1.Inhibition of HDAC3 Promotes Psoriasis Development in Mice Through Regulating Th17
Fan XU ; Xin-Rui ZHANG ; Yang-Chen XIA ; Wen-Ting LI ; Hao CHEN ; An-Qi QIN ; Ai-Hong ZHANG ; Yi-Ran ZHU ; Feng TIAN ; Quan-Hui ZHENG
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2025;52(4):1008-1017
ObjectiveTo investigate the influence of histone deacetylase 3 (HDAC3) on the occurrence, development of psoriasis-like inflammation in mice, and the relative immune mechanisms. MethodsHealthy C57BL/6 mice aged 6-8 weeks were selected and randomly divided into 3 groups: control group (Control), psoriasis model group (IMQ), and HDAC3 inhibitor RGFP966-treated psoriasis model group (IMQ+RGFP966). One day prior to the experiment, the back hair of the mice was shaved. After a one-day stabilization period, the mice in Control group was treated with an equal amount of vaseline, while the mice in IMQ group was treated with imiquimod (62.5 mg/d) applied topically on the back to establish a psoriasis-like inflammation model. The mice in IMQ+RGFP966 group received intervention with a high dose of the HDAC3-selective inhibitor RGFP966 (30 mg/kg) based on the psoriasis-like model. All groups were treated continuously for 5 d, during which psoriasis-like inflammation symptoms (scaling, erythema, skin thickness), body weight, and mental status were observed and recorded, with photographs taken for documentation. After euthanasia, hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used to assess the effect of RGFP966 on the skin tissue structure of the mice, and skin thickness was measured. The mRNA and protein expression levels of HDAC3 in skin tissues were detected using reverse transcription real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and Western blot (WB), respectively. Flow cytometry was employed to analyze neutrophils in peripheral blood and lymph nodes, CD4+ T lymphocytes, CD8+ T lymphocytes in peripheral blood, and IL-17A secretion by peripheral blood CD4+ T lymphocytes. Additionally, spleen CD4+ T lymphocyte expression of HDAC3, CCR6, CCR8, and IL-17A secretion levels were analyzed. Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the localization and expression levels of HDAC3, IL-17A, and IL-10 in skin tissues. ResultsCompared with the Control group, the IMQ group exhibited significant psoriasis-like inflammation, characterized by erythema, scaling, and skin wrinkling. Compared with the IMQ group, RGFP966 exacerbated psoriasis-like inflammatory symptoms, leading to increased hyperkeratosis. The psoriasis area and severity index (PASI) skin symptom scores were higher in the IMQ group than those in the Control group, and the scores were further elevated in the IMQ+RGFP966 group compared to the IMQ group. Skin thickness measurements showed a trend of IMQ+RGFP966>IMQ>Control. The numbers of neutrophils in the blood and lymph nodes increased sequentially in the Control, IMQ, and IMQ+RGFP966 groups, with a similar trend observed for CD4+ and CD8+ T lymphocytes in the blood. In skin tissues, compared with the Control group, the mRNA and protein levels of HDAC3 decreased in the IMQ group, but RGFP966 did not further reduce these expressions. HDAC3 was primarily located in the nucleus. Compared with the Control group, the nuclear HDAC3 content decreased in the skin tissues of the IMQ group, and RGFP966 further reduced nuclear HDAC3. Compared with the Control and IMQ groups, RGFP966 treatment decreased HDAC3 expression in splenic CD4+ and CD8+ T cells. RGFP966 treatment increased the expression of CCR6 and CCR8 in splenic CD4+ T cells and enhanced IL-17A secretion by peripheral blood and splenic CD4+ T lymphocytes. Additionally, compared with the IMQ group, RGFP966 reduced IL-10 protein levels and upregulated IL-17A expression in skin tissues. ConclusionRGFP966 exacerbates psoriatic-like inflammatory responses by inhibiting HDAC3, increasing the secretion of the cytokine IL-17A, and upregulating the expression of chemokines CCR8 and CCR6.
