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  1. Article ; Online: Benefits of Tai Chi Quan on neurodegenerative diseases: A systematic review.

    Wang, Rui / Zhou, Hao / Wang, Yu-Chen / Chang, Xiao-Long / Wang, Xue-Qiang

    Ageing research reviews

    2022  Volume 82, Page(s) 101741

    Abstract: ... process. Tai Chi Quan (TCQ) has positive benefits for brain health and chronic diseases. The aim ...

    Abstract Background: Neurodegenerative diseases have become an important concern with the accelerated aging process. Tai Chi Quan (TCQ) has positive benefits for brain health and chronic diseases. The aim of this study was to summarize the protective effects of TCQ for motor function, cognition, quality of life, and mood in patients with neurodegenerative diseases.
    Methods: A systematic search was conducted via PubMed database and the Web of Science core collection database until August 20, 2021. The available English systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and clinical trials were included. Two reviewers completed the screening and assessment process independently.
    Results: A total of 28 studies on Parkinson's disease, 21 on cognitive impairment, and 9 on multiple sclerosis met the included criteria. The study found that TCQ remarkably improved general motor function and balance, and prevented falls for Parkinson's disease. TCQ significantly improved global cognitive function for cognitive impairment. TCQ was likely safe and beneficial for multiple sclerosis as result of heterogeneous outcomes and small samples.
    Conclusion: TCQ exercise can effectively improve the motor function, global cognitive function, and falls in patients with neurodegenerative diseases. However, the positive effects of TCQ on the quality of life and mood of patients with neurodegenerative diseases need further evidence.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Tai Ji ; Parkinson Disease/therapy ; Parkinson Disease/psychology ; Quality of Life ; Neurodegenerative Diseases/therapy ; Multiple Sclerosis/therapy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-10-08
    Publishing country England
    Document type Systematic Review ; Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2075672-0
    ISSN 1872-9649 ; 1568-1637
    ISSN (online) 1872-9649
    ISSN 1568-1637
    DOI 10.1016/j.arr.2022.101741
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  2. Article: Effect of Tai Chi Quan on the Pressure Pain Thresholds of Lower Back Muscles in Healthy Women.

    Wang, Rui / Chang, Xiao-Long / Kiartivich, Suparata / Wang, Xue-Qiang

    Journal of pain research

    2022  Volume 15, Page(s) 403–412

    Abstract: ... whether Tai Chi Quan can improve the pressure pain thresholds remains unknown. This study was to observe ... the effect of Tai Chi Quan on the pressure pain thresholds of lower back muscles in healthy women ... the control group received 5-minute sham Tai Chi Quan practice and 35-minute rest. The pressure pain thresholds ...

    Abstract Purpose: Although studies on the improvement of pain after exercise are increasingly diverse, whether Tai Chi Quan can improve the pressure pain thresholds remains unknown. This study was to observe the effect of Tai Chi Quan on the pressure pain thresholds of lower back muscles in healthy women.
    Patients and methods: This was a randomized controlled trial. Sixty healthy women aged 18-40 years were randomly assigned to Tai Chi group or control group. The Tai Chi group received 40-minute practice, and the control group received 5-minute sham Tai Chi Quan practice and 35-minute rest. The pressure pain thresholds of the longissimus thoracis, iliocostalis lumborum, multifidus muscle, quadratus lumborum, gluteus medius and supraspinous ligament were assessed before and immediately after intervention.
    Results: The pressure pain thresholds of test points in the Tai Chi group showed substantial improvements after exercise, whereas those in the control group did not improve. Overall, the pressure pain thresholds in the Tai Chi group significantly increased compared with the control group (longissimus thoracis: p = 0.000, iliocostalis lumborum: p = 0.000, multifidus muscle: p = 0.000, quadratus lumborum: p = 0.012, gluteus medius: p = 0.000 and supraspinous ligament: p = 0.000).
    Conclusion: Forty minutes of Tai Chi Quan exercise remarkably increased the pressure pain thresholds of lower back muscles in healthy women, and thresholds at by an these points increased average of 17.2%.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-09
    Publishing country New Zealand
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2495284-9
    ISSN 1178-7090
    ISSN 1178-7090
    DOI 10.2147/JPR.S353465
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  3. Article ; Online: Suo Quan Wan ameliorates bladder overactivity and regulates neurotransmission via regulating Myosin Va protein expression.

