1.Effect of "Fahan" on Metabolites of Blumea balsamifera Analyzed by Non-targeted Metabolomics
Jiayuan CAO ; Xin XU ; Xiangsheng ZHANG ; Bingnan LIU ; Yongyao WEI ; Ke ZHONG ; Yuxin PANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(2):200-207
ObjectiveTo characterize the changes of metabolites of Blumea balsamifera in the process of sweating by non-targeted metabolomics, and to investigate the influence of sweating processing on the constituents of B. balsamifera. MethodsUltra performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole/electrostatic field orbitrap high resolution mass spectrometry(UPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap-MS) metabolomics was used to identify the metabolites in no sweating group(F1), sweating 2 d group(F2) and sweating 4 d group(F3), the differences of metabolites between the groups were compared by principal component analysis(PCA) and orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis(OPLS-DA), and differential metabolites were screened according to the variable importance in the projection(VIP) value>1 and P<0.05, and the pathway enrichment of the differential metabolites was analyzed by Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG). ResultsThe results of PCA and OPLS-DA showed a clear distinction between the three groups of samples, indicating significant differences in the compositions of the three groups of samples. A total of 433 differential metabolites were screened between the F1 and F2, with 154 up-regulated and 279 down-regulated, the significant up-regulated metabolites were tangeritin, 5-O-demethylnobiletin and so on, while the metabolites with significant down-regulation included alternariol, fortunellin, etc. A total of 379 differential metabolites were screened between the F2 and F3, with 150 up-regulated and 229 down-regulated, the significant up-regulated metabolites were isoimperatorin, helianyl octanoate and so on, and the significant down-regulated metabolites were hovenoside I, goyasaponin Ⅲ, etc. KEGG pathway enrichment analysis showed that tyrosine metabolism, isoquinoline alkaloid biosynthesis, phenylalanine, tyrosine and tryptophan biosynthesis, tryptophan metabolism, valine, leucine and isoleucine biosynthesis, pantothenate and coenzyme A biosynthesis may be the key pathways affecting metabolite differences of B. balsamifera after sweating treatment. ConclusionSweating can reduce the content of endophytic mycotoxins in B. balsamifera and has a great impact on the synthesis and metabolic pathways of total flavonoids and auxin. This study can provide a reference for the process research on the sweating conditions of B. balsamifera.
2. Research progress of Parkin protein regulating mitochondrial homeostasis through ubiquitination in cardiovascular diseases
Ke-Juan LI ; Jian-Shu CHEN ; Yi-Xin XIE ; Jia-Le BU ; Xiao-Wei ZHANG ; Yong-Nan LI
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2024;40(2):224-228
In addition to providing energy for cells, mitochondria also participate in calcium homeostasis, cell information transfer, cell apoptosis, cell growth and differentiation. Therefore, maintaining mitochondrial homeostasis is very crucial for the body to carry out normal life activities. Ubiquitination, a post-translational modification of proteins, is involved in various physiological and pathological processes of cells by regulating mitochondrial homeostasis. However, the mechanism by which ubiquitination regulates mitochondrial homeostasis has not been summarized, especially the effect of Parkin protein on cardiovascular diseases. In this paper, the specific mechanism of mitochondrial homeostasis regulated by ubiquitination of Parkin protein is discussed, and the influence of mitochondrial homeostasis imbalance on cardiovascular diseases is reviewed, with a view to providing potential therapeutic strategies for the clinical treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
3. The regulatory mechanism of physiological sleep-wake
Wei-Jie LU ; Kai LIU ; Xin-Ke ZHAO ; Qian-Rong LI ; Ying-Dong LI ; Guo-Tai WU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2024;40(3):421-426
This paper explains the mechanism of the mutual switching between physiological sleep and wakefulness from the aspects of the sleep circadian system and the sleep homeostasis system. In the circadian rhythm system, with the suprachiasmatic nucleus as the core, the anatomical connections between the suprachiasmatic nucleusand various systems that affect sleep are summarized, starting from the suprachiasmatic nucleus, passing through the four pathways of the melatonin system, namely, subventricular area of the hypothalamus, the ventrolateral nucleus of the preoptic area, orexin neurons, and melatonin, then the related mechanisms of their regulation of sleep and wakefulness are expounded. In the sleep homeostasis system, with adenosine and prostaglandin D2 as targets, the role of hypnogen in sleep arousal mechanisms in regulation is also expounded.
