1.Mechanism of Agrimoniae Herba and Coptidis Rhizoma in Inhibiting Colorectal Cancer by Regulating Chaperone-mediated Autophagy
Yaping HE ; Minyan HOU ; Haiyan PENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(18):61-71
ObjectiveTo observe the effects of Agrimoniae Herba and Coptidis Rhizoma(XHC-HL) on the proliferation, migration, invasion, apoptosis, and autophagy of colorectal tumor cells and explore the mechanism of Agrimoniae Herba and Coptidis Rhizoma in inhibiting colorectal cancer by regulating chaperone-mediated autophagy(CMA). MethodXHC-HL-containing serum was prepared, and human colorectal cancer cell lines HT29 and LOVO were cultivated and divided into blank group (20% blank serum), low XHC-HL groups (5%, 10%, 20% drug-containing serum), and a positive control group using 5-fluorouracil (5-FU). Cell viability was measured using the cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) method. Cell proliferation ability was assessed through 5-ethynyl-2′-deoxyuridine (EdU) staining. Scratch assays and Transwell migration tests were conducted to evaluate cell migration ability, and Transwell invasion assays were used to assess cell invasion ability. Apoptosis rates were determined by flow cytometry, and the impact of XHC-HL on yeast Atg6 homologous 1 (Beclin-1), microtubule-associated protein1 light chain3 Ⅱ (LC3 Ⅱ), and p62 was analyzed via Western blot. The influence of XHC-HL on CMA-related proteins and mRNA was examined using Western blot and real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR). ResultCompared to that in the blank group, the vitality of colorectal cancer cells HT-29 and LOVO was significantly inhibited in XHC-HL groups and the 5-FU group (P<0.01). Compared to that in the blank group, the proliferation of colorectal cancer cells HT-29 and LOVO was significantly inhibited in XHC-HL groups and the 5-FU group (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared to the blank group, there was a significant reduction in cell migration rates (P<0.01), the number of cells migrating to the lower chamber (P<0.01), and the number of invasive cells (P<0.01), as well as and an increase in cell apoptosis (P<0.01) in XHC-HL groups and the 5-FU group (P<0.01). Western blot results indicated that compared to that in the blank group, the expression levels of Beclin-1 and LC3 Ⅱ were increased(P<0.05,P<0.01)in XHC-HL groups and the 5-FU group, while the p62 levels were decreased(P<0.05,P<0.01). Furthermore, the protein expression levels of lysosomal associated protein 2A (LAMP2A), heat shock cognate protein 70 (HSC70), and heat-shock protein 90 (HSP90) in XHC-HL groups and the 5-FU group were decreased to varying extents, whereas the expression levels of glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) were elevated (P<0.01). The Real-time PCR results showed that compared to those in the blank group, the mRNA levels of LAMP2A, HSC70, and HSP90 were downregulated in XHC-HL groups and the 5-FU group, and the mRNA expression level of GAPDH was upregulated (P<0.01). ConclusionXHC-HL can inhibit the proliferation, migration, and invasion of colorectal cancer cells by suppressing CMA activity, thus inducing autophagy and promoting apoptosis.
2.Role and mechanism of interleukin-8 in bone regeneration
Peng LUO ; Yi WANG ; Ansu WANG ; Yi DANG ; Yaping MA ; Yi ZHANG ; Xin WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(24):3910-3914
BACKGROUND:Interleukin-8 is an important cytokine that has been found to play an important role in bone regeneration through multiple pathways. OBJECTIVE:To comprehensively review the action mechanism of interleukin-8 effects on bone regeneration to provide ideas for the following studies on interleukin-8. METHODS:By searching the China National Knowledge Infrastructure database for articles published from January 1999 to February 2023 and PubMed database for articles published from January 1985 to February 2023 reporting the role of interleukin-8 in bone-associated cells and vascularisation.Chinese and English search terms were"interleukin-8,bone repair,bone metabolism,mesenchymal stem cells,osteoblasts,osteoclasts,vascularization".The initial review yielded 508 articles in English and Chinese,and a total of 51 articles were included for review and analysis according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:According to the existing research,interleukin-8 can promote bone cell regeneration and assist bone healing through multiple pathways,which is mainly divided into three aspects:(1)Promote the proliferation and differentiation of bone cells such as mesenchymal stem cells and osteoblasts,and promote the development of cells in the direction of promoting bone healing;(2)interleukin-8 can promote angiogenesis and provide sufficient nutrition and oxygen for bone tissue,thus further improving the quality and stability of bone healing.(3)The appearance of interleukin-8 facilitates the expression of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α,vascular endothelial growth factor,and matrix metalloproteinase,which can create a microenvironment conducive to bone regeneration,thus promoting the regeneration and repair of bone tissue.In summary,interleukin-8 plays an important role in bone healing by promoting osteoblast proliferation and differentiation,facilitating angiogenesis and improving the mechanical properties of bone regeneration,as well as influencing bone metabolism through osteoclasts,mesenchymal stem cells,and other action sites.
