1.Lcn2 secreted by macrophages through NLRP3 signaling pathway induced severe pneumonia.
Mingya LIU ; Feifei QI ; Jue WANG ; Fengdi LI ; Qi LV ; Ran DENG ; Xujian LIANG ; Shasha ZHOU ; Pin YU ; Yanfeng XU ; Yaqing ZHANG ; Yiwei YAN ; Ming LIU ; Shuyue LI ; Guocui MOU ; Linlin BAO
Protein & Cell 2025;16(2):148-155
2.Construction and application effect of “internet+”Tibetan-language medication service platform
Man LIU ; Liang YANG ; Linling WANG ; Yaqing OU ; Ling CHENG ; Liangfen WANG ; Yingqiang WANG ; Xiaoting TANG ; Rong CHEN
China Pharmacy 2025;36(12):1515-1519
OBJECTIVE To build a Tibetan-language medication service platform based on “internet+” and evaluate its effect on improving medication compliance and safety of Tibetan patients with chronic disease. METHODS Medication guidance contents of commonly used drugs in the outpatient department were summarized, translated and recorded in Tibetan-language or video to form a “text-audio-video” multi-dimensional “internet+ ” Tibetan-language medication service platform. A total of 387 Tibetan outpatients with chronic disease in our hospital after the implementation of “internet+” Tibetan-language medication service platform (from January 2024 to June 2024) in our hospital were selected as the intervention group, and 387 Tibetan outpatients before the implementation (from January 2023 to June 2023) were selected as the control group. Patients in the control group received conventional window-based Chinese-language medication services, while patients in the intervention group received both conventional window-based Chinese-language medication service and “internet+ ” Tibetan-language medication service. The medication compliance of patients was evaluated using the 12-item Medication Compliance Scale. A six-level causality assessment was conducted as the principles for analyzing adverse drug reactions (ADR) set by the National Center for ADR Monitoring. Additionally, statistics were compiled on the occurrence of ADR that were assessed as “definite”“probable” or “possible” in the causality assessment. RESULTS The proportion (31.0%) of patients with good medication compliance and compliance scores [39.0 (37.0,42.0)] of patients in the intervention group were significantly better than control group [7.0%, 21.0(19.0, 23.0)]( P<0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in the incidence of various types of ADR or the overall incidence between the two groups (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS The “internet+” Tibetan-language medication service platform is constructed successfully; the service can effectively improve the medication compliance of Tibetan-language patients, but its effect on improving the medication safety of patients is limited.
3.Aurora-A overexpression promotes cervical cancer cell invasion and metastasis by activating the NF-κBp65/ARPC4 signaling axis.
Yaqing YUE ; Zhaoxia MU ; Xibo WANG ; Yan LIU
Journal of Southern Medical University 2025;45(4):837-843
OBJECTIVES:
To investigate the regulatory effects of Aurora-A in regulating proliferation, migration, invasion, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of cervical cancer cells and the role of actin-related protein 2/3 complex subunit 4 (ARPC4) in mediating its effects.
METHODS:
The plasmids pCDH-NC, pCDH-Aurora-A, and shRNA-ARPC4 were used for inducing Aurora-A overexpression or ARPC4 knockdown in HeLa cells. The cells were divided into vector group, Aurora-A overexpression group, Aurora-A overexpression+ARPC4 knockdown group, and Aurora-A overexpression+NF‑κBp65 inhibitor group and transfected with the corresponding plasmids. The proliferation, colony-forming ability, migration and invasion of the treated Hela cells was evaluated using EdU immunofluorescence assay, crystal violet staining, scratch assay, Transwell assay, and Matrigel assay. Western blotting was performed to detect the changes in cellular expressions of EMT-related proteins and expression levels of NF-κBp65 and ARPC4.
