1.Role of Ferroptosis in Osteoarthritis and Traditional Chinese Medicine Intervention: A Review
Xiaojing GUO ; Huan QIN ; Dongliang XIANG ; Yan WANG ; Li ZHANG ; Bo ZHANG ; Shujin WANG ; Xiaotong LI ; Mingyue ZHAO ; Shanhong WU ; Fei PEI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(19):263-272
Osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by articular cartilage degeneration, synovial hyperplasia, hyperosteogeny, and narrowing of joint space, which can be caused by trauma, inflammation, and other factors. With the increasing global population aging, the incidence of OA is rising year by year, making it a major public health problem that urgently needs to be addressed. Exploring effective treatment schemes is particularly important. The pathogenesis of OA is complex, including oxidative stress, autophagy, and apoptosis. Recent studies have found that ferroptosis, a new type of cell death, is also an important pathogenic factor in OA, characterized by a series of complex changes such as iron ion accumulation, glutathione (GSH) depletion, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Research shows that inhibiting ferroptosis in chondrocytes can promote chondrocyte proliferation, delay extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation, and reduce synovial hyperplasia and inflammation. Targeting ferroptosis is a new direction in the treatment of OA. OA treatment includes intra-articular injections of steroids or hyaluronic acid and artificial joint replacement, but there are limitations. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been widely used in the treatment of various diseases because of its low cost, low drug resistance, and few side effects. Cell and animal experiments have further confirmed that TCM can intervene in the treatment of OA with ferroptosis from multiple targets, multiple levels, and aspects, but the mechanism of its treatment of OA based on ferroptosis has not been clarified. This paper discussed iron metabolism, lipid peroxidation, cysteine/glutamate transporter system Xc- (system Xc-)/GSH/glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) pathway, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate(NADPH)/ferroptosis suppressor protein 1 (FSP1)/coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) pathway, tumor protein p53 in OA, and related molecular targets of Chinese medicine monomers and compounds on ferroptosis inhibition. Their potential therapeutic mechanisms were further analyzed to provide theoretical guidance for the treatment of OA by TCM and useful reference for the research and development of related drugs.
2.m1A inhibition fuels oncolytic virus-elicited antitumor immunity via downregulating MYC/PD-L1 signaling
Li SHUJIN ; Feng TIAN ; Liu YUANTONG ; Yang QICHAO ; Song AN ; Wang SHUO ; Xie JUN ; Zhang JUNJIE ; Yuan BIFENG ; Sun ZHIJUN
International Journal of Oral Science 2024;16(3):486-498
N1-methyladenosine(m1A)RNA methylation is critical for regulating mRNA translation;however,its role in the development,progression,and immunotherapy response of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma(HNSCC)remains largely unknown.Using Tgfbr1 and Pten conditional knockout(2cKO)mice,we found the neoplastic transformation of oral mucosa was accompanied by increased m1A modification levels.Analysis of m1A-associated genes identified TRMT61A as a key m1A writer linked to cancer progression and poor prognosis.Mechanistically,TRMT61A-mediated tRNA-m1A modification promotes MYC protein synthesis,upregulating programmed death-ligand 1(PD-L1)expression.Moreover,m1A modification levels were also elevated in tumors treated with oncolytic herpes simplex virus(oHSV),contributing to reactive PD-L1 upregulation.Therapeutic m1A inhibition sustained oHSV-induced antitumor immunity and reduced tumor growth,representing a promising strategy to alleviate resistance.These findings indicate that m1A inhibition can prevent immune escape after oHSV therapy by reducing PD-L1 expression,providing a mutually reinforcing combination immunotherapy approach.
