51
|
Chen T, Li D, Feng C, Zhang Z, Zhu D, Li D, Zhao X. Huaier increases the antitumor effect of gemcitabine on pancreatic cancer in vitro and in vivo. Transl Cancer Res 2021; 10:1368-1377. [PMID: 35116462 PMCID: PMC8799115 DOI: 10.21037/tcr-20-2627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Pancreatic cancer has a high degree of malignancy and poor prognosis. As the first-line chemotherapy drug for pancreatic cancer, gemcitabine is widely used but is limited in its efficacy due to the development of chemoresistance. Huaier is a traditional Chinese medicine with anticancer effects. This present study explored the antitumor effect of gemcitabine combined with Huaier on pancreatic cancer in vitro and in vivo. METHODS After treatment with gemcitabine combined with Huaier in PaTu8988 pancreatic cancer cells, including 3-(4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyl-2-H-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay, wound healing, and Transwell invasion in vitro assays were performed to investigate the proliferation, migration and invasion of cells, respectively. The apoptotic rate of cells was detected by propidium iodide-annexin V staining and flow cytometry. In vivo PaTu8988 pancreatic cancer xenograft and tail vein injection into lung metastasis nude mice models were used to determine the tumor growth and lung metastasis efficiency. RESULTS Huaier could not only inhibit the proliferation, migration, and invasion of cancer cells, but could also induce the apoptosis of pancreatic cancer in vitro and suppress tumor growth and lung metastasis in vivo. It further significantly increased the tumor suppressing effects of gemcitabine, and combined use of the two drugs exhibited a synergistic effect. CONCLUSIONS Our present study concluded that Huaier was capable of enhancing the antitumor effect of gemcitabine in pancreatic cancer in vitro and in vivo. Therefore, Huaier may be a potential drug to increase the therapy sensitivity of gemcitabine and improve the prognosis of pancreatic cancer patients.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tao Chen
- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
| | - Dongbao Li
- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Gastrointestinal Tumor Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Clinical Immunology, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
| | - Chao Feng
- Soochow University Institutes for Translational Medicine, Suzhou, China
| | - Zixiang Zhang
- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
| | - Dongming Zhu
- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
| | - Dechun Li
- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
| | - Xin Zhao
- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Gastrointestinal Tumor Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Clinical Immunology, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
| |
Collapse
|
52
|
Hu J, Zhang HN, Feng S, Ha YX, Wei CY, Wang XJ, Zhang R, Li B. Randomized controlled trials of Chinese herbal medicine published in English from 2010 to 2019: a bibliometrics study. Ann Palliat Med 2021; 10:12945-12954. [PMID: 33615810 DOI: 10.21037/apm-20-1033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND As the use of Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) in the international market increases, the number of clinical studies including randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of CHM which published in international journals has also increased. Using bibliometrics, we systematically and comprehensively analyzed the research status of CHM RCTs published in English during the period of 2010 to 2019. METHODS Electronic searches in MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases were undertaken. CHM RCTs published in English between January 2010 and December 2019 were included. We randomly selected 20% from the eligible articles. Descriptive statistical analysis was carried out by extracting information on general information, characteristics of the study participants, interventions, outcomes, and risk of bias assessment of included RCTs. RESULTS Two hundred and twenty-seven CHM RCTs published in English were included in our study. Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine was the journal which published most of the relevant papers (22.0%). A total of 45,774 participants were included, sample size ranged from 12 to 3,143 (median: 115). The most common disease was the circulatory diseases (n=36, 15.9%). Decoction was the most common dosage form (28.2%), and "CHM vs. placebo" was the most common type of control (36.1%). The median of the total number of outcomes was 4 (range: 1-14), 92 (40.5%) did not clearly specify any primary outcome, 56 (24.7%) did not report any adverse event, 41 (18.1%) and 68 (30.0%) reported traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)- specific outcomes and quality of life, respectively. Eighty-five (37.4%) did not report sufficient information about the random sequence generation process, 100 (44.1%) used the adequate allocation concealment, 92 (40.5%) blinded participants and key study personnel, and 24 (10.6%) blinded outcome assessors. CONCLUSIONS Our results provided insight into the research status regarding CHM RCTs published in English during the past decade, this study may be helpful in understanding research trends in this field.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jing Hu
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
| | - Hui-Na Zhang
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
| | - Shuo Feng
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
| | - Yan-Xiang Ha
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
| | - Chong-Yang Wei
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
| | - Xue-Jiao Wang
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
| | - Rui Zhang
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
| | - Bo Li
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
| |
Collapse
|
53
|
Wang Y, Xu J, Yang J, Zhang L, Pan Y, Dou L, Zhou P, Xu Y, Li C, He Y, Zhou H, Yu L, Chen J, Huang S, Fu W, Wan H. Effects of Guanxinshutong Capsules as Complementary Treatment in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. Front Pharmacol 2021; 11:571106. [PMID: 33519434 PMCID: PMC7840487 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.571106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a common cardiovascular disease with high mortality and a poor prognosis, which places heavy burdens upon society and families. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been used extensively as complementary treatment for CHF. Guanxinshutong (GXST) capsules are used commonly for the treatment of coronary heart disease (CHD). Experimental research and small-sample clinical trials have shown that GXST can attenuate CHF. However, the effects of GXST as complementary medicine in CHF treatment lack high-quality clinical evidence. We have designed a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial that explores the efficacy and safety of using GXST compared with placebo for patients with CHF with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). A total of 480 participants will be assigned randomly to the GXST group or placebo group at a 2:1 ratio. GXST and placebo will be added to standard treatment for 12 weeks, and then followed up for another 40 weeks. The primary outcome is the improvement value of 6-min walk distance, and the secondary outcomes include plasma levels of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide, New York Heart Association classification, Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire scores, echocardiographic parameters, and clinical endpoint events. Adverse events will be monitored throughout the trial. Data will be analyzed following a predefined statistical analysis plan. This study will show the effects of the specific use of GXST in CHF patients with reduced LVEF. The Research Ethics Committee of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University has approved this study (2019-Y-003-02). Written informed consent of patients will be required. This trial is registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR1900023877). Our results will be disseminated to the public through peer-reviewed journals, academic conferences, and the Internet.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yu Wang
- Institute of Cardio-cerebrovascular Disease, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
| | - Jiaping Xu
- Institute of Cardio-cerebrovascular Disease, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
| | - Jiehong Yang
- School of Basic Medicine and Public Health, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
| | - Ling Zhang
- Institute of Cardio-cerebrovascular Disease, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
| | - Yuanjiang Pan
- Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
| | - Liping Dou
- Department of Cardiology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
| | - Peng Zhou
- Institute of Brain and Heart CO Treatment, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
| | - Yizhou Xu
- Department of Cardiology, Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Hangzhou, China
| | - Chang Li
- Institute of Cardio-cerebrovascular Disease, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
| | - Yu He
- School of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
| | - Huifen Zhou
- Institute of Cardio-cerebrovascular Disease, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
| | - Li Yu
- Institute of Cardio-cerebrovascular Disease, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
| | - Jingwen Chen
- Department of Cardiology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
| | - Shuwei Huang
- Department of Cardiology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
| | - Wei Fu
- Department of Cardiac-Cerebral Diseases, Yinchuan Cardiac-Cerebral Treatment Internet Hospital, Yinchuan, China
| | - Haitong Wan
- Institute of Cardio-cerebrovascular Disease, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
| |
Collapse
|
54
|
Hou WG, Pan HT, Wang RP, Feng CC, Pei LJ, Li J, Zhou J, Wang K. "Fan-zhen Jie-ci" acupuncture therapy for treatment of discogenic sciatica: protocol for a single-blind, randomized controlled clinical trial. Ann Palliat Med 2020; 10:733-741. [PMID: 33302644 DOI: 10.21037/apm-20-1418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 11/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Curative medical treatment for patients with discogenic sciatica is limited. Acupuncture is an important non-pharmacological therapy reported to have positive therapeutic effects on discogenic sciatica. According to traditional Chinese acupuncture theory, discogenic sciatica is a channel tendon disease which can be treated by a special "Fan-zhen Jie-ci (FZJC)" method. Our recent preliminary clinical evidence indicated that the FZJC method had a positive treatment effect on the disease. This study will further evaluate the efficacy and safety of FZJC on patients with discogenic sciatica. METHODS A single-blind randomized controlled clinical trial will be conducted, assigning 76 participants with discogenic sciatica to a randomly assigned FZJC group or a control group. Acupuncture treatment combined with the FZJC method will be applied in the FZJC group while routine acupuncture treatment only will be applied in the control group. Treatments will be administered three times a week for a total of 3 consecutive weeks. The primary outcome of this trial is change in the visual analogue scale of leg pain (VAS-LP), and the secondary outcomes are changes in the visual analogue scale of back pain (VAS-BP), the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI), the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), and serum concentrations of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and high sensitivity C reactive protein (hsCRP). DISCUSSION The results of this study will provide insight into the efficacy and safety of FZJC acupuncture as a treatment for discogenic sciatica. TRIAL REGISTRAION The trial has been registered at the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR1900026272) and the Acupuncture-Moxibustion Clinical Trial Registry (AMCTR-IOR-19000275).
