1.The effects of galangin on the apoptosis and autophagy of gastric cancer NCI-N87 cells through regulating the AMPK/mTOR/ULK1 signaling pathway
GUO Fang ; CHEN Wei ; LIU Meng ; ZOU Yanli ; TIAN Xia
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2026;33(1):59-65
[摘 要] 目的:探讨高良姜素(Gal)调控AMPK/mTOR/ULK1信号通路对胃癌细胞凋亡和自噬的影响及其机制。方法:将胃癌NCI-N87细胞分为对照组、多索吗啡(DM)组、Gal低剂量(Gal-L)组、Gal高剂量(Gal-H)组、Gal-H + DM组。采用MTT法、流式细胞术、划痕愈合实验和Transwell实验分别检测各组细胞的增殖、凋亡、迁移和侵袭能力,WB法检测PCNA、C-caspase-3、免疫逃逸相关蛋白(B7H1)、EMT和AMPK/mTOR/ULK1信号通路蛋白的表达水平。建立裸鼠NCI-N87细胞移植瘤模型,观察Gal和5-FU对移植瘤的抑制效果。结果:与对照组比较,DM组NCI-N87细胞增殖活性、划痕愈合率和侵袭细胞数、N-cadherin、vimentin、PCNA、B7H1、p62和p-mTOR/mTOR蛋白表达均显著升高(均P < 0.05),细胞凋亡率、C-caspase-3、E-cadherin、LC3Ⅱ/LC3Ⅰ、p-AMPK/AMPK和p-ULK1/ULK1蛋白表达均显著降低(均P < 0.05);Gal-L组和Gal-H组NCI-N87细胞的增殖活性、划痕愈合率和侵袭细胞数、N-cadherin、vimentin、PCNA、B7H1、p62和p-mTOR/mTOR蛋白表达均显著降低(均P < 0.05),细胞凋亡率、C-caspase-3、E-cadherin、LC3Ⅱ/LC3Ⅰ、p-AMPK/AMPK和p-ULK1/ULK1蛋白表达均显著升高(均P < 0.05);DM可部分逆转Gal对NCI-N87细胞恶性生物学行为的抑制作用(P < 0.05);与对照组比较,Gal组和5-FU组裸鼠移植瘤体积和质量均显著降低,肿瘤组织细胞凋亡率显著升高(P < 0.05)。结论:Gal可促进胃癌NCI-N87细胞自噬和凋亡,抑制其增殖、迁移和侵袭,可能与激活AMPK/mTOR/ULK1信号通路有关。
2.Analysis of prevalence of depressive symptoms and associated factors among students in Zhejiang Province
SHI Yingyun, GU Fang, XIA Jiayue, LIU Qinye, WEI Xiaoyu, CHEN Fen, WEI Yizhou, LIU Weina
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(2):232-236
Objective:
To investigate the prevalence of depressive symptoms and their associated factors among students in Zhejiang Province, so as to provide evidence for targeted prevention strategies.
Methods:
A stratified cluster random sampling method was used to select 23 829 college students and primary and secondary school students aged 11-22 years in Zhejiang Province from December 2019 to February 2020. Depressive symptoms were assessed using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D). Three machine learning algorithms, including Logistic regression, random forest, and eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost), were applied to construct predictive models, and key associated factors were identified by comparing model performance.
Results:
The detection rate of depressive symptoms among students in Zhejiang Province was 19.92%; the rates were 17.20% in boys and 22.87% in girls( χ 2=164.89, P <0.05). The CES-D total score was 9.00(4.00,13.00). Multiple Logistic regression analysis revealed that loneliness had the strongest association with depressive symptoms ( AOR =9.58, 95% CI =8.90-10.30), while bullying exposure ( AOR =4.39, 95% CI =4.02-4.80), female students( AOR =1.81, 95% CI =1.68-1.94),never eating breakfast ( AOR = 2.34,95% CI =2.00-2.67) and overweight/obesity( AOR =1.10,95% CI =1.08-1.12) were significant associated factors of depressive symptoms among students (all P <0.05). Analysis based on the XGBoost model produced highly consistent results, identifying the above 5 factors as the core features with the highest correlation strength (all P <0.05).
