1.Research Progress in the Application of Metal-based Nanoparticles for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
Jiaqi ZHANG ; Xiting WANG ; Xiahuan CHEN ; Meilin LIU
Chinese Circulation Journal 2025;40(4):411-416
Cardiovascular disease represent a significant global health threat,featured with continuously increased morbidity and mortality rates worldwide in recent years.Consequently,there is an urgent need for the development of safe and effective novel approaches for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease.The advancements in nanotechnology within the medical field,including drug delivery and molecular imaging,have opened innovative avenues for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.Due to their unique physicochemical and biological properties,metal-based nanoparticles have demonstrated remarkable potential and broad prospects in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.This review summarizes the latest research developments in the application of metal-based nanoparticles in cardiovascular disease and discusses the challenges associated with their clinical application,and presents new insights for the individualized and precise diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
2.Quadratus lumborum block combined with less opioid anesthesia analgesia in laparoscopic total hysterectomy in elderly patients with uterine prolapse
Meilin AN ; Guixiang GUO ; Lei ZHANG ; Yu LI ; Fuyu TIAN ; Xinli HUANG ; Dongfeng MA
Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2025;19(2):281-285
Objective:To investigate the application effect of quadratus lumborum block (QLB) combined with less opioid anesthesia analgesia in laparoscopic total hysterectomy (LTH) in elderly patients with uterine prolapse.Methods:A total of 86 elderly patients with uterine prolapse who received LTH in the Langfang People’s Hospital from Jan. 2021 to Oct. 2023 were prospectively selected and divided into group A ( n=42) and group B ( n=44) according to the random number table method. Group A received transversus abdominis block (TAPB) + general anesthesia, and group B received QLB combined with less opioid anesthesia + general anesthesia. The pain duration at different time points after operation [Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) method to evaluate resting incision and visceral pain] was compared between the two groups. The dosage of opioids and the additional analgesia rate were compared between the two groups. The sleep quality of the two groups before and 72 hours after operation was compared, and the adverse reactions of anesthesia were counted. Results:Compared with 6 h after operation, NRS scores of resting incision pain and visceral pain in the two groups decreased gradually at 12, 24 and 48 h after operation, and it was lower in group B than in group A. There were statistically significant differences between groups ( P<0.05) . Dosage of sufentanil and remifentanil in group B was lower than that in group A, and the postoperative additional analgesia rate in group B (9.09%) was lower than that in group A (28.57%) ( P<0.05) . 72 hours after surgery, the sleep efficiency and total sleep time of patients in both groups were lower than those before surgery, and they were higher in group B than in group A; The awakening time and number of awakenings in both groups were higher than those before surgery, while they were lower in group B than in group A ( P<0.05) . The total incidence of adverse reactions in group B was 4.76% (2/44) , lower than 23.81% (10/42) of group A ( P<0.05) . Conclusion:QLB combined with less opioid anesthesia analgesia can effectively reduce the degree of incision and visceral pain after LTH in elderly patients with uterine prolapse, reduce the amount of opioids used during operation and the rate of additional analgesia, and reduce the incidence of adverse reactions of anesthesia.
