1.Nursing care for immune-related skin toxicity caused by programmed cell death protein 1 inhibitor
Yan WANG ; Ruixian HE ; Minfeng ZHAI ; Weicai SU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2020;26(25):3526-3529
Objective:To observe the adverse effects of skin toxicity after the administration of programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) inhibitor, summarize the nursing measures, and provide a basis for taking corresponding management measures.Methods:Totally 94 patients who were treated with PD-1 inhibitor in Cancer Hospital of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences between February and October 2019 were selected by convenient sampling, among whom 37 cases (39.4%) with skin toxicity reaction were included as the research subjects. Their skin toxicity was observed and assessed. Meanwhile, health education, psychological counseling and nursing care for skin toxicity reaction were provided to them.Results:Of the 37 patients, 34 (91.9%) had G1 skin toxicity and were not treated with drugs. After the rash subsided, they were treated according to the original plan. 2 (5.4%) had G2 skin toxicity, whose rash subsided after drug treatment, with scattered pigmentation. They were treated according to the original plan. 1 (2.7%) had G4 skin toxicity. The medical staff from the Dermatology Department and the Infection Department were consulted. The body temperature was normal, and the skin and mucous membranes were ruptured, crusted and detached. The patient was discharged after the condition was improved.Conclusions:After receiving PD-1 inhibitor immunotherapy, patients may have different degrees of immune-related skin toxicity reactions, which requires clinicians and nurses to carry out standardized treatment and care to improve their quality of life.
2.Effect of Gegen Qinliantang on SIRT1/FoxO1 Autophagy Pathway in db/db Diabetic Mice
Yuanyuan ZHANG ; Xiangdong ZHU ; Lihui FAN ; Fei SU ; Xiaowen GUAN ; Yanhui ZHAI ; Liren CAO ; Nan ZHOU ; Minfeng HUO ; Jianqing LIANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(14):30-37
ObjectiveTo validate the alleviating effect of Gegen Qinliantang (GGQLT) on insulin resistance in db/db diabetic mice by regulating the silent information regulator 1 (SIRT1)/forkhead transcription factor O1 (FoxO1) autophagy pathway. MethodSeventy-five SPF-grade spontaneous type 2 diabetic db/db mice and 15 control db/m mice were selected and maintained on regular feed for one week before measuring blood glucose. They were randomly divided into six groups, with 15 mice in each group. The groups included a normal group (physiological saline, 0.2 g·kg-1), a metformin group (0.2 g·kg-1), high-, medium-, and low-dose GGQLT groups (31.9, 19.1, 6.9 g·kg-1), and a model group (physiological saline, 0.2 g·kg-1). They were orally treated with corresponding drugs for eight weeks, once daily. Fasting blood glucose (FBG) was measured using a Roche glucometer. Serum levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), triglyceride (TG), and total cholesterol (TC) were measured using an automated biochemical analyzer. Fasting serum insulin (INS) levels were determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) was calculated. Western blot was used to detect the expression of Beclin-1, microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3), and SIRT1/FoxO1 autophagy pathway-related proteins in liver tissues. Immunohistochemistry was performed to assess the expression of SIRT1, FoxO1, Beclin-1, and LC3B proteins in liver tissues. Transmission electron microscopy was used to observe the formation of autophagosomes in the liver. ResultCompared with the normal group, the model group showed significant increases in FBG, FINS, HOMA-IR, TC, TG, LDL-C, and HDL-C levels (P<0.01), and significant increases in the expression of SIRT1, Beclin-1, LC3, and FoxO1 proteins in liver tissues (P<0.01). Transmission electron microscopy revealed the highest number of autophagosomes in the model group. Compared with the model group, the metformin group and the low-, medium-, and high-dose GGQLT groups showed significant decreases in serum FBG, FINS, HOMA-IR, TC, TG, LDL-C, and HDL-C levels (P<0.05, P<0.01), significant decreases in the expression of SIRT1, Beclin-1, LC3 (P<0.05, P<0.01), and up-regulated FoxO1 protein (P<0.01). Transmission electron microscopy showed a reduction in the degree of autophagy in the treatment groups. Compared with the metformin group, the medium- and high-dose GGQLT groups showed significant decreases in FBG, FINS, and TG levels (P<0.01), significant decreases in the expression of SIRT1, Beclin-1, and LC3 in liver tissues (P<0.05, P<0.01), and reduced FoxO1 protein (P<0.01). The high-dose GGQLT group showed reduced HOMA-IR, TC, LDL-C, and HDL-C levels (P<0.05, P<0.01). Transmission electron microscopy revealed a significant reduction in autophagosomes in the medium- and high-dose GGQLT groups. ConclusionGGQLT can significantly improve glucose and lipid metabolism disorders, alleviate insulin resistance in db/db mice, and prevent and treat type 2 diabetes by activating the SIRT1/FoxO1 autophagy pathway.