1.Value of demographic factors in early identification of pediatric malignant vasovagal syncope in head-up tilt test
Shuo WANG ; Yuwen WANG ; Hong CAI ; Ping LIU ; Fang LI ; Chuan WEN ; Liqun LIU ; Runmei ZOU ; Cheng WANG
Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics 2026;69(4):353-361
Background:
Malignant vasovagal syncope (VVS) is characterized by cardiac arrest lasting more than 3 seconds during a syncope episode or head-up tilt test (HUTT). We aim to conduct a risk assessment for potential malignant VVS before the HUTT by using economic, simple and convenient demographic data, in order to prevent adverse outcomes for pediatric VVS.Purpose: To explore the correlation between demographic factors and pediatric malignant VVS, and verify the value of these factors in early risk assessment for malignant VVS before HUTT, so as to optimize test safety and reduce adverse events.
Methods:
We conducted a retrospective analysis of the clinical data of 3,734 children who were initially diagnosed with VVS due to unexplained syncope and presyncope. Finally, 122 children who met the diagnostic criteria for malignant VVS were included in the malignant VVS group, and 661 children who did not meet the criteria during the same period were matched as the control group. By analyzing demographic data and other factors, we attempted to clarify the association between these factors and malignant VVS.
Results:
Linear relationship: age and body mass index (BMI) have independent protective effects on malignant VVS. For every 1-year increase in age and every 1 kg/m2 increase in BMI, the risk of malignant VVS decreases by 12% and 9%, respectively. Nonlinear relationship: When the age is <12.9 years old, for every additional year of age, the risk of malignant VVS decreases by 20%. For ages 12.9 years and above, the efficacy is not significant. There is no significant nonlinear relationship between BMI and malignant VVS.
Conclusion
Age and BMI are independent protective factors for pediatric malignant VVS. Before the age of 12.9 years, the incidence of malignant VVS gradually decreases with the increase in age, and thereafter there is no significant impact.
2.Mechanisms of Shangxia Liangji Danin Improving Cognitive Function in AD Mice Based on PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway
Shuo YANG ; Ling ZHU ; Wei CHENG ; Aihua TAN ; Feng SHEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(17):38-45
ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanisms by which Shangxia Liangji pills improve cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease (AD) mice based on the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt) pathway, aiming to provide experimental evidence for its clinical use in AD treatment. MethodsFifty APP/PS1 double-transgenic mice were randomly divided into a model group, Shangxia Liangji pills low-dose group, medium-dose group, high-dose group, and donepezil hydrochloride group, with 10 mice in each group. Additionally, 10 C57BL/6 mice of the same genetic background were assigned to the normal group. Cognitive function was assessed using the Morris water maze and novel object recognition tests. Hippocampal pathological changes were observed using transmission electron microscopy and Nissl staining. Neuroinflammation in hippocampal tissue was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Protein expression levels of PI3K/Akt pathway-related proteins, postsynaptic density protein 95 (PSD95), and amyloid precursor protein (APP) in hippocampal tissue were measured by Western blot. ResultsCompared with the normal group, the model group exhibited significantly increased total swimming distance and escape latency, significantly reduced number of platform crossings (P<0.01), and a decreased recognition index (P<0.01). Marked neuronal apoptosis was observed in the hippocampal region, with a marked reduction in the number of neurons in the CA3 region (P<0.01). Levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in hippocampal tissue were significantly elevated (P<0.01). APP expression in hippocampal tissue was markedly upregulated (P<0.01), while PSD95, p-PI3K/PI3K, and p-Akt/Akt protein expression were significantly downregulated (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the Shangxia Liangji pills high-dose group showed significantly reduced total swimming distance and escape latency, significantly increased number of platform crossings (P<0.01), and an elevated recognition index (P<0.01). Hippocampal neuronal apoptosis was alleviated, with a significant increase in the number of neurons in the CA3 region (P<0.01). Levels of IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α were significantly decreased (P<0.01). APP expression was downregulated (P<0.05), while PSD95, p-PI3K/PI3K, and p-Akt/Akt protein expression were significantly upregulated (P<0.01). ConclusionShangxia Liangji pills may improve cognitive function in AD mice by modulating the PI3K/Akt pathway, thereby reducing neuroinflammation and alleviating neuronal and synaptic injury.
