1.Protective Effect of Xuebijing on Lung Injury in Rats with Severe Acute Pancreatitis by Blocking FPRs/NLRP3 Inflammatory Pathway
Guixian ZHANG ; Dawei LIU ; Xia LI ; Xijing LI ; Pengcheng SHI ; Zhiqiao FENG ; Jun CAI ; Wenhui ZONG ; Xiumei ZHAO ; Hongbin LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(1):113-120
ObjectiveTo explore the therapeutic effect of Xuebijing injection (XBJ) on severe acute pancreatitis induced acute lung injury (SAP-ALI) by regulating formyl peptide receptors (FPRs)/nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptor 3 (NLRP3) inflammatory pathway. MethodsSixty rats were randomly divided into a sham group, a SAP-ALI model group, low-, medium-, and high-dose XBJ groups (4, 8, and 12 mL·kg-1), and a positive drug (BOC2, 0.2 mg·kg-1) group. For the sham group, the pancreas of rats was only gently flipped after laparotomy, and then the abdomen was closed, while for the remaining five groups, SAP-ALI rat models were established by retrograde injection of 5% sodium taurocholate (Na-Tc) via the biliopancreatic duct. XBJ and BOC2 were administered via intraperitoneal injection once daily for 3 d prior to modeling and 0.5 h after modeling. Blood was collected from the abdominal aorta 6 h after the completion of modeling, and the expression of interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in plasma was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The amount of ascites was measured, and the dry-wet weight ratios of pancreatic and lung tissue were determined. Pancreatic and lung tissue was taken for hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining to observe pathological changes and then scored. The protein expression levels of FPR1, FPR2, and NLRP3 in lung tissue were detected by the immunohistochemical method. Western blot was used to detect the expression of FPR1, FPR2, and NLRP3 in lung tissue. Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was used to detect the mRNA expression of FPR1, FPR2, and NLRP3 in lung tissue. ResultsCompared with the sham group, the SAP-ALI model group showed significantly decreased dry-wet weight ratio of lung tissue (P<0.01), serious pathological changes of lung tissue, a significantly increased pathological score (P<0.01), and significantly increased protein and mRNA expression levels of FPR1, FPR2, and NLRP3 in lung tissue (P<0.01). After BOC2 intervention, the above detection indicators were significantly reversed (P<0.01). After treatment with XBJ, the groups of different XBJ doses achieved results consistent with BOC2 intervention. ConclusionXBJ can effectively improve the inflammatory response of the lungs in SAP-ALI rats and reduce damage. The mechanism may be related to inhibiting the expression of FPRs and NLRP3 in lung tissue, which thereby reduces IL-1β and simultaneously antagonize the release of inflammatory factors IL-6 and TNF-α.
2.Ameliorative effect and mechanism of Sanwei ganlu on hepatic fibrosis in rats
Xiumei CHEN ; Yingjie WANG ; Chengzhou ZHAO ; Zhen LI ; Wenhuiping ZHANG ; Tangjun LUO ; Xin LIU ; Shengnan SUN
China Pharmacy 2024;35(6):707-711
OBJECTIVE To investigate the ameliorative effects and mechanism of Sanwei ganlu on hepatic fibrosis in rats. METHODS The rats were randomly divided into normal group, model group, silibinin group (positive control, 50 mg/kg), and Sanwei ganlu low-dose, medium-dose, and high-dose groups (80, 250, 800 mg/kg). Except for normal group, hepatic fibrosis rat models were established by intraperitoneal injection of CCl4 in the other groups of rats. Starting from the 6th week of modeling administration, they were given normal saline or corresponding drugs intragastrically at the same time. At the end of the ninth-week experiment, liver and spleen indexes of rats were calculated; the pathological structure and fibrosis changes of liver tissue were observed by HE, Masson and Sirus Red staining. The contents of alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), procollagen type Ⅲ (PC Ⅲ), collagen type Ⅳ (COL-Ⅳ), interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and IL-1β in serum, and hyaluronic acid (HA) and laminin (LN) in liver tissue were all detected. RESULTS Compared with the model group, the liver injury and collagen fiber deposition of rats were improved to different extents in Sanwei ganlu groups and silibinin group; the contents of ALT, AST, PC Ⅲ, COL-Ⅳ, IL-6, TNF-α and IL-1β in serum as well as the contents of HA and LN in liver tissue significantly decreased (P<0.05 or P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS Sanwei ganlu can alleviate the progression of hepatic fibrosis in rats, possibly by inhibiting the synthesis of collagen fiber, reducing transaminase content, down-regulating the levels of HA, LN, PC Ⅲ and COL-Ⅳ, and reducing the inflammatory response.
