1.HydroMg alleviates doxorubicin-induced chronic cardiotoxicity by attenuating oxidative stress and improving mitochondrial function
Lu ZHANG ; Xiurui MA ; Yawei JIN ; Yuning ZHANG ; Xiong GAO ; Mohan LI ; Ze YUAN ; Yihua LU ; Wenjiang DING ; Zhiguang DING ; Xiaolei SUN ; Chunxiao ZHANG ; Jian AN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2026;33(4):582-591
Objective To investigate the protective effect and underlying mechanisms of HydroMg, a novel sustained-release hydrogen donor, in a model of doxorubicin (DOX)-induced chronic cardiotoxicity. Methods H9C2 cells were treated with 1 μmol/L DOX and/or 1 μg/mL HydroMg, and mitochondrial membrane potential, reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, and apoptosis were measured. In the animal experiment, mice were divided into control, HydroMg, DOX, and DOX+HydroMg groups. The HydroMg group received intraperitoneal injection of HydroMg (100 mg/kg). Chronic cardiotoxicity was established by intraperitoneal injection of DOX (5 mg/kg every week) for four consecutive weeks; In the DOX+HydroMg group, HydroMg (100 mg/kg) was administered intraperitoneally 4–5 h prior to each DOX injection. Cardiac function and remodeling were evaluated by echocardiography and heart weight index (HWI). The long-term survival of mice were analyzed. Subsequently, transcriptome sequencing was performed on myocardial tissues from the DOX group to identify key molecular alterations compared with controls. Results At the cellular level, HydroMg treatment effectively reversed DOX-induced mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress, as evidenced by restored membrane potential, reductions in total ROS and mitochondrial superoxide levels by approximately 30% and 9%, respectively, and a decrease in the apoptosis rate from 34.13% to 18.27%. In the animal model, compared with the DOX group, HydroMg intervention increased left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and fractional shortening (LVFS) by 9.62% and 5.82%, respectively, attenuated the reduction in HWI (4.41 mg/mm vs 3.53 mg/mm), and improved the 4-week survival rate (80% vs 60%). Transcriptomic analysis revealed that the core molecular features of DOX-induced cardiotoxicity, including widespread suppression of oxidative phosphorylation and antioxidant pathways. Conclusions HydroMg protects against DOX-induced chronic cardiotoxicity by alleviating oxidative stress and improving mitochondrial function, and provides a potential therapeutic strategy against DOX-related cardiotoxicity.
2.Surgical efficacy of transanal anaplasty for the treatment of rectovestibular fistulae
Dazhi REN ; Yan LI ; Heying YANG ; Yuhang YUAN ; Daokui DING ; Beibei SUN ; Xueer LI ; Chunxiao YAN ; Haodi LIANG ; Yali JIN ; Kun SONG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2025;40(2):139-143
Objective:To evaluate the clinical efficacy and the mid- and long-term follow-up outcomes of transanal anaplasty for treating rectovestibular fistula.Methods:The clinical data of 68 female infants diagnosed with rectovestibular fistula undergoing transanal anoplasty at the Department of Pediatric Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from Oct 2014 to Dec 2023 was collected. Postoperative complications, perineal and anal appearances, and defecation function of postoperative children aged 3 years or older were recorded.Results:After surgery 68 children followed-up for 6 months of recent with short-term complications in 6 cases, including 3 cases of incision infection, 2 cases of rectal mucosal prolapse, and 1 case of anal stenosis. Rintala score was (18.65±1.99). Twenty-five children underwent anorectal manometry, no significant differences were observed in the maximal systolic pressure of the anal canal( t=-0.596, P=0.563) and the maximum systolic time( t=-0.183, P=0.854). The resting pressure( t=-3.050, P=0.005), functional length( t=2.696, P=0.012), and positive rate of rectal anal inhibitory reflex( χ2=6.382, P=0.012) of the anal canal were significantly lower than those of the normal group( P<0.05). Conclusions:Transanal anaplasty for the treatment of rectovestibular fistula in girls has a low incidence of complications. It results in a normal perineal body appearance, good anal bowel control, and high quality of life.
