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    Long-term efficacy and safety of Huangqi(Radix Astragali Mongolici)-based Traditional Chinese Medicine in diabetic peripheral neuropathy:a Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

    PING JingHAO HongzhengWU ZhenqiZOU Meijuan...
    229-242页
    查看更多>>摘要:OBJECTIVE:To assess the long-term effectiveness of Huangqi(Radix Astragali Mongolici,HQ)-based Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)in the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN).METHODS:Nine databases were searched to retrieve available randomized controlled trials that compared HQ-based TCM and Western Medicines in the treatment of DPN.The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Cochrane bias risk tool,and RevMan 5.4 was used for data analysis.The effect estimates of interest were risk ratio(RR),mean difference(MD)or standardized mean difference(SMD)with 95%confidence interval(Cl).RESULTS:The results from 48 available studies assessing 3759 patients demonstrated thatcases administered HQ-based TCM[RR=1.30,95%Cl(1.21,1.40),P<0.000 01]or HQ-based TCM combined with Western Medicines[RR=1.25,95%Cl(1.19,1.31),P<0.000 01]exhibited higher total efficacy rates than individuals who received Western Medicine alone.The results showed that the HQ-based TCM group had decreased Toronto Clinical Scoring System scores[MD=-1.50,95%Cl(-1.83,-1.17),P<0.000 01],and reduced serum interleukin 6[SMD=-0.57,95%Cl(-0.87,-0.27),P=0.0002]and tumor necrosis factors-α levels[SMD=-0.60,95%Cl(-0.95,-0.25),P=0.0009].In addition,both HQ-based TCM and HQ-based TCM combined with Western Medicine increased nerve conduction velocity and decreased glycaemia compared with Western Medicine alone.In terms of blood lipids,oxidative stress and adverse drug reactions,there were no significant differences between the HQ-based TCM groups and the Western Medicine control group.CONCLUSION:The current Meta-analysis revealed that HQ-based TCM yields higher efficacy and safety than Western Medicine alone for the treatment of DPN,although further well-designed RCTs are required to validate these findings.

    Efficacy and safety of extracorporeal shock wave therapy combined with sodium hyaluronate in treatment of knee osteoarthritis:a systematic review and Meta-analysis

    ZHOU MingwangDONG ZhuanliWEI ChanghaoFENG Lufang...
    243-250页
    查看更多>>摘要:OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy and safety of extracorporeal shockwave therapy(ESWT)combined with sodium hyaluronate(HA)for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis(KOA).METHODS:PubMed,Embase,the Cochrane Library,Web of Science,China National Knowledge Infrastructure,Wanfang database,China Science and Technology Journal Database,and SinoMed were searched from inception to July 2020.The quality of the randomized controlled trials was evaluated independently by two reviewers according to the criteria in the Cochrane Collaboration for Systematic Reviews.The identified articles were then screened individually using EndnoteX9 for eligibility in this Meta-analysis.The heterogeneity among the articles was evaluated using 12.RESULTS:A total of 17 studies,comprising 2000 individuals,were included in this Meta-analysis.The results showed that a significant improvement was observed in knee pain and function based on the clinical efficacy of ESWT combined with HA.Statistical analysis of clinical efficacy showed that[relative risk(RR)=1.21,95%confidence interval(Cl)(1.12,1.30),P<0.01].Statistical analysis of visual analog scale showed that[standardized mean difference(SMD)=-2.84,95%Cl(-4.01,-1.66),P<0.01].Western Ontario and McMaster University osteoarthritis index statistical analysis showed that[SMD=-1.57,95%Cl(-2.52,-0.61),P<0.01].Lysholm score statistical analysis showed that[SMD=1.71,95%Cl(0.98,2.44),P<0.01].In addition,only minor side effects,such as redness and swelling of the skin,were observed.CONCLUSIONS:Medium to low quality evidence showed that ESWT combined with HA offers an inexpensive,well-tolerated,safe,and effective method to improve pain and functionality in patients with KOA.However,tightly controlled,randomized,large multicenter trials are warranted to validate the current findings.

