1.Buzhong Yiqitang Regulates Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress via Nrf2/ROS/PERK/CHOP Signaling Pathway to Attenuate Cisplatin Resistance in NSCLC
He LI ; Yuetong LIU ; Jingyi HUANG ; Qirui MU ; Chunying LIU ; Yuan GAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(10):79-89
ObjectiveTo explore the molecular mechanism of Buzhong Yiqitang in attenuating cisplatin resistance of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells (A549/DDP) by regulating endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) via the nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)/reactive oxygen species (ROS)/double-stranded RNA-activated protein kinase R (PKR)-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase (PERK)/CCAAT enhancer-binding protein homologous protein (CHOP) signaling pathway. MethodsSprague Dawley
2.Buzhong Yiqitang Induces Ferroptosis by Regulating PCBP1 to Attenuate Cisplatin Resistance in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Yuetong LIU ; He LI ; Qirui MU ; Jingyi HUANG ; Haoran CAI ; Chunying LIU ; Yuan GAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(10):90-97
ObjectiveTo explore the molecular mechanism of Buzhong Yiqitang in attenuating cisplatin resistance in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) by inducing ferroptosis via poly(rC)-binding protein 1 (PCBP1). MethodsThe serum containing Buzhong Yiqitang was prepared and cisplatin-resistant human non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells (A549/DDP) were cultured and randomly grouped as follows: Blank (10% blank serum), model (10% blank serum+20 mg·L-1 cisplatin), Buzhong Yiqitang (10% serum containing Buzhong Yiqitang+20 mg·L-1 cisplatin), Fe-1 (10% blank serum+20 mg·L-1 cisplatin+5 μmol·L-1 Fe-1), and Buzhong Yiqitang+Fe-1 (10% serum containing Buzhong Yiqitang+20 mg·L-1 cisplatin+5 μmol·L-1 Fe-1). Firstly, PCR Array was used to screen ferroptosis-related genes regulated by Buzhong Yiqitang, and PCBP1 was identified as the target for studying the attenuation of cisplatin resistance by Buzhong Yiqitang. Subsequently, the median inhibitory concentration (IC50) of cisplatin in each group was determined by the cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) method and the resistance index (RI) was calculated. The ultrastructure of A549/DDP cells in each group was observed by transmission electron microscopy. The protein levels of PCBP1 and glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) were determined by Western blot. The lipid reactive oxygen species (ROS) content in each group was determined by the C11-BODIRY 581/591 fluorescence probe. The ferrous ion assay kit was used to measure the ferrous ion content in each group. The malondialdehyde (MDA) assay kit was used to determine the MDA content in each group. ResultsCompared with model group, the IC50 of cisplatin and the RI of A549/DDP cells decreased in the Buzhong Yiqitang group (P<0.05) but increased in the Fe-1 group (P<0.05). The IC50 of cisplatin and the RI of A549/DDP cells in the Buzhong Yiqitang+Fe-1 group were lower than those in the Fe-1 group (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the Buzhong Yiqitang group showed obvious mitochondrial ferroptosis, while the mitochondrial damage became less obvious after Fe-1 treatment. Compared with that in the Fe-1 group, the mitochondrial ferroptosis was aggravated after the intervention with Buzhong Yiqitang. Compared with blank group, the model group showed down-regulated expression levels of PCBP1 and GPX4 (P<0.05) and increased content of lipid ROS, ferrous ions, and MDA (P<0.05) in A549/DDP cells. Compared with model group, the Buzhong Yiqitang group showed down-regulated expression levels of PCBP1 and GPX4 (P<0.05) and increased content of lipid ROS, ferrous ions, and MDA (P<0.05), while the Fe-1 group showed up-regulated expression levels of PCBP1 and GPX4 (P<0.05) and reduced content of lipid ROS, ferrous ions, and MDA (P<0.05). Compared with the Fe-1 group, the Buzhong Yiqitang+Fe-1 group showed down-regulated expression levels of PCBP1 and GPX4 and increased content of lipid ROS, ferrous ions, and MDA (P<0.05). ConclusionBuzhong Yiqitang attenuated cisplatin resistance in NSCLC by regulating PCBP1 to induce ferroptosis.
