1.Effect of miR-196b-5p in adipose-derived stem cell exosomes on burn wound healing in rats
Na ZUO ; Qi TANG ; Meng YU ; Kai TAO
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2026;30(1):43-49
BACKGROUND:Currently,miR-196b-5p has been found to play a role in cell proliferation,migration and inhibition of scar hyperplasia,but there is a lack of relevant studies on whether it plays a role in the process of wound healing.OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of miR-196b-5p in adipose stem cell-derived exosomes on burn wound healing.METHODS:The models of deep second degree skin burn in SD rats were established and randomly divided into four groups:blank control group,exosome group,agomiR-196b-5p group,and exosome+antagomiR-196b-5p group,with 10 rats in each group.PBS,adipose-derived stem cell-derived exosomes,miR-196b-5p agonist,and miR-196b-5p inhibitor were injected around the wound according to different groups.Wound healing was observed immediately after injury and on days 7,14,and 21 after injury.On day 7 after surgery,hematoxylin-eosin staining was used to observe the expression of inflammation in the wound surface.On day 14 after suregery,Masson staining was used to observe the expression of collagen and immunohistochemical staining was used to observe the expression of CD31 in the wound surface.On day 7 after surgery,western blot assay was performed to detect the expression of α-smooth muscle actin and type Ⅰ collagen in the wound surface.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The wound healing was faster in the agomiR-196b-5p group,while it was slower in the blank control group and the exosome+antagomiR-196b-5p group.(2)Compared with the blank control group and the exosome+antagomiR-196b-5p group,the wound infiltration of inflammatory cells was less in the exosome group and the agomiR-196b-5p group,and the expression of CD31 was significantly increased(P<0.01).(3)Compared with the blank control group and the exosome+antagomiR-196b-5p group,the expression levels of α-smooth muscle actin and type Ⅰ collagen were increased in the exosome group and the agomiR-196b-5p group(P<0.05).These findings indicate that miR-196b-5p in adipose stem cell-derived exosomes can promote burn wound healing in rats.
2.Effect of miR-196b-5p in adipose-derived stem cell exosomes on burn wound healing in rats
Na ZUO ; Qi TANG ; Meng YU ; Kai TAO
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2026;30(1):43-49
BACKGROUND:Currently,miR-196b-5p has been found to play a role in cell proliferation,migration and inhibition of scar hyperplasia,but there is a lack of relevant studies on whether it plays a role in the process of wound healing.OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of miR-196b-5p in adipose stem cell-derived exosomes on burn wound healing.METHODS:The models of deep second degree skin burn in SD rats were established and randomly divided into four groups:blank control group,exosome group,agomiR-196b-5p group,and exosome+antagomiR-196b-5p group,with 10 rats in each group.PBS,adipose-derived stem cell-derived exosomes,miR-196b-5p agonist,and miR-196b-5p inhibitor were injected around the wound according to different groups.Wound healing was observed immediately after injury and on days 7,14,and 21 after injury.On day 7 after surgery,hematoxylin-eosin staining was used to observe the expression of inflammation in the wound surface.On day 14 after suregery,Masson staining was used to observe the expression of collagen and immunohistochemical staining was used to observe the expression of CD31 in the wound surface.On day 7 after surgery,western blot assay was performed to detect the expression of α-smooth muscle actin and type Ⅰ collagen in the wound surface.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The wound healing was faster in the agomiR-196b-5p group,while it was slower in the blank control group and the exosome+antagomiR-196b-5p group.(2)Compared with the blank control group and the exosome+antagomiR-196b-5p group,the wound infiltration of inflammatory cells was less in the exosome group and the agomiR-196b-5p group,and the expression of CD31 was significantly increased(P<0.01).(3)Compared with the blank control group and the exosome+antagomiR-196b-5p group,the expression levels of α-smooth muscle actin and type Ⅰ collagen were increased in the exosome group and the agomiR-196b-5p group(P<0.05).These findings indicate that miR-196b-5p in adipose stem cell-derived exosomes can promote burn wound healing in rats.
