1.Effects of Shujin Jiannao Formula (舒筋健脑方) on Neural Repair and PI3K-Akt-mTOR Pathway of Brain Tissue in Cerebral Palsy Model Rats
Ruiqin YU ; Yanjun MO ; Houjun ZHANG ; Gang LIU ; Zhuoluo ZHOU ; Zechen RUAN ; Lin XU ; Xiaohong MU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(10):1038-1045
ObjectiveTo explore the possible mechanisms of Shujin Jiannao Formula (舒筋健脑方) for cerebral palsy. MethodsThirty 7-day-old SD rats were randomly divided into normal group, model group, and Shujin Jiannao Formula group, with 10 rats in each group. The model group and Shujin Jiannao Formula group established a cerebral palsy model by the classic Rice-Vannucci method. After successful modeling, rats in Shujin Jiannao Formula group were given Shujin Jiannao Formula 16 g/(kg·d) by gavage, while the normal group and model group were given normal saline 10 ml/(kg·d) by gavage once a day. After one week of intervention, the rats' body weight was measured, and Zea-Longa scores, the righting reflex test, and the hindlimb suspension test were conducted for assessment; hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining and Nissl staining were used to observe pathological changes in brain tissue, and the number of Nissl-positive neurons was counted; enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was employed to measure levels of inflammatory cytokines in the brain tissue, specifically interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α); immunofluorescence was used to detect the expression levels of neurofilament protein 200 (NF200) and myelin basic protein (MBP) in brain tissue; Western Blot analysis was conducted to determine the protein levels of phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K), protein kinase B (Akt/PKB/Rac), and mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) in brain tissue. ResultsCompared with the normal group, rats in the model group showed significantly higher Zea-Longa scores and lower scores in the hindlimb suspension test (P<0.01); pathological findings revealed loose structure in the cerebral cortex, hippocampal atrophy, and neuronal damage in brain tissue. Levels of IL-1β and TNF-α elevated, and the number of Nissl-stained positive neurons in the cortex and hippocampal CA1 region reduced, and immunofluorescence intensity of NF200 and MBP, as well as protein expression levels of PI3K and mTOR, significantly decreased (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Compared with the model group, rats in Shujin Jiannao Formula group showed decreased Zea-Longa scores and increased hindlimb suspension test scores (P<0.05); pathological damage in brain tissue alleviated, levels of IL-1β and TNF-α reduced, the number of Nissl-stained positive neurons in the cortex and hippocampal CA1 region increased, and the immunofluorescence intensity of NF200 and MBP, as well as the protein levels of PI3K and mTOR, significantly elevated (P<0.05 or P<0.01). There were no statistically significant differences among the groups in body weight, body-turning time, or AKT protein levels in brain tissue (P>0.05). ConclusionShujin Jiannao Formula can improve the neurological function of rats with cerebral palsy, exert neurorestorative effects, and its mechanism of action may be related to the reduction of inflammatory response in brain tissue and the activation of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway.
2.Relationship between polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons internal exposure and lung function change among healthy college students
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(9):1409-1413
Objective:
To investigate the relationship between urinary monohydroxylated metabolites of hydroxyl polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (OH-PAHs) and lung function, as well as the role of oxidative stress in these associations, so as to provide a scientific basis for air pollution control and policy formulation.
Methods:
A panel study was carried out among 45 young healthy adults. Four follow up surveys and health examinations were conducted from November 2017 to October 2018 to measure lung function parameters [forced vital capacity (FVC), second forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), peak expiratory flow (PEF), FEV1/FVC, and forced expiratory flow between 25% and 75% vital capacity (FEF 25%~75% )], markers of exposure to 7OHPAHs [∑ 7OH PAHs], and markers of oxidative stress[8 hydroxy 2 deoxyguanosine (8 OHdG) and 8 isoprostaglandin F 2α (8 iso PGF 2α )]. The relationship between urinary PAH metabolites and lung function was quantified by linear mixed effects models. Mediation analysis was performed to assess the role of oxidative stress in the relationship between OH PAHs and lung function.