3.Overview of in vitro skin models of transdermal drug delivery systems
Yan LIU ; Xiaolei HU ; Kehong XU ; Hairong ZHAO ; Xiumei WU ; Zizhong YANG ; Chenggui ZHANG ; Yu ZHAO ; Pengfei GAO
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2024;34(2):122-128
Skin modeling of transdermal drug delivery system refers to experimental models that mimic the structure and function of human skin to explore and evaluate absorption,penetration,and efficacy of medicines in transdermal drug delivery.It provides an alternative to traditional human skin experiments and reduces the use of human skin in medical research,which is convenient,controllable,and cost effective.For skin models of transdermal drug delivery systems,this article introduces commonly used animal skin models,artificial skin models,and recombinant human skin models from the perspective of the transdermal absorption pathway of medicines,and analyzes their advantages,disadvantages,and applications so provide references the research and development of transdermal formulations and topical therapies.
4.Influence on Inflammation of Huoxue Qingjieling on Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Rats Based on TGR5/NLRP3 Signaling Pathway
Xijing LI ; Hongsheng SHEN ; Luyao WANG ; Guixian ZHANG ; Xiaoxue CUI ; Weiwei LIU ; Xiumei ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2024;41(10):1324-1331
OBJECTIVE
Based on the G protein-coupled bile acid receptor(TGR5)/nucleotide binding oligomerization domain-like receptor 3(NLRP3) signaling pathway, to explore the mechanism of Huoxue Qingjieling in improving the inflammatory response of rats with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis(NASH).
METHODS
A total of 70 male SD rats were randomly divided into 5 groups, 20 rats in the control group, 20 rats in the model group, 10 rats in each of the atorvastatin positive drug group, the high-dose and low-dose groups of Huoxue Qingjieling. The control group was given normal feed, and the rest of the groups were given high-fat diet. Through model evaluation, it was determined that the NASH rat model was successfully established at the end of the 20th week. After successful modeling, the control group and the model group were given with normal saline by intragastric administration, the atorvastatin positive drug group, and the high and low dose groups of Huoxue Qingjieling were given corresponding drugs once a day for 4 weeks. At the end of the 24th week, the rats were killed, and the changes of body weight, wet liver weight and liver index was calculated. The serum was taken to test the triglyceride(TG), total cholesterol(TC), alanine aminotransferase(ALT), and aspartic acid aminotransferase(AST) levels by automatic biochemical analyzer. Pathological changes of liver tissues were observed by HE staining and oil red O staining. The expression levels of TGR5 and NLRP3 proteins were detected by Western blotting and immunofluorescence staining. ELISA detected the content of interleukin-18(IL-18) and interleukin-1β(IL-1β) in liver tissue.
RESULTS
Huoxue Qingjieling could significantly improve the general state of NASH rats. Every dose group could significantly reduce the body weight, liver wet weight and liver index of rats(P<0.01), and TG, TC content and ALT, AST activity levels of serum significantly decreased(P<0.01). The pathological results showed that Huoxue Qingjieling could significantly improve liver steatosis, inflammation and balloon-like. The expression of TGR5 protein was significantly increased(P<0.01), the expression of NLRP3 protein and the content of IL-18, IL-1β were significantly decreased(P<0.01, P<0.05).
