1.Ultrasensitive wash-free quantification of breast cancer-derived small extracellular vesicles via a self-locked DNAzyme nanoprobe
Xiaohui CHEN ; Haixia LIU ; Ningyu MA ; Qianqian WU ; Hengyi CHEN ; Yi CHEN ; Wei TU ; Jinghan CAO ; Yang LUO
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;48(3):396-401
Objective:To develop a self-locked DNAzyme nanoprobe-based fluorescence amplification strategy for wash-free and ultrasensitive detection of breast cancer-derived small extracellular vesicles (sEV).Method:A DNAzyme self-locked probe was designed to recognize the epithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM) specifically expressed on breast cancer-derived sEVs. Upon binding to EpCAM, the DNAzyme-lock structure was opened, restoring the DNAzyme cleavage activity. The activated DNAzyme then cyclically cleaved the RNA site on the substrate strand. Fluorescently labeled substrate strands were used to detect sEVs at varying concentrations, and the detection limit and linear range were determined.Results:The DNAzyme self-locked probe successfully identified breast cancer-derived sEVs and generated a fluorescent signal through cyclic cleavage. The proposed method achieved wash-free detection of sEVs, with the fluorescence intensity showing a strong linear correlation with sEV concentration ( R2=0.98). The linear detection range was 1.0×10 2-1.0×1.0 7 particles/μl, with a detection limit of 59 particles/μl. Conclusion:This study established a wash-free and highly sensitive strategy for quantifying breast cancer-derived sEVs, which provides a promising technical approach for the early diagnosis of cancer.
2.Nursing care of a patient with acute myocardial infarction combined with frequent electrical storms
Jinmei LUO ; Meng YU ; Qingyin LI ; Cailian CHEN ; Huihuan LI ; Qianqian SHENG ; Qunyan WU
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(18):2265-2269
This report summarizes the nursing experience of a patient with acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock and frequent electrical storms.The key nursing interventions are outlined as follows.Formation of a multidisciplinary management team:a collaborative treatment plan was developed by assembling a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.Activation of the hospital emergency response system:the hospital's emergency response protocols were promptly activated to ensure efficient emergency nursing care.Dynamic hemodynamic monitoring:circulatory support strategy guided by hemodynamic monitoring.Establish-ment of a malignant arrhythmia warning system:a warning system for malignant arrhythmias was implemented to standardize the emergency procedures for electrical cardioversion and defibrillation,thereby maximizing the time available for life support.Sequential antiplatelet and anticoagulation management:a sequential approach to antiplatelet and anticoagulation therapy was employed to effectively prevent the risks of thrombosis and bleeding.Focus on psychological care and rehabilitation training:emphasis was placed on psychological support and rehabilitation exercises to enhance the patient's comfort and exercise tolerance.The patient was hospitalized for 33 days and was discharged in improved condition.This translation is structured to reflect the conventions of academic writing,making it suitable for inclusion in a clinical report or research paper.
