1.Effect and mechanism of transplantation of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells with overexpression of the Numb gene in treatment of cholestatic liver fibrosis
Shihao ZHANG ; Changqing ZHAO ; Mingyan YANG ; Feifei XING ; Wei LIU ; Gaofeng CHEN ; Jiamei CHEN ; Ping LIU ; Yongping MU
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(1):80-89
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect and mechanism of transplantation of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell (hUC-MSC) with overexpression of the Numb gene in the treatment of cholestatic liver fibrosis (CLF). MethodsThe technique of lentiviral transfection was used to induce the overexpression of the Numb gene in hUC-MSC (hUC-MSCNumb-OE), and hUC-MSC transfected with empty vector (hUC-MSCOE-EV) was used as negative control. Bile duct ligation (BDL) was performed to establish a rat model of CLF, and then the rats were randomly divided into BDL group, hUC-MSC group, hUC-MSCOE-EV group, and hUC-MSCNumb-OE group, while a sham-operation group was also established. The rats in the intervention groups were given a single splenic injection of the corresponding cells after BDL, and samples were collected at the end of week 4. Related indicators were measured, including serum biochemistry, liver histopathology, the content of hydroxyproline (Hyp) in the liver, hepatic stellate cell activation, ductular reaction, liver regeneration, and the expression levels of key molecules in the Numb-p53 signaling axis. A one-way analysis of variance was used for comparison of continuous data between multiple groups, and the least significant difference t-test was used for further comparison between two groups. ResultsCompared with the BDL group, the hUC-MSC group and the hUC-MSCOE-EV group had significant reductions in the levels of serum biochemical parameters (aspartate aminotransferase, gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase, total bile acid, total bilirubin, and direct bilirubin), liver fibrosis markers (the content of Hyp and the expression levels of alpha-smooth muscle actin, tumor necrosis factor-α, and transforming growth factor-beta 1), and ductular reaction markers (the expression levels of CK7 and CK19) (all P <0.05), and compared with the hUC-MSCOE-EV group, the hUC-MSCNumb-OE group had significantly greater improvements in the above indicators (all P <0.05). In addition, compared with the hUC-MSCOE-EV group, the hUC-MSCNumb-OE group had significant improvements in the expression levels of liver regeneration-related markers (albumin and hepatocyte nuclear factor 4α) and the molecules associated with the Numb-p53 signaling axis (Numb, pNumb, Mdm2, and p53) (all P <0.05). ConclusionOverexpression of the Numb gene can enhance the therapeutic effect of hUC-MSC on CLF, possibly by activating the Numb-PTBL-p53-HNF4α axis, promoting the hepatic differentiation of hUC-MSCs and subsequently enhancing liver regeneration.
2.Treatment of Colorectal Cancer with Traditional Chinese Medicine Based on Hippo Signaling Pathway: A Review
Shuo ZENG ; Suqin HU ; Yang HU ; Lei LUO ; Mingyan LI ; Qinsheng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(8):297-305
Colorectal cancer, a leading malignant gastrointestinal tumor globally in terms of incidence and mortality, has seen a consistent annual rise in newly diagnosed cases. While conventional therapies like radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and surgery are available, problems such as lack of early diagnosis, poor prognosis, and drug resistance remain significant burdens for patients. Given the complex and diverse pathogenesis of colorectal cancer, there is an urgent clinical need for safe, effective, reliable, and multi-targeted therapeutic strategies. The Hippo signaling pathway, closely linked to mechanisms like tumorigenesis, cancer cell invasion, migration, and drug resistance, extensively participates in the occurrence and development of colorectal cancer, so targeting the signaling pathway for cancer prevention and treatment has become a crucial research direction in recent years. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) offers multi-faceted, multi-pathway, and multi-target advantages and becomes an important therapy for colorectal cancer by enhancing patients' immunity, improving the life quality, and prolonging survival. Studies show that the active components of TCM, including flavonoids, terpenoids, phenols, alkaloids, quinones, lignans, and saponins, as well as TCM compounds such as modified Sijunzi decoction, Jiedu Sangen decoction, Jianpi Jiedu compound, and Quyu Jiedu decoction, exhibit significant targeting effects on the Hippo signaling pathway. These TCMs can exert an anti-colorectal cancer effect through various mechanisms, such as inducing cancer cell autophagy and apoptosis, inhibiting epithelial-mesenchymal transition, reversing drug resistance of the tumor, and blocking the cancer cell cycle. This paper reviewed and analyzed Chinese and international research on the action mechanisms of TCM in regulating the Hippo signaling pathway for the prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer with a comprehensive overview presentation, aiming to provide new references and ideas for the clinical application of TCM and the development of new pharmacological agents in the prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer.
