1.Exploring Detoxication Mechanism of Dioscoreae Bulbiferae Rhizoma Processed with Phaseoli Radiati Semen Juice Based on Target Organ Ferroptosis
Yaqian DUAN ; Lingling SONG ; Yueyue ZHANG ; Junming WANG ; Minghao LIU ; Yamin LI ; Bingyin LI ; Xiaohui WU ; Yanmei WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(10):70-76
ObjectiveTo investigate the attenuating effect of Dioscoreae Bulbiferae Rhizoma(DBR) processed with Phaseoli Radiati Semen(PRS) juice, and explore the attenuating mechanism based on ferroptosis of the main toxic target organ. MethodSixty male ICR mice were randomly divided into blank group, DBR group, water roasted DBR group(hereinafter referred to as water group), PRS juice-roasted DBR group 1(DBR-PRS 10∶1, stuffy moistening for 40 min, stir-fried at 130 ℃ for 18 min, hereinafter referred to as group 1), PRS juice-roasted DBR group 2(DBR-PRS 10∶1, stuffy moistening for 80 min, stir-fried at 100 ℃ for 14 min, hereinafter referred to as group 2), PRS juice-roasted DBR group 3(DBR-PRS=20∶3, stuffy moistening for 40 min, stir-fried at 160 ℃ for 14 min, hereinafter referred to as group 3). The raw and processed groups of DBR were gavaged with their corresponding 95% ethanol extract at a dose of 3 g·kg-1·d-1, while the blank group was gavaged with an equal volume of 0.5% sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, once a day for 14 consecutive days. Hematoxylin-eosin(HE) staining was used to observe the histopathological changes of mouse liver. Alanine aminotransferase(ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase(AST) levels in serum, as well as malondialdehyde(MDA), ferrous ions(Fe2+), reduced glutathione(GSH) and superoxide dismutase(SOD) levels in liver tissue were detected by the biochemical detection. Western blot was used to detect the expression of iron key proteins such as ferritin heavy chain 1(FTH1) and glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4). ResultHE staining results showed that the liver tissue structure of the blank group was clear, the morphology of hepatocytes was normal, the cytoplasms of hepatocytes in the DBR group and water group were loose and vacuolar, with obvious pathological damages, and the pathologic damages of mice in the group 1-3 were significantly improved. Compared with the blank group, the levels of ALT, AST, MDA and Fe2+ in mice from the DBR group were significantly increased(P<0.01), while GSH and SOD levels were significantly reduced(P<0.01), and the protein expression levels of FTH1 and GPX4 were significantly decreased(P<0.01). Compared with the DBR group, the ALT, AST,MDA and Fe2+ levels of mice in the group 1-3 were significantly reduced(P<0.05, P<0.01), the GSH and SOD levels and the protein expression levels of FTH1 and GPX4 were significantly increased(P<0.01). Compared with the water group, the AST and MDA levels of mice in the group 1-3 were significantly reduced(P<0.05, P<0.01), the SOD level significantly increased(P<0.05, P<0.01), the FTH1 protein expression significantly increased(P<0.01), and the serum ALT level of mice in the group 2-3 significantly reduce(P<0.01), Fe2+ level significantly reduced(P<0.01), GSH level significantly increased(P<0.05, P<0.01), and GPX4 protein expression significantly increased(P<0.05, P<0.01). Among the group 1-3, the group 3 had the best detoxification effect. ConclutionProcessing with PRS juice can reduce the liver injury induced by DBR, and the mechanism may be related to the inhibition of ferroptosis in the liver.
