1.Study on the effect and mechanism of Biejiajian pill on the malignant biological behaviors of hepatocellular carcinoma Huh7 cells
Yiheng LI ; Junjie XU ; Tao LAN ; Xin LI ; Ronghua ZHANG ; Yanan XIONG ; Lihua ZHU ; Guangling ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2025;35(7):44-54
Objective To elucidate the effects and mechanisms of Biejiajian pill(BJJP)-containing serum on the malignant biological behaviors of hepatocellular carcinoma Huh7 cells.Methods This research knocked down CKLF-like MARVEL transmembrane domain containing 6(CMTM6)expression using a CMTM6-specific small interfering RNA(siRNA).Healthy Sprague-Dawley rats were used to prepare normal rat serum and low-(0.55 g/kg),medium-(1.1 g/kg),and high-(2.2 g/kg)BJJP-containing.Huh7 cells were cultured with normal fetal bovine serum(BC),normal rat serum(NC),and low-,medium-,and high-dose BJJP serum(LBJJP,MBJJP,and HBJJP,respectively).BJJP-containing serum and si-CMTM6 were applied to Huh7 cancer cells,and the proliferation,migration,and invasion abilities were evaluated by CCK-8 and Transwell assays,respectively.Protein expression levels of proliferating cell nuclear antigen(PCNA),epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)markers,and CMTM6 were detected by Western blot.Results CMTM6 knockdown significantly reduced the mRNA and protein expression level of CMTM6 in Huh7 cells(P<0.05).There were no significant differences between the BC and NC groups in terms of cell proliferation,migration,invasion,expression levels of PCNA,EMT markers,and CMTM6(all P>0.05).BJJP-containing serum markedly inhibited Huh7 cell proliferation,migration,and invasion(P<0.05),downregulated PCNA,CMTM6,N-cadherin,and Vimentin expression,and upregulated E-cadherin compared with the NC group(all P<0.05).CMTM6 knockdown suppressed malignant behaviors,with reduced PCNA,Vimentin,and N-cadherin and elevated E-cadherin expression(all P<0.05).Conclusions BJJP-containing serum can significantly inhibit Huh7 cell growth,invasion,migration,and EMT progression,potentially mediated via CMTM6 suppression.
2.Celastrol attenuates sodium oxalate-induced acute kidney injury and crystal deposition by inhibiting NF-κB
Yiheng LIU ; Quanyou ZHENG ; Wanyuan ZHANG ; Chenhao YANG ; Siyu CHEN ; Wenbiao LIN ; Siyu ZHAO ; Guilian XU ; Keqin ZHANG
Journal of Army Medical University 2025;47(7):691-700
Objective To investigate the role and possible mechanism of celastrol(Cel)in sodium oxalate(NaOx)-induced acute kidney injury(AKI)and crystal deposition in the kidney tissues in mice.Methods Male C57BL/6 mice(aged 8~12 weeks,weighing 22~24 g)were randomly divided into 3 groups.Saline group(control group,intraperitoneal injection with normal saline and drinking water freely),NaOx group(injured group,intraperitoneal injection of 75 mg/kg NaOx,and drinking water containing 50 μmol/L NaOx),and NaOx+Cel group(treatment group,intraperitoneal injection of 1 mg/kg Cel firstly and then 75 mg/kg NaOx in 24 h later,drinking water containing 50 μmol/L NaOx).All specimens were collected in 24 h after NaOx injection.HK-2 cells were randomly divided into 4 groups:Medium group(no treatment),NaOx group(500 μmol/L NaOx),NaOx+Cel group(400 nmol/L Cel pre-treatment for 2 h followed by 500 μmol/L NaOx treatment),and NaOx+Cel+BA group[8 μmol/L betulinic acid(BA,NF-κB agonist)after the interventions as the NaOx+Cel group].Cells of each group were collected in 24 h after corresponding treatments.Von Koosa and cell adhesion assays were used to observe crystal deposition.HE staining was employed to observe renal histopathology and score the damage.CCK-8 assay was utilized to detect cell viability to obtain the optimal concentrations of NaOx and Cel.Serum urea and creatinine levels were detected.Immunohisotochemical assay was conducted to detect the expression of OPN,CD44,KIM-1,NGAL,p65,IL-1β,BAX,and Caspase-3,and Western blotting was performed for protein