1.Clinical comprehensive evaluation of 16 commonly used kinds of enteral nutrition preparations in Hebei province
Zhihan ZHANG ; Yue CHENG ; Lamei XU ; Qingsong LI ; Yuan GAO ; Congxin LI ; Shuqing GAO
China Pharmacy 2026;37(3):281-287
OBJECTIVE To comprehensively evaluate the 16 commonly used kinds of enteral nutrition preparations in Hebei province, aiming to provide a reference for the selection of drugs in medical institutions and clinical drug decision-making. METHODS Based on the Quick Guide for Drug Evaluation and Selection in Chinese Medical Institutions (the Second Edition), evaluation evidence was collected, and the included drugs were scored and evaluated from four dimensions of pharmaceutical characteristics, clinical characteristics, economy and other attributes. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS The scores for Enteral nutritional emulsion (TPF-T), Enteral nutritional emulsion (TPF-D), Enteral nutritional emulsion (TPF), Enteral nutritional emulsion (TPF-HE), Enteral nutritional emulsion (TP), Enteral nutritional emulsion (SP), Enteral nutritional suspension (TPF) (1.5 kcal/mL, 1 kcal=4.184 kJ), Enteral nutritional suspension (TPF) (1.0 kcal/mL), Intact protein enteral nutrition (powder), Enteral nutritional suspension (TPF-DM), Enteral nutritional suspension (TPF-MCT), Enteral nutritional suspension (SP), Short- peptide enteral nutrition, Enteral nutritional powder (TP), Enteral nutritional suspension (TPF-D) and Enteral nutritional suspension (TPF-FOS) were 82.9, 84.1, 84.1, 86.1, 78.4, 79.1, 82.6, 82.3, 82.4, 80.2, 83.0, 82.4, 82.1, 85.7, 76.0, 82.4 points, respectively. All medications scored above 70 points. In practice, appropriate drugs can be selected according to clinical requirements and patient needs.
2.LncRNA SNHG15 promotes proliferation, migration and invasion of lung adenocarcinoma cells by regulating COX6B1 through sponge adsorption of miR-30b-3p.
Xiuying GONG ; Shunfu HOU ; Miaomiao ZHAO ; Xiaona WANG ; Zhihan ZHANG ; Qinghua LIU ; Chonggao YIN ; Hongli LI
Journal of Southern Medical University 2025;45(7):1498-1505
OBJECTIVES:
To explore the molecular mechanism by which lncRNA SNHG15 regulates proliferation, invasion and migration of lung adenocarcinoma cells.
METHODS:
The lncRNA microarray chip dataset GSE196584 and LncBase were used to predict the lncRNAs that interact with miR-30b-3p, and their association with patient prognosis were investigated using online databases, after which lncRNA nucleolar RNA host gene 15 (SNHG15) was selected for further analysis. The subcellular localization of lncRNA SNHG15 and its expression levels in normal human lung epithelial cells and lung adenocarcinoma cell lines were detected using fluorescence in situ hybridization and qRT-PCR. In cultured A549 cells, the changes in cell proliferation, migration, and invasion following transfection with a SNHG15 knockdown plasmid (sh-SNHG15), a miR-30b-3p inhibitor, or their co-transfection were assessed with EdU, wound healing, and Transwell assays. Bioinformatics analyses were used to predict the regulatory relationship between lncRNA SNHG15 and COX6B1, and the results were verified using Western blotting and rescue experiments in A549 cells transfected with sh-SNHG15, a COX6B1-overexpressing plasmid, or both.
RESULTS:
LncRNA SNHG15 was shown to target miR-30b-3p, and the former was highly expressed in lung adenocarcinoma, and associated with a poor patient prognosis. LncRNA SNHG15 was localized in the cytoplasm and expressed at higher levels in A549 and NCI-H1299 cells than in BEAS-2B cells. In A549 cells, lncRNA SNHG15 knockdown significantly inhibited cell migration, invasion and proliferation, and these changes were reversed by miR-30b-3p inhibitor. A regulatory relationship was found between lncRNA SNHG15 and COX6B1, and their expression levels were positively correlated (r=0.128, P=0.003). MiR-30b-3p knockdown obviously decreased COX6B1 expression in A549 cells, and COX6B1 overexpression rescued the cells from the inhibitory effects of lncRNA-SNHG15 knockdown.
CONCLUSIONS
LncRNA SNHG15 may compete with COX6B1 to bind miR-30b-3p through a ceRNA mechanism to affect proliferation, migration, and invasion of lung adenocarcinoma cells.
