1.Ginsenoside Rg2 Protects Heart After Acute Myocardial Infarction by Regulating PI3K/Akt/mTOR Signaling Pathway
Xixian ZHANG ; Junjie SUN ; Qingya LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(10):185-193
ObjectiveTo investigate the cardioprotective effects of ginsenoside Rg2 in regulating the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B/mammalian target of rapamycin (PI3K/Akt/mTOR) signaling pathway following acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in rats. Methods(1) Cellular experiment: Cardiomyocytes were isolated from 24-hour-old Sprague-Dawley (SD) neonatal rats and subjected to primary culture. An in vitro model of cardiomyocytes under an ischemic-hypoxic microenvironment was established. Cardiomyocytes were pretreated with ginsenoside Rg2 (1, 2, 3 mg·L-1) for 4 hours, then placed in RPMI 1640 serum-free medium and cultured for 24 hours in a three-gas incubator (94% N2, 5% CO2, 1% O2). The survival rate of cardiomyocytes was assessed using the methyl thiazolyl terazolium (MTT) assay. The levels of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) leakage, superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activity, and malondialdehyde (MDA) content in the cell culture supernatant were measured using spectrophotometry. (2) Animal experiment: Specific-pathogen-free (SPF) SD rats were used to establish an AMI model using the Olivette method combined with previous studies. Rats that survived 24 hours post-surgery were randomly divided into a model group and ginsenoside Rg2 high-, medium-, and low-dose groups. The normal and model groups received normal saline, while the ginsenoside Rg2 groups were administered intragastrically at doses of 8, 4, and 2 mg·kg-1, once daily for 3 days. The levels of SOD, MDA, and GSH-Px in myocardial tissues were detected. Cardiomyocyte apoptosis was assessed using the TdT-mediated dUTP biotin nick end labeling (TUNEL) assay. The mRNA and protein expression levels of PI3K, Akt, mTOR, p62, nuclear factor-κB p65 (NF-κB p65), and microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3) Ⅱ/Ⅰ in myocardial tissues were analyzed using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) and Western blot. Pathological changes in the infarct border zone were observed under a light microscope. Results(1) Cellular experiment: Compared with the normal group, the model group exhibited a significantly decreased cardiomyocyte survival rate, as well as reduced SOD and GSH-Px activity, whereas LDH activity and MDA content were significantly increased (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, ginsenoside Rg2 intervention significantly increased cardiomyocyte survival, SOD activity, and GSH-Px activity, while reducing LDH activity and MDA content (P<0.05) in a dose-dependent manner. Pathological examination revealed that ginsenoside Rg2 alleviated infarct size, myocardial degeneration, and necrosis, while significantly reducing cardiomyocyte apoptosis. (2) Animal experiment: Compared with the normal group, the model group exhibited significantly lower SOD and GSH-Px activity (P<0.05) and higher MDA content (P<0.05) in myocardial tissues. Compared with the model group, all ginsenoside Rg2 groups showed significantly increased SOD and GSH-Px activity (P<0.05) and reduced MDA content (P<0.05). Compared with the normal group, the model group exhibited significantly decreased mRNA and protein expression levels of PI3K, Akt, mTOR, p62,and LC3 Ⅱ/Ⅰ,whereas the expression levels of NF-κB p65 were significantly increased (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the ginsenoside Rg2 groups showed significantly increased PI3K, Akt, mTOR, and p62 expression, while NF-κB p65 expression levels were significantly decreased (P<0.05) in a dose-dependent manner,the mRNA and protein expression levels of LC3 Ⅱ/Ⅰ in ginsenoside Rg2 high-dose groups were significantly increased(P<0.05). ConclusionGinsenoside Rg2 exerts cardioprotective effects following AMI in rats, potentially through the regulation of PI3K/Akt/mTOR-related protein expression.
2.Transrectal biopsy of prostate complicated with Fournier gangrene: a case report
Hui SUN ; Zhenyu WANG ; Ming LIU ; Fangdong JIAO ; Qingya YANG ; Bing ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2023;44(12):951-952
This article reports a case of Fournier gangrene after transrectal biopsy of the prostate. A 69-year-old male patient was admitted to our hospital for dysuria. The preoperative diagnosis was bladder stones and suspicious prostate cancer. During the same time, the patient underwent transurethral holmium laser lithotripsy and transrectal prostate biopsy. Fournier gangrene occurred on the second day after the operation. After active treatment such as upgraded antibiotics and debridement of the scrotum and perineum, the condition was controlled. The perineal wound healed 2 months later without secondary suture. Perioperative transurethral examination should be avoided during transrectal prostate biopsy. To avoid delayed diagnosis and treatment, it is necessary to improve the understanding of postoperative complications of Fournier's gangrene.
