Prostate cancer(PCa)is one of the most common malignant tumors in the male genitourinary system,ranking second in incidence worldwide.Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),as an important component of complementary and al...Prostate cancer(PCa)is one of the most common malignant tumors in the male genitourinary system,ranking second in incidence worldwide.Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),as an important component of complementary and alternative medicine,shows unique advantages in cancer treatment.Chinese herbal medicine is usually composed of multiple ingredients and involves multiple signaling pathways,which showed function of inducing apoptosis of cancer cells,arresting the cell cycle,inhibiting invasion and metastasis,reducing drug resistance,and regulating immune function.Physical therapy is also an important treatment of TCM.Currently,Physical therapy such as acupuncture or Tai Chi and Qigong are gaining increased recognition in the management of PCa,particularly in addressing issues like urinary incontinence and bone metastasis-related pain.This article reviews the TCM treatment and therapy of PCa,in order to provide new research avenues and treatment options for the treatment of PCa with TCM and improve the quality of life of patients.展开更多
Helicobacter pylori-associated gastritis(HPAG)is a common condition of the gastrointestinal tract.However,extensive and long-term antibiotic use has resulted in numerous adverse effects,including increased resistance,...Helicobacter pylori-associated gastritis(HPAG)is a common condition of the gastrointestinal tract.However,extensive and long-term antibiotic use has resulted in numerous adverse effects,including increased resistance,gastrointestinal dysfunction,and increased recurrence rates.When these concerns develop,traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)may have advantages.TCM is based on the concept of completeness and aims to eliminate pathogens and strengthen the body.It has the potential to prevent this condition while also boosting the rate of Helicobacter pylori eradication.This review elaborates on the mechanism of TCM treatment for HPAG based on cellular signalling pathways,which reflects the flexibility of TCM in treating diseases and the advantages of multi-level,multipathway,and multi-target treatments for HPAG.展开更多
BACKGROUND Kidney transplantation is the most effective means to treat patients with renal failure,but its postoperative problems such as rejection reactions,immunosuppressant poisoning,chronic transplant kidney nephr...BACKGROUND Kidney transplantation is the most effective means to treat patients with renal failure,but its postoperative problems such as rejection reactions,immunosuppressant poisoning,chronic transplant kidney nephropathy,etc.still have not been effectively solved.This study searched for literature on traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)syndromes after kidney transplantation in China,conducted statistical analysis of the results,and sought to identify the underlying patterns.AIM To understand the TCM syndromes after renal transplantation and associated rules and provide a theoretical basis for further clinical research.METHODS The literature pertaining to TCM syndromes in renal transplantation,published in the China National Knowledge Infrastructure,Wanfang database,and WIP database from 1970 to 2021,was meticulously searched and comprehensively and statistically analyzed.RESULTS Following the established inclusion and exclusion criteria,13 studies were selected for analysis.Post-renal transplantation,no significant discrepancy was noted among the groups based on the location of TCM viscera.However,when categorized according to TCM pathogenic factors,the groups with spleen and kidney yang deficiency,as well as liver and kidney yin deficiency,exhibited a statistically significant difference in the frequency.CONCLUSION Currently,the research on TCM syndromes pertaining to renal transplantation is in its nascent phase.It is imperative to conduct a multicentric,large-scale survey of TCM syndromes subsequent to renal transplantation in the ensuing years.展开更多
With the increasing global demand for Chinese language,the teaching of Chinese for Specific Purposes(CSP)has occupied an increasingly important position in the teaching of Chinese as a foreign language.However,traditi...With the increasing global demand for Chinese language,the teaching of Chinese for Specific Purposes(CSP)has occupied an increasingly important position in the teaching of Chinese as a foreign language.However,traditional teaching methods often neglect the role of non-verbal symbols in language comprehension and communication.The multimodal discourse theory provides a new perspective for CSP teaching,which can effectively enhance students’understanding and mastery of specialized terminology and language application skills by integrating multisensory symbol systems such as language,vision,hearing,and touch.This paper starts from the current situation of teaching CSP and analyzes the adaptability between multimodal discourse and CSP teaching,aiming to provide theoretical support and practical suggestions for the innovation of the teaching mode of CSP.展开更多
BACKGROUND Patients with BRAF V600E mutant metastatic colorectal cancer(mCRC)have a low incidence rate,poor biological activity,suboptimal response to conventional treatments,and a poor prognosis.In the previous cohor...BACKGROUND Patients with BRAF V600E mutant metastatic colorectal cancer(mCRC)have a low incidence rate,poor biological activity,suboptimal response to conventional treatments,and a poor prognosis.In the previous cohort study on mCRC conducted by our team,it was observed that integrated Chinese and Western medicine treatment could significantly prolong the overall survival(OS)of patients with colorectal cancer.Therefore,we further explored the survival benefits in the population with BRAF V600E mutant mCRC.AIM To evaluate the efficacy of integrated Chinese and Western medicine in the treatment of BRAF V600E mutant metastatic colorectal cancer.METHODS A cohort study was conducted on patients with BRAF V600E mutant metastatic colorectal cancer admitted to Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences and Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from January 2016 to December 2022.The patients were divided into two cohorts.RESULTS A total of 34 cases were included,with 23 in Chinese-Western medicine cohort(cohort A)and 11 in Western medicine cohort(cohort B).The median overall survival was 19.9 months in cohort A and 14.2 months in cohort B,with a statistically significant difference(P=0.038,hazard ratio=0.46).The 1-3-year survival rates were 95.65%(22/23),39.13%(9/23),and 26.09%(6/23)in cohort A,and 63.64%(7/11),18.18%(2/11),and 9.09%(1/11)in cohort B,respectively.Subgroup analysis showed statistically significant differences in median OS between the two cohorts in the right colon,liver metastasis,chemotherapy,and first-line treatment subgroups(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Integrated Chinese and Western medicine can prolong the survival and reduce the risk of death in patients with BRAF V600E mutant metastatic colorectal cancer,with more pronounced benefits observed in patients with right colon involvement,liver metastasis,combined chemotherapy,and first-line treatment.展开更多
