1.Construction of glucose oxidase–loaded nanogels and its inhibition effect on the Warburg effect in glioma cells
Wenbo ZHOU ; Weilin LI ; Wuting DAI ; Ruiyao LIU ; Yuan YU
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2026;44(3):132-136
Objective To construct glucose oxidase(GOx)–loaded nanogels (GONGs), optimize their formulation, and evaluate their capacity to inhibit the Warburg effect in glioma cells. Methods A responsive polymer (HAM) was synthesized and used to self-assemble GONGs, which were then characterized. Encapsulation efficiency and drug loading were determined using fluorescence spectrophotometry. Biocompatibility was tested by measuring cytotoxicity and hemolytic activity. Western blotting was used to evaluate the effects of GONGs on the expression of proteins associated with the Warburg phenotype and oxidative damage in glioma cells. Results GONGs prepared at a drug–to–polymer ratio of 1∶10 exhibited a particle size of 140.3 nm and a zeta potential of −27.2 mV. Compared with free GOx, GONGs markedly reduced cytotoxicity, increased the IC50 in hUVEC cells from 2.150 nmol/L to 74.86 nmol/L, and significantly decreased hemolysis. At a GOx concentration of 2 nmol/L, GONGs effectively downregulated glycolysis-related proteins, such as HK2 and LDHA, and inhibited glutamine metabolism in glioma cells. Conclusion GONGs exhibited high GOx loading capacity, significantly reduced GOx-induced cytotoxicity, inhibited the Warburg effect in glioma cells and induced oxidative damage.
2.Chest CT imaging features of occupational pneumoconiosis induced by dust of iron and iron compounds
Yan REN ; Rongrong LIU ; Wenyen YAO ; Wenbo DING ; Min LI
China Occupational Medicine 2026;53(1):99-102
Objective To analyze the chest computed tomography (CT) imaging features of occupational pneumoconiosis induced by dust of iron and iron compounds (OPTIDIC), and to explore imaging evidence for its diagnosis and differential diagnosis. Methods Abnormal coronal multiplanar reconstruction CT images of 19 patients with OPTIDIC were analyzed retrospectively, and imaging findings were compared with those from chest digital radiography (DR). Results Chest CT imaging of 19 patients with OPTIDIC showed multiple small, round opacities in both lungs, with predominantly low-density nodules in 14 cases, and high-density nodules in five cases. Nodules were mainly distributed in the upper and middle lung zones in 15 cases and diffusely distributed in four cases. Hilar/mediastinal lymphadenopathy and lymph node calcification were observed in 11 and 6 cases, respectively. Interlobular septal thickening was observed in six cases, while reticular opacities, increased lung markings, patchy ground-glass opacities, pleural thickening, and emphysema were observed in 6, 4, 7, 5, and 4 cases, respectively. On chest DR, small opacities were classified as p/s and p/t types in 16 and 3 cases, respectively. No large opacities or honeycombing were observed on either coronal chest CT or chest DR among 19 patients with OPTIDIC. Conclusion Chest CT findings of OPTIDIC patients are characterized by small, low-density round opacities, with a predominance in the upper and middle lung zones and frequent hilar and mediastinal lymphadenopathy. CT provides valuable evidence for the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of OPTIDIC.
