1.Effects of Mdivi-1,a mitochondrial division inhibitor,on NLRP3 inflammasome and astrocyte type A1 activation
Shu-feng LIU ; Xu-qing CHEN ; Ya-yun ZHANG ; Min YAO ; Long-yun ZHOU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(1):43-49
Aim To investigate the effects of Mdivi-1 on A1 astrocyte activation and its associated signaling molecules.Methods CTX-TNA2 astrocytes were di-vided into the control,ACM,and low-,medium-,and high-dose Mdivi-1 groups based on concentration screening via CCK-8 assay.ACM,a DMEM high-glu-cose medium containing preset concentrations of IL-1α,TNF-α,and C1q,was used to induce A1 activa-tion.The ACM group was stimulated with ACM for 24 hours.Mdivi-1 groups were pretreated with correspond-ing concentrations of Mdivi-1 for 2 hours,followed by ACM stimulation for 24 hours.Real-time quantitative PCR and Western blot were employed to assess mRNA levels and protein expression of IL-1β,C3,and iNOS in all groups.Immunofluorescence and Western blot were used to detect the expression of signaling molecules NLRP3,caspase-1,and ASC.DHE labeling was used to assess and flow cytometry was used to examine reac-tive oxygen species(ROS)levels.Results The CCK-8 assay identified 5,10,and 25 μmol·L-1as ap-propriate concentrations for Mdivi-1 intervention in CTX-TNA2 cells.Real-time quantitative PCR and Western blot results indicated that,compared to the control group,IL-1 β,C3,and iNOS mRNA levels and protein expression were significantly elevated in the ACM group(P<0.05).In contrast,these levels were significantly reduced in the 10 and 25 μmnol·L-1 Mdi-vi-1 groups compared to the ACM group(P<0.05).Immunofluorescence and Western blot results confirmed that ACM stimulation significantly activated the NLRP3 inflammasome in astrocytes,while Mdivi-1 intervention effectively reversed the ACM-induced upregulation of NLRP3,caspase-1,and ASC.DHE staining results demonstrated that 5,10,and 25 μmol·L-1Mdivi-1 in-terventions partially reversed the ACM-induced in-crease in ROS levels in a dose-dependent manner.Conclusion Mdivi-1 effectively inhibits A1 astrocyte activation,potentially through modulation of ROS and the NLRP3 inflammasomes.
2.Observation of the Application Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen Combined with Task OrientedTraining in Hemiplegic Patients after Cerebral Infarction
Ya-ling ZHOU ; Lan-hua ZHANG ; Qing-hua CHEN ; Xiao-hui GAO ; Ru-ping LIU
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2025;25(19):3172-3178,3200
Objective:To observe the application effect of hyperbaric oxygen combined with task oriented training in hemiplegic patients after cerebral infarction.Methods:106 hemiplegic patients after cerebral infarction admitted to Xinglin Hospital of Xiamen from March 2022 to June 2024 were prospectively selected and randomly divided into control group(received task oriented training,n=53)and observation group(received hyperbaric oxygen combined with task oriented training,n=53).Berg balance scale(BBS),clinical spasticity index(CSI),national institute of health stroke Scale(NIHSS),motor function[fugl-meyer motor function assessment scale(FMA),motor assessment scale(MAS)],walking ability[functional ambulation category(FAC),6-minute walking distance(6MWD)],quality of life and self-care ability[quality of life scale for stroke(SS-QOL),activity of daily living(ADL)]before intervention and 8 weeks after intervention were compared between the two groups.Result:Compared with control group 8 weeks after intervention,the observation group had higher BBS,FMA,MAS,FAC,SS-QOL,ADL scores,and 6MWD,while had lower NIHSS and CSI scores(P<0.05).Conclusion:Hyperbaric oxygen combined with task oriented training in hemiplegic patients after cerebral infarction,can effectively improve patients' motor function,balance ability,and self-care ability,enhance their quality of life,and reduce neurological damage.
