1.Effect of quercetin on invasion, migration, proliferation and cell cycle of glioma U87 cells.
Zhaohu YUAN ; Ziyou HU ; Lanlan ZHANG ; Xiaohui YAN ; Huili WANG ; Bingyi WU
Journal of Southern Medical University 2013;33(2):207-211
OBJECTIVETo explore the effect of quercetin on the invasion, migration, proliferation and cell cycle of glioma U87 cells.
METHODSGlioma U87 cells were treated with 50, 100, or 150 µmol/L quercetin (Q(50), Q(100) and Q(150) groups, respectively) or with DMSO (Q(0) group). Transwell in vitro invasion and migration assays, Click-iT Edu test and flow cytometry were performed to evaluate the effect of quercetin on the invasion, migration, proliferation and cell cycle of U87 cells.
RESULTSAfter 36 h of quercetin treatment, the cells in Q(50), Q(100) and Q(150) groups showed invasive cell percentages (relative to Q(0) group) of 52.08%, 24.63%, and 13.13%, respectively (P<0.05). After quercetin treatment for 12 h, the migrating cell percentages (relative to Q(0) group) in Q(50), Q(100) and Q(150) groups were 49.46%, 26.78%, and 14.56%, respectively (P<0.05). After 24 h of quercetin treatment, the cell proliferation ratios in Q(0), Q(50), Q(100) and Q(150) groups were 25.21%, 18.38%, 16.74% and 15.24%; the cell percentages in phase G0/Gl were 71.14%, 72.71%, 69.29%, and 66.47%, phase S were 25.32%, 22.48%, 21.96%, and 23.32%, and phase G(2)/M were 3.53%, 4.80%, 8.75%, and 10.25% in the 4 groups, respectively, showing a significant difference between groups Q(100), Q(150) and group Q(0) in phase G(2)/M cell percentages (P<0.05).
CONCLUSIONSQuercetin can significantly inhibit the invasion, migration and proliferation of glioma U87 cells by blocking the cell cycle progression.
Cell Cycle ; drug effects ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Cell Movement ; drug effects ; Cell Proliferation ; drug effects ; Glioma ; pathology ; Humans ; Quercetin ; pharmacology
2.Advances in treatment of immune-related adverse reactions and hyperprogressive diseases associated with antitumor immunotherapy with PD-1/PD-L1 monoclonal antibody drugs
Pengyan WANG ; Ziyou LIN ; Kai ZHU ; Xiaolei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2024;38(1):56-69
There have been breakthroughs in the development and clinical application of immuno-therapeutic agents in recent years.As the clinical targets of second-generation immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs),programmed death-1(PD-1)and its ligand(programmed death-ligand 1,PD-L1)have become one of the hot spots in drug discovery.The Food and Drug Administration of the USA and National Medical Products Administration in China have approved a variety of PD-1/PD-L1 monoclonal antibody drugs(such as nivolumab,pembrolizumab and atezolizumab),which are marketed for the treatment of small-cell lung cancer,rectal cancer,colon cancer,and melanoma,among other diseases.However,in the clinical application of PD-1/PD-L1 monoclonal antibody drugs,it is found that they can cause different degrees of immune-related adverse reactions in the lung,liver,kidney,gastrointestinal system,endocrine system and skin,and even the emergence of hyperprogressive disease.Effective monitoring and management of clinical applications of PD-1/PD-L1 monoclonal antibody drugs and rational use of some drugs can improve the immunotherapy process and reduce the effects of adverse reactions and hyperprogressive diseases in patients under immunotherapy.