2.Evaluation of the safety and efficacy of mitomycin C-perfluorooctyl bromide liposome nanoparticles in the treatment of human pterygium fibroblasts
Tao LI ; Lingshan LIAO ; Shenglan ZHU ; Juan TANG ; Xiaoli WU ; Qilin FANG ; Ying LI ; Biao LI ; Qin TIAN ; Junmei WAN ; Yi YANG ; Yueyue TAN ; Jiaqian LI ; Juan DU ; Yan ZHOU ; Dan ZHANG ; Xingde LIU
Recent Advances in Ophthalmology 2024;44(2):100-105
Objective To prepare a nano drug(PFOB@Lip-MMC)with liposome as the carrier,liquid perfluorooc-tyl bromide(PFOB)as core and mitomycin C(MMC)loading on the liposome shell and study its inhibitory effect on the proliferation of human pterygium fibroblasts(HPFs).Methods The thin film dispersion-hydration ultrasonic method was used to prepare PFOB@Lip-MMC and detect its physical and chemical properties.Cell Counting Kit-8,Cam-PI cell viability staining and flow cytometry were employed to detect the impact of different concentrations of PFOB@Lip-MMC on the via-bility of HPFs.DiI fluorescence labeled PFOB@Lip-MMC was used to observe the permeability of the nano drug to HPFs under a laser confocal microscope.After establishing HPF inflammatory cell models,they were divided into the control group(with sterile phosphate-buffered saline solution added),PFOB@Lip group(with PFOB@Lip added),MMC group(with MMC added),PFOB@Lip-MMC group(with PFOB@Lip-MMC added)and normal group(with fresh culture medi-um added)according to the experimental requirements.After co-incubation for 24 h,flow cytometer was used to detect the apoptosis rate of inflammatory cells,and the gene expression levels of interleukin(IL)-1β,prostaglandin E2(PGE2),tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α and vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)in cells were analyzed by PCR.Results The average particle size and Zeta potential of PFOB@Lip-MMC were(103.45±2.17)nm and(27.34±1.03)mV,respec-tively,and its entrapped efficiency and drug loading rate were(72.85±3.28)%and(34.27±2.04)%,respectively.The sustained-release MMC of drug-loaded nanospheres reached(78.34±2.92)%in vitro in a 24-hour ocular surface environ-ment.The biological safety of PFOB@Lip-MMC significantly improved compared to MMC.In terms of the DiI fluorescence labeled PFOB@Lip-MMC,after co-incubation with inflammatory HPFs for 2 h,DiI fluorescence labeling was diffusely dis-tributed in the cytoplasm of inflammatory HPFs.The apoptosis rate of inflammatory HPFs in the PFOB@Lip-MMC group[(77.23±4.93)%]was significantly higher than that in the MMC group[(51.62±3.28)%].The PCR examination results showed that the gene transcription levels of IL-1 β,PGE2,TNF-α and VEGF in other groups were significantly reduced com-pared to the control group and PFOB@Lip group,with the most significant decrease in the PFOB@Lip-MMC group(all P<0.05).Conclusion In this study,a novel nano drug(PFOB@LIP-MMC)that inhibited the proliferation of HPFs was successfully synthesized,and its cytotoxicity was significantly reduced compared to the original drugs.It has good bio-compatibility and anti-inflammatory effects,providing a new treatment approach for reducing the recurrence rate after pte-rygium surgery.
3.Effects of pelvic-abdominal mechanics exercises during pregnancy on improving perinatal pelvic floor function in primiparous women
Suwan HUANG ; Jin QIU ; Ying WU ; Aozheng CHEN ; Xiaoyan MAO ; Yueyue LI
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;58(5):656-664
Objective:To explore the effects of pelvic-abdominal mechanics exercises during pregnancy on improving pelvic floor function in primiparous women during the perinatal period.Methods:A single-center prospective study selected 200 primipara of singleton pregnancies with prenatal care and delivery established at Shanghai Tongren hospital from June 2022 to June 2023 as the study subjects. Participants were divided into two groups: the exercise group (100 cases) and the control group (100 cases) by using a random number table method, five participants dropped out of the study due to reasons such as follow-up failure. Ultimately, the exercise group consisted of 97 cases, while the control group consisted of 98 cases. Participants who engaged in pelvic-abdominal mechanics exercises for at least 3 months, exercising once a week, were included in the exercise group. Those who did not engage in exercise were included in control group. Comparing the two groups in terms of pregnancy discomfort