1.Interleukin-37 suppresses the cytotoxicity of CD8+ T cells in the peripheral blood and tumor microenvironments in breast cancer patients
ZHENG Pengfei ; DONG Liangpeng ; GAO Yanxin ; ZHANG Yifu ; QIN Shuang
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2025;31(8):839-846
[摘 要] 目的:观察白细胞介素-37(IL-37)在乳腺癌患者的表达变化对CD8+ T细胞活性的影响。方法:纳入2020年7月至2022年9月在新乡医学院第一附属医院就诊的46例乳腺癌患者、24例乳腺良性肿瘤患者、20例对照者。采集外周血,分离血浆和外周血单个核细胞(PBMC),收集接受手术治疗的乳腺癌患者肿瘤组织和癌旁组织,分离组织中肿瘤浸润淋巴细胞(TIL),纯化CD8+ T细胞。ELISA法检测IL-37、可溶型单免疫球蛋白IL-1受体相关蛋白(SIGIRR)表达,实时定量PCR法检测组织中IL-37 mRNA,流式细胞术检测CD8+ T细胞中IL-18受体α链(IL-18Rα)和SIGIRR表达。外源性IL-37刺激纯化的CD8+ T细胞,与乳腺癌细胞系MCF-7共培养,通过测定乳酸脱氢酶水平计算靶细胞死亡比例,ELISA法检测上清中穿孔素、颗粒酶B、干扰素-γ(IFN-γ)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)水平。结果:乳腺癌患者血浆IL-37水平高于乳腺良性肿瘤患者[(554.17 ± 96.63)pg/mL vs (499.52 ± 78.66)pg/mL,P = 0.020]和对照者[(483.97 ± 47.23)pg/mL,P = 0.003]。乳腺癌患者肿瘤组织中IL-37 mRNA相对表达量高于癌旁组织[(1.88 ± 0.21) vs (1.00 ± 0.53)pg/mL,P < 0.001]。外周血IL-18Rα+ CD8+细胞比例、SIGIRR+ CD8+细胞比例、血浆可溶型SIGIRR水平在乳腺癌患者、乳腺良性肿瘤患者、对照者之间的差异无统计学意义(均P > 0.05)。CD8+ TIL表达IL-18Rα和SIGIRR的比例在肿瘤组织和癌旁组织之间的差异无统计学意义(P > 0.05)。重组人IL-37刺激后,CD8+ T细胞诱导靶细胞死亡比例、上清中IFN-γ和TNF-α水平在直接接触和间接接触共培养系统中均低于无刺激(均P < 0.05)。在直接接触共培养系统中,IL-37刺激后上清中穿孔素和颗粒酶B水平均低于无刺激(均P < 0.001),但在间接接触共培养系统中,上清中穿孔素和颗粒酶B水平在无刺激和IL-37刺激之间的差异无统计学意义(均P > 0.05)。结论:乳腺癌患者中IL-37水平升高可能参与诱导外周血和肿瘤微环境中CD8+ T细胞功能衰竭。
2.Research on signal mining of adverse events of tizanidine based on FAERS database
Yanxin LIU ; Changjiang DONG ; Jian ZOU ; Li CHEN ; Yamin SHU ; Xucheng HE ; Pan WU
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2024;33(2):166-175
Objective Based on U.S.Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System(FAERS)database,the signal mining of tizanidine adverse drug events(ADEs)was conducted to explore the occurrence characteristics of ADE,hoping to provide references for the safe clinical application of tizanidine.Methods The reporting odds ratio(ROR)and medicines and healthcare products regulatory agency methods(MHRA)were used to analyse the ADE of tizanidine using FAERS registration data from the first quarter of 2004 to the second quarter of 2022.After valid signals were obtained,the MedDRA was used for translation and system organ classification.Results A total of 7 135 reports of tizanidine ADE were obtained,including 1 732 patients,1 304 ADE types were involved.According to the results of 2 ADE signal mining methods,at the preferred term(PT)level,177 signals were detected.There were 32 PT signals not included in the drug instructions,including potassium wasting nephropathy,cardio-respiratory arrest,and foetal growth restriction etc.In 1 732 patients,the number of ADE cases of female was 2.37 times that in male(1 057 vs.446),and the age group between 40 and 64 accounted for a large proportion(36.03%).The highest proportion(32.79%)reported by consumers.The system organ class involved mainly included various neurological diseases and psychosis.The median time to onset of tizanidine-related ADEs was 75 d(interquartile range:28-223 d),but it was necessary to be vigilant that ADE may still occur 1 year after starting the drug(13.38%).Conclusion This study aims to suggest that clinical application of tizanidin-related ADE should be paid full attention to the occurrence of ADE such as potassium-wasting nephropathy and suicidally completed,as well as key populations such as women and patients of 40-64 years old.
