2.New insights into the dule roles CDK12 in human cancers: Mechanisms and interventions for cancer therapy.
Wei DAI ; Dong XIE ; Hao HUANG ; Jingxuan LI ; Caiyao GUO ; Fuqiang CAO ; Luo YANG ; Chengyong ZHONG ; Shenglan LIU
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2025;15(7):101173-101173
The dysregulation of cyclin-dependent kinase 12 (CDK12), which may result from genomic alterations or modulation by upstream effectors, is implicated in cancer oncogenesis and progression. CDK12 overexpression or activation is sufficient to induce tumor initiation, recurrence, and therapeutic resistance. However, CDK12 may also exert tumor-suppressive functions in a context-dependent manner. Therefore, caution is warranted when targeting CDK12 in future clinical trials. A comprehensive elucidation of the dual roles and underlying mechanisms of CDK12 in carcinogenesis is urgently needed to advance precision oncology. This review provides an overview of the current understanding of the dysregulation and biological roles of CDK12 in cancer. Subsequently, we systematically summarize the functions and mechanisms of the oncogenic and tumor-suppressive roles of CDK12 in different contexts. Finally, we discuss the potential of CDK12 as a novel therapeutic target and its implications in clinical oncology, offering insights into future directions for innovative cancer treatment strategies.
3.Impact of donor characteristics on red blood cell quality and transfusion outcomes
Peng LI ; Kaiqiang LIU ; Mingming QIAO ; Xia YANG ; Shenglan WANG ; Xia HUANG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(12):1786-1793
Objective: To systematically analyzes the impact of blood donor characteristics on red blood cell (RBC) quality and transfusion outcomes, and to provide a scientific basis for optimizing donor selection criteria and developing personalized transfusion strategies. Methods: A literature search was conducted across electronic databases including CNKI, VIP, Wanfang Data, PubMed, and Embase using combinations of keywords such as "donor characteristics", "blood storage lesion", "blood quality", and "transfusion outcomes" for summary and analysis. Results: Factors associated with the blood donor characteristics including demographic characteristics (sex, age, body mass index), lifestyle habits (smoking, alcohol consumption, exercise), and dietary or pharmacological exposures significantly influence blood storage stability and transfusion efficacy by modulating erythrocyte metabolism, oxidative stress levels, and immune properties. Conclusion: The complexity and diversity of the blood donor characteristics are associated with blood quality and transfusion outcomes. Future efforts should focus on refining donor selection criteria and establishing personalized transfusion strategies to enhance blood product quality and improve patient outcomes.
4.Study of the angiogenic effects and mechanisms of concentrated growth factor on human microvascular endothelial cells
Jiajia ZHANG ; Shenglan SHANG ; Wanbing LIU ; Tao LI
Chongqing Medicine 2025;54(4):801-805,812
Objective To investigate the effect of concentrated growth factor(CGF)on angiogenesis in human microvascular endothelial cells(HMEC-1)and explore the underlying mechanisms.Methods HMEC-1 were divided into the control group,CGF group,and CGF+LY294002 group.Cell proliferation,migration,and tubule formation abilities were measured and compared using the Cell Counting Kit-8(CCK-8),Transwell assay,and tube formation assay,respectively.The protein expression levels of phosphoinositide 3-kinase(PI3K),phosphorylated PI3K(p-PI3K),phospho-protein kinase B(Akt),phosphorylated Akt(p-Akt),mam-malian target of rapamycin(mTOR),and phosphorylated mTOR(p-mTOR)were detected and compared by Western blot.Results Compared with the control group,the CGF group exhibited enhanced cell proliferation,migration,and tubule formation abilities(P<0.05),along with increased expression levels of p-PI3K,p-Akt,and p-mTOR(P<0.05).Compared with the CGF group,the CGF+LY294002 group demonstrated reduced cell proliferation,migration,and tubule formation abilities(P<0.05),accompanied by decreased expression levels of p-PI3K,p-Akt,and p-mTOR(P<0.05).Conclusion CGF promotes the proliferation,migration,and angiogenesis of HMEC-1 via the PI3K/mTOR/Akt pathway.