3.Observation of the Application Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen Combined with Task OrientedTraining in Hemiplegic Patients after Cerebral Infarction
Ya-ling ZHOU ; Lan-hua ZHANG ; Qing-hua CHEN ; Xiao-hui GAO ; Ru-ping LIU
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2025;25(19):3172-3178,3200
Objective:To observe the application effect of hyperbaric oxygen combined with task oriented training in hemiplegic patients after cerebral infarction.Methods:106 hemiplegic patients after cerebral infarction admitted to Xinglin Hospital of Xiamen from March 2022 to June 2024 were prospectively selected and randomly divided into control group(received task oriented training,n=53)and observation group(received hyperbaric oxygen combined with task oriented training,n=53).Berg balance scale(BBS),clinical spasticity index(CSI),national institute of health stroke Scale(NIHSS),motor function[fugl-meyer motor function assessment scale(FMA),motor assessment scale(MAS)],walking ability[functional ambulation category(FAC),6-minute walking distance(6MWD)],quality of life and self-care ability[quality of life scale for stroke(SS-QOL),activity of daily living(ADL)]before intervention and 8 weeks after intervention were compared between the two groups.Result:Compared with control group 8 weeks after intervention,the observation group had higher BBS,FMA,MAS,FAC,SS-QOL,ADL scores,and 6MWD,while had lower NIHSS and CSI scores(P<0.05).Conclusion:Hyperbaric oxygen combined with task oriented training in hemiplegic patients after cerebral infarction,can effectively improve patients' motor function,balance ability,and self-care ability,enhance their quality of life,and reduce neurological damage.
4.Relationship between Family Function and Post-Traumatic Growth in Young and Middle-Aged Stroke Patients:An Analysis of the Mediating Effect of Psychological Resilience
Ru-ping LIU ; Ya-ling ZHOU ; Qing-hua CHEN
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2025;25(18):2988-2995
Objective:To explore the mediating effect of psychological resilience between family function and post-traumatic growth in young and middle-aged stroke patients,and to provide a theoretical basis for formulating targeted intervention strategies.Methods:This study was a prospective study,a total of 80 young and middle-aged stroke patients admitted in our hospital from February 2023 to August 2024 were selected by the convenient sampling method.The general information of the patients was collected by using a self-made questionnaire,the Connor-Davidson resilience scale(CD-RISC),family care index questionnaire(APGAR)and post-traumatic growth inventory(PTGI)were used to measure psychological resilience,family function and post-traumatic growth levels respectively.The correlations among family function,post-traumatic growth and psychological resilience were analyzed through Person correlation analysis.Construct models of family function and post-traumatic growth to exam ine the mediating effect of psychological resilience,and the scatter plots of correlations and the mediating effect model diagrams were drawn.Results:There were significant differences in the scores of family function,psychological resilience and post-traumatic growth among patients with different characteristics(P<0.05).The scores of family function,psychological resilience and post-traumatic growth of patients with characteristics such as being married,having a higher educational level,being slightly dependent on daily living skills and having their spouses as the main caregivers were significantly higher(P<0.05).Pearson correlation analysis showed that family function was significantly positively correlated with psychological resilience(r=0.951,P<0.05),family function was significantly positively correlated with post-traumatic growth(r=0.939,P<0.05)and post-traumatic growth was significantly positively correlated with post-traumatic growth(r=0.959,P<0.05).The structural equation model indicates that psychological resilience plays a partial mediating role between family function and post-traumatic growth,with the mediating effect accounting for 28.42%(95%CI:0.12-0.30)of the total effect.Conclusion:Family function can play an indirect role through psychological resilience to promote post-traumatic growth in young and middle-aged stroke patients,clinically,the collaborative intervention of family function and psychological resilience should be emphasized.
