1.Efficacy Mechanism of Xianlian Jiedu Prescription Against Colorectal Cancer Recurrence vias Regulating Angiogenesis
Yanru XU ; Lihuiping TAO ; Jingyang QIAN ; Weixing SHEN ; Jiani TAN ; Chengtao YU ; Minmin FAN ; Changliang XU ; Yueyang LAI ; Liu LI ; Dongdong SUN ; Haibo CHENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(6):79-87
ObjectiveTo explore effect of Xianlian Jiedu prescription on the recurrence of colorectal cancer (CRC) and investigate the related mechanisms. MethodsA postoperative recurrence model was established in 25 Balb/c mice by injecting CT26 cells subcutaneously into the armpit, followed by surgical removal of 99% of the subcutaneous tumor. The mice were randomly divided into model group, low-dose Xianlian Jiedu prescription (XLJDP-L) group (6.45 g·kg-1·d-1), medium-dose Xianlian Jiedu prescription (XLJDP-M) group (12.9 g·kg-1·d-1), high-dose Xianlian Jiedu prescription (XLJDP-H) group (25.8 g·kg-1·d-1), and 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) group (1×10-3 g·kg-1·d-1). The mice were euthanized after 14 days of continuous intervention, and recurrent tumor tissue was harvested. Hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining was used to observe pathological and morphological changes in the recurrent tumor tissue. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) was employed to assess the expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (Ki67), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and platelet-endothelial cell adhesion molecule (CD31) in recurrent tumor tissue. The Western blot was used to detect the protein expression levels of angiopoietin-2 (ANG-2), VEGF, phosphorylated-protein kinase B (p-Akt), protein kinase B (Akt), phosphorylated-phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (p-PI3K), and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) in recurrent tumor tissue. ResultsBefore treatment, there were no statistical differences in tumor volume, tumor weight, and body mass among the XLJDP-L, XLJDP-M, and XLJDP-H groups and the 5-FU group compared to the model group, indicating model stability. After treatment, compared with those in the model group, the tumor volume and tumor weight in the XLJDP-L, XLJDP-M, and XLJDP-H groups and the 5-FU group were significantly reduced (P<0.01), showing dose dependency. Meanwhile, there were no significant differences in body weight among the XLJDP-L, XLJDP-M, and XLJDP-H groups and the 5-FU group compared to the model group. HE staining showed that compared with that in the model group, tumor tissue in the XLJDP-L, XLJDP-M, and XLJDP-H groups and the 5-FU group had loosely arranged cells, increased intercellular spaces, small and shriveled nuclei, light staining, fewer mitotic figures and atypical nuclei, and increased necrotic areas. IHC showed that compared with those of the model group, the positive rates of Ki67, VEGF, and CD31 in the recurrent tumor tissue of the XLJDP-L, XLJDP-M, and XLJDP-H groups and the 5-FU group were significantly reduced (P<0.01) in a dose-dependent manner. Western blot results showed that compared with those of the model group, the protein expression levels of ANG-2 and VEGF in the recurrent tumor tissue of the XLJDP-L, XLJDP-M, and XLJDP-H groups and the 5-FU group were significantly downregulated (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the p-Akt/Akt and p-PI3K/PI3K ratios were significantly decreased in a dose-dependent manner (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionXianlian Jiedu prescription significantly inhibits the recurrence of CRC in mice after subcutaneous tumor surgery. The mechanism may involve regulating the PI3K/Akt pathway and downregulating key angiogenic proteins such as ANG-2, VEGF, and CD31.
