1.Protective effect of prenatal exercise on myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury in offsprings of mice
Fengyi LI ; Ziqi NI ; Fang QIU ; Peng LI ; Junjie REN ; Yanyan ZHANG ; Lijun SHI
Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine 2025;44(3):199-208
Objective To explore the effect of maternal exercise on blood pressure,cardiac pheno-type and susceptibility to myocardial is chemia/reperfusion(MI/R)injury in adult male offsprings of mice.Methods Pregnant mice were randomly divided into a sedentary group(p-Ctr)and an exercise group(p-EX),each of 12.The exercise group underwent daily 60-minutenon-weight bearing swim-ming from gestational day(GD)1 to 18,6 days a week.Then,their male offsprings at 3 months of age(3M)were selected as the research subjects,namely the Ctr-3M group and the EX-3M group,with 12 mice in each group.The MI/R model was established by ligation of the anterior descending branch of the left coronary artery(LAD)surgery(30 min of ischemia,24 h of reperfusion).Then,the systolic blood pressure(SBP),diastolic blood pressure(DBP),and mean arterial pressure(MAP)were monitored non-invasively via tail artery blood pressure measurement,while the cardiac function was detected by using the small animal ultrasound.Moreover,the cardiac morphology and col-lagen volume fraction(CVF)of myocardium was observed by HE staining and Masson staining,respec-tively.Meanwhile,the cross-sectional area(CSA)of myocardial cells and myocardial infarction area(INF/AAR)was measured using WGA staining and Evans Blue-TTC double staining,accordingly.What's more,the apoptosis index(AI)of myocardial cells and serum cardiac troponin I(cTnI)were de-tected by using TUNEL staining and ELISA,respectively,while the expression levels of Bax and Bcl-2 proteins were determined by using Western blotting.Results 1)From GD11 to GD19,the body weight of females in the p-EX group was always significantly lower than that in the p-Ctr group(GD11,GD13;P<0.05;GD12,GD14~GD19;P<0.01),but there was no significant difference in the litter size and abortion rate(P>0.05).2)There were no significant differences between the EX-3M and Ctr-3M groups in the heart weight(HW),body weight(BW)and heart weight to body weight ratio(HW/BW),SBP,DBP,MAP,myocardial CVF,and CSA of male offsprings(P>0.05).After MI/R surgery,in both p-Ctr and p-EX groups,myocardial transverse striations disappeared and cardiomyocytes were disarranged with degeneration and necrosis.Moreover,CVF of the EX-3M group was significantly lower than the Ctr-3M group after MI/R surgery(P<0.05).3)No significant differenc-es were found between the Ctr-3M and EX-3M groups in the average cardiac ejection fraction(EF),fractional shortening(FS),left ventricle internal diameter in diastole(LVIDd),and left ventricle inter-nal diameter in systole(LVIDs)(P>0.05).However,after the MI/R surgery,the postoperative EF and FS(P<0.01),and LVIDs(P<0.05)in the EX-3M group were significantly higher than the Ctr-3M group,without significant difference in LVIDd(P>0.05).4)After MI/R surgery,the average AI,INF/AAR and serum cTnI level of the EX-3M group were significantly lower than the Ctr-3M group(P<0.01 for all).5)The relative expression level of myocardial Bcl-2 protein after MI/R surgery in the EX-3M group was significantly higher than the Ctr-3M group(P<0.05),while that of myocardial Bax protein(P<0.05)and the Bax/Bcl-2 ratio(P<0.01)were significantly lower than the latter.Conclu-sions Prenatal exercise significantly reduces the susceptibility to myocardial ischemia injury in 3-month-old male mice offspring,improves the contractile function of their heart,and attenuates the degree of cardiomyocyte apoptosis and necrosis,exerting a cardioprotective effect in MI/R injury.
