1.Traditional Chinese Medicine Intervention in Parkinson's Disease Based on Keap1/Nrf2/ARE Signaling Pathway: A Review
Liuping YUE ; Yongkang SUN ; Fangbiao XU ; Yanbo SONG ; Yijun WU ; Huan YU ; Xinzhi WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(9):307-317
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic progressive neurodegenerative disorder primarily characterized by motor dysfunction. The main pathological features include the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra, abnormal aggregation of alpha-Synuclein (α-Syn), and the formation of Lewy bodies. However, the exact mechanisms remain unclear. In recent years, the PD incidence has gradually increased, while current treatment methods are limited to symptom alleviation, incapable of halting disease progression, and prone to adverse effects, thus making it urgent to search for medicines effective for PD. Modern research indicates that the Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1)/nuclear factor E2 related factor 2 (Nrf2)/antioxidant response element (ARE) signaling pathway is closely related to oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, apoptosis, ferroptosis, and mitochondrial dysfunction, playing a crucial role in the pathophysiological development of PD. A large number of studies have further confirmed that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can regulate diseases through a holistic view of Syndrome differentiation and microscopic molecular pathways. With unique advantages, such as multiple targets, multiple pathways, and fewer adverse reactions, TCM provides a new strategy for PD treatment. This article elucidates the mechanism of the Keap1/Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway in the occurrence and development of PD, while summarizing the latest research on PD intervention by TCM monomers, active ingredients, and compounds, as well as acupuncture via the precise targeted regulation of the Keap1/Nrf2/ARE pathway, aiming to provide a reference for clinical medicine development to prevent and treat PD.
2.Neuroprotective effect and mechanism of eleutheroside B on Parkinson’s disease model mice by regulating the IKKβ/NF-κB signaling pathway
Xiaoli WANG ; Hua RONG ; Siwen PAN ; Chunlei YU ; Tianjiao XU ; Yu SUN ; Huan CONG ; Yu PANG ; Gang CHEN ; Xiaoming LI
China Pharmacy 2026;37(8):998-1002
OBJECTIVE To investigate the neuroprotective effect and mechanism of eleutheroside B (ELB) on Parkinson’s disease (PD) model mice by regulating the IκB kinase β (IKKβ)/nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling pathway. METHODS Fifty mice were randomly divided into normal control group, model group, positive control group (selegiline hydrochloride, 10 mg/kg), and ELB low-dose and high-dose groups (80, 160 mg/kg), with 10 mice in each group. Each group was given relevant medicine or normal saline intragastrically for 14 consecutive days. Starting from the 10th day of administration, the model group and all administration groups were intraperitoneally injected with 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP) 30 mg/kg, for five consecutive days to establish the chronic PD model. After the last administration for 24 h, six mice were randomly selected from each group to test their behavioral abilities; detect the levels of interleukin-1β (IL-1β), IL-10, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in brain tissue and their mRNA expressions were measured, and positive expression of tyrosine hydroxylase (TH), protein expressions of TH, α -synuclein ( α -syn), ionized calcium-binding adaptor molecule 1 (Iba-1), as well as phosphorylation levels of IKKβ and NF-κB p65 proteins in the brain tissue were detected. The ultrastructure of neurons in substantia nigra was observed. RESULTS Compared with the model group, rotarod endurance time and climbing score of each administration group (except for the ELB low-dose group) were increased significantly ( P <0.05), while the levels and mRNA expressions of IL-1β, TNF-α, α -syn, and Iba-1, as well as phosphorylation levels of IKKβ and NF-κB p65 proteins in brain tissue were decreased significantly (except for TNF-α in the ELB low-dose group). Conversely, the level and mRNA expression of IL-10 (except for the ELB low-dose group), TH positive expression and protein expressions were significantly increased ( P <0.05). Typical neurodegenerative pathological changes, such as neuronal karyopyknosis, mitochondrial swelling and vacuolization, and endoplasmic reticulum dilation, all showed varying degrees of improvement. CONCLUSIONS ELB may exert neuroprotective effects by inhibiting the activation of the IKKβ/NF-κB signaling pathway, alleviating inflammatory responses, reducing abnormal α -syn aggregation and neuronal loss, and further improving motor dysfunction in PD mice.
