1.Effects of parthenolide on systemic inflammation and intestinal injury in rats with acute pancreatitis
Yanan ZHAO ; Rui ZHANG ; Shuling WANG ; Chunchun YANG ; Yang WANG ; Mingyue YANG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(6):704-709
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of parthenolide (PLT) on systemic inflammation and intestinal injury in rats with acute pancreatitis (AP) by regulating the Kelch-like epichlorohydrin-associated protein 1 (Keap1)/nuclear factor-erythroid-2 related factor 2 (Nrf2)/heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) signaling pathway. METHODS AP rat model was established by injecting 3.5% sodium taurine cholate solution (1 mL/kg) into the biliary pancreatic duct, and modeled rats were divided into AP group, PLT (300 µg/kg) group, dexamethasone (2 mg/kg) group, inhibitor (11 mg/kg Nrf2 inhibitor ML385) group, and PLT+inhibitor group (300 µg/kg PLT+11 mg/kg ML385), with 10 rats in each group. Another 10 rats were taken as a sham operation group. Each group was given relevant medicine or normal saline via tail vein/intraperitoneal injection once. After 24 h, serum lipase and amylase levels, the levels of oxidative stress index [superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA)] and inflammatory factors [interleukin-1β (IL-1β), IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α)] were detected. The histopathological changes in colon mucosa and pancreas were observed, and Chiu and Schmidt scores were performed. The cell apoptosis in colon mucosa and the protein expressions of Keap1, Nrf2 and HO-1 were detected. RESULTS Compared with the sham operation group, there was obvious inflammatory cell infiltration in colon mucosa and pancreatic tissue, cell shedding or tissue necrosis and severe bleeding; serum levels of lipase, amylase, MDA, IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α, Chiu and Schmidt scores, apoptotic rate and protein expression of Keap1 in colonic mucosa were significantly increased or up-regulated, while SOD level and protein expressions of Nrf2 20230993) and HO-1 were decreased or down-regulated significantly (P<0.05). Compared with the AP group, the above indexes in the PLT group and dexamethasone group were significantly improved, while those in the inhibitor group further deteriorated (P<0.05). Inhibitor could significantly reverse the improvement effect of PLT on the above indexes in AP rats (P< 0.05). CONCLUSIONS PLT inhibits inflammation and oxidative stress in AP rats, alleviates intestinal damage, and its mechanism may be related to inhibiting protein expression of Keap1 and activating Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway.
2.Influencing factors of adaptive ability development of children aged 2 - 6 in China
Jiayin CUI ; Ruili LI ; Lihong WANG ; Xiaoguo ZHENG ; Huimin YANG ; Liqi ZHU ; Shuling GUO ; Lu ZHAO ; Wenhua ZHAO ; Zhenyu YANG ; Qian ZHANG ; Yuying WANG ; Tao XU ; Bowen CHEN
Chinese Journal of Child Health Care 2024;32(3):280-285
【Objective】 To investigate the development of adaptability in children aged 2 - 6, and to explore its influencing factors, so as to provide reference for promoting the development of adaptability in young children. 【Methods】 Data were from the National Nutrition and Health Systematic Survey for Children in China, and 3 319 children aged 2 - 6 and their parents from 28 sites across 14 provinces were recruited in this study.The Development Scale for Children Aged 0 - 6 years (WS/T 580-2017) was used to measure the developmental quotient of children′s adaptive ability, and a survey questionnaire was used to collect relevant information about children and their parents. 【Results】 Among 3 319 children aged 2 - 6, the proportion of slightly low or low level of adaptability, moderate adaptability development, good and excellent adaptability development was 7.68%,66.25% and 26.06%, respectively.The proportion of children aged 5 - 6 with good and excellent adaptability was lower in 3-year-old and 4-year-old groups (χ2=59.29, P<0.05).Multiple stepwise linear regression showed that children′s gender (β=0.06), gestational age of birth (β=-0.05), only child (β=-0.04), left-behind child (β=-0.04), the main caregiver (β=-0.06), and the education level of parents (β=0.09, 0.10), whether parents actively pay attention to children′s emotions (β=-0.06) and whether children play with homemade toys (β=-0.04) were the influencing factors of children′s adaptive development quotient.Girls, full-term children, only children, non-left-behind children, children with parents as main caregivers, parents with a high level of education, parents who often take the initiative to pay attention to children′s emotions, and children who play with homemade toys had a higher level of adaptability development quotient. 【Conclusions】 The development level of adaptability in children aged 2 - 6 in China is mostly above the average level and is related to multiple factors.Targeted intervention work can be carried out on relevant factors in order to promote the development of children′s adaptability.
