1.Traditional Chinese Medicine Regulates Signaling Pathways Related to Precancerous Lesions of Gastric Cancer: A Review
Maofu ZHANG ; Xinyu LI ; Yanyun SHEN ; Yeyuan LIU ; Jialin ZHONG ; Lulu CHEN ; Haihong ZHAO ; Zhongyang SONG ; Zhiming ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(4):297-306
Precancerous lesions of gastric cancer (PLGC) are a group of pathological changes caused by abnormalities in the structure, morphology, and differentiation of gastric mucosal epithelial cells. Since the early symptoms are hidden and non-specific, PLGC is not easy to be diagnosed and it has often developed into intermediate or advanced gastric cancer once being diagnosed and missed the best time for treatment. Accordingly, the incidence of this disease is increasing year by year, which lifts a heavy burden on the patients. The pathogenesis of PLGC is complex, involving inflammatory microenvironment, bile reflux, glycolysis, autophagy, and apoptosis. Currently, PLGC is mainly treated with anti-inflammatory and endoscopic therapies, which are difficult to curb the development of PLGC. Therefore, seeking a safe and effective therapy is an important topic of modern research. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), characterized by treatment based on syndrome differentiation and a holistic view, exerts effects via multiple pathways, mechanisms, and targets. Recent studies have confirmed that TCM can regulate the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B/mammalian target of rapamycin (PI3K/Akt/mTOR), Wnt/β-catenin, Sonic Hedgehog, nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), Janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK/STAT), hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α), neurogenic locus notch homolog protein (Notch), nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and other signaling pathways. By targeting these pathways, TCM can inhibit aerobic glycolysis, reduce oxidative stress, repair the inflammatory microenvironment, regulate cellular autophagy, and promote vascular normalization, thereby delaying or reversing PLGC. However, few researchers have systematically summarized the TCM regulation of PLGC-associated pathways. By reviewing the relevant articles at home and abroad, this paper summarized the roles of the above signaling pathways in the development of PLGC and the research progress in the regulation of signaling pathways by TCM in the treatment of PLGC, with a view to providing a new theoretical basis for the clinical research on PLGC and the drug development for this disease.
2.Molecular mechanisms underlying role of mesenchymal stem cell secretome
Jialin LI ; Yaodong ZHANG ; Yanru LOU ; Yang YU ; Rui YANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(7):1512-1522
BACKGROUND:A large number of studies have confirmed that the therapeutic effectiveness of mesenchymal stem cell secretome is comparable to that of mesenchymal stem cells,but the mechanism of its action is still unclear. OBJECTIVE:To summarize the research progress of mesenchymal stem cell secretome in recent years,to investigate the molecular mechanism of its therapeutic effect,to analyze the current problems and to look forward to the future development. METHODS:The terms"exosomes,mesenchymal stem cells secrete,extracellular vesicles,mesenchymal stem cells,mechanism"were used as English search terms in the PubMed database.Articles that were not related to the research purpose of the article and duplicated articles were excluded.At the same time,we combined the method of literature tracking.Finally,109 articles that met the criteria were incuded for the review. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The mesenchymal stem cell secretome promotes tissue repair and regeneration through delivering genetic material,immunomodulatory factors,growth factors,etc.to target cells,by activating anti-apoptotic,regulating angiogenesis,modulating fibrosis and pro-survival pathways in target cells.(2)The potential of mesenchymal stem cell secretome in disease therapy has also been confirmed.Numerous research results have shown that mesenchymal stem cell secretome can be used as a new cell-free treatment for inflammatory and degenerative diseases.(3)Mesenchymal stem cell secretome has been engineered to have more efficient therapeutic effects in recent years.However,due to the heterogeneity of the mesenchymal stem cell secretome and the complexity of its components,the exact mechanism of its therapeutic effect is still unclear.(4)At present,further research is needed to identify the key targets of mesenchymal stem cell secretome,and innovative specific and enhanced mesenchymal stem cell secretome should be developed by combining with engineering and genetic engineering technologies in the future.
3.Mechanism research progress of traditional Chinese medicine in the intervention of Parkinson’s disease by regulating the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway
Jialin YAO ; Lufeng BAI ; Yunxiang GUAN ; Baicheng QIAN ; Baoliang WANG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(6):764-768
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a common chronic neurodegenerative disease with movement disorders as the main clinical manifestation. The nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)/heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) signaling pathway is closely associated with the occurrence and progression of PD. TCM flavonoid monomers (luteolin, rutin, etc.), alkaloids (camptothecin, sinomenine, and alkaloids extracted from Uncaria rhynchophylla), terpenes (tanshinone ⅡA, carvacrol, paeoniflorin), phenols (ellagic acid, rosmarinic acid), saponins (ginsenoside RK1), and traditional Chinese medicine compounds (Wuzi yanzong pill and PD formula-2) can resist oxidative stress damage, inhibit inflammatory responses and abnormal aggregation of α-synuclein, and regulate neurotrophic factors by activating the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway, thereby alleviating dopaminergic neuronal damage.
