1.Feiyanning Inhibits Invasion and Metastasis of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer by Regulating EMT via TGF-β1/Smad Signaling Pathway
Xiaojie FU ; Jia YANG ; Kaile LIU ; Wenjie WANG ; Zhenye XU ; Zhongqi WANG ; Haibin DENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(12):110-120
ObjectiveTo explore the mechanism of the anti-cancer compound formula Feiyanning in inhibiting epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and invasion and metastasis of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). MethodsCell proliferation and activity were assessed using the cell counting kit-8(CCK-8) assay to evaluate the effect of Feiyanning on the proliferation of A549 and H1299 cells. Wound healing and Transwell assays were conducted to examine Feiyanning's impact on the metastasis of A549 and H1299 cells. The effects of Feiyanning on EMT and the transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1)/Smad signaling pathway proteins in A549 and H1299 cells were detected by Western blot. Exogenous TGF-β1 was used to induce EMT in A549 and H1299 cells. The effects of Feiyanning on TGF-β1-induced NSCLC cell metastasis, EMT, and the TGF-β1/Smad pathway proteins were assessed by wound healing assay, Transwell assay, and Western blot. In vivo, an A549 lung metastasis model was established via tail vein injection in nude mice. A total of 28 SPF male nude mice were randomly divided into four groups: Model (NC) group, Feiyanning low-dose (FYN1) group, Feiyanning high-dose (FYN2) group, and the positive control group (TGF-β receptor kinase inhibitor SB431542 group). The corresponding interventions were performed. After 40 days, the mice were euthanized, and lung metastases were analyzed. The expression of E-cadherin, N-cadherin, p-Smad2, and p-Smad3 in each group was detected by immunohistochemistry (IHC). ResultsAfter Feiyanning intervention, compared to the blank group, Feiyanning inhibited the proliferation of A549 and H1299 cells in a concentration-dependent manner (P<0.01). The metastasis ability of Feiyanning-treated cells was significantly decreased compared to the blank group (P<0.01). The expression of EMT marker proteins N-cadherin and zinc finger transcription factors (Zeb1, Snail, Slug) was significantly reduced in the Feiyanning groups compared to the blank group (P<0.05, P<0.01). The expression of p-Smad2/3, Smad2/3, TβRI, and TβRⅡ, key proteins in the TGF-β1/Smad signaling pathway, was also significantly decreased (P<0.01). In the TGF-β1-induced EMT model, compared to the TGF-β1 group, the cell metastasis ability in the Feiyanning groups was reduced (P<0.01), and the expression levels of N-cadherin, Zeb1, Snail, and Slug were significantly lower (P<0.01). The expression levels of p-Smad2/3, Smad2/3, TβRI, and TβRⅡ were also significantly reduced (P<0.01). In vivo results showed that compared to the model group, the number of lung metastases in the FYN1, FYN2, and SB431542 groups was reduced (P<0.01), and the range of cell infiltration was narrowed. Immunohistochemical results showed that compared to the model group, the expression of E-cadherin in the FYN1, FYN2, and SB431542 groups was increased (P<0.01), the expression of N-cadherin decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the expression of p-Smad2 and p-Smad3, key proteins of the TGF-β1/Smad pathway, was reduced (P<0.01). ConclusionFeiyanning inhibits the invasion and metastasis of NSCLC cells and EMT. The mechanism is related to the inhibition of TGF-β1/Smad signaling pathway.
