1.Effect of Modified Wenyang Sanjie Prescription on Th1/Th2 Balance and Tumor Microangiogenesis in Lung Cancer Tumor-bearing Mice
Xinxin WANG ; Junhui GUO ; Honglin LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(17):127-134
ObjectiveTo study the tumor inhibition and T helper cell (Th)1/Th2 balance regulation effect of modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription on lung cancer tumor-bearing mice and to elaborate its mechanism. MethodsA mouse model bearing a lung cancer tumor was established by subcutaneous injection of Lewis lung cancer cells into the armpit and was randomly divided into lung cancer model group, low-dose, medium-dose, and high-dose groups of modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription, and positive control group, with 12 mice per group. The low-dose, medium-dose, and high-dose groups of modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription were given modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription by dosing at 2.5, 5, 10 g·kg-1, once a day, respectively. The positive control group was intraperitoneally injected with cisplatin (2 mg·kg-1), once every other day, for a total of 30 days. Serum interferon (IFN)-γ, interleukin (IL)-2, IL-4, IL-6, and IL-10 were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and spleen index, thymus index, and tumor growth inhibition rate were calculated. Tumor microvascular density was determined by immunohistochemistry, and tumor hypoxia inducible-factor (HIF)-1α, epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) mRNA were determined by Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The protein levels of HIF-1α, EGFR, and VEGF were determined by Western blot. ResultsCompared with lung cancer model group, IFN-γ and IL-2 were increased in the modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription groups and positive control group, while IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, spleen index, thymus index, tumor weight, and tumor microvascular density were decreased, as well as HIF-1α, EGFR, and VEGF mRNA and protein levels (P<0.05). Compared to the low-dose group of modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription, IFN-γ and IL-2 were increased in the medium-dose and high-dose groups of modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription, while IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, spleen index, thymus index, tumor weight, and tumor microvascular density were decreased, as well as HIF-1α, EGFR, and VEGF mRNA and protein levels (P<0.05). IFN-γ and IL-2 were increased in the high-dose group of modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription compared to the medium-dose group of modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription, and IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, spleen index, thymus index, tumor weight, and tumor microvascular density were decreased, as well as HIF-1α, EGFR, and VEGF mRNA and protein levels (P<0.05). ConclusionModified Wenyang Sanjie prescription can significantly inhibit microangiogenesis, regulate Th1/Th2 balance, inhibit tumor growth, and significantly inhibit the progression of lung cancer in mice.
2.Effect of Modified Wenyang Sanjie Prescription on Th1/Th2 Balance and Tumor Microangiogenesis in Lung Cancer Tumor-bearing Mice
Xinxin WANG ; Junhui GUO ; Honglin LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(17):127-134
ObjectiveTo study the tumor inhibition and T helper cell (Th)1/Th2 balance regulation effect of modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription on lung cancer tumor-bearing mice and to elaborate its mechanism. MethodsA mouse model bearing a lung cancer tumor was established by subcutaneous injection of Lewis lung cancer cells into the armpit and was randomly divided into lung cancer model group, low-dose, medium-dose, and high-dose groups of modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription, and positive control group, with 12 mice per group. The low-dose, medium-dose, and high-dose groups of modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription were given modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription by dosing at 2.5, 5, 10 g·kg-1, once a day, respectively. The positive control group was intraperitoneally injected with cisplatin (2 mg·kg-1), once every other day, for a total of 30 days. Serum interferon (IFN)-γ, interleukin (IL)-2, IL-4, IL-6, and IL-10 were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and spleen index, thymus index, and tumor growth inhibition rate were calculated. Tumor microvascular density was determined by immunohistochemistry, and tumor hypoxia inducible-factor (HIF)-1α, epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) mRNA were determined by Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The protein levels of HIF-1α, EGFR, and VEGF were determined by Western blot. ResultsCompared with lung cancer model group, IFN-γ and IL-2 were increased in the modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription groups and positive control group, while IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, spleen index, thymus index, tumor weight, and tumor microvascular density were decreased, as well as HIF-1α, EGFR, and VEGF mRNA and protein levels (P<0.05). Compared to the low-dose group of modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription, IFN-γ and IL-2 were increased in the medium-dose and high-dose groups of modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription, while IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, spleen index, thymus index, tumor weight, and tumor microvascular density were decreased, as well as HIF-1α, EGFR, and VEGF mRNA and protein levels (P<0.05). IFN-γ and IL-2 were increased in the high-dose group of modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription compared to the medium-dose group of modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription, and IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, spleen index, thymus index, tumor weight, and tumor microvascular density were decreased, as well as HIF-1α, EGFR, and VEGF mRNA and protein levels (P<0.05). ConclusionModified Wenyang Sanjie prescription can significantly inhibit microangiogenesis, regulate Th1/Th2 balance, inhibit tumor growth, and significantly inhibit the progression of lung cancer in mice.
