1.Mechanism study of SIRT3 alleviating oxidative-stress injury in renal tubular cells by promoting mitochondrial biogenesis via regulating mitochondrial redox balance
Yaojun LIU ; Jun ZHOU ; Jing LIU ; Yunfei SHAN ; Huhai ZHANG ; Pan XIE ; Liying ZOU ; Lingyu RAN ; Huanping LONG ; Lunli XIANG ; Hong HUANG ; Hongwen ZHAO
Organ Transplantation 2026;17(1):86-94
Objective To elucidate the molecular mechanism of sirtuin-3 (SIRT3) in regulating mitochondrial biogenesis in human renal tubular epithelial cells. Methods Cells were stimulated with different concentrations of H2O2 and divided into four groups: control (NC), 50 μmol/L H2O2, 110 μmol/L H2O2 and 150 μmol/L H2O2. SIRT3 protein expression was then measured. SIRT3 was knocked down with siRNA, and cells were further assigned to five groups: control (NC), negative-control siRNA (NCsi), SIRT3-siRNA (siSIRT3), NCsi+H2O2, and siSIRT3+H2O2. After 24 h, cellular adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and mitochondrial superoxide anion (O2•−) levels were determined, together with mitochondrial expression of SIRT3, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ coactivator-1α (PGC-1α), nuclear respiratory factor 1 (NRF1), mitochondrial transcription factor A (TFAM), superoxide dismutase 2 (SOD2), acetylated-SOD2 and adenosine monophosphate activated protein kinase α1 (AMPKα1). Results The 110 and 150 μmol/L H2O2 decreased SIRT3 protein (both P<0.05). ATP and mitochondrial O2•− did not differ between NC and NCsi groups (both P>0.05). Compared to the NCsi group, the siSIRT3 group exhibited elevated O2•− level, decreased SIRT3 protein and increased expression levels of SOD2 and acetylated SOD2 protein (all P<0.05). Compared to the NCsi group, the NCsi+H2O2 group exhibited decreased cellular ATP levels, elevated mitochondrial O2•− levels, and reduced protein expression levels of SIRT3, SOD2, TFAM, AMPKα1, PGC-1α and NRF1 (all P<0.05). Compared with the siSIRT3 group, the siSIRT3+H2O2 group showed a decrease in cellular ATP levels, an increase in mitochondrial O2•− levels, a decrease in SIRT3, SOD2, TFAM, AMPKα1, PGC-1α and NRF1 protein expression levels and a decrease in acetylated SOD2 protein expression levels (all P<0.05). Compared with the NCsi+H2O2 group, the siSIRT3+H2O2 group showed a decrease in cellular ATP levels, an increase in mitochondrial O2•− levels, a decrease in SIRT3, AMPKα1, PGC-1α and NRF1, TFAM protein expression levels, and an increase in SOD2 and acetylated SOD2 protein expression levels (all P<0.05). Conclusions SIRT3 promotes mitochondrial biogenesis in tubular epithelial cells via the AMPK/PGC-1α/NRF1/TFAM axis, representing a key mechanism through which SIRT3 ameliorates oxidative stress-induced mitochondrial dysfunction.
