1.Vitamin D3 inhibits nitrogen mustard-induced keratinocyte ferroptosis by activating Nrf2
Xunhu DONG ; Haoyin LIU ; Wei GE ; Mingliang CHEN
Journal of Army Medical University 2025;47(7):674-680
Objective To explore the role and mechanism of ferroptosis in vitamin D3(VD3)improving the cytotoxicity of keratinocytes(HaCaT cells)induced by nitrogen mustard(NM).Methods HaCaT cells were treated with gradient concentrations of NM(5,10,20,and 50 μmol/L)alone or in combination with ferroptosis inhibitor ferrostatin-1 or liproxstatin-1(10 μmol/L),Nrf2-specific agonist tBHQ(10 μmol/L),and VD3(10 nmol/L),respectively.After co-culture for 24 h,cell viability was assessed,and the intracellular contents of glutathione(GSH)and malondialdehyde(MDA)were measured.Additionally,the expression levels of Nrf2,xCT,and GPX4 were detected.Results NM exerted inhibitory effect on the proliferation of HaCaT cells in a dose-dependent manner,and the cell viability was reduced to approximately 55%at an NM concentration of 20 μmol/L(P<0.05).Ferroptosis inhibitors significantly mitigated the cytotoxic damage induced by NM in HaCaT cells(P<0.05),but activation of nuclear factor E2 related factor 2(Nrf2)markedly attenuated NM-induced ferroptosis,as indicated by the restoration of intracellular GSH level and the decrease in MDA content(P<0.05).VD3 specifically targeted the Nrf2 signaling pathway,upregulated the expression of xCT and GPX4 protein,thereby inhibiting ferroptosis and reducing NM-induced cytotoxicity in HaCaT cells.Conclusion VD3 mitigates NM-induced cytotoxicity in HaCaT cells by inhibiting ferroptosis via Nrf2 activation.
2.Role and mechanism of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide in rotenone-induced damage in dopaminergic neurons
Wei GE ; Haoyin LIU ; Xunhu DONG ; Wenqi YE ; Xiaogang WANG ; Feng YE ; Yuanpeng ZHAO ; Yan SAI
Journal of Army Medical University 2025;47(18):2163-2173
Objective To explore the effect of rotenone exposure on the metabolic homeostasis of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide(NAD+)in dopaminergic neurons of the rat mid-brain striatum,and investigate the effect of exogenous NAD+intervention on the cellular damage response of dopaminergic neurons induced by rotenone.Methods Male SD rats(8 weeks old,200~250 g)were divided into a control group using a table of random numbers,a rotenone exposure group,an NAD+-intervention group,and an NAD+group.An intoxication model was established in the rotenone exposure group.NAD+(250 mg/kg)was administered simultaneously with rotenone exposure in the NAD+-intervention group.The NAD+group was only given NAD+,while the control group received no intervention.After modeling,open field test was performed to evaluate behavioral changes.After scarification,serum samples and mid-brain striatal tissues were collected.HE staining was used to observe the morphology of dopaminergic neurons in the striatum.The NAD+content in the tissues was detected with NAD+/NADH kit.Western blotting was employed to determine the contents of tyrosine hydroxylase(TH),nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase(NAMPT),nicotinamide mononucleotide adenylyltransferase(NMNAT),and solute carrier family 25 member A51(SLC25A51).ELISA was utilized to measure the content of dopamine in the striatal tissues.Immunohistochemical staining was applied to observe the distribution and contents of TH proteins in the striatal tissues of each group.Results Rotenone exposure significantly affected the vital signs and motor abilities of rats,induced disorderly-arranged,atrophy and deformed neurons in the striatal tissue,decreased the content of TH,rate-limiting enzyme for dopamine synthesis,by approximately 29%(P<0.01),the content of dopamine by about 42%,and that of NAD+by almost 50%(P<0.01),while increased the NADH/NAD+ratio(P<0.01).After exposure,the content of NAMPT,an enzyme related to NAD+synthesis,was decreased by 26%(P<0.05),the contents of NMNAT1-3 and SLC25A51,mitochondrial transporters of NAD+by approximately 21%,38%,43%,and 21%,respectively(P<0.01).Exogenous NAD+intervention improved the motor function of exposure rats and the morphology of dopaminergic neurons in the mid-brain striatal tissue,and restored the content of TH in the striatal tissue significantly by 12.8%(P<0.05),and the content of dopamine by 20.9%(P<0.05).Conclusion Rotenone disrupts the NAD+homeostasis in dopaminergic neurons by inhibiting the NAD+synthesis and transport pathways in the mid-brain striatal tissues,while exogenous NAD+intervention can effectively alleviate the dopaminergic neuron damage induced by rotenone exposure.
3.Thoracoscopelungcancer resection with non tracheal intubation anesthesia
Jiyun WANG ; Ting LI ; Wei ZOU ; Wangang LI ; Tianwei LIU ; Haoyin TIAN ; Bengang LIU ; Jianwei ZHANG
China Journal of Endoscopy 2017;23(8):7-12
Objective To evaluate the feasibility and safety of thoracoscopic lung cancer surgery under non-tracheal intubation anesthesia. Methods Twenty patients with peripheral lung cancer were enrolled in experimental group and control group. Then monitored and recorded Systolic pressure (SBP), diastolic pressure (DBP), mean arterial pressure (MAP), heart rate (HR), electrocardiogram (ECG), heart rate (HR), Oxygen saturation (SpO2), Final moisture CO2 partial pressure (PETCO2), central venous pressure, invasive arterial blood pressure and blood glucose and the related complications like sore throat, hoarse voice, nausea and so onin such time points: before induction (T0), induction of intubation (T1), operation (T2), and sudden removal (T3) of the two groups. Results The laryngeal mask group was given a smaller stimulus to the cardiovascular system during anesthesia.The time of feeding, the exhaust, the time of getting out of bed, the average hospitalization day, the reduction of hospitalization expenses, pharynx, respiratory and cardiovascular complications were shorter and less than intubation group. Conclusion The laryngeal mask ventilation intravenous anesthesia with thoracic vagal nerve block in the thoracoscopic lobectomy is simple, safe, no intubation-related complications and single lung ventilation lung injury, in line with surgery -anesthesia overall minimally invasive development concept, worthy of clinical promotion.

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