3.Role and mechanism of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells on polycystic ovary syndrome
Qiwei LIU ; Junhui ZHANG ; Yuan YANG ; Jinjuan WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(7):1015-1020
BACKGROUND:At present,many drugs used in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome are super-designated drugs,and the treatment of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome still faces great challenges.Studies have shown that human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells can repair ovarian function,but few studies have reported their therapeutic effect on polycystic ovary syndrome. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the therapeutic effect of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells on polycystic ovary syndrome,and to preliminarily explore the correlation between mitochondrial autophagy and the improvement of polycystic ovary syndrome by human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells. METHODS:Polycystic ovary syndrome mouse model was established by subcutaneous injection of dehydroepiandrosterone for 20 days into C57BL/6J mice.Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells(2×106)were injected through the caudal vein.After treatment,vaginal secretions were collected for 10 consecutive days to detect the estrus cycle of mice.At 2 weeks after treatment,the levels of sex hormones in the peripheral blood of mice,including luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone,were detected by ELISA.Hematoxylin-eosin staining was used to evaluate ovarian histopathology.Finally,mitochondrial autophagy in ovaries was observed by transmission electron microscopy. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)After human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell therapy,follicles at different stages(primitive follicles,primary follicles,and secondary follicles)appeared in the ovary of polycystic ovary syndrome mice,and luteal tissue could be seen,indicating that ovulation function of mice was effectively improved.(2)Polycystic ovary syndrome mice treated with human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells had sex hormone levels.(3)Untreated polycystic ovary syndrome mice were found to be in the estrous stage for a long time,lacking estrous interphase and estrous phase,but after human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell therapy,the estrous cycle returned to a normal level.(4)After treatment with human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells,the mitochondrial autophagy of polycystic ovary syndrome mice was significantly reduced.(5)The results show that human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells can effectively improve the symptoms of endocrine disorders and promote ovulation in polycystic ovary syndrome mice,which may be related to the inhibition of mitochondrial autophagy.
4.METTL3-mediated m6A methylation regulates lipopolysaccharide-induced endothelial cell permeability changes
Jianfeng WANG ; Huilin YU ; Youxin YU ; Junhui SONG ; Chengying MENG ; Wei JIANG ; Delin HU
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2024;59(6):1023-1028
Objective To explore the molecular mechanism of N6-methyladenosine(m6A)methylation mediated by methyltransferase 3(METTL3)in regulating lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced endothelial cell permeability changes.Methods Human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVECs)were cultured in vitro.HUVECs were treated with LPS 50,125,250,500,1 000,2 000 ng/ml for 24 h.METTL3 mRNA expression was detected by Real-time PCR.After HUVECs were intervened with 500 ng/ml for 24 h,the methylation level of m6A was detec-ted,and cell permeability was measured by cell permeability test.Real-time PCR and Western blot were used to detect mRNA and protein expression of intercellular junction proteins(Claudin-5,Occludin and VE-caherin).METTL3 overexpressed stable cell lines were constructed to measure the changes of m6A methylation level and per-meability of endothelial cells during METTL3 overexpression.Results Compared to the control group,LPS inhibi-ted the expression of HUVECs METTL3 mRNA,decreased the methylation of m6A,increased the cell permeabili-ty,and decreased the mRNA and protein expression of intercellular junction proteins(Claudin-5,Occludin and VE-Caherin).When METTL3 was overexpressed,the m6A methylation levels of endothelial cells were enhanced,and the increase of endothelial cell permeability induced by LPS was reversed.Conclusion METTL3-mediated m6A methylation can improve the permeability of endothelial cells induced by sepsis.