2.Feiyanning Inhibits Invasion and Metastasis of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer by Regulating EMT via TGF-β1/Smad Signaling Pathway
Xiaojie FU ; Jia YANG ; Kaile LIU ; Wenjie WANG ; Zhenye XU ; Zhongqi WANG ; Haibin DENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(12):110-120
ObjectiveTo explore the mechanism of the anti-cancer compound formula Feiyanning in inhibiting epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and invasion and metastasis of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). MethodsCell proliferation and activity were assessed using the cell counting kit-8(CCK-8) assay to evaluate the effect of Feiyanning on the proliferation of A549 and H1299 cells. Wound healing and Transwell assays were conducted to examine Feiyanning's impact on the metastasis of A549 and H1299 cells. The effects of Feiyanning on EMT and the transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1)/Smad signaling pathway proteins in A549 and H1299 cells were detected by Western blot. Exogenous TGF-β1 was used to induce EMT in A549 and H1299 cells. The effects of Feiyanning on TGF-β1-induced NSCLC cell metastasis, EMT, and the TGF-β1/Smad pathway proteins were assessed by wound healing assay, Transwell assay, and Western blot. In vivo, an A549 lung metastasis model was established via tail vein injection in nude mice. A total of 28 SPF male nude mice were randomly divided into four groups: Model (NC) group, Feiyanning low-dose (FYN1) group, Feiyanning high-dose (FYN2) group, and the positive control group (TGF-β receptor kinase inhibitor SB431542 group). The corresponding interventions were performed. After 40 days, the mice were euthanized, and lung metastases were analyzed. The expression of E-cadherin, N-cadherin, p-Smad2, and p-Smad3 in each group was detected by immunohistochemistry (IHC). ResultsAfter Feiyanning intervention, compared to the blank group, Feiyanning inhibited the proliferation of A549 and H1299 cells in a concentration-dependent manner (P<0.01). The metastasis ability of Feiyanning-treated cells was significantly decreased compared to the blank group (P<0.01). The expression of EMT marker proteins N-cadherin and zinc finger transcription factors (Zeb1, Snail, Slug) was significantly reduced in the Feiyanning groups compared to the blank group (P<0.05, P<0.01). The expression of p-Smad2/3, Smad2/3, TβRI, and TβRⅡ, key proteins in the TGF-β1/Smad signaling pathway, was also significantly decreased (P<0.01). In the TGF-β1-induced EMT model, compared to the TGF-β1 group, the cell metastasis ability in the Feiyanning groups was reduced (P<0.01), and the expression levels of N-cadherin, Zeb1, Snail, and Slug were significantly lower (P<0.01). The expression levels of p-Smad2/3, Smad2/3, TβRI, and TβRⅡ were also significantly reduced (P<0.01). In vivo results showed that compared to the model group, the number of lung metastases in the FYN1, FYN2, and SB431542 groups was reduced (P<0.01), and the range of cell infiltration was narrowed. Immunohistochemical results showed that compared to the model group, the expression of E-cadherin in the FYN1, FYN2, and SB431542 groups was increased (P<0.01), the expression of N-cadherin decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the expression of p-Smad2 and p-Smad3, key proteins of the TGF-β1/Smad pathway, was reduced (P<0.01). ConclusionFeiyanning inhibits the invasion and metastasis of NSCLC cells and EMT. The mechanism is related to the inhibition of TGF-β1/Smad signaling pathway.
3.Expert Consensus on Clinical Application of Ruyi Zhenbaowan
Ming CHEN ; Jingling CHANG ; Shangquan WANG ; Gejia ZHONG ; Qiang DENG ; Hongxia CHEN ; Qien LI ; Yaming LIN ; Zujian XU ; Changkuan FU ; Yuer HU ; Yanming XIE ; Yuanyuan LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(16):173-183
Osteoarthritis (OA) and stroke are common clinical diseases that reduce patients' quality of life and place a burden on families and society. Ruyi Zhenbaowan, a classic prescription in Tibetan medicine, have the functions of clearing heat, awakening the brain and opening orifices, relaxing tendons and promoting meridian circulation, and eliminating yellow water. Clinically, they are used to treat osteoarthritis, post-stroke sequelae, neuropathic pain, and other related conditions. Modern pharmacological studies have demonstrated their anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and nerve-repairing effects. However, current research remains insufficient regarding the appropriate indications, timing, and efficacy of this medicine in treating relevant diseases. To enhance clinicians' understanding of this medicine and promote its standardized and rational clinical use, a panel of national experts, including clinical specialists, Tibetan medicine practitioners, pharmacologists, and methodologists, formulated this consensus based on clinical experience and evidence-based practice. The Cochrane systematic review framework, the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) system, and the nominal group method were employed to generate seven graded recommendations and 19 consensus-based suggestions. These recommendations clearly define the key points in the clinical application of Ruyi Zhenbaowan, including therapeutic indications, dosage and administration, treatment duration, and medication safety. The consensus specifically addresses the clinical efficacy, appropriate timing of administration, dosage strategies, treatment cycles, and combination medication strategies for treating osteoarthritis and stroke and provides an overview of safety considerations. The aim is to provide standardized guidance for hospitals and healthcare institutions nationwide to ensure the rational application of Ruyi Zhenbaowan in the treatment of osteoarthritis and stroke, reduce medication-related risks, and further leverage its clinical advantages. This consensus has been approved and issued by the China Association of Chinese Medicine, with the standard number GS/CACM 369-2024.
