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Wang T, Gong X, Xia C, Kong W, Geng S, Jiang H, Xiao E, Wang H, Yu Y, Li C, Yuan K. An integrated transcriptomics and network pharmacology approach to explore the mechanism of Wang-Bi tablet against SAPHO syndrome. Int J Rheum Dis 2024; 27:e15077. [PMID: 38402418 DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.15077] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND SAPHO syndrome is recognized as a rare entity with damage to skin and bones due to inflammation. Currently, the treatment for SAPHO syndrome is still a challenge in clinical practice. In this study, an integrated transcriptomics and network pharmacology approach was applied to explore the therapeutic effect and mechanism of Wang-Bi tablet (WBT) on SAPHO syndrome. METHODS The main components of WBT and their targets, as well as the targets of SAPHO syndrome, were collected from databases. Network visualization was performed using Cytoscape software. The GO and KEGG enrichment analysis was executed by David dataset. Then, the molecular mechanism of WBT improving SAPHO syndrome was validated by transcriptomics of peripheral blood neutrophils in SAPHO syndrome. Finally, the above results were validated by molecular docking. RESULTS The Network Pharmacology results showed there are 152 core targets for WBT treatment on SAPHO syndrome. RNA-seq data showed 442 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in peripheral blood neutrophils of SAPHO patients. Intriguingly, NIK/NF-kappaB-, MyD88-dependent toll-like receptor-, and MAPK pathway were included in the enrichment results of network pharmacology and RNA-seq. Moreover, we verified that the core components of WBT have good affinity with the core targets of NIK/NF-kappaB-, MyD88-dependent toll-like receptor-, and MAPK pathway by molecular docking. CONCLUSIONS This study illustrated that the possible mechanisms of WBT against SAPHO syndrome may be related to NIK/NF-kappaB-, MyD88-dependent toll-like receptor-, and MAPK pathway, and further experiments are needed to prove these predictions.
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- Ting Wang
- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Guang'an Men Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guang'an Men Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Graduate School of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Life Sciences, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Fangshan Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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Wang Y, Jiang H, Geng S, Yang C, Zhang Y, Huang F. Lymphoma mimicking spondyloarthritis: A series of 10 cases. Int J Rheum Dis 2024; 27:e14953. [PMID: 37994279 DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.14953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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- Yanyan Wang
- Department of Rheumatology, Beijing Electric Power Hospital, Beijing, China
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- School of Chinese Materia, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Beijing Electric Power Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Beijing Electric Power Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, People Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
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Geng SH, Liu L, Lin ZM, Zhang H, Mei RG, Liu X, Liu JC, Huang GR, Zhang WC. A review of novel research technology to explore the mystery of traditional Chinese medicine: Terahertz. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35870. [PMID: 37986326 PMCID: PMC10659643 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035870] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023] Open
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During the 2022 Annual National Terahertz Biophysics Conference, the hypothesis was proposed that bio frequency electromagnetic fields sensitive points, akin to acupuncture points, exist in the human body. This development has prompted numerous researchers to apply terahertz technology to the field of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In recent years, terahertz technology has achieved notable progress in the field of TCM, particularly concerning the meridian-collateral system. This review systematically presents the advancements in terahertz technology and its implications on TCM theory from a biophysical perspective. Additionally, it summarizes the utilization of terahertz waves in elucidating aspects of TCM, particularly focusing on the scientific connotation of Qi, the theoretical foundation of the meridian-collateral system, and moxibustion in diagnosing and treating diseases. We aimed to explore the innovative applications and distinct advantages of terahertz technology in TCM and its feasibility as a pioneering technological tool for the modernization of TCM.
