1.Targeting B7-H3 inhibited growth,migration,and angiogenesis of human umbilical vein endothelial cells
Yu LIU ; Nan-Nan WANG ; Ke NIU ; Hui-Juan LING ; Ya-Yu ZHU ; Wei HU ; Li-Wen CHEN
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2024;40(7):1311-1316
Aim To explore the effect of targeted inhi-bition of co-signaling molecule B7-H3 on the growth,migration,and angiogenesis ability of human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVECs).Methods Small interference RNA was used to knock down HUVECs B7-H3 molecules.CCK-8 test was used to detect cell proliferation at 24 h,48 h and 72 h.Transwell test was then used to detect 24 h cell migration,and three-dimensional cell culture was used to observe cell angio-genesis.Results Compared with the negative control group(siRNA-Control),siRNA-720,siRNA-1707 and siRNA-1690 had different inhibitory effects on the expression of B7-H3.B7-H3 inhibition of siRNA-1690 was significantly higher than that of siRNA-720 and siRNA-1707,and siRNA-1690 sequence was chosen for follow-up experiment.The results of CCK-8 cell vi-ability assay showed that the proliferation ability of HU-VECs decreased by 24%,22%(P>0.05,compared with 24 h)and 15%(P<0.05,compared with 48 h)respectively at 24 h,48 h and 72 h after B7-H3 knockout.The migration ability of B7-H3 for 24 h was significantly lower than that of siRNA-Control group(P<0.01).The results of three-dimensional cell cul-ture showed that the angiogenic ability of HUVECs de-creased significantly after si-B7-H3 knockdown of B7-H3 gene(P<0.01).Conclusion Targeting B7-H3 inhibits the growth,migration,and angiogenesis of hu-man umbilical vein endothelial cells.
2.Risk factors of postoperative surgical site infection in colon cancer based on a single center database.
Yu Chen GUO ; Rui SUN ; Bin WU ; Guo Le LIN ; Hui Zhong QIU ; Ke Xuan LI ; Wen Yun HOU ; Xi Yu SUN ; Bei Zhan NIU ; Jiao Lin ZHOU ; Jun Yang LU ; Lin CONG ; Lai XU ; Yi XIAO
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2022;25(3):242-249
Objective: To explore the incidence and risk factors of postoperative surgical site infection (SSI) after colon cancer surgery. Methods: A retrospective case-control study was performed. Patients diagnosed with colon cancer who underwent radical surgery between January 2016 and May 2021 were included, and demographic characteristics, comorbidities, laboratory tests, surgical data and postoperative complications were extracted from the specialized prospective database at Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital. Case exclusion criteria: (1) simultaneously multiple primary colon cancer; (2) segmental resection, subtotal colectomy, or total colectomy; (3) patients undergoing colostomy/ileostomy during the operation or in the state of colostomy/ileostomy before the operation; (4) patients receiving natural orifice specimen extraction surgery or transvaginal colon surgery; (5) patients with the history of colectomy; (6) emergency operation due to intestinal obstruction, perforation and acute bleeding; (7) intestinal diversion operation; (8) benign lesions confirmed by postoperative pathology; (9) patients not following the colorectal clinical pathway of our department for intestinal preparation and antibiotic application. Univariate analysis and multivariate analysis were used to determine the risk factors of SSI after colon cancer surgery. Results: A total of 1291 patients were enrolled in the study. 