4.Study on the correlation of peak blood concentrations of compound sulfamethoxazole and its metabolites with clinical efficacy and adverse reactions in critically ill patients
Xiangxiang FU ; Lili ZHONG ; Jiangfan GU ; Mengyu MEI ; Xinxin LI ; Yang DENG ; Min WANG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(14):1775-1780
OBJECTIVE To analyze the correlation of the peak blood concentration (cmax) of compound sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMZ) and its metabolite N-acetyl sulfamethoxazole (NSMZ) with clinical efficacy and adverse reactions in critically ill patients. METHODS The data of critically ill patients treated with TMP/SMZ in various ICU of Hainan General Hospital from December 2023 to January 2025 were retrospectively collected. The patients were divided into success group and failure group based on the treatment outcome. Simple linear regression and Spearman correlation analysis were used to analyze the correlation of TMP cmax, SMZ cmax, and NSMZ cmax with clinical efficacy and adverse reactions. The receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) was used to determine the cutoff values of cmax for predicting the occurrence of adverse reactions. RESULTS Among critically ill patients with an acute physiology and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ (APACHE-Ⅱ) ≥15 points 24 h of check-in at ICU, SMZ cmax of success group was significantly higher than failure group (P<0.05). The daily total dose of TMP/SMZ was positively correlated with TMP cmax and SMZ cmax( P<0.05). TMP cmax was significantly correlated with hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity, SMZ cmax with hepatotoxicity, and NSMZ cmax with nephrotoxicity (P<0.05). The cutoff values of TMP cmax for predicting nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity were 7.25 μg/mL and 6.63 μg/mL, respectively. The cutoff value of SMZ cmax for predicting hepatotoxicity was 138.00 μg/mL, and that of NSMZ cmax for predicting nephrotoxicity was 60.76 μg/mL. CONCLUSIONS Among critically ill patients with an APACHE-Ⅱ ≥15 points 24 h of check-in at ICU, SMZ cmax is associated with treatment success. Hepatotoxicity risk significantly increases when TMP cmax ≥6.63 μg/mL or SMZ cmax ≥138.00 μg/mL; nephrotoxicity risk significantly increases when TMP cmax ≥7.25 μg/mL or NSMZ cmax ≥60.76 μg/mL.
5.Research on population pharmacokinetics of propofol injection in adult patients under general anesthesia
Jin-Xia LI ; An-Cheng GU ; Fu-Miao YUAN ; Cai LI ; Hai-Jun DENG ; Zhong-Yuan XU
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(14):2124-2128
Objective To quantitatively assess the influence of various factors on the pharmacokinetic parameters of propofol and to develop a propofol population pharmacokinetic model tailored for Chinese patients.Methods Thirty patients scheduled for selective abdominal surgeries received an anesthesia dose of propofol at 2.0 mg·kg-1.The concentration of propofol in collected venous blood samples was measured using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry.Polymorphisms in metabolizing enzyme genes were detected through Sanger sequencing technology.Pharmacokinetic parameters were computed,and models were constructed and evaluated using Phoenix Winnonlin software.Results Through software analysis,the drug's in vivo process was best described by a three-compartment model.The population mean values for the central compartment clearance rate(CL),shallow peripheral compartment clearance rate(Q2),deep peripheral compartment clearance rate(Q3),central compartment volume of distribution(V),shallow peripheral compartment volume of distribution(V2),and deep peripheral compartment volume of distribution(V3)were 1.71 L·min-1,1.31 L·min-1,1.51 L·min-1,5.92 L,19.86 L and 99.06 L,respectively.Body weight was identified as a significant covariate affecting CL and V,and was incorporated into the model.Conclusion The evaluation of the final model demonstrates its substantial predictive capability,offering directional guidance for the clinical administration of propofol.