3.Construction of a recombinant adenovirus for Mycobacterium tuberculosis c-di-AMP phosphodiesterase expression and induction of humoral immunity
Jia-hao HU ; Huan-huan NING ; Meng-juan DONG ; Yan-zhi LU ; Ting DAI ; Cong-yue ZHANG ; Zi-qing XU ; Shu-yu WANG ; Zheng-yan ZHOU ; Yin-lan BAI
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2025;41(4):364-369
A recombinant adenovirus(rAd)for expression of Mycobacterium tuberculosis(M.tb)c-di-AMP phosphodiesterase CnpB was constructed,and its induced humoral immune response was detected.The codon-optimized gene of M.tb CnpB was cloned into the adenoviral plasmid pcADV.The recombinant plasmid pcADV-CnpB was transfected into HEK293T cells,and expression was detected with Western blot.The recombinant plasmid pcADV-CnpB and the backbone plasmid were co-transfected into HEK293T cells to obtain the recombinant adenovirus rAd-CnpB.rAd-CnpB was amplified in HEK293T cells,and the target protein expression of rAd-CnpB was detected with Western blot and immunofluorescence.Mice were immunized with rAd-CnpB intranasally,and their sera and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF)were collected.ELISA was used to detect levels of antigen-specific antibodies.Restriction enzyme digestion and sequencing indicated that the recombinant plasmid pcADV-CnpB was successfully constructed and led to protein expression in eukaryotic cells.rAd-CnpB was packaged and produced in HEK293T cells.After amplification and purification,rAd-CnpB with a titer of 5.53×1010 PFU/mL was obtained.rAd-CnpB led to CnpB expression in HEK293T cells.Intranasal immunization with rAd-CnpB increased levels of IgG and secretory IgA in BALF and led to high levels of IgG in sera.rAd-CnpB,the recombinant adenovirus for expression of c-di-AMP phosphodiesterase CnpB was successfully constructed,and was found to induce antigen-specific humoral and mucosal immune responses through mucosal immunization.Thus,rAd-CnpB may be used in further research on new TB vaccine strategies.
4.Regulation of white adipose tissue in mice by immunization with recombinant Bacillus Calmette-Gue?rin with c-di-AMP adjuvant
Meng-juan DONG ; Yu-xiao CHANG ; Huan-huan NING ; Yan-zhi LU ; Jian KANG ; Ming-ze XU ; Ting DAI ; Jia-ling LI ; Le-ran HAO ; Lin-na ZHANG ; Yin-lan BAI
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2025;41(4):370-375
This study assessed the role and mechanism of the recombinant Bacillus Calmette-Gue?rin vaccine(rBCG)with c-di-AMP adjuvant in regulating metabolism and immunity in epididymal white adipose(eWAT)in mice.Male C57BL/6 mice were intravenously immunized with BCG and rBCG,and their body weights were monitored.eWAT was isolated from the mice,and the stromal vascular fractions(SVFs)cell number was counted with a hemocytometer.Sections of mouse adipose tissue were prepared,and the size,number,and morphology of eWAT adipocytes and crown-like structure(CLS)formation were compared under a microscope after HE staining.The transcription levels of lipid metabolism-associated factors,cytokines and aging-associated genes in each group were determined with qRT-PCR.The body weights of mice gradually increased after immunization with BCG and rBCG.The proportions of eWAT increased,and the SVFs cell number decreased,in rBCG immunized mice.HE staining indicated that BCG immunization promoted hyperplasia,whereas rBCG immunization promoted hypertrophy of eWAT adipocytes;moreover,both BCG and rBCG immunization induced CLS formation in eWAT.The qRT-PCR results indicated that rBCG immunization inhibited the expression of genes associated with lipolysis and energy expenditure in eWAT.BCG immunization had little effect on cytokine transcription,whereas rBCG significantly induced the transcription of IFN-γ and IL-1Ra,and inhibited that of IL-15 and IL-2,but did not induce the expression of aging-associated genes.Thus,rBCG immunization induced eWAT adipocyte hypertrophy,which was associated with the inhibition of eWAT lipolysis and the regulation of cytokine expression.
