1.Impact of minocycline on myocardial injury in diabetes cardiomyopathy rats by regulating AMPK/SIRT1/PGC-1α signal pathway
Jing DAI ; Li ZHENG ; Yalan WANG ; Xiaoshi YANG ; Feng TANG ; Yan LI
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(6):1376-1382
Objective:To investigate the impact of minocycline on myocardial injury in diabetes cardiomyopathy(DCM)rats by regulating 5'-AMP activated protein kinase(AMPK)/sirtuin 1(SIRT1)/peroxisome proliferator activator receptor gamma coactiva-tor 1α(PGC-1α)signal pathway.Methods:SD rats were fed with high-fat diet for 4 weeks,and then a single intraperitoneal injection of 35 mg/kg streptozotocin was used to induce the DCM model.They were randomly grouped into model group,low-dose minocycline(20 mg/kg)group,high-dose minocycline(40 mg/kg)group,high-dose minocycline+Dorsomorphin(AMPK inhibitor,0.2 mg/kg)group,with 12 rats in each group,another 12 normal rats were fed with normal feed for 4 weeks,and then were given a single intraper-itoneal injection of the same dose of citric acid buffer,which was set as a sham operation group,after the intervention with minocy-cline and Dorsomorphin,and the fasting blood glucose(FBG),total cholesterol(TC)and triglyceride(TG)were measured;left ven-tricular ejection fraction(LVEF)and left ventricular short axis shortening(FS)were measured by ultrasound;HE staining and Mas-son staining were applied to detect the pathological morphology of myocardial tissue of rats in each group;the levels of serum and myo-cardial tissue inflammation IL-6,IL-18,and myocardial tissue oxidative stress indicators-superoxide dismutase(SOD)and malondial-dehyde(MDA)were measured with the kit;Western blot was applied to detect the expression of AMPK/SIRT1/PGC-1α pathway pro-tein in myocardial tissue of rats in each group.Results:Compared with the sham operation group,the myocardial tissue in the model group was seriously damaged,the levels of FBG,TC and TG,the cross-sectional area of myocardial cells and the proportion of myocar-dial fiber area,the levels of IL-6 and IL-18 in serum and myocardial tissue,and the level of MDA in myocardial tissue were obviously increased(P<0.05),the levels of LVEF,FS and SOD in myocardial tissue,and the protein expression of p-AMPK/AMPK,SIRT1 and PGC-1α were obviously decreased(P<0.05);compared with the model group,the myocardial tissue damage of rats in the low-dose and high-dose minocycline groups were reduced,the levels of FBG,TC and TG,the cross-sectional area of myocardial cells and the proportion of myocardial fiber area,the levels of IL-6 and IL-18 in serum and myocardial tissue,and the level of MDA in myocardial tissue were decreased(P<0.05),the LVEF,the levels of FS and SOD in myocardial tissue,and the protein expression of p-AMPK/AMPK,SIRT1 and PGC-1α were increased(P<0.05);compared with the low-dose minocycline group,the myocardial tissue damage in the high-dose minocycline group was further reduced,the levels of FBG,TC and TG,the cross-sectional area of myocardial cells and the proportion of myocardial fiber area,the levels of IL-6 and IL-18 in serum and myocardial tissue,and the level of MDA in myo-cardial tissue were further decreased(P<0.05),the levels of LVEF,FS and SOD in myocardial tissue,and the protein expression of p-AMPK/AMPK,SIRT1 and PGC-1α were further increased(P<0.05);compared with the high-dose minocycline group,the myocar-dial tissue damage of rats in the high-dose minocycline+Dorsomorphin group increased,the levels of FBG,TC and TG,the cross-sec-tional area of myocardial cells and the proportion of myocardial fiber area,the levels of IL-6 and IL-18 in serum and myocardial tis-sue,and the level of MDA in myocardial tissue were increased(P<0.05),the LVEF,the levels of FS and SOD in myocardial tissue,and the protein expression of p-AMPK/AMPK,SIRT1 and PGC-1α were decreased(P<0.05).Conclusion:Minocycline can reduce oxidative stress and inflammation in DCM rats by activating AMPK/SIRT1/PGC-1α signal,and improve glycolipid metabolism,thereby reducing myocardial injury and repairing cardiac function in rats.
