1.Huaiqihuang Granules Affect Differentiation of Th17 Cells in IgA Vasculitis Nephritis Mice by Regulating AMPK/ACC Pathway
Xinglan YE ; Keying LI ; Jiaxuan LI ; Juan BAI ; Wencheng XU ; Hong LIU ; Xue XUE
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(11):78-86
ObjectiveTo observe the intervention effect of Huaiqihuang granules (HQH) on immunoglobulin A vasculitis nephritis (IgAVN) mice and explore the underlying therapeutic mechanism. MethodFifty SPF-grade male Kunming mice were randomly divided into a normal group, an IgAVN model group, a dexamethasone group (2.5 mg·kg-1·d-1), a low-dose HQH group (4 g·kg-1·d-1), and a high-dose HQH group (8 g·kg-1·d-1). The mouse model was established using oral administration of gliadin combined with intravenous injection of India ink. After successful modeling, the mice were euthanized after 4 weeks of gastric gavage according to groups. The 24 h urinary total protein (24 h UTP), urine β2-microglobulin (β2-MG), serum total protein, albumin, IgA, etc. were detected in each group. Flow cytometry was used to determine the proportion of T helper 17 (Th17) cells in spleen cell suspension. Western blot was employed to detect the expression of adenosine 5'-monophosphate-activated protein kinase α (AMPKα), phosphorylated AMPKα (p-AMPKα), acetyl-CoA carboxylase 1 (ACC1), and phosphorylated ACC1 (p-ACC1) in Th17 cells. Pathological changes in the spleen and kidneys were observed. ResultCompared with the normal group, the IgAVN model group showed significant increases in 24 h UTP, urine β2-MG, total cholesterol (P<0.05), serum interleukin-17 (IL-17), IgA, Th17 proportion in the spleen cell suspension, and IL-17 expression in the spleen tissue (P<0.01), and significantly decreased serum total protein, albumin, p-AMPKα/AMPKα, and p-ACC1/ACC1 expression of Th17 cells (P<0.01). Compared with the IgAVN model group, in the 4th week, the 24 h UTP, urine β2-MG, serum IL-17, IgA levels, and renal IgA deposition were significantly reduced in each treatment group (P<0.01), and the Th17 proportion and IL-17 expression in spleen tissue were significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). Serum albumin levels significantly increased (P<0.05). Compared with the IgAVN model group, the dexamethasone group and the high-dose HQH group showed increases in serum total protein (P<0.01), p-AMPKα/AMPKα, and p-ACC1/ACC1 expression of Th17 cells (P<0.05, P<0.01). The high-dose HQH group showed a significant decrease in total cholesterol level (P<0.05). Various treatment groups showed different degrees of improvement in spleen and kidney pathological changes. ConclusionHQH may affect Th17 cell differentiation by regulating the AMPK/ACC pathway, correcting immune inflammatory disorders, and exerting therapeutic effects on IgAVN.
2.Phenotypic evaluation of Ttc37 knockout mouse as type Ⅰ tricho-hepato-enteric syndrome model
Ming-Ya LI ; Xue-Lin WANG ; Ye WEI ; Pei-Hong YANG ; Lei SUN
Fudan University Journal of Medical Sciences 2024;51(2):249-256
Objective To establish a mouse model of type Ⅰ tricho-hepato-enteric syndrome(THES)induced by Ttc37 deficiency.Methods Ttc37 flox strain was established by site-specifically inserted loxP sites into Ttc37 gene via CRISPR/CAS9 technology.Ubiquitously expressed CAG-Cre was introduced for all-tissue removal of Ttc37 in Ttc37flox/flox;CAG-Cre mice.The knock-out effect was confirmed by fluorescence quantitative PCR and Western blot.Phenotypic evaluations were conducted in 8-week-old mice including hematoxylin-eosin staining of skin,spleen,liver,bladder,and gastrointestinal tract(GI),serum enzyme activity assay of aspartate aminotransferase(AST)and alanine aminotransferase(ALT),measurement of serum hemoglobin level,and ELISA for IgG and IgM level upon antigen immunization.Results Similar to type Ⅰ THES patients,Ttc37flox/flox;CAG-Cre mice exhibited impaired development of hair shaft,epidermis,B cell and eyes,while liver,GI,bladder and serum hemoglobin level seemed normal under unstressed condition.Conclusion A novel mouse model of typeⅠ THES was constructed successfully,which was applicable for pathological study.
3.Key Components of Fishy Smell of Eupolyphaga Steleophaga by Head Space-Solid Phase Microextraction-GC-MS and Odor Activity Value
Hongyan MA ; Hong FAN ; Qian LIU ; Xue LI ; Hui YE ; Dingkun ZHANG ; Yongmei GUAN ; Ming YANG ; Houlin XIA
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2024;41(1):88-96
To determine the main components of the fishy smell of the Eupolyphaga Steleophaga, and to provide a theoretical basis for deodorizing the Eupolyphaga Steleophaga.
