1.Bioequivalence of rivaroxabanpian in healthy Chinese subjects
Xu ZHU ; Xiao-ni WANG ; Chang LU ; Ran ZHANG ; Ning CHEN ; Jin-mei ZHOU ; Feng ZHANG ; Wen ZHANG ; Sheng-long ZHAO ; Shun-wang HUANG ; Huan ZHOU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(11):2194-2199
Aim To evaluate the bioequivalence of two oral preparations of rivaroxaban tablets(test preparation T and refe-rence preparation R)in fasting/postprandibular state in healthy Chinese subjects.Methods A randomized,open,single-dose,four-cycle,completely repeated crossover experiment was used in this study.A total of 70 healthy male and female subjects were enrolled,including 38 subjects in the fasting group and 32 sub-jects in the postprandial group.Rivaroxaban tablets(2.5 mg/tablet)were taken orally once per cycle and their reference preparations were tested.The plasma rivaroxaban concentration was determined by LC-MS/MS method.The pharmacokinetic parameters of rivaroxaban tablets were calculated by WinNonlin software,and the parameters were analyzed and processed.Re-sults The PK parameters of rivaroxaban tablets and reference preparations in fasting group were as follows:Cmax was(72.48±17.08)and(66.36±15.64)μg·L-1,respectively.AUC0-t were(383.49±101.06)and(370.43±102.16)h·ng·mL-1,and AUC0-inr were(389.58±102.28)and(375.84±103.01)h·μg·L-,respectively.Main PK parameters of subjects taking rivaroxaban tablets orally after meals:Cmax were(66.48±15.64 and 60.87±13.44)μg·L-1,AUC0-t were(404.44±72.58)and(381.80±79.93)h·μg·L-1,re-spectively.AUC0_inf was(410.88±73.55)and(393.64±69.71)h·μg·L-1,respectively.Under fasting and postmeal conditions,subjects took rivaroxaban test and reference prepara-tion orally,one tablet(2.5 mg/tablet)each time.The geometric mean of the main pharmacokinetic parameters of rivaroxaban in plasma(Cmax,AUC0-t,AUC0-inf)and their corresponding values had a 90%confidence interval ranging from 80.00%to 125.00%.No serious adverse events or unexpected adverse e-vents occurred in both groups.Conclusion Rivaroxaban tablets are bioequivalent and safe in vivo under fasting and postprandial conditions.
2.Construction of CD8+T cell-associated Risk Model in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Based on Bulk and Single-cell RNA-seq Data
Xin-Tong ZHANG ; Jian-Jun ZHU ; Jin WU ; Hao WU ; Fan LU ; Wen-Tao ZHANG ; Jing-Jia CHANG ; Ting TANG ; Zhi-Gao OU ; Feng-Feng JIA ; Li LI ; Peng-Fei YU ; Ming LIU
Chinese Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2025;41(10):1511-1528
Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC),which is essentially primary liver cancer,is closely related to CD8+T cell immune infiltration and immune suppression.We constructed a CD8+T cells related risk score model to pre-dict the prognosis of HCC patients and provided therapeutic guidance based on the risk score.Using integrated bulk RNA sequencing(RNA-seq)and single-cell RNA sequencing(scRNA-seq)datasets,we identified stable CD8+T cell signatures.Based on these signatures,a 3-gene risk score model,comprised of KLRB1,RGS2,and TN-FRSF1B was constructed.The risk score model was well validated through an independent external validation co-hort.We divided patients into high-risk and low-risk groups according to the risk score and compared the differ-ences in immune microenvironment between these two groups.Compared with low-risk patients,high-risk patients have higher M2-type macrophage content(P<0.0001)and lower CD8+T cells infiltration(P<0.0001).High-risk patients predict worse response to immunotherapy treatment than low-risk patients(P<0.01).Drug sensitivity a-nalysis shows that PI3K-β inhibitor AZD6482 and TGFβRII inhibitor SB505124 may be suitable therapies for high-risk patients,while the IGF-1R inhibitor BMS-754807 or the novel pyrimidine-based anti-tumor metabolic drug Gemcitabine could be potential therapeutic choices for low-risk patients.Moreover,expression of these 3-gene mod-el was verified by immunohistochemistry.In summary,the establishment and validation of a CD8+T cell-derived risk model can more accurately predict the prognosis of HCC patients and guide the construction of personalized treatment plans.
