1.Interventional Effect and Mechanisms of Renqing Mangjue on MNNG-induced Malignant Transformation of Gastric Mucosal Epithelial Cells
Peiping CHEN ; Fengyu HUANG ; Xinzhuo ZHANG ; Xiangying KONG ; Ziqing XIAO ; Yanxi LI ; Xiaohui SU ; Na LIN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(8):69-77
ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the intervention effect of Renqing Mangjue on the malignant transformation of gastric mucosal epithelial cells induced by N-methyl-N′-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine (MNNG) and to explore its molecular mechanism in preventing precancerous lesions of gastric cancer based on the cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)/protein kinase G (PKG)/mitogen-activated protein kinase (MEK)/extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) signaling pathway. MethodsHuman gastric mucosal epithelial cells (GES-1) were initially induced by MNNG to establish a precancerous cell model (MC cells). The effective concentration of MNNG for inducing malignant transformation in GES-1 cells was screened using the cell proliferation activity decection (CCK-8) assay, and the effective concentration of Renqing Mangjue for inhibiting the proliferation of transformed GES-1 cells was also determined. GES-1 cells were divided into a blank control group, a model group, and treatment groups with Renqing Mangjue at concentrations of 1, 3, 10, and 30 mg·L-1. Furthermore, the effects of Renqing Mangjue on the migratory ability and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) characteristics of GES-1 malignant transformed cells were evaluated using Transwell migration assays, wound healing assays, and real-time quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR). Additionally, candidate chemical components and target sites of Renqing Mangjue were obtained from the TCMIP v2.0 database, and disease targets at various stages of gastric cancer precursors were sourced from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. Pathway enrichment analysis was performed using the Metascape database to predict the potential mechanisms of action of Renqing Mangjue. Finally, the protective mechanism of Renqing Mangjue against gastric cancer precursors was validated through Western blot analysis. ResultsAt a concentration of 20 μmol·L-1, MNNG exhibited an inhibition rate of approximately 50% on GES-1 cells (P<0.01), and at this concentration, the GES-1 cells displayed biological characteristics indicative of malignant transformation. In contrast, Renqing Mangjue had no significant effect on the proliferation of normal GES-1 cells, but significantly inhibited the proliferation of MC cells (P<0.01) and markedly reduced their migratory capacity (P<0.01). Moreover, it also increased the mRNA expression level of E-cadherin during the EMT process (P<0.05), while inhibiting the expression of both N-cadherin and the transcription factor Snail mRNA (P<0.05, P<0.01). Network predictions suggested that Renqing Mangjue may prevent gastric cancer precursors through modulating the cGMP/PKG and MAPK/ERK signaling pathways. Furthermore, Western blot results indicated that Renqing Mangjue upregulated the expression of PKG and NPRB (B-type natriuretic peptide receptor) proteins in the cGMP/PKG pathway (P<0.01), while downregulating the expression of the downstream proteins MEK and ERK (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionIn summary, Renqing Mangjue can prevent gastric cancer precursors by inhibiting the proliferation and migration of malignant transformed GES-1 cells, thereby delaying the EMT process. The underlying mechanisms may be related to the activation of the cGMP/PKG pathway and the inhibition of the MEK/ERK signaling pathway.
