1.Huangqi Baijiang Yiren Decoction Restores Intestinal Mucosa Barrier in Rat Model of Ulcerative Colitis via miR-21/SOCS1/JAK1/STAT6 Signaling Pathway
Ruiping LI ; Shiyu WANG ; Xiunan WEI ; Ermei WU ; Dajuan SUN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(16):96-104
ObjectiveTo explore the potential mechanism by which Huangqi Baijiang Yiren decoction (HBY) repairs the intestinal mucosal injury in the rat model of ulcerative colitis (UC) via the miR-21/suppressor of cytokine signaling 1 (SOCS1)/Janus kinase 1 (JAK1)/signal transducer and activator of transcription 6 (STAT6) signaling pathway. MethodsSixty SPF-grade male SD rats were randomly assigned into six groups: blank, model, low-dose (3.68 g·kg-1) HBY, medium-dose (7.35 g·kg-1) HBY, high-dose (14.5 g·kg-1) HBY, and mesalazine (0.035 g·kg-1), with 10 rats in each group. The rat model of UC was established in other groups except the blank group by 3% dextran sulfate sodium solution. The rats were administrated with corresponding drugs once a day for 7 consecutive days since the 3th day after modeling. The histopathological changes of the colon were observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining, and the Robarts histopathology index (RHI) was scored. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was employed to measure the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines [interleukin (IL)-6, IL-18, IL-1β, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α)] in the serum. Real-time PCR was employed to determine the mRNA levels of miR-21, SOCS1, JAK1, and STAT6 in the colon tissue. Western blot was employed to determine the protein levels of SOCS1, JAK1, phosphorylated (p)-JAK1, STAT6, p-STAT6, Occludin, and Claudin-1 in the colon tissue. ResultsCompared with the blank group, the model group showed an increase in disease activity index (DAI) (P<0.01), shortening of colon length (P<0.01), severe histopathological damage in the colon tissue, and an increase in RHI, rises in serum levels of IL-6, IL-1β, IL-18, and TNF-α (P<0.01), up-regulation in mRNA levels of miR-21, JAK1, and STAT6 and protein levels of p-JAK1 and p-STAT6 (P<0.01), and down-regulation in mRNA and protein levels of SOCS1 and protein levels of Occludin and Claudin-1 (P<0.01). The treatment with HBY reduced the DAI (P<0.01), alleviated colon shortening and histopathological damage in the colon tissue, decreased the RHI (P<0.01), lowered the serum levels of IL-6, IL-1β, IL-18, and TNF-α (P<0.01), down-regulated the mRNA levels of miR-21, JAK1, and STAT6 (P<0.05, P<0.01), up-regulated the mRNA level of SOCS1 (P<0.05), up-regulated the protein levels of SOCS1, Occludin, and Claudin-1 (P<0.05, P<0.01), and down-regulated the protein levels of p-JAK1 and p-STAT6 (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionHBY may modulate the miR-21/SOCS1/JAK1/STAT6 signaling pathway to suppress inflammatory responses and restore the intestinal mucosal barrier in UC rats.
2.Introduction to Implementation Science Theories, Models, and Frameworks
Lixin SUN ; Enying GONG ; Yishu LIU ; Dan WU ; Chunyuan LI ; Shiyu LU ; Maoyi TIAN ; Qian LONG ; Dong XU ; Lijing YAN
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(5):1332-1343
Implementation Science is an interdisciplinary field dedicated to systematically studying how to effectively translate evidence-based research findings into practical application and implementation. In the health-related context, it focuses on enhancing the efficiency and quality of healthcare services, thereby facilitating the transition from scientific evidence to real-world practice. This article elaborates on Theories, Models, and Frameworks (TMF) within health-related Implementation Science, clarifying their basic concepts and classifications, and discussing their roles in guiding implementation processes. Furthermore, it reviews and prospects current research from three aspects: the constituent elements of TMF, their practical applications, and future directions. Five representative frameworks are emphasized, including the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), the Practical Robust Implementation and Sustainability Model (PRISM), the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, Sustainment (EPIS)framework, the Behavior Change Wheel (BCW), and the Normalization Process Theory (NPT). Additionally, resources such as the Dissemination & Implementation Models Webtool and the T-CaST tool are introduced to assist researchers in selecting appropriate TMFs based on project-specific needs.
3.Decoding the immune microenvironment of secondary chronic myelomonocytic leukemia due to diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with CD19 CAR-T failure by single-cell RNA-sequencing.
