1.Target of neohesperidin in treatment of osteoporosis and its effect on osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells
Zhenyu ZHANG ; Qiujian LIANG ; Jun YANG ; Xiangyu WEI ; Jie JIANG ; Linke HUANG ; Zhen TAN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(7):1437-1447
BACKGROUND:Previous studies have found that neohesperidin can delay bone loss in ovariectomized mice and has the potential to treat osteoporosis,but its specific mechanism of action remains to be explored. OBJECTIVE:To explore the key targets and possible mechanisms of neohesperidin in the treatment of osteoporosis based on bioinformatics and cell experiments in vitro. METHODS:The gene expression dataset related to osteoporosis was obtained from GEO database,and the differentially expressed genes were screened and analyzed in R language.The osteoporosis-related targets were screened from GeneCards and DisGeNET databases,and the neohesperidin-related targets were screened from ChEMBL and PubChem databases,and the common targets were obtained by intersection of the three.The String database was used to construct the PPI network of intersection genes,and the key targets were screened.The DAVID database was used for GO and KEGG enrichment analysis.The AutoDock software was used to verify the molecular docking between the neohesperidin and the target protein.The effect of neohesperidin on osteogenic differentiation of C57 mouse bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells was detected.Complete medium was used as blank control group;osteogenic induction medium was used as the control group;and osteogenic induction medium containing different concentrations of neohesperidin(25,50 μmol/L)was used as experimental group.The expression of alkaline phosphatase,the degree of mineralization,the expression of osteogenic-related genes and target genes during osteogenic differentiation of cells were measured at corresponding time points. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)9 253 differentially expressed genes,2 161 osteoporosis-related targets,and 326 neohesperidin-related targets were screened.There were 53 common targets among the three.All 53 genes were up-regulated in osteoporosis samples.The PPI network screened the target gene PRKACA of research significance.GO function and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis showed that neohesperidin's treatment of osteoporosis through PRKACA target mainly depended on biological processes such as protein phosphorylation and protein autophosphorylation,acting on endocrine resistance,proteoglycan in cancer,and estrogen signaling pathway to play a therapeutic role.Molecular docking results showed that neohesperidin had a certain binding ability to the protein corresponding to the target PRKACA.(2)The results of alkaline phosphatase staining showed that neohesperidin could promote the expression of alkaline phosphatase in the early stage of osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells.Alizarin red staining showed that neohesperidin could promote the mineralization of osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells.RT-qPCR results showed that neohesperidin could increase the mRNA expression of alkaline phosphatase,PRKACA,and osteocalcin.(3)These results indicate that neohesperidin may promote osteogenic differentiation through PRKACA target on the estrogen signaling pathway to prevent and treat osteoporosis.
2.Conditioned medium of osteoclasts promotes angiogenesis in endothelial cells after lactic acid intervention
Hongli HUANG ; Wen NIE ; Yuying MAI ; Yuan QIN ; Hongbing LIAO
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(11):2210-2217
BACKGROUND:As a degradable scaffold material for bone tissue engineering,lactic acid is widely used in tissue regeneration and repair research,and plays an important role in promoting tissue healing,new bone formation and angiogenesis. OBJECTIVE:To observe the effect of lactic acid degradation products on osteoclasts and to investigate the effects of lactic-interfered osteoclast conditioned medium on the proliferation,migration and tube-forming capacity of human umbilical vein endothelial cells. METHODS:(1)The mouse monocyte macrophage cell line RAW264.7 at logarithmic growth period was selected,and adherent cells were cultured in the osteoclast induction medium(DMEM medium with nuclear factor-κB receptor-activating factor ligand and 10%fetal bovine serum)containing different concentrations of lactic acid(0,5,10,20 mmol/L).After 5 days of culture,tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase staining and cytoskeletal fibrillar actin staining were conducted.After 24 hours of culture,RT-PCR was used to detect the mRNA expression of tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5.(2)RAW264.7 cells at logarithmic growth period were selected and adherent cells were divided into two groups.Control group was cultured in the osteoclast induction medium,while experimental group was cultured in the osteoclast induction medium containing 10 mmol/L lactic acid.After 5 days of culture,the medium in each group was removed and the cells in the two groups were cultured in the serum-free DMEM medium for another 24 hours.Cell supernatant was then collected and used as the conditioned medium after mixed with an equal volume of DMEM medium containing 10%fetal bovine serum.Human umbilical vein endothelial cells at the logarithmic growth phase were taken and separately co-cultured with the conditioned medium of the control and experimental groups.The proliferation,migration and tube-forming ability of human umbilical vein endothelial cells were observed by cell counting kit-8 assay,migration assay,scratch assay and tube-forming assay.The mRNA and protein expression of angiogenesis-related genes and proteins were observed by RT-PCR and western blot. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase staining and cytoskeletal fibrillar actin staining showed that 5 and 10 mmol/L lactic acid promoted osteoclastic differentiation of RAW264.7 cells and the promoting effect of 10 mmol/L lactate was more significant.RT-PCR results showed that the expression of tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase-5 mRNA of osteoclast-related genes was the highest when the lactic acid concentration was 5,10,and 20 mmol/L(P<0.05),especially 10 mmol/L.Compared with the control group,the proliferation,migration and tube-forming abilities of human umbilical vein endothelial cells were significantly increased in the experimental group(P<0.05).Compared with the control group,the expression levels of vascular endothelial growth factor and angiogenin 1 mRNA and protein were increased in the experimental group(P<0.05).To conclude,lactate-induced osteoclast conditioned medium could promote the angiogenesis of endothelial cells,and the mechanism may be related to the promotion of the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor and angiogenin 1.
