1.A prospective study of the effect of laparoscopic splenectomy and azygoportal disconnection on liver synthetic function and liver cirrhosis
Kunqing XIAO ; Tianming GAO ; Jinhong CAI ; Zhaobao SHI ; Shengjie JIN ; Chi ZHANG ; Baohuan ZHOU ; Dousheng BAI ; Guoqing JIANG
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2025;63(1):51-57
Objective:To investigate the effect of laparoscopic splenectomy and azygoportal disconnection (LSD) on liver synthesis and development of liver cirrhosis.Methods:This is a prospective case series study.The clinical data of liver cirrhotic patients with portal hypertension who received LSD at the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery of Northern Jiangsu People′s Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou University from September 2014 to January 2016 were included. This study analyzed the diameter of the portal vein, the velocity of portal blood flow, the routine blood parameters, the liver function, the synthetic proteins of liver (antithrombin Ⅲ (AT-Ⅲ), protein S, protein C), and the serum content of liver fibrotic markers(collagen type Ⅳ, procollagen type Ⅲ, laminin, hyaluronidase). Repeated measures ANOVA was used for comparison between multiple groups, and least significance difference was used for post-hoc multiple comparison.Results:A total of 106 patients were included in the study, including 70 males and 36 females, aged (51.8±9.8) years(range: 28 to 75 years).Compared with the preoperative results, the diameter of portal vein and the velocity of portal vein decreased after surgery ( F=14.03, 12.15, respectively, both P<0.01). Compared with the preoperative results, the total bilirubin, albumin, prothrombin time, international normalized ratio, Child-Pugh score and classification were improved ( F=17.96, 56.01, 66.63, 35.83, 33.49, and 27.50, respectively, all P<0.01), and the AT-Ⅲ, protein S, protein C,collagen type Ⅳ, procollagen type Ⅲ, laminin and hyaluronidase levels were also improved ( F=47.87, 36.26, 18.02, 2.79, 14.58, 44.35, and 14.38, respectively, all P<0.01). Compared with the preoperative period, the diameter of portal vein was reduced from the first week to the 24 th month after surgery ( t=5.45 to 9.39, all P<0.01). Compared with the preoperative period, the velocity of portal vein blood from the first week after surgery to the 24 th month after surgery was decreased ( t=4.02 to 8.43, all P<0.01). Compared with the preoperative period, routine blood parameters (white blood count, hemoglobin, platelet count), liver function (total bilirubin, albumin, prothrombin time, international normalized ratio, Child-Pugh score), liver synthetic protein (AT-Ⅲ, protein S, protein C) and liver fibrotic markers (collagen type Ⅳ, procollagen type Ⅲ, laminin, hyaluronidase) were improved to varying degrees at the 24th month after surgery ( t=-20.46 to 11.93, all P<0.01). Conclusion:Preliminary findings show that LSD can reduce portal vein pressure, restore blood cell number, and improve liver synthesis function and the degree of liver fibrosis in patients with portal hypertension in liver cirrhosis.
2.A prospective study of the effect of laparoscopic splenectomy and azygoportal disconnection on liver synthetic function and liver cirrhosis
Kunqing XIAO ; Tianming GAO ; Jinhong CAI ; Zhaobao SHI ; Shengjie JIN ; Chi ZHANG ; Baohuan ZHOU ; Dousheng BAI ; Guoqing JIANG
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2025;63(1):51-57
Objective:To investigate the effect of laparoscopic splenectomy and azygoportal disconnection (LSD) on liver synthesis and development of liver cirrhosis.Methods:This is a prospective case series study.The clinical data of liver cirrhotic patients with portal hypertension who received LSD at the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery of Northern Jiangsu People′s Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou University from September 2014 to January 2016 were included. This study analyzed the diameter of the portal vein, the velocity of portal blood flow, the routine blood parameters, the liver function, the synthetic proteins of liver (antithrombin Ⅲ (AT-Ⅲ), protein S, protein C), and the serum content of liver fibrotic markers(collagen type Ⅳ, procollagen type Ⅲ, laminin, hyaluronidase). Repeated measures ANOVA was used for comparison between multiple groups, and least significance difference was used for post-hoc multiple comparison.Results:A total of 106 patients were included in the study, including 70 males and 36 females, aged (51.8±9.8) years(range: 28 to 75 years).Compared with the preoperative results, the diameter of portal vein and the velocity of portal vein decreased after surgery ( F=14.03, 12.15, respectively, both P<0.01). Compared with the preoperative results, the total bilirubin, albumin, prothrombin time, international normalized ratio, Child-Pugh