symptoms, delivery outcomes, postpartum pelvic floor electromyography results, postpartum quality of life, and pelvic floor disease incidence. The statistical methods utilized included independent t-test, Pearson chi-square test, Fisher′s exact test, and Mann-Whitney U test. Results:In the late stage of pregnancy, the VAS score for low back pain was 5.05±1.22 in the exercise group and 5.47±1.55 in the control group, with a statistically significant difference ( t=2.090, P<0.05). The PFDI-20 score was 23.33±8.41 in the exercise group and 25.76±8.34 in the control group, with a statistically significant difference ( t=2.026, P<0.05). The PFIQ-7 score was 19.21±7.69 in the exercise group and 26.66±6.19 in the control group, with a statistically significant difference ( t=6.851, P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in sleep quality and incidence of urinary incontinence between the two groups in late pregnancy ( t=1.252, P=0.396, P>0.05). In terms of childbirth outcomes, the exercise group had a vaginal delivery rate of 81.44% (79 cases), while the control group had a rate of 64.28% (63 cases), with a statistically significant difference (χ 2=9.022, P<0.05). The duration of the second stage of labor was (42.68±21.38) minutes in the exercise group and (50.54±21.33) minutes in the control group, with a statistically significant difference ( t=2.178, P<0.05). At 42 days postpartum, the evaluation of pelvic floor function showed that the vaginal pressure in the exercise group was 62.19±10.04, while in the control group it was 52.68±15.55, with a statistically significant difference ( t=-5.074, P<0.05). The MOS grading in the exercise group was 3.82±1.26, whereas in the control group it was 2.34±1.55, with a statistically significant difference ( t=-7.355, P<0.05). In terms of the incidence of postpartum pelvic floor disorders, the occurrence of pelvic organ prolapse was 7.22% in the exercise group and 12.24% in the control group, with no statistically significant difference (χ 2=1.402, P>0.05). The occurrence rate of stress urinary incontinence was 13.4% in the exercise group and 30.61% in the control group, with a statistically significant difference ( P=0.015, P<0.05). Conclusion:Pelvic-abdominal mechanics exercises may have some advantages in reducing symptoms related to perinatal pelvic floor dysfunction, enhancing pelvic floor function, and preventing the occurrence of pelvic floor disease.
4.Adiponectin receptor mediated berberine to alleviate renal lipid toxicity in mice with diabetic kidney disease
Yueyue WU ; Zaoping CHEN ; Li SHENG ; Xinmei HUANG ; Rui ZHANG ; Mengxue YANG ; Jun LIU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2024;31(3):433-439
Objective To explore whether adiponectin receptor 1/2(AdipoR1/R2)mediates berberine to alleviate renal lipid toxicity in mice with diabetic kidney disease.Methods C57BLKS/J db/db mice and db/m mice were selected and divided into 4 groups,with 8 in each group.db/db mice and db/m mice were given berberine(150 mg·kg-1·d-)or placebo by gavage for 12 weeks,respectively.After intervention,blood glucose,blood lipids,urinary microalbumin/creatinine ratio and urinary albumin excretion rate were determined.Kidney tissues were taken for pathological examination,and oil red O staining,immunohistochemistry,ELISA and Western blotting were used to examine lipid deposition,AdipoRl/R2 expression and fibrosis markers expressions,etc.,respectively.The human glomerular endothelial cell line(HGEC)was used to verify the role of AdipoR1/R2 in berberine alleviating renal lipid toxicity.Results After berberine intervention,the body weight,blood glucose,lipids,proteinuria,renal lipid deposition,and renal pathological changes decreased in db/db mice(P<0.05);the expressions of AdipoR1 and AdipoR2 increased,expressions of TGF-β1 and Col-Ⅳ decreased,and the expressions of PPAR-α and p-AMPK increased in kidney tissue of db/db mice(P<0.05).In high-fat cultured HGEC cells treated with berberine-treated db/db mouse serum,the expressions of TGF-β1 and Col-Ⅳ decreased,while the expressions of PPAR-α and p-AMPK increased(P<0.05);after AdipoR1/R2 on HGEC cells were silenced,the expressions of TGF-β1 and Col-Ⅳ increased,while the expressions of PPAR-α and p-AMPK decreased(P<0.05).Conclusions Berberine can reduce renal lipid toxicity in diabetic nephropathy mice,and adiponectin receptor may mediate this effect of berberine.
