1.Protective effects and mechanisms of luteolin on vascular injury induced by polystyrene microplastics
Deyu ZHU ; Qi HUANG ; Xiao LIANG ; Zhuangzhuang WEI ; Xinyu BAO ; Ping MA ; Yang WU ; Cuiyu BAO
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(3):432-438
ObjectiveTo explore the vascular endothelial injury in male mice caused by exposure to polystyrene microplastics (PS-MPs) and the intervention effect of luteolin on vascular remodeling. Additionally, to investigate the mechanism through the oxidative system and metabolomics. MethodsThirty-two C57BL/6 mice (6-8 weeks old) were randomly divided into the saline group (saline group), the 0.1 mg/kg PS-MPs exposure group (0.1PS-MPs group), the 1 mg/kg PS-MPs exposure group (1PS-MPs group), and the 1 mg/kg PS-MPs + luteolin treatment group (1PS-MPs + Lut group), with 8 mice in each group. After 8 weeks of intervention, the body weight, blood pressure, aortic organ coefficient, and aortic histopathological changes of mice in each group were detected; the total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) lipid metabolism-related indicators in the aorta of mice were detected; the reactive oxygen species (ROS), glutathione (GSH), and malondialdehyde (MDA) oxidative stress-related indicators were detected; the endothelin (ET-1), nitric oxide (NO), vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A), vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1/CD106), and intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1/CD54) endothelial function-related indicators and serum metabolomics were detected. ResultsCompared to the saline group, exposure to PS-MPs resulted in pathological thickening of the mouse aorta, increased aortic organ coefficient, and elevated blood pressure. Lipid metabolism-related indicators, including TC and TG, were elevated, while HDL-C was reduced, indicating lipid metabolism disorder in mice. Oxidative stress markers such as ROS and MDA increased, whereas GSH decreased, demonstrating oxidative damage. Vascular endothelial inflammation and injury markers, including ET-1, VEGF-A, VCAM-1, and ICAM-1, were upregulated, while the vasodilatory substance NO was downregulated, confirming endothelial injury. Furthermore, serum metabolomics results revealed that PS-MPs exposure induced endothelial damage by disrupting metabolic pathways such as the citrate cycle. Compared to the PS-MPs group, luteolin significantly reversed these effects, attenuating oxidative stress and lipid metabolism disorders, and effectively repairing endothelial injury. ConclusionPS-MPs induce vascular toxicity through oxidative stress and lipid metabolism. Luteolin effectively alleviates endothelial damage and vascular remodeling.
2.Male genital system lymphoma:Clinicopathological analysis of 80 cases
Xiao-die ZHOU ; Rong-xin QI ; Bo YU ; Xuan WANG ; Qun-li SHI ; Qiu RAO ; Wei BAO
National Journal of Andrology 2025;31(2):138-143
Objective:To investigate the clinicopathological features and differential diagnosis of male genital system lympho-ma(MGSL).Methods:We retrospectively analyzed the clinicopathological and immunophenotypic features and prognosis of 80 ca-ses of MGSL.Results:The onset age of the MGSL patients ranged from 4 to 85(median 62)years old.All the cases showed non-specificity of the imaging features and clinical manifestations.MGSL was located mainly in the testis(n=66),followed by the pros-tate(n=7),epididymis(n=3),scrotum(n=3)and penile glans(n=1).Diffused large B cell lymphoma(DLBCL)was the most common pathological type(n=62),next came extranodal marginal zone lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue(MALT)(n=7)and other rare types(n=12).During the 1-112-month follow-up of 10 of the 19 patients,1 died at 1 month af-ter diagnosed with prostatic B-lymphoblastic lymphoma(B-LBL)and another 1 died at 50 months after diagnosed with testicular DLBCL.Conclusion:MGSL is rare clinically,mainly of the DLBCL type pathologically,lacking specificity in clinical symptoms and imaging manifestation.The definite diagnosis of the malignancy depends on histopathology combined with related molecular exami-nation and immunohistochemical labeling,and R-CHOP chemotherapy is the first choice for its treatment.
3.Research progress on mechanism of cGAS-STING pathway mediated cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury
Meng-ya LI ; Rui LAN ; Xiao-ming SHEN ; Shui-zhi JIAO ; Ya-han LIU ; Bao-qi WANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(3):417-420
Cyclic GMP-AMP synthase(cGAS)is a congenital immune sensor that can recognize cytoplasm abnormal dsDNA.By catalyzing the second messenger cyclic GMP-AMP(cGAMP)formation,it activates stimulator of interferon genes(STING),releases type Ⅰ interferon and inflammatory cytokines,activates the host immune response,and participates in cerebral ischemia reperfusion injury(CIRI)cascade reaction.This article reviews the research progress of the mechanism of cGAS-STING signaling pathway participation in CIRI,hoping to provide ideas for its treatment.
