1.Scaffold and SAR studies on c-MET inhibitors using machine learning approaches
Jing ZHANG ; Mingming ZHANG ; Weiran HUANG ; Changjie LIANG ; Wei XU ; Jing ZHANGHUA ; Jun TU ; Okohi-Agida INNOCENT ; Jinke CHENG ; Dong-Qing WEI ; Buyong MA ; Yanjing WANG ; Hongsheng TAN
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2025;15(6):1321-1333
Numerous c-mesenchymal-epithelial transition(c-MET)inhibitors have been reported as potential anticancer agents.However,most fail to enter clinical trials owing to poor efficacy or drug resistance.To date,the scaffold-based chemical space of small-molecule c-MET inhibitors has not been analyzed.In this study,we constructed the largest c-MET dataset,which included 2,278 molecules with different struc-tures,by inhibiting the half maximal inhibitory concentration(IC50)of kinase activity.No significant differences in drug-like properties were observed between active molecules(1,228)and inactive mol-ecules(1,050),including chemical space coverage,physicochemical properties,and absorption,distri-bution,metabolism,excretion,and toxicity(ADMET)profiles.The higher chemical diversity of the active molecules was downscaled using t-distributed stochastic neighbor embedding(t-SNE)high-dimensional data.Further clustering and chemical space networks(CSNs)analyses revealed commonly used scaffolds for c-MET inhibitors,such as M5,M7,and M8.Activity cliffs and structural alerts were used to reveal"dead ends"and"safe bets"for c-MET,as well as dominant structural fragments consisting of pyr-idazinones,triazoles,and pyrazines.Finally,the decision tree model precisely indicated the key structural features required to constitute active c-MET inhibitor molecules,including at least three aromatic het-erocycles,five aromatic nitrogen atoms,and eight nitrogen-oxygen atoms.Overall,our analyses revealed potential structure-activity relationship(SAR)patterns for c-MET inhibitors,which can inform the screening of new compounds and guide future optimization efforts.
2.Scaffold and SAR studies on c-MET inhibitors using machine learning approaches.
Jing ZHANG ; Mingming ZHANG ; Weiran HUANG ; Changjie LIANG ; Wei XU ; Jinghua ZHANG ; Jun TU ; Innocent Okohi AGIDA ; Jinke CHENG ; Dong-Qing WEI ; Buyong MA ; Yanjing WANG ; Hongsheng TAN
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2025;15(6):101303-101303
Numerous c-mesenchymal-epithelial transition (c-MET) inhibitors have been reported as potential anticancer agents. However, most fail to enter clinical trials owing to poor efficacy or drug resistance. To date, the scaffold-based chemical space of small-molecule c-MET inhibitors has not been analyzed. In this study, we constructed the largest c-MET dataset, which included 2,278 molecules with different structures, by inhibiting the half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) of kinase activity. No significant differences in drug-like properties were observed between active molecules (1,228) and inactive molecules (1,050), including chemical space coverage, physicochemical properties, and absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity (ADMET) profiles. The higher chemical diversity of the active molecules was downscaled using t-distributed stochastic neighbor embedding (t-SNE) high-dimensional data. Further clustering and chemical space networks (CSNs) analyses revealed commonly used scaffolds for c-MET inhibitors, such as M5, M7, and M8. Activity cliffs and structural alerts were used to reveal "dead ends" and "safe bets" for c-MET, as well as dominant structural fragments consisting of pyridazinones, triazoles, and pyrazines. Finally, the decision tree model precisely indicated the key structural features required to constitute active c-MET inhibitor molecules, including at least three aromatic heterocycles, five aromatic nitrogen atoms, and eight nitrogen-oxygen atoms. Overall, our analyses revealed potential structure-activity relationship (SAR) patterns for c-MET inhibitors, which can inform the screening of new compounds and guide future optimization efforts.
