1.Design of CAR-T cells targeting solid tumors: strategies for enhancing safety and universality
QIU Yuling ; LIAO Tianyi ; LIU Baorui ; LI Rutian
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2025;32(6):559-569
[摘 要] 嵌合抗原受体基因修饰T细胞(CAR-T细胞)疗法是一种肿瘤免疫治疗方法:来自人体的T细胞在体外经遗传学修饰、表达特异性嵌合抗原受体(CAR),然后将其回输入患者体内,用于靶向识别和消除肿瘤细胞。尽管CAR-T细胞疗法在血液系统肿瘤治疗中取得了较为显著的成功,其在实体瘤治疗中仍面临障碍。细胞因子释放综合征(CRS)等免疫相关不良反应(irAE)制约了CAR-T细胞的安全应用,肿瘤相关抗原(TAA)的异质性限制了单一CAR-T细胞的广谱适用性,也制约了其通用型开发。鉴于此,要使CAR-T细胞疗法在实体瘤临床治疗中得到应用,还需开展进一步的改良与提升研究。本文围绕实体瘤中CAR-T细胞疗法,从“CAR基因修饰策略”、“通用免疫受体的再靶向策略”及“抗原通用性‘赋靶’策略”三个方面对CAR-T细胞领域中为提高安全性和通用性所进行的探索进行述评,系统剖析各策略的研究路径、优势及局限性,并展望未来发展方向。通过综述CAR-T细胞安全性和普适性设计策略的进展,本文旨在为实体瘤的CAR-T细胞疗法研发提供创新思路。
2.Suppression of LIF in tumor-associated macrophages contributing to the PD-1/PD-L1 blockade in hepatocellular carcinoma.
Shuangshuang YIN ; Yanming LUO ; Miaomiao JIANG ; Lifeng HAN ; Sibao CHEN ; Leilei FU ; Yuling QIU ; Haiyang YU
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2025;15(10):101286-101286
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3.Multidrug resistance reversal effect of tenacissoside I through impeding EGFR methylation mediated by PRMT1 inhibition.
Donghui LIU ; Qian WANG ; Ruixue ZHANG ; Ruixin SU ; Jiaxin ZHANG ; Shanshan LIU ; Huiying LI ; Zhesheng CHEN ; Yan ZHANG ; Dexin KONG ; Yuling QIU
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.) 2025;23(9):1092-1103
Cancer multidrug resistance (MDR) impairs the therapeutic efficacy of various chemotherapeutics. Novel approaches, particularly the development of MDR reversal agents, are critically needed to address this challenge. This study demonstrates that tenacissoside I (TI), a compound isolated from Marsdenia tenacissima (Roxb.) Wight et Arn, traditionally used in clinical practice as an ethnic medicine for cancer treatment, exhibits significant MDR reversal effects in ABCB1-mediated MDR cancer cells. TI reversed the resistance of SW620/AD300 and KBV200 cells to doxorubicin (DOX) and paclitaxel (PAC) by downregulating ABCB1 expression and reducing ABCB1 drug transport function. Mechanistically, protein arginine methyltransferase 1 (PRMT1), whose expression correlates with poor prognosis and shows positive association with both ABCB1 and EGFR expressions in tumor tissues, was differentially expressed in TI-treated SW620/AD300 cells. SW620/AD300 and KBV200 cells exhibited elevated levels of EGFR asymmetric dimethylarginine (aDMA) and enhanced PRMT1-EGFR interaction compared to their parental cells. Moreover, TI-induced PRMT1 downregulation impaired PRMT1-mediated aDMA of EGFR, PRMT1-EGFR interaction, and EGFR downstream signaling in SW620/AD300 and KBV200 cells. These effects were significantly reversed by PRMT1 overexpression. Additionally, TI demonstrated resistance reversal to PAC in xenograft models without detectable toxicities. This study establishes TI's MDR reversal effect in ABCB1-mediated MDR human cancer cells through inhibition of PRMT1-mediated aDMA of EGFR, suggesting TI's potential as an MDR modulator for improving chemotherapy outcomes.
