1.The role of hypoxia-induced circ_0007766 expression in the proliferation, migration and invasion of PCa cells
ZHAO Ziqi1 ; ZHANG Min1 ; YANG Tao1 ; YANG Li2 ; LIAO Guoling1 ; ZHANG Wei1 ; CHU Yuankui1,3
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2025;32(5):460-468
[摘 要] 目的:探讨环化自erb-b2受体酪氨酸激酶2(ERBB2)基因的circ_0007766分子在前列腺癌(PCa)细胞中的作用及缺氧对其表达调控的影响。方法:qRT-PCR检测circ_0007766分子在PCa细胞及组织中的表达;分别转染circ0007766的siRNA至PCa细胞DU145和PC3中,平板克隆实验、CCK-8实验和Transwell 实验检测circ_0007766敲低对PCa细胞克隆形成、增殖、迁移和侵袭能力的影响;厌氧袋法建立DU145和PC3细胞的缺氧细胞模型,WB法检测缺氧通路关键分子HIF-1α的蛋白表达,qRT-PCR检测缺氧模型细胞中circ_0007766分子的表达,WB检测RNA结合蛋白真核翻译起始因子4A3(EIF4A3)的蛋白水平表达,RNA免疫沉淀(RIP)法检测缺氧条件下EIF4A3与circ_0007766的结合,qRT-PCR进一步检测缺氧条件下敲低EIF4A3对circ_0007766表达的影响。结果:circ_0007766在PCa细胞(P < 0.01)及PCa组织(P < 0.05)中呈高表达;敲低circ_0007766(P < 0.05或P < 0.01)能显著抑制PCa细胞的增殖、迁移和侵袭能力(均P < 0.01)。缺氧条件下HIF-1α蛋白表达增加,表明缺氧细胞模型建立成功。qRT-PCR检测结果显示,相较于常氧组,缺氧组circ_0007766的表达显著升高(P < 0.01),WB法检测结果显示缺氧组细胞中EIF4A3 的蛋白表达增强。RIP实验结果显示,circ_0007766在EIF4A3富集组高度富集(P < 0.01)。qRT-PCR检测结果显示,缺氧可显著促进circ_0007766的表达,同时,敲低EIF4A3分子可显著降低缺氧诱导的circ_0007766的表达(P < 0.05或P < 0.01)。结论: circ_0007766在PCa细胞中扮演着促癌分子的角色,其表达形成与缺氧条件下EIF4A3分子的调控有关。
2.Renshentang Alleviates Atherosclerosis in Mice by Targeting TRPV1 to Regulate Foam Cell Cholesterol Metabolism
Yulu YUAN ; Ce CHU ; Xuguang TAO ; Zhen YANG ; Xiangyun CHEN ; Zhanzhan HE ; Yongqi XU ; Yuxin ZHANG ; Peizhang ZHAO ; Wanping CHEN ; Hongxia ZHAO ; Wenlai WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(17):11-19
ObjectiveTo explore the effects of Renshentang on atherosclerosis (AS) in mice based on the role of transient receptor potential vanilloid1 (TRPV1) in regulating cholesterol metabolism in foam cells. MethodsNine SPF-grade 8-week-old C57BL/6J mice were set as a normal group, and 60 ApoE-/- mice were randomized into model, positive drug (simvastatin, 0.02 g·kg-1·d-1), and low-, medium-, and high-dose (1.77, 3.54, 7.08 g·kg-1·d-1, respectively) Renshentang groups (n=12) according to body weight. The normal group was fed with a normal diet, and the other groups were fed with a high-fat diet and given corresponding drugs by oral gavage for the modeling of AS. The mice were administrated with corresponding drugs once a day for 12 weeks. After the last administration and fasting for 12 h, the aorta was collected. Plaque conditions, pathological changes, levels of total cholesterol (TC), triglcerides (TG), low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), and high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C), and the expression of TRPV1, liver X receptor (LXR), inducible degrader of the low-density lipoprotein receptor (IDOL), and low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) in the aortic tissue were observed and detected by gross oil red O staining, HE staining, Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and real-time PCR. ResultsCompared with the normal group, the model group presented obvious plaque deposition in the aorta, raised levels of TC, TG, and LDL-C in the serum (P<0.01), up-regulated expression level of LDLR in the aorta (P<0.01), lowered level of HDL-C in the serum, and down-regulated expression levels of TRPV1, LXR, and IDOL in the aorta (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the positive drug and Renshentang at different doses alleviated AS, elevated the levels of HDL-C, TRPV1, LXR, and IDOL (P<0.05, P<0.01), while lowering the levels of TC, TG, LDL-C, and LDLR (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionRenshentang has a lipid-lowering effect on AS mice. It can effectively reduce lipid deposition, lipid levels, and plaque area of AS mice by activating TRPV1 expression and regulating the LXR/IDOL/LDLR pathway.