levels of OPN,CD44,KIM-1,p65,P-p65 and IL-1β.Results The mice in the NaOx+Cel group showed reduced crystal deposition(P<0.0001),attenuated renal tubular damage(P<0.01),decreased serum urea and creatinine levels(P<0.05),and declined expression levels of the renal adhesion molecules OPN and CD44,the kidney injury molecules KIM-1 and NGAL,the inflammation-associated molecules p65 and IL-1β,and the apoptosis related molecules BAX and Caspase-3 when compared with the NaOx group(P<0.05).In in vitro study,the NaOx+Cel group showed reduced crystal adhesion(P<0.0001),decreased expression of the adhesion molecules OPN and CD44(P<0.05),down-regulation of the inflammatory molecule IL-1β and P-p65/p65 ratio(P<0.05),and down-regulation of the renal injury molecule KIM-1(P<0.05)when compared with the NaOx group.In the NaOx+Cel+BA group,crystal adhesion was significantly increased(P<0.0001),the inflammatory molecule IL-1β and the ratio of P-p65/p65 were increased(P<0.05),and the kidney injury molecule KIM-1 was increased when compared with the NaOx+Cel group(P<0.05).Conclusion Cel may reduce NaOx-induced crystal deposition and AKI by inhibiting NF-κB activation.
3.Study on the effects and mechanism of Jianpi Mixture in visceral hypersensitivity in IBS-D rats
Zhiwei XU ; Hengyue DING ; Yiheng WU ; Guoqiang LIANG ; Tingting WU ; Huiping ZHU ; Hongwen SUN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;47(1):51-57
Objective:To explore the effects of Jianpi Mixture on the glucose receptor/glucagon like peptide-1 (GLP-1)/5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) signaling pathway and the mechanism of Jianpi Mixture in improving visceral hypersensitivity in diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) rats.Methods:Totally 40 healthy male SPF rats were divided into blank group, model group, Jianpi Mixture low- and high-dosage groups according to the random number table method, with 10 rats in each group. Except for the blank group, the rest of the rats were prepared by the "senna gavage combined with restraint stress" method to replicate the IBS-D spleen deficiency model. The aqueous extract of Jianpi Mixture was 2.52 and 7.56 g/kg in the low- and high-dosage groups, and the same volume of normal saline was given to the blank group and the model group, once a day, for 14 days. On the 1st, 7th and 14th days of administration, the body weight of rats was recorded, the fecal traits of the rats were scored with Bristol score, the visceral sensitivity of IBS-D rats was evaluated by the abdominal wall retraction reflex score (AWR) under rectal dilation, the morphology of colonic mucosal tissues was observed by HE staining, and the protein expressions of T1R2, SLGT1, GLUT2, GLP-1 and 5-HT in colon tissues were detected by immunohistochemical staining.Results:On the 1st, 7th and 14th days of administration, compared with the model group, the weight of the rats in the Jianpi Mixture high-dosage group increased ( P<0.05); on the 14th day of administration, the fecal Bristol score decreased significantly ( P<0.05) and the AWR score increased ( P<0.05); HE staining showed that the mucosal epithelium of colon tissue in the model group was slightly damaged, and local edema was visible. The pathological condition of colonic mucosa in the Jianpi Mixture low- and high-dosage groups was effectively improved; compared with the model group, the expressions of T1R2 and GLP-1 in the Jianpi Mixture low- and high-dosage groups increased ( P<0.05), and the expression of 5-HT decreased ( P<0.05); the protein expressions of GLUT2 and SGLT1 in the Jianpi Mixture high-dosage group increased ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Jianpi Mixture can treat spleen-deficiency IBS-D by restoring the normal expression of intestinal glucose receptors, regulating the secretion of GLP-1/5-HT, improving intestinal motility and alleviating visceral hypersensitivity.