score and classification were improved ( F=17.96, 56.01, 66.63, 35.83, 33.49, and 27.50, respectively, all P<0.01), and the AT-Ⅲ, protein S, protein C,collagen type Ⅳ, procollagen type Ⅲ, laminin and hyaluronidase levels were also improved ( F=47.87, 36.26, 18.02, 2.79, 14.58, 44.35, and 14.38, respectively, all P<0.01). Compared with the preoperative period, the diameter of portal vein was reduced from the first week to the 24 th month after surgery ( t=5.45 to 9.39, all P<0.01). Compared with the preoperative period, the velocity of portal vein blood from the first week after surgery to the 24 th month after surgery was decreased ( t=4.02 to 8.43, all P<0.01). Compared with the preoperative period, routine blood parameters (white blood count, hemoglobin, platelet count), liver function (total bilirubin, albumin, prothrombin time, international normalized ratio, Child-Pugh score), liver synthetic protein (AT-Ⅲ, protein S, protein C) and liver fibrotic markers (collagen type Ⅳ, procollagen type Ⅲ, laminin, hyaluronidase) were improved to varying degrees at the 24th month after surgery ( t=-20.46 to 11.93, all P<0.01). Conclusion:Preliminary findings show that LSD can reduce portal vein pressure, restore blood cell number, and improve liver synthesis function and the degree of liver fibrosis in patients with portal hypertension in liver cirrhosis.
3.Cuscutae Semen-Lycii Fructus Improves Spermatogenesis in Rat Model of Oligoasthenozoospermia by Inhibiting Oxidative Stress-induced Blood-testis Barrier Damage via Regulating SIRT1/Nrf2 Signaling Pathway
Wen DUAN ; Xiaojing ZHANG ; Wenjie DING ; Jianning JIN ; Guoqing CHU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(17):29-38
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of the herb pair Cuscutae Semen-Lycii Fructus on oxidative stress-induced blood-testis barrier dysfunction and spermatogenesis in the rat model of oligoasthenozoospermia (OAS) and decipher the mechanism based on the silent information regulator 1 (SIRT1)/nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) signaling pathway. MethodsThirty-five male SD rats were randomized into a blank group (n=7) and a modeling group (n=28). The OAS model was established by gavage of hydrocortisone aqueous solution combined with single factor electrical stimulation. The modeled rats were randomly assigned into the following groups: model, Cuscutae Semen-Lycii Fructus granules (3.2 g·kg-1), Cuscutae Semen-Lycii Fructus total flavonoids (0.34 g·kg-1), and L-carnitine (0.38 g·kg-1), and treated for 4 weeks. The sperm quality of rats was assessed by an automatic sperm analyzer. The levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MAD), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) in the testicular tissue were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Hematoxylin-eosin staining was employed to reveal the pathological changes in the testicular tissue and score the spermatogenic function. Transmission electron microscopy was employed to observe the ultrastructural changes of Sertoli cells. Western blot and Real-time PCR were employed to determine the protein and mRNA levels, respectively, of SIRT1, Nrf2, Occludin, zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1), connexin 43 (CX43), and β-catenin. ResultsCompared with the blank group, the model group showed decreased total sperm count and motility (P<0.05, P<0.01), obvious damage in the testicular tissue and blood-testis barrier structure, reduced score of spermatogenic function (P<0.01), declined levels of GSH-Px and SOD in the testicular tissue (P<0.05), elevated level of MDA, and down-regulated protein levels of SIRT1, Nrf2, ZO-1, CX43, β-catenin, and occludin (P<0.05, P<0.01) and mRNA levels of SIRT1, Nrf2, ZO-1, CX43, and β-catenin in the testicular tissue (P<0.05, P<0.01). After treatment, the testicular tissue, blood-testis barrier structure, and score of spermatogenic function (P<0.01) were improved in the Cuscutae Semen-Lycii Fructus granules group, Cuscutae Semen-Lycii Fructus total flavonoids group, and L-carnitine group. Compared with the model group, the treatment groups presented lowered levels of GSH-Px and SOD (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the Cuscutae Semen-Lycii Fructus granule group showed a decline in MDA level. The protein and mRNA levels of SIRT1, Nrf2, ZO-1, CX43, β-catenin, and occludin were up-regulated in the Cuscutae Semen-Lycii Fructus granules group and total flavonoids group (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionThe herb pair Cuscutae Semen-Lycii Fructus can regulate the SIRT1/Nrf2 pathway to inhibit oxidative stress and alleviate the blood-testis barrier damage, thereby improving the spermatogenic function in the rat model of OAS. Total flavonoids may be the material basis for the therapeutic effect of Cuscutae Semen-Lycii Fructus.
