1.Application of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy among children and adolescents with childhood household dysfunction
Xinyi HOU ; Jingjing WAN ; Lianhua PENG ; Jiangming SHENG ; Nannan LONG ; Ping MAO
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2024;49(1):145-152
Childhood household dysfunction(CHD)is a common adverse childhood experience,which brings the heavy physical and mental afflictions to children and adolescents.Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy(TF-CBT)is an evidence-based psychotherapy that helps children and adolescents who have experienced childhood trauma with traumatic memories.It aims to enhance the coping abilities of CHD children and adolescents,thereby improving the negative effects caused by trauma and effectively reducing psychological burden.TF-CBT can effectively improve post-traumatic stress disorder,emotional and behavioral problems,and family function in children and adolescents with CHD.It is recommended to conduct high-quality original research in the future,develop targeted TF-CBT intervention plans based on potential predictive factors,adopt a combination of online and offline methods,and construct TF-CBT interventions suitable for the Chinese CHD population to meet the mental health service needs of CHD children and adolescents.
2.A multicenter study of neonatal stroke in Shenzhen,China
Li-Xiu SHI ; Jin-Xing FENG ; Yan-Fang WEI ; Xin-Ru LU ; Yu-Xi ZHANG ; Lin-Ying YANG ; Sheng-Nan HE ; Pei-Juan CHEN ; Jing HAN ; Cheng CHEN ; Hui-Ying TU ; Zhang-Bin YU ; Jin-Jie HUANG ; Shu-Juan ZENG ; Wan-Ling CHEN ; Ying LIU ; Yan-Ping GUO ; Jiao-Yu MAO ; Xiao-Dong LI ; Qian-Shen ZHANG ; Zhi-Li XIE ; Mei-Ying HUANG ; Kun-Shan YAN ; Er-Ya YING ; Jun CHEN ; Yan-Rong WANG ; Ya-Ping LIU ; Bo SONG ; Hua-Yan LIU ; Xiao-Dong XIAO ; Hong TANG ; Yu-Na WANG ; Yin-Sha CAI ; Qi LONG ; Han-Qiang XU ; Hui-Zhan WANG ; Qian SUN ; Fang HAN ; Rui-Biao ZHANG ; Chuan-Zhong YANG ; Lei DOU ; Hui-Ju SHI ; Rui WANG ; Ping JIANG ; Shenzhen Neonatal Data Network
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics 2024;26(5):450-455
Objective To investigate the incidence rate,clinical characteristics,and prognosis of neonatal stroke in Shenzhen,China.Methods Led by Shenzhen Children's Hospital,the Shenzhen Neonatal Data Collaboration Network organized 21 institutions to collect 36 cases of neonatal stroke from January 2020 to December 2022.The incidence,clinical characteristics,treatment,and prognosis of neonatal stroke in Shenzhen were analyzed.Results The incidence rate of neonatal stroke in 21 hospitals from 2020 to 2022 was 1/15 137,1/6 060,and 1/7 704,respectively.Ischemic stroke accounted for 75%(27/36);boys accounted for 64%(23/36).Among the 36 neonates,31(86%)had disease onset within 3 days after birth,and 19(53%)had convulsion as the initial presentation.Cerebral MRI showed that 22 neonates(61%)had left cerebral infarction and 13(36%)had basal ganglia infarction.Magnetic resonance angiography was performed for 12 neonates,among whom 9(75%)had involvement of the middle cerebral artery.Electroencephalography was performed for 29 neonates,with sharp waves in 21 neonates(72%)and seizures in 10 neonates(34%).Symptomatic/supportive treatment varied across different hospitals.Neonatal Behavioral Neurological Assessment was performed for 12 neonates(33%,12/36),with a mean score of(32±4)points.The prognosis of 27 neonates was followed up to around 12 months of age,with 44%(12/27)of the neonates having a good prognosis.Conclusions Ischemic stroke is the main type of neonatal stroke,often with convulsions as the initial presentation,involvement of the middle cerebral artery,sharp waves on electroencephalography,and a relatively low neurodevelopment score.Symptomatic/supportive treatment is the main treatment method,and some neonates tend to have a poor prognosis.
