1.Cell Autophagy of Digestive System Tumors Induced by Active Ingredients in Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Review
Wenjun LI ; Chengzhi WANG ; Zhenyao YANG ; Mingyang HE ; Gelei ZHAO ; Dongdong LI ; Peimin LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(3):314-320
As one of the most common malignant tumors, digestive system tumors exhibit an increase in the incidence and mortality year by year. Its pathogenesis is complex, making it difficult to carry out early prevention. Autophagy is a process in which cells use lysosomes to degrade their organelles and macromolecules to maintain cellular homeostasis under the regulation of autophagy-related genes. Cellular autophagy has a dual regulatory effect on the tumor microenvironment, which always affects the occurrence and development of digestive system tumors. Therefore, the effect and mechanism of action of cellular autophagy on digestive system tumors have become a hot topic in tumor therapy in recent years. Meanwhile, the remarkable research results of targeted autophagy drugs indicate that cellular autophagy may become an important target for anti-digestive system tumors. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been widely used in the comprehensive treatment of digestive system tumors with good efficacy. A variety of active ingredients in TCM, such as flavonoids, glycosides, terpenoids, quinones, and alkaloids, can increase the expression of autophagy-associated proteins microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3)Ⅱ/Ⅰ, autophagy-related gene (ATG)5, ATG7, inhibit the expression of autophagy-related protein p62 , and induce autophagy in digestive system tumor cells, thereby exerting the anti-digestive system tumor effect. By summarizing the research results in recent years on the modulation of cell autophagy by active ingredients in TCM to fight against digestive system tumors, this paper analyzed the relevant signaling pathways, regulatory factors, and functional characteristics of cell autophagy modulation, so as to elucidate the mechanism by which active ingredients of TCM induce autophagy and to provide ideas and references for clinical application.
2.Cell Autophagy of Digestive System Tumors Induced by Active Ingredients in Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Review
Wenjun LI ; Chengzhi WANG ; Zhenyao YANG ; Mingyang HE ; Gelei ZHAO ; Dongdong LI ; Peimin LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(3):314-320
As one of the most common malignant tumors, digestive system tumors exhibit an increase in the incidence and mortality year by year. Its pathogenesis is complex, making it difficult to carry out early prevention. Autophagy is a process in which cells use lysosomes to degrade their organelles and macromolecules to maintain cellular homeostasis under the regulation of autophagy-related genes. Cellular autophagy has a dual regulatory effect on the tumor microenvironment, which always affects the occurrence and development of digestive system tumors. Therefore, the effect and mechanism of action of cellular autophagy on digestive system tumors have become a hot topic in tumor therapy in recent years. Meanwhile, the remarkable research results of targeted autophagy drugs indicate that cellular autophagy may become an important target for anti-digestive system tumors. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been widely used in the comprehensive treatment of digestive system tumors with good efficacy. A variety of active ingredients in TCM, such as flavonoids, glycosides, terpenoids, quinones, and alkaloids, can increase the expression of autophagy-associated proteins microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3)Ⅱ/Ⅰ, autophagy-related gene (ATG)5, ATG7, inhibit the expression of autophagy-related protein p62 , and induce autophagy in digestive system tumor cells, thereby exerting the anti-digestive system tumor effect. By summarizing the research results in recent years on the modulation of cell autophagy by active ingredients in TCM to fight against digestive system tumors, this paper analyzed the relevant signaling pathways, regulatory factors, and functional characteristics of cell autophagy modulation, so as to elucidate the mechanism by which active ingredients of TCM induce autophagy and to provide ideas and references for clinical application.
3.Research progress of luteolin in ocular diseases
Sijie HE ; Bin GUO ; Wenjun JIANG
International Eye Science 2026;26(4):651-656
Natural flavonoids have attracted considerable attention owing to their favorable biosafety profiles and multiple pharmacological properties in recent years. Luteolin, a representative flavonoid compound, exhibits anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-angiogenic, and neuroprotective effects in multiple ocular disease models by modulating key signaling pathways, including NF-κB, PI3K/Akt, Nrf2/HO-1, and AGE-RAGE. Accumulating experimental evidence supports the potential application of luteolin in various ocular diseases, including corneal and ocular surface diseases, inflammatory eye diseases, glaucoma, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration. However, clinical evidence remains limited. This review systematically summarizes research progress on luteolin in ocular diseases over the past five years, analyzes its molecular mechanisms and therapeutic potential, and discusses future directions,so as toprovide a theoretical basis for clinical translation.
