1.Enzyme-directed Immobilization Strategies for Biosensor Applications
Xing-Bao WANG ; Yao-Hong MA ; Yun-Long XUE ; Xiao-Zhen HUANG ; Yue SHAO ; Yi YU ; Bing-Lian WANG ; Qing-Ai LIU ; Li-He ZHANG ; Wei-Li GONG
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2025;52(2):374-394
Immobilized enzyme-based enzyme electrode biosensors, characterized by high sensitivity and efficiency, strong specificity, and compact size, demonstrate broad application prospects in life science research, disease diagnosis and monitoring, etc. Immobilization of enzyme is a critical step in determining the performance (stability, sensitivity, and reproducibility) of the biosensors. Random immobilization (physical adsorption, covalent cross-linking, etc.) can easily bring about problems, such as decreased enzyme activity and relatively unstable immobilization. Whereas, directional immobilization utilizing amino acid residue mutation, affinity peptide fusion, or nucleotide-specific binding to restrict the orientation of the enzymes provides new possibilities to solve the problems caused by random immobilization. In this paper, the principles, advantages and disadvantages and the application progress of enzyme electrode biosensors of different directional immobilization strategies for enzyme molecular sensing elements by specific amino acids (lysine, histidine, cysteine, unnatural amino acid) with functional groups introduced based on site-specific mutation, affinity peptides (gold binding peptides, carbon binding peptides, carbohydrate binding domains) fused through genetic engineering, and specific binding between nucleotides and target enzymes (proteins) were reviewed, and the application fields, advantages and limitations of various immobilized enzyme interface characterization techniques were discussed, hoping to provide theoretical and technical guidance for the creation of high-performance enzyme sensing elements and the manufacture of enzyme electrode sensors.
2.Influencing factors of treatment compliance in elderly advanced gastric cancer with cancer pain
Tengyue AI ; Zhuqing ZHANG ; Panpan LI ; Zhen NI ; Hongyong LI
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2025;36(4):161-164
Objective To analyze the status quo and related factors of treatment compliance in elderly patients with advanced gastric cancer complicated with cancer pain. Methods Three hundred and ten elderly patients with advanced gastric cancer from January 2021 to June 2024 were selected, and their general data were collected. Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaire (BMQ), Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) and 8-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8) were adopted to investigate the psychological status, necessity of medication belief, degree of cancer pain and treatment compliance. Univariate analysis, correlation analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis were used to describe and analyze the treatment compliance status and related factors in elderly advanced gastric cancer with cancer pain. Results A total of 310 patients were divided into group A (good compliance, 93 cases), group B (moderate compliance ,102 cases) and group C (poor compliance , 115 cases) by means of compliance degree. There were significant differences in education level , pain duration and intensity and analgesic category (P<0.05). Treatment compliance was associated with education level, analgesic category, psychological status, medication belief and pain degree (P<0.05). The necessity of medication belief and pain duration and degree were influencing factors of treatment compliance. Conclusion The treatment compliance in advanced gastric cancer with cancer pain is poor, and can be affected by the necessity of medication belief and duration and degree of pain.
3.Establishment and evaluation methods of a novel animal model of liver depression transforming into fire syndrome-related depression
Dan SU ; Jian LI ; Gen-hua ZHU ; Ming YANG ; Liang-liang LIAO ; Zhi-fu AI ; Hui-zhen LI ; Ya-li LIU ; Yong-gui SONG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2024;59(6):1680-1690
Through a compound induction method, combined with neurobehavioral, macroscopic characterization and objective pathological evaluation indicators, a murine depression model of liver depression transforming into fire syndrome was constructed and confirmed. The model was constructed using a combination of sleep deprivation, light exposure, and alternate-day food deprivation. Evaluation was conducted at three levels: face validity, constructs validity, and predictive validity. The establishment of the liver depression transforming into fire syndrome depression model was further validated through the counterproof of traditional Chinese medicine formulas. In terms of face validity, compared to the control group, mice in the model group exhibited typical depressive symptoms in neurobehavioral assessments; the general observation of the model group mice reveals disheveled and lackluster fur, along with delayed and easily agitated responses. Additionally, there is a substantial increase in water consumption. In the sleep phase detection of mouse, the model group showed a significant increase in the proportion of time spent in the wake phase during sleep, accompanied by a significant decrease in the proportions of time spent in both non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep phases. There are significant differences in physiological indicators such as average blood flow velocity, blood flow rate, tongue, urine, and claw color (r values) in the internal carotid artery. Structural validity demonstrated that levels of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), dopamine (DA), and