Conclusions
Female, loneliness, bullying exposure, frequency of weekly breakfast and BMI are strongly associated with depressive symptoms among students. Mental health education for high risk groups should be strengthened, and coordinated prevention efforts between families and schools are recommended.
3.Effect Analysis of Different Interventions to Improve Neuroinflammation in The Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease
Jiang-Hui SHAN ; Chao-Yang CHU ; Shi-Yu CHEN ; Zhi-Cheng LIN ; Yu-Yu ZHOU ; Tian-Yuan FANG ; Chu-Xia ZHANG ; Biao XIAO ; Kai XIE ; Qing-Juan WANG ; Zhi-Tao LIU ; Li-Ping LI
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2025;52(2):310-333
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a central neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive cognitive decline and memory impairment in clinical. Currently, there are no effective treatments for AD. In recent years, a variety of therapeutic approaches from different perspectives have been explored to treat AD. Although the drug therapies targeted at the clearance of amyloid β-protein (Aβ) had made a breakthrough in clinical trials, there were associated with adverse events. Neuroinflammation plays a crucial role in the onset and progression of AD. Continuous neuroinflammatory was considered to be the third major pathological feature of AD, which could promote the formation of extracellular amyloid plaques and intracellular neurofibrillary tangles. At the same time, these toxic substances could accelerate the development of neuroinflammation, form a vicious cycle, and exacerbate disease progression. Reducing neuroinflammation could break the feedback loop pattern between neuroinflammation, Aβ plaque deposition and Tau tangles, which might be an effective therapeutic strategy for treating AD. Traditional Chinese herbs such as Polygonum multiflorum and Curcuma were utilized in the treatment of AD due to their ability to mitigate neuroinflammation. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and indomethacin had been shown to reduce the level of inflammasomes in the body, and taking these drugs was associated with a low incidence of AD. Biosynthetic nanomaterials loaded with oxytocin were demonstrated to have the capability to anti-inflammatory and penetrate the blood-brain barrier effectively, and they played an anti-inflammatory role via sustained-releasing oxytocin in the brain. Transplantation of mesenchymal stem cells could reduce neuroinflammation and inhibit the activation of microglia. The secretion of mesenchymal stem cells could not only improve neuroinflammation, but also exert a multi-target comprehensive therapeutic effect, making it potentially more suitable for the treatment of AD. Enhancing the level of TREM2 in microglial cells using gene editing technologies, or application of TREM2 antibodies such as Ab-T1, hT2AB could improve microglial cell function and reduce the level of neuroinflammation, which might be a potential treatment for AD. Probiotic therapy, fecal flora transplantation, antibiotic therapy, and dietary intervention could reshape the composition of the gut microbiota and alleviate neuroinflammation through the gut-brain axis. However, the drugs of sodium oligomannose remain controversial. Both exercise intervention and electromagnetic intervention had the potential to attenuate neuroinflammation, thereby delaying AD process. This article focuses on the role of drug therapy, gene therapy, stem cell therapy, gut microbiota therapy, exercise intervention, and brain stimulation in improving neuroinflammation in recent years, aiming to provide a novel insight for the treatment of AD by intervening neuroinflammation in the future.
