1.Danggui Shaoyaosan Regulates Nrf2/SLC7A11/GPX4 Signaling Pathway to Inhibit Ferroptosis in Rat Model of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Xinqiao CHU ; Yaning BIAO ; Ying GU ; Meng LI ; Tiantong JIANG ; Yuan DING ; Xiaping TAO ; Shaoli WANG ; Ziheng WEI ; Zhen LIU ; Yixin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(16):35-42
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of Danggui Shaoyaosan on ferroptosis in the rat model of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and explore the underlying mechanism based on the nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)/solute carrier family 7 member 11 (SLC7A11)/glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) signaling pathway. MethodsThe sixty SD rats were randomly grouped as follows: control, model, Yishanfu (0.144 g·kg-1), and low-, medium-, and high-dose (2.44, 4.88, and 9.76 g·kg-1, respectively) Danggui Shaoyaosan. A high-fat diet was used to establish the rat model of NAFLD. After 12 weeks of modeling, rats were treated with corresponding agents for 4 weeks. Then, the body weight and liver weight were measured, and the liver index was calculated. At the same time, serum and liver samples were collected. The levels or activities of total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and Fe2+ in the serum and TC, TG, free fatty acids (FFA), malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPX), and Fe2+ in the liver were measured. Hematoxylin-eosin staining and oil red O staining were employed to observe the pathological changes in the liver. Immunofluorescence was used to assess the reactive oxygen species (ROS) content in the liver. Mitochondrial morphology was observed by transmission electron microscopy. The protein levels of Nrf2, SLC7A11, GPX4, transferrin receptor 1 (TFR1), and divalent metal transporter 1 (DMT1) in the liver were determined by Western blot. ResultsCompared with the control group, the model group showed increases in the body weight, liver weight, liver index, levels or activities of TC, TG, ALT, AST, and Fe2+ in the serum, levels of TC, TG, FFA, MDA, Fe2+, and ROS in the liver, and protein levels of TFR1 and DMT1 in the liver (P<0.01), and decreases in the activities of SOD, GPX and the protein levels of Nrf2, SLC7A11, and GPX4 in the liver (P<0.05, P<0.01). Meanwhile, the liver tissue in the model group presented steatosis, iron deposition, mitochondrial shrinkage, and blurred or swollen mitochondrial cristae. Compared with the model group, all doses of Danggui Shaoyaosan reduced the body weight, liver weight, liver index, levels or activities of TC, TG, ALT, AST, and Fe2+ in the serum, levels of TC, TG, FFA, MDA, Fe2+, and ROS in the liver, and protein levels of TFR1 and DMT1 in the liver (P<0.01), while increasing the activities of SOD and GPX and the protein levels of Nrf2, SLC7A11, and GPX4 in the liver (P<0.01). Furthermore, Danggui Shaoyaosan alleviated steatosis, iron deposition, and mitochondrial damage in the liver. ConclusionDanggui Shaoyaosan may inhibit lipid peroxidation and ferroptosis by activating the Nrf2/SLC7A11/GPX4 signaling pathway to treat NAFLD.
2.Anti-angiogenic therapy as a beacon of hope in the battle against pulmonary NUT midline carcinoma.
Linyan TIAN ; Siyu LEI ; Yaning YANG ; Haiyan XU ; Chengming LIU ; Yan WANG
Frontiers of Medicine 2025;19(4):681-688
Primary pulmonary nuclear protein of the testis (NUT) midline carcinoma (NMC) is a rare and highly aggressive thoracic malignancy that poses significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in clinical practice. This tumor is characterized by its heterogeneous clinical presentations and poor prognosis, often evading accurate initial diagnosis. In this study, we present two cases of primary pulmonary NMC treated with an integrated therapeutic approach combining anti-angiogenic agents, platinum-based chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. This multimodal strategy achieved survival durations of 32 and 13 months, respectively, surpassing the currently reported median survival of advanced NMC. Through a systematic literature review of reported cases, we have summarized the currently used diagnostic methods and treatment modalities for NMC. Our findings suggest that multimodal therapy incorporating anti-angiogenic treatment may offer superior clinical outcomes compared to conventional monotherapy regimens, particularly for patients who are not eligible for surgery. This comprehensive investigation enhances our understanding of NMC management by elucidating diagnostic pitfalls through histopathological correlation and proposing an effective therapeutic combination that demonstrates improved survival outcomes. By providing valuable insights into the diagnosis and treatment of primary pulmonary NMC, we hope to contribute to the development of more effective strategies for managing this rare and aggressive malignancy.
