1.Xianglian Huazhuo Prescription Regulates GP73/PERK/ATF4 Signaling Pathway to Influence Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Ameliorate Chronic Atrophic Gastritis
Pengli DU ; Yuxi GUO ; Yican WANG ; Ziqi JIN ; Xin KANG ; Xuemei JIA ; Weichao XU ; Yanru CAI ; Qian YANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(21):19-28
ObjectiveTo explore the mechanism by which Xianglian Huazhuo prescription ameliorates chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) through regulating the Golgi protein 73 (GP73)/protein kinase R-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase (PERK)/activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4) signaling pathway and modulating endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS). MethodA mouse model of CAG was induced by multiple factors, including ranitidine, N-methyl-N′-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine (MNNG), and irregular feeding. The CAG mice were randomized into five groups: model, Morodan (2.0 g·kg-1), and high-dose, medium-dose, and low-dose (7.6, 3.8, 1.9 g·kg-1, respectively) Xianglian Huazhuo prescription, with 10 mice in each group. At the same time, 10 mice in normal group were set up. The mice in the Morodan group and the high-dose, medium-dose, and low-dose groups of Xianglian Huazhuo prescription were administrated with corresponding agents by gavage, and those in the normal group and the model group were administrated with an equal volume of normal saline. All the mice were intervened once a day for 60 consecutive days. After the last administration, the overall morphological changes of the gastric tissue were observed. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were used to evaluate the pathological morphology and the endoplasmic reticulum ultrastructure in the gastric tissue. The serum levels of pepsinogen Ⅰ (PGⅠ), pepsinogen Ⅱ (PGⅡ), gastrin-17 (G-17), and GP73 were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The pepsinogen ratio (PGR, PGⅠ/PGⅡ) was calculated. The protein levels of GP73, PERK, phosphorylated (p)-PERK, glucose-regulated protein 78 (GRP78), ATF4, CCAAT enhancer-binding protein homologous protein (CHOP), cysteinyl aspartate-specific protease-12 (Caspase-12), B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), and Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax) were assessed by Western blot. The expression of GRP78 was detected by immunofluorescence (IF) assay, and the location of Bcl-2 and Bax by immunohistochemistry (IHC). ResultsCompared with the normal group, the model group showed pale gastric mucosa with flattened folds and reduced and loosely arranged gastric mucosal glands, declined serum levels of PGI, PGR, G-17, and GP73 (P<0.01). downregulated protein levels of GP73, p-PERK, ATF4, GRP78, CHOP, Caspase-12, and Bax in the gastric tissue, and upregulated protein level of Bcl-2 (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the Morodan group and each Xianglian Huazhuo prescription group exhibited red gastric mucosa with increased folds, alleviated pathological damage, swelling endoplasmic reticulum, elevated serum levels of PGI, G-17, and GP73 (P<0.05, P<0.01), and upregulated protein levels of Caspase-12 and Bax and downregulated protein level of Bcl-2 in the gastric tissue (P<0.05, P<0.01). The Morodan group and the high-dose and medium-dose Xianglian Huazhuo prescription groups exhibited increased serum level of PGR (P<0.05, P<0.01) and upregulated protein levels of GP73, p-PERK, ATF4, GRP78, and CHOP in the gastric tissue (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionXianglian Huazhuo prescription can activate the GP73/PERK/ATF4 signaling pathway and induce ERS-mediated apoptosis to alleviate the pathological damage of the gastric mucosa, thereby demonstrating a protective effect against CAG in mice.
2.Xianglian Huazhuo Prescription Regulates GP73/PERK/ATF4 Signaling Pathway to Influence Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Ameliorate Chronic Atrophic Gastritis
Pengli DU ; Yuxi GUO ; Yican WANG ; Ziqi JIN ; Xin KANG ; Xuemei JIA ; Weichao XU ; Yanru CAI ; Qian YANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(21):19-28
ObjectiveTo explore the mechanism by which Xianglian Huazhuo prescription ameliorates chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) through regulating the Golgi protein 73 (GP73)/protein kinase R-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase (PERK)/activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4) signaling pathway and modulating endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS). MethodA mouse model of CAG was induced by multiple factors, including ranitidine, N-methyl-N′-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine (MNNG), and irregular feeding. The CAG mice were randomized into five groups: model, Morodan (2.0 g·kg-1), and high-dose, medium-dose, and low-dose (7.6, 3.8, 1.9 g·kg-1, respectively) Xianglian Huazhuo prescription, with 10 mice in each group. At the same time, 10 mice in normal group were set up. The mice in the Morodan group and the high-dose, medium-dose, and low-dose groups of Xianglian Huazhuo prescription were administrated with corresponding agents by gavage, and those in the normal group and the model group were administrated with an equal volume of normal saline. All the mice were intervened once a day for 60 consecutive days. After the last administration, the overall morphological changes of the gastric tissue were observed. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were used to evaluate the pathological morphology and the endoplasmic reticulum ultrastructure in the gastric tissue. The serum levels of pepsinogen Ⅰ (PGⅠ), pepsinogen Ⅱ (PGⅡ), gastrin-17 (G-17), and GP73 were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The pepsinogen ratio (PGR, PGⅠ/PGⅡ) was calculated. The protein levels of GP73, PERK, phosphorylated (p)-PERK, glucose-regulated protein 78 (GRP78), ATF4, CCAAT enhancer-binding protein homologous protein (CHOP), cysteinyl aspartate-specific protease-12 (Caspase-12), B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), and Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax) were assessed by Western blot. The expression of GRP78 was detected by immunofluorescence (IF) assay, and the location of Bcl-2 and Bax by immunohistochemistry (IHC). ResultsCompared with the normal group, the model group showed pale gastric mucosa with flattened folds and reduced and loosely arranged gastric mucosal glands, declined serum levels of PGI, PGR, G-17, and GP73 (P<0.01). downregulated protein levels of GP73, p-PERK, ATF4, GRP78, CHOP, Caspase-12, and Bax in the gastric tissue, and upregulated protein level of Bcl-2 (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the Morodan group and each Xianglian Huazhuo prescription group exhibited red gastric mucosa with increased folds, alleviated pathological damage, swelling endoplasmic reticulum, elevated serum levels of PGI, G-17, and GP73 (P<0.05, P<0.01), and upregulated protein levels of Caspase-12 and Bax and downregulated protein level of Bcl-2 in the gastric tissue (P<0.05, P<0.01). The Morodan group and the high-dose and medium-dose Xianglian Huazhuo prescription groups exhibited increased serum level of PGR (P<0.05, P<0.01) and upregulated protein levels of GP73, p-PERK, ATF4, GRP78, and CHOP in the gastric tissue (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionXianglian Huazhuo prescription can activate the GP73/PERK/ATF4 signaling pathway and induce ERS-mediated apoptosis to alleviate the pathological damage of the gastric mucosa, thereby demonstrating a protective effect against CAG in mice.
3.Early transdermal administration of ion beam in the treatment of cicatricial ectropion: a case report
Dandan WANG ; Linjing YANG ; Jingjing LI ; Weichao CAI ; Lingjiang QIU ; Dali HU ; Weigang LIN ; Chao YE ; Xiaojie CAI ; Weihong CAO
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2022;38(2):222-223
Eyelid and surrounding tissue injury caused by trauma, burn, infection and other reasons will lead to different degrees of eyelid ectropion and incomplete eyelid closure after scar formation. At present, surgical treatment is the main treatment for cicatricial ectropion, but there is still the risk of scar formation again after operation. We used early ion beam drug introduction to treat 1 case of cicatricial ectropion after trauma, and achieved satisfactory result.
4.Early transdermal administration of ion beam in the treatment of cicatricial ectropion: a case report
Dandan WANG ; Linjing YANG ; Jingjing LI ; Weichao CAI ; Lingjiang QIU ; Dali HU ; Weigang LIN ; Chao YE ; Xiaojie CAI ; Weihong CAO
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2022;38(2):222-223
Eyelid and surrounding tissue injury caused by trauma, burn, infection and other reasons will lead to different degrees of eyelid ectropion and incomplete eyelid closure after scar formation. At present, surgical treatment is the main treatment for cicatricial ectropion, but there is still the risk of scar formation again after operation. We used early ion beam drug introduction to treat 1 case of cicatricial ectropion after trauma, and achieved satisfactory result.
5.A case of rare serious adverse drug reaction caused by topical compound lidocaine cream
Jingjing LI ; Weichao CAI ; Dandan WANG ; Dali HU ; Lingjiang QIU ; Weigang LIN ; Xiaojie CAI ; Weihong CAO
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2021;37(10):1172-1174
Topical compound lidocaine cream is commonly used for pain relief before laser treatment for scar. In January, 2020, one 4-year-old girl with large area scar was admitted to the Department of Plastic Surgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province. Severe adverse drug reaction such as convulsions, cyanosis of the lips, loss of consciousness, and urination incontinence occurred, after 1.5 hours of topical application of compound lidocaine cream before laser treatment. She was recoved after emergency treatment.
6.A case of rare serious adverse drug reaction caused by topical compound lidocaine cream
Jingjing LI ; Weichao CAI ; Dandan WANG ; Dali HU ; Lingjiang QIU ; Weigang LIN ; Xiaojie CAI ; Weihong CAO
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2021;37(10):1172-1174
Topical compound lidocaine cream is commonly used for pain relief before laser treatment for scar. In January, 2020, one 4-year-old girl with large area scar was admitted to the Department of Plastic Surgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province. Severe adverse drug reaction such as convulsions, cyanosis of the lips, loss of consciousness, and urination incontinence occurred, after 1.5 hours of topical application of compound lidocaine cream before laser treatment. She was recoved after emergency treatment.
7.Genetic analysis of one family with congenital limb malformations.
Fengying CAI ; Jijun MA ; Rui PAN ; Chao WANG ; Weichao LI ; Chunquan CAI ; Shuxiang LIN ; Jianbo SHU
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2019;36(9):890-892
OBJECTIVE:
To detect potential mutation in a Chinese pedigree affected with congenital limb malformations.