2.Protective Effect of Bushen Zhuyun Prescription on Abortion Rats with Kidney Deficiency-Corpus Luteum Inhibition Syndrome via ERα/PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathwa
Changyue SONG ; Siyu LI ; Fengyu HUANG ; Mingzhu QI ; Daiyue DING ; Shuangfei DENG ; Heqiao LI ; Jinghong XIE ; Guohua WANG ; Chen ZANG ; Hong XU ; Xiaohui SU ; Xiangying KONG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(24):107-116
ObjectiveTo investigate the protective effects and mechanisms of Bushen Zhuyun prescription (BSZY) on abortion rats with kidney deficiency-corpus luteum inhibition syndrome. MethodsAn abortion rat model with kidney deficiency-corpus luteum inhibition syndrome was constructed. Pregnant mice aged 8-10 weeks were randomly divided into a control group (Control), a model group (Model), low-dose BSZY (BSZY-L), medium-dose BSZY (BSZY-M), and high-dose BSZY (BSZY-H) groups (2.57, 5.14, 10.28 g·kg-¹), and a Zishen Yutai Pill (ZSYT) group (1.575 g·kg-¹). Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used to evaluate histopathological changes in ovarian and decidual tissue of rats in each group. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was employed to measure levels of estrogen (E₂), progesterone (P), luteinizing hormone (LH), prolactin (PRL), and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in serum. The candidate targets of BSZY were obtained from the Traditional Chinese Medicine System Pharmacology Platform (TCMSP) and Integrative Pharmacology-based Research Platform of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCMIP) v2.0 databases, while disease targets for recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) were retrieved from GeneCards, DrugBank, Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM), and Therapeutic Target Database (TTD). The intersection targets were identified by the Venny 2.1.0 platform. Pathway enrichment analysis was conducted based on the Metascape database to predict the potential mechanisms of BSZY. Additionally. Western blot was used to verify the effects of BSZY on the expression of estrogen receptor (ERα), phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K), and protein kinase B (Akt) and explore its protective mechanism on RSA rats. ResultsCompared with the control group, the model group exhibited significantly decreased uterine, ovarian, and embryonic wet weights (P<0.05, P<0.01), with an abortion rate of 57.18%. The ovarian tissue showed varying degrees of reduction in primordial follicles, primary follicles, mature follicles, and corpora lutea, along with a large number of atretic follicles. The endometrium was thinner, and decidual tissue exhibited cellular edema and disorganized arrangement. In contrast, compared with the model group, the BSZY groups at all doses and the ZSYT group demonstrated increased uterine, ovarian, and embryonic wet weights, along with a reduced abortion rate. The number of primordial follicles, primary follicles, mature follicles, and corpora lutea increased, while atretic follicles decreased. The endometrium thickened, and decidual tissue displayed normal cellular structure with tight arrangement. Additionally, the model group showed significantly decreased levels of E₂, P, PRL, and FSH in serum (P<0.05, P<0.01), along with a decreasing trend in LH level. In contrast, the BSZY groups at all doses exhibited significantly elevated levels of E₂, P, LH, PRL, and FSH in serum (P<0.05, P<0.01). Network pharmacology predictions suggested that BSZY may exert protective effects against abortion in rats by activating the ERα/PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. Western blot results confirmed that BSZY significantly upregulated the expression of ERα, PI3K, and p-Akt proteins (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionBSZY has a protective effect on the abortion rats with kidney deficiency-corpus luteum inhibition syndrome, possibly by activating the ERα/PI3K/Akt signaling pathway to reduce ovarian apoptosis and regulate endocrine function, thereby lowering the abortion rate.
3.Mechanism of Total Glucosides of Paeony in Attenuating Neurotoxicity of Aqueous Extract of Strychni Semen via GRIN2A/PLCB1/PRKCG Signaling Pathway
Siyu LI ; Kun YANG ; Changyue SONG ; Peiping CHEN ; Xinzhuo ZHANG ; Mingzhu QI ; Xiaohui SU ; Xiangying KONG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(23):56-63
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of total glucosides of paeony (TGP) on neurotoxicity induced by aqueous extract of Strychni Semen (SA) in mice and to explore its mechanism. MethodThirty-two male KM mice were randomly divided into normal group,SA group (19.5 mg·kg-1),TGP group (225 mg·kg-1),and SA+TGP group (SA 19.5 mg·kg-1+TGP 225 mg·kg-1). The open field test and beam walking test were used to observe the behavioral changes in mice. Pathological changes in the Nissl bodies of the cerebral cortex were assessed through Nissl staining. The levels of malondialdehyde (MDA),glutamate (Glu) in the mouse brain tissue,and serum levels of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) were detected using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Transcriptome sequencing was employed to analyze gene expression profiles in the brain tissue. Common differentially expressed genes (DEGs) underwent gene ontology (GO) and kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes (KEGG) enrichment analyses. The mRNA expression levels of key targets were determined using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR). ResultCompared with the normal group,the SA group exhibited significant increases in side-to-side distance and average speed in the open field test,as well as increased walking time on the balance beam. The axons of cortical neurons were absent,and the levels of Glu and MDA in the brain tissue were significantly elevated (P<0.05,P<0.01),along with a notable increase in serum 5-HT levels (P<0.05). In contrast to the SA group,the SA+TGP group significantly reduced the side-to-side distance,average speed,and balance beam walking time (P<0.05 or P<0.01). The neuronal axons were clearly visible,and levels of 5-HT,Glu,and MDA were decreased (P<0.05,P<0.01). Transcriptome analysis indicated that TGP could regulate the glutamate receptor,ionotropic,N-methyl-D-aspartate 2a (GRIN2A)/phospholipase C β1 (PLCB1)/protein kinase C,gamma (PRKCG) signaling pathway. Compared with the normal group,SA significantly decreased the expression of GRIN2A,PLCB1,and PRKCG genes in the mouse brain (P<0.01),while the mRNA levels of GRIN2A and PRKCG significantly increased after TGP administration (P<0.05,P<0.01). ConclusionSA induces significant neurotoxicity in the mouse brain,and TGP significantly alleviates SA-induced neurological damage,potentially through the GRIN2A/PLCB1/PRKCG signaling pathway.