2.Early outcomes of self-expanding interventional pulmonary valve in transthoracic implantation: A prospective clinical study
Ying HUANG ; Ziqin ZHOU ; Yong ZHANG ; Xiaohua LI ; Nianjin XIE ; Hongwen FEI ; Hui LIU ; Junfei ZHAO ; Jian ZHUANG ; Jimei CHEN ; Shusheng WEN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2024;31(06):872-877
Objective To evaluate early outcomes of transthoracic pulmonary valve implantation for the treatment of moderate and severe pulmonary regurgitation by using homemade self-expanding valve (SalusTM). Methods Patients with severe pulmonary regurgitation who underwent transthoracic pulmonary valve implantation in Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital from September 2, 2021 to November 25, 2022 were prospectively enrolled. The early postoperative complications and improvement of valve and heart function were summarized and analyzed. Results A total of 25 patients were enrolled, including 16 males and 9 females, with an average age of 24.5±1.5 years and an average weight of 57.0±3.0 kg. The mean systolic diameters of the bifurcation near the main pulmonary artery, the stenosis of the middle segment of the aorta and near the valve of the right ventricular outflow tract of the patients were 31.8±7.4 mm, 30.6±5.9 mm and 38.4±8.0 mm, respectively. All patients were successfully implanted with valves, and there were no serious complications such as death, coronary compression, stent fracture, valve displacement and infective endocarditis in the early postoperative period. The indexed left atrial longitudinal diameter, indexed right atrial longitudinal diameter, and indexed right ventricular outflow tract anteroposterior diameter decreased significantly after the operation. The degree of tricuspid and pulmonary valve regurgitation and the indexed regurgitation area decreased significantly. The above differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion The early outcomes of transthoracic pulmonary valve implantation with homemade self-expanding pulmonary valve (SalusTM) in the treatment of severe pulmonary regurgitation is relatively good, and the long-term outcomes need to be verified by the long-term follow-up studies with large samples.
3.Domestic self-expanding interventional pulmonary valve stent in transthoracic implantation for pulmonary valve regurgitation: A prospective cohort study
Ziqin ZHOU ; Taoran HUANG ; Naijimuding ABUDUREXITI ; Yong ZHANG ; Haiyun YUAN ; Nianjin XIE ; Hongwen FEI ; Hui LIU ; Jian ZHUANG ; Jimei CHEN ; Shusheng WEN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2024;31(09):1305-1312
Objective To analyze and summarize the early and medium-term outcomes of self-expanding interventional pulmonary valve stent (SalusTM) for right ventricular outflow tract dysfunction with severe pulmonary valve regurgitation. Methods We established strict enrollment and follow-up criteria. Patients who received interventional pulmonary valve in transthoracic implantation in Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital from September 2, 2021 to July 18, 2023 were prospectively included, and all clinical data of patients were collected and analyzed. Results A total of 38 patients with severe pulmonary regurgitation were included, with 23 (60.5%) males and 15 (39.5%) females. The mean age was 24.08±8.12 years, and the mean weight was 57.66±13.54 kg. The preoperative mean right ventricular end-diastolic volume index (RVEDVI) and right ventricular end-systolic volume index (RVESVI) were 151.83±42.84 mL/m2 and 83.34±33.05 mL/m2, respectively. All patients successfully underwent transcatheter self-expandable pulmonary valve implantation, with 3 (7.9%) patients experiencing valve stent displacement during the procedure. Perioperative complications included 1 (2.6%) patient of postoperative inferior wall myocardial infarction and 1 (2.6%) patient of poor wound healing. The median follow-up time was 12.00 (6.00, 17.50) months. During the follow-up period, there were no deaths or reinterventions, and no patients had recurrent severe pulmonary regurgitation. Three (7.9%) patients experienced chest tightness and chest pain, and 1 (2.6%) patient developed frequent ventricular premature beats. Compared with preoperative values, the right atrial diameter, right ventricular diameter, and tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion were significantly reduced at 6 months and 1 year postoperatively, with improvement in the degree of pulmonary regurgitation (P<0.01). Compared with preoperative values, RVEDVI and RVESVI decreased to 109.51±17.13 mL/m2 and 55.88±15.66 mL/m2, respectively, at 1 year postoperatively (P<0.01). Conclusion Self-expanding interventional pulmonary valve in transthoracic implantation is safe and effective for severe pulmonary valve regurgitation and shows good clinical and hemodynamic results in one-year outcome.