3.Establishment and evaluation of a rat model of phlegm-heat and Fu-organ excess syndrome following ischemic stroke
Xingfeng PING ; Junying LYU ; Kai LI ; Zongxuan HUANG ; Jianxin YIN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(11):2301-2309
BACKGROUND:Traditional Chinese medicine has rich experience and unique advantages in the empirical treatment of phlegm-heat and Fu-organs excess syndrome of ischemic stroke.In order to further explore the therapeutic targets and mechanisms of traditional Chinese medicine for this disease,it is crucial to establish a stable and reliable animal model of phlegm-heat and Fu-organs excess syndrome combined with empirical symptoms of ischemic stroke. OBJECTIVE:To explore the establishment method and evaluation system of the rat model of ischemic stroke with phlegm-heat and Fu-organ excess syndrome. METHODS:Sixty male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups:blank control group(n=12),ischemic stroke group(n=18),disease+syndrome group(n=18),phlegm-heat and Fu-organ excess syndrome group(n=12),all of which were given high-fat diet for 25 days.On the 26th day,the rats in the blank control group and ischemic stroke group were intragastrically given normal saline and high fat diet,while those in the other two groups were intragastrically given autologous feces suspension and high fat diet for 3 continuous days.After gavage,ischemic stroke models were established using the suture method in the ischemic stroke group and disease+syndrome group.The changes in diet,water intake,body mass,body temperature,fecal traits,nasal secretions,sputum in the throat,and tongue image were recorded.Neurological deficits,tongue image,blood lipid levels,morphological changes of brain tissue and carotid artery,and the serum levels of motilin and somatostatin were detected. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Compared with the control group,the rats in the disease+syndrome group had shortness of breath,listlessness,irritability,bradykinesia,a large number of secretions around the nose,audible and heavy sputum in the throat,decreased diet and water intake,increased body mass,body temperature,and slingual vein score,decreased fecal pellet count,Bristol score and fecal moisture content,increased serum total cholesterol,triglyceride,low-density lipoprotein and somatostatin levels,decreased motilin level,increased neurological deficit score,significant pathological changes of the carotid artery,and significant morphological changes of the brain tissue.The ischemic stroke group only showed pathological changes of ischemic brain tissue,without the characteristics of phlegm-heat and Fu-organ excess syndrome.The phlegm-heat and Fu-organ excess syndrome group could present with the typical characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine syndromes,without the pathological changes of brain tissue with ischemic stroke.To conclude,the compound modeling method of high-fat induction combined with suture method and autologous feces gavage can establish an animal model of ischemic stroke with phlegm-heat and Fu-organ excess syndrome.
