1.GLUT1-targeted Nano-delivery System for Active Ingredients of Traditional Chinese Medicine:A Review
Hua ZHU ; Huimin LUO ; Si LIN ; Bingbing WANG ; Jinwei LI ; Liba XU ; Miao ZHANG ; Fengfeng XIE ; Long CHEN ; Meilin LI ; Lu LU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(12):270-280
Tumor cells use glycolysis to provide material and energy under hypoxic conditions to meet the energy requirements for rapid growth and proliferation, namely the Warburg effect. Even under aerobic conditions, tumor cells mainly rely on glycolysis to provide energy. Therefore, glucose transporter protein 1(GLUT1), which is involved in the process of glucose metabolism, plays an important role in tumorigenesis, development and drug resistance, and is considered to be one of the important targets in the treatment of malignant tumors. In recent years, research on tumor glucose metabolism has gradually become a hot spot. It has been shown that various factors are involved in the regulation of tumor energy metabolism, among which the role of GLUT1 is the most critical. In this paper, the authors reviewed the latest research progress of GLUT1-targeted traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) active ingredient nano-delivery system in tumor therapy, aiming to reveal the feasibility and effectiveness of this system in the delivery of chemotherapeutic drugs. The GLUT1-targeted TCM active ingredient nano-delivery system can overcome the bottleneck of the traditional targeting strategy as well as the high-permeability long retention(EPR) effect. In summary, the authors believe that the GLUT1-targeted TCM active ingredient nano-delivery system provides a new strategy for targeted treatment of tumors and has a broad application prospect in tumor prevention and treatment.
2.Application of 5-point positioning point-contact pedicle navigation template in the case of scoliosis and complex pedicle
Lihang WANG ; Tingsheng LU ; Qiling CHEN ; Shudan YAO ; Xingwei PU ; Linsong JI ; Guoquan ZHAO ; Beiping OUYANG ; Bin ZHANG ; Zaisong YANG ; Chunshan LUO
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(18):2859-2864
BACKGROUND:The pedicle navigation template has many advantages,but there are still some problems.For example,poor soft tissue dissection leads to poor adhesion of the pedicle navigation template,resulting in screw path deviation;careful dissection of soft tissue to fit the pedicle navigation template leads to prolonged surgery time and increased bleeding;the design of the pedicle navigation template cannot predict the vertebral rotation and the impact of body position changes,resulting in the poor fitting. OBJECTIVE:To explore the utility of a new 5-point positioning point-contact pedicle navigation template in the case of scoliosis and complex pedicle. METHODS:A total of 20 patients with scoliosis and complicated pedicle admitted to the Department of Spinal Surgery,Guizhou Hospital,Beijing Jishuitan Hospital from February 2020 to February 2023 were selected for scoliosis orthopedics.During the operation,the 5-point positioning point-contact pedicle navigation template was used to guide the screws.According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria,34 cases were matched as the empirical nail placement group,and conventional barehanded nail placement was performed.The time of placement,the amount of bleeding,the number of fluoroscopies,the number of manual diversions,the level and accuracy of pedicle screws,the complications of placement,and the rate of correction of main curvature were compared between the two groups. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)There were no significant differences in sex,age,coronal Cobb's angle of the main curvature,bending Cobb's angle of the main curvature,pedicle variation,apex rotation,fusion segment,number of screws,level of screws,accuracy of screws,and rate of correction of main curvature between the navigation template group and the empirical nail placement group(P>0.05).(2)Compared with the empirical nail placement group,the navigation template group had more advantages in time of placement(P=0.034),amount of bleeding(P=0.036),number of fluoroscopies(P=0.000)and number of manual diversions(P=0.021).(3)There were 0 cases of screw-related complications in both groups.(4)In conclusion,the 5-point positioning point-contact 3D printing pedicle navigation template has a claw-like structure.It can firmly adapt to various deformities of the lamina articular process,avoid drift,and accurately place the screws.It has a point-like contact lamina structure to avoid extensive and complete dissection of the posterior structure,and reduce bleeding,operation time,and trauma.Pre-designed screw entry points and directions can reduce the number of fluoroscopy and operation time.Segmental design can avoid discomfort due to changes in anesthesia position.The operation is simple and the accuracy of screw placement is high.