2.Effect of cardiac rehabilitation nursing on cardiac function of patients with acute myocardial infarction after percutaneous coronary intervention:a meta-analysis
Ning LI ; Rui SONG ; Jing LIU ; Ting FENG
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2024;33(1):1-5
Objective:To assess the effect of cardiac rehabilitation nursing mode on cardiac function in patients with acute myocardial infarction(AMI)after percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)with a systematic review meth-od.Methods:We searched databases,including CNKI,VIP,Wanfang,CBM,PubMed,Embase etc.,for literature on influence of cardiac rehabilitation on cardiac function in AMI patients after PCI before Jan 2023.Eligible ran-domized controlled tests(RCTs)were screened.Results:A total of 11 studies were enrolled and the results indicated that compared with control group,there were significant rise in left ventricular ejection fraction(MD=5.26,95%CI(3.70,6.82),P=0.001),6min walking distance(MD=61.02,95%CI(27.43,94.62),P=0.001),peak ox-ygen uptake(VO2,MD=3.64,95%CI(2.38,4.90),P=0.001)and anaerobic threshold(AT,MD=3.08,95%CI(1.47,4.69),P=0.001),and significant reductions in left ventricular end-systolic diameter(MD=-1.83,95%CI(-2.36,-1.30),P=0.001)and left ventricular end-diastolic diameter(MD=-3.43,95%CI(-5.01,-1.85),P=0.001)in cardiac rehabilitation group.Conclusion:Cardiac rehabilitation nursing can signifi-cantly improve cardiac function,exercise endurance and quality of life in patients with acute myocardial infarction after PCI.However,due to high heterogeneity of some indexes,further evaluation is still needed.
3.Ku70 Functions as an RNA Helicase to Regulate miR-124 Maturation and Neuronal Cell Differentiation
Ai-Xue HUANG ; Rui-Ting LI ; Yue-Chao ZHAO ; Jie LI ; Hui LI ; Xue-Feng DING ; Lin WANG ; Can XIAO ; Xue-Mei LIU ; Cheng-Feng QIN ; Ning-Sheng SHAO
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2024;51(6):1418-1433
ObjectiveHuman Ku70 protein mainly involves the non-homologous end joining (NHEJ) repair of double-stranded DNA breaks (DSB) through its DNA-binding properties, and it is recently reported having an RNA-binding ability. This paper is to explore whether Ku70 has RNA helicase activity and affects miRNA maturation. MethodsRNAs bound to Ku protein were analyzed by RNA immunoprecipitation sequencing (RIP-seq) and bioinfomatic anaylsis. The expression relationship between Ku protein and miRNAs was verified by Western blot (WB) and quantitative reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) assays. Binding ability of Ku protein to the RNAs was tested by biolayer interferometry (BLI) assay. RNA helicase activity of Ku protein was identified with EMSA assay. The effect of Ku70 regulated miR-124 on neuronal differentiation was performed by morphology analysis, WB and immunofluorescence assays with or without Zika virus (ZIKV) infection. ResultsWe revealed that the Ku70 protein had RNA helicase activity and affected miRNA maturation. Deficiency of Ku70 led to the up-regulation of a large number of mature miRNAs, especially neuronal specific miRNAs like miR-124. The knockdown of Ku70 promoted neuronal differentiation in human neural progenitor cells (hNPCs) and SH-SY5Y cells by boosting miR-124 maturation. Importantly, ZIKV infection reduced the expression of Ku70 whereas increased expression of miR-124 in hNPCs, and led to morphologically neuronal differentiation. ConclusionOur study revealed a novel function of Ku70 as an RNA helicase and regulating miRNA maturation. The reduced expression of Ku70 with ZIKV infection increased the expression of miR-124 and led to the premature differentiation of embryonic neural progenitor cells, which might be one of the causes of microcephaly.
