1.lncRNA DLEU2 regulates IKKα-mediated 131I resistance in thyroid carcinoma TPC-1 cells via the EZH2/H3K27me3 axis
ZOU Huangren ; LIU Yanlin ; ZHANG Lu ; BAI Yuke ; GAO Rui ; QIN Tiantian ; FANG Ruotong ; DENG Ziyong
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2026;33(4):363-372
[摘 要] 目的:探讨lncRNA DLEU2通过EZH2/H3K27me3途径调控IKKα介导甲状腺癌(TC)放射性碘抵抗的作用机制。方法:利用TCGA数据库分析TC中DLEU2的表达及其与EZH2的相关性。构建放射性碘抵抗的TPC-1细胞(RR-TPC-1细胞)模型及裸鼠移植瘤模型,通过敲低或过表达DLEU2(si-DLEU2/OE-DLEU2)、抑制EZH2(UNC1999)、过表达IKKα(OE-IKKα)进行干预,采用qPCR、WB、RIP、ChIP、CCK-8、流式细胞术、TUNEL染色及体内成瘤实验检测基因与蛋白表达、表观修饰、细胞增殖、凋亡及肿瘤生长。结果:TCGA分析显示,DLEU2在TC组织中显著上调(P < 0.001),与患者不良预后相关(P = 0.008 4),且与EZH2表达呈正相关(r = 0.390, P < 0.001);RIP证实EZH2与DLEU2存在相互作用/结合(P < 0.05)。体外实验表明,敲低DLEU2可显著下调RR-TPC-1细胞中EZH2、IKKα表达及H3K27me3修饰水平,抑制NF-κB通路活化(P < 0.05或P < 0.01),抑制细胞增殖、促进凋亡(均P < 0.05)。联合敲低DLEU2与抑制EZH2进一步增强上述效应,而过表达IKKα则可部分逆转上述效应(P < 0.05或P < 0.01)。体内实验进一步证实,敲低DLEU2联合抑制EZH2可显著抑制移植瘤生长,增加肿瘤细胞凋亡(均P < 0.01);IKKα过表达则部分逆转上述抗肿瘤效应(P < 0.05或P < 0.01)。结论:lncRNA DLEU2通过招募EZH2催化H3K27me3修饰,间接激活IKKα/NF-κB信号并形成正反馈环路,介导TPC-1细胞131I抵抗。
2.Clinical Efficacy of Janus Kinase Inhibitors in Combination with Chinese Herbal Medicine for Rheumatoid Arthritis:A Retrospective Study and A Meta-analysis
Chenguang ZHAN ; Shengqin YANG ; Xin LI ; Yu WEN ; Peng ZHANG ; Xingrui YAN ; Haifang DU ; Maojie WANG ; Xiaodong WU ; Liyan MEI ; Xiumin CHEN ; Yanlin LI ; Runyue HUANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(5):534-543
ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors combined with Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) in treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA). MethodsClinical data from 169 RA patients were retrospectively collected. Among them, 71 cases received JAK inhibitors as the control group, while 98 cases received JAK inhibitors plus CHM as the observation group, both treated for 24 weeks. The rheumatoid factor (RF), cyclic citic peptide antibody (anti-CCP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP), and white blood cell count (WBC) were recorded before and after treatment. Databases including CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, PubMed and Web of Science were searched from inception till August 31st, 2025 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the combined use of JAK inhibitors and CHM for RA. The methodological quality of the included studies was evaluated using the risk of bias assessment tool. Meta-analyses were performed for RF, anti-CCP, ESR, CRP, 28-joint disease activity score (DAS28), overall clinical effective rate, and incidence of adverse events. Sensitivity analysis were also performed. ResultsThe retrospective study demonstrated that after treatment, ESR, CRP, and anti-CCP levels decreased in the observation group, while ESR and CRP levels decreased in the control group (P<0.05). Moreover, ESR and RF levels in the observation group were lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). A total of 9 RCTs involving 770 patients were included in the meta-analysis. The results indicated that the JAK inhibitors plus CHM group was superior to the JAK inhibitors group in reducing RF (MD=-8.97, 95%CI -15.01 to -2.94, P=0.004), CRP (MD=-3.34, 95%CI -3.82 to -2.86, P<0.001), ESR (MD=-5.33, 95%CI -7.98 to -2.69, P<0.001), and DAS28 score (MD=-0.54, 95%CI -0.74 to -0.34, P<0.001), as well as in improving the overall clinical effective rate (OR=4.53, 95%CI 2.55 to 8.03, P<0.001). No statistically significant differences were observed between groups in anti-CCP levels (SMD=-2.08, 95%CI -4.41 to 0.24, P=0.080) or incidence of adverse events (OR=0.93, 95%CI 0.55 to 1.57, P=0.790). ConclusionThe combination of JAK inhibitors and CHM demonstrates remarkable efficacy in treating RA, contributing to improved disease activity and reduced inflammatory markers with a favorable safety profile.