3.Analysis of hemagglutinin and neuraminidase gene characteristics of influenza B (Victoria) viruses isolated in Xi′an city from 2019 to 2023
Yangni DENG ; Peng ZHANG ; Yujie YANG ; Yuewen HAN ; Yuanyuan DUAN ; Shuling LI ; Yinjuan HUANG ; Jianing WEI ; Ye ZHANG ; Rui WU ; Hailong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2024;38(5):552-557
Objective:To investigate the genetic and evolutionary characteristics of hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA) genes of influenza B/Victoria (BV) virus in Xi′an city from 2019 to 2023.Methods:Twenty-five BV strains isolated from the Xi′an influenza surveillance network laboratory between 2019 and 2023 were collected. The HA and NA genes were sequenced using MiniSeq high-throughput sequencing platform. An evolutionary tree was constructed using bioinformatics software to analyze homology and mutation sites, and to predict N-glycosylation sites online. The antigenicity of the strains was analyzed through hemagglutination inhibition tests.Results:The BV influenza in Xi′an exhibited a distinct seasonal transmission pattern from 2019 to 2023, with peak prevalence occurring during the winter and spring seasons. The evolutionary analysis of the HA genes shows that the strains from Xi′an in 2019 belong to the V1A.3 branch, and the strains from 2021 to 2023 belong to the V1A.3a.2 branch. Analysis of antigenic sites showed that there were variations in 6 sites of 3 antigenic determinants in the HA proteins of the BV strains from 2021-2022 compared to 2019, and 2 sites of 1 antigenic determinant changed in the HA proteins in 2023 compared to 2021-2022. The evolutionary analysis of the NA genes indicates that the BV strains from Xi′an in 2019 belong to the A. 1.1 branch. By 2021 and 2022, it had evolved into the A. 1.2 clade, and by 2023, it had further evolved into the B clade and its derivatives, with no strains showing mutations associated with resistance to NA inhibitors. Antigenic analysis indicated that the majority of BV strains in Xi′an were similar to the strains included in the vaccine composition. Furthermore, glycosylation analysis showed that the potential N-glycosylation sites in the HA proteins of BV strains from 2021-2023 were reduced by one compared to those from 2019, and only a few strains from 2023 displayed alterations in the potential N-glycosylation sites of the NA proteins.Conclusions:The HA and NA genes of the BV strains from 2019 to 2023 are continuously mutating and evolving into new branches. Since 2021, V1A.3a.2 has become the dominant evolutionary branch of the HA genes, while the evolutionary branches of the NA genes from 2019 to 2023 have been continuously changing.
4.Reflection on the Discipline Construction of Traditional Chinese Medicine Cardio-Oncology
Kaige ZHANG ; Liangzhen YOU ; Shuling LIU ; Qianqian XU ; Hongcai SHANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(13):1313-1317
Cardio-oncology is an emerging cross-discipline, which has received extensive attention and rapid development at home and abroad in recent years, while the construction of related disciplines in the field of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is still in its initial stage. By sorting out the construction of oncology and cardiology related disciplines at home and abroad at this stage, and clarifying the significance and main research contents of the discipline, it is proposed that the construction of TCM related disciplines should be oriented to the four main aspects, including clinical practice, scientific research, talent training and promotion of cultural characteristics. Therefore, actively carrying out multidisciplinary crossing, cultivating related professional talent team, and forming TCM diagnosis and treatment guidelines or consensus to support clinical practice is the essential foundation for the construction of TCM cardio-oncology discipline. Meanwhile, fully exploring the characteristics and advantages of TCM is the key to the construction process of the discipline, such as writing and summarising and analysing relevant high-quality clinical case reports of TCM for evidence-based optimisation, as well as widely applying the concept of "treating disease before it arises" of TCM characteristics to the clinical prevention and treatment of the relevant diseases and scientific research, etc., so as to comprehensively guarantee the development of the discipline of TCM cardio-oncology.
