Current state of research about acupuncture for the treatment of COVID-19: A scoping review

Chen Chen,Jie Zhan,Hao Wen,Xiaojing Wei,Lu Ding,Chenyang Tao,Cui Li,Peiming Zhang,Yuyuan Tang,Jing-chun Zeng,Li-ming Lu 한국한의학연구원 2021 Integrative Medicine Research Vol.10 No.-

Background Since the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), acupuncture has been widely used in the treatment of COVID-19. The research community has responded rapidly and has already published many research articles about this topic. Methods We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library as well as CNKI, Wanfang and VIP from January 1, 2020 to July 31, 2021. The dates of publication, language of publication, methodological characteristics and the key findings were analyzed separately. The data are presented as bar graphs, structured tables and figures. Results In this scoping review, 16 research articles were included: 7 case reports, 6 observational studies, 1 review, 1 RCT and 1 nonrandomized clinical trial. The majority of the articles (81.3%) were published by Chinese scholars, 12.5% articles were by scholars in the United States, and 6.3% articles were by scholars in Iran. The included studies reported that acupuncture could alleviate the symptoms of COVID-19 patients, shorten their hospitalization days, and is effective for the elderly. There were no side effects reported. The most frequent acupoints used were LI4, PC6, ST36 and KI3. They reported many obstacles in implementing acupuncture therapy for treating COVID-19 patients. Conclusion Acupuncture has a good effect for the treatment of COVID-19, but high-quality evidence support is still lacking. Coupled with the difficulties that acupuncturists experienced during the process of treatment, the promotion of acupuncture treatment for COVID-19 faces many obstacles. Background Since the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), acupuncture has been widely used in the treatment of COVID-19. The research community has responded rapidly and has already published many research articles about this topic. Methods We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library as well as CNKI, Wanfang and VIP from January 1, 2020 to July 31, 2021. The dates of publication, language of publication, methodological characteristics and the key findings were analyzed separately. The data are presented as bar graphs, structured tables and figures. Results In this scoping review, 16 research articles were included: 7 case reports, 6 observational studies, 1 review, 1 RCT and 1 nonrandomized clinical trial. The majority of the articles (81.3%) were published by Chinese scholars, 12.5% articles were by scholars in the United States, and 6.3% articles were by scholars in Iran. The included studies reported that acupuncture could alleviate the symptoms of COVID-19 patients, shorten their hospitalization days, and is effective for the elderly. There were no side effects reported. The most frequent acupoints used were LI4, PC6, ST36 and KI3. They reported many obstacles in implementing acupuncture therapy for treating COVID-19 patients. Conclusion Acupuncture has a good effect for the treatment of COVID-19, but high-quality evidence support is still lacking. Coupled with the difficulties that acupuncturists experienced during the process of treatment, the promotion of acupuncture treatment for COVID-19 faces many obstacles.

Weight Loss Correlates with Macrophage Inhibitory Cytokine-1 Expression and Might Influence Outcome in Patients with Advanced Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Lu, Zhi-Hao,Yang, Li,Yu, Jing-Wei,Lu, Ming,Li, Jian,Zhou, Jun,Wang, Xi-Cheng,Gong, Ji-Fang,Gao, Jing,Zhang, Xiao-Tian,Li, Jie,Li, Yan,Shen, Lin Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.15

Background: Weight loss during chemotherapy has not been exclusively investigated. Macrophage inhibitory cytokine-1 (MIC-1) might play a role in its etiology. Here, we investigated the prognostic value of weight loss before chemotherapy and its relationship with MIC-1 concentration and its occurrence during chemotherapy in patients with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Materials and Methods: We analyzed 157 inoperable locally advanced or metastatic ESCC patients receiving first-line chemotherapy. Serum MIC-1 concentrations were assessed before chemotherapy. Patients were assigned into two groups according to their weight loss before or during chemotherapy:>5% weight loss group and ${\leq}5%$ weight loss group. Results: Patients with weight loss>5% before chemotherapy had shorter progression-free survival period (5.8 months vs. 8.7 months; p=0.027) and overall survival (10.8 months vs. 20.0 months; p=0.010). Patients with weight loss >5% during chemotherapy tended to have shorter progression-free survival (6.0 months vs. 8.1 months; p=0.062) and overall survival (8.6 months vs. 18.0 months; p=0.022), and if weight loss was reversed during chemotherapy, survival rates improved. Furthermore, serum MIC-1 concentration was closely related to weight loss before chemotherapy (p=0.001) Conclusions: Weight loss both before and during chemotherapy predicted poor outcome in advanced ESCC patients, and MIC-1 might be involved in the development of weight loss in such patients.