Results:
The median values of FVC, FEV1, FEVI/FVC, PEF, and FEF 25%-75% were 4.37 L, 3.58 L, 83.00%, 4.38 L/s, and 3.32 L/s, respectively. The results showed that each 1 unit increase in log transformed value of 2 Hydroxyfluorene (2 OHFlu) was associated with a 5.05% decrease ( β %=-5.05%,95% CI =-8.85%--1.09%) in FVC, 4.15% decrease ( β %=-4.15%,95% CI =-7.94%- -0.22% ) in FEV1 and 5.87% decrease ( β %=-5.87%,95% CI =-11.35%--0.05%) in FEF 25%-75% , respectively. Each 1 unit increase in log transformed values of 2 OHFlu and 9 Phenanthrol (9 OHPhe) was associated with a 7.03% decrease ( β %=-7.03%,95% CI =-12.60%--1.11%) and a 7.08% decrease ( β%=-7.08%,95% CI =-13.50%--0.17%) in PEF, respectively. Additionally, urinary ∑ 7OH PAHs had a positive correlation with the levels of urinary 8 OHdG and 8 iso PGF 2α ( r =0.64, 0.69, P <0.01). Meanwhile, the levels of 8 OHdG mediated 17.06% and 15.71% of the association between 2 OHFlu with FVC and FEV1.
Conclusion
The finding reveales a negative relationship between urinary OH PAHs and lung function among young healthy adults. The 8 OHdG plays a mediated role in the correlation of 2 OHFlu with FVC and FEV1. Active relevant policies are needed to control air pollution and maintain the healthy living conditions of young people.
3.Relationship between urinary metals and lung function in college students
RONG Suying, LIU Jiajia, YANG Wenqi, ZENG Hao, ZHANG Lei, FANG Bo, XU Houjun, WANG Qian
Chinese Journal of School Health 2022;43(2):288-291
Objective:
To explore the association between urinary metals and lung function among college students, and to provide a theoretical basis for related research on metal exposure and lung function injury.
Methods:
A total of 45 healthy college students were recruited from North China University of Science and Technology in Caofeidian between 2017-2018. During the four seasons, information was obtained from questionnaires and physical examinations, lung function parameters were assessed, including FVC, FEV1, PEF, FEV1/FVC and FEF 25-75 , and morning urine samples were collected simultaneously. The urinary levels of 15 metals were measured by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP/MS); a Kruskal Wallis H test was used to compare differences in urinary metals during the four seasons; and a mixed effect model was used to assess correlations between urinary metals and lung function.
Results:
There were significant differences in the levels of urinary chromium, iron, nickel, copper, zinc, arsenic, selenium, selenium, molybdenum, cadmium, antimony and lead from 15 metals over the four seasons ( H =9.79- 20.61 , P <0.05). The differences observed in five lung function parameters over the four seasons were statistically significant ( F =61.72, 45.30, 47.61, 25.47, 35.13, P <0.05). The linear mixed effect model analysis showed that urinary concentrations of vanadium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel and antimony were negatively correlated with FEV1( B =0.202, 0.192, 0.181, 0.154, 0.131 , 0.283); urinary concentrations of aluminum, vanadium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, zinc, cadmium, and antimony were negatively correlated with FVC ( B =0.252, 0.290, 0.292, 0.271, 0.201, 0.180, 0.171, 0.163, 0.381); urinary concentrations of manganese and antimony were negatively correlated with PEF ( B =0.291, 0.354)( P <0.05).
Conclusion
The increase of multiple metal concentrations among college students was related to lung function decline, the long term metal exposure might lead to lung function damage. So environmental metal pollution should be controlled.