3.Application of non μ-opioids anaesthesia/analgesia based on quadratus lumborum block in emergency cesarean section under general anesthesia
Dongfeng MA ; Meilin AN ; Guixiang GUO ; Lei ZHANG ; Yu LI ; Fuyu TIAN ; Xinli HUANG
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2025;32(1):84-87
Objective To observe the analgesic and rehabilitation effects of non μ-opioids anesthesia/analgesia(NΜOA)based on quadratus lumborum block(QLB)in emergency cesarean section under general anesthesia.Methods The retrospective study method was adopted,50 pregnant women undergoing hysterectomy under emergency general anesthesia in Langfang People's Hospital from January 2023 to December 2024 were selected as the study objects.The patients were divided into μ-opioids anesthesia/analgesia(ΜOA)group and NΜOA group according to different anesthesia/analgesia methods,25 cases in each group.ΜOA group received ΜOA;NΜOA group received NΜOA+QLB.Incisional pain and uterine contraction pain numerical rating scale(NRS)at out of the post-anesthesia care unit(T1),intravenous injection of oxytocin(T2),press the palace bottom 24 hours(T3),out of bed activity after operation(T4)and first analgesic time of incision pain,first analgesic time of uterine contraction pain,first no vomiting eating time,first exhaust time was observed and recorded.The incidence of vasoactive agents during the anesthetic period,rescue analgesia,rescue antiemetic,constipation,sleep disturbance after operation within 48 hours after operation were also recorded.Results The NRS scores at T1,T2,T3 and T4 in ΜOA group were significantly higher than those in NΜOA group(incisional pain 3.36±1.25 vs.1.12±0.97,3.68±1.18 vs.2.00±0.91,5.76±1.67 vs.4.20±1.00,4.48±1.29 vs.3.32±0.95;uterine contraction pain 3.72±1.49 vs.1.24±1.05,4.64±1.60 vs.3.04±1.27,7.56±1.71 vs.5.16±1.37,3.56±0.22 vs.2.56±0.16,all P<0.05).The first analgesic time of incision pain,first analgesic time of uterine contraction pain in ΜOA group were significantly less than that in NΜOA group(hours:3.06±2.02 vs.17.48±10.93,2.68±2.22 vs.15.80±11.39,both P<0.05),the first no vomiting eating time,first exhaust time in ΜOA group were significantly longer than those in NΜOA group(hours:8.56±0.57 vs.6.32±0.14,15.44±1.42 vs.10.16±1.14,both P<0.05),the incidence of vasoactive agents,rescue analgesia,rescue antiemetic,constipation,sleep disturbance after operation within 48 hours in ΜOA group were significantly higher than those in NΜOA group[64.0%(16/25)vs.32.0%(8/25),48.0%(12/25)vs.20.0%(5/25),44.0%(11/25)vs.16.0%(4/25),64.0%(16/25)vs.36.0%(9/25),60.0%(15/25)vs.32.0%(8/25),all P<0.05].Conclusion NΜOA based on QLB safely and effectively reduced side effects of μ-opioids and enhanced recovery compared to ΜOA on emergency cesarean section patients undergoing general anesthesia.
4.Effects of crude extract of Flos sophorae and Fructus sophorae on intestinal health of broilers
Shijia ZHANG ; Qiongyi ZHANG ; Chanchan CUI ; Meilin CHEN ; Xiao WANG ; Haitao LIU ; Xin LIU ; Wanyu SHI ; Yongzhan BAO
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(3):549-558
One-day-old AA broilers were divided into five groups(15 chickens each,5 replicates per group):control(basic diet),three groups with low,medium,and high doses of crude extract of Flos sophorae and Fructus sophorae(100,150,200 mg/kg),and one group with Macleaya cordata extract(300 mg/kg).The 42-day trial measured intestinal enzyme activity,morphology,antioxidant and immune capacity,barrier function,and microbiota structure and diversity.Compared to the control and Macleaya cordata groups,the high-dose crude extract of Flos sophorae and Fructus sophorae group significantly increased trypsin activity in the duodenum,jejunum,and ileum(P<0.05).It also reduced reactive oxygen species and malondialdehyde levels,increased glu-tathione peroxidase activity,reduced tumor necrosis factor-α,increased interleukin-10,and elevated mRNA expression of tight junction protein-1 and mucin-2 in the jejunum(P<0.05).Microbial di-versity analysis showed higher Shannon index,increased Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes,decreased Proteobacteria,and more beneficial bacteria in the high-dose group(P<0.05).Supplementing 200 mg/kg of crude extract of Flos sophorae and Fructus sophorae enhances intestinal morpholo-gy and function,and promotes intestinal health,thereby increasing farming efficiency.
