1.Research progress on role of tRNA-derived small RNA in neuropsychiatric disorders
Shuai CHU ; Ting-ting WU ; Qing-xiao HONG ; Wei-sheng CHEN ; Wen-hua ZHOU ; Hui-fen LIU ; Hai-hang YU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(2):219-225
Transfer-RNA derived small RNA(tsRNA),a re-cently discovered class of non-coding RNA,is produced by ma-ture tRNA or tRNA precursor through the mediation of specific endonucleases.By regulating gene expression at the transcrip-tional and post transcriptional levels and acting as an epigenetic regulator,tsRNA plays an important role in the physiological and pathological processes of many organisms.Therefore,it has gradually become a research hotspot in biomedicine and attracted widespread attention.Moreover,there is increasing evidence that tsRNA is involved in the occurrence and development of many neuropsychiatric diseases through participating in stress re-sponse,cell proliferation and apoptosis,neural development,synaptic plasticity,neuroinflammation and immune regulation,epigenetic regulation,RNA processing,and protein translation regulation.This article mainly discusses the generation,classifi-cation and biological functions of tsRNA,and elaborates on the role and possible mechanisms of tsRNA in neurodevelopment and neuropsychiatric disorders,thereby further revealing the poten-tial of tsRNA as a reliable biomarker and therapeutic target for neuropsychiatric disorders.
2.The effect of salidroside derivative pOBz on angiogenesis after ischemic stroke by regulating Notch signaling pathway
Jing-quan CHEN ; Yu-ting JIANG ; Xue-rui ZHENG ; Hui-ling WU ; Qing-qing WU ; Zheng-shuang YU ; Wen-fang LAI ; Gui-zhu HONG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(12):2253-2259
Aim To study the effect of p-benzoyl sali-droside(pOBz)on angiogenesis after ischemic stroke and to explore the underlying mechanism.Methods The MCAO model was prepared by suture method.Rats were divided into four groups:sham,MCAO,pOBz administration,and edaravone positive control,treated for seven days.The mNSS was used to assess the neurological impairment.Western blotting was em-ployed to detect CD31,NICD,and Hes-1 protein ex-pression,while immunofluorescence staining was ap-plies to quantify CD31-positive cells in ischemic brain tissue.In vitro an OGD/R model was established in HUVECs.Following treatment with varying pOBz con-centrations(0.01,0.1,1 μmol·L-1),the CCK-8 as-say was uses to measure cell viability,and in vitro tube formation assay was utilized to evaluate angiogenesis.Western blotting was employed again to assess CD31,NICD and Hes-1 protein levels.To further elucidate the mechanism,HUVEC were treated with the Notch inhibitor DAPT prior to grouping and pOBz administra-tion,and the same parameters were evaluated.Results pOBz significantly reduced the mNSS score of MCAO rats,increased CD31-positive cell counts,and upregu-lated CD31,NICD,and Hes-1 protein expression(P<0.01).In vitro results further showed that pOBz could dose-dependently increase the survival rate and angio-genesis ability of HUVEC induced by OGD/R,and promote CD31,NICD and Hes-1 proteins(P<0.01),and Notch inhibitor DAPT could reverse the above effects of pOBz.Conclusion pOBz promotes angio-genesis in HUVEC,and its mechanism involves activa-tion of the Notch signaling pathway.
3.Construction of CD8+T cell-associated Risk Model in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Based on Bulk and Single-cell RNA-seq Data
Xin-Tong ZHANG ; Jian-Jun ZHU ; Jin WU ; Hao WU ; Fan LU ; Wen-Tao ZHANG ; Jing-Jia CHANG ; Ting TANG ; Zhi-Gao OU ; Feng-Feng JIA ; Li LI ; Peng-Fei YU ; Ming LIU
Chinese Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2025;41(10):1511-1528
Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC),which is essentially primary liver cancer,is closely related to CD8+T cell immune infiltration and immune suppression.We constructed a CD8+T cells related risk score model to pre-dict the prognosis of HCC patients and provided therapeutic guidance based on the risk score.Using integrated bulk RNA sequencing(RNA-seq)and single-cell RNA sequencing(scRNA-seq)datasets,we identified stable CD8+T cell signatures.Based on these signatures,a 3-gene risk score model,comprised of KLRB1,RGS2,and TN-FRSF1B was constructed.The risk score model was well validated through an independent external validation co-hort.We divided patients into high-risk and low-risk groups according to the risk score and compared the differ-ences in immune microenvironment between these two groups.Compared with low-risk patients,high-risk patients have higher M2-type macrophage content(P<0.0001)and lower CD8+T cells infiltration(P<0.0001).High-risk patients predict worse response to immunotherapy treatment than low-risk patients(P<0.01).Drug sensitivity a-nalysis shows that PI3K-β inhibitor AZD6482 and TGFβRII inhibitor SB505124 may be suitable therapies for high-risk patients,while the IGF-1R inhibitor BMS-754807 or the novel pyrimidine-based anti-tumor metabolic drug Gemcitabine could be potential therapeutic choices for low-risk patients.Moreover,expression of these 3-gene mod-el was verified by immunohistochemistry.In summary,the establishment and validation of a CD8+T cell-derived risk model can more accurately predict the prognosis of HCC patients and guide the construction of personalized treatment plans.