4.Effects of alisol B 23-acetate on water-liquid balance in mice with senecionine-induced acute liver injury
Ying-ying TANG ; Xia-li JIA ; Jin-yuan WANG ; Kua DONG ; Yan CHEN ; Li-li DING ; Ai-zhen XIONG ; Li YANG ; Zheng-tao WANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2024;59(7):1982-1992
Misuse of pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA)-containing herbs is the major cause of hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (HSOS) in China. And diuretics are among the most commonly used medications for the treatment of PA-induced HSOS in clinical practice. As a traditional diuretic in traditional Chinese medicine, the diuretic mechanism of Alismatis Rhizoma (AR) has not been fully clarified, and there is no report on AR ameliorating PA-induced HSOS from a diuretic point of view. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the therapeutic potential of alisol B 23-acetate (AB23A) against acute liver injury induced by senecionine (a representative toxic PA) in mice, and to further elucidate its effect on impaired water-liquid balance in mice exposed to PA. All experiments were approved by the Animal Research Committee of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Registration number: PZSHUTCM220808017). Animal welfare and the animal experimental protocols were strictly consistent with related ethics regulations of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Model of mice was induced by a single oral exposure of senecioine (50 mg·kg-1) (SEN group), and AB23A (40 mg·kg-1) intervention group (AB23A+SEN group), solvent control group (Ctrl group) and AB23A control group (AB23A group) were set up. The results showed that AB23A could significantly attenuate the levels of serum biochemical indices of liver functions in senecioine-induced acute liver injury mice, as evident by alleviated hepatocyte necrosis and hepatic sinusoidal stasis. AB23A also improved kidney function of mice exposed to senecionine, fascinated urinary excretion and repaired electrolyte disorders, as well as decreased content of senecioine metabolites. Further, the protein and mRNA expression of genes related to the water balance pathway were measured. AB23A could significantly down-regulate the elevated protein and mRNA expression levels of aquaporin 2 (AQP2) and angiotensin II type 1 receptor, and inhibit the transport of AQP2 to the apical plasma membrane induced by senecionine exposure. AB23A also significantly decreased serum levels of angiotensin II.
5.Influence of CICARE communication mode on patients with acute heart failure
Yin YU ; Yang-Hui CUI ; Ai-Xia LI ; Ming-Zhen DUAN
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2024;33(1):89-93
Objective:To study influence of Connect-Introduce-Communicate-Ask-Respond-Exit(CICARE)communication mode on patients with acute heart failure(AHF).Methods:A total of 156 AHF patients treated in our hospital were randomly and equally divided into routine nursing group and CICARE group(received CICARE communication mode based on routine nursing group).Both groups were intervened for one month.General clinical data,hospitalization indexes,scores of Hamilton rating scale for depression(HAMD),Hamilton rating scale for anxiety(HAMA),general self-efficacy scale(GSES)and quality of life scale(QOL-35)before and after inter-vention and incidence of complications were compared between two groups.Results:Compared with routine nursing group,there were significant reductions in first aid time[(42.06±9.77)s vs.(20.27±3.77)s],visit time[(95.67±23.18)min vs.(50.07±11.21)min],admission time[(3.22±0.36)min vs.(2.60±0.67)min]and hospital stay[(22.33±4.82)d vs.(14.13±2.42)d];and scores of HAMD[(14.02±1.42)scores vs.(6.04± 1.57)scores]and HAMA[(13.24±2.07)scores vs.(7.16±2.17)scores]after intervention,and significant rise in scores of GSES[(14.25±3.14)scores vs.(32.03±6.06)scores]and QOL-35[(70.67±5.75)scores vs.(86.93±5.51)scores]in CICARE group after intervention(P=0.001 all).Incidence rate of complications in CICARE group was significantly lower than that of CICARE group(5.13%vs.20.51%,P=0.004).Conclusion:CICARE communication mode can significantly alleviate adverse emotions and improve self-efficacy in patients with acute heart failure.
6.Simultaneous content determination of ten constituents in Tianma Toufengling Capsules by QAMS
Xu-Sheng GUO ; Xue-Wei QIU ; Li LI ; Ai-Ying WU ; An-Zhen CHEN ; Hong-Bing LIU ; Jing-Guang LU
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 2024;46(2):359-364
AIM To establish a quantitative analysis of multi-components by single-marker(QAMS)method for the simultaneous content determination of gastrodin,parishin E,syringin,parishin B,parishin C,ferulic acid,parishin A,buddleoside,harpagoside and cinnamic acid in Tianma Toufengling Capsules.METHODS The analysis was performed on a 30℃thermostatic GL Science InertsilTM ODS-3 column(150 mm×4.6 mm,5 μm),with the mobile phase comprising of acetonitrile-0.1%phosphoric acid flowing at 1.0 mL/min in a gradient elution manner,and the detection wavelengths were set at 220,280 nm.Syringin was used as an internal standard to calculate the relative correction factors of the other nine constituents,after which the content determination was made.RESULTS Ten constituents showed good linear relationships within their own ranges(r≥0.999 7),whose average recoveries were 98.53%-102.22%with the RSDs of 1.26%-2.68%.The result obtained by QAMS approximated those obtained by external standard method.CONCLUSION This accurate and specific method can be used for the quality control of Tianma Toufengling Capsules.