3.Buzhong Yiqitang Regulates Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress to Attenuate Cisplatin Resistance in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer via Nrf2/ROS Pathway
Dan YU ; Qirui MU ; He LI ; Yuetong LIU ; Jingyi HUANG ; Yuan GAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(10):98-104
ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism of Buzhong Yiqitang in attenuating cisplatin resistance in non-small cell lung cancer by observing the effects of Buzhong Yiqitang on endoplasmic reticulum stress-related molecules in human lung adenocarcinoma cells (A549) and cisplatin-resistant cells in human lung adenocarcinoma cells (A549/DDP) via the nuclear factor E2-related factor 2(Nrf2)/reactive oxygen species(ROS) pathway. MethodsThe serum containing Buzhong Yiqitang was prepared and A549 cells and A549/DDP cells were cultured. The cells were randomized into groups A (A549 cells+blank serum), B (A549 cells+20 mg·L-1 cisplatin+blank serum), C (A549 cells+20 mg·L-1 cisplatin+10% Buzhong Yiqitang-containing serum), D (A549/DDP cells+blank serum), E (A549/DDP cells+20 mg·L-1 cisplatin+blank serum), and F (A549/DDP cells+20 mg·L-1 cisplatin+10% Buzhong Yiqitang-containing serum). The cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) method was used to detect the half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) of cisplatin. The protein levels of Nrf2 and p-Nrf2 were determined by Western blotting. The DCFH-DA fluorescent probe was used to measure the content of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in each group. The protein levels of glucose-regulated protein 78 (GRP78), activated transcription factor 6 (ATF6), and C/EBP-homologous protein (CHOP) were determined by Western blot. ResultsCompared with group B, group C showed a reduction in IC50 of cisplatin (P<0.05), which held true in group E compared with group F (P<0.05). Moreover, the IC50 of cisplatin to A549/DDP cells was higher than that to A549 cells before and after Buzhong Yiqitang intervention (P<0.05). Compared with group A, group B showed up-regulated protein levels of Nrf2 and p-Nrf2 (P<0.05). Compared with group B, group C showed down-regulated protein levels of Nrf2 and p-Nrf2 (P<0.05). Compared with group D, group E showed up-regulated protein levels of Nrf2 and p-Nrf2 (P<0.05), which, however, were significantly down-regulated in group F (P<0.05). The ROS content and the protein levels of GRP78, ATF6, and CHOP followed a descending trend of group C > group B > group A in A549 cells and group F > group E > group D in A549/DDP cells (P<0.05). Moreover, the ROS content and the protein levels of GRP78, ATF6, and CHOP in A549 cells were higher than those in A549/DDP cells before and after Buzhong Yiqitang intervention (P<0.05). ConclusionBuzhong Yiqitang may regulate endoplasmic reticulum stress via the Nrf2/ROS pathway to attenuate cisplatin resistance in non-small cell lung cancer.
