1.Exploration of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine in Prevention and Treatment of DKD Based on Mitochondrial Autophagy Mediated by PINK1/Parkin Signaling Pathway: A Review
Runsheng LIU ; Xiaodong ZHANG ; Zhaoqing LI ; Jing WANG ; Jinglu ZHANG ; Lixia JIN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(7):302-313
Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is one of the more common chronic kidney diseases,and its causes are complex. DKD is very easy to progress to end-stage renal disease,and the current therapeutic effect still needs to be improved. As an important excretive organ of the human body, the kidney has physiological functions such as discharging metabolic waste, regulating fluid balance, and maintaining the stability of the body's internal environment. These highly complex biochemical processes all depend on the energy support provided by mitochondria. Mitochondrial dysfunction is a key factor causing kidney injury, and the imbalance of mitochondrial homeostasis is an important link leading to mitochondrial dysfunction. The occurrence and development of DKD are often accompanied by the imbalance of mitochondrial homeostasis in renal cells. Mitochondrial autophagy, as a means of regulating mitochondrial homeostasis, is very important for the prevention and treatment of DKD. The PTEN-induced putative kinase 1 (PINK1)/Parkin pathway is one of the most classical pathways to regulate mitochondrial autophagy. Recent studies have found that some drugs can regulate the PINK1/Parkin signaling pathway to target mitochondrial homeostasis and exert renoprotective effects. In particular, traditional Chinese medicine has a significant effect on early and middle stage DKD by regulating PINK1/Parkin pathway-mediated mitochondrial autophagy. This article discussed the mechanism of PINK1/Parkin pathway in mitochondrial autophagy and DKD and reviewed the effect of PINK1/Parkin pathway-mediated mitochondrial autophagy on DKD. At the same time, it explored the therapeutic effect of traditional Chinese and western medicine on DKD mediated by PINK1/Parkin-mediated mitochondrial autophagy, aiming to broaden the ideas of traditional Chinese and western medicine for the prevention and treatment of DKD from the perspective of PINK1/Parkin regulating mitochondrial autophagy.
2.Exploration of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine in Prevention and Treatment of DKD Based on Mitochondrial Autophagy Mediated by PINK1/Parkin Signaling Pathway: A Review
Runsheng LIU ; Xiaodong ZHANG ; Zhaoqing LI ; Jing WANG ; Jinglu ZHANG ; Lixia JIN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(7):302-313
Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is one of the more common chronic kidney diseases,and its causes are complex. DKD is very easy to progress to end-stage renal disease,and the current therapeutic effect still needs to be improved. As an important excretive organ of the human body, the kidney has physiological functions such as discharging metabolic waste, regulating fluid balance, and maintaining the stability of the body's internal environment. These highly complex biochemical processes all depend on the energy support provided by mitochondria. Mitochondrial dysfunction is a key factor causing kidney injury, and the imbalance of mitochondrial homeostasis is an important link leading to mitochondrial dysfunction. The occurrence and development of DKD are often accompanied by the imbalance of mitochondrial homeostasis in renal cells. Mitochondrial autophagy, as a means of regulating mitochondrial homeostasis, is very important for the prevention and treatment of DKD. The PTEN-induced putative kinase 1 (PINK1)/Parkin pathway is one of the most classical pathways to regulate mitochondrial autophagy. Recent studies have found that some drugs can regulate the PINK1/Parkin signaling pathway to target mitochondrial homeostasis and exert renoprotective effects. In particular, traditional Chinese medicine has a significant effect on early and middle stage DKD by regulating PINK1/Parkin pathway-mediated mitochondrial autophagy. This article discussed the mechanism of PINK1/Parkin pathway in mitochondrial autophagy and DKD and reviewed the effect of PINK1/Parkin pathway-mediated mitochondrial autophagy on DKD. At the same time, it explored the therapeutic effect of traditional Chinese and western medicine on DKD mediated by PINK1/Parkin-mediated mitochondrial autophagy, aiming to broaden the ideas of traditional Chinese and western medicine for the prevention and treatment of DKD from the perspective of PINK1/Parkin regulating mitochondrial autophagy.