4.Cuscutae Semen-Lycii Fructus Improves Spermatogenesis in Rat Model of Oligoasthenozoospermia by Inhibiting Oxidative Stress-induced Blood-testis Barrier Damage via Regulating SIRT1/Nrf2 Signaling Pathway
Wen DUAN ; Xiaojing ZHANG ; Wenjie DING ; Jianning JIN ; Guoqing CHU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(17):29-38
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of the herb pair Cuscutae Semen-Lycii Fructus on oxidative stress-induced blood-testis barrier dysfunction and spermatogenesis in the rat model of oligoasthenozoospermia (OAS) and decipher the mechanism based on the silent information regulator 1 (SIRT1)/nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) signaling pathway. MethodsThirty-five male SD rats were randomized into a blank group (n=7) and a modeling group (n=28). The OAS model was established by gavage of hydrocortisone aqueous solution combined with single factor electrical stimulation. The modeled rats were randomly assigned into the following groups: model, Cuscutae Semen-Lycii Fructus granules (3.2 g·kg-1), Cuscutae Semen-Lycii Fructus total flavonoids (0.34 g·kg-1), and L-carnitine (0.38 g·kg-1), and treated for 4 weeks. The sperm quality of rats was assessed by an automatic sperm analyzer. The levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MAD), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) in the testicular tissue were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Hematoxylin-eosin staining was employed to reveal the pathological changes in the testicular tissue and score the spermatogenic function. Transmission electron microscopy was employed to observe the ultrastructural changes of Sertoli cells. Western blot and Real-time PCR were employed to determine the protein and mRNA levels, respectively, of SIRT1, Nrf2, Occludin, zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1), connexin 43 (CX43), and β-catenin. ResultsCompared with the blank group, the model group showed decreased total sperm count and motility (P<0.05, P<0.01), obvious damage in the testicular tissue and blood-testis barrier structure, reduced score of spermatogenic function (P<0.01), declined levels of GSH-Px and SOD in the testicular tissue (P<0.05), elevated level of MDA, and down-regulated protein levels of SIRT1, Nrf2, ZO-1, CX43, β-catenin, and occludin (P<0.05, P<0.01) and mRNA levels of SIRT1, Nrf2, ZO-1, CX43, and β-catenin in the testicular tissue (P<0.05, P<0.01). After treatment, the testicular tissue, blood-testis barrier structure, and score of spermatogenic function (P<0.01) were improved in the Cuscutae Semen-Lycii Fructus granules group, Cuscutae Semen-Lycii Fructus total flavonoids group, and L-carnitine group. Compared with the model group, the treatment groups presented lowered levels of GSH-Px and SOD (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the Cuscutae Semen-Lycii Fructus granule group showed a decline in MDA level. The protein and mRNA levels of SIRT1, Nrf2, ZO-1, CX43, β-catenin, and occludin were up-regulated in the Cuscutae Semen-Lycii Fructus granules group and total flavonoids group (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionThe herb pair Cuscutae Semen-Lycii Fructus can regulate the SIRT1/Nrf2 pathway to inhibit oxidative stress and alleviate the blood-testis barrier damage, thereby improving the spermatogenic function in the rat model of OAS. Total flavonoids may be the material basis for the therapeutic effect of Cuscutae Semen-Lycii Fructus.
