1.Study on the inhibitory effect and mechanism of Modified qifang weitong granules on gastric cancer
Xinyuan CHEN ; Chengting WU ; Changzhou XIONG ; Ting WANG ; Yinhang CUI ; Peibin WU ; Wenlong CHEN ; Huilin CHEN ; Caizhi LIN ; Meiwen TANG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(21):2656-2661
OBJECTIVE To investigate the inhibitory effect and mechanism of Modified qifang weitong granules on gastric cancer based on in vitro and in vivo experiments. METHODS Human gastric cancer HGC-27 cells were divided into the following groups: control group (treated with fetal bovine serum), 10% drug-containing serum group, 15% drug-containing serum group, 20% drug-containing serum group, and 5-fluorouracil (5-Fu) group (positive control, 3.90 μg/mL). After culturing the cells in each group with the corresponding serum/drug solution, their proliferation, migratory and invasive abilities, as well as the cell cycle, were assessed. Additionally, the expression levels of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT)-related proteins [E-cadherin, N-cadherin, and vimentin] in the cells were measured. Logarithmic-phase HGC-27 cells were harvested and subcutaneously injected into the right axillary region of nude mice to establish a subcutaneous xenograft tumor model in nude mice. The successfully modeled tumor-bearing nude mice were randomly divided into model group, low-, medium- and high-dose groups of Modified qifang weitong granules (17.65, 35.29 and 70.58 g/kg, respectively), and 5-Fu group (25 mg/kg), with 5 mice in each group. After 14 days of treatment with the corresponding drugs in each group, the histopathological morphology of the tumor tissues in the nude mice was observed. Immunohistochemistry and Western blot assay were employed to detect the expression levels of EMT- related proteins in the tumor tissues of the nude mice. RESULTS In the cell experiment, compared with the control group, the cell proliferation rate, migration rate, number of invasive cells, as well as the expression levels of N-cadherin and vimentin proteins, and the percentage of cells in the G2/M phase were all significantly decreased/reduced in the 15% drug-containing serum group, 20% drug-containing serum group (P<0.05). Conversely, the percentage of cells in the G0/G1 phase and the expression level of E- cadherin protein were significantly increased (P<0.05). In animal experiment, compared with the model group, the high-dose group of Modified qifang weitong granules exhibited significantly reduced tumor mass and expression levels of N-cadherin and vimentin proteins in the tumor tissues of nude mice (P<0.05), while the expression level of E-cadherinprotein in the tumor tissues was significantly increased (P<0.05). Additionally, the tumor cells varied in size and showed extensive necrosis. CONCLUSIONS Modified qifang weitong granules effectively inhibit gastric cancer in both in vitro and in vivo models, and the mechanism of action is related to the suppression of EMT.
2.Bedside ultrasound diagnosis and risk factors of early thromboembolism after pancreaticoduodenectomy with vein reconstruction
Meiwen WANG ; Ningzhen FU ; Weishen WANG ; Xinping REN
Journal of Surgery Concepts & Practice 2024;29(1):54-60
Objective To investigate the risk factors of early thromboembolism after pancreaticoduodenectomy with vein reconstruction.Methods The results of bedside ultrasonography and clinical data of 90 patients from Ruijin Hospital,Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy with vein reconstruction within 7 days after operation between Janurary 2018 and September 2021 were analyzed retrospectively.According to the results of bedside ultrasound examination of the patency of portal vein,the postoperative patients were divided into portal vein pa-tency group and portal vein embolization group.The hemodynamic differences of bedside ultrasound and the influencing factors of postoperative portal vein thromboembolism were compared.Results Among 90 patients underwent bedside ultra-sound,8 patients had portal vein thromboembolism after pancreaticoduodenectomy with vein reconstruction,and the inci-dence rate was 8.89%.Bedside ultrasound showed that the velocity and flow of portal vein in patients with portal vein thromboembolism decreased significantly(P<0.0O1).Among the perioperative related risk factors,there was a statistically significant difference in the smoking history and alcohol abuse history between the portal vein patency group and portal vein thromboembolism group.Further,previous smoking history was an independent risk factor for portal vein thromboem-bolism(P=0.003).The outcomes showed that the pancreaticoduodenectomy with vein reconstruction was safe and feasible,however early portal vein thromboembolism with severe complications indicated a poor prognosis.Conclusions The history of smoking and alcohol abuse are the high risk factors of portal vein thromboembolism after pancreaticoduodenectomy with vein reconstruction,which should be prevented by preoperative education.Bedside ultrasound can effectively and safely evaluate the patency of portal vein after pancreaticoduodenectomy with vein reconstruction,which contributes to early clini-cal intervention.
