1.Progress in the application of poloxamer in new preparation technology
Xue QI ; Yi CHENG ; Nan LIU ; Zengming WANG ; Hui ZHANG ; Aiping ZHENG ; Dongzhou KANG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(5):630-635
Poloxamer, as a non-ionic surfactant, exhibits a unique triblock [polyethylene oxide-poly (propylene oxide)-polyethylene oxide] structure, which endows it with broad application potential in various fields, including solid dispersion technology, nanotechnology, gel technology, biologics, gene engineering and 3D printing. As a carrier, it enhances the solubility and bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs. In the field of nanotechnology, it serves as a stabilizer etc., enriching preparation methods. In gel technology, its self-assembly behavior and thermosensitive properties facilitate controlled drug release. In biologics, it improves targeting efficiency and reduces side effects. In gene engineering, it enhances delivery efficiency and expression levels. In 3D printing, it provides novel strategies for precise drug release control and the production of high-quality biological products. As a versatile material, poloxamer holds promising prospects in the pharmaceutical field.
2.The Role of NEAT1 in Bone and Cartilage Metabolism and Bone Diseases
Rui-Ming WEN ; Rui-Qi HUANG ; Yi-Xing CHANG ; Ke XU ; Xue-Jie YI
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2025;52(4):930-945
In the process of maintaining the steady state of bone tissue, the transcription network and signal pathway of the body play a vital role. These complex regulatory mechanisms need precise coordination to ensure the balance between bone formation and bone absorption. Once this balance is broken, it may lead to pathological changes of bone and cartilage, and then lead to various bone diseases. Therefore, it is of great significance to understand these regulatory mechanisms for the prevention and treatment of bone diseases. In recent years, with the deepening of research, more and more lncRNA has been found to be closely related to bone health. Among them, nuclear paraspeckle assembly transcript 1 (NEAT1), as an extremely abundant RNA molecule in mammalian nuclei, has attracted extensive attention. NEAT1 is mainly transcribed from a specific site in human chromosome 11 by RNA polymerase II (RNaseP), which can form two different subtypes NEAT1_1 and NEAT1_2. These two subtypes are different in intracellular distribution and function, but they participate in many biological processes together. Studies have shown that NEAT1 plays a specific role in the process of cell growth and stress response. For example, it can regulate the development of osteoblasts (OB), osteoclasts (OC) and chondrocytes by balancing the differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), thus maintaining the steady state of bone metabolism. This discovery reveals the important role of NEAT1 in bone development and remodeling. In addition, NEAT1 is closely related to a variety of bone diseases. In patients with bone diseases such as osteoporosis (OP), osteoarthritis (OA) and osteosarcoma (OS), the expression level of NEAT1 is different. These differential expressions may be closely related to the pathogenesis and progression of bone diseases. By regulating the level of NEAT1, it can affect a variety of signal transduction pathways, and then affect the development of bone diseases. For example, some studies show that by regulating the expression level of NEAT1, the activity of osteoclasts can be inhibited, and the proliferation and differentiation of osteoblasts can be promoted, thus improving the symptoms of osteoporosis. It is worth noting that NEAT1 can also be used as a key sensor for the prevention and treatment of bone diseases. When exercising or receiving some natural products, the expression level of NEAT1 will change, thus reflecting the response of bones to external stimuli. This feature makes NEAT1 an important target for studying the prevention and treatment strategies of bone diseases. However, although the role of NEAT1 in bone biology and bone diseases has been initially recognized, its specific mechanism and regulatory relationship are still controversial. For example, the expression level, mode of action and interaction with other molecules of NEAT1 in different bone diseases still need further in-depth study. This paper reviews the role of NEAT1 in maintaining bone and cartilage metabolism, and discusses its expression and function in various bone diseases. By combing the existing research results and controversial points, this paper aims to provide new perspectives and ideas for the prevention and treatment of bone diseases, and provide useful reference and enlightenment for future research.