5.Determination of 12 pesticide metabolites in human urine by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry
Yujie CHEN ; Shuling DENG ; Yonglin ZHOU ; Hao ZHANG ; Hualiang LIU
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2024;41(8):919-924
Background Pesticides like organophosphorus and pyrethroids are extensively utilized, and associated potential human health risks arising from multi-route exposure, including environmental sources and dietary intake, cannot be overlooked. Conducting human exposure studies using pesticide exposure biomarkers is essential for an objective evaluation of human pesticide exposure levels. Objective To develop a rapid and precise liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method for the detection of 12 pesticide metabolites in urine, including 5 metabolites of organophosphorus pesticide, 4 metabolites of pyrethroid pesticide, 2 metabolites of herbicides, and 1 metabolite of insecticide. Methods After overnight enzymatic hydrolysis, urine samples were subjected to extraction and purification using Oasis HLB 96-well solid-phase extraction. Subsequently, the samples were analyzed by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry and quantified using the isotope internal standard method. The developed method was employed to analyze 143 urine samples from a general population to assess its effectiveness and to evaluate pesticide exposure levels. Results All 12 target compounds exhibited good linear ranges, with their correlation coefficients of calibration curves exceeding 0.999. The limits of detection (LOD) ranged from 0.02 to 0.19 μg·L−1, while the limits of quantitation (LOQ) ranged from 0.06 to 0.27 μg·L−1. The recoveries at three spiked levels ranged from 84% to 112%, and the inter- and intra- day precisions of targeted analystes were 0.43%-9.6% and 1.6%-9.7% respectively. Using this method, 143 urine samples from residents in Jiangsu region were analyzed, and 11 pesticides were detected except N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide (DEET). Conclusion The established method of solid-phase extraction combined with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry has the characteristics of low detection limit, good repeatability, and high throughput, which is suitable for quantitative detection of selected 12 pesticides in large batches of human urine samples, and provides technical support for pesticide internal exposure monitoring and health risk assessment.
6.Data Mining and Experimental Validation of Total Ginsenosides Ameliorating Alcoholic Hepatitis
Shuling CHEN ; Yitao LIU ; Xiao WU ; Duo ZHANG ; Jinhui AI ; Taohua YUAN ; Jianfei SUN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(21):95-103
ObjectiveTo explore new targets and herbal medicines of total ginsenosides in ameliorating alcoholic hepatitis (AH) by data mining and experimental validation and to provide new directions for the clinical treatment of AH. MethodGSE28619 was selected as the test set from the GEO database and GSE83148 and GSE103580 were selected as the validation sets. The limma package and weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) were employed to identify the AH-related differentially expressed genes and modular genes, and Venny was used to extract the common genes. The protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was constructed and the enrichment analysis was carried out. The hub genes were further screened and evaluated for their diagnostic value. After validation with the datasets, new potential targets of AH and traditional Chinese medicine were predicted. Molecular docking between the targets and active ingredients of traditional Chinese medicine was performed, and the results were validated by experiments. Eight out of 48 SD rats were randomly selected into a blank group and received an equal amount of normal saline. The rest rats were subjected to modeling with ethanol by gavage and then randomized into low- (10 mg·kg-1), medium- (20 mg·kg-1), and high-dose (40 mg·kg-1) total ginsenosides, model, and positive control (metadoxine, 117 mg·kg-1) groups. After 3 weeks of gavage, serum samples were collected for the measurement of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels, and liver samples were collected for hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining. Western blot and Real-time PCR were employed to determine the protein and mRNA levels, respectively, of potential targets in the liver tissue. ResultData mining predicted the potential genes: Proto-oncogene FOS and collagen type Ⅰ alpha 2 (COL1A2). Experimental validation showed that the liver injury was alleviated after drug administration compared with that after modeling. The serum AST and ALT levels were reduced after drug administration. The protein and mRNA levels of FOS were significantly up-regulated, while those of COL1A2 were down-regulated after drug administration. ConclusionTotal ginsenosides ameliorate HA via FOS and COL1A2.
7.Exploring the Mechanism of Baihe Dihuang Decoction in the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Based on Network Pharmacology, Molecular Docking and Animal Experiment
Ru JIA ; Xiaoru ZHOU ; Yan CHEN ; Shuling ZHANG ; Zhaokai LAI ; Yulu WANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2024;41(8):1027-1037
OBJECTIVE
To explore the mechanism of Baihe Dihuang decoction in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease(AD) based on network pharmacology, molecular docking and animal experiment.