4.Effect of salidroside combined with rosavin on ischemic brain injury in rats
Wen-fang LAI ; Yu-ting JIANG ; Jing-quan CHEN ; Xue-rui ZHENG ; Hui-ling WU ; Qing-qing WU ; Yan CHEN ; Ya LIN
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(11):2058-2065
Aim To study the mechanism of salidro-side combined with rosavin in rats with ischemic stroke.Methods The MCAO rats was established by using thread-embolic method.The rats were divided into the sham group,MCAO group,salidroside com-bined with rosavin group,and positive control group;the drug was given continuously for seven days.Western blot was used to detect apoptosis indicators.Proteomics was used to analyse differential proteins(DEPs).STEP receptor inhibitor was injected into the lateral ventricles,the rats were administered for seven days,then the apoptosis indicators were detected.Re-sults Salidroside combined with rosavin could reduce neurological function scores in MCAO rats and inhibit cell apoptosis.Quantitative proteomics identified 496 DEPs in brain tissue and discovered core proteins STEP,p38,and CRTC1.Salidroside combined with rosavin could promote the STEP and CRTC1 while in-hibiting p38 protein.After treatment with STEP inhibi-tor,those effects were reversed.Conclusion Salidro-side combined with rosavin can inhibit cell apoptosis in MCAO rats,which is closely related to the regulation of the STEP/p38/CRTC1 signaling pathway.
5.Clinical Observation on the Therapeutic Efficacy of Lingnan Fire Needling for Plaque Psoriasis
Jingjing LI ; Ruiming CHEN ; Guo'ao SHI ; Ting WU ; Haiyan XU ; Shiyun CHEN ; Xianhao ZHANG ; Wen CHEN ; Qianpeng HUANG ; Guojian GUO ; Ye QIN ; Peng ZHOU
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;42(2):382-389
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of Lingnan fire needling in the treatment of plaque psoriasis.Methods A total of 60 cases of patients with plaque psoriasis admitted to Bao'an Hospital of Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine from August 2021 to January 2023 were selected,and the patients were randomly divided into the observation group and the control group according to the random number table method,with 30 cases in each group.The observation group was given Lingnan fire needling for treatment,and the control group was given topical application of Calcipotriol Ointment.The course of treatment covered eight weeks continuously.After eight weeks of treatment,the clinical efficacy of the two groups was evaluated,and the changes of Psoriasis Area and Severity Index(PASI)scores and Dermatology Life Quality Index(DLQI)scores,as well as the diameter of glomus under dermoscopy of the patients in the two groups were observed before the treatment and after 2,4,6,and 8 weeks of treatment.Changes in Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale(GAD-7)scores before treatment and after 2,4,6,and 8 weeks of treatment were compared between the two groups.Results(1)After 2,4,6 and 8 weeks of treatment,the scores of PASI,DLQI and GAD-7 of patients in the two groups were improved significantly(P<0.05),and the improvement in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group,the difference being statistically significant(P<0.05).(2)The cured and markedly rate of the observation group was 86.67%(26/30);and that of the control group was 66.67%(20/30).The efficacy of the observation group was superior to that of the control group,the difference being statistically significant(P<0.05).(3)After 2,4,6,and 8 weeks of treatment,the diameter of glomus under dermoscopy of the patients in the two groups were improved significantly(P<0.05),and the improvement in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group,the difference being statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion Lingnan fire needling therapy for plaque psoriasis can effectively improve the clinical symptoms of the patients,relieve the anxiety symptoms induced by skin lesions and itching,so as to improve their quality of life.
