1.Effect of Huatan Qushi Huoxue prescription on macrophage efferocytosis mediated by a disintegrin and metalloproteinase 17 and triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2 in rats with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis
Lihui ZHANG ; Sutong LIU ; Qing ZHAO ; Shanzheng LI ; Minghao LIU ; Wenxia ZHAO
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(2):345-355
ObjectiveTo investigate the therapeutic effect and mechanism of Huatan Qushi Huoxue prescription on rats with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). MethodsA total of 60 specific pathogen-free Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into blank control group, model A group, model B group, Western medicine group (polyene phosphatidylcholine, 143.64 mg/kg), high-dose Chinese medicine group (Huatan Qushi Huoxue prescription, 20.16 g/kg), and middle-dose Chinese medicine group (Huatan Qushi Huoxue prescription, 10.08 g/kg). All rats except those in the blank control group were given high-fat diet. Samples were collected from the model A group at week 8, and since week 12, the other groups were given the corresponding drug once a day for 8 consecutive weeks, with samples collected at week 20. Body weight, liver wet weight, and liver index were measured for all rats; the microplate method was used to measure the serum levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and free fatty acids (FFA); ELISA was used to measure the serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and soluble triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2 (sTREM2); HE staining and oil red O staining were performed to observe liver histopathological changes; immunofluorescence assay was used to measure CD68+TREM2+ cells in liver tissue and calculate the phagocytosis rate of macrophages; quantitative real-time PCR was used to measure the mRNA expression levels of sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P), sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor 1 (S1PR1), a disintegrin and metalloproteinase 17 (ADAM17), and triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2 (TREM2) in liver tissue, and immunohistochemistry was used to measure the protein expression levels of S1P, S1PR1, ADAM17, and TREM2 in liver tissue. A one-way analysis of variance was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data with homogeneity of variance between groups, and the least significant difference t-test was used for further comparison between two groups; the Welch’s test was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data with heterogeneity of variance between groups, and the Tamhane’s test was used for further comparison between two groups. The Kruskal-Wallis H test was used for comparison of non-normally distributed continuous data between groups, and the Dunn’s test was used for further comparison between two groups. ResultsCompared with the blank control group, the model A group and the model B group had significant increases in body weight and liver wet weight, and the model B group had a significant increase in liver index (all P<0.05). HE staining showed diffuse macrovesicular steatosis of liver tissue in the model A group and a large number of hepatocytes with ballooning degeneration in liver tissue in the model group B, with the presence of mixed inflammatory cell infiltration and mild perisinusoidal fibrosis in the lobules and the portal area. Compared with the blank control group, the model A group and the model B group had significant increases in NAS score and oil red O-positive area (all P<0.05), and the model B group had significant increases in these two indicators than the model A group (both P<0.05). Compared with the blank control group, the model A group and the model B group had significant increases in the serum levels of TC, TG, LDL-C, FFA, IL-1β, IL-6, and sTREM2 and a significant reduction in the serum level of HDL-C, and the model B group had significant increases in the serum levels of ALT, AST, and TNF-α (all P<0.05); compared with the model A group, the model B group had significant increases in the serum levels of ALT, AST, TC, TG, FFA, TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and sTREM2 and a significant reduction in the serum level of HDL-C (all P<0.05). Immunofluorescence assay showed that compared with the blank control group, the model A group had a significant increase in the phagocytosis rate of macrophages (P<0.05), while the model B group had a significantly lower phagocytosis rate of macrophages than the model A group (P<0.05). Quantitative real-time PCR showed that compared with the blank control group, the model A group and the model B group had a significant increase in the mRNA expression level of TREM2, and the model B group had significant increases in the mRNA expression levels of S1P and S1PR1 (both P<0.05); moreover, compared with the model A group, the model B group had significant increases in the mRNA expression levels of S1PR1 and TREM2 (both P<0.05). Immunohistochemistry showed that compared with the blank control group, the model A group and the model B group had significant increases in the protein expression levels of S1P, S1PR1, and ADAM17, and the model A group had a significant increase in the protein expression level of TREM2 (all P<0.05); compared with the model A