4.Research updates on potential mechanisms of family on physical influence activity among children and adolescents
FAN Huiying, ZHANG Jialin, MA Xiao
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(3):452-456
Abstract
Family is the primary living place of children and adolescents, which has important impacts on children and adolescents physical activity. The article systematically reviews the research progress on potential mechanisms of family influence on physical activities of children and adolescents, focusing on the theoretical mechanism of intergenerational transmission on parent-child physical activities,which includes family s role in children s motivation and achievement for exercise behaviors, the integrative model of parental socialization influence and integrated model of physical activity parenting. It provides new perspectives for future research in related fields and gives more suggestions and reference for subsequent development of family enhancement programs and family-school collaborative programs.
5.Analysis on Advantages of New Integration Processing Method in Producing Area of Polygoni Multiflori Radix Praeparata
Xueying XIN ; Jialin JING ; Shuangrong GAO ; Jiangshan ZHANG ; Qianfeng GONG ; Lu LUO ; Raorao LI ; Ting LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(8):167-175
ObjectiveTo analyze the effects of new integration processing method in producing area and traditional method on the composition and pharmacological action of Polygoni Multiflori Radix Praeparata(PMRP), and to illustrate the advantages of toxicity reducing and efficacy enhancing of the decoction pieces prepared by the new method. MethodFresh Polygoni Multiflori Radix(PMR) was taken from Dao-di producing area, and was processed by new integration processing method in producing area(steaming with black bean juice under pressure of 0.1 MPa and temperature at 120 ℃ for 10.5 h) and traditional method(steaming with black bean juice under water for 36 h), respectively. Samples were collected during the processing process of the two methods, For new method, the samples were collected at 0.5, 3, 5.5, 8, 10.5 h, separately. For traditional method, the samples were collected every 4 h. High performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) was used to establish fingerprint and identify common peaks, the content of polysaccharides was determined by anthrone-sulfuric acid colorimetry at 627 nm, and the contents of anthraquinones and stilbene glycosides in different processed products were determined according to the methods under the item of determination of PMR and PMRP in the 2020 edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia. In pharmacological experiments, 90 SD rats were randomly divided into 9 groups with 10 in each group(half of male and half of female), including the blank group, and raw products, 24 h processed products under atmospheric pressure, 30 h processed products under atmospheric pressure, 8 h processed products under high pressure groups with low and high dosages(4.125, 16.5 g·kg-1). Rats were given the drug by gavage for 29 d with once a day, blood was collected from the abdominal aorta after the last administration, and the serum was isolated, the body mass and liver mass of rats were weighed and the organ index was calculated. The pathological change of liver tissue was observed by hematoxylin-eosin(HE) staining, and biochemical methods were used to detect the contents of aspartate aminotransferase(AST), alanine aminotransferase(ALT), alkaline phosphatase(ALP), γ-glutamyltransferase(GGT), lactic dehydrogenase(LDH) in serum which used as liver function indicators and the levels of superoxide dismutase(SOD), malondialdehyde(MDA), glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px) in brain tissues which used as oxidation indicators. ResultA total of 14 common peaks were identified in the fingerprint of PMR, PMRP prepared by new method and traditional method, and three of the peaks were designated as stilbene glycoside, emodin and emodin methyl ether, respectively. The characteristic peak areas of each processed products changed significantly from 0 min to 25 min, indicating that different processing methods had an effect on the contents of components with high polarity in PMRP, and the trend of the changes of the two methods was similar, with the higher degree of change in the new method. The determination results showed that compared with the traditional method, the content of polysaccharide(a kind of beneficial component in PMRP obtained by the new method) significantly increased, while the contents of stilbene glycoside and bound anthraquinone(liver-damaging ingredients) significantly decreased. The pharmacological results showed that compared with the blank group, AST and LDH levels of male rats in the low and high dose groups of 24 h processed products under atmospheric pressure and AST level of male rats in the low and high dose groups of 8 h processed products under high pressure were significantly reduced(P<0.05, P<0.01), while compared with the raw product groups with the same dose, AST and LDH levels of male rats in the low dose group of 30 h processed products under atmospheric pressure were significantly reduced(P<0.05, P<0.01), the AST levels of male rats in the low and high dose groups of 8 h processed products under high pressure were significantly decreased(P<0.01), and there was no statistical significance in the differences of biochemical indexes of female rats in each administration group as compared with those of the blank group. ConclusionThe new integration processing method in producing area of PMRP can reach the quality of relevant regulations in 8 h. The processed products obtained by this method have more advantages than the traditional method in terms of toxicity reducing and efficacy enhancing, and energy saving to avoid the loss of ingredients, which can provide ideas for the production of high-quality decoction pieces of PMRP, and the integration processing method in producing area of other roots and rhizomes of traditional Chinese medicines.