3.Expression changes of glucose transporters 1/4 and Sirtuins in the retina of diabetic rats
Wenfan BAI ; Yu GUO ; Dengdi FU ; Mingxiu LUO ; Xiaohong LU ; Qing YAO
Recent Advances in Ophthalmology 2024;44(4):270-274
Objective To explore the changes in the expression of glucose transporters 1/4(GLUT1/4)and Sirtuins in the retina of rats with diabetes.Methods Twenty 8-week-old healthy male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divid-ed into normal control and diabetic groups.Rats in the diabetic group received a disposable intraperitoneal injection of 60 mg·kg-1 streptozotocin to induce the diabetes model,while rats in the normal control group were injected with an equiva-lent amount of solvent.Body weight and blood glucose were measured at 2-week intervals.At 12 weeks after modeling,color Doppler ultrasound was applied to detect blood flow parameters in the central retinal artery(CRA)of rats;after an-esthetizing rats with sodium pentobarbital,eyeballs were harvested,and the pathological changes of rat retinal tissue were observed by hematoxylin & eosin(HE)staining.The expression of messenger ribonucleic acid(mRNA)for GLUT 1/4 and Sirtuins in the retina of rats were detected by immunohistochemical staining,Western blot and quantitative of reverse tran-scription polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR),respectively.Results At 12 weeks after modeling,compared with the normal control group,peak systolic velocity and end diastolic velocity were significantly lower in CRA of rats in the diabetic group(both P<0.001);there were no significant differences in resistance index and pulsatility index(both P>0.05).The HE staining results at 12 weeks after modeling showed that rats in the normal control group had clear structure in each layer of retinal tissues,closely and regularly arranged cells,and no obvious pathological changes;rats in the diabetic group showed decreased retinal thickness,blurred boundary of each layer,disordered structure and reduced cell number.Immu-nohistochemical staining at 12 weeks after modeling showed that GLUT 1 was mainly located in the retinal pigment epithelial layer of rats,and GLUT 4 was located in the ganglion cell layer,inner plexiform layer and photoreceptor layer.Western blot results showed that the relative expression of GLUT1 and GLUT 4 protein in the diabetic group were lower than that in the normal control group(both P<0.05),and the relative expression of SIRT1-SIRT7 protein in the retina of rats in the di-abetic group were lower than those of the normal control group(all P<0.05).qRT-PCR showed a decreased relative ex-pression of SIRT1-SIRT7 mRNA in the retina of rats in the diabetic group compared with that of the normal control group(allP<0.01).Conclusion Diabetes can cause altered expression of GLUT1/4 and Sirtuins in the retinal tissue of rats,and GLUT1/4 and Sirtuins may be involved in the occurrence and development of diabetic retinopathy.