Humans
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MicroRNAs/metabolism*
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RNA, Long Noncoding/genetics*
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Cell Proliferation
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Cell Movement
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Lung Neoplasms/genetics*
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Adenocarcinoma of Lung
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Neoplasm Invasiveness
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A549 Cells
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Adenocarcinoma/genetics*
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Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
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Cell Line, Tumor
3.β-sitosterol, an important component in the fruits of Alpinia oxyphylla Miq., prolongs lifespan of Caenorhabditis elegans by suppressing the ferroptosis pathway.
Junyi LI ; Siyuan CHEN ; Liyao XIE ; Jin WANG ; Ao CHENG ; Shaowei ZHANG ; Jiyu LIN ; Zhihan FANG ; Yirui PAN ; Chonghe CUI ; Gengxin CHEN ; Chao ZHANG ; Li LI
Journal of Southern Medical University 2025;45(8):1751-1757
OBJECTIVES:
To elucidate the anti-aging effect of β-sitosterol (BS), an important component in the fruits of Alpinia oxyphylla Miq., in C. elegans and its regulatory effect on ETS-5 gene to modulate ferroptosis.
METHODS:
C. elegans treated with 10 µg/mL BS were monitored for survival time and changes in body length, motility, and reproductive function. The effect of ETS-5 gene knockdown on survival time of C. elegans was observed, and the changes in fat accumulation and lipid redox homeostasis in the transfected C. elegans were assessed using Oil Red O staining and by detecting MDA levels and the GSH/GSSG ratio. The mRNA expression levels of ferroptosis-related genes (FTN-1, GPX-1 and AAT-9) were detected using qPCR. The effects of BS treatment and ETS-5 knockdown on AAT-9 enzyme activity in C. elegans were examined. The effect of BS on nuclear localization of FEV (the human homolog of ETS-5) was validated in cultured human umbilical venous endothelial cells (HUVECs).
RESULTS:
Both BS treatment and ETS-5 knockdown significantly prolonged the lifespan, promoted lipid accumulation and reduced lipid peroxidation in C. elegans. ETS-5 knockdown resulted in upregulated expressions of the ferroptosis repressors GPX-1, AAT-9 and FTN-1 and increased the GSH/GSSG ratio in C. elegans.
CONCLUSIONS
BS inhibits ferroptosis in C. elegans by suppressing the expression of ETS-5 transcription factor and hence the activity of AAT-9 enzyme, a key gene for ferroptosis, which in turn prolongs the lifespan of C. elegans.
Animals
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Caenorhabditis elegans/physiology*
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Ferroptosis/drug effects*
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Alpinia/chemistry*
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Sitosterols/pharmacology*
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Longevity/drug effects*
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Fruit/chemistry*
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Humans
4.Clinicopathological and molecular characteristics of renal cell carcinomas with TFEB gene amplification
Xuerui LI ; Xiaoling LIU ; Zheng WANG ; Zhihan GUO ; Yanxia JIANG ; Yujun LI ; Wei ZHANG ; Wenjuan YU
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2025;54(5):512-517
Objective:To investigate the clinicopathological characteristics, molecular features, differential diagnosis and prognosis of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) with TFEB gene amplification.Methods:A total of 113 cases of unclassified RCCs and RCCs with TFEB positive expression were collected from the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University and Navy 971 Hospital from January 2010 to December 2024. Eight cases of RCCs with TFEB amplification were identified using tissue microarrays, immunohistochemistry, and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) techniques. The clinicopathological data and prognosis of the 8 cases were summarized, and relevant literature was reviewed.Results:Among the 8 cases, there were 5 males and 3 females. The average age was 63.4 (54, 77) year and the median age was 63.5 (59.0, 65.5) year. Seven cases were detected through physical examination, and 1 case presented with initial symptoms of metastasis to bones and lungs. The cohort included 1 biopsy specimen and 7 surgical resection specimens. The tumor diameters ranged from 2.5 to 15.0 cm. The cut surfaces of 5 cases were grayish-yellow or grayish-red, and 2 cases exhibited a colorful appearance, among which 3 cases involved renal sinus and 1 case showed invasion of the perirenal fat tissue. Microscopically, 4 cases were composed of clear