4.Research progress on the environmental and human exposure of organic ultraviolet absorbers
Dejun BAO ; Zhuangzhuang FENG ; Xu ZHANG ; Qi SUN ; Zhuona ZHANG ; Xiaojian HU ; Ying ZHU ; Xiao LIN
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(4):516-525
Organic ultraviolet absorbers (OUVs) have been widely used in personal care products and industrial products due to their unique physicochemical properties. However, with the advancement of science and technology and the deepening of research, the potential risks of OUVs have gradually emerged. They have been proven to be persistent, bioconcentrated and potential endocrine disruptors that may pose a threat to human health. In recent years, some OUVs have been widely detected in environmental and human samples worldwide, and the concentration of detection has been increasing year by year, which has attracted extensive attention both domestically and internationally. This article summarizes the research results of OUVs exposure in recent years from two aspects: external environmental exposure and internal human exposure, aiming to provide a valuable reference for the subsequent research on human exposure and health risk assessment of OUVs.
5.Polystyrene microplastics induce oxidative stress and ferroptosis and cause myocardial damage in mice
Qi HUANG ; Deyu ZHU ; Xiao LIANG ; Jinling WU ; Wengui QIN ; Ping MA ; Yang WU ; Cuiyu BAO
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(6):1009-1014
Objective To investigate the effect of polystyrene microplastics(PS-MPs)on myocardial injury in mice and its molecular mechanism.Methods A total of 60 male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into normal sa-line group,0.1,1,10 mg/kg PS-MPs exposed group,and doxorubicin[5 mg/(kg·w)]group treated for 8 weeks.After treatment,we measured blood pressure,cardiac organ coefficient,cardiac histopathological changes,oxidative stress markers reactive oxygen species(ROS),malondialdehyde(MDA),glutathione(GSH),4-hydroxynonenal(4-HNE)and nuclear factor E2-related factor 2(Nrf2),serum centroid injury markers creatine kinase MB(CK-MB)and troponin(cTnT),ferroptosis marker recombinant glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4),Recombinant solute carrier family 7(SLC7 A11)as well as ferrous ions(Fe2+).Results Compared with the neg-ative control group,vacuolation,inflammatory infiltration and collagen fiber deposition were evident in the hearts of mice after PS exposure.The levels of myocardial injury markers CK-MB and cTnT significantly increased.Cardiac organ coefficient decreased,blood pressure increased,oxidative stress markers and ferroptosis markers increased.Conclusion PS-MPs exposure can induce oxidative stress and activate ferroptosis pathway,resulting in myocardial injury in mice.
6.Myelodysplastic neoplasms with acute myeloid leukemia-like mutations: clinical features, molecular profiles, and prognosis
Zefei BAO ; Linlin LIU ; Bing LI ; Tiejun QIN ; Zefeng XU ; Shiqiang QU ; Lijuan PAN ; Qingyan GAO ; Meng JIAO ; Yujiao JIA ; Chengwen LI ; Qi SUN ; Huijun WANG ; Zhijian XIAO
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2025;46(11):997-1004
Objective:To investigate the clinical, laboratory, and prognostic features of myelodysplastic neoplasm (MDS) patients harboring acute myeloid leukemia (AML) -like mutations.Methods:We retrospectively analyzed clinical, molecular, and outcome data from 1 464 adults with primary MDS diagnosed at the Institute of Hematology and Blood Diseases Hospital from August 2016 to June 2024.Results:AML-like mutations were detected in 64 patients (4.4% ). Compared with patients without AML-like mutations, those with AML-like mutations were younger [median 50 ( IQR 39–60) vs 56 (45, 65) years; P=0.001], more often female (51.6% vs 35.4% ; P=0.009), had higher bone marrow blast percentage [6.5% (3.0%, 10.5% ) vs 2.5% (1.0%, 7.0% ) ; P<0.001], a higher rate of normal karyotype (75.0% vs 48.1% ; P<0.001), and lower hemoglobin levels [73 (67, 82) g/L vs 80 (66, 98) g/L; P=0.006]. The AML-like group had a higher number of gene mutations than the non-AML-like group [3 ( IQR 2–4) vs 2 (1, 3) ; P<0.001). It was enriched for mutations in NPM1, DNMT3A, WT1, PTPN11, NRAS, BCOR, FLT3, CEBPA, and MYC (all P<0.05) and had lower rates of U2AF1, ASXL1, and TP53 mutations (all P<0.05). Overall survival (OS) did not differ between groups ( P=0.730) ; however, the AML-like group had significantly shorter leukemia-free survival (LFS) [19 months (95% CI: 13–25) vs 46 months (95% CI: 38–54) ; P=0.012] and a higher 2-year cumulative incidence of AML transformation [ (41.7±9.1) % vs (10.4±1.1) % ; P<0.001]. Within the AML-like group, OS, LFS, and cumulative incidence of AML transformation did not differ between patients with low blasts and those with excess blasts (IB). Multivariable Cox regression identified age ≥60 years and PTPN11 mutations as independent adverse prognostic factors for OS, while DNMT3A, PTPN11, and FLT3 mutations independently predicted leukemic transformation. Conclusions:MDS patients harboring AML-like mutations exhibit distinct clinical and molecular features and a higher risk of progression to AML.