4.Analysis of short-term prognosis and risk for conversion to laparotomy in laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy
Yang XU ; Wei GUO ; Yanjing LI ; Jiaping WEI ; Chao JING
International Journal of Surgery 2024;51(10):687-693
Objective:To compare the perioperative conditions of open pancreaticoduodenectomy (OPD), laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD) and LPD conversion OPD, and analyze the short-term prognosis and risk factors for LPD conversion OPD.Methods:The clinical data of 167 patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) in the Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University from February 2020 to March 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. Of 167 patients, 63 patients underwent OPD surgery (OPD group), 91 patients underwent LPD surgery (LPD group), and 13 patients were converted to OPD during LPD surgery (LPD conversion OPD group). The measurement data with non-normal distribution were expressed as median (interquartile range) [ M( Q1, Q3)], and comparison between groups was analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis H test. The count data were expressed as the number of cases and percentage, and the Chi-square test was used for ordered categorical variable, Kruskal-Wallis H test was used for un-ordered categorical variable. The risk factors of LPD conversion OPD were analyzed by multivariate Logistic regression. Results:The intraoperative blood loss [600(350, 1 000) mL], bilio-intestinal drainage stay time [10(8, 15) d] and bilio-intestinal drainage volume [995(505, 1 502) mL] in the LPD conversion OPD group were significantly higher than those in the LPD group [200(100, 300) mL, 7(6, 6) 10) d, 450(175, 874) mL], the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05). The operation time of the LPD conversion OPD group [335(293, 385) d] was significantly longer than that of the OPD group [230 (195, 290)d], and the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.05). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis revealed that preoperative complications of chronic pancreatitis ( OR=19.714) and maximum diameter of the lesion ( OR=5.583) has a significant impact on the LPD conversion OPD ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Patients who plan to undergo PD should prefer LPD if the technology and physical condition permit. Preoperative complication of chronic pancreatitis, maximum diameter of lesion > 3.5 cm are the risk factors for LPD conversion OPD, which may significantly increase intraoperative blood loss, prolong the indwelling time of biliary drainage tube, and increase the drainage volume of biliary drainage tube. Therefore, the surgical method should be carefully selected.
5.Mechanism and progress for progestin-primed ovarian stimulation protocol in the patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
Yanjing BAO ; Haiyan LI ; Minyin LIU ; Zhenbo OUYANG ; Shiyuan WEI ; Tianyang GAO
Chinese Journal of Reproduction and Contraception 2024;44(9):963-967
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common gynaecological endocrine diseases in women and the main cause of anovulatory infertility. Compared with women with normal ovulation, PCOS patients are more likely to face ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, poor-quality of oocyte and fertilization failure in assisted reproduction treatment, so ovulation induction in PCOS patients has attracted much attention in the reproductive field. Progestin-primed ovarian stimulation (PPOS) protocol uses exogenous progesterone effectively to block luteinizing hormone surge to achieve ideal number of retrieved oocytes, embryo quality and pregnancy outcomes. This article reviews the mechanism, clinical application and development of PPOS protocol in PCOS patients.
6.Mechanism and progress for progestin-primed ovarian stimulation protocol in the patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
Yanjing BAO ; Haiyan LI ; Minyin LIU ; Zhenbo OUYANG ; Shiyuan WEI ; Tianyang GAO
Chinese Journal of Reproduction and Contraception 2024;44(9):963-967
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common gynaecological endocrine diseases in women and the main cause of anovulatory infertility. Compared with women with normal ovulation, PCOS patients are more likely to face ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, poor-quality of oocyte and fertilization failure in assisted reproduction treatment, so ovulation induction in PCOS patients has attracted much attention in the reproductive field. Progestin-primed ovarian stimulation (PPOS) protocol uses exogenous progesterone effectively to block luteinizing hormone surge to achieve ideal number of retrieved oocytes, embryo quality and pregnancy outcomes. This article reviews the mechanism, clinical application and development of PPOS protocol in PCOS patients.
7.The Contemporary Value of Carrying forward Norman Bethune Spirit in the Context of Sudden Public Health Crisis
Chinese Medical Ethics 2023;36(12):1394-1397
The spirit of Norman Bethune was formed during the period of the Comprehensive Anti-Japanese War, and played an important role in shaping thought and promoting foreign exchanges in the subsequent inheritance and development process. Promoting the spirit of Norman Bethune in the context of sudden public health crisis, relying on its spiritual strength and extensive influence, and in line with China’s anti-epidemic experience, explaining its principles, methods, organizations, driving forces, and exemplary experiences, so that the Norman Bethune spirit can be promoted and developed in the context of sudden public health crisis, giving its a strong contemporary appeal.
8.ASIC2 Synergizes with TRPV1 in the Mechano-Electrical Transduction of Arterial Baroreceptors.
