1.Effect of salidroside on the immune function of BCG-infected macrophages
Shuyi NI ; Zhao JIANG ; Zhongtao WANG ; Shumei HE
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2025;45(4):426-433
Objective·To Investigate the effects of salidroside(SAL)on the immune response of macrophages infected with BCG.Methods·RAW264.7 mouse macrophages were infected with BCG,and the experiments were divided into blank control(BCG),salidroside(SAL+BCG),isoniazid(INH+BCG),and salidroside+isoniazid(SAL+INH+BCG)groups.The effects of SAL and INH on the proliferation of RAW264.7 cells were detected by MTT colorimetric assay,and the experimental concentrations of SAL and INH were screened.After the establishment of the BCG-infected macrophage model,intracellular bacterial survival was detected by bacterial plate count and flow cytometry following salidroside pretreatment.The levels of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),interferon-γ(IFN-γ),interleukin-6(IL-6),and interleukin-10(IL-10)in the culture supernatants were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,and apoptosis levels were assessed by flow cytometry.Results·SAL at a concentration of 800 μmol/L and INH at 10 μmol/L were selected for subsequent experiments.Compared with the BCG group,SAL pretreatment for 36 h had the best effect,and the growth of BCG in macrophages in the administered group was inhibited.The inhibitory effect of the combined application of SAL and INH was obvious and statistically significant.Compared with the BCG group,SAL alone led to decreased secretion of TNF-α,IFN-γ,IL-6,and IL-10,although the differences were not statistically significant.However,the combination of SAL and INH caused a significant decrease in the levels of TNF-α,IL-6 and IL-10 in the supernatants of the cells(all P<0.05).Compared with the BCG group,in the early stage of the infection,SAL and INH were able to significantly reduce the apoptotic levels of BCG-infected RAW264.7 cells(P=0.008,P=0.032),and the combined application of SAL and INH significantly enhanced the apoptosis levels of BCG-infected RAW264.7 cells in the late stage of infection(P=0.001).Conclusion·In BCG-infected macrophages,SAL can exhibit antimycobacterial effects on the host by enhancing macrophage immune function,suppressing intracellular bacterial survival,and concurrently mitigating the inflammatory response elicited by BCG infection.
2.Effect of salidroside on the immune function of BCG-infected macrophages
Shuyi NI ; Zhao JIANG ; Zhongtao WANG ; Shumei HE
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2025;45(4):426-433
Objective·To Investigate the effects of salidroside(SAL)on the immune response of macrophages infected with BCG.Methods·RAW264.7 mouse macrophages were infected with BCG,and the experiments were divided into blank control(BCG),salidroside(SAL+BCG),isoniazid(INH+BCG),and salidroside+isoniazid(SAL+INH+BCG)groups.The effects of SAL and INH on the proliferation of RAW264.7 cells were detected by MTT colorimetric assay,and the experimental concentrations of SAL and INH were screened.After the establishment of the BCG-infected macrophage model,intracellular bacterial survival was detected by bacterial plate count and flow cytometry following salidroside pretreatment.The levels of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),interferon-γ(IFN-γ),interleukin-6(IL-6),and interleukin-10(IL-10)in the culture supernatants were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,and apoptosis levels were assessed by flow cytometry.Results·SAL at a concentration of 800 μmol/L and INH at 10 μmol/L were selected for subsequent experiments.Compared with the BCG group,SAL pretreatment for 36 h had the best effect,and the growth of BCG in macrophages in the administered group was inhibited.The inhibitory effect of the combined application of SAL and INH was obvious and statistically significant.Compared with the BCG group,SAL alone led to decreased secretion of TNF-α,IFN-γ,IL-6,and IL-10,although the differences were not statistically significant.However,the combination of SAL and INH caused a significant decrease in the levels of TNF-α,IL-6 and IL-10 in the supernatants of the cells(all P<0.05).Compared with the BCG group,in the early stage of the infection,SAL and INH were able to significantly reduce the apoptotic levels of BCG-infected RAW264.7 cells(P=0.008,P=0.032),and the combined application of SAL and INH significantly enhanced the apoptosis levels of BCG-infected RAW264.7 cells in the late stage of infection(P=0.001).Conclusion·In BCG-infected macrophages,SAL can exhibit antimycobacterial effects on the host by enhancing macrophage immune function,suppressing intracellular bacterial survival,and concurrently mitigating the inflammatory response elicited by BCG infection.