4.Research status of traditional Chinese medicine intervention in mTOR pathway targeting autophagy for prevention and treatment of diabetic nephropathy
Shi-Rui YANG ; Ting-Ting ZHOU ; Chao-Chao MA ; Peng-Fei YANG ; Fan-Qi NIU ; Xue-Yang DU ; Feng-Zhe YAN ; Si-Nong WANG
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(11):1675-1678
Diabetic kidney disease(DKD)is one of the most important complications of diabetes.In recent years,domestic and foreign studies have found that mammalian target protein of rapamycin(mTOR)related signaling pathway is a classic pathway involved in the regulation of autophagy,which can achieve the therapeutic effect of DKD by targeting the autophagy pathway,and plays a crucial role in the prevention and treatment of DKD.In this paper,we reviewed the mechanism of mTOR-related signaling pathway targeted autophagy in the prevention and treatment of DKD,in order to provide a new reference and basis for clinical prevention and treatment of DKD.
5.Efficacy of roxallistat combined with polysaccharide iron complex and Shengxuening in the treatment of maintenance hemodialysis renal anemia with poor recombinant human erythropoietin
Rui-Feng CHEN ; Pei YU ; Zhi-Ting WANG ; Yan LI ; Rui-Xian ZHANG
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(12):1704-1708
Objective To investigate the efficacy of roxallistat combined with polysaccharide iron complex and Shengxuening in the treatment of maintenance hemodialysis renal anemia with poor recombinant human erythropoiesis.Methods Maintenance hemodialysis renal anemia patients with poor recombinant human erythropoietin effect were divided into control group and treatment group according to random number table method.The control group took roxallistat orally with a body weight of>60 kg,120 mg each time,3 times a week,and 45-60 kg with 100 mg each time,3 times a week;oral polysaccharide iron complex,300 mg each time,once a day.The treatment group was given Shengxuening orally based on the control group,0.25-0.50 g each time,3 times a day.Both groups were treated for 3 months.The clinical efficacy,inflammatory factors,iron metabolism,renal function,anemia index,traditional Chinese medicine symptom score and adverse drug reaction were compared between the two groups.Results In the control group,34 cases were enrolled,1 case fell off,and finally 33 cases were included in the analysis.In the treatment group,35 cases were enrolled,1 case was shed,and 34 cases were finally included in the analysis.After treatment,the total effective rate of treatment group and control group was 97.06%(33 cases/34 cases)and 81.82%(27 cases/33 cases),respectively,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).After treatment,the nuclear transcription factor kappa B(NK-κB)in treatment group and control group were(24.09±3.06)and(35.23±4.11)ng·L-1;interferon gamma(IFN-γ)were(41.39±4.13)and(50.10±5.27)ng·L-1;transferrin saturation(TAST)were(38.62±5.91)%and(31.16±4.73)%;serum ferritin(SF)were(28.13±5.77)and(22.47±4.65)μmol·L-1;serum iron(SI)were(15.66±3.76)and(13.19±2.94)μmol·L-1;urinary protein excretion rate(24 h UPE)were(1.85±0.41)and(2.91±0.62)g·24 h-1;blood urea nitrogen(BUN)were(5.16±0.67)and(6.89±0.97)mmol·L-1;hemoglobin(Hb)were(91.38±11.23)and(83.19±8.54)g·L-1;hematocrit(Hct)were(29.01±7.40)%and(24.56±5.69)%;main disease score were(5.29±1.05)and(7.15±1.53)scores;the secondary scores were(3.11±0.46)and(4.98±0.77)scores;the total scores were(8.40±1.49)and(12.13±2.30)scores,with statistical significance(all P<0.05).The total incidence of adverse drug reactions in treatment group and control group were 14.71%and 9.09%,with no statistical significance(P>0.05).Conclusion Roxallistat combined with polysaccharide and iron complex and Shengxuening have good therapeutic effect in the treatment of maintenance hemodialysis renal anemia with poor recombinant human erythropoietin effect;it can reduce inflammation,regulate iron metabolism,improve renal function,and reduce adverse drug reactions.