4.Effects of Jianpi Zhidong Decoction on Cx43 and Cx30 in brain regions of tic disorder mice
Jiawei HUANG ; Hongwen HAO ; Zongxian YANG ; Ronghua ZHAO ; Daohan WANG
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;47(1):81-91
Objective To study the intervention effect of Jianpi Zhidong Decoction on the expressions of Cx43 and Cx30 in the cortex,corpus striatum,hypothalamus,and hippocampus of tic disorder mice.Methods According to the random number table method,60 male ICR mice were divided into the blank control group(n=15)and modeling group(n=45).The mice in the modeling group were intraperitoneally injected with iminodipropanitrile(350 mg/kg,once a day for 7 days)to establish a tic disorder model,and the mice in the blank control group were intraperitoneally injected with equal volume of normal saline.The stereotyped behavior score was calculated to evaluate the success of modeling.According to the random number table method,the mice in the modeling group were divided into the model group,tiapride group(29.5 mg/kg)and Jianpi Zhidong Decoction group(17.8 g/kg),with 15 mice in each group.The drug was administered by gavage for 4 weeks.After administration,stereotyped behavior score was calculated.The positive protein expression,protein expression,and mRNA expression of Cx43 and Cx30 in the cortex,corpus striatum,hypothalamus and hippocampus were determined by immunohistochemistry,Western blotting and real-time PCR.Results Compared with the blank control group,the stereotyped behavior score of mice in the model group was increased(P<0.05).Compared with the model group,the stereotyped behavior scores of mice in the tiapride group and the Jianpi Zhidong Decoction group were decreased(P<0.05).Compared with the blank control group,the average optical densities of Cx43 in the cortex,corpus striatum,hypothalamus,and hippocampus of mice in model group were decreased(P<0.05).Compared with the model group,the average optical densities of Cx43 in the cortex and hippocampus in the tiapride group were increased,and the average optical densities of Cx43 in the cortex,corpus striatum,and hippocampus in the Jianpi Zhidong Decoction group were increased(P<0.05).Compared with the tiapride group,the average optical density of Cx43 in the cortex in the Jianpi Zhidong Decoction group was increased(P<0.05).Compared with the blank control group,the average optical densities of Cx30 in the cortex,corpus striatum,hypothalamus,and hippocampus of mice in model group were decreased(P<0.05).Compared with the model group,the average optical densities of Cx30 in the corpus striatum and hypothalamus in the tiapride group were increased,and the average optical densities of Cx30 in the cortex,corpus striatum,and hippocampus in the Jianpi Zhidong Decoction group were increased(P<0.05).Compared with the tiapride group,the average optical density of Cx30 in the hippocampus in the Jianpi Zhidong Decoction group was increased(P<0.05).Compared with the blank control group,the protein expressions of Cx43 in the cortex,corpus striatum,and hippocampus of mice in the model group were decreased(P<0.05).Compared with the model group,the protein expression of Cx43 in the cortex in the tiapride group was increased,and the protein expressions of Cx43 in the cortex,corpus striatum,and hippocampus in the Jianpi Zhidong Decoction group were increased(P<0.05).Compared with the blank control group,the protein expressions of Cx30 in the cortex and hippocampus of mice in the model group were decreased(P<0.05).Compared with the model group,the protein expressions of Cx30 in the cortex and hippocampus in the tiapride group and the Jianpi Zhidong Decoction group were increased(P<0.05).Compared with the blank control group,the mRNA expressions of Cx43 in the cortex,corpus striatum and hippocampus in the model group were decreased(P<0.05).Compared with the model group,the mRNA expressions of Cx43 in the cortex,corpus striatum,and hippocampus in the tiapride group and the Jianpi Zhidong Decoction group were increased(P<0.05).Compared with the blank control group,the mRNA expressions of Cx30 in the cortex and hippocampus in the model group were decreased(P<0.01).Compared with the model group,the mRNA expressions of Cx30 in the cortex and hippocampus in the tiapride group and the Jianpi Zhidong Decoction group were increased(P<0.05).Conclusion The decreased expression of Cx43 and Cx30 in the cortex,corpus striatum,hypothalamus,and hippocampus may be involved in the occurrence of stereotyped behavior in tic disorder mice.The intervention mechanism of Jianpi Zhidong Decoction may be related to the increased expression of Cx43 and Cx30 in various brain regions.