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3.Analysis of the current status and regulatory effectiveness of daylighting and artificial lighting in primary and secondary school classrooms in Shanghai
YANG Jianping,LIN Jianhai,LI Ping,ZHENG Chaojun,WANG Yaning,LIU Jiajia,MAO Jie
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(6):780-783
Objective:
To understand the current situation and regulatory effectiveness of daylighting and artificial lighting in primary and secondary school classrooms in Shanghai, so as to provide a basis for enhancing the visual environment of school classrooms.
Methods:
From April 2021 to December 2023, the daylighting and artificial lighting conditions of classrooms in 1 735 regular primary and secondary schools currently in operation in Shanghai were monitored, and the qualified rate of each indicator was calculated. The Chisquare test or Fisher exact probability method were used to compare the differences in qualification rates across different educational stages, regions, school type, both before and after the implementation of regulatory measures. The regulatory measures included convene interview, propaganda and education, supervision order, supervisory opinion paper, rectification requests and offenses and punishment.
Results:
The qualified rate of daylighting and artificial lighting in primary and secondary school classrooms was 30.1%, with a qualified daylighting rate of 85.6% and a qualified artificial lighting rate of 32.9%. There was no statistically significant differences in the qualified rate of daylighting and artificial lighting in primary and secondary schools (32.4%,28.1%;χ2=3.76,P>0.05). However, statistically significant differences were found in the qualified rate of daylighting and artificial lighting in urban and rural school classrooms (32.6%,26.7%), as well as in public and private schools (31.4%, 20.6%) (χ2=6.99,9.92,P<0.05). Following the implementation of regulatory measures, the qualified rate of classroom daylighting and artificial lighting improved from 30.1% to 83.2%, while the respective qualified rates of daylighting and artificial lighting increased from 85.6% to 91.1% and 32.9% to 90.5%. Compared to the preimplementation period, the qualified rate of classroom daylighting and artificial lighting, as well as the respective rates of daylighting and artificial lighting, all showed statistically significant differences after the implementation of regulatory measures (χ2=995.29,25.34,1 219.87,P<0.01).
Conclusions
Effective regulatory measures can promote enhanced classroom daylighting and artificial lighting. Attention should be paid to improving classroom artificial lighting, in order to provide students with enhanced visual environment.
