1.Carthamus tinctorius L.-derived nanovesicles alleviate cardiomyocyte hypertrophy by inhibiting the NF-κB signaling pathway
Guojun ZHANG ; Zhongpeng DU ; Lu WANG ; Junyu CHEN ; Huanjun RUAN ; Ye LUO ; Weili DUAN ; Shiyu CHEN ; Teng LI ; Xiao KE
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(8):1416-1423
ObjectiveTo investigate whether Carthamus tinctorius L.-derived nanovesicles (CDNVs) can alleviate angiotensin Ⅱ (ANGⅡ)-induced cardiomyocyte (H9C2) hypertrophy by inhibiting the NF-κB signaling pathway and to elucidate the underlying molecular mechanisms. MethodsCDNVs were isolated and purified by ultracentrifugation combined with sucrose density gradient centrifugation, and their morphology and particle size distribution were identified by transmission electron microscopy and nanoparticle tracking analysis. Rat H9C2 cardiomyocytes were cultured in vitro and randomly divided into the normal control group (NC), ANGⅡ (1.0 μmol/L) group, ANGⅡ+CDNVs group, and ANGⅡ+CDNVs+NF-κB activator 1 group. After 24 h of intervention, cell viability was detected by the CCK-8 assay, the expression of myocardial hypertrophy-related genes (ANP, BNP) was determined by qPCR, the relative cell area was measured by phalloidin staining, the expression of hypertrophy marker proteins and NF-κB pathway proteins (P-p65/p65, P-IκBα/IκBα) was examined by Western blot, and nuclear translocation of p65 was observed by immunofluorescence. Subsequently, NF-κB signaling pathway agonist activator 1 was added, and the expression of myocardial hypertrophy marker proteins and NF-κB pathway proteins was detected. ResultsCDNVs exhibited a typical round-like vesicle structure with an average particle size of 140.4 nm, which was consistent with the morphological characteristics of exosomes. ANGⅡ at concentrations of 0.1-1.0 μmol/L had no significant effect on cardiomyocyte viability. Compared with the NC group, ANGⅡ significantly upregulated the gene expression of ANP and BNP, increased the relative surface area of cardiomyocytes, elevated the levels of myocardial hypertrophy marker proteins and NF‑κB pathway proteins, and promoted the nuclear translocation of p65 (P<0.05). Following treatment with CDNVs, all the above indicators were markedly reduced in comparison with the ANGⅡ group (all P<0.05). However, all these experimental results were reversed after the addition of an NF‑κB agonist. ConclusionCDNVs alleviate ANGⅡ-induced H9C2 cell hypertrophy by inhibiting the NF-κB signaling pathway.
2.Outcome Framing and Expression Style in Sleep Health Messages for Students in Medical and Health-Related Disciplines
Hong KANG ; Daiyun HE ; Yizhen WEI ; Ying XIA ; Lu WANG ; Shengnan YE ; Jixiaoyu CHEN ; Wenli DUAN
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2026;17(5):1397-1406
To compare psychological reactance, intention to adopt sleep-management recommendations, and intention to use sleep-support resources among students in medical and health-related disciplines exposed to sleep health messages with different outcome frames and expression styles, and to provide evidence for the design of sleep health information materials. A 2×2 between-subject randomized message experiment was conducted. A total of 320 students in medical and health-related disciplines were included in the analysis. The questionnaire system randomly presented each participant with one of four sleep health messages combining gain versus loss framing with autonomy-supportive versus controlling expression. All main measures were assessed immediately after message exposure. Intention to adopt sleep-management recommendations was the primary outcome, and the main effect of expression style was the primary effect; a 2×2 analysis of variance was performed, with marginal mean differences reported. The six items assessing intention to use sleep-support resources were secondary outcomes and were analyzed separately using 2×2 linear models with Holm adjustment; generalized estimating equations(GEE) were used as an aggregate supplementary analysis. The statistical mediation relationship involving psychological reactance was examined exploratorily using bootstrap analysis. For the primary outcome, the marginal mean difference between autonomy-supportive and controlling expression was 0.661 points(95% CI: 0.530-0.791; The estimated difference associated with expression style is larger than that associated with outcome framing. Autonomy-supportive expression is associated with greater intention to adopt sleep-management recommendations and greater intention to use each sleep-support resource. The statistical mediation relationship involving psychological reactance provides a clue for understanding this difference.
