1.Deubiquitinase OTUD6A alleviates acetaminophen-induced liver injury by targeting EZH2 to reduce cell death in hepatocytes.
Yanni ZHAO ; Tianyang JIN ; Tingxin XU ; Yi FANG ; Qingsong ZHENG ; Wu LUO ; Weiwei ZHU ; Yue CHEN ; Jiong WANG ; Yi CHEN ; Wei ZUO ; Lijiang HUANG ; Guang LIANG ; Yi WANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(9):4772-4788
Acetaminophen (APAP) is the primary cause of drug-induced acute liver failure. Ovarian tumor deubiquitinase 6A (OTUD6A), a recently discovered deubiquitinase of the OTU family, has been primarily studied in tumor contexts. However, its role in APAP-induced liver injury (AILI) remains unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the involvement of OTUD6A in the pathogenesis of AILI. Our findings demonstrated a substantial upregulation of OTUD6A in both the liver tissue and isolated hepatocytes of mice following APAP stimulation. OTUD6A knockout exacerbated APAP-induced inflammation, hepatocyte necrosis, and liver injury, whereas OTUD6A overexpression alleviated these pathologies. Mechanistically, OTUD6A directly interacted with the enhancer of zeste homolog 2 (EZH2) and selectively removed K48-linked polyubiquitin chains from EZH2, enhancing its stability. This resulted in increased protein levels of EZH2 and H3K27me3, as well as reduced endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and cell death in hepatocytes. Collectively, our research uncovers a novel role for OTUD6A in mitigating APAP-induced liver injury by promoting EZH2 stabilization.
2.A case report of adrenal malakoplakia
Jinhu CHEN ; Guosheng CHEN ; Xiangshan FAN ; Haoqiang SHI ; Changsheng ZHAN ; Chaozhao LIANG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2025;46(8):617-619
Malakoplakia is a rare granulomatous inflammatory disease,Almost 75% of cases of malakoplakia mainly affect the genitourinary tracts,and a small proportion affect the intestines. Its occurrence in the adrenal gland is extremely rare. We report a case of adrenal malakoplakia. Who was presented to the hospital for chronic left upper abdominal pain and fever. The patient was admitted to our hospital due to the discovery of a huge mass in the left adrenal gland by CT. Pathological features of Michaelis Gutmann bodies(M-G bodies)were observed through adrenal biopsy,which revealed adrenal Malakoplakia. E. coli was cultured from both blood and the pus in the left renal parenchymal aera. After regular antibiotics treatment,the patient's fever symptoms improved compared to before. CT imaging showed that the adrenal mass had decreased in size,indicating effective treatment. Adrenal malakoplakia is easily misdiagnosed as malignant disease because of its radiological occupying performance. And its gold standard is pathology. For patients with symptoms of infection,we recommend urine,blood,pus in the pararenal area culture tests,and treatment with sensitive antibiotics according to the results of drug sensitivity testing.