3.Renshentang Alleviates Atherosclerosis in Mice by Targeting TRPV1 to Regulate Foam Cell Cholesterol Metabolism
Yulu YUAN ; Ce CHU ; Xuguang TAO ; Zhen YANG ; Xiangyun CHEN ; Zhanzhan HE ; Yongqi XU ; Yuxin ZHANG ; Peizhang ZHAO ; Wanping CHEN ; Hongxia ZHAO ; Wenlai WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(17):11-19
ObjectiveTo explore the effects of Renshentang on atherosclerosis (AS) in mice based on the role of transient receptor potential vanilloid1 (TRPV1) in regulating cholesterol metabolism in foam cells. MethodsNine SPF-grade 8-week-old C57BL/6J mice were set as a normal group, and 60 ApoE-/- mice were randomized into model, positive drug (simvastatin, 0.02 g·kg-1·d-1), and low-, medium-, and high-dose (1.77, 3.54, 7.08 g·kg-1·d-1, respectively) Renshentang groups (n=12) according to body weight. The normal group was fed with a normal diet, and the other groups were fed with a high-fat diet and given corresponding drugs by oral gavage for the modeling of AS. The mice were administrated with corresponding drugs once a day for 12 weeks. After the last administration and fasting for 12 h, the aorta was collected. Plaque conditions, pathological changes, levels of total cholesterol (TC), triglcerides (TG), low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), and high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C), and the expression of TRPV1, liver X receptor (LXR), inducible degrader of the low-density lipoprotein receptor (IDOL), and low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) in the aortic tissue were observed and detected by gross oil red O staining, HE staining, Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and real-time PCR. ResultsCompared with the normal group, the model group presented obvious plaque deposition in the aorta, raised levels of TC, TG, and LDL-C in the serum (P<0.01), up-regulated expression level of LDLR in the aorta (P<0.01), lowered level of HDL-C in the serum, and down-regulated expression levels of TRPV1, LXR, and IDOL in the aorta (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the positive drug and Renshentang at different doses alleviated AS, elevated the levels of HDL-C, TRPV1, LXR, and IDOL (P<0.05, P<0.01), while lowering the levels of TC, TG, LDL-C, and LDLR (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionRenshentang has a lipid-lowering effect on AS mice. It can effectively reduce lipid deposition, lipid levels, and plaque area of AS mice by activating TRPV1 expression and regulating the LXR/IDOL/LDLR pathway.
4.Pathogens of first-episode pulmonary infection in 141 children with chronic granulomatous disease.
