1.Cervical lordosis ratio can be used as a decision-making indicator for selection of posterior surgical approach for multi-level cervical spondylotic myelopathy
Jiahang MIAO ; Sheng MA ; Qupeng LI ; Huilin YU ; Tianyu HU ; Xiao GAO ; Hu FENG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(9):1796-1802
BACKGROUND:At present,research has only shown that the cervical lordosis ratio can be an important factor in predicting the loss of lordosis curvature after laminoplasty,and no one has studied whether the cervical lordosis ratio,a dynamic level indicator,can be one of the decision-making factors for the selection of posterior cervical surgical procedures. OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether the cervical lordosis ratio,an index of cervical hyperextension and hyperflexion,can be used as a selective index for laminoplasty and laminectomy fusion. METHODS:A retrospective review of 141 patients who had undergone posterior cervical surgery more than one year of follow-up due to multi-level cervical spondylotic myelopathy from December 2015 to March 2020 was performed.Among them,63 patients received laminectomy and fusion(laminectomy and fusion group)and 78 patients received laminoplasty(laminoplasty group).The demographic statistics(gender,age,body mass index,follow-up time),imaging indexes such as C2-7 Cobb angle,C2-7 range of motion,flexion Cobb angle,extension Cobb angle,flexion range of motion and extension range of motion,clinical effect indexes such as Japanese Orthopaedic Association score and visual analog scale score were compared between the two groups.The evaluation index of cervical lordosis alignment change was C2-7 Cobb angle difference before and after operation(ΔCL).Cervical lordosis ratio was equal to 100%×flexion range of motion/C2-7 range of motion.Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was used to determine the role of cervical lordosis ratio in predicting postoperative severe cervical lordosis loss(ΔCL≤-10°).According to the critical value of cervical lordosis ratio(68.5%),all patients were divided into low cervical lordosis ratio group and high cervical lordosis ratio group.In these two ratio groups,the cervical lordosis alignment index and clinical effect index between the two operation groups were discussed again. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Cervical lordosis alignment decreased after laminectomy and fusion and laminoplasty(P=0.039,P=0.002),and cervical lordosis alignment change in laminoplasty group(ΔCL)was greater than that of laminectomy and fusion group,and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant.(2)Based on receiver operating characteristic curve analysis,cervical lordosis ratio in predicting severe cervical lordosis alignment change(ΔCL≤-10°)had good identification ability(area under the curve=0.792).(3)In low cervical lordosis ratio group,there was no significant difference in cervical lordosis alignment change(ΔCL)between laminectomy and fusion group and laminoplasty group(P=0.141).(4)In high cervical lordosis ratio group,the ΔCL of laminoplasty group was greater than that in laminectomy and fusion group(P=0.001),which had a higher probability of postoperative severe cervical lordosis alignment change(ΔCL≤-10°)(43%,29%).(5)It is indicated that cervical lordosis ratio can be used as a decision-making index for the choice of posterior surgery for multi-level cervical spondylotic myelopathy.Laminoplasty can be considered in the low cervical lordosis ratio group,while laminectomy and fusion can be considered in the high cervical lordosis ratio group.
