1.Mechanism of Yizhi Qingxin Prescription in Regulating PKA/CaN Pathway to Improve Cognitive Function in Alzheimer's Disease Model Mice
Xiaochen GUO ; Jiangang LIU ; Dandan SHI ; Ziqi NING ; Yaoyao ZHANG ; Fang LIU ; Meixia LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(3):97-108
ObjectiveTo explore the mechanism by which Yizhi Qingxin prescription improves mitochondrial dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease (AD) through regulating mitochondrial Ca2+ homeostasis and kinetic balance based on the protein kinase A (PKA)/calcineurin (CaN) signaling pathway. MethodsSixty three-month-old amyloid precursor protein (APP)/presenilin 1 (PS1) double transgenic mice were randomly divided into a model group, a donepezil group(0.65 mg·kg-1), a low-dose Yizhi Qingxin prescription group (YQF-L,2.6 g·kg-1), a medium-dose Yizhi Qingxin prescription group (YQF-M,5.2 g·kg-1), and a high-dose Yizhi Qingxin prescription group (YQF-H,10.4 g·kg-1), with 12 mice in each group. Twelve C57BL/6J mice with the same genetic background served as a normal group. Each treatment group received gavage administration daily, with the model and normal groups receiving equal volume of physiological saline. Intervention continued for 12 consecutive weeks. The learning and memory abilities of the mice were assessed using the novel object recognition (NOR) and Morris water maze (MWM) tests. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE)/Nissl staining was used to observe histopathological changes in the hippocampus. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) was used to observe mitochondrial ultrastructure. Fluo-4 acetoxymethyl ester (Fluo-4 AM) Ca2+ probe was used to measure intracellular Ca2+ concentration in brain tissue. Western blot was used to determine the protein expression of PKA, CaN, sodium/calcium/lithium exchanger (NCLX), mitochondrial calcium uniporter (MCU), calmodulin (CaM), dynamin-related protein 1 (Drp1), and phosphorylated dynamin-related protein 1 (serine 637 site) [p-Drp1(S637)] in the hippocampus. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was used to measure the expression of PKA, CaN, CaM, NCLX, MCU, and Drp1 mRNAs. ResultsCompared with those in the normal group, the recognition index (RI) of the model group decreased (P0.01), and the number of crossings through the original platform area, the duration of stay in the target quadrant, and the distance were reduced (P0.01). The protein expression of PKA, NCLX, and p-DRP1 (ser637) significantly decreased (P0.05), and the mRNA expression of PKA and NCLX significantly decreased (P0.05). The escape latency (EL) was prolonged (P0.05), and the intracellular Ca2+ level significantly increased (P0.01). The protein expression of CaN, CaM, MCU, and Drp1, as well as the mRNA expression of CaN, MCU, and Drp1, significantly increased (P0.05). After intervention with Donepezil and Yizhi Qingxin prescription, compared with that in the model group, the RI of the treatment group significantly increased (P0.05), and the number of crossings through the platform and the duration of stay in the target quadrant significantly increased (P0.05). The protein expression of PKA, NCLX, and p-Drp1 (ser637) and the mRNA expression of PKA and NCLX significantly increased (P0.05). On the 4th and 5th days, the EL was shortened (P0.05), and the intracellular Ca2+ level decreased (P0.05). The protein expression of CaN, CaM, MCU, and Drp1 and the mRNA expression of CaN, MCU, and Drp1 significantly decreased (P0.05). ConclusionYizhi Qingxin prescription regulates the PKA/CaN pathway, upregulates the expression of PKA, NCLX, and p-Drp1 (ser637) proteins, reduces the expression of CaN, CaM, MCU, and Drp1 proteins, and regulates Ca2+ homeostasis and mitochondrial dynamic balance, thereby enhancing the spatial learning and memory abilities of AD mice.