METHODS
Head space-solid phase microextraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry was used to identify the components of 10 batches of Eupolyphaga Steleophaga, and area normalization method and chemometrics method were used to analyze the smelly gas of different batches. Odor activity value(OAV) was used to evaluate the contribution of odor components and identify key odor components.
RESULTS
A total of 87 volatile odor components were identified, the key fishy smell compounds(OAV≥1) were m-methylphenol, dimethyltrisulfide, 4-methylphenol, 2-methyliso-borneol, 2-etzol, 4-methylvaleric acid, iso-valeric acid, etc. Modified fishy gas composition(0.1
4.Exploration and practice of humanistic care in children's fever clinics from the perspective of narrative medicine
Yutao CAI ; Xue CHEN ; Xiulan WEN ; Liyan YE ; Handan HONG ; Canying LI ; Xian CAI ; Qiumei YANG ; Yansong SU
Chinese Medical Ethics 2024;37(5):586-591
To explore the application of humanistic care in children's fever clinics,the children's fever clinics of Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center conducted relevant research using narrative medicine as a guiding concept.This paper elaborated on the medical humanistic dilemmas and narrative care needs in children's fever clinics,and focused on exploring the practice paths of narrative medicine in pediatric with Chinese characteristics from five dimensions,including the cultivation of nursing staff's abilities of professional narrative and humanistic care,the establishment of health lectures featuring narrative patient education,the alleviation of medical anxiety for children and their families,related support of narrative nursing,and caring services.The aim was to improve the narrative care ability of nurses in children's fever clinics,develop methods for pediatric patients that can eliminate the fear of seeking medical treatment,and protect children's physical and mental health.A carrier of care,support,and emotional expression can be provided for parents.The foundation for nursing staff to achieve professional growth through narrative reflection can be laid.Thus,it can assist in establishing a life narrative community relationship between doctors and patients,and jointly explore the meaning of life.
5.Research progress on carrier-free and carrier-supported supramolecular nanosystems of traditional Chinese medicine anti-tumor star molecules
Zi-ye ZANG ; Yao-zhi ZHANG ; Yi-hang ZHAO ; Xin-ru TAN ; Ji-chang WEI ; An-qi XU ; Hong-fei DUAN ; Hong-yan ZHANG ; Peng-long WANG ; Xue-mei HUANG ; Hai-min LEI
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2024;59(4):908-917
Anti-tumor traditional Chinese medicine has a long history of clinic application, in which the star molecules have always been the hotspot of modern drug research, but they are limited by the solubility, stability, targeting, bioactivity or toxicity of the monomer components of traditional Chinese medicine anti-tumor star molecules and other pharmacokinetic problems, which hinders the traditional Chinese medicine anti-tumor star molecules for further clinical translation and application. Currently, the nanosystems prepared by supramolecular technologies such as molecular self-assembly and nanomaterial encapsulation have broader application prospects in improving the anti-tumor effect of active components of traditional Chinese medicine, which has attracted extensive attention from scholars at home and abroad. In this paper, we systematically review the research progress in preparation of supramolecular nano-systems from anti-tumor star molecule of traditional Chinese medicine, and summarize the two major categories and ten small classes of carrier-free and carrier-based supramolecular nanosystems and their research cases, and the future development direction is put forward. The purpose of this paper is to provide reference for the research and clinical transformation of using supramolecular technology to improve the clinical application of anti-tumor star molecule of traditional Chinese medicine.
6.The material basis and mechanism of action of anti-inflammatory effects of simplified Zhiqin Decoction
Kun WANG ; Yang LIU ; Yue YIN ; Xiao XIAO ; Xue-jiao ZHOU ; Zhi-ying YUAN ; Liang-hong YE ; Xiao-yu XU
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2024;59(8):2245-2254
The anti-inflammatory effect of simplified Zhiqin Decoction was observed by using lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammation mouse model. The main chemical constituents and the main mechanism of action of simplified Zhiqin Decoction were predicted by network pharmacology. Animal experiments verified the anti-inflammatory mechanism of simplified Zhiqin Decoction (this experiment was approved by the Animal Experiment Ethics Committee of Southwest University, approval number: IACUC-20210825-02). Simplifying Zhiqin Decoction has a significant anti-inflammatory effect on inflammatory mice, can significantly improve the overall macro shape of mice, reduce body temperature, water intake, increase the number of autonomous activities; alleviate liver, lung, spleen, thymus inflammation and pathological damage; decrease tumor necrosis factor-
7.Analysis of key genes in the development from colon adeno-ma to carcinoma through high-throughput RNA sequencing
Jie BIAN ; Tao WANG ; Chang-Chun YE ; Gen-Wang GAO ; Chun-Hong MA ; Xue-Jun SUN ; Qi SUN
Chinese Journal of Current Advances in General Surgery 2024;27(4):286-291
Objective:To analyze and compare the difference of gene expression profiles in normal colon tissues,colon adenoma and carcinoma tissues by RNA sequencing technology,and re-veal the key genes and potential mechanisms in the development from colon adenoma to carcinoma.Methods:RNA sequencing analysis was carried out on normal colon tissues,colon adenomas and carcinoma tissues of the same patient,and differential genes that were significantly expressed in colon cancer and not significantly expressed in adenoma tissues were obtained,and the GO and KEGG function enrichment analysis was performed.Results:There are 4307 differential genes that are significantly expressed in colon cancer and not significantly expressed in adenoma.The GO and KEGG function enrichment analysis of these genes found that they were mainly enriched in bi-ological processes such as biological process regulation,cell process regulation,protein binding and cancer pathway,PI3K Akt signal pathway MAPK signal pathway.Conclusion:There are many genes involved in the development process from colon adenoma to carcinoma.These genes have the potential to become therapeutic targets for colorectal cancer,providing a new direction for fol-low-up research on colorectal cancer.