3.Factors Related to Real-world Suspected Allergic Reaction of Elememe Emulsion Injection
Qingya SONG ; Xiaoxiao ZHAO ; Guangyu LIU ; Yanming XIE ; Yu WU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(16):109-115
ObjectiveTo analyze factors related to the suspected allergic reaction of elememe emulsion injection based on hospital information system. MethodData on cases that used elememe emulsion injection were collected from the information systems of 60 first-class hospitals nationwide. The nested case-control design method was adopted. Finally, 30 cases were included in the suspected allergy group and 120 cases in the control group. SAS 9.3 was employed for descriptive analysis of the gender, age, occupation, admission route, conditions of patients at the admission, and the diagnosis with frequency and percentage. The factors affecting the occurrence of suspected allergic reaction were analyzed by conventional logistic regression and propensity score weighted logistic regression. In the case that the number of independent variables was larger than the sample number, MCP (minimax concave penalty) was used to screen the key variables and the conditions of patients at admission, conditions of patients during hospitalization, hospital stay, diagnostic information, and medication information were compared between two groups. ResultThe male-to-female ratio was about 2∶1 in both groups and most of the patients were 46-65 years old. Patients in the control group were mainly "professional and technical personnel", and the majority in the suspected allergy group were "business and service personnel" and "clerks and related personnel". They were mainly admitted at the outpatient and conditions of patients were average at the admission. Compared with the control group, suspected allergy group showed severe conditions during the hospitalization, short average hospital stay, large proportion with intravenous infusion, and low cure rate and effective rate. The results of logistic regression analysis showed no statistical difference in conditions of patients at admission, hospital stay, combined diseases, medicine dosage, and treatment course. ConclusionThe suspected allergic reaction of elememe emulsion injection mainly occurs in the first administration with rapid onset even with the dose lower than the commonly used one. The occurrence is related to the intravenous infusion and the severe conditions of patients during hospitalization and has nothing to do with the conditions of patients at admission, hospital stay, treatment course, use of other medicines, and diagnostic information. In summary, it is mainly related to the constitution and immune status of patients.
4.Intracellular aggregation of peptide-reprogrammed small molecule nanoassemblies enhances cancer chemotherapy and combinatorial immunotherapy.
Jinrong PENG ; Yao XIAO ; Qian YANG ; Qingya LIU ; Yu CHEN ; Kun SHI ; Ying HAO ; Ruxia HAN ; Zhiyong QIAN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2021;11(4):1069-1082
The intracellular retention of nanotherapeutics is essential for their therapeutic activity. The immobilization of nanotherapeutics inside target cell types can regulate various cell behaviors. However, strategies for the intracellular immobilization of nanoparticles are limited. Herein, a cisplatin prodrug was synthesized and utilized as a glutathione (GSH)-activated linker to induce aggregation of the cisplatin prodrug/IR820/docetaxel nanoassembly. The nanoassembly has been reprogrammed with peptide-containing moieties for tumor-targeting and PD-1/PD-L1 blockade. The aggregation of the nanoassemblies is dependent on GSH concentration. Evaluations
5.Analysis of the Implementation Status of the Classification Management Policies for Retail Pharmacies in Guangdong Province Based on Thematic Framework Analysis
Guihong ZHONG ; Qian ZHANG ; Qicong WU ; Qingya YU ; Zuoren LIU
China Pharmacy 2021;32(12):1421-1427
OBJECTIVE:To provide assistance for the smooth implementation of classification management policies of retail pharmacies in Guangdong province and the scientific supervision of retail pharmacies by relevant departments. METHODS :In this study,key interviews were conducted among 68 interviewees,involving experts from Guangdong drug regulatory department ,head of retail pharmacies and research experts on relevant policies of universities. The current situation ,problems and suggestions of the classification management policy of retail pharmacies in Guangdong province were summarized. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS : The implementation of the classification management policies for retail pharmacies in Guangdong province operated well. Drug regulatory authorities at all levels could conduct daily supervision in accordance with policy requirements. Retail pharmacies operated in strict accordance with the classification management policy and established a relatively complete quality management system. However ,there were still problems such as difficulty in policy implementation ,insufficient policy clarity ,increased regulatory pressure and regulatory risks from government regulatory agencies ,rising operating costs and increasing pressure in retail pharmacies,the large gap of licensed pharmacists ,difficult to investigate and deal with “affiliation of certificate ”behavior,and difficult survival for remote pharmacies ,and the impact on the convenience of drug use of the public. It is suggested to improve the content of the policy ,introduce related supporting measures ,strengthen the construction of the supervisory team ,increase policy publicity,improve the ways and methods to investigate and deal with the “affiliation of certificate ”behavior of licensed pharmacists, and help retail pharmacies to diversify their operations and chain operations. It is recommended that relevant government departments should further improve the content of the policy and actively adjust the supervision methods to make the policy better implemented.