3.Efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of capsid assembly modulator linvencorvir plus standard of care in chronic hepatitis B patients
Jinlin HOU ; Edward GANE ; Rozalina BALABANSKA ; Wenhong ZHANG ; Jiming ZHANG ; Tien Huey LIM ; Qing XIE ; Chau-Ting YEH ; Sheng-Shun YANG ; Xieer LIANG ; Piyawat KOMOLMIT ; Apinya LEERAPUN ; Zenghui XUE ; Ethan CHEN ; Yuchen ZHANG ; Qiaoqiao XIE ; Ting-Tsung CHANG ; Tsung-Hui HU ; Seng Gee LIM ; Wan-Long CHUANG ; Barbara LEGGETT ; Qingyan BO ; Xue ZHOU ; Miriam TRIYATNI ; Wen ZHANG ; Man-Fung YUEN
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology 2024;30(2):191-205
Background/Aims:
Four-week treatment of linvencorvir (RO7049389) was generally safe and well tolerated, and showed anti-viral activity in chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients. This study evaluated the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of 48-week treatment with linvencorvir plus standard of care (SoC) in CHB patients.
Methods:
This was a multicentre, non-randomized, non-controlled, open-label phase 2 study enrolling three cohorts: nucleos(t)ide analogue (NUC)-suppressed patients received linvencorvir plus NUC (Cohort A, n=32); treatment-naïve patients received linvencorvir plus NUC without (Cohort B, n=10) or with (Cohort C, n=30) pegylated interferon-α (Peg-IFN-α). Treatment duration was 48 weeks, followed by NUC alone for 24 weeks.
Results:
68 patients completed the study. No patient achieved functional cure (sustained HBsAg loss and unquantifiable HBV DNA). By Week 48, 89% of treatment-naïve patients (10/10 Cohort B; 24/28 Cohort C) reached unquantifiable HBV DNA. Unquantifiable HBV RNA was achieved in 92% of patients with quantifiable baseline HBV RNA (14/15 Cohort A, 8/8 Cohort B, 22/25 Cohort C) at Week 48 along with partially sustained HBV RNA responses in treatment-naïve patients during follow-up period. Pronounced reductions in HBeAg and HBcrAg were observed in treatment-naïve patients, while HBsAg decline was only observed in Cohort C. Most adverse events were grade 1–2, and no linvencorvir-related serious adverse events were reported.
Conclusions
48-week linvencorvir plus SoC was generally safe and well tolerated, and resulted in potent HBV DNA and RNA suppression. However, 48-week linvencorvir plus NUC with or without Peg-IFN did not result in the achievement of functional cure in any patient.
4.Artificial intelligence predicts direct-acting antivirals failure among hepatitis C virus patients: A nationwide hepatitis C virus registry program
Ming-Ying LU ; Chung-Feng HUANG ; Chao-Hung HUNG ; Chi‐Ming TAI ; Lein-Ray MO ; Hsing-Tao KUO ; Kuo-Chih TSENG ; Ching-Chu LO ; Ming-Jong BAIR ; Szu-Jen WANG ; Jee-Fu HUANG ; Ming-Lun YEH ; Chun-Ting CHEN ; Ming-Chang TSAI ; Chien-Wei HUANG ; Pei-Lun LEE ; Tzeng-Hue YANG ; Yi-Hsiang HUANG ; Lee-Won CHONG ; Chien-Lin CHEN ; Chi-Chieh YANG ; Sheng‐Shun YANG ; Pin-Nan CHENG ; Tsai-Yuan HSIEH ; Jui-Ting HU ; Wen-Chih WU ; Chien-Yu CHENG ; Guei-Ying CHEN ; Guo-Xiong ZHOU ; Wei-Lun TSAI ; Chien-Neng KAO ; Chih-Lang LIN ; Chia-Chi WANG ; Ta-Ya LIN ; Chih‐Lin LIN ; Wei-Wen SU ; Tzong-Hsi LEE ; Te-Sheng CHANG ; Chun-Jen LIU ; Chia-Yen DAI ; Jia-Horng KAO ; Han-Chieh LIN ; Wan-Long CHUANG ; Cheng-Yuan PENG ; Chun-Wei- TSAI ; Chi-Yi CHEN ; Ming-Lung YU ;
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology 2024;30(1):64-79
Background/Aims:
Despite the high efficacy of direct-acting antivirals (DAAs), approximately 1–3% of hepatitis C virus (HCV) patients fail to achieve a sustained virological response. We conducted a nationwide study to investigate risk factors associated with DAA treatment failure. Machine-learning algorithms have been applied to discriminate subjects who may fail to respond to DAA therapy.
