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Zhao M, Zhou H, Wang J, Liu Y, Zhang X. A new method for identification of traditional Chinese medicine constitution based on tongue features with machine learning. Technol Health Care 2024; 32:3393-3408. [PMID: 38875060 DOI: 10.3233/thc-240128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND The theory of Chinese medicine (TCM) constitution contributes to the optimisation of individualised healthcare programmes. However, at present, TCM constitution identification mainly relies on inefficient questionnaires with subjective bias. Efficient and accurate TCM constitution identification can play an important role in individualised medicine and healthcare. OBJECTIVE Building an efficient model for identifying traditional Chinese medicine constitutions using objective tongue features and machine learning techniques. METHODS The DS01-A device was applied to collect tongue images and extract features. We trained and evaluated five machine learning models: Support Vector Machine (SVM), Decision Tree (DT), Random Forest (RF), LightGBM (LGBM), and CatBoost (CB). Among these, we selected the model with the best performance as the base classifier for constructing our heterogeneous ensemble learning model. Using various performance metrics, including classification accuracy, precision, recall, F1 score, and area under curve (AUC), to comprehensively evaluate model performance. RESULTS A total of 1149 tongue images were obtained and 45 features were extracted, forming dataset 1. RF, LGBM, and CB were selected as the base learners for the RLC-Stacking. On dataset 1, RLC-Stacking1 achieved an accuracy of 0.8122, outperforming individual classifiers. After feature selection, the classification accuracy of RLC-Stacking2 improved to 0.8287, an improvement of 0.00165 compared to RLC-Stacking1. RLC-Stacking2 achieved an accuracy exceeding 0.85 for identifying each TCM constitution type, indicating excellent identification performance. CONCLUSION The study provides a reliable method for the accurate and rapid identification of TCM constitutions and can assist clinicians in tailoring individualized medical treatments based on personal constitution types and guide daily health care. The information extracted from tongue images serves as an effective marker for objective TCM constitution identification.
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Qiao C, Gu C, Wen S, He Y, Yang S, Feng X, Zeng Y. The Integrated Bioinformatic Assay of Genetic Expression Features and Analyses of Traditional Chinese Medicine Specific Constitution Reveal Metabolic Characteristics and Targets in Steatosis of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Hepat Med 2023; 15:165-183. [PMID: 37822344 PMCID: PMC10563782 DOI: 10.2147/hmer.s428161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
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Purpose In this study, our primary aim is to analyze the genetic expression feature and analyze specific Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) constitution distribution in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and reveal the metabolic characteristic of NAFLD. Materials and Methods For revealing genetic features, we obtained the gene expression data from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database of the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). The genetic data on NAFLD were analyzed by identifying differentially expressed genes (DEGs), associated pathways, co-expressed genetic networks, and gene set enrichment function. Concurrently, we assessed specific constitution distributions among local NAFLD patients through established TCM constitution models and determined the independent variable, including specific constitution to the NAFLD via the regression analyses. Results The analyses on GEO datasets showed that simple steatosis in NAFLD is strongly associated with HOMA-insulin resistance (HOMA-IR). Analyses of GEO datasets revealed significantly altered genetic expression profiles between NAFLD and normal populations. For TCM constitution analyses, we demonstrated a decline in yin-yang harmony (YYH) and yang-asthenia (YAAC) constitution, whereas there was an increase in qi-stagnation (QSC) and phlegm-dampness (PDC) in NAFLD. The binary logistic regression analysis indicated that besides other metabolic parameters, YYH, qi asthenia (QAC), YYAC, and yin-asthenia (YAC) were the independent variables of NAFLD, while YAC was the independent variables of T2D. The multilinear regression analyses suggested that NAFLD, DM, BMI, waist, TC, TG, hypertension, ALT, AST, and YAC were the significant determinators of the FPG. Conclusion This study presents a relatively comprehensive metabolic profile in steatosis of NAFLD, revealed by significant genetic expression feature alterations and different TCM constitution distribution in NAFLD. Through this method, the study intends to associate the genetic feature with the phenotype of TCM constitution. The results could be applied to assist integrative medicine research in exploring the appropriate personalized approaches for NAFLD.
