动脉粥样硬化(AS)是心血管疾病的病理基础，口腔与肠道通过菌群移位、代谢互作及免疫联动共同构成口腔-肠道微生物轴，其稳态失衡通过菌群易位、代谢紊乱和屏障损伤等促进AS发生发展。中医药以整体观念与辨证论治为指导，多靶点调控口腔-肠道微生物平衡，抑制血管炎症与脂质沉积，发挥抗AS效应。本文系统阐述口腔-肠道微生物与AS的关联，探讨中医药调控微生态防治该病的研究进展，分析当前研究存在的局限并展望未来方向，为中医药防治AS提供新的思路与理论依据。

Atherosclerosis (AS) is the pathological basis of cardiovascular diseases. The oral cavity and the gut together constitute the oral-gut microbial axis through microbial translocation, metabolic interactions, and immune crosstalk. Dysbiosis of this axis promotes the occurrence and development of AS via bacterial translocation, metabolic disorders, and barrier damage. Guided by the holistic concept and syndrome differentiation-based treatment, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) exerts anti-AS effects by multi-target regulation of the oral-gut microbial balance, inhibiting vascular inflammation and lipid deposition. This article systematically elaborates the association between the oral-gut microbiota and AS, explores the research progress of TCM in modulating microecology for the prevention and treatment of AS, analyzes the limitations of current studies, and prospects future directions, so as to provide new insights and theoretical basis for TCM in preventing and treating AS.

       动脉粥样硬化（AS）是一种起始于炎症介导的内皮损伤的慢性血管疾病，其本质是免疫炎症驱动的病理过程，是众多心血管疾病的病理基础。CD4⁺  T细胞亚群［包括辅助性T细胞1型（T helper 1 cell，Th1）、Th2、Th17、调节性T细胞等］通过分泌特异性细胞因子参与AS的炎症反应，其中促炎性CD4+  T细胞与抗炎性CD4⁺  T细胞的抗炎功能失衡是推动斑块进展的关键环节，在AS斑块形成与发展中起关键作用。近年来，多项研究表明某些中药单体、经典复方及其有效成分，具有多靶点、多层次机制调控CD4⁺  T细胞分化及功能，这些作用共同减轻血管内皮炎症反应、抑制巨噬细胞泡沫化及平滑肌细胞迁移等，延缓AS斑块形成与发展，为AS防治提供了新思路，展现了中医药在该领域的研究展现出独特优势与广阔前景，本文综述了中医药通过干预CD4⁺  T细胞亚群平衡防治AS的最新研究进展，及其影响相关细胞因子网络及关键信号通路的作用机制，为开发具有多靶点协同优势的创新中药与中西医结合治疗方案提供了关键理论依据与实践方向。

       Atherosclerosis（AS）is a chronic vascular disease that originates from inflammation mediated endothelial 

damage．Its essence is a pathological process driven by immune inflammation，and it is the pathological basis of many cardiovascular diseases．CD4⁺  T cell subsets（including Th1，Th2，Th17，Treg，etc.）participate in the inflammatory response of AS by secreting specific cytokines．The imbalance of anti-inflammatory function between pro-inflammatory CD4⁺  T cells and anti-inflammatory CD4⁺T cells is a key link in promoting plaque progression and playing a crucial role in the formation and development of AS plaques．In recent years，a number of studies have shown that the monomers，classic prescriptions and their effective ingredients of Chinese herbs have the effect of multi-target，multi-level mechanism to regulate the differentiation and function of CD4⁺  T cells．These effects together reduce the inflammatory reaction of vascular endothelium，inhibit the foam formation of macrophages and smooth muscle cell migration，delay the formation and development of AS plaque，provide new ideas for the prevention and treatment of AS，and make the research of Chinese medicine show unique advantages and broad prospects in this field．This article  reviews the latest  research progress of Chinese medicine in the prevention and treatment of AS by intervening in the balance of CD4⁺  T cell subsets，as well as the mechanism of its effects on related cytokine networks and key signal pathways．This provides a key theoretical basis and practical direction for the development of innovative traditional Chinese medicine and integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment plans with multi-target synergistic advantages．

