1.Gypenoside L Regulates piR-hsa-2804461/FKBP8/Bcl-2 Axis to Promote Apoptosis and Inhibit Ovarian Cancer
Yuanguang DONG ; Yinying SUN ; Mingdian YUAN ; Ying YANG ; Jiaxin WANG ; Jingxuan ZHU ; Nan SONG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(11):98-106
ObjectiveTo explore the molecular mechanism by which gypenoside L (Gyp-L) promotes apoptosis and inhibits ovarian cancer (OC) through the FK506-binding protein (FKBP) prolyl isomerase 8 (FKBP8)/B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) axis, with the piR-hsa-2804461 pathway as a breakthrough point. MethodsThe effects of different concentrations of Gyp-L and cis-platinum on the proliferation of OVCAR3 cells were determined by the cell count kit-8 method to identify the appropriate intervention concentration for subsequent experiments. OVCAR3 cells were allocated into blank, low-dose Gyp-L (Gyp-L-L, 50 µmol·L-1), high-dose Gyp-L (Gyp-L-H, 100 µmol·L-1), and cis-platinum (15 µmol·L-1) groups. The migration, colony formation, and apoptosis of OVCAR3 cells were detected by the cell scratch assay, colony formation assay, and flow cytometry, respectively. The mRNA levels of piR-hsa-2804461 and FKBP8/Bcl-2 axis-related genes in OVCAR3 cells were determined by Real-time PCR, and the expression levels of FKBP8/Bcl-2 axis-related proteins were determined by simple Western blot. Further, an OVCAR3 cell model with piR-hsa-2804461 knocked out was constructed. The cells were allocated into blank, NC-inhibitor, inhibitor, NC-inhibitor+Gyp-L, and inhibitor+Gyp-L groups. The colony formation of OVCAR3 cells was detected by the colony formation assay. The mRNA levels of piR-hsa-2804461 and FKBP8/Bcl-2 axis-related genes and the expression levels of FKBP8/Bcl-2 axis-related proteins were determined by Real-time PCR and simple Western blotting, respectively. ResultsGyp-L inhibited the migration and proliferation (P<0.01), promoted the apoptosis (P<0.05), up-regulated the mRNA level of piR-hsa-2804461 (P<0.05), and down-regulated the mRNA and protein levels of FKBP8 and Bcl-2 (P<0.05) in OVCAR3 cells. Furthermore, Gyp-L increased the mRNA and protein levels of Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax), cysteinyl aspartate-specific proteinase (Caspase)-3, and Caspase-9, which are related to the FKBP8/Bcl-2 axis (P<0.05). ConclusionGyp-L may promote apoptosis by regulating the piR-hsa-2804461/FKBP8/Bcl-2 axis, thus affecting the occurrence of ovarian cancer.
2.Molecular Mechanism of Gypenoside L in Anti-Ovarian Cancer by Affecting GCK-Mediated Glycolytic Pathway
Yuanguang DONG ; Nan SONG ; Ying YANG ; Jingxuan ZHU ; Jiaxin WANG ; Mingdian YUAN ; Yingying SUN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(11):118-124
ObjectiveTo explore the molecular mechanism of gypenoside L (Gyp-L) in the treatment of ovarian cancer (OC) by taking the glycolytic pathway of OC as the key point. MethodsThe proliferation activity of OVCAR3 cells was measured by the cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay to determine the appropriate intervention concentration for subsequent experiments. The cell clone formation assay and the scratch healing assay were employed to assess the proliferation and migration capabilities of OVCAR3 cells. OVCAR3 cells were divided into a blank group, a Gyp-L-L group (low concentration of Gyp-L, 50 µmol
3.Gypenoside L Regulates piR-hsa-2804461/FKBP8/Bcl-2 Axis to Promote Apoptosis and Inhibit Ovarian Cancer
Yuanguang DONG ; Yinying SUN ; Mingdian YUAN ; Ying YANG ; Jiaxin WANG ; Jingxuan ZHU ; Nan SONG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(11):98-106