3.Recent advance in role of resolvin D1 in inflammatory injury of major neurological diseases
Xiaoyu LYU ; Ziyou ZHANG ; Zhuang LI ; Dandan LI ; Mingrui LIU ; Yangyang ZHONG ; Yusong HE ; Yannan SHAO ; Yan YU ; Bensi ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2024;23(11):1172-1178
Neurodegenerative diseases are often associated with inflammatory mechanisms, where persistent or excessive inflammatory responses can lead to neuronal damage and subsequent pathological changes. In acute neurological conditions such as stroke or traumatic brain injury, inflammation is a key factor that triggers acute neuronal injury and long-term sequelae. In chronic neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, cognitive dysfunction, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis, the chronic activation of inflammation is closely related to gradual degeneration of neurons. Resolvin D1 (RvD1), an endogenous pro-resolving mediator, plays a crucial role in controlling the intensity and duration of inflammation by inhibiting excessive activation of immune cells, modulating the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, and maintaining the integrity of the blood-brain barrier. This review focuses on the mechanisms of RvD1 in mediating inflammatory damage in major neurological diseases, aiming to provide theoretical support for a deeper understanding of disease mechanism, optimized therapeutic strategies, and enhanced outcome.
4. The anti-photoaging effects of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells derived extracellular vesicles on dermal fibroblasts
Mingwu DENG ; Dong LI ; Ziyou YU ; Xiangsheng WANG ; Wei LI ; Wenjie ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2019;35(4):341-346
Objective:
To investigate the anti-photoaging effects of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells derived extracellular vesicles (hucMSC-EVs) on dermal fibroblasts.
Methods:
Human fibroblasts were pretreated with hucMSC of different concentrations for 24 hours before ultraviolet B (UVB) irradiation. Immediately post irradiation, the intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) were analyzed using reactive oxygen detection kit. After 72 hours irradiation, cell proliferation was assessed using CCK-8 assay, and the percentage of senescent cells was evaluated by β-galactosidase (SA-β-gal) staining.
Results:
The UVB irradiation increased intracellular ROS level, decreased the cell proliferation from 100% to(77.33±2.89)%, and increased the percentage of SA-β-gal positive senescent cells from (6.70±0.46)% to (17.67±1.53)%. The hucMSC-EVs pretreatment decreased the intracellular ROS level, stimulated cell proliferation from (77.33±2.89)% to (90.67±2.52)% and( 96.00±5.57)% , and decreased the positive rate of SA-β-gal positive cells from (17.67±1.53)% to (8.38±0.56)% and (7.07±1.10)%.
Conclusions
The hucMSC-EVs preconditioning may protect dermal fibroblasts from UVB induced photoaging, by reducing intracellular ROS.
5.Investigation on levels of 90Sr and 137Cs in drinking water and food after installation of the first AP1000 nuclear power unit in China
Yiyao CAO ; Hong REN ; Peng WANG ; Dongxia ZHANG ; Shunfei YU ; Zhiqiang XUAN ; Yaoxian ZHAO ; Zhongjun LAI ; Ziyou WANG ; Taotao ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2021;41(6):456-460
Objective:To investigate and analyze the radioactivity levels of 90Sr and 137Cs in drinking water and 137Cs in food after the installation of the first AP1000 nuclear power unit in China. Methods:From 2012 to 2019, four drinking water monitoring points around AP1000 nuclear power unit located at Sanmen nuclear power plant site were collected during the wet season and dry season, 90Sr and 137Cs and radioactivity concentrations were determined in drinking water. Local rice, cabbage, crucian and mullet were collected to determine the radioactivity concentration of 137Cs. Results:From 2012 to 2019, the radioactivity concentrations of 90Sr and 137Cs in drinking water were 1.2-9.8 mBq/L and 0.2-8.1 mBq/L, respectively. The radioactivity concentration of 137Cs in food were 1.1×10 -2-2.8×10 -1 Bq/kg, lower than the limits specified in the Limited concentrations of radioactive materials in foods (GB 14882-94). Conclusions:After the installation of the first AP1000 nuclear power unit in China, the radioactivity levels of 90Sr and 137Cs in drinking water and 137Cs in foods are stable, without environmental impact identified.
