1.Effects of fibroblast growth factor inducible 14 (Fn14) on high glucose induced-cardiomyocyte hypertrophy
Jiefang ZHANG ; Zhida SHEN ; Lu YU ; Wenbing JIANG ; Zhengwei LI ; Guosheng FU
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2016;32(5):411-414
Objective To investigate the effect and mechanisms of factor fibroblast growth factor inducible 14(Fn14)in the high glucose induced-cardiomyocyte hypertrophy. Method To observe the expression of collagenⅠ, connective tissue growth factor ( CTGF ) , transforming growth factor-β1 ( TGF-β1 ) , and Fn14 in high glucose induced-cardiomyocyte hypertrophy. Fn14 expressions was down-regulated by siRNA interference technique, and then the expressions of collagen Ⅰ, CTGF, and TGF-β1 were observed, and the mechanism was also explored. Results The expression of collagen I, CTGF and TGF-β1 was significantly up-regulated after high glucose induced-cardiomyocyte hypertrophy for 72 h. At the same time, the expression of Fn14 was increased after 72 h-treatment, and reached the peak at concentration of 30 mmol/L high glucose. High glucose could not up-regulated the expression of collagenⅠ, CTGF, and TGF-β1 after siFn14 interference, while the same result was observed in the expression of p-JNK. Conclusion The expressions of collagenⅠ, CTGF, TGF-β1, and Fn14 in cardiomyocyte of neonatal rats were induced by high glucose. While Fn14 expression was inhibited, the expressions of collagenⅠ, CTGF, and TGF-β1 were down-regulated, which seems to be involved with p-JNK signaling pathway.
2.Clinical effects of totally robotic digestive tract reconstruction and modified right iliac auxiliary Trocar hole for specimen extraction in radical proctectomy
Zhengwei FU ; Qi FAN ; Jingjing XU ; Dehai XIONG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2023;22(S1):58-63
Objective:To investigate the clinical effects of totally robotic digestive tract reconstruction and modified right iliac auxiliary Trocar hole for specimen extraction in radical proctectomy.Methods:The retrospective and descriptive study was conducted. The clinical data of 139 patients with rectal cancer who were admitted to the Chongqing University Three Gorges Hospital from June 2019 to January 2022 were collected. There were 81 males and 58 females, aged (64±15)years. All patients underwent radical proctectomy with totally robotic alimentary tract reconstruction and modified right iliac auxiliary Trocar hole for specimen extraction. Observation indicators: (1) surgical and postoperative situations; (2) follow-up. Measurement data with normal distribution were represented as Mean± SD, and count data were represented as absolute numbers. Results:(1) Surgical and postoperative situations. All the 139 patients completed radical proctectomy with totally robotic alimentary tract reconstruction and modified right iliac auxiliary Trocar hole for specimen extraction successfully, without conversion to laparotomy, unplanned return to surgery or death. The length of surgical incision was (4.5±1.1)cm, operation time was (157±63)minutes, volume of intraoperative blood loss was (65±22)mL, time to postoperative first out-of-bed activities was (2.36±0.29)days, time to first flatus was (2.27±1.13)days, and time to first liquid diet was (2.90±1.12)days. The pain scores at postoperative day 1, 2, 4 were 2.34±1.07, 1.26±0.36, 0.10±0.06. The hospitalization time was (8.92±2.15)days. Results of postoperative pathological examination: the number of lymph nodes dissected was 18.1±2.3, the distal resection margin distance of tumor was (2.6±0.5)cm, and the proximal resection margin distance of tumor was (13.1±2.6)cm. The mesorectum of all specimens was intact, and the circumferential resection margin was negative. Of 139 patients, 1 case of incision fat liquefaction, 1 case of anastomotic leakage, 1 case of anastomotic bleeding, 1 case of intestinal obstruction after operation were discharged after treatment. There was no complication such as abdominal infection or hemorrhage, chylous leakage, abdominal infection. (2) Follow-up. All the 139 patients were followed up for 1 year after operation. No chronic infection of abdominal incision, incisional hernia, incisional tumor implantation, chronic incision pain, sexual dysfunction, dysuria or fecal incontinence were found during the 1-year follow-up.Conclusion:Totally robotic alimentary tract reconstruction and modified right iliac auxiliary Trocar hole for specimen extraction is safe and feasible in radical proctectomy, which has clinical application value.
