1.Inhibitory effect of astragaloside Ⅳ on cisplatin-induced liver injury in mice and its mechanism
Kaiqi NIU ; He CHANG ; Guangfu LYU ; Pengyu ZHENG ; Xueting CHI ; Jia ZHOU ; Yuchen WANG ; Xiaowei HUANG
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2025;51(2):370-377
Objective:To investigate the inhibitory effect of astragaloside Ⅳ(AS-Ⅳ)on cisplatin(CDDP)-induced liver injury in the mice,and to elucidate its possible mechanism.Methods:Forty male C57BL/6 mice with body weights of 18-22 g were randomly divided into control group,model group,AS-Ⅳ group and adenosine 5'-monophosphate-activated protein kinase(AMPK)inhibitor(Compound C)+AS-Ⅳ group.The mice in control group and model group were gavaged with the same volume of normal saline,and the drug was administered continuously for 9 d.The mice in AS-Ⅳ group and Compound C+AS-Ⅳ group were given AS-Ⅳ aqueous solution(150 mg·kg-1·d-1),respectively.On the 6th day of experiment,the mice in Compound C+AS-Ⅳ group were intraperitoneally injected with Compound C(20 mg·kg-1),and on the 7th day,except for control group,the mice in other groups were intraperitoneally injected with 20 mg·kg-1 CDDP to establish the mouse liver injury models,and the mice were sacrificed 48 h later.Serum and liver tissues were collected,and the levels of aspartate aminotransferase(AST)and alanine aminotransferase(ALT)in the serum of the mice,as well as the activities of superoxide dismutase(SOD)and catalase(CAT)and the levels of malondialdehyde(MDA)in the liver tissue of the mice in various groups were detected by kits.The pathomorphology of liver tissue of the mice in various groups were detected by HE staining.The expression levels of glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4),ferritin heavy chain 1(FTH1)and ferroptosis inhibitory protein 1(FSP1)proteins in liver tissue of the mice in various groups were detected by immunohistochemical staining,and the expression levels of nuclear factor-E2-related factor 2(Nrf2),heme oxygenase-1(HO-1)and AMPK proteins in liver tissue of the mice in various groups were detected by Western blotting method.Results:Compared with control group,the levels of AST and ALT in serum of the mice in model group were increased(P<0.01),the activities of SOD and CAT in the liver tissue were significantly decreased(P<0.01),and the MDA level was increased(P<0.01);compared with model group,the levels of AST and ALT in serum of the mice in AS-Ⅳ group were decreased(P<0.01),the MDA level in the liver tissue was decreased(P<0.01),and the activities of SOD and CAT were increased(P<0.01);compared with AS-Ⅳ group(P<0.01),the levels of AST and ALT in serum of the mice in Compound C+AS-Ⅳ group were increased(P<0.01),the level of MDA in liver tissue was increased(P<0.05),and the activities SOD and CAT were decreased(P<0.01).The HE staining results showed that compared with control group,the liver damage degree of the mice in model group was enhanced,the hepatocyte arrangement was disordered,and some hepatocyte edema were increased;compared with model group,the liver morphology of the mice in AS-Ⅳ group returned to normal;compared with AS-Ⅳ group,the hepatocyte arrangement of the mice in Compound C+AS-Ⅳ group was disordered and the edges were blurred.The immunohistochemistry results showed that compared with control group,the expression levels of GPX4,FTH1 and FSP1 proteins in liver tissue of the mice in model group were decreased(P<0.05);compared with model group,the expression levels of GPX4,FTH1 and FSP1 proteins in liver tissue of the mice in AS-Ⅳ group were increased(P<0.05);compared with AS-Ⅳ group,the expression levels of GPX4,FTH1 and FSP1 proteins in liver tissue of the mice in Compound C+AS-Ⅳ group were decreased(P<0.05 or P<0.01).The Western blotting results showed that compared with control group,the expression levels of Nrf2,HO-1 and AMPK proteins in liver tissue of the mice in model group were decreased(P<0.01);compared with model group,the expression levels of Nrf2,HO-1 and AMPK proteins in liver tissue of the mice in AS-Ⅳgroup were increased(P<0.01);compared with AS-Ⅳ group,the expression levels of Nrf2,HO-1 and AMPK proteins in liver tissue of the mice in Compound C+AS-Ⅳ group were decreased(P<0.01).Conclusion:AS-Ⅳ can alleviate the CDDP-induced liver injury,and its mechanism may be related to the regulation of AMPK/Nrf2/HO-1 signal pathway and ferroptosis by AS-Ⅳ.