4.The effect of phased goal oriented liquid therapy on tissue perfusion and cognitive function in lung cancer patients undergoing radical surgery
Xianghui WANG ; Yongxue CHEN ; Xinbo WANG ; Xiaona WEI ; Manman MA ; Yan SUN ; Danqi REN ; Yanan LIU ; Yaning GUO ; Rui WANG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2024;26(1):43-47
Objective:To explore the effects of phased goal directed fluid therapy (GDFT) during anesthesia surgery on tissue perfusion and cognitive function in patients undergoing radical lung cancer surgery.Methods:A total of 108 lung cancer patients were prospectively selected and randomly divided into a control group and a study group using a random number table method. The control group received classical restrictive liquid therapy, while the study group received staged GDFT. We compared the surgical time, intraoperative blood loss, colloid fluid dosage, crystalloid fluid dosage, total output, and urine volume between two groups of patients; Two groups of patients were compared in terms of oxygenation index (OI), respiratory index (RI), central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO 2), lactate (Lac), central venous arterial carbon dioxide partial pressure difference (Pcv-aCO 2), oxygen supply index (DO 2I), and oxygen uptake rate (O 2ERe) before anesthesia induction (T 0), before single lung ventilation (T 1), 1 hour of single lung ventilation (T 2), immediate resumption of dual lung ventilation (T 3), 30 minutes of dual lung ventilation (T 4), and after surgery (T 5); The Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) was used to evaluate the cognitive function scores of two groups of patients 1 day before surgery and 1 and 3 days after surgery, while recording the incidence of cognitive dysfunction (POCD) and pulmonary complications (including pulmonary infection, acute lung injury, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary edema, atelectasis, etc.) within 3 days after surgery. Results:The amount of crystal fluid and urine output in the research group was significantly lower than that in the control group, while the amount of colloidal fluid was significantly higher than that in the control group (all P<0.05). The OI of the study group T 1-T 5 was significantly higher than that of the control group, while the RI of T 2-T 5 was significantly lower than that of the control group (all P<0.05). The ScvO 2 of the study group T 1 to T 5 was significantly higher than that of the control group, and the Lac was significantly lower than that of the control group (all P<0.05); The MMSE scores of both groups of patients were significantly lower than those before surgery on day 1 and 3 after surgery, and the MMSE scores of the study group were significantly higher than those of the control group on day 1 and 3 after surgery (all P<0.05). The incidence of POCD within 3 days after surgery in the study group was 16.67%(9/54), lower than 37.04%(20/54) in the control group (χ 2=5.704, P=0.017); The incidence of pulmonary complications in the study group was lower than that in the control group (5.56% vs 22.22%, χ 2=4.955, P=0.026). Conclusions:The application of staged GDFT during anesthesia in patients undergoing radical lung cancer surgery can further improve tissue perfusion, improve microcirculation and oxygen supply-demand balance of systemic organs and tissues, including the brain, alleviate perioperative brain function damage, and reduce the occurrence of postoperative POCD compared to conventional liquid therapy.
5.Danggui Shaoyaosan Regulates Autophagy via AMPK/mTOR/ULK1 Signaling Pathway in Rat Model of Metabolism-associated Fatty Liver Disease
Yaning BIAO ; Chenxu LIU ; Yixin ZHANG ; Yi XIAO ; Ziheng WEI ; Zehe YU ; Ran CAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(2):9-16
ObjectiveTo investigate the regulatory effect of Danggui Shaoyaosan on adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR)/Unc-51-like kinase-1 (ULK1) signaling pathway in the rat model of metabolism-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). MethodSixty SD rats were randomized into control, model, western medicine (polyene phosphatidylcholine capsules,0.144 g·kg-1), and low-, medium-, and high-dose (2.44, 4.88, 9.76 g·kg-1, respectively) Danggui Shaoyaosan groups. After being fed with a high-fat diet for 8 weeks, the rats in each group were administrated with corresponding drugs for 4 weeks. At the end of drug treatment, serum and liver tissue were collected for subsequent determination of related indicators. ResultCompared with the control group, the model group showed increased contents of total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and activities of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in the serum, increased contents of TC, TG, and free fatty acids (FFAs) in the liver (P<0.01), and decreased content of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) in the serum (P<0.01). Furthermore, the model group showed down-regulated protein levels of p-AMPK, microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3B (LC3B) Ⅱ, Beclin1, and ULK1 (P<0.01) and up-regulated protein levels of p-mTOR and ubiquitin-binding protein p62 in the liver (P<0.01). The hepatic steatosis was obvious and the NAFLD activity score (NAS) and oil red O staining area increased in the model group, (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the model group, Danggui Shaoyaosan reduced the contents of TC and TG and the activities of ALT and AST in the serum, lowered the levels of TC, TG, and FFA in the liver, down-regulated the protein levels of p-mTOR and p62 (P<0.01), elevated the serum HDL-C level, and up-regulated the protein levels of p-AMPK, LCBⅡ, Beclin1, and ULK1 in the liver (P<0.05, P<0.01). Moreover, it alleviated hepatic steatosis and decreased the NAS and oil red O staining area (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionDanggui Shaoyaosan has therapeutic effect on MAFLD rats by regulating AMPK/mTOR/ULK1 signaling pathway to enhance autophagy.
