1.Modified Huangqi Jianzhong Decoction Alleviates Gastric Precancerous Conditions in Mice by Regulating Mitochondrial Function via FoxO3/ROS Signaling Pathway
Yueqiang WEN ; Li ZHOU ; Dan LUO ; Maoyuan ZHAO ; Jun HAN ; Xueyi LI ; Jianguo LI ; Zhelin HE ; Tao SHEN ; Jinhao ZENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(14):216-225
ObjectiveTo investigate the therapeutic effects and mechanisms of modified Huangqi Jianzhong decoction (HQJZ) on gastric precancerous conditions (GPC). MethodsIn the cell experiment, human gastric mucosal epithelial cells underwent malignant transformation induced by N-methyl-N′-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine (MNNG) for the modeling of GPC (MC cells). The cells were allocated into four groups: control , model, low-dose HQJZ (HQJZ-L), and high-dose HQJZ (HQJZ-H). The control and model groups were cultured with the complete medium, while HQJZ-L and HQJZ-H groups received additional interventions with HQJZ at low (0.5 g·L-1) and high (1.0 g·L-1) doses, respectively. Cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay was used to evaluate cytotoxicity, Transwell assay to assess cell invasion, Annexin V-FITC/PI staining to detect apoptosis, immunofluorescence assay to analyze reactive oxygen species (ROS) expression and mitochondrial autophagy, and Western blot to verify expression of proteins in key pathways. In the animal experiment, the GPC model was established in healthy BALB/c mice through MNNG induction. Twenty-four mice were allocated into four groups: control, model, HQJZ-L, and HQJZ-H. Control and model groups received normal saline (10 mL·kg-1·d-1) orally, while HQJZ-L and HQJZ-H groups were administrated with low-dose (6.24 g·kg-1·d-1) and high-dose (12.48 g·kg-1·d-1) HQJZ, respectively. After treatment, hematoxylin‑eosin (HE) staining and AB-PAS staining were performed to observe histopathological changes in the gastric tissue. Immunofluorescence assay was used to detect reactive oxygen species (ROS) and microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3) levels in the gastric mucosa, TdT-mediated dUTP nick-end labeling (TUNEL) staining to assess apoptosis rates, and Western blotting and immunohistochemistry (IHC) to analyze the expression levels of Ki67, proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), and foxhead box O3 (FoxO3). ResultsCell viability assays showed that HQJZ dose-dependently reduced MC cell viability compared with the control group (P<0.05, P<0.01). Transwell assays revealed that the model group exhibited enhanced cell invasion compared with the control group (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, HQJZ treatment attenuated the cell invasion (P<0.05). Gastric mucosal pathology in mice demonstrated that compared with the control group, the model group showed elevated HE and AB-PAS pathological scores (P<0.05), while HQJZ treatment reduced these scores (P<0.05). Transmission electron microscopy revealed increased mitochondrial number and volume in the model group compared with the control group. HQJZ treatment resulted in abnormal mitochondrial structure and significant alterations in rough endoplasmic reticulum morphology and distribution, presenting as dilated and hollow forms. Mitochondrial and apoptosis assessments indicated that compared with the control group, the model group exhibited enhanced Mito Tracker Green fluorescence (P<0.05), no significant change in DCFH-DA fluorescence, Mito Tracker Red CMXRos fluorescence, ROS immunofluorescence, or malondialdehyde (MDA) level, increased GSH level (P<0.05), enhanced LC3 fluorescence (P<0.05), no significant change in apoptosis rate, and elevated ATP content in cells and mouse serum (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, HQJZ treatment reduced Mito Tracker Green fluorescence (P<0.05), increased DCFH-DA fluorescence, Mito Tracker Red fluorescence, MDA level, LC3 fluorescence, and apoptosis rate (P<0.05), and decreased cellular ATP content (P<0.05). The HQJZ-L group showed no significant change in ROS immunofluorescence or GSH level, whereas the HQJZ-H group demonstrated enhanced ROS immunofluorescence and glutathione (GSH) level (P<0.05). Immunohistochemistry and Western blotting revealed that compared with the control group, the model group exhibited increased numbers of PCNA- and Ki67-positive cells (P<0.05) and elevated protein levels of FoxO3, sirtuin 1 (SIRT1), and B-cell lymphoma 6 (Bcl-6) (P<0.05). HQJZ treatment reduced the numbers of PCNA- and Ki67-positive cells (P<0.05) and lowered the protein levels of FoxO3, SIRT1, and Bcl-6 (P<0.05). ConclusionHQJZ alleviates the progression of gastric precancerous lesions by regulating mitochondrial function via the FoxO3/ROS pathway and promoting apoptosis of GPC-malignant cells.