3.Executive function and clinical characteristics in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and emotional dysregulation
Yanping YANG ; Sixun LI ; Meiwen WANG ; Zhuo WANG ; Pei LIU ; Tingting LUO ; Yujie TAO ; Yi HUANG
Sichuan Mental Health 2024;37(4):307-311
Background Comorbid attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder(ADHD)and emotional dysregulation may represent a distinct subtype of ADHD,which is characterized by an increased risk of anxiety or depressive disorder and a poor clinical prognosis,so research is urgently required to explore its unique executive functioning profile and clinical characteristics.However,there is limited research comparing the clinical symptoms and executive function in children with ADHD in terms of the presence or absence of emotional dysregulation.Objective To explore the executive function and clinical characteristics of ADHD children with emotional dysregulation.Methods From June 2020 to December 2023,118 children aged 7 to 12 with ADHD attending the Mental Health Center of West China Hospital,Sichuan University and fulfilling the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,fifth edition(DSM-5)diagnostic criteria were enrolled.Children were classified into emotional dysregulation group(n=68)and non-emotional dysregulation group(n=50)based on the standard T-scores of Achenbach's Child Behavior Checklist(CBCL)-anxious/depressed,aggressive behavior and attention problems subscales.All children were then subjected to complete the Chinese version of Swanson Nolan and Pelham,Version IV Scale-parent form(SNAP-IV),Chinese Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children(C-WISC),Weiss Functional Impairment Scale-Parent form(WFIRS-P)and 4 tests of the Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery(CANTAB):①Stockings of Cambridge(SOC)testing spatial planning.②Intradimensional-extradimensional Set Shifting(IED)testing cognitive/attentional flexibility,adjusting the total errors across the task.③Spatial Working Memory(SWM)testing spatial working memory.④Rapid Visual Information Processing(RVP)testing sustained attention.Results The SNAP-IV Inattention,Hyperactivity/Impulsivity and Oppositional Defiant Disorder domain scores and total score were all higher in emotional dysregulation group compared with non-emotional dysregulation group(t=3.206,5.088,6.316,6.553,P<0.01).The WFIRS-P family,school learning,life skills,self-concept,social activities and risky activities domain scores and total score were all higher in emotional dysregulation group compared with non-emotional dysregulation group(t=6.074,4.406,4.143,3.984,6.575,6.662,8.254,P<0.01).In CANTAB,emotional dysregulation group made more total adjusted errors across the IED task compared with non-emotional dysregulation group(t=2.168,P<0.05).Conclusion Children with ADHD who exhibit emotional dysregulation have been observed to experience more severe core symptoms,impaired social functioning and poorer performance on tests assessing executive function,particularly in the area of cognitive flexibility.
4.Effect of Emotion Regulation on Anxiety/Depression Symptoms in Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder:The Mediating Role of Social Problems and the Moderating Role of Family Functioning
Sixun LI ; Meiwen WANG ; Yanping YANG ; Zhuo WANG ; Pei LIU ; Tingting LUO ; Yujie TAO ; Yi HUANG
Journal of Sichuan University (Medical Sciences) 2024;55(2):346-352
Objective To investigate the mediating effect of social problems in the effect pathway of emotional dysregulation influencing anxiety/depression emotions in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder(ADHD)and to explore the potential moderating effect of family functionality.Methods A total of 235 children diagnosed with ADHD were enrolled in the study.The paticipants'age ranged from 6 to 12.Emotion Regulation Checklist,Achenbach's Child Behavior Checklist(CBCL)Social Problems Subscale,CBCL Anxious/Depressed Subscale,and Family Assessment Device were used to evaluate the emotional regulation,social problems,anxiety/depression emotions,and family functionality of the participants.A moderated mediation model was employed to analyze whether social problems and family functionality mediate and moderate the relationship between emotional regulation and anxiety/depression emotions.Results Social problems partially mediated the impact of emotional dysregulation on anxiety/depression emotions in ADHD children,with the direct effect being 0.26(95%confidence interval[CI]:[0.17,0.36],P<0.001),the indirect effect being 0.13(95%CI:[0.07,0.19],P<0.001),and the mediating effect accounting for 33%of the total effect.Family functionality exhibited a positive moderating effect on the relationship between social problems and anxiety/depression emotions.Conclusion This study contributes to the understanding of complex factors influencing anxiety/depression in children with ADHD,providing reference for the further development of targeted interventions for children with ADHD and the improvement of prognosis.