6.Current status and development suggestions of PIVAS automated equipment allocation in China
Ruimin DENG ; Yuqi FU ; Wei YANG ; Lulu SUN
China Pharmacy 2024;35(17):2068-2071
OBJECTIVE To investigate the current allocation status of automated equipment in pharmacy intravenous admixture services (PIVAS) of medical institutions in China, and to provide reference for understanding the current status and future direction of PIVAS automation construction. METHODS In the form of a questionnaire survey, a questionnaire was distributed to medical institutions in 30 provinces across the country through the “Wenjuanxing” platform to investigate the four aspects of PIVAS, such as the allocation of automated equipment, intelligent intravenous medication dispensing robots, design and development of workflow software and information integration methods for automated equipment, and conduct statistical analysis. RESULTS A total of 761 PIVAS participated in the survey, 373 PIVAS were equipped with automated equipment. Among 373 PIVAS with automated equipment, automatic finished infusion sorting machines and automatic labeling machines were the main equipment, and 93.56% of PIVAS were not equipped with intelligent intravenous medication dispensing robots; 511 PIVAS used workflow software designed and developed by third-party software companies. In the project of information integration for automated equipment, there was not much difference in the proportion of cases where there was no automated equipment, automated equipment directly interfaced with hospital information systems, and automated equipment interfaced with PIVAS software platform. CONCLUSIONS The automated equipment allocation rate of PIVAS in China is relatively low, and there is still a lot of room for development. We should improve the relevant guidelines for automated equipment as soon as possible, promote standardized and reasonable equipment research and development, and enable PIVAS to more efficiently complete intravenous drug dispensing, in order to provide more dengrm3@mail.sysu.edu.cn comprehensive pharmaceutical services.
7.Comparison of clinically relevant factors in bipolar disorder patients with different age of onset
Yan MA ; Xiaoyi TIAN ; Yueqin HUANG ; Zhaorui LIU ; Yongyan DENG ; Liang ZHOU ; Yan LIU ; Bo LIU ; Jie ZHANG ; Yuandong GONG ; Xiang FU ; Qiongxian ZHAO ; Jin LU ; Wannian SHA ; Hao HE ; Zonglin SHEN ; Tingting ZHANG ; Wenming CHEN
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2024;38(1):42-49
Objective:To compare clinical characteristics,treatment patterns and physiological indicators in bipolar disorder(BD)patients with different age of onset.Methods:Totally 380 patients with DSM-5 BD were se-lected in this study.Psychiatrists diagnosed the patients using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview.The clinical information questionnaire and the Global Assessment of Functioning scale were utilized to collected clinical characteristics,treatment status,and physiological indicators.The onset age of BD was divided into 21 and 35 years as cut-off points.Multivariate logistic regression and linear regression were used to analyze related factors.Results:Among the 380 patients with BD,199 cases were early-onset group(52.4%),121 cases were middle-onset group(31.8%),and 60 cases were late-onset group(15.8%).There were 26.6%of patients in the early-onset group in-itially diagnosed as depression,23.1%in the middle-onset group,and 11.7%in the late-onset group.Multivariate analysis revealed that compared to the early-onset group of BD,the middle-onset(OR=2.22)and late-onset(OR=4.99)groups had more risk to experience depressive episodes,and the late-onset group(OR=6.74)had 6.74 times of risk to suffer from bipolar Ⅱ disorder.Additionally,patients in the middle-onset(β=-1.52)and late-on-set(β=-4.29)groups had shorter durations of delayed treatment,and those in the middle-onset(β=-1.62)and late-onset(β=-3.14)groups had fewer hospitalizations.Uric acid levels were lower in both the middle-onset(β=-28.39)and late-onset(β=-31.47)groups,and total cholesterol level was lower in the middle-onset group(β=-0.23).Conclusion:Patients with BD in different age of onset show significant differences in clinical charac-teristics,treatment conditions and physiological indicators.