This paper selects the widely used New Practical Chinese Readers,a comprehensive teaching material for Chinese as a foreign language,analyzing its content selection,presentation format,and organizational characteristi...This paper selects the widely used New Practical Chinese Readers,a comprehensive teaching material for Chinese as a foreign language,analyzing its content selection,presentation format,and organizational characteristics.By reviewing the inclusion of Chinese opera cultural elements in this material,the study identifies existing issues and provides recommendations for improvement.Introducing opera culture into Chinese language teaching materials can align with global cultural exchanges,helping more people learn about traditional Chinese culture and enhancing China’s international influence.展开更多
This study conducted karyotype analysis on 56 Chinese kale varieties from Guangdong and Fujian provinces using conventional chromosome analysis methods.The varieties were categorized into four groups based on their or...This study conducted karyotype analysis on 56 Chinese kale varieties from Guangdong and Fujian provinces using conventional chromosome analysis methods.The varieties were categorized into four groups based on their origin and flower color:white-flower Chinese kale originating from Guangdong(GW),yellow-flower Chinese kale originating from Guangdong(GY),white-flower Chinese kale originating from Fujian(FW),and yellow-flower Chinese kale originating from Fujian(FY).Karyotype differences among the four groups of Chinese kale were analyzed,and the evolutionary relationship between yellow-flower and white-flower Chinese kale from the two regions was inferred based on karyotype parameters.The results indicated that all Chinese kale varieties were diploid with 2n=2x=18,including a pair of satellites.The chromosome types included median-centromere(m)and sub-median-centromere(sm),and the karyotypes were 1A and 2A,a sper karyotype asymmetry index.The karyotype 1A of Chinese kale was identified for the first time.Partial least squares discriminant analysis(PLS-DA)identified nine karyotypic indicators that differentiated the four groups,and these differences were further visualized using heatmaps and box plots.Based on the evolution trends in the four groups and PLS-DA analysis,it was speculated that white-flower Chinese kale originated from Guangdong,yellow-flower Chinese kale originated from Fujian,and GY and FW were derived from the cross of GW and FY.This study provides a reference for understanding the genetic relationships between Chinese kale in Guangdong and Fujian,and offers a cytological basis for the evolution,hybridization,and phylogenetic relationships of Chinese kale.展开更多
The ancient tacit knowledge behind the logic system permeated the culture and promoted numerous impactful inventions throughout the history. Traditional Chinese medicine with its effectiveness should also have stemmed...The ancient tacit knowledge behind the logic system permeated the culture and promoted numerous impactful inventions throughout the history. Traditional Chinese medicine with its effectiveness should also have stemmed out from such logic system. This article aims to rearticulate the underlying lucid multi-dimensional logic system, which faded in obscurity only because of time-out loss of the mid-right concept. Retracing this past tacit but important concept could uncover a multi-dimensional system over a point relating to all matters while capturing the central core of the matter. The seemingly unmanageable multidimensional logic was strengthened by verification processes which affirmed its further extensions, and made up the language of the people, the concepts of yin-yang(阴阳), and the development of extensions of Ba Gua(八卦) derivatives, which furthered the interpretation of the space-time properties and Chinese medicine.展开更多
Ogura cytoplasmic male sterility(Ogura CMS)was first identified in wild radish(Raphanus sativus)and resulted in complete pollen abortion.However,the molecular mechanism of Ogura CMS in Chinese cabbage remains unclear....Ogura cytoplasmic male sterility(Ogura CMS)was first identified in wild radish(Raphanus sativus)and resulted in complete pollen abortion.However,the molecular mechanism of Ogura CMS in Chinese cabbage remains unclear.A cytological analysis confirmed nuclear degradation during the late uninucleate stage of pollen development,which diminished by the tricellular stage.Concurrently,tapetal cells exhibited abnormal enlargement and vacuolation starting from the tetrad stage.Serious developmental defects were observed in the pollen wall.During early pollen development,genes associated with cytochrome c and programmed cell death(PCD)were upregulated in the Ogura CMS line,while genes involved in pollen wall mitosis were downregulated.Conversely,at the late stage of pollen development,peroxisome and autophagy-related genes in the Ogura CMS line were upregulated.The mitochondrial orf138 gene mutation triggered the PCD process in tapetal cells,leading to their abnormal enlargement and the degradation of their contents,eventually resulting in vacuolation at the tricellular stage.These tapetal defects hindered the provision of adequate sporopollenin and nutrients to the microspores,consequently leading to abnormal pollen wall development and abnormal mitosis in the microspores.Ultimately,nuclear dispersion commenced during the late uninucleate stage,and autophagy occurred in the late stage of pollen development.Consequently,the plant could not produce functional pollen,resulting in male sterility in Chinese cabbage.Studies of Ogura CMS can promote the production and application of male sterile materials and enrich male sterile resources,which is of great significance for hybrid breeding.展开更多
BACKGROUND Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)body constitution is a key factor in determining and influencing the occurrence,development,and variation of diseases.As the mind interact with the body,TCM body constitutio...BACKGROUND Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)body constitution is a key factor in determining and influencing the occurrence,development,and variation of diseases.As the mind interact with the body,TCM body constitution is useful in preventing and treating psychiatric disorders and insomnia.AIM To investigate the interrelationship between TCM body constitution,psychiatric disorders and sleep quality.METHODS A total of 2441 participants were enrolled in our study.TCM body constitution was measured using the Constitution in Chinese Medicine Questionnaire,sleep quality was assessed using the Chinese version of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index,and psychopathological symptoms were evaluated using Symptom Checklist-90.Logistic regression was used to estimate the interrelationship between TCM body constitution,psychiatric disorders