5.Clinical diagnosis and treatment guidelines for long-term systemic complications in kidney transplant recipients in China
Branch of Organ Transplantation of Chinese Medical Association ; Youzan LI ; Meng YANG ; Wenhan QIN ; Weili WANG ; Yajun SONG ; Chibing HUANG ; Hongwen ZHAO
Organ Transplantation 2024;15(4):479-496
In order to further standardize the diagnosis and treatment of long-term systemic complications in kidney transplant recipients,Branch of Organ Transplantation of Chinese Medical Association initiated the formulation of"Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines for Long-term Systemic Complications in Kidney Transplant Recipients in China".Experts on organ transplantation were organized to summarize and integrate the latest progress in this field based on existing clinical guidelines,systematic evaluations,case studies,expert consensus.The guideline was formed after multiple rounds of discussion and reaching a consensus which included complications of hematological system,central nervous system,cardiovascular system,ocular,cutaneous and osteoporosis disorders.The full text focuses on 27 clinical problems and forms 40 recommendations,mainly involving the risk factors,classification,diagnosis,treatment and prevention of various complications.This guideline graded the quality of evidence and the strength of recommendation for each clinical issue using 2009 Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine(OCEBM)Grading and Strength of Recommendation criteria,so as to provide reference for the diagnosis and treatment of late complications,comprehensively improve the management capacity of clinicians to benefit kidney transplant recipients.
6.Progression of research into the relationship between pyroptosis and atherosclerosis
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2024;34(1):146-150
Pyroptosis is a programmed mode of cell death.Activated caspase-1 can induce the occurrence of pyroptosis,promote the release of inflammatory factors,and trigger a violent inflammatory response.Depending on the type of caspase involved,pyroptosis can be divided into a caspase-1-mediated typical inflammasome pathway and a human caspase-4/5(or mouse caspase-11)-mediated atypical inflammasome pathway.In recent years,studies have found that pyroptosis is closely related to the occurrence,development,and prognosis of atherosclerosis.This article reviews the roles and mechanisms of endothelial cells,vascular smooth muscle cells,and macrophage cells in the occurrence and development of atherosclerosis,with the aim of promoting new ideas for research into the pathogenesis,diagnosis,and treatment of atherosclerosis
7.Analysis of clinical implementation of nursing group standard for oxygen therapy in adult patients
Xiaojiu QI ; Huiting WANG ; Yu XU ; Zheng HUANG ; Zhixia ZHANG ; Hongwen MA ; Yunyan XIANYU ; Su ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(14):1726-1731
Objective To understand the implementation of the nursing group standards for oxygen inhalation therapy in clinical practice,and to provide a reference for improving the nursing practice of oxygen therapy.Methods A convenience sampling method was used to investigate nurses from 902 hospitals in 24 provinces and municipalities directly under the central government using a self-designed questionnaire from December 15th,2022,to January 14th,2023.The content of questionnaire included whether they had implemented the recommendations of the oxygen therapy standards,the knowledge of safety related to oxygen therapy,and the components of oxygen therapy prescriptions,the indications used for patients receiving oxygen therapy and practice status of oxygen therapy.Results A total of 10481 questionnaires were returned,of which 10447 were valid,with a valid questionnaire recovery rate of 99.68%.63.14%of the nurses indicated that the hospital had organized training on oxygen therapy standards.Only 47.82%of nurses know the correct use of the Venturi mask.41.90%of nurses could indicate the correct indicator of flow adjustment.31.88%of the nurses stated that they will adjust the oxygen flow rate based on the oxygenation status of carbon dioxide storage patients.Only 19.56%of nurses indicated that humidification is applied in oxygen therapy based on the oxygen flow and duration.Conclusion Even though nurses had received training related to oxygen therapy standards,the level of knowledge of oxygen therapy standards was still low;therefore continuous systematic training was needed,and the implementation of the content of oxygen therapy standards needed to be further standardized.Healthcare institutions would focus on organizing systematic training and maintaining the training effect,enhancing infrastructure and providing support for implementation.Recommendation to the nursing administration is to explore how to comprehensively and continuously implementing the oxygen therapy nursing standards with the ultimate goal of providing patients safer and more accurate oxygen therapy.
