Pub Date : 2022-02-22DOI: 10.1097/HM9.0000000000000012
Mengliang Huang, Sijia Yu, Qing Shao, Hao Liu, Yingchao Wang, Hongzhang Chen, Yansheng Huang, Yi Wang
Abstract Objective: Lingzhihuang capsule (LZHC) is a natural product that consists of 10 commonly used medicinal plants, and it is used in traditional Chinese medicine to promote people's overall health. Previously, LZHC was successfully used as adjuvant therapy for treating patients with cancer. However, the chemical constituents of LZHC and their potential biological functions remain unclear. The aim of this study is to investigate the major bioactive compounds in LZHC and predict their pharmacological targets. Methods: The LZHC constituents were putatively identified by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with time-of-flight mass spectrometry combined with mass spectrometry-based molecular networking. The targets were predicted using SwissTargetPrediction software, and the associated gene ontology and Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes pathways were analyzed using the Database for Annotation, Visualization, and Integrated Discovery. The mass spectrometry-based molecular network and compound-target-pathway network were constructed using Cytoscape 3.8.0 software. Results: We putatively identified 94 compounds of LZHC by mass spectrometry-based molecular networking, including triterpene (the main structural type) and other clusters (ie, flavonoids and organic acids). Our results suggested that multiple pivotal targets were regulated by LZHC, including tumor necrosis factor, nitric oxide synthase 2, glucocorticoid receptor, estrogen receptor, 3-oxo-5-alpha-steroid 4-dehydrogenase 2, prostaglandin e2 receptor ep4 subtype, estrogen receptor beta, phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase catalytic subunit alpha isoform, mitogen-activated protein kinase 3, and rac-alpha serine, which are related to signal transduction, positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoters, oxidation-reduction processes, inflammatory responses, and other biological processes. Functional annotation of those targets suggested that several signaling pathways may be regulated by LZHC, such as cancer-related proteoglycans, the PI3K-Akt-signaling pathway, and the cAMP-signaling pathway. Conclusions: Our findings reveal the chemical constituents of LZHC and provided scientific support for the efficacy of LZHC in terms of immune regulation, anti-aging, and tumor suppression. Graphical abstract: http://links.lww.com/AHM/A12
【摘要】目的:灵芝黄胶囊(LZHC)是由10种常用药用植物组成的天然产物，在中药中具有促进人体整体健康的作用。此前，LZHC被成功地用作治疗癌症患者的辅助疗法。然而，LZHC的化学成分及其潜在的生物学功能尚不清楚。本研究的目的是研究其主要生物活性成分，并预测其药理作用靶点。方法:采用超高效液相色谱-飞行时间质谱联用质谱分子网络技术对其成分进行推定鉴定。使用SwissTargetPrediction软件预测目标，并使用Database for Annotation, Visualization, and Integrated Discovery对相关基因本体和京都百科全书的基因和基因组路径进行分析。利用Cytoscape 3.8.0软件构建基于质谱的分子网络和化合物靶点通路网络。结果:通过质谱网络鉴定出了94个化合物，包括三萜(主要结构类型)和其他簇(黄酮类化合物和有机酸类化合物)。我们的研究结果表明，LZHC调控多个关键靶点，包括肿瘤坏死因子、一氧化氮合酶2、糖皮质激素受体、雌激素受体、3-氧-5- α -类固醇4-脱氢酶2、前列腺素e2受体ep4亚型、雌激素受体β、磷脂酰肌醇4,5-二磷酸3-激酶催化亚基α异构体、丝裂原活化蛋白激酶3和rac- α丝氨酸，这些靶点与信号转导有关。RNA聚合酶II启动子、氧化还原过程、炎症反应和其他生物过程的转录正调控。这些靶点的功能注释表明LZHC可能调控多种信号通路，如癌症相关蛋白聚糖、pi3k - akt信号通路和camp信号通路。结论:揭示了枸杞的化学成分，为枸杞具有免疫调节、抗衰老、抑制肿瘤等作用提供了科学依据。图形摘要:http://links.lww.com/AHM/A12