4.Co-word cluster analysis of hot nursing research on adverse reactions of chemotherapy drugs in cancer patients in recent 5 years
Liming SHAN ; Peiyu LIN ; Xiaofang FANG ; Jiajia CHEN ; Xiangying YANG ; Li NING ; Yimin LI
China Modern Doctor 2024;62(3):93-96
Objective To analyzes the current status and hot spots of nursing of adverse drug reactions in chemotherapy for cancer patients,and provides reference for future research.Methods Literature related to the nursing of chemotherapy adverse drug reactions in cancer patients from 2018 to 2022 was retrieved from CNKI,Wanfang and VIP databases,and statistical analysis was conducted using bibliometrics.CiteSpace information visualization software was used to describe and analyze high-frequency keywords and to describe their graphs.Results A total of 1112 literatures were included,distributed in 256 domestic journals,and 537 literatures were co-authored,with a co-authored rate of 48.29%.Gastrointestinal reaction,cancer-induced fatigue,traditional Chinese medicine nursing,evidence-based nursing,negative emotion are the hot issues in this field.Conclusion The future nursing intervention for adverse reactions of cancer patients should adopt evidence-based nursing method to develop intervention programs.The research in this field has the problems of small sample size and single institution.It is suggested that the cooperation between authors and institutions should be strengthened in the future research,so as to build a closer cooperation network and a stable cooperation group.To construct nursing intervention plan and effect evaluation criteria suitable for nursing of adverse reactions of chemotherapy drugs in cancer patients.To ensure the safety of the intervention process,we should actively carry out multidisciplinary collaboration.
5.Expert consensus on the diagnosis and therapy of endo-periodontal lesions
Chen BIN ; Zhu YANAN ; Lin MINKUI ; Zhang YANGHENG ; Li YANFEN ; Ouyang XIANGYING ; Ge SONG ; Lin JIANG ; Pan YAPING ; Xu YAN ; Ding YI ; Ge SHAOHUA ; Chen FAMING ; Song ZHONGCHEN ; Jiang SHAOYUN ; Sun JIANG ; Luo LIJUN ; Ling JUNQI ; Chen ZHI ; Yue LIN ; Zhou XUEDONG ; Yan FUHUA
International Journal of Oral Science 2024;16(3):381-389
Endo-periodontal lesions(EPLs)involve both the periodontium and pulp tissue and have complicated etiologies and pathogenic mechanisms,including unique anatomical and microbiological characteristics and multiple contributing factors.This etiological complexity leads to difficulties in determining patient prognosis,posing great challenges in clinical practice.Furthermore,EPL-affected teeth require multidisciplinary therapy,including periodontal therapy,endodontic therapy and others,but there is still much debate about the appropriate timing of periodontal therapy and root canal therapy.By compiling the most recent findings on the etiology,pathogenesis,clinical characteristics,diagnosis,therapy,and prognosis of EPL-affected teeth,this consensus sought to support clinicians in making the best possible treatment decisions based on both biological and clinical evidence.
