1.Structure-activity Omics on Anti-inflammatory and Analgesic Effect of Aurantii Fructus in Qizhi Weitong Granules
Sicong LIU ; Xinpeng QIN ; Bing QI ; Xi LUO ; Tianjiao LI ; Yongrui BAO ; Shuai WANG ; Ling HAN ; Xiansheng MENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(15):154-161
ObjectiveTo explain the pharmacodynamic substances of Aurantii Fructus flavonoids that exert anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects using a structure-activity omics approach. MethodOn the basis of the previous in vitro pharmacological screening conducted by the research team, an in vivo pharmacological study of Aurantii Fructus flavonoids was carried out. Core targets of the anti-inflammatory and analgesic active components of flavonoids of Aurantii Fructus were identified using various network databases, including the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform (TCMSP), the Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM), and the Search Tool for the Retrieval of Interacting Genes/Proteins (STRING). Computer-aided virtual screening technology was used to dock different types of Aurantii Fructus flavonoids with core targets. The key core targets with high binding activity were selected based on the comprehensive scores of each target and the active structures. Using these targets as bridges, the structures of one or more types of chemical components in Aurantii Fructus were closely linked to pharmacological effects. The structure-activity relationship between the clear pharmacodynamic compounds and their effects was explored through the binding patterns of various structures with pharmacodynamic targets. ResultAurantii Fructus flavonoids demonstrated significant anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects on dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis in mice, which could improve symptoms and significantly reduce the levels of inflammatory factors interleukin-6 (IL-6) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β)(P<0.05). Twelve active components of Aurantii Fructus flavonoids were identified and categorized into nine dihydroflavonoids and three flavonoids based on their structures of the parent nuclei. Through Venn analysis, 167 anti-inflammatory and analgesic targets for Aurantii Fructus were identified. Based on degree value and molecular docking comprehensive scores, prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2(PTGS2) and mitogen-activated protein kinase 3(MAPK3) were selected for further structural analysis. Structural analysis revealed that components containing glycoside structures exhibited higher binding activity with anti-inflammatory and analgesic targets. ConclusionThis study utilized a structure-activity omics approach based on in vivo pharmacodynamic experiments to analyze the material basis of the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of Aurantii Fructus flavonoids. The structure-activity omics approach provides new ideas and methods for elucidating the pharmacodynamic substances of Chinese medicine.
2.Hepatitis C virus infection:surveillance report from China Healthcare-as-sociated Infection Surveillance System in 2020
Xi-Mao WEN ; Nan REN ; Fu-Qin LI ; Rong ZHAN ; Xu FANG ; Qing-Lan MENG ; Huai YANG ; Wei-Guang LI ; Ding LIU ; Feng-Ling GUO ; Shu-Ming XIANYU ; Xiao-Quan LAI ; Chong-Jie PANG ; Xun HUANG ; An-Hua WU
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2024;23(1):1-8
Objective To investigate the infection status and changing trend of hepatitis C virus(HCV)infection in hospitalized patients in medical institutions,and provide reference for formulating HCV infection prevention and control strategies.Methods HCV infection surveillance results from cross-sectional survey data reported to China Healthcare-associated Infection(HAI)Surveillance System in 2020 were summarized and analyzed,HCV positive was serum anti-HCV positive or HCV RNA positive,survey result was compared with the survey results from 2003.Results In 2020,1 071 368 inpatients in 1 573 hospitals were surveyed,738 535 of whom underwent HCV test,4 014 patients were infected with HCV,with a detection rate of 68.93%and a HCV positive rate of 0.54%.The positive rate of HCV in male and female patients were 0.60%and 0.48%,respectively,with a statistically sig-nificant difference(x2=47.18,P<0.001).The HCV positive rate in the 50-<60 age group was the highest(0.76%),followed by the 40-<50 age group(0.71%).Difference among all age groups was statistically signifi-cant(x2=696.74,P<0.001).In 2003,91 113 inpatients were surveyed.35 145 of whom underwent HCV test,resulting in a detection rate of 38.57%;775 patients were infected with HCV,with a positive rate of 2.21%.In 2020,HCV positive rates in hospitals of different scales were 0.46%-0.63%,with the highest in hospital with bed numbers ranging 600-899.Patients'HCV positive rates in hospitals of different scales was statistically signifi-cant(X2=35.34,P<0.001).In 2020,12 provinces/municipalities had over 10 000 patients underwent HCV-rela-ted test,and HCV positive rates ranged 0.19%-0.81%,with the highest rate from Hainan Province.HCV posi-tive rates in different departments were 0.06%-0.82%,with the lowest positive rate in the department of pedia-trics and the highest in the department of internal medicine.In 2003 and 2020,HCV positive rates in the depart-ment of infectious diseases were the highest,being 7.95%and 3.48%,respectively.Followed by departments of orthopedics(7.72%),gastroenterology(3.77%),nephrology(3.57%)and general intensive care unit(ICU,3.10%)in 2003,as well as departments of gastroenterology(1.35%),nephrology(1.18%),endocrinology(0.91%),and general intensive care unit(ICU,0.79%)in 2020.Conclusion Compared with 2003,HCV positive rate decreased significantly in 2020.HCV infected patients were mainly from the department of infectious diseases,followed by departments of gastroenterology,nephrology and general ICU.HCV infection positive rate varies with gender,age,and region.
