1.Current Status and Prospective of Research on Disease-Syndrome Integrated Animal Models of Spleen and Stomach Diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Jiaqi ZHANG ; Lihui FANG ; Yongtian WEN ; Shan LIU ; Zhuo SHI ; Xintong WANG ; Xinyi DAI ; Meiling SHE ; Lanshuo HU ; Yangxi FU ; Zheng WANG ; Fengyun WANG ; Xudong TANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(5):510-516
Animal model research on spleen and stomach diseases in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is of great significance for elucidating the nature of diseases and syndromes and for revealing the mechanisms of action of Chinese herbal medicinals. At present, studies on classical TCM syndrome models of spleen and stomach diseases mainly focus on spleen deficiency syndrome, liver constraint syndrome, and damp-heat syndrome. Model construction is mostly based on the etiological and pathophysiological characteristics of syndrome, and model evaluation primarily involves macroscopic manifestations and physicochemical indicators. This paper summarizes the current research status of animal models integrating disease and syndrome for seven common spleen and stomach diseases, including chronic gastritis and gastric precancerous lesions, gastroesophageal reflux disease, functional dyspepsia, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, functional constipation, and functional diarrhea. The modeling methods and characteristics of disease-syndrome combined animal models for each disease are analyzed. It is proposed that future research on disease-syndrome integration in spleen and stomach diseases should move toward syste-matic, precise, and integrative development, and that interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary research approaches should be adopted to enhance the predictive value and application efficiency of disease-syndrome combined animal models.
2.Research advances in the detection of new psychoactive substances of fentanyl compounds under different scenes
Xinyi GUAN ; Yujie YANG ; Jun WEN
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2025;43(11):533-539
The prevalence and abuse of new psychoactive substances are becoming more and more serious. The structural characteristics and pharmacological and toxicological effects of new psychoactive substances of fentanyl compounds were summarized, which focused on the pre-treatment and analysis methods of fentanyl substances in different scenes such as biological samples, drugs or illegal drugs, and environmental samples. The difficulties of current laboratory detection and field rapid detection were also summarized, and the development trend and application prospect of various technologies were prospected.
3.Based on Transcriptome Analysis the Mechanism of Polygonatum kingianum Water Extract on the Proliferation and Colonization of Lactobacillus reuteri 1.2838
Tianli PU ; Xiaqiu SUN ; Ruidan TANG ; Xinyi LI ; Heng LI ; Sen HE ; Wen GU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(7):2078-2089
Objective To elucidate the mechanism of Polygonatum kingianum water extract(PW)on the proliferation and colonization of Lactobacillus reuteri 1.2838,the differential expression of genes associated with proliferation,the quorum sensing signal molecule autoinducer-2(AI-2),and stress resistance were detected.Method L.reuteri 1.2838 was anaerobically cultured at 37℃in MRS medium supplemented with 0.0126 g·mL-1 PW,and the growth curve was subsequently plotted.The quantification of AI-2 production was conducted using the bioluminescence assay with Vibrio harveyi BB170.Transcriptome sequencing was executed using Illumina HiSeq technology,followed by the identification of differentially expressed genes.The expression profiles of these genes were analyzed,and real-time quantitative PCR was employed for validation.Results Incubation with PW resulted in increased proliferation and AI-2 production capacity of L.reuteri 1.2838.Transcriptome sequencing revealed 425 genes with significant differential expression,comprising 253 upregulated and 172 downregulated genes.Post GO and KEGG annotation analysis,genes related to L.reuteri 1.2838 proliferation,including pdhA,pshB,dlat,dld,genes pertinent to AI-2 production such as luxS,sec,and genes linked to the strain's stress resistance,groEL,groES,gltC,exhibited an upregulated expression pattern.Conclusion PW facilitates the proliferation and colonization of L.reuteri 1.2838 by influencing the tricarboxylic acid cycle,quorum sensing,and the strain's stress resistance,thus offering theoretical support for the development of both Polygonatum kingianum and Lactobacillus reuteri.
4.Expert consensus on the application of nasal cavity filling substances in nasal surgery patients(2025, Shanghai).
