1.Mechanism of depression-related dry eye based on 5-HT/TRPV4/AQP5
Ying YANG ; Jiazhi ZHANG ; Huijie JI ; Yuanchen DING ; Weiping GAO
International Eye Science 2025;25(3):372-377
AIM:To investigate the mechanism of reduced tear secretion in depression-related dry eye rats based on 5-HT/TRPV4/AQP5.METHODS:Healthy SD male rats were established with chronic unpredictable mild stress(CUMS)method to establish a depression-induced dry eye model(n=8), and the control group was blank rats(n=8). The ELISA method was used to compare the 5-hydroxytryptamine(5-HT)in serum and hippocampal tissue of the two groups, and the HE sections of lacrimal gland and AQP5 immunohistochemistry were observed. Western blot and RT-PCR were used to detect the expression of 5-HT3R, TRPV4 and AQP5 in the lacrimal gland tissue of the two groups of rats.RESULTS:The tear secretion in the depression-induced group was significantly reduced(P=0.001), the serum and hippocampal 5-HT levels were significantly reduced(all P<0.05), the expression of AQP5 antibody in the lacrimal gland immunohistochemistry was significantly lower than that in the control group(P<0.001), the expression of 5-HT3R, TRPV4 and AQP5 in the lacrimal gland was significantly reduced(all P<0.05), and no obvious inflammatory cells were found in the lacrimal gland tissue sections.CONCLUSION:Depression-related dry eye may occur through a non-inflammatory 5-HT/TRPV4/AQP5 mechanism.
2.Mechanism of depression-related dry eye based on 5-HT/TRPV4/AQP5
Ying YANG ; Jiazhi ZHANG ; Huijie JI ; Yuanchen DING ; Weiping GAO
International Eye Science 2025;25(3):372-377
AIM:To investigate the mechanism of reduced tear secretion in depression-related dry eye rats based on 5-HT/TRPV4/AQP5.METHODS:Healthy SD male rats were established with chronic unpredictable mild stress(CUMS)method to establish a depression-induced dry eye model(n=8), and the control group was blank rats(n=8). The ELISA method was used to compare the 5-hydroxytryptamine(5-HT)in serum and hippocampal tissue of the two groups, and the HE sections of lacrimal gland and AQP5 immunohistochemistry were observed. Western blot and RT-PCR were used to detect the expression of 5-HT3R, TRPV4 and AQP5 in the lacrimal gland tissue of the two groups of rats.RESULTS:The tear secretion in the depression-induced group was significantly reduced(P=0.001), the serum and hippocampal 5-HT levels were significantly reduced(all P<0.05), the expression of AQP5 antibody in the lacrimal gland immunohistochemistry was significantly lower than that in the control group(P<0.001), the expression of 5-HT3R, TRPV4 and AQP5 in the lacrimal gland was significantly reduced(all P<0.05), and no obvious inflammatory cells were found in the lacrimal gland tissue sections.CONCLUSION:Depression-related dry eye may occur through a non-inflammatory 5-HT/TRPV4/AQP5 mechanism.
3.Application progress of proteomics in dry eye research
Ying YANG ; Jiazhi ZHANG ; Huijie JI ; Weiping GAO
International Eye Science 2024;24(4):585-588
The complex pathological mechanism of dry eye involves multiple pathways, such as immunity and inflammation, and requires an integral research program to control the whole picture. Various histological techniques can elucidate the complex physio-pathological state of organisms from a holistic and global perspective, thus providing more comprehensive biological information. Mass spectrometry can sensitively detect the changes of protein content in tear samples, providing convenience for proteomics research of dry eye. At present, proteomics has demonstrated its application in the identification of dry eye types, severity grading, and therapeutic effect evaluation. In addition, proteomics combined with metabolomics and microbiomics can more comprehensively explain the pathogenesis of dry eye. In the future, proteomics is expected to provide more powerful support for the precise diagnosis and treatment of dry eye, taking an advantage in targeted therapy.
