1.Analysis of components absorbed into blood and brain of Lithocarpus litseifolius leaves
Huan LIU ; Zirong YI ; Ting HUANG ; Xiuhong LIU ; Yunyao YE ; Yuming MA ; Mengqi HU ; Nan ZHANG ; Wenhao YANG ; Yang LIU ; Guopeng WANG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(7):889-894
OBJECTIVE To analyze the prototype components absorbed into blood and brain of Lithocarpus litseifolius leaves, so as to provide a reference for clarifying the pharmacological material basis of its prevention and treatment of central nervous system dis eases. METHODS The ethanol extract of L. litseifolius leaves, as well as the gastric lavage fluid and perfusion solution were prepared. Using rats as subjects, plasma samples of intestinal wall metabolism, intestinal flora metabolism and hepatic metabolism were prepared via in situ intestinal perfusion and closed intestinal loop method; while comprehensive metabolic plasma samples, brain tissue samples, and cerebrospinal fluid samples were collected after intragastric administration. UPLC-HRMS technology was utilized to analyze and identify chemical components and prototype components absorbed into blood and brain of L. litseifolius leaves. RESULTS A total of 66 chemical constituents were identified in L. litseifolius leaves, primarily consisting of flavonoids, organic acids, and others. A total of 16, 13, 11, and 5 prototype components were identified in intestinal wall metabolism, intestinal flora metabolism, hepatic metabolism, and comprehensive metabolic plasma samples, respectively. Additionally, 4 prototype components were detected in brain tissue and 9 in cerebrospinal fluid. Phloridzin, trilobatin, phloretin-2- O -malonyl hexoside, and phloretin were identified as common components across all sample types. CONCLUSIONS Prototype components absorbed into blood and brain of L. litseifolius leaves, such as phloridzin, trilobatin, phloretin, and other components may serve as the pharmacological material basis for their therapeutic effects on central nervous system diseases.
2.Manganese porphyrin metal-organic framework nanoparticles loaded with DMXAA combined with sonodynamic therapy for the treatment of triple-negative breast cancer mouse xenografts
LIU Qianhui ; GUI Bin ; PU Huan ; LI Zhouchang ; HUANG Xin ; ZHOU Qing ; DENG Qing
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2026;33(3):262-269
[摘 要] 目的:构建负载STING激动剂DMXAA的锰卟啉金属有机框架纳米颗粒(DPM),探讨其对三阴性乳腺癌(TNBC)细胞4T1及其小鼠移植瘤的治疗效果。方法:通过物理吸附法制备 DPM 纳米颗粒,利用透射电镜、扫描电镜及纳米粒度电位仪表征其形貌与理化性质。常规培养4T1细胞,细胞实验分为对照组、超声辐照组(US组)、DPM治疗组(DPM组)和DPM治疗联合超声辐照组(DPM + US组),用CCK-8法检测细胞活性,免疫荧光法检测高迁移率族蛋白B1(HMGB1)和钙网蛋白(CRT)的表达,WB法检测STING通路相关蛋白的表达。构建4T1细胞移植瘤小鼠模型,分为四组,处理同细胞实验,测量肿瘤体积,免疫荧光法检测移植瘤组织中Ki-67、HMGB1、CRT和缺氧诱导因子-1ɑ(HIF-1ɑ)蛋白的表达,TUNEL法检测细胞凋亡,流式细胞术检测免疫细胞活化情况,对主要器官进行H-E染色,以评估纳米材料的体内安全性。结果:DPM呈梭形,平均粒径(268 ± 3.302)nm,电位(33.1 ± 0.87)mV。细胞实验中,DPM联合超声辐照可明显抑制4T1细胞的增殖(P < 0.001),提高4T1细胞中ROS水平(P < 0.001),诱导4T1细胞CRT表达上调(P < 0.001),HMGB1从细胞核中移至细胞质,激活STING信号通路[p-STING、p-TBK1、p-IRF3蛋白表达均显著增加(均P < 0.001)]。体内实验中,DPM联合超声辐照可显著抑制4T1细胞移植瘤生长(P < 0.001)并促进免疫细胞表型转化(P < 0.001),抑制移植瘤组织中Ki-67、HIF-1α蛋白表达(均P < 0.01),谷胱甘肽(GSH)产生(P < 0.01),促进CRT、HMGB1蛋白表达、ROS产生(P < 0.001),对主要器官结构无明显影响。结论: DPM联合超声辐照可通过激活STING通路显著抑制4T1细胞及其移植瘤的生长,诱导抗肿瘤免疫应答,且对主要器官无明显毒性。
3.PET/CT imaging of PD-1 receptor probe targeting S180 sarcoma in mice
Haifeng HUANG ; Jiangnan SUN ; Huan ZOU ; Tao BAO ; Hua ZHU ; Xianteng YANG ; Shanshan LI
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(4):682-688
ObjectiveTo explore the feasibility of constructing a programmed death receptor-1(PD-1) molecular probe for non-invasive micro-positron emission tomography/computed tomography (Micro-PET/CT) imaging of PD-1 protein in mouse S180 sarcoma. MethodsA transgenic PD-1 C57 S180 sarcoma mouse model was established using the S180 sarcoma cell injection. Furthermore, 124I-anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody probe was synthesized. 18.5 MBq of the 124I-anti-PD-1 probe was injected into the tail vein of transgenic PD-1 C57 mice. Subsequently, S180 sarcoma was imaged using Micro-PET/CT. ResultsStudy successfully established a transgenic PD-1 C57 S180 sarcoma mouse model. Immunohistochemical (IHC) results showed PD-1 protein expression in S180 sarcoma. Micro-PET/CT imaging successfully visualized the PD-1 protein receptor in S180 sarcoma at different time points (20, 48, 72, and 120 h) after probe injection. ConclusionThe 124I-anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody molecular probe successfully targets the PD-1 receptor in S180 sarcoma of transgenic PD-1 C57 mice, and presents clear Micro-PET/CT immunoassay results, thus it potentially enables the non-invasive screening of patients with PD-1 positive malignant tumors.
