1.Obesity-driven oleoylcarnitine accumulation in tumor microenvironment promotes breast cancer metastasis-like phenotype.
Chao CHEN ; Hongxia ZHANG ; Lingling QI ; Haoqi LEI ; Xuefei FENG ; Yingjie CHEN ; Yuanyuan CHENG ; Defeng PANG ; Jufeng WAN ; Haiying XU ; Shifeng CAO ; Baofeng YANG ; Yan ZHANG ; Xin ZHAO
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(4):1974-1990
Obesity is a significant risk factor for cancer and is associated with breast cancer metastasis. Nevertheless, the mechanism by which alterations in systemic metabolism affect tumor microenvironment (TME) and consequently influence tumor metastasis remains inadequately understood. Herein, we found that perturbations in circulating metabolites induced by obesity promote metastasis-like phenotypes in breast cancer. Oleoylcarnitine (OLCarn) concentrations were elevated in the serum of obese mice and humans. Administration of exogenous OLCarn induces metastasis-like characteristics in breast cancer cells. Mechanistically, OLCarn directly interacts with the Arg176 site of adenylate cyclase 10 (ADCY10), leading to the activation of ADCY10 and enhancement of cAMP production. Mutations at Arg176 prevent OLCarn from binding to ADCY10, disrupting the ADCY10-mediated activation of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) signaling pathway. This activation promotes transcription factor 4 (TCF4)-dependent kinesin family member C1 (KIFC1) transcription, thereby driving breast cancer metastasis. Conversely, the neutralization of both ADCY10 and KIFC1 through knockdown or pharmacological inhibition abrogates the oncogenic effects mediated by OLCarn. Hence, obesity-induced systemic environmental changes lead to the aberrant accumulation of OLCarn within the TME, making it a potential therapeutic target and biomarker for breast cancer.
2.Discussion on hospital data security strategies under the new situation
Defeng NING ; Feng LI ; Jie XIE
Modern Hospital 2025;25(4):603-606
With the widespread application of cloud computing,big data,the Internet of Things,mobile internet,artifi-cial intelligence,blockchain,and edge computing in healthcare,hospital information systems have been developing rapidly.As hospital business systems increase and data interaction becomes more frequent,hospital data security faces increasingly greater risks in the new situation of digital transformation,leading to stricter requirements for data security.This article analyzes the cur-rent status of data security in the healthcare industry and the security challenges it faces.Based on the characteristics of new tech-nologies in the current situation,several security strategies are proposed for medical and health institutions to improve their data security capabilities.
3.Effect of perineural butororphanol tartrate on rebound pain after brachial plexus block in patients under-going upper limb surgery
Rubi SU ; Yan FENG ; Defeng SUN ; Meijing ZHU ; Chong CHEN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(12):1783-1790
Objective To explore whether butorphanol tartrate as an adjuvant of ropivacaine for brachial plexus block can reduce the incidence of rebound pain after brachial plexus block.Methods Based on sample size calculation,174 patients undergoing upper limb bone surgery were included in this study and randomized into three groups using statistical software:butorphanol tartrate compound local anesthetic(group B1),brachial plexus block with 0.25%ropivacaine 20 mL(including adjuvant butorphanol 1mg);intravenous butorphanol group(group B2),brachial plexus block with 0.25%ropivacaine 20 mL,in addition,1mg of butorphanol was administered i.v;control(group C),only 0.25%ropivacaine 20ml for brachial plexus block.The patients were visited the day before operation,and the basic information of the patients was obtained.At the same time,the Douleur Neuropathique 4 questions(DN4)was used to evaluate whether there were neuropathic components(DN4≥4)in the site to be operated on,and the Numerical rating scale(NRS)was introduced to the patients,and the preoperative NRS value was obtained.30 minutes before the operation,the same anesthesiologist with rich experience in nerve block completed the ultrasound-guided brachial plexus block(interscalene approach),and tested whether the block effect was perfect.After entering the operating room,the patients were given general anesthesia,and the duration of operation,vital signs during operation,dosage of analgesics and whether or not using tourniquet were recorded.After the operation,the patients were sent to the postanesthesia care unit,and then sent to the ward when the patients reached the standard of leaving the room.Distribute pain diaries to patients and their families and instruct them to fill in relevant matters.The patients were followed up at 0 h,6 h,12 h,18 h,24 h and 36 h after operation to obtain the NRS value at each time point after operation,the time when the block disappeared and the highest NRS value within 12 hours,the first use of rescue analgesics,the use of postoperative analgesics,postoperative adverse events and the quality of patient recovery.Results The incidence of rebound pain was 31.6%in B1,48.2%in B2,and 54.4%in C.The pairwise comparison showed statistical difference between B1 and C(P<0.05).Rebound pain score in the three groups was B1 group
