1.Dissecting the histological heterogeneity of ovarian carcinosarcoma and high-grade serous ovarian cancer in primary and metastatic tumors by single-cell transcriptomic analysis.
Kaipeng XIE ; Shuang LIANG ; Nanxi WANG ; Qiaoying ZHU ; Jiangping WU ; Zhening PU ; Xiaoli WU ; Dake LI ; Juncheng DAI
Chinese Medical Journal 2025;138(17):2195-2197
2.Research progress on mechanisms, assessments, and intervention directions of psychological resilience in patients with major depressive disorder
Shuying WANG ; Lei FENG ; Nanxi LI ; Xinzhu ZHOU ; Gang WANG
Chinese Journal of Psychiatry 2025;58(9):714-720
In the research of major depressive disorder (MDD), the protective effect of psychological resilience has received increasing attention. This protective effect persists throughout the onset, development, and prognosis of MDD. This paper systematically reviews and summarizes the definition, mechanisms, and research tools of psychological resilience, as well as the research progress regarding its role in MDD. Meanwhile, it elaborates in detail on the deficiencies in current research and, based on this, offers perspectives on future research directions. This review aims to enhance the understanding of psychological resilience, deepen the scientific comprehension of the complex interaction between psychological resilience and MDD, and provide references for research in related fields.
3.Ginsenosides targeting P-glycoprotein enhance the inhibitory effect of paclitaxel on colon cancer
Xiaohui ZHU ; Yuanyuan ZHAO ; Nanxi LI ; Jinnan GUO ; Yunfei TIAN ; Huiting ZHAI ; Shanshan WANG ; Dexuan YANG ; Guifang DOU ; Suxiang FENG ; Zhiyun MENG
Chinese Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2025;39(2):89-99
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of ginsenosides as P-glycoprotein(P-gp)substrates in combination with paclitaxel on the proliferation and migration of colon cancer Caco-2 cells.METHODS Bio-layer interferometry(BLI)technology was used to detect the constants of ginsenosides and P-gp.Network molecular docking was adopted to predict the binding affinity energy of ginsenosides and P-gp.Caco-2 cells were divided into paclitaxel 0,6.25,12.5,25,50,100 and 200 mg·L-1 groups,ginsenoside Rg3 0,6.25,12.5,25,50,100 and 200 mg·L-1 groups,and paclitaxel 5 mg·L-1+ginsenoside Rg3 0,25,50,100 and 200 mg·L-1 groups.After 48 h of incubation,the growth inhibition rate of Caco-2 cells was detected by MTT assay,and the interaction between the two drugs was quantitatively evaluated using the"one-belt,one-line"modle.Caco-2 cells were divided into the cell control group,paclitaxel 5 mg·L-1 group,ginsenoside Rg3 50 and 100 mg·L-1 groups,and paclitaxel 5 mg·L-1+ginsenoside Rg3 50 and 100 mg·L-1 groups.After 24 h of incubation,the proliferation and migration ability of the cells were detected by colony assay and Transwell migration assay.Caco-2 cells were then divided into the cell control group,quinidine 12.5 mg·L-1 group,and ginsenoside Rg3 6.25 and 12.5 mg·L-1 groups.After 4 h of incubation,the expression levels of P-gp and total protein were detected by ELISA.RESULTS The affinity constants of ginsenoside Rb1,Rg3,Rg5 with P-gp were all less than 10-3 mol·L-1,while that of ginsenoside CK with P-gp was 10-2 mol·L-1.There was no typical binding dissociation curve between ginsenoside Re and P-gp.The absolute binding affinities of ginsenosides Rg3 and Rg5 to P-gp were determined to be 8.5 kcal·mol-1 and 7.6 kcal·mol-1,respectively.Ginsenosides mixed with PTX 5 mg·L-1 inhibited the growth of colon cancer cells through synergy and addition,and the dose range of the syner-gistic effect was[0+5,43.15+5]mg·L-1;[164.51+5,200+5]mg·L-1,the additive effect dose ranged from[43.15+5,164.51+5]mg·L-1.The combination of the two drugs could significantly reduce the proliferation and migration ability of Caco-2 cells(P<0.01).The ELISA results showed a decrease in total protein and P-gp content in both the ginsenoside and quinidine groups(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Ginsenoside bind to and inhibit the activity of P-gp,synergizing with paclitaxel to reduce the proliferative and migratory abili-ties of Caco-2 cells.The combination of ginsenosides and paclitaxel enhances the sensitivity of Caco-2 cells to paclitaxel induced inhibition.The combined use of these two substances is expected to achieve better anticancer effects compared to paclitaxel alone.
