1.Consensus on low-altitude transport and delivery services for emergency medicines via drones (2025 edition)
Qinshui WU ; Yanfang CHEN ; Tao LIU ; Xiaoyan LI ; Yumin LIANG ; Xin LI ; Zhong LI ; Rong LI ; Xiaoman WANG ; Shuyao ZHANG ; Huishu TIAN
China Pharmacy 2025;36(18):2221-2225
OBJECTIVE To promote the application of drones in emergency rescue and related fields, expand “low-altitude+ medical” rescue services, and advance the standardization of “low-altitude+medical” distribution services. METHODS The Consensus on Low-altitude Transport and Delivery Services for Emergency Medicines via Drones (2025 Edition) (hereinafter referred to as the Consensus) was jointly initiated by the Division of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, Chinese Pharmacological Society and the Expert Committee on Precision Medication of the Guangdong Pharmaceutical Association. Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital served as the leading unit, organizing 53 multidisciplinary experts nationwide to participate in drafting and reviewing. A nominal group technique was employed to discuss and finalize the consensus outline, resulting in a preliminary draft. Delphi method was employed, and 11 external review experts were invited to conduct the evaluation. After the experts’ opinions were analyzed and integrated, the Consensus was finalized. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS The finalized Consensus includes its purpose, principles, and applicable scenarios, basic requirements, and operational procedures for low-altitude transport and delivery of emergency medications; distribution requirements and precautions for controlled substances, fragile medications, and temperature-sensitive medications; and recommendations for emergency medications supplies suitable for the low-altitude transportation and distribution. The release of this Consensus is expected to provide guidance and support for the standardization of “low-altitude+medical” distribution services and the application of low-altitude economy in the healthcare sector.
2.Identification of critical quality attributes related to property and flavor of Jianwei Xiaoshi Tablets based on T1R2/T1R3/TRPV1-HEMT biosensor.
Dong-Hong LIU ; Yan-Yu HAN ; Jing WANG ; Hai-Yang LI ; Xin-Yu GUO ; Hui-Min FENG ; Han HE ; Shuo-Shuo XU ; Zhi-Jian ZHONG ; Zhi-Sheng WU
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2025;50(14):3930-3937
The quality of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) is a critical foundation for ensuring the stability of its efficacy, as well as the safety and effectiveness of its clinical use. The identification of critical quality attributes(CQAs) is one of the core components of TCM preparation quality control. This study focuses on Jianwei Xiaoshi Tablets and explores their CQAs related to property and flavor from the perspective of taste receptor proteins. Three taste receptor proteins, T1R2, T1R3, and TRPV1, were selected, and a biosensor based on high-electron-mobility transistor(HEMT) was constructed to detect the interactions between Jianwei Xiaoshi Tablets and taste receptor proteins. Simultaneously, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry(LC-MS) technology was used to analyze the chemical composition of Jianwei Xiaoshi Tablets. In examining the interaction strength, the results indicated that the interaction between Jianwei Xiaoshi Tablets and TRPV1 protein was the strongest, followed by T1R3, with the interaction with T1R2 being relatively weaker. By combining biosensing technology with LC-MS, 16 chemical components were identified from Jianwei Xiaoshi Tablets, among which six were selected as CQAs for sweetness and seven for pungency. Further validation experiments demonstrated that CQAs such as hesperidin and hesperetin had strong interactions with their corresponding taste receptor proteins. Through the combined use of multiple technological approaches, this study successfully determined the property and flavor-related CQAs of Jianwei Xiaoshi Tablets. It provides novel ideas and approach for the identification of CQAs in TCM preparations and offers comprehensive theoretical support for TCM quality control, contributing to the improvement and development of TCM preparation quality control systems.
Drugs, Chinese Herbal/chemistry*
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Biosensing Techniques/methods*
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TRPV Cation Channels/chemistry*
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Tablets/chemistry*
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Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled/genetics*
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Quality Control
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Taste
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Humans
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Mass Spectrometry
3.Development and Initial Validation of the Multi-Dimensional Attention Rating Scale in Highly Educated Adults.
Xin-Yang ZHANG ; Karen SPRUYT ; Jia-Yue SI ; Lin-Lin ZHANG ; Ting-Ting WU ; Yan-Nan LIU ; Di-Ga GAN ; Yu-Xin HU ; Si-Yu LIU ; Teng GAO ; Yi ZHONG ; Yao GE ; Zhe LI ; Zi-Yan LIN ; Yan-Ping BAO ; Xue-Qin WANG ; Yu-Feng WANG ; Lin LU
Chinese Medical Sciences Journal 2025;40(2):100-110
OBJECTIVES:
To report the development, validation, and findings of the Multi-dimensional Attention Rating Scale (MARS), a self-report tool crafted to evaluate six-dimension attention levels.