2.Mechanism of Yizhi Qingxin Prescription in Regulating PKA/CaN Pathway to Improve Cognitive Function in Alzheimer's Disease Model Mice
Xiaochen GUO ; Jiangang LIU ; Dandan SHI ; Ziqi NING ; Yaoyao ZHANG ; Fang LIU ; Meixia LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(3):97-108
ObjectiveTo explore the mechanism by which Yizhi Qingxin prescription improves mitochondrial dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease (AD) through regulating mitochondrial Ca2+ homeostasis and kinetic balance based on the protein kinase A (PKA)/calcineurin (CaN) signaling pathway. MethodsSixty three-month-old amyloid precursor protein (APP)/presenilin 1 (PS1) double transgenic mice were randomly divided into a model group, a donepezil group(0.65 mg·kg-1), a low-dose Yizhi Qingxin prescription group (YQF-L,2.6 g·kg-1), a medium-dose Yizhi Qingxin prescription group (YQF-M,5.2 g·kg-1), and a high-dose Yizhi Qingxin prescription group (YQF-H,10.4 g·kg-1), with 12 mice in each group. Twelve C57BL/6J mice with the same genetic background served as a normal group. Each treatment group received gavage administration daily, with the model and normal groups receiving equal volume of physiological saline. Intervention continued for 12 consecutive weeks. The learning and memory abilities of the mice were assessed using the novel object recognition (NOR) and Morris water maze (MWM) tests. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE)/Nissl staining was used to observe histopathological changes in the hippocampus. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) was used to observe mitochondrial ultrastructure. Fluo-4 acetoxymethyl ester (Fluo-4 AM) Ca2+ probe was used to measure intracellular Ca2+ concentration in brain tissue. Western blot was used to determine the protein expression of PKA, CaN, sodium/calcium/lithium exchanger (NCLX), mitochondrial calcium uniporter (MCU), calmodulin (CaM), dynamin-related protein 1 (Drp1), and phosphorylated dynamin-related protein 1 (serine 637 site) [p-Drp1(S637)] in the hippocampus. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was used to measure the expression of PKA, CaN, CaM, NCLX, MCU, and Drp1 mRNAs. ResultsCompared with those in the normal group, the recognition index (RI) of the model group decreased (P0.01), and the number of crossings through the original platform area, the duration of stay in the target quadrant, and the distance were reduced (P0.01). The protein expression of PKA, NCLX, and p-DRP1 (ser637) significantly decreased (P0.05), and the mRNA expression of PKA and NCLX significantly decreased (P0.05). The escape latency (EL) was prolonged (P0.05), and the intracellular Ca2+ level significantly increased (P0.01). The protein expression of CaN, CaM, MCU, and Drp1, as well as the mRNA expression of CaN, MCU, and Drp1, significantly increased (P0.05). After intervention with Donepezil and Yizhi Qingxin prescription, compared with that in the model group, the RI of the treatment group significantly increased (P0.05), and the number of crossings through the platform and the duration of stay in the target quadrant significantly increased (P0.05). The protein expression of PKA, NCLX, and p-Drp1 (ser637) and the mRNA expression of PKA and NCLX significantly increased (P0.05). On the 4th and 5th days, the EL was shortened (P0.05), and the intracellular Ca2+ level decreased (P0.05). The protein expression of CaN, CaM, MCU, and Drp1 and the mRNA expression of CaN, MCU, and Drp1 significantly decreased (P0.05). ConclusionYizhi Qingxin prescription regulates the PKA/CaN pathway, upregulates the expression of PKA, NCLX, and p-Drp1 (ser637) proteins, reduces the expression of CaN, CaM, MCU, and Drp1 proteins, and regulates Ca2+ homeostasis and mitochondrial dynamic balance, thereby enhancing the spatial learning and memory abilities of AD mice.
