1.Mechanism of Different Dosage Forms of Kaixinsan in Improving Mitochondrial Function for Prevention and Treatment of Cognitive Disorder Based on AMPK/PGC-1α/SIRT3 Pathway
Shuyue KANG ; Yanzi YU ; Jiaqun SUN ; Wenxuan CHEN ; Yaqin YANG ; Qi WANG ; Weirong LI ; Limei YAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(7):15-24
ObjectiveTo explore the effects of different dosage forms of Kaixinsan (KXS) on the morphology and function of mitochondria in rat models of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and potential mechanisms of action. MethodsMale SD rats were randomly assigned to a sham group, model group, treatment groups receiving KXS decoction, powders, and granules (3.08 g·kg-1), as well as donepezil group (0.51×10-3 g·kg-1), with 10 rats in each group. AD model was created using intracerebroventricular injection of streptozocin (STZ). After 30 days of administration, behavioral assessments were conducted, and mitochondrial morphology was observed using transmission electron microscopy. Mitochondrial respiratory chain complex content was measured via enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Changes in mitochondrial membrane potential were measured via JC-1 staining, and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were measured via biochemical assays. The mRNA expression of adenosine 5'-monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK), peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator-1α (PGC-1α), and silent information regulator 3 (SIRT3) was detected by real-time fluorescent quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR), and Western blot was used to examine the protein expression levels of optic atrophy protein1 (OPA1), mitochondrial fission protein 1 (FIS1), AMPK, p-AMPK, PGC-1α, and SIRT3. ResultsCompared with the sham group, rats in the model group had significantly lower recognition index, spontaneous alternation rate, escape latency, number of platform crossings, time spent in the target quadrant, and percentage of distance traveled in the target quadrant distance (P<0.05, P<0.01). Significant mitochondrial damage was observed in the hippocampal tissue, with a marked decrease in mitochondrial respiratory chain complex content (P<0.01) and reduced mitochondrial membrane potential (P<0.05). Additionally, the SOD activity was reduced, while ROS levels were elevated (P<0.01). The mRNA expression of PGC-1α and SIRT3 was significantly downregulated (P<0.01), along with decreased protein expression levels of OPA1, p-AMPK/AMPK, PGC-1α, and SIRT3, whereas FIS1 protein expression was significantly upregulated (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the model group, rats in KXS-treated groups (various dosage forms) showed significant improvement in behavioral indexes (P<0.05, P<0.01), reduced hippocampal mitochondrial damage, and more organized mitochondrial cristae. Mitochondrial respiratory chain complex content was significantly increased (P<0.05, P<0.01), and mitochondrial membrane potentials were elevated (P<0.05). SOD activity was elevated, and ROS levels were significantly reduced (P<0.05, P<0.01). Furthermore, the mRNA expression of PGC-1α and SIRT3 was upregulated, with increased protein levels of OPA1, p-AMPK/AMPK, PGC-1α, and SIRT3, while FIS1 protein expression levels were significantly reduced (P<0.05, P<0.01). Across the KXS-treated groups, the granule group showed a higher spontaneous alternation rate than the decoction and powder groups (P<0.05). ConclusionKXS decoction, powders, and granules can improve the learning and memory ability of rats, with granules being the most effective. The mechanism of action may involve activation of the AMPK/PGC-1α/SIRT3 signaling pathway, improvement of the mitochondrial function, and subsequent amelioration of the brain energy metabolism disorders.