2.Clinical application and progression of monoclonal antibodies targeting HER2 extracellular domain Ⅳ in breast cancer
Jiaojiao XU ; Jiani TAO ; Xiaojia WANG ; Zhanhong CHEN
China Pharmacy 2024;35(5):635-640
Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive breast cancer is aggressive and prone to metastasis,and the applications of HER2 agents have improved the prognosis of patients with HER2-positive breast cancer. Among the marketed HER2 agents,macromolecular monoclonal antibodies that target the extracellular domain Ⅳ of HER2 were the cornerstone drugs of HER2-positive breast cancer,including trastuzumab,inetetamab,and margetuximab. Trastuzumab is available for the full-line treatment of breast cancer with sufficient proof of evidence-based medicine,sufficient practical experience and controllable safety. Inetetamab and trastuzumab have similar efficacy and controllable safety in HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer and neoadjuvant/ adjuvant therapy. Margetuximab focuses on patients carrying the CD16A-158F allele,and is an option of posterior line treatment for advanced breast cancer. It is necessary to select the most suitable drugs clinically according to the specific condition of the patient.
3.Epidemiological characteristics of pesticide poisoning in daily life in Tiantai County, Zhejiang Province from 2015 to 2023
Chenyi XU ; Junhua GE ; Xia CHEN ; Jiani MAO
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(10):963-968
ObjectiveTo analyze the epidemiological characteristics and related factors of pesticide poisoning occurred in daily life in Tiantai County, Zhejiang Province from 2015 to 2023, and to provide a basis for the prevention and control of pesticide poisoning. MethodsThe information of pesticide poisoning cases was obtained from the occupational disease and occupational health information monitoring system of the China Disease Prevention and Control Information System, death data was obtained from the Zhejiang Province Chronic Disease Surveillance Information Management System, so that the poisoning incidence rate and the fatality rate were analyzed. ResultsA total of 439 cases of pesticide poisoning occurred in life were reported in Tiantai County from 2015 to 2023, of which mainly concentrated in the second quarter of each year, with an average annual incidence rate of 10.62/105 and fatality rate of 14.81%.The main cause of poisoning in < 15 years old group was accidental ingestion, while the main cause in ≥15 years old group was self-poisoning, and the difference was statistically significant (χ2=103.518, P<0.001).The average annual incidence of pesticide poisoning occurred in life in the urban area was significantly lower than that in the rural area, and the difference was statistically significant (χ2=30.871, P<0.001).The main types of pesticide poisoning were insecticides (65.15%), and paraquat had the highest fatality rate (47.73%). The results of binary logistic regression analysis indicated that age and types of pesticide poisoning may be the independent risk factors affecting the fatality of pesticide poisoning in daily life. ConclusionPesticide poisoning occurred frequently in Tiantai County over the years, and mainly occurred in summer, rural areas. Except for <15 years old group who were accidental ingestion,the other cases were mainly self-poisoning. The elderly and herbicide users should be the focus of key intervention targets. It is suggested to take personalized preventive and curative measures to intervene by age, seasons, regions and types to reduce the incidence and fatality rate of pesticide poisoning in daily life, and strengthen psychological health interventions to the cases of attempting to suicide.
4.The role of mobile phone addiction and anxiety symptoms in the association between childhood psychological abuse and depressive symptoms among college students
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(11):1665-1669
Objective:
To explore the role of mobile phone addiction and anxiety symptoms in the relationship between childhood psychological abuse and depressive symptoms among college students, in order to provide a basis for mental health promotion.
Methods:
From February to May 2023, a stratified random sampling method was used to select 1 799 freshmen to juniors from a university in Wuhu City, Anhui Province. The questionnaire survey was conducted using the 2-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-2), Child Psychological Maltreatment Scale (CPMS), Mobile Phone Addiction Tendency Scale (MPATS), 2-item General Anxiety Disorder (GAD-2). Correlations among each variable were analyzed, and the chain mediating effect of mobile phone addiction and anxiety symptoms was explored.
Results:
The detection rate of depressive symptoms among college students was 9.7%, and the positive detection rate of childhood psychological abuse was 28.6%. Depressive symptoms were positively correlated with childhood psychological abuse, mobile phone addiction and anxiety symptoms ( r =0.28, 0.32, 0.27, P <0.01). Childhood psychological abuse was positively correlated with mobile phone addiction and anxiety symptoms ( r =0.29, 0.71, P <0.01). Mobile phone addiction and anxiety symptoms were positively correlated ( r =0.30, P <0.01). Childhood psychological abuse could effectively predict depressiove symptoms, mobile phone addiction and anxiety symptoms ( β =0.08, 0.06, 0.66, P <0.01). Mobile phone addiction and anxiety symptoms had a chain mediating effect between childhood psychological abuse and depression symptoms, with a total indirect mediating effect (effect=25.27%, P <0.05), accounting for 72.44% of the total effect.
