1.Molecular Mechanisms of RNA Modification Interactions and Their Roles in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Jia-Wen FANG ; Chao ZHE ; Ling-Ting XU ; Lin-Hai LI ; Bin XIAO
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2025;52(9):2252-2266
RNA modifications constitute a crucial class of post-transcriptional chemical alterations that profoundly influence RNA stability and translational efficiency, thereby shaping cellular protein expression profiles. These diverse chemical marks are ubiquitously involved in key biological processes, including cell proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, and metastatic potential, and they exert precise regulatory control over these functions. A major advance in the field is the recognition that RNA modifications do not act in isolation. Instead, they participate in complex, dynamic interactions—through synergistic enhancement, antagonism, competitive binding, and functional crosstalk—forming what is now termed the “RNA modification interactome” or “RNA modification interaction network.” The formation and functional operation of this interactome rely on a multilayered regulatory framework orchestrated by RNA-modifying enzymes—commonly referred to as “writers,” “erasers,” and “readers.” These enzymes exhibit hierarchical organization within signaling cascades, often functioning in upstream-downstream sequences and converging at critical regulatory nodes. Their integration is further mediated through shared regulatory elements or the assembly into multi-enzyme complexes. This intricate enzymatic network directly governs and shapes the interdependent relationships among various RNA modifications. This review systematically elucidates the molecular mechanisms underlying both direct and indirect interactions between RNA modifications. Building upon this foundation, we introduce novel quantitative assessment frameworks and predictive disease models designed to leverage these interaction patterns. Importantly, studies across multiple disease contexts have identified core downstream signaling axes driven by specific constellations of interacting RNA modifications. These findings not only deepen our understanding of how RNA modification crosstalk contributes to disease initiation and progression, but also highlight its translational potential. This potential is exemplified by the discovery of diagnostic biomarkers based on interaction signatures and the development of therapeutic strategies targeting pathogenic modification networks. Together, these insights provide a conceptual framework for understanding the dynamic and multidimensional regulatory roles of RNA modifications in cellular systems. In conclusion, the emerging concept of RNA modification crosstalk reveals the extraordinary complexity of post-transcriptional regulation and opens new research avenues. It offers critical insights into the central question of how RNA-modifying enzymes achieve substrate specificity—determining which nucleotides within specific RNA transcripts are selectively modified during defined developmental or pathological stages. Decoding these specificity determinants, shaped in large part by the modification interactome, is essential for fully understanding the biological and pathological significance of the epitranscriptome.
2.Analysis of phenotype formation mechanism of a new variety of Lonicera japonica Flos "Huajin 6" at long bud stage
Run-zhu LI ; Cong-lian LIANG ; Zhen-hua LIU ; Jia LI ; Yong-qing ZHANG ; Hai-yan LIU ; Gao-bin PU
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2024;59(2):476-481
Based on the long bud stage phenotype of a new
3.Exploration of Thoughts and Possible Therapeutic Mechanism of Treating Male Infertility from the Perspective of Spleen and Kidney by Regulating Intestinal Flora
Nian-Wen HUANG ; Bin WANG ; Ji-Sheng WANG ; Huan-Zhou BI ; Juan-Long FENG ; Long-Ji SUN ; Hai-Song LI
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;41(3):776-781
Based on the literature study,the thoughts and possible therapeutic mechanism in treating male infertility from the perspective of spleen and kidney by regulating intestinal flora were explored.Disturbance of intestinal flora is one of the important factors leading to the development of male infertility,and the spleen and kidney have certain similarities to intestinal flora in the physiological function and pathological changes.Moreover,tonifying the kidney and strengthening the spleen can regulate the intestinal flora by fostering the growth of beneficial bacteria,inhibiting the reproduction of pathogenic bacteria,and protecting the barrier of the intestinal mucosa.Therefore,the possible therapeutic mechanisms in treating male infertility with the prescriptions for tonifying the kidney and strengthening the spleen to regulate intestinal flora are as follows:inhibiting the expression of inflammatory factors to reduce the inflammatory reaction of testicular tissues;improving the antioxidant capacity to alleviate the damage of spermatozoa caused by oxidative stress,and improving the bad mood to alleviate the impact of psychological stress on the reproductive system.The exploration of the thoughts for treating male infertility from the perspective of spleen and kidney by regulating intestinal flora may provide a new entry point for modern Chinese medicine clinical treatment of male infertility.