4.Long noncoding RNA NEAT1 regulates the miR-124-3p/CTNNB1 axis to affect the biological functions of pancreatic cancer cells
Wei CHEN ; Zheng HAN ; Shasha HUANG ; Yishan CAI ; Fang GUO ; Xia TIAN
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2025;34(3):495-505
Background and Aims:Long noncoding RNA(lncRNA)nuclear-enriched abundant transcript 1(NEAT1)is an oncogenic lncRNA that promotes the progression of various cancers through the competing endogenous RNA(ceRNA)mechanism.Using the TargetScan database,we previously identified binding sites between NEAT1 and microRNA-124-3p(miR-124-3p),as well as between miR-124-3p and catenin beta-1(CTNNB1).Therefore,this study was conducted to investigate the expression of NEAT1,miR-124-3p,and CTNNB1 in pancreatic cancer and their interactions affecting pancreatic cancer cell functions.Methods:A dual-luciferase reporter assay was used to validate the relationships among NEAT1,miR-124-3p,and CTNNB1.The expression levels of NEAT1 and miR-124-3p,as well as CTNNB1 protein expression,were detected in pancreatic cancer tissues and adjacent normal tissues,as well as in pancreatic cancer PANC-1 cells and normal pancreatic epithelial H6C7 cells.PANC-1 cells were transfected with NEAT1 siRNA alone or co-transfected with a miR-124-3p inhibitor.After transfection,changes in PANC-1 cell biological functions,epithelial-mesenchymal transition related protein expression,and tumor growth ability in mice were assessed.Results:The dual-luciferase reporter assay confirmed the targeting relationships between NEAT1 and miR-124-3p,as well as between miR-124-3p and CTNNB1.NEAT1 and CTNNB1 expression levels were significantly upregulated,while miR-124-3p expression was downregulated in pancreatic cancer tissues(vs.adjacent tissues)and in PANC-1 cells(vs.H6C7 cells)(all P<0.05).NEAT1 siRNA transfection led to decreased NEAT1 and CTNNB1 expression and increased miR-124-3p expression in PANC-1 cells.However,co-transfection with a miR-124-3p inhibitor suppressed the expression changes in miR-124-3p and CTNNB1(all P<0.05).NEAT1 siRNA transfection significantly reduced PANC-1 cell proliferation,migration,and invasion,while promoting apoptosis.Additionally,E-cadherin protein expression was upregulated,whereas N-cadherin and vimentin protein expression were downregulated.Tumor growth in mice was also significantly inhibited(all P<0.05).These changes were attenuated upon co-transfection with the miR-124-3p inhibitor(all P<0.05).Conclusion:NEAT1 may act as a ceRNA by competitively binding to miR-124-3p,thereby attenuating miR-124-3p-mediated inhibition of CTNNB1.This leads to CTNNB1 upregulation,ultimately promoting the malignant biological behavior of pancreatic cancer cells.
5.High Expression of RPL22L1 in Colorectal Cancer and its Correlation With Patients' Poor Prognosis and Glucose Metabolism of Tumor Cells
Shasha CAI ; Changfa YU ; Yaping JIANG ; Darong DUAN ; Han FANG ; Wenxiao CHEN ; Jinxing XIA
Chinese Journal of Gastroenterology 2025;30(3):139-145
Background:Ribosomal protein L22-like 1(RPL22L1)exerts regulatory effects on various malignant tumors such as lung cancer,prostate cancer,and cervical cancer.However,its role in colorectal cancer(CRC)remains unclear.Aims:To investigate the expression of RPL22L1 in CRC and its role in patients' prognosis and glucose metabolism of tumor cells.Methods:A total of 142 newly diagnosed CRC patients admitted to the Taizhou First People's Hospital from February 2022 to June 2024 were enrolled.The expression levels of RPL22L1 mRNA and protein were detected by quantitative real-time PCR and immunohistochemistry,respectively.The correlation between RPL22L1 expression and clinicopathological characteristics was analyzed.Kaplan-Meier survival analysis was used to evaluate the impact of RPL22L1 expression on the prognosis of CRC patients.RPL22L1 siRNA was transfected into SW480 cells to establish a low-expression cell model.Cell proliferation was assessed by CCK-8 assay,cell migration by Transwell chamber assay,and apoptosis by flow cytometry.Gene set enrichment analysis(GSEA)was performed to evaluate the effect of RPL22L1 on glucose metabolism of tumor cells.Results:The expression levels of RPL22L1 mRNA and protein were significantly higher in CRC tissues than in adjacent normal tissues(all P<0.05).The expression level of RPL22L1 mRNA was correlated with the TNM stage and carcinoembryonic antigen level of CRC(all P<0.05).Kaplan-Meier analysis showed that the cumulative survival rate of high RPL22L1 mRNA expression group was significantly lower than that of low-expression group(P=0.027).The expression level of RPL22L1 mRNA was significantly higher in SW480 cells than in normal intestinal epithelial cells(P<0.001).After inhibiting RPL22L1 expression,the proliferation and migration capacities of SW480 cells were significantly decreased(all P<0.05),the apoptosis rate was significantly increased(P=0.005),and the lactate level and relative glucose uptake level were significantly reduced(all P<0.05).GSEA indicated that RPL22L1 gene was associated with glycolysis/gluconeo-genesis(P=0.02).Conclusions:RPL22L1 is highly expressed in CRC and is associated with poor prognosis of patients,suggesting its potential as a molecular target for CRC therapy.Furthermore,RPL22L1 may promote the tumorigenesis and progression of CRC by modulating glucose metabolism.