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wen-Guang Hou
- Department of Acupuncture-moxibustion, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Hao-Tian Pan
- Acupuncture Anesthesia Clinical Research Institute, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Rui-Ping Wang
- Office of National Clinical Research Base of TCM, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Chen-Chen Feng
- Acupuncture Anesthesia Clinical Research Institute, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Li-Juan Pei
- Acupuncture Anesthesia Clinical Research Institute, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Jing Li
- Department of Acupuncture-moxibustion, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Jia Zhou
- Acupuncture Anesthesia Clinical Research Institute, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
| | - Ke Wang
- Acupuncture Anesthesia Clinical Research Institute, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
| |
Collapse
|
55
|
Al-Romaima A, Liao Y, Feng J, Qin X, Qin G. Advances in the treatment of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) with Western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine: a narrative review. J Thorac Dis 2020; 12:6054-6069. [PMID: 33209439 PMCID: PMC7656369 DOI: 10.21037/jtd-20-1810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
Abstract
In December 2019, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was discovered. Since its emergence, COVID-19 has been outbreaking rapidly worldwide, where the virus has so far caused the death of hundreds of thousands and infected more than a million, what has been called a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). According to the WHO-Coronavirus disease 2019 Situation Report-142, by June 10, 2020, there are 7,145,539 confirmed cases and 408,025 deaths. There is an urgent need to develop a suitable specific medicine against this novel coronavirus; therefore, scientists and researchers around the world are making great efforts endeavoring to discover an efficient specific medication for COVID-19 treatment. Given the similarity of the novel coronavirus with previous epidemic viruses, namely, the acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), previously tested drugs could potentially work against the novel coronavirus. In this narrative review, we aim to summarize and discuss the effectiveness of current Western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine options for COVID-19 treatment based on the overview of the scientific literature. Some Western medicines including remdesivir, chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, favipiravir, lopinavir/ritonavir, and arbidol, as well as some traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) such as Qingfei Paidu decoction, Yupingfeng, Lianhua Qingwen, and TCM injections have revealed a relative activity against SARS-CoV-2 in vitro, in observational studies, and in clinical trials. However, further extensive studies and clinical trials including double-blind and randomized clinical trials, with a higher number of patients, are necessary to confirm the activity of these medicines. There are several ongoing trials conducted on the drugs of COVID-19, and the results are urgently needed to make a suitable treatment recommendation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Yinan Liao
- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
| | - Jie Feng
- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
| | - Xihui Qin
- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
| | - Guiming Qin
- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
| |
Collapse
|
56
|
Zhao G, Guo Y, Chen W, Li B, Chen T, Lu Y, Yan Y, Wang Y, Liu Q. Protocol for developing clinical practice guidelines on traditional Chinese medicine therapy for influenza. Ann Palliat Med 2020; 10:13024-13029. [PMID: 33081483 DOI: 10.21037/apm-20-862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Influenza is the most prevalent acute respiratory infection worldwide. There are many different traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) therapies, which could reduce the duration of fever during influenza. However, there are no clinical practice guidelines (CPG) involving TCM therapies for influenza. Therefore, the present study aimed to establish a protocol for the development of CPG on TCM therapy for influenza. METHODS The CPG will be developed according to the Institute of Medicine, the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation Ⅱ, and the World Health Organization (WHO) guideline handbook, and will provide recommendations based on systematic reviews. We have established a guideline working group (including a guideline steering group, a guideline development group, a guideline secretary group, and a system evaluation group), and will formulate clinical questions based on the population, intervention, comparison, and outcomes format. The recommendations will be formed via evidence search, syntheses, and the nominal group technique method. We will also consider patients' values or preferences, peer review results, and declarations of interest in the CPG. The CPG is registered on the International Practice Guidelines Registry Platform (registration no. IPGRP-2019CN044). RESULTS The protocol will provide a roadmap to develop an evidence-based CPG for influenza treated by TCM systematically. These guidelines would be the first CPG on TCM therapy for influenza, based on the WHO Handbook for Guideline Development, and will provide the necessary evidence for treating influenza using TCM.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Guozhen Zhao
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China; Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
| | - Yuhong Guo
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
| | - Wei Chen
- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
| | - Bo Li
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
| | - Tengfei Chen
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
| | - Youran Lu
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
| | - Yumeng Yan
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China; Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
| | - Yafan Wang
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
| | - Qingquan Liu
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
| |
Collapse
|
57
|
Ji W, Jiang T, Sun Z, Teng F, Ma C, Huang S, Yan S. The Enhanced Pharmacological Effects of Modified Traditional Chinese Medicine in Attenuation of Atherosclerosis Is Driven by Modulation of Gut Microbiota. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:546589. [PMID: 33178012 PMCID: PMC7593568 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.546589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Accumulating evidence indicated that gut microbiota-targeted therapy is a promising strategy to treat Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been used in CVD treatments for over 2,000 years which is believed to result from the modulation of gut microbiota, yet the underlying mechanism remains elusive. According to the theoretical system of TCM, we developed an innovative formula of TCM named "TongMai ZhuYu (TMZY)" on top of one classic Chinese herbal formula ["XueFu ZhuYu (XFZY)"], which can more effectively alleviate CVD in the clinical practice. Here, we first systematically assessed the pharmacological effects of TMZY, XFZY, and atorvastatin on atherosclerosis (AS) induced by high-fat diet (HFD) in rats. TMZY typically outperformed others in alleviating AS rats by characterization of pathological morphology, immunohistochemistry, inflammatory cytokines. Remarkably, combining this modified TCM formula (TMZY) with atorvastatin can further help the alleviation of AS in rats by suppressing immune and inflammatory responses. Furthermore, to test whether TMZY alleviated AS symptoms by altering gut microbial compositions (dysbiosis), we employed 16S amplicon sequencing to investigate gut microbiota changes in the AS mice induced by high choline diet (HCD) using both TMZY and XFZY under antibiotic-treated and untreated conditions. TCM formulas induced consistent and remarkable changes in the phenotypes and microbiota in the HCD mice. TMZY modulated more changes in the gut microbiota to improve diseased phenotypes than XFZY. Notably, the TMZY-intervention effect on CVD in mice attenuated after the suppression of gut microbial activity by antibiotics. Collectively, we demonstrated that TCM herbals could effectively modulate the gut microbiota as a mechanism for altering the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disorders in mice/rats.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wenyan Ji
- School of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Department of Cardiology, Qingdao Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Qingdao Hiser Medical Group), Qingdao, China
| | - Ting Jiang
- Department of Cardiology, Qingdao Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Qingdao Hiser Medical Group), Qingdao, China
| | - Zheng Sun
- Single-Cell Center and Shandong Key Laboratory of Energy Genetics, Qingdao Institute of BioEnergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China
| | - Fei Teng
- Single-Cell Center and Shandong Key Laboratory of Energy Genetics, Qingdao Institute of BioEnergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China
| | - Chenchen Ma
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, China
| | - Shi Huang
- Single-Cell Center and Shandong Key Laboratory of Energy Genetics, Qingdao Institute of BioEnergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China
| | - Suhua Yan
- Department of Cardiology, Qianfoshan Hospital of Shandong Province, School of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
| |
Collapse
|
58
|
Li G, Zefr C, Yang B, He C, Hafner F, Pang H. Herbal therapy treatment in thromboangiitis obliterans: a retrospective clinical study. Ann Palliat Med 2020; 9:1696-1707. [PMID: 32692190 DOI: 10.21037/apm-19-578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2019] [Accepted: 05/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Critical limb ischemia in patients with thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO, Buerger's disease) is associated with refractory rest pain, gangrene, and increased rates of amputation. Tuoju lotion was prepared by the Pharmacy Department of Dongfang Hospital. The focus of the study is to elicit the efficacy of the addition of Herbal therapy treatment to conventional treatment in TAO patients with severe extremity pain and to assess any statistically significant benefits in patient's pain control at rest. We fund that the addition of herbal therapy treatment can augment conventional treatments in TAO patients by improving or eliminating intermittent claudication symptoms, prolonging claudication distance, and reducing total blood viscosity. At the same time, Tuoju lotion can improve microcirculation status in the short term. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of topical Herbal therapy treatment on patient outcomes in patients with TAO. METHODS Seventy patients with TAO treated between January 2009 and July 2019 were included in a retrospective analysis of a single university hospital vascular center. Forty patients received topical herbal treatment in addition to conventional therapy and were compared to a control group who received standard treatment alone (n=30). RESULTS Patients in both, the experimental and control group, were matched according to age and gender. There was no significant difference in course of disease and past medical history between the two groups. The mean ankle brachial index (ABI), toe pressure, and blood viscosity were also similar in both groups. Rest pain score (baseline VAS 4.76±2.87, post-treatment 3.32±1.29) and walking distance (baseline 169.7±23.6 m, post-treatment 284.5±32.3 m) significantly improved in the herbal treatment group. ABI values improved and total blood viscosity decreased in both groups with no significant difference between the herbal and conservative treatment arms. However, the arterial blood pressure ratio in the lower extremity stage showed no difference between the superficial femoral artery and the popliteal artery. CONCLUSIONS The addition of Herbal therapy treatment to conventional treatment in TAO patients with severe extremity pain was associated with a reduction of rest pain and intermittent claudication.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Guangzong Li
- Department of Vascular Surgery (4th Surgical Department), Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
| | - Chao Zefr
- Radiologic Science (B.S.) University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM, Mexico
| | - Baozhong Yang
- Department of Vascular Surgery (4th Surgical Department), Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
| | - Changshun He
- Department of Vascular Surgery, People's Hospital, Beijing, China
| | - Franz Hafner
- Division of Angiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
| | - He Pang
- Department of Vascular Surgery (4th Surgical Department), Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
| |
Collapse
|
59
|
Liang K, Huang X, Chen H, Qiu L, Zhuang Y, Zou C, Bai Y, Huang Y. Tongue diagnosis and treatment in traditional Chinese medicine for severe COVID-19: a case report. Ann Palliat Med 2020; 9:2400-2407. [PMID: 32692238 DOI: 10.21037/apm-20-1330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
As one of the most urgent public health events, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has attracted worldwide attention. This case highlighted the importance of close coordination between Chinese medicine and western medicine in the diagnosis and treatment, as well as the need for rapid dissemination of clinical information related to patient care with this emerging infection. We reported a COVID-19 case confirmed in China and described the identification, diagnosis, clinical course, and management of the case. The patient had initial mild symptoms at presentation; it progressed to severe pneumonia on the 10th day of onset. This cured case supplied a time series analysis of tongue characteristics found in severe COVID-19. Chinese medicine formulae were tweaked by tongue characteristics, which include tongue color, fur thickness, and fur color. Tongue images were obtained every two days, and the changes were firmly related to the progression of COVID-19. These tongue characteristics could be used as effective, non-intrusive indices for the distinct stages of COVID-19 stages. Our study was the first time tongue diagnosis was applied in time series analysis of the progression of COVID-19 disease. We found that tongue color, fur thickness, and fur color were closely related to the progression of COVID-19 by analyzing various tongue images obtained regularly. Based on this success, we will further apply tongue diagnosis to tongue characteristics of COVID-19 patients to help limit the risk of COVID-19.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Keji Liang
- Department of Chinese Medicine, Maoming City people's Hospital, Maoming, China
| | - Xiaodan Huang
- Major in Nephrology, Second Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; Department of Nephrology, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
| | - Hua Chen
- Department of Oncology, Maoming City People's Hospital, Maoming, China
| | - Liling Qiu
- Department of Endocrine, Zhongshan City People's Hospital (Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Sun Yat-sen University), Zhongshan, China
| | - Yanshan Zhuang
- Teaching and Research Office of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Maoming Academy of Health, Maoming, China
| | - Chuan Zou
- Major in Nephrology, Second Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; Department of Nephrology, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
| | - Yunpeng Bai
- Center of Scientific Research, Maoming People's Hospital, Maoming, China
| | - Yisheng Huang
- Department of Oncology, Maoming City People's Hospital, Maoming, China.