5.Research Progress on the Function of Calpain in Atherosclerosis
Jiaqi ZHANG ; Xiting WANG ; Xiahuan CHEN ; Meilin LIU
Chinese Circulation Journal 2025;40(2):203-208
Atherosclerosis is a severe disease threatening human health,leading to tremendous consequences such as acute coronary syndrome,myocardial infarction,and stroke.The onset and progression of atherosclerosis are attributed to a chronic inflammatory process,closely associated with the biological activities of various cells.Calpain,a Ca2+-dependent cysteine protease within cells,plays a pivotal role in this context by regulating a plethora of substrates through restricted catalysis of protein hydrolysis,thereby participating in pathological and physiological processes including endothelial damage,inflammatory response,and lipid metabolism.This review summarizes the role of calpain in the development of atherosclerosis and the latest research progress in the application of calpain inhibitors for treatment of atherosclerosis,offering new insights for the clinical realization of personalized and precise treatment of atherosclerosis.
6.Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring and Post-Marketing Re-Evaluation of Radioprotective Drugs
Peng ZHANG ; Ran ZHANG ; Minghui AN ; Xinze WANG ; Meilin WANG ; Yuxuan ZHENG ; Zhenjiang ZHANG ; Dong CHAI ; Jian GONG
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(10):1643-1647
With the widespread application of nuclear technology,the prevention and treatment of radiation damage have become significant issues in the fields of public health and medicine.This article reviews the adverse drug reactions and their monitoring for radioprotective drugs,and discusses their post-marketing re-evaluation in terms of safety,efficacy,economics,and quality standards.Research indicates that while there is a wide variety of radioprotective drugs,safety concerns are prevalent.Future efforts should focus on strengthening the monitoring and management of adverse drug reactions,optimizing drug safety,and exploring the potential of combined drug applications through multidisciplinary collaboration to enhance anti-radiation efficacy.
7.Protective role of self-assembled nanoparticle vaccine of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a mouse model of bronchiectasis with acute infection
Ziyu WU ; Yueyue ZHANG ; Yiwen ZHANG ; Jinqiong YAN ; Zifan ZHU ; Meilin WU ; Yating WANG ; Hongrong CUI ; Jiang GU ; Ying WANG ; Quanming ZOU
Journal of Army Medical University 2025;47(10):1049-1058
Objective To establish a mouse model of bronchiectasis with acute infection and evaluate the immunogenicity and protective effect of a self-assembling Pseudomonas aeruginosa(PA)nanoparticle vaccine rePO-FN based on fusion of PcrV-OprI(rePO)protein with self-assembling ferritin(Ferritin).Methods ① SPF-grade female C57BL/6 mice(aged 6~8 weeks,weighing 18~20 g)were randomly allocated into normal saline group,and low-,medium-and high-dose elastase groups(n=6).A mouse model of bronchiectasis was established via intratracheal instillation of different doses of elastase(30 μL of normal saline containing 0.65,1.30 and 2.60 IU elastase)for 3 consecutive days.At 14 and 21 d after modeling,ELISA and HE staining were performed respectively to detect the concentration of IL-6 and to observe pathological changes in lung tissue in order to confirm the modeling.② A recombinant plasmid encoding the gene of fusion protein rePO-FN was constructed and expressed in E.coli.The target protein was purified via affinity chromatography and renatured to obtain the desired protein.The physicochemical properties of the rePO-FN protein were characterized using SDS-PAGE protein gel electrophoresis,dynamic light scattering,molecular sieve chromatography,and transmission electron microscopy.