5.Effects of pelvic-abdominal mechanics exercises during pregnancy on improving perinatal pelvic floor function in primiparous women
Suwan HUANG ; Jin QIU ; Ying WU ; Aozheng CHEN ; Xiaoyan MAO ; Yueyue LI
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;58(5):656-664
Objective:To explore the effects of pelvic-abdominal mechanics exercises during pregnancy on improving pelvic floor function in primiparous women during the perinatal period.Methods:A single-center prospective study selected 200 primipara of singleton pregnancies with prenatal care and delivery established at Shanghai Tongren hospital from June 2022 to June 2023 as the study subjects. Participants were divided into two groups: the exercise group (100 cases) and the control group (100 cases) by using a random number table method, five participants dropped out of the study due to reasons such as follow-up failure. Ultimately, the exercise group consisted of 97 cases, while the control group consisted of 98 cases. Participants who engaged in pelvic-abdominal mechanics exercises for at least 3 months, exercising once a week, were included in the exercise group. Those who did not engage in exercise were included in control group. Comparing the two groups in terms of pregnancy discomfort symptoms, delivery outcomes, postpartum pelvic floor electromyography results, postpartum quality of life, and pelvic floor disease incidence. The statistical methods utilized included independent t-test, Pearson chi-square test, Fisher′s exact test, and Mann-Whitney U test. Results:In the late stage of pregnancy, the VAS score for low back pain was 5.05±1.22 in the exercise group and 5.47±1.55 in the control group, with a statistically significant difference ( t=2.090, P<0.05). The PFDI-20 score was 23.33±8.41 in the exercise group and 25.76±8.34 in the control group, with a statistically significant difference ( t=2.026, P<0.05). The PFIQ-7 score was 19.21±7.69 in the exercise group and 26.66±6.19 in the control group, with a statistically significant difference ( t=6.851, P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in sleep quality and incidence of urinary incontinence between the two groups in late pregnancy ( t=1.252, P=0.396, P>0.05). In terms of childbirth outcomes, the exercise group had a vaginal delivery rate of 81.44% (79 cases), while the control group had a rate of 64.28% (63 cases), with a statistically significant difference (χ 2=9.022, P<0.05). The duration of the second stage of labor was (42.68±21.38) minutes in the exercise group and (50.54±21.33) minutes in the control group, with a statistically significant difference ( t=2.178, P<0.05). At 42 days postpartum, the evaluation of pelvic floor function showed that the vaginal pressure in the exercise group was 62.19±10.04, while in the control group it was 52.68±15.55, with a statistically significant difference ( t=-5.074, P<0.05). The MOS grading in the exercise group was 3.82±1.26, whereas in the control group it was 2.34±1.55, with a statistically significant difference ( t=-7.355, P<0.05). In terms of the incidence of postpartum pelvic floor disorders, the occurrence of pelvic organ prolapse was 7.22% in the exercise group and 12.24% in the control group, with no statistically significant difference (χ 2=1.402, P>0.05). The occurrence rate of stress urinary incontinence was 13.4% in the exercise group and 30.61% in the control group, with a statistically significant difference ( P=0.015, P<0.05). Conclusion:Pelvic-abdominal mechanics exercises may have some advantages in reducing symptoms related to perinatal pelvic floor dysfunction, enhancing pelvic floor function, and preventing the occurrence of pelvic floor disease.
6.Research progress on metal ion-induced Parkinson's disease
Jingying WANG ; Binbin REN ; Suna MA ; Mengya GUAN ; Yueyue YANG ; Song WU
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2023;40(11):1334-1340
Parkinson's disease (PD) is one of the hotspots in the research field of neurodegenerative diseases, and its pathogenesis is still controversial. Trace metal elements play an important role in normal growth and development of the human body. Metal ions can cross the blood-brain barrier and enter the brain, leading to α-synapnuclein aggregation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and degeneration of dopaminergic neurons, and then inducing the occurrence of PD. This article mainly reviewed the potential mechanisms of metal elements in PD, discussed the role of metabolic imbalance of common trace metals (copper, iron, manganese, and zinc) in PD, and put forward new insights into the treatment of PD.
