1.Synthesis and anti-breast cancer activity of novel cyclic mono-carbonyl curcumin analogues
Xianhu FENG ; Yongjie CHEN ; Lin CHEN ; Yi HOU ; Wanjun CAO ; Qiang SU
China Pharmacy 2025;36(5):563-567
OBJECTIVE To design and synthesize mono-carbonyl curcumin analogues(MCACs) and investigate the activities of them against breast cancer. METHODS The analogues F1, F2, and F3 were obtained by aldol condensation reaction, and their antitumor activities(including the activities of human breast cancer cell MCF-7 and human lung cancer cell A549) were detected by MTT assay [evaluated with half inhibitory concentration(IC50)]. The results of MTT assay were compared with those of curcumin. Bioinformatics methods were used to collect the core targets of analogues F1, F2 and F3 acting on breast cancer, and then molecular docking verification was carried out. The cell experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of high, medium and low concentrations (16, 8, 4 μmol/L) of F1, F2 and F3 on the expression of the first core target protein as well as the effects of medium concentration of F1, F2 and F3 on the expression of cleaved-caspase-3. RESULTS Compared with curcumin, IC50 of analogues F1, F2 and F3 to A549 and MCF-7 cells(except for IC50 of analogue F2 to A549 cells) were decreased significantly(P< 0.05 or P<0.01); among them, IC50 of analogue F2 to MCF-7 cell was the lowest, being(9.67±1.27) μmol/L. Bioinformatics analysis showed that index of affinity of analogues F1, F2 and F3 with the first core target epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), protein kinase B (AKT) and AKT were 5.909 2, 8.402 5 and 6.486 6, respectively; high concentration of F1 could significantly reduce the phosphorylation level of EGFR protein in MCF-7 cells(P<0.01), while low, medium, and high concentrations of F2 and high concentration of F3 could significantly reduce the phosphorylation level of AKT protein in MCF-7 cells(P<0.05 or P<0.01). Medium concentration of F1, F2, and F3 could significantly increase the expression level of cleaved- caspase-3 protein in MCF-7 cells(P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS Designed and synthesized MCACs F1, F2 and F3 all have good anti- breast cancer activity, and F2 has better anti-breast cancer activity.
2.Mortality from cerebrovascular diseases in China: Exploration of recent and future trends
Bin LV ; Ge SONG ; Feng JING ; Mingyu LI ; Hua ZHOU ; Wanjun LI ; Jiacai LIN ; Shengyuan YU ; Jun WANG ; Xiangyu CAO ; Chenglin TIAN
Chinese Medical Journal 2024;137(5):588-595
Background::Cerebrovascular disease (CVD) ranks among the foremost factors responsible for mortality on a global scale. The mortality patterns of CVDs and temporal trends in China need to be well-illustrated and updated.Methods::We collected mortality data on patients with CVD from Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Disease Surveillance Points (CDC-DSP) system. The mortality of CVD in 2020 was described by age, sex, residence, and region. The temporal trend from 2013 to 2019 was evaluated using joinpoint regression, and estimated rates of decline were extrapolated until 2030 using time series models.Results::In 2019, the age-standardized mortality in China (ASMRC) per 100,000 individuals was 113.2. The ASMRC for males (137.7/10 5) and rural areas (123.0/10 5) were both higher when stratified by gender and urban/rural residence. The central region had the highest mortality (126.5/10 5), the western region had a slightly lower mortality (123.5/10 5), and the eastern region had the lowest mortality (97.3/10 5). The age-specific mortality showed an accelerated upward trend from aged 55-59 years, with maximum mortality observed in individuals over 85 years of age. The age-standardized mortality of CVD decreased by 2.43% (95% confidence interval, 1.02-3.81%) annually from 2013 to 2019. Notably, the age-specific mortality of CVD increased from 2013 to 2019 for the age group of over 85 years. In 2020, both the absolute number of CVD cases and the crude mortality of CVD have increased compared to their values in 2019. The estimated total deaths due to CVD were estimated to reach 2.3 million in 2025 and 2.4 million in 2030. Conclusion::The heightened focus on the burden of CVD among males, rural areas, the central and western of China, and individuals aged 75 years and above has emerged as a pivotal determinant in further decreasing mortalities, consequently presenting novel challenges to strategies for disease prevention and control.