3.Mechanistic study on the improvement of aerobic exercise on Alzheimer's disease in rats based on tran-scriptomics and metabolomics
Chunxiao WANG ; Yuan YAO ; Li LI
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 2025;40(8):1129-1136
Objective:To explore the targets and mechanisms of aerobic exercise on Alzheimer's disease(AD).Method:Thirty-two male clean-grade Wistar rats were randomly assigned to one of four groups:control,mod-el,positive drug and aerobic exercise.After intervention,the Morris water maze was employed to assess the learning and memory capabilities of the rats,and hematoxylin and eosin staining was utilized to observe patho-logical changes in hippocampal tissue.Transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses were conducted to identify dif-ferential metabolites and key genes associated with disease progression,with a focus on the expression of key genes through integrated analysis.Result:The water maze experiment showed that the aerobic exercise group significantly improved the learning and cognitive abilities of D-galactose-induced Alzheimer's disease model rats.Pathological staining showed a de-crease in the number of cells in the hippocampal CA1 region of the model group rats,characterized by deep staining of the nucleus and cytoplasm,cell shrinkage,loose and disordered arrangement,blurred boundaries be-tween the nucleus and cytoplasm,and increased gaps.The cell structure of hippocampal neurons in the aero-bic exercise group of rats was relatively clear and tends to be complete,with a decreasing trend in intercellu-lar gaps.No large-scale neuronal shrinkage was observed in the field of view,and the cell volume appeared normal.Transcriptomics screened out key genes mainly including four genes:indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1(IDO1),tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase 2(TDO2),plexin B1(PLXNB1),and tripartite motif protein 11(TRIM 11).Metabolomics screening identified ten differential metabolites,including N-formylcarnitine,trypto-phan,Kynurenine,5-hydroxytryptamine,5-hydroxytryptophan,creatine,N-acetylaspartate glutamate,histidine,Hydroxyprolyl-Isoleucine,and pyridoxine.This study showed that aerobic exercise significantly improved the learning and memory abilities of D-galactose-induced AD model rats,alleviated the damage and reduction of hippocampal CA1 neurons.Integrated analysis found that the content of tryptophan,kynurenine,5-hydroxytryp-tamine,and 5-hydroxytryptophan was directly regulated by IDO1 and TDO2.Conclusion:IDO1 and TDO2 are important targets for aerobic exercise in the treatment of AD.The neuropro-tective effects and reduction of oxidative stress and inflammation are the key therapeutic mechanisms of aero-bic exercise in AD.
4.Mechanistic study on the improvement of aerobic exercise on Alzheimer's disease in rats based on tran-scriptomics and metabolomics
Chunxiao WANG ; Yuan YAO ; Li LI
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 2025;40(8):1129-1136
Objective:To explore the targets and mechanisms of aerobic exercise on Alzheimer's disease(AD).Method:Thirty-two male clean-grade Wistar rats were randomly assigned to one of four groups:control,mod-el,positive drug and aerobic exercise.After intervention,the Morris water maze was employed to assess the learning and memory capabilities of the rats,and hematoxylin and eosin staining was utilized to observe patho-logical changes in hippocampal tissue.Transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses were conducted to identify dif-ferential metabolites and key genes associated with disease progression,with a focus on the expression of key genes through integrated analysis.Result:The water maze experiment showed that the aerobic exercise group significantly improved the learning and cognitive abilities of D-galactose-induced Alzheimer's disease model rats.Pathological staining showed a de-crease in the number of cells in the hippocampal CA1 region of the model group rats,characterized by deep staining of the nucleus and cytoplasm,cell shrinkage,loose and disordered arrangement,blurred boundaries be-tween the nucleus and cytoplasm,and increased gaps.The cell structure of hippocampal neurons in the aero-bic exercise group of rats was relatively clear and tends to be complete,with a decreasing trend in intercellu-lar gaps.No large-scale neuronal shrinkage was observed in the field of view,and the cell volume appeared normal.Transcriptomics screened out key genes mainly including four genes:indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1(IDO1),tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase 2(TDO2),plexin B1(PLXNB1),and tripartite motif protein 11(TRIM 11).Metabolomics screening identified ten differential metabolites,including N-formylcarnitine,trypto-phan,Kynurenine,5-hydroxytryptamine,5-hydroxytryptophan,creatine,N-acetylaspartate glutamate,histidine,Hydroxyprolyl-Isoleucine,and pyridoxine.This study showed that aerobic exercise significantly improved the learning and memory abilities of D-galactose-induced AD model rats,alleviated the damage and reduction of hippocampal CA1 neurons.Integrated analysis found that the content of tryptophan,kynurenine,5-hydroxytryp-tamine,and 5-hydroxytryptophan was directly regulated by IDO1 and TDO2.Conclusion:IDO1 and TDO2 are important targets for aerobic exercise in the treatment of AD.The neuropro-tective effects and reduction of oxidative stress and inflammation are the key therapeutic mechanisms of aero-bic exercise in AD.