3.Case Study on Construction Elements and Implementation Pathways of the New Cultural System for High-Quality Development in Public Hospitals
Yingnan ZHANG ; Zeyu YI ; Xinyi GE ; Jiahui DUAN ; Ye LV ; Hui DUAN ; Lin DONG ; Jing JIAO ; Lu WANG ; Wenli DUAN
Chinese Hospital Management 2025;45(8):77-80
The construction of a new cultural system for high-quality development in public hospitals serves as a crucial pillar for achieving their high-quality advancement.During this developmental processe stablishing a cultural framework that aligns with the new development model holds particular significance.Through content analysis methodology,it identifies 18 core elements of the new cultural system for high-quality development in public hospitals.Furthermore it synthesizes seven implementation pathways across three dimensions-organizational patientand employee perspectives:digital leadership organizational reform capability talent innovation capability resource integration capability normative constraint force value co-creation capability and employee support capability.These findings provide both theoretical and practical references for cultivating new cultural constructs that facilitate high-quality development in public hospitals.
4.Analysis of lipid metabolism gene mutations and pathogenicity in patients with hypertriglyceridemia-associated acute pancreatitis
Qi YANG ; Na PU ; Yichen DUAN ; Kun GAO ; Jing ZHOU ; Bo YE ; Gang LI ; Lu KE ; Yuxiu LIU ; Zhihui TONG ; Weiqin LI ; Baiqiang LI
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2025;25(1):44-49
Objective:To investigate lipid metabolism gene mutations and pathogenicity of hypertriglyceridemia acute pancreatitis (HTG-AP) patients.Methods:Clinical data of 495 HTG-AP patients admitted from June 2018 to June 2020 in the center for severe acute pancreatitis of Eastern Theater General Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. Whole-exome sequencing and mutation verification were performed by next-generation sequencing technology and Sanger sequencing. The pathogenicity of gene mutation was analyzed by population mutation ratio, pathogenicity prediction software, conservation scoring software, protein structure prediction, and in vitro experiments. Results:The mutation ratio of lipid metabolism-related genes, namely LPL, APOA5, LMF1, GPIHBP1, and APOC2, were 14.81%, 55.78%, 43.61%, 1.62%, and 0.61%, respectively. Among them, 44 heterozygous mutations in LPL gene were detected including 36 missense mutations, 5 nonsense mutations and 3 frameshift mutations, which were all rarely carried in single patient. Six HTG-AP patients carried the LPL gene heterozygous mutation c.835C>G (p.Leu279Val). The mean level of serum triglyceride at the onset of HTG-AP was 27.4 mmol/L. All of them had a history of recurrent HTG-AP, and most of them had severe acute pancreatitis. The serum LPL concentration and activity were lower than the normal level. The pathogenicity analysis results suggested that the LPL p.Leu279Val was a rare, highly possible pathogenic and highly conserved gene mutation. The in vitro results showed that the LPL p.Leu279Val could significantly reduce the synthesis and secretion ability of LPL as well as its enzymatic activity. Conclusions:The mutation ratio of lipid metabolism-related genes, including LPL, APOA5, LMF1, GPIHBP1, and APOC2, are relatively high in the HTG-AP patients. The LPL p.Leu279Val is a rare and highly possible pathogenic gene mutation, which may lead to recurrent episodes of HTG-AP.
