1.Optimization of Purification Process of Polysaccharide in Compound Qianyu Water Decoction
Zimeng LI ; Keda ZHANG ; Hui WANG ; Jinhu WU
Herald of Medicine 2016;35(6):632-636
Objective To optimize the technological conditions of polysaccharide purification from compound Qianyu water decoction. Methods Water extraction and alcohol precipitation, resolution, Sevag method and dialysis method were used to purify polysaccharide.The purity of polysaccharide was measured with the phenol-sulfuric acid spectrophotometry.On the basis of single factor test, effects of redissolved solid-liquid ratio, number of protein removal, and dialytic time on polysaccharide purity of Qianyu were investigated by orthogonal test. Results The best conditions for purification of polysaccharide in Qianyu were as follows: liquid-solid ratio was 1:40(g/mL, W/V), remove protein for 10 times, and dialysis for 18 h.The content of polysaccharide could reach 69.04%, and the transfer rate was 51.84%. Conclusion The optimized purification process was simple and accurate.It can be used for polysaccharide purification in compound Qianyu water decoction.
2.AZD1775 and anti-PD-1 antibody synergistically sensitize hepatoma to radiotherapy
Yichun YIN ; Jian WANG ; Junxuan YI ; Kaiyue ZHANG ; Zimeng YIN ; Shunzi JIN ; Baisong ZHENG
Chinese Medical Journal 2024;137(2):222-231
Background::Radiation (IR)-induced DNA damage triggers cell cycle arrest and has a suppressive effect on the tumor microenvironment (TME). Wee1, a cell cycle regulator, can eliminate G2/M arrest by phosphorylating cyclin-dependent kinase 1 (CDK1). Meanwhile, programed death-1/programed death ligand-1 (PD-1/PDL-1) blockade is closely related to TME. This study aims to investigate the effects and mechanisms of Wee1 inhibitor AZD1775 and anti-PD-1 antibody (anti-PD-1 Ab) on radiosensitization of hepatoma.Methods::The anti-tumor activity of AZD1775 and IR was determined by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-y1)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay on human and mouse hepatoma cells HepG2, Hepa1-6, and H22. The anti-hepatoma mechanism of AZD1775 and IR revealed by flow cytometry and Western blot in vitro. A hepatoma subcutaneous xenograft mice model was constructed on Balb/c mice, which were divided into control group, IR group, AZD1775 group, IR + AZD1775 group, IR + anti-PD-1 Ab group, and the IR + AZD1775 + anti-PD-1 Ab group. Cytotoxic CD8 + T cells in TME were analyzed by flow cytometry. Results::Combining IR with AZD1775 synergistically reduced the viability of hepatoma cells in vitro. AZD1775 exhibited antitumor effects by decreasing CDK1 phosphorylation to reverse the IR-induced G2/M arrest and increasing IR-induced DNA damage. AZD1775 treatment also reduced the proportion of PD-1 +/CD8 + T cells in the spleen of hepatoma subcutaneous xenograft mice. Further studies revealed that AZD1775 and anti-PD-1 Ab could enhance the radiosensitivity of hepatoma by enhancing the levels of interferon γ (IFNγ) + or Ki67 + CD8 T cells and decreasing the levels of CD8 + Tregs cells in the tumor and spleen of the hepatoma mice model, indicating that the improvement of TME was manifested by increasing the cytotoxic factor IFNγ expression, enhancing CD8 + T cells proliferation, and weakening CD8 + T cells depletion. Conclusions::This work suggests that AZD1775 and anti-PD-1 Ab synergistically sensitize hepatoma to radiotherapy by enhancing IR-induced DNA damage and improving cytotoxic CD8 + T cells in TME.
