1.Enzyme-directed Immobilization Strategies for Biosensor Applications
Xing-Bao WANG ; Yao-Hong MA ; Yun-Long XUE ; Xiao-Zhen HUANG ; Yue SHAO ; Yi YU ; Bing-Lian WANG ; Qing-Ai LIU ; Li-He ZHANG ; Wei-Li GONG
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2025;52(2):374-394
Immobilized enzyme-based enzyme electrode biosensors, characterized by high sensitivity and efficiency, strong specificity, and compact size, demonstrate broad application prospects in life science research, disease diagnosis and monitoring, etc. Immobilization of enzyme is a critical step in determining the performance (stability, sensitivity, and reproducibility) of the biosensors. Random immobilization (physical adsorption, covalent cross-linking, etc.) can easily bring about problems, such as decreased enzyme activity and relatively unstable immobilization. Whereas, directional immobilization utilizing amino acid residue mutation, affinity peptide fusion, or nucleotide-specific binding to restrict the orientation of the enzymes provides new possibilities to solve the problems caused by random immobilization. In this paper, the principles, advantages and disadvantages and the application progress of enzyme electrode biosensors of different directional immobilization strategies for enzyme molecular sensing elements by specific amino acids (lysine, histidine, cysteine, unnatural amino acid) with functional groups introduced based on site-specific mutation, affinity peptides (gold binding peptides, carbon binding peptides, carbohydrate binding domains) fused through genetic engineering, and specific binding between nucleotides and target enzymes (proteins) were reviewed, and the application fields, advantages and limitations of various immobilized enzyme interface characterization techniques were discussed, hoping to provide theoretical and technical guidance for the creation of high-performance enzyme sensing elements and the manufacture of enzyme electrode sensors.
2.Constructing a model of degenerative scoliosis using finite element method:biomechanical analysis in etiology and treatment
Kai HE ; Wenhua XING ; Shengxiang LIU ; Xianming BAI ; Chen ZHOU ; Xu GAO ; Yu QIAO ; Qiang HE ; Zhiyu GAO ; Zhen GUO ; Aruhan BAO ; Chade LI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(3):572-578
BACKGROUND:Degenerative scoliosis is defined as a condition that occurs in adulthood with a coronal cobb angle of the spine>10° accompanied by sagittal deformity and rotational subluxation,which often produces symptoms of spinal cord and nerve compression,such as lumbar pain,lower limb pain,numbness,weakness,and neurogenic claudication.The finite element method is a mechanical analysis technique for computer modelling,which can be used for spinal mechanics research by building digital models that can realistically restore the human spine model and design modifications. OBJECTIVE:To review the application of finite element method in the etiology and treatment of degenerative scoliosis. METHODS:The literature databases CNKI,PubMed,and Web of Science were searched for articles on the application of finite element method in degenerative scoliosis published before October 2023.Search terms were"finite element analysis,biomechanics,stress analysis,degenerative scoliosis,adult spinal deformity"in Chinese and English.Fifty-four papers were finally included. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The biomechanical findings from the degenerative scoliosis model constructed using the finite element method were identical to those from the in vivo experimental studies,which proves that the finite element method has a high practical value in degenerative scoliosis.(2)The study of the etiology and treatment of degenerative scoliosis by the finite element method is conducive to the prevention of the occurrence of the scoliosis,slowing down the progress of the scoliosis,the development of a more appropriate treatment plan,the reduction of complications,and the promotion of the patients'surgical operation.(3)The finite element method has gradually evolved from a single bony structure to the inclusion of soft tissues such as muscle ligaments,and the small sample content is increasingly unable to meet the research needs.(4)The finite element method has much room for exploration in degenerative scoliosis.
