1.Glutamate Acid Chemical Exchange Saturation Transfer Imaging in Hippocampus of Depressed Rats Based on 7T Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Linxuan ZHANG ; Songtao WANG ; Kai QI ; Chang XU ; Yingxin LIU ; Wei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2025;33(5):507-511
Purpose Chemical exchange saturation transfer(CEST)imaging is used to study the changes of glutamate metabolism in the hippocampus of rats with chronic unpredictable mild stress(CUMS)model,so as to evaluate the clinical reference value of glutamate acid CEST(GluCEST)imaging results.Materials and Methods Twenty-two male SD rats were enrolled,and were divided into CUMS and healthy groups.Rats in CUMS group were further divided into the non-treatment group(n=7)and the ketamine treatment group(n=8).Seven healthy rats were randomly selected as control group.CEST imaging scans were performed using 7T small animal magnetic resonance and glutamate concentrations were measured in both hippocampi.The difference of hippocampal GluCEST value and glutamate concentration between control group and CUMS non-treatment group,CUMS ketamine treatment group and CUMS non-treatment group was analyzed,respectively.Results Compared with the control group,the hippocampal GluCEST value in CUMS non-treatment group was increased(left:t=2.8,P=0.015;right:t=3.0,P=0.011),while the hippocampal GluCEST value of rats in CUMS ketamine treatment group was decreased compared with CUMS non-treatment group(left:t=2.3,P=0.037;right:t=2.5,P=0.028).Conclusion GluCEST imaging can provide high spatial resolution images and accurately evaluate the changes of glutamate metabolism in hippocampus of rats with depression,which is conducive to monitoring the abnormal signals of hippocampal neurons caused by depression.
2.Research Progress and Application of Organoids in Lung Cancer
Yuxin ZHANG ; Linxuan WANG ; Ying ZHANG ; Nana LI ; Zhenhui MA ; Mengke LI ; Honglin LI
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(4):909-917
Organoids,as a three-dimensional structural model that has been rapidly developed and widely concerned in recent years,enable the key functions and microenvironment of internal organs to be simulated in the real world,and closely reflect the physiological and pathological characteristics of the natural occurrence and metastasis of tumors,providing a new platform for disease modeling,drug research and precision medicine.This paper briefly summarizes the limitations and development prospects of organoid models,analyzes the current construction and development of organoid models of lung cancer and its applicability compared with traditional models under the holistic concept of traditional Chinese medicine and the basic theory of syndrome differentiation and treatment,and discusses the application of organoid technology in the basic research of lung cancer treatment.The advantages in screening anti-tumor Chinese medicine and drug resistance research and precision medicine provide new ideas for realizing innovative breakthroughs in traditional Chinese medicine research combined with modern science and technology.
3.Research Progress and Application of Organoids in Lung Cancer
Yuxin ZHANG ; Linxuan WANG ; Ying ZHANG ; Nana LI ; Zhenhui MA ; Mengke LI ; Honglin LI
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(4):909-917
Organoids,as a three-dimensional structural model that has been rapidly developed and widely concerned in recent years,enable the key functions and microenvironment of internal organs to be simulated in the real world,and closely reflect the physiological and pathological characteristics of the natural occurrence and metastasis of tumors,providing a new platform for disease modeling,drug research and precision medicine.This paper briefly summarizes the limitations and development prospects of organoid models,analyzes the current construction and development of organoid models of lung cancer and its applicability compared with traditional models under the holistic concept of traditional Chinese medicine and the basic theory of syndrome differentiation and treatment,and discusses the application of organoid technology in the basic research of lung cancer treatment.The advantages in screening anti-tumor Chinese medicine and drug resistance research and precision medicine provide new ideas for realizing innovative breakthroughs in traditional Chinese medicine research combined with modern science and technology.
4.Glutamate Acid Chemical Exchange Saturation Transfer Imaging in Hippocampus of Depressed Rats Based on 7T Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Linxuan ZHANG ; Songtao WANG ; Kai QI ; Chang XU ; Yingxin LIU ; Wei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2025;33(5):507-511
Purpose Chemical exchange saturation transfer(CEST)imaging is used to study the changes of glutamate metabolism in the hippocampus of rats with chronic unpredictable mild stress(CUMS)model,so as to evaluate the clinical reference value of glutamate acid CEST(GluCEST)imaging results.Materials and Methods Twenty-two male SD rats were enrolled,and were divided into CUMS and healthy groups.Rats in CUMS group were further divided into the non-treatment group(n=7)and the ketamine treatment group(n=8).Seven healthy rats were randomly selected as control group.CEST imaging scans were performed using 7T small animal magnetic resonance and glutamate concentrations were measured in both hippocampi.The difference of hippocampal GluCEST value and glutamate concentration between control group and CUMS non-treatment group,CUMS ketamine treatment group and CUMS non-treatment group was analyzed,respectively.Results Compared with the control group,the hippocampal GluCEST value in CUMS non-treatment group was increased(left:t=2.8,P=0.015;right:t=3.0,P=0.011),while the hippocampal GluCEST value of rats in CUMS ketamine treatment group was decreased compared with CUMS non-treatment group(left:t=2.3,P=0.037;right:t=2.5,P=0.028).Conclusion GluCEST imaging can provide high spatial resolution images and accurately evaluate the changes of glutamate metabolism in hippocampus of rats with depression,which is conducive to monitoring the abnormal signals of hippocampal neurons caused by depression.