5.Assessment of suicidal ideation of burn patients in hospital based on international scale
Xiaobei SHI ; Yinqiu MENG ; Junhui SONG ; Xingzhao LI ; Yueyang FANG ; Dongmei WANG ; Xiangyang ZHANG ; Yexiang SUN
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2024;59(8):1471-1476
Objective To analyze and verify the factors influencing the prediction model of suicidal ideation of burn patients in hospital based on international scale.Methods The clinical data of 194 burn patients treated in hospi-tal were retrospectively analyzed.General data questionnaire,ISI,HAMD,HAMA,ASDS and BSHS-B were used to evaluate the influencing factors of suicidal ideation.According to the presence or absence of suicidal ideation,the patients were divided into the suicidal ideation group and the non-suicidal ideation group.The baseline data be-tween the groups were compared,univariate screening of meaningful variables was conducted,and multivariate Lo-gistic regression modeling was further conducted.ROC analysis evaluated model differentiation,and internal verifi-cation was conducted.Results According to the baseline data analysis results,there were no statistically signifi-cant differences in age,BMI,years of education,smoking history,estimated percentage of burned area,head and neck burns,hip and perineal burns,and pain scores in the suicidal ideation group(21/194)compared with the non-suicidal ideation group(173/194).Gender(P=0.047),presence or absence of trunk burn(P=0.022),severity of burn(moderate burn:P=0.002;severe burn:P=0.458;extremely severe burn:P=0.169),ISI score(P=0.001),HAMD score(P=0.001),HAMA score(P<0.001),ASDS score(P=0.003),BSHS-B score(P=0.011)had statistical significance.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that the severity of burn(moderate burn:OR=0.103,P=0.009;severe burn:OR=0.351,P=0.223;extremely severe burn:OR=0.103,P=0.095)and HAMA score(OR=1.136,P=0.007)were independent influencing factors for burn patients with suicidal ideation.The Logistic regression prediction model was established by two independent influ-encing factors.ROC analysis results showed that the model had good differentiation(AUC=0.880,95%CI:0.808-0.952,P<0.001)and the internal verification accuracy was 79.38%.Conclusion The prediction model built on the basis of two independent influencing factors,burn severity and HAMA score,has a good predic-tion accuracy,which is helpful for clinicians to intervene as soon as possible for burn patients with suicidal ideation in hospital,in order to reduce the incidence and enrich clinical psychological research.
6.A case of tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome complicated with Fanconi syndrome and literature review
Ying XU ; Xinyu ZHANG ; Qinglian WANG ; Junhui ZHEN ; Xiang LIU
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2024;40(1):56-60
The clinical diagnosis of tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis (TINU) syndrome combined with Fanconi syndrome is relatively rare. The paper reports a 47-year-old female patient of TINU syndrome with hypokalemia, hypophosphatemia, hypouricemia and renal impairment as initial symptoms followed by uveitis. Serological tests showed that the patient also met the diagnostic criteria of Fanconi syndrome. Renal tissue pathology confirmed tubular interstitial injury, manifested as interstitial nephritis with acute tubular injury. Ophthalmic examination confirmed iritis in the right eye. After excluding other primary diseases, the patient was diagnosed as TINU syndrome with Fanconi syndrome. After glucocorticoid therapy, ocular symptoms, renal impairment and electrolyte disturbance were significantly improved.
7.Transcranial magnetic stimulation can alleviate sleep disorders in children with cerebral palsy
Jun WANG ; Yuhang ZHANG ; Lijie ZHOU ; Yangyang CAO ; Ru WANG ; Chunya SU ; Junhui WANG ; Bingbing LI ; Dengna ZHU ; Huachun XIONG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2024;46(2):134-138
Objective:To observe any effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on sleep disorders among children with cerebral palsy (CP).Methods:A total of 102 children with CP and disordered sleep were randomly divided into an experimental group and a control group, each of 51. All were given routine rehabilitation and sleep health education, but the experimental group additionally received rTMS for two weeks. The polysomnography (PSG) results of the two groups were recorded and analyzed.Results:The PSG parameters had improved greatly in both groups after the treatment. The percentage of N2 sleep (depth of sleep during light sleep) in the severe cerebral palsy group and of N3 sleep (depth of sleep during deep sleep) in the moderate cerebral palsy group had increased significantly more than in the mild cerebral palsy group, on average. After the intervention the percentages of N2 and N3 in those with mixed cerebral palsy and of N3 in those with involuntary motor cerebral palsy had increased significantly more than in those with spastic cerebral palsy, on average.Conclusion:rTMS treatment can improve the sleep disorders of children with cerebral palsy, especially N2 sleep among children with moderate to severe cerebral palsy, N3 sleep in cases of mixed or dyskinetic CP.
