1.Jianpi Yiqi Prescription Inhibits Proliferation and Invasion of Hepatic Carcinoma Cells by Targeting PTPN1
Shanshan SUN ; Jing HONG ; Shufan SONG ; Zongxi SUN ; Chao WANG ; Shaoyuan ZHUO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(3):80-88
ObjectiveTo investigate the key targets of Jianpi Yiqi prescription (JYP) in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) based on network pharmacology and explore the effect of JYP on the invasion and proliferation of hepatocellular carcinoma cells via protein tyrosine phosphatase, non-receptor type 1 (PTPN1) by bioinformatics analysis and CRISPR/Cas9. MethodsThe potential targets of JYP in the treatment of HCC were retrieved from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform (TCMSP), SwissTargetPrediction, GeneCards, NCBI, and CTD. Additionally, the active components of JYP that could interact with PTPN1 were screened out, and then molecular docking between the targets and active components was performed in Autodock 4.0. UALCAN, HPA, and LinkedOmics were used to analyze the expression of PTPN1 in the HCC tissue, and the relationship of PTPN1 expression with the overall survival (OS) of HCC patients was discussed. CRISPR/Cas9 was used to knock down the expression of PTPN1 in HepG2 and SK-hep-1 cells, and the knockdown effect was examined by sequencing, Real-time PCR, and Western blot. HepG2 cells were classified into blank control, low-, medium-, and high-dose JYP (5.25, 10.5, 21 g·kg-1), and PTPN1 knockout groups. Real-time PCR and Western blot were employed to determine the mRNA and protein levels, respectively, of PTPN1 in HepG2 cells of each group. The effects of JYP and PTPN1 knockdown on the proliferation, invasion, and apoptosis of HepG2 cells were detected by Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8), Transwell, and Annexin V-FITC/PI methods, respectively. ResultsJYP had the most active components targeting PTPN1, and 31 of the active components had the binding energy less than -5.0 kcal·mol-1 in molecular docking. The mRNA and protein levels of PTPN1 in the HCC tissue were higher than those in the normal tissue (P<0.01). Compared with that in the normal tissue, the mRNA level of PTPN1 in the HCC tissue was up-regulated at the pathological stages Ⅰ-Ⅲ and grades G1-G3 (P<0.01), and it was not significantly up-regulated at the stage Ⅳ or grade G4. The mRNA level of PTPN1 in the TP53-mutated HCC tissue was higher than that in the TP53-unmutated HCC tissue (P<0.01). The high mRNA level of PTPN1 was associated with the OS reduction (P<0.01). After treatment with the JYP-containing serum or knockdown of PTPN1, HepG2 cells demonstrated decreased proliferation and invasion and increased apoptosis (P<0.01). ConclusionPTPN1 may be one of the core targets of JYP in the treatment of HCC. It is highly expressed in the HCC tissue and cells, which is associated with the poor prognosis of patients. The expression level of PTPN1 is significantly up-regulated in the HCC tissue of the patients with TP53 mutation. However, TP53 mutation or deletion does not affect the expression of PTPN1 in HCC cells. JYP can significantly down-regulate the expression of PTPN1 to inhibit the proliferation and invasion and promote the apoptosis of HCC cells.
2.Exploration of the comprehensive management practice pathway for long-term prescription medications in psychiatry
Mengxi NIU ; Pengfei LI ; Xue WANG ; Shanshan LIU ; Yanxiang CAO ; Hongyan ZHUANG ; Hu WANG ; Li BAI ; Huawei LI ; Fei PAN ; Sha SHA ; Qing’e ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(19):2366-2371
OBJECTIVE To explore comprehensive management and potential issues associated with long-term prescriptions medications of psychiatry, in order to provide a reference for the comprehensive management of long-term prescriptions of psychiatry in psychiatric hospitals and other medical institutions’ pharmacies. METHODS Starting from the applicable principles for long-term prescriptions of psychiatry, this study introduced the standardized assessment and precautions before issuing long-term prescriptions, the formulation and adjustment of the drug list, as well as the rational management of the long-term prescriptions. It also analyzed potential issues that may arise in the comprehensive management of long-term prescription medications and proposed corresponding countermeasures and suggestions. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS Prior to initiating long-term prescriptions, a standardized assessment should be conducted on patients from the aspects of their psychiatric condition and long-term potential risk factors, pharmacological treatment plans and other non-pharmacological therapies, physical illnesses. Additionally, healthcare providers should fulfill their obligation to inform patients or their family members. The comprehensive management of long-term prescription medications should be jointly established and improved by multiple departments, and the formulation of drug catalogs should avoid including drugs with potential social harm or medication risks while complying with policy requirements. Furthermore, measures such as adding special identifiers to long-term prescriptions, providing patients with reminders about (No.YGLX202537) prescription expiration, or offering online consultations can also effectively enhance the rationality of medication use under long-term prescriptions. Currently, the implementation of long-term prescriptions in psychiatry remains challenged by inconsistencies in prescription duration, incomplete coverage of diagnostic categories, poor patient adherence, and the risk of deviation in clinical assessments. In this regard, measures such as collaborating with multiple departments to strengthen long-term prescription information management, providing matching pharmaceutical services, ensuring the quality and rationality of long-term prescription implementation, and using modern methods to screen high-risk patients can be taken to improve patient medication compliance and safety.