cells arranged in solid sheets or acinar structures, along with varying numbers of eosinophilic cells. Two cases exhibited the morphology of high-grade eosinophilic RCC, and 1 case presented biphasic morphology with diffuse polygonal eosinophilic tumor cells and dense small cell components. The remaining 1 case exhibited the morphology of clear cell RCC. According to the WHO/ISUP nuclear grading system, 6 cases were Grade 3 and 2 cases were Grade 2. Multifocal necrosis was observed in 4 cases. In 4 surgical specimens, the tumor tissue invaded the renal parenchyma, with 2 cases showing nodular infiltration to surrounding tissues and 1 case with intravascular tumor thrombus. Immunohistochemical results showed varying degrees of TFEB nuclear positivity in 6 cases (6/8). Melanocytic markers such as Melan A (5/8) and HMB45 (3/8) were expressed at varying degrees. Cathepsin K (6/8), GPNMB (6/8), P504s (7/8) and CD10 (7/8) were positively expressed in most cases. FISH results revealed high-copy amplification of TFEB gene in 4 cases (partially showing clustered amplification) and low-copy amplification in 4 cases. During the follow-up period of 3 to 64 months of the 8 cases, 3 cases metastasized and 2 cases died of disease (both with high-copy TFEB gene amplification).Conclusions:RCC with TFEB gene amplification is rare and exhibits diverse morphological features. A common morphological characteristic of this type of tumor is a mixture of sheet-like clear cells and high nuclear grade eosinophilic cells. Combined immunohistochemical staining for TFEB, melanocytic markers, and GPNMB is helpful for the diagnosis of the tumor, and FISH detection of TFEB gene amplification is the most definitive method in diagnosing this tumor. RCC with TFEB gene amplification usually presents with strong aggressiveness and poor prognosis. Combining surgical resection with immunotherapy or VEGFR-targeted drugs might have therapeutic effects on the tumor.
5.Peri-coronary fat inflammation predicts proximal atherosclerotic plaque formation associated with LAD myocardial bridge
Suyu LI ; Fan ZHOU ; Zhihan XU ; Yanchun CHEN ; Qian CHEN ; Yunyan SU ; Yun FENG ; Haitao ZHU ; Longjiang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(5):604-612
Objective:To investigate the correlation between peri-coronary fat attenuation index (FAI) and plaque formation in patients with myocardial bridge (MB) of the left anterior descending artery (LAD) using coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) and to develop an optimal predictive model to explore the potential application of FAI in the primary prevention of MB related atherosclerosis.Methods:In this retrospective study, prediction models associated with perivascular fat inflammation were developed and validated using both logistic regression and machine learning (ML) algorithm. A training dataset was collected from 253 patients who underwent ≥2 coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) with ≥3 months intervals from one tertiary hospital from January 2007 to April 2021 and had baseline CCTA showing no plaques in LAD MB. The median follow-up time was 3.2 years. According to the same criteria, a total of 75 LAD MB patients from four other hospitals were included to form an independent external validation dataset, with a median follow-up time of 1.8 years. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis with integrated discrimination improvement (IDI) and category net reclassification index (NRI) were used to compare the performance of the predictive models.Results:62 patients (24.5%) in the training dataset had proximal plaque formation in LAD MB, while 22 patients (29.3%) in the external validation dataset had plaque formation during the follow-up period. Baseline FAI within the longitudinal distance equal to 30 mm proximal to the MB entrance was an independent predictor ( OR=1.068, P=0.046). According to the model results, ROC curves were plotted. The AUC of Model 1 was 0.822, and the AUCs of Model 2 and 1 were 0.821 and 0.591 in the training dataset. After the DeLong test, the AUC of Model 1 was superior to that of Model 2 ( Z=2.839, P=0.005) and Model 1 ( Z=6.124, P<0.001). These findings were further validated in the external validation dataset, where ML-model 3 yielded the best predictive performance, outperforming the logistic regression-based Model 2 (categorical NRI=0.359, P=0.048; IDI=0.108, P=0.046). Conclusion:FAI measured within the 30 mm proximal to the entrance of MBs due to its prone to plaque development is an independent predictor for atherosclerotic plaque formation. The ML-prediction model based on a decision tree algorithm combines FAI, MB anatomical features, and patient risk factors, which is beneficial for patients undergoing routine CCTA examination to identify inflamed coronary arteries in advance and guide the clinical adoption of more targeted preventive treatment, including anti-inflammatory treatment.
