1.Astragali Radix Polysaccharide Inhibits Proliferation and Migration of Gastric Cancer Cells by Targeting ID1 and Akt
Peizheng SHI ; Shanshan XIAO ; Xinjiang ZHANG ; Yixiang NIE ; Xianchao WANG ; Jing HUANG ; Jie MEI ; Huaquan LAN ; Tuanyun JI ; Tianyi ZHANG ; Xiaoyong WEI ; Qiaohong YANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(15):96-105
ObjectiveTo explore the regulatory effects and mechanisms of Astragali Radix polysaccharide (APS) on inhibitor of differentiation1 (ID1) and protein kinase B (Akt) in gastric cancer. MethodsImmunohistochemical staining was used to detect the expression of ID1 and Akt in 61 gastric cancer tissue samples and 20 adjacent normal gastric tissue samples. Immunofluorescence was used to detect the localization of ID1 and Akt. The effects of APS at the concentrations of 0.625, 1.25, 2.5, 5, 10, 20 mg·L-1 on the proliferation of gastric cancer MGC-803 cells were examined by the cell counting kit-8(CCK-8) method and the colony formation assay. The target information of APS was retrieved from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology and Analysis Platform and Swiss Target Prediction. Keywords such as gastric cancer, gastric tumor, and stomach cancer were searched against GeneCards, UniProt, DisGeNET, and Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) for the screening of gastric cancer-related targets. The online tool jvenn was used to create the Venn diagram to identify the common targets, and STRING and Cytoscape were used to construct the protein-protein interaction network. Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analyses were conducted via R 4.2.2 to predict the potential roles of APS in the development of gastric cancer. The cell scratch assay was employed to assess the effect of APS on the migration of MGC-803 cells. The protein and mRNA levels of ID1 and Akt in the cells treated with APS were determined by Western blot and Real-time PCR, respectively. ResultsCompared with the adjacent normal gastric tissue, the gastric adenocarcinoma tissue showed increased positive expression of ID1 (χ2 =81.00, P<0.01). Immunofluorescence detection showed that ID1 and Akt were mainly located in the cytoplasm of gastric adenocarcinoma cells. Bioinformatics analysis identified 14 common genes shared between APS and gastric cancer. The average degree of protein-protein interaction network nodes was 14.29. GO and KEGG pathway enrichment results showed that ID1 and Akt were significantly enriched in the Rap1 and phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K) /Akt signaling pathways. Cell experiments demonstrated that 5-fluorouracil (0.1 mg·L-1) and APS (10, 20 mg·L-1) groups showed decreased cell proliferation, migration, and colony formation. Compared with the control group, 10, 20 mg·L-1 APS inhibited the proliferation of MGC-803 cells (P<0.01), with 10 mg·L-1 APS demonstrating stronger inhibitory effect. In addition, APS at 10, 20 mg·L-1 inhibited the migration (P<0.01) and colony formation (P<0.05, P<0.01) of MGC-803 cells. Compared with the control group, APS at 10, 20 mg·L-1 down-regulated the protein levels of ID1 (P<0.01) and Akt (P<0.05) and the mRNA levels of ID1 (P<0.05, P<0.01) and Akt (P<0.05, P<0.01) in MGC-803 cells. ConclusionID1 and Akt are highly expressed in the gastric adenocarcinoma tissue, which may be related to the development of gastric cancer. APS can down-regulate the protein and mRNA levels of ID1 and Akt to exert anti-tumor effects, which is expected to provide new therapeutic targets for gastric cancer treatment.