5.Role of SWI/SNF Chromatin Remodeling Complex in Tumor Drug Resistance
Gui-Zhen ZHU ; Qiao YE ; Yuan LUO ; Jie PENG ; Lu WANG ; Zhao-Ting YANG ; Feng-Sen DUAN ; Bing-Qian GUO ; Zhu-Song MEI ; Guang-Yun WANG
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2025;52(1):20-31
Tumor drug resistance is an important problem in the failure of chemotherapy and targeted drug therapy, which is a complex process involving chromatin remodeling. SWI/SNF is one of the most studied ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling complexes in tumorigenesis, which plays an important role in the coordination of chromatin structural stability, gene expression, and post-translation modification. However, its mechanism in tumor drug resistance has not been systematically combed. SWI/SNF can be divided into 3 types according to its subunit composition: BAF, PBAF, and ncBAF. These 3 subtypes all contain two mutually exclusive ATPase catalytic subunits (SMARCA2 or SMARCA4), core subunits (SMARCC1 and SMARCD1), and regulatory subunits (ARID1A, PBRM1, and ACTB, etc.), which can control gene expression by regulating chromatin structure. The change of SWI/SNF complex subunits is one of the important factors of tumor drug resistance and progress. SMARCA4 and ARID1A are the most widely studied subunits in tumor drug resistance. Low expression of SMARCA4 can lead to the deletion of the transcription inhibitor of the BCL2L1 gene in mantle cell lymphoma, which will result in transcription up-regulation and significant resistance to the combination therapy of ibrutinib and venetoclax. Low expression of SMARCA4 and high expression of SMARCA2 can activate the FGFR1-pERK1/2 signaling pathway in ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma cells, which induces the overexpression of anti-apoptosis gene BCL2 and results in carboplatin resistance. SMARCA4 deletion can up-regulate epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) by activating YAP1 gene expression in triple-negative breast cancer. It can also reduce the expression of Ca2+ channel IP3R3 in ovarian and lung cancer, resulting in the transfer of Ca2+ needed to induce apoptosis from endoplasmic reticulum to mitochondria damage. Thus, these two tumors are resistant to cisplatin. It has been found that verteporfin can overcome the drug resistance induced by SMARCA4 deletion. However, this inhibitor has not been applied in clinical practice. Therefore, it is a promising research direction to develop SWI/SNF ATPase targeted drugs with high oral bioavailability to treat patients with tumor resistance induced by low expression or deletion of SMARCA4. ARID1A deletion can activate the expression of ANXA1 protein in HER2+ breast cancer cells or down-regulate the expression of progesterone receptor B protein in endometrial cancer cells. The drug resistance of these two tumor cells to trastuzumab or progesterone is induced by activating AKT pathway. ARID1A deletion in ovarian cancer can increase the expression of MRP2 protein and make it resistant to carboplatin and paclitaxel. ARID1A deletion also can up-regulate the phosphorylation levels of EGFR, ErbB2, and RAF1 oncogene proteins.The ErbB and VEGF pathway are activated and EMT is increased. As a result, lung adenocarcinoma is resistant to epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs). Although great progress has been made in the research on the mechanism of SWI/SNF complex inducing tumor drug resistance, most of the research is still at the protein level. It is necessary to comprehensively and deeply explore the detailed mechanism of drug resistance from gene, transcription, protein, and metabolite levels by using multi-omics techniques, which can provide sufficient theoretical basis for the diagnosis and treatment of poor tumor prognosis caused by mutation or abnormal expression of SWI/SNF subunits in clinical practice.
6.Case Study on Construction Elements and Implementation Pathways of the New Cultural System for High-Quality Development in Public Hospitals
Yingnan ZHANG ; Zeyu YI ; Xinyi GE ; Jiahui DUAN ; Ye LV ; Hui DUAN ; Lin DONG ; Jing JIAO ; Lu WANG ; Wenli DUAN
Chinese Hospital Management 2025;45(8):77-80
The construction of a new cultural system for high-quality development in public hospitals serves as a crucial pillar for achieving their high-quality advancement.During this developmental processe stablishing a cultural framework that aligns with the new development model holds particular significance.Through content analysis methodology,it identifies 18 core elements of the new cultural system for high-quality development in public hospitals.Furthermore it synthesizes seven implementation pathways across three dimensions-organizational patientand employee perspectives:digital leadership organizational reform capability talent innovation capability resource integration capability normative constraint force value co-creation capability and employee support capability.These findings provide both theoretical and practical references for cultivating new cultural constructs that facilitate high-quality development in public hospitals.