4.Traditional Chinese Medicine Ameliorates Tumor Chemotherapy Resistance: A Review
Jingyi HUANG ; Yuetong LIU ; He LI ; Qirui MU ; Chenyi LI ; Chunying LIU ; Yuan GAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(10):105-116
In the process of tumor chemotherapy, the emergence of multi-drug resistance (MDR) has always been a thorny problem, which is a result of the joint action of the host, tumor cells, and the immune microenvironment. Tumor cells can escape the toxicity of chemotherapeutic drugs through multiple pathways, being easy to produce drug resistance. MDR greatly restricts the effect of chemotherapeutic drugs on tumor cells and affects their therapeutic effects. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has the unique advantages of multi-target, multi-pathway and individualized treatment. The TCM treatment of tumors emphasizes regulating Yin and Yang, as well as reinforcing healthy Qi and dispelling pathogen. In recent years, TCM has demonstrated remarkable efficacy in the treatment of tumors and the amelioration of multi-drug resistance. TCM not only can target the phenomenon of MDR but also greatly weakens the side effects of the patients after the chemotherapy, thus improving the survival quality and rate of the patients. Accordingly, many patients adopt TCM as an adjuvant therapy during or after chemotherapy. The binding of TCM to targets can reverse the drug resistance of various tumors, which has become an emerging research highlight. From the regulatory mechanism of TCM on MDR of tumors, this paper introduces the mechanisms by which tumor cells continue to grow, proliferate, and metastasize by adjusting the intracellular drug concentration, altering or utilizing the tumor microenvironment, and affecting the cell death mode to achieve the resistance to chemotherapeutic drugs. In this regard, the active ingredients and compound prescriptions of TCM can increase the sensitivity of chemotherapeutic drugs by down-regulating drug transporters, improving the tumor microenvironment, and modulating the drug resistance pathways associated with apoptosis, autophagy, ferroptosis, or pyroptosis. The aim of this paper is to explore more clinical practical value of TCM in the treatment of tumors and provide exploratory ideas and a theoretical basis for the future research on tumors and MDR.
5.Identification and Analysis of NnOMT and NnNMT Gene Families in Nelumbo nucifera
Zhuyin CHEN ; Yuetong YU ; Chenyang HAO ; Mingru LIU ; Sha CHEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(3):152-160
ObjectiveThe biosynthetic pathways of benzylisoquinoline alkaloids(BIAs) in Nelumbo nucifera are of great theoretical and economic value. In this paper, N. nucifera O-methyltransferase(NnOMT) and N. nucifera N-methyltransferase(NnNMT) gene families were identified and analyzed by bioinformatics in order to facilitate the biosynthetic pathway of BIAs in N. nucifera. MethodBased on the whole genome of N. nucifera, UniPort and National Center for Biotechnology Information(NCBI) databases were used to identify the NnOMT and NnNMT gene families of N. nucifera, and analyze their physicochemical properties and subcellular localization, then TBtools, MEME, MEGA 11.0, FigTree 1.4.4 and other tools were used to analyze the phylogeny, sequence characteristics, gene structure, functional annotation and cis-acting elements of NnOMT and NnNMT genes identified in the previous stage. ResultA total of 61 NnOMT and NnNMT genes were identified in this paper, the number of amino acids encoded by these genes ranged from 168 aa to 580 aa, the isoelectric point ranged from 4.76 to 9.16, and the relative molecular weight ranged from 18 699.52 Da to 64 934.53 Da, most of which showed acidic and mostly hydrophilic proteins. There were 10 conserved motifs, Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG) analysis enriched a total of 12 pathways, including metabolism, biosynthesis of phenylpropane and isoquinoline alkaloids, etc. And Visualization of Gene Ontology(GO) enrichment results showed that 61 NnOMT and NnNMT genes were annotated to 32 items, which included 16 molecular functions[such as reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide(NADH) activity and exopeptidase activity] and 16 biological processes(such as metabolic process of carbon tetrachloride, anaerobic carbon tetrachloride metabolic process and responses to exogenous biological stimuli). There were a variety of cis-acting elements in the promoter regions of NnOMT and NnNMT genes, mainly promoter and enhancer regions element, light responsive element and methyl jasmonate responsive element. ConclusionIn this study, a comprehensive bioinformatics analysis of 61 NnOMT and NnNMT genes is carried out based on the genome data of N. nucifera, which lays a foundation for research on the gene structure and function of NnOMT and NnNMT gene families, and provides a reference for biosynthetic pathway elucidation of BIAs in N. nucifera.
