1.Traditional Chinese Medicine Regulates Signaling Pathways Related to Precancerous Lesions of Gastric Cancer: A Review
Maofu ZHANG ; Xinyu LI ; Yanyun SHEN ; Yeyuan LIU ; Jialin ZHONG ; Lulu CHEN ; Haihong ZHAO ; Zhongyang SONG ; Zhiming ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(4):297-306
Precancerous lesions of gastric cancer (PLGC) are a group of pathological changes caused by abnormalities in the structure, morphology, and differentiation of gastric mucosal epithelial cells. Since the early symptoms are hidden and non-specific, PLGC is not easy to be diagnosed and it has often developed into intermediate or advanced gastric cancer once being diagnosed and missed the best time for treatment. Accordingly, the incidence of this disease is increasing year by year, which lifts a heavy burden on the patients. The pathogenesis of PLGC is complex, involving inflammatory microenvironment, bile reflux, glycolysis, autophagy, and apoptosis. Currently, PLGC is mainly treated with anti-inflammatory and endoscopic therapies, which are difficult to curb the development of PLGC. Therefore, seeking a safe and effective therapy is an important topic of modern research. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), characterized by treatment based on syndrome differentiation and a holistic view, exerts effects via multiple pathways, mechanisms, and targets. Recent studies have confirmed that TCM can regulate the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B/mammalian target of rapamycin (PI3K/Akt/mTOR), Wnt/β-catenin, Sonic Hedgehog, nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), Janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK/STAT), hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α), neurogenic locus notch homolog protein (Notch), nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and other signaling pathways. By targeting these pathways, TCM can inhibit aerobic glycolysis, reduce oxidative stress, repair the inflammatory microenvironment, regulate cellular autophagy, and promote vascular normalization, thereby delaying or reversing PLGC. However, few researchers have systematically summarized the TCM regulation of PLGC-associated pathways. By reviewing the relevant articles at home and abroad, this paper summarized the roles of the above signaling pathways in the development of PLGC and the research progress in the regulation of signaling pathways by TCM in the treatment of PLGC, with a view to providing a new theoretical basis for the clinical research on PLGC and the drug development for this disease.
2.The expression and interaction of ATF3 and Smad4 in pterygium
Yun Hua ; Huanhuan Han ; Dongmei Chen ; Jialin Liu ; Xinrong Zhao
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(6):1068-1073
Objective :
To investigate the expression and interaction of activating transcription factor 3(ATF3) and smad family member 4(Smad4) in pterygium.
Methods:
In this study, two sets of data GSE51995 and GSE2513 in NCBI database were analyzed by bioinformatics methods to screen out the key difference-expressed gene ATF3 in pterygium when normal conjunctiva was used as the control. The differential genes identified by bioinformatics analysis were further detected by reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction(RT-qPCR). Finally, the literatures were searched and The Gene Transcription Regulation Database(GTRD) was used to predict whether there was a target gene Smad4 that might bind to the target gene. The expression of Smad4 in normal conjunctival and pterygium tissues was verified by RT-qPCR, and the interaction between the target protein ATF3 and Smad4 in the pterygium was investigated through Co-Immunoprecipitation(Co-IP).
Results :
The results of bioinformatics a- nalysis showed that compared with normal conjunctival tissue , there was significantly different expression of ATF3 gene in pterygium tissue (P < 0. 05) . RT-qPCR confirmed that ATF3 was less expressed in pterygium tissue than normal conjunctival tissue (P < 0. 001) . Genomic data from the GTRD database revealed that Smad4 contains two ATF3 binding motifs , suggesting functional interaction potential . Compared with normal conjunctiva , RT-qPCR re- vealed Smad4 downregulation in pterygium tissues (P < 0. 01) ; Co-IP demonstrated enhanced interaction between Smad4 and ATF3 in pterygium tissues following immunoprecipitation with anti-ATF3 antibodies (P < 0. 05) .
Conclusion
ATF3 interacts with Smad4 in pterygium , and the low expression of both in pterygium tissues and their in- teraction may be associated with the pathogenesis of pterygium .
3.Lipidome atlas of human myometrium reveals distinctive lipid signatures associated with adenomyosis: Combination of high-coverage lipidomics and mass spectrometry imaging.