6.Dosimetric effects of prone immobilization devices combined with a belly-board in intensity-modulated radiotherapy for gynecologic cancers
Jie DONG ; Donghui WANG ; Zhenghuan LI ; Fantu KONG ; Luxi CHEN ; Huamei YAN ; Xiangying XU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2023;43(1):23-29
Objective:To investigate the dosimetric effects of prone immobilization devices combined with a belly board (PIDBBs) in the intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for gynecologic cancers.Methods:A total of 20 patients with cervical or endometrial cancer treated with radiotherapy in the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University from August 2020 to June 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. Two sets of body contours were outlined for each patient. One set of body contours did not contain the immobilization devices, and the other contour set included the immobilization devices. For each patient, doses were calculated for the two sets of contours using the same 7-field IMRT plan and were recorded as Plan without and Plan with. The dosimetric difference caused by the immobilization devices was assessed by comparing the parameter values in the dose-volume histograms (DVHs) and by plan subtraction. The Gafchromic EBT3 film and anthropomorphic phantom were used to verify the calculated doses. Results:The target coverage and average dose of Plan with were lower than those of Plan without. Specifically, the V50 Gy, V49 Gy, and Dmean of planning target volume (PTV) decreased by 19.75%, 7.99%, and 2.54% ( t = 8.96, 10.49, 22.09, P < 0.01), respectively. The V40 Gy, V30 Gy, V20 Gy, V15 Gy, and Dmean of skins increased by 51.79%, 51.05%, 45.72%, 33.63% and 10.80% ( t = -2.54, -5.63, -15.57, -24.06, -13.88, P < 0.01), respectively. Doses to other organs at risk (OARs) showed no significant differences. As indicated by the EBT3 measurements, the doses to skins of the abdomen and pelvis on the anthropomorphic phantom increased by approximately 37.24% ( t = 10.86, P<0.01). Conclusions:Although PIDBBs can effectively reduce the low dose to the small intestine, the radiation attenuation caused by them can reduce the PTV coverage of radiotherapy plans and increase the doses to abdominal and pelvic skins sharply, especially for patients requiring irradiation of the groin and perineum.
7.Temporal benefits of endurance running on self-control in sedentary university students
XU Youliang, ZHANG Zixian, WANG Xiangying, CHEN Yujun
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(8):1160-1164
Objective:
To investigate the effects of endurance running at different intensities on self-control of sedentary university students, and to reveal the immediate and sustained effects of exercise on cognitive control.
Methods:
Ninety students with sedentary behaviors from 7 universities in a university city in Shandong Province were selected by cluster stratified random sampling. 21, 23, 21 and 25 students in the high, medium and low intensity groups and the blank control group completed the 30min endurance running exercise, combined with the willingness of the subjects. The Stroop test was conducted immediately after exercise, 5, 15 and 30 min after exercise, and the correct rate and response time of the Stroop test were used as two indicators of self-control.
Results:
In the immediate post-exercise period, the correct response time for the control group ( 774.03 ±127.85)ms], the high-intensity group [(745.37±109.59)ms], the moderate-intensity group [(627.90±129.18)ms] and the low-intensity group [(689.90±129.79)ms] were statistically significant ( F =6.27, P <0.05). The correct rate for the control group [(94.40±2.02)%], the low-intensity group [(95.38±1.96)%], the high-intensity group [(92.43±2.32)%] and the moderate-intensity group [(96.39±1.08)%] were statistically significant ( F =14.87, P <0.05). High-intensity endurance running exercise was able to achieve the best performance at 30 min and beyond on the Stroop test response and correctness ( P <0.05), while moderate-intensity endurance running had a better effect on improving self-control than low-intensity endurance running at 30 min post-exercise.
Conclusion
High and moderate-intensity endurance running exercises can effectively improve self-control in sedentary university students. It is recommended that moderate or high intensity endurance running be performed as the body can tolerate it to improve self-control and cognitive ability.
