1.EGCG Promotes Aβ Clearance of Microglia Through Blockage of the HDAC6-PI3K/AKT/mTOR Signalling Axis Followed by Autophagy Activation
Yu LIN ; Kaiwen HUANG ; Honghai HONG ; Dan ZHU ; Yousheng MO ; Dongli LI ; Shuhuan FANG
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2025;46(3):486-497
ObjectiveTo clarify whether epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is involved in the clearance of amyloid β-protein (Aβ) and autophagy induction by microglia, so as to explore the potential mechanisms of EGCG in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD). MethodsSix-month-old APP/PS1 mice were randomly divided into model and EGCG groups, with some additional wild type (WT) mice as the control group, each group consisting of 15 mice. The EGCG group received continuous gavage administration[5 mg/(kg·d)] for 8 weeks, followed by the open field test and Y-maze to assess the learning and memory abilities of the mice. Thioflavin-S staining was used to evaluate the content and distribution of amyloid β-protein (Aβ)in the brain parenchyma of the mice, and immunofluorescence was employed to detect the expression levels of Aβ1-42, glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), and ionized calcium-binding adapter molecule 1 (Iba1) in the hippocampal tissue of the mice. Additionally, N9 mouse microglial cells were induced with 20 µmol/L Aβ1-42, and the cell viability was measured after treatment with different concentrations of EGCG (5 µmol/L, 10 µmol/L, 20 µmol/L). Western blotting was used to detect the levels of Aβ1-42, low density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 1(LRP1), receptor for advanced glycation endproducts (RAGE), amyloid precursor protein (APP), insulin degrading enzyme (IDE), neprilysin (NEP), microtubule associated protein 1 hydrogen chain 3(LC3)-Ⅱ/LC3-Ⅰ, phosphatidylinositol 3-hydroxy kinase(PI3K), p-PI3K, protein kinase B (AKT), p-AKT, mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), p-mTOR, and histone deacetylase 6(HDAC6). Finally, through the co-culture of microglial cells and neuronal SH-SY5Y cells, cell viability and Caspase-3 levels were measured to verify the protective effect of EGCG-mediated Aβ clearance on neurons. ResultsEGCG increased the activity time and frequency of APP/PS1 mice in the central area of the open field (P<0.05), and enhanced the percentage of alternation in the Y-maze test (P<0.01); EGCG reduced Aβ deposition in the hippocampal tissue of APP/PS1 mice and increased the number of microglia; in vitro experiments showed that EGCG improved the survival rate of Aβ-induced N9 cells (P<0.01), upregulated RAGE activity (P<0.05), and promoted the internalization and phagocytosis of Aβ (P<0.01). ECGC activated microglial autophagy by downregulating the level of HDAC6 (P<0.05), inhibiting the phosphorylation of PI3K, AKT, mTOR (P<0.001), and increasing the LC3-Ⅱ/LC3-I ratio (P<0.001); EGCG improved the survival rate of SH-SY5Y cells (P<0.05) and reduced the activity of Caspase-3 (P<0.01) by clearing Aβ1-42 through microglia, and had a protective effect on neurons. ConclusionEGCG activates microglial autophagy to clear Aβ by targeting and inhibiting the HDAC6-PI3K/AKT/mTOR axis.
2.Exploration of Improving the Standardization Rate of the Anti-tumor Drug Treatment Records Based on PDCA Cycle
Zemeng ZHAO ; Dan WANG ; Taoxin MO ; Chenxiong LI ; Dong XUE
Chinese Hospital Management 2025;45(6):49-52
Objective To enhance the standardization rate of anticancer drug treatment records.Methods Based on the PDCA cycle quality management tool,C hospital developed and implemented the expert consensus on the Writing Standards for Medical Records of Anticancer Drug Treatment,and continuously monitored the record standard rate.x2 test,Fisher exact probability method and Mann-Kendall trend test were used to analyze the monitoring data.Results After publicity,training,quality control and inclusion in performance assessment,C hospital record standard rate improved rapidly,surpassed 99%in April 2023 and remaining stable thereafter.Before and after the dissemination of the management experience in District H of Beijing,the standardization rate of anticancer drug treatment records increased from 56.99%in the first quarter of 2023 to 72.82%in the first quarter of 2024.An upward trend was observed in the standardization rate of whether there is an evaluation of adverse reactions.Conclusion The standardization rate of anticancer drug treatment records based on PDCA cycle has improved.However,continuous monitoring and improvement of the standardization rate within the region are still required in the future.