③ C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into PBS group,rePO group,rePO-FN group,and Ferritin group(n=10).The mice in the above groups were immunized intramuscularly with 100 μL PBS buffer alone or containing 10 μg of corresponding proteins on days 0,7,and 14.ELISA was used to measure the specific antibodies in serum.In 7 d after the final immunization,an acute PA infection model was used to compare the survival rates and bacterial colonization among the PBS,rePO,and rePO-FN groups.After establishing a bronchiectasis model by intratracheal instillation of 2.60 IU of elastase in C57BL/6J mice as described above,the mice were randomly divided into bronchiectasis PBS group,bronchiectasis rePO group,and bronchiectasis rePO-FN group(n=10).Immunization was conducted at the same dose and procedure as described above,in 21 d after bronchiectasis modeling.At the 7th d after the final immunization,an acute PA infection model was used to compare the survival rates and bacterial colonization among the groups.Results ①Repeated intratracheal instillation of elastase significantly increased the concentration of IL-6 in the lung tissue when compared to the content of the normal saline group(P<0.05).Pathological observations revealed varying degrees of bronchial wall destruction,alveolar fusion,edema,neutrophil infiltration,and hemorrhage,with the severity increasing with elastase dose,which confirming successful establishment of the mouse model of bronchiectasis.② Well-dispersed rePO-FN nanoparticles were successfully prepared,with an average particle size of 91.28 nm,a Zeta potential of approximately-6.5 mV,and a polydispersity index(PDI)of 0.306.Molecular sieve chromatography determined the elution volume of rePO-FN protein to be 8.80 mL,corresponding to a molecular weight of approximately 1 400 kDa.③ Under acute PA XN-1 strain infection,the survival rate of the rePO-FN immunization group and the bronchiectasis rePO-FN immunization group were significantly higher than that of the PBS control group(P<0.05).Additionally,bacterial colonization in the lung tissues was significantly lower in the rePO-FN immune group and the bronchiectasis rePO-FN immune group under acute PA XN-1 strain infection than that in the rePO group and the bronchiectasis rePO group(P<0.05).Conclusion Our vaccine rePO-FN can effectively trigger a strong humoral immune response and provide significant protection against PA infection in a mouse bronchiectasis model.
8.Csde1 Mediates Neurogenesis via Post-transcriptional Regulation of the Cell Cycle.
Xiangbin JIA ; Wenqi XIE ; Bing DU ; Mei HE ; Jia CHEN ; Meilin CHEN ; Ge ZHANG ; Ke WANG ; Wanjing XU ; Yuxin LIAO ; Senwei TAN ; Yongqing LYU ; Bin YU ; Zihang ZHENG ; Xiaoyue SUN ; Yang LIAO ; Zhengmao HU ; Ling YUAN ; Jieqiong TAN ; Kun XIA ; Hui GUO
Neuroscience Bulletin 2025;41(11):1977-1990
Loss-of-function variants in CSDE1 have been strongly linked to neuropsychiatric disorders, yet the precise role of CSDE1 in neurogenesis remains elusive. In this study, we demonstrate that knockout of Csde1 during cortical development in mice results in impaired neural progenitor proliferation, leading to abnormal cortical lamination and embryonic lethality. Transcriptomic analysis revealed that Csde1 upregulates the transcription of genes involved in the cell cycle network. Applying a dual thymidine-labelling approach, we further revealed prolonged cell cycle durations of neuronal progenitors in Csde1-knockout mice, with a notable extension of the G1 phase. Intersection with CLIP-seq data demonstrated that Csde1 binds to the 3' untranslated region (UTR) of mRNA transcripts encoding cell cycle genes. Particularly, we uncovered that Csde1 directly binds to the 3' UTR of mRNA transcripts encoding Cdk6, a pivotal gene in regulating the transition from the G1 to S phases of the cell cycle, thereby maintaining its stability. Collectively, this study elucidates Csde1 as a novel regulator of Cdk6, sheds new light on its critical roles in orchestrating brain development, and underscores how mutations in Csde1 may contribute to the pathogenesis of neuropsychiatric disorders.
