1.Effects of the prolyl hydroxylase 2 inhibitor cpd17 on mouse osteogenic precursor cells
Zhongqiu DU ; Xiaoyang QI ; Ping YANG ; Jianglin YU ; Yixin CHEN ; Linjian ZHANG ; Xusheng QIU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(2):238-244
BACKGROUND:Prolyl hydroxylase domain 2(PHD2)inhibitors can regulate bone metabolism and relieve osteoporosis in ovariectomized rats.cpd17 is a small molecule oral PHD2 inhibitor newly developed by China Pharmaceutical University.It is effective in the treatment of renal anemia with few side effects,but its effect on bone formation and bone resorption is still unclear. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of cpd17 on mouse osteogenic precursor cells. METHODS:Osteogenic precursor cells were treated with cpd17.Alkaline phosphatase activity and extracellular matrix mineralization were measured,and the expression levels of osteogenesis-and osteoclastogenesis-related markers,as well as PHD2 and hypoxia-inducible factor 1α,were detected.After inhibition of the hypoxia-inducible factor 1α pathway using LW6(a hypoxia-inducible factor 1α pathway inhibitor),alkaline phosphatase activity and extracellular matrix mineralization were detected again,as well as the expression levels of osteogenesis-and osteoclastogenesis-related markers,PHD2 and hypoxia-inducible factor 1α. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:cpd17 significantly enhanced alkaline phosphatase activity and extracellular matrix mineralization,up-regulated the expression of osteogenesis-related markers,down-regulated the expression of osteoclastogenesis-related markers,up-regulated the expression of hypoxia-inducible factor 1α,down-regulate the expression of PHD2.However,cpd17's effects were significantly attenuated by LW6.To conclude,the PHD2 inhibitor cpd17 promotes osteogenic differentiation and inhibits osteoclastic differentiation through activation of the hypoxia-inducible factor 1α signaling pathway.
2.Intervention Effect of Suanzaoren Tang on Depression Model Rats Based on JNK/c-Myc/p53 Pathway
Shuailin DU ; Zhicheng HAO ; Ce ZHANG ; Jiyuan GUO ; Xusheng TIAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(5):12-19
ObjectiveTo investigate the intervention effects of Suanzaoren Tang on depression model rats induced by isolation combined with chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS), and to examine its influence on the c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK)/proto-oncogene protein (c-Myc)/tumor suppressor protein 53 (p53) signaling pathway, thereby revealing its potential functional mechanism. MethodsA total of 72 male SD rats were randomly divided into six groups using a strict random number table: blank group, model group, fluoxetine group (3.6 mg·kg-1), and high-, medium-, and low-dose Suanzaoren Tang groups (10, 5, 2.5 g·kg-1),with 12 rats in each group. A depression model was established using isolation combined with CUMS. Fluoxetine and different doses of Suanzaoren Tang were administered continuously for 28 days. Behavioral indicators such as sucrose water consumption and open field test scores were recorded. Western blot and immunohistochemistry (IHC) were employed to analyze the expression of key proteins in the JNK/c-Myc/p53 signaling pathway, and the terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) assay was used to evaluate the number of apoptotic cells in the hippocampus. ResultsCompared with the blank group, the model group exhibited a significantly reduced sucrose preference index (P<0.01), a lower total score of horizontal and vertical movements in the open field test (P<0.01), significantly increased expression of JNK, c-Myc, and p53 proteins in the hippocampus (P<0.01), and a higher number of TUNEL-positive cells in the hippocampus (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the sucrose preference index and the total score of horizontal and vertical movements in the open field test significantly increased in the high- and medium-dose Suanzaoren Tang groups and the fluoxetine group (P<0.05, P<0.01). The expression of JNK, c-Myc, and p53 proteins significantly decreased in all Suanzaoren Tang groups (high, medium, and low doses) and the fluoxetine group (P<0.05, P<0.01). The number of TUNEL-positive cells in the hippocampus also significantly decreased in these groups (P<0.01). ConclusionSuanzaoren Tang can regulate the expression of JNK/c-Myc/p53 proteins in the hippocampus of depression model rats, and its antidepressant mechanism may be related to its protective effect on hippocampal neurons.