3.Regulation of natural killer cell subtypes and functions by programmed cell death protein 1 and its receptor at the maternal-fetal interface in mice infected with Toxoplasma gondii during the second trimester
Jiayue SUN ; Qiuhua BAI ; Xiaodan CHEN ; Jiayin LÜ ; Shanshan HE ; Lili TANG ; Dejun LIAO ; Dengyu LIU ; Xiaoyin FU
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2025;37(5):465-474
Objective To investigate the regulatory role of the programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) and its ligand programmed cell death protein ligand 1 (PD-L1) signaling on the subtypes and functions of natural killer (NK) cells at the maternal-fetal interface during the second trimester in mice following Toxoplasma gondii infection during the first trimester. Methods Twelve 6- to 8-week-old female mice of the C57BL/6J strain were divided into a control group and an infection group, of 6 mice in each group. On the 6.5th day of pregnancy (Gd6.5), each pregnant mouse in the infection group was intraperitoneally injected with 150 tachyzoites of the Toxoplasma gondii PRU strain, while mice in the control group were injected with an equal volume of physiological saline. On the 12.5th day of pregnancy (Gd12.5), uterus and placenta tissues were sampled from pregnant mice for pathological observations, and the mRNA expression levels of PD-1, PD-L1, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were quantified in uterus and placenta tissues. The PD-1 and DX5 expression was measured on NK cells at the maternal-fetal interface using flow cytometry. In addition, the in vitro JEG-3 trophoblast cells and NK-92MI cells co-culture system was established as the control group, and the addition of T. gondii tachyzoites in the co-culture system served as the infection group. The PD-1, PD-L1, and DX5 mRNA expression was quantified in cells using real-time fluorescence quantitative reverse transcription PCR (RT-qPCR) assay, and the TNF-α concentration was measured in the cell culture supernatant using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results On Gd12.5, clear and intact cellular structures of placental decidual tissues were seen in pregnant mice in the control group, with no remarkable abnormal changes found in the uterine columnar epithelial cells, and inflammatory cell infiltration and blood stasis at varying degrees were found in uterine and placental tissues from pregnant mice in the infection group. The relative PD-1, PD-L1, and TNF-α mRNA expression was (1.004 ± 0.004), (1.001 ± 0.001), and (1.001 ± 0.001) in uterine tissues from pregnant mice in the control group and (2.480 ± 0.720), (3.355 ± 0.920), and (2.391 ± 0.073) in the infection group, respectively. The relative PD-1, PD-L1, and TNF-α mRNA expression was (1.007 ± 0.010), (1.006 ± 0.006), and (1.001 ± 0.001) in the uterine tissues in the control group and (6.948 ± 1.918), (3.225 ± 1.034), and (1.536 ± 0.150) in the infection group, respectively. The relative PD-1, PD-L1, and TNF-α mRNA expression was higher in both the uterine (t = 3.55, 4.43 and 33.02, all P values < 0.05) and placental tissues (t = 5.36, 3.72 and 6.18, all P values < 0.05) in the infection group than in the control group. Flow cytometry showed that the proportions of PD-1+ NK cells, PD-1+ DX5+ NK cells, and DX5+ NK cells were (12.200 ± 1.082)%, (9.373 ± 7.728)%, and (44.000 ± 4.095)% in uterine tissues from pregnant mice in the control group, and (21.733 ± 1.630)%, (18.767 ± 1.242)%, and (73.367 ± 0.611)% in the infection group, respectively. The proportions of PD-1+ NK cells, PD-1+ DX5+ NK cells, and DX5+ NK cells were (1.100 ± 0.510)%, (2.277 ± 1.337)%, and (96.167 ± 2.831)% in placental tissues from mice in the control group, and (26.867 ± 9.722)%, (23.433 ± 6.983)%, and (82.467 ± 2.248)% in the infection group, respectively. The proportions of PD-1+ NK cells (t = 8.45, P < 0.05) and DX5+ NK cells (t = 12.29, P < 0.05) were higher in uterine tissues from pregnant mice in the infection group than in the control group, and no significant