5.Expert Consensus on the Ethical Requirements for Generative AI-Assisted Academic Writing
You-Quan BU ; Yong-Fu CAO ; Zeng-Yi CHANG ; Hong-Yu CHEN ; Xiao-Wei CHEN ; Yuan-Yuan CHEN ; Zhu-Cheng CHEN ; Rui DENG ; Jie DING ; Zhong-Kai FAN ; Guo-Quan GAO ; Xu GAO ; Lan HU ; Xiao-Qing HU ; Hong-Ti JIA ; Ying KONG ; En-Min LI ; Ling LI ; Yu-Hua LI ; Jun-Rong LIU ; Zhi-Qiang LIU ; Ya-Ping LUO ; Xue-Mei LV ; Yan-Xi PEI ; Xiao-Zhong PENG ; Qi-Qun TANG ; You WAN ; Yong WANG ; Ming-Xu WANG ; Xian WANG ; Guang-Kuan XIE ; Jun XIE ; Xiao-Hua YAN ; Mei YIN ; Zhong-Shan YU ; Chun-Yan ZHOU ; Rui-Fang ZHU
Chinese Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2025;41(6):826-832
With the rapid development of generative artificial intelligence(GAI)technologies,their widespread application in academic research and writing is continuously expanding the boundaries of sci-entific inquiry.However,this trend has also raised a series of ethical and regulatory challenges,inclu-ding issues related to authorship,content authenticity,citation accuracy,and accountability.In light of the growing involvement of AI in generating academic content,establishing an open,controllable,and trustworthy ethical governance framework has become a key task for safeguarding research integrity and maintaining trust within the academic community.This expert consensus outlines ethical requirements across key stages of AI-assisted academic writing-including topic selection,data management,citation practices,and authorship attribution.It aims to clarify the boundaries and ethical obligations surrounding AI use in academic writing,ensuring that technological tools enhance efficiency without compromising in-tegrity.The goal is to provide guidance and institutional support for building a responsible and sustainable research ecosystem.
6.Relationship between Family Function and Post-Traumatic Growth in Young and Middle-Aged Stroke Patients:An Analysis of the Mediating Effect of Psychological Resilience
Ru-ping LIU ; Ya-ling ZHOU ; Qing-hua CHEN
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2025;25(18):2988-2995
Objective:To explore the mediating effect of psychological resilience between family function and post-traumatic growth in young and middle-aged stroke patients,and to provide a theoretical basis for formulating targeted intervention strategies.Methods:This study was a prospective study,a total of 80 young and middle-aged stroke patients admitted in our hospital from February 2023 to August 2024 were selected by the convenient sampling method.The general information of the patients was collected by using a self-made questionnaire,the Connor-Davidson resilience scale(CD-RISC),family care index questionnaire(APGAR)and post-traumatic growth inventory(PTGI)were used to measure psychological resilience,family function and post-traumatic growth levels respectively.The correlations among family function,post-traumatic growth and psychological resilience were analyzed through Person correlation analysis.Construct models of family function and post-traumatic growth to exam ine the mediating effect of psychological resilience,and the scatter plots of correlations and the mediating effect model diagrams were drawn.Results:There were significant differences in the scores of family function,psychological resilience and post-traumatic growth among patients with different characteristics(P<0.05).The scores of family function,psychological resilience and post-traumatic growth of patients with characteristics such as being married,having a higher educational level,being slightly dependent on daily living skills and having their spouses as the main caregivers were significantly higher(P<0.05).Pearson correlation analysis showed that family function was significantly positively correlated with psychological resilience(r=0.951,P<0.05),family function was significantly positively correlated with post-traumatic growth(r=0.939,P<0.05)and post-traumatic growth was significantly positively correlated with post-traumatic growth(r=0.959,P<0.05).The structural equation model indicates that psychological resilience plays a partial mediating role between family function and post-traumatic growth,with the mediating effect accounting for 28.42%(95%CI:0.12-0.30)of the total effect.Conclusion:Family function can play an indirect role through psychological resilience to promote post-traumatic growth in young and middle-aged stroke patients,clinically,the collaborative intervention of family function and psychological resilience should be emphasized.
