1.Exploration of Spectrum-effect Relationship of Zhuriheng Dropping Pills Against Macrophage Foaming Based on UPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS
Qiong ZHAI ; Fangyuan LIANG ; Yuewu WANG ; Ren BU ; Xin DONG ; Jingkun LU ; Peifeng XUE
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(10):176-186
ObjectiveThrough the correlation analysis between intestinal absorption profile and inhibition of macrophage foaming, the pharmacodynamic components of Zhuriheng dripping pills(ZRH) were explored to provide a basis for establishing its quality standard. MethodIntestinal absorption fluids with 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 times clinical equivalent doses were prepared by a rat everted gut sac(EGS), and the oxidized low density lipoprotein(ox-LDL)-induced RAW264.7 macrophage foaming model was used to investigate the effect of intestinal absorption fluid with different doses on the accumulation of lipids in RAW264.7 cells by oil red O staining and cholesterol content determination, and to screen for the optimal dose. Ultra performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-electrostatic field orbitrap high-resolution mass spectrometry(UPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS) was used to analyze and identify intestinal absorption fractions of ZRH intestinal absorption fluids, and partial least squares-discriminant analysis(PLS-DA) and orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis(OPLS-DA) were performed on different doses of ZRH intestinal absorption fluids using SIMCA 13.0 with peak area as the independent variable and the pharmacodynamic indicators as the dependent variables to screen the compounds with variable importance in the projection(VIP) value>1.0 as contributing components, and Pearson correlation analysis was used to determine the spectral effect relationship, determined the compounds and positive correlation with pharmacodynamic were as active ingredients. Molecular docking was used to verify the binding energy of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α(PPARα), PPARγ, PPARβ, human retinoid X receptor α(RXRA) and nuclear transcription factor-κB(NF-κB) with the active ingredients in ZRH intestinal absorption fluids. Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction(Real-time PCR) was performed to detect the mRNA levels of PPARγ, scavenger receptor A1(SRA1) and adenosine triphosphate-binding cassette transporter A1(ABCA1) in RAW264.7 cells, Westen blot was used to detect the expression level of PPARγ protein in RAW264.7 cells, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) was used to detect the levels of interleukin(IL)-1β and NF-κB in RAW264.7 cells. ResultAccording to the results of oil red O staining and cholesterol content determination, the ZRH intestinal absorption fluids could significantly reduce macrophage foaming, and intestinal absorption fluids with 15, 20 times clinical equivalent doses had the best effect, the 15-fold ZRH intestinal absorption fluid was finally determined as the study subject. Spectral effect relationship showed that 52 corresponding peaks in the ZRH-containing intestinal fluid were positively correlated with the efficacy, including organic acids, phenylpropanoids, iridoids, flavonoids, bile acids, coumarins and chromones. Target validation results showed that 86.9%-96.2% of the total components processed good binding activities with the key targets of PPARα, PPARγ, PPARβ, RXRA and NF-κB, and the docking energy values were all less than -6.0 kcal·mol-1(1 cal≈4.19 J). The results of validation showed that, compared with the normal group, the model group showed a significant increase in the levels of SRA1 and PPARγ mRNA expression, a significant decrease in ABCA1 mRNA expression, a significant increase in the level of PPARγ protein expression, and a significant increase in the levels of IL-1β and NF-κB(P<0.01), compared with the model group, the 15-fold intestinal absorption fluid group showed a significant decrease in the levels of SRA1 and PPARγ mRNA expression(P<0.05, P<0.01), ABCA1 mRNA expression level was significantly up-regulated, the levels of IL-1β and NF-κB were significantly reduced(P<0.01), and PPARγ protein expression level was significantly reduced(P<0.05). ConclusionThis study identifies 52 components and their metabolites in ZRH intestinal absorption fluid that are positively correlated with the inhibition of macrophage foaming, which may be related to the regulation of the PPARs pathway in cells and the reduction of the levels of inflammatory factors, and can provide a reference for the quality control and clinical application of ZRH.