5.Meta-analysis of efficacy of parent training for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Meiwen WANG ; Huan SUN ; Sixun LI ; Pei LIU ; Zhuo WANG ; Tingting LUO ; Yujie TAO ; Mingjing SITU ; Yi HUANG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2024;33(8):755-761
Objective:To assess the efficacy of parent training (PT) on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, behavioral problems, and parenting stress in child with ADHD or ADHD symptoms.Methods:Randomized controlled trials of the effect of PT on ADHD symptoms in Chinese children with ADHD or ADHD symptoms were collected by PsychINFO, PubMed, EMBASE, Web of science, Scopus, China National Knowledge database, WanFang database, the China Science and Technology Journal Database and the China Biology Medicine disc. The quality of the included studies was evaluated by version 2 of the Cochrane tool for assessing risk of bias in randomized trial. Forest plots were drawn using Review Manager 5.4.1, sensitivity analyses of results were performed using Stata 18.0 to assess the stability of the results, and publication bias was assessed using funnel plots and Egger's test.Results:A total of 10 studies containing 571 subjects in the experimental group and 562 subjects in the control group met the inclusion exclusion criteria. Significant differences were observed in various measures, including overall ADHD symptoms (MD=-2.43, 95% CI: -3.95--0.91), inattention (MD=-1.10, 95% CI: -1.94--0.26), hyperactivity/impulsivity (SMD=-0.58, 95% CI: -0.87--0.28), overall conduct problems (SMD=-0.80, 95% CI: -1.05--0.55), conduct problem (SMD=-1.34, 95% CI: -2.31--0.37), learning problem (SMD=-0.81, 95% CI: -1.40--0.23), impulsivity/hyperactivity (SMD=-0.53, 95% CI: -0.78--0.29), hyperactivity index (SMD=-1.27, 95% CI: -1.99--0.55), parenting stress index (SMD=-0.69, 95% CI: -1.12--0.26), difficult child (MD=-1.96, 95% CI: -3.44--0.48), dysfunctional interaction (MD=-3.10, 95% CI: -4.43--1.78), and parenting distress (MD=-3.35, 95% CI: -4.59--2.12)(all P<0.05). However, no significant differences were observed in oppositional-defiant disorder, anxiety, or somatic problem. Conclusions:The initial findings suggested that PT was effective for Chinese children with ADHD or ADHD symptoms.The addition of PT appeared to improve core symptoms of ADHD (inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity), conduct problems, and parental stress more effectively than routine care alone.
6.Decellularized Matrices for the Treatment of Tissue Defects: from Matrix Origin to Immunological Mechanisms
Xinyue WANG ; Jiqiang GUO ; Qing YU ; Luyao ZHAO ; Xiang GAO ; Li WANG ; Meiling WEN ; Junrong YAN ; Meiwen AN ; Yang LIU
Biomolecules & Therapeutics 2024;32(5):509-522
Decellularized matrix transplantation has emerged as a promising therapeutic approach for repairing tissue defects, with numerous studies assessing its safety and efficacy in both animal models and clinical settings. The host immune response elicited by decellularized matrix grafts of natural biological origin plays a crucial role in determining the success of tissue repair, influenced by matrix heterogeneity and the inflammatory microenvironment of the wound. However, the specific immunologic mechanisms underlying the interaction between decellularized matrix grafts and the host immune system remain elusive. This article reviews the sources of decellularized matrices, available decellularization techniques, and residual immunogenic components. It focuses on the host immune response following decellularized matrix transplantation, with emphasis on the key mechanisms of Toll-like receptor, T-cell receptor, and TGF-β/SMAD signaling in the stages of post-transplantation immunorecognition, immunomodulation, and tissue repair, respectively. Furthermore, it highlights the innovative roles of TLR10 and miR-29a-3p in improving transplantation outcomes. An in-depth understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying the host immune response after decellularized matrix transplantation provides new directions for the repair of tissue defects.
7.Effects of Groove Topography on Migration of Cervical Cancer HeLa Cells
Ruijie JIA ; Li WANG ; Meiwen AN
Journal of Medical Biomechanics 2023;38(2):E255-E260
Objective To investigate the effects of groove topography on morphology and migration speed of cervical cancer HeLa cells. Methods HeLa cells were cultured on PDMS substrates with four different surface features, namely, flat substrate, 10 μm width parallel groove, 20 μm width parallel groove, bifurcate groove. Immunofluorescence technique was used to transfect F-actin in HeLa cells, and specific probes Mito-Tracker Green were used to label mitochondria. The location, morphology of cells and distribution of mitochondrial at different moments were obtained through the living cell system. Results Compared with 20 μm width parallel groove and flat substrate, HeLa cells in 10 μm width parallel groove were more orderly arranged and more elongated, but their migration speed was much slower. HeLa cells at the bifurcation protruded into branches and mitochondria were mainly distributed at the protrusion and around the nucleus. The bifurcation reduced the average migration speed of HeLa cells in 10 μm width parallel groove. Conclusions Groove topography has a significant effect on morphology and migration speed of HeLa cells. The research findings help to understand the role of topography in in vivo microenvironment during migration of HeLa cells, and provide references for the subsequent research on invasion and metastasis of cervical cancers.