8.Epidemiological characteristics of respiratory pathogens in children at a hospital in Xi’an from 2023 to 2024
Yang XIAO ; Shangdong YANG ; Wen XI ; Junhui LIU ; Fang WANG
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2024;45(6):999-1006
[Objective] To investigate the status and epidemiological characteristics of suspected acute respiratory tract infection (ARIS) in children at The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University from July 2023 to June 2024, so as to provide evidence for the prevention and treatment of children in this area. [Methods] A total of 12 169 throat swab samples were collected from children with ARIS during this period, including 6 535 male children and 5 634 female children, with an age of M(Q
9.Effect of peripheral defocus spectacle lenses and orthokeratology lenses on myopia progression control and vision-related quality of life in children
Haitao ZHOU ; Minglong ZUO ; Jia LANG ; Ting SHEN ; Xiaoyan LYU ; Junhui ZHANG ; Yuanyuan WANG
International Eye Science 2024;24(10):1629-1633
AIM:To explore the effect of the peripheral defocus spectacle lenses and orthokeratology(OK)on the control of myopia progression and the impact on vision related quality of life in children and adolescents.METHODS:Prospective study. A total of 237 children initially diagnosed with myopia in the ophthalmology department of Huzhou Central Hospital from January 2021 to January 2022 were selected and divided into two groups according to different correction methods: peripheral defocus spectacle lenses group(105 cases, 105 eyes)and OK lens group(132 cases, 132 eyes). The Vision Related Quality of Life Questionnaire for Primary and Secondary School Students was used to follow up the both groups of myopic children, and the best corrected visual acuity(BCVA), spherical equivalent(SE), and axial length(AL)were recorded at the first visit and 1 a of follow-up.RESULTS:After wearing lenses for 1 a, both the peripheral defocus spectacle lenses group and OK lens group showed an increase in SE and AL, but there was no statistical difference between two groups(P>0.05). The changes in SE and AL in the peripheral defocus spectacle lenses group were greater than those in the OK lens group(all P=0.001). After 1 a of follow-up, in the emotional dimension scores, the peripheral defocus spectacle lenses group of children's vision-related quality of life scales scored higher than in the OK lens group(P<0.05). Compared with the baseline value, the change in the emotional dimension scores of the OK lens group was greater than that in the peripheral defocus spectacle lens group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:OK lenses are superior to peripheral defocus spectacle lenses in controlling the progression of myopia in children and adolescents. Both correction methods can significantly improve myopic children's vision-related quality of life, with OK lenses being better at improving the emotional dimension of vision-related quality of life.
10.Epileptic phenotype spectrum of SLC6A1 gene mutations and their genotype-phenotype correlation
Jie WANG ; Xin XIE ; Junhui ZHU ; Jingjing JI ; Chuanfang CHENG
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2024;23(11):1129-1139
Objective:To explore the epileptic phenotype spectrum of SLC6A1 gene mutations and their genotype-phenotype correlation. Methods:Four hundred patients with epilepsy of unknown etiology admitted to Epilepsy Center, Department of Neurology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University from July 2019 to July 2024 were enrolled to screen the SLC6A1 gene mutations; the clinical characteristics, mutation pathogenicity, and changes of hydrogen bond between amino acids, stability and amino acid hydrophobicity of SLC6A1 gene encoded proteins caused by missense mutations in patients with SLC6A1 gene mutations were analyzed. At the same time, a comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, HGMD and CNKI databases to collect the publicly reported SLC6A1 gene mutations related to epilepsy up to September 8, 2024; differences in proportion of missense mutations between the two most common and featured epileptic phenotypes and proportion of missense mutations in loops of SLC6A1 gene coding proteins were analyzed. Results:Five patients carried SLC6A1 gene mutations in 400 patients with epilepsy of unknown etiology: 2 had de novo heterozygous canonical splice site mutations (c.850-1G>A and c.1324-1G>A), with phenotypes as partial epilepsy combined with severe development delay and childhood absence epilepsy combined with mild developmental delay; 2 had de novo heterozygous missense mutations (c.187G>A/p.Gly63Ser and c.1081C>A/p.Pro361Thr), with phenotypes as partial epilepsy combined with mild development delay and generalized epilepsy combined with severe development delay; and one had heterozygous missense mutation of unknown origin (c.700G>A/p.Gly234Ser), with phenotype as Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Four de novo mutations were evaluated as having pathogenic or likely pathogenic features, and one mutation of unknown origin was evaluated as of uncertain significance. In addition, 3 missense mutations caused significant changes in number or bonding form of hydrogen bonds between amino acids of the encoded proteins, with obviously decreased stability and hydrophobicity of the encoded proteins. (2) Results of literature analysis showed that 84 SLC6A1 mutations have been reported to be associated with epilepsy; combined with the genetic results in this study, a total of 89 SLC6A1 mutations were identified, including 53 missense mutations, 33 nonsense mutations, and 3 in-frame/in-del mutations; 7 epilepsy phenotypes were involved, including 38 patients with myoclonic atonic epilepsy (MAE), 16 with epilepsy, 12 with epileptic encephalopathy, 8 with childhood absence epilepsy, 6 with childhood-onset epilepsy, 6 with generalized epilepsy, and 3 with focal epilepsy. No significant difference in proportion of missense mutations was noted between MAE and epileptic encephalopathy patients ( P>0.05); however, the proportion of missense mutations in loops of the epileptic encephalopathy patients was significantly higher than that of the MAE patients ( P<0.05). Conclusion:SLC6A1 gene mutations can cause complex and diverse epilepsy phenotype spectrum, and most patients are accompanied by developmental delay; subregional effect of the encoded protein molecules may be a potential mechanism for different clinical phenotypes between MAE and epileptic encephalopathy caused by SLC6A1 gene mutations.


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