group, the model B group had significant increases in the protein expression levels of S1P, S1PR1, and ADAM17 and a significant reduction in the protein expression level of TREM2 (all P<0.05). Compared with the model B group, each medication group had significant reductions in body weight, liver wet weight, and liver index (all P<0.05); each medication group had significant improvements in hepatic steatosis and inflammatory damage, with significant reductions in NAS score and oil red O-positive area (all P<0.05); each medication group had significant reductions in the serum levels of ALT, AST, TC, TG, FFA, IL-1β, and IL-6 (all P<0.05) and a significant increase in the serum level of HDL-C (P<0.05), and the high-dose Chinese medicine group had a significant reduction in the serum level of TNF-α (P<0.05); each medication group had a significant increase in the phagocytosis rate of macrophages (all P<0.05); the high- and middle-dose Chinese medicine groups had a significant reduction in the protein expression level of ADAM17, and the high-dose Chinese medicine group had a significant increase in the protein expression level of TREM2 (all P<0.05). ConclusionHuatan Qushi Huoxue prescription improves lipid metabolism and inflammation in the liver of MASH rats by regulating hepatic macrophage phagocytosis.
2.Evaluation of the effect of three nebulizing inhalation methods on patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease treated by non-invasive ventilation
Yan YANG ; Li YAO ; Wenxia WAN ; Zhenzhen ZHOU ; Nan LING
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(11):1694-1704
Objective To compare the effects of non-invasive intermittent oxygen-driven nebulization,non-invasive intermittent air-driven nebulization,and non-invasive simultaneous air-driven nebulization on the dynamic changes of partial pressure of carbon dioxide(PtCO2),pulse oxygen saturation(SpO2),and heart rate during nebulization,as well as the therapeutic effects in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD).Methods A total of 99 patients with acute exacerbation of COPD requiring non-invasive mechanical ventilation and nebulization were randomly divided into a control group,an experimental group one,and an experimental group two,with 33 patients in each group.The control group was given non-invasive intermittent oxygen-driven nebulization,the experimental group one was given non-invasive intermittent air-driven nebulization,and the experimental group two was given non-invasive simultaneous air-driven nebulization.The changes in PtCO2,SpO2,and heart rate at 0 min,5 min,10 min,15 min during nebulization,5 min,10 min,and 15 min after nebulization were recorded.The values of arterial blood gas PaCO2 and PaO2 were recorded every morning from before treatment to the 7th day of treatment.The length of hospital stay in the three groups was also recorded.Results The comparison of PtCO2 during nebulization among the three groups showed that there were statistically significant differences in the main effect of time and the interaction effect of time and group(P<0.001).The PtCO2 values in the control group showed a linear relationship with time(F=10.166,P=0.003),increasing over time;the PtCO2 values in the experimental group one showed a linear relationship with time(F=10.544,P=0.003),decreasing over time;the PtCO2 values in the experimental group two showed a linear rela-tionship with time(F=20.003,P<0.001),decreasing over time.A one-way ANOVA was conducted on the PtCO2 values at each time point in the three groups.The PtCO2 value at 15 min of nebulization in the control group was higher than that in the experimental group one and the experimental group two.There were statistically signifi-cant differences in the difference in PtCO2 before and after nebulization(dPtCO2)between the experimental group one and the experimental group two and the control group(P<0.05).A one-way ANOVA was conducted on the PtCO2 values at each time point during the observation period after nebulization.The results showed that there were statistically significant differences in PtCO2 at 0 min and 5 min after nebulization among the three groups(P<0.05),while there were no statistically significant differences in PtCO2 at 10 min and 15 min after nebulization among the three groups(P>0.05).The comparison of SPO2 during nebulization among the three groups showed that there were statistically significant differences in the interaction effect of time and group(P<0.05).The SPO2 values in the experimental group one decreased over time.The SPO2 values at 10 min and 15 min of nebulization in the control group were higher than those in the experimental group one and the experimental group two.All three groups could improve PaCO2 in arterial blood gas with the treatment days(P<0.05).Conclusions All three nebu-lization treatment methods can achieve good therapeutic effects.However,non-invasive intermittent oxygen-driven nebulization can increase PtCO2 and SPO2 during nebulization;non-invasive intermittent air-driven nebulization can decrease PtCO2 and SPO2 during nebulization;non-invasive simultaneous air-driven nebulization can decrease PtCO2 and maintain stable SPO2 during nebulization.Therefore,non-invasive simultaneous air-driven nebulization is a relatively safer nebulization inhalation method and is worthy of clinical promotion.