8.Assessment of supra-arch branches bypass on cerebral oxygen saturation and carotid hemodynamics in patients with Stanford type B aortic dissection
Fei XIAO ; Jue YANG ; Tucheng SUN ; Changjiang YU ; Xiaoping FAN ; Jianfang LUO ; Yuan LIU ; Wenhui HUANG ; Hongwen FEI ; Ruixin FAN
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2020;36(10):608-612
Objective:To evaluate the effects of supra-arch branches bypass on cerebral oxygen saturation and hemodynamics in patients with Stanford type B aortic dissection.Methods:From January to December 2018, consecutive 27 patients with Stanford type B aortic dissection were enrolled in the study. All patients received hybrid treatment, including supra-arch branches bypass(right axillary artery-left common carotid artery-left subclavian artery) and thoracic endovascular aortic repaire(TEVAR). All the operations were performed by the same surgical team. The left and right cerebral oxygen saturation were measured after anesthesia(T1), left carotid artery occlusion(T2) and after operation(T3); peak systolic velocity(PSV) and resistance index(RI) of left and right carotid arteries were measured before(t1) and after operation(t2).Results:The left cerebral oxygen saturation was 0.62 ±0.01, 0.54±0.01 and 0.62±0.01 at T1, T2 and T3, respectively. There was significant difference between T2 and T1 and T3( P=0.002, P=0.001), but there was no significant difference between T1 and T3. The PSV of left carotid artery at t1 and t2 were(0.91±0.11)m/s and(0.76±0.09)m/s respectively, with no significant difference( P= 0.191). The RI of left carotid artery at t1 and t2 were 0.83±0.06 and 0.93±0.13 respectively, with no significant difference( P= 0.575). Conclusion:If one side of carotid artery was blocked for a short time during supra-arch branches bypass, the cerebral oxygen saturation would be decreased temporarily, but the changes of cerebral oxygen metabolism could be completely restored after operation. However, the hemodynamics of carotid artery would not change significantly. In the hybrid treatment strategy for the patients with aortic dissection Stanford type B, blocking bilateral carotid arteries can be avoided. Making the right axillary artery-left common carotid artery-left subclavian artery shunt is a safe and effective choice.
9.Study on Network Pharmacology of the Mechanism of Lysimachia christinae in the Treatment of Cholecyst Related Disease
Peng HUANG ; Jialin QU ; Le CHANG ; Hongwen KE ; Ying YANG ; Aijing LENG
China Pharmacy 2019;30(9):1220-1225
OBJECTIVE: To explore the mechanism of Lysimachia christinae in the treatment of cholecyst related diseases by network pharmacology. METHODS: The active ingredients of L. christinae were screened through TCMSP database with “Lipinski rule” and “Oral bioavailability >30%” rules, and their related targets were predicated correspondingly, then compound-target network were constructed by Cytoscape 3.2.1 software. Disease related targets were predicted by searching TTD database, OMIM database, PharmGKB database, DrugBank database and GAD database with “cholelithiasis” “gallstones” “cholecystitis” and “cholangitis” as keywords. Then, the network of disease-target was constructed and merged with active ingredient target to obtain therapeutic target. After pathway enrichment analysis of therapeutic target were performed by utilizing the DAVID database, molecular docking between target and active ingredient was also conducted in order to screen the main active ingredients of L. christinae. RESULTS: Twenty-seven active ingredients with good oral absorption and drug-like properties were screened from L. christinae. Thirty-three targets were attained after constructing and merging the network. Seven pathways, mainly related to cancer pathway and ABC transporter pathway were achieved. Top 4 active ingredients of L. christinae in the list of docking score were kaempferin, acacia, hesperetin and isorhamnetin, which acted on ABCC3, ABCB1, ABCC2, ABCB4 target. CONCLUSIONS: L. christinae treat cholecyst related diseases through ABC transporter pathway.