ObjectiveTo explore the molecular mechanism by which gypenoside L (Gyp-L) promotes apoptosis and inhibits ovarian cancer (OC) through the FK506-binding protein (FKBP) prolyl isomerase 8 (FKBP8)/B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) axis, with the piR-hsa-2804461 pathway as a breakthrough point. MethodsThe effects of different concentrations of Gyp-L and cis-platinum on the proliferation of OVCAR3 cells were determined by the cell count kit-8 method to identify the appropriate intervention concentration for subsequent experiments. OVCAR3 cells were allocated into blank, low-dose Gyp-L (Gyp-L-L, 50 µmol·L-1), high-dose Gyp-L (Gyp-L-H, 100 µmol·L-1), and cis-platinum (15 µmol·L-1) groups. The migration, colony formation, and apoptosis of OVCAR3 cells were detected by the cell scratch assay, colony formation assay, and flow cytometry, respectively. The mRNA levels of piR-hsa-2804461 and FKBP8/Bcl-2 axis-related genes in OVCAR3 cells were determined by Real-time PCR, and the expression levels of FKBP8/Bcl-2 axis-related proteins were determined by simple Western blot. Further, an OVCAR3 cell model with piR-hsa-2804461 knocked out was constructed. The cells were allocated into blank, NC-inhibitor, inhibitor, NC-inhibitor+Gyp-L, and inhibitor+Gyp-L groups. The colony formation of OVCAR3 cells was detected by the colony formation assay. The mRNA levels of piR-hsa-2804461 and FKBP8/Bcl-2 axis-related genes and the expression levels of FKBP8/Bcl-2 axis-related proteins were determined by Real-time PCR and simple Western blotting, respectively. ResultsGyp-L inhibited the migration and proliferation (P<0.01), promoted the apoptosis (P<0.05), up-regulated the mRNA level of piR-hsa-2804461 (P<0.05), and down-regulated the mRNA and protein levels of FKBP8 and Bcl-2 (P<0.05) in OVCAR3 cells. Furthermore, Gyp-L increased the mRNA and protein levels of Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax), cysteinyl aspartate-specific proteinase (Caspase)-3, and Caspase-9, which are related to the FKBP8/Bcl-2 axis (P<0.05). ConclusionGyp-L may promote apoptosis by regulating the piR-hsa-2804461/FKBP8/Bcl-2 axis, thus affecting the occurrence of ovarian cancer.
4.Molecular Mechanism of Gypenoside L in Anti-Ovarian Cancer by Affecting GCK-Mediated Glycolytic Pathway
Yuanguang DONG ; Nan SONG ; Ying YANG ; Jingxuan ZHU ; Jiaxin WANG ; Mingdian YUAN ; Yingying SUN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(11):118-124
ObjectiveTo explore the molecular mechanism of gypenoside L (Gyp-L) in the treatment of ovarian cancer (OC) by taking the glycolytic pathway of OC as the key point. MethodsThe proliferation activity of OVCAR3 cells was measured by the cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay to determine the appropriate intervention concentration for subsequent experiments. The cell clone formation assay and the scratch healing assay were employed to assess the proliferation and migration capabilities of OVCAR3 cells. OVCAR3 cells were divided into a blank group, a Gyp-L-L group (low concentration of Gyp-L, 50 µmol
5.Association between household solid fuel use for cooking and depressive symptoms among middle-aged and elderly adults in rural China: Evidence from the China Family Panel Studies Database
Ting YANG ; Yong LIU ; Xufeng LI ; Yun GAI ; Zhihao XIE ; Junkui WANG ; Yong YU ; Jingxuan WANG
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2025;42(8):926-931
Background Although current evidence suggests a link between outdoor air pollution and depressive symptoms, the effect of solid fuel use (a significant indoor air pollutant) on depressive symptoms in China's rural middle-aged and elderly population remains poorly understood. Objective To explore the association between solid fuel use for cooking and depressive symptoms among middle-aged and elderly people in rural areas of China, and to provide a basis for the prevention and control of depressive symptoms among residents in rural areas. Methods Data were obtained from the 2020 China Family Panel Studies (CFPS), depressive symptoms were assessed using 8-item Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D), and cooking fuel type was self-reported. Subsequently, two-level binary unconditional logistic regression models were fitted to assess the impact of solid fuel use for cooking on depressive symptoms. Results A total of
6.Tumor-targeted metabolic inhibitor prodrug labelled with cyanine dyes enhances immunoprevention of lung cancer.
