1.Effects of oleic acid-induced lipid droplet synthesis on the proliferation,migration, invasion, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition of osteosarcoma cells
Mengting WANG ; Yunlong WANG ; Mengxia LIANG ; Jun LIU ; Erbao BIAN
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(1):9-15
ObjectiveTo explore the effects of different concentrations of oleic acid on human osteosarcoma cell lines 143B and HOS, as well as the impacts of the optimal concentration of oleic acid on cellular lipid droplet synthesis and cell functions. MethodsThe 143B and HOS cells were treated with varying concentrations of oleic acid (0, 25, 50, 100, and 200 µmol/L) for 48 hours. Following treatment, oil red O staining and BODIPY staining were performed to determine the optimal concentration. Subsequently, CCK-8 assays and colony formation experiments were conducted to assess the effect of this optimal concentration of oleic acid on the cell proliferation of both cell lines. Transwell migration assays were utilized to evaluate the influence of the optimal concentration on migratory capacity and Transwell invasion assays were utilized to evaluate the invasive ability. Additionally, Western blot analysis was employed to examine the expression levels of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) markers Epithelial cadherin (E-cadherin) and Neural cadherin (N-cadherin) in response to treatment with the optimal concentration of oleic acid. ResultsTreatment with oleic acid did not induce significant cell death in either 143B or HOS cells; however, an increase in intracellular lipid droplets was observed alongside enhanced proliferation, migration, invasion capabilities as well as EMT transformation potential (P<0.05). ConclusionOleic acid induces lipid droplet synthesis in osteosarcoma cells which subsequently promotes their proliferation, migration and invasion abilities along with EMT transformation.
2.Expert consensus on clinical application of parenteral direct thrombin inhibitors in perioperative period
Mingyu JIANG ; Yuan BIAN ; Lizhu HAN ; Qinan YIN ; Fengjiao KANG ; Anhua WEI ; Danjie ZHAO ; Lin WANG ; Ying SHAO ; Li TANG ; Yi WANG ; Shuhong LIANG ; Huijuan LIU ; Guirong XIAO ; Yue LI
China Pharmacy 2026;37(6):689-699
OBJECTIVE To form an expert consensus on the clinical application of parenteral direct thrombin inhibitors (DTIs) in patients during the perioperative period. METHODS Led by Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital (the Affiliated Hospital of UESTC), a multidisciplinary working group was established. Through literature review and the Delphi method, clinical questions related to the rational perioperative use of parenteral DTIs were identified. A structured design was adopted using the “Population-Intervention-Comparison-Outcome” framework; systematic searches were conducted in CNKI, Medline, Embase and other databases. Relevant evidence from randomized controlled trials and cohort studies was included and synthesized. Evidence quality was assessed using the Grades of Recommendations Assessment,Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach, and recommendations were formulated through multiple rounds of Delphi surveys and expert consensus meetings. RESULTS &CONCLUSIONS Seven recommendations (each with an expert consensus rate exceeding 90%) on the use of parenteral DTIs in perioperative patients were developed. These recommendations specify drug selection, dosing ranges, key monitoring points, and safety management strategies for parenteral DTIs in various scenarios, including the perioperative period of ventricular assist device implantation, the perioperative period of cardiac surgery, perioperative patients with lower-extremity atherosclerotic disease, the perioperative period of percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with acute coronary syndrome, the perioperative period of carotid artery stenting in patients with carotid stenosis, the perioperative period of patients with right heart thrombosis, and patients who develop related thrombosis and dysfunction after a central venous catheter insertion. In addition, warning and management pathways for perioperative bleeding and thrombotic events were proposed. This expert consensus, which is formulated based on the best available evidence, provides evidence-based guidance for standardized and individualized use of parenteral DTIs in perioperative period.