3.Bioequivalence study of rivaroxaban tablets in healthy Chinese subjects
Lu CHEN ; Xiaobin LI ; Wenxia MA ; Hongyu XIE ; Wenping WANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2025;30(6):789-795
AIM:Study on the bioequivalence of rivaroxaban tablets from two different manufactur-ers in healthy subjects under fasting and postpran-dial conditions.METHODS:Adopting a single cen-ter,randomized,open,fasting and postprandial,four cycle,fully repeated crossover trial design.28 healthy male and female subjects were given oral administration of either the test or reference for-mulation(10 mg)on an empty stomach or in a post-prandial state,with a cleaning period of 7 days be-tween cycles.The concentration of rivaroxaban in the plasma(heparin sodium)of the subjects was measured using liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry(LC-MS/MS),and pharmacoki-netic(PK)parameters were calculated using Phoe-nix WinNonlin 7.0 software to evaluate the bio-equivalence of the test and reference formulations.RESULTS:Fasting group:After oral administration of the investigational drug,the Cmax of the test formula-tion and reference formulation were(200.96±68.99)ng/mL and(196.96±50.97)ng/mL,respec-tively,and the AUC0-t were(1 439.93±493.94)h·ng·mL-1 and(1 395.90±411.49)h·ng·mL-1,respectively,the AUC0-∞ were(1 506.56±511.47)h·ng·mL-1 and(1 451.94±417.89)h·ng·mL-1,respectively,the 90%confidence intervals for the geometric mean ratios of Cmax,AUC0-t,and AUC0-∞ were 91.87%-103.37%,95.00%-105.07%,95.33%-105.57%,respectively,the 90%CI of the intra-individual standard devia-tion ratio(SWT/SWR)for Cmax,AUC0-t,AUC0-∞were 0.88-1.73,0.74-1.45 and 0.72-1.41,respectively.Post-prandial group:After oral administration of the ex-perimental drug,the Cmax of the test and reference formulations were(241.23±54.44)ng/mL and(226.54±48.04)ng/mL,respectively,and the AUC0-t were(1 383.26±437.05)h·ng·mL-1 and(1 333.54±372.53)h·ng·mL-1,respectively,the AUC0-∞ were(1 404.01±439.89)h·ng·mL-1 and(1 352.31±374.45)h·ng·mL-1,respectively,the 90%confi-dence intervals for the geometric mean ratios of Cmax,AUC0-t,and AUC0-∞ were 100.92%-110.50%,98.30%-108.31%,and 98.46%-108.39%,respective-ly,the 90%CI of the intra-individual standard devia-tion ratio(SWT/SWR)for Cmax,AUC0-t and AUC0-∞ were 0.63-1.29,0.78-1.61 and 0.79-1.61,respectively.CONCLUSION:Bioequivalence of the two prepara-tions in fasting and postprandial state in healthy subjects.
