1.Exploration on the mechanism of Coicis Semen for the treatment of Non-small lung cancer based on Network pharmacology and cell experiment
Yumeng ZHOU ; Wentao LIU ; Sheng CHEN ; Sicong JIANG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;47(6):813-821
Objective:To explore the mechanism of Coicis Semen in treating non -small cell lung cancer combined with network pharmacology and in vitro cell experiment.Methods:The components and potential targets of Coicis Semen were obtained from TCMSP, and NSCLC related targets were collected from Genecards and Drugbank. They were intersected to get common targets. An intersection target PPI network was constructed using STRING database. GO function and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis were performed using DAVID database. A "disease-drug component-target" network was constructed using Cytoscape 3.8.0. The CCK-8 method was used to screen the concentration of Coicis Semen, and the cells were randomly divided into control group, Coicis Semen low-concentration group (0.125 mg/ml), Coicis Semen high-concentration group (0.25 mg/ml), Coicis Semen low concentration+FoxO1 inhibitor group, and FoxO1 inhibitor group (50 μmol/L) using a random number table. Cell proliferation ability was determined using CCK-8 method, and cell migration and invasion ability were detected using cell scratch assay and Transwell cell invasion assay. Western blot was used to detect the expression of FoxO1, cofilin-1, and p-cofilin-1 proteins.Results:A total of 9 active components and 246 targets were screened from Coicis Semen, 1 074 targets related to non-small cell lung cancer, and 11 intersecting targets were identified. The key targets of Coicis Semen in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer were MAPK1, MAPK8, MAPK14, CDK2, INSR, AR, FGFR2, PGR, DHFR, and PLAU; GO functional enrichment analysis showed that Coicis Semen had an impact on the cellular, molecular, and biological functions of A549 cells; KEGG pathway enrichment analysis showed that the pathways of Coicis Semen in treating non-small cell lung cancer mainly focus on FoxO pathway, MAPK pathway, prostate cancer pathway, Ras pathway, etc. Compared with the control group, the proliferation rate, migration rate, and invasion number of A549 cells in the low and high concentration groups of Coicis Semen decreased ( P<0.05), p-cofilin-1 expression decreased ( P<0.05), and FoxO1 expression increased ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Coicis Semen can treat non-small cell lung cancer by regulating MAPK1, MAPK8, and MAPK14 targets, and acting on pathways such as the FoxO and MAPK pathways.
2.Construction and validation of predictive model for gastric precancerous lesions based on urea breath test,serum pepsinogen and gastrin-17
Juan HONG ; Xin JIANG ; Sicong HOU ; Yanbing DING ; Xuefeng GAO
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2025;29(13):1-6,12
Objective To construct and validate a predictive model for gastric precancerous le-sions based on urea breath test,serum pepsinogen(PG)and gastrin-17(G-17).Methods Partici-pants who underwent endoscopic screening for upper gastrointestinal tumors were retrospectively en-rolled as study subjects.Using random function,all participants were divided into training cohort of 2,788 cases(comprising 1,290 cases in precancerous lesion group and 1,498 cases in control group)and validation cohort of 1,194 cases(comprising 581 cases in precancerous lesion group and 613 cases in control group)at a ratio of 7 to 3.A simple model was established based on urea breath test,PG and G-17.Clinical data between the precancerous lesion group and the control group in the training cohort were compared.A predictive model for gastric precancerous lesions was constructed u-sing multifactorial Logistic regression analysis,and a scoring model for gastric precancerous lesions(the complete model)was developed based on this predictive model.The complete model,the simple model,the new ABC method,and the Li's score were all included in the validation cohort to compare the predictive performance of the four models.Results Multifactorial Logistic regression analysis indicated that male,smoking,positive Helicobacter pylori(Hp)infection,PG Ⅱ ≥10.19 μg/L,the ratio of PG Ⅰ to PG Ⅱ(PGR)≤11.87,and G-17 ≥3.82 pmol/L were independent risk factors for gastric precancerous lesions(P<0.05).A predictive model for gastric precancerous lesions was constructed based on these risk factors,and the complete model was established based on the predic-tive model.The total score ranged from 0 to 12(with 6 to 12 indicating a high-risk population for gastric precancerous lesions and 0 to 5 indicating a low-risk population).When the complete model,the simple model,the new ABC method,and the Li's score were included in the validation cohort for comparison,the predictive values of the complete model and the simple model were similar.Both models demonstrated higher sensitivity,specificity,positive predictive value,negative predictive value,and accuracy compared to the new ABC method and the Li's score.Furthermore,the diag-nostic value of the simple model in the high-sensitivity region was slightly superior to that of the com-plete model.Conclusion The simple model constructed based on the urea breath test,PG and G-17 exhibits favorable predictive efficacy,calibration,and clinical utility,and is of positive signifi-cance for the early identification of patients with gastric precancerous lesions.