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- Chunping Qiao
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Examination, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Laogang Community Health Center, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Internal Medicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Pudong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Internal Medicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Pudong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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DIA-PRM Proteomic Analysis of Phlegm-Dampness Constitution with Glucolipid Metabolic Disorders by the Intervention of Hua Tan Qu Shi Recipe. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:6464431. [PMID: 36588532 PMCID: PMC9803578 DOI: 10.1155/2022/6464431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Background Phlegm-dampness constitution as one of nine constitutions in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been a high risk factor for glucolipid metabolic disorders (GLMD). Based on our previous findings, Hua Tan Qu Shi recipe (HTQSR) could effectively improve metabolic indicators of GLMD by targeting on phlegm-dampness constitution. However, the proteomic mechanisms of GLMD with the treatment of HTQSR targeting on phlegm-dampness constitution remain unknown. Methods Clinical participants from phlegm-dampness constitution with the prediabetic state (T), phlegm-dampness constitution with marginally elevated blood lipids (Z), and phlegm-dampness constitution before sickness (W) were included in this study, who orally took HTQSR for 12 weeks and, respectively, marked AT, AZ, and AW. Data-independent acquisition (DIA) and parallel reaction monitoring (PRM) were performed to identify the differential proteins; then, Venn analysis was used to investigate coexpressed and coregulated proteins. In addition, ingenuity pathway analysis (IPA) software was utilized to explore the related pathways and diseases and biofunctions. Results LXR/RXR activation, acute phase response signaling, and production of nitric oxide and reactive oxygen species in macrophages were obviously activated between the T and AT groups, as well as the Z and AZ groups. In contrast, these three pathways were inhibited between the W and AW groups. Importantly, one coexpressed and coregulated differential protein, B2MG, was validated by PRM among all groups. Conclusions This work firstly reported the underlying proteomic mechanisms of GLMD with the treatment of HTQSR targeting on phlegm-dampness constitution, indicating that intervention of phlegm-dampness constitution might be a novel strategy for the preventive treatment of GLMD.
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Huang H, Song Q, Chen J, Zeng Y, Wang W, Jiao B, Lin J, Li Y, Zhang R, Ma L, Pan H, Shi Y. The Role of Qi-Stagnation Constitution and Emotion Regulation in the Association Between Childhood Maltreatment and Depression in Chinese College Students. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:825198. [PMID: 35599766 PMCID: PMC9114459 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.825198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Childhood maltreatment is known as a significant risk factor for later depression. However, there remains a lack of understanding about the mechanisms through which childhood maltreatment confers risk for depression. This study explores how Qi-stagnation constitution (QSC) and emotion regulation affect the link between childhood maltreatment and depressive symptoms in Chinese college students. Methods We recruited 2,108 college students aged 18-25 years between November 2020 and December 2021. Participants were required to complete four self-report questionnaires, including the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire-Short Form (CTQ-SF), Qi-Stagnation Constitution (QSC) subscale of the simplified Chinese Medicine Constitution Questionnaire, Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS), and the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II). Moderated mediation analyses were conducted. Results There was a positive correlation between childhood maltreatment and QSC, while the QSC partially mediated the effect of childhood maltreatment on depressive scores in college students. In addition, emotion dysregulation moderated the association between QSC and depressive scores. Conclusion These results enhance understanding of key factors influencing the link between childhood maltreatment and depressive symptoms among college students by combining the theory of TCM constitution with psychological processes. The development of strategies to prevent biased Qi-stagnation constitution and emotion dysregulation may help to improve college students' mental health and strengthen the resilience of individuals to depression.
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- Huiyuan Huang
- School of Public Health and Management, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Fundamental Medical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, The Second Clinical School of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Fundamental Medical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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Chen X, Tan F, Zhang H, Zhang X, Xu F, Yuan J, Sun C, Huang L, Guan H, Luo C, Huang RP, Yang Z. Serum Cytokine Profiles in Phlegm-dampness Constitution and Damp-heat Constitution Using Proteomic Antibody Microarray. Eur J Integr Med 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2022.102126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Guo W, Ma H, Wang CZ, Wan JY, Yao H, Yuan CS. Epigenetic Studies of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Pleiotropic Role of DNA Methylation. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:790321. [PMID: 34950039 PMCID: PMC8688941 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.790321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Accumulating knowledge has been achieved on DNA methylation participating in numerous cellular processes and multiple human diseases; however, few studies have addressed the pleiotropic role of DNA methylation in Chinese herbal medicine (CHM). CHM has been used worldwide for the prevention and treatment of multiple diseases. Newly developed epigenetic techniques have brought great opportunities for the development of CHM. In this review, we summarize the DNA methylation studies and portray the pleiotropic role of DNA methylation in CHM. DNA methylation serves as a mediator participating in plant responses to environmental factors, and thus affecting CHM medicinal plants growth and bioactive compound biosynthesis which are vital for therapeutic effects. Furthermore, DNA methylation helps to uncover the pharmaceutical mechanisms of CHM formulae, herbs, and herbal-derived compounds. It also provides scientific validation for constitution theory and other essential issues of CHM. This newly developed field of DNA methylation is up-and-coming to address many complicated scientific questions of CHM; it thus not only promotes disease treatment but also facilitates health maintenance.