6.Long noncoding RNA NEAT1 regulates the miR-124-3p/CTNNB1 axis to affect the biological functions of pancreatic cancer cells
Wei CHEN ; Zheng HAN ; Shasha HUANG ; Yishan CAI ; Fang GUO ; Xia TIAN
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2025;34(3):495-505
Background and Aims:Long noncoding RNA(lncRNA)nuclear-enriched abundant transcript 1(NEAT1)is an oncogenic lncRNA that promotes the progression of various cancers through the competing endogenous RNA(ceRNA)mechanism.Using the TargetScan database,we previously identified binding sites between NEAT1 and microRNA-124-3p(miR-124-3p),as well as between miR-124-3p and catenin beta-1(CTNNB1).Therefore,this study was conducted to investigate the expression of NEAT1,miR-124-3p,and CTNNB1 in pancreatic cancer and their interactions affecting pancreatic cancer cell functions.Methods:A dual-luciferase reporter assay was used to validate the relationships among NEAT1,miR-124-3p,and CTNNB1.The expression levels of NEAT1 and miR-124-3p,as well as CTNNB1 protein expression,were detected in pancreatic cancer tissues and adjacent normal tissues,as well as in pancreatic cancer PANC-1 cells and normal pancreatic epithelial H6C7 cells.PANC-1 cells were transfected with NEAT1 siRNA alone or co-transfected with a miR-124-3p inhibitor.After transfection,changes in PANC-1 cell biological functions,epithelial-mesenchymal transition related protein expression,and tumor growth ability in mice were assessed.Results:The dual-luciferase reporter assay confirmed the targeting relationships between NEAT1 and miR-124-3p,as well as between miR-124-3p and CTNNB1.NEAT1 and CTNNB1 expression levels were significantly upregulated,while miR-124-3p expression was downregulated in pancreatic cancer tissues(vs.adjacent tissues)and in PANC-1 cells(vs.H6C7 cells)(all P<0.05).NEAT1 siRNA transfection led to decreased NEAT1 and CTNNB1 expression and increased miR-124-3p expression in PANC-1 cells.However,co-transfection with a miR-124-3p inhibitor suppressed the expression changes in miR-124-3p and CTNNB1(all P<0.05).NEAT1 siRNA transfection significantly reduced PANC-1 cell proliferation,migration,and invasion,while promoting apoptosis.Additionally,E-cadherin protein expression was upregulated,whereas N-cadherin and vimentin protein expression were downregulated.Tumor growth in mice was also significantly inhibited(all P<0.05).These changes were attenuated upon co-transfection with the miR-124-3p inhibitor(all P<0.05).Conclusion:NEAT1 may act as a ceRNA by competitively binding to miR-124-3p,thereby attenuating miR-124-3p-mediated inhibition of CTNNB1.This leads to CTNNB1 upregulation,ultimately promoting the malignant biological behavior of pancreatic cancer cells.