3.Role and mechanism of Lck/Yes-related novel tyrosine kinases in macrophage M1 polarization
Xin YU ; Zhensheng GAO ; Weihua BIAN ; Xiangyong LIU ; Yeying SUN
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(2):209-216
ObjectiveTo investigate the role and mechanism of Lck/Yes-related novel protein tyrosine kinase (Lyn) on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced M1-type polarization of macrophage. MethodsThe LentiCRISPR-V2 plasmid was digested with the restriction endonuclease BSMBI-V2, and the digested DNA fragments were recovered. The digested plasmid was ligated with Lyn-sgRNA using T4 ligase to generate the Lenti-Lyn-gRNA lentivirus. THP-1 cells were infected with the Lenti-Lyn-gRNA lentivirus to obtain a stable cell line with Lyn knockout, and a monoclonal THP-1 cell line with complete Lyn knockout (Lyn⁻/⁻) was established subsequently. Wild-type Lyn (LynWT) and Lyn⁻/⁻ THP-1 cells were induced with 100 ng/mL phorbol myristate acetate (PMA) for 48 h to differentiate into M0 macrophages, which were further polarized into M1 macrophages by stimulation with 100 ng/mL LPS for 24 h. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) was performed to detect the expression of M0 macrophage markers, including integrin αM (CD11b), macrophage antigen (CD68), and monocyte differentiation antigen (CD14). The expression of Lyn in M1 macrophages differentiated from wild-type THP-1 cells (LynWT-M1) was measured by qPCR, and the ratio of phosphorylated Lyn to total Lyn (P-Lyn/Lyn) in LynWT-M1 cells was determined by Western blot. In M1 macrophages differentiated from Lyn-knockout THP-1 cells (Lyn⁻/⁻-M1), qPCR was used to detect the mRNA expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 10 (CXCL-10). Western blot was conducted to assess the protein expression of iNOS, as well as the protein levels of molecules related to the Janus kinase 1 (JAK1)-signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 (STAT1)signaling pathway, including JAK1, phosphorylated JAK1 (P-JAK1), STAT1, and phosphorylated STAT1 (P-STAT1). Additionally, the expression of the M1 macrophage marker cluster of differentiation 80 (CD80) was analyzed by flow cytometry. ResultsThe Lyn-/- monoclonal cell line was successfully constructed. The expression of CD11b was significantly elevated in Lyn-/- M0 macrophages, and the differentiation of M1 macrophages was successful. Knockdown of Lyn inhibited mRNA expression of iNOS, IL⁃6, CXCL⁃10, protein expression of iNOS and CD80 expression in M1 macrophages (P<0.05). Western blot assay showed that Lyn knockdown inhibited protein expression of JAK1 and P-STAT1 (P<0.01). ConclusionAfter CRISPR/Cas9-mediated Lyn knockout, the expression levels of JAK1 and P-STAT1, the key molecules in the JAK/STAT signaling pathway of M1 macrophages, are significantly downregulated; concomitantly, the expression of M1 macrophage-specific secretory factors (iNOS, IL⁃6, CXCL⁃10 mRNA) and CD80 is also downregulated, which may be achieved via targeted regulation of the JAK1/P-STAT1-mediated JAK/STAT signaling pathway.
4.ZFX promotes esophageal squamous cell carcinoma progression by regulating Nectin-4 expression through the PI3K/AKT pathway
LONG Yuanfeng1, 2 ; YANG Yan3 ; BIAN Yuhang1 ; DENG Yubin1 ; CHEN Qiaoling1 ; YANG Hang1 ; ZHANG Ruolan1 ; ZHAO Quanneng1 ; YANG Mi1 ; BIE Jun1 ; SONG Guiqin1 ; LIU Kang1
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2026;33(4):408-417
[摘 要] 目的:探讨X连锁锌指蛋白(ZFX)通过Nectin-4表达影响食管鳞状细胞癌(ESCC)进展的分子机制及其对PI3K/AKT信号通路的激活作用。方法:收集2022年8月至2023年7月在南充市中心医院手术切除的30对ESCC组织及癌旁组织标本。采用人食管上皮细胞HET-1A及ESCC细胞KYSE-30、KYSE-150、KYSE-410、KYSE-510和TE-1。基于2018年至2019年收集的6例ESCC配对标本转录组测序数据筛选Nectin-4,通过TIMER2.0数据库、RT-qPCR和WB法、免疫组织化学(IHC)检测ESCC组织及细胞中Nectin-4的表达水平。采用shRNA技术在KYSE-410和KYSE-510细胞中敲低Nectin-4,通过CCK-8、克隆形成、划痕愈合及Transwell实验检测敲低Nectin-4对细胞增殖、迁移和侵袭能力的影响,采用WB法检测敲低Nectin-4对细胞PI3K/AKT通路及EMT相关蛋白表达水平的影响。通过生物信息学预测并结合双萤光素酶报告基因实验,鉴定并验证ZFX作为Nectin-4的上游转录调控因子。结果:综合分析显示,ESCC组织及细胞系中Nectin-4表达显著高于癌旁组织及HET-1A细胞(均P < 0.01)。功能研究表明,敲低Nectin-4显著抑制KYSE-410和KYSE-510细胞的增殖活性、克隆形成能力,以及迁移和侵袭能力(均P < 0.01)。机制方面,敲低Nectin-4时细胞中E-cadherin表达上调、N-cadherin下调(均P < 0.01),并抑制PI3K/AKT通路相关蛋白的磷酸化水平(P < 0.01)。结论: ZFX通过上调Nectin-4表达激活PI3K/AKT信号通路促进ESCC进展,为ESCC的治疗提供了潜在的新靶点。
