1.Effects and Mechanisms of Anti-proliferative,Migration,and Invasion of Tetrandrine Against Melano-ma:A Study Based on Network Pharmacology and In Vivo and In Vitro Experiments
Jiao LIANG ; Wenli MAO ; Lisheng ZHANG ; Congyan HOU ; Sirou CHEN ; Ren ZHANG ; Yanli HE
Traditional Chinese Drug Research & Clinical Pharmacology 2023;34(12):1743-1752
Objective To observe the effects of tetrandrine on the proliferation,migration,and invasion of melanoma cell B16,and to explore its effects on epithelial mesenchymal transition(EMT)and potential regulatory mechanisms.Methods(1)The proliferation of B16 cells was detected by CCK-8 assay after 0,2,4,6,8 and 10 μmol·L-1 of tetrandrine intervention for 24 and 48 hours.The colony formation ability of B16 cells was detected by plate clone formation assay after 1,2 and 4 μmol·L-1 of tetrandrine intervention;the migration and invasion ability of B16 cells was detected by cell scratch assay and Transwell invasion assay;the expressions of N-cadherin,Vimentin and E-cadherin related to EMT in B16 cells were detected by Western Blot assay.The mouse melanoma lung metastasis model was replicated by tail vein injection of B16 cells to observe the effects of tetrandrine(50 and 100 mg·kg-1)administered by gavage on the number of metastatic tumor nodules in the lungs of mice.(2)The CTD,SwissTargetPrediction and Similarity Ensemble Approach databases were used to predict the targets of tetrandrine;the GeneCards database was used to search for targets related to melanoma disease;the intersection of these two databases was taken as the potential target of tetrandrine for melanoma treatment.The intersected targets were imported into STRING database to construct protein-protein interaction(PPI)network and screen the core targets;the intersected targets were imported into DAVID database for GO function and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis;and molecular docking between tetrandrine and the core targets was verified by Autodock software.(3)In vivo experimental validation:after intervention of 1,2 and 4 μmol·L-1 tetrandrine,Western Blot method was used to detect the expression of the key pathway AKT/NF-κB/CREB pathway-related proteins;and AKT agonist SC79 was used to validate the replication experiments.Results(1)The IC50 of B16 cells intervened by tetrandrine was 4.273 and 4.085 μmol·L-1 at 24 and 48 hours.Compared with the control group,the colony forming ability,scratch healing rate and invasion rate of cells in the 1,2 and 4 μmol·L-1 tetrandrine group were all significantly reduced(P<0.05,P<0.01,P<0.001);the expressions of cellular Vimentin and N-cadherin protein expressions were significantly down-regulated(P<0.01,P<0.001),and E-cadherin protein expression was significantly up-regulated(P<0.01,P<0.001).Compared with the model control group,the number of melanoma lung metastatic nodules was significantly reduced in the mice in the high-dose group of tetrandrine(P<0.05).(2)A total of 60 potential targets were obtained for the treatment of melanoma with tetrandrine;core targets such as AKT1,TNF,CCND1,RELA,CASP9,CHUK,and CREBBP were further screened,among which AKT1 was the most strongly interacting target;the signaling pathways such as apoptosis,FoxO,TNF,PI3K-AKT,and NF-κB were mainly involved.The molecular docking showed that tetrandrine had strong binding activity with AKT1,TNF,RELA and other core targets.Compared with the control group,protein expressions of p-AKT/AKT,p-NF-κB p65/NF-κ B p65,and p-CREB/CREB were significantly down-regulated in the cells of the tetrandrine 1,2,and 4 μmol·L-1 groups(P<0.05,P<0.01);protein expressions of p-AKT and p-NF-κB p65 were significantly up-regulated in the cells of the SC79 group(P<0.001).Compared with the SC79 group,protein expressions of p-AKT,p-NF-κB p65,and p-CREB were significantly down-regulated in the cells of the 2 μmol·L-1 tetrandrine+ SC79 group(P<0.001).Conclusion Tetrandrine may inhibit the proliferation,migration,invasion and EMT of mouse melanoma by regulating the AKT/NF-κB/CREB pathway,and thus inhibit the lung metastasis of mouse melanoma.