6.Prevention and Treatment of Lung Cancer by Traditional Chinese Medicine Targeting Wnt/β-catenin Signaling Pathway: A Review
Maofu ZHANG ; Zhiming ZHANG ; Zhongyang SONG ; Qian XU ; Jialin ZHONG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(8):262-270
Lung cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors in the world, with its morbidity and mortality ranking at the top. The early symptoms are not obvious, and the biological structure is complex, so many patients have missed the optimal treatment time. At present, the treatment of lung cancer in modern medicine is dominated by first-line chemotherapy and surgical treatment with platinum-containing regimen, which has relatively large side effects, poor prognosis, and a high risk of metastasis and recurrence. With the gradual rise of targeted therapy and immunotherapy for lung cancer, the overall recovery of patients with lung cancer is still poor and the survival rate is low, despite more abundant treatment methods. From the perspective of holistic concept and syndrome differentiation, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) plays an important role in the prognosis of tumor patients, with many targets, a wide range and light toxic and side effect. Modern studies have shown that the occurrence and development of lung cancer are closely related to the abnormality of multiple signaling pathways, and the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, as one of the most important pathways in cancer, is involved in the whole process of lung cancer development by regulating the expression of related signaling proteins and genes. In recent years, many studies have confirmed that TCM monomers and TCM compounds can inhibit the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) process of lung cancer and the activity of lung cancer stem cells (LCSCs) by regulating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, induce lung cancer cell apoptosis, inhibit the proliferation, invasion and migration of lung cancer cells, and thus play an anti-lung cancer role. In recent years, research in this field has made breakthroughs, but there is a lack of systematic reviews and summaries. Thus, this paper reviewed relevant literature worldwide to analyze and interpret the mechanism of TCM intervention in the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway against lung cancer. The TCM monomers targeted to regulate this signaling pathway were summarized in four categories: promoting blood circulation for removing blood stasis, clearing heat and removing dampness, clearing heat and removing toxicity, and awakening the spirit. TCM compounds included Buzhong Yiqitang, Xuefu Zhuyutang, et al. This study aims to provide new ideas for clinical research and drug development for lung cancer.
7.Advances in CT-based study of lymphatic drainage and mediastinal lymph node metastasis in non-small cell lung cancer
Yanru KANG ; Jialin SONG ; Wencheng LYU ; Hua ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2024;33(4):472-477
Mediastinal lymph node metastasis is a common metastasis pathway of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and its occurrence is closely related to lymphatic drainage pattern. NSCLC in different pulmonary lobes requires different lymphatic drainage patterns, which poses a challenge for the formulation of individualized treatment strategies. Accurate staging is the prerequisite for precision treatment of NSCLC. Computed tomography (CT) examination is an important tool for evaluating mediastinal lymph node metastasis, which is crucial for making treatment plan and evaluating patient prognosis. However, it is difficult to diagnose metastatic lymph nodes with insignificant imaging features, especially metastatic lymph nodes in zone 4 and zone 7, which are hot spots for mediastinal lymph node metastasis. However, clinical guidelines do not make clear provisions on lymph node dissection in zone 4, which makes preoperative clinical staging and prognosis evaluation of patients with NSCLC particularly important. By integrating and analyzing a large amount of data in CT images, the emerging CT radiomics technology captures subtle features that may be overlooked in conventional CT scans, showing great application prospects in improving the accuracy of non-invasive diagnosis of lymph node metastasis. This review aims to explore the mediastinal drainage pattern and the role of CT in evaluating mediastinal lymph node metastasis, in order to provide valuable imaging evidence for accurately judging mediastinal lymph node metastasis of NSCLC, formulating appropriate lymph node dissection scope, optimizing treatment strategy, and improving patient prognosis.