3.Improved ResNet18 lightweight deep learning models for automatically detecting gouty arthritis lesions based on ultrasonogram of the first metatarsophalangeal joint
Lishan XIAO ; Yizhe ZHAO ; Yuchen LI ; Mengmeng YAN ; Meixia DU ; Cheng ZHAO ; Manhua LIU ; Chunping NING
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2025;41(5):783-787
Objective To explore the value of improved ResNet18 lightweight deep learning(DL)models for automatically detecting gouty arthritis(GA)based on ultrasonogram of the first metatarsophalangeal joint(MTP1).Methods A total of 2 401 ultrasonograms obtained from 260 patients with suspected gout who underwent MTP1 ultrasound examination were included and divided into training set(1 910 ultrasonograms from 209 cases)and test set(491 ultrasonograms from 51 cases)at the ratio of 4∶1.GA lesions on ultrasonograms were manually labeled.After preprocessing,ResNet18 lightweight network was used to construct DL models for identifying the ultrasonogram category was normal or abnormal(with any manifestation of GA).Five-fold cross-validation method was adopted to evaluate the efficacy of the DL models constructed with 2,3,4 or 6 residual blocks,i.e.model 1,2,3 and 4,respectively,and the computational cost and the amount of parameters of each model were recorded.The efficacy of the models were verified using test set,and the best DL model was screened.Results The computational cost of model 1,2,3 and 4 was 7 558.27,2 963.73,4 012.33 and 6 093.39 M,respectively,while the amount of parameters was 4.61,4.91,4.91 and 5.28 M,respectively.Model 2 had the least computational cost with parameters only slightly more than model 1.In test set,no significant difference of accuracy nor the area under the curve was found among 4 models(all P>0.05).The sensitivity of model 2 was higher than that of model 3,while its specificity was lower only than that of model 3(both P<0.05),hence model 2 was the best DL model.Conclusion Improved ResNet18 lightweight DL models could be used for automatically detecting GA based on ultrasonogram of MTP1,among which model 2 was the best one.
4.Improved ResNet18 lightweight deep learning models for automatically detecting gouty arthritis lesions based on ultrasonogram of the first metatarsophalangeal joint
Lishan XIAO ; Yizhe ZHAO ; Yuchen LI ; Mengmeng YAN ; Meixia DU ; Cheng ZHAO ; Manhua LIU ; Chunping NING
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2025;41(5):783-787
Objective To explore the value of improved ResNet18 lightweight deep learning(DL)models for automatically detecting gouty arthritis(GA)based on ultrasonogram of the first metatarsophalangeal joint(MTP1).Methods A total of 2 401 ultrasonograms obtained from 260 patients with suspected gout who underwent MTP1 ultrasound examination were included and divided into training set(1 910 ultrasonograms from 209 cases)and test set(491 ultrasonograms from 51 cases)at the ratio of 4∶1.GA lesions on ultrasonograms were manually labeled.After preprocessing,ResNet18 lightweight network was used to construct DL models for identifying the ultrasonogram category was normal or abnormal(with any manifestation of GA).Five-fold cross-validation method was adopted to evaluate the efficacy of the DL models constructed with 2,3,4 or 6 residual blocks,i.e.model 1,2,3 and 4,respectively,and the computational cost and the amount of parameters of each model were recorded.The efficacy of the models were verified using test set,and the best DL model was screened.Results The computational cost of model 1,2,3 and 4 was 7 558.27,2 963.73,4 012.33 and 6 093.39 M,respectively,while the amount of parameters was 4.61,4.91,4.91 and 5.28 M,respectively.Model 2 had the least computational cost with parameters only slightly more than model 1.In test set,no significant difference of accuracy nor the area under the curve was found among 4 models(all P>0.05).The sensitivity of model 2 was higher than that of model 3,while its specificity was lower only than that of model 3(both P<0.05),hence model 2 was the best DL model.Conclusion Improved ResNet18 lightweight DL models could be used for automatically detecting GA based on ultrasonogram of MTP1,among which model 2 was the best one.
