1.Enzyme-directed Immobilization Strategies for Biosensor Applications
Xing-Bao WANG ; Yao-Hong MA ; Yun-Long XUE ; Xiao-Zhen HUANG ; Yue SHAO ; Yi YU ; Bing-Lian WANG ; Qing-Ai LIU ; Li-He ZHANG ; Wei-Li GONG
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2025;52(2):374-394
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Immobilized enzyme-based enzyme electrode biosensors, characterized by high sensitivity and efficiency, strong specificity, and compact size, demonstrate broad application prospects in life science research, disease diagnosis and monitoring, etc. Immobilization of enzyme is a critical step in determining the performance (stability, sensitivity, and reproducibility) of the biosensors. Random immobilization (physical adsorption, covalent cross-linking, etc.) can easily bring about problems, such as decreased enzyme activity and relatively unstable immobilization. Whereas, directional immobilization utilizing amino acid residue mutation, affinity peptide fusion, or nucleotide-specific binding to restrict the orientation of the enzymes provides new possibilities to solve the problems caused by random immobilization. In this paper, the principles, advantages and disadvantages and the application progress of enzyme electrode biosensors of different directional immobilization strategies for enzyme molecular sensing elements by specific amino acids (lysine, histidine, cysteine, unnatural amino acid) with functional groups introduced based on site-specific mutation, affinity peptides (gold binding peptides, carbon binding peptides, carbohydrate binding domains) fused through genetic engineering, and specific binding between nucleotides and target enzymes (proteins) were reviewed, and the application fields, advantages and limitations of various immobilized enzyme interface characterization techniques were discussed, hoping to provide theoretical and technical guidance for the creation of high-performance enzyme sensing elements and the manufacture of enzyme electrode sensors. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
2.Status of Clinical Practice Guideline Information Platforms
Xueqin ZHANG ; Yun ZHAO ; Jie LIU ; Long GE ; Ying XING ; Simeng REN ; Yifei WANG ; Wenzheng ZHANG ; Di ZHANG ; Shihua WANG ; Yao SUN ; Min WU ; Lin FENG ; Tiancai WEN
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(2):462-471
Clinical practice guidelines represent the best recommendations for patient care. They are developed through systematically reviewing currently available clinical evidence and weighing the relative benefits and risks of various interventions. However, clinical practice guidelines have to go through a long translation cycle from development and revision to clinical promotion and application, facing problems such as scattered distribution, high duplication rate, and low actual utilization. At present, the clinical practice guideline information platform can directly or indirectly solve the problems related to the lengthy revision cycles, decentralized dissemination and limited application of clinical practice guidelines. Therefore, this paper systematically examines different types of clinical practice guideline information platforms and investigates their corresponding challenges and emerging trends in platform design, data integration, and practical implementation, with the aim of clarifying the current status of this field and providing valuable reference for future research on clinical practice guideline information platforms.