2.Clinicopathologic characteristics of Epstein-Barr virus-positive inflammatory follicular dendritic cell sarcoma:report of nine cases
Qianqian CHEN ; Wenwen LUO ; Jiexia GUAN ; Qiong LIANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology 2024;40(1):56-59,65
Purpose To explore the clinicopathologic fea-tures of Epstein-Barr virus-positive inflammatory follicular den-dritic cell sarcoma(EBV+IFDCS).Methods The clinico-pathologic features of 9 cases of EBV+IFDCS were retrospective-ly analyzed and followed up.Results The age of 9 patients with EBV+IFDCS ranged from 22 to 78 years(mean 44.7 years).7 cases occurred in the liver and 2 in the spleen.Fi-brinoid degeneration and hyaline degeneration in the vessel walls(6/9),eosinophilic infiltration(3/9),and epithelioid granulo-mas(2/9)were seen in some cases.The tumor cells expressed CD21(7/9),CD23(8/9)and CD35(9/9),partially ex-pressed SMA(6/9)and D2-40(1/9).It was noteworthy that 2 cases from the spleen accompanied by high expression of IgG4 plasma cells(80-135/10 HPF),and in the liver(0-36/10 HPF).All cases were followed up for 3-84 months,with 6 pa-tients disease-free,2 patients underwent metastasis,1 patient lost of follow-up.Conclusion EBV+IFDCS is a rare low-grade malignant tumor.EBER in situ hybridization and immunohisto-chemical detection play important roles in the diagnosis and dif-ferential diagnosis of EBV+IFDCS.Surgical resection is the main therapeutic intervention for EBV+IFDCS,and patients re-quire long-term post-surgical follow-up.
3.Antimicrobial resistance and related risk factors of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from blood
Pei-Juan TANG ; Peng-Wen OUYANG ; Sheng LONG ; Na PENG ; Zi-Han WANG ; Qiong LIU ; Wen XU ; Liang-Yi XIE
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2024;23(1):49-57
Objective To explore the antimicrobial resistance of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae(CRKP)isolated from blood and the related risk factors for infection in patients.Methods Clinical data of 383 KP-infected patients from whose blood Klebsiella pneumoniae(KP)were isolated during hospitalization period in a hos-pital from January 2018 to December 2021 were retrospectively analyzed.Patients were divided into CRKP group(n=114)and non-CRKP group(n=269)based on antimicrobial resistance.According to the prognosis,114 patients in the CRKP group were subdivided into the death group(n=30)and the survival group(n=84).General informa-tion,underlying diseases,antimicrobial use,and infection outcomes of two groups of patients were compared,and risk factors for infection and death after infection were analyzed.Results The resistance rates of KP to tigecycline and compound sulfamethoxazole showed upward trends,with statistically significant differences(both P=0.008).The CRKP group had higher resistance rates to amikacin,aztreonam,compound sulfamethoxazole,ciprofloxacin,cefepime,cefoperazone/sulbactam,piperacillin/tazobactam,tigecycline,ceftazidime,tobramycin,and levofloxacin,as well as higher in-hospital mortality than the non-CRKP group,with statistically significant differences(all P<0.05).Acute pancreatitis prior to infection(OR=16.564,P<0.001),hypoalbuminemia(OR=8.588,P<0.001),stay in in-tensive care unit prior to infection(OR=2.733,P=0.017),blood transfusion(OR=3.968,P=0.001),broncho-scopy(OR=5.194,P=0.014),surgery within 30 days prior to infection(OR=2.603,P=0.010),and treatment with carbapenems(OR=2.663,P=0.011)were independent risk factors for the development of CRKP blood-stream infection(BSI).Cardiac insufficiency before infection(OR=11.094,P=0.001),combined with pulmonary infection(OR=20.801,P=0.010),septic shock(OR=9.783,P=0.002),disturbance of consciousness(OR=11.648,P=0.001),and receiving glucocorticoid treatment(OR=5.333,P=0.018)were independent risk factors for mortality in patients with CRKP BSI.Conclusion The resistance rate of KP from BSI to tigecycline and com-pound sulfamethoxazole presents upward trend.Underlying diseases,invasive procedures,and carbapenem treat-ment are closely related to CRKP BSI.Cardiac insufficiency,pulmonary infection,septic shock,disturbance of con-sciousness,and glucocorticoid treatment can lead to death of patients with CRKP BSI.
4.Randomized Controlled Trial and Correlation Analysis of Gandouling Tablet in Treatment of Abnormal Lipid Metabolism of Wilson's Disease with Turbid Phlegm and Blood Stasis
Feng LIANG ; Ting DONG ; Liwei TIAN ; Chenling ZHAO ; Ruixue GUO ; Qiong WANG ; Yuqi ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(12):121-128
ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical efficacy of Gandouling tablet (GDL) on abnormal lipid metabolism in Wilson
5.Expression of nuclear receptor NURR1 in prostate cancer and its effects on the circRNA profile
Hongliang WANG ; Hui LIANG ; Qiong DENG ; Ying ZHANG ; Zhu WANG
Journal of Modern Urology 2024;29(3):261-267
【Objective】 To investigate the expression profile of circRNA in nuclear receptor NURR1 overexpressed prostate cancer (PCa) cells, so as to provide reference for revealing the mechanism of PCa progression. 【Methods】 The expression of NURR1 in PCa was analyzed with UALCAN and TNMplot. The distinct circRNAs in NURR1 overexpressed PCa cells were screened with RNA-sequencing. The functions and signal pathways of differentially expressed circRNA molecules were analyzed with GO and KEGG. 【Results】 The circ_0000915 was significantly downregulated in DU145, LNCaP and PC3 cells. In NURR1 overexpressed DU145 cells, circ_0005991 was up-regulated, while circ_0001460 and circ_0001315 were down-regulated. In NURR1 overexpressed LNCaP cells, circ_0040729 and circ_0000722 were significantly up-regulated. In NURR1 overexpressed PC3 cells, circ_0001577, circ_0000854 and circ_0018168 were up-regulated, while circ_013035, circ_0003028, circ_0082096 and circ_0005320 were down-regulated. KEGG analysis revealed that the differentially expressed circRNAs were significantly associated with dorsal/ventral neural tube patterns, protein folding chaperones, disordered domain specific binding, positive regulation of BMP signaling pathways, and neural tube patterning functions. 【Conclusion】 CircRNAs play an important role in NURR1 mediated PCa progression, but there are certain differences among different prostate cancer cell types. The regulatory mechanism between NURR1 and circ_0000915 in the progression of PCa needs further investigation.