3.Anti-inflammatory Effect and Mechanism of Active Constituents from Lonicerae Japonicae Flos and Lonicerae Flos: A Review
Jingyue WEI ; Shiwen LUO ; Lingran FENG ; Wanjun LIN ; Keqing WU ; Xuhui LIAO ; Qinhui TUO ; Dongmei YANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(11):273-281
Inflammation is involved in the development of various acute and chronic diseases in the body. Sustained inflammatory responses are key driving factors for diseases such as cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and arthritis. Therefore, finding anti-inflammatory drugs is crucial for the prevention and treatment of various diseases. In recent years, there has been increasing attention to finding natural drugs with minimal toxic side effects. Lonicerae Japonicae Flos and Lonicerae Flos, as traditional Chinese medicines potent in clearing heat and removing toxins, have strong biological activity and multiple pharmacological effects. They are widely distributed in the plant world and have significant medicinal value. With the continuous advancement of the research on Lonicerae Japonicae Flos and Lonicerae Flos, they have been widely used in the medical field and possess great development potential. Currently, research mainly focuses on the anti-inflammatory mechanisms of Lonicerae Japonicae Flos and Lonicerae Flos, while systematic summaries of their anti-inflammatory active ingredients are rare. Therefore, this paper focuses on the differential analysis of the anti-inflammatory active components of Lonicerae Japonicae Flos and Lonicerae Flos. In addition, it reviewed the possible mechanisms by which extracts and active ingredients of Lonicerae Japonicae Flos and Lonicerae Flos may exert anti-inflammatory effects through various pathways, such as influencing the release of cellular inflammatory factors, regulating inflammatory signaling pathways such as nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), MAPK/extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK)/c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt)/NF-κB, and Janus kinase (JAK)/signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) signaling pathways, increasing antioxidant stress capacity, enhancing immune defense capabilities, and improving intestinal microbiota, aiming to provide a theoretical basis for the rational clinical application of Lonicerae Japonicae Flos and Lonicerae Flos.
4.Striatal deformities in Parkinson disease: a report of two cases and literature review
Journal of Apoplexy and Nervous Diseases 2024;41(1):68-70
Patients with Parkinson disease (PD) can have hand and foot deformities called “striatal deformities”, which often occur in the middle and late stages of PD, but also in the early stage. The clinical manifestations of such deformity are similar to those of hand-foot deformity due to osteoarticular diseases, and some patients may have pain and discomfort; however, the low incidence rate and few reports of this disease may easily lead to misdiagnosis and mistreatment.
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5.Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection in children: experts′ consensus statement (Fifth Edition)updated for the Omicron variant
Rongmeng JIANG ; Zhengde XIE ; Yi JIANG ; Xiaoxia LU ; Runming JIN ; Yuejie ZHENG ; Yunxiao SHANG ; Baoping XU ; Zhisheng LIU ; Gen LU ; Jikui DENG ; Guanghua LIU ; Xiaochuan WANG ; Jianshe WANG ; Luzhao FENG ; Wei LIU ; Yi ZHENG ; Sainan SHU ; Min LU ; Wanjun LUO ; Miao LIU ; Yuxia CUI ; Leping YE ; Adong SHEN ; Gang LIU ; Liwei GAO ; Lijuan XIONG ; Yan BAI ; Likai LIN ; Zhuang WEI ; Fengxia XUE ; Tianyou WANG ; Dongchi ZHAO ; Zhengyan ZHAO ; Jianbo SHAO ; Wong Wing-kin GARY ; Yanxia HE ; Xingwang LI ; Yonghong YANG ; Kunling SHEN
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2023;38(1):20-30
China has classified the Corona Virus Disease 2019(COVID-19) as a statutory category B infectious disease and managed it according to Category B since January 8, 2023.In view that Omicron variant is currently the main epidemic strain in China, in order to guide the treatment of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2) infection in children with the times, refer to the Diagnosis and Treatment Protocol for Novel Coronavirus Infection (Trial 10 th Edition), Expert Consensus on Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Novel Coronavirus Infection in Children (Fourth Edition) and the Diagnosis and Treatment Strategy for Pediatric Related Viral Infections.The Expert Consensus on the Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Novel Coronavirus Infection in Children (Fifth Edition) has been formulated and updated accordingly on related etiology, epidemiology, pathogenic mechanism, clinical manifestations, auxiliary examination, diagnosis and treatment, and added key points for the treatment of COVID-19 related encephalopathy, fulminating myocarditis and other serious complications for clinical reference.