3.Treatment of Colorectal Cancer with Traditional Chinese Medicine Based on Hippo Signaling Pathway: A Review
Shuo ZENG ; Suqin HU ; Yang HU ; Lei LUO ; Mingyan LI ; Qinsheng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(8):297-305
Colorectal cancer, a leading malignant gastrointestinal tumor globally in terms of incidence and mortality, has seen a consistent annual rise in newly diagnosed cases. While conventional therapies like radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and surgery are available, problems such as lack of early diagnosis, poor prognosis, and drug resistance remain significant burdens for patients. Given the complex and diverse pathogenesis of colorectal cancer, there is an urgent clinical need for safe, effective, reliable, and multi-targeted therapeutic strategies. The Hippo signaling pathway, closely linked to mechanisms like tumorigenesis, cancer cell invasion, migration, and drug resistance, extensively participates in the occurrence and development of colorectal cancer, so targeting the signaling pathway for cancer prevention and treatment has become a crucial research direction in recent years. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) offers multi-faceted, multi-pathway, and multi-target advantages and becomes an important therapy for colorectal cancer by enhancing patients' immunity, improving the life quality, and prolonging survival. Studies show that the active components of TCM, including flavonoids, terpenoids, phenols, alkaloids, quinones, lignans, and saponins, as well as TCM compounds such as modified Sijunzi decoction, Jiedu Sangen decoction, Jianpi Jiedu compound, and Quyu Jiedu decoction, exhibit significant targeting effects on the Hippo signaling pathway. These TCMs can exert an anti-colorectal cancer effect through various mechanisms, such as inducing cancer cell autophagy and apoptosis, inhibiting epithelial-mesenchymal transition, reversing drug resistance of the tumor, and blocking the cancer cell cycle. This paper reviewed and analyzed Chinese and international research on the action mechanisms of TCM in regulating the Hippo signaling pathway for the prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer with a comprehensive overview presentation, aiming to provide new references and ideas for the clinical application of TCM and the development of new pharmacological agents in the prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer.
4.Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment of Colorectal Cancer Based on AMPK Signaling Pathway: A Review
Yang HU ; Suqin HU ; Shuo ZENG ; Lei LUO ; Mingyan LI ; Qinsheng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(9):266-275
Colorectal cancer is a common malignant tumor of the digestive system. In recent years, its incidence rate and mortality are increasing year by year. Due to the complex pathogenesis and poor prognosis of patients, colorectal cancer poses a serious threat to human physical and mental health. Currently, although Western medicine treatment methods can to some extent inhibit tumor growth and alleviate patient symptoms, postoperative recurrence, metastasis, multiple adverse reactions, and susceptibility to drug resistance are prominent issues, resulting in unsatisfactory overall treatment outcomes. Therefore, exploring more efficient and safe treatment methods has become an urgent task. The adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) signaling pathway plays a regulatory role in the growth, differentiation, apoptosis, and autophagy of colorectal cancer cells, and is widely involved in the occurrence and development of colorectal cancer. It is considered an important target for colorectal cancer treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine has unique advantages in the treatment of colorectal cancer, as it can exert its effects through multiple mechanisms and pathways. It can prevent postoperative recurrence and metastasis, reduce adverse reactions to radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and improve patients' quality of life. It has become a key means of treating colorectal cancer. Research has shown that active ingredients in traditional Chinese medicine such as flavonoids, polyphenols, terpenes, and esters, as well as traditional Chinese medicine compounds such as Qingjie Fuzheng Granules and some traditional Chinese medicine extracts, have significant regulatory effects on AMPK and its interaction signaling pathways. They exert their anti-colorectal cancer effects by inducing autophagy and apoptosis in colorectal cancer cells, promoting ferroptosis, inhibiting epithelial-mesenchymal transition, reversing drug resistance, and arresting the cell cycle. This article reviewed and summarized the relevant research on traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of colorectal cancer in recent years, with a focus on the mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine in regulating the AMPK signaling pathway for the treatment of colorectal cancer. It is expected to provide ideas and references for the development of new drugs for clinical anti-colorectal cancer treatment.