2.The application of artificial intelligence technology in the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer
Lingyun LIU ; Tianhao XIE ; Yan FU ; Xiaoshi JIN ; Sining HA ; Yang LIU ; Xiaoshuang LIU ; Qingxu MENG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2025;34(5):1018-1026
The incidence of thyroid cancer has been increasing,and early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for improving patient prognosis.With the advancement of artificial intelligence(AI)technology,significant progress has been made in its application in the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer.AI technology has notably enhanced the diagnostic accuracy of thyroid cancer.By optimizing imaging examinations such as ultrasound and CT scans,it can more precisely identify malignant features of thyroid nodules.In fine-needle aspiration biopsy,the integration of AI with genetic testing technologies has improved both the accuracy and efficiency of diagnosis.In terms of treatment,AI assists in intraoperative functional preservation,reducing the risk of surgical trauma.For instance,it can accurately identify the locations of the recurrent laryngeal nerve and parathyroid glands.Additionally,AI is capable of predicting the efficacy of 131I treatment and the risk of complications,thereby guiding postoperative follow-up and management.The core strength of AI technology lies in its powerful data processing and analytical capabilities,enabling it to uncover latent patterns within data and provide a scientific basis for treatment decision-making.Looking ahead,with continuous technological advancements,AI is expected to propel the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer towards greater intelligence and precision.However,challenges such as data privacy and algorithm transparency need to be addressed.This article provides a review of the research progress of AI technology in the fields of diagnosis,treatment,and prognosis prediction of thyroid cancer,explores the current strengths and weaknesses of AI technology,and looks forward to its future development directions while acknowledging challenges like data privacy and algorithm transparency.
3.Effects of Xiaoyao-Kang'ai-Jieyu formula-containing serum on BV2-HT22 cell co-culture system from mice with breast cancer-related depression
Song YANG ; Yuanshan HAN ; Manshu ZOU ; Xiaoshi YU ; Yonghong YU ; Yuhong WANG
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2025;41(9):1748-1756
AIM:To investigate the effects of Xiaoyao-Kang'ai-Jieyu formula(XYKAJY)-containing serum on the co-culture of BV2 and HT22 cells from mice with breast cancer-related depression(BCRD).METHODS:The op-timal concentration of XYKAJY-containing serum was determined using mouse HT22 cells.In vitro co-culture model of mouse HT22 and BV2 cells was established through incubation with 4T1 cell supernatant and 200 μmol/L corticosterone.The cells were then divided into control group,model group,blank serum group,positive drug serum group,5%XY-KAJY-containing serum group,10%XYKAJY-containing serum group,15%XYKAJY-containing serum group and 20%XYKAJY-containing serum group.Alterations in HT22 cell viability was detected by CCK8 assay.The concentration level of interleukin-1β(IL-1β),IL-6 and IL-18 in the cell supernatant was quantified using enzyme-linked immunosorbent as-say(ELISA).Flow cytometry was conducted to assess the apoptosis rate of HT22 cells and quantify the expression levels of adhesion molecule CD11b on the surface of BV2 cells.Immunofluorescence was performed to determine the expression of neuron-specific enolase(NSE),synapsin 1(Syn1)and postsynaptic density protein 95(PSD95)in HT22 cells,and that of inducible nitric oxide synthase(iNOS)in BV2 cells.RESULTS:Treatment with XYKAJY-containing serum down-regulated CD11b expression level in BV2 cells(P<0.01),and reduced the release of IL-1β,IL-6 and IL-18(P<0.01).Moreover,it significantly improved the viability of HT22 cells(P<0.01),enhanced cell morphology integrity,and reduced the apoptosis rate(P<0.01).CONCLUSION:These findings indicated that XYKAJY-containing serum im-proved the function of mouse HT22 neurons by regulating the polarization phenotype of mouse BV2 cells and alleviating neuroinflammatory-induced toxicity.