Hui LIU ; Shunying ZHAO ; Haiming YANG ; Jinrong LIU ; Hui XU ; Xiaolei TANG ; Yuelin SHEN ; Xiaoyan ZHANG ; Xiaohui WEN ; Yuhong ZHAO ; Ping CHU ; Huimin LI
Chinese Medical Journal 2024;137(4):502-504
5.Mechanism of Zhishi Xiebai Guizhitang in Treating AS Based on Regulation of Cholesterol Metabolism in Foam Cells by TRPA1
Zhanzhan HE ; Zhen YANG ; Xuguang TAO ; Xiangyun CHEN ; Wei DING ; Ce CHU ; Yulu YUAN ; Yuxin ZHANG ; Yongqi XU ; Peizhang ZHAO ; Hongxia ZHAO ; Wenlai WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(10):1-10
ObjectiveTo explore the effect and mechanism of Zhishi Xiebai Guizhitang on the progression of atherosclerosis (AS) mice based on the regulation of cholesterol metabolism in foam cells by transient receptor potential channel ankyrin 1 (TRPA1). MethodThe AS model was established on apolipoprotein E knockout (ApoE-/-) mice with a high-fat diet. The mice were randomly divided into low-dose, middle-dose, and high-dose groups of Zhishi Xiebai Guizhitang (2.97, 5.94, 11.88 g·kg-1) and simvastatin group (0.002 g·kg-1), and the drug was administered along with a high-fat diet. C57BL/6J mice were fed an ordinary diet as a normal group. After the above process, the aorta and serum of mice were taken. The pathological changes of the aortic root were observed by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining. The lipid plaques in the aorta were observed by gross oil redness. Serum levels of total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) were detected, and the levels of interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and interleukin-18 (IL-18) were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Western blot and immunohistochemical method were used to analyze the expression of TRPA1, ATP-binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1), ATP-binding cassette transporter G1 (ABCG1), and mannose receptor (CD206). ResultFrom the perspective of drug efficacy, compared with the normal group, pathological changes such as plaque, a large number of foam cells, and cholesterol crystals appeared in the aorta of the model group, and the serum levels of TC, LDL-C, IL-1β, and IL-18 were significantly increased (P<0.01). The HDL-C level was significantly decreased (P<0.01), and the CD206 level in aortic tissue was significantly decreased (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the lipid deposition in the aorta was alleviated in all drug administration groups. In addition, except for the high-dose group of Zhishi Xiebai Guizhitang, all drug administration groups could significantly decrease the levels of TC and LDL-C (P<0.01). In terms of inflammation, except for the middle-dose group of Zhishi Xiebai Guizhitang, the levels of IL-1β and IL-18 were significantly decreased in all drug administration groups (P<0.05). Moreover, Zhishi Xiebai Guizhitang could also up-regulate the levels of CD206, and the difference was significant in the middle-dose and high-dose groups (P<0.05). From the perspective of mechanism, the expression levels of TRPA1, ABCA1, and ABCG1 in the aorta in the model group were lower than those in the normal group (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, all drug administration groups significantly increased the expression of TRPA1 in the aorta (P<0.05), and the expressions of ABCA1 and ABCG1 were increased. The differences in the middle-dose and high-dose groups and the simvastatin group were significant (P<0.05), which was basically consistent with the trend of immunohistochemical results. ConclusionZhishi Xiebai Guizhitang can effectively reduce blood lipid and inflammation levels and inhibit the formation of aortic plaque. The mechanism may be explained as follows: the expressions of ABCA1 and ABCG1 downstream are increased through TRPA1, which promotes cholesterol outflow in foam cells, thereby regulating cholesterol metabolism, intervening in inflammation level to a certain extent, and finally treating AS.