Neutrophil Count and the Inflammation-based Glasgow Prognostic Score Predict Survival in Patients with Advanced Gastric Cancer Receiving First-line Chemotherapy

Li, Qing-Qing,Lu, Zhi-Hao,Yang, Li,Lu, Ming,Zhang, Xiao-Tian,Li, Jian,Zhou, Jun,Wang, Xi-Cheng,Gong, Ji-Fang,Gao, Jing,Li, Jie,Li, Yan,Shen, Lin Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.2

Purpose: To explore the value of systemic inflammatory markers as independent prognostic factors and the extent these markers improve prognostic classification for patients with inoperable advanced or metastatic gastric cancer (GC) receiving palliative chemotherapy. Methods: We studied the prognostic value of systemic inflammatory factors such as circulating white blood cell count and its components as well as that combined to form inflammation-based prognostic scores (Glasgow Prognostic Score (GPS), Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR), Platelet Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR), Prognostic Index (PI) and Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI)) in 384 patients with inoperable advanced or metastatic gastric cancer (GC) receiving first-line chemotherapy. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to examine the impact of inflammatory markers on overall survival (OS). Results: Univariate analysis revealed that an elevated white blood cell, neutrophil and/or platelet count, a decreased lymphocyte count, a low serum albumin concentration, and high CRP concentration, as well as elevated NLR/PLR, GPS, PI, PNI were significant predictors of shorter OS. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that only elevated neutrophil count (HR 3.696, p=0.003) and higher GPS (HR 1.621, p=0.01) were independent predictors of poor OS. Conclusion: This study demonstrated elevated pretreatment neutrophil count and high GPS to be independent predictors of shorter OS in inoperable advanced or metastatic GC patients treated with first-line chemotherapy. Upon validation of these data in independent studies, stratification of patients using these markers in future clinical trials is recommended.

The type II histidine triad protein HtpsC facilitates invasion of epithelial cells by highly virulent Streptococcus suis serotype 2

Lu Yunjun,Li Shu,Shen Xiaodong,Zhao Yan,Zhou Dongming,Hu Dan,Cai Xushen,Lu Lixia,Xiong Xiaohui,Li Ming,Cao Min 한국미생물학회 2021 The journal of microbiology Vol.59 No.10

Streptococcus suis serotype 2 (S. suis 2) is an important zoonotic pathogen that presents a significant threat both to pigs and to workers in the pork industry. The initial steps of S. suis 2 pathogenesis are unclear. In this study, we found that the type II histidine triad protein HtpsC from the highly virulent Chinese isolate 05ZYH33 is structurally similar to internalin A (InlA) from Listeria monocytogenes, which plays an important role in mediating listerial invasion of epithelial cells. To determine if HtpsC and InlA function similarly, an isogenic htpsC mutant (ΔhtpsC) was generated in S. suis by homologous recombination. The htpsC deletion strain exhibited a diminished ability to adhere to and invade epithelial cells from different sources. Double immunofluorescence microscopy also revealed reduced survival of the ΔhtpsC mutant after cocultivation with epithelium. Adhesion to epithelium and invasion by the wild type strain was inhibited by a monoclonal antibody against E-cadherin. In contrast, the htpsC-deficient mutant was unaffected by the same treatment, suggesting that E-cadherin is the host-cell receptor that interacts with HtpsC and facilitates bacterial internalization. Based on these results, we propose that HtpsC is involved in the process by which S. suis 2 penetrates host epithelial cells, and that this protein is an important virulence factor associated with cell adhesion and invasion.

Beta-naphthoflavone increases the differentiation of osteoblasts and suppresses adipogenesis in human adipose derived stem cells involving STAT3 pathway

Lu Ming,Li Min,Luo Tao,Li Yongsui,Wang Mingxin,Xue Huashi,Zhang Mengchen,Chen Qiu 대한독성 유전단백체 학회 2023 Molecular & cellular toxicology Vol.19 No.3

Background Treating large-volume bone defects (LVBD) remains a challenge for orthopedics and maxillofacial surgeons globally. Objective The present study was to aimed investigate the role of Beta-naphthofl avone (BNF) a synthetic fl avonoid on differentiation of osteoblast of human adipose derived stem cells. Results BNF at 1 μM showed a signifi cantly increased ALP activity and rate of cell proliferation compared to control on the 3rd, 7th and 14th day. Also, it was observed that, BNF at 1 μM resulted in signifi cantly increased expression of BSP. On the 14th day of treatment, BNF at all the three treatments resulted in increased levels of OCN. Also, extracellular matrix mineralization levels were recorded to be highest for BNF 1 μM. The levels of Runx2 were higher in 1 μM treated group on the 3rd day compared to other, whereas in contrast the levels were lower on the 7th and 14th day compared to control. BNF at all the three treatments caused a signifi cant decrease in levels of pSTAT3, C/EBP-α and PPAR-γ levels. Conclusion BNF treatment resulted in increased diff erentiation of osteoblast of hASCs by targeting STAT3 pathway.