4.The application of artificial intelligence technology in the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer
Lingyun LIU ; Tianhao XIE ; Yan FU ; Xiaoshi JIN ; Sining HA ; Yang LIU ; Xiaoshuang LIU ; Qingxu MENG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2025;34(5):1018-1026
The incidence of thyroid cancer has been increasing,and early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for improving patient prognosis.With the advancement of artificial intelligence(AI)technology,significant progress has been made in its application in the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer.AI technology has notably enhanced the diagnostic accuracy of thyroid cancer.By optimizing imaging examinations such as ultrasound and CT scans,it can more precisely identify malignant features of thyroid nodules.In fine-needle aspiration biopsy,the integration of AI with genetic testing technologies has improved both the accuracy and efficiency of diagnosis.In terms of treatment,AI assists in intraoperative functional preservation,reducing the risk of surgical trauma.For instance,it can accurately identify the locations of the recurrent laryngeal nerve and parathyroid glands.Additionally,AI is capable of predicting the efficacy of 131I treatment and the risk of complications,thereby guiding postoperative follow-up and management.The core strength of AI technology lies in its powerful data processing and analytical capabilities,enabling it to uncover latent patterns within data and provide a scientific basis for treatment decision-making.Looking ahead,with continuous technological advancements,AI is expected to propel the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer towards greater intelligence and precision.However,challenges such as data privacy and algorithm transparency need to be addressed.This article provides a review of the research progress of AI technology in the fields of diagnosis,treatment,and prognosis prediction of thyroid cancer,explores the current strengths and weaknesses of AI technology,and looks forward to its future development directions while acknowledging challenges like data privacy and algorithm transparency.
5.Impact of minocycline on myocardial injury in diabetes cardiomyopathy rats by regulating AMPK/SIRT1/PGC-1α signal pathway
Jing DAI ; Li ZHENG ; Yalan WANG ; Xiaoshi YANG ; Feng TANG ; Yan LI
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(6):1376-1382
Objective:To investigate the impact of minocycline on myocardial injury in diabetes cardiomyopathy(DCM)rats by regulating 5'-AMP activated protein kinase(AMPK)/sirtuin 1(SIRT1)/peroxisome proliferator activator receptor gamma coactiva-tor 1α(PGC-1α)signal pathway.Methods:SD rats were fed with high-fat diet for 4 weeks,and then a single intraperitoneal injection of 35 mg/kg streptozotocin was used to induce the DCM model.They were randomly grouped into model group,low-dose minocycline(20 mg/kg)group,high-dose minocycline(40 mg/kg)group,high-dose minocycline+Dorsomorphin(AMPK inhibitor,0.2 mg/kg)group,with 12 rats in each group,another 12 normal rats were fed with normal feed for 4 weeks,and then were given a single intraper-itoneal injection of the same dose of citric acid buffer,which was set as a sham operation group,after the intervention with minocy-cline and Dorsomorphin,and the fasting blood glucose(FBG),total cholesterol(TC)and triglyceride(TG)were measured;left ven-tricular ejection fraction(LVEF)and left ventricular short axis shortening(FS)were measured by ultrasound;HE staining and Mas-son staining were applied to detect the pathological morphology of myocardial tissue of rats in each group;the levels of serum and myo-cardial tissue inflammation IL-6,IL-18,and myocardial tissue oxidative stress indicators-superoxide dismutase(SOD)and malondial-dehyde(MDA)were measured with the kit;Western blot was applied to detect the expression of AMPK/SIRT1/PGC-1α pathway pro-tein in myocardial tissue of rats in each group.Results:Compared with the sham operation group,the myocardial tissue in the model group was seriously damaged,the levels of FBG,TC and TG,the cross-sectional area of myocardial cells and the