3.Effects of compound Duzhong Jiangu Granules on joint function and gut microbiota in patients with Kashin-Beck disease
Xi WANG ; Yu ZHANG ; Yifan WU ; Shujin LI ; Chaowei WANG ; Xi LYU ; Yuequan YUAN ; Yanli LIU ; Feihong CHEN ; Feiyu ZHANG ; Sijie CHEN ; Zhengjun YANG ; Gangyao XU ; Cheng LI ; Hong CHANG ; Cuiyan WU ; Xiong GUO ; Yujie NING
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2024;43(9):698-703
Objective:To investigate the effects of compound Duzhong Jiangu Granules on joint function and gut microbiota in patients with Kashin-Beck disease.Methods:A single group pre- and post-experimental design was conducted, the patients with Kashin-Beck disease were selected as the subjects in Xunyi County, Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province; and treated with oral administration of compound Duzhong Jiangu Granules (12 g/bag, 1 bag/time, 3 times/day) for a period of 1 month. The improvement of joint function was evaluated using the joint dysfunction index scoring method before and after treatment. Morning stool samples of patients were collected and the changes in gut microbiota were analyzed before and after treatment using 16S rDNA sequencing technology.Results:A total of 87 patients with Kashin-Beck disease were included, including 44 males and 43 females; the age was (60.38 ± 7.12) years old, and the body mass index was (23.67 ± 3.59) kg/m 2. The comprehensive scores of joint dysfunction index for patients with Kashin-Beck disease before and after treatment were (7.27 ± 2.05) and (5.86 ± 2.01) points, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant ( t = 5.88, P < 0.001). The sequencing results of gut microbiota showed that there were statistically significant differences in the alpha diversity (chao1, observed species index) and beta diversity of gut microbiota in patients with Kashin-Beck disease before and after treatment ( Z = - 5.08, - 5.03, R = 0.09, P < 0.001). In the distribution of gut microbiota, Firmicutes was the dominant phylum, with relative abundances of 50.21% and 52.09% before and after treatment, respectively; the Bifidobacterium was the dominant bacterial genus, with relative abundances of 16.83% and 18.81% before and after treatment, respectively. At the genus level, a total of 17 gut microbiota genera were screened out, among which the relative abundances of Hafnia-Obesumbacterium, Gammaproteobacteria_unclassified, Acinetobacter, Pantoea, Leuconostoc, and Akkermanisia were significantly higher than before treatment ( Z = - 2.40, - 2.24, - 2.06, - 3.59, - 2.24, - 2.11, P < 0.05). The relative abundances of Dubosiella, Selenomonas, Anaeroplasma, Lachnospiraceae_ NK4A136_group, Rikenella, Prevotella, Megasphaera, Lactobacillus, Prevotella-9, Phascolarctobacterium, and Desulfovibrio were significantly lower than before treatment ( Z = - 9.38, - 2.61, - 2.18, - 8.43, - 2.45, - 2.46, - 2.49, - 7.29, - 2.29, - 2.55, - 2.08, P < 0.05). Conclusions:Compound Duzhong Jiangu Granules can effectively improve the joint function of patients with Kashin-Beck disease, and alter the diversity and richness of the gut microbiota community. It may reduce clinical symptoms in patients by regulating the structure of gut microbiota.
4.Research progress in the benefits of exercise in muscular atrophy based on mitochondrial quality control
Xiaojing GUO ; Yan WANG ; Li ZHANG ; Fei PEI ; Bo ZHANG ; Huan QIN ; Shujin WANG ; Xiaotong LI
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2024;34(6):144-150
Skeletal muscle wasting refers to a loss of skeletal muscle mass and function.Mitochondrial quality control(MQC)is the basis by which normal physiological mitochondrial function is maintained and mainly involves the regulation of mitochondrial biogenesis,mitochondrial dynamics(fission/fusion),and mitophagy.MQC maintains muscle homeostasis by regulating the relative stability of mitochondrial shape,quantity,and quality.As an economical and effective treatment for muscular atrophy,exercise interventions are widely used,but the relationship between exercise intervention and MQC is not clear.This paper discusses the role of mitochondrial biogenesis,mitochondrial dynamics,and mitophagy in skeletal muscle atrophy and related molecular targets.We thoroughly analyze the mechanisms by which MQC-mediated exercise can improve the skeletal muscle atrophy caused by aging,disuse,and cancer cachexia in order to provide theoretical guidance for intervention.