3.Short-term efficacy and safety of McKeown and Sweet operation in the treatment of esophageal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Tao CHENG ; Xusheng WU ; Ziqiang HONG ; Hongchao LI ; Yunjiu GOU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;32(06):839-845
Objective To systematically evaluate the short-term efficacy and safety of McKeown and Sweet methods in the treatment of esophageal cancer. Methods PubMed, EMbase, The Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Wanfang, VIP, CNKI and Chinese Biomedical Literature database were searched for literature on the short-term efficacy and safety of McKeown and Sweet methods in the treatment of esophageal cancer published from the establishment to May 2023. Newcastle-Ottawa Scale was used to evaluate the quality of researches, and meta-analysis was performed using RevMan5.4. Results A total of 9 articles were included, involving 3687 patients including 1019 in the McKeown group and 2668 in the Sweet group. NOS score was 8-9 points. There were no statistical differences in the age, sex or American Joint Committee on Cancer stage between the two groups (P>0.05). Patients in the McKeown group had longer operative time and hospital stay, more intraoperative blood loss, and higher Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group scores than those in the Sweet group (P<0.05). However, the McKeown operation could remove more lymph nodes (P=0.001). In terms of safety, the incidences of pulmonary complications [OR=2.20, 95%CI (1.40, 3.46), P=0.001] and postoperative anastomotic leakage [OR=2.06, 95%CI (1.45, 2.92), P=0.001] were higher in the McKeown group than those in the Sweet group. In addition, there were no statistical differences between the two groups in the Karnofsky score, cardiac complications, vocal cord injury or paralysis, chylous leakage, or gastric emptying (P>0.05). Conclusion Compared with McKeown, Sweet method has advantages in operation time, intraoperative blood loss and hospital stay, and has lower incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications and anastomotic leakage. However, McKeown has more lymph node dissection.
4.Suanzaoren Tang Regulates SP1/SK1/S1PR1 Signaling Pathway to Reduce Hippocampal Neuroinflammation and Improve Synaptic Plasticity in Rat Model of Depression
Jianyu FENG ; Wenhua WANG ; Youwen WANG ; Ying TAN ; Xusheng TIAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(21):1-10
ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of Suanzaoren Tang on the rat model of depression established by solitary culture combined with chronic unpredictable mild stress by reshaping the inflammatory microenvironment and mediating changes in hippocampal synaptic plasticity. MethodsSeventy-two male SD rats were randomized by a random number table into six groups: control group, model group, fluoxetine group (0.003 6 g·kg-1), and high-(10 g·kg-1), medium-(5 g·kg-1), low-dose (2.5 g·kg-1)Suanzaoren Tang groups, with 12 rats per group. The sucrose preference rate and open field test scores of rats in each group were observed. Western blot was employed to determine the expression levels of the key proteins in the specificity protein 1 (SP1)/sphingosine kinase 1 (SK1)/sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 1 (S1PR1) signaling pathway, as well as hippocampal proteins synaptophysin Ⅰ (SYNⅠ), postsynaptic density protein-95 (PSD-95), and family with sequence similarity 19, member A5 (FAM19A5). Immunohistochemistry was employed to detect the positive expression of SP1, PSD-95, SYNⅠ, interleukin (IL)-10, and IL-6. Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was employed to determine the mRNA levels of SP1 and S1PR1. Finally, transmission electron microscopy was employed to observe the ultrastructural changes of hippocampal synapses. ResultsCompared with the control group, the model group exhibited a decrease in sucrose preference index (P<0.01) and reduced total scores for horizontal and vertical movements in the open field test (P<0.01), which indicated the successful modeling of depression. Moreover, the model group showed reduced synaptic vesicles in the hippocampus (P<0.01), up-regulated expression of SP1, SK1, S1PR1, and IL-6 (P<0.01), and down-regulated expression of SYNⅠ, PSD-95, FAM19A5, and IL-10 (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, high- and medium-dose Suanzaoren Tang and fluoxetine increased the sucrose preference index and the total scores for horizontal and vertical movements in the open field test (P<0.01). All Suanzaoren Tang groups and the fluoxetine group demonstrated reductions in SP1, SK1, S1PR1, and IL-6 expression (P<0.05, P<0.01), alongside restored synaptic vesicles in the hippocampus (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionSuanzaoren Tang modulates hippocampal expression of FAM19A5, SYNⅠ, PSD-95, IL-10, IL-6, and the SP1/SK1/S1PR1 pathway in the rat model of depression. The antidepressant effects may be related to the ability of reducing neuroinflammation and enhancing synaptic plasticity.