difference was seen in the proportion of PD-1+ DX5+ NK cells (Z = -1.09, P > 0.05). The proportions of PD-1+ NK cells (t = 4.58, P < 0.05) and PD-1+ DX5+ NK cells (t = 5.15, P < 0.05) were higher in placental tissues from pregnant mice in the infection group than in the control group, while the proportion of DX5+ NK cells was lower in the infection group than in the control group (t = -6.56, P < 0.05). RT-qPCR assay revealed that the relative PD-1, PD-L1, and DX5 mRNA expression was (1.010 ± 0.005), (1.002 ± 0.003), and (1.001 ± 0.001) in the JEG-3 cells and NK92MI cells co-culture system and (3.638 ± 1.258), (0.397 ± 0.158), and (4.267 ± 1.750) in the control group, and ELISA measured that the TNF-α concentration was higher in the cell culture supernatant in the infection group [(22.056 ± 3.205) pg/mL] than in the control group [(12.441 ± 0.001) pg/mL] (t = 5.20, P < 0.05). The PD-1(t = 3.62, P < 0.05) and DX5 mRNA expression (t = 3.23, P < 0.05) was higher in the infection group than in the control group, and the PD-L1 mRNA expression was lower in the infection group than in the control group (t = -6.63, P < 0.05). Conclusions Following T. gondii infection, both PD-L1 expression and PD-1 expression on DX5+ NK cells at the maternal-fetal interface are upregulated in mice during the second trimester; however, the proportion of DX5+ NK cells decreases. These findings suggest that PD-1/PD-L1 signaling may suppress NK cell functions by modulating DX5+ NK cell subsets.
4.Research progresses on Keap1-Nrf2 pathway in inflammatory diseases
Wenyan ZHOU ; Shanshan HU ; Wannian ZHANG ; Chunlin ZHUANG
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2025;43(3):97-108
The Keap1-Nrf2 pathway has been shown to be an important defense mechanism against oxidative stress, which may be an effective therapeutic strategy for many diseases. The research progresses on Keap1-Nrf2 pathway in inflammatory diseases were mainly reviewed. The basic components and activation mechanism of Keap1-Nrf2 pathway were introduced. The relationship between Keap1-Nrf2 pathway and the crosstalk between NF-κB pathway and HO-1 pathway, the expression of inflammatory mediators and enzymes, and inflammatory bodies were expounded. Natural product-derived inhibitors, small molecule inhibitors targeting Keap1-Nrf2 pathway and their clinical progress were introduced, and the potential application value of Keap1-Nrf2 pathway in the treatment of inflammation was discussed.
5.Diagnostic value of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration for biopsy-negative esophageal strictures
Mireayi NUERMAIMAITI ; Dehua TANG ; Congqiang SHEN ; Xinyu TIAN ; Yuhang ZHUANG ; Shanshan SHEN ; Chunyan PENG ; Lei WANG ; Shu ZHANG ; Ying LYU
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2025;42(1):60-65
Objective:To investigate the diagnostic value of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) for biopsy-negative esophageal strictures suspected for malignancy.Methods:Patients who underwent EUS-FNA for esophageal strictures with negative endoscopic biopsies in Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital from January 2014 to March 2022 were analyzed retrospectively. The final diagnosis was based on the pathological outcomes of EUS-FNA or surgery, complemented by follow-up data. Diagnostic efficacy and complication rates of EUS-FNA were analyzed.Results:A total of 64 patients were included in this study,with 54 ultimately diagnosed with malignant lesions and 10 with benign lesions. Malignant lesions were diagnosed by EUS-FNA in 50 cases, suspected malignant lesions in 3 cases, and no clear basis for malignancy was observed in 11 cases. The diagnostic accuracy of EUS-FNA was 98.4% (63/64), with the malignant tumor detection rate of 98.1% (53/54). No post-procedure complications such as bleeding, perforation, or infection were observed in any patient.Conclusion:EUS-FNA is safe and effective for the diagnosis of biopsy-negative suspected malignant esophageal stricture with a high malignant lesion detection rate.
