1.Protective Effect of Xuebijing on Lung Injury in Rats with Severe Acute Pancreatitis by Blocking FPRs/NLRP3 Inflammatory Pathway
Guixian ZHANG ; Dawei LIU ; Xia LI ; Xijing LI ; Pengcheng SHI ; Zhiqiao FENG ; Jun CAI ; Wenhui ZONG ; Xiumei ZHAO ; Hongbin LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(1):113-120
ObjectiveTo explore the therapeutic effect of Xuebijing injection (XBJ) on severe acute pancreatitis induced acute lung injury (SAP-ALI) by regulating formyl peptide receptors (FPRs)/nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptor 3 (NLRP3) inflammatory pathway. MethodsSixty rats were randomly divided into a sham group, a SAP-ALI model group, low-, medium-, and high-dose XBJ groups (4, 8, and 12 mL·kg-1), and a positive drug (BOC2, 0.2 mg·kg-1) group. For the sham group, the pancreas of rats was only gently flipped after laparotomy, and then the abdomen was closed, while for the remaining five groups, SAP-ALI rat models were established by retrograde injection of 5% sodium taurocholate (Na-Tc) via the biliopancreatic duct. XBJ and BOC2 were administered via intraperitoneal injection once daily for 3 d prior to modeling and 0.5 h after modeling. Blood was collected from the abdominal aorta 6 h after the completion of modeling, and the expression of interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in plasma was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The amount of ascites was measured, and the dry-wet weight ratios of pancreatic and lung tissue were determined. Pancreatic and lung tissue was taken for hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining to observe pathological changes and then scored. The protein expression levels of FPR1, FPR2, and NLRP3 in lung tissue were detected by the immunohistochemical method. Western blot was used to detect the expression of FPR1, FPR2, and NLRP3 in lung tissue. Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was used to detect the mRNA expression of FPR1, FPR2, and NLRP3 in lung tissue. ResultsCompared with the sham group, the SAP-ALI model group showed significantly decreased dry-wet weight ratio of lung tissue (P<0.01), serious pathological changes of lung tissue, a significantly increased pathological score (P<0.01), and significantly increased protein and mRNA expression levels of FPR1, FPR2, and NLRP3 in lung tissue (P<0.01). After BOC2 intervention, the above detection indicators were significantly reversed (P<0.01). After treatment with XBJ, the groups of different XBJ doses achieved results consistent with BOC2 intervention. ConclusionXBJ can effectively improve the inflammatory response of the lungs in SAP-ALI rats and reduce damage. The mechanism may be related to inhibiting the expression of FPRs and NLRP3 in lung tissue, which thereby reduces IL-1β and simultaneously antagonize the release of inflammatory factors IL-6 and TNF-α.
2.Expert Consensus on Clinical Diseases Responding Specifically to Traditional Chinese Medicine: Atopic Dermatitis
Junfeng LIU ; Xiumei MO ; Mei MO ; Hongyi LI ; Ying LIN ; Xiaoxiao ZHANG ; Dacan CHEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(1):244-252
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common pruritic and chronic inflammatory dermatosis in clinical practice and is one of the diseases responding specifically to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). With the launch of biological agents and small molecule drugs and the development and implementation of guidelines of diagnosis and treatment, clinical pathways of treatment of moderate to severe AD, and consensus on the whole-process management of AD, the clinical efficacy of moderate to severe AD has been significantly improved. However, there are still many unmet clinical needs that require more effective methods to meet. In response to the Opinions of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council on Facilitating the Inheritance, Innovation, and Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the spirit of the National Conference on TCM, the China Association of Chinese Medicine organized more than 20 experts in TCM dermatology, Western medicine dermatology, interdisciplinary fields, and industries to discuss the difficulties and advantages of TCM in the treatment of AD. TCM treatment for AD can not only improve rash and relieve itching but also solve many concomitant syndromes. The abundant external treatment methods of TCM have advantages for different special populations and rash characteristics. The concept of treating disease before its onset in TCM is in line with the chronic disease management mode of prevention and treatment of atopic march and prevention of recurrence. In addition, TCM therapy can reduce the use of topical glucocorticoids and has good safety. Regarding the comorbidity of AD, equal emphasis on TCM and Western medicine and multidisciplinary joint treatment should be advocated to achieve maximum benefit for patients. The exchange of TCM and Western medicine has clarified the positioning and advantages of TCM intervention in AD, providing guidance for clinical and scientific research.