7.Mechanism of Lizhong decoction in treating cold-damp diarrhea through network pharmacology,molecular docking and animal experiments
Hao ZHANG ; Wen-wen MI ; Rong-xia GUO ; Chun NIU ; Bao-xia CHEN ; Peng JI ; Yan-ming WEI ; Fang YANG ; Zhen-he LI ; Yong-li HUA
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(8):1552-1561
Aim To explore the key components and mechanisms of Lizhong decoction in treating rats with cold-damp diarrhea based on network pharmacology,molecular docking technology and animal experiments.Methods By literature review and database collec-tion,the components of Lizhong decoction,therapeutic targets,and the mapping with diarrhea disease targets were conducted to construct an intersection target pro-tein-protein interaction network for screening core tar-gets,and GO and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis was performed to build an"active component-target-pathway"network,followed by molecular docking vali-dation.Forty-eight rats were randomly divided into the normal control group(K),model group(DG),Lizhong decoction group(LZDG),and Pulsatilla decoction group(BTDG).Subsequently,a rat cold-damp diar-rhea model was established using Senna combined with low-temperature high-humidity environment,and the rats were intervened with Lizhong decoction and Pul-satilla decoction.HE staining was used to detect path-ological changes in intestinal tissue,ELISA was em-ployed to measure the levels of peripheral blood IL-6,IL-10,IL-1 β,and TNF-α,and western blot was used to determine the expression of colon tight junction pro-teins.Results Network pharmacology initially identi-fied 125 compounds in Lizhong decoction,5 186 drug target components,438 disease targets,and 60"drug-disease"shared targets.GO and KEGG enrichment a-nalysis showed that signaling pathways such as IL-17 and TNF were highly enriched.Molecular docking in-dicated that the core components of the drug had good binding activity with corresponding key targets.Liz-hong decoction could effectively improve the clinical symptoms of rats with cold-damp diarrhea,and com-pared with the DG group,the diarrhea rate,diarrhea in-dex,and other related indicators also gradually de-creased to normal levels.Compared with the DG group,the LZDG group showed reduced inflammation levels and a recovery in energy metabolism levels.Conclusion It can regulate targets such as MMP9 and IL-17 signaling pathways through multi-components like Calycosin and formononetin to exert its therapeutic effect on cold-damp diarrhea.
8.Consensus on informed consent for orthodontic treatment
Yang CAO ; Bing FANG ; Zuolin JIN ; Hong HE ; Yuxing BAI ; Lin WANG ; Haiping LU ; Zhihe ZHAO ; Tianmin XU ; Weiran LI ; Min HU ; Jinlin SONG ; Jun WANG ; Fang JIN ; Ding BAI ; Xianglong HAN ; Yuehua LIU ; Bin YAN ; Jie GUO ; Jiejun SHI ; Yongming LI ; Zhihua LI ; Xiuping WU ; Jiangtian HU ; Linyu XU ; Lin LIU ; Yi LIU ; Yanqin LU ; Wensheng MA ; Shuixue MO ; Liling REN ; Shuxia CUI ; Yongjie FAN ; Jianguang XU ; Lulu XU ; Zhijun ZHENG ; Peijun WANG ; Rui ZOU ; Chufeng LIU ; Lunguo XIA ; Li HU ; Weicai WANG ; Liping WU ; Xiaoxing KOU ; Jiali TAN ; Yuanbo LIU ; Bowen MENG ; Yuantao HAO ; Lili CHEN
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2025;60(12):1327-1336
This consensus was developed by the Orthodontic Society of the Chinese Stomatological Association to provide a systematic, scientific, and practical guideline for informed consent in orthodontic care. Orthodontic treatment is typically lengthy, highly individualized, and involves multiple factors such as growth and development, occlusal function, and facial esthetics. Rapid technological advances and diverse risk profiles make the traditional reliance on orthodontist experience or institutional templates insufficient to ensure patients′ full understanding and autonomous decision-making. To address this, the expert panel conducted extensive reviews of domestic and international guidelines, analyzed representative dispute cases, and performed multicenter patient-clinician surveys. Using a multi-round Delphi method, the group established a standardized informed consent framework covering the initial consultation, treatment, and retention phases. The consensus emphasizes that informed consent is not only a fundamental legal and ethical requirement but also a key step in building trust, improving patient compliance, and enhancing treatment satisfaction. Orthodontists should clearly and comprehensively explain treatment plans, potential risks, uncertainties, and associated costs, while respecting the autonomy of patients or guardians, and maintain continuous communication and dynamic evaluation throughout the treatment process. The release of this consensus provides unified and authoritative guidance for clinical orthodontics, helping to standardize informed consent, enhance its transparency, safeguard patient rights, reduce medical risks, and promote high-quality, sustainable development of orthodontic practice.