6.Effect of "Internet plus" exercise prescription intervention on upper limb function and quality of life of breast cancer patients at home after surgery
Yang JIANG ; Weiting ZHAO ; Qing CHU ; Ziyu LU ; Yujie GAO ; Wenxia YAN ; Yaoyao JIANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(11):809-816
Objective:To explore the effect of "Internet plus" exercise prescription intervention on upper limb dysfunction and quality of life of breast cancer patients at home after surgery, so as to provide reference for health management of breast cancer patients after surgery.Methods:Adopting a prospective randomized controlled trial research method. From November 2021 to January 2023, 124 breast cancer patients in the breast and thyroid surgery department of Xiang′an Hospital Affiliated to Xiamen University were selected for the study. According to the random number table method, they were randomly divided into an intervention group (62 cases) and a control group (62 cases). The control group patients were given routine training, and the intervention group patients received routine training in the first four weeks after operation, and "Internet plus" exercise prescription intervention in the fifth week after operation. The upper limb dysfunction, quality of life before and after the intervention and motor compliance after the intervention between the two groups were compared.Results:A total of 117 patients were ultimately included, and they were all female, with 58 patients in the intervention group aged (51.01 ± 9.77) years old and 59 patients in the control group aged (51.47 ± 9.85) years old. There was no statistically significant difference in upper limb dysfunction and quality of life between the two groups of patients before intervention ( P>0.05). After the intervention, the degree of upper limb dysfunction in the intervention group was (63.55 ± 7.02) points, which were lower than that in the control group (67.13 ± 7.25) points, and the difference was statistically significant ( t = 2.71, P<0.01). After the intervention, the total score of quality of life and the scores of physiological status, social/family status, emotional status, functional status and additional attention of breast cancer patients in the intervention group were (115.27 ± 17.35), (22.65 ± 4.53), (22.79 ± 4.36), (20.96 ± 3.95), (19.56 ± 4.22), (29.31 ± 5.24) points, which were higher than those in the control group (104.28 ± 17.04), (20.57 ± 4.48), (20.85 ± 4.23), (18.75 ± 4.04), (17.18 ± 4.06), (26.93 ± 5.21) points, the differences were statistically significant ( t values were 2.44-3.46, all P<0.05). In terms of exercise compliance of breast cancer patients in the intervention group, the aerobic exercise completion rate was 91.38% (53/58), muscle strength training completion rate was 77.59% (45/58), stretching exercise completion rate was 86.21% (50/58), exercise frequency was (3.96 ± 1.13) times/week, exercise duration was (29.51 ± 7.64) min/time, which was superior to 77.97% (46/59), 57.63% (34/59), 69.49% (41/59), (3.38 ± 0.94) times/week, (23.96 ± 7.33) min/time in the control group, the differences were statistically significant ( χ2 = 4.04, 5.31, 4.73, t = 3.02, 4.01, all P<0.05). Conclusions:"Internet plus" exercise prescription intervention has the characteristics of convenience, intuition and strong operability, which is conducive to improving the upper limb dysfunction, quality of life and exercise compliance of breast cancer patients at home after surgery. It is recommended to be popularized and applied clinically.
7.Effect and Mechanism of Chinese Medicine in Treatment of Osteoporosis
Yulu YUAN ; Zhen YANG ; Wei DING ; Ce CHU ; Xuguang TAO ; Xiangyun CHEN ; Zhanzhan HE ; Peizhang ZHAO ; Yongqi XU ; Yuxin ZHANG ; Hongxia ZHAO ; Wenlai WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(4):290-298
Osteoporosis (OP) is a common bone disease affecting the quality of life and causing huge medical burden to the patients and society. The occurrence of OP is mainly caused by excessive bone resorption and insufficient bone formation, which are directly influenced by external calcium ion balance. Calcium imbalance can impair bone integrity, reduce the calcium supply to the bone, and lower the calcium content in the bone, thus triggering OP. Drugs are the main anti-OP therapy in modern medicine, which, however, may cause adverse reactions and drug dependence. Chinese medicines have good clinical effects and high safety in treating OP, being suitable for long-term use. Recent studies have shown that Chinese medicines can alleviate estrogen deficiency, regulate bone cell and calcium metabolism, which is crucial for the formation and development of OP. The transient receptor potential cation channel superfamily V members 5 and 6 (TRPV5 and TRPV6, respectively) affect bone homeostasis by mediating the transmembrane calcium ion transport in the intestine (TRPV6) and kidney (TRPV5). Therefore, TRPV5/6 is one of the key targets to understand the anti-OP mechanisms of the effective parts of Chinese medicines, which is worthy of further study. This paper summarizes the research results about the anti-OP effects of Chinese medicines in the last two decades, especially the mechanism of regulating calcium metabolism, aiming to provide new ideas for the basic research, clinical application, and drug development of OP treatment.
