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  • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a serious, progressive lung disease with a high mortality rate, and the study investigates kaempferol (KMP) as a potential treatment due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
  • The research showed that KMP improved weight and reduced lung inflammation and collagen buildup in IPF mice, suggesting its therapeutic effects through the PPARG/TNC signaling pathway.
  • Findings indicate that KMP enhances PPARG expression while decreasing TNC levels, thereby inhibiting the extracellular matrix interaction and providing insights for future IPF treatment strategies.
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Liu-Shen-Wan inhibits PI3K/Akt and TRPV1 signaling alleviating bone cancer pain in rats.

Cancer Biol Ther

December 2024

Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, the Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.

Patients with advanced-stage cancers often suffer from severe pain caused by bone metastasis and destruction, for which effective treatment options are limited. Liu-Shen-Wan (LSW) is a widely recognized herbal formula utilized for pain relief. This study aims to elucidate the effects of LSW on bone cancer pain (BCP).

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  • Electroacupuncture (EA) is effective and safe for knee osteoarthritis (KOA), but the best current intensity for pain relief hasn't been clear, prompting a comparison of high vs. low-intensity EA.
  • The meta-analysis included three randomized controlled trials with 472 participants and found that high-intensity EA significantly reduces pain compared to low-intensity EA, though both had similar functional improvement scores (WOMAC).
  • High-intensity EA also had a greater positive effect on emotional well-being than low-intensity EA, suggesting it may be the better choice for patients with KOA.
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  • The study aims to improve the objectivity of taste evaluation for rhizome (CR) by linking its taste properties to alkaloid content, moving away from traditional subjective assessments.
  • Researchers used advanced techniques like UHPLC-QQQ-MS/MS and an electronic tongue to analyze ten alkaloids and eight tastes, identifying key compounds like jatrorrhizine and berberrubine that influence taste perceptions.
  • Findings highlight that bitterness correlates with specific alkaloids, suggesting that aftertaste and astringency are potential indicators for evaluating the quality of CR.
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OAS1 induces endothelial dysfunction and promotes monocyte adhesion through the NFκB pathway in atherosclerosis.

Arch Biochem Biophys

January 2025

The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, China; Department of Laboratory Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, China; State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, China. Electronic address:

Cardiovascular disease is characterized by chronic inflammation and atherosclerosis (AS) is the pathological basis. Mitigating endothelial dysfunction and mononuclear cell adhesion is a crucial approach in impeding the initial advancement of AS. As an inflammation-immune regulation-related protein, 2'-5'-oligoadenylate synthetase 1 (OAS1) plays a critical role in inflammation, but its impact on endothelial dysfunction and mononuclear cell adhesion is not well understood.

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Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells mitigate A1 astrocyte neuroinflammation induced by 1,2-dichloroethane via ERBB pathway inhibition.

Ecotoxicol Environ Saf

December 2024

NMPA Key Laboratory for Safety Evaluation of Cosmetics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China; Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China. Electronic address:

1,2-Dichloroethane (1,2-DCE), a prevalent industrial and environmental contaminant, induces toxic encephalopathy through inhalation, leading to neurotoxic effects and inflammation-driven brain edema. Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (HUCMSCs) secrete bioactive factors, including miRNAs, proteins, and lipids via exosomes, exhibiting anti-inflammatory and immune-regulatory properties. However, their potential in treating 1,2-DCE-induced neuroinflammation and the underlying mechanisms remain unclear.

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Objective: The objective of the current study was to investigate the correlation between polymorphisms in extracellular matrix-degrading enzymes and the risk of intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) diseases.

Methods: The databases PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Database were systematically queried from the inception until March 2023 to ascertain studies that meet the eligibility criteria. Utilizing a standardized data collection form to extract data from individual studies.

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Background: Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, primarily driven by insulin resistance (IR). Although the herbal compound Chaihu Shugan powder (CSP) has demonstrated the potential to improve IR in animal models of MS, its mechanism of action remains incompletely understood. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the biological pathways through which CSP exerts its therapeutic effects on IR in MS using both and methods.