3.Development Process and Analysis of Characteristics of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine in Atopic Dermatitis
Xiumei MO ; Junfeng LIU ; Yangyang WANG ; Ying LIN ; Jinjing JIA ; Hongyi LI ; Dacan CHEN
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;42(5):1260-1265
In order to further promote the standardization of the integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine treatment of atopic dermatitis(AD),the team of Professor Chen Dacan,who is honored as the Qihuang Scholar,developed the Clinical Practice Guidelines for Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine in Atopic Dermatitis(hereinafter referred to as Guidelines for AD).This paper detailed the process of development of Guidelines for AD,and analyzed the characteristics of Guidelines for AD,as well as the difficulties and countermeasures encountered during such a time.The development of Guidelines for AD follows the methodology of international guidelines for clinical trial.Experts specializing in various disciplines,such as traditional Chinese medicine,western medicine,integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine,and methodology,composed an expert group and a working group.On the basis of systematic literature research,the clinic experiences of frontline experts were well-summarized,and the draft of Guidelines for AD was formed after several meetings and discussions.In the process of developing Guidelines for AD,quite a number of problems were encountered,and the project team found the corresponding countermeasures after analyzing these problems.The countermeasures became the characteristics of Guidelines for AD:the integration of traditional Chinese medicine therapies and western medicine therapies,and the evaluation of the evidence of integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine solved the problem of traditional Chinese and western medicine diagnosis and treatment of AD lacking standardization;the adequately combination of the evidence with the experience of clinical practice solved the problems of the low overall level and the insufficiency of traditional Chinese medicine evidence for AD;the establishment of management goals and strategies for AD after taking the advantages of both traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine into account was in line with the international treatment and management concepts;the formulation of individualized traditional Chinese and western medicine therapy based on the integration of traditional Chinese medicine therapy and western medicine therapy met the clinical needs of patients with different characteristics of AD.The development process of Guidelines for AD and the analysis of problems and countermeasures during such a time will provide reference and reflection for the subsequent establishment of clinical guidelines for the integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine in other diseases.
4.Staging system for renal tuberculosis and prognostic analysis of treatment at different stages
Chenhao GUO ; Xiao LU ; Yuyang ZHANG ; Rui ZHANG ; Wei QIN ; Linping QI ; Xiumei LI ; Panfeng SHANG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2025;46(8):581-586
Objective:To investigate the staging criteria of renal tuberculosis,and to analyze the diagnostic and therapeutic characteristics as well as prognostic outcomes at different stages.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 134 patients with renal tuberculosis who were admitted to the Second Hospital of Lanzhou University between January 2019 and December 2023.The study cohort included 62 males and 72 females,with a mean age of(46.63 ± 13.52)years and a mean body mass index(BMI)of(22.85 ± 3.73)kg/m 2. A total of 107 patients resided in rural areas. Sixty patients had a history of pulmonary tuberculosis. Tuberculous lesions were located in the left kidney in 72 cases and in the right kidney in 62 cases. The main presenting complaints included irritative lower urinary tract symptoms in 85 patients and systemic symptoms in 92 patients. Ureteral involvement was observed in 97 patients,bladder involvement in 32 patients,and genital involvement in 9 patients. Based on computed tomography(CT)findings,the number,extent,and degree of renal destruction caused by tuberculous lesions were comprehensively evaluated in axial,coronal,and sagittal planes. The primary staging criteria included lesion diameter(2 cm)and the proportion of renal