1.Molecular diversity and evolutionary mechanisms of bacterial nucleic acid sensing systems: a focus on the CBASS innate immune system
Wenjing BIAN ; Mei LI ; Yibei XIAO
Journal of China Pharmaceutical University 2025;56(4):416-423
The bacterial CBASS(cyclic-oligonucleotide-based anti-phage signaling system) represents a novel innate immune defense mechanism mediated by cyclic nucleotides.The system employs cGAS/DncV-like nucleotidyltransferases (CD-NTases) to recognize exogenous nucleic acids, catalyzing the production of second messenger molecules such as cyclic GMP-AMP (cGAMP) to activate effector proteins (e.g., nucleases), thereby triggering "cell suicide" to combat phage infection. The molecular mechanisms and evolutionary features of CBASS not only uncover the diversity of bacterial immune defenses but also provide critical insights into the conservation of prokaryotic-eukaryotic immune pathways. Notably, the bacterial CBASS system exhibits profound homology with the eukaryotic cGAS-STING (Cyclic GMP-AMP Synthase—Stimulator of Interferon Genes) pathway across multiple dimensions, including the catalytic domains of CD-NTase/cGAS and cyclic nucleotide signaling mechanisms. This finding supports the hypothesis that eukaryotic innate immunity may have originated from prokaryotic horizontal gene transfer and highlights an evolutionary shift in defense strategies from bacterial "population lysis" to "individual inflammatory activation" in higher organisms.This review systematically synthesizes the functional architecture and mechanisms of the CBASS system, with a deep exploration of its evolutionary connections to the eukaryotic cGAS-STING pathway. The insights gained herein offer fresh perspectives for understanding the origin and evolution of the innate immune system, and for driving advancements in biotechnological research and development.
2.Analysis of Mechanism of Antidepressant Effect of Sophora flavescens Seed Extract
Tian ZHU ; Ru WANG ; Lihua BIAN ; Wenjing LI ; Jie LI ; Liangmian CHEN ; Zhimin WANG ; Huimin GAO ; Jianyou GUO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(24):122-129
ObjectiveTo explore the antidepressant effect of Sophora flavescens seed extract and its molecular mechanism. MethodA mouse depression model was established by intraperitoneal injection of lipopolysaccharide(LPS), and normal group, model group, fluoxetine group(2.5 mg·kg-1), and S. flavescens seed low, medium and high dose groups(200, 400, 800 mg·kg-1) were set up for 7 d of consecutive gavage. Then the antidepressant effect of S. flavescens seed extract was evaluated by using open field test, elevated plus maze test and forced swimming test. Pathological morphological changes in the hippocampal tissue was observed by hematoxylin-eosin(HE) staining. Protein expression levels of G1/S-specific cyclin D1(Cyclin D1), Wnt1, β-catenin and phosphorylated glycogen synthase kinase-3β(p-GSK-3β) in mouse brain tissues were detected by Western blot. Hippocampal cell apoptosis was detected by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase mediated deoxyuridine triphosphate(dUTP) nick end labeling(TUNEL). ResultThe results of mouse behavioral experiments showed that compared with the normal group, the speed of movement in the open field and the distance of movement in the central area of the open field, and the time spent on the open arms of the elevated plus maze were significantly reduced in the model group(P<0.01), while immobility time in the forced swimming test was significantly increased(P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the S. flavescens seed medium and high dose groups had increased speed of movement in the open field test and time spent on the open arms of the elevated plus maze test(P<0.05, P<0.01), and decreased immobility time in the forced swimming test(P<0.05), the distance of movement in the central area of the open field test increased in the high dose group(P<0.05). HE staining results showed that compared with the normal group, the hippocampal neuron structure of mice in the model group was damaged. Compared with the model group, after treatment of S. flavescens seed extract, the pathological state of the mouse hippocampal neuron structure was alleviated, and the neurons increased, were neatly arranged, and the cytoplasm was clear. Western blot results showed that the protein expression levels of Wnt1 and β-catenin in mouse brain tissue were significantly decreased(P<0.01), while the protein expression levels of Cyclin D1 and p-GSK-3β were significantly increased(P<0.01) after LPS injection. Compared with the model group, protein expression levels of Wnt1 and β-catenin in brain tissue of S. flavescens seed medium and high dose groups were significantly increased(P<0.01), while the protein expression levels of Cyclin D1 and p-GSK-3β were significantly decreased(P<0.01). TUNEL staining results showed that the hippocampal cell apoptosis rate in the model group was significantly increased compared with that of the normal group(P<0.01), while the hippocampal cell apoptosis rate in the S. flavescens seed medium and high dose groups was significantly decreased compared with that of the model group(P<0.01). ConclusionS. flavescens seed extract can effectively improve the severity of depression in LPS-induced depressed mice, and its molecular mechanism is related to the regulation of neuroinflammation and hippocampal neuronal apoptosis mediated by Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
3.The value of SWI in detecting calcification of vertebral artery wall
Wenjing SU ; Rui REN ; Peigong ZHANG ; Chengzhou ZHANG ; Jia BIAN ; Jingmin DONG ; Xingyue JIANG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2019;35(6):895-898
Objective To investigate the clinical application of SWI in detecting calcifications of vertebral artery wall.Methods 1 95 patients who accepted craniocerebral CT scans,and MRI scans (includingT1 WI,T2 WI,T2 GFLAIR,SWI)in recent three years in the Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University were reviewed.Taking CT as a standard,the calcification of intracranial vertebral artery wall was analyzed using conventional MRI and SWI sequences,and their sensitivities and specificities were calculated.Correlations among various imaging modalities were assessed by measuring the maximum diameter of calcifications.Results The sensitivity of SWI was 93%, and the specificity of SWI was 9 9%.The sensitivity of conventional MRI was 3 1%,and the specificity of conventional MRI was 9 1%. The correlation between SWI and CT was R2=0.77 (0.60-0.89),while the correlation between conventional MRI and CT was R2=0.22 (0.02-0.80).Conclusion SWI has high sensitivity and specificity in detecting calcification of intracranial vertebral artery wall,and has a good correlation with CT in measuring calcification,which can be a inspection method to detect calcification of intracranial vertebral artery wall.
