1.Utidelone induces apoptosis and autophagy in small cell lung cancer cells through the ROS/AMPK signaling pathway
Xiaoqian MU ; Chaonan YU ; Yanqiu ZHAO ; Xiufeng HU ; Hongbo WU
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2025;47(8):703-714
Objective:To investigate the effects and underlying molecular mechanisms of Utidelone (UTD1) in small cell lung cancer (SCLC).Methods:The study utilized small cell lung cancer H446 and H1048 cell lines along with animal models. Cell proliferation, cell cycle progression, apoptosis, autophagy, and related activities following UTD1 treatment were assessed using Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8), flow cytometry, immunofluorescence staining, reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation assay, and Western blot analysis. The involvement of the ROS/adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) signaling pathway was also examined. Data analysis was performed using GraphPad Prism version 8 software.Results:UTD1 inhibited the viability of H446 and H1048 cells in a dose- and time-dependent manner. The half inhibitory concentrations (IC 50) of UTD1 for H446 and H1048 cells were 0.675 and 0.439 μg/ml, respectively. The proportion of cells in the G 2/M phase for H446 and H1048 cells in the UTD1 group at 6 h, 12 h, and 24 h was [(53.86±4.54)%, (68.59±5.49)%, (60.89±3.26)%] and [(46.83±2.20)%, (60.67±3.44)%, (57.88±5.11)%], which were significantly higher than that in the control group, except for the proportion of H1048 cells at 6 h [(38.99±2.60)% vs. (40.73±2.50)%, P<0.05]. The apoptosis rates were [(23.57±0.12)%, (35.79±1.59)%, and (46.15±4.57)%] for H446 cells and [(23.05±2.70)%, (37.73±2.97)%, and (43.39±3.31)% for H1048 cells], all of which were significantly higher than those in the control group [(6.44±0.96)%, (6.31±0.75)%, respectively; all P<0.05]. The number of LC3 fluorescent spots was [(56±11), (69±8), and (66±8)] for H446 cells and [(39±7), (56±12), and (50±11)] for H1048 cells, both significantly higher than those in the control group [(13±6) and (12±5), respectively; both P<0.05]. The relative fluorescence intensity of ROS was 2.54±0.48, 2.85±0.68, and 5.03±0.72 for H446 cells and 2.26±0.51, 4.17±0.35, and 4.66±0.51 for H1048 cells, which were also significantly higher than those in the control group ( P<0.05). The expression levels of cyclin B1, cyclin A2, and P21 of H446 cells in the three time points were [(0.63±0.07, 0.33±0.05, 0.23±0.04), (0.68±0.08, 0.46±0.03, 0.27±0.06), and (0.64±0.03, 0.32±0.05, 0.22±0.03), respectively], all significantly lower compared to the control group ( P<0.05). The apoptosis rates of H446 and H1048 cells in the UTD1+Z-VAD-FMK group were (19.97±3.19)% and (17.68±3.14)%, both lower than those in the UTD1 group [(40.73±3.35)% and (39.82±2.45)%, respectively; all P<0.05]. The absorbance values of H446 and H1048 cells in the UTD1+3-MA group were significantly higher than those in the UTD1 group at 6h, 12h, and 24h (all P<0.05). The levels of p-AMPKα/AMPKα, LC3-II expression, and the percentage of apoptotic cells in the H446 and H1048 cells of the UTD1+NAC group were [(1.33±0.09, 1.33±0.11), (1.49±0.16, 1.55±0.05), (17.24±2.15)%, and (19.40±4.28)%], all of which were lower than those observed in the UTD1 group [(1.98±0.17, 2.23±0.23), (2.81±0.19, 2.49±0.38), (38.07±3.53)%, and (41.20±1.87)%, all P<0.05]. The number of LC3 fluorescence points and the percentage of apoptotic cells in the H446 and H1048 cells of the UTD1+si-AMPKα group [(24±5, 23±3), (18.35±1.15)%, and (19.15±3.46)%] were all lower than those in the UTD1+si-NC group [(46±6, 36±6), (39.34±1.77)%, and (39.50±2.15)%, all P<0.05]. The tumor inhibition rates in small cell lung cancer tumor-bearing nude mice for the 2.5 mg/kg UTD1 group and the 5 mg/kg UTD1 group were 46.43% and 58.33%, respectively. Furthermore, the proportions of apoptosis-positive cells and p-AMPKα-positive cells in the UTD1 group were significantly higher compared to the control group, while the levels of Ki-67 positivity were significantly reduced. Conclusion:UTD1 inhibits SCLC cell proliferation, induces G 2/M phase arrest, and promotes cell apoptosis and autophagy through the activation of the ROS/AMPK signaling pathway.
