1.Anti-radiation effects of gene CCND1 activated by low-dose radiation
Dan CAI ; Ying FAN ; Yunqi MO ; Ruixue LIU ; Lei WU ; Jianan MA ; Qi WANG ; Zhenhua QI ; Zhidong WANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2025;45(9):840-850
Objective:To select low-dose radiation-activated genes with intrinsic radiation protection by developing a model for adaptive responses to low-dose ionizing radiation, in order to explore the mechanisms behind the radiation resistance of the candidate genes.Methods:The cells were divided into adaptive response induction group and whole transcriptome sequencing group. The level of DNA damage was assessed using the γ-H2AX immunofluorescence assay. The low-dose radiation-activated candidate genes with radiation protection were selected through whole transcriptome sequencing and quantitative reverse transcription PCR (RT-qPCR)-based validation. The anti-radiation effect of candidate gene CCND1 was assessed based on CCK-8 cell proliferation and γ-H2AX immunofluorescence assay. After up- and down-regulation of CCND1 expression, the anti-radiation mechanism of CCND1 was preliminarily explored through transcriptome sequencing analysis.Results:A model for low-dose ionizing radiation-induced adaptive responses of lymphocytes was constructed. Using this model, six candidate genes with radiation protection, including CCND1, ZMAT3, MGAT3, DFFB, CYP4F2, ITGA6, were selected. Compared to the control group, overexpressed CCND1 led to significantly enhanced proliferation ability of AHH-1 cells ( t = 7.92-14.76, P < 0.05) and distinctly lowered level of DNA damage ( t = 2.79-9.68, P < 0.05) after 2 Gy of X-ray irradiation. Furthermore, compared to the control group, the CCND1 knockdown caused significantly decreased cell proliferation ability ( t = 13.58-26.25, P < 0.05) and notably elevated level of DNA damage of cells ( t = 2.87-7.61, P < 0.05). Transcriptome sequencing revealed that up- and down-regulation of CCND1 expression resulted in the activation of pathways related to cell growth, death, and damage repair. Conclusions:By selecting six low-dose-activated candidate genes with radiation protection and revealing the function of CCND1 in radiation protection, this study provides a new perspective for the development of radiation protection agents from the perspective of adaptive responses to low-dose radiation.
2.Anti-radiation effects of gene CCND1 activated by low-dose radiation
Dan CAI ; Ying FAN ; Yunqi MO ; Ruixue LIU ; Lei WU ; Jianan MA ; Qi WANG ; Zhenhua QI ; Zhidong WANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2025;45(9):840-850
Objective:To select low-dose radiation-activated genes with intrinsic radiation protection by developing a model for adaptive responses to low-dose ionizing radiation, in order to explore the mechanisms behind the radiation resistance of the candidate genes.Methods:The cells were divided into adaptive response induction group and whole transcriptome sequencing group. The level of DNA damage was assessed using the γ-H2AX immunofluorescence assay. The low-dose radiation-activated candidate genes with radiation protection were selected through whole transcriptome sequencing and quantitative reverse transcription PCR (RT-qPCR)-based validation. The anti-radiation effect of candidate gene CCND1 was assessed based on CCK-8 cell proliferation and γ-H2AX immunofluorescence assay. After up- and down-regulation of CCND1 expression, the anti-radiation mechanism of CCND1 was preliminarily explored through transcriptome sequencing analysis.Results:A model for low-dose ionizing radiation-induced adaptive responses of lymphocytes was constructed. Using this model, six candidate genes with radiation protection, including CCND1, ZMAT3, MGAT3, DFFB, CYP4F2, ITGA6, were selected. Compared to the control group, overexpressed CCND1 led to significantly enhanced proliferation ability of AHH-1 cells ( t = 7.92-14.76, P < 0.05) and distinctly lowered level of DNA damage ( t = 2.79-9.68, P < 0.05) after 2 Gy of X-ray irradiation. Furthermore, compared to the control group, the CCND1 knockdown caused significantly decreased cell proliferation ability ( t = 13.58-26.25, P < 0.05) and notably elevated level of DNA damage of cells ( t = 2.87-7.61, P < 0.05). Transcriptome sequencing revealed that up- and down-regulation of CCND1 expression resulted in the activation of pathways related to cell growth, death, and damage repair. Conclusions:By selecting six low-dose-activated candidate genes with radiation protection and revealing the function of CCND1 in radiation protection, this study provides a new perspective for the development of radiation protection agents from the perspective of adaptive responses to low-dose radiation.
