1.Molecular mechanism and treatment progress of primary resistance to epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitors in non-small cell lung cancer
Lu YAO ; Yu HAN ; Hanshuo MU ; Yu ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2026;33(1):121-133
Epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs) block downstream signaling pathways by inhibiting receptor tyrosine kinase activity, consequently suppressing proliferation, invasion and metastasis of tumor cells. EGFR-TKIs have been proven to be highly effective in patients with late non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring EGFR sensitive mutations, significantly better than chemotherapy. Third-generation EGFR-TKIs, such as osimertinib, have emerged as the first-line treatment for advanced NSCLC patients with sensitive EGFR mutations. However, there are still some patients who exhibit primary resistance upon initial treatment with EGFR-TKIs. The exact mechanism of primary resistance remains unknown, and may be related to factors such as the structure of EGFR mutation subtypes, concurrent mutations, BIM deletion polymorphism, and high expression of programmed cell death-ligand 1. This review summarizes the molecular mechanisms of primary resistance to EGFR-TKIs and discusses potential therapeutic strategies, with the goal of optimizing precision targeted therapy for NSCLC patients.
2.The effects of evolocumab combined with atorvastatin on post-PCI efficacy and coronary microcirculation in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
Yun ZHU ; Keli HAN ; Jie LI ; Qing MU ; Cong ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(23):2958-2962
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of evolocumab combined with atorvastatin on post-percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) efficacy and coronary microcirculation in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). METHODS This retrospective cohort study included 194 hospitalized patients with acute STEMI who underwent PCI in the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanyang Medical College from Jan. 2022 to Dec. 2024. The patients were divided into control group (100 cases) and combination therapy group (94 cases) according to the different therapy plans. The control group was given Atorvastatin calcium tablets orally, at a dose of 20 mg, once a day. On the basis of the control group, the combination therapy group received an initial injection of Evolocumab injection 140 mg within 24 hours after PCI, followed by subsequent injections every 2 weeks. Both groups received continuous treatment for at least 30 days. Blood lipid indicators [total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol], inflammation indicators [C-reactive protein (CRP) and interleukin-6 (IL-6)], vascular Δ 基金项目河南省医学科技攻关计划项目(No.LHGJ20230971) endothelial function and microcirculation indicators [fibrinogen, ankle-brachial index (ABI) and nitric oxide (NO)], cardiac function indicators [left ventricular ejection (LVEF), left ventricular end-diastolic diameter and left ventricular end-systolic diameter] before treatment and after 30 days of treatment, as well as the occurrence of adverse reactions during the treatment, were compared between the two groups. RESULTS Before treatment, there were no statistically significant differences in the levels of the indicators of blood lipid, inflammation, vascular endothelial function and microcirculation, and cardiac function between the two groups (P>0.05). After 30 days of treatment, the levels of TC, TG, LDL-C, CRP, IL-6 and fibrinogen in both groups were significantly reduced compared to those before treatment within the same group. The levels of NO and LVEF in both groups, as well as ABI in the combination therapy group, were significantly elevated compared to those before treatment within the same group. Moreover, the improvements in the levels of TC, LDL-C, CRP, IL-6, fibrinogen and NO in the combination therapy group were more pronounced than those in the control group during the same period (P<0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in the incidence of liver function impairment, gastrointestinal adverse reactions, or the overall incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS Compared with atorvastatin alone, evolocumab combined with atorvastatin more effectively reduces the blood lipid levels, improves the inflammatory status, vascular endothelial function and coronary microcirculation in patients with acute STEMI after PCI, while the safety is comparable to that of atorvastatin alone.