5.LIMP-2 enhances cancer stem-like cell properties by promoting autophagy-induced GSK3β degradation in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Yuantong LIU ; Shujin LI ; Shuo WANG ; Qichao YANG ; Zhizhong WU ; Mengjie ZHANG ; Lei CHEN ; Zhijun SUN
International Journal of Oral Science 2023;15(1):24-24
Cancer stem cell-like cells (CSCs) play an integral role in the heterogeneity, metastasis, and treatment resistance of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) due to their high tumor initiation capacity and plasticity. Here, we identified a candidate gene named LIMP-2 as a novel therapeutic target regulating HNSCC progression and CSC properties. The high expression of LIMP-2 in HNSCC patients suggested a poor prognosis and potential immunotherapy resistance. Functionally, LIMP-2 can facilitate autolysosome formation to promote autophagic flux. LIMP-2 knockdown inhibits autophagic flux and reduces the tumorigenic ability of HNSCC. Further mechanistic studies suggest that enhanced autophagy helps HNSCC maintain stemness and promotes degradation of GSK3β, which in turn facilitates nuclear translocation of β-catenin and transcription of downstream target genes. In conclusion, this study reveals LIMP-2 as a novel prospective therapeutic target for HNSCC and provides evidence for a link between autophagy, CSC, and immunotherapy resistance.
Humans
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Autophagy
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/pathology*
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Cell Line, Tumor
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Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3 beta/metabolism*
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Head and Neck Neoplasms/pathology*
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Neoplastic Stem Cells/pathology*
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck/pathology*
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Lysosome-Associated Membrane Glycoproteins
6.Bibliometric analysis of Wuqinxi intervention studies
Liqun GUO ; Rui ZHANG ; Xiaoyu LI ; Yunyue TANG ; Runjie ZHANG ; Shujin YUE
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2022;38(25):1991-1996
Objective:To comprehensively collect the clinical research evidence of Wuqinxi, and provide reference for the future clinical research.Methods:China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), WanFang Database, VIP, China Biology Medicine disc (CBM), PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were searched. The retrieval time limit was from the establishment of each database to March 31, 2021. After screening and extracting, SPSS 22.0 was used to analyze the basic characteristics, sample size, control and intervention measures, outcomes.Results:Totally 230 studies were included, of which 58.26% (134/230) were randomized controlled trial. The top 6 diseases were chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, osteoporosis, cervical pain, low back pain, diabetes and knee osteoarthritis. Common outcome included four items of blood lipid tests, blood glucose, immunological indicators and the evaluation of disease-related symptoms, such as pain, sleep and range of motion. The median frequency of Wuqinxi was once a day, 45 minutes each time, 5 days a week and lasted for 3 months. 94.78% (218/230) of the studies reported positive results. The safety and compliance of Wuqinxi intervention were good.Conclusions:The number of clinical studies on Wuqinxi is significantly less than Baduanjin and Taijiquan. It is necessary to formulate the report specification of intervention measures for Wuqinxi, so as to report the intervention plan of Wuqinxi more clearly and transparently.
7.Bibliometric analysis of the implementation research of the normalization process theory in the nursing field
Rui ZHANG ; Liqun GUO ; Xiaoyu LI ; Shujin YUE
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2022;28(7):841-847
Objective:To conduct a bibliometric analysis of the implementation research of the normalization process theory in the nursing field, so as to provide a reference for future in-depth research.Methods:We searched the China National Knowledge Infrastructure, WanFang, VIP, Biomedical Literature Database, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Proquest, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and CINAHL. The search period was from the establishment of the database to June 18, 2021, to collect all researches related to the normalization process theory in the nursing field. The year of publication, country or region and research institution of the article, fund project, research type and subject of the article were extracted and analyzed statistically.Results:A total of 154 articles were included, with the publication period from 2010 to 2021, of which 61.69% (95/154) were from the UK. The research scholars were mainly from colleges and universities, and 62.34% (96/154) of the research was qualitative research. The clinical disease spectrum included 18 diseases, which were distributed in 9 disease systems, and there were 3 diseases with an article frequency of more than 10 times, which were mental and behavioral disorders, endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases, and circulatory system diseases. The key research topics included 11 categories, mainly in chronic disease management, psychological care, mobile medicine, telemedicine and other aspects.Conclusions:The normalization process theory helps clinicians and nurses understand and assess the factors that facilitate or hinder the inclusion of health care interventions in routine practice. Based on the characteristics of this theory, nursing scholars in China can conduct qualitative research and hybrid research based on research problems, and try to localize the normalization process theory.