目的 探讨复方丹参滴丸联合阿托伐他汀治疗对伴有颈动脉粥样硬化短暂性脑缺血发作患者脑循环动力的影响。方法 将2017年12月—2018年12我院收治入院的98例伴有颈动脉粥样硬化短暂性脑缺血发作患者为研究对象,随机分为观察组(49例,给予复方丹参滴丸联合阿托伐他汀治疗)和对照组(49例,给予阿托伐他汀治疗)。观察对比治疗前及治疗后2组患者每日短暂性脑缺血发作频率及持续时间,血脂水平、血流变指标、粥样硬化斑块及斑块面积。结果 治疗前,两组患者每日短暂性脑缺血发作频率、持续时间、各项血脂水平、脑循环动力学指标IMT 及斑块面积相比,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);治疗后,2组患者每日短暂性脑缺血发作频率、持续时间、各项血脂水平、脑循环动力学指标IMT 及斑块面积相比均有所改善,其中观察组患者每日短暂性脑缺血发作频率、持续时间、各项血脂水平、脑循环动力学指标IMT 及斑块面积相比优于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论 在伴有颈动脉粥样硬化短暂性脑缺血发作患者中采用复方丹参滴丸联合阿托伐他汀治疗效果确切,可有效降低伴有颈动脉粥样硬化的短暂性脑缺血发作患者发作频率及持续时间,同时可有效调节患者血脂水平,改善对脑循环动力学指标,值得临床推广普及。

Objective To investigate the effect of compound Danshen dripping pills combined with atorvastatin on cerebral circulation dynamics in patients with transient ischemic attack accompanied by carotid atherosclerosis. Methods A total of 98 patients with transient ischemic attack with carotid atherosclerosis admitted to our hospital from December 2017 to December 2018 were randomly divided into observation group (49 cases, receiving compound danshen drop pill combined with atorvastatin) and control group (49 cases, receiving atorvastatin), to observe and compare the frequency and duration of transient ischemic attack, blood lipid level, hemorheological indexes, atherosclerotic plaque and plaque area of the two groups before and after treatment. Results Before treatment, there was no significant difference in frequency, duration, blood lipid levels, IMT and plaque area between the two groups (P>0.05). After treatment, 2 groups of patients with transient ischemic attack daily frequency, duration, the lipid levels and cerebral circulation dynamics index IMT and plaque area were improved. Compared with observation group of patients with transient ischemic attack daily frequency, duration, the lipid levels and cerebral circulation dynamics index IMT and plaque area were better than control group, the differences were statistical significance (P<0.05). Conclusion Patients in associated with carotid atherosclerosis with transient ischemic attack using compound danshen dropping pill with atorvastatin therapy have good effects. This may effectively reduce frequency and duration in patients with transient ischemic attack associated with carotid atherosclerosis, regulate blood lipid levels at the same time, and improve the dynamics of cerebral circulation index. It is worthy of clinical popularization.

目的 探讨苯作业非酒精性脂肪肝工人丙氨酸氨基转移酶(ALT)水平与颈动脉粥样硬化的关系。方法 190名的苯作业非酒精性脂肪肝工人分为ALT异常组(ALT≥40 U/L)及ALT正常组(ALT＜40 U/L)。ALT异常组再根据ALT水平分为依据ALT水平分为G1组(60例,40 U/L≤ALT＜60 U/L),G2组(40例,60 U/L≤ALT＜80 U/L),G3组(35例, ALT＞80 U/L)。观察各组颈部动脉有否内膜增厚或斑块形成。结果 与ALT异常组颈动脉内膜增厚检出率和颈动脉斑块检出率明高于ALT正常组(P<0.05)。颈动脉内膜增厚检出率和颈动脉斑块检出率与ALT正常组相比较,G1组差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05), G2组有统计学意义(P<0.05),G3组有差异(P<0.01)。颈动脉内膜增厚检出率在G1组、G2组和G3组中逐渐增加,并有统计学意义(P<0.05)。G3组颈动脉斑块检出率与G1组比较,有差异(P<0.01)。结论 苯作业非酒精性脂肪肝工人中,血清ALT水平升高与颈动脉粥样硬化密切相关。ALT≥60 U/L的苯作业非酒精性脂肪肝人群更容易患颈动脉粥样硬化,应进行必要的预防和治疗。