5.Correlations of serum hsa_circ_0002348 and hsa_circ_0001740 levels with severity of gestational hypertension
Xuemei WANG ; Dechun LIU ; Shenglan WANG
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2025;29(5):117-121
Objective To investigate the correlations of serum hsa_circ_0002348 and hsa_circ_0001740 levels with the severity of gestational hypertension.Methods A total of 169 patients with gestational hypertension in the hospital from January 2018 to January 2023 were selected as study group,and they were divided into mild preeclampsia group(n=82),severe preeclampsia group(n=47),and eclampsia group(n=40)according to the severity of the disease.Another 169 healthy pregnant women with antenatal examination in the same period were selected as control group.Real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR(qRT-PCR)was used to detect the relative expression levels of serum hsa_circ_0002348 and hsa_circ_0001740.The correlations of serum hsa_circ_0002348 and hsa_circ_0001740 levels with the severity of the disease were analyzed.Receiver operating character-istic(ROC)curve was plotted to analyze the values of serum hsa_circ_0002348 and hsa_circ_0001740 levels in diagnosing eclampsia during pregnancy.Results The systolic and diastolic blood pressures of the control group,mild preeclampsia group,severe preeclampsia group,and eclampsia group were all significantly increased(P<0.01).The level of serum hsa_circ_0002348 in the eclamp-sia group,severe preeclampsia group,mild preeclampsia group,and control group showed a decreasing trend in sequence,while the level of hsa_circ_0001740 showed an increasing trend in sequence,with significant between-group differences(P<0.01).The area under the curve(AUC)for diagnosing eclampsia during pregnancy by the combination of serum hsa_circ_0002348 and hsa_circ_0001740 was significantly higher than the AUC for diagnosis by each individual index(Zhsa_circ_0002348:hsa_circ_0002348+hsa_circ_0001740=4.677,P<0.001;Zhsa_circ_0001740:hsa_circ_0002348+hsa_circ_00017403.579,P<0.001).Spearman analysis showed that serum hsa_circ_0002348 was positively correla-ted with the severity of the disease(rs=0.751,P<0.05),while hsa_circ_0001740 was negatively correlated with the severity of the disease(rs=-50.638,P<0.05).Multivariate Logistic regres-sion analysis showed that systolic blood pressure(OR=2.652),diastolic blood pressure(OR=3.247),hsa_circ_0002348(OR=2.365),and hsa_circ_0001740(OR=0.325)were influen-cing factors of severity of the disease(P<0.05).Conclusion As the severity of gestational hyper-tension increases,the serum hsa_circ_0002348 level increases significantly,while the hsa_circ_0001740 level decreases significantly.Two indexes are correlated with the severity of gestational hy-pertension.
6.Quantitative Analysis of Multi-components in Gnaphalium affine Based on UPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS
Chunyan CAO ; Jiaqi ZHANG ; Zhenduo ZHAO ; Qin SHEN ; Shenglan QI ; Wei LIU ; Lichao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(9):148-155
ObjectiveTo establish a rapid and stable liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry(LC-MS) for simultaneous analysis of 17 chemical components in Gnaphalium affine aboveground parts with flowers, so as to provide experimental basis for improving the quality standard of this herb. MethodUltra performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole/electrostatic field orbitrap mass spectrometry(UPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS) was used for the quantitative analysis of 17 constituents in 15 batches of G. affine from different origins, the separation was performed on an ACQUITY UPLC® BEH C18 column(2.1 mm×100 mm, 1.7 μm) with the mobile phase of methanol(A)-0.1% formic acid aqueous solution(B) for gradient elution(0-1.0 min, 8%A; 1.0-4.0 min, 8%-26%A; 4.0-9.0 min, 26%A; 9.0-14.0 min, 26%-34%A; 14.0-14.5 min, 34%-45%A; 14.5-15.0 min, 45%-60%A; 15.0-18.0 min, 60%-90%A; 18.0-19.0 min, 90%A; 19.0-19.01 min, 90%-8%A; 19.01-20.0 min, 8%A), the flow rate was 0.3 mL·min-1, the column temperature was 40 ℃ and the injection volume was 2 μL. And the electrospray ionization was used with full scanning in both positive and negative ion modes, and the scanning range was m/z 100-1 000. ResultThe established method has been verified by the methodology and could be used for the simultaneous quantification of 17 components in G. affine. The content ranges of the 17 components(quinic acid, gallic acid, protocatechuic acid, neochlorogenic acid, chlorogenic acid, cryptochlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, 1,3-O-dicaffeoylquinic acid, isochlorogenic acid A, isoquercitrin, 1,5-O-dicaffeoylquinic acid, apigenin-7-O-glucoside, astragalin, isochlorogenic acid C, luteolin, apigenin and hispidulin) in 15 batches of G. affine samples was 39.60-179.12, 0.17-0.84, 2.41-8.38, 4.33-31.50, 13.63-180.38, 2.43-14.75, 1.16-19.68, 0.49-5.63, 55.77-445.16, 0.23-10.26, 62.04-530.10, 1.11-18.01, 11.36-90.61, 12.22-65.98, 7.22-69.84, 3.37-45.65, 0.30-2.59 μg·g-1, respectively. The content of organic acids was higher than that of flavonoids in G. affine, and the contents of 1,5-O-dicaffeoylquinic acid, isochlorogenic acid A, quinic acid and chlorogenic acid were higher. Meanwhile, the content of flavonoids in the samples from Guizhou was higher than that from Jiangsu, while the content of organic acids in the samples from Jiangsu was higher than that from Guizhou. ConclusionThe established method can be used for the rapid and accurate determination of 17 components in G. affine, which clarifies the content range of the main components in this herb, and can provide a reference for the selection of quality control markers of G. affine.