2.Utidelone induces apoptosis and autophagy in small cell lung cancer cells through the ROS/AMPK signaling pathway
Xiaoqian MU ; Chaonan YU ; Yanqiu ZHAO ; Xiufeng HU ; Hongbo WU
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2025;47(8):703-714
Objective:To investigate the effects and underlying molecular mechanisms of Utidelone (UTD1) in small cell lung cancer (SCLC).Methods:The study utilized small cell lung cancer H446 and H1048 cell lines along with animal models. Cell proliferation, cell cycle progression, apoptosis, autophagy, and related activities following UTD1 treatment were assessed using Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8), flow cytometry, immunofluorescence staining, reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation assay, and Western blot analysis. The involvement of the ROS/adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) signaling pathway was also examined. Data analysis was performed using GraphPad Prism version 8 software.Results:UTD1 inhibited the viability of H446 and H1048 cells in a dose- and time-dependent manner. The half inhibitory concentrations (IC 50) of UTD1 for H446 and H1048 cells were 0.675 and 0.439 μg/ml, respectively. The proportion of cells in the G 2/M phase for H446 and H1048 cells in the UTD1 group at 6 h, 12 h, and 24 h was [(53.86±4.54)%, (68.59±5.49)%, (60.89±3.26)%] and [(46.83±2.20)%, (60.67±3.44)%, (57.88±5.11)%], which were significantly higher than that in the control group, except for the proportion of H1048 cells at 6 h [(38.99±2.60)% vs. (40.73±2.50)%, P<0.05]. The apoptosis rates were [(23.57±0.12)%, (35.79±1.59)%, and (46.15±4.57)%] for H446 cells and [(23.05±2.70)%, (37.73±2.97)%, and (43.39±3.31)% for H1048 cells], all of which were significantly higher than those in the control group [(6.44±0.96)%, (6.31±0.75)%, respectively; all P<0.05]. The number of LC3 fluorescent spots was [(56±11), (69±8), and (66±8)] for H446 cells and [(39±7), (56±12), and (50±11)] for H1048 cells, both significantly higher than those in the control group [(13±6) and (12±5), respectively; both P<0.05]. The relative fluorescence intensity of ROS was 2.54±0.48, 2.85±0.68, and 5.03±0.72 for H446 cells and 2.26±0.51, 4.17±0.35, and 4.66±0.51 for H1048 cells, which were also significantly higher than those in the control group ( P<0.05). The expression levels of cyclin B1, cyclin A2, and P21 of H446 cells in the three time points were [(0.63±0.07, 0.33±0.05, 0.23±0.04), (0.68±0.08, 0.46±0.03, 0.27±0.06), and (0.64±0.03, 0.32±0.05, 0.22±0.03), respectively], all significantly lower compared to the control group ( P<0.05). The apoptosis rates of H446 and H1048 cells in the UTD1+Z-VAD-FMK group were (19.97±3.19)% and (17.68±3.14)%, both lower than those in the UTD1 group [(40.73±3.35)% and (39.82±2.45)%, respectively; all P<0.05]. The absorbance values of H446 and H1048 cells in the UTD1+3-MA group were significantly higher than those in the UTD1 group at 6h, 12h, and 24h (all P<0.05). The levels of p-AMPKα/AMPKα, LC3-II expression, and the percentage of apoptotic cells in the H446 and H1048 cells of the UTD1+NAC group were [(1.33±0.09, 1.33±0.11), (1.49±0.16, 1.55±0.05), (17.24±2.15)%, and (19.40±4.28)%], all of which were lower than those observed in the UTD1 group [(1.98±0.17, 2.23±0.23), (2.81±0.19, 2.49±0.38), (38.07±3.53)%, and (41.20±1.87)%, all P<0.05]. The number of LC3 fluorescence points and