3.Effect of fecal microbiota transplantation on blood glucose metabolism and gut microbiota structure and short-chain fatty acid metabolism in C57BL/6J mice
Qianqian LUO ; Yuesheng PANG ; Yifan XU ; Liang JIANG ; MOHEMAITI PATAMU
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2025;41(6):1190-1199
AIM:C57BL/6J mice were transplanted with fecal microbiota from a patient with maturity-onset diabetes of the young(MODY)or a healthy control.This study aimed to investigate the effects of fecal microbiota trans-plantation(FMT)on glucose and lipid metabolism,intestinal flora composition,and short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs)me-tabolism in mice,thereby providing an experimental foundation for understanding the role of gut microbiota in MODY.METHODS:A total of 36 male C57BL/6 mice were randomly allocated into three groups,including:control(CON)group(receiving PBS),normal individual-FMT(NF)group(intervened with normal human fecal microbiota)and MODY patient-FMT(MF)group(intervened with MODY patient fecal microbiota),and the mice were performed fecal microbio-ta,transplantation through oral gavage for 8 weeks.Glucose tolerance was assessed using an oral glucose tolerance test(OGTT),while insulin sensitivity was evaluated through an intraperitoneal insulin tolerance test(ITT).Blood biochemi-cal indicators were measured using ELISA,the composition of the gut microbiota was analyzed using 16S rRNA sequenc-ing,and the concentration of fecal short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs)was determined by gas chromatography-mass spec-trometry(GC-MS).RESULTS:The mice in MF group showed impaired glucose tolerance and reduced insulin sensitivi-ty.The FMT altered the composition of gut microbiota in mice,leading to significant differences in microbial diversity among groups.Specifically,the distribution of 18 bacterial species varied significantly among the three groups,with a no-table reduction in SCFA-producing bacteria observed in the MF group.Analyses of fecal SCFAs revealed that acetic acid levels were significantly lower in the MF group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:The FMT reduces production of SCFAs by altering gut microbiota composition in mice,which was likely related to impaired glucose tolerance and decreased insulin sensitivity.
4.Prediction of MRI-Based Peritumoral Edema of Lymph Node Metastasis Burden in Patient with Invasive Breast Cancer
Hongbing LUO ; Zhe CHEN ; Qianqian XIAO ; Jing REN ; Peng ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2025;33(1):55-62
Purpose To investigate the predictive value of MRI-based peritumoral edema(PE)of lymph node(LN)metastasis burden in patient with invasive breast cancer.Materials and Methods A total of 213 patients in Sichuan Cancer Hospital with invasive breast cancer confirmed by pathology after surgery were enrolled retrospectively from September 2017 to February 2019.Based on the status and number of LN metastases proved by axillary surgery pathology,all patients were divided into high-burden LN metastasis group(n=47 cases,total number of metastatic LN greater than 2)and low-burden LN metastasis group(n=166 cases,total number of metastatic LN less than or equal to 2).T2WI features,including PE type and PE degree,were analyzed.On DCE-MRI,MRI features of breast cancer were analyzed based on BI-RADS.The predictive value of T2WI features and MRI features for LN metastasis burden was assessed by univariate analysis,and the statistically significant features identified by univariate analysis were further subjected to multivariate Logistic regression analysis to establish a prediction model.The model's performance for LN metastasis burden prediction was evaluated via receiver operating characteristic curve,and the predictive metrics were calculated based on the Youden index.Results The rate of high-burden LN metastasis was 22.1%(47/213).The results of univariate analysis showed that PE degree(OR=18.70,P<0.001),PE type(OR=16.00,P<0.001),tumor maximum diameter(OR=1.40,P=0.025),and tumor minimum diameter(OR=2.01,P=0.003)were predictive features for high-burden LN metastasis.The multivariate regression analysis showed that the peritumoral edema features,including PE degree(OR=8.02,P<0.001)and PE type(OR=5.53,P=0.001)were independent predictive features for high-burden LN metastasis.The area under the curve of the final predictive model was 0.842.The diagnostic sensitivity was 0.766,the specificity was 0.861,the positive predictive value was 0.610,and the negative predictive value was 0.929.Conclusion The PE on preoperative MRI have good predictive performance for LN metastasis burden prediction in patient with invasive breast cancer,particularly for low-burden LN metastasis.