7.Study of microcirculation and microstructure of placental with pregnancy-induced hypertension by using MRI intravoxel incoherent motion at plateau area
Fei LIU ; Zhanyue YAN ; Lianyun KANG ; Chen FANG ; Shenglan WANG ; Gang LIU
Journal of Practical Radiology 2024;40(5):756-759,804
Objective To study placental microcirculation and microstructure of pregnant women with pregnancy-induced hyper-tension by using MRI intravoxel incoherent motion(IVIM)at plateau area.Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on 22 healthy pregnant women at third trimester with single birth and 20 pregnant women with pregnancy-induced hypertension.All subjects underwent ultrasound,routine MRI and IVIM examination.The D,D*,f values of the whole placental and various parts of the placental,estimated fetal weight(EFW)and postnatal weight were measured and recorded.The differences of two groups data were analyzed by independent sample t test or one-way analysis of variance,and then multiple comparisons of placental quantitative parameters between the two groups were analyzed by Bonferroni method.Results The fetal side and whole placental f values in healthy pregnant women at third trimester were higher than pregnancy-induced hypertension(P<0.05),the maternal side and whole placental D values in healthy pregnant women at third trimester were higher than pregnancy-induced hypertension(P<0.05),the EFW and fetal birth weight in healthy pregnant women at third trimester were higher than pregnancy-induced hypertension(P<0.05).Conclusion IVIM can effectively evaluate placental blood flow microcirculation and microstructure with pregnancy-induced hypertension at plateau area,and provide a new proof for clinical evaluation of placental structure and function changes.
8.Application of OSCE-guided Scenario-based Practical Teaching Model in Clinical Pharmacist Training
Tiantian TANG ; Yiwen XIAO ; Haiyan YUAN ; Qiong LU ; Ying WANG ; Wenhui LIU ; Shenglan TAN ; Bikui ZHANG ; Daxiong XIANG ; Yan CHENG ; Yangang ZHOU ; Ping XU
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2024;41(10):1409-1414
OBJECTIVE
To explore the specific application and evaluation effect of objective structured clinical examination(OSCE)-guided scenario-based practical teaching mode in training clinical pharmacists.
METHODS
Fifty-six trainees who participated in the clinical pharmacist training program in the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University from October 2020 to September 2022 were selected as the research objects. OSCE-guided teaching was conducted, and the application effect of OSCE-guided teaching mode in clinical pharmacist training was explored and analyzed by using theoretical examination results and OSCE assessment results as evaluation indicators.
RESULTS
Through comparative analysis, it was found that the OSCE-guided teaching mode not only enabled students to better grasp the theoretical knowledge points required by the training outline, but also improved their clinical thinking ability, problem-solving ability, and communication and coordination skills to varying degrees.
CONCLUSION
For clinical pharmacist trainees, the OSCE teaching mode is conducive to the comprehensive improvement of clinical pharmacist skills and is suitable for cultivating clinical pharmacists who are capable of independently carrying out clinical pharmacy services in the new situation.