Shuo LIANG ; Jialin LIU ; Maokun LIAO ; Dandan LIANG ; Yiyi GONG ; Bo ZHANG ; Nan ZHAO ; Wei SONG ; Honghui SHI
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2025;15(9):101197-101197
Adenomyosis is a common gynecological disease characterized by the invasion of endometrial glands and stroma into the myometrium of uterus, the pathological mechanism of which remains unclear yet. Disturbed lipid metabolism extensively affects abnormal cell proliferation and invasion in various diseases. However, the lipidome signature of human myometrium, which could be crucial in the development of adenomyosis, remains unknown. In this study, we generated the first lipidome profiling of human myometrium using a high-coverage and quantitative lipidomics approach based on ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) coupled with triple quadrupole (QqQ)-mass spectrometry (MS). A total of 317 lipid species were successfully quantified in the myometrial tissues from women with (n = 38) or without (n = 65) adenomyosis who underwent hysterectomy at Peking Union Medical College Hospital (Bejing, China). Up to 83 lipid species showed significant alternations in content between the two groups. These lipid aberrations involved multiple metabolic pathways, and emphasized inflammation, cell migration, and immune dysregulation upon adenomyosis. Moreover, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis found that the combination of five lipid species could accurately distinguished the myometrial samples from women with and without adenomyosis with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.906. Desorption electrospray ionization MS imaging (MSI) further underscored the heterogeneous distributions of these lipid markers in the adenomyosis lesion and adjacent myometrial tissue. Collectively, these results extremely improved our understanding on the molecular basis of adenomyosis, and could shed light on developing potential biomarkers and new therapeutic directions for adenomyosis.
4.Efficacy of tranexamic acid in reducing perioperative blood loss in craniomaxillofacial plastic and cosmetic surgery: a systematic review and meta-regression analysis
Hongmei MA ; Chenxi LI ; Yao LIU ; Jingfei HAN ; Jiaojun ZHAO ; Mingchao DING ; Jialin SUN
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(12):1770-1778
Objective: To comprehensively evaluate the clinical efficacy of a single dose of tranexamic acid (TXA) in reducing perioperative blood loss in patients undergoing craniomaxillofacial plastic and cosmetic surgery through meta-regression analysis. Methods: Embase, PubMed, Wanfang Data, VIP database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR) and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) were electronically retrieved to collect clinical studies evaluating efficacy of perioperative TXA administration in patients undergoing craniomaxillofacial plastic and cosmetic surgery, from inception to August 2024. Quality assessment of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was performed using Cochrane Collaboration's Risk of Bias Tool. Based on the results of methodological heterogeneity, corresponding meta-analyses were conducted using either random-effects or fixed-effects models in R programming software. Results: Thirty-one articles were included, involving 2 072 patients who underwent craniomaxillofacial plastic and cosmetic surgeries. Among these patients, 1 051 were in the TXA treatment group, and 1 021 were in the control group. The paired meta-analysis showed that compared with the control group, the use of TXA significantly reduced bleeding volume in perioperative patients [standardized mean difference (SMD)=-1.13; 95%CI (-1.47, -0.80), P<0.001]. Subgroup analysis revealed that TXA significantly reduced intraoperative bleeding volume in patients across different surgeries, with the order of efficacy as follows: orthognathic surgery [SMD=-1.44; 95%CI (-2.07, -0.80), P<0.001], cleft palate repair [SMD=-1.32; 95%CI (-2.14, -0.50), P<0.001], rhinoplasty [SMD=-0.97; 95%CI (-1.63, -0.30), P<0.001], and craniosynostosis [SMD=-0.96; 95%CI (-1.40, -0.53), P=0.040]. The result of the meta regression showed there was no significant difference in the hemostatic effect of TXA on patients with increasing doses (5, 10, 15, 20, 25 mg/kg) (P=0.650). Sensitivity analysis verified that the pooled values were stable and reliable. The Egger's test indicated a certain degree of publication bias (Z=-3.40, P<0.001). Conclusion: Existing evidence suggests that TXA effectively reduces perioperative blood loss in patients undergoing craniofacial plastic surgery, regardless of its dosage administered.