{"title":"Comprehensive profiling of Lingzhihuang capsule by liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry-based molecular networking and target prediction","authors":"Mengliang Huang, Sijia Yu, Qing Shao, Hao Liu, Yingchao Wang, Hongzhang Chen, Yansheng Huang, Yi Wang","doi":"10.1097/HM9.0000000000000012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/HM9.0000000000000012","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Objective: Lingzhihuang capsule (LZHC) is a natural product that consists of 10 commonly used medicinal plants, and it is used in traditional Chinese medicine to promote people's overall health. Previously, LZHC was successfully used as adjuvant therapy for treating patients with cancer. However, the chemical constituents of LZHC and their potential biological functions remain unclear. The aim of this study is to investigate the major bioactive compounds in LZHC and predict their pharmacological targets. Methods: The LZHC constituents were putatively identified by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with time-of-flight mass spectrometry combined with mass spectrometry-based molecular networking. The targets were predicted using SwissTargetPrediction software, and the associated gene ontology and Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes pathways were analyzed using the Database for Annotation, Visualization, and Integrated Discovery. The mass spectrometry-based molecular network and compound-target-pathway network were constructed using Cytoscape 3.8.0 software. Results: We putatively identified 94 compounds of LZHC by mass spectrometry-based molecular networking, including triterpene (the main structural type) and other clusters (ie, flavonoids and organic acids). Our results suggested that multiple pivotal targets were regulated by LZHC, including tumor necrosis factor, nitric oxide synthase 2, glucocorticoid receptor, estrogen receptor, 3-oxo-5-alpha-steroid 4-dehydrogenase 2, prostaglandin e2 receptor ep4 subtype, estrogen receptor beta, phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase catalytic subunit alpha isoform, mitogen-activated protein kinase 3, and rac-alpha serine, which are related to signal transduction, positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoters, oxidation-reduction processes, inflammatory responses, and other biological processes. Functional annotation of those targets suggested that several signaling pathways may be regulated by LZHC, such as cancer-related proteoglycans, the PI3K-Akt-signaling pathway, and the cAMP-signaling pathway. Conclusions: Our findings reveal the chemical constituents of LZHC and provided scientific support for the efficacy of LZHC in terms of immune regulation, anti-aging, and tumor suppression. Graphical abstract: http://links.lww.com/AHM/A12","PeriodicalId":93856,"journal":{"name":"Acupuncture and herbal medicine","volume":"28 1","pages":"58 - 67"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74142487","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-02-22DOI: 10.1097/HM9.0000000000000015
Tongcan Cui, Yizhe Hou, Huimin Feng, S. Wu, Wen-long Li, Zheng Li
Abstract Pharmaceutical production is changing from batch production to continuous production, during which granulation is one of the most important unit operations. The quality of mass-produced products is traditionally guaranteed by conducting off-line testing, which cannot meet the demand of continuous production for real-time monitoring of critical process parameters and critical quality attributes (CQAs) of the pharmaceutical granulation technology. Since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed process analytical technology (PAT) in 2004, many PAT tools have been developed to monitor the granulation process and provide information regarding the granulation operation conditions and endpoint determination. In this article, we review the recent research and application of two PAT modes in the granulation process, namely, single CQA and multi-CQA PAT, with the aim to provide references for comprehensively improving the technological level of the pharmaceutical granulation process. Furthermore, the potential applications in traditional Chinese Medicine are discussed.
