1.Analysis on Formation Mechanism of Self-precipitation in Process of Compound Decoction of Famous Classical Formula Sinitang
Meihui LI ; Xi FENG ; Xinyu LUO ; Juehan ZHOU ; Yunya HUANG ; Shuhan LI ; Yanfen CHENG ; Shu FU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(22):145-152
ObjectiveTo explore the main mechanism of self-precipitation formed during the decoction of Sinitang(SNT), and to provide a research basis for exploring the differences in the toxic and effective components of this compound. MethodsThe average precipitation yields of SNT, Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma(GRR)-Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata(ALRP) decoction(GF), ALRP-Zingiberis Rhizoma(ZR) decoction(FJ), GRR-ZR decoction(GJD), ALRP decoction(FZ), ZR decoction(GJ) and GRR decoction(GC) were determined. The four main self-precipitation samples of SNT, GF, FZ and GC were physically characterized by particle size, scanning electron microscopy(SEM), pH, total dissolved solids(TDS), conductivity, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR) analysis. The chemical compositions of SNT decoction and its different phases was identified by ultra-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-electrostatic field orbitrap high-resolution mass spectrometry(UPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap-MS) for SNT, SNT self-precipitation and SNT supernatant, and the contents of its main toxic and effective components were determined by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC). ResultsPrecipitation yield results of the 7 samples of SNT decoction and single decoction showed that SNT had the highest self-precipitation yield. The formation of SNT self-precipitation was mainly related to the reaction between ALRP and GRR components to form complexes, and FT-IR showed that GRR had the greatest influence on the formation of self-precipitation. A total of 110 components were identified in the SNT decoction, including 100 components in the SNT self-precipitation and 106 components in the SNT supernatant. And quantitative results of the main toxic and effective components revealed that the reaction between ALRP and GRR components formed complexes, resulting in the following content hierarchy for free components:SNT decoctionsupernatantself-precipitation, these components included free liquiritin, benzoylmesaconine, benzoylaconitine, benzoylhypacoitine, liquiritigenin, aconitine, hypoaconitine, isoliquiritigenin and ammonium glycyrrhizinate. ConclusionSNT exhibits spontaneous precipitation during compound decoction, with GRR exerting the greatest influence on its formation. This suggests GRR plays a significant role in the detoxification of SNT. The differences in the self-precipitated toxic-effective components of SNT compound decoction primarily manifest as changes in component content, reflecting the characteristics of SNT "deposition in vitro and sustained release in vivo" and the importance of "administered at draught" in the clinical application of SNT.
2.Regulatory role of miR-351-5p in lipopolysaccharide-induced ferroptosis of cardiomyocytes
Mengru ZHANG ; Yanfen PENG ; Qingwen LI ; Lishan FU ; Qingsen RAN ; Dan-dan LI ; Baolin LI
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2025;41(6):1162-1169
AIM:This study aims to investigate the role of ferroptosis in the myocardium of mice with lipopoly-saccharide(LPS)-induced sepsis and in the injury of H9c2 rat cardiomyocytes,and to explore the regulatory function of microRNA-351-5p(miR-351-5p)in this context.METHODS:An in vivo model of sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy was established in mice through intraperitoneal injection of LPS.Twenty-four mice were randomly divided into negative control(NC)group,LPS group,and LPS+ferroptosis inhibitor ferrostatin-1(Fer-1)group.Hematoxylin-eosin(HE)staining was conducted to assess cardiac injury,and plasma levels of creatine kinase(CK)and lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)were also measured.Additionally,the levels of Fe2+and malondialdehyde(MDA)in plasma were quantified,and the mRNA levels of acyl-CoA synthetase long chain family member 4(ACSL4)and prostaglandin-endperoxide synthase 2(PTGS2)were de-tected by RT-qPCR.In vitro,H9c2 cardiomyocytes were stimulated with LPS to create cellular models,followed by treat-ment with Fer-1,inhibitor NC,or miR-351-5p inhibitor.Cell viability was evaluated using CCK8 assay,intracellular re-active oxygen species(ROS)were measured by flow cytometry,intracellular