3.Correlation between Serum sCD163,ANGPTL3 Levels and Clinical Prognosis in Patients with Acute Cerebral Infarction before and after Intravenous Thrombolysis
Leguo ZHANG ; Cuimin ZHU ; Ruixue XIA ; Jianpu JIA ; Liran ZHANG ; Zeyu ZHAO ; Hongda HUO ; Manman QI
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2025;40(1):148-152
Objective To investigate the changes of serum levels of soluble scavenger receptor 163 (sCD163),angiopoietin-like protein 3 (ANGPTL3) before and after intravenous thrombolysis in patients with acute cerebral infarction (ACI) and their correlation with prognosis. Methods A total of 60 ACI patients accepted by Cangzhou Central Hospital from June 2021 to June 2022 were collected as the ACI group,and another 60 healthy individuals were regarded as the control group. According to the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score after admission,60 patients were divided into mild group (n=10),moderate group (n=38) and severe group (n=12).According to the scores on the modified Rankin scale 90 days after thrombolysis,patients were separated into a good prognosis group (n=42) and a poor prognosis group (n=18). The serum levels of sCD163 and ANGPTL3 were detected using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA),and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was applied to analyze the predictive value of serum sCD163 and ANGPTL3 levels for the prognosis of ACI patients after intravenous thrombolysis therapy. Results Compared with the control group,the levels of serum sCD163 (687.55±86.43 ng/ml vs 411.07±58.24 ng/ml) and ANGPTL3 (60.28±10.55 mg/L vs 25.34±5.93 mg/L) in ACI group were significantly increased,and the differences were significant (t=20.549,22.363,all P<0.05). The levels of serum sCD163 (551.65±69.66 ng/ml,668.92±81.12 ng/ml,859.79±117.24 ng/ml) and ANGPTL3 (44.52±8.12 mg/L,58.67±10.37 mg/L,75.34±13.12 mg/L) in mild,moderate and severe groups were gradually increased,and the differences were significant (F=36.011,23.007,all P<0.05). Compared with the good prognosis group,the proportion of time from onset to thrombolysis≥ 3 h,the proportion of NIHSS score>10 at admission,and the serum sCD163 and ANGPTL3 levels before and after thrombolysis were significantly increased in the poor prognosis group,and the differences were statistically significant (t/x2=5.644,4.775,8.982,10.866,10.293,9.702,all P<0.05). ROC results showed that the area under the curves(95% confidence intervals)[AUC(95%CI)]of serum sCD163 and ANGPTL3 level alone in predicting the prognosis of ACI patients were 0.830 (0.711~0.915) and 0.783 (0.658~0.879),and their sensitivity and specificity were 72.22% and 85.71%,77.78% and 85.71%,respectively. The AUC(95%CI)of combined prediction of serum sCD163 and ANGPTL3 in predicting the prognosis of ACI patients[0.950(0.861~0.990)]was obviously greater than the AUC predicted by sCD163 and ANGPTL3 alone (Z=2.378,2.109,P=0.017,0.035). Conclusion sCD163 and ANGPTL3 levels are elevated in the serum of ACI patients,and are related to their severity and prognosis.
