1.Extracellular Ubiquitin Enhances Autophagy and Inhibits Mitochondrial Apoptosis Pathway to Protect Neurons Against Spinal Cord Ischemic Injury via CXCR4
Hao FENG ; Dehui CHEN ; Huina CHEN ; Dingwei WU ; Dandan WANG ; Zhengxi YU ; Linquan ZHOU ; Zhenyu WANG ; Wenge LIU
Neurospine 2025;22(1):157-172
Objective:
Neuronal apoptosis is considered to be a critical process in spinal cord injury (SCI). Despite growing evidence of the antiapoptotic, anti-inflammatory, and modulation of ischemic injury tolerance effects of extracellular ubiquitin (eUb), existing studies have paid less attention to the impact of eUb in neurological injury disorders, particularly in SCI. This study aimed to investigate whether eUb can play a protective role in neurons, both in vitro and in vivo, and explores the underlying mechanisms.
Methods:
By utilizing an oxygen glucose deprivation cellular model and a SCI rat model, we firstly investigated the therapeutic effects of eUb on SCI and further explored its effects on neuronal autophagy and mitochondria-dependent apoptosis-related indicators, as well as the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt)/mechanical target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway.
Results:
In the SCI models both in vivo and in vitro, early intervention with eUb enhanced neuronal autophagy and inhibited mitochondrial apoptotic pathways, significantly mitigating SCI. Further studies had shown that this protective effect of eUb was mediated through its receptor, CXC chemokine receptor type 4 (CXCR4). Additionally, eUb-enhanced autophagy and antiapoptotic effects were possibly associated with inhibiting the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway.
Conclusion
In summary, the study demonstrates that early eUb intervention can enhance autophagy and inhibit mitochondrial apoptotic pathways via CXCR4, protecting neurons and promoting SCI repair.
2.Extracellular Ubiquitin Enhances Autophagy and Inhibits Mitochondrial Apoptosis Pathway to Protect Neurons Against Spinal Cord Ischemic Injury via CXCR4
Hao FENG ; Dehui CHEN ; Huina CHEN ; Dingwei WU ; Dandan WANG ; Zhengxi YU ; Linquan ZHOU ; Zhenyu WANG ; Wenge LIU
Neurospine 2025;22(1):157-172
Objective:
Neuronal apoptosis is considered to be a critical process in spinal cord injury (SCI). Despite growing evidence of the antiapoptotic, anti-inflammatory, and modulation of ischemic injury tolerance effects of extracellular ubiquitin (eUb), existing studies have paid less attention to the impact of eUb in neurological injury disorders, particularly in SCI. This study aimed to investigate whether eUb can play a protective role in neurons, both in vitro and in vivo, and explores the underlying mechanisms.
Methods:
By utilizing an oxygen glucose deprivation cellular model and a SCI rat model, we firstly investigated the therapeutic effects of eUb on SCI and further explored its effects on neuronal autophagy and mitochondria-dependent apoptosis-related indicators, as well as the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt)/mechanical target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway.
Results:
In the SCI models both in vivo and in vitro, early intervention with eUb enhanced neuronal autophagy and inhibited mitochondrial apoptotic pathways, significantly mitigating SCI. Further studies had shown that this protective effect of eUb was mediated through its receptor, CXC chemokine receptor type 4 (CXCR4). Additionally, eUb-enhanced autophagy and antiapoptotic effects were possibly associated with inhibiting the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway.
Conclusion
In summary, the study demonstrates that early eUb intervention can enhance autophagy and inhibit mitochondrial apoptotic pathways via CXCR4, protecting neurons and promoting SCI repair.