6.Correlation analysis of RNFT2,MFAP2,and AFF3 expression with tumor pathological features and prognosis in gastric cancer patients
Zhuang CHEN ; Xinkai ZHAO ; Wenjun WANG ; Shanshan QIU
Journal of Clinical Surgery 2025;33(2):144-148
Objective To investigate the expression of RNFT2,MFAP2,and AF4/FMR2 family member 3(AFF3)in gastric cancer(GC)tissues,and to analyze their correlation with tumor pathological features and prognosis.Methods GC tissue specimens and adjacent tissue specimens were collected from 98 GC patients who underwent surgery in our hospital from May 2018 to January 2020,clinical data were also collected.Immunohistochemical methods were applied to detect the expression of RNFT2,MFAP2,and AFF3;Kaplan-Meier method was applied to analyze the relationship between the expression of RNFT2,MFAP2,and AFF3 and the prognosis of GC patients;multivariate Cox regression was applied to analyze the influencing factors of prognosis in GC patients.Results Compared with adjacent tissues,the positive rates of RNFT2 and MFAP2 proteins in GC tissue were obviously higher(75.51%vs.29.59%,70.41%vs.19.39%),while the positive rate of AFF3 protein was obviously lower(26.53%vs.68.37%,P<0.05).The expression of RNFT2,MFAP2,and AFF3 proteins was obviously corr-elated with TNM staging and differentiation degree(P<0.05);Kaplan-Meier method showed that the 3-year survival rates of RNFT2 and MFAP2 positive expression patients were lower than those of RNFT2 and MFAP2 negative expression patients,respectively,the 3-year survival rate of AFF3 positive expression patients was higher than that of AFF3 negative expression patients(P<0.05).Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that RNFT2,MFAP2,AFF3,TNM staging,and differentiation degree were prognostic factors for GC patients.Conclusion RNFT2 and MFAP2 are obviously upregulated in GC tissue,while AFF3 is obviously downregulated,which is closely related to clinical pathological features(such as TNM staging and differentiation)and prognosis,and has important value for the prognosis and survival of GC patients.
7.Prevalence and rational use of polypharmacy in elderly patients in psychiatric hospitals: a review and discussion
Mengxi NIU ; Shanshan LIU ; Hongyan ZHUANG ; Yannan ZANG ; Shuang BAO ; Fei JIA ; Pengfei LI ; Qinge ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2025;44(2):149-155
In the context of aging population, the issue of polypharmacy among elderly patients with mental disorders has become increasingly prominent.Cognitive decline and depressive symptoms render these patients more vulnerable to medication-related risks, while poorly managed physical illnesses further complicate their treatment.To address these challenges, this paper proposes a series of management strategies that emphasize the critical role of pharmacists in conducting medication reviews.A comprehensive assessment of drug risks, benefits, and patient adherence is essential.The proposed strategies not only require careful consideration of patients' clinical needs and individual preferences but also highlight the importance of multidisciplinary team collaboration to reach a consensus on medication therapy.The use of clinical decision support systems as an auxiliary tool is recommended to enhance the scientific rigor of medication decision-making.Furthermore, pharmacists can optimize medication regimens through scientifically validated methods and promote patient or family involvement in self-management to improve acceptance and adherence to treatment adjustments.
8.Construction and application of an airway management emergency response training program for anesthesia nurses based on a virtual simulation platform
Lingling XU ; Shanshan ZHUANG ; Ruocui ZHANG ; Zhuanyun ZHANG ; Yu′e SUN
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2025;41(12):881-887
Objective:To develop a training program for emergency airway management capabilities of anesthesia nurses based on a virtual simulation platform and to validate its effectiveness, providing a reference for airway training of anesthesia nurses.Methods:A quasi-experimental study was conducted. A total of 60 anesthesia nurses in Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital from August 2022 to August 2023 were selected as the research objects by convenience sampling method. According to the random number table method, they were divided into the control group and the experimental group, with 30 nurses in each group. The two groups had the same theoretical training. As for the operational training, the control group was taught by case combined with ordinary simulator, and the experimental group was taught by case combined with virtual simulation platform. The theoretical scores, skill operation scores, and satisfaction degree with airway management emergency response training were compared between the two groups of anesthesia nurses.Results:There were 4 males and 26 females in the control group, aged (24.37 ± 1.45) years. There were 6 males and 24 females in the experimental group, aged (24.20 ± 1.22) years.The theoretical scores and skill operation scores of the experimental group were 89.20 ± 3.99 and 90.10 ± 4.45, respectively, both higher than those of the control group, which were 84.83 ± 4.64 and 85.30 ± 5.64, showing statistically significant differences ( t=-3.91, -3.66, both P<0.05). In the self-evaluation of satisfaction degree with airway management emergency response training, the experimental group scored (16.67±1.79) for theoretical knowledge mastery, 18.37 ± 1.73 for skill operation mastery, 19.07 ± 1.17 for enthusiasm in airway training, 18.43 ± 1.48 for initiative in self-learning, and 18.00 ± 1.51 for the engagement of course design, all higher than 13.67 ± 2.17, 14.37 ± 2.34, 13.37 ± 2.63, 12.30 ± 3.51, and 12.77 ±2.71 in the control group, respectively. The differences were statistically significant ( t values were -10.83 to -5.84, all P<0.05). Conclusions:The airway management emergency training curriculum for nurse anesthetists developed based on a virtual simulation platform improved their theoretical knowledge and practical skills in airway emergency management. Additionally, satisfaction across various aspects of the training was markedly enhanced, providing a valuable reference for airway management training of nurse anesthetists and demonstrating considerable potential for clinical implementation.
