1.Effects of Shechuangzi San on Th1/Th2 Immune Function in Eczema Rats
Baihui YAO ; Junxia WANG ; Mingyue YAO ; Zhiling RAN
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;26(5):1328-1335
Objective To investigate the effects of Shechuangzi San on Th1/Th2 immune function in eczema rats and analyze its mechanisms in treating eczema.Methods Fifty SD rats were randomly divided into blank group,model group,Shechuangzi San high dose group,Shechuangzi San low dose group,and Bingbaiye liquid group,with 10 rats in each group.The rat eczema model was established using 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene.The blank group and model group were topically treated with 0.9%saline,the Shechuangzi San high dose group was topically treated with a decoction of Shechuangzi San at a concentration of 2.32 g·mL-1,and the low dose group was topically treated with a decoction of Shechuangzi San at a concentration of 1.16 g·mL-1.And the Bingbaiye liquid group was topically treated with the original liquid of Bingbaiye,once in the morning and once in the evening,for a total of 14 days.After the last administration,the skin lesions on the rats'backs were observed and the skin lesion scores were evaluated.The pathological changes of eczema lesions were observed by HE staining,and semi-quantitatively scored.ELISA method was used to detect the levels of IFN-γ,IL-4,IL-18,and IL-33 in rat serum.Flow cytometry was used to determine the Th1/Th2 ratio in the serum.Results Compared to the blank group,the rat skin lesion score in the model group was significantly increased(P<0.05),with a series of skin lesions including edema,erythema,scaling,lichenification appearing on the back.Pathological sections showed excessive keratosis,thickening of cuticular layer,edema of epidermis sponge,infiltration of a large number of inflammatory cells in epidermis,and the semi-quantitative score of skin lesions was significantly increased(P<0.05).Serum levels of IL-4,IL-18,and IL-33 were significantly increased(P<0.05),while the level of IFN-γ was significantly decreased(P<0.05).Serum Th1/Th2 ratio decreased(P<0.05).Compared to the model group,the rat skin lesions in the Shechuangzi San high and low dose groups and the Bingbaiye liquid group were significantly improved(P<0.05),Pathological sections showed that the structure of epidermis was restored to normal,the cuticle became thinner,the spongy edema of epidermis disappeared,epidermal inflammatory cells disappeared,and the semi-quantitative score of skin lesions decreased(P<0.05).Serum levels of IL-4,IL-18,and IL-33 were decreased(P<0.05),while the level of IFN-γ was increased(P<0.05),serum Th1/Th2 ratio increased significantly(P<0.05).and the therapeutic effect of the Shechuangzi San high and low dose groups was superior to that of the Bingbaiye liquid group(P<0.05).Conclusion Shechuangzi San can effectively improve the skin lesions of rats with eczema,repair the pathological damage of skin lesions,and reduce the levels of inflammatory factors.Its mechanism may be related to the inhibition of secretion of inflammatory factors such as IL-4,IL-18,and IL-33,promotion of IFN-γ release,and restoration of Th1/Th2 imbalance.