3.Extracellular Ubiquitin Enhances Autophagy and Inhibits Mitochondrial Apoptosis Pathway to Protect Neurons Against Spinal Cord Ischemic Injury via CXCR4
Hao FENG ; Dehui CHEN ; Huina CHEN ; Dingwei WU ; Dandan WANG ; Zhengxi YU ; Linquan ZHOU ; Zhenyu WANG ; Wenge LIU
Neurospine 2025;22(1):157-172
Objective:
Neuronal apoptosis is considered to be a critical process in spinal cord injury (SCI). Despite growing evidence of the antiapoptotic, anti-inflammatory, and modulation of ischemic injury tolerance effects of extracellular ubiquitin (eUb), existing studies have paid less attention to the impact of eUb in neurological injury disorders, particularly in SCI. This study aimed to investigate whether eUb can play a protective role in neurons, both in vitro and in vivo, and explores the underlying mechanisms.
Methods:
By utilizing an oxygen glucose deprivation cellular model and a SCI rat model, we firstly investigated the therapeutic effects of eUb on SCI and further explored its effects on neuronal autophagy and mitochondria-dependent apoptosis-related indicators, as well as the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt)/mechanical target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway.
Results:
In the SCI models both in vivo and in vitro, early intervention with eUb enhanced neuronal autophagy and inhibited mitochondrial apoptotic pathways, significantly mitigating SCI. Further studies had shown that this protective effect of eUb was mediated through its receptor, CXC chemokine receptor type 4 (CXCR4). Additionally, eUb-enhanced autophagy and antiapoptotic effects were possibly associated with inhibiting the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway.
Conclusion
In summary, the study demonstrates that early eUb intervention can enhance autophagy and inhibit mitochondrial apoptotic pathways via CXCR4, protecting neurons and promoting SCI repair.
4.Extracellular Ubiquitin Enhances Autophagy and Inhibits Mitochondrial Apoptosis Pathway to Protect Neurons Against Spinal Cord Ischemic Injury via CXCR4
Hao FENG ; Dehui CHEN ; Huina CHEN ; Dingwei WU ; Dandan WANG ; Zhengxi YU ; Linquan ZHOU ; Zhenyu WANG ; Wenge LIU
Neurospine 2025;22(1):157-172
Objective:
Neuronal apoptosis is considered to be a critical process in spinal cord injury (SCI). Despite growing evidence of the antiapoptotic, anti-inflammatory, and modulation of ischemic injury tolerance effects of extracellular ubiquitin (eUb), existing studies have paid less attention to the impact of eUb in neurological injury disorders, particularly in SCI. This study aimed to investigate whether eUb can play a protective role in neurons, both in vitro and in vivo, and explores the underlying mechanisms.
Methods:
By utilizing an oxygen glucose deprivation cellular model and a SCI rat model, we firstly investigated the therapeutic effects of eUb on SCI and further explored its effects on neuronal autophagy and mitochondria-dependent apoptosis-related indicators, as well as the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt)/mechanical target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway.
Results:
In the SCI models both in vivo and in vitro, early intervention with eUb enhanced neuronal autophagy and inhibited mitochondrial apoptotic pathways, significantly mitigating SCI. Further studies had shown that this protective effect of eUb was mediated through its receptor, CXC chemokine receptor type 4 (CXCR4). Additionally, eUb-enhanced autophagy and antiapoptotic effects were possibly associated with inhibiting the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway.
Conclusion
In summary, the study demonstrates that early eUb intervention can enhance autophagy and inhibit mitochondrial apoptotic pathways via CXCR4, protecting neurons and promoting SCI repair.
5.Extracellular Ubiquitin Enhances Autophagy and Inhibits Mitochondrial Apoptosis Pathway to Protect Neurons Against Spinal Cord Ischemic Injury via CXCR4
Hao FENG ; Dehui CHEN ; Huina CHEN ; Dingwei WU ; Dandan WANG ; Zhengxi YU ; Linquan ZHOU ; Zhenyu WANG ; Wenge LIU
Neurospine 2025;22(1):157-172
Objective:
Neuronal apoptosis is considered to be a critical process in spinal cord injury (SCI). Despite growing evidence of the antiapoptotic, anti-inflammatory, and modulation of ischemic injury tolerance effects of extracellular ubiquitin (eUb), existing studies have paid less attention to the impact of eUb in neurological injury disorders, particularly in SCI. This study aimed to investigate whether eUb can play a protective role in neurons, both in vitro and in vivo, and explores the underlying mechanisms.