94.3% (1217/1291) of cases received laparoscopic surgery. The incidence of overall SSI was 5.3% (69/1291). According to tumor location, the incidence of SSI in the right colon, transverse colon, left colon and sigmoid colon was 8.6% (40/465), 5.2% (11/213), 7.1% (7/98) and 2.1% (11/515) respectively. According to resection range, the incidence of SSI after right hemicolectomy, transverse colectomy, left hemicolectomy and sigmoid colectomy was 8.2% (48/588), 4.5% (2/44), 4.8% (8 /167) and 2.2% (11/492) respectively. Univariate analysis showed that preoperative BUN≥7.14 mmol/L, tumor site, resection range, intestinal anastomotic approach, postoperative diarrhea, anastomotic leakage, postoperative pneumonia, and anastomotic technique were related to SSI (all P<0.05). Multivariate analysis revealed that anastomotic leakage (OR=22.074, 95%CI: 6.172-78.953, P<0.001), pneumonia (OR=4.100, 95%CI: 1.546-10.869, P=0.005), intracorporeal anastomosis (OR=5.288, 95%CI: 2.919-9.577,P<0.001) were independent risk factors of SSI. Subgroup analysis showed that in right hemicolectomy, the incidence of SSI in intracorporeal anastomosis was 19.8% (32/162), which was significantly higher than that in extracorporeal anastomosis (3.8%, 16/426, χ(2)=40.064, P<0.001). In transverse colectomy [5.0% (2/40) vs. 0, χ(2)=0.210, P=1.000], left hemicolectomy [5.4% (8/148) vs. 0, χ(2)=1.079, P=0.599] and sigmoid colectomy [2.1% (10/482) vs. 10.0% (1/10), χ(2)=2.815, P=0.204], no significant differences of SSI incidence were found between intracorporeal anastomosis and extracorporeal anastomosis (all P>0.05). Conclusions: The incidence of SSI increases with the resection range from sigmoid colectomy to right hemicolectomy. Intracorporeal anastomosis and postoperative anastomotic leakage are independent risk factors of SSI. Attentions should be paid to the possibility of postoperative pneumonia and actively effective treatment measures should be carried out.
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Risk Factors
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3.Correlation Between Functional Components in Codonopsis pilosula Roots and Soil Factors
Tian-zeng NIU ; Yu-long WANG ; Qin-wen HOU ; Shu-xian XIAO ; Hong-mei LUO ; A-ke LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(11):164-172
ObjectiveTo explore the correlation between the content of 4 functional components in Codonopsis pilosula roots from different areas and soil factors, and thereby to lay a theoretical basis for soil ecological regulation and improvement of quality of C. pilosula roots. MethodThe content of lobetyolin, atractylenolide Ⅲ, alcohol extract, and polysaccharides, as well as soil fertility and 16 soil factors in 24 batches of samples from different producing areas were determined. Principal component analysis (PCA) and Pearson's correlation analysis were used to explore the key soil factors leading to the variation of chemical component content in C. pilosula roots. ResultThe content of lobetyolin and atractylenolide Ⅲ in samples from Longxi was the highest, and the content of polysaccharides peaked in samples from Huguan. The content of lobetyolin was in positive correlation with soil total nitrogen, total phosphorus, total potassium, alkali-hydrolyzable nitrogen, and available potassium (P<0.01), as well as soil organic matter, pH, available manganese, and available zinc (P<0.05). There was a positive correlation between pH and atractylenolide Ⅲ content (P<0.05). Soil total potassium was in positive correlation with alcohol extract and polysaccharide content (P<0.01). Soil available zinc was positively correlated with alcohol extract and the polysaccharide content (P<0.05). Sample sites with higher PCA scores were Pingshun, Huguan, and Longxi, which were significantly positively correlated with the content of polysaccharides in C. pilosula roots in different habitats. ConclusionThe content of functional components in C. pilosula roots can be improved by raising soil organic matter content and applying specific fertilizers.