2.Efficacy and safety of endoscopic ligation in secondary prevention of gastric variceal bleeding in cirrhosis patients
Siyu JIANG ; Kaiqi YANG ; Xiaoqian HUANG ; Liyuan NI ; Huishan WANG ; Shiyao CHEN ; Lili MA
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2024;31(3):367-373
Objective To compare the efficacy and safety of endoscopic ligation treatment and endoscopic tissue glue injection for secondary prevention of gastric variceal bleeding.Methods Patients with cirrhosis and esophagogastric variceal bleeding treated with gastric variceal ligation in Zhongshan Hospital,Fudan University,from January 2017 to December 2019 were screened(ligation group).And during the same period,patients underwent endoscopic cyanoacrylate treatment were also screened(tissue glue group).59 patients were included in the two groups after propensity score matching.Univariate and multivariate Cox proportional hazard regression models were used to anslyze risk factors for re-bleeding.Kaplan-Meier curves were plotted to analyze re-bleeding rate and mortality of the two treatment groups.Results There was no statistically significant difference in the eradication rate of esophagogastric varices between the ligation group and the tissue glue group(83.05%vs 79.66%,P=0.778);the ligation group required fewer median endoscopic treatments for variceal eradication(2 vs 3,P=0.017)and a lower average dosage of cyanoacrylate(0.70 mL vs 2.67 mL,P<0.001).Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that portal shunt was a risk factor for esophagogastric varices re-bleeding(HR=3.14,95%CI 1.02-9.68,P=0.046),endoscopic variceal ligation was a protective factor against re-bleeding(HR=0.25,95%CI 0.08-0.71,P=0.010).Compared with endoscopic cyanoacrylate injection,endoscopic ligation treatment did not significantly increase the 2-year risk of esophagogastric variceal re-bleeding(18.69%vs 36.29%,P=0.067)or risk of death(1.69%vs 3.39%,P=1.000);patients with GOV1 type had a significantly lower risk of re-bleeding after endoscopic ligation treatment(0 vs 40.27%,P=0.012)and there was a trend towards a lower re-bleeding risk in patients with GOV2 type after endoscopic ligation treatment(13.27%vs 34.16%,P=0.056).Conclusions Endoscopic ligation treatment has higher eradication rate for esophagogastric varices,and does not increase the risk of re-bleeding,death,or other adverse events.Therefore,it can be considered an effective secondary prevention way for patients with gastric varices.
3.Optimization of multi-campus management in large public hospitals:a case study of 5G-empowered multi-campus homogenization at a public hospital
Xiaohui HUANG ; Sulin ZHAO ; Linli ZHOU ; Kaiqi HUANG ; Zifeng LIU ; Liang PENG
Modern Hospital 2024;24(5):711-714,718
In recent years,the"One Hospital with Multiple Campuses"model has emerged in major public hospitals across China,providing intrinsic impetus and vitality for the expansion and balanced distribution of high-quality medical re-sources.This paper analyzed the current situation and challenges of the multiple campuses development in public hospitals within China,adopting a problem-oriented approach to explore optimized path to a unified management system.The aim was to establish a collaborative management model across campuses based predicated on the homogenization of systems,management,supervi-sion,professionals,and performance.Taking the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University as a case in this study,the paper reviewed and summarized management strategies and practical experience from the aspects of management model,resource allocation,information-orientation,homogenized management,and cultural development.Additionally,the article suggested to u-tilize 5G technology to empower homogenization across campuses.In this way,the hospital's overall operational efficiency can be improved,optimize resource allocation optimized,homogenized medical services ensured,and core competitiveness enhanced.These efforts will provide a reference for the high-quality development of multi-campus public hospitals.
4.Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for lower limb dysfunction post stroke: a scoping review
Kaiqi HUANG ; Rong XIN ; Gengqiang LING ; Pu WANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2023;29(3):286-293
ObjectiveTo summarize and analyze the protocols of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in the treatment of post-stroke lower limb dysfunction. MethodsLiterature about rTMS for lower limb dysfunction of patients post stroke were retrieved from Web of Science, PubMed, CNKI, and Wanfang Data from inception to August 17, 2022. The quality of the literature was evaluated with Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale. Literature quality, data extraction and scoping review were performed by two researchers. ResultsA total of 21 studies were included, in which 20 studies suggested that rTMS treatment could promote the recovery of lower limb motor function after stroke. One study showed negative result. rTMS interventions were reported safe, with no serious adverse reactions. There were great heterogeneity in the demographic and clinical information, study protocols, stimulation parameters, coil types, targets of stimulation, and motor-evoked potential measurement in the included studies. ConclusionThe future protocols of rTMS need to be combined with stroke stage and severity of injury. There is a demand for more real vs. sham rTMS studies, reporting similar designs with sufficient information, to achieve a significant level of evidence regarding the use of rTMS in post-stroke patients.