5.Nursing care of a patient with acute myocardial infarction combined with frequent electrical storms
Jinmei LUO ; Meng YU ; Qingyin LI ; Cailian CHEN ; Huihuan LI ; Qianqian SHENG ; Qunyan WU
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(18):2265-2269
This report summarizes the nursing experience of a patient with acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock and frequent electrical storms.The key nursing interventions are outlined as follows.Formation of a multidisciplinary management team:a collaborative treatment plan was developed by assembling a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.Activation of the hospital emergency response system:the hospital's emergency response protocols were promptly activated to ensure efficient emergency nursing care.Dynamic hemodynamic monitoring:circulatory support strategy guided by hemodynamic monitoring.Establish-ment of a malignant arrhythmia warning system:a warning system for malignant arrhythmias was implemented to standardize the emergency procedures for electrical cardioversion and defibrillation,thereby maximizing the time available for life support.Sequential antiplatelet and anticoagulation management:a sequential approach to antiplatelet and anticoagulation therapy was employed to effectively prevent the risks of thrombosis and bleeding.Focus on psychological care and rehabilitation training:emphasis was placed on psychological support and rehabilitation exercises to enhance the patient's comfort and exercise tolerance.The patient was hospitalized for 33 days and was discharged in improved condition.This translation is structured to reflect the conventions of academic writing,making it suitable for inclusion in a clinical report or research paper.
6.Effect of fecal microbiota transplantation on blood glucose metabolism and gut microbiota structure and short-chain fatty acid metabolism in C57BL/6J mice
Qianqian LUO ; Yuesheng PANG ; Yifan XU ; Liang JIANG ; MOHEMAITI PATAMU
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2025;41(6):1190-1199
AIM:C57BL/6J mice were transplanted with fecal microbiota from a patient with maturity-onset diabetes of the young(MODY)or a healthy control.This study aimed to investigate the effects of fecal microbiota trans-plantation(FMT)on glucose and lipid metabolism,intestinal flora composition,and short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs)me-tabolism in mice,thereby providing an experimental foundation for understanding the role of gut microbiota in MODY.METHODS:A total of 36 male C57BL/6 mice were randomly allocated into three groups,including:control(CON)group(receiving PBS),normal individual-FMT(NF)group(intervened with normal human fecal microbiota)and MODY patient-FMT(MF)group(intervened with MODY patient fecal microbiota),and the mice were performed fecal microbio-ta,transplantation through oral gavage for 8 weeks.Glucose tolerance was assessed using an oral glucose tolerance test(OGTT),while insulin sensitivity was evaluated through an intraperitoneal insulin tolerance test(ITT).Blood biochemi-cal indicators were measured using ELISA,the composition of the gut microbiota was analyzed using 16S rRNA sequenc-ing,and the concentration of fecal short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs)was determined by gas chromatography-mass spec-trometry(GC-MS).RESULTS:The mice in MF group showed impaired glucose tolerance and reduced insulin sensitivi-ty.The FMT altered the composition of gut microbiota in mice,leading to significant differences in microbial diversity among groups.Specifically,the distribution of 18 bacterial species varied significantly among the three groups,with a no-table reduction in SCFA-producing bacteria observed in the MF group.Analyses of fecal SCFAs revealed that acetic acid levels were significantly lower in the MF group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:The FMT reduces production of SCFAs by altering gut microbiota composition in mice,which was likely related to impaired glucose tolerance and decreased insulin sensitivity.