2.Mechanism of Different Dosage Forms of Kaixinsan in Improving Mitochondrial Function for Prevention and Treatment of Cognitive Disorder Based on AMPK/PGC-1α/SIRT3 Pathway
Shuyue KANG ; Yanzi YU ; Jiaqun SUN ; Wenxuan CHEN ; Yaqin YANG ; Qi WANG ; Weirong LI ; Limei YAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(7):15-24
ObjectiveTo explore the effects of different dosage forms of Kaixinsan (KXS) on the morphology and function of mitochondria in rat models of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and potential mechanisms of action. MethodsMale SD rats were randomly assigned to a sham group, model group, treatment groups receiving KXS decoction, powders, and granules (3.08 g·kg-1), as well as donepezil group (0.51×10-3 g·kg-1), with 10 rats in each group. AD model was created using intracerebroventricular injection of streptozocin (STZ). After 30 days of administration, behavioral assessments were conducted, and mitochondrial morphology was observed using transmission electron microscopy. Mitochondrial respiratory chain complex content was measured via enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Changes in mitochondrial membrane potential were measured via JC-1 staining, and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were measured via biochemical assays. The mRNA expression of adenosine 5'-monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK), peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator-1α (PGC-1α), and silent information regulator 3 (SIRT3) was detected by real-time fluorescent quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR), and Western blot was used to examine the protein expression levels of optic atrophy protein1 (OPA1), mitochondrial fission protein 1 (FIS1), AMPK, p-AMPK, PGC-1α, and SIRT3. ResultsCompared with the sham group, rats in the model group had significantly lower recognition index, spontaneous alternation rate, escape latency, number of platform crossings, time spent in the target quadrant, and percentage of distance traveled in the target quadrant distance (P<0.05, P<0.01). Significant mitochondrial damage was observed in the hippocampal tissue, with a marked decrease in mitochondrial respiratory chain complex content (P<0.01) and reduced mitochondrial membrane potential (P<0.05). Additionally, the SOD activity was reduced, while ROS levels were elevated (P<0.01). The mRNA expression of PGC-1α and SIRT3 was significantly downregulated (P<0.01), along with decreased protein expression levels of OPA1, p-AMPK/AMPK, PGC-1α, and SIRT3, whereas FIS1 protein expression was significantly upregulated (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the model group, rats in KXS-treated groups (various dosage forms) showed significant improvement in behavioral indexes (P<0.05, P<0.01), reduced hippocampal mitochondrial damage, and more organized mitochondrial cristae. Mitochondrial respiratory chain complex content was significantly increased (P<0.05, P<0.01), and mitochondrial membrane potentials were elevated (P<0.05). SOD activity was elevated, and ROS levels were significantly reduced (P<0.05, P<0.01). Furthermore, the mRNA expression of PGC-1α and SIRT3 was upregulated, with increased protein levels of OPA1, p-AMPK/AMPK, PGC-1α, and SIRT3, while FIS1 protein expression levels were significantly reduced (P<0.05, P<0.01). Across the KXS-treated groups, the granule group showed a higher spontaneous alternation rate than the decoction and powder groups (P<0.05). ConclusionKXS decoction, powders, and granules can improve the learning and memory ability of rats, with granules being the most effective. The mechanism of action may involve activation of the AMPK/PGC-1α/SIRT3 signaling pathway, improvement of the mitochondrial function, and subsequent amelioration of the brain energy metabolism disorders.
3.Effects of miR-204-3p inhibitor on epithelial-mesenchymal transition and silicosis fibrosis in silicon dioxide-induced alveolar epithelial cells
Fang CHEN ; Jing YU ; Wenxuan HU ; Yangyang PI ; Xi ZHANG ; Luning WANG ; Ping ZHAO ; Faxuan WANG
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2025;42(5):622-629