2.Expert consensus on the positioning of the "Three-in-One" Registration and Evaluation Evidence System and the value of orientation of the "personal experience"
Qi WANG ; Yongyan WANG ; Wei XIAO ; Jinzhou TIAN ; Shilin CHEN ; Liguo ZHU ; Guangrong SUN ; Daning ZHANG ; Daihan ZHOU ; Guoqiang MEI ; Baofan SHEN ; Qingguo WANG ; Xixing WANG ; Zheng NAN ; Mingxiang HAN ; Yue GAO ; Xiaohe XIAO ; Xiaobo SUN ; Kaiwen HU ; Liqun JIA ; Li FENG ; Chengyu WU ; Xia DING
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;48(4):445-450
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), as a treasure of the Chinese nation, plays a significant role in maintaining public health. In 2019, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council proposed for the first time the establishment of a TCM registration and evaluation evidence system that integrates TCM theory, "personal experience" and clinical trials (referred to as the "Three-in-One" System) to promote the inheritance and innovation of TCM. Subsequently, the National Medical Products Administration issued several guiding principles to advance the improvement and implementation of this system. Owing to the complexity of its implementation, there are still differing understandings within the TCM industry regarding the positioning of the "Three-in-One" Registration and Evaluation Evidence System, as well as the connotation and value orientation of the "personal experience." To address this, Academician WANG Qi, President of the TCM Association, China International Exchange and Promotion Association for Medical and Healthcare and TCM master, led a group of academicians, TCM masters, TCM pharmacology experts and clinical TCM experts to convene a "Seminar on Promoting the Implementation of the ′Three-in-One′ Registration and Evaluation Evidence System for Chinese Medicinals." Through extensive discussions, an expert consensus was formed, clarifying the different roles of the TCM theory, "personal experience" and clinical trials within the system. It was further emphasized that the "personal experience" is the core of this system, and its data should be derived from clinical practice scenarios. In the future, the improvement of this system will require collaborative efforts across multiple fields to promote the high-quality development of the Chinese medicinal industry.
3.Study on pricing of initiative hospice and palliative care services by service unit
Tian-shu CHU ; Yi-fan XU ; Li-mei JING ; Xue-ying LI ; Xiao-yu ZHANG ; Jun-mei DENG
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2025;18(2):47-52
Objective:To conduct a study on pricing by service unit to address the problems of hospice and palliative care pricing and fee system in China.Methods:Combining theoretical research and empirical evidence,this study organized the pricing mechanism of initiative hospice and palliative care services and established a graded and categorized pricing strategy.Empirical research was conducted based on real-world data from 36 pilot institutions in typical areas.Results:This study developed a comprehensive pricing framework for value-based classification price standard of initiative hospice and palliative care services from the perspective of incentive regulation.We proposed a pricing plan based on service units,with inpatient bed fee ranging from 459 to 606 yuan or 459 to 1 102 yuan,and home visit fee ranging from 89 to 264 yuan.Conclusions and suggestions:This study proposes a pricing scheme based on the technique and service value with a gradient fluctuation by service unit,and forms a set of price standards with high economic and technical feasibility,which can provide scientific evidences for solving the pricing problem of hospice care.In addition,there is still a need to establish a multi-level incentive compensation mechanism to motivate all levels and types of organisations and healthcare provider,and to promote the high-quality and sustainable development of hospice and palliative care.
4.Clinical Study on Shenyuan Yiqi Huoxue Capsules for the Treatment of Stable Angina Pectoris with Ventricular Premature Beat
Xiao XIE ; Mei DAI ; Zhuhua ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(4):157-162
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of Shenyuan Yiqi Huoxue Capsules for the treatment of stable angina pectoris combined with ventricular premature beat.Methods Totally 70 patients with stable angina pectoris combined with ventricular premature beat were selected,and were divided into control group and experimental group using random number table method,with 35 cases in each group.The control group was given metoprolol tartrate tablets,25 mg/time,twice a day,orally on the basis of conventional Western medicine treatment;the experimental group was treated with Shenyuan Yiqi Huoxue Capsules on the basis of control group treatment,400 mg each time,three times a day.The course of treatment for both groups was three months.The frequency and efficacy of 24 hour ventricular premature beats,TCM syndrome scores and efficacy,heart rate variability(HRV),Seattle Angina Questionnaire(SAQ)score were observed in the two groups before and after treatment.Adverse reactions of both group were monitored.Results The experimental group shed 2 cases,and the control group shed 1 case.The total effective rate of premature ventricular contractions in the experimental group was 96.97%(32/33),while in the control group it was 82.44%(28/34).The experimental group was higher than the control group(P<0.05);the total effective rate of TCM syndrome in the experimental group was 93.94%(31/33),while in the control group it was 73.53%(25/34).The experimental group was higher than the control group(P<0.05).Compared with before treatment,the number of 24 hour ventricular premature beats in both groups decreased significantly after treatment(P<0.01).After treatment,the experimental group had significantly lower 24 hour ventricular premature beats compared to the control group(P<0.05).Compared with before treatment,both groups showed significant increases in HRV indicators and SAQ scores after treatment(P<0.01);after treatment,the HRV indicators and SAQ scores in the experimental group were significantly higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).Compared with before treatment,the TCM syndrome scores of palpitations,chest tightness,shortness of breath,fatigue,spontaneous sweating and insomnia in both groups were significantly reduced after treatment(P<0.01).After treatment,the experimental group had significantly lower TCM symptoms scores such as palpitations,chest tightness,shortness of breath,fatigue,spontaneous sweating and insomnia(P<0.05).There were no adverse reactions in either group.Conclusion Shenyuan Yiqi Huoxue Capsules have a clear effect on the treatment of stable angina pectoris combined with ventricular premature beat,which can reduce the frequency of 24 hour ventricular premature beats,relieve TCM symptoms,improve HRV,and increase the score of SAQ without clinical adverse reactions.
