1.Rho/ROCK:key Mediator of Pulmonary Fibrosis and New Target of TCM for IPF Prevention and Treatment
Yuanyuan WU ; Kangchen LI ; Mingyan LI ; Xiling PENG ; Feifan ZHANG ; Han LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(4):256-265
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic interstitial lung disease characterized by dyspnea and progressive deterioration of lung function, which significantly impacts patients' quality of life and imposes a major burden on society. Although modern medicine has increasingly enriched the treatment options for pulmonary fibrosis, unfavorable factors such as high costs and significant side effects contribute to the persistently low survival rate of patients. Studies have shown that the occurrence and development of pulmonary fibrosis are closely related to abnormalities in multiple pathways. Among these, Rho/Rho-associated coiled-coil protein kinase (ROCK) plays a key role in the disease progression of IPF by regulating the cytoskeleton. This pathway not only transmits biochemical molecular signals that promote the progress of fibrosis but also responds to the biomechanical environment, such as the increased lung tissue stiffness caused by the deposition of extracellular matrix (ECM) during the process of pulmonary fibrosis. Therefore, research on this pathway is of great significance for the prevention and treatment of IPF. In recent years, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has shown remarkable effects in preventing and treating IPF. Many TCM compounds and active components can reduce the production of α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), CollagenⅠ (ColⅠ), ColⅢ, and inflammatory factors in lung tissue by regulating the Rho/ROCK signaling pathway. These compounds inhibit the transformation of fibroblasts (FBs) into myofibroblasts (MyoFBs), intervening in the process of pulmonary fibrosis. Based on this, the article briefly reviews relevant research from recent years, discusses the key role of the Rho/ROCK pathway in pulmonary fibrosis from an interdisciplinary perspective, and summarizes the mechanisms through which TCM regulates Rho/ROCK to prevent and treat IPF, based on resources from PubMed, CNKI, and other databases, in order to provide important references for the broader clinical application of TCM in the prevention and treatment of IPF.
2.Advance on surgical treatment of hepatolithiasis
Peng CHEN ; Zheyu ZHU ; Feifan WU ; Siyu WANG ; Yiyu HU ; Weimin WANG ; Chunmu MIAO ; Yunbing WANG ; Xiong DING
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2023;39(21):2857-2860
Hepatolithiasis is a common biliary tract disease in China and other Asian countries.It has insidious onset,recurrent disease,and may lead to biliary cirrhosis or even cancer in the late stage without inter-vention.At present,surgery is considered to be the best choice for treatment.In the 21st century of minimally inva-sive surgery,traditional procedures such as partial hepatectomy,choledochotomy,cholangioenterostomy and liver transplantation can be performed with the assistance of laparoscopy and da Vinci robots,and emerging endoscopic techniques such as endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP)and percutaneous transhepatic cho-ledochoscopic lithotripsy(PTCSL)have also been developed,bringing better treatment for patients with hepatoli-thiasis.As treatment options are becoming more varied,there are also some clinical problems that need to be addressed.In this article,we would like to briefly review the current surgical treatment modalities in order to provide a theoretical basis for optimizing the treatment modalities.
3.Correlation between nutritional status and depressive symptoms in middle school students
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(5):649-653
Objective:
To explore the correlation between different nutritional status and depressive symptoms among adolescents, so as to provide a theoretical basis for targeted improvement of nutritional status and depressive symptoms in adolescents.
Methods:
A total of 8 102 adolescents aged 12-17 years in Shanghai, Urumqi, Changsha and Kunming were selected by random cluster sampling. Depressive symptoms were assessed by the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale(CES-D). Height and weight were measured. Kruskal Wallis H test, Chi square test and ordinal Logistic regression were used to analyze the relationship between nutritional status and depressive symptoms in adolescents.
Results:
The overall detection rate of depressive symptoms in adolescents was 25.6%, with girls (30.1%) higher than that of boys (21.1%) ( χ 2=87.60, P <0.01). There were statistically significant differences in the scores of depressive symptoms among girls with different nutritional status ( Z =8.34, P <0.05). The detectable rate of depressive symptoms increased with BMI among girls( χ 2 trend =6.04, P <0.05). After controlling for confounding factors, ordinal Logistic regression showed that the obese girls had higher risks in depressive symptoms detection compared with normal weight girls ( OR=1.45, 95%CI=1.10-1.91, P <0.05).
Conclusion
The nutritional status of girls is better than boys, but the prevalence of depressive symptoms is higher than boys. The risk of depressive symptoms in girls increases with BMI.
4.Correlation between physical fitness condition and depressive symptoms in adolescents
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(5):654-658
Objective:
To explore the relationship between adolescents physical fitness and depressive symptoms, and to provide reference for the early prevention and intervention of depressive symptoms and improvement of physical fitness in Chinese adolescents.