5.Construction of p97 mutant of Mesomycoplasma hyopneumoniae based on the homologous recombination system
Yanna WEI ; Jiying WANG ; Huan XIE ; Zhiqiang LI ; Z.A.Ishag HASSAN ; Xing XIE ; Bin XU ; Qiyan XIONG ; Zhixin FENG ; Guoqing SHAO ; Yanfei YU
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(3):473-481
The aim of this study is to establish an gene editing method of Mesomycoplasma hyo-pneumoniae(Mhp)based on the homologous recombination principle.The restriction enzyme di-gestion and ligation method combined with gene synthesis were used to construct a shuttle plasmid to achieve replication in both Mhp and Escherichia coli(E.coli).The pGEM?-T vector was used as the skeleton.The oriC sequence of Mhp which can achieve the replication of the plasmid in Mhp was inserted into the vector.Sequences of the Spiroplasma promoter and puromycin resistance gene were then inserted into the above constructed plasmid to screen recombinant clones.The up-stream and downstream homologous arms of p97 were constructed to initiate homologous recombination.The recA gene of E.coli is inserted to improve the efficiency of homologous recom-bination.The obtained shuttle plasmid was then delivered into Mhp by electro-transformation or chemical transformation.A shuttle plasmid,pGEM?-Mhp-oriC-p 97,which can replicate in both Mhp and E.coli was constructed.With the transformation of this plasmid,the carried puromycin gene and recA gene can be expressed,the p97 gene can be edited.Finally,the genetically unstable p97 gene mutant was initially obtained.In this study,a tool for Mhp gene editing based on the principle of homologous recombination was established,which laid a foundation for the develop-ment of tools for studying the pathogenesis of Mhp.
6.Analysis of the cognition and influencing factors of both doctors and patients in neurology department towards graded diagnosis and treatment under the medical consortium model
Ping YU ; Guangying WANG ; Huan ZHANG ; Min WANG ; Luyao XU ; Fenglin NIU
Modern Hospital 2025;25(3):409-412,416
Objective To investigate the cognition of both doctors and patients in the neurology department of a tertiary hospital in Linyi City regarding graded diagnosis and treatment,and to explore its influencing factors.Methods Convenient sampling was used to select 456 survey subjects from 20 medical institutions within the medical consortium of a tertiary hospital in Linyi City,including 191 medical staffs and 265 patients;A total of 35 medical staffs and patients were interviewed.Results The overall awareness of graded diagnosis and treatment among medical staff and patients was(3.731±0.563)points and(3.136±0.367)points,respectively.The influencing factors of medical staff on grading diagnosis and treatment are professional title,years of work experience,and hospital grade.The influencing factors of patient on grading diagnosis and treatment are age,type of medical insurance,average monthly income,and whether they had a transfer experience.Conclusion While strengthe-ning information technology construction,government supervision and investment,and enhancing the capacity building of grassro-ots medical institutions,it is also necessary to actively promote the construction of close medical consortia to accelerate the forma-tion of a standardized and orderly new system for medical treatment and diagnosis.
7.Analysis of the Application Effect of Curved Incision Surgery in the Treatment of Hammock Finger Tendon
Huan LUO ; Hao PENG ; Wei-hao ZHENG ; Peng-yu XU ; Song-bai WANG ; Zi-yi GUO
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2025;25(9):1542-1548
Objective:To investigate the application effect of curved incision surgery in the treatment of hammock finger tendon.Methods:45 patients with hammock finger tendon who were admitted to Pingle Orthopedics and Traumatology Hospital in Shenzhen were selected from May 2022 to May 2023,all of whom were treated with curved incision surgery.Wound healing,functional recovery and complication rate were observed after surgery.Results:In this study,45 patients with hammock finger tendon were successfully followed up for 3 to 18 months,with an average follow-up of 1 year.The results of follow-up showed that all the incisions healed in one stage,and there were no complications such as skin infection and necrosis,exposed knots and skin irritation.X-ray reexamination before and after the operation showed,no complications such as loosening of the Kirkner needle,redisplacement of bone mass and nonunion of bone.During the follow-up period,there was no significant recurrence of vertical deformity.Crawford grading showed that,35 cases were excellent,9 were good,and 1 was fair.Conclusion:Using curved incision surgery to treat hammock finger tendon,which has the advantages of less trauma,faster recovery and fewer complications,and the effect is good.
