1.Construction and application of the "Huaxi Hongyi" large medical model
Rui SHI ; Bing ZHENG ; Xun YAO ; Hao YANG ; Xuchen YANG ; Siyuan ZHANG ; Zhenwu WANG ; Dongfeng LIU ; Jing DONG ; Jiaxi XIE ; Hu MA ; Zhiyang HE ; Cheng JIANG ; Feng QIAO ; Fengming LUO ; Jin HUANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;32(05):587-593
Objective To construct large medical model named by "Huaxi HongYi"and explore its application effectiveness in assisting medical record generation. Methods By the way of a full-chain medical large model construction paradigm of "data annotation - model training - scenario incubation", through strategies such as multimodal data fusion, domain adaptation training, and localization of hardware adaptation, "Huaxi HongYi" with 72 billion parameters was constructed. Combined with technologies such as speech recognition, knowledge graphs, and reinforcement learning, an application system for assisting in the generation of medical records was developed. Results Taking the assisted generation of discharge records as an example, in the pilot department, after using the application system, the average completion times of writing a medical records shortened (21 min vs. 5 min) with efficiency increased by 3.2 time, the accuracy rate of the model output reached 92.4%. Conclusion It is feasible for medical institutions to build independently controllable medical large models and incubate various applications based on these models, providing a reference pathway for artificial intelligence development in similar institutions.
2.Inhibition of ISO-induced hypertrophy and damage in H9c2 cells by total saponins from Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma and Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma via promoting autophagy.
Cheng-Zhi XIE ; Ying ZHANG ; Chang FU ; Xiao-Shan CUI ; Rui-Na HAO ; Jian-Xun REN
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2025;50(7):1841-1849
This paper primarily investigated the protective effects and potential mechanisms of total saponins from Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma and Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma in alleviating isoprenaline(ISO)-induced hypertrophy and damage in H9c2 cardiomyocytes. Initially, H9c2 cardiomyocytes were used as the research subject to analyze the effects of ISO at different concentrations on cell hypertrophy and damage. On this basis, the H9c2 cardiomyocytes were divided into blank, model, and high-dose(200 μg·mL~(-1)), medium-dose(100 μg·mL~(-1)), and low-dose(50 μg·mL~(-1)) groups of total saponins from Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma and Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma. Cell hypertrophy and damage models were induced by treating cells with 400 μmol·L~(-1) ISO for 24 hours. The Incucyte live-cell analysis system was utilized to observe the status, size changes, and confluence of the cells in each group. Cell viability was detected by using the CCK-8 assay. Western blot analysis was employed to detect the expression of Ras-associated protein 7A(RAB7A), sequestosome 1(SQSTM1/p62), autophagy-related protein Beclin1, and microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3(LC3). Immunofluorescence was used to detect the expression level of the autophagy marker Beclin1 in H9c2 cells. The results demonstrated that compared with the blank group, the model group showed a significant reduction in cell viability(P<0.01) and a marked increase in cell hypertrophy, with an average cell length growth of 13.53%. Compared with the model group, the high-dose, medium-dose, and low-dose groups of total saponins from Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma and Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma exhibited reduced hypertrophy, with respective growths of 6.89%, 8.30%, and 8.49% and a significant decrease in growth rates(P<0.01). Cell viability in the high-dose of total saponins from Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma and Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma was also significantly increased(P<0.01). Western blot and immunofluorescence results indicated that compared with the blank group, the model group showed changes in Beclin1, RAB7A, and p62 expression, as well as the LC3Ⅱ/LC3Ⅰ ratio, although most changes were not statistically significant. In the groups treated with total saponins from Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma and Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma, the expression of autophagy-related proteins Beclin1 and RAB7A and the LC3Ⅱ/LC3Ⅰ ratio were significantly increased(P<0.05), while p62 expression significantly decreased(P<0.05). These findings collectively suggested that pretreatment of cells with total saponins from Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma and Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma significantly enhanced autophagy activity in cells. In summary, total saponins from Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma and Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma inhibit ISO-induced hypertrophy and damage in H9c2 cells by promoting autophagy, demonstrating potential cardioprotective effects and providing new insights and scientific evidence for their preventive and therapeutic use in cardiovascular diseases.