Methods:
From September to December 2021, a total of 8 102 adolescents were selected by random cluster sampling method in Shanghai, Urumqi, Changsha and Kunming. The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale(CES-D) was used to investigate the depressive symptoms, and completed grip strength, standing long jump, 50 m running, modified sitting forward flexion, 20 s repeated traverse, 30 s sit ups, 20 m round trip running (20 m SRT) test. χ 2 test, Goodman Kruskal Gamma and Logistic regression analysis were used to analyze the relationship between physical fitness index(PFI) and depressive symptoms.
Results:
The overall detection rate of depressive symptoms in adolescents with high level PFI was 23.4%, and the detection rate of low level adolescents was 26.3%, with a statistically significant difference ( χ 2=6.73, P =0.01). There was a significant positive correlation between PFI and depressive symptoms in the high school group ( G=0.09, P <0.05) and the boy group ( G=0.12, P < 0.05 ), and there was no significant association between PFI and depressive symptoms in the junior high school group and the girl group ( P >0.05). After adjusting for gender and age in the Logistic regression model, compared with those with high PFI, the risk of depressive symptoms in those with low PFI was 1.18 times (95% CI =1.05-1.33).
Conclusion
There is a correlation between physical fitness and depressive symptoms in adolescents. Adolescents with low PFI are at higher risk of developing depressive symptoms than those with high PFI.
5.Genetic analysis and treatment for an infant with cerebral creatine deficiency syndrome type 2.
Weihua SUN ; Bingbing WU ; Mengyuan WU ; Bin YANG ; Ping ZHANG ; Feifan XIAO ; Yiyun SHI ; Hongjiang WU ; Wenhao ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2020;37(9):1001-1004
OBJECTIVE:
To carry out genetic and metabolite analysis for an infant with cerebral creatine deficiency syndrome type 2 (CCDS2).
METHODS:
Clinical data of the child was collected. Whole-exome sequencing was carried out to identify potential variants by next generation sequencing. Candidate variants were confirmed by Sanger sequencing. Metabolites were determined by tandem mass spectrometry and magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Treatment was carried out following the diagnosis and genetic counseling for the affected family.
RESULTS:
Two novel heterozygous variants (c.289delC and c.392-1G>C) of the GAMT gene were identified in the proband, which were respectively inherited from her father and mother. In silico analysis suggested both variants to be pathogenic. Creatine (Cr) level of the child was very low, and cerebral guanidinoacetate (GAA) level was slightly increased. But both had recovered to normal in two weeks, and cerebral Cr level was significantly improved after two months. Intellectual and motor development of the child were significantly improved.
CONCLUSION
The child was diagnosed with CCDS type 2, for which pathogenic variants of the GAMT gene may be accountable. Treatment has attained a satisfactory effect for the patient.
6.Study progress on clinical characteristics of high myopia with primary open-angle glaucoma
Recent Advances in Ophthalmology 2017;37(7):697-700
Many studies have shown that high myopia is strongly hnked with glaucoma.Besides,due to its own characteristics of longer axial length,deeper anterior chamber depth and wider chamber angle width,high myopia is often more likely to develop a complication of primary open-angle glaucoma.However,the early fundus changes induced by glaucoma might be concealed by the fundus changes induced by high degree myopia because the latter itself could also induce a series of fundus changes.As a consequence,a deep understanding of the clinical features and diagnosis of high myopia with primary open-angle glaucoma is particularly essential in making early diagnosis as well as reducing missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis.This article summarizes the clinical features of high myopia with primary open-angle glaucoma to enhance understanding of such diseases and provide a basis for the early diagnosis of the diseases.
7.Gut microbiota at different stages of HBV infection
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2017;33(12):2032-2035
Objective To investigate the correlation between gut microbiota and hepatitis B virus(HBV) infection at different stage. Methods 84 patients aged 25 ~ 40 were enrolled in the study,the ALT,AST and HBV antigens and antibodies qualitatively detected. Then they were divided into four groups based on HBV related antigens and antibodies qualitative detection according to guideline for chronic HBV infection:48 in the protective antibody positive group where vaccine injection was performed for producing protective antibodies ,14 in the HBV recovery group 9 in chronic HBV infection group And 13 in antibody negative group where vaccine injection was done. Their fecal samples were collected and total DNA were extracted and subjected to enterobacterial repetitive intergenic consensus sequence polymerase chain reaction(ERIC-PCR). After ERIC-PCR,gel electrophoresis and genetool software were used to analyse the differences in the amount of bands and the position of main bands between groups. Results The amounts of bands in the antibody negative and chronic HBV infected groups were significantly smaller than the protective antibody group and HBV recovery group. The position of main band in the protective antibody group and HBV recovery group were wildly spread within groups ,and most main bands in the HBV recovery group were above 282 bp. The main bands in the antibody negative and chronic HBV infected groups were centralized in 60 ~ 70 bp. Conclusions Compared with the protective antibody group and HBV recovery group ,the richness of gut microbiota in the antibody negative and chronic HBV infected groups are significantly decreased and lack of microbiota above 200 bp in ERIC-PCR.
