1.From Golgi Stress to Golgiphagy—a New Regulatory Model Involved in Glucose and Lipid Metabolism
Hai-Jun WEI ; He-Ming WANG ; Shu-Jing CHEN ; Shu-Zhi WANG ; Lin-Xi CHEN
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2026;53(2):275-292
The Golgi body, a core organelle in eukaryotic cells, plays a critical role in protein modification, sorting, vesicular transport, and serves as a key site for lipid synthesis and glycosylation. Glucose and lipid metabolism are central processes for cellular energy maintenance and biosynthesis, and are closely linked to Golgi function. Recent studies have revealed the extensive involvement of the Golgi body in regulating glucose and lipid metabolism, where maintaining its structural and functional homeostasis is crucial for normal physiological activity. Under various stress conditions such as acidosis, hypoxia, and nutrient deficiency, the Golgi body undergoes structural and functional disruption, leading to Golgi stress. This in turn activates specific signaling pathways, such as those mediated by the cAMP-responsive element binding protein 3 (CREB3) and proteoglycans, to alleviate Golgi stress and enhance Golgi function. Golgi stress contributes to glucose and lipid metabolic disorders by affecting the activity of insulin receptors, glucose transporters, and lipid metabolism-related enzymes. For example, Golgi stress triggers the cleavage and release of the active fragment of CREB3, which enters the nucleus and upregulates the transcription of ADP-ribosylation factor 4 (ARF4) and key gluconeogenic enzymes, including phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (PEPCK) and glucose-6-phosphatase (G6Pase). ARF4 promotes vesicle retrograde transport between the Golgi and endoplasmic reticulum, maintains secretory capacity, and enhances hepatic glucose output. This pathway is particularly active under high-fat or lipotoxic stress, leading to fasting hyperglycemia. When damaged Golgi components accumulate beyond a tolerable threshold, the cell initiates an autophagic response, selectively encapsulating the damaged Golgi into autophagosomes, which then fuse with lysosomes to form autolysosomes, leading to Golgiphagy. This process results in the degradation and clearance of damaged Golgi, thereby regulating Golgi quantity, quality, and function. Golgiphagy also plays a significant role in regulating glucose and lipid metabolism. For instance, under high-glucose conditions, autophagic flux may be suppressed, impairing the timely clearance and renewal of damaged Golgi, compromising its normal function, and further exacerbating glucose metabolism disorders. Additionally, Golgiphagy may participate in lipid degradation and influence lipid synthesis and transport. Research indicates that Golgi stress and Golgiphagy play important roles in glucose and lipid metabolism-related diseases. For example, the leucine zipper protein (LZIP) under Golgi stress conditions can promote hepatic steatosis. In mouse primary cells and human tissues, LZIP induces the expression of apolipoprotein A-IV (APOA4), which increases peripheral free fatty acid uptake, resulting in lipid accumulation in the liver and contributing to the development of fatty liver disease. This review systematically outlines the structure and function of the Golgi apparatus, the molecular regulatory mechanisms of Golgi stress and Golgiphagy, and their synergistic roles. It further elaborates on how Golgi stress and Golgiphagy participate in the regulation of glucose and lipid metabolism, discusses their clinical significance in related diseases such as diabetes, fatty liver disease, and obesity, and highlights potential novel therapeutic strategies from the perspective of Golgi-targeted medicine
2.From Golgi Stress to Golgiphagy—a New Regulatory Model Involved in Glucose and Lipid Metabolism
Hai-Jun WEI ; He-Ming WANG ; Shu-Jing CHEN ; Shu-Zhi WANG ; Lin-Xi CHEN
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2026;53(2):275-292
The Golgi body, a core organelle in eukaryotic cells, plays a critical role in protein modification, sorting, vesicular transport, and serves as a key site for lipid synthesis and glycosylation. Glucose and lipid metabolism are central processes for cellular energy maintenance and biosynthesis, and are closely linked to Golgi function. Recent studies have revealed the extensive involvement of the Golgi body in regulating glucose and lipid metabolism, where maintaining its structural and functional homeostasis is crucial for normal physiological activity. Under various stress conditions such as acidosis, hypoxia, and nutrient deficiency, the Golgi body undergoes structural and functional disruption, leading to Golgi stress. This in turn activates specific signaling pathways, such as those mediated by the cAMP-responsive element binding protein 3 (CREB3) and proteoglycans, to alleviate Golgi stress and enhance Golgi function. Golgi stress contributes to glucose and lipid metabolic disorders by affecting the activity of insulin receptors, glucose transporters, and lipid metabolism-related enzymes. For example, Golgi stress triggers the cleavage and release of the