1.Exploring Vascular Recruitment in Tracheobronchial Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma from Perspective of Abnormal Collateral
Jun TENG ; Lei LI ; Junyan XIA ; Yi LUO ; Qinyan HONG ; Shuiping CHEN ; Hongwu WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(6):260-269
Tracheobronchial adenoid cystic carcinoma (TACC) is a low-grade malignant tumor originating from the airway mucosa. Despite its slow progression,it is characterized by high invasiveness,frequent recurrence,and a strong tendency for metastasis. Preclinical studies have shown that vascular-targeted therapy holds significant potential. However,an effective systemic treatment for TACC has not been established yet. This study explored TACC from the perspective of "Feiji" in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as the starting point. It deeply investigated the mechanisms of abnormal collaterals and tumor vascular recruitment and further elaborated on the theoretical connection between abnormal collaterals and tumor vascular recruitment. Firstly,collateral hyperactivity led to disordered and erratic pulmonary collaterals. Their abnormal structures were similar to the disorderly and tortuous nature of tumor (pseudo)angiogenesis. This resulted in imbalances in the functions of circulation,perfusion,and reverse injection of the pulmonary collaterals,and then led to unrestrained collateral dysfunction and the accumulation of pathogenic factors. Secondly,the remodeling of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in TACC were critical processes in vascular co-option (VCO),representing the micro-level manifestation of the displacement of nutrient and defense. During this process,ECM remodeling made TACC cells more likely to hijack normal blood vessels,creating a complex vascular microenvironment conducive to tumor growth. In terms of treatment,this study proposed a TCM strategy of "regulating collaterals to expel pathogenic factors and nourishing collaterals to strengthen the healthy Qi",and listed potential TCM. These were intended to regulate the Qi and blood in the collaterals,repair the functions of abnormal collaterals,and intervene in the vascular recruitment process of TACC. Future research should focus on improving the TCM clinical syndrome characteristics of TACC. Through modern molecular biology techniques,it is necessary to deeply analyze the micro-level pattern of vascular recruitment in TACC. This would enrich the understanding of the profound connection between abnormal collaterals and tumor vascular recruitment,providing empirical evidence for TCM-targeted therapies for vascular recruitment in TACC.
2.Study on toxicity-reducing and efficacy-enhancing effects of Polygala tenuifolia compatibility on sand-ironing Strychnos nux-vomica
Yi SUI ; Guo FENG ; Gang LIU ; Keyan LIU ; Xuehao WEI ; Minggang TENG ; Wei LI ; Caiyao HAN ; Yan LEI
China Pharmacy 2025;36(10):1197-1201
OBJECTIVE To explore the effects of Polygala tenuifolia compatibility on toxicity, anti-inflammatory and analgesic efficacy of sand-ironing Strychnos nux-vomica (SS). METHODS The preparation of SS single decoction, SS-P. tenuifolia core-removed (PC) (1∶2.5) or (1∶5) combined decoction, and SS-PC (1∶5) mixture were carried out to investigate their median lethal dose (LD50). Using aspirin as positive control, the number of writhing movements, analgesic rate, pain latency, ear swelling degree and inflammation inhibition rate induced by the above-mentioned medicinal liquids in mice were compared. The contents of the active and toxic components, strychnine and brucine, in the above-mentioned medicinal liquids were also determined. RESULTS The LD50 values of SS single decoction, SS-PC (1∶2.5) combined decoction, SS-PC (1∶5) combined decoction and SS- PC (1∶5) mixture were 302.00, 614.47, 1 445.44 and 1 778.28 mg/kg, respectively. Compared with control group, the number of writhing movements and ear swelling degree in the mice of the above-mentioned medicinal liquid groups were reduced or decreased significantly (P<0.05 or P<0.01); pain latency [at 90 and 120 minutes in the SS single decoction group, at 60 and 90 minutes in the SS-PC (1∶2.5) combined decoction group, and at 60,90, 120 minutes in the SS-PC (1∶5) combined decoction group and SS-PC (1∶5) mixture group] was significantly prolonged (P<0.05 or P<0.01); analgesic rates of the respective medicinal liquids were 39.30%, 70.87%, 80.00% and 82.46%, and inflammation inhibition rates were 38.08%,TD 57.89%, 76.47% and 50.46%; analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of combined decoction and mixture were generally better than those of the single decoction (P<0.05 or P<0.01). In the above-mentioned four medicinal liquids, the total contents of strychnine were 0.71%, 0.42%, 0.47% and 0.64%, and the total contents of brucine were 0.88%, 0.63%, 0.57% and 0.88%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The combination of P. tenuifolia can reduce the toxicity of SS and enhance its anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. Moreover, there is a tendency for the toxicity-reducing and efficacy-enhancing effects to increase with the increasing dosage of P. tenuifolia. Additionally, the combined decoction of SS and P. tenuifolia can reduce the contents of the active and toxic components, strychnine and brucine, in SS.