3.Epidemiological investigation and genetic variation analysis of field porcine pseud-orabies virus from Hunan Province
Yaping DU ; Guohua PENG ; Mingying LONG ; Shuling LIAO ; Kaili TAN ; Yujun ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2024;44(7):1356-1361
We investigated the prevalence and genetic variation of porcine pseudorabies virus(PRV)in Hunan Province.A total of 18 861 serum samples and 1 725 suspected PRV-infected tissue sam-ples were collected from Hunan Province from 2021 to 2022.ELISA and qPCR assays were used to detect PRV-gE antibodies in serum samples and the PRV-gE nucleic acids in tissue samples.The positive rates of samples in different years and seasons were analyzed correspondingly.Moreover,the gC gene sequences of 15 PRV-positive samples were amplified,sequenced,and analyzed.The results showed that 2 004 serum and 56 tissue samples tested positive,with an average positive rate of 10.74%and 3.25%,respectively.The sequence analysis showed that the nucleotide and ami-no acid sequence identities of the gC gene among 15 PRV-positive samples were 98.4%-100.0%and 98.8%-100.0%,respectively.Further genetic evolution analysis showed that 13 PRV strains belonged to the same branch with the PRV variants,while two strains were clustered into the same branch with the classical PRV strains.The above results indicate that PRV remains widely prevalent in different regions of Hunan Province,and the variant strain is the dominant epi-demic subtype,which provided a scientific basis for exploring the epidemiological characteristics of PRV and the development of vaccines against PR in Hunan Province.
4.Inversion Method of Constitutive Parameters from Plantar Soft Tissues Based on Random Forest and Neural Network Algorithms
Fengtao LI ; Lifang SUN ; Yaping TAO ; Peng YANG ; Mengqiang JI ; Jianbing SANG
Journal of Medical Biomechanics 2024;39(3):476-481
Objective To predict the constitutive parameters of a superelastic model of plantar soft tissues based on random forest(RF)and backpropagation(BP)neural network algorithms to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the method for obtaining constitutive parameters.Methods First,a finite element model for a spherical indentation experiment of plantar soft tissues was established,and the spherical indentation experiment process was simulated to obtain a dataset of nonlinear displacement and indentation force,divided into training and testing sets.The established RF and BP neural network(BPNN)models were trained separately.The constitutive parameters of plantar soft tissues were predicted using experimental data.Finally,the mean square error(MSE)and coefficient of determination(R2)were introduced to evaluate the accuracy of the model prediction,and the effectiveness of the model was verified by comparison with the experimental curves.Results Combining the RF and BPNN models with finite element simulation was an effective and accurate method for determining the superelastic constitutive parameters of plantar soft tissues.After training,the MSE of the RF model reached 1.370 2×10-3,and R2 was 0.982 9,whereas the MSE of the BPNN model reached 4.858 1×10-5,and R2 was 0.999 3.The inverse-determined constitutive parameters of the plantar soft tissues suitable for simulation were obtained.The calculated response curves for the two predicted sets of constitutive parameters were in good agreement with the experimental curves.Conclusions The prediction accuracy for the superelastic constitutive parameters of plantar soft tissues based on an artificial intelligence algorithm model is high,and the relevant research results can be applied to study other mechanical properties of plantar soft tissues.This study provides a new method for obtaining the constitutive parameters of plantar soft tissues and helps to quickly diagnose clinical problems,such as plantar soft tissue lesions.
