1.Effects of isorhamnetin on the development of gastric cancer by up-regulating SLC25A25-AS1
Yang ZHANG ; Jing WANG ; Lisha NA ; Aoran ZENG ; Bowen PANG ; Yulin LIU
China Pharmacy 2025;36(8):932-938
OBJECTIVE To explore the effects of isorhamnetin on the development of gastric cancer through up-regulation of solute carrier family 25 member 25 antisense RNA 1(SLC25A25-AS1). METHODS Using BALB/c nude mice as the subjects, the xenograft tumor model was established by subcutaneously inoculating human gastric cancer MKN28 cells into the axillary region. The effects of low and high doses of isorhamnetin (20 and 40 mg/kg) on the tumor volume and mass in nude mice were investigated. MKN28 cells were selected and divided into control group, isorhamnetin group (70 μmol/L, similarly hereinafter), isorhamnetin+knocking down negative control group, isorhamnetin+knocking down SLC25A25-AS1 group, isorhamnetin+ overexpression negative control group and isorhamnetin+overexpressing SLC25A25-AS1 group. Effects of knocking down/ overexpressing SLC25A25-AS1 on viability, apoptosis, migration and invasion ability of isorhamnetin-treated cells were detected. After verifying the targeting relationships between microRNA-212-3p (miR-212-3p) and SLC25A25-AS1, as well as phosphatase and tensin homologue deleted on chromosome 10 (PTEN), the effects of knocking down/overexpressing SLC25A25-AS1 on the expression of miR-212-3p, PTEN mRNA, and PTEN protein in isorhamnetin-treated cells were investigated. RESULTS Compared with the model control group, tumor volume and mass of nude mice in the isorhamnetin low-dose and high-dose groups were reduced significantly, and the isorhamnetin high-dose group was significantly lower than the isorhamnetin low-dose group (P<0.05). miR-212-3p had targeting relationships with SLC25A25-AS1 and PTEN. Compared with the control group, the cell viability (intervened for 24, 48 h), migration number, invasion number and miR-212-3p expression of cells in the isorhamnetin group, isorhamnetin+knocking down negative control group and isorhamnetin+overexpressing negative control group were significantly reduced or decreased or down-regulated, while the apoptosis rate, mRNA and protein expressions of PTEN were significantly increased or up-regulated (P<0.05). Compared with isorhamnetin group and isorhamnetin+knocking down negative control group, the cell viability, migration number, invasion number and miR-212-3p expression of cells in the isorhamnetin+knocking down SLC25A25-AS1 group were significantly increased or up- regulated, while the apoptosis rate, mRNA and protein expressions of PTEN were significantly reduced or down-regulated (P< 0.05). Compared with isorhamnetin group and isorhamnetin+overexpressing negative control group, the cell viability, migration number, invasion number and miR-212-3p expression of cells in isorhamnetin+overexpressing SLC25A25-AS1 group were significantly reduced or decreased or down-regulated, while the apoptosis rate, PTEN mRNA and protein expressions were significantly increased or up-regulated (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Isorhamnetin may inhibit the development of gastric cancer by up-regulating the expression of SLC25A25-AS1, down-regulating miR-212-3p, and up-regulating the expression of PTEN, which is a downstream target of miR-212-3p.
2.Clinical application progress of femtosecond laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis
Xiaopeng LIU ; Fangfang SUN ; Xiaoxuan WANG ; Yulin LEI
International Eye Science 2025;25(7):1116-1121
With the continuous development of refractive surgery, people's focus has gradually shifted from improving vision to improving visual quality, and personalized laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis(LASIK)surgery has gradually become people's preferred choice. Femtosecond laser-assisted keratoplasty provides better advantages for personalized LASIK surgery. This article mainly introduces the commonly used femtosecond laser-assisted personalized LASIK surgery(FS-LASIK)in recent years, such as wavefront-optimized, wavefront-guided, topography-guided, Q value-guided(aspheric cutting), personalized surgery “Wavelight Plus” and personalized surgery when correcting patients with age-related inadequate accommodation. This article focuses on analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of different personalized FS-LASIK, as well as the research progress in recent years, and also focuses on comparing the differences between different personalized surgeries.