4.Effects of evodiamine on inflammation and apoptosis of airway epithelial cells in asthma model rats and its mechanism
Jun LEI ; Lijun LU ; Lingyan LUO ; Song QIAO ; Yanan TONG ; Yang ZHENG ; Lei YAO
China Pharmacy 2024;35(11):1351-1356
OBJECTIVE To explore the effects and potential mechanism of evodiamine on inflammatory response and apoptosis of epithelial cells in asthma model rats. METHODS SD rats were separated into control group, model group, evodiamine low-dose group (10 mg/kg), evodiamine high-dose group (20 mg/kg), dexamethasone group (positive control, 0.5 mg/kg), epidermal growth factor (EGF) group [mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) activator, 10 μg], evodiamine high-dose+EGF group (20 mg/kg evodiamine+10 μg EGF), with 10 rats in each group. Except for the control group, the other groups were sensitized by 3-point injection of 10% ovalbumin(OVA)-aluminium hydroxide mixture and stimulated by inhalation of 2%OVA nebulized liquid to establish an asthma model. The count of inflammatory cells (macrophages and lymphocytes) in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) was detected in each group; pathological changes of lung tissue in rats were observed; the apoptosis of airway epithelial cells, the levels of serum inflammatory factors [tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-6 (IL-6) and IL-4], the expressions of pathway-related proteins p38 MAPK, phosphorylated p38 MAPK (p-p38 MAPK), signal transduction and transcription activating factor 1 (STAT1)] and apoptosis-related proteins [B cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) and Bcl-2 associated X protein (Bax)] were all detected in lung tissue. RESULTS Compared with the control group, bronchial mucosal edema, thickening of alveolar septa and extensive infiltration of inflammatory cells were observed in the lung tissue of rats in the model group; the number of inflammatory cells, apoptosis rate of airway epithelial cells, the levels of inflammatory factors, p-38 MAPK/p-38 MAPK, and the protein expressions of Bax and STAT1 were increased significantly; the expressions of Bcl-2 protein and Bcl-2/Bax were reduced significantly (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the pathological changes in lung tissues were alleviated to varying degrees in evodiamine low-dose and high-dose groups, and dexamethasone groups, and the above indicators were significantly reversed. However, the change trends of corresponding indicators in the EGF group were opposite to the above (P<0.05). EGF could significantly attenuate the effect of high-dose evodiamine on inflammatory response in asthmatic rats (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Evodiamine can relieve inflammatory reactions and inhibit the apoptosis of airway epithelial cells in asthmatic rats, the mechanism of which may be associated with inhibiting p38 MAPK/STAT1 signaling pathway.
5.Effects of evodiamine on inflammation and apoptosis of airway epithelial cells in asthma model rats and its mechanism
Jun LEI ; Lijun LU ; Lingyan LUO ; Song QIAO ; Yanan TONG ; Yang ZHENG ; Lei YAO
China Pharmacy 2024;35(11):1351-1356
OBJECTIVE To explore the effects and potential mechanism of evodiamine on inflammatory response and apoptosis of epithelial cells in asthma model rats. METHODS SD rats were separated into control group, model group, evodiamine low-dose group (10 mg/kg), evodiamine high-dose group (20 mg/kg), dexamethasone group (positive control, 0.5 mg/kg), epidermal growth factor (EGF) group [mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) activator, 10 μg], evodiamine high-dose+EGF group (20 mg/kg evodiamine+10 μg EGF), with 10 rats in each group. Except for the control group, the other groups were sensitized by 3-point injection of 10% ovalbumin(OVA)-aluminium hydroxide mixture and stimulated by inhalation of 2%OVA nebulized liquid to establish an asthma model. The count of inflammatory cells (macrophages and lymphocytes) in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) was detected in each group; pathological changes of lung tissue in rats were observed; the apoptosis of airway epithelial cells, the levels of serum inflammatory factors [tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-6 (IL-6) and IL-4], the expressions of pathway-related proteins p38 MAPK, phosphorylated p38 MAPK (p-p38 MAPK), signal transduction and transcription activating factor 1 (STAT1)] and apoptosis-related proteins [B cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) and Bcl-2 associated X protein (Bax)] were all detected in lung tissue. RESULTS Compared with the control group, bronchial mucosal edema, thickening of alveolar septa and extensive infiltration of inflammatory cells were observed in the lung tissue of rats in the model group; the number of inflammatory cells, apoptosis rate of airway epithelial cells, the levels of inflammatory factors, p-38 MAPK/p-38 MAPK, and the protein expressions of Bax and STAT1 were increased significantly; the expressions of Bcl-2 protein and Bcl-2/Bax were reduced significantly (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the pathological changes in lung tissues were alleviated to varying degrees in evodiamine low-dose and high-dose groups, and dexamethasone groups, and the above indicators were significantly reversed. However, the change trends of corresponding indicators in the EGF group were opposite to the above (P<0.05). EGF could significantly attenuate the effect of high-dose evodiamine on inflammatory response in asthmatic rats (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Evodiamine can relieve inflammatory reactions and inhibit the apoptosis of airway epithelial cells in asthmatic rats, the mechanism of which may be associated with inhibiting p38 MAPK/STAT1 signaling pathway.