Objective To explore the relationship between serum alanine aminotransferase levels(ALT) and carotid atherosclerosis in benzene exposed workers with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Methods 190 Benzene exposed workers with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease were enrolled divided into abnormal ALT group(n=135) and normal ALT group(n=55), the abnormal ALT group was further divided into three groups according to the levels of serum alanine minotransferase (ALT): group1(G1,60 subjects, 40 U/L≤ALT＜60 U/L),group2(G2,40 subjects, 60 U/L≤ALT＜80 U/L),and group3(G3,35 subjects, ALT＞80 U/L),observed if carotid has only thick endomembrane or with plaques. Results The rate of thick endomembrane of carotid and the detection rate of plaque in the abnormal ALT group are higher than those in the normal ALT control group (P<0.05). Compared with the normal ALT control group, no significant different was found in the rate of thick endomembrane of carotid and the detection rate of plaque in G1,but G2 was significantly different(P<0.05),G3 was extremely significantly different(P<0.01). The rate of thick endomembrane of carotid in G1,G2 and G3 increased, among the three groups. There were statistically significant differences in the rate of thick endomembrane of carotid(P<0.05). benzene exposed workers with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in G3 showed extremely statistical differences on the detection rate of plaque compared to those in G1(P <0.01). Conclusion The increased level of ALT in benzene exposed workers with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is closely related to carotid atherosclerosis. The benzene exposed workers with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease whose ALT≥60 U/L are apt to carotid atherosclerosis, should accept the necessary precaution and treatment.

目的 研究血浆脂蛋白磷脂酶 A2(Lp-PLA2)在防治急性动脉硬化性脑梗死中的临床价值。方法 选取2014年1月—2015年12月在我院经头颅MRI+MRA及脑血管造影确诊为急性动脉硬化性脑梗死患者80例为病例组,选取同期来我院例行体检头MRI+MRA 正常的健康自愿者40名为对照组。病例组采取脑梗死规范治疗及肢体功能康复锻炼,以酶联免疫法分不同时段测定两组患者血浆Lp-PLA2的浓度,以及评价病例组神经功能缺损程度,经数据分析研究脑梗死患者血浆Lp-PLA2浓度与神经功能缺损程度相关性。结果 急性动脉硬化性脑梗死患者血浆 Lp-PLA2浓度高于健康对照组患者,经统计学分析,P<0.05,并且随着脑梗死时间的推移,Lp-PLA2浓度愈低。NIHSS评分显示,随着脑梗死时间推移,NIHSS评分越来越低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。对比同时期NIHSS评分和患者 Lp-PLA2浓度,NIHSS与Lp-PLA2浓度呈正相关(r=2.376,P<0.01)。结论 血浆Lp-PLA2 浓度升高是脑梗死的危险因素之一,降低血浆 Lp-PLA2 浓度可在脑梗死的早期预防上起到积极作用。

Objective To explore clinical value of plasma lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) in controlling acute atherosclerosis cerebral infarction. Methods 80 cases of acute atherosclerosis patients diagnosed by head MRI+MRA were selected as cases group, and 40 as normal controls. Cases treated with cerebral infarction specification therapy and lib function rehabilitation exercise. Using enzyme-linked immunoassay points at different times of measuring the concentration of plasma Lp-PLA2 in both groups, evaluating nerve function defect degree of cases, then analysis the correlation of cerebral infarction plasma concentration of Lp-PLA2 and neural function defect degree. Results Acute atherosclerotic cerebral infarction patients plasma concentration of Lp-PLA2 patients was significantly higher than healthy control group, by statistics analysis P<0.05, and with cerebral infarction time went by, the Lp-PLA2 concentration was lower. NIHSS score, with the time of cerebral infarction passed, was lower and lower, the change was statistically significant P<0.05.Compared with NIHSS score and concentration of Lp-PLA2, NIHSS and Lp- PLA2 concentration were positively correlated, r=2.376,P<0.01. Conclusion Plasma Lp-PLA2 is a risk factor for cerebral infarction. Reducing plasma concentration of Lp-PLA2 can play a positive role on the early prevention of cerebral infarction.

近年来的研究已经报道证实了白细胞介素-33(IL-33)及其受体ST2可以保护心衰病人因机械应力过度牵拉所导致的心肌细胞肥大、心肌纤维化的发生以及可溶性ST2受体可作为潜在的心脏机械超负荷生物标志物。而对IL-33与受体ST2在动脉粥样硬化过程中发挥的作用少有涉及。本文主要探讨的是IL-33和ST2对抑制Th1/Th2漂移从而影响到动脉粥样硬化的进展以及血浆中可溶性ST2受体蛋白升高的意义。

Recent study has reported that interleukin-33(IL-33) and its receptor ST2 could prevent cardiomyocyte hypertrophy and exaggerated interstitial fibrosis which is because of the over harmful biomechanical force in patients with heart failure and soluble ST2 receptors is the potential biomarker of cardiac biomechanical overload. But few studies mentioned the sort of IL-33/ST2 complex plays a role in atherosclerosis. The purpose of this article is to explore the IL-33 and ST2 could reduce a Th1/Th2 shift. Consequently, it may improve the development of atherosclerosis and significance of soluble ST2 receptor increased in plasma.