1.Endoplasmic reticulum stress involved in high-fat induced metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
Weikang Hu ; Wenjing Zhou ; Jun Zhang ; Zhen Yang ; Hongmei Bai ; Zihan Wang ; Yinliang Qi ; Shengquan Zhang ; Sumei Zhang
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(6):1086-1090
Objective :
To investigate the role of endoplasmic reticulum stress in the occurrence and development of fatty liver induced by high fat.
Methods :
In the high-fat Drosophila model, the high-fat group was fed with high-fat medium, while the control group was fed with normal medium; in the mouse fatty liver model, the high-fat group was fed with high-fat diet, and the control group was fed with normal diet; in the HepG2 cell steatosis model, the high-fat group was induced by palmitic acid(PA), and the control group was cultured with DMEM. The fat body size of the third instar larvae of Drosophila melanogaster was photographed. Steatosis in mice liver and HepG2 cells was observed by H&E and Oil Red staining. The expression levels of ATF6, Bip and CHOP in the third instar larvae, liver tissues of mice and HepG2 cells were analyzed by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(qPCR) and Western blot.
Results :
In Drosophila model, fat body and fat storage were obviously increased in high fat fed flies when compared with control group. The formation of liver fat droplets and cells vacuolation were confirmed by H&E and Oil Red staining in mice livers fed with high fat and HepG2 cells with palmitic acid treatment. The expression levels of ATF6, Bip and CHOP were significantly increased in third instar larvae and mice livers fed with high fat and palmitic acid treated HepG2 cells with palmitic acid treatment.
Conclusion
High fat may induce the occurrence and development of hepatic steatosis by activating endoplasmic reticulum stress.
2.Anti-tumor Mechanism and Clinical Application of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa-Mannose-Sensitive Hemagglutinin
Hangzhi WEI ; Fahong WU ; Mancai WANG ; Guohui XIAO ; Yinliang BAI ; Youcheng ZHANG
Herald of Medicine 2024;43(4):588-595
The application of Pseudomonas aeruginosa-mannose-sensitive hemagglutinin(PA-MSHA)in the field of an-titumors has been increasing.PA-MSHA has been found to promote tumor cell apoptosis,inhibit tumor cell invasion and migration,differentiation,and change drug resistance and epithelial-mesenchymal transformation(EMT)by inhibiting the EGFR pathway.Meanwhile,PA-MSHA also enhances the immune killing and inhibition of macrophages and T cells to tumor cells through toll-like receptors(TLRs).In this paper,we reviewed the reported anti-tumor mechanism and clinical application of PA-MSHA,suggesting that PA-MSHA may alter the glycosylation of EGFR and TLR proteins by acting on the regulatory process of the cellular mannosy-lation process.PA-MSHA can act on cell membrane proteins,including more receptors with high-mannosylation of signaling path-ways.Elucidating the deep relationship between PA-MSHA and mannosylation is of great significance for the mechanism research and clinical application of PA-MSHA.