Fe2+levels were assessed using a fluorescence probe,and the protein expression of glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4)and ACSL4 was analyzed by Western blot.The MDA and reduced glutathione(GSH)levels were measured using commercial kits.MicroRNA(miRNA)sequencing was performed on the LPS-stimulated H9c2 cardiomyocyte models,with differential miRNAs identified and subsequently vali-dated using RT-qPCR.RESULTS:The mice in LPS group exhibited significant myocardial tissue dysregulation com-pared with NC group,with enlarged space,increased plasma CK and LDH levels(P<0.05),elevated Fe2+and MDA levels in myocardial tissues(P<0.05),and increased mRNA levels of ACSL4 and PTGS2(P<0.05).In contrast,the mice in LPS+Fer-1 group demonstrated improved myocardial tissue structure,reduced space,decreased plasma CK and LDH levels(P<0.05),and lower Fe2+and MDA levels in myocardial tissues(P<0.05),along with decreased mRNA level of PTGS2(P<0.05).In H9c2 cardiomyocytes,cell viability,intracellular GSH level,and GPX4 protein level were significantly reduced in LPS group compared with NC group(P<0.05),while ROS,MDA,Fe2+,and ACSL4 protein levels were elevated(P<0.05).The cells in LPS+Fer-1 group showed increased viability,intracellular GSH level,and GPX4 protein level compared with LPS group(P<0.05),alongside reduced ROS,MDA,Fe2+,and ACSL4 levels(P<0.05).miRNA sequencing revealed a significant decrease in several miRNAs,with miR-351-5p showing the most pro-nounced reduction.In LPS+miR-351 inhibitor group,H9c2 cell viability significantly declined(P<0.05),and the levels of GSH and GPX4 were notably lowered(P<0.05),while ROS,MDA,Fe2+and ACSL4 protein levels were significantly elevated(P<0.05).However,in LPS+miR-351 inhibitor+Fer-1 group,the cell viability increased(P<0.05),and the GSH level rose significantly(P<0.05),with corresponding decreases in intracellular ROS,Fe2+and ACSL4 protein levels(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:Inhibition of ferroptosis attenuated sepsis-induced myocardial injury,and inhibition of miR-351-5p promotes sepsis-induced ferroptosis of H9c2 cardiomyocytes.
3.Regulatory role of miR-351-5p in lipopolysaccharide-induced ferroptosis of cardiomyocytes
Mengru ZHANG ; Yanfen PENG ; Qingwen LI ; Lishan FU ; Qingsen RAN ; Dan-dan LI ; Baolin LI
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2025;41(6):1162-1169
AIM:This study aims to investigate the role of ferroptosis in the myocardium of mice with lipopoly-saccharide(LPS)-induced sepsis and in the injury of H9c2 rat cardiomyocytes,and to explore the regulatory function of microRNA-351-5p(miR-351-5p)in this context.METHODS:An in vivo model of sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy was established in mice through intraperitoneal injection of LPS.Twenty-four mice were randomly divided into negative control(NC)group,LPS group,and LPS+ferroptosis inhibitor ferrostatin-1(Fer-1)group.Hematoxylin-eosin(HE)staining was conducted to assess cardiac injury,and plasma levels of creatine kinase(CK)and lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)were also measured.Additionally,the levels of Fe2+and malondialdehyde(MDA)in plasma were quantified,and the mRNA levels of acyl-CoA synthetase long chain family member 4(ACSL4)and prostaglandin-endperoxide synthase 2(PTGS2)were de-tected by RT-qPCR.In vitro,H9c2 cardiomyocytes were stimulated with LPS to create cellular models,followed by treat-ment with Fer-1,inhibitor NC,or miR-351-5p inhibitor.Cell viability was evaluated using CCK8 assay,intracellular re-active oxygen species(ROS)were measured by flow cytometry,intracellular Fe2+levels were assessed using a fluorescence probe,and the protein expression of glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4)and ACSL4 was analyzed by Western blot.The MDA and reduced glutathione(GSH)levels were measured using commercial kits.MicroRNA(miRNA)sequencing was performed on the LPS-stimulated H9c2 cardiomyocyte models,with differential miRNAs identified and subsequently vali-dated using RT-qPCR.RESULTS:The mice in LPS group exhibited significant myocardial tissue dysregulation com-pared with NC group,with enlarged space,increased plasma CK and LDH levels(P<0.05),elevated Fe2+and MDA levels in myocardial tissues(P<0.05),and increased mRNA levels of ACSL4 and PTGS2(P<0.05).In contrast,the mice in LPS+Fer-1 group demonstrated improved myocardial tissue structure,reduced space,decreased plasma CK and LDH levels(P<0.05),and lower Fe2+and MDA levels in myocardial tissues(P<0.05),along with