volume involved by the lesion(one-third,one-half,and two-thirds). Renal tuberculosis was classified into three stages and six subtypes:Stage Ⅰa,a solitary lesion with a diameter ≤ 2 cm;Stage Ⅰb,a solitary lesion >2 cm or multiple lesions confined within one-third of the renal volume;Stage Ⅱa,lesions involving more than one-third but confined within one-half of the renal volume;Stage Ⅱb,lesions involving more than one-half but confined within two-thirds of the renal volume;Stage Ⅲa,lesions involving more than two-thirds of the renal volume with a glomerular filtration rate(GFR)of the affected kidney <10 ml/min;and Stage Ⅲb,complete renal calcification,presenting as an “autonephrectomy”. Among the 134 patients included in this study,7 were classified as Stage Ⅰa,17 as Stage Ⅰb,20 as Stage Ⅱa,19 as Stage Ⅱb,62 as Stage Ⅲa,and 9 as Stage Ⅲb. The severity of hydronephrosis was graded as follows:mild,renal pelvic separation <2 cm;moderate,2-3 cm;and severe,>3 cm. Prior to treatment,the mean renal pelvic separation was(1.76 ± 0.92)cm in Stage Ⅰa,(1.69 ± 0.81)cm in Stage Ⅰb,and(1.10 ± 0.82)cm in Stage Ⅱa,corresponding to mild to moderate hydronephrosis. All 7 patients in Stage Ⅰa underwent ureteroscopic examination and double-J stent placement,combined with a 6-month short-course anti-tuberculosis regimen consisting of isoniazid,rifampicin,pyrazinamide,and ethambutol for 2 months(intensive phase),followed by isoniazid and rifampicin for 4 months(continuation phase). Among the 17 patients in Stage Ⅰb,13 presented with hydronephrosis and underwent ureteroscopic examination and double-J stent placement in combination with 6 months of anti-tuberculosis therapy,while 4 patients with isolated renal tuberculosis received anti-tuberculosis therapy alone for 6 months.Of the 20 patients in Stage Ⅱa,4 with hydronephrosis underwent ureteroscopic examination and double-J stent placement plus 6 months of anti-tuberculosis therapy,whereas 16 underwent nephroureterectomy. All 19 patients in Stage Ⅱb underwent nephroureterectomy. Among the 62 patients in Stage Ⅲa,60 underwent nephroureterectomy,while 2 refused surgery and were treated with the 6-month short-course anti-tuberculosis regimen. Of the 9 patients in Stage Ⅲb,8 underwent nephroureterectomy;in 1 patient,surgery was not performed due to severe adhesions in the operative field,and the patient received the 6-month short-course anti-tuberculosis regimen instead. Follow-up assessments included clinical symptoms,erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR),serum creatinine,degree of renal pelvic separation,and imaging findings from urinary tract CT. Efficacy was evaluated according to the following criteria:Cure was defined as clinical stability with all of the following conditions:① improvement of systemic symptoms,including absence of flank pain,fever,and lower urinary tract irritative symptoms,with normalization of erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR);② negative urine culture for Mycobacterium tuberculosis;and ③ complete calcification of renal lesions and/or no evidence of tuberculous lesions at other sites. Stable disease was defined as no change in the size or extent of renal tuberculosis lesions. Progressive disease was defined as enlargement or increase in the number of tuberculous lesions or involvement of additional sites. Results:Among the 7 patients in Stage Ⅰa,follow-up imaging after treatment showed a mean renal pelvic separation of(0.44 ± 0.56)cm,which was significantly reduced compared with baseline( t = 3.909, P = 0.008). Five patients achieved cure,1 remained stable,and 1 showed disease progression and subsequently underwent nephroureterectomy,resulting in postoperative cure. In Stage Ⅰb,among 13 patients with hydronephrosis,post-treatment imaging showed a mean renal pelvic separation of(0.8 ± 0.75)cm,a statistically significant improvement from baseline( t = 5.633, P < 0.01). Six patients were cured,4 remained stable,and 3 experienced disease progression and underwent nephroureterectomy. Of the 4 patients with isolated renal tuberculosis,2 were controlled,and 2 progressed and underwent nephroureterectomy. In Stage Ⅱa,among 4 patients with tuberculous hydronephrosis,post-treatment renal pelvic separation was(1.20±0.98)cm,with no significant difference from baseline( t = -1.675, P = 0.193);these patients underwent nephroureterectomy 1-2 years later. The remaining 16 patients without hydronephrosis underwent nephroureterectomy