3.Effect of Yifei Jianpi Prescription on Lipopolysaccharide-induced Lung Immune Inflammatory Response in Rats Based on STAT1/IRF3 Pathway
Hongjuan YANG ; Yaru YANG ; Yujie YANG ; Zhongbo ZHU ; Quan MA ; Yanlin WU ; Hongmei LI ; Xuhui ZHANG ; Xiping LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(1):146-155
ObjectiveTo observe the effect of Yifei Jianpi prescription on the of signal transducer and activator of transcription protein 1 (STAT1)/interferon regulatory factor 3 (IRF3) signaling pathway in a pneumonia model induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and to explore the mechanism of Yifei Jianpi prescription in improving lung immune and inflammatory responses. MethodsSixty male SPF SD rats were used in this study. Ten rats were randomly assigned to the normal control group, and the remaining 50 were instilled with LPS in the trachea to establish a pneumonia model. After successful modeling, the rats were randomly divided into the model group, dexamethasone group (0.5 mg·kg-1), and Yifei Jianpi prescription high-dose (12 mg·kg-1), medium-dose (6 mg·kg-1), and low-dose (3 mg·kg-1) groups, with 10 rats in each group. Treatment was administered once daily, and the normal control and model groups received the same volume of normal saline. After 14 days, flow cytometry was used to detect the classification of whole blood lymphocytes. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to measure serum levels of immunoglobulin G (IgG), immunoglobulin A (IgA), immunoglobulin M (IgM), and the content of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-8 (IL-8), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and interleukin-10 (IL-10) in alveolar lavage fluid (BALF). Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used to observe lung tissue pathology and score the damage. Thymus weight, spleen weight, and wet-to-dry weight ratio (W/D) were recorded. Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was used to detect the mRNA expression of STAT1, IRF3, IL-6, and interferon-alpha (IFN-α) in lung tissues, while Western blot was performed to assess the protein expression of STAT1, IRF3, IL-6, and IFN-α. ResultsCompared with the normal control group, the model group showed significantly increased proportion of B lymphocytes in peripheral blood, decreased proportions of NK cells and CD4+/CD8+ (P<0.05, P<0.01), decreased serum levels of IgG and IgA, significantly increased IgM levels (P<0.01), significantly elevated content of TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-8 in BALF, and significantly decreased IL-10 levels (P<0.01). Lung tissue damage was evident, with significant increases in thymus and spleen weights and a higher W/D ratio (P<0.01). The mRNA and protein expression of STAT1, IRF3, IFN-α, and IL-6 in lung tissues was significantly upregulated (P<0.05,P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the Yifei Jianpi prescription groups showed significantly reduced proportions of B lymphocytes in peripheral blood, increased proportions of NK cells and CD4+/CD8+ ratios (P<0.05, P<0.01), significantly increased serum levels of IgG and IgA, significantly decreased IgM levels (P<0.05, P<0.01), significantly reduced levels of TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-8 in BALF, and significantly increased IL-10 levels (P<0.01). Lung tissue damage was alleviated, thymus and spleen weights were significantly reduced, and the W/D ratio was markedly decreased (P<0.01). The mRNA and protein expression of STAT1, IRF3, IFN-α, and IL-6 in lung tissues was significantly downregulated (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionYifei Jianpi prescription can alleviate lung tissue damage and improve immune and inflammatory responses in LPS-induced pneumonia rats. The mechanism may be related to the inhibition of STAT1/IRF3 signaling pathway activation.