7.Analysis of lipid metabolism gene mutations and pathogenicity in patients with hypertriglyceridemia-associated acute pancreatitis
Qi YANG ; Na PU ; Yichen DUAN ; Kun GAO ; Jing ZHOU ; Bo YE ; Gang LI ; Lu KE ; Yuxiu LIU ; Zhihui TONG ; Weiqin LI ; Baiqiang LI
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2025;25(1):44-49
Objective:To investigate lipid metabolism gene mutations and pathogenicity of hypertriglyceridemia acute pancreatitis (HTG-AP) patients.Methods:Clinical data of 495 HTG-AP patients admitted from June 2018 to June 2020 in the center for severe acute pancreatitis of Eastern Theater General Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. Whole-exome sequencing and mutation verification were performed by next-generation sequencing technology and Sanger sequencing. The pathogenicity of gene mutation was analyzed by population mutation ratio, pathogenicity prediction software, conservation scoring software, protein structure prediction, and in vitro experiments. Results:The mutation ratio of lipid metabolism-related genes, namely LPL, APOA5, LMF1, GPIHBP1, and APOC2, were 14.81%, 55.78%, 43.61%, 1.62%, and 0.61%, respectively. Among them, 44 heterozygous mutations in LPL gene were detected including 36 missense mutations, 5 nonsense mutations and 3 frameshift mutations, which were all rarely carried in single patient. Six HTG-AP patients carried the LPL gene heterozygous mutation c.835C>G (p.Leu279Val). The mean level of serum triglyceride at the onset of HTG-AP was 27.4 mmol/L. All of them had a history of recurrent HTG-AP, and most of them had severe acute pancreatitis. The serum LPL concentration and activity were lower than the normal level. The pathogenicity analysis results suggested that the LPL p.Leu279Val was a rare, highly possible pathogenic and highly conserved gene mutation. The in vitro results showed that the LPL p.Leu279Val could significantly reduce the synthesis and secretion ability of LPL as well as its enzymatic activity. Conclusions:The mutation ratio of lipid metabolism-related genes, including LPL, APOA5, LMF1, GPIHBP1, and APOC2, are relatively high in the HTG-AP patients. The LPL p.Leu279Val is a rare and highly possible pathogenic gene mutation, which may lead to recurrent episodes of HTG-AP.
8.Design of aero containerized transfer and treatment device for biologically contaminated patients
Jiang-xia DUAN ; Peng DU ; Li HE ; Lei ZOU ; Xue HUANG ; Ye-qin SUN ; Hong-bing LU
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2024;45(12):19-24
Objective To design a lightweight and modular air container-based bio-isolated transfer and treatment device for efficient,safe and reliable treatment and evacuation of massive infectious patients.Methods The device had an ISO 668 40 ft(1 ft=30.48 cm)standard container as its body,which was made of aluminum alloy plate,new low-density heat preservation material and medical fireproof board,and its wall was manufactured using aluminum alloy honeycomb plate,fireproof insulation material and interior panel.The main components of the device included a negative-pressure control and envoiron-mental control system,a life support system,an intelligent control and information interaction system and a comprehensive support system.The negative-pressure control and envoironmental control system was composed of a distributed power supply ventilation system without air ducts and an intelligent control system for gradient pressure difference,the life support system was made up of a treatment module,a support module and a medical technical module,the intelligent control and information interaction system comprised a container information auto monitoring and interaction module,a multi-mode communication module and a telemedicine module,and the comprehensive support system consisted of a power supply module,a water supply and drainage module and an oxygen supply module.Results The device proved to behave better than the containerized biocontainment system of the U.S.army in key indictors,which could be used for long-voyage transmodality and treatment for massive infectious patients.Conclusion The device developed gains advantages in biosafety and life support,which facilitates all-domain transmodality of infectious patients while meeting the demand for rapid air transportation and treatment.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2024,45(12):19-24]
9.Design of aero containerized transfer and treatment device for biologically contaminated patients
Jiang-xia DUAN ; Peng DU ; Li HE ; Lei ZOU ; Xue HUANG ; Ye-qin SUN ; Hong-bing LU
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2024;45(12):19-24