3.Mechanism of hippocampal CRHR1 regulating chronic stress-induced learning and memory impairment in early aged mice
Xinru Tu ; Jiawen Xu ; Rui Liu ; Yulin Lu ; Shu Wang ; Yuyou Yao
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2024;59(1):117-126
Objective :
To explore the mechanism of hippocampal corticotropin-releasing hormone ( CRH) receptor type 1 ( CRHR1 ) in chronic stress-induced learning and memory impairment in early aged mice.
Methods:
C57BL /6J mice aged 12 -14 months were divided into two groups according to gender,and then divided into wild type (WT) group and hippocampal CRHR1 conditional gene knockout (KN) group according to genotype.Mice in each group were randomly divided into control group and stress group,and the stress group was subjected to chronic unpredictable stress ( CUS ) for 30 days. Genotyping of mice was performed using polymerase chain reaction ( PCR) ,agarose gel electrophoresis and real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) .The new object rec- ognition experiment and Morris Water maze measured learning and memory ability.Golgi-Cox staining was used to observe damage to hippocampal neuronal dendrites. The protein expressions of target protein of rapamycin (mTOR) ,p-mTOR (Ser2448) ,ribosomal protein S6 kinase ( p70S6K) and p-p70S6K ( Thr389 / Thr412 ) were detected by Western blot.Serum levels of corticotropin releasing hormone ( CRH) were measured by ELISA.
Results :
Compared to mice without chronic stress,the cognitive coefficient of WT stress groups decreased after chron- ic stress,and the difference was statistically significant (P <0. 05) ,while there was no significant difference in cognitive coefficient of KN stress groups before and after chronic stress.Compared with the WT stress group,the escape latency of the WT control group was shortened (P<0. 05) ,and the number of crossing the platform and tar- get quadrant increased (P <0. 01) ,and there was no significant difference in the KN groups above. Compared with the WT control group,the WT stress group had a significant reduction in the neuronal complexity in the hipp- ocampal CA1,CA3 and DG regions (P <0. 05) and significant reductions in the expression of p-mTOR and p- p70S6K in the hippocampus (P<0. 05) .There was no significant difference in the expression of p-mTOR between the KN stress group and the KN control group (P>0. 05) ,except that the expression of p-mTOR in the hippocam- pus of the female group decreased (P<0. 05) .In addition,the serum level of CRH in the stress group was higher than that in the control group (P<0. 01) .
Conclusion
Hippocampal CRHR1 regulates learning and memory im- pairment and neuronal dendrite damage in early aged mice induced by chronic stress.The mechanism may be that high levels of CRH induced by chronic stress cannot bind to CRHR1 receptor,thereby enhancing the expression of down-regulated mTOR / p70S6K signaling pathway.
4.Expression and Clinical Significance of MIS18BP1 in Bladder Cancer Tissues
Wenjing CAO ; Yulin WANG ; Yuqing ZHAI ; Zongliang ZHANG ; Jiangshui YUAN ; Weiqing SONG
Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2024;51(3):163-168
Objective To explore the expression, correlation with clinicopathologic parameters, and clinical significance of MIS18 binding protein 1 (MIS18BP1) in bladder cancer. Methods TCGA and GEO databases were used to analyze the mRNA expression of MIS18BP1 in tumors and controls, and the results were verified via qRT-PCR. UALCAN online database was utilized in the analysis of the expression of MIS18BP1 and its correlation with clinicopathological parameters and the degree of immune cell infiltration. Immunohistochemistry was employed to analyze the expression of MIS18BP1 in bladder cancer and its relationship with clinicopathological features. The ROC curve was applied to evaluate the diagnostic value of MIS18BP1 mRNA in bladder cancer. Results Bioinformatics analysis and qRT-PCR results revealed the increased expression of MIS18BP1 mRNA in bladder cancer compared with that in the control group (
5.Pathogenesis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Modulating Effect of Chinese Medicine: A Review
Enguo ZOU ; Tianyu HUANG ; Mulan WANG ; Chenliang ZHA ; Qin GONG ; Weifeng ZHU ; Yulin FENG ; Liangji LIU ; Jun LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(10):280-289
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), as a progressive lung disease, has a poor prognosis and no reliable and effective therapies. IPF is mainly treated by organ transplantation and administration of chemical drugs, which are ineffective and induce side effects, failing to meet the clinical needs. Therefore, developing safer and more effective drugs has become an urgent task, which necessitates clear understanding of the pathogenesis of IPF. The available studies about the pathogenesis of IPF mainly focus on macrophage polarization, epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), oxidative stress, and autophagy, while few studies systematically explain the principles and links of the pathogeneses. According to the traditional Chinese medicine theory, Qi deficiency and blood stasis and Qi-Yang deficiency are the key pathogeneses of IPF. Therefore, the Chinese medicines or compound prescriptions with the effects of replenishing Qi and activating blood, warming Yang and tonifying Qi, and eliminating stasis and resolving phlegm are often used to treat IPF. Modern pharmacological studies have shown that such medicines play a positive role in inhibiting macrophage polarization, restoring redox balance, inhibiting EMT, and regulating cell autophagy. However, few studies report how Chinese medicines regulate the pathways in the treatment of IPF. By reviewing the latest articles in this field, we elaborate on the pathogenesis of IPF and provide a comprehensive overview of the mechanism of the active ingredients or compound prescriptions of Chinese medicines in regulating IPF. Combining the pathogenesis of IPF with the modulating effects of Chinese medicines, we focus on exploring systemic treatment options for IPF, with a view to providing new ideas for the in-depth study of IPF and the research and development of related drugs.