7.Analysis of the whole genome characteristics of influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 subtype in Wuxi city, 2018-2023
Guangyuan MA ; Xiaoyu DING ; Jing BAO ; Yong XIAO ; Qi ZHOU ; Chun′an YU
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2025;39(3):353-360
Objective:To understand the evolution and variation characteristics of the H1N1 influenza virus in Wuxi City from 2018 to 2023.Methods:Real time PCR was used to perform nucleic acid testing on throat swab samples of influenza like cases sent to sentinel hospitals for testing. The influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 positive samples were subjected to cell culture, and nucleic acid was extracted from strains with a red blood cell agglutination test (HA) ≥1∶8. The whole genome sequence was amplified, and a library was constructed. The MiSeq sequencer was used for sequencing on the machine. Using NC_026431.1 as a reference strain, we analyzed the offline data using CLC Genomics Workbench (Version 23) software. MEGA 7.0 software was used to construct a phylogenetic tree, and NetNGlyc 1.0 Server software was used to predict N-glycosylation sites.Results:The nucleotide and amino acid homology between 38 strains of A (H1N1) pdm09 influenza virus from 2018 to 2023 were 96.06%-100% and 96.12%-100%, respectively. From February to May 2023, all 12 strains of A (H1N1) pdm09 had two amino acid mutation sites occurring in the HA antigenic determinant cluster, namely the Ca region (A203T) and the Cb region (K71Q). No mutations were found in the HA receptor binding site and NA resistance site. The strains from January to June 2018 belong to the 6B. 1A evolutionary branch, the strains from December 2018 to January 2020 belong to three evolutionary branches: 6B. 1A. 1, 6B. 1A. 5a, and 6B. 1A. 7, and the strains from February to May 2023 belong to the 6B. 1A. 5a. 2a evolutionary branch. 38 strains of A (H1N1) pdm09 HA gene all have 7 potential N-glycosylation sites, while NA gene has 7-8 potential N-glycosylation sites.Conclusions:There are characteristic amino acid mutation sites of H1N1 influenza A in Wuxi City from 2018 to 2023. The emergence of these mutation sites may affect the virus′s transmission and antigenic changes.
8.Research progress on protective effect of cannabidiol on central nervous system diseases
Pan-pan LI ; Bao-qi WANG ; Xiao-ming SHEN ; Jie ZHANG ; Yu-min XU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(10):1818-1822
Cannabidiol(CBD),a natural,non-toxic,non-psy-choactive cannabinoid extracted from Cannabis sativa L,has a wide range of pharmacological activities,including anti-inflam-matory,antioxidant,immunomodulatory,analgesic,anti-tumor,anti-convulsant,anxiolytic effects.Recent studies have indica-ted that CBD may have potential neuroprotective effects in vari-ous models of central nervous system diseases.This paper re-views the experimental research progress of CBD in central nerv-ous system diseases and its possible neuroprotective mecha-nisms,aiming to provide references for its clinical application and new drug development.