3.Constructing A Risk Warning Model for Severe Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Pneumonia Children Based on Clinical Multi Parameters
Wan-ting MO ; Ping-ming GAO ; Rui-ping WAN ; Hui-wen XIAN ; Dan-xia LIN
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2025;25(3):511-518
Objective:To construct a risk warning model for severe mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia(SMPP)children based on clinical data,laboratory indicators and imaging indicators.Methods:162 Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia(MPP)children who were admitted in Foshan Women and Children Hospital from January 2021 to December 2023 were selected,64 SMPP children were included in severe group,the remaining 98 children were included in mild group.The general data,laboratory indicators and imaging indicators of the children were collected.The influencing factors for the occurrence of SMPP were analyzed by univariate and multivariate logistic regression models,and a risk warning model for the occurrence of SMPP children was constructed based on multivariate logistic regression model.The predictive value of the risk warning model for the occurrence of SMPP were analyzed by receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve.Results:The proportion of 3 years old ≤ age<6 years old,course of disease,body temperature,fever course,C-reactive protein(CRP),erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR),lactate dehydrogenase(LDH),cyanosis of lips,positive triconcave sign,pleural effusion,lesion site was the lower lobe,abnormal electrocardiogram and extrapulmonary manifestations in severe group were significantly higher than those in mild group(P<0.05),there were no significant differences in gender,white blood cell count(WBC),neutrophil ratio and procalcitonin(PCT)between the two groups(P>0.05).Multivariate logistic regression analysis model showed that,3 years old ≤age<6 years old,high body temperature,long fever course,CRP elevated,ESR elevated,LDH elevated,cyanosis of lips,positive triconcave sign,pleural effusion,lesion site was the lower lobe,abnormal electrocardiogram and extrapulmonary manifestations were risk factors for the occurrence of SMPP(P<0.05).ROC curve analysis showed that,the area under the curve(AUC)of the risk warning model was 0.829,the sensitivity was 84.82%,and the specificity was 78.15%,the actual prediction curve of the risk warning model was in good agreement with the prediction curve,the decision curve showed that,the threshold probability range of the model was 4.61%~88.14%.Conclusion:The risk warning model based on clinical multi parameters such as general data,laboratory indicators and imaging indicators has certain predictive value for the occurrence of SMPP.
4.Ferroptosis and Its Potential Targeting Applications
Meng-Dan LIU ; Hai-Zhen MO ; Li-Shan YAO
Chinese Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2025;41(9):1268-1279
Ferroptosis,a novel form of programmed cell death driven by iron-dependent lipid peroxida-tion,plays a crucial role in both disease treatment and microbial control due to its multi-level regulatory mechanisms.It mainly involves iron metabolism,lipid peroxidation,and antioxidant systems.In the field of disease treatment,ferroptosis is regarded as a highly promising therapeutic target because of its key role in autoimmune diseases,cancer,and cardiovascular diseases.This review systematically summarizes the core regulatory factors of ferroptosis,such as glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4)and long-chain acyl-CoA synthetase 4(ACSL4)and their interaction networks,and deeply explores the application prospects of targeted intervention strategies based on ferroptosis signaling pathways in disease treatment and micro-bial control.Additionally,we also summarize the current issues faced by ferroptosis in practical applica-tions and proposes strategies,such as nanodelivery,improved drug chemical stability and enhanced water solubility to optimize therapeutic efficacy.We aim to provide a theoretical basis and practical guidelines for exploring more targeted treatments using ferroptosis.
5.Anti-radiation effects of gene CCND1 activated by low-dose radiation
Dan CAI ; Ying FAN ; Yunqi MO ; Ruixue LIU ; Lei WU ; Jianan MA ; Qi WANG ; Zhenhua QI ; Zhidong WANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2025;45(9):840-850
Objective:To select low-dose radiation-activated genes with intrinsic radiation protection by developing a model for adaptive responses to low-dose ionizing radiation, in order to explore the mechanisms behind the radiation resistance of the candidate genes.Methods:The cells were divided into adaptive response induction group and whole transcriptome sequencing group. The level of DNA damage was assessed using the γ-H2AX immunofluorescence assay. The low-dose radiation-activated candidate genes with radiation protection were selected through whole transcriptome sequencing and quantitative reverse transcription PCR (RT-qPCR)-based validation. The anti-radiation effect of candidate gene CCND1 was assessed based on CCK-8 cell proliferation and γ-H2AX immunofluorescence assay. After up- and down-regulation of CCND1 expression, the anti-radiation mechanism of CCND1 was preliminarily explored through transcriptome sequencing analysis.Results:A model for low-dose ionizing radiation-induced adaptive responses of lymphocytes was constructed. Using this model, six candidate genes with radiation protection, including CCND1, ZMAT3, MGAT3, DFFB, CYP4F2, ITGA6, were selected. Compared to the control group, overexpressed CCND1 led to significantly enhanced proliferation ability of AHH-1 cells ( t = 7.92-14.76, P < 0.05) and distinctly lowered level of DNA damage ( t = 2.79-9.68, P < 0.05) after 2 Gy of X-ray irradiation. Furthermore, compared to the control group, the CCND1 knockdown caused significantly decreased cell proliferation ability ( t = 13.58-26.25, P < 0.05) and notably elevated level of DNA damage of cells ( t = 2.87-7.61, P < 0.05). Transcriptome sequencing revealed that up- and down-regulation of CCND1 expression resulted in the activation of pathways related to cell growth, death, and damage repair. Conclusions:By selecting six low-dose-activated candidate genes with radiation protection and revealing the function of CCND1 in radiation protection, this study provides a new perspective for the development of radiation protection agents from the perspective of adaptive responses to low-dose radiation.