3.Challenges in perioperative precision diagnosis and treatment of refractive cataract surgery
Zhenbo ZHAO ; Yuxi DING ; Huanping WANG ; Yue CHENG ; Luan LI ; Shuo ZHANG ; Liwei MA
International Eye Science 2026;26(10):1742-1746
Modern cataract surgery has completely moved beyond the traditional vision-restoring model and has fully entered a new era of refractive cataract surgery(RCS)centered on precise refractive correction. Its core objective is to provide patients with personalized visual experiences characterized by full-range, clear, and comfortable vision. Currently, although diagnostic and therapeutic technologies for RCS are rapidly evolving, there remain many bottlenecks in the precise management of the entire perioperative process that urgently need to be addressed. Preoperatively, the measurement consistency among ocular biometry devices based on different detection principles remains poor, and systematic measurement errors cannot be completely eliminated. Moreover, the individualized selection of intraocular lenses(IOLs)relies heavily on surgeons' clinical experience, lacking a standardized quantitative decision-making framework, which makes it difficult to achieve precise personalized matching. Intraoperatively, the quality of continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis is affected by multiple factors such as ocular anatomical characteristics and surgical proficiency, and its stability cannot be reliably ensured. Various intelligent surgical navigation systems are compromised by intraoperative ocular conditions, and their clinical performance fails to meet theoretical expectations. At the postoperative stage, existing IOL optical designs and materials have inherent limitations. The longterm prevention and control of posterior capsule opacification(PCO)remains a core factor restricting patients' long-term high-quality visual outcomes. This article systematically reviews the precise diagnostic and therapeutic challenges and core bottlenecks across the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative stages of RCS. It further explores frontier technological directions—including cross-device error compensation models, artificial intelligence-assisted decision-making, preoperative VR-based visual simulation, and the construction of intelligent surgical ecosystem platforms—to delineate targeted solutions and optimization pathways. This review aims to provide references and insights for the standardized clinical implementation, technological innovation, and future research endeavors in precision diagnosis and treatment of RCS.
4.Knockdown of PIAS3 alleviates glucose fluctuation-induced oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction in rat cardiomyocyte cell line H9c2
Yongxia CHENG ; Long YU ; Huamin LI ; Shuo ZHAO ; Yiyang ZHANG ; Guibo LIU
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2025;45(12):1593-1599
Objective To investigate the effect of PIAS3 on glucose fluctuation-induced oxidative stress and mito-chondrial dysfunction in rat cardiomyocytes.Methods H9c2 were cultured in vitro,and divided into normal glucose control group(Control),mannitol-induced osmotic pressure control group(MG),constant high glucose group(HG),intermittent hyperglycemia group(IHG),IHG+siRNA NC group,and IHG+PIAS3 siRNA group.Cell proliferation was assessed using CCK-8 assay.LDH release,MDA and GSH levels,as well as SOD activity,were detected using corresponding kits.Mitochondrial membrane potential was evaluated via JC-1 staining combined with flow cytometry.ROS levels in cells and mitochondria were determined using DCFH-DA and MitoSOX staining,re-spectively.Protein expression of PI3K,p-PI3K,AKT,and p-AKT was analyzed by Western blot.Results Com-pared with the control group,intermittent hyperglycemia promoted oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction,significantly upregulated PIAS3 expression(P<0.001)and downregulated p-PI3K and p-AKT protein levels(P<0.001).Knockdown of PIAS3 significantly alleviated oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction induced by glucose fluctuations,and increased p-PI3K and p-AKT protein levels(P<0.001).Conclusions Knockdown of PIAS3 may alleviate glucose fluctuation-induced oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction in ratcardiomyocytes by activating the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.
5.Progress in the study of anti-inflammatory active components with anti-inflammatory effects and mechanisms in Caragana Fabr.