4.Clinical Efficacy of Erdong Xiaoke Formula in Treating Type 2 Diabetes Dry Eyes with Yin Deficiency and Heat Excess Syn-drome and Its Influence on Serum IL-17 and IL-1β
Xinyi SUN ; Huijie JI ; Li SHI ; Huxing SHEN ; Jiangyi YU ; Yingying DONG
Journal of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;40(3):302-308
OBJECTIVE To observe the clinical efficacy of Erdong Xiaoke Formula in the treatment of type 2 diabetes dry eyes with yin deficiency and heat excess syndrome and its effect on serum interleukin 17(IL-17)and interleukin 1β(IL-1β),and to ex-plore the therapeutic mechanism of Erdong Xiaoke Formula.METHODS 110 cases of type 2 diabetes patients with dry eyes of yin deficiency and heat excess syndrome from Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine were enrolled and randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group,55 cases each.5 cases dropped out of the treatment group and 4 cases dropped out of the control group.The control group was given a basic hypoglycemic regimen combined with topical sodium hyaluronate eye drops.The treatment group was given Erdong Xiaoke Formula in addition to the treatment in the control group.The treatment course for both groups was 4 weeks.Changes in TCM syndrome scores of the two groups of patients were observed before and after treatment,and the clinical effica-cy of TCM was evaluated.Blood glucose and pancreatic islet function-related indicators[fasting blood glucose(FBG),fasting insulin(FINS),fasting C-peptide(FCP),postprandial 2 h blood glucose(PBG),insulin secretion function index(HOMA-β),insulin re-sistance index(HOMA)-IR)],ocular surface indicators[tear break up time(BUT),corneal sodium fluorescein staining(FL),Schirmer Ⅰ test(SⅠT)],and inflammation-related indicators(IL-17,IL-1β)were detected.The occurrence of adverse reactions in the two groups of patients was observed during the treatment period.RESULTS After treatment,the total scores of TCM syn-dromes in both groups were significantly reduced(P<0.01),the treatment group was better than the control group(P<0.01),and the total effective rate of TCM syndromes in the treatment group was higher than that of the control group(P<0.01);SⅠT and BUT of pa-tients in both groups increased significantly(P<0.01),and the treatment group was better than the control group(P<0.05,P<0.01);the FL of patients in both groups significantly reduced(P<0.01),and there was no significant difference between the groups;the ser-um IL-17 and IL-1β of the patients in the treatment group decreased significantly(P<0.01),which was significantly better than that of the control group(P<0.05).There were no significant changes in blood glucose and pancreatic islet function-related indicators in the two groups before and after treatment(P>0.05).During the treatment,no obvious adverse reactions were observed in the two groups.CONCLUSION Erdong Xiaoke Formula can improve SⅠT,BUT,FL and eye symptoms in patients with diabetic dry eye,effectively treat diabetic dry eye,and reduce ocular surface inflammation.Its mechanism may be related to reducing serum inflammato-ry factors IL-17 and IL-1β.
5.Effect of different anesthesia onset time on postoperative circadian rhythm in patients undergoing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy
Jin GUO ; Huijie SHANG ; Muhuo JI ; Jianjun YANG
The Journal of Clinical Anesthesiology 2023;39(11):1147-1151
Objective To analyze the effect of different anesthesia induction time on postoperative circadian rhythm in patients undergoing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy.Methods A total of 103 pa-tients,aged 50-85 years,BMI 18-30 kg/m2,ASA physical status Ⅰ-Ⅲ,undergoing robot-assisted radi-cal prostatectomy from January 2022 to October 2022 were recruited.The patients were grouped according to the induction time:the morning 8:00-11:59 group(group M,n=53)and the afternoon 12:00-18:00 group(group A,n=50).D'Amico risk grade,duration of anesthesia,number of effective com-pressions of analgesic pump(D1)and actual compressions(D2)were recorded,D1/D2 were calculated.HR,MAP,SpO2 were recorded at 5 minutes after entrying the operation room(T0),5 minutes after anes-thesia induction(T,),5 minutes after the surgery start(T2),60 minutes after the surgery start(T3),at the end of surgery(T4)and 5 minutes after extubation(T5).BIS at T1-T4 were recorded.Sleeping status was assessed by the Athens insomnia scale(AIS)1 day before surgery,1 day and 3 days after surgery,and pain level was assessed 1 and 3 days after surgery using the digital rating scale(NRS).According to the re-sults of the morningness-eveningness questionnaire of sleep-wake assessment(MEQ-SA)1 day before surgery and 3 days after surgery,the patients'circadian rhythm was determined.Results There were no statistically significant differences in D'Amico risk grade,duration of anesthesia,D1/D2,HR,MAP,SpO2 and BIS at different time point,AIS scores 1 day before surgery,1 day and 3 days after surgery,and NRS scores 1 day and 3 days after surgery between the two groups.In group M,there were 11 cases(21%)of circadian rhythm changes,of which 5 people's circadian rhythm changed to"later"and 6 people's circadian rhythm changed to"earlier".In group A,there were 3 cases(6%)of circadian rhythm changes,of which 1 person's circadian rhythm changed to"later"and 2 people's circadian rhythm changed to"earlier".The rate of circadian rhythm change in group M was significantly higher than that in group A(P<0.05).Conclusion The incidence of perioperative circadian rhythm alteration is significantly higher in patients undergoing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy who starts anesthesia in the morning than those in the after-noon.