3.Effect of Shaoyao Gancaotang on Proliferation and Differentiation of Neural Stem Cells in Rats with Limb Spasticity of Cerebral Apoplexy
Runbo WU ; Chunxue MENG ; Fei WANG ; Qianxi NA ; Bin GUO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(9):11-20
ObjectiveThis paper aims to analyze the damage degree of muscle tone in rats with spasticity of cerebral apoplexy (SCA) and the expression of Nestin and β-catenin in the M1 region of the cerebral cortex, thereby investigating the action mechanism of different doses of Shaoyao Gancaotang on rats with SCA. MethodsThe rats were randomly divided into a blank group, a model group, a positive control group (baclofen, 5.25 mg·kg-1), and low, medium, and high-dose groups of Shaoyao Gancaotang (2.1, 4.2, 8.4 g·kg-1), with nine rats in each group. A rat model with SCA was established by using a modified phrenic nerve block combined with intraventricular injection of anhydrous ethanol. Following behavioral scoring to confirm model validity, drug interventions were conducted. Neurological deficits and muscle tone were evaluated by behavioral assessments. The open field test was used to measure locomotor distance. Transmission electron microscopy was employed to examine the synaptic structures. Skeletal muscle adenosine triphosphate (ATP)ase staining was used to analyze myofibrillar changes. Hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining was used to observe the histomorphological changes. Immunohistochemistry, Real-time polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR), and Western blot were employed to detect mRNA levels and protein expressions of Nestin and β-catenin in the M1 region of the cerebral cortex. ResultsCompared with the blank group, rats in the model group exhibited significantly increased neurological deficit scores (P<0.01), markedly elevated muscle tone scores (P<0.01), substantially reduced locomotor distance (P<0.01), prominent structural swelling and blurring, severe destruction of cerebral cortical cells, a significant increase in the proportion of skeletal muscle ATPase type Ⅰ fibers (P<0.01), a significant decrease in mRNA levels and protein expression of Nestin (P<0.01), and a significant increase in mRNA levels and protein expression of β-catenin (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the Shaoyao Gancaotang group exhibited reduced neurological deficit scores and muscle tone scores in rats with SCA (P<0.01) and increased locomotor distance (P<0.01). Transmission electron microscopy revealed clearer and more intact synaptic structures in the rats from the Shaoyao Gancaotang group, with increased vesicle numbers and improved morphology. HE staining revealed intact neuronal cell structures with regular arrangement and reduced vacuolated cells in the rats from Shaoyao Gancaotang. ATPase staining result indicated a decreased proportion of type Ⅰ muscle fibers in the rats from the Shaoyao Gancaotang group (P<0.01). Real-time PCR results demonstrated increased mRNA expressions of Nestin and β-catenin in the rats from the Shaoyao Gancaotang group (P<0.01). Immunohistochemistry and western blot analyses indicated elevated protein expressions of Nestin and β-catenin in rats with SCA from the Shaoyao Gancaotang group (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionShaoyao Gancaotang may improve neurological function impairment and limb spasticity in model rats with SCA by regulating the proliferation and differentiation of neural stem cells in the cerebral cortex M1 region.