| |
Collapse
|
60
|
Wang Q. Key to Treating COVID-19: Removing Phlegm from Small Airways. Chin Med Cult 2020; 3:164-168. [PMID: 37641679 PMCID: PMC9009858 DOI: 10.4103/cmac.cmac_27_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Revised: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 08/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
Abstract
According to autopsy reports, patients who died from COVID-19 had a lot of mucus in the lung that obstructed the airways, reduced the effect of mechanical ventilation, and even led to pulmonary failure. Traditional Chinese medicine literature mentions that "Inability to remove phlegm impairs the lung, which leads to death." Hence one of the most urgent problems to be solved is to remove phlegm from the small airways. This article elaborates ten methods to remove phlegm for clinical reference.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Qingqi Wang
- Neijing Teaching and Research Office, School of Basic Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
| |
Collapse
|
61
|
Huang ST, Lai HC, Lin YC, Huang WT, Hung HH, Ou SC, Lin HJ, Hung MC. Principles and treatment strategies for the use of Chinese herbal medicine in patients at different stages of coronavirus infection. Am J Cancer Res 2020; 10:2010-2031. [PMID: 32774998 PMCID: PMC7407358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 06/30/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023] Open
Abstract
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a novel, human-infecting β-coronavirus enveloped, positive-sense single-stranded RNA viruses, similar to the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) infection that emerged in November 2002. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the epidemic disease concepts of "febrile epidemics" (wenyi) or "warm diseases" (wenbing) are based on geographic and cultural aspects, and Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) played an important role in the treatment of epidemic diseases. CHM was widely used to treat patients suffered with SARS almost two decades ago during outbreak of SARS, with proven safety and potential benefits. TCM has also been widely used to treat cancer patients for a long history and much of them associate with immunomodulatory activity and are used to treat coronavirus-related diseases. We propose the use of CHM treatment principles for clinical practice, based on four main stages of COVID-19 infection: early, intermediate, severe, and convalescence. We suggest corresponding decoctions that exhibit antiviral activity and anti-inflammatory effects in the early stage of infection; preventing the disease from progressing from an intermediate to severe stage of infection; restoring normal lung function and improving consciousness in the severe stage; and ameliorating pulmonary and vascular injury in the convalescent stage. We summarize the pharmaceutical mechanisms of CHM for treating coronavirus via antiviral, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sheng-Teng Huang
- School of Chinese Medicine, China Medical UniversityTaichung, Taiwan
- Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University HospitalTaichung, Taiwan
- Research Cancer Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Department of Medical Research, China Medical University HospitalTaichung, Taiwan
- An-Nan Hospital, China Medical UniversityTainan, Taiwan
| | - Hsiang-Chun Lai
- Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University HospitalTaichung, Taiwan
| | - Yu-Chun Lin
- Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University HospitalTaichung, Taiwan
| | - Wei-Te Huang
- Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University HospitalTaichung, Taiwan
| | - Hao-Hsiu Hung
- Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University HospitalTaichung, Taiwan
| | - Shi-Chen Ou
- Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University HospitalTaichung, Taiwan
| | - Hung-Jen Lin
- School of Chinese Medicine, China Medical UniversityTaichung, Taiwan
- Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University HospitalTaichung, Taiwan
| | - Mien-Chie Hung
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Research Center for Cancer Biology and Center for Molecular Medicine, China Medical UniversityTaichung, Taiwan
| |
Collapse
|
62
|
Yang M, So KF, Lo ACY, Lam WC. The Effect of Lycium barbarum Polysaccharides on Pyroptosis-Associated Amyloid β 1-40 Oligomers-Induced Adult Retinal Pigment Epithelium 19 Cell Damage. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E4658. [PMID: 32629957 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21134658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Revised: 06/19/2020] [Accepted: 06/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a sight-threatening disease with limited treatment options. We investigated whether amyloid β1-40 (Aβ1-40) could cause pyroptosis and evaluated the effects of Lycium barbarum polysaccharides (LBP) on Aβ1-40 oligomers-induced retinal pigment epithelium 19 (ARPE-19) damage, which is an in vitro AMD model. Aβ1-40 oligomers verified by Western blot were added to ARPE-19 cells with or without 24 h LBP treatment. Aβ1-40 oligomers significantly decreased ARPE-19 cell viability with obvious morphological changes under light microscopy. SEM revealed swollen cells with a bubbling appearance and ruptured cell membrane, which are morphological characteristics of pyroptosis. ELISA results showed increased expression of IL-1β and IL-18, which are the final products of pyroptosis. LBP administration for 24 h had no toxic effects on ARPE-19 cells and improved cell viability and morphology while disrupting Aβ1-40 oligomerization in a dose-dependent manner. Furthermore, Aβ1-40 oligomers up-regulated the cellular immunoreactivity of pyroptosis markers including NOD-like receptors protein 3 (NLRP3), caspase-1, and membrane N-terminal cleavage product of GSDMD (GSDMD-N), which could be reversed by LBP treatment. Taken together, this study showed that LBP effectively protects the Aβ1-40 oligomers-induced pyroptotic ARPE-19 cell damages by its anti-Aβ1-40 oligomerization properties and its anti-pyroptotic effects.
Collapse
|
63
|
Xu Y, Wang XS, Chen Y, Shi Q, Chen TH, Li P. A Phase II Randomized Controlled Trial of Renshen Yangrong Tang Herbal Extract Granules for Fatigue Reduction in Cancer Survivors. J Pain Symptom Manage 2020; 59:966-973. [PMID: 31668965 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2019.10.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2019] [Revised: 10/11/2019] [Accepted: 10/16/2019] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
Abstract
CONTEXT Based on the traditional Chinese medicine theory, Renshen Yangrong Tang (RSYRT), which is a mixture of 12 herbs, was commonly used as a pharmacological option in China for fatigue management by correcting Qi deficiency. OBJECTIVES This randomized controlled Phase II trial investigated the efficacy of RSYRT for reducing cancer-related fatigue. METHODS Cancer survivors with moderate or severe fatigue (rated ≥4 on a 0-10 scale) for more than two months were randomized to take herbal extract granules of RSYRT or a low dose of a single herb (huangqi) twice a day for six weeks. Patient-reported fatigue was measured using the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory. Efficacy of RSYRT was evaluated using mixed model to test the differences over time among groups. We also conducted responder analyses and examined time to effect of symptom reduction. RESULTS None of the 83 evaluable patients (control group 42; intervention group 41) had discomfort or Grade 3 or 4 toxicity. We observed a significantly greater MD Anderson Symptom Inventory-fatigue score reduction in the intervention group than that in the control group (time-by-group interaction: estimate = -0.61 [0.10]; P < 0.0001). More patients in the intervention group had a two-point reduction on fatigue than that of the control group (90.2% vs. 52.4%). By Week 4, between-group differences of fatigue reduction on mean severity reached large effect size (intervention group vs. control group: -2.66 vs. -1.36; Cohen's d = 1.0; P < 0.0001). CONCLUSION Compared with control therapy, RSYRT therapy elicits a statistical and clinical improvement of fatigue severity and functioning. The effectiveness of RSYRT in managing cancer-related fatigue warrants further study in the real world.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yichen Xu
- Department of Integration of Chinese and Western Medicine, Key Lab of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institution, Beijing, China
| | - Xin Shelley Wang
- Department of Symptom Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
| | - Yanzhi Chen
- Department of Integration of Chinese and Western Medicine, Key Lab of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institution, Beijing, China
| | - Qiuling Shi
- Department of Symptom Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
| | - Tsun Hsuan Chen
- Department of Symptom Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
| | - Pingping Li
- Department of Integration of Chinese and Western Medicine, Key Lab of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institution, Beijing, China.
| |
Collapse
|
64
|
Chen C, Li Z, Zhang Y, Zhang S, Hou J, Zhang H. A 3D Wrist Pulse Signal Acquisition System for Width Information of Pulse Wave. Sensors (Basel) 2019; 20:s20010011. [PMID: 31861412 PMCID: PMC6983233 DOI: 10.3390/s20010011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2019] [Revised: 12/16/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
During pulse signal collection, width information of pulse waves is essential for the diagnosis of disease. However, currently used measuring instruments can only detect the amplitude while can't acquire the width information. This paper proposed a novel wrist pulse signal acquisition system, which could realize simultaneous measurements of the width and amplitude of dynamic pulse waves under different static forces. A tailor-packaged micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) sensor array was employed to collect pulse signals, a conditioning circuit was designed to process the signals, and a customized algorithm was developed to compute the width. Experiments were carried out to validate the accuracy of the sensor array and system effectiveness. The results showed the system could acquire not only the amplitude of pulse wave but also the width of it. The system provided more information about pulse waves, which could help doctors make the diagnosis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chuanglu Chen
- Institute of Microelectronics of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100029, China; (C.C.); (Y.Z.); (S.Z.); (J.H.); (H.Z.)
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Next Generation RF Communication Chip Technology, Beijing 100029, China
| | - Zhiqiang Li
- Institute of Microelectronics of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100029, China; (C.C.); (Y.Z.); (S.Z.); (J.H.); (H.Z.)
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Next Generation RF Communication Chip Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Correspondence:
| | - Yitao Zhang
- Institute of Microelectronics of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100029, China; (C.C.); (Y.Z.); (S.Z.); (J.H.); (H.Z.)
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Next Generation RF Communication Chip Technology, Beijing 100029, China
| | - Shaolong Zhang
- Institute of Microelectronics of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100029, China; (C.C.); (Y.Z.); (S.Z.); (J.H.); (H.Z.)
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Next Generation RF Communication Chip Technology, Beijing 100029, China
| | - Jiena Hou
- Institute of Microelectronics of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100029, China; (C.C.); (Y.Z.); (S.Z.); (J.H.); (H.Z.)
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Next Generation RF Communication Chip Technology, Beijing 100029, China
| | - Haiying Zhang
- Institute of Microelectronics of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100029, China; (C.C.); (Y.Z.); (S.Z.); (J.H.); (H.Z.)
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Next Generation RF Communication Chip Technology, Beijing 100029, China
| |
Collapse
|
65
|
Wu X, Gao X, Zhu X, Zhang S, Liu X, Yang H, Song H, Chen Q. Fingerprint Analysis of Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cusson by High-Speed Counter-Current Chromatography. Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24244496. [PMID: 31818000 PMCID: PMC6969901 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24244496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2019] [Revised: 12/06/2019] [Accepted: 12/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cusson is a popular Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with a variety of bioactivities. However, there are some problems that have affected the development of Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cusson. At present, many methods have been reported for the analysis of coumarins in Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cusson. However, the quality control of coumarins in Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cusson by high-speed counter-current chromatography (HSCCC) has not been reported. In this study, analytical high-speed counter-current chromatography (HSCCC) was successfully used for fingerprint of Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cusson with a two-phase solvent system composed of n-hexane-ethyl acetate-methanol-water at 4:6:6.5:3.5 (v/v). The UV wavelength was set at 254 nm. Six coumarin compounds with high biological activity were selected as indicator compounds for the quality control. The HSCCC fingerprint of the Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cusson was successfully established and there were some differences according to the results of the fingerprint analysis. The present results demonstrate that HSCCC is an established and efficient technique for the fingerprint analysis of Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cusson and can be used to control the quality of Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cusson. In brief, HSCCC is a useful technology for the fingerprint analytical method for TCM.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | | | | | | | | | - Hua Song
- Correspondence: (H.S.); (Q.C.); Tel.: +86-0592-288-1181 (H.S.)
| | - Qing Chen
- Correspondence: (H.S.); (Q.C.); Tel.: +86-0592-288-1181 (H.S.)