4.The Study on Regulating Intestinal Metabolism to Improve Ulcerative Colitis by Qingchang Huazhuo Formula
Yuan CUI ; Jingyi HU ; Lei ZHU ; Yanan LI ; Feng XU ; Yiheng TONG ; Hong SHEN
Journal of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;41(4):456-472
OBJECTIVE To investigate the therapeutic effect of Qingchang Huazhuo Formula(QCHZF)on mice with ulcerative colitis(UC)and the influences of fecal metabolites based on non-targeted metabolomics to investigate the mechanism of action of QCHZF in the treatment of UC.METHODS UC mice were induced by dextran sulfate sodium salt(DSS)and were administered with QCHZF.During the experiment,the body weight,stool characteristics and blood in stool were recorded daily,and the disease activity index(DAI)was calculated.At the end of the experiment,the length of colon was measured,colonic tissue damage in mice were ob-served by hematoxylin-eosin and alcian blue staining,mRNA expression levels of inflammatory factors,IL-6,IL-18 and IL-1β,and intestinal barrier factors,ZO-1 and Muc2,were detected in colon tissues via qPCR method,and protein expression level of intestinal barrier,Muc2,was detected with immunofluorescence.Fecal metabolite changes in mice were detected employing un-targeted metabo-lomics and analyzed by MetaboAnalyst 5.0 for metabolic pathway enrichment.RESULTS QCHZF significantly alleviated colitis symptoms,increased body weight,decreased DAI score,reversed colonic shortening,inhibited inflammatory factors expression,im-proved colonic tissue structure disorders,increased the number of goblet cells,and restored the intestinal barrier in UC mice,regulated 58 metabolites,mainly involving pathways of methionine and cysteine metabolism,purine metabolism,steroid hormone biosynthesis,vitamin B6 metabolism,tryptophan metabolism and primary bile acid pathways.CONCLUSION QCHZF can improve colitis symp-toms,repaire the intestinal barrier and modulate fecal metabolites and related metabolic pathways in UC mice.
5.Study on the effect and mechanism of Biejiajian pill on the malignant biological behaviors of hepatocellular carcinoma Huh7 cells
Yiheng LI ; Junjie XU ; Tao LAN ; Xin LI ; Ronghua ZHANG ; Yanan XIONG ; Lihua ZHU ; Guangling ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2025;35(7):44-54
Objective To elucidate the effects and mechanisms of Biejiajian pill(BJJP)-containing serum on the malignant biological behaviors of hepatocellular carcinoma Huh7 cells.Methods This research knocked down CKLF-like MARVEL transmembrane domain containing 6(CMTM6)expression using a CMTM6-specific small interfering RNA(siRNA).Healthy Sprague-Dawley rats were used to prepare normal rat serum and low-(0.55 g/kg),medium-(1.1 g/kg),and high-(2.2 g/kg)BJJP-containing.Huh7 cells were cultured with normal fetal bovine serum(BC),normal rat serum(NC),and low-,medium-,and high-dose BJJP serum(LBJJP,MBJJP,and HBJJP,respectively).BJJP-containing serum and si-CMTM6 were applied to Huh7 cancer cells,and the proliferation,migration,and invasion abilities were evaluated by CCK-8 and Transwell assays,respectively.Protein expression levels of proliferating cell nuclear antigen(PCNA),epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)markers,and CMTM6 were detected by Western blot.Results CMTM6 knockdown significantly reduced the mRNA and protein expression level of CMTM6 in Huh7 cells(P<0.05).There were no significant differences between the BC and NC groups in terms of cell proliferation,migration,invasion,expression levels of PCNA,EMT markers,and CMTM6(all P>0.05).BJJP-containing serum markedly inhibited Huh7 cell proliferation,migration,and invasion(P<0.05),downregulated PCNA,CMTM6,N-cadherin,and Vimentin expression,and upregulated E-cadherin compared with the NC group(all P<0.05).CMTM6 knockdown suppressed malignant behaviors,with reduced PCNA,Vimentin,and N-cadherin and elevated E-cadherin expression(all P<0.05).Conclusions BJJP-containing serum can significantly inhibit Huh7 cell growth,invasion,migration,and EMT progression,potentially mediated via CMTM6 suppression.