2.Changes of hippocampal gray matter volume and immune related genes in dizocilpine-induced schizophrenia model rats
Guangxian WU ; Xinzhe DU ; Qi LI ; Yao GAO ; Jinzhi LYU ; Dan WANG ; Junxia LI ; Xiao WANG ; Xinrong LI ; Sha LIU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2023;32(1):2-8
Objective:To investigate the changes of hippocampal gray matter volume and expression of candidate immune related genes in a rat model of schizophrenia established by repeated administration of dizocilpine(MK-801).Methods:Thirty SPF grade Sprague-Dawley male rats at postnatal day 28 were randomly divided into MK-801 medium-dose (0.25 mg/kg) group, MK-801 high-dose(0.50 mg/kg) group and normal saline (5 mL/kg) group according to random number table method, with 10 in each group.Rats were given continuous intraperitoneal administration according to grouping once a day for 14 days.Open field test, novel object recognition test and Y-maze test were used at postnatal day 60 to detect spontaneous activity, exploration ability, anxiety level, object recognition memory ability and spatial working memory of rats, respectively.At postnatal day 67, structural magnetic resonance imaging was used to detect the changes of hippocampal gray matter volume in rat.And at postnatal day 70, qRT-PCR was used to detect the expression of candidate immune-related genes in rat hippocampus.SPSS 25.0 was used for statistical analysis, one-way ANOVA was used for comparison among multiple groups, and Tukey test was used for further pairwise comparisons.Results:(1)The behavioral results showed that there were significant differences in the total movement distance, central area activity time, novel object recognition index, and spontaneous correct alternation rate among the three groups ( F=11.15, 10.11, 13.62, 11.99, all P<0.05). The total movement distances in MK-801 medium-dose group and MK-801 high-dose group ((21.44±2.17) m, (22.87±1.96)m) were higher than that in the normal saline group ((18.70±1.88) m) (both P<0.05). The activity time of the central area in the MK-801 medium-dose group and MK-801 high-dose group((3.24±1.58) s, (2.50±1.32) s) were lower than that of the normal saline group ((6.05±2.48)s) (both P<0.01). Novel object recognition indexes in the MK-801 medium-dose group and MK-801 high-dose group((56.10±3.99)%, (54.00±6.41)%) were both lower than that in the normal saline group ((65.90±5.65)%)(both P<0.01), and the rates of spontaneous correct alternation ((54.60±7.03)%, (51.60±8.84)%) in the two groups were lower than that of the normal saline group ((68.40±8.57)%) (both P<0.01). (2) The results of structural magnetic resonance imaging showed that there were significant differences in the volume of hippocampal gray matter among the three groups ( F=9.24, P<0.001). The volumes of hippocampal gray matter in MK-801 medium-dose group and MK-801 high-dose group were lower than that in normal saline group(both P<0.001). (3)By constructing protein-protein interaction network, four candidate immune related genes were screened out: neuropeptide Y (NPY), somatostatin (SST), cholecystokinin (CCK) and tachykinin 1 (TAC1). The results showed that the mRNA expression levels of NPY, SST and CCK in the hippocampus of the three groups were significantly different ( F=11.41, 10.43, 5.85, all P<0.05), but there was no statistical difference in the TAC1 mRNA expression level ( F=0.08, P>0.05). The mRNA levels of NPY, SST and CCK in the hippocampus of rats in the MK-801 high-dose group were lower than those in the normal saline group (all P<0.05). Conclusion:Both medium dose and high dose MK-801 administration can reduce the volume of hippocampal gray matter in schizophrenia model rats, but they have different effects on the expression of hippocampal immune related genes, of which high dose administration has a greater effect.
3.Evaluation of therapeutic markers and mechanism of Shuganjieyu capsule in treatment of depression
Yu ZHAO ; Yaojun LI ; Dan WANG ; Xinzhe DU ; Yao GAO ; Junxia LI ; Sha LIU ; Yong XU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2022;31(3):235-240
Objective:To compare the expression levels of candidate genes before and after Shuganjieyu capsule treatment, to analyze their correlation with depression symptoms and cognitive function, and to find and clarify the biomarkers related to the efficacy of Shuganjieyu capsule.Methods:Among 27 patients with mild to moderate depression (MMD), 24 items Hamilton depression rating scale (HAMD-24) was used to assess the severity of depression, Chinese revised Wechsler adult intelligence scale(WAIS-RC) and Chinese revised Wechsler memory scale(WMS) were used to assess cognitive function, and qRT-PCR was used to detect the expression levels of candidate genes in peripheral blood of patients with depression before and after treatment with Shuganjieyu capsule.SPSS 25.0 software was used for statistical analysis, paired t-test, non-parametric test, Spearman correlation analysis and receiver operating characteristic curve were used for data statistics. Results:The symptoms of MMD patients were relieved after Shuganjieyu capsule treatment(HAMD scores: baseline 14.00(9.75, 18.25), 8-week 4.00(2.00, 7.25), Z=-4.462, P<0.01), and the verbal intelligence quotient(VIQ) of WMS was puomoved (VIQ scores: baseline (123.00±10.24), 8-week (128.00±6.77), t=4.372, P<0.01). The level of gene expression brain derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF) (baseline 1.68(0.92, 2.63), 8-week 2.30(1.47, 4.34), Z=-2.781, P=0.005), glial cell derived neurotrophic factor(GDNF) (baseline 0.74(0.31, 1.15), 8-week 0.97(0.50, 1.71), Z=-2.159, P=0.031), 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A(HTR2A) (baseline 0.60(0.39, 1.60), 8-week 0.98(0.44, 2.29), Z=-1.994, P=0.046) and glutamate ionotropic receptor AMPA type subunit 1(GRIA1) (baseline 1.19(0.66, 2.40), 8-week 1.76(0.86, 4.13), Z=-2.756, P=0.006) was up-regulated after treatment.The change rate of BDNF expression were correlated with the score of HAMD-24 ( r=-0.35, P=0.038) and performance intelligence quotient of WMS ( r=0.40, P=0.022). Conclusions:BDNF may be used as a therapeutic marker of Shuganjieyu capsule in the treatment of clinical symptoms and cognitive function of MMD patients, which is used to evaluate the efficacy of antidepressants.