3.Development of a machine learning-based preoperative prediction model for spread through air spaces in early-stage lung adenocarcinoma
Kai CHU ; Xinrong XU ; Zhenyu LIU ; Qinglin REN ; Wenbo HE ; Minlu HU ; Xiaolin WANG ; Yusheng SHU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(08):1212-1221
Objective To develop and validate a machine learning model based on preoperative clinical characteristics, laboratory indices, and radiological features for the non-invasive prediction of spread through air spaces (STAS) in patients with early-stage lung adenocarcinoma. Methods Preoperative data from patients with early-stage lung adenocarcinoma who underwent surgical resection at Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital between January 2020 and August 2025 were retrospectively collected. The data included clinical characteristics, laboratory indices, and radiological features. Patients were divided into a STAS-positive and a STAS-negative group based on postoperative pathological findings. The dataset was randomly split into a training set and a testing set at a 7 : 3 ratio. Feature variables were selected using the maximum relevance and minimum redundancy (mRMR) algorithm and the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression. Five machine learning models were constructed: logistic regression (LR), random forest (RF), support vector machine (SVM), light gradient boosting machine (LightGBM), and extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost). Model performance was evaluated using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) and decision curve analysis (DCA). The shapley additive explanations (SHAP) method was employed to interpret the optimal prediction model. Results A total of 377 patients were included, comprising 177 (46.9%) males and 200 (53.1%) females, with a mean age of (63.31±9.73) years. There were 261 patients in the training set and 116 patients in the testing set. In the training set, statistically significant differences were observed between the STAS-positive group (n=130) and STAS-negative group (n=131) across multiple features, including age, sex, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR), clinical T stage, and maximum solid component diameter (P<0.05). A final set of 10 feature variables was selected by combining mRMR and LASSO regression, and five machine learning models (LR, RF, SVM, LightGBM, XGBoost) were developed. The XGBoost model demonstrated optimal performance in both the training and testing sets, achieving AUCs of 0.947 [95%CI (0.920, 0.975)] and 0.943 [95%CI (0.894, 0.993)], respectively. DCA indicated that the XGBoost model provided a high net clinical benefit across a wide range of threshold probabilities. SHAP analysis revealed that the vessel convergence sign, clinical T stage, age, consolidation-to-tumor ratio (CTR), and MLR were the features with the highest contributions to STAS prediction. Conclusion The XGBoost model effectively predicts preoperative STAS status in early-stage lung adenocarcinoma, exhibiting excellent discriminative performance and good clinical interpretability. Key predictors such as the vessel convergence sign, clinical T stage, age and CTR provide a crucial reference for preoperative risk assessment and the individualized selection of surgical strategies, ultimately benefiting patients.
4.DING Ying's Experience in Treating Children with IgA Nephropathy from the Perspective of "Wind-Induced Water Turbidity"
Yudi LI ; Yan XU ; Xiaodan REN ; Wenbo LIU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(3):228-232
To summarize Professor DING Ying's clinical experience in treating children's IgA nephropathy from the perspective of "wind-induced water turbidity". It is believed that the core pathogenesis of IgA nephropathy in children is the wind stimμlating water to become turbidity, and the basic treatment principles are to eliminate wind and settle viscera, and to remove turbidity and drain water. For those with the syndrome of wind-heat invading the lungs and injury to blood collaterals, modified Yinqiao Powder (银翘散) combined with Xiaoji Decoction (小蓟饮子) could be used; for those with dampness-heat in Sanjiao, heavy dampness and light heat pattern, modified Sanren Decoction (三仁汤) combined with Bazheng Powder (八正散) could be used; for those with lung-spleen qi deficiency and kidney essence depletion pattern, modified Buzhong Yiqi Decoction (补中益气汤) combined with Wuzi Yanzong Pill (五子衍宗丸) could be used; for those with deficiency of both qi and yin, kidney deficiency with stasis pattern, self-prescribed Yishen Huazhuo Formula (益肾化浊方) could be used. Meanwhile on the basis of pattern identification and treatment, rattan-type herbs could be combined in use in order to unblock the meridians and collaterals.