Autophagy/drug effects*
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Saponins/pharmacology*
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Panax notoginseng/chemistry*
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Panax/chemistry*
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Animals
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Rats
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Cell Line
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal/pharmacology*
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Rhizome/chemistry*
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Isoproterenol/adverse effects*
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Myocytes, Cardiac/cytology*
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Hypertrophy/drug therapy*
3.Diabetes-associated sleep fragmentation impairs liver and heart function via SIRT1-dependent epigenetic modulation of NADPH oxidase 4.
Yuanfang GUO ; Jie WANG ; Dongmei ZHANG ; Yufeng TANG ; Quanli CHENG ; Jiahao LI ; Ting GAO ; Xiaohui ZHANG ; Guangping LU ; Mingrui LIU ; Xun GUAN ; Xinyu TANG ; Junlian GU
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(3):1480-1496
Although clinical evidence suggests that nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is an established major risk factor for heart failure, it remains unexplored whether sleep disorder-caused hepatic damage contributes to the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Here, our findings revealed that sleep fragmentation (SF) displayed notable hepatic detrimental phenotypes, including steatosis and oxidative damage, along with significant abnormalities in cardiac structure and function. All these pathological changes persisted even after sleep recovery for 2 consecutive weeks or more, displaying memory properties. Mechanistically, persistent higher expression of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate oxidase 4 (NOX4) in the liver was the key initiator of SF-accelerated damage phenotypes. SF epigenetically controlled the acetylation of histone H3 lysine 27 (H3K27ac) enrichment at the Nox4 promoter and markedly increased Nox4 expression in liver even after sleep recovery. Moreover, fine coordination of the circadian clock and hepatic damage was strictly controlled by BMAL1-dependent Sirtuin 1 (Sirt1) transcription after circadian misalignment. Accordingly, genetic manipulation of liver-specific Nox4 or Sirt1, along with pharmacological intervention targeting NOX4 (GLX351322) or SIRT1 (Resveratrol), could effectively erase the epigenetic modification of Nox4 by reducing the H3K27ac level and ameliorate the progression of liver pathology, thereby counteracting SF-evoked sustained CVD. Collectively, our findings may pave the way for strategies to mitigate myocardial injury from persistent hepatic detrimental memory in diabetic patients.
4.Anti-CD24 antibody-nitric oxide donor conjugates bearing a self-bioorthogonal cleavable linker.
Jianbing WU ; Tianyue CHENG ; Jiajun XIE ; Ziyu QIAN ; Linhua HUANG ; Xun YUAN ; Libang ZHANG ; Shan YANG ; Yihua ZHANG ; Tonglin XU ; Juan ZHANG ; Zhangjian HUANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(10):5366-5386
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a highly aggressive malignancy predominantly managed via chemotherapy. Our clinical sample analysis revealed a significant correlation between elevated CD24 expression in TNBC tumor cells and patient survival rates. We developed a novel antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), named HN03, consisting of an antibody with engineered cysteines for site-specific conjugation with a low toxic nitric oxide (NO) precursor as its payload through a novel Pt(IV)-mediated bioorthogonal self-cleavable linker. HN03 specifically targets tumor cells expressing high levels of CD24, concurrently generating cisplatin and releasing NO upon activation. HN03 also exhibited potent in vitro and in vivo antitumor activity. It significantly reduced tumor growth at various doses, prevented tumor metastasis, with markedly lower toxicity than traditional chemotherapy agents. We found that a key mechanism of its action involved inducing apoptosis and endoplasmic reticulum stress, substantially decreasing the number of M2-type macrophages. Overall, HN03 stands out as a promising therapeutic option for TNBC, offering a targeted treatment with reduced side effects and the potential for improved outcomes. Furthermore, using Pt(IV) in the linker and an NO precursor as the payload enhances the versatility of the Antibody-NO donor Conjugate (ANC), offering new avenues for the design of the next generation of ADCs.
5.Septin9 promotes viral replication by interacting with Ebola virus VP35 to regulate inclusion body formation.