5.Risk factors of poor prognosis in patients with bloodstream infection caused by extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing enterobacters
Yunpeng WANG ; Jijing ZHAO ; Weixing ZHANG ; Shu CHEN ; Fen WU ; Yumin FU ; Lizhen ZOU ; Zhihao ZOU ; Jialin ZHANG
China Modern Doctor 2024;62(32):43-46
Objective To analyze the risk factors of poor prognosis in patients with extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing enterobacterales(ESBL-E)bloodstream infection,and establish a nomogram prediction model to provide help for clinical diagnosis and treatment.Methods A total of 235 patients with ESBL-E bloodstream infection were collected from the First People's Hospital of Jiande City.According to their prognosis,the patients were divided into survival group(n=211)and death group(n=224).The clinical data of the patients were collected,and the independent risk factors of poor prognosis were screened by multivariate Logistic regression analysis.The nomogram was established and verified.Results The mortality of ESBL-E bloodstream infection patients with shock,respiratory failure,diabetes and leukemia,ICU admission,hypoproteinemia,increased or decreased white blood cells,and thrombocytopenia was higher(P<0.05).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that combined shock,respiratory failure and leukemia were independent risk factors for death from ESBL-E bloodstream infection.Conclusion The nomogram prediction model of adverse prognostic risk factors in patients with ESBL-E bloodstream infection can provide help for clinicians to judge the poor prognosis in the early stage,and it is of reference significance to take early intervention measures to reduce the mortality of patients.
6.Effects of esketamine on ventricular function and internal carotid artery blood flow in patients un-dergoing cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass
Wanlin LI ; Jieqiong MENG ; Ying HAN ; Yamei ZHAO ; Jialin YIN ; Haiyan WEI ; Zhonghong SU ; Tao SHI ; Yali GE ; Hongwei SHI
The Journal of Clinical Anesthesiology 2024;40(10):1039-1045
Objective To assess the impact of intravenous esketamine administered prior to car-diopulmonary bypass(CPB)initiation on ventricular function and internal carotid artery blood flow in pa-tients undergoing heart valve replacement surgery.Methods Sixty patients underwent elective CPB heart valve replacement,38 males and 22 females,aged 18-75 years,BMI 18.5-30.0 kg/m2,ASA physical status Ⅱ or Ⅲ,NYHA cardiac function classification Ⅰ-Ⅲ,and a left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)of≥45%,were selected.The patients were randomly divided into two groups:esketamine group(group E)and normal saline group(group C),30 patients in each group.Total intravenous anesthesia was used during the operation.Following the initiation of CPB,group E received an intravenous infusion of es-ketamine at a rate of 0.5 mg·kg-1·h-1 until the conclusion of the procedure,while group C received an equivalent volume of normal saline concurrently at the same rate.HR,MAP,CVP,and cardiac output index(CI)were recorded before anesthesia induction,during skin resection,and within 60 minutes after stopping CPB.LVEF,left ventricular global longitudinal strain(GLS),global longitudinal time-to-peak strain standard deviation(GLTSD),global circumferential strain(GCS),global circumferential time-to-peak strain standard deviation(GCTSD),right ventricular ejection fraction(RVEF),right ventricular GLS,and GLTSD were obtained during skin resection,within 40 minutes of CPB,and 60 minutes after stopping CPB.rScO2,BIS,concentrations of Hb and lactic acid(Lac),peak systolic flow velocity(SPV),quantity of flow-internal carotid artery(Q-ICA),and blood flow resistance index(RI)were recorded before anesthesia induction,during skin resection,within 40 minutes of CPB,and within 60 minutes after stopping CPB.Concentrations of cardiac troponin Ⅰ(cTnⅠ),alanine aminotransferase(ALT),creatinine(Cr),and neuron-specific enolase(NSE)were recorded before anesthesia induction and 6 hours after operation.Spon-taneous resuscitation after CPB,postoperative extubation time,duration of ICU stay,total hospital stay,in-cidence of adverse cardiac events,and 30-day postoperative mortality were recorded.Results Compared with group C,group E exhibited a significant increase in CI within 60 minutes after stopping CPB(P<0.05).The LVEF,RVEF,and right ventricular GLS demonstrated significant increases within 60 minutes after stopping CPB in group E compared with group C(P<0.05).The left ventricular GLS and left ven-tricular GCTSD displayed significant increases 30 minutes after stopping CPB in group E compared with group C.The RI exhibited a significant increase within 40 minutes of CPB in group E compared with group C(P<0.05).There were no significant differences in cTnⅠ,ALT,Cr,NSE,spontaneous resuscitation affter CPB,postoperative extubation time,duration of ICU stay,total hospital stay,incidence of cardiac adverse events,and 30-day postoperative mortality between the two groups.Conclusion Administration of esket-amine following the onset of CPB in patients undergoing cardiac surgery demonstrates a significant elevation in CI post-CPB cessation.Furthermore,it may augment ventricular longitudinal strain,thereby enhancing myocardial contraction,leading to increased postoperative ventricular ejection fraction,and sustaining hemo-dynamic stability.