9.Myelodysplastic neoplasms with acute myeloid leukemia-like mutations: clinical features, molecular profiles, and prognosis
Zefei BAO ; Linlin LIU ; Bing LI ; Tiejun QIN ; Zefeng XU ; Shiqiang QU ; Lijuan PAN ; Qingyan GAO ; Meng JIAO ; Yujiao JIA ; Chengwen LI ; Qi SUN ; Huijun WANG ; Zhijian XIAO
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2025;46(11):997-1004
Objective:To investigate the clinical, laboratory, and prognostic features of myelodysplastic neoplasm (MDS) patients harboring acute myeloid leukemia (AML) -like mutations.Methods:We retrospectively analyzed clinical, molecular, and outcome data from 1 464 adults with primary MDS diagnosed at the Institute of Hematology and Blood Diseases Hospital from August 2016 to June 2024.Results:AML-like mutations were detected in 64 patients (4.4% ). Compared with patients without AML-like mutations, those with AML-like mutations were younger [median 50 ( IQR 39–60) vs 56 (45, 65) years; P=0.001], more often female (51.6% vs 35.4% ; P=0.009), had higher bone marrow blast percentage [6.5% (3.0%, 10.5% ) vs 2.5% (1.0%, 7.0% ) ; P<0.001], a higher rate of normal karyotype (75.0% vs 48.1% ; P<0.001), and lower hemoglobin levels [73 (67, 82) g/L vs 80 (66, 98) g/L; P=0.006]. The AML-like group had a higher number of gene mutations than the non-AML-like group [3 ( IQR 2–4) vs 2 (1, 3) ; P<0.001). It was enriched for mutations in NPM1, DNMT3A, WT1, PTPN11, NRAS, BCOR, FLT3, CEBPA, and MYC (all P<0.05) and had lower rates of U2AF1, ASXL1, and TP53 mutations (all P<0.05). Overall survival (OS) did not differ between groups ( P=0.730) ; however, the AML-like group had significantly shorter leukemia-free survival (LFS) [19 months (95% CI: 13–25) vs 46 months (95% CI: 38–54) ; P=0.012] and a higher 2-year cumulative incidence of AML transformation [ (41.7±9.1) % vs (10.4±1.1) % ; P<0.001]. Within the AML-like group, OS, LFS, and cumulative incidence of AML transformation did not differ between patients with low blasts and those with excess blasts (IB). Multivariable Cox regression identified age ≥60 years and PTPN11 mutations as independent adverse prognostic factors for OS, while DNMT3A, PTPN11, and FLT3 mutations independently predicted leukemic transformation. Conclusions:MDS patients harboring AML-like mutations exhibit distinct clinical and molecular features and a higher risk of progression to AML.
10.Analysis of the whole genome characteristics of influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 subtype in Wuxi city, 2018-2023
Guangyuan MA ; Xiaoyu DING ; Jing BAO ; Yong XIAO ; Qi ZHOU ; Chun′an YU
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2025;39(3):353-360
Objective:To understand the evolution and variation characteristics of the H1N1 influenza virus in Wuxi City from 2018 to 2023.Methods:Real time PCR was used to perform nucleic acid testing on throat swab samples of influenza like cases sent to sentinel hospitals for testing. The influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 positive samples were subjected to cell culture, and nucleic acid was extracted from strains with a red blood cell agglutination test (HA) ≥1∶8. The whole genome sequence was amplified, and a library was constructed. The MiSeq sequencer was used for sequencing on the machine. Using NC_026431.1 as a reference strain, we analyzed the offline data using CLC Genomics Workbench (Version 23) software. MEGA 7.0 software was used to construct a phylogenetic tree, and NetNGlyc 1.0 Server software was used to predict N-glycosylation sites.Results:The nucleotide and amino acid homology between 38 strains of A (H1N1) pdm09 influenza virus from 2018 to 2023 were 96.06%-100% and 96.12%-100%, respectively. From February to May 2023, all 12 strains of A (H1N1) pdm09 had two amino acid mutation sites occurring in the HA antigenic determinant cluster, namely the Ca region (A203T) and the Cb region (K71Q). No mutations were found in the HA receptor binding site and NA resistance site. The strains from January to June 2018 belong to the 6B. 1A evolutionary branch, the strains from December 2018 to January 2020 belong to three evolutionary branches: 6B. 1A. 1, 6B. 1A. 5a, and 6B. 1A. 7, and the strains from February to May 2023 belong to the 6B. 1A. 5a. 2a evolutionary branch. 38 strains of A (H1N1) pdm09 HA gene all have 7 potential N-glycosylation sites, while NA gene has 7-8 potential N-glycosylation sites.Conclusions:There are characteristic amino acid mutation sites of H1N1 influenza A in Wuxi City from 2018 to 2023. The emergence of these mutation sites may affect the virus′s transmission and antigenic changes.

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