4.Rapid Identification and Odor Difference Markers of Abutili Semen before and after Stir-Frying Based on Heracles NEO Ul-tra-Fast Gas-Phase Electronic Nose
Wei WEI ; Jiacheng LI ; Lujie LU ; Wenjian LIU ; Yijie QIAN ; Wenxia PI ; Chunqin MAO ; Tulin LU
Journal of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;41(5):661-667
OBJECTIVE Based on the Heracles NEO ultra-fast gas phase electronic nose,to analyze the odor composition of Abutili Semen before and after stir-frying,and to establish an effective and rapid identification method of raw and stir-frying Abutili Se-men based on odor.METHODS The decoction pieces of Abutili Semen were prepared by stir-frying method.An ultra-fast gas-phase electronic nose method was established for the detection of Abutili Semen before and after stir-frying,the odor spectrum was col-lected,and the possible odor components and chromatographic peak areas were obtained in combination with the AroChemBase data-base,and analyzed by chemometric model.RESULTS The odor fingerprints of Abutili Semen before and after stir-frying were estab-lished,and 19 odor peaks were matched between Abutili Semen decoction pieces and stir-fried Abutili Semen.The peak areas of 7 odor components,hexanal,2-furanmethanol,2-methyl-2-propanol,2-methylbutanal,3-methylbutanal,2-methylpropanal,2,3,5-trim-ethylpyrazine,all increased after stir-frying,and the VIP values of the peaks were greater than 1(P<0.05),which were presumed to be the markers for the differences in the odors of Abutili Semen before and after stir-frying.CONCLUSION The Heracles NEO ul-tra-fast gas phase electronic nose can quickly identify the odor components of Abutili Semen before and after frying,which can provide new ideas and methods for quality control of Abutili Semen.
5.Evaluation of pediatric adenoid hypertrophy based on CBCT and lateral cephalograms with multiple regression analysis
Bo DUAN ; Xuan LI ; Chen LIN ; Yue HUANG ; Wenxia CHEN
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2025;60(9):1134-1140
Objective:To investigate the correlations and regression models among adenoid-nasopharynx measurement indices (the linear ratio A/N, the two-dimensional area ratio 2D_A/N, and the three-dimensional volume ratio 3D_A/N), to evaluate the feasibility of predicting three-dimensional parameters from two-dimensional measurements.Methods:This cross-sectional study analysed 4 307 CBCT scans and lateral nasopharyngeal radiographs from 4-12-year-old children (July 2023-January 2025). Children with acute infection, major systemic disease, craniofacial anomalies, prior maxillofacial surgery, poor-quality images, or no consent were excluded. 3D_A/N was defined as adenoid volume/(adenoid+airway volume); 2D_A/N as adenoid area/total area; and linear A/N as adenoid thickness/nasopharyngeal thickness. Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression were used to quantify 2D-to-3D agreement, and independent-sample t-tests were employed to compare age, sex and seasonal subgroups. Results:(1) Significant sex-related differences in adenoid hypertrophy were detected at ages 5, 8, 9 and 11 years. In the 5-year-old group, females had significantly higher 3D_A/N and 2D_A/N values than males (3D_A/N: 0.76±0.10 vs. 0.74±0.10, t=-1.99, P=0.047; 2D_A/N: 0.66±0.10 vs. 0.64±0.09, t=-2.71, P=0.007). In the 8-year-old group, males exhibited significantly higher A/N and 3D_A/N values than females (A/N: 0.64±0.06 vs. 0.63±0.06, t=4.49, P<0.001; 3D_A/N: 0.66±0.12 vs. 0.64±0.12, t=2.00, P=0.046). In the 9-year-old group, males showed significantly higher 3D_A/N values than females (0.65±0.11 vs. 0.63±0.12, t=2.46, P=0.014). In the 11-year-old group, males had significantly higher A/N values than females (0.62±0.06 vs. 0.59±0.05, t=4.79, P<0.001). (2) The linear A/N ratio correlated moderately with 3D_A/N ( r=0.82), whereas, 2D_A/N showed an excellent correlation ( r=0.97); multiple regression confirmed 2D_A/N as the principal predictor of 3D_A/N. (3) Seasonal analysis revealed markedly greater adenoid hypertrophy in winter than in summer for children aged 4-9 years, while, no seasonal difference was found in the 10-12 year group; overall, winter hypertrophy was most pronounced in younger children. Conclusion:2D_A/N demonstrates a marked advantage in predicting 3D_A/N. When combined with A/N and age factors, it can effectively model changes in the 3D volume ratio of the adenoid, underscoring the clinical value of lateral cephalometric measurements for evaluating adenoid hypertrophy in children. Moreover, adenoid hypertrophy is influenced by age, sex and seasonal factors.