2.Latent class analysis and influencing factor study of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among operating room nurses in tertiary hospitals
Xiaogui TANG ; Li LI ; Yue ZHAO ; Ningning HU ; Feng FU ; Boya LI ; Mengru YANG ; Yinglan LI
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2025;42(3):293-301
Background Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), as one of the major occupational health issues worldwide, have shown an increasing positive rate year by year. Due to the unique demands of work, operating room nurses exhibit a higher positive rate of WMSDs compared to other occupational groups, necessitating active attention and intervention. Objective To estimate the prevalence of WMSDs among operating room nurses in tertiary hospitals, explore the characteristics and latent categories of WMSDs, and analyze the influencing factors associated with the occurrence of WMSDs. Method Using a randomized cluster sampling method, operating room nurses from nine tertiary hospitals in Urumqi were selected as study participants between December 2023 and January 2024. Data were collected through a general information questionnaire, an ergonomic questionnaire for operating room nurses, and the Chinese Musculoskeletal Disorders Questionnaire. Latent class analysis was employed to examine the patterns of WMSDs among the nurses, while chi-square test and multinomial logistic regression were utilized to analyze the influencing factors of WMSDs. Result A total of 411 valid questionnaires were collected in this survey. The positive rate of WMSDs among operating room nurses in the tertiary hospitals of Urumqi over the past year was 91.9%. The positive rates, ordered from highest to lowest by body region, were neck (79.1%), shoulders (70.3%), and lower back (68.1%). The operating room nurses were categorized into three distinct groups by latent class analysis: multi-site pain group, neck-shoulder-back pain group, and neck and lower back pain group. The results of the multinomial logistic regression models revealed that gender, job strain level, ergonomic load level in the operating room, and exposure to cold or drafty working conditions or not were significant influencing factors for reporting WMSDs among operating room nurses. Specifically, having less than 5 years of work experience, low ergonomic load level, low job strain, and moderate job strain were identified as protective factors against WMSDs. Conversely, exposure to cold or drafty working environments and being female were identified as risk factors for WMSDs. The logistic regression models also indicated that compared to the neck-lower back pain group, the neck-shoulder-back pain group had a higher probability of reporting low job strain (OR=0.168, 95%CI: 0.029, 0.968) and being female (OR=4.847, 95%CI: 2.506, 9.378). In contrast, when comparing to the neck-lower back pain group, the multi-site pain group had a higher probability of reporting, low-level ergonomic workload (OR=0.079, 95%CI: 0.015, 0.412), low job strain (OR=0.019, 95%CI: 0.002, 0.145), moderate job strain (OR=0.080, 95%CI: 0.016, 0.401), high job strain (OR=0.132, 95%CI: 0.027, 0.647), less than 5 years of work experience (OR=0.173, 95%CI: 0.044, 0.683), being female (OR=2.424, 95%CI: 1.130, 5.200), and exposure to cold or drafty working environments (OR=3.277, 95%CI: 1.657, 6.481). Conclusion The positive rate WMSDs among operating room nurses in tertiary hospitals is notably high in Urumqi, with distinct co-occurrence characteristics observed within the population. To mitigate the risk of WMSDs, it is essential to implement targeted health education and prevention training programs tailored to different patterns of WMSDs. Additionally, improving working conditions, optimizing human resource allocation , and other proactive measures should be undertaken. These efforts will effectively reduce the incidence of WMSDs among operating room nurses and safeguard their occupational health.
3.Isolated coronary arteritis secondary to Behçet’s disease: a case report
Yang ZHANG ; Lei XU ; Xinying HU ; Hao JIANG ; Feng ZHANG ; Junbo GE
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2025;32(2):300-305
A 36-year-old male patient presented with repeated myocardial infarction. Despite regular dual-antiplatelet therapy and intensive lipid-lowering therapy, he still experienced restenosis after coronary stent implantation. He then transferred to the Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University. According to the disease history, combined with coronary artery inflammation observed by PET/CT and effective anti-inflammatory treatment, he was finally diagnosed with Behçet’s disease (BD) combined with isolated coronary arteritis. BD has been included in the Chinese Second Catalog of Rare Diseases, and the disease that only involves the coronary arteries is even rarer, which makes it very easy to misdiagnose and underdiagnosis in clinical practice. Strengthening the understanding of the complex clinical phenotypes of various vasculitis, attaching importance to multidisciplinary consultation, and dynamically following up are of great value for the early diagnosis of this disease.