GOLPH3, a Good Prognostic Indicator in Early-stage NSCLC Related to Tumor Angiogenesis

Lu, Ming,Tian, Yu,Yue, Wei-Ming,Li, Lin,Li, Shu-Hai,Qi, Lei,Hu, Wen-Si,Gao, Cun,Si, Li-Bo,Tian, Hui Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.14

Background: Golgi phosphoprotein-3 (GOLPH3) is implicated in cancer development and progression. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognostic significance of GOLPH3 protein and its association with tumor angiogenesis in patients with early-stage NSCLC. Materials and Methods: Immunohistochemistry was performed to determine GOLPH3 protein expression and allow assessment of intratumoral microvessel density (MVD) by counting CD-34 positive immunostained endothelial cells. Correlations of expression with MVD, clinicopathologic features and clinical prognosis were analyzed. Results: A notably higher level of GOLPH3 expression was found in early-stage NSCC tissues at the protein level. However, we do not find any correlation between GOLPH3 expression and clinicopathologic features (p>0.05), although higher MVD was positively associated with GOLPH3 overexpression (p<0.001). Expression of GOLPH3 was found to be an independent prognostic factor in early-stage NSCLC patients, those expressing high levels of GOLPH3 exhibiting a substantially lower 5-year overall survival than GOLPH3-negative patients (adjusted HR =1.899, 95% CI: 1.021-3.532, p=0.043). Conclusions: High expression of the GOLPH3 protein is common in early-stage NSCC, and is closely associated with tumor progression, increased tumor angiogenesis, and poor survival. We conclude a possibility of its use as a diagnostic and prognostic marker in early-stage NSCC patients.

Chilling Tolerance of Cucumber during Germination is Related to Expression of Lysine Decarboxylase Gene

Ming-hui Lu,Xiao-ming Li,Jin-feng Chen,Long-zheng Chen,Chun-tao Qian 한국원예학회 2006 한국원예학회 기타간행물 Vol.- No.-

Construction of a genetic linkage map and QTL mapping of agronomic traits in Auricularia auricula-judae

Li-Xin Lu,Fang-Jie Yao,Peng Wang,Ming Fang,You-Min Zhang,Wei-Tong Zhang,Xiang-Hui Kong,Jia Lu 한국미생물학회 2017 The journal of microbiology Vol.55 No.10

Auricularia auricula-judae is a traditional edible fungus that is cultivated widely in China. In this study, a genetic linkage map for A. auricula-judae was constructed using a mapping population consisting of 138 monokaryons derived from a hybrid strain (A119-5). The monokaryotic parent strains A14-5 and A18-119 were derived from two cultivated varieties, A14 (Qihei No. 1) and A18 (Qihei No. 2), respectively. In total, 130 simple sequence repeat markers were mapped. These markers were developed using the whole genome sequence of A. auricula-judae and amplified in A14-5, A18- 119, and the mapping population. The map consisted of 11 linkage groups (LGs) spanning 854 cM, with an average interval length of 6.57 cM. A testcross population was derived from crossing between the monokaryon A184-57 (from the wild strain A184 as a tester strain) and the mapping population. Important agronomic trait-related QTLs, including mycelium growth rate on potato dextrose agar for the mapping population, mycelium growth rate on potato dextrose agar and sawdust for the testcross population, growth period (days from inoculation to fruiting body harvesting), and yield for the testcross population, were identified using the composite interval mapping method. Six mycelium growth raterelated QTLs were identified on LG1 and LG4, two growth period-related QTLs were identified on LG2, and three yieldrelated QTLs were identified on LG2 and LG6. The results showed no linkage relationship between mycelium growth rate and growth period. The present study provides a foundation for locating genes for important agronomic characteristics in A. auricula-judae in the future.