and were cured. All 19 patients in Stage Ⅱb underwent nephroureterectomy;17 were cured,and 2 developed ipsilateral perirenal fluid collections 3 months postoperatively,which resolved spontaneously with the standard 6-month anti-tuberculosis regimen. Among 62 patients in Stage Ⅲa,60 underwent nephroureterectomy. Of these,54 were cured;1 developed a urinary tract infection within 2 weeks postoperatively;3 showed contralateral renal disease progression at 3 months;and 1 developed ipsilateral perirenal fluid at 3 months,which resolved spontaneously with standard anti-tuberculosis therapy. One patient developed solitary kidney failure 7 months postoperatively and underwent ureteral stent placement,with disease remaining stable thereafter. Two patients refused surgery and received only anti-tuberculosis therapy;during follow-up,1 patient experienced disease progression and died of disseminated tuberculosis after 1 year,while the other developed contralateral renal involvement at 3 months and received standard 6-month therapy,with disease remaining stable. Among 9 patients in Stage Ⅲb,8 underwent nephroureterectomy and were cured. One patient,with severe adhesions precluding surgery,received anti-tuberculosis therapy alone,and disease remained stable over a 2-year follow-up. Conclusions:The CT-based staging system for renal tuberculosis proposed in this study(three stages and six subtypes)effectively reflects the severity of renal lesions and clearly delineates the clinical characteristics and prognostic outcomes at each stage. Stage Ⅰ patients treated with anti-tuberculosis drugs combined with double-J stent placement demonstrated favorable outcomes and high renal preservation rates. In contrast,Stages Ⅱ and Ⅲ patients showed poor responses to anti-tuberculosis therapy combined with drainage,with a higher risk of disease progression and relatively worse prognosis,highlighting the recommendation for early nephroureterectomy of the affected kidney.
5.A case of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome patient with systemic disseminated Nocardia nova disease
Li LIN ; Lei ZHENG ; Xiumei HU
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;48(9):1227-1230
A 51-year-old male presented to Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, on September 30, 2024, with a 2-month history of cough and a 1-week history of fever. He had a medical history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. The patient developed a paroxysmal cough in mid-July 2024, accompanied by a small amount of white phlegm and no fever. Despite treatment at a local community hospital, his symptoms persisted. After treatment at another local hospital on August 13, his cough improved. On September 23, the patient developed an unexplained fever. On September 25, a lump appeared below the left popliteal fossa and enlarged, prompting admission to our hospital. The patient presented with fever for one week and was found to have multiple abscesses in the lungs, buttocks, popliteal fossa, and other areas. Inflammatory markers (white blood cell count, neutrophil count, C-reactive protein, procalcitonin) were significantly elevated. Imaging and pathological findings were consistent with infection. Cultures grew Nocardia spp. Matria assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry suggested Nocardia veterana (confidence 80%), whereas 16S rRNA gene sequencing identified Nocardia nova. Both species belong to the Nocardia nova complex, which cannot be reliably differentiated by mass spectrometry alone. After admission, empirical antibacterial therapy was initiated with piperacillin-tazobactam and enrofloxacin, supplemented by antiretroviral therapy for HIV, Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia prophylaxis, gastric protection, nebulization, antihistamines, and correction of fluid and electrolyte imbalances. Local drainage of the left popliteal abscess was performed. On October 13, based on the pathogenic results from bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and pus, the diagnosis was disseminated nocardiosis. The antibiotic regimen was adjusted to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and imipenem, after which the patient became afebrile. At discharge, the patient was afebrile with stable vital signs. The left popliteal abscess had decreased in size. Inflammatory markers showed a continuous downward trend. The patient was discharged on continued antibiotic therapy.