4.Preparation of monoclonal antibodies against human leukocyte immunoglobulin like receptor B2 and preliminary identification of their activity in vitro
Chinese Journal of Biologicals 2025;38(05):549-556
Objective To prepare monoclonal antibodies against human leukocyte immunoglobulin like receptor subfamilyB2(LILRB2) by hybridoma technique and preliminarily identify their activity in vitro, so as to provide a new strategy for targeting“cold”tumor therapy.MethodsThe extracellular region of human LILRB2 protein was expressed, purified by affinity chro-matography, and then used to immunize BALB/c mice to prepare anti-LILRB2 monoclonal antibodies with high specificityand affinity. The variable regions of light chain and heavy chain of mouse monoclonal antibodies were inserted into an expres-sion vector containing human constant regions by DNA recombination technique to produce chimeric antibodies, and theactivity in vitro was identified by ELISA, flow cytometry and bio-layer interferometry(BLI).ResultsSeven anti-LILRB2monoclonal antibodies with high purity were successfully prepared by hybridoma technique, all of which could recognizeLILRB2 protein with high specificity. Among them, 11C6-8, 43H7-2 and 53A6-11 had superior performance, with the EC_(50)values of 0. 272 3, 0. 431 8 and 0. 344 0 μg/mL, respectively. The chimeric antibodies obtained by humanized modificationexhibited higher binding ability to LILRB2 and effectively blocked the binding of LILRB2 to its ligand, human leukocyteantigen-G(HLA-G), among which the IC_(50)values of 11C6-8 and 53A6-11 were 0. 429 2 and 0. 283 6 μg/mL.ConclusionThe specific monoclonal antibodies against LILRB2 were successfully prepared, and expected to be developed into new anti-tumor immune antibody drugs, which provides a new idea for the development of therapy strategy targeting tumors.
5.Identification of Alumen and Ammonium alum Based on XRD, FTIR, TG-DTA Combined with Chemometrics
Bin WANG ; Jingwei ZHOU ; Huangsheng ZHANG ; Jian FENG ; Hanxi LI ; Guorong MEI ; Jiaquan JIANG ; Hongping CHEN ; Fu WANG ; Yuan HU ; Youping LIU ; Shilin CHEN ; Lin CHEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(13):178-186
ObjectiveTo establish the multi-technique characteristic profiles of Alumen by X-ray diffraction(XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR) and thermogravimetric-differential thermal analysis(TG-DTA), and to explore the spectral characteristics for rapid identification of Alumen and its potential adulterant, Ammonium alum. MethodsA total of 27 batches of Alumen samples from 8 production regions were collected for preliminary identification based on visual characteristics. The PDF standard cards of XRD were used to differentiate Alumen from A. alum, and the XRD characteristic profiles of Alumen were established, and then the common peaks were screened. Based on hierarchical clustering analysis(HCA) and orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis(OPLS-DA), the characteristic information that could be used for identification of Alumen was selected with variable importance in the projection(VIP) value>1. FTIR characteristic profiles of Alumen were established, and key wavenumbers for identification were screened by HCA and OPLS-DA with VIP value>1. Meanwhile, the thermogravimetric differences between Alumen and A. alum were analyzed by TG-DTA, and the thermogravimetric traits that could be used for identification were screened. ResultsAlumen and A. alum could not be effectively distinguished by traits alone. However, by comparing the PDF standard cards of XRD, 15 batches of Alumen and 12 batches of A. alum could be distinguished. In the XRD profiles, 10 characteristic peaks were confirmed, corresponding to diffraction angles of 14.560°, 24.316°, 12.620°, 32.122°, 17.898°, 34.642°, 27.496°, 46.048°, 40.697° and 21.973°. In the FTIR profiles, 4 wavenumber ranges(399.193-403.050, 1 186.010-1 471.420, 1 801.190-2 620.790, 3 612.020-3 997.710 cm-1) and 12 characteristic wavenumbers(1 428.994, 1 430.922, 1 432.851, 1 434.779, 1 436.708, 1 438.636, 1 440.565, 1 442.493, 1 444.422, 1 446.350, 1 448.279, 1 450.207 cm-1) were identified. In the TG-DTA profiles, there were characteristic decomposition peaks of ammonium ion and mass reduction features near 555.34 ℃ for A. alum. These characteristics could serve as important criteria for distinguishing the authenticity of Alumen. ConclusionXRD, FTIR and TG-DTA can be used to rapidly detect Alumen and A. alum, and combined with the discriminant features selected through chemometrics, the rapid and accurate identification of Alumen and A. alum can be achieved. The research findings provide new approaches for the rapid identification of Alumen.