6.Paeoniflorin Induces Apoptosis in NSCLC Cells via Activating Hippo Signaling Pathway
Yan LI ; Liang PENG ; Lifeng JIANG ; Sheng WANG ; Ge WANG ; Xiaolin YU ; Yulin YAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(12):39-44
ObjectiveTo observe the apoptosis induced by paeoniflorin (PF) in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells and explore its mechanism. MethodCell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) was used to detect the inhibition rates of H1299, H292 and A549 cells with different concentrations of PF (2.5, 5, 10, 20, 25 µmol·L-1), and to screen suitable concentrations of PF and experimental cells. The inhibitory effect of PF on lung cancer cells was detected by clone formation assay. The effect of PF on cell apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry with annexin V-FITC/propidium iodide (PI) double staining. With the right concentration of drugs, levels of apoptosis-associated protein B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax), cleaved Caspase-3 and Caspase-3 were detected by Western blot. At the same time, the molecular expressions of hypoxia inducible factor -1α (HIF-1α) and Hippo signaling pathway were determined. ResultCompared with the blank group, PF significantly inhibited the growth of H1299, H292 and A549 cells of human lung cancer (P<0.01). PF significantly induced apoptosis in A549 cells (P<0.01), decreased the Bcl-2/Bax ratio (P<0.01), and significantly increased the cleaved Caspase-3 expression (P<0.01). Compared with those in the blank group, the expression levels of HIF-1α, transcriptional coactivator with PDZ-binding motif (TAZ), large tumor suppressor 1 (LATS1), Mps one binding 1 (MOB1) and Yes-associated protein (YAP) in A549 cells of the PF treatment group were significantly decreased (P<0.01), while the expressions of p-LATS1, p-MOB1 and p-YAP were significantly increased (P<0.01). At the same time, there was no significant effect on the expression levels of phosphorylated mammalian Ste20-like kinase 1 (p-MST1) and MST1, which did not reach a statistical difference. ConclusionAll data demonstrated that PF showed an anti-tumor effect by improving hypoxic conditions and inhibiting the abnormally activated Hippo signaling pathway, thereby inducing and promoting apoptosis in non-small cell lung cancer.
7.Development and validation of a prediction model for severe community-acquired pneumonia in adults based on peripheral blood inflammatory indicators
Shuang CHEN ; Haike LEI ; Xinyi TANG ; Jiao WANG ; Ling LIU ; Weibo HU ; Yulin HUANG ; Jian'e HU ; Xiangju XING ; Zailin YANG
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;45(3):282-288
Objective To explore the development and validation of a prediction model for severe communi-ty-acquired pneumonia in adults based on peripheral blood inflammatory indicators.Methods Venous blood samples of 204 community-acquired pneumonia in adults patients admitted to 7 hospitals in Chongqing area from April 2021 to August 2022 were collected to detect C-reactive protein(CRP),peripheral white blood cell count(WBC),neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio(NLR),cytokines,lymphocyte subgroups and neutrophil CD64 index.All of patients were divided into a training group and a validation group according to the time of admis-sion.Univariate and multivariate Logistic regression were used to analyze the data of the training group,the characteristic factors of severe progression for pneumonia were selected to construct the nomogram model,and the data of the validation group was used to verify the model.The receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve,calibration curve and decision curve analysis(DCA)were used to evaluate the prediction ability of the model for severe community-acquired pneumonia in adults.Results Logistic regression analysis showed that age,CRP,WBC,interleukin(IL)-4/interferon gamma ratio and IL-6/IL-10 ratio were independent risk factors for severe community-acquired pneumonia in adults.The area under the ROC curve of the nomogram model in the training group and the validation group was 0.893 and 0.880,respectively.The calibration curve and DCA results shown that the model had a good prediction effect for severe community-acquired pneumonia in adults.Conclusion The inflammatory indicators included in this model are simple and easy to obtain clinically.This model with good differentiation and accuracy,it can be used as a practical tool to predict severe community-ac-quired pneumonia in adults,and has certain clinical application value.