3.Low-dose ATG combined with low-dose PTCY in preventing GVHD after haploidentical transplantation:a retrospective analysis of 90 cases
Jinmei LEI ; Lin LIU ; Zhongtao YUAN ; Yu LI ; Le LUO ; Xiaoping LI ; Shiqi LI ; Sanbin WANG
Journal of Army Medical University 2024;46(4):326-330
Objective To retrospectively analyze the efficacy and safety of low-dose antithymocyte globulin(ATG)combined with low-dose post transplantation cyclophosphamide(PTCY)in prevention of graft versus host disease(GVHD)after haploidentical transplantation.Methods Clinical data of 90 patients receiving haplotype matched transplantation in No.920 Hospital of PLA Joint Logistic Support Force from January 2022 to February 2023 were collected,and they were divided into study group(n=47)and control group(n=43)according to different GVHD prevention programs.The patients of the study group were given low-dose ATG combined with low-dose PTCY,and those of the control group received standard dose of PTCY.The implantation status,occurrence of GVHD,survival status and other indicators were analyzed between the 2 groups.Results ① Both groups of patients were successfully implanted,the median duration for neutrophil implantation(11 vs 17 d,P<0.05)and platelet implantation(12 vs 20 d,P<0.05)was significantly shorter in the study group than the control group.The incidence of grade Ⅱ~Ⅳ aGVHD(12.8%vs 34.9%,P<0.05)and grade Ⅲ~Ⅳ aGVHD(6.4% vs 20.9%,P<0.05)was significantly lower in the study group than the control group,so was the non-recurrent mortality rate(6.4%vs 20.9%,P<0.05)and the incidence of hemorrhagic cystitis(12.8% vs 34.9%,P<0.05).② By the end of the study,there were no significant differences in the incidence of mild and moderate and severe cGVHD,recurrence rate,reactivation rates of EBV and CMV,overall survival rate or progression-free survival rate between the 2 groups.Conclusion For haploidentical transplantation,low-dose ATG combined with low-dose PTCY has the advantages of lower incidence of GVHD,non-recurrent mortality,incidence of hemorrhagic cystitis and faster implantation.
4.Control effect of Dasatinib on the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia and adverse events of CD123 targeting CAR-T:a case report and literature review
Chunmin LI ; Yu LI ; Zhongtao YUAN ; Lin LIU ; Le LUO ; Xiaoping LI ; Sanbin WANG ; Shiqi LI
Journal of Army Medical University 2024;46(4):347-351
Objective To preliminarily explore the efficacy of chimeric antigen receptor T cells(CAR-T)targeting CD 123 in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia(AML)and the role of dasatinib in the treatment of CD123 targeting CAR-T induced side effects.Methods Clinical data of 1 patient with relapsed AML admitted to No.920 Hospital of PLA Joint Logistic Support Force in September,2019 were collected.The patient relapsed after previous multi-line chemotherapy and was treated with CD123 targeting CAR-T therapy.The routine blood changes of the patient after treatment were observed.Dasatinib was used when agranulocytosis occurred,40 mg orally 3 times per day,and was stopped when agranulocytosis was relieved.Changes in blood cells,CAR-T amplification,and disease control were observed.The patient was followed up for over 1 year.Results Flow cytometry for bone marrow showed that minimal residual disease negative result was observed in 30 d after infusion.The patient remained disease-free for over 1 year.After CD 123 CAR-T cells infusion,significant expansion of CAR-T cells was observed,accompanied by granulocyte deficiency and cytokine release syndrome(CRS).After using dasatinib,inhibition of CAR-T cell expansion was observed,accompanied by blood cell recovery,and CRS symptoms were alleviated.After stop of dasatinib,CAR-T cells expanded again and blood cells decreased again.Conclusion CAR-T cells targeting CD 123 have certain efficacy in the treatment for relapsed AML.Dashatinib has a blocking effect on the amplification and function of CAR-T,which can alleviate bone marrow suppression caused by CD 123 targeting CAR-T and avoid severe CRS.
5.Application of polymerase chain reaction and metagenomic next generation sequencing in diagnosis of traumatic bone infection
Zhongtao YANG ; Kun ZHANG ; Cheng REN ; Chaofeng WANG ; Yibo XU ; Congming ZHANG ; Deyin LIU ; Erdong SHEN ; Maoqiang FAN ; Teng MA
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2024;26(12):1094-1099
Trauma-associated bone infection is one of the most serious infectious diseases after surgery, characterized by high incidence, complex pathogenic microorganisms, therapeutic difficulty and poor prognosis. Therefore, early accurate identification of pathogenic microorganisms and sensitivity of related antibiotics is very important to the success of surgery as well as of local and systemic antibiotic support therapies. As traditional detection methods have such shortcomings as complex items, numerous indicators, slow speed, a low positive rate, and inability to detect rare pathogenic microorganisms, there is an urgent need for better detection methods to identify pathogenic microorganisms of bone infection. In recent years, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and metagenomic next generation sequencing (mNGS) have been used in clinical diagnosis of a variety of infectious diseases because of their advantages in accuracy, speed, efficiency, and detection range of pathogenic microorganisms over traditional cultures. PCR and mNGS can also be used as effective tools to diagnose trauma-associated bone infection. This review explores the advantages, disadvantages, development trends and guiding significance of these two techniques in the diagnosis of trauma-associated bone infection.
6.Conjecture on the next development direction of colorectal cancer and its minimally invasive surgery
Zhenjun WANG ; Zhongtao ZHANG ; Zhili JI
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2024;62(8):717-719
The surgical treatment of colorectal cancer will be more and more accurate and minimally invasive under the guidance of precision medicine. At the same time, it will derive and evolve non-surgical paths, such as immune checkpoint inhibitors and immune targeted therapy for microsatellite instability high/mismatch repair deficient colorectal cancer, and wait and watch path after neoadjuvant treatment for low advanced rectal cancer. Laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer will be gradually iterated by robots, which is the only way to intelligent surgery.