Xudong LI ; Hong HUANG ; Fang WANG ; Mengjia LI ; Binglei ZHANG ; Jianxiang SHI ; Yuke LIU ; Mengya GAO ; Mingxia SUN ; Haixia CAO ; Danfeng ZHANG ; Na SHEN ; Weijie CAO ; Zhilei BIAN ; Haizhou XING ; Wei LI ; Linping XU ; Shiyu ZUO ; Yongping SONG
Chinese Medical Journal 2025;138(15):1866-1881
BACKGROUND:
Several studies have demonstrated the occurrence of secondary tumors as a rare but significant complication of chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cell therapy, underscoring the need for a detailed investigation. Given the limited variety of secondary tumor types reported to date, a comprehensive characterization of the various secondary tumors arising after CAR-T therapy is essential to understand the associated risks and to define the role of the immune microenvironment in malignant transformation. This study aims to characterize the immune microenvironment of a newly identified secondary tumor post-CAR-T therapy, to clarify its pathogenesis and potential therapeutic targets.
METHODS:
In this study, the bone marrow (BM) samples were collected by aspiration from the primary and secondary tumors before and after CD19 CAR-T treatment. The CD45 + BM cells were enriched with human CD45 microbeads. The CD45 + cells were then sent for 10× genomics single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) to identify cell populations. The Cell Ranger pipeline and CellChat were used for detailed analysis.
RESULTS:
In this study, a rare type of secondary chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) were reported in a patient with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) who had previously received CD19 CAR-T therapy. The scRNA-seq analysis revealed increased inflammatory cytokines, chemokines, and an immunosuppressive state of monocytes/macrophages, which may impair cytotoxic activity in both T and natural killer (NK) cells in secondary CMML before treatment. In contrast, their cytotoxicity was restored in secondary CMML after treatment.
CONCLUSIONS
This finding delineates a previously unrecognized type of secondary tumor, CMML, after CAR-T therapy and provide a framework for defining the immune microenvironment of secondary tumor occurrence after CAR-T therapy. In addition, the results provide a rationale for targeting macrophages to improve treatment strategies for CMML treatment.
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Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse/therapy*
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Tumor Microenvironment/genetics*
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Antigens, CD19/metabolism*
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Leukemia, Myelomonocytic, Chronic/genetics*
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Immunotherapy, Adoptive/adverse effects*
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Single-Cell Analysis/methods*
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Sequence Analysis, RNA/methods*
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Receptors, Chimeric Antigen
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Middle Aged
4.Sulfafurazole dimers potentiate chemo-immunotherapy of low immunogenic breast cancer by preventing the PD-L1 exosomes secretion.
Zheng WANG ; Ronghui YIN ; Lin ZHANG ; Shiyu LI ; Zhanwei ZHOU ; Minjie SUN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(5):2673-2686
The αPD-L1 antibody-based immune checkpoint blockade therapy is still limited by the poor clinical response rate as it is mainly utilized to block surface PD-L1 on tumor cells while ignoring abundant PD-L1 exosomes secreted in the environment, causing tumor immune evasion. Here, we proposed an exosome biogenesis inhibition strategy to suppress tumor exosomes secretion from the source, reducing the inhibitory effect on T cells and enhancing chemo-immunotherapy efficacy. We developed sulfafurazole homodimers (SAS) with disulfide linkages, effectively releasing the drug in response to glutathione (GSH) and inhibiting 4T1 tumor-derived exosomes secretion. Subsequently, gemcitabine (Gem) was encapsulated to induce immunogenic cell death (ICD). Consequently, Gem@SAS inhibited the secretion of tumor exosomes by more than 70%, increased proliferation and granzyme B secretion ability of T cells by more than 2 times, and showed superior efficacy in breast cancer treatment as well as lung metastasis of breast cancer.
