1.Research Progress of Cellular Mechanosensors Mediating Cancer Pain
Chang LIU ; Haiyan LI ; Lihua HANG
Journal of Medical Biomechanics 2025;40(4):1040-1049
Cellular mechanical transduction is the process by which cells perceive mechanical signals and transform them into chemical ones.Crucial cellular mechanosensors include PIEZO,TRPV4,and integrins.These sensors can modulate specific pathophysiological processes,such as fibrosis,tumor development,as well as cell proliferation,differentiation,and movement.Recent researches indicate that PIEZO,TRPV4,and integrins play an important role in various types of cancer pain,such as bone cancer pain,by detecting mechanical stimuli,which subsequently activate internal signaling pathways.This review summarizes advancements of PIEZO,TRPV4,and interegrins in cancer pain researches,aiming to lay a foundation for developing new therapeutic drugs that target cellular mechanical transduction for treating cancer pain.
2.Quality Evaluation on Xiaoer Huatan Zhike Granules Based on National Drug Sampling and Testing
Lihua YIN ; Longhua YANG ; Zhengwei CHEN ; Xuewei QIU ; Manyun SU ; Hang YUAN ; Jialiang ZHU
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(10):1588-1594
Objective To identify potential quality risks of Xiaoer Huatan Zhike Granules(Pediatric Phlegm-Resolving and Cough-Relieving Granules)through National Drug Sampling and Inspection,evaluate their overall quality,and propose improvements to the quality standards.Methods Samples from 34 manufacturers were tested using official standards.Exploratory methods were developed to enhance risk analysis,including thin-layer chromatography(TLC)identification,content uniformity testing,quantitative assays,and screening for unauthorized additives(e.g.,colorants).Results All batches met the official standards(100.0%compliance rate).However,deficiencies were observed:most manufacturers lacked controls for ephedrine hydrochloride content uniformity and quantification,omitted key ingredient identifications(e.g.,herbal components),and exhibited insufficient TLC specificity(e.g.,TLC of Ipecac tincture showed only one spot instead of multiple alkaloid-specific spots).Exploratory studies revealed risks in total emetine/cephaeline content,morroniside A/platycodin D content,ephedrine hydrochloride uniformity,and unauthorized colorant addition.Conclusions The overall quality of this variety is good,but the enterprise should improve the quality control measures throughout the entire process and establish stricter internal control standards;The official standards,unchanged for approximately 30 years,fail to address current regulatory requirements.The statutory quality standards need to be revised and improved.Qualitative or quantitative indicators for all drug flavors in the prescription should be added,and the content uniformity inspection of ephedrine hydrochloride should be increased.
3.Research Progress of Cellular Mechanosensors Mediating Cancer Pain
Chang LIU ; Haiyan LI ; Lihua HANG
Journal of Medical Biomechanics 2025;40(4):1040-1049
Cellular mechanical transduction is the process by which cells perceive mechanical signals and transform them into chemical ones.Crucial cellular mechanosensors include PIEZO,TRPV4,and integrins.These sensors can modulate specific pathophysiological processes,such as fibrosis,tumor development,as well as cell proliferation,differentiation,and movement.Recent researches indicate that PIEZO,TRPV4,and integrins play an important role in various types of cancer pain,such as bone cancer pain,by detecting mechanical stimuli,which subsequently activate internal signaling pathways.This review summarizes advancements of PIEZO,TRPV4,and interegrins in cancer pain researches,aiming to lay a foundation for developing new therapeutic drugs that target cellular mechanical transduction for treating cancer pain.