CONCLUSION
Huoxue Qingjieling can significantly improve the state of NASH rats, inhibit liver steatosis and inflammation, and its mechanism may be closely related to the inhibition of TGR5/NLRP3 signaling pathway.
5.Molecular diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori antimicrobial resistance in the population of Wuwei City,China,an area with a high incidence of gastric cancer
Lu LINZHI ; Li SHIHUA ; Zhao GUANGYUAN ; Liu JINDIAN ; Ning XIUMEI ; Wang XINGHUA ; Wang XINGCHANG ; Qin TIANYAN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2024;51(7):331-336
Objective:To analyze the molecular characteristics of antibiotic resistance in Helicobacter pylori(HP)and provide a molecular bio-logical basis for clinical eradication of HP by means of rational antibiotic use.Methods:From February 2019 to November 2023,1,144 pa-tients at the Gansu Wuwei Cancer Hospital who tested positive for HP using the 14C-urea breath test were enrolled in the study.Antibiotic resistance and related molecular characteristics of HP,and CYP2C19 polymorphisms in the patients were detected by diffusion drug suscept-ibility testing,drug resistance gene testing,and next-generation sequencing,respectively.Results:Among the six antibiotics assessed,the resistance rate and the prevalence of resistance genes(rdxA)were highest for metronidazole(92.00%and 86.12%,respectively),and lowest for amoxicillin(Pbp1)(11.78%and 37.11%,respectively).The prevalence of CYP2C19 alleles showed that 46.77%,44.58%,and 8.65%of par-ticipants were fast,medium,and slow metabolizers,respectively.Of the participants,148(18.55%)had immunohistochemical sphericity.The eradication rate of HP lower using conventional treatment regimens than that using personalized treatment regimens(χ2=8.627,P=0.003).The HP eradication rate was higher among patients with a first diagnosis of drug resistancebased on molecular testing,than that in patients undergoing retreatment(χ2=6.242,P=0.012).Conclusions:The prevalence of amoxicillin-resistant HP is low in Wuwei City,which has a high incidence of gastric cancer.Molecular diagnosis of antimicrobial resistance could improve the HP eradication rate and provide a refer-ence for rational use of antibiotics in clinical practice.
6.The application of nurse-performed point-of-care ultrasound in the management of abdominal distension in patients with enteral nutrition in ICU
Xiumei NI ; Shaohua HU ; Jiangying HAN ; Hong FU ; Yuehong CAI ; Lican ZHAO ; Jihai WANG ; Xuemei ZHAN
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(17):2123-2129
Objective To explore the application of nurse-performed point-of-care ultrasound in abdominal distension of ICU patients with enteral nutrition.Methods Purposive sampling method was used to select 108 patients with enteral nutrition abdominal distension admitted to the ICU of a tertiary A general hospital in Hefei City from January to December 2022,and they were divided into an experimental group and a control group according to random number table method.The experimental group used bedside ultrasound to evaluate the stomach,intestine and abdominal cavity of patients with abdominal distension,and implemented targeted treatment measures according to the evaluation results.The control group was given corresponding treatment measures according to the abdominal sight,touch,tapping,listening and traditional syringe withdrawal method.Intra-abdominal pressure,abdominal circumference,feeding compliance rate and feeding interruption rate,ICU stay time and mechanical ventilation time were compared at the 1st,3rd and 5th day.Results 11 cases dropped out of the study due to transfer,automatic discharge,death,etc.,and 97 cases were included 51 cases in the experimental group and 46 cases in the control group.Repeated measurement ANOVA showed that intra-abdominal pressure and abdominal circumference time in the 2 groups had interaction with each other(F=41.724,P<0.001;F=17.762,P<0.001).Generalised estimating equations showed that there was only a between-group effect for the rates of feeding compliance and feeding disruption in 2 groups(Wald y2=18.033,P<0.001;Wald x2=6.567,P<0.001).Simple effect analysis showed that on the 3rd and 5th day after intervention.The experimental group had lower abdominal depression and the feeding interruption rate was lower than the control group(P<0.05).On the 5th day after interven-tion,the abdominal circumference of the experimental group was lower than that of the control group,the feeding compliance rate was higher than that of control group(P<0.05).After intervention,in the experimental group,the mechanical ventilation time was shorter than that of the control group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in ICU stay time between the 2 groups(P=0.095).Conclusion The application of nurse-performed point-of-care ultrasound in the management of abdominal distension in patients with enteral nutrition in ICU is feasible and scientific,which is helpful for the management of patients with enteral nutrition abdominal distension in ICU,reducing internal abdominal pressure,shortening mechanical ventilation time,and avoiding the occurrence of feeding intolerance.