7.Analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of galangin: a potential pathway to inhibit transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 receptor activation
Kaiwen LIN ; Datian FU ; Zhongtao WANG ; Xueer ZHANG ; Canyang ZHU
The Korean Journal of Pain 2024;37(2):151-163
Background:
Galangin, commonly employed in traditional Chinese medicine for its diverse medicinal properties, exhibits potential in treating inflammatory pain. Nevertheless, its mechanism of action remains unclear.
Methods:
Mice were randomly divided into 4 groups for 7 days: a normal control group, a galangin-treated (25 and 50 mg/kg), and a positive control celecoxib (20 mg/kg). Analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects were evaluated using a hot plate test, acetic acid-induced writhing test, acetic acid-induced vascular permeability test, formalininduced paw licking test, and carrageenan-induced paw swelling test. The interplay between galangin, transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1), NF-κB, COX-2, and TNF-α proteins was evaluated via molecular docking. COX- 2, PGE2, IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α levels in serum were measured using ELISA after capsaicin administration (200 nmol/L). TRPV1 expression in the dorsal root ganglion was analyzed by Western blot. The quantities of substance P (SP) and calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) were assessed using qPCR.
Results:
Galangin reduced hot plate-induced licking latency, acetic acid-induced contortions, carrageenantriggered foot inflammation, and capillary permeability in mice. It exhibited favorable affinity towards TRPV1, NF- κB, COX-2, and TNF-α, resulting in decreased levels of COX-2, PGE2, IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α in serum following capsaicin stimulation. Galangin effectively suppressed the upregulation of TRPV1 protein and associated receptor neuropeptides CGRP and SP mRNA, while concurrently inhibiting the expression of NF-κB, TNF-α, COX-2, and PGE2 mRNA.
Conclusions
Galangin exerts its anti-inflammatory pain effects by inhibiting TRPV1 activation and regulating COX-2, NF-κB/TNF-α expression, providing evidence for the use of galangin in the management of inflammatory pain.
8.Co-word cluster analysis of research hotspots at home and abroad on self-management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease from 2013 to 2023
Zhongtao ZHOU ; Qingyang LI ; Shuoshuo LI ; Runqiu WANG ; Huaiyu BAI ; Ao JIANG ; Jing ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(1):77-82
Objective:To analyze the research hotspots of self-management in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at home and abroad.Methods:Related literature on self-management of COPD patients were searched in China National Knowledge Infrastructure and Web of Science databases, and the searched period was from January 1, 2013 to June 30, 2023. CiteSpace 5.8 software was used for keyword cluster analysis.Results:A total of 641 articles in Chinese and 1 192 in English were obtained. Domestic research hotspots about self-management of COPD patients mainly focused on health education, continuing care, rehabilitation care, etc. Foreign research hotspots about self-management of COPD patients mainly focused on mobile health, telemedicine and so on.Conclusions:This paper analyzes the research hotspots of self-management of COPD patients at home and abroad and provides reference for future research on self-management of COPD patients.
9.Conjecture on the next development direction of colorectal cancer and its minimally invasive surgery
Zhenjun WANG ; Zhongtao ZHANG ; Zhili JI
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2024;62(8):717-719
The surgical treatment of colorectal cancer will be more and more accurate and minimally invasive under the guidance of precision medicine. At the same time, it will derive and evolve non-surgical paths, such as immune checkpoint inhibitors and immune targeted therapy for microsatellite instability high/mismatch repair deficient colorectal cancer, and wait and watch path after neoadjuvant treatment for low advanced rectal cancer. Laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer will be gradually iterated by robots, which is the only way to intelligent surgery.
10.Clinical and genetic analysis of a child with Canavan disease due to compound heterozygous variants of ASPA gene
Shasha NIU ; Yanyan MA ; Yuqiang LYU ; Hongmei XIN ; Dong WANG ; Yanxin WANG ; Ya′nan YANG ; Zilong LI ; Yi LIU ; Zhongtao GAI
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2024;41(2):225-229
Objective:To analyze the clinical phenotype and genetic characteristics for a child with Canavan disease.Methods:A child who was admitted to the Children's Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University on April 9, 2021 for inability to uphold his head for 2 months and increased muscle tone for one week was subjected to whole exome sequencing, and candidate variants were verified by Sanger sequencing.Results:Genetic testing revealed that the child has harbored compound heterozygous variants of the ASPA gene, including a paternally derived c. 556_559dupGTTC (p. L187Rfs*5) and a maternally derived c.919delA (p. S307Vfs*24). Based on the guidelines from the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, both variants were predicted to be pathogenic (PVS1+ PM2_Supporting+ PM3). Conclusion:The c. 556_559dupGTTC (p.L187Rfs*5) and c. 919delA (p.S307Vfs*24) compound heterozygous variants of the ASPA gene probably underlay the pathogenesis of Canavan disease in this child.

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