5.Research on the effect of home-based pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with moderate chronic obstruc-tive pulmonary disease
Bin ZHANG ; Yi LI ; Meixia LIU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 2025;40(2):217-222
Objective:To explore the effect of supervised home-based pulmonary rehabilitation by wearable devices on moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD).Method:A total of 70 patients with moderate COPD in the stable stage who visited the Respiratory Rehabilita-tion Center of Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital of Capital Medical University from January 2020 to October 2021 were randomly divided into a control group and a study group,with 35 cases in each group.The inter-vention lasted for 10 weeks.Cardiopulmonary exercise tests(FEV1,FEV1/FVC%,FEV1%pred,VO2max,VO2AT,maximum power),COPD Assessment Test(CAT),St.George's Respiratory Questionnaire(SGRQ)and modified Medical Research Council dyspnea scale(mMRC)were compared between the two groups before and after rehabilitation.After the study was completed,the compliance of the two groups was compared.Result:A total of 15 subjects dropped out of 70 cases,and finally 27 cases were included in the control group and 28 cases in the study group.There was no significant improvement in FEV1,FEV1/FVC%,and FEV1%pred after rehabilitation in the two groups(P>0.05).After rehabilitation,VO2max,VO2AT,maximum power,SGRQ,CAT and mMRC[(14.2±2.2vs.18.4±1.6)and(13.9±2.4vs.17.7±1.9),(10.6±1.3vs.11.9±1.6)and(10.3±1.3vs.11.9±1.4),(69.9±7.5vs.88.3±8.4)and(68.6±9.0vs.86.4±9.7),(45.4±9.9vs.35.4±7.5)and(45.3±12.1vs.36.3±8.4),(19.2±3.4vs.12.8±3.5)and(19.5±3.7vs.13.3±3.7),(2.5±0.9vs.1.5±0.6)and(2.6±1.0vs.1.8±0.7)]were significantly improved(P<0.01),but there were no significant differences between the groups(P>0.05).The stop training rate of the control group was significantly higher than that of the study group(37%vs.11%,P<0.05).However,there was no significant difference between the two groups in the proportion of peo-ple who did not reach the target time and target intensity[(15%vs.21%)and(15%vs.29%)](P>0.05).Conclusion:There is no significant difference between home-based pulmonary rehabilitation and traditional out-patient pulmonary rehabilitation in improving exercise capacity,symptoms and quality of life,but the compli-ance is better.
6.Senkyunolide Ⅰ alleviates LPS-induced astrocyte injury by regulating Nrf2 pathway
Haohao CAO ; Tao LIU ; Meixia XU
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(7):1695-1699
Objective:To investigate effect of SenkyunolideⅠ(Sen Ⅰ)on function of astrocytes induced by lipopolysaccharide(LPS)and its mechanism.Methods:Rat neural astrocytes were induced by LPS,and the damaged cell model was constructed.Normal and injured astrocytes were treated with different concentrations of Sen Ⅰ(20,50,100,200 μmol/L),respectively.Cell proliferation was detected by CCK-8,cytotoxicity was detected,and the optimal concentration of Sen Ⅰ was determined.Astrocytes were divided into control group,LPS group,LPS+Sen Ⅰ group and LPS+Sen Ⅰ+ML385[nuclear factor E2 associated factor 2(Nrf2)inhibitor]group.Cell proliferation was detected by CCK-8 assay,expression of glial fibrillary acidic protein(GFAP)was detected by immunofluorescence assay and Western blot,mRNA and protein expression of Nrf2 was detected by qRT-PCR and Western blot,contents of TNF-α and IL-1β in supernatant of cells were detected by ELISA,and expression of glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor(GDNF)in cells was detected by Western blot.Results:Low concentrations of Sen Ⅰ(20,50 μmol/L)were not toxic to astrocytes,while high concentra-tions(100,200 μmol/L)significantly inhibit astrocyte proliferation.The optimal concentration of Sen Ⅰ was 50 μmol/L.Compared with control group,cell proliferation ability,contents of TNF-α and IL-1β in cell supernatant,and expression of GFAP in cells were significantly increased in LPS group(P<0.01),while Nrf2 mRNA and protein level and GDNF protein level in cells were significantly decreased(P<0.01);compared with LPS group,cell proliferation ability,contents of TNF-α and IL-1β in cell supernatant,and ex-pression of GFAP in LPS+Sen Ⅰ group were significantly decreased(P<0.05),while Nrf2 mRNA and protein level and GDNF protein level in cells were significantly increased(P<0.05);compared with LPS+Sen Ⅰ group,LPS+Sen Ⅰ+ML385 group could reverse the above effects(P<0.05).Conclusion:Sen Ⅰ can inhibit the over-activation and inflammatory injury of astrocytes,and the mechanism may be related to the activation of Nrf2 pathway.