Keqing ZHAO ; Shaoqing YU ; Hongquan WEI ; Chenjie YU ; Guangke WANG ; Shijie QIU ; Yanjun WANG ; Hongtao ZHEN ; Yucheng YANG ; Yurong GU ; Tao GUO ; Feng LIU ; Meiping LU ; Bin SUN ; Yanli YANG ; Yuzhu WAN ; Cuida MENG ; Yanan SUN ; Yi ZHAO ; Qun LI ; An LI ; Luo BA ; Linli TIAN ; Guodong YU ; Xin FENG ; Wen LIU ; Yongtuan LI ; Jian WU ; De HUAI ; Dongsheng GU ; Hanqiang LU ; Xinyi SHI ; Huiping YE ; Yan JIANG ; Weitian ZHANG ; Yu XU ; Zhenxiao HUANG ; Huabin LI
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2025;39(4):285-291
This consensus will introduce the characteristics of fillers used in the surgical cavities of domestic nasal surgery patients based on relevant literature and expert opinions. It will also provide recommendations for the selection of cavity fillers for different nasal diseases, with chronic sinusitis as a representative example.
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5.Research progress of vitrification cryopreservation technology
Xinyi ZHAO ; Shufang WEN ; Rongrong WEI ; Fei GE ; Yi LIU
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2025;48(4):407-412
Vitrification cryopreservation technology converts the liquid water in biological samples into glassy solids through ultra-rapid cooling. In this review, the core research of vitrification cryopreservation technology was mainly reviewed, such as the optimization of cryoprotectant formulations, the improvements to temperature control methods, the innovative carrier designs and the improvements to rewarming technology. The application status and issues in the fields of organ preservation, tumor research, reproductive medicine and rare cell preservation were also summarized. By combining the technical principles with glassy state detection methods, a theoretical basis was provided for optimizing the technical system and expanding application scenarios, thereby promoting its large-scale application in clinical and biological sample libraries.
6.GSFM: A genome-scale functional module transformation to represent drug efficacy for in silico drug discovery.
Saisai TIAN ; Xuyang LIAO ; Wen CAO ; Xinyi WU ; Zexi CHEN ; Jinyuan LU ; Qun WANG ; Jinbo ZHANG ; Luonan CHEN ; Weidong ZHANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(1):133-150
Pharmacotranscriptomic profiles, which capture drug-induced changes in gene expression, offer vast potential for computational drug discovery and are widely used in modern medicine. However, current computational approaches neglected the associations within gene‒gene functional networks and unrevealed the systematic relationship between drug efficacy and the reversal effect. Here, we developed a new genome-scale functional module (GSFM) transformation framework to quantitatively evaluate drug efficacy for in silico drug discovery. GSFM employs four biologically interpretable quantifiers: GSFM_Up, GSFM_Down, GSFM_ssGSEA, and GSFM_TF to comprehensively evaluate the multi-dimension activities of each functional module (FM) at gene-level, pathway-level, and transcriptional regulatory network-level. Through a data transformation strategy, GSFM effectively converts noisy and potentially unreliable gene expression data into a more dependable FM active matrix, significantly outperforming other methods in terms of both robustness and accuracy. Besides, we found a positive correlation between RSGSFM and drug efficacy, suggesting that RSGSFM could serve as representative measure of drug efficacy. Furthermore, we identified WYE-354, perhexiline, and NTNCB as candidate therapeutic agents for the treatment of breast-invasive carcinoma, lung adenocarcinoma, and castration-resistant prostate cancer, respectively. The results from in vitro and in vivo experiments have validated that all identified compounds exhibit potent anti-tumor effects, providing proof-of-concept for our computational approach.
7.Intercellular communication interference through energy metabolism-related exosome secretion inhibition for liver fibrosis treatment.
Mengyao ZHANG ; Huaqing JING ; Xinyi LIU ; Valentin A MILICHKO ; Yunsheng DOU ; Yingzi REN ; Zitong QIU ; Wen LI ; Weili LIU ; Xinxing WANG ; Nan LI
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(9):4900-4916
As activated hepatic stellate cells (aHSCs) play a central role in fibrogenesis, they have become key target cells for anti-fibrotic treatment. Nevertheless, the therapeutic efficiency is constrained by the exosomes they secrete, which are linked to energy metabolism and continuously stimulate the activation of neighboring quiescent hepatic stellate cells (qHSCs). Herein, an intercellular communication interference strategy is designed utilizing paeoniflorin (PF) loaded and hyaluronic acid (HA) coated copper-doped ZIF-8 (PF@HA-Cu/ZIF-8, PF@HCZ) to reduce energy-related exosome secretion from aHSCs, thus preserving neighboring qHSCs in a quiescent state. Simultaneously, the released copper and zinc ions disrupt key enzymes involved in glycolysis to reduce bioenergy synthesis in aHSCs, thereby promoting the reversion of aHSCs to a quiescent state and further decreasing exosome secretion. Therefore, PF@HCZ can effectively sustain both aHSCs and qHSCs in a metabolically dormant state to ultimately alleviate liver fibrosis. The study provides an enlightening strategy for interrupting exosome-mediated intercellular communication and remodeling the energy metabolic status of HSCs with boosted antifibrogenic activity.