6.Shenqi Dihuang Decoction Improves Renal Function in Mouse Model of Diabetic Kidney Disease by Inhibiting Arachidonic Acid-related Ferroptosis Via ACSL4/LPCAT3/ALOX15 Axis
Yuantao WU ; Zhibin WANG ; Xinying FU ; Xiaoling ZOU ; Wenxiao HU ; Yixian ZOU ; Jun FENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(12):140-149
ObjectiveTo investigate the therapeutic effects and mechanism of Shenqi Dihuang decoction (SQDHD) on diabetic kidney disease (DKD), with a focus on its impact on arachidonic acid-related ferroptosis. MethodsSixty C57BL/6 mice were allocated into a normal group (n=10) and a modeling group (n=50), with 43 mice successfully modeled. The successfully modeled mice were further allocated into model, low-, medium-, and high-dose (4.68, 9.36, and 18.72 g·kg-1, respectively) SQDHD, and dapagliflozin (0.13 mg·kg-1) groups. The drug treatment groups were administrated with corresponding agents by gavage, and the normal and model groups were administrated with equal volumes of normal saline by gavage. An electronic balance and a glucometer were used to monitor the body weight and fasting blood glucose level from the tail tip, respectively. Serum creatinine (Scr) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Histopathological changes in the renal tissue were assessed by hematoxylin-eosin staining, Masson staining, and periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) staining. The fluorescence intensity of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in frozen sections was observed by an inverted fluorescence microscope to evaluate the levels of ferrous ions (Fe2+) and lipid peroxidation in the renal tissue. Immunofluorescence staining of glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) and acyl-CoA synthetase long-chain family member 4 (ACSL4) in the renal tissue was performed to detect their localization and expression. Western blot was employed to assess the expression levels of key ferroptosis proteins such as GPX4 and cystine/glutamate antiporter (xCT), as well as the arachidonic acid metabolic pathway-related proteins, including ACSL4, lysophosphatidylcholine acyltransferase 3 (LPCAT3), and arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase (ALOX15). Real-time PCR was employed to measure the mRNA levels of key ferroptosis proteins, including solute carrier family 7 member 11 (SLC7A11) and GPX4, as well as arachidonic acid metabolism-related factors (ACSL4, LPCAT3, and ALOX15) in the renal tissue. ResultsCompared with the normal group, DKD model mice exhibited a decrease in body weight (P<0.01), increases in levels of blood glucose (P<0.01), 24-hour urinary protein, Scr, and BUN (P<0.01), along with severe pathological changes, such as mesangial cell proliferation, basement membrane thickening, tubular atrophy, and interstitial inflammatory cell infiltration. In addition, the modeling elevated the levels of Fe2+, MDA, LPO, and ROS (P<0.01), lowered the GPX4 and xCT levels (P<0.01), raised the ACSL4, LPCAT3, and ALOX15 levels (P<0.01), down-regulated the mRNA levels of GPX4 and SLC7A11 (P<0.01), and up-regulated the mRNA levels of ACSL4, LPCAT3, and ALOX15 (P<0.01) in the renal tissue. Compared with the model group, low-, medium-, and high-dose SQDHD groups and the dapagliflozin group showed an increase in body weight (P<0.01), decreases in levels of blood glucose (P<0.01), 24-hour urinary protein, and Scr (P<0.01), alleviated pathological changes in glomeruli and tubules, and reduced degree of glomerular and tubular fibrosis. The high-dose SQDHD group and the dapagliflozin group showed reductions in Fe2+, MDA, LPO, and ROS levels (P<0.01). The medium- and high-dose SQDHD groups and the dapagliflozin group exhibited increased levels of GPX4 and xCT (P<0.01), decreased levels of ACSL4, LPCAT3, and ALOX15 (P<0.05, P<0.01), and down-regulated mRNA levels of ACSL4, LPCAT3, and ALOX15 (P<0.01). ConclusionSQDHD ameliorates DKD by inhibiting ferroptosis potentially by reducing iron ion levels, inhibiting lipid peroxidation, up-regulating GPX4 expression, and down-regulating ACSL4 expression. This study provides new insights and a theoretical basis for the treatment of DKD with traditional Chinese medicine and identifies potential targets for developing novel therapeutics for DKD.