2.Protective effect of prenatal exercise on myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury in offsprings of mice
Fengyi LI ; Ziqi NI ; Fang QIU ; Peng LI ; Junjie REN ; Yanyan ZHANG ; Lijun SHI
Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine 2025;44(3):199-208
Objective To explore the effect of maternal exercise on blood pressure,cardiac pheno-type and susceptibility to myocardial is chemia/reperfusion(MI/R)injury in adult male offsprings of mice.Methods Pregnant mice were randomly divided into a sedentary group(p-Ctr)and an exercise group(p-EX),each of 12.The exercise group underwent daily 60-minutenon-weight bearing swim-ming from gestational day(GD)1 to 18,6 days a week.Then,their male offsprings at 3 months of age(3M)were selected as the research subjects,namely the Ctr-3M group and the EX-3M group,with 12 mice in each group.The MI/R model was established by ligation of the anterior descending branch of the left coronary artery(LAD)surgery(30 min of ischemia,24 h of reperfusion).Then,the systolic blood pressure(SBP),diastolic blood pressure(DBP),and mean arterial pressure(MAP)were monitored non-invasively via tail artery blood pressure measurement,while the cardiac function was detected by using the small animal ultrasound.Moreover,the cardiac morphology and col-lagen volume fraction(CVF)of myocardium was observed by HE staining and Masson staining,respec-tively.Meanwhile,the cross-sectional area(CSA)of myocardial cells and myocardial infarction area(INF/AAR)was measured using WGA staining and Evans Blue-TTC double staining,accordingly.What's more,the apoptosis index(AI)of myocardial cells and serum cardiac troponin I(cTnI)were de-tected by using TUNEL staining and ELISA,respectively,while the expression levels of Bax and Bcl-2 proteins were determined by using Western blotting.Results 1)From GD11 to GD19,the body weight of females in the p-EX group was always significantly lower than that in the p-Ctr group(GD11,GD13;P<0.05;GD12,GD14~GD19;P<0.01),but there was no significant difference in the litter size and abortion rate(P>0.05).2)There were no significant differences between the EX-3M and Ctr-3M groups in the heart weight(HW),body weight(BW)and heart weight to body weight ratio(HW/BW),SBP,DBP,MAP,myocardial CVF,and CSA of male offsprings(P>0.05).After MI/R surgery,in both p-Ctr and p-EX groups,myocardial transverse striations disappeared and cardiomyocytes were disarranged with degeneration and necrosis.Moreover,CVF of the EX-3M group was significantly lower than the Ctr-3M group after MI/R surgery(P<0.05).3)No significant differenc-es were found between the Ctr-3M and EX-3M groups in the average cardiac ejection fraction(EF),fractional shortening(FS),left ventricle internal diameter in diastole(LVIDd),and left ventricle inter-nal diameter in systole(LVIDs)(P>0.05).However,after the MI/R surgery,the postoperative EF and FS(P<0.01),and LVIDs(P<0.05)in the EX-3M group were significantly higher than the Ctr-3M group,without significant difference in LVIDd(P>0.05).4)After MI/R surgery,the average AI,INF/AAR and serum cTnI level of the EX-3M group were significantly lower than the Ctr-3M group(P<0.01 for all).5)The relative expression level of myocardial Bcl-2 protein after MI/R surgery in the EX-3M group was significantly higher than the Ctr-3M group(P<0.05),while that of myocardial Bax protein(P<0.05)and the Bax/Bcl-2 ratio(P<0.01)were significantly lower than the latter.Conclu-sions Prenatal exercise significantly reduces the susceptibility to myocardial ischemia injury in 3-month-old male mice offspring,improves the contractile function of their heart,and attenuates the degree of cardiomyocyte apoptosis and necrosis,exerting a cardioprotective effect in MI/R injury.
3.Interpretation of guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes mellitus with hyperlipidemia combined with disease and syndrome
Ziqi ZHAO ; Yuntao MA ; Pai PANG ; Shentao WU ; Qing NI ; Bin WANG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;46(4):409-414
Along with the change in lifestyle and diet, diabetes mellitus with hyperlipidemia has been a major risk and death factor for cardiovascular disease with the increasing incidence of diabetes mellitus with hyperlipidemia year by year. In order to promote and make full use of unique characteristics and advantages of TCM, the guidance writing group adopted the pattern of combination with disease and syndrome to make a standardized approach to diagnosis and treatment based on emphasis on diagnosis and treatment. Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus with Hyperlipidemia Combined with Disease and Syndrome (hereinafter referred to as " the Guideline") was published in the World Chinese Medicine in August, 2021. Based on the pattern of combination with disease and syndrome, the Guideline highlights the significant characteristics, such as: precise diagnosis and treatment by combined with disease and syndrome, updating criteria, rehabilitation diet therapy and exercise and following the principles which include but not limited to evidence-based medicine. According to the evidence of evidence-based medicine and expert consensus, the Guideline gives recommendations for diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of diabetes mellitus with hyperlipidemia. In the article, the main contents and characteristics of the new guideline were interpreted in order to provide concise and practical guidance for clinicians and promote the clinical popularization and application of the Guideline.