3.Association between moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity and sedentary behavior among primary and secondary school students and their parents
YAO Zifeng, YE Rongrong, CHEN Jiade, XU Peng, HUANG Yanhong, LI Lixia, LI Hongjuan, GAO Yanhui
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(1):68-72
Objective:
To explore the associations of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) and sedentary behavior (SB) among primary and secondary school students and their parents, so as to provide a scientific basis for formulating targeted physical activity promotion strategies for children and adolescents.
Methods:
From 2021 to 2022, basic information and 24 h movement behaviors of 2 484 pairs of students and their parents were collected from five primary and secondary schools in Haizhu District, Guangzhou City, with a convenient sampling combining with cluster sampling method. Component regression models were constructed to analyze the relationship between parental MVPA, SB and primary and secondary school students MVPA and SB, and a component isochronous substitution model was used to explore the effects of mutual substitution between parental MVPA, residual components (time use components other than SB during the 24 h period), and SB on the behavioral activities of MVPA and SB in primary and secondary school students.
Results:
Parental MVPA and SB of students in grade 1 to 3 were positively correlated with both students MVPA and SB ( β=0.06, 0.12, P <0.01). The component isochronous substitution model showed that substituting 10 and 20 minutes of MVPA for SB by parents in grade 1 to 3 was associated with an increase in MVPA of students, and substituting 10 and 20 minutes of residual ingredients for SB was associated with a decrease in SB of students, with mean changes of 0.8 (95% CI =0.4-1.2) and 1.4 (95% CI =0.7-2.2) and -1.4 (95% CI =-1.7 to -1.1) and -2.9 (95% CI =-3.4 to -2.3)( P <0.05). No statistically significant associations were observed between parents of students in grades 4 to 6 and 7 to 9 and students physical activity and sedentary behaviour ( P >0.05).
Conclusions
Parents of students in grades 1 to 3 increases MVPA and decrease SB are beneficial to increase MVPA and decrease SB of students. Parents could promote physical activity among primary and secondary school students, and the intervention gateway should be advanced, with the low grades as the optimal intervention period.
4.Role of amino acid metabolism in autoimmune hepatitis and related therapeutic targets
Peipei GUO ; Yang XU ; Jiaqi SHI ; Yang WU ; Lixia LU ; Bin LI ; Xiaohui YU
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(3):547-551
Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic inflammatory liver disease. The pathogenesis of AIH remains unclear, but it is mainly autoimmune injury caused by the breakdown of autoimmune tolerance due to the abnormal activation of the immune system, while the specific molecular mechanism remains unknown. Recent studies have shown that abnormal amino acid metabolism plays an important role in the development and progression of AIH. This article reviews the research advances in amino acid metabolic reprogramming in AIH, in order to provide a theoretical basis for amino acid metabolism as a new target for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of AIH.