2. Diagnostic value of multimodal magnetic resonance imaging in primary central nervous system lymphoma
Yuqin ZHANG ; Yan DENG ; Maoyuan HE ; Qianjing YAO ; Zhaohua ZHAI
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2019;42(11):1013-1016
Objective:
To investigate the diagnostic value of multimodal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL).
Methods:
The multimodal MRI findings of 16 patients with PCNSL confirmed by histopathology from January 2016 to December 2018 in Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College were retrospectively analyzed. Routine MRI plain scan, enhancement, diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) examination were performed in all cases.
Results:
All 16 patients were diagnosed with diffuse large B cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. There were 7 cases with solitary lesions and 9 cases with multiple lesions. A total of 36 lesions were detected, with 30 above and 6 below the curtain. Sixteen lesions were located in the deep white matter near the ventricle (among which 2 lesions involved the corpus callosum), 5 lesions in the superficial cerebral hemisphere, 7 lesions in basal ganglia, 2 lesions in thalamus, 3 lesions in cerebellum, and 3 lesions were in brainstem. T1WI showed equal or slightly low signal, and T2WI showed equal or slightly high signal. There was different degree of edema around the lesions. 32 lesions were mild to moderate, and 4 lesions were severe. On enhancement scanning, 31 lesions showed patchy, nodular or lumpy uniform enhancement; 5 lesions showed irregular annular enhancement. "Incision" was found in 12 lesions, and "angular" was found in 7 lesions. Obvious enhancement of adjacent meninges or ependymal membranes occurred in 1 case each. DWI showed 29 high signals in the focal areas and 7 equal or slightly high signals, and all apparent dispersion coefficient (ADC) values were reduced. MRS showed that choline peak increased, and N-acetyl aspartate (NAA) peak and creatine peak decreased in all cases. highly elevated lipid peak was observed in 8 cases, inverted lactic acid peak in 3 cases, and both lipid peak and lactic acid peak were observed in 2 cases.
Conclusions
Multimodal MRI can reflect the characteristics of PCNSL from different aspects, which is of great value in improving the diagnostic accuracy of PCNSL.
3.Surgery treatment of hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage in basal ganglia under direct vision by small bone window craniotomy approach assisted by the deep cold light suction
Zhi LIU ; Jun HE ; Qifu REN ; Fangping LI ; Huxiang LAN ; Maoyuan TANG ; Minruo CHEN
China Modern Doctor 2015;(11):48-51
Objective To discuss the clinical results and surgical method in treatment of hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage in basal ganglia. Methods From January 2007 to June 2013, the use of surgery treatment of hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage in basal ganglia under direct vision assisted by the deep cold light suction in 104 cases,all the cases were done through lateral fissure-brain island approach,removing the hematoma with bipolar coagulation and hemostasis at sametime. This paper analyzed the group of patients with surgical methods and clinical efficacy. Results CT scan of intreatment group showed that there were 6 cases of secondary operation because of recurrent hemorrhage, and the hematoma-cleared rate>80% in 73 cases,50%-80% in 21 cases,<50% in 10 cases before operation within 6 hours. According to ADL classification,the 92 cases were alive after operation, good recovery in 65 cases, moderate disability in 22 cases, 5 cases of severe disability, death and give up treatment 12 cases. There was 12 cases of sec-ondary operation because of recurrent hemorrhage in control group, and the hematoma-cleared rate>80% in 16 cases,50%-80%in 23 cases,<50%in 24 cases before operation within 6 hours. According to ADL classification,the 45 cases were alive after operation in control group, good recovery in 14 cases,moderate disability in 16 cases,15 cases of se-vere disability,death and give up treatment 18 cases. There were significant differences between the two groups in op-eration time, intra-operative blood loss, the volume of blood transfusion, hematoma clearance rate, postoperative sur-vival rate and the survival quality ADL grading at half a year, and the indexes mentioned above in treatment group were better than those in control group. Conclusion Surgery treatment of hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage in basal ganglia under direct vision by lateral fissure-brain island approach assisted by the deep cold light suction will shooter the operation time and lower the surgical injury,increase hematoma-cleared rate,it aslo has reliable hemostasis and more effective,so this method is worthy of clinical use.