9.Correlation analysis of RNFT2,MFAP2,and AFF3 expression with tumor pathological features and prognosis in gastric cancer patients
Zhuang CHEN ; Xinkai ZHAO ; Wenjun WANG ; Shanshan QIU
Journal of Clinical Surgery 2025;33(2):144-148
Objective To investigate the expression of RNFT2,MFAP2,and AF4/FMR2 family member 3(AFF3)in gastric cancer(GC)tissues,and to analyze their correlation with tumor pathological features and prognosis.Methods GC tissue specimens and adjacent tissue specimens were collected from 98 GC patients who underwent surgery in our hospital from May 2018 to January 2020,clinical data were also collected.Immunohistochemical methods were applied to detect the expression of RNFT2,MFAP2,and AFF3;Kaplan-Meier method was applied to analyze the relationship between the expression of RNFT2,MFAP2,and AFF3 and the prognosis of GC patients;multivariate Cox regression was applied to analyze the influencing factors of prognosis in GC patients.Results Compared with adjacent tissues,the positive rates of RNFT2 and MFAP2 proteins in GC tissue were obviously higher(75.51%vs.29.59%,70.41%vs.19.39%),while the positive rate of AFF3 protein was obviously lower(26.53%vs.68.37%,P<0.05).The expression of RNFT2,MFAP2,and AFF3 proteins was obviously corr-elated with TNM staging and differentiation degree(P<0.05);Kaplan-Meier method showed that the 3-year survival rates of RNFT2 and MFAP2 positive expression patients were lower than those of RNFT2 and MFAP2 negative expression patients,respectively,the 3-year survival rate of AFF3 positive expression patients was higher than that of AFF3 negative expression patients(P<0.05).Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that RNFT2,MFAP2,AFF3,TNM staging,and differentiation degree were prognostic factors for GC patients.Conclusion RNFT2 and MFAP2 are obviously upregulated in GC tissue,while AFF3 is obviously downregulated,which is closely related to clinical pathological features(such as TNM staging and differentiation)and prognosis,and has important value for the prognosis and survival of GC patients.
10.Construction of an evaluation index system for nursing quality of post-anesthesia visit based on service quality gap model
Qing WANG ; Ruocui ZHANG ; Zhuanyun ZHANG ; Shanshan ZHUANG ; Min HOU ; Yu'e SUN
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(5):589-595
Objective:To construct an evaluation index system for nursing quality of post-anesthesia visit based on service quality gap (SERVQUAL) model, providing a scientific basis for objectively evaluating the quality of post-anesthesia visit nursing.Methods:From October 2023 to February 2024, the SERVQUAL model was used as the theoretical basis for the preliminary formulation of an evaluation index system for nursing quality of post-anesthesia visit through literature search and semi-structured interviews. Delphi method was used to determine the indicators for evaluating the nursing quality of post-anesthesia visit after two rounds of consultation with 20 experts. Analytic hierarchy process was used to calculate the weights of indicators at all levels.Results:For two rounds of consultation, the valid recovery rate of the questionnaires was 100.00% (20/20). The judgment coefficient for expert was 0.93, the familiarity coefficient was 0.87, and the authority coefficient was 0.90. Kendall's harmony coefficients for two rounds of consultation were 0.173 and 0.192, respectively ( P<0.001). An evaluation index system for nursing quality of post-anesthesia visit was ultimately formed, including six first-level indicators, 14 second-level indicators, and 59 third-level indicators. The weights of the first-level indicators ranged from 0.097 to 0.279, the combined weights of the second-level indicators ranged from 0.019 to 0.138, and the combined weights of the third-level indicators ranged from 0.002 to 0.065. Conclusions:The evaluation index system for nursing quality of post-anesthesia visit based on the SERVQUAL model is scientific and practical, and can provide a certain basis for carrying out nursing quality evaluation for post-anesthesia visits in China.

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