5.The clinical application value of coagulation function indicators in pediatric patients with Burkitt lymphoma
Ping GU ; Qi ZHANG ; Chengyun WANG ; Guoqing ZHU ; Qiuhui PAN ; Jing WANG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(9):1195-1204
Objective: To investigate the abnormal fluctuation of coagulation function indicators in pediatric Burkitt lymphoma patients, and to analyze its correlation with disease progression and prognosis. Methods: The data of 172 children with Burkitt lymphoma in Children's Medical Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine from January 2020 to December 2023 were retrospectively analyzed, and 120 healthy children were used as control group. Plasma prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), thrombin time (TT), fibrinogen (Fib), International standardized ratio (INR), D-dimer (D-D), fibrinogen degradation products (FDP), and antithrombin (AT) were measured. Appropriate statistical methods were used to compare the data between two groups, and the Cox regression model was employed to analyze the influencing factors. A P-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Levels of D-D, FDP, INR, and PT were significantly higher in children with Burkitt lymphoma than in the healthy controls [median (P25, P75) for the case group: 0.35 (0.13, 1.22), 3.10 (1.30, 10.20), 1.16 (1.06, 1.24), 12.60 (11.43, 13.50); median (P25, P75) for the healthy control group: 0.10 (0.07, 0.15), 0.60 (0.20, 1.08), 1.06 (1.02, 1.13), 11.50 (11.00, 12.30)](P<0.05). Levels of D-D, FDP, INR, PT, and TT were significantly elevated in children with recurrence compared to those without recurrence [median (P25, P75) for the recurrent group: 0.44 (0.16, 1.42), 3.85 (1.50, 12.25), 1.17 (1.08, 1.24), 12.70 (11.73, 13.50), 16.20 (14.80, 17.80); median (P25, P75) for the non-recurrent group: 0.21 (0.11, 0.69), 2.00 (1.00, 6.85), 1.11 (1.03, 1.24), 11.90 (11.10, 13.43), 15.20 (14.50, 16.40)](P<0.05). Levels of D-D, FDP in children with metastasis were significantly higher than those without metastasis [median (P25, P75) for the metastatic group: 0.51 (0.17, 1.84), 4.38 (1.70, 13.45); median (P25, P75) for the non-metastatic group: 0.20 (0.11, 0.39), 1.50 (1.00, 3.10)] (P<0.05). Levels of D-D and FDP were significantly higher in children with advanced stage than in those with early stage [median (P25, P75) for the high-stage group: 0.33 (0.14, 1.20), 3.10 (1.40, 10.23); median (P25, P75) for the low-stage group: 0.12 (0.08, 0.24), 0.90 (0.50, 2.50)] (P<0.05). Levels of D-D and FDP in high-risk children were significantly higher than those of low-risk [median (P25, P75) for the high-risk group: 0.28 (0.13, 1.01), 2.90 (1.15, 9.65); median (P25, P75) for the low-risk group: 0.12 (0.08, 0.17), 0.80 (0.43, 1.98)] (P<0.05). Levels of D-D, FDP, INR, and PT were significantly higher in children with poor prognosis than in those with favorable prognosis [median (P25, P75) for the poor prognosis group: 1.76 (0.80, 2.72), 13.45 (7.20, 25.30), 1.19 (1.12, 1.32), 12.85 (12.10, 14.35); median (P25, P75) for the favorable prognosis group: 0.23 (0.12, 0.52), 2.00 (1.00, 4.80), 1.14 (1.05, 1.23), 12.30 (11.40, 13.40)] (P<0.05). INR levels significantly increased with accumulating chemotherapy cycles [median (P25, P75) for one session: 1.09 (1.02, 1.20); two sessions: 1.31 (1.23, 1.38); three sessions: 1.79 (1.52, 2.41)] (P<0.05). Age, APTT, D-D, FDP, INR, PT, recurrence and metastasis had a significant effect on the survival of children with Burkitt lymphoma (P<0.05). Conclusion: Patients with Burkitt lymphoma exhibit coagulation disorders, which are influenced by recurrence, metastasis, clinical stage, risk stratification, and prognosis. In clinical practice, it is crucial to prioritize the monitoring of coagulation indicators to facilitate timely detection of coagulation dysfunction.