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9.Transition and Disintegration of Clopidogrel and Ticagrelor:In Vitro and In Vivo Magnetic Controlled Capsule Endoscopy-aided Studies
Jiali DU ; Jiaqi ZHANG ; Xiting WANG ; Li LI ; Hongmei JIAO ; Jiaxin LI ; Meilin LIU
Chinese Circulation Journal 2025;40(1):76-81
Objectives:This study aimed to observe the disintegration of clopidogrel and ticagrelor in vitro solution with different pH levels and in human digestive tract.Methods:(1)In vitro study:0.9% normal saline was mixed with hydrochloric acid and sodium bicarbonate respectively to mimic fasting gastric fluid,postprandial gastric fluid,gastric fluid after taking acid-inhibiting agent,acid-free gastric fluid and small intestine fluid.The disintegration of clopidogrel and ticagrelor in different pH solutions was observed.(2)In vivo study:12 patients who were admitted to the Department of Geriatric,Peking University First Hospital from 2022.11 to 2023.6 were included and underwent magnetic controlled capsule endoscopy.We observed the disintegration of clopidogrel(n=6)and ticagrelor(n=6)in the digestive tract.Results:(1)In vitro study:clopidogrel began to disintegrate earlier than ticagrelor([21.67±7.53]s vs.[40.00±6.33]s,P=0.001),but clopidogrel disintegrated more slowly than ticagrelor([23.00±9.38]min vs.[8.33±1.97]min,P=0.011).Clopidogrel disintegrated faster in alkaline solution than in acidic and neutral solution([11.50±4.95]min vs.[28.75±2.50]min,P=0.004),and the disintegration rate of ticagrelor in alkaline solutions is comparable to that in acidic and neutral solutions([7.00±1.41]min vs.[9.00±2.00]min,P=0.285).(2)In vivo study:In the study population,the morphology of clopidogrel and ticagrelor began to change after passing through the esophagus,of which 3 cases(clopidogrel 1 case,ticagrelor 2 cases)were in powder state when passing through the cardia,and the remaining 9 cases were basically intact when entering the stomach and completely disintegrated in the stomach.The complete disintegration time of Clopidogrel varied significantly among individuals,ranging from 8 to 33 min,with an average of(18.80±10.38)min,while the complete disintegration time of ticagrelor ranged from 3 to 6 min,with an average of(4.25±1.26)min.Clopidogrel disintegrated slower than ticagrelor(P=0.034).Conclusions:In vitro study,clopidogrel disintegrated more slowly than ticagrelor in solutions at different pH levels.Compared with clopidogrel,the disintegration rate of ticagrelor was less affected by pH.After oral administration of clopidogrel and ticagrelor,clopidogrel disintegrated more slowly than ticagrelor.The difference of complete disintegration time between individuals of ticagrelor was smaller and the disintegration rate was faster.
10.Quadratus lumborum block combined with less opioid anesthesia analgesia in laparoscopic total hysterectomy in elderly patients with uterine prolapse
Meilin AN ; Guixiang GUO ; Lei ZHANG ; Yu LI ; Fuyu TIAN ; Xinli HUANG ; Dongfeng MA
Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2025;19(2):281-285
Objective:To investigate the application effect of quadratus lumborum block (QLB) combined with less opioid anesthesia analgesia in laparoscopic total hysterectomy (LTH) in elderly patients with uterine prolapse.Methods:A total of 86 elderly patients with uterine prolapse who received LTH in the Langfang People’s Hospital from Jan. 2021 to Oct. 2023 were prospectively selected and divided into group A ( n=42) and group B ( n=44) according to the random number table method. Group A received transversus abdominis block (TAPB) + general anesthesia, and group B received QLB combined with less opioid anesthesia + general anesthesia. The pain duration at different time points after operation [Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) method to evaluate resting incision and visceral pain] was compared between the two groups. The dosage of opioids and the additional analgesia rate were compared between the two groups. The sleep quality of the two groups before and 72 hours after operation was compared, and the adverse reactions of anesthesia were counted. Results:Compared with 6 h after operation, NRS scores of resting incision pain and visceral pain in the two groups decreased gradually at 12, 24 and 48 h after operation, and it was lower in group B than in group A. There were statistically significant differences between groups ( P<0.05) . Dosage of sufentanil and remifentanil in group B was lower than that in group A, and the postoperative additional analgesia rate in group B (9.09%) was lower than that in group A (28.57%) ( P<0.05) . 72 hours after surgery, the sleep efficiency and total sleep time of patients in both groups were lower than those before surgery, and they were higher in group B than in group A; The awakening time and number of awakenings in both groups were higher than those before surgery, while they were lower in group B than in group A ( P<0.05) . The total incidence of adverse reactions in group B was 4.76% (2/44) , lower than 23.81% (10/42) of group A ( P<0.05) . Conclusion:QLB combined with less opioid anesthesia analgesia can effectively reduce the degree of incision and visceral pain after LTH in elderly patients with uterine prolapse, reduce the amount of opioids used during operation and the rate of additional analgesia, and reduce the incidence of adverse reactions of anesthesia.

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