6.Development and application of an auxiliary device based on embedded microcontroller system for venipuncture
Jing YANG ; Jun JI ; Xiujun CHEN ; Zhihan SHANG ; Wenhui ZHAI ; Ning WANG ; Xiao ZHANG ; Rong ZHANG
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(10):159-162
Objective:To design an auxiliary device based on embedded microcontroller system for venipuncture,which can adjust posture,so as to resolve the problem that occurs failure in puncture due to insufficient exposure of the puncture site in various scenarios.Methods:The device consisted of a support component,an air ring,a component with lifting and angle adjustment,and a pedestal.By advanced embedded microcontroller technique,it can precisely regulate the posture of the support structure of patient's limbs,and fully expose the targeted puncture site,and create more favorable conditions for nurses in performing punctures.A total of 2,482 patients who underwent blood collection at emergency department of the 305th Hospital of the People's Liberation Army from September to October 2024 were selected.The 1,204 patients were enrolled in September were divided into control group(without using the auxiliary device for venipuncture),and the 1,278 patients were enrolled in October were divided into observation group(using the auxiliary device for venipuncture).The puncture's one-time success rates of junior nurses(experience≤3 years)for both groups were compared.Each group respectively selected 150 patients by using the random number table method to conduct investigate,and satisfaction scores for success rate of puncture,and comfort degree of puncture for position,as well as the pain,process and efficiency,were investigated Results:The puncture's one-time success rates of junior nurses for the patients of control and observation groups were respectively 85.05%and 89.36%,with a statistically significant difference(x2=10.35,P<0.05).The satisfaction scores of patients in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group,with a statistically significant difference(t=-5.529,P<0.05).Conclusion:This device is simple and convenient in operation,and has favorable stability.It is beneficial to adjust position and exposure puncture site for patients who undergo peripheral venipuncture.It can improve puncture's success rate and patients'satisfaction.
7.Exploration on the Protective Effects and Mechanisms of Modified Shenqi Dihuang Decoction on Podocytes in db/db Mice Based on ROS/NLRP3/GSDMD Signaling Pathway
Guiyan SUN ; Mingzhe LI ; Yan SHI ; Xiaoyan ZHUANG ; Xiaonan DUAN ; Moyan ZHANG ; Zhihan LEI ; Chunhui ZHANG ; Guanqi YANG ; Yufeng YANG ; Jing LYU
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(11):123-132
Objective To explore the protective effect and possible mechanism of modified Shenqi Dihuang Decoction on podocytes in db/db mice based on ROS/NLRP3/GSDMD signaling pathway.Methods Fifty 8-week-old male db/db mice(SPF grade)were randomly divided into the model group,losartan group and TCM low-,medium-and high-dosage groups,with 10 mice in each group.Ten heterozygous db/m mice served as the blank group.Interventions were administered respectively for 12 weeks.The body mass,random blood glucose,serum creatinine,blood urea nitrogen and 24 h urinary protein content were detected,HE,PAS,PASM,Masson and Sirius red staining was used to observe the morphology of renal tissue,transmission electron microscopy was used to observe the ultrastructure of renal tissue,fluorescent probes were used to observe the release of ROS in renal tissue,immunofluorescence staining was used to detect the expression of Nephrin,NLRP3,Cleaved Caspase-1 and GSDMD-N in renal tissue,and Western blot was used to detect the expression of NLRP3,Cleaved Caspase-1,GSDMD-N,IL-1β,IL-18,Nephrin,Podocin,PODXL,WT-1 and Desmin proteins.Results Compared with the blank group,the body mass and random blood glucose of the model group mice significantly increased(P<0.05),and the contents of serum creatinine,blood urea nitrogen and 24 h urinary protein were significantly increased(P<0.05);glomerular hypertrophy,dilation of renal glomeruli and tubules,thickening of basement membrane,matrix proliferation in mesangial area,abnormal deposition of collagen fibers in renal interstitium,accompanied by damage to renal tubular epithelial structure and focal glomerulosclerosis,significant increase in type Ⅰ collagen deposition,extensive fusion of podocyte processes,and scattered electron dense material in the basement membrane or subepithelial layer;the ROS content in renal tissue significantly increased(P<0.05),and the protein expression of NLRP3,Cleaved Caspase-1,GSDMD-N,IL-1β,IL-18 and Desmin significantly increased(P<0.05),the protein expression of Nephrin,Podocin,PODXL and WT1 significantly decreased(P<0.05).Compared with the model group,the body mass and random blood glucose of mice in each dosage of TCM group were relatively stable,the contents of serum creatinine,blood urea nitrogen and 24 h urinary protein decreased;the pathological damage to renal tissue was reduced,the ultrastructure of podocytes was improved,and the density of podocytes increased;the ROS content decreased,and the protein expression of NLRP3,Cleaved Caspase-1,GSDMD-N,IL-1β,IL-18 and Desmin decreased,while the protein expression of Nephrin,Podocin,WT1 and PODXL increased.With the dosage of modified Shenqi Dihuang Decoction increased,the improvement effect gradually strengthened,and the differences in TCM high-dose group was statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion Modified Shenqi Dihuang Decoction can protects podocytes in db/db mice,potentially by modulating the ROS/NLRP3/GSDMD signaling pathway.
