Objective: To explore the change of intestinal microecology in patients with primary Sjogren’s syndrome(p SS) and correlation with disease activity, and also discuss the therapy effect of Yangyin Yiqi Huoxue Recipe(...Objective: To explore the change of intestinal microecology in patients with primary Sjogren’s syndrome(p SS) and correlation with disease activity, and also discuss the therapy effect of Yangyin Yiqi Huoxue Recipe(养阴益气活血方, YYHD). Methods: Sixteen p SS patients were enrolled in the present study, who received 3-month treatment of YYHR, 200 mL orally twice daily. Their pre-and post-test ESSDAI scores, erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR) and serum immunoglobulin G(IgG) levels were measured respectively. The 16 Sr DNA metagenomic sequencing was used to detect and analyze the abundance and diversity of intestinal bacteria flora and the proportion of bacteria at the levels of phylum, family, and genus, in comparision with those of 6 healthy subjects in the control group. Results: The abundance and diversity of intestinal bacteria flora in pSS patients were lower than those of healthy subjects(P<0.05). After the treatment with YYHD, patients’ ESSDAI score and levels of IgG and ESR have decreased significantly(P<0.05). At the phylum level, the proportions of Actinobacteria, Firmicutes, Fusobacteria and Proteobacteria have reduced sharply, while the proportions of Bacteroidetes, Teneriquetes and Candidate-division-TM7 have increased significantly by treatment(all P<0.05). At the classification level, such treatment has caused a significant decrease in the proportions of Bacteroidaceae, Ruminococcaceae, Veillonellaceae, and Enterobacteriacea(all P<0.05), but a significant increase in the proportion of Lachnospiraceae(P<0.05). At the genus level, the treatment has significantly decreased the proportions of Bifidobacterium, Bacteroides, Escherichia-Shigella, Faecalibacterium and Prevotella(all P<0.05), but significantly increased the proportion of Clostridia(P<0.05), close to the levels of healthy subjects(P>0.05). Conclusions: There exists an imbalance of intestinal microecology in p SS patients, which can be improved through the treatment with YYHD. Besides, such treatment can also improve the disease ac展开更多
AIM:To explore the anti-fibrotic effect of Haobie Yangyin Ruanjian Decoction(HYRD)on CCl4-induced hepatic fibrosis in rats and its modulation on the transforming growth factor(TGF)β-Smad signaling pathway.METHODS:Fif...AIM:To explore the anti-fibrotic effect of Haobie Yangyin Ruanjian Decoction(HYRD)on CCl4-induced hepatic fibrosis in rats and its modulation on the transforming growth factor(TGF)β-Smad signaling pathway.METHODS:Fifty-six healthy Wistar rats were randomly divided into five groups:normal control group(n=6),CCl4-induced hepatic fibrosis group(n=14) and three treatment groups(the treated rats received HYRD via oral administration at daily dosages of 8.2,2.5 and 0.82 g/kg,respectively)of HYRD(n=12,respectively).Experimental hepatic fibrosis was induced by subcutaneous injection of carbon tetrachloride solution(CCl4 dissolved in peanut oil,4:6,V/V)with 0.5 mL/100 g body weight for the first time,and then 0.3 mL/100 g body weight twice a week for 8 wk.In the former 2 wk,rats were raised by feedstuffⅠ(80% corn meal,20%lard,0.5%cholesterol).After 2 wk,they were raised by feedstuffⅡ(corn meal and 0.5% cholesterol).Except for the control group,30%alcohol solution was given orally to each rat every other day from the beginning,1 mL for each rat.Liver function parameters and hepatic hydroxyproline content were detected by chromatometry.Serum levels of hyaluronic acid(HA),typeⅣcollagen(CIV),typeⅢprecollagen(PCⅢ)and laminin(LN)were assayed with radioimmunoassay.Deposition of collagen was observed with hematoxylin-eosin staining and collagen staining.Gene expression of TGFβ1 and Smad3 were detected with real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction and Western blotting,respectively.RESULTS:The serum levels of alanine transaminase and aspartate transaminase were increased in the model group compared with the control group(P<0.01),and they were decreased in the three treatment groups compared with the model group.The serum levels of total protein and albumin were decreased in the model group and increased in the three treatment groups.The hepatic hydroxyproline content and serum levels of PCⅢ,HA,LN and CIV were markedly increased in the model group compared with the control group,and decreased in the tr展开更多
Objective: To observe the effect of Yiqi Yangyin Decoction (益气养阴方, YQYYD) on the quality of life (QOL) of patients with unstable angina pectoris (UAP). Methods: A total of 108 patients with UAP of qi-yin ...Objective: To observe the effect of Yiqi Yangyin Decoction (益气养阴方, YQYYD) on the quality of life (QOL) of patients with unstable angina pectoris (UAP). Methods: A total of 108 patients with UAP of qi-yin deficiency syndrome confirmed by coronary angiography were enrolled and assigned to the treated group (treated with YQYYD and conventional therapy of Western medicine) and the control group (treated with conventional therapy of Western medicine), by the use of the PROC PLAN of the SAS 6.12 software, in a prospective, randomized, controlled design. The clinical total effective rate, symptom score, QOL scale [Seattle Angina Questionnaire (SAQ)] and incidence of important clinical events were defined as the observation indices to evaluate the interventional effect of YQYYD on the QOL of patients with UAP of the qi-yin deficiency syndrome. Results: During the study, three cases dropped out in the treated group, one case dropped out in the control group, and 104 cases, including 51 cases in the treatment group and 53 cases in the control group, finished the trial. After four weeks of treatment, the total clinical effective rates in the treated group and the control group were 80.4% and 75.5% respectively, and there was no obvious difference between them (P〉0.05). However, the symptom score of the treated group (9.31 ± 2.02) was significantly lesser than that of the control group (11.62 ± 3.04, P〈0.05), and the total score of the QOI scale of the treated group (68.76 ± 5.74) was significantly higher than that of the control group (61.06 ±3.31, P〈0.01). Among those in the treated group physical limitation, angina stability, angina frequency, and treatment satisfaction were significantly ameliorated when compared with the control group after treatment (P〈0.05, P〈0.01). The incidence of important clinical events in the treated group (3.9%) was lower than that in the control group (5.7%) during the 8-month follow-up period, but the differ展开更多