5.Differential expression and molecular genetic characteristics of CD36 antigen in platelet donor database in Shaanxi province, China
Tianju WANG ; Jun QI ; Manni WANG ; Yuhui LI ; Lixia SHANG ; Le CHEN ; Xiaofang WANG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(5):621-628
Objective: To screen the frequency of CD36 antigen expression in platelet donor database in Shaanxi province and analyze the molecular genetic characteristics of samples with CD36 antigen deficiency and low expression. Methods: A total of 525 platelet donors samples were randomly collected during May 2023. CD36-FITC monoclonal antibody was used for immunofluorescence labeling, and flow cytometry was applied to detect the expression of CD36 antigen on platelets. For samples with CD36 antigen deficiency on platelets, the expression of CD36 on monocytes was further detected. Samples with CD36 antigen deficiency and low expression were sequenced and analyzed. Results: Among the 525 blood samples, 99.24% (521/525) showed positive expression of CD36 antigen. There were differences in the expression intensity of CD36 antigen, with low expression accounting for 3.43% (18/525) and CD36 antigen deficiency accounting for 0.76% (4/525), all of which were type Ⅱ deficiency. The exon mutation frequency of CD36 type Ⅱ deficiency and low expression samples was 31.82% (7/22), and the exon mutation types were 121-1_126delGCAAGTT, 329-330delAC, 1142T>G, 1204-1246dupl 43bp, 1221G>A, and 1228-1239delATTGTGCCTATT. All four cases of CD36 type Ⅱ deficiency had a 121-6 T>C mutation in intron 3. All CD36 low expression samples had a mutation of 282-10A>G, and 121-6T>C mutation rate was 61.1%(11/18). Conclusion: There were differences in the expression of CD36 antigen in the platelet donor database in Shaanxi province, which may be caused by multiple molecular genetic variations. The frequency of CD36 antigen deficiency in Shaanxi was lower than that of Han, Zhuang and Yao populations in southern China. This study provides references for solving the CD36 antibody mediated transfusion reaction and auxiliary treatment of diseases caused by CD36 antigen deficiency in the future. It also provides a basis for investigating the molecular mechanisms of CD36 deficiency and low expression.
6.Risk factors of ineffective eradication therapy of adult Helicobacter pylori infection:a meta-analysis
Zhifeng TANG ; Guoming GAO ; Shuoquan LI ; Agang QU ; Lixia GOU
China Pharmacy 2025;36(12):1525-1529
OBJECTIVE To systematically evaluate the risk factors for ineffective eradication therapy of adult Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection. METHODS Retrieved from PubMed,Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, Embase, CNKI, VIP and Wanfang Data, cohort studies and case-control studies on the eradication therapy for Hp infection in adult patients were searched from Jan. 2000 to Jul. 2024. After screening literature, extracting data, and evaluating the quality of literature, RevMan 5.3 software was used for meta-analysis, and sensitivity analysis and publication bias analysis were also performed. RESULTS A total of 19 articles were included, all of which were cohort studies, involving 9 931 patients in total. Among them, 1 929 patients were ineffective in eradication therapy, with the ineffective rates ranging from 8.02% to 33.33%. Meta-analysis showed that age<50 years [OR=1.33, 95%CI (1.12,1.57), P<0.001], body mass index (BMI)>25 kg/m2 [OR=1.87, 95%CI (1.35, 2.59), P= 0.000 2], a history of smoking [OR=1.62, 95%CI(1.35, 1.95), P<0.001], a history of drinking [OR=1.93, 95%CI(1.47, 2.54), P<0.001], living in a rural area [OR=1.74, 95%CI(1.41, 2.15), P<0.001], having non-peptic ulcer [OR=3.45, 95%CI (1.75, 6.67), P=0.000 3], a family members’ infection history [OR=4.72, 95%CI(3.32, 6.74), P<0.001], poor treatment compliance [OR=4.89, 95%CI (3.07, 7.79), P<0.001], amoxicillin resistance [OR=3.42, 95%CI (1.95, 6.00), P<0.001] and clarithromycin resistance [OR=8.14, 95%CI(5.00, 13.24), P<0.001] had significant impacts on ineffective eradication therapy of Hp infection in adults. Sensitivity analysis and publication bias analysis showed that the result of this study was robust and reliable. CONCLUSIONS Age<50 years, BMI>25 kg/m, a history of smoking, a history of drinking, living in a rural area, having non-peptic ulcer, a family members’ infection history, poor treatment compliance, amoxicillin resistance and clarithromycin resistance are risk factors for failure of Hp infection eradication therapy in adults.