3.The chemical constituents of Vitex negundo var.heterophylla
ZiMeng ZHANG ; Ge JIN ; Ping HU
Journal of Shenyang Medical College 2024;26(4):400-403
Objective:To investigate the chemical constituents of Vitex negundo var.heterophylla.Methods:The chemical constituents were separated and purified by silica gel,opening ODS column chromatography,Sephadex LH-20,and semi-preparative HPLC.Their structures were elucidated on the basis of physico-chemical properties and spectroscopic data.Results:Five compounds were isolated from the 95%ethanol extract of the leaves and seeds of Vitex negundo var.heterophylla.They were identified as 5,4'-dihydroxy-3,6,7-trimethoxyflavone,5,4'-dihydroxy-3,6,7,8-tetramethoxyflavone,p-hydroxybenzaldehyde,p-hydroxybenzoic acid,and p-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester.Conclusion:The study of the chemical constituents of Vitex negundo var.heterophylla enriches the chemical composition of Vitex negundo var.heterophylla and the material basis for its potential pharmacological effects.
4.Bibliometric analysis of social health of the rural elderly in China
Miao LI ; Yanhui LIU ; Yue CHENG ; Jia LIU ; Yiwei LUO ; Zimeng LI ; Chunmei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2020;26(23):3151-3155
Objective:To analyze the current status and existing problems of the research on social health in the rural elderly in China so as to provide a reference for further research on improving the social health of the rural elderly, promoting healthy and active aging.Methods:We systematically searched the research on the social health of the rural elderly published in the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) , VIP and WanFang Data from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2018. The literature on the social health of the rural elderly in China were analyzed from the literature year, first author, published journals, research institutions and fund sources with the bibliometric method, EndNote and Excel.Results:A total of 149 journal articles were included. The literature number of the research on social health of the rural elderly showed an upward trend from 2009 to 2015, and then the trend was stable; 50.34% (75/149) of the literatures were published in Peking University Chinese core journals, and 66.44% (99/149) of the literatures were supported by fund projects; the first author was from 21 provinces and 3 municipalities; the research team has not formed a "scientific elite group", and various types of institutions have carried out research on the social health of the rural elderly in China; tools for measuring social health included the Social Support Rating Scale, Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey and the Self-designed Questionnaires.Conclusions:In recent years, more and more attention has been paid to research on the social health of the rural elderly in China. However, the research area and institutions were wide and varied, and the research team has not formed a "scientific elite group"; social health-related concepts still lack a unified research standard and a comprehensive measurement tool for the social health of the rural elderly. We hope that many scholars will invest in the field of social health and make efforts to promote active aging.
5.Safety and efficacy of stomach-partitioning gastrojejunostomy with distal selective vagotomy for treating benign gastric outlet obstruction
Haiqiao ZHANG ; Zimeng WANG ; Yasheng XUE ; Xi WANG ; Zhi ZHENG ; Xiaoye LIU ; Jie YIN ; Jun ZHANG
International Journal of Surgery 2024;51(9):616-622
Objective:To explore the perioperative safety and postoperative short-and long-term efficacy of stomach-partitioning gastrojejunostomy (SPGJ) with distal selective vagotomy (DSV) for treating benign gastric outlet obstruction (GOO).Methods:The clinical data of 26 benign GOO patients treated by Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University from January 2019 to July 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. There were 20 males (76.9%) and 6 females (23.1%), aged from 25 to 75 years, with an average age of (55.8±13.6) years, and an average body mass index (BMI) of (20.1±3.4) kg/m 2. There were 12 cases in SPGJ-DSV group and 14 cases in SPGJ group. The main outcome was the gastrointestinal quality of life index (GIQLI) 1 year after surgery in both groups. Independent sample t-test was used to test the difference between the continuous variables with normal distribution. The comparison between groups of non-normal distribution continuous variables was tested by Mann-Whitney U test. Counting data were compared using Chi-square test or Fisher exact test. Results:There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of operative time ( P=0.071), intraoperative blood loss ( P=0.422), time to pass gas ( P=0.538), time to liquid intake ( P=0.386), postoperative hospitalization ( P=0.431), complications within 30 days after surgery ( P=0.999), and postoperative GOOSS grade ( P=0.483). Among them, postoperative DGE occurred in one patient in each of the two groups, both of which were grade A. In the follow-up results, compared with the SPGJ group, SPGJ-DSV group had a significant advantage in GIQLI score, and the difference was statistically significant ( P=0.028). The incidence of gastric ulcer, reflux esophagitis, bile reflux and gastritis in SPGJ-DSV group was 8.3%, 8.3%, 8.3% and 58.3%, while that in SPGJ group was 35.7%, 21.4%, 21.4% and 57.1%, respectively, but there was no statistical significance between groups. Conclusion:In the treatment of benign GOO patients, SPGJ with DSV did not significantly increase the difficulty of laparoscopic procedures, operative time and intraoperative blood loss. Moreover, it showed a significant advantage in gastrointestinal quality of life 1 year after surgery. In addition, the incidence rates of gastric ulcers and reflux esophagitis were lower in the SPGJ-DSV group 1 year after surgery, but further confirmation is needed in large sample studies.