2.Effects of prolonged distant voyage on the motor system of naval afloat personnel onboard a certain surface ship
Depeng MENG ; Lisheng HOU ; Xingfeng ZHENG ; Ning YANG ; Chunling HOU
Chinese journal of nautical medicine and hyperbaric medicine 2018;25(1):5-8
Objective To investigate the incidence of motor system disorders or symptoms that occurred among naval afloat personnel onboard a certain naval surface ship after a prolonged distant voyage.Methods In the year of 2015,a randomized questionnaire survey was carried out among the naval afloat personnel,who experienced a prolonged ocean-going voyage greater than 5 months with a total distance as far as 32 500 nautical miles,covering 4 continents and crossing 2 great oceans.All the subjects finished the questionnaire survey independently and all the questionnaire survey forms were recovered on site and statistical analyses were made by Excel and SPSS 13.0 software.Results Totally,109 copies of questionnaire were issued and 95 copies were recovered,and 90 copies were confirmed valid,with a total valid rate of 94.7%.The average age of the subjects (11 females and 79 males) was (25.12 ± 4.63) years.There were 22 naval afloat personnel with past motor system chronic diseases,accounting for 24.4%.Before prolong distant voyage,52 people complained of motor system disorders (52/90),accounting for 58%,but after prolonged distant voyage,58 people complained of motor system disorders (58/90),accounting for 65.2%.Before prolonged distant voyage,in the ship crew who lived in the relatively dry cabins,22 people complained of motor system disorders (22/33),accounting for 66.7%,but after prolonged distant voyage,21 people complained of motor system disorders (21/33),accounting for 63.6%.However,Before prolonged distant voyage,in the ship crew who lived in the relatively humid cabins,25 people complained of motor system disorders (25/46),accounting for 54.3%,but after prolonged distant voyage,34 people complained of motor system disorders (34/46),accounting for 73.9%.Conclusions Various environmental factors during prolonged distant voyage,particularly humidity in living cabins,exerted negative effects on musculoskeletal system.More strict prophylactic countermeasures should be applied.Due to high incidence of musculoskeletal system disorders,poor knowledge of the naval ship crew about the prevention and treatment of the disorders and their urgent desire to obtain required necessary consultation on the disorders,corresponding medical service should be provided in accordance with the above-mentioned features.
3.Effects of prolonged distant voyage on the motor system of naval afloat personnel onboard a certain surface ship
Depeng MENG ; Lisheng HOU ; Xingfeng ZHENG ; Ning YANG ; Chunling HOU
Chinese journal of nautical medicine and hyperbaric medicine 2018;25(1):5-8
Objective To investigate the incidence of motor system disorders or symptoms that occurred among naval afloat personnel onboard a certain naval surface ship after a prolonged distant voyage.Methods In the year of 2015,a randomized questionnaire survey was carried out among the naval afloat personnel,who experienced a prolonged ocean-going voyage greater than 5 months with a total distance as far as 32 500 nautical miles,covering 4 continents and crossing 2 great oceans.All the subjects finished the questionnaire survey independently and all the questionnaire survey forms were recovered on site and statistical analyses were made by Excel and SPSS 13.0 software.Results Totally,109 copies of questionnaire were issued and 95 copies were recovered,and 90 copies were confirmed valid,with a total valid rate of 94.7%.The average age of the subjects (11 females and 79 males) was (25.12 ± 4.63) years.There were 22 naval afloat personnel with past motor system chronic diseases,accounting for 24.4%.Before prolong distant voyage,52 people complained of motor system disorders (52/90),accounting for 58%,but after prolonged distant voyage,58 people complained of motor system disorders (58/90),accounting for 65.2%.Before prolonged distant voyage,in the ship crew who lived in the relatively dry cabins,22 people complained of motor system disorders (22/33),accounting for 66.7%,but after prolonged distant voyage,21 people complained of motor system disorders (21/33),accounting for 63.6%.However,Before prolonged distant voyage,in the ship crew who lived in the relatively humid cabins,25 people complained of motor system disorders (25/46),accounting for 54.3%,but after prolonged distant voyage,34 people complained of motor system disorders (34/46),accounting for 73.9%.Conclusions Various environmental factors during prolonged distant voyage,particularly humidity in living cabins,exerted negative effects on musculoskeletal system.More strict prophylactic countermeasures should be applied.Due to high incidence of musculoskeletal system disorders,poor knowledge of the naval ship crew about the prevention and treatment of the disorders and their urgent desire to obtain required necessary consultation on the disorders,corresponding medical service should be provided in accordance with the above-mentioned features.