8.The role of endoplasmic reticulum IP 3R calcium channel in vitamin E succinate induced autophagy of human gastric cancer cell
Xinyi WEN ; Miaomiao CAO ; Zongyue ZHANG ; Nan XIE ; Zhiyang WEI ; Liying HOU
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2025;43(3):180-188
Objective:To investigate the role of vitamin E succinate (VES) in inducing autophagy of human gastric cancer cells by activating calcium redistribution through inositol 1, 4, 5-trisphosphate receptors (IP 3R) pathway. Methods:Human gastric cancer lines MKN28 (moderately differentiated) and MKN45 (poorly differentiated) cells were cultured in vitro in March 2022. Gastric cancer cells were treated with VES at different doses for 24 h, and cell viability was measured by CCK-8 method to determine VES dose for subsequent study. The experiment was set up with solvent control group (0.1% ethanol), VES dose groups, 100 nmol/L rapamycin (RAPA) as autophagy positive control group (RAPA group), 15 μg/ml tunicamycin (TM) was used as the endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) positive control group (TM group), 10 μmol/ml 2-aminoethyl diphenylborinate (2-APB group) was used to inhibit IP 3R (2-APB group) and VES+2-APB group. The occurrence of autophagosomes in gastric cancer cells was observed by transmission electron microscopy, and microtubule associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3), Beclin1, IP 3R, glucose-regulated protein 75 (Grp75), voltage-dependent anion channel 1 (VDAC1) protein expression was detected by western blotting. Fluo-4 AM was used to label intracellular calcium ions, Rhod-2 AM was used to label mitochondrial calcium ions, and the fluorescence intensity of calcium ions was observed by fluorescence microscope. One-way analysis of variance was used to compare the means among multiple groups, and LSD- t method was used for pairwise comparison. Results:CCK-8 results showed that compared with solvent control group, the proliferation rates of MKN28 cells in 10-100 μg/ml VES group and MKN45 cells in 20-100 μg/ml VES group were significantly decreased ( P<0.05). Subsequent VES dosages were determined according to the growth curve, MKN28 was 5, 10, 20, 40 μg/ml, and MKN45 was 10, 20, 40, 80 μg/ml. The results of transmission electron microscopy and fluorescence showed that autophagosomes were formed in MKN28 cells in 5 and 20 μg/ml VES groups and MKN45 cells in 10 and 40 μg/ml VES groups, and the fluorescence intensity of calcium ions in cytoplasm and mitochondria was significantly higher than that in solvent control group ( P<0.05). Compared with solvent control group, LC3, Beclin1, IP 3R, Grp75 and VDAC1 protein expressions of MKN28 cells in 20 and 40 μg/ml VES groups and MKN45 cells in 40 and 80 μg/ml VES groups were significantly increased ( P<0.05). After inhibiting IP 3R with 2-APB, the expression levels of IP 3R, Grp75 and VDAC1 in two kinds of gastric cancer cells in VES+2-APB group were significantly decreased compared with VES group ( P<0.05). The fluorescence results showed that the fluorescence intensity of cytoplasmic and mitochondrial calcium ions in VES+2-APB groups was significantly lower than that in VES group ( P<0.05). Compared with VES group, LC3 and Beclin1 protein expressions in two kinds of gastric cancer cells in VES+2-APB groups were significantly decreased ( P<0.05) . Conclusion:VES may activate intracellular calcium redistribution through IP 3R-Grp75-VDAC1 calcium channel and induce autophagy in gastric cancer cells.
