1.Celastrol-loaded ginsenoside Rg3 liposomes boost immunotherapy by remodeling obesity-related immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment in melanoma.
Hongyan ZHANG ; Jingyi HUANG ; Yujie LI ; Wanyu JIN ; Jiale WEI ; Ninghui MA ; Limei SHEN ; Mancang GU ; Chaofeng MU ; Donghang XU ; Yang XIONG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(5):2687-2702
Obesity usually exacerbates the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (ITME), hindering CD8+ T cell infiltration and function, which further represents a significant barrier to the efficacy of immunotherapy. Herein, a multifunctional liposomal system (CR-Lip) for encapsulating celastrol (CEL) was utilized to remodel obesity-related ITME and improve cancer immunotherapy, wherein Ginsenoside Rg3 (Rg3) was detected interspersed in the phospholipid bilayer and its glycosyl exposed on the surface of the liposome. CR-Lip had a relatively uniform size (116.5 nm), facilitating favorable tumor tissue accumulation through the interaction between Rg3 and glucose transporter 1 overexpressed in obese tumor cells. Upon reaching the tumor region, CR-Lip was found to induce the immunogenic cell death (ICD) of HFD tumor cells. Notably, the level of PHD3 in HFD tumor cells was effectively boosted by CR-Lip to effectively block metabolic reprogramming and increase the availability of major free fatty acids fuel sources. In vivo, experiments studies revealed that the easy-obtained nano platform stimulated enhanced the production of various cytokines in tumor tissues, DC maturation, CD8+ T-cell infiltration, and synergistic anticancer therapeutic potency with aPD-1 (tumor inhibition rate = 82.1%) towards obesity-related melanoma. Consequently, this study presented an efficacious approach to tumor immunotherapy in obese mice by encompassing tumor eradication, inducing ICD, and reprogramming metabolism. Furthermore, it offered a unique insight into a valuable attempt at the immunotherapy of obesity-associated related tumors.
2.MicroPET/CT-based exploration of the effects of acute sleep deprivation on glucose metabolism and neuroinflammation in rat brain
Mengya DAI ; Zhenyu XIANG ; Yan ZHANG ; Chaofeng LIU ; Jie GAO ; Zhixing QIN ; Hongliang WANG ; Zhifang WU ; Jianguo LI ; Sijin LI
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2025;45(9):555-559
Objective:To investigate the effects of acute sleep deprivation (ASD) on hippocampal glucose metabolism and neuroinflammation in rat models.Methods:Twenty SD rats (10 males and 10 females) were divided into four groups (five in each group) by random sampling method: female ASD group, male ASD group, female control group, and male control group. Among them, the ASD group constructed the ASD model. After 72h sleep deprivation, all rats underwent 18F-FDG and N, N-diethyl-2-(2-(4-(2- 18F-fluoroethoxy)phenyl)-5, 7-dimethylpyrazolo[1, 5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)acetamide ( 18F-DPA-714) microPET/CT brain imaging in 2d to compare the changes of 18F-FDG and 18F-DPA-714 SUV mean in the hippocampus of rats. Brain histopathology, immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence staining were detected in rats. Independent-sample t test was used to analyze the data. Results:18F-FDG imaging showed the hippocampal SUV mean between ASD group and control group (female: 4.11±0.35 vs 1.89±0.28; male: 3.43±0.47 vs 2.02±0.54) were statistically significant ( t values: 9.65, 3.92, P values: <0.001, 0.002). 18F-DPA-714 imaging showed the hippocampal SUV mean between ASD group and control group (females: 0.28±0.01 vs 0.28±0.02; male: 0.26±0.02 vs 0.31±0.04) were not statistically significant ( t values: -0.18, -2.24, P values: 0.859, 0.056). The 18×10 3 translocator protein (TSPO) immunohistochemistry showed the expression in the hippocampal region of the brain between ASD group and control group (female: 0.19±0.02 vs 0.19±0.01; male: 0.21±0.01 vs 0.20±0.01) were not statistically different ( t values: -0.48, -1.67, P values: 0.651, 0.139). Immunofluorescence staining showed that microglial cytosol in the hippocampal region of the brain decreased after 72h of ASD, and the protrusion points and surrounding branches were significantly reduced. Conclusion:Increased hippocampal glucose metabolism in rats is observed after 72 h of ASD without significant neuroinflammation.