4.Risk factors and clinical outcome of meconium-stained amniotic fluid in preterm infants
Yonghong HE ; Wei ZHANG ; Dawei QIN ; Wenjun TIAN ; Ling CHEN ; Mi YAN ; Xiu GU ; Hejian FU ; Changjun TIAN
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(12):57-60
Objective To analyze the risk factors for meconium-stained amniotic fluid(MSAF)in preterm infants and the clinical outcome and prognosis of preterm infants.Methods Preterm infants with gestational age<37 weeks delivered in Zhangjiajie People's Hospital from January 2022 to December 2023 were used as the study subjects,31 cases with MSAF were in MSAF group,and 31 cases of preterm infants hospitalized during the same period without MSAF were randomly paired in the ratio of 1∶1 to select with gestational age-body mass matching as non-MSAF group.Retrospective collection and analysis of pregnancy and perinatal conditions of mothers of preterm infants in two groups,comparing the differences of related factors between two groups of children;Logistic regression analysis of risk factors related to MSAF in preterm infants;comparing the complications and clinical outcomes of preterm infants in two groups.Results A total of 387 preterm infants with gestational age<37 weeks were collected during the study period,including 31 preterm infants with comorbid MSAF,and the prevalence of MSAF in preterm infants was 8.0%.MSAF group had a higher incidence of advanced maternal age,premature rupture of membranes>18 hours,antepartum fever,and cholestasis during pregnancy than non-MSAF group.Logistic regression analysis suggested that combined cholestasis during pregnancy and white blood cell count ≥ 30× 109/L within 6 hours after birth increased the incidence of MSAF in preterm infants.There was no statistically significant difference in the results of postnatal umbilical artery blood gas analysis between two groups of preterm infants.The proportion of leukocyte count ≥30×109/L,ultrasensitive C-reactive protein>0.8 mg/L,and interleukin 6>6 pg/L in MSAF group was higher than that of non-MSAF group in the 6 hours after birth.MSAF group had a higher incidence of intrauterine infectious pneumonia,feeding intolerance,and necrotizing small bowel colitis in neonates than non-MSAF group.Conclusion Advanced maternal age,intrauterine infections,and combined intrahepatic cholestasis during pregnancy may be the major risk factors for MSAF in preterm infants.MSAF preterm infants have a higher prevalence of intrauterine infectious pneumonitis,feeding intolerance,and necrotizing small bowel colitis in newborns,as well as longer hospital stays.
5.Sealed percutaneous lung biopsy tract with different sealants:Comparison on complication incidence
Xianrui SONG ; Junfeng HE ; Yang LIU ; Rui XIONG ; Baosheng SHI ; Jun WANG ; Wenjun ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2025;22(4):243-246
Objective To observe the complication incidences after percutaneous lung biopsy and sealed the tract with different sealants.Methods A total of 129 patients with solitary pulmonary nodule who underwent CT-guided percutaneous lung biopsy were retrospectively included and divided into group A(n=37),B(n=47)and C(n=45).The biopsy tract was sealed with sealant A(1 g gelatin sponge particles mixed with 10 ml 50%glucose solution)in group A,with sealant B(1 g gelatin sponge particles mixed with 10 ml normal saline)in group B,while with sealant C(1 g gelatin sponge particles mixed with the coagulant enzyme from Bothrops atrox venom and 10 ml normal saline)in group C.The incidence rate of complications such as pneumothorax and hemoptysis were comparatively observed among groups.Binary logistic regression was performed to screen the independent influencing factors associated with complications of percutaneous lung biopsy.Results No significant difference of gender,age,proportion of smoking history nor emphysema,diameter of pulmonary nodules,depth of puncture into lung parenchyma nor times of puncture was found among groups(all P>0.05).Complications occurred in 43 cases(43/129,33.33%),i.e.27 cases in group B(27/47,57.45%),11 cases in group A(11/37,29.73%)and 5 cases in group C(5/45,11.11%),and the complication rates decreased order of group B,A and C(all P<0.05).Compared with sealant A,sealant B was associated with increased risk(OR[95%CI]=3.190[1.183,8.598],P=0.022),whereas sealant C was associated with reduced risk(OR[95%CI]=0.266[0.079,0.889],P=0.031)of complications.Conclusion After percutaneous lung biopsy,the complication incidences decreased sequentially when the needle tract was sealed with saline B,A and C.