RESULTS:
The expression of ARPC4 was significantly decreased in HeLa cells with Aurora-A knockdown and increased in Aurora-A-overexpressing cells. Aurora-A overexpression obviously promoted proliferation, migration, and invasion abilities of HeLa cells, and these effects was significantly antagonized by ARPC4 knockdown. In Aurora-A-overexpressing cells, the phosphorylation level of NF-κBp65 and the expression level of ARPC4 were increased significantly, and application of the NF‑κBp65 inhibitor obviously lowered the expression level of ARPC4.
CONCLUSIONS
Aurora-A overexpression upregulates the expression of ARPC4 by activating the NF-κBp65 signaling pathway, thereby promoting migration, invasion and EMT of HeLa cells.
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Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/metabolism*
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HeLa Cells
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Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition
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Signal Transduction
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Cell Movement
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Neoplasm Invasiveness
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Cell Proliferation
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Aurora Kinase A/metabolism*
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Transcription Factor RelA/metabolism*
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Neoplasm Metastasis
4.Effect of hydrolytic resistance urushiol-modified monomer on comprehensive performance of light-curing resin composites
Zhengyuan YANG ; Yaqing WEN ; Lingkang LIU ; Qi LIN ; Song ZHU
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2025;51(3):814-821
Objective:To synthesize a hydrolysis-resistant urushiol-modified monomer(UMM)to improve the hydrolysis resistance of light-cured composite resin,while reducing the volume shrinkage rate(VS),increasing the double bond conversion rate(DC),and mitigating the potential biosafety concerns of bisphenol A glycidyl methacrylate(Bis-GMA)monomer.Methods:UMM was synthesized by modifying urushiol via an acyl chloride reaction,and its structure was analyzed and characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR).Control group was consisted of Bis-GMA/triethylene glycol dimethacrylate(TEGDMA)without UMM,while 10%UMM,15%UMM,and 20%UMM groups were prepared by partially replacing Bis-GMA with UMM at mass fractions of 10%,15%,and 20%,respectively.The viscosity of UMM was measured using a rheometer.The DC of light-cured composite resin in various groups was detected by FT-IR spectroscopy,and the VS was calculated.The contact angle of light-cured composite resin in various groups was measured using the sessile drop method,and the water sorption and solubility values were calculated.The mechanical properties of light-cured composite resin in various groups were tested.The in vitro cytotoxicity of light-cured composite resin in various groups was evaluated using the cell counting kit-8(CCK-8)assay.Results:The FT-IR spectra results showed that the absorption peak of the hydroxyl group at 3 402 cm-1 disappeared,while characteristic absorption peaks of-C=O and-C=C appeared at 1 745 and 1 637 cm-1,indicating that urushiol successfully reacted with acryloyl chloride to form UMM.The viscosity of UMM ranged from 25.14 to 29.43 Pa·s.Compared with control group,the DC of light-cured composite resin in 10%UMM,15%UMM,and 20%UMM groups was significantly increased(P<0.05),while the VS was significantly decreased(P<0.05),both in a dose-dependent manner.Compared with control group,the contact angle of light-cured composite resin in 10%UMM,15%UMM,and 20%UMM groups was significantly increased(P<0.05).Compared with 10%UMM group,the contact angle of light-cured composite resin in 15%UMM and 20%UMM groups was further increased(P<0.05).Compared with control group,the water sorption and solubility values of light-cured composite resin in 10%UMM,15%UMM,and 20%UMM groups were significantly decreased(P<0.05),showing a dose-dependent trend.After 24 h of water immersion,compared with control group,the flexural strength(FS)and elastic modulus(EM)of light-cured composite resin in 10%UMM,15%UMM,and 20%UMM groups were significantly decreased(P<0.05),also in a dose-dependent manner.After 7 d of water immersion,compared with control group,the FS of light-cured composite resin in 10%UMM group was significantly increased(P<0.05),while that in 20%UMM group was significantly decreased(P<0.05).Compared with 10%UMM group,the FS of light-cured composite resin in 15%UMM and 20%UMM groups was significantly decreased(P<0.05),exhibiting a dose-dependent trend.Compared with control group,the EM of light-cured composite resin in 15%UMM and 20%UMM groups was significantly decreased(P<0.05),also in a dose-dependent manner.The relative growth rate(RGR)of the L929 cells in control,10%UMM,15%UMM,and 20%UMM groups was above 90%,with no statistically significant differences among groups(P>0.05),and all cytotoxicity results were qualified.Conclusion:A novel low-viscosity monomer UMM is successfully synthesized in this study.All UMM-containing light-cured composite resin formulations exhibit higher DC,lower VS,reduced water sorption and solubility values,improved hydrolysis resistance,and low cytotoxicity.UMM can serve as a potential resin monomer to enhance the hydrolysis resistance of light-cured composite resin.