4.LI Fei's Experience in Treating Facial Paralysis with Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Xin-Hua ZHOU ; Wei-Ran LI ; Ke-Po WANG ; Fei LI
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;41(4):1041-1047
This article aims to analyze LI Fei's academic thinking and experience in treating facial paralysis.LI Fei proposes that the diagnosis and treatment of facial paralysis should follow the principle of"identify the cause of the disease when it is occured at first time,followed by exploring the pathogenesis of the disease,then differentiating the syndrome and treating the disease,and recognizing the syndrome and treating the disease",and that the basic treatment principle should be"dispelling wind and unblocking the collaterals,regulating the tendons and meridians".In clinical treatment,"put emphasis on anatomy,treat the disease according to symptoms"is the basic policy;meanwhile,integrating Chinese and western theories,combining the anatomical structure of the expression muscle,dynamically judging the recovery of nerves and muscles,and selecting the corresponding empirical acupoints according to the symptoms.LI Fei emphasizes the integration of theories and summarizes the"triple"methods of differentiation by reasoning,staging and symptoms,and the"triple"theory of treatment by regulating menstruation,tendon and spirit,which is worthy of reference in the clinic.
5.Progress in research on health literate schools
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(3):448-451
Abstract
Health literate schools (HeLit-Schools) play a significant role in fostering students health literacy. The paper elucidates the background and conceptual connotations of HeLit-Schools, and analyzes how HeLit-Schools effectively integrate and enhance the health literacy of schools in three aspects: philosophy and core drivers, strategy and method implementation, as well as evaluation mechanisms and standard setting. Furthermore, the paper explores the implications of foreign HeLit-Schools research and practice for China under the context of "Healthy China" construction, as well as the key strategies for Chinese schools in the implementation of HeLit-Schools, aiming to provide a new perspective and theoretical support for Chinese schools to practice the "Healthy China initiative" and strengthen school construction from the perspective of health literacy.
6.Specific DNA barcodes screening, germplasm resource identification, and genetic diversity analysis of Platycodon grandiflorum
Xin WANG ; Yue SHI ; Jin-hui MAN ; Yu-ying HUANG ; Xiao-qin ZHANG ; Ke-lu AN ; Gao-jie HE ; Zi-qi LIU ; Fan-yuan GUAN ; Yu-yan ZHENG ; Xiao-hui WANG ; Sheng-li WEI
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2024;59(1):243-252
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7.Research status of quercetin-mediated MAPK signaling pathway in prevention and treatment of osteoporosis
Ke-Xin YUAN ; Xing-Wen XIE ; Ding-Peng LI ; Yi-Sheng JING ; Wei-Wei HUANG ; Xue-Tao WANG ; Hao-Dong YANG ; Wen YAN ; Yong-Wu MA
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(9):1375-1379
Quercetin can mediate the activation of mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK)signaling pathways to prevent osteoporosis(OP).This paper comprehensively discusses the interrelationship between MAPK and osteoporosis-related cells based on the latest domestic and international research.Additionally,it elucidates the research progress of quercetin in mediating the MAPK signaling pathway for OP prevention.The aim is to provide an effective foundation for the clinical prevention and treatment of OP and the in-depth development of quercetin.
8.Application of droplet digital PCR in etiological diagnosis of severe acute pancreatitis patients with suspected bloodstream infection
Xin-Yu WANG ; Gang LI ; Wen-Jian MAO ; Jie YANG ; Jing-Zhu ZHANG ; Lu KE ; Wei-Qin LI ; Zhi-Hui TONG
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2024;23(1):9-15
Objective To explore the value of droplet digital polymerase chain reaction(ddPCR)in the etiological diagnosis of severe acute pancreatitis(SAP)patients with suspected bloodstream infection(BSI).Methods SAP patients admitted to the department of critical care medicine in a hospital July to September 2022 were enrolled.When BSI was suspected,venous blood was collected for both ddPCR detection and blood culture(BC)with antimi-crobial susceptibility testing(AST)simultaneously.The time required for two detection methods was recorded,and the detection results of ddPCR and BC were compared.The etiological diagnostic efficacy of ddPCR was calculated,and the correlation between the value of pathogen load detected by ddPCR and the level of infection parameters was explored.Results A total of 22 patients were included in the analysis,and 52 venous blood specimens were collec-ted for detection.BC revealed 17 positive specimens(32.7%)and 29 pathogenic strains,while ddPCR showed 41 positive specimens(78.8%)and 73 pathogenic strains.Detection time required for ddPCR was significantly lower than that of BC([0.16±0.03]days vs[5.92±1.20]days,P<0.001).Within the detection range of ddPCR and taking BC results as the gold standard,the sensitivity and specificity of ddPCR were 80.0%and 28.6%,respective-ly.With the combined assessment of BSI based on non-blood specimen microbial evidence within a week,the sensi-tivity and specificity of ddPCR detection increased to 91.9%and 76.9%,respectively.ddPCR detected resistance genes of blaKPC,blaNDM/IMP,VanA/VanM,and mecA from 19,9,6,and 5 specimens,respectively.Correlation analysis showed a positive correlation between pathogen load and levels of C-reactive protein as well as procalcitonin(r=0.347,0.414,P<0.05).Conclusion As a supplementary detection method for BC in BSI diagnosis,ddPCR has the advantages of higher sensitivity and shorter detection time,and is worthy of further exploration in clinical application.