3.Intraosseous and periosteal arteries of hallux phalanx: a 3D observational study
Zirun XIAO ; Jia CHEN ; Kuo WEI ; Zhenfeng LI ; Chaofeng XING ; Weiguang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2025;48(5):547-551
Objective:To explore the feasibility of obtaining three-dimensional (3D) models of intraosseous and periosteal arteries of hallux phalanx using micro-arteriography with micro-CT scan.Methods:From January 2022 to April 2025, the Department of Orthopaedic, the 988th Hospital of the Joint Logistics Support Force of the Chinese PLA conducted a study on 7 fresh-frozen specimens of distal lower limb (right lower limb) from an 85-year-old male, and both lower limbs from an 82-year-old male, a 78-year-old female and a 66-year-old male in the Department of Human Anatomy & Histology and Embryology, Peking University School of Basic Medical Sciences. Red lead oxide powder (Pb 3O 4) was ground and filtered through a 300 mesh, and then mixed with turpentine at ratios of 1 g ∶ 1.5 ml, 1 g ∶ 1.0 ml, and 1 g ∶ 0.5 ml to prepare lead-based contrast agent suspensions. After thawing the specimens at room temperature, the suspensions were injected via the popliteal artery in ascending order of concentration. After injections, the specimens were fixed in 10% methanal for 2 weeks. The proximal and distal phalanges of the hallux, with the surrounding periosteum preserved intact, were then harvested. The harvested specimens were scanned using micro-CT at an ultimate resolution of 12 μm. Subsequently, Mimics Medical software was used to reconstruct 3D models of the intraosseous and periosteal arteries within the phalanges. Results:Periosteal arteries in the proximal phalanx were primarily distributed near the joint region. A consistently large trunk artery entered from plantar side, supplying most of the diaphysis and head. There was a rich periosteal arterial network on both sides of the distal phalanx, which communicates with each other through the arterial arch in the bone groove. However, trunk intraosseous artery could be absent. Intraosseous arteries in the proximal ends of both the proximal and distal phalanges originated from periosteal arteries. These formed an interconnected arteriosomes and coursed parallel to the articular surfaces.Conclusion:The micro-arteriography acquired by micro-CT scan effectively visualizes intraosseous and periosteal arteries and enables the reconstruction and analysis of 3D models of the arteriosomes. The characteristics of arteriolar distribution provide a theoretical basis for osteotomy or internal fixation procedures involving a hallux phalanx.
4.The application progress of music intervention in nursing of patients with psychiatric disorders
Haijiao LI ; Dongshuai WEI ; Ruiyan WANG ; Rongxun LIU ; Chaofeng ZHANG ; Jie JIA ; Yange WEI
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(6):764-768
Music intervention is an innovative nursing method that integrates music,medicine,and psychology.It is safe,effective,and easy for implemention.It has demonstrated positive effects in alleviating psychotic symptoms,stabilizing emotions,and improving sleep,and it is gradually being applied in psychiatric disorders.This article provides a review of the theoretical basis and current research status of music intervention,and offers a perspective on future applications,with the aim of providing a reference for the application of music intervention in the rehabilitation nursing of mental illnesses.