3.Hydralazine represses Fpn ubiquitination to rescue injured neurons via competitive binding to UBA52
Shengyou LI ; Xue GAO ; Yi ZHENG ; Yujie YANG ; Jianbo GAO ; Dan GENG ; Lingli GUO ; Teng MA ; Yiming HAO ; Bin WEI ; Liangliang HUANG ; Yitao WEI ; Bing XIA ; Zhuojing LUO ; Jinghui HUANG
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2024;14(1):86-99
A major impedance to neuronal regeneration after peripheral nerve injury(PNI)is the activation of various programmed cell death mechanisms in the dorsal root ganglion.Ferroptosis is a form of pro-grammed cell death distinguished by imbalance in iron and thiol metabolism,leading to lethal lipid peroxidation.However,the molecular mechanisms of ferroptosis in the context of PNI and nerve regeneration remain unclear.Ferroportin(Fpn),the only known mammalian nonheme iron export protein,plays a pivotal part in inhibiting ferroptosis by maintaining intracellular iron homeostasis.Here,we explored in vitro and in vivo the involvement of Fpn in neuronal ferroptosis.We first delineated that reactive oxygen species at the injury site induces neuronal ferroptosis by increasing intracellular iron via accelerated UBA52-driven ubiquitination and degradation of Fpn,and stimulation of lipid peroxidation.Early administration of the potent arterial vasodilator,hydralazine(HYD),decreases the ubiquitination of Fpn after PNI by binding to UBA52,leading to suppression of neuronal cell death and significant ac-celeration of axon regeneration and motor function recovery.HYD targeting of ferroptosis is a promising strategy for clinical management of PNI.
4.Role of TRPV1 in Cardiovascular Disease and the Related Progress of Traditional Chinese Medicine Research
Hongying LYU ; Mingshuang HOU ; Guanjun JIA ; Yushun KOU ; Mengyao LI ; Yongxiang LI ; Jing XU ; Qianqian CHEN ; Zhengjie TENG ; Lin YI
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2024;41(4):556-566
Transient receptor potential vanilloid-1(TRPV1) channel is a non-selective ligand-gated cationic channel with multiple activation mechanisms in the transient receptor potential subfamily. In recent years, a large number of studies have found that TRPV1 plays an important role in the field of cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and atherosclerosis. With the in-depth study of traditional Chinese medicine, it has been found that Chinese medicine monomers and their active components can activate or inhibit TRPV1 channels, which has certain potential in the study of cardiovascular diseases. In this paper, the role of TRPV1 channel in cardiovascular diseases and the research progress of traditional Chinese medicine prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases based on TRPV1 channel are reviewed, in order to provide new ideas for prevention and treatment of cardiovascular system diseases.
5.Association between 24 h activity behaviors and physical health among primary school students in Tianjin
TANG Yi, LU Donglei, TONG Li, TENG Jianqiang, ZHAO Yanan, CAO Liquan
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(12):1713-1717
Objective:
To analyze the association of 24 h activity behaviors and physical health of primary school students, so as to provide a reference for promoting the physical health of children and adolescents.
Methods:
From May to June, 2023, by stratified random sampling method, 583 primary school students aged 7-12 were selected from Tianjin for physical health examination. ActiGraph GT3X+ was used to measure their 24 h activity behaviors for 7 d, and their mental health and 24 h activity behaviors were analyzed by gender and grade. LASSO regression was applied for assessing the impact of 24 h activity on their health.
Results:
The compliance rate of seated forward bending (93.12%) were higher in boys than girls (91.86%), and the differences were statistically significant ( χ 2=4.53, P <0.05). Sleep time ( β =0.06), light intensity physical activity (LPA) time ( β =0.11), and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) time ( β =0.14) were positively correlated with physical fitness, whereas sedentary behavior (SB) time ( β =-0.08) were negatively correlated with physical fitness, and MVPA time had a positive effect on physical health of children and adolescents, followed by LPA time; while sleep time also had a positive effect , and SB time had a negative effect ( P <0.05).
Conclusions
Primary school students are generally faced with low physical activity level and high SB time, and MVPA and LPA have a significant impact on physical health. Therefore, it is crucial to develop personalized and differentiated physical activity promotion policies and interventions for primary school students with different classmates and gender.