5.Suanzaoren Tang Regulates SP1/SK1/S1PR1 Signaling Pathway to Reduce Hippocampal Neuroinflammation and Improve Synaptic Plasticity in Rat Model of Depression
Jianyu FENG ; Wenhua WANG ; Youwen WANG ; Ying TAN ; Xusheng TIAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(21):1-10
ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of Suanzaoren Tang on the rat model of depression established by solitary culture combined with chronic unpredictable mild stress by reshaping the inflammatory microenvironment and mediating changes in hippocampal synaptic plasticity. MethodsSeventy-two male SD rats were randomized by a random number table into six groups: control group, model group, fluoxetine group (0.003 6 g·kg-1), and high-(10 g·kg-1), medium-(5 g·kg-1), low-dose (2.5 g·kg-1)Suanzaoren Tang groups, with 12 rats per group. The sucrose preference rate and open field test scores of rats in each group were observed. Western blot was employed to determine the expression levels of the key proteins in the specificity protein 1 (SP1)/sphingosine kinase 1 (SK1)/sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 1 (S1PR1) signaling pathway, as well as hippocampal proteins synaptophysin Ⅰ (SYNⅠ), postsynaptic density protein-95 (PSD-95), and family with sequence similarity 19, member A5 (FAM19A5). Immunohistochemistry was employed to detect the positive expression of SP1, PSD-95, SYNⅠ, interleukin (IL)-10, and IL-6. Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was employed to determine the mRNA levels of SP1 and S1PR1. Finally, transmission electron microscopy was employed to observe the ultrastructural changes of hippocampal synapses. ResultsCompared with the control group, the model group exhibited a decrease in sucrose preference index (P<0.01) and reduced total scores for horizontal and vertical movements in the open field test (P<0.01), which indicated the successful modeling of depression. Moreover, the model group showed reduced synaptic vesicles in the hippocampus (P<0.01), up-regulated expression of SP1, SK1, S1PR1, and IL-6 (P<0.01), and down-regulated expression of SYNⅠ, PSD-95, FAM19A5, and IL-10 (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, high- and medium-dose Suanzaoren Tang and fluoxetine increased the sucrose preference index and the total scores for horizontal and vertical movements in the open field test (P<0.01). All Suanzaoren Tang groups and the fluoxetine group demonstrated reductions in SP1, SK1, S1PR1, and IL-6 expression (P<0.05, P<0.01), alongside restored synaptic vesicles in the hippocampus (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionSuanzaoren Tang modulates hippocampal expression of FAM19A5, SYNⅠ, PSD-95, IL-10, IL-6, and the SP1/SK1/S1PR1 pathway in the rat model of depression. The antidepressant effects may be related to the ability of reducing neuroinflammation and enhancing synaptic plasticity.
6.Visual analysis of airway clearance technology research
Longying TIAN ; Hongli JIANG ; Xusheng SHI
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(23):3174-3179
Objective:To analyze the research on airway clearance technology, explore the trends, and research hotspots for airway clearance technology.Methods:The literature on airway clearance technology was searched in the Web of Science core database. The search period was from January 1, 2000, to August 31, 2023. Origin 2022, Scimago Graphica, VOSviewer 1.6.18, and CiteSpace 6.2.4 software were used for visualization analysis.Results:A total of 2 553 articles were included, and the number of articles on airway clearance technology showed a fluctuating upward trend from 2000 to 2023. The United States ranked first in the world in terms of publication volume. Chang was the author with the highest number of publications. Research institutions were mainly concentrated in universities in countries such as the United States, China, and Australia, with the University of Sydney having the highest publication volume. The research hotspots mainly focused on types of airway clearance disorders, types of airway clearance techniques, key populations and implementation sites for airway clearance.Conclusions:The number of publications on airway clearance technology continues to increase. It is necessary to strengthen interdisciplinary and cross-regional exchanges and enhance the depth and breadth of research by Chinese scholars.