4.Analysis of standardized training needs of new nurses in Yunnan Province
Zhuangzhi ZHOU ; Yao CHEN ; Shuang LU ; Xin WEN ; Junxia HU ; Na WANG ; Rui SHI ; Baofeng DUAN
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2021;37(36):2872-2877
Objective:To investigate the standardized training needs of new nurses in Yunnan province and provide scientific basis for the formulation of standardized training programs for new nurses.Methods:From December 2019 to September 2020, nurses from all 5 provincial tertiary Class A hospitals in Yunnan Province were selected as the research objects. A questionnaire survey was conducted among 712 nurses selected by the convenience sampling method, among which 456 were new nurses and 256 were senior nurses. The questionnaire was designed by the research team based on the Training Outline for Newly Recruited Nurses, which mainly included three dimensions of knowledge, skills and attitude.Results:The total score of new nurses and senior nurses on standardized training requirements for new nurses were (575.32 ± 85.76) points and (583.16 ± 86.32) points, which were above the average level. There was no statistically significant difference between the scores of training theme needs of new nurses and those of senior nurses ( t value was -1.168, P>0.05). Conclusions:The total score of standardized training needs of new nurses is above the average level, and the demand for knowledge dimension in standardized training of new nurses is the strongest. It is suggested to develop a systematic and scientific standardized training plan for new nurses according to the training needs and training methods.
5.Clinical Significance of Detection of ZIC1 Promoter Methylation in Peripheral Blood and Cancer Tissues of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Patients
Yao XU ; Shiguo LIU ; Chang ZHANG ; Li ZHANG ; Shan JIANG ; Junxia ZHANG ; Li PENG
Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2021;48(4):354-357
Objective To investigate the methylation status of ZIC1 gene in peripheral blood and lung cancer tissues of NSCLC patients and its prognostic significance. Methods We took the peripheral blood, cancer tissues and adjacent tissues of 95 NSCLC patients. The peripheral blood of 95 healthy people was taken as control group. MSP was used to compare the detection rate of ZIC1 methylation between peripheral blood and cancer tissues. And we analyzed the correlation of ZIC1 methylation in peripheral blood and cancer tissues with the clinicopathological factors of NSCLC patients. Results The methylation detection rates of ZIC1 in peripheral blood and lung cancer tissues in NSCLC patients were significantly higher than those in peripheral blood of healthy people and adjacent tissues of NSCLC patients (
6. Effect of nano-silica dust exposure on gene expression of macrophages
Junxia LI ; Haoyu YIN ; Jiaqi TIAN ; Sanqiao YAO ; Lin ZHANG ; Qingfeng ZHAI
China Occupational Medicine 2020;47(05):533-538
OBJECTIVE: To detect the expression of differential expression genes(DEGs) on microarray chips of macrophages exposed to nano-silicon dioxide(SiO_2) dust, and to screen the leading signaling pathway of nano-SiO_2 dust exposure-related diseases. METHODS: The gene chip GSE13005 of RAW264.7 macrophage intervened by nano-SiO_2 dust was obtained from the public gene chip database developed by the National Center for Biotechnology Information. The macrophages in the control group were cultured in complete medium without adding SiO_2 dust, whereas the macrophages in the exposure group were treated with SiO_2 dust with the final concentrations of 5, 20, and 50 mg/L. The gene expression data of macrophages was analyzed by RMA Express 1.2.0 software and R language 3.5.1. The Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG) was used to screen DEGs and perform gene ontology(GO) enrichment analysis on related genes and signaling pathways. RESULTS: A total of 67 DEGs of macrophages were screened after SiO_2 dust treatment, of which 48 genes were up-regulated and 19 genes were down-regulated. GO enrichment analysis results showed that the main functional items of participating DEGs were reaction of amine, regulation of viral genome replication,negative regulation of amino acid transport, ovulation, bronchodilator response, chemokine activity, negative regulation of muscle cell differentiation, response to lack of amino acid, positive