BACKGROUND The Chinese medicine Yangyin Huowei mixture(YYHWM)exhibits good clinical efficacy in the treatment of chronic atrophic gastritis(CAG),but the mechanisms underlying its activity remain unclear.AIM To investi...BACKGROUND The Chinese medicine Yangyin Huowei mixture(YYHWM)exhibits good clinical efficacy in the treatment of chronic atrophic gastritis(CAG),but the mechanisms underlying its activity remain unclear.AIM To investigate the therapeutic effects of YYHWM and its underlying mechanisms in a CAG rat model.METHODS Sprague-Dawley rats were allocated into control,model,vitacoenzyme,and low,medium,and high-dose YYHWM groups.CAG was induced in rats using Nmethyl-N′-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine,ranitidine hydrochloride,hunger and satiety perturbation,and ethanol gavage.Following an 8-wk intervention period,stomach samples were taken,stained,and examined for histopathological changes.ELISA was utilized to quantify serum levels of PG-I,PG-II,G-17,IL-1β,IL-6,and TNF-α.Western blot analysis was performed to evaluate protein expression of IL-10,JAK1,and STAT3.RESULTS The model group showed gastric mucosal layer disruption and inflammatory cell infiltration.Compared with the blank control group,serum levels of PGI,PGII,and G-17 in the model group were significantly reduced(82.41±3.53 vs 38.52±1.71,23.06±0.96 vs 11.06±0.70,and 493.09±12.17 vs 225.52±17.44,P<0.01 for all),whereas those of IL-1β,IL-6,and TNF-αwere significantly increased(30.15±3.07 vs 80.98±4.47,69.05±12.72 vs 110.85±6.68,and 209.24±11.62 vs 313.37±36.77,P<0.01 for all),and the protein levels of IL-10,JAK1,and STAT3 were higher in gastric mucosal tissues(0.47±0.10 vs 1.11±0.09,0.49±0.05 vs 0.99±0.07,and 0.24±0.05 vs 1.04±0.14,P<0.01 for all).Compared with the model group,high-dose YYHWM treatment significantly improved the gastric mucosal tissue damage,increased the levels of PGI,PGII,and G-17(38.52±1.71 vs 50.41±3.53,11.06±0.70 vs 15.33±1.24,and 225.52±17.44 vs 329.22±29.11,P<0.01 for all),decreased the levels of IL-1β,IL-6,and TNF-α(80.98±4.47 vs 61.56±4.02,110.85±6.68 vs 89.20±8.48,and 313.37±36.77 vs 267.30±9.31,P<0.01 for all),and evidently decreased the protein levels of IL-10 and STAT3 in gastric mucosal tissues(1.11±0.09 展开更多
BACKGROUND Early diabetic nephropathy(DN)is a complication of diabetes mellitus.It mainly affects kidney microvessels and glomerular function,and its timely and effective treatment is critical for early DN.However,the...BACKGROUND Early diabetic nephropathy(DN)is a complication of diabetes mellitus.It mainly affects kidney microvessels and glomerular function,and its timely and effective treatment is critical for early DN.However,the effects of treatments comprising simple Western medicine are not optimal.With the promotion and implementation of integrated Chinese and western medicine treatments,remarkable results have been achieved for many diseases.To this end,we explored the clinical efficacy of integrated traditional Chinese and western medicines for the treatment of early DN.AIM To investigate the effect of sitagliptin tablets combined with Yiqi yangyin huoxue decoction on clinical efficacy and hemorheology in patients with early DN.METHODS Through a retrospective analysis,123 patients with early DN were admitted to the endocrinology clinic of the Changzhou NO.7 People’s Hospital from January 2021 to October 2022 and were selected as study subjects.After rigorous screening,100 patients with early DN were enrolled.The control group(CG,n=50)and the observation group(OG,n=50)were divided according to the treatment method.The CG were treated with sitagliptin,and the OG were treated with sitagliptin plus the Yiqi yangyin huoxue decoction.Both groups were treated for 3 mo.For both groups,the baseline data and clinical efficacy were compared,and changes in blood glucose levels,lipid levels,renal function,and hematological indicators before(T0)and after(T1)treatment were assessed.RESULTS The total effective rate for the OG was 94.00%and that of the CG was 80.00%(P<0.05).After treatment(T1),the levels of fasting blood glucose,2 h postprandial glucose,total cholesterol,triacylglycerol,and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in OG patients were obviously lower than those in the CG(P<0.05),and cystatin C,homocysteine,urinary microalbumin,and blood creatinine values in OG patients were also obviously lower than those in the CG(P<0.05);erythrocyte deposition,plasma viscosity,whole blood high shear viscosity,and whole blood low shear vi展开更多
Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of Tongluo Yangyin Recipe (通络养阴方, TLYYR) in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). Methods: Ninety-nine patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 were ...Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of Tongluo Yangyin Recipe (通络养阴方, TLYYR) in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). Methods: Ninety-nine patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 were assigned, according to the order of their visit, to two groups: 61 in the treated group and 38 in the control group. They were given the same information about diabetes mellitus and treated with the same therapy: strict diet control and Western drugs for hypoglycemia. In addition, the treated group received one dose (200 mL) of TLYYR in water decoction every day in two portions, while the control group had vitamin B1 100 mg and vitamin B12 250 μ g administered daily via intramuscular injection. The course for all patients was 28 days. Results: The treated group experienced a therapeutic effect superior to that of the control group, with the difference between the total effective rates and the markedly effective rates (P〈0.05, P〈0.01). The blood levels of total cholesterol (TC) and triglyceride (TG) fell, the hemorrheological manner improved, the transmission velocity of the median nerve and common peroneal nerve significantly increased in the treated group after treatment (P〈0.05), although the treatment showed no significant influence on blood glucose level (P〉0.05). Conclusion: TLYYR could promote blood microcirculation, improve nutritional metabolism of peripheral nerve, and thus accelerating DPN repair.展开更多
[Objectives] The aim was to observe the clinical effect of Yangyin Jiedu Decoction for acute oral mucositis caused by radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma( NPC). [Methods]Total 64 patients with non-keratinizing s...[Objectives] The aim was to observe the clinical effect of Yangyin Jiedu Decoction for acute oral mucositis caused by radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma( NPC). [Methods]Total 64 patients with non-keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma of nasopharynx were divided evenly and randomly into two groups,treatment group and control group. In the treatment group,the patients began to take Yangyin Jiedu Decoction one week before radiotherapy; while in the control group,the patients were treated with mixed solution of dexamethasone,lidocaine,recombinant human granulocyte colony stimulating factor and vitamin B12. From the beginning to the end of radiotherapy,the curative effect in the two groups was observed and compared. In addition,the levels of serum CRP,TGF-β1 and IL-6 were measured to detect the inflammatory response. [Results] The incidence of acute oral mucositis in the treatment group was significantly lower than that in the control group( P <0. 05). The effective rate was 96. 88% in the treatment group and 67. 74% in the control group. The levels of serum CRP,TGF-β1 and IL-6 in the treatment group were also lower than those in the control group. [Conclusions]Yangyin Jiedu Decoction has a good effect on prevention and treatment of acute radioactive oral mucositis and it is worthy of clinical application.展开更多