8.Research Progress of Yao Medicine Jasminum Pentaneurum Hand.-Mazz and the Predictive Analysis on Its Q-Markers
Xiangying WANG ; Meng ZHANG ; Erwei HAO ; Jinling XIE ; Zhuang CHEN ; Jiagang DENG ; Xiaotao HOU ; Wei WEI
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;25(11):3615-3625
Jasminum pentaneurum Hand.-Mazz is widely used in Yao areas,but there are few reports on its composition,pharmacological effects,and quality markers(Q-markers)both domestically and internationally.On the basis of previous research,this article is based on the"Five Principles"of Q-marker research,predicting and analyzing the Q-marker of Jasminum pentaneurum Hand.-Mazz from aspects such as resource distribution,composition,traditional efficacy,plant phylogeny,and component specificity,providing a basis for further in-depth research.
9.Imaging study of elderly first-ever ischemic stroke patients with asymptomatic coronary artery disease
Chen WANG ; Xiangying DU ; Yan LI ; Zhigang QI ; Jie LU
Chinese Journal of Geriatric Heart Brain and Vessel Diseases 2023;25(12):1264-1268
Objective To explore imaging predictors in elderly patients with first-ever ischemic stroke combined with asymptomatic coronary artery disease(ACAD).Methods A total of 241 non-cardioembolic ischemic stroke patients within 14 d of symptom onset admitted to the neuro-logical department of our hospital from September 2019 to November 2021 were consecutively en-rolled.Based on the diagnosis,they were divided into an ACAD group(103 cases)and a non-ACAD group(138 cases).All patients underwent routine brain MRI and hybrid coronary and cer-vicocephalic CT angiography.Logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors influencing the presence of ACAD in these patients.Results The ACAD group had significantly larger ratios of males,smoking,silent brain infarcts(SBI,both single and multiple),positive stenosis in in-tracranial arteries,numbers of positive stenotic segments in intracranial and extracranial arteries,and total number of positive stenotic segments in head and neck arteries when compared with the non-ACAD group(P<0.05,P<0.01).Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that both single and multiple SBI were independent risk factors for ACAD(OR=4.474,95%CI:2.057-9.731,P=0.001;OR=8.071,95%CI:3.945-16.513,P=0.001).Conclusion SBI is an independ-ent predictive factor for ACAD in elderly patients with first-ever ischemic stroke,and it has better predictive value than cerebral white matter hyperintensities and intracranial/extracranial arterial stenosis for ACAD.
10.Intervention Effect and Mechanism of Qingmei Compound on Acute Gouty Arthritis Based on NLRP3 Pathway
Jingbo WANG ; Micun ZHONG ; Kun YANG ; Panpan ZHU ; Xueying TAO ; Xiaohui SU ; Yueping CHEN ; Xiangying KONG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(18):70-76
ObjectiveTo investigate the therapeutic effect of Qingmei compound on acute gouty arthritis (AGA) in rats and preliminarily clarify its mechanism. MethodForty male SD rats were randomly divided into a blank group, a model group, a colchicine group (0.3 mg·kg-1), and low- and high-dose Qingmei compound groups (200 and 400 mg·kg-1), with eight rats in each group. The AGA model was induced by injecting 50 g·L-1 monosodium urate (MSU) into the ankle joint of the rats except those in the blank group. The ankle swelling index was measured before and 6, 24, and 48 h after modeling. The pathological changes in the joint tissues of AGA rats were observed by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining. The expression of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) in the joint tissues of rats was detected by immunohistochemistry. The protein expression of NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) pathway and key proteins in the joint tissues of rats was detected by Western blot. ResultCompared with the blank group, the model group showed increased ankle swelling index, synovial hyperplasia, and inflammatory infiltration, and up-regulated expression of IL-1β, TNF-α, and NLRP3 proteins in the ankle joint and the ratio of Caspase-1 shear body to Caspase-1 precursor protein (Caspase-1 p20/Caspase-1) (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the Qingmei compound groups showed reduced ankle swelling index of AGA rats, especially the low-dose Qingmei compound group (P<0.01). Meanwhile, Qingmei compound inhibited synovial hyperplasia and inflammatory infiltration (P<0.01) and reduced the levels of IL-1β, TNF-α, and NLRP3 proteins and Caspase-1 p20/Caspase-1 in joint tissues (P<0.01). ConclusionQingmei Compound can significantly alleviate the joint swelling and inflammatory infiltration of AGA, and its mechanism may be related to the inhibition of the NLRP3 signaling pathway.


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