6.The Effect of Shenqi Jianxin Formula (参芪健心方) on Cardiomyocyte Pyroptosis in Chronic Heart Failure Model Rats Based on the NLRP3/Caspase-1 Signaling Pathway
Guoqing LIANG ; Ran XIA ; Yinyan WANG ; Pan LIU ; Jun ZHANG ; Xiaohua DAI
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(1):94-102
ObjectiveTo investigate the possible mechanism of Shenqi Jianxin Formula (参芪健心方) in the treatment of chronic heart failure (CHF) from the perspective of pyroptosis. MethodsFifty-two rats were randomly divided into sham operation group (n=8) and modeling group (n=44). In the modeling group, the anterior descending branch of the left coronary artery was ligated to construct CHF rat model. Forty successfully-modelled rats were randomly divided into model group, Entresto group, Shenqi Jianxin Formula group, MCC950 group and the combination group (Shenqi Jianxin Formula plus MCC950), with 8 rats in each group. In Shenqi Jianxin Formula group, 7.4 g/(kg·d) of Shenqi Jianxin Formula was given by gavage, while in Entresto group, 68 mg/(kg·d) of Entresto suspension was given by gavage; in MCC950 group, MCC950 was injected intraperitoneally with 10 mg/kg once every other day, and in the combination group, 7.4 g/(kg·d) of Shenqi Jianxin Formula was given by gavage, and MCC950 was injected intraperitoneally with 10 mg/kg once every other day; 10 ml/(kg·d) of saline was given by gavage in the sham operation group and the model group. After 3 weeks of continuous intervention, serum brain B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP), creatine kinase isoenzyme MB (CK-MB), interleukin 1β (IL-1β), and interleukin 18 (IL-18) levels were detected by ELISA; HE staining and MASSON staining were used to observe pathological changes in rat myocardium. Except for the Entresto group, western blot technique was used to detect the expression of NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3), caspase-1, and apoptosis-associated speck-like protein possessing a caspase-recruiting domain (ASC); RT-PCR was used to detect the expression of NLRP3 and caspase-1 mRNA. ResultsCompared with the sham operation group, HE staining of rats in the model group showed obvious myocardial injury, while MASSON staining showed increased area of collagen fibrosis, and serum BNP, CK-MB, IL-1β, IL-18, myocardial tissue NLRP3, caspase-1, ASC protein expression and NLRP3, caspase-1 mRNA expression were all elevated (P<0.05). Compared with those in the model group, cardiomyocyte injury of rats and collagen fibrosis area were reduced, and serum BNP, CK-MB, IL-1β, and IL-18 contents were all reduced in Shenqi Jianxin Formula group, Entresto group, MCC950 group, and the combination group; except for Entresto group, myocardial tissue NLRP3, caspase-1, ASC protein expression and NLRP3, caspase-1 mRNA expression were reduced in the remaining three medication group (P<0.05). Compared with Shenqi Jianxin Formula group, the MCC950 group and the combination group showed decreased serum IL-1β and IL-18 content, collagen fibrosis area, myocardial tissue NLPR3, caspase-1 protein expression, and caspase-1 mRNA expression, and decreased ASC and NLRP3 mRNA expression was shown in the combination group (P<0.05). Compared with MCC950 group, collagen fibrosis area was reduced, and serum IL-18 content, NLRP3, caspase-1 mRNA expression were reduced in the combination group (P<0.05). ConclusionShenqi Jianxin Formula can effectively improve the myocardial injury and heart failure in rats with CHF, and its mechanism may be related to the inhibition of cardiomyocyte pyroptosis through NLPR3/Caspase-1 pathway to reduce the level of intramyocardial inflammation. The combined use of MCC950 with Shenqi Jianxin Formula could more effectively inhibite myocardial pyroptosis, with better therapeutic result than single use of each part.