6.Establishment of Q-PCR method for qualitative testing of the presence or absence of KIR genes
Yunan LI ; Jianxin ZHEN ; Shuang LIANG ; Qiong YU ; Zhihui DENG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2024;37(6):660-665
Objective To establish a method for qualitative detection of the presence or absence of all KIR genes by quantitative polymerase chain reaction(Q-PCR).Methods Based on the polymorphism of high-resolution level KIR alleles in Chinese population and the IPD-KIR database,KIR gene-specific primers were designed to amplify all the 16 KIR genes and 2DS4-Normal and 2DS4-Deleted subtypes by Q-PCR.Meanwhile,one negative control and one positive control specific amplifying human growth hormone(HGH)gene fragment were set to monitor the false positive and false negative results in PCR amplification,respectively.A total of 302 samples with known KIR genotype previously identified by KIR PCR-SSP commercial kit were randomly selected for blind inspection to verify the reliability of KIR Q-PCR method established by au-thors.Results The results of 300 samples detected by our KIR Q-PCR method were consistent with the known results,but two samples showed inconsistent results.One sample was negative for 2DS5 by Q-PCR but positive by PCR-SSP,another sample was positive for 2DS1 by Q-PCR but negative by PCR-SSP.The two doubtful samples were genotyped by sequencing-based typing(PCR-SBT)for 2DS5and2DS1,respectively.PCR-SBT results confirmed that the results of Q-PCR test was correct.Conclusion The KIR Q-PCR method established in this paper can provide accurate and reliable results for testing the presence or absence of KIR genes.
7.Effects of template and pore-forming agent method on the structure and drug delivery of porous maltodextrin
Zhe LI ; Xiao-sui LUO ; Wei-feng ZHU ; Qiong LI ; Yong-mei GUAN ; Zheng-ji JIN ; Li-hua CHEN ; Liang-shan MING
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2024;59(8):2381-2395
This study using maltodextrin as raw material, 1%-5% polyvinylpyrrolidone K30 as template agent, 1%-5% ammonium bicarbonate as pore-forming agent, curcumin and ibuprofen as model drugs. Porous maltodextrin was prepared by template and pore-forming agent methods, respectively. The structure and drug delivery behavior of porous maltodextrin prepared by different technologies were comprehensively characterized. The results showed that the porous maltodextrin prepared by pore-forming agent method had larger specific surface area (6.449 4 m2·g-1) and pore size (32.804 2 nm), which was significantly better than that by template agent method (3.670 2 m2·g-1, 15.278 5 nm). The adsorption kinetics between porous maltodextrin prepared by pore-forming agent method and curcumin were suitable for quasi-first order adsorption kinetic model, and that between porous maltodextrin and ibuprofen were suitable for quasi-second order adsorption kinetic model. While the adsorption kinetics between porous maltodextrin prepared by template agent method and two model drugs were both suitable for the quasi-first order adsorption kinetic model. In addition, the dissolution behavior analysis showed that the porous maltodextrin prepared by the two technologies can significantly improve the dissolution behavior of insoluble drugs, and the drug release was both carried out by diffusion mechanism, which suitable for the Peppas kinetic release model, but the porous maltodextrin prepared by template agent method had a faster release rate. The change of nozzle diameter had no significant effect on the adsorption process and drug release behavior of porous maltodextrin. In conclusion, the porous maltodextrins prepared by two different technologies were both beneficial to the delivery of insoluble drugs, and the template agent method was the best for delivery of insoluble drugs. This study can provide theoretical basis for the preparation of porous particles, promote the application of porous particles in insoluble drugs, and improve the bioavailability of insoluble drugs.