5.Surgical efficacy of transanal anaplasty for the treatment of rectovestibular fistulae
Dazhi REN ; Yan LI ; Heying YANG ; Yuhang YUAN ; Daokui DING ; Beibei SUN ; Xueer LI ; Chunxiao YAN ; Haodi LIANG ; Yali JIN ; Kun SONG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2025;40(2):139-143
Objective:To evaluate the clinical efficacy and the mid- and long-term follow-up outcomes of transanal anaplasty for treating rectovestibular fistula.Methods:The clinical data of 68 female infants diagnosed with rectovestibular fistula undergoing transanal anoplasty at the Department of Pediatric Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from Oct 2014 to Dec 2023 was collected. Postoperative complications, perineal and anal appearances, and defecation function of postoperative children aged 3 years or older were recorded.Results:After surgery 68 children followed-up for 6 months of recent with short-term complications in 6 cases, including 3 cases of incision infection, 2 cases of rectal mucosal prolapse, and 1 case of anal stenosis. Rintala score was (18.65±1.99). Twenty-five children underwent anorectal manometry, no significant differences were observed in the maximal systolic pressure of the anal canal( t=-0.596, P=0.563) and the maximum systolic time( t=-0.183, P=0.854). The resting pressure( t=-3.050, P=0.005), functional length( t=2.696, P=0.012), and positive rate of rectal anal inhibitory reflex( χ2=6.382, P=0.012) of the anal canal were significantly lower than those of the normal group( P<0.05). Conclusions:Transanal anaplasty for the treatment of rectovestibular fistula in girls has a low incidence of complications. It results in a normal perineal body appearance, good anal bowel control, and high quality of life.
6.Effects of repeated intravitreal injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor drugs on corneal morphology in patients with fundus vascular diseases
Yuanyuan QI ; Chunxiao YAN ; Cuihua JIN ; Linhui YUAN ; Sheng LI ; Lijun ZHANG
Recent Advances in Ophthalmology 2024;44(3):230-234
Objective To observe the effects of repeated intravitreal injections of ranibizumab and aflibercept on cor-neal morphology of patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration(nAMD),diabetic macular edema(DME)or retinal vein obstruction(RVO).Methods In this prospective study,64 patients(64 eyes)who underwent therapy in the injection center of the Ophthalmology Department of our hospital from June 2021 to June 2022 were enrolled,including 19 nAMD patients,20 DME patients and 25 RVO patients.Among these patients,29 were treated with aflibercept(40 g·L-1)and 35 were treated with ranibizumab(10 g·L-1).Monocular injections were adopted for all patients,and 3+pro re nata(PRN)therapy was used.Confocal microscope was used for corneal nerve examination,and corneal endo-thelial microscope was used to measure corneal thickness(CT)and corneal endothelial cells.The CT,corneal endothelial cell density(ECD),coefficient of variation(CV),average cell size(ACS),proportion of hexagonal cells(Hex%),cor-neal nerve fiber length(CNFL),corneal nerve fiber density(CNFD)of patients with nAMD,DME and RVO after repeated intravitreal injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)drugs were compared,and those parameters at 1 month after injection of different anti-VEGF drugs were compared with the baseline.Results Before injection,ECD in the DME group was lower than that in the nAMD and RVO groups,and the ACS in the DME group