Objective: To observe the effect of Chinese herbal medicine in alleviating acute toxic adverse effect of radiotherapy and on growth of stromal cells in bone marrow. Methods: Seventy two patients with nasopharyng...Objective: To observe the effect of Chinese herbal medicine in alleviating acute toxic adverse effect of radiotherapy and on growth of stromal cells in bone marrow. Methods: Seventy two patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) were randomly divided into two groups. Radical radiotherapy was applied to both groups. In the radiotherapeutic period, to the 36 patients in the treated group, Yiqi Huoxue Yangyin Recipe (YHYR) was given additionally by oral taking and compressing on radiation area, and to the 36 patients in the control group, vitamin B 12 solution was given for gargling or compressing. Experimental study was carried out in rats of two groups, irradiated with 5.0 Gy X ray and treated with YHYR or normal saline intraperitoneally, to observe the colony forming unit fibroblastoid (CFU F) in cultured bone marrow stromal cells (BMSC), taken from the rats at different time.Results: The oral mucomembranous radiation damage occurred in 47.2% of the treated group when the dose of radiation reached to 41.4±9.4 Gy, while in the control group, it was 91.7% when the dose reached to 30.9±8.9 Gy. The skin radiation damage occurrence rate in the two groups was 13.9% and 33.3% respectively when the dose of radiation reached to 50.2±5.6 Gy and 43.2±6.3 Gy respectively. Comparison of the two groups showed significant difference ( P <0.01), the radiation damage was significantly slighter in the treated group. Experimental study showed that the rats in the two groups were significantly different in occurrence and degree of bone marrow function inhibition, P <0.01. The numbers of CFU F in cultured BMSC of radiation damaged rats taken at respective different culture time were also significantly different between the two groups, P < 0.01 .Conclusion: YHYR could significantly reduce acute radiation damage of mucomembrane and skin, alleviate the inhibition on bone marrow function, and eliminate the injury of radiation on BMSC.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the therapeutic effect of Yiqi Yangyin prescription for dilated cardiomyopathy(DCM).METHODS: Electronic databases were searched for relevant clinical randomized controlled trials of DCM treatmen...OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the therapeutic effect of Yiqi Yangyin prescription for dilated cardiomyopathy(DCM).METHODS: Electronic databases were searched for relevant clinical randomized controlled trials of DCM treatment using Yiqi Yangyin prescription(Shengmai and Zhigancao decoction). Databases searched included Pub Med, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure Database, Wanfang Database, China Science and Technology Journal Database, and Chinese Biological Medicine from January 1, 1985, to October 31,2015. After literature screening and data extraction according to previously determined exclusion criteria, data were analyzed using Rev Man 5.3 and Stata12.0. Study heterogeneity was evaluated using the I2 test and Cochran's Q test. Egger's test was used to detect publication bias.RESULTS: Nineteen trials involving 1024 partici-pants were included in the Meta-analysis. Of these,15 used Shengmai(treatment group: 421 cases;control group: 344 cases) and 4 used Zhigancao decoction(treatment group: 133 cases; control group:126 cases). A Meta-analysis demonstrated that the total curative effect was significantly improved by combining Shengmai with conventional treatment[relative risk(RR) = 1.32, 95% confidence intervals(CI)(1.22, 1.43), P < 0.01]. Left ventricular ejection fraction [standard mean difference(SMD) = 1.13,95% CI(0.55, 1.70), P < 0.01] and left ventricular end diastolic [SMD =-0.46, 95% CI(-0.70,-0.23), P <0.01] were also improved. Adding Zhigancao decoction achieved the same effect [total efficiency of RR = 1.34, 95% CI(1.16, 1.54), P < 0.01].CONCLUSION: Compared with conventional therapy, Yiqi Yangyin prescription can significantly improve the curative effect, increase left ventricular ejection fraction, and reduce left ventricular end diastolic. Thus, it can effectively improve heart function in patients with DCM.展开更多
Objective:To compare the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM),western medicine and integrative medicine in treating type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in a rat model.Methods:The T2DM rat model was established w...Objective:To compare the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM),western medicine and integrative medicine in treating type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in a rat model.Methods:The T2DM rat model was established with a high-fat diet (HFD) for 35 days and a single injection of streptozotocin (STZ,30 mg/kg).The T2DM-induced rats were divided into three groups,and treated with Yiqi Yangyin Huatan (YQYYHT) granules (3.84 g/kg per day),pioglitazone (1.35 mg/kg per day) or YQYYHT granules + pioglitazone (3.84 g/kg per day+1.35 mg/kg per day) respectively for 14 days.Clinical features and behavioral changes,as well as T2DM indicators,were recorded to evaluate therapeutics effects in each treatment group.Results:The T2DM rat model expressed insulin resistance (IR),with features similar to qi-yin deficiency and phlegm stasis syndrome,including decreased cyclic adenosine monophosphate/cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cAMP/cGMP) ratio,decreased levels of Na+-K+-ATPase,superoxide dismutase (SOD) and high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C),and increased levels of serum triglyceride (TG),total cholesterol (TC) and low density lipoprotein (LDL-C).All three treatment groups showed significant decreases in fasting blood glucose (FBG) and fasting insulin (Fins),and improvement of TCM syndrome to different degrees.Importantly,YQYYHT improved the most of the indicators of T2DM,followed by integrative medicine and pioglitazone alone.Conclusion:Compared with western medicine or integrative medicine,prescription of TCM based on syndrome differentiation may offer more advantages in the prevention and treatment of T2DM.展开更多
Objective:To explore the prevention and treatment effect of Yangyin Qingre Shengji Decoction(养阴清热生肌汤)on acute radiation esophagitis.Methods:From May 2020 to February 2021,60 patients with malignant tumor who un...Objective:To explore the prevention and treatment effect of Yangyin Qingre Shengji Decoction(养阴清热生肌汤)on acute radiation esophagitis.Methods:From May 2020 to February 2021,60 patients with malignant tumor who underwent radiotherapy were selected as the research objects.They were divided into two groups by odd and even number drawing,30 cases in the control group and 30 cases in the observation group.The control group took mixed solution orally,while the observation group took Yangyin Qingre Shengji Decoction.The clinical effects,occurrence time,duration,grading of acute radiation esophagitis and TCM syndrome scores of dry mouth and constipation were compared between the two groups.Results:The effective rate of the observation group was significantly higher than that of the control group(P<0.05);Compared with the control group,the time of acute radiation esophagitis was prolonged and the duration of symptoms was shortened in the observation group(P<0.05);The incidence of above gradeⅡin the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group,and the incidence of below gradeⅠwas significantly higher than that in the control group(P<0.05);There was no significant difference in the scores of dry mouth and constipation between the two groups before treatment(P>0.05),the scores of the two groups were decreased after treatment,and the observation group was lower than the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion:Yangyin Qingre Shengji Decoction(养阴清热生肌汤)has a positive effect on prevention and treatment of acute radiation esophagitis in patients with malignant tumor undergoing radiotherapy,which can be popularized.展开更多