3.A study on the impact of tyrosinase on retinal and choroidal changes during refractive development
Kailei WANG ; Xiaoran ZHANG ; Jiaqi MU ; Yamin CHEN ; Panpan LÜ ; Guoge HAN ; Rui HAO
Recent Advances in Ophthalmology 2025;45(9):696-702
Objective To analyze the effects of tyrosinase on choroidal and retinal thickness and blood flow changes in guinea pigs,and to explore the role of tyrosinase in the development and progression of myopia.Methods A total of 30 three-week-old male tri-colored guinea pigs and 10 albino guinea pigs were selected and divided into four groups:control group(tri-colored hyperopic guinea pigs,with no intervention),albino group(albino myopic guinea pigs,with no inter-vention),myopia group(tri-colored myopic guinea pigs,with no intervention),and injection group[tri-colored hyperopic guinea pigs,injected with tyrosinase inhibitor(6 250 μg·L-1),100 μL per day].The experiment lasted for 4 weeks.The refractive status and axial length(AL)of the guinea pigs in each group were measured,along with ocular biometric param-eters related to axial length[anterior chamber depth,aqueous humor depth(AQD),central corneal thickness,lens diame-ter,vitreous chamber depth(VCD)].Optical coherence tomography was used to measure the retinal thickness,choroidal thickness(ChT),and choroidal blood perfusion(ChBP)in different regions of the guinea pigs.The tyrosinase activity in the vitreous and retina of guinea pigs in each group was measured.The expression levels of neurotransmitters in the vitre-ous and retina of guinea pigs in each group were detected.Results The differences in refractive status between the albi-no group and the control group at 0,2,and 4 weeks of the experiment were statistically significant(F=8.972,P<0.05).At the 4th week of the experiment,the refractive status of the injection group was lower than that of the control group,and the AL was greater than that of the control group,with statistically significant differences(both P<0.05).Further analysis of AL-related biometric parameters revealed that only AQD and VCD were associated with the changes in AL of guinea pigs in each group.At the 0th week of the experiment,the average retinal thickness of the control group was greater than that of the albino group,with a statistically significant difference(t=-9.007,P<0.000 1).Moreover,the differences in reti-nal thickness in the outer retina across different directions and time points were statistically significant(all P<0.05).The differences in retinal thickness between the control and albino groups were mainly concentrated in the outer retina.The ChT of the albino group was less than that of the control group,with a significant difference between groups(F=4.809,P=0.030).The ChBP of the control group was significantly higher than that of the albino group at 0,2,and 4 weeks of the experiment(all P<0.05).At the 4th week of the experiment,the tyrosinase activity in the vitreous of the injection,albi-no,and myopia groups was lower than that of the control group,with statistically significant differences(all P<0.05).The differences in neurotransmitters between the albino and control groups were mainly concentrated in the vitreous.In the retina,the ornithine level in the myopia group was higher than that in the albino and control groups,and the tryptophan levels in the myopia and control groups were higher than that in the albino group,with statistically significant differences(all P<0.05).Conclusion Tyrosinase plays a crucial role in the development of myopia,regulating the development of refractive status by influencing the physiological properties of the retina and choroid.