6.Buzhong Yiqitang Regulates Apoptosis via Nrf2/ROS Pathway to Alleviate Cisplatin Resistance in A549/DDP Cells
Qirui MU ; He LI ; Yuetong LIU ; Yuan GAO ; Chunying LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(1):95-102
ObjectiveTo explore the mechanism of Buzhong Yiqitang-containing serum in alleviating the cisplatin resistance in human non-small cell lung cancer (A549/DDP) cells via regulating the nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)/reactive oxygen species (ROS) signaling pathway. MethodThe serum containing Buzhong Yiqitang was prepared and A549/DDP cells were cultured and randomly grouped: blank (10% blank serum), cisplatin (10% blank serum+20 mg·L-1 cisplatin), Buzhong Yiqitang (10% Buzhong Yiqitang-containing serum+20 mg·L-1 cisplatin), ML385 (10% blank serum+5 μmol·L-1 ML385+20 mg·L-1 cisplatin), Buzhong Yiqitang+ML385 (10% Buzhong Yiqitang-containing serum+5 μmol·L-1 ML385+20 mg·L-1 cisplatin), tertiary butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) (10% blank serum+5 μmol·L-1 TBHQ+20 mg·L-1 cisplatin), and Buzhong Yiqitang+TBHQ (10% Buzhong Yiqitang-containing serum+5 μmol·L-1 TBHQ+20 mg·L-1 cisplatin). The median inhibitory concentration (IC50) of cisplatin in each group was determined by the cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) method and the resistance index (RI) was calculated. The apoptosis rate was detected by flow cytometry. The ROS content of each group was determined with the DCFH-DA fluorescence probe. Western blot was employed to determine the protein levels of Nrf2, cleaved cysteinyl aspartate-specific protease-3 (cleaved Caspase-3), cytochrome C (Cyt C), and B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2). ResultCompared with those in the cisplatin group, the IC50 and RI of A549/DDP cells to cisplatin in Buzhong Yiqitang, ML385, and Buzhong Yiqitang+ML385 groups decreased (P˂0.05). Compared with the blank group, the cisplatin, Buzhong Yiqitang, ML385, and Buzhong Yiqitang+ML385 groups showed increased apoptosis rate of A549/DDP cells (P˂0.05). Compared with the blank group, cisplatin promoted the expression of Nrf2 (P˂0.05). Compared with the cisplatin group, Buzhong Yiqitang, ML385, and Buzhong Yiqitang+ML385 inhibited the expression of Nrf2 (P<0.05), elevated the ROS level (P˂0.05), up-regulated the protein levels of cleaved Caspase-3 and Cyt C, and down-regulated the protein level of Bcl-2 (P<0.05), which were the most significant in the Buzhong Yiqitang+ML385 group. Compared with the cisplatin group, the TBHQ group showed increased IC50 and RI of cisplatin (P<0.05), decreased apoptosis rate of A549/DDP cells (P<0.05), up-regulated protein levels of Nrf2 and Bcl-2 (P<0.05), lowered level of ROS (P˂0.05), and down-regulated protein levels of cleaved Caspase-3 and Cyt C (P<0.05). Compared with the TBHQ group, Buzhong Yiqitang+TBHQ decreased the IC50 and RI of cisplatin in A549/DDP cells (P<0.05), increased the apoptosis rate (P<0.05), down-regulated the protein levels of Nrf2 and Bcl-2 (P<0.05), increased ROS (P˂0.05), and up-regulated the protein levels of cleaved Caspase-3 and Cyt C (P<0.05). ConclusionBuzhong Yiqitang induced apoptosis by inhibiting Nrf2/ROS pathway to alleviate cisplatin resistance in A549/DDP cells.