6.Correlation analysis between the expression of chromogranin A and the clinico-pathological features of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms
Yanan QI ; Mulan JIN ; Anqi HUANG ; Jiaqi CHEN ; Xinmeng GUO ; Jun LU ; Xue LI ; Hongying ZHAO ; Xiumei HU
Chinese Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology 2025;41(7):862-867
Purpose To investigate the expression of chromogranin A(CgA)in gastroenteropancreatic neuroendo-crine neoplasms(GEP-NENs)and its relationship with clinicopathological features.Methods The clinicopathological data of GEP-NENs diagnosed in the Department of Pathology,Beijing Chao-yang Hospital,Capital Medical University from May 2011 to December 2024 were retrospectively analyzed.Immunohistochemical staining was applied to evaluate the expression of CgA,and the patients were divided into CgA(+)group and CgA(-)group.Differences in clinico-pathological features between the 2 groups were compared.Results The age of 229 patients ranged from 21 to 89 years,with an average age of 54.4 years.The most common primary site was the rectum(56.8%,130/229),fol-lowed by the stomach(16.6%,38/229),pancreas(14.4%,33/229),small intestine(6.1%,14/229),and colon(6.1%,14/229).There were 206 cases of single lesion and 23 cases of multiple lesions(number of tumors ≥2).There were 153 cases of G1(66.8%),29 cases of G2(12.7%),7 cases of G3(3.1%),and 40 cases of neuroendocrine carcinoma(NEC,17.5%).The positive rates of CgA in G1,G2,G3,and NEC groups were 37.2%,75.8%,71.4%,and 65.0%,respectively,with statistically significant differences(P<0.001).The positive rates of CgA in T1,T2,T3,and T4 were 37.2%,83.3%,75.9%,and 57.7%,respectively,with statistically significant differences(P<0.001).There were significant differences in age,vascular invasion,lymph node metasta-sis,and number of tumors between CgA(+)group and CgA(-)group(P<0.001),but there was no significant difference in sex,tumor location,Syn,and CD56 expression between the two groups(P=0.595,P=0.098,P=0.173,P=0.557).Conclusion Immunohistochemical antibody CgA is a useful marker for GEP-NENs.CgA positiv-ity may be a poor prognostic factor for GEP-NENs patients.
7.Effects of maytansine on proliferation,migration,invasion,apoptosis and autophagy of human thyroid cancer cells
Na GU ; Cheng TAN ; Luyao WANG ; Hongsheng SHEN ; Xijing LI ; Xinyan LI ; Cuicui LIU ; Xiumei ZHAO
Practical Oncology Journal 2025;39(1):21-29
Objective The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of maytansine on proliferation,migration,in-vasion,apoptosis and autophagy of human thyroid cancer C643 cells.Methods C643 cells were treated with different concentrations(0.049,0.195,0.781,3.125,12.5,50 and 200 μmol/L)of maytansine,the effect of maytansine on the proliferation of C643 cells was detected by the sulforhodamine B(SRB)method,and the concentration of subsequent experiments was determined.C643 cells in the logarithmic growth stage period were divided into the control group,low-dose group,mid-dose group and high-dose group.The effects of maytansine on migration and invasion abilities of C643 cells were detected by cell scratch and Transwell chamber assay;The levels of reactive oxygen species(ROS)were detected by 2′,7′-dichlorofluorescein diacetate(DCFH-DA)fluorescent probe experi-ment;The apoptosis rate of C643 cells was detected by flow cytometry;The expression of proteins related to apoptosis or autophagy was detected by Western blot.Results Maytansine at concentrations of 0.049,0.195,0.781,3.125,12.5,50 and 200 μmol/L could in-hibit the proliferation of C643 cells(P<0.05),and exhibited a significant concentration time dependence.The half maximal inhibitory concentrations(IC50)at 24,48 and 72 h were 54.255,5.193 and 0.647 μmol/L,respectively;The cell scratch and Transwell chamber results showed that maytansine at concentrations of 0.1,1 and 10 μmol/L could reduce the migration and invasion abilities of C643 cells(P<0.05 and P<0.01).The fluorescence probe results showed that maytansine at concentrations of 0.1,1 and 10μmol/L could increase the intracellular ROS levels of C643 cells(P<0.01).The flow cytometry results showed that maytansine at concentrations of 0.1,1 and 10 μmol/L could concentration dependently increase the apoptosis rate of C643 cells(P<0.01).The Western blot results showed that with the increase of maytansine concentrations,the expression of Bax protein related to apoptosis in C643 cells increased(P<0.05),the expression of Bcl-2 decreased(P<0.05),the expression of LC3Ⅱ/Ⅰ(P<0.05)and Beclin-1(P<0.01)increased,while the expression of p62 decreased(P<0.001).Conclusion Maytansine can inhibit the proliferation,migration and invasion of human thyroid cancer C643 cells,and induce the synergistic effect on apoptosis and autophagy by increasing intracellular ROS levels.
