1.Preparation and evaluation of long-acting light-protective nanogel based on fullerenol-cerium oxide composite system
Tianlong ZHANG ; Jia LIU ; Qing ZHAO ; Yue ZHOU ; Ming YANG ; Qianyu LUO
China Pharmacy 2025;36(17):2106-2112
OBJECTIVE To develop a long-acting light-protective nanogel with both physical barrier and chemical clearance functions, and evaluate its performance. METHODS The photoprotective nanogel composed of mussel mucin and sodium hyaluronate was constructed based on a fullerenol-cerium oxide composite nano system, namely fullerenol-cerium oxide nanogel (FCN), and was characterized. The antioxidant capacity of FCN was evaluated using in vitro free radical scavenging experiments; its UV shielding ability was assessed by using an SPF value detector; its biosafety was assessed according to the requirements of the Guidelines for Drug Safety Evaluation; skin adhesion was assessed using small animal 3D live imaging technology; its sun protection ability was assessed through skin sunscreen detection and histopathological observation. RESULTS The average particle sizes of cerium oxide and fullerenol nanoparticles in FCN were about 20 and 10 nm, respectively, and FCN exhibited good UV absorption and free radical scavenging abilities. SPF value of FCN was 58.95±0.82, and the ultraviolet A protection level value was 6.21±0.15. No pathogenic colonies such as Staphylococcus aureus, were detected in the nanogel, and the contents of lead, arsenic, mercury and cadmium all met the standards for pharmaceutical excipients; FCN group did not show any irritating reactions such as erythema, edema, or desquamation; blood biochemical indicators of the FCN group were within the normal reference range. The material clearance rate of mice in the artificial sweat flushing group was less than 30%, while the material clearance rate of mice in the dry cleaning group reached about 92%. The mice in the protective group did not show obvious erythema or ulcer formation throughout the experiment. Histopathology showed that the fibers were arranged in an orderly manner, and the number of collagen fibers was close to that of the control group. CONCLUSIONS The FCN formulation constructed in this study meets the relevant requirements of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, has good safety and skin compatibility, and achieves dual synergistic protection of UV shielding and free radical scavenging.
2.Mechanism of Kechuanting granules in suppressing IL-33/ILC2s and pathogenic T cells to intervene in allergic airway inflammation
Nan-Ting ZOU ; Zhao WU ; Xiao-Dong YAN ; Chun-Fei ZHANG ; Hao-Hong ZHANG ; Qing-Yan MO ; Ming-Qian JU ; Jin-Zhu XU ; Chun-Ping WAN
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2024;40(7):1350-1357
Aim To investigate the mechanisms of Ke-chuanting granules(KCT)inhibiting the IL-33/ILC2s pathway and pathogenic T cells to intervene in allergic airway inflammation.Methods Network pharmacolo-gy was utilized to analyze the potential targets and mechanisms of KCT-treated asthma.Allergic asthma models were induced in mice using OVA.Lung histo-pathology was conducted to observe injury changes.ELISA and quantitative PCR were utilized to measure key inflammatory factors and their mRNA expression levels in Th2-type asthma.Western blot was used to detect the phosphorylation levels of relevant proteins in the MAPK pathway.Flow cytometry was performed to evaluate the proportions of ILC2s,Th1,Th 17,Th2 and Treg cells.Results Network pharmacology iden-tified 227 main active components and 143 key targets of KCT in treating asthma,primarily enriched in signa-ling pathways such as MAPK and IL-17.Further vali-dation experiments demonstrated that KCT significantly alleviated lung inflammatory injury in asthmatic mice,reduced the number of B cells,production of I L-4,TNF-α and TGF-β,downregulated JNK phosphoryla-tion levels in lung tissue,as well as mRNA levels of Il-33,Bcl11b,Rorα,Tcf-7,Jun,Mapk3 and Mapk14.KCT intervention reduced the numbers of ILC2s and Th 17 cells in lungs and spleens of mice,and inhibited Th2 cell infiltration in lungs.Conclusions KCT ex-hibits therapeutic effects on allergic airway inflamma-tion in asthma,closely associated with the inhibition of the IL-33/ILC2s pathway,pathogenic T cell subsets,and JNK-MAPK signaling pathway.