4.Quality Evaluation on Xiaoer Huatan Zhike Granules Based on National Drug Sampling and Testing
Lihua YIN ; Longhua YANG ; Zhengwei CHEN ; Xuewei QIU ; Manyun SU ; Hang YUAN ; Jialiang ZHU
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(10):1588-1594
Objective To identify potential quality risks of Xiaoer Huatan Zhike Granules(Pediatric Phlegm-Resolving and Cough-Relieving Granules)through National Drug Sampling and Inspection,evaluate their overall quality,and propose improvements to the quality standards.Methods Samples from 34 manufacturers were tested using official standards.Exploratory methods were developed to enhance risk analysis,including thin-layer chromatography(TLC)identification,content uniformity testing,quantitative assays,and screening for unauthorized additives(e.g.,colorants).Results All batches met the official standards(100.0%compliance rate).However,deficiencies were observed:most manufacturers lacked controls for ephedrine hydrochloride content uniformity and quantification,omitted key ingredient identifications(e.g.,herbal components),and exhibited insufficient TLC specificity(e.g.,TLC of Ipecac tincture showed only one spot instead of multiple alkaloid-specific spots).Exploratory studies revealed risks in total emetine/cephaeline content,morroniside A/platycodin D content,ephedrine hydrochloride uniformity,and unauthorized colorant addition.Conclusions The overall quality of this variety is good,but the enterprise should improve the quality control measures throughout the entire process and establish stricter internal control standards;The official standards,unchanged for approximately 30 years,fail to address current regulatory requirements.The statutory quality standards need to be revised and improved.Qualitative or quantitative indicators for all drug flavors in the prescription should be added,and the content uniformity inspection of ephedrine hydrochloride should be increased.
5.Application progress on accelerated lung collapse technique in thoracoscopic surgery
Lihua HANG ; Yesheng FEI ; Yulin LI
The Journal of Clinical Anesthesiology 2024;40(1):97-100
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery(VATS)has the advantages of clear visual field,minimal impact on physiology of respiratory,less postoperative pain,and a rapid recovery.Therefore,VATS is widely used in clinic.The non-ventilated lung collapse is the key point of thoracoscopic surgery,and the poor lung collapse on the operative side may damage the surgical exposure and prolongs the process of sur-gery.Therefore,high quality of lung collapse is the basis for the successful of surgery.How to achieve excel-lent quality of lung collapse in a short time has become the focus of anesthesiologists.In recent years,a vari-ety of speed lung collapse techniques have been applied in clinical practice.This article reviews the applica-tion progress of non-ventilated speeding lung collapse techniques,make introduction for clinical application,and discuss their consideration,to provide the reference for clinical practice.
6.Optimal pressure for facemask ventilation during induction of general anesthesia in adult patients:real-time ultrasonographic measurement of antral cross-sectional area
Lihua HANG ; Shiyou WEI ; Zhenkai XU ; Weiwei SHU ; Yuanfeng CHEN ; Zheng CHEN ; Leilei SHI ; Donghua SHAO
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2017;37(4):461-463
Objective To determine the optimal pressure for facemask ventilation during induction of general anesthesia by real-time ultrasonographic measurement of antral cross-sectional area (CSA) in adult patients.Methods Sixty American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ patients,aged 18-60 yr,with body mass index of 20-25 kg/m2,scheduled for elective operation under general anesthesia,were divided into 5 groups (n=12 each) using a random number table:P10 group,P13 group,P16 group,P19 group and P22 group.After induction of anesthesia,an oropharyngeal airway was inserted,and the patients were ventilated for a 2-min period in a pressure-controlled mode using the two-handed mask ventilation technique.The pressure for facemask ventilation was 10,13,16,19 and 22 cmH2O in P10,P13,P16,P19 and P22 groups,respectively.The antral CSA was measured using real-time ultrasonography before and after facemask ventilation.Respiratory parameters were recorded.Results Compared with group P1O,the number of patients in whom CSA<340 mm2 after facemask ventilation was significantly decreased in P16,P19 and P22 groups,and the number of patients in whom the tidal volume ≥ 6 ml/kg was increased in P13,P16,P19 and P22 groups (P< 0.01).The number of patients in whom optimnal pressure for facemask ventilation was achieved was 2,10,6,4 and 1 in P10,P13,P16,P19 and P22 groups,respectively,with the most cases in group P13 (P < 0.01).Conclusion The optimal pressure is 13 emH2O for facemask ventilation during induction of general anesthesia when determined by realtime ultrasonographic measurement of antral CSA,and it can ensure adequate oxygen supply and reduce gastric insufflation in adult patients.