3.Analysis of efficacy of comprehensive surgical treatment for Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon
Guang YANG ; Yubin GONG ; Zhengwei SUN ; Qiongyang FU ; Chang SONG ; Changxian DONG
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2020;53(7):557-560
Objective:To analyze efficacy of comprehensive surgical treatment for Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon (KMP) .Methods:Clinical data were collected from 18 patients with KMP who underwent surgical treatment in Department of Hemangioma, Henan Provincial People′s Hospital from November 2017 to March 2019, and analyzed retrospectively. Preoperative treatment included preoperative use of glucocorticoids and immunoglobulins to increase platelet counts in patients. For patients irresponsive to glucocorticoids, a single large-dose of platelets was infused 12-24 hours before surgery. The platelet dose for infusion should be 0.3 and 0.2 therapeutic dose (TD) /kg respectively for patients with platelet counts lower than 30 × 10 9/L and those with platelet counts higher than 30 × 10 9/L, and the total infusion dose should be no more than 1 TD (containing about 2.5 × 10 11 platelets in 200-250 ml of infusion solution) . During the operation, tumor tissues were removed as much as possible; if there were difficulties in suturing in patients with large tumors, in situ autologous skin grafting would be performed; for children with potential postoperative functional dysfunction, a clinical consultation with rehabilitation specialists was given, and individualized functional exercises were prescribed to promote functional restoration. Results:Eighteen patients were enrolled, including 9 males and 9 females, with an average age of 73 days (range, 7-354 days) . Skin lesions were located on the extremities in 3 cases, on the trunk in 11, and on the head, face and neck in 4. Surgeries were successful in 17 patients, but 1 died. Among the 17 patients with successful operation, platelet counts and coagulation function returned to normal within 1 week after the surgery in 16, and did not returned to normal until after regular oral administration of sirolimus in 1. Favorable movement ability was maintained in all the children.Conclusion:Comprehensive surgical treatment shows rapid efficacy with less adverse reactions in the therapy of KMP.
4.Gut microbiota-based pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic study and molecular mechanism of specnuezhenide in the treatment of colorectal cancer targeting carboxylesterase
Hang YU ; Hui XU ; Xinyu YANG ; Zhengwei ZHANG ; Jiachun HU ; Jinyue LU ; Jie FU ; Mengmeng BU ; Haojian ZHANG ; Zhao ZHAI ; Jingyue WANG ; Jiandong JIANG ; Yan WANG
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2023;13(9):1024-1040
Specnuezhenide(SNZ)is among the main components of Fructus Ligustri Lucidi,which has anti-inflammation,anti-oxidation,and anti-tumor effect.The low bioavailability makes it difficult to explain the mechanism of pharmacological effect of SNZ.In this study,the role of the gut microbiota in the metabolism and pharmacokinetics characteristics of SNZ as well as the pharmacological meaning were explored.SNZ can be rapidly metabolized by the gut microbiome,and two intestinal bacterial metabolites of SNZ,salidroside and tyrosol,were discovered.In addition,carboxylesterase may be the main intestinal bacterial enzyme that mediates its metabolism.At the same time,no metabolism was found in the incubation system of SNZ with liver microsomes or liver homogenate,indicating that the gut microbiota is the main part involved in the metabolism of SNZ.In addition,pharmacokinetic studies showed that salidroside and tyrosol can be detected in plasma in the presence of gut microbiota.Interestingly,tumor development was inhibited in a colorectal tumor mice model administered orally with SNZ,which indicated that SNZ exhibited potential to inhibit tumor growth,and tissue distribution studies showed that salidroside and tyrosol could be distributed in tumor tissues.At the same time,SNZ modulated the structure of gut microbiota and fungal group,which may be the mechanism governing the antitumoral activity of SNZ.Furthermore,SNZ stimulates the secretion of short-chain fatty acids by intestinal flora in vitro and in vivo.In the future,targeting gut microbes and the interaction between natural products and gut microbes could lead to the discovery and development of new drugs.