5.Study on the Effectiveness and Safety of Linggui Qihua No.2 Prescription in Treating Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
Siyu LIU ; Wenbo QIAO ; Xiaoyu LIANG ; Yujiao SHI ; Yongcheng LIU ; Chenguang YANG ; Guoju DONG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(6):167-172
Objective To investigate the efficacy and safety of Linggui Qihua No.2 Prescription(LGQH2)in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction(HFpEF).Methods Totally 60 HFpEF patients were randomly divided into experimental group and control group according to random number table method,with 30 patients in each group.On the basis of standardized treatment for heart failure,the experimental group was given LGQH2 granules,13 g/time,twice a day,orally;the control group was given placebo granules of LGQH2,with the same administration method as the experimental group.The treatment course for both groups was 4 weeks.6-minute walking distance(6MWD),Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire(KCCQ)score,TCM syndrome score and serum NT-proBNP levels.Echocardiography was used to detect the ratio of early diastolic blood flow velocity(E)at the mitral valve to early diastolic myocardial motion velocity(e')at the mitral annulus,left atrial diameter(LAD),left ventricular end-diastolic diameter(LVEDD)and interventricular septal thickness(IVST).Adverse reactions and events were also recorded.Results Compared with before treatment,both groups showed significant improvement in 6MWD,KCCQ score,TCM syndrome score,serum NT proBNP,and E/e'after treatment(P<0.05),and there was no statistical significance in LAD,LVEDD and IVST between the two groups(P>0.05);after treatment,the experimental group showed better improvement in 6MWD,KCCQ score,TCM syndrome score and E/e'compared to the control group(P<0.05).During the research process,neither group of patients experienced any adverse reactions or events.Conclusion LGQH2 Prescription can effectively enhance exercise tolerance and cardiac function of HFpEF patients,alleviate symptoms,improve quality of life,and inhibit diastolic dysfunction of the heart,without notable adverse reactions.
6.Exploration on the influence of continuous infusion with long time on infusion precision of infusion pump
Changxin ZHANG ; Yu WANG ; Wenbo ZHOU ; Huiqing LIU ; Jing ZHAO
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(7):177-179,187
Objective:To investigate the influence of continuous infusion with long time on infusion precision of infusion pump,and establish a predictive model for flow velocity to predict the change of flow velocity of infusion pump after infusion with long time,so as to provide reference for the use of infusion pump in clinical treatment.Methods:Six infusion sets of different models,numbered A to F,were selected.A 24-hour continuous infusion experiment was conducted using an infusion pump with the above six infusion sets.The flow rate of the infusion pump was set to 100 mL/h,and real-time data of the infusion speed was recorded to evaluate the performance changes of the infusion pump under long-term continuous infusion.A flow rate prediction model for the infusion pump was established based on the research data,and the accuracy of the model was verified.Results:After 24 hours of continuous infusion,the infusion accuracy of infusion sets A to F showed varying degrees of decline over time.The final infusion accuracies were 96.47%,97.95%,92.56%,88.41%,89.26%,93.93%,respectively,with corresponding flow rate errors of 3.53%,2.05%,7.44%,11.59%,10.74%,6.07%.The prediction model established in this study was used to predict the flow rate of the infusion pump during 24-36 hours of continuous infusion.Compared with the actual flow rate under the same conditions,the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05).Conclusion:Long-term continuous infusion affects the infusion accuracy of the infusion pump,resulting in a decrease in infusion speed.The established flow rate prediction model can accurately predict the flow rate of the infusion pump after long-term continuous infusion,providing a useful reference for the clinical application of infusion pumps.
7.Protective effect of myrislignan on autoimmune hepatitis in mice
Xueyang SUN ; Wenbo LI ; Lin WANG ; Zhihong LIU ; Junfeng ZHANG ; Fenglian YAN ; Hui ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2025;45(11):920-927
Objective:To investigate the protective effect of myrislignan(MRL)on concanavalin A(Con A)-induced autoimmune hepatitis(AIH).Methods:C57BL/6J mice were divided into the following groups using a random number table,with five mice in each group:control group,MRL group,model group(Con A group),and MRL pretreatment group(MRL+Con A group). MRL was injected intraperitoneally at a dose of 30 μg/g;3 h after pretreatment,Con A(18 μg/g)was administrated by intravenous injection;mouse livers and serum samples were collected 12 h after injection for measuring serum transaminase levels and liver cell apoptosis. The mRNA and protein expression levels of IL-6,IL-12,and TNF-α were measured using qRT-PCR and ELISA. Flow cytometry was performed to detect the proportion and activation status of macrophages in liver tissues. Bone marrow-derived macrophages(BMDMs)were isolated and induced in vitro to analyze the regulatory effect of MRL on macrophages. One-way analysis of variance was used to compare the differences in various indicators among groups. Results:Compared with the Con A group,MRL(30 μg/g)pretreatment significantly reduced alanine aminotransferase( P<0.05)and aspartate transaminase( P<0.01)levels,attenuated liver oxidative stress(increased superoxide dismutase activity,while decreased levels of malondialdehyde and myeloperoxidase;all P<0.05),and suppressed hepatocyte apoptosis( P<0.01). Both in vivo and in vitro experiments confirmed that MRL(30 μg/g)could reduce the proportion of M1 macrophages( in vivo: P<0.05; in vitro:all P<0.001)and inhibit macrophage activation( in vivo: P<0.01; in vitro:all P<0.05). Conclusion:MRL effectively prevents Con A-induced autoimmune hepatitis by inhibiting liver cell apoptosis,attenuating liver oxidative stress,suppressing M1 macrophage polarization,and reducing inflammatory cytokine expression.