5.Lycium barbarum polysaccharide ameliorates ovarian granulosa cell aging in rats by activating CAMKK2/AMPK/MCU signaling pathway
Xiao-dan LIU ; Chen LING ; Lu LIU ; Jing PU ; Hai-bin MA ; Hui-ming MA ; Wen-ping ZHANG ; Dong-mei CHEN
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(6):1116-1125
Aim To explore the mechanism of Lycium barbarum glycopeptide(LbGP)improving aging in rat primary ovarian granulosa cells.Methods This study divided the cells into a normal group,a DOX group,and four different LbGP concentration treatment groups post-DOX intervention.Results Cell proliferation was assessed using CCK-8,EDU,and Ki67 assays,while aging markers and mitochondrial function-related fac-tors were detected using immunofluorescence and West-ern blotting.The results showed that,compared to the DOX group,LbGP treatment significantly increased cell viability(P<0.05)and promoted proliferation(P<0.05).Post LbGP treatment,the β-galactosidase-posi-tive area in cells was significantly reduced compared to the DOX group(P<0.05).Immunofluorescence re-sults indicated that,compared to the DOX group,levels of p21 and γH2AX significantly decreased(P<0.05),while pRB increased(P<0.05)after LbGP treatment.Western blot results showed that,compared to the DOX group,the aging phenotype proteins p21 and p53 significantly decreased(P<0.05),and pRB notably increased(P<0.05)in the LbGP treatment group.The release of cytC into the cytoplasm and the activated caspase-9 significantly decreased(P<0.05);levels of CAMKK2,pAMPK,and mitochondrial calcium homeostasis regulator MCU increased(P<0.05);nuclear energy metabolism-related proteins SirT1,PGC1α/β and ATP5A1 significantly increased(P<0.05);compared to the DOX group,ROS levels significantly decreased after LbGP treatment(P<0.05).Conclusions The results suggest that LbGP can ameliorate DOX-induced aging in rat primary ovar-ian granulosa cells,potentially through the upregulation of the CAMKKβ/AMPK signaling pathway,thereby im-proving mitochondrial calcium homeostasis and increas-ing the expression levels of cell energy metabolism-re-lated regulatory proteins.This provides an experimen-tal basis for LbGP's potential role in supporting the im-provement of ovarian function.
6.Mechanism of action of Sterculiae Lychnophorae Semen against PM2.5-induced acute lung injury based on network pharmacology,molecular docking and experimental validation
Fan ZHANG ; Yi-fan DU ; Xiao-shu DENG ; Zu-feng ZHANG ; Xian-lei HAN ; Wei TIAN ; Xiu-mei LI ; Mian CHEN ; Fei LIU ; Nan WANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(12):2362-2369
Aim To investigate the anti-acute lung injury(ALI)effect of Sterculiae Lychnophorae Semen(SLS)and its mechanism.Methods The main ac-tive components of SLS and their core targets and path-ways of action against ALI were obtained by network pharmacology methods.Subsequently,molecular doc-king technology and in vitro cellular experiments were applied for validation.Results A total of 19 core tar-gets were obtained,including HSP90AA1,CASP3,TNF,MAPK8 and MAPK14.The mechanisms may in-volve signaling pathways such as cancer,PI3K/Akt and MAPK.Molecular docking confirmed that the key targets of SLS formed a better binding activity with the relevant active ingredients.The in vitro results showed that SLS was able to protect the PM2.5-contaminated BEAS-2B cells,inhibit their NO,IL-1β and TNF-αlevels,and reduce the expression of p-p38 MAPK and p-JNK proteins.Conclusions The study successfully predicts the active ingredients,targets and signaling pathways of SLS against ALI,and in vitro experiments demonstrate that SLS might protect BEAS-2B cells from PM2.5 stimulus-induced inflammation and apoptosis by inhibiting the over-activation of p38 MAPK and JNK signaling pathways.