8.A scoping review of application of RE-AIM framework in implementation science in nursing
Liqun GUO ; Rui ZHANG ; Xiaoyu LI ; Liangrong GENG ; Shujin YUE
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2022;28(10):1261-1267
Objective:To systematically summarizes the application topics, evaluation dimensions, data sources and evaluation results of the RE-AIM framework in the nursing field implementation research and provides a reference for the outcome evaluation of the nursing field implementation research in the future.Methods:The scoping review framework of Levac was adopted to systematically search PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, CNKI, Wanfang Database and other databases, and the retrieval time was from establishment of databases to July 3, 2021. The literatures that were evaluated using the RE-AIM framework in the implementation science in the field of nursing were included, and the data were independently extracted and analyzed by 2 members of the research group.Results:A total of 9 literatures were included, with different research topics. The literature adopted three dimensions of effectiveness, adoption rate and implementation. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected. The accessibility was 23.8%-100.0% and the adoption was 35.7%-100.0%. The sustainability dimension lacked long-term evaluation.Conclusions:When adopting the RE-AIM framework, nursing researchers should select important and appropriate dimensions and evaluation contents, collect quantitative and qualitative data, and report results truthfully, in detail and comprehensively.
9.Interpretation of the "Assessment and Management of Pressure Injuries for the Interprofessional Team": assessment and planning
Tong GUO ; Xinju LIU ; Shujin YUE ; Runjie ZHANG ; Changle TIE ; Mai SHI ; Lei SIMA ; Liyuan XU ; Xin QI
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2021;27(16):2101-2106
Pressure injury is a common problem faced by global health care institutions, which seriously threatens the lives and health of patients. The treatment and care of pressure injuries need people in multiple professional fields to work together. This article interprets the assessment and planning part of the clinical practice guideline for the third edition of " Assessment and Management of Pressure Injuries for the Interprofessional Team" developed by the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, Canada. This article aims at helping the interprofessional team conduct accurate, comprehensive, and full-process assessments of patients with pressure injuries, formulate a reasonable diagnosis and treatment plan, and providing a basis for the implementation of correct treatment measures, so as to promote the improvement and healing of pressure injuries.
10.Content analysis of clinical practice guideline recommendations related to physical activity in survivors of colorectal cancer
Zipan WANG ; Shujin YUE ; Jin WANG ; Yunyue TANG ; Runjie ZHANG ; Yu LI ; Zhiqi CHEN ; Liqun GUO
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2020;26(1):50-55
Objective:To carry out content analysis of clinical practice guideline recommendations related to physical activity in survivors of colorectal cancer at home and abroad so as to provide a reference for formulating a standardized and personalized physical activity plan for survivors of colorectal cancer.Methods:Clinical practice guidelines related to physical activity in survivors of colorectal cancer were retrieved in Chinese-English databases, guideline websites and professional society websites by computer from 1st, January 2009 to 1st, July 2019. Guideline recommendations were extracted, translated, classified and analyzed on content with the method of content analysis.Results:A total of 7 clinical practice guidelines were included and 26 recommendations on physical activity of survivors of colorectal cancer were extracted. A total of 8-item content on physical activity were analyzed including the safety and benefits of physical activity, assessment before physical activity, amount of physical activity, way of physical activity, intensity, frequency and duration of physical activity, attention of physical activity, contraindications of physical activity and incremental strategy of physical activity.Conclusions:There are many recommendations on the way, amount, frequency, intensity and attention of physical activity. There are inconsistencies between recommendation mentioned frequency and clinical importance, and consistencies between partial recommendations and domestic practice content, and the recom mendations are more diversified than domestic practice content. We should carry out localization for the high level of foreign guideline to explore the evidences suitable for physical activity in survivors of colorectal cancer in China.

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