4.The Role and Possible Mechanisms of Exercise in Combating Osteoporosis by Modulating The Bone Autophagy Pathway
Xin-Yu DAI ; Bin LI ; Dan JIN ; Xue-Jie YI ; Rui-Qi HUANG ; Hai-Ning GAO
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2024;51(7):1589-1603
Osteoporosis leads to an imbalance in bone remodelling, where bone resorption is greater than bone formation and osteoclast degradation increases, resulting in severe bone loss. Autophagy is a lysosomal degradation pathway that regulates the proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis of various bone cells (including osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and osteoclasts), and is deeply involved in the bone remodelling process. In recent years, the role of autophagy in the progression of osteoporosis and related bone metabolic diseases has received more and more attention, and it has become a research hotspot in this field. Summarising the existing studies, it is found that senile osteoporosis is the result of a combination of factors. On the one hand, it is the imbalance of bone remodelling and the increase of bone resorption/bone formation ratio with ageing, which causes progressive bone loss. On the other hand, aging leads to a general decrease in the level of autophagy, a decrease in the activity of osteoblasts and osteoclasts, and an inhibition of osteogenic differentiation. The lack of oestrogen leads to the immune system being in a low activation state, and the antioxidant capacity is weakened and inflammatory response is increased, inducing autophagy-related proteins to participate in the transmission of inflammatory signals, excessive accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the skeleton, and negatively regulating bone formation. In addition, with aging and the occurrence of related diseases, glucocorticoid treatments also mediate autophagy in bone tissue cells, contributing to the decline in bone strength. Exercise, as an effective means of combating osteoporosis, improves bone biomechanical properties and increases bone density. It has been found that exercise induces oxidative stress, energy imbalance, protein defolding and increased intracellular calcium ions in the organism, which in turn activates autophagy. In bone, exercise of different intensities activates messengers such as ROS, PI3K, and AMP. These messengers signal downstream cascades, which in turn induce autophagy to restore dynamic homeostasis in vivo. During exercise, increased production of AMP, PI3K, and ROS activate their downstream effectors, AMPK, Akt, and p38MAPK, respectively, and these molecules in turn lead to activation of the autophagy pathway. Activation of AMPK inhibits mTOR activity and phosphorylates ULK1 at different sites, inducing autophagy. AMPK and p38 up-regulate per-PGC-1α activity and activate transcription factors in the nucleus, resulting in increased autophagy and lysosomal genes. Together, they activate FoxOs, whose transcriptional activity controls cellular processes including autophagy and can act on autophagy key proteins, while FoxOs proteins are expressed in osteoblasts. Exercise also regulates the expression of mTORC1, FoxO1, and PGC-1 through the PI3K/Akt signalling pathway, which ultimately plays a role in the differentiation and proliferation of osteoblasts and regulates bone metabolism. In addition, BMPs signaling pathway and long chain non-coding RNAs also play a role in the proliferation and differentiation of osteoblasts and autophagy process under exercise stimulation. Therefore, exercise may become a new molecular regulatory mechanism to improve osteoporosis through the bone autophagy pathway, but the specific mechanism needs to be further investigated. How exercise affects bone autophagy and thus prevents and treats bone-related diseases will become a future research hotspot in the fields of biology, sports medicine and sports science, and it is believed that future studies will further reveal its mechanism and provide new theoretical basis and ideas.