5.Association between 24 h movement behaviors and fundamental motor skills of children with autism spectrum disorder in Jinan
DING Jianing, YUAN Yaqing, XING Yaping, ZHANG Zhaopeng, LIU Yang
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(9):1233-1237
Objective:
To study the association between 24 h activities and Fundamental Motor Skills (FMS) among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using compositional data analysis, and the expected changes in FMS after isochronous substitution of each activity, in order to provide reference basis for improving FMS levels in children with ASD.
Methods:
From October 2023 to April 2024, a total of 301 children with ASD aged 6-10 from 7 special education schools in Jinan, were investigated by cluster random sampling, and 24 h movement behaviors were calculated based on accelerator data. Test of Gross Motor Development- 2 was used to assess FMS. R software was used to perform the descriptive statistical, multiple linear regression and isochronous substitution analyses.
Results:
The proportion of moderatevigorous physical activity (MVPA) in children with ASD was positively related with FMS scores, locomotor, and object control skills ( β=12.42, 6.32, 6.10, P <0.01). Reallocating 15 min from sleep (SLP) to MVPA resulted in respective increases of 3.66, 1.91, and 1.75 points in FMS scores, locomotor skills, and object control skills ( P <0.05). Reallocating 15 min from sedentary behavior (SB) to MVPA resulted in respective increases of 3.72, 1.88 , and 1.83 points in FMS scores, locomotor skills, and object control skills ( P <0.05). Reallocating 15 min from light physical activity (LPA) to MVPA resulted in respective increases of 3.32, 1.57, and 1.74 points in FMS scores, locomotor skills, and object control skills ( P <0.05). Moreover, reallocating 15 min from SB to LPA resulted in an increase of 0.28 points in locomotor skills ( P <0.05). Dose response analysis revealed that substitution of MVPA for SLP, SB, and LPA in children with ASD enhanced their FMS levels, and their substitution was asymmetrical; and substitution of LPA for SB enhanced locomotor skills level.
Conclusions
Among the 24 h movement behaviors, increasing the time spent on MVPA and LPA have positive impacts on the FMS of children with ASD. Schools and families should optimize the allocation of 24 h activity time in children with ASD, so as to promote the improvement of FMS levels of children with ASD.