4.A study on the impact of tyrosinase on retinal and choroidal changes during refractive development
Kailei WANG ; Xiaoran ZHANG ; Jiaqi MU ; Yamin CHEN ; Panpan LÜ ; Guoge HAN ; Rui HAO
Recent Advances in Ophthalmology 2025;45(9):696-702
Objective To analyze the effects of tyrosinase on choroidal and retinal thickness and blood flow changes in guinea pigs,and to explore the role of tyrosinase in the development and progression of myopia.Methods A total of 30 three-week-old male tri-colored guinea pigs and 10 albino guinea pigs were selected and divided into four groups:control group(tri-colored hyperopic guinea pigs,with no intervention),albino group(albino myopic guinea pigs,with no inter-vention),myopia group(tri-colored myopic guinea pigs,with no intervention),and injection group[tri-colored hyperopic guinea pigs,injected with tyrosinase inhibitor(6 250 μg·L-1),100 μL per day].The experiment lasted for 4 weeks.The refractive status and axial length(AL)of the guinea pigs in each group were measured,along with ocular biometric param-eters related to axial length[anterior chamber depth,aqueous humor depth(AQD),central corneal thickness,lens diame-ter,vitreous chamber depth(VCD)].Optical coherence tomography was used to measure the retinal thickness,choroidal thickness(ChT),and choroidal blood perfusion(ChBP)in different regions of the guinea pigs.The tyrosinase activity in the vitreous and retina of guinea pigs in each group was measured.The expression levels of neurotransmitters in the vitre-ous and retina of guinea pigs in each group were detected.Results The differences in refractive status between the albi-no group and the control group at 0,2,and 4 weeks of the experiment were statistically significant(F=8.972,P<0.05).At the 4th week of the experiment,the refractive status of the injection group was lower than that of the control group,and the AL was greater than that of the control group,with statistically significant differences(both P<0.05).Further analysis of AL-related biometric parameters revealed that only AQD and VCD were associated with the changes in AL of guinea pigs in each group.At the 0th week of the experiment,the average retinal thickness of the control group was greater than that of the albino group,with a statistically significant difference(t=-9.007,P<0.000 1).Moreover,the differences in reti-nal thickness in the outer retina across different directions and time points were statistically significant(all P<0.05).The differences in retinal thickness between the control and albino groups were mainly concentrated in the outer retina.The ChT of the albino group was less than that of the control group,with a significant difference between groups(F=4.809,P=0.030).The ChBP of the control group was significantly higher than that of the albino group at 0,2,and 4 weeks of the experiment(all P<0.05).At the 4th week of the experiment,the tyrosinase activity in the vitreous of the injection,albi-no,and myopia groups was lower than that of the control group,with statistically significant differences(all P<0.05).The differences in neurotransmitters between the albino and control groups were mainly concentrated in the vitreous.In the retina,the ornithine level in the myopia group was higher than that in the albino and control groups,and the tryptophan levels in the myopia and control groups were higher than that in the albino group,with statistically significant differences(all P<0.05).Conclusion Tyrosinase plays a crucial role in the development of myopia,regulating the development of refractive status by influencing the physiological properties of the retina and choroid.
5.Localized light-triggered release macrophage cytopharmaceuticals containing O-nitrobenzyl group for enhanced solid tumor cell-chemotherapy.
Jinhu LIU ; Han YANG ; Xiao SANG ; Tong GAO ; Zipeng ZHANG ; Shunli FU ; Huizhen YANG ; Lili CHANG ; Xiaoqing LIU ; Shuang LIANG ; Shijun YUAN ; Suyun WEI ; Yuxin YANG ; Xiaoxin YAN ; Xinke ZHANG ; Weiwei MU ; Yongjun LIU ; Na ZHANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2024;14(11):5053-5068
Cytopharmaceutical based on macrophages is a breakthrough in the field of targeted drug delivery. However, it remains a challenge to localize and control drug release while retaining macrophage activity and exerting its immunotherapeutic effect. Herein, a localized light-triggered release macrophage cytopharmaceutical (USIP@M) was proposed, which could utilize the tumor targeting and immunotherapy effects of macrophages to reverse the immune suppression of tumor microenvironment (TME). Amphiphilic block copolymers with ultraviolet (UV)-responsive o-nitrobenzyl groups were synthesized and co-loaded with sorafenib (SF), IMD-0354 (IMD), and upconverting nanoparticles (UCNPs), which were then taken up by macrophages, and the targeted delivery of drugs was realized by using the tumor tropism of macrophages. UCNPs converted near-infrared light with strong penetrability and high safety into UV light, which promoted the photoresponsive depolymerization of block copolymers and production of exosomes from USIP@M, accelerated drug efflux and maintained the activity of macrophages. IMD simultaneously polarized carrier macrophages and tumor-associated macrophages to exert the antitumor effect of macrophages, enhance T cell immunity, and alleviate the immunosuppressive state of TME. Synergistically with the chemotherapeutic effect of SF, it could effectively kill tumors. In conclusion, based on the localized light-triggered release strategy, this study constructed a novel macrophage cytopharmaceutical that could localize and control drug release while retaining the activity of macrophages and exerting its immunotherapeutic effect, which could effectively treat solid tumors.