7.Discussion on the role of latent heat in diabetic kidney disease based on symptomatic treatment based on pathogenesis differentiation
Leying ZHAO ; Zhen WANG ; Qingqing LIU ; Danting LI ; Sinan AI ; Jiayin TAO ; Yaoxian WANG
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;47(4):454-458
Diabetic kidney disease(DKD)is a severe complication of diabetes.Its incidence increases annually,posing a significant burden on public health.The strategy of symptomatic treatment based on pathogenesis differentiation,focusing on identifying pathogenesis,is particularly meaningful for managing complex and variable chronic diseases like DKD.Within this framework,the state of latent heat persists throughout DKD,with"latent heat causing accumulation"identified as the core pathogenesis affecting and promoting the development and progression of DKD.This paper is centered on the concept of"latent heat causing accumulation"and adopts symptomatic treatment based on pathogenesis differentiation as its guiding principle to explore the role of latent heat in DKD.It highlights that the onset of DKD involves environmental and constitutional pathogenesis associated with"the concealment of latent heat"and"stagnant-heat invading collaterals"as the initial pathogenesis,"latent heat causing accumulation"as the core mechanism,and"secondary turbid heat"as the derivative pathogenesis.These pathogenesis factors collectively influence the symptoms,sequelae,and prognosis of DKD.Moreover,this paper provides commonly used prescriptions for different stages,syndrome types,and complications of the disease,aiming to offer a reference for clinical practice in flexibly addressing changes in disease conditions based on varied pathogenesis.
8.Clinical Study on Yiqi Huatan Tongluo Prescription Combined with Drug-Coated Balloon in the Treatment of Coronary Heart Disease of Qi Deficiency and Phlegm Stasis Obstructing Collateral Type
Mei-Chun HUANG ; Yu-Peng LIANG ; Pei-Zhong LIU ; Sheng-Yun ZHANG ; Se PENG ; Chuang-Peng LI ; He-Zhen ZHANG ; Tian-Wei LAI ; Chang-Jiang AI ; Qing LIU ; Ai-Meng ZHANG ; Shao-Hui LI
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;41(10):2656-2662
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of Yiqi Huatan Tongluo Prescription(mainly composed of Fici Simplicissimae Radix,Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma,Pinelliae Rhizoma Praeparatum,Poria,Nelumbinis Folium,and Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma,etc.)combined with drug-coated balloon(DCB)in the treatment of coronary heart disease(CHD)and to observe its effect on low-shear related serological indicators.Methods A total of 106 patients with CHD of qi deficiency and phlegm stasis obstructing collateral type who were scheduled to undergo percutaneous coronary intervention were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group,with 53 cases in each group.The control group was treated with drug-eluting stent implantation,and the treatment group was treated with DCB.After the operation,the control group was given conventional antiplatelet aggregation drugs,and the treatment group was given oral administration of Yiqi Huatan Tongluo Prescription.The medication for the two groups lasted for 12 weeks.The changes in the serum levels of monocyte chemoattractant protein 1(MCP-1),interleukin 1 β(IL-1β)and vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)in the two groups were observed before and after treatment.Moreover,the traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)syndrome efficacy after treatment and the incidence of adverse events one year after operation were compared between the two groups.Results(1)After 12 weeks of treatment,the total effective rate for TCM syndrome efficacy of the treatment group was 88.68%(47/53),and that of the control group was 75.47%(40/53).The intergroup comparison(tested by chi-square test)showed that the TCM syndrome efficacy in the treatment group was significantly superior to that in the control group(P<0.05).(2)The analysis of indicators related to endothelial dysfunction in the blood flow with low shear stress showed that after treatment,the levels of serum MCP-1,IL-1βand VEGF in the control group presented no obvious changes(P>0.05),but the serum levels of MCP-1 and IL-1β in the treatment group were significantly lowered compared with those before treatment(P<0.05).The intergroup comparison showed that the decrease of serum MCP-1,IL-1β and VEGF levels in the treatment group was significantly superior to that in the control group(P<0.05).(3)The one-year follow-up after the operation showed that the total incidence of adverse events in the treatment group was 18.87%(10/53),and that in the control group was 20.75%(11/53).There was no significant difference between the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion Yiqi Huatan Tongluo Prescription combined with DCB has definite action on the targets related to endothelial dysfunction in coronary blood flow with low shear stress,which is conducive to reducing inflammatory response,improving the symptoms of angina pectoris and enhancing clinical efficacy.The incidence of adverse events did not increase one year after operation,indicating good safety and effectiveness.
