1.Fingerprints,chemical pattern recognition analysis,and multi-index content determination of Jianpi hewei formula
Dongdong HE ; Hui ZONG ; Chongyang WANG ; Juanjuan WAN ; Xuepu MAO ; Chuansheng HUANG ; Xinchun WANG ; Liping WANG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(15):1876-1881
OBJECTIVE To establish HPLC fingerprint for Jianpi hewei formula (JPHWF), conduct chemical pattern recognition analysis, and determine the contents of seven components in the formula, aiming to provide a scientific basis for quality control and further research of JPHWF. METHODS Taking 15 batches of standard decoctions of JPHWF as samples, the HPLC fingerprint was established using the Similarity Evaluation System of TCM Chromatographic Fingerprint (2012 edition). Subsequently, similarity evaluation, as well as identification and attribution analysis of chromatographic peaks, were conducted. Using the common peak areas from the 15 batches of samples as variables, chemical pattern recognition analyses were performed on the samples through hierarchical cluster analysis, principal component analysis, and orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis. The contents of adenine, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, tetrahydropalmatine, naringin, dehydrocorydaline, neohesperidin and glycyrrhizic acid in 15 batches of samples were determined by HPLC. RESULTS There were 19 common peaks in the characteristic chromatograms for 15 batches of samples with the similarities of more than 0.95. Results of chemical pattern recognition analysis showed that 15 batches of samples could be clustered into 3 categories, and 3 differential compounds were found [peak 7 (5- hydroxymethylfurfural), peak 17 (neohesperidin), and peak 15 (naringin)]. The 7 components were linearly good in the respective concentration ranges (R2≥0.999 4); RSDs of precision, stability and repeatability tests were less than 2% (n=6); the average recovery rate of 98.95%-103.81%, RSD of 0.61%-2.75% (n=6); the contents of them were 0.031-0.106, 0.267-0.824, 0.089- 0.144, 1.344-2.091, 0.089-0.178, 1.328-2.028, 0.040-0.150 mg/g, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Established HPLC fingerprinting method coupled with multi-index content determination is validated to be accurate and reliable, and its combination with chemical pattern recognition analysis can be applied to the quality control of JPHWF.
2.Expression and clinical significance of serum lncRNA SNHG16 and SMAD4 in elderly COPD patients with PI
Gongbing TU ; Dianfu ZHANG ; Liping YIN ; Chao HUANG ; Pingjing MAO ; Gang HUANG
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;45(2):213-218
Objective To investigate the expression and clinical significance of serum long non-coding RNA small nucleolar RNA host gene 16(lncRNA SNHG16)and mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 4(SMAD4)in elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)and pulmonary infection(PI).Methods A total of 237 elderly COPD patients admitted to the hospital from January 2021 to January 2023 were enrolled in the study.Among them,117 patients with concomitant PI were classified as the concur-rent group,and 120 patients without concomitant PI were classified as the COPD group.Real-time fluores-cence quantitative polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR)was applied to detect the expression level of serum lncRNA SNHG16 in two groups.Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)was applied to detect the lev-el of SMAD4 in patients'serum.Simplified clinical pulmonary infection scale(sCPIS)was used to evaluate the degree of PI of patients in the concurrent group.Multivariate Logistic regression was applied to analyze the in-fluencing factors of PI in elderly COPD patients.Correlation between serum lncRNA SNHG16,SMAD4 levels and sCPIS in elderly COPD patients with PI was analyzed by using Spearman correlation analysis.Receiver op-erating characteristic(ROC)curve was applied to analyze the diagnostic value of serum lncRNA SNHG16 and SMAD4 levels in elderly COPD patients with PI.Results The serum relative expression level of lncRNA SNHG16 in the concurrent group was higher than that in the COPD group,but the serum SMAD4 level was lower than that in the COPD group(P<0.05).In addition,the proportions of patients with age≥70 years,smoking history,complicated with diabetes and COPD course≥5 years and the levels of tumor necrosis fac-tor-α(TNF-α),interferon-γ(INF-γ)in the concurrent group were higher than those in the COPD group,and FEV1/FVC and the level of interleukin-10(IL-10)in concurrent group were lower than those in COPD group(P<0.05).Multivariate Logistic analysis showed that age≥70 years old,complicated with diabetes,COPD