3.Sanguinarine alleviates ulcerative colitis in mice by regulating the Nrf2/NF-κB pathway
Na ZHAO ; Mengdi SHEN ; Rui ZHAO ; Di AO ; Zetan LUO ; Yinliang ZHANG ; Zhidong XU ; Fangtian FAN ; Hailun ZHENG
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(8):1467-1475
Objective To investigate the mechanism of sanguinarine(SA)for alleviating ulcerative colitis(UC)induced by dextran sodium sulfate(DSS)in mice.Methods Male C57BL/6 mouse models of 3.5%DSS-induced UC were randomized for treatment with 1,5 and 10 mg/kg SA by gavage,400 mg/kg sulfasalazine by gavage,or 10 mg/kg SA combined with intraperitoneal injection of 30 mg/kg ML385(a Nrf2 inhibitor).The changes in intestinal inflammation was assessed by monitoring weight changes,disease activity index(DAI)score,colon length measurement,and HE staining.After the treatments,the colon tissues were collected for detection of malondialdehyde(MDA)content using colorimetry,mRNA expressions of inflammatory factors using RT-qPCR,and the expressions of Nrf2,HO-1,Keap-1,p-p65,p65,occludin,and ZO-1 proteins were detected using Western blotting.Results SA treatment obviously alleviated weight loss,colon length shortening and DAI score increase and ameliorated structural destruction of the colon glands and colonic crypts in mice with DSS-induced UC.SA intervention significantly decreased the levels of TNF-α,IL-1β and IL-6 mRNA and lowered ROS and MDA levels in the colon tissue of UC mice.The mouse models receiving SA treatment showed significantly increased expressions of Nrf2,HO-1,occludin and ZO-1 and lowered expressions of Keap-1 and P-P65 in the colon tissue without significant changes of p65 expression,and these changes were SA dose-dependent.Treatment with ML385 obviously attenuated the effect of high-dose SA for improving UC in the mouse models.Conclusion SA can improve UC-like enteritis in mice possibly by activating the Nrf2 pathway and inhibiting the NF-κB pathway in the colon tissue.
4.Sanguinarine induces ferroptosis of colorectal cancer cells by upregulating STUB1 and downregulating GPX4
Yinliang ZHANG ; Zetan LUO ; Rui ZHAO ; Na ZHAO ; Zhidong XU ; Di AO ; Guyi CONG ; Xinyu LIU ; Hailun ZHENG
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(8):1537-1544
Objective To investigate the effect of sanguinarine(SAN)on proliferation and ferroptosis of colorectal cancer cells.Methods SW620 and HCT-116 cells treated with different concentrations of SAN were examined for cell viability changes using CCK8 assay to determine the IC50 of SAN in the two cells.The inhibitory effects of SAN on proliferation,invasion and migration of the cells were evaluated using colony-forming assay and Transwell assays.ROS production in the treated cells was analyzed with flow cytometry,and lipid peroxide production was assessed by detecting malondialdehyde(MDA)level.Glutathione(GSH)levels in the cells were detected,and Western blotting was used to detect the expressions of ferroptosis-related proteins STUB1 and GPX4.Results SAN significantly inhibited the proliferation,invasion and migration of SW620 and HCT-116 cells.SAN treatment significantly promoted ROS production,increased intracellular MDA level,and lowered GSH level in the two cells(P<0.05).Western blotting showed that SAN significantly upregulated the expression of STUB1 and down-regulated the expression of its downstream protein GPX4(P<0.05).Conclusion SAN induces ferroptosis in colorectal cancer cells by regulating STUB1/GPX4,which may serve as a new therapeutic target for colorectal cancer.
5.Sanguinarine alleviates ulcerative colitis in mice by regulating the Nrf2/NF-κB pathway
Na ZHAO ; Mengdi SHEN ; Rui ZHAO ; Di AO ; Zetan LUO ; Yinliang ZHANG ; Zhidong XU ; Fangtian FAN ; Hailun ZHENG
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(8):1467-1475
Objective To investigate the mechanism of sanguinarine(SA)for alleviating ulcerative colitis(UC)induced by dextran sodium sulfate(DSS)in mice.Methods Male C57BL/6 mouse models of 3.5%DSS-induced UC were randomized for treatment with 1,5 and 10 mg/kg SA by gavage,400 mg/kg sulfasalazine by gavage,or 10 mg/kg SA combined with intraperitoneal injection of 30 mg/kg ML385(a Nrf2 inhibitor).The changes in intestinal inflammation was assessed by monitoring weight changes,disease activity index(DAI)score,colon length measurement,and HE staining.After the treatments,the colon tissues were collected for detection of malondialdehyde(MDA)content using colorimetry,mRNA expressions of inflammatory factors using RT-qPCR,and the expressions of Nrf2,HO-1,Keap-1,p-p65,p65,occludin,and ZO-1 proteins were detected using Western blotting.Results SA treatment obviously alleviated weight loss,colon length shortening and DAI score increase and ameliorated structural destruction of the colon glands and colonic crypts in mice with DSS-induced UC.SA intervention significantly decreased the levels of TNF-α,IL-1β and IL-6 mRNA and lowered ROS and MDA levels in the colon tissue of UC mice.The mouse models receiving SA treatment showed significantly increased expressions of Nrf2,HO-1,occludin and ZO-1 and lowered expressions of Keap-1 and P-P65 in the colon tissue without significant changes of p65 expression,and these changes were SA dose-dependent.Treatment with ML385 obviously attenuated the effect of high-dose SA for improving UC in the mouse models.Conclusion SA can improve UC-like enteritis in mice possibly by activating the Nrf2 pathway and inhibiting the NF-κB pathway in the colon tissue.