9.Cross-sectional survey of healthcare-associated infection in 5 736 medical institutions across China in 2024
Cui ZENG ; Wuqiang GAO ; Fu QIAO ; Hui ZHAO ; Xu FANG ; Linping LI ; Xiuwen CHEN ; Jiansen CHEN ; Dan LI ; Yuan ZHOU ; Lingli YU ; Qinglan MENG ; Xia MOU ; Lijuan XIONG ; Weiguang LI ; Ding LIU ; Jiaqing XIAO ; Limei OU ; Baozhen LI ; Jun YIN ; Haojun ZHANG ; Qiang FU ; Qun LU ; Biao WU ; Ya-wei XING ; Shumei SUN ; Shuncai WANG ; Longmin DU ; Jingping ZHANG ; Wen-ying HE ; Gui CHENG ; Nan REN ; Xun HUANG ; Anhua WU
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2025;24(11):1572-1583
Objective To understand the current situation of healthcare-associated infection(HAI)in China,pro-vide data support and decision-making basis for formulating scientific and effective strategies for HAI prevention and control.Methods A nationwide cross-sectional survey on HAI was conducted among various types and levels of medical institutions in China according to a unified protocol of bedside surveys and case investigations.Results In 2024,a total of 5 736 medical institutions and 2 751 765 patients were surveyed.Among them,34 889 HAI cases were identified,with a prevalence rate of 1.27%.The number of HAI episodes was 38 032,and case prevalence rate was 1.38%.The prevalence rate of HAI in medical institutions in different regions of China ranged from 0.66%to 2.35%.Among medical institutions of different scales,those with a bed capacity of ≥900 had the high-est incidence of HAI,reaching 1.65%.The most common infection site was the lower respiratory tract(44.66%),followed by the urinary tract(12.94%),surgical site(9.32%),upper respiratory tract(7.02%),and bloodstream infection(5.78%).The top 3 departments with the highest HAI rates were the general intensive care unit(10.02%),department of neurosurgery(5.51%),and department(group)of hematology(5.34%).A total of 23 238 strains of HAI pathogens were detected,with 10 714 strains(46.10%)from lower respiratory tract speci-mens.The top 5 detected strains were Klebsiella pneumoniae(14.76%),Pseudomonas aeruginosa(13.33%),Escherichia coli(12.79%),Acinetobacter baumannii(9.23%),and Staphylococcus aureus(7.88%).231 944 pa-tients underwent class Ⅰ incision surgery were monitored,with 1 647 cases experienced surgical site infection,and the prevalence rate of surgical site infection was 0.71%.The number of patients who should undergo pathogen de-tection(patients receiving therapeutic and therapeutic combined prophylactic antimicrobial agents)was 715 179,while the actual number was 480 492,with a pathogen detection rate of 67.18%.425 225 patients received patho-genic detection before treatment,with a detection rate of 59.46%.Conclusion The overall HAI prevalence in Chi-na is lower,showing disparities among medical institutions of different regions and scales.Therefore,precise imple-mentation of measures is necessary for HAI prevention and control,with a focus on high-risk institutions and high-risk departments,key areas,and critical procedures.All levels of medical institutions should continuously reduce the incidence of HAI by strengthening monitoring,standardizing the use of antimicrobial agents,and reinforcing basic HAI prevention and control measures.
10.Research progress on health information-seeking behavior of patients with chronic diseases
Xia QING ; Xueshuang CHEN ; Fengwang XUE ; Qingmei FANG ; Shengmin GUO
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(9):1127-1132
Chronic diseases have become one of the major threats to human health. Health information-seeking behavior plays a positive role in effectively managing the health status of chronic disease patients and enhancing their self-management capabilities. This article summarizes the concept, assessment tools, current status, and influencing factors of health information-seeking behavior among chronic disease patients. It provides strategies and suggestions to offer references for developing intervention strategies for chronic disease patients' health information-seeking behavior.


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