5.Value of amide proton transfer-weighted imaging with intravoxel incoherent motion imaging for diagnosing and evaluating the differentiation of cervical squamous cell carcinoma
Zhonghong XIN ; Jianhong PENG ; Xiande LU ; Jiang NAN ; Yaping ZHANG ; Zixian CHEN ; Xiaohui WANG ; Jun ZHU ; Junqiang LEI
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2024;58(6):627-632
Objective:To explore the value of amide proton transfer-weighted (APTw) imaging and intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) imaging for diagnosing and evaluating the pathological differentiation of cervix squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC).Methods:This study was a diagnostic trial. Totally 56 patients pathologically diagnosed with CSCC at the First Hospital of Lanzhou University from October 2021 to October 2022 were retrospectively collected, as the CSCC group. And 36 female healthy volunteers who underwent physical examinations at the First Hospital of Lanzhou University from October 2021 to October 2023 were recruited as the control group. CSCC patients were divided into well-moderately differentiated ( n=34) and poorly differentiated groups ( n=22). The region of interest was placed in the lesions of CSCC group and normal cervical stroma of control group, and the quantitative parameters for asymmetric magnetization transfer ratio (MTR asym) of APTw imaging and pure diffusion coefficient (D), false diffusion coefficient (D *) and perfusion fraction (f) for IVIM were obtained. The independent sample t test was used to compare the differences in quantitative parameters between the two groups, the logistic regression model was used to establish combined parameters for the quantitative parameters with statistical significance between the two groups. The receiver operator characteristic curve was used to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of single quantitative parameters and combined parameters to distinguish the CSCC group from the control group, and the well-moderately differentiated group from the poorly differentiated group in CSCC patients. The area under the curve (AUC) was compared using the DeLong test. Results:There were significant differences in MTR asym, D and f between CSCC group and control group ( t=-9.79, 10.09, 11.35, P<0.001). Also, significant differences were found for MTR asym and D between the well-moderately differentiated and poorly differentiated group ( t=4.11, -3.76, P<0.001). There was no significant difference in other quantitative parameters ( P>0.05). When comparing the CSCC group and control group, the AUC (95% CI) of MTR asym, D, f and combined parameter (MTR asym+D+f) were 0.887 (0.804-0.944), 0.940 (0.871-0.979), 0.968 (0.909-0.993), 0.995 (0.950-1.000). The AUC of the combined parameter was higher than those of MTR asym and D, with statistical significance ( Z=3.07, 2.06, P=0.002, 0.040). When comparing the well-moderately differentiated and poorly differentiated group, the AUC (95% CI) of MTR asym, D, and combined parameter (MTR asym+D) were 0.789 (0.660-0.887), 0.775 (0.644-0.876), 0.852 (0.731-0.932). There was no significant difference between each two AUCs ( P>0.05). Conclusion:The quantitative parameters of APTw and IVIM imaging can be used to diagnose and preliminarily evaluate the pathological differentiation of CSCC. Joint parameters can improve the diagnostic efficiency of CSCC.
6.Development and validation of a Behavioral Decision-making Scale for Glycemic Management in Pregnant Women with Gestational Diabetes
Yumei PENG ; Huiying KE ; Meijing ZHAO ; Lili LIU ; Baoyuan XIE ; Yumei CHEN ; Yaping XIE ; Huifen ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(22):2766-2773
Objective To develop a Behavioral Decision-making Scale for Glycemic Management in pregnant women with gestational diabetes and to test its reliability and validity.Methods Based on the trans-theoretical model and behavioral decision theory,the test version of the scale was formed through literature review,semi-structured interview,brainstorming,2 rounds of expert consultation and cognitive interview.A total of 560 pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus were recruited from 10 hospitals in Quanzhou,Fujian Province by convenience sampling method from 21 July to November 2023.The data were divided into 2 parts by random number method for exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis.Results The scale included 4 dimensions of"behavioral decision-making motivation""behavioral decision-making influencing factors""behavioral decision-making intention"and"behavioral decision-making effectiveness"with 34 items.The Cronbach's αcoefficient of the total scale was 0.971;the split-half reliability was 0.919;the test-retest reliability was 0.863;the content validity index of the scale was 0.853.The exploratory factor analysis extracted 4 common factors,and the cumulative variance contribution rate was 78.28%.The confirmatory factor analysis showed that the factor structure of the scale was stable.Conclusion The scale has ideal reliability and validity,which can be used to measure the level of glycemic management behavior decision-making of pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus.
7.Expert consensus on clinical practice in perioperative nursing for elderly patients with hip fracture (version 2023)
Mi SONG ; Dan KONG ; Yuan GAO ; Yaping CHEN ; Xiaohua CHEN ; Yi CUI ; Junqin DING ; Leling FENG ; Lili FENG ; Jinli GUO ; Yun HAN ; Jing HU ; Sanlian HU ; Tianwen HUANG ; Yu JIA ; Yan JIN ; Xiangyan KONG ; Haiyan LI ; Hui LI ; Lunlan LI ; Shuixia LI ; Hua LIN ; Juan LIU ; Xuemei LU ; Ning NING ; Lingli PENG ; Lingyun SHI ; Changli WAN ; Jie WANG ; Qi WANG ; Yi WANG ; Ruifeng XU ; Ying YING ; Ping ZHANG ; Shijun ZHANG ; Wenjuan ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2023;39(3):214-222
Hip fracture is considered as the most severe osteoporotic fracture characterized by high disability and mortality in the elderly. Improved surgical techniques and multidisciplinary team play an active role in alleviating prognosis, which places higher demands on perioperative nursing. Dysfunction, complications, and secondary impact of anaesthesia and surgery add more difficulties to clinical nursing. Besides, there still lack clinical practices in perioperative nursing for elderly patients with hip fracture in China. In this context, led by the Orthopedic Nursing Committee of Chinese Nursing Association, the Expert consensus on clinical practice in perioperative nursing for elderly patients with hip fracture ( version 2023) is developed based on the evidence-based medicine. This consensus provides 11 recommendations on elderly patients with hip fracture from aspects of perioperative health education, condition monitoring and inspection, complication risk assessment and prevention, and rehabilitation, in order to provide guiding advices for clinical practice, improve the quality of nursing and ameliorate the prognosis of elderly patients with hip fracture.