decreased mRNA level of PTGS2(P<0.05).In H9c2 cardiomyocytes,cell viability,intracellular GSH level,and GPX4 protein level were significantly reduced in LPS group compared with NC group(P<0.05),while ROS,MDA,Fe2+,and ACSL4 protein levels were elevated(P<0.05).The cells in LPS+Fer-1 group showed increased viability,intracellular GSH level,and GPX4 protein level compared with LPS group(P<0.05),alongside reduced ROS,MDA,Fe2+,and ACSL4 levels(P<0.05).miRNA sequencing revealed a significant decrease in several miRNAs,with miR-351-5p showing the most pro-nounced reduction.In LPS+miR-351 inhibitor group,H9c2 cell viability significantly declined(P<0.05),and the levels of GSH and GPX4 were notably lowered(P<0.05),while ROS,MDA,Fe2+and ACSL4 protein levels were significantly elevated(P<0.05).However,in LPS+miR-351 inhibitor+Fer-1 group,the cell viability increased(P<0.05),and the GSH level rose significantly(P<0.05),with corresponding decreases in intracellular ROS,Fe2+and ACSL4 protein levels(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:Inhibition of ferroptosis attenuated sepsis-induced myocardial injury,and inhibition of miR-351-5p promotes sepsis-induced ferroptosis of H9c2 cardiomyocytes.
4.Suggestions for prevention and nursing techniques of venous thromboembolism in patients with corona virus 2019 combined with trauma
Na BI ; Xiaojie FU ; Yuan GAO ; Zuyun GONG ; Yanfen DONG ; Na DOU ; Xiaojing SU ; Zonghong ZHU ; Jing ZHOU ; Xiaoling ZHANG ; Lingyan CHENG ; Yufeng YANG ; Xia XIAO
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2020;36(3):197-201
Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients with trauma are at high risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), which must be taken seriously in the therapeutic processes. Hypercoagulable state is induced by 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in many ways, such as increasing the level of inflammatory factors and fibrinogen, and inducing endothelial cell injury. The venous wall injuries from trauma and operation directly or indirectly trigger off the exogenous coagulation pathway and the microcirculation can be damaged at the same time, which may initiate the exogenous pathway of VTE. Immobilization of limbs and forced bed rest during the treatment of traumatic patients will slow venous blood flow. Chronic non-communicable diseases such as diabetes in the elderly were independent risk factors for VTE. Furthermore, the persistent fever, severe lung disease, respiratory failure, sepsis and invasive technology application add the risk of VTE and the difficulty of treatment. In order to help effective prevention VTE of for COVID-19 patients with trauma, the authors put forward relevant technical suggestions for prevention and nursing of VTE to provide basis for nursing work during pandemic of COVID-19.
5.Correlation analysis between lower extremity CTA and ABI about diabetic lower extremity disease
Weihong HE ; Xin ZHAO ; Xi FU ; Tingsong FANG ; Qi KE ; Yanfen RAO
Journal of Practical Radiology 2017;33(11):1736-1739
Objective To investigate the correlation between lower extremity CTA and ankle brachial index (ABI) of the diabetic lower extremity arterial disease (LEAD),and to study the difference of the examination methods.Methods 80 patients of clinical diagnosed with diabetic LEAD that underwent CTA check were enrolled.The indexes of ABImax,ABImin,ABIave and lower limb atherosclerosis integral (LEAI) of the 80 patients were calculated respectively,and the relationship and correlation were analyzed between ABI and LEAI in different degree of lower extremity arterial calcification.Results ABI index of 58 (58/80) cases could be determined,with an average of 0.87.CTA results displayed that below-the-knee artery had a high incidence of atherosclerosis.According to the degree of arterial calcification,non-calcified in 4(4/58) cases,mild in 20(20/58),moderate in 10(10/58),and severe in 24(24/58).The patients with moderate and severe calcification,means the arterial calcification,had lower ABI (P =0.001),higher LEAI (P < 0.001),and higher pressure of brachial artery(P =0.03).There was weak correlation between ABImax and LEAI(r =-0.48) and the best correlation between ABIave and LEAI(r=-0.59).The correlations between ABI and LEAI of non calcified cases were better than that of calcified ones.Conclusion ABI monitoring of diabetic LEAD has some limitations.Diabetic lower extremity artery CTA has important clinical value that can accurately assess the degree of arterial calcification and occlusion.
