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玉屏通窍(YPTQ)治疗变应性鼻炎的多靶点作用:一种恢复失调的调节性 T 细胞并增强上皮屏障完整性的中药

 

Authors Jiang Y , Chen H , Guo Y, Yao Z, Shi J, Shen S, Lai C, Dai L, Cao W, Li J 

Received 13 October 2025

Accepted for publication 11 December 2025

Published 30 December 2025 Volume 2025:18 Pages 18229—18245

DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/JIR.S572876

Checked for plagiarism Yes

Review by Single anonymous peer review

Peer reviewer comments 2

Editor who approved publication: Dr Cynthia Koziol-White

Yongquan Jiang,1,* Hao Chen,1,* Yanan Guo,1,* Zhuowei Yao,1 Jiali Shi,1 Silin Shen,1 Chenxing Lai,1 Li Dai,1,2 Wanxin Cao,1 Jiping Li1 

1Department of Otolaryngology, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Otology and Skull Base Surgery, Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China

*These authors contributed equally to this work

Correspondence: Wanxin Cao, Email wanxincao@126.com Jiping Li, Email entlijiping@163.com

Background: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a prevalent chronic inflammatory disease characterized by immune dysregulation and epithelial barrier dysfunction. Conventional therapies are often limited by side effects and insufficient efficacy in addressing the underlying pathophysiology. To explore alternative approaches, this study investigated the potential of YuPingTongQiao (YPTQ), a novel Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formulation, as a multi-target treatment for AR.
Methods: An ovalbumin-induced AR rat model was established. Nasal allergic symptoms were assessed using a standardized scoring system. Histopathology, FC, RT-qPCR, and ELISA were performed to assess epithelial integrity, cell infiltration, cytokine expression, and immune cell phenotypes.
Results: YPTQ significantly alleviated AR symptoms, including nasal rubbing, sneezing, and rhinorrhea, in a dose-dependent manner. The high-dose YPTQ (YPTQ-H) group demonstrated superior efficacy compared to Loratadine. Mechanistically, YPTQ suppressed TH 2 cytokines (IL-4, IL-5, IL-13) and IL-33, restored follicular regulatory T (TFR) cell balance, and increased CTLA4 expression, thus mitigating IgE-mediated immune responses. Additionally, YPTQ enhanced epithelial barrier integrity by upregulating Claudin1 and reduced mucus hypersecretion by suppressing MUC2 expression. Histological analysis revealed decreased infiltration of eosinophils, mast cells, and goblet cells in the nasal mucosa.
Conclusion: YPTQ offers a safe, effective, and multi-target therapeutic option for AR, addressing both immune dysregulation and epithelial dysfunction. Its superior efficacy compared to Loratadine and excellent safety profile highlight its potential as a novel alternative or adjunct to conventional treatments for AR.

Keywords: allergic rhinitis, traditional Chinese medicine, multi-target therapy