1.Protein kinase D inhibitor CRT0066101 suppresses tumor growth by inhibiting the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway to promote apoptosis and autophagy in hepatocellular carcinoma cells
Hao-hua DENG ; Bao-yuan TANG ; Bei XIE ; Lin-jing LI
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(12):2297-2305
Aim To investigate the inhibitory effect of the protein kinase D(PKD)-specific inhibitor CRT0066101 on hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)and its underlying molecular mechanisms,providing new theoretical insights and therapeutic strategies for targe-ted HCC treatment.Methods HCC cell lines were treated with varying concentrations of CRT0066101.The inhibitory effects on cell proliferation were assessed using the CCK-8 assay,colony formation assay,and EdU staining.The impact on cell migration and inva-sion was evaluated through wound-healing assays and Transwell migration and invasion assays.was employed toThe effects of CRT0066101 on the phosphorylation levels of PKD and key proteins in the downstream PI3K/AKT signaling pathway were analyzed using Western blot.Additionally,the drug's regulatory effects on apoptosis and autophagy in HCC cells were examined using Western blot,flow cytometry,and the mRFP-GFP-LC3 dual-fluorescence reporter system.Results CRT0066101 significantly inhibited the pro-liferation,migration and invasion of HCC cells.West-ern blotting results demonstrated that CRT0066101 dose-dependently suppressed the phosphorylation of PKD family proteins and downregulated the activation of the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.Furthermore,CRT0066101 treatment upregulated the expression of the pro-apoptotic protein Bax while downregulating the anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2.It also markedly increased the expression levels of autophagy marker proteins Bec-lin-1 and LC3B-Ⅱ,suggesting that the drug simulta-neously induced apoptosis and autophagy in HCC cells.Conclusions CRT0066101 specifically inhibits PKD activity,blocks the PI3K/AKT signaling path-way,suppresses HCC cell proliferation and metastasis,and induces apoptosis and autophagy.These findings indicate that CRT0066101 is a promising small-mole-cule inhibitor for targeted HCC therapy with potential clinical applications.
2.Protein kinase D inhibitor CRT0066101 suppresses tumor growth by inhibiting the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway to promote apoptosis and autophagy in hepatocellular carcinoma cells
Hao-hua DENG ; Bao-yuan TANG ; Bei XIE ; Lin-jing LI
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(12):2297-2305
Aim To investigate the inhibitory effect of the protein kinase D(PKD)-specific inhibitor CRT0066101 on hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)and its underlying molecular mechanisms,providing new theoretical insights and therapeutic strategies for targe-ted HCC treatment.Methods HCC cell lines were treated with varying concentrations of CRT0066101.The inhibitory effects on cell proliferation were assessed using the CCK-8 assay,colony formation assay,and EdU staining.The impact on cell migration and inva-sion was evaluated through wound-healing assays and Transwell migration and invasion assays.was employed toThe effects of CRT0066101 on the phosphorylation levels of PKD and key proteins in the downstream PI3K/AKT signaling pathway were analyzed using Western blot.Additionally,the drug's regulatory effects on apoptosis and autophagy in HCC cells were examined using Western blot,flow cytometry,and the mRFP-GFP-LC3 dual-fluorescence reporter system.Results CRT0066101 significantly inhibited the pro-liferation,migration and invasion of HCC cells.West-ern blotting results demonstrated that CRT0066101 dose-dependently suppressed the phosphorylation of PKD family proteins and downregulated the activation of the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.Furthermore,CRT0066101 treatment upregulated the expression of the pro-apoptotic protein Bax while downregulating the anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2.It also markedly increased the expression levels of autophagy marker proteins Bec-lin-1 and LC3B-Ⅱ,suggesting that the drug simulta-neously induced apoptosis and autophagy in HCC cells.Conclusions CRT0066101 specifically inhibits PKD activity,blocks the PI3K/AKT signaling path-way,suppresses HCC cell proliferation and metastasis,and induces apoptosis and autophagy.These findings indicate that CRT0066101 is a promising small-mole-cule inhibitor for targeted HCC therapy with potential clinical applications.