Background:The study was conducted with the interest of exploring the effects of Qingre Yangyin Chushi pill as anti-inflammatory agent in gout treatment based on the NLRP3/GSDMD coke death pathway.Methods:In this stud...Background:The study was conducted with the interest of exploring the effects of Qingre Yangyin Chushi pill as anti-inflammatory agent in gout treatment based on the NLRP3/GSDMD coke death pathway.Methods:In this study,48 male SD rats were randomly divided into 6 groups,namely model group,blank control group(BC),Qingre Yangyin Chushi pill low-dose treatment group(MSD1),medium-dose treatment group(MSD2),high-dose treatment group(MSD3),and colchicine group(PC),with eight members in each group.The BC and model groups were administered with saline twice a day.The MSD1,MSD2,and MSD3 groups were administered with Qingre Yangyin Chushi pill at a dose of 1.8 g·kg^?1,3.6 g·kg^?1,and 7.2 g·kg^?1 twice a day.The colchicine group was administered with a colchicine suspension at a dose of 0.6×10^?3 g kg^?1 twice a day for 7 days.After gavage of animals in each group for 4 days,the rats'ankle joints were injected with sodium urate suspension×3 days to induce a gouty arthritis model.Then,serum and tissue samples were collected on the third and seventh day after gavage.The synovial tissue from the rat ankle joints was taken,and immunohistochemical technique was used to detect NOD-like receptor protein 3(NLRP3),inflammatory bodies,cysteine protease-1(Caspase-1),and Gasdermin-D protein(GSDMD)expression.Image-Pro Plus image analysis system was used to measure the average integrated absorbance and calculate IHS.Integral enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to determine the interleukin 1β(IL-1β)and interleukin 18(IL-18)expression of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α).Western blot was used to detect NLRP3,Caspase-1,GSDMD,and apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD(ASC)expression levels.Results:After 48 hours of modeling,compared with the PC group,the arthritis indices of the MSD1,MSD2,and MSD3 groups were insignificant(P>0.05).The levels of IL-1β,IL-18,and TNF-αwere lower in the PC and MSD2 groups compared with the BC group.However,compared with the control group,MSD1,MSD2,and PC groups had lower levels 展开更多
Objective To assess the efficacy and safety of Yiqi Yangyin Huoxue therapy (YYHT) for the treatment of IgA nephropathy. Methods Databases articles about YYHT in treating IgAN patients were searched through February 20...Objective To assess the efficacy and safety of Yiqi Yangyin Huoxue therapy (YYHT) for the treatment of IgA nephropathy. Methods Databases articles about YYHT in treating IgAN patients were searched through February 2018. Comparisons were YYHT alone or YYHT in combination with western medicine as experimental intervention, and western medicine as the control. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were selected. Cochrane collaboration tool was used for assessing risk of bias to evaluate methodologies. RevMan 5.3 software was applied to analyze the data of included trials. Results A total of 21 studies involving 1473 patients were included. Meta-analysis results demonstrated that YYHT alone or YYHT in combination with western medicine were more efficacious than only western medicine in decreasing proteinuria [MD =-0.41, 95% CI (-0.53,-0.29), P < 0.00001] and the urine red blood cells [MD =-7.46, 95% CI (-9.28,-5.64), P < 0.00001]. There also showed improvement in the clinical total effective rate [OR = 2.78, 95% CI (2.14, 3.61), P < 0.00001] between the two groups. Some of the included trials did not report the adverse events. Conclusions Current evidence shows that YYHT can reduce proteinuria and urine red blood cells and improve the total efficacy rate. Since poor quality and publication bias of some included trials, more evidence-based medicine studies needed to define the role of YYHT in the treatment of IgAN.展开更多
Objective:To investigate how Yiqi Yangyin and Huatan Quyu granule (YYHO) improves skeletal muscle insulin resistance in a type 2 diabetic rat model and to discover whether the molecular mechanism is related to the pro...Objective:To investigate how Yiqi Yangyin and Huatan Quyu granule (YYHO) improves skeletal muscle insulin resistance in a type 2 diabetic rat model and to discover whether the molecular mechanism is related to the promotion of the AMPK/SIRT/PGC-1α signalling pathway.Methods:Rats were randomly divided into 4 groups:the normal group,the model group,the YYHQ granule group,and the pioglitazone group.The type 2 diabetic rat model was established by feeding a high-fat diet for 5 weeks along with a single intraperitoneal injection of 30 mg/kg streptozotocin (STZ).After modelling successfully,the appropriate drug was intragastrically administered to diabetic rats for 2 weeks,once per day.The YYHQ granule group was given a dose of 4.8 g/kg body weight per day,the pioglitazone group was given a dose of 1.35 mg/kg body weight per day.The doses for both groups were equivalent to the clinical equivalent dose based on a previous study.Other groups were gavaged with the same amount of saline water.Body weight,food intake,water intake,urine volume and grip strength were recorded weekly.The fasting blood glucose(FBG) was determined weekly using blood glucose test strips.The related glucose and lipid metabolism indexes,e.g.,fasting insulin (Fins),glycated haemoglobin (GHb),HOMA-IR,ISI,triglycerides (TG),total cholesterol (TC),high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C),low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and free fatty acid (FFA),were determined using biochemical method.The mRNA expression levels of adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK),peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator-1 alpha (PGC-1α),carnitine palmitoyl transterase-1 (CPT-1),Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1),and Sirtuin 3 (SIRT3) were assessed using quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR).The protein expression levels of creatine kinase (CK),Ca2+ ATPase,α-Actin,AMPK,PGC-1α and CPT-1 were determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay method (ELISA).Results:Body weight decreased significantly (P <.01),food intake,water intake and urine 展开更多