4.Effect of perineural butororphanol tartrate on rebound pain after brachial plexus block in patients under-going upper limb surgery
Rubi SU ; Yan FENG ; Defeng SUN ; Meijing ZHU ; Chong CHEN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(12):1783-1790
Objective To explore whether butorphanol tartrate as an adjuvant of ropivacaine for brachial plexus block can reduce the incidence of rebound pain after brachial plexus block.Methods Based on sample size calculation,174 patients undergoing upper limb bone surgery were included in this study and randomized into three groups using statistical software:butorphanol tartrate compound local anesthetic(group B1),brachial plexus block with 0.25%ropivacaine 20 mL(including adjuvant butorphanol 1mg);intravenous butorphanol group(group B2),brachial plexus block with 0.25%ropivacaine 20 mL,in addition,1mg of butorphanol was administered i.v;control(group C),only 0.25%ropivacaine 20ml for brachial plexus block.The patients were visited the day before operation,and the basic information of the patients was obtained.At the same time,the Douleur Neuropathique 4 questions(DN4)was used to evaluate whether there were neuropathic components(DN4≥4)in the site to be operated on,and the Numerical rating scale(NRS)was introduced to the patients,and the preoperative NRS value was obtained.30 minutes before the operation,the same anesthesiologist with rich experience in nerve block completed the ultrasound-guided brachial plexus block(interscalene approach),and tested whether the block effect was perfect.After entering the operating room,the patients were given general anesthesia,and the duration of operation,vital signs during operation,dosage of analgesics and whether or not using tourniquet were recorded.After the operation,the patients were sent to the postanesthesia care unit,and then sent to the ward when the patients reached the standard of leaving the room.Distribute pain diaries to patients and their families and instruct them to fill in relevant matters.The patients were followed up at 0 h,6 h,12 h,18 h,24 h and 36 h after operation to obtain the NRS value at each time point after operation,the time when the block disappeared and the highest NRS value within 12 hours,the first use of rescue analgesics,the use of postoperative analgesics,postoperative adverse events and the quality of patient recovery.Results The incidence of rebound pain was 31.6%in B1,48.2%in B2,and 54.4%in C.The pairwise comparison showed statistical difference between B1 and C(P<0.05).Rebound pain score in the three groups was B1 group
5.Discussion on hospital data security strategies under the new situation
Defeng NING ; Feng LI ; Jie XIE
Modern Hospital 2025;25(4):603-606
With the widespread application of cloud computing,big data,the Internet of Things,mobile internet,artifi-cial intelligence,blockchain,and edge computing in healthcare,hospital information systems have been developing rapidly.As hospital business systems increase and data interaction becomes more frequent,hospital data security faces increasingly greater risks in the new situation of digital transformation,leading to stricter requirements for data security.This article analyzes the cur-rent status of data security in the healthcare industry and the security challenges it faces.Based on the characteristics of new tech-nologies in the current situation,several security strategies are proposed for medical and health institutions to improve their data security capabilities.
6.Application of suspension array technology for the genetic diagnosis of non-syndromic hearing loss.
Ling HE ; Defeng FENG ; Liang ZHANG ; Chang LIU ; Tianwen HE ; Aihua YIN
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2018;35(3):351-356
OBJECTIVETo assess the value of suspension array technology (SAT) for the genetic diagnosis of non-syndromic hearing loss (NSHL).
METHODSThree hundred and sixteen NSHL patients were simultaneously tested by SAT targeting 20 hotspot mutations within 4 common pathologic genes among the Chinese population as well as 9 deafness gene mutation detection kits. The results of the two approaches were validated by Sanger sequencing.
RESULTSAmong the 316 patients, 161 were found to carry a mutation by SAT. Sixty five patients have carried homozygous or compound heterozygous mutations, which yielded a mutation rate of 50.9% and a diagnostic rate of 21.2%. Seventy three patients were found to be carriers by the 9 deafness gene mutation detection kits. These included 34 patients carrying homozygous or compound heterozygous mutations, which yielded a mutation rate of 23.1% and diagnostic rate of 11.4%. Above results were consistent with those of Sanger sequencing.
CONCLUSIONSAT is a simple, rapid and accurate method featuring high detection rate for common mutations related to deafness among the Chinese population and has provided an effective means of genetic testing for hereditary deafness.