6.CURRENT DISTRIBUTION OF AEDES AEGYPTI IN LEIZHOU PENINSULA,ZHANJIANG CITY,GUANGDONG PROVINCE
Rui-Peng LU ; Jin-Hua DUAN ; Yu-Wen ZHONG ; Hui DENG ; Jun WU ; Li-Ping LIU ; Wei-Xiong YIN ; Feng XING ; Hui HUANG ; Chang-Jie FU ; Zong-Jing CHEN ; Ming-Ji CHENG ; Sheng-Jun HU ; Ya-Ting CHEN ; Wen-Ting GUO ; Li-Feng LIN
Acta Parasitologica et Medica Entomologica Sinica 2025;32(1):16-21
Objective To investigate the status of population dynamics and distribution changes of Aedes aegypti in Guangdong Province.Methods Continuous monitoring was conducted from May 2018 to July 2024 in Wushi Town and Qishui Town,Leizhou City,Zhanjiang City,Guangdong Province.Additionally,a survey of the distribution of Ae.aegypti along the Leizhou Peninsula coast was carried out.Results The density of Ae.aegypti in Zhanjiang showed a gradual decline from 2018 to 2024.The last detection of adult Ae.aegypti in Wushi Town was in September 2021,and the last larva was found in October 2023.No Ae.aegypti was detected in Qishui Town during surveys from 2021 to 2024.A survey of 18 coastal villages in the Leizhou Peninsula revealed no detections of Ae.aegypti.Conclusions This study provides a basis for understanding the distribution and population density fluctuations of Ae.aegypti,assessing its invasion risk,and scientifically conducting relevant prevention and control efforts.
7.Construction of CD8+T cell-associated Risk Model in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Based on Bulk and Single-cell RNA-seq Data
Xin-Tong ZHANG ; Jian-Jun ZHU ; Jin WU ; Hao WU ; Fan LU ; Wen-Tao ZHANG ; Jing-Jia CHANG ; Ting TANG ; Zhi-Gao OU ; Feng-Feng JIA ; Li LI ; Peng-Fei YU ; Ming LIU
Chinese Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2025;41(10):1511-1528
Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC),which is essentially primary liver cancer,is closely related to CD8+T cell immune infiltration and immune suppression.We constructed a CD8+T cells related risk score model to pre-dict the prognosis of HCC patients and provided therapeutic guidance based on the risk score.Using integrated bulk RNA sequencing(RNA-seq)and single-cell RNA sequencing(scRNA-seq)datasets,we identified stable CD8+T cell signatures.Based on these signatures,a 3-gene risk score model,comprised of KLRB1,RGS2,and TN-FRSF1B was constructed.The risk score model was well validated through an independent external validation co-hort.We divided patients into high-risk and low-risk groups according to the risk score and compared the differ-ences in immune microenvironment between these two groups.Compared with low-risk patients,high-risk patients have higher M2-type macrophage content(P<0.0001)and lower CD8+T cells infiltration(P<0.0001).High-risk patients predict worse response to immunotherapy treatment than low-risk patients(P<0.01).Drug sensitivity a-nalysis shows that PI3K-β inhibitor AZD6482 and TGFβRII inhibitor SB505124 may be suitable therapies for high-risk patients,while the IGF-1R inhibitor BMS-754807 or the novel pyrimidine-based anti-tumor metabolic drug Gemcitabine could be potential therapeutic choices for low-risk patients.Moreover,expression of these 3-gene mod-el was verified by immunohistochemistry.In summary,the establishment and validation of a CD8+T cell-derived risk model can more accurately predict the prognosis of HCC patients and guide the construction of personalized treatment plans.
8.Effect of salidroside combined with rosavin on ischemic brain injury in rats
Wen-fang LAI ; Yu-ting JIANG ; Jing-quan CHEN ; Xue-rui ZHENG ; Hui-ling WU ; Qing-qing WU ; Yan CHEN ; Ya LIN
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(11):2058-2065
Aim To study the mechanism of salidro-side combined with rosavin in rats with ischemic stroke.Methods The MCAO rats was established by using thread-embolic method.The rats were divided into the sham group,MCAO group,salidroside com-bined with rosavin group,and positive control group;the drug was given continuously for seven days.Western blot was used to detect apoptosis indicators.Proteomics was used to analyse differential proteins(DEPs).STEP receptor inhibitor was injected into the lateral ventricles,the rats were administered for seven days,then the apoptosis indicators were detected.Re-sults Salidroside combined with rosavin could reduce neurological function scores in MCAO rats and inhibit cell apoptosis.Quantitative proteomics identified 496 DEPs in brain tissue and discovered core proteins STEP,p38,and CRTC1.Salidroside combined with rosavin could promote the STEP and CRTC1 while in-hibiting p38 protein.After treatment with STEP inhibi-tor,those effects were reversed.Conclusion Salidro-side combined with rosavin can inhibit cell apoptosis in MCAO rats,which is closely related to the regulation of the STEP/p38/CRTC1 signaling pathway.