proportion of myocar-dial fiber area,the levels of IL-6 and IL-18 in serum and myocardial tissue,and the level of MDA in myocardial tissue were obviously increased(P<0.05),the levels of LVEF,FS and SOD in myocardial tissue,and the protein expression of p-AMPK/AMPK,SIRT1 and PGC-1α were obviously decreased(P<0.05);compared with the model group,the myocardial tissue damage of rats in the low-dose and high-dose minocycline groups were reduced,the levels of FBG,TC and TG,the cross-sectional area of myocardial cells and the proportion of myocardial fiber area,the levels of IL-6 and IL-18 in serum and myocardial tissue,and the level of MDA in myocardial tissue were decreased(P<0.05),the LVEF,the levels of FS and SOD in myocardial tissue,and the protein expression of p-AMPK/AMPK,SIRT1 and PGC-1α were increased(P<0.05);compared with the low-dose minocycline group,the myocardial tissue damage in the high-dose minocycline group was further reduced,the levels of FBG,TC and TG,the cross-sectional area of myocardial cells and the proportion of myocardial fiber area,the levels of IL-6 and IL-18 in serum and myocardial tissue,and the level of MDA in myo-cardial tissue were further decreased(P<0.05),the levels of LVEF,FS and SOD in myocardial tissue,and the protein expression of p-AMPK/AMPK,SIRT1 and PGC-1α were further increased(P<0.05);compared with the high-dose minocycline group,the myocar-dial tissue damage of rats in the high-dose minocycline+Dorsomorphin group increased,the levels of FBG,TC and TG,the cross-sec-tional area of myocardial cells and the proportion of myocardial fiber area,the levels of IL-6 and IL-18 in serum and myocardial tis-sue,and the level of MDA in myocardial tissue were increased(P<0.05),the LVEF,the levels of FS and SOD in myocardial tissue,and the protein expression of p-AMPK/AMPK,SIRT1 and PGC-1α were decreased(P<0.05).Conclusion:Minocycline can reduce oxidative stress and inflammation in DCM rats by activating AMPK/SIRT1/PGC-1α signal,and improve glycolipid metabolism,thereby reducing myocardial injury and repairing cardiac function in rats.
6.Effects of Xiaoyao-Kang'ai-Jieyu formula-containing serum on BV2-HT22 cell co-culture system from mice with breast cancer-related depression
Song YANG ; Yuanshan HAN ; Manshu ZOU ; Xiaoshi YU ; Yonghong YU ; Yuhong WANG
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2025;41(9):1748-1756
AIM:To investigate the effects of Xiaoyao-Kang'ai-Jieyu formula(XYKAJY)-containing serum on the co-culture of BV2 and HT22 cells from mice with breast cancer-related depression(BCRD).METHODS:The op-timal concentration of XYKAJY-containing serum was determined using mouse HT22 cells.In vitro co-culture model of mouse HT22 and BV2 cells was established through incubation with 4T1 cell supernatant and 200 μmol/L corticosterone.The cells were then divided into control group,model group,blank serum group,positive drug serum group,5%XY-KAJY-containing serum group,10%XYKAJY-containing serum group,15%XYKAJY-containing serum group and 20%XYKAJY-containing serum group.Alterations in HT22 cell viability was detected by CCK8 assay.The concentration level of interleukin-1β(IL-1β),IL-6 and IL-18 in the cell supernatant was quantified using enzyme-linked immunosorbent as-say(ELISA).Flow cytometry was conducted to assess the apoptosis rate of HT22 cells and quantify the expression levels of adhesion molecule CD11b on the surface of BV2 cells.Immunofluorescence was performed to determine the expression of neuron-specific enolase(NSE),synapsin 1(Syn1)and postsynaptic density protein 95(PSD95)in HT22 cells,and that of inducible nitric oxide synthase(iNOS)in BV2 cells.RESULTS:Treatment with XYKAJY-containing serum down-regulated CD11b expression level in BV2 cells(P<0.01),and reduced the release of IL-1β,IL-6 and IL-18(P<0.01).Moreover,it significantly improved the viability of HT22 cells(P<0.01),enhanced cell morphology integrity,and reduced the apoptosis rate(P<0.01).CONCLUSION:These findings indicated that XYKAJY-containing serum im-proved the function of mouse HT22 neurons by regulating the polarization phenotype of mouse BV2 cells and alleviating neuroinflammatory-induced toxicity.