6.Safety and efficacy of colon polypectomy in patients taking antithrombotic drugs
Chen MU ; Han ZHANG ; Ying LIU ; Xue LI ; Rui GU ; Chun-Yan CAO ; Xu GUO
Modern Interventional Diagnosis and Treatment in Gastroenterology 2024;29(6):660-663
Objective To investigate the safety and effectiveness of colon polypectomy in patients taking antithrombotic drugs.Methods Polyps treated with endoscopic polypectomy at the Department of Gastroenterology,Fu Wai Hospital,Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences,from August 2022 to August 2023 were retrospectively analyzed for the site of polyp,postoperative delayed hemorrhage,perforation,and the completeness of resection,specimen retrieval,and the occurrence of postoperative ischemic events.Results A total of 103 polyps were included in the study,which were divided into two groups according to whether the diameter of the polyp was>10 mm(87 cases in the small polyp group vs 16 cases in the large polyp group),and there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of the site of the polyp,its morphology,the type of antithrombotic drug taken,the rate of curative resection,the rate of postoperative hemorrhagic events,and the incidence of postoperative ischemic events;the large polyp group chose more often to undergo EMR treatment(small polyp group vs.large polyp group,4.6%vs.45.5%,P=0.004);postoperative pathology was more adenomatous polyps in the large polyp group(small polyp group vs.large polyp group,77.0%vs.93.8%,P=0.027).Conclusion Endoscopic polypectomy can be used safely and effectively in patients taking antithrombotic drugs.
7.Effect of hyperuricemia on fasting blood glucose level in retired cadres in Shenyang based on longitudinal physical examination data
Yao MU ; Zhuo LI ; Song HAN ; Ying ZHANG
Journal of Shenyang Medical College 2024;26(5):465-468,513
Objective:To investigate the effects of hyperuricemia(HUA)on fasting blood glucose(FBG)level in retired cadres in Shenyang by using generalized estimating equations(GEE).Methods:Data of demographic characteristics and clinical indicators of retired cadres who underwent physical examination in Central Hospital Affiliated to Shenyang Medical College for 3 consecutive years from Sep 2013 to Sep 2015 were collected.According to serum uric acid(SUA)level in the first physical examination,the subjects were divided into HUA group and SUA normal group.GEE was used to analyze the effect of HUA on FBG level.Results:Body mass index(BMI)in HUA group was higher than that in SUA normal group during the three years,and the difference in FBG level between 2013 and 2015 was statistically significant(P<0.05).After adjusting the physical examination time,gender,and age by GEE(Model 1),the FBG level in HUA group was significantly higher than that in SUA normal group(OR=2.158,95%CI:1.192-3.908,P=0.011).After further adjusting for confounding factors such as BMI,alcohol consumption,family history of diabetes mellitus(DM),hyperlipidemia,and hypertension(Model 2),the FBG level between the two groups was still significantly different(OR=1.788,95%CI:1.003-3.185,P=0.049).Conclusion:HUA can increase FBG level in the elderly population,and the risk is increased by 1.788 times compared with SUA normal group,suggesting that HUA is related to FBG level,which provides a reference for further exploration of the etiology of DM and provides a basis for effective prevention of DM.