3.Regulating ferroptosis of osteoblasts by traditional Chinese medicine in treatment of steroid-induced avascular necrosis of femoral head
Mianyu ZHANG ; Jie HAN ; Hao ZENG ; Xiangshan CHEN ; Zhengang GAO
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(1):185-192
BACKGROUND:Some studies have found that ferroptosis of osteoblasts can be an important mechanism to induce the occurrence and development of hormone-induced femoral head necrosis.With the development of Chinese medicine,some scholars have found that some Chinese medicine monomer,Chinese medicine compound and Chinese patent medicine can regulate the ferroptosis of osteoblasts through various pathway mechanisms,and finally play a role in the treatment of steroid-induced avascular necrosis of femoral head. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the relationship between ferroptosis and steroid-induced avascular necrosis of femoral head and the mechanism of Chinese medicine regulating ferroptosis of osteoblasts in the treatment of steroid-induced avascular necrosis of femoral head,so as to provide new ideas for the diagnosis and treatment of steroid-induced avascular necrosis of femoral head. METHODS:With"ferroptosis,steroid-induced avascular necrosis of femoral head,osteoblast,Chinese herbal medicine,glucocorticoid,iron metabolism,reactive oxygen species,glutathione peroxidase"as Chinese search terms,and"ferroptosis,hormonal necrosis of the femoral head,osteoblast,Chinese herbal medicine,glucocorticoid,iron metabolism,ROS,GPX4"as English search terms,the search was conducted on CNKI,PubMed,WanFang,VIP and other databases.The relevant articles on osteoblast ferroptosis and steroid-induced avascular necrosis of femoral head and the regulation of Chinese herbal medicine intervention from the establishment of each database to 2023 were screened.Finally,76 articles were systematically analyzed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Ferroptosis of osteoblasts plays an important role in the pathogenesis of steroid-induced avascular necrosis of femoral head.(2)The occurrence of ferroptosis in osteoblasts is regulated by a variety of mechanisms,such as intracellular iron overload causing ferroptosis.Lipid peroxidation damages cell membrane and causes ferroptosis.Cystine/glutamate reverse transporter induced ferroptosis by influencing glutathione level and glutathione peroxidase 4 activity.Fenton reaction in the cell produces a large number of reactive oxygen species and causes ferroptosis.(3)Chinese medicine monomer icariin,Chinese medicine compound Qinge pills and Chinese patent medicine Bushen Huoxue granules can regulate the occurrence of osteoblast ferroptosis,and help to prevent and treat steroid-induced avascular necrosis of femoral head.(4)The mechanism of ferroptosis in osteoblasts is still unclear.Further investigation on the mechanism of action of both is expected to provide a new choice for clinical treatment of steroid-induced avascular necrosis of femoral head.
4.Extraction process optimization and quality control of Xuetong capsules
Fangjian CHEN ; Juanjuan ZHAO ; Kanti YE ; Yuxin SUN ; Jiyong LIU ; Jun YANG
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2025;43(2):82-86
Objective To optimize the extraction process of Xuetong capsules and establish its quality control method. Methods The extraction process was optimized by orthogonal experiment using ethanol reflux method to investigate the effects of different factors on diphenylstilbene, aloin and extraction yield. The content of 5 anthraquinone compounds in Xuetong capsule was determined by HPLC. Results The optimal extraction process was to add 10 times ethanol, with an ethanol concentration of 70%, and extract 3 times, each time for 1 h; 5 components had a good linear relationship with peak area within a certain concentration range, r>0.999 7; The range of sample recovery rate was 93.66%-96.85%, RSD range of 1.48%-1.66%. The content determination results of the 5 components in three batches of Xuetong capsules were (0.632-0.641), (0.660-0.681), (1.968-1.991), (2.547-2.580), and (1.076-1.101) mg/g. Conclusion The method was accurate, reproducible, and highly feasible, which could be references for producing and improving the quality control standards of Xuetong capsules.
5.2',4'-dihydroxychalcone inhibits the proliferation and migration of colorectal cancer cells by regulating miR-7-5p-induced autophagy
Zhaoxia SU ; Nanmiao WANG ; Dan CHEN ; Youyan HAN ; Yao BI ; Tong WANG ; Renbo AN ; Yingshi PIAO ; Xiangshan REN ; Wenjing LI
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2025;32(7):698-705
Objective:To investigate the molecular mechanism by which 2',4'-dihydroxychalcone(D2)inhibits proliferation,migration,and epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)in colorectal cancer cells through miR-7-5p-mediated autophagy.Methods:Human colorectal cancer cell lines HCT-15 and SW620 were treated with D2 at concentrations of 0,12.5,25,and 50 μmol/L.Cell proliferation and clonogenic capacity were evaluated using MTT and colony formation assays.Cell migration was assessed by wound healing and Transwell assays.WB assay was used to detect the expression of EMT-related proteins,autophagy-related proteins,and key components of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway.Autophagosome formation was visualized by immunofluorescence staining.TCGA database and KEGG pathway analyses were performed to evaluate miR-7-5p expression and its association with colorectal cancer.RT-qPCR was used to quantify miR-7-5p expression,and lentiviral transduction was employed to establish stable miR-7-5p knockdown or overexpression cell lines.Results:D2 significantly inhibited colorectal cancer cell proliferation,migration,and EMT(P<0.05 or P<0.01).TCGA and KEGG analyses revealed that miR-7-5p expression was downregulated in colorectal cancer and closely associated with disease progression.D2 treatment(12.5,25,and 50 μmol/L)significantly upregulated miR-7-5p expression in HCT-15 and SW620 cells(P<0.01).At 25 μmol/L,D2 increased the expression of autophagy-related proteins(LC3 and p-ULK1)and inhibited the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway(P<0.05),accompanied by increased autophagosome formation(P<0.01).In miR-7-5p-knockdown cells treated with D2,the levels of LC3 and p-ULK1 were significantly reduced compared to D2-only treated cells(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Conclusion:D2 upregulates miR-7-5p to induce autophagy,thereby inhibiting colorectal cancer cell proliferation,migration,and EMT,possibly through suppression of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway.