5.Damage effect of combined noise and CO exposure on spermatogenesis in male rats
Lulu GUO ; Zhonghao ZHANG ; Chang LIU ; Chaofeng SHI ; Jiankang WANG ; Lei SUN ; Jinyi LIU ; Yingqing LI
Journal of Army Medical University 2025;47(15):1729-1740
Objective To analyze the detrimental effects of exposure to environmental noise alone and combined with carbon monoxide(CO)on spermatogenesis in male rats,investigate the underlying mechanisms involved in such damage,and evaluate the protective role of pterostilbene(PTE)against these adverse effects.Methods Sixty male SD rats(6~8 weeks old,weighing 200±10 g)were randomly divided normal control group(standard housing),sham-exposure control group(restraint stress only),noise exposure(85 dB),CO exposure(460 mg/m3),combined exposure(simultaneous exposure),and PTE intervention(80 mg/kg pretreatment),with 10 animals in each group.The rats were exposed daily for 2 h via a nose-only inhalation exposure system within a multifactorial environmental simulation chamber for 60 consecutive days.Sperm count and viability were measured after exposure.Histopathological changes of testicular tissues were observed with HE staining.qRT-PCR was used to measure stage-specific mRNA levels in germ cells.Serum sex hormone levels and adenosine triphosphate(ATP)concentrations in testes and sperm were detected.Transmission electron microscopy(TEM)was applied to observe the ultrastructural damage in the spermatocytes.Additionally,transcriptome sequencing was performed on testicular tissue,followed by bioinformatics analysis.Results Compared with the negative control group,the combined exposure group exhibited significant reductions in sperm viability and count(P<0.05),and developmental arrest of immature germ cells in the testicular tissue,with obviously less spermatogonia,spermatocytes,and round/elongated spermatids(P<0.01).Additionally,significantly reduced levels of reproductive-related hormones,such as gonadotropin-releasing hormone,follicle-stimulating hormone,luteinizing hormone and testosterone,and ATP levels in testes and sperm were observed in the mice after combined exposure(P<0.01),accompanied by mitochondrial rupture and cristae disruption in spermatocytes.Conversely,the PTE intervention group showed marked alleviation of these impairments,with parameters recovering almost to normal levels.Transcriptome sequencing identified biological processes related to reproductive development and ATP-dependent pathways as potential contributors to testicular injury induced by noise and CO exposure,with key genes including Nppa,Adm,Gnrh1,Ptafr,Atp13a5,Atp8b1,and LOC102555469.Conclusion Noise and CO exposure induce spermatogenic damage in rats,which may be related with energy metabolism and hormonal regulation,while PTE demonstrates significant protective effects against such reproductive impairments.
6.Clinical efficacy analysis of autologous rib cartilage reconstruction for finger hemiarticular defects
Zhiyu HU ; Chaofeng XING ; Tao YANG ; Jia CHEN ; Zirun XIAO ; Xiazhi LIU ; Li SONG ; Beibei CHENG ; Yingjie XIONG ; Guangchao ZHANG ; Songfeng YANG
Journal of Clinical Surgery 2025;33(6):641-645
Objective Exploring the clinical efficacy of using autologous rib cartilage grafting to reconstruct finger hemiarticular defects.Methods From August 2022 to February 2024,for 6 patients with hemiarticular surface defects in the metacarpophalangeal joints and interphalangeal joints of 8 fingers,costal cartilage was used for joint remodeling and transplantation to reconstruct the hemiarticular surface defects of the fingers.All 8 joint transplants in 6 patients were two-stage surgeries.In the first stage,antibiotic bone cement was used to fill the space-occupying lesions,and in the second stage,costal cartilage joint remodeling was performed to reconstruct the finger joint defects.Postoperative follow-up and assessment of fracture healing according to Paley fracture healing scoring criteria.Outpatient and WeChat follow-up,upper limb function is evaluated according to the upper limb functional assessment standards of the Chinese Medical Association Hand Surgery Society.Record VAS pain score.Results In this group,there were a total of 6 patients with 8 cases of hemiarticular defects.Among them,2 patients had two joint surgical sites,while the remaining 4 patients had a single joint surgical site.There were 2 cases of metacarpophalangeal joint head defects,2 cases of proximal articular surface defects,3 cases of proximal articular head defects,and 1 case of thumb proximal articular head defect.After surgery,8 out of 6 patients'hand wounds healed successfully.All patients were followed up for 6-12 months postoperatively,with an average of 9 months.The VAS pain score(affected finger)for the last follow-up was 0-2 points,with an average of 0.6 points.According to Paley's scoring criteria,all 6 patients had excellent fracture healing.According to the evaluation criteria for upper limb functional assessment of the Chinese Medical Association Hand Surgery Society,3 cases were rated as excellent,3 cases were rated as good,and 2 cases were rated as fair.Conclusion For patients with half joint defects on one side of the finger,rib rib cartilage was used for joint reconstruction,which significantly improved the joint shape and function at the defect site,and reduced joint pain scores.