4.Correlation between Serum sCD163,ANGPTL3 Levels and Clinical Prognosis in Patients with Acute Cerebral Infarction before and after Intravenous Thrombolysis
Leguo ZHANG ; Cuimin ZHU ; Ruixue XIA ; Jianpu JIA ; Liran ZHANG ; Zeyu ZHAO ; Hongda HUO ; Manman QI
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2025;40(1):148-152
Objective To investigate the changes of serum levels of soluble scavenger receptor 163 (sCD163),angiopoietin-like protein 3 (ANGPTL3) before and after intravenous thrombolysis in patients with acute cerebral infarction (ACI) and their correlation with prognosis. Methods A total of 60 ACI patients accepted by Cangzhou Central Hospital from June 2021 to June 2022 were collected as the ACI group,and another 60 healthy individuals were regarded as the control group. According to the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score after admission,60 patients were divided into mild group (n=10),moderate group (n=38) and severe group (n=12).According to the scores on the modified Rankin scale 90 days after thrombolysis,patients were separated into a good prognosis group (n=42) and a poor prognosis group (n=18). The serum levels of sCD163 and ANGPTL3 were detected using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA),and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was applied to analyze the predictive value of serum sCD163 and ANGPTL3 levels for the prognosis of ACI patients after intravenous thrombolysis therapy. Results Compared with the control group,the levels of serum sCD163 (687.55±86.43 ng/ml vs 411.07±58.24 ng/ml) and ANGPTL3 (60.28±10.55 mg/L vs 25.34±5.93 mg/L) in ACI group were significantly increased,and the differences were significant (t=20.549,22.363,all P<0.05). The levels of serum sCD163 (551.65±69.66 ng/ml,668.92±81.12 ng/ml,859.79±117.24 ng/ml) and ANGPTL3 (44.52±8.12 mg/L,58.67±10.37 mg/L,75.34±13.12 mg/L) in mild,moderate and severe groups were gradually increased,and the differences were significant (F=36.011,23.007,all P<0.05). Compared with the good prognosis group,the proportion of time from onset to thrombolysis≥ 3 h,the proportion of NIHSS score>10 at admission,and the serum sCD163 and ANGPTL3 levels before and after thrombolysis were significantly increased in the poor prognosis group,and the differences were statistically significant (t/x2=5.644,4.775,8.982,10.866,10.293,9.702,all P<0.05). ROC results showed that the area under the curves(95% confidence intervals)[AUC(95%CI)]of serum sCD163 and ANGPTL3 level alone in predicting the prognosis of ACI patients were 0.830 (0.711~0.915) and 0.783 (0.658~0.879),and their sensitivity and specificity were 72.22% and 85.71%,77.78% and 85.71%,respectively. The AUC(95%CI)of combined prediction of serum sCD163 and ANGPTL3 in predicting the prognosis of ACI patients[0.950(0.861~0.990)]was obviously greater than the AUC predicted by sCD163 and ANGPTL3 alone (Z=2.378,2.109,P=0.017,0.035). Conclusion sCD163 and ANGPTL3 levels are elevated in the serum of ACI patients,and are related to their severity and prognosis.
5.Paederosidic acid methyl ester inhibits hippocampal Nox4⁃mediated ferroptosis and improves postoperative learning and memory in mice
Tielong Liu ; Wenqiang Qi ; Hongyang Jiang ; Ruixue Wang ; Zhigang Dai ; Jiangwen Yin
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2023;58(7):1071-1076
Objective :
To investigate the effect of paederosidic acid methyl ester (PAME) on postoperative learning and memory impairment in mice and its mechanism.
Methods :
C57BL/6J male mice were randomly divided into Sham group , operation group , operation + PAME group ( PAME group) , operation + NADPH oxidase 4(Nox4) adeno⁃associated virus overexpression group (Nox4 overexpression group) , operation + Nox4 adeno⁃associated virus no⁃laden group ( AAV no⁃load group) , and operation + PAME + Nox4 overexpression group ( PN group) . Exploratory laparotomy was performed. PAME(20 mg/kg) was administered by continuous gavage for 7 days after operation , and adeno⁃associated virus was injected into the hippocampus 28 days before operation. Morris water maze test and conditioned fear test were used to detect the learning and memory ability of mice. The expression of Nox4 protein was observed by immunofluorescence. The protein expressions of Nox4 , long chain acyl CoA synthetase 4 (ACSL4) and glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) were detected by Western blot. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and iron content were determined by spectrophotometry.