4.Clinical application of a bioactive nano-hydroxyapatite/polyamide 66 interbody fusion cage
Maoyuan WANG ; Ruilian XIE ; Chunlei HE ; Wuyang LIU ; Weimin HUANG ; Hui GAO
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2013;(34):6179-6182
BACKGROUND:There are various commonly used interbody fusion methods, such as autologous bone,
al ograft bone and titanium-based posterior lumbar interbody fusion, and each method has its own advantages and disadvantages.
OBJECTIVE:To observe the clinical efficacy of a bioactive nano-hydroxyapatite/polyamide 66 fusion cage in posterior lumbar interbody fusion for the treatment of lumbar disease.
METHODS:A retrospective case analysis was conducted on 16 cases treated with posterior lumbar interbody
fusion at the Department of Orthopedic, the First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University from July 2010 to December 2011, and al the patients were implanted with nano-hydroxyapatite/polyamide 66 biological activity fusion cage.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Al the patients were fol owed-up for 10-24 months, and the lumbar pain was significant improved, the lumbar visual analogue score, lumbar Japanese Orthopaedic Association score and Oswestry disability index score were significantly improved during the final fol ow-up period (P<0.05). No internal fixation loosing or broken observed in al the patients during final fol ow-up, and al the patients obtained bone
fusion without nano-hydroxyapatite/polyamide 66 fusion cage displacement or subsidence. The results indicate that nano-hydroxyapatite/polyamide 66 fusion cage for the treatment of posterior lumbar interbody fusion can
reconstruct the lumbar stability and provide immediate stability after implantation, and has good biological activity.
5.EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON SUSCEPTIBILITY OF PRAZIQUANTEL AGAINST SCHISTOSOMA JAPONICUM IN REPEATED CHEMOTHERAPY AREAS IN DONGTING LAKE REGION
Mengzhi SHI ; Dongbao YU ; Wangyuan WEI ; Chushuang ZHANG ; Hongbin HE ; Guifen YANG ; Guangping LI ; Maoyuan REN
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 1989;0(03):-
Objective To explore susceptibility of praziquantel(PQT) against Schistosoma japonicum in the repeated chemotherapy areas in Dongting Lake region of China. Methods Sixty mice were divided into two groups, and infected respectively by cercariae released from the infected snails which were collected from new and old endemic areas. After 5 weeks, the mice in each group were divided into control groups and treatment groups (PQT group). The mice in each PQT group were treated with a single oral dose of praziquantel (600 mg/kg). Three weeks post treatment, mice were dissected, and the number of adults, the stool eggs per gram (EPG), the liver EPG and the hatching rates were observed. Results The worm reduction rates of the PQT groups of new and old epidemic areas were 98.24% and 98.71% respectively, and the stool egg reduction rates 99.94% and 99.64%, the liver egg reduction rates 75.85% and 73.10%,and there were no significant differences between the new and old endemic areas. The stool hatching test was positive in the control groups, and negative in the PQT groups. Conclusion Susceptibility of praziquantel against Schistosoma japonicum does not decrease in repeated chemotherapy areas in Dongting Lake region.

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