3.Bioequivalence of rivaroxabanpian in healthy Chinese subjects
Xu ZHU ; Xiao-ni WANG ; Chang LU ; Ran ZHANG ; Ning CHEN ; Jin-mei ZHOU ; Feng ZHANG ; Wen ZHANG ; Sheng-long ZHAO ; Shun-wang HUANG ; Huan ZHOU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(11):2194-2199
Aim To evaluate the bioequivalence of two oral preparations of rivaroxaban tablets(test preparation T and refe-rence preparation R)in fasting/postprandibular state in healthy Chinese subjects.Methods A randomized,open,single-dose,four-cycle,completely repeated crossover experiment was used in this study.A total of 70 healthy male and female subjects were enrolled,including 38 subjects in the fasting group and 32 sub-jects in the postprandial group.Rivaroxaban tablets(2.5 mg/tablet)were taken orally once per cycle and their reference preparations were tested.The plasma rivaroxaban concentration was determined by LC-MS/MS method.The pharmacokinetic parameters of rivaroxaban tablets were calculated by WinNonlin software,and the parameters were analyzed and processed.Re-sults The PK parameters of rivaroxaban tablets and reference preparations in fasting group were as follows:Cmax was(72.48±17.08)and(66.36±15.64)μg·L-1,respectively.AUC0-t were(383.49±101.06)and(370.43±102.16)h·ng·mL-1,and AUC0-inr were(389.58±102.28)and(375.84±103.01)h·μg·L-,respectively.Main PK parameters of subjects taking rivaroxaban tablets orally after meals:Cmax were(66.48±15.64 and 60.87±13.44)μg·L-1,AUC0-t were(404.44±72.58)and(381.80±79.93)h·μg·L-1,re-spectively.AUC0_inf was(410.88±73.55)and(393.64±69.71)h·μg·L-1,respectively.Under fasting and postmeal conditions,subjects took rivaroxaban test and reference prepara-tion orally,one tablet(2.5 mg/tablet)each time.The geometric mean of the main pharmacokinetic parameters of rivaroxaban in plasma(Cmax,AUC0-t,AUC0-inf)and their corresponding values had a 90%confidence interval ranging from 80.00%to 125.00%.No serious adverse events or unexpected adverse e-vents occurred in both groups.Conclusion Rivaroxaban tablets are bioequivalent and safe in vivo under fasting and postprandial conditions.
4.Ginsenoside-Rg5 Synergizes with Imatinib to Enhances the Anti-Chronic Myeloid Leukemia K562 Cell Activity through PI3K/AKT/mTOR Pathway
Di JIN ; Chang-Qing GUI ; Qian-Qian YE ; Guo-Fang DENG ; Chang-Ling ZHU ; Li XU
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2025;33(1):1-8
Objective:To investigate the synergistic effect and its mechanism of ginsenoside-Rg5 in combination with imatinib in inhibiting proliferation of chronic myeloid leukemia K562 cells.Methods:K562 cells were treated with ginsenoside-Rg5 and imatinib.Cell survival was detected by CCK-8 assay,and IC50 were calculated separately for each drug.Based on the value of IC50 of ginsenoside-Rg5 and imatinib,an appropriate concentration gradient was selected for the combination.The synergistic effect of the two drug was analyzed using the online software synergy finder.The effects of single or combination therapy on apoptosis rate and the cell cycle distribution of K562 cells were analyzed by flow cytometry.Western blot was used to detect the expression of PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway related proteins and apoptosis related proteins in K562 cells after single or combination therapy.Results:Ginsenoside-Rg5 and imatinib were able to inhibit the proliferative activity of K562 cells in a dose-dependent manner(r=-0.991,r=-0.942).The synergy score ZIP>10 was measured by Synergy Finder online software,indicating that ginsenoside-Rg5 and imatinib act synergistically on K562 cells.The apoptotic rates of K562 cells after single treatments with ginsenoside-Rg5 and imatinib were 11.96%and 8.13%,respectively,while the rate increased to 21.35%with the combination of two drugs,the apoptosis rate in the combination group was higher than that in the single-drug group(P<0.05).The proportion of K562 cells in the G0/G1 phase was significantly increased with the combined treatment of two drugs(P<0.05).The protein expression levels of p-PI3K,p-AKT,p-mTOR in K562 cells treated with the combination were significantly decreased,with noticeable downregulation of BCL-2 and upregulation of BAX,leading to a decreased Bcl-2/BAX ratio,while no significant changes were observed in the non-phosphorylated forms of PI3K,AKT,and mTOR proteins.Conclusion:The combination of ginsenoside-Rg5 and imatinib can inhibit the proliferation of CML cells and induce apoptosis,and the mechanism may act through PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathways.
