1.Caffeic acid-vanadium nanozymes treat skin flap ischemia-reperfusion injury through macrophage reprogramming and the upregulation of X-linked inhibitors of apoptotic proteins.
Xinyu ZHAO ; Jie SHAN ; Hanying QIAN ; Xu JIN ; Yiwei SUN ; Jianghao XING ; Qingrong LI ; Xu-Lin CHEN ; Xianwen WANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(1):592-610
Ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury following skin flap transplantation is a critical factor leading to flap necrosis and transplant failure. Antagonizing inflammatory responses and oxidative stress are regarded as crucial targets for mitigating reperfusion injury and enhancing flap survival. In this study, caffeic acid-vanadium metal polyphenol nanoparticles (CA-V NPs) were prepared for the treatment of skin flap ischemia and reperfusion. This study was conducted using a one-step method to prepare new types of CA-V NPs with uniform sizes and stable structures. In vitro, the CA-V NPs exhibited CAT-like and SOD-like activities and could effectively scavenge ROS, generate oxygen, and alleviate oxidative stress. In the H2O2-induced cellular oxidative stress model, CA-V NPs effectively reduced ROS levels and inhibited apoptosis through the XIAP/Caspase-3 pathway. In the cellular inflammation model induced by LPS combined with IFN-γ, CA-V NPs reprogrammed macrophage polarization toward the M2 phenotype and reduced inflammatory responses by reducing the expression of the chemokines CCL4 and CXCL2. In addition, animal experiments have shown that CA-V NPs can alleviate oxidative stress in skin flap tissues, inhibit apoptosis, promote angiogenesis, and ultimately improve the survival rate of skin flaps. CA-V NPs provide a new target and strategy for the treatment of flap I/R injury.
2.Association of urinary volatile organic compound metabolites with kidney functions and associated exposure risk factors
Qi XIE ; Jingyi YUAN ; Zhiping NIU ; Yuanzhuo HU ; Yiwei LIU ; Jiufeng LI ; Zhuohui ZHAO
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2025;42(11):1281-1288
Background Exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) has been observed in both living and working environments. Volatile organic compounds metabolites (VOCMs) in urine can be used to assess the exposure to VOCs and potentially cause adverse effects on human body. Objective To quantitatively evaluate urinary VOCMs and their associations with renal function damage, and further trace the characteristics of potential environmental exposure to provide scientific evidence for effective prevention measures. Methods The study included a total of
3.Role of mitochondrial fusion in doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity
Yuqi WANG ; Xinyu WANG ; Haowen LUO ; Zhaoxin LU ; Yiwei ZHAO ; Pan CHANG
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2025;45(1):126-129
Adriamycin is a widely used anti-tumor drug.Targeting mitochondrial fusion proteins/mitofusion 1/2(MFN1/2)and nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor 2(NRF2)can up-regulate the expression of mitochondrial fusion protein through PKCε/Stat3/MFN2,SIRT1/MFN2,AMPK/NRF2 and other signaling pathways,promote mitochondrial fusion,maintain kinetic balance and protect mitochondrial function,reduce myocardial cell apoptosis and reduce cardiac toxicity.Understanding the regulatory role and mechanism of mitochondrial fusion in doxorubicin-induced cardio toxicity will provide new strategies for the prevention and treatment of diseases.
4.Clinicopathological and genetic features of hyalinizing trabecular tumor of the thyroid
Danjie HU ; Yanli LUO ; Yiwei ZHAO ; Yuxia XIE ; Xuling SU ; Keyang SUN ; Zhiyan LIU
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2025;54(10):1050-1054
Objective:To analyze the cytological, histological, immunohistochemical, and molecular pathological features of hyalinizing trabecular tumor (HTT).Methods:Clinical and pathological data of the HTT cases diagnosed at Shanghai Sixth People′s Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine between 2020 and 2024 were collected and analyzed. HE staining, special staining, immunohistochemical staining, and next-generation sequencing were performed on all cases.Results:Among the 10 HTT patients, 4 were male and 6 were female. The age at onset ranged from 29 to 85 years, with a median age of 49 (35,61) years. The maximum tumor diameter ranged from 0.3 to 5.3 cm. Cytologically, the smears were hypercellular and showed tumor cells arranged in nested clusters with visible basement membrane-like material. The nuclei were oval with finely granular chromatin, and nuclear pseudoinclusions were readily identifiable. Histologically, the tumors were well demarcated. The tumor cells were arranged in a paraganglioma-like pattern, exhibiting typical nuclear features of papillary thyroid carcinoma and psammoma bodies. Yellow bodies were observed in the cytoplasm. The stroma was rich in hyalinized material, which was periodic acid-Schiff stain (PAS)-positive. Immunohistochemically, the tumor cells showed diffuse expression of TTF-1 and focal expression of thyroglobulin. Aberrant immunoreaction with Ki-67 was present in the cytoplasm and membrane of the tumor cells. Molecular testing was performed on 8 cases. The PAX8-GLIS3 gene fusion was detected in 7 cases. Among these fusion-positive cases, 4 exhibited additional genetic abnormalities: one concurrent TSHR point mutation (p.D617H); one concurrent HRAS point mutation (p.Q61R); one concurrent LRP1B point mutation (p.S1752L), SUGCT point mutation (p.K137), and TERT point mutation (p.P785L); one concurrent MTOR mutation (7528+27A>T) and FLT3 mutation (p.E77K). The key initiating factors for thyroid carcinoma, including the BRAF V600E mutation and RET rearrangements, were absent in all cases tested.Conclusions:Cellular pleomorphism, yellow bodies and basement membrane-like material constitute important cytological and histological features for the differential diagnosis of HTT. Immunophenotypically, thyroglobulin may show focal expression, while Ki-67 is typically localized in the tumor cell membrane and cytoplasm. This study also demonstrates that PAX8-GLIS3 fusion is a characteristic molecular abnormality in HTT, although cases with wild type of GLIS gene may also present. Although rare, HTT may harbor point mutations in HRAS and TSHR, and other uncommon genetic alterations.