6.To Explore the Mechanism of Huayu Xiaopi Decoction in the Intervention of Precancerous Lesions of Gastric Cancer Based on Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking Technique and in vivo Experiment
Ziyou LIU ; Yongqiang DUAN ; Yaorong AN ; Yanying ZHANG ; Bing SONG ; Min BAI ; Xiaomei YUAN ; Yue PENG ; Mengyong XIAO ; Weiqiang LI
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;26(4):1092-1103
Objective To predict the target and molecular mechanism of Huayu Xiaopi decoction in the intervention of Precancerous lesions of gastric cancer(PLGC)based on network pharmacology and molecular docking technology,and to conduct experimental verification.Methods A total of 60 SPF SD male rats were randomly selected as blank control,and the other rats were replicated in PLGC model.After successful modeling,the rats were randomly divided into model group,folic acid group(2 mg·kg-1·d-1),Huayu Xiaopi decoction high,medium and low dose groups(24.8,12.4,6.2 g·kg-1·d-1),which were continuously administered for 90 days.The body mass and food intake of rats at 3 h were recorded,and the gastric histopathology was observed by HE staining.Network pharmacology and molecular docking techniques were used to predict the potential targets of Huayu Xiaopi decoction in PLGC intervention,and the core targets were verified by Western blot technique.Results Compared with the blank group,the body mass and 3 h food intake of rats in the model group were significantly decreased(P<0.05),the gastric mucosa of rats was significantly thinner,the glands were significantly reduced and disordered,and the intestinal metaplasia goblet cells and a large number of inflammatory cells were visible in some areas.Compared with the model group,the body mass and 3 h food intake of rats in each administration group were improved to varying degrees.Huayu Xiaopi Decoction improved significantly in medium and high doses(P<0.05),the gastric mucosa was repaired in different degrees,the glandular arrangement tended to be orderly,and the inflammatory cells in the interstitial were gradually reduced.The results of network pharmacology and molecular docking showed that TP53,JUN and MAPK3/1(ERK1/2)were the core targets of Huayu Xiaopi decoction in the intervention of PLGC.Molecular biological detection results showed that compared with blank group,the protein phosphorylation levels of TP53,c-Jun and ERK1/2 in gastric tissue of model group were significantly increased(P<0.05).Compared with model group,the protein phosphorylation levels of TP53,c-Jun and ERK1/2 in gastric tissue of rats in all administration groups were decreased to different degrees,and significantly decreased in Huayu Xiaopi decoction high-dose and medium-dose groups(P<0.05).Conclusion Huayu Xiaopi Decoction can significantly improve the survival condition of PLGC rats and promote gastric mucosal repair,the specific mechanism of which may be related to the decrease of ERK1/2,c-Jun and TP53 protein phosphorylation levels in gastric tissue of PLGC rats,and then regulate the downstream signaling molecular response.
7.Exploration on the Mechanism of Shenqi Yiliu Prescription in a Rat Model of Precancerous Lesions of Gastric Carcinoma Based on Transcriptomics
Yue PENG ; Jianqing LIANG ; Yongqiang DUAN ; Min BAI ; Yanying ZHANG ; Junrui HU ; Bing SONG ; Xiaomei YUAN ; Ziyou LIU
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;31(9):131-138
Objective To investigate the intervention mechanism of Shenqi Yiliu Prescription in a rat model of precancerous lesions of gastric carcinoma(PLGC)based on transcriptomics.Methods A PLGC rat model was constructed using composite factor modeling method.Rats were randomly divided into blank group,model group,folic acid group(0.002 g/kg),and Shenqi Yiliu Prescription high-,medium-and low-dosage groups(39.6,19.8 and 9.9 g/kg),with 10 rats in each group.They were given corresponding solutions for gavage for 90 consecutive days.The general condition of rats was observed,HE staining was used to observe the morphology gastric mucosa,immunofluorescence staining was used to detect the expression of PCNA protein in gastric tissue,transcriptomics obtains differentially expressed mRNA in gastric tissue and enriches differentially expressed pathways,ELISA was used to