7.Effects of Mdivi-1,a mitochondrial division inhibitor,on NLRP3 inflammasome and astrocyte type A1 activation
Shu-feng LIU ; Xu-qing CHEN ; Ya-yun ZHANG ; Min YAO ; Long-yun ZHOU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(1):43-49
Aim To investigate the effects of Mdivi-1 on A1 astrocyte activation and its associated signaling molecules.Methods CTX-TNA2 astrocytes were di-vided into the control,ACM,and low-,medium-,and high-dose Mdivi-1 groups based on concentration screening via CCK-8 assay.ACM,a DMEM high-glu-cose medium containing preset concentrations of IL-1α,TNF-α,and C1q,was used to induce A1 activa-tion.The ACM group was stimulated with ACM for 24 hours.Mdivi-1 groups were pretreated with correspond-ing concentrations of Mdivi-1 for 2 hours,followed by ACM stimulation for 24 hours.Real-time quantitative PCR and Western blot were employed to assess mRNA levels and protein expression of IL-1β,C3,and iNOS in all groups.Immunofluorescence and Western blot were used to detect the expression of signaling molecules NLRP3,caspase-1,and ASC.DHE labeling was used to assess and flow cytometry was used to examine reac-tive oxygen species(ROS)levels.Results The CCK-8 assay identified 5,10,and 25 μmol·L-1as ap-propriate concentrations for Mdivi-1 intervention in CTX-TNA2 cells.Real-time quantitative PCR and Western blot results indicated that,compared to the control group,IL-1 β,C3,and iNOS mRNA levels and protein expression were significantly elevated in the ACM group(P<0.05).In contrast,these levels were significantly reduced in the 10 and 25 μmnol·L-1 Mdi-vi-1 groups compared to the ACM group(P<0.05).Immunofluorescence and Western blot results confirmed that ACM stimulation significantly activated the NLRP3 inflammasome in astrocytes,while Mdivi-1 intervention effectively reversed the ACM-induced upregulation of NLRP3,caspase-1,and ASC.DHE staining results demonstrated that 5,10,and 25 μmol·L-1Mdivi-1 in-terventions partially reversed the ACM-induced in-crease in ROS levels in a dose-dependent manner.Conclusion Mdivi-1 effectively inhibits A1 astrocyte activation,potentially through modulation of ROS and the NLRP3 inflammasomes.
8.Research progress on the roles and mechanisms of peripheral immune cells in Alzheimer's disease:focus on the gut microbiota
Ya-Ting CHEN ; Qing-Cheng CHEN ; Li HU ; Zhou LIU
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2025;50(10):1338-1346
Alzheimer's disease(AD)is a common neurodegenerative disease in the elderly.Increasing evidence shows that peripheral immune cells are involved in the occurrence and development of AD.Both gut microbiota dysbiosis and abnormalities of peripheral immune cells occur in the early stage of AD.The gut microbiota can influence the central nervous system through mechanisms such as the gut-brain axis and the regulatory effects on peripheral immune cells.AD treatment methods targeting the gut microbiota and immune cells have been receiving increasing attention.This review summarizes the regulatory effects and mechanisms of the gut microbiota on peripheral immune cells,as well as the research progress on the gut microbiota's roles in the occurrence and development of AD,aiming to provide new ideas for relevant research on the prevention,diagnosis,and treatment of AD.