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- Wenqian Guo
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.,National Institute of TCM Constitution and Preventive Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.,National Institute of TCM Constitution and Preventive Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States.,Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.,National Institute of TCM Constitution and Preventive Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.,National Institute of TCM Constitution and Preventive Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States.,Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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Analyses of Long Noncoding RNA and mRNA Profiles in Subjects with the Phlegm-Dampness Constitution. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2021:4896282. [PMID: 34926685 PMCID: PMC8683173 DOI: 10.1155/2021/4896282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Background Constitution in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) plays a key role in the genesis, development, and prognosis of diseases. Phlegm-dampness constitution (PDC) is one of the nine constitutions in TCM, susceptible to metabolic disorders, which is mainly manifested by profuse phlegm, loose abdomen, and greasy face. Epidemiologic, genomic, and epigenetic studies have been carried out in previous works, confirming that PDC represents a distinctive population with microcosmic changes related to metabolic disorders. However, whether long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) play a regulatory role in metabolic disease in subjects with PDC remains largely unknown. We aimed to investigate distinct lncRNA and mRNA expression signatures and lncRNA-mRNA regulatory networks in the phlegm-dampness constitution (PDC). Methods The peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were isolated from the subjects with PDC (n = 13) and balanced constitution (BC) (n = 9). The profiles of lncRNAs and mRNAs in PBMCs were analyzed using microarray and further validated with RT-qPCR. Subsequently, pathway analysis was performed to investigate the function of differentially expressed mRNAs by using Ingenuity Pathway Analysis (IPA). Results Results suggested that some mRNAs, which were regulated by the differentially expressed lncRNAs, were mainly enriched in lipid metabolism and immune inflammation-related pathways. This was consistent with the molecular characteristics of previous studies, indicating that the clinical characteristics of metabolic disorders in PDC might be regulated by lncRNAs. Furthermore, by making coexpression network construction as well as cis-regulated target gene analysis, several lncRNA-mRNA pairs with potential regulatory relationships were identified by bioinformatic analyses, including RP11-317J10.2-CA3, RP11-809C18.3-PIP4K2A, LINC0069-RFTN1, TTTY15-ARHGEF9, and AC135048.13-ORAI3. Conclusions This study first revealed that the expression characteristics of lncRNAs/mRNAs may be potential biomarkers, indicating that the distinctive physical and clinical characteristics of PDC might be partially attributed to the specific expression signatures of lncRNAs/mRNAs.
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A Meta-Analysis of the Association between Diabetes Mellitus and Traditional Chinese Medicine Constitution. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2021; 2021:6390530. [PMID: 34394389 PMCID: PMC8357480 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6390530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objective To explore the distribution of constitution types of diabetes mellitus (DM) in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and to provide evidence-based medicine basis for the prevention and treatment of diabetes. Methods PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and three Chinese databases were searched to include research literature on the relationship between diabetes and TCM constitution. The single rate study of cross-sectional literature was conducted with RStudio software, and the control meta-analysis of the diabetic and nondiabetic population was performed with Review Manager 5.3 software. Two independent reviewers assessed the methodological quality of the studies' data. The main outcomes included the distribution of constitutional types in the diabetic population and the odds ratio (OR) between the two. Effect sizes are expressed as proportions or ORs with 95% confidence intervals (CI). Results A total of 28,781 diabetic cases were included in 87 articles. Yin-deficiency, phlegm-dampness, and qi-deficiency accounted for 18% (95% CI (15%, 20%), P < 0.01), 17% (95% CI (15%, 19%), P < 0.01), and 13% (95% CI (11%, 15%), P < 0.01) of the total diabetic cases. The risk of diabetes in people with yin-deficiency and phlegm-dampness was 3.06 (95% CI (1.38-6.78), P=0.006) and 1.89 (95%CI (1.05-3.42), P=0.03) times higher than that in those with other constitutions, respectively. The distribution of TCM constitution of DM patients varied significantly in different regions and ages. Conclusion Yin-deficiency and phlegm-dampness are the common constitution types of diabetic people, and they may also be the risk factors of diabetes. Balanced constitution may be a protective factor of diabetes. More high-quality cohort and case-control studies need to be designed to provide more valuable evidence-based basis for assessing the correlation between DM and TCM constitution.