6.Coronary intravascular lithotripsy for calcified coronary artery calcification-systematic review of researches
Li-Rui YANG ; Ting-Ting FENG ; Xin ZHAO ; Tao ZHANG ; Lin ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology 2024;32(2):101-107
Coronary artery calcification commonly results in reduced vascular compliance,facilitating incomplete stent expansion and in-stent restenosis after stent implantation,thereby leading to the failure of interventional treatment.Conventional approaches to managing calcified lesions are constrained by the intricate nature and properties of calcified plaques,which frequently pose challenges in their manipulation,consequently giving rise to numerous approaches complications and an elevated likelihood of adverse cardiovascular events following the procedure.Percutaneous coronary intraluminal shock wave balloon catheter angioplasty,also known as coronary intravascular lithotripsy,utilizing a balloon catheter system,demonstrates the capacity to safely and efficiently modify superficial and deep-seated calcifications,regardless of their concentric or eccentric nature.This intervention significantly enhances vascular compliance,thereby facilitating subsequent interventional therapies.Presently,coronary intravascular lithotripsy has emerged as a crucial approach in the management of coronary artery calcification.This article primarily offers a comprehensive examination of the mechanism of intravascular lithotripsy and the research pertaining to the treatment of coronary artery calcification.
7.Development and in vivo biomechanics of goat mobile artificial lumbar spine complex
Feng ZHANG ; Xi-Jing HE ; Jian-Tao LIU ; Rui WANG ; Jie QIN ; Quan-Jin ZANG ; Ting ZHANG ; Zhi-Yu LIU
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2024;37(3):281-287
Objective Mobile artificial lumbar complex(MALC)which suitable for reconstruction after subtotal lumbar resection in goats was developed,and to test stability of the complex and postoperative lumbar segmental motor function.Methods Eighteen male boer goats aged from 1 to 2 years old(weighted from 35 to 45 kg)were selected and divided into con-trol group,fusion group and non-fusion group,with 6 goats in each group.According to preoperative CT scans and MRI exami-nations of lumbar,the goat MALC was designed and performed by 3D printed for non-fusion group.Operation was performed on three groups respectively,and only vertebral body and disc were exposed in control group.In fusion group,L4 part of vertebral body and the upper and lower complete disc tissues were removed,and the lumbar spine bone plate fixation was performed with titanium mesh bone grafting.In non-fusion group,vertebral body and disc were removed in the same way,and MALC was im-planted.AP and lateral X-rays of lumbar vertebrae in goat were taken at 6 months after surgery,in order to understand whether the plant was dislocated,displaced and fractured.Biomechanical tests were performed on the specimens by mechanical instru-ment to measure range of motion(ROM)of L2,3,L,4,L4,5intervertebral space and the overall ROM of L2-5 lumbar vertebrae.Results MALC of lumbar vertebra was designed by 3D printing,and its component artificial vertebrae and upper and lower ar-tificial end plates were manufactured.The semi-spherical structure was fabricated by precision lathe using high-crosslinked polyethylene material,and the prosthesis was assembled.Postoperative AP and lateral X-rays of lumbar vertebra at 6 months showed the implant position of implant and MALC were good without displacement and dislocation.In vitro biomechanical test of lumbar vertebrae specimens:(1)There were no statistical significance in ROM of lumbar intervertebral space flexion and extension,lateral flexion and rotation on L.4 and L4,5,between non-fusion group and control group(P>0.05),while ROM of fu-sion group was significantly reduced compared with the other two groups(P<0.05).There were no significant difference in ROM of L2.3 intervertebral flexion and extension,lateral flexion and rotation between non-fusion group and control group(P>0.05),while fusion group was significantly increased compared with the other two groups(P<0.001).(2)There was no signifi-cant difference in overall lumbar ROM of L2-5(P>0.05).Conclusion The individual MALC could restore intervertebral height of lumbar vertebra while maintaining the stability of lumbar vertebra and re-establishing motor function of lumbar space.