Methods:
We analyzed the Taiwan HCV Registry Program database to explore predictors of DAA failure in HCV patients. Fifty-five host and virological features were assessed using multivariate logistic regression, decision tree, random forest, eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost), and artificial neural network. The primary outcome was undetectable HCV RNA at 12 weeks after the end of treatment.
Results:
The training (n=23,955) and validation (n=10,346) datasets had similar baseline demographics, with an overall DAA failure rate of 1.6% (n=538). Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that liver cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, poor DAA adherence, and higher hemoglobin A1c were significantly associated with virological failure. XGBoost outperformed the other algorithms and logistic regression models, with an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 1.000 in the training dataset and 0.803 in the validation dataset. The top five predictors of treatment failure were HCV RNA, body mass index, α-fetoprotein, platelets, and FIB-4 index. The accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of the XGBoost model (cutoff value=0.5) were 99.5%, 69.7%, 99.9%, 97.4%, and 99.5%, respectively, for the entire dataset.
Conclusions
Machine learning algorithms effectively provide risk stratification for DAA failure and additional information on the factors associated with DAA failure.
5.Metformin and statins reduce hepatocellular carcinoma risk in chronic hepatitis C patients with failed antiviral therapy
Pei-Chien TSAI ; Chung-Feng HUANG ; Ming-Lun YEH ; Meng-Hsuan HSIEH ; Hsing-Tao KUO ; Chao-Hung HUNG ; Kuo-Chih TSENG ; Hsueh-Chou LAI ; Cheng-Yuan PENG ; Jing-Houng WANG ; Jyh-Jou CHEN ; Pei-Lun LEE ; Rong-Nan CHIEN ; Chi-Chieh YANG ; Gin-Ho LO ; Jia-Horng KAO ; Chun-Jen LIU ; Chen-Hua LIU ; Sheng-Lei YAN ; Chun-Yen LIN ; Wei-Wen SU ; Cheng-Hsin CHU ; Chih-Jen CHEN ; Shui-Yi TUNG ; Chi‐Ming TAI ; Chih-Wen LIN ; Ching-Chu LO ; Pin-Nan CHENG ; Yen-Cheng CHIU ; Chia-Chi WANG ; Jin-Shiung CHENG ; Wei-Lun TSAI ; Han-Chieh LIN ; Yi-Hsiang HUANG ; Chi-Yi CHEN ; Jee-Fu HUANG ; Chia-Yen DAI ; Wan-Long CHUNG ; Ming-Jong BAIR ; Ming-Lung YU ;
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology 2024;30(3):468-486
Background/Aims:
Chronic hepatitis C (CHC) patients who failed antiviral therapy are at increased risk for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This study assessed the potential role of metformin and statins, medications for diabetes mellitus (DM) and hyperlipidemia (HLP), in reducing HCC risk among these patients.
Methods:
We included CHC patients from the T-COACH study who failed antiviral therapy. We tracked the onset of HCC 1.5 years post-therapy by linking to Taiwan’s cancer registry data from 2003 to 2019. We accounted for death and liver transplantation as competing risks and employed Gray’s cumulative incidence and Cox subdistribution hazards models to analyze HCC development.
Results:
Out of 2,779 patients, 480 (17.3%) developed HCC post-therapy. DM patients not using metformin had a 51% increased risk of HCC compared to non-DM patients, while HLP patients on statins had a 50% reduced risk compared to those without HLP. The 5-year HCC incidence was significantly higher for metformin non-users (16.5%) versus non-DM patients (11.3%; adjusted sub-distribution hazard ratio [aSHR]=1.51; P=0.007) and metformin users (3.1%; aSHR=1.59; P=0.022). Statin use in HLP patients correlated with a lower HCC risk (3.8%) compared to non-HLP patients (12.5%; aSHR=0.50; P<0.001). Notably, the increased HCC risk associated with non-use of metformin was primarily seen in non-cirrhotic patients, whereas statins decreased HCC risk in both cirrhotic and non-cirrhotic patients.