METHODS
TCMSP were used to predict the active components and targets of Baihe Dihuang decoction and disease-related targets were collected from GeneCards, OMIM and DRUGBANK databases, respectively. Target protein interactions were analyzed with STRING database and biological function and pathway were analyzed with Metascape database. Lastly relevant results were analyzed with Cytoscape 3.8.0. AutoDock vina software was used for molecular docking to analyze the binding energy of the active components and key targets of Baihe Dihuang decoction. PyMOL software were used to visualize the optimal docking results. ICR male mice were randomly divided into control group, model group, Rolipram group, low, medium and high dose group of Baihe Dihuang decoction. After 14 days of administration, the neurobehavioral scores of mice in each group were collected, and the expression of related proteins in brain tissue was detected, ELISA and Western blotting were used to detect the expression of the key protein cAMP, PKA, p-CREB and BDNF. At last, the adverse reaction of Baihe Dihuang decoction was observed by vomiting experiment.
RESULTS
A total of 13 active components and 39 key targets were collected from network pharmacology. The docking results showed that the first 10 core targets all performed well and their effects were closely related to PRKACA. Compared with the control group, the model group mice's recognition rate of new objects and the spontaneous alternation reaction rate were significantly reduced, the escape latency was significantly prolonged, and the target quadrant stay time, the number of crossing platforms were significantly reduced; cAMP, PKA, p-CREB and BDNF in the hippocampus of mice was significantly decreased. Baihe Dihuang decoction could reverse the behavior of AD mice and the expression of cAMP, PKA, p-CREB and BDNF. In the vomiting experiment, the anesthesia recovery time of the Rolipram group was significantly prolonged, while that of the Baihe Dihuang decoction group was not significantly affected.
CONCLUSION
The mechanism of Baihe Dihuang decoction in the treatment of AD may be related to its influence on cAMP-PKA and regulation of cAMP-PKA-CREB-BDNF signal pathway, and the adverse reactions are milder than those of clopramide.
8.The relationship and clinical risk assessment between trigeminal nerve atrophy and pontine angle and recurrence after percutaneous radiofrequency thermocoagulation in ITN patients
Shuling SUN ; Yul-Ing XING ; Jiangmei GONG ; Ni ZHANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2024;40(15):2133-2137
Objective Exploring the relationship between pain recurrence after percutaneous radiofre-quency thermocoagulation and the degree of trigeminal nerve atrophy and pontine angle in patients with primary trigeminal neuralgia(INT).Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 297 patients with INT admitted to Qingdao Haici Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University(Qingdao Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital)from January 2020 to December 2021.All patients received percutaneous radiofrequency thermocoagulation surgery in our hospital.They were followed up for 24 months,during which 56 patients experienced pain recurrence after sur-gery(recurrence group),while 241 patients did not experience postoperative pain recurrence(non-recurrence group).Results The length of the trigeminal nerve root,degree of trigeminal nerve atrophy,and the combined application of the two were used to draw ROC curves.The AUC values predicted for pain recurrence in INT patients after percutaneous radiofrequency thermocoagulation were 0.553,0.750,and 0.861,respectively.The results of the logistic regression model showed that shortened trigeminal nerve root length(OR=0.624,P=0.038),increased degree of trigeminal nerve atrophy(OR=2.257,P=0.000),multi vessel compression(OR=1.842,P=0.019),and severe baseline pain(OR=1.714,P=0.000)were independent risk factors for pain recurrence in INT patients after percutaneous radiofrequency thermocoagulation(P<0.05).Conclusions INT patients undergo thin-layer MRI scans before surgery,and the degree of trigeminal nerve atrophy has a higher predictive value for pain recur-rence after radiofrequency thermocoagulation.The length of trigeminal nerve roots and degree of trigeminal nerve atrophy are correlated with postoperative pain recurrence in patients.