8.Single-nuclear RNA sequencing reveals the distinct cellular composition and gene expression characteristics of human adrenocortical adenoma
Zhu WANG ; Qiong DENG ; Jianwen ZHANG ; Yulin LAI ; Dihao DENG ; Hui LIANG
Journal of Modern Urology 2024;29(10):916-922
[Objective] To explore the cellular composition and gene expression characteristics of adrenocortical adenoma (ACA) based on single-nuclear RNA sequencing. [Methods] The postoperative resection samples of 2 ACA cases treated at our hospital during Jul.and Aug.2022 were collected.The cellular composition was isolated and identified with single-nuclear RNA sequencing, the adrenal cortical subgroups were subdivided with specific cortical cell subgroup markers, and the characteristic gene expression profile was studied. [Results] The main components of ACA were adrenal cortical cells (78.62%), endothelial cells (1.91%), fibroblasts (3.09%), macrophages (14.34%), and T cells (2.05%). Subdivision of cortical cells revealed a group of undefined cells (1.08%), in addition to zona glomerulosa (ZG) cells (1.77%), zona fasciculata (ZF) cells (94.98%), and zona reticularis (ZR) cells (2.17%). These undefined cells were characterized by high expression of intercellular adhesion molecule 1, growth arrest and DNA damage inducing proteins β, tumor necrosis factor α inducing protein 3 and CD36 molecules.According to correlation analysis of the gene expression, these undefined cells were similar to the ZF cells.DEGs enrichment analysis indicated that the metabolic process enrichment index was the highest in biological processes.Reactome GO enrichment analysis revealed that the immune system cytokine signaling response was the most significant.KEGG signaling pathway analysis showed that Th17 cell differentiation pathway was the mostly enriched.DEGs were found to be most closely related to viral infection by DO enrichment analysis. [Conclusion] This study reveals for the first time the gene expression profile characteristics of cell subset in ACA, which can provide reference to explore the mechanism of ACA.
9.Progress in intrathecal therapy for solid tumor meningeal metastasis
Tumor 2024;44(1):70-76
Solid tumor meningeal metastasis is a catastrophic complication in the late stage of tumors,with a poor prognosis and currently lacking effective treatment methods.As a treatment method for meningeal metastasis,intrathecal chemotherapy has been recommended by many guidelines or expert consensus,and is often used in clinical practice.However,the efficacy of intrathecal chemotherapy has always lacked high-quality research evidence to support it.The efficacy of commonly used intrathecal chemotherapy drugs such as methotrexate,cytarabine,and thiotepa is not ideal.This article summarizes the usage,efficacy,and safety of new intrathecal injection drugs.
10.Safety and efficacy of domestically produced novel bioabsorbable vascular scaff old in the treatment of complex coronary artery lesions for 3 years
Deng-Shuang ZHOU ; Qiong YOU ; Hai-Liang MO ; Zi-Jun WU ; Yu-Biao LIN ; Lu-Jun CHEN ; Jun-Yu FAN ; Yong-Jian LIN ; Rui-Sheng ZHANG ; Pei-Shan WAN ; Wei-Guo ZHOU ; Keng WU
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology 2024;32(9):509-515
Objective To investigate the safety and efficacy of novel bioabsorbable vascular scaffold(BVS)in the treatment of patients with complex coronary artery disease.Methods This was a retrospective,matched,single-center observational study.45 patients with coronary atherosclerotic cardiopathy received BVS treatment in the cardiovascular medicine department Department of the Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University from June 2020 to June 2021(BVS),and 45 patients treated with drug-eluting stents(DES)group were selected according to matching study requirements during the same period.Baseline,surgical,and follow-up data were compared between the two groups to evaluate safety and efficacy.The main measures of safety were:surgical time,intraoperative adverse events,etc.,and the end point of efficacy was target lesion failure(TLF),including cardiac death,target vessel myocardial infarction,and ischa-driven target lesion revascularization.Results A total of 90 patients were enrolled in this study,all of whom were followed up for at least 3 years.There were 20 cases of bifurcation lesions and 25 cases of diffuse long lesions in the two groups,and 50 cases of imaging were reviewed among the 90 patients.The proportion of stable coronary heart disease,history of diabetes,history of hypertension,history of smoking,pre-dilated balloon pressure and postoperative diastolic blood pressure in BVS group was higher than that in DES group,and the proportion of family history was lower than that in DES group(all P<0.05).There were no statistically significant differences in the rates of cardiac death,target vessel myocardial infarction,and ischemia-driven revascularization of target lesions between the two groups(all P>0.05).Binary Logistic regression model analysis showed that the diameter stenosis ratio of target lesions was an independent risk factor for intrastent restenosis(OR 2.786,95%CI 1.096-7.081,P=0.031).Conclusions Compared with traditional DES,BVS implantation has consistent safety and efficacy in the treatment of complex coronary artery disease within 3 years.The diameter stenosis ratio of target lesions was an independent risk factor for intrastent restenosis.

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