6.Consensus on prescription review of commonly used H 1-antihistamines in pediatrics
Lihua HU ; Lu LIU ; Huiying CHEN ; Heping CAI ; Wentong GE ; Zhiying HAN ; Huijie HUANG ; Xing JI ; Yuntao JIA ; Lingyan JIAN ; Nannan JIANG ; Zhong LI ; Li LI ; Hua LIANG ; Chuanhe LIU ; Qinghong LU ; Xu LU ; Jun′e MA ; Jing MIAO ; Yanli REN ; Yunxiao SHANG ; Kunling SHEN ; Huajun SUN ; Jinqiao SUN ; Yanyan SUN ; Jianping TANG ; Hong WANG ; Lianglu WANG ; Xiaochuan WANG ; Lei XI ; Hua XU ; Zigang XU ; Meixing YAN ; Yong YIN ; Shengnan ZHANG ; Zhongping ZHANG ; Xin ZHAO ; Deyu ZHAO ; Wei ZHOU ; Li XIANG ; Xiaoling WANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2023;38(10):733-739
H 1-antihistamines are widely used in the treatment of various allergic diseases, but there are still many challenges in the safe and rational use of H 1-antihistamines in pediatrics, and there is a lack of guidance on the prescription review of H 1-antihistamines for children.In this paper, suggestions are put forward from the indications, dosage, route of administration, pathophysiological characteristics of children with individual difference and drug interactions, so as to provide reference for clinicians and pharmacists.
7.Rapid health technology assessment of calcitonin in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis
Zihui ZHENG ; Feng GAO ; Yatong ZHANG ; Zinan ZHAO ; Huijie PAN ; Liwei JI ; Xin HU ; Pengfei JIN
China Pharmacy 2022;33(21):2654-2659
OBJECTIVE According to the rapid Health Technology Assessment (HTA) for postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP),To evaluate the efficacy ,safety and economy of calcitonin in the treatment of PMOP ,and provide evidence -based medical evidence for clinical drug decision . METHODS Retrieved from the Cochrane Library ,PubMed,Embase,CNKI,Wanfang database,CBM and HTA official website ,systematic review/meta -analysis,pharmacoeconomics research and HTA reports about calcitonin in the treatment of PMOP were retrieved from the inception to Sept . 30th,2022. Two researchers independently carried out screening ,data extraction and quality evaluation ,and analyzed the data results descriptively . RESULTS A total of 18 studies were included ,including 12 SR/meta-analysis and 6 economic studies ,and no HTA report was retrieved . In terms of effectiveness , the results of the included studies were basically consistent :calcitonin had a certain advantage in reducing the incidence of vertebral fracture compared with calcium and lasoxifene alone ,but did not show clinical advantage compared with other positive drugs . In terms of reducing the incidence of non -vertebral fractures , calcitonin had some advantages ,compared with calcium al one and raloxifene ,but did not show clinical advantage compared with other positive drugs . In terms of improving bone mineral density(BMD),only 2 studies showed that calcitonin had a certain advantage over calcium but no advantage was observed compared with other positive drugs . In terms of improving non - vertebral BMD ,only 1 study showed that calcitonin combined with calcium had certain advantages compared with calcium alone in improving femoral BMD ,but there was no advantage compared with other positive drugs . In terms of lowering bone pain scores , both included studies demonstrated short -term benefit of nasal calcitonin in reducing acute pain was found in patients with vertebral fractures,but not in patients with chronic pain . In terms of safety ,the three included studies showed that calcitonin caused mild adverse reactions compared with other positive drugs ,but there was a risk of malignant tumors after long -term use . In terms of economy,only 1 study showed the use of nasal calcitonin in the treatment of PMOP had more economic advantages than no treatment or etidronate . CONCLUSIONS Calcitonin has a certain effect on reducing acute pain in patients with PMOP vertebral fracture,and its safety needs further investigation . No obvious economic advantage has been found .