3.Research progress on flexible sensors in oral health monitoring
HUANG Jingwen ; HAN Shuang ; ZHENG Yi ; MA Ning
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2025;33(7):612-618
Oral health is closely related to facial aesthetics, mastication, pronunciation, and systemic diseases. Flexible sensors can improve current deficiencies in clinical diagnosis and treatment through oral health monitoring. This paper reviews the research on and application of flexible sensors in oral health monitoring in recent years, providing a reference for the further development of flexible sensors in the oral field. The structural basis of flexible sensors includes a flexible substrate, stretchable electrodes, and an active layer, and each part is designed through material selection to adapt to the oral environment. The sensing mechanisms of sensors involve electricity, optics, electrochemistry, and immunology, among which electro-chemical, biological, and optical sensors are particularly prominent in the oral field. The monitored signals include physical signals such as orthodontic force, bite force, respiratory humidity, and implant temperature; chemical signals such as saliva metabolites and oral gases; and biological signals such as periodontal disease and oral cancer markers. At present, flexible sensors still face many challenges in this special oral environment. Future research directions include improving the biocompatibility, moisture resistance, and flexible fitting ability of sensors in the oral cavity; using temperature-insensitive materials and protective films to improve stability; and introducing artificial receptors and sensor arrays to improve factors such as selectivity. In addition, multi-disciplinary cooperation is crucial for breaking through current bottlenecks and achieving more accurate disease diagnosis and health monitoring. In the field of stomatology, finding specific biomarkers related to corresponding oral diseases is the key to sensor health monitoring. Through these efforts, flexible sensors are expected to gain more extensive applications in the field of oral health monitoring.
4.Evaluation of the activity of sturgeon cartilage peptides and preparation of ointments
Peng LEI ; Kai-chao SONG ; Zheng-wen XIE ; Yi-fan QI ; Yu-jia ZHANG ; Wen-sheng ZHENG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2024;59(7):2135-2142
Sturgeon cartilage has a wide range of applications as it is rich in biologically active substances such as chondroitin sulphate and protein. In this study, the safety evaluation of sturgeon cartilage peptide in NIH/3T3 and C2C12 cells was conducted, and the results showed that sturgeon cartilage peptide did not induce apoptosis and necrosis in NIH/3T3 and C2C12 cells compared to the blank control, which provides an
5. Mechanism of action of formononetin in alleviating allergic asthma through DRP1-NLRP3 signaling pathway
Mu CHEN ; Qiao-Yun BAI ; Yi-Lan SONG ; Jiao CHEN ; Yong-De JIN ; Guang-Hai YAN ; Jiao CHEN ; Yong-De JIN ; Qiao-Yun BAI ; Yi-Lan SONG ; Guang-Hai YAN
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2024;40(3):529-536
Aim To investigate the mechanism by which formononetin (FN) inhibits mitochondrial dynamic-related protein 1 (DRP1) -NLRP3 axis via intervening the generation of ROS to reduce allergic airway inflammation. Methods In order to establish allergic asthma mouse model, 50 BALB/c mice aged 8 weeks were divided into the control group, model group, FN treatment group and dexamethasone group after ovalbumin (OVA) induction. Airway inflammation and collagen deposition were detected by HampE and Masson staining. Th2 cytokines and superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), malondialdehyde (MDA), and IgE levels in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) were measured by ELISA, ROS in BEAS-2B cells was assessed by DCFH-DA staining, DRP1 expression in lung tissue and BEAS-2B cells was detected by immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence, and the DRP1-NLRP3 pathway was analyzed by immunoblotting. Results FN treatment could effectively ameliorate the symptoms of asthmatic mouse model, including reducing eosinophil accumulation, airway collagen deposition, decreasing Th2 cytokine and IgE levels, reducing ROS and MDA production, increasing SOD and CAT activities, and regulating DRP1-NLRP3 pathway-related protein expression, thereby relieving inflammation. Conclusion FN ameliorates airway inflammation in asthma by regulating DRP1-NLRP3 pathway.