Chen WANG ; Xun ZHANG ; Yu BAI ; Hainan LIU ; Xuan LIU ; Cheng CAO
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2025;41(8):3228-3240
The Ebola virus (EBOV), a member of the Filoviridae family, is a highly pathogenic agent responsible for severe hemorrhagic fever in humans. Understanding the molecular mechanisms governing its replication is critical for developing effective antiviral strategies. VP35-TurboID immunosuppression coupled with quantitative mass spectrometry identified Septin9, the host GTP-binding protein which played a role in cytoskeletal regulation, as a novel interactor of VP35. Western blotting and Far-Western blotting confirmed the direct interaction and demonstrated that the C-terminal region of VP35 was the critical binding domain. Functionally, EBOV replication as well as the formation of viral inclusion bodies (VIBs) was demonstrated to be significantly suppressed by Septin9 knockdown and depletion, as shown by the EBOV minigenome (EBOV MG) and the transcription- and replication-competent virus-like particles (trVLPs) system. This study reveals that VP35 engages in a specific interaction with the GTP-binding protein Septin9, thereby impeding EBOV replication through the disruption of inclusion bodies. The overarching objective of this study is to significantly enhance our understanding about the pathogenic mechanism of EBOV and offer a robust theoretical foundation and solid empirical support for the formulation of innovative therapeutic strategies against EBOV.
Virus Replication/physiology*
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Septins/physiology*
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Humans
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Ebolavirus/physiology*
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Inclusion Bodies, Viral/metabolism*
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Viral Regulatory and Accessory Proteins/metabolism*
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Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola/virology*
6.Preparation and In Vitro Degradation Characteristics Analysis of Poly(lactic-co-glycolide)Microspheres Based on Microfluidic Process
Bao-Cheng WANG ; Cong-Yu MA ; Ke WANG ; Si-Tong ZHENG ; Xiao-Yan ZHANG ; Yue-Mei ZHAO ; Xun ZHAO ; Jian-Bin PAN ; Zheng-Song GAO ; Hai-Wei SHI ; Yao-Zuo YUAN ; Hong-Yuan CHEN
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2025;53(4):621-630
Poly(lactic-co-glycolide)(PLGA)is a key excipient in long-acting sustained-release preparations,and its degradation properties directly affect the drug release behavior.In this study,PLGA microspheres were prepared by microfluidic techniques,and the morphology changes of the microspheres were observed by scanning electron microscopy(SEM).In alkaline environment,due to the accelerated hydrolysis of ester bonds,the surface of the microspheres was rapidly dissolved and eroded,and the degradation rate was significantly higher than that in acidic environment.High temperature accelerated the degradation of PLGA microspheres.Under neutral and alkaline conditions,the microspheres showed aggregation and adhesion.Under acidic conditions,the microspheres gradually decomposed into irregular fragments.The high ionic strength further promoted the surface corrosion of the microspheres,especially under extreme pH conditions.Simultaneously,PLGA microspheres encapsulating coumarin were prepared to simulate the microsphere formulation.The release rate of coumarin after degradation of the microspheres under different conditions was observed by measuring the absorbance with ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry.The results were consistent with those of the blank microspheres.This study revealed that the degradation of PLGA microspheres was significantly pH-dependent,temperature sensitive and ion strength responsive.These findings not only helped to understand and optimize the long-term stability and controlled release performance of drug-carrying microspheres,but also provided a theoretical basis for further improvement of PLGA-based drug carrier design.
7.ANTHELMINTIC EFFICACY OF COMPOUNDED FIPRONIL DROPS AGAINST PARASITIC TICKS IN DOGS
Shi-Jie LI ; Guo-Qing CHEN ; Yang-Ying CHENG ; Yan ZHANG ; Meng-Meng DENG ; Wei JI ; Deng-Long XIE ; Xun SUO
Acta Parasitologica et Medica Entomologica Sinica 2025;32(3):167-173
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of Compound Fipronil Spot-on Solution in repelling canine ticks.Methods A total of 140 dogs infested with ticks were randomly selected from regions in southern and northern China and assigned to four groups:southern test drug group,southern control drug group,northern test drug group,and northern control drug group.Each group comprised 35 dogs.Each dog was administered the prescribed dose.The number of ticks was counted on days 1,7,14,21,and 28 following the administration.The negative conversion and average reduction rates of the tick population were then subjected to statistical analyse.Results The mean efficacy of the test drug was 100%in both the southern and northern cohorts,28 days post-treatment.The control drug showed comparable efficacy,reaching a mean reduction of 100%in both regions by the same time point.No additional clinical manifestations or adverse events were observed across all treated dogs.Conclusions Compound Fipronil Spot-on Solutions effectively treats and prevents ticks in dogs in different regions of China.A single dose remains effective for up to 28 days,thus providing a convenient,effective solution.