{"title":"Granulation process analysis technologies and potential applications in traditional Chinese medicine","authors":"Tongcan Cui, Yizhe Hou, Huimin Feng, S. Wu, Wen-long Li, Zheng Li","doi":"10.1097/HM9.0000000000000015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/HM9.0000000000000015","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Pharmaceutical production is changing from batch production to continuous production, during which granulation is one of the most important unit operations. The quality of mass-produced products is traditionally guaranteed by conducting off-line testing, which cannot meet the demand of continuous production for real-time monitoring of critical process parameters and critical quality attributes (CQAs) of the pharmaceutical granulation technology. Since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed process analytical technology (PAT) in 2004, many PAT tools have been developed to monitor the granulation process and provide information regarding the granulation operation conditions and endpoint determination. In this article, we review the recent research and application of two PAT modes in the granulation process, namely, single CQA and multi-CQA PAT, with the aim to provide references for comprehensively improving the technological level of the pharmaceutical granulation process. Furthermore, the potential applications in traditional Chinese Medicine are discussed.","PeriodicalId":93856,"journal":{"name":"Acupuncture and herbal medicine","volume":"4 1","pages":"9 - 24"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81035547","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-01-20DOI: 10.1097/HM9.0000000000000023
Yi Guo, Yong-ming Li, Tianle Xu, M. Zhu, Zhifang Xu, Baomin Dou, Yanwei Li, Zhihan Chen
Abstract The editorial board of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine recently convened an academic seminar with a focus on studies regarding the mechanisms mediating acupuncture efficacy and moxibustion action inspired by the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Specifically, Professor Bailong Xiao introduced the Nobel Prize for research on the mechanically activated Piezo ion channel, evaluating the structure of the Piezo channel and its physiological and pathological functions, and proposed a possible role for the Piezo channel in acupuncture mechanical stimulation. Professor Michael Xi Zhu introduced the discovery of the transient receptor potential (TRP) family, reporting that the therapeutic effects of Chinese medicine and acupuncture may be achieved via the TRP family, and that information regarding associations between the meridian and lymphatic systems may have important research and medical value. In addition, Professor Tianle Xu reviewed the history of ion channel research, particularly the physiological and pharmacological effects of non-classical ion channels (eg, the acid sensing ion channel family) and pointed out that the characterization and neural circuits of acupuncture deqi manipulation are important for elucidating the mechanisms of acupuncture actions. Professor Yongming Li similarly proposed that the 2021 Nobel Prize may open the door to disclosing the histological basis of acupuncture and moxibustion and analyzing the main scientific concerns regarding the clinical translation of acupuncture and moxibustion from basic to translational research. Finally, Professor Yi Guo summarized the study progress of the acupoint microenvironment induced by acupuncture over the course of nearly 30 years and put forward the hypothesis that acupuncture may initiate the physical-chemical coupling network by activating ion channel receptors in acupoints via physical and mechanical stimulation. Therefore, we conclude that a primary achievement of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is in helping interpret how acupuncture and moxibustion adjust homeostasis (ie, by activating mechanical and thermal sensation), which is conducive to validating and promoting the clinical efficacy of acupuncture modalities.
{"title":"An inspiration to the studies on mechanisms of acupuncture and moxibustion action derived from 2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine","authors":"Yi Guo, Yong-ming Li, Tianle Xu, M. Zhu, Zhifang Xu, Baomin Dou, Yanwei Li, Zhihan Chen","doi":"10.1097/HM9.0000000000000023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/HM9.0000000000000023","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The editorial board of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine recently convened an academic seminar with a focus on studies regarding the mechanisms mediating acupuncture efficacy and moxibustion action inspired by the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Specifically, Professor Bailong Xiao introduced the Nobel Prize for research on the mechanically activated Piezo ion channel, evaluating the structure of the Piezo channel and its physiological and pathological functions, and proposed a possible role for the Piezo channel in acupuncture mechanical stimulation. Professor Michael Xi Zhu introduced the discovery of the transient receptor potential (TRP) family, reporting that the therapeutic effects of Chinese medicine and acupuncture may be achieved via the TRP family, and that information regarding associations between the meridian and lymphatic systems may have important research and medical value. In addition, Professor Tianle Xu reviewed the history of ion channel research, particularly the physiological and pharmacological effects of non-classical ion channels (eg, the acid sensing ion channel family) and pointed out that the characterization and neural circuits of acupuncture deqi manipulation are important for elucidating the mechanisms of acupuncture actions. Professor Yongming Li similarly proposed that the 2021 Nobel