1.Role of ubiquitin-specific proteases in hepatocellular carcinoma
Yi TANG ; Guotai WANG ; Yuhan JIANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(5):968-974
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common primary malignant tumor. In recent years, the role of ubiquitin-specific proteases (USPs) in HCC has attracted widespread attention. USPs are a class of key deubiquitinating enzymes that affect a variety of biological processes by regulating the ubiquitination status of proteins. Studies have shown that USPs participate in the regulation of cell proliferation, apoptosis, migration, and invasion by deubiquitinating various tumor-related proteins. In addition, the abnormal expression of USPs is closely associated with the prognosis of HCC patients and may thus be used as potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets. This article reviews the research advances in USPs in HCC and explores their key roles in the development, progression, and metastasis of HCC. A deep understanding of the mechanism of action of USPs in HCC not only helps to reveal the pathogenesis of HCC, but also provides a scientific basis for developing new diagnostic tools and treatment strategies. Future research should further explore the regulatory effect of USPs in HCC, in order to provide more effective means for the clinical treatment of HCC.
2.Therapeutic effect of traditional Chinese medicine in liver cancer by regulating tumor-associated macrophages and its mechanism
Yi TANG ; Guotai WANG ; Yuhan JIANG ; Chenyang WU
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(6):1199-1206
Liver cancer has high prevalence and mortality rates around the world, and its development and progression are closely associated with the interaction between the tumor microenvironment and tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs). TAMs play a significant role in immune suppression, immune escape, cell proliferation, invasion, metastasis, and drug resistance in liver cancer. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), with its unique therapeutic concepts and methods, has shown great potential in regulating TAMs and improving the prognosis of liver cancer. This article reviews the role and molecular mechanisms of TCM in regulating TAMs for the treatment of liver cancer, discusses the key role of TAMs in the progression of liver cancer, and analyzes the impact of Chinese medicinal components on the recruitment, polarization, and activity of TAMs and the expression of related factors based on TCM theory. Studies have shown that TCM can regulate the polarization state of TAMs, promote the formation of M1-type antitumor macrophages, and inhibit the activity of M2-type tumor macrophages, thereby playing a role in inhibiting the proliferation of liver cancer cells, promoting apoptosis, inhibiting angiogenesis, and enhancing immune response. In addition, this article also summarizes the molecular targets and mechanisms of action of TCM monomers, compound prescriptions, and novel preparations in the treatment of liver cancer, such as inhibiting the secretion of cytokines by TAMs, regulating signaling pathways, and affecting metabolic pathways, in order to provide a scientific basis for the application of TCM in liver cancer treatment and offer new ideas for immunotherapy for liver cancer.
3.Traditional Chinese Medicine Compound Formulas in Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis by Regulating NLRP3 Inflammasome Signaling Pathway: A Review
Guanyu ZHAO ; Ruihua XIN ; Ying WANG ; Lei SHI ; Lidong DU ; Guotai WU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(17):305-314
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a refractory disease of the digestive system characterized by diverse etiologies, complex pathogenesis, a prolonged course, and frequent relapses. In recent years, the incidence of UC has been increasing annually, severely impairing patients' quality of life, posing a risk of malignant transformation that may threaten patients' lives, and resulting in a substantial medical burden. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) compound formulas, with their advantages of multi-component and multi-target actions, have become a new therapeutic option for UC. The NOD-like receptor pyrin domain-containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome is a core component of innate immunity, and its aberrant activation is closely associated with the onset and progression of UC, involving multiple processes such as inflammation and oxidative stress, and exhibiting crosstalk with pathways including nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), and thioredoxin-interacting protein (TXNIP). At present, NLRP3 has become one of the most intensely studied hotspots in UC-related research. Although increasing studies have focused on the regulation of the NLRP3 inflammasome by TCM compound formulas for UC treatment, challenges remain due to the complex pathogenesis of UC and the compositional diversity of TCM, hindering the realization of precision therapy. In this context, by reviewing literature from the past decade, this paper summarizes the activation process of NLRP3 and its relationship with UC, and elucidates the roles and mechanisms by which TCM compound formulas regulate the NLRP3 inflammasome and related signaling pathways, with a view to providing a reference for further research into the pathogenesis of UC, TCM treatment strategies, and their mechanisms of action.