5.Application of Collateral Bloodletting from Sha Zhang Yu Heng (《痧胀玉衡》) for Treatment of Sha (痧)
Linna WU ; Hanyu XU ; Linxuan YANG ; Juyi WANG ; Mingde CHANG ; Yichun SHANG ; Guiping LI
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(17):1835-1838
Sha (痧) is an acute infectious disease characterised by the appearance of rashes on the skin, caused by exposure to epidemic toxin and pestilent qi. Sha Zhang Yu Heng (《痧胀玉衡》) discussed the treatment principles and methods, and listed collateral bloodletting as one of the main treatments. Through organizing the articles and proved cases, we found that the author believes Sha (痧) is caused by epidemic pathogen, belonging to heat toxin with rapid changes, so timely treatment for qi and blood simultaneously could achieve the effect of transforming qi into defensive qi. Sha Zhang Yu Heng focuses on patient's position during treatmet, the material of the needle, the site of treatment, the quantum of stimulation and the operation of the contraindications and other essentials. According to the depth of the disease location, use traditional Chinese herbal medicine, scraping together to identify the root of the disease. In addition, diet suggestions for the prevention of the recrudescence of disease are also described in detail.
6.Overview of Yersinia bacteriophage genomics
Linxuan YANG ; Pan LIU ; Peng WANG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2024;43(3):253-258
Yersinia bacteriophage is a virus that hosts Yersinia bacteria, which not only affects the survival and evolution of the host bacteria, but also plays an important role in biomass cycling and energy flow. As of November 2022, the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) in the United States has uploaded the complete genome sequences of 119 Yersinia bacteriophages. The genome size and genetic content of different Yersinia bacteriophages vary, and the similarity between the genomes is relatively low. This article reviews the basic genomic characteristics and gene functions of Yersinia bacteriophages, and studies the differences between the genomes of different species of Yersinia bacteriophages, in order to provide reference for understanding the functional differences and genetic evolution of Yersinia bacteriophage.
7.Research progress of Yersinia pestis phage and their receptors
Rong YANG ; Peng WANG ; Liyuan SHI ; Yu DU ; Linxuan YANG ; Youhong ZHONG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2023;42(7):588-592
Yersinia pestis phage is a virus that is parasitic within Yersinia pestis and can specifically lyses Yersinia pestis. The adsorption sites of phage infesting host bacteria are called receptor binding protein (RBP), including extracellular membrane protein, lipopolysaccharide, teichoteic acid, pili, flagella, capsular polysaccharide, etc., of which extracellular membrane protein and lipopolysaccharide are the receptors of Yersinia pestis phage. RBP plays a decisive role in the process of Yersinia pestis phage infecting Yersinia pestis. Therefore, the classification, isolation and application of Yersinia pestis phage are summarized; the research progress in identification and structure of Yersinia pestis phage receptor is analyzed, which is helpful in understanding the cleavage mechanism of Yersinia pestis phage and the interaction mode with Yersinia pestis from the molecular level, and provide more powerful support for in-depth study on Yersinia pestis phage receptor.
8.Analysis of gene expression difference in acute myocardial infarction based on bioinformatics and prediction of traditional Chinese medicine
Xianjuan Yang ; Liying Wang ; Jian Wang ; Jiajun Wang ; Yin Fu ; Jinxiu Li ; Linxuan Xiao
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2022;57(1):15-20
Objective :
To analyze and compare the gene chip data of normal people and patients with acute myocardial infarction through GEO gene expression database , to screen out differentially expressed genes (DEGs) , and to predict potential Chinese medicines for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction.
Methods :
GSE66360 gene microarray was downloaded , DEGs information was obtained by analysis , gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analysis of differential genes were performed , key genes were further analyzed by String database and Cytoscape software , and key genes were mapped to the medical ontology information retrieval platform (Coremine Medical) to screen potential Chinese medicines for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction.
Results :
A total of 943 differentially expressed genes were screened. The biological process was mainly
enriched in myeloid leukocyte activation , regulation of cytokine production , leukocyte chemotaxis , etc. The cellular component was mainly focused on secretory granule lumen , membrane surface , and extrinsic components of the membrane , etc. Molecular function was mainly in chemokine receptor binding , pattern recognition receptor activity , cytokine binding , etc. KEGG analysis showed that the main signaling pathways involved were tumor necrosis factor (TNF) , hypoxia inducible factor⁃1 (HIF⁃1) , and JAK⁃STAT signaling pathways , etc. The key genes to be screened are formyl peptide receptor 2 (FPR2) , signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) , chemokine (C - X - C motif) ligand 1 ( CXCL1) , chemokine ( C ⁃X ⁃C motif) ligand 8 ( CXCL8) , ubiquitin protein ligase E3 component n⁃recognin 4 ( UBR4 ) , jun proto⁃oncogene ( JUN ) , platelet⁃activating factor receptor (PTAFR) , Fc fragment of IgE , high affinity I , receptor for; gamma polypeptide (FCER1G) , G protein⁃coupled
receptor 84 (GPR84) , plasminogen activator, urokinase (PLAU) . The potential herbs predicted for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction were Centipede (P = 0. 003 30) , Rithoma Curcuma (P = 0. 002 39) , Curcuma (P = 0. 002 40) , Paris polyphylla Smith (P = 0. 002 48) , Salviae miltiorrhizae (P = 0. 002 72) , Fritillary bulb (P = 0. 003 71) , and Panax ginseng (P = 0. 001 59) .
Conclusion
Traditional Chinese medicines such as Rithoma curcuma in activating blood and removing blood stasis medicine , Panax ginseng in nourishing Qi , and Fritillary bulb in medicine for the treatment of cough and asthma have protective effects on acute myocardial infarction. The mechanism of action may be related to the regulation of immune and anti⁃inflammatory signaling pathways.


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