7.Trend analysis of chronic kidney disease incidence and mortality in Chinese population based on age-period-cohort model
Shihong DONG ; Yan LIU ; Huaiju GE ; Yuetong LIN ; Weimin GUAN ; Wenyu SU ; Guifeng MA
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2024;35(1):12-15
Objective To investigate the changing trend and epidemiological characteristics of the incidence and mortality of chronic kidney disease (CKD) with age, period and birth cohort in Chinese population. Methods Based on the data of incidence and mortality of CKD in Chinese population aged 20-80 years from 1990 to 2019 in GHDx database, joinpoint regression model was used to analyze the incidence and mortality trend of CKD. An age-period-cohort model was constructed to analyze the effects of age, period, and birth cohort on the trend of CKD incidence and mortality. Results Joinpoint regression analysis showed that the standardized incidence rate of chronic kidney disease in Chinese population increased from 146.37/100 000 in 1990 to 161.52/100 000 in 2019, while the standardized mortality rate decreased from 12.98/100 000 in 1990 to 11.23/100 000 in 2019. The APC model analysis showed that the risk of CKD incidence and death in the Chinese population increased with age, while the risk of CKD incidence increased with the increase of period. The risk of death did not change significantly with the increase of period. The cohort born later had a lower risk of CKD incidence and death compared to the cohort born earlier. Conclusion At present, the age effect and period effect of the incidence and death risk of chronic kidney disease in China are dominant. It is important to take effective measures and intervene in a timely manner, especially to strengthen the protection of older high-risk groups born earlier.
8.Effect of balance training on chronic ankle instability:a meta-analysis
Yuetong WANG ; Liang PENG ; Yuying SU ; Jiajun LIU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(24):3930-3936
OBJECTIVE:Chronic ankle instability is mainly characterized by symptoms such as muscle weakness,intermittent pain,and repeated sprains,which seriously affect exercise and daily life.Loss of proprioception,prolongation of fibular reaction time,and weakening of valgus force may be the main symptoms of chronic ankle instability,so exercise intervention can effectively improve the symptoms related to ankle instability.Meta-analysis was used to quantitatively evaluate the effect of balance training on the rehabilitation intervention of chronic ankle instability,providing a reliable theoretical basis and practical basis for chronic ankle instability patients to scientifically formulate exercise prescriptions. METHODS:The randomized controlled trial of balance training on symptom rehabilitation and dynamic equilibrium of patients with chronic ankle instability was retrieved on CNKI,VIP,Web of Science,and PubMed.The literature was published from the inception to November 23,2022.Two reviewers were included to evaluate the quality of the included literature based on the physical therapy evidence scale.The primary outcome measure is the Self Functional Rating Scale,and the secondary outcome measure is the Star Shift Balance Test,both of which are continuous variables.Forest mapping,meta-regression,subgroup analysis,sensitivity analysis,and publication bias evaluation were performed on the included literature using RevMan 5.3 and Stata-SE 15 software. RESULTS:(1)A total of 18 articles of randomized controlled trials were screened and 641 patients with chronic ankle instability were included in the study.Overall,the methodological quality of the literature was relatively high.(2)Meta-analysis results showed that balance training improved the functional rehabilitation effect of chronic ankle instability patients(SMD=0.82,95%CI:0.41-1.23,P<0.000 1).Meta-regression exhibited that intervention time might be the main reason for heterogeneity(P=0.008).(3)The subgroup analysis results revealed that 6 weeks of intervention(SMD=0.98,95%CI:0.31-1.65,P=0.03),more than 3 interventions per week(SMD=0.87,95%CI:0.30-1.44,P=0.003),and each intervention time less than 20 minutes(SMD=0.89,95%CI:0.61-1.66,P<0.000 1)were the best rehabilitation plans to improve the functional rehabilitation effect of chronic ankle instability patients.(4)Meta-analysis results also showed that balance training improved the stretching degree of the anterior side(SMD=0.56,95%CI:0.31-0.80,P<0.05),posterior inner side(SMD=0.88,95%CI:0.45-1.32,P<0.05),and posterior outer side(SMD=0.84,95%CI:0.22-1.46,P<0.05)of the star shift balance test. CONCLUSION:Current clinical evidence shows that balance training can improve ankle instability symptoms and elevate dynamic equilibrium ability in chronic ankle instability patients.It is recommended to intervene more than 3 times a week,with each intervention lasting less than 20 minutes,to achieve better rehabilitation effects.