6.Clininal evaluation of a novel China original liquid pulsation system for meibomian gland dysfunction
Zimeng ZHAI ; Hong ZHANG ; Yuqing WU ; Lan GONG ; Jianjiang XU ; Xingtao ZHOU ; Feng ZHOU ; Jiaxu HONG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2023;41(5):442-449
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a China original liquid pulsation system for the treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).Methods:A non-randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted.Twenty-two patients (44 eyes) diagnosed with MGD in Eye and ENT Hospital of Fudan University from February to August 2022 were enrolled.The patients were assigned into two groups according to their willingness.Of the 22 patients (44 eyes), 10 patients (20 eyes) in single liquid pulsation system group were treated with single liquid pulsation system for 12 minutes, and 12 patients (24 eyes) in intense pulsed light (IPL) group were treated with a course (4 times) of IPL, warm compresses and meibomian gland massage at three-week intervals.There was no difference in age and other baseline clinical indexes between the two groups (all at P<0.05). The meibum grading, quality grading of tear film lipid layer, Symptom Assessment Questionnaire in Dry Eye (SANDE) questionnaire score, first and average tear breakup time (BUT), corneal fluorescein sodium staining (CFS) score, tear meniscus height (TMH), and the area of meibomian gland loss were determined at baseline, 1 and 3 months after treatment.This study adhered to the Declaration of Helsinki.The study protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee of Eye and ENT Hospital of Fudan University (No.2021069). Written informed consent was obtained from each patient before any medical examination. Results:Statistically significant group effects and time effects were found in the quality of tear film lipid layer ( Hgroup=4.39, P=0.036, Htime=6.30, P=0.043) and average BUT ( Fgroup=4.41, P=0.038; Ftime=4.08, P=0.049) in the two groups.The meibum grading, first BUT and TMH 1 and 3 months after treatment were significantly better than before treatment in single liquid pulsation system group (all at P<0.05). Compared with before treatment, there was no significant improvement in the meibum grading, distribution of tear film lipid, first BUT and TMH at 1 and 3 months after treatment in IPL group (all at P>0.05). In both groups, the SANDE and CFS scores 1 and 3 months after treatment were better than those before treatment, showing statistically significance (all at P<0.05). In terms of safety, neither instrument-related adverse events nor extra complaints of discomfort were reported in the single liquid pulsation system group.In both groups, the number of patients with positive CFS staining significantly decreased, and no new cases with positive CFS appeared after treatment. Conclusions:This China original liquid pulsation system is a safe and effective physical therapy in improving tear film dysfunction and ocular surface symptoms of MGD patients within 3 months after treatment.