6.Effect of urine mixing degree on 24-hour urinary total protein in patients with chronic kidney disease based on generalized estimating equation
Shanfang QIU ; Weiwei WU ; Yang LI ; Yi FANG ; Xiaoyan JIAO ; Wenqi SHAO ; Shuan ZHAO ; Jie TENG ; Jieru CAI ; Xiaoqiang DING
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2024;31(3):428-432
Objective To explore the effect of urine mixing degree on 24-hour urinary total protein(24 h UTP)in patients with chronic kidney disease(CKD).Methods From October 1,2023 to December 31,2023,30 hospitalized patients who needed to complete 24 h UTP testing in Zhongshan Hospital,Fudan University were selected.A 5 L unified container was used to collect urine for 24 hours.After collection and one hour's standing,the urine sample was divided into upper,middle,and lower equal parts according to volume,which was defined as direct-sampling group.Then,the urine samples were fully mixed with a magnetic stirrer and sampled again according to the above-mentioned three-equal sampling method,which was defined as mixed-sampling group.The generalized estimating equation was used to compare the urinary protein concentration before and after mixing and at different sampling location.Results The results of generalized estimating equation showed that after controlling the variable"sampling position",there was no significant difference in urinary protein concentration between the direct-sampling group and the mixed-sampling group.After controlling the variable"mixing method",there was still no significant difference in urinary protein concentration at different sampling positions.After adjusting the covariates such as age,gender,and estimated glomerular filtration rate(eGFR),the results were consistent.Conclusions With standard protocol,the entire 24-hour urine sample is a relatively even-distributed solution.After the total urine collection is completed,the temporary sample can be directly extracted from any level of the original urine within 1 hour,and the urine protein concentration of the sample multiplied by the urine volume can reflect the 24 h UTR.
7.Effects of saphenous nerve combined with posterior capsular block of knee joint on stress response,analgesic effect and joint function recovery after total knee arthroplasty
Teng-Chen FENG ; Jia-Yi WANG ; Jie YAO ; Ji-Bo ZHAO ; Xiao-Jia SUN ; Fu-Long LI
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2024;33(6):509-513
Objective To investigate the effects of saphenous nerve combined with posterior capsular block of knee joint on stress response,analgesic effect and joint function recovery of patients after total knee arthroplasty.Methods A total of 98 patients who received total knee arthroplasty in our hospital from January 2021 to January 2022 were selected and divided into the observation group(received saphenous nerve combined with posterior capsular block of knee joint)and the control group(received saphenous nerve block)by random number table,with 49 patients in each group.The visual analogue scale(VAS)score of resting and dynamic pain 6 hours,12 hours and 24 hours after surgery of patients in the two groups were compared.The range of knee joint motion before surgery,3 days,5 days and 7 days after surgery of patients in the two groups were compared.The stress indexes[cortisol(Cor),adrenocorticotropic hormone(ACTH)],and pain mediator indexs[calcitonin gene-related peptide(CGRP),beta-endorphins(β-EP),6-keto prostaglandin E1α(6-Keto-pGE1α),substance P(SP)]before surgery,4 hours,12 hours,24 hours,and 48 hours after surgery of patients in the two groups were compared.The occurrence of adverse reactions during treatment of patients in the two groups were recorded.Results There were statistically significant differences in the resting and dynamic VAS scores at different time points of patients in the two groups in terms of time factors,inter-group factors and interaction factors(P<0.05).There were statistically significant differences in the range of knee joint motion at different time points of patients in the two groups in terms of time factors,inter-group factors and interaction factors(P<0.05).There were statistically significant differences in the Cor and ACTH contents at different time points of patients in the two groups in terms of time factors,inter-group factors and interaction factors(P<0.05).There were statistically significant differences in the contents of β-EP,SP,CGRP and 6-keto-PGE1α at different time points of patients in the two groups in terms of time factors,inter-group factors and interaction factors(P<0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion Saphenous nerve combined with posterior capsular block of knee joint for total knee arthroplasty can reduce patients' stress response,enhance postoperative analgesic effect,and improve the early motor function,with high safety.