9.Discussion on Magnetic Resonance Compatibility of Implantable Brain-Computer Interface Devices
Kaixiang JIN ; Xun LIU ; Sheng HU ; Yonghua LI ; Yuetong WU ; Jiaxing LI ; Chenghuai MO
Chinese Journal of Medical Instrumentation 2024;48(5):486-492
Brain-computer interface(BCI)devices are crucial tools for neural stimulation and recording,offering broad prospects in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders.Furthermore,magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)is an effective and non-invasive technique for capturing whole-brain signals,providing detailed information on brain structures and activation patterns.Integrating the neural stimulation/recording capabilities of BCI devices with the non-invasive detection function of MRI is considered highly significant for brain function analysis.However,this combination imposes specific requirements on the magnetic and electronic performance of neural interface devices.The interaction between BCI devices and MRI is initially explored.Subsequently,potential safety risks arising from their combination are summarized and organized.Starting from the source of these hazards,such as the metallic electrodes and wires of BCI devices,the issues are analyzed,and current research countermeasures are summarized.In conclusion,the regulatory oversight of BCI's magnetic resonance safety is briefly discussed,and suggestions for enhancing the magnetic resonance compatibility of related BCI devices are proposed.
10.Effects of Buzhong Yiqi Decoction medicated serum combined with cisplatin on Nrf2, PRX1, SOD and GPX4 protein in human lung adenocarcinoma A549/DDP cells
He LI ; Dan YU ; Qirui MU ; Yuetong LIU ; Yuan GAO
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;46(5):607-613
Objective:To discuss the effects of Buzhong Yiqi Decoction medicated serum combined with cisplatin on the expression of Nrf2 and its effects of downstream antioxidant proteins in human pulmonary adenocarcinoma A549/DDP cells.Methods:Totally 60 rats were divided into blank group, low-dosage group, medium-dosage group, and high-dosage group using a random number table method, with 15 rats in each group. The low-, medium-, and high-dosage groups were orally administered with 3.29, 6.57, and 13.13 g/kg Buzhong Yiqi Decoction for gavage, once a day, for 7 days. 1 hour after the last administration, blood was collected from the abdominal aorta to prepare the serum containing Buzhong Yiqi Decoction. A549/DDP cells were divided into 5 groups: blank group (rat serum), model group (rat serum+cisplatin), low-dosage group (low-dosage Buzhong Yiqi Decoction medicated serum+cisplatin), medium-dosage group (medium-dosage Buzhong Yiqi Decoction medicated serum +cisplatin), and high-dosage group (high-dosage Buzhong Yiqi Decoction medicated serum+cisplatin). And 24 h after the Buzhong Yiqi Decoction intervention, CCK-8 method was used to detect the IC 50 of cisplatin in each group. The fluorescence expression intensity of p-Nrf2 in A549/DDP cells of each group was determined by confocal fluorescence localization method. The mRNA relative expression of Nrf2 in A549/DDP cells of each group was detected by RT-qPCR. The relative expressions of Nrf2, p-Nrf2, GPX4, PRX1 and SOD in A549/DDP cells of each group were detected by Western blot. Results:Compared with the model group, the IC 50 of A549/DDP cells to cisplatin decreased in the low-, medium-, and high-dosage groups ( P<0.01); the fluorescence intensity of p-Nrf2 decreased ( P<0.01); the level of Nrf2 mRNA decreased ( P<0.01); the protein expressions of Nrf2, p-Nrf2, SOD, PRX1, and GPX4 were down-regulated ( P<0.01), with the effect being more significant in the medium- and high-dosage groups ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Buzhong Yiqi Decoction medicated serum can improve cisplatin resistance in human pulmonary adenocarcinoma cancer by inhibiting the active expression of Nrf2 in A549/DDP cells and down-regulating the target genes of SOD, PRX1 and GPX4 in vivo.


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