3.Multi-template molecularly imprinted solid phase extraction and its application in the extraction and separation of multi-components from traditional Chinese medicine
Shuo LI ; Yue-yue CHANG ; Fang-fang CHENG ; Bei-hua BAO ; Yu-dan CAO ; Wei-feng YAO ; Li ZHANG ; An-wei DING
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2021;56(3):751-760
Multi-template molecularly imprinted solid phase extraction not only has the advantages of high selectivity, large adsorption capacity, easy preparation, reuse and low environmental pollution, but also can realize the enrichment and separation of many kinds of compounds. It has attracted wide attention in the extraction and separation of traditional Chinese medicine components. This study summarizes the latest development of multi-template molecularly imprinted solid phase extraction. At the same time, based on the classification of active components of traditional Chinese medicine (flavonoids, alkaloids, phenylpropanol, terpenes, etc.), the latest application of multi-template molecular imprinting solid phase extraction in multi-component separation of traditional Chinese medicine was reviewed, with a view to better application of multi-template molecularly imprinted polymer in active multi-component extraction and separation of traditional Chinese medicine and provide reference for the material basic research of the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine.
4.The mechanism of action of Pudilan Xiaoyan oral liquid against LPS-induced acute respiratory infection in mice based on biological network analysis and metabolomics
Gang TIAN ; Yuan-zhuo HU ; Chao LI ; Yuan-yuan ZHAI ; Bei-hua BAO ; Wei-feng YAO ; Li ZHANG ; An-wei DING
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2021;56(3):816-822
This study integrates metabolomics and network pharmacology techniques to systematically analyze the possible mechanism of Pudilan Xiaoyan oral liquid (PDL) in the treatment of acute respiratory infections. GC-MS metabolomics analysis found 8 endogenous metabolites, 3-phosphoglycerate,
5.Radix Kansui Stir-Fried with Vinegar Reduces Radix Kansui-Related Hepatotoxicity in Mice via Mitochondrial Pathway.
Bei-Hua BAO ; Xiao-Jing YAN ; Yu-Dan CAO ; Wei-Feng YAO ; Fang-Fang CHENG ; Pei-Dong CHEN ; Ming-Qiu SHAN ; Li ZHANG ; An-Wei DING
Chinese journal of integrative medicine 2021;27(3):192-197
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the mechanism of Radix Kansui (RK) stir-fried with vinegar (VRK) decreased hepatotoxicity in mice.
METHODS:
According to a random number table, 40 mice were randomly divided into negative control group (0.5% carboxymethylcellulose sodium, 20 mL/kg), positive control group (0.1% mixture of carbon tetrachloride in soybean oil, 20 mL/kg), RK group (the ethyl acetate extracts of RK, 250 g crude drug/kg) and VRK group (the ethyl acetate extracts of VRK, 250 g crude drug/kg) with 10 mice per group. All mice were administered orally by gavage daily for 7 continuous days. The morphology of liver tissues was examined to assess the liver injury by a transmission electron microscope. Hepatocyte apoptosis in vivo was determined by terminal deoxynucleotidyltransferase-mediated dUTP-biotin nickend labeling (TUNEL) assay. Immunohistochemical technique was adopted to detect the expression of particular antiapoptotic and proapoptotic proteins in the mitochondrial pathways, including B-cell lymphoma (Bcl-2) and caspase-3, as well as the expression of inflammatory mediators, including nuclear factor kappa B (NF- κ B) and intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1).
RESULTS:
Liver injury and hepatocyte apoptosis were observed in RK mice, and the liver injury were significantly reduced in VRK-treated mice. In immunohistochemistry study, compared with the negative control group, RK inhibited dramatically the Bcl-2 protein expression and significantly increased the expression of caspase-3, NF- κ B and ICAM-1 (all P<0.01). Compared with the RK group, VRK group induced significant increase on Bcl-2 protein expression, and decreased the caspase-3, NF- κ B and ICAM-1 protein expression (P<0.05 or P<0.01).