Conclusions
Mobile phone addiction and anxiety symptoms play a chain mediating role between childhood psychological abuse and depressive symptoms. Focusing on childhood psychological abuse, mobile phone addiction and anxiety among college students are beneficial for depression symptoms prevention.
5.Entinostat, a class I selective histone deacetylase inhibitor, plus exemestane for Chinese patients with hormone receptor-positive advanced breast cancer: A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial.
Binghe XU ; Qingyuan ZHANG ; Xichun HU ; Qing LI ; Tao SUN ; Wei LI ; Quchang OUYANG ; Jingfen WANG ; Zhongsheng TONG ; Min YAN ; Huiping LI ; Xiaohua ZENG ; Changping SHAN ; Xian WANG ; Xi YAN ; Jian ZHANG ; Yue ZHANG ; Jiani WANG ; Liang ZHANG ; Ying LIN ; Jifeng FENG ; Qianjun CHEN ; Jian HUANG ; Lu ZHANG ; Lisong YANG ; Ying TIAN ; Hongyan SHANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2023;13(5):2250-2258
Entinostat plus exemestane in hormone receptor-positive (HR+) advanced breast cancer (ABC) previously showed encouraging outcomes. This multicenter phase 3 trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of entinostat plus exemestane in Chinese patients with HR + ABC that relapsed/progressed after ≥1 endocrine therapy. Patients were randomized (2:1) to oral exemestane 25 mg/day plus entinostat (n = 235) or placebo (n = 119) 5 mg/week in 28-day cycles. The primary endpoint was the independent radiographic committee (IRC)-assessed progression-free survival (PFS). The median age was 52 (range, 28-75) years and 222 (62.7%) patients were postmenopausal. CDK4/6 inhibitors and fulvestrant were previously used in 23 (6.5%) and 92 (26.0%) patients, respectively. The baseline characteristics were comparable between the entinostat and placebo groups. The median PFS was 6.32 (95% CI, 5.30-9.11) and 3.72 (95% CI, 1.91-5.49) months in the entinostat and placebo groups (HR, 0.76; 95% CI, 0.58-0.98; P = 0.046), respectively. Grade ≥3 adverse events (AEs) occurred in 154 (65.5%) patients in the entinostat group versus 23 (19.3%) in the placebo group, and the most common grade ≥3 treatment-related AEs were neutropenia [103 (43.8%)], thrombocytopenia [20 (8.5%)], and leucopenia [15 (6.4%)]. Entinostat plus exemestane significantly improved PFS compared with exemestane, with generally manageable toxicities in HR + ABC (ClinicalTrials.gov #NCT03538171).
6.Association between ozone pollution and daily outpatient visits for respiratory system in a district of Shanghai
Jingwei ZHANG ; Mingjia XU ; Jiani DING ; Wei LI
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(6):580-584
ObjectiveTo analyze the effect of O3 pollution on outpatient visits for respiratory diseases in a district of Shanghai. MethodsWe collected the respiratory disease outpatient data, and atmospheric and meteorological data of from a suburban general hospital in Shanghai from 2015 to 2017. A time-series analysis by generalized additive model was conducted to examine the relationship between O3 pollution and daily outpatient visits. ResultsThe daily outpatient volume for respiratory diseases was 831. The daily 8 h median concentration of O3 was 101.04 μg·m-3. The excess relative risk was 0.461% (95%CI: 0.240%‒0.682%) at lag3. Stratified by gender and age, females, child and the aged had higher risk of respiratory diseases. In the double-pollutant model, PM2.5 and PM10 increased health effects, while CO reduced health effects. ConclusionThe increase of O3 concentration can increase the daily outpatient volume of respiratory diseases.