3.Analysis of T7 RNA Polymerase: From Structure-function Relationship to dsRNA Challenge and Biotechnological Applications
Wei-Chen NING ; Yu HUA ; Hui-Ling YOU ; Qiu-Shi LI ; Yao WU ; Yun-Long LIU ; Zhen-Xin HU
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2025;52(9):2280-2294
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			T7 RNA polymerase (T7 RNAP) is one of the simplest known RNA polymerases. Its unique structural features make it a critical model for studying the mechanisms of RNA synthesis. This review systematically examines the static crystal structure of T7 RNAP, beginning with an in-depth examination of its characteristic “thumb”, “palm”, and “finger” domains, which form the classic “right-hand-like” architecture. By detailing these structural elements, this review establishes a foundation for understanding the overall organization of T7 RNAP. This review systematically maps the functional roles of secondary structural elements and their subdomains in transcriptional catalysis, progressively elucidating the fundamental relationships between structure and function. Further, the intrinsic flexibility of T7 RNAP and its applications in research are also discussed. Additionally, the review presents the structural diagrams of the enzyme at different stages of the transcription process, and through these diagrams, it provides a detailed description of the complete transcription process of T7 RNAP. By integrating structural dynamics and kinetics analyses, the review constructs a comprehensive framework that bridges static structure to dynamic processes. Despite its advantages, T7 RNAP has a notable limitation: it generates double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) as a byproduct. The presence of dsRNA not only compromises the purity of mRNA products but also elicits nonspecific immune responses, which pose significant challenges for biotechnological and therapeutic applications. The review provides a detailed exploration of the mechanisms underlying dsRNA formation during T7 RNAP catalysis, reviews current strategies to mitigate this issue, and highlights recent progress in the field. A key focus is the semi-rational design of T7 RNAP mutants engineered to minimize dsRNA generation and enhance catalytic performance. Beyond its role in transcription, T7 RNAP exhibits rapid development and extensive application in fields, including gene editing, biosensing, and mRNA vaccines. This review systematically examines the structure-function relationships of T7 RNAP, elucidates the mechanisms of dsRNA formation, and discusses engineering strategies to optimize its performance. It further explores the engineering optimization and functional expansion of T7 RNAP. Furthermore, this review also addresses the pressing issues that currently need resolution, discusses the major challenges in the practical application of T7 RNAP, and provides an outlook on potential future research directions. In summary, this review provides a comprehensive analysis of T7 RNAP, ranging from its structural architecture to cutting-edge applications. We systematically examine: (1) the characteristic right-hand domains (thumb, palm, fingers) that define its minimalistic structure; (2) the structure-function relationships underlying transcriptional catalysis; and (3) the dynamic transitions during the complete transcription cycle. While highlighting T7 RNAP’s versatility in gene editing, biosensing, and mRNA vaccine production, we critically address its major limitation—dsRNA byproduct formation—and evaluate engineering solutions including semi-rationally designed mutants. By synthesizing current knowledge and identifying key challenges, this work aims to provide novel insights for the development and application of T7 RNAP and to foster further thought and progress in related fields. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
4.Study on the synergistic effect and mechanism of curcumin combined with zerumbone on the biological behavior of non-small cell lung cancer cells
Jiaxin LIU ; Yun ZHANG ; Huixian HUANG ; Jianfen LI ; Zhixin YAO
China Pharmacy 2024;35(7):787-792