5.Application Value of Scales for Symptom & Syndrome Evaluation in Spleen-Stomach Diseases Related New Drug Research and Development
Fengbin LIU ; Simeng YAO ; Ping WANG ; Liqun BIAN ; Zhengkun HOU ; Xudong TANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(5):504-509
Symptom and syndrome efficacy evaluation scales are indispensable tools for clinical efficacy assessment in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and hold significant value at all stages of new drug research development for spleen and stomach diseases. These scales can provide scientific basis for clinical positioning, efficacy evaluation, and expansion of indications of new drugs. By analyzing the current hotspots and difficulties in research, this study aims to explore the important significance of these scales in the development of new drugs for spleen and stomach diseases, summarize the domestic research progress, and conduct comparative analyses with international studies. Future development trends are also discussed in order to promote the application of symptom and syndrome efficacy evaluation scales in the development of new drugs for spleen and stomach diseases and to advance the moder-nization process of TCM.
6.Generation of Cynomolgus and Rhesus Monkey Models Carrying the BMPR1BFecB Variant
Chunyang LI ; Xingchen LIU ; Yuzhuo LI ; Yong LU ; Yan WANG ; Changshan GAO ; Yanhong NIE ; Xinyan BIAN ; Chao HU ; Jiaqiao ZHU ; Qiang SUN
Laboratory Animal and Comparative Medicine 2026;46(4):467-475
ObjectiveTo generate cynomolgus and rhesus monkey models carrying the Booroola fecundity (FecB) variant of bone morphogenetic protein receptor type 1B (BMPR1B) gene (designated BMPR1BFecB) using adenine base edit technology and to explore genetic improvement strategies for enhancing the reproductive performance of laboratory macaques. MethodsFour single-guide RNAs (sgRNAs) were designed to target the BMPR1B c.746A>G locus in cynomolgus and rhesus monkeys. The sgRNAs were combined with the ABE8e-SpRY base editor, and the resulting editing complexes were microinjected into zygotes of both macaque species. Following in vitro culture of the injected embryos, nested PCR amplification was performed to detect the base-editing efficiency at the target site to screen for highly efficient sgRNAs. Subsequently, normally developing gene-edited embryos were transferred into the oviducts of surrogates. Seven days after birth, ear skin or peripheral blood samples were collected from the newborn monkeys for genotyping and mosaicism analysis, and the growth, development, and health status of the gene-edited monkeys were monitored. ResultsAmong the four candidate sgRNAs, sgRNA4 was identified as achieving 100% editing efficiency at the c.746A>G site. A total of 17 live monkey offspring were obtained via embryo transfer, including 8 cynomolgus monkeys and 9 rhesus monkeys. Genotyping results showed that all 8 newborn cynomolgus monkeys carried the c.746A>G point mutation, with an editing efficiency of 100% (8/8), of which 37.50% (3/8) were mosaics. Among the 9 newborn rhesus monkeys, 8 individuals carried the c.746A>G mutation, with an editing efficiency of 88.89% (8/9), of which 75.00% (6/8) were mosaics. ConclusionThe ABE8e-SpRY base-editing system enables precise editing at the c.746A>G (p.Q249R) locus of the BMPR1B gene in both cynomolgus and rhesus monkey embryos, resulting in the successful establishment of laboratory monkey models carrying the BMPR1BFecB variant. These models provide a valuable foundation for future studies of the regulatory role of the BMPR1BFecB variant in reproductive performance at the non‑human primate level, as well as for exploring genetic improvement strategies to enhance reproductive performance in laboratory monkeys.