5.Key Quality Control Items and Testing Points of Sheet for Oral Solid Preparation in the 2025 Edition of the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China
Xiaohui YU ; Wei XIONG ; Bin LIU ; Yiwei ZHAO ; Lei CHEN ; Kai XU
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(7):1065-1069
To promote the understanding of the requirements of sheet for oral solid preparation in the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China(2025 edition)and improve the quality control level of related parties in production and use,the key quality control items specified in Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China and the testing points were analyzed and discussed combined with the current situation of sheet for oral solid preparation industry and relevant standards at home and abroad.Suggestion was given that quality control should be carried out according to product characteristics,application,production process,and risk assessment,and reasonable limits should be set.
6.Key Points Analysis of Functionality Evaluation Methods for Prefilled Syringe with Luer Conical Fitting
Xiaohui YU ; Wenli LI ; Yiwei ZHAO ; Bo ZHANG ; Lei CHEN
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(4):542-546
Objective To assist drug and pharmaceutical packaging material manufacturers in understanding and utilizing the functionality evaluation methods for prefilled syringe with Luer conical fittings,thereby scientifically specifying product quality.Methods By comparing the standards status both domestically and internationally,and in conjunction with the product characteristics,production,and actual usage situation of prefilled syringe with Luer conical fittings,the test contents and key points of related functionality evaluation methods were analyzed.Results The functionality evaluation methods for prefilled syringe with Luer conical fittings represent improvements and supplements to domestic standard,appropriate methods should be selected based on the product type.Conclusion Developing functionality evaluation methods for prefilled syringe with Luer conical fittings will provide guidance to standardized quality control for drug and pharmaceutical packaging material manufacturers.It will also better meet the requirements for market regulation,and is an effective way to promote the overall development of the industry.
7.Key Points Analysis of Functionality Evaluation Methods for Prefilled Syringe with Luer Conical Fitting
Xiaohui YU ; Wenli LI ; Yiwei ZHAO ; Bo ZHANG ; Lei CHEN
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(4):542-546
Objective To assist drug and pharmaceutical packaging material manufacturers in understanding and utilizing the functionality evaluation methods for prefilled syringe with Luer conical fittings,thereby scientifically specifying product quality.Methods By comparing the standards status both domestically and internationally,and in conjunction with the product characteristics,production,and actual usage situation of prefilled syringe with Luer conical fittings,the test contents and key points of related functionality evaluation methods were analyzed.Results The functionality evaluation methods for prefilled syringe with Luer conical fittings represent improvements and supplements to domestic standard,appropriate methods should be selected based on the product type.Conclusion Developing functionality evaluation methods for prefilled syringe with Luer conical fittings will provide guidance to standardized quality control for drug and pharmaceutical packaging material manufacturers.It will also better meet the requirements for market regulation,and is an effective way to promote the overall development of the industry.
8.Key Quality Control Items and Testing Points of Sheet for Oral Solid Preparation in the 2025 Edition of the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China
Xiaohui YU ; Wei XIONG ; Bin LIU ; Yiwei ZHAO ; Lei CHEN ; Kai XU
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(7):1065-1069
To promote the understanding of the requirements of sheet for oral solid preparation in the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China(2025 edition)and improve the quality control level of related parties in production and use,the key quality control items specified in Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China and the testing points were analyzed and discussed combined with the current situation of sheet for oral solid preparation industry and relevant standards at home and abroad.Suggestion was given that quality control should be carried out according to product characteristics,application,production process,and risk assessment,and reasonable limits should be set.