9.Based on Transcriptome Analysis the Mechanism of Polygonatum kingianum Water Extract on the Proliferation and Colonization of Lactobacillus reuteri 1.2838
Tianli PU ; Xiaqiu SUN ; Ruidan TANG ; Xinyi LI ; Heng LI ; Sen HE ; Wen GU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(7):2078-2089
Objective To elucidate the mechanism of Polygonatum kingianum water extract(PW)on the proliferation and colonization of Lactobacillus reuteri 1.2838,the differential expression of genes associated with proliferation,the quorum sensing signal molecule autoinducer-2(AI-2),and stress resistance were detected.Method L.reuteri 1.2838 was anaerobically cultured at 37℃in MRS medium supplemented with 0.0126 g·mL-1 PW,and the growth curve was subsequently plotted.The quantification of AI-2 production was conducted using the bioluminescence assay with Vibrio harveyi BB170.Transcriptome sequencing was executed using Illumina HiSeq technology,followed by the identification of differentially expressed genes.The expression profiles of these genes were analyzed,and real-time quantitative PCR was employed for validation.Results Incubation with PW resulted in increased proliferation and AI-2 production capacity of L.reuteri 1.2838.Transcriptome sequencing revealed 425 genes with significant differential expression,comprising 253 upregulated and 172 downregulated genes.Post GO and KEGG annotation analysis,genes related to L.reuteri 1.2838 proliferation,including pdhA,pshB,dlat,dld,genes pertinent to AI-2 production such as luxS,sec,and genes linked to the strain's stress resistance,groEL,groES,gltC,exhibited an upregulated expression pattern.Conclusion PW facilitates the proliferation and colonization of L.reuteri 1.2838 by influencing the tricarboxylic acid cycle,quorum sensing,and the strain's stress resistance,thus offering theoretical support for the development of both Polygonatum kingianum and Lactobacillus reuteri.
10.The role of endoplasmic reticulum IP 3R calcium channel in vitamin E succinate induced autophagy of human gastric cancer cell
Xinyi WEN ; Miaomiao CAO ; Zongyue ZHANG ; Nan XIE ; Zhiyang WEI ; Liying HOU
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2025;43(3):180-188
Objective:To investigate the role of vitamin E succinate (VES) in inducing autophagy of human gastric cancer cells by activating calcium redistribution through inositol 1, 4, 5-trisphosphate receptors (IP 3R) pathway. Methods:Human gastric cancer lines MKN28 (moderately differentiated) and MKN45 (poorly differentiated) cells were cultured in vitro in March 2022. Gastric cancer cells were treated with VES at different doses for 24 h, and cell viability was measured by CCK-8 method to determine VES dose for subsequent study. The experiment was set up with solvent control group (0.1% ethanol), VES dose groups, 100 nmol/L rapamycin (RAPA) as autophagy positive control group (RAPA group), 15 μg/ml tunicamycin (TM) was used as the endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) positive control group (TM group), 10 μmol/ml 2-aminoethyl diphenylborinate (2-APB group) was used to inhibit IP 3R (2-APB group) and VES+2-APB group. The occurrence of autophagosomes in gastric cancer cells was observed by transmission electron microscopy, and microtubule associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3), Beclin1, IP 3R, glucose-regulated protein 75 (Grp75), voltage-dependent anion channel 1 (VDAC1) protein expression was detected by western blotting. Fluo-4 AM was used to label intracellular calcium ions, Rhod-2 AM was used to label mitochondrial calcium ions, and the fluorescence intensity of calcium ions was observed by fluorescence microscope. One-way analysis of variance was used to compare the means among multiple groups, and LSD- t method was used for pairwise comparison. Results:CCK-8 results showed that compared with solvent control group, the proliferation rates of MKN28 cells in 10-100 μg/ml VES group and MKN45 cells in 20-100 μg/ml VES group were significantly decreased ( P<0.05). Subsequent VES dosages were determined according to the growth curve, MKN28 was 5, 10, 20, 40 μg/ml, and MKN45 was 10, 20, 40, 80 μg/ml. The results of transmission electron microscopy and fluorescence showed that autophagosomes were formed in MKN28 cells in 5 and 20 μg/ml VES groups and MKN45 cells in 10 and 40 μg/ml VES groups, and the fluorescence intensity of calcium ions in cytoplasm and mitochondria was significantly higher than that in solvent control group ( P<0.05). Compared with solvent control group, LC3, Beclin1, IP 3R, Grp75 and VDAC1 protein expressions of MKN28 cells in 20 and 40 μg/ml VES groups and MKN45 cells in 40 and 80 μg/ml VES groups were significantly increased ( P<0.05). After inhibiting IP 3R with 2-APB, the expression levels of IP 3R, Grp75 and VDAC1 in two kinds of gastric cancer cells in VES+2-APB group were significantly decreased compared with VES group ( P<0.05). The fluorescence results showed that the fluorescence intensity of cytoplasmic and mitochondrial calcium ions in VES+2-APB groups was significantly lower than that in VES group ( P<0.05). Compared with VES group, LC3 and Beclin1 protein expressions in two kinds of gastric cancer cells in VES+2-APB groups were significantly decreased ( P<0.05) . Conclusion:VES may activate intracellular calcium redistribution through IP 3R-Grp75-VDAC1 calcium channel and induce autophagy in gastric cancer cells.

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