4.Traditional Chinese Medicine Compound Formulas in Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis by Regulating NLRP3 Inflammasome Signaling Pathway: A Review
Guanyu ZHAO ; Ruihua XIN ; Ying WANG ; Lei SHI ; Lidong DU ; Guotai WU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(17):305-314
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a refractory disease of the digestive system characterized by diverse etiologies, complex pathogenesis, a prolonged course, and frequent relapses. In recent years, the incidence of UC has been increasing annually, severely impairing patients' quality of life, posing a risk of malignant transformation that may threaten patients' lives, and resulting in a substantial medical burden. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) compound formulas, with their advantages of multi-component and multi-target actions, have become a new therapeutic option for UC. The NOD-like receptor pyrin domain-containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome is a core component of innate immunity, and its aberrant activation is closely associated with the onset and progression of UC, involving multiple processes such as inflammation and oxidative stress, and exhibiting crosstalk with pathways including nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), and thioredoxin-interacting protein (TXNIP). At present, NLRP3 has become one of the most intensely studied hotspots in UC-related research. Although increasing studies have focused on the regulation of the NLRP3 inflammasome by TCM compound formulas for UC treatment, challenges remain due to the complex pathogenesis of UC and the compositional diversity of TCM, hindering the realization of precision therapy. In this context, by reviewing literature from the past decade, this paper summarizes the activation process of NLRP3 and its relationship with UC, and elucidates the roles and mechanisms by which TCM compound formulas regulate the NLRP3 inflammasome and related signaling pathways, with a view to providing a reference for further research into the pathogenesis of UC, TCM treatment strategies, and their mechanisms of action.
5.Research progress on the regulation of endometriosis by PI3K/Akt signaling pathway and the intervention effect of traditional Chinese medicine
Quanyang LI ; Yafang HAO ; Guotai WU ; Ruiqiong WANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2024;29(5):501-511
Endometriosis(Endometriosis,EMs)is a disease caused by abnormal colonization of the endometrial stroma or glands to sites other than the coated mucosa of the uterine cavity.Phospho-lipid inositol 3 kinase(phosphoinositide 3-kinase,PI3K)/protein kinase B(protein kinase B,Akt)sig-naling pathway is involved in the process of focal blood vessel formation,cell autophagic apoptosis,migration and invasion,and is one of the classic pathways regulating the pathological characteris-tics of EMs.The characteristics of multi-compo-nent,multi-target and multi-pathway of TCM have significant advantages in the treatment of EMs.Some TCM active components and TCM com-pounds can interfere with the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway,thus inhibiting the treatment of endome-triotic tissues,reducing pain and alleviating fibrotic lesions.By explaining the connection between the key targets of PI3K/Akt signaling pathway and EMs,this paper summarizes and summarizes the re-search status of EMs by regulating PI3K/Akt signal pathway in home and abroad,aiming to provide a new perspective and idea for the use of traditional Chinese medicine and compound to treat EMs.
6.Effect of Component Compatibility of Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix and Clematidis Radix et Rhizoma on Serum Inflammatory Factors and Expression of NF-κB and VEGF in Ankle Joint of Rats with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Congjia GUO ; Guotai WU ; Huiqin GAO ; Lixia ZHENG ; Sa LI ; Liming WANG ; Qianying HAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(11):53-63
ObjectiveTo investigate the anti-inflammatory effect of the component compatibility of Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix and Clematidis Radix et Rhizoma on the rat model of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the mechanism. MethodSeventy-two SPF-grade SD rats (male and female) aged 5 to 6 weeks were selected. Except the blank group, the rat model of collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) was replicated by the type Ⅱ collagen induction method. The 64 rats after successfully modeling were randomly divided into model group, methotrexate group (0.375 mg·kg-1), gentianoside with magnoflorine group (150.454 1 mg·kg-1+5.061 8 mg·kg-1), gentianoside with clematichinenoside AR group (150.454 1 mg·kg-1+16.433 1 mg·kg-1), sweroside with magnoflorine group (3.455 8 mg·kg-1+5.061 8 mg·kg-1), sweroside with clematichinenoside AR group (3.455 8 mg·kg-1+16.433 1 mg·kg-1), swertiamarin with magnoflorine group (9.303 2 mg·kg-1+5.061 8 mg·kg-1), and swertiamarin with clematichinenoside AR group (9.303 2 mg·kg-1+16.433 1 mg·kg-1), with 8 rats in each group. Each group was given the corresponding medicinal solution or normal saline by gavage for 15 d. During the experiment, the general status, of rats in each group were observed and recorded. Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), rheumatoid factor (RF), C reactive protein (CRP), prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), and anti-cyclic peptide containing citrulline antibody (anti-CCP Ab) in the serum of rats were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The histopathological changes in rat ankle joints were observed by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and Western blot were used to detect the protein expression of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in rat ankle joints. Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was used to detect the mRNA expression of NF-κB and VEGF in rat ankle joints. ResultCompared with those in the blank group, rats in the model group were in poor general conditions with significant foot-plantar swelling, and the content of CRP, anti-CCP Ab, and IL-1β in the rat serum was significantly increased (P<0.01). In the model group, the tissue structure of the ankle joint was severely damaged, and the protein and mRNA expression of NF-κB and VEGF in the rat ankle joints were significantly up-regulated (P<0.01). As compared with the model group, the general status of rats in each administration group was significantly improved. The levels of serum TNF-α, IL-1β, RF, CRP, PGE2, and anti-CCP Ab were reduced to different degrees in these administration groups, among which the effects of the gentianoside with clematichinenoside AR group on down-regulating serum TNF-α and IL-1β, the gentianoside with magnoflorine group on down-regulating serum RF and CRP, the sweroside with magnoflorine group on down-regulating serum PGE2, and the swertiamarin with clematichinenoside AR group on lowering serum anti-CCP Ab were better than those of administration groups. The histopathological changes in the ankle joint were improved to different degrees. The protein and mRNA expression of NF-κB and VEGF in rat ankle joints in the administration groups was significantly down-regulated (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the swertiamarin paired with clematichinenoside AR group had the most significant effect. ConclusionThe component compatibility of Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix and Clematidis Radix et Rhizoma exerts a good therapeutic effect on the rat model of RA, and the compatibility of components from the two medicines has a multi-channel, multi-target, and synergistic effect. The five component compatibility patterns, namely gentiobioside with magnoflorine, gentiobioside with clematichinenoside AR, sweroside with clematichinenoside AR, swertiamarin with magnoflorine, and swertiamarin with clematichinenoside AR, all have potential advantages. The mechanism may be related to the reduction of inflammatory factor secretion and the inhibition of abnormal protein and mRNA expression of NF-κB and VEGF.
7.Study on Prescription Optimization of Jiawei Foshou San Based on Mixed Uniform Design to Improve Cerebral Ischemia Effect
Xiaoyu WANG ; Yixuan ZHANG ; Min FANG ; Yijie WANG ; Qianqian MA ; Ling JIN ; Guotai WU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;25(9):3087-3097
Objective Screening of modified Foshou San to improve cerebral ischemia,determine the best prescription composition and the proper dose.Methods Using data mining method,the traditional Chinese medicine for hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage(HICH)were screened,and cluster analysis was carried out to obtain Jiawei Foshou San combinations;According to the mixed uniform design U14(42×33×22),the auricular artery dilatation experiment and acute cerebral ischemia induced by saturated magnesium chloride in mice were used to observe the auricular artery dilatation index and survival time of mice,and the pharmacological effects of each prescription to improve cerebral ischemia were evaluated.On the basis of visual analysis of pharmacodynamics,stepwise multiple regression analysis was carried out,and the regression equation was used to calculate the best prescription composition and dose of Jiawei Foshou San.The optimized prescription was verified by acute cerebral ischemia experiment in mice.Results A total of 51 prescriptions that may be used for the treatment of HICH were selected by data mining,including 103 Chinese herbs,with a total frequency of 535 times.The results of mixed uniform design U14(42×33×22)test showed that the auricular artery index of mice in each prescription group of Jiawei Foshou San increased to varying degrees.The differences between prescription 4,8,12 and 13 were significant(P<0.05),and the differences between prescription 3,7,9,11 and 14 were extremely significant(P<0.01).The survival time of acute cerebral ischemia in mice was prolonged to varying degrees in each group of Jiawei Foshou San,and the difference between prescription 2-14 groups and the blank group was statistically significant(P<0.01).The prescription of the new Jiawei Foshou San was determined as 60 g of Astragalus membranaceus,60 g of Angelica sinensis,24 g of Ligusticum chuanxiong,15 g of Paeonia lactiflora and 9 g of Dilong from the intuitive analysis.The validation results showed that the high and middle dosage of the new Jiawei Foshou San could significantly prolong the breathing time,increase the number of breaths,and prolong the time of normal pressure hypoxia tolerance in mice with acute cerebral ischemia(P<0.01,P<0.05).Conclusion Using mixed uniform design combined with improving cerebral ischemia effect index can determine the best prescription composition and the best dose of Jiawei Foshou San,and the effect of improving cerebral ischemia is certain.