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- Shao-hui Geng
- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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Zhang YQ, Wang R, Zhao DL, Shao MM, Geng SH, Lu LJ. [Efficacy and safety of modified Hartel approach in the treatment of primary trigeminal neuralgia with radiofrequency thermocoagulation]. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 2023; 103:1134-1139. [PMID: 37055231 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112137-20221220-02681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/15/2023]
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Objective: To assess the efficacy and safety of modified Hartel approach in the treatment of primary trigeminal neuralgia with radiofrequency thermocoagulation. Methods: A total of 89 patients with primary trigeminal neuralgia in Nanjing Drum Tower Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University from July 2021 to July 2022 were prospectively included, and were divided into experimental group (n=45, modified Hartel approach: selecting 2.0 cm lateral to and 1.0 cm below angulus oris as insertion point) and control group (n=44, traditional Hartel approach: selecting 2.5 cm lateral to the angulus oris as insertion point) according to the random number table method. There were 19 males and 26 females in the experimental group, and aged (67.6±8.8) years. Meanwhile, there were 19 males and 25 females in the control group, and aged (64.8±11.7) years. All the patients were treated by CT-guided radiofrequency thermocoagulation. The success rate of one-time puncture, number of punctures, the time of puncture, operation time, numerical rating scale (NRS) scores and complications were recorded and compared between the two groups. Results: The success rate of one-time puncture in experimental group was 64.4% (29/45), which was higher than that in control group 31.8% (14/44) (P<0.05). The number of punctures [M (Q1, Q3)], the time of puncture [M (Q1, Q3)] and operation time in the experimental group were 1 (1, 2), 218 (206, 378) s, (19.9±2.7) min, which were less than those of control group [2 (1, 3), 390 (231, 598) s, (27.0±3.9) min] (all P<0.05). The NRS scores [M (Q1, Q3)] of 1 day, 1 month and 3 months after surgery in the experimental group were 1 (1, 2), 1 (0, 2) and 1(0, 1), respectively, which were lower than the baseline level [6 (6, 7)] (all P<0.05). The NRS scores [M (Q1, Q3)] of 1 day, 1 month and 3 months after surgery in the control group were 1 (1, 2), 1 (0, 2) and 1 (0, 2), respectively, which were lower than the baseline level [6 (6, 7)] (all P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of nausea and vomiting, facial numbness, and decreased masticatory muscle strength between the two groups (all P>0.05) In the experimental group, two patients had puncture needles into the oral cavity, with timely detection and replacement of puncture needles, and no infection occurred. There was no cerebrospinal fluid leakage and decreased corneal reflex in both groups. Conclusion: The modified Hartel approach can significantly improve the success rate of one-time puncture via foramen ovale, reduce the operation time and the incidence of postoperative facial swelling, which is a safe and effective puncture method.
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- Y Q Zhang
- Nanjing Drum Tower Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Nanjing 210008, China
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- Department of Pain Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, the Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing 210008, China
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- Department of Pain Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, the Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing 210008, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Department of Pain Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Clinical College of Traditional Chinese and Western Medical University, Nanjing 210008, China
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- Nanjing Drum Tower Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Nanjing 210008, China
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Li C, Geng S, Wei S, Guo S. Dr. Li et al reply. J Rheumatol 2021; 49:657. [PMID: 34911804 DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.211185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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We appreciate Wang et al1 for their interest in our article2 and for highlighting the pathogenic role of cytokine dysregulation in SAPHO (synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis) syndrome. The authors also address the possible mechanism of secukinumab in the treatment of SAPHO syndrome: blocking the expression of Th17 cell-related cytokines.
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- Chen Li
- Department of Rheumatology, Fangshan Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine; Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences; School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China. C. Li and S. Geng contributed equally to this work. This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (81822030), Beijing Natural Science Foundation (7172175), the CAMS Initiative for Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences (CIFMS; 2017-I2M-3-001, 2017- I2M-3-003), the Central Level Public Interest Program for Scientific Research Institute (2018RC31003), the Capital Medical Research and Development Fund (2016-4-40112), and the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2016YFC0901500). The authors declare no conflicts of interest relevant to this article. Address correspondence to Dr. C. Li, Department of Rheumatology, Fangshan Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, No.4, Chengguan Health Care Road, Fangshan District, Beijing, China; Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1 Shuaifuyuan, 100730 Beijing, China.
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- Department of Rheumatology, Fangshan Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine; Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences; School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China. C. Li and S. Geng contributed equally to this work. This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (81822030), Beijing Natural Science Foundation (7172175), the CAMS Initiative for Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences (CIFMS; 2017-I2M-3-001, 2017- I2M-3-003), the Central Level Public Interest Program for Scientific Research Institute (2018RC31003), the Capital Medical Research and Development Fund (2016-4-40112), and the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2016YFC0901500). The authors declare no conflicts of interest relevant to this article. Address correspondence to Dr. C. Li, Department of Rheumatology, Fangshan Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, No.4, Chengguan Health Care Road, Fangshan District, Beijing, China; Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1 Shuaifuyuan, 100730 Beijing, China.