7.Advancements in the application of biologics for rheumatic autoim-mune diseases in pregnancy
Xiaoshi ZHOU ; Shiran LI ; Siyu ZENG ; Guolin LI ; Changji ZHANG ; Yong YANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2024;29(12):1389-1400
Rheumatic autoimmune diseases are chronic conditions affecting multiple systems,pre-dominantly occurring in young women of childbear-ing age.Given the nature of diseases and unique physiological changes during pregnancy,they may adversely impact pregnancy outcomes and endan-ger maternal and fetal health.In recent years,with the deepening of immunological research,biologi-cally targeted therapy has gradually become a fo-cus of attention in the treatment of rheumatic au-toimmune diseases in pregnancy.Biologics effec-tively alleviate disease symptoms,mitigate preg-nancy complications,and improve adverse preg-nancy outcomes by targeting pivotal inflammatory factors.The review systematically discusses the structure and pharmacokinetic characteristics of bi-ologics,and comprehensively reviews the current application and future prospects in managing rheu-matic autoimmune diseases in pregnancy based on their specific targets.It aims to provide scientific references and guidance on the safe administration of medications and therapeutic strategies for these patients,ultimately enhancing health outcomes for mothers and infants.
8.Risk Factors of Multidrug Resistant Organisms Infections in ICU Patients:A Meta-analysis
Qi LI ; Rou YANG ; Xiaoyan SHEN ; Xiaoshi ZHOU ; Guolin LI ; Changji ZHANG ; Yong YANG
Herald of Medicine 2024;43(10):1562-1571
Objective For more focused prevention and management,this investigation examines the risk factors for multidrug resistant organisms(MDRO)infections in intensive care unit(ICU)patients.Methods Case-control studies and cohort studies of risk factors for MDRO infection in ICU patients were searched in the Embase,Website of Science,Cochrane Library,PubMed,CNKI,WanFang,and VIP databases from their start to October 26,2022.The Meta-analysis was carried out with RevMan 5.3.Results A total of 32 papers were included,with 10 985 cases studied,with the quality of the literature rated as moderate to high.The results of Meta-analysis of this study showed that gender[OR=1.21,95% CI=(1.08,1.36),P=0.002],ICU length of stay[WMD=5.36,95% CI=(3.99,6.73),P<0.000 01],total length of stay[WMD=8.96,95% CI=(6.51,11.41),P<0.000 01],hypertension[OR=1.33,95% CI=(1.10,1.60),P=0.003],abnormal renal function[OR=1.69,95% CI=(1.33,2.16),P<0.000 01],hypoproteinemia[OR=1.87,95% CI=(1.51,2.32),P<0.000 01],mechanical ventilation[OR=2.26,95% CI=(1.18,4.33),P=0.01],duration of mechanical ventilation[WMD=8.83,95% CI=(2.52,15.14),P=0.006],arteriovenous placement[OR=1.46,95% CI=(1.23,1.72),P<0.000 1],placement of urinary catheter[OR=1.71,95% CI=(1.25,2.36),P<0.000 01],gastrointestinal tube placement[OR=0.10,95% CI=(0.03,0.18),P=0.008],antimicrobial drug type≥3[OR=4.27,95% CI=(2.06,8.85),P<0.000 01],use of carbapenem antibiotics[OR=4.09,95% CI=(300,5.58),P<0.000 01],the use of the third-generation cephalosporin[OR=1.63,95% CI=(1.15,2.33),P=0.007],the use of quinolone antibacterials[OR=1.86,95% CI=(1.42,2.44),P<0.000 01],the use of aminoglycoside antibiotics[OR=1.99,95% CI=(1.49,2.67),P<0.000 01],use of piperacillin-tazobactam[OR=2.94,95% CI=(1.56,5.54),P=0.000 9],use of glycopeptide antibiotics[OR=3.78,95% CI=(2.48,5.78),P<0.000 01],use of sedatives[OR=3.25,95% CI=(2.06,5.14),P<0.000 01],and use of acid suppressants[OR=1.51,95% CI=(1.06,2.16),P=0.02]are risk factors for MDRO infection in ICU patients.Conclusion MDRO infections in ICU patients are associated with gender,duration of ICU stay,chronic lung disease,total length of stay,hypertension,abnormal renal function,hypoproteinemia,mechanical ventilation,duration of mechanical ventilation,arteriovenous