7.Relationship between TDAG8 and endogenous neuron-protective mechanism against oxygen-glucose deprivation and restoration-induced apoptosis in rat neurons
Xiaodong MA ; Donghua SHAO ; Lihua HANG ; Weiwei SHU ; Xiulan HU ; Hong LUO
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2016;36(9):1080-1084
Objective To investigate the relationship between T?cell death?associated gene 8 ( TD?AG8) and endogenous neuron?protective mechanism against oxygen?glucose deprivation and restoration ( OGD∕R)?induced apoptosis in rat neurons. Methods The primary cortical neurons obtained from fetal rats were seeded in 6?well plates at a density of 1×105 cells∕ml and divided into 5 groups using a random number table: control group ( group C, n=24 ) , group OGD∕R ( n=48 ) , TDAG8 agonist BTB09089 group (group BTB, n=24), TDAG8?siRNA group ( group siRNA, n=24), and blank vehicle group ( group V, n=24) . The medium was replaced with glucose?and serum?free Locke′s buffer, and the neu?rons were exposed to 95% N2?5% CO2 in an air?tight incubator at 37℃ for 60 min followed by routine cul?ture to establish the model of OGD∕R. In BTB, siRNA and V groups, 20 μmol∕L TDAG8 agonist
BTB09089, 200 pmol∕L TDAG8?siRNA, and 6 μl∕200 μl transfection reagent were added, respectively, at 24 h before oxygen?glucose restoration. At 6 h of oxygen?glucose restoration, the neuronal viability and a?mount of lactic dehydrogenase ( LDH) released were measured, and the expression of TDAG8 and caspase?3 mRNA in neurons was detected by fluorescent quantitative real?time polymerase chain reaction. In group OGD∕R, the expression of TDAG8 and caspase?3 was measured by Western blot at 0, 3, 6, 12 and 24 h of oxygen?glucose restoration. In C, OGD∕R, BTB, siRNA and V groups, the expression of TDAG8, caspase?3 and p?Akt was detected at 6 h of oxygen?glucose restoration. Results In group OGD∕R, the ex?pression of TDAG8 was gradually up?regulated after oxygen?glucose restoration, and the expression of caspase?3 peaked at 6 h of oxygen?glucose restoration. Compared with group C, the neuronal viability was significantly decreased, the amount of LDH released was significantly increased, and the expression of TD?AG8 and caspase?3 protein and mRNA and p?Akt was significantly up?regulated in OGD∕R, V and siRNA groups ( P<0?05) . Compared with group OGD∕R, the expression of TDAG8 protein and mRNA and p?Akt was significantly up?regulated, the expression of caspase?3 protein and mRNA was significantly down?regu?lated, the neuronal viability was significantly increased, and the amount of LDH released was significantly decreased in group BTB, the expression of TDAG8 protein and mRNA and p?Akt was significantly down?regulated, the expression of caspase?3 protein and mRNA was significantly up?regulated, the neuronal via?bility was significantly decreased, and the amount of LDH released was significantly increased in group siR?NA ( P<0?05) , and no significant change was found in the parameters mentioned above in group V ( P>0?05) . Conclusion TDAG8 is partially involved in the endogenous neuron?protective mechanism against OGD∕R?induced apoptosis in rat neurons, which may be related to activation of Akt signaling pathway.