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  • Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a major neurodegenerative disorder with no effective treatment, leading researchers to explore new factors like brain energy metabolism (EM) instead of just targeting beta-amyloid (Aβ).
  • The study investigated the effects of a Traditional Chinese medicine, danggui-shaoyao-san (DSS), on AD in APP/PS1 mice, demonstrating that DSS improved cognitive function and reduced neuronal damage by affecting EM.
  • Results indicated that DSS acts by regulating the GSK3β/PGC1α pathway, enhancing brain glucose uptake and decreasing mitochondrial dysfunction, thus offering a potential therapeutic approach for AD through energy metabolism regulation.
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EphrinB2-mediated CDK5/ISL1 pathway enhances cardiac lymphangiogenesis and alleviates ischemic injury by resolving post-MI inflammation.

Signal Transduct Target Ther

November 2024

Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital and Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.

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  • EphrinB2 is crucial for promoting the formation of blood and lymph vessels during embryo development and plays a significant role in cardiac lymphangiogenesis after a heart attack (myocardial infarction, MI).
  • The study found that EphrinB2 helps prevent heart remodeling and dysfunction post-MI by activating pathways involved in lymphangiogenesis, with its absence leading to worsening heart conditions.
  • Mechanistically, EphrinB2 enhances the proliferation and migration of lymphatic endothelial cells, boosts the activity of a specific transcription factor (ISL1), and its effects are diminished when the VEGFR3 pathway is inhibited, highlighting its importance in cardiac recovery after MI.
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Huang-Lian-Jie-Du decoction alleviates cognitive impairment in high-fat diet-induced obese mice via Trem2/Dap12/Syk pathway.

Phytomedicine

December 2024

State Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China; Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510000, China; Department of Neurology, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510000, China. Electronic address:

Background: Cognitive impairment induced by a high-fat diet (HFD) is common, but its mechanism is largely unknown. Huang-Lian-Jie-Du (HLJD) decoction is a classical and powerful prescription in China. It consists of four medicinal plants and is widely used in traditional Chinese medicines (TCM).

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: Despite considerable literature supporting the benefit of dietary interventions in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and overweight/obesity, which diet works best is currently unknown. We conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA) to evaluate the comparative effectiveness of different dietary approaches in overweight or obese adults with T2DM. : We searched EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) and PubMed up till July 2023 for controlled studies using different dietary approaches.

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Background: Obesity often coincides with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), yet a significant portion of NAFLD patients exhibit normal body mass index (BMI) but have abdominal obesity. Recognizing this discrepancy, we aimed to delve deeper into this phenomenon through observational studies coupled with two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis, with waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) serving as the indicator for abdominal obesity. Our objective was to ascertain whether WHR correlates with an increased risk of NAFLD development.

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Objective: To develop a risk model based on LncRNAs associated with disulfidptosis to forecast the prognosis and assess immune infiltration of Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD).

Methods: This study employed a bioinformatics approach. The study was conducted from March 29, 2023 and concluded on July 1, 2023 at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.

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Hydroxysafflor yellow A (HSYA), an active ingredient extracted from Carthami flos, shows potential for treating ischemic stroke. This phase 1 study assessed the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetic (PK) properties of HSYA in healthy Chinese volunteers who received intravenous infusions of pure HSYA powder. The study comprised 2 parts.

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The perioperative frailty index derived from the Chinese hospital information system: a validation study.

BMC Geriatr

November 2024

State Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome/Department of Nursing, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine/Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Dade Road 111,Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, China.

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  • A study was conducted to validate the Perioperative Frailty Index (FI-32) for elderly patients undergoing surgery in China, focusing on how preoperative frailty affects postoperative outcomes and complications compared to other tools like the FRAIL scale and modified Frailty Index (mFI-11).
  • The research involved 335 patients aged 60 and older, assessing their frailty levels and tracking outcomes such as readmission and mortality within 30 and 90 days post-surgery.
  • Results showed a frailty prevalence of 16.4% using FI-32, and after controlling for various factors, the study aimed to understand the relationship between frailty and complications in this patient population.
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  • Salmonella is a major foodborne pathogen linked to gastrointestinal diseases, but has not commonly been reported to cause urinary tract infections, particularly with Salmonella Typhimurium.
  • A 49-year-old woman with upper ureteral stricture underwent robotic ureteroplasty, later developing a urinary infection with Salmonella typhi and E. coli, treated successfully with antibiotics.
  • The case indicates that urinary tract infections may not significantly impact the survival of grafts used in surgery, suggesting effective antimicrobial therapy can keep grafts viable during recovery.
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Traditional Chinese medicine FYTF-919 (Zhongfeng Xingnao oral prescription) for the treatment of acute intracerebral haemorrhage: a multicentre, randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, clinical trial.