    Zhang, Yao / Zhang, Jiao / Hong, Ming / Huang, Jingyi / Xu, Siyuan / Wang, Rui / Zhou, Na / Huang, Ping / Tan, Bo / Cao, Hongying

    Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

    2022  Volume 104, Page(s) 154265

    Abstract: Background: Ancient prescriptions of Suo Quan Wan (SQW) have therapeutic effects on diabetic ...

    Abstract Background: Ancient prescriptions of Suo Quan Wan (SQW) have therapeutic effects on diabetic bladder dysfunction. However, the underlying mechanism remains unclear. Here, we hypothesized that SQW ameliorates bladder overactivity and regulates neurotransmission via regulating Myosin Va protein expression.
    Methods: After diabetic rats were induced by streptozotocin (65 mg/kg), the model of diabetic bladder dysfunction was established by detecting fasting blood glucose, urodynamic test, in vitro muscle strip experiments, and histological examination. One week after induction, SQW was given to observe the therapeutic effect. The expression levels of Myosin Va in control, Model, SQW L and SQW H groups were detected by RT-qPCR, RNAscope and immunofluorescence assay. The expression levels of ChAT, SP, nNOS and VIP proteins were observed by immunofluorescence assay. After knockdown and overexpression of Myosin Va, the expression changes of ChAT, SP, nNOS and VIP and the regulatory role of SQW were observed.
    Results: STZ-induced DM rats had significantly higher serum glucose levels and lower body weight. Compared with the diabetic rats, SQW treatment significantly improved urination function with decreased residual volume (RV), bladder compliance (BC), non-voiding contractions (NVCs), and increased voided efficiency (VE). In addition, contractile responses of muscle strips to electrical-field stimulation (EFS), carbachol (CCh), KCl were significantly lower in the SQW H and SQW L groups than those in the model group. RT-qPCR found that the expression of Myosin Va in the bladder tissue or bladder neurons in model group was significantly increased compared with the control group, and SQW treatment significantly decreased the levels of Myosin Va. In DM rats, ChAT and SP expression were significantly increased, while nNOS and VIP expression were significantly decreased, and SQW improved this phenomenon. Interestingly, SQW ameliorated the abnormal expression of ChAT, SP, nNOS and VIP caused by myosin Va knockdown, and Myosin Va overexpression results are consistent with these.
    Conclusions: SQW ameliorates overactive bladder and regulate neurotransmission via regulating Myosin Va mRNA and protein expression.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental/metabolism ; Muscle Contraction ; Myosins/metabolism ; Myosins/pharmacology ; Rats ; Streptozocin/pharmacology ; Synaptic Transmission ; Urinary Bladder ; Urodynamics
    Chemical Substances Streptozocin (5W494URQ81) ; Myosins (EC 3.6.4.1)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-15
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1205240-1
    ISSN 1618-095X ; 0944-7113
    ISSN (online) 1618-095X
    ISSN 0944-7113
    DOI 10.1016/j.phymed.2022.154265
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  4. Article ; Online: Integration of mathematical modeling of vegetation patterns with data and climate changes: Comments on "Impacts of climate change on vegetation pattern: Mathematical modeling and data analysis" by Gui-Quan Sun et al.

    Wang, Wendi

    Physics of life reviews

    2023  Volume 44, Page(s) 148–149

    MeSH term(s) Climate Change ; Models, Theoretical ; Epidemics ; Data Analysis ; Ecosystem ; China
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-03
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2148883-6
    ISSN 1873-1457 ; 1571-0645
    ISSN (online) 1873-1457
    ISSN 1571-0645
    DOI 10.1016/j.plrev.2022.12.020
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  5. Article ; Online: Effect of Tai Chi Quan on the Pressure Pain Thresholds of Lower Back Muscles in Healthy Women

    Wang R / Chang XL / Kiartivich S / Wang XQ

    Journal of Pain Research, Vol Volume 15, Pp 403-

    2022  Volume 412

    Abstract: ... Although studies on the improvement of pain after exercise are increasingly diverse, whether Tai Chi Quan ... can improve the pressure pain thresholds remains unknown. This study was to observe the effect of Tai Chi Quan ... The Tai Chi group received 40-minute practice, and the control group received 5-minute sham Tai Chi Quan ...

