1.Exercise prevention and treatment of Parkinson's disease mediated by brain-derived neurotrophic factor:role and mechanism
Senlin LEI ; Xiaoan CHEN ; Ping CHEN ; Zhaofeng WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(25):5454-5468
BACKGROUND:Exercise interventions,recognized for their economic and non-pharmaceutical efficacy,have demonstrated the potential to upregulate brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels,thereby offering a therapeutic approach to the prevention and management of Parkinson's disease.However,the specific mechanisms by which exercise targeting brain-derived neurotrophic factor expression to delay Parkinson's disease onset and progression are not clear.OBJECTIVE:To explore the interplay between brain-derived neurotrophic factor and Parkinson's disease,to analyze the specific regulatory effect and mechanism of exercise on the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in the pathological state of Parkinson's disease,to review the improvement effect of different exercise methods mediated by brain-derived neurotrophic factor on Parkinson's disease,to clarify the potential mechanism of exercise therapy targeting brain-derived neurotrophic factor in the prevention and treatment of Parkinson's disease,in order to provide a new theoretical basis for exercise prevention and treatment of Parkinson's disease.METHODS:A systematic literature review was conducted using"Parkinson's disease,brain-derived neurotrophic factor,neuroprotection,dopamine,neuronal apoptosis,neuroinflammation,and synaptic plasticity"as Chinese keywords,and"Parkinson's disease,BDNF,neuroprotection,neuroinflammation,and synaptic plasticity"as English keywords.Databases including CNKI,WanFang Data,PubMed,and Web of Science were searched for relevant articles published up to February 2024.Totally 98 core articles were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Within the pathophysiological framework of Parkinson's disease,exercise has been shown to stimulate the release of the myokine Irisin and to specifically enhance brain-derived neurotrophic factor expression,counteracting kynurenine pathway metabolic dysregulation.(2)Aerobic activities,notably specialized forms such as Running on a Wheel with Electrical Stimulation(rotarod walking exercise)in animals and Nordic Walking in humans,along with multimodal exercise regimens,have been demonstrated to significantly enhance brain-derived neurotrophic factor expression.This upregulation is instrumental in ameliorating the motor symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease.Furthermore,brain-derived neurotrophic factor is implicated in the beneficial modulation of non-motor symptoms,including cognitive and sleep disturbances,through the practice of mind-body interventions like Tai Chi.(3)Exercise-induced high expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor exerts a neuroprotective effect through several mechanisms:By upregulating the expression of anti-inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-10,nerve growth factor-beta,and transforming growth factor-beta,and concurrently downregulating the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin-1 beta,thereby suppressing the activation of microglia via the inhibition of the nuclear factor-kappa B signaling pathway,leading to a reduction in neuroinflammatory responses;by augmenting the activity of tyrosine hydroxylase,which facilitates the synthesis and release of dopamine.This is complemented by the inhibition of matrix metalloproteinase-3 and glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta,preventing the hyperphosphorylation of alpha-synuclein at serine 129,thus counteracting abnormal neuronal apoptosis.By inducing long-term potentiation and promoting the robust expression of post-synaptic density protein 95 and synaptophysin,thereby enhancing synaptic plasticity and exerting a neuroprotective influence that may delay the onset and progression of Parkinson's disease.(4)Considering the pivotal role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in Parkinson's disease progression and treatment,targeted exercise therapies could advance"Exercise+Medicine"precision medicine for Parkinson's disease.However,current research is limited by a narrow focus on motor symptoms and a lack of diverse exercise protocols.There is a need for more comprehensive,longitudinal studies using varied exercise modalities to better understand and address non-motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease patients to improve the lack of research in the field of Parkinson's disease exercise prevention and treatment.
