1.Mechanism of Embryo Implantation Promotion via Exosomal miRNA-mediated Communication Network at Maternal-fetal Interface Based on Bushen Huoxue Therapy
Pei GUO ; Jiajun LIU ; Hang ZHOU ; Zeyi GUO ; Yili WANG ; Linwen DENG ; Qian ZENG ; Jinzhu HUANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(14):317-327
ObjectiveTo investigate whether Bushen Huoxue prescription improves embryo implantation through regulating exosomal miRNA to enhance maternal-fetal interface communication based on Bushen Huoxue therapy. MethodsIn the animal experiment, all the rats (except for the blank group) were administered hydroxyurea (450 mg·kg-1) via gavage for 10 d, as well as epinephrine (0.3 mg·kg-1) and mifepristone (5.5 mg·kg-1) via subcutaneous injection for 7 d to establish an implantation disorder model of kidney deficiency and blood stasis type. The Bushen Huoxue prescription (BSHX) groups were administered the prescription at different doses (7.30 g·kg-1 for the high-dose group, 3.65 g·kg-1 for the medium-dose group, and 1.83 g·kg-1 for the low-dose group) via gavage. The dydrogesterone group was administered the corresponding medicine (2.63 mg·kg-1) via gavage. After intervention for 10 days, uterine histopathological changes were observed via hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining. Mucin (MUC1), forkhead box protein O1 (FoxO1), and homeobox A10 (HoxA10) expression levels were detected by Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) and Western blot. Cell experiment selected primary endometrial epithelial cells (EEC) and trophoblast cells (TC) as research subjects. Exosome-free medicated serum was prepared by ultracentrifugation and cultured in complete medium. Exosomes were isolated from cell supernatants by ultracentrifugation for cross-co-culture. After 48 h, migration and invasion abilities were assessed by scratch and Transwell assays. Sequencing was then performed on EEC-origin exosomal miRNA. ResultsThe model rats exhibited thin endometrium, along with reduced blood vessels, glandules, and pinopode numbers. BSHX improved endometrial morphology and increased pinopode numbers. MUC1, FoxO1, and HoxA10 expressions were downregulated in the model rats, while these parameters were upregulated after BSHX medium- and high-dose intervention. In the cell experiment, after exosome-free medicated serum intervention for 24 h, migration and invasion abilities were enhanced in the BSHX groups (P<0.01). In EEC-origin exosomal miRNA sequencing, gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analyses revealed enrichment in biological processes (gastrulation, neuronal differentiation, alongside cell development and regeneration), involving the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), FoxO1, Wnt, mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) signaling pathways. ConclusionBSHX promotes embryo implantation by improving endometrial receptivity via regulating exosomal miRNA. These findings provide potential targets for exosomal miRNA-based assisted reproductive strategies and a novel theoretical basis for infertility treatment by traditional Chinese medicine.
2.Effect of chromosome-instability-associated gene GALNT7 on proliferation and apoptosis of HCT116 colon cancer cells
Xiao Fang ; Wei Zhao ; Wenying Yu ; Lingjie Pei ; Wenxuan Qian ; Ya Zhao
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(1):96-101
Objective :
To investigate the effect of chromosome instability(CIN) associated gene polypeptide N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 7(GALNT7) on proliferation and apoptosis of HCT116 colon cancer cells.
Methods :
The HCT116 cell line withGALNT7knockdown was constructed by lentiviral infection. The correlation betweenGALNT7and CIN was verified by chromosome spread assay. The effect ofGALNT7on cell proliferation was detected by live cell counting, and the effect ofGALNT7on cell cycle distribution was detected by flow cytometry and Western blot. Caspase-3 activity and Western blot assays were used to detect the effect ofGALNT7on apoptosis.
Results :
HCT116 cells showed a slower proliferation rate upon knocking down ofGALNT7, and exhibited a more scattered karyotype distribution and a phenotype of increased degree of CIN. Inhibition ofGALNT7in HCT116 cells resulted in cell cycle arrest, upregulation of P21 and downregulation of CDK6 protein levels, as well as increased levels of Caspase-3 activity, cleaved PARP1 and PUMA protein expression, and decreased levels of BCL-2 protein expression.
Conclusion
TheGALNT7gene may promote proliferation and inhibit apoptosis of HCT116 colon cancer cells through the suppression of CIN generation.