4.Shortfalls of the overseas service module of the electronic medical information workstation onboard the hospital ship "Ark Peace" and suggestions for improvement
Lisheng HOU ; Jianhong WU ; Yan YAN ; Yan ZHUANG ; Jing XIA ; Tao SUN ; Shan ZHOU ; Bing WEI
Chinese journal of nautical medicine and hyperbaric medicine 2017;24(4):260-263,318
Objective The overseas service module of the electronic medical information workstation (EMIW) onboard the hospital ship "Ark Peace" was summarily analyzed in this paper.Yet,shortfalls still existed in the system.For further improvement,suggestions were provided for upgrade.Methods Shortfalls in EMIW,were colleted in terms of hardware and software.Results There were shortfalls in terms of hardware and software.With respect to hardware,there were insufficient printers.Certain registration cards could not be recognized by the card reader,so card replacement should be implemented without delay.Due to insufficiency of network capability,CT images could not be transmitted via network.With regard to software,the doctor/nurse station could neither rectify wrong information stored in the registration card,nor recognize the corrected in.formation in the card.The tool buttons and the size of the words on the interface were too small,without a 3-dimensional sensation,and as a result,it was difficult for the operators to recognize whether a command had been executed or not.As the doctor/nurse station had outpatient and ward functions,there were too manv ineffective items.In addition,there were too many tedious procedures to operate.Conclusions In view of the shortfalls in the present EMIW,following recommendations were proposed:providing more printers,ensuring the quality of registration cards,easy replacement and correction of the information stored in the card at the doctor/nurse station,and provision of reliable network with stable,high speed and sufficient performance.Separate outpatient and inpatient doctor/nurse station system should replace the present system with more friendly interface and simple operation.
5.Shortfalls of the overseas service module of the electronic medical information workstation onboard the hospital ship "Ark Peace" and suggestions for improvement
Lisheng HOU ; Jianhong WU ; Yan YAN ; Yan ZHUANG ; Jing XIA ; Tao SUN ; Shan ZHOU ; Bing WEI
Chinese journal of nautical medicine and hyperbaric medicine 2017;24(4):260-263,318
Objective The overseas service module of the electronic medical information workstation (EMIW) onboard the hospital ship "Ark Peace" was summarily analyzed in this paper.Yet,shortfalls still existed in the system.For further improvement,suggestions were provided for upgrade.Methods Shortfalls in EMIW,were colleted in terms of hardware and software.Results There were shortfalls in terms of hardware and software.With respect to hardware,there were insufficient printers.Certain registration cards could not be recognized by the card reader,so card replacement should be implemented without delay.Due to insufficiency of network capability,CT images could not be transmitted via network.With regard to software,the doctor/nurse station could neither rectify wrong information stored in the registration card,nor recognize the corrected in.formation in the card.The tool buttons and the size of the words on the interface were too small,without a 3-dimensional sensation,and as a result,it was difficult for the operators to recognize whether a command had been executed or not.As the doctor/nurse station had outpatient and ward functions,there were too manv ineffective items.In addition,there were too many tedious procedures to operate.Conclusions In view of the shortfalls in the present EMIW,following recommendations were proposed:providing more printers,ensuring the quality of registration cards,easy replacement and correction of the information stored in the card at the doctor/nurse station,and provision of reliable network with stable,high speed and sufficient performance.Separate outpatient and inpatient doctor/nurse station system should replace the present system with more friendly interface and simple operation.
6.Classification pattern of overseas medical services at Grenada station during Mission Harmony-2015
Jing XIA ; Shan ZHOU ; Weiping CAI ; Haitao WANG ; Wei FANG ; Lisheng HOU ; Qifang LIU ; Jianxiang WU ; Tao SUN
Military Medical Sciences 2016;40(3):178-180
Objective To summarize the characteristics of medical service patterns at Grenada station of Mission Harmony-2015 so as to provide reference for future overseas services in similar island countries .Methods After detailed analysis of actual conditions of the countries visited and efficient communication with host country health organizations , we made an appropriate adjustment of the medical service pattern , which involved multi-site screening of general patients , followed by intensive checkups and treatment aboard the hospital ship .Results The procedure of diagnosis and treatment was streamlined and the efficacy of medical services was significantly enhanced to meet the maximum medical demand of local residents.Grenada became a station with the largest number of patients who received top-quality fee-free healthcare during Mission Harmony-2015 .Conclusion Adjustment of medical service patterns according to the actual conditions could deliver a desired effect during overseas missions .
7.The Expression of HDAC2 In PeripheraI BIood MononucIear CeIIs from Patients with Sudden SensorineuraI Hearing Loss
Jie HOU ; Yanhong DAI ; Lisheng XIE ; Qiongqiong ZHOU ; Wandong SHE
Journal of Audiology and Speech Pathology 2014;(6):559-563
Objective To evaluate expression of HDAC2 in peripheral blood mononuclear cells(PBMCs)from glucocorticoid-resistant versus glucocorticoid-sensitive patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss and identi-ty the relationship between the level of HDAC2 and glucocorticoid insensitivity.Methods PBMCs were collected from10 patients with deviation of nasal septum (control group)and 20 sudden sensorineural hearing loss patients be-fore and after intratympanic methylprednisolone for 10 days.We divided the SSNHL patients into 2 groups (GC sensitive group and GC insensitive group)according to their hearing recovery.Real time PCR and HDAC2 Assay Kit were used to detect the expression level of HDAC2 mRNA and HDAC2 activity in PBMCs.The data were analyzed with SPSS 17.0 software.ResuIts Before intratympanic methylprednisolone,the level of HDAC2 activity were sig-nificantly depressed in SSNHL patients,while the HDAC2 mRNA expressing much higher than the control group. The expression level of HDAC2 mRNA increased significantly after intratympanic methylprednisolone.The HDAC2 activity in GC sensitive group increased significantly.ConcIusion Knockdown of HDAC2 expression induces corti-costeroid in-sensitivity.Glucocorticoids can increase the expression of HDAC2 mRNA.HDAC2 activity can be down-regulated by post-translational modifications.
