1.Impact of evodiamine on the proliferation,migration and invasion of trophoblastic cells induced by high glucose and its mechanism
Lijuan WANG ; Yuantao LIU ; Pengfei TIAN
China Pharmacy 2024;35(12):1463-1468
OBJECTIVE To investigate the impact of evodiamine on the proliferation, migration and invasion abilities of trophoblastic cells induced by high glucose and its potential mechanism based on advanced glycation end products (AGE)/receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) signaling pathway. METHODS Human trophoblastic cells HTR-8/SVneo were divided into control group, high glucose group, evodiamine low-dose group (2 μmol/L), evodiamine high-dose group (4 μmol/L), pc-NC group (transfected with pc-NC plasmid+4 μmol/L evodiamine), and pc-RAGE group (transfected with pc-RAGE plasmid+ 4 μmol/L evodiamine). Cells in all groups except for the control group were cultured in a high sugar (25 mmol/L glucose) environment, and cells in all groups except for the control group and the model group were transfected with the corresponding plasmids and/or received the corresponding drug interventions. The survival rate, apoptotic rate, scratch healing rate, and invasion number, as well as the protein and mRNA expressions of AGE, RAGE, nuclear factor- κB p65 (NF- κB p65), matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2), and MMP-9 were examined in each group. RESULTS Compared with the control group, the cell survival rate, scratch healing rate, invasions number, and the mRNA and protein expressions of MMP-2 and MMP-9 in the high glucose group significantly decreased (P<0.05), while the apoptotic rate, the mRNA and protein expressions of AGE and RAGE, the mRNA expression of NF-κB p65, and the phosphorylation level of NF-κB p65 protein significantly increased (P<0.05); compared with the high glucose group, the above indexes of cells in evodiamine low-dose and high-dose groups were significantly improved, and the effect of the high-dose group was significantly better than that of the low-dose group (P<0.05); overexpression of RAGE attenuated the ameliorative effect of evodiamine onthe above indexes in high glucose-induced trophoblast cells (except for AGE mRNA and protein) (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Evodiamine can promote the proliferation, migration and invasion of high glucose-induced trophoblast cells and ameliorate their functional impairment, and the above effects are associated with the inhibition of the AGE/RAGE signaling pathway.
2.Visualization analysis of stem cell therapy for myocardial infarction based on Web of Science in recent ten years
Yukang SUN ; Lijuan SONG ; Chunli WEN ; Zhibin DING ; Hao TIAN ; Dong MA ; Cungen MA ; Xiaoyan ZHAI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(7):1143-1148
BACKGROUND:Although traditional therapies,including drugs and surgery,cannot repair the damaged myocardial tissue,the mortality rate of myocardial infarction remains high.Stem cells provide the possibility to solve this problem due to their self-renewal and multi-directional differentiation potential. OBJECTIVE:To analyze the research progress of stem cell therapy for myocardial infarction in recent ten years by bibliometric analysis. METHODS:The related articles on stem cells and myocardial infarction published in SCI-E and SSCI from January 1,2012 to December 1,2022 in the Web of Science database were searched.EXCEL,CiteSpace and VOSviewer software were used to make statistical and visualization analyses of the data such as the number of publications,authors,institutions,journals,countries and keywords. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:A total of 3 210 core articles were published,and the total number increased year by year.hausenloy,derek j.is the author with the largest number of publications,China is the country with the largest number of publications,and the Fourth Military Medical University is the institution with the largest number of publications.The research hotspots in this field are changing from cell experiments and animal experiments to clinical trials.In the past ten years,research in this field has been highly popular and still has great development prospects.It is necessary to promote international and inter-agency exchange and learning,and further explore the role of stem cells in the treatment of myocardial infarction.