8.Epidemiological characteristics of leprosy in China from 2016 to 2020
Peiwen SUN ; Le WANG ; Hongsheng WANG ; Liangbin YAN ; Meiwen YU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2023;56(3):204-209
Objective:To analyze epidemiological characteristics of leprosy in China from 2016 to 2020, and to provide a scientific basis for further elimination of leprosy.Methods:Data collation and statistical analysis were conducted on annual reports on leprosy epidemic surveillance in China (excluding Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan regions) from 2016 to 2020.Results:From 2016 to 2020, a total of 2 697 new cases of leprosy were reported in China, including 46 (1.71%) children, 894 (33.15%) females, 374 (13.87%) floating people, 2 443 (90.58%) multibacillary cases, and 546 (20.24%) cases of grade 2 disabilities. A total of 203 relapsed cases were reported in the meantime. By the end of 2020, there had been 1 893 registered leprosy cases in China, and the number of cases was 68.62% fewer than that in 2010 (6 032 cases) ; there were 36 (1.2%) counties or cities with a prevalence rate above 1 per 100 000, and 72 (17.73%) new cases suffered from grade 2 disabilities.Conclusion:From 2016 to 2020, the reported incidence and prevalence of leprosy in China steadily decreased year by year, and overall, leprosy was still lowly prevalent.
9.Investigation on anti-tumor mechanism of tea polyphenol and epigallocatechin gallate based on immunity regulation
Guangda LI ; Jing WANG ; Jing XU ; Meiwen XIE ; Yibin ZHOU ; Li HOU
China Pharmacy 2022;33(24):3067-3072
Tea polyphenol (TP) is the main active constituent in tea, and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is the main active constituent of TP that plays a biological role. Both of them can be used as immunomodulators in the treatment of tumor. In this paper, the anti-tumor mechanism of TP and EGCG was summarized from two aspects: enhancing immune effect and improving immune escape. The results showed that TP and EGCG could not only enhance the anti-tumor immune effect by promoting the activity of immune cells and the secretion of cytokines, but also improve tumor immune escape by regulating immunosuppressive cells, immune checkpoints, cytokines, immunomodulatory enzymes and JAK/STAT pathway, which has great potential in tumor immunotherapy.
10.Traditional Chinese Medicine Combined with Chemotherapy in Prevention and Treatment of Recurrence and Metastasis of Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer After Radical Resection: A Meta-analysis
Yue WANG ; Weizhe ZHAO ; Xiaojie LI ; Mengdie NAN ; Meiwen XIE ; Peijin LI ; Li HOU
Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2022;49(9):913-922
Objective To explore the efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) combined with chemotherapy in the prevention and treatment of postoperative recurrence and metastasis of locally advanced gastric cancer (LAGC) by meta-analysis. Moreover, we evaluated the efficacy of TCM on the quality of life, immune indexes, and toxic and side effects during adjuvant chemotherapy. Methods The CNKI, Wanfang, PubMed, and other databases were searched by computer. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were searched. After literature screening and data extraction, Review Manager 5.3 software provided by Cochrane was used for meta-analysis. Results A total of 18 RCTs were included. Compared with chemotherapy alone, TCM combined with chemotherapy could improve the KPS score and CD3+ and CD4+/CD8+ index levels. The incidence rates of postoperative leucopenia, hemoglobin reduction, thrombocytopenia, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, and neurotoxicity were reduced. In terms of postoperative QLQ-C30 score, abnormal liver function, and abnormal renal function, the incidence of TCM combined chemotherapy was similar to that of chemotherapy alone, with no statistical difference. Compared with chemotherapy alone, TCM combined chemotherapy could reduce the 1-, 2-, 3-, and 5-year cumulative recurrence and metastasis rates and prolong the disease-free survival time. Conclusion Compared with chemotherapy alone in adjuvant chemotherapy, TCM combined chemotherapy could improve the immune level and KPS score of LACC patients after surgery, reduce the incidence of adverse reactions, as well as reduce the recurrence and metastasis rate of LAGC after surgery and DFS could be improved.

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