Results :
Compared with the Sham group , the learning and memory ability of the operation group , the Nox4 overexpression group and the AAV no⁃load group decreased , the protein expression of Nox4 and ACSL4 increased , the protein expression of GPX4 decreased , and the ROS and iron content increased. After PAME treatment , the postoperative learning and memory ability of mice was improved , and Nox4 and ferroptosis in hippocampal neurons were alleviated.
Conclusion
Conclusion PAME treatment can improve the learning and memory ability of postoperative mice , which may be related to the inhibition of hippocampal Nox4⁃mediated ferroptosis.
6. Identification and bioinformatic analysis of target genes of lncRNA LOC102606465 induced by ionizing radiation
Chang YU ; Qi WANG ; Ruixue LIU ; Jinfeng HUANG ; Zhidong WANG ; Meijuan ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2019;39(11):801-806
Objective:
To screen the target genes of long non-coding RNA LOC102606465, which was previously identified to be induced by ionizing radiation, in order to examine its potential biological role.
Methods:
The downstream differentially expressed genes (DEGs) of LOC102606465 were detected by microarray and partially verified by qRT-PCR. GO and KEGG enrichment analysis was performed, and PPI protein interaction network was constructed to screen significant modules and hub genes.
Results:
The expression of LOC102606465 targeted by siRNA-447 and siRNA-541 was significantly lower than that of siRNA-NC (
7.Clinical observation of Oxycontin combined with Gabapentin for treatment of malignant neuropathic pain
Shu WANG ; Tiankui QIAO ; Sujuan YUAN ; Ruixue QI ; Xibing ZHUANG
Clinical Medicine of China 2015;31(12):1107-1111
Objective To observe the effect of Oxycontin combined with Gabapentin for treatment of malignant neuropathic pain.Methods Sixty-three cases of malignant neuropathic pain in Jinshan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University were randomly divided into group A, B and C.Patients of which were given Oxycontin, Gabapentin, Oxycontin combined with Gabapentin respectively for pain treatment.The analgesic effects, toxic reaction side effects, quality of life, and immune function were all compared in three groups.Results Compared with pretherapy, the cancer pain score (NRS), quality of life (QOL) and karnofsky performance status(KPS) scores in all groups were changed significantly after drugs therapy(F=375.852,154.612, 151.838,P<0.05).The levels of CD3,CD4, CD4/CD8 and NK cells in all groups were higher than before therapy(F=158.935,108.145,366.973,92.090,P<0.05).After treatment,the NRS, QOL and KPS scores in group C were 2.00± 0.86,44.80± 6.07, 84.50± 6.05, in group A were 3.35 ± 0.67,37.35 ± 5.71,74.50 ±10.99,and in group B were 4.05±0.94,35.85±5.90,72.00±8.34, and the different were significant (F =3.250,10.499,3.465,P<0.05).The levels of CD3, CD4, CD4/CD8and NK cells in group C were (72.94 ±5.63)%,(41.52±4.19)%, 1.86±0.30, (27.57±6.86)%,in group A were (62.84±5.27)%, (33.84 ±5.40)%,1.35±0.37, (20.49±6.67) %,and in group B were (62.22±8.10)%, (33.19±6.90)%, 1.32 ± ±0.41, (20.32±5.63) %, and the different were significant (F =3.377,3.344,3.352,3.386, P< 0.05).The patient in group C had less adverse effects than those in group A and B.Conclusion Oxycontin and Gabapentin in treatment of malignant neuropathic pain is effective.
