1.Angiogenesic effects and molecular mechanisms of Shuanglong Pill on experimental myocardial infarction rats
Zufu YANG ; Wanying HU ; Zhiqiang QIN ; Mingcai ZHANG ; Jihang FU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2003;9(5):293-295
ObjectiveTo study the effects and molecular mechanisms of Shuanglong Pill on angiogenesis of ischemic myocardium. Methods63 Wistar rats were ligated left anterior descending branch to be made into models of acute myocardial infarction(AMI).All rats were randomly divided into large-dosage group of Shuanglong Pill(LDG),small-dosage group of Shuanglong Pill(SDG),The control of acute MI(MIC).Other 11 rats were set as normal control(NC).Rats in every group had been treated half for 2 weeks and half for 4 weeks. New vessels' quantity in ischemic myocardium of acute MI rats were detected by immunohistochemistry double steps assay;the expressions of vessel endothelial growth factor(VEGF) and basic fibroblast growth factor(bFGF) on ischemic myocardium were detected by immunohistochemistry SP assay;the expressions of VEGF mRNA and bFGF mRNA on ischemic myocardium were detected by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR) assay.ResultsThere were more new capillaries on ischemic myocardium of LDG, SDG compared with that in MIC at every stage,moreover,there was significantly increase at the end of 4 weeks compared with that at 2 weeks.At the end of 2 weeks, the expression of VEGF in LDG were significantly elevated compared with that in MIC; and the expression of bFGF in LDG were significantly elevated compared with that in SDG and MIC.Whereas the expression of VEGF in LDG were significantly decreased at the end of 4 weeks compared with 2 weeks. There were significant differences of above comparison (P<0.05-0.01).At every stage the expression of VEGF mRNA in LDG, SDG were significantly elevated compared with that in MIC; but its expression was significantly decreased at the end of 4 weeks compared with that 2 weeks. The expression of bFGF mRNA was significantly elevated in LDC at the end of 2 weeks compared with that in other groups.ConclusionsShuanglong Pill could promote angiogenesis in ischemic myocardium,application of large dose of Shuanglong Pill could significantly upregulate the expression of VEGF, bFGF, VEGF mRNA and bFGF mRNA.
2.Relationship of bone mineral density and bone metabolism indicators with osteoporosis in elderly patients with post-stroke hemiplegia
Wanying FU ; Yongwen ZHAI ; Guowei TAN ; Hualong YANG ; Hong GU
Chinese Journal of Geriatric Heart Brain and Vessel Diseases 2023;25(12):1306-1309
Objective To explore the relationship of changes in bone mineral density and bone me-tabolism indicators with osteoporosis in elderly patients with hemiplegia after cerebral infarction.Methods A total of 197 elderly patients suffering post-stroke hemiplegia admitted to our hospital were enrolled between February 2018 and February 2021.Their bone mineral density and bone metabolism indicators were analyzed based on gender,disease course and hemiplegia severity.According to disease severity,they were divided into mild group(112 cases),moderate group(62 cases)and severe group(32 cases).Results Among the 197 elderly patients,83(42.13%)had osteoporosis.The males had significantly higher bone mineral density of proximal femur and levels of bone alkaline phosphatase(BALP)and osteocalcin,and lower levels of serum type Ⅰ collagen(CICP)and C-terminal telopeptides of type Ⅰ collagen(CTXI)than the females(P<0.01,P<0.05).Compared with the patients with hemiplegia course for 3-6 months,bone mineral density values of greater trochanter and total hip,and levels of BALP and osteocalcin were obviously de-creased,while levels of CICP and CTXI were notably increased in those with the course of 7-12 months and 13-24 months(P<0.05).Compared with the mild group,bone mineral density val-ues of greater trochanter and total hip,and levels of BALP and osteocalcin were significantly de-creased,while levels of CICP and CTXI were significantly increased in moderate group and severe group(P<0.05).Compared with the moderate group,bone mineral density values of greater tro-chanter,intertrochanteric site and total hip were significantly decreased in the severe group(P<0.05).The bone mineral density of above parts was negatively correlated with CICP levels(r=-0.458,r=-0.403,r=-0.355,r=-0.482,P<0.01)and CTXI levels(r=-0.305,r=-0.291,r=-0.273,r=-0.384,P<0.05,P<0.01),while positively correlated with BGP level(r=0.476,r=0.428,r=0.386,r=0.518,P<0.01).Conclusion The incidence of osteoporosis is quite higher in the elderly patients with post-stroke hemiplegia.There exist bone mineral density decline and abnormal bone metabolism,and their changes are related to gender,course and severi-ty of hemiplegia.
3.Molecular Mechanism and Therapeutic Exploration of CD36 in Breast Cancer
Shengqiao FU ; Qian JI ; Xinyu SUN ; Xi PU ; Yuting WU ; Haowei TANG ; Wanying SHENG ; Xu WANG
Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2024;51(5):380-385
Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in women worldwide and the leading cause of most cancer-related deaths, posing a serious threat to women′s health worldwide. At present, although the prognosis of some patients with breast cancer has improved, the emergence of drug resistance and the metastasis and recurrence of breast cancer are still the main reasons for poor prognosis. CD36 is a multiligand transmembrane glycoprotein expressed on various cell types. In recent years, studies have confirmed that CD36 can reshape the lipid metabolism of cancer cells; promote the differentiation of tumor-related macrophages into M2 type and recruitment into tumor tissues; regulate the function of Treg cells, CD8+ T cells, DCs, and other immune cells, and thus promote tumor development. In addition, CD36 is also associated with breast cancer stem cells, metastasis-initiating cells, and breast drug resistant cells. Therefore, CD36 could be an important potential therapeutic target for breast cancer.