Prize may open the door to disclosing the histological basis of acupuncture and moxibustion and analyzing the main scientific concerns regarding the clinical translation of acupuncture and moxibustion from basic to translational research. Finally, Professor Yi Guo summarized the study progress of the acupoint microenvironment induced by acupuncture over the course of nearly 30 years and put forward the hypothesis that acupuncture may initiate the physical-chemical coupling network by activating ion channel receptors in acupoints via physical and mechanical stimulation. Therefore, we conclude that a primary achievement of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is in helping interpret how acupuncture and moxibustion adjust homeostasis (ie, by activating mechanical and thermal sensation), which is conducive to validating and promoting the clinical efficacy of acupuncture modalities.","PeriodicalId":93856,"journal":{"name":"Acupuncture and herbal medicine","volume":"1 1","pages":"1 - 8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78825131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-12-01DOI: 10.1097/HM9.0000000000000020
Peng Lu, Renxing Wang, Y. Xing, Yanquan Gao, Qingqing Zhang, Bin Xing, Ying Zhang, Chang-hai Yu, Xinfu Cai, Q. Shang, D. Kebebe, Jiaxin Pi, Zhidong Liu
Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text Abstract Objective: This study aimed to lay the foundation for the research on Panax notoginseng saponins (PNS) in pH-sensitive in situ gel and the development and improvement of related preparations. Methods: We used Carbopol®940, a commonly used pH-sensitive polymer, and the thickener hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC E4M) as an ophthalmic gel matrix to prepare an ophthalmic in situ gel of PNS. In addition, formula optimization was performed by assessing gelling capability with the results of in vitro release studies. In vitro (corneal permeation, rheological, and stability) and in vivo (ocular irritation and preliminary pharmacokinetics in the vitreous) studies were also performed. Results: The results demonstrated that the in situ gelling systems containing PNS showed a sustained release of the drug, making it an ideal ocular delivery system for improving posterior ocular bioavailability. Conclusions: This study lays the foundation for the research of PNS contained in an in situ pH-triggered gel as well as the development and improvement of related preparations. It concurrently traditional Chinese medicine with a contemporary in situ gelling approach to provide new directions for the treatment of posterior ocular diseases such as diabetic retinopathy.
{"title":"Development and evaluation of Panax notoginseng saponins contained in an in situ pH-triggered gelling system for sustained ocular posterior segment drug delivery","authors":"Peng Lu, Renxing Wang, Y. Xing, Yanquan Gao, Qingqing Zhang, Bin Xing, Ying Zhang, Chang-hai Yu, Xinfu Cai, Q. Shang, D. Kebebe, Jiaxin Pi, Zhidong Liu","doi":"10.1097/HM9.0000000000000020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/HM9.0000000000000020","url":null,"abstract":"Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text Abstract Objective: This study aimed to lay the foundation for the research on Panax notoginseng saponins (PNS) in pH-sensitive in situ gel and the development and improvement of related preparations. Methods: We used Carbopol®940, a commonly used pH-sensitive polymer, and the thickener hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC E4M) as an ophthalmic gel matrix to prepare an ophthalmic in situ gel of PNS. In addition, formula optimization was performed by assessing gelling capability with the results of in vitro release studies. In vitro (corneal permeation, rheological, and stability) and in vivo (ocular irritation and preliminary pharmacokinetics in the vitreous) studies were also performed. Results: The results demonstrated that the in situ gelling systems containing PNS showed a sustained release of the drug, making it an ideal ocular delivery system for improving posterior ocular bioavailability. Conclusions: This study lays the foundation for the research of PNS contained in an in situ pH-triggered gel as well as the development and improvement of related preparations. It concurrently traditional Chinese medicine with a contemporary in situ gelling approach to provide new directions for the treatment of posterior ocular diseases such as diabetic retinopathy.","PeriodicalId":93856,"journal":{"name":"Acupuncture and herbal medicine","volume":"27 1","pages":"107 - 121"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83258945","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-12-01Epub Date: 2022-01-14DOI: 10.1097/HM9.0000000000000019
Guanyuan Jin, Louis Lei Jin, Bonnie Xia Jin
As the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and its multi variants continue to rage into the second year of a global pandemic, many success stories of applying Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) to COVID-19 patients continue to emerge from China and other parts of the world. Herewith, the authors summarized those experiences from a systems medicine perspective and categorize the four major treatment principles: (1) focusing on eliminating toxins in the early stage of the disease, (2) tonifying the body against deficiency throughout the entire disease course, (3) treating affected lung and intestine simultaneously based on visceral interactions, and (4) and cooling the blood and removing blood stasis at the later stage. The rationale behind these principles is shown via a scientific interpretation. This is not only helpful in reducing the complexity of promoting the CHM applications to enhance anti-pandemic efficacy but also to ramp up the process of integrating traditional Chinese medicine with modern medical practices.
