1.Status and Progress of Research on Metabolomics of Cervical Cancer
Shaojun CHEN ; Ling GAN ; Xinkang CHEN ; Lingling XIONG ; Die LONG ; Lulu CHEN ; Mengzhuan WEI ; Li HUA ; Haixin HUANG
Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2025;52(7):630-636
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Cervical cancer is one of the most common gynecological malignant tumors in China. Given their lack of obviously early symptoms, more than half of patients with cervical cancer are diagnosed in the middle and late stages of this malignancy, resulting in poor prognosis. Finding new therapeutic targets is the current research direction. Metabolomics, as a new omics technology, is expected to provide new targets for tumor precision diagnosis and treatment through the analysis of the changes and potential mechanisms of metabolites in tumor occurrence and development by chromatography, mass spectrometry, and other technologies. Herein, we review the research methods of metabolomics; metabolic characteristics of cervical cancer; and progress of the research on metabolomics in cervical cancer diagnosis, curative effect prediction, and prognosis evaluation to provide new ideas for the precise diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
		                				2.Two new coumarin compounds from Angelica biserrata 
		                			
		                			Jia-cheng WU ; Han-tao ZHAO ; Feng-die YAN ; Qian-feng CHEN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2025;60(1):201-204
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			 Two new coumarin glycosides were isolated and purified from the dichloromethane fraction of 
		                        		
		                        	
3.Detection of 14 sulfonate esters impurities of active pharmaceutical ingredients based on GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS
Die LIU ; Xiao-xiao PENG ; Jing-mei FANG ; Fan YANG ; Fang HE ; Min CHEN ; Lan LIN ; Guo-wei WANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2024;59(2):424-431
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			 Two methods including gas chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS) and high-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) were established to detect common alkyl sulfonates and aryl sulfonates genotoxic impurities. Four alkyl sulfonates and methyl benzenesulfonate were determined by GC-MS/MS using butyl methanesulfonate as the internal standard, the chromatographic column was HP-5MS UI (30 mm × 0.25 mm, 0.25 µm), the carrier gas was helium, the flow rate was 1.0 mL·min-1 in a constant flow mode, the sample inlet temperature was set to 250 ℃, the split ratio was 10∶1, and the initial temperature of the heating program was 80 ℃, maintained for 1 minute, and then increased to 240 ℃ at a heating rate of 30 ℃·min-1 for 2 minutes. The mass spectrometry detector was an electron bombardment ion source (EI source), the data collection condition was multi reaction monitoring mode (MRM), and method validation using the raw material of clinical drug citalopram hydrobromide as a sample. The results showed that the linear range of four alkyl sulfonates and methyl benzenesulfonate were good at 3-50 ng·mL-1 and 9-150 ng·mL-1, with a correlation coefficient of 
		                        		
		                        	
4.CD38 regulates macrophagic cholesterol efflux by promoting lysosome reformation via TFEB
Hao XU ; Xueni SUN ; Tianqi WU ; Jinyuan LIU ; Qianlin HUANG ; Die MO ; Jiaxin WANG ; Shenxian CHEN ; Bodan DENG ; Xiaoyang XU
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2024;40(1):28-37
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			AIM:To explore the effects of CD38 on lysosome reformation and cholesterol efflux in macro-phages.METHODS:Bone marrow-derived macrophages from low-density lipoprotein(LDL)receptor knockout(LDLr-/-)mice were cultured as cell model.Live cell imaging system was applied to evaluate the effect of nicotinic acid adenine di-nucleotide phosphate(NAADP)on lysosome number.ELISA was conducted to measure NAADP level in macrophages.After the cells were treated with nicotinic acid(NA),RT-qPCR was conducted to detect CD38 mRNA expression,and Western blot was conducted to observe CD38 protein expression and phosphorylated transcription factor EB(TFEB)level.Laser scanning confocal microscopy was applied to evaluate the influence of CD38/NAADP signaling on lysosome number and cholesterol egression.RESULTS:NAADP remarkably increased lysosome number(P<0.05),and this effect was significantly inhibited by NAADP antagonist NED-19,Ca2+ chelator BAPTA,and calcineurin inhibitor CsA(P<0.05).CD38 markedly enhanced NAADP synthesis in macrophages(P<0.05).NAADP synthetic substrate NA prominently ele-vated the expression of CD38 mRNA and protein(P<0.05).NA significantly decreased the phosphorylated TFEB level;this effect was also attenuated by NED-19,BAPTA and CsA(P<0.05).Disrupting CD38/NAADP signaling pathway markedly inhibited NA-induced enhancement of lysosome number,lysosomal free cholesterol and cytosol cholesterol ester efflux in macrophages(P<0.05).NA-induced enhancement of lysosome number,lysosomal free cholesterol and cytosol cholesterol ester efflux abolished in LDLr/CD38 DKO macrophages(P<0.05),whereas these effects induced by NA were recovered after CD38 gene rescue.CONCLUSION:CD38 triggers lysosome reformation via TFEB and consequently pro-motes the efflux of lysosomal free cholesterol and cytosol cholesterol ester.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