7.Isolation and antifungal resistance analysis of 10 strains of Candida auris
Li LIN ; Shuai ZU ; Hengrui ZHAO ; Jingyu WANG ; Lei ZHENG ; Xiumei HU
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;47(6):644-648
Objective:Analyze the isolation and antimicrobial resistance of Candida auris.Methods:Using matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry, 10 clinically isolated strains of Candida auris were identified in Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University between September and December 2023. Additionally, their resistance to multiple antifungal drugs, specimen source, and patient prognosis were analyzed. Results:All 10 isolates were identified as Candida auris by mass spectrometry. The drug sensitivity test showed that 10 strains were resistant to fluconazole, 3 strains were resistant to amphotericin B, and all were sensitive to Echinocandins. The samples came from various sources; except for 2 patients who were in good condition, 1 patient with stable condition were discharged, and 1 patient died, the remaining 6 patients voluntarily discharged due to worsening of their condition. Conclusions:Candida auris can be identified by mass spectrometry. It was found that Candida auris had high resistance to fluconazole and no resistance to echinocanthin.
8.Mechanism study of BOC2 alleviating SAP inflammatory damage by inhibiting N-formyl peptide/formyl peptide receptor pathway
Guixian ZHANG ; Dawei LIU ; Wenchang LI ; Jun CAI ; Wenhui ZONG ; Hongbin LIU ; Xiumei ZHAO
Tianjin Medical Journal 2024;52(10):1031-1037
Objective To observe the effect of BOC-Phe-Leu-Phe-Leu-Phe(BOC2)on the expression of six types of mitochondrial N-formyl peptides(NFPs)in blood and two formyl peptide receptors(FPRs)in pancreatic tissue of rats with severe acute pancreatitis(SAP),and to explore its mechanism of alleviating inflammatory damage of SAP.Methods Forty male SD rats were randomly divided into four groups:the sham group,the SAP model group,the BOC2 low-dose and the BOC2 high-dose group(0.1 and 0.2 mg/kg),with 10 animals in each group.The SAP model was prepared by retrograde injection of 5%sodium taurocholate(50 mg/kg)into biliary and pancreatic ducts in the last 3 groups.BOC2 was intraperitoneally injected at 0.5 hours after SAP modeling,and samples were taken 4 hours after modeling.HE staining was used to observe pathological changes in pancreas.Western blot assay was used to detect the expression of NFPs in plasma.IHC staining was used to detect the expression of FPRs in pancreatic tissue.ELISA was used to detect interleukin(IL)-1β,IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α levels in plasma.qPCR was used to detect expression levels of inflammatory factors in local pancreatic tissue.Results Compared with the model group,the BOC2 high-dose group and the BOC2 low-dose group showed improvement in pathological phenomena,such as pancreatic bleeding,acinar cell necrosis,inflammatory cell infiltration and edema.The pancreatic injury score,pancreatic FPRs expression,plasma MT-ND1,MT-ND2,MT-ND3,MT-ND5,MT-ND6 expression,as well as expression levels of three inflammatory factors in plasma and local pancreatic tissue,were significantly reduced(P<0.05).Conclusion BOC2 can reduce the production of inflammatory factors and alleviate SAP inflammatory damage by antagonizing mitochondrial NFPs/FPRs signaling pathway.