and sleep quality.RESULTS The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index score and the proportions of participants with Qi-deficiency constitution,Qi-stagnation constitution,and blood-stasis constitution were significantly higher in the psychiatric symptoms group.Additionally,psychiatric symptoms were considerably associated with sleep quality,Qi-deficiency constitution,and Qi-stagnation constitution,but were inversely associated with male sex.Obsessive–compulsive symptoms were considerably associated with sleep quality,Qi-deficiency constitution and Qi-stagnation constitution.Depression was considerably associated with sleep quality,hyperuricemia,and Qi-stagnation constitution.Anxiety was considerably associated with sleep quality,diabetes,and Qi-stagnation constitution.Finally,poor sleep quality was considerably associated with Qi-deficiency constitution,Qi-stagnation constitution,dampness-heat constitution,phlegm-dampness constitution,and blood-stasis constitution but was inversely associated with male sex and body mass index>23.9.CONCLUSION TCM body constitutions are strongly associated with psychiatric symptoms and sleep quality.Further research is needed to verify whether TCM body constitution can be used to treat and prevent psychiatric conditions as well as enhance sleep quality.展开更多
With the rapid development of medical and nursing combinations,the application of humanistic care in medical and nursing combination institutions is getting more attention.Elderly institutions are the main carrier of ...With the rapid development of medical and nursing combinations,the application of humanistic care in medical and nursing combination institutions is getting more attention.Elderly institutions are the main carrier of elderly services in China,and the demand for humanistic care among the elderly in elderly institutions is also getting higher and higher,but at present,the humanistic care ability of the nursing staff in China's medical and nursing combined institutions is low.In recent years,the state vigorously promoted the development of traditional Chinese medicine,traditional Chinese medicine nursing contains a wealth of humanistic ideas,which can provide another solution for the lack of humanistic care in healthcare institutions.This paper discusses the ideological value,practical value and talent cultivation value of TCM humanistic nursing in medical care combination,aiming to provide a reference basis for improving the quality of humanistic nursing in medical care combination organizations.展开更多
With the evolution of society,education reform continues to progress,and increasing attention is being paid to the learning outcomes and overall academic quality of junior high school students.As a core subject at thi...With the evolution of society,education reform continues to progress,and increasing attention is being paid to the learning outcomes and overall academic quality of junior high school students.As a core subject at this stage,the effectiveness of Chinese language teaching directly influences students’overall academic performance.Therefore,enhancing the effectiveness of junior high school Chinese classroom teaching has become a key focus for educators.Against this backdrop,this paper explores the significance of building an effective classroom environment in junior high school Chinese teaching and provides an in-depth analysis of strategies to improve teaching effectiveness.The goal is to assist teachers in creating efficient classrooms,fostering students’interest in learning,enhancing their overall competence in Chinese,and ultimately improving teaching quality to contribute to the overall advancement of Chinese language education.展开更多
In recent years,diabetes has posed a serious threat to human health.Traditional Chinese medicine for lowering blood sugar has attracted much attention due to its unique advantages in the treatment of diabetes.This pap...In recent years,diabetes has posed a serious threat to human health.Traditional Chinese medicine for lowering blood sugar has attracted much attention due to its unique advantages in the treatment of diabetes.This paper summarizes the research results on common traditional Chinese medicines for lowering blood sugar in recent years.These results lay a theoretical foundation for the future clinical development and use of hypoglycemic Chinese medicine,the improvement of the quality standards of hypoglycemic Chinese medicine,and the in-depth research on the mechanisms.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the effect of 0.01%low-concentration atropine(LA)on quantitative contrast sensitivity function(qCSF)in children with myopia.METHODS:This paired case-control study included 90 eyes of 58 children who...AIM:To investigate the effect of 0.01%low-concentration atropine(LA)on quantitative contrast sensitivity function(qCSF)in children with myopia.METHODS:This paired case-control study included 90 eyes of 58 children who were sex-,age-,and refractionmatched and equally divided into two groups:the 0.01%LA group had undergone 6mo use of daily 0.01%atropine and control group was naïve to LA.Routine ophthalmic examinations and qCSF test without refractive correction were performed.Two groups were compared in monocular and binocular qCSF parameters,including the area under logCSF,CSF acuity,and contrast sensitivity(CS)at 1.0-18.0 cycle per degree(cpd).RESULTS:In the monocular comparison,the CSF acuity of the LA group was significantly higher than that of the control group(7.58±5.51 vs 6.37±4.22 cpd,P<0.05).The subgroup analysis showed that in the 6-9y group,CSF acuity was significantly higher in the LA group than the control group(8.76±6.19 vs 6.54±4.25 cpd,P<0.05),and in the Female group,low refraction sphere group,and high refraction cylinder group,the CS at high spatial frequencies(12.0 and 18.0 cpd)were significantly higher in the LA group than in the control group(all P<0.05).In the binocular test,CSF acuity and CS at 12.0 cpd were significantly higher in the LA group than in the control group(10.95±7.00 vs 8.65±5.12 cpd;0.17±0.33 vs 0.06±0.16,respectively;both P<0.05).CONCLUSION:Use of LA may result in improved CS in children with early onset myopia.展开更多
With the rapid development of Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language(TCFL),improving teaching quality requires integrating advanced pedagogical concepts.Multimodal teaching,which employs various symbolic modes to enga...With the rapid development of Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language(TCFL),improving teaching quality requires integrating advanced pedagogical concepts.Multimodal teaching,which employs various symbolic modes to engage students’multiple senses,is a highly effective approach.Introducing multimodal theory into TCFL education can enhance teaching efficiency and improve students’communication skills.This paper applies multimodal theory to TCFL,using the elementary Chinese comprehensive course“My Family”as a case study to propose a detailed teaching design,followed by evaluation and reflection.The aim of this teaching design is to deepen the understanding of multimodal theory and provide additional reference for the TCFL.展开更多
Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)offers diverse therapeutic compounds but faces challenges like poor bioavailability and instability.Recent innovations in drug delivery systems,including nanotechnology-based drug deli...Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)offers diverse therapeutic compounds but faces challenges like poor bioavailability and instability.Recent innovations in drug delivery systems,including nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems have shown potential to enhance solubility,stability,and therapeutic efficacy.This review examines these advancements,focusing on their mechanisms and applications in improving TCM formulations.Cutting-edge techniques,such as microneedles,iontophoretic patches,and self-orienting applicators,are also discussed for their potential to revolutionize TCM delivery.By bridging traditional wisdom with modern innovations,this review emphasizes the transformative role of these strategies in advancing TCM's integration into contemporary medicine.展开更多
The nuclear factor Y(NF-Y)is a class of heterotrimeric transcription factors comprising three subunits:NF-YA,NF-YB,and NF-YC.These transcription factors participate in many plant bioprocesses,including the regulation ...The nuclear factor Y(NF-Y)is a class of heterotrimeric transcription factors comprising three subunits:NF-YA,NF-YB,and NF-YC.These transcription factors participate in many plant bioprocesses,including the regulation of flowering time.Although the NF-Y gene family has been systematically studied in many species,little is known about its role in the non-heading Chinese cabbage(NHCC)[Brassica campestris(syn.Brassica rapa)ssp.chinensis].In this study,we identified 57 NF-Y members in the genome of NHCC using BLASTP,including 20 BcNF-YAs,24BcNF-YBs,and 13 BcNF-YCs.These genes are randomly distributed on the 10 chromosomes of NHCC.The results of yeast two-hybrid experiments indicated that among some members of the three subunits of BcNF-Ys,the members of the NF-YA and NF-YC subunits interact with each other,a third of the members of the NF-YB and NF-YC subunits interact with each other,while no interaction was observed between the members of the NF-YA and NF-YB subunits.Subcellular localization experiments in tobacco showed that Bc NF-YA2 and BcNF-YA8 were expressed in the nucleus;BcNF-YB18 and BcNF-YB23 were located in the cell membrane and cytoplasm;and BcNF-YC6 and BcNF-YC7 were expressed in the nucleus,cytoplasm,and cell membrane.We analyzed the cis-acting elements in the promoter of BcNF-Y genes and found that the ABA response element is the most distributed hormone response element,which is regulated by ABA signals triggered by environmental stimuli.Accordingly,we treated three-week-old NHCC leaves with 100μmol L^(-1) ABA and analyzed the expression profile of BcNF-Ys through RNA-seq.The results showed that except for six undetected BcNF-Ys,the remaining 51 BcNF-Ys showed varying degrees of response to ABA signals.Among these,BcNF-YA8 was positively regulated by ABA signals,with the highest upregulation amplitude.Subsequently,the function of BcNF-YA8 was extensively studied,which demonstrated that its expression promotes plant flowering.This result enriches our understanding of the potential molecular mechanism by which ABA positively regulates NHCC flowering.展开更多
[Objectives]This study was conducted to analyze the medication laws of traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions for the treatment of spleen-deficiency irritable bowel syndrome in Guanling Autonomous County Hospital ...[Objectives]This study was conducted to analyze the medication laws of traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions for the treatment of spleen-deficiency irritable bowel syndrome in Guanling Autonomous County Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine.[Methods]Prescriptions for the treatment of spleen-deficiency irritable bowel syndrome(IBS)were retrieved from the TCM family of the hospital,traditional Chinese medical doctor Wu Zhongli,in the period from November 2023 to April 2024.Microsoft Excel 2007 was employed to set up an information table of TCM prescriptions,and the age,gender,herbal properties,efficacy categories and the frequency of use were analyzed to explore the medication laws of TCM in the hospital for the treatment of spleen-deficiency irritable bowel syndrome.[Results]Among the 259 TCM prescriptions included,152 kinds of TCM decoction pieces were used.The decoction pieces were mainly warm in nature,and decoction pieces cold in nature took the second place.The flavors of the herbs were mostly sweet,bitter and pungent.Most of them were attributive to the spleen,stomach meridian and lung meridians,and the herbs were mainly used for tonifying deficiency and regulating qi.The herbs with higher frequency of use included Radix Glycyrrhiza,Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae,poria,and Angelicae Sinensis Radix,the main effects of which are replenishing qi to invigorate the spleen,activating qi and eliminating phlegm,clearing damp and promoting diuresis,and relaxing bowel.[Conclusions]Chinese medicine treatment of IBS with spleen deficiency in hospitals is mainly based on replenishing qi to invigorate the spleen,activating qi and eliminating phlegm,clearing damp and promoting diuresis,and relaxing bowel,and Xiangsha Liujunzi Decoction is commonly used in clinical treatment based on syndrome differentiation with modifications.展开更多
In this editorial,we comment on the article by Micucci et al published in the recent issue.We focus on the heterogenous nature of gastric cancer(GC)and the potential benefits of integrating traditional Chinese medicin...In this editorial,we comment on the article by Micucci et al published in the recent issue.We focus on the heterogenous nature of gastric cancer(GC)and the potential benefits of integrating traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)with the modern technology of network pharmacology(NP)and omics sequencing.GC is a heterogenous disease,as it incorporates several biochemical pathways that contribute to pathogenesis.TCM acknowledges the multifactorial,heterogenous nature of disease and utilizes an integrative approach to medicine.NP,a modern philosophy within drug development,integrates traditional knowledge of nutraceuticals and modern technologies to address the complex interactions of pathways within the body.Omics technologies,which is at the core of precision medicine,has allowed for this newfound principle of drug development.Metabolic pathways are better distinguished,leading to more targeted drug development.However,the use of omics technology needs to be employed to better characterize the subtypes of GC.This will allow TCM’s use of nutraceuticals in the application of NP to better target metabolic pathways that may aid in the prevention of GC as well as enhance treatment.展开更多
基金supported by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2022M722674)Peixian Science and Technology Plan Project(P202410)Xuzhou Medical Reserve Talents Project(XWRCHT20220009).