    Polyphyllin I enhances tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand-induced inhibition of human osteosarcoma cell growth via downregulating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway

    CHANG JunliZHAO FulaiSUN XingyuanMA Xiaoping...
    251-259页
    查看更多>>摘要:OBJECTIVE:To investigate the synergistic effects of polyphyllin I(PPI)combined with tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand(TRAIL)on the growth of osteosarcoma cells through downregulating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.METHODS:Cell viability,apoptosis and cell cycle distribution were examined using cell counting kit-8 and flow cytometry assays.The morphology of cancer cells was observed with inverted phase contrast microscope.The migration and invasion abilities were examined by xCELLigence real time cell analysis DP system and transwell assays.The expressions of poly(adenosine diphosphate-ribose)polymerase,C-Myc,Cyclin B1,cyclin-dependent kinases 1,N-cadherin,Vimentin,Active-β-catenin,β-catenin,p-glycogen synthase kinase 3β(GSK-3β)and GSK-3β were determined by Western blotting assay.RESULTS:PPI sensitized TRAIL-induced decrease of viability,migration and invasion,as well as increase of apoptosis and cell cycle arrest of MG-63 and U-2 OS osteosarcoma cells.The synergistic effect of PPI with TRAIL in inhibiting the growth of osteosarcoma cells was at least partially realized through the inactivation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.CONCLUSION:The combination of PPI and TRAIL is potentially a novel treatment strategy of osteosarcoma.

    Anti-inflammatory mechanism of the non-volatile ingredients originated from Guanghuoxiang(Pogostemonis Herba)based on high performance liquid chromatography-heated electron spray ionization-high resolution mass spectroscope and cell metabolomics

    JING WenguangLIN XiaoyuLI ChuZHAO Xiaoliang...
    260-267页
    查看更多>>摘要:OBJECTIVE:To explore the anti-inflammatory components and mechanism of the non-volatile ingredients of patchouli.METHODS:High performance liquid chromatography-heated electron spray ionization-high resolution mass spectroscope(HPLC-HESI-HRMS)was used to analyze the chemical constituents of the non-volatile ingredients of patchouli.The anti-inflammatory activity of ingredients was evaluated using lipopolysaccharide(LPS)induced RAW264.7 cell inflammation model,and the anti-inflammatory mechanism was investigated using multivariate statistical analysis of cell metabolomics.RESULTS:The non-volatile ingredients of patchouli were characterized by HPLC-HESI-HRMS,and 36 flavonoids and 18 other components were identified.These ingredients of patchouli not only had a good protective effect on the LPS-induced inflammation model of RAW264.7 cells,but also regulated the expression levels of arginine,L-leucine,cholesterol,fructose and sorbitol by down-regulating arginine metabolism,aminoacyl-tRNA biosynthesis,polyol/sorbitol pathway,so as to reduce inflammation and reduce cell damage.CONCLUSION:The non-volatile ingredients of patchouli had good anti-inflammatory effect and exerted its curative effect by regulating endogenous metabolic pathway to reduce inflammatory response.

    Emodin suppresses alkali burn-induced corneal inflammation and neovascularization by the vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 signaling pathway

    ZHENG XueyingGUO LiangLAI SiyiLI Fengyue...
    268-276页
    查看更多>>摘要:OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of emodin on alkali burn-induced corneal inflammation and neovascularization.METHODS:The ability of emodin to target vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2(VEGFR2)was predicted by molecular docking.The effects of emodin on the invasion,migration,and proliferation of human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVEC)were determined by cell counting kit-8,Transwell,and tube formation assays.Analysis of apoptosis was performed by flow cytometry.CD31 levels were examined by immunofluorescence.The abundance and phosphorylation state of VEGFR2,protein kinase B(Akt),signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3),and P38 were examined by immunoblot analysis.Corneal alkali burn was performed on 40 mice.Animals were divided randomly into two groups,and the alkali-burned eyes were then treated with drops of either 10 μM emodin or phosphate buffered saline(PBS)four times a day.Slit-lamp microscopy was used to evaluate inflammation and corneal neovascularization(CNV)in all eyes on Days 0,7,10,and 14.The mice were killed humanely 14 d after the alkali bum,and their corneas were removed and preserved at-80 ℃ until histological study or protein extraction.RESULTS:Molecular docking confirmed that emodin was able to target VEGFR2.The findings revealed that emodin decreased the invasion,migration,angiogenesis,and proliferation of HUVEC in a dose-dependent manner.In mice,emodin suppressed corneal inflammatory cell infiltration and inhibited the development of corneal neovascularization induced by alkali bum.Compared to those of the PBS-treated group,lower VEGFR2 expression and CD31 levels were found in the emodin-treated group.Emodin dramatically decreased the expression of VEGFR2,p-VEGFR2,p-Akt,p-STAT3,and p-P38 in VEGF-treated HUVEC.CONCLUSION:This study provides a new avenue for evaluating the molecular mechanisms underlying corneal inflammation and neovascularization.Emodin might be a promising new therapeutic option for corneal alkali burns.