9.Expert Consensus on the Ethical Requirements for Generative AI-Assisted Academic Writing
You-Quan BU ; Yong-Fu CAO ; Zeng-Yi CHANG ; Hong-Yu CHEN ; Xiao-Wei CHEN ; Yuan-Yuan CHEN ; Zhu-Cheng CHEN ; Rui DENG ; Jie DING ; Zhong-Kai FAN ; Guo-Quan GAO ; Xu GAO ; Lan HU ; Xiao-Qing HU ; Hong-Ti JIA ; Ying KONG ; En-Min LI ; Ling LI ; Yu-Hua LI ; Jun-Rong LIU ; Zhi-Qiang LIU ; Ya-Ping LUO ; Xue-Mei LV ; Yan-Xi PEI ; Xiao-Zhong PENG ; Qi-Qun TANG ; You WAN ; Yong WANG ; Ming-Xu WANG ; Xian WANG ; Guang-Kuan XIE ; Jun XIE ; Xiao-Hua YAN ; Mei YIN ; Zhong-Shan YU ; Chun-Yan ZHOU ; Rui-Fang ZHU
Chinese Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2025;41(6):826-832
With the rapid development of generative artificial intelligence(GAI)technologies,their widespread application in academic research and writing is continuously expanding the boundaries of sci-entific inquiry.However,this trend has also raised a series of ethical and regulatory challenges,inclu-ding issues related to authorship,content authenticity,citation accuracy,and accountability.In light of the growing involvement of AI in generating academic content,establishing an open,controllable,and trustworthy ethical governance framework has become a key task for safeguarding research integrity and maintaining trust within the academic community.This expert consensus outlines ethical requirements across key stages of AI-assisted academic writing-including topic selection,data management,citation practices,and authorship attribution.It aims to clarify the boundaries and ethical obligations surrounding AI use in academic writing,ensuring that technological tools enhance efficiency without compromising in-tegrity.The goal is to provide guidance and institutional support for building a responsible and sustainable research ecosystem.
10.One-year seedling cultivation technology and seed germination-promoting mechanism by warm water soaking of Polygonatum kingianum var. grandifolium.
Ke FU ; Jian-Qing ZHOU ; Zhi-Wei FAN ; Mei-Sen YANG ; Ya-Qun CHENG ; Yan ZHU ; Yan SHI ; Jin-Ping SI ; Dong-Hong CHEN
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2025;50(4):1022-1030
Polygonati Rhizoma demonstrates significant potential for addressing both chronic and hidden hunger. The supply of high-quality seedlings is a primary factor influencing the development of the Polygonati Rhizoma industry. Warm water soaking is often used in agriculture to promote the rapid germination of seeds, while its application and molecular mechanism in Polygonati Rhizoma have not been reported. To rapidly obtain high-quality seedlings, this study treated Polygonatum kingianum var. grandifolium seeds with sand storage at low temperatures, warm water soaking, and cultivation temperature gradients. The results showed that the culture at 25 ℃ or sand storage at 4 ℃ for 2 months rapidly broke the seed dormancy of P. kingianum var. grandifolium, while the culture at 20 ℃ or sand storage at 4 ℃ for 1 month failed to break the seed dormancy. Soaking seeds in 60 ℃ warm water further increased the germination rate, germination potential, and germination index. Specifically, the seeds soaked at 60 ℃ and cultured at 25 ℃ without sand storage treatment(Aa25) achieved a germination rate of 78. 67%±1. 53% on day 42 and 83. 40%±4. 63% on day 77. The seeds pretreated with sand storage at 4 ℃ for 2 months, soaked in 60 ℃ water, and then cultured at 25 ℃ achieved a germination rate comparable to that of Aa25 on day 77. Transcriptomic analysis indicated that warm water soaking might promote germination by triggering reactive oxygen species( ROS), inducing the expression of heat shock factors( HSFs) and heat shock proteins( HSPs), which accelerated DNA replication, transcript maturation, translation, and processing, thereby facilitating the accumulation and turnover of genetic materials. According to the results of indoor controlled experiments and field practices, maintaining a germination and seedling cultivation environment at approximately 25 ℃ was crucial for the one-year seedling cultivation of P. kingianum var. grandifolium.
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