SO₄²? Uptake and Assimilation in Forage Rape(Brassica napus)

Ming Li(이명),Yu Lan Jin(김옥란),Bok Rye Lee(이복례),Lu Shen Li(이노신),Dae Hyun Kim(김대현),Tae Hwan Kim(김태환) 한국초지조사료학회 2008 한국초지조사료학회지 Vol.28 No.2

유채의 황 이용성에 대한 영향을 조사하기 위하여 유채 2 품종 (cv. Akela, Colosse)을 2.0 mM SO₄²?와 0.2 mM SO₄²?에서 SO₄²? 흡수, ATP sulfurylase의 활성과 엽조직내의 glutathione (GSH) 함량을 측정하였다. 0.2 mM SO₄²?에서 두 품종 모두 2.0 mM SO₄²?에 비해 현저하게 낮은 SO₄²? 흡수율을 나타냈다. 0.2 mM SO₄²?에서 APT sulfurylase의 활성은 어린잎에서 두 품종 모두 증가하였으나 성숙된 잎에서의 활성은 큰 변화가 없었다. 0.2 mM SO₄²?에서 glutathione의 함량은 어린잎에서 두 품종 모두 증가하였으나 성숙된 잎에서는 Akela에서만 현저하게 감소하였다. 이러한 결과들은 유채품종간의 SO₄²? 흡수와 ATP sulfurylase의 특이성 뿐만 아니라, SO₄²? 흡수가 glutathione과 같은 황을 포함하고 있는 화합물로의 동화와 밀접한 관련이 있음을 나타낸다. To investigate the sulfate utilization efficiency that has been examined in rape (Brassica napus L.) cultivars (cv. Akela and Colosse). During 72 h of treatment, in two cultivars, SO₄²? uptake was significantly higher in complete S condition (2.0 mM SO₄²?) than that of the S-deficient condition (0.2 mM SO₄²?). In young leaves, ATPsulfurylase activity increased after S-deficient treatment. However, in old leaves, ATP sulfurylase activity was not significantly changed in Akela. Glutathione concentration in young leaves significantly increased in all cultivars examined under S-deficient condition. The rate of increase in glutathione concentration caused by S-deficiency treatment was higher in Akela. However, in old leaves, the glutathione concentration in Akela significantly decreased. The results suggest that SO₄²? uptake and ATP sulfurylase in rape plants were species specific, and that SO₄²? uptake was highly related to its assimilation into S containing compound such as glutathione.

Comparison of Sulfur Utilization among 10 Different Genotypes of Rape (Brassica napus)

Ming Li(이명),Bok Rye Lee(이복례),Yu Lan Jin(김옥란),Lu Shen Li(이노신),Dae Hyun Kim(김대현),Tae Hwan Kim(김태환) 한국초지조사료학회 2008 한국초지조사료학회지 Vol.28 No.2

유채 품종 간의 황 이용률을 비교하기 위하여 10가지 유채 품종 (Mokpo, Tamra, Youngsan, Naehan, Saturnin, Akela, Mosa, Capitol, Pollen and Colosse)을 정상적인 황 공급 (2.0 mM) 조건하에서 재배하여 품종별로 황 흡수량을 측정하였다. 또한 유채 품종간의 생육 특성을 비교하기 위해 잎의 수, 잎의 길이, 잎의 넓이 및 뿌리의 길이를 조사하였다. 그 결과, 모든 유채품종에서 잎의 수, 잎의 길이와 넓이는 별다른 차이는 나타나지 않았다. 뿌리 길이는 Saturnin에서 36.3 ㎝로 가장 길게 나타났다. Saturnin, Youngsan과 Mokpo에서 SO₄²? 흡수량이 대체적으로 높았고 Mosa와 Pollen에서 SO₄²? 흡수량 상대적으로 낮았다. SO₄²? 흡수량이 높은 Saturnin와 Mokpo에서 NO₃? 흡수량도 높게 나타났다. To investigate the sulfate utilization efficiency in different rape (Brassica napus) cultivars, sulfate uptake are analyzed under complete S-supply level (2.0 mM SO₄²?). This study used ten different genotypes of rape (Mokpo, Tamra, Youngsan, Naehan, Saturnin, Akela, Mosa, Capitol, Pollen and Colosse). For comparison of SO₄²? uptake among 10 cultivars, leaf number, leaf length and width, root length was also observed. Leaf length and width in all cultivars less variable among the cultivars examined. The longest root was shown in Saturnin (36.3 ㎝). SO₄²? uptake in Saturnin, Youngsan and Mokpo was significantly higher whereas that of Mosa and Pollen was relatively lower. Saturnin and Mokpo which have a high SO₄²? uptake exhibited a high NO₃? uptake.