active fragment of CREB3, which enters the nucleus and upregulates the transcription of ADP-ribosylation factor 4 (ARF4) and key gluconeogenic enzymes, including phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (PEPCK) and glucose-6-phosphatase (G6Pase). ARF4 promotes vesicle retrograde transport between the Golgi and endoplasmic reticulum, maintains secretory capacity, and enhances hepatic glucose output. This pathway is particularly active under high-fat or lipotoxic stress, leading to fasting hyperglycemia. When damaged Golgi components accumulate beyond a tolerable threshold, the cell initiates an autophagic response, selectively encapsulating the damaged Golgi into autophagosomes, which then fuse with lysosomes to form autolysosomes, leading to Golgiphagy. This process results in the degradation and clearance of damaged Golgi, thereby regulating Golgi quantity, quality, and function. Golgiphagy also plays a significant role in regulating glucose and lipid metabolism. For instance, under high-glucose conditions, autophagic flux may be suppressed, impairing the timely clearance and renewal of damaged Golgi, compromising its normal function, and further exacerbating glucose metabolism disorders. Additionally, Golgiphagy may participate in lipid degradation and influence lipid synthesis and transport. Research indicates that Golgi stress and Golgiphagy play important roles in glucose and lipid metabolism-related diseases. For example, the leucine zipper protein (LZIP) under Golgi stress conditions can promote hepatic steatosis. In mouse primary cells and human tissues, LZIP induces the expression of apolipoprotein A-IV (APOA4), which increases peripheral free fatty acid uptake, resulting in lipid accumulation in the liver and contributing to the development of fatty liver disease. This review systematically outlines the structure and function of the Golgi apparatus, the molecular regulatory mechanisms of Golgi stress and Golgiphagy, and their synergistic roles. It further elaborates on how Golgi stress and Golgiphagy participate in the regulation of glucose and lipid metabolism, discusses their clinical significance in related diseases such as diabetes, fatty liver disease, and obesity, and highlights potential novel therapeutic strategies from the perspective of Golgi-targeted medicine
3.Analysis of Bone Marrow and Peripheral Blood Cytological Char-acteristics and Prognostic Research in FLT3-ITD mutated Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Hai-Bo LIU ; Wen-Juan WANG ; Juan LIU ; Ya-Lin LIU
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2025;33(6):1565-1570
Objective:To investigate the bone marrow and peripheral blood cytological characteristics and prognosis in acute myeloid leukemia(AML)with FLT3-ITD mutation.Methods:A total of 106 newly diagnosed AML patients who were hospitalized in the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an JiaoTong University from January 2021 to December 2023 were collected,and divided into mutation group and non-mutation group according to the results of high-throughput sequencing of bone marrow specimens.The cytological characteristics of bone marrow smears and peripheral blood smears of patients in the two groups were analyzed at the time of initial diagnosis.The differences in the degree of hyperplasia,the proportion of leukemic cells,and the erythroblasts and megakaryocytes were compared between the two groups.What's more,the relationship between FLT3-ITD mutation status and characteristics of bone marrow and peripheral blood cells was analyzed.Results:AML patients with FLT3-ITD mutation accounted for 24.53%of the hospitalized AML patients during the same period.Patients with peripheral blood leukocyte counts>30 × 109/L accounted for 53%,and>100 × 109/L accounted for 15%in FLT3-ITD mutation group.Compared with non-mutation group,the peripheral blood leukocyte count was significantly higher in the mutation group(P<0.001),and the degree of hemoglobin decline was milder(P<0.05).The level of platelet was not significantly different between the two groups(P>0.05).The highest proportion of FAB subtypes were M2a and M5a in mutation group,which accounted for 38%and 27%,respectively.The proportion of extreme hyperplasia of bone marrow in the mutation group was 38.46%,which was higher than 23.75%in the non-mutation group.The proportion of peripheral blood and bone marrow leukemic cells in patients with high-frequency mutation were significantly higher than those in patients with low-frequency mutation(both P<0.01).The complete remission(CR)rate after the first induction chemotherapy was 38.46%and 65.00%in the mutation group and non-mutation group,respectively,and the CR rate after 2 courses of induction chemotherapy was 50.00%and 73.75%,respectively.Conclusion:The FLT3-ITD mutation results in high proliferation and rapid progression of the bone marrow feature in AML patients,with less suppression of normal erythropoiesis.Increased mutation frequency is accompanied by increased leukemic tumor burden in the bone marrow and circulation,and patients with FLT3-ITD mutation have a low response rate to early induction therapy.