7.Abnormal expression of LC3B, Beclin-1, and p62 in peripheral blood CD 4+ T lymphocytes and their association with pathogenicity in varicella-zoster virus-infected patients
Yan LIU ; Shengming SHI ; Meixia XIAO ; Yangyang HAO
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2025;32(6):870-874
Objective:To investigate the relationship between the expression of microtubule-associated protein light chain 3B (LC3B), Beclin-1, and p62 in serum CD 4+ T lymphocytes of patients infected with varicella-zoster virus (VZV) and viral replication. Methods:This study used a cross-sectional design. A total of 106 patients with VZV who received treatment at The First People's Hospital of Huzhou between October 2018 and October 2019 were included in the study group. Additionally, 50 healthy individuals who underwent health examinations during the same period were included in the control group. The expression levels of LC3B, Beclin-1, and p62 in serum CD 4+ T lymphocytes among patients with different VZV DNA copy numbers were compared. The effects of different levels of LC3B, Beclin-1, and p62 on disease severity were evaluated. Spearman correlation analysis was performed to investigate the relationship between the expression of LC3B, Beclin-1, and p62 in the peripheral blood CD 4+ T lymphocytes of VZV-infected patients, viral replication, and disease duration. Results:The relative expression levels of LC3B and Beclin-1 in peripheral blood CD 4+ T lymphocytes of the study group were (60.19 ± 7.59)% and (34.99 ± 4.34)%, respectively, which were significantly higher than those in the control group [(37.71 ± 4.33)%, (16.18 ± 1.92)%, t = 19.48, 29.29, both P < 0.001]. The relative expression level of p62 in the study group was significantly lower than that in the control group [(5.81 ± 0.58)% vs. (10.11 ± 1.24)%, t = -29.57, P < 0.001]. The peripheral blood VZV DNA copy number in the study group was (4.28 ± 0.47). In patients with a VZV DNA copy number ≥ 4.28, the expression levels of LC3B [(72.22 ± 8.83)%] and Beclin-1 [(40.09 ± 5.56)%] were significantly higher than those in patients with a VZV DNA copy number < 4.28 [LC3B: (51.23 ± 6.88)%, Beclin-1: (29.67 ± 3.12)%, t = 13.57, 11.77, both P < 0.001]. The expression level of p62 in patients with a VZV DNA copy number ≥ 4.28 [(4.77 ± 0.36)%] was significantly lower than that in patients with a VZV DNA copy number < 4.28 [(6.98 ± 0.79) %, t = -18.76, P < 0.001]. The expression levels of LC3B and Beclin-1 in patients at moderate or advanced stages were significantly higher than those in patients with early-stage VZV ( P < 0.05), while the expression levels of p62 in patients with moderate- or advanced-stage VZV were significantly lower than those in patients with early-stage VZV (both P < 0.05). Additionally, the expression levels of LC3B and Beclin-1 were positively correlated with viral replication ( r = 0.817, 0.839) and disease duration ( r = 0.849, 0.822, all P < 0.001). The expression level of p62 was negatively correlated with viral replication and disease duration ( r = -0.850, -0.822, both P < 0.001). Conclusions:In patients infected with VZV, the autophagy levels in peripheral blood CD 4+ T lymphocytes were significantly upregulated, as evidenced by increased expression of LC3B and Beclin-1 and decreased expression of p62. Autophagy positively influences viral replication, with elevated autophagy levels promoting viral replication.