| |
Collapse
|
66
|
Zhang J, Su Q, Loudon WG, Lee KL, Luo J, Dethlefs BA, Li SC. Breathing Signature as Vitality Score Index Created by Exercises of Qigong: Implications of Artificial Intelligence Tools Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. J Funct Morphol Kinesiol 2019; 4:71. [PMID: 31853512 PMCID: PMC6919646 DOI: 10.3390/jfmk4040071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Rising concerns about the short- and long-term detrimental consequences of administration of conventional pharmacopeia are fueling the search for alternative, complementary, personalized, and comprehensive approaches to human healthcare. Qigong, a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine, represents a viable alternative approach. Here, we started with the practical, philosophical, and psychological background of Ki (in Japanese) or Qi (in Chinese) and their relationship to Qigong theory and clinical application. Noting the drawbacks of the current state of Qigong clinic, herein we propose that to manage the unique aspects of the Eastern 'non-linearity' and 'holistic' approach, it needs to be integrated with the Western "linearity" "one-direction" approach. This is done through developing the concepts of "Qigong breathing signatures," which can define our life breathing patterns associated with diseases using machine learning technology. We predict that this can be achieved by establishing an artificial intelligence (AI)-Medicine training camp of databases, which will integrate Qigong-like breathing patterns with different pathologies unique to individuals. Such an integrated connection will allow the AI-Medicine algorithm to identify breathing patterns and guide medical intervention. This unique view of potentially connecting Eastern Medicine and Western Technology can further add a novel insight to our current understanding of both Western and Eastern medicine, thereby establishing a vitality score index (VSI) that can predict the outcomes of lifestyle behaviors and medical conditions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Junjie Zhang
- School of Physical Training and Physical Therapy, Shenzhen University, 3688 Nanhai Avenue, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518060, China
| | - Qingning Su
- Center of Bioengineering, School of Medicine, Shenzhen University, 3688 Nanhai Avenue, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518060, China
| | - William G. Loudon
- Neuroscience Institute, Children’s Hospital of Orange County, Gamma Knife Center of Southern California, Department of Neurosurgery, University of California-Irvine School of Medicine, Orange, CA 92612, USA
| | - Katherine L. Lee
- School of Social Ecology, University of California-Irvine, 5300 Social and Behavioral Sciences Gateway, Irvine, CA 92697-7050, USA
| | - Jane Luo
- AB Sciex, Inc., Danaher Corporation, 250 South Kraemer Boulevard, Brea, CA 92821-6232, USA
| | - Brent A. Dethlefs
- CHOC Children’s Research Institute, Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), 1201 W. La Veta Ave., Orange, CA 92868-3874, USA
| | - Shengwen Calvin Li
- Neuro-Oncology and Stem Cell Research Laboratory (NSCL), CHOC Children’s Research Institute (CCRI), Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), 1201 W. La Veta Ave., Orange, CA 92868-3874, USA
- Department of Neurology, University of California-Irvine (UCI) School of Medicine, 200 S Manchester Ave Ste 206, Orange, CA 92868, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-714-509-4964; Fax: +1-714-509-4318
| |
Collapse
|
67
|
Peng A, Gao Y, Zhuang X, Lin Y, He W, Wang Y, Chen W, Chen T, Huang X, Yang R, Huang Y, Xi S, Zhang X. Bazhu Decoction, a Traditional Chinese Medical Formula, Ameliorates Cognitive Deficits in the 5xFAD Mouse Model of Alzheimer's Disease. Front Pharmacol 2019; 10:1391. [PMID: 31827437 PMCID: PMC6890723 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2019.01391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2019] [Accepted: 10/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disorder associated with aging. There are currently no effective treatments for AD. Bazhu decoction (BZD), a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula, has been employed clinically to alleviate AD. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms are still unclear. Here we found that middle- and high-doses of BZD ameliorated the behavioral aspects of 5xFAD transgenic mice in elevated plus maze, Y maze and Morris water maze tests. Moreover, BZD reduced the protein levels of BACE1 and PS1, resulting in a reduction of Aβ plaques. We also identified a beneficial effect of BZD on oxidative stress by attenuating MDA levels and SOD activity in the brains of 5xFAD mice. Together, these results indicate that BZD produces a dose-dependent positive effect on 5xFAD transgenic mouse model by decreasing APP processing and Aβ plaques, and by ameliorating oxidative damage. BZD may play a protective role in the cognitive and anxiety impairments and may be a complementary therapeutic option for AD.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Axiang Peng
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
| | - Yuehong Gao
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Disease and Aging Research, Institute of Neuroscience, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
| | - Xiaomei Zhuang
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
| | - Yaoqi Lin
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
| | - Wencan He
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Disease and Aging Research, Institute of Neuroscience, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
| | - Yannan Wang
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
| | - Wenfan Chen
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
| | - Tingting Chen
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
| | - Xiaoqing Huang
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
| | - Renzhi Yang
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
| | - Yuanpeng Huang
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
| | - Shengyan Xi
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
| | - Xian Zhang
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Disease and Aging Research, Institute of Neuroscience, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
| |
Collapse
|
68
|
Dai L, Zhou WJ, Wang M, Zhou SG, Ji G. Efficacy and safety of Sijunzi Decoction for chronic fatigue syndrome with spleen deficiency pattern: study protocol for a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Ann Transl Med 2019; 7:587. [PMID: 31807568 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2019.09.136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
Abstract
Background Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), which is characterized by severe and disabling fatigue, has become an extensively concerned medical disorder in clinical practice. Due to the unclear etiology, current treatments are symptomatic or need assistance from psychology and kinesiology. Under the immature conditions in China, many patients would seek help from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), in which Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) is one of the main interventions. Sijunzi Decoction (SJZD) is a classical formula and has been utilized in improving fatigue symptoms for a long time. However, lack of rigorously-designed randomized controlled trial limits its application and generalization in CFS management. Hence, we design this clinical trial to assess the effectiveness and safety of SJZD for CFS. Methods This is a single-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Two hundred and twelve patients with CFS will be recruited from public and equally allocated to SJZD group and placebo group. Based on the general education, these two groups will receive corresponding drugs twice a day for consecutive 2 months. The follow-up period will be 1 month. The primary outcome will be the change of Chalder fatigue scoring after treatment. Secondary outcomes include the short form-36 physical function subscale (SF36-PF), spleen deficiency rating scale, quality of life and self-rated clinical global impression (CGI) scales. Discussion The four ingredients of SJZD are Renshen (Radix Ginseng), Baizhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae), Fulin (Poria) and Zhigancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata), which show potential to alleviate CFS on the foundation of available studies. The results of this trial will provide high-quality clinical evidence for the application of SJZD, and hope to further support a new TCM choice in CFS treatment. Trial registration ISRCTN23930966 (ISRCTN registry, registered on 28th May, 2019).
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Liang Dai
- Institute of Digestive Diseases, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China
| | - Wen-Jun Zhou
- Institute of Digestive Diseases, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China
| | - Miao Wang
- Department of Internal Medicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China
| | - Shi-Gao Zhou
- Department of Internal Medicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China
| | - Guang Ji
- Institute of Digestive Diseases, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China
| |
Collapse
|
69
|
Ru Y, Yan XN, Yang SQ, Gong LP, Li LE, Chen J, Zhao YD, An YP, Huang G, Zhang JF, Yin QF, Wang RP, Li X, Li B. Oral Taodan granules for mild-to-moderate psoriasis vulgaris: protocol for a randomized, double-blind, multicenter clinical trial. Ann Transl Med 2019; 7:488. [PMID: 31700924 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2019.09.05] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
Background Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease with high recurrence rates and increasing incidence. Patients require long-term medication to reduce symptoms and prevent disease progression. Therefore, the development of treatments with high efficiency and low rate of adverse events is of utmost importance. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) plays an outstanding role in reducing disease symptoms and improving quality of life. The aim of this trial is to clarify the treatment efficacy, safety, and control of disease recurrence in patients with psoriasis with blood-stasis syndrome treated with Taodan granules (TDKL). Methods This trial is a five-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study planned to transpire between September 1, 2019, and December 31, 2021. A sample size of 216 participants (108 per group) with mild-to-moderate psoriasis will be randomly assigned to receive TDKL or placebo twice per day, 7 days per week, for 8 weeks. The study duration will be 17 weeks, including a 1-week screening period, 8 weeks of intervention, and another 8 weeks of follow-up. The primary outcomes are improvement in the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index score and recurrence rate after 8 weeks of treatment. Secondary outcomes include body surface area affected and the scores for the Physician Global Assessment, Dermatology Life Quality Index, pain-related quality of life, pain on the visual analogue scale, and TCM syndromes. The number, nature, and severity of adverse events will be carefully recorded. Discussion The study results will help clarify the safety and efficacy of TDKL as treatment for psoriasis with respect to both disease regression and recurrence rate. We expect that this study will provide high-quality evidence with important public health implications that may alter the approach to psoriasis management in China. Trial registration The trial has been registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (ID: NCT03942198).
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yi Ru
- Department of Dermatology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
| | - Xiao-Ning Yan
- Department of Dermatology, Shaanxi Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xi'an 710003, China
| | - Su-Qing Yang
- Department of Dermatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
| | - Li-Ping Gong
- Department of Dermatology, the Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330006, China
| | - Ling-E Li
- Department of Dermatology, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Shijiazhuang, Shijiazhuang 050051, China
| | - Jie Chen
- Department of Dermatology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
| | - Yi-Ding Zhao
- Department of Dermatology, Shaanxi Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xi'an 710003, China
| | - Yue-Peng An
- Department of Dermatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
| | - Gang Huang
- Department of Dermatology, the Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330006, China
| | - Jin-Fang Zhang
- Department of Dermatology, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Shijiazhuang, Shijiazhuang 050051, China
| | - Qing-Feng Yin
- Jiangsu Famous Medical Technology Co. Ltd., Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210029, China
| | - Rui-Ping Wang
- Office of National Clinical Research Base of TCM, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
| | - Xin Li
- Department of Dermatology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China.,Institute of Dermatology, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
| | - Bin Li
- Department of Dermatology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China.,Department of Dermatology, Shaanxi Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xi'an 710003, China.,Institute of Dermatology, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
| |
Collapse
|
70
|
Zhou JX, Wink M. Evidence for Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Isoliquiritigenin, 18β Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Ursolic Acid, and the Traditional Chinese Medicine Plants Glycyrrhiza glabra and Eriobotrya japonica, at the Molecular Level. Medicines (Basel) 2019; 6:medicines6020055. [PMID: 31083310 PMCID: PMC6630209 DOI: 10.3390/medicines6020055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2019] [Revised: 05/05/2019] [Accepted: 05/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
Abstract
Background: We investigated the effect of root extracts from the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) plants Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Paeonia lactiflora Pall., and the leaf extract of Eriobotrya japonica (Thunb.) Lindl., and their six major secondary metabolites, glycyrrhizic acid, 18β glycyrrhetinic acid, liquiritigenin, isoliquiritigenin, paeoniflorin, and ursolic acid, on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced NF-κB expression and NF-κB-regulated pro-inflammatory factors in murine macrophage RAW 264.7 cells. Methods: The cytotoxicity of the substances was determined using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) method. RAW 264.7 cells were treated with LPS (1 μg/mL) or LPS plus single substances; the gene expression levels of NF-κB subunits (RelA, RelB, c-Rel, NF-κB1, and NF-κB2), and of ICAM-1, TNF-α, iNOS, and COX-2 were measured employing real-time PCR; nitric oxide (NO) production by the cells was quantified with the Griess assay; nuclear translocation of NF-κB was visualized by immunofluorescence microscopy with NF-κB (p65) staining. Results: All the substances showed moderate cytotoxicity against RAW 264.7 cells except paeoniflorin with an IC50 above 1000 μM. Glycyrrhiza glabra extract and Eriobotrya japonica extract, as well as 18β glycyrrhetinic acid and isoliquiritigenin at low concentrations, inhibited NO production in a dose-dependent manner. LPS upregulated gene expressions of NF-κB subunits and of ICAM-1, TNF-α, iNOS, and COX-2 within 8 h, which could be decreased by 18β glycyrrhetinic acid, isoliquiritigenin and ursolic acid similarly to the anti-inflammatory drug dexamethasone. NF-κB translocation from cytoplasm to nucleus was observed after LPS stimulation for 2 h and was attenuated by extracts of Glycyrrhiza glabra and Eriobotrya japonica, as well as by 18β glycyrrhetinic acid, isoliquiritigenin, and ursolic acid. Conclusions: 18β glycyrrhetinic acid, isoliquiritigenin, and ursolic acid inhibited the gene expressions of ICAM-1, TNF-α, COX-2, and iNOS, partly through inhibiting NF-κB expression and attenuating NF-κB nuclear translocation. These substances showed anti-inflammatory activity. Further studies are needed to elucidate the exact mechanisms and to assess their usefulness in therapy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jun-Xian Zhou
- Institute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology, Heidelberg University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 364, Heidelberg 69120, Germany.
| | - Michael Wink
- Institute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology, Heidelberg University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 364, Heidelberg 69120, Germany.