6.Sanguinarine induces ferroptosis of colorectal cancer cells by upregulating STUB1 and downregulating GPX4
Yinliang ZHANG ; Zetan LUO ; Rui ZHAO ; Na ZHAO ; Zhidong XU ; Di AO ; Guyi CONG ; Xinyu LIU ; Hailun ZHENG
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(8):1537-1544
Objective To investigate the effect of sanguinarine(SAN)on proliferation and ferroptosis of colorectal cancer cells.Methods SW620 and HCT-116 cells treated with different concentrations of SAN were examined for cell viability changes using CCK8 assay to determine the IC50 of SAN in the two cells.The inhibitory effects of SAN on proliferation,invasion and migration of the cells were evaluated using colony-forming assay and Transwell assays.ROS production in the treated cells was analyzed with flow cytometry,and lipid peroxide production was assessed by detecting malondialdehyde(MDA)level.Glutathione(GSH)levels in the cells were detected,and Western blotting was used to detect the expressions of ferroptosis-related proteins STUB1 and GPX4.Results SAN significantly inhibited the proliferation,invasion and migration of SW620 and HCT-116 cells.SAN treatment significantly promoted ROS production,increased intracellular MDA level,and lowered GSH level in the two cells(P<0.05).Western blotting showed that SAN significantly upregulated the expression of STUB1 and down-regulated the expression of its downstream protein GPX4(P<0.05).Conclusion SAN induces ferroptosis in colorectal cancer cells by regulating STUB1/GPX4,which may serve as a new therapeutic target for colorectal cancer.
7.Analysis of the influencing factors on the perceptions of e cigarette among adolescents in Shanghai
WANG Juanjuan, ZHANG Lulu, DAI Luojia, TAN Yinliang, ZHU Jingfen
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(1):52-55
Objective:
To assess the status of current e cigarette perception and its influencing factors among adolescents in Shanghai, so as to provide reference for the refinement of the prevention and control measures of teenagers e cigarette use.
Methods:
From May to June 2021, a stratified random cluster sampling was used to investigate 7 456 junior high and high school students in Shanghai. Harm and benefit perception of e cigarette as well as its social environment benefits were collected.
Results:
The rate of adolescents ever and current e cigarette use was 3.19% and 1.09%, respectively. The top four risk factors for low harm perception of e cigarette were adolescent e cigarette use( OR=2.74, 95%CI =2.10-3.59), high school students ( OR=1.47, 95%CI = 1.32 - 1.64 ), family members ( OR=1.45, 95%CI =1.24-1.70) and friends ( OR=1.36, 95%CI =1.20-1.54) using e cigarette. Adolescent ecigarette use ( OR=2.77, 95%CI =1.97-3.89), high school students( OR=2.11, 95%CI =1.89-2.36), friends ( OR= 1.63, 95%CI =1.42-1.87) and family members using e cigarette( OR=1.39, 95%CI =1.18-1.65) were the top four associated factors for high benefit perception of e cigarette. And, adolescent e cigarette use ( OR=1.95, 95%CI =1.47-2.59), high school students ( OR= 1.73, 95%CI =1.55-1.93), friends ( OR=1.60, 95%CI =1.40-1.82) and pocket money≥200 yuan using e cigarette( OR= 1.29 , 95%CI =1.17-1.43) were the top four risk factors for high social environmental benefit perception of e cigarette. Moreover, perception of e cigarette harm, benefit and social environmental benefit were associated with the risk of future use of e cigarette( OR = 0.78,1.44,1.21, P <0.01).