6.Research progress and nursing enlightenment of cognitive reserve assessment tools
Zihang FENG ; Yanhui LIU ; Qi LIANG ; Yaning ZHU ; Yiwei LUO ; Jingying LIU ; Boyang GONG
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(20):2547-2553
Cognitive reserve referred to the cumulative flexibility of an individual's cognitive processes,whereas accurately assessing an individual's cognitive reserve and intervening was important for preventing the occurrence of cognitive dysfunction as well as promoting cognitive health.This article reviewed the main contents and applications of cognitive reserve assessment tools,and compared the characteristics and limitations of each assessment tool.The purpose was to provide ideas for the development of cognitive reserve assessment tools suitable for China's cultural background and population characteristics,and to provide a basis for accurately assessing the current status of China's cognitive reserve and formulating targeted cognitive reserve enhancement programs.
7.Analysis of efficacy and safety of 532-nm picosecond laser in the treatment of early-stage facial seborrheic keratosis
Xinhong GE ; Yingdong MA ; Yaning JIAO ; Lingling LIU ; Mei ZHOU ; Wei ZI ; Bowen LI
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2024;57(4):359-362
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of 532-nm picosecond laser in the treatment of early-stage facial seborrheic keratosis.Methods:A total of 95 patients with early-stage facial seborrheic keratosis were prospectively enrolled from the Department of Dermatology, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University between December 2020 and September 2022. All the patients received a session of 532-nm picosecond laser treatment, and were followed up for 6 months. A 4-point scale was used to evaluate the overall improvement of skin lesions for assessing the clinical efficacy. A VISIA skin detector was used to quantitatively determine the characteristic counts, absolute scores, and percentiles of brown spots before and after treatment, and the paired sample t-test was used to compare the quantitative indicators of brown spots before and after treatment. The patients′ pain grades were evaluated, and adverse reactions were recorded. Results:All the 95 patients with early-stage facial seborrheic keratosis received a session of 532-nm picosecond laser treatment, and completed a 6-month follow-up. All the patients achieved over 25% regression of skin lesions in the treatment area, of whom 10 received mild improvement, 17 received favorable improvement, and 68 received marked improvement, with the response rate being 89.47% (85/95). The examination with the VISIA skin detector showed that the characteristic counts (195.19 ± 51.06) and absolute scores (28.80 ± 6.20 points) of brown spots significantly decreased, while the percentiles of brown spots (38.48% ± 10.80%) significantly increased at 6 months after treatment compared with the corresponding baseline indicators (211.48 ± 50.94, 35.16 ± 6.84 points, 30.61% ± 10.27%, t = 12.73, 16.90, -15.73, respectively, all P < 0.001). All the patients experienced varying degrees of pain during the treatment, with the pain scores being 2 - 6 (3.64 ± 1.67) points, but all of them could tolerate the pain and completed the treatment. Temporary postinflammatory hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation occurred in 9 (9.47%) and 4 (4.21%) patients respectively, and the skin color restored to normal during the 6-month follow-up. Conclusion:The 532-nm picosecond laser was safe and effective for the treatment of early-stage facial seborrheic keratosis.