| |
Collapse
|
71
|
Shi J, Chen Q, Xu M, Xia Q, Zheng T, Teng J, Li M, Fan L. Recent updates and future perspectives about amygdalin as a potential anticancer agent: A review. Cancer Med 2019; 8:3004-3011. [PMID: 31066207 PMCID: PMC6558459 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.2197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2018] [Revised: 03/29/2019] [Accepted: 04/10/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
The overall incidence of cancer is increasing in recent years. Despite advances in various comprehensive treatments, the mortality of advanced malignant tumors remains at a high level. Numerous pharmacological studies have confirmed that many Chinese herbal medicines possess remarkable antitumor activities. Amygdalin, mainly existing in bitter almond, is reported to have antitumor properties in addition to the antioxidative, antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory and immunoregulatory activities. This article summarizes the structural characteristics of amygdalin, its antitumor mechanisms, and recent progress and achievement in the research of amygdalin, hoping that it could provide theoretical clues for exploring the clinical value of amygdalin against tumors. Amygdalin is known to have an antitumor effect in solid tumors such as lung cancer, bladder cancer and renal cell carcinoma by affecting cell cycle, inducing apoptosis and cytotoxicity, and regulating immune function. Further research is needed to elucidate the pharmacological mechanisms of amygdalin in terms of the optimal dosage, the feasibility of combined use of amygdalin with other antitumor drugs, and even artificial synthesis of the active components in amygdalin, for the sake of enhancing its antitumor activities and reducing its adverse effects for clinical use.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jiamin Shi
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shanghai 10th People's Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.,Institute of Energy Metabolism and Health, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu, China
| | - Qianqian Chen
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shanghai 10th People's Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.,Institute of Energy Metabolism and Health, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Meng Xu
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shanghai 10th People's Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.,Institute of Energy Metabolism and Health, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Qing Xia
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shanghai 10th People's Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.,Institute of Energy Metabolism and Health, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Tiansheng Zheng
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shanghai 10th People's Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.,Institute of Energy Metabolism and Health, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Junliang Teng
- School of information management and engineering, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, Shanghai, China
| | - Ming Li
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shanghai 10th People's Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.,Institute of Energy Metabolism and Health, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Lihong Fan
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shanghai 10th People's Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.,Institute of Energy Metabolism and Health, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
| |
Collapse
|
72
|
Liu SY, Huang P, Zhang N. Efficacy and safety of the Fu-Zheng-Qu-Zhuo method on retarding the progress of chronic kidney disease (stage 3-4): a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Transl Med 2019; 7:114. [PMID: 31032269 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2018.12.29] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
Abstract
Background To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Fu-Zheng-Qu-Zhuo, on retarding the progress of stage 3-4 chronic kidney disease (CKD). Methods We searched the relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from the Medline, Cochrane Library, Embase, SinoMed, Wanfang, CNKI, and Weipu (VIP) databases from their inception to June 2018. Conference proceedings, and reference lists of relevant articles and two reviewers, independently identified the relevant studies. RevMan software was used for statistical analysis. The fixed-effect model was applied if there was either no or low heterogeneity, and pooled odds ratios (ORs) were estimated using the Mantel-Haenszel method. Publication bias was assessed if there were more than ten studies in one outcome. All hypotheses were tested at the alpha =0.05 level. Results Ten studies with 1,308 participants were included, and eight studies were included in the meta-analysis. Compared with the control group, the occurrence of composite endpoint events (defined as the initiation of dialysis, CKD-related death, or the doubling of serum creatinine) was significantly reduced in the treatment group [risk ratio (RR) =0.56, 95% CI: 0.33-0.94, P=0.029, I2=0.0%]. In addition, it did not increase the risk of hyperkalemia (RR =1.43, 95% CI: 0.85-2.42, P=0.180, I2=0.0%). Conclusions In conclusion, the Fu-Zheng-Qu-Zhuo method combined with integrated therapy decreased the occurrence of composite endpoint events and retarded the progress of stage 3-4 CKD. In addition, there was no increase in the risk of hyperkalemia. We recommend the use of the Fu-Zheng-Qu-Zhuo method combined with integrated therapy for stage 3-4 CKD.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shi-Yi Liu
- Department of Nephropathy Diseases, Wangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100102, China
| | - Po Huang
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Clinical Medical College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100010, China
| | - Ning Zhang
- Department of Nephropathy Diseases, Wangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100102, China.,Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Clinical Medical College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100010, China
| |
Collapse
|
73
|
Li X, Lai XL, Fei YT, Shang JJ, Zhou Q, Sun XY, Xing WL, Jia SH, Liu HX. Efficacy and safety of Shen-Yuan-Dan capsules for peri-procedural myocardial injury following percutaneous coronary intervention: study protocol for a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Ann Transl Med 2019; 7:119. [PMID: 31032274 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2018.09.44] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
Background Peri-procedural myocardial injury (PMI) during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) will result in an unfavorable clinical prognosis in patients, thus urgently necessitating effective drug treatment measures. Shen-Yuan-Dan (SYD) capsules are a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) preparation that have been found to have potential myocardial protection effects during the peri-procedural phase of PCI in previous clinical and basic research; however, there is a lack of rigorous, randomized, and controlled studies. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of SYD in decreasing PMI. Methods This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. A total of 284 patients with unstable angina will be randomized into test and control groups. The two groups will be given SYD or a placebo (three times each day, four capsules each time) 3 days before PCI on the basis of conventional treatment. Twelve hours before PCI, an additional 4 capsules will be given, and drug treatment is planned to be maintained for 1 month after surgery. Dynamic changes in the myocardial enzyme in four time-points (before PCI, and 4, 24, 48 hours after PCI) in both groups of patients that will be observed. The follow-up period will be 1 month. The primary observation markers are planned to evaluate the efficacy and safety of SYD in decreasing PMI. The secondary observation markers will be to evaluate the major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) status at day 30 after PCI, (all-cause mortality, non-fatal myocardial infarction, repeated revascularization of target blood vessel) and Seattle Angina Questionnaire scores. GRACE scores will be used for risk stratification, and the intervention efficacy of SYD on PMI patients with different risks will be retrospectively evaluated. Discussion This study will provide a rigorous clinical evidence to evaluate the efficacy and safety of SYD in decreasing PMI and the results are worth anticipating. Trial registration The design of this trial has been registered with the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (No. ChiCTR-IPR-17011069).
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiang Li
- Cardiovascular Department, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100010, China
| | - Xiao-Lei Lai
- Cardiovascular Department, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100010, China
| | - Yu-Tong Fei
- Centre for Evidence-Based Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
| | - Ju-Ju Shang
- Cardiovascular Department, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100010, China
| | - Qi Zhou
- Cardiovascular Department, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100010, China
| | - Xue-Yan Sun
- Cardiovascular Department, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100010, China
| | - Wen-Long Xing
- Cardiovascular Department, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100010, China
| | - Si-Han Jia
- Centre for Evidence-Based Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
| | - Hong-Xu Liu
- Cardiovascular Department, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100010, China
| |
Collapse
|
74
|
Li J, Niu J, Yang M, Ye P, Zhai J, Yuan W, Feng L, Tian G, Hu J, Wang Y, Shang H. Using single-patient (n-of-1) trials to determine effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine on chemotherapy-induced leukopenia in gastric cancer: a feasibility study. Ann Transl Med 2019; 7:124. [PMID: 31032279 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2019.02.03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
Abstract
Background Gastric cancer has been the second cause of cancer death worldwide. Chemical comprehensive treatment programs primarily were the main therapy method with modest efficacy to gastric cancer. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been reported to alleviate adverse events induced by chemotherapy, but has not yet developed clinical trials to test and needs scientific evidence for making policy. Single-patient (N-of-1) trials might be an eligible study design for TCM since it well represented the individualized treatment philosophy of TCM. The aim of this study is to obtain information necessary to design a more series trial. Methods Individuals who underwent gastrectomy were included. Each patient suffered 3-week standard chemotherapy and 3-day treatment periods (decoction with Astragalus mongholicus and Semen Cuscutae or placebo: decoction without Astragalus mongholicus and Semen Cuscutae). Each trial lasted up to a maximum of 30 weeks or a minimum of 20 weeks. Staffs and participants were blinded to the randomization. This study was approved by Ethics Committee of First Hospital, Lanzhou University in November, 2014. Results From August, 2014 to March, 2015, 6 participants were included. There were 16 cycles compared between intervention and control decoction (2.28, 95% CI: 1.24-5.47), P<0.0001. The quality of life (QoL) score after the trial was reported is a little higher than before, t=3.87, P=0.01. Two participants reported symptoms had improved after taken trial decoction. Conclusions This is the first N-of-1 trials of testing the effectiveness of TCM decoction on alleviative treatment to gastric cancer. The feasibility study will help to develop a practical design for the more series trial.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jiang Li
- National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
| | - Junqiang Niu
- First Hospital, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
| | - Min Yang
- National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
| | - Peizhi Ye
- National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
| | - Jingbo Zhai
- Traditional Chinese Medicine of Tianjin University, Tianjin 300193, China
| | - Wenzhen Yuan
- First Hospital, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
| | - Li Feng
- National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
| | - Guihua Tian
- Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100700, China
| | - Jiayuan Hu
- Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100700, China
| | - Yaohan Wang
- National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
| | - Hongcai Shang
- Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100700, China
| |
Collapse
|
75
|
Zhao GZ, Chen RB, Li B, Guo YH, Xie YM, Liao X, Yang YF, Chen TF, Di HR, Shao F, Lv XQ, Hu J, Feng S, Liu QQ, Zhang BL. Clinical practice guideline on traditional Chinese medicine therapy alone or combined with antibiotics for sepsis. Ann Transl Med 2019; 7:122. [PMID: 31032277 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2018.12.23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
Abstract
Background To develop the clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of sepsis with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) therapy alone or TCM combined with antibiotics. Methods The methods and process for developing the international clinical practice guidelines were fully consulted between a group of doctors. A total of 25 experts from 14 units were involved in the development of this guideline. The major clinical questions that needed to be solved were raised first, and the best available evidence to solve them was researched. Finally, according to the principle set by the GRADE system, the available evidence was graded with levels ranging from high to low. This formed the recommendation strengths, which included strong recommendation and weak recommendation, or an expert consensus recommendation. Results The guideline identified the terms and definition for sepsis. For example, it identified its epidemiological characters, the advantages of TCM treatment on sepsis, the diagnosis and its features, the complications, and its rehabilitation and health maintenance. The guideline has put forward 14 recommendations, among which 4 were strong recommendations and 6 were weak recommendations, in addition to 4 expert consensus recommendations. Conclusions The methods and processes for developing international clinical practice guidelines were fully consulted under the guide of relevant laws and regulations, and relevant technical documents. Based on the best existing evidence, and combined with the characteristics of TCM and the clinical realities, we developed Clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of sepsis with TCM therapy alone or TCM combined with antibiotics, with full reference to the experts' experience and patients' preferences.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Guo-Zhen Zhao
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100010, China.,Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
| | - Ren-Bo Chen
- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Beijing 100700, China
| | - Bo Li
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100010, China
| | - Yu-Hong Guo
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100010, China
| | - Yan-Ming Xie
- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Beijing 100700, China
| | - Xing Liao
- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Beijing 100700, China
| | - Yu-Fei Yang
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100010, China.,Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
| | - Teng-Fei Chen
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100010, China
| | - Hao-Ran Di
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100010, China.,Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
| | - Fei Shao
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100010, China
| | - Xiao-Qin Lv
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100010, China
| | - Jing Hu
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100010, China
| | - Shuo Feng
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100010, China
| | - Qing-Quan Liu
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100010, China
| | - Bo-Li Zhang
- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Beijing 100700, China.,Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
| |
Collapse
|
76
|
Liu J, Ke F, Cheng H, Zhou J. Traditional Chinese medicine as targeted treatment for epithelial-mesenchymal transition-induced cancer progression. J Cell Biochem 2019; 120:1068-1079. [PMID: 30431663 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.27588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2018] [Accepted: 08/08/2018] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