METHODS:
The MARS was developed based on Classical Test Theory (CTT). Totally 202 highly educated healthy adult participants were recruited for reliability and validity tests. Reliability was measured using Cronbach's alpha and test-retest reliability. Structural validity was explored using principal component analysis. Criterion validity was analyzed by correlating MARS scores with the Toronto Hospital Alertness Test (THAT), the Attentional Control Scale (ACS), and the Attention Network Test (ANT).
RESULTS:
The MARS comprises 12 items spanning six distinct dimensions of attention: focused attention, sustained attention, shifting attention, selective attention, divided attention, and response inhibition.As assessed by six experts, the content validation index (CVI) was 0.95, the Cronbach's alpha for the MARS was 0.78, and the test-retest reliability was 0.81. Four factors were identified (cumulative variance contribution rate 68.79%). The total score of MARS was correlated positively with THAT (r = 0.60, P < 0.01) and ACS (r = 0.78, P < 0.01) and negatively with ANT's reaction time for alerting (r = -0.31, P = 0.049).
CONCLUSIONS
The MARS can reliably and validly assess six-dimension attention levels in real-world settings and is expected to be a new tool for assessing multi-dimensional attention impairments in different mental disorders.
Humans
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Adult
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Male
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Attention/physiology*
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Female
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Middle Aged
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Reproducibility of Results
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Young Adult
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Psychometrics
4.Medical researchers' knowledge and attitudes toward electronic informed consent in clinical research.
Xin TAN ; Ying WU ; Yuqiong ZHONG ; Xing LIU ; Xiaomin WANG
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2025;50(2):290-300
OBJECTIVES:
Obtaining informed consent from research participants is an ethical and legal obligation for medical researchers in clinical studies. Electronic informed consent (eIC) is increasingly being adopted in clinical research worldwide. However, there is limited data on Chinese medical researchers' knowledge and attitudes toward eIC. This study aims to investigate their knowledge, attitudes, and influencing factors regarding eIC use in clinical research.
METHODS:
This cross-sectional study was conducted using stratified random sampling. From June to August 2022, medical researchers from 8 tertiary hospitals were surveyed via an online platform (Wenjuanxing). A self-developed eIC knowledge questionnaire and attitude scale were used to assess participants' understanding and perceptions of eIC. Univariate analysis was employed to explore factors influencing attitude scores and the correlation between knowledge and attitudes. A generalized linear model was used to analyze associations between demographic characteristics and attitude scores, including the frequency of difficulties in using smartphones or computers, preferred device for using eIC, and their interaction effects. Stratified analysis was further performed for significant interactions.
RESULTS:
A total of 399 valid questionnaires were collected. The mean accuracy rate on the eIC knowledge questionnaire was (94.88±15.50)%. Of the respondents, 74.9% had heard of eIC, and 84.5% preferred using mobile devices over computers to access eIC. The median attitude score was 3.41 (3.18, 3.76), indicating generally positive attitudes. Specifically, 81.7% found eIC more convenient than paper-based consent, 79.7% considered it more efficient, and 51.1% believed it could fully replace paper forms. However, 60.7% expressed concerns about data security and privacy, and 89.7% believed that relevant laws and regulations need improvement. Spearman correlation analysis showed a weak positive correlation between knowledge and attitude scores (r=0.171, P=0.001). Univariate analysis indicated that the frequency of difficulty using devices and preferred device for eIC were significantly associated with attitude scores (P<0.05). After adjusting for confounding factors, the generalized linear model demonstrated that participants who occasionally experienced had difficulty using devices had significantly lower attitude scores compared to those who never had difficulty (β=-0.040, 95% CI -0.071 to -0.009, P=0.012). Those who preferred using PCs had significantly lower attitude scores than those who preferred mobile devices (β=-0.066, 95% CI -0.108 to -0.023, P=0.002). Interaction analysis showed a significant interaction analysis showed a significant interaction between age and preferred device (P=0.011), particularly among participants aged ≥45-year (P<0.001). No other interactions were found to be significant (all P>0.05).
CONCLUSIONS
Medical researchers in China generally have a high level of knowledge and positive attitudes toward eIC, though concerns remain regarding data security and privacy. Future promotion of eIC in Chinese clinical research should be grounded in ethical considerations and address the specific needs of older users and mobile device users, while also enhancing researchers' competencies in using digital tools and eIC systems.