6.Effect of Huangqintang on Inflammation and Short-chain Fatty Acid-related Gut Microbiota in Mouse Model of Inflammation-associated Colorectal Cancer
Lin ZHU ; Dunfang WANG ; Xue FENG ; Caijuan ZHANG ; Haifan LIU ; Yaqing LIU ; Bin LIU ; Li LIU ; Siyuan CHEN ; Weipeng YANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(23):157-169
ObjectiveTo construct a mouse model of inflammation-associated colorectal cancer (CAC) by using azoxymethane (AOM)/dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) and investigate the effect of Huangqintang on the gut microbiota structure of mice during the occurrence and development of CAC by 16S rRNA gene high-throughput sequencing. MethodA total of 225 C57BL/6J mice were randomized into 5 groups (n=45): Normal, model, positive drug (mesalazine), and high (18 g·kg-1) and low (9 g·kg-1)-dose Huangqintang. Except those in the normal group, each mouse was injected with 10 mg·kg-1 AOM on day 1 and day 5 within 1 week and then given 1.5% DSS solution for 7 days, which was then changed to sterile water for 14 days. This process referred to as one cycle, and mice were treated for a total of 3 cycles. On the first day of DSS treatment, mice were administrated with corresponding drugs by gavage, and the normal group and the model group were administrated with pure water by gavage, once a day until the end of the third cycle. The progression of CAC was divided into inflammation, proliferation, and tumorigenesis stages. At the end of each cycle, the body weight and colon length were measured for mice in each group, and the number of colon tumors in mice was recorded. Meanwhile, the disease activity index (DAI) was determined. The serum levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and carbohydrate antigen-199 (CA199), a tumor marker in the gastrointestinal tract of mice, were measured by ELISA. Hematoxylin-eosin staining was employed to observe colon lesions. At the same time, 3-5 pellets of fresh feces of mice in the normal group, model group, and high-dose Huangqintang group were collected, from which the fecal DNA of mice was extracted for 16S rRNA gene high-throughput sequencing. ResultCompared with the normal group, the model group showed decreased body weight (P<0.01), increased DAI, and shortened colon length (P<0.05) at the three stages. Compared with the normal group, the model group showed elevated levels of IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α (P<0.05) at the proliferation stage and elevated levels of CA199 at the inflammation, proliferation, and tumorigenesis (P<0.01) stages. Compared with the normal group, the model group presented obvious infiltration of inflammatory cells at the inflammation stage, thickening of the muscle layer and abnormal proliferation of mucosal layer cells at the proliferation and tumorigenesis stages, and final formation of advanced intraepithelial tumor lesions. Compared with the model group, the Huangqintang groups showed no significant improvement in the body weight, decreased DAI score, and increased colon length at the three stages, and the increase of colon length in the tumorigenesis stage was significant (P<0.01). At the tumorigenesis stage, the administration of Huangqintang inhibited tumor formation and growth, reduced the number of tumors (P<0.01), lowered the levels of IL-6 (P<0.05, P<0.01), TNF-α (P<0.05, P<0.01), and IL-1β at the three stages, and decreased CA199 at the inflammation stage as well as at the proliferation and tumorigenesis stages (P<0.01, P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the administration of Huangqintang reduced inflammation and abnormal cell proliferation, delaying the occurrence of tumors. Compared with the normal group, the model group showcased decreased alpha and beta diversity and altered structure of gut microbiota at the inflammation, proliferation, and tumorigenesis stages. The administration of Huangqintang adjusted the abundance and diversity of gut microbiota to the normal levels. At the inflammation stage, Huangqintang positively regulated two differential phyla (Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes) and three differential genera (Muribaculaceae, Rikenellaceae_RC9_gut_group, and Flavonifractor) in mice. At the proliferation stage, Huangqintang positively regulated two differential phyla (Bacteroidetes and Patescibacteria) and five differential genera (Muribaculaceae, Rikenellaceae_RC9_gut_group, Candidatus_Saccharimonas, norank_f__UCG-010, and Allobaculum). At the tumorigenesis stage, Huangqintang positively regulated two differential phyla (Proteobacteria and Patescibacteria) and eight differential genera (Muribaculaceae, Candidatus_Saccharimonas, norank_f_UCG-010, Lachnospiraceae_UCG-006, Allobaculum, Bacteroides, Lachnospiraceae_NK4A136_group, and Flavonifractor) in mice. ConclusionHuangqintang can intervene in the AOM/DSS-induced transformation of inflammation to CAC in mice by correcting inflammation and short-chain fatty acid-related microbiota disorders.