8.Efficacy and safety of enhanced external counterpulsation in elderly patients with acute ischemic stroke complicated by coronary heart disease
Lina MA ; Yuqiao ZHENG ; Yulin WANG ; Ning XIANG ; Jingyuan LI ; Xuehui QIN
Chinese Journal of Geriatric Heart Brain and Vessel Diseases 2024;26(2):175-178
Objective To explore the efficacy and safety of enhanced external counterpulsation(EECP)in elderly patients with acute ischemic stroke(AIS)complicated by coronary heart dis-ease(CHD).Methods A total of 65 AIS patients with CHD admitted in our hospital from Janu-ary to June 2023 were recruited and randomly divided into a control group(drug secondary pre-vention,n=32)and a treatment group(drug combined with EECP therapy,n=33).Their NIHSS score,mRS score and Canadian Cardiovascular Society(CCS)angina grade were evaluated before and after treatment and compared between the two groups.The incidences of recurrent ischemic stroke,new hemorrhagic stroke and major adverse cardiovascular events(MACE)were also recor-ded during treatment.Results The NIHSS score and mRS score were significantly decreased in both groups after treatment(P<0.01).After treatment,the NIHSS score(2.67±1.63 vs 3.56± 1.83),mRS score[1.0(0.0,1.0)vs 2.0(1.0,2.0)]and CCS grade[1.0(1.0,2.0)vs 2.0(1.0,2.0)]were obviously lower in the treatment group than the control group(P<0.05,P<0.01).There were no statistical differences in the incidence rates of recurrent ischemic stroke,new-onset hem-orrhagic stroke,and MACE between the control group and the treatment group(9.4%vs 6.1%,6.3%vs 3.0%,12.5%vs 6.1%,P>0.0 5).Conclusion EECP is a safe and effective treatment option for elderly AIS patients with CHD.
9.Interaction Between Bruceoside B and Intestinal Flora and Its Inhibitory Effect on Human Lung Cancer A549 Cells
Lingyu SHI ; Wenmin WANG ; Yulin FENG ; Shilin YANG ; Yang WAN ; Daofeng CHEN ; Quan WEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(13):160-166
ObjectiveTo explore the interaction between bruceoside B and gut microbiota and the inhibitory activity of its metabolites on human lung cancer A549 cells, and to explore the value of bruceoside B in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC). MethodBruceoside B was co-incubated with the human gut microbiota under anoxic conditions in vitro, and ultra high performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-time-of-flight mass spectrometry(UPLC-Q-TOF-MS) was used to analyze the metabolic transformation products. Cell counting kit-8(CCK-8) assay was performed to determine the effects of bruceoside B and its metabolites on the proliferation of human lung cancer A549 cells and the half inhibitory concentration(IC50) was calculated. Five healthy male rats were gavaged with bruceoside B(2 mg·kg-1) for 7 days after adaptive feeding. The feces of rats were collected before and after administration. 16S rRNA sequencing was used to assess gut microbiota. ResultBruceoside B was mainly metabolized to brusatol by human gut microbiota, the IC50 of bruceoside B and the conversion product to A549 cells were 1 755.50, 19.57 μmol·L-1, respectively, and the conversion product had a better activity at inhibiting A549 cells proliferation than bruceoside B. Additionally, The results of intestinal flora analysis showed no significant differences in α diversity and β diversity of gut microbiota after administration. In terms of species abundance, at the phylum level, bruceoside B decreased the relative abundance of Actinobacteriota and Proteobacteria, increased the relative abundance of Firmicutes, Patescibacteria and Cyanobacteria. At the genus level, bruceoside B decreased the relative abundance of Staphylococcus, Aerococcus and Psychrobacter, increased the relative abundance of Romboutsia, Lactobacillus, Clostridium sensu stricto 1, Norank-f-norank-o-Clostridia-UCG-014, Turicibacter, Allobaculum and Candidatus Saccharimonas. The results of functional prediction showed that the gut microbiota functional compositions were relatively stable. ConclusionBruceoside B can be deglycosylated by intestinal flora and converted into brusatol, with a significant increase in antitumor activity. The administration of bruceoside B will not cause significant changes in the structure and function of the intestinal flora, resulting in intestinal microecological balance disorders, and the administration appears to be beneficial to the intestinal flora of NSCLC patients.