3.Effect of interleukin-38 to CD8+T lymphocyte function in patients with breast cancer
Pengfei ZHENG ; Liangpeng DONG ; Yanxin GAO ; Yifu ZHANG ; Shuang QIN
Practical Oncology Journal 2024;38(1):30-36
Objective The objective of this study was to investigate the expression of interleukin-38(IL-38)in patients with breast cancer and its regulatory function to CD8+T cell activity.Methods 44 patients with breast cancer,25 patients with benign breast tumor,and 20 controls,who were treated in the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University from July 2020 and Sep-tember 2022.Mononuclear cells from plasma and peripheral blood of all subjects were isolated,tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes from tumor tissues of breast cancer patients were isolated,and CD8+T cells were purified.IL-38 protein level in the plasma was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).The relative level of IL-38 mRNA in the tissue was semi-quantified by real-time quantitative PCR.Recombinant human IL-38 was used to stimulate CD8+T cells from peripheral blood and tumor tissue from patients with breast cancer.A co-culture system was established between CD8+T cells and breast cancer MCF-7 cell line.The percentage of target cell death was calculated by measuring lactate dehydrogenase level in the supernatants.The levels of perforin,granzyme B,inter-feron-γ and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)in the supernatants were measured by ELISA.The immune checkpoint molecules ex-pression in CD8+T cells were detected by flow cytometry.Results The levels of plasma IL-38 were significantly higher in patients with breast cancer(74.23±19.88 pg/mL)compared with in patients with benign breast tumor(62.87±16.27 pg/mL,P=0.018)and controls(61.77±12.75 pg/mL,P=0.013).The relative expression of IL-38 mRNA in tumor tissues was significantly higher than in para-tumor tissues(1.57±0.22 vs.1.00±0.18,P<0.001).The proportion of target cell death induced by peripheral and tumor-in-filtrating CD8+T cells,and the levels of perforin and granzyme B secretion in direct contact co-culture group were higher than those in indirect contact co-culture group(P<0.05).There were no significant differences of either interferon-γ or TNF-α levels between di-rect contact and indirect contact co-culture group(P>0.05).In the direct contact co-culture group,the levels of target cell death pro-portion,perforin,granzyme B,interferon-γ and TNF-α l in the IL-38 stimulation group were lower than those in the non-stimulation group(P<0.05).In the indirect contact co-culture group,the target of cell death proportion,interferon-γ and TNF-α the IL-38 stimulation group were also lower than those in the non-stimulation group(P<0.05).However,there were no statistical differences of either perforin or granzyme B levels between the IL-38 stimulation group and non-stimulation group within the indirect contact co-culture group(P>0.05).There were also no differences in the levels of immune checkpoint molecules in CD8+T cells between the non-stimulation group and the IL-38 stimulation group(P>0.05).Conclusion Highly expressed IL-38 in patients with breast cancer may be involved in inducing CD8+T cell functional failure.
4.Clinical and genetic analysis of a child with Canavan disease due to compound heterozygous variants of ASPA gene
Shasha NIU ; Yanyan MA ; Yuqiang LYU ; Hongmei XIN ; Dong WANG ; Yanxin WANG ; Ya′nan YANG ; Zilong LI ; Yi LIU ; Zhongtao GAI
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2024;41(2):225-229
Objective:To analyze the clinical phenotype and genetic characteristics for a child with Canavan disease.Methods:A child who was admitted to the Children's Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University on April 9, 2021 for inability to uphold his head for 2 months and increased muscle tone for one week was subjected to whole exome sequencing, and candidate variants were verified by Sanger sequencing.Results:Genetic testing revealed that the child has harbored compound heterozygous variants of the ASPA gene, including a paternally derived c. 556_559dupGTTC (p. L187Rfs*5) and a maternally derived c.919delA (p. S307Vfs*24). Based on the guidelines from the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, both variants were predicted to be pathogenic (PVS1+ PM2_Supporting+ PM3). Conclusion:The c. 556_559dupGTTC (p.L187Rfs*5) and c. 919delA (p.S307Vfs*24) compound heterozygous variants of the ASPA gene probably underlay the pathogenesis of Canavan disease in this child.