7.Identification of Alumen and Ammonium alum Based on XRD, FTIR, TG-DTA Combined with Chemometrics
Bin WANG ; Jingwei ZHOU ; Huangsheng ZHANG ; Jian FENG ; Hanxi LI ; Guorong MEI ; Jiaquan JIANG ; Hongping CHEN ; Fu WANG ; Yuan HU ; Youping LIU ; Shilin CHEN ; Lin CHEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(13):178-186
ObjectiveTo establish the multi-technique characteristic profiles of Alumen by X-ray diffraction(XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR) and thermogravimetric-differential thermal analysis(TG-DTA), and to explore the spectral characteristics for rapid identification of Alumen and its potential adulterant, Ammonium alum. MethodsA total of 27 batches of Alumen samples from 8 production regions were collected for preliminary identification based on visual characteristics. The PDF standard cards of XRD were used to differentiate Alumen from A. alum, and the XRD characteristic profiles of Alumen were established, and then the common peaks were screened. Based on hierarchical clustering analysis(HCA) and orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis(OPLS-DA), the characteristic information that could be used for identification of Alumen was selected with variable importance in the projection(VIP) value>1. FTIR characteristic profiles of Alumen were established, and key wavenumbers for identification were screened by HCA and OPLS-DA with VIP value>1. Meanwhile, the thermogravimetric differences between Alumen and A. alum were analyzed by TG-DTA, and the thermogravimetric traits that could be used for identification were screened. ResultsAlumen and A. alum could not be effectively distinguished by traits alone. However, by comparing the PDF standard cards of XRD, 15 batches of Alumen and 12 batches of A. alum could be distinguished. In the XRD profiles, 10 characteristic peaks were confirmed, corresponding to diffraction angles of 14.560°, 24.316°, 12.620°, 32.122°, 17.898°, 34.642°, 27.496°, 46.048°, 40.697° and 21.973°. In the FTIR profiles, 4 wavenumber ranges(399.193-403.050, 1 186.010-1 471.420, 1 801.190-2 620.790, 3 612.020-3 997.710 cm-1) and 12 characteristic wavenumbers(1 428.994, 1 430.922, 1 432.851, 1 434.779, 1 436.708, 1 438.636, 1 440.565, 1 442.493, 1 444.422, 1 446.350, 1 448.279, 1 450.207 cm-1) were identified. In the TG-DTA profiles, there were characteristic decomposition peaks of ammonium ion and mass reduction features near 555.34 ℃ for A. alum. These characteristics could serve as important criteria for distinguishing the authenticity of Alumen. ConclusionXRD, FTIR and TG-DTA can be used to rapidly detect Alumen and A. alum, and combined with the discriminant features selected through chemometrics, the rapid and accurate identification of Alumen and A. alum can be achieved. The research findings provide new approaches for the rapid identification of Alumen.