6.AZD1775 and anti-PD-1 antibody synergistically sensitize hepatoma to radiotherapy
Yichun YIN ; Jian WANG ; Junxuan YI ; Kaiyue ZHANG ; Zimeng YIN ; Shunzi JIN ; Baisong ZHENG
Chinese Medical Journal 2024;137(2):222-231
Background::Radiation (IR)-induced DNA damage triggers cell cycle arrest and has a suppressive effect on the tumor microenvironment (TME). Wee1, a cell cycle regulator, can eliminate G2/M arrest by phosphorylating cyclin-dependent kinase 1 (CDK1). Meanwhile, programed death-1/programed death ligand-1 (PD-1/PDL-1) blockade is closely related to TME. This study aims to investigate the effects and mechanisms of Wee1 inhibitor AZD1775 and anti-PD-1 antibody (anti-PD-1 Ab) on radiosensitization of hepatoma.Methods::The anti-tumor activity of AZD1775 and IR was determined by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-y1)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay on human and mouse hepatoma cells HepG2, Hepa1-6, and H22. The anti-hepatoma mechanism of AZD1775 and IR revealed by flow cytometry and Western blot in vitro. A hepatoma subcutaneous xenograft mice model was constructed on Balb/c mice, which were divided into control group, IR group, AZD1775 group, IR + AZD1775 group, IR + anti-PD-1 Ab group, and the IR + AZD1775 + anti-PD-1 Ab group. Cytotoxic CD8 + T cells in TME were analyzed by flow cytometry. Results::Combining IR with AZD1775 synergistically reduced the viability of hepatoma cells in vitro. AZD1775 exhibited antitumor effects by decreasing CDK1 phosphorylation to reverse the IR-induced G2/M arrest and increasing IR-induced DNA damage. AZD1775 treatment also reduced the proportion of PD-1 +/CD8 + T cells in the spleen of hepatoma subcutaneous xenograft mice. Further studies revealed that AZD1775 and anti-PD-1 Ab could enhance the radiosensitivity of hepatoma by enhancing the levels of interferon γ (IFNγ) + or Ki67 + CD8 T cells and decreasing the levels of CD8 + Tregs cells in the tumor and spleen of the hepatoma mice model, indicating that the improvement of TME was manifested by increasing the cytotoxic factor IFNγ expression, enhancing CD8 + T cells proliferation, and weakening CD8 + T cells depletion. Conclusions::This work suggests that AZD1775 and anti-PD-1 Ab synergistically sensitize hepatoma to radiotherapy by enhancing IR-induced DNA damage and improving cytotoxic CD8 + T cells in TME.
7.Research and application of exosomes in the diagnosis and treatment of ischemic stroke
Wenjing YIN ; Zhenni GUO ; Yi YANG
Journal of Apoplexy and Nervous Diseases 2024;41(1):3-6
Ischemic stroke (IS) is the most common type of stroke that can lead to severe neurological dysfunction while effective diagnostic and therapeutic methods are currently limited. Exosomes are natural vesicles that can play a key role in intercellular communication by delivering proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Notably,IS could cause changes in the level and content of exosome, which can serve as a potential biomarker to assist the diagnosis and treatment of IS. This article reviews the potential diagnostic value of exosomes,discusses their repair effects, and explores the potential application as drug carriers in IS. We also provide a concise summary of the current clinical research status based on exosomes.
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8.A Phase Ⅲ Clinical Observation of Yishen Yangxin Anshen Tablets in Treatment of Insomnia with Deficiency of Heart Blood and Insufficiency of Kidney Essence
Wei WANG ; Junxia REN ; Yongzheng WANG ; Jianke HAN ; Limin YANG ; Weidong WANG ; Fengmei LIAN ; Changshan AI ; Xiaoli YIN ; Baoliang WANG ; Yi MENG ; Shuguang YUAN ; Desheng ZHOU ; Xuedong GAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(4):110-116
ObjectiveTo confirm the clinical efficacy and safety of Yishen Yangxin Anshen tablets in the treatment of insomnia (heart-blood deficiency and kidney-essence insufficiency syndrome). MethodA randomized block, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-center clinical trial design method was adopted, and a total of 480 patients with insomnia due to deficiency of heart blood and insufficiency of kidney essence (treatment group-control group 3∶1) from seven hospitals (Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, The First Clinical Hospital, Jilin Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM), The Second Affiliated Hospital of Liaoning University of TCM, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Henan Province Hospital of TCM, Hebei General Hospital, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine) were enrolled. The treatment group was given Yishen Yangxin Anshen tablets and the control group received placebo tablets (4 tablets/time, 3 times/day, 4 weeks of administration, 4 weeks of follow-up after drug withdrawal). The sleep dysfunction rating scale (SDRS) score, pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) score, TCM, polysomnography (PSG) indicators from four hospital (Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Henan Province Hospital of TCM, Hebei General