Yu-mei MA ; Ju-yuan LUO ; Tao CHEN ; Hong-mei LI ; Cheng SHEN ; Shuo WANG ; Zhi-bo SONG ; Yu-lin LI
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2025;60(1):58-71
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6.Mechanism of Huanglian Jiedutang in Improving Pyroptosis, Neuroinflammation, and Learning and Cognitive Functions in APP/PS1 Mice Based on NLRP3/Caspase-1/GSDMD Pathway
Wei CHENG ; Shuo YANG ; Zhangxin HE ; Wei CHEN ; Aihua TAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(12):11-19
ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism by which Huanglian Jiedutang (HLJDT) inhibits pyroptosis and neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's disease (AD) mice via the NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3)/cysteinyl aspartate-specific protease-1 (Caspase)-1/gasdermin D (GSDMD) pathway. MethodsThirty APP/PS1 double transgenic mice were randomly and evenly divided into the model group (model group), the positive control group (Donepezil group, 0.65 mg·kg-1), and the HLJDT treatment group (HLJDT group, 5.2 g·kg-1). Ten C57BL/6 mice were assigned to the blank control group (control group). The Morris water maze and novel object recognition tests were used to evaluate learning and memory abilities. Nissl staining was employed to observe the morphology, quantity, and distribution of neurons in the hippocampal region. Golgi staining was used to examine the morphology and density of neuronal dendritic spines in the hippocampus. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was performed to detect the mRNA expression of neuroinflammation-related factors and genes in the NLRP3/Caspase-1/GSDMD pyroptosis pathway in the hippocampus. Western blot was used to detect the expression of postsynaptic density protein 95 (PSD95), amyloid precursor protein (APP), inflammatory factors including nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), phosphorylated NF-κB (p-NF-κB), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), as well as pyroptosis pathway-related proteins including NLRP3, Caspase-1, GSDMD, and GSDMD-N. ResultsCompared with the control group, the model group exhibited significantly decreased learning and memory abilities (P<0.01), reduced numbers of neurons in the hippocampal CA3 region and dendritic spines in the hippocampal CA1 region (P<0.01), and significantly increased hippocampal mRNA expression levels of NLRP3, Caspase-1, GSDMD, NF-κB, TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-18 (P<0.01). Protein levels of PSD95 were markedly decreased, while the expression levels of NLRP3, Caspase-1, GSDMD, p-NF-κB/NF-κB, TNF-α, IL-1β, and APP were significantly elevated (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, both the Donepezil and HLJDT groups showed significantly improved learning and memory abilities (P<0.05, P<0.01), increased numbers of hippocampal neurons in the hippocampal CA3 region and dendritic spines in the hippocampal CA1 region (P<0.01), and significantly decreased hippocampal mRNA expression levels of NLRP3, Caspase-1, GSDMD, NF-κB, TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-18 (P<0.05, P<0.01). Protein levels of NLRP3, Caspase-1, GSDMD, p-NF-κB/NF-κB, TNF-α, IL-1β, and APP were significantly downregulated, while PSD95 expression was significantly upregulated (P<0.05, P<0.01). There was no statistically significant difference in GSDMD-N levels in the Donepezil group, while GSDMD-N expression was significantly decreased in the HLJDT group (P<0.05). ConclusionThis study confirms that HLJDT can improve learning and memory abilities in APP/PS1 double transgenic mice, and attenuate neuronal loss and synaptic damage, possibly through inhibition of pyroptosis via the NLRP3/Caspase-1/GSDMD pathway.
7.Mechanism of Huanglian Jiedutang in Improving Pyroptosis, Neuroinflammation, and Learning and Cognitive Functions in APP/PS1 Mice Based on NLRP3/Caspase-1/GSDMD Pathway
Wei CHENG ; Shuo YANG ; Zhangxin HE ; Wei CHEN ; Aihua TAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(12):11-19
ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism by which Huanglian Jiedutang (HLJDT) inhibits pyroptosis and neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's disease (AD) mice via the NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3)/cysteinyl aspartate-specific protease-1 (Caspase)-1/gasdermin D (GSDMD) pathway. MethodsThirty APP/PS1 double transgenic mice were randomly and evenly divided into the model group (model group), the positive control group (Donepezil group, 0.65 mg·kg-1), and the HLJDT treatment group (HLJDT group, 5.2 g·kg-1). Ten C57BL/6 mice were assigned to the blank control group (control group). The Morris water maze and novel object recognition tests were used to evaluate learning and memory abilities. Nissl staining was employed to observe the morphology, quantity, and distribution of neurons in the hippocampal region. Golgi staining was used to examine the morphology and density of neuronal dendritic spines in the hippocampus. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was performed to detect the mRNA expression of neuroinflammation-related factors and genes in the NLRP3/Caspase-1/GSDMD pyroptosis pathway in the hippocampus. Western blot was used to detect the expression of postsynaptic density protein 95 (PSD95), amyloid precursor protein (APP), inflammatory factors including nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), phosphorylated NF-κB (p-NF-κB), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), as well as pyroptosis pathway-related proteins including NLRP3, Caspase-1, GSDMD, and GSDMD-N. ResultsCompared with the control group, the model group exhibited significantly decreased learning and memory abilities (P<0.01), reduced numbers of neurons in the hippocampal CA3 region and dendritic spines in the hippocampal CA1 region (P<0.01), and significantly increased hippocampal mRNA expression levels of NLRP3, Caspase-1, GSDMD, NF-κB, TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-18 (P<0.01). Protein levels of PSD95 were markedly decreased, while the expression levels of NLRP3, Caspase-1, GSDMD, p-NF-κB/NF-κB, TNF-α, IL-1β, and APP were significantly elevated (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, both the Donepezil and HLJDT groups showed significantly improved learning and memory abilities (P<0.05, P<0.01), increased numbers of hippocampal neurons in the hippocampal CA3 region and dendritic spines in the hippocampal CA1 region (P<0.01), and significantly decreased hippocampal mRNA expression levels of NLRP3, Caspase-1, GSDMD, NF-κB, TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-18 (P<0.05, P<0.01). Protein levels of NLRP3, Caspase-1, GSDMD, p-NF-κB/NF-κB, TNF-α, IL-1β, and APP were significantly downregulated, while PSD95 expression was significantly upregulated (P<0.05, P<0.01). There was no statistically significant difference in GSDMD-N levels in the Donepezil group, while GSDMD-N expression was significantly decreased in the HLJDT group (P<0.05). ConclusionThis study confirms that HLJDT can improve learning and memory abilities in APP/PS1 double transgenic mice, and attenuate neuronal loss and synaptic damage, possibly through inhibition of pyroptosis via the NLRP3/Caspase-1/GSDMD pathway.
8.Impact of postoperative complications on adverse outcomes following curative-intent resection for gallbladder cancer: a national multicenter real-world study
Zhipeng LIU ; Cheng CHEN ; Jie BAI ; Yan JIANG ; Dong ZHANG ; Wei GUO ; Zhixin WANG ; Xiang LAN ; Yufu YE ; Zhaoping WU ; Jinxue ZHOU ; Shuo JIN ; Yi ZHU ; Wei CHEN ; Dalong YIN ; Yao CHENG ; Haisu DAI ; Lei ZHANG ; Zhiyu CHEN
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2025;24(7):874-881
Objective:To investigate the impact of postoperative complications on adverse outcomes following curative-intent resection for gallbladder cancer (GBC).Methods:The multi-center real-world study was conducted. The clinicopathological data of 629 patients with GBC, who were admitted to 14 medical centers including The First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University from the national multicenter database of Biliary Surgery Group of Elite Group of Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery, from April 2020 to April 2024 were collected. There were 225 males and 404 females, aged (64±10)years. Patients underwent open curative-intent resection for GBC. Observation indicators: (1)surgery, postoperative complica-tions and adverse outcomes; (2) analysis of risk factors affecting postoperative adverse outcomes in patients and population attributable fraction (PAF). Missing data in predictor variables were addressed using multiple imputation with chained equations, while cases with missing outcome variables were addressed using the "multiple imputation then deletion (MID)" strategy. The severity of multicollinearity among independent variables was assessed using the variance inflation factor (VIF) test. Multivariable possion regression models with log link and robust error variance were construc-ted incorporating restricted cubic splines (3 knots) to address nonlinear relationships in continuous variables, calculating adjusted relative risk ( RR) with corresponding 95% confidence interval ( CI). Adjusted PAF was calculated for each imputed dataset using the AF package of R software, with subsequent pooling performed according to Rubin's rules. Results:(1) Surgery, postoperative complications and adverse outcomes. All 629 patients underwent curative-intent resection for GBC, of which 143 cases had postoperative complications, including 68 cases of intra-abdominal ascites, 39 cases of pulmonary infection, 21 cases of bile leakage, 12 cases of intra-abdominal hemorrhage, 11 cases of liver failure, 10 cases of pan-creatic fistula, 10 cases of wound infection, 10 cases of gastroparesis, 7 cases of cholangitis, 7 cases of sepsis. The same patient could have more than one kind of complication. Of 629 patients, there were 19 cases of