Conclusion
Being high school students and using e cigarette by oneself, friends, and family members are the important influencing factors for adolescents e cigarette perception. Both low harm and high benefit perception of e cigarette elevate the risk of future e cigarette use among adolescents, so effective measures should be taken to promote control education about e cigarette and smoke free environment construction.
8.Effect of the chicken zp1 gene on osteoblast mineralization.
Qiaoxian YUE ; Chenxuan HUANG ; Yinliang ZHANG ; Hui CHEN ; Rongyan ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2023;39(7):2684-2694
The aim of this study was to clone the chicken zp1 gene encoding zona pellucida 1 (Zp1) and investigate its tissues expression profile and its effect on osteoblast mineralization. The expression level of zp1 was quantified in various tissues of laying hens and in the tibia of the pre- and post-sexual maturity by RT-qPCR. Zp1 overexpressed vector was transfected into chicken calvarial osteoblasts which were induced differentiation for 8 days, and the extracellular mineral and the expression of mineralization-related genes were detected. The full-length chicken zp1 gene is 3 045 bp, encoding 958 amino acids residuals, and has two N-glycosylation sites. The highest expression level of the zp1 gene was found in the liver, followed by the tibia and yolk membrane, while no expression was detected in the heart and eggshell gland. Compared with the pre-sexual maturity hens, the concentration of estrogen (E2) in plasma, the content of glycosaminoglycan (GAG) and the expression level of the zp1 gene in the tibia with post-sexual maturity were higher. The extracellular matrix and the level of osteoblast mineralization-related genes showed a significantly upregulated expression in chicken calvarial osteoblasts with Zp1 overexpressed and addition of estrogen. The expression of the zp1 gene is tissue-specific and positively regulated osteoblast mineralization under the action of estrogen, laying the foundation for elucidating the functional properties of Zp1 in chicken bones during the egg production period.
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9.Environmental exposure to e-cigarettes among adolescents and its preventive countermeasures
Juanjuan WANG ; Luojia DAI ; Yinliang TAN ; Lulu ZHANG ; Jingfen ZHU
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2022;39(8):949-953
In recent years, with the vigorous marketing of e-cigarette manufacturers, e-cigarettes have become a popular tobacco product for adolescents. The problem of e-cigarette environmental exposure among adolescents is also getting worse and its associated adverse impacts cannot be ignored. However, domestic research on the environmental exposure to e-cigarettes among youth is insufficient, and experience on e-cigarette regulation is also limited. This review first briefly introduced the definition and sources of e-cigarette environment exposure, then focused on the differences of e-cigarette environmental exposure among adolescents with different characteristics to identify possible influencing factors, as well as the impacts of e-cigarette environmental exposure on adolescents, and finally summarized international countermeasures to prevent e-cigarette environmental exposure in adolescents, aiming to provide directional guidance for China to conduct e-cigarette control activities among adolescents.
10. Analysis of influencing factors for rapid postoperative recovery of young lung cancer patients
Yanan SONG ; Yu QI ; Chunyang ZHANG ; Yinliang SHENG ; Song ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2020;36(1):17-21
Objective:
To explore the influencing factors of rapid postoperative recovery in young(≤40 years old) lung cancer patients.
Methods:
Retrospective analysis was performed on 82 young patients with lung cancer diagnosed by postoperative pathology admitted to the department of thoracic surgery of the first affiliated hospital of Zhengzhou University from March 2013 to March 2019, the patients were divided into two groups according to their postoperative hospitalization time(hospitalization time≤7d, hospitalization time >7d). The preoperative medical history and examination data, intraoperative(operative method, embedding materials), postoperative complications and postoperative treatment and other data of the enrolled patients were collected to analyze the relationship between various factors and postoperative hospitalization time.Univariate analysis used


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