8.Survey on the application of external cardiopulmonary resuscitation in Chinese children with sudden cardiac arrest.
Xue YANG ; Ye CHENG ; Xiao Yang HONG ; Yu Xiong GUO ; Xu WANG ; Yin Yu YANG ; Jian Ping CHU ; You Peng JIN ; Yi Bing CHENG ; Yu Cai ZHANG ; Guo Ping LU
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2023;61(11):1018-1023
Objectives: To investigate the current application status and implementation difficulties of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) in children with sudden cardiac arrest. Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted in 35 hospitals. A Children's ECPR Information Questionnaire on the implementation status of ECPR technology (abbreviated as the questionnaire) was designed, to collect the data of 385 children treated with ECPR in the 35 hospitals. The survey extracted the information about development of ECPR, the maintenance of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) machine, the indication of ECPR, and the difficulties of implementation in China. These ECPR patients were grouped based on their age, the hospital location and level, to compare the survival rates after weaning and discharge. The statistical analysis used Chi-square test and one-way analysis of variance for the comparison between the groups, LSD method for post hoc testing, and Bonferroni method for pairwise comparison. Results: Of the 385 ECPR cases, 224 were males and 161 females. There were 185 (48.1%) survival cases after weaning and 157 (40.8%) after discharge. There were 324 children (84.2%) receiving ECPR for cardiac disease and 27 children (7.0%) for respiratory failure. The primary cause of death in ECPR patients was circulatory failure (82 cases, 35.9%), followed by brain failure (80 cases, 35.0%). The most common place of ECPR was intensive care unit (ICU) (278 cases, 72.2%); ECPR catheters were mostly inserted through incision (327 cases, 84.9%). There were 32 hospitals (91.4%) had established ECMO emergency teams, holding 125 ECMO machines in total. ECMO machines mainly located in ICU (89 pieces, 71.2%), and the majority of hospitals (32 units, 91.4%) did not have pre-charged loops. There were no statistically significant differences in the post-withdrawal and post-discharge survival rates of ECPR patients among different age groups, regions, and hospitals (all P>0.05). The top 5 difficulties in implementing ECPR in non-ICU environments were lack of ECMO machines (16 times), difficulty in placing CPR pipes (15 times), long time intervals between CPR and ECMO transfer (13 times), lack of conventional backup ECMO loops (10 times), and inability of ECMO emergency teams to quickly arrive at the site (5 times). Conclusion: ECPR has been gradually developed in the field of pediatric critical care in China, and needs to be further standardized. ECPR in non-ICU environment remains a challenge.
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9.Current status of early nutritional support in patients with severe acute pancreatitis complicated with intestinal fistula
Shuo SHEN ; Xue-Cheng ZHAO ; Hou-Qin ZONG ; Ze-Hua ZHAO ; Jia-Qi LI ; Hong-Lin YAO ; Xiang-Hong YE
Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition 2023;30(5):270-273
Objective:To investigate the current status of early nutritional support treatment in patients with severe acute pancreatitis complicated with intestinal fistula,and analyze the impact on the clinical outcomes of patients.Methods:Retrospective analysis was used to select the relevant data of 60 ICU admission patients with severe acute pancreatitis complicated with intestinal fistula of a tertiary hospital in Nanjing from May 2022 to May 2023,the statistics analysis of the patients'early nutritional support treatment were carried out,and explored the impact on clinical outcomes of patients.Results:A total of 45(75%)and 57(95%)patients started EN and PN treatment within 48 h of admission.The EEN calorie compliance rate after admission of 1 week was 44.2%.There was a difference in mechanical ventilation time and hospitalization expenses between the early enteral nutrition calorie group and non-compliance group,but no significant difference in the length of ICU stay(P>0.005).Conclusion:The early enteral nutrition compliance rate of patients with severe acute pancreatitis combined with intestinal fistula is slightly lower.Compared with the early enteral nutrition non-compliance group,the enteral nutrition standard group has shorter mechanical ventilation time and lower total hospitalization costs,which can improve the clinical outcome of patients.
10.Anatomical study and clinical application of endoscopic transoral lateral skull base surgery.
Huan Kang ZHANG ; Jing LI ; Xiao Wen JIANG ; Shuai LI ; Kai XUE ; Xi Cai SUN ; Quan LIU ; Ye GU ; Wan Peng LI ; Xiao Le SONG ; Hong Meng YU
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2023;58(5):521-527


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