4.Statistical analysis of vector monitoring in port areas of Shandong Province from 2017 to 2023
Huan-mei HAN ; Tao ZHANG ; Zhi-ping SU ; Rong-jun YAN ; Wei HUANG ; Wen-wen ZHANG
Acta Parasitologica et Medica Entomologica Sinica 2026;33(2):121-127
Objective To provide a scientific basis for vector prevention and control in port areas, vector monitoring has been conducted continuously to characterize the composition, density, and seasonal fluctuations of vectors across 21 port-areas of Shandong province from 2017 to 2023. Methods In accordance with the Regional Vector Monitoring Plan for Frontier Ports, vector surveillance of mosquitoes, flies, cockroaches, rodents, and other disease vectors was performed. Data were analyzed to describe vector community composition and identify seasonal fluctuations. Results A total of 601 rodents belonging to 1 family, 4 genera, and 4 species were captured. Three dominant rodent species inhabit port areas. In addition, 88 104 mosquitoes were captured and classified into 3 subfamilies, 4 genera, and 12 species; 38 959 flies were trapped and classified into 8 families,31 genera, and 51 species, including 9 dominant fly species in port-areas; and 54 672 captured cockroaches were classified into 2 families,4 genera, and 4 species, with Blattella germanica as the dominant species. Conclusions Significant vector community changes(P<0.005)have been identified after the epidemic. To improve the pertinence and efficacy of port health quarantine work, continuous and strong attention should be paid to vector compositions and population densities at Shandong ports.
5.Genetic diversity analysis of Aedes albopictus populations in Shandong Province using mitochondrial mtDNA-COⅠ gene sequences
Fan-jin MENG ; Yong LIU ; Huan HUANG ; Wei-bo MA ; Yi-fan WU ; Wei-long TAN
Acta Parasitologica et Medica Entomologica Sinica 2026;33(1):31-39
Objective This study aimed to investigate the genetic diversity, differentiation, and population structure of Aedes albopictus across different geographical regions in Shandong Province, and to explore the relationship between genetic diversity and geographical distribution. Methods Between July and August 2024, ten Ae. albopictus populations were sampled from seven cities in Shandong Province. Genomic DNA was extracted from individual mosquitoes, and the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I(COⅠ)gene was amplified using PCR and sequenced. The obtained sequences were verified using BLAST and analyzed with MAFFT, MEGA 11, DnaSP v6.12, Arlequin 3.5, PopART 1.7, STRUCTURE 2.3.4 and the R packages adegenet and vegan to assess genetic diversity and population structure. Results A total of 229 COⅠ sequences(662 bp) was obtained, revealing ten variable sites with no insertions or deletions. The overall base composition showed an AT bias of 67.7%. Haplotype analysis identified 11 haplotypes, with Hap2 being the dominant and most widely distributed haplotype across all populations. Neutrality tests showed significant population expansion only in the Rizhao population. Mantel testing result revealed that geographical distance does not significantly impede gene flow. Overall, genetic differentiation among populations was low, indicating frequent gene flow. When combined with additional samples from Shanghai, Fujian, Guangdong, Yunnan, Hainan and Guangxi, STRUCTURE, UPGMA and DAPC analyses revealed two primary genetic clusters of Ae. albopictus. Conclusions Ae. albopictus populations in Shandong Province exhibit frequent gene flow, low genetic differentiation, and relatively low overall genetic diversity. However, the Rizhao population showed signs of recent expansion, highlighting the need for enhanced surveillance and targeted control measures in this area.