3.Intestinal flora of personnel stationed on an island based on 16S rRNA high-throughput sequencing
Hao WU ; Pei XIE ; Di ZHANG ; Wen HUANG ; Zhaoshen LI ; Qian XUE ; Jintao JU
Academic Journal of Naval Medical University 2025;46(3):400-405
Objective To analyze the characteristics of intestinal flora of personnel stationed on an island,so as to lay the foundation for maintaining the intestinal microecological balance of personnel stationed on island and provide accurate medical security.Methods Several subjects stationed on an island and several subjects from coastal areas were enrolled by random and sampling method,and their fecal samples were sequenced by 16S rRNA high-throughput sequencing.Diversity and composition of gut microbiota in 2 cohorts of personnel were compared.Results Alpha diversity analysis of intestinal flora showed that the abundance of intestinal flora in subjects stationed on the island was significantly higher than that of subjects from coastal areas.Beta diversity analysis indicated significant differences in the composition of intestinal microbial communities between the subjects stationed on the island and those from coastal areas(P=0.001).The abundance of the Bacteroidota in the intestinal tract of subjects stationed on the island was significantly lower than that of subjects from coastal areas(30.8%vs 48.3%,P<0.001),while the abundance of the Proteobacteria was significantly higher than that of subjects from coastal areas(28.3%vs 10.2%,P<0.001).After multiple hypothesis testing correction,it was found that the abundance of the Bacteroides,Roseburia,Alistipes,and Parabacteroides in the intestines of subjects stationed on the island decreased significantly,while the abundance of the Prevotella,Escherichia-Shigella,Citrobacter,and Eubacterium_coprostanoligenes increased significantly.Conclusion The special environment of islands affects the characteristics of intestinal flora of personnel,and the intestinal microecological health needs precise maintenance.
4.A Two-sample Mendelian Randomization Study on the Causal Relationship Be-tween Plasma Proteins and Spontaneous Abortion
Qian LIU ; Mei DU ; Jing LI ; Yamei LI ; Jianying PEI
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2025;41(7):580-585
Objective:To investigate the causal relationship between plasma proteins and spontaneous abor-tion using a two-sample Mendelian randomization method.Methods:Using genome-wide association study(GWAS)data from an Icelandic population as an exposure factor and spontaneous abortion data from the Finn-ish Genetic Research Project(FinnGen)as an outcome,the causal relationship between plasma proteins and the risk of developing spontaneous abortion was analyzed using a Mendelian randomization(MR)study.The inverse variance weighting(IVW)method was used as the primary study method,with MR-Egger,weighted median and weighted mode complementing the results;and sensitivity analyses were performed using Cochrane's Q test,MR-Egger intercept testand leave-one-out method to validate the reliability of the data.Results:Seven plasma proteins were identified as potentially correlated with the risk of spontaneous abortion of which fucosyltransferase 10(FUT10)(OR 0.955,95%CI 0.915-0.996,P=0.034),plexin B2(PLXNB2)(OR 0.947,95%CI 0.902-0.995,P=0.030),and interleukin-11 receptor alpha(IL-11Rα)(OR0.905,95%CI 0.848-0.966,P=0.003)were associ-ated with a reduced risk of SA development,while plasma proteins soluble L-selectin(SL-selectin)(OR 1.076,95%CI 1.021-1.134,P=0.006),Cripto protein(OR 1.039,95%CI 1.008-1.071,P=0.012),dendritic cell-specif-ic intercellular adhesion molecule 3-grabbing non-integrin(DC-SIGN)(OR 1.051,95%CI 1.022-1.082,P=0.001),and protein Z-dependent protease inhibitor(ZPI)(OR 1.035,95%CI 1.001-1.071,P=0.045)levels were positively associated with the risk of developing SA.No heterogeneity or horizontal pleiotropy was detected(Co-chrane's Q test and MR-Egger intercept test,P>0.05),and leave-one-out analysis showed that there were no individual single-nucleotide polymorphisms that had a large impact on the overall data.Conclusions:This Mende-lian randomization analyses confirmed the causal relationship between multiple plasma proteins and spontaneous abortion,which is potentially clinically valuable for studying the correlation between plasma proteins and spontane-ous abortion.