6.Constructing A Risk Warning Model for Severe Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Pneumonia Children Based on Clinical Multi Parameters
Wan-ting MO ; Ping-ming GAO ; Rui-ping WAN ; Hui-wen XIAN ; Dan-xia LIN
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2025;25(3):511-518
Objective:To construct a risk warning model for severe mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia(SMPP)children based on clinical data,laboratory indicators and imaging indicators.Methods:162 Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia(MPP)children who were admitted in Foshan Women and Children Hospital from January 2021 to December 2023 were selected,64 SMPP children were included in severe group,the remaining 98 children were included in mild group.The general data,laboratory indicators and imaging indicators of the children were collected.The influencing factors for the occurrence of SMPP were analyzed by univariate and multivariate logistic regression models,and a risk warning model for the occurrence of SMPP children was constructed based on multivariate logistic regression model.The predictive value of the risk warning model for the occurrence of SMPP were analyzed by receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve.Results:The proportion of 3 years old ≤ age<6 years old,course of disease,body temperature,fever course,C-reactive protein(CRP),erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR),lactate dehydrogenase(LDH),cyanosis of lips,positive triconcave sign,pleural effusion,lesion site was the lower lobe,abnormal electrocardiogram and extrapulmonary manifestations in severe group were significantly higher than those in mild group(P<0.05),there were no significant differences in gender,white blood cell count(WBC),neutrophil ratio and procalcitonin(PCT)between the two groups(P>0.05).Multivariate logistic regression analysis model showed that,3 years old ≤age<6 years old,high body temperature,long fever course,CRP elevated,ESR elevated,LDH elevated,cyanosis of lips,positive triconcave sign,pleural effusion,lesion site was the lower lobe,abnormal electrocardiogram and extrapulmonary manifestations were risk factors for the occurrence of SMPP(P<0.05).ROC curve analysis showed that,the area under the curve(AUC)of the risk warning model was 0.829,the sensitivity was 84.82%,and the specificity was 78.15%,the actual prediction curve of the risk warning model was in good agreement with the prediction curve,the decision curve showed that,the threshold probability range of the model was 4.61%~88.14%.Conclusion:The risk warning model based on clinical multi parameters such as general data,laboratory indicators and imaging indicators has certain predictive value for the occurrence of SMPP.
7.Ferroptosis and Its Potential Targeting Applications
Meng-Dan LIU ; Hai-Zhen MO ; Li-Shan YAO
Chinese Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2025;41(9):1268-1279
Ferroptosis,a novel form of programmed cell death driven by iron-dependent lipid peroxida-tion,plays a crucial role in both disease treatment and microbial control due to its multi-level regulatory mechanisms.It mainly involves iron metabolism,lipid peroxidation,and antioxidant systems.In the field of disease treatment,ferroptosis is regarded as a highly promising therapeutic target because of its key role in autoimmune diseases,cancer,and cardiovascular diseases.This review systematically summarizes the core regulatory factors of ferroptosis,such as glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4)and long-chain acyl-CoA synthetase 4(ACSL4)and their interaction networks,and deeply explores the application prospects of targeted intervention strategies based on ferroptosis signaling pathways in disease treatment and micro-bial control.Additionally,we also summarize the current issues faced by ferroptosis in practical applica-tions and proposes strategies,such as nanodelivery,improved drug chemical stability and enhanced water solubility to optimize therapeutic efficacy.We aim to provide a theoretical basis and practical guidelines for exploring more targeted treatments using ferroptosis.
8.Exploration of Improving the Standardization Rate of the Anti-tumor Drug Treatment Records Based on PDCA Cycle
Zemeng ZHAO ; Dan WANG ; Taoxin MO ; Chenxiong LI ; Dong XUE
Chinese Hospital Management 2025;45(6):49-52
Objective To enhance the standardization rate of anticancer drug treatment records.Methods Based on the PDCA cycle quality management tool,C hospital developed and implemented the expert consensus on the Writing Standards for Medical Records of Anticancer Drug Treatment,and continuously monitored the record standard rate.x2 test,Fisher exact probability method and Mann-Kendall trend test were used to analyze the monitoring data.Results After publicity,training,quality control and inclusion in performance assessment,C hospital record standard rate improved rapidly,surpassed 99%in April 2023 and remaining stable thereafter.Before and after the dissemination of the management experience in District H of Beijing,the standardization rate of anticancer drug treatment records increased from 56.99%in the first quarter of 2023 to 72.82%in the first quarter of 2024.An upward trend was observed in the standardization rate of whether there is an evaluation of adverse reactions.Conclusion The standardization rate of anticancer drug treatment records based on PDCA cycle has improved.However,continuous monitoring and improvement of the standardization rate within the region are still required in the future.