5.Recent advance in relation between transient receptor potential vanilloid-1 receptor and cognitive dysfunction
Jie YUAN ; Kaiqi SU ; Ruiqing LI ; Huanhuan LIU ; Huili FENG ; Di HUANG ; Xiaodong FENG
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2021;20(3):308-312
The correlation between transient receptor potential vanilloid-1 (TRPV1) receptor and peripheral nervous system diseases has been confirmed. In recent years, studies have shown that TRPV1 plays an important role in the central nervous system; its wide distribution in the hippocampus, cortex, and midbrain bridges the correlation between TRPV1 receptor and cognitive learning and memorial function. This paper reviews the biological role of TRPV1 receptor in the nervous system at home and abroad and concludes the relations of TRPV1 receptor with cognitive associated diseases, aiming at providing theory basis for whether TRPV1 receptors can be used as therapeutic drug targets for cognitive associated diseases.
6.Discussion on the construction of stem cell clinical research management in medical institutions
Xiaohui HUANG ; Kaiqi HUANG ; Yingjun XU ; Liang PENG
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2020;33(6):465-469
Objective:To analyze the current problems in the management of stem cell clinical research in China, explore how to improve the construction ability of stem cell research and management, and promote the well development of stem cell clinical research.Methods:By searching the relevant laws and policies of stem cell clinical research in China, identifying problems that need to be solved at the regulatory level, institutional level and individual research personnel, proposing countermeasures and suggestions on strengthening the construction of stem cell clinical research management in medical institutions.Results:There are uncertainties and high risks in the clinical application of stem cells, which is full of opportunities and challenges in the process of promoting the clinical research and application transformation of stem cells. There are many problems to be solved, such as the lack of detailed management standards, the imperfect internal system at the level of specific management institutions, and the lack of regulations and ethical concepts at the researcher level.Conclusions:Stem cell research is one of the promising new frontiers of science and technology. The management of stem cell clinical research needs the joint efforts of government departments and institutional management departments to discuss and establish the management system of stem cell clinical research. At the same time, it also needs the active engagement of stakeholder, such as researchers, stem cell enterprises and human subjects to work together in promoting the well development of stem cell clinical research.
7.Effect of doxazosin and metoprolol on vascuIar remodeling in rats with hypertension induced by abdominal aorta coarctation
Lishuang HUANG ; Weili LLU ; Jingbo GONG ; Xiujie GAO ; Yun ZHAO ; Jing MA ; Fang XLE ; Tao ZHANG ; Kaiqi TLAN ; Lin YAO ; Lingjia QLAN
Chinese Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2015;(2):208-212
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of doxazosin(DOX) and metoprolol( MET) on vascular remodeling in rats with abdominal aorta coarctation (AAC). METHODS An animal model was established by AAC. Two weeks later, the rats were treated with DOX (10 mg.kg-1 per day) or MET (20 mg.kg-1 per day) for six weeks. Blood pressure was measured using carotid artery intubation with a MP150 polygraph. The media thickness, wall cross-sectional area and thickness / internal diameter ratio were calculated by morphometry. Vascular fibrosis was evaluated by Masson′s trichrome staining. The collagen and fibronectin expression in vascules was measured by Western blotting. RESULTS Compared with the sham group 〔(17.6±0.5)kPa〕, the mean arterial blood pressure in the model group〔(23.3±0.7)kPa〕 was significantly increased(P<0.05), but was lowered by DOX 〔(20.5±0.7)kPa〕 and MET 〔(19.0±0.4) kPa〕 (P<0.05). Moreover, HE staining showed that tunica media thickness, artery vessel area and thickness / inner diameter in the model group were increased by 39.5%, 46.4% and 27.0%(P<0.05), respectively. The tunica media thickness was decreased by 16.0% and 26.1%( P<0.05), respectively, the artery vessel area by 22.8% and 26.1%(P<0.05), respectively, and the thick-ness / inner diameter by 17.0% and 26.0%( P<0.05) when the rats were treated with DOX and MET. Masson staining showed that the collagen accumulation in vascules increased, suggesting that AAC induced fibrosis. Meanwhile, vascular fibrosis induced by AAC was also reduced by MET or DOX. Western blotting also proved that the increase of collagen and fibronectin induced by AAC could be attenuated by DOX and MET(P<0.05). CONCLUSION DOX and MET are effective in suppressing the role of norepi-nephrine in vassels, which can attenuate AAC-induced vassels remodeling by preventing the binding between norepinephrine and adrenoceptors.

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