4.Current status and prevention and control strategies of zoonotic tuberculosis
Rui-bai WANG ; Hai-can LIU ; Kang-lin WAN
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2025;41(4):339-345
Tuberculosis is a serious public health problem worldwide,including China.It is a typical zoonotic disease that can be transmitted between people and animals.Effective control of zoonotic tuberculosis(ZTB)is important for achieving the END-TB goal on schedule,and markedly influences the national economy.This article reviews the pathogenic characteristics,epidemic status,history,and progress in construction of a system for global and domestic ZTB prevention and control strategies.Our goal is to help achieve complete control and eradication of ZTB and tuberculosis through departmental cooperation,and joint prevention and control measures,by improving systematic understanding of ZTB among personnel formulating ZTB prevention and control policies,high-risk professionals,and clinical workers.
5.Clinical Study on Qishao Huoxue Prescription for the Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation in Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis Syndrome
Yadi FENG ; Shimin ZHANG ; Guojun WANG ; Jiao JIN ; Hai LIN ; Fudong SHI ; Chun CHEN
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(7):142-147
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of Qishao Huoxue Prescription in treating low back pain caused by lumbar disc herniation with qi stagnation and blood stasis syndrome.Methods Totally 80 patients of lumbar disc herniation with qi stagnation and blood stasis syndrome were divided into observation group and control group according to random number table method,with 40 cases in each group.The observation group received oral administration of Qishao Huoxue Prescription,while the control group received oral celecoxib capsules for 3 weeks.Follow-ups were conducted after 1 month and 3 month of treatment,and the clinical efficacy of two groups after 3 months of treatment was evaluated.The Visual Analog Scale(VAS)scores,Japanese Orthopaedic Association Assessment of Treatment Score(JOA),Oswestry Disability Index(ODI)and Quality of Life(SF-36)scores for pain before treatment,1 and 3 weeks after treatment,and 1 and 3 months after treatment in two groups were observed;the blood flow changes of two groups before and after 3 weeks of treatment were observed,including whole blood high shear,medium shear,and low shear viscosity,plasma viscosity,and fibrinogen(FIB);adverse reactions in both group were recorded.Results The total effective rate in the observation group was 97.5%(39/40),significantly higher than 87.5%(35/40)in the control group(P<0.05).At 1 and 3 weeks of treatment and 1 and 3 months after treatment,VAS scores and ODI scores significantly decreased compared to before treatment,while JOA scores and SF-36 scores significantly increased in both groups.The improvement in scores in the observation group was better than that in the control group(P<0.01).The observation group showed a significant decrease in blood high,medium,and low shear viscosity,PV and FIB levels after 3 weeks of treatment compared to before treatment(P<0.05),and all levels were lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).No significant adverse reactions were observed in both groups.Conclusion Qishao Huoxue Prescription can significantly improve the clinical symptoms,hemorheological indicators,and quality of life of low back pain caused by lumbar disc herniation with qi stagnation and blood stasis syndrome,with good safety.
6.Relationship between Serum GATA Binding Protein-3,Eosinophilic Cationic Protein and Pulmonary Function Index and Prediction of Poor Prognosis in Children with Obliterated Bronchiolitis
Jin-hai LIN ; Yan WANG ; Fang WU ; Xin-ling WANG ; Zong-zheng LIN
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2025;25(12):1983-1988,2016
Objective:To analyze the relationship between serum GATA binding protein-3(GATA3)and eosinophilic cationic protein(ECP)and lung function indexes in children with obliterated bronchiolitis and their predictive value for poor prognosis.Methods:96 children with bronchiolitis obliterans admitted to our hospital from January 2022 to July 2024 were divided into mild group(34 cases)and moderate to severe group(62 cases)according to their severity.Serum GATA3,ECP levels and lung function indexes were detected in the two groups,and Pearson correlation was used to analyze the correlation between serum GATA3,ECP levels and lung function indexes.According to the levels of serum GATA3 and ECP,they were divided into high GATA3 group and low GATA3 group,high ECP group and low ECP group.The incidence of adverse prognosis in different groups was compared.Area under ROC curve(AUC)was used to evaluate the predictive efficacy of serum GATA3 combined with ECP for poor prognosis.Results:The levels of serum GATA3 and ECP in moderate and severe group were higher than those in mild group(P<0.05).By Pearson correlation analysis,serum GATA3 and ECP levels were negatively correlated with tidal volume(VT),peak-to-expiratory volume(VPEFNE)and peak-to-time ratio(TPTEF/TE)in children with bronchiolitis obliterans(P<0.05).The incidence of adverse prognosis in the high GATA3 group was higher than that in the low GATA3 group,and the incidence of adverse prognosis in the high ECP group was higher than that in the low ECP group(P<0.05).ROC curve analysis showed that serum GATA3 combined with ECP had a sensitivity of 90.45%,specificity of 52.37%and AUC of 0.893 in predicting adverse prognosis of children with bronchiolitis obliterans.Conclusion:Serum GATA3 and ECP are closely related to pulmonary function indexes in children with bronchiolitis obliterans.The combined effect of GATA3 and ECP is better in predicting poor prognosis,and it has a certain suggestive role in evaluating the disease.