9.Mechanism of Kochia scoparia in treating osteoporosis based on network pharmacology and in vitro experiments
Wen-hui XU ; Wei WU ; Zheng ZHANG ; Ting-ting ZHANG ; Yun-he LIU ; Fan YANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(9):1769-1776
Aim To investigate the pharmacological effects of Kochia scoparia in treating osteoporosis(OP)and explore its therapeutic mechanisms using network pharmacology methods and in vitro experiments.Meth-ods The main chemical components and the targets of Kochia scoparia were screened through literature que-ries and databases such as SwissTargetPrediction.Dis-ease targets for osteoporosis were mined using Gene-Cards and OMIM databases with"osteoporosis"as the keyword,and the intersection of the two was taken to obtain the targets for Kochia scoparia in treating osteo-porosis.The STRING database was applied to construct the core target protein-protein interaction network,the DAVID database was utilized for functional and signa-ling pathway enrichment analysis to further explore the therapeutic effects of Kochia scoparia on osteoporosis and the underlying mechanisms;molecular docking was performed using AutoDock software.Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs)were cultured in vitro,and the effects of the active components of Kochia scoparia,Zingibroside R1,Chikusetsusaponin IVa,and Momordin Ic,on cell viability were detected by CCK-8.After osteogenic induction,osteogenic differentiation a-bility of BMSCs was detected by alkaline phosphatase staining and alizarin red staining;the expression of os-teogenic-related protein RUNX2 was detected by West-ern blot.Results A total of 573 targets related to Kochia scoparia and 5 774 targets related to osteoporo-sis were screened,with 346 intersection targets between them.KEGG pathway enrichment mainly included cancer pathways,PI3K-AKT signaling pathways,and HIF-1 signaling pathways,etc.The main core targets included TNF,AKT1,SRC,STAT3,EGFR,HIF-1α,etc.The active components of Kochia scoparia signifi-cantly promoted the osteogenic differentiation ability of BMSCs.Conclusions The multi-component,multi-target,and multi-pathway mechanisms of Kochia scopar-ia in the treatment of osteoporosis were preliminarily e-lucidated,providing new ideas for further research on the mechanisms of Kochia scoparia in treating osteopo-rosis.
10.Mechanism of Kochia scoparia in treating osteoporosis based on network pharmacology and in vitro experiments
Wen-hui XU ; Wei WU ; Zheng ZHANG ; Ting-ting ZHANG ; Yun-he LIU ; Fan YANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(9):1769-1776
Aim To investigate the pharmacological effects of Kochia scoparia in treating osteoporosis(OP)and explore its therapeutic mechanisms using network pharmacology methods and in vitro experiments.Meth-ods The main chemical components and the targets of Kochia scoparia were screened through literature que-ries and databases such as SwissTargetPrediction.Dis-ease targets for osteoporosis were mined using Gene-Cards and OMIM databases with"osteoporosis"as the keyword,and the intersection of the two was taken to obtain the targets for Kochia scoparia in treating osteo-porosis.The STRING database was applied to construct the core target protein-protein interaction network,the DAVID database was utilized for functional and signa-ling pathway enrichment analysis to further explore the therapeutic effects of Kochia scoparia on osteoporosis and the underlying mechanisms;molecular docking was performed using AutoDock software.Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs)were cultured in vitro,and the effects of the active components of Kochia scoparia,Zingibroside R1,Chikusetsusaponin IVa,and Momordin Ic,on cell viability were detected by CCK-8.After osteogenic induction,osteogenic differentiation a-bility of BMSCs was detected by alkaline phosphatase staining and alizarin red staining;the expression of os-teogenic-related protein RUNX2 was detected by West-ern blot.Results A total of 573 targets related to Kochia scoparia and 5 774 targets related to osteoporo-sis were screened,with 346 intersection targets between them.KEGG pathway enrichment mainly included cancer pathways,PI3K-AKT signaling pathways,and HIF-1 signaling pathways,etc.The main core targets included TNF,AKT1,SRC,STAT3,EGFR,HIF-1α,etc.The active components of Kochia scoparia signifi-cantly promoted the osteogenic differentiation ability of BMSCs.Conclusions The multi-component,multi-target,and multi-pathway mechanisms of Kochia scopar-ia in the treatment of osteoporosis were preliminarily e-lucidated,providing new ideas for further research on the mechanisms of Kochia scoparia in treating osteopo-rosis.

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