Abstract
The epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) program, which loosens cell-cell adhesion complexes, endows cells with enhanced migratory and invasive properties. Furthermore, this process facilitates both the development of drug resistance and immunosuppression by tumor cells, which preclude the successful treatment of cancer. Recent research has demonstrated that many signaling pathways are involved in EMT progression. In addition, cancer stem cells (CSCs), vasculogenic mimicry (VM) and the tumor-related immune microenvironment all play important roles in tumor formation. However, there are few reports on the relationships between EMT and these factors. In addition, in recent years, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has developed a unique system for treating cancer. In this review, we summarize the crucial signaling pathways associated with the EMT process in cancer patients and discuss the interconnections between EMT and other molecular factors (such as CSCs, VM, and the tumor-related immune microenvironment). We attempt to identify common regulators that might be potential therapeutic targets to thereby optimize tumor treatment. In addition, we outline recent research on TCM approaches that target EMT and thereby provide a foundation for further research on the exact mechanisms by which TCMs affect EMT in cancer.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jianrong Liu
- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
| | - Fei Ke
- Department of Pathology, Jiangsu Province Hospital of TCM, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
| | - Haibo Cheng
- The First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Prevention and Treatment of Tumor, Nanjing, China
| | - Jinrong Zhou
- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
| |
Collapse
|
77
|
Li HD, Meng XM, Huang C, Zhang L, Lv XW, Li J. Application of Herbal Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Treatment of Acute Kidney Injury. Front Pharmacol 2019; 10:376. [PMID: 31057404 PMCID: PMC6482429 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2019.00376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2018] [Accepted: 03/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a clinical syndrome characterized by a rapid loss of renal function, which may further develop into chronic kidney damage (CKD) or even end-stage renal disease (ESRD). AKI is a global health problem associated with high morbidity and costly treatments, and there is no specific or effective strategy to treat AKI. In recent years, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has attracted more attention, with lines of evidence showing that application of TCM improved AKI, and the mechanisms of action for some TCMs have been well illustrated. However, reviews summarizing the progress in this field are still lacking. In this paper, we reviewed TCM preparations and TCM monomers in the treatment of AKI over the last 10 years, describing their renal protective effects and mechanisms of action, including alleviating inflammation, programmed cell death, necrosis, and reactive oxygen species. By focusing on the mechanisms of TCMs to improve renal function, we provide effective complementary evidence to promote the development of TCMs to treat AKI. Moreover, we also summarized TCMs with nephrotoxicity, which provides a more comprehensive understanding of TCMs in the treatment of AKI. This review may provide a theoretical basis for the clinical application of TCMs in the future.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hai-Di Li
- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- The Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Institute for Liver Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Key Laboratory of Bioactivity of Natural Products, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
| | - Xiao-Ming Meng
- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- The Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Institute for Liver Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Key Laboratory of Bioactivity of Natural Products, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
| | - Cheng Huang
- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- The Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Institute for Liver Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Key Laboratory of Bioactivity of Natural Products, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
| | - Lei Zhang
- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- The Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Institute for Liver Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Key Laboratory of Bioactivity of Natural Products, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
| | - Xiong-Wen Lv
- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- The Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Institute for Liver Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Key Laboratory of Bioactivity of Natural Products, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
| | - Jun Li
- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- The Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Institute for Liver Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Key Laboratory of Bioactivity of Natural Products, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- *Correspondence: Jun Li, ;
| |
Collapse
|
78
|
Dong X, Li K. The Association Between Musculoskeletal Symptoms and Traditional Chinese Medicine Use Among Chinese Older Adults in the Greater Chicago Area. Gerontol Geriatr Med 2018; 4:2333721418778179. [PMID: 30035189 PMCID: PMC6050610 DOI: 10.1177/2333721418778179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2017] [Revised: 04/29/2017] [Accepted: 09/14/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Older adults disproportionately experience musculoskeletal symptoms, which are associated with morbidity and mortality. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is an important part of Chinese culture and for millennia have been used to maintain health. This article aims to examine the association between musculoskeletal symptoms and different subtypes of TCM usage. Data were collected through the Population Study of Chinese Elderly in Chicago (PINE) study, a community-engaged, epidemiological study of a U.S. Chinese population. Review of systems was used to measure musculoskeletal symptoms. TCM use was measured by using a 5-point scale. Logistic regression analyses were conducted to control for potential confounding factors. Of 3,157 Chinese, older adults aged 60 and older, the mean age was 72.8 (SD = 8.3) and 58.9% were female. Older adults with any musculoskeletal symptoms had greater utilization of overall TCM use (odds ratio [OR] = 2.10, 95% confidence interval [CI] = [1.76, 2.52]), especially massage therapy (OR = 3.41, 95% CI = [2.51, 4.63]), herbal (OR = 2.68, 95% CI = [2.28, 3.14]), and acupuncture (OR = 2.49, 95% CI = [1.87, 3.32]). However, there was no statistically significant association between the presence of musculoskeletal symptoms and Tai-Chi (OR = 1.18, 95% CI = [0.93, 1.50]). This study demonstrated that musculoskeletal symptoms among Chinese older adults were strongly associated with the use of TCM. Future research is needed to examine the effectiveness of TCM in treating musculoskeletal symptoms.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- XinQi Dong
- Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
| | - Ke Li
- Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
| |
Collapse
|
79
|
Abstract
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has contributad greatly to improving human health. However, the biological characteristics and molecular mechanisms of TCM in the treatment of human diseases remain largely unknown. Genomics plays an important role in modern medicine and biology. Here, we introduce genomics and other related omics to the study of herbs to propose a new discipline, Herbgenomics, that aims to uncover the genetic information and regulatory networks of herbs and to clarify their molecular mechanisms in the prevention and treatment of human diseases. Herbgenomics includes herbal structural genomics, functional genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabonomics, epigenomics and metagenomics. Genomic information, together with transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomic data, can therefore be used to predict secondary metabolite biosynthetic pathways and their regulation, triggering a revolution in discovery-based research aimed at understanding the genetics and biology of herbs. Herbgenomics provides an effective platform to support chemical and biological analyses of complex herbal products that may contain more than one active component. Herbgenomics is now being applied to many areas of herb related biological research to help understand the quality of traditional medicines and for molecular herb identification through the establishment of an herbal gene bank. Moreover, functional genomics can contribute to model herb research platforms, geoherbal research, genomics-assisted herb breeding, and herbal synthetic biology, all of which are important for securing the future of medicinal plants and their active compounds. In addition, Herbgenomics will facilitate the elucidation of the targets and mechanism of herbs in disease treatment and provide support for personalized precise medicine.Herbgenomics will accelerate the application of cutting-edge technologies in herbal research and provide an unprecedented opportunity to revolutionize the use and acceptance of traditional herbal medicines.
Collapse
|
80
|
Huang L, Li H, Xie D, Shi T, Wen C. Personalizing Chinese medicine by integrating molecular features of diseases and herb ingredient information: application to acute myeloid leukemia. Oncotarget 2017; 8:43579-91. [PMID: 28454110 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.16983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2017] [Accepted: 03/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been widely used as a complementary medicine in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) treatment. In this study, we proposed a new classification of Chinese Medicines (CMs) by integrating the latest discoveries in disease molecular mechanisms and traditional medicine theory. We screened out a set of chemical compounds on basis of AML differential expression genes and chemical-protein interactions and then mapped them to Traditional Chinese Medicine Integrated Database. 415 CMs contain those compounds and they were categorized into 8 groups according to the Traditional Chinese Pharmacology. Pathway analysis and synthetic lethality gene pairs were applied to analyze the dissimilarity, generality and intergroup relations of different groups. We defined hub CM pairs and alternative CM groups based on the analysis result and finally proposed a formula to form an effective anti-AML prescription which combined the hub CM pairs with alternative CMs according to patients’ molecular features. Our method of formulating CMs based on patients’ stratification provides novel insights into the new usage of conventional CMs and will promote TCM modernization.
Collapse
|
81
|
Zhang X, Qiao L, Chen Y, Zhao B, Gu Y, Huo X, Zhang Y, Li G. In Silico Analysis of the Association Relationship between Neuroprotection and Flavors of Traditional Chinese Medicine Based on the mGluRs. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:ijms19010163. [PMID: 29320397 PMCID: PMC5796112 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19010163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2017] [Revised: 12/27/2017] [Accepted: 01/02/2018] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
Abstract
The metabotropic glutamate receptors (mGluRs) are known as both synaptic receptors and taste receptors. This feature is highly similar to the Property and Flavor theory of Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), which has the pharmacological effect and flavor. In this study, six ligand based pharmacophore (LBP) models, seven homology modeling models, and fourteen molecular docking models of mGluRs were built based on orthosteric and allosteric sites to screening potential compounds from Traditional Chinese Medicine Database (TCMD). Based on the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China, TCMs of compounds and their flavors were traced and listed. According to the tracing result, we found that the TCMs of the compounds which bound to orthosteric sites of mGluRs are highly correlated to a sweet flavor, while the allosteric site corresponds to a bitter flavor. Meanwhile, the pharmacological effects of TCMs with highly frequent flavors were further analyzed. We found that those TCMs play a neuroprotective role through the efficiencies of detumescence, promoting blood circulation, analgesic effect, and so on. This study provides a guide for developing new neuroprotective drugs from TCMs which target mGluRs. Moreover, it is the first study to present a novel approach to discuss the association relationship between flavor and the neuroprotective mechanism of TCM based on mGluRs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xu Zhang
- Key Laboratory of TCM-Information Engineer of State Administration of TCM, School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100102, China.
| | - Liansheng Qiao
- Key Laboratory of TCM-Information Engineer of State Administration of TCM, School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100102, China.
| | - Yankun Chen
- Key Laboratory of TCM-Information Engineer of State Administration of TCM, School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100102, China.
| | - Bowen Zhao
- Key Laboratory of TCM-Information Engineer of State Administration of TCM, School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100102, China.
| | - Yu Gu
- Key Laboratory of TCM-Information Engineer of State Administration of TCM, School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100102, China.
| | - Xiaoqian Huo
- Key Laboratory of TCM-Information Engineer of State Administration of TCM, School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100102, China.
| | - Yanling Zhang
- Key Laboratory of TCM-Information Engineer of State Administration of TCM, School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100102, China.
| | - Gongyu Li
- Key Laboratory of TCM-Information Engineer of State Administration of TCM, School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100102, China.
| |
Collapse
|
82
|
Liu JH, Cheng YY, Hsieh CH, Tsai TH. The Herb-Drug Pharmacokinetic Interaction of 5-Fluorouracil and Its Metabolite 5-Fluoro-5,6-Dihydrouracil with a Traditional Chinese Medicine in Rats. Int J Mol Sci 2017; 19:ijms19010025. [PMID: 29295501 PMCID: PMC5795976 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19010025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2017] [Revised: 12/10/2017] [Accepted: 12/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: Xiang-Sha-Liu-Jun-Zi-Tang (XSLJZT) is the most common traditional formula given to colorectal and breast cancer patients in Taiwan, according to a statistical study of the National Health Insurance Research Database. 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is widely used as the first line of treatment for colorectal cancer. Thus, the aim of study is to investigate the pharmacokinetic interaction of XSLJZT and 5-FU. Methods: To investigate the herb–drug interaction of XSLJZT with 5-FU as well as its metabolite 5-fluoro-5,6-dihydrouracil (5-FDHU) using pharmacokinetics, a high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) system coupled with a photodiode array detector was developed to monitor 5-FU and 5-FDHU levels in rat blood. Rats were divided into three cohorts, one of which was administered 5-FU (100 mg/kg, iv—intravenous) alone, while the other two groups were pretreated with low and high doses of XSLJZT (600 mg/kg/day or 2400 mg/kg/day for 5 consecutive days) in combination with 5-FU. Results: The results demonstrated that 5-FU level was not significantly different between the group treated with only 5-FU and the group pretreated with a normal dose of XSLJZT (600 mg/kg/day). However, pharmacokinetic analysis revealed that pretreatment with a high dose of XSLJZT (2400 mg/kg/day) extended the residence time and increased the volume of distribution of 5-FU. No significant distinctions were found in 5-FDHU pharmacokinetic parameters at three doses of XSLJZT. Conclusions: Overall, the pharmacokinetic results confirm the safety of coadministering 5-FU with XSLJZT, and provide practical dosage information for clinical practice.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ju-Han Liu
- Institute of Traditional Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei 112, Taiwan.