Background The pathogenesis of silicosis has not been fully elucidated, and microRNAs (miRNA) may be involved in the occurrence and development of silicosis. Objective To investigate the effect of miR-204-3p inhibitor on the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) process and silicosis fibrosis in silicon dioxide dust-induced alveolar epithelial cells. Methods A co-culture model of macrophages and epithelial cells was established using a Transwell chamber. NR8383 macrophages were seeded into the upper chamber of the Transwell, and RLE-6TN cells were seeded into the lower chamber. After 24 h of culture, the medium in the lower chamber was discarded, washed three times with phosphate-buffered saline (PBS), and replaced with serum-free medium. The cells were divided into four groups: control group, silicosis group, miRNA NC group, and miR-204-3p inhibitor group. The lower chamber was transfected with miRNA NC for the miRNA NC group or the miR-204-3p inhibitor for the miR-204-3p inhibitor group. The lower chambers of the remaining two groups were added by equal amounts of serum-free medium. After 24 h, except for the control group that received an equal volume of serum-free medium, the upper chambers of the remaining three groups were treated with 800 μg·mL−1 silicon dioxide dust. Morphological changes in each group were observed under a microscope. The mRNA and protein expression levels of EMT-related factors, including α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), Vimentin, N-Cadherin, and E-Cadherin, were detected by reverse transcription quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and Western blot. The mRNA and protein expression levels of fibrosis-related factors, including Collagen I, Collagen III, and Fibronectin, were also assessed by RT-qPCR and Western blot. The fluorescence expression intensities of α-SMA, N-Cadherin, and E-Cadherin were evaluated by immunofluorescence. Results The morphological observation revealed that RLE-6TN cells in the control group exhibited a regular oval shape. After treatment with silicon dioxide, the cells predominantly displayed a long spindle shape. Following the intervention with the miR-204-3p inhibitor, the number of long spindle-shaped cells increased, and the intercellular gaps widened. The RT-qPCR results showed that, compared with the control group, the silicosis group exhibited significantly higher relative mRNA expression levels of EMT-related markers (α-SMA, Vimentin, and N-Cadherin) (P<0.05), while the relative mRNA expression level of E-Cadherin was significantly reduced (P<0.05); the relative mRNA expression levels of fibrosis-related markers (Collagen I, Collagen III, and Fibronectin) were also significantly elevated (P<0.05). Compared with the miRNA NC group, the miR-204-3p inhibitor group showed significantly increased relative mRNA expression levels of α-SMA, Vimentin, and N-Cadherin (P<0.05), decreased E-Cadherin mPNA expression (P<0.05), and elevated mPNA expression of Collagen I, Collagen III, and Fibronectin (P<0.05). The Western blot analysis indicated that, compared with the control group, the silicosis group had significantly higher protein expression levels of α-SMA, Vimentin, and N-Cadherin (P<0.05), lower E-Cadherin protein expression (P<0.05), and increased protein expression of Collagen I, Collagen III, and Fibronectin (P<0.05). Compared with the miRNA NC group, the miR-204-3p inhibitor group exhibited significantly elevated protein expression levels of α-SMA, Vimentin, and N-Cadherin (P<0.05), reduced E-Cadherin expression (P<0.05), and increased protein expression of Collagen I, Collagen III, and Fibronectin (P<0.05). The immunofluorescence analysis demonstrated that, compared with the control group, the silicosis group showed enhanced fluorescence intensities of α-SMA and N-Cadherin and reduced fluorescence intensity of E-Cadherin. Compared with the miRNA NC group, the miR-204-3p inhibitor group exhibited increased fluorescence intensities of α-SMA and N-Cadherin and decreased fluorescence intensity of E-Cadherin. Conclusion The miR-204-3p inhibitor may exacerbate the EMT process and silicosis fibrosis in silicon dioxide-induced RLE-6TN cells. miR-204-3p plays a negative regulatory role in silicosis fibrosis.
4.Study on the improvement effects and mechanism of proanthocyanidins on steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head in rabbits
Chunli WU ; Liting LIU ; Xuting ZHAO ; Ruifen SUN ; Wenxuan WANG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(20):2519-2524
OBJECTIVE To study the improvement effects and mechanism of proanthocyanidins (PACs) on steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head (SONFH) in rabbits based on the receptor-interacting protein kinase 1 (RIPK1)/RIPK3/mixed lineage kinase domain-like protein (MLKL) signaling pathway. METHODS SONFH model in rabbits was induced by injecting Escherichia coli endotoxin+methylprednisolone. The successfully modeled rabbits were randomly divided into Model group (normal saline), low-dose PACs group (PACs-L group, 11 mg/kg), high-dose PACs group (PACs-H group, 22 mg/kg), high-dose PACs+ RIPK1 activator (rRIPK1) group (PACs-H+rRIPK1 group, 22 mg/kg PACs+4 μg/kg rRIPK1), along with a control group (normal saline), with 6 rabbits in each group. Each administration group was given relevant medicine once a day intragastrically/via injection, for 4 consecutive weeks. After the last administration, the levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in rabbit serum were measured. The changes in