9.Aerobic exercise modulates changes in cardiac function due to simulated weightlessness through the AMPK/ULK1/Beclin1 pathway
Yequn LIU ; Jianjun YANG ; Min YANG ; Hongli LI ; Fudong GAO ; Yuxuan HUANG ; Shuling ZHANG ; Junzhi SUN
Space Medicine & Medical Engineering 2024;35(4):235-240
Objective To explore the possible mechanisms of myocardial injury induced by simulated weightlessness in space flight and the recovery of myocardium in rats by aerobic exercise intervention.Methods The body weight of rats was weighed using an electronic balance;the cardiac function indexes of rats in each group were detected using echocardiography and isolated cardiac perfusion;and the expression of proteins related to the AMPK/ULK1/Beclin1 pathway in the myocardial tissues of rats in each group was detected using Western Blot.Results(1)When compared with the C1 group,the T1 group not statistically significant in body weight(P?>?0.05),and the wet weight of the flounder muscle,the wet weight-to-weight ratio of the flounder muscle,and the heart weight were all significantly decreased(P?0.01).(2)After 4 weeks of tail suspension and 4 weeks of aerobic exercise,significant changes in cardiac function-related indexes occurred,with a significant increase in the expression levels of AMPK and p-ULK1 in the T1 group(P?0.01),a significant increase in the expression of p-AMPK(P?0.05),and a slight,but not statistically significant,increase in the expression of ULK1 and Beclin1(P?>?0.05).After 4 weeks of aerobic exercise,when compared to group C2,group R showed a significant rise in the expression of AMPK and ULK1(P?0.05),a decrease in the expression of p-AMPK and p-ULK1,but not statistically significant(P?>?0.05),and a rise in the expression of Beclin1,but not statistically significant(P?>?0.05);and group A showed a slight increase in the expression of AMPK,ULK1 and Beclin1 expression decreased slightly but not statistically significant(P?>?0.05),p-AMPK expression decreased significantly(P?0.05)and p-ULK1 expression decreased significantly(P?0.01)in Group A.When compared with group R,group C2 showed a significant decrease in the expression of cardiac protein AMPK(P?0.05),a slight increase in the expression of p-AMPK and p-ULK1,a statistically insignificant decrease in the expression of Beclin1(P?>?0.05),and a significant decrease in the expression of ULK1(P?0.01);and group A showed a significant decrease in the expression of AMPK,ULK1(P?0.01);the expression of p-AMPK and Beclin1 decreased slightly but not statistically significant(P?>?0.05);the expression of p-ULK1 decreased significantly(P?0.05).Conclusion(1)After 4 weeks of tail suspension,it was found that the wet weight,and wet weight to body weight ratio of the flounder muscle of rats were significantly reduced,the weight of the heart and cardiac function related indexes were also significantly reduced,and the expression of AMPK,p-AMPK,ULK1,p-ULK1 and Beclin1 increased;(2)After 4 weeks of aerobic exercise,it was found that the morphology of the myocardium of the rat with tail suspension,the myocardial ultrastructure and cardiac function related indexes increased,and cardiac function was improved.function-related indexes rose,cardiac function was somewhat improved,and the expression of AMPK,p-AMPK,ULK1,p-ULK1,and Beclin1 declined;(3)he damage and improvement of cardiac function were associated with the regulation of related proteins through the AMPK/ULK1/Beclin1 pathway,and the regulation of the expression of AMPK,p-AMPK,ULK1,p-ULK1,and Beclin1.
10.Analysis of Vaginal Microecology and Distribution Characteristics of Vaginitis in Female Patients in Xi'an
Jiahao GUAN ; Qiaodi GUI ; Hai ZHAO ; Juan MA ; Siruo ZHANG ; Cui WANG ; Shuling HU ; Lixia ZHANG
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2024;39(6):174-178,200
Objective To explore the characteristics of vaginal microecology and vaginitis distribution of female patients in Xi'an,so as to provide reliable reference for clinical treatment.Methods A total of 102 124 women in Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital from January 2018 to August 2023 were selected as the research objects.Vaginal secretions were collected from patients,and the vaginal microecology was detected and analyzed.Results Among 102 124 female patients,99.87%had vaginal microecological imbalance.The main disease types were vulvovaginal candidiasis(VVC),accounting for 16.03%,bacterial vaginitis(BV),accounting for 9.61%and trichomonal vaginitis(TV),accounting for 1.34%.Statistical analysis showed that the age of VVC,BV and TV patients was mainly 21~30 years old.The prevalence of VVC and BV in summer and autumn was higher than that in other seasons,while the prevalence of TV was relatively high in summer.In addition,there were 27 552 cases of simple vaginitis(26.98%)and 1 443 cases of mixed vaginitis(1.41%)in 101 995 female patients with vaginal microecology imbalance.In patients with mixed vaginitis,the BV+VVC combination accounted for the vast majority(79.00%),and the age group was mainly between 21 and 40 years old.Among the 28 995 patients with vaginitis,4 308 patients(14.86%)had recurrence,and the recurrence rate of simple vaginitis(11.44%,3 152/27 552)was much lower than that of mixed vaginitis(80.11%,1 156/1 443).Conclusion The main type of female simple vaginitis in Xi'an is VVC,which has a high prevalence in summer and autumn.The main type of mixed vaginitis is BV+VVC,Compared with simple vaginitis,patients with mixed infection are more likely to relapse.


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