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			OBJECTIVE To investigate the synergistic effect and mechanism of curcumin (CUR) combined with zerumbone (ZER) on the biological behavior of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) A549 cells. METHODS CCK-8 method and Gin’s formula were used to screen the optimal concentration combination for synergistic effect after the combination of CUR and ZER. The cells were divided into blank group, CUR group, ZER group, and CUR+ZER group. Flow cytometry was used to evaluate cell apoptosis, and clone formation experiment was used to evaluate cell proliferation ability, scratch experiment and Transwell migration experiment were used to evaluate cell migration ability, and Transwell invasion experiment was used to evaluate cell invasion ability. Western blot assay was used to detect the protein expressions of phosphorylated phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (p- PI3K), phosphorylated protein kinase B (p-Akt), and vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A). RESULTS The half inhibitory concentrations of CUR and ZER on A549 cells were approximately 16 and 12 μmol/L, respectively; the drug combination of CUR 8 μmol/L+ZER 6 μmol/L had the highest efficiency enhancement index, with the cell proliferation inhibition rate of (77.41±4.16)%, indicating the most significant synergistic effect. Compared with the CUR and ZER groups, the cell apoptosis rate in the CUR+ZER group was significantly increased (P<0.01), while the cell clone formation rate, cell migration rate, the number of migrating cells, the number of invading cells, and relative expression levels of p-PI3K, p-Akt, and VEGF-A proteins in the cells were significantly reduced (P<0.05 or P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS The combination of CUR and ZER has a synergistic effect, significantly promoting the apoptosis of NSCLC cells, and inhibiting cell proliferation, migration, and invasion. Its potential mechanism may be closely related to the inhibition of the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, thereby down-regulating the protein expression of VEGF-A.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
5.Scutellarin inhibitting BV-2 microglia-mediated neuroinflammation via the cyclic GMP-AMP synthase-stimulator of interferon gene pathway
Zhao-Da DUAN ; Li YANG ; Hao-Lun CHEN ; Teng-Teng LIU ; Li-Yang ZHENG ; Dong-Yao XU ; Chun-Yun WU
Acta Anatomica Sinica 2024;55(2):133-142
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective To explore the effect of scutellarin on lipopolysaccharide(LPS)induced neuroinflammation in BV-2 microglia cells.Methods BV-2 microglia were cultured and randomly divided into 6 groups:control group(Ctrl),cyclic GMP-AMP synthetase(cGAS)inhibitor RU320521 group(RU.521 group),LPS group,LPS+RU.521 group,LPS+scutellarin pretreatment group(LPS+S)and LPS+S+RU.521 group.The expressions of cGAS,stimulator of interferon gene(STING),nuclear factor kappa B(NF-κB),phosphorylated NF-κB(p-NF-κB),neuroinflammatory factors PYD domains-containing protein 3(NLRP3)and tumor necrosis factor α(TNF-α)in BV-2 microglia were detected by Western blotting and immunofluorescent double staining(n= 3).Results Western blotting and immunofluorescent double staining showed that compared with the control group,the expression of cGAS,STING,p-NF-κB,NLRP3 and TNF-α in BV-2 microglia increased significantly after LPS induction(P<0.05),while the expression of cGAS,STING,p-NF-κB,NLRP3 and TNF-α in LPS+S group were significantly lower than those in LPS group(P<0.05).Treatment with cGAS pathway inhibitor RU.521 showed similar effects as the pre-treatment group with scutellarin.In addition,the change of NF-κB in each group was not statistically significant(P>0.05).Conclusion Scutellarin inhibits the neuroinflammation mediated by BV-2 microglia cells,which may be related to cGAS-STING signaling pathway.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
6.Effects of Radix Angelica sinensis and Radix Hedysari ultrafiltration on oxidative stress and inflammatory damage of HUVECs induced by ionizing radiation and its mechanism
Li-Rong WANG ; Ling-Yun WANG ; Xiao-Jing LI ; Hui-Lin ZHAO ; Yao-Hui HUO ; Hui CHAI ; Kai LIU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2024;40(8):1501-1509
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Aim To investigate the effects of Radix Angelica Sinensis and Radix Hedysari ultrafiltration(RAS-RH)on oxidative stress and inflammatory injury of human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVECs)induced by ionizing radiation.Methods The model of HUVECs damage induced by 6 Gy X-rays was estab-lished.HUVECs were treated with different concentra-tions of RAS-RH(100,200,400 μg·L-1).The proliferative activity of HUVECs was detected by CCK-8 method,the structural changes of mitochondria were observed by transmission electron microscope,the level of ROS was detected by DCFH-DA probe,the change of intracellular mitochondrial membrane potential was detected by JC-1 kit,and the apoptosis and cycle were detected by flow cytometry.The contents of IL-6 