1.Mechanism of Ferroptosis in Regulating Chronic Heart Failure and Traditional Chinese Medicine Prevention and Treatment Based on Qi Deficiency and Stagnation: A Review
Ziyang YUAN ; Yan ZHANG ; Wei ZHANG ; Yaqin WANG ; Wenjun MAO ; Guo YANG ; Xuewei WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(2):248-255
Chronic heart failure (CHF) is the final stage of cardiovascular diseases. It is a complex syndrome, with dyspnea and edema as the main clinical manifestations, and it is characterized by complex disease conditions, difficult cure, and high mortality. Ferroptosis, a new type of programmed cell death, is different from other types of programmed cell death. Ferroptosis is iron-dependent, accompanied by lipid peroxide accumulation and mitochondrial shrinkage, becoming a hot research topic. Studies have confirmed that ferroptosis plays a key role in the occurrence and development of CHF. The regulation of ferroptosis may become a potential target for the treatment of CHF in the future. The theory of Qi deficiency and stagnation refers to the pathological state of original Qi deficiency and abnormal transportation and distribution of Qi, blood, and body fluid, which has guiding significance for revealing the pathogenesis evolution of some chronic diseases. We believe that Qi deficiency and stagnation is a summary of the pathogenesis of ferroptosis in CHF. Deficiency of Qi (heart Qi) is the root cause of CHF, and stagnation (phlegm turbidity and blood stasis) is the branch of this disease. The two influence each other in a vicious circle to promote the development of this disease. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) plays an important role in the treatment of CHF, improving the prognosis and quality of life of CHF patients. This paper explores the correlation between the theory of Qi deficiency and stagnation and the mechanism of ferroptosis in CHF. Furthermore, this paper reviews the mechanism of Chinese medicines and compound prescriptions in preventing and treating CHF by regulating ferroptosis according to the principles of replenishing Qi and dredging to remove stagnation, aiming to provide new ideas and methods for the treatment of CHF with TCM.
2.Accuracy evaluation of a universal dental implant guide for simulating implantation in posterior area on dental molds
Ruibin WANG ; Mingzhang XU ; Lan WANG ; Ziyang ZHENG ; Yunyi DENG ; Maoyun ZENG ; Lingling YUAN ; Peizhao PENG ; Qiqi LIU ; Ke YU
West China Journal of Stomatology 2024;42(3):365-371
Objective This study aims to compare the accuracy of self-developed universal implant guide(SDG),3D printed digital guide(DG),and free hand(FH)simulated implantation in the posterior tooth area of dental models.Methods Ten junior dentists were selected to place three implants in the 35,37,and 46 tooth sites of the mandibular models(35,36,37,and 46 missing teeth)by using SDG,DG,and FH,and the process was repeated again to take the av-erage value.Cone beam computed tomography(CBCT)was used to evaluate the global coronal deviation,global apical deviation,depth deviation,and angular deviation between the actual position and preoperative planned position.Re-sults The coronal deviation and apical deviation of the three implant sites in the SDG group were not significantly dif-ferent from those in the two other groups(P>0.05).The depth deviation and angular deviation in the SDG group were smaller than those in the DG group(P<0.05)and FH group(P<0.05),respectively.All deviations at site 37 in the SDG group were not different from those at site 35(P>0.05),while the depth and angular deviation at site 37 in the DG group were higher than those at site 35(P<0.05).Conclusion The precision of the self-developed universal dental im-plant guide can meet the requirements of clinical posteri-or implantation.
3.Traditional Chinese Medicine Treats Heart Failure by Regulating Autophagy via AMPK/mTOR Signaling Pathway: A Review
Wenjun MAO ; Yan ZHANG ; Wei ZHANG ; Yaqin WANG ; Ziyang YUAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(21):112-122
Heart failure (HF) is a group of syndromes caused by cardiac dysfunction with impaired ventricular pumping, seriously affecting patients' health and quality of life. The pathogenesis of HF is complex, including myocardial contractility decline, myocardial fibrosis, and ventricular remodeling, and it is related to neuroendocrine regulation, inflammation, and cardiomyocyte autophagy. Autophagy is a key regulatory mechanism by which cells degrade themselves to maintain body homeostasis. In the process of HF, moderate autophagy can remove aging and damaged cardiomyocytes and maintain the balance of myocardial energy metabolism, while abnormal autophagy may lead to functional decline and pathological changes of cardiomyocytes. The adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway is one of the classical pathways regulating autophagy. This pathway can mediate the autophagy of cardiomyocytes and play a role in protecting the cardiac function and delaying HF progression. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with a long history has a unique theoretical system and shows satisfactory therapeutic effects and wide application prospects amid the integration with modern medicine. The clinical practice of TCM has accumulated rich experience in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. A large number of studies have shown that the active components and compound prescriptions of TCM and Chinese patent medicines can mediate autophagy by regulating the AMPK/mTOR signaling pathway to treat HF. This article explains the role of AMPK/mTOR signaling pathway-mediated autophagy in the treatment of HF, introduces the understanding of autophagy, AMPK/mTOR signaling pathway, and HF based on TCM theories, and reviews the research progress in the regulation of autophagy by TCM in the treatment of HF via the AMPK/mTOR pathway. This review is expected to tap the potential of TCM in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, provide theoretical support for subsequent experimental studies, and demonstrate the advantages of TCM in clinical practice to achieve more accurate treatment.