8.Analysis of the cognition and influencing factors of both doctors and patients in neurology department towards graded diagnosis and treatment under the medical consortium model
Ping YU ; Guangying WANG ; Huan ZHANG ; Min WANG ; Luyao XU ; Fenglin NIU
Modern Hospital 2025;25(3):409-412,416
Objective To investigate the cognition of both doctors and patients in the neurology department of a tertiary hospital in Linyi City regarding graded diagnosis and treatment,and to explore its influencing factors.Methods Convenient sampling was used to select 456 survey subjects from 20 medical institutions within the medical consortium of a tertiary hospital in Linyi City,including 191 medical staffs and 265 patients;A total of 35 medical staffs and patients were interviewed.Results The overall awareness of graded diagnosis and treatment among medical staff and patients was(3.731±0.563)points and(3.136±0.367)points,respectively.The influencing factors of medical staff on grading diagnosis and treatment are professional title,years of work experience,and hospital grade.The influencing factors of patient on grading diagnosis and treatment are age,type of medical insurance,average monthly income,and whether they had a transfer experience.Conclusion While strengthe-ning information technology construction,government supervision and investment,and enhancing the capacity building of grassro-ots medical institutions,it is also necessary to actively promote the construction of close medical consortia to accelerate the forma-tion of a standardized and orderly new system for medical treatment and diagnosis.
9.Analysis of the Application Effect of Curved Incision Surgery in the Treatment of Hammock Finger Tendon
Huan LUO ; Hao PENG ; Wei-hao ZHENG ; Peng-yu XU ; Song-bai WANG ; Zi-yi GUO
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2025;25(9):1542-1548
Objective:To investigate the application effect of curved incision surgery in the treatment of hammock finger tendon.Methods:45 patients with hammock finger tendon who were admitted to Pingle Orthopedics and Traumatology Hospital in Shenzhen were selected from May 2022 to May 2023,all of whom were treated with curved incision surgery.Wound healing,functional recovery and complication rate were observed after surgery.Results:In this study,45 patients with hammock finger tendon were successfully followed up for 3 to 18 months,with an average follow-up of 1 year.The results of follow-up showed that all the incisions healed in one stage,and there were no complications such as skin infection and necrosis,exposed knots and skin irritation.X-ray reexamination before and after the operation showed,no complications such as loosening of the Kirkner needle,redisplacement of bone mass and nonunion of bone.During the follow-up period,there was no significant recurrence of vertical deformity.Crawford grading showed that,35 cases were excellent,9 were good,and 1 was fair.Conclusion:Using curved incision surgery to treat hammock finger tendon,which has the advantages of less trauma,faster recovery and fewer complications,and the effect is good.
10.Research Progress of 223-Ra in the Treatment of Bone Metastases from Desmoplasia-resistant Prostate Cancer
Chang LU ; Ran ZHANG ; Li ZHANG ; Jiaxin DING ; Yue SUN ; Zhuoling RAN ; Yuxuan ZHENG ; Lin YU ; Xu GAO ; Jing XIE ; Huan ZHOU ; Jian GONG
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(3):446-451
Prostate cancer is one of the most common male urological malignancies,in which bone metastasis of desmo-plasia-resistant prostate cancer is an important stage in the progression of the disease,which seriously affects the quality of life and survival of patients.With the development of nuclide therapy technology in recent years,223-Ra,as a new type of alpha-targeted therapy,has shown good efficacy in the treatment of desmoplasia-resistant prostate cancer bone metastasis.The purpose of this pa-per is to review the characteristics,mechanism of action,treatment,and the main research results of its treatment of desmoplasia-resistant prostate cancer bone metastasis,and provide a comprehensive review of the clinical application of 223-Ra in the treatment of desmoplasia-resistant prostate cancer bone metastasis for the clinical application of 223-Ra in prostate cancer bone metastasis.

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