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Zhu K, Guo Y, Zhao C, Kang S, Li J, Wang J, Tang Z, Lin B, Li W. Etiology Exploration of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease From Traditional Chinese Medicine Constitution Perspective: A Cross-Sectional Study. Front Public Health 2021; 9:635818. [PMID: 34055713 PMCID: PMC8149586 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.635818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background: From the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) constitution theory perspective, the phlegm-dampness constitution is thought to be closely related to the occurrence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). However, this viewpoint still lacks rigorous statistical evidence. This study aimed to test the association between the phlegm-dampness constitution and NAFLD. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study. Participants were residents living in Chengdu, China, undergoing health checkups at the health management center of Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine between December 2018 and September 2020. TCM constitution type was diagnosed by DAOSH four examinations instrument, NAFLD was diagnosed according to the liver ultrasonography and medical history. Multivariate logistic regression and propensity score matching (PSM) were used to analyze a total of 1,677 qualified data. Results: 1,037 participants had biased constitution(s), 67.8% of which had mixed constitutions (with at least two constitutions). Among 1,677 participants, the phlegm-dampness constitution was associated with the yang-deficiency, yin-deficiency, dampness-heat, qi-depression, and blood-stasis constitutions. The correlation coefficients were 0.11, 0.32, 0.42, 0.20, 0.14, respectively. Between the phlegm-dampness constitution and NAFLD, the odds ratio (OR) and the 95% confidence interval (CI) was 2.05 (1.57-2.69) in the crude model. After adjusting for age, gender, Body mass index (BMI), other biased constitutions, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, and dyslipidemia, the OR reduced to 1.51 (1.04-2.18). The associations of seven other biased TCM constitutions and NAFLD were not statistically significant in the fully adjusted model. The PSM analysis showed consistent results with the logistic regression. Conclusions: Among eight biased TCM constitutions, the phlegm-dampness constitution is independently associated with NAFLD. We speculate the phlegm-dampness constitution is a risk factor of NAFLD. Longitudinal studies are needed to confirm this causal relationship in the future. In addition, inconsistent with some TCM practitioners' experience, we disagree that the blood-stasis constitution is associated with NAFLD.
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- Ke Zhu
- Basic Medical College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Basic Medical College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Basic Medical College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Basic Medical College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Basic Medical College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Basic Medical College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Basic Medical College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Health Management Center, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Basic Medical College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Zhang X, Wang J, Liu B, Yao H, Chen Y, Yin Y, Yang X, Li L. Potential mechanism of Huatan Qushi decoction on improving phlegm-dampness constitution using microRNA array and RT-qPCR targeting on hsa-miR-1237–3p. JOURNAL OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICAL SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcms.2021.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Luo H, Li L, Li T, Liao X, Wang Q. Association between metabolic syndrome and body constitution of traditional Chinese medicine: A systematic review and meta-analysis. JOURNAL OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICAL SCIENCES 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcms.2020.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Tan F, Chen X, Zhang H, Yuan J, Sun C, Xu F, Huang L, Zhang X, Guan H, Chen Z, Wang C, Fan S, Zeng L, Ma X, Ye W, He W, Lu P, Petritis B, Huang RP, Yang Z. Differences in serum proteins in traditional Chinese medicine constitutional population: Analysis and verification. J Leukoc Biol 2020; 108:547-557. [PMID: 32248572 DOI: 10.1002/jlb.6vma0220-663rr] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2019] [Revised: 02/19/2020] [Accepted: 03/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Traditional Chinese medicine assigns individuals into different categories called "constitutions" to help guide the clinical treatment according to subjective physiologic, psychologic analyses, large-scale clinical observations, and epidemiologic studies. To further explore more objective expressions of constitutions, antibody microarrays were used to analyze the serologic protein profiles of two different constitutions, a balanced (or healthy) constitution (BC) and the dampness constitution (DC) comprising phlegm-dampness and damp-heat constitutions. The profiles of changing constitutions across time were also analyzed. Nineteen differentially expressed proteins between the two groups were identified, with known biologic functions involved in immunity and inflammation. This proteomic study may provide a biologic explanation why the BC is different than the dampness constitution.