9.Transcranial temporal interference stimulation precisely targets deep brain regions to regulate eye movements.
Mo WANG ; Sixian SONG ; Dan LI ; Guangchao ZHAO ; Yu LUO ; Yi TIAN ; Jiajia ZHANG ; Quanying LIU ; Pengfei WEI
Neuroscience Bulletin 2025;41(8):1390-1402
Transcranial temporal interference stimulation (tTIS) is a novel non-invasive neuromodulation technique with the potential to precisely target deep brain structures. This study explores the neural and behavioral effects of tTIS on the superior colliculus (SC), a region involved in eye movement control, in mice. Computational modeling revealed that tTIS delivers more focused stimulation to the SC than traditional transcranial alternating current stimulation. In vivo experiments, including Ca2+ signal recordings and eye movement tracking, showed that tTIS effectively modulates SC neural activity and induces eye movements. A significant correlation was found between stimulation frequency and saccade frequency, suggesting direct tTIS-induced modulation of SC activity. These results demonstrate the precision of tTIS in targeting deep brain regions and regulating eye movements, highlighting its potential for neuroscientific research and therapeutic applications.
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Mice, Inbred C57BL
10.Network pharmacology, molecular docking, and animal experiments reveal mechanism of Zhizhu Decoction in regulating macrophage polarization to reduce adipose tissue inflammation in obese children.
Yong-Kai YIN ; Chang-Miao NIU ; Li-Ting LIANG ; Mo DAN ; Tian-Qi GAO ; Yan-Hong QIN ; Xiao-Ning YAN
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2025;50(1):228-238
Network pharmacology and molecular docking were employed to predict the mechanism of Zhizhu Decoction in regulating macrophage polarization to reduce adipose tissue inflammation in obese children, and animal experiments were then carried out to validate the prediction results. The active ingredients and targets of Zhizhu Decoction were retrieved from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform(TCMSP). The inflammation related targets in the adipose tissue of obese children were searched against GeneCards, OMIM, and DisGeNET, and a drug-disease-target network was established. STRING was used to construct a protein-protein interaction(PPI) network and screen for core targets. R language was used to carry out Gene Ontology(GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG) pathway enrichment analyses. AutoDock was used for the molecular docking between core targets and active ingredients. 24 SPF grade 6-week C57B/6J male mice were adaptively fed for 1 week, and 8 mice were randomly selected as the blank group. The remaining 16 mice were fed with high-fat diet for 8 weeks to onstruct a high-fat diet induced mouse obesity model. After successful modeling, the 16 mice were randomly divided into model group and Zhizhu Decoction group, with 8 mice in each group. Zhizhu Decoction group was intervened by gavage for 14 days, once a day. Blank group and model group were given an equal amount of sterile double distilled water(ddH_2O) by gavage daily. After the last gavage, serum and inguinal adipose tissue were collected from mice for testing. The morphology of inguinal adipose tissue was observed by hematoxylin-eosin(HE) staining, the levels of inflammatory factors interleukin-6(IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA), and the protein expression of macrophage marker molecule nitric oxide synthase(iNOS) and epidermal growth factor like hormone receptor 1(F4/80) was detected by immunofluorescence staining. Network pharmacology predicted luteolin, naringenin, and nobiletin as the main active ingredients in Zhizhu Decoction and 15 core targets. KEGG pathway enrichment analysis revealed involvement in the key signaling pathway of nuclear factor κB(NF-κB). Molecular docking showed that the active ingredients of Zhizhu Decoction bound well to the core targets. Animal experiment showed that compared with the model group, Zhizhu Decoction reduced the distribution of inflammatory cytokines in the inguinal adipose tissue of mice, lowered the levels of TNF-α and IL-6 in the serum(P<0.05, P<0.01), and down-regulated the expression of iNOS and F4/80(P<0.05). The results showed that the active ingredients in Zhizhu Decoction, such as luteolin, naringenin, and nobiletin, inhibit the aggregation of macrophages in adipose tissue, downregulate their classic activated macrophage(M1) polarization, reduce the expression of inflammatory factors IL-6 and TNF-α, and thus improve adipose tissue inflammation in obese mice.
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Obesity/genetics*
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Inflammation/drug therapy*

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