Humans
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Informed Consent
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Female
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Male
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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Adult
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Biomedical Research
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Research Personnel/psychology*
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Middle Aged
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China
5.Ziyuglycoside II suppressed the progression of osteosarcoma by coordinating estrogen-related receptor gamma and p53 signaling pathway.
Hang DU ; Dongjin WU ; Tianyu ZHANG ; Ying ZHONG ; Kaiyi WU ; Xin GUO ; Lisong SHENG ; Nana HUANG ; Chunzheng GAO ; Rong SUN
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.) 2025;23(3):354-367
Osteosarcoma (OS) is the most prevalent primary malignant bone tumor affecting children and adolescents. Despite ongoing research efforts, the 5-year survival rate has remained stagnant for many years, highlighting the critical need for novel drug development to enhance current treatment protocols. Ziyuglycoside II (ZYG II), a triterpenoid saponin extracted from S. officinalis, has recently demonstrated antitumor properties. This study evaluates the antitumor effect of ZYG II on osteosarcoma and elucidates its mechanism of action through the co-regulation of p53 and estrogen-related receptor gamma (ESRRG), which inhibits disease progression. The research employs in vitro experiments using multiple established osteosarcoma cell lines, as well as in vivo studies utilizing a nude mouse model of orthotopic xenograft osteosarcoma. Additionally, ESRRG shRNA was used to construct stable ESRRG-reducing OS cell lines to investigate the molecular mechanism by which ZYG II exerts its anti-osteosarcoma effects through the co-regulation of ESRRG and p53. Results indicate that ZYG II administration led to decreased OS cell viability and reduced tumor volumes. Furthermore, cell cycles were arrested at the G0/G1 phase, while the proportion of apoptotic cells increased. Expression of p53, ESRRG, p21, Bax, Cleaved Caspase-9, and Cleaved Caspase-3 proteins increased, while expression of CDK4, Cyclin D1, and Bcl-2 proteins decreased. Multiple ZYG II and ESRRG docking patterns were simulated through molecular docking. Comparing the pharmacodynamic response of ZYG II to OS cell lines with reduced ESRRG and normal expression demonstrated that ZYG II inhibits osteosarcoma progression, induces cell cycle arrest, and promotes cell apoptosis through the coordination of p53 and ESRRG. In conclusion, ZYG II inhibits osteosarcoma progression, leads to cell cycle arrest, and promotes cell apoptosis through synergistic regulation of p53 and ESRRG.
Osteosarcoma/physiopathology*
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Tumor Suppressor Protein p53/genetics*
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Humans
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Animals
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Saponins/chemistry*
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Bone Neoplasms/physiopathology*
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Signal Transduction/drug effects*
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Cell Line, Tumor
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Mice, Nude
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Mice
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Apoptosis/drug effects*
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Receptors, Estrogen/genetics*
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Mice, Inbred BALB C
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Female
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Male
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Xenograft Model Antitumor Assays
6.An MRI multi-sequence feature imputation and fusion mutual-aid model based on sequence deletion for differentiation of high-grade from low-grade glioma
Chuixing WU ; Weixiong ZHONG ; Jincheng XIE ; Ruimeng YANG ; Yuankui WU ; Yikai XU ; Linjing WANG ; Xin ZHEN
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(8):1561-1570
Objective To evaluate the performance of magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)multi-sequence feature imputation and fusion mutual model based on sequence deletion in differentiating high-grade glioma(HGG)from low-grade glioma(LGG).Methods We retrospectively collected multi-sequence MR images from 305 glioma patients,including 189 HGG patients and 116 LGG patients.The region of interest(ROI)of T1-weighted images(T1WI),T2-weighted images(T2WI),T2 fluid attenuated inversion recovery(T2_FLAIR)and post-contrast enhancement T1WI(CE_T1WI)were delineated to extract the radiomics features.A mutual-aid model of MRI multi-sequence feature imputation and fusion based on sequence deletion was used for imputation and fusion of the feature matrix with missing data.The discriminative ability of the model was evaluated using 5-fold cross-validation method and by assessing the accuracy,balanced accuracy,area under the ROC curve(AUC),specificity,and sensitivity.The proposed model was quantitatively compared with other non-holonomic multimodal classification models for discriminating HGG and LGG.Class separability experiments were performed on the latent features learned by the proposed feature imputation and fusion methods to observe the classification effect of the samples in two-dimensional plane.Convergence experiments were used to verify the feasibility of the model.Results For differentiation of HGG from LGG with a missing rate of 10%,the proposed model achieved accuracy,balanced accuracy,AUC,specificity,and sensitivity of 0.777,0.768,0.826,0.754 and 0.780,respectively.The fused latent features showed excellent performance in the class separability experiment,and the algorithm could be iterated to convergence with superior classification performance over other methods at the missing rates of 30%and 50%.Conclusion The proposed model has excellent performance in classification task of HGG and LGG and outperforms other non-holonomic multimodal classification models,demonstrating its potential for efficient processing of non-holonomic multimodal data.