8.Retrospective analysis of infectious endophthalmitis secondary to ophthalmic surgery
Yin ZHANG ; Qingmin MA ; Jialin NIU ; Jianmin WANG
International Eye Science 2024;24(12):2016-2019
AIM: To investigate the pathogenic bacteria, drug resistance, therapy and prognosis of infectious endophthalmitis secondary to different ophthalmic surgeries.METHODS:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 37 patients(37 eyes)with infectious endophthalmitis secondary to different ophthalmic surgeries. All these patients were treated in the Ophthalmology Department of Hebei General Hospital between January 2009 and June 2023. The pathogenic bacteria, drug resistance and therapeutic effects of early intravitreal injection of antibiotics or vitrectomy combined with silicone oil filling were analyzed.RESULTS:There were 24 eyes following cataract phacoemulsification combined with intraocular lens implantation, 4 eyes following vitrectomy, 2 eyes following combination surgery for glaucoma and cataract, 2 eyes following anti-glaucoma surgery, 2 eyes following corneal transplantation, 2 eyes following anterior chamber puncture, and 1 eye following intravitreal injection among the 37 eyes with infectious endophthalmitis. Totally 37 samples of intraocular fluid were submitted for bacterial and fungal culture, and 20 strains of pathogenic bacteria were identified, including 17 Gram-positive bacteria, 2 Gram-negative bacteria, 1 fusarium, and 12 cases were staphylococcus epidermidis. According to the final therapy, 7 eyes only treated by intravitreal injection, 11 eyes treated by intravitreal injection and vitrectomy, and 19 eyes only treated by vitrectomy. At the last follow-up, the best corrected visual acuity(BCVA)was ≤0.05 in 15 eyes, 0.06-0.3 in 15 eyes, and 0.4-1.0 in 7 eyes. Compared to before treatment(no light perception - hand movement in 31 eyes, counting fingers -0.05 in 3 eyes, 0.06-0.3 in 3 eyes), the difference was statistically significant(P<0.001).CONCLUSION: For infectious endophthalmitis patients with relatively mild ocular manifestation and good initial visual acuity, intravitreal injection of antibiotics remains an economically viable and effective therapy option. Early vitrectomy may effectively prevent the progression of infectious endophthalmitis, reduce the number of surgeries, and significantly improve the vision outcomes.
9.Exploring Mechanism of Neferine in Promoting Vascular Regeneration Against Cerebral Ischemia Based on Mitochondrial MCU Channel
Qiman ZHANG ; Yanhua GAO ; Wenjie WU ; Wei YANG ; Chen LIU ; Shuting LI ; Bingjie CAI ; Jialin YANG ; Ying ZHANG ; Jing MA ; Shaojing LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(24):103-113
ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism of neferine(Nef) in promoting vascular regeneration against cerebral ischemia through modulation of mitochondrial calcium uniporter(MCU) ion channel. MethodTaking the area of subintestinal vessels in microvascular deficiency zebrafish as an index, the vascular regenerative efficacy of Nef was evaluated, and the median effective concentration(EC50) was calculated. Rats were randomly divided into a sham operation group, a model group, a positive drug group(butylphthalide, 6 mg·kg-1), and Nef low, medium, and high dose groups(0.125, 0.625, 3.125 μg·kg-1). Except for the sham operation group, the middle cerebral artery occlusion(MCAO) model was established in other groups. After modeling, the groups were administered the corresponding dose of drugs by gavage, while the sham operation and model groups received equal volumes of saline, once a day for 7 consecutive days. Neurobehavioral scores were assessed for each group of rats, and the infarct rate of ischemic brain tissue was calculated by 2,3,5-triphenyltetrazolium chloride(TTC) staining. The regional cerebral blood flow(rCBF) of each group was measured using a speckle contrast imaging. Immunofluorescence and Western blot were conducted to detect the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF), platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1(CD31), and hypoxia-inducible factor-1α(HIF-1α) proteins in each group. Human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVECs) were divided into the normal group, model group, positive drug group(astragaloside Ⅳ, 10 μmol·L-1), and Nef group (32 nmol·L-1). In the verification of mitochondrial protection of Nef and its mechanism in promoting vascular regeneration, the spermine(MCU agonist) and Nef+spermine group were added. HUVECs model of oxygen-glucose deprivation(OGD) was established in all groups except the normal group, the cell viability was assessed using 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide(MTT) assay, and cell migration ability was evaluated through scratch and tube formation assays. Fluorescent probes(Rhod-2 AM, Fluo-3 AM, JC-1, Calcein AM) and a cellular energy metabolism analyzer were used to analyze the