Xiaodong YAN ; Sitao ZHANG ; Haiyan ZHAO ; Ping LIU ; Haixia HUANG ; Weizhen NIU ; Wei WANG ; Chen ZHANG
Neuroscience Bulletin 2021;37(10):1381-1396
Mechanosensitive ion channels (MSCs) are key molecules in the mechano-electrical transduction of arterial baroreceptors. Among them, acid-sensing ion channel 2 (ASIC2) and transient receptor potential vanilloid subfamily member 1 (TRPV1) have been studied extensively and documented to play important roles. In this study, experiments using aortic arch-aortic nerve preparations isolated from rats revealed that both ASIC2 and TRPV1 are functionally necessary, as blocking either abrogated nearly all pressure-dependent neural discharge. However, whether ASIC2 and TRPV1 work in coordination remained unclear. So we carried out cell-attached patch-clamp recordings in HEK293T cells co-expressing ASIC2 and TRPV1 and found that inhibition of ASIC2 completely blocked stretch-activated currents while inhibition of TRPV1 only partially blocked these currents. Immunofluorescence staining of aortic arch-aortic adventitia from rats showed that ASIC2 and TRPV1 are co-localized in the aortic nerve endings, and co-immunoprecipitation assays confirmed that the two proteins form a compact complex in HEK293T cells and in baroreceptors. Moreover, protein modeling analysis, exogenous co-immunoprecipitation assays, and biotin pull-down assays indicated that ASIC2 and TRPV1 interact directly. In summary, our research suggests that ASIC2 and TRPV1 form a compact complex and function synergistically in the mechano-electrical transduction of arterial baroreceptors. The model of synergism between MSCs may have important biological significance beyond ASIC2 and TRPV1.
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9. ASIC2 Synergizes with TRPV1 in the Mechano-Electrical Transduction of Arterial Baroreceptors
Xiaodong YAN ; Ping LIU ; Haixia HUANG ; Weizhen NIU ; Wei WANG ; Sitao ZHANG ; Haiyan ZHAO ; Wei WANG ; Chen ZHANG
Neuroscience Bulletin 2021;37(10):1381-1396
Mechanosensitive ion channels (MSCs) are key molecules in the mechano-electrical transduction of arterial baroreceptors. Among them, acid-sensing ion channel 2 (ASIC2) and transient receptor potential vanilloid subfamily member 1 (TRPV1) have been studied extensively and documented to play important roles. In this study, experiments using aortic arch–aortic nerve preparations isolated from rats revealed that both ASIC2 and TRPV1 are functionally necessary, as blocking either abrogated nearly all pressure-dependent neural discharge. However, whether ASIC2 and TRPV1 work in coordination remained unclear. So we carried out cell-attached patch-clamp recordings in HEK293T cells co-expressing ASIC2 and TRPV1 and found that inhibition of ASIC2 completely blocked stretch-activated currents while inhibition of TRPV1 only partially blocked these currents. Immunofluorescence staining of aortic arch–aortic adventitia from rats showed that ASIC2 and TRPV1 are co-localized in the aortic nerve endings, and co-immunoprecipitation assays confirmed that the two proteins form a compact complex in HEK293T cells and in baroreceptors. Moreover, protein modeling analysis, exogenous co-immunoprecipitation assays, and biotin pull-down assays indicated that ASIC2 and TRPV1 interact directly. In summary, our research suggests that ASIC2 and TRPV1 form a compact complex and function synergistically in the mechano-electrical transduction of arterial baroreceptors. The model of synergism between MSCs may have important biological significance beyond ASIC2 and TRPV1.
10.Effects of ingestion training based on food form modification on improving swallowing disorder after stroke
Yanjing QIN ; Liang WANG ; Wei LI ; Tu ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2020;26(4):509-513
Objective To explore the effects of ingestion training based on food form modification on improving swallowing function among swallowing disorder patients after stroke. Methods From January 2018 and June 2019,this study selected 80 swallowing disorder patients after stroke of Department of Rehabilitation at Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University as subjects by convenience sampling.All of patients were divided into control group and observation group with the random number table,40 cases in each group.Control group carried out routine ingestion training. On the basis of that,observation group implemented ingestion training based on food form modification. The swallowing function was evaluated with the Modified Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability(MMASA)before and after treatment. At the same,the rates of complication incidences and nutritional status were observed between two groups. Results After intervention,the score of MMASA of observation group were(144.10±16.56)higher than that(136.48±13.56)of control group with a statistical difference(P<0.05);the incidences of aspiration and pulmonary infection of observation group were lower and serum albumin was higher than those of control group with statistical differences(P<0.05). However,there was no statistical difference in the body mass index(BMI)between two groups(P>0.05). Conclusions Ingestion training based on food form modification and swallowing training can promote the recovery of swallowing function among swallowing disorder patients after stroke and reduce the incidences of complication which has a positive role in the prognosis of patients.

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