3.Resveratrol alleviates the immune response and proliferation of macrophages induced by homocysteine
Xue-Sen ZHANG ; Kai-Yue QIN ; Xiao-Han LI ; Yan-Jia WANG ; Xi XU ; Xiao-Ling YANG
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(14):2038-2042
Objective To explore the role of resveratrol in the immune response and proliferation of macrophages induced by homocysteine(Hcy).Methods ANA-1 cells were divided into control group(conventional culture),model group(100 μmol·L-1 Hcy),experimental-L,-M,-H groups(adding 25,50 and 100 μmol·L-1 resveratrol to model group,respectively),Hcy+Ad-SIRT1 group(100 μmol·L-1 Hcy+Ad-SIRT1),Hcy+si-FOXO1 group(100 μmol·L-1 Hcy+si-FOXO1),Hcy+Res-L+Ad-SIRT1+si-FOXO1 group(100 μmol·L-1 Hcy+25 μmol·L-1 Resveratrol transfected with Ad-SIRT1+si-FOXO1).The cell proliferation was detected by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium(MTT),and the concentration of interleukin-6(IL-6)and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)in the supernatant of cell culture medium was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.The gene and protein expression of silencing information regulator 1(SIRT1)and forkhead protein 01(FOXO1)were detected by Western blot.Results The optical density of 450 nm in control group,model group and experimental-L,-M,-H groups were 0.25±0.02,0.36±0.02,0.33±0.01,0.30±0.02 and 0.29±0.01,respectively.Compared with the control group,the cell proliferation in the model group was significantly increased(P<0.05).Cell proliferation in experimental-L,-M,-H groups was significantly decreased compared with model group(all P<0.05).IL-6 in the supernatant of cell culture medium of control group,model group and experimental-L group were(394.04±20.06),(614.23±21.09)and(501.53±16.52)pg·mL-1,respectively;TNF-α were(516.54±18.96),(717.22±24.81)and(632.74±19.11)pg·mL-1,respectively;SIRT1 relative protein expression were(1.00±0.05),(0.57±0.05)and(0.77±0.04),respectively;the relative protein expression of FOXO1 were 1.00±0.05,2.31±0.18 and 1.58±0.11,respectively.Compared with the control group,the above indexes in the experimental-L group had statistical significance(all P<0.05).The contents of IL-6 and TNF-α in cell culture fluid supernatant in model group,experimental-L group,Hcy+Ad-SIRT1 group and Hcy+si-FOXO1 group were significantly lower than those in model group,with statistical significance(all P<0.05).After co-transfection with Ad-SIRT1 and si-FOXO1,the contents of IL-6 and TNF-α in cell culture medium superserum of experimental-L group were significantly lower than those of Ad-SIRT1 group and si-FOXO1 group(all P<0.05).Conclusion Resveratrol can attenuate the immune response and proliferation of macrophages induced by Hcy,which may be related to the alteration of SIRT1/FOXO1 pathway.
4.Research status of bilastine in dermatosis
Pei-Pei XI ; Ling LU ; Peng-Fei YANG ; Ting-Bao LI
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(15):2288-2291
Bilastine,a new second-generation histamine H1 receptor antagonist,is used in the treatment of urticaria,in psoriasis,eczema,atopic dermatitis,prurigo,pruritus,eosinophilic dermatitis and many other skin diseases are also widely used.This article reviews the pharmacology,pharmacokinetics,safety and efficacy of bilastine,its application in skin diseases and adverse drug reactions for clinical reference.