4. The influence of different eating ways on the postoperative rehabilitation of female patients with the operation of mandibular angle osteotomy of inside oral cavity
Leilan ZHUANG ; Weiwei BIAN ; Wenjing DONG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2019;35(36):2832-2835
Objective:
Researching the influence on patients with different eating ways after the operation of mandibular angle osteotomy of inside oral cavity.
Method:
By using the method of convenience sampling, 50 patients were chosen who had operation of mandibular angle osteotomy of inside oral cavity in orthopedic surgery department of our hospital from January 2017 to December 2017 and the number was arranged according to the order of hospitalization. Patients with singular member were divided into the month feeding group (liquid diet were fed with the injection syringe which linked leather hose of 4-5cm after 6 hours awakening after general anesthesia in operation); patients with even number were divided into the nasal feeding group (stomach tube was put in the operation and nasal feeding was provided after 6 hours awakening after general anesthesia in operation and 5 hours after the operation). In every group, there were 25 patients. Observation scale which was made by themselves was used to evaluate the patients in the two groups and comparison for difference was made in the two groups, including weight change, wound drainage amount, oral wound secretion, the aspects of choke and cough, and the comfortable sensation of eating.
Results:
For weight, in nasal feeding group, (2.19±0.48) kg were reduced and in month feeding group, (5.78±0.58) kg were reduced; the difference had the statistical significance (
5.Characteristics of spatial distribution of water fluoride in Heze City, Shandong Province based on inverse distance weighted
Wenjing ZHANG ; Jianchao BIAN ; Zhongjie YUN ; Peizhong CHENG ; Guodong SUN ; Hongxu GAO ; Jie GAO
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2014;33(2):178-181
Objective To evaluate the inverse distance weighted(IDW) in revealing the characteristics of spatial distribution of water fluoride in Heze City,Shandong Province.Methods A geographic information system (GIS) database of water fluoride was established in Heze City of Shandong Province using the data of endemic fluorosis surveys collected by Endemic Disease Prevention Institute in Shandong Province during 2005-2007.IDW spatial interpolation was applied to predict the distribution of fluoride in drinking water in 139 towns of Heze City.Sensitivity and specificity were calculated.Results Mean water fluoride levels in 10 counties of Heze City were all higher than 1.0 mg,/L,and the water fluoride in Cao County,Juye,Mudan District and Juancheng were higher than 2.0 mg/L.Of all 139 townships of Heze City,129 were higher fluoride townships where fluoride was > 1.0 mg/L,10 were lower fluoride townships(≤ 1.0 mg/L).IDW spatial interpolation showed that the water fluoride of most areas in Heze City were > 1.0-2.0 mg/L.The areas with water fluoride of > 2.0-3.0 mg/L were mainly located in eastern Juancheng,northern Mudan District,north-central Chengwu,central and southern Juye,southeastern part of Caoxian and eastern part of Shan Town.Regions of water fluoride > 3.0 mg/L were mainly distributed in Xieji and Wanfeng towns of Juye County,Jishan town of Juancheng County,Sunlaojia town of Caoxian and Dusi town of Mudan County.The internal verification results showed that the sensitivity,specificity and overall accuracy rate of IDW used for predicting water fluoride content was 100.00% (129/129),10.00% (1/10) and 93.53% (130/139),respectively.While the external verification results showed that the sensitivity,specificity and overall accuracy rate of IDW for predicting water fluoride content was 100.00%(31/31),11.11%(1/9) and 80.00%(32/40),respectively.Conclusion With the application of IDW interpolation,it is feasible to infer the overall spatial distribution based on the monitoring data,and to reveal the spatial characteristics of water fluoride in Heze City,Shandong Province.
6.Clinical effects of the implantation of hydroxyapatite orbit after scleral flap
Jixin CAO ; Fengying TANG ; Wenjing LIU ; Cailing BIAN
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2009;15(4):242-243
Objective To investigate the clinical outcomes on implantation of hydroxyapatite orbit after scleral flap especially in the cosmetic results. Methods Implant hydroxyapatite orbital after scleral flap for the treatment of all kinds of patients who should be enucleated, including 14 cases of eyeball atrophy, 5 cases of sclerocorneal staphyloma, 3 cases of absolute glaucoma, 3 cases of neovaseular glaucoma and 7 cases of eyeball rupture. Results We observed that the orbit was full and the orbital movement was smooth in all cases. After 3 to 12 months follow-up we found that no hydroxyapatite exposed or moved. Conclusion Good cosmetic results can be achieved by the implantation of hydroxyapatite orbit after scleral flap.

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