6.Development and effectiveness of evidence implementation training
Chunqing WANG ; Yan HU ; Yingfeng ZHOU ; Ying GU ; Weijie XING ; Yanfen FU
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2017;52(4):464-469
Objective To develop training program of evidence implementation(EI) based on PARIHS model and to evaluate the effectiveness on clinical nurses for evidence-based nursing knowledge,attitudes and ability,and to understand the evaluation of participants about the methodological training.Methods A quasi-experiment design was conducted.A 6-month comprehensive evidence implementation training program was developed including methodological lecture,group discussion,EI case analysis,EI project development and implementation,and was carried out among 44 clinical nurses from 11 tertiary hospitals in Shanghai.The participants' EBN knowledge,attitudes and ability were measured by EBN knowledge,attitudes and ability questionnaire at 3 months and 6 months after training.Results Participants' EBN knowledge and ability were significantly improved at 3 months and 6 months after training(P<0.05),and participants' EBN attitude had no significant difference before and after training (P>0.05).The level of training satisfaction among participants was higher than 80.0%,and participants had finished 22 evidence implementation programs.Conclusion Evidence implementation training based on PARIHS can enhance clinical nurses' EBN knowledge and ability.Participants' EBN attitude hasn't been significantly improved.Participants have high satisfaction towards methodological training.
7.Training needs of clinical nurses for evidence implementation and its influencing factors
Chunqing WANG ; Yan HU ; Yilei WANG ; Yingfeng ZHOU ; Weijie XING ; Yanfen FU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2017;23(16):2105-2108
Objective To investigate the training needs of evidence implementation of clinical nurses and its influencing factors.Methods A total of 645 clinical nurses were investigated on training needs of evidence implementation by field and web survey with self-designed questionnaire about training needs of evidence implementation.Results The demand rates on training needs (17 entries) of evidence implementation in nurses were higher than 90.0%. The training methods and assessment methods of evidence implementation were diversified. There were statistically significant differences in some of the demand rates among different educational background, duties, research experiences (with or without), and attending time of evidence-based nursing training (t=26.990, 10.020, 8.719, 14.600;P<0.05).Conclusions The evidence implementation training should be carried out according to different educational background, duties, research experiences and the length of evidence-based nursing training of nurses. Besides, the training methods and assessment methods should be diversified.
8.Reference value range of pulse oximetry plethysmographic waveform parameters in the normal adults
Chen LI ; Jun XU ; Fei HAN ; Xiaocui ZHANG ; Yangyang FU ; Liangliang ZHENG ; Daoyuan JING ; Ruifeng ZENG ; Xiaohe LIU ; Banghan DING ; Yingping TIAN ; Yanfen CHAI ; Zhongqiu LU ; Huadong ZHU ; Xuezhong YU
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2016;25(12):1294-1300
Objective To Pulse oximetry saturation has been wildly used clinically.It has been reported that pulse oximetry plethysmographic waveform (POP) reflected the peripheral tissue perfusion.In this study,we parameterized POP,observed the value of POP parameters in normal adults,and established the normal reference value range.Methods A multi-center prospective descriptive study.Total of 1 019 adult volunteers with normovolemia from 7 cities were enrolled in this study.Sex,age,height,weight and pulse oximetry data in awake and spontaneous breathing under in quiet conditions in the room temperature were collected.POP parameters and perfusion index were analyzed using MATLAB 2012a software.The normal reference value ranges of POP parameters,including the amplitude of POP (Amp) and the area under the curve of POP (AUC),were formulated.Results Statistical differences of POP parameters were detected between men and women in the normal adult.The 95% confidence reference value of POP parameters in normal population was as follows:Amp (104.8-2298.7) PVA and AUC (3265.8-6028.5) PVPGin total,Amp (129.4-2433.6) PVA and AUC (3319.0-5862.2) PVPG in male;Amp (89.5-2138.2) PVA and AUC (3163.9-5929.9) PVPG in female.Conclusions POP,including the amplitude of POP (Amp) and the area under the curve of POP (AUC),had normal reference value ranges in normal adults.