7.The value of risk stratification of nomogram for post-mastectomy radiotherapy in patients with pT 1-2N 1M 0 breast cancer
Jie KONG ; Chao WEI ; Huina HAN ; Xue WANG ; Zimeng GAO ; Danyang WANG ; Jun ZHANG ; Zhikun LIU
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2023;32(9):812-819
Objective:To investigate the high-risk factors affecting the prognosis of patients with pT 1-2N 1M 0 after mastectomy, establish a nomogram prediction model, perform risk stratification, and screen the radiotherapy benefit populations. Methods:Clinical data of 936 patients with pT 1-2N 1M 0 breast cancer undergoing mastectomy in the Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University from January 2010 to December 2016 were retrospectively analyzed and 908 cases had complete follow-up data. They were divided into the radiotherapy (RT) group ( n=583) and non radiotherapy (NRT) group ( n=325) according to the radiotherapy. After propensity score matching (PSM) was performed 1 vs. 1, 298 cases were assigned into the RT group and 298 in the NRT group. Overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) were compared between two groups using log-rank test. Nomogram prediction model was established, the survival differences were compared among different risk groups, and the radiotherapy benefit populations were screened. Results:Univariate analysis showed that the 5- and 8-year OS and DFS in the RT group were significantly better than those in the NRT group (both P<0.001). Multivariate analysis showed that age, tumor quadrant, number of lymph node metastases, T staging, and Ki-67 level were the independent prognostic factors for OS. Age, tumor quadrant, and T staging were the independent prognostic factors for DFS. The OS nomogram analysis showed that the OS of patients in the high-risk group was significantly improved by post-mastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT) ( P=0.001), while PMRT did not show an advantage in the low- and medium-risk groups ( P=0.057, P=0.099). The DFS nomogram analysis showed that DFS was significantly improved by PMRT in patients in the medium- and high-risk groups ( P=0.036, P=0.001), whereas the benefits from PMRT were not significant in the low-risk group ( P=0.475). Conclusions:For patients with pT 1-2N 1M 0 breast cancer after mastectomy, age ≤ 40 years, tumor located in the inner quadrant or central area, T 2 staging, 2-3 lymph node metastases, Ki-67>30% are the high-risk factors affecting clinical prognosis. The nomogram prediction model can screen the populations that can benefit from PMRT, providing reference for clinical decision-making.
8.Content Determination of 17 Quality Markers in Dahuang Zhechong Pills
Chuankui FU ; Kejia XU ; Zimeng ZHANG ; Yan HUANG ; Zhipeng CHEN ; Weidong LI ; Li WU
China Pharmacy 2021;32(19):2353-2357
OBJECTIVE:To establish the method for the content de termination of 17 quality markers in Dahuang zhechong pills(DHZCP). METHODS :HPLC method was adopted to determine the contents of 17 quality markers in 10 batches of DHZCP , such as allantoin ,hypoxanthine,salidroside,hydroxypaeoniflorin,glycyrrhizin,isoglycyrrhizin,baicalin,p-methoxyphenylacetic acid,wogonin,cinnamic acid ,apigenin,naringin,norwogonin,aloe emodin ,rhein,chrysin,emodin. The determination was performed on Kromasil 100-5-C18(250 mm × 4.6 mm,5 μm)column with mobile phase consisted of 0.1% phosphoric acid solution-acetonitrile (gradient elution ) at the flow rate of 1.0 mL/min. The column temperature was 30 ℃ ,the detection wavelength was 210 nm and the sample size was 20 μ L. RESULTS:The linear range of above 17 quality markers were 5.74-183.53,6.51-208.24,4.30-137.65,4.60-147.06,4.12-131.76,4.25-135.88,6.31-201.76,4.60-147.06,1.94-62.06,4.47- 142.94,0.69-22.06,2.29-73.24,2.33-74.41,1.42-45.29,6.65-212.94,1.11-35.44 and 1.47-47.06 μg/mL,respectively(all R2≥ 0.999 0). RSDs of precision ,repeatability,stability and durability tests were all less than 2%(n=6);average recovery of 17 quality markers ranged from 96.31% to 101.73%,and the RSDs were less than 3%(n=6). CONCLUSIONS :The method is simple, rapid,speific,specise,reproducible,stable,accurate and durable ,and can be used for improving the quality standard of DHZCP.