8.Predictive value of intratumoral heterogeneity measured by 18F-FDG PET/CT for EGFR mutation of adenocarcinoma
Nan CHENG ; Guqing ZHANG ; Ming GAO ; Xun WANG ; Yu KONG
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2024;44(1):1-5
Objective:To investigate the value of traditional metabolic parameters, CT features and intratumoral heterogeneity parameters measured by 18F-FDG PET/CT in predicting the mutation status of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene in patients with adenocarcinoma. Methods:A total of 147 patients (73 males, 74 females, age (59.8±10.2) years) with pathological confirmed adenocarcinoma between January 2016 and June 2020 in the Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University were retrospectively included. The differences of clinical data (smoking history, tumor location and clinical stage), CT features (maximum diameter, ground-glass opacity content, lobulation, speculation, cavitation, air-bronchogram, pleural retraction and bronchial cut-off sign), 18F-FDG PET/CT traditional metabolic parameters (SUV max, SUV mean, metabolic tumor volume (MTV) and total lesion glycolysis (TLG)) and intratumoral heterogeneity parameters ( CV, heterogeneity index (HI)) were analyzed between patients with EGFR mutation and patients with EGFR wild-type. Independent-sample t test, Mann-Whitney U test and χ2 test were used to analyze the data. Multivariate logistic regression was used to analyze the predictors of EGFR mutation. ROC curve analysis was used to evaluate the predictive value of clinical and PET/CT information. Results:Among 147 patients, 87 were with EGFR mutation and 60 were with EGFR wild-type. There were significant differences in gender (male/female), smoking history (with/without), location (peripheral lesion/central lesion), pleural retraction (with/without), SUV max, SUV mean, TLG, CV and HI ( χ2 values: 4.72-23.89, z values: from -2.31 to 5.74, all P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that smoking history (odds ratio ( OR)=0.167, 95% CI: 0.076-0.366; P<0.001), pleural retraction ( OR=1.404, 95% CI: 1.115-3.745; P=0.012), SUV max ( OR=0.922, 95% CI: 0.855-0.995; P=0.003), TLG ( OR=0.991, 95% CI: 0.986-0.996; P=0.001) and HI ( OR=0.796, 95% CI: 0.700-0.859; P<0.001) were predictors of EGFR mutation. ROC curve analysis showed the AUC of HI was 0.779, with the sensitivity of 76.67%(46/60) and the specificity of 79.31%(69/87). The predictive model was constructed by combining smoking history, pleural retraction, TLG, SUV max and HI, and the AUC was 0.908, with the sensitivity of 88.33%(53/60) and the specificity of 68.97%(60/87). The difference of AUCs between HI and the predictive model was statistically significant ( z=3.71, P<0.001). Conclusion:HI can predict EGFR mutations better, and the predictive value for EGFR mutations can be enhanced when combining HI with smoking history, pleural retraction, TLG and SUV max.
9.Clinical Study on the Treatment of Insomnia in the Elderly with the Spleen-Strengthening,Blood-Activating and Phlegm-Resolving Chinese Herbal Medicine Based on the Theory of "Muscular Atrophy,Qi-Passage Blockage" Recorded in the Huang Di Nei Jing
Chao WANG ; Jian-Qiang MEI ; Sai-Qiang YAN ; Xun ZHANG ; Ao LIU ; Xiao-Yan YOU ; Li CHENG
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;41(7):1730-1737
Objective To explore the clinical efficacy of Chinese herbal medicine with the actions of invigorating spleen,activating blood and resolving phlegm in the treatment of senile insomnia based on the theory of"muscular atrophy,qi-passage blockage"recorded in Huang Di Nei Jing(The Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic,shortened as Nei Jing).Methods A total of 120 elderly patients with insomnia were randomly divided into observation group and control group,with 60 cases in each group.The control group was treated with oral use of Dexzopiclone Tablets,and the observation group was treated with oral use of decoction of Chinese herbal medicine for invigorating spleen,activating blood and resolving phlegm.The course of treatment covered 4 weeks.Before and after treatment,the two groups were observed in the changes of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)score,Insomnia Severity Index(ISI)score,polysomnography(PSG)related parameters of total sleep time(TST),number of awakenings(AN)and sleep latency(SL),mean blood flow velocity of anterior cerebral artery(ACA),middle cerebral artery(MCA),and posterior cerebral artery(PCA),and serum levels of 5-hydroxytryptamine(5-HT)and melatonin(MT).After treatment,the clinical efficacy and safety of the two groups were evaluated.Results(1)After 4 weeks of treatment,the total effective rate of the observation group was 93.33%(56/60),which was slightly higher than 90.00%(54/60)of the control group,but the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05).