8.Protective Effect of Endogenous ω-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Against Cisplatin-Induced Myelosuppression
Qi-Hua XU ; Zong-Meng ZHANG ; Chao-Feng XING ; Han-Si CHEN ; Ke-Xin ZHENG ; Yun-Ping MU ; Zi-Jian ZHAO ; Fang-Hong LI
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2024;32(5):1601-1607
Objective:To investigate the protective effect of endogenous ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid(PUFA)against cisplatin-induced myelosuppression and the mechanism of reducing apoptosis in bone marrow nucleated cells using mfat-1 transgenic mice.Methods:The experimental animals were divided into 4 groups:wild-type mice normal control group,mfat-1 transgenic mice normal control group,wild-type mice model group and mfat-1 transgenic mice model group.The mice in the model group were injected intraperitoneally with 7.5 mg/kg cisplatin on day 0 and day 7 to construct a myelosuppression model,while the mice in the normal control group were injected intraperitoneally with an equal amount of saline,and their status was observed and their body weight was measured daily.Peripheral blood was taken after 14 day for routine blood analysis,and the content and proportion of PUFA in peripheral blood were detected using gas chromatography.Bone marrow nucleated cells in the femur of mice were counted.The histopathological changes in bone marrow were observed by histopathological staining.The apoptosis of nucleated cells and the expression level changes of apoptosis-related genes in the bone marrow of mice were detected by flow cytometry and fluorescence quantitative PCR.Results:Compared with wild-type mice,mfat-1 transgenic mice showed significantly increased levels of ω-3 PUFA in peripheral blood and greater tolerance to cisplatin.Peripheral blood analysis showed that endogenous ω-3 PUFA promoted the recovery of leukocytes,erythrocytes,platelets and haemoglobin in peripheral blood of myelosuppressed mice.The results of HE staining showed that endogenous ω-3 PUFA significantly improved the structural damage of bone marrow tissue induced by cisplatin.Flow cytometry and PCR showed that,compared with wild-type mice model group,the apoptosis rate of bone marrow nucleated cells in mfat-1 transgenic mice was significantly reduced(P<0.001),and the expression of anti-apoptotic genes Bcl-2 mRNA was significantly increased(P<0.01),while the expressions of pro-apoptotic genes Bax and Bak mRNA were significantly reduced(P<0.001,P<0.05).Conclusion:Endogenous ω-3 PUFA can reduce cisplatin-induced apoptosis in bone marrow nucleated cells,increase the number of peripheral blood cells and exert a protective effect against cisplatin-induced myelosuppression by regulating the expression of apoptosis-related genes.
9.Chinese expert consensus on blood support mode and blood transfusion strategies for emergency treatment of severe trauma patients (version 2024)
Yao LU ; Yang LI ; Leiying ZHANG ; Hao TANG ; Huidan JING ; Yaoli WANG ; Xiangzhi JIA ; Li BA ; Maohong BIAN ; Dan CAI ; Hui CAI ; Xiaohong CAI ; Zhanshan ZHA ; Bingyu CHEN ; Daqing CHEN ; Feng CHEN ; Guoan CHEN ; Haiming CHEN ; Jing CHEN ; Min CHEN ; Qing CHEN ; Shu CHEN ; Xi CHEN ; Jinfeng CHENG ; Xiaoling CHU ; Hongwang CUI ; Xin CUI ; Zhen DA ; Ying DAI ; Surong DENG ; Weiqun DONG ; Weimin FAN ; Ke FENG ; Danhui FU ; Yongshui FU ; Qi FU ; Xuemei FU ; Jia GAN ; Xinyu GAN ; Wei GAO ; Huaizheng GONG ; Rong GUI ; Geng GUO ; Ning HAN ; Yiwen HAO ; Wubing HE ; Qiang HONG ; Ruiqin HOU ; Wei HOU ; Jie HU ; Peiyang HU ; Xi HU ; Xiaoyu HU ; Guangbin HUANG ; Jie HUANG ; Xiangyan HUANG ; Yuanshuai HUANG ; Shouyong HUN ; Xuebing JIANG ; Ping JIN ; Dong LAI ; Aiping LE ; Hongmei LI ; Bijuan LI ; Cuiying LI ; Daihong LI ; Haihong LI ; He LI ; Hui LI ; Jianping LI ; Ning LI ; Xiying LI ; Xiangmin LI ; Xiaofei LI ; Xiaojuan LI ; Zhiqiang LI ; Zhongjun LI ; Zunyan LI ; Huaqin LIANG ; Xiaohua LIANG ; Dongfa LIAO ; Qun LIAO ; Yan LIAO ; Jiajin LIN ; Chunxia LIU ; Fenghua LIU ; Peixian LIU ; Tiemei LIU ; Xiaoxin LIU ; Zhiwei LIU ; Zhongdi LIU ; Hua LU ; Jianfeng LUAN ; Jianjun LUO ; Qun LUO ; Dingfeng LYU ; Qi LYU ; Xianping LYU ; Aijun MA ; Liqiang MA ; Shuxuan MA ; Xainjun MA ; Xiaogang MA ; Xiaoli MA ; Guoqing MAO ; Shijie MU ; Shaolin NIE ; Shujuan OUYANG ; Xilin OUYANG ; Chunqiu PAN ; Jian PAN ; Xiaohua PAN ; Lei PENG ; Tao PENG ; Baohua QIAN ; Shu QIAO ; Li QIN ; Ying REN ; Zhaoqi REN ; Ruiming RONG ; Changshan SU ; Mingwei SUN ; Wenwu SUN ; Zhenwei SUN ; Haiping TANG ; Xiaofeng TANG ; Changjiu TANG ; Cuihua TAO ; Zhibin TIAN ; Juan WANG ; Baoyan WANG ; Chunyan WANG ; Gefei WANG ; Haiyan WANG ; Hongjie WANG ; Peng WANG ; Pengli WANG ; Qiushi WANG ; Xiaoning WANG ; Xinhua WANG ; Xuefeng WANG ; Yong WANG ; Yongjun WANG ; Yuanjie WANG ; Zhihua WANG ; Shaojun WEI ; Yaming WEI ; Jianbo WEN ; Jun WEN ; Jiang WU ; Jufeng WU ; Aijun XIA ; Fei XIA ; Rong XIA ; Jue XIE ; Yanchao XING ; Yan XIONG ; Feng XU ; Yongzhu XU ; Yongan XU ; Yonghe YAN ; Beizhan YAN ; Jiang YANG ; Jiangcun YANG ; Jun YANG ; Xinwen YANG ; Yongyi YANG ; Chunyan YAO ; Mingliang YE ; Changlin YIN ; Ming YIN ; Wen YIN ; Lianling YU ; Shuhong YU ; Zebo YU ; Yigang YU ; Anyong YU ; Hong YUAN ; Yi YUAN ; Chan ZHANG ; Jinjun ZHANG ; Jun ZHANG ; Kai ZHANG ; Leibing ZHANG ; Quan ZHANG ; Rongjiang ZHANG ; Sanming ZHANG ; Shengji ZHANG ; Shuo ZHANG ; Wei ZHANG ; Weidong ZHANG ; Xi ZHANG ; Xingwen ZHANG ; Guixi ZHANG ; Xiaojun ZHANG ; Guoqing ZHAO ; Jianpeng ZHAO ; Shuming ZHAO ; Beibei ZHENG ; Shangen ZHENG ; Huayou ZHOU ; Jicheng ZHOU ; Lihong ZHOU ; Mou ZHOU ; Xiaoyu ZHOU ; Xuelian ZHOU ; Yuan ZHOU ; Zheng ZHOU ; Zuhuang ZHOU ; Haiyan ZHU ; Peiyuan ZHU ; Changju ZHU ; Lili ZHU ; Zhengguo WANG ; Jianxin JIANG ; Deqing WANG ; Jiongcai LAN ; Quanli WANG ; Yang YU ; Lianyang ZHANG ; Aiqing WEN
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2024;40(10):865-881
Patients with severe trauma require an extremely timely treatment and transfusion plays an irreplaceable role in the emergency treatment of such patients. An increasing number of evidence-based medicinal evidences and clinical practices suggest that patients with severe traumatic bleeding benefit from early transfusion of low-titer group O whole blood or hemostatic resuscitation with red blood cells, plasma and platelet of a balanced ratio. However, the current domestic mode of blood supply cannot fully meet the requirements of timely and effective blood transfusion for emergency treatment of patients with severe trauma in clinical practice. In order to solve the key problems in blood supply and blood transfusion strategies for emergency treatment of severe trauma, Branch of Clinical Transfusion Medicine of Chinese Medical Association, Group for Trauma Emergency Care and Multiple Injuries of Trauma Branch of Chinese Medical Association, Young Scholar Group of Disaster Medicine Branch of Chinese Medical Association organized domestic experts of blood transfusion medicine and trauma treatment to jointly formulate Chinese expert consensus on blood support mode and blood transfusion strategies for emergency treatment of severe trauma patients ( version 2024). Based on the evidence-based medical evidence and Delphi method of expert consultation and voting, 10 recommendations were put forward from two aspects of blood support mode and transfusion strategies, aiming to provide a reference for transfusion resuscitation in the emergency treatment of severe trauma and further improve the success rate of treatment of patients with severe trauma.