    Abstract Rui Wang,1 Xiao-Long Chang,2 Suparata Kiartivich,1 Xue-Qiang Wang1,3 1Department of Sport Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 2School of Physical Education and Training, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai Shangti Orthopaedic Hospital, Shanghai, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Xue-Qiang WangDepartment of Sport Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, 399 Changhai Road, Shanghai, 200438, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 186 0161 2741, Email wangxueqiang@sus.edu.cnPurpose: Although studies on the improvement of pain after exercise are increasingly diverse, whether Tai Chi Quan can improve the pressure pain thresholds remains unknown. This study was to observe the effect of Tai Chi Quan on the pressure pain thresholds of lower back muscles in healthy women.Patients and Methods: This was a randomized controlled trial. Sixty healthy women aged 18– 40 years were randomly assigned to Tai Chi group or control group. The Tai Chi group received 40-minute practice, and the control group received 5-minute sham Tai Chi Quan practice and 35-minute rest. The pressure pain thresholds of the longissimus thoracis, iliocostalis lumborum, multifidus muscle, quadratus lumborum, gluteus medius and supraspinous ligament were assessed before and immediately after intervention.Results: The pressure pain thresholds of test points in the Tai Chi group showed substantial improvements after exercise, whereas those in the control group did not improve. Overall, the pressure pain thresholds in the Tai Chi group significantly increased compared with the control group (longissimus thoracis: p = 0.000, iliocostalis lumborum: p = 0.000, multifidus muscle: p = 0.000, quadratus lumborum: p = 0.012, gluteus medius: p = 0.000 and supraspinous ligament: p = 0.000).Conclusion: Forty minutes of Tai Chi Quan exercise remarkably increased the pressure pain thresholds of lower back muscles in healthy women, and thresholds at by an these points increased average of 17.2%.Keywords: complementary and alternative medicine, pain thresholds, chronic pain, rehabilitation
    Keywords complementary and alternative medicine ; pain thresholds ; chronic pain ; rehabilitation ; Medicine (General) ; R5-920
    Subject code 796
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Dove Medical Press
    Document type Article ; Online
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  6. Article ; Online: Amolops putaoensis Gan, Qin, Lwin, Li, Quan, Liu & Yu, 2020, a newly recorded torrent frog for China

    Zhang, Yin-Peng / Liu, Xiao-Long / Stuart, Bryan L. / Wu, Dong-Yi / Wang, Yeu-Farn / Che, Jing / Yuan, Zhi-Yong

    Herpetozoa. 2022 Nov. 22, v. 35 p.231-237

    2022  

    Abstract: AbstractAmolops putaoensis is a recently described torrent frog species from A. monticola group that is known only from its type locality, northern Myanmar. We compared morphology and mitochondrial DNA sequence data from ten recently collected adult ... ...

    Abstract AbstractAmolops putaoensis is a recently described torrent frog species from A. monticola group that is known only from its type locality, northern Myanmar. We compared morphology and mitochondrial DNA sequence data from ten recently collected adult male specimens from the upper Dulong River System in Gongshan County, Yunnan Province, China, to the original description of A. putaoensis. Both datasets strongly supported referring the Chinese specimens to A. putaoensis, extending the known range of this species by approximately 133.7 km distance into China. Molecular phylogenetic analyses recovered A. putaoensis to be closely related to A. aniqiaoensis, A. kohimaensis, A. monticola, and A. adicola. We use the newly collected Chinese specimens to expand the morphological description of the species.
    Keywords adults ; data collection ; frogs ; males ; nucleotide sequences ; phylogeny ; rivers ; China ; Myanmar ; Dulong River System ; herpetofauna ; national new record ; Ranidae
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-1122
    Size p. 231-237.
    Publishing place Pensoft Publishers
    Document type Article ; Online
    ZDB-ID 2474932-1
    ISSN 2682-955X
    ISSN 2682-955X
    DOI 10.3897/herpetozoa.35.e94745
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  7. Article: Suo Quan Wan ameliorates bladder overactivity and regulates neurotransmission via regulating Myosin Va protein expression

    Zhang, Yao / Zhang, Jiao / Hong, Ming / Huang, Jingyi / Xu, Siyuan / Wang, Rui / Zhou, Na / Huang, Ping / Tan, Bo / Cao, Hongying

    Phytomedicine. 2022 Sept., v. 104

    2022  

    Abstract: Ancient prescriptions of Suo Quan Wan (SQW) have therapeutic effects on diabetic bladder ...