4. Epithelial Cell Adhesion Molecules (EpCAMs) Promote Drug Resistance in Breast Cancer Cells by Enhancing Tight Junctions
Ya-Nan NIU ; Yu GAO ; Yi-Fan HE ; Ke-Min LI ; Xuan-Ping ZHANG ; Rui-Zan SHI ; Rui-Han LI ; Wen-Long ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2022;38(6):809-815
Breast cancer is a malignant tumor with high mortality, and multidrug resistance (MDR) mediated by ABCG2 (ATP-Binding cassette G2) is an important cause of chemotherapy failure. It is an urgent problem to explore the mechanism of ABCG2-mediated drug resistance and its key molecules. Epithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM) is involved in multiple tumor drug resistance and is closely related to breast cancer MDR. However, its role in ABCG2-mediated breast cancer drug resistance has not been clarified. The purpose of this study was to explore the regulation of EpCAM on ABCG2-mediated MDR in breast cancer cells and its mechanism. CCK8 cytotoxicity assays confirmed that the drug resistance of MCF-7/MX cell line to mitoxantrone (MX) was significantly increased compared with MCF-7 drug-sensitive strain of human breast cancer. Western blotting results showed that ABCG2 was highly expressed and EpCAM was up-regulated in MCF-7/MX cells compared with MCF-7. SiRNA knockdown of EpCAM in MCF-7/MX cells down-regulated ABCG2 expression and restored sensitivity to MX. Cell morphology was observed under an inverted microscope, and it was found that knocking down EpCAM reduced cell-cell connections between MCF-7/MX cells. The co-localization of EpCAM and claudin 1 in MCF-7/MX cells was observed by immunofluorescence. Furthermore, Western blotting results showed that EpCAM knockdown reduced claudin 1 expression in MCF-7/MX cells. In conclusion, EpCAM may promote ABCG2-mediated mMDR in breast cancers by enhancing intercellular tight junctions through interaction with claudin 1.
5.Chemical Constituents and Pharmacological Effects of Paeoniae Radix Rubra: A Review
Ling-fang WU ; Zi-mo WANG ; Ke-qian HE ; Wen-yuan LI ; Fan JIA ; Wan-yu WEN ; Xin-guo WANG ; Li-ying NIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2021;27(18):198-206
Paeoniae Radix Rubra is a traditional Chinese medicine commonly used in clinical practice, it is mostly wild and widely distributed in different areas of China. In addition, the plant of Paeoniae Radix Rubra also has ornamental value. Modern phytochemical researches showed that the chemical constituents of Paeoniae Radix Rubra were complex. Up to now, more than 300 chemical constituents have been found, mainly including monoterpene glycosides, triterpenoids, flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids, saccharides, steroids, volatile oils and so on. Among them, the content of monoterpene glycosides was the highest, and the types of volatile oil were the most. Paeoniae Radix Rubra has a wide range of pharmacological effects, exerting different curative effects in multiple systems such as blood, cardiovascular, nervous and digestive system. It can protect myocardial cells and nerve cells, stabilize microcirculation, anti-endotoxin, anti-atherosclerosis, reduce pulmonary hypertension, anti-depression, protect liver, anti-gastric ulcer, anti-tumor, slow down aging, treat Parkinson's syndrome and diabetes and its complications, anti-radiation, anti-inflammatory, anti-virus and so on. Through reviewing the literature on chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of Paeoniae Radix Rubra, it was found that total glycosides and monomers such as paeoniflorin, albiflorin, benzoylpaeoniflorin and gallic acid may be the main active components of Paeoniae Radix Rubra. At present, the research on Paeoniae Radix Rubra mainly focused on monoterpene glycosides, while the research on flavonoids and volatile oil in Paeoniae Radix Rubra
6. Characterization analysis and overexpressed vector construction of the circular RNA hsa_circ_0082626 derived from the antiviral gene ZC 3HAV 1
Jin-hui PAN ; Wen-xia YAO ; Hai LIN ; Qiu-ling NIU ; Yuan-wei LUO ; Min LIANG ; Xin-ke ZHOU
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2019;32(5):495-500
Objective Circular RNA is a research hotspot of non-coding RNAs. The purpose of this study was to investigate the basic characteristics and expression effect of the overexpression vectors of circular RNA hsa_circ_0082626 transcribed from antiviral gene
7.Association of and Polymorphisms with Risk of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
Ke XUE ; Wen-Quan NIU ; Yong CUI
Chinese Medical Journal 2018;131(23):2844-2851
Background:
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease under genetic control. Growing evidences support the genetic predisposition of HLA-DRB1 gene polymorphisms to SLE, yet the results are not often reproducible. The purpose of this study was to assess the association of two polymorphisms of HLA-DRB1 gene (HLA-DR3 and HLA-DR15) with the risk of SLE via a comprehensive meta-analysis.