METHODS:
Clinical data was collected. Genomic DNA was extracted from peripheral blood samples of family members. The zone of polarizing activity regulatory sequence (ZRS) were amplified by PCR and subjected to direct sequencing.
RESULTS:
Among the 13 individuals in this pedigree, there were 4 PPD patients, who were characterized by varying degrees of deformity. The female patients suffered triphalangeal thumb and preaxial polydactyly, while the male patients only had preaxial polydactyly. Only one patient had foot involvement. TA heterogeneous mutations was discovered in the ZRS (105C>G) in all patients, the same mutation was not detected in 2 healthy family members.
CONCLUSION
The inheritance pattern of PPD was autosomal dominant inheritance. There was a significant variability of symptoms among family patients. The heterozygous mutation of the ZRS (105C>G) probably underlie the disease.
Female
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Genetic Testing
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Hand Deformities, Congenital
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genetics
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Humans
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Limb Deformities, Congenital
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genetics
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Male
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Membrane Proteins
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genetics
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Pedigree
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Polydactyly
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genetics
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Thumb
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pathology
8. Genetic analysis of one family with congenital limb malformations
Fengying CAI ; Jijun MA ; Rui PAN ; Chao WANG ; Weichao LI ; Chunquan CAI ; Shuxiang LIN ; Jianbo SHU
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2019;36(9):890-892
Objective:
To detect potential mutation in a Chinese pedigree affected with congenital limb malformations.
Methods:
Clinical data was collected. Genomic DNA was extracted from peripheral blood samples of family members. The zone of polarizing activity regulatory sequence (
9. Clinical effect of using free-style perforator flap based on aesthetic units on facial reconstruction after tumor resection
Daojiang YU ; Shikun CAO ; Weichao CAI ; Wei SUN ; Wenya HAN ; Lijun WU ; Wenyuan YU ; Huiru ZHUANG ; Tianlan ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2019;35(11):1096-1101
Objective:
To introduce the application of free-style perforator flap based on aesthetic units to repair facial defect after tumor resection.
Methods:
By following the concept of free-style perforator flap and the principle of facial aesthetic unit, the design of a free-style perforator flap allowed over any nearby cutaneous vessel chosen purely on the characteristics of its Doppler signal. Conventional knowledge of anatomical landmarks and possible vascular variations were less relevant. A greater freedom in flap selection was gained to recover defect in different forms such as rotation flap, advanced flap and propeller flap, which were all based on free-style perforators. The flap size ranged from 1.5 cm×1.0 cm to 12.0 cm×6.0 cm with the perforator diameter of 0.3-3.0 mm in pedicle, and some of the pedicles are "perforator clusters" .
Results:
A total of 72 cases underwent surgery, and 68 cases survived completely with satisfactory appearance. 1 case healed two weeks later through dressing due to undesired healing, which result ed from high tension secondary postoperative blooding. 3 cases healed in a delay due to congestion and gained acupuncture treat.
Conclusions
The free-style perforator flap, which depended on Doppler-discerned perforator and facial aesthetic unit, represents safe, reliable and versatile for repairing facial defect after extended resection, and it not only offers a greater freedom in flap selection but also provides good aesthetic result.
10.Application of free-style perforator flap to repair nasal defect after tumor resection
Daojiang YU ; Tianlan ZHAO ; Wei SUN ; Wenya HAN ; Lijun WU ; Wenyuan YU ; Jiayun HONG ; Xiaoyun WANG ; Shikun CAO ; Weichao CAI
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2018;24(4):223-226
Objective To study the value of free-style perforator flap in repairing nasal defects after tumor resection.Methods On the basis of the guidance of free-style perforator flap design concept and the foundation of vascular localization by Doppler based on the ultrasonic echo intensity,combined with nasal beauty subunits,we designed free-style perforator flap in different forms such as V-Y advancing flap,rotating flap,and propeller flap,which had with free-style perforator in pedicle all.We transplanted the flaps to repair nasal defects after tumor resection.The area of the flaps was between 2 cm x 1.0 cm and 8.0 cm x 5.0 cm,and the diameter of the perforate vessel in the pedicle of flap was between 0.3 mm-3 mm,and some of the pedicles were composed of perforate vessel tube bundle.In order to reduce recurrence rate,the radiotherapy was performed according to the pathology in 1 month after surgery.Results In 31 cases of this group,29 cases were performed and the postoperative shape was good.1 case appeared postoperative hemorrhage,and the epidermis of flap formed blister because of greater tension,and the patient healed 10 days later after extraction the bubble fluid and changing medicine.The flap of 1 case was silted because the venous was blocked,and the acupuncture was treated,and then the flap got delayed union.23 cases received adjuvant radio therapy after surgery and fellowed up from 6 months to 5 years,showing that local profile and color were satisfacfory without tumor recurrence.Conclusions It is worthy of clinical promotion to designing freetype perforator flap and to repair defect after extensive nasal tumor resection on the basis of beauty subunits in nasal and vascular anatomy,which can not only reduce the recurrence rate by postoperative radiotherapy in time,but also realize better cosmetic requirements.

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