6.The Study on Regulating Intestinal Metabolism to Improve Ulcerative Colitis by Qingchang Huazhuo Formula
Yuan CUI ; Jingyi HU ; Lei ZHU ; Yanan LI ; Feng XU ; Yiheng TONG ; Hong SHEN
Journal of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;41(4):456-472
OBJECTIVE To investigate the therapeutic effect of Qingchang Huazhuo Formula(QCHZF)on mice with ulcerative colitis(UC)and the influences of fecal metabolites based on non-targeted metabolomics to investigate the mechanism of action of QCHZF in the treatment of UC.METHODS UC mice were induced by dextran sulfate sodium salt(DSS)and were administered with QCHZF.During the experiment,the body weight,stool characteristics and blood in stool were recorded daily,and the disease activity index(DAI)was calculated.At the end of the experiment,the length of colon was measured,colonic tissue damage in mice were ob-served by hematoxylin-eosin and alcian blue staining,mRNA expression levels of inflammatory factors,IL-6,IL-18 and IL-1β,and intestinal barrier factors,ZO-1 and Muc2,were detected in colon tissues via qPCR method,and protein expression level of intestinal barrier,Muc2,was detected with immunofluorescence.Fecal metabolite changes in mice were detected employing un-targeted metabo-lomics and analyzed by MetaboAnalyst 5.0 for metabolic pathway enrichment.RESULTS QCHZF significantly alleviated colitis symptoms,increased body weight,decreased DAI score,reversed colonic shortening,inhibited inflammatory factors expression,im-proved colonic tissue structure disorders,increased the number of goblet cells,and restored the intestinal barrier in UC mice,regulated 58 metabolites,mainly involving pathways of methionine and cysteine metabolism,purine metabolism,steroid hormone biosynthesis,vitamin B6 metabolism,tryptophan metabolism and primary bile acid pathways.CONCLUSION QCHZF can improve colitis symp-toms,repaire the intestinal barrier and modulate fecal metabolites and related metabolic pathways in UC mice.
7.Research progress in regulating intestinal flora structure and repairing intestinal mucosal barrier damage through Tongfu method
Yiheng WU ; Zhiwei XU ; Huiping ZHU ; Song YU ; Chuan ZHANG ; Hengyue DING ; Hongwen SUN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;46(4):536-540
The intestinal flora and gut barrier function are of great significance for gut function and human health. When the intestinal flora is disrupted and the gut barrier structure is disrupted, it can lead to bacterial translocation, endotoxin influx into the bloodstream, and the production of pro-inflammatory factors, leading to various tissue damage in the body. Tongfu method in TCM can affect the intestinal environment by regulating intestinal permeability and immune response, restoring normal intestinal movement, and regulating the structure and metabolites of intestinal flora, thereby maintaining intestinal homeostasis and body health. The research on regulating intestinal flora and improving intestinal barrier function by Tongfu method can provide reference for further research on the relationship between TCM and intestinal microecology, and provide ideas for clinical treatment.
8.Summary of the best evidence for intracranial hypertension care in adults with severe brain injury
Yiheng CHENG ; Donglan LING ; Chuanhui XU ; Hongjing YU ; Yongyi YE ; Hongbo YAN ; Jinhua LI ; Xiaodie ZHANG ; Huiling GUO
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2023;39(26):2051-2059
Objective:To summarize the best evidence of intracranial hypertension nursing for adult patients with severe brain injury, and to provide reference for clinical nursing practice.Methods:According to the evidence-based methodology, a systematic search of Chinese and English literature on intracranial hypertension nursing of adult patients with severe brain injury was conducted in domestic and foreign databases such as CNKI, Wanfang, PubMed, Cochrane Library and Cinahl Plus and so on, as well as related guide websites and professional association websites from the establishment of database to August 2022. Two researchers independently evaluated literature quality and screened evidence, and then the project team summarized and concluded the evidence.Results:A total of 6 009 articles were obtained through preliminary search, and 33 articles were included after screening, including 13 guidelines, 1 systematic review, 17 expert consensus, 1 evidence summary, and 1 meta-analysis. In total, 33 pieces of best evidence were obtained from 8 dimensions, including intracranial pressure related threshold, assessment and monitoring, respiratory care, circulation care, analgesic and sedative care, temperature care, nutrition care and cerebrospinal fluid care.Conclusions:This study summarizes the evidence-based basis of intracranial hypertension nursing in adult patients with severe brain injury, which provides a basis for the standardized construction of clinical nursing strategies and empirical research.