5.Clinicopathological Features and Long-Term Prognostic Role of Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor-2 Low Expression in Chinese Patients with Early Breast Cancer:A Single-Institution Study
Qing Zi KONG ; Qun Li LIU ; Qin De HUANG ; Tong Yu WANG ; Jie Jing LI ; Zheng ZHANG ; Xi Xi WANG ; Ling Chuan LIU ; Di Ya ZHANG ; Kang Jia SHAO ; Min Yi ZHU ; Meng Yi CHEN ; Mei LIU ; Hong Wei ZHAO
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences 2024;37(5):457-470
Objective This study aimed to comprehensively analyze and compare the clinicopathological features and prognosis of Chinese patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2(HER2)-low early breast cancer(BC)and HER2-IHC0 BC. Methods Patients diagnosed with HER2-negative BC(N=999)at our institution between January 2011 and December 2015 formed our study population.Clinicopathological characteristics,association between estrogen receptor(ER)expression and HER2-low,and evolution of HER2 immunohistochemical(IHC)score were assessed.Kaplan-Meier method and log-rank test were used to compare the long-term survival outcomes(5-year follow-up)between the HER2-IHC0 and HER2-low groups. Results HER2-low BC group tended to demonstrate high expression of ER and more progesterone receptor(PgR)positivity than HER2-IHC0 BC group(P<0.001).The rate of HER2-low status increased with increasing ER expression levels(Mantel-Haenszel χ2 test,P<0.001,Pearson's R=0.159,P<0.001).Survival analysis revealed a significantly longer overall survival(OS)in HER2-low BC group than in HER2-IHC0 group(P=0.007)in the whole cohort and the hormone receptor(HR)-negative group.There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of disease-free survival(DFS).The discordance rate of HER2 IHC scores between primary and metastatic sites was 36.84%. Conclusion HER2-low BC may not be regarded as a unique BC group in this population-based study due to similar clinicopathological features and prognostic roles.
6.Structure-activity Omics on Anti-inflammatory and Analgesic Effect of Paeoniae Radix Alba in Qizhi Weitong Granules
Bing QI ; Xi LUO ; Ying ZHENG ; Ying MENG ; Shuai WANG ; Yongrui BAO ; Tianjiao LI ; Ling HAN ; Xinying SHU ; Xiansheng MENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(21):169-175
ObjectiveTo elucidate the active compounds for the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of Paeoniae Radix Alba from structure-activity omics. MethodOn the basis of the previous in vitro efficacy study by our research group, a mouse model of foot swelling was induced by methyl aldehyde and used to study the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of total glycosides of Paeoniae Radix Alba in vivo. The core targets of the active compounds for the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of Paeoniae Radix Alba were retrieved from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform (TCMSP), Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM), and Search Tool for Recurring Instances of Neighbouring Genes (STRING). Molecular docking was conducted for the total glucosides of Paeoniae Radix Alba with the core targets, and the key core targets with high binding affinity were screened out according to the comprehensive score of each target and active structure. The structure-activity relationship was analyzed with targets as a bridge through the combination of compound structures and pharmacological effects. ResultThe total glucosides of Paeoniae Radix Alba had good anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects in vivo. The core targets of 23 active components of Paeoniae Radix Alba were epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA), cellular tumor antigen p53 (TP53), and proto-oncogene transcription factor (JUN). According to the structure of the parent nucleus, there were 16 pinane monoterpene glycosides, 4 pinene monoterpene glycosides, 2 monoterpene lactone glycosides, and 1 monoterpene ketone. The key core targets screened out by molecular docking were EGFR and STAT3. The structure-activity analysis of the active compound structures and the key core targets showed that the introduction of ketone group and benzene ring group on the parent nucleus affected the binding activity. ConclusionThis study analyzed the material basis for the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of total glycosides of Paeoniae Radix Alba from structure-activity omics, providing new ideas and methods for revealing the pharmacodynamic substances in traditional Chinese medicine.
7.Simultaneous Determination of Heavy Metal Ions with GNs/6F-S-BI-PAEK Composite Film Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode
Yu-Shu ZHOU ; Jian-Li WANG ; Ling-Ling XI
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2024;52(6):893-900,后插1-后插5
In this work,a novel GNs/6F-S-BI-PAEK composite film modified glassy carbon electrode (GCE) was fabricated for the simultaneous determination of heavy metals by using polymer 6F-S-BI-PAEK to disperse and functionalize graphene oxide nanosheets (GNs). The prepared GNs/6F-S-BI-PAEK composite film modified electrode was well characterized by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and cyclic voltammetry (CV) techniques. The optimum modification and determination conditions were selected. Differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) experiments were performed for selective and sensitive determination of Co2+,Pb2+,Cd2+and Zn2+. Linear responses in the range of 0.5-60μg/L were obtained with the detection limit of 0.5μg/L. The 6F-S-BI-PAEK polymer film capsuling on the surface of GNS not only effectively prevented the agglomeration between the GNS,but also promoted to form a quite stable GNs/6F-S-BI-PAEK composite film on GCE. Moreover,the functionalized 6F-S-BI-PAEK film could be used to adsorb and enrich heavy ions effectively. The GNs/6F-S-BI-PAEK/GCE showed good reproducibility,stability,and was successfully employed for the accurate determination of Co2+,Pb2+,Cd2+and Zn2+in spiked lake water samples with satisfactory recoveries.