5.Improvement of sleep by Jiawei Tianwang Buxin Dan and its mechanisms in simulated model of plateau exposure in rats
Jiaying HUANG ; Jingcao LI ; Yongfang GU ; Yumeng LIU ; Renhong QIU ; Yang ZHANG ; Rui XUE ; Shuo LI ; Huajin DONG ; Yanxin WANG ; Youzhi ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2024;38(6):401-409
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of Jiawei Tianwang Buxin Dan(JWBXD)on insomnia in rats exposed to simulated high-altitude conditions.METHODS ① Thirty SD rats were randomly divided into the normal control,model,model+Jiawei Tianwang Buxin Dan(JWBXD,9.6 mg·kg-1),model+Tianwang Buxin Dan(TWBXD,9.6 mg·kg-1),and model+diazepam(DZP,3 mg·kg-1)groups.Rats,except for the normal control group,were subjected to a low-pressure,low-oxygen animal experimental chamber simulating a 5000 m altitude.Respective drugs were ig administrated once daily at 9:00 for seven days,and signal acquisition and sleep analysis were conducted by a wireless physiological sig-nal telemetry system.②Forty rats were randomly divided into five groups as described in ①.Through-out the experiment,the general condition and body mass of the rats were observed daily.Drug adminis-tration lasted for seven days,and grip strength was tested one hour after the final administration.ELISA was used to measure the levels of corticotropin-releasing hormone(CRH),adrenocorticotropic hor-mone(ACTH),corticosterone(CORT),and melatonin(MLT)in serum.Western blotting was performed to measure the expression levels of core clock proteins period circadian regulator 2(Per2),circadian locomotor output cycles(Clock),cryptochrome 2(Cry2),brain-muscle arnt-like protein 1(Bmal1),nuclear receptor subfamily 1,group D member 1(NR1D1),glycogen synthase kinase-3β(GSK-3β),as well as acetylserotonin O-methyltransferase(ASMT)in the hypothalamus and pineal gland,respectively.RESULTS ① Compared with the normal control group,the model group exhibited a decrease in total sleep time(P<0.01),an increase in wakefulness(P<0.01),a significant reduction in slow wave sleep(SWS)(P<0.05)and the mean bouts duration(P<0.05).Compared with the model group,both DZP and JWBXD(P<0.01)prolonged sleep time and suppressed wakefulness(P<0.01)in the hypoxic envi-ronment.DZP and JWBXD prolonged SWS(P<0.05,P<0.01),while TWBXD had no significant effect.JWBXD improved the mean bouts duration of SWS in the model rats(P<0.01),whereas no such improvement was observed in model+DZP and model+TWBXD groups.② Compared with the normal control group,the model group showed a significant decrease in forelimb grip strength(P<0.01),increased levels of serum ACTH(P<0.05),CRH,and CORT(P<0.01),and decreased MLT levels(P<0.05).The expression levels of Per2,Cry2,GSK-3β,and NR1D1 in the hypothalamus were downregu-lated(P<0.05,P<0.01),while Bmal1 and Clock were upregulated(P<0.05,P<0.01).ASMT expression in the pineal gland was decreased(P<0.05).Compared with the model group,JWBXD and TWBXD enhanced forelimb grip strength(P<0.01),reduced serum CORT and ACTH levels(P<0.05),decreased CRH levels(P<0.01),and restored MLT levels(P<0.01).JWBXD upregulated the expression levels of Per2,Cry2,GSK-3β and NR1D1 in the hypothalamus(P<0.05,P<0.01),but downregulated Bmal1 and Clock expression(P<0.05,P<0.01).TWBXD downregulated Bmal1 expression in the hypothalamus(P<0.01)and increased NR1D1 expression(P<0.05).DZP significantly enhanced the expression levels of Per2,Cry2 and NR1D1 in the hypothalamus(P<0.01).JWBXD,TWBXD and DZP improved ASMT expression in the pineal gland(P<0.05).CONCLUSION JWBXD can improve sleep structure and prolong the duration of SWS in rats exposed to simulated high-altitude conditions.The mechanisms may involve the regulation of core clock protein expressions in the hypothalamus,promotion of mela-tonin secretion,and inhibition of HPA axis hyperactivity.