Conclusions
Metformin and statins may have a chemopreventive effect against HCC in CHC patients who failed antiviral therapy. These results support the need for personalized preventive strategies in managing HCC risk.
6.Active components and mechanism of Jinwugutong Capsules in treatment of osteoporosis: a study based on UPLC-Q-Exactive-MS/MS combined with network pharmacology.
Xiao-Shuang YANG ; Xin-Li SONG ; Xue-Li SONG ; Ying-Yong YANG ; Wen LIU ; Sheng-Lei YANG ; Jia-Nan SHI ; Li SHEN ; Kai-Long WAN ; Xing-de LIU
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2023;48(12):3360-3372
UPLC-Q-Exactive-MS/MS and network pharmacology were employed to preliminarily study the active components and mechanism of Jinwugutong Capsules in the treatment of osteoporosis. Firstly, UPLC-Q-Exactive-MS/MS was employed to characterize the chemical components of Jinwugutong Capsules, and network pharmacology was employed to establish the "drug-component-target-pathway-disease" network. The key targets and main active components were thus obtained. Secondly, AutoDock was used for the molecular docking between the main active components and key targets. Finally, the animal model of osteoporosis was established, and the effect of Jinwugutong Capsules on the expression of key targets including RAC-alpha serine/threonine-protein kinase(AKT1), albumin(ALB), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-α) was determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA). A total of 59 chemical components were identified from Jinwugutong Capsules, among which coryfolin, 8-prenylnaringenin, demethoxycurcumin, isobavachin, and genistein may be the main active components of Jinwugutong Capsules in treating osteoporosis. The topological analysis of the protein-protein interaction(PPI) network revealed 10 core targets such as AKT1, ALB, catenin beta 1(CTNNB1), TNF, and epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR). The Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG) enrichment showed that Jinwugutong Capsules mainly exerted the therapeutic effect by regulating the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase(PI3K)/protein kinase B(AKT) signaling pathway, neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction, mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK) signaling pathway, Rap1 signaling pathway and so on. Molecular docking showed that the main active components of Jinwugutong Capsules well bound to the key targets. ELISA results showed that Jinwugutong Capsules down-regulated the protein levels of AKT1 and TNF-α and up-regulated the protein level of ALB, which preliminarily verified the reliability of network pharmacology. This study indicates that Jinwugutong Capsules may play a role in the treatment of osteoporosis through multiple components, targets, and pathways, which can provide reference for the further research.
Animals
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Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/genetics*
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Network Pharmacology
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Capsules
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Molecular Docking Simulation
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Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases
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Reproducibility of Results
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Tandem Mass Spectrometry
7.The Value of MSCT Based Radiomics in Differential Diagnosis of Borrmann Ⅳ Gastric Cancer and Primary Gastric Lymphoma
Qin-xian CHEN ; Yu LIU ; Lie-bin HUANG ; Bao FENG ; Hui-min XUE ; Chang-lin LI ; Yong QUAN ; Wan-sheng LONG
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2022;43(5):852-860
ObjectiveTo explore the predictive value of CT based radiomics model in differentiating Borrmann type Ⅳ gastric cancer (GC) from primary gastric lymphoma (PGL). MethodsA total of 186 cases (Borrmann type Ⅳ GC: 132; PGL: 86) pathologically diagnosed by surgical resection and/or endoscopic biopsy were enrolled from June 2008 to April 2018 retrospectively. Radiomics features were extracted from CT arterial phase and venous phase images by computed algorithm, and selected by least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (Lasso) logistic regression, and then the CT-based radiomics models were established. CT subjective signs were reviewed to build CT subjective signs model, while CT subjective signs and radiomics signature were assembled to build combined model. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to evaluate the performance of CT subjective sign model, radiomics model and the combined model. ResultsTwo signs(the bright line sign of serosa and the irregular nodular protrusion on the serosa side)were selected into the CT subjective sign model. Among the radiomics features, 9 venous phase features, 8 arterial phase features and 14 arteriovenous combination features related to tumor classification were selected, and the corresponding radiomics models were constructed respectively. When the cut-off value of CT subjective sign model was 0.188, the area under curve (AUC) was 0.846, the sensitivity was 61.9%, the specificity was 81.7%, and the accuracy was 76.5%. The cut-off values of arterial phase, venous phase and arteriovenous phase radiomics model were -0.315, -0.669 and -0.858, respectively, and the AUCs were 0.864, 0.955 and 0.890, the sensitivity were 71.4%, 95.2% and 81.0%, the specificity were 85.0%, 88.3% and 80.0%, the accuracy were 81.5%, 90.1% and 80.3%, respectively. The cut-off values of arterial phase, venous phase and arteriovenous phase in the combined model were 0.257, 0.556 and 0.497, respectively, and the AUCs were 0.883, 0.956 and 0.918, the sensitivity was 71.4%, 90.5% and 71.4%, the specificity was 85.0%, 93.3% and 90.0% and the accuracy were 81.5%, 92.6% and 85.2%, respectively. The diagnostic performance of the models from high to low were the combined model, radiomics model and CT subjective finding model ( P< 0.001), and CT venous phase images were more effective in the differential diagnosis of the two tumors. ConclusionsThe radiomics model based on the arterial and venous phases CT images could differentiate Borrmann type Ⅳ gastric carcinoma from primary gastric lymphoma effectively.