and TNF-α in cells were detected by ELISA.The activities of MDA,CAT,SOD and GSH-PX were detected by biochemical kit.The gene expression levels of Nrf2,HO-1,NF-κB,eNOS and IL-6 were detected by qRT-PCR,and the expression levels of Nrf2,HO-1,eNOS,NF-κB,p-NF-κB and IL-6 protein were detected by Western blot.Results Compared with the model group,RAS-RH could increase the activity of HUVECs induced by ionizing radiation,decrease the rate of ap-optosis,decrease the level of intracellular ROS,re-duce the injury of intracellular mitochondria,increase the level of mitochondrial membrane potential,promote the expression of Nrf2,HO-1 and eNOS,and inhibit the expression of NF-κB and IL-6.Conclusions RAS-RH has anti-radiation,antioxidant and anti-in-flammatory effects,which may reduce the oxidative stress and inflammatory damage of HUVECs induced by ionizing radiation by activating the activity of Nrf2/HO-1 signal pathway,thus promoting the activity of cell proliferation.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
7.Clinical status and research progress of immunotherapy resistance in lung cancer
Xu FAN ; Liu YAO ; Yang YUN ; Luo BIN ; Tian JIANHUI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2024;51(12):628-634
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Lung cancer is the malignant tumor with the highest incidence and lethality globally.In recent years,emerging immunotherapy based on the immune checkpoint inhibitors,programmed cell death protein-1 and its ligand(PD-1/L1),as a representative,has made revolu-tionary breakthroughs in the field of lung cancer.The indications for this treatment mode have moved from driver-gene-negative advanced or locally advanced lung cancer to adjuvant and neoadjuvant treatment of perioperative lung cancer,and an increasing number of mono-clonal antibodies against PD-1 and PD-L1 has been approved for the treatment of lung cancer.However,with the widespread use of immun-otherapy,the problem of drug resistance has gradually come to the fore.Only a small proportion of the overall lung cancer population re-sponds to immunotherapy,bringing a new round of challenges to lung cancer treatment.In this paper,the clinical status of immunotherapy resistance in lung caner is reviewed,and cutting-edge advances in knowledge of resistance mechanisms and coping strategies are reviewed,with the aim of providing clinicians with ideas and the basis for formulating individualized,precise treatment plans.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
8.The Role of NK Cells in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Micro-Transplantation for Acute Myeloid leukemia
Ru-Yu LIU ; Chang-Lin YU ; Jian-Hui QIAO ; Bo CAI ; Qi-Yun SUN ; Yi WANG ; Tie-Qiang LIU ; Shan JIANG ; Tian-Yao ZHANG ; Hui-Sheng AI ; Mei GUO ; Kai-Xun HU
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2024;32(2):546-555
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective:To explore the role of NK cells in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell micro-transplantation(MST)in the treatment of patients with acute myeloid leukemia(AML).Methods:Data from 93 AML patients treated with MST at our center from 2013-2018 were retrospectively analyzed.The induction regimen was anthracycline and cytarabine combined with peripheral blood stem cells transplantation mobilization by granulocyte colony stimulating factor(GPBSC),followed by 2-4 courses of intensive treatment with medium to high doses of cytarabine combined with GPBSC after achieving complete remission(CR).The therapeutic effects of one and two courses of MST induction therapy on 42 patients who did not reach CR before transplantation were evaluated.Cox proportional hazards regression analysis was used to analyze the impact of donor NK cell dose and KIR genotype,including KIR ligand mismatch,2DS1,haplotype,and HLA-Cw ligands on survival prognosis of patients.Results:Forty-two patients received MST induction therapy,and the CR rate was 57.1%after 1 course and 73.7%after 2 courses.Multivariate analysis showed that,medium and high doses of NK cells was significantly associated with improved disease-free survival(DFS)of patients(HR=0.27,P=0.005;HR=0.21,P=0.001),and high doses of NK cells was significantly associated with improved overall survival(OS)of patients(HR=0.15,P=0.000).Donor 2DS1 positive significantly increases OS of patients(HR=0.25,P=0.011).For high-risk patients under 60 years old,patients of the donor-recipient KIR ligand mismatch group had longer DFS compared to the nonmismatch group(P=0.036);donor 2DS1 positive significantly prolonged OS of patients(P=0.009).Conclusion:NK cell dose,KIR ligand mismatch and 2DS1 influence the therapeutic effect of MST,improve the survival of AML patients.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