4.Professor JI Laixi's Experience in Acupuncture Treatment of Idiopathic Asthenospermia Based on the Concept of"Tonifying the Kidney,Harmonizing the Heart and Stomach"
Yanlin ZHANG ; Jianheng HAO ; Mingchen MA
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2025;49(6):732-735
[Objective]To introduce Professor JI Laixi's experience in treating idiopathic asthenospermia by acupuncture based on the concept of"tonifying the kidney and harmonizing the heart and stomach".[Methods]By collecting and sorting out Professor JI's medical records and clinical narration of treating idiopathic asthenospermia with acupuncture therapy based on the concept of"tonifying the kidney and harmonizing the heart and stomach",the experience of Professor JI in treating this disease was comprehensively summarized and demonstrated with typical medical records.[Results]Professor JI believes that the disease is mainly located in the kidney,which is often related to the heart and stomach.Its pathogenesis is complicated,mainly due to the deficiency of kidney essence,and often accompanied with anxiety and/or disharmony of stomach Qi.In terms of treatment,it is necessary to focus on tonifying the kidney,and at the same time emphasize the overall concept,advocate"treating the kidney and calming the nerves"and"tonifying the kidney and regulating the stomach",so as to give consideration to diagnosis and treatment,make overall adjustment and gain full effect.In the medical record cited,the patient was diagnosed as infertility by combining auxiliary examination,tongue pulse and clinical symptoms.The main symptom was deficiency of kidney essence,also showing uneasiness and disharmony of stomach Qi.The acupuncture method of"Zhibian(BL 54)to Shuidao(ST 28)"was used to tonify the kidney and replenish essence,and acupuncture was supplemented by self-made"Anshen recipe"and"Gastropathy recipe"to soothe the nerves and harmonize the stomach.After four weeks of treatment,the patient's sperm quality returned to normal,while the clinical symptoms such as weakness of waist and legs and loss of appetite were also relieved significantly.After one year of following-up,the patient's wife was successfully pregnant.[Conclusion]Professor JI has rich clinical experience in treating idiopathic asthenospermia with acupuncture based on the concept of"primarily tonifying the kidney and simultaneously harmonizing the heart and stomach".The curative effect is remarkable,providing reference for the treatment of idiopathic asthenospermia.
5.CAO Yuxia's Experience in Treating Congenital Preauricular Fistula Infection and Abscess with SHI's Thick Fire Needle Based on the Theory of"Treating Fire Depression with Effusion"
Qianqian LIU ; Yanlin ZHANG ; Yangjing DUAN
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2025;49(6):747-750
[Objective]To introduce Director CAO Yuxia's experience in treating congenital preauricular fistula infection and abscess with SHI's thick fire needle based on the thought of"treating fire depression with effusion".[Methods]By following the clinical works and case collation,the basic pathomechanism of congenital preauricular fistula infection and abscess was elaborated,and the innovative use of SHI's thick fire needle based on the therapeutic principle of"treating fire depression with effusion"to implement the"burnt needle robbing and stabbing"method was analyzed,and Director CAO's clinical experience in treating this disease by using SHI's thick fire needle and robbing stabbing method based on the therapeutic principle of"treating fire depression with effusion"was summarized,and a medical case was presented to support it.[Results]Director CAO believes that the disease was caused by the accumulation of heat and the decay into pus.The treatment should be based on the theory of"treating fire depression with effusion".For the first time,she proposes and adopts one of the new nine needles,SHI's thick fire needle,to quickly stab and eliminate pus,which can obtain the effect of"discharging heat,expelling pus,eliminating pathogens and stopping pain".In the medical case cited,the patient was suffered from this disease,combining the tongue and pulse with symptoms,he was identified as the syndrome of the accumulation of fire-heat toxin.Therefore,the key treatment principle was to eliminate pathogens and expel pus,relieve heat and resolve toxin,and after once fire needle treatment,good effect was obtained.[Conclusion]Director CAO treats congenital preauricular fistula infection and abscess,focusing on the"treating fire depression with effusion"principle,taking the fire and heat nature of fire needle and exerting the effect of"opening the way to eliminate pathogens,and expelling heat with heat",and achieves better clinical efficacy.The experience can provide ideas for the treatment of fire-heat and toxicity-containing diseases,which is worthy of clinical reference.