4.Role of Mitophagy in Prevention and Treatment of Heart Failure Based on PINK1/Parkin Pathway and Treatment with Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Review
Ziyang YUAN ; Yan ZHANG ; Wei ZHANG ; Yaqin WANG ; Wenjun MAO ; Guo YANG ; Xuewei WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(24):262-271
Heart failure is a group of complex clinical syndromes that represent the final stage of cardiovascular disease development, characterized by an extremely high mortality rate. However, due to the complexity of the pathological mechanisms, an effective treatment method has not yet been found. Mitochondria are among the most critical organelles in cells, playing an essential role in energy supply and widely participating in various life activities, such as the regulation of oxidative stress and apoptosis. The normal functioning of mitochondria is crucial for maintaining the body's normal life activities. In recent years, studies have found that mitochondrial dysfunction is associated with the occurrence and progression of various diseases, particularly closely related to the onset of heart failure. An imbalance in mitochondrial homeostasis is a key factor in cardiomyocyte death and the onset of heart failure. Mitochondrial autophagy, as a means of regulating mitochondrial homeostasis, is significant for the prevention and treatment of heart failure. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) therapy is a unique treatment approach in China now widely applied in clinical practice, demonstrating significant efficacy in treating heart failure, with unique advantages. Modern pharmacological research indicates that Chinese medicine monomers and compounds can target and regulate mitochondrial homeostasis in cardiomyocytes, affect mitochondrial autophagy, and protect cardiomyocytes, though the specific mechanisms remain unclear. Therefore, this paper explored the mechanisms of the PTEN-induced putative kinase 1 (PINK1)/Parkin pathway in mitochondrial autophagy and heart failure, reviewed the effects of PINK1/Parkin-mediated mitochondrial autophagy on heart failure, and discussed the therapeutic effects of PINK1/Parkin-mediated mitochondrial autophagy on heart failure in conjunction with TCM. This paper is expected to provide new ideas and methods for the prevention and treatment of heart failure from the perspective of PINK1/Parkin regulation of mitochondrial autophagy.
5.Genomic characterization and cluster analysis of Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae
Lijuan LI ; Ziyang YUAN ; Lu ZHANG ; Rentang DENG ; Lisha LAI ; Wencai HUANG ; Wenjin FU
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;58(9):1372-1378
To investigate the genomic features and perform cluster analysis of Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) to provide an experimental basis for guiding the prevention and treatment of CRKP infections.A retrospective case-cohort study was conducted on 19 non-redundant CRKP strains isolated from the Tenth Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University between January and June 2023. Whole genome sequencing (WGS) and multilocus sequence typing (MLST) were performed to compare genomic features and analyze the resistance genes and homology of the strains.The results showed that the 19 CRKP strains were isolated from 8 different clinical departments, mainly from respiratory specimens. The whole genome sequencing revealed that the genomic lengths of CRKP ranged from 4.90 to 5.85 Mbp, with contigs N50 values>20 kb for each genome. The median overall GC content was 57.0% (50.4%-57.1%). Comparative genomic analysis identified three regions with high genomic variability. WGS detected 32 resistance genes across 11 categories. All 19 strains carried carbapenem resistance genes ( blaKPC-2 and blaOXA-48), blaTEM-1B extended-spectrum β-lactamase resistance genes, qnrS1 quinolone resistance gene, and fosA fosfomycin resistance gene, with each strain carrying only one carbapenemase gene. The detection rate of blaKPC-2 was 94.7% (18/19). MLST identified three sequence types: ST11, ST437 and ST147, with ST11 being predominant (89.5%, 17/19). Clustering analysis based on acquired resistance genes revealed three clonal transmission patterns among strains 72 and 90, and strains 88, 84, 66 and 79.In conclusion, CRKP strains carry multiple resistance genes, and clustering analysis indicating that nosocomial clonal transmission is closely related to acquired resistance genes. The ST11- blaKPC-2 type strain is the predominant clone. Strengthened surveillance and effective control strategies are necessary to reduce nosocomial transmission of CRKP.