8.Association between genetic variants in microRNA biosynthesis genes and the risk of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
Wenwen YUAN ; Dong HANG ; Lihua WANG ; Suhong CHEN ; Zhongxing DING ; Zhibin HU ; Hongxia MA
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2016;37(8):1069-1073
Objective To investigate the association between genetic variants in microRNA biosynthesis genes and the risk of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).Methods A case-control study was conducted with 576 HNSCC patients and 1 552 healthy controls matched by factors as age-(± 5 years) and sex.Eight potentially functional single nucleotide polymorphism loci in microRNA biosynthesis genes (DICER1,GEMIN3,and PIWIL1) were genotyped using the Illumina Infinium BeadChip platform.Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were performed to assess the association between genotypes and HNSCC risk.Results The allele frequencies of rs1106042 (G>A) in PIWIL1 were significantly different between the cases and controls (P=0.011).After controlling for factors as age,sex,smoking and alcohol intake,the A allele of rs 1106042 showed a decreased risk of HNSCC (additive model:adjusted OR=0.73,95%CI:0.57-0.93,P=0.011).Results from the stratification analysis by age,sex,smoking,alcohol intake and tumor sites showed that the effect of rs1106042 A allele on HNSCC risk was significant in older age groups (≥60),females,nonsmokers,non-alcohol drinkers,and subjects with oral cavity cancer (P<0.05).Conclusion Potentially,functional single nucleotide polymorphism in PIWIL1 might modify the risk of HNSCC in China.
9.Feasibility of umbilical cord blood stem cell transplantation for the treatment of diabetic lower limb ischemia
Lihua XIE ; Lin XING ; Hang ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2016;20(1):78-82
BACKGROUND:Diabetic lower limb ischemia is prone to involve distal lower limb arteries, and a conventional treatment is often unable to obtain the ideal effect. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect and safety of umbilical cord blood stem cel transplantation in the treatment of diabetic lower limb ischemia. METHODS: A diabetic rat model of lower limb ischemia was established, and along the femoral artery, five points
were selected for injection of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cel suspension, 20 μL per point. At 1, 2, 4 weeks after transplantation, transcutaneous oxygen pressure, vascular density and vascular endothelial growth factor level in the ischemic region, and incidence of adverse reactions were recorded. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:At 1, 2 and 4 weeks after transplantation, the transcutaneous oxygen pressure, vascular density and vascular endothelial growth factor level in the ischemic region were found increasing, which were significantly different from those before transplantation (P < 0.05). At different time after transplantation, al animals had no inflammatory reactions such as skin bleeding and dermatitis, and local red, sweling, hot, pain, and had no tumor-like growth in organs. These findings indicate that umbilical cord blood stem cel transplantation can safely and significantly improve symptoms of diabetic lower limb ischemia, which has certain application feasibility. Cite this article:Xie LH, Xing L, Zheng H. Feasibility of umbilical cord blood stem cel transplantation for the treatment of diabetic lower limb ischemia. Zhongguo Zuzhi Gongcheng Yanjiu. 2016;20(1):78-82.
10.Clinical Observation of Zishen Jianpi Huoxue Decoction Combined with Xiaoxintong Capsule in the Treat-ment of Type 2 Diabetes Complicating with Silent Myocardial Ischemia
China Pharmacy 2016;27(17):2405-2406,2407
OBJECTIVE:To observe clinical efficacy and safety of Zishen jianpi huoxue decoction combined with Xiaoxintong capsule in the treatment of type 2 diabetes complicating with silent myocardial ischemia (SMI). METHODS:126 patients with type 2 diabetes complicating with SMI were selected and randomly divided into control group(62 case)and observation group(64 cases). Both group were given diet guidance and hypoglycemic drugs as sulfonylureas,biguanides. Control group was given Xiaox-intong capsule 10 mg,tid;observation group was additionally given Zishen jianpi huoxue decoction 400-500 ml,bid. Both groups received treatment for 7 d. Therapeutic efficacy of thoracic obstruction,improvement of coronary artery branch stenosis and times and duration of electrocardiogram ST segment low voltage outlet were observed in 2 groups. ADR was compared between 2 groups. RESULTS:Therapeutic efficacy of thoracic obstruction and improvement of coronary artery branch stenosis in observation group were significantly better than in control group,with statistical significance(P<0.05);the times and duration of electrocardiogram ST segment low voltage outlet in observation group were significantly lesser shorter than in control group,with statistical signifi-cance (P<0.05). No obvious ADR was found in 2 groups. CONCLUSIONS:Zishen jianpi huoxue decoction complicating with Xiaoxintong capsule shows significantly therapeutic efficacy in the treatment of type 2 diabetes complicating with SMI with good safety.

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