7.Effect and Potential Mechanism of Resistance Exercise on the Dissolution of Catheter-associated Thrombus
Xiaoyan LI ; Yanping YING ; Jia'ao XU ; Caijiao WU ; Jiani WEI ; Huihan ZHAO
Chinese Circulation Journal 2023;38(12):1291-1296
Objectives:To investigate the effect of resistance exercise(RE)on the dissolution of catheter-associated thrombus(CRT)and its possible mechanism.Methods:A total of 36 male SD rats were randomly divided into control group,CRT group,CRT+ RE group(n=12 in each group).Rats in the CRT group did not receive any intervention,while rats in the CRT+RE group received RE intervention 10 days after modeling for 28 days.The thrombolysis rate was evaluated by Hematoxylin-Eosin staining.The contents of irisin,interleukin(IL)-6 and IL-10 in serum were detected by ELISA.The relative mRNA expression levels of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ coactivator α(PGC-1α)and fibronectin type Ⅲ domain-containing 5(FNDC5)in gastrocnemius were detected by real-time quantitative PCR(qPCR).Results:There was no thrombosis in control group.Compared with control group,the contents of irisin and IL-10 in CRT group were significantly decreased,while the content of IL-6 in CRT rats was significantly increased(all P<0.01).Thrombolysis rate was significantly higher,and the mRNA expressions of PGC-1α and FNDC5 in gastrocnemius were significantly upregulated in CRT+RE group than in CRT group(all P<0.01).Serum irisin,IL-10 contents were significantly increased,IL-6 content was significantly lower in CRT+RE group than in CRT group(all P<0.01).Conclusions:Resistance exercise for 28 days could promote the dissolution of CRT,which may be related to the up-regulation of irisin expression and the inhibition of inflammation.
8.Thinking of Informatization Construction for Clinical Trial Centralized Pharmacy
LI Jichen ; WANG Yuanfang, ; SHEN Liang ; XU Juan ; ZHAI You ; WU Minglan ; WU Jiani ; ZHAO Qingwei ; LIU Jian
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2023;40(17):2341-2345
OBJECTIVE To explore the current status and challenges of informatization construction for clinical trial centralized pharmacy based on the relevant experience of The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine. METHODS Review the development of clinical trial drug management and informatization process, along with the management experience of the hospital where the author works, and then introduce the framework and specific operation details of the informatization system when conducting centralized management method, summarize the problems encountered at present and propose future prospects. RESULTS Informatization construction played a significant role in the management of central pharmacies in clinical trial, enabling them to adapt to the complex management needs of investigational products and meet the high standards and strict requirements of Good Clinical Practice(GCP) and related regulations. However, the development of the current information system was still not perfect, and there were problems that need to be solved. CONCLUSION Each hospital needs to pay attention to the informatization construction of the central pharmacy of the clinical trial, improve and perfect the centralized management method of the investigational products, and explore modern technologies and equipments, which are of immense importance for the construction of the clinical trial pharmacy management that conforms to the development trend of drug clinical trials and GCP.