7.Clinical application of hemostatic drugs in special populations:an expert consensus
Lizhu HAN ; Yuan BIAN ; Qinan YIN ; Siying CHEN ; Feifei YU ; Jing CHEN ; Xingxing CUI ; Yiding TANG ; Xin YAO ; Hongxi LIU ; Shuhong LIANG ; Nan LIU
China Pharmacy 2026;37(20):2628-2639
OBJECTIVE To develop evidence-based clinical practice recommendations for the use of hemostatic drugs in special populations, so as to improve the efficacy and safety of medication.METHODS Led by the Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, a working group of 79 experts covering clinical pharmacy, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics and other fields was established. Clinical questions regarding the efficacy and safety of hemostatic drugs in special populations were screened through literature review and two rounds of Delphi questionnaire surveys. Intervention questions were structured using the population, intervention, comparison, and outcome framework, while management questions were additionally described using the population, clinical setting, management measure, and outcome framework. Databases including Medline, Embase, Cochrane Library, CNKI, Wanfang Data, and VIP were systematically searched to collect and screen relevant evidence. Recommendations were formulated through recommendation questionnaire surveys and expert consensus meetings, and the quality of evidence and strength of recommendations were graded according to the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation system. RESULTS &CONCLUSIONS A total of 8 clinical questions were finally determined, the consensus rates of all clinical questions and recommendations were more than 90%, and 8 recommendations on the use of hemostatic drugs in special populations were formulated. These recommendations cover special populations including children, women during pregnancy/puerperium/lactation, the elderly, patients with hepatic impairment, patients in the perioperative period of liver transplantation, patients with renal impairment/on dialysis/in the perioperative period of kidney transplantation, immunocompromised patients, and patients with hematological diseases. The recommendations specify the applicable scenarios, dose adjustment principles, monitoring indicators, and safety management strategies of hemostatic drugs in different special populations, which can provide a reference for the clinical application of hemostatic drugs in special populations and help clinicians and pharmacists develop individualized medication plans.
8.Effect of nourishing yin and tonifying yang method on inflammatory response and bone metabolism in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus complicated with osteoporosis
Lingyun MA ; Defeng LIU ; Airu LIU ; Nana ZHANG ; Jiatong SONG ; Weiyu BIAN ; Yujuan JI ; Yunyan JI ; Wendong LI ; Xiu'e CHI
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;47(3):312-317
Objective:To investigate the effect of nourishing yin and tonifying yang method on inflammatory response and bone metabolism in patients with T2DM complicated with osteoporosis (OP).Methods:A randomized controlled trial. From January 2022 to December 2023,80 patients with T2DM and OP in our hospital were selected as the observation objects, and they were divided into two groups by random number table method, with 40 cases in each group.On the basis of conventional treatment, the control group chewed vitamin D calcium chewable tablets, and the observation group added nourishing yin and tonifying yang Chinese medicine.Both groups were treated for 6 months. TCM syndrome scores were performed before and after treatment ;the levels of fasting blood glucose (FPG), 2 hPG and HbA1c were detected by intelligent blood glucose monitor;the levels of serum neutrophils and lymphocytes were detected by automatic blood analyzer, and the neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) was calculated;the levels of serum IL-1β and TNF-α were detected by automatic chemiluminescence analyzer, the levels of type I procollagen amino terminal propeptide (PINP), type I collagen carboxy terminal peptide β special sequence (β-CTX) and 25-hydroxy vitamin D3 [25-(OH)D3] were detected by ELISA;Bone mineral density (BMD) was detected by bone mineral density detector. The adverse reactions during treatment were observed and recorded, and the clinical efficacy was evaluated.Results:The total effective rate was 92.5 %(37/40) in the observation group and 75.0 % (30/40) in the control group,the difference between the two groups was statistically significant ( χ2=4.50, P=0.034).After treatment, the scores of soreness and weakness of waist and knees, soreness and pain of waist and back, clear and long urine, pale tongue and white coating in the observation group were lower than those in the control group ( t=3.11, 3.75, 3.51, 3.74, P<0.01);the levels of serum FPG, 2 hPG and HbA1c in the observation group were lower than those in the control group ( t=3.11,3.20,3.39, P<0.01).The levels of serum NLR (2.63 ± 0.68 vs. 3.24 ± 0.79, t=3.70), IL-1β [(81.65 ± 8.30) ng/L vs. (89.03 ± 8.98) ng/L, t=3.82] and TNF-α [(35.14 ± 5.11) μg/L vs. (39.96 ± 5.38) μg/L, t=4.11] in the observation group were lower than those in the control group ( P<0.01). After treatment, the levels of PINP [(29.83 ± 3.92) ng/L vs. (34.02 ± 4.03) ng/L, t=4.71] and β-CTX [(21.30 ± 3.95 ) ng/L vs. (25.32 ± 4.18) ng/L, t=4.42] in the observation group were lower than those in the control group ( P<0.01), the levels of 25-(OH)D3 [(42.86 ± 5.12) μg/L vs. (38.08 ± 4.55) μg/L, t=4.41] and BMD [(0.90 ± 0.18) g/cm 3vs. (0.78 ± 0.16) g/cm 3, t=3.15] were higher than those in the control group ( P<0.01).During the treatment, the incidence of adverse reactions was 12.5% (5/40) in the observation group and 10.0 % (4/40) in the control group,there was no significant difference between the two groups ( χ2=0.13, P=0.723). Conclusion:The method of nourishing yin and tonifying yang can effectively improve the TCM syndromes of T2DM patients with OP, reduce the levels of blood glucose and inflammatory factors, improve bone metabolism, improve clinical efficacy and have good treatment safety.