8.Shenqi Dihuang Decoction Improves Renal Function in Mouse Model of Diabetic Kidney Disease by Inhibiting Arachidonic Acid-related Ferroptosis Via ACSL4/LPCAT3/ALOX15 Axis
Yuantao WU ; Zhibin WANG ; Xinying FU ; Xiaoling ZOU ; Wenxiao HU ; Yixian ZOU ; Jun FENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(12):140-149
ObjectiveTo investigate the therapeutic effects and mechanism of Shenqi Dihuang decoction (SQDHD) on diabetic kidney disease (DKD), with a focus on its impact on arachidonic acid-related ferroptosis. MethodsSixty C57BL/6 mice were allocated into a normal group (n=10) and a modeling group (n=50), with 43 mice successfully modeled. The successfully modeled mice were further allocated into model, low-, medium-, and high-dose (4.68, 9.36, and 18.72 g·kg-1, respectively) SQDHD, and dapagliflozin (0.13 mg·kg-1) groups. The drug treatment groups were administrated with corresponding agents by gavage, and the normal and model groups were administrated with equal volumes of normal saline by gavage. An electronic balance and a glucometer were used to monitor the body weight and fasting blood glucose level from the tail tip, respectively. Serum creatinine (Scr) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Histopathological changes in the renal tissue were assessed by hematoxylin-eosin staining, Masson staining, and periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) staining. The fluorescence intensity of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in frozen sections was observed by an inverted fluorescence microscope to evaluate the levels of ferrous ions (Fe2+) and lipid peroxidation in the renal tissue. Immunofluorescence staining of glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) and acyl-CoA synthetase long-chain family member 4 (ACSL4) in the renal tissue was performed to detect their localization and expression. Western blot was employed to assess the expression levels of key ferroptosis proteins such as GPX4 and cystine/glutamate antiporter (xCT), as well as the arachidonic acid metabolic pathway-related proteins, including ACSL4, lysophosphatidylcholine acyltransferase 3 (LPCAT3), and arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase (ALOX15). Real-time PCR was employed to measure the mRNA levels of key ferroptosis proteins, including solute carrier family 7 member 11 (SLC7A11) and GPX4, as well as arachidonic acid metabolism-related factors (ACSL4, LPCAT3, and ALOX15) in the renal tissue. ResultsCompared with the normal group, DKD model mice exhibited a decrease in body weight (P<0.01), increases in levels of blood glucose (P<0.01), 24-hour urinary protein, Scr, and BUN (P<0.01), along with severe pathological changes, such as mesangial cell proliferation, basement membrane thickening, tubular atrophy, and interstitial inflammatory cell infiltration. In addition, the modeling elevated the levels of Fe2+, MDA, LPO, and ROS (P<0.01), lowered the GPX4 and xCT levels (P<0.01), raised the ACSL4, LPCAT3, and ALOX15 levels (P<0.01), down-regulated the mRNA levels of GPX4 and SLC7A11 (P<0.01), and up-regulated the mRNA levels of ACSL4, LPCAT3, and ALOX15 (P<0.01) in the renal tissue. Compared with the model group, low-, medium-, and high-dose SQDHD groups and the dapagliflozin group showed an increase in body weight (P<0.01), decreases in levels of blood glucose (P<0.01), 24-hour urinary protein, and Scr (P<0.01), alleviated pathological changes in glomeruli and tubules, and reduced degree of glomerular and tubular fibrosis. The high-dose SQDHD group and the dapagliflozin group showed reductions in Fe2+, MDA, LPO, and ROS levels (P<0.01). The medium- and high-dose SQDHD groups and the dapagliflozin group exhibited increased levels of GPX4 and xCT (P<0.01), decreased levels of ACSL4, LPCAT3, and ALOX15 (P<0.05, P<0.01), and down-regulated mRNA levels of ACSL4, LPCAT3, and ALOX15 (P<0.01). ConclusionSQDHD ameliorates DKD by inhibiting ferroptosis potentially by reducing iron ion levels, inhibiting lipid peroxidation, up-regulating GPX4 expression, and down-regulating ACSL4 expression. This study provides new insights and a theoretical basis for the treatment of DKD with traditional Chinese medicine and identifies potential targets for developing novel therapeutics for DKD.
9.Ethical issues and reflections on clinical research of radiopharmaceuticals
Yonglan HU ; Li WANG ; Feng JIANG ; Jiyin ZHOU ; Zhengjun CHEN ; Jie ZHANG ; Zengrui ZHANG
Chinese Medical Ethics 2025;38(2):254-260
Radiopharmaceuticals play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, malignant tumors, central nervous system diseases, and other diseases. Under the urgent need for clinical diagnosis and treatment as well as medical development, the clinical research of radiopharmaceuticals has become a hotspot in international research. By analyzing the current situation of clinical research on radiopharmaceuticals in Europe, America, and China, the ethical issues of clinical research on radiopharmaceuticals were elaborated from four aspects, including lack of relevant laws and regulations, a higher risk of radiopharmaceuticals, dilemmas in ethical review, and insufficient radiation protection. Response principles and measures were proposed from four aspects, including improving regulations and policies, enhancing radiological protection for all parties involved in the research, strengthening ethical review, and reinforcing the training of relevant personnel, to enhance the quality and level of clinical research on radiopharmaceuticals.