mitochondrial protective effects of Nef. Molecular docking was performed to predict the binding ability of Nef with MCU and HIF-1α, and Western blot was used to detect the effects of Nef on the protein expressions of MCU, B-cell lymphoma-2 associated X protein(Bax), Caspase-3 and HIF-1α in the OGD model HUVECs. ResultThe results of vascular regeneration in microvascular deficiency zebrafish showed that compared to the normal group, the area of subintestinal vessels in the model group significantly decreased(P<0.01). Compared to the model group, different concentrations of Nef could significantly increase the area of subintestinal vessels(P<0.01), with the maximum tolerated concentration of 10.24 μmol·L-1 and the EC50 of 0.23 μmol·L-1. Anti-cerebral ischemia results on MCAO rats showed that compared to the sham operation group, the model group had a significant decrease in rCBF and a significant increase in infarct rate, while CD31 expression significantly decreased(P<0.01), and VEGF and HIF-1α protein expressions significantly increased(P<0.05). Compared to the model group, the treated groups showed significant increases in rCBF, significant reductions in infarct volume, and significant increases in CD31, VEGF, and HIF-1α protein expression(P<0.01). Cell experiment results showed that compared to the normal group, the model group had decreased cell viability and migration ability, increased intracellular Ca2+ and mitochondrial Ca2+ levels, reduced mitochondrial permeability transition pore(MPTP) opening, and decreased mitochondrial energy metabolism capability, with increased expressions of MCU, Bax, Caspase-3 and HIF-1α proteins(P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared to the model group, the Nef group showed increased cell viability and migration ability, decreased intracellular Ca2+ and mitochondrial Ca2+ levels, increased MPTP opening, enhanced mitochondrial energy metabolism capability, decreased expressions of MCU, Bax and Caspase-3 proteins, and increased HIF-1α protein expression(P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionNef can stabilize mitochondrial membrane potential and inhibit mitochondrial apoptosis. By down-regulating the expression of MCU, it suppresses the activation of intracellular Bax and Caspase-3 while activating the HIF-1α signaling pathway, enhancing the expression of VEGF and CD31, thereby promoting vascular regeneration to treat ischemic brain injury.
10.Clinical Effect of Endolymphatic Sac Decompression Combined with One or Two Semicircular Canal Obstruction in the Treatment of Stage Ⅲ or Ⅳ Meniere Disease
Guoping ZHANG ; Nan WANG ; Fen ZHANG ; Jialin JIANG ; Shuyi FENG ; Yide ZHOU
Journal of Audiology and Speech Pathology 2024;32(2):123-128
Objective To investigate the clinical effect and hearing loss of endolymphatic sac decompression(ESD)combined with one or two semicircular canal obstruction(SCO)in treating the patient with stage Ⅲ or stageⅣ Meniere disease.Methods Forty-three patients with stage Ⅲ or stage Ⅳ Meniere disease,who failed to respond to conventional conservative treatment and had the expectation of preserving residual hearing function,were enrolled in the study.They were divided into three groups according to the operation they underwent:ESD combined with lateral and posterior semicircular canal obstruction(ESD+LPSCO)13 cases,ESD combined with lateral semicircu-lar canal obstruction(ESD+LPSCO)14 cases,and ESD only 16 cases.Data of vertigo,ear fullness and tinnitus be-fore and after operation was collected,analyzed and compared.Hearing function before and after the operation was also evaluated.Results The number of vertigo attacks in the three groups(ESD+LPSCO,ESD+LSCO,and ESD)were all significantly reduced after operation.The vertigo control rate were 92.3%,78.6%and 62.5%re-spectively.Compared with pre-operation,the vertigo severity post-operation in the three groups were also signifi-cantly reduced.And the improvement rate of vertigo severity after ESD+LPSCO and ESD+LSCO were both 100%,which were significantly higher than that of ESD(68.8%).The discomfort of tinnitus and ear fullness in the three groups were significantly improved compared with that of pre-operation.The improvement rates of tinnitus in the three groups were 46.2%,50.0%and 43.8%respectively,with no significant difference.The improvement rate of ear fullness in the three groups were 61.5%,57.1%and 50.0%respectively,with no significant difference either.The proportion of patients with decreased hearing after operation in the three groups was 15.4%,7.1%and 18.8%,respectively,and the differences were insignificant.Conclusion ESD combined with one or two SCO can effectively control vertigo and other symptoms of patients with stage Ⅲ or Ⅳ Meniere's disease who had failure to conventional conservative treatment,and can preserve the residual hearing function in considerable extent.


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