5.Exploring mechanism of action of hypericin in antidepressant effects based on single-cell sequencing
Hui-xin NI ; Hai-xin LIU ; Bing-can ZHOU ; Ming-heng CHEN ; Ping-yan LIN ; Zheng-tao GAO ; Xin-pei LIN ; Yao LIN ; Fang-zhen WU ; Qian XU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(5):837-843
Aim To investigate the antidepressant mechanism of hyperforin via the utilization of single-cell sequencing technology.Methods C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into the control group,depres-sion model group,and hyperforin intervention group.The chronic unpredictable mild stress(CUMS)model was induced and drug interventions were administered for 28 d.Behavioral experiments were conducted to as-sess depressive symptoms,and hippocampal tissue was collected for single-cell RNA sequencing.Key cell populations and differentially expressed genes across groups were identified,followed by PPI network,GO,and KEGG enrichment analysis.Results Behavioral experiments indicated that CUMS successfully induced depressive symptoms in mice,while hyperforin im-proved depressive behavior.In the depression model group,the proportion of brain perivascular macrophages(PVM)increased,and this proportion decreased after hyperforin intervention,approaching the level seen in the control group.The top 20 common differentially ex-pressed genes in the PVM subpopulation were Saa3,Hbb-bs and Ccl24.PPI network analysis identified core targets,including Ccl2,Dhx9,C3,Msr1,Cxcl2 and Cx3cr1.KEGG enrichment analysis revealed pathways related to chemokines,phagosome formation,and inosi-tol phosphate metabolism.Conclusion The antide-pressant mechanism of hyperforin may be related to the regulation of Ccl24 and its related chemokine signaling pathway by PVM.
6.Perioperative care of a patient undergoing total pancreatectomy with autogenous islet cell autotransplan-tation for pancreatic cancer
Chenlu HU ; Xiangru PEI ; Fang WANG ; Qian YU ; Yulian YING
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(7):880-883
To summarize the nursing experience of a patient with pancreatic cancer who underwent total pancreatectomy combined with islet cell transplantation.Nursing points:goal-oriented management of endocrine function,being alert to the occurrence of"brittle diabetes";the dose of pancreatic enzymes was dynamically adjusted by doctors and nurses to improve exocrine insufficiency;the whole-process nutritional risk assessment and individualized nutritional support strategies were implemented.Early identification and standardized management of gastroparesis syndrome can improve gastric motility of patients.After careful treatment and nursing care,the patient's islet function was stable,and the endocrine and exocrine functions of the pancreas recovered well.The patient was discharged 15 days after the operation.During the follow-up of 2 months,the patient's condition was stable,and no serious blood glucose disorder and other serious complications occurred.
7.Exploring mechanism of action of hypericin in antidepressant effects based on single-cell sequencing
Hui-xin NI ; Hai-xin LIU ; Bing-can ZHOU ; Ming-heng CHEN ; Ping-yan LIN ; Zheng-tao GAO ; Xin-pei LIN ; Yao LIN ; Fang-zhen WU ; Qian XU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(5):837-843
Aim To investigate the antidepressant mechanism of hyperforin via the utilization of single-cell sequencing technology.Methods C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into the control group,depres-sion model group,and hyperforin intervention group.The chronic unpredictable mild stress(CUMS)model was induced and drug interventions were administered for 28 d.Behavioral experiments were conducted to as-sess depressive symptoms,and hippocampal tissue was collected for single-cell RNA sequencing.Key cell populations and differentially expressed genes across groups were identified,followed by PPI network,GO,and KEGG enrichment analysis.Results Behavioral experiments indicated that CUMS successfully induced depressive symptoms in mice,while hyperforin im-proved depressive behavior.In the depression model group,the proportion of brain perivascular macrophages(PVM)increased,and this proportion decreased after hyperforin intervention,approaching the level seen in the control group.The top 20 common differentially ex-pressed genes in the PVM subpopulation were Saa3,Hbb-bs and Ccl24.PPI network analysis identified core targets,including Ccl2,Dhx9,C3,Msr1,Cxcl2 and Cx3cr1.KEGG enrichment analysis revealed pathways related to chemokines,phagosome formation,and inosi-tol phosphate metabolism.Conclusion The antide-pressant mechanism of hyperforin may be related to the regulation of Ccl24 and its related chemokine signaling pathway by PVM.
8.Rho/ROCK signaling pathway and its regulatory effects on viral replication and cell tight junctions
Shiqi SHAN ; Simin WANG ; Yuheng LI ; Qian WENG ; Tianyi YIN ; Zhihua PEI ; Kai WANG ; Guixue HU
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(6):1322-1328
Rho proteins and the Rho-associated protein kinase(ROCK)signaling pathway are cruci-al components of intracellular signaling cascades.Rho proteins,which belong to the small GTPase family,play a pivotal role in regulating essential elements of the cytoskeleton within cells.ROCK functions as a downstream effector protein kinase of Rho,modulating various biological processes,including cell morphology,migration,and proliferation.Recent studies have underscored the signifi-cance of the ROCK signaling pathway in the replication of a diverse group of viruses.Furthermore,it has been discovered that some viruses disrupt cellular contraction,adhesion,and migration through the Rho/ROCK pathway,subsequently influencing the immune response triggered by vi-ral infections and affecting the tight junctions between cells.This article primarily reviews the re-search progress regarding the Rho/ROCK signaling pathway and its key signaling molecules,Rho and ROCK,in terms of their activation and regulation of viral replication and tight junction pro-teins between cells.