7.Clinical efficacy of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for myelodysplastic syndrome-evolved acute myeloid leukemia
Shulian CHEN ; Yuanyuan SHI ; Lining ZHANG ; Ming GONG ; Xiaoyu ZHANG ; Xiaoli ZHAO ; Mengze HAO ; Jialin WEI ; Yi HE ; Sizhou FENG ; Mingzhe HAN ; Erlie JIANG
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2024;45(4):364-369
Objective:The outcomes of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) for myelodysplastic syndromes-evolved acute myeloid leukemia (MDS-AML) were explored.Methods:A retrospective review was conducted for 54 patients with MDS-AML treated with allo-HSCT in the Institute of Hematology and Blood Disease Hospital from January 2018 to August 2022. The clinical effects after transplantation were observed, and the related risk factors influencing prognosis were explored.Results:Of the total 54 patients, 26 males, 28 females, and 53 patients achieved hematopoietic reconstruction. After a median follow-up of 597 (15-1 934) days, the 1 year overall survival (OS) rate, disease-free survival (DFS) rate, relapse rate (CIR) and non-relapse mortality (NRM) rate were 75.8%±5.8%, 72.1%±6.1%, 12.7%±4.9%, and 17.1%±5.2%, respectively. The 3 year estimated OS, DFS, CIR, and NRM rates were 57.8%±7.5%, 58.1%±7.2%, 23.2%±6.6%, and 23.7%±6.6%, respectively. The cumulative incidence of acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) was 57.5%±6.9%, and the cumulative incidence of chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) was 48.4%±7.7%. Hematopoietic cell transplantation comorbidity index (HCT-CI) before transplantation was ≥2, minimal residual disease (MRD) was positive on the day of reconstitution, grade Ⅲ/Ⅳ aGVHD, bacterial or fungal infection and no cGVHD after transplantation were adverse prognostic factors for OS ( P<0.05). COX regression model for multivariate analysis showed that HCT-CI score before transplantation, bone marrow MRD on the day of response, grade Ⅲ or Ⅳ aGVHD, and cGVHD after transplantation were the independent adverse factors for OS ( P=0.001, HR=6.981, 95% CI 2.186-22.300; P=0.010, HR=6.719, 95% CI 1.572-28.711; P=0.026, HR=3.386, 95% CI 1.158-9.901; P=0.006, HR=0.151, 95% CI 0.039-0.581) . Conclusion:For patients with MDS-AML and high risk of relapse, allogeneic transplantation must be considered as soon as possible. The enhanced management of post-transplantation complications and maintenance treatment should be provided whenever possible after transplantation.
8.Maggot alleviates imiquimod-induced psoriasis-like skin lesions in mice by inhibiting immune stress and complement activation
Hong YAO ; Kedi LIU ; Chengzhao LIU ; Weihong LI ; Qi DAI ; Shi ZHAO ; Ziheng DING ; Hefei WANG ; Xiaojing GE ; Peifeng WEI ; Jialin DUAN ; Miaomiao XI
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(11):2121-2130
Objective To explore the therapeutic mechanism of maggot for psoriasis-like lesions in mice from the perspective of immune stress and complement activation regulation.Methods Thirty-six male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into control group,model group,maggot(1.25%,2.5%,and 5%)groups,and Benvitimod(1%)group.Psoriasis-like lesions were induced by application of imiquimod cream,and the severity of skin lesions was assessed using the modified Psoriasis Area and Severity Index(MPASI)score.Auricular swelling of the mice was observed,and histopathological changes of the skin lesions were examined with HE staining.Scratching behavior of the mice was observed and the spleen index was calculated.Toluidine blue staining was used to detect mast cells in the skin lesions,and serum levels of IgG,IgM,the complements CH50,C1s,C3,C3a,C5 and C5a,and the inflammatory factors IL-23,IL-17A and TNF-α were determined with ELISA.Results In mice with imiquimod-induced psoriasis-like skin lesions,treatment with the maggot at the 3 doses significantly decreased MPASI score,alleviated auricular swelling and pathologies in the skin lesions,reduced scratching behaviors,spleen index,and the number of mast cells in the lesions.Treatment with high-dose maggot significantly lowered serum levels of IgG,C1s,C3a,C5a,IL-23,IL-17A and TNF-α and the levels of C1s,C3,C3a,C5 and C5a in the lesion tissue,and increased serum levels of CH50,C3,and C5.The therapeutic effect of maggot showed a dose-effect dependence.Conclusion Maggot can alleviate psoriasis-like skin lesions in mice by inhibiting immune stress and complement activation.