9.Evaluation of the safety and efficacy of mitomycin C-perfluorooctyl bromide liposome nanoparticles in the treatment of human pterygium fibroblasts
Tao LI ; Lingshan LIAO ; Shenglan ZHU ; Juan TANG ; Xiaoli WU ; Qilin FANG ; Ying LI ; Biao LI ; Qin TIAN ; Junmei WAN ; Yi YANG ; Yueyue TAN ; Jiaqian LI ; Juan DU ; Yan ZHOU ; Dan ZHANG ; Xingde LIU
Recent Advances in Ophthalmology 2024;44(2):100-105
Objective To prepare a nano drug(PFOB@Lip-MMC)with liposome as the carrier,liquid perfluorooc-tyl bromide(PFOB)as core and mitomycin C(MMC)loading on the liposome shell and study its inhibitory effect on the proliferation of human pterygium fibroblasts(HPFs).Methods The thin film dispersion-hydration ultrasonic method was used to prepare PFOB@Lip-MMC and detect its physical and chemical properties.Cell Counting Kit-8,Cam-PI cell viability staining and flow cytometry were employed to detect the impact of different concentrations of PFOB@Lip-MMC on the via-bility of HPFs.DiI fluorescence labeled PFOB@Lip-MMC was used to observe the permeability of the nano drug to HPFs under a laser confocal microscope.After establishing HPF inflammatory cell models,they were divided into the control group(with sterile phosphate-buffered saline solution added),PFOB@Lip group(with PFOB@Lip added),MMC group(with MMC added),PFOB@Lip-MMC group(with PFOB@Lip-MMC added)and normal group(with fresh culture medi-um added)according to the experimental requirements.After co-incubation for 24 h,flow cytometer was used to detect the apoptosis rate of inflammatory cells,and the gene expression levels of interleukin(IL)-1β,prostaglandin E2(PGE2),tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α and vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)in cells were analyzed by PCR.Results The average particle size and Zeta potential of PFOB@Lip-MMC were(103.45±2.17)nm and(27.34±1.03)mV,respec-tively,and its entrapped efficiency and drug loading rate were(72.85±3.28)%and(34.27±2.04)%,respectively.The sustained-release MMC of drug-loaded nanospheres reached(78.34±2.92)%in vitro in a 24-hour ocular surface environ-ment.The biological safety of PFOB@Lip-MMC significantly improved compared to MMC.In terms of the DiI fluorescence labeled PFOB@Lip-MMC,after co-incubation with inflammatory HPFs for 2 h,DiI fluorescence labeling was diffusely dis-tributed in the cytoplasm of inflammatory HPFs.The apoptosis rate of inflammatory HPFs in the PFOB@Lip-MMC group[(77.23±4.93)%]was significantly higher than that in the MMC group[(51.62±3.28)%].The PCR examination results showed that the gene transcription levels of IL-1 β,PGE2,TNF-α and VEGF in other groups were significantly reduced com-pared to the control group and PFOB@Lip group,with the most significant decrease in the PFOB@Lip-MMC group(all P<0.05).Conclusion In this study,a novel nano drug(PFOB@LIP-MMC)that inhibited the proliferation of HPFs was successfully synthesized,and its cytotoxicity was significantly reduced compared to the original drugs.It has good bio-compatibility and anti-inflammatory effects,providing a new treatment approach for reducing the recurrence rate after pte-rygium surgery.
10.Exploring the causal association between testosterone and atherosclerosis based on a two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis
Jiayi HU ; Hongcen LIU ; Shenglan GONG ; Tian XIE ; Tianfeng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Arteriosclerosis 2024;32(4):339-346
Aim To study whether genetically predicted serum testosterone level is causally associated with sys-temic multisite atherosclerosis.Methods Based on two pooled databases of genome-wide association studies on testos-terone and atherosclerosis in European populations from two separate foreign countries,the causal effect between testosterone and atherosclerosis was assessed using two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis with data on testosterone-associated genetic variants as instrumental variables(Ⅳ),and by using the inverse-variance weighted(IVW)method,MR-Egger regression,and weighted median estimation.Results IVW results showed that genetically predicted circu-lating testosterone levels were negatively associated with the risk of peripheral atherosclerosis(OR=0.93,95%CI:0.86~1.00,P=0.01),and that elevated testosterone level may reduce the risk of developing peripheral atherosclerosis,while no evidence of a potential causal association was found with cerebral atherosclerosis,coronary atherosclerosis and other athero-sclerosis type(P>O.05).Conclusion The final analysis showed a causal relationship between genetically predicted testosterone level and the risk of developing peripheral atherosclerosis,and the role of testosterone therapy in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis deserves attention and further study.


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