8.The Value of Blooming Sign on MRI in Distinguishing Malignancy from Benign Small Breast Masses and Its Radiologic-pathologic Correlation Analysis
Chan LAI ; Zhuang-sheng LIU ; Ru-qiong LI ; Ke-ming LIANG ; Wan-sheng LONG ; Hai-cheng LI ; Zhong-xin NIE
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2022;43(2):321-330
ObjectiveTo determine the value of MRI blooming sign in differentiating benign and malignant small breast masses and investigate its radiologic-pathologic correlation. MethodsThis retrospective study included 554 small breast masses (291 malignant and 263 benign) which were ≤ 2 cm and validated by pathology analysis between June 2016 and September 2020. All 554 patients underwent breast MRI. The clinical characteristics and MR features were analyzed. Univariate and multivariate regression analysis were performed to identify the independent risk factors of breast cancer. Two diagnostic models were constructed based on independent risk factors (model 1 included blooming sign and model 2 didn’t). ROC curve was used to evaluate the diagnostic performances of the two models. The histological changes of peritumoral tissues in all small masses were analyzed. ResultsThe blooming sign was positive in 199 cases (68.4%) of the malignant masses and 25 cases (9.5%) of the benign ones (P<0.05). Univariate and multivariate regression analysis showed that age, lesion diameter, margin, ADC value, time signal intensity curve type and blooming sign were independent risk factors for breast cancer. Odds ratio were 1.065, 4.515, 2.811, 0.013, 3.487 and 13.894, respectively. Their corresponding 95%CI were (1.034, 1.097), (2.368, 8.608), (1.954, 4.045), (0.004, 0.049), (2.087, 5.826) and (7.026, 27.477), respectively. The diagnostic performance of model 1 (blooming sign included) was better than that of model 2 (blooming sign not included; AUC: 0.938 vs 0.897, P < 0.05). Histopathological analysis showed that the blooming sign was related to peritumoral lymphocyte infiltration and vascular proliferation. ConclusionsMRI blooming sign is helpful for distinguishing breast cancer from benign masses. The correlated histopathological basis may be peritumoral lymphocyte infiltration and neovascularization.
9.Overexpression of Protein Phosphatase 2 Regulatory Subunit B"Alpha Promotes Glycolysis by Regulating Hexokinase 1 in Hepatocellular Carcinoma.
Ning JIAO ; Wan Sheng JI ; Biao ZHANG ; Yu Kui SHANG ; Yu Chen ZHANG ; Wei Qun YU ; Hai Long JIN ; Chao LI ; Cheng Ying ZHANG ; Cheng YAN ; Wen YUE ; Qing ZHANG
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences 2022;35(7):622-632
Objective:
To investigate the regulatory relationship of Protein Phosphatase 2 Regulatory Subunit B"Alpha ( PPP2R3A) and hexokinase 1 ( HK1) in glycolysis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Methods:
In HepG2 and Huh7 cells, PPP2R3A expression was silenced by small interfering RNA (siRNA) and overexpression by plasmid transfection. The PPP2R3A-related genes were searched by RNA sequencing. Glycolysis levels were measured by glucose uptake and lactate production. QRT-PCR, ELISA, western blot and immunofluorescence assay were performed to detect the changes of PPP2R3A and HK1. Cell proliferation, migration and invasion assay were used to study the roles of HK1 regulation by PPP2R3A.