7.Polygonatum Sibiricum Polysaccharides Improve Colonic Injury in a Mouse Model of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Regulating Bile Acid Metabolism in the Colon
Wanrong LI ; Mengting TAO ; Yuanfeng ZOU ; Dan HE ; Nengyuan TANG ; Xin TAN ; Lixia LI ; Dandan CHEN
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2025;46(3):431-443
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect and mechanism of Polygonatum neutral polysaccharides from sibiricum (PSP-NP) on colon injury in mice with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). MethodsMale C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into a control group, a COPD model group, and a PSP-NP group. The COPD model was established using smoke exposure combined with intranasal LPS administration. The PSP-NP group was simultaneously treated daily with 200 mg/kg of PSP-NP via intragastric gavage, while the other groups received an equal volume of saline. HE staining was used to observe the pathological changes in the colon. ELISA was employed to detect the levels of LPS in serum and the expressions of ZO-1, Occludin, IL-6, and TNF-α in colon tissue. UPLC-MS was used to detect the types and contents of bile acids in colonic content, and to screen for differential bile acids. Differential microbial flora were identified using 16S rRNA gene sequencing, and correlation analysis was conducted with differential bile acids. PSP-NP was combined with the differential bile acids cholic acid (CA), and deoxycholic acid (DCA) in vitro to analyze the binding capacity of PSP-NP for CA and DCA. PSP-NP was applied to NCM460 normal colonic epithelial cells cultured in CA and DCA. Cell migration ability was assessed using the scratch assay, and the mRNA expression levels of inflammatory cytokines TNF-α, IL-6, and NF-κB were measured by RT-qPCR. ResultsPSP-NP effectively improved colonic damage in COPD model mice, enhanced mechanical barrier function, alleviated inflammatory response, and regulated abnormal changes in colonic flora and bile acid metabolism. Correlation analysis further revealed that PSP-NP regulated colonic bile acid metabolism and reduced the redundancy of secondary bile acids by increasing the relative abundance of Bacteroidota, Verrucomicrobiota, Bacteroides, and Akkermansia, while decreasing the relative abundance of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. Notably, in vitro binding assays demonstrated that PSP-NP bound to differential bile acids DCA and CA, with the strongest binding capacity for DCA at 58.2%. In cellular functional studies, DCA inhibited the migration ability of colonic epithelial cells NCM460 and significantly increased the relative mRNA expression levels of inflammatory factors TNF-α, IL-6, and NF-κB. Importantly, co-treatment with PSP-NP significantly ameliorated the impact of DCA on NCM460 cells. ConclusionsPSP-NP may significantly improve colonic damage in COPD model mice. The mechanism may involve the regulation of colonic bile acid metabolism and bile acid profiles through both microbial modulation and direct binding, thereby reducing the damage caused by secondary bile acids such as DCA to colonic epithelial cells.
8.Association of intestinal microecology with the development and progression of autoimmune hepatitis
Yuyan XIA ; Qiongrong ZENG ; Fujian LI ; Fengyan LI ; Qi LI ; Lixia TANG ; Guo ZHANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2024;40(2):374-379
Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is an autoimmune disease characterized by chronic liver inflammation, with a gradually increasing incidence rate, and its social and medical burdens cannot be neglected. Intestinal microecology is becoming a research hotspot in the field of autoimmune disease. In recent years, it has been believed that changes in intestinal microecology can cause changes in autoimmune state, microbial metabolites, and intestinal barrier, which is one of the driving factors for the onset of AIH. Early diagnosis and correct treatment can help to improve the prognosis of AIH patients. This article introduces the characteristics of gut microbiota in AIH patients, elaborates on the impact of intestinal microflora imbalance on the pathogenesis of AIH, and briefly describes related treatment regimens from the perspective of intestinal microecology, so as to comprehensively understand and explain the role of intestinal microecology in AIH and the impact of intestinal microecology balance on the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of AIH.