9.Analysis of prognosis and influencing factors in radioiodine refractory differentiated thyroid cancer
Xin LIU ; Lin LIN ; Rong FAN ; Ke YANG ; Zhengmao WEI ; Yiqing ZHENG ; Xuejuan WANG ; Jianhua GENG ; Rong ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2024;33(5):566-572
Objective To analyze the prognosis and influencing factors in patients with radioiodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer (RAIR-DTC). Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 52 patients with RAIR-DTC who underwent ineffective 131I therapy at the Department of Nuclear Medicine, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences from October 2016 to January 2020. Patients were categorized into progression and stable groups based on disease progression within five years post-treatment. Differences between groups were analyzed using chi-square test and logistic regression. Independent prognostic risk factors were identified using a Cox proportional hazards model. The Kaplan-Meier method with log-rank test was used to evaluate the impact of treatment on the prognosis of the progression group. Results The 3-year and 5-year survival rates of the 52 patients with RAIR-DTC were 88.5% and 73.1%, respectively. In the progression group, the rates were 81.8% and 57.6%. In the stable group, the rates were 100% and 100%. There were significant differences between the two groups in terms of age, presence of extrathyroidal extension, and the initial 131I treatment dose (P < 0.05). Univariate analysis indicated that the age, pre-ablation stimulated thyroglobulin level before the first 131I treatment, the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio before the first treatment, and the sites of recurrence and metastasis were significantly associated with overall survival (P < 0.05). Multivariate analysis showed that age > 55 years (HR=12.40, 95% CI= 2.09-73.57, P=0.001) and distant metastasis (HR=24.47, 95% CI=4.17-143.75, P < 0.001) were independent risk factors for poor prognosis. Kaplan-Meier curve analysis showed that local surgery and/or targeted therapy significantly prolonged progression-free survival in the progression group (P < 0.001). Conclusion The prognosis for RAIR-DTC is poor, with advanced age and distant metastasis significantly associated with unfavorable outcomes. In elderly patients and those with extrathyroidal invasion, the treatment dose during initial 131I therapy may be appropriately increased to delay disease progression. For patients with disease progression, prompt local surgical intervention and/or targeted therapy is recommended.
10.Analysis of prognosis and influencing factors in radioiodine refractory differentiated thyroid cancer
Xin LIU ; Lin LIN ; Rong FAN ; Ke YANG ; Zhengmao WEI ; Yiqing ZHENG ; Xuejuan WANG ; Jianhua GENG ; Rong ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2024;33(5):566-572
Objective To analyze the prognosis and influencing factors in patients with radioiodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer (RAIR-DTC). Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 52 patients with RAIR-DTC who underwent ineffective 131I therapy at the Department of Nuclear Medicine, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences from October 2016 to January 2020. Patients were categorized into progression and stable groups based on disease progression within five years post-treatment. Differences between groups were analyzed using chi-square test and logistic regression. Independent prognostic risk factors were identified using a Cox proportional hazards model. The Kaplan-Meier method with log-rank test was used to evaluate the impact of treatment on the prognosis of the progression group. Results The 3-year and 5-year survival rates of the 52 patients with RAIR-DTC were 88.5% and 73.1%, respectively. In the progression group, the rates were 81.8% and 57.6%. In the stable group, the rates were 100% and 100%. There were significant differences between the two groups in terms of age, presence of extrathyroidal extension, and the initial 131I treatment dose (P < 0.05). Univariate analysis indicated that the age, pre-ablation stimulated thyroglobulin level before the first 131I treatment, the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio before the first treatment, and the sites of recurrence and metastasis were significantly associated with overall survival (P < 0.05). Multivariate analysis showed that age > 55 years (HR=12.40, 95% CI= 2.09-73.57, P=0.001) and distant metastasis (HR=24.47, 95% CI=4.17-143.75, P < 0.001) were independent risk factors for poor prognosis. Kaplan-Meier curve analysis showed that local surgery and/or targeted therapy significantly prolonged progression-free survival in the progression group (P < 0.001). Conclusion The prognosis for RAIR-DTC is poor, with advanced age and distant metastasis significantly associated with unfavorable outcomes. In elderly patients and those with extrathyroidal invasion, the treatment dose during initial 131I therapy may be appropriately increased to delay disease progression. For patients with disease progression, prompt local surgical intervention and/or targeted therapy is recommended.


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