- Graduate Institute of Acupuncture Science, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan.
| | - Yung-Yi Cheng
- Institute of Traditional Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei 112, Taiwan.
| | - Chen-Hsi Hsieh
- Institute of Traditional Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei 112, Taiwan.
- Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiology, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taipei 220, Taiwan.
- Faculty of Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei 112, Taiwan.
| | - Tung-Hu Tsai
- Institute of Traditional Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei 112, Taiwan.
- Graduate Institute of Acupuncture Science, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan.
- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan.
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National United University, Miaoli 36063, Taiwan.
| |
Collapse
|
83
|
Hu J, Liu S, Liu W, Zhang H, Chen J, Shang H. Establishing an evaluation mode with multiple primary outcomes based on combination of diseases and symptoms in TCM clinical trials. Ann Transl Med 2017; 5:420. [PMID: 29201872 PMCID: PMC5690965 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2017.06.06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2016] [Accepted: 05/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
The development of a scientific evaluation tool is a prerequisite to reflect the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). At present, separate analysis of each outcome is the most commonly used method in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of TCM, while this method has been reported to have some limitations. Combination evaluation of multiple primary outcomes including diseases and symptoms can reflect the efficacy of TCM comprehensively and objectively. Now, several multivariate statistical methods have been proposed to analyze RCTs with multiple clinical outcomes. In this article, we highlighted the two commonly used methods, global statistical test (GST) methodology and alpha-adjustment procedures, and introduced an evaluation mode. First, we used one stage adaptive adjustment strategy to estimate the correlation among multiple primary outcomes in blindness, which can resolve the inappropriate correlation estimation among multiple primary outcomes, then we introduced an adaptation of the Bonferroni procedure which can account for correlated data to calculate the alpha of individual outcome. GST using O'Brien ranking procedure and the corresponding global treatment effect (GTE) measure were used to assess the treatment's global impact. We will conduct a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial with compound Danshen dripping pills for stable angina to explore establishing the evaluation mode. We hope that the introduction of this approach can provide methodological aid for the assessment of therapeutic effect of TCM.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jing Hu
- Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100010, China
| | - Shuo Liu
- Key Laboratory for Internal Chinese Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100700, China
| | - Weihong Liu
- Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100010, China
| | - Huina Zhang
- Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100010, China
| | - Jing Chen
- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
| | - Hongcai Shang
- Key Laboratory for Internal Chinese Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100700, China
| |
Collapse
|
84
|
Abstract
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), including acupuncture and Chinese herbs, is used as an alternative therapy to increase the curative effect for erectile dysfunction (ED). A large number of studies have been conducted to investigate the effect and mechanism of TCM for treating ED. The therapeutic effect of acupuncture on ED is still controversial at present. However, some Chinese herbs exhibited satisfying outcomes and they might improve erectile function by activating nitric oxide synthase (NOS)-cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) pathway, increasing cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) expression, elevating testosterone level, reducing intracellular Ca2+ concentration, down-regulating transforming growth factor β1 (TGFβ1)/Smad2 signaling pathway, or ameliorating the oxidative stress.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hao Li
- Department of Urology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
| | - Hongyang Jiang
- Department of Urology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
| | - Jihong Liu
- Department of Urology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
| |
Collapse
|
85
|
Cheng X, Wei Z, Zhang G, Shao X, Li B, Gao R. A systematic review of combinatorial treatment with warming and invigorating drugs and levothyroxine for hypothyroidism caused by Hashimoto disease. Ann Transl Med 2016; 4:459. [PMID: 28090515 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2016.12.16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND We used the systematic review method to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of combinatorial treatment with warming and invigorating drugs and levothyroxine on hypothyroidism caused by Hashimoto thyroiditis (HT). METHODS We set inclusion and exclusion criteria, searched for studies using electronic databases and manual retrieval, selected studies according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and assessed the qualities of the included studies according to the Jadad scale. We performed a meta-analysis and analyzed the biases and sensitivities of the results using Revman 5.3 software. RESULTS We retrieved 94 and 7 of the studies met the inclusion criteria. Warming and invigorating drugs and levothyroxine increased free triiodothyronine (FT3) and free thyroxine (FT4) levels and reduced thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb), and thyroglobulin antibody (TGAb) levels more than levothyroxine alone. However, the FT4 data were not stable. There were no statistically significant differences between the experimental and the control groups with regards to the effects on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndromes and total therapeutic effects. There was insufficient evidence to make conclusions regarding TCM syndromes scores, goiter reduction, recurrence rate, and adverse reactions. CONCLUSIONS Warming and invigorating drugs combined with levothyroxine may improve treatment of hypothyroidism caused by HT more than levothyroxine alone based on the FT3, FT4, TSH, TPOAb, and TGAb results. Based on the low qualities of the included studies, further evidence is needed to confirm these conclusions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiangwen Cheng
- Graduate School of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China;; Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300073, China
| | - Zixiao Wei
- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091, China
| | - Guangde Zhang
- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091, China
| | - Xin Shao
- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091, China
| | - Bo Li
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Affiliated with Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100010, China
| | - Rui Gao
- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091, China
| |
Collapse
|
86
|
Zhang D, Mo X, Xiang J, Zhou N. MOLECULAR IDENTIFICATION OF ORIGINAL PLANTS OF FRITILLARIAE CIRRHOSAE BULBUS, A TRADTIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE (TCM) USING PLANT DNA BARCODING. Afr J Tradit Complement Altern Med 2016; 13:74-82. [PMID: 28480363 PMCID: PMC5412205 DOI: 10.21010/ajtcam.v13i6.12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Abstract
Background: DNA barcoding is a widely used tool that enables rapid and accurate identification of species based on standardized DNA regions. Materials and Methods: In this study, potential DNA barcodes, namely three plastid regions (rbcL, trnH-psbA and matK) and one nuclear ribosomal internal transcribed spacer (ITS) were adopted for species identification of original plants of Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus. Results: The rbcL and trnH-psbA regions showed better success rate of PCR amplification and DNA sequencing, as well as superior discriminatory ability. On the contrary, ITS region did not possess effective genetic variation and matK was faced with low success rate of sequencing. Combination of multi-loci sequences could improve identification ability of DNA barcoding. The trnH-psbA + rbcL could discriminate 25% - 100% species based on the Blast, Tree-Building and Distance methods. Conclusion: The potential DNA barcodes could not completely solving species identification of botanic origins of Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus. In future, we should pay more attention to super-barcoding or specific barcode that enhance ability to discriminate the closely related plants.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Dequan Zhang
- College of pharmacy and chemistry, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan 671000, PR China.,Institute of Materia Medica, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan 671000, PR China
| | - Xinchun Mo
- Department of Life Science and Technology, Lijiang Teacher College, Lijiang, Yunnan 650224, PR China
| | - Jianying Xiang
- Yunnan Academy of Biodiversity, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, Yunnan 650224, PR China
| | - Nong Zhou
- College of pharmacy and chemistry, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan 671000, PR China.,College of Life Science and Engineering, Chongqing Three Gorges University, Chongqing 404000, PR China
| |
Collapse
|
87
|
Chang YL, Chen HY, Chen KB, Chen KC, Chang KL, Chang PC, Chang TT, Chen YC. Investigation of the inhibitors of histone-lysine N-methyltransferase SETD2 for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia from traditional Chinese medicine. SAR QSAR Environ Res 2016; 27:589-608. [PMID: 27218135 DOI: 10.1080/1062936x.2016.1186112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2016] [Accepted: 05/02/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
Abstract
Leukaemia is the leading cause of childhood malignancies. Recent research indicates that the SETD2 gene is associated with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. This study aims to identify potential lead compounds from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) using virtual screening for SET domain containing 2 (SETD2) protein against acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Docking simulation was performed to determine potential candidates which obtain suitable docking poses in the binding domain of the SETD2 protein. We also performed molecular dynamics (MD) simulation to investigate the stability of docking poses of SETD2 protein complexes with the top three TCM candidates and a control. According to the results of docking and MD simulation, coniselin and coniferyl ferulate have high binding affinity and stable interactions with the SETD2 protein. Coniselin is isolated from the alcoholic extract of Comiselinum vaginatum Thell. Coniferyl ferulate can be isolated from Angelica sinensis, Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf, and Notopterygium forbesii. Although S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine has more stable interactions with key residues in the binding domain than coniselin and coniferyl ferulate during MD simulation, the TCM compounds coniselin and coniferyl ferulate are still potential candidates as lead compounds for further study in the drug development process with the SETD2 protein against acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Y-L Chang
- a Department of Bioinformatics and Medical Engineering , Asia University , Taichung , Taiwan
| | - H-Y Chen
- a Department of Bioinformatics and Medical Engineering , Asia University , Taichung , Taiwan
| | - K-B Chen
- a Department of Bioinformatics and Medical Engineering , Asia University , Taichung , Taiwan
- b School of Medicine , College of Medicine, China Medical University , Taichung , Taiwan
- c Department of Anesthesiology , China Medical University Hospital , Taichung , Taiwan
| | - K-C Chen
- d School of Pharmacy , China Medical University , Taichung , Taiwan
| | - K-L Chang
- a Department of Bioinformatics and Medical Engineering , Asia University , Taichung , Taiwan
- e Department of Pharmacy , China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University , Taichung , Taiwan
| | - P-C Chang
- a Department of Bioinformatics and Medical Engineering , Asia University , Taichung , Taiwan
| | - T-T Chang
- f School of Post-Baccalaureate Chinese Medicine , College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University , Taichung , Taiwan
- g Department of Chinese Pediatrics , China Medical University Hospital , Taichung , Taiwan
| | - Y-C Chen
- a Department of Bioinformatics and Medical Engineering , Asia University , Taichung , Taiwan
- h Research Center for Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture , China Medical University , Taichung , Taiwan
- i Department of Medical Research , China Medical University Hospital , Taichung , Taiwan
| |
Collapse
|
88
|
Liu XT, Zhang X, Wen S, Peng L, Hong Q, Kang D. Impact of the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) checklist on reporting of randomized clinical trials in traditional Chinese medicine. J Evid Based Med 2015; 8:192-208. [PMID: 26334556 DOI: 10.1111/jebm.12173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2015] [Accepted: 02/03/2015] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To examine the reporting characteristics and key methodological factors of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in the field of traditional Chinese medicine and assess whether use of the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) statement is associated with improvement in the quality of reports of RCTs. METHOD RCTs published in two major traditional Chinese medicine journals were retrieved and were systematically reviewed. Of those journals, one adopted the CONSORT statement (Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine (JCIM)) and one did not (Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine (CJIM)). Items within the CONSORT 2001 and the CONSORT 2010 statements were taken to develop a 63-item coding manual. The Jadad scale was also used to assess methodological quality of RCTs. Two observers assessed the reporting of reports and extracted data independently. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. SPSS was used for all analyses. RESULTS A total of 76 RCTs were included for the analysis (38 from JCIM and 38 from CJIM). Significant improvements both in the overall quality of reporting (CONSORT score) and reporting of methodological items (Jadad scale) over time were observed in adopter journal (JCIM) (P = 0.001). Overall CONSORT score of studies published during 2010 to 2011 (post-CONSORT) increased 15.30 averagely with 95%CI 8.34 to 22.26 (P = 0.001). Of those, items addressed on reporting of methodological quality were different significantly too. JCIM had more 1.30 items addressed than CJIM in average (95% CI 0.52 to 2.08, P = 0.003). In the multivariate analysis regression, the page length and CONSORT-promoting status have statistically significant associated with the (P = 0.001 and P = 0.040, respectively). CONCLUSION Although a large room needs to improve the reporting of randomized clinical trials in traditional Chinese medicine, the impact for improvement of reporting of TCM RCTs has been proven in some extent.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | - Shu Wen