5.Correlation between development of terminal rectal ganglion and spinal cord/sacral abnormalities in boys with complex anorectal malformations
Minming CHEN ; Jinping HOU ; Wei FENG ; Xiaohong DIE ; Chenzhu XIANG ; Yi WANG
Journal of Army Medical University 2024;46(3):265-270
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective To investigate the relationship between the development of terminal rectal ganglion and spinal cord/sacral abnormalities in boys with complex anorectal malformations(ARMs)in order to improve the understanding of rectal ganglion development abnormalities in ARMs patients.Methods A retrospective trial was conducted on the male patients with complex ARMs admitted to our hospital from 2015 to 2021.The terminal rectal specimens were taken from them during anoplasty.According to the findings on development of terminal rectal ganglion after HE staining,the patients were classified into G1 group(ganglion cells observed)and G2 group(no ganglion cells observed).Imaging techniques were used to evaluate whether there were abnormalities in the spinal cord and sacrum,and their correlation with the terminal rectal ganglion development was analyzed.Results A total of 139 patients were enrolled,and their median age at anoplasty was 5.77(4.57,6.97)months.There were no significant differences between the G1(n=80,57.6%)and G2(n=59,42.4%)groups in ARMs pathological type(P=0.706)and age at surgery(P=0.140).Radiological findings showed there were 48 cases(34.5%)of spinal cord anomalies(SCA),25 cases(18.0%)of sacral abnormalities and 18 cases(12.9%)of coccyx abnormalities.No significant differences were observed in the incidences of SCA and sacral abnormalities between the G1 and G2 groups(P<0.05).Moreover,the differences of fatty filum terminale and syrinx were statistically significant(P<0.05).In addition,the ratio of sacrum to coccyx between the G1 and G2 groups were 0.72±0.10 vs 0.67±0.12(P<0.05)of the anteroposterior position and 0.77±0.09 vs 0.72±0.09(P<0.05)of the lateral position.Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that sacral abnormalities,fatty filum terminale and syrinx were independent predictors of rectal terminal ganglion absence in male patients with complex ARMs.Conclusion The development of terminal rectal ganglia in male patients with ARMs is closely associated with the abnormalities of spinal cord and sacrum.Sacral abnormalities,fatty filum terminale and syrinx are independent predictors of rectal terminal ganglion absence in male patients with complex ARMs.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
6.Effect of Buyang Huanwutang in Treating Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy by Inhibiting Pyroptosis Through AMPK/ULK1 Mitophagy Pathway
Jingwen AN ; Linchun SONG ; Die CHEN ; Wang ZHANG ; Jiaxin TIAN ; Tianya ZHANG ; Ying BEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(15):1-10
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			ObjectiveTo observe the effect of Buyang Huanwutang in treating diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) by inhibiting pyroptosis through AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)/UNC-51-like kinase 1 (ULK1) mitophagy pathway. MethodSixty male SPF SD rats (6-7 weeks old) were used in animal experiments and numbered according to their body mass. They were then randomly divided into four groups by computer: normal group, model group, α-lipoic acid group(60 mg·kg-1), and Buyang Huanwutang group(15 g·kg-1), with 15 rats in each group. The diabetic model was established by injection of streptozocin (STZ). After successful modeling, the α-lipoic acid group and the Buyang Huanwutang group were given corresponding drugs, and the normal group and the model group were given normal saline. Sensory nerve conduction velocity (SNCV) and paw withdrawal threshold (PWT) were measured at the end of administration for 12 weeks. Immunohistochemistry and Western blot were used to detect the expression of phosphorylated AMP activated protein kinase (p-AMPK), phosphorylated UNC-51-like kinase 1 (p-ULK1), protein involved in microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3), selective autophagy receptors (p62/SQSTM1), Beclin1, NOD