7.Comparison of gait and hip ambulation ability after total hip arthroplasty through different approaches
Yunchun PAN ; Hongjun WEI ; Guoqing REN ; Qiliang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(18):2846-2851
BACKGROUND:In the selection of minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty approaches,there is considerable debate about whether direct anterior and posterior approaches differ in postoperative gait,limb balance,and hip motor capacity,and therefore further investigation is warranted. OBJECTIVE:To assess the gait and hip ambulation ability of direct anterior and posterior approaches for primary unilateral total hip arthroplasty with a prospective randomized controlled study. METHODS:A total of 61 patients with unilateral avascular necrosis of the femoral head in Qingdao Municipal Hospital from January 2019 to June 2020 were included in the study.There were 40 males and 21 females,at a mean age of(64.83±5.52)years.All the patients were randomly divided into a direct anterior approach group(n=28)and a posterior approach group(n=33),and received initial total hip arthroplasty by direct anterior approach and posterior approach,respectively.Gait analysis(gait time-space parameters such as stride length,stride frequency,single-leg support time,and plantar pressure difference)and hip ambulation ability(standing-walking timing test and 2-minute walking test)were performed before and 1,3 and 6 months after operation. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)With the extension of postoperative time,gait time-space parameters in both groups were gradually improved.The stride length,stride frequency,single-leg support time,and plantar pressure difference in the direct anterior approach group were significantly better than those in the posterior approach group 1 month after surgery(P<0.01).The stride frequency,single-leg support time,and plantar pressure difference in the direct anterior approach group were significantly better than those in the posterior approach group 3 months after surgery(P<0.05).The plantar pressure difference in the direct anterior approach group was significantly better than that in the posterior approach group 6 months after surgery(P<0.01).(2)With the extension of postoperative time,the results of the standing-walking timing test and 2-minute walking test were gradually improved in both groups.The results of the standing-walking timing test and 2-minute walking test 1 and 3 months after operation in the direct anterior approach group were better than those in the posterior approach group(P<0.05).(3)The results have indicated that the recovery of postoperative gait and hip ambulation ability of the two groups is inconsistent.The direct anterior approach group has some advantages in the improvement of postoperative gait and hip ambulation ability compared with the posterior approach group in the early postoperative period.
8.Correlation between CHA 2DS 2-VASC score and recurrence of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation after radiofrequency ablation
Ruijuan DU ; Qingmin WEI ; Yanming FAN ; Shijie WANG ; Yanlong ZHANG ; Guoqing GE
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2024;23(1):52-56
Objective:To investigate the correlation between CHA 2DS 2-VASC score and the recurrence risk of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation after radiofrequency ablation. Methods:It was a retrospective cohort study. A total of 150 patients who underwent radiofrequency ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in Xingtai People′s Hospital from January 2017 to January 2021 were consecutively included in the study. According to the preoperative CHA 2DS 2-VASC score, patients were divided into high score group (≥3 points, n=90) and low score group (<3 points, n=60). Baseline clinical data was collected. All patients underwent circumferential pulmonary vein isolation, and those with atrial flutter before ablation also underwent tricuspid isthmus isolation. Holter and electrocardiogram examinations were performed at 3, 6 months and 1 year after ablation to evaluate whether there was recurrence of atrial fibrillation. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression was used to analyze the risk factors for recurrence of atrial fibrillation after radiofrequency ablation. Results:Among 150 patients 90 were males and 60 were females with a mean age of (64.0±3.6) years. There were no significant differences in age, sex, and proportion of hypertension, diabetes, chronic heart failure and stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), medication of antiarrhythmic and anticoagulant drugs between the two groups (all P>0.05). The longest duration of atrial fibrillation in the high score group was significantly longer than that in the low score group (26.0±6.1) hours vs. (10.0±2.1) hours, P<0.05). There were no patients with cardiac tamponade, atrial esophageal fistula and severe vascular puncture complications in the two groups. During the follow-up period, the recurrence rate in the high score group was significantly higher than that in the low score group (16.7% (15/90) vs. 8.3% (5/60), P<0.05). Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that CHA 2DS 2-VASC score≥3 was an independent risk factor for atrial fibrillation recurrence in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation after radiofrequency ablation ( HR=3.84, 95% CI: 1.87-7.89, P=0.02). Conclusion:CHA 2DS 2-VASC score≥3 is an independent risk factor for atrial fibrillation recurrence in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation after radiofrequency ablation.