5.Correlation between gait disorders and diffusion tensor imaging parameters in elderly patients with leukoaraiosis
Canmin ZHU ; Dili WANG ; Chang CHANG ; Weizhi LUO ; Xi XU ; Qiangjian JIN ; Yang FANG ; Ting YANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatric Heart Brain and Vessel Diseases 2025;27(10):1298-1303
Objective To explore the correlation between gait disorders and alterations in diffusion tensor imaging(DTI)parameters in different regions of interest(ROI)and associated white matter tracts in older patients with leukoaraiosis(LA).Methods A total of 108 elderly LA patients admitted in our department from July 2023 to May 2024 were enrolled,and based on the Fazekas scale,they were divided into normal(n=28),moderate(n=48),and severe groups(n=32).Tinetti Gait Scale(TGS)was used to evaluate the morbility and balance function,and Short Physical Performance Battery(SPPB)was employed to assess motor function.All participants underwent brain MRI and DTI scanning.Fractional anisotropy(FA)values were quantitatively measured in predefined ROIs and specific white matter tracts.Results The moderate and severe groups had significantly advanced age and higher homocysteine level,and lower total TGS score,Tinetti gait score,total SPPB score,and walking speed score than the normal group(P<0.05).The severe group exhibited obviously lower education level,and decreased Tinetti balance score and standing score than the normal and moderate groups(P<0.05).The FA values at the left pa-rietal lobe,the anterior horn of bilateral lateral ventricles,and the splenium of the left corpus cal-losum were notably lower,so were the FA values at the corpus callosum(left-right),left cortico-spinal tract(inferior segment),left anterior thalamic radiation(inferior segment),left inferior fronto-occipital fasciculus(inferior segment),and left superior longitudinal fasciculus(inferior segment)in the moderate group and the severe group than the normal group(P<0.05).The se-vere group demonstrated lower FA values at the left and right parietal lobes than the other two groups(P<0.05).Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that the anterior horn of the left lateral ventricle(β=-0.683,P=0.001)and the left inferior corticospinal tract(β=-0.742,P=0.001)were influencing factors for gait disorder in elderly LA patients.Conclusion In elderly LA patients,gait disorders are correlated with decreased FA values in specific ROI and white mat-ter tracts,with the decreased FA values in the anterior horn of the left lateral ventricle and the left inferior corticospinal tract demonstrating the most significant impact.