9.Randomized, Open, Parallel Controlled, Multi-center Study for Efficacy and Safety of Lianhua Qingke Tablets in Treatment of Acute Bronchitis in Children with Syndrome of Phlegm-heat Obstructing Lung
Nan LI ; Shaoyi GENG ; Xiaofang WANG ; Xiaowei ZHANG ; Lixia JIA ; Rongzhen KANG ; Xiangjun DU ; Lichun WU ; Linlin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(10):90-94
ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of Lianhua Qingke tablets in the treatment of acute bronchitis in children with the syndrome of phlegm-heat obstructing lung. MethodA randomized, open, parallel controlled, and multi-center clinical study was conduted. Children with acute bronchitis (syndrome of phlegm-heat obstructing lung) were randomly assigned to an observation group and a control group. The control group received routine basic treatment, and the observation group was treated with Lianhua Qingke Tablets on the basis of routine basic treatment. After 7 days of treatment, the clinical efficacy, TCM efficacy, time to symptom disappearance, time to cough disappearance, and clinical safety were compared between the two groups. ResultA total of 248 children were included (124 in the observation group and 124 in the control group). After 7 days of treatment, the total response rate in terms of clinical efficacy in the observation group was 96.8% (120/124), which was higher than that (90.3%, 112/124) in the control group (Z=-5.034, P<0.01). The total response rate in terms of TCM syndrome in the observation group was 97.6% (121/124), which was higher than that (93.5%, 116/124) in the control group (χ2=-5.326, P<0.01). The scores of physical signs and TCM symptoms in the observation group were lower than those in the control group at the time of taking medicine for 3 days and 7 days (P<0.01). The time to symptom disappearance and the time to cough disappearance in the observation group were shorter than those in the control group (P<0.01). Drug-related adverse reactions occurred in neither group. ConclusionLianhua Qingke tablets demonstrate a definite effect on acute bronchitis in children with the syndrome of phlegm-heat blocking lung. The tablets can significantly shorten the course of disease and relieve cough and TCM symptoms, with high safety, which is worthy of clinical application and promotion.
10.Effects of ropivacaine on biological behavior and AMPK/Nrf2 signaling pathway of gastric cancer BGC-823 cells
Fenglei YUAN ; Lixia ZHANG ; Min LI ; Guibin LI
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;45(6):653-658
Objective To investigate the effect of ropivacaine on biological behavior of gastric cancer BGC-823 cells and AMP activated protein kinase(AMPK)/nuclear factor E2-related factor 2(Nrf2)signaling path-way.Methods Gastric cancer BGC-823 cells were cultured in vitro.When BGC-823 cells were cultured to log-arithmic growth phase,they were divided into control group(routine culture),cisplatin group(medium con-taining 5 mg/L cisplatin),and low-level(medium containing 25 mg/L ropivacaine),medium-level(medium containing 50 mg/L ropivacaine),and high-level(medium containing 100 mg/L ropivacaine)ropivacaine groups.The cells were cultured for 48 h.Cell counting kit-8(CCK-8)was used to detect the survival rate of BGC-823 cells.Transwell chamber assay was used to detect the invasion ability of BGC-823 cells.The apopto-sis rate of BGC-823 cells was detected by flow cytometry.The mRNA levels of AMPK and Nrf2 in BGC-823 cells were detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR(qPCR).The protein levels of AMPK and Nrf2 in BGC-823 cells were detected by Western blot.Results Compared with the control group,the survival rate,invasion number,AMPK and Nrf2 mRNA and protein levels of BGC-823 cells in the cisplatin group and the low-level,medium-level and high-level ropivacaine groups were decreased(P<0.05),while the apoptosis rate was increased(P<0.05).Compared with the cisplatin group,the survival rate,invasion number,AMPK and Nrf2 mRNA and protein levels of BGC-823 cells in the low-level,medium-level and high-level ropivacaine groups were increased(P<0.05),while the apoptosis rate was decreased(P<0.05).Compared with the low-level ropivacaine group,the survival rate,invasion number,AMPK,Nrf2 mRNA and protein levels of BGC-823 cells in the medium-level and high-level ropivacaine groups were decreased in oder(P<0.05),while the apop-tosis rate was increased in oder(P<0.05).Conclusion Ropivacaine could inhibit the survival and invasion of BGC-823 cells and promote the apoptosis of BGC-823 cells,which may be related to the inhibition of AMPK/Nrf2 signaling pathway.


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