4.Research progress on emerging immune check-point targets
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2018;25(7):733-736
免疫检查点通过双信号机制调控肿瘤微环境中最主要的免疫细胞——T淋巴细胞的免疫应答活性而发挥作用。这些 分子主要分为两类,一类是免疫球蛋白(immune globulin, Ig)超家族,另一类是肿瘤坏死因子(tumor necrosis factor,TNF)配体/受 体对。随着研究的深入,新的免疫检查点靶点不断涌现,其中,CD40、CD27、 4-1BB、OX40及VISTA等在实体瘤治疗中具有良好 前景。负向免疫检查点(negative checkpoint regulators, NCRs)也逐渐受到重视,更多新兴免疫检查点分子正在临床试验阶段, 低 反应率及耐药性是新靶点研究的瓶颈。本文就免疫检查点靶点的特点、部分研究中的免疫检查点新靶点、新兴免疫检查点靶点 研究前景与挑战等热点问题作一综述。
5.Comparison of Clinical Efficacy between Spleen Total Resection and Spleen Partial Splenectomy in Treatment of Traumatic Spleen Rupture
Jianzhong MA ; Yu ZHANG ; Shengjin HAN ; Kunpeng WEI ; Houjun LI
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2017;17(24):4706-4709,4734
Objective:To compare the clinical efficacy and safety between spleen total resection splenectomy and spleen partial splenectomy in the treatment of patients with traumatic spleen rupture.Methods:84 cases of patients with traumatic spleen rupture from March 2013 to March 2016 were selected and divided into two groups.42 cases in the spleen total resection group were treated with spleen total resection,while the other 42 cases in the spleen partial nephrectomy group were treated with spleen partial splenectomy.The operative effect,the levels of platelet count,serum IgA,IgG,IgM,CD3 +,CD4 +,CD8 +,CD4 + / CD8 + levels before and after treatment,the incidence of complications were compared between two groups.Results:The intraoperative blood loss,exhaust time,length of hospital stay of spleen partial nephrectomy group were shorter than those of the spleen total resection group,but the operation time of research group was longer than that of the spleen total resection group (P<0.05).The platelet count,CD8+ of spleen partial nephrectomy group were lower than those of the spleen total resection group (P<0.05).The IgA,IgG,IgM,CD3+,CD4+,CD8+,CD4+/CD8+ of spleen partial nephrectomy group were significantly higher than those of the spleen total resection group (P<0.05).The incidence rate of complications in the spleen partial nephrectomy group was lower than that of the spleen total resection group (P<0.05).Conclusion:Spleen partial splenectomy was more effective than spleen total resection in the treatment of traumatic splenic rupture,which had little effect on the platelet and immune function.
6.Pathological analysis of the induced breast tumor models in tree shrew
Baoli HE ; Houjun XIAO ; Jianlin JIAO ; Chunyan WANG ; Hailin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2016;26(3):6-10
Objective To establish a tree shrew mode of breast tumor.Method Forty-five 3 to 4 month-old female tree shrews were orally gavaged with 20 mg 7,12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene (DMBA) or peanut oil per animal for three times.Following that, fifteen DMBA administrated tree shrews were implanted 90 day-release medroxyprogesterone acetate ( MPA) pellets.The tree shrews were palpated once weekly to detect mammary tumors for 45 weeks after first DMBA administration.Results DMBA were able to induce breast tumors (12.5%) in tree shrews, and MPA increased the tumor incidence (50%) while no breast tumors were observed in the control group.Three induced breast tumors were intraductal papillary carcinomas and one was IDC by H&E stain.Conclusion All induced tumors are similar with spontaneous tumors in structure and molecular markers.
7.Codon Usage Bias and Determining Forces in Taenia solium Genome.
Xing YANG ; Xusheng MA ; Xuenong LUO ; Houjun LING ; Xichen ZHANG ; Xuepeng CAI
The Korean Journal of Parasitology 2015;53(6):689-697
The tapeworm Taenia solium is an important human zoonotic parasite that causes great economic loss and also endangers public health. At present, an effective vaccine that will prevent infection and chemotherapy without any side effect remains to be developed. In this study, codon usage patterns in the T. solium genome were examined through 8,484 protein-coding genes. Neutrality analysis showed that T. solium had a narrow GC distribution, and a significant correlation was observed between GC12 and GC3. Examination of an NC (ENC vs GC3s)-plot showed a few genes on or close to the expected curve, but the majority of points with low-ENC (the effective number of codons) values were detected below the expected curve, suggesting that mutational bias plays a major role in shaping codon usage. The Parity Rule 2 plot (PR2) analysis showed that GC and AT were not used proportionally. We also identified 26 optimal codons in the T. solium genome, all of which ended with either a G or C residue. These optimal codons in the T. solium genome are likely consistent with tRNAs that are highly expressed in the cell, suggesting that mutational and translational selection forces are probably driving factors of codon usage bias in the T. solium genome.