Methods:
This study complied with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement. Case-control studies on HLA-DRB1 and SLE were searched from PubMed, Elsevier Science, Springer Link, Medline, and Cochrane Library database as of June 2018. Analysis was based on the random-effects model using STATA software version 14.0.
Results:
A total of 23 studies were retained for analysis, including 5261 cases and 9838 controls. Overall analysis revealed that HLA-DR3 and HLA-DR15 polymorphisms were associated with the significant risk of SLE (odds ratio [OR]: 1.60, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.316-1.934, P = 0.129 and OR: 1.68, 95% CI: 1.334-2.112, P = 0.001, respectively). Subgroup analyses demonstrated that for both HLA-DR3 and HLA-DR15 polymorphisms, ethnicity was a possible source of heterogeneity. Specifically, HLA-DR3 polymorphism was not associated with SLE in White populations (OR: 1.60, 95% CI: 1.320-1.960, P = 0.522) and HLA-DR15 polymorphism in East Asian populations (OR: 1.65, 95% CI: 1.248-2.173, P = 0.001). In addition, source of control was another possible source for both HLA-DR3 and HLA-DR15 polymorphisms, with observable significance for HLA-DR3 in only population-based studies (OR: 1.65, 95% CI: 1.370-1.990, P = 0.244) and for HLA-DR15 in both population-based and hospital-based studies (OR: 1.38, 95% CI: 1.078-1.760, P = 0.123 and OR: 2.08, 95% CI: 1.738-2.490, P = 0.881, respectively).
Conclusions
HLA-DRB1 gene may be a SLE-susceptibility gene, and it shows evident ethnic heterogeneity. Further prospective validations across multiple ethnical groups are warranted.
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Gene Frequency
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genetics
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Genetic Predisposition to Disease
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genetics
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HLA-DR Serological Subtypes
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HLA-DR3 Antigen
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8.Efficacy and safety of Lianhua Qingwen capsule for influenza: a systematic review.
Qian-Qian NIU ; Yu CHEN ; Ye LIU ; Si-Zhu MAO ; Hui WANG ; Wen-Ke ZHENG ; Jun-Hua ZHANG
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2017;42(8):1474-1481
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Lianhua Qingwen capsule for influenza. All reports of the randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on Lianhua Qingwen capsule treating influenza were retrieved from database of CNKI, WANFANG DATA, VIP, PubMed, the Cochrane Library by February 2017. The studies were screened according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the data were extracted by 2 authors, the quality of the included RCTs was assessed, and meta-analysis was performed using Revman5.3 software. A total of 1 525 patients and 10 studies were included. The results of meta analysis showed that compared with oseltamivir, Lianhua Qingwen capsule was more effective in alleviating flu symptoms, including the time of headaches disappeared [SMD=-0.25,95% CI(-0.48, -0.01)], the time of sore throat disappeared [SMD=-0.53,95% CI(-0.72, -0.34)], the time of cough disappeared [SMD=-0.39,95%CI(-0.57, -0.21)], whole body aches disappeared [ SMD=-0.49, 95% CI (-0.78, -0.21)], the time of weak disappeared [SMD=-0.56,95%CI (-0.82, -0.29)], and the time of abatement of fever [SMD=-3.47,95%CI(-6.27, -0.67)]. Also, there were some statistical significant differences between the two groups except nasal congestion and the time of virus turning negative. Compared with Ribavirin, Lianhua Qingwen capsule was more effective in terms of the rate of temperature effect, [RR=1.53, 95% CI (1.24, 1.90)], the difference between the two groups was statistically significant. Compared with Ankahuangmin capsules, significant differences were found in terms of the he rate temperature effect [RR=1.37, 95%CI (1.19,1.57)]. Current evidence shows that Lianhua Qingwen capsule is more effective and safer than Oseltamivir, Ribavirin and Ankahuangmin capsules. Due to the low quality of the clinical research, the accuracy of this conclusion needs to be conducted to verify.