3.Underlying Mechanisms of Huashi Baidu Prescription Against Myocardial Injury Based on "Transcriptome-Putative Target-Phenotype Gene" Interactions
Weijie LI ; Yute ZHONG ; Tian GONG ; Cong XIA ; Ping WANG ; Lijuan SONG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(22):69-78
ObjectiveTo systematically explore the underlying mechanisms of Huashi Baidu prescription (HBP) against myocardial injury through a multidimensional network analysis of "transcriptome-putative target-phenotype gene". MethodPutative targets of compounds in HBP were predicted using the Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ETCM 2.0,
4.Distribution of Nardosinone and Its Metabolites in Rats Analyzed by UPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS/MS
Lijuan SHI ; Xuelian ZHAO ; Yifan TIAN ; Limin LI ; Yuan LIU ; Xiaojiang ZHOU ; Yanfei HUANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(22):187-195
ObjectiveUltra-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole/electrostatic field orbitrap high resolution mass spectrometry(UPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS/MS) was used to investigate the metabolism and distribution of nardosinone in rats, then metabolic pathways were speculated. MethodRats were administered with 30 mg·kg-1 of nardosinone suspension by gavage for 3 consecutive days, and plasma, urine, feces, and tissues of heart, liver, spleen, lung, kidney, brain, stomach, and intestine were collected at predetermined time points. After treatment, the samples were processed for UPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS/MS, and the MS data were analyzed using Xcalibur 2.2 software. The metabolites were searched by comparing the base peak chromatogram and extracted ion chromatogram between the treated group and blank group, and based on the relative retention time(tR), quasi-molecular ion peak, precise molecular mass, and fragment ions of MS/MS, the elemental composition were searched using databases such as SciFinder and PubChem, as well as referring to relevant literature, the possible metabolites were identified and the metabolic pathways were inferred. ResultA total of 30 metabolites of nardosinone were identified, including 15, 19, 12, 7, 4, 11, 8, 13, 13, 8 and 12 metabolites in urine, feces, plasma, brain, heart, liver, spleen, lung, kidney, stomach and intestine, respectively. The main metabolic pathways of nardosinone in rats were hydroxylation, dehydroxylation, reduction, dehydrogenation, hydration, dehydration, carboxylation, glucuronidation, and dehydroxy-isopropyl. ConclusionNardosinone can be metabolized by phase Ⅰ and phase Ⅱ metabolism in rats, and the metabolites are widely distributed in the major organs. The results of this study can provide a basis for further research on the pharmacodynamic material basis, pharmacological mechanism and clinical application of nardosinone.
5.Characteristics of health empowerment,perceived control and experiential avoidance in coronary heart disease patients with type D and non-type D personality
Ruilin ZHANG ; Qiumin ZHANG ; Lijuan WANG ; Wanpeng QI ; Yuping SONG ; Nengzhi JIANG ; Xiangjuan TIAN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2024;30(5):570-576
Objective To investigate the differences in health empowerment,perceived control and experiential avoidance between patients with coronary heart disease(CHD)with type D personality and non-type D personality. Methods From January to October,2022,using the convenient sampling method,a questionnaire survey was conducted on 195 patients with CHD from Affiliated Hospital of Shandong Second Medical University.Assessment tools in-cluded Type D Personality Scale,Chinese Version of Patient Perception Empowerment Scale(CV-PPES),Con-trol Attitudes Scale-Revised(CAS-R)and Acceptance Action Questionnaire-Ⅱ(AAQ-Ⅱ). Results A total of 185 effective questionnaires were returned,and 68 patients with type D personality.Compared with the patients with non-type D personality,the scores of negative affectivity and social inhibition were higher(|t|>9.783,P<0.001),the total score of CV-PPES and the scores of four dimensions(information,decision,individu-al and self-management)were lower(t>5.843,P<0.001),the score of CAS-R was lower(t=2.858,P=0.005),and the score of AAQ-Ⅱ was higher(t=-9.414,P<0.001)in CHD patients with type D personality. Conclusion Compared with non-D-type patients,CHD patients with D-type personality exhibit lower levels of health empowerment and perceived control,and higher level of experiential avoidance,which may negatively impact on health behaviors.