7.Analysis of clinical maintenance effect of 76 organ donors
Shili ZHONG ; Chunyan CHEN ; Xin DU ; Jishuang MOU ; Qian YANG ; Zhengbin WU
China Modern Doctor 2024;62(9):41-43,70
Objective By analyzing the means of donor maintenance from the perspective of intensive care medicine,the difference of clinical indicators before and after donor treatment is obtained,summarizing the treatment experience and effect of clinical maintenance of donor donors,and providing more clinical evidence for the maintenance and treatment of organ donation donors.Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on 76 organ donors collected from the Department of Intensive Care Medicine,Army Medical Center,Chinese People's Liberation Army from January 2014 to December 2021,collected donor maintenance treatment,including mechanical ventilation,continuous renal replacement therapy(CRRT)treatment,enteral nutrition and parenteral nutrition,enteral and parenteral nutrition,plasma exchange,at the same time,the paired t test was used to compare the organ function before and after treatment.Results The lung,liver and kidney of 76 donors were evaluated before and after treatment to determine the number of eligible donors.The difference between the number of eligible donors of kidney and liver before and after treatment was statistically significant(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in lung evaluation(P>0.05).Conclusion Timely and effective organ support therapy for organ transplantation donors is beneficial to the recovery of organ function and improve the utilization rate of organ.
8.Effects of Tuina on motor behavior,oxidative stress and inflammatory response in rats with chronic fatigue syndrome
Qiaoting LIN ; Yebei ZHONG ; Shanglin YANG ; Xin PEI ; Xiaohui YANG ; Wu LI ; Tielang LI
Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine 2024;43(1):39-46
Objective To explore the effect of back Tuina on motor behavior,oxidative stress and in-flammation in rats with chronic fatigue syndrome(CFS).Methods Twenty-four Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into a blank group,a model group and a Tuina group,each of 8,according to a random number table.The CFS rat model was prepared by means of forced weight-bearing swimming combined with chronic stress stimulation in 21 days.After modeling,the Tuina group was given daily 20-minute Tuina for 14 days.The general condition semi-quantitative score,exhaustion swimming time and open field experiment(OFE)distance of all groups were recorded.After the experiment,sam-ples were collected,and the histopathological changes of the vertical spine muscles were observed by hematoxylin and eosin(HE)staining.The cross-sectional area and diameter of muscle fibers were calcu-lated using Image Pro Plus software,and the frequency distribution diagram of cross-sectional area of muscle fibers was processed by using the Origin software.The contents of superoxide dismutase(SOD),glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px)and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ-coactivator 1α(PGC-1α)and tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α,interleukin(IL)-1β,IL-6 in the serum of rats were mea-sured.Results After the intervention,the general condition semi-quantitative score of the Tuina group was significantly lower than the model group(P<0.01),while the exhaustion swimming time and OFE distance were significantly higher than the latter group(P<0.05,P<0.01).(2)HE staining showed that the significant atrophy of erector spinal muscle cells in the model group,was significantly relieved in the Tuina group.(3)Compared with the blank group,the contents of SOD,GSH-Px and PGC-1α in erectus muscles decreased significantly(P<0.01),while those of TNF-α,IL-1β and IL-6 in the se-rum of the model group increased significantly(P<0.01).However,compared with model group,the contents of SOD,GSH-Px and PGC-1α in erectus muscle increased significantly(P<0.05,P<0.01),while those of TNF-α,IL-1β and IL-6 of the Tuina group decreased significantly(P<0.05,P<0.01).Conclusion Tuina in the back can regulate the oxidative stress response,reliever the inflammatory re-sponse and improve the motor behavior of CFS rats.