10.Mechanism of Nephrotoxicity Induced by Ecliptasaponin A Based on Computational Toxicology
Han LI ; Ling SONG ; Yunhang GAO ; Tengfei CHEN ; Suzhen MU ; Weiya CHEN ; Guangping ZHANG ; Wang HUO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(23):72-80
ObjectiveTo predict the potential nephrotoxic components in traditional Chinese medicine health food products based on the Traditional Chinese Medicine Toxicity Alert System and Basic Toxicology Database (TCMTAS-BTD), screen and validate the predicted components by cell and animal experiments, and decipher the mechanism of nephrotoxicity by network pharmacology. MethodTCMTAS-BTD was utilized to predict the toxicity of 3 540 compounds found in the catalogue of traditional Chinese health food ingredients. In the cell experiment, the top 5 compounds with high toxicity probability were screened by measurement of cell proliferation and viability (CCK-8) and high-content screening. ICR mice were randomized into a control group, a low-dose (2.91 mg·kg-1·d-1) ecliptasaponin A, and a high-dose (29.1 mg·kg-1·d-1) ecliptasaponin A group, with 10 mice in each group, and treated continuously for 28 days. During the experiment, the general conditions of the rats were observed, and the kidney index was calculated. The levels of serum creatinine (SCr) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) in the serum as well as the content of malondialdehyde (MDA) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) in the renal tissue were measured. The pathological changes of the kidney were observed. Network pharmacology was employed to predict the potential pathways of nephrotoxicity. Finally, the pathway-associated proteins were validated by Western blot. ResultThe top 5 compounds with high probability of nephrotoxicity were ecliptasaponin A, chrysophanol, rutaecarpine, tanshinoneⅠ, and geniposidic acid. In the cell experiment, CCK-8 results showed that 10 μmol·L-1 ecliptasaponin A, 60 μmol·L-1 chrysophanol, 40 μmol·L-1 rutaecarpine, and 20 μmol·L-1 tanshinone I altered the viability of HK-2 cells. High-content analysis showed that 10 μmol·L-1 ecliptasaponin A, chrysophanol, rutaecarpine, and tanshinone Ⅰ reduced the cell number (P<0.05, P<0.01). The animal experiment showed that the mice in the high-dose ecliptasaponin A group presented slow movement, slow weight gain (P<0.01), increased kidney index (P<0.01), elevated SCr, BUN, and MDA levels (P<0.01), and lowered SOD level (P<0.01). Mild histopathological changes were observed in the high-dose ecliptasaponin A group. The network pharmacology results showed that the key targets of nephrotoxicity induced by ecliptasaponin A were mainly enriched in the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt) signaling pathway, prostatic cancer and lipid and atherosclerosis pathways. Western blot results verified that high dose of ecliptasaponin A raised the phosphorylation levels of PI3K and Akt (P<0.01). ConclusionOn day 28 of administration, 29.1 mg·kg-1 ecliptasaponin A was found to induce renal injury in rats. The mechanism may be related with the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, which implied that excessive and prolonged usage of Ecliptae Herba may increase the incidence of adverse drug reactions.

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