4.3D Bioprinted Tumor Models: Recent Advances and Clinical Prospects in Precision Lung Cancer Therapy
Yanfu MENG ; Na TA ; Tao HAN
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2026;17(3):706-715
Lung cancer remains the most prevalent malignancy worldwide, with the highest incidence and mortality rates. Its complex tumor microenvironment (TME) poses major challenges for conventional two-dimensional (2D) culture systems and animal models, which fail to accurately reproduce
5.Effect of natural drying method on umbilical care of neonates
Yue CHAI ; Jiaqi LI ; Chunmei YIN ; Jun LUAN ; Meng FANG ; Na DOU
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(10):1520-1523
OBJECTIVE To compare the effect on umbilical care of the neonates between the natural dying method and the traditional ethanol disinfection method so as to provide a better method of umbilical nursing for the neo-nates.METHODS A total of 212 healthy neonates who were given birth in the First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital from Aug.2024 to Nov.2024 were recruited as the research subjects and were randomly divided into the natural drying method with 103 cases and the traditional ethanol disinfection method with 109 cases ac-cording to the method of umbilical care.The time of umbilical cord separation,rate of umbilical bleeding and inci-dence of umbilical secretions were observed and compared between the two groups of neonates.RESULTS There were 16 neonates with the healing time of umbilical cord separation no more than 7 days under the treatment of natural drying method,with 5 cases more than the neonates under the treatment of traditional ethanol disinfection method.The average healing time of umbilical cord separation was 11.69 days under the natural drying method,1.43 days shorter than 13.12 days under the traditional ethanol disinfection method,and there was significant difference(P<0.05).The rate of umbilical bleeding was 5.82%under the natural drying method,a reduction of 0.60%as compared with 6.42%under the traditional ethanol disinfection method;the incidence of umbilical se-cretions was 0.97%under the national drying method,a reduction of 1.78%as compared with 2.75%under the traditional ethanol disinfection method,but there were no significant differences.CONCLUSIONS As compared with the traditional ethanol disinfection method,the natural drying method can shorten the time of umbilical cord separation,reduce the risk of umbilical infection,and reduce the stress from the neonatal nursing.It is worthy to be promoted.
6.Regulation of white adipose tissue in mice by immunization with recombinant Bacillus Calmette-Gue?rin with c-di-AMP adjuvant
Meng-juan DONG ; Yu-xiao CHANG ; Huan-huan NING ; Yan-zhi LU ; Jian KANG ; Ming-ze XU ; Ting DAI ; Jia-ling LI ; Le-ran HAO ; Lin-na ZHANG ; Yin-lan BAI
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2025;41(4):370-375
This study assessed the role and mechanism of the recombinant Bacillus Calmette-Gue?rin vaccine(rBCG)with c-di-AMP adjuvant in regulating metabolism and immunity in epididymal white adipose(eWAT)in mice.Male C57BL/6 mice were intravenously immunized with BCG and rBCG,and their body weights were monitored.eWAT was isolated from the mice,and the stromal vascular fractions(SVFs)cell number was counted with a hemocytometer.Sections of mouse adipose tissue were prepared,and the size,number,and morphology of eWAT adipocytes and crown-like structure(CLS)formation were compared under a microscope after HE staining.The transcription levels of lipid metabolism-associated factors,cytokines and aging-associated genes in each group were determined with qRT-PCR.The body weights of mice gradually increased after immunization with BCG and rBCG.The proportions of eWAT increased,and the SVFs cell number decreased,in rBCG immunized mice.HE staining indicated that BCG immunization promoted hyperplasia,whereas rBCG immunization promoted hypertrophy of eWAT adipocytes;moreover,both BCG and rBCG immunization induced CLS formation in eWAT.The qRT-PCR results indicated that rBCG immunization inhibited the expression of genes associated with lipolysis and energy expenditure in eWAT.BCG immunization had little effect on cytokine transcription,whereas rBCG significantly induced the transcription of IFN-γ and IL-1Ra,and inhibited that of IL-15 and IL-2,but did not induce the expression of aging-associated genes.Thus,rBCG immunization induced eWAT adipocyte hypertrophy,which was associated with the inhibition of eWAT lipolysis and the regulation of cytokine expression.