Lancet

November 2024

Institute of Science and Technology for Brain-Inspired Intelligence, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; The George Institute for Global Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Key Laboratory of Computational Neuroscience and Brain-Inspired Intelligence (Fudan University), Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China. Electronic address:

Background: There are few proven treatments for acute spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage, and they all target reducing expansion of the haematoma. The traditional Chinese medicine FYTF-919 (Zhongfeng Xingnao) in an oral solution is comprised of several Chinese herbs that are widely used to treat patients with intracerebral haemorrhage in China on the understanding that they enhance resorption of the haematoma and reduce neuroinflammation. We aimed to provide a reliable assessment of the safety and efficacy of FYTF-919 in patients with moderate to severe acute intracerebral haemorrhage.

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DanShen Decoction targets miR-93-5p to provide protection against MI/RI by regulating the TXNIP/NLRP3/Caspase-1 signaling pathway.

Phytomedicine

December 2024

Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, PR China; College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, PR China. Electronic address:

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  • Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) exosomes have shown promise in treating heart injuries caused by ischemia/reperfusion, and this study investigates how Danshen decoction (DSD) enhances their therapeutic effects on such injuries in both lab settings and animal models.
  • * Researchers identified specific microRNAs (miRNAs) that were influenced by DSD and impacted the TXNIP signaling pathway, assessing the effectiveness of different treatments involving BMSCs-exosomes in rat models of myocardial injury.
  • * Results indicated that DSD pretreatment significantly increased the expression of certain miRNAs, particularly miR-93-5p, which in turn improved heart function and reduced cellular injury and inflammation associated with oxidative stress and apoptosis.*
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Diagnostic value of circulating IL-6 in adult sepsis: a meta-analysis.

Minerva Anestesiol

November 2024

Respiratory Department, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China -

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  • Recent research has shown inconsistent results on the effectiveness of measuring circulating IL-6 levels for diagnosing adult sepsis, prompting this meta-analysis to evaluate its accuracy.
  • The analysis included 31 studies and found that circulating IL-6 has a sensitivity of 74% and specificity of 73%, along with a diagnostic odds ratio of 7.71, indicating moderate diagnostic performance.
  • The results suggest that while IL-6 is a useful biomarker for diagnosing adult sepsis, its sensitivity and specificity are moderate, meaning it can aid in diagnosis but should not be used alone.
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To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of the Guanxinshutong capsule (GXST) combined with Western medicine (WM) in treating stable angina pectoris (SAP). Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the efficacy of GXST combined with WM for the treatment of patients with SAP were searched across several databases, including the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, the Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), the Chinese Science and Technology Journal Database (VIP), and Wan Fang, from inception until 30 April 2024. Two independent reviewers rigorously performed study selection, data extraction, and quality assessment.

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Amino acids are an essential source of human protein, and their content and composition are the main factors determining food protein utilization rate. Determining amino acids is essential in the component analysis of food. Therefore, a groundbreaking technique was developed utilizing ultra-high performance liquid chromatography interfaced with a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer (UHPLC-QQQ-MS/MS) for concurrently quantifying 18 amino acids across various types of meat.

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Objective: To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine(TCM-WM) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD).

Materials And Methods: An independent search of electronic databases (PubMed, Excerpta Medica Database, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, OVID Medline, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, WanFang Data, VIP Data databases, and China Biology Medicine disc) from inception to June 25, 2024 was performed to identify studies treating RA-ILD that used combined Chinese and Western medicine treatment compared to Western medicine. Two researchers independently audited each article, and the quality was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Assessment Tool 2 and the modified Jadad.

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