6.Tuberculosis screening in the high school entrance physical exam in Chongqing during 2018
PANG Yan, HU Daiyu, WU Chengguo, LIU Ying, WANG Qingya
Chinese Journal of School Health 2019;40(12):1846-1848
Objective:
To provide the evidence for tuberculosis pvevalence for high school freshmen by analyzing data of entrance physical exarnination of Chongqing in 2018.
Methods:
The TB information management system of schools in Chongqing was used to collect the data of TB physical examination for high school freshmen in 2018. Excel 2007 was used to establish database, SPSS 25.0 software was used for statistical analysis, including descriptive analysis, chi square test.
Results:
In 2018, a total of 118 370 freshmen from 146 general education high schools and a total of 30 842 freshmen from 30 secondary vocational schools had TB screening during physical examination for freshmen. The proportion of school and freshmen participating in the TB examination was 40.09% and 44.28% respectively. The rates of school (57.03%) and freshmen (58.81%) participating in the examination of tuberculosis in senior high school students of general education were higher than those in secondary vocational education schools(16.39%, 22.73%), the difference was statistically significant(χ2=73.38, 42 744.64, P<0.01). 84 cases of active pulmonary tuberculosis (APTB) were detected in the physical examination of high school freshmen, mainly smear negative patients (92.86%),and there was no significant difference in the prevalence of tuberculosis among the freshmen with different education, school and screening methods(P>0.05). The detection rates of TB among freshmen in general education and vocational education were 49.00/100 000 and 54.62/100 000 respectively. The detection rates of tuberculosis among freshmen in public schools and private schools were 50.29/100 000 and 124.88/100 000 respectively(χ2=5.42, 10.92, P<0.05). The detection rate of direct chest X-ray examination was 62.90/100 000. The first screening method was PPD test and the detection rate of chest X-ray examination was 84.30/100 000 for those with strong positive PPD test, the differences was no significant(χ2=0.29, P>0.05).
Conclusion
The tuberculosis screening program for high school freshmen is of great significance to the prevention and control of tuberculosis. Effective screening methods should be adopted and strengthened in secondary vocational schools.
7. A clinical study of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in 23 patients with early T-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Yuanxin ZHU ; Mingqing ZHU ; Haiping DAI ; Sining LIU ; Jia YIN ; Zheng LI ; Qingya CUI ; Xiaming ZHU ; Depei WU ; Xiaowen TANG
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2019;40(12):1021-1025
Objective:
Early T-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ETP-ALL) is a recently recognized high-risk T lymphoblastic leukemia subgroup. The optimal therapeutic approaches to adult patients with ETP-ALL are poorly characterized. In this study, we explore the efficacy and outcome of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) for ETP-ALL.
Methods:
The clinical data of 23 patients with ETP-ALL receiving allo-HSCT from 2010 to 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients with ETP-ALL were diagnosed based on the characteristic immunophenotypes. Second-generation sequencing was done in all patients. As to the donors, 12 patients had haploidentical donors (Haplo-HSCT) , 7 HLA-matched sibling donors (Sib-HSCT) and 4 HLA-matched unrelated donors (URD-HSCT) . Before transplantation, 19 patients achieved complete remission (CR) and 4 patients without.
Results:
The main clinical features of ETP-ALL included high white blood cell counts in 5 patients, splenomegaly in 14, lymphadenopathy in 19, and thymus masses in 5. According to cytogenetic and molecular characteristics, 11 patients had gene mutations related to myeloid tumors, and 7 with high risk Karyotype. After first induction regimen, 14/23 patients achieved CR. 5 patients reached CR after more than 2 cycles of chemotherapy, while another 4 patients did not reach CR. After allo-HSCT, 22 patients were successfully implanted. The median time of granulocyte and platelet reconstitution was +12 and +19 days. One patient died of transplant-related infection at +14 days. The estimated 18-month overall survival (OS) and relapse-free survival (RFS) rates were (55.0±14.4) % and (48.1±14.7) % respectively. Transplant-related mortality was 4.3%. The median OS in patients achieving CR before transplantation was 20 months, however, that in patients without CR was only 13 months. OS and RFS between haplo-HSCT and sib-HSCT were comparable (
8.Establishment of a C57BL/6 J mouse model of metastatic melanoma in the lung
Xingjun MENG ; Xiaodong LI ; Jun LIU ; Kangxi ZHOU ; Qingya CUI ; Ren-Ping HU ; Rong YAN ; Kesheng DAI
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2018;26(2):139-144