3.Prevalence and risk factors of pulmonary infection in elderly patients with mental disorders: a Meta-analysis
Yuxiao WU ; Haoran XING ; Tianhao BAO
Sichuan Mental Health 2025;38(2):184-192
BackgroundWith the exacerbation of population aging, the number of elderly patients with mental disorders has increased significantly. The high prevalence of pulmonary infection in the aging population has largely contributed to the increased medical burdens and mortality rate, so preventing pulmonary infection in elderly patients with mental disorders has become a critical challenge in clinical practice. www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO注册号:CRD42024553735 ObjectiveTo investigate the prevalence and influencing factors of pulmonary infection in elderly patients with mental disorders, so as to provide references for preventing the occurrence of pulmonary infection in this population. MethodsOn July 1, 2024, computer searches of CNKI, China Biomedical Literature Database (CBM), Wanfang, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library and Ovid were conducted from the inception of each database to June 2024. Two researchers independently conducted literature screening, data extraction and quality assessment. Meta-analysis was performed using Stata 16.0. ResultsA total of 17 literature (14 in Chinese, 3 in English) involving 75 724 elderly patients with mental disorders were included. Meta analysis revealed that the incidence rate of pulmonary infection in elderly patients with mental disorders was 20.8% (95% CI: 0.154~0.263). Subgroup analysis indicated that the incidence rates of pulmonary infection among patients with dementia, schizophrenia, depression and unspecified mental disorders were 21.9% (95% CI: 0.182~0.256), 20.6% (95% CI: 0.129~0.283), 18.4% (95% CI: 0.136~0.232) and 5.2% (95% CI: 0.430~0.062), respectively. In terms of influencing factors, the following were identified as risk factors for pulmonary infection in elderly patients with mental disorders: comorbid diabetes mellitus (OR=1.29, 95% CI: 1.24~1.34), prolonged bed rest (OR=2.41, 95% CI: 2.10~2.76), dysphagia (OR=1.76, 95% CI: 1.53~2.03), smoking history (OR=6.27, 95% CI: 5.97~6.59), irrational use of antibiotics (OR=2.10, 95% CI: 1.79~2.45), hypoalbuminemia (OR=1.57, 95% CI: 1.35~1.83), duration of illness (OR=2.05, 95% CI: 1.79~2.36), age (OR=9.04, 95% CI: 8.44~9.68), length of hospital stay (OR=2.68, 95% CI: 1.65~4.34), use of proton pump inhibitors (OR=1.10, 95% CI: 1.06~1.14), history of chronic lung disease (OR=1.50, 95% CI: 1.43~1.57), poor oral hygiene (OR=3.66, 95% CI: 1.01~13.23), comorbid tumors (OR=3.12, 95% CI: 2.18~4.48), more than two somatic complications (OR=4.01, 95% CI: 1.08~14.86), invasive procedures (OR=3.31, 95% CI: 1.81~6.04) and disorders of consciousness (OR=5.57, 95% CI: 2.18~14.24). ConclusionElderly patients with mental disorders suffer a relatively high prevalence rate of pulmonary infection, and its prevalence rate varies among different types of mental disorders, with the highest rate being observed in patients with dementia. The factors contributing to the development of pulmonary infection are found to include age, duration of illness, smoking history, comorbid somatic complications, dysphagia, disorders of consciousness, hypoalbuminemia, prolonged bed rest, oral hygiene status, irrational use of antibiotics, use of proton pump inhibitor, length of hospital stay and invasive procedures. [www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO number: CRD42024553735]
4.Effects of artesunate on improving airway remodeling in asthmatic young rats
Li-Yan WANG ; Xing-Xing BAO ; Jun-Mei BIAN
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(6):864-868
Objective To investigate the effect of artesunate on airway remodeling induced by ovalbumin in asthmatic young rats and its mechanism.Methods SD rats were randomly divided into normal group,model group(ovalbumin activation),positive control group(on the basis of model group,injected with 0.2 mg·kg-1 dexamethasone),low-dose group(on the basis of model group,injected with 10 mg·kg-1 artesunate),high-dose group(on the basis of model group,injected with 20 mg·kg-1 artesunate)and agonist group(on the basis of model group,injected with 20 mg·kg-1 artesunate and 100 mg·kg-1 nigerin sodium salt),with 10 rats in each group.Airway remodeling related indexes were detected after treatment.Western blot and real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction were used to detect Nod-like receptor protein 3(NLRP3)pathway-related protein and mRNA expression;enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay were used to detect inflammatory factors expression level,and the classification and count of inflammatory