    Gehua Jiejiu Dizhi decoction(葛花解酒涤脂汤)ameliorates alcoholic fatty liver in mice by regulating lipid and bile acid metabolism and with exertion of antioxidant stress based on 4DLabel-free quantitative proteomic study

    HAN MinYI XuYOU ShaoweiWU Xueli...
    277-288页
    查看更多>>摘要:OBJECTIVE:To analyze the effect and molecular mechanism of Gehua Jiejiu Dizhi decoction(葛花解酒涤脂汤,GJDD)on alcoholic fatty live disease(AFLD)by using proteomic methods.METHODS:The male C57BL/6J mouse were randomly divided into four groups:control group,model group,GJDD group and resveratrol group.After the AFLD model was successfully prepared by intragastric administration of alcohol once on the basis of the Lieber-DeCarli classical method,the GJDD group and resveratrol group were intragastrically administered with GJDD(4900 mg/kg)and resveratrol(400 mg/kg)respectively,once a day for 9 d.The fat deposition of liver tissue was observed and evaluated by oil red O(ORO)staining.4DLabel-free quantitative proteome method was used to determine and quantify the protein expression in liver tissue of each experimental group.The differentially expressed proteins were screened according to protein expression differential multiples,and then analyzed by Gene ontology classification and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway enrichment.Finally,expression validation of the differentially co-expressed proteins from control group,model group and GJDD group were verified by targeted proteomics quantification techniques.RESULTS:In semiquantitative analyses of ORO,all kinds of steatosis(ToS,MaS,and MiS)were evaluated higher in AFLD mice compared to those in GJDD or resveratrol-treated mice.4DLabel-free proteomics analysis results showed that a total of 4513 proteins were identified,of which 3763 proteins were quantified and 946 differentially expressed proteins were screened.Compared with the control group,145 proteins were up-regulated and 148 proteins were down-regulated in the liver tissue of model group.In addition,compared with the model group,92 proteins were up-regulated and 135 proteins were down-regulated in the liver tissue of the GJDD group.15 differentially co-expressed proteins were found between every two groups(model group vs control group,GJDD group vs model group and GJDD group vs control group),which were involved in many biological processes.Among them,11 differentially co-expressed key proteins(Aox3,H1-5,Fabp5,Ces3a,Nudt7,Serpinb1a,Fkbp11,Rp12211,Keg1,Acss2 and Slco1a1)were further identified by targeted proteomic quantitative technology and their expression patterns were consistent with the results of 4D label-free proteomic analysis.CONCLUSIONS:Our study provided proteomics-based evidence that GJDD alleviated AFLD by modulating liver protein expression,likely through the modulation of lipid metabolism,bile acid metabolism and with exertion of antioxidant stress.

    Efficacy of Sailuotong(塞络通)on neurovascular unit in amyloid precursor protein/presenilin-1 transgenic mice with Alzheimer's disease

    SUN LinjuanLI ChengfuLIU JiangangLI Nannan...
    289-302页
    查看更多>>摘要:OBJECTIVE:To discuss the influence of Sailuotong(塞络通,SLT)on the Neurovascular Unit(NVUs)of amyloid precursor protein(APP)/presenilin-1(PS1)mice and evaluate the role of gas supplementation in activating blood circulation during the progression of Alzheimer's disease(AD).METHODS:The mice were allocated into the following nine groups:(a)the C57 Black(C57BL)sham-operated group(control group),(b)ischaemic treatment in C57BL mice(the C57 ischaemic group),(c)the APP/PS1 sham surgery group(APP/PS1 model group),(d)ischaemic treatment in APP/PS1 mice(APP/PS1 ischaemic group),(e)C57BL mice treated with aspirin following ischaemic treatment(C57BL ischaemic+aspirin group),(f)C57BL mice treated with SLT following ischaemic treatment(C57BL ischaemic+SLT group),(g)APP/PS1 mice treated with SLT(APP/PS1+SLT group),(h)APP/PS1 mice treated with donepezil hydrochloride following ischaemic treatment(APP/PS1 ischaemic+donepezil hydrochloride group)and(i)APP/PS1 mice treated with SLT following ischaemic treatment(APP/PS1 ischaemic+SLT group).The ischaemic model was established by operating on the bilateral common carotid arteries and creating a microembolism.The Morris water maze and step-down tests were used to detect the spatial behaviour and memory ability of mice.The hippocampus of each mouse was observed by haematoxylin and eosin(HE)and Congo red staining.The ultrastructure of NVUs in each group was observed by electron microscopy,and various biochemical indicators were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELSA).The protein expression level was detected by Western blot.The mRNA expression was detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR).RESULTS:The results of the Morris water maze and step-down tests showed that ischemia reduced learning and memory in the mice,which were restored by SLT.The results of HE staining showed that SLT restored the pathological changes of the NVUs.The Congo red staining results revealed that SLT also improved the scattered orange-red sediments in the upper cortex and hippocampus of the APP/PS1 and APP/PS1 ischaemic mice.Furthermore,SLT significantly reduced the content of Aβ,improved the vascular endothelium and repaired the mitochondrial structures.The ELISA detection,western blot detection and qRT-PCR showed that SLT significantly increased the vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF),angiopoietin and basic fibroblast growth factor,as well as the levels of gene and protein expression of low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein-1(LRP-1)and VEGF in brain tissue.CONCLUSIONS:By increasing the expression of VEGF,SLT can promote vascular proliferation,up-regulate the expression of LRP-1,promote the clearance of Aβ and improve the cognitive impairment of APP/PS1 mice.These results confirm that SLT can improve AD by promoting vascular proliferation and Aβ clearance to protect the function of NVUs.