was higher than that in the nAMD and RVO groups(all P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the other indexes among the three groups(all P>0.05).After 3 injections of anti-VEGF drugs,the ECD in the DME group was lower than that in the nAMD and RVO groups,the ACS in the DME group was higher than that in the nAMD and RVO groups,and the CNFL in the DME group was lower than that in the nAMD and RVO groups(all P<0.05).The ECD decreased compared with that before injection from the 2nd injection of aflibercept in the nAMD group(all P<0.05).Hex%decreased significantly after each injection compared with the baseline(all P<0.05).Other indexes have no significant differences from the baseline(all P>0.05).In the RVO group,ECD decreased from the 2nd ranibizumab injection compared with the baseline(all P<0.05).Conclu-sion Repeated intravitreal injections of anti-VEGF drugs can reduce the Hex%and ECD to a certain extent.After injec-tions,CNFL in the DME group is significantly lower than that in the nAMD and RVO groups.
7.The role of Drp1 mediated mitochondrial dynamics balance in sepsis induced cardiomyopathy
Chunxiao FU ; Xiu YUAN ; Han WANG ; Shaojun LI ; Liang ZHOU ; Liping TAN
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2022;31(6):767-772
Objective:To analyze the effect of inhibiting excessive mitochondrial fission mediated by dynamic related protein 1 (Drp1) on the function of injured cells and mitochondria in the septic myocardium, and to explore the protective effect of maintaining mitochondrial dynamic balance in the pathogenesis of sepsis induced cardiomyopathy(SIC).Methods:Rat H9C2 cardiomyocytes were cultured and stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to establish a model of SIC. Mitochondrial division inhibitor 1 (Mdivi-1) was given 30 min before LPS stimulation. They were divided into the control group, LPS stimulated group (LPS), Mdivi-1 control group (Mdivi-1), and LPS+Mdivi-1 intervention group (LPS+Mdivi-1). CCK-8 was used to detect the cell viability, and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) was used to detect cellular damage. A MitoTracker probe was used to observe mitochondrial morphology by laser scanning confocal microscopy, JC-1 staining was used to detect mitochondrial membrane potential level, a DCFH-DA probe was used to detect total ROS level, and an AnnexinV-FITC/PI probe was used to detect the cell apoptosis ratio. The expression levels of mitochondrial fission protein Drp1 and fusion proteins Optic Atrophy 1(Opa1) and Mitofusin2 (Mfn2) were detected by real-time PCR and Western blot. One-way ANOVA was used to compare the differences between groups, and the LSD- t test was used for pairwise comparisons between groups. Results:Compared with the control group, cell viability, the average length of mitochondria and the mitochondrial membrane potential were decreased, and ROS production, the cell apoptosis rate and LDH were increased in the LPS group (all P<0.05). After Mdivi-1 intervention, compared with the LPS-stimulated group, the cell viability was increased, myocardial cell damage was reduced, the average length of mitochondria was prolonged, mitochondrial dysfunction was alleviated, and the cell apoptosis rate was inhibited in the LPS+Mdivi-1 group (all P<0.05). Conclusions:Mdivi-1 might inhibit mitochondrial fission mediated by Drp1, maintain mitochondrial dynamic balance, alleviate mitochondrial dysfunction and protect myocardial cells from LPS-induced injury.