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- Department of Rheumatology, Fangshan Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine; Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences; School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China. C. Li and S. Geng contributed equally to this work. This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (81822030), Beijing Natural Science Foundation (7172175), the CAMS Initiative for Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences (CIFMS; 2017-I2M-3-001, 2017- I2M-3-003), the Central Level Public Interest Program for Scientific Research Institute (2018RC31003), the Capital Medical Research and Development Fund (2016-4-40112), and the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2016YFC0901500). The authors declare no conflicts of interest relevant to this article. Address correspondence to Dr. C. Li, Department of Rheumatology, Fangshan Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, No.4, Chengguan Health Care Road, Fangshan District, Beijing, China; Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1 Shuaifuyuan, 100730 Beijing, China.
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- Department of Rheumatology, Fangshan Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine; Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences; School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China. C. Li and S. Geng contributed equally to this work. This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (81822030), Beijing Natural Science Foundation (7172175), the CAMS Initiative for Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences (CIFMS; 2017-I2M-3-001, 2017- I2M-3-003), the Central Level Public Interest Program for Scientific Research Institute (2018RC31003), the Capital Medical Research and Development Fund (2016-4-40112), and the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2016YFC0901500). The authors declare no conflicts of interest relevant to this article. Address correspondence to Dr. C. Li, Department of Rheumatology, Fangshan Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, No.4, Chengguan Health Care Road, Fangshan District, Beijing, China; Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1 Shuaifuyuan, 100730 Beijing, China.
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Geng S, Yang L, Cheng F, Zhang Z, Li J, Liu W, Li Y, Chen Y, Bao Y, Chen L, Fei Z, Li X, Hou J, Lin Y, Liu Z, Zhang S, Wang H, Zhang Q, Wang H, Wang X, Zhang J. Gut Microbiota Are Associated With Psychological Stress-Induced Defections in Intestinal and Blood-Brain Barriers. Front Microbiol 2020; 10:3067. [PMID: 32010111 PMCID: PMC6974438 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2019.03067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [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: 06/11/2019] [Accepted: 12/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Altered gut microbiota has been identified during psychological stress, which causes severe health issues worldwide. The integrity of the intestinal barrier and blood-brain barrier regulates the process of bacterial translocation and can supply the nervous system with real-time information about the environment. However, the association of gut microbiota with psychological stress remains to be fully interpreted. In this study, we established a psychological stress model using an improved communication box and compared the expression of tight junction proteins in multiple regions of the intestinal (duodenum, jejunum, ileum) and blood-brain (amygdala, hippocampus) barriers between model and control rats. We also conducted fecal microbiota analysis using 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Expression levels of the stress-related indicators adrenocorticotropic hormone, NR3C1,2, and norepinephrine were increased in the model group compared to control group. Psychological stress reduced brain and intestinal levels of tight junction proteins, including claudin5, occludin, α-actin, and ZO-1. Microbiota analysis revealed elevated microbial diversity and fecal proportions of Intestinimonas, Catenisphaera, and Globicatella in the model group. Further analysis indicated a negative correlation of Allisonella and Odoribacter, as well as a positive correlation of norank_f__Peptococcaceae, Clostridium_sensu_stricto_1, and Coprococcus_2, with claudin5, occludin, α-actin, and ZO-1. Our use of a rodent model to explore the association between compromised intestinal and blood-brain barriers and altered fecal microbiota under psychological stress improves our understanding of the gut-brain axis. Here, cues converge to control basic developmental processes in the intestine and brain such as barrier function. This study provides new directions for investigating the pathogenesis of emotional disorders and the formulation of clinical treatment.
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- Shaohui Geng
- First Clinical Medical College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Basic Medical College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Basic Medical College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Rehabilitation Medical College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Basic Medical College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Basic Medical College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Basic Medical College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Acupuncture and Massage College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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