    Yemazhui(Herba Eupatorii Lindleyani)ameliorates lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury via modulation of the toll-like receptor 4/nuclear factor kappa-B/nod-like receptor family pyrin domain-containing 3 protein signaling pathway and intestinal flora

    REN LiHAI YangYANG XueLUO Xianqin...
    303-314页
    查看更多>>摘要:OBJECTIVE:To investigate the impact of Yemazhui(Herba Eupatorii Lindleyani,HEL)against lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced acute lung injury(ALI)and explore its underlying mechanism in vivo.METHODS:The chemical constituents of HEL were analyzed by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry method.Then,HEL was found to suppress LPS-induced ALI in vivo.Six-week-old male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into 6 groups:control,LPS,Dexamethasone(Dex),HEL low dose 6 g/kg(HEL-L),HEL medium dose 18 g/kg(HEL-M)and HEL high dose 54 g/kg(HEL-H)groups.The model rats were intratracheally injected with 3 mg/kg LPS to establish an ALI model.Leukocyte counts,lung wet/dry weight ratio,as wellas myeloperoxidase(MPO)activity were determined followed by the detection with hematoxylin and eosin staining,enzyme linked immunosorbent assay,quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction,western blotting,immunohistochemistry,and immunofluorescence.Besides,to explore the effect of HEL on ALI-mediated intestinal flora,we performed 16s rRNA sequencing analysis of intestinal contents.RESULTS:HEL attenuated LPS-induced inflammation in lung tissue and intestinal flora disturbance.Mechanism study indicated that HEL suppressed the lung coefficient and wet/dry weight ratio of LPS-induced ALI in rats,inhibited leukocytes exudation and MPO activity,and improved the pathological injury of lung tissue.In addition,HEL reduced the expression of tumor necrosis factor-alpha,interleukin-1 beta(IL-1 β)and interleukin-6(IL-6)in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and serum,and inhibited nuclear displacement of nuclear factor kappa-B p65(NF-κBp65).And 18 g/kg HEL also reduced the expression levels of toll-like receptor 4(TLR4),myeloid differentiation factor 88,NF-κBp65,phosphorylated inhibitor kappa B alpha(phospho-IκBα),nod-like receptor family pyrin domain-containing 3 protein(NLRP3),IL-1β,and interleukin-18(IL-18)in lung tissue,and regulated intestinal flora disturbance.CONCLUSIONS:In summary,our findings revealed that HEL has a protective effect on LPS-induced ALI in rats,and its mechanism may be related to inhibiting TLR4/NF-κB/NLRP3 signaling pathway and improving intestinal flora disturbance.

    Protective effect of thyroid and restores of ovarian function of Buzhong Yiqi granule(补中益气颗粒)on experimental autoimmune thyroiditis in female rats