3.Characteristics of gut microbiota dysbiosis in patients with infectious diarrhea
Wen-Peng GU ; Di LYU ; Xiao-Fang ZHOU ; Sen-Quan JIA ; Xiao-Nan ZHAO ; Yong ZHANG ; Yong-Ming ZHOU ; Jian-Wen YIN ; Li HUANG ; Xiao-Qing FU
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2024;40(5):408-414
This study investigated the characteristics of gut microbiota imbalance in patients with infectious diarrhea caused by various pathogenic infections,and the role of Bacteroides in maintaining homeostasis in the intestinal environment.The gut microbiota in patients with diarrhea caused by pathogenic infections,such as viral and bacterial infections,was determined through full-length 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing.Patients with diarrhea were grouped and analyzed according to the presence of single bacterial infection,single viral infection,mixed infection,or Clostridioides difficile infection.Bacteroides had the highest absolute number and relative abundance in the gut microbiota in healthy people,whereas patients with infectious diar-rhea showed lower relative abundance of Bacteroides at each phylum/order/family/genus taxonomic level.Alpha diversity anal-ysis indicated no significant differences among groups.NMDS and PCoA indicated formation of distinct clusters in the control group compared with the different infectious diarrhea groups.The diversity of the gut microbiota was higher in the control group than the infectious diarrhea groups.Patients with infec-tious diarrhea caused by different pathogens showed differing predominant gut microbiota.Bifidobacterium predominated in the single viral infection group,Streptococcus predominated in the single bacterial infection group,and Lachnoclostridium predominated in the mixed infection group.Escherichia and Klebsiella were the major gut microbiota in the C.difficile infection group.Meanwhile,the dominant gut microbiota in the healthy population was Bacteroides.COG function prediction revealed that the healthy control group formed a distinct cluster from the different infection groups.The functions of defense mechanisms,cell wall synthesis,protein modification,cellular differentiation,and replication and recombination were signifi-cantly diminished in all infectious diarrhea groups.In general,patients with infectious diarrhea caused by different pathogens showed dysbiosis,with diminished gut microbiota diversity and the emergence of related biomarkers.Our findings indicated that Bacteroides has a key role in maintaining the homeostasis of the human intestinal environment,thus providing new ideas for the subsequent treatment of infectious diarrhea and research in other fields.
4.Risk Factors of Late-Onset Hemorrhagic Cystitis after Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Lin-Yi ZHANG ; Yi-Ying XIONG ; Ming-Yan LIAO ; Qing XIAO ; Xiao-Qiong TANG ; Xiao-Hua LUO ; Hong-Bin ZHANG ; Li WANG ; Lin LIU
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2024;32(1):250-256
Objective:To analyze the risk factors for late-onset hemorrhagic cystitis(LOHC)after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation(allo-HSCT),the risk factors for the progression of LOHC to severe LOHC,and the effect of LOHC on survival.Methods:The clinical data of 300 patients who underwent allo-HSCT at the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University from January 2015 to December 2021 were retrospectively analyzed.The relevant clinical parameters that may affect the occurance of LOHC after allo-HSCT were selected for univariate and multivariate analysis.Then,the differences in overall survival(OS)and progression-free survival(PFS)between different groups were analyzed.Results:The results of multivariate analysis showed that the independent risk factors for LOHC after allo-HSCT were as follows:age≤45 years old(P=0.039),intensified conditioning regimen with fludarabine/cladribine and cytarabine(P=0.002),albumin ≤ 30 g/L on d30 after transplantation(P=0.007),CMV-DNA positive(P=0.028),fungal infection before transplantation(P=0.026),and the occurrence of grade Ⅱ-Ⅳ aGVHD(P=0.006).In the transplant patients who have already developed LOHC,the occurance of LOHC within 32 days after transplantation(P=0.008)and albumin ≤ 30 g/L on d30 after transplantation(P=0.032)were independent risk factors for the progression to severe LOHC.The OS rate of patients with severe LOHC was significantly lower than that of patients without LOHC(P=0.041).Conclusion:For the patients aged ≤ 45 years old and with intensified conditioning regimen,it is necessary to be vigilant about the occurrence of LOHC;For the patients with earlier occurrence of LOHC,it is necessary to be vigilant that it develops into severe LOHC.Early prevention and treatment of LOHC are essential.Regular monitoring of CMV-DNA and albumin levels,highly effective antiviral and antifungal therapies,and prevention of aGVHD are effective measures to prevent the occurrence and development of LOHC.