6.Thin corpus callosum and"lynx ear sign":A report of a family of hereditary spastic paraplegia type 11
Zongyong YU ; Ziyang WU ; Feifei TIAN ; Jing LI ; Wei YUAN ; Xin LI ; Haiping WEI ; Guode WU ; Jun LIU
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2024;50(10):632-635
To report a case with hereditary spastic paraplegia type 11(SPG11)in association with typical thin corpus callosum(TCC)and"Ears-of-the-lynx sign"on MRI imaging.The patient was a 13-year-old boy.The main symptoms are walking instability and falling easily.Over the period of one year,the symptoms gradually progressed when accompanied by poor handwriting and a decrease in learning ability.The parents are not related.Brain MRI shows a thin corpus callosum,and high symmetric signals in the anterior horn of the lateral ventricles on T2 and Flair sequence.WES detected two heterozygous mutations in the SPG11 gene,NM_025137:c.2073delT and c.257+5G>A,respectively from the parents.The proband was finally diagnosed with SPG11.Brain MRI found that TCC and"lynx ear sign"are highly sensitive and specific for the diagnosis of SPG11.The patients with spastic paraplegia should be considered the possibility of SPG11.
7.Genomic characterization and cluster analysis of Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae
Lijuan LI ; Ziyang YUAN ; Lu ZHANG ; Rentang DENG ; Lisha LAI ; Wencai HUANG ; Wenjin FU
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;58(9):1372-1378
To investigate the genomic features and perform cluster analysis of Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) to provide an experimental basis for guiding the prevention and treatment of CRKP infections.A retrospective case-cohort study was conducted on 19 non-redundant CRKP strains isolated from the Tenth Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University between January and June 2023. Whole genome sequencing (WGS) and multilocus sequence typing (MLST) were performed to compare genomic features and analyze the resistance genes and homology of the strains.The results showed that the 19 CRKP strains were isolated from 8 different clinical departments, mainly from respiratory specimens. The whole genome sequencing revealed that the genomic lengths of CRKP ranged from 4.90 to 5.85 Mbp, with contigs N50 values>20 kb for each genome. The median overall GC content was 57.0% (50.4%-57.1%). Comparative genomic analysis identified three regions with high genomic variability. WGS detected 32 resistance genes across 11 categories. All 19 strains carried carbapenem resistance genes ( blaKPC-2 and blaOXA-48), blaTEM-1B extended-spectrum β-lactamase resistance genes, qnrS1 quinolone resistance gene, and fosA fosfomycin resistance gene, with each strain carrying only one carbapenemase gene. The detection rate of blaKPC-2 was 94.7% (18/19). MLST identified three sequence types: ST11, ST437 and ST147, with ST11 being predominant (89.5%, 17/19). Clustering analysis based on acquired resistance genes revealed three clonal transmission patterns among strains 72 and 90, and strains 88, 84, 66 and 79.In conclusion, CRKP strains carry multiple resistance genes, and clustering analysis indicating that nosocomial clonal transmission is closely related to acquired resistance genes. The ST11- blaKPC-2 type strain is the predominant clone. Strengthened surveillance and effective control strategies are necessary to reduce nosocomial transmission of CRKP.
8.Role of Ferroptosis in Cardiovascular Diseases and Chinese Medicine Treatment Based on Iron Homeostasis: A Review
Ziyang YUAN ; Yan ZHANG ; Wei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(18):198-208
Cardiovascular diseases are a class of circulatory system diseases involving the heart and vessels, including arrhythmia, hypertension, coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, heart failure and so on. Due to the complicated pathogenesis, diverse disease types, and difficult treatment, cardiovascular diseases pose serious threatens to the human health. Therefore, it is urgent to develop effective therapies. Ferroptosis, a new type of cell death different from autophagy and apoptosis, is iron-dependent and accompanied by lipid peroxide accumulation. The mechanism of ferroptosis is complex. Recent studies have shown that iron homeostasis plays a role in the occurrence of ferroptosis, which may be induced by iron intake, utilization, and output and iron-related protein synthesis. In addition, iron homeostasis and ferroptosis have been confirmed to be involved in the pathological process of cardiovascular diseases, so regulating iron homeostasis and ferroptosis in cardiomyocytes may be a focus of the future research on cardiovascular diseases. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) provides a unique treatment method, and the unique syndrome differentiation system and treatment methods have been widely used in the clinical diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Studies have demonstrated that TCM compound prescriptions and the active components in Chinese medicinal materials can regulate iron homeostasis and ferroptosis to protect cardiomyocytes. This paper introduces the mechanism of iron homeostasis in regulating ferroptosis and summarizes the effects of iron homeostasis-mediated ferroptosis on cardiovascular diseases. Furthermore, the research progress of TCM in regulating iron homeostasis-mediated ferroptosis in cardiovascular diseases is reviewed to provide new ideas for TCM prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
9.Pharmacological inhibition of BAP1 recruits HERC2 to competitively dissociate BRCA1-BARD1, suppresses DNA repair and sensitizes CRC to radiotherapy.