8.ZHAO Hongli's Experience in Diagnosing and Treating Male Infertility with Six Meridians
Qujia YANG ; Yun CHU ; Hongli ZHAO
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2024;48(3):295-299
[Objective]To summarize the academic experience of Director ZHAO Hongli in the treatment of male infertility with six meridians syndrome differentiation.[Methods]By summarizing the clinical cases of male infertility treated by Director ZHAO and combining his interpretation of the six meridians syndrome differentiation,this paper summarizes Director ZHAO's experience in treating this disease with six meridians syndrome differentiation,fully elaborates the characteristics of the disease and the diagnosis and treatment ideas,and verifies and analyzes it with a typical medical case.[Results]Director ZHAO believes that male infertility has many clinical symptoms and can be treated with six meridians syndrome differentiation.The first step in syndrome differentiation is to distinguish between deficiency and excess.Those who belong to the excess category are based on the disease of the six Fu organs and Yang meridians,which are mostly three Yang disease patterns.Those who belong to the deficiency category are based on the disease of the five Zang organs and Yin meridians,which are mostly three Yin disease patterns.Director ZHAO carefully observes the pathogenesis and also establishes cold-heat complex type of male infertility,using Banxia Xiexin Decoction to communicate Yin and Yang.In terms of drug application,attention should be paid to patients'innate physique,combining Chinese and western medicine according to the characteristics of laboratory tests,advocating food therapy at the same time as medication,and paying attention to psychological counseling.In the case presented,the patient experienced erectile dysfunction after marriage,symptoms differentiation was of Yangming Channel syndrome.Treatment involved modified Gegen Qinlian Decoction to clear the Yangming heat,combined with Simiao Powder to clear damp-heat in lower-Jiao.After more than three months of comprehensive treatment based on the evolving symptoms,the patient's wife was successfully conceived.[Conclusion]Director ZHAO deeply verses in the classics,applies the six meridians syndrome differentiation to the treatment of male infertility innovatively,emphasizing individualized treatment based on syndrome differentiation,receiving remarkable efficacy,which offers a new perspective for both the clinical application of classical prescriptions and the treatment of male infertility.
9.Linggui Zhugantang Treats Chronic Bronchitis in Rats via PLA2-TRPV1/TRPA1 Pathway
Wei DING ; Wenlai WANG ; Zhenhong LIU ; Xiangyun CHEN ; Zhanzhan HE ; Ce CHU ; Yulu YUAN ; Yongqi XU ; Yuxin ZHANG ; Peizhang ZHAO ; Zhen YANG ; Hongxia ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(14):1-9
ObjectiveTo study the effect and mechanism of Linggui Zhugantang in treating chronic bronchitis (CB) induced by exposure to cigarette smoke combined with tracheal instillation of lipopolysaccharide (LPS). MethodSixty SPF-grade SD rats were randomly divided into normal, model, dexamethasone (1 mg·kg-1), and high-, medium-, and low-dose (30.06, 15.03, 7.515 g·kg-1, respectively) Linggui Zhugantang groups by the body weight stratification method, with 10 rats in each group. Each group was administrated with 200 μL LPS (1 g·L-1) by tracheal instillation on days 1 and 14, respectively, while the normal group was administrated with an equal volume of normal saline. Except the normal group, the other groups were exposed to cigarette smoke on days 2-13 and 15-30 (10 cigarettes/time/30 min, twice/day) for the modeling of CB. The rats were administrated with corresponding drugs by gavage for 30 consecutive days from day 2 of modeling, and the mental status, behavior, and body weights of the rats were observed and measured. The wet/dry mass ratio (W/D) of the left lung was measured 30 days after modeling. Hematoxylin-eosin staining was employed to observe