5.Chidamide Combined with(+)-JQ-1 to Kill MLL-Rearrangement Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells by Disrupting the DNA Damage Response Pathway
Qing ZHANG ; Feng-Mei LI ; Wei WANG ; Zhi-Hua ZHANG ; Rong-Juan ZHANG ; Ming-Shuai MA ; Li-Hong WANG
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2024;32(5):1323-1333
Objective:To investigate the mechanism of DNA damage and repair in MLL-rearranged acute myeloid leukemia(MLL-r AML)cells by the combination of Chidamide and the BRD4 inhibitor(+)-JQ-1.Methods:MLL-r AML cell lines Molm-13,MV4-11 and non-MLL-r AML cell line Kasumi were divided into control group(contr),Chidamide group(chida),(+)-JQ-1 group and Combination group(combi),respectively.Cell viability of Molm-13 was measured by CCK-8 to determine optimal the concentrations of Chidamide and(+)-JQ-1.The cell cycle was detected by flow cytometry,and apoptosis-related factors Bcl-2,Bax and caspase-3 were detected by Western blot.DNA damage marker γH2AX was detected by immunofluorescence.The protein expressions of DNA damage factor γH2AX,DNA damage checkpoint kinases p-ATR,p-CHK1,p-ATM,p-CHK2 and DNA damage repair factors Rad51 and 53BP1 were detected by Western blot.The expression of DNA damage repair factors Rad51 and 53BP1 mRNA was detected by qRT-PCR.Results:Under the treatment of Chidamide(300 nmol/L)and(+)-JQ-1(400 nmol/L),the proportion of G1 phase cells in MLL-r AML cell lines Molm-13 and MV4-11 was increased in combination group compared with control group.In non-MLL-r AML cell line Kasumi,compared with control group,the proportion of G1 phase cells in combination group was increased(P<0.05).In Molm-13 and MV4-11 cell lines,compared with control group,the expression level of DNA damage marker γH2AX in combination group was increased(P<0.05).The expression levels of DNA damage checkpoint and damage repair factors p-ATR,p-CHK1,p-ATM,p-CHK2,Rad51,53BP1 were decreased(P<0.05).In Kasumi cell line,compared with control group,there was no significant change in the expression of some of the above factors in combination group(P>0.05),but the expression trend of some factors was opposite.In MLL-r AML cell lines Molm-13 and MV4-11,compared with control group,the expression levels of Bax and caspase-3 protein were increased in combination group,while the expression levels of Bcl-2 protein were decreased(P<0.05).In non-MLL-r AML cell line Kasumi,there was no significant change in apoptotic factor protein expression in combination group compared with control group(P>0.05).Conclusion:Chidamide combined with(+)-JQ-1 can inhibit the proliferation of MLL-r AML cells,inhibit the initiation of protective self-repair of these leukemia cells by inhibiting the DNA damage response pathway,and ultimately increase the apoptosis of these cells,but non-MLL-r AML cells have no similar results.