10.YTHDF1 regulation of Fis1 on the activation and proliferation and migration ability of hepatic stellate cells
Lin Jia ; Feng Sun ; Qiqi Dong ; Jingjing Yang ; Renpeng Zhou ; Wei Hu ; Chao Lu
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(1):49-58
Objective:
To explore the effect of YTH domain family protein 1(YTHDF1) on the activation, proliferation and migration of hepatic stellate cells(HSCs) by regulating mitochondrial fission mediated by mitochondrial fission protein 1(Fis1).
Methods:
The mouse hepatic stellate cell line JS-1 was treated with 5 ng/ml TGF-β1 for 24 h to induce its activation and proliferation, andYTHDF1-siRNA was used to construct aYTHDF1silencing model.The experiment was divided into Control group, TGF-β1 group, TGF-β1+si-NC group and TGF-β1+si-YTHDF1 group.Expression changes ofYTHDF1,Fis1and key indicators of fibrosis, type Ⅰ collagen(CollagenⅠ) and α-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA) were detected through reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction(RT-qPCR) and Western blot; CCK-8 was used to detect cell proliferation ability; Transwell migration assay and cell scratch assay were used to detect cell migration ability; immunofluorescence staining experiment was used to detect the effect ofYTHDF1onFis1-mediated mitochondrial fission; finally, JC-1 staining was used to experimentally detect the effect ofYTHDF1on mitochondrial membrane potential.
Results:
Compared with the Control group, RT-qPCR and Western blot experimental results showed that the expression ofYTHDF1andFis1increased in the TGF-β1 group(P<0.05,P<0.01;P<0.000 1), as well as the fibrosis markersCollagenⅠand the expression level of α-SMA increased(P<0.01;P<0.001,P<0.000 1); while adding CCK-8, the experimental results showed that the proliferation ability of HSCs in the TGF-β1 group was enhanced(P<0.000 1); Transwell experimental results showed that the migration ability of HSCs in the TGF-β1 group was enhanced(P<0.01); the cell scratch experiment results showed that the migration ability of HSCs in the TGF-β1 group was enhanced(P<0.000 1); the immunofluorescence experiment results showed that the TGF-β1 group Mito-Tracker Red staining andFis1co-localization signal increased(P<0.05); JC-1 staining experiment results showed that the mitochondrial membrane potential increased in the TGF-β1 group(P<0.01). Compared with the TGF-β1+si-NC group, RT-qPCR and Western blot experimental results showed that the expression ofYTHDF1andFis1in the TGF-β1+si-YTHDF1 group was reduced(P<0.01;P<0.001), and fibrosis markers the levels ofCollagenⅠandα-SMAwere reduced(P<0.01;P<0.001,P<0.01).CCK-8 experimental results showed that the proliferation ability of HSCs in the TGF-β1+si-YTHDF1 group was weakened(P<0.000 1); Transwell experiment results showed that the migration ability of HSCs in the TGF-β1+si-YTHDF1 group was weakened(P<0.001); cell scratch experiment results showed that the migration ability of HSCs in the TGF-β1+si-YTHDF1 group was weakened(P<0.000 1); immunofluorescence experiment results showed that the Mito-Tracker Red staining andFis1co-localization signal decreased in the TGF-β1+si-YTHDF1 group(P<0.01); JC-1 staining experiment results showed that mitochondrial membrane potential decreased in the TGF-β1+si-YTHDF1 group(P<0.05).
Conclusion
YTHDF1promotes the activation, proliferation and migration capabilities of HSCs by positively regulatingFis1-mediated mitochondrial fission. This suggests thatYTHDF1may be a key gene involved in regulating the activation, proliferation and migration of HSCs.


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