Methods:
By utilizing an oxygen glucose deprivation cellular model and a SCI rat model, we firstly investigated the therapeutic effects of eUb on SCI and further explored its effects on neuronal autophagy and mitochondria-dependent apoptosis-related indicators, as well as the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt)/mechanical target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway.
Results:
In the SCI models both in vivo and in vitro, early intervention with eUb enhanced neuronal autophagy and inhibited mitochondrial apoptotic pathways, significantly mitigating SCI. Further studies had shown that this protective effect of eUb was mediated through its receptor, CXC chemokine receptor type 4 (CXCR4). Additionally, eUb-enhanced autophagy and antiapoptotic effects were possibly associated with inhibiting the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway.
Conclusion
In summary, the study demonstrates that early eUb intervention can enhance autophagy and inhibit mitochondrial apoptotic pathways via CXCR4, protecting neurons and promoting SCI repair.
6.Retrospective analysis of adverse events associated with traditional Chinese medicine formula granules and decoction pieces in hospitalized patients using the global trigger tool
Yaxiong LI ; Fusang WANG ; Mei ZHANG ; Jiawei LIN ; Wenge CHEN ; Min HUANG ; Junyan WU
China Pharmacy 2025;36(5):606-611
OBJECTIVE To provide technical support for improving recognition rate of adverse drug events (ADEs) related to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula granules and decoction pieces among inpatient patients. METHODS By referencing the global trigger tool (GTT) whitepaper, literature on adverse reactions to TCM, and expert review opinions, ADE trigger items for TCM formula granules and decoction pieces used in the inpatients were established. GTT was applied to analyze ADEs in inpatients who had used TCM formula granules and decoction pieces in our hospital from August 2013 to August 2023, utilizing the Chinese Hospital Pharmacovigilance System. The effectiveness of GTT and the characteristics of these ADEs were analyzed. RESULTS A total of forty-eight triggers were established, including thirty-two laboratory test indexes, thirteen clinical symptoms, and three antidotes. Among the 1 682 patients included, GTT identified 652 potential ADEs, 284 true positive ADEs,with a trigger rate of 38.76% and a positive predictive value of 43.56%. After review by the auditor, 278 cases of ADEs were finally confirmed, with an incidence rate of 16.53%, significantly higher than the number of spontaneously reported ADEs during the same period (0). The 278 cases of ADEs were mostly grade 1 (223 cases), mainly involving hepatobiliary system, gastrointestinal system, blood- lymphatic system, etc;a total of 219 types of TCMs are involved,and the top five suspected TCMs used at a frequency higher than 1% were Poria cocos, Codonopsis pilosula, Atractylodes macrocephala, fried Glycyrrhiza uralensis, and Scutellaria baicalensis. CONCLUSIONS The established GTT can improve the recognition rate of ADEs for hospitalized patients using traditional Chinese medicine formula granules and decoction pieces.