6.Risk Factors of Primary Poor Graft Function after Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Patients with Myeloid Malignancies
Lin-Yi ZHANG ; Yi-Ying XIONG ; Ming-Yan LIAO ; Qing XIAO ; Xiao-Qiong TANG ; Xiao-Hua LUO ; Hong-Bin ZHANG ; Li WANG ; Lin LIU
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2024;32(6):1875-1881
Objective:To analyze the risk factors of primary poor graft function (PGF) after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) in patients with myeloid malignancies and the impact of primary PGF on survival. Methods:The clinical data of 146 patients with myeloid malignancies who underwent allo-HSCT in our hospital from January 2015 to December 2021 were retrospectively studied. Some relevant clinical parameters which may affect the development of primary PGF after allo-HSCT were selected for univariate and multivariate analysis,as well as performed survival analysis. Results:A total of 9 patients (6.16%) were diagnosed with primary PGF,and their medium age was 37(28-53) years old. Among them,1 case underwent matched sibling donor HSCT,1 case underwent matched unrelated donor HSCT,and 7 cases underwent HLA-haploidentical related donor HSCT. Moreover,5 cases were diagnosed as cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection,and 3 cases as Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection. Univariate and multivariate analysis showed that CD34+cell dose<5×106/kg and pre-transplant C-reactive protein (CRP)>10 mg/L were independent risk factors for occurrence of the primary PGF after allo-HSCT in patients with myeloid malignancies. The 3-year overall survival (OS) rate of primary PGF group was 52.5%,which was significantly lower than 82.8% of good graft function group (P<0.05). Conclusion:Making sure pre-transplant CRP≤10 mg/L and CD34+cell dose ≥5×106/kg in the graft may have an effect on preventing the occurrence of primary PGF after allo-HSCT. The occurrence of primary PGF may affect the OS rate of transplant patients,and early prevention and treatment are required.
7.Correlation of environment temperature with the incidence of testicular torsion
Qing-Song MENG ; Jia-Xing DU ; Ming ZHANG ; Jiang-Hua JIA ; Xin WANG ; Peng ZHANG ; Wan-Li MA ; Ya-Xuan WANG ; Dong-Bin WANG ; Jin-Chun QI
National Journal of Andrology 2024;30(2):128-131
Objective:To explore the influence of environment temperature on the incidence of testicular torsion.Methods:We collected the clinical data on 172 cases of testicular torsion diagnosed in the Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University from De-cember 2013 to December 2020.According to the local environment temperature on the day of onset,we divided the patients into groups A(below 0℃),B(0-10℃),C(10-20℃)and D(above 20℃),and compared the incidence rates of testicular torsion among the four groups,followed by correlation analysis.Results:The incidence rate of testicular torsion was 12.8%(n=22)in group A,35.5%(n=61)in B,34.9%(n=60)in C and 16.9%(n=29)in D,the highest at 0-10℃ in group B,with sta-tistically significant difference among the four groups(x2=29.07,P<0.001).Spearman correlation analysis indicated that the inci-dence of testicular torsion was negatively correlated with the environment temperature(r=-0.261,P<0.01),with no statistically significant difference among different seasons(x2=5.349,P>0.05),but higher in autumn and winter than in the other two sea-sons.Conclusion:The incidence of testicular torsion is negatively correlated with the environment temperature,elevated when the temperature decreases,but has no statistically significant difference among different seasons,though relatively higher in autumn and winter.
8.Simultaneou determination of twenty-eight constituents in Dayuan Drink by UPLC-MS/MS
Yu-Jie HOU ; Xin-Jun ZHANG ; Ming SU ; Xin-Rui LI ; Yue-Cheng LIU ; Yu-Qing WANG ; Dan-Dan SUN ; Hui ZHANG ; Kang-Ning XIAO ; Long-Yun DUAN ; Lei CAO ; Zhen-Yu XUAN ; Shan-Xin LIU
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 2024;46(11):3545-3552
AIM To establish a UPLC-MS/MS method for the simultaneous content determination of gallic acid,protocatechuic acid,neomangiferin,catechin,caffeic acid,mangiferin,isomangiferin,albiflorin,paeoniflorin,vitexin,liquiritin,scutellarin,baicalin,liquiritigenin,timosaponin BⅡ,quercetin,wogonoside,benzoylpaeoniflorin,isoliquiritigenin,honokiol,magnolol,norarecaidine,arecaidine,arecoline,epicatechin,baicalein,glycyrrhizinate and wogonin in Dayuan Drink.METHODS The analysis was performed on a 35℃thermostatic Syncronis C18 column(100 mm×2.1 mm,1.7 μm),with the mobile phase comprising of 0.1%formic acid-acetonitrile flowing at 0.3 mL/min in a gradient elution manner,and electron spray inoization source was adopted in positive and negative ion scanning with select reaction monitoring mode.RESULTS Twenty-eight constituents showed good linear relationships within their own ranges(R2≥0.991 0),whose average recoveries were 95.60%-103.53%with the RSDs of 0.60%-5.45%.CONCLUSION This rapid,simple,selective,accurate and reliable method can be used for the quality control of Dayuan Drink.