7.The effect and mechanism of capsaicin prevented acute gastric mucosal injury by indomethacin
Feng YANG ; Yao WANG ; Wu ZHONG ; Jitao LIU ; Defeng YIN ; Yan PENG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2017;33(8):1231-1234
Objective The study of capsaicin (CAP) on the effect and mechanism of indomethacin induced acute gastric mucosal injury in different period.Methods 80 SD rats were randomly divided into 8 groups with 10 rats in each group.The experiment was completed in two phases,and the Ⅰ period was 2 weeks,the Ⅱ period was 4 weeks.The Ⅰ period including group A1 (control group),group B1 (model group),group C1 (CAP group),group D1 (CAP + indomethacin group).The grouping method of the two periods were the same.The rats' gastric mucosa were damaged by indomethacin,and then killed the rats 4 hours later.Last,astric juice was collected to determine the total acidity of gastric acid,counted thegastric mucosal injury index,observed the gastric mucosa pathological injury,detected the expression of TRPV 1、CGRP、MDA、SOD and PGI2.Results The Ⅰ period:the gastric mucosa of group A1 and C1 had no damage.Group D1 compared with group B1,there was no significant difference in gastric mucosa injury (P > 0.05),total acidity decreased significantly (P < 0.05),MDA was no significant difference (P > 0.05),SOD、PGI2 increased significantly (P < 0.05),the expression of TRPV1、CGRP increased significantly (P < 0.05).The Ⅱperiod:the gastric mucosa of group A2 and C2 had no damage.Group D2 compared with group B2,the gastric mucosa injury were significantly reduced (P < 0.05),total acidity decreased significantly (P < 0.05),MDA decreased significantly (P < 0.05),SOD、PGI2 increased significantly (P < 0.05),the expression of TRPV1、CGRP increased significantly (P < 0.05).Conclusion There was no damage to the general morphology and histology of gastricmucosa in rats by intragastric CAP 1 mg/(kg· d) for 2 weeks and 4 weeks.2.It could prevent that indomethacininduced acute gastric mucosal injury in rats by pretreated with CAP 1 mg(kg· d) for 4weeks.
8.Construction and preliminary functional study of heterologous expression system of TRPV1 channel
Wenlan LI ; Defeng WANG ; Haiyu ZHOU ; Hongdan ZHAN ; Yifei DAI ; Weiwei ZHOU ; Li DAI ; Feng SUI ; Hairu HUO
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2016;32(3):439-441
Aim The TRPV1 plasmid was transiently transfected into human embryonic kidney HEK 293T cells to establish the heterologous expression system of TRPV1-channel. Methods The transfection efficiency was confirmed under fluorescence mi-croscope and the TRPV1 protein expression was identified by u-sing Western blot, and the functional characteristics of the chan-nel were studied by using the method of confocal microscopy. Results The transfection rate could reach 40% ~50%; the transfected cells were found to have a clear band at the corre-sponding position that TRPV1 should be, which indicated that TRPV1 channel protein was expressed in the transfected cells. The confocal microscopy imaging result showed that the trans-fected HEK 293T cells were activated by TRPV1 channel ago-nist. Conclusion Transient transfection of HEK 293T cells with TRPV1 channel is successfully constructed and the heterol-ogous TRPV1 channel is verified to have normal calcium-media-ting function.
9.Evaluation of regulational function of ingredients from hot herbs on TRPV1 channel based on 7900 PCR instrument
Haiyu ZHOU ; Li DAI ; Defeng WANG ; Yifei DAI ; Weiwei ZHOU ; Jing MENG ; Feng SUI ; Hairu HUO
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2016;32(10):1395-1398
Aim To further study the molecular mecha-nism of the herbs with hot nature on the regulational action on TRPV1 channel based on the 7900 Real-time PCR instrument. Methods 7900 PCR instrument was applied to detect the intracellular flurescence of TRPV1 channel in the dorsal root ganglions ( DRG ) neurons and the effect on the TRPV1 ’ s thermo-sensational functions of the selected 11 ingredients from hot herbs was explored. Results TRPV1 channels could be ac-tivated by gradually elevated temperature; the activa-tion process could be blocked by the TRPV1 specific blocking agent capsaizepine. Most of the ingredients from hot-nature herbs had the potential to up-regualate TRPV1 channel function. Conclusions The estab-lished TRPV1 channel detection system based on PCR instrument is suitable for the analysis of regulational functions of drugs on the heat-activated TRPV1 chan-nel;the functions of hot herbs may be related to the up-regualtional effects of its active ingredients on the TRPV1 channel which will further up-regulate energy metabolism.
10.Clinical observation of intra-operative PTH assay in hyperparathyroidism due to parathyroid tumors.
Shanting LIU ; Junfu WU ; Lu FENG ; Defeng CHEN ; Ming ZHAO ; Jinxing QI ; Wenliang LI
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2013;27(24):1360-1363
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the clinical manifestations and diagnostic method of hyperparathyroidism due to parathyroid tumors and to evaluate the intra-operative detection of parathyroid hormone in surgical treatment.
METHOD:
Thirty-seven cases with functional parathyroid tumors from January 2003 to October 2012 were retrospectively analyzed. The clinical manifestation, examination and operation method, changes of parathyroid hormone before and after operation were collected.
RESULT:
All cases were definitely diagnosed before operation. The sensitivity and the positively predictive values of neck ultrasonography were 86.5% and 97.6% respectively, and the same data of Tc-99m-MIBI was 97.2% and 100.0%. The PTH levels declined by 84.9% ten minutes after tumor resecting compared with the level before operation. The serum calcium and PTH returned to normal levels and symptomatic relief occurred after operation.
CONCLUSION
Recurrent bone disease, long-term urinary calculus and obscure gastrointestinal symptoms were common symptoms of hyperparathyroidism due to parathyroid tumors. The neck ultrasonography and Tc-99m-MIBI were suitable for location of parathyroid tumors. Surgical operation was an effective treatment for parathyroid tumor. Intra-operative PTH assay would be able to ensure the radical excision and the operative safety for functional parathyroid tumors.
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