7.Effects of acute sleep deprivation on behavior and synaptic biomarker expression in rats
Shibin ZHANG ; Lu WANG ; Chu WANG ; Pengcheng GUO ; Xusheng YAN ; Dongsheng HUO ; Zhanjun YANG ; Yanguo WANG ; Jianxin JIA
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2024;34(5):55-64
Objective To investigate the effects of acute sleep deprivation on the behavior and synaptic protein expression of rats.Methods Seventy healthy male Wistar rats were randomly divided into seven groups,a Control group and sleep deprivation groups(24,48,72,96,120 and 144 hours).The sleep deprivation rat model was established by the modified multiplatform water environment sleep deprivation method.Spatial learning and memory were assessed by the Morris water maze.Anxiety was assessed by the open field test.The morphology and quantity of hippocampal neurons were observed by Nissl staining.Western blot and Real-time PCR were used to determine the expression of synaptophysin(SYN),post-synaptic density protein-95(PSD-95),and brain-derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF)in rats.Results Compared with the Control group,the numbers of standing and modification were significantly increased by prolongation of the sleep deprivation time(P<0.05).The escape latency and path length were significantly increased in 120 and 144 h groups(P<0.05),whereas the number of platform crossings and the percentage of the target quadrant time were significantly decreased(P<0.01)and negatively correlated to the sleep deprivation time.The expression levels of BDNF,SYN,and PSD-95 were significantly decreased with the prolongation of sleep deprivation time(P<0.01).Conclusions With the increase in sleep deprivation time,cognitive dysfunction and anxiety gradually deteriorated,which may be related to decreases in the expression of synaptic biomarkers.
8.Analysis of the characteristics of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis with neuromuscular junction dysfunction prior to motor neuron degeneration
Jinghong ZHANG ; Zhaohui CHEN ; Li LING ; Hongmei CHENG ; Ying ZHANG ; Jiarui ZHAO ; Xusheng HUANG
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2024;63(7):660-665
Objective:To investigate the clinical and electrophysiological characteristics of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) with positive repetitive nerve stimulation (RNS) test results on the accessory nerve and negative needle electromyography (EMG) test results on the sternocleidomastoid with the goal to enrich the knowledge of disease progression in patients with ALS.Methods:The clinical data of 612 patients diagnosed with ALS at the Neurology Department of the First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital from June 2016 to August 2022 were collected. In total, 267 cases had undergone EMG tests on the sternocleidomastoid following a positive 3 Hz RNS test result on the accessory nerve, who were selected as the study subjects. The differences in clinical indicators were compared between RNS (+)/EMG (-) group and RNS (+)/EMG (+) group. A binomial distribution model with multiple variables was built to quantitatively analyze the major factors and their effects.Results:At the initial visit, 15.8% of patients with ALS were 3 Hz RNS (+) on the accessory nerve and EMG (-) on the ipsilateral sternocleidomastoid, accounting for 36.3% of RNS (+) patients. The decremental range of the 3 Hz RNS test delivered to the accessory nerve in these patients [-14% (-19%, -12%)] was lower than that in patients with RNS (+)/EMG (+) [-17% (-23%, -13%)] ( P<0.05), while the ratio of upper limb onset (64.9%) and non-definite diagnosis (28.9%) were higher [54.7% and 13.5% for patients with RNS (+)/EMG (+), P<0.05]. Furthermore, the Revised Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale (ALSFRS-R) score [40 (37, 42)], body mass index (BMI) [23.8 (22.0, 25.4) kg/m 2] and forced vital capacity (FVC) [92.8% (76.6%, 103.8%)] were higher in patients with RNS(+)/EMG(+) ( P<0.05). The multivariate model suggested that, in patients with RNS (+)/EMG (-), the ratio of upper limb onset to lower limb onset was 1.04, while that of upper limb onset to bulbar onset was 2.02, and that of lower limb onset to bulbar onset was 1.94. The ratio of non-definite ALS to definite ALS was 1.13. The ALSFRS-R score, BMI, and FVC had a protective contribution to the electrophysiological function of the motor neurons. The ratio of the effect size of the ALSFRS-R or BMI to that of FVC was 3.37 and 1.14, respectively. Conclusions:Patients with ALS that were 3 Hz RNS (+) on the accessory nerve and EMG (-) on the ipsilateral sternocleidomastoid had a smaller decremental range of the compound muscle action potential amplitude, and a higher proportion of upper limb onset and non-definite ALS. A higher ALSFRS-R score, BMI, and FVC have a protective effect to the electrophysiological function of motor neurons. The effect size of the ALSFRS-R score is the largest, followed by BMI and FVC.