9.Electromagnetic compatibility evaluation of brain-computer interface rehabilitation robots and improvement suggestions
Ming-Jian ZHU ; Meng LIU ; Mei WANG ; Shu YANG ; Shu-Yi ZHANG ; Qing-Yu LI ; Cheng-Ke ZHU
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2024;45(9):84-88
The determinations of the operation mode and basic performance conformity for evaluating the electromagnetic compatibility of brain-computer interface rehabilitation robots were described based on relevant standards of the electromag-netic compatibility of medical electrical equipment.The performance deviations and their causes during the electromagnetic compatibility evaluation of brain-computer interface rehabilitation robots were analyzed with case studies,and some improve-ment suggestions were proposed accordingly.Technical references were provided for the manufacturers of brain-computer interface rehabilitation robots.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2024,45(9):84-88]
10.Survey of mosquito species and analysis of genetic structure of important mosquito species populations in Wuyi Mountain Nature Reserve
WANG Ming ; XIE Jingwen ; DU Yutong ; WANG Gang ; YIN Zige ; CAI Jinghong ; LIU Qing ; ZHANG Hengduan ; ZHAO Tongyan ; SHI Li
China Tropical Medicine 2024;24(5):499-
bstract: Objective To elucidate the distribution characteristics of mosquito species and the population genetic
diversity of important mosquito species in the Wuyi Mountain Nature Reserve, with the aim of providing a scientific basis for
the prevention and control of mosquito-borne diseases in the region. Methods Within Wuyi Mountain Nature Reserve 2022-
2023, 16 sampling sites were selected, where larvae were collected using the pipette method and adult mosquitoes were
collected using the mosquito trap lamp method. Mosquito species identification was accomplished by integrating morphological
characteristics and molecular identification techniques based on CO Ⅰ and CO Ⅱ gene sequences. Software tools such as
ClustalX, DnaSP v5.0, and Network v4.6.1.0 were utilized to analyze the genetic differentiation (Fst), gene flow (Nm) among
populations of Aedes japonicus, Aedes albopictus and Armigeres subalbatus. Results The mosquito specimens collected from
the Wuyi Mountain Nature Reserve were identified as 30 species belonging to 8 genera within the Culicidae family. Among
them, there were 10 species of Aedes, 13 species of Culex, 1 species each of Armigeres, Orthopodomyia, Uranotaenia,
Tripyeroides, and Anopheles, and 2 species of Toxorhynchites. Analysis of the genetic structure of important mosquito
populations showed that the haplotype diversity index (Hd) of Ae. japonicus was 0.994 7, with a generally moderate degree of
differentiation between populations and a higher degree of genetic differentiation between populations 6 and 12; Aedeslbopictus had a haplotype diversity index of 0.634 0, with significant genetic differentiation between populations 1 and 2
compared to other groups; Armigeres subalbatus had a haplotype diversity index of 0.703 3, with substantial genetic
differentiation and limited gene flow between population 2 and populations 3, 4, 6, and 7. Conclusions The mosquito species
are rich in Wuyi Mountain Nature Reserve. A comprehensive survey of the composition and distribution of mosquito populations
was carried out, and the characteristics of the population genetic structure of the important species of Ae. japonicus, Ae.
Albopictus, and Ar. subalbatus populations were analyzed, providing valuable scientific data reference for local mosquito-borne
ecological research and disease prevention and control.

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