8.Clinical effects of Pemetrexed combined tegafur in the treatment of advanced breast cancer
Ruixue QI ; Tiankui QIAO ; Shu WANG
Clinical Medicine of China 2013;(4):337-339
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of anthracycline and taxane combination regimen in the treatment of advanced breast cancer in patients who were previously treated with anthracycline and taxane.Methods Twenty-six patients who previously failed to respond to anthracycline and taxane based chemotherapy received pemetrexed and tegafur combination regimen (pemetrexed:500 mg/m2,ivgtt on the first day; tegafur:80 mg/(m2 · d),twice daily during day 1-14).The regimen was repeated at least two cycles of three weeks each and the clinical response was recorded at two weeks after treatment.Results Of the 26 patients,he tumor control rate was 65.3% (17/26),and the overall response rate was 46.2% (12/26),including 3 patients with complete remission and 9 patients with partial remission.The symptoms were stable in 5 patients and improved in 9 patients.There was no severe complications or death observed.The most frequent treatment-related adverse events were myelosuppression,nausea,vomitting,rash and hepatic function impairment.Conclusion Pemetrexed combined with tegafur in the treatment of patients with advanced metastatic breast cancer who did not respond to anthracycline and taxane treatment is effective with minimal adverse reactions and can be tolerated by patients.
9.Comparison of enhancement features of hepatic tumors on SonoVue-enhanced real-time gray-scale ultrasonography and contrast-enhanced helical CT
Ruixue WEI ; Wenping WANG ; Hong DING ; Qing QI ; Beijian HUANG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2003;0(10):-
Objective To compare enhancement features of hepatic tumors on SonoVue-enhanced real-time gray-scale ultrasonography and contrast-enhanced helical CT.Methods SonoVue-enhanced real-time gray-scale ultrasonography and contrast-enhanced helical CT were performed on 49 patients with 54 focal liver lesions,including 29 primary liver carcinomas,4 metastatic liver tumors,11 hepatic carvernous hemangiomas,7 focal nodular hyperplasias,2 focal fatty sparing,1 cirrhotic.Results Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography and helical CT showed consistent results in demonstrating hemodynamics of hepatic tumors.In the differentiating of malignant tumors and benign tumors,the sensitivity,specificity and accuracy of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography were(90.9)%(30/33),(90.5)%(19/21) and(90.7)%((49/54)),respectively.Those of contrast-enhanced CT were(90.9)%(30/33),(95.2)%(20/21) and(92.6)%((50/54)),respectively.Conclusions Both of the two imaging methods are valuable for differential diagnosis of liver tumors.
10.Role of contrast-enhanced color Doppler ultrasonography in diagnosis of focal hepatic lesions
Qing QI ; Wenping WANG ; Ruixue WEI
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2003;0(07):-
Objective To investigate the diagnosis of hepatic tumors by contrast-enhanced color Doppler ultrasonography. Methods Thirty-two patients with known focal liver lesions(diameter 11-112 mm,mean 43 mm) were studied with color Doppler flow imaging(CDFI) before and after injection of 2.4 ml SonoVue at the concentration of 5 mg/ml. The pathological diagnosis included 13 benign lesions and 19 malignant ones. Analysis was performed on signal intensity of intratumoral vascularity,time of enhancement duration,resistant index and maximum velocity of intratumoral arterial blood flow. The data were compared between benign and malignant lesions. Results Before injection of SonoVue,intratumoral blood flow could be detected among 53.8 %(7/13) benign lesions and 78.9 %(15/19) malignant tumors. However these detection rates went up to 76.9 %(10/13) and 100%(19/19) respectively after administration of SonoVue. Significant difference between benign and malignant tumors was observed in time of enhancement duration. Furthermore RI showed significant difference between benign and malignant lesions.Diagnostic accuracy of hepatic tumors increased from 75.0 %( 24/32 ) to 90.6 %(29/32) after enhancement. Conclusions The clinical results showed the ability of contrast-enhanced CDFI in reflecting the blood supply of the hepatic tumors,demonstrating the high sensitivity and specificity of the technique,which could be of great value to the diagnosis of hepatic tumors.


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