Objective To evaluate the 8-week comprehensive effect of Yiqi Yangyin Hexue decoction (YYHD) in adult patients with chronic primary immune thrombocytopenia (cITP). Methods Totally 76 patients from the department of he...Objective To evaluate the 8-week comprehensive effect of Yiqi Yangyin Hexue decoction (YYHD) in adult patients with chronic primary immune thrombocytopenia (cITP). Methods Totally 76 patients from the department of hematology of Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine were enrolled.展开更多
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81473604)Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province,China(No.LY19H270013)
文摘Objective: To explore the change of intestinal microecology in patients with primary Sjogren’s syndrome(p SS) and correlation with disease activity, and also discuss the therapy effect of Yangyin Yiqi Huoxue Recipe(养阴益气活血方, YYHD). Methods: Sixteen p SS patients were enrolled in the present study, who received 3-month treatment of YYHR, 200 mL orally twice daily. Their pre-and post-test ESSDAI scores, erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR) and serum immunoglobulin G(IgG) levels were measured respectively. The 16 Sr DNA metagenomic sequencing was used to detect and analyze the abundance and diversity of intestinal bacteria flora and the proportion of bacteria at the levels of phylum, family, and genus, in comparision with those of 6 healthy subjects in the control group. Results: The abundance and diversity of intestinal bacteria flora in pSS patients were lower than those of healthy subjects(P<0.05). After the treatment with YYHD, patients’ ESSDAI score and levels of IgG and ESR have decreased significantly(P<0.05). At the phylum level, the proportions of Actinobacteria, Firmicutes, Fusobacteria and Proteobacteria have reduced sharply, while the proportions of Bacteroidetes, Teneriquetes and Candidate-division-TM7 have increased significantly by treatment(all P<0.05). At the classification level, such treatment has caused a significant decrease in the proportions of Bacteroidaceae, Ruminococcaceae, Veillonellaceae, and Enterobacteriacea(all P<0.05), but a significant increase in the proportion of Lachnospiraceae(P<0.05). At the genus level, the treatment has significantly decreased the proportions of Bifidobacterium, Bacteroides, Escherichia-Shigella, Faecalibacterium and Prevotella(all P<0.05), but significantly increased the proportion of Clostridia(P<0.05), close to the levels of healthy subjects(P>0.05). Conclusions: There exists an imbalance of intestinal microecology in p SS patients, which can be improved through the treatment with YYHD. Besides, such treatment can also improve the disease ac
基金Supported by The Major Project of Applied Basic Research Plan of the Scientific and Technological Department of Tianjin,No.06YFJZJC02900
文摘AIM:To explore the anti-fibrotic effect of Haobie Yangyin Ruanjian Decoction(HYRD)on CCl4-induced hepatic fibrosis in rats and its modulation on the transforming growth factor(TGF)β-Smad signaling pathway.METHODS:Fifty-six healthy Wistar rats were randomly divided into five groups:normal control group(n=6),CCl4-induced hepatic fibrosis group(n=14) and three treatment groups(the treated rats received HYRD via oral administration at daily dosages of 8.2,2.5 and 0.82 g/kg,respectively)of HYRD(n=12,respectively).Experimental hepatic fibrosis was induced by subcutaneous injection of carbon tetrachloride solution(CCl4 dissolved in peanut oil,4:6,V/V)with 0.5 mL/100 g body weight for the first time,and then 0.3 mL/100 g body weight twice a week for 8 wk.In the former 2 wk,rats were raised by feedstuffⅠ(80% corn meal,20%lard,0.5%cholesterol).After 2 wk,they were raised by feedstuffⅡ(corn meal and 0.5% cholesterol).Except for the control group,30%alcohol solution was given orally to each rat every other day from the beginning,1 mL for each rat.Liver function parameters and hepatic hydroxyproline content were detected by chromatometry.Serum levels of hyaluronic acid(HA),typeⅣcollagen(CIV),typeⅢprecollagen(PCⅢ)and laminin(LN)were assayed with radioimmunoassay.Deposition of collagen was observed with hematoxylin-eosin staining and collagen staining.Gene expression of TGFβ1 and Smad3 were detected with real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction and Western blotting,respectively.RESULTS:The serum levels of alanine transaminase and aspartate transaminase were increased in the model group compared with the control group(P<0.01),and they were decreased in the three treatment groups compared with the model group.The serum levels of total protein and albumin were decreased in the model group and increased in the three treatment groups.The hepatic hydroxyproline content and serum levels of PCⅢ,HA,LN and CIV were markedly increased in the model group compared with the control group,and decreased in the tr
基金Supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program,No.2003CB517103)the Traditional Chinese Medicine-treated Characteristic and Dominant Diseases Program of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences(No. CACMS05Y0010)
文摘Objective: To observe the effect of Yiqi Yangyin Decoction (益气养阴方, YQYYD) on the quality of life (QOL) of patients with unstable angina pectoris (UAP). Methods: A total of 108 patients with UAP of qi-yin deficiency syndrome confirmed by coronary angiography were enrolled and assigned to the treated group (treated with YQYYD and conventional therapy of Western medicine) and the control group (treated with conventional therapy of Western medicine), by the use of the PROC PLAN of the SAS 6.12 software, in a prospective, randomized, controlled design. The clinical total effective rate, symptom score, QOL scale [Seattle Angina Questionnaire (SAQ)] and incidence of important clinical events were defined as the observation indices to evaluate the interventional effect of YQYYD on the QOL of patients with UAP of the qi-yin deficiency syndrome. Results: During the study, three cases dropped out in the treated group, one case dropped out in the control group, and 104 cases, including 51 cases in the treatment group and 53 cases in the control group, finished the trial. After four weeks of treatment, the total clinical effective rates in the treated group and the control group were 80.4% and 75.5% respectively, and there was no obvious difference between them (P〉0.05). However, the symptom score of the treated group (9.31 ± 2.02) was significantly lesser than that of the control group (11.62 ± 3.04, P〈0.05), and the total score of the QOI scale of the treated group (68.76 ± 5.74) was significantly higher than that of the control group (61.06 ±3.31, P〈0.01). Among those in the treated group physical limitation, angina stability, angina frequency, and treatment satisfaction were significantly ameliorated when compared with the control group after treatment (P〈0.05, P〈0.01). The incidence of important clinical events in the treated group (3.9%) was lower than that in the control group (5.7%) during the 8-month follow-up period, but the differ
基金Supported by the Project of Regional Collaborative Innovation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region,No.2022E01008the Graduate Innovation Project of Xinjiang Medical University,No.CXCY2023012.