Xin YUE ; Tingyu LIU ; Xuecen WANG ; Weijian WU ; Gesi WEN ; Yang YI ; Jiaxin WU ; Ziyang WANG ; Weixiang ZHAN ; Ruirui WU ; Yuan MENG ; Zhirui CAO ; Liyuan LE ; Wenyan QIU ; Xiaoyue ZHANG ; Zhenyu LI ; Yong CHEN ; Guohui WAN ; Xianzhang BU ; Zhenwei PENG ; Ran-Yi LIU
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2023;13(8):3382-3399
Radiotherapy is widely used in the management of advanced colorectal cancer (CRC). However, the clinical efficacy is limited by the safe irradiated dose. Sensitizing tumor cells to radiotherapy via interrupting DNA repair is a promising approach to conquering the limitation. The BRCA1-BARD1 complex has been demonstrated to play a critical role in homologous recombination (HR) DSB repair, and its functions may be affected by HERC2 or BAP1. Accumulated evidence illustrates that the ubiquitination-deubiquitination balance is involved in these processes; however, the precise mechanism for the cross-talk among these proteins in HR repair following radiation hasn't been defined. Through activity-based profiling, we identified PT33 as an active entity for HR repair suppression. Subsequently, we revealed that BAP1 serves as a novel molecular target of PT33 via a CRISPR-based deubiquitinase screen. Mechanistically, pharmacological covalent inhibition of BAP1 with PT33 recruits HERC2 to compete with BARD1 for BRCA1 interaction, interrupting HR repair. Consequently, PT33 treatment can substantially enhance the sensitivity of CRC cells to radiotherapy in vitro and in vivo. Overall, these findings provide a mechanistic basis for PT33-induced HR suppression and may guide an effective strategy to improve therapeutic gain.
10.Isoliquiritigenin suppresses the inflammatory response of vascular endothelial cells via HDAC3
Zhiyan LU ; Yinan LI ; Yue YUAN ; Ziyang MA ; Yuanlin LUO ; Lifang CHEN ; Yirong ZHANG ; Weirong WANG
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2023;44(6):852-858
【Objective】 To investigate the effect of isoliquiritigenin on inflammatory response of vascular endothelial cells and whether the regulatory effect of isoliquiritigenin on inflammation is mediated by histone deacetylase 3 (HDAC3). 【Methods】 Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were cultured in vitro and treated with LPS, different concentrations of isoliquiritigenin and HDAC3 specific inhibitor, respectively. Real-time PCR and Western blotting were used to detect the mRNA and protein expressions of inflammatory cytokines and HDAC3. Male C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into vehicle group and isoliquiritigenin treatment group. The vascular inflammation model of C57BL/6J mice was established by ligation of the left carotid arteries. The mRNA expressions of inflammatory cytokines and HDAC3 in the carotid arteries of mice were detected by Real-time PCR. A molecular docking study was performed to investigate the interaction between isoliquiritigenin and HDAC3. 【Results】 Compared with the vehicle group, isoliquiritigenin reduced the mRNA expressions of inflammatory cytokines NLRP3, IL-1β, IL-18, MCP-1 and ICAM-1 and decreased the expression of HDAC3 mRNA and protein in HUVECs stimulated with LPS. In addition, isoliquiritigenin also decreased the mRNA expressions of NLRP3, IL-1β and HDAC3 in carotid arteries of ligated C57BL/6J mice. The docking of isoliquiritigenin in the active site of HDAC3 showed that isoliquiritigenin might act through HDAC3. Furthermore, HDAC3 specific inhibitor RGFP966 further promoted the inhibitory effect of isoliquiritigenin on the expression of inflammatory cytokines in vascular endothelial cells. 【Conclusion】 These results suggest that isoliquiritigenin suppresses the inflammatory response of vascular endothelial cells via HDAC3.

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