Results:
RNA sequencing data revealed that PPP2R3A siRNA significantly downregulated the expression of HK1. PPP2R3A gene overexpression promotes, while gene silencing suppresses, the level of HK1 and glycolysis in HCC cells. In HCC tissue samples, PPP2R3A and HK1 were colocalized in the cytoplasm, and their expression showed a positive correlation. HK1 inhibition abrogated the promotion of glycolysis, proliferation, migration and invasion by PPP2R3A overexpression in liver cancer cells.
Conclusion
Our findings showed the correlation of PPP2R3A and HK1 in the glycolysis of HCC, which reveals a new mechanism for the oncogenic roles of PPP2R3A in cancer.
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/pathology*
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Cell Line, Tumor
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Cell Proliferation
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Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
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Glycolysis
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Hexokinase/metabolism*
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Humans
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Liver Neoplasms/pathology*
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Protein Phosphatase 2/metabolism*
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RNA, Small Interfering/metabolism*
10.Mori Folium Improves Glucose and Lipid Metabolism Disorders in Rats with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Regulating PI3K/Akt/PPARα/CPT-1 Pathway
Hong-yu DAI ; Jing-kang WANG ; Chen WANG ; Lu SHI ; Yu-hui DUAN ; Yong-cheng AN ; Ying-lan LYU ; Hui-min LI ; Long CHENG ; Chang-hao HE ; Hui-lin ZHANG ; Yan HUANG ; Wan-xin FU ; Zhen-qing LIU ; Bao-sheng ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(7):105-112
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect and mechanism of Mori Folium extract on the glucose and lipid metabolism disorders in the liver of rats with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) through the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B/peroxisome proliferation-activated receptor α/carnitine palmitoyl transferase-1 (PI3K/Akt/PPARα/CPT-1) signaling pathway. MethodThe T2DM model was induced by the high-fat diet combined with the intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ). The model rats were randomly divided into a model group, a metformin (0.2 g·kg-1) group, and a Mori Folium water extract (4.0 g·kg-1) group according to blood glucose and body weight. In the 8-week administration, fasting blood glucose was measured at the same time every week. The histomorphological and fat changes in the rat liver were observed by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining and oil red O staining. The levels of total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in the serum were measured by biochemical methods. Western blot (WB) was used to quantitatively detect the protein expression of p-PI3K,PI3K,p-Akt,Akt,PPARα,and CPT-1 in the rat liver. ResultAfter 8-week administration, the blood glucose of rats was higher in the model group than that in the control group (P<0.01), and lower in the Mori Folium water extract group than that in the model group (P<0.01). The results of HE staining showed that the liver tissue structure of the control group was complete, and the hepatocytes were arranged radially around the central vein, while the hepatocyte injury in the model group was obvious. Compared with the model group, the Mori Folium water extract group showed improved vacuolar degeneration and no lesions such as small bile duct hyperplasia. Oil red O staining showed that there was no obvious steatosis and necrosis in the hepatocytes of rats in the control group, and no lipid droplets in the hepatocytes were observed, while the model group showed increased lipid droplets. Mori Folium significantly reduced the lipid droplets in the liver. Biochemical analysis showed that the levels of TC, TG, LDL-C, AST, and ALT in the model group were significantly higher than those in control group (P<0.01). The levels of TC, TG, LDL-C, AST, and ALT in the Mori Folium water extract group were significantly lower than those in the model group (P<0.05,P<0.01). WB showed that the protein expression of p-PI3K/PI3K, p-Akt/Akt, PPARα, and CPT-1 in the model group were lower than those in the control group (P<0.01). Mori Folium water extract could increase the protein expression of p-PI3K/PI3K, p-Akt/Akt, PPARα, and CPT-1 (P<0.05 or P<0.01). ConclusionThe hypoglycemic mechanism of Mori Folium water extract may be related to the regulation of the PI3K/Akt/PPARα/CPT-1 signaling pathway.

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