7.The anti-heart failure mechanism of N-acetylcysteine in diabetic cardiomyopathy via ERK1/2 path-way
Jian JI ; Ya-hong HUANG ; Ying-min LU ; Dong-mei YUE ; Xiao-hui ZHENG ; Jin-chun ZHANG ; Zhao-xia WANG
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2025;34(4):543-547
Objective:To investigate the anti-heart failure mechanism of N-acetylcysteine(NAC)in diabetic cardiomyop-athy independent from coronary artery factors.Methods:A total of 40 diabetic mice after heart failure model construction were randomly divided into two groups,NAC group(n=20,NAC 100mg·kg-1·d-1)and control group(n=20,Saline 100 mg·kg-1·d-1).Echocardiography was performed to detect left ventricular end-diastolic volume(LVEDV),left ventricular end-systolic volume(LVESV),left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF),mitral left ventricular early-dias-tolic peak flow velocity/left ventricular late-diastolic peak flow velocity(E/A),isovolumic relaxation time(IVRT)and cardiac output(CO)after 4 weeks.Terminal uridine nick-end labeling(TUNEL)was performed to detect apoptosis in-dex,and Western Blot was performed to detect the expression of extracellular regulated protein kinases(ERK)1/2 after 6 weeks in two groups.Results:Compared to those in control group,mice in NAC group had significant higher LVEF[(40.5±3.4)%vs.(36.9±3.2)%],E/A[(1.5±0.1)vs.(1.4±0.1)]and CO[(10.3±0.6)ml/min vs.(9.9±0.5)ml/min](P<0.05 or<0.01);and significant lower LVESV[(23.1±1.3)μl vs.(24.7±1.5)μl],apoptosis index[(31.2±0.5)%vs.(45.1±0.9)%]and the expression of ERK1/2[(2.2±0.2)vs.(3.9±0.1)](P<0.001 all).Conclusion:NAC exerts anti-heart failure effect by attenuating apoptosis of cardiomyocytes via regulating ERK1/2 pathway.
8.Novel Structural Features of Isoflavone Synthase from Medicago truncatula Shed Light on Its Unique Enzymatic Mechanism
Chao SHI ; Zhao-Yang YE ; Fei XU ; Xiang-Ning DU ; Zhang-Xin CHEN ; Ming-Yue GU ; Jie DENG ; Wei WANG ; Liang-Yu LIU ; Mei-Ying WANG ; Xiao-Dong SU ; He-Li LIU ; Ming-Ying SHANG ; Li-Xin HUANG ; Zhen-Zhan CHANG
Chinese Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2025;41(8):1204-1213,中插1-中插6
Isoflavones which mainly distributed in leguminous plants have plenty of health benefits.Isoflavone synthase(IFS)is a membrane-associated cytochrome P450 enzyme(CYP450)which carries out the unique aryl-ring migration and hydroxylation.So far,few crystal structures of plant P450s have been obtained.We determined the crystal structure of IFS from Medicago truncatula at 1.9 ? by MAD method using a selenomethionine substituted crystal and conducted molecular docking and mutagenesis study.The structure of IFS complexed with imidazole exhibits the helix Ⅰa-loop-helix Ⅰβ motif which cor-responds to helix Ⅰ of other P450s.Compared with structures of common P450s,IFS/imidazole structure contains an extra domain,i.e.,the γ-domain.The structure reveals a homodimer in which the γ-domain of one molecule interacts with the β-domain of another.The plane of heme group makes an angle of ap-proximately 40° with the helix Ⅰa-loop-helix Ⅰβ motif.Molecular docking combined with mutagenesis study suggested that Trp-128 and Asp-300 might play important roles in substrate binding and recogni-tion.Phe-301,Ser-303 and Gly-305 from the helix Ⅰa-loop-helix Ⅰβ motif may play important roles in the aryl-ring migration.These novel structural features reveal insights into the unique reaction mechanism of IFS and provide a basis for engineering IFS in leguminous crops for health purpose.