the microstructure of rabbit femurs, including bone mineral density (BMD), trabecular thickness (Tb.Th), trabecular number (Tb.N), and trabecular separation (Tb. Sp) were examined. The histopathological features of rabbit femoral tissues were observed, and the apoptotic status of cells within the rabbit femoral tissues was detected. The mRNA expressions of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP2) in rabbit femoral tissues were determined. The expressions of RIPK1/RIPK3/MLKL signaling pathway-related proteins in femoral tissues were detected. RESULTS Compared with the Control group, serum contents of TNF-α and IL-6, Tb.Sp, empty bone cavity rate, cell apoptosis rate, phosphorylation levels of RIPK1, RIPK3 and MLKL in femoral tissue were significantly increased in the Model group (P<0.05). BMD, Tb.Th, Tb.N, as well as the mRNA expression of VEGF and BMP2, along with protein expression of caspase-8, in the femoral tissues were all decreased (P<0.05). The bone cells in the femoral tissue were unevenly distributed, and the trabeculae were arranged sparsely. Compared with the Model group, the aforementioned quantitative indicators (P<0.05) and pathological changes in all dosage groups of PACs showed significant improvements. Compared with the PACs-H group, the aforementioned quantitative indicators (P<0.05) and pathological changes in the PACs-H+rRIPK1 group showed significant reversal. CONCLUSIONS PACs can ameliorate SONFH in rabbits, and its mechanism of action may be related to the inhibition of the activation of the RIPK1/RIPK3/MLKL signaling pathway, suppression of apoptosis in femoral tissue cells, and promotion of angiogenesis.
5.Simvastatin prevents cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury and regulates clock genes in hyperlipidemia mice
Min WANG ; Wenxuan QUE ; Gangling CHEN
Chinese Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2024;38(7):496-503
OBJECTIVE To investigate the preventive effect and mechanism of simvastatin on cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury(CIRI)in hyperlipidemic mice.METHODS Sixty C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into Sham group,CIRI group(CIRI model was prepared by middle cerebral artery occlusion and reperfusion(MCAO/R)),hyperlipemia group(i.p poloxamer 407),hyperlipemia+CIRI group(i.p poloxamer 407,followed by MCAO/R operation after 24 h),and hyperlipemia+CIRI+simvastatin 5 and 10 mg·kg-1 groups(i.g simvastatin for 7 d,and then treated as the hyperlipemia+CIRI group).After reperfusion for 24 h,the neurological deficit score(NDS)was evaluated;the Rotarod experiment was used to determine the first drop latency;autonomous activity was used to test the hori-zontal and vertical movement frequency of mice;TTC staining was used to measure the volume of cerebral infarction;laser speckle flow imaging was used to detect cerebral blood flow in mice;the kits were used to detect total cholesterol(TC),triglycerides(TG),low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C),malondialdehyde(MDA)levels,and glutathione peroxidase(GSH-PX)levels in serum;qPCR and Western blotting were used to detect the mRNA and protein expression levels of clock genes Rev-erbα and Bmal1 in the right cerebral cortex of mice,respectively.RESULTS Compared with the Sham group,the NDS of the CIRI group was significantly increased(P<0.01),the latency period was shortened(P<0.01),and the number of activities was reduced(P<0.01);Compared with the CIRI group,the hyperlipemia+CIRI group showed aggravated neurological damage(P<0.01);the volume of cerebral infarction was significantly increased(P<0.01);the cerebral blood flow was significantly decreased(P<0.01);the levels of TC,TG,LDL-C,and MDA in serum were significantly increased(P<0.01),while the level of GSH-PX was significantly decreased(P<0.01);the mRNA and protein expression levels of Rev-erbα in the cere-bral cortex were significantly downregulated(P<0.01);the mRNA and protein expression levels of Bmal1 were significantly upregulated(P<0.01).Compared with the hyperlipemia+CIRI group,the hyper-lipemia+CIRI+simvastatin 5 and 10 mg·kg-1 groups showed reduced neurological damage(P<0.01);the volume of cerebral infarction was significantly decreased(P<0.01);the cerebral blood flow was significantly increased(P<0.01);the levels of TC,TG,LDL-C,and MDA in serum were significantly reduced(P<0.01),while the level of GSH-PX was significantly increased(P<0.01);the mRNA and protein expression levels of Rev-erbα in the cerebral cortex were significantly upregulated(P<0.01);the mRNA and protein expression levels Bmal1 were significantly downregulated(P<0.01).CONCLU-SION Prophylactic administration of simvastatin can effectively alleviate hyperlipidemia combined with cerebral ischemic injury in mice,and the mechanism is related to the regulation of blood lipid and clock gene expression.
