1.Neuroprotective effect and mechanism of eleutheroside B on Parkinson’s disease model mice by regulating the IKKβ/NF-κB signaling pathway
Xiaoli WANG ; Hua RONG ; Siwen PAN ; Chunlei YU ; Tianjiao XU ; Yu SUN ; Huan CONG ; Yu PANG ; Gang CHEN ; Xiaoming LI
China Pharmacy 2026;37(8):998-1002
OBJECTIVE To investigate the neuroprotective effect and mechanism of eleutheroside B (ELB) on Parkinson’s disease (PD) model mice by regulating the IκB kinase β (IKKβ)/nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling pathway. METHODS Fifty mice were randomly divided into normal control group, model group, positive control group (selegiline hydrochloride, 10 mg/kg), and ELB low-dose and high-dose groups (80, 160 mg/kg), with 10 mice in each group. Each group was given relevant medicine or normal saline intragastrically for 14 consecutive days. Starting from the 10th day of administration, the model group and all administration groups were intraperitoneally injected with 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP) 30 mg/kg, for five consecutive days to establish the chronic PD model. After the last administration for 24 h, six mice were randomly selected from each group to test their behavioral abilities; detect the levels of interleukin-1β (IL-1β), IL-10, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in brain tissue and their mRNA expressions were measured, and positive expression of tyrosine hydroxylase (TH), protein expressions of TH, α -synuclein ( α -syn), ionized calcium-binding adaptor molecule 1 (Iba-1), as well as phosphorylation levels of IKKβ and NF-κB p65 proteins in the brain tissue were detected. The ultrastructure of neurons in substantia nigra was observed. RESULTS Compared with the model group, rotarod endurance time and climbing score of each administration group (except for the ELB low-dose group) were increased significantly ( P <0.05), while the levels and mRNA expressions of IL-1β, TNF-α, α -syn, and Iba-1, as well as phosphorylation levels of IKKβ and NF-κB p65 proteins in brain tissue were decreased significantly (except for TNF-α in the ELB low-dose group). Conversely, the level and mRNA expression of IL-10 (except for the ELB low-dose group), TH positive expression and protein expressions were significantly increased ( P <0.05). Typical neurodegenerative pathological changes, such as neuronal karyopyknosis, mitochondrial swelling and vacuolization, and endoplasmic reticulum dilation, all showed varying degrees of improvement. CONCLUSIONS ELB may exert neuroprotective effects by inhibiting the activation of the IKKβ/NF-κB signaling pathway, alleviating inflammatory responses, reducing abnormal α -syn aggregation and neuronal loss, and further improving motor dysfunction in PD mice.
3.Gas signaling molecules activate cGAS-STING signaling pathway in tumor immunotherapy
Siwen WANG ; Weiwei LIN ; Yuanyuan CHENG ; Shaobo DUAN ; Yan ZHANG ; Youmei PENG ; Zhuangli ZHANG ; Jinglu SHI ; Na LI ; Longjun MA
Immunological Journal 2025;41(2):110-116
Cancer is one of the major diseases of high morbidity and mortality worldwide,and its therapeutic approaches are facing great challenges.Immunotherapy,especially the activation of innate immunity represented by the cGAS-STING signaling pathway,is the current research hotspot in tumor immunotherapy.Activation of innate immune response by gas therapy is the latest development in tumor therapeutic approaches,especially the use of gas signaling molecules(NOx CO,H2S and SO2)to activate the cGAS-STING signaling pathway to induce intrinsic immunity of the organism,which leads to anti-tumor immunotherapy.Although intrinsic immunity activated by gas signaling molecules plays an important role in tumor immunotherapy,few reviews have been reported on its association with the cGAS-STING signaling mechanism.In this paper,we will comprehensively describe how gas signaling molecules damage the mitochondrial matrix and DNA damage through oxidative/nitrosative stress,thereby activating the cGAS-STING signaling pathway and triggering the innate immune cascade,aiming to summarize the process of activation of anti-tumor immune effects by gas signaling molecules,and to provide more references for the gas therapies in the future anti-tumor immunity research.