4.Ginsenosides targeting P-glycoprotein enhance the inhibitory effect of paclitaxel on colon cancer
Xiaohui ZHU ; Yuanyuan ZHAO ; Nanxi LI ; Jinnan GUO ; Yunfei TIAN ; Huiting ZHAI ; Shanshan WANG ; Dexuan YANG ; Guifang DOU ; Suxiang FENG ; Zhiyun MENG
Chinese Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2025;39(2):89-99
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of ginsenosides as P-glycoprotein(P-gp)substrates in combination with paclitaxel on the proliferation and migration of colon cancer Caco-2 cells.METHODS Bio-layer interferometry(BLI)technology was used to detect the constants of ginsenosides and P-gp.Network molecular docking was adopted to predict the binding affinity energy of ginsenosides and P-gp.Caco-2 cells were divided into paclitaxel 0,6.25,12.5,25,50,100 and 200 mg·L-1 groups,ginsenoside Rg3 0,6.25,12.5,25,50,100 and 200 mg·L-1 groups,and paclitaxel 5 mg·L-1+ginsenoside Rg3 0,25,50,100 and 200 mg·L-1 groups.After 48 h of incubation,the growth inhibition rate of Caco-2 cells was detected by MTT assay,and the interaction between the two drugs was quantitatively evaluated using the"one-belt,one-line"modle.Caco-2 cells were divided into the cell control group,paclitaxel 5 mg·L-1 group,ginsenoside Rg3 50 and 100 mg·L-1 groups,and paclitaxel 5 mg·L-1+ginsenoside Rg3 50 and 100 mg·L-1 groups.After 24 h of incubation,the proliferation and migration ability of the cells were detected by colony assay and Transwell migration assay.Caco-2 cells were then divided into the cell control group,quinidine 12.5 mg·L-1 group,and ginsenoside Rg3 6.25 and 12.5 mg·L-1 groups.After 4 h of incubation,the expression levels of P-gp and total protein were detected by ELISA.RESULTS The affinity constants of ginsenoside Rb1,Rg3,Rg5 with P-gp were all less than 10-3 mol·L-1,while that of ginsenoside CK with P-gp was 10-2 mol·L-1.There was no typical binding dissociation curve between ginsenoside Re and P-gp.The absolute binding affinities of ginsenosides Rg3 and Rg5 to P-gp were determined to be 8.5 kcal·mol-1 and 7.6 kcal·mol-1,respectively.Ginsenosides mixed with PTX 5 mg·L-1 inhibited the growth of colon cancer cells through synergy and addition,and the dose range of the syner-gistic effect was[0+5,43.15+5]mg·L-1;[164.51+5,200+5]mg·L-1,the additive effect dose ranged from[43.15+5,164.51+5]mg·L-1.The combination of the two drugs could significantly reduce the proliferation and migration ability of Caco-2 cells(P<0.01).The ELISA results showed a decrease in total protein and P-gp content in both the ginsenoside and quinidine groups(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Ginsenoside bind to and inhibit the activity of P-gp,synergizing with paclitaxel to reduce the proliferative and migratory abili-ties of Caco-2 cells.The combination of ginsenosides and paclitaxel enhances the sensitivity of Caco-2 cells to paclitaxel induced inhibition.The combined use of these two substances is expected to achieve better anticancer effects compared to paclitaxel alone.