9.Efficacy and Mechanism of Shenbai Jiedu Prescription Against Proliferation of HCT116 Cells
Dong JIANG ; Haibo CHENG ; Weixing SHEN ; Changliang XU ; Jiani TAN ; Yueyang LAI ; Dongdong SUN ; Liu LI ; Minmin FAN ; Chengtao YU ; Jun XIAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(13):34-41
ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism by which Shenbai Jiedu prescription (SBJDF) inhibits the proliferation of colorectal cancer (CRC) HCT116 cells. MethodAfter 48 h treatment of HCT116 cells with SBJDF (0, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4 g·L-1), the viability of HCT116 cells were determined by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) colorimetry. Following the classification of cells into blank control group and SBJDF (1, 2, 4 g·L-1) groups, the effect of SBJDF on HCT116 cell morphology was observed under an inverted microscope. The effects of SBJDF on the proliferation of HCT116 cells and mitochondrial membrane potential (Δψm) were detected by colony formation assay and JC-1 probe, respectively. The flow cytometry was then performed for determining cell cycle distribution and apoptosis. The effects of SBJDF on cell cycle-, apoptosis-, and nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB) signaling pathway-related proteins were determined by Western blot. ResultSBJDF effectively inhibited the vitality of HCT116 cells and changed their morphology in a concentration-dependent manner. Compared with the blank control group, SBJDF at 1, 2, 4 g·L-1 significantly reduced cell colony formation (P<0.05, P<0.01),and SBJDF at 2 and 4 g·L-1 arrested the HCT116 cell cycle at G0/G1 phase (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the blank control group, SBJDF at 1, 2, 4 g·L-1 remarkably down-regulated the protein expression of CyclinD1 (P<0.05, P<0.01). SBJDF at 2 and 4 g·L-1 lowered the CyclinA2 and cyclin-dependent kinase 4 (CDK4) (P<0.05, P<0.01). SBJDF at 4 g·L-1 reduced the cyclin-dependent kinase 1 (CDK1) (P<0.01). Compared with the blank control group, SBJDF at 2 and 4 g·L-1 induced HCT116 cell apoptosis, down-regulated the protein expression of anti-apoptosis-related proteins Bcl-2 and Bcl-xl as well as the NF-κB signaling pathway-related proteins IκB kinase α (IKKα),inhibitor α of NF-κB (IκBα),and phospho-NF-κB p65 (p-p65) (P<0.05, P<0.01), and diminished the mitochondrial membrane potential of HCT116 cells. ConclusionSBJDF inhibits the proliferation of HCT116 cells, which may be related to its inhibition of the activation of NF-κB signaling pathway and the induction of cell cycle arrest and apoptosis.
10.Shenbai Jiedu Prescription Inhibits Proliferation of Colorectal Cancer Cells by Regulating PTEN/PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway
Jianrong LIU ; Min HUANG ; Minmin FAN ; Haibo CHENG ; Weixing SHEN ; Jun XIAO ; Changliang XU ; Jiani TAN ; Yueyang LAI ; Chengtao YU ; Dongdong SUN ; Liu LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(14):36-43
ObjectiveTo study the mechanism of Shenbai Jiedu prescription inhibiting the proliferation of HCT116 colorectal cancer (CRC) cells by regulating the phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome ten (PTEN)/phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/ protein kinase B (Akt) signaling pathway. MethodShenbai Jiedu prescription was extracted by water extraction and alcohol precipitation to prepare freeze-dried powder. HCT116 cells were cultured in vitro, and treated with different concentrations of Shenbai Jiedu prescription (2, 4, 8, 16 g·L-1). The inhibitory effect of Shenbai Jiedu prescription on the proliferation of HCT116 cells was tested by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT). Real-time quantitative PCR was used to detect the mRNA expression levels of PTEN, PI3K, Akt, glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK-3β), c-Myc, survivin and Cyclin D1. Western blot was employed to measure the protein expression levels of PTEN, phosphorylated PTEN (p-PTEN), PI3K, Akt, phosphorylated Akt (p-Akt), GSK-3β, phosphorylated GSK-3β (p-GSK-3β), c-Myc, survivin and Cyclin D1, β-catenin nuclear import was explored by immunofluorescence assay. ResultCompared with the control group, Shenbai Jiedu prescription inhibited the proliferation of HCT116 cells in a dose-dependent manner (P<0.01). Compared with the control group, the mRNA expression levels of PTEN and GSK-3β were up-regulated whereas those of PI3K, Akt, c-Myc, survivin and CyclinD1 were down-regulated after treatment with Shenbai Jiedu prescription (P<0.01). The protein expression levels of PTEN, p-PTEN and GSK-3β were up-regulated whereas those of PI3K, Akt, p-Akt, GSK-3β, p-GSK-3β, c-Myc, survivin and CyclinD1 were down-regulated (P<0.05, P<0.01). Immunofluorescence assay showed that Shenbai Jiedu prescription suppressed β-catenin nuclear import in HCT116 cells. ConclusionShenbai Jiedu prescription inhibited the proliferation of HCT116 cells via the mechanism of regulating the PTEN/PI3K/Akt signaling pathway.


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