7.The value of dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI radiomics in predicting androgen receptor expression in breast cancer
Na CHEN ; Haiyue TIAN ; Qinghong MENG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(9):1494-1497,1507
Objective To explore the value of dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI radiomics in predicting androgen receptor(AR)expression in breast cancer.Methods A total of 166 patients with pathological confirmed breast cancer and underwent dynamic con-trast-enhanced MRI were selected.All patients were randomly divided into training set(n=116)and test set(n=50)in a ratio of 7∶3.The 116 patients in the training set were divided into AR positive group(n=71)and AR negative group(n=45)according to the results of AR immunohistochemical.The clinical and radiomics prediction models were established by using the clinical data and radiomics characteristics of the patients,respectively.The combined prediction model was constructed by integrative both the Radiomics score(Radscore)and relevant clinical factors,and the prediction performance of the models was evaluated.Results The clinical model was 1.255+1.109×tumor diameter+0.801×lymph node metastasis+0.255×histological grade+0.215×TNM stage+0.226×estro-gen receptor(ER)+0.359×human epidermal growth factor receptor 2(HER-2)+0.311×Ki-67.The radiomics model was constructed based on the 5 potential predictors screened by least absolute shrinkage and selection operator(LASSO)model,Radscore=1.342+1.393×Orig_Shape_MAL+1.248×Wave_LHH_GLSZM_GLNU+0.888×Wave_HHH_GLDM_DE+0.714×Wave_HLL_FO_Minimum+1.138×Wave_HHH_FO_TE.The combined prediction model was 1.928+1.043×tumor diameter+1.012×lymph node metasta-sis+0.332×histological grade+0.309×TNM stage+1.059×ER+1.017×HER-2+0.893×Ki-67+1.259×Radscore.The receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves showed that all of the three models had good prediction performance in both the training set and the test set.DeLong test showed that the area under the curve(AUC)of the combine model was significantly higher than that of the clinical and radiomics models in the training set and test set(P<0.05).Calibration curve showed that the three models had good fitting effect in the training and test sets.The clinical deci-sion curve showed that the combine model had higher clinical practical value than the other two models both in the training set and test set.Conclusion The combined prediction model constructed by dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI radiomics and clinical characteristic can be used to predict AR expression and has high clinical application value.
8.Analysis of cerebral hemodynamics in uremic patients complicated with depressive symptoms using transcranial color-coded Doppler
Yuhang LI ; Meng ZHANG ; Qihui YANG ; Na ZHANG
Journal of Shenyang Medical College 2025;27(2):174-179,224
Objective:To analyze the cerebral hemodynamic characteristics of uremic patients complicated with depressive symptoms by transcranial color-coded Doppler(TCCD),and explore the correlation between cerebral hemodynamic indicators and uremia complicated with depressive symptoms.Methods:A total of 70 uremic patients received hemodialysis in our hospital from Dec 2022 to Dec 2023 were enrolled,in which 37 patients complicated with depressive symptoms were selected as the research group,and 40 patients without depressive symptoms were selected as the control group.Peak systolic velocity(PSV),end diastolic velocity(EDV),mean velocity(MV),and pulsatility index(PI)of bilateral middle cerebral artery(MCA)were compared.Binary logistic regression was used to analyze risk factors for uremia complicated with depressive symptoms,and receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were generated for key parameters.Results:There was no significant difference in PSV between the two groups(P>0.05),while EDV and MV of bilateral MCA in the research group were lower but PI was higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).Age was positively correlated with the depressive symptoms in uremic patients,while EDV,MV of bilateral MCA and left PSV were negatively correlated with depressive symptoms of uremic patients(P<0.05).The elevated level of HCO3-in blood increased the risk of uremia complicated with depressive symptoms(OR=1.245,95%CI:1.024-1.513).When the left EDV was 41.25 cm/s,the predicted occurrence rate of depressive symptoms in uremic patients was 74.6%,with a specificity of 62%and a sensitivity of 85%.Conclusions:EDV and MV of bilateral MCA in patients with uremia complicated with depressive symptoms were lower than those in patients with uremia without depressive symptoms.Age,EDV and MV of bilateral MCA and PSV of left MCA were associated with depressive symptoms.Left EDV<41.25 cm/s may serve as a hemodynamic marker for early clinical detection of depressive symptoms in uremia.TCCD can provide a reference for early clinical detection of uremic patients complicated with depressive symptoms.