文摘Prostate cancer(PCa)is one of the most common malignant tumors in the male genitourinary system,ranking second in incidence worldwide.Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),as an important component of complementary and alternative medicine,shows unique advantages in cancer treatment.Chinese herbal medicine is usually composed of multiple ingredients and involves multiple signaling pathways,which showed function of inducing apoptosis of cancer cells,arresting the cell cycle,inhibiting invasion and metastasis,reducing drug resistance,and regulating immune function.Physical therapy is also an important treatment of TCM.Currently,Physical therapy such as acupuncture or Tai Chi and Qigong are gaining increased recognition in the management of PCa,particularly in addressing issues like urinary incontinence and bone metastasis-related pain.This article reviews the TCM treatment and therapy of PCa,in order to provide new research avenues and treatment options for the treatment of PCa with TCM and improve the quality of life of patients.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82374323and Hunan Graduate Research Innovation Project,No.2023CX15.
文摘Helicobacter pylori-associated gastritis(HPAG)is a common condition of the gastrointestinal tract.However,extensive and long-term antibiotic use has resulted in numerous adverse effects,including increased resistance,gastrointestinal dysfunction,and increased recurrence rates.When these concerns develop,traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)may have advantages.TCM is based on the concept of completeness and aims to eliminate pathogens and strengthen the body.It has the potential to prevent this condition while also boosting the rate of Helicobacter pylori eradication.This review elaborates on the mechanism of TCM treatment for HPAG based on cellular signalling pathways,which reflects the flexibility of TCM in treating diseases and the advantages of multi-level,multipathway,and multi-target treatments for HPAG.
文摘BACKGROUND Kidney transplantation is the most effective means to treat patients with renal failure,but its postoperative problems such as rejection reactions,immunosuppressant poisoning,chronic transplant kidney nephropathy,etc.still have not been effectively solved.This study searched for literature on traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)syndromes after kidney transplantation in China,conducted statistical analysis of the results,and sought to identify the underlying patterns.AIM To understand the TCM syndromes after renal transplantation and associated rules and provide a theoretical basis for further clinical research.METHODS The literature pertaining to TCM syndromes in renal transplantation,published in the China National Knowledge Infrastructure,Wanfang database,and WIP database from 1970 to 2021,was meticulously searched and comprehensively and statistically analyzed.RESULTS Following the established inclusion and exclusion criteria,13 studies were selected for analysis.Post-renal transplantation,no significant discrepancy was noted among the groups based on the location of TCM viscera.However,when categorized according to TCM pathogenic factors,the groups with spleen and kidney yang deficiency,as well as liver and kidney yin deficiency,exhibited a statistically significant difference in the frequency.CONCLUSION Currently,the research on TCM syndromes pertaining to renal transplantation is in its nascent phase.It is imperative to conduct a multicentric,large-scale survey of TCM syndromes subsequent to renal transplantation in the ensuing years.
文摘With the increasing global demand for Chinese language,the teaching of Chinese for Specific Purposes(CSP)has occupied an increasingly important position in the teaching of Chinese as a foreign language.However,traditional teaching methods often neglect the role of non-verbal symbols in language comprehension and communication.The multimodal discourse theory provides a new perspective for CSP teaching,which can effectively enhance students’understanding and mastery of specialized terminology and language application skills by integrating multisensory symbol systems such as language,vision,hearing,and touch.This paper starts from the current situation of teaching CSP and analyzes the adaptability between multimodal discourse and CSP teaching,aiming to provide theoretical support and practical suggestions for the innovation of the teaching mode of CSP.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82174461Hospital Capability Enhancement Project of Xiyuan Hospital,CACMS,No.XYZX0201-22Technology Innovation Project of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences,No.CI2021A01811.
文摘BACKGROUND Patients with BRAF V600E mutant metastatic colorectal cancer(mCRC)have a low incidence rate,poor biological activity,suboptimal response to conventional treatments,and a poor prognosis.In the previous cohort study on mCRC conducted by our team,it was observed that integrated Chinese and Western medicine treatment could significantly prolong the overall survival(OS)of patients with colorectal cancer.Therefore,we further explored the survival benefits in the population with BRAF V600E mutant mCRC.AIM To evaluate the efficacy of integrated Chinese and Western medicine in the treatment of BRAF V600E mutant metastatic colorectal cancer.METHODS A cohort study was conducted on patients with BRAF V600E mutant metastatic colorectal cancer admitted to Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences and Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from January 2016 to December 2022.The patients were divided into two cohorts.RESULTS A total of 34 cases were included,with 23 in Chinese-Western medicine cohort(cohort A)and 11 in Western medicine cohort(cohort B).The median overall survival was 19.9 months in cohort A and 14.2 months in cohort B,with a statistically significant difference(P=0.038,hazard ratio=0.46).The 1-3-year survival rates were 95.65%(22/23),39.13%(9/23),and 26.09%(6/23)in cohort A,and 63.64%(7/11),18.18%(2/11),and 9.09%(1/11)in cohort B,respectively.Subgroup analysis showed statistically significant differences in median OS between the two cohorts in the right colon,liver metastasis,chemotherapy,and first-line treatment subgroups(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Integrated Chinese and Western medicine can prolong the survival and reduce the risk of death in patients with BRAF V600E mutant metastatic colorectal cancer,with more pronounced benefits observed in patients with right colon involvement,liver metastasis,combined chemotherapy,and first-line treatment.