3.Structure-activity Omics on Anti-inflammatory and Analgesic Effect of Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma in Qizhiweitong Granules
Ying MENG ; Ying ZHENG ; Xinpeng QIN ; Sicong LIU ; Tianjiao LI ; Yongrui BAO ; Shuai WANG ; Liang WANG ; Honghong JIANG ; Xiansheng MENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(21):161-168
ObjectiveTo reveal the pharmacodynamic substances for the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma by structure-activity omics. MethodOn the basis of the previous study about the screening of active components in vitro, this study explored the effects of flavonoids in Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma in vivo. The flavonoids in Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma and their direct targets for the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects were obtained from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform (TCMSP), PharmMapper, Swiss TargetPrediction, DisGeNET, and Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM). STRING and Cytoscape 3.7.2 were employed to establish the protein-protein interaction (PPI) network of key targets. Molecular docking was performed to simulate the binding of five targets with high degrees to flavonoids in Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, on the basis of which the key core targets were selected. The targets were used as a bridge to correlate the structures and effects of one or more classes of chemical components in Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma. According to the binding affinity between flavonoids with different structures in Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma and targets, the relationships between compound structures and core targets were discussed. ResultThe flavonoids in Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma reduced the content of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) in the rat model of pain induced by formalin, demonstrating definite anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. Sixty active compounds (flavonoids) with anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma were obtained. With the total score as the standard, prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2 (PTGS2) and mitogen-activated protein kinase 3 (MAPK3) were selected as the key core targets of Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma for the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. Except that flavones showed selectivity of binding to MAPK3, the other flavonoids of Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma showed strong binding to PTGS2 and MAPK3, and the structures containing glycoside fragments showed stronger binding affinity to the targets. The introduction of chain olefins in the ring of chalcones facilitated the binding to the targets. The isopentenyl fragment in flavonols may cause the difference in binding affinity. The parallel combination of a ring into pyran ring in flavanes was not conducive to the binding to the target. The electric charge, liposolubility, and steric hindrance of the substituent group on the B ring of isoflavones directly affected the binding affinity. ConclusionThis study adopts structure-activity omics to analyze the material basis for the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma. Structure-activity omics provides new ideas and methods for predicting the pharmacodynamic substances of traditional Chinese medicine.
4.Analysis of the efficacy of adjustable pericardial soft annulus plasty in the treatment of functional tricuspid regurgitation secondary to rheumatic heart disease
Sicong LI ; Xiaomao LONG ; Wei JIANG ; Kequan WEI ; Ze ZHANG ; Hui CHEN ; Songtao LIU ; Xiaohui GUAN
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2024;40(2):65-71
Objective:To compare the surgical efficacy of pericardial soft ring tricuspid valvuloplasty with DeVega and artificial valvuloplasty.Methods:227 patients undergoing tricuspid valvuloplasty due to rheumatic heart disease complicated with functional tricuspid valve insufficiency were retrospectively analyzed and divided into 3 groups according to tricuspid valvuloplasty dynamic cohort(pericardial ring group, 89 cases; the artificial flap ring group, 61 cases, and the DeVega group, 77 cases) were matched 1∶1 for propensity score(match A: pericardial ring group and artificial flap ring group; match B: pericardial ring group and DeVega group), the successful matching was included in follow-up and data collection, and cases with incomplete case data during follow-up were removed from the study cohort in pairs according to matching conditions. The results of follow-up 1 month, 6 months and 24 months after surgery were compared.Results:1 month after operation: the tricuspid valve regurgitant in all groups was significantly reduced or even disappeared compared with that before operation, and the right atrium and right ventricle were also smaller than that before operation, with statistical significance( P<0.05). 6 months after surgery: There was no statistical significance in the area of tricuspid regurgitation and right atrial/indoor diameter between all groups compared with the results one month after surgery( P>0.05), and there was no statistical significance in the recurrence rate of tricuspid regurgitation between all groups( P>0.05). 24 months after surgery: There were no significant differences in the recurrence rate of tricuspid regurgitation, area of tricuspid regurgitation and right atrial/indoor diameter between the two groups in matching A( P>0.05). There was no statistical significance in the right atrial/indoor diameter between the matched pericardial ring group and the Devega group, but the tricuspid valve regurgentation area of the Devega group at 24 months after surgery was higher than that of the Devega group at 1 month after surgery, and the difference was statistically significant( P<0.05). The regurgitation area and recurrence rate of tricuspid valve were significantly higher than those of pericardium-TVP group( P<0.05). Conclusion:Pericardial soft ring tricuspid valvuloplasty can effectively correct functional tricuspid valvuloplasty and reverse right heart remodeling, which is an effective tricuspid valvuloplasty.