6.Talaketides A-G,linear polyketides with prostate cancer cytotoxic activity from the mangrove sediment-derived fungus Talaromyces sp.SCSIO 41027
Chunmei CHEN ; Xueni WANG ; Wenxuan FANG ; Jiaqi LIANG ; Jian CAI ; Dehua YANG ; Xiaowei LUO ; Chenghai GAO ; Xiangxi YI ; Yonghong LIU ; Xuefeng ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.) 2024;22(11):1047-1056
Seven novel linear polyketides,talaketides A-G(1-7),were isolated from the rice media cultures of the mangrove sed-iment-derived fungus Talaromyces sp.SCSIO 41027.Among these,talaketides A-E(1-5)represented unprecedented unsaturated lin-ear polyketides with an epoxy ring structure.The structures,including absolute configurations of these compounds,were elucidated through detailed analyses of nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)and high-resolution mass spectrometry(HR-MS)data,as well as elec-tronic custom distributors(ECD)calculations.In the cytotoxicity screening against prostate cancer cell lines,talaketide E(5)demon-strated a dose-dependent inhibitory effect on prostate cancer PC-3 cell lines,with an IC50 value of 14.44 μmol·L-1.Moreover,com-pound 5 significantly inhibited the cloning formation of PC-3 cell lines and arrested the cell cycle in S-phase,ultimately inducing ap-optosis.These findings indicate that compound 5 may serve as a promising lead compound for the development of a potential treat-ment for prostate cancer.
7.Value of preoperative quantitative quadriceps muscle ultrasound measures in predicting postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery
Lan CAO ; Wenxuan JI ; Cunjin WANG ; Ju GAO
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2024;44(7):791-796
Objective:To evaluate the value of preoperative quantitative quadriceps muscle ultrasound measures in predicting postoperative delirium (POD) in elderly patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery.Methods:This was a prospective study. A total of 277 elderly patients of both sexes, aged 65-88 yr, with American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification ≤ Ⅳ and body mass index of≤30 kg/m 2, undergoing elective gastrointestinal surgery with general anesthesia at the Northern Jiangsu People′s Hospital from March to December 2023, were included in the study. The quadriceps femoris thickness and echo intensity were measured using ultrasound before induction of anesthesia. Delirium was assessed using the Confusion Assessment Method score at 1-7 days after operation. The patients were divided into 2 groups based on the occurrence of POD: POD group and non-POD group. Factors with statistically significant differences between groups were included in the logistic regression analysis to identify the independent risk factors for POD, and then a visual risk Nomogram prediction model for POD risk factors was developed based on this analysis in elderly patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery. The receiver operating characteristic curve was plotted, and the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) and 95% confidence interval ( CI) were used to evaluate the predictive value of each independent risk factor and Nomogram prediction model for POD. The Youden Index was used to determine the critical value for predicting POD, and the sensitivity and specificity were calculated. Results:The results of logistic regression analysis revealed that age, preoperative Mini-Mental State Examination scores, quadriceps femoris thickness and echo intensity of quadriceps femoris were independent risk factors for POD in elderly patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery ( P<0.05). The AUC of preoperative quadriceps femoris thickness was 0.695 (95% CI 0.614-0.746), the critical value 2.465 cm, the sensitivity 73.7% and the specificity 78.2%. The AUC of preoperative quadriceps femoris echo intensity was 0.717 (95% CI 0.662-0.773), the critical value 59.985, the sensitivity 81.9% and the specificity 48.5%. Conclusions:Preoperative ultrasound measurement of quadriceps femoris thickness and echo intensity is an independent risk factor for POD and has some predictive value for POD in elderly patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery.