8.Autologous blood transfusion drainage and simple drainage after lumbar surgery: A comparative study
Qiaomei YUAN ; Yusong JIA ; Jinyu LI ; Chenying ZHENG ; Chunxiao BAI ; Fan ZHANG ; Xueshi DI ; Shengqian KANG ; Shuiwen LONG ; Jiang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2021;34(3):245-248
【Objective】 To investigate the effect of autologous blood transfusion(ABT) drainage system and simple drainage(using drainage bags) on the prognosis of patients after lumbar surgery. 【Methods】 The patients admitted to the Department of Orthopedics of our hospital from August 2018 to September 2020 who underwent posterior open lumbar internal fixation and fusion were divided into two groups according to different drainage methods adopted after surgery: 50 patients were randomly selected from the patients who received postoperative ABT system for drainage as ABT group, and 50 patients were randomly selected from the patients who received postoperative drainage by drainage bag as simple drainage bgroup(the control group). The postoperative drainage volume, actual postoperative drainage, total dominant blood loss, total autologous blood transfusion volume, as well as the postoperative anemia indexes, infection indexes and albumin levels in d1, d3 and d7 of the 2 groups were retrospectively analyzed. 【Results】 The gender, age, operation duration and operation segment of the 2 groups were comparable (P>0.05), and preoperative Hb, Hct, ALB, WBC, NE%, intraoperative blood loss, intraoperative autologous blood transfusion volume and actual postoperative drainage volume were similar (P>0.05). There were no significant differences in Hb, Hct, ALB, WBC, NE% and CRP in postoperative d1, d3 and d7, as well as in preoperative and postoperative Hb, Hct and ALB, and in postoperative and preoperative WBC, NE% and CRP (P>0.05). The postoperative drainage volume (mL) and total dominant blood loss (mL) in ABT group and the control group were 554.40±176.82 vs 337.80±102.43, and 1 048.40±282.87 vs 791.80±277.02, respectively (P<0.05). 【Conclusion】 The use of ABT drainage system after lumbar surgery increased the drainage volume compared with simple drainage, but the improvement of anemia, albumin and infection was not obvious. ABT system should not be used routinely for drainage after lumbar surgery.
9.Thoughts and exploration on course construction of critical care medical
Jing FAN ; Mu ZHANG ; Shihui LIN ; Jing WU ; Aiping ZHANG ; Chunxiao LIU ; Fei YUAN ; Fang XU
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2018;17(5):488-492
At present,there are still many problems in critical care medicine education and teaching,such as imperfect theoretical system,inconsistent teaching materials,uneven teaching staff,lack of practice opportunities and places.The development of intensive care medical teaching should be combined with "organ-system-centered" teaching reform,strengthen the construction of the theoretical system,drive the development of teaching staff,build high-quality practice bases,promote the curriculum to be more specialized,optimized and standardized,so as to promote the development of the subject.
10.Detection of the viscoelasticity of relaxed myocardium in vivo by intervention ultrasound indentation system
Jinsong LI ; Chunxiao ZHANG ; Huisheng DENG ; Qiaoying YUAN ; Yonghong JIANG ; Que ZHU ; Jing HUANG
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2017;42(8):680-685
Objective To explore the viscoelasticity of relaxed myocardium in vivo through indentation method with an intervention ultrasound indentation system (IUIS). Methods Old myocardial infarction (OMI) models of canine were established by ligating left anterior descending branch of coronary artery for 3 months. The indentation creep tests were used respectively in OMI group and shame group (n=8, each) by IUIS in middle and advanced diastole stage in vivo. Test data were processed with three-parameter solid viscoelasticity model, and the viscoelastic parameters, such as instantaneous elastic modulus (E1), relaxation modulus (E∞), creep elastic modulus (E2) and viscous damping coefficient (η) in normal and infarcted myocardium were obtained and compared. Results All the parameters of E1, E∞, E2 and η increased obviously in OMI group than in sham group shown as follows: 27.81±6.74kPa vs. 6.78±2.43kPa; 17.87±3.59kPa vs. 4.52±1.56kPa; 49.54±14.35kPa vs. 16.82±12.37kPa and 1.97±0.78Pa.s vs. 0.66±0.40Pa.s. The differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusions IUIS is a feasible method to assess the viscoelasticity of relaxed myocardium in vivo. Three-parameter viscoelasticity model can be used to describe creep properties of relaxed myocardium. Both elastic modulus and viscosity resistance have increased in infarcted myocardium.

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