CONCLUSION
The mechanism of reduced hepatotoxicity of VRK may be associated with the reduced inflammation, regulation of antiapoptotic and proapoptotic mediators in the mitochondrial pathway.
6.Health risk assessment of multiple antibiotic residues in meat and meat products in Shanghai from 2016 to 2020
Bao-zhang LUO ; Lu-xin QIN ; Hua CAI ; Jing-jin YANG ; Li-bei XIONG ; Hong LIU
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2021;33(5):377-385
Objective:To determine the current status of multiple antibiotic residues in meat and meat products in Shanghai based on a 5-year surveillance, and perform the health risk assessment. Methods:We performed the examination in accordance with the Manual for National Food Contamination and Harmful Factor Risk Monitoring, and conduct health risk assessment according to the national limit standards on the monitoring data of 2016‒2020. Results:The total detection rate of multiple antibiotics in meat and meat products in Shanghai was determined to be 16.03%, in which the total unqualified rate was 1.97%. Moreover, the detection rate of quinolones was 2.78% and its unqualified rate was 0.83%. The unqualified rate of loxacin in cooked meat products was 2.12%. The detection rate of tetracyclines was 17.06% and its unqualified rate was 0.34%, in which the highest detection rate was identified in doxycycline (11.64%). The detection rate of sulfonamides was 3.16%, in which the highest detection rate was in sulfamethazine (1.05%). The detection rate of florfenicol was 5.15% and its unqualified rate was 0.12%. The difference of ofloxacin residues between diverse food categories (
7.Research Progress of Gypsum Ustum and Application of Calcium-containing Hemostatic Materials
Yu-song ZHANG ; Da LUO ; Fang-fang CHENG ; Wei-feng YAO ; Pei-dong CHEN ; Bei-hua BAO ; Li ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2021;27(1):223-228
Mineral medicine is an indispensable part of traditional Chinese medicine and has a long history of application. Among them, mineral-based hemostatics have been widely applied for the treatment of various hemorrhagic diseases with extensive clinical experience and established efficacy.
8.A multicenter survey of antibiotic use in very and extremely low birth weight infants in Hunan Province.
Ming-Jie WANG ; Shao-Jie YUE ; Jin LIN ; Xi-Rong GAO ; Xiao-Ming PENG ; Meng-Yu CHEN ; Hua-Bao PENG ; Bei CAO ; Yun-Qing ZENG ; Shu-Lian WANG ; Bo WEN ; Xi-Lin HUANG ; Xiao-Ping LI ; Ai-Zhen ZHANG ; Ting CAO ; Yi-Hua CHEN ; Tie-Qiang CHEN ; Chun-Hua YE ; Tao BO ; De-Lin JIANG ; Xiu-Qun HUANG ; Na-Fang REN ; Long-Zhang TAO ; Fang YAO ; Chang-Jun TIAN ; Hong-Ming LI ; Ai-Min ZHANG ; Fu-Rong HUANG ; Wei-Guo ZHANG ; Xiang-Hong CHEN ; Yu-Chan LIU ; Zheng-Lin LIU ; Yan-Shan XU ; Jing-Song MING ; Li CHEN ; Ning-Yi ZHU ; Jun-Min HE ; Sai-Jun YI ; Tuan-Mei WANG ; Zhao-Hui LI ; Gui-Tian WANG
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics 2020;22(6):561-566
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the current status of antibiotic use for very and extremely low birth weight (VLBW/ELBW) infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) of Hunan Province.
METHODS:
The use of antibiotics was investigated in multiple level 3 NICUs of Hunan Province for VLBW and ELBW infants born between January, 2017 and December, 2017.