5.Radiation dose estimation and protective measure discussion of 241Am-Be neutron source logging
Yaping FU ; Yuan YAN ; Zhengwei YU ; Liangping CHEN ; Linghai KONG ; Peng SUN
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2022;31(2):167-171
Objective To investigate the radiation dose to operators in the process of 241Am-Be neutron source logging, and discuss neutron source management and protective measures for operators in well logging. Methods Through on-site observation and measurement of 241Am-Be neutron source logging in a company, we obtained the surface γ dose rate and neutron dose rate of the neutron source, as well as the operating time and distance of various processes including source taking, transfer, and loading, calculated the radiation dose to operators in various processes, and analyzed the source and proportion of the personal effective dose to operators. Results The effective doses of neutron irradiation and γ irradiation were 94.17 μSv and 2.72 μSv, respectively, for the combined processes of source tank inspection, transfer, and detection; 36.66 μSv and 24.08 μSv, respectively, for source loading and unloading; and 130.83 μSv and 26.80 μSv, respectively, for the whole neutron source logging process. The total annual effective dose of neutron source logging was 15.78 mSv, as estimated by logging 100 times per year. Conclusion In the process of 241Am-Be neutron source logging in the company, the effective dose to operators mainly arises from neutron irradiation. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen neutron source management and take effective protective measures against neutron radiation.
6.Impact of particle size and pH on protein corona formation of solid lipid nanoparticles: A proof-of-concept study.
Wenhao WANG ; Zhengwei HUANG ; Yanbei LI ; Wenhua WANG ; Jiayu SHI ; Fangqin FU ; Ying HUANG ; Xin PAN ; Chuanbin WU
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2021;11(4):1030-1046
When nanoparticles were introduced into the biological media, the protein corona would be formed, which endowed the nanoparticles with new bio-identities. Thus, controlling protein corona formation is critical to
7.Berberine ameliorates chronic kidney disease through inhibiting the production of gut-derived uremic toxins in the gut microbiota.
Libin PAN ; Hang YU ; Jie FU ; Jiachun HU ; Hui XU ; Zhengwei ZHANG ; Mengmeng BU ; Xinyu YANG ; Haojian ZHANG ; Jinyue LU ; Jiandong JIANG ; Yan WANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2023;13(4):1537-1553
At present, clinical interventions for chronic kidney disease are very limited, and most patients rely on dialysis to sustain their lives for a long time. However, studies on the gut-kidney axis have shown that the gut microbiota is a potentially effective target for correcting or controlling chronic kidney disease. This study showed that berberine, a natural drug with low oral availability, significantly ameliorated chronic kidney disease by altering the composition of the gut microbiota and inhibiting the production of gut-derived uremic toxins, including p-cresol. Furthermore, berberine reduced the content of p-cresol sulfate in plasma mainly by lowering the abundance of g_Clostridium_sensu_stricto_1 and inhibiting the tyrosine-p-cresol pathway of the intestinal flora. Meanwhile, berberine increased the butyric acid producing bacteria and the butyric acid content in feces, while decreased the renal toxic trimethylamine N-oxide. These findings suggest that berberine may be a therapeutic drug with significant potential to ameliorate chronic kidney disease through the gut-kidney axis.
8.Abnormal metabolism of gut microbiota reveals the possible molecular mechanism of nephropathy induced by hyperuricemia.
Libin PAN ; Pei HAN ; Shurong MA ; Ran PENG ; Can WANG ; Weijia KONG ; Lin CONG ; Jie FU ; Zhengwei ZHANG ; Hang YU ; Yan WANG ; Jiandong JIANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2020;10(2):249-261
The progression of hyperuricemia disease is often accompanied by damage to renal function. However, there are few studies on hyperuricemia nephropathy, especially its association with intestinal flora. This study combines metabolomics and gut microbiota diversity analysis to explore metabolic changes using a rat model as well as the changes in intestinal flora composition. The results showed that amino acid metabolism was disturbed with serine, glutamate and glutamine being downregulated whilst glycine, hydroxyproline and alanine being upregulated. The combined glycine, serine and glutamate could predict hyperuricemia nephropathy with an area under the curve of 1.00. Imbalanced intestinal flora was also observed. , , , , and other conditional pathogens increased significantly in the model group, while and , the short-chain fatty acid producing bacteria, declined greatly. At phylum, family and genus levels, disordered nitrogen circulation in gut microbiota was detected. In the model group, the uric acid decomposition pathway was enhanced with reinforced urea liver-intestine circulation. The results implied that the intestinal flora play a vital role in the pathogenesis of hyperuricemia nephropathy. Hence, modulation of gut microbiota or targeting at metabolic enzymes, , urease, could assist the treatment and prevention of this disease.