7.Application of 4K fluorescence single-port thoracoscopic anatomical segmentectomy in small pulmonary nodules
Zhi-hai WANG ; Miao-miao LIN ; Kun YANG ; Geng GENG ; Yong TAO
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2025;34(4):337-341
Objective To analyze the feasibility and advantage of indocyanine green(ICG)fluorescence imaging technique in the thoracoscopic anatomical segmentectomy.Methods Patients with small pulmonary nodules who underwent thoracoscopic anatomical segmentectomy in our department from January 2023 to June 2024 were selected and divided into the ICG fluorescence group(35 cases determining intersegmental plane through ICG fluorescence imaging method)and the modified inflation-deflation group(42 cases determining intersegmental plane through modified inflation-deflation method)according to different methods of determining intersegmental plane.The surgery-related indicators including time of intersegmental plane occurrence,operation time,number of lymph node dissection,postoperative duration of chest tube and postoperative hospital stay as well as the occurrence of complications in the two groups were counted.Patients over 60 years old in two groups were selected and the differences in surgery-related indicators were analyzed.Results The time of intersegmental plane occurrence and operation time in the ICG fluorescence group were shorter than those in the modified inflation-deflation group,with statistically significant differences(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the number of lymph node dissection,postoperative duration of chest tube or postoperative hospital stay between the two groups(P>0.05).There was no significant difference in the incidence of postoperative complications between the two groups(P>0.05).The time of intersegmental plane occurrence,operation time and postoperative hospital stay of patients over 60 years old in the ICG fluorescence group were shorter than those in the modified inflation-deflation group,with statistically significant differences(P<0.05).Conclusion ICG fluorescence imaging method can display the intersegmental plane clearly and quickly,which can shorten the time of intersegmental plane occurrence and hospital stay in elderly patients with pulmonary nodules.
8.The influence of phase coding on streaking artifact of Star-volumetric interpolated body examination sequence
Jun LIU ; Jianwei WANG ; Lulu XU ; Hai XU ; Zhisheng LIN ; Liya JI
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(5):857-860
Objective To discuss the mechanism of the streaking artifact of Star-volumetric interpolated body examination(Star-VIBE)sequence and the influence of phase coding on it.Methods Twenty-six volunteers underwent many times Star-VIBE sequences scanning with different phase coding(320,640,960,1 280,1 600).The severity of streaking artifact of images in different phase cod-ing groups was evaluated qualitatively.The signal-to-noise ratio(SNR)of muscle,thyroid and contrast-enhanced artery,contrast-to-noise ratio(CNR)between soft tissues,and CNR between muscle and contrast-enhanced artery of the images in different phase coding groups were evaluated quantitatively.Results In qualitative evaluation,with the number of phase coding increased,the streaking artifact decreased(H=83.022,P<0.005).In quantitative evaluation,SNRmuscle,SNRthyroid,SNRcontrast-enhanced artery and CNRcontrast-enhanced gradually increased with the increase of phase coding number(SNRmuscle:F=6.913,P<0.005;SNRthyroid:F=3.930,P=0.005;SNRcontrast-enhanced artery:F=6.980,P<0.005;CNRcontrast-enhanced:F=6.482,P<0.005),while CNRsoft tissue showed no statistical difference(F=1.114,P=0.339).Conclusion There is streaking artifact on the image of the Star-VIBE sequence,which can be reduced by increas-ing the number of phase coding appropriately.The most suitable phase coding is 960.