Wen LI ; Jiali HUANG ; Chen SHEN ; Weiye JIANG ; Xi YANG ; Jingxuan HUANG ; Yueqing GU ; Zhiyu LI ; Yi MA ; Jinlei BIAN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2024;14(2):751-764
Recent progress in targeted metabolic therapy of cancer has been limited by the considerable toxicity associated with such drugs. To address this challenge, we developed a smart theranostic prodrug system that combines a fluorophore and an anticancer drug, specifically 6-diazo-5-oxo-l-norleucine (DON), using a thioketal linkage (TK). This system enables imaging, chemotherapy, photodynamic therapy, and on-demand drug release upon radiation exposure. The optimized prodrug, DON-TK-BM3, incorporating cyanine dyes as the fluorophore, displayed potent reactive oxygen species release and efficient tumor cell killing. Unlike the parent drug DON, DON-TK-BM3 exhibited no toxicity toward normal cells. Moreover, DON-TK-BM3 demonstrated high tumor accumulation and reduced side effects, including gastrointestinal toxicity, in mice. This study provides a practical strategy for designing prodrugs of metabolic inhibitors with significant toxicity stemming from their lack of tissue selectivity.
7.Association of high triglyceride glucose index with increased mortality in peritoneal dialysis:A cohort study
Shan YANG ; Hongying LI ; Jingxuan ZHOU ; Yaode CHEN ; Yaqin LI ; Ziqi GU ; Hongxin NIU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2024;40(3):371-377
Objective The objective of this study is to investigate whether there is a correlation between a high TyG index(serum triglyceride glucose index)and higher mortality rates among patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis(PD).Methods This study utilized a single-center retrospective cohort as the basis for its methods..From January 1,2007 to December 31,2015,a total of 519 PD patients kept under observation until December 31,2018.There searchers employed the Kaplan-Meier method and Cox proportional hazards modelsto examine the cor-relation between TyG index levels and mortality.Results Over a period of 40.5 months,104(20.0%)individuals with Parkinson's disease passed away,with 55(52.9%)of these deaths attributed to cardiovascular disease(CVD).The serum median TyG index at baseline was 8.44(6.48,11.94).Through Cox regression analysis subject to the adjustments of such parameters as gender,age,body mass index(BMI),presence of cardiovascular disease,hypertension,diabetes mellitus,hemoglobin,serum albumin,serum Ferritin,total cholesterol,renal residual function(RRF),An increased risk of all-cause mortality(HR = 2.22,95%CI:1.43~3.44,P<0.001)and CVD mortality(HR = 2.50,95%CI:1.34~4.65,P = 0.004)was observed with a higher baseline TyG index(8.44).A comparable impact was observed in the correlation between the average TyG index over time(TA-TyG index)and both all-cause mortality and CVD mortality.(HR = 1.90,95%CI:1.25~2.90,P = 0.003;HR = 2.05,95%CI:1.14~3.70,P = 0.017,respectively).Conclusion PD patients with a higher serum TyG index have a greater risk of all-cause mortality and mortality related to cardiovascular disease.