6.Developing Syllabus for Rare Breast Diseases Using the Integrated Multimodality of Case-/Problem-/Resource-Based Learning
Ru YAO ; Jiahui ZHANG ; Jie LIAN ; Yang QU ; Xinyue ZHANG ; Xin HUANG ; Lu GAO ; Jun ZHAO ; Li HUANG ; Yingzi JIANG ; Linzhi LUO ; Songjie SHEN ; Feng MAO ; Qiang SUN ; Bo PAN ; Yidong ZHOU
JOURNAL OF RARE DISEASES 2024;3(3):391-399
Objective This study aims at establishing a teaching catalog and content for breast rare dis-eases and developing the syllabus for the breast rare disease using integrated multimodality of case-/problem-/resource-based learning(CBL+PBL+RBL).Methods By conducting bibliometrics co-occurrence analysis,we collected 6291 articles on breast rare disease published from January,1975 to June,2024.Additionally,we re-trieved the Textbook on Rare Diseases,the Catalog of Chinese Rare Disease,and Second Batch of Rare Dis-ease Catalog and then decided the teaching content.Results From 16,387 keywords,1000(6.1%)keywords were identified through co-occurrence analysis,including 50(0.3%)candidate diseases.These were classified into three categories:rare primary breast diseases,rare genetic mutation-related diseases associated with breast cancer,and rare systemic multi-system diseases involving the breast.From the candidate list,20(0.1%)rare primary breast diseases were further selected for their notable clinical teaching significance,and significant multi-systemic diseases affecting the breast,whether related to gene mutations or not.Teaching plans were draf-ted using a diversified parallel teaching approaches,taking into account the characteristics of different diseases and the focus of different teaching methods.Conclusions This study initiated the development of the teaching content for breast rare diseases and developed the teaching syllabus using the CBL+PBL+RBL integrated multi teaching model and targeting each rare breast disease for the critical point for teaching.
7.The role of β2 adrenergic receptor in fibrogenesis during wound healing via TGF-β1/Smad3 signaling pathway
Junhao ZENG ; Zucheng LUO ; Yao LU ; Wenjie LUAN ; Fazhi QI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2024;31(2):169-176
Objective To explore the underlying mechanism of β2 adrenergic receptor(ADRB2)in fibrogenesis during wound healing.Methods Non-specific ADRB2 gene knockdown adeno-associated virus(AAV-ADRB2 group,6 mice)and control virus(AAV-NC group,6 mice)was injected randomly into the back skin of 12 mice for 21 days,a full-thickness skin defected wound healing murine model was established.Wound healing rates were recorded at the 1st,3rd,5th,and 7th day after operation.Histological examinations by H-E staining,Masson staining,and immunohistochemistry were conducted to observe wounded skin tissue structure,fibrosis,and α-SMA protein expression;quantitative PCR was employed to analyze ADRB2 and matrix metalloproteinase(MMP)mRNA levels;Western blotting was utilized to assess the protein expression levels of COL1A1,COL3A1,TGF-β1,and Smad3.Results On postoperative day 5 and 7,the wound healing rate of the AAV-ADRB2 group significantly decreased(P<0.05),accompanied by a series pathological changes,including thickened epidermis,exaggerated inflammation,reduced fibroblast count,and inhibited collagen deposition;the α-SMA expression showed a significant decrease(P<0.05),and the ratio of COL1A1 to COL3A1 decreased(P<0.05);ADRB2 mRNA levels significantly decreased(P<0.01),while MMP-1 and MMP-8 mRNA levels increased(P<0.01);the protein levels of TGF-β1 and Smad3 exhibited a significant decrease(P<0.05).Conclusions ADRB2 knockdown reduced fibrosis during wound healing and degenerated connective tissue content around the wound bed by inhibiting the TGF-β1/Smad3 signaling pathway,which leads to an increase in MMP mRNA levels and a decrease in the ratio of type Ⅰ to type Ⅲ collagen.