8.A Prognostic Model Based on Colony Stimulating Factors-related Genes in Triple-negative Breast Cancer
Yu-Xuan GUO ; Zhi-Yu WANG ; Pei-Yao XIAO ; Chan-Juan ZHENG ; Shu-Jun FU ; Guang-Chun HE ; Jun LONG ; Jie WANG ; Xi-Yun DENG ; Yi-An WANG
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2024;51(10):2741-2756
ObjectiveTriple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the breast cancer subtype with the worst prognosis, and lacks effective therapeutic targets. Colony stimulating factors (CSFs) are cytokines that can regulate the production of blood cells and stimulate the growth and development of immune cells, playing an important role in the malignant progression of TNBC. This article aims to construct a novel prognostic model based on the expression of colony stimulating factors-related genes (CRGs), and analyze the sensitivity of TNBC patients to immunotherapy and drug therapy. MethodsWe downloaded CRGs from public databases and screened for differentially expressed CRGs between normal and TNBC tissues in the TCGA-BRCA database. Through LASSO Cox regression analysis, we constructed a prognostic model and stratified TNBC patients into high-risk and low-risk groups based on the colony stimulating factors-related genes risk score (CRRS). We further analyzed the correlation between CRRS and patient prognosis, clinical features, tumor microenvironment (TME) in both high-risk and low-risk groups, and evaluated the relationship between CRRS and sensitivity to immunotherapy and drug therapy. ResultsWe identified 842 differentially expressed CRGs in breast cancer tissues of TNBC patients and selected 13 CRGs for constructing the prognostic model. Kaplan-Meier survival curves, time-dependent receiver operating characteristic curves, and other analyses confirmed that TNBC patients with high CRRS had shorter overall survival, and the predictive ability of CRRS prognostic model was further validated using the GEO dataset. Nomogram combining clinical features confirmed that CRRS was an independent factor for the prognosis of TNBC patients. Moreover, patients in the high-risk group had lower levels of immune infiltration in the TME and were sensitive to chemotherapeutic drugs such as 5-fluorouracil, ipatasertib, and paclitaxel. ConclusionWe have developed a CRRS-based prognostic model composed of 13 differentially expressed CRGs, which may serve as a useful tool for predicting the prognosis of TNBC patients and guiding clinical treatment. Moreover, the key genes within this model may represent potential molecular targets for future therapies of TNBC.
9.Oral Absorption and Labeling Techniques of Traditional Chinese Medicine Polysaccharides: A Review
Weifeng ZHU ; Shuangyan DENG ; Hui OUYANG ; Wenjing YANG ; Jianing FU ; Huangqing WEI ; Qiong LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(12):261-269
Polysaccharides are the important material basis of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM), and have various pharmacological activities such as immunomodulation, antitumor and anti-aging. Due to the large molecular weight of TCM polysaccharides, their structural analysis and oral absorption mechanism are facing technical challenges, and the current research on their structure-activity relationships has made some breakthroughs, while the research on their oral absorption mechanisms is relatively slow. In-depth study of the oral absorption mechanism of TCM polysaccharides is not only crucial for the interpretation of their action pathways and efficacy in vivo, but also helpful for the interpretation of their pharmacological effects, rational clinical applications and the discovery of new targets. In recent years, the application of fluorescent labeling and isotopic labeling methods has provided new technical means for the oral absorption studies of polysaccharides, which has promoted the development of oral absorption studies of TCM polysaccharides. In this paper, we reviewed the oral absorption pathways and labeling techniques of TCM polysaccharides, and concluded that they can be absorbed orally through transmembrane, cellular bypass, and M-cell-mediated transport, of which transmembrane pathway is the main absorption pathway, and summarized the labeling reactions of four fluorescent labeling and isotopic labeling methods with TCM polysaccharides, which can provide references for evaluating the absorption pathways of TCM polysaccharides, screening active TCM polysaccharides, establishing pharmacodynamic models and comprehensively elucidating the mechanism of TCM polysaccharides.