6.Analysis of clinical phenotype and gene variation of a child with neurodevelopmental disorder caused by homozygous variation of TRAPPC6B gene
Wenxia LI ; Yuke LI ; Baiyun CHEN ; Weimeng LI ; Xiaoman ZHANG ; Linfei LI ; Qing SHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2025;42(2):170-174
Objective:To explore the clinical phenotype and genetic characteristics of a child with neurodevelopmental disorder caused by homozygous frameshift variant of the TRAPPC6B gene, and to provide reference for the diagnosis of the disease. Methods:A child with neurodevelopmental disorder caused by homozygous variant of TRAPPC6B gene who was admitted to the Children′s Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University in March 2023 due to " inability to stand and walk independently at 1 year and 3 months old" was selected as the study object. The clinical data were collected by retrospective analysis method. Target region high-throughput sequencing was carried out on the child and parental peripheral blood samples, and candidate variant was verified by Sanger sequencing and bioinformatic analysis. The pathogenicity of variant was rated according to the Standards and Guidelines for the Interpretation of Sequence Variants released by American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) (hereinafter referred to as ACMG guidelines). The study has been approved by the Medical Ethics Committee of the Children′s Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University (Ethics No.2022-K-L025). Results:The child was a 1-year-and-3-months-old boy whose parents were sib mating. The child presented with global developmental delay, microcephaly and short stature. MRI showed poor white matter myelination, abnormal signals of bilateral periventricular white matter and bilateral external sac, thin corpus callosum, and widening of the third ventricle. Genetic testing revealed that the TRAPPC6B gene of the child had a homozygous variant of c. 240_241delAA (p.Q80Hfs*34), which was inherited from his parents. According to the ACMG guidelines, this variant was judged to be potentially pathogenic (PVS1_Strong+ PM2_Supporting+ PM3_Supporting), resulting in premature occurrence of terminator codons and a change in the three-dimensional structure of protein. The variant was located in the functional domain, which may directly affect the functional domain of the protein, resulting in functional domain defects. Conclusion:The frameshift variation of TRAPPC6B gene c. 240_241delAA (p.Q80Hfs*34) has not been reported, which may be the genetic cause of neurodevelopmental disorders in child in this study. These findings expand the variation spectrum of TRAPPC6B gene and provid basis for genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis of this family.