8.Comparison of clinical characteristics between first-episode and recurrent acute hypertrigly-ceridemic pancreatitis: a national multicenter clinical research
Shuai LI ; Jing ZHOU ; Guixian LUO ; Hongwei ZHANG ; Siyao LIU ; Weijie YAO ; Donghuang HONG ; Kaixiu QIN ; Lanting WANG ; Rong WEI ; Yizhen XU ; Longxiang CAO ; Zhihui TONG ; Yuxiu LIU ; Weiqin LI ; Lu KE
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2024;23(5):703-711
Objective:To investigate the clinical characteristics of first-episode and recurrent acute hypertriglyceridemic pancreatitis (HTGP).Methods:The retrospective cohort study was con-ducted. The clinical data of 313 patients with HTGP admitted to 26 medical centers in China in the Chinese Acute Pancreatitis Clinical Research Group (CAPCTG)-PERFORM database from November 2020 to December 2021 were collected. There were 219 males and 94 females, aged 38(32,44)years. Of the 313 patients, 193 patients with first-episode HTGP were allocated into the first-episode group and 120 patients with recurrent HTGP were allocated into the recurrent group. Observation indica-tors: (1) propensity score matching and comparison of general data of patients between the two groups after matching; (2) comparison of severity and prognosis in the course of disease within 14 days between the two groups; (3) the association between recurrent HTGP and the risk of persistent organ failure (POF); (4) follow-up. Measurement data with normal distribution were represented as Mean± SD, and comparison between groups was conducted using the independent sample t test. Measurement data with skewed distribution were represented as M( Q1, Q3), and comparison between groups was conducted using the Wilcoxon rank sum test. Count data were expressed as absolute numbers or percentages, and comparison between groups was conducted using the chi-square test. Comparison of ordinal data was conducted using the Wilcoxon rank sum test. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to plot the cumulative recurrence rate curve and Log-Rank test was used for survival analysis. The Logistic regression model was used for multivariate analysis, and continuous variables were converted into categorical variables according to the mean value or common criteria. Propensity score matching was performed by 1∶1 nearest neighbor matching method, with caliper value of 0.02. Paired t test or Wilcoxon rank sum test and McNemar′s test were used for comparison between matched groups. Results:(1) Propensity score matching and comparison of general data of patients between the two groups after matching. Of the 313 patients,208 cases were successfully matched, including 104 cases in the first-episode group and 104 cases in the recurrent group. After propensity score matching, there was no significant difference in demographic characteristics, severity of illness scores and laboratory test between the two groups ( P>0.05). The elimination of gender, acute physiology and chornic health evaluation (APACHE) Ⅱ score, computed tomography severity index score, systemic inflammatory response syndrome score, sequential organ failure assessment score, apolipoprotein E, C-reactive protein, creatinine, lactic acid dehydrogenase, procal-citonin confounding bias ensured comparability between the two groups. (2) Comparison of severity and prognosis in the course of disease within 14 days between the two groups. There were signifi-cant differences in POF and local complications between the first-episode group and the recurrent group ( P<0.05). (3) The association between recurrent HTGP and the risk of POF. Results of uncor-rected univariate analysis showed that there was no association between recurrent HTGP and the risk of POF ( odds ratio=0.78, 95% confidence interval as 0.46-1.30, P>0.05). Results of multivariate analysis after adjusting for covariates such as gender, age, APACHE Ⅱ score, C-reactive protein, triglyceride and total cholesterol showed that compared with first-episode HTGP, recurrent HTGP was associated with a higher risk of POF ( odds ratio=2.22, 95% confidence interval as 1.05-4.71, P<0.05). Results of subgroup analysis showed that age<40 years was associated with an increased risk of POF ( odds ratio=3.31, 95% confidence interval as 1.09-10.08, P<0.05). (4) Follow-up. Twelve of the 313 patients died during hospitalization, including 9 cases in the first-episode group and 3 cases in the recurrent group. The rest of 301 surviving patients, including 184 cases in the first-episode group and 117 cases in the recurrent group, were followed up for 19.2(15.5, 21.9)months. Results of follow-up showed that for 184 survived patients of the first-episode group, 164 cases were followed up and 24 cases experienced recurrence, for 117 survived patients of the recurrent group,29 cases experienced recurrence, showing a significant difference between the two groups ( χ2=4.67, P<0.05). Conclusion:Compared with first-episode HTGP, patients with recurrent HTGP are more prone to POF and local complications, and are more prone to recurrence after discharge. The risk of POF in recurrent HTGP patients is 2.22 times that of those with first-episode, and the risk is higher in patients with age <40 years.