course≥5 years,high levels of TNF-α,INF-γ and lncRNA SNHG16 were risk factors for elderly patients with COPD complicated with PI(P<0.05),but high FEV1/FVC and high levels of SMAD4 and IL-10 were protective factors(P<0.05).Spearman correlation analysis showed that serum relative expression level of ln-cRNA SNHG16 was positively correlated with sCPIS in COPD patients with PI(r=0.505,P<0.001),while SMAD4 level was negatively correlated with sCPIS(r=-0.550,P<0.001).The area under the curve(AUC)of the combined diagnosis of serum lncRNA SNHG16 and SMAD4 for PI in elderly COPD patients was higher than those of individual diagnosis(Z=2.416,P=0.016;Z=2.375,P=0.018).Conclusion The serum relative expression level of lncRNA SNHG16 increases and SMAD4 level decreases in elderly COPD pa-tients with PI,both are influencing factors for elderly COPD patients complicated with PI,and both are related to the degree of PI in patients,and both have diagnostic value for elderly COPD patients complicated with PI,and the diagnostic efficacy of combined detection is better.
3.Background, design, and preliminary implementation of China prospective multicenter birth cohort
Si ZHOU ; Liping GUAN ; Hanbo ZHANG ; Wenzhi YANG ; Qiaoling GENG ; Niya ZHOU ; Wenrui ZHAO ; Jia LI ; Zhiguang ZHAO ; Xi PU ; Dan ZHENG ; Hua JIN ; Fei HOU ; Jie GAO ; Wendi WANG ; Xiaohua WANG ; Aiju LIU ; Luming SUN ; Jing YI ; Zhang MAO ; Zhixu QIU ; Shuzhen WU ; Dongqun HUANG ; Xiaohang CHEN ; Fengxiang WEI ; Lianshuai ZHENG ; Xiao YANG ; Jianguo ZHANG ; Zhongjun LI ; Qingsong LIU ; Leilei WANG ; Lijian ZHAO ; Hongbo QI
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2024;27(9):750-755
China prospective multicenter birth cohort (Prospective Omics Health Atlas birth cohort, POHA birth cohort) study was officially launched in 2022. This study, in collaboration with 12 participating units, aims to establish a high-quality, multidimensional cohort comprising 20 000 naturally conceived families and assisted reproductive families. The study involves long-term follow-up of parents and offspring, with corresponding biological samples collected at key time points. Through multi-omics testing and analysis, the study aims to conduct multi-omics big data research across the entire maternal and infant life cycle. The goal is to identify new biomarkers for maternal and infant diseases and provide scientific evidence for risk prediction related to maternal diseases and neonatal health.
4.Protective effects of dioscin against Parkinson's disease via regulating bile acid metabolism through remodeling gut microbiome/GLP-1 signaling
Zhang MAO ; Haochen HUI ; Xuerong ZHAO ; Lina XU ; Yan QI ; Lianhong YIN ; Liping QU ; Lan HAN ; Jinyong PENG
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2023;13(10):1153-1167
It is necessary to explore potent therapeutic agents via regulating gut microbiota and metabolism to combat Parkinson's disease(PD).Dioscin,a bioactive steroidal saponin,shows various activities.How-ever,its effects and mechanisms against PD are limited.In this study,dioscin dramatically alleviated neuroinflammation and oxidative stress,and restored the disorders of mice induced by 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine(MPTP).16 S rDNA sequencing assay demonstrated that dioscin reversed MPTP-induced gut dysbiosis to decrease Firmicutes-to-Bacteroidetes ratio and the abundances of Enterococcus,Streptococcus,Bacteroides and Lactobacillus genera,which further inhibited bile salt hy-drolase(BSH)activity and blocked bile acid(BA)deconjugation.Fecal microbiome transplantation test showed that the anti-PD effect of dioscin was gut microbiota-dependent.In addition,non-targeted fecal metabolomics assays revealed many differential metabolites in adjusting steroid biosynthesis and pri-mary bile acid biosynthesis.Moreover,targeted bile acid metabolomics assay indicated that dioscin increased the levels of ursodeoxycholic acid,tauroursodeoxycholic acid,taurodeoxycholic acid and β-muricholic acid in feces and serum.In addition,ursodeoxycholic acid administration markedly improved the protective effects of dioscin against PD in mice.Mechanistic test indicated that dioscin significantly up-regulated the levels of takeda G protein-coupled receptor 5(TGR5),glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor(GLP-1R),GLP-1,superoxide dismutase(SOD),and down-regulated NADPH oxidases 2(NOX2)and nu-clear factor-kappaB(NF-κB)levels.Our data indicated that dioscin ameliorated PD phenotype by restoring gut dysbiosis and regulating bile acid-mediated oxidative stress and neuroinflammation via targeting GLP-1 signal in MPTP-induced PD mice,suggesting that the compound should be considered as a prebiotic agent to treat PD in the future.