8.One-stage laparoscopic versus two-stage endoscopic followed by laparoscopic treatment for cholecystolithiasis complicated with choledocholithiasis
Guotai WANG ; Xingwu YANG ; Qing WANG ; Xin WANG ; Ning LI
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2020;26(2):115-118
Objective To compare the clinical efficacy of one-stage laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) plus laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) with primary suture (PS) versus two-stage endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)/endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) followed by LC in treatment of cholecystolithiasis complicated with choledocholithiasis.Methods The clinical data of 171 patients with cholecystolithiasis complicated with choledocholithiasis,who underwent minimally invasive surgical treatment from January 2016 to December 2017,were retrospectively analyzed.Of these patients,90 underwent one-stage LC + LCBDE + PS (the one-stage group),and 81 underwent two-stage ERCP/EST followed by LC (the two-stage group).The main clinical variables between the two groups of patients were compared.Results The surgical success rates (94.4% vs.95.1%),residual stone rates (3.3% vs.4.9%) and incidences of postoperative complications (6.7% vs.8.6%) showed no significant difference (all P > 0.05) between the one-stage and two-stage groups.Compared with the two-stage group,the operative time was shorter (110.4 vs.135.7 min),the length of postoperative hospital stay was shorter (3.3 vs.7.1 d) and the total hospitalization cost was reduced (22 756.2 vs.31 429.3 yuan) in the one-stage group.The incidence of long-term complications (2.2% vs.9.9%) in the one-stage group was also lower than that in the two-stage group (both P < 0.05).Condusions Both one-stage LC + LCBDE + PS and two-stage ERCP/EST + LC are safe and effective in the treatment of cholecystolithiasis complicated with choledocholithiasis.One-stage LC + LCBDE + PS shows obvious advantages in hospitalization stay,hospitalization cost and in the preservation of function of the Oddi sphincter,and therefore should be the first choice in most cases.
9.One-staged and two-staged minimally invasive surgical procedures in the treatment of cholecystolithiasis complicated with choledocholithiasis
Guotai WANG ; Xingwu YANG ; Qi WANG ; Xin WANG ; Ning LI
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2019;34(12):1056-1059
Objective To compare the clinical efficacy of one-stage laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) plus laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) with primary suture (PS) and two-staged endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)/endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) followed by LC in treatment of cholecystolithiasis complicated with choledocholithiasis.Methods Of these patients,58 received one-staged LC + LCBDE + PS (the one-stage group),and 71 underwent two-staged ERCP/EST followed by LC (the two-stage group).Results The surgical success rate,residual stone rate,incidence of postoperative complications and operative time showed no significant difference (x2 =0.344,0.344,0.108,t =-0.240,all P > 0.05) in both the one-staged and two-stage groups.Compared with the two-staged group,the hospital stay was shorter (4.1d vs.6.9d) and the total hospitalization cost was lower (23 126 yuan vs.32 982 yuan) in the one-staged group.Conclusion Both one-staged LC + LCBDE + PS and two-staged ERCP/EST + LC are safe and effective in the treatment of cholecystolithiasis complicated with choledocholithiasis on base for base basis.
10.Social Network Analysis of Health Food Containing Angelica sinensis in the Past 20 Years
Guotai WU ; Lidong DU ; Ruiqiong WANG ; Ming SUN ; Yuan REN
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2018;20(4):514-520
We studid the research status and network analysis of health food containing Angelica sinensis in the past 20 years with the methods of data mining. The key information of health food containing Angelica sinensis was obtained in State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) webpage, using Bibexcel analysis software generated co-occurrence matrix, and using Ucinet 6.0 Net Draw software drawed the social network graph according to the centrality. The data was calculated by SPSS19.0 software analysis. The results showed that 539 health food containing Angelica sinensis were successfully registered in 1997-2016 years, and the annual number of registration was the overall growth trend, there is a certain gap in R & D ability and level of health food containing Angelica sinensis with Angelica health food, brand advantage had not been established in health food containing Angelica sinensis; Health food containing Angelica sinensis form tend to preparation was very obvious such as capsule and oral liquid. The function of health food containing Angelica sinensis mainly concentrated in immune regulation and immune enhancement, removing chloasma, anemia improvment, anti-fatigue, relaxing bowel, improving sleep and anti-aging; and the compatibility of herbs with Angelica sinensis most often were Radix astragali membranacei, Radix rehmanniae, Poria cocos, Radix panacis ginseng, Radix codonopsitis pilosulae, Fructus zizyphi jujubae, Fructus lycii chinesis, Radix rehmanniae, Radix dioscoreae oppositae, Radix albus paeoniae lactiflorae, Colla Corii Asini, Saffron crocus, although compatibility is different, but the quality indexes are similar, the main detection of total polysaccharide and total saponin and total flavonoids. Research and development of health food containing Angelica sinensis should be in the form of regular food and adopt a multi index quality control model in future.

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