文摘BACKGROUND The Chinese medicine Yangyin Huowei mixture(YYHWM)exhibits good clinical efficacy in the treatment of chronic atrophic gastritis(CAG),but the mechanisms underlying its activity remain unclear.AIM To investigate the therapeutic effects of YYHWM and its underlying mechanisms in a CAG rat model.METHODS Sprague-Dawley rats were allocated into control,model,vitacoenzyme,and low,medium,and high-dose YYHWM groups.CAG was induced in rats using Nmethyl-N′-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine,ranitidine hydrochloride,hunger and satiety perturbation,and ethanol gavage.Following an 8-wk intervention period,stomach samples were taken,stained,and examined for histopathological changes.ELISA was utilized to quantify serum levels of PG-I,PG-II,G-17,IL-1β,IL-6,and TNF-α.Western blot analysis was performed to evaluate protein expression of IL-10,JAK1,and STAT3.RESULTS The model group showed gastric mucosal layer disruption and inflammatory cell infiltration.Compared with the blank control group,serum levels of PGI,PGII,and G-17 in the model group were significantly reduced(82.41±3.53 vs 38.52±1.71,23.06±0.96 vs 11.06±0.70,and 493.09±12.17 vs 225.52±17.44,P<0.01 for all),whereas those of IL-1β,IL-6,and TNF-αwere significantly increased(30.15±3.07 vs 80.98±4.47,69.05±12.72 vs 110.85±6.68,and 209.24±11.62 vs 313.37±36.77,P<0.01 for all),and the protein levels of IL-10,JAK1,and STAT3 were higher in gastric mucosal tissues(0.47±0.10 vs 1.11±0.09,0.49±0.05 vs 0.99±0.07,and 0.24±0.05 vs 1.04±0.14,P<0.01 for all).Compared with the model group,high-dose YYHWM treatment significantly improved the gastric mucosal tissue damage,increased the levels of PGI,PGII,and G-17(38.52±1.71 vs 50.41±3.53,11.06±0.70 vs 15.33±1.24,and 225.52±17.44 vs 329.22±29.11,P<0.01 for all),decreased the levels of IL-1β,IL-6,and TNF-α(80.98±4.47 vs 61.56±4.02,110.85±6.68 vs 89.20±8.48,and 313.37±36.77 vs 267.30±9.31,P<0.01 for all),and evidently decreased the protein levels of IL-10 and STAT3 in gastric mucosal tissues(1.11±0.09
文摘BACKGROUND Early diabetic nephropathy(DN)is a complication of diabetes mellitus.It mainly affects kidney microvessels and glomerular function,and its timely and effective treatment is critical for early DN.However,the effects of treatments comprising simple Western medicine are not optimal.With the promotion and implementation of integrated Chinese and western medicine treatments,remarkable results have been achieved for many diseases.To this end,we explored the clinical efficacy of integrated traditional Chinese and western medicines for the treatment of early DN.AIM To investigate the effect of sitagliptin tablets combined with Yiqi yangyin huoxue decoction on clinical efficacy and hemorheology in patients with early DN.METHODS Through a retrospective analysis,123 patients with early DN were admitted to the endocrinology clinic of the Changzhou NO.7 People’s Hospital from January 2021 to October 2022 and were selected as study subjects.After rigorous screening,100 patients with early DN were enrolled.The control group(CG,n=50)and the observation group(OG,n=50)were divided according to the treatment method.The CG were treated with sitagliptin,and the OG were treated with sitagliptin plus the Yiqi yangyin huoxue decoction.Both groups were treated for 3 mo.For both groups,the baseline data and clinical efficacy were compared,and changes in blood glucose levels,lipid levels,renal function,and hematological indicators before(T0)and after(T1)treatment were assessed.RESULTS The total effective rate for the OG was 94.00%and that of the CG was 80.00%(P<0.05).After treatment(T1),the levels of fasting blood glucose,2 h postprandial glucose,total cholesterol,triacylglycerol,and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in OG patients were obviously lower than those in the CG(P<0.05),and cystatin C,homocysteine,urinary microalbumin,and blood creatinine values in OG patients were also obviously lower than those in the CG(P<0.05);erythrocyte deposition,plasma viscosity,whole blood high shear viscosity,and whole blood low shear vi
文摘Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of Tongluo Yangyin Recipe (通络养阴方, TLYYR) in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). Methods: Ninety-nine patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 were assigned, according to the order of their visit, to two groups: 61 in the treated group and 38 in the control group. They were given the same information about diabetes mellitus and treated with the same therapy: strict diet control and Western drugs for hypoglycemia. In addition, the treated group received one dose (200 mL) of TLYYR in water decoction every day in two portions, while the control group had vitamin B1 100 mg and vitamin B12 250 μ g administered daily via intramuscular injection. The course for all patients was 28 days. Results: The treated group experienced a therapeutic effect superior to that of the control group, with the difference between the total effective rates and the markedly effective rates (P〈0.05, P〈0.01). The blood levels of total cholesterol (TC) and triglyceride (TG) fell, the hemorrheological manner improved, the transmission velocity of the median nerve and common peroneal nerve significantly increased in the treated group after treatment (P〈0.05), although the treatment showed no significant influence on blood glucose level (P〉0.05). Conclusion: TLYYR could promote blood microcirculation, improve nutritional metabolism of peripheral nerve, and thus accelerating DPN repair.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(81301971)
文摘[Objectives] The aim was to observe the clinical effect of Yangyin Jiedu Decoction for acute oral mucositis caused by radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma( NPC). [Methods]Total 64 patients with non-keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma of nasopharynx were divided evenly and randomly into two groups,treatment group and control group. In the treatment group,the patients began to take Yangyin Jiedu Decoction one week before radiotherapy; while in the control group,the patients were treated with mixed solution of dexamethasone,lidocaine,recombinant human granulocyte colony stimulating factor and vitamin B12. From the beginning to the end of radiotherapy,the curative effect in the two groups was observed and compared. In addition,the levels of serum CRP,TGF-β1 and IL-6 were measured to detect the inflammatory response. [Results] The incidence of acute oral mucositis in the treatment group was significantly lower than that in the control group( P <0. 05). The effective rate was 96. 88% in the treatment group and 67. 74% in the control group. The levels of serum CRP,TGF-β1 and IL-6 in the treatment group were also lower than those in the control group. [Conclusions]Yangyin Jiedu Decoction has a good effect on prevention and treatment of acute radioactive oral mucositis and it is worthy of clinical application.