{"title":"The rationale behind the four major anti-coronavirus principles of Chinese herbal based on systems medicine.","authors":"Guanyuan Jin, Louis Lei Jin, Bonnie Xia Jin","doi":"10.1097/HM9.0000000000000019","DOIUrl":"10.1097/HM9.0000000000000019","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and its multi variants continue to rage into the second year of a global pandemic, many success stories of applying Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) to COVID-19 patients continue to emerge from China and other parts of the world. Herewith, the authors summarized those experiences from a systems medicine perspective and categorize the four major treatment principles: (1) focusing on eliminating toxins in the early stage of the disease, (2) tonifying the body against deficiency throughout the entire disease course, (3) treating affected lung and intestine simultaneously based on visceral interactions, and (4) and cooling the blood and removing blood stasis at the later stage. The rationale behind these principles is shown via a scientific interpretation. This is not only helpful in reducing the complexity of promoting the CHM applications to enhance anti-pandemic efficacy but also to ramp up the process of integrating traditional Chinese medicine with modern medical practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":93856,"journal":{"name":"Acupuncture and herbal medicine","volume":"1 2","pages":"90-98"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/f6/c5/hm9-1-90.PMC9373908.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41159852","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-12-01DOI: 10.1097/HM9.0000000000000014
D. Xing, Mingjun Zhu, Chunxiang Liu, Hui Wang
Abstract Objective: This work aimed to present a descriptive analysis of the outcome measures used in clinical trials of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for patients with stable angina pectoris, and to provide baseline data for the development of core outcome sets (COSs) for relevant clinical trials. Methods: Medical databases were searched to identify randomized trials of the effects of TCM for the treatment of stable angina pectoris. Outcome measures of each trial were extracted. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the baseline characteristics of outcomes in clinical trials of TCM. Results: 94 randomized trials (with 9,111 participants) involving 79 different outcomes were identified. The mean number of outcomes was 5 (1–21 per trial). The 5 most commonly reported outcomes were efficacy rate of electrocardiogram, efficacy rate of angina pectoris, efficacy rate of TCM syndrome, fasting lipid indices, and withdrawal rate of nitroglycerin. Several challenges were identified: (1) significant heterogeneity of outcomes and differences in the technique and timing of the measurement of the same outcome; (2) transformation of continuous data into categorical data and presented as such in >90% of trials; (3) few trials on the outcomes associated with the advantages and characteristics of TCM; and (4) selective reporting of outcomes. Conclusions: The outcomes used are excessively heterogenous, and the choice of some outcomes (timing and techniques) for measurement is confusing or inappropriate. Hence, developing and implementing a COS is necessary for greater consistency.
{"title":"Outcome measures in clinical trials of traditional Chinese medicine for stable angina pectoris","authors":"D. Xing, Mingjun Zhu, Chunxiang Liu, Hui Wang","doi":"10.1097/HM9.0000000000000014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/HM9.0000000000000014","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Objective: This work aimed to present a descriptive analysis of the outcome measures used in clinical trials of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for patients with stable angina pectoris, and to provide baseline data for the development of core outcome sets (COSs) for relevant clinical trials. Methods: Medical databases were searched to identify randomized trials of the effects of TCM for the treatment of stable angina pectoris. Outcome measures of each trial were extracted. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the baseline characteristics of outcomes in clinical trials of TCM. Results: 94 randomized trials (with 9,111 participants) involving 79 different outcomes were identified. The mean number of outcomes was 5 (1–21 per trial). The 5 most commonly reported outcomes were efficacy rate of electrocardiogram, efficacy rate of angina pectoris, efficacy rate of TCM syndrome, fasting lipid indices, and withdrawal rate of nitroglycerin. Several challenges were identified: (1) significant heterogeneity of outcomes and differences in the technique and timing of the measurement of the same outcome; (2) transformation of continuous data into categorical data and presented as such in >90% of trials; (3) few trials on the outcomes associated with the advantages and characteristics of TCM; and (4) selective reporting of outcomes. Conclusions: The outcomes used are excessively heterogenous, and the choice of some outcomes (timing and techniques) for measurement is confusing or inappropriate. Hence, developing and implementing a COS is necessary for greater consistency.","PeriodicalId":93856,"journal":{"name":"Acupuncture and herbal medicine","volume":"13 1","pages":"99 - 106"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74842766","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-12-01DOI: 10.1097/hm9.0000000000000017