5.Clinical trial of Morinda officinalis oligosaccharides in the continuation treatment of adults with mild and moderate depression
Shu-Zhe ZHOU ; Zu-Cheng HAN ; Xiu-Zhen WANG ; Yan-Qing CHEN ; Ya-Ling HU ; Xue-Qin YU ; Bin-Hong WANG ; Guo-Zhen FAN ; Hong SANG ; Ying HAI ; Zhi-Jie JIA ; Zhan-Min WANG ; Yan WEI ; Jian-Guo ZHU ; Xue-Qin SONG ; Zhi-Dong LIU ; Li KUANG ; Hong-Ming WANG ; Feng TIAN ; Yu-Xin LI ; Ling ZHANG ; Hai LIN ; Bin WU ; Chao-Ying WANG ; Chang LIU ; Jia-Fan SUN ; Shao-Xiao YAN ; Jun LIU ; Shou-Fu XIE ; Mao-Sheng FANG ; Wei-Feng MI ; Hong-Yan ZHANG
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(6):815-819
Objective To observe the efficacy and safety of Morinda officinalis oligosaccharides in the continuation treatment of mild and moderate depression.Methods An open,single-arm,multi-center design was adopted in our study.Adult patients with mild and moderate depression who had received acute treatment of Morinda officinalis oligosaccharides were enrolled and continue to receive Morinda officinalis oligosaccharides capsules for 24 weeks,the dose remained unchanged during continuation treatment.The remission rate,recurrence rate,recurrence time,and the change from baseline to endpoint of Hamilton Depression Scale(HAMD),Hamilton Anxiety Scale(HAMA),Clinical Global Impression-Severity(CGI-S)and Arizona Sexual Experience Scale(ASEX)were evaluated.The incidence of treatment-related adverse events was reported.Results The scores of HAMD-17 at baseline and after treatment were 6.60±1.87 and 5.85±4.18,scores of HAMA were 6.36±3.02 and 4.93±3.09,scores of CGI-S were 1.49±0.56 and 1.29±0.81,scores of ASEX were 15.92±4.72 and 15.57±5.26,with significant difference(P<0.05).After continuation treatment,the remission rate was 54.59%(202 cases/370 cases),and the recurrence rate was 6.49%(24 cases/370 cases),the recurrence time was(64.67±42.47)days.The incidence of treatment-related adverse events was 15.35%(64 cases/417 cases).Conclusion Morinda officinalis oligosaccharides capsules can be effectively used for the continuation treatment of mild and moderate depression,and are well tolerated and safe.
6.Risk analysis and control suggestions for suicidal abuse of over-the-counter drug difenidol tablets
Li ZUO ; Wen-Yu WU ; Hai-Qiang WU ; Yi-Hong LIN ; Shu-Kun LAI ; Bin WU ; Qian WANG
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(8):1213-1216
Objective To analyze the literature related to diphenidol tablets poisoning,the characteristics of poisoning were summarized to provide reference for controlling the suicidal abuse risk of diphenidol tablets.Methods The global literature on suicide,overdose,poisoning,shock,and death related to difenidol published from January 1,2011 to December 31,2022 was analyzed,including gender,age,dosage,cardiac(blood)concentration,poisoning symptoms,etc.Results Young women were the majority of people with poisoning.The highest proportion of the age group is 11 to 30 years group.Patients who take medication doses greater than 3 000 mg may have a higher risk of death;patients with a heart(blood)concentration greater than 6 μg·mL-1 may have a higher risk of death.Malignant arrhythmia,consciousness disorders,coma,and apnea are common serious adverse events during poisoning.Conclusion It is recommended that the drug regulatory authorities should require the Listing permit holder of difenidol tablets to add the risk and symptoms of poisoning into the instructions.It is suggested that restricting individual consumers from purchasing large amounts of difenidol tablets in the short term.It is recommended that canceling the high-dose sales packaging of difenidol tablets.It is suggested that converting difenidol tablets into prescription drugs,even consider canceling the registration certificate of difenidol tablets.