7.Optimization of the azomethane oxide and dextran sodium sulfate model of colitis-associated colon cancer and changes in the intestinal microbiota
Dunfang WANG ; Lin ZHU ; Xue FENG ; Caijuan ZHANG ; Haifan LIU ; Yaqing LIU ; Bin LIU ; Li LIU ; Weipeng YANG
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2024;32(2):151-160
Objective To optimize the method of combining azomethane oxide(AOM)and dextran sodium sulfate(DSS)to create a colitis-associated colon cancer(CAC)model,and to explore the pathogenesis of the intestinal flora in CAC.Methods Model groups A and B were established by one and two injections of AOM,respectively,combined with free drinking of DSS,and a normal control group was injected intraperitoneally with normal saline combined with purified water(n=10 mice per group).The better modeling scheme was selected by comprehensive evaluation of the disease activity index score,colon length,tumor rate,and mortality.Serum levels of interleukin-6(IL-6),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),and tumor markers CA199,CEA,and CA724 were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Colon lesions were evaluated by hematoxylin and eosin(HE)staining.Changes in the intestinal microbiota in CAC mice were detected by 16S rDNA high-throughput gene sequencing analysis of mouse feces.Results Both single and enhanced AOM injections combined with DSS induced CAC mice;however,colon growths were larger,more closely arranged,and their morphological size was more consistent in group B compared with group A,with a tumor-formation rate of 100%.IL-6 levels were increased in the model group compared with the normal group(P<0.05).TNF-α levels were increased in the model group compared with the normal group(P>0.05).The CA199 and CEA levels were also significantly increased(P<0.05),but CA724 levels were not.Infiltration of inflammatory cells in the colon detected by HE pathology was accompanied by high-grade intraepithelial tumor-like changes on the surface of the lumen.The diversity and abundance of intestinal bacteria were decreased in CAC mice compared with normal mice:phyla Verrucomicrobiota and Actinobacteriota were significantly increased(P<0.05),Bacteroidota and Campilobacterota were significantly decreased(P<0.05).Akkermansia,Prevotellaceae,Ruminococcus,and Bifidobacterium were significantly increased(P<0.05),and Roseburia,Rikenellaceae_RC9_gut_group,Anaeroplasma,and Muribaculaceae were significantly decreased(P<0.05).Conclusions Two injections of AOM combined with 1.5%(1.5 g/100 mL)DSS induced CAC model mice with a high colon-tumorigenesis rate,uniform tumor morphology,and low mortality,and may thus be the preferred modeling scheme for pharmacodynamic experiments.Disorders or dysfunction of the intestinal flora may lead to increased permeability,loss of intestinal mucosal barrier function,and the release of enterogenic endotoxins,Resultsing in a sustained inflammatory response,as an indirect or direct cause of CAC pathogenesis.
8.Correlation analysis of serum miR-939 and miR-15b expression and microvascular injury in diabetic retinopathy patients
Yaqing WANG ; Hongmin LI ; Xiyu ZHANG ; Li WANG ; Yong WANG ; Yongsheng LIU ; Yingjie PANG
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;45(4):471-475
Objective To analyze the correlation between serum miR-939 and miR-15b expression and mi-crovascular injury in patients with diabetic retinopathy(DR).Methods A total of 176 patients with type 2 di-abetes diagnosed and treated in the Baoding Second Hospital from January 2021 to October 2022 were selected as the study objects.The subjects were divided into 74 patients without DR(NDR group),62 patients with non-proliferative DR(NPDR group)and 40 patients with proliferative DR(PDR group)according to whether or not DR occurred and the degree of lesions.Real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR was used to detect the relative expression levels of miR-939 and miR-15b in serum of all groups,the level of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,and the count percentage of en-dothelial cells(ECs),endothelial progenitor cells(EPCs)and circulating progenitor cells(CPCs)was detected by flow cytometry.Serum