postoperative 90-day death and 11 cases of missing data, 42 cases with post-operative 90-day reoperation and 7 cases with missing data, 44 cases with postoperative 90-day readmission and 3 cases with missing data, 155 cases with prolonged postoperative hospital stay and 3 cases with missing data. (2) Analysis of risk factors affecting the postoperative adverse outcomes in patients and PAF. Results of multivariate analysis showed that pulmonary infection and liver failure were independent risk factors for postoperative 90-day mortality ( RR=3.74, 12.15, 95% CI as 1.18-11.83, 1.98-74.48, P<0.05). Pulmonary infection demons-trated the highest PAF as 4.61% (95% CI as 3.94%-5.28%, P<0.05). Intra-abdominal ascites, pulmonary infection, bile leakage, and intra-abdominal hemorrhage were independent risk factors for post-operative 90-day reoperation ( RR=4.80, 3.62, 3.46, 4.99, 95% CI as 2.49-9.26, 1.42-9.21, 1.34-8.92, 1.55-16.06, P<0.05). Intra-abdominal ascites demonstrated the highest PAF as 8.65% (95% CI as 8.22%-9.08%, P<0.05). Intra-abdominal ascites, bile leakage, and liver failure were independent risk factors for postoperative 90-day readmission ( RR=6.20, 3.33, 14.33, 95% CI as 3.21-11.95, 1.33-8.35, 3.72-55.28, P<0.05). Intra-abdominal ascites demonstrated the highest PAF as 9.11% (95% CI as 8.85%-9.37%, P<0.05). Intra-abdominal ascites, pulmonary infection, bile leakage, liver failure, and wound infection were independent risk factors for prolonged postoperative hospital stay ( RR=2.29, 2.21, 2.26, 2.14, 3.35, 95% CI as 1.63-3.23, 1.41-3.46, 1.32-3.86, 1.11-4.13, 1.70-6.60, P<0.05). Intra-abdominal ascites demonstrated the highest PAF as 6.03% (95% CI as 5.71%-6.35%, P<0.05). Conclusion:Pulmonary infection is the most significant risk factor for postoperative 90-day mortality after curative-intent resection for GBC, while intra-abdominal ascites is the most significant risk factor for postoperative 90-day reoperation, postoperative 90-day readmission, and prolonged postoperative hospital stay.
9.Arthroscopic single-row fixation and knotless suture bridge fixation for rotator cuff injuries combined with osteoporosis
Haoliang ZHANG ; Sijia XIA ; Bingzhen ZHAN ; Shuo FENG ; Guochun ZHA ; Cheng LI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(15):3188-3192
BACKGROUND:Arthroscopic single-row fixation with knotless suture bridge fixation techniques have been commonly used in the treatment of rotator cuff injuries,but the clinical efficacy in rotator cuff injuries combined with osteoporosis is unclear.OBJECTIVE:To investigate the clinical efficacy of arthroscopic single-row fixation versus knotless suture bridge fixation in the treatment of rotator cuff injuries combined with osteoporosis.METHODS:One hundred and twenty-two patients with rotator cuff injuries combined with osteoporosis who underwent arthroscopic treatment admitted to Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University between January 2018 and August 2022 were retrospectively analyzed.They were divided into two groups according to the treatment plan.There were 63 patients with single-row fixation(single-row group)and 59 patients with knotless suture-bridge fixation(suture-bridge group).The visual analog scale scores for pain,University of California Los Angeles Shoulder Score,American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Score,Constant-Murley score,and shoulder range of motion were compared between the two groups at the preoperative and 1 year postoperative periods.Rotator cuff re-tears were evaluated at 1 year postoperatively using the Sugaya staging criteria.The occurrence of complications was recorded in both groups.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)All patients received more than 1-year follow-up.No complications such as incision infection and nerve injury occurred in both groups after surgery.(2)Postoperative visual analog scale scores,University of California Los Angeles Shoulder Score,American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Score,Constant-Murley scores,and shoulder range of motion were significantly improved 1 year postoperatively in both groups compared with the preoperative period(P<0.05).Visual analog scale scores,University of California Los Angeles Shoulder Score,American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Score,Constant-Murley scores,and shoulder range of motion were better in the suture-bridge group than in the single-row group 1 year postoperatively(P<0.05).(3)At 1 year postoperatively,the re-tear rate in the single-row group[22%(14/63)]was significantly higher than that in the suture-bridge group[7%(4/59)],and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant(x2=5.777,P=0.016).(4)It is indicated that arthroscopic single-row fixation and knotless suture bridge fixation for rotator cuff injuries combined with osteoporosis both yielded satisfactory clinical outcomes,but knotless suture bridge fixation was more clinically effective,with a lower rate of postoperative retear.