5.Applied occasion of indomethacin on preventing post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis
Yunxiao LYU ; Yunxiao CHENG ; Jiang HE ; Bin WANG ; Liang CHEN ; Sicong ZHAO ; Yali DU ; Yundan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2018;35(10):713-717
Objective To investigate the optimal timing of indomethacin administration on prevention of post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography ( ERCP ) pancreatitis. Methods The patients were randomly divided into the preoperative group and the postoperative group, and given 100 mg indomethacin in rectum within 30 min before and after ERCP, respectively. The serum levels of amylase and lipase were measured preoperatively and 4 h, 24 h postoperatively. The incidences of postoperative complications such as acute pancreatitis, hyperamylasemia, gastrointestinal bleeding, and perforation were assessed. Results A total of 340 patients were enrolled in this study from June 2014 to June 2017. The preoperative group consisted of 163 patients, including 11 cases ( 6. 75%) with post-ERCP pancreatitis ( PEP ) and 32 cases ( 19. 63%) with hyperamylasemia. Meanwhile, 177 patients constituted the postoperative group, with 25 cases ( 14. 12%) with PEP and 55 cases ( 31. 07%) with hyperamylasemia. The incidences of PEP and hyperamylasemia were significantly lower in the preoperative group than that in the postoperative group ( P = 0. 027 and P = 0. 016, respectively ) . Conclusion Preoperative use of indomethacin can better reduce the incidence of PEP than postoperative administration, without incidence increase of other complications.
6.Meta analysis of soft tissue profile repair in patients treated with and without premolar extraction
Zeping LIU ; Tingting CHEN ; Guifeng LI ; Sicong JIANG ; Shujuan ZOU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2010;14(2):237-239
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the impact of extraction and nonextraction in soft tissue profile repair. METHODS: Databases of CNKI, Wanfang, VIP Chinese Periodical Database, CBM, Medline (ovid) and Science direct had been searched for studies of soft tissue profile after orthodontic treatment with and without extractions published in recent decade, with orthodontics, corrective, tooth extraction, soft tissue profile as key words. Hand searching was also done to obtain any further information about the studies. Meta analysis was used to comprehensively quantitatively analyze the upper (lower) lip with esthetic plane and soft tissue plane before and after extraction and nonextraction treatment. According to homogeneity test, fixed effect model and random effect model were adopted to calculate weighted mean difference (WMD) and 95% confidence interval (95% Cl).Revman 5.0 was used for data management. RESULTS: Five studies with 356 patients were included. Homogeneity test showed that lower lip-esthetic line and lower lip-soft tissue line Ⅰ~2 < 50%, without heterogeneity, so fixed effect model was adopted. Upper lip-esthetic line and upper lip-soft tissue line were more than 50%, indicating heterogeneity, so random effect model was adopted. Result of meta-analysis showed that, the WMD value and 95% Cl of lower lip-esthetic line, lower lip-soft tissue line, and upper lip-soft tissue line has statistically significance. CONCLUSION: The extraction treatment significantly decreased the distance of lower lip-esthetic line, lower lip-soft tissue line, and upper lip-soft tissue line.

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