7.Application of virtual reality technology in promoting mental health of college students
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(7):1095-1098
Abstract
College students are a vulnerable population for psychological problems, who are facing challenges from environmental adaptation, career planning, peer competition and interpersonal relationships. In recent years, the state attaches great importance to psychological health education of college students. Virtual reality technology (VR) has been widely used in clinical psychology with the development of techology. In order to enrich channels of psychological health education of college students, the paper summarizes the methods, advantages and future direction of its application in promoting mental health of college students, providing reference for expanding the intervention ways of college students psychological health education and promotion.
8.Optimal Ratio of Rehmanniae Radix and Lilii Bulbus in Baihe Dihuangtang Based on Antidepressant Activity and Its Mechanism
Mingzhu GONG ; Yueyue ZHANG ; Lingling SONG ; Yiting WANG ; Junming WANG ; Yanmei WANG ; Xiaohui WU ; Qiling YANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(21):58-65
ObjectiveBased on the antidepressant activity, the optimal ratio of Rehmanniae Radix and Lilii Bulbus in Baihe Dihuangtang was optimized and its possible mechanism was preliminarily explored. MethodA total of 100 male mice were randomly divided into normal group, model group, Rehmanniae Radix single decoction group, Lilii Bulbus single decoction group, and 5 different ratios of Baihe Dihuangtang group (Rehmanniae Radix-Lilii Bulbus 5∶6, 5∶5 , 5∶4, 5∶3, 5∶2), fluoxetine hydrochloride group. Except for the normal group, the remaining 9 groups were treated with chronic unpredictable mild stress method (CUMS) for 21 consecutive days to establish the depression mouse model.The Rehmanniae Radix single decoction group, Lilii Bulbus single decoction group and 5 different ratios of Baihe Dihuangtang group were administered with corresponding drugs at a dose of 2 g·kg-1 respectively, and fluoxetine hydrochloride group was administered fluoxetine hydrochloride at a dose of 0.01 g·kg-1, the normal group and the model group were respectively given an equal volume of normal saline by gavage for 21 consecutive days. The antidepressant effect of Baihe Dihuangtang with different ratios was evaluated by behavioral experiments. Western blot was used to detect the expression levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and tyrosine kinase receptor B (TrkB) in hippocampus. The level of total superoxide dismutase (SOD) in hippocampus was detected by hydroxylamine method. The level of reduced glutathione (GSH) in hippocampus was detected by spectrophotometric method. The levels of glutathione peroxidase (GPX) and glutathione S-transferase (GST) in hippocampus was detected by colorimetric method. The level of malondialdehyde (MDA) in hippocampus was detected by thiobarbituric acid method, and preliminary exploration of its antidepressant mechanism. ResultCUMS caused a significant decrease in the preference rate of sugar water and a significant prolongation of forced swimming and tail suspension immobility time (P<0.01), while the different ratios of Baihe Dihuangtang and the single decoction of Rehmanniae Radix and Lilii Bulbus were significantly reversed to varying degrees. Abnormalities of the above indicators were observed (P<0.05, P<0.01), especially when the ratio of 5∶6 had the most obvious effect on the above indicators, Moreover, CUMS caused the hippocampal BDNF and the expression of TrkB, SOD and glutathione antioxidant-related indexes were significantly decreased (P<0.01), and the levels of lipid peroxidation product MDA was significantly increased (P<0.01). However, the superior ratio of Baihe Dihuangtang (Rehmanniae Radix-Lilii Bulbus 5∶6, 5∶5, 5∶4) and the single decoction of Rehmanniae Radix and Lilii Bulbus significantly reversed the abnormality of the above indicators to varying degrees (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionIn summary, 5 different ratios of Baihe Dihuangtang and the single decoction of Rehmanniae Radix and Lilii Bulbus can produce antidepressant effect, especially when the ratio of 5∶6 had the most obvious effect on the above indicators, and the antidepressant effect gradually weakens with the proportion of Lilii Bulbus in the recipe decreases, and its mechanism may involve enhancing the nutritional level and antioxidant defense ability of hippocampal central nervous system.