8.Investigation on psychological status of nursing staff in the hemodialysis units and analysis of influential factors
Yinghua LI ; Wenxuan ZHANG ; Suiqin WEN ; Xiaoqing YE ; Raoping WANG
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2024;40(11):858-867
Objective:To investigate the psychological status of HD nursing staff in hospitals in Guangdong province and its influential factors.Methods:1 630 nursing staff in HD rooms of 71 hospitals or units in Guangdong Province in February and March 2020 were evaluated by using the 10-item Kessler psychological distress scale (Kessler 10), General self-efficacy scale (GSES) and Connor-Davidson resilience scale (CD-RISC) to conduct a questionnaire survey on their psychological status. Insomnia severity index (ISI) and Fatigue scale-14 (FS-14) were used to investigate their degree of insomnia and fatigue. General information on gender, age, educational level, marital status, economic income, professional title, HD working hours, average weekly overtime times and hours, total number of HD patients per day, and whether holding other positions were collected.Results:A total of 1 630 questionnaires were collected, among which 1 629 were valid, with an effective recovery rate of 99.9%. The scores of the three scales were (20.16±7.47), (27.03±4.45) and (58.37±15.75), respectively. According to the Kessler 10, 835 people (51.2%) had mental disorders. Univariate analysis showed that age, educational level, economic income, type of work unit, total number of HD patients per day and living status in recent one week were related with Kessler 10 score (all P<0.05). Economic income, type of work unit, whether holding other positions, total number of HD patients per day and living status in recent one week were related with GSES scores (all P<0.05). Age, marital status, economic income, professional title, type of work unit, whether holding other positions and living status in recent one week were related to CD-RISC score (all P<0.05). Spearman rank correlation analysis showed that the number of HD machines ( r=0.100, P<0.001), the number of nurses ( r=0.082, P=0.001), average weekly overtime times ( r=0.142, P<0.001) and overtime hours ( r=0.136, P<0.001), ISI score ( r=0.572, P<0.001) and FS-14 score ( r=0.635, P<0.001) were correlated with Kessler 10 score. ISI score ( r=-0.311, P<0.001) and FS-14 score ( r=-0.335, P<0.001) were correlated with GSES score. Working years of HD service ( r=0.112, P<0.001), ISI score ( r=-0.289, P<0.001) and FS-14 score ( r=-0.314, P<0.001) were correlated with CD-RISC score. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that the economic income in 5 001-10 000 yuan (with<3 000 yuan as reference, B=-1.603, 95% CI -3.036--0.169, P=0.028) and the total number of HD patients per day >200 (with ≤50 as reference, B=-1.153, 95% CI -2.242--0.065, P=0.038) were negatively correlated with Kessler 10 score, and average weekly overtime times ( B=0.221, 95% CI 0.069-0.374, P=0.004), ISI score ( B=0.518, 95% CI 0.454-0.582, P<0.001) and FS-14 score ( B=1.166, 95% CI 1.066-1.265, P<0.001) were positively correlated with Kessler 10 score. The economic income (with<3 000 yuan as reference) in 3 001-5 000 yuan ( B=1.930, 95% CI 0.847-3.013, P<0.001), 5 001-10 000 yuan ( B=1.949, 95% CI 0.887-3.012, P<0.001), 10 001-15 000 yuan ( B=1.482, 95% CI 0.318-2.647, P=0.013), >20 000 yuan ( B=4.300, 95% CI 2.463-6.136, P<0.001), secondary hospital (with primary hospitals as reference, B= 1.078, 95% CI 0.005-2.152, P=0.049) and holding other positions ( B=0.729, 95% CI 0.277-1.181, P=0.002) were positively correlated with GSES score, and ISI score ( B=-0.169, 95% CI -0.217--0.120, P<0.001) and FS-14 score ( B=-0.403, 95% CI -0.478--0.328, P<0.001) were negatively correlated with GSES score. The economic income (with<3 000 yuan as reference) in 3 001-5 000 yuan ( B=7.631, 95% CI 3.753-11.509, P<0.001), 5 001-10 000 yuan ( B=9.236, 95% CI 5.362-13.110, P<0.001), 10 001-15 000 yuan ( B=9.039, 95% CI 4.735-13.342, P<0.001), 15 001-20 000 yuan ( B=8.639, 95% CI 2.989-14.289, P=0.003), >20 000 yuan ( B=16.101, 95% CI 9.162-23.039, P<0.001) and holding other positions ( B=3.228, 95% CI 1.510-4.945, P<0.001) were positively correlated with CD-RISC score, and ISI score ( B=-0.593, 95% CI -0.765--0.420, P<0.001) and FS-14 score ( B=-1.258, 95% CI -1.525--0.992, P<0.001) were negatively correlated with CD-RISC score. Conclusion:The psychological status of nursing staff in HD rooms of hospitals in Guangdong Province needs to be improved. Effective preventive measures should be taken to provide timely psychological support, counseling and intervention to nursing staff with psychological abnormalities, and encourage them to take the initiative to seek psychological counseling when necessary, so as to promote their physical and mental health.