9.Research progress on the control and utilization of microorganisms in the space-based animal culture
Haonan FAN ; Xiangyang LIU ; Yongkang TANG ; Panfeng BAI ; Mingjun DENG ; Liangchang ZHANG ; Qiang BIAN
Space Medicine & Medical Engineering 2025;36(3):278-282
The control and utilization of microorganisms in space-based animal culture constitute a pivotal challenge underpinning research domains such as space life sciences and extraterrestrial life-support system.This paper systematically examines the origins,transmission routes,and latent risks of microbial contamination in space-based animal culture facilities.A comprehensive analysis is conducted on the advancements in on-orbit implementation of microbial containment strategies,including physical filtration systems,antimicrobial surface coatings,and environmental parameter optimization.Additionally,the study evaluates the prospective applications of probiotic consortia and functionally engineered microorganisms in enhancing animal welfare,stabilizing biosphere conditions,and enabling closed-loop waste recycling.Notably,this work highlights the paradigm shift from reactive microbial suppression to proactive microbiome engineering in space-based animal husbandry,thereby establishing a theoretical framework for sustainable development of space-based animal culture.
10.Establishment and characterization of mouse hepatic tumor cell line with luc2-tdT expression
Sijia HAO ; Zhenli YANG ; Xiaocui BIAN ; Yuhong HOU ; Yuqin LIU
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2025;45(3):317-322
Objective The mouse autologous tumor model H22 is more valuable for tumor immunological-related research.This paper aims to establish mouse hepatic tumor cell line(H22-luc2-tdT)that stably express the tan-dem-dimer tomato(tdTomato)and luciferase genes.Establish an in vivo imaging model of cell line derived trans-planted tumors.Methods Using transplanted H22 tumor tissue,primary culture and continuous passage in vitro were performed to establish a continuous cell line.Cell proliferation,chromosome analysis,organoid culture,tumorigenicity,HE and ICH of aFP,CK7,CK15 were performed to charaterize the cell line.Then the luc2-tdT plasmid was transfected into H22 cells of P22,flow cytometry and in vitro/in vivo imaging were employed to screen and verify fluorescence expression.Mycoplasma detection and species verification of the established cell lines were performed.Results The H22 cells had been continuously passaged over 50 times.The cells of passsge 22(P22)were transplanted subcutaneously and intraperitoneally into C57 and Kunming mice,with a 100%tumor formation.The HE morphology of subcutaneous transplanted tumor were consistent with the original tumor.CK+/AFP+proved that it was of liver cancer origin.The H22 cells were hypo-triploid with a modal number of 40-44 chromosomes and telocentromeres,verifing its mouse origin.The latent phase for in vitro growth of H22 lasted from d0 to d3,while the exponential phaes d3 to d5,and reach plateou at d6.Successful transfection of H22 cells with the luc2-tdT were observed with in vitro/in vivo 100%fluorescence positivity,thus named H22-luc2-tdT.The transplanted tumor tissue of H22 cells could be primarily cultured to form organoids.The detection of Mycoplasma was negative,and its mouse origin confirmed by PCR.Conclusions H22 and H22-luc2-tdT cell lines are established and characterized,which can be used for the establishment and application of in vitro and in vivo liver cancer research and metastatic cell tracking.These cell lines are deposited at and can obtain from the National Biomedical Cell Resource Center(http://www.cellresource.cn).

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