9.Efficacy and safety of new oral anticoagulants versus warfarin for left ventricular thrombus:a meta-analysis
Qiang ZHOU ; Yueyue ZANG ; Yingying TAO ; Xiaohui HUANG ; Yanzi WU ; Yuansu YANG ; Meng WEI
China Pharmacy 2022;33(24):3034-3039
OBJECTIVE To compare the efficacy and safety of new oral anticoagulants (NOACs) and warfarin in the treatment of left ventricular thrombus (LVT), and to provide evidenced-based reference for rational drug use in clinic. METHODS Retrieved from PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Ovid Medline, CNKI, Wanfang and VIP during the inceptions to March 2022, after screening the literature and extracting data, the quality of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was evaluated by using bias risk evaluation tool recommended by Cochrane systematic evaluator manual. Newcastle Ottawa Scale was used to evaluate the quality of cohort studies, and RevMan 5.3 software was used for meta-analysis and bias risk analysis. RESULTS A total of 13 studies were included in the analysis, including 2 RCTs, 11 cohort studies and 2 261 patients; results of meta-analysis showed that there was no statistical significance in the incidence of complete LVT resolution [OR=1.05, 95%CI(0.81,1.37), P=0.71], the incidence of stroke/systemic embolism [OR=0.89, 95%CI(0.67,1.18), P=0.42], the incidence of massive haemorrhage [OR= 0.61, 95%CI(0.19,1.97), P=0.41], the incidence of rehospitalization [OR=0.84, 95%CI(0.49,1.46), P=0.54] or all-cause mortality [OR=0.93, 95%CI(0.56,1.56), P=0.79] between 2 groups. The incidence of any bleeding event in trial group was significantly lower than that control group[OR= 025-80863493。0.65, 95%CI(0.45,0.93), P=0.02]. Subgroup analysis showed that complete LVT resolution of patients with follow-up ≤6 months in trial group was significantly higher than control group, and the incidence of any bleeding event was significantly lower in patients with follow-up >6 months and in the European region than control group (P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in the rate of complete LVT resolution in patients with follow-up>6 months, the incidence of any bleeding event in patients from Asia and America, or the incidence of any bleeding event in the two groups included in the RCT or the cohort study (P>0.05). The publication bias analysis showed that publication bias was less likely in the rate of complete LVT resolution but more likely in the incidence of any bleeding event. CONCLUSIONS NOACs can eliminate thrombus faster in the early stage, but with the prolongation of anticoagulation time, the efficacy of NOACs is comparable to warfarin, and the safety of NOACs in any bleeding event is better than warfarin.
10.MouseVenue3D: A Markerless Three-Dimension Behavioral Tracking System for Matching Two-Photon Brain Imaging in Free-Moving Mice.
Yaning HAN ; Kang HUANG ; Ke CHEN ; Hongli PAN ; Furong JU ; Yueyue LONG ; Gao GAO ; Runlong WU ; Aimin WANG ; Liping WANG ; Pengfei WEI
Neuroscience Bulletin 2022;38(3):303-317
Understanding the connection between brain and behavior in animals requires precise monitoring of their behaviors in three-dimensional (3-D) space. However, there is no available three-dimensional behavior capture system that focuses on rodents. Here, we present MouseVenue3D, an automated and low-cost system for the efficient capture of 3-D skeleton trajectories in markerless rodents. We improved the most time-consuming step in 3-D behavior capturing by developing an automatic calibration module. Then, we validated this process in behavior recognition tasks, and showed that 3-D behavioral data achieved higher accuracy than 2-D data. Subsequently, MouseVenue3D was combined with fast high-resolution miniature two-photon microscopy for synchronous neural recording and behavioral tracking in the freely-moving mouse. Finally, we successfully decoded spontaneous neuronal activity from the 3-D behavior of mice. Our findings reveal that subtle, spontaneous behavior modules are strongly correlated with spontaneous neuronal activity patterns.
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