4.Research Progress on Signaling Pathways Related to Chondrocyte Apoptosis in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis with Traditional Chinese Medicine Monomers
Weiren WANG ; Siwen KANG ; Wei WEI ; Guangzhi ZHOU ; Dongxu TAI
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(11):3183-3195
Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative joint disorder that adversely affects the quality of life of patients.Its pathological characteristics mainly involve the degeneration,destruction,and functional loss of articular cartilage.As one of the most crucial structures in the joint,articular cartilage is an avascular tissue composed of extracellular matrix synthesized by sparsely distributed chondrocytes.Chondrocyte apoptosis is one of the programmed cell death modalities of chondrocytes.During the normal physiological process,the proliferation and apoptosis of chondrocytes maintain a dynamic equilibrium,jointly safeguarding the homeostasis of articular cartilage.However,in the osteoarthritis process,the stimulation of related cytokines after tissue damage induces an imbalance between chondrocyte proliferation and apoptosis,resulting in excessive chondrocyte apoptosis,and subsequently leading to the degradation and degeneration of cartilage.Clinically,traditional Chinese medicine and its related therapeutic approaches remain one of the principal means for treating osteoarthritis in China.The traditional Chinese medicine,which are bioactive compounds extracted from traditional herbal medicines,has gradually gained recognition thanks to their convenient to take and remarkable therapeutic effect.Therefore,this review takes the signaling pathways involved in the inhibition of chondrocyte apoptosis by traditional Chinese medicine as the entry point,systematically retrieves and screens and summarizes relevant studies at home and abroad in the past five years,and analyzes the mechanism of action of related signaling pathways in the treatment of chondrocyte apoptosis in osteoarthritis by traditional Chinese Medicine,providing new options for the pharmacological treatment of osteoarthritis.
5.Quality Research and Evaluation of Ketoconazole Lotion Based on National Drug Sampling and Testing
Yanbin XUN ; Kai DUO ; Changying XIN ; Xiaoxu HAN ; Xia ZHAO ; Siwen WANG ; Chunyu WANG ; Yu XIAO ; Longshan ZHAO ; Changyu WANG ; Xinying YU
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(10):1595-1600
Objective To evaluate the quality of ketoconazole lotion produced by different domestic companies.Methods Legal standards and exploratory research were used to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of 45 batches(40 batch numbers)of ketoconazole lotion for national drug sampling inspection in 2024,including related substances,antioxidant content,packaging oxygen permeability,in vitro permeation test,and viscosity,antibacterial efficacy,irritation,microstructure,etc.Results The legal standard inspection pass rate was 100.0%.Correlation analysis found that the main factors affecting the quality of this product are prescription technology and packaging.Conclusion It is recommended that manufacturers optimize the prescription process as soon as possible,and pay attention to choose suitable packaging materials,effectively improve the quality of ketoconazole lotion.
6.Zishen Tiaogan Prescription Treats Diminished Ovarian Reserve in Rats via Keap1/Nrf2/HO-1 Signaling Pathway
Zhongtong LI ; Yaping ZHANG ; Chen YOU ; Qingqing LI ; Yingjie WANG ; Siwen OU ; Taomei XUE ; Chuqi ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(7):72-80
ObjectiveTo observe the effect of Zishen Tiaogan prescription on the oxidative stress injury in the rat model of diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) and explore the role of the Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1)/nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)/heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) signaling pathway. MethodsForty-eight female SD rats were randomly assigned into a normal group (n=12) and a modeling group (n=36). The rats in the modeling group received subcutaneous injection of galactose (350 mg·kg-1) combined with immobilization stress daily. After 28 days of modeling, 6 rats in the normal group and 6 rats in the modeling group were sacrificed to examine the modeling results. The successfully modeled rats were assigned into model, estradiol valerate (0.09 mg·kg-1), and low-, medium-, and high-dose (6.39, 12.78, 25.56 g·kg-1, respectively) Zishen Tiaogan prescription groups. The intervention lasted for 4 weeks with 6 animals per group. Hematoxylin-eosin staining was used to observe the estrous cycle and the pathological changes in the ovarian tissue. The ovarian index was calculated. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was employed to measure the serum levels of sex hormones and oxidative stress-related indexes. Western blot and real-time PCR were employed to determine the protein and mRNA levels, respectively, of Nrf2, Keap1 and HO-1 in the ovarian tissue. The positive expression of superoxide dismutase 2 (SOD2) in the ovarian tissue was detected by immunohistochemistry (IHC). ResultsCompared with the normal group, the model group showed reduced follicles in the ovary, loose arrangement of the follicle granule layer, declined levels of anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) and estradiol (E2) in the serum, elevated levels of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) (P<0.01), lowered levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione (GSH) (P<0.01), and increased accumulation of malondialdehyde (MDA) (P<0.01). In addition, the modeling led to up-regulated protein and mRNA levels of Keap1 (P<0.01), the expression of Nrf2 and HO-1 protein was significantly decreased (P<0.01), the mRNA expression of Nrf2 was significantly decreased (P<0.05), the mRNA expression of HO-1 was significantly decreased (P<0.01), in the ovarian tissue. Compared with model group, the estradiol valerate and low-, medium-, and high-dose Zishen Tiaogan prescription groups showed increases in the ovarian index (P<0.01) and serum E2 and AMH levels (P<0.01), declined levels of FSH and LH (P<0.01), increased follicles in the ovary, elevated levels of SOD, CAT, and GSH, and reduced accumulation of MDA (P<0.05, P<0.01). Furthermore, these groups showcased down-regulated protein and mRNA levels of Keap1 (P<0.01), the expression of Nrf2 protein was significantly increased (P<0.01), the expression level of HO-1 protein was increased (P<0.05,P<0.01), and increased positive expression of SOD2 (P<0.01). ConclusionZishen Tiaogan prescription can regulate the serum levels of hormones, down-regulate the expression of Keap1, up-regulate the expression of Nrf2, HO-1, and SOD2, enhance the antioxidant capacity, and reduce the peroxidation damage in the ovarian tissue to improve the ovarian reserve function in the rat model of DOR. High-dose Zishen Tiaogan prescription demonstrated the best effect and the mechanism is associated with the regulation of the Keap1/Nrf2/HO-1 pathway.
7.Zishen Tiaogan Prescription Treats Diminished Ovarian Reserve in Rats via Keap1/Nrf2/HO-1 Signaling Pathway
Zhongtong LI ; Yaping ZHANG ; Chen YOU ; Qingqing LI ; Yingjie WANG ; Siwen OU ; Taomei XUE ; Chuqi ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(7):72-80
ObjectiveTo observe the effect of Zishen Tiaogan prescription on the oxidative stress injury in the rat model of diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) and explore the role of the Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1)/nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)/heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) signaling pathway. MethodsForty-eight female SD rats were randomly assigned into a normal group (n=12) and a modeling group (n=36). The rats in the modeling group received subcutaneous injection of galactose (350 mg·kg-1) combined with immobilization stress daily. After 28 days of modeling, 6 rats in the normal group and 6 rats in the modeling group were sacrificed to examine the modeling results. The successfully modeled rats were assigned into model, estradiol valerate (0.09 mg·kg-1), and low-, medium-, and high-dose (6.39, 12.78, 25.56 g·kg-1, respectively) Zishen Tiaogan prescription groups. The intervention lasted for 4 weeks with 6 animals per group. Hematoxylin-eosin staining was used to observe the estrous cycle and the pathological changes in the ovarian tissue. The ovarian index was calculated. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was employed to measure the serum levels of sex hormones and oxidative stress-related indexes. Western blot and real-time PCR were employed to determine the protein and mRNA levels, respectively, of Nrf2, Keap1 and HO-1 in the ovarian tissue. The positive expression of superoxide dismutase 2 (SOD2) in the ovarian tissue was detected by immunohistochemistry (IHC). ResultsCompared with the normal group, the model group showed reduced follicles in the ovary, loose arrangement of the follicle granule layer, declined levels of anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) and estradiol (E2) in the serum, elevated levels of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) (P<0.01), lowered levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione (GSH) (P<0.01), and increased accumulation of malondialdehyde (MDA) (P<0.01). In addition, the modeling led to up-regulated protein and mRNA levels of Keap1 (P<0.01), the expression of Nrf2 and HO-1 protein was significantly decreased (P<0.01), the mRNA expression of Nrf2 was significantly decreased (P<0.05), the mRNA expression of HO-1 was significantly decreased (P<0.01), in the ovarian tissue. Compared with model group, the estradiol valerate and low-, medium-, and high-dose Zishen Tiaogan prescription groups showed increases in the ovarian index (P<0.01) and serum E2 and AMH levels (P<0.01), declined levels of FSH and LH (P<0.01), increased follicles in the ovary, elevated levels of SOD, CAT, and GSH, and reduced accumulation of MDA (P<0.05, P<0.01). Furthermore, these groups showcased down-regulated protein and mRNA levels of Keap1 (P<0.01), the expression of Nrf2 protein was significantly increased (P<0.01), the expression level of HO-1 protein was increased (P<0.05,P<0.01), and increased positive expression of SOD2 (P<0.01). ConclusionZishen Tiaogan prescription can regulate the serum levels of hormones, down-regulate the expression of Keap1, up-regulate the expression of Nrf2, HO-1, and SOD2, enhance the antioxidant capacity, and reduce the peroxidation damage in the ovarian tissue to improve the ovarian reserve function in the rat model of DOR. High-dose Zishen Tiaogan prescription demonstrated the best effect and the mechanism is associated with the regulation of the Keap1/Nrf2/HO-1 pathway.
8.Bioinformatics identification and validation of aging key genes in hormonal osteonecrosis of the femoral head
Boyuan QIU ; Fei LIU ; Siwen TONG ; Zhixue OU ; Weiwei WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(26):5608-5620
BACKGROUND:Hormonal osteonecrosis of the femoral head is strongly associated with aging,but the regulatory targets and mechanisms are still unclear.Through bioinformatics combined with machine learning analysis and experimental verification,the key genes of hormonal osteonecrosis of the femoral head mediated by cell senescence will be identified,which will provide new ideas for the prevention and treatment of hormonal osteonecrosis of the femoral head.OBJECTIVE:To screen and validate the senescence core genes of hormonal osteonecrosis of the femoral head using bioinformatics analysis to explore its mechanism of action.METHODS:The GSE123568 dataset was obtained from the GPL15207 platform of the GEO database,which contained the gene expression profiles of peripheral serum samples of 30 hormonal osteonecrosis of the femoral head patients and 10 healthy controls.Data on 279 cellular senescence-related genes were obtained from the CellAge database.Differential analysis and weighted correlation network analysis(WGCNA)were performed on hormonal osteonecrosis of the femoral head gene profiles,and both were intersected with senescence-related genes and then concatenated to obtain hormonal osteonecrosis of the femoral head senescence potential genes,and GO and KEGG analyses were performed.The machine learning method screened out the pivotal genes,constructed nomogram model,and performed consensus clustering and immune infiltration analysis.Finally,clinical femoral samples were collected for validation by qPCR and western blot assay.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)41 potential genes were obtained,which were mainly enriched in biological processes such as aging and oxidative stress response,as well as FoxO and tumor necrosis factor signaling pathways.(2)The pivotal genes catalase,connective tissue growth factor,forkhead box protein O3,insulin receptor substrate 2,and mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 11 were obtained after machine learning identification,and the predictive ability of nomogram model was good.(3)The patients were classified into three groups,namely a,b and c,by the consensus clustering analysis.Catalase,forkhead box protein O3,insulin receptor substrate 2,and mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 11 were differentially expressed among the three molecular subtypes(P<0.05).Results of immune infiltration showed that the abundance of immune cells,such as activated CD4+T cells,activated CD8+T cells,and eosinophils,differed among the three molecular subclasses(P<0.05).(4)The results of qPCR and western blot assay showed that the expression of catalase,connective tissue growth factor,forkhead box protein O3,and mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 11 was lower in hormonal osteonecrosis of the femoral head group compared to the control group(P<0.05),and the expression of insulin receptor substrate 2 was elevated(P<0.05).(5)It is concluded that through in-depth analysis combined with bioinformatics and machine learning,and further experimental verification,five hormonal osteonecrosis of the femoral head age-related hub genes were finally identified.These genes are catalase,connective tissue growth factor,forkhead box o3,insulin receptor substrate 2,and serine/threonine kinase 11.These genes may provide potential molecular targets for the prevention and treatment of hormonal osteonecrosis of the femoral head in the future by regulating the cellular aging process.