9.Study on the influencing factors of selection and price decline in the centralized volume-based purchase of Proprietary Chinese Medicine:Taking Hubei Province as an example
Shu-han AN ; Jing XIANG ; Meng-na CAI ; Dan CUI
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2025;18(3):74-80
Objective:Analyse the factors affecting whether the first two batches of centralized volume-based purchase of Proprietary Chinese Medicine were selected,the price difference and the rate of reduction,so as to provide a basis for improving the policy of centralized volume-based purchase of Proprietary Chinese Medicine.Methods:The first two batches of centralized volume-based purchase of Proprietary Chinese Medicine were selected for the study.Logistic regression was used to analyse the influencing factors of whether the selection was won or not.Multiple linear regression was used to analyse the influencing factors of price difference/reduction after being selected.Results:Proprietary Chinese Medicine with a high degree of acceptance by medical institutions and belonging to the category of essential medicines have a higher probability of being selected.The probability of selected products in the first batch of centralised purchase is greater for enterprises with a market share of more than 50%.In the first batch of centralized volume-based purchase of Proprietary Chinese Medicine,the price difference of injections and medicines belonging to the catalogue of essential medicines is greater.Price reductions were greater for those with low market share,low recognition by medical institutions,and a large number of enterprises in the A-competition unit and the same competition unit.In the second batch of centralised volume-based purchase of Proprietary Chinese Medicine,the price difference is greater for injections,and those with qualifications for the production of Chinese herbal medicines.the price reduction is greater in the B competitive unit.Conclusion:The centralized volume-based purchase of Proprietary Chinese Medicine has been both'quality-assured'and'price-reduced'.The centralized volume-based purchase of Proprietary Chinese Medicine has been gradually improved,and the tilt towards large enterprises has been reduced,so that the centralized volume-based purchase of Proprietary Chinese Medicine can achieve a'bottom price'.However,it is still necessary to start from the quality of identification,fair competition,and so on,and the centralized volume-based purchase of Proprietary Chinese Medicine fully linked to promote the centralized purchase of Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoction Pieces to a stable and far-reaching.
10.Literature Quality Evaluation of Randomized Controlled Trials on Acupuncture Treatment for Diminished Ovarian Reserve
Ningning MENG ; Na ZHANG ; Yiyang SUN ; Dongqing DU ; Yuxia MA
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(5):39-46
Objective To evaluate the methodological quality and literature report quality of randomized controlled trials(RCTs)on acupuncture treatment for diminished ovarian reserve published both domestically and internationally;To provide reference for future related clinical research.Methods RCTs on acupuncture treatment for diminished ovarian reserve were retrieved from Cochrane Library,PubMed,Embase,Web of Science,CBM,CNKI,Wanfang Data and VIP from the establishment of the databases to 16th,March 2024.Literature was screened according to the inclusion criteria,and basic research features were extracted from literature.Cochrane Collaborative Network randomized controlled trial bias risk assessment tool RoB2 was used for methodological quality evaluation,and CONSORT statement and STRICTA checklist were used for literature report quality evaluation.Results Totally 19 RCTs were included.The evaluation results of RoB2 showed that 18 RCTs(94.74%)had a certain risk of bias,and 1 RCT(5.26%)had a high risk of bias.In the evaluation of the CONSORT statement,there were a total of 24 items with a research report rate of less than 50%,accounting for 64.86%of all items,and 14 items with a report rate of less than 10%,accounting for 37.84%of all items;in the evaluation of the STRICTA list,there were a total of 3 items with a research report rate of less than 50%,accounting for 17.65%of all items,and 2 items with a report rate of less than 10%,accounting for 11.76%of all items.Conclusion Currently,the overall number of RCTs for acupuncture treatment of diminished ovarian reserve is relatively small,the methodological quality of the study is generally low,and the risk of bias is high.The literature reporting rate of the CONSORT statement items is low.Researchers should further strengthen clinical trial design and methodological training,improve the level of clinical research,and strictly follow the CONSORT statement and STRICTA checklist for standardized reporting.

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