Objective To investigate the influencing factors involved in the establishment of a C57BL/6 J model of metastatic melanoma in the lung,including the way of tumor inoculation,the number of inoculated cells and the time of tumor formation. Methods Mouse melanoma B16F10 cells were cultured in vitro. 1)Eighteen healthy male C57BL/6 J mice were randomly divided into three groups. Mice in each group received 100 μL cell suspension(including 3 ×106 melanoma cells)via intravenous,intraperitoneal and subcutaneous injection,respectively. After two weeks,the mice were killed and dissected,and the tumor growth and metastasis were observed. 2)Eighteen male mice were randomly divided into three groups. Mice in each group were injected with 3 ×106cells,1 ×106cells, and 3 ×105cells through the tail vein,respectively. After two weeks,mice were killed and dissected,and the tumor growth and metastasis were observed. 3)Eighteen male mice were randomly divided into three groups. Mice in each group were injected with 1×106cells though the tail vein. Mice were killed and dissected after one week, two weeks and three weeks, respectively. The growth and metastasis of tumor were observed. Results 1)The success rate of lung metastasis was 100% in the mice with intravenous injection,but not in mice receiving intraperitoneal injection and subcutaneous injection. 2)The size of metastatic melanoma nodules were moderate in mice inoculated by 1 ×106cells. The number of melanoma metastatic foci was too high in the mice inoculated with 3 ×106cells,but too low in the mice inoculated with 3 ×105cells. 3)Significant metastatic melanoma foci were observed in the mice killed and dissected after two weeks with no death. The number of melanoma foci in the lung was too high in the mice killed after three weeks,while was too low in the mice killed at one week after tumor cell inoculation. Conclusions Intravenous injection of 1×106mouse melanoma cells into C57BL/6 J mice and killed after two weeks is an optimal method for establishment of a mouse model of metastatic melanoma in the lung, and is worth of recommendation.
9.AdeABC efflux pump and resistance of Acinetobacter baumannii against carbapenem
Qingya DOU ; Mingxiang ZOU ; Jun LI ; Haichen WANG ; Yongmei HU ; Wen'en LIU ;
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2017;42(4):426-433
Objective:To investigate relationship between AdeABC efflux pump and resistance of Acinetobacter baumannii against carbapenem.Methods:Carbapenem-resistant strains were acquired from multistep selection resistance test by meropenem in vitro.The quantitation test for sensitivities of strains before and after induction was determined by the E-test,and carbonylcyanide-m-chlorophenylhydrazone (CCCP) inhibition test was used to screen efflux pump.PCR,sequencing analysis,or real-time PCR was used to analyze the changes of regulatory genes adeR and adeS of the AdeABC efflux pump system,or expressions of adeA,adeB,adeR,and adeS in the strains before and after induction,respectively.Results:The minimal inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of meropenem were at 0.38 μg/mL and 0.25 μg/mL in parental sensitive strain S25595 and S7257,respectively,and the MICs of meropenem for both S25595 and S7257 after induction were more than 32 μg/mL.Compared with parental sensitive strains,the expression level of adeA,adeB,adeR,and adeS mRNA were elevated from 2.45 to 9.44 times,but there were no gene mutations or insertion sequences in the regulatory gene adeS and adeR.Conclusion:High expression of the AdeABC efflux pump system in Acinetobacter baumannii is closely associated with meropenem resistance,The upregulation of adeA and adeB expression is not due to gene mutations in the regulatory gene adeS and adeR and other mechanisms might account for it.
10.Drug resistant mechanism and homology analysis of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from different sites of one patient
Yongmei HU ; Mingxiang ZOU ; Jun LI ; Qingya DOU ; Haichen WANG ; Qun YAN ; Wenen LIU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science 2017;35(7):511-513,517
Objective To investigate the drug resistant mechanism and homology of three strains of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (K.pneumoniae) isolated from different sites of one patient.Methods Three strains of carbapenem-resistant K.pneumoniae were isolated from femoral vein catheter tip,wound secretions and sputum of a patient with severe burns,respectively.Their carbapenemase,metallo-β-lactamase (MBL) and drug resistance genes were detected by modified Hodge test,double-disk synergy test and combination disk diffusion and PCR,respectively,and homology and biological typing were analyzed by enterobacterial repetitive intergenic consensus-PCR (ERIC-PCR) assay and multilocus sequence typing (MLST) technology,respectively.Results The carbapenemase and MBL of three strains of carbapenem-resistant K.pneumoniae were negative and positive,respectively.The blaNDM-1 gene was identified from the three strains,but other drug resistance genes such as blanC,blaGES,blaIMP,blaSPM,blaVIM,blaGIM and blaOXA-48 were not detected.ERIC-PCR showed that three isolates belonged to the same genotype,and MLST showed that they were type ST17.Conclusion Carring blaNDM-1 gene is the main cause leading to the drug resistance of three strains of carbapenem-resistant K.pneumoniae,and they belong to the same genotype.


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