8.Establishment of a predictive model for severe acute radiotherapy adverse reactions in nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients based on Olink proteomics
Yaning ZHOU ; Ya LIU ; Dan ZUO ; Junlin YI ; Dan LI ; Ye ZHANG
Cancer Research and Clinic 2024;36(5):321-327
Objective:To investigate the relationship between the inflammatory cytokines level in the plasma of nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients before radiotherapy and acute radiotherapy adverse reactions, and to establish a preliminary model for predicting the risk of severe acute adverse reactions during radiotherapy.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted. A total of 85 nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients who received radical radiotherapy in Cancer Hospital of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences from May 2016 to March 2019 were retrospectively collected. The highest grade adverse reactions of radiation oral mucositis, radiation dermatitis and xerostomia during radiotherapy were evaluated according to the American Cancer Radiotherapy Collaboration (RTOG) acute radiation injury evaluation criteria, and the above adverse reactions ≥ grade 3 were treated as the severity. Olink proteomics technology was used to detect the level of 92 inflammatory cytokines (the standardized protein expression values) in the plasma of patients before radiotherapy for the first time. Single factor analysis of variance and independent sample t-test were used to analyze the relationship between inflammatory cytokines and clinical factors, as well as acute adverse reactions during radiotherapy. Based on inflammatory cytokines and/or the clinical factors, binary logistic regression was used to construct a predictive model for the risk of severe acute radiotherapy adverse reactions. Whether the most severe adverse reactions assessed by the American RTOG acute radiation injury evaluation criteria during radiotherapy were severe or not were taken as the gold standard. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to analyze the effectiveness of the established models for judging the severe acute adverse reactions. Results:Among the 85 patients, 68 were males and 17 were females, with the median age [ M ( Q1, Q3)] of 49 years (43 years, 60 years). All patients received radical radiotherapy, of which 64 cases were treated with combination chemotherapy or targeted therapy. A total of 19 cases (22.1%) experienced severe acute radiotherapy adverse reactions. There were statistically significant differences in the levels of interleukin (IL)-22 receptor A1 (IL-22RA1), IL-18 receptor 1(IL-18R1), eotaxin-1 (CCL11), tumor necrosis factor ligand superfamily member 14 (TNFSF14), FMS-like tyrosine kinase 3 ligand (Flt3L), and monocyte chemotactic protein 2 (MCP-2) in the plasma of patients with grade 1, 2, 3 acute radiation oral mucositis before radiotherapy; there were statistically significant differences in the levels of CD244 (all P < 0.05); there were statistically significant differences in the levels of CD244, CC chemokines ligand 20 (CCL20), leukemia inhibitory factor ligand (LIF-R) and IL-4 in the plasma of patients with grade 1, 2, 3 acute radiation dermatitis before radiotherapy (all P < 0.05); there were statistically significant differences in the levels of IL-12B, CXC chemokines ligand 11 (CCL11), LIF-R and IL-33 in the plasma between patients with grade 1 and grade 2 xerostomia before radiotherapy (all P<0.05). The result of single factor analysis of variance showed that the clinical factors were not associated with severe acute radiation adverse reactions (all P > 0.05). Binary logistic regression model M1 was established by selecting 6 clinical factors including age, T staging, N staging, clinical staging, whether to receive chemotherapy or not and whether to suffer from diabetes or not in the literatures. Based on cytokine function and previous literatures, the binary logistic regression model M2 was established by selecting IL-22RA1, IL-18R1, MCP-2, CCL11, CD244, CCL20 and IL-33 from the differential cytokines. A binary logistic regression model M3 was established by combining the above clinical factors with cytokines. The ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the curve of the M1, M2, M3 predictive models for judging the severe acute radiation adverse reactions was 0.781, 0.841, 0.868, respectively. Conclusions:There were differences in the expression levels of various inflammatory cytokines in plasma before radiotherapy among patients with different grades of acute radiotherapy adverse reactions. Building the models based on plasma inflammatory cytokine levels combined with clinical factors before the first radiotherapy could effectively predict the risk of severe acute radiotherapy adverse reactions in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