9.Study on the mechanism of rutin in ameliorating depressive symptoms associated with premenstrual dysphoric disorder characterized by liver qi stagnation syndrome
Yiwei ZHANG ; Xianliang SONG ; Yashuang REN ; Dedi GUO ; Runwei SONG ; Xitai CHEN ; Huaiwei ZHAO ; Chunhong SONG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(12):1449-1456
OBJECTIVE To investigate the mechanisms of rutin in alleviating depressive symptoms associated with premenstrual dysphoric disorder(PMDD)characterized by liver qi stagnation syndrome.METHODS Network pharmacology was employed to identify the intersecting targets of action between PMDD and rutin.A protein-protein interaction network was constructed to screen core targets,followed by gene ontology(GO)and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)pathway enrichment analysis.Molecular docking simulations validated rutin's binding affinity to core targets.The bilateral ovaries of female Wistar rats were removed,followed by artificial hormone induction.The rats were then randomly divided into normal group(10 rats)and modeling group(50 rats).PMDD rat model with liver qi stagnation syndrome was established via restraint stress.The successfully modeled rats were further divided into model group,fluoxetine group(positive control)and rutin group,with 12 rats in each group.The corresponding drug solutions or water were administered by gavage at 9:00 a.m.every day,continuing for two estrous cycles.The open-field test,forced swimming test and Y-maze test were utilized to evaluate the effects of rutin on the behavioral indexes of model rats.Additionally,the density of neuronal dendritic spines in the hippocampal tissues of the rats was observed.Serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF)levels and the expressions of BDNF,tyrosine kinase receptor type B(TrkB),synuclein(Syn),and postsynaptic density protein 95(PSD95)in hippocampal tissues were quantified,respectively.RESULTS Network pharmacology and molecular docking revealed the core targets through which rutin ameliorated PMDD characterized by liver qi stagnation syndrome included BDNF,TrkB,PSD65,Syn,etc.The results of experimental validation demonstrated that rutin significantly increased the spontaneous alternation behavior scores of PMDD model rats with liver qi stagnation syndrome during the non-receptive phase,shortened their immobility time during the forced swimming test,and enhanced the density of neuronal dendritic spines in the hippocampal tissues.Additionally,rutin upregulated the levels of serum BDNF and the protein expressions of BDNF,TrkB and Syn in the hippocampal tissues(P<0.05).However,it had no significant effect on the above indexes in model rats during the receptive phase(P>0.05).CONCLUSIONS Rutin ameliorates depressive symptoms,enhances spatial memory capabilities,and reduces neuronal damage in PMDD model rats with liver qi stagnation syndrome.These effects may be associated with the activation of BDNF/TrkB signaling pathway and upregulation of Syn protein expression.
10.Clinicopathological and genetic features of hyalinizing trabecular tumor of the thyroid
Danjie HU ; Yanli LUO ; Yiwei ZHAO ; Yuxia XIE ; Xuling SU ; Keyang SUN ; Zhiyan LIU
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2025;54(10):1050-1054
Objective:To analyze the cytological, histological, immunohistochemical, and molecular pathological features of hyalinizing trabecular tumor (HTT).Methods:Clinical and pathological data of the HTT cases diagnosed at Shanghai Sixth People′s Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine between 2020 and 2024 were collected and analyzed. HE staining, special staining, immunohistochemical staining, and next-generation sequencing were performed on all cases.Results:Among the 10 HTT patients, 4 were male and 6 were female. The age at onset ranged from 29 to 85 years, with a median age of 49 (35,61) years. The maximum tumor diameter ranged from 0.3 to 5.3 cm. Cytologically, the smears were hypercellular and showed tumor cells arranged in nested clusters with visible basement membrane-like material. The nuclei were oval with finely granular chromatin, and nuclear pseudoinclusions were readily identifiable. Histologically, the tumors were well demarcated. The tumor cells were arranged in a paraganglioma-like pattern, exhibiting typical nuclear features of papillary thyroid carcinoma and psammoma bodies. Yellow bodies were observed in the cytoplasm. The stroma was rich in hyalinized material, which was periodic acid-Schiff stain (PAS)-positive. Immunohistochemically, the tumor cells showed diffuse expression of TTF-1 and focal expression of thyroglobulin. Aberrant immunoreaction with Ki-67 was present in the cytoplasm and membrane of the tumor cells. Molecular testing was performed on 8 cases. The PAX8-GLIS3 gene fusion was detected in 7 cases. Among these fusion-positive cases, 4 exhibited additional genetic abnormalities: one concurrent TSHR point mutation (p.D617H); one concurrent HRAS point mutation (p.Q61R); one concurrent LRP1B point mutation (p.S1752L), SUGCT point mutation (p.K137), and TERT point mutation (p.P785L); one concurrent MTOR mutation (7528+27A>T) and FLT3 mutation (p.E77K). The key initiating factors for thyroid carcinoma, including the BRAF V600E mutation and RET rearrangements, were absent in all cases tested.Conclusions:Cellular pleomorphism, yellow bodies and basement membrane-like material constitute important cytological and histological features for the differential diagnosis of HTT. Immunophenotypically, thyroglobulin may show focal expression, while Ki-67 is typically localized in the tumor cell membrane and cytoplasm. This study also demonstrates that PAX8-GLIS3 fusion is a characteristic molecular abnormality in HTT, although cases with wild type of GLIS gene may also present. Although rare, HTT may harbor point mutations in HRAS and TSHR, and other uncommon genetic alterations.

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