9.Pharmacy construction and management of Yanqing Winter (Paralympic)Olympic Village Polyclinic for 2022 Beijing Winter (Paralympic)Olympic Games basedon 4M1Emethod
Xin YE ; Xiangyi SHI ; Shanshan XU ; Nan WANG ; Yannan ZANG ; Zhen LI ; Shuang LIU ; Yiheng YANG ; Rongsheng ZHAO
China Pharmacy 2022;33(20):2433-2437
The pharmacy of Y anqing Winter (Paralympic)Olympic Village Polyclinic of 2022 Beijing Winter (Paralympic) Olympic Games will be comprehensively managed from five aspects of man ,machine,material,method and environment by adopting the 4M1E management method of quality management tool . In terms of man ,constantly enhanced training and daily health monitoring have been insisted ;in terms of machine ,drug information entry and drug information management have been improved and maintained ;in terms of drugs ,on the basis of drug management ,the management of drugs banned by the World Anti -Doping Agency,class Ⅱ psychotropic drugs and narcotic drugs have been strengthened ;in terms of regulations and environment ,strict pharmacy workflow and management system have been established ,and epidemic prevention closed -loop management requirements have been strictly implemented . From the pre -opening of Yanqing Winter (Paralympic)Olympic Village on January 23,2022 to the official closing of the Village on March 16,2022,the clinic pharmacy dispensed a total of 156 prescriptions(105 prescriptions during the Winter Olympic Games ,51 prescriptions during the Winter Paralympic Games ),including 18 prescriptions from the National (Regional) Olympic Committee and the National (Regional) Paralympic Games team doctors ,2 prescriptions containing stimulants that do not need to be exempted from treatment,1 prescription for narcotics ,and 37 prescriptions for athletes(23.7%). Ibuprofen tablets ,Diclofenac diethylamine emulsion,Loratadine tablets and other drugs are widely used . The application of 4M1E management method enables the clinic pharmacy to provide perfect and high -quality pharmaceutical services for large -scale events while doing well in epidemic prevention and control .
10.Interpretation of Novel Coronavirus Infection :Expert Consensus on Guidance and Prevention Strategies for Hospi tal Pharmacists and the Pharmacy Workforce
Rongsheng ZHAO ; Yiheng YANG ; Li YANG ; Zijian LI ; Fang LIU ; Zhenyu REN ; Wei LIU ; Zhanmiao YI ; Yingqiu YING ; Xiaoxiao LI ; Yingying YAN ; Huibo LI ; Shujie DONG ; Weilong SHI ; Xiaohan XU ; Pengxiang ZHOU ; Zaiwei SONG ; Siqian ZHENG ; Ying LIU ; Shen ZHOU ; Suodi ZHAI
China Pharmacy 2020;31(4):385-389
OBJECTIVE:To provid e reference for pharmaceutical workers to better understand Novel Coronavirus Infection : Expert Consensus on Guidance and Prevention Strategies for Hospital Pharmacists and the Pharmacy Workforce (hereinafter referred to as “expert consensus ”),and to apply and practice in specific work ,so as to give full play to the role of pharmacists to help fight the epidemic.METHODS :The background of the formulation and revision of the expert consensus were introduced ,and its main contents and viewpoints were interpreted. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS :The text of expert consensus is divided into 8 parts,mainly including disease diagnosis and treatment [SARS-CoV- 2 infection related background ,clinical manifestations and diagnosis, treatment],hospital pharmacy (prevention and control strategy ,work guidance ),drug and facility support management(key drug/facility/equipment support ,management and use of the drug in special circumstances ),information sources and related resources ,etc.,which comprehensively and detailedly provide information ,guidance and strategies for coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 infection prevention and control to play the role of pharmacists in hospital pharmacy well ,do well in the protection of staff in different pharmaceutical posts ,drug security work in response to epidemic situation ,and develop pharmaceutical care. So far,the understanding of SARS-CoV- 2 in the pharmaceutical industry is relatively limited. Based on the accumulated experience and progress in epidemic prevention and control ,the expert consensus will be updated and improved continuously ,so as to provide guidance and help for hospital pharmaceutical personnel.

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