7.Effect analysis of minimally invasive modified Bristow-Latarjet and Bankart prosthesis in the treatment of recurrent dislocation of shoulder joint
Gao HUANG ; Jun XU ; Wenge CHEN ; Zhengdong XIA
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2025;48(2):154-159
Objective:To analyze and compare the clinical efficacy of minimally invasive modified Bristow-Latarjet and Bankart prosthesis in the treatment of recurrent shoulder dislocation.Methods:A total of 58 patients with recurrent shoulder dislocation treated in the Hubei Minzu University Affiliated Minda Hospital from October 2019 to December 2022 were retrospectively selected, and 29 patients underwent minimally invasive modified Bristow-Latarjet (Latarjet group) and 29 patients underwent Bankart prosthesis (Bankart group). The basic conditions of surgery, postoperative shoulder joint activity, and postoperative Rowe Shoulder Function Score (Rowe score) of the two groups were compared. The shoulder function recovery of the patients was evaluated using the American Shoulder and Elbow Association Scoring (ASES) system and the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) shoulder joint scoring system, and the incidence of complications between the two groups were compared.Results:The operation time, incision length, intraoperative bleeding volume, recovery working time, and reset loss in the Latarjet group were shorter than those in the Bankart group: (45.56 ± 12.18) min vs. (70.35 ± 18.14) min, (4.04 ± 0.82) cm vs. (6.75 ± 0.95) cm, (61.54 ± 8.88) ml vs. (86.07 ± 7.53) ml, (13.31 ± 3.21) weeks vs.(16.24 ± 3.33) weeks, (0.97 ± 0.19) mm vs.(1.24 ± 0.35)mm, there were statistical differences ( P<0.01). The outreach and forward angles in the Latarjet group were higher than those in the Bankart group: (138.25 ± 10.36)° vs. (98.15 ± 9.64)°, (140.14 ± 10.43)° vs. (93.79 ± 8.84)°, there were statistical differences ( P<0.01). The total effective rate in the Latarjet group was higher than that in the Bankart group: 96.55%(28/29) vs. 75.86%(22/29), there was a statistical difference ( χ2 = 5.22, P = 0.022). The Rowe scores after operation in the Latarjet group were higher than that in the Bankart group: (82.52 ± 15.89) scores vs. (66.78 ± 15.34) scores, there was a statistical difference ( P<0.01). The scores of self-assessment and physician assessment of ASES system and UCLA shoulder scores after operation in the Latarjet group were higher than those in the Bankart group: (36.13 ± 8.45) scores vs. (30.17 ± 8.48) scores, (40.03 ± 9.54) scores vs. (34.25 ± 8.74) scores, (32.08 ± 2.44) scores vs. (27.49 ± 2.56) scores, there were statistical differences ( P<0.05). The complication rate in the Latarjet group was lower than that in the Bankart group: 6.90%(2/29) vs. 31.03%(9/29), there was a statistical difference ( χ2 = 5.50, P = 0.019). Conclusions:The minimally invasive modified Bristow-Latarjet in the treatment of recurrent dislocation of the shoulder joint is superior to Bankart prosthesis in terms of shoulder functional recovery and postoperative rehabilitation.
8.Progress of cetuximab in treatment of squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck
Dongzhu YAN ; Yixiong REN ; Wenge CHEN
Cancer Research and Clinic 2025;37(6):477-480
Cetuximab, a representative agent for targeted therapy of epidermal growth factor receptor, is widely used in the treatment of cancers including head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. However, due to the side effects associated with cetuximab and the comorbidities developed in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma during the treatment, there are certain difficulties in its clinical application. This article summarizes the relevant mechanisms and research progress of cetuximab in the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck, providing insights and clinical basis for the formulation of treatment plans.