8.Risk factors of malignant glaucoma for primary angle closure glaucoma patients after surgery
Peng WANG ; Feifan DU ; Bing HAN ; Zhihong WU
Military Medical Sciences 2017;41(3):227-229
Objective To analyze the risk factors of malignant glaucoma for primary angle-closure glaucoma(PACG) patients after surgery.Methods Clinical data of elderly patients with PACG who had received surgical treatment at our hospital between 2013 and 2016 were retrospectively analyzed.Patients were divided into two groups according to whether they suffered (Group A) or not (Group B) from malignant glaucoma after surgery.Results A total of 238 patients (315 eyes) were retrospectively analyzed: 17 cases (22 eyes) in Group A and 221 cases (293 eyes)in Group B.The index of axial length, chamber depth and crystal thickness was lower in Group A than in Group B,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Univariate analysis showed that age under 50, continuous high intraocular pressure, axial length below 22 mm, chamber depth below 2 mm, crystal thickness below 4.5 mm, completely closed anterior chamber angle and chronic angle-closure type were the possible risk factors for malignant glaucoma after surgery (P<0.05).The logistic regression analysis showed that age under 50 and axial length below 22 mm were independent risk factors for malignant glaucoma for PACG patients after surgery.Conclusion PACG patients,especially those who are young or with short axial length,are more vulnerable to malignant glaucoma.
9.Rapid selection of recombinant orf virus expression vectors using green fluorescent protein.
Jiachun ZHANG ; Xianfeng GUO ; Min ZHANG ; Feifan WU ; Yongzheng PENG
Journal of Southern Medical University 2016;36(1):67-72
OBJECTIVETo construct a universal, highly attenuated orf virus expression vector for exogenous genes using green fluorescent protein (GFP) as the reporter gene.
METHODSThe flanking regions of the ORFV132 of orf virus DNA were amplified by PCR to construct the shuttle plasmid pSPV-132LF-EGFP-132RF. The shuttle plasmid was transfected into OFTu cells and GFP was incorporated into orf virus IA82Delta 121 by homologous recombination. The recombinant IA82Delta121-V was selected by green fluorescent signal. The deletion gene was identified by PCR and sequencing. The effects of ORFV132 knockout were evaluated by virus titration and by observing the proliferation of the infected vascular endothelial cells in vitro.
RESULTSThe recombinant orf virus IA82Delta121-V was obtained successfully and quickly, and the deletion of ORFV132 did not affect the replication of the virus in vitro but reduced its virulence.
CONCLUSIONGreen fluorescent protein is a selectable marker for rapid, convenient and stable selection of the recombinant viruses. Highly attenuated recombinant orf virus IA82Delta121-V can serve as a new expression vector for exogenous genes.
Cells, Cultured ; Endothelial Cells ; metabolism ; Gene Deletion ; Genes, Reporter ; Genetic Vectors ; Green Fluorescent Proteins ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; Humans ; Orf virus ; Plasmids ; Transfection
10.A comparative study of tumor-associated macrophages isolation in colorectal carcinoma by Ficoll-Hy-paque density gradient centrifugation and Percoll density gradient centrifugation
Fang YANG ; Feifan WU ; Xiaoyan WANG ; Zhiyan HU ; Zuguo LI
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2015;(9):1394-1398
Objective Percoll density gradient centrifugation and Ficoll-Hypaque density gradient cen-trifugation, which are frequently-used methods for separation of tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) from solid carcinoma were compared, in order to find an effective way to separate TAMs from colorectal carcinoma (CRC). Furthermore, we studied the best adherence time of separating macrophage among mononuclear cells. Methods specimens were collected from CRC patients , after digesting into single cells , TAMs were separated from the same specimen by 100% Ficoll, 35% percoll and 25% combined with 65% percoll respectively. After these pre-liminary separation, the collected cells were purified a second time by adherence separation. The purity of TAMs were detected by immunofluorescence. Results TAMs purity from Ficoll-Hypaque density gradient centrifugation was 80.18%, statistically higher than that from Percoll density gradient centrifugations (54.33% and 10.93% re-spectively). Conclusion Compared to Percoll density gradient centrifugation, Ficoll-Hypaque density gradient centrifugation is a more effective and simple way to isolate TAMs from colorectal carcinoma , suggesting it can be wildly used in clinical and basic medical research. 2-4 hours is the best adherence time for isolating macrophage.


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