9.Design of performance testing platfrom for proportional solenoid valves in ventilators
Long-ying YE ; Ming-kang TANG ; Pei-pei ZHANG ; Ke-sheng WANG ; Dan LING ; Qian-hong HE
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2025;46(1):13-19
Objective To design a performance testing platform to evaluate the working status and performance characteristics of the ventilator proportional solenoid valve.Methods The performance testing platform had its hardware including a high-pressure gas source,a pressure regulating valve,sensors and etc,and its software designed based on PyQt5 and composed of several modules for data acquisition,parameter setting,image display,indicator computation,result output and etc.Two kinds of proportional solenoid valves(Valve 1、Valve2)were selected for static and dynamic tests to verify the performance of the platform.Results The platform developed facilitated the proportional solenoid valve to carry out accurate computation of static and dynamic indicators at real time and time domain and waveform feature extraction of sensor data by precision control and data acquisition for the proportional solenoid valve.Static tests showed that Valve 1 gained advantages over Valve 2 in static flow characteristics involving in lowered repeatability,return error and offset while enhanced stability;dynamic tests indicated Valve 2 had rapid flow variations and significant flow fluctuation impacts,Valve 1 showed smooth dynamic response changes,and Valve 2 behaved better than Valve 1 in dynamic performance.Conclusion The testing platform developed comprehensively demonstrates the performance characteristics and working performance of the ventilator proportional solenoid valve,which is of great significance to enhance the reliability and safety of the ventilator.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2025,46(1):13-19]
10.Clinicopathologic features and prognostic analysis of colonic rhabdoid carcinoma:a case report and literature review
Qilin ZHOU ; Yuqiang LI ; Linyi ZHENG ; Zui TAO ; Fengbo TAN ; Qian PEI ; Yuan ZHOU ; Haiping PEI
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2025;34(10):2148-2158
Background and Aims:Rhabdoid carcinoma of the colon(RCC)is an exceptionally rare and highly aggressive malignancy characterized by early metastasis and poor prognosis,with no standardized treatment available.We report a case of ascending colon RCC and summarize previously published cases to improve understanding of its clinicopathologic and molecular features.Methods:The clinical data,imaging,pathology,and immunohistochemistry of one patient treated at Xiangya Hospital were retrospectively analyzed.In addition,36 published RCC cases were systematically reviewed.Clinical characteristics,tumor location,immunophenotype,molecular alterations,treatments,and survival outcomes were extracted and summarized.Results:A 71-year-old man presented with abdominal distension,pain,and altered bowel habits.Imaging and colonoscopy indicated an obstructing ascending colon mass.Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy was performed.Pathology revealed poorly differentiated RCC infiltrating the serosa with 4/21 lymph-node metastases.Immunohistochemistry showed AE1/AE3(+),vimentin(+),CDX2(-),CK20(-),and Ki-67(80%+),with retained INI1 expression.Genetic testing indicated KRAS mutation and wild-type BRAFV600E.The patient received no adjuvant therapy and died of peritoneal metastasis within 3 months.Including this case,37 RCC patients(male to female ratio=1.3∶1;mean age 66 years)have been documented.Sixty-two percent of tumors were right-sided.Most exhibited rhabdoid morphology with diffuse vimentin positivity(97.06%)and AE1/AE3 positivity(100.00%),while CDX2 was negative in 85.71%.BRAFV600E mutation was present in 65.00%,and KRAS mutation in 22.73%of tested cases.Among 28 patients with MMR data,60.71%were pMMR and 39.29%dMMR.Although surgery was the primary treatment,78.79%of patients died within 1 year(median survival 6.0 months),with only a few long-term survivors following adjuvant chemotherapy or immunotherapy.Conclusion:RCC is a rapidly progressive colorectal malignancy with extremely poor prognosis and limited response to conventional chemotherapy.Tumor dedifferentiation,INI1 deficiency,and alterations in KRAS/BRAF-MAPK signaling may contribute to its pathogenesis.Surgery remains the mainstay of treatment,but incorporation of immunotherapy,targeted agents,and radiotherapy may offer potential benefits.Further studies are urgently needed to define effective therapeutic strategies.


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