    Abstract Ancient prescriptions of Suo Quan Wan (SQW) have therapeutic effects on diabetic bladder dysfunction. However, the underlying mechanism remains unclear. Here, we hypothesized that SQW ameliorates bladder overactivity and regulates neurotransmission via regulating Myosin Va protein expression. After diabetic rats were induced by streptozotocin (65 mg/kg), the model of diabetic bladder dysfunction was established by detecting fasting blood glucose, urodynamic test, in vitro muscle strip experiments, and histological examination. One week after induction, SQW was given to observe the therapeutic effect. The expression levels of Myosin Va in control, Model, SQW L and SQW H groups were detected by RT-qPCR, RNAscope and immunofluorescence assay. The expression levels of ChAT, SP, nNOS and VIP proteins were observed by immunofluorescence assay. After knockdown and overexpression of Myosin Va, the expression changes of ChAT, SP, nNOS and VIP and the regulatory role of SQW were observed. STZ-induced DM rats had significantly higher serum glucose levels and lower body weight. Compared with the diabetic rats, SQW treatment significantly improved urination function with decreased residual volume (RV), bladder compliance (BC), non-voiding contractions (NVCs), and increased voided efficiency (VE). In addition, contractile responses of muscle strips to electrical-field stimulation (EFS), carbachol (CCh), KCl were significantly lower in the SQW H and SQW L groups than those in the model group. RT-qPCR found that the expression of Myosin Va in the bladder tissue or bladder neurons in model group was significantly increased compared with the control group, and SQW treatment significantly decreased the levels of Myosin Va. In DM rats, ChAT and SP expression were significantly increased, while nNOS and VIP expression were significantly decreased, and SQW improved this phenomenon. Interestingly, SQW ameliorated the abnormal expression of ChAT, SP, nNOS and VIP caused by myosin Va knockdown, and Myosin Va overexpression results are consistent with these. SQW ameliorates overactive bladder and regulate neurotransmission via regulating Myosin Va mRNA and protein expression.
    Keywords bladder ; blood glucose ; body weight ; carbachol ; compliance ; fluorescent antibody technique ; histology ; muscles ; myosin ; protein synthesis ; streptozotocin ; synaptic transmission ; therapeutics ; urination
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-09
    Publishing place Elsevier GmbH
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 1205240-1
    ISSN 1618-095X ; 0944-7113
    ISSN (online) 1618-095X
    ISSN 0944-7113
    DOI 10.1016/j.phymed.2022.154265
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  8. Article: Tai Chi Quan Versus Physical Therapy on Pain and Cognitive Performance for Elderly People With Chronic Low Back Pain: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.

    Wang, Rui / Zhu, Dong / Wang, Lin / Liu, Jing / Zou, Jun / Sun, Yang / Jiang, Yan / Hu, Hao-Yu / Deng, Zhi-Wei / Weng, Lin-Man / Zheng, Kang-Yong / Kiartivich, Suparata / Wang, Xue-Qiang

    Frontiers in aging neuroscience

    2022  Volume 14, Page(s) 900430

    Abstract: ... low back pain. Although several trials have shown that Tai Chi Quan is a beneficial treatment, the comparative ... effectiveness of Tai Chi Quan versus physical therapy is unknown. We are conducting ... a randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of Tai Chi Quan versus that of physical therapy in treating chronic ...