6.Intergenerational Associations of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy With Offspring Metabolomics: A Systematic Review
Jinrui XIONG ; Ling-Jun LI ; Yongping ZHANG ; Zhihong ZHANG ; Yue YANG ; Huan HU ; Jinhong LIU ; Zimeng CHEN ; Peng HUANG ; Mengjiao LIU
Maternal-Fetal Medicine 2025;07(3):157-165
Objective::To examine the impact of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) on offspring metabolomics.Methods::We searched five databases: PubMed, Ovid Embase, MEDLINE, Web of Science, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and included studies that reported metabolomics among human offspring born to HDP-complicated pregnancies.Results::Database search yielded 4054 articles, and after full-text screening, ten observational studies met inclusion criteria. Half of the studies had a sample size of less than 100 and were all observational studies in preeclampsia (PE) and gestational hypertension.Neonates were the most focused group in all included studies. Offspring born to HDP-complicated pregnancies exhibited statistically significant variations in blood metabolomics compared to their counterparts, characterized by amino acids, lipids, carnitine, and others (e.g., 1α,25-(OH) 2-D). Most studies reported a significant increase in differential metabolites of offspring born to HDP-complicated pregnancies. Four studies ( n = 1109) measured lipids-related metabolites, and all consistently showed that offspring born to PE-complicated pregnancies had significantly higher concentrations than non-PE exposed offspring. Conclusion::The existing evidence suggests an intergenerational effect of HDP on offspring metabolomics. Long-term follow-up studies are needed to advance the health effects of related adverse health outcomes and inform the prevention of offspring’s health.
7.Efficacy of Biling Weitong Granules Combined with Morodan in the Treatment of Elderly Patients with Hp-Positive Chronic Atrophic Gastritis and its Influence on Inflammatory Factors and Gastrointestinal Function
Yu HUANG ; Xi-li CHEN ; Ai-jing HONG ; Huan-huan HUANG
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2025;25(19):3084-3090
Objective:To observe the efficacy of Biling Weitong Granules combined with Morodan in the treatment of elderly patients with Helicobacter pylori(Hp)-positive chronic atrophic gastritis(CAG)and its influence on inflammatory factors and gastrointestinal function.Methods:A total of 102 elderly patients with Hp-positive CAG who were admitted to our hospital from April 2023 to September 2024 were prospectively included,the syndrome differentiation type in traditional Chinese medicine is qi stagnation and blood stasis type.According to the envelope lottery method,the patients were divided into control group(n=51 cases,treated with Morodan)and study group(n=51 cases,treated with Biling Weitong Granules combined with Morodan).The clinical efficacy,Hp eradication rate,traditional Chinese medicine syndrome scores,inflammatory factors[C-reactive protein(CRP),interleukin-1 β(IL-1 β),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)]and gastrointestinal function indicators[gastrin(GAS),pepsinogen Ⅰ(PG Ⅰ)/pepsinogen Ⅱ(PG Ⅱ),gastrin 17(G-17)]and the occurrence of adverse reactions were compared between the two groups.Results:Compared with the control group 2 weeks after treatment,the total effective rate,Hp eradication rate,GAS and PG Ⅰ/PG Ⅱ levels in the study group were higher,while the main symptom score,secondary symptom score,total score,CRP,TNF-α,IL-1[3 and G-17 levels were lower(P<0.05).There was no difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion:Biling Weitong Granules combined with Morodan in the treatment of elderly patients with Hp-positive CAG,can improve the clinical therapeutic effect and Hp eradication rate,inhibit the inflammatory response,and improve gastrointestinal function.
8.Effects of Hermetia illucens larvae meal on immune function,intestinal morphol-ogy and microflora of Sichuan white geese
Dezhi ZHANG ; Xifeng LI ; Fuxing GUI ; Chonghua ZHONG ; Huan HUANG ; Pingrui YANG ; Yongfeng HAO ; Liting CAO
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(2):369-378
This experiment was conducted to study the effects of replacing feed protein by Herme-tia illucens larvae meal on immune function,intestinal morphology and microflora of Sichuan white geese.A total of 64 healthy 1-day-old Sichuan white geese were randomly allocated into 4 groups with 4 replicates in each group and 4 geese in each replicate,namely the control group,the 2%HILM,4%HILM and 8%HILM groups fed diets contained 0%,2%,4%and 8%of HILM,re-spectively.The experimental period was 40 days.The results showed that compared with the con-trol group,8%HILM increased the levels of serum IgG1,IgG2a and complement C3,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.01).4%HILM significantly increased the expression level of CD4(P<0.05),and 8%HILM significantly increased the expression level of IL-10(P<0.05).The ratio of villus length to crypt depth(VH/CD)in the jejunum and ileum in 4%HILM group was significantly increased(P<0.05).The SIgA level of jejunum was significantly increased in all HILM replacement groups(P>0.05).The abundance of Bacteroides in 4%HILM group were extremely significantly increased(P<0.01),and the abundance of Bilophila and Bilophila wadsworthia were significantly decreased in all HILM replacement groups(P<0.05).In conclu-sion,HILM can enhance the immune function of Sichuan white geese,improve the intestinal mor-phology of jejunum and ileum,enhance the local mucosal immunity of jejunum,increase the abun-dance of beneficial bacteria in cecum and decrease the abundance of harmful bacteria in cecum,and protect intestinal health.