8.The Scientific Connotation of the Pathogenesis of"Dysfunction of Spleen Transforming Essences"in Colorectal Cancer Based on"Epigenetic-Reprogramming of Glucose Metabolism"
Xiumei FAN ; Wenbo HUANG ; Xueke LI ; Fengming YOU ; Fang LI ; Chong XIAO
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(2):460-465
The key link to colorectal cancer progression is that epigenetic derangements promote reprogramming of glucose metabolism.Based on many studies on the relationship between spleen being the origin of acquired constitution and epigenetics,spleen qi dispersing essence and glucose metabolism,combined with the extensive experience of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of colorectal cancer and the accumulation of researches on glucose metabolism,it is believed that the"epigenetic-reprogramming of glucose metabolism"pathology of colorectal cancer is the microscopic essence of the key pathogenesis of"dysfunction of spleen transforming essences".The"promoting spleen and dispersing essences"method means that"promoting spleen"to reverse epigenetic derangements and"dispersing essences"to regulate reprogramming of glucose metabolism was put forward to treat colorectal cancer.Look forward to enrich the scientific connotation of the pathogenesis of"dysfunction of spleen transforming essences",new ideas and potential empirical basis for traditional Chinese medicine intervention in colorectal cancer were provided.
9.Mechanism of protection of motor neurons in spinal cord anterior horn of SNI rats by acellular nerve allografts via the Bcl-2/Cyt-C/Apaf-1 signalling pathway
Mengyuan Zheng ; Zitong Hao ; Qinghua Zhu ; Zhuangzhuang Tian ; Xingda Guo ; Yuhe Zheng ; Cheng Li ; Xiumei Fu
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(11):2035-2042
Objective:
To investigate the protective effects and mechanisms of acellular nerve allografts (ANA) on motor neurons in the spinal cord anterior horn of sciatic nerve injury ( SNI) rats .
Methods:
SPF grade male SD rats were randomly divided into normal , model , ANA-bridged (bridge group) , and autologous nerve transplantation groups (autograft group) , with 6 rats in each group . The SNI rat model was established using the right sciatic nerve clamp method for 10 mm . In the bridge group , the ANA was bridged to the two severed ends of the injured sciatic nerve , and in the autograft group , the autologous nerves were flipped head to tail and then bridged to the two se- vered ends . A spectrophotometer was applied to determine the DNA content in normal nerves and ANA . The foot- print test was used to determine the sciatic nerve function index (SFI) of the rats in each group , the wet weight ra- tio of the anterior tibialis muscle was calculated . The morphology and structure of the anterior horn motor neurons of the spinal cord of each group were observed by HE staining. The immunofluorescence and Western blot were used to detect Apaf-1 , Caspase-3 , Bcl-2 , Bax , and Cyt-C proteins expression in the L4-6 segment of the spinal cord .