4.Protective effects of exercise during pregnancy on brain ischemia-reperfusion injury in offspring of hypertensive rats
Jiaqi CAO ; Ziqi NI ; Meiling SHAN ; Huimin LIU ; Lijun SHI ; Yanyan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Arteriosclerosis 2024;32(12):1032-1040
Aim Investigating the effects of exercise during pregnancy on blood pressure and brain ischemia-reperfusion injury in 1-month-old(1M)and 3-month-old(3M)offspring of spontaneously hypertensive rat(SHR).Methods SHR and Wistar Kyoto rats(WKY)were selected,they were paired in a 1∶1 male-to-female ratio within the same strain,and the first day of pregnancy was confirmed by the presence of copulatory plugs and sperm on a vaginal smear.Pregnant rats were randomly divided into pregnancy sedentary group(p-WKY-SED,p-SHR-SED)and pregnancy exercise group(p-WKY-EX,p-SHR-EX).The rats in the exercise group were performed non-weight-bearing swimming for 60 minutes per day,6 days per week,in water 40 cm deep at a temperature of 34~35 ℃,until the 20th day of preg-nancy.The body weight of the pregnant rats,as well as physiological indicators such as fetal weight,body length,and placental efficiency were monitored to reflect the growth and development of the fetus.1M and 3M offspring were selected as research subjects,non-invasive blood pressure was measured in the tail artery,a rat middle cerebral artery occlusion(MCAO)model was prepared by using the thread embolism method,and the area of cerebral infarction was observed 24 hours after reperfusion.Results(1)Compared with p-WKY-SED group,the body weight of p-SHR-SED pregnant rats was significantly decreased(P<0.01);there was no significant difference in the litter size among all groups of preg-nant rats(P>0.05).(2)Compared with p-SHR-SED group,exercise during pregnancy can significantly increase the body weight and placental efficiency of both female and male fetal rats in the p-SHR-EX group(P<0.05),and decrease the weight of the placenta(P<0.05).(3)Compared with p-WKY-SED group,the body weight of both female and male offspring rats at 1M and 3M was significantly decreased in the p-SHR-SED group,and their blood pressure was significantly increased(P<0.01);Compared with p-SHR-SED group,exercise during pregnancy had no significant effect on the body weight and blood pressure of 1M offspring in the p-SHR-EX group(P>0.05),but it could significantly reduce the blood pressure of 3M male offspring in the p-SHR-EX group(P<0.01);The body weight and blood pressure of 3M male off-spring were significantly higher in p-WKY-SED group and p-SHR-SED group than those of female in the same group(P<0.01).(4)Compared with p-WKY-SED group,the infarct area of MCAO injury in both female and male offspring rats at 1M and 3M was significantly increased in the p-SHR-SED group(P<0.01);Compared with p-SHR-SED group,exercise during pregnancy can significantly reduce the infarct area of MCAO injury in both female and male offspring at 1M and 3M in the p-SHR-EX group(P<0.05).Conclusion Aerobic exercise during pregnancy can significantly improve blood pressure in the offspring of hypertensive rats,and reduce their susceptibility to ischemic reperfusion injury in the brain as adults.
5.Protective effects of exercise during pregnancy on brain ischemia-reperfusion injury in offspring of hypertensive rats
Jiaqi CAO ; Ziqi NI ; Meiling SHAN ; Huimin LIU ; Lijun SHI ; Yanyan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Arteriosclerosis 2024;32(12):1032-1040
Aim Investigating the effects of exercise during pregnancy on blood pressure and brain ischemia-reperfusion injury in 1-month-old(1M)and 3-month-old(3M)offspring of spontaneously hypertensive rat(SHR).Methods SHR and Wistar Kyoto rats(WKY)were selected,they were paired in a 1∶1 male-to-female ratio within the same strain,and the first day of pregnancy was confirmed by the presence of copulatory plugs and sperm on a vaginal smear.Pregnant rats were randomly divided into pregnancy sedentary group(p-WKY-SED,p-SHR-SED)and pregnancy exercise group(p-WKY-EX,p-SHR-EX).The rats in the exercise group were performed non-weight-bearing swimming for 60 minutes per day,6 days per week,in water 40 cm deep at a temperature of 34~35 ℃,until the 20th day of preg-nancy.The body weight of the pregnant rats,as well as physiological indicators such as fetal weight,body length,and placental efficiency were monitored to reflect the growth and development of the fetus.1M and 3M offspring were selected as research subjects,non-invasive blood pressure was measured in the tail artery,a rat middle cerebral artery occlusion(MCAO)model was prepared by using the thread embolism method,and the area of cerebral infarction was observed 24 hours after reperfusion.Results(1)Compared with p-WKY-SED group,the body weight of p-SHR-SED pregnant rats was significantly decreased(P<0.01);there was no significant difference in the litter size among all groups of preg-nant rats(P>0.05).(2)Compared with p-SHR-SED group,exercise during pregnancy can significantly increase the body weight and placental efficiency of both female and male fetal rats in the p-SHR-EX group(P<0.05),and decrease the weight of the placenta(P<0.05).