5.Mechanism traditional Chinese medicine extract preventing and treating hepatocellular carcinoma by targeting the adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase signaling pathway
Shuo ZENG ; Suqin HU ; Yang HU ; Lei LUO ; Mingyan LI ; Qinsheng ZHANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(10):2161-2167
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common malignant tumors with high incidence and mortality rates worldwide, which brings a huge burden to the physical and mental health and socio-economic life of patients. The adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) signaling pathway serves as the regulatory center of cellular energy metabolism and is closely associated with the biological activities of HCC cells, including autophagy, apoptosis, and angiogenesis, and it has become a hot topic in current cancer research. Traditional Chinese medicine drugs are abundant in natural components such as flavonoids, alkaloids, and phenols and have the characteristics of multiple targets, pathways, components, and hierarchies. By targeting the AMPK signaling pathway, these components can be used alone or in combination with conventional antitumor therapies to exert an anti-tumor effect on HCC from various aspects. This article reviews and summarizes the extracts of traditional Chinese medicine that target the AMPK signaling pathway for the prevention and treatment of HCC, in order to provide a theoretical basis and a reference for the clinical application of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of HCC and the development of related drugs.
6.Research progress in clinical and mechanism of Chinese materia medica in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease
Shuo ZENG ; Suqin HU ; Yang HU ; Lei LUO ; Mingyan LI ; Qinsheng ZHANG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;47(10):1479-1483
According to TCM, the main pathogenesis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is stomach disharmony and descending, and stomach qi ascending. Phlegm dampness and blood stasis are also important pathological factors of this disease. TCM treatment for GERD mainly starts from the liver, spleen and stomach. The basic treatment is to harmonize the stomach and lower the adverse, and to soothe the liver and relieve depression, invigorate the spleen and resolve dampness, promote qi and blood circulation, and clear heat and inhibit acid. Clinical treatment of GERD is mostly in the form of TCM compounds, often combined with Western medicine, which can improve symptoms, reduce recurrence rate and reduce adverse reactions. The mechanism is to inhibit gastric acid secretion, enhance lower esophageal sphincter pressure, promote gastrointestinal motility, inhibit inflammation, regulate esophageal visceral sensitivity and regulate intestinal flora.