9.Correlation Analysis of Postoperative Perceived Stress,Quality of Life and Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Elderly Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients
Xiao-lan BI ; Gui-mei LIU ; Xin ZHANG
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2025;25(18):2956-2964
Objective:To investigate the correlation between postoperative perceived stress,quality of life and fear of cancer recurrence(FCR)in elderly non-small-cell lung cancer(NSCLC)patients.Methods:This study was a prospective research design,a total of 147 elderly NSCLC patients who visited Shanxi Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital from January 2023 to June 2024 were prospectively selected for the study.All patients underwent thoracoscopic lobectomy.FCR in patients was evaluated by fear of disease progression simplified scale(FoP-Q-SF),and they were divided into dysregulation group and non dysregulation group according to the FoP-Q-SF score.Quality of life was evaluated by functional assessment of cancer therapy-lung cancer(FACT-L).Perceived stress was evaluated by Chinese version of the perceived stress scale(CPSS)score.The scores of postoperative perceived stress,quality of life and postoperative FCR in elderly NSCLC patients were analyzed,and the influence of demographic and clinical characteristics on the postoperative FCR in elderly NSCLC patients.The postoperative perceived stress and quality of life scores of elderly NSCLC patients with different FCR were compared,the correlation between postoperative FCR and perceived stress and quality of life in elderly NSCLC patients were analyzed,as well as the model fitting index of the influence of postoperative perceived stress and quality of life on FCR in elderly NSCLC patients.Results:The postoperative CPSS score in elderly NSCLC patients was(52.17±4.02)points,the FACT-L score was(80.39±4.56)points,and the total score of FoP-Q-SF was(31.16±8.69)points.Family relationship,economic burden of disease,chemotherapy and clinical stage were closely associated with the postoperative FCR in elderly NSCLC patients(P<0.05).The CPSS score in dysregulation group was higher than that in nondysregulation group,and the FACT-L score was lower than that in nondysregulation group(P<0.05).Pearson correlation analysis,postoperative FCR in elderly NSCLC patients was positively correlated with perceived stress,but negatively correlated with quality of life(P<0.05).The postoperative quality of life in elderly NSCLC patients was recorded as the independent variable,the postoperative perceived stress was recorded as the mediating variable,and the postoperative FCR was recorded as the dependent variable,a structural model of the mediating effect was routinely constructed.The results showed that the model fits well.Quality of life had a direct negative predictive effect on postoperative FCR in elderly NSCLC patients(P<0.05),and could affect FCR through postoperative perceived pressure(P<0.05),with the mediating effect accounting for 34.15%of the total effect.After repeatedly sampling the data using the Bootstrap method and implementing the mediating effect,the 95%CI of each model path did not include 0,indicating that the difference in the mediating effect was statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion:Postoperative FCR in elderly NSCLC patients is positively correlated with perceived stress,but negatively correlated with quality of life,clinically,monitoring such indicators can be considered to better evaluate the postoperative FCR in elderly NSCLC patients.
10.Tumor microenvironment metabolism:an ongoing therapeutic target
Ji-tong ZHAO ; Mei-qi FENG ; Xiao-yan ZHANG
Fudan University Journal of Medical Sciences 2025;52(5):724-732
Tumor microenvironment(TME)is the foundation for tumor survival,which is composed of various types of cells,tumor blood vessels,secretory factors,and extracellular matrix(ECM)within the tumor.The unique regulatory mechanism triggered by the vigorous metabolic demand of tumor plays an important role in its tumorigenesis,metastasis,invasion,and treatment resistance.A deeper understanding of the metabolic transformation and tumor-immune cell interactions in the TME will enable the development of therapeutic technologies that precisely target TME metabolism,facilitate the development of combination treatment strategies,and improve the clinical response rate of existing immunotherapies.This paper reviews the composition,metabolism and regulatory mechanisms of TME,summarizes the research progress of immunotherapy strategies targeting the physiological characteristics of TME,and discusses the prospects for clinical application of precision immunotherapy strategies targeting TME,which are expected to enhance immunotherapy drugs response and infiltration degree.


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