9.Analysis of the impact of periampullary diverticula on the incidence of post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis
Tianyu DE ; Xusheng AN ; Guoqiang WANG ; Qi WANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2024;41(8):640-646
Objective:To analyze the association between periampullary diverticula (PAD) and the incidence of post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis (PEP), and to further classify diverticula types, and explore the impact of different types of diverticula on PEP.Methods:Data of 505 patients who underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for various reasons in General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University from May 2021 to May 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were classified into the diverticula group ( n=133) and the non-diverticula group ( n=372) based on the presence of PAD. The diverticula group was subdivided into types Ⅰ ( n=29), Ⅱ ( n=57), Ⅲ ( n=34), Ⅳ ( n=13) according to the Li-Tanaka classification. The incidences of PEP were compared between the diverticula group and the non-diverticula group, as well as among the four subgroups within the diverticula group. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to identify the independent risk factors for PEP. Results:There were significant differences in median age (72 years VS 66 years, Z=-4.626, P<0.001), common bile duct stones [80.45% (107/133) VS 59.94% (223/372), χ2=18.191, P<0.001], acute cholangitis [81.20% (108/133) VS 67.10% (231/372), χ2=16.208, P<0.001], malignant biliary stricture [8.27% (11/133) VS 23.39% (87/372), χ2=14.314, P<0.001] and pancreatic malignant diseases [7.52% (10/133) VS 18.55% (69/372), χ2=9.032, P=0.003] between the diverticula group and the non-diverticula group. The incidence of PEP in the diverticula group was significantly higher than that in the non-diverticula group [24.81% (33/133) VS 7.26% (27/372), χ2=28.835, P<0.001]. The incidence of PEP (36.84%,21/57) in type Ⅱ PAD patients was the highest, showing a significant difference compared with that of type Ⅲ [11.76% (4/34), χ2=6.984, P=0.008]. PAD ( OR=5.045, 95% CI: 2.898-11.194, P<0.001) and difficult cannulation ( OR=4.123, 95% CI: 1.968-8.490, P<0.001) were independent risk factors for PEP. In the Li-Tanaka classification, type Ⅰ ( OR=3.055, 95% CI: 1.131-8.251, P=0.028) PAD and type Ⅱ PAD ( OR=6.082, 95% CI: 3.468-13.344, P<0.001) had a higher risk of PEP compared with non-PAD patients. Conclusion:PAD is one of the independent risk factors for PEP. Types Ⅰ and Ⅱ PAD, according to the Li-Tanaka classification, are associated with an elevated risk of PEP when compared with non-PAD patients.
10.Study on the Innovative Development of Digital Health
Lejia XIONG ; Yi GUO ; Xusheng WU ; Dehua HU ; Xiaofeng HE
Journal of Medical Informatics 2024;45(6):19-23,29
Purpose/Significance To analyze the current situation and problems of the development of digital health in China,and to explore how to promote the innovative development of digital health.Method/Process The current situation and main problems of digital health are studied and analyzed by the method of literature research and network survey,and the paths of the innovative development of digital health are devised based on case analysis.Result/Conclusion Digital technology has become the key to breaking down multiple barriers to digital health development.The paper puts forward the specific path of"sharing and cooperative governance platform-indus-trial security system-intelligent supervision mechanism"and the digital technology-based countermeasures to promote innovative devel-opment of the industry.

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