(2)After treatment,the item scores and total scores of PSQI in the two groups were lower than those before treatment(P<0.05),and the decrease of the scores of sleep quality,sleep time,sleep efficiency,and daytime function as well as total scores in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group(P<0.05).However,there was no significant difference of time for falling asleep and sleep disorder scores between the two groups(P>0.05).After 4 weeks of drug withdrawal,the item scores of PSQI in the observation group continued to decrease compared with those after treatment(P<0.05),but there was no significant difference in the control group(P<0.05).(3)After treatment,the ISI scores in the two groups were decreased when compared with those before treatment(P<0.05),and the decrease in the observation group was superior to that in the control group(P<0.05).After 4 weeks of drug withdrawal,the ISI score of the observation group continued to decrease compared with that after treatment(P<0.05),while the control group had no significant change,and the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05).(4)After treatment,the PSG related parameters such as TST,AN and SL in the two groups were improved when compared with those before treatment(P>0.05),and the improvement of TST and AN in the observation group was superior to that in the control group(P>0.05).(5)After treatment,the mean blood flow velocity of ACA,MCA and PCA in the observation group was improved compared with that before treatment(P<0.05),while there was no significant change in the control group compared with that before treatment(P>0.05).The improvement of the mean blood flow velocity of ACA,MCA and PCA in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group(P<0.05).(6)After treatment,the levels of serum 5-HT and MT in the two groups were increased when compared with those before treatment(P<0.05),and the increase in the observation group was superior to that in the control group(P<0.05).(7)The incidence of adverse reactions in the observation group was 5.00%(3/60),which was slightly lower than 13.33%(8/60)in the control group,but the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05).Conclusion Based on the theory of"muscular atrophy,qi-passage blockage"recorded in Nei Jing,the Chinese herbal medicine for invigorating spleen,activating blood and resolving phlegm exerts certain effect in treating senile insomnia.It can effectively improve the sleep quality and daytime function of patients,enhance sleep efficiency,increase sleep time,reduce the number of awakenings,alleviate the severity of insomnia,improve brain function,and regulate the level of neurotransmitters,with remarkably long-term effect and reliable safety.
10.Exploration of correlation between multiple subjective and objective evaluation indicators in early stage with recovery time in combination of acupuncture and medication for treating facial neuritis
Qiuju SU ; Xueyan WU ; Xun PAN ; Min SU ; Shiqi CHENG ; Zhuwen CHEN
Chongqing Medicine 2024;53(2):246-250,256
Objective To analyze the correlation between the multiple evaluation indicators in the early stage and the cure time(needed time from treatment to cure)of the patients with facial neuritis treated by ac-upuncture combined with medication,and to optimize the subjective and objective indicators enable predicting the cure time of facial neuritis in early stage.Methods All patients were treated by acupuncture and medica-tion combination.The research subjects were 64 patients with facial neuritis from the outpatient of cupuncture and moxibustion department of this hospital.The correlation between the grade of facial nerve paralysis,sur-face electromyography related data,scores of self-made symptom scoring scale,Sunnybrook Facial Grading System(SFGS)score,Facial Disability Index-Physical(FDIP)score,Facial Disability Index-Social(FDIS)score on 7 d of onset with the cure time was analyzed.Results The cure time was positively correlated with the grade of facial nerve paralysis and FDIS score on 7 d of onset(P<0.01),amd negatively correlated with the scores of self-made symptom scoring scale,FDIP score,SFGS score and the affected side to healthy ratio of CMAP amplitude of buccal temporal branch of facial nerve(P<0.01 or P<0.05);the cure time had no sig-nificant correlation with the ratio of affected side and healthy side of CMAP amplitude in zygomatic branch of facial nerve,the ratio of affected side and healthy side of CMAP latent period of temporal branch,buccal branch and zygomatic branch of facial nerve and F wave output rate(P>0.05).Conclusion In the early stage subjective indicators of the acupuncture combined with medication for treating facial neuritis,grade of facial nerve paralysis,self-made symptom scoring scale,scores of self-made symptom scoring scale,FDIP and FDIS scores and the ratio of affected side to healthy side of CMAP amplitude of the buccal branch,temporal branch of the facial nerve in sEMG in the objective indicators could be used to predict the cure time,better guide the treatment and have more effective and accurate comunication with the patients.

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