10.The Multicenter Cross-sectional Study on the Distribution Characteristics of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome Elements in Type 2 Diabetes Macroangiopathy
Yulin LENG ; Hong GAO ; Xiaoxu FU ; Gang XU ; Hongyan XIE ; Xingwei ZHUO ; Xiaoqin ZHOU ; Yi YANG ; Xiaoli YUAN ; Zhibiao WANG ; Chunguang XIE
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(17):1794-1801
ObjectiveTo explore the distribution characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome elements of macroangiopathy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and the key elements of occurrence, development and progression of disease. MethodsA multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted to enroll 445 T2DM patients from five hospitals, and according to the presence or absence of macroangiopathy, the patients were divided into a T2DM group (120 cases) and a diabetic macroangiopathy (DM) group (325 cases). Patients in DM group were divided into grade Ⅰ, Ⅱ, Ⅲ and Ⅳ according to the peripheral vascular color Doppler ultrasound results and the vascular anomalies classification standard. The general data including gender, age, duration of T2DM and body mass index (BMI) were collected, and the data of four examinations were obtained for syndrome differentiation. According to the diagnostic criteria of TCM syndrome elements, the patients can be divided into 9 patterns including qi deficiency, blood deficiency, yin deficiency, yang deficiency, qi stagnation, blood stasis, excess heat, and excess cold. The general data and distribution of TCM syndrome elements were compared between the two groups. The distribution of TCM syndrome elements in different vascular anomalies grades in the DM group was analyzed. Logistic regression analysis was used to explore the influence of various TCM syndrome elements on the occurrence of macroangiopathy in T2DM. ResultsThere was no significant difference in gender and BMI between groups (P>0.05). The age and duration of diabetes in the DM group were older and longer than those in the T2DM group (P<0.01). With the increase of age and prolonged course of disease, the severity of diabetic macroangiopathy increases gradually (P<0.05 or P<0.01). There was no significant difference in BMI and course of disease among the different TCM syndrome elements (P>0.05). The average age of patients with blood stasis syndrome was the oldest (P<0.05). There was significant difference in gender distribution between the excess heat syndrome and yin deficiency syndrome (P<0.05). A total of 240 TCM syndrome elements were extracted from the T2DM group, while 731 TCM syndrome elements extracted from the DM group. The top two high-frequency syndrome elements in the two groups were qi deficiency and yin deficiency, with a frequency of larger than 50%. The distribution of phlegm-damp syndrome and blood-stasis syndrome were significantly higher in the DM group than in the T2DM group (P<0.01). There were significant differences in the distribution of qi deficiency syndrome, yin deficiency syndrome, phlegm-damp syndrome, blood stasis syndrome, and excess heat syndrome among different grades of vascular anomalies (P<0.01); qi deficiency and yin deficiency were both high-frequency TCM syndrome elements in patients at grades 0 to Ⅲ; phlegm-damp syndrome increased in frequency with the progression of the disease from grades 0 to Ⅳ, and the frequency of blood stasis syndrome showed an overall upward trend. The frequency of phlegm-dampness syndrome increased from grades 0 to Ⅳ with the progression of the disease, and the frequency of blood stasis syndrome showed an overall upward trend. Logistic regression analysis showed that phlegm-damp syndrome and blood stasis syndrome were important TCM syndrome elements related to the vascular anomalies degree of macrovascular disease in T2DM (P<0.05 or P<0.01). ConclusionQi deficiency and yin deficiency are the basic TCM syndrome elements throughout the whole process of T2DM and diabetic macrovascular disease. Phlegm-damp and blood stasis are related to the degree of vascular anomalies in diabetic macrovascular disease and are the key TCM syndrome elements in the progression of macroangiopathy in T2DM.


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