6.Safety and effectiveness of single-channel endoscope multibending-assisted endoscopic submucosal dissection for gastric lesions in difficult locations (with video)
Zeyu WU ; Lijuan MAO ; Ting ZHANG ; Tian JIN ; Xiaoyun LU ; Hongna LU ; Chang'en LIU ; Xiao HU ; Qide ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2024;41(8):658-662
The gastric fundus fornix and upper part of the gastric body pose challenges for endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), resulting in unsatisfactory resection outcomes for lesions in these areas,because of the difficulty in the endoscope reaching the lesion site. Drawing inspiration from the formation of α loop during flexible colonoscopy and double-channel multibending gastroscope, a single-channel treatment gastroscope was utilized to create a multibending state (referred to as single-channel endoscope multibending method, SCMB). This method was employed to treat 6 patients with lesions in the stomach at Digestive Endoscopy Center of Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine from June 2021 to December 2021. There were 3 cases in the gastric fundus fornix, 2 cases in the greater curvature on the upper part of the gastric body, and 1 case in the posterior wall of gastric fundus and subcardia. After 2-3 attempts during surgery, SCMB was successfully performed in all cases within 60-120 seconds. All 6 cases completed successful endoscopic resection within 20-80 minutes without significant complications, including 4 cases of ESD and 2 cases of endoscopic full-thickness resection (EFR). Preliminary results indicate that SCMB method during ESD and its derivative technologies are both safe and effective for lesions in challenging areas where gastric ESD is difficult to perform. During surgery, this approach facilitates the front end of endoscope access to the lesion, providing a clear visual field and a stable dissection plane.
7.Analysis of the shortage of drugs in national centralized volume-based procurement and countermeasures and suggestions
Deyu ZHOU ; Liping KUAI ; Dongyan XU ; Lijuan TIAN
China Pharmacy 2023;34(7):769-773
OBJECTIVE To analyze the situation and causes of the shortage of drugs in centralized volume-based procurement, and to put forward countermeasures and suggestions for optimizing centralized procurement rules and improving the drug shortage supply guarantee system. METHODS The shortage data of the first five batches of centralized purchasing drugs during January 2019 and December 2021 were collected from the Shortage Database of Chinese medicine economic information; descriptive statistical analysis was performed for shortage frequency, varieties and reasons. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS After the first five batches of centralized volumetric procurement policy landed, the frequency of drug shortage reported for selected specifications and selected enterprises increased significantly, mainly drug shortage of selected enterprises. The shortage of some varieties from selected enterprises in the short term was obvious, and most of them were commonly used clinical drugs. The occurrence of drug shortages was affected by various links such as the production, circulation and use, and the main reasons were shortage or monopoly of raw materials. In order to ensure the drugs supply, the government should scientifically assess the risk of production interruption of enterprises, further optimize centralized procurement rules, improve the reporting system for drug shortages, and attach importance to the supply of key drugs; in addition, hospitals should take a variety of measures within the scopes of policies to flexibly respond to drug shortages so as to avoid delaying the treatment of patients.
8.Aldosterone and cortisol-secreting adrenocortical carcinoma: a 10-year follow-up case report and literature review
Jiajia TIAN ; Fei XIANG ; Xueyi WU ; Lijuan SHAO ; Li LI ; Ruidong LU ; Liandi WANG
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2023;39(7):616-620
A 10-year follow-up case of aldosterone and cortisol-secreting adrenocortical carcinoma, a rare disease presenting as an adrenal space-occupying lesion accompanied with hypertension and hypokalemia was reported, and the medical record was investigated in detail. Through case presentation and literature review, it was noted that patients with adrenocortical carcinoma presented a difference in clinical manifestations, pathology, and biological behaviors. This paper may help clinicians enhance their understanding of adrenocortical carcinoma. Especially significant adrenal space-occupying lesions highly suspicious of recurrence and producing different types of endocrine hormones should be paid more attention.