10.Aerobic exercise inhibits neuroinflammation and alleviates cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's disease model mice
Longfei DENG ; Yeting ZHANG ; Yan FU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(14):2209-2214
BACKGROUND:Patients with Alzheimer's disease mainly show cognitive and memory dysfunctions.Aerobic exercise can inhibit endoplasmic reticulum stress and improve cognitive function of the patients.However,whether aerobic exercise can inhibit endoplasmic reticulum stress dependent neuroinflammation is still unclear. OBJECTIVE:To explore the effect of aerobic exercise on neuroinflammation and cognitive impairment in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease. METHODS:Fifty C57BL/6J wild-type male mouse mice were randomly divided into wild-type control and wild-type exercise groups,while another 50 APP/PS1 double transgenic male mice were randomly divided into Alzheimer's disease group and Alzheimer's disease exercise group,with 25 mice in each group.Mice in the wild-type exercise and Alzheimer's disease exercise groups received aerobic exercise training(treadmill training,45 min/d,12 m/min,5 d/wk,8 weeks in total).Mice in the wild-type control and Alzheimer's disease groups were placed on the quiet running platform.Morris water maze test was used to detect the cognitive ability of mice.Hematoxylin-eosin staining and Nissl staining were used to detect hippocampal tissue damage in mice.Thioflavin-S staining was used to detect β-amyloid content in hippocampal tissue.Immunohistochemistry was used to detect β-amyloid and p-Tau levels in hippocampal tissue.Immunofluorescence staining was used to detect the number of positive cells for neuroinflammation-related factors in hippocampal tissue.Western blot was used to detect p-IRE1,IRE1,p-PERK,PERK,ATF6,GRP78,Bip,Caspase-12,Iba-1,and GFAP protein levels. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Compared with the wild-type control group,escape latency was increased,the number of times they reached the previous platform and the time they stayed on the platform were decreased,β-amyloid and Tau levels,p-IRE1/IRE1,p-PERK/PERK,ATF6,GRP78,Bip,Caspase-12,Iba-1,and GFAP protein levels,Iba-1+,Iba-1+TNF-α+,Iba-1+IL-6+,Iba-1+IL-1β+,GFAP+,GFAP+TNF-α+,GFAP+IL-6+,GFAP+IL-1β+ positive cells in hippocampal tissue were increased,and Iba-1+IL-4+,Iba-1+IL-10+,GFAP+IL-4+,GFAP+IL-10+ positive cells were decreased in the Alzheimer's disease group(P<0.05).Compared with Alzheimer's disease group,escape latency was decreased,the number of times they reached the previous platform and the time they stayed on the platform were increased,β-amyloid and Tau levels,p-IRE1/IRE1,p-PERK/PERK,ATF6,GRP78,Bip,Caspase-12,Iba-1,GFAP protein levels,Iba-1+,Iba-1+TNF-α+,Iba-1+IL-6+,Iba-1+IL-1β+,GFAP+,GFAP+TNF-α+,GFAP+IL-6+,and GFAP+IL-1β+ positive cells in hippocampal tissue were decreased,and Iba-1+IL-4+,Iba-1+IL-10+,GFAP+IL-4+,GFAP+IL-10+ positive cells were increased in the Alzheimer's disease exercise group(P<0.05).To conclude,aerobic exercise can reduce cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's disease mice by inhibiting endoplasmic reticulum stress and neuroinflammation in hippocampal tissue.

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