cells in alveolar lavage fluid were detected by Wright's-Giemsa Staining.Results The mRNA expression levels of NLRP3 in normal group,model group,positive control group,high-dose group and agonist group were 1.00±0.10,2.36±0.26,1.08±0.11,1.33±0.12,2.14±0.26,respectively;cysteine aspartate proteinase 1(caspase-1)mRNA expression levels were 1.00±0.13,1.92±0.22,1.22±0.12,1.44±0.10,1.82±0.14,respectively;interleukin-17(IL-17)inflammatory factor expression quantity were(22.41±1.15),(56.74±6.54),(28.72±2.75),(32.69±3.73),(58.40±4.46)pg·mL-1;neutrophil count were(4.04±0.32)×106,(12.70±1.05)×106,(4.53±0.30)×106,(4.67±0.18)× 106,(10.19±0.58)× 106 cell·mL-1.Compared the model group with the normal group,the positive group,the high dose group compared with the model group,the agonist group compared with the high dose group,the differences of the above indicators were statistically significant(all P<0.05).Conclusion Artesunate can significantly improve airway remodeling in ovalbumin induced asthmatic pups,which may be achieved by inhibiting the NLRP3/caspase-1/interleukin 1 β(IL-1β)inflammatory pathway.
5.Application status and research progress of tranexamic acid in the perioperative period of joint replacement and arthroscopic surgery
Bao-Hua YUAN ; Hai-Ping LIU ; Xing-Yong LI ; Xiao-Ting LIU ; Ji-Hai MA ; Xu-Sheng ZHANG ; Hao-Fei YANG ; Jin-Sheng LI ; Sheng-Long HAN
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(7):1080-1084
Tranexamic acid is widely used in joint orthopedic surgery.At the same time,it has high safety and few adverse drug reactions.It can effectively improve intraoperative bleeding and promote early functional recovery of patients.This article reviews the mode of administration,safe dose,administration time and adverse drug reactions of tranexamic acid in the perioperative period of joint replacement and arthroscopic surgery,in order to provide reference for the clinical application of tranexamic acid.
7.2-(2-Phenylethyl)chromones from agarwood of Aquilaria agallocha and their inhibitory activity against KRAS mutant NSCLC
Bao-juan XING ; Yi-fan FU ; He CUI ; Qian ZHOU ; Zhi-kang WANG ; Peng CAO ; Fa-ping BAI ; Xue-ting CAI
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2024;59(9):2519-2528
The 2-(2-phenylethyl)chromones were separated from agarwood of
8.Tilianin downregulated TLR4/Myd88/NF-κ B signaling pathway to inhibit NLRP3 inflammasome and inflammatory response
Xing-yu ZHANG ; Lei XU ; Kaderyea KADER ; Shou-bao WANG ; Jian-guo XING ; Rui-fang ZHENG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2024;59(7):2012-2019
In this study, we investigated the anti-inflammatory effect and mechanism of tilianin in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced RAW264.7 cells. The cell viability was detected by cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay. The content of tumor necrosis factor
9.Characteristics of T cell immune responses in adults inoculated with 2 doses of SARS-CoV-2 inactivated vaccine for 12 months
Jing WANG ; Ya-Qun LI ; Hai-Yan WANG ; Yao-Ru SONG ; Jing LI ; Wen-Xin WANG ; Lin-Yu WAN ; Chun-Bao ZHOU ; Xing FAN ; Fu-Sheng WANG
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2024;49(2):165-170
Objective To evaluate the characteristics of different antigen-specific T cell immune responses to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)after inoculation with 2 doses of SARS-CoV-2 inactivated vaccine for 12 months.Methods Fifteen healthy adults were enrolled in this study and blood samples collected at 12 months after receiving two doses of SARS-CoV-2 inactivated vaccine.The level and phenotypic characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 antigen-specific T lymphocytes were detected by activation-induced markers(AIM)based on polychromatic flow cytometry.Results After 12 months of inoculation with 2 doses of SARS-CoV-2 inactivated vaccine,more than 90%of adults had detectable Spike and Non-spike antigen-specific CD4+ T cells immune responses(Spike:14/15,P=0.0001;Non-spike:15/15,P<0.0001).80%of adults had detectable Spike and Non-spike antigen-specific CD8+ T cells immune responses(Spike:12/15,P=0.0463;Non-spike:12/15,P=0.0806).Antigen-specific CD4+ T cells induced by SARS-CoV-2 inactivated vaccination after 12 months were composed of predominantly central memory(CM)and effector memory 1(EM1)cells.On the other hand,in terms of helper subsets,antigen-specific CD4+ T cells mainly showed T helper 1/17(Th1/17)and T helper 2(Th2)phenotypes.Conclusions SARS-CoV-2 inactivated vaccination generates durable and extensive antigen-specific CD4+ T cell memory responses,which may be the key factor for the low proportion of severe coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)infection in China.