RESULTS:
The clinical data of 1 442 VLBW/ELBW infants were collected from 24 NICUs in 2017. The median antibiotic use duration was 17 days (range: 0-86 days), accounting for 53.0% of the total length of hospital stay. The highest duration of antibiotic use was up to 91.4% of the total length of hospital stay, with the lowest at 14.6%. In 16 out of 24 NICUs, the antibiotic use duration was accounted for more than 50.0% of the hospitalization days. There were 113 cases with positive bacterial culture grown in blood or cerebrospinal fluid, making the positive rate of overall bacterial culture as 7.84%. The positive rate of bacterial culture in different NICUs was significantly different from 0% to 14.9%. The common isolated bacterial pathogens Klebsiella pneumoniae was 29 cases (25.7%); Escherichia coli 12 cases (10.6%); Staphylococcus aureus 3 cases (2.7%). The most commonly used antibiotics were third-generation of cephalosporins, accounting for 41.00% of the total antibiotics, followed by penicillins, accounting for 32.10%, and followed by carbapenems, accounting for 13.15%. The proportion of antibiotic use time was negatively correlated with birth weight Z-score and the change in weight Z-score between birth and hospital discharge (r=-0.095, -0.151 respectively, P<0.01), positively correlated with death/withdrawal of care (r=0.196, P<0.01).
CONCLUSIONS
Antibiotics used for VLBW/ELBW infants in NICUs of Hunan Province are obviously prolonged in many NICUs. The proportion of routine use of third-generation of cephalosporins and carbapenems antibiotics is high among the NICUs.
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9.Screening of active ingredients in Erzhi pill for osteoporosis based on molecular docking technology and verification
Yuan-yuan ZHAI ; Xin LI ; Meng-ting GAO ; Yi-fei WANG ; Li FENG ; Wei-feng YAO ; Bei-hua BAO ; Yu-dan CAO ; Li ZHANG ; An-wei DING
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2020;55(6):1222-1228
In this study, we used molecular docking technology and validation experiments
10.Exploration of Combinational Quality Control Method of Carbonized Ginger Based on HPLC Fingerprint and QAMS
Hai-pei SHI ; Hui YAN ; Mei-yu SHEN ; Jia-li WANG ; Sheng-liang HUANG ; Wei DONG ; Guo-qiang WANG ; Bei-hua BAO ; Li ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2020;26(5):95-100
Objective::To establish the HPLC fingerprint of carbonized ginger and to determine the contents of zingerone, 6-gingerol, 6-shogaol, 10-gingerol, 8-shogaol and 10-shogaol with quantitative analysis of multi-components by single marker (QAMS). Method::The fingerprint of carbonized ginger was established by HPLC. All samples were analyzed by Waters SymmetryShield™ RP18 column (4.6 mm×250 mm, 5 μm) with gradient elution by acetonitrile(A)-water(B) (0-30 min, 25%-70%A; 30-50 min, 70%-90%A; 50-60 min, 90%A), the flow rate was 1.0 mL·min-1, the detection wavelength was set at 240 nm and the column temperature was 30 ℃. Zingerone, 6-gingerol, 8-gingerol, 6-shogaol, 10-gingerol, 8-shogaol and 10-shogaol was chosen as marker ingredients to establish HPLC fingerprint of carbonized ginger decoction pieces. Taking 6-gingerol as internal reference standard, the contents of zingerone, 6-shogaol, 10-gingerol, 8-shogaol and 10-shogaol were determined at the detection wavelength of 220 nm and 280 nm according to the relative correction factor. Result::The HPLC fingerprint of carbonized ginger was obtained and 10 common peaks were designated, and 7 of them were identified as zingerone, 6-gingerol, 8-gingerol, 6-shogaol, 10-gingerol, 8-shogaol and 10-shogaol, respectively. And there were no significant differences between the quantitative results of external standard method and QAMS. It is suggested that the content limits of carbonized ginger should be not less than 0.020%of zingerone (C11H14O3), 0.050%of 6-gingerol (C17H26O4), 0.120%of 6-shogaol (C17H24O3), 0.080%of 10-gingerol (C21H34O4), 0.030%of 8-shogaol (C19H28O3) and 0.050%of 10-shogaol (C21H32O3) calculated with reference to the dried products, respectively. Conclusion::The developed method is accurate and feasible, which can provide a simple and effective method for the quality control of carbonized ginger.

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