receptor protein structure domain-related proteins 3 (NLRP3), Caspase-1 (Caspase-1), and interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) in dorsal root ganglia (DRG). Immunofluorescence was used to detect the expression of the N-terminal gasdermin D (N-GSDMD). ResultCompared with those in the normal group, rats in the model group had increased fasting blood glucose (P<0.01) and significantly reduced SNCV, PWT (P<0.01), LC3Ⅱ/LC3Ⅰ, Beclin1, p-AMPK/AMPK, and p-ULK1/ULK1 (P<0.01). In addition, p62, NLRP3, N-GSDMD/GSDMD, IL-1β, and cleaved Caspase-1/Caspase-1 were significantly increased (P<0.01). Compared with those in the model group, SNCV and PWT were increased (P<0.01) in each administration group, and LC3Ⅱ/LC3Ⅰ, Beclin1, p-AMPK/AMPK, and p-ULK1/ULK1 were significantly increased (P<0.05, P<0.01). p62, N-GSDMD/GSDMD, cleaved Caspase-1/Caspase-1, NLRP3, and IL-1β decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the α-lipoic acid group, the Buyang Huanwutang group had significantly increased SNCV, PWT (P<0.05), LC3Ⅱ/LC3Ⅰ, and p-ULK1/ULK1 (P<0.05) and significantly decreased NLRP3 and N-GSDMD/GSDMD (P<0.05). ConclusionBuyang Huanwutang regulates mitophagy and inhibits pyroptosis through the AMPK/ULK1 pathway to prevent and treat DPN, and its therapeutic effect may be better than α-lipoic acid. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
7.Status quo of preterm infants′ feeding difficulties at weaning and self-feeding transition stage and its influencing factors
Die CHEN ; Wentao PENG ; Mengyan TANG ; Xiaomei LIU
Chinese Journal of Child Health Care 2024;32(1):21-25
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			【Objective】 To investigate the prevalence and influencing factors of feeding difficulties in preterm infants at weaning and self-feeding transition stage, so as to provide a scientific basis for the management of feeding preterm infants. 【Methods】 Preterm infants at corrected age of 6 - 24 months were recruited from the Department of Child Health of five maternal and child health hospital of Chengdu from April to May 2021, and were surveyed by using the Chinese Version of the Montreal Children Hospital Feeding Scale (MCF-FS) and the self-designed questionnaire on the influencing factors of feeding difficulties. Then the status quo of feeding difficulties and its influencing factors were analyzed. 【Results】 The prevalence rate of feeding difficulties in 231 preterm infants was 32%. Among them, the prevalence rate of mild, moderate and severe feeding difficulties was 15.2%, 7.8% and 9.1%, respectively. Binary Logistic stepwise regression analysis indicated that food allergy (OR=4.253, 95%CI: 1.430 - 12.649), anxious mood of caregivers (OR=6.064, 95%CI: 2.998 - 12.268), tease or chase during eating(OR=2.873, 95%CI: 1.382 - 5.970), recreational activities at eating (OR=2.328, 95%CI: 1.115 - 4.860), and forced feeding (OR=2.772, 95%CI: 1.239 - 6.198) were positively associated with feeding difficulty of preterm infants(P<0.05). 【Conclusion】 Feeding difficulties in the weaning and self-feeding transition period of preterm infants are prevalent, so the guidance should focus on premature infants with food allergy, anxious caregivers and improper feeding behaviors, and appropriate interventions should be taken to promote scientific feeding.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
8.Physicochemical Analysis and Pharmacokinetics of Vanillin from Vanilla planifolia
Meng-Die CHEN ; Ya-Nan WU ; Ming GUO ; Jie CHENG
Chinese Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2024;40(11):1596-1607
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			The medicinal value of vanilla planifolia is of great interest.We analyzed the common princi-pal components of VOCs in different parts of vanilla planifolia,and the human serum albumin (HSA),β-lactoglobulin (β-La) andα-lactalbumin (α-La) were used as template proteins to establish a chain a-nalysis approach with the 'solid phase microextraction gas chromatography-mass spectrometry-multispec-troscopy-physical modelling-pharmacokinetics' (S-M-P-P ) .The mechanisms of the transport and phar-macodynamics for the common principal components of vanilla planifolia were analyzed.The results showed that the common primary VOCs in different parts of vanilla planifolia was vanillin (Van),which attenuated the endogenous fluorescence of HSA/β-La/α-La by static bursting,and formed hydrogen bonds and Van der Waals forces with HSA,and noncovalent complexes with β-La/α-La through hydro-phobic forces.Their interaction facilitates the transport of Van in vivo to intestinal and hepatic tissues and its metabolism by CYP1A2 and CYP2C9 enzymes to exert its pharmacological effects.This study provides a comprehensive and in-depth investigation of the transport mechanisms and pharmacological effects of VOCs from vanilla planifolia,which provides an important reference for understanding the medicinal po-tential of plant derived VOCs.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