10.Preliminary Proteomics-based Investigation of Inhibitory Effect and Mechanism of BD-77 by Nebulized Inhalation on Respiratory Viral Infections
Lei BAO ; Zihan GENG ; Shanshan GUO ; Lirun ZHOU ; Ronghua ZHAO ; Jing SUN ; Yanyan BAO ; Xing LI ; Cigang HUANG ; Kun JIANG ; Feiyan PENG ; Zhou XU ; Chenggang HUANG ; Xiaolan CUI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(13):52-59
ObjectiveTo observe the therapeutic effect of BD-77 by nebulized inhalation on animal models of various respiratory viral infections and investigate the mechanism of broad-spectrum antiviral action of BD-77 using proteomics. MethodThe influenza virus H1N1/FM1 experiment used ICR mice and divided them into a normal group, model group, Tamiflu group, and BD-77 groups of 75 and 37.5 g·L-1 for inhalation of 20 min and 25 min. Human coronavirus 229E and OC43 experiment divided the BALB/c mice into a normal group, model group, chloroquine phosphate group, and BD-77 groups of 75, 37.5, 18.75, and 9.375 g·L-1, with 10 mice in each group. Influenza virus H1N1/FM1 and human coronaviruses 229E and OC43 infection-induced pneumonia models were used to detect mouse lung index, and real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was used to detect the viral load in lung tissue. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect related inflammatory factors in lung tissue, and proteomics analysis was performed on the lung tissue of OC43-infected mice. ResultCompared with that in the normal group, the lung index of mice in each infection group was significantly increased (P<0.01), and viral nucleic acid could be detected in the lung tissue of mice infected with human coronaviruses 229E and OC43. The levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6), IL-10, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in the lung tissue of mice infected with human coronavirus 229E were all significantly increased (P<0.01). BD-77 could significantly reduce the lung index of mice infected with influenza virus H1N1/FM1 and human coronaviruses 229E and OC43 (P<0.05, P<0.01), cut down the viral load in the lungs of mice infected with human coronaviruses 229E and OC43 (P<0.01), and lower the contents of IL-6, IL-10, and TNF-α in the lung tissue of mice infected with human coronavirus 229E (P<0.01). Proteomics analysis of the lung tissue of OC43-infected mice showed that BD-77 regulated the AMPK signaling pathway, TNF signaling pathway, NOD-like signaling pathway, IL-17 signaling pathway, Forkhead box protein O (FoxO) signaling pathway, transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) signaling pathway, and other signaling pathways. ConclusionNebulized inhalation of BD-77 is effective in treating pneumonia caused by influenza virus H1N1/FM1 and human coronaviruses 229E and OC43 infection in mice and may exert its antiviral effects by regulating the balance of cellular metabolism, enhancing the immune function of the host, and attenuating inflammatory responses.

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