8.The Influences of Dopamine on Glutamate Receptor NMDA NR_1 and NMDA NR_(2A) in the Cochlea of Guinea Pigs
Zhiqiang HOU ; Lisheng YU ; Xingqi LI
Journal of Audiology and Speech Pathology 2010;18(2):153-156
Objective To study the correlation between dopamine and glutamate receptor NMDA NR_1 and NMDA NR_(2A),and to share the understanding of the mechanism of dopamine in the synaptic complex of inner hair cells.Methods Forty guinea pigs were divided randomly into four groups and the whole intacochlear perfusions were performed.The perfused cochleas were taken out as preparations 2 hours after perfusing,the contralateral cochleas were also taken out as the normal control group in the group perfused with artifical perilymph solutions.All the preparations were divided into 5 groups:①normal control cochleas;②perfused with artificial perilymph solutions;③perfused with artifical perilymph solutions containing 10 mmol/L dopamine;④perfused with artificial perilymph so lutions containing 30 mmol/L dopamine;⑤perfused with artifical perilymph solutions containing 50 mmol/L dopa mine.The semi-quantitive RT-PCR was used to observe the difference in the amount of glutamate receptor NMDA NR_1、NMDA NR_(2A).Results Dopamine inhibited the compound action potential(CAP),the increase of CAP threshold was observed and correlated with the contentration of dopamine in the perfusion solution.Regarding the amount of glutamate receptor NMDA NR_1 mRNA,there was no significant difference between group ① and group ② (P>0.05).But a significant difference was observed the other 3 groups when compared to group ①(P<0.05).No significant difference was detected among the 5 groups in the amount of glutamate receptor NMDA NR_(2A) (P>0.05).Conclusion Dopamine may inhibit the cochlear auditory afferent nerve.The significant correlation between dopamine and glutamate receptor NMDA NR_1 was observed,the amount of glutamate receptor NMDA NR_1 decreased along with the increasing of the contentration of dopamine in the perfusion solution.And there was no significant correlation between dopamine and glutamate receptor NMDA NR_(2A).
9.Assessment of the learning curve for lumbar microendoscopic discectomy
Qing HE ; Dike RUAN ; Lisheng HOU
Orthopedic Journal of China 2006;0(03):-
0.05).The operating time in group A was 106?22.3 min,94.1?29.3 min in group B and 81.6?22.3 min in group C.There were no significant differences between group A and B,or between group B and group C,but there was significant difference(P=0.009) between group A and group C.The was Two cases of dura tear occurred at operatiom and one case was converted to open discectomy in group A.There were three cases of reoperation in group B.There were no intra-and postoperation complications in group C.[Conclusion]From the learning curve of lumbar microendoscopic discectomy,surgeons can master such skill only after performing 30 or more cases of lumbar microendoscopic disecetomy.
10.Roentgenographic Techniques by Digital Radiography and Diagnosis for Subluxation of Patella
Yan XIE ; Lisheng HOU ; Minhua HUANG ; Shouhai WANG ; Shuchen ZHAO ; Yongjun ZUO
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2003;0(10):-
Objective To evaluate the reliability of axial view of patella with the knee joint flexed at 60 and 90 degrees on imaging diagnosis of patellar subluxation with DR (digital radiography). Methods 60 cases confirmed patella subluxation were reviewed retrospectively. In addition to routine anteroposterior and lateral DR views, axial DR views of patella with the knee flexed at 60 degrees and 90 degrees were taken meanwhile. Results Of the 60 cases, 45 failed to provide any patellar problems, while the other 15 cases revealed suspicious imaging view of patella subluxation in their normal AP and lateral DR views. In the axial DR views of patella with the knee flexed at 60 degrees and 90 degrees, 50, 4 and 6 cases revealed subluxation, suspicious subluxation and normal alignment of patella. Conclusion Axial DR view of patella with the knee joint flexed at 60 and 90 degrees could provide helpful roentgenographic information in determining the existence of patella subluxation.

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