7.Prediction of MRI-Based Peritumoral Edema of Lymph Node Metastasis Burden in Patient with Invasive Breast Cancer
Hongbing LUO ; Zhe CHEN ; Qianqian XIAO ; Jing REN ; Peng ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2025;33(1):55-62
Purpose To investigate the predictive value of MRI-based peritumoral edema(PE)of lymph node(LN)metastasis burden in patient with invasive breast cancer.Materials and Methods A total of 213 patients in Sichuan Cancer Hospital with invasive breast cancer confirmed by pathology after surgery were enrolled retrospectively from September 2017 to February 2019.Based on the status and number of LN metastases proved by axillary surgery pathology,all patients were divided into high-burden LN metastasis group(n=47 cases,total number of metastatic LN greater than 2)and low-burden LN metastasis group(n=166 cases,total number of metastatic LN less than or equal to 2).T2WI features,including PE type and PE degree,were analyzed.On DCE-MRI,MRI features of breast cancer were analyzed based on BI-RADS.The predictive value of T2WI features and MRI features for LN metastasis burden was assessed by univariate analysis,and the statistically significant features identified by univariate analysis were further subjected to multivariate Logistic regression analysis to establish a prediction model.The model's performance for LN metastasis burden prediction was evaluated via receiver operating characteristic curve,and the predictive metrics were calculated based on the Youden index.Results The rate of high-burden LN metastasis was 22.1%(47/213).The results of univariate analysis showed that PE degree(OR=18.70,P<0.001),PE type(OR=16.00,P<0.001),tumor maximum diameter(OR=1.40,P=0.025),and tumor minimum diameter(OR=2.01,P=0.003)were predictive features for high-burden LN metastasis.The multivariate regression analysis showed that the peritumoral edema features,including PE degree(OR=8.02,P<0.001)and PE type(OR=5.53,P=0.001)were independent predictive features for high-burden LN metastasis.The area under the curve of the final predictive model was 0.842.The diagnostic sensitivity was 0.766,the specificity was 0.861,the positive predictive value was 0.610,and the negative predictive value was 0.929.Conclusion The PE on preoperative MRI have good predictive performance for LN metastasis burden prediction in patient with invasive breast cancer,particularly for low-burden LN metastasis.
8.Ultrasensitive wash-free quantification of breast cancer-derived small extracellular vesicles via a self-locked DNAzyme nanoprobe
Xiaohui CHEN ; Haixia LIU ; Ningyu MA ; Qianqian WU ; Hengyi CHEN ; Yi CHEN ; Wei TU ; Jinghan CAO ; Yang LUO
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;48(3):396-401
Objective:To develop a self-locked DNAzyme nanoprobe-based fluorescence amplification strategy for wash-free and ultrasensitive detection of breast cancer-derived small extracellular vesicles (sEV).Method:A DNAzyme self-locked probe was designed to recognize the epithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM) specifically expressed on breast cancer-derived sEVs. Upon binding to EpCAM, the DNAzyme-lock structure was opened, restoring the DNAzyme cleavage activity. The activated DNAzyme then cyclically cleaved the RNA site on the substrate strand. Fluorescently labeled substrate strands were used to detect sEVs at varying concentrations, and the detection limit and linear range were determined.Results:The DNAzyme self-locked probe successfully identified breast cancer-derived sEVs and generated a fluorescent signal through cyclic cleavage. The proposed method achieved wash-free detection of sEVs, with the fluorescence intensity showing a strong linear correlation with sEV concentration ( R2=0.98). The linear detection range was 1.0×10 2-1.0×1.0 7 particles/μl, with a detection limit of 59 particles/μl. Conclusion:This study established a wash-free and highly sensitive strategy for quantifying breast cancer-derived sEVs, which provides a promising technical approach for the early diagnosis of cancer.