8.Effect of Pien Tze Huang on emotional stress-induced influenza virus susceptibility
Rong WANG ; Xin-Xing CHEN ; Rui-Ting HUANG ; Wan-Yang SUN ; Rong-Rong HE ; Yi-Fang LI ; Feng HUANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2024;40(8):1565-1572
Aim To evaluate the effect of Pien Tze Huang(PTH)on influenza virus susceptibility in re-straint stress-induced H1N1 influenza susceptibility model in mice with emotional disorders and internal heat,guided by the theory of emotional pathogenesis.Methods Mice were infected with H1N1 influenza vi-rus following 18 h of restraint stress.The signs and weight changes of mice were recorded,and the morbid-ity of mice were analyzed.On the fourth day post viral infection,the lung tissue was collected.The pathologi-cal changes and inflammatory factors in lungs were de-tected by HE staining.The expression of NP was as-sessed by immunohistochemistry and Western blot.The level of lipid peroxidation end products was detected u-sing a commercial kit and western blot.Redox phos-pholipidomics was analyzed in lung tissue by HPLC-MS/MS.Results PTH significantly reduced the mor-tality of influenza-susceptible mice induced by emotion-al stress,inhibited the expression of NP and the re-lease of inflammatory factors,improved inflammation in lung tissue,and alleviated the accumulation of lipid peroxidation end products.Phospholipid oxidation a-nalysis revealed the elevated levels of oxidized phos-pholipid choline and phosphatidylethanolamine in lung tissue of influenza-susceptible mice,which were signif-icantly reduced by PTH administration.Conclusions PTH exhibits promising efficacy in ameliorating influ-enza virus susceptibility induced by internal heat,and its mechanism of action may be related to the regulation of phospholipid peroxidation.
10.Role of NLRP3 inflammasome in diabetic neuropathy and prevention and treatment with traditional Chinese medicine.
Hao-Yue FENG ; Rui DING ; Qi ZHOU ; Ting-Chao WU ; Hui LI ; Xi-Tao MA ; Ren-Song YUE
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2023;48(2):300-310
As one of the most frequent complications of diabetes, diabetic neuropathy often involves peripheral and central nervous systems. Neuroinflammation is the key pathogenic factor of secondary nerve injury in diabetes. NOD-like receptor pyrin domain-containing 3(NLRP3) inflammasome is a group of subcellular multiprotein complexes, including NLRP3, apoptosis associated speck-like protein(ASC), and pro-cysteinyl aspartate specific proteinase 1(pro-caspase-1). NLRP3 inflammasome is an inducer of innate immune responses. Its activation stimulates the inflammatory cascade reaction, promotes the release of inflammatory mediators, triggers cell death and uncontrolled autophagy, activates glial cells, facilitates peripheral immune cell infiltration, and initiates amyoid β(Aβ)-tau cascade reactions. As a result, it contributes to the central nerve, somatic nerve, autonomic nerve, and retinal nerve cell damage secondary to diabetes. Therefore, due to its key role in the neuroinflammation responses of the body, NLRP3 inflammasome may provide new targets for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy. With multi-target and low-toxicity advantages, traditional Chinese medicine plays a vital role in the treatment of diabetic neuropathy. Accumulating evidence has shown that traditional Chinese medicine exerts curative effects on diabetic neuropathy possibly through regulating NLRP3 inflammasome. Although the role of NLRP3 inflammasome in diabetes and related complications has been investigated in the literature, systematical studies on drugs and mechanism analysis for secondary neuropathy are still lacking. In this article, the role of NLRP3 inflammasome in diabetic neuropathy was explored, and the research progress on traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of diabetic neuropathy through NLRP3 inflammasome was reviewed.
Humans
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Inflammasomes/metabolism*
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NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein/metabolism*
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Diabetic Neuropathies/drug therapy*
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Medicine, Chinese Traditional
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Neuroinflammatory Diseases
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Inflammation
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Diabetes Mellitus

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