8.Estimation of atmospheric environmental radiation capacity in an isotope industrial park
Peng SUN ; Huiping XU ; Juan HUANG ; Yuan YAN ; Yaping FU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2023;32(3):303-310
Objective To study and estimate the public dose constraint and the atmospheric radiation capacity of an isotope industrial park, and to provide a basis for management of radioactive effluent discharge in isotope industrial parks. Methods We collected the natural environment data, meteorological data, and population distribution and dietary data as well as the source terms of radioactive airborne effluents of an isotope industrial park. The public dose constraint value of the isotope industrial park was determined based on the natural environmental radiation hazard level. The atmospheric environmental radiation capacity of the industrial park was estimated by the all-pathways method. Results The public dose constraint value of the industrial park was 0.2 mSv/a. At the end of industrial park planning, the maximum individual effective dose to the public caused by airborne effluent discharge was 1.07×10−6 Sv/a, which accounted for 0.54% of the public dose constraint value. The proportions of discharges of airborne radionuclides to respective environmental radiation capacities ranged from 0.04% to 4.34%. Conclusion The determined public dose constraint value of the isotope industrial park can be used as the total radiation capacity of the regional atmospheric environment to constrain the discharge of radioactive effluents. The environmental radiation capacity of each radionuclide can be estimated by the all-pathways method considering the comprehensive impact of radionuclide discharges, which is suitable for the control and management of isotope production enterprises in industrial parks.
9.Standardized nomenclature of oral microorganisms in Chinese: the 2023 update
Yuqing LI ; Xian PENG ; Biao REN ; Fuhua YAN ; Yaping PAN ; Feng CHEN ; Wenbin DU ; Jianguo LIU ; Qiang FENG ; Deqin YANG ; Xiaojing HUANG ; Yihuai PAN ; Zhengwei HUANG ; Peihui DING ; Keke ZHANG ; Hongxia LIU ; Xuedong ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2023;58(10):1051-1061
Oral microbial community, as an important part of human microbial community, is closely related to oral and general health. Oral microbiological research has become the forefront of international microbiological research. Standardized and unified nomenclature for oral microorganisms in Chinese is of great significance to support the development of oral medicine research. Standardized translation of microbial names is the basis for writing canonical and authoritative professional textbooks and reference books, which helps students to accurately acquire the characteristics and classifications of oral microbes. Unified translation of oral microorganisms is also conducive to academic communication and cooperation, and plays an important role in oral health education and science popularization, which enables oral microbiology knowledge to be accurately disseminated to the public. Therefore, in order to standardize the words in scientific research, funding application, publications, academic exchanges and science popularization within the field of oral medicine, we have fully discussed and revised the Chinese names of oral microorganisms in 2017 edition and ones of newly discovered oral microbes, finally reaching a consensus to form the 2023 edition of Chinese names of oral microorganisms.
10.Radiation dose estimation and protective measure discussion of 241Am-Be neutron source logging
Yaping FU ; Yuan YAN ; Zhengwei YU ; Liangping CHEN ; Linghai KONG ; Peng SUN
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2022;31(2):167-171
Objective To investigate the radiation dose to operators in the process of 241Am-Be neutron source logging, and discuss neutron source management and protective measures for operators in well logging. Methods Through on-site observation and measurement of 241Am-Be neutron source logging in a company, we obtained the surface γ dose rate and neutron dose rate of the neutron source, as well as the operating time and distance of various processes including source taking, transfer, and loading, calculated the radiation dose to operators in various processes, and analyzed the source and proportion of the personal effective dose to operators. Results The effective doses of neutron irradiation and γ irradiation were 94.17 μSv and 2.72 μSv, respectively, for the combined processes of source tank inspection, transfer, and detection; 36.66 μSv and 24.08 μSv, respectively, for source loading and unloading; and 130.83 μSv and 26.80 μSv, respectively, for the whole neutron source logging process. The total annual effective dose of neutron source logging was 15.78 mSv, as estimated by logging 100 times per year. Conclusion In the process of 241Am-Be neutron source logging in the company, the effective dose to operators mainly arises from neutron irradiation. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen neutron source management and take effective protective measures against neutron radiation.

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