9.Clinical Study on Qishao Huoxue Prescription for the Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation in Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis Syndrome
Yadi FENG ; Shimin ZHANG ; Guojun WANG ; Jiao JIN ; Hai LIN ; Fudong SHI ; Chun CHEN
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(7):142-147
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of Qishao Huoxue Prescription in treating low back pain caused by lumbar disc herniation with qi stagnation and blood stasis syndrome.Methods Totally 80 patients of lumbar disc herniation with qi stagnation and blood stasis syndrome were divided into observation group and control group according to random number table method,with 40 cases in each group.The observation group received oral administration of Qishao Huoxue Prescription,while the control group received oral celecoxib capsules for 3 weeks.Follow-ups were conducted after 1 month and 3 month of treatment,and the clinical efficacy of two groups after 3 months of treatment was evaluated.The Visual Analog Scale(VAS)scores,Japanese Orthopaedic Association Assessment of Treatment Score(JOA),Oswestry Disability Index(ODI)and Quality of Life(SF-36)scores for pain before treatment,1 and 3 weeks after treatment,and 1 and 3 months after treatment in two groups were observed;the blood flow changes of two groups before and after 3 weeks of treatment were observed,including whole blood high shear,medium shear,and low shear viscosity,plasma viscosity,and fibrinogen(FIB);adverse reactions in both group were recorded.Results The total effective rate in the observation group was 97.5%(39/40),significantly higher than 87.5%(35/40)in the control group(P<0.05).At 1 and 3 weeks of treatment and 1 and 3 months after treatment,VAS scores and ODI scores significantly decreased compared to before treatment,while JOA scores and SF-36 scores significantly increased in both groups.The improvement in scores in the observation group was better than that in the control group(P<0.01).The observation group showed a significant decrease in blood high,medium,and low shear viscosity,PV and FIB levels after 3 weeks of treatment compared to before treatment(P<0.05),and all levels were lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).No significant adverse reactions were observed in both groups.Conclusion Qishao Huoxue Prescription can significantly improve the clinical symptoms,hemorheological indicators,and quality of life of low back pain caused by lumbar disc herniation with qi stagnation and blood stasis syndrome,with good safety.
10.Relationship between Serum GATA Binding Protein-3,Eosinophilic Cationic Protein and Pulmonary Function Index and Prediction of Poor Prognosis in Children with Obliterated Bronchiolitis
Jin-hai LIN ; Yan WANG ; Fang WU ; Xin-ling WANG ; Zong-zheng LIN
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2025;25(12):1983-1988,2016
Objective:To analyze the relationship between serum GATA binding protein-3(GATA3)and eosinophilic cationic protein(ECP)and lung function indexes in children with obliterated bronchiolitis and their predictive value for poor prognosis.Methods:96 children with bronchiolitis obliterans admitted to our hospital from January 2022 to July 2024 were divided into mild group(34 cases)and moderate to severe group(62 cases)according to their severity.Serum GATA3,ECP levels and lung function indexes were detected in the two groups,and Pearson correlation was used to analyze the correlation between serum GATA3,ECP levels and lung function indexes.According to the levels of serum GATA3 and ECP,they were divided into high GATA3 group and low GATA3 group,high ECP group and low ECP group.The incidence of adverse prognosis in different groups was compared.Area under ROC curve(AUC)was used to evaluate the predictive efficacy of serum GATA3 combined with ECP for poor prognosis.Results:The levels of serum GATA3 and ECP in moderate and severe group were higher than those in mild group(P<0.05).By Pearson correlation analysis,serum GATA3 and ECP levels were negatively correlated with tidal volume(VT),peak-to-expiratory volume(VPEFNE)and peak-to-time ratio(TPTEF/TE)in children with bronchiolitis obliterans(P<0.05).The incidence of adverse prognosis in the high GATA3 group was higher than that in the low GATA3 group,and the incidence of adverse prognosis in the high ECP group was higher than that in the low ECP group(P<0.05).ROC curve analysis showed that serum GATA3 combined with ECP had a sensitivity of 90.45%,specificity of 52.37%and AUC of 0.893 in predicting adverse prognosis of children with bronchiolitis obliterans.Conclusion:Serum GATA3 and ECP are closely related to pulmonary function indexes in children with bronchiolitis obliterans.The combined effect of GATA3 and ECP is better in predicting poor prognosis,and it has a certain suggestive role in evaluating the disease.

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