levels of miR-939,miR-15b,VEGF and ECs,EPCs and CPCs were compared in 3 groups.Pearson correlation was used to analyze the correlation between serum miR-939 and miR-15b and VEGF,ECs,EPCs and CPCs.Multivariate Logistic regression was used to analyze the factors affecting the oc-currence of DR in patients with type 2 diabetes.Results The relative expression levels of miR-939 and miR-15b in PDR group and NPDR group were lower than those in NDR group,while the serum VEGF levels were higher than those in NDR group,with statistical significance(P<0.05).ECs in PDR group and NPDR group were higher than those in NDR group,while EPCs and CPCs were lower than those in NDR group,the differ-ence was statistically significant(P<0.05).Serum miR-939 was negatively correlated with VEGF and ECs(r=-0.407,-0.613,P<0.05),and positively correlated with EPCs and CPCs(r=0.481,0.486,P<0.05).Serum miR-15b was negatively correlated with VEGF and ECs(r=-0.539,-0.625,P<0.05),and positively correlated with EPCs and CPCs(r=0.451,0.483,P<0.05).Multivariate Logistic regression anal-ysis showed that the duration of type 2 diabetes,hemoglobin A1c,2-hour postprandial blood glucose,VEGF,miR-939 and miR-15b were the influencing factors for the occurrence of DR in type 2 diabetes patients(P<0.05).Conclusion The expression of miR-939 and miR-15b in serum of DR patients is closely related to VEGF,ECs,EPCs and CPCs,and the expression of miR-939 and miR-15b in serum of DR patients can provide a certain reference for early judgment and evaluation of the degree of microvascular injury.
9.Analysis of the consistency between CTA and DSA in evaluating GLASS staging of chronic limb-threatening ischemia
Yaqing HAN ; Ningning DING ; Li ZHOU ; Yuling CUI ; Cuilin YIN ; Zhe LIU ; Jian YANG ; Yamin LIU ; Yan MENG
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2024;33(3):300-303
Objective To analyze the consistency between computer tomography angiography(CTA)and digital subtraction angiography(DSA)in evaluating the global limb anatomic staging system(GLASS)stage of patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia(CLTI).Methods The clinical data of patients with CLTI,who were admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University of China to receive treatment between January 2017 and December 2020,were retrospectively analyzed.Taking the DSA assessment as the gold standard,the consistency of CTA and DSA in evaluating the GLASS stage of patients with CLTI was analyzed.Results In the assessment of GLASS stage of CLTI,CTA showed strong agreement with DSA.The weighted Kappa coefficient of CTA and DSA for the staging of femoropopliteal segment was 0.798(95%CI=0.722-0.873,P<0.01),and the weighted Kappa coefficient of CTA and DSA for the staging of infrapopliteal artery segment was 0.785(95% CI=0.725-0.845,P<0.0l).For the overall staging of GLASS,the weighted Kappa coefficient of CTA and DSA was 0.832(95% CI=0.752-0.91 1,P<0.01).All the above results indicated that a very strong consistency existed between CTA and DSA in evaluating the GLASS stage of patients with CLTI.Conclusion CTA examination of lower limb can accurately evaluate GLASS score and stage of CLTI patient's target lesions,which is helpful in diagnosing lower extremity arteriosclerosis occlusion disease as well as in assessing the technical difficulty degree of its revascularization operation.(J Intervent Radiol,2024,33:300-303)
10.Paroxysmal diseases of the nervous system associated with patent foramen ovale
Yan YUE ; Yaqing LIU ; Tiancheng WANG
Journal of Clinical Neurology 2024;37(1):73-76
Patent foramen ovale(PFO)is a common congenital heart disease.The clinical manifestations of PFO are heterogeneous,which can easily lead to missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis.In recent years,people found PFO is related to a variety of nervous system diseases such as TIA,migraines,dizziness,syncope,seizures.This paper reviews the relationship between PFO and nervous system paroxysmal disease and its possible mechanism.This review aims to improve clinicians'understanding of PFO and provide ideas for the diagnosis and treatment of PFO.


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