9.FHL2 interacts with LDHA to promote glioma cell proliferation
WU Guoqing ; ZHANG Ting△ ; SONG Xiaofeng ; ZHU Ting ; LI Na ; LI Ming
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2024;31(10):976-983
[摘 要] 目的:探讨四个半LIM结构域2(FHL2)蛋白对胶质瘤细胞增殖的影响及其分子机制。方法:利用TCGA和CGGA数据库分析胶质瘤组织中FHL2 mRNA表达水平与患者预后的关系。通过WB法检测人胶质瘤组织标本及人胶质瘤细胞U87、T98G、U251、SNB19、GSC23、A172、LN229、G267和星形胶质细胞NHA中的FHL2蛋白表达水平。利用慢病毒载体构建稳定敲低FHL2的U87细胞和过表达FHL2的SNB19细胞,即U87-shGFP、U87-shFHL2-1#、U87-shFHL2-4#和SNB19-3flag、SNB19-3flag-FHL2组。通过CCK-8法、克隆形成实验检测敲低和过表达FHL2对细胞增殖的影响,免疫共沉淀(Co-IP)和液相色谱-串联质谱(LC/MS)法筛选FHL2在胶质瘤细胞中的相互作用蛋白,并用Co-IP和免疫荧光法验证它们的结合作用和共定位情况。使用酶标仪检测敲低和过表达FHL2细胞内乳酸产量和乳酸脱氢酶(LDH)活性的变化,WB法分析FHL2、LDHA及p-LDHA在正常脑组织和胶质瘤组织中的蛋白表达差异及其相互关系。在过表达 FHL2的SNB19细胞中使用LDHA的小分子抑制剂AT-101,通过CCK-8实验和酶标仪比色法验证FHL2在胶质瘤乳酸代谢中的作用,验证AT-101在胶质瘤中潜在的治疗效果。结果:Co-IP和LC/MS检测发现,FHL2与LDHA在胶质瘤细胞中存在相互作用。FHL2过表达可提高LDHA活性和乳酸生成(均P < 0.001),进而促进胶质瘤细胞增殖(P < 0.001)。相反,敲低FHL2会降低LDHA活性和乳酸产量(P < 0.001或P < 0.05)并抑制细胞增殖(P < 0.001)。AT101能抑制LDHA活性,并显著抑制FHL2促进胶质瘤细胞的增殖,同时恢复磷酸化LDHA(Y10)水平(P<0.01或P < 0.001)。结论:FHL2与LDHA蛋白相互作用,FHL2通过激活p-LDHA(Y10)的表达促进LDHA活性和乳酸产生,进而促进胶质瘤细胞的增殖,靶向这种相互作用可能成为治疗胶质瘤的潜在策略。
10.Effect of asiaticoside on systolic blood pressure and relaxation of isolated thoracic aorta of rats
Guoqing LU ; Hongyan SUN ; Zhengyu SUN ; Leqiang LIU ; Lei WANG ; Ningning ZHANG ; Yuhang WANG ; Yiming HE ; Jiahui JI ; Xinyue LI ; Pinfang KANG ; Bi TANG
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(3):523-532
Objective To investigate the effect of asiaticoside on blood pressure and relaxation of thoracic aorta in rats and explore the underlying mechanism.Methods SD rats treated with 50 and 100 mg/kg asiaticoside by daily gavage for 2 weeks were monitored for systolic blood pressure changes,and histological changes of the thoracic aorta were evaluated using HE staining.In isolated rat endothelium-intact and endothelium-denuded thoracic aorta rings,the effects of asiaticoside on relaxation of the aortic rings were tested at baseline and following norepinephrine(NE)-and KCl-induced constriction.The vascular relaxation effect of asiaticoside was further observed in NE-stimulated endothelium-intact rat aortic rings pretreated with L-nitroarginine methyl ester,indomethacin,zinc protoporphyrin Ⅸ,tetraethyl ammonium chloride,glibenclamide,barium chloride,Iberiotoxin,4-aminopyridine,or TASK-1-IN-1.The aortic rings were treated with KCl and NE followed by increasing concentrations of CaCl2 to investigate the effect of asiaticoside on vasoconstriction induced by external calcium influx and internal calcium release.Results Asiaticoside at 50 and 100 mg/kg significantly lowered systolic blood pressure in rats without affecting the thoracic aorta histomorphology.While not obviously affecting resting aortic rings with intact endothelium,asiaticoside at 100 mg/kg induced significant relaxation of the rings constricted by KCl and NE,but its effects differed between endothelium-intact and endothelium-denuded rings.In endothelium-intact aortic rings pretreated with indomethacin,ZnPP Ⅸ,barium chloride,glyburide,TASK-1-IN-1 and 4-aminopyridine,asiaticoside did not produce significant effect on NE-induced vasoconstriction,and tetraethylammonium,Iberiotoxin and L-nitroarginine methyl ester all inhibited the relaxation effect of asiaticoside.In KCl-and NE-treated rings,asiaticoside obviously inhibited CaCl2-induced vascular contraction.Conclusion Asiaticoside induces thoracic aorta relaxation by mediating high-conductance calcium-activated potassium channel opening,promoting nitric oxide release from endothelial cells and regulating Ca2+ influx and outflow,thereby reducing systolic blood pressure in rats.

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