文摘Objective: To observe the effect of Chinese herbal medicine in alleviating acute toxic adverse effect of radiotherapy and on growth of stromal cells in bone marrow. Methods: Seventy two patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) were randomly divided into two groups. Radical radiotherapy was applied to both groups. In the radiotherapeutic period, to the 36 patients in the treated group, Yiqi Huoxue Yangyin Recipe (YHYR) was given additionally by oral taking and compressing on radiation area, and to the 36 patients in the control group, vitamin B 12 solution was given for gargling or compressing. Experimental study was carried out in rats of two groups, irradiated with 5.0 Gy X ray and treated with YHYR or normal saline intraperitoneally, to observe the colony forming unit fibroblastoid (CFU F) in cultured bone marrow stromal cells (BMSC), taken from the rats at different time.Results: The oral mucomembranous radiation damage occurred in 47.2% of the treated group when the dose of radiation reached to 41.4±9.4 Gy, while in the control group, it was 91.7% when the dose reached to 30.9±8.9 Gy. The skin radiation damage occurrence rate in the two groups was 13.9% and 33.3% respectively when the dose of radiation reached to 50.2±5.6 Gy and 43.2±6.3 Gy respectively. Comparison of the two groups showed significant difference ( P <0.01), the radiation damage was significantly slighter in the treated group. Experimental study showed that the rats in the two groups were significantly different in occurrence and degree of bone marrow function inhibition, P <0.01. The numbers of CFU F in cultured BMSC of radiation damaged rats taken at respective different culture time were also significantly different between the two groups, P < 0.01 .Conclusion: YHYR could significantly reduce acute radiation damage of mucomembrane and skin, alleviate the inhibition on bone marrow function, and eliminate the injury of radiation on BMSC.
基金Supported by Research Project of Wuxi Hospital Management Center(Comparative Study on the Effect of Yiqi Yangyin Prescription for Treatment of Autoimmune Myocarditis and Immunity Regulation Mechanism,No.YGZXM1526)
文摘OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the therapeutic effect of Yiqi Yangyin prescription for dilated cardiomyopathy(DCM).METHODS: Electronic databases were searched for relevant clinical randomized controlled trials of DCM treatment using Yiqi Yangyin prescription(Shengmai and Zhigancao decoction). Databases searched included Pub Med, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure Database, Wanfang Database, China Science and Technology Journal Database, and Chinese Biological Medicine from January 1, 1985, to October 31,2015. After literature screening and data extraction according to previously determined exclusion criteria, data were analyzed using Rev Man 5.3 and Stata12.0. Study heterogeneity was evaluated using the I2 test and Cochran's Q test. Egger's test was used to detect publication bias.RESULTS: Nineteen trials involving 1024 partici-pants were included in the Meta-analysis. Of these,15 used Shengmai(treatment group: 421 cases;control group: 344 cases) and 4 used Zhigancao decoction(treatment group: 133 cases; control group:126 cases). A Meta-analysis demonstrated that the total curative effect was significantly improved by combining Shengmai with conventional treatment[relative risk(RR) = 1.32, 95% confidence intervals(CI)(1.22, 1.43), P < 0.01]. Left ventricular ejection fraction [standard mean difference(SMD) = 1.13,95% CI(0.55, 1.70), P < 0.01] and left ventricular end diastolic [SMD =-0.46, 95% CI(-0.70,-0.23), P <0.01] were also improved. Adding Zhigancao decoction achieved the same effect [total efficiency of RR = 1.34, 95% CI(1.16, 1.54), P < 0.01].CONCLUSION: Compared with conventional therapy, Yiqi Yangyin prescription can significantly improve the curative effect, increase left ventricular ejection fraction, and reduce left ventricular end diastolic. Thus, it can effectively improve heart function in patients with DCM.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China,China (Grant 81373541).
文摘Objective:To compare the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM),western medicine and integrative medicine in treating type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in a rat model.Methods:The T2DM rat model was established with a high-fat diet (HFD) for 35 days and a single injection of streptozotocin (STZ,30 mg/kg).The T2DM-induced rats were divided into three groups,and treated with Yiqi Yangyin Huatan (YQYYHT) granules (3.84 g/kg per day),pioglitazone (1.35 mg/kg per day) or YQYYHT granules + pioglitazone (3.84 g/kg per day+1.35 mg/kg per day) respectively for 14 days.Clinical features and behavioral changes,as well as T2DM indicators,were recorded to evaluate therapeutics effects in each treatment group.Results:The T2DM rat model expressed insulin resistance (IR),with features similar to qi-yin deficiency and phlegm stasis syndrome,including decreased cyclic adenosine monophosphate/cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cAMP/cGMP) ratio,decreased levels of Na+-K+-ATPase,superoxide dismutase (SOD) and high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C),and increased levels of serum triglyceride (TG),total cholesterol (TC) and low density lipoprotein (LDL-C).All three treatment groups showed significant decreases in fasting blood glucose (FBG) and fasting insulin (Fins),and improvement of TCM syndrome to different degrees.Importantly,YQYYHT improved the most of the indicators of T2DM,followed by integrative medicine and pioglitazone alone.Conclusion:Compared with western medicine or integrative medicine,prescription of TCM based on syndrome differentiation may offer more advantages in the prevention and treatment of T2DM.