6.Effect of dexmedetomidine on the median effective concentration of ropivacaine during sciatic nerve block combined with femoral nerve block in patients undergoing lower extremity surgery
Zuquan CHEN ; Xiaoping GU ; Wenjun ZOU ; Fuqiang HE
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2025;34(4):380-390
Objective To investigate the effect of dexmedetomidine on the median effect concentration(EC50)of ropivacaine during sciatic nerve block combined with femoral nerve block in patients undergoing lower extremity surgery.Methods Patients with sciatic nerve block combined with femoral nerve block anesthesia who underwent lower extremity surgery from November 2021 to November 2023 were selected as the study objects.They were randomly divided into control group(0.9%saline),group D1(0.50 μg·kg-1 dexmedetomidine),group D2(0.75 μg·kg-1 dexmedetomidine)and group D3(1.00 μg·kg-1 dexmedetomidine).The stress response,serum pain mediators,vital signs and visual analogue scale(VAS)of patients at different time points during operation were analyzed by repeated measures ANOVA.ropivacaine EC50 was measured by sequential method,and the relationship between dexmedetomidine dose and ropivacaine EC50 was analyzed by Logistic regression.Results A total of 208 patients were include and each group was 52 patients.Compared with the same group before surgery,the stress response level of the 4 groups after surgery and 1 h after surgery was significantly decreased,and the serum pain mediators level was significantly increased(P<0.05).Compared with the control group,the stress response and serum pain mediators levels in groups D1,D2 and D3 were more normal after surgery and 1 h after surgery,among them,group D3 was most close to the normal value(P<0.05).There were no significant differences in blood oxygen saturation and bifrequency index of EEG among the four groups at each time point(P>0.05).At T1 and T2,the heart rate(HR)of the control group was significantly higher than that of the group D2 and D3(P<0.05).At T1,the control group had a significantly higher mean arterial pressure(MAP)than the other three groups,at T2,the control group had a significantly higher MAP than the group D2 and D3,and at T3,the control group had a significantly higher MAP than the group D3(P<0.05).VAS scores in 4 groups were significantly lower after surgery and 1 h after surgery than before surgery(P<0.05).The VAS score in group D3 was significantly lower than that in group D1 and D2(P<0.05).Repeated measurement ANOVA showed that the effects of time on stress response and serum pain mediators were different with different anesthesia methods.The influence of time on HR,MAP and VAS scores varied with different anesthesia methods.Sequential assay results showed that the EC50 of ropivacaine in control group,group D1,group D2 and group D3 was 5.985,5.631,5.329 and 5.125 μg·mL-1,respectively.Logistic results showed that the dose of dexmedetomide was a protective factor for ropivacaine EC50 in sciatic nerve block combined with femoral nerve block in limb surgery patients(P<0.05).Conclusion The ropivacaine EC50 can be significantly reduced by 1.00 μg·kg-1 dexmedetomidine.This is a protective factor for sciatic nerve block combined with femoral nerve block in patients undergoing lower limb surgery,and it can be applied clinically.
7.Sealed percutaneous lung biopsy tract with different sealants:Comparison on complication incidence
Xianrui SONG ; Junfeng HE ; Yang LIU ; Rui XIONG ; Baosheng SHI ; Jun WANG ; Wenjun ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2025;22(4):243-246
Objective To observe the complication incidences after percutaneous lung biopsy and sealed the tract with different sealants.Methods A total of 129 patients with solitary pulmonary nodule who underwent CT-guided percutaneous lung biopsy were retrospectively included and divided into group A(n=37),B(n=47)and C(n=45).The biopsy tract was sealed with sealant A(1 g gelatin sponge particles mixed with 10 ml 50%glucose solution)in group A,with sealant B(1 g gelatin sponge particles mixed with 10 ml normal saline)in group B,while with sealant C(1 g gelatin sponge particles mixed with the coagulant enzyme from Bothrops atrox venom and 10 ml normal saline)in group C.The incidence rate of complications such as pneumothorax and hemoptysis were comparatively observed among groups.Binary logistic regression was performed to screen the independent influencing factors associated with complications of percutaneous lung biopsy.Results No significant difference of gender,age,proportion of smoking history nor emphysema,diameter of pulmonary nodules,depth of puncture into lung parenchyma nor times of puncture was found among groups(all P>0.05).Complications occurred in 43 cases(43/129,33.33%),i.e.27 cases in group B(27/47,57.45%),11 cases in group A(11/37,29.73%)and 5 cases in group C(5/45,11.11%),and the complication rates decreased order of group B,A and C(all P<0.05).Compared with sealant A,sealant B was associated with increased risk(OR[95%CI]=3.190[1.183,8.598],P=0.022),whereas sealant C was associated with reduced risk(OR[95%CI]=0.266[0.079,0.889],P=0.031)of complications.Conclusion After percutaneous lung biopsy,the complication incidences decreased sequentially when the needle tract was sealed with saline B,A and C.