9.Transcriptomics-Based Investigation of the Effects of Job's Tears Oral Solution on Lung Cancer Mice
Lang LANG ; Wenge LI ; Yao CAI ; Siyu YIN ; Xu YAN ; Qi CHEN ; Zhanlan SONG ; Xingang JIANG
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(9):2712-2727
Objective To investigate the anti-tumor effect of Job's tears oral solution on lung cancer mice.Methods Observe the histopathological morphology of the tumor;Flow cytometry detected the changes in the levels of CD4+T and CD8+T in splenic lymphocytes;Elisa detected the contents of immunoglobulins IgA,IgG,IL-2 and IFN-γ;Blood routine was detected;the kit determined the levels of liver and kidney glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px),superoxide dismutase(SOD)and malondialdehyde(MDA)content;Serum alanine aminotransferase(ALT),alkaline phosphatase(ALB),azelaic transaminase(AST),urea nitrogen(BUN),and blood creatinine(CRE)were measured in each group of mice.The transcriptome was found differential genes and pathway enrichment was performed.Western blot was used to detect the expression of proteins related to IL-17 signaling pathway(STAT3,NF-κB,VEGF)and TNF signaling pathway(PI3K/AKT,MAPK,JNK).Results Tumor histopathological and morphological changes were obvious in each administration group,and the heterogeneity was gradually reduced.Compared with the cisplatin group,the levels of CD4+T,CD8+T,CD4+T/CD8+T,IL-2,IFN-γ,and IgG in the Job's tears group were significantly increased(P<0.01).The blood routine results:compared with the model group,WBC,RBC,HGB,PLT,Lym%and GR%in the Job's tears group decreased significantly(P<0.01);Compared with the cisplatin group,WBC,RBC,PLT,HGB and Lym%in the Job's tears group increased significantly(P<0.01).The antioxidant indexes of liver and kidney showed that the levels of GSH and SOD in the liver and kidney tissues of the Job's tears group increased significantly(P<0.01),and the level of MDA decreased significantly(P<0.01).Effects on liver and kidney function indexes in mice AST,ALT,BUN and CRE decreased significantly in the Job's tears group(P<0.01),and ALB level increased significantly in the Job's tears group(P<0.01).Transcriptome results,Job's tears high-dose group mainly exerted anti-tumor effects by affecting TNF signaling pathway and IL-17 signaling pathway.Western blot results,in the IL-17 signaling pathway,S-TAT3 and VEGF decreased in the cisplatin group and the Job's tears group compared with the model group(P<0.01),and NF-κB decreased in the Job's tears high-dose group(P<0.01);Compared with the cisplatin group,STAT3 and NF-κB were decreased in the Job's tears group(P<0.01);VEGF was decreased in the Job's tears low-dose group(P<0.01);In the TNF signaling pathway,PI3K and MAPK were decreased in the cisplatin group and Job's tears group(P<0.01);AKT and P-AKT were decreased in the Job's tears group(P<0.01).Compared with the cisplatin group,the Job's tears group AKT,PI3K,and MAPK decreased(P<0.01);P-AKT decreased in the high dose group of Job's tears(P<0.01).Conclusion High-dose Job's tears oral solution inhibits tumor proliferation,attenuates inflammatory response,enhances immunity,improves blood routine and reduces liver and kidney injury in lung cancer mice mainly by inhibiting IL-17 and TNF signaling pathway.
10.Associated factors of post-discharge depressive symptom severity in patients with bipolar disorder
Wenge CHU ; Xuanlian SHENG ; Tingting ZHANG ; Laitian ZHAO ; Zhaorui LIU ; Yan CHEN ; Junjie HUANG ; Fengling HU ; Shuai WANG ; Xiaohong XU ; Yueqin HUANG
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2025;39(5):392-397
Objective:To explore associated factors of post-discharge depressive symptom severity in patients with bipolar disorder.Methods:A longitudinal follow-up was conducted to investigate the demographic,behavioral,and clinical characteristics,and social function among discharged patients with bipolar disorder who met the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.Clinical characteristics were assessed with the Hamilton Depression Scale(HAMD)and Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale(BPRS).Single factor and multivariate regression were carried out to explore the associat-ed factors of depressive symptom severity in patients with bipolar disorder.Results:A total of 298 discharged pa-tients with bipolar disorder were face-to-face interviewed to complete the follow-up survey.At follow-up time,psy-chotic symptoms(standardized(β)=0.18),housework((β)=0.23),social interaction((β)=0.17)and BPRS total score((β)=0.46)were positively associated with HAMD total score.Productive labor and work((β)=-0.27)and person-al life management((β)=-0.15)were negatively associated with HAMD total scores.Conclusion:Post-discharge depressive symptom severity in bipolar disorder patients is influenced by multiple factors.Effective management of psychotic symptoms,combined with enhanced community-based social rehabilitation and functional recovery,may help reduce the persistence or worsening of depressive symptoms and improve prognosis.

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