8.Correlation between ApoB/ApoA-I ratio and unstable carotid plaque in a neurologically healthy population receiving health check-ups
Yang LIU ; Wenbo LI ; Qin XU ; Wei ZHENG ; Jie LIU ; Longyou ZHANG ; Ying ZHANG ; Yin HONG ; Juan LI ; Anxin WANG ; Huaguang ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2025;19(12):973-979
Objective:To investigate the correlation between the ratio of apolipoprotein B to apolipoprotein A-I (ApoB/ApoA-I) and unstable carotid plaque in a neurologically healthy population receiving health check-ups.Methods:This cross-sectional study consecutively enrolled 1 149 neurologically healthy individuals who underwent physical examinations at the Health Management Centre of Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, from October 2021 to September 2022. All eligible participants completed standardized questionnaires, physical examinations and laboratory tests. Laboratory tests of lipid metabolism-related biomarkers included total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), ApoA-I, and ApoB; non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and the ApoB/ApoA-I ratio were subsequently calculated. The carotid plaque stability was evaluated using superb microvascular imaging technology. The participants were classified into unstable plaque group (341 cases) and stable plaque group (808 cases) according to the presence or absence of intraplaque neovascularization. The univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to explore the correlation between the ApoB/ApoA-I ratio and unstable carotid plaques.Results:The study enrolled 1 149 participants totally, with a median age of 57 (49-63) years, including 771 males (67.10%) and 378 females (32.90%), and 341 cases (29.68%) were found with unstable carotid plaques. The unstable plaque group had a higher proportion of males, smoking history, diabetes history, along with higher waist-to-hip ratio and ApoB/ApoA-I ratio compared to the stable plaque group [76.54% vs 63.12%, 33.43% vs 22.77%, 19.06% vs 13.37%, 0.91 (0.85, 0.94) vs 0.89 (0.84, 0.93), 0.64 (0.51, 0.76) vs 0.59 (0.48, 0.72)], while HDL-C and ApoA-I levels were lower [1.39 (1.19, 1.63) vs 1.44 (1.24, 1.66) mmol/L, 1.43 (1.29, 1.60) vs 1.51 (1.36, 1.68) g/L] (all P<0.05). An elevated ApoB/ApoA-I ratio was positively associated with the risk of unstable carotid plaque ( OR=1.61, 95% CI: 1.13-2.29, P=0.008; P for trend<0.001). After adjusting for age, gender, waist-to-hip ratio, history of hypertension, history of diabetes, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, history of smoking and estimated glomerular filtration rate, the positive association between elevated ApoB/ApoA-I ratio and the risk of unstable carotid plaque remained significant ( OR=1.48, 95% CI: 1.01-2.16, P=0.044; P for trend=0.004). Conclusion:In a neurologically healthy population receiving health check-ups, an elevated ApoB/ApoA-I ratio may increase the risk of unstable carotid plaque.