4.Mogroside Ⅴ promotes osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells by modulating M1 polarization of macrophages under high glucose condition
Zhimao YE ; Jiuying HUI ; Xiaoxia ZHONG ; Yuying MAI ; Hao LI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(19):3968-3975
BACKGROUND:The diabetic microenvironment can cause excessive M1 polarization of macrophages,and this hyperglycemic inflammatory state can inhibit osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells,thus affecting the healing of diabetic bone defects.Studies have indicated that mogroside V possesses anti-inflammatory,antioxidant,and hypoglycemic properties.However,its potential to modulate M1 polarization of macrophages and osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells under high glucose and inflammatory condition remains unclear. OBJECTIVE:To explore the effect of mogroside V on regulating M1 macrophage polarization and its effect on osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells under high glucose and inflammatory condition. METHODS:Murine diabetic models were established using C57BL/6 mice.Bone marrow-derived macrophages were isolated from tibia and fibula of normal and diabetic mice,and cultured in low-glucose and high-glucose media.Then M1 polarization of bone marrow-derived macrophages was induced using lipopolysaccharide and interferon-γ.Bone marrow-derived macrophages were treated with 160,320,and 640 μmol/L mogroside V.Flow cytometry was employed to determine the proportion of F4/80+CD86+cells.qRT-PCR was utilized to assess mRNA expression levels of inducible nitric oxide synthase,interleukin 1β,and interleukin 6.ELISA was employed to evaluate tumor necrosis factor-α secretion in bone marrow-derived macrophage supernatants.Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells were isolated from tibia and fibula of C57BL/6 suckling mice,and induced osteogenic differentiation using low-or high-glucose osteogenic induction medium.Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells were treated with M1 macrophage-conditioned mediums with or without 320 μmol/L mogroside V in osteogenic differentiation process.qRT-PCR was employed to assess the mRNA expression of alkaline phosphatase,Runt-related factor 2,osteocalcin,and osteopontin on day 14 after osteogenic induction.Alizarin red staining and quantitative analysis were conducted to evaluate calcium deposition on day 21 after osteogenic induction. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Flow cytometry results showed that with the treatment of 320 and 640 μmol/L mogroside V,the proportion of F4/80+CD86+bone marrow-derived macrophages was significantly lower than that in the high-glucose control group(P<0.05).(2)qRT-PCR results showed that with the treatment of 160,320,and 640 μmol/L mogroside V,the mRNA expression levels of inducible nitric oxide synthase and interleukin 6 were significantly lower than that in the high-glucose control group(P<0.05).With the treatment of 320 and 640 μmol/L mogroside V,the mRNA expression level of interleukin 1β was significantly lower than that in the high-glucose control group(P<0.05).(3)ELISA results exhibited that with the treatment of 160,320,and 640 μmol/L mogroside V,the tumor necrosis factor-α secretion level was significantly lower than that in the high-glucose control group(P<0.05).(4)With the treatment of 320 μmol/L mogroside V,calcium salt deposition was increased in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells under high glucose and inflammatory conditions(P<0.05),and the mRNA relative expression levels of alkaline phosphatase,Runt-related factor 2,and osteopontin were increased(P<0.05).These findings indicate that mogroside V can promote osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells by inhibiting the M1 polarization of bone marrow-derived macrophages under high glucose and inflammatory conditions and reducing the generation of inflammatory factors.
5.Research progress of growth differentiation factor 15 in tumor chemoresistance
高 维怡1,2综述 ; 杨 欣2 ; 王 闻楚1,2,3审阅
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2025;32(11):1202-1207
[摘 要] 生长分化因子15(GDF15)是介导多种肿瘤耐药的关键因子。它主要通过激活PI3K/AKT-Nrf2等信号通路调控肿瘤细胞凋亡逃逸与代谢重编程并参与诱导EMT和重塑免疫微环境等机制,使肿瘤细胞的耐药能力增强。尽管GDF15相关信号通路的多样性及受体依赖性的差异给精准靶向治疗带来了挑战,但GDF15在肿瘤患者血清中的表达显著升高表明了它作为预后标志物和治疗靶点的较高临床转化潜力。本文整合GDF15与不同信号通路的关联及其在肿瘤耐药中的作用机制后认为,将联合靶向策略、PROTAC技术的应用以及动态监测体系的建立作为未来研究方向,有望为治疗GDF15介导的肿瘤化疗耐药提供有效方案,进而提升相关抗耐药治疗的临床应用价值。