9.Investigation and analysis of main occupational health problems in 17 plywood manufacturing enterprises in Guangxi
Wenhua HUANG ; Jianyuan ZHONG ; Jialin ZHAO ; Junjie LIN ; Jingjing LUO ; Ji HUANG ; Shiyan OU ; Yueming JIANG
Journal of Shenyang Medical College 2024;26(3):278-282
Objective:To investigate the main occupational hazards,occupational protection facilities and workers'health examination in 17 plywood manufacturing enterprises in Guangxi,so as to provide valuable basis for ensuring workers'physical and mental health.Methods:A total of 17 plywood enterprises in Guangxi were selected as the observation objects.Through the occupational hazard assessment survey,the occupational hazards in the working environment and the collection of workers'occupational health examination data,the main occupational health problems were comprehensively analyzed and evaluated.Results:The over-standard rates of wood dust,formaldehyde,noise,and high temperature in 17 plywood manufacturing enterprises were 5.6%,28.1%,24.9%,and 29.1%,respectively.The noise in 17 enterprises exceeded standards,the mood dust and formaldehyde in 5 enterprises exceeded standards,and high temperature in 2 enterprises exceeded standards.The coincidence rate of dustproof and poisonproof facilities in production protection was 98.3%,the coincidence rate of heat-proof facilities was 88.2%and the coincidence rate of noise protection facilities was 76.5%.The coincidence rate of wearing and using personal protective equipment was 52.9%,and the coincidence rate of installing eyewash spray devices was 58.8%.The total physical examination rate in 17 enterprises was 42.6%(705/1 654),and the abnormal detection rate of physical examination was 14.6%,among which the abnormal detection rates of hearing,chest X-ray,and lung function were 7.4%,2.1%,and 1.7%,respectively.Conclusions:The main occupational health problems in 17 plywood manufacturing enterprises in Guangxi are wood dust,formaldehyde,noise,and high temperature,especially noise.The prevention and control effects of wood dust and formaldehyde are good,but the prevention and control measures for high temperature and noise need to be further strengthened.
10.Maggot alleviates imiquimod-induced psoriasis-like skin lesions in mice by inhibiting immune stress and complement activation
Hong YAO ; Kedi LIU ; Chengzhao LIU ; Weihong LI ; Qi DAI ; Shi ZHAO ; Ziheng DING ; Hefei WANG ; Xiaojing GE ; Peifeng WEI ; Jialin DUAN ; Miaomiao XI
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(11):2121-2130
Objective To explore the therapeutic mechanism of maggot for psoriasis-like lesions in mice from the perspective of immune stress and complement activation regulation.Methods Thirty-six male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into control group,model group,maggot(1.25%,2.5%,and 5%)groups,and Benvitimod(1%)group.Psoriasis-like lesions were induced by application of imiquimod cream,and the severity of skin lesions was assessed using the modified Psoriasis Area and Severity Index(MPASI)score.Auricular swelling of the mice was observed,and histopathological changes of the skin lesions were examined with HE staining.Scratching behavior of the mice was observed and the spleen index was calculated.Toluidine blue staining was used to detect mast cells in the skin lesions,and serum levels of IgG,IgM,the complements CH50,C1s,C3,C3a,C5 and C5a,and the inflammatory factors IL-23,IL-17A and TNF-α were determined with ELISA.Results In mice with imiquimod-induced psoriasis-like skin lesions,treatment with the maggot at the 3 doses significantly decreased MPASI score,alleviated auricular swelling and pathologies in the skin lesions,reduced scratching behaviors,spleen index,and the number of mast cells in the lesions.Treatment with high-dose maggot significantly lowered serum levels of IgG,C1s,C3a,C5a,IL-23,IL-17A and TNF-α and the levels of C1s,C3,C3a,C5 and C5a in the lesion tissue,and increased serum levels of CH50,C3,and C5.The therapeutic effect of maggot showed a dose-effect dependence.Conclusion Maggot can alleviate psoriasis-like skin lesions in mice by inhibiting immune stress and complement activation.


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