9.Revealing potential mechanism of Danggui Buxue decoction in regulating immuno-suppression via PI3K-AKT signaling pathway using network pharmacology and in vivo experiment
Huan HUANG ; Pingrui YANG ; Xifeng LI ; Fuxing GUI ; Yutao LI ; Li ZHANG ; Shuo LIU ; Yufei XIE ; Hongxu DU ; Shicheng BI ; Liting CAO
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(2):350-361
Danggui Buxue decoction(DBD)is a classic prescription with immunomodulatory and hematopoietic effects.Previous studies have shown the DBD has potential to be used as an oral im-mune booster.However,its immunomodulatory effects and mechanism of action have not been thoroughly studied,especially the protective mechanism of immunomodulatory regulation in the state of immunosuppressive is still unclear.The aim of this study was to explore the protective mechanism of DBD in the immunosuppressive state using network pharmacology combined with animal experiments verification.The active components,core targets and signaling pathways of DBD in treating immunosuppression were obtained using network pharmacology tools.On this ba-sis,the active components of DBD were identified using HPLC-MS,and in vivo studies were con-ducted at the same time.The key active components of DBD obtained using network pharmacology included quercetin,kaempferol and formononetin.The core targets included TP53,RELA,TNF,AKT1,and IL-6.KEGG pathway enrichment analysis showed that phosphoinositide 3-kinase(PI3K)-protein kinase B(AKT)may play an important role in the treatment of immunosuppres-sive diseases using DBD.Molecular docking confirmed that each core target had good binding activ-ity with its corresponding compounds.Animal experiments showed that after DBD intervention,the mRNA gene and protein expression of RELA,TNF,and IL-6 in the serum was significantly down-regulated.The mRNA expression of PI3K and AKT in the ileum and PI3K protein expression were also downregulated.In conclusion,DBD exerts its role in treating immunosuppressive diseases by regulating the PI3K-AKT signaling pathway.
10.Correlation between brain gray matter volume changes and neurotransmitter receptors/transporters in patients with first-episode schizophrenia
Huan HUANG ; Xiaowei WANG ; Cheng CHEN ; Wei YUAN ; Yunlong PENG ; Xuan QIN ; Ying XIONG ; Rui XU ; Huiling WANG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2025;34(10):885-890
Objective:To explore the spatial correlation between gray matter volume (GMV) changes and neurotransmitter receptors/transporters in patients with first-episode schizophrenia (FES) .Methods:Fifty-four FES patients(FES group) and fifty-nine healthy controls (HC group) were selected from June 2014 to May 2020 in the Psychiatry Department of Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University. Structural magnetic resonance imaging (sMRI) was conducted on all subjects. Differences of GMV were compared across 400 cortical regions and 32 subcortical regions. Based on the positron emission tomography(PET) data from Neuromaps, which provides the density of 19 different neurotransmitter receptors and transporters, Spearman correlation analysis was performed to evaluate the spatial correlation between GMV changes and neurotransmitter systems.Results:Compared to the HC group, FES group exhibited significant GMV reductions in widespread cortical (90/400) and subcortical (6/32) regions (all FDR-corrected P<0.05). The effect size of GMV reduction (Cohen’s d) showed significant positive correlations with the density of 5-hydroxytryptamine 1a(5HT1a) ( r=0.400, Pspin=0.002), γ-aminobutyric acid type A receptor(GABA A)( r=0.307, Pspin=0.002), and metabotropic glutamate receptor 5(mGluR5) ( r=0.275, Pspin=0.020) receptors (all FDR-corrected P<0.05). Conclusion:GMV reductions in a wide range of brain regions existed in patients with FES. There are significant correlations between 5HT1a, GABA A and mGluR5 receptors and gray matter reduction in patients with FES. The disorder of these neurotransmitter receptors may be the potential neurobiological mechanism of gray matter structural abnormalities in the early stage of schizophrenia.


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