5.The diagnostic value of KRAS gene mutation in appendiceal adenocarcinoma
Liping YAN ; Weibo MAO ; Fenfen HUA ; Huixi LI ; Shuyan CAO
Journal of Chinese Physician 2023;25(6):875-879,885
Objective:To analyze the mutation characteristics of Kirsten rat sarcoma virus oncogene homology (KRAS) gene in patients with appendiceal adenocarcinoma and its relationship with the activity of Ras Raf Mitogen activated protein kinase/extracellular regulated protein kinase (MAPK/ERK) signaling pathway.Methods:A total of 41 patients with appendiceal adenocarcinoma who were treated in the Lishui Central Hospital from January 2014 to January 2020 were selected as the observation group, and 50 patients with Appendicitis who were operated at the same time were randomly selected as the control group. Clinical and follow-up data were collected, and the mutation of the KRAS gene in the patient′s tissue was measured using the snapshot method. The expression of key proteins in the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway in cancer tissue was measured using Western blotting (WB) assay. We compared the clinical characteristics and prognosis of patients with KRAS mutation and non KRAS mutation appendiceal adenocarcinoma.Results:The KRAS gene mutation rate in the observation group was higher than that in the control group (41.5% vs 10.0%), and the expression levels of p-ARAF/ARAF, p-MEK1/MEK1, and p-ERK1/ERK1 proteins were also higher than those in the control group. The differences between the groups were statistically significant (all P<0.05). The protein expression levels of p-ARAF/ARAF, p-MEK1/MEK1, p-ERK1/ERK1 in KRAS mutation patients in the observation group were significantly higher than those in non KRAS mutation patients. The proportion of stage IV, positive rates of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), carbohydrate antigen (CA)199 and CA125 in KRAS mutation patients were higher than those in non KRAS mutation patients, and the survival time and progression free survival time were shorter than those in non KRAS mutation patients, with statistical significance (all P<0.05). Conclusions:The mutation rate of KRAS in appendix adenocarcinoma is high, and the activation of MAPK/ERK signaling pathway caused by KRAS mutation may play a role in the pathogenesis of appendix adenocarcinoma, which has the value of in-depth research.
6.Application of scenario simulation teaching combined with modular training in nursing education of medical rescue in manned space flight
Xiaopei GAO ; Peiming SUN ; Jing LI ; Liping DING ; Lianyong LI ; Junfeng GAO ; Xiaoming LIU ; Shuai MAO ; Yuxia CHENG
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2023;32(5):632-636
Objective:To study the application of scenario simulation teaching combined with modular training in nursing education of medical rescue in manned space flight.Methods:Twenty nurses from the medical rescue team of Strategic Support Force Characteristic Medical Center were selected as the research objects. The research objects were randomly divided into the scenario simulation combined with practical training group (practical training group, n=10) and traditional teaching group (control group, n=10). Scenario simulation teaching combined with modular training and traditional teaching were used to carry out nursing training. After the training, theoretical assessment, operation assessment and satisfaction survey were organized. Results:The scenario simulation teaching combined with modular training group was significantly better than the traditional training group in theory assessment, operation assessment and satisfaction survey of nursing staff (all P<0.05). Conclusions:Scenario simulation teaching combined with modular training has obvious teaching effect, which can improve the ability and quality of nursing staff, and help to complete the manned space medical rescue mission efficiently.