8.Cross-Lagged Analysis of Sleep Duration and Positive Youth Development in Primary and Secondary School Students
Zigang ZHANG ; Dongqiong CHEN ; Zhenchao LI ; Shiwei MEI ; Zhihan XIONG ; Zewei FAN ; Jiang SHEN ; Li ZHAO
Journal of Sichuan University (Medical Sciences) 2025;56(2):451-457
Objective To investigate the longitudinal relationship between sleep duration(SD)and positive youth development(PYD)among primary and secondary school students in Chengdu city using a cross-lagged model,and to provide scientific evidence for enhancing sleep management practices for students.Methods A total of 4061 students of grades 3 through 9 from the Chengdu Child Positive Development Cohort were included in this three-wave longitudinal study.There was a one-year interval between one survey and the following round of survey,and the time points for the baseline,12-month follow-up,and 24-month follow-up surveys were designated T0,T1,and T2.The PYD of the participants was assessed using the Chinese version of the Positive Youth Development Scale.The demographic data and the average daily SD over the past month were collected.Spearman correlation analysis was performed to examine the associations between SD and PYD,and a cross-lagged model was used to investigate the longitudinal relationship between them.Results The average daily SD for the 3 rounds of surveys conducted at T0,T1,and T2 was 9.00(8.04,10.00)hours,10.44(9.67,11.11)hours,and 10.39(9.83,11.00)hours,respectively,while the PYD scores were 5.30(4.73,5.71),5.27(4.73,5.73),and 5.39(4.89,5.77),respectively.Statistical significance was found in the differences of SD and PYD scores across the 3 rounds(P<0.05).Spearman correlation analysis revealed synchronous correlations between SD and PYD at all three time points(r=0.10 at T0,r=0.18 at T1,and r=0.21 at T2,P<0.05)and significant lagged correlations(e.g.,r=0.10 for T1-PYD and T2-SD,and likewise,significant correlation was found for the 3 other cross-lagged paths).The cross-lagged model demonstrated that PYD at T0 and T1 positively predicted SD at T1 and T2,respectively(β0-1=0.116[95%CI,0.083-0.150],β1-2=0.097(95%CI,0.067-0.127),P<0.05),and that SD at T0 and T1 also positively predicted PYD at T1 and T2(β0-1=0.028[95%CI,0-0.056],β1-2=0.042[95%CI,0.010-0.074],P<0.05).According to these findings,a bidirectional predictive relationship between SD and PYD across different time points was observed in primary and secondary school students.Furthermore,PYD demonstrated better performance for predicting SD than SD did for PYD.Subgroup analysis by sex confirmed the robustness of the predictive power of PYD for SD.Conclusion This study reveals a positive bidirectional predictive relationship between SD and PYD among primary and secondary school students,suggesting that higher levels of PYD may contribute to adequate sleep.These findings provide critical scientific evidence for schools and families to strengthen sleep management and promote the holistic development and well-being of adolescents.