6.Expert consensus on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of monkeypox in children
Rongmeng JIANG ; Yuejie ZHENG ; Lei ZHOU ; Luzhao FENG ; Lin MA ; Baoping XU ; Hongmei XU ; Wei LIU ; Zhengde XIE ; Jikui DENG ; Lijuan XIONG ; Wanjun LUO ; Zhisheng LIU ; Sainan SHU ; Jianshe WANG ; Yi JIANG ; Yunxiao SHANG ; Miao LIU ; Liwei GAO ; Zhuang WEI ; Guanghua LIU ; Gang LIU ; Wei XIANG ; Yuxia CUI ; Gen LU ; Min LU ; Xiaoxia LU ; Runming JIN ; Yan BAI ; Leping YE ; Dongchi ZHAO ; Adong SHEN ; Xiang MA ; Qinghua LU ; Fengxia XUE ; Jianbo SHAO ; Tianyou WANG ; Zhengyan ZHAO ; Xingwang LI ; Yonghong YANG ; Kunling SHEN
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2022;37(13):964-973
Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease.Previous studies have shown that children are vulnerable to monkeypox and are also at high risk for severe disease or complications.In order to improve pediatricians′ understanding of monkeypox and achieve early detection, early diagnosis, early treatment and early disposal, the committee composed of more than 40 experts in the related fields of infectious diseases, pediatrics, infection control and public health formulate this expert consensus, on the basis of the latest clinical management and infection prevention and control for monkeypox released by the World Health Organization (WHO), the guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of monkeypox (version 2022) issued by National Health Commission of the People′s Republic of China and other relevant documents.During the development of this consensus, multidisciplinary experts have repeatedly demonstrated the etiology, epidemiology, transmission, clinical manifestations, laboratory examinations, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, treatment, discharge criteria, prevention, case management process and key points of prevention and control about monkeypox.
7.Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection in children: experts′ consensus statement (Fourth Edition)
Rongmeng JIANG ; Zhengde XIE ; Yi JIANG ; Xiaoxia LU ; Runming JIN ; Yuejie ZHENG ; Yunxiao SHANG ; Baoping XU ; Zhisheng LIU ; Gen LU ; Jikui DENG ; Guanghua LIU ; Xiaochuan WANG ; Jianshe WANG ; Luzhao FENG ; Wei LIU ; Yi ZHENG ; Sainan SHU ; Min LU ; Wanjun LUO ; Miao LIU ; Yuxia CUI ; Leping YE ; Adong SHEN ; Gang LIU ; Liwei GAO ; Lijuan XIONG ; Yan BAI ; Likai LIN ; Zhuang WEI ; Fengxia XUE ; Tianyou WANG ; Dongchi ZHAO ; Zhengyan ZHAO ; Jianbo SHAO ; Kwok-keung Daniel NG ; Wing-kin Gary WONG ; Xingwang LI ; Yonghong YANG ; Kunling SHEN
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2022;37(14):1053-1065
Since December 2019, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2) infections have raged globally for more than 2 years.China has always adopted scientific and effective prevention and control measures to achieved some success.However, with the continuous variation of SARS-CoV-2 cases and imported cases from abroad, the prevention and control work has become more difficult and complex.With the variation of the mutant strain, the number of cases in children changed, and some new special symptoms and complications were found, which proposed a new topic for the prevention and treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection in children in China.Based on the third edition, the present consensus according to the characteristics of the new strain, expounded the etiology, pathology, pathogenesis, and according to the clinical characteristics and experience of children′s cases, and puts forward recommendations on the diagnostic criteria, laboratory examination, treatment, prevention and control of children′s cases for providing reference for further guidance of effective prevention and treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection in children in China.
8.Clinical significance of FLAIR vascular hyperintensities in patients with chronic atherosclerotic middle cerebral artery occlusion
Wanjun LU ; Chunfu XU ; Jian PENG ; Changming HAN ; Feng GAO ; Jieling SHEN ; Feng ZHU ; Guoliang JING ; Chengtuan SUN
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2021;29(6):414-419
Objective:To investigate the clinical significance of fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) vascular hyperintensities (FVHs) in patients with chronic atherosclerotic middle cerebral artery occlusion.Methods:From July 2016 to November 2020, patients admitted to the Department of Neurology, Jiangdu People's Hospital of Yangzhou and first found chronic atherosclerotic middle cerebral artery occlusion were enrolled. The demographic, clinical and MRI imaging data were collected. According to the presence or absence of acute cerebral infarction, they were divided into the non-acute cerebral infarction group and the acute cerebral infarction group. According to the modified Rankin Scale score at 3 months after the onset, patients with acute cerebral infarction were further divided into the good outcome group (≤2) and the poor outcome group (>2). A multivariate logistic regression model was used to analyze the independent correlation between FVHs and the risk of cerebral infarction in patients with chronic atherosclerotic middle cerebral artery occlusion and the outcome in patients with cerebral infarction. Results:A total of 94 patients with chronic atherosclerotic middle cerebral artery occlusion were enrolled, including 38 with non-acute cerebral infarction (40.4%) and 56 with acute cerebral infarction (59.6%). In patients with acute cerebral infarction, 13 (23.2%) had a poor outcome, and 43 (76.8%) had a good outcome. The fibrinogen level, the proportion of patients with FVHs and the FVHs score in the cerebral infarction group were significantly higher than those in the non-cerebral infarction group (all P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the FVHs score was significantly, independently, and positively correlated with the risk of acute cerebral infarction (odds ratio 2.524, 95% confidence interval 1.400-4.552; P=0.002). The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score at admission, the modified Rankin Scale score at admission, and FVHs score in the poor outcome group were significantly higher than those in the good outcome group (all P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that there was a significant independent negative correlation between the FVHs score and the outcome of patients with cerebral infarction (odds ratio 0.144, 95% confidence interval 0.045-0.459; P=0.001). Conclusions:FVHs suggest that the blood supply is in a state of decompensation. When FVHs are present, the risk of cerebral infarction in patients with chronic middle cerebral artery occlusion is significantly increased; the wider the range of FVHs, the higher the risk of poor outcome after cerebral infarction.