9.The association between sleep duration, obesity types and the risk of chronic diseases among occupational population in Shanghai City
Jianhua XUE ; Aijun YOU ; Jianguang TIAN ; Zhiyue XU ; Xiuyu WANG ; Lijuan YANG
China Occupational Medicine 2023;50(3):349-354
Objective To investigate the relationship between sleep duration and obesity, and the risk of common chronic diseases in the occupational population in Shanghai City. Methods A total of 18 775 occupational individuals were selected as the study subjects using convenience sampling method in Shanghai City. Data on personal lifestyle behaviors and medical examination results were collected. The relationship between sleep duration and different types of obesity with dyslipidemia, hyperuricemia, hypertension, and hyperglycemia was analyzed. Results The incidence of dyslipidemia, hyperuricemia, hypertension, and hyperglycemia among the study subjects was 24.9%, 16.2%, 11.5%, and 7.3%, respectively. The incidence of these four chronic diseases were higher in individuals with central obesity and suboptimal sleep compared to the control group (all P<0.01). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that suboptimal sleep combined with general obesity/overweight increased the risk of dyslipidemia, hyperuricemia, hypertension, and hyperglycemia in the study subjects [odds ratio (OR) were 2.40, 3.47, 3.30, and 2.79, respectively; all P<0.01], after adjusting for age, gender, education level, marital status, occupation type, labor intensity, smoking, and drinking. Suboptimal sleep combined with central obesity also potentially increased the risk of these four chronic diseases (OR were 2.25, 3.09, 3.09, and 2.98, respectively; all P<0.01). Conclusion The incidence of common chronic diseases is relatively high in the occupational population in Shanghai City. Suboptimal sleep combined with different types of obesity increases the risk of common chronic diseases.
10.Mediation Effects of Coping Styles on Fear of Progression and Reproductive Concerns in Breast Cancer Patients of Reproductive Age
Cuiting LIU ; Cuiping LIU ; Huiting GAO ; Xuefen YU ; Chunying CHEN ; Hangying LIN ; Lijuan QIU ; Liangying CHEN ; Hongmei TIAN
Asian Nursing Research 2023;17(5):245-252
Purpose:
This study aimed to investigate reproductive concerns among breast cancer patients of reproductive age, analyze the influencing factors, explore the relationship between coping styles, fear of progression (FOP), and reproductive concerns, and identify the multiple effects of coping styles on the relationship between FOP and reproductive concerns among Chinese breast cancer patients.
Methods:
A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted among breast cancer patients in four tertiary grade A hospitals in Fujian, China, from January 2022 to September 2022. A total of 210 patients were recruited to complete paper-based questionnaires, which included the general data questionnaires, the Reproductive Concerns After Cancer Scale (RCACS), the Fear of Progression Questionnaire-Short Form (FOP-Q-SF), and the Medical Coping Modes Questionnaire (MCMQ). Structural equation models were utilized to evaluate the multiple effects of coping styles on FOP and reproductive concerns.
Results:
Reproductive concerns in breast cancer patients had a mean score of 53.02 (SD, 10.69), out of a total score of 90, and coping styles for cancer (confrontation, avoidance) were closely associated with FOP and reproductive concerns. FOP showed a significant positive correlation with reproductive concerns (r = .52, p < .01). At the same time, confrontation was significantly negatively correlated with both FOP (r = −.28, p < .01) and reproductive concerns (r = −.39, p < .01). Avoidance was positively correlated to both FOP (r = .25, p < .01) and reproductive concerns (r = .34, p < .01). The impact of FOP on reproductive concerns is partially mediated by confrontation and avoidance, with effect sizes of .07 and .04, respectively. These mediating factors account for 22.0% of the total effect.
Conclusions
The FOP directly impacted reproductive concerns, while coping styles could partially mediate the association between FOP and reproductive concerns. This study illustrates the role of confrontation and avoidance in alleviating reproductive concerns, suggesting that it is necessary to focus on the changes in reproductive concerns among reproductive-age breast cancer patients. Healthcare professionals can improve disease awareness and reduce patients' FOP, thereby promoting positive psychological and coping behaviors and ultimately alleviating reproductive concerns.

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