8.Mechanism of the effect of cimigenoside combined with cisplatin on lipid metabolism and A549 cell proliferation and apoptosis
He LI ; Wenjun LIU ; Chun WANG
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;48(10):1377-1389
Objective To investigate the effect and mechanism of a combination of cimigenoside and cisplatin on the proliferation and apoptosis of lung cancer A549 cells.Methods Selecting A549 and BEAS-2B cell lines as the research objects,the CCK-8 method was employed to detect the cell viability of cimigenoside and cisplatin on A549 cells,as well as the cell viability of cimigenoside on BEAS-2B cells,and calculate the half maximal inhibitory concentration(IC50)and 20%inhibitory concentration(IC20).Follow-up experiments were conducted on A549 cells using a IC20 of cimigenoside and cisplatin.A549 cells were divided into control,cisplatin(5.09 μmol/L),cimigenoside(4.39 μmol/L),and cisplatin+cimigenoside groups(5.09 μmol/L+4.39 μmol/L).The four groups were treated with the corresponding drugs for 48 h.The EdU-488 fluorescent probe method was used to detect the positive cell rate of A549 cells,and Annexin V/PI staining was used to detect the apoptosis status of A549 cells.Bodipy 493/503 staining was used to observe lipid droplet formation in A549 cells.Western blotting was used to detect protein kinase B(Akt),phosphorylated Akt(p-Akt),mammalian target of rapamycin(mTOR),steroid regulatory element-binding protein 1(SREBP1),fatty acid synthase(FASN),acetyl CoA carboxylase 1(ACC1),adenosine triphosphate citrate lyase(ACLY),Cyclin E1,cyclin-dependent kinase 2(CDK2),B-cell lymphoma 2(Bcl-2),Bcl-2 related X protein(Bax),and Cleaved-Caspase-3 protein expression in A549 cells.Confocal immunofluorescence was used to detect the average fluorescence intensity of SREBP1 in A549 cells.Results The IC50 and IC20 values of cimigenoside on A549 cells were 22.80±0.93 μmol/L and 4.39±0.73 μmol/L,respectively.The IC50 and IC20 values of cisplatin on A549 cells were 31.57±1.53 μmol/L and 5.09±0.78 μmol/L,respectively.The IC50 of cimigenoside for BEAS-2B cells was 26.60±1.41 μmol/L.Compared with the control group,the EdU-positive cell rate decreased,the cell necrosis rate and total apoptosis rate increased,lipid droplet formation reduced,p-Akt,mTOR,SREBP1,FASN,ACC1,ACLY,Cyclin E1,CDK2,and Bcl-2 protein expression decreased,Bax and Cleaved-Caspase-3 protein expression increased,and the average SREBP1 fluorescence intensity decreased(P<0.05)in the cisplatin,cimigenoside,and cisplatin+cimigenoside groups.Compared with the cisplatin group,the cell necrosis rate increased,and lipid droplet formation was reduced,and SREBP1,Cyclin E1,Bax,and Cleaved-Caspase-3 protein expression decreased,whereas CDK2 and Bcl-2 protein expression increased in the cimigenoside group(P<0.05).The cisplatin+cimigenoside group showed a decrease in cell necrosis rate,an increase in total apoptosis rate,a reduction in lipid droplet formation,a decrease in p-Akt,mTOR,SREBP1,FASN,ACC1,ACLY,Cyclin E1,CDK2,and Bcl-2 protein expression,an increase in Bax and Cleaved-Caspase-3 protein expression,and a decrease in the average fluorescence intensity of SREBP1(P<0.05).Compared with the cimigenoside group,the cisplatin+cimigenoside group showed a decrease in cell necrosis rate,an increase in total apoptosis rate,a reduction in lipid droplet formation,a decrease in p-Akt,mTOR,SREBP1,FASN,ACC1,ACLY,Cyclin E1,CDK2,and Bcl-2 protein expression,an increase in Bax and Cleaved-Caspase-3 protein expression,and a decrease in the average fluorescence intensity of SREBP1(P<0.05).Conclusion The combination of cisplatin and cimigenoside can inhibit the phosphoinositide 3-kinase/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway,regulate SREBP1 expression,and affect the lipid metabolism pathway of A549 cells,thereby inhibiting their proliferation.