7.Study on the construction of a novel dentin remineralization system based on carboxylated polyamidoamine synergistic with magnesium ions
Qiurong LI ; Jindong LONG ; Kaiqi YAN ; Xiaoman HUANG ; Guifei BAN ; Fangfang XIE ; Wenxia CHEN
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2025;60(8):897-904
Objective:To explore the effect of carboxylated polyamidoamine (PAMAM-COOH) in combination with magnesium ions on the remineralization ability of amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) in inducing remineralization of dentin collagen fibers in a 50% ethanol solution.Methods:Forty-five intact third molars extracted for impaction reasons were obtained from the College & Hospital of Stomatology, Guangxi Medical University. Two types of demineralized dentin specimens were prepared: ①Fully demineralized dentin ( n=30), specimens were immersed in 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) (pH=7.4) at room temperature for 14 days with daily solution refreshment; ②Partially demineralized dentin ( n=15), specimens were treated with 37% phosphoric acid gel (Ultra-Etch, Ultradent) for 15 seconds followed by thorough rinsing with deionized water. Three remineralization groups were established for demineralized dentin treatment: ①Control group, 50% ethanol solution; ②ACMP group, 50% ethanol solution containing amorphous magnesium calcium phosphate (ACMP); ③PAMAM-COOH/ACMP group, 50% ethanol solution incorporating carboxylated polyamidoamine dendrimer-modified ACMP (PAMAM-COOH/ACMP). The chemical composition of remineralization solutions was analyzed by Fourier-transform infrared spectrum (FTIR). The morphology and particle size distribution of nanoparticles were characterized using transmission electron microscope (TEM). The fully demineralized dentin specimens were treated with three different remineralization solutions (37 ℃ for 7 days) respectively. The mineralization of the dentin collagen fibers surface was observed using scanning electron microscope (SEM) and the distribution of minerals inside and outside the collagen fibers was examined by using TEM. The partially demineralized dentin specimens were treated with fluorescence-labeled remineralization solutions (37 ℃ for 7 days) respectively, followed by analysis using confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) to quantitatively evaluate the penetration depth of the mineralization agents. Results:FTIR analysis confirmed the presence of characteristic absorption peaks corresponding to phosphate (PO 43-) groups, carbon-nitrogen bonds, and amide linkages in the PAMAM-COOH/ACMP nanocomposite. TEM observed that the PAMAM-COOH/ACMP nanoparticles exhibited an average particle size of (36.85±8.02) nm in an amorphous state. SEM observation indicates continuous mineral deposition on dentin collagen fibers in the PAMAM-COOH/ACMP group, while no mineral deposition in the control group and only minimal deposition in the ACMP group. TEM showed no mineral deposition inside or outside the collagen fibers in the control group, only external mineral deposition in the ACMP group, and high-density mineral deposition both inside and outside the fibers in the PAMAM-COOH/ACMP group. CLSM analysis revealed a statistically significant difference ( P<0.05) in the depth of mineralized substances entering dentin tubules between ACMP group and PAMAM-COOH/ACMP group. Conclusions:The remineralization system of 50% ethanol solution incorporating PAMAM-COOH/ACMP successfully achieved the internal and external mineralization of demineralized dentin collagen fibers.
8.Connotation, characteristics, and research status of post-traumatic growth in rescuers
Jianying LI ; Wenxia LI ; Changjun LI
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2025;42(2):245-250
As two different groups in disasters or accidents, despite the differences in roles and experiences between rescuers and victims, both of them may be exposed to traumatic stimuli and have the potential to obtain post-traumatic growth (PTG). Through the analysis of existing documents and actual situation, it was found that the traumatic experiences, the connotation and characteristics of PTG in rescuers may be essentially different from those of the victims. The traumatic experiences were significantly different between the rescuers and the victims, such as preparedness, quantity and types, risk and protective factors, as well as the trauma outcomes. In terms of the connotation of PTG, rescuers may generate various positive emotions and career growth that victims cannot. Regarding the characteristics of PTG, rescuers exhibited by professionalism, complexity of dynamic processes, and richness of static connotations. However, the measurements and theoretical basis in extant research on the PTG of rescuers were both developed on the studies of victims, which has certain limitations. To more effectively explore this research field, future research is needed to deeply analyze the connotation of PTG of rescuers and construct appropriate theoretical models.
9.High mobility group protein B1(HMGB1) promotes myeloid dendritic cell maturation and increases Th17 cell/Treg cell ratio in patients with immune primary thrombocytopenia.