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8.The effect comparison of anterograde reamed intramedullary nail and dynamic compression plate for the management of diaphyseal fractures of the humerus
Lei PAN ; Houjun XUE ; Jie LI ; Fan ZHANG ; Weixiong CHEN ; Shicheng WANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2013;36(21):8-11
Objective To compare the clinical effects in patients treated with anterograde reamed intramedullary nail (IMN) and dynamic compression plate (DCP) for diaphyseal fractures of the humerus.Methods Forty-seven patients with diaphyseal fractures of the humerus,were divided into two groups by random digits table:IMN group (23 cases) and DCP group (24 cases),IMN and DCP were performed fixation,respectively.After the surgery,perioperative,functional outcomes of shoulder and elbow,postoperative complications between two groups were compared.Results The average follow-up time was (22.3 ± 5.7)months,3 cases were lost in 12-month-follow-up,1 case in IMN group and 2 cases in DCP group.The operation time,intraoperative blood loss in IMN group were significantly shorter than those in DCP group [(67.7 ± 15.3) min vs.(87.0 ± 12.5) min,(106.3 ±57.6) ml vs.(226.7 ±60.2) ml,P<0.05].The incidence rate of subacromial impingement in IMN group was significantly higher than that in DCP group [18.2% (4/22) vs.0,P < 0.05].The incidence rate of wound infection in IMN group was significantly better than that in DCP group [4.5%(1/22) vs.22.7%(5/22),P < 0.05].There were no statistically significant differences between two groups in other indexes (P > 0.05).Conclusions DCP has some advantage in perioperative period,but they are comparable in the functional outcomes of shoulder and elbow and complications.
9.Self-adaptive regularized super-resolution reconstruction of magnetic resonance images
Qifei XU ; Huaiguo ZHANG ; Houjun WANG ; Jianhua WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2010;14(39):7407-7410
BACKGROUND: Super-resolution reconstruction has been extensively studied and used in many fields,such as medical diagnostics,military surveillance,frame freeze in video,and remote sensing.OBJECTIVE: In order to obtain high-resolution magnetic resonance images,gradient magnetic field is required and the signal-to-noise will be reduced due to the decrease in voxel size with traditional scan.The present study used a self-adaptive regularized super-resolution reconstruction algorithm to acquire high-resolution magnetic resonance images from four half-pixel-shifted low resolution images.METHODS: The least squares algorithm was used as a cost function.The dedvative of the cost function was calculated to obtain an iterative formula of super-resolution reconstruction.In the process of iterative process,the parameter and step size of image resolution were regularized.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The new regularization parameter makes cost function of the new algorithm convex within the definition region.The piori information is involved in the regularization parameter that can improve the high-frequency components of the restored image.As shown from the results obtained in the phantom imaging,the proposed super-resolution technique can improve the resolution of magnetic resonance image.
10.Establishment of AIDS Animal Model with SIVmac239 Infected Chinese Rhesus Monkey
Minghua LI ; Shaoyou LI ; Houjun XIA ; Lu WANG ; Yuanyuan WANG ; Gaohong ZHANG ; Yongtang ZHENG
Virologica Sinica 2007;22(6):509-516
In the present research, two Chinese rhesus monkeys were inoculated intravenously with 5000 TCID50 of SIVmac239. The changes in the numbers of CD4+T lymphocyte in peripheral blood,plasma viral loads, proviral DNA and humoral antibodies against virus were periodically monitored during 121 days. At the early stage of infection, proviral DNA had been detected in PBMCs, and infectious SIVmac239 virus had been isolated from PBMCs. At the same period, the numbers of CD4+T lymphocytes were significantly decreased, and maintained at low level during the 121-day period of infection. Plasma viral loads reached the peak at week 2 post-inoculation and kept at a steady state subsequently. Moreover, antibodies against viral proteins were detected from plasma. All the results showed that the two Chinese rhesus monkeys had been infected with SIVmac239 successfully. This animal model can be applied for further AIDS researches.


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