6.The prediction effect of modified caries risk assessment tool on children's caries risk
Ling LI ; Nini XU ; Chuanjin LIU ; Dongyan WU ; Sicheng DENG ; Rongmin QIU
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2024;40(4):552-556
Objective:To explore the efficiency of a modified caries risk assessment tool(MCAT)on caries-risk prediction of children in Nanning.Methods:MCAT was designed based on caries-risk assessment tool(CAT)of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry(AAPD)and the caries related factors of the primary school children in Guangxi,China.A cohort study was conducted in 332 children aged 3-year-old in kindergarten of Jiangnan District,Nanning,Guangxi.The data were integrated through questionnaires and oral exam-ination.The MCAT data were respectively scored by CAT and Cariogram and the caries-risk of the children was evaluated.The develop-ment of increased average caires incidece over a period of 1.5 years was compared,the predictive capacity of the methods was com-pared.Results:The ranks of caires risk assessed by CAT and Cariogram were significant different(Z=-10.34,P<0.001),and the consistency of the 2 methods was poor(Kappa=0.234,P<0.001).After 1.5 years,there was significant statistical difference of the caries prevalence rate between the low-high and moderate-high risk groups,and dmft increments between the moderate-high risk groups e-valuated by CAT(P<0.05).There was significant difference of the caries prevalence rate between each risk groups and dmft increments between the low-high and moderate-high risk groups evaluated by Cariogram(P<0.05).The AUC of CAT and Cariogram was 0.571 and 0.722 respectively(P<0.001).In the prediction models of caries risk,the fitting of CAT was poor(P<0.001),while that of Cariogram was better(P=1.00).Cariogram analysis showed that the chance of developing new caries lesions of the subjects with moderate and high caries risk was 2.86 and 11.65 times more than those with low caries risk.Conclusion:MCAT com-bined with Cariogram can more efficiently predict new caries de-velopment in 3-year-old children.
7.Investigation and analysis of main occupational health problems in 17 plywood manufacturing enterprises in Guangxi
Wenhua HUANG ; Jianyuan ZHONG ; Jialin ZHAO ; Junjie LIN ; Jingjing LUO ; Ji HUANG ; Shiyan OU ; Yueming JIANG
Journal of Shenyang Medical College 2024;26(3):278-282
Objective:To investigate the main occupational hazards,occupational protection facilities and workers'health examination in 17 plywood manufacturing enterprises in Guangxi,so as to provide valuable basis for ensuring workers'physical and mental health.Methods:A total of 17 plywood enterprises in Guangxi were selected as the observation objects.Through the occupational hazard assessment survey,the occupational hazards in the working environment and the collection of workers'occupational health examination data,the main occupational health problems were comprehensively analyzed and evaluated.Results:The over-standard rates of wood dust,formaldehyde,noise,and high temperature in 17 plywood manufacturing enterprises were 5.6%,28.1%,24.9%,and 29.1%,respectively.The noise in 17 enterprises exceeded standards,the mood dust and formaldehyde in 5 enterprises exceeded standards,and high temperature in 2 enterprises exceeded standards.The coincidence rate of dustproof and poisonproof facilities in production protection was 98.3%,the coincidence rate of heat-proof facilities was 88.2%and the coincidence rate of noise protection facilities was 76.5%.The coincidence rate of wearing and using personal protective equipment was 52.9%,and the coincidence rate of installing eyewash spray devices was 58.8%.The total physical examination rate in 17 enterprises was 42.6%(705/1 654),and the abnormal detection rate of physical examination was 14.6%,among which the abnormal detection rates of hearing,chest X-ray,and lung function were 7.4%,2.1%,and 1.7%,respectively.Conclusions:The main occupational health problems in 17 plywood manufacturing enterprises in Guangxi are wood dust,formaldehyde,noise,and high temperature,especially noise.The prevention and control effects of wood dust and formaldehyde are good,but the prevention and control measures for high temperature and noise need to be further strengthened.