(3)Compared with p-WKY-SED group,the body weight of both female and male offspring rats at 1M and 3M was significantly decreased in the p-SHR-SED group,and their blood pressure was significantly increased(P<0.01);Compared with p-SHR-SED group,exercise during pregnancy had no significant effect on the body weight and blood pressure of 1M offspring in the p-SHR-EX group(P>0.05),but it could significantly reduce the blood pressure of 3M male offspring in the p-SHR-EX group(P<0.01);The body weight and blood pressure of 3M male off-spring were significantly higher in p-WKY-SED group and p-SHR-SED group than those of female in the same group(P<0.01).(4)Compared with p-WKY-SED group,the infarct area of MCAO injury in both female and male offspring rats at 1M and 3M was significantly increased in the p-SHR-SED group(P<0.01);Compared with p-SHR-SED group,exercise during pregnancy can significantly reduce the infarct area of MCAO injury in both female and male offspring at 1M and 3M in the p-SHR-EX group(P<0.05).Conclusion Aerobic exercise during pregnancy can significantly improve blood pressure in the offspring of hypertensive rats,and reduce their susceptibility to ischemic reperfusion injury in the brain as adults.
6. Effects of Exosomes and Their Contents on Pathogenesis and Development of Gastric Cancer
Ziqi ZHAO ; Kunming NI ; Weiwei FU ; Shigang DING
Chinese Journal of Gastroenterology 2021;26(6):373-377
Gastric cancer is a malignant tumor with worldwide high incidence and threatening the human health severely. It is a disease induced by multiple factors. Exosomes play an important role in the pathogenesis and development of many malignant tumors including gastric cancer. Exosomes can transport specific contents to regulate local and distant cell communications, and are able to promote or inhibit the development of gastric cancer through regulating the growth and proliferation of tumor cells, relevant immune function and angiogenesis of tumors. This article reviewed the effects of exosomes and their contents on the pathogenesis and development of gastric cancer.
7.Epidemiological characteristics of coronavirus disease 2019 in Wenzhou
LI Ling ; XIA Ziqi ; YU Xianghua ; NI Chaorong ; PAN Qiongjiao ; XU Feng ; LI Wancang ; ZHANG Xiaoming ; ZENG Shidian
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2020;32(6):555-558
Objeetive :
The epidemiological characteristics of confirmed cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus diseases (COVID-19) which was reported in Wenzhou by February 28,2020 were described and analyzed to provide evidence for prevention and control measures in next stage.
Methods:
The field investigation method was employed on all suspected and confirmed cases. The data of time,spatial and population distribution, source of infection and detective routes of all confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wenzhou were collected and extracted from the reports of field investigation and the National Diseases Prevention and Control Information System.
Results:
As of February 20,2020,504 confirmed cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed in Wenzhou, which included one death case. Among all 13 counties, the highest number of confirmed cases were distributed in Yueqing,Ruian and Lucheng. Among 504 cases, the male to female ratio was reported as 1.14:1. The youngest case was 2 years old while the oldest case was 93 years old. Most of the confirmed cases were among people between the ages of 25 and 64 years old. The most common occupation of the confirmed cases was businessman,which accounts for 29.76% (150 cases). Clinical symptoms of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Wenzhou occurred on January 4, 2020. Approximately 70% of cases had the first symptoms from January 19 to February 1. The daily number of new cases on January 24 and January 26 were the highest while the number of new cases per day declined significantly after February 2, and there were no new cases after February 14. Among all confirmed cases, the infection source of 61.71% cases were related to Wuhan. As of February 20, 2020, a total of 79 clusters were reported in Wenzhou, which involved 330 cases. Approximately 30% of confirmed cases came to hospitals unaccompanied by community staffs, and cases which confirmed after February 13 were basically found in central isolation locations or by grid checkers.
Conclusions
The main reason for the high case numbers of COVID-19 in Wenzhou, in Zhejiang province, was the high number of wenzhou citizens who work in Wuhan. Imported cases account for the most confirmed cases during the early period, while mainly confirmed cases were local cases during the middle and late periods. The outcomes suggest the prevention and control measures employed by Wenzhou government, which included closed-loop control and quantitative control, have achieved remarkable results and the epidemic of COVID-19 in Wenzhou has been initially controlled.


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