Qinzhi LI ; Dongsheng DUAN ; Xiujuan WANG ; Mingling SUN ; Ying LIU ; Xinyou WANG ; Lei WANG ; Wenxia FAN ; Mengting SONG ; Xinhong GUO
Chinese Journal of Cellular and Molecular Immunology 2025;41(1):45-50
Objective This study investigated the regulatory effect of high mobility group protein B1 (HMGB1) in the peripheral blood of patients with primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) on myeloid dendritic cells (mDC) and Th17/regulatory T cells (Treg) balance. Methods The study enrolled 30 newly diagnosed ITP patients and 30 healthy controls.Flow cytometry was used to measure the proportion of mDC, Th17, and Treg cells in the peripheral blood of ITP patients and healthy controls. ELISA was conducted to quantify the serum levels of HMGB1, interleukin 6 (IL-6), IL-23, IL-17, and transforming growth factor β(TGF-β). The mRNA levels of retinoic acid-related orphan receptor γt(RORγt) and forehead box P3(FOXP3) were detected by real-time PCR. The correlation between the abovementioned cells, cytokines, and platelet count was assessed using Pearson linear correlation analysis. Results The proportion of Th17 cells and the expression levels of HMGB1, IL-6, IL-23, IL-17 and the level of RORγt mRNA in the peripheral blood of ITP patients were higher than those in healthy controls. However, the Treg cell proportion and TGF-β level were lower in ITP patients than those in healthy controls. In patients with ITP, the proportion of mDC and the level of FOXP3 mRNA did not show significant changes. The proportion of mDC cells was significantly correlated with the expression of IL-6 and IL-23. Moreover, the expression of HMGB1 showed a significant correlation with the expression of mDC, IL-6, IL-23, RORγt mRNA, and IL-17. Notably, both the proportion of mDC cells and the expression of HMGB1 were negatively correlated with platelet count. Conclusion The high expression of HMGB1 in peripheral blood of ITP patients may induce Th17/Treg imbalance by promoting the maturation of mDC and affecting the secretion of cytokines, thereby potentially playing a role in the immunological mechanism of ITP.
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10.Study on the protective efect and mechanism of paeoniflorin on palmitic acid-induced HepG2 cells
Tong LIU ; Shanzheng LI ; Cheng ZHOU ; Sutong LIU ; Lihui ZHANG ; Wenxia ZHAO
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(3):499-505
ObjectiveTo investigate the role and mechanism of action of paeoniflorin (PF) in protecting HepG2 cells induced by palmitic acid (PA). MethodsHepG2 cells were stimulated with PA at a concentration of 250 μmol/L to establish a NAFLD model. Compound C at a concentration of 10 μmol/L was used as an inhibitor, and PF at a concentration of 25 μmol/L was used for intervention. The experiment was divided into normal group (CON group) treated with complete culture medium, model group (MOD group) treated with PA, PF treatment group (MOD+PF group) treated with PA and PF, model+inhibitor group (MOD+COM group) treated with PA and Compound C, and model+inhibitor+PF group (MOD+COM+PF group) treated with PA, Compound C, and PF. Kits were used to measure lipid deposition indicators, liver function parameters, oxidative stress indicators, and inflammation indicators; oil red O staining was used to observe lipid deposition; Western Blot was used to measure the protein expression levels of AMPK, SIRT1, PGC-1α, mTOR, Beclin-1, LC3, and P62 in cells. The one-way analysis of variance was used for comparison of quantitative data between groups, while the Tukey’s test was used for comparison between two groups. ResultsCompared with the MOD group, PF improved the levels of TC and TG (P<0.05), reduced the levels of ALT, AST, CRP, TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 (P<0.05), increased the activity of SOD and CAT and the level of GSH, and reduced the level of MDA in cells (all P<0.05). Oil red O staining showed that PF alleviated lipid deposition in cells. Western blot results showed that compared with the MOD group, PF increased the protein expression levels of p-AMPK, SIRT1, PGC-1α, LC3Ⅱ/LC3Ⅰ, and Beclin-1 and reduced the protein expression levels of p-mTOR and P62 (all P<0.05). ConclusionPF can inhibit PA-induced oxidative stress and inflammatory response in HepG2 cells, improve lipid deposition, and promote autophagy via the AMPK/SIRT1/PGC-1α/mTOR signaling pathway.

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