5.Research progress on mechanisms, assessments, and intervention directions of psychological resilience in patients with major depressive disorder
Shuying WANG ; Lei FENG ; Nanxi LI ; Xinzhu ZHOU ; Gang WANG
Chinese Journal of Psychiatry 2025;58(9):714-720
In the research of major depressive disorder (MDD), the protective effect of psychological resilience has received increasing attention. This protective effect persists throughout the onset, development, and prognosis of MDD. This paper systematically reviews and summarizes the definition, mechanisms, and research tools of psychological resilience, as well as the research progress regarding its role in MDD. Meanwhile, it elaborates in detail on the deficiencies in current research and, based on this, offers perspectives on future research directions. This review aims to enhance the understanding of psychological resilience, deepen the scientific comprehension of the complex interaction between psychological resilience and MDD, and provide references for research in related fields.
6.Research progress on animal models of combined radiation-wound injury
Ruolin HAO ; Guifang DOU ; Zhiyun MENG ; Tong YE ; Nanxi LI ; Xiaoxia ZHU ; Ruolan GU ; Zhuona WU ; Hui GAN
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2024;33(2):209-214
A combined radiation-wound injury refers to a radiation injury combined with a traumatic wound, with the characteristics of repeated ulceration and a long and difficult healing process, which is a focus in the field of research on difficult-to-heal wounds. To research combined radiation-wound injuries, the establishment of animal models is a key part, and appropriate animal models are a guarantee of reliable experimental results. This review summarizes the current research progress on various animal models of combined radiation-wound injuries in terms of radiation types, animal species, and injury types and location, aiming to provide a scientific basis for establishing standardized animal models, studying injury mechanisms, and evaluating prevention and treatment efficacy for combined radiation-wound injuries.
7.Effect of mouth breathing on upper airway structure in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
Yanru LI ; Nanxi FEI ; Lili CAO ; Yunhan SHI ; Junfang XIAN
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2023;37(7):529-534
Objective:To compare the changes of morphology of pharynx in patients with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) and healthy individuals during oral or nasal breathing, and explore the relevant influencing factors. Methods:Twenty-nine adult patients with OSAHS and 20 non-snoring controls underwent MRI to obtain upper airway structural measurements while the subjects were awake and during mouth breathing with a nasal clip.The following were analyzed. ①The changes of upper airway structure of oral and nasal respiration in non-snoring control/OSAHS patients were observed; ②The differences and influencing factors of upper airway structure changes between OSAHS patients and controls were compared during breathing. Results:The control group consisted of 15 males and 5 females, with an apnea-hypopnea index (AHI)<5 events/h, while the OSAHS group comprised 26 males and 3 females with an AHI of 40.4±23.1 events/h and the mean lowest arterial oxygen saturation (LSaO2) was 79.5% ±10.0%. In the both groups, the vertical distance between the mandible and the posterior pharyngeal wall decreased (P<0.05); The long axis of tongue body decreased (P<0.05), and the contact area between tongue and palate decreased. There was no significant change in the total volume of the retropalatine(RP) and retroglossal(RG) airway in the control group (P>0.05). However, the minimum cross-sectional area and volume of the RP airway in OSAHS decreased (P<0.001). The lateral diameters of uvula plane in OSAHS decreased during mouth breathing, which was contrary to the trend in the control group (P=0.017). The AHI of patients was positively correlated with the reduction of the volume of the RP airway during oral breathing (P=0.001); The reduction of the distance between the mandible and the posterior pharyngeal wall was positively correlated with the length of the airway (P<0.001). Conclusion:Mouth breathing leads to the shortening of the long axis of the tongue, the reduction of the contact area between the soft palate and the tongue, vertical distance between the mandible and the posterior pharyngeal wall, and the cross-sectional area of the epiglottis plane. These changes vary between OSAHS patients and controls. During mouth breathing, the diameters, areas and volumes of the RP area decreased, and were more significant in severe cases.