7.Effects of trigonelline combined with aerobic exercise on lipid lowering and PCSK9/LDLR pathway in hyperlipidemia rats
Hai-Bin JIANG ; Rui JIANG ; Li-Jie YANG
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(12):1794-1798
Objective To investigate the effects of trigonelline combined with aerobic exercise on hyperlipidemia rats and its mechanism.Methods SD rats were randomly divided into control group(normal diet),model group(hyperlipidemia rat model was established by feeding high fat diet),experimental-L,-H groups(high fat diet+15,45 mg·kg-1 trigonelline)and combine group(high fat diet+45 mg·kg-1 trigonelline+aerobic exercise).Each group had 11 rats.Serum lipid metabolism related indexes were detected by automatic biochemical analyzer.Serum levels of 6 ketone prostaglandin F1a(6-keto-PGF1a);the levels of glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase(GOT)in liver tissue were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay;the mRNA levels of interleukin-1β(IL-1β)in liver tissue were detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction(RT-qPCR);Western blot assay was used to detect the expression of proprotein convertase subtilin/kexin 9 type(PCSK9)and low density lipoprotein receptor(LDLR)protein in liver tissue.Results The serum TC levels in control group,model group,experimental-L group,experimental-H group and combine group were(1.81±0.10),(6.68±0.77),(5.10±0.44),(3.57±0.47)and(2.40±0.35)mmol·L-1;the levels of 6-keto-PGF1a were(841.47±86.74),(536.03±36.50),(664.06±52.44),(759.19±52.30)and(824.45±67.62)pg·mL-1;GOT levels were(11.95±0.88),(18.20±1.81),(15.05±1.10),(13.32±0.98)and(12.47±0.83)U·L-1;IL-1β mRNA expression levels were 1.00±0.09,2.21±0.17,1.57±0.10,1.26±0.16 and 1.14±0.09;the expression of PCSK9 protein were 0.39±0.07,0.88±0.08,0.71±0.08,0.60±0.04 and 0.52±0.07;LDLR protein levels were 1.12±0.13,0.52±0.07,0.74±0.11,0.84±0.08 and 0.96±0.11,respectively.Model group was compared with the control group,experimental-L group and experimental-H group were compared with model group respectively,combine group was compared with the experimental-H group,the differences of the above indexes were statistically significant(all P<0.05).Conclusion Trigonelline combined with aerobic exercise may inhibit the expression of PCSK9 and up-regulate the expression of LDLR to improve lipid metabolism,so as to play a lipid-lowering role in hyperlipidemia rats.
8.Clinical trial of bevacizumab combined with TOMIRI chemotherapy in the treatment of patients with advanced colorectal cancer
Ye FENG ; Hai GUO ; Jun-Bin ZHAO ; Zhi-Xue LI ; Hai-Peng LIU
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(15):2170-2173
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy and safety of bevacizumab injection combined with raltitrexed injection and irinotecan injection(TOMIRI)in the treatment of patients with advanced colorectal cancer.Methods Patients with advanced colorectal cancer were divided into control group and treatment group according to the cohort method.The control group received 180 mg·m-2 irinotecan with intravenous infusion for 30 to 90 min on the first day+3 mg·m-2 raltitrexed with intravenous infusion for 15 min,once every three weeks.On the basis of control group,the treatment group was given 5 mg·kg-1 bevacizumab with intravenous infusion,once every three weeks.Two groups were treated for 4 cycles with 3 weeks per cycle.The clinical efficacy,lesion diameter,Karnofsky performance status(KPS),and adverse drug reactions were compared between two groups.Additionally,based on follow-up results,the progression-free survival(PFS)within 12 months was compared between the two groups.Results The treatment and control groups enrolled 53 patients.After treatment,the total effective rates of treatment and control groups were 83.02%(44 cases/53 cases)and 54.72%(29 cases/53 cases)with statistically significant difference(P<0.05).After treatment,the tumor diameters of treatment and control groups were(2.44±0.30)and(3.35±0.38)cm;the KPS scores were(78.01±0.79)and(70.69±0.72)points;the PFS was(11.26±1.43)and(8.01±0.97)months,there were statistically significant differences of above indexes between two groups(all P<0.05).The adverse drug reactions in the treatment group were anemia,abnormal liver and renal function,nausea and vomiting,and leukopenia,which in the control group were gastrointestinal reaction,nausea and vomiting,abnormal liver and kidney function,blood toxicity,anemia and skin rash.The total incidence of adverse drug reactions in treatment and control groups were 11.32%and 28.30%(P>0.05).Conclusion Bevacizumab injection combined with TOMIRI can helps to enhance the clinical efficacy of advanced colorectal cancer and improve patients'quality of life,improve patient quality of life,prolong PFS,and without increasing the incidence of adverse drug reactions.