- Department of Evidence-based Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
| | - Le Peng
- Department of Evidence-based Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
| | - Qi Hong
- Department of Evidence-based Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
| | - Deying Kang
- Department of Evidence-based Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
| |
Collapse
|
89
|
McPherson L, Cochrane S, Zhu X. Current Usage of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Management of Breast Cancer: A Practitioner's Perspective. Integr Cancer Ther 2015; 15:335-42. [PMID: 26420777 PMCID: PMC5739178 DOI: 10.1177/1534735415607656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction. This qualitative study seeks to explore the role within the context of Australian breast cancer oncology treatments that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners play in the treatment of breast cancer. Methods. Semistructured interviews were used on 2 groups: the first group was TCM practitioners who were recognized experts in breast cancer, and the second group consisted of TCM practitioners who treated breast cancer as part of their practice but were not recognized experts. Data analysis was achieved through grounded theory with open coding. Results. The main themes reported on here are the following: the role of TCM in the biomedical management of breast cancer, TCM strategies for the management of breast cancer, and the perceived holistic approach of the TCM practitioner and the importance of a TCM diagnosis in the role of breast cancer care. Discussion. The role of TCM in biomedical breast cancer management is a supportive one; however, this role is difficult as there is a lack of understanding of TCM by biomedical practitioners. The viewpoints of practitioners differed on key strategies of TCM: diagnosis, and treatment protocols. Patients sought the holistic approach of TCM practitioners as they felt it addressed all aspects of their health and not just the symptoms relating to breast cancer. Conclusion. The lack of an integrated medicine approach in relation to TCM makes it difficult to demonstrate the value of the contribution TCM can make to biomedicine in the field of breast care oncology. Effectiveness studies are needed that can accurately represent TCM in this field.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Luke McPherson
- University of Western Sydney, Macarthur, New South Wales, Australia
| | - Suzanne Cochrane
- University of Western Sydney, Macarthur, New South Wales, Australia
| | - Xiaoshu Zhu
- University of Western Sydney, Macarthur, New South Wales, Australia
| |
Collapse
|
90
|
Zhou W, Xu X, Gao J, Sun P, Li L, Shi X, Li J. TCM matrine inducescell arrest and apoptosis with recovery expression of the hepato-specific miR122a in human hepatocellular carcinomaHep G2cell line. Int J Clin Exp Med 2015; 8:9004-9012. [PMID: 26309553 PMCID: PMC4538012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2015] [Accepted: 06/03/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
Abstract
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) accounts for 80% to 90% of liver cancers and it is one of the most prevalent carcinomas throughout the world. Traditional chemotherapy is often developed chemoresistance HCC patients.Matrine is an active component oftraditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and is a promising alternative HCC drug. In this study, the therapeutic effects and the underlying molecular mechanisms of matrine on the human HCC cell lineHep G2 were investigated. High dosage of matrine (1.0 mg/mL) could significantly (P < 0.05) inhibit cell proliferation by 48.39 ± 3.32%, under which cell shrinkage and disruption were observed. Flow cytometry assay showed that the proportion of G1/G0 cells significantly increased, while that of S and G2/M cells significantly decreased after treatment of matrinefor 48 h. These results indicated that cell arrest by matrine appeared. Up-regulation of the hepato-specific miR122a followed by down expression of its targetcyclin G1 (CG1) gene by low concentration of matrine (0.2 mg/mL) was detected using was observed using quantitative real-time PCR, immunohistochemistry (IHC) and western blot assays. In conclusion, matrineinducescell arrest and apoptosis with recovery expression of the hepato-specific miR122a in human hepatocellular carcinoma Hep G2 cell line.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wuyuan Zhou
- Department of Hepatobillary Surgery, Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong UniversityJinan, 250014
- Department of Hepatobillary Surgery, Shandong Cancer HospitalJinan, 250117
| | - Xiang Xu
- Department of Hepatobillary Surgery, Shandong Cancer HospitalJinan, 250117
- School of Medicine and Life Science, University of Jinan-Shandong Academy of Medical ScienceJinan, 250022
| | - Jie Gao
- Department of Hepatobillary Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding HospitalYantai, 264000, China
| | - Pengfei Sun
- Department of Hepatobillary Surgery, Shandong Cancer HospitalJinan, 250117
- School of Medicine and Life Science, University of Jinan-Shandong Academy of Medical ScienceJinan, 250022
| | - Lei Li
- Department of Hepatobillary Surgery, Shandong Cancer HospitalJinan, 250117
| | - Xuetao Shi
- Department of Hepatobillary Surgery, Shandong Cancer HospitalJinan, 250117
| | - Jie Li
- Department of Hepatobillary Surgery, Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong UniversityJinan, 250014
| |
Collapse
|
91
|
Chen Y, Wang XX, Zhao BJ, Bu J, Su YR, Zhang J. Effects of icariin on orthodontic tooth movement in rats. Int J Clin Exp Med 2015; 8:8608-8616. [PMID: 26309512 PMCID: PMC4538041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2015] [Accepted: 03/30/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
Abstract
PURPOSE Orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) is achieved through bone remodeling of the alveolar bone. Icariin, the active ingredient isolated from Herba Epimedii which is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) commonly used for osteoporosis treatment in China. The purpose of the study is to explore the effect of icariin on OTM in rats, and analyze the possible mechanism involved. METHODS 48 rats were selected and divided into 2 groups: the control group and the experimental group. Rats in the experimental group were given 20 mg/kg/day icariin by intragastric administration, while the control group received the same volume solvent. All rats were placed a closed coil spring between their upper first molar and incisor, exerting a force of about 40 g to establish animal models of OTM. As the first molar moved mesially, a space between the first and second molar was created. The rats were sacrificed in batch on the 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th days after orthodontic treatment. The amount of tooth movement was measured, and histomorphometric analysis based on slices from periodontium adjacent to the maxillary first molars were used to observe new bone formation, bone resorption and quantify osteoclasts. KEY RESULTS Icariin increased OTM (P<0.05) by 65.2%, 35.3%, 11.7% and 16.7% on day 7, 14, 21, 28 respectively compared with the control group. The number of osteoclasts in the icariin group showed a transient but sudden increase and then a persistent decrease. CONCLUSIONS Icariin could accelerate OTM in rats through promoting bone remodeling of alveolar bone.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yun Chen
- Department of Orthodontics, Surgery, School of Stomatology, Shandong UniversityJinan, Shandong Province, China
| | - Xu-Xia Wang
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Stomatology, Shandong UniversityJinan, Shandong Province, China
| | - Bing-Jie Zhao
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Stomatology, Shandong UniversityJinan, Shandong Province, China
| | - Jie Bu
- Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Jining Medical UniversityJining, Shandong Province, China
| | - Yu-Ran Su
- Department of Orthodontics, Surgery, School of Stomatology, Shandong UniversityJinan, Shandong Province, China
| | - Jun Zhang
- Department of Orthodontics, Surgery, School of Stomatology, Shandong UniversityJinan, Shandong Province, China
| |
Collapse
|
92
|
Zhong Y, Menon MC, Deng Y, Chen Y, He JC. Recent Advances in Traditional Chinese Medicine for Kidney Disease. Am J Kidney Dis 2015; 66:513-22. [PMID: 26015275 DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2015.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2015] [Accepted: 04/05/2015] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
Because current treatment options for chronic kidney disease (CKD) are limited, many patients seek out alternative therapies such as traditional Chinese medicine. However, there is a lack of evidence from large clinical trials to support the use of traditional medicines in patients with CKD. Many active components of traditional medicine formulas are undetermined and their toxicities are unknown. Therefore, there is a need for research to identify active compounds from traditional medicines and understand the mechanisms of action of these compounds, as well as their potential toxicity, and subsequently perform well-designed, randomized, controlled, clinical trials to study the efficacy and safety of their use in patients with CKD. Significant progress has been made in this field within the last several years. Many active compounds have been identified by applying sophisticated techniques such as mass spectrometry, and more mechanistic studies of these compounds have been performed using both in vitro and in vivo models. In addition, several well-designed, large, randomized, clinical trials have recently been published. We summarize these recent advances in the field of traditional medicines as they apply to CKD. In addition, current barriers for further research are also discussed. Due to the ongoing research in this field, we believe that stronger evidence to support the use of traditional medicines for CKD will emerge in the near future.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yifei Zhong
- Department of Nephrology, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
| | - Madhav C Menon
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY
| | - Yueyi Deng
- Department of Nephrology, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Yiping Chen
- Department of Nephrology, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - John Cijiang He
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY.
| |
Collapse
|
93
|
Abstract
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is widely used in clinical research due to its low toxicity, low number of side effects, and low cost. Many components of common fruits and vegetables play well-documented roles as chemopreventive or chemotherapeutic agents that suppress tumorigenesis. Anthraquinones are commonly extracted from the Polygonaceae family of plants, e.g., Rheum palmatum and Rheum officinale. Some of the major chemical components of anthraquinone and its derivatives, such as aloe-emodin, danthron, emodin, chrysophanol, physcion, and rhein, have demonstrated potential anticancer properties. This review evaluates the pharmacological effects of emodin, a major component of Aloe vera. In particular, emodin demonstrates anti-neoplastic, anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenesis, and toxicological potential for use in pharmacology, both in vitro and in vivo. Emodin demonstrates cytotoxic effects (e.g., cell death) through the arrest of the cell cycle and the induction of apoptosis in cancer cells. The overall molecular mechanisms of emodin include cell cycle arrest, apoptosis, and the promotion of the expression of hypoxia-inducible factor 1α, glutathione S-transferase P, N-acetyltransferase, and glutathione phase I and II detoxification enzymes while inhibiting angiogenesis, invasion, migration, chemical-induced carcinogen-DNA adduct formation, HER2/neu, CKII kinase, and p34cdc2 kinase in human cancer cells. Hopefully, this summary will provide information regarding the actions of emodin in cancer cells and broaden the application potential of chemotherapy to additional cancer patients in the future.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shu-Chun Hsu
- Department of Nutrition, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
| | - Jing-Gung Chung
- Department of Biological Science and Technology, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
- Department of Biotechnology, Asia University, Taichung 413, Taiwan
| |
Collapse
|
94
|
King-Fai C, Ping-Chung L, Lai-Yi W, Yuet-Shim F. Patient recruitment for clinical trials on traditional Chinese medicine: Challenges, barriers, and strategies. Patient Prefer Adherence 2008; 2:207-14. [PMID: 19920965 PMCID: PMC2770389 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s3400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Failure to recruit sufficient numbers of participants is a major barrier to the completion of randomized controlled trials in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinical trials. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the commonly used strategies for the recruitment of patients in TCM clinical trials, to identify the most common reasons for attrition and refusal, and to identify barriers and potential solutions to the difficulties. METHODS AND RESULTS There are four stages in the actual recruitment process, which included introducing the project to the potential patients, explaining how to implement the project, assessing and intensifying the understanding and facilitating patient decision-making. When insufficient recruitment occurred, the following steps should be considered: reevaluating the required sample size; adding new sites to the trial; eliminating hospitals that had poor recruiting records; extending the patient recruitment period, modifying the patient inclusion/exclusion criteria; and shifting placebo-controlled to active-controlled arrangements. Success in reaching target recruitment depended largely on being able to directly contact patients through posters, newspaper advertisements, television interviews, patient support groups, and physician referrals in hospitals. CONCLUSIONS Suspicions against the placebo and unwillingness to stop taking other herbal supplements made recruitment more difficult, time-consuming, and costly. In a Chinese community, open advertising in the local newspaper may be particularly attractive.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Leung Ping-Chung
- Correspondence: Leung Ping-Chung, Director of Institute of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 5/F School of Public Health Building, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong, China, Tel +852 2252 8868, Fax +852 2632 5441, Email
| | | | | |
Collapse
|