8.A case report of adult spindle cell sarcoma with NTRK3-C22orf34 gene fusion
Jiaxin LI ; Ling REN ; Xiang ZHANG ; Gang ZHAO ; Yue ZHU ; Xi YANG ; Yue WU ; Qin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2024;44(12):833-836
A case of adult spindle cell sarcoma with NTRK3-C22orf34 gene fusion is reported. The patient, a 35-year-old-male, developed lateral swelling of the right thigh without obvious inducement 7 months before admission and was not accompa-nied by limited movement. The patient was diagnosed with adult spindle cell sarcoma with NTRK3-C22orf34 gene fusion based on the medical history, imaging findings, histomorphology, immunohistochemistry and molecular phenotype. The patients underwent tumor resection without drug-targeted therapy and followed up for 8 months after tumor resection and survived without tumor. In recent years, the number of adult spindle cell sarcomas with neurotrophic tyrosine kinase receptor 3 (NTRK3) gene fusions have been increasing year by year, and most of them are difficult to diagnose based on HE sections due to the varied morphology and small number of these tumors. With the wide application of high-throughput sequencing in soft tissue tumors, the difficulty of diagnosis of spindle cell tumors with the NTRK fusion gene has decreased. High-throughput sequencing of the patient showed that NTRK3-C22orf34 (mutation abundance 5%) gene fusion combined with BRCA1 (mutation abundance 15%) rearrangement and deletion of CDKN2A and TP53 genes were found to be of definite or potential clinical significance. The morphologic spectrum of NTRK fusion spindle cell tumors, especially sarcomas, is still evolving. Treatment of NTRK fusion gene spindle cell tumors is based on surgical resection in combination with tropomyosin receptor kinase (TRK) inhibitors. The emergence of secondary or acquired resistance is primarily associated with point mutations associated with the structural domain of the kinase, and mutations may reduce the efficacy of TRK inhibitors.
9.Research progress in preparation for future care for the elderly
Xinxue XI ; Ling LI ; Tieying ZENG ; Haishan HUANG ; Daiqi CHEN ; Zongfeng LIAO ; Jing MAO
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(21):2595-2601
The continued aging of the population has led to a surge in long-term care needs for the elderly.Proactive preparation for future care(PFC)for the elderly can effectively meet the care needs caused by aging,improve their physical and mental health,and promote the elderly to maximize their physiological,psychological and social functions,finally realizing healthy aging.This paper reviews the theoretical basis,concept connotation,measurement tools,influencing factors and intervention strategies of PFC for the elderly,and puts forward the prospects for future research,so as to provide references for potential mechanism and empirical research of PFC for Chinese seniors.
10.Safety and efficacy of short-term perioperative tirofiban in elderly patients with acute STEMI undergoing primary PCI
Le AN ; Xi KANG ; Li WANG ; Hui ZHANG ; Yanzhao REN ; Xue TIAN ; Fang TIAN ; Ling ZHANG ; Chunxing SUI
Chinese Journal of Geriatric Heart Brain and Vessel Diseases 2024;26(8):871-875
Objective To observe the safety and efficacy of perioperative short-duration platelet membrane glycoprotein Ⅱ b/Ⅲ a receptor antagonist(GPI)in elderly patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention(PPCI)for acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI)with high thrombotic burden.Methods A total of 140 elderly patients with acute STEMI admitted to our department from October 2021 to January 2024 were recruited and ran-domly divided into experimental group(short duration)and control group(standard duration),with 70 cases in each group.The occurrence of MACE,complete rate of ST segment resolution 2 h after surgery,blood flow classification thrombolysis in myocardial infarction(TIMI),left ventric-ular ejection fraction(LVEF),N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide(NT-proBNP),inhibition of platelet aggregation(IPA)by thromboelastography(TEG),maximum amplitude of adenosine diphosphate receptor pathway(MAADP),platelet-related indicators,and incidences of thrombocy-topenia and bleeding events were observed in the 2 groups after operation.Results There were no significant differences in postoperative recurrence of angina pectoris,acute heart failure,malignant arrhythmia,rate of ST segment resolution,TIMI blood flow grade 3,no reflow,LVEF,NT-proBNP level before discharge,and incidences of severe hemorrhage and thrombocytopenia during hospi-talization between the two groups(P>0.05).The experimental group had significantly lower IPA[(76.1±15.3)%vs(96.3+19.4)%,P=0.016]and higher MAADP(45.6±8.2 mm vs 26.7±9.7 mm,P=0.028)in 18 h after operation,and lower incidence of minor bleeding(7.1%vs 24.3%,P<0.05)during hospitalization when compared with the control group.Conclusion Under the premise of using a novel oral purinergic receptor P2Y12 inhibitor,short-term GPI is not inferior to the standard time course in achievement of IPA,with similar efficacy and relatively better safety.

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