9.Expression and prognostic value of serum RAGE and CXCL16 in patients with sepsis complicated with acute respiratory distress syndrome
Xin ZHANG ; Zhong LI ; Haiyan HAN ; Zengxiu WU ; Kai WANG ; Jianfeng YAN ; Weiqin DU
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;45(4):420-425
Objective To investigate the expression and prognostic value of serum receptor for advanced glycation end products(RAGE)and CXC-chemokine ligand 16(CXCL16)in patients with sepsis complicated with acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS).Methods A total of 234 patients with sepsis diagnosed and treated in a hospital from January 2019 to January 2022 were selected as the study subjects,and were divided into 82 patients with sepsis complicated with ARDS(ARDS group)and 152 patients with sepsis without ARDS(non-ARDS group)according to whether the subjects were complicated with ARDS.ARDS group was divided into survival group(n=50)and death group(n=32)according to the survival status within 28 days of admission.Another 60 healthy subjects who underwent physical examination in the same period were se-lected as the control group.Serum RAGE and CXCL16 levels were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Pearson correlation analysis of serum RAGE and CXCL16 levels with sequential organ failure assess-ment(SOFA)score,acute physiology and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ(APACHE Ⅱ)score and oxygenation index in patients with sepsis and ARDS.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis of prognostic factors of sep-sis complicated with ARDS.The predictive value of serum RAGE and CXCL16 on the prognosis of sepsis complicated with ARDS patients was analyzed by receiver operating characteristic curve.Results The serum RAGE and CXCL16 levels in ARDS group were higher than those in non-ARDS group and control group,and the serum RAGE and CXCL16 levels in non-ARDS group were higher than those in control group,the differ-ence was statistically significant(P<0.05).Compared with the survival group,the mechanical ventilation time,intensive care unit stay time,procalcitonin,SOFA score,APACHE Ⅱ score,serum RAGE,CXCL16 lev-els were higher in the death group,and the oxygenation index was lower,with statistical significance(all P<0.05).The serum RAGE level in patients with sepsis complicated with ARDS was positively correlated with SOFA score and APACHE Ⅱ score(r=0.603,0.671,P<0.05).Serum CXCL16 levels were positively corre-lated with SOFA score and APACHE Ⅱ score(r=0.655,0.707,P<0.05).Serum RAGE and CXCL16 were negatively correlated with oxygenation index(r=-0.712,-0.683,P<0.05).Multi-factor Logistics regres-sion analysis showed that serum RAGE and CXCL16 were independent risk factors for death within 28 days of admission in patients with sepsis complicated with ARDS.The area under the curve(AUC)of combined de-tection of serum RAGE and CXCL16 for predicting death within 28 days of admission in patients with sepsis complicated with ARDS was 0.882,which was higher than that of single index detection of serum RAGE and CXCL16,and the difference was statistically significant(Z=4.450,4.906,P<0.05).Conclusion The com-bined detection of serum RAGE and CXCL16 is helpful to evaluate the clinical prognosis of sepsis complicated with ARDS patients.
10.Downregulation of MUC1 Inhibits Proliferation and Promotes Apoptosis by Inactivating NF-κB Signaling Pathway in Human Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Shou-Wu WU ; Shao-Kun LIN ; Zhong-Zhu NIAN ; Xin-Wen WANG ; Wei-Nian LIN ; Li-Ming ZHUANG ; Zhi-Sheng WU ; Zhi-Wei HUANG ; A-Min WANG ; Ni-Li GAO ; Jia-Wen CHEN ; Wen-Ting YUAN ; Kai-Xian LU ; Jun LIAO
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2024;51(9):2182-2193
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of mucin 1 (MUC1) on the proliferation and apoptosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and its regulatory mechanism. MethodsThe 60 NPC and paired para-cancer normal tissues were collected from October 2020 to July 2021 in Quanzhou First Hospital. The expression of MUC1 was measured by real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR) in the patients with PNC. The 5-8F and HNE1 cells were transfected with siRNA control (si-control) or siRNA targeting MUC1 (si-MUC1). Cell proliferation was analyzed by cell counting kit-8 and colony formation assay, and apoptosis was analyzed by flow cytometry analysis in the 5-8F and HNE1 cells. The qPCR and ELISA were executed to analyze the levels of TNF-α and IL-6. Western blot was performed to measure the expression of MUC1, NF-кB and apoptosis-related proteins (Bax and Bcl-2). ResultsThe expression of MUC1 was up-regulated in the NPC tissues, and NPC patients with the high MUC1 expression were inclined to EBV infection, growth and metastasis of NPC. Loss of MUC1 restrained malignant features, including the proliferation and apoptosis, downregulated the expression of p-IкB、p-P65 and Bcl-2 and upregulated the expression of Bax in the NPC cells. ConclusionDownregulation of MUC1 restrained biological characteristics of malignancy, including cell proliferation and apoptosis, by inactivating NF-κB signaling pathway in NPC.

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