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8.Reliability and validity of Chinese version of the 12-item immediate mood scale in patients with depression
Xiongying CHEN ; Xuequan ZHU ; Le XIAO ; Nanxi LI ; Yuan FENG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2023;32(3):267-271
Objective:To assess the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of 12-item immediate mood scale(IMS-12) in patients with depression.Methods:From January to June 2018, a total of 459 patients with depression recruited from an outpatient clinic by convenient sampling approach.All the subjects were assessed by the Chinese version of the IMS-12, and 43 of them were assessed again at the end of the first week.The 16-item quick inventory of depressive symptomatology (QIDS-SR16), and the generalized anxiety disorder scale-7(GAD-7) were used as validity indicator.The factor structure of the scale was evaluated by exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses.The internal consistency of the Chinese version of the IMS-12 scale was evaluated by Cronbach’s alpha coefficient.The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to evaluate test-retest reliability.Pearson’s correlation coefficient was used to evaluate calibration validity.The softwares of SAS 9.4 and Mplus 8.5 were used for statistical analysis.Results:The exploratory factor analysis indicated that the fitting result of the two-factor model was good(including depression and anxiety factors). The results of the confirmatory factor analysis indicated that the factor model fit well and met the reference standard ( χ2/ df=2.82, CFI=0.936, TLI=0.920, RMSEA=0.088). The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of the Chinese version of the IMS-12 was 0.95, and the ICC for test-retest reliability was 0.85.The correlation coefficients of the total IMS-12 score with the QIDS-SR16 score and with the GAD-7 score were 0.69 and 0.70, respectively. Conclusion:The Chinese version of the IMS-12 has good reliability and validity and is suitable for the clinical assessment of depressive and anxiety symptoms in patients with depression.
9.The role of status-related neuronal ensembles in tem-poral lobe epilepsy
Nanxi LAI ; Heming CHENG ; Zhisheng LI ; Zhong CHEN ; Yi WANG
Chinese Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2023;37(7):481-482
OBJECTIVE Epileptic networks are char-acterized as two states,seizures or more prolonged inter-ictal periods.However,cellular mechanisms underlying the contribution of interictal periods to ictal events remain unclear.METHODS Here,we present the procedure for labeling seizure-activated and interictal-activated neuro-nal ensembles in mouse hippocampal kindling model using an enhanced-synaptic-activity-responsive element.This technique is combined with genetically encoded effectors to characterize and manipulate neuronal ensembles recruited by focal seizures(FS-Ens)and interictal periods(IP-Ens)in piriform cortex,a region that plays a key role in seizure generation.RESULTS Ca2+ activities and histo-logical evidence reveal a disjointed correlation between the two ensembles during FS dynamics.Optogenetic acti-vation of FS-Ens promotes further seizure development,while IP-Ens protects against it.Interestingly,both ensem-bles are functionally involved in generalized seizures(GS)due to circuit rearrangement.IP-Ens bidirectionally modulates FS but not GS by controlling coherence with hippocampus.CONCLUSION This study indicates that the interictal state may represent a seizure-preventing environment,and the interictal-activated ensemble may serve as a potential therapeutic target for epilepsy.
10.Natural exosome-like nanovesicles from edible tea flowers suppress metastatic breast cancer via ROS generation and microbiota modulation.
Qiubing CHEN ; Qian LI ; Yuqi LIANG ; Menghang ZU ; Nanxi CHEN ; Brandon S B CANUP ; Liyong LUO ; Chenhui WANG ; Liang ZENG ; Bo XIAO
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2022;12(2):907-923
Although several artificial nanotherapeutics have been approved for practical treatment of metastatic breast cancer, their inefficient therapeutic outcomes, serious adverse effects, and high cost of mass production remain crucial challenges. Herein, we developed an alternative strategy to specifically trigger apoptosis of breast tumors and inhibit their lung metastasis by using natural nanovehicles from tea flowers (TFENs). These nanovehicles had desirable particle sizes (131 nm), exosome-like morphology, and negative zeta potentials. Furthermore, TFENs were found to contain large amounts of polyphenols, flavonoids, functional proteins, and lipids. Cell experiments revealed that TFENs showed strong cytotoxicities against cancer cells due to the stimulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) amplification. The increased intracellular ROS amounts could not only trigger mitochondrial damage, but also arrest cell cycle, resulting in the in vitro anti-proliferation, anti-migration, and anti-invasion activities against breast cancer cells. Further mice investigations demonstrated that TFENs after intravenous (i.v.) injection or oral administration could accumulate in breast tumors and lung metastatic sites, inhibit the growth and metastasis of breast cancer, and modulate gut microbiota. This study brings new insights to the green production of natural exosome-like nanoplatform for the inhibition of breast cancer and its lung metastasis via i.v. and oral routes.

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