9.Safety and Effectiveness of Chloral Hydrate for Auditory Brainstem Response Tests in Children
Xiangling ZHANG ; Xinyi YAO ; Min LIU ; Youyou JIN ; Zhaoli MENG ; Haotian LIU ; Yun ZHENG
Journal of Audiology and Speech Pathology 2024;32(6):524-527
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective To study the safety and effectiveness of chloral hydrate in children undergoing ABR tests.Methods From December 2015 to March 2022,5 513 children under the age of 12 were selected for ABR ex-amination in West China Hospital of Sichuan University,who received chloral hydrate sedation(dose of 30 mg/kg).Data on administration method(mixed or direct),sleep deprivation(yes or no),failure performance(such asfailure to sleep,insufficient sedation,superficial sleep),adverse events(vomiting,irritability,etc.)were retrospectively analyzed.Total sedation failure rate,sedation failure rates in different age groups(≤0.5 years,0.5~3 years,3~12 years)and adverse event rate were calculated.Results Among the 5 513 ABR tests,199(3.61%)failed seda-tion.The sedation failure rates in different age groups(≤0.5 years,0.5~3 years,3~12 years)were 3.03%,4.31%and 3.11%,respectively.In the sedation failure tests,insufficient sedation was found in 81.91%of the tests.The incidence of adverse events was 10.55%,with most commonly vomiting.Conclusion The sedation fail-ure rate and the incidence of adverse events of chloral hydrate at 30 mg/kg were relatively low,thus chloral hydrate can be considered safe and effective at this dose.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
10.Long-term hypomethylating agents in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes: a multi-center retrospective study
Xiaozhen LIU ; Shujuan ZHOU ; Jian HUANG ; Caifang ZHAO ; Lingxu JIANG ; Yudi ZHANG ; Chen MEI ; Liya MA ; Xinping ZHOU ; Yanping SHAO ; Gongqiang WU ; Xibin XIAO ; Rongxin YAO ; Xiaohong DU ; Tonglin HU ; Shenxian QIAN ; Yuan LI ; Xuefen YAN ; Li HUANG ; Manling WANG ; Jiaping FU ; Lihong SHOU ; Wenhua JIANG ; Weimei JIN ; Linjie LI ; Jing LE ; Wenji LUO ; Yun ZHANG ; Xiujie ZHOU ; Hao ZHANG ; Xianghua LANG ; Mei ZHOU ; Jie JIN ; Huifang JIANG ; Jin ZHANG ; Guifang OUYANG ; Hongyan TONG
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2024;45(8):738-747
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of hypomethylating agents (HMA) in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) .Methods:A total of 409 MDS patients from 45 hospitals in Zhejiang province who received at least four consecutive cycles of HMA monotherapy as initial therapy were enrolled to evaluate the efficacy and safety of HMA. Mann-Whitney U or Chi-square tests were used to compare the differences in the clinical data. Logistic regression and Cox regression were used to analyze the factors affecting efficacy and survival. Kaplan-Meier was used for survival analysis. Results:Patients received HMA treatment for a median of 6 cycles (range, 4-25 cycles) . The complete remission (CR) rate was 33.98% and the overall response rate (ORR) was 77.02%. Multivariate analysis revealed that complex karyotype ( P=0.02, OR=0.39, 95% CI 0.18-0.84) was an independent favorable factor for CR rate. TP53 mutation ( P=0.02, OR=0.22, 95% CI 0.06-0.77) was a predictive factor for a higher ORR. The median OS for the HMA-treated patients was 25.67 (95% CI 21.14-30.19) months. HMA response ( P=0.036, HR=0.47, 95% CI 0.23-0.95) was an independent favorable prognostic factor, whereas complex karyotype ( P=0.024, HR=2.14, 95% CI 1.10-4.15) , leukemia transformation ( P<0.001, HR=2.839, 95% CI 1.64-4.92) , and TP53 mutation ( P=0.012, HR=2.19, 95% CI 1.19-4.07) were independent adverse prognostic factors. There was no significant difference in efficacy and survival between the reduced and standard doses of HMA. The CR rate and ORR of MDS patients treated with decitabine and azacitidine were not significantly different. The median OS of patients treated with decitabine was longer compared with that of patients treated with azacitidine (29.53 months vs 20.17 months, P=0.007) . The incidence of bone marrow suppression and pneumonia in the decitabine group was higher compared with that in the azacitidine group. Conclusion:Continuous and regular use of appropriate doses of hypomethylating agents may benefit MDS patients to the greatest extent if it is tolerated.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
            
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