the pathological changes in the lung and bronchial tissues. The bronchial mucus secretion and goblet cell proliferation were observed by Alcian blue-periodic acid Schiff (AB-PAS) staining. The levels of mucin 5AC (MUC5AC), interleukin (IL)-13, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α in the serum were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The expression of phospholipase A2 (PLA2), transient receptor potential vanilloid receptor 1 (TRPV1), and transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 (TRPA1) in the lung tissue was quantitatively analyzed by immunohistochemistry and Western blot. ResultCompared with the normal group, the model group showcased abnormal mental status and behaviors, bloody secretion in the nose and mouth, the mortality rate of 40%, decreased body weight, severe lung bronchial structure damage, a large number of inflammatory mediators and inflammatory cell infiltration in the tube wall, hyperemia, edema, and fibroplasia, massive proliferation of goblet cells, excessive secretion and accumulation of mucus, stenosis and deformation of the lumen, and aggravation of pulmonary edema (P<0.01). In addition, the model group had higher levels of MUC5AC, IL-13, IL-6, and TNF-α in the serum and higher expression of PLA2 in the lung tissue than the normal group (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the medication groups showed normal mental status and behaviors, reduced mortality rate, stable weight gain, reduced lung and bronchial injuries, decreased goblet cell proliferation and mucus secretion, and alleviated pulmonary edema (P<0.01). Furthermore, Linggui Zhugantang lowered the levels of MUC5AC, IL-13, IL-6, and TNF-α in the serum and down-regulated the protein levels of PLA2, TRPV1, and TRPA1 in the lung tissue (P<0.01). ConclusionLinggui Zhugantang can reduce the pulmonary inflammation and airway mucus hypersecretion in the rat model of chronic bronchitis. It may exert the effects of reducing inflammation and resolving phlegm by regulating the PLA2-TRPV1/TRPA1 pathway.
10.Pharmacokinetics and bioequivalence study of teriflunomide tablets in healthy Chinese subjects
Li-Li LIN ; Yan JIANG ; Qin ZHANG ; Hui-Ling QIN ; Qian ZHANG ; Yang XU ; Wei LIANG ; Lin-Ying MENG ; Zhao-Xing CHU ; Wei HU
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(3):425-429
Objective To compare the pharmacokinetic profiles of the two teriflunomide tablets in healthy Chinese subjects under fasting and fed conditions and to evaluate their bioequivalence and safety.Methods A randomized,open,single-dose,parallel trial design was used to enroll 31 and 32 healthy Chinese male subjects in the fasting and fed groups,who were randomized to a single oral dose of 14 mg of either reference or test preparation of teriflunomide tablets.The plasma concentrations of teriflunomide were determined using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method,and Phoenix WinNonlin 8.1 software was used to calculate pharmacokinetic parameters and perform bioequivalence analysis.Results Subjects received a single oral dose of the reference and test formulations of teriflunomide.The main pharmacokinetic parameters of teriflunomide in the fasting group were as follows:Cmax were(2.14±0.27)and(2.27±0.33)μg·mL-1,AUC0-72h were(105.70±11.20)and(107.72±11.77)μg·mL-1·h,tmax was 1.49 and 0.99 h;the main pharmacokinetic parameters of teriflunomide in the fed group were as follows:Cmaxwere(1.83±0.17)and(1.75±0.22)μg·mL-1,AUC0-72h were(102.66±9.18)and(101.57±13.01)μg·mL-1·h,tmax was 4.01 and 4.99 h.The 90%confidence intervals for the geometric means of Cmax and AUC0-72h for reference and test preparations in the fasting and fed groups were in the range of 80%to 125%.Conclusion The pharmacokinetic characteristics of the 2 formulations were similar under fasting and fed administration conditions,with good bioequivalence and safety;Postprandial administration may delay the time to peak of the drug.

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