9.Experts′ consensus on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 vaccination of children
Yuejie ZHENG ; Xiaochuan WANG ; Luzhao FENG ; Zhengde XIE ; Yi JIANG ; Gen LU ; Xingwang LI ; Rongmeng JIANG ; Jikui DENG ; Miao LIU ; Baoping XU ; Zhuang WEI ; Gang LIU ; Xiaoxia LU ; Runming JIN ; Zhisheng LIU ; Yunxiao SHANG ; Sainan SHU ; Yan BAI ; Min LU ; Guanghua LIU ; Wanjun LUO ; Yuxia CUI ; Leping YE ; Likai LIN ; Dongchi ZHAO ; Adong SHEN ; Jianbo SHAO ; Lijuan XIONG ; Liwei GAO ; Tianyou WANG ; Zhengyan ZHAO ; Yonghong YANG ; Kunling SHEN
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2021;36(18):1361-1367
At present, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2(SARS-CoV-2)infection is still rampant worldwide.As of September 10, 2021, there were about 222 million confirmed cases of corona virus disease 2019(COVID-19)and more than 4.6 million deaths worldwide.With the development of COVID-19 vaccines and the gradual vaccination worldwide, the increasing number of cases in children and unvaccinated young people has drawn attention.According to World Health Organization surveillance data, the proportion of COVID-19 infection cases in children gradually increased, and the proportion of cases in the age groups of under 5 years and 5-14 years increased from 1.0% and 2.5% in January 2020 to 2.0% and 8.7% in July 2021, respectively.At present, billions of adults have been vaccinated with various COVID-19 vaccines worldwide, and their protective effects including reducing infection and transmission, reducing severe disease and hospitalization, and reducing death, as well as high safety have been confirmed.Canada, the United States, Europe and other countries have approved the emergency COVID-19 vaccination in children and adolescents aged 12 to 17 years, and China has also approved the phased vaccination of COVID-19 vaccination in children and adolescents aged 3 to 17 years. For smooth advancement and implementation of COVID-19 vaccination in children, academic institutions, including National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases, National Center for Children′s Health, and The Society of Pediatrics, Chinese Medical Association organized relevant experts to reach this consensus on COVID-19 vaccination in children.
10.Twenty key issues on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 vaccination in children
Baoping XU ; Zhuang WEI ; Gen LU ; Yuejie ZHENG ; Xiaochuan WANG ; Luzhao FENG ; Zhengde XIE ; Gang LIU ; Yi JIANG ; Xingwang LI ; Rongmeng JIANG ; Jikui DENG ; Miao LIU ; Xiaoxia LU ; Runming JIN ; Zhisheng LIU ; Yunxiao SHANG ; Sainan SHU ; Yan BAI ; Min LU ; Guanghua LIU ; Wanjun LUO ; Yuxia CUI ; Leping YE ; Likai LIN ; Dongchi ZHAO ; Adong SHEN ; Jianbo SHAO ; Lijuan XIONG ; Liwei GAO ; Tianyou WANG ; Zhengyan ZHAO ; Yonghong YANG ; Kunling SHEN
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2021;36(18):1368-1372
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2(SARS-CoV-2)infection is still worldwide.As a vulnerable group, severe and dead pediatric cases are also reported.Under this severe epidemic situation, children should be well protected.With the widespread vaccination of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine in adults, the infection rate have decreased.Therefore, SARS-CoV-2 vaccine inoculation for children groups step by step is of great significance to the protection of children and the prevention and control of corona virus disease 2019(COVID-19) as a whole.But the safety of children vaccinated with SARS-CoV-2 vaccine is a main concern of parents.Therefore, in order to ensure the safety of vaccination and the implementation of vaccination work, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases, National Center for Children′s Health and the Society of Pediatrics, Chinese Medical Association organized experts to interpret the main issue of parents about SARS-CoV-2 vaccine for children, in order to answer the doubts of parents.

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