regulation of glomerular mesangial cell proliferation, and positive regulation of vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation. KEGG signaling pathway analysis results suggested that DEGs could function through 7 signaling pathways including nuclear transcription factor-κB(NF-κB) signaling pathway, p53 signaling pathway, glioma, melanoma, toll-like receptor signaling pathway, renal cell carcinoma and salmonella infection. Further functional enrichment revealed that NF-κB signaling pathway changed most significantly after macrophages were exposed to nano-SiO_2 dust. CONCLUSION: Exposure to nano-SiO_2 could induce the abnormal expression of 67 genes in macrophages. The genes that participated in macrophage activation process induced by nano-SiO_2 dust exposure are related to NF kappa B signaling pathway.
7.RNF213 gene polymorphisms and susceptibility of intracranial vascular stenosis disease: a meta-analysis
Xingmei YAO ; Xin LIAO ; Junxia YAN
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2016;24(10):865-871
Objective To investigate the correlation between RNF213 gene polymorphisms (rs112735431,rs138130613,and rs148731719) and the susceptibility of intracranial vascular stenosis disease.Methods The literature of studies on the correlation between RNF213 gene polymorphisms and intracranial vascular stenosis disease was collected according to the related databases.Using the Stata 12.0 software and selecting suitable genetic model,the heterogeneity was analyzed and the pooled odds ratio (OR) and its 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated.Results A total of 12 articles were included after screening.The result of meta-analysis showed that the rs112735431 polymorphism had a significant correlation with the susceptibility of moyamoya disease (MMD) in all genetic models,especially the most significant dominant model (AA + GA genotype vs.GG genotype:OR 101.46,95% CI 59.41-173.27;P <0.001),at the same time,the polymorphism of this site also had significant correlation with the nonMMD intracranial large artery stenosis/occlusion (AA + GA genotype vs.GG genotype:OR 13.82,95% CI 4.48-42.61;P< 0.001);the rs138130613 polymorphism had significant correlation with the susceptibility of MMD in Chinese population (OR 5.01,95% CI 1.57-15.98;P=0.006);and no correlation between the rs148731719 polymorphism and the susceptibility of MMD was observed.Conclusions The RNF213 gene rs112735431 polymorphism is a susceptible factor of MMD,at the same time,the polymorphism of this site is also associated with the formation of non-MMD intracranial large artery stenosis.Systematic study on the molecular function of RNF213 may have important significance for diagnosis and treatment of such vascular stenosis diseases.
8.Over-expression of human ribonuclease inhibitor suppresses invasion and migration of transplanted bladder cancer
Jing SHU ; Yuan JIANG ; Xue YAO ; Junxia CHEN
Chongqing Medicine 2015;(36):5057-5060
Objective To investigate the effect of over-expression of human ribonuclease inhibitor suppresses invasion and migration of transplanted bladder cancer .Methods The T24 cells were stably transfected with pIRES2-EGFP-RI and pIRES2-EG-FP plasmid respectively .Using the cell transfected with pIRES2-EGFP and untransfected cell as controls .and the positive clones were screened by G418 ,respectively ;Tumor cells of the three groups at 2 × 106 were respectively injected into the back of BALB/C nude mice to establish the xenograft models .Change of micro-blood vessels in tumor tissue and expression of CD31 were detected by Immunohisto-chemical and HE staining .Immunohisto-chemical assay was used to detect the expression of RI ,MMP-2 ,MMP-9 ,E-cadherin ,N-cadherin ,Vimentin ,Snail ,Slug ,Twist in the tumors .Results Animal experiment showed that the T24-RI cells group significantly inhibited the growth of bladder cancer compared with the other two control groups .Compared with the T24 and T24 vector cells groups ,the microvessel density in tumor tissue of T24-RI group was notably reduced and the expressions of MMP-2 , MMP-9 ,N-cadherin ,Vimentin ,Snail ,Slug ,Twist significantly were decreased simultaneously ,while the expressions of RI and E-cadherin were increased .Conclusion up-regulation RI can inhibit the growth of transplanted bladder cancer in nude mice by decrea-sing the expression of invasion protein and EM T protein .