2.Exercise prevention and treatment of Parkinson's disease mediated by brain-derived neurotrophic factor:role and mechanism
Senlin LEI ; Xiaoan CHEN ; Ping CHEN ; Zhaofeng WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(25):5454-5468
BACKGROUND:Exercise interventions,recognized for their economic and non-pharmaceutical efficacy,have demonstrated the potential to upregulate brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels,thereby offering a therapeutic approach to the prevention and management of Parkinson's disease.However,the specific mechanisms by which exercise targeting brain-derived neurotrophic factor expression to delay Parkinson's disease onset and progression are not clear.OBJECTIVE:To explore the interplay between brain-derived neurotrophic factor and Parkinson's disease,to analyze the specific regulatory effect and mechanism of exercise on the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in the pathological state of Parkinson's disease,to review the improvement effect of different exercise methods mediated by brain-derived neurotrophic factor on Parkinson's disease,to clarify the potential mechanism of exercise therapy targeting brain-derived neurotrophic factor in the prevention and treatment of Parkinson's disease,in order to provide a new theoretical basis for exercise prevention and treatment of Parkinson's disease.METHODS:A systematic literature review was conducted using"Parkinson's disease,brain-derived neurotrophic factor,neuroprotection,dopamine,neuronal apoptosis,neuroinflammation,and synaptic plasticity"as Chinese keywords,and"Parkinson's disease,BDNF,neuroprotection,neuroinflammation,and synaptic plasticity"as English keywords.Databases including CNKI,WanFang Data,PubMed,and Web of Science were searched for relevant articles published up to February 2024.Totally 98 core articles were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Within the pathophysiological framework of Parkinson's disease,exercise has been shown to stimulate the release of the myokine Irisin and to specifically enhance brain-derived neurotrophic factor expression,counteracting kynurenine pathway metabolic dysregulation.(2)Aerobic activities,notably specialized forms such as Running on a Wheel with Electrical Stimulation(rotarod walking exercise)in animals and Nordic Walking in humans,along with multimodal exercise regimens,have been demonstrated to significantly enhance brain-derived neurotrophic factor expression.This upregulation is instrumental in ameliorating the motor symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease.Furthermore,brain-derived neurotrophic factor is implicated in the beneficial modulation of non-motor symptoms,including cognitive and sleep disturbances,through the practice of mind-body interventions like Tai Chi.(3)Exercise-induced high expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor exerts a neuroprotective effect through several mechanisms:By upregulating the expression of anti-inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-10,nerve growth factor-beta,and transforming growth factor-beta,and concurrently downregulating the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin-1 beta,thereby suppressing the activation of microglia via the inhibition of the nuclear factor-kappa B signaling pathway,leading to a reduction in neuroinflammatory responses;by augmenting the activity of tyrosine hydroxylase,which facilitates the synthesis and release of dopamine.This is complemented by the inhibition of matrix metalloproteinase-3 and glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta,preventing the hyperphosphorylation of alpha-synuclein at serine 129,thus counteracting abnormal neuronal apoptosis.By inducing long-term potentiation and promoting the robust expression of post-synaptic density protein 95 and synaptophysin,thereby enhancing synaptic plasticity and exerting a neuroprotective influence that may delay the onset and progression of Parkinson's disease.(4)Considering the pivotal role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in Parkinson's disease progression and treatment,targeted exercise therapies could advance"Exercise+Medicine"precision medicine for Parkinson's disease.However,current research is limited by a narrow focus on motor symptoms and a lack of diverse exercise protocols.There is a need for more comprehensive,longitudinal studies using varied exercise modalities to better understand and address non-motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease patients to improve the lack of research in the field of Parkinson's disease exercise prevention and treatment.
3.Effect of mirror therapy based on occupational therapy on alien hand syndrome after stroke
Xiuming GAO ; Wenwen MENG ; Na YANG ; Zhaofeng LEI
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2024;30(11):1359-1364
Objective To explore the effect of mirror therapy(MT)based on occupational therapy(OT)on alien hand syndrome(AHS). Methods From January,2022 to December,2023,20 AHS patients from the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical Uni-versity were randomly divided into control group(n=10)and observation group(n=10).Both groups received conventional OT,while the observation group additionally received MT,30 minutes per session,twice a day,for four weeks.They were assessed with Wolf Motor Function Test(WMFT),Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Hand(FMA-H),and modified Barthel Index(MBI)before and after treatment. Results The scores of WMFT(t=5.771,P<0.001),FMA-H(t=7.875,P<0.001)and MBI(t=9.544,P<0.001)im-proved in the observation group after treatment,and they were better in the observation group than in the control group(t>3.129,P<0.01). Conclusion MT based on OT may improve hand motor control and activities of daily living in AHS patients.