7.Recombinant human CC16 protein inhibits cigarette smoke extract-in-duced senescence-associated secretory phenotype in human bronchial epi-thelial cells and lung tissues from COPD mice
Kaiyan DU ; Ting LI ; Chaofeng LIU ; Xinyang LI ; Jingyu ZHANG ; Min GUO ; Zhaoyang CHEN ; Min PANG ; Hailong WANG
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2025;41(2):294-302
AIM:To investigate the impact of recombinant human CC16 protein(rhCC16)on cigarette smoke extract(CSE)-induced senescence-associated secretory phenotype(SASP)in human bronchial epithelial cells(HBECs)and in the lung tissues of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)mice,and to explore the underlying mechanism.METHODS:HBECs were induced into cellular senescence using 5%CSE.The senescent HBECs were treated with 250 ng/mL rhCC16,and the levels of reactive oxygen species(ROS)were assessed using the 2',7'-dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate(DCFH-DA)method.The levels of trimethylated histone H3 at lysine 9(H3K9me3),a marker of senescence-associated heterochromatic foci(SAHF),were detected using a Western blot assay.RT-qPCR and ELISA were utilized to measure the mRNA expression and protein levels of SASP components including interleukin-1 beta(IL-1β),IL-6,IL-8,chemokine(C-X-C motif)ligand-1(CXCL-1),matrix metalloproteinase 1(MMP1)and MMP3.Passive smoking was con-ducted for six months to induce COPD in mice.RhCC16(2.5 μg/g body weight)or an equal volume of PBS(20 μL)was intranasally administered from the 16th week of smoking in the COPD+rhCC16 group or COPD+PBS group,respectively,with administration 2 hours before smoking.ROS levels in lung tissue cells were investigated using DCFH-DA staining.H3K9me3 levels in lung tissues were tested using Western blot assay.RT-qPCR and ELISA were performed to examine the mRNA expression and protein levels of IL-1β,IL-6,IL-8,CXCL-1,MMP1 and MMP3.RESULTS:DCFH-DA staining results showed that CSE stimulation increased ROS levels in HBECs,while rhCC16 treatment reduced them(P<0.01).Western blot results indicated that CSE stimulation elevated H3K9me3 levels in HBECs,which were decreased with rhCC16 treatment(P<0.01).RT-qPCR and ELISA assays demonstrated that CSE stimulation upregulated the mRNA and protein levels of IL-1β,IL-6,IL-8,CXCL-1,MMP1 and MMP3 in HBECs,which were reduced with rhCC16 admin-istration(P<0.05).DCFH-DA staining results showed an increase in ROS levels in the lung tissues of COPD mice,which were decreased with rhCC16 administration(P<0.01).Western blot data revealed an increase in H3K9me3 levels in the lung tissues of COPD mice,which were reduced with rhCC16 treatment(P<0.01).RT-qPCR and ELISA assays demon-strated an upregulation of the mRNA and protein levels of IL-1β,IL-6,IL-8,CXCL-1,MMP1 and MMP3 in the lung tis-sues of COPD mice,which were reduced with rhCC16 treatment(P<0.05).No statistically significant differences were ob-served in the above-mentioned indicators between the lung tissues of COPD and COPD+PBS mice(P>0.05).CONCLU-SION:rhCC16 can effectively inhibit CSE-induced SASP in HBECs and in the lung tissues of COPD mice,with its under-lying mechanism potentially related to the inhibition of the ROS-H3K9me3 signaling pathway.