6.Professor JI Laixi's Experience in Acupuncture Treatment of Idiopathic Asthenospermia Based on the Concept of"Tonifying the Kidney,Harmonizing the Heart and Stomach"
Yanlin ZHANG ; Jianheng HAO ; Mingchen MA
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2025;49(6):732-735
[Objective]To introduce Professor JI Laixi's experience in treating idiopathic asthenospermia by acupuncture based on the concept of"tonifying the kidney and harmonizing the heart and stomach".[Methods]By collecting and sorting out Professor JI's medical records and clinical narration of treating idiopathic asthenospermia with acupuncture therapy based on the concept of"tonifying the kidney and harmonizing the heart and stomach",the experience of Professor JI in treating this disease was comprehensively summarized and demonstrated with typical medical records.[Results]Professor JI believes that the disease is mainly located in the kidney,which is often related to the heart and stomach.Its pathogenesis is complicated,mainly due to the deficiency of kidney essence,and often accompanied with anxiety and/or disharmony of stomach Qi.In terms of treatment,it is necessary to focus on tonifying the kidney,and at the same time emphasize the overall concept,advocate"treating the kidney and calming the nerves"and"tonifying the kidney and regulating the stomach",so as to give consideration to diagnosis and treatment,make overall adjustment and gain full effect.In the medical record cited,the patient was diagnosed as infertility by combining auxiliary examination,tongue pulse and clinical symptoms.The main symptom was deficiency of kidney essence,also showing uneasiness and disharmony of stomach Qi.The acupuncture method of"Zhibian(BL 54)to Shuidao(ST 28)"was used to tonify the kidney and replenish essence,and acupuncture was supplemented by self-made"Anshen recipe"and"Gastropathy recipe"to soothe the nerves and harmonize the stomach.After four weeks of treatment,the patient's sperm quality returned to normal,while the clinical symptoms such as weakness of waist and legs and loss of appetite were also relieved significantly.After one year of following-up,the patient's wife was successfully pregnant.[Conclusion]Professor JI has rich clinical experience in treating idiopathic asthenospermia with acupuncture based on the concept of"primarily tonifying the kidney and simultaneously harmonizing the heart and stomach".The curative effect is remarkable,providing reference for the treatment of idiopathic asthenospermia.
7.CAO Yuxia's Experience in Treating Congenital Preauricular Fistula Infection and Abscess with SHI's Thick Fire Needle Based on the Theory of"Treating Fire Depression with Effusion"
Qianqian LIU ; Yanlin ZHANG ; Yangjing DUAN
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2025;49(6):747-750
[Objective]To introduce Director CAO Yuxia's experience in treating congenital preauricular fistula infection and abscess with SHI's thick fire needle based on the thought of"treating fire depression with effusion".[Methods]By following the clinical works and case collation,the basic pathomechanism of congenital preauricular fistula infection and abscess was elaborated,and the innovative use of SHI's thick fire needle based on the therapeutic principle of"treating fire depression with effusion"to implement the"burnt needle robbing and stabbing"method was analyzed,and Director CAO's clinical experience in treating this disease by using SHI's thick fire needle and robbing stabbing method based on the therapeutic principle of"treating fire depression with effusion"was summarized,and a medical case was presented to support it.[Results]Director CAO believes that the disease was caused by the accumulation of heat and the decay into pus.The treatment should be based on the theory of"treating fire depression with effusion".For the first time,she proposes and adopts one of the new nine needles,SHI's thick fire needle,to quickly stab and eliminate pus,which can obtain the effect of"discharging heat,expelling pus,eliminating pathogens and stopping pain".In the medical case cited,the patient was suffered from this disease,combining the tongue and pulse with symptoms,he was identified as the syndrome of the accumulation of fire-heat toxin.Therefore,the key treatment principle was to eliminate pathogens and expel pus,relieve heat and resolve toxin,and after once fire needle treatment,good effect was obtained.[Conclusion]Director CAO treats congenital preauricular fistula infection and abscess,focusing on the"treating fire depression with effusion"principle,taking the fire and heat nature of fire needle and exerting the effect of"opening the way to eliminate pathogens,and expelling heat with heat",and achieves better clinical efficacy.The experience can provide ideas for the treatment of fire-heat and toxicity-containing diseases,which is worthy of clinical reference.