6.A case report of adrenal malakoplakia
Jinhu CHEN ; Guosheng CHEN ; Xiangshan FAN ; Haoqiang SHI ; Changsheng ZHAN ; Chaozhao LIANG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2025;46(8):617-619
Malakoplakia is a rare granulomatous inflammatory disease,Almost 75% of cases of malakoplakia mainly affect the genitourinary tracts,and a small proportion affect the intestines. Its occurrence in the adrenal gland is extremely rare. We report a case of adrenal malakoplakia. Who was presented to the hospital for chronic left upper abdominal pain and fever. The patient was admitted to our hospital due to the discovery of a huge mass in the left adrenal gland by CT. Pathological features of Michaelis Gutmann bodies(M-G bodies)were observed through adrenal biopsy,which revealed adrenal Malakoplakia. E. coli was cultured from both blood and the pus in the left renal parenchymal aera. After regular antibiotics treatment,the patient's fever symptoms improved compared to before. CT imaging showed that the adrenal mass had decreased in size,indicating effective treatment. Adrenal malakoplakia is easily misdiagnosed as malignant disease because of its radiological occupying performance. And its gold standard is pathology. For patients with symptoms of infection,we recommend urine,blood,pus in the pararenal area culture tests,and treatment with sensitive antibiotics according to the results of drug sensitivity testing.
7.Mechanism of m6A methylation regulating bone metabolism for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis
Xiangshan CHEN ; Hua LIU ; Weikang SUN ; Huanan LI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(28):4572-4577
BACKGROUND:The pathogenesis of osteoporosis is complex,and its essence is the weakening of bone formation and the enhancement of bone absorption caused by various reasons,resulting in the imbalance of bone metabolism.In recent years,N6-methyladenosine has been found(N6-methyladenosine,m6A)methylation can prevent and treat osteoporosis by regulating bone metabolism. OBJECTIVE:Taking the regulation of bone metabolism by m6A methylation as an entry point,to systematically sort out and summarize the research progress of m6A methylation in osteoporosis,so as to provide certain theoretical reference bases for the search of new therapeutic targets for osteoporosis. METHODS:CNKI,WanFang,VIP,PubMed,MEDLINE,Nature,and Cochrane databases were retrieved for relevant literature published from database inception to 2023.The keywords were"osteoporosis,m6A methylation,bone metabolism,bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells,osteoblasts,osteoclasts"in Chinese and English.Duplicates and obsolete non-referenced documents were excluded,and a total of 73 standard papers were included for further review. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:m6A methylation can affect the activity and differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells,osteoblasts,and osteoclasts through various pathways to regulate bone metabolism and prevent osteoporosis.The regulatory process of m6A methylation is extremely complex,and its related proteins play different roles in different cells.Even in the same kind of cells,the same type of proteins may have radically different roles,regulating different physiological and pathological processes.