6.Silicate Ions Derived from Calcium Silicate Extract Decelerate Ang II-Induced Cardiac Remodeling
Xin LI ; Yanxin ZHANG ; Qishu JIN ; Qiaoyu SONG ; Chen FAN ; Yiren JIAO ; Chen YANG ; Jiang CHANG ; Zhihong DONG ; Yumei QUE
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 2023;20(5):671-681
BACKGROUND:
Pathological cardiac hypertrophy is one of the main activators of heart failure. Currently, no drug can completely reverse or inhibit the development of pathological cardiac hypertrophy. To this end, we proposed a silicate ion therapy based on extract derived from calcium silicate (CS) bioceramics for the treatment of angiotensin II (Ang II) induced cardiac hypertrophy.
METHODS:
In this study, the Ang II induced cardiac hypertrophy mouse model was established, and the silicate ion extract was injected to mice intravenously. The cardiac function was evaluated by using a high-resolution Vevo 3100 small animal ultrasound imaging system. Wheat germ Agglutinin, Fluo4-AM staining and immunofluorescent staining was conducted to assess the cardiac hypertrophy, intracellular calcium and angiogenesis of heart tissue, respectively.
RESULTS:
The in vitro results showed that silicate ions could inhibit the cell size of cardiomyocytes, reduce cardiac hypertrophic gene expression, including atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) and b-myosin heavy chain (b-MHC), decrease the content of intracellular calcium induced by Ang II. In vivo experiments in mice confirmed that intravenous injection of silicate ions could remarkably inhibit the cardiac hypertrophy and promote the formation of capillaries, further alleviating Ang II-induced cardiac function disorder.
CONCLUSION
This study demonstrated that the released silicate ions from CS possessed potential value as a novel therapeutic strategy of pathological cardiac hypertrophy, which provided a new insight for clinical trials.
7.Target volume margins and positioning errors in radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma using Halcyon linear accelerator
Jiehong SU ; Xiaping WEI ; Zihan ZHOU ; Yanxin DONG ; Yi ZHU ; Yuwei YAO ; Yeming LIU ; Mingchao HUANG ; Jing DONG ; Xiaowei HUANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Physics 2023;40(12):1459-1462
Objective To analyze the target volume margins and positioning errors in the radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma(NPC)using the cone-beam computed tomography(CBCT)of Halcyon linear accelerator for providing a reference for the margin from clinical target volume to planning target volume(CTV-to-PTV margin)in the radiotherapy for NPC using Halcyon linear accelerator,hence improving treatment precision and effectiveness.Methods A total of 117 NPC patients who received volumetric modulated arc therapy using Halcyon linear accelerator from May 2020 to June 2022 in Jinshazhou Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine were enrolled.The 3861 CBCT images collected from the patients were matched with the CT images to obtain the correction values of the treatment couch in lateral(Lat),longitudinal(Lng)and vertical(Vrt)directions for positioning error analysis.The CTV-to-PTV margin was obtained by the equation(margin =2.5∑+0.7δ).Results The positioning errors in the radiotherapy for NPC using Halcyon linear accelerator were 0.10(0.00,0.10)cm,0.10(0.00,0.20)cm and 0.20(0.10,0.30)cm in Lat,Lng and Vrt directions,respectively.The CTV-to-PTV margins in Lat,Lng and Vrt directions were 0.12,0.12 and 0.09 cm,respectively.Conclusion Low positioning errors can be achieved for NPC patients undergoing image-guided treatment using Halcyon linear accelerator.
8.Efficacy of different kinds of smoking cessation drugs for smoking cessation: Network Meta-analysis
Yanxin FU ; Siyu JI ; Shenghan GAO ; Jinyu SHANG ; Xinwei CHANG ; Ran WANG ; Yahu BAI ; Yanchun DONG ; Kang NING
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2023;17(9):674-679
Objective:To systematically evaluate the efficacy of different kinds of smoking cessation drugs by network Meta-analysis.Methods:Literature was retrieved from PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, CBM, CNKI, VIP, Wan fang database, from the establishment of the database to November 2022, and randomized controlled trials (RCT) about bupropion, varenicline, nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) versus placebo in the treatment of smoking patients were collected. After data extraction from included literature which met inclusion criteria, and quality evaluation with Cochrane 5.1 risk bias evaluation tool, network Meta-analysis was performed by Stata15.1 software.Results:A total of 19 RCTs, involving 6106 patients and three interventions measures (bupropion, varenicline, NRT) and one control measure (placebo) were included. The results of network Meta-analysis showed that in terms of short-term abstinence rate, varenicline [ OR=4.21, 95% CI (2.32, 7.63)], bupropion [ OR=2.81, 95% CI(1.05, 7.54)] were better than placebo ( P<0.05). The surface under the cumulative ranking area (SUCRA): varenicline (90.2%)>bupropion (64.8%)>NRT (41.7%)>placebo (3.2%). In terms of the long-term abstinence rate, varenicline [ OR=3.06, 95% CI (1.59, 5.90)], NRT [ OR=3.39, 95% CI (2.20, 5.21)] were better than placebo ( P<0.05). SUCRA: varenicline (83.8%)>NRT (73.9%)>bupropion (37.2%)>placebo (5.2%). Conclusion:The existing evidence shows that compared with bupropion, NRT, varenicline has the best effect on quitting smoking, but more high-quality randomized trial evidence is needed for verification.