8.Analysis of clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of 51 patients with multiple sclerosis in Suzhou area
Benyu QIAO ; Xiaoke WU ; Wenli SONG ; Keru LI ; Houde LI ; Yu JIANG ; Jinru ZHANG ; Xiaodong XU ; Dongqin CHEN ; Yongjun CAO ; Yanlin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(3):680-685
Objective:To explore clinical characteristics of multiple sclerosis(MS)patients in Suzhou,and to analyze main factors affecting their prognosis.Methods:General data,clinical symptoms,cerebrospinal fluid and imaging examinations of 51 MS patients admitted to Department of Neurology of the Second Hospital of Soochow University from July 31,2009 to July 31,2021 were retrospectively analyzed,and main factors affecting their prognosis were discussed.Results:Average age of onset of 51 MS patients was(43.3±15.6)years old,female accounted for 56.9%,male/female=1/1.3.Adult onset MS(AOMS)accounted for 62.8%,male/female=1/1.7;late onset MS(LOMS)accounted for 37.2%,male/female=1/0.9.Relapsing remitting MS(RRMS)accounted for 76.5%,and chronic onset accounted for 60.8%.Average annual recurrence rate was 8.8%.The first symptoms were numbness and weakness of limbs.Dizziness and numbness were more common in patients without recurrence after diagnosis of MS,and limb weak-ness and numbness were more common in patients with recurrence.Among lesions of MRI,62.7%(32/51)of periventricular involve-ment,52.9%(27/51)of spinal cord involvement,51.0%(26/51)of infratentorial involvement.Proportion of subtentorial and spinal cord(cervical,thoracic)involved were significantly higher in patients with recurrent MS than without recurrence.Values of albumin,IgG,IgA and IgM in cerebrospinal fluid increased with increase of recurrence times.EDSS score of male was higher than female,and LOMS score was higher than AOMS.MS patients without relapse had a low EDSS score,and median EDSS score at current follow-up was 0(0,1.00)score.MS score with relapse was relatively high,and median EDSS score at current follow-up was 2.75(0.25,7.25)score.Conclusion:MS patients with chronic onset are more common,with a high proportion of LOMS,and proportion of males increases with increasing age of onset.High EDSS score at first onset,cervical,thoracic and subtentorial lesions,increased values of cerebrospinal fluid albumin,IgG,IgA,IgM,age at first onset(50+years old),male associate with poor MS prognosis.
9.Mendelian randomization analysis of inflammatory bowel disease:Evidence,opportunities and challenges
Jianheng HAO ; Haijun WANG ; Jia REN ; Yuxia CAO ; Yanlin ZHANG ; Laixi JI
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(5):1263-1270
Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD)is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease with a complex etiology,mainly including two types:ulcerative colitis(UC)and Crohn's disease(CD),whose risk factors for its development are still incompletely understood.In recent years,Mendelian randomization(MR)has gained increasing attention in IBD research.MR mainly uses genetic variation as an instrumental variable to infer causality between exposure and outcome,effectively avoiding confounding and reverse causality in observational studies and randomised controlled trials.This review summarises currently published MR studies related to IBD,focusing on causal relationships between different risk factors and IBD development.Current findings support a causal relation-ship between IBD and selected oral diseases,skin diseases,psychiatric disorders,autoimmune diseases,bone diseases,gut diseases,gut microbiota,cytokines and nutrients,but not between IBD and lifestyle,cardiovascular diseases and neurodegenerative diseases.Despite its limitations,MR studies are of great significance in improving understanding of etiology of IBD and in identifying potential therapeutic interventions.
10.Exploring Acupuncture Treatment Strategies for Postpartum Lumbopelvic Pain Based on Qi and Blood Theory
Xiaomin HUANG ; Yanlin ZHANG ; Guizhen CHEN ; Yunxiang XU
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;42(5):1175-1181
Postpartum lumbopelvic pain(PLPP)occurs in women during the period from pregnancy to the puerperium.Its root cause lies in the deficiency of qi and blood,and the key pathogenesis is the imbalance of qi and blood,leading to meridian blockage.When treating PLPP clinically,it is essential to focus on its pathogenesis and address both the root and the symptoms.Acupuncture points from the spleen meridian,stomach meridian,kidney meridian,conception vessel,and governor vessel are selected to tonify qi,nourish blood,replenish the kidneys,and fill essence to treat the root.Acupuncture points from the liver meridian,heart meridian,and bladder meridian are chosen to regulate qi,activate blood,calm the mind,and dispel cold and dampness to alleviate the symptoms.Ultimately,this approach aims to achieve a state of harmonious qi and blood and smooth meridians,providing a clinical acupuncture strategy for the treatment of PLPP.

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