Objective To design a lightweight and modular air container-based bio-isolated transfer and treatment device for efficient,safe and reliable treatment and evacuation of massive infectious patients.Methods The device had an ISO 668 40 ft(1 ft=30.48 cm)standard container as its body,which was made of aluminum alloy plate,new low-density heat preservation material and medical fireproof board,and its wall was manufactured using aluminum alloy honeycomb plate,fireproof insulation material and interior panel.The main components of the device included a negative-pressure control and envoiron-mental control system,a life support system,an intelligent control and information interaction system and a comprehensive support system.The negative-pressure control and envoironmental control system was composed of a distributed power supply ventilation system without air ducts and an intelligent control system for gradient pressure difference,the life support system was made up of a treatment module,a support module and a medical technical module,the intelligent control and information interaction system comprised a container information auto monitoring and interaction module,a multi-mode communication module and a telemedicine module,and the comprehensive support system consisted of a power supply module,a water supply and drainage module and an oxygen supply module.Results The device proved to behave better than the containerized biocontainment system of the U.S.army in key indictors,which could be used for long-voyage transmodality and treatment for massive infectious patients.Conclusion The device developed gains advantages in biosafety and life support,which facilitates all-domain transmodality of infectious patients while meeting the demand for rapid air transportation and treatment.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2024,45(12):19-24]
10.Effects of Liuwei Anshen Capsule on Estrogen Level of Rhythm Gene and Ovarian Function in Sleep-Deprived Zebrafish Model
Simiao RAN ; Haifei LU ; Zijing YE ; Ying WANG ; Caihong DUAN ; Ping WANG
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;25(11):3728-3735
Objective Observe the effect of Liuwei Anshen Capsule on sleep improvement of aged sleep deprivation zebrafish model.Methods Sixty 18-month-old female zebrafish were randomly divided into blank group,model group,Liuwei Anshen group,and melatonin group.The zebrafish in the blank group were raised under normal lighting conditions,and the other three groups were constructed with continuous lighting for 3 days.Zebrafish in Liuwei Anshen group were treated with Liuwei Anshen capsule water solution 0.000 50 mg·mL-1 for 3 days on the basis of model group,and zebrafish in melatonin group were treated with melatonin aqueous solution 0.2 mg·mL-1 on the basis of model group for 3 days.After 3 days,the zebrafish behavior system was used to detect the resting time of zebrafish in each group.qRT-PCR method was used to detect cyclin 1a(per1a),cyclin2(per2),circadian motor output cycle 1a(clock1a),cryptochrome 1b(cry1b),and 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid(5-htiaa)in each group of zebrafish and follicle-stimulating hormone beta(fshβ)gene expression levels.Western blot was used to detect the expression levels of estrogen receptorα(Esrα),Fshβand luteinizing hormone(Lh)in zebrafish in each group.HE staining was used to observe the ovary of zebrafish in each group.Results Compared with the zebrafish in the blank group,the resting time of the zebrafish in the model group decreased significantly(P<0.01)during the 24 hours of observation.After the intervention of Liuwei Anshen Capsule and melatonin,the resting time of the zebrafish was significantly increased.(P<0.01).Compared with the zebrafish in the blank group,the mRNA expressions of zebrafish circadian clock genes per1a,per2,clock1a,cry1b,5-htiaa,and fshβ all showed a downward trend after sleep deprivation(P<0.05,P<0.01).After the intervention of Liuwei Anshen Capsules,the mRNA expressions of per1,clock1a,cry1b,5-htiaa and fshβ were all up-regulated(P<0.05,P<0.01).Compared with the zebrafish in the blank group,the protein expressions of Esrα and Lh in the zebrafish of the model group were up-regulated(P<0.05),the expression of Fshβ protein was down-regulated(P<0.05),after the intervention of Liuwei Anshen Capsules,the above proteins did not change significantly.The ovarian tissue cells of the zebrafish in the blank group had normal morphology and a large number of primary oocytes,while the ovarian tissue cells of the zebrafish in the model group were damaged in morphology and the number of primary oocytes decreased,after the intervention of Liuwei Anshen Capsule and melatonin,the cell morphology of zebrafish ovarian tissue was still damaged to varying degrees,but the whole was relatively intact,and the number of primary oocytes increased.Conclusion The insomnia of aged zebrafish may be caused by multiple factors.Liuwei Anshen capsule has significant effects on estrogen level of rhythm gene and ovarian function of sleep-deprived aged zebrafish.

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