    Abstract Objectives: Chronic low back pain has become a major cause of global disability and caused a huge economic burden to society. Physical therapy is a vital strategy for rehabilitation of chronic low back pain. Although several trials have shown that Tai Chi Quan is a beneficial treatment, the comparative effectiveness of Tai Chi Quan versus physical therapy is unknown. We are conducting a randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of Tai Chi Quan versus that of physical therapy in treating chronic low back pain.
    Methods: We will perform a single-blind randomized controlled trial on elderly people with chronic low back pain. 138 participants will be randomly assigned to the Tai Chi Quan group (60-min classes, three times per week for 12 weeks) or physical therapy group (10 min of evaluation and warm-up, 40 min of therapist-directed exercise therapy, and 10 min of relaxation, three times per week for 12 weeks) with an allocation of 1:1. The participants will be followed up for 40 weeks for the study of long-term effects. The primary outcomes include pain intensity and back-related function at 12 weeks. Secondary outcomes include lumbar quantitative sensory testing, balance, cognitive function, psychosocial function, cost-effectiveness, compliance and adverse events. We will perform the intention-to-treat analysis for withdrawal and missing data.
    Discussion: The study will be the first randomized trial with comparative-effectiveness of Tai Chi Quan and physical therapy for chronic low back pain. Standardized protocol, large sample size, and comprehensive outcomes are important features in this trial. This study aims to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of Tai Chi Quan for low back pain. The results of this study will be beneficial for elderly people with low back pain and medical rehabilitation personnel.
    Clinical trial registration: www.chictr.org.cn, identifier ChiCTR2000029723.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-16
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2558898-9
    ISSN 1663-4365
    ISSN 1663-4365
    DOI 10.3389/fnagi.2022.900430
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  9. Article ; Online: 'Shi Han Quan' natural soda water prevents development of gout.

    Zhao, Qingsong / Wang, Lipei / Wu, Xiongbin / Liu, Tingting / Xu, Jinmei / Li, Ming / Li, Bo / Guo, Min / Cheng, Zhifeng

    International journal of rheumatic diseases

    2017  Volume 21, Issue 1, Page(s) 330–337

    Abstract: Purpose: This study aimed to explore the regulatory mechanism of the natural soda Shi Han Quan ...

    Abstract Purpose: This study aimed to explore the regulatory mechanism of the natural soda Shi Han Quan (SHQ) in the development of gout.
    Methods: Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were stimulated with monosodium urate (MSU) for 24 h to induce acute gouty inflammation in vitro. HUVECs were divided into four groups: ddH
    Results: The viability of HUVECs was significantly decreased with increasing transfection concentrations of MSU, and MSU treatment resulted in a significant increase of the concentration and expression of ICAM-1. In addition, SHQ improved the MSU-induced decrease in cell viability and alleviated MSU-mediated increase in ICAM-1 levels. Moreover, SHQ decreased MSU-induced release of IL-1β and IL-6. After HUVECs were incubated with the culture supernatant of THP-1 cells that had been treated with PMA, MSU and SHQ for 24 h, SHQ also markedly alleviated the effects of MSU, such as by increasing cell viability and decreasing ICAM-1 levels.
    Conclusions: Drinking natural soda water may have a significant role in preventing gouty inflammation.
    MeSH term(s) Carbonated Water ; Cell Survival/drug effects ; Culture Media, Conditioned/metabolism ; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug ; Gout/chemically induced ; Gout/metabolism ; Gout/pathology ; Gout/prevention & control ; Gout Suppressants/pharmacology ; Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells/drug effects ; Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells/metabolism ; Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells/pathology ; Humans ; Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1/genetics ; Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1/metabolism ; Interleukin-1beta/genetics ; Interleukin-1beta/metabolism ; Interleukin-6/genetics ; Interleukin-6/metabolism ; THP-1 Cells ; Uric Acid/toxicity
    Chemical Substances Carbonated Water ; Culture Media, Conditioned ; Gout Suppressants ; ICAM1 protein, human ; IL1B protein, human ; IL6 protein, human ; Interleukin-1beta ; Interleukin-6 ; Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 (126547-89-5) ; Uric Acid (268B43MJ25)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-10-30
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2426924-4
    ISSN 1756-185X ; 1756-1841
    ISSN (online) 1756-185X
    ISSN 1756-1841
    DOI 10.1111/1756-185X.13181
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  10. Article: Suo Quan Wan Protects Mouse From Early Diabetic Bladder Dysfunction by Mediating Motor Protein Myosin Va and Transporter Protein SLC17A9.

    Wang, Jing / Lian, Da-Wei / Yang, Xu-Feng / Xu, Yi-Fei / Chen, Fang-Jun / Lin, Wei-Jun / Wang, Rui / Tang, Li-Yao / Ren, Wen-Kang / Fu, Li-Jun / Huang, Ping / Cao, Hong-Ying

    Frontiers in pharmacology

    2019  Volume 10, Page(s) 552

    Abstract: Objective: ...

    Abstract Objective:
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-05-24
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2587355-6
    ISSN 1663-9812
    ISSN 1663-9812
    DOI 10.3389/fphar.2019.00552
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