8.Effects of SP600125 at various concentrations on proliferation and osteogenesis of human adipose-derived stem cells in vitro
Lin WANG ; Huijie GU ; Xiao CHEN ; Yun ZHANG ; Liehu CAO ; Weizong WENG ; Panpan PAN ; Fang JI ; Lei CUI ; Jiacan SU
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2017;19(2):157-163
Objective To elucidate the effects of SP600125 at different concentrations on the proliferation and osteo-differentiation of human adipose-derived stem cells (hASCs).Methods The hASCs harvested were cocuhured with SP600125 at concentrations of 0 μmol/L,1 μmol/L,5 μmol/L and 10 μmol/L in growth medium (OM group) and in osteogenesis medium (OM group),respectively.The DNA quantitative assay was carried out to evaluate proliferation of the hASCs;flow cytometry was used to determine the effect of SP600125 on the cell cycles of hASCs;Alkaline phosphatase level (ALP) and calcium deposition tests were conducted to observe the effects of SP600125 at different concentrations on osteogenic differentiation of the hASCs.Results The proliferation of hASCs was inhibited by 42.1% when the cells were cocultured with SP600125 at the concentration of 10 μmol/L;the suppression decreased with decreased concentration of SP600125.The hASCs of phase G0/G1 in GM cocultured with SP600125 at the concentration of 10 μmol/L were more than those in GM cocultured with dimethylsulfoxide at the same concentration.ALP test revealed that after 10 days of culture in vitro the staining was more and more weakened and scattered and the ALP activity was more and more decreased with the increased concentration of SP600125.The extracellular calcium deposition of hASCs after 14 days of culture in vitro showed that the size and number of calcium nodules decreased with the increased concentration of SP600125.Conclusion SP600125 can suppress the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of hASCs in vitro.
9.Study on Anti-oxidative Effects of Spirulina Kinase in vitro
Yuanheng HUANG ; Hui PANG ; Huijie WANG ; Qinrong LI ; Shuyu JI ; Weiran HUANG ; Jiajie LIN ; Yingxin LI
China Pharmacy 2016;27(16):2184-2186
OBJECTIVE:To study the anti-oxidative effects of spirulina kinase (SPK) in vitro. METHODS:The methods of phenanthroine-Fe2+ oxidation method,DPPH and auto-oxidation of pyrogallol were used to measure the effects of different concen-trations of SPK on scavenging hydroxyl (OH-) free radical,DPPH free radical and superoxide anion (O2-) free radical;IC50 of SPK was calculated. Prussian blue reaction was used to determine total reducing ability(by absorbance)of different concentrations of SPK to Fe3+. Vitamin C(VC)was used as positive control in above trials. RESULTS:SPK could eliminate the OH-free radical, DPPH free radical and O2- free radical in concentration-dependant manner,and the maximum elimination rate of SPK to OH- free radical and DPPH free radical were 86.82% and 78.98%(IC50 were 54.31,0.636 g/L),which were higher than VC (64.77%, 73.49%). The maximum elimination rate of SPK to O2- free radical was 78.31%(IC50 was 3.918 g/L),which was lower than VC (94.14%). In reducing ability test,SPK improved absorbance in reducing ability test system,and maximum absorbance was simi-lar to VC in concentration-dependant manner. CONCLUSIONS:SPK has obvious anti-oxidant activities in vitro.
10.Association of obesity and hyperandrogenemia with insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Jin LI ; Cheng XU ; Huijie ZHANG ; Ji HONG ; Guang NING ; Xiaoying LI
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2011;27(9):733-735
Thirty healthy women and 101 patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) were recruited. According to serum testosterone (T) level and homeostasis model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) ,the correlation of T and body mass index (BMI) with insulin resistance was analyzed. The results showed that there were 39. 8% normal,24. 5% overweight,and 35.7% obese among 101 PCOS patients. However,there were no significantly differences in BMI, fasting plasma glucose ( FPG ), triglyceride ( TG ), total cholesterol ( TC), low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol ( LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol ( HDL-C ), and HOMA-IR levels between PCOS patients with hyperandrogenemia ( T ≥ 0. 51 μg/L) and normal androgenemia ( T < 0. 51 μg/L). BMI, FPG, TG, TC, and LDL-C levels were higher and HDL-C level was lower in patients with insulin resistance( HOMA-IR ≥ 2. 29 ) than in patients without insulin resistance ( HOMA-IR < 2. 29, P<0. 05 or P< 0. 01 ). Serum T levels were not significantly different between two groups. HOMA-IR was significantly correlated with BMI(P<0. 01 ), not with serum T, suggesting that the gain of body weight is correlated with insulin resistance independent of serum T level.

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