9.Evaluation of the application effect of domestic small esophageal cooling devices on targeted temperature management and organ protection after resuscitation in pigs
Haiying MA ; Yi MAO ; Zhihan MEI ; Qijiang CHEN ; Shuai XU ; Yujie LUO ; Jiefeng XU ; Mao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025;34(6):803-810
Objective:To investigate the efficacy of a domestically developed small esophageal cooling device in implementing targeted temperature management (TTM) after resuscitation and its impact on organ injury using a porcine model of cardiac arrest and resuscitation.Methods:Thirty healthy male domestic white pigs were randomly divided into four groups using a random number table: sham (S group, n=6), normothermia (NT group, n=8), surface cooling (SC group, n=8), and esophageal cooling (EC group, n=8). The S group underwent only surgical preparation, while the other groups were subjected to 12 minutes of ventricular fibrillation followed by 6 minutes of cardiopulmonary resuscitation to establish cardiac arrest. The S and NT groups maintained a core temperature of (37.5±0.5)°C using a surface blanket. In the SC and EC groups, therapeutic hypothermia was induced post-resuscitation via surface blanket or esophageal cooling catheter to achieve a target temperature of 34°C, maintained the target temperature (34±0.5)°C for 6 hours, followed by controlled rewarming at 0.5°C/h to 37°C. Core temperature was continuously monitored for 12 hours post-resuscitation. Hemodynamic parameters, including stroke volume (SV), global ejection fraction (GEF), extravascular lung water index (ELWI), and pulmonary vascular permeability index (PVPI), were assessed using pulse indicator continuous cardiac output (PiCCO) monitoring. Serum levels of cardiac troponin I (cTnI), neuron-specific enolase (NSE), creatinine (Cr), and intestinal fatty acid-binding protein (IFABP) were measured via ELISA at 2, 6, 12, and 24 hours post-resuscitation. Neurological outcomes were evaluated at 24 hours using the neurological deficit score (NDS) and cerebral performance category (CPC). Continuous variables were analyzed using one-way ANOVA. Results:During TTM, the EC group exhibited a faster cooling rate [(1.52±0.18)°C/h vs. (0.94±0.32)°C/h, P<0.05] and shorter time to target temperature [(2.32±0.43) h vs. (3.78±0.82) h, P<0.05] compared to the SC group, with comparable maintenance and rewarming ( P>0.05). Compared to the S group, the NT, SC, and EC groups demonstrated significant post-resuscitation multi-organ injury, characterized by reduced SV and GEF, elevated ELWI and PVPI, and increased serum cTnI, NSE, Cr, IFABP, NDS, and CPC scores (all P<0.05). Relative to the NT group, the SC and EC groups showed improved SV (at 1 h post-resuscitation), GEF (at 1, 2, 4, and 6 h), ELWI (at 12 h), and reduced cTnI and NSE (at 6 h), Cr and IFABP (at 2 h), and NDS and CPC (at 24 h) (all P<0.05). Compared to the SC group, the EC group exhibited lower PVPI (at 12 h), reduced cTnI, Cr, and IFABP (at 2 h), decreased NSE (at 2, 12, and 24 h), and improved NDS (at 24 h) (all P<0.05). Conclusions:In a porcine model of cardiac arrest and resuscitation, the domestic esophageal cooling device facilitated rapid induction, stable maintenance, and controlled rewarming during TTM, outperforming traditional surface cooling. This approach demonstrated superior organ protection, warranting further investigation.
10.β-sitosterol,an important component in the fruits of Alpinia oxyphylla Miq.,prolongs lifespan of Caenorhabditis elegans by suppressing the ferroptosis pathway
Junyi LI ; Siyuan CHEN ; Liyao XIE ; Jin WANG ; Ao CHENG ; Shaowei ZHANG ; Jiyu LIN ; Zhihan FANG ; Yirui PAN ; Chonghe CUI ; Gengxin CHEN ; Chao ZHANG ; Li LI
Journal of Southern Medical University 2025;45(8):1751-1757
Objective To elucidate the anti-aging effect of β-sitosterol(BS),an important component in the fruits of Alpinia oxyphylla Miq.,in C.elegans and its regulatory effect on ETS-5 gene to modulate ferroptosis.Methods C.elegans treated with 10 μg/mL BS were monitored for survival time and changes in body length,motility,and reproductive function.The effect of ETS-5 gene knockdown on survival time of C.elegans was observed,and the changes in fat accumulation and lipid redox homeostasis in the transfected C.elegans were assessed using Oil Red O staining and by detecting MDA levels and the GSH/GSSG ratio.The mRNA expression levels of ferroptosis-related genes(FTN-1,GPX-1 and AAT-9)were detected using qPCR.The effects of BS treatment and ETS-5 knockdown on AAT-9 enzyme activity in C.elegans were examined.The effect of BS on nuclear localization of FEV(the human homolog of ETS-5)was validated in cultured human umbilical venous endothelial cells(HUVECs).Results Both BS treatment and ETS-5 knockdown significantly prolonged the lifespan,promoted lipid accumulation and reduced lipid peroxidation in C.elegans.ETS-5 knockdown resulted in upregulated expressions of the ferroptosis repressors GPX-1,AAT-9 and FTN-1 and increased the GSH/GSSG ratio in C.elegans.Conclusion BS inhibits ferroptosis in C.elegans by suppressing the expression of ETS-5 transcription factor and hence the activity of AAT-9 enzyme,a key gene for ferroptosis,which in turn prolongs the lifespan of C.elegans.

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