8.Construction and application of an intelligent system for recognition,pre-vention,and control of infectious diseases and multidrug-resistant orga-nism infections
Chenguang LI ; Zetao PAN ; Haozhi ZHU ; Xu JU ; Zhonglian HE ; Chaofeng LI ; Huan LI
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2025;24(4):499-505
Objective To construct an intelligent recognition,prevention,and control system for infectious disea-ses and multidrug-resistant organism infections,aiming at improving the efficacy of full-process management,and to evaluate its application effects.Methods Based on personalized logic parsing rules that accurately reflect the infec-tion status and transmission risks in real-time,an intelligent recognition,prevention,and control system with func-tions of automatic recognition,dynamic labeling,real-time sharing,early warning,and visual guidance was estab-lished.Patients undergoing invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in two departments of a tertiary first-class hospital from October 2023 to May 2024 were selected as the research subjects.The differences in recognition,pre-vention,and control efficacy before and after the application of the system were compared using a self-controlled method,with traditional manual management as the control group and intelligent system management as the experi-mental group.Results A total of 2 146 patients were included in the analysis.The recognition,prevention,and control rate and the accuracy rate of recognizing infected individuals using the intelligent system were enhanced sig-nificantly compared with those using manual mode(improved from 5.3%and 72.4%to 100%,respectively),with statistical significance(both P<0.001).The median early warning time for infection information reached 85.20 days,with 100%early warning achieved.The average time spent by medical staff on infection information recogni-tion and management was reduced by 4.71 hours per day.Conclusion The intelligent system constructed in this study significantly improves the effectiveness of full-process management in recognition,prevention,and control of infectious diseases and multidrug-resistant organism infection,effectively reduces the risk of cross-infection,and en-hances the efficiency of diagnostic and therapeutic services.
9.Construction and application of an intelligent system for recognition,pre-vention,and control of infectious diseases and multidrug-resistant orga-nism infections
Chenguang LI ; Zetao PAN ; Haozhi ZHU ; Xu JU ; Zhonglian HE ; Chaofeng LI ; Huan LI
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2025;24(4):499-505
Objective To construct an intelligent recognition,prevention,and control system for infectious disea-ses and multidrug-resistant organism infections,aiming at improving the efficacy of full-process management,and to evaluate its application effects.Methods Based on personalized logic parsing rules that accurately reflect the infec-tion status and transmission risks in real-time,an intelligent recognition,prevention,and control system with func-tions of automatic recognition,dynamic labeling,real-time sharing,early warning,and visual guidance was estab-lished.Patients undergoing invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in two departments of a tertiary first-class hospital from October 2023 to May 2024 were selected as the research subjects.The differences in recognition,pre-vention,and control efficacy before and after the application of the system were compared using a self-controlled method,with traditional manual management as the control group and intelligent system management as the experi-mental group.Results A total of 2 146 patients were included in the analysis.The recognition,prevention,and control rate and the accuracy rate of recognizing infected individuals using the intelligent system were enhanced sig-nificantly compared with those using manual mode(improved from 5.3%and 72.4%to 100%,respectively),with statistical significance(both P<0.001).The median early warning time for infection information reached 85.20 days,with 100%early warning achieved.The average time spent by medical staff on infection information recogni-tion and management was reduced by 4.71 hours per day.Conclusion The intelligent system constructed in this study significantly improves the effectiveness of full-process management in recognition,prevention,and control of infectious diseases and multidrug-resistant organism infection,effectively reduces the risk of cross-infection,and en-hances the efficiency of diagnostic and therapeutic services.
10.The application progress of music intervention in nursing of patients with psychiatric disorders
Haijiao LI ; Dongshuai WEI ; Ruiyan WANG ; Rongxun LIU ; Chaofeng ZHANG ; Jie JIA ; Yange WEI
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(6):764-768
Music intervention is an innovative nursing method that integrates music,medicine,and psychology.It is safe,effective,and easy for implemention.It has demonstrated positive effects in alleviating psychotic symptoms,stabilizing emotions,and improving sleep,and it is gradually being applied in psychiatric disorders.This article provides a review of the theoretical basis and current research status of music intervention,and offers a perspective on future applications,with the aim of providing a reference for the application of music intervention in the rehabilitation nursing of mental illnesses.

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