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- Fei Tan
- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.,Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Second Clinical Medicine Collage, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- South China Biochip Research Center, Guangzhou, China.,RayBiotech, Inc., Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.,Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Second Clinical Medicine Collage, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.,Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Second Clinical Medicine Collage, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.,Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Second Clinical Medicine Collage, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.,Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Second Clinical Medicine Collage, Guangzhou, China
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- The 8th People's Hospital of Nanhai District, Foshan, China
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- The 8th People's Hospital of Nanhai District, Foshan, China
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- The Fourth People's Hospital of Nanhai District of Foshan City, Foshan, China
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- Xiqiao town Community Health Service Center, Foshan, China
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- South China Biochip Research Center, Guangzhou, China.,RayBiotech, Inc., Guangzhou, China.,RayBiotech Life, Inc., Peachtree Corners, Georgia, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.,Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Second Clinical Medicine Collage, Guangzhou, China
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Yan D, Xu XR, Yue BW, Zhao LL, Yan SH, Qian YL. How to continue lipid-lowering therapy in patients with coronary heart disease and severe liver dysfunction?: A case report of plaque regression by a combination of Chinese and Western Medicine. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e17664. [PMID: 31651893 PMCID: PMC6824820 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000017664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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RATIONALE Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), including coronary heart disease (CHD), atherosclerotic stroke and peripheral vascular disease, has become the most deadly chronic noncommunicable disease throughout the world in recent decades, while plaque regression could reduce the occurrence of ASCVD. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been widely used for prevention and treatment of these diseases. In the perspective of TCM, phlegm and blood stasis are considered to be leading pathogenesis for CHD. Hence, activating blood circulation and dissipating phlegm, which is of great benefit to regress plaque, have been regarded as general principles in treatment. PATIENT CONCERNS A 36-year-old man presented with a 3-month history of intermittent exertional chest pain. Coronary angiography revealed 60% stenosis of the proximal left anterior descending coronary artery. Liver function showed: alanine transaminase (ALT):627U/L, aspartate transaminase (AST):243U/L. DIAGNOSES CHD and hepatitis B with severe liver dysfunction. INTERVENTIONS The patient should have been treated with high-intensity statin therapy. Actually, due to severe liver dysfunction, Huazhirougan granule instead of statins was administered. In addition, he was treated with TCM according to syndrome differentiation for two and a half years. OUTCOMES The chest pain disappeared and other symptoms alleviated as well after treatment. Coronary computed tomographic angiography revealed no stenosis in the proximal left anterior descending coronary artery. ALT and AST level returned to normal (ALT:45U/L,AST:24U/L). LESSONS For patients with CHD and severe hepatic dysfunction, antilipidemic drugs such as statins are not recommended. This case suggested that TCM might fill a gap in lipid-lowering therapy. Thus, we could see that statins were not the only drug for plaque regression and the effect of TCM in treating coronary artery disease cannot be ignored.
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- Dong Yan
- Department of Cardiology, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine
- Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
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- Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
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- Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
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- Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
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- Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
- Department of Pharmacology, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
- Department of Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine
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Li L, Yao H, Wang J, Li Y, Wang Q. The Role of Chinese Medicine in Health Maintenance and Disease Prevention: Application of Constitution Theory. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE 2019; 47:495-506. [PMID: 31023059 DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x19500253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has guided health maintenance and disease treatment for thousands of years and has been widely used in many countries around the world. TCM regards each individual as unique so all corresponding therapeutic and preventive approaches in TCM are personalized. Personalized medicine, also referred to as precision medicine, is an emerging medical paradigm that points toward a new direction for future medical development. TCM constitution studies the holistic body condition, which is affected by both inborn and acquired factors. Body constitution lays the foundation for disease diagnosis, prevention and treatment. Different constitution types predispose individuals to different disease susceptibilities. Examining an individual's unique body constitution can promote effective health management and benefit the application of personalized medicine significantly. This review will introduce and discuss the application of the TCM constitution for health maintenance and disease prevention. In last decade, a number of modern techniques have been employed in the constitution research to evaluate the health status of individuals. The TCM constitution reflects the current status and future trends of human health in four aspects, i.e., individual differences, life processes, psychological condition and adaptability to natural and social environments. This TCM constitution theory has already been applied in the Chinese public health management at different levels with promising outcome. The constitution theory and practice provide a new approach for health maintenance and disease prevention.
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- Lingru Li
- * School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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- * School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, P. R. China.,† Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research and Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care, Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, USA
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- * School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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- * School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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- * School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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