8.Bioinformatics Analysis and Validation of Cuproptosis-related Genes in Wilson Disease
Zhuang TAO ; Meixia WANG ; Shuai KANG ; Jipeng LIU ; Rui WANG ; Jiafeng ZHOU ; Wenming YANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(15):124-131
ObjectiveTo explore the role of cuproptosis and identify cuproptosis-related genes in Wilson disease (WD) through bioinformatics analysis and clinical validation,providing implications and directions for the diagnosis and treatment of WD. Methods(1) Screening of target genes: The differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between WD and healthy control were obtained from GeneCards,and the cuproptosis-related genes were obtained from Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) and published literature.The cuproptosis-related genes in WD were obtained by intersection.Through gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analyses,the specific biological process,functions or metabolic pathways of cuproptosis-related genes in WD were predicted.Molecular docking and PyMOL visualization were then performed to analyze and verify the potential regulatory mechanism of Gandou Fumu Decoction for cuproptosis.(2)Validation of target genes: The blood samples of 15 WD patients treated in the department of encephalopathy and 15 healthy volunteers undergoing physical examinations in the health management center were randomly collected from the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine.The expression levels of target genes were determined by Western blot and real-time PCR. Results(1) A total of 3 607 DEGs in WD were obtained from GSE107323 in GEO,and 68 cuproptosis-related genes were obtained from GeneCards and published literature.Twelve common target genes were obtained by intersection,including three up-related genes(SQSTM1,MIF1,and TAX1BP1) and nine down-regulated genes(CP,SERPINE1,AOC3,GPX4,SLC27A5,VEGF-A,PDHB,PDK1,and ATP7B).The common target genes were mainly enriched in monocarboxylic acid metabolism,oxidoreductase activity,negative regulation of molecular functions,which mainly involved HIF-1,ferroptosis and other signaling pathways.Molecular docking and PyMOL visualization results showed Gandou Fumu Decoction had good binding ability with the cuproptosis-related genes PDK1,SERPINE1,VEGFA,and AOC3 in WD.(2)A total of 30 blood samples were collected,including 15 WD patients and 15 health volunteers.Western blot results showed that expression levels of target genes were consistent with the results obtained by bioinformatics analysis.RT-qPCR results showed that compared with healthy volunteers,WD patients had down-regulated mRNA levels of SERPINE1,GPX4,SLC27A5,and VEGF-A and up-regulated mRNA levels of SQSTM1 and MIF1(P<0.05). ConclusionThe expression levels of cuproptosis-related genes in WD patients are consistent with the results predicted by bioinformatics analysis.The characteristic preparation Gandou Fumu Decoction of Xin'an Medicine showed good binding abilities with the cuproptosis-related genes in WD.Cuproptosis may play a key role in the pathophysiological mechanism of WD,which can provide a new target for the diagnosis and treatment of WD.
9.Mechanism of baicalin in alleviating intestinal mucosal barrier injury via VDR/Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway in rats with intraperitoneal infection-induced sepsis
Haohao CAO ; Xiaoxia ZHANG ; Tao LIU ; Tao YANG ; Meixia XU
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(15):2248-2252
OBJECTIVE To investigate the mechanism of baicalin in alleviating the intestinal mucosal barrier injury in rats with intraperitoneal infection-induced sepsis through the vitamin D receptor(VDR)/nuclear factor E2-relat-ed factor 2(Nrf2)/haemoglobin oxygenase-1(HO-1)signalling pathway.METHODS Twenty-four SD rats were randomly divided into a sham-surgery group,a model group,an ulinastatin group and a baicalin group,with six rats in each group.Sepsis models were established via cecal ligation and puncture(CLP)in rats in each groups ex-cept for the sham surgery group.Six hours after modeling,the sham-surgery and the model groups received intra-peritoneal saline,while the ulinastatin and baicalin groups were administered