9.Mechanism of Action of Carthamus tinctorius L.Extract on Alcoholic Liver Disease Through Modulation of Nrf2/STAT3/NF-κB Signaling Pathway
Wenxuan WANG ; Xianglei FU ; Man QI ; Furong FAN ; Furong ZHU ; Yuanchuang WANG ; Kaiyue ZHANG ; Min LIU ; Shenghui CHU
Traditional Chinese Drug Research & Clinical Pharmacology 2024;35(8):1132-1141
Objective To investigate the effects of Carthamus tinctorius L.extract(CTLE)on the levels of oxidative stress and inflammation in mice with ethanol-induced alcoholic liver disease and its mechanism of action.Methods SPF-grade C57BL/6 male mice were randomly divided into four groups:control group,model group,low-CTLE group(50 mg·kg-1),and high-CTLE group(100 mg·kg-1).The control group was given Lieber-Decarli liquid diet,and the other groups were given Lieber-Decarli alcohol diet to construct a chronic alcoholic liver injury model in mice.Serum and liver tissues of mice were collected and serum biochemical indexes of mice were detected.HE and oil red O staining were applied to observe pathological changes in mouse liver tissues.Real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR and Western Blot were used to detect the mRNA and protein expression levels of Keap1/Nrf2 and STAT3/NF-κB pathway-related factors.Results Compared with the model group,the ALT,AST,LDL-C,and MDA levels were significantly reduced(P<0.05,P<0.01),while the levels of HDL-C,SOD,and GSH were increased dramatically in the administered group(P<0.05,P<0.01),which indicated that CTLE has specific protective and antioxidant effects on alcoholic liver injury in mice.HE staining and oil red O staining showed that the hepatic lesions and lipid deposition of mice were ameliorated.It enhances the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of the body by activating the mRNA and protein expression levels of antioxidant factors related to the Keap1/Nrf2 pathway and inhibiting the mRNA and protein expression levels of inflammatory factors related to STAT3/NF-κB pathway(P<0.05,P<0.01).Conclusion It was shown that CTLE could exert anti-oxidative stress and anti-inflammatory effects through regulating Keap1/Nrf2 and STAT3/NF-κB signaling pathways to attenuate alcoholic liver injury in mice.This study may provide a new idea for the treatment of alcoholic liver disease and the subsequent study of molecular mechanisms.
10.Research advances on the regulation of microglia polarization by autophagy in ischemic stroke
Fangming WANG ; Wenxuan SHANG ; Jingwen ZHANG ; Yingxiao JI ; Litao LI
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2024;40(9):1324-1330
Ischemic stroke is feature by high incidence,high disability and high mortality.Inflammation plays an important role in the occurrence and development of ischemic stroke.Activated microglia exhibit two different phenotypes of proinflammatory(M1)and anti-inflammatory(M2),and regulating the transformation of microglia from M1 to M2 is the key to clinical benefit.Recent studies have shown that autophagy plays a key role in regulating phenotypic transformation of microglia.How to exert the regulatory role of autophagy and promote the transformation of microglia into M2 type has become a hotspot of clinical research in reducing secondary brain injury after stroke.This paper reviews the research progress of autophagy regulation of microglia polarization in ischemic stroke,aim-ing to provide a reference for further clinical and basic research in this field.

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