10.Effects and mechanisms of soluble guanylate cyclase stimulator sGC003F on chronic heart failure induced by aortic arch constriction in mice
Xin CHENG ; Shuo LI ; Jinshui ZHANG ; Yingxian SHI ; Yang ZHANG ; Rui XUE ; Jincao LI ; Huajin DONG ; Zhibing ZHENG ; Youzhi ZHANG ; Henglin WANG
Chinese Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2025;39(1):25-35
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect and mechanism of soluble guanylate cyclase stimulator sGC003F on cardiac function in mice with chronic heart failure(CHF).METHODS C57BL/6J male mice were randomly divided into the sham operation(sham)group,transverse aortic constriction induced CHF mouse model group,model+veliciguat(Ver,3 mg·kg-1)group(positive control)and model+sGC003F(3 and 10 mg·kg-1)group.Four weeks after modeling,drugs were ig given,once a day,for 28 d.Echocardiography was used to measure the changes in cardiac function,and the myocardial hypertrophy related indexes were calculated.The levels of serum N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide(NT-pro-BNP),N-terminal pro-atrial natriuretic peptide(NT-pro-ANP),soluble guanylate cyclase(sGC),cyclic guanosine monophosphate(cGMP)and inflammatory factors interleukin-6(IL-6),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)and IL-1β were detected by ELISA.The pathological changes of left heart tissue were observed with HE and Masson staining.Image was used to analyze the percentage of fibrosis in cardiac tissus stained with Masson.The activity of superoxide dismutase(SOD),content of malondialdehyde(MDA)in myocardial tissue,and level of nitric oxide(NO)in serum were detected by biochemical detection kits.The protein expression levels of p-mammalian target of rapamycin(p-mTOR),p-protein kinase B(p-Akt),TNF-α and IL-6 in cardiac tissue were detected by Western blotting.RESULTS Com-pared with the sham group,the left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)and left ventricular fractional shortening(LVFs)in the model group decreased significantly(P<0.01),the cardiac structure changed significantly,the percentage of myocardial fibrosis increased significantly(P<0.05),so were serum NT-pro-BNP and NT-pro-ANP levels(P<0.01).Compared with the model group,the above indexes of the model+Ver group and the model+sGC003F 3 mg·kg-1 group were significantly improved(P<0.05,P<0.01).The sGC003F 10 mg·kg-1 group had a significant improvement in LVEF,LVFs,and NT-pro-BNP(P<0.01).Compared with the sham group,the serum levels of NO,sGC and cGMP in the model group decreased significantly(P<0.05,P<0.01).Compared with the model group,the serum levels of NO,sGC and cGMP were significantly increased in the model+sGC003F 3 mg·kg-1 group(P<0.01),but only serum cGMP levels were significantly increased in model+Ver and model+sGC003F 10 mg·kg-1 groups(P<0.01).Compared with the sham group,the serum levels of TNF-α,IL-1β and IL-6 in the model group were significantly increased(P<0.05,P<0.01).Compared with the model group,the serum levels of TNF-α,IL-1β and IL-6 were significantly decreased in the model+sGC003F 3 mg·kg-1 group(P<0.05,P<0.01),and only the TNF-α level was significantly decreased in the model+sGC003F 10 mg·kg-1 group(P<0.01).Compared with the sham group,the SOD activity of the model group was significantly decreased(P<0.01),but the MDA content significantly increased(P<0.01).Compared with the model group,SOD and MDA were significantly improved in the model+sGC003F 3 mg·kg-1 group(P<0.05,P<0.01),but in the model+Ver group only the SOD activity significantly increased(P<0.05).Western blotting showed that the expressions of p-mTOR,p-Akt,TNF-α and IL-6 protein in myocardial tissue of the model group were significantly higher than in the sham group(P<0.05).Compared with the model group,the expressions of the above proteins in the model+sGC003F 3 mg·kg-1 group were significantly decreased(P<0.05,P<0.01),so were the expressions of TNF-α protein in the model+sGC003F 10 mg·kg-1 group and model+Ver group(P<0.01).CONCLUSION sGC003F can improve cardiac function,and reduce myocardial fibrosis in CHF model mice,which may be related to the inhibition of myocardial oxidative stress and inflammation,and the regulation of NO/sGC/cGMP and AKT/mTOR signaling pathways.

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