9.Effect of Dendrobium officinale Polysaccharides in Reversing Hepatic Fibrosis in Rats via Notch Signaling Pathway and Ultrasound Evaluation
Ying XU ; Jina LUO ; Liuqing YANG ; Qianqian TIAN ; Jiamao CHENG ; Haiyan CHEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(21):70-77
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of Dendrobium officinale polysaccharides (DOP) in reversing carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced hepatic fibrosis (HF) in rats via the Notch signaling pathway and evaluate the therapeutic effect of DOP by ultrasound elastography. MethodFifty-six male SD rats were randomized into normal, model, colchicine (1×10-4 g·kg-1), Fuzheng Huayu powder (0.45 g·kg-1), and low-, medium-, and high-dose (0.05, 0.1, 0.2 g·kg-1) DOP groups (n=8). The rats in the model group and each treatment group were injected subcutaneously with a mixture of CCl4-olive oil (2∶3) once every 3 days for 10 weeks. After 6 weeks of modelling, the rats were administrated with corresponding drugs once a day for 4 weeks. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining and Masson staining were employed to observe the pathomorphological changes of the liver tissue. An automatic biochemical analyzer was used to measure the serum levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and total bile acids (TBA). Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was employed to measure the serum levels of hyaluronic acid (HA), laminin (LN), type Ⅲ precollagen (PC-Ⅲ), and type Ⅳ collagen (Col-Ⅳ). The mRNA and protein levels of α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), Notch1, Jagged1, and Hes1 in the liver tissue were determined by Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) and Western blot, respectively. The Young's modulus (YM) of the rat liver was measured by acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) elastography before and after treatment. Then, the correlations of YM with the serum levels of HA, LN, PC-Ⅲ, and Col-Ⅳ and the protein levels of α-SMA and Notch1 signaling pathway-related factors in the liver tissue were analyzed. ResultCompared with the normal group, the model group showed disordered arrangement of liver cell cords, obvious infiltration of inflammatory cells, appearance of a large number of fat vacuoles, and fibrous proliferation, elevated levels of ALT, AST, TBA, ALP, HA, LN, PC-Ⅲ, and Col-Ⅳ in the serum, and up-regulated mRNA and protein levels of α-SMA, Notch1, Jagged1, and Hes1 in the liver tissue (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, drug interventions alleviated the pseudolobule formation and the collagen deposition in confluent areas. Except that the serum level of ALT in the low-dose DOP group had no significant changes, drug interventions, especially high-dose DOP, lowered the levels of ALT, AST, TBA, ALP, HA, LN, PC-Ⅲ, and Col-Ⅳ in the serum and down-regulated the mRNA and protein levels of α-SMA, Notch1, Jagged1, and Hes1 in the liver tissue (P<0.05, P<0.01). The results of ARFI and correlation analysis showed that the YM of the liver tissue was increased in the model group (P<0.01) compared with that in the normal group, Compared with the model group, drug interventions decreased YM (P<0.01). YM was positively correlated with the expression levels of HA, LN, PC-Ⅲ, α-SMA, Notch1, Jagged1, and Hes1s (r=0.754, 0.734, 0.801, 0.885, 0.896, 0.757, and 0.800, respectively, P<0.01), and it had a moderate correlation with Col-Ⅳ (r=0.688, P<0.01). ConclusionDOP can reverse HF by down-regulating the Notch1/Jagged1/Hes1 signaling pathway. YM can be used as an indicator in the assessment of the efficacy of DOP against HF.
10.Sesquiterpenoid glycosides from the aerial parts of Sarcandra glabra
Qianqian LI ; Nan WANG ; Jun LUO
Journal of China Pharmaceutical University 2024;55(5):639-644
In order to explore the chemical constituents of Sarcandra glabra(Thunb.)Nakai,10 compounds were isolated and identified from the water extraction of fresh aerial parts of Sarcandra glabra by silica gel column chromatography,polyamide column chromatography,gel column chromatography,and preparative high-performance liquid chromatography,including 2 elemane-type sesquiterpenoid glycosides,6 violet ketone sesquiterpenoid glycosides,and 2 phenolic acid compounds.Based on their physicochemical properties and NMR data,the above compounds have been identified as sarcaglaboside C(1),sarcaglaboside D(2),byzantionoside B(3),lauroside E(4),(4Z)-4-[(3S)-3-(β-D-glucopyranosyloxy)butylidene]-3,5,5-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one(5),dihydrovomifoliol-O-β-D-glucopyranoside(6),(+)-abscisyl-β-D-glucopyranoside(7),9ξ-O-β-D-glucopyranosyloxy-5-megastigmen-4-one(8),rosmarinic acid methyl ester(9)and methyl isorinate(10).Among them,compounds 3-5 and 8-9 were firstly isolated from S.glabra.The discovery of these compounds further enriches the structural types of compounds in S.glabra plants and provides an important material basis for subsequent pharmacological activity research.

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