9.A Small-scale Study on Genomic Copy Number Variation in Yang-deficiency Constitution Subjects
Shilin YAO ; Zuzhi ZHANG ; Junxia WU ; Nan CHENG ; Xia XU ; Guangyan XIE ; Jian CAO
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2013;(11):4-7,60
Objective To explore the genetic mechanism of Yang-deficiency constitution by detecting genomic copy number variations (CNVs). Methods Thirty cases of Yang-deficiency constitution and 30 cases of balanced constitution were included according to the standards of Classification and Determination of Constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine. DNA was extracted from white blood cells in peripheral blood. A genome-wide association study was conducted by using Affymetrix SNP 6.0 platform. CNVs of each sample were analyzed using PennyCNV software. The Yang-deficiency constitution-specific copy number variation regions (CNVRs) of each autosome were identified. CNVR-related genes and their annotations were searched at online Human Genome Browser. Results The mean number of CNVs in balanced constitution group was 12.63±3.39, ranging from 8 to 20. After stepwise elimination of two Yang-deficiency constitution subjects, the mean number of CNVs in Yang-deficiency constitution group was 15.04±8.95, ranging from 2 to 38. A total of 26 CNVRs were identified from 28 Yang-deficiency constitution subjects, including 19 duplicated CNVRs, 6 deleted CNVRs, and 1 mixed type CNVR. Most CNVRs were shared by a few Yang-deficiency constitution subjects, and only 7 CNVRs were shared by more than 5 Yang-deficiency constitution subjects. The functions of representative genes in Yang-deficiency constitution-specific CNVRs were related with extracellular and intracellular signal transduction, metabolic regulation, and immune response, etc. Conclusion Yang-deficiency constitution subjects have some specific genomic CNVs, which might result in Yang-deficiency constitution phenotypes by influencing the expression of genes associated with extracellular and intracellular signal transduction, material metabolism (energy metabolism), and immune response, etc.
10.Apoptosis of leukemia Molt-4 cells induced by resveratrol and effect of WAVE1 gene expression
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2011;20(7):389-391,394
Objective To investigate the possible mechanism of apoptosis effect induced by resveratrol in human acute T lymphoblast leukemia Molt-4 cells. Methods MTT method was used to analyze the inhibition rate. The cell cycle and apoptosis percentage of Molt-4 cells treated with resveratrol were detected by flow cytometry. The expression of WAVE1 mRNA was assessed by semi-quantitative RT-PCR. Results After treated with 12.5, 25.0, 50.0, 100.0, 200.0μmol/L resveratrol for 24, 48 and 72 hours, the inhibitory effects were at 29.32 %, 36.11 %, 53.92 %, 62.50 %, and 74.98 %, respectively. Resveratrol was able to inhibit the proliferation of Molt-4 cells in a time-dependent and dose-dependent manner (F =33.614, P <0.05).Compared with control group, after treated with 50.0, 100.0 μmol/L resveratrol for 48 h, the cell number in S phase of Molt-4 cells was 68.6 % and 78.1 %, respectively, and the cell cycle was arrested at S phase (F = 19.453, P < 0.01) after treated with 50.0, 100.0 μmol/L resveratrol for 48 h, the ratio of WAVE1/GAPDH was 0.356±0.03, 0.382±0.05. Compared with control group 0.586±0.06, the ratio of WAVE1/GAPDH was decreased (F =8.950, P <0.01). Conclusion Resveratrol could induce the cells to undergo apoptosis, which was probably related to downregulation the expression of WAVE1.

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