    WANG YuezhuZHANG YuyangQIAO JiajunLU Yuyuan...
    315-323页
    查看更多>>摘要:OBJECTIVE:To observe the effects of Buzhong Yiqi granule(补中益气颗粒)on thyroid function and ovarian function in rats with experimental autoimmune thyroiditis(EAT).METHODS:EAT model was replicate by using the method of mixing and injecting porcine thyroglobulin with Freund's adjuvant and high iodine.Rats were randomly divided into normal control(NC)group,EAT model(EAT)group,selenium yeast(PC)group,low dose Buzhong Yiqi(BZYQ-L)group,medium dose Buzhong Yiqi(BZYQ-M)group and high dose Buzhong Yiqi(BZYQ-H)group.After two months of drug intervention according to dosage,enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)was used to measure the levels of free triiodothyronine(FT3),free thyroxine(FT4),thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH),anti-thyroid peroxidase antibody(TPOAb),thyroglobulin antibody(TGAb)in peripheral blood of rats.The pathological changes of rat thyroid tissues were observed under light microscope with HE staining;ELISA was used to determine estradiol(E2),follicle-stimulating hormone(FSH),luteinizing hormone(LH),testosterone(T),anti-müllerian hormone(AMH),and the pathological changes of rat ovarian tissues were observed under light microscope with hematoxylin and eosin staining.RESULTS:Compared with the NC group,BZYQ granule improved the thyroid and ovarian tissue morphology,and the levels of TPOAb,TGAb and TSH in the model group rats significantly increased(P<0.05),the thyroid tissue was severely destroyed,the levels of E2,FSH,LH,T,AMH significantly increased(P<0.05),and the ovary exhibited polycystic changes;Compared with the model group,TSH level in the BZYQ-L group rats decreased(P<0.05),FSH,T,AMH levels decreased(P<0.05),inthe BZYQ-M group TPOAb,TSH levels decreased(P<0.05),FSH,LH,T,AMH levels significantly decreased(P<0.05),BZYQ-H group TPOAb,TGAb,TSH levels significantly decreased(P<0.05),FSH,LH,T,AMH levels significantly decreased(P<0.05),with thegreatest improvement and significantly better than selenium yeast group(P<0.05).CONCLUSIONS:BZYQ granule could regulate the thyroid function of EAT rats,reduce thyroid antibody titers,then act on the ovarian function,regulate hormone disorders,and alleviate the pathological damage of rat's ovarian tissues.The effect of high dose Buzhong Yiqi granule is the best.

    Protective effect of modified Huangqi Chifeng decoction(加味黄芪赤风汤)on immunoglobulin A nephropathy through toll-like receptor 4/myeloid differentiation factor 88/nuclear factor-kappa B signaling pathway

    LI LiushengZHAO MingmingCHANG MeiyingSI Yuan...
    324-333页
    查看更多>>摘要:OBJECTIVE:To examine the nephroprotective mechanism of modified Huangqi Chifeng decoction(加味黄芪赤风汤,MHCD)in immunoglobulin A nephropathy(IgAN)rats.METHODS:To establish the IgAN rat model,the bovine serum albumin,lipopolysaccharide,and carbon tetrachloride 4 method was employed.The rats were then randomly assigned to the control,model,telmisartan,and high-,medium-,and low-dose MHCD groups,and were administered the respective treatments via intragastric administration for 8 weeks.The levels of 24-h urinary protein,serum creatinine(CRE),and blood urea nitrogen(BUN)were measured in each group.Pathological alterations were detected.IgA deposition was visualized through the use of immunofluorescence staining.The ultrastructure of the kidney was observed using a transmission electron microscope.The expression levels of interleukin-6(IL-6),monocyte chemoattractant protein-1(MCP-1),and transforming growth factor-β1(TGF-β1)were examined by immunohistochemistry and quantitative polymerase chain reaction.Levels of toll-like receptor 4(TLR4),myeloid differentiation factor 88(MyD88),and nuclear factor-kappa B(NF-κB)P65,were examined by immunohistochemistry,Western blotting,and quantitative polymerase chain reaction.RESULTS:The 24-h urine protein level in each group increased significantly at week 6,and worsen from then on.But this process can be reversed by treatments of telmisartan,and high-,medium-,and low-dose of MHCD,and these treatments did not affect renal function.Telmisartan,and high-,and medium-dose of MHCD reduced IgA deposition.Renal histopathology demonstrated the protective effect of high-,medium-,and low-dose of MHCD against kidney injury.The expression levels of MCP-1,IL-6,and TGF-β1 in kidney tissues were downregulated by low,medium and high doses of MHCD treatment.Additionally,treatment of low,medium and high doses of MHCD decreased the protein and mRNA levels of TLR4,MyD88,and NF-κB.CONCLUSIONS:MHCD exerted nephroprotective effects on IgAN rats,and MHCD regulated the expressions of key targets in TLR4/MyD88/NF-KB signaling pathway,thereby alleviating renal inflammation by inhibiting MCP-1,IL-6 expressions,and ameliorating renal fibrosis by inhibiting TGF-β1 expression.