9.Effects of non nutritive sucking and oral support training on oral feeding process and growth in premature infants
You ZHANG ; Yanfen TONG ; Jianying LI ; Xiaodan FU ; Xiaochun CHEN
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2016;22(33):4821-4822,4823
Objective To investigate the effects of non-nutritive sucking ( NNS) and oral support on the feeding process and expression of premature infants .Methods Totals of 110 cases of premature infants with feeding difficulty in department of neonatal from June 2014 to January 2016 were researched .They were divided randomly into observation and control group , with 55 cases in each group .The control group was given routine feeding ,and the observation group was added with oral motor function training ,and the non nutritive sucking and oral support were carried out .The feeding efficiency , the effect of feeding , the amount of milk intake , the transition time of feeding , the duration of the first feeding were observed , and the satisfaction of two groups were compared.Results In the observation group , the feeding efficiency , the effect of feeding , the amount of milk intake, the transition time of feeding , the duration of the first feeding were significantly better than the control group ( P<0.05 ) .The satisfaction of observation group was significantly higher than that of the control group (P<0.05).Conclusions Non nutritive sucking and oral support and oral motor function training can effectively improve the oral feeding of preterm infants , and promote the growth of premature infant body mass .
10.Analysis of mature T-cell and NK-cell lymphoma with CD30 expression based on latest WHO classification.
Yanfen FENG ; ; Jia FU ; ; Shumei YAN ; ; Yihong LING ; ; Yili HUANG ; ; Muyan CAI ; ; Huilan RAO ;
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2014;43(8):508-511
OBJECTIVETo investigate the frequency of different types of mature T- and NK-cell lymphomas diagnosed in a 4-year period at Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, and to study baseline CD30 for potential anti-CD30 targeted therapy in mature T- and NK-cell lymphoma.
METHODSAll cases of mature T- and NK-cell lymphoma diagnosed at Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center from September 1, 2009 to August 31, 2013, were reviewed. Paraffin-blocks of available 164 consecutive cases were stained for CD30 immunohistochemistry using EnVision protocol.
RESULTSA total of 625 cases of mature T- and NK-cell lymphomas were diagnosed and the most common type was extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma (ENKTL), nasal type 319 (51.0%) cases, followed by angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (AITL) (119 cases, 19.0%), peripheral T-cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified (PTCL-NOS) (81 cases, 13.0%), and anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (ALCL), including 48 cases (7.7%) of systematic ALCL and 11 cases (1.8%) of primary cutaneous ALCL. Besides ALCL, ENKTL had the highest expression rate of CD30 among the 164 cases, with positivity observed in 41 cases (62.1%, 41/66). Only 1 case of PTCL-NOS was CD30 positive. CD30 was not expressed in all 28 cases of AITL and other rare types of mature T- and NK-cell lymphoma.
CONCLUSIONSThe frequency of different types of mature T- and NK-cell lymphoma encountered at Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center was similar to that seen in other areas of China and other Asia countries. CD30 expression is different among several types of mature T- and NK-cell lymphoma. In addition to ALCL, ENKTL has the highest expression rate of CD30, which may be a candidate disease for anti-CD30 targeted therapy.
China ; epidemiology ; Humans ; Immunohistochemistry ; Killer Cells, Natural ; Lymphoma, Extranodal NK-T-Cell ; epidemiology ; pathology ; Lymphoma, Large-Cell, Anaplastic ; epidemiology ; pathology ; Lymphoma, Primary Cutaneous Anaplastic Large Cell ; epidemiology ; pathology ; Lymphoma, T-Cell, Peripheral ; epidemiology ; pathology ; T-Lymphocytes

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