4.A probe into the education management modes for master degree programs of professional clinical medical education
Zheng YIN ; Liping LEI ; Zhaofeng LYU
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2016;15(1):6-11
The reform in cultivating professional-degree programs in Clinical Medicine Education contributes to the transformation of training mode, which surpasses the connotative bounds of the inherent education management. The personalized training of students has made it more challenging for both the tutor and the faculty to involve in education management, the effectiveness of which is highly valued due to the pressing need for sound medical ethics. Furthermore, the development of information technology calls for the reform of education management as well as the emphasis of student-centered approach. This article summa-rizes the existing problems of current education management mode for master degree programs of profes-sional clinical medical education. In addition, a three-level management system composed of medical experts is brewed and put forth. This system, based on compensation and restraint, assessment and incentive, ser-vice as well as security, is meant to facilitate the training of application-oriented medical talents.
5.Influence of chitosan on skin and soft tissue expansion
Zhaofeng LI ; Jin LEI ; Wenjie HAO ; Zhuo ZHANG ; Jingpeng ZHAO ; Yuying DONG ; Hongfei HAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2012;18(4):241-244
Objective To observe the influence of chitosan on the skin and soft tissue expansion.Methods Twenty-five patients were selected,who were suitable to be embedded soft tissue expanders in the face,a 100-milliliter expander was implanted in one side of the face,and other side was used as control.A 100-milliliter expander was implanted in each group,and a slender silicon duct was embedded between the expander and subcutaneous tissue in the experimental group.About five to seven days after the operation,the negative drainage tube was removed,and then two-milliliter medical chitosan injected with the silicon duct in the experimental group,but not in the control group.Two groups were injected with normal saline in the second day.The center of expanded skin was pressed and skin elasticity and relaxation were compared between the two groups during the injection interval.The time of injection interval,the quantity of normal saline inside the expanders after two weeks and three weeks and the total time of expansion to 100 milliliters were recorded.After injection was completed in the two groups and maintained for two weeks.In the stage Ⅱ operation,the expanders were taken out,1 cm × 1 cm fibropeplos was removed from the center of the expanded skin flap from the two groups,and pathological section was prepared to measure the thickness of fibropeplos,average gray scale of collagen and the quantity of blood capillaries.The fibroblasts,collagen fiber and capillaries were observed and compared under light microscope.A matched-pairs t analysis was used to analyze the data.Results Compared with the control group,the quantity of normal saline inside the expanders in the experimental group was increased at the same time; the water injection period was shorten and tissue expansion was significantly accelerated.The number of fibroblasts in the fibropeplos decreased with the influence of chitosan.The fibroblasts were restrained to mature period and collegan decreased.The fibropeplos became thinner but the capillaries were not affected.Conclusions Chitoson can inhibit fibroblast proliferation and collagen production,and the effect of accelerating tissue expansion is significant and deserves to be recommended.
6.The activity of DNA photolyase in vitro
Lei XU ; Wanmeng MU ; Zhaofeng LUO ; Yuzhen WANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2003;0(10):-
Aim To study the mechanism of Escherichia coli DNA photolyase(EC 4.1.99.3) in repairing the ultraviolet induced pyrimidine dimmer lesions in DNA.Methods UV-Vis Specturum was used to measure the relationships between the enzyme activity and different state flavin ademine denucleotide(FAD).Results It was shown that the enzyme activity was the highest when FAD chromophore was in reduced state and lowest when it was in oxidated state,while the activity ranked between when the enzyme was in radical state.Partial denature was observed when the enzyme was in oxidated state and under over 30℃,yet the enzyme activity remained unchanged.The presence of MTHF chromophore enhanced the enzyme activity.Conclusion These findings provide clues for clinical application of DNA photolyase in the future.

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