5.Effects of MOTOmed intelligent training combined with standing balance training on recovery of lower limb motor function and balance in patients with post-stroke hemiplegia
Jia SUN ; Haiye SHEN ; Shiyu WANG
Journal of Navy Medicine 2025;46(10):1006-1011
Objective To explore the effects of MOTOmed intelligent training combined with standing balance training on the recovery of lower limb motor function and balance in stroke patients with hemiplegia.Methods A total of 124 patients with post-stroke hemiplegia who received rehabilitation care in the Sixth People's Hospital of Nantong from May 2022 to May 2024 were selected as research objects.They were assigned to observation group(62 cases)or control group(62 cases)using a random number table.The control group received MOTOmed intelligent training,and the observation group received MOTOmed intelligent training combined with standing balance training.After 2 months of rehabilitation,the lower limb motor function(Fugl-Meyer assessment lower extremity subscale[FMA-LE]score,time up and go test[TUGT],balance function,postural stability[length and area of center of gravity movement,average trajectory error,completion time],quality of life(stroke specific quality of life[SS-QOL]),and self-care ability(Barthel index[BI])were compared between the two groups.Results After interventions,the FMA-LE scores of the observation group and control group were 19.41±5.72 and 16.08±4.41,respectively;the TUGT result was(40.06±12.35)s and(45.13±10.97)s;the station balance scores were 2.83±0.71 and 2.57±0.63;the walking function balance scores were 2.91±0.43 and 2.75±0.41;the lengths of center of gravity movement were(246.05±45.63)mm and(279.61±42.01)mm;the area of center of gravity movement was(92.75±22.16)mm2 and(102.36±27.84)mm2;the average trajectory error was(21.14±5.06)%and(25.78±5.42)%;the completion time of the tests was(79.24±5.06)s and(82.87±6.73)s;the SS-QOL scores were 138.91±32.05 and 125.65±34.83;BI was 51.24±7.91 and 46.05±6.63.There were significant differences in these indexes between the two groups(all P<0.05).Conclusion MOTOmed intelligent training combined with standing balance training can promote the recovery of lower limb motor function,improve lower limb motor balance,and enhance the quality of life of stroke patients with hemiplegia.
6.The best evidence summary for blood glucose management in patients with end-stage diabetic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis
Hongmei ZHANG ; Ning ZHANG ; Yujiao SUN ; Lili SHEN ; Yi LU ; Shiyu HAN
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(1):43-50
Objective:To retrieve, evaluate and integrate the best evidence of blood glucose management in hemodialysis patients with end-stage diabetic kidney disease, so as to provide a basis for clinical evidence-based nursing practice.Methods:BMJ Best Clinical Practice, Cochrane, OVID, Scopus, UpToDate, CNKI, Wanfang Database, Medical Pulse database, and other guideline networks and professional association websites and databases were searched for blood glucose management in hemodialysis patients with end-stage diabetic kidney disease. The search time limit was from the establishment of the database to May 10, 2023.Results:A total of 14 articles were included, including 1 clinical decision, 5 guidelines, 6 systematic reviews, 1 randomized controlled trial, and 1 expert consensus. The best evidences for blood glucose management in hemodialysis patients were summarized, including 8 aspects of pre-dialysis assessment, pre-dialysis blood glucose management, blood glucose management during dialysis, blood glucose management during dialysis interval, diet and nutrition, exercise management, lifestyle intervention and health education, with 25 pieces of evidence.Conclusions:This study summarizes the best evidence of blood glucose management in hemodialysis patients with end-stage diabetic kidney disease, and provides evidence-based basis for clinical practice for medical staff.
7.Research Progress in Anti-tumor Mechanisms of Prunellae Spica and Its Active Components
Mengqi LI ; Yu SHI ; Shiyu YANG ; Jieyu LI ; Yu HU ; Wenxiu SUN ; Lingjun LI
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2024;41(5):716-726
As a common clinical Chinese medicine, Prunellae Spica has the effects of clearing liver-fire, improving eyesight, resolving massesand detumescence, and has strong anti-tumor effects against thyroid cancer, breast cancer, liver cancer and other cancers. Extracts of Prunellae Spica and its active components can play an anti-tumor role in a variety of ways, including cell apoptosis, inhibiting cell invasion and metastasis, inhibiting cell proliferation, inducing autophagy, anti tumor angiogenesis, reversing tumor multidrug resistance and regulating immune function, by regulating miRNA and Wnt/β-catenin, PI3/AKT, AMPK/mTOR/ULK1, RANKL/RANK/OPG and other signal pathways . In this paper, the anti-tumor mechanism of Prunellae Spica extract was reviewed, in order to provide reference for further research and application.