9.Risk Factors for Mesh Exposure after Transvaginal Mesh Surgery.
Ke NIU ; Yong-Xian LU ; Wen-Jie SHEN ; Ying-Hui ZHANG ; Wen-Ying WANG
Chinese Medical Journal 2016;129(15):1795-1799
BACKGROUNDMesh exposure after surgery continues to be a clinical challenge for urogynecological surgeons. The purpose of this study was to explore the risk factors for polypropylene (PP) mesh exposure after transvaginal mesh (TVM) surgery.
METHODSThis study included 195 patients with advanced pelvic organ prolapse (POP), who underwent TVM from January 2004 to December 2012 at the First Affiliated Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hospital. Clinical data were evaluated including patient's demography, TVM type, concomitant procedures, operation time, blood loss, postoperative morbidity, and mesh exposure. Mesh exposure was identified through postoperative vaginal examination. Statistical analysis was performed to identify risk factors for mesh exposure.
RESULTSTwo-hundred and nine transvaginal PP meshes were placed, including 194 in the anterior wall and 15 in the posterior wall. Concomitant tension-free vaginal tape was performed in 61 cases. The mean follow-up time was 35.1 ± 23.6 months. PP mesh exposure was identified in 32 cases (16.4%), with 31 in the anterior wall and 1 in the posterior wall. Significant difference was found in operating time and concomitant procedures between exposed and nonexposed groups (F = 7.443, P = 0.007; F = 4.307, P = 0.039, respectively). Binary logistic regression revealed that the number of concomitant procedures and operation time were risk factors for mesh exposure (P = 0.001, P = 0.043).
CONCLUSIONConcomitant procedures and increased operating time increase the risk for postoperative mesh exposure in patients undergoing TVM surgery for POP.
Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Female ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Operative Time ; Pelvic Organ Prolapse ; surgery ; Polypropylenes ; therapeutic use ; Postoperative Period ; Retrospective Studies ; Risk Factors ; Surgical Mesh ; adverse effects ; Vagina ; surgery
10.Bibliometric analysis of the long-term low-dose off -label use of erythromycin
Hui NIU ; He-Kun MEI ; Xue-Dong HU ; Bei-Bei LIANG ; Ming-Jing TANG ; Ke WEN ; Yan BAI ; Jin WANG ; Yong ZHANG
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2015;(3):223-226
Objective To analyze the correlation analysis as on long-term low -dose off -label use of erythromycin with bibliometric approach, and to provide reference for study on off -label use of eryth-romycin.Methods Literatures were searched in PubMed, EmBase, Science Citation Index and CNKI data-bases from beginning to October 2014.EndNote was used to sort these articles and the bibliometric analy-sis was carried out in respect of published years, document type and research hotspot etc.Results The final document included a total of 694, including 451 foreign languages, Chinese 243.Among 694 papers, there were 545 pieces of original articles;the most frequently cited paper was cited for 275 times.First foreign language study on the long-term low-dose erythromycin treatment was published in 1974.Chinese from 1990 published his first articles.The research contents include clinical manifestations, present status of treatment,therapeutic effect and adverse drug reaction of long -term low -dose erythromycin application.Conclusion The current study found that long-term low-dose eryth-romycin on chronic inflammatory lung disease effectively, and erythromy-cin stomach action by promoting the use of pediatric clinical study is currently hot.

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