9.Study on mechanism difference of baicalein and wogonin inhibiting energy metabolism of hepatoma cells
Kejia XU ; Zimeng ZHANG ; Chuankui FU ; Zhipeng CHEN ; Weidong LI ; Li WU
China Pharmacy 2022;33(11):1300-1305
OBJECTIVE To explore the difference in th e mechanis m of baicalein and wogonin inhibiting the energy metabolism of hepatoma cells. METHODS Human hepatoma HepG 2 cells were divided into blank control group (without medicine),different dose groups of baicalein and wogonin (1.25,2.5,5,10 and 20 μmol/L). The effects of baicalein and wogonin on the viability of HepG 2 cells were detected by MTT assay. HepG 2 cells were divided into blank control group (without medicine),baicalein group and wogonin group. After administration ,the concentration of ATP in cell was detected by enhanced ATP kit. The levels of cell glycolysis and mitochondrial energy metabolism were evaluated by glycolysis and mitochondrial pressure test kit ;the affinity of baicalein and wogonin with key enzymes of energy metabolism was predicted by molecular docking ,and the key enzymes of energy metabolism with high affinity were screened ;the expression of key enzymes of energy metabolism was detected by Western blot. RESULTS Within the dose range of 2.5-20 μmol/L,the half inhibitory concentrations of baicalein and wogonin were 12.84 and 24.09 μmol/L;baicalein 1.25 μmol/L and wogonin 2.5 μmol/L had no effect on cell viability ,so it was selected as the dosage for subsequent experiments. Compared with blank control group ,the concentration of ATP in HepG 2 cells decreased significantly in baicalein group and wogonin group (P<0.05);the inhibitory effects on basic acidification rate of HepG 2 cells in wogonin group were significantly stronger than those of baicalein group (P<0.05),but there was no significant difference between them on the basic oxygen consumption rate (P>0.05);baicalein had strong binding to pyruvate kinase M 2 and mitochondrial enzyme complexes Ⅰ(CⅠ),C Ⅱ and C Ⅳ,while wogonin only had strong binding to pyruvate kinase M 2; wogonin could significantly down-regulate the protein expressions of hexokinase ,phosphofructokinase,pyruvate kinase M 2,CⅠ, C Ⅱ and C Ⅳ(P<0.05),but there was no statistical significance in the effect of baicalein on the regulation of these enzymes (P> 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Both baicalein and wogonin can inhibit the energy metabolism of hepatoma HepG 2 cells,but the mechanism is different :the effect of baicalein is related to the activity of key enzymes ,while the effect of wogonin is related to the inhibition of the expression of key enzymes of energy metabolism.
10.The influence of diagnostic criteria of different guidelines on short-term prognosis of artificial liver therapy for acute-on-chronic liver failure
Yuhang CHEN ; Zimeng JIANG ; Zhijiao ZHANG ; Mengyao ZHENG ; Meilian WANG ; Hua HUANG ; Gongfang ZHAO
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2023;39(11):2629-2634
ObjectiveTo investigate the influence of different diagnostic criteria on the short-term prognosis of patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF). MethodsA total of 115 ACLF patients who were hospitalized in Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, from January 2018 to January 2022 were enrolled, and all patients received internal medical treatment combined with artificial liver therapy. According to the guidelines, the patients were divided into CMA guideline group (Diagnostic and treatment guidelines for liver failure by Chinese Medical Association)(n=100), APASL guideline group (Consensus statements of Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver)(n=94), and EASL guideline group (Criteria proposed by European Association for the Study of the Liver)(n=36). The above three guidelines were compared in terms of 90-day mortality rate. A one-way analysis of variance was used for comprision of continuous date between groups; the chi-square test was used for comprision of categorical date between groups. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve of related variables. ResultsThe 90-day mortality rate was 50.0% in the CMA guideline group, 51.1% in the APASL guideline group, and 77.8% in the EASL guideline group, and the EASL guideline group had a significantly higher 90-day mortality rate than the CMA guideline group (χ2=8.351, P=0.004) and the APASL guideline group (χ2=7.650, P=0.006). EASL guideline had a sensitivity of 22.2% and a specificity of 92.3% in predicting the risk of short-term mortality, with an area under the ROC curve was 0.576. ConclusionACLF patients who meet EASL guideline tend to have a worse short-term prognosis, and this guideline may help to identify patients at a relatively high risk of short-term death.