9.Standardized operational protocol for the China Human Brain Bank Consortium(2nd edition)
Xue WANG ; Zhen CHEN ; Juan-Li WU ; Nai-Li WANG ; Di ZHANG ; Juan DU ; Liang YU ; Wan-Ru DUAN ; Peng-Hao LIU ; Han-Lin ZHANG ; Can HUANG ; Yue-Shan PIAO ; Ke-Qing ZHU ; Ai-Min BAO ; Jing ZHANG ; Yi SHEN ; Chao MA ; Wen-Ying QIU ; Xiao-Jing QIAN
Acta Anatomica Sinica 2024;55(6):734-745
Human brain banks use a standardized protocol to collect,process and store post-mortem human brains and related tissues,along with relevant clinical information,and to provide the tissue samples and data as a resource to foster neuroscience research according to a standardized operating protocols(SOP).Human brain bank serves as the foundation for neuroscience research and the diagnosis of neurological disorders,highlighting the crucial rule of ensuring the consistency of standardized quality for brain tissue samples.The first version of SOP in 2017 was published by the China Human Brain Bank Consortium.As members increases from different regions in China,a revised SOP was drafted by experts from the China Human Brain Bank Consortium to meet the growing demands for neuroscience research.The revised SOP places a strong emphasis on ethical standards,incorporates neuropathological evaluation of brain regions,and provides clarity on spinal cord sampling and pathological assessment.Notable enhancements in this updated version of the SOP include reinforced ethical guidelines,inclusion of matching controls in recruitment,and expansion of brain regions to be sampled for neuropathological evaluation.
10.Study on the expression of ADAR1 and AZIN1 in cancer tissues and adjacent tissues of gastric cancer patients and their clinical significance
Yuan XUE ; Hui LI ; Kuankuan AI ; Zhen XU ; Chengjiu HU
Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2024;18(3):418-422
Objective:To explore the expression of ADAR1 and AZIN1 in cancer tissues and adjacent tissues of gastric cancer patients and study their clinical significance.Methods:116 patients with stage I-III gastric cancer treated in the Department of Gastroenterology and Oncology from Jan. 2020 to Jan. 2021 were recruited as research subjects. All patients were treated with surgical resection and confirmed by histopathological analysis. All patients signed the protocol informed consent upon inclusion in the study. The relationship between ADAR1 and AZIN1 expression and clinicopathological characteristics in gastric cancer tissues of patients was analyzed. The expression of ADAR1 and AZIN1 mRNA in gastric cancer and adjacent tissues was analyzed by qPCR. The expression of ADAR1 and AZIN1 in gastric cancer and adjacent tissues was analyzed by immunohistochemistry. The relationship between ADAR1, AZIN1 and patient survival rate 3 years after surgery was analyzed. Multivariable Logistic regression was used to analyze factors affecting the poor prognosis of gastric cancer patients. ROC curve was used to analyze the diagnostic performance of ADAR1 and AZIN1 expression levels in the prognosis of gastric cancer patients.Results:ADAR1 and AZIN1 had higher expression levels in undifferentiated gastric cancer tissue, patients with lymph node metastasis, and higher TNM staging, indicating that the high expression of these two genes was closely related to the malignancy of gastric cancer. QPCR analysis showed that the expression of ADAR1 mRNA in gastric cancer tissue and adjacent tissue was 1.96 ± 0.18 and 1.12 ± 0.03, respectively. The expression of AZIN1 mRNA in gastric cancer tissue and adjacent tissue was 1.85 ± 0.16 and 1.04 ± 0.02, respectively. The expression of ADAR1 mRNA in gastric cancer tissue was higher than that in adjacent tissue ( P<0.05). ADAR1 and AZIN1 positive patients were associated with lower 3-year survival rates ( P<0.05). In the multivariate logistic regression analysis of poor prognosis in gastric cancer patients, low differentiation, deepening of infiltration, lymph node metastasis, higher TNM staging, positive expression of ADAR1 and AZIN1 all significantly increased the risk of poor prognosis in gastric cancer ( P<0.05). The sensitivity and AUC value of joint detection were higher than those of ADAR1 and AZIN1 alone detection ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:The expression of ADAR1 and AZIN1 in gastric cancer tissues is significantly higher than that in para-cancerous tissues, especially in patients with undifferentiated tumors, lymph node metastasis and high TNM stage. The high expression of these two genes is closely related to the poor prognosis of gastric cancer patients, and the combined detection shows higher diagnostic efficiency. Therefore, ADAR1 and AZIN1, as key biomarkers for the development and prognosis of gastric cancer, provide new targets for gastric cancer treatment.


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