基金Zhejiang Federation of Humanities and Social Sciences Circles“Investigating the Effect of ChatGPT on L2 Education”(24NDQN206YBM)。
文摘This paper selects the widely used New Practical Chinese Readers,a comprehensive teaching material for Chinese as a foreign language,analyzing its content selection,presentation format,and organizational characteristics.By reviewing the inclusion of Chinese opera cultural elements in this material,the study identifies existing issues and provides recommendations for improvement.Introducing opera culture into Chinese language teaching materials can align with global cultural exchanges,helping more people learn about traditional Chinese culture and enhancing China’s international influence.
基金funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China(32372732,32372683,32460750,32072586,31500247)Sichuan Science and Technology Program(2023ZYD0090,24NSFSC0404,2025ZNSFSC1112)+2 种基金Sichuan Innovation Team of National Modern Agricultural Industry Technology System(SCCXTD-2024-05)Key Laboratory of Storage of Agricultural Products,Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Aairs(kt202410)Chengdu Science and Technology Program(2024-YF05-02375-SN).
文摘This study conducted karyotype analysis on 56 Chinese kale varieties from Guangdong and Fujian provinces using conventional chromosome analysis methods.The varieties were categorized into four groups based on their origin and flower color:white-flower Chinese kale originating from Guangdong(GW),yellow-flower Chinese kale originating from Guangdong(GY),white-flower Chinese kale originating from Fujian(FW),and yellow-flower Chinese kale originating from Fujian(FY).Karyotype differences among the four groups of Chinese kale were analyzed,and the evolutionary relationship between yellow-flower and white-flower Chinese kale from the two regions was inferred based on karyotype parameters.The results indicated that all Chinese kale varieties were diploid with 2n=2x=18,including a pair of satellites.The chromosome types included median-centromere(m)and sub-median-centromere(sm),and the karyotypes were 1A and 2A,a sper karyotype asymmetry index.The karyotype 1A of Chinese kale was identified for the first time.Partial least squares discriminant analysis(PLS-DA)identified nine karyotypic indicators that differentiated the four groups,and these differences were further visualized using heatmaps and box plots.Based on the evolution trends in the four groups and PLS-DA analysis,it was speculated that white-flower Chinese kale originated from Guangdong,yellow-flower Chinese kale originated from Fujian,and GY and FW were derived from the cross of GW and FY.This study provides a reference for understanding the genetic relationships between Chinese kale in Guangdong and Fujian,and offers a cytological basis for the evolution,hybridization,and phylogenetic relationships of Chinese kale.
文摘The ancient tacit knowledge behind the logic system permeated the culture and promoted numerous impactful inventions throughout the history. Traditional Chinese medicine with its effectiveness should also have stemmed out from such logic system. This article aims to rearticulate the underlying lucid multi-dimensional logic system, which faded in obscurity only because of time-out loss of the mid-right concept. Retracing this past tacit but important concept could uncover a multi-dimensional system over a point relating to all matters while capturing the central core of the matter. The seemingly unmanageable multidimensional logic was strengthened by verification processes which affirmed its further extensions, and made up the language of the people, the concepts of yin-yang(阴阳), and the development of extensions of Ba Gua(八卦) derivatives, which furthered the interpretation of the space-time properties and Chinese medicine.
基金supported by the China Agricultural Research System(CARS-23-G15)the Innovation Team of Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences,China(2024TD06)+2 种基金the Autonomous Innovation Project of Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences,China(2024ZC034)the Joint Research on Agricultural Variety Improvement of Henan Province,China(2022010504)the Key Research&Development Project of Henan Province,China(221111110100)。
文摘Ogura cytoplasmic male sterility(Ogura CMS)was first identified in wild radish(Raphanus sativus)and resulted in complete pollen abortion.However,the molecular mechanism of Ogura CMS in Chinese cabbage remains unclear.A cytological analysis confirmed nuclear degradation during the late uninucleate stage of pollen development,which diminished by the tricellular stage.Concurrently,tapetal cells exhibited abnormal enlargement and vacuolation starting from the tetrad stage.Serious developmental defects were observed in the pollen wall.During early pollen development,genes associated with cytochrome c and programmed cell death(PCD)were upregulated in the Ogura CMS line,while genes involved in pollen wall mitosis were downregulated.Conversely,at the late stage of pollen development,peroxisome and autophagy-related genes in the Ogura CMS line were upregulated.The mitochondrial orf138 gene mutation triggered the PCD process in tapetal cells,leading to their abnormal enlargement and the degradation of their contents,eventually resulting in vacuolation at the tricellular stage.These tapetal defects hindered the provision of adequate sporopollenin and nutrients to the microspores,consequently leading to abnormal pollen wall development and abnormal mitosis in the microspores.Ultimately,nuclear dispersion commenced during the late uninucleate stage,and autophagy occurred in the late stage of pollen development.Consequently,the plant could not produce functional pollen,resulting in male sterility in Chinese cabbage.Studies of Ogura CMS can promote the production and application of male sterile materials and enrich male sterile resources,which is of great significance for hybrid breeding.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82103022the Science Foundation of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University,No.RC(XM)202012.
文摘BACKGROUND Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)body constitution is a key factor in determining and influencing the occurrence,development,and variation of diseases.As the mind interact with the body,TCM body constitution is useful in preventing and treating psychiatric disorders and insomnia.AIM To investigate the interrelationship between TCM body constitution,psychiatric disorders and sleep quality.METHODS A total of 2441 participants were enrolled in our study.TCM body constitution was measured using the Constitution in Chinese Medicine Questionnaire,sleep quality was assessed using the Chinese version of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index,and psychopathological symptoms were evaluated using Symptom Checklist-90.Logistic regression was used to estimate the interrelationship between TCM body constitution,psychiatric disorders and sleep quality.RESULTS The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index score and the proportions of participants with Qi-deficiency constitution,Qi-stagnation constitution,and blood-stasis constitution were significantly higher in the psychiatric symptoms group.Additionally,psychiatric symptoms were considerably associated with sleep quality,Qi-deficiency constitution,and Qi-stagnation constitution,but were inversely associated with male sex.Obsessive–compulsive symptoms were considerably associated with sleep quality,Qi-deficiency constitution and Qi-stagnation constitution.Depression was considerably associated with sleep quality,hyperuricemia,and Qi-stagnation constitution.Anxiety was considerably associated with sleep quality,diabetes,and Qi-stagnation constitution.Finally,poor sleep quality was considerably associated with Qi-deficiency constitution,Qi-stagnation constitution,dampness-heat constitution,phlegm-dampness constitution,and blood-stasis constitution but was inversely associated with male sex and body mass index>23.9.CONCLUSION TCM body constitutions are strongly associated with psychiatric symptoms and sleep quality.Further research is needed to verify whether TCM body constitution can be used to treat and prevent psychiatric conditions as well as enhance sleep quality.
文摘With the rapid development of medical and nursing combinations,the application of humanistic care in medical and nursing combination institutions is getting more attention.Elderly institutions are the main carrier of elderly services in China,and the demand for humanistic care among the elderly in elderly institutions is also getting higher and higher,but at present,the humanistic care ability of the nursing staff in China's medical and nursing combined institutions is low.In recent years,the state vigorously promoted the development of traditional Chinese medicine,traditional Chinese medicine nursing contains a wealth of humanistic ideas,which can provide another solution for the lack of humanistic care in healthcare institutions.This paper discusses the ideological value,practical value and talent cultivation value of TCM humanistic nursing in medical care combination,aiming to provide a reference basis for improving the quality of humanistic nursing in medical care combination organizations.
文摘With the evolution of society,education reform continues to progress,and increasing attention is being paid to the learning outcomes and overall academic quality of junior high school students.As a core subject at this stage,the effectiveness of Chinese language teaching directly influences students’overall academic performance.Therefore,enhancing the effectiveness of junior high school Chinese classroom teaching has become a key focus for educators.Against this backdrop,this paper explores the significance of building an effective classroom environment in junior high school Chinese teaching and provides an in-depth analysis of strategies to improve teaching effectiveness.The goal is to assist teachers in creating efficient classrooms,fostering students’interest in learning,enhancing their overall competence in Chinese,and ultimately improving teaching quality to contribute to the overall advancement of Chinese language education.
文摘In recent years,diabetes has posed a serious threat to human health.Traditional Chinese medicine for lowering blood sugar has attracted much attention due to its unique advantages in the treatment of diabetes.This paper summarizes the research results on common traditional Chinese medicines for lowering blood sugar in recent years.These results lay a theoretical foundation for the future clinical development and use of hypoglycemic Chinese medicine,the improvement of the quality standards of hypoglycemic Chinese medicine,and the in-depth research on the mechanisms.
基金Supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFA0915000)。
文摘AIM:To investigate the effect of 0.01%low-concentration atropine(LA)on quantitative contrast sensitivity function(qCSF)in children with myopia.METHODS:This paired case-control study included 90 eyes of 58 children who were sex-,age-,and refractionmatched and equally divided into two groups:the 0.01%LA group had undergone 6mo use of daily 0.01%atropine and control group was naïve to LA.Routine ophthalmic examinations and qCSF test without refractive correction were performed.Two groups were compared in monocular and binocular qCSF parameters,including the area under logCSF,CSF acuity,and contrast sensitivity(CS)at 1.0-18.0 cycle per degree(cpd).RESULTS:In the monocular comparison,the CSF acuity of the LA group was significantly higher than that of the control group(7.58±5.51 vs 6.37±4.22 cpd,P<0.05).The subgroup analysis showed that in the 6-9y group,CSF acuity was significantly higher in the LA group than the control group(8.76±6.19 vs 6.54±4.25 cpd,P<0.05),and in the Female group,low refraction sphere group,and high refraction cylinder group,the CS at high spatial frequencies(12.0 and 18.0 cpd)were significantly higher in the LA group than in the control group(all P<0.05).In the binocular test,CSF acuity and CS at 12.0 cpd were significantly higher in the LA group than in the control group(10.95±7.00 vs 8.65±5.12 cpd;0.17±0.33 vs 0.06±0.16,respectively;both P<0.05).CONCLUSION:Use of LA may result in improved CS in children with early onset myopia.
文摘With the rapid development of Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language(TCFL),improving teaching quality requires integrating advanced pedagogical concepts.Multimodal teaching,which employs various symbolic modes to engage students’multiple senses,is a highly effective approach.Introducing multimodal theory into TCFL education can enhance teaching efficiency and improve students’communication skills.This paper applies multimodal theory to TCFL,using the elementary Chinese comprehensive course“My Family”as a case study to propose a detailed teaching design,followed by evaluation and reflection.The aim of this teaching design is to deepen the understanding of multimodal theory and provide additional reference for the TCFL.
文摘Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)offers diverse therapeutic compounds but faces challenges like poor bioavailability and instability.Recent innovations in drug delivery systems,including nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems have shown potential to enhance solubility,stability,and therapeutic efficacy.This review examines these advancements,focusing on their mechanisms and applications in improving TCM formulations.Cutting-edge techniques,such as microneedles,iontophoretic patches,and self-orienting applicators,are also discussed for their potential to revolutionize TCM delivery.By bridging traditional wisdom with modern innovations,this review emphasizes the transformative role of these strategies in advancing TCM's integration into contemporary medicine.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.31872106)the National Vegetable Industry Technology System(Grant No.CARS-23-A-16)+1 种基金the Jiangsu Seed Industry Revitalization Project(Grant No.JBGS(2021)015)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions。
文摘The nuclear factor Y(NF-Y)is a class of heterotrimeric transcription factors comprising three subunits:NF-YA,NF-YB,and NF-YC.These transcription factors participate in many plant bioprocesses,including the regulation of flowering time.Although the NF-Y gene family has been systematically studied in many species,little is known about its role in the non-heading Chinese cabbage(NHCC)[Brassica campestris(syn.Brassica rapa)ssp.chinensis].In this study,we identified 57 NF-Y members in the genome of NHCC using BLASTP,including 20 BcNF-YAs,24BcNF-YBs,and 13 BcNF-YCs.These genes are randomly distributed on the 10 chromosomes of NHCC.The results of yeast two-hybrid experiments indicated that among some members of the three subunits of BcNF-Ys,the members of the NF-YA and NF-YC subunits interact with each other,a third of the members of the NF-YB and NF-YC subunits interact with each other,while no interaction was observed between the members of the NF-YA and NF-YB subunits.Subcellular localization experiments in tobacco showed that Bc NF-YA2 and BcNF-YA8 were expressed in the nucleus;BcNF-YB18 and BcNF-YB23 were located in the cell membrane and cytoplasm;and BcNF-YC6 and BcNF-YC7 were expressed in the nucleus,cytoplasm,and cell membrane.We analyzed the cis-acting elements in the promoter of BcNF-Y genes and found that the ABA response element is the most distributed hormone response element,which is regulated by ABA signals triggered by environmental stimuli.Accordingly,we treated three-week-old NHCC leaves with 100μmol L^(-1) ABA and analyzed the expression profile of BcNF-Ys through RNA-seq.The results showed that except for six undetected BcNF-Ys,the remaining 51 BcNF-Ys showed varying degrees of response to ABA signals.Among these,BcNF-YA8 was positively regulated by ABA signals,with the highest upregulation amplitude.Subsequently,the function of BcNF-YA8 was extensively studied,which demonstrated that its expression promotes plant flowering.This result enriches our understanding of the potential molecular mechanism by which ABA positively regulates NHCC flowering.
文摘[Objectives]This study was conducted to analyze the medication laws of traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions for the treatment of spleen-deficiency irritable bowel syndrome in Guanling Autonomous County Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine.[Methods]Prescriptions for the treatment of spleen-deficiency irritable bowel syndrome(IBS)were retrieved from the TCM family of the hospital,traditional Chinese medical doctor Wu Zhongli,in the period from November 2023 to April 2024.Microsoft Excel 2007 was employed to set up an information table of TCM prescriptions,and the age,gender,herbal properties,efficacy categories and the frequency of use were analyzed to explore the medication laws of TCM in the hospital for the treatment of spleen-deficiency irritable bowel syndrome.[Results]Among the 259 TCM prescriptions included,152 kinds of TCM decoction pieces were used.The decoction pieces were mainly warm in nature,and decoction pieces cold in nature took the second place.The flavors of the herbs were mostly sweet,bitter and pungent.Most of them were attributive to the spleen,stomach meridian and lung meridians,and the herbs were mainly used for tonifying deficiency and regulating qi.The herbs with higher frequency of use included Radix Glycyrrhiza,Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae,poria,and Angelicae Sinensis Radix,the main effects of which are replenishing qi to invigorate the spleen,activating qi and eliminating phlegm,clearing damp and promoting diuresis,and relaxing bowel.[Conclusions]Chinese medicine treatment of IBS with spleen deficiency in hospitals is mainly based on replenishing qi to invigorate the spleen,activating qi and eliminating phlegm,clearing damp and promoting diuresis,and relaxing bowel,and Xiangsha Liujunzi Decoction is commonly used in clinical treatment based on syndrome differentiation with modifications.
文摘In this editorial,we comment on the article by Micucci et al published in the recent issue.We focus on the heterogenous nature of gastric cancer(GC)and the potential benefits of integrating traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)with the modern technology of network pharmacology(NP)and omics sequencing.GC is a heterogenous disease,as it incorporates several biochemical pathways that contribute to pathogenesis.TCM acknowledges the multifactorial,heterogenous nature of disease and utilizes an integrative approach to medicine.NP,a modern philosophy within drug development,integrates traditional knowledge of nutraceuticals and modern technologies to address the complex interactions of pathways within the body.Omics technologies,which is at the core of precision medicine,has allowed for this newfound principle of drug development.Metabolic pathways are better distinguished,leading to more targeted drug development.However,the use of omics technology needs to be employed to better characterize the subtypes of GC.This will allow TCM’s use of nutraceuticals in the application of NP to better target metabolic pathways that may aid in the prevention of GC as well as enhance treatment.