9.Rosuvastatin regulates the expression of miR-185-3p to inhibit the expression of MAML1 and iNOS affecting liver damage in rats induced by hyperlipidemia
Hai-Bin JIANG ; Rui JIANG ; Li-Jie YANG
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(18):2724-2728
Objective To investigate the effect and mechanism of rosuvastatin on liver injury induced by high fat diet in hyperlipidemia rats.Methods All rats were randomly divided into control group,model group and experimental group,with 10 rats in each group.Except the control group,hyperlipidiosis model rats were fed with high-fat diet combined with alcohol to construct hyperlipidiosis model rats.The experimental group was given 10 mg·kg-1 rosuvastatin by gavage,control group and model group were given gavage with 10 mL·kg-1 distilled water,once a day for 4 weeks.Serum lipids and liver function were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR)was used to analyze the expression of microRNA(miR)-185-3p and mastermind like transcription coactivator 1(MAML1);the expression levels of MAML1 and inducible nitric oxide synthase(iNOS)were detected by Western blot.Results The liver tissue injury scores of control group,model group and experimental group were 0.32±0.15,4.03±1.62 and 2.36±1.14;the TG levels were(4.95±0.86),(6.75±1.42)and(5.51±0.91)mmol·L-1;the TC were(2.36±0.48),(5.11±2.05)and(3.24±1.39)mmol·L-1;the LDL-C were(0.67±0.16),(1.73±0.42)and(1.03±0.25)mmol·L-1;the HDL-C were(0.72±0.23),(0.51±0.14)and(0.64±0.11)mmol·L-1;the GOT were(158.31±32.46),(253.19±49.27)and(187.52±53.46)U·L-1;the GPT values were(53.17±6.81),(79.64±13.92)and(55.63±9.11)U·L-1.Compared with the control group,the expression of miR-185-3p in the model group was significantly down-regulated,the expression of MAML1 and iNOS was significantly increased.Compared with the model group,the expression of miR-185-3p in the liver tissue of experimental group was significantly up-regulated,while the expression of MAML1 and iNOS was significantly decreased(all P<0.05).There were statistically significant differences in the above indexes between the control group and the model group(P<0.05);the above data in the model group were statistically significant compared with the experimental group(P<0.05).Conclusion Rosuvastatin inhibits the expression of MAML1 and iNOS by regulating miR-185-3p,thereby improving the liver injury induced by hyperlipidemia in rats.
10.Effects of naringin on hyperlipidemia in mice
Hai-Bin JIANG ; Rui JIANG ; Li-Jie YANG
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(19):2864-2868
Objective To investigate the effect of naringin on hyperlipidemia in mice and to elucidate its mechanism.Methods C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into control group,hyperlipidemia group and naringin group.Mice in hyperlipidemia group and naringin group were fed high-fat diet for 4 weeks,and hyperlipidemia model was established.The control group was fed normal diet.After successful modeling,naringin group mice were intragastric with 200 mg·kg-1 naringin per day,and mice in control group and hyperlipemia group were intragastric with 0.9%NaCl per day for 5 weeks.The blood of mice was collected for lipid detection.The activities of superoxide dismutase(SOD)and catalase(CAT)and the contents of malondialdehyde(MDA)and glutathione(GSH)were detected by biochemical method.Western blot was used to detect the protein expression.Results The activity of SOD in liver tissue of mice in control group,hyperlipidemia group and naringin group were(58.43±6.27),(37.16±4.10)and(51.23±4.81)U·mg prot-1,respectively;CAT activities were(176.11±13.59),(112.65±10.02)and(158.46±14.37)U·mg prot-1,respectively;the contents of MDA were(3.15±0.74),(12.62±2.07)and(5.76±1.83)U·mg prot-1;the contents of GSH were(91.52±11.47),(34.16±4.62)and(71.64±8.79)U·mg prot-1,respectively;the relative protein expression levels of induced nitric oxide synthase(iNOS)were 0.28±0.05,4.26±1.13 and 0.94±0.19;the relative protein expression levels of adenosine 5'-monophosphate activated protein kinase(AMPK)were 1.32±0.18,0.84±0.11 and 1.49±0.16,respectively;the relative protein expression levels of cholesterol regulatory element binding protein(SREBP)were 1.76±0.24,5.78±1.21 and 2.93±0.42;the relative protein expression levels of 3-hydroxy-3-methyl glutaryl coenzyme A reductase(HMGCR)were 1.69±0.18,6.13±1.38 and 3.26±0.43,respectively.The above indexes in the control group and the naringin group were significantly different from those in the hyperlipidemia group(P<0.05,P<0.01,P<0.001).Conclusion Naringin can effectively regulate the level of blood lipids,inhibit oxidative stress and apoptosis in hyperlipidemia mice,and its mechanism may be related to the regulation of AMPK/HMGCR/SREBP signaling pathway.

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