Results:
The DNA content in the ANA prepared in this study was significantly lower than that in normal nerves (P < 0. 05) . Compared with the normal group , the SFI and wet weight ratio of the anterior tibialis muscle were re- duced in the model group (P < 0. 001) ; compared with the model group , both SFI and wet weight ratio of the ante- rior tibialis muscle significantly increased in the bridge group and the autografts group ( P < 0. 05 , P < 0. 001) , and the SFI and wet weight ratio of the anterior tibialis muscle in the autograft group were higher than those in the bridge group (P < 0. 001 , P < 0. 01) . The results of HE staining showed that the motor neurons in the anterior horn of the spinal cord of the normal group were structurally intact and had clear cytosolic boundaries; the neurons in the model group were lysed and necrotic , with blurred cytosolic boundaries; the neurons in the bridge group were less lysed and necrotic , but the nuclear translocation phenomenon could still be seen; the neurons in the autograft group were morphologically and structurally intact with clear cytosolic boundaries . Compared with the normal group , the expression of Apaf-1 , Caspase-3 , Bax and Cyt-C proteins significantly increased in the model group (P < 0. 001 , P < 0. 01 , P < 0. 01 , P < 0. 05) . Compared with the model group , the expression of Apaf-1 , Caspase- 3 , Bax , and Cyt-C proteins significantly decreased (P < 0. 001 , P < 0. 05 , P < 0. 05 , P < 0. 05) ; but the expres- sion of Bcl-2 protein significantly increased in the bridge group and the autograft group (P < 0. 05) . The expression of Apaf-1 , Caspase-3 , Bax and Cyt-C proteins in the autografts group was lower than that in the bridge group (P < 0. 001 , P < 0. 05 , P < 0. 05 , P < 0. 05) .
Conclusion
ANA can exert a protective effect on motor neurons in the anterior horn of the spinal cord of SNI rats by improving the morphology and structure of neurons , increasing the ex- pression of Bcl-2 protein , but decreasing the expression of Cyt-C , Bax , Caspase-3 , and Apaf-1 proteins in the spi- nal cord . The mechanism of ANA may be related to the Bcl-2/Cyt-C/Apaf-1-mediated mitochondrial apoptosis sig- naling pathway .
10.Intervention effect of nicotinamide mononucleotide on subacute benzene exposure-induced hematotoxicity in mice
Haohan CHEN ; Hongyun CHEN ; Xiaoyu MAO ; Zongxin LI ; Xiaolin LUO ; Mengjun HOU ; Qin XIAO ; Yongmei XIAO ; Xiumei XING
China Occupational Medicine 2025;52(6):612-617
Objective To assess the intervention effect of nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) on the mouse model of hematotoxicity induced by subacute benzene exposure. Methods Benzene exposure and NMN intervention were adopted in a 2×2 factorial design, as benzene exposure and non-exposure, and NMN intervention and non-intervention. Male specific pathogen-free C57BL/6J mice were randomly assigned to negative control group, NMN control group, simple benzene exposure group and NMN intervention group, with 12 mice in each group. Benzene exposure of mice in simple benzene exposure group and NMN intervention group was conducted by dynamic inhalation of benzene at a concentration of 325 mg/m³ for six hours per day, five days per week for four weeks (28 days). Mice in the negative control and NMN control group inhaled clean air. During benzene exposure, mice in the NMN control group and NMN intervention group received NMN in drinking water at a dose of 300 mg/kg body weight. Peripheral blood samples of mice were collected for complete blood count analysis and calculation of composite inflammatory indices after 28 days. Results Interaction analysis showed that the counts of peripheral white blood cell, neutrophil, lymphocyte, and platelet of mice in the simple benzene exposure group were lower than those in the negative control group (all P<0.05). Neutrophil and platelet counts in the NMN intervention group were higher than those in the simple benzene exposure group (all P<0.05). The results of main effect analysis showed that the monocyte count of peripheral blood, systemic inflammatory index, systemic inflammatory response index, neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio and platelet/lymphocyte ratio of mice in the benzene exposure group increased (all P<0.05), and the basophil count and lymphocyte/monocyte ratio decreased (all P<0.05), compared with the control group. Conclusion Oral NMN alleviates subacute benzene-induced decreases in peripheral neutrophil and platelet counts in mice. This protective effect may be related to the targeted intervention of NMN on mitochondrial energy metabolism disorder and oxidative damage induced by benzene exposure in male mice.


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