placement,placement of urinary catheters,gastrointestinal placement,type of antimicrobial drugs≥3,use of carbapenem antibiotics,use of third-generation cephalosporin,use of quinolone antibacterials,use of aminoglycoside antibiotics,use of piperacillin-tazobactam,use of glycopeptide antibiotics,use of sedatives,use of acid suppressants,and other factors.Targeted controls of different factors such as underlying diseases,comorbidities,invasive procedures performed,and the use of antimicrobial medications and other therapeutic pharmaceuticals could limit the risk of infection in MDRO in ICU patients.
9.The application of low-dose test method combined with variable helical pitch technology in CT angiography of lower extremity arteries
Jigang GENG ; Xiaoshi LI ; Dayong JIN ; Yadi YANG ; Lu LU ; Yue QIN
Journal of Practical Radiology 2024;40(4):646-649,669
Objective To evaluate the application efficacy of low-dose test method combined with variable helical pitch(VHP)technology in computed tomography angiography(CTA)of lower extremity arteries.Methods Eighty patients with CTA imaging of bilateral lower extremity arteries were selected and divided into group A and group B on average.VHP technology was used in group A,and conventional fixed pitch scanning was used in group B.The objective and subjective image quality of the two groups were compared,and the radiation dose and contrast agent dosage of the two groups were recorded and compared.Results The subjective image quality evaluation of group A was significantly better than that of group B,and the difference was statistically significant(Kappa test,P<0.05).In the objective image quality evaluation,the CT value and signal-to-noise ratio(SNR)value of the common iliac artery,popliteal artery and anterior tibial artery in group A were higher than those in group B at the same level,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05);The effective dose(ED)value in group A was(6.74±1.20)mSv,and that in group B was(7.93±1.78)mSv(P<0.05).The dosage of contrast agent in group A was significantly lower than that in group B[(73.97±12.15)mL in group A,(82.50±2.61)mL in group B](P<0.05).Conclusion Low-dose test method combined with VHP technology not only can reduce the radiation dose and contrast agent dosage,but also can effectively improve the success rate and image quality of lower extremity arteries examination,which is worthy of clinical application.
10.Advancements in the application of biologics for rheumatic autoim-mune diseases in pregnancy
Xiaoshi ZHOU ; Shiran LI ; Siyu ZENG ; Guolin LI ; Changji ZHANG ; Yong YANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2024;29(12):1389-1400
Rheumatic autoimmune diseases are chronic conditions affecting multiple systems,pre-dominantly occurring in young women of childbear-ing age.Given the nature of diseases and unique physiological changes during pregnancy,they may adversely impact pregnancy outcomes and endan-ger maternal and fetal health.In recent years,with the deepening of immunological research,biologi-cally targeted therapy has gradually become a fo-cus of attention in the treatment of rheumatic au-toimmune diseases in pregnancy.Biologics effec-tively alleviate disease symptoms,mitigate preg-nancy complications,and improve adverse preg-nancy outcomes by targeting pivotal inflammatory factors.The review systematically discusses the structure and pharmacokinetic characteristics of bi-ologics,and comprehensively reviews the current application and future prospects in managing rheu-matic autoimmune diseases in pregnancy based on their specific targets.It aims to provide scientific references and guidance on the safe administration of medications and therapeutic strategies for these patients,ultimately enhancing health outcomes for mothers and infants.

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