detect the contents of Bcl-xL,C-myc and Cyclin D1 in gastric tissue,RT-qPCR was used to detect the expression of Bcl-xL,C-myc and Cyclin D1 mRNA in gastric tissue,Western blot was used to detect the expressions of IL-6,JAK2,STAT3,p-JAK2 and p-STAT3 protein in gastric tissue.Results Compared with the blank group,rats in the model group showed decreased body mass(P<0.05),with structural disorders of the gastric mucosa,the expression of PCNA protein in gastric tissue increased(P<0.05),the contents and mRNA expression Bcl-xL,C-myc and Cyclin D1 in gastric tissue significantly increased(P<0.05),the expression of IL-6,JAK2,STAT3,p-JAK2,p-STAT3 protein significantly increased(P<0.05).Compared with the model group,the body mass of rats in Shenqi Yiliu Prescription high-and medium-dosage groups increased to varying degrees(P<0.05),the abnormal morphology of the gastric mucosa were improved to different degrees,and the expression of PCNA protein in Shenqi Yiliu Prescription high-,medium-and low-dosage groups significantly decreased(P<0.05).The results of transcriptomics experiments confirmed that the JAK-STAT signalling pathway showed significant differences between the blank group and model group,as well as the model group and Shenqi Yiliu Prescription high-dosage group.The content and mRNA expression of Bcl-xL,C-myc and Cyclin D1 in gastric tissue of Shenqi Yiliu Prescription high-and medium-dosage groups significantly decreased(P<0.05),and the protein expression of IL-6,JAK2,STAT3,p-JAK2 and p-STAT3 significantly decreased(P<0.05).Conclusion Shenqi Yiliu Prescription can improve the abnormal morphology of gastric mucosa in PLGC model rats,and its mechanism is related to regulating the IL-6/JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway,thereby inhibiting cell proliferation.
8.Mechanism of Shenshuai Xiezhuo Decoction in Intervention of Chronic Kidney Disease Combined with Atherosclerosis Based on Regulation of PI3K/Akt/mTOR Signaling Pathway by miRNA126
Gengxin LIU ; Gedi ZHANG ; Wenqi YUAN ; Fusheng LI ; Min GUO ; Fuli LUO ; Ziyou YAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(9):48-55
ObjectiveExploring the role of microRNA126 (miRNA126) in chronic kidney disease combined with atherosclerosis (CKD AS) by regulating the phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway and the mechanism of Shenshuai Xiezhuo decoction in the intervention of CKD AS rats with 5/6 nephrectomy combined with high-fat feeding. MethodA total of 60 SD rats were randomly divided into sham operation group, model group, losartan group, and low, medium, and high dose groups of Shenshuai Xiezhuo decoction. The CKD AS rat model was established by 5/6 nephrectomy combined with high-fat feeding for 10 weeks. The low, medium, and high dose groups (6.0, 12.0, 24.0 g·kg-1·d-1) of Shenshuai Xiezhuo decoction and the losartan group (20 mg·kg-1·d-1) were gavaged, and the corresponding intervention was carried out for eight weeks. Then, the rats were killed, and samples were collected for corresponding detection. Fully automated biochemical analyzers were used to detect kidney function and blood lipids in rats: blood creatinine (SCr), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) and Masson staining of aortic tissue and pathological observation under a light microscope were carried out, and autophagosomes and autophagy lysosomes were observed by transmission electron microscopy. Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was used to determine the mRNA levels of miRNA126, PI3K, Akt, and mTOR in rats, and Western blot was used to determine the protein expression levels of phosphorylated (p)-PI3K, PI3K, p-Akt, Akt, p -mTOR, mTOR, benzyl chloride 1 (Beclin-1), and microtubule-associated protein light chain 3Ⅱ/Ⅰ (LC3Ⅱ/LC3Ⅰ). ResultCompared with the sham operation group, the serum SCr, BUN, TC, TG, and LDL-C in the model group were significantly increased (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the SCr, BUN, TC, TG, and LDL-C were decreased in the losartan group and low, medium, and high dose groups of Shenshuai Xiezhuo decoction (P<0.05). Compared with the sham operation group, thickening plaques, infiltration of mononuclear macrophages, a small number of foam cells, disordered arrangement of smooth muscle