the percentage of apoptotic cells in the H446 and H1048 cells of the UTD1+si-AMPKα group [(24±5, 23±3), (18.35±1.15)%, and (19.15±3.46)%] were all lower than those in the UTD1+si-NC group [(46±6, 36±6), (39.34±1.77)%, and (39.50±2.15)%, all P<0.05]. The tumor inhibition rates in small cell lung cancer tumor-bearing nude mice for the 2.5 mg/kg UTD1 group and the 5 mg/kg UTD1 group were 46.43% and 58.33%, respectively. Furthermore, the proportions of apoptosis-positive cells and p-AMPKα-positive cells in the UTD1 group were significantly higher compared to the control group, while the levels of Ki-67 positivity were significantly reduced. Conclusion:UTD1 inhibits SCLC cell proliferation, induces G 2/M phase arrest, and promotes cell apoptosis and autophagy through the activation of the ROS/AMPK signaling pathway.
3.Medical information service for grass-root PLA health units
Qingchun WANG ; Juan ZHOU ; Xiaoqian MU ; Juntao MA ; Jingjing SUN
Chinese Journal of Medical Library and Information Science 2016;25(7):53-55
After a description of the demand for medical information in grass-root PLA health units, the experiences of Medical Library of Chinese PLA in providing medical information service for grass-root PLA health units were summarized, and suggestions were proposed for medical library and information institutions to provide information service for them.
4.Graphic database Neo4 J-based research and practice of co-authorship network
Ying LU ; Rongqing LUO ; Qingchun WANG ; Xiaofang NIU ; Xiaoqian MU ; Qian ZHU
Chinese Journal of Medical Library and Information Science 2016;25(4):13-16
Research of co-authorship network can reveal the scientific research collaboration network and can thus help us to have an understanding of it. Graphic database and Neo4J were described in detail due to the limitations of relationship database in processing the data of co-authorship network. Graphic database Neo4J-based research and practice of co-authorship network were analyzed with the Institutional Knowledge System of AMMS that we were involved in its construction as an example, and the advantages of Neo4J-based co-authorship network were summarized.
5.Studies on ultra-dry storage of Salvia miltiorrhiza seeds
Qingqin CHENG ; Lei WANG ; Juan CHEN ; Xiaoqian MU
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 1994;0(05):-
Objective To study the optimum ultra-dry method and moisture at different storage time for Salvia miltiorrhiza seeds and find the principle of storability.Methods S.miltiorrhiza seeds were dried by silica gel at room temperature and by the oven at constant temperature 50 ℃ to obtain various moisture content before stored sealed at room temperature.The optimum ultra-dry method and the optimal moisture were evaluated by measuring the germination rate,germination tendency,and vigor index,etc.Soluble sugar and MDA content were measured to investigate the seed storability.Results Desiccation by silica gel was more proper than by oven;ultra-dry storage of seeds has obvious advantages at the early stage,but with the prolong of the storage time,the advantages decreased;The optimal moisture for S.miltiorrhiza seeds storage at room temperature is about 7.5%;Seed storability is closely related to soluble sugar content in the seeds.Conclusion S.miltiorrhiza seeds can be ultra-dry stored to preserve germplasm resources.

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