8.Ginsenoside Rb1 promotes oxeiptosis in hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells through KEAP1/PGAM5/AIFM1 pathway
ZHU Jingxuan ; SONG Nan ; YANG Ying ; WANG Jie ; GAO Hao ; JIA Lianqun
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2024;31(5):445-451
[摘 要] 目的:探讨人参皂苷Rb1(Gn-Rb1)对肝细胞癌(HCC)HepG2细胞氧死亡的影响及其可能的分子机制。方法:采用生物信息学方法分析氧死亡的关键基因PGAM5表达对HCC患者生存期的影响。选取辽宁省肿瘤医院收治的8例HCC患者的HCC组织与癌旁组织,通过WB法及qPCR检测氧死亡相关基因蛋白与mRNA的表达情况。将HepG2细胞随机分为对照组与Gn-Rb1组(予以200 μmol/L Gn-Rb1干预),采用细胞克隆形成实验、划痕愈合实验分别检测Gn-Rb1对HepG2细胞的集落形成能力、迁移能力的影响,ELISA检测对细胞ROS生成水平的影响,微板法检测对细胞LDH释放水平的影响;WB法、qPCR法检测Gn-Rb1对HepG2氧死亡关键基因蛋白质与mRNA水平表达的影响。结果:生物信息学分析发现,PGAM5高表达肝癌患者总生存时间较低表达患者更长(P<0.05)。在临床HCC组织与癌旁组织样本中发现,相较于癌旁组织,在蛋白质与mRNA水平上,肿瘤组织KEAP1与PGAM5表达显著降低,NRF2表达显著升高(均P<0.01),p-AIFM1蛋白水平显著升高(P<0.05)。对HepG2细胞予以200 μmol/L Gn-Rb1干预后,相较于对照组,Gn-Rb1组HepG2细胞的迁移能力与集落形成能力显著降低(均P<0.01),而LDH水平显著升高(P<0.05);相比于对照组,在mRNA和蛋白质水平上,Gn-Rb1组细胞中KEAP1、PGAM5表达均显著升高而NRF2表达均显著降低(均P<0.05),p-AIFM1蛋白表达显著降低(P<0.01)。结论:HCC组织中氧死亡被抑制,而Gn-Rb1能够通过调控KEAP1/PGAM5/AIFM1通路促进HepG2细胞氧死亡的发生,抑制细胞增殖和迁移能力。
9.Study on the mechanism of improving islet β-cell function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Alogliptin benzoate
Xi YANG ; Pu ZHANG ; Jingxuan MA ; Mengchu SUN ; Liqin LI ; Jun WANG
Chinese Journal of Diabetes 2024;32(3):173-176
Objective To investigate the effect of Alogliptin benzoate on the serum autophagy markers in type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)patients.Methods Eighty newly diagnosed T2DM patients who visited the Department of Endocrinology in Baoding No.1 Central Hospital from December 2021 to October 2022 were randomly divided into a group treated with Metformin(Met group,n=40)and a group treated with Met and Alog(Met+Alog group,n=40).The differences in BMI,WHR,FPG,HbA1c,Atg7 and Beclin-1 between two groups before and after 12 weeks of treatment were compared.Results After treatment,the levels of Atg7 and Beclin-1 increased in both groups(P<0.05),while FPG,HbA1c and HOMA-IR decreased(P<0.05).After treatment,Atg7,Beclin-1 and HDL-C in Met+Alog group were higher than those in Met group(P<0.05).Pearson correlation analysis showed that Atg7 was negatively correlated with BMI,FPG and HbA1c(P<0.05);Beclin-1 was positively correlated with HDL-C(P<0.05),and negatively correlated with BMI,FPG,HbA1c,and TG(P<0.05).Meta linear regression analysis showed that BMI was the influencing factor of Atg7,while BMI and HDL-C were the influencing factors of Beclin-1.Conclusion Alogliptin benzoate may improve islet β cell function by up-regulating the expression of autophagy related factors Atg7 and Beclin-1 in patients with T2DM.
10.Exploration and practice of group psychological training teaching and competency assessment model based on MES and BOPPPS
Xiaolin ZHANG ; Jia WANG ; Ying HE ; Jingxuan ZHANG ; Guoyu YANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2024;23(4):487-491
In recent years, group psychological training has become one of the most important skills that must be mastered by psychological workers in colleges and universities. However, there are problems with its teaching models, such as unreasonable course content, insufficient autonomous practice, and the lack of teaching competency assessment. Based on the theory of modules of employable skills (MES), we have constructed the core modules of group psychological training on teaching course content and skills, and in accordance with the BOPPPS teaching model, we have achieved satisfying teaching effects though the teaching practice of "bridge-in-theory and discussion-teaching practice and supervision-effectiveness assessment and summarization", in which the trainees have made objective progress in theory application, scheme design, and skill practice, with a high degree of subjective self-satisfaction. According to the problems found in the teaching practice, we will further improve the model by optimizing the modules, innovating teaching implementation methods, refining competency assessment standards, and strengthen the overall integration with medical education in order to better meet the needs of the development of psychological service in colleges and universities.

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