6.A phase Ⅲ clinical study to evaluate the efficacy and safety profile of antaitasvir phosphate combined with yiqibuvir in the treatment of adults with chronic hepatitis C
Lai WEI ; Jia SHANG ; Xuan AN ; Guoqiang ZHANG ; Yujuan GUAN ; Hongxin PIAO ; Jinglan JIN ; Lang BAI ; Xingxiang YANG ; Daokun YANG ; Xinhua LUO ; Shufang YUAN ; Yingren ZHAO ; Yingjie MA ; Guangming LI ; Feng LIN ; Xiaoping WU ; Jiawei GENG ; Guizhou ZOU ; Jiabao CHANG ; Zuojiong GONG ; Xiaorong MAO ; Jing ZHU ; Wentao GUO ; Qingwei HE ; Lin LUO ; Yulei ZHUANG ; Hongming XIE ; Yingjun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatology 2025;33(6):560-569
Objective:To assess the efficacy and safety profile of antaitasvir phosphate combined with yiqibuvir in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C (CHC) of various genotypes, without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis.Methods:394 cases with CHC from 22 centers were collected from October 2021 to April 2023. They were randomly assigned to receive either the experimental drugs (antaitasvir phosphate 100 mg+yiqibuvir 600 mg) or placebo treatment in a 3∶1 ratio. The patients were administered drugs once a day for 12 consecutive weeks, and then followed up for 24 weeks after treatment cessation. All subjects were unblinded at the four-week follow-up following drug discontinuation, with the experimental drug group continuing to complete subsequent post-discontinuation follow-up. The placebo group was switched to receive the experimental drugs for a repeated 12-week treatment period and followed up for another 24 weeks after discontinuation of the drug (placebo delayed treatment phase).The sustained virologic response rate (SVR12) was observed for subjects in the double-blind phase and the placebo delayed-treatment phase at 12 weeks after treatment cessation.Virological resistance analysis was performed on subjects who failed treatment. The primary efficacy endpoint was SVR12. The number and percentage of subjects who achieved "HCV RNA
7.Molecular biological research and molecular homologous modeling of Bw.03 subgroup
Li WANG ; Yongkui KONG ; Huifang JIN ; Xin LIU ; Ying XIE ; Xue LIU ; Yanli CHANG ; Yafang WANG ; Shumiao YANG ; Di ZHU ; Qiankun YANG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(1):112-115
[Objective] To study the molecular biological mechanism for a case of ABO blood group B subtype, and perform three-dimensional modeling of the mutant enzyme. [Methods] The ABO phenotype was identified by the tube method and microcolumn gel method; the ABO gene of the proband was detected by sequence-specific primer polymerase chain reaction (PCR-SSP), and the exon 6 and 7 of the ABO gene were sequenced and analyzed. Homologous modeling of Bw.03 glycosyltransferase (GT) was carried out by Modeller and analyzed by PyMOL2.5.0 software. [Results] The weakening B antigen was detected in the proband sample by forward typing, and anti-B antibody was detected by reverse typing. PCR-SSP detection showed B, O gene, and the sequencing results showed c.721 C>T mutation in exon 7 of the B gene, resulting in p. Arg 241 Trp. Compared with the wild type, the structure of Bw.03GT was partially changed, and the intermolecular force analysis showed that the original three hydrogen bonds at 241 position disappeared. [Conclusion] Blood group molecular biology examination is helpful for the accurate identification of ambiguous blood group. Homologous modeling more intuitively shows the key site for the weakening of Bw.03 GT activity. The intermolecular force analysis can explain the root cause of enzyme activity weakening.
8.Current Status and Prospects of Research on the Potential Neurobiological Mechanisms of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Tobacco Dependence
Shumin CHEN ; Jin CHANG ; Chaoren TAN ; Hao ZHU ; Jinsheng YANG ; Zhao LIU ; Yingying WANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(4):421-426
This paper comprehensively discusses on the potential neurobiological mechanisms of acupuncture in the treatment of tobacco dependence, focusing on three important aspects, including acupuncture's regulation of tobacco dependence behavior, effects of acupuncture on withdrawal syndrome, and the role of acupuncture in preventing relapse. It is found that acupuncture can inhibit drug-seeking behavior by regulating the reward pathway and related neurons, such as dopamine, thus modulating tobacco dependence behavior. It also alleviates withdrawal symptoms by improving the oral environment of smokers and reducing negative emotions after quitting. Furthermore, acupuncture can prevent relapse by decreasing brain network activity related to smoking cravings and improving cognitive brain functions like addiction memory. Currently, research on the specific neurobiological mechanism of acupuncture in treating tobacco dependence and the involved neural circuits is limited. Future research directions are proposed, including the evaluation of clinical effects, exploration of specific therapeutic mechanisms, investigation of brain pathology, and strengthening the exploration of brain functions. Additionally, combining modern technologies to clarify the neural circuits involved in acupuncture intervention will provide a basis for acupuncture treatment of tobacco addiction.