8.Artificial intelligence federated learning system based on chest X-ray films for pathogen diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia in children
Ziyi WEI ; Yi TANG ; Ze TENG ; Hongfeng LI ; Yun PENG ; Jiangfeng CAO ; Tianzi GAO ; Heng ZHANG ; Hongbin HAN
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2024;21(6):368-373
Objective To explore the value of artificial intelligence federated learning system based on chest X-ray films for pathogen diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia(CAP)in children.Methods Totally 900 cases of CAP children from 2 hospitals were retrospectively enrolled,including bacterial,viral and mycoplasma CAP(each n=300),and chest posteroanterior X-ray films were collected.Meanwhile,chest posteroanterior X-ray films of 5856 children from the publicly available dataset GWCMCx were collected,including 4273 CAP images and 1583 healthy chest images.All above 6756 images were divided into training set(n=5359)and validation set(n=1397)at the ratio of 8∶2.Then a pathogen diagnosis model of children CAP was established based on attention mechanism.Binary and ternary diagnostic algorithms were designed,and federated deployment training was performed.The efficacy of this system for pathogen diagnosis of children CAP was analyzed and compared with DenseNet model.Results Based on all data,the accuracy of the obtained artificial intelligence federated learning system model for diagnosing children CAP was 97.00%,with the area under the curve(AUC)of 0.990.Based on hospital data,the AUC of this system using single imaging data and clinical-imaging data for pathogen diagnosis of children CAP was 0.858 and 0.836,respectively,both better than that of DenseNet model(0.740,both P<0.05).Conclusion The artificial intelligence federated learning system based on chest X-ray films could be used for pathogen diagnosis of children CAP.
9.Analysis of Therapeutic Efficacy and Adverse Prognostic Factors of Secondary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Ning WANG ; Fei-Li CHEN ; Yi-Lan HUANG ; Xin-Miao JIANG ; Xiao-Juan WEI ; Si-Chu LIU ; Yan TENG ; Lu PAN ; Ling HUANG ; Han-Guo GUO ; Zhan-Li LIANG ; Wen-Yu LI
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2024;32(5):1420-1426
Objective:To explore the therapeutic efficacy and prognostic factors of induction therapy for secondary central nervous system lymphoma(SCNSL).Methods:Clinical data of patients diagnosed with SCNSL from 2010 to 2021 at Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital were retrospectively collected.A retrospective cohort study was performed on all and grouped patients to analyze the efficacy and survival.Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to explore the adverse prognostic factors.Results:Thirty-seven diffuse large B-cell lymphoma patients with secondary central involvement were included in the research.Their 2-year overall survival(OS)rate was 46.01%and median survival time was 18.1 months.The 2-year OS rates of HD-MTX group and TMZ group were 34.3%and 61%,median survival time were 8.7 and 38.3 months,and median progression-free survival time were 8.1 and 47 months,respectively.Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that age,sex,IPI,Ann Arbor stage were correlated with patient survival time.The median survival time of patients with CD79B,KMT2D,CXCR4.ERBB2,TBL1XR1,BTG2,MYC,MYD88,and PIM1 mutations was 8.2 months,which was lower than the overall level.Conclusion:HD-MTX combined with TMZ as the first-line strategy may improve patient prognosis,and early application of gene sequencing is beneficial for evaluating prognosis.
10.Analysis of Genes Related to Platelet Activation in Essential Thrombocythemia Based on Transcriptomics
Yan SUN ; Er-Peng YANG ; Yu-Meng LI ; Ji-Cong NIU ; Pei ZHAO ; Wei-Yi LIU ; Zhuo CHEN ; Ming-Jing WANG ; Teng FAN ; Xiao-Mei HU
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2024;32(6):1814-1821
Objective:To analyze the genes related to platelet activation in essential thrombocythemia (ET)based on transcriptome sequencing technology (RNA-seq ),and to explore the potential targets related to ET thrombosis. Methods:Blood samples from ET patients and healthy individuals were collected for RNA-seq,and differentially expressed lncRNAs,miRNAs,and mRNAs were selected to construct a lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA regulatory network. Differential mRNAs in the regulatory network were enriched and analyzed using Gene Ontology (GO ) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG).The real-time PCR method was applied to validate differential mRNAs on crucial signaling pathways.Results:A total of 32 lncRNAs (3 up-regulated,29 down-regulated),16 miRNAs (8 up-regulated,8 down-regulated),and 35 mRNAs (27 up-regulated,8 down-regulated)were identified as differentially expressed.Among them,5 lncRNAs,12 miRNAs,and 19 mRNAs constituted the regulatory network.KEGG enrichment analysis showed that the differential mRNAs were related to the platelet activation signaling pathway,and there were 6 differential mRNAs related to platelet activation,namely F2R,ITGA2B,ITGB1,ITGB3,PTGS1,and GP1 BB,which were all up-regulated in their expression.RT-PCR results showed that the expression of five mRNAs including F2R,ITGA2B,ITGB1,ITGB3,and GP1BB were upregulated in ET patients compared with healthy subjects,and consistent with RNA-seq results,while PTGS1 expression was not significantly different.Conclusion:Differential mRNAs in ET patients are related to the platelet activation pathway,and F2R,ITGA2B,ITGB1,ITGB3,and GP1BB mRNAs may serve as novel targets associated with platelet activation in ET.


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