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Protein-Arginine N-Methyltransferases/antagonists & inhibitors*
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Drug Resistance, Neoplasm/drug effects*
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ErbB Receptors/genetics*
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Cell Line, Tumor
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Drug Resistance, Multiple/drug effects*
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Methylation/drug effects*
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Saponins/administration & dosage*
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Mice
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Mice, Nude
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Mice, Inbred BALB C
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ATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Subfamily B/genetics*
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Doxorubicin/pharmacology*
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Paclitaxel/pharmacology*
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Repressor Proteins
4.Construction of recombinant human butyrylcholinesterase directed inte-grated goat fetal fibroblast cell lines based on CRISPR/Cas9 system
Yunpeng WU ; Yefeng QIU ; Yuling TANG ; Tianqi SUN ; Tongtong QIN ; Rui ZHANG ; Yunzhi FA
Military Medical Sciences 2024;48(6):421-428
Objective To construct recombinant human butyrylcholinesterase(rhBChE)knock-in goat fetal fibroblast cell lines(GFFs)by using clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats(CRISPR)/CRISPR-associated protein 9(Cas9)-mediated homology-directed repair mechanism for subsequent production of goat expressing rhBChE.Methods The efficient sgRNA sites targeting goat[3-casein(CSN2)gene were designed and screened,and the targeting efficiency of the sgRNA in goat mammary epithelial cells(GMECs)was confirmed by electro-transfection,flow sorting,and sequencing of PCR products.The red fluorescent reporter gene homology repair vector(P2A-mCherry)targeting the sgRNA was constructed,and then the integration and expression efficiency was detected by flow cytometry.The rhBChE homology repair vector(P2A-rhBChE)targeting the sgRNA of CSN2 gene was constructed in GFFs,the rhBChE positive cell clones were obtained via electro-transfection and flow sorting,and the rhBChE knock-in cell lines was identified by sequencing of PCR products.Results The sgRNA4 was identified as an efficient target of goat CSN2 gene,which could be also used for targeted integration of other genes.Three rhBChE knock-in cell lines were successfully constructed.Conclusion The rhBChE knock-in GFFs targeting goat CSN2 gene lays the foundation for the production of mammary bioreactors expressing rhBChE.
5.Construction of intervention program for physical and mental adjustment for primary caregivers of cancer patients based on network cognitive behavior therapy
Peipei WANG ; Yuling LI ; Lixia QIU ; Xiaoya HOU ; Can CUI
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2023;39(11):815-821
Objective:Based on cognitive behavioral therapy, to construct a physical and mental adjustment intervention plan for the main caregiver of cancer patients through the network platform.Methods:Through evidence-based literature published from July 2012 to July 2022 screening and evaluation, combined with qualitative interviews for 10 primary caregivers of cancer patients, the intervention plan for physical and mental adjustment of the main caregivers of cancer patients was preliminarily formulated. After consultation with Delphi experts (15 cases) through two rounds, the intervention plan was finally determined.Results:In the two rounds of expert letter inquiries, 15 questionnaires were distributed and 15 valid questionnaires were recovered. The effective recovery rate was 100.00% and the expert authority coefficient were 0.89 and 0.90 in the two rounds of expert letter inquiries respectively, the Kendall harmony coefficients were 0.279 and 0.323 respectively, and the differences were all statistically significant ( P<0.01). The intervention plan for physical and mental adjustment ofthe main caregivers of cancer patients included 5 first-level indicators (basic knowledge, symptom education, home care knowledge, relaxation training, social support), 27 second-level indicatorsand 54 third-level indicators. Conclusions:The method of the psychosomatic regulation intervention program is scientific and practical, which can be initially applied to the psychological adjustment of the main caregivers of cancer patients, so as to provide a reference for improving their negative emotions.
6.Eligibility of C-BIOPRED severe asthma cohort for type-2 biologic therapies.
Zhenan DENG ; Meiling JIN ; Changxing OU ; Wei JIANG ; Jianping ZHAO ; Xiaoxia LIU ; Shenghua SUN ; Huaping TANG ; Bei HE ; Shaoxi CAI ; Ping CHEN ; Penghui WU ; Yujing LIU ; Jian KANG ; Yunhui ZHANG ; Mao HUANG ; Jinfu XU ; Kewu HUANG ; Qiang LI ; Xiangyan ZHANG ; Xiuhua FU ; Changzheng WANG ; Huahao SHEN ; Lei ZHU ; Guochao SHI ; Zhongmin QIU ; Zhongguang WEN ; Xiaoyang WEI ; Wei GU ; Chunhua WEI ; Guangfa WANG ; Ping CHEN ; Lixin XIE ; Jiangtao LIN ; Yuling TANG ; Zhihai HAN ; Kian Fan CHUNG ; Qingling ZHANG ; Nanshan ZHONG
Chinese Medical Journal 2023;136(2):230-232
7.Growth Inhibitory and Pro-Apoptotic Effects of Hirsuteine in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Cells through Targeting Sphingosine Kinase 1
Shan GAO ; Tingting GUO ; Shuyu LUO ; Yan ZHANG ; Zehao REN ; Xiaona LANG ; Gaoyong HU ; Duo ZUO ; Wenqing JIA ; Dexin KONG ; Haiyang YU ; Yuling QIU
Biomolecules & Therapeutics 2022;30(6):553-561
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a slowly progressing hematopoietic cell disorder. Sphingosine kinase 1 (SPHK1) plays established roles in tumor initiation, progression, and chemotherapy resistance in a wide range of cancers, including leukemia.However, small-molecule inhibitors targeting SPHK1 in CML still need to be developed. This study revealed the role of SPHK1 in CML and investigated the potential anti-leukemic activity of hirsuteine (HST), an indole alkaloid obtained from the oriental plant Uncaria rhynchophylla, in CML cells. These results suggest that SPHK1 is highly expressed in CML cells and that overexpression of SPHK1 represents poor clinical outcomes in CML patients. HST exposure led to G2/M phase arrest, cellular apoptosis, and downregulation of Cyclin B1 and CDC2 and cleavage of Caspase 3 and PARP in CML cells. HST shifted sphingolipid rheostat from sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) towards the ceramide coupled with a marked inhibition of SPHK1. Mechanistically, HST significantly blocked SPHK1/S1P/S1PR1 and BCR-ABL/PI3K/Akt pathways. In addition, HST can be docked with residues of SPHK1 and shifts the SPHK1 melting curve, indicating the potential protein-ligand interactions between SPHK1 and HST in both CML cells. SPHK1 overexpression impaired apoptosis and proliferation of CML cells induced by HST alone. These results suggest that HST, which may serve as a novel and specific SPHK1 inhibitor, exerts anti-leukemic activity by inhibiting the SPHK1/S1P/ S1PR1 and BCR-ABL/PI3K/Akt pathways in CML cells, thus conferring HST as a promising anti-leukemic drug for CML therapy in the future.