8.Advances on Chemical Constituents of Volatile Oil from Angelicae Sinensis Radix and Their Pharmacological Effect
Yu SHI ; Mengqi LI ; Shiyu YANG ; Yu HU ; Wenxiu SUN ; Lingjun LI
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2024;41(7):1006-1014
Angelicae Sinensis Radix, drived from a medicinal and edible plant Angelica sinensis, with the reputation of "nine Angelica recipes out of ten". The volatile oils from Angelicae Sinensis Radix was the main medicinal component of Angelicae Sinensis Radix, mainly including benzene phthalides, terpenoids and alkanes, its chemical composition was complex. Such factors as growth environment, concoction process, extraction methods and other factors all can trigger changes in volatile oil constituents and content from Angelicae Sinensis Radix. Angelicae Sinensis Radix essential oil has diverse pharmacological activities such as anti-hypotension, protection of ischemia-reperfusion injury, asthma, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer, etc., implying its high clinical application value. This paper reviewed the literature on the volatile oil of Angelicae Sinensis Radix in the past ten years, the chemical components of Angelicae Sinensis Radix were sorted out and the factors affecting the chemical components were summarized, focusing on its anti-hypotensive, ischemia-reperfusion injury protection, asthma and other active effects, in order to provide reference for the further development and utilization of the volatile oil of Angelicae Sinensis Radix.
9.Prenatal diagnosis of fetal microdeletion and microduplication syndromes among pregnant women with advanced maternal ages
Fang DUAN ; Qichang WU ; Yasong XU ; Shiyu SUN ; Yizhen JI ; Li SUN
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2024;41(4):486-493
Objective:To assess the value of combined chromosomal karyotyping and chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) and/or copy number variation sequencing (CNV-seq) for the prenatal diagnosis for women with advanced maternal ages, and to explore the challenges of prenatal genetic counseling brought by the types of fetal CNVs and uncertainty of related phenotypes.Methods:A retrospective analysis was carried out on 1 841 women with advanced maternal age who underwent interventional prenatal diagnosis at the Prenatal Diagnosis Center of Xiamen University Affiliated Women and Children′s Hospital from January 2017 to December 2020. Routine chromosomal karyotyping analysis and CMA/CNV-seq detection were carried out.Results:CMA/CNV-seq had detected pathogenic variants in 2 cases which had failed karyotyping analysis. Two hundred and twenty one fetal chromosomal abnormalities were detected by karyotyping analysis, among which 187 were detected by CMA/CNV-seq. CMA/CNV-seq analysis of 23 cases with balanced chromosome structural aberrations and 10 cases with low proportion mosaicisms (including a marker chromosome) had yielded a negative result. In addition, 26 cases (26/1 841, 1.4%) with pathogenic CNVs were discovered among those with a normal karyotype, of which 13 (50.0%) were recurrent CNVs associated with neurocognitive impairment, with 22q11.21 microdeletions and microduplications being the most common types (26.92%).Conclusion:The combination of karyotyping analysis and CMA/CNV-seq not only increased the rate of prenatal diagnosis, but also complemented with each other, which has facilitated genetic counseling and formulation of prenatal diagnosis strategy for the affected families.
10.Analysis of Vertebrobasilar Artery Segments in Posterior Circulation Cerebral Infarction Based on Computed Tomography Angiography
Shiyu ZHANG ; Rujing SUN ; Xu CHENG ; Penggang QIAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2024;32(9):878-883
Purpose T o analyze the characteristics of different segments of vertebral-basilar artery lesions in posterior circulation cerebral infarction(PCCI)based on CT angiography,and to study its risk factors to improve the early recognition rate.Materials and Methods A total of 199 patients with acute cerebral infarction in Beijing Friendship Hospital,Capital Medical University from January 2022 to March 2023 were enrolled,retrospectively.98 with PCCI,and 101 with anterior circulation cerebral infarction.The groups were compared for differences in vertebral artery dominance,stenosis incidence and stenosis degree in the various vertebrobasilar artery segments.A binary Logistic regression analysis was applied to identify the risk factors for PCCI.Results The rate of vertebral artery dominance(63.3%vs.48.5%)and the incidence of basilar artery stenosis(33.7%vs.20.8%)were significantly higher in the PCCI group than in the anterior circulation cerebral infarction group(x2=4.387,4.174,both P<0.05).The groups differed significantly in the degree in the vertebral artery segments V1(Z=2.029,P=0.042)and V4(Z=3.315,P=0.001)and in the basilar artery(Z=2.254,P=0.024),with a higher percentage of severe stenosis in the PCCI group.Vertebral artery dominance(OR=4.285,95%CI 1.530-12.003)and right vertebral artery V4 segment moderate to severe stenosis/occlusion(OR=5.883,95%CI 1.458-21.022;OR=5.537,95%CI 1.623-21.329)were independent risk factors for PCCI.Conclusion PCCI is related to morphological changes of the vertebrobasilar artery,right vertebral artery dominance and moderate to severe stenosis/occlusion of V4 segment of right vertebral artery have a higher risk of PCCI.


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