ulinastatin at 20,000 U/kg and ba-icalin at 100 mg/kg,respectively,via intraperitoneal injection once daily for 5 consecutive days.The histopatho-logical changes in the ileum tissue of rats in each group were observed,and the levels of oxidative stress,inflam-matory factors,and the expression of related mRNA and proteins in the VDR/Nrf2/HO-1 signalling pathway were compared.RESULTS Compared with the sham-surgery group,the model group showed disordered villus ar-rangement,severe intestinal mucosal atrophy and inflammatory cell infiltration,with necrotic epithelial cell shed-ding.Additionally,in the model group,the total antioxidant capacity(T-AOC),superoxide dismutase(SOD),and glutathione peroxidase(GSH-PX)levels reduced,while the levels of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),inter-leukin(IL)-6,and IL-1βsignificantly increased,and the expression of VDR mRNA,Nrf2 mRNA,HO-1 mR-NA,and VDR,Nrf2,and HO-1 proteins were downregulated(P<0.05).Compared with the model group,the ulinastatin group and the baicalin group showed that villus arrangement,intestinal mucosal atrophy and inflamma-tory cell infiltration got improved,the levels of T-AOC,SOD,and GSH-PX elevated,the levels of TNF-α,IL-6,and IL-1βdecreased,and expressions of VDR mRNA,Nrf2 mRNA,HO-1 mRNA,and VDR,Nrf2,and HO-1 proteins were upregulated.Moreover,all indicators in the baicalin group were superior to those in the ulinastatin group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Baicalin can inhibit the expression of inflammatory factors and regulate the bal-ance of oxidative stress in vivo by up-regulating the VDR/Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway,thereby alleviate the in-testinal mucosal barrier dysfunction caused by intraperitoneal infection-induced sepsis.
10.Research on the effect of home-based pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with moderate chronic obstruc-tive pulmonary disease
Bin ZHANG ; Yi LI ; Meixia LIU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 2025;40(2):217-222
Objective:To explore the effect of supervised home-based pulmonary rehabilitation by wearable devices on moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD).Method:A total of 70 patients with moderate COPD in the stable stage who visited the Respiratory Rehabilita-tion Center of Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital of Capital Medical University from January 2020 to October 2021 were randomly divided into a control group and a study group,with 35 cases in each group.The inter-vention lasted for 10 weeks.Cardiopulmonary exercise tests(FEV1,FEV1/FVC%,FEV1%pred,VO2max,VO2AT,maximum power),COPD Assessment Test(CAT),St.George's Respiratory Questionnaire(SGRQ)and modified Medical Research Council dyspnea scale(mMRC)were compared between the two groups before and after rehabilitation.After the study was completed,the compliance of the two groups was compared.Result:A total of 15 subjects dropped out of 70 cases,and finally 27 cases were included in the control group and 28 cases in the study group.There was no significant improvement in FEV1,FEV1/FVC%,and FEV1%pred after rehabilitation in the two groups(P>0.05).After rehabilitation,VO2max,VO2AT,maximum power,SGRQ,CAT and mMRC[(14.2±2.2vs.18.4±1.6)and(13.9±2.4vs.17.7±1.9),(10.6±1.3vs.11.9±1.6)and(10.3±1.3vs.11.9±1.4),(69.9±7.5vs.88.3±8.4)and(68.6±9.0vs.86.4±9.7),(45.4±9.9vs.35.4±7.5)and(45.3±12.1vs.36.3±8.4),(19.2±3.4vs.12.8±3.5)and(19.5±3.7vs.13.3±3.7),(2.5±0.9vs.1.5±0.6)and(2.6±1.0vs.1.8±0.7)]were significantly improved(P<0.01),but there were no significant differences between the groups(P>0.05).The stop training rate of the control group was significantly higher than that of the study group(37%vs.11%,P<0.05).However,there was no significant difference between the two groups in the proportion of peo-ple who did not reach the target time and target intensity[(15%vs.21%)and(15%vs.29%)](P>0.05).Conclusion:There is no significant difference between home-based pulmonary rehabilitation and traditional out-patient pulmonary rehabilitation in improving exercise capacity,symptoms and quality of life,but the compli-ance is better.

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