7.Epidemiological characteristics and spatial clustering of hand, foot, and mouth disease in Hubei Province in 2010 - 2023
Wengwen YANG ; Ran WU ; Peng ZHANG ; Jing CAI ; Cong XIE ; Shuqiong HUANG ; Mingyan LI
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2024;35(6):45-49
Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics and temporal spatial clustering of hand, foot, and mouth disease in Hubei Province from 2010 to 2023, and to provide evidence for formulating prevention and control measures. Methods Descriptive epidemiological method was used to analyze the surveillance data of hand, foot, and mouth disease of Hubei Province from 2010 to 2023, and spatial clustering analysis was conducted at the district/county level using ArcGIS 10.5 software. Results A total of 1 007 600 cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease were reported from 2010 to 2023, and the average annual incidence rate was 123.60/100 000. Overall , it exhibited a cyclical pattern of high incidence every other year. Except for a few years, two peaks of incidence were observed each year, , with the first peak occurring between April to July and the second occurring in October to December, and the popular season was concentrated from April to July. Children aged < 5 years were primarily affected, with a high incidence in male patients (1.53:1). The incidence of hand, foot, and mouth disease showed a positive spatial autocorrelation(Moran's I was between 0.15 to 0.76, P<0.05)at the district/county level. The hot spots were concentrated in the northwest and southeast of Hubei Province, and the cool spots were concentrated in the east of central Hubei Province. Conclusion The incidence of hand, foot, and mouth disease has obvious seasonality and spatial clustering in Hubei Province. The key prevention and control areas are concentrated in the northwest and southeast of Hubei. Enhanced prevention and control measures should be targeted on children under 5 years old and key areas to effectively reduce the occurrence of cases.
8.Development of a national health standard:Guideline for pediatric transfusion
Rong HUANG ; Qingnan HE ; Mingyan HEI ; Minghua YANG ; Xiaofan ZHU ; Jun LU ; Xiaojun XU ; Tian-Ming YUAN ; Rong ZHANG ; Xu WANG ; Jinping LIU ; Jing WANG ; Zhili SHAO ; Mingyi ZHAO ; Jia GUO ; Xiny-In WU ; Jiarui CHEN ; Qirong CHEN ; Rong GUI ; Yongjian GUO
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2024;37(7):839-844
Children and adults differ significantly in physiology,biochemistry and immune function,which leads to sig-nificant differences in blood transfusion strategies between children and adults.To guide the clinical transfusion practice of pediatric patients and improve the prognosis of children,the National Health Commission organized the formulation and re-lease of the health industry standard Guideline for Pediatric Transfusion(WS/T 795-2022).This paper will briefly introduce some concepts that help understand of the Standard and the preparation process of the Standard,and explain and interpret the preparation of the"scope","general provisions"and"factors to consider"of the Standard,hoping to contribute to the understanding and implementation of the Standard.
9.Construction and verification of a prediction nomogram for in-hospital death in elderly CHF patients based on noninvasive hemodynamic parameters
Mingyan YANG ; Wei CHEN ; Yang GAO ; Yanan HU ; Yuan LIU ; Yufei MA ; Yan YU ; Riuhan LIU ; Jiang YU ; Jian CAO
Chinese Journal of Geriatric Heart Brain and Vessel Diseases 2024;26(2):124-127
Objective To construct a nomogram model for predicting the risk of in-hospital death in CHF patients by using noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring combined with age,DBP,CRP and renal insufficiency(serum creatinine≥ 442 μmol/L).Methods A total of 223 elderly patients with acute onset of CHF admitted in First,Second Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hos-pital from September 2022 to March 2023 were recruited in this study.According to their clinical outcomes,they were divided into survival group(196 cases)and death group(27 cases).Based on the in-hospital death and other related indicators,a nomogram model was constructed to predict the risk factors of in-hospital death in CHF.Results Noninvasive hemodynamic mornitoring indi-cated that the death group had significantly higher LVEF and LCWI values but lower LVEDV value than the survival group(P<0.05,P<0.01).Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that age(OR=1.131,95%CI:1.052-1.213,P=0.001),DBP(OR=0.932,95%CI:0.882-0.982,P=0.011),CRP(OR=1.171,95%CI:1.021-1.352,P=0.024),LVEDV(OR=0.984,95%CI:0.962-0.992,P=0.011)and renal insufficiency(OR=5.863,95%CI:1.351-1.731,P=0.004)were independent risk factors for the short-term prognosis of the elderly CHF patients.The AUC value of the nomogram model was 0.902(95%CI:0.819-0.948,P<0.05),and calibration curve analysis showed the C-index was 0.902,indicating accurate predictive perform-ance.Conclusion Age,DBP,LVEDV,CRP and renal insufficiency are independent risk factors for the short-term prognosis of the elderly CHF patients.