9.Analysis of urban cancer screening results in Qinghai Province from 2019 to 2024
Peng WENGANG ; Jin SHENGYAN ; Qiao WENJIE ; Cai BAOJIA ; Yu PENGJIE ; Zhu SHENGMAO ; Han JINGJUN ; Li XILING ; Chang HAODONG ; Sun DEXIAN ; Song YINGHENG ; Rong QINGXI ; Zhang CHENGWU ; Ma XIAOMING
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2025;52(18):944-949
Objective:To analyze the screening results of the Urban Cancer Early Diagnosis and Treatment Project in Qinghai Province from 2019 to 2024.Methods:A summary and statistical analysis were conducted on six years of screening data from the Urban Cancer Early Dia-gnosis and Treatment Program in Qinghai Province,with the high-risk rate,screening rate,and detection rate calculated separately for each type of cancer.Results:From 2019 to 2024,56,882 high-risk individuals were identified.The high-risk rates for lung,colorectal,breast,up-per gastrointestinal,and liver cancer were 22.02%,21.57%,14.23%,13.52%,and 6.10%,respectively.Overall,13,592 individuals com-pleted clinical screening,with detection rates of 0.32%for lung cancer,0.41%for liver cancer,0.08%for precancerous gastric lesions,3.63%for precancerous colorectal lesions,0.08%for esophageal cancer,0.16%for gastric cancer,and 0.14%for colorectal cancer.Conclusions:The implementation of the Urban Cancer Early Diagnosis and Treatment Program in Qinghai Province aids in the early detection of cancer,improves early diagnosis and survival rates,and reduces mortality.Nevertheless,due to low public awareness and limited participation,en-hancements in program management and public outreach are required.
10.Correlation between gait disorders and diffusion tensor imaging parameters in elderly patients with leukoaraiosis
Canmin ZHU ; Dili WANG ; Chang CHANG ; Weizhi LUO ; Xi XU ; Qiangjian JIN ; Yang FANG ; Ting YANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatric Heart Brain and Vessel Diseases 2025;27(10):1298-1303
Objective To explore the correlation between gait disorders and alterations in diffusion tensor imaging(DTI)parameters in different regions of interest(ROI)and associated white matter tracts in older patients with leukoaraiosis(LA).Methods A total of 108 elderly LA patients admitted in our department from July 2023 to May 2024 were enrolled,and based on the Fazekas scale,they were divided into normal(n=28),moderate(n=48),and severe groups(n=32).Tinetti Gait Scale(TGS)was used to evaluate the morbility and balance function,and Short Physical Performance Battery(SPPB)was employed to assess motor function.All participants underwent brain MRI and DTI scanning.Fractional anisotropy(FA)values were quantitatively measured in predefined ROIs and specific white matter tracts.Results The moderate and severe groups had significantly advanced age and higher homocysteine level,and lower total TGS score,Tinetti gait score,total SPPB score,and walking speed score than the normal group(P<0.05).The severe group exhibited obviously lower education level,and decreased Tinetti balance score and standing score than the normal and moderate groups(P<0.05).The FA values at the left pa-rietal lobe,the anterior horn of bilateral lateral ventricles,and the splenium of the left corpus cal-losum were notably lower,so were the FA values at the corpus callosum(left-right),left cortico-spinal tract(inferior segment),left anterior thalamic radiation(inferior segment),left inferior fronto-occipital fasciculus(inferior segment),and left superior longitudinal fasciculus(inferior segment)in the moderate group and the severe group than the normal group(P<0.05).The se-vere group demonstrated lower FA values at the left and right parietal lobes than the other two groups(P<0.05).Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that the anterior horn of the left lateral ventricle(β=-0.683,P=0.001)and the left inferior corticospinal tract(β=-0.742,P=0.001)were influencing factors for gait disorder in elderly LA patients.Conclusion In elderly LA patients,gait disorders are correlated with decreased FA values in specific ROI and white mat-ter tracts,with the decreased FA values in the anterior horn of the left lateral ventricle and the left inferior corticospinal tract demonstrating the most significant impact.

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