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Small ; : e2401059, 2024 May 22.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38775621

ABSTRACT

Nanozymes, as substitutes for natural enzymes, are constructed as cascade catalysis systems for biomedical applications due to their inherent catalytic properties, high stability, tunable physicochemical properties, and environmental responsiveness. Herein, a multifunctional nanozyme is reported to initiate cascade enzymatic reactions specific in acidic environments for resistant Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) targeting eradication. The cobalt-coated Prussian blue analog based FPB-Co-Ch NPs displays oxidase-, superoxide dismutase-, peroxidase-, and catalase- mimicking activities that trigger • O 2 - ${\mathrm{O}}_2^ - {\bm{\ }}$ and H2O2 to supply O2, thereby killing H. pylori in the stomach. To this end, chitosan is modified on the surface to exert bacterial targeted adhesion and improve the biocompatibility of the composite. In the intestinal environment, the cascade enzymatic activities are significantly inhibited, ensuring the biosafety of the treatment. In vitro, sensitive and resistant strains of H. pylori are cultured and the antibacterial activity is evaluated. In vivo, murine infection models are developed and its success is confirmed by gastric mucosal reculturing, Gram staining, H&E staining, and Giemsa staining. Additionally, the antibacterial capacity, anti-inflammation, repair effects, and biosafety of FPB-Co-Ch NPs are comprehensively investigated. This strategy renders a drug-free approach that specifically targets and kills H. pylori, restoring the damaged gastric mucosa while relieving inflammation.

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Plant Cell Environ ; 2024 May 29.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38808618

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Bursaphelenchus xylophilus is the pathogen of pine wilt disease, which can devastate the pine forest ecosystem. Usually, plant cells generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) as a defensive substance or signalling molecules to resist the infection of nematodes. However, little is known about how B. xylophilus effectors mediate the plant ROS metabolism. Here, we identified a pioneer B. xylophilus Prx3-interacting effector 1 (BxPIE1) expressed in the dorsal gland cells and the intestine. Silencing of the BxPIE1 gene resulted in reduced nematode reproduction and a delay in disease progression during parasitic stages, with the upregulation of pathogenesis-related (PR) genes PtPR-3 (class Ⅳ chitinase) and PtPR-9 (peroxidase). The protein-protein interaction assays further demonstrated that BxPIE1 interacts with a Pinus thunbergii class III peroxidase (PtPrx3), which produces H2O2 under biotic stress. The expression of BxPIE1 and PtPrx3 was upregulated during the infection stage. Furthermore, BxPIE1 effectively inhibited H2O2 generating from class III peroxidase and ascorbate can recover the virulence of siBxPIE1-treated B. xylophilus by scavenging H2O2. Taken together, BxPIE1 is an important virulence factor, revealing a novel mechanism utilized by nematodes to suppress plant immunity.

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Technol Health Care ; 2024 May 18.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38820029

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: The substitution of missing teeth with implants is a dependable and anticipated therapeutic approach. Despite numerous studies affirming long-term success rates, there exists a spectrum of potential biological and aesthetic complications. OBJECTIVE: The primary objective of this study was to assess patient responses subsequent to surgical interventions, with a specific emphasis on the utilization of xenogenic collagen matrix (XCM), both with and without the application of a stent secured over healing abutments, in the context of keratinized gingival mucosa augmentation. The principal aim was to evaluate and draw comparisons between the clinical outcomes resulting from these two procedural approaches, with a particular focus on critical parameters encompassing post-operative complications, patient comfort, and the overall efficacy in achieving successful keratinized tissue augmentation. methods: Sixty patients were selected for this study. The patients were divided into three groups: A, B, and a control group, with each group comprising 20 participants. We used XCM in experimental group A, XCM covered with surgical stent in experimental group B, and free gingival graft (FGG) in the control group. After the surgical procedure, patients were required to complete a visual analogue scale (VAS) questionnaire for post-operative complications, and a quality of life (QOL) questionnaire on days 1, 3, and 7. RESULTS: Patients in the experimental groups A and B demonstrated markedly improved outcomes when compared with the control group. Assessments conducted on days 1, 3, and 7 demonstrated diminished levels of pain, bleeding, and swelling in both experimental groups, with experimental group B showing the least discomfort. The incorporation of XCM, either with or without stents, was associated with a reduction in analgesic consumption, underscoring its favorable influence on post-operative comfort, notwithstanding the exception of halitosis in experimental group B. CONCLUSION: Using XCM with or without a stent for keratinized tissue augmentation has better post-operative outcomes associated with reduced swelling, bleeding, and pain based on the QOL survey. This study provides data to support the clinical application of XCM and stents.

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J Agric Food Chem ; 72(14): 7774-7783, 2024 Apr 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38563445

ABSTRACT

Pathogenic microorganisms can impact the behavior and physiology of herbivores by direct or indirect means. This study demonstrated that