Baoyan Liu, Bo Chen, Yi Guo, Lixin Tian
{"title":"Acupuncture – a national heritage of China to the world: international clinical research advances from the past decade","authors":"Baoyan Liu, Bo Chen, Yi Guo, Lixin Tian","doi":"10.1097/hm9.0000000000000017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/hm9.0000000000000017","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93856,"journal":{"name":"Acupuncture and herbal medicine","volume":"301 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77185409","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-11-08DOI: 10.1097/HM9.0000000000000001
Yating An, Jia Hao, Jian Li, Wei He, Lei Wang, Yi Zhang
Abstract Objective: Lotus leaf is a traditional Chinese herb that has been used successfully for centuries for relieving edema by inducing diuresis. Based on its good clinical evidence and anti-hypertensive effectiveness, this study aimed to investigate the potential mechanism of the hyperuricemic inhibitory effects of lotus leaf crude extract (LL) and lotus leaf total alkaloids fraction (LA). Methods: The xanthine oxidase (XOD) inhibitory effect of LL and LA was analyzed in vitro by determining mRNA expression and protein expression levels of hepatic XOD. The hyperuricemic inhibitory effect of the lotus leaf was analyzed in vivo in a potassium oxonate (PO)-induced rat model by determining mRNA expression for renal urate transporters. Results: At a concentration of 40 μg/mL, LL and LA suppressed XOD enzymatic activity by 37.35% ± 9.50% and 47.73% ± 8.32%, respectively. Both LL and LA administration significantly reduced the concentration of uric acid in the serum and liver of PO-induced hyperuricemic rats. Both LL and LA administration could inhibit XOD mRNA and protein expression, activate renal organic anion transporter 1/3 mRNA expression, and inhibit renal urate reabsorption by decreasing renal GLUT9 and renal urate transporter 1. Conclusions: Insight was gained into the mechanism behind the hyperuricemic inhibitory effects of LL and LA. Our results suggest that they act on two targets: decreasing the production of uric acid by inhibiting mRNA and protein expression of XOD in the liver, and regulating the mRNA expression of renal urate transporters in the kidneys.
{"title":"The inhibitory effect of lotus leaf extract on hyperuricemia and its potential mechanism","authors":"Yating An, Jia Hao, Jian Li, Wei He, Lei Wang, Yi Zhang","doi":"10.1097/HM9.0000000000000001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/HM9.0000000000000001","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Objective: Lotus leaf is a traditional Chinese herb that has been used successfully for centuries for relieving edema by inducing diuresis. Based on its good clinical evidence and anti-hypertensive effectiveness, this study aimed to investigate the potential mechanism of the hyperuricemic inhibitory effects of lotus leaf crude extract (LL) and lotus leaf total alkaloids fraction (LA). Methods: The xanthine oxidase (XOD) inhibitory effect of LL and LA was analyzed in vitro by determining mRNA expression and protein expression levels of hepatic XOD. The hyperuricemic inhibitory effect of the lotus leaf was analyzed in vivo in a potassium oxonate (PO)-induced rat model by determining mRNA expression for renal urate transporters. Results: At a concentration of 40 μg/mL, LL and LA suppressed XOD enzymatic activity by 37.35% ± 9.50% and 47.73% ± 8.32%, respectively. Both LL and LA administration significantly reduced the concentration of uric acid in the serum and liver of PO-induced hyperuricemic rats. Both LL and LA administration could inhibit XOD mRNA and protein expression, activate renal organic anion transporter 1/3 mRNA expression, and inhibit renal urate reabsorption by decreasing renal GLUT9 and renal urate transporter 1. Conclusions: Insight was gained into the mechanism behind the hyperuricemic inhibitory effects of LL and LA. Our results suggest that they act on two targets: decreasing the production of uric acid by inhibiting mRNA and protein expression of XOD in the liver, and regulating the mRNA expression of renal urate transporters in the kidneys.","PeriodicalId":93856,"journal":{"name":"Acupuncture and herbal medicine","volume":"5 1","pages":"122 - 129"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82973152","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-11-08DOI: 10.1097/hm9.0000000000000002
Bo Liu, Shangxin Guo, Xiaohui Fan, Xingchu Gong
{"title":"Carbon quantum dot preparation and application to detecting active ingredients in traditional Chinese medicine","authors":"Bo Liu, Shangxin Guo, Xiaohui Fan, Xingchu Gong","doi":"10.1097/hm9.0000000000000002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/hm9.0000000000000002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93856,"journal":{"name":"Acupuncture and herbal medicine","volume":"24 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76957868","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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