9.Experimental study of 89Zr-labeled anti-human PDPN monoclonal antibody SZ168 for immunoPET imaging of melanoma
Yu LIU ; Xiaohui SUN ; Siwen LIU ; Jiang WU ; Yue LANG ; Jinchang WU ; Yuechao YU ; Yiming ZHAO ; Feng WANG
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2025;45(8):470-474
Objective:To prepare 89Zr-labeled anti-human podoplanin (PDPN) monoclonal antibody SZ168 and evaluate its feasibility for melanoma immunoPET imaging. Methods:89Zr-desferrioxamine (DFO)-SZ168 was prepared by conjugating p-isothiocyanatobenzyl (SCN-Bn)-DFO with SZ168 and chelating with 89Zr. Quality control analyses were conducted, including labeling rate, radiochemical purity, and in vitro stability. Melanoma mouse models were created, with experimental group ( n=3) and control group ( n=3) receiving tail vein injections of 89Zr-DFO-SZ168 and 89Zr-DFO-immunoglobulin (Ig)G solutions (3.7MBq) respectively. The experimental group underwent microPET/CT imaging at 12, 24, 48 and 72h post-injection, while the control group underwent imaging at 48h post-injection. Tumor and organ radioactivity uptake was analyzed using the ROI method. Mice were sacrificed at 7d post-injection to assess the ex vivo biodistribution of 89Zr-DFO-SZ168 and 89Zr-DFO-IgG. Independent-sample t test was used to analyze the data. Results:The pH value of the 89Zr-DFO-SZ168 solution was approximately 7.0, with a labeling rate >60%, radiochemical purity >95% after PD10 column purification, and good stability after 72h in vitro. Series microPET/CT imagings showed significant tumor visualization in tumor-bearing mice. Radioactivity uptake in tumors peaked at 48h post-injection, while the tumor was not clearly detected by 89Zr-DFO-IgG microPET/CT imaging. Ex vivo biodistribution indicated that 89Zr-DFO-SZ168 mainly accumulated in tumors, liver, and bones, with tumor uptake significantly higher than that of 89Zr-DFO-IgG ((29.36±7.29) percentage activity of injection dose per gram of tissue (%ID/g) vs (8.78±1.63) %ID/g; t=4.77, P=0.009). Immunohistochemistry of tumor specimens showed high expression of PDPN in tumor tissues. Conclusions:The probe 89Zr-DFO-SZ168 is successfully prepared, showing potential for specific molecular imaging diagnosis of melanoma. This lays a basis for developing PDPN molecular target-based immuno-PET diagnosis and integrated diagnosis and treatment for melanoma.
10.Analysis of Background,Necessity and Key Measures of Data Asset Management in Chinese Hospitals
Xue ZHOU ; Siwen WANG ; Xuemei LI ; Qinglin LI ; Jianing WANG ; Huiyan MAO ; Yexuan ZHOU ; Tao SUN ; Jian GONG
Chinese Hospital Management 2025;45(10):39-44
By establishing a complete data organizational structure,technical architecture,quality control framework,and concept framework,hospitals can effectively regulate data management,data security,and quality monitoring,achieving full-cycle monitoring of data management.Breaking down the resource barriers of data systems,improving the efficiency of data usage and circulation,and promoting the increase in data value.It drives the hospital's scientific research innovation,medical insurance cost control,data value monetization,and the improvement of high-quality capabilities.Through the establishment of a sustainable digital culture and operational philosophy,it integrates data with hospital assets,continuously enhancing the value realization of hospital data in operations,management,diagnosis and treatment,and scientific research.

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