10.Effects of brusatol on the malignant biological behavior of ovarian cancer cells by regulating SPHK1/S1P/S1PR3 signaling pathway
Mingyan ZHONG ; Fan YANG ; Haizhen LI ; Qi ZHAN ; Wei ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2024;35(16):1991-1997
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of brusatol on the malignant biological behavior of ovarian cancer cells by regulating the sphingosine kinase 1 (SPHK1)/sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P)/sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 3 (S1PR3) signaling pathway. METHODS Human ovarian cancer cell strain SKOV-3 were randomly divided into control group, brusatol group, SPHK1 overexpression group, brusatol+blank load group, brusatol+SPHK1 overexpression group. The cell viability, colony formation rate, the number of migration and invasion, apoptosis rate, the expressions of cell proliferation-related proteins [myelocytomatosis viral oncogene homolog (C-myc)], apoptosis-related proteins [B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), Bcl-2 associated X protein (Bax)], epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT)-related proteins (E-cadherin, N-cadherin) and SPHK1, S1P, S1PR3 proteins were all detected in each group. Transplanted tumor model of nude mice was constructed by using SKOV-3 cells and randomly separated into control group, brusatol low-dose, medium-dose and high-dose groups, SPHK1 overexpression group, high- dose brusatol+blank load group, and high-dose brusatol+SPHK1 overexpression group; the growth of transplanted tumors were detected. The nude mice model of SKOV-3 transplantation tumor was randomly divided into control group, brusatol group, SPHK1 overexpression group, brusatol+blank load group, and brusatol+SPHK1 overexpression group; the proliferation and apoptosis of transplanted tumor tissue, the expressions of EMT-related Δ 基金项目江西省中医药管理局科技计划项目(No.2023B0762) *第一作者 副主任药师 。研究方向 :药学研究及药理学 。E- proteins and SPHK1/S1P/S1PR3 signaling pathway proteins mail:jsgj2023@126.com were detected in each group. RESULTS Cell experiments in # 通信作者 主任医师,硕士。研究方向:妇科及妇科肿瘤学。E- vitro had shown that compared with the control group, the cell mail:11638199@qq.com viability, clone formation rate, migration number, invasion 中国药房 2024年第35卷第16期 China Pharmacy 2024 Vol. 35 No. 16 · 1991 · number, protein expressions of C-myc, Bcl-2, N-cadherin, SPHK1, S1P and S1PR3 were decreased significantly in brusatol group (P<0.05), while the apoptosis rate, protein expressions of Bax and E-cadherin were increased significantly (P<0.05); overexpression of SPHK1 could weaken the effects of brusatol on the above indicators in SKOV-3 cells. Mice experiments in vivo had shown that compared with the control group, the transplanted tumor volumes of nude mice in the brusatol low-dose, medium- dose and high-dose groups were decreased significantly in a dose-dependent manner after 21 days of intervention (P<0.05). Brusatol of high dose could also significantly reduce the protein expressions of C-myc, Bcl-2, N-cadherin, SPHK1, S1P and S1PR3 in transplanted tumor tissue of nude mice (P<0.05), and significantly increase the protein expressions of Bax and E- cadherin (P<0.05); overexpression of SPHK1 could weaken the effects of brusatol on the above indicators in transplanted tumor tissue of nude mice. CONCLUSIONS Brusatol can inhibit the proliferation, cloning, EMT, migration and invasion of ovarian cancer cells, and induce their apoptosis by down-regulating the expression of SPHK1/S1P/S1PR3 signaling pathway. It can also inhibit the growth of ovarian cancer cells in nude mice, ultimately suppressing their malignant biological behavior and exerting significant anti-cancer effects on ovarian cancer.


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