Hospital, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine), and other efficacy indicators were compared between the two groups before and after treatment. Through general physical examination, laboratory examination, and observation of adverse events, the safety of the drugs was evaluated. ResultThe baseline indexes of the two groups showed no significant difference and thus the two groups were comparable. After treatment, the total score of SDRS in the treatment group was lower than that in the control group (P<0.01). After drug withdrawal for 4 weeks, the total score of SDRS demonstrated no significant change in the treatment group as compared with that at the end of treatment, indicating that the rebound change of curative effect was not obvious. After treatment, the total score of PSQI in the treatment group decreased as compared with that in the control group (P<0.01), and the change of total score of PSQI in the treatment group was statistically significant (P<0.05) after drug withdrawal for 4 weeks but small, indicating that the rebound change of curative effect was not obvious. After treatment, the total effective rate about the TCM symptoms in the treatment group was higher than that in the control group (χ2=137.521,P<0.01). After treatment, the disappearance rates of single indexes in the treatment group, such as difficulty in falling asleep, easily waking up after sleeping, early awakening, short sleep time, dreamfulness, palpitation, forgetfulness, dizziness, mental fatigue, and weakness of waist and knee, increased compared with those in the control group (P<0.01). After treatment, the treatment group demonstrated fewer awaking times (AT), longer total sleep time (TST), lower ATA/TST ratio, and higher sleep efficiency (%) than the control group (P<0.05). No abnormal value or aggravation related to drugs was observed in either group. The incidence of adverse events in the treatment group and the control group was 5.57% and 8.40% respectively. No serious adverse events or adverse events leading to withdrawal happened in either group. ConclusionYishen Yangxin Anshen tablets is effective and safe for patients with insomnia of deficiency of heart-blood and insufficiency of kidney-essence.
9.Effect and significance of viral proteins regulating activity of retroelement long interspersed element 1
ZHAO Zi⁃han ; WANG Yu ; ZHAO Yi⁃fei ; ZHAO Ke
Chinese Journal of Biologicals 2023;36(1):98-104
Abstract:Long interspersed element⁃1(LINE⁃1)is the only known active and autonomously transposable retroelement in
human cells,which is related to autoimmune diseases and plays important roles in activating and regulating the antiviral
innate immunity of cells,especially the level of interferon(IFN). This paper reviews the mechanisms of several non ⁃
structural proteins from human immunodeficiency virus(HIV),hepatitis B virus(HBV)and other viruses participating in
the regulation of LINE ⁃ 1 activity. These mechanisms not only ensure the normal expression of viral genome,but also
participate in the cellular innate immunity regulation,the inhibition of which may provide new strategies to develop
treatments of diseases caused by viruses.
10.Radiation-induced GATA3 expression in lung epithelial cells and mechanism of RNA methylation
Junxuan YI ; Xiaodan DONG ; Wenxiang XUE ; Shuying GAO ; Naiwen XUE ; Shunzi JIN
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2023;32(3):223-229
Objective:
To investigate GATA3 expression and the regulatory mechanism of m6A modification in the re-
sponse of alveolar epithelial cells to radiation, and to provide a new therapeutic target for radiation-induced lung injury based on its pathogenesis.
Methods:
Human lung epithelial cell line (A549) and mouse lung epithelial cell line (MLE-12) were
exposed to X-ray irradiation with a single dose of 10 Gy (dose rate 1 Gy/min) and 6 Gy (dose rate 0.75 Gy/min), respect-
ively. The expression of VIRMA gene (RNA methylase) was inhibited by lipofection of A549 cells and MLE-12 cells with shRNA-VIRMA plasmid and siRNA-VIRMA interfering fragment, respectively. Quantification of m6A RNA methylation
was performed by colorimetry. Changes in the expression of mRNAs of VIRMA, GATA3, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) markers in irradiated A549 and MLE-12 cells were determined by qRT-PCR. Changes in the expression of
VIRMA, GATA3, and EMT marker proteins in irradiated A549 and MLE-12 cells were determined by Western blot.
Results:
Radiation up-regulated the expression of methylase VIRMA in A549 and MLE-12 cells, which in turn enhanced
the m6A of total RNA and the expression of GATA3 gene and protein, resulting in EMT. Furthermore, in A549 and MLE-12
cells, interference of the VIRMA gene significantly reduced the expression of GATA3 gene and protein and the expression of EMT-related molecules.
Conclusion
Radiation induces m6A modification in alveolar epithelial cells, which up-regu-
lates the expression of GATA3 gene and induces EMT, thus playing an important role in the process of radiation-induced lung injury.


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