1.Clinical distribution and antimicrobial resistance of Streptococcus agalactiae in neonatal intensive care unit
Sheng ZHANG ; Lu ZHUANG ; Qiuping LI ; Xiujuan WEI ; Jie SONG ; Yupei ZHANG ; Zhichun FENG
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2017;16(9):804-806
Objective To investigate the clinical distribution and antimicrobial resistance of Streptococcus agalactiae(S.agalactiae) in neonatal intensive care unit(NICU), and provide reference for antimicrobial use and intervention measures.Methods Specimens from neonates in the NICU of a hospital in 2010-2014 were collected, the department sources and antimicrobial susceptibility testing results of 62 strains of S.agalactiae isolated from children were analyzed.Results 62 strains of S.agalactiae were mainly distributed at full-term NICU, accounting for 64.52%;the main source of specimens was blood, accounting for 90.33%, followed, by cerebrospinal fluid (6.45%), sputum, and secretion(both were 1.61%).S.agalactiae had the highest resistance rate to tetracycline(79.03%);resistance rates to erythromycin and clindamycin were both 74.19%, resistance rate to levofloxacin was 40.32%, susceptibility rates to penicillin and ampicillin were both 100%.Conclusion S.agalactiae infection mainly occurred in neonates in full-term NICU, and has high resistance rate to multiple antimicrobial agents, penicillin and ampicillin can be used as the preferred antimicrobial agents for the treatment of S.agalactiae infection.
2.Exploring the Mechanism of Anti-Colorectal Cancer Action of Fushao Diqin Decoction Based on the Nrf2/SLC7A11/GPX4 Signaling Pathway
Mingyue ZHENG ; Hongguang ZHOU ; Yupei ZHUANG ; Hongli ZHOU ; Yuwei LIANG ; Haibin CHEN
Journal of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;40(5):457-468
OBJECTIVE To explore the mechanism of action of Fushao Diqin Decoction in the treatment of colorectal cancer.METHODS In vitro cell experiments were conducted using Fushao Diqin Decoction to treat colorectal cancer CT-26 cells,and the cell proliferation and migration abilities were detected.Flow cytometry was used to detect the levels of reactive oxygen species(ROS)in colorectal cancer CT-26 cells,as well as the levels of iron ions(Fe2+),malondialdehyde(MDA),and the activity of su-peroxide dismutase(SOD).PCR Array and Western blot methods were used to analyze and verify the differential gene expression of ferroptosis.Balb/c mice were randomly divided into a blank control group,a model group,an oxaliplatin group(1.5 mg·kg-1·d-1),a low-dose group of Fushao Diqin Decoction(4.49 g·kg-1·d-1),a medium dose group of Fushao Diqin Decoction(8.97 g·kg-1·d-1),and a high-dose group of Fushao Diqin Decoction(17.94 g·kg-1·d-1)for in vivo animal experi-ments.The effects of Fushao Diqin Decoction on Fe2+,ROS,MDA levels,SOD activity,and Nrf2,Keap1,SLC7A11 and GPX4 ex-pression levels in mouse tumor tissues were tested.RESULTS In vitro cell experiments showed that compared with the blank control group,Fushao Diqin Decoction significantly inhibited the proliferation and migration of colorectal cancer CT-26 cells in a dose-de-pendent manner.Fushao Diqin Decoction could increase the Fe2+content(P<0.05)and ROS level(P<0.01)in colorectal cancer CT-26 cells,increase the MDA level in CT-26 cells of colorectal cancer(P<0.01)and significantly reduce SOD activity(P<0.01).Iron death PCR array analysis found that compared with the blank control group,after intervention with Fushao Diqin Decoc-tion,the expression of genes GPX4 and SLC7A11 was significantly downregulated,while the expression of GSTA1,HMOX1,Ca9,Chac1,Keap1,Sqstm1,NOX1,FTH1,Tfr1,SAT2,Pparg,and Hamp was significantly upregulated.Western blot analysis revealed that after intervention with Fushao Diqin Decoction,the expression of Keap1 protein was upregulated(P<0.01),while the expression of Nrf2,SLC7A11,and GPX4 proteins was downregulated(P<0.01)in colorectal cancer CT-26 cells.The results of in vivo animal experiments showed that Fushao Diqin Decoction significantly inhibited the growth of subcutaneous transplanted tumors in mice(P<0.05),increased the degree of tumor tissue necrosis,and levels of Fe2+,ROS,and MDA(P<0.05,P<0.01),decreased SOD ac-tivity(P<0.01)and upregulated Keap1 protein expression(P<0.01),while downregulated Nrf2,SLC7A11,and GPX4 protein ex-pression(P<0.01).CONCLUSION Fushao Diqin Decoction has an anti-colorectal cancer effect and may promote ferroptosis in colorectal cancer cells by inhibiting the Nrf2/SLC7A11/GPX4 signaling pathway to exert its anti-colorectal cancer effect.
3.Construction of Detoxication Method of Warming and Nourishing under the Guidance of Compound Pathogenesis Theory of Malignant Tumor
Weichen YUAN ; Hongguang ZHOU ; Yupei ZHUANG ; Hongli ZHOU ; Mianhua WU
Journal of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;40(6):543-549
Based on the compound pathogenesis theory of malignant tumor,this article combines the theories of positive-evil,yin-yang,and central qi theories with the theory of cancer toxin,pointing out that the deficiency of positive and excess of evil are the basis for the onset of tumors.The pathogenesis characteristics of tumors are the loss of both yin and yang,stagnation of qi,and cancer toxin deeply lurking.The paper believes that the loss of both yin and yang often originates from the spleen and kidney,stagnation of qi is first blamed on the spleen and stomach,and cancer toxin deeply lurking often accompanies multiple evil qi.Based on this,the detoxi-cation method of warming and nourishing is proposed to treat malignant tumors.It is the combination or sequential application of the three methods of warming,nourishing,and detoxification,which play the role of warming and nourishing together,harmonizing yin and yang;promoting the circulation of qi,relieving depression,and regulating emotions;eliminating cancer and toxin,and breaking the combined evil.