fibers in the tunica media, and increased collagen fibers were observed in the model group, and the lesions in the losartan group and Shenshuai Xiezhuo decoction groups were alleviated compared with those in the model group. Compared with the model group, the number of autophagosomes and autophagy lysosomes increased in the medium and high dose groups of Shenshuai Xiezhuo decoction. Compared with the sham operation group, the expression of miRNA126 in the aortic tissue of the model group was significantly decreased (P<0.01), and the mRNA expressions of PI3K, Akt, and mTOR were significantly increased (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the expression of miRNA126 in the aortic tissue of rats in high, medium, and low dose groups of Shenshuai Xiezhuo decoction and losartan group was significantly increased (P<0.01), while the mRNA expressions of PI3K, Akt, and mTOR were significantly decreased (P<0.01). Compared with the sham operation group, the protein expressions of p-PI3K, PI3K, p-Akt, Akt, p-mTOR, and mTOR in the model group were significantly increased (P<0.01), while the protein levels of Beclin-1, LC3Ⅰ, and LC3Ⅱ were significantly decreased (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the protein expressions of p-PI3K, PI3K, p-Akt, Akt, p-mTOR, and mTOR in the losartan group and low, medium, and high dose groups of Shenshuai Xiezhuo decoction were decreased (P<0.05), while the protein levels of Beclin-1 and LC3Ⅱ/LC3Ⅰ were increased (P<0.05). ConclusionThe expression of miRNA126 is decreased in the aortic tissue of CKD AS rats, and the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway is activated to inhibit autophagy flux. Shenshuai Xiezhuo decoction regulates the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway through miRNA126, restores the autophagy of aortic endothelial cells, protects the damage of CKD vessels, reduces the formation of As plaques, and slows the development of cardiovascular complications.
9.The preliminary application of cinematic rendering reconstruction technology in acute aortic dissection
He ZHANG ; Zhongxiao LIU ; Meng YU ; Miao YU ; Ziyou WANG ; Wenbei XU ; Xiaonan SUN ; Shenman QIU ; Lixiang XIE ; Yanchun ZHANG ; Yankai MENG ; Cunjie SUN ; Kai XU
Journal of Practical Radiology 2024;40(10):1620-1624
Objective To analyze the clinical application value of cinematic rendering(CR)reconstruction technology in acute aortic dissection(AAD),and to compare the imaging quality between CR and volume rendering(VR)reconstruction.Methods Patients with suspected A AD who underwent aortic computed tomography angiography(CTA)were analyzed retrospectively.All images were uploaded to Siemens Syngo.via post-processing workstation for VR and CR three-dimensional reconstruction,respectively.The optimized view angle,staining and transparency were selected and segmented by a radiologist to display the lesion to the full extent.All subjective evaluations of post-processing images were randomly evaluated on Siemens Syngo.via post-processing workstation by two radiologists.The two radiologists reached a consensus after consultation,and the results without consensus were evaluated by another senior radiologist.The 3-point scale was used in the subjective evaluation of post-processing images.The scores of rupture,endometrium,and true and false cavity were recorded.The diagnostic confidence was also recorded.Results A total of 21 ADD patients were enrolled,11 patients(52.3%)were Debakey Ⅲ type.The scores of rupture in CR and VR reconstruction were 2.952 points and 2.619 points,respectively,which had significant difference(P=0.016).For the endometrium of AAD,the score of all 21 patients in the CR reconstruction was 3 points,while only 7 patients(33.3%)in the VR reconstruction had 3 points,which showed significant difference between the both(P<0.001).For the true and false cavity of AAD,only 1 patient(4.8%)in the VR reconstruction was 3 points,while all 21 patients in the CR reconstruction had 3 points(P<0.001).The scores of CR reconstruction on the diagnostic confidence were significantly higher than those of VR reconstruction(P<0.001).Conclusion CR reconstruction can provide photorealistic anatomical post-processing images,and can improve the display and evaluation of AAD.