10.Prevalence and attribution of high-risk HPV in different histological types of cervical cancer
Wenpeng WANG ; Jusheng AN ; Hongwen YAO ; Ning LI ; Yuanyuan ZHANG ; Li GE ; Yan SONG ; Minjie WANG ; Guangwen YUAN ; Yangchun SUN ; Manni HUANG ; Lingying WU
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2019;54(5):293-300
Objective To investigate the prevalence of high-risk HPV subtypes in different pathological types of cervical cancer, and analyze the attribution of carcinogenic HPV subtypes in different pathological types. Methods A total of 1 541 patients with cervical cancer were treated between February 2009 and October 2016 in Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College. The median age at diagnosis was 49 years (ranged 20-82 years old). The numbers of patients with cervical cancer from North China, Northeast China, East China, Central China and other regions (including Northwest, Southwest and South China) were 961, 244, 175, 87 and 74 cases, respectively. Pathological types: 1 337 cases of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), 87 usual adenocarcinoma (ADC), 23 adenosquamous carcinoma (ASC), 20 mucinous carcinoma (MC), 19 clear cell carcinoma (CCC), 12 endometrioid carcinoma (EC), 25 neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC), 9 serous carcinoma (SC), 5 villous adenocarcinoma (VADC) and 4 minimal deviation adenocarcinoma (MDAC). The prevalence of high-risk HPV in different regions, age groups at diagnosis and pathological types in cervical cancer were analyzed. The attribution of 13 high-risk HPV subtypes in different pathological types of cervical cancer based on proportional attribution method, and the attribution of high-risk HPV subtypes prevented by 9-valent HPV vaccine in SCC and ADC were calculated. Results (1) The prevalence of high-risk HPV in 1 541 patients with cervical cancer was 86.6% (1 335/1 541). The multiple high-risk HPV infection rate in patients with SCC ≥60 years old (23.0%, 37/161) was significantly higher than those in patients aged 45-59 years old and≤44 years old [11.4% (85/747) vs 11.7% (50/429), P<0.01], and the high-risk HPV infection rates of patients with cervical cancer in North China, Northeast China, East China, Central China and other regions were respectively 86.8% (834/961), 87.7% (214/244), 83.4% (146/175), 83.9% (73/87) and 91.9% (68/74). SCC (86.8%, 1 337/1 541) and ADC (5.6%, 87/1 541) were the most common pathological types in cervical cancer. The high-risk HPV prevalence of SCC, ADC, ASC, MC, NEC and VADC were 90.1% (1 205/1 337), 74.7% (65/87), 87.0% (20/23), 65.0% (13/20), 72.0% (18/25) and 5/5 respectively. The high-risk HPV infection rates of SC, EC, CCC and MDAC were 4/9, 3/12, 2/19 and 0/4 respectively. (2) According to proportional attribution, HPV 16 (69.5%), HPV 18 (5.6%), HPV 58 (2.2%), HPV 31 (1.9%), HPV 52 (1.4%) and HPV 33 (1.3%) were the six common high-risk HPV subtypes in SCC. While, HPV 18 (44.1%), HPV 16 (20.5%), HPV 52 (2.3%), HPV 58 (1.2%) and HPV 51 (1.2%) were the main carcinogenic subtypes in ADC. The main carcinogenic high-risk HPV subtypes of ASC, NEC and MC were HPV 18 and HPV 16. The total attribution of HPV 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52 and 58 prevented by 9-valent HPV vaccine in SCC and ADC were 82.6% and 68.1% respectively; the attribution of HPV 45 in SCC and ADC were only 0.8% and 0. Conclusions SCC and ADC are the main pathological types in cervical cancer. SCC, ADC, ASC, MC, NEC and VADC are closely related to high-risk HPV infection. HPV 16 is the main carcinogenic genotypes of SCC. HPV 18 maybe play an important role in the pathogenesis of ADC.

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