9.Practice and benefit of national standardized management of type 2 diabetes in Yulin City
Jie HU ; Feng ZHANG ; Xingmei LI ; Yanni WANG ; Fuxiang SHI ; Shaojuan FENG ; Puliufang HE ; Xiumei ZHANG ; Hui ZHAO ; Qiaofen YANG ; Rui SONG ; Xiuxiu FENG ; Jiansheng NIU
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2023;44(5):836-840
【Objective】 To investigate the practice and benefit of national standardized management of type 2 diabetes in Yulin City. 【Methods】 We recruited the adult type 2 diabetes patients who sought medical help at our hospital from May 2020 to October 2022 as subjects. We collected their basic information (sex and age); measured height, weight, waist and hip circumference, and blood pressure; calculated body mass index (BMI); and detected blood glucose, c-peptide, HbA1c, biomarkers, urinary microalbumin, sensory nerve conduction velocity of lower limbs, ABI, and subcutaneous and visceral fat at the time of MMC recruited and the end of six months. T test and Mann-Whitney U rank sum test were used for measurement data and χ2 test or Fisher’s exact probability method for counting data to analyze the data. 【Results】 After 6 months, the levels of fasting blood glucose, postprandial blood glucose, HbA1c, and visceral and subcutaneous fat in all the patients decreased, but the level of fasting c-peptide increased compared with the baseline (all P<0.05). Secondly, compared with the baseline, the control rate of HbA1c (35.21% vs. 13.71% ) and the comprehensive control rate (13.97% vs. 7.26% ) were both significantly increased at six months (P<0.05). Thirdly, after 6 months, the levels of fasting blood glucose, postprandial blood glucose, HbA1c, TG, TC, and UA were decreased more, while the fasting c-peptide and postprandial c-peptide were increased more in the patients of the HbA1c standard group (HbA1c<7% ) than those of the non-standard group. 【Conclusion】 The multiple benefits of blood glucose, blood lipid, uric acid and islet function can be achieved by taking type 2 diabetes patients into MMC. Meanwhile, the rates of HbA1c control and comprehensively reaching the standard are significantly increased. Therefore, MMC can explore a new way for the management of type 2 diabetic patients in this area.
10.Clinical characteristics and genetic analysis of 6 cases of neonatal diabetes mellitus
Xiumei WU ; Yujuan ZHAO ; Chen CHEN ; Gaigai BAI ; Ying MA
Chinese Journal of Neonatology 2023;38(4):225-229
Objective:To study the clinical features, genetic characteristics and prognosis of neonatal diabetes mellitus (NDM).Methods:From January 2015 to January 2022, neonates with NDM admitted to the Department of Neonatology of our hospital were retrospectively reviewed.Their clinical manifestations, biochemical data, genetic tests, treatments and outcomes were analyzed.Results:A total of 6 cases with NDM were included, with 3 males and 3 females. All 6 cases were full-term infants, 5 were low birth weight infants and 1 had family history of diabetes. High blood glucose were found on 1~11 d (average 4 d) after birth. 3 cases were diagnosed during blood glucose screening for low birth weight and 3 cases were diagnosed due to infection and/or diabetic ketoacidosis. Blood C-peptide levels were below normal range in all 6 cases. Blood insulin levels were decreased in 5 cases and remained at the lower limit of normal range in 1 case. All infants received genetic tests and 4 showed abnormal results, including 2 cases of ABCC8 gene mutation [c.2060C>T (p.T687M), not reported; c.674T>C (p.L225P), reported], 1 case of KCNJ11 gene mutation [c.602G>A (p.Arg201His), not reported] and 1 case of paternal uniparental disomy (UPD)6q24 (reported). All 6 cases were treated with insulin. Glibenclamide was experimented to replace insulin in 3 cases and 1 case was successful. During follow-up (at the age 4 months~5 years old), 4 cases were diagnosed with transient NDM, 1 case with permanent NDM and 1 case died at the age of 4 months without classification. 1 case showed psychomotor and language delay and the others had otherwise normal development.Conclusions:Most NDM infants are low birth weight infants with reduced blood insulin and C-peptide.Transient NDM are common. Proactive genetic testing may help treatment.


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