9.Analysis and summary of clinical characteristics of 289 patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria in Zhejiang Province
Gaixiang XU ; Weimei JIN ; Baodong YE ; Songfu JIANG ; Chao HU ; Xin HUANG ; Bingshou XIE ; Huifang JIANG ; Lili CHEN ; Rongxin YAO ; Ying LU ; Linjie LI ; Jin ZHANG ; Guifang OUYANG ; Yongwei HONG ; Hongwei KONG ; Zhejun QIU ; Wenji LUO ; Binbin CHU ; Huiqi ZHANG ; Hui ZENG ; Xiujie ZHOU ; Pengfei SHI ; Ying XU ; Jie JIN ; Hongyan TONG
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2024;45(6):549-555
Objective:To further improve the understanding of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), we retrospectively analyzed and summarized the clinical characteristics, treatment status, and survival status of patients with PNH in Zhejiang Province.Methods:This study included 289 patients with PNH who visited 20 hospitals in Zhejiang Province. Their clinical characteristics, comorbidity, laboratory test results, and medications were analyzed and summarized.Results:Among the 289 patients with PNH, 148 males and 141 females, with a median onset age of 45 (16-87) years and a peak onset age of 20-49 years (57.8% ). The median lactic dehydrogenase (LDH) level was 1 142 (604-1 925) U/L. Classified by type, 70.9% (166/234) were classical, 24.4% (57/234) were PNH/bone marrow failure (BMF), and 4.7% (11/234) were subclinical. The main clinical manifestations included fatigue or weakness (80.8%, 235/289), dizziness (73.4%, 212/289), darkened urine color (66.2%, 179/272), and jaundice (46.2%, 126/270). Common comorbidities were hemoglobinuria (58.7% ), renal dysfunction (17.6% ), and thrombosis (15.0% ). Moreover, 82.3% of the patients received glucocorticoid therapy, 70.9% required blood transfusion, 30.7% used immunosuppressive agents, 13.8% received anticoagulant therapy, and 6.3% received allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The 10-year overall survival (OS) rate was 84.4% (95% CI 78.0% -91.3% ) . Conclusion:Patients with PNH are more common in young and middle-aged people, with a similar incidence rate between men and women. Common clinical manifestations include fatigue, hemoglobinuria, jaundice, renal dysfunction, and recurrent thrombosis. The 10-year OS of this group is similar to reports from other centers in China.
10.Potential and efficacy of adaptive immunotherapy radiotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer
Yao ZHUORAN ; Luo REN ; Kang KAI ; Xue JIANXIN ; Lu YOU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2024;51(16):829-834
Immune checkpoint inhibitor(ICI)-based combination therapies have achieved great breakthroughs in the treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC)with negative driver genes;however,challenges persist owing to unmet clinical needs.Recent advances in fundamental and translational research on radioimmunotherapy offer hope for addressing these challenges.Adaptive immunotherapy ra-diotherapy(AIRT)is a promising treatment modality with potential applicability and universality that can provide accessibility and potentially superior clinical outcomes to most patients undergoing chemoimmunotherapy.However,extensive fundamental research and clinical trials in radiation oncology is required to substantiate the efficacy of this approach.

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