9.Design and Application of Five Elements Music Software Based on Emotion Classification in Malignant Tumor Population
Nan ZHAO ; Shanshan GU ; Jingtao ZHAO ; Hongmei XIE ; Wenjun WANG ; Mirui HE ; Guiju REN ; Shuying CHEN ; Guangmin LI ; Juan LIAO
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(7):1990-1999
Objective To design a Five-Elements Music Software based on Traditional Chinese Medicine's(TCM)theory of five elements music therapy and music emotion classification.The software is intended to provide appropriate music selections tailored to the negative emotional states of cancer patients and evaluate its effectiveness in psychological rehabilitation.Methods ①Music screening and classification:Qualitative analysis was used by six experts in TCM,psychology,nursing,and musicology to screen five elements music and classify corresponding emotional categories.②Software design and development:Based on screening and classification of music materials,design and develop a"Five Elements Music Software Based on Emotion Classification".③Software application evaluation:Recruit 50 cancer patients from the"Beijing Anti Cancer Paradise"as participants to have a trial listening experience with music software,and fill out a satisfaction questionnaire to evaluate its application effect.Results This study established a music database containing 150 pieces of five-elements musical tunes and completed the classification of emotional categories.Among the included subjects,80%of the recruited objects were satisfied with the experience of the five elements music software,of which the application experience of female patients was significantly better than that of male patients,and breast cancer patients were better than other cancer patients,with a statistically significant difference(P<0.05).The five elements music Software in clinic showed comparing with other two groups after four weeks,there was a significant difference for HAMD when comparing five elements music software group and the other two groups(P<0.05).Conclusion The five-element music software designed based on emotion classification effectively meets the psychological rehabilitation needs of cancer patients.It provides appropriate music selections and convenient listening method to regulate cancer-related negative emotions,extending psychological rehabilitation from the hospital to the home.
10.Effect of dexmedetomidine on the median effective concentration of ropivacaine during sciatic nerve block combined with femoral nerve block in patients undergoing lower extremity surgery
Zuquan CHEN ; Xiaoping GU ; Wenjun ZOU ; Fuqiang HE
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2025;34(4):380-390
Objective To investigate the effect of dexmedetomidine on the median effect concentration(EC50)of ropivacaine during sciatic nerve block combined with femoral nerve block in patients undergoing lower extremity surgery.Methods Patients with sciatic nerve block combined with femoral nerve block anesthesia who underwent lower extremity surgery from November 2021 to November 2023 were selected as the study objects.They were randomly divided into control group(0.9%saline),group D1(0.50 μg·kg-1 dexmedetomidine),group D2(0.75 μg·kg-1 dexmedetomidine)and group D3(1.00 μg·kg-1 dexmedetomidine).The stress response,serum pain mediators,vital signs and visual analogue scale(VAS)of patients at different time points during operation were analyzed by repeated measures ANOVA.ropivacaine EC50 was measured by sequential method,and the relationship between dexmedetomidine dose and ropivacaine EC50 was analyzed by Logistic regression.Results A total of 208 patients were include and each group was 52 patients.Compared with the same group before surgery,the stress response level of the 4 groups after surgery and 1 h after surgery was significantly decreased,and the serum pain mediators level was significantly increased(P<0.05).Compared with the control group,the stress response and serum pain mediators levels in groups D1,D2 and D3 were more normal after surgery and 1 h after surgery,among them,group D3 was most close to the normal value(P<0.05).There were no significant differences in blood oxygen saturation and bifrequency index of EEG among the four groups at each time point(P>0.05).At T1 and T2,the heart rate(HR)of the control group was significantly higher than that of the group D2 and D3(P<0.05).At T1,the control group had a significantly higher mean arterial pressure(MAP)than the other three groups,at T2,the control group had a significantly higher MAP than the group D2 and D3,and at T3,the control group had a significantly higher MAP than the group D3(P<0.05).VAS scores in 4 groups were significantly lower after surgery and 1 h after surgery than before surgery(P<0.05).The VAS score in group D3 was significantly lower than that in group D1 and D2(P<0.05).Repeated measurement ANOVA showed that the effects of time on stress response and serum pain mediators were different with different anesthesia methods.The influence of time on HR,MAP and VAS scores varied with different anesthesia methods.Sequential assay results showed that the EC50 of ropivacaine in control group,group D1,group D2 and group D3 was 5.985,5.631,5.329 and 5.125 μg·mL-1,respectively.Logistic results showed that the dose of dexmedetomide was a protective factor for ropivacaine EC50 in sciatic nerve block combined with femoral nerve block in limb surgery patients(P<0.05).Conclusion The ropivacaine EC50 can be significantly reduced by 1.00 μg·kg-1 dexmedetomidine.This is a protective factor for sciatic nerve block combined with femoral nerve block in patients undergoing lower limb surgery,and it can be applied clinically.

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