9.Efficacy and Safety of Expectorant/antioxidants in the Treatment of COPD :Network Meta-analysis
Yanxin FU ; Ang DAI ; Liang DONG ; Kang NING
China Pharmacy 2021;32(22):2778-2784
OBJECTIVE:To systematically e valuate the efficacy and safety of expectorant/antioxidants in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),and to provide evidence-based reference for clinical use. METHODS :Retrieved from PubMed ,Embase,Cochrane Library ,Web of Science ,CBM,CNKI,VIP,Wanfang database ,etc.,randomized controlled trials(RCTs)about expectorant/antioxidants (trial group )versus placebo (control group )in the treatment of COPD were collected during the inception to May 2021. After literature screening and data extraction ,the quality of included literatures were evaluated with risk bias evaluation tool recommended by Cochrane systematic evaluator manual 5.1.0. The consistency check was performed by using Gemtc 14.3 software;network Meta-analysis ,clustering and hierarchical sorting were performed with Stata 15.1 software. The publication bias was analyzed by inverted funnel plot. RESULTS :A total of 12 RCTs,involving 4 637 patients,were included. Five interventions measures were involved ,such as low-dose N-acetylcysteine (NAC),high-dose NAC ,carbo- cisteine, erdosteine and placebo. The results of network Meta-analysis showed that in terms of annual acute aggrava- tion rate ,the patients receiving high-do se NAC [MD =-0.45, 163.com 95%CI(-0.74,-0.17),P<0.05],carbocisteine [MD =-0.59,95%CI(-0.86,-0.32),P<0.05] and erdosteine [MD =-0.26,95%CI(-0.51,-0.01),P<0.05] in trial group were significantly lower than those in control group ;the annual acute aggravation rate of patients receiving high-dose NAC[MD =-0.55, 95%CI(-0.98,-0.11),P<0.05] and carbocisteine [MD =-0.69,95%CI(-1.11,-0.26),P<0.05] in trial group were significantly lower than those receiving low-dose of NAC ,there was no statistical significance among other groups (P>0.05); probability cumulative ranking results (calculated by the area under the curve )of its network Meta-analysis was carbocisteine > high-dose NAC >erdosteine>placebo>low-dose NAC. In terms of the incidence of ADR ,there was no statistical significance among groups (P>0.05);probability cumulative ranking results (calculated by the area under the curve ) of its network Meta-analysis was erdosteine >high-dose NAC >low-dose NAC >placebo>carbocisteine. The results of clustering and hierarchical ranking showed that the efficacy and safety of the five interventions could be grouped into three categories ,including placebo and low-dose NAC with low efficacy and safety ,carbocisteine with good efficacy but low safety ,and high-dose NAC and erdosteine with good efficacy and safety. The results of publication bias showed that taking the annual acute exacerbation rate as the index , there was a greater possibility of publication bias in this study ;taking the incidence of adverse event as index ,there was little possibility of publication bias in this study. CONCLUSIONS :NAC,carbocisteine and erdosteine all can reduce the annual acute aggravation rate and have low incidence of ADR. Carbocisteine is the best in terms of annual acute aggravation rate ,erdosteine is the best in terms of safety. High-dose NAC and erdosteine are both better in term of efficacy and safety.
10.Progress in Newcastle disease virus against tumor.
Beibei WANG ; Lili SONG ; Dehui MA ; Yanxin DONG ; Xueli WANG
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2018;34(9):1432-1441
Newcastle disease virus is paramyxoviridae, Avian mumps virus genus type I, and infects more than 250 species of birds, causing huge losses on poultry farming worldwide. Numerous experiments have demonstrated that Newcastle disease virus has oncolytic activity on tumor cells and can selectively replicate in cancer cells. Thus, Newcastle disease virus is a potential therapeutic agent for cancer treatment. Some human clinical trials achieved good results. In this review, we summarized research progress of the relationship between the structural protein of Newcastle disease virus and virulence, anti-tumor and autophagy of Newcastle disease.

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