8.Interferon-γ Correlation with the severity of septic shock in patients and its prognostic value
Lich-Uang HUANG ; Liangyan JIANG ; Bixia ZHANG ; Shaolei WU ; Juntao HU ; Zhanhong TANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2024;40(12):1725-1730
Objective To explore the correlation between the expression level of interferon gamma(IFN-γ)and the severity of patients with septic shock and its prognostic value.Methods The clinical data and serum of 96 septic shock patients admitted to the Department of Critical Care Medicine,the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University from March 2022 to August 2023 were collected,and divided into survival group and death group according to the 28-day outcome;collected at the same time Sera from 30 healthy people undergoing physi-cal examination during the same period served as the control group.The enzyme-linked immunosorbent(ELISA)method was used to detect the expression levels of IFN-γ in the three groups,and the expression levels of IFN-γ and various clinical data between the groups were analyzed.Results The serum IFN-γ expression level of patients with septic shock was lower than that of healthy people undergoing physical examination,212.80(151.11,255.79)ng/L compared with 343.37(314.5,427.95)ng/L,P<0.01.Among the 96 cases of septic shock,There were 54 cases in the survival group and 42 cases in the death group.The clinical data of the two groups were com-pared.The gender,smoking history,SBP,DBP,SI,Lac,IL-6,IFN-γ,PCT,SOFA score,and APACHEⅡscore of the two groups of patients were compared.The difference is statistically significant(P<0.01).Logistic regression analysis showed that decreased expression of Lac,IFN-γ,and APACHEⅡ score were independent risk factors for death in patients with septic shock.[Odds ratio(OR)and 95%confidence interval(95%CI)were 6.491(1.404~30.004)respectively.0.954(0.954~0.999),3.476(1.210~9.984),P<0.05].The Spearman correlation analysis of INF-γ,Lac and APACHEⅡ showed a negative correlation,and the correlation coefficients were-0.38 and-0.35 respectively.Drawing the ROC curves of Lac,IFN-γ,and APACHEII,the AUCs of the three were 0.847,0.869,and 0.833 respectively.The AUC of the three joint predictions was 0.978.The joint prediction value of the three was better than that of a single indicator,P<0.001.Conclusion The decrease in IFN-γ expression level and the severity of septic shock patients have good prognostic value.
9.Study on the Influence Mechanism between the Service Capacity of the Compact County Medical Community and the Coordinated Development of County Economy in Guangxi
Lingbo HUANG ; Xinglong ZHANG ; Rong PENG ; Jing KANG ; Qiming FENG ; Xianjing QIN
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(8):61-65
Objective:To explore the leading role and influence path of the coordinated development of the tight medical community service capacity and the high level of county economy,so as to provide a basis for its deepening reform and long-term development.Methods:Taking 39 pilot compact medical communities in Guangxi in 2022 as research samples,from the perspective of set and whole,the coupling coordination degree model and fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis were used to analyze the coordinated development status and influence mechanism of their service capacity and county economic level.Results:High-level county economic structure is a necessary condition to promote coupling and coordinated development.Among the six configuration paths that affect the improvement of coupling and coordination degree,the core conditions are stable county economic foundation and sufficient health human resources or(and)health financial resources.The overall solution consistency is 0.996(≥0.8),and the coverage is 0.780(≥0.5).The model has strong explanatory power.Conclusion:Multi-factor internal and external cooperation to promote the coordinated development of the service capacity of the compact medical community and the county economy should focus on the county economic foundation and structure,further improve the income of the compact medical community and pay attention to the optimization and expansion of the talent team.
10.Research on the Current Situation of Synergistic Allocation of Production Factors in Medical Research Institutions under the Perspective of New Quality Productivity
Xianjing LI ; Rong PENG ; Lülü WEI ; Shanshan MENG ; Xianjing TAN ; Qiming FENG ; Tingting XU
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(9):65-69
Objective:To explore the current situation of synergistic allocation of factors of production in China's medical research institutes,sort out the focuses and deficiencies of the existing policies,so as to provide references for the optimization of production factor and the new quality productivity formation in medical institutions.Methods:Based on the two-factor productivity theory,the index evaluation system is constructed,and the composite system synergy model is used to analyze the degree of order of production factors and the degree of synergy of the composite system,and explore the change of synergy degree of each sequential covariate;and the macro model of the health system is used in conjunction with the content analysis method to carry out the frequency counting of the policies to promote the enhancement of the capacity of each production factor of the main body of innovation of the medical scientific research institutes.Results:The synergistic degree of the production factors and the composite system of medical research institutions showed a non-synergistic development trend,with the worst synergistic level in 2021;number of personnel,number of institutions,building floor space,production factors and sequential coefficients were weakly synergized and in a state of non-synergistic development.Among the 43 policy texts,the internal submodular policy tools were used more,the external submodular policy tools were used less,and the use of internal and external policy tools is unbalanced.Conclusion:The number of personnel,institutions and building area of medical research institutions are constraints on the synergistic development of innovative entities.It is recommended to increase the training of innovative talents in medical research institutions,improve the construction of new institutions,coordinate the layout of large scientific devices and functional housing,introduce targeted systematic planning,improve the market of factors of production,and consolidate the technological foundation for future development.

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