9.Current situation and influencing factors of wheezing among children and adolescents aged 3-18 years in 11 cities in China from 2022 to 2023
Qin HUI ; Qi SUN ; Jing LIU ; Fang YE ; Die LIU ; Yuanmei CHEN ; Jie CHEN ; Qi ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;58(6):869-874
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective:To explore the incidence and influencing factors of wheezing among children and adolescents aged 3-18 years in 11 cities in China from 2022 to 2023.Methods:From October 2022 to August 2023, 11 cities including Xishuangbanna in Yunnan Province, Suqian in Jiangsu Province, Chifeng and Hohhot in Inner Mongolia, Tangshan in Hebei Province, Changzhi in Shanxi Province, Yinchuan in Ningxia Province, Lanzhou and Dingxi in Gansu Province, Linyi in Shandong Province, and Tonghua in Jilin Province were selected as research sites to recruit kindergarten children and primary and secondary school adolescents in local urban areas. A total of 21 959 children and adolescents were included in this study. Demographic information, wheezing data (whether wheezing has occurred in the past and whether wheezing attacks have occurred in the past one year), personal history, family history and other information were collected through questionnaires. The multivariate logistic regression model was used to analyze the influencing factors of wheezing attacks in the past one year.Results:The mean age of 21 959 children and adolescents was (12.09±3.65) years old, and 52.3% (11 480) were boys. The incidence of wheezing history was 3.7% (816 cases), and the incidence of wheezing attacks in the past year was 2.5% (556 cases). The multivariate logistic regression model analysis results showed that compared with older age, girls, full-term natural delivery, no allergic rhinitis, no family history of allergic diseases, no passive smoking, partial diet, natural conception and childbirth, the children aged 3-18 years with young age, male, partial diet, passive smoking, family history of allergic diseases, allergic rhinitis, cesarean section, premature birth, and assisted reproduction had a higher risk of wheezing [ OR (95% CI): 0.86(0.84-0.88), 1.27(1.07-1.51), 2.31(1.95-2.75), 2.09(1.76-2.47), 3.5(2.80-4.37), 4.05(3.39-4.83), 1.20(1.02-1.43), 2.26(1.66-3.09), and 1.67(1.01-2.78)]. Conclusion:From 2022 to 2023, the incidence of wheezing among children aged 3-18 years in China is not significantly higher than before, and childhood wheezing may be related to factors such as children′s age, gender, dietary habits, family and personal history of allergic diseases, passive smoking, and perinatal period.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
10.Experimental study on anti-fatigue effect of Polysaccharides of Panax notoginseng
Pan-Pan WEI ; Zi-Jun YAN ; Meng-Yue DENG ; Die XIA ; Yu-Zhen DING ; Lei ZHANG ; Tong CHEN
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(1):87-91
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective To explore the effect of Polysaccharides of Panax notoginseng(PPN)on anti-exercise fatigue in mice.Methods One hundred male KM mice were randomly divided into negative control group,positive control group and experimental-L,-M,-H groups,with 20 cases per group.Experimental-L,-M,-H groups was given 100,200,400 mg·kg-1 PPN,respectively;positive control group was given 200 mg·kg-1 vitamin C;negative control group was given 0.1 mL·10 g-1 0.9%NaCl.Five groups were gavaged once a day for 28 days.After the last administration,the loaded swimming time was measured;after 90 minutes of the unloaded swimming test,the mice were allowed to rest for 30 minutes,the levels of lactic acid(LD),blood urea nitrogen(BUN),glycogen,and malondialdehyde(MDA)were measured,the safety of PPN with organ indices and histopathology.Results LD levels in negative control group,positive control group and experimental-L,-M,-Hgroupswere(4.76±0.84),(2.86±0.34),(3.00±0.69),(2.35±0.65)and(1.39±0.48)mg·kg-1;BUN contents were(13.65±1.25),(12.55±0.91),(12.12±1.24),(11.06±1.30)and(9.85±1.05)mmol·L-1;liver glycogen contents were(3.24±0.56),(11.11±2.16),(5.61±1.41),(6.60±1.49)and(12.05±2.25)mg·g-1;MDA levels were(2.36±0.21),(1.23±0.41),(1.93±0.23),(1.73±0.21)and(1.04±0.18)mg prot·mL-1.Compared with negative control group,the differences of above indexes in the positive control group and experimental-L,-M,-H groups were statistically significant(P<0.05,P<0.01,P<0.001).Conclusion PPN can increase exercise endurance in mice and has an anti-fatigue effect.This study provides a theoretical basis for the application of PPN in the field of anti-fatigue research.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
            
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