9.Effects of sennoside A on atherosclerotic plaque formation and expression of 5-hydroxytryptamine signal moleculars in mice with diabetes mellitus type 2
Meizhi LIU ; Ziyang WANG ; Yaning JIANG ; Meng MI ; Yongning SUN
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2024;44(8):991-998
Objective·To investigate the effects of sennoside A(SA)on the formation of atherosclerotic plaque and the expression of 5-hydroxytryptamine(5-HT)and its receptor in mice with diabetes mellitus type 2(T2DM).Methods·Twelve mice with knocked-out apolipoprotein E gene were randomly divided into two groups,namely the model group and the model+SA group,with six mice in each group.Six C57BL/6J mice with the same genetic background were used as the control group.The control group was fed with normal diet,and the model group and the model+SA group were given intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin(30 mg/kg)daily on the basis of high-fat diet to establish a model of T2DM.The model+SA group was given SA daily by gavage for 8 weeks,and the control group and the model group were given equal volume of distillation-distillation H2O by gavage.The body weight,fasting blood glucose(FBG)and 2-h postprandial blood glucose of mice were compared before and after modeling and treatment.The area of aortic plaque was observed by oil red O staining and hematoxylin-eosin(H-E)staining,and the level of 5-HT in serum and thoracic aorta was measured by ELISA kit.Western blotting was used to detect the expression of 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2B(HTR2B)and serotonin transporter(SERT)in thoracic aorta of mice.Results·Compared with the control group,the body weight,FBG and 2-h postprandial blood glucose in the model group increased,and glucose metabolism was disordered.The expression of HTR2B and SERT protein in thoracic aorta increased,while the concentration of 5-HT in thoracic aorta decreased.The serum 5-HT concentration increased(all P<0.05).After treatment with SA,compared with the model group,the body weight of the model+SA group decreased,and FBG and 2-h postprandial blood glucose were significantly improved.The area of aortic plaque and the expression of HTR2B and SERT protein in thoracic aorta significantly decreased,while the concentration of 5-HT increased.The serum 5-HT concentration decreased(all P<0.05).Conclusion·SA can reduce atherosclerotic plaque area in T2DM mice,which may be related to lowering blood glucose and inhibiting the expression of 5-HT and its receptor.
10.Theoretical framework of rehabilitation big data based on ICF
Yifan TIAN ; Di CHEN ; Yaning CHENG ; Haiyan YE ; Ye LIU ; Yingxin ZHANG ; Xueli LÜ
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2024;30(9):1043-1052
Objective To construct the theoretical framework of rehabilitation big data based on International Classification of Func-tioning,Disability and Health(ICF). Methods Drawing upon international rehabilitation policy documents,such as the World Health Organization's Rehabili-tation in health systems;Rehabilitation in health systems:guide for action;Rehabilitation indicator menu:a tool accompanying the Framework for Rehabilitation Monitoring and Evaluation(FRAME);Template for Rehabilita-tion Information Collection(TRIC):a tool accompanying the Systematic Assessment of Rehabilitation Situation(STARS);and Framework and Standards for Country Health Information Systems;this study examined the com-position and function of rehabilitation big data.The content structure of the rehabilitation big data domain was an-alyzed using the World Health Organization Family of International Classifications(WHO-FICs).Furthermore,the generation patterns of rehabilitation big data was constructed drawing on the Health Metrics Network and big data hierarchical classification. Results Within the six primary elements of the health service system,the information system element was particularly significant,encompassing a substantial branch known as rehabilitation big data.There were three components of rehabilitation big data:health condition,health-related factors and health services.The content framework for this data was derived from the WHO-FICs framework,which covered three dimensions:health and function,dis-ease and function,and disease,function and intervention.A comprehensive model for generating and applying re-habilitation big data in rehabilitation services was developed in line with the requirements for constructing big da-ta architectures.The sources of this data included population censuses,social registration information,population surveys,resources,services and personal records.The result chain of rehabilitation big data encompassed five major processes:input,process,output,outcome and impact.The processing and utilization of this data involved collection,storage,management,analysis and application. Conclusion A theoretical framework for rehabilitation big data has been constructed based on the ICF theory.


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