8.Effects of Osmotic Pressure on Biomechanical Properties and Immune Functions of Immature Dendritic Cells
Yuling SHI ; Zuquan HU ; Hai MIN ; Yonggang SONG ; Xue ZHAO ; Yun WANG ; Wei QIU ; Ning WU ; Zhu ZENG
Journal of Medical Biomechanics 2020;35(2):E202-E207
Objective To explore the effects of osmotic pressure on biomechanical properties and immune function of immature dendritic cells (imDCs) from mechanobiological viewpoint. Methods After treated with different osmotic pressures, the cell viability of imDCs was detected using cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8). The changes in morphology of imDCs were observed under laser scanning confocal microscope. Cell electrophoresis was applied to detect the changes in cell electrophoresis mobility. The membrane fluidity of the cells was detected by fluorescence polarization method, and the expression changes of immune-related molecules were detected by real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR (qPCR). The phagocytic ability of the cell was detected by flow cytometry. ResultsBoth hyperosmosis and hypoosmosis could remodel the cyoskeletonof cells, even induce apoptosis. The electrophoresis mobility of the hypoosmosis group was significantly higher than that of the normal osmolarity group, while that of the hyperosmosis group was lower than that of the normal osmolarity group (P<0-05). Fluorescence polarization results showed that both hyperosmosis and hypoosmosis could significantly decrease the membrane fluidity of cells (P<0-05). The results of qPCR detection showed that both hyperosmosis and hypoosmosis could significantly increase the expression of CCR7, CD40, CD205, CD11a, CD11c on the surface of DCs, and the phagocytosis of cell was increased (P<0-05). Conclusions Hypertonic and hypotonic stress can influence biomechanical properties of imDCs and expression of immune-related molecules. The research findings are important for further understanding the immune regulation function of DCs.
9.Construction of core competence framework and content for cardiac rehabilitation specialist nurses
Qian CHU ; Xiaofeng QIU ; Yanyan WEI ; Shuo LIU ; Yuling WANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2020;26(17):2286-2293
Objective:To construct the core competency framework and content for cardiac rehabilitation specialist nurses so as to provide a basis for training, use and assessment for cardiac rehabilitation specialist nurses.Methods:From December 2018 to December 2019, this study initially formed the core competency framework and content for cardiac rehabilitation specialist nurses by literature review and expert interview. Delphi method was used to 17 experts and two rounds of consultations. Items were screened and revised, and item weight was determined by combining with Precedence chart.Results:Among two rounds of expert consultation, the core competency framework and content for cardiac rehabilitation specialist nurses included 5 first-level items, 27 second-level items and 107 third-level items. The valid response rates of two rounds of expert consultation were 100% and 94.12%, and authoritative coefficients were 0.894 and 0.900 respectively. In the second round of expert consultation, Kendall harmonious coefficients of the first-level, second-level and third-level items were 0.342, 0.244 and 0.212 respectively ( P<0.01) . Conclusions:There are high levels of expert activity, authority as well as coordination. The core competency framework and content for cardiac rehabilitation specialist nurses can provide a basis for training, use and assessment for cardiac rehabilitation specialist nurses.
10.Class I phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase inhibitors for cancer therapy.
Wennan ZHAO ; Yuling QIU ; Dexin KONG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2017;7(1):27-37
The phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) pathway is frequently activated in human cancers. Class I PI3Ks are lipid kinases that phosphorylate phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PIP2) at the 3-OH of the inositol ring to generate phosphatidylinositol 3,4,5-trisphosphate (PIP3), which in turn activates Akt and the downstream effectors like mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) to play key roles in carcinogenesis. Therefore, PI3K has become an important anticancer drug target, and currently there is very high interest in the pharmaceutical development of PI3K inhibitors. Idelalisib has been approved in USA and Europe as the first-in-class PI3K inhibitor for cancer therapy. Dozens of other PI3K inhibitors including BKM120 and ZSTK474 are being evaluated in clinical trials. Multifaceted studies on these PI3K inhibitors are being performed, such as single and combinational efficacy, resistance, biomarkers, etc. This review provides an introduction to PI3K and summarizes key advances in the development of PI3K inhibitors.

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