9.Single-site mutation regulates thermal stability of cataract-related human γC crystallin protein structure
Mingwei LIU ; Mingrui CHEN ; Chenxuan WANG ; Wenbo ZHANG
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2025;45(11):1415-1419
Objective To find the molecular mechanism underlying the effect of congenital cataract related 129th single-site mutation G129C on the thermal stability of human γC crystallin(HγC)protein structure.Methods HγC-WT and HγC-G129C were expressed and purified in vitro.The changes of intrinsic fluorescence intensity and static light scattering intensity of proteins with temperature were measured,and the temperature dependence of the folding and aggregation structures of HγC-WT and HγC-G129C was compared.Results When temperature was be-low 65 ℃,the barycentric mean of the intrinsic fluorescence of HγC-WT and HγC-G129C shifted towards a longer wavelength and the fluorescence intensity decreased with the increasing temperature,which was believed to be the evidence of unfolded protein conformation.When the temperature was higher than 65 ℃,the static light scattering intensity increased significantly with the temperature,indicating the protein aggregation upon heating.The wild-type HγC-G129C showed a stronger aggregation potency.During the thermal de-naturation process of HγC-WT and HγC-G 129C,the crossing-point temperatures were 74.5 ℃ and 55.5 ℃,respectively.HγC-WT showed higher thermal stability.Conclusions The congenital cataract-associated G129C mutation significantly weakens conforma-tional stability of γC-crystallin.
10.Experimental study of ursolic acid regulating HMGB1/TLR4 pathway to reduce intestinal barrier injury in a rat model of ulcerative colitis
Hongxin LI ; Jing LIU ; Zewen FAN ; Wenbo XU
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(3):620-627
Objective:To investigate the mechanism of ursolic acid regulating HMGB1/TLR4 pathway in reducing intestinal barrier injury in a rat model of ulcerative colitis(UC).Methods:Rats were randomly divided into control group,model group,glycyr-rhizic acid(HMGB1 inhibitor)group,ursolic acid group and glycyrrhizic acid+ursolic acid group,with 12 rats in each group.UC rat model was induced by tritrobenzene sulfonate enema.After drug administration,body weight and disease activity index(DAI)score were performed of rats in each group;pathological morphology of colonic mucosa was detected by HE staining,the thickness of mucosa and height of villi were compared;levels of catalase(CAT),superoxide dismutase(SOD),malondialdehyde(MDA)in colon tissue,levels of serum diamine oxidase(DAO),and intestinal fatty acid binding protein(I-FABP),TNF-α,IL-18,IL-6 were detected by kits;expression levels of tight junction proteins(Claudin-1,ZO-1,Occludin)and HMGB1/TLR4 pathway proteins(HMGB1,TLR4,MyD88)in colon tissues were detected by Western blotting.Expression levels of HMGB1,TLR4 and MyD88 in colonic tissue were detected by immunohistochemistry.Results:Compared with control group,colonic mucosal tissue of model group had severe pathological injury,the body weight,mucosal thickness,villus height,CAT,SOD,Claudin-1,ZO-1 and Occludin levels in colon tis-sue were significantly reduced,while DAI score,serum DAO,I-FABP,TNF-α,IL-18 and IL-6 levels,colon tissue MDA,HMGB1,TLR4 and MyD88 levels were significantly increased(P<0.05);compared with model group,pathological injury of colonic mucosal tissue of rats in ursolic acid group,glycyrrhizic acid group and glycyrrhizic acid+ursolic acid group were reduced,body weight,muco-sal thickness,villus height,colon tissue CAT,SOD,Claudin-1,ZO-1 and Occludin levels were significantly increased,while DAI score,serum DAO,I-FABP,TNF-α,IL-18 and IL-6 levels,colon tissue MDA,HMGB1,TLR4 and MyD88 levels were significantly reduced(P<0.05);combined intervention of glycyrrhizic acid and ursolic acid could enhance the influence of ursolic acid on the above indexes(P<0.05).Conclusion:Ursolic acid can inhibit inflammation,reduce the level of oxidative stress,reduce the colonic mucosal injury of UC rats,repair the intestinal mucosal barrier function,and improve the clinical symptoms of rats,which may be achieved by down-regulating the HMGB1/TLR4 pathway.

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