9.Invasive mucinous adenocarcinoma of the lungs versus mixed invasive mucinous and non-mucinous adenocarcinoma:a clinicopathological analysis
Shuangshuang PENG ; Wei LI ; Zhaoya ZHOU ; Biao ZHANG ; Chaoshan WANG ; Xiaohong PU ; Wen YANG ; Jun YANG ; Hongyan WU ; Yao FU ; Jieyu CHEN ; Xiangshan FAN
Chinese Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology 2023;39(11):1328-1333
Purpose To investigate the clinicopathological characteristics,diagnosis,and differential diagnosis of invasive mucinous adenocarcinoma(IMA)and mixed invasive mucinous and non-mucinous adenocarcinoma(mIMA).Methods The clinical data were collected in 36 patients with primary IMA and 17 patients with mIMA,and the expression of TTF-1,CK7,CK20,SATB2,CDX2,EGFR,HNF4a,etc.was detected by immunohistochemical EnVision two-step method.The Sanger se-quencing and the FISH were used for KRAS mutation and NRG1 gene rearrangement detection.The clinicopathological character-istics were analyzed with review of relevant literature.Results There were 9 cases(25.0%)and 3(8.3%)cases of papillary and micropapillary structures in IMA,while 13 cases(76.5%)(P<0.001)and 9 cases(52.9%)(P=0.001)were present in mIMA.There were 5 cases(13.9%)of high nuclear grade of IMA and 10 cases(58.8%)of high nuclear grade of mIMA(P=0.002).TTF-1 had a positive rate of 37.5%in IMA,but 60.0%and 80.0%in the mucinous adenocarcinoma and non-mucinous adenocarcinoma components of mIMA(P=0.021),respectively.The positive rates of CK7,CK20,and CDX2 in IMA were 90.6%,21.9%,and 9.4%,and the positive rates in mucinous adenocarcinoma and non-mucinous adenocarcinoma components of mIMA were 100%,20%,20%and 100%,6.7%,6.7%,respectively and no SATB2 expression was found in all cases.There was no significant difference in the expres-sion of total EGFR and two EGFR mutation-specific antibodies(L858R,DEL19)between IMA and mIMA.There were 3 cases of mucinous adenocarcinoma with L858R positive in mIMA,and 2 of them were negative for non-mueinous adenocarcinoma.In another case,the non-mueinous adenocarcinoma component of mIMA expressed DEL19,but the mucinous adenocarcinoma component was not expressed.The positive rate of HNF4a in IMA was 72.0%(18/25),and those of HNF4a in mucinous adenocarcinoma and non-mucinous adenocarcinoma in mIMA were 41.7%(5/12)and 33.3%(4/12),respectively(P=0.048).KRAS gene sequencing was carried out in 19 cases of IMA,among which 9 cases(47.4%)had mutations,G12D and G12V were most commonly detected,and 4 cases of mIMA were sequenced,but none of them showed KRAS mutations.FISH detection showed that 2 cases(7.1%)IMAs had NRG1 translocation rearrangement.Conclusion Pulmonary mIMA is more aggressive than IMA.For example,mIMA has significantly more papillary structure,micropapillary structure,and high nu-clear grade cases than IMA.The differences in immunohisto-chemical expression and KRAS mutation between the two are sta-tistically significant.
10.Mechanism of Bone Homeostasis Regulation by Autophagy in Osteoporosis and Intervention of Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Review
Jian MO ; Xiangshan CHEN ; Xiaoyun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(21):204-212
Osteoporosis (OP) is a systemic metabolic bone disease caused by various factors, with a high incidence, and its pathogenesis is not yet clear. There is no specific drug for prevention and treatment, making it a significant global public health issue. In recent years, research has found that autophagy plays a role in the development of OP, and intervention in autophagy has become a hot topic in OP treatment. With further research, there has been a gradual increase in studies related to autophagy regulation by traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to treat OP, and the treatment efficacy has been recognized. However, there is still a lack of systematic reviews on the mechanisms of autophagy in OP and the specific targets of TCM intervention in autophagy for OP treatment. Therefore, this article systematically reviewed the impact of autophagy on bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and bone cells in the development of OP, as well as studies on TCM intervention in cell autophagy for OP treatment, aiming to provide a theoretical reference for the treatment of OP and further research in this field.

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