文摘Objective:To explore the prevention and treatment effect of Yangyin Qingre Shengji Decoction(养阴清热生肌汤)on acute radiation esophagitis.Methods:From May 2020 to February 2021,60 patients with malignant tumor who underwent radiotherapy were selected as the research objects.They were divided into two groups by odd and even number drawing,30 cases in the control group and 30 cases in the observation group.The control group took mixed solution orally,while the observation group took Yangyin Qingre Shengji Decoction.The clinical effects,occurrence time,duration,grading of acute radiation esophagitis and TCM syndrome scores of dry mouth and constipation were compared between the two groups.Results:The effective rate of the observation group was significantly higher than that of the control group(P<0.05);Compared with the control group,the time of acute radiation esophagitis was prolonged and the duration of symptoms was shortened in the observation group(P<0.05);The incidence of above gradeⅡin the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group,and the incidence of below gradeⅠwas significantly higher than that in the control group(P<0.05);There was no significant difference in the scores of dry mouth and constipation between the two groups before treatment(P>0.05),the scores of the two groups were decreased after treatment,and the observation group was lower than the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion:Yangyin Qingre Shengji Decoction(养阴清热生肌汤)has a positive effect on prevention and treatment of acute radiation esophagitis in patients with malignant tumor undergoing radiotherapy,which can be popularized.
基金This study was supported by the General Project of Beijing Natural Science Foundation(No.7172101)the Beijing Municipal Hospital Research and Cultivation Project(No.PZ2017015)the Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Gospital-Level Project(No.YJ-201807).
文摘Background:The study was conducted with the interest of exploring the effects of Qingre Yangyin Chushi pill as anti-inflammatory agent in gout treatment based on the NLRP3/GSDMD coke death pathway.Methods:In this study,48 male SD rats were randomly divided into 6 groups,namely model group,blank control group(BC),Qingre Yangyin Chushi pill low-dose treatment group(MSD1),medium-dose treatment group(MSD2),high-dose treatment group(MSD3),and colchicine group(PC),with eight members in each group.The BC and model groups were administered with saline twice a day.The MSD1,MSD2,and MSD3 groups were administered with Qingre Yangyin Chushi pill at a dose of 1.8 g·kg^?1,3.6 g·kg^?1,and 7.2 g·kg^?1 twice a day.The colchicine group was administered with a colchicine suspension at a dose of 0.6×10^?3 g kg^?1 twice a day for 7 days.After gavage of animals in each group for 4 days,the rats'ankle joints were injected with sodium urate suspension×3 days to induce a gouty arthritis model.Then,serum and tissue samples were collected on the third and seventh day after gavage.The synovial tissue from the rat ankle joints was taken,and immunohistochemical technique was used to detect NOD-like receptor protein 3(NLRP3),inflammatory bodies,cysteine protease-1(Caspase-1),and Gasdermin-D protein(GSDMD)expression.Image-Pro Plus image analysis system was used to measure the average integrated absorbance and calculate IHS.Integral enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to determine the interleukin 1β(IL-1β)and interleukin 18(IL-18)expression of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α).Western blot was used to detect NLRP3,Caspase-1,GSDMD,and apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD(ASC)expression levels.Results:After 48 hours of modeling,compared with the PC group,the arthritis indices of the MSD1,MSD2,and MSD3 groups were insignificant(P>0.05).The levels of IL-1β,IL-18,and TNF-αwere lower in the PC and MSD2 groups compared with the BC group.However,compared with the control group,MSD1,MSD2,and PC groups had lower levels
文摘Objective To assess the efficacy and safety of Yiqi Yangyin Huoxue therapy (YYHT) for the treatment of IgA nephropathy. Methods Databases articles about YYHT in treating IgAN patients were searched through February 2018. Comparisons were YYHT alone or YYHT in combination with western medicine as experimental intervention, and western medicine as the control. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were selected. Cochrane collaboration tool was used for assessing risk of bias to evaluate methodologies. RevMan 5.3 software was applied to analyze the data of included trials. Results A total of 21 studies involving 1473 patients were included. Meta-analysis results demonstrated that YYHT alone or YYHT in combination with western medicine were more efficacious than only western medicine in decreasing proteinuria [MD =-0.41, 95% CI (-0.53,-0.29), P < 0.00001] and the urine red blood cells [MD =-7.46, 95% CI (-9.28,-5.64), P < 0.00001]. There also showed improvement in the clinical total effective rate [OR = 2.78, 95% CI (2.14, 3.61), P < 0.00001] between the two groups. Some of the included trials did not report the adverse events. Conclusions Current evidence shows that YYHT can reduce proteinuria and urine red blood cells and improve the total efficacy rate. Since poor quality and publication bias of some included trials, more evidence-based medicine studies needed to define the role of YYHT in the treatment of IgAN.
基金This research was supported and funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81373541).
文摘Objective:To investigate how Yiqi Yangyin and Huatan Quyu granule (YYHO) improves skeletal muscle insulin resistance in a type 2 diabetic rat model and to discover whether the molecular mechanism is related to the promotion of the AMPK/SIRT/PGC-1α signalling pathway.Methods:Rats were randomly divided into 4 groups:the normal group,the model group,the YYHQ granule group,and the pioglitazone group.The type 2 diabetic rat model was established by feeding a high-fat diet for 5 weeks along with a single intraperitoneal injection of 30 mg/kg streptozotocin (STZ).After modelling successfully,the appropriate drug was intragastrically administered to diabetic rats for 2 weeks,once per day.The YYHQ granule group was given a dose of 4.8 g/kg body weight per day,the pioglitazone group was given a dose of 1.35 mg/kg body weight per day.The doses for both groups were equivalent to the clinical equivalent dose based on a previous study.Other groups were gavaged with the same amount of saline water.Body weight,food intake,water intake,urine volume and grip strength were recorded weekly.The fasting blood glucose(FBG) was determined weekly using blood glucose test strips.The related glucose and lipid metabolism indexes,e.g.,fasting insulin (Fins),glycated haemoglobin (GHb),HOMA-IR,ISI,triglycerides (TG),total cholesterol (TC),high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C),low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and free fatty acid (FFA),were determined using biochemical method.The mRNA expression levels of adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK),peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator-1 alpha (PGC-1α),carnitine palmitoyl transterase-1 (CPT-1),Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1),and Sirtuin 3 (SIRT3) were assessed using quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR).The protein expression levels of creatine kinase (CK),Ca2+ ATPase,α-Actin,AMPK,PGC-1α and CPT-1 were determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay method (ELISA).Results:Body weight decreased significantly (P <.01),food intake,water intake and urine
文摘Objective To evaluate the 8-week comprehensive effect of Yiqi Yangyin Hexue decoction (YYHD) in adult patients with chronic primary immune thrombocytopenia (cITP). Methods Totally 76 patients from the department of hematology of Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine were enrolled.