7.Exploration of Antidepressant Mechanism of Chaihu and Longgu Mulitang Based on cAMP/PKA/CREB/BDNF Signaling Pathway
Dike ZHAO ; Jun NIU ; Zhixin DU ; Chunyu ZHOU ; Shenao DING ; Xiaodan DU ; Liping YANG ; Mengdi MAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(3):17-25
ObjectiveTo observe the intervention effect of Chaihu and Longgu Mulitang (CLMT) on rat depression model prepared by chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) based on cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)/protein kinase A (PKA)/cAMP-response element-binding protein (CREB)-brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) signaling pathway. MethodSixty SD rats were divided into normal group, model group, and CLMT low-, medium- and high-dose groups and fluoxetine group (positive control) according to random number table. They, except the normal group, were treated with CUMS for 49 days to prepare the rat depression model. The CLMT low-, medium- and high-dose groups were given 2.89, 5.78 11.56 g·kg-1 of CHMD granules, respectively, and the fluoxetine group was given 2.06 mg·kg-1 of fluoxetine hydrochloride on the 29th day. The normal group and the model group received equal volume of normal saline for 21 days. The behavioral performance of rats were observed by open field test and forced swim test. The levels of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), norepinephrine (NE) and cAMP in rat hippocampus were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The mRNA expressions of PKA, CREB, and BDNF in rat hippocampus were detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR), and the protein expressions of PKA and BDNF were detected by Western blot. Immunohistochemistry was used to determine the expression of CREB, and hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining and Nissl staining were used to observe the morphological changes of hippocampus. ResultCompared with the conditions in the normal group, the immobility time of the model group in the forced swim test was increased (P<0.01) and the total movement distance, residence time in central area, number of entries in central area and movement distance in central area were decreased (P<0.01). Additionally, the contents of 5-HT, NE and cAMP in hippocampus of the model group as well as the protein expressions of PKA, BDNF and CRE,the mRNA expressions of BDNF and CREB were lower than those in the normal group (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the CLMT groups had reduced immobility time (P<0.01), elevated total movement distance, residence time in central area, number of entries in central area and movement distance in central area (P<0.05, P<0.01), up-regulated contents of 5-HT, NE and cAMP in hippocampus (P<0.05, P<0.01), and up-regulated protein expressions of PKA, BDNF and CREB and mRNA expressions of BDNF and CREB (P<0.01). HE staining and Nissl staining showed that CLMT significantly improved the neuronal structure in rat hippocampus. ConclusionCLMT alleviates the anxiety and depression of rats. These effects may be mediated by regulating monoamine neurotransmitters 5-HT and NE in hippocampus of depressed rats, activating cAMP/PKA/CREB/BDNF signaling pathway, up-regulating the expression of BDNF and protecting hippocampal structure and function .
8.A scoping review of application of blood flow restriction training in rehabilitation of patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Liping LIU ; Dongying LI ; Xiangmei XIE ; Yan HU ; Yaqi HUA ; Min MAO ; Ting YAN
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2023;29(34):4717-4723
Objective:To review the scope of research on the application of blood flow restriction training in the rehabilitation of patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.Methods:According to the research method of scoping review, computer searches were conducted on China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Database, China Biology Medicine disc, VIP, Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, with the search period was from eatablishment of databases to December 31, 2022. The included literatures were screened, summarized and analyzed.Results:A total of 16 literatures were included, all of which were randomized controlled trials. The basic content of blood flow restriction training intervention included 8 aspects, such as intervention time, training intensity, training amount, training mode, frequency, interval time, training cycle and blood flow restriction pressure. The effect evaluation mainly involved two kinds of indexes, namely safety indicators and efficacy indicators.Conclusions:Blood flow restriction training can effectively enhance muscle strength and improve knee joint function in patients undergoing ACL reconstruction. Future studies should focus on exploring the best intervention strategy, formulating standardized and unified evaluation criteria and providing the best blood flow restriction training program for patients undergoing ACL reconstruction.
9.Panax notoginseng Saponins Alleviate TGF-β1-induced Renal Tubular Epithelial Cell Injury by Inhibiting Autophagy
Wen MAO ; Linying XIA ; Xianli LIU ; Liping PAN ; Yueguang DU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(20):86-91
ObjectiveTo investigate the role and mechanism of Panax notoginseng saponins (PNS) in inhibiting transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1)-induced renal tubular epithelial cell injury. MethodNRK-52E renal tubular epithelial cells were cultured and divided into control group, TGF-β1 group,TGF-β1+12.5 mg·L-1 PNS group,TGF-β1+25 mg·L-1 PNS group and TGF-β1+50 mg·L-1 PNS group. After 48 hours of PNS intervention, the cells and the supernatant were collected, and cell morphology was observed by inverted microscope. Western blot was used to detect the expression of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT)-related proteins and autophagy-related proteins. Flow liquid chromatography for multiple protein quantification and flow cytometry were employed to determine the content of inflammatory factors and apoptosis rate, respectively. ResultCompared with the conditions in the control group, after TGF-β1 induction, the cells showed a spindle-shaped change and the expression of E-cadherin was down-regulated (P<0.05), while the expression of α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) was up-regulated (P<0.05). After PNS treatment, most of the cells tended to be normal and reversed the occurrence of EMT. In addition, compared with the conditions in the control group, the level of TNF-α was increased while that of IL-10 was decreased, with elevated apoptosis rate (P<0.05) in the TGF-β1 group. After PNS treatment, the level of TNF-α was lowered while that of IL-10 was boosted with the increase of the dose, with reduced apoptosis rate (P<0.05). Moreover, after TGF-β1 induction, the expression of autophagy-related proteins Beclin 1 and LC3Ⅱ/Ⅰ in renal tubular epithelial cells were up-regulated, while PNS inhibited their expression(P<0.05,P<0.01). ConclusionPNS had a protective effect on TGF-β1-induced renal tubular epithelial cells, and the mechanism might be that it reduced inflammation and apoptosis by inhibiting autophagy, thus alleviating TGF-β1-induced injury.
10.Vps34 Inhibits Hepatocellular Carcinoma Invasion by Regulating Endosome-Lysosome Trafficking via Rab7-RILP and Rab11
Chenyang QI ; Liping ZOU ; Suxia WANG ; Xing MAO ; Yuan HU ; Jiaoyu SHI ; Zhigang ZHANG ; Huijuan WU
Cancer Research and Treatment 2022;54(1):182-198
Purpose:
The role of vacuolar protein sorting 34 (Vps34), an indispensable protein required for cell vesicular trafficking, in the biological behavior of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has yet to be studied.
Materials and Methods:
In the present study, the expression of Vps34 in HCC and the effect of Vps34 on HCC cell invasion was detected both in vivo and in vitro. Furthermore, by modulating the RILP and Rab11, which regulate juxtanuclear lysosome aggregation and recycling endosome respectively, the underlying mechanism was investigated.
Results:
Vps34 was significantly decreased in HCC and negatively correlated with the HCC invasiveness both in vivo and in vitro. Moreover, Vps34 could promote lysosomal juxtanuclear accumulation, reduce the invasive ability of HCC cells via the Rab7-RILP pathway. In addition, the deficiency of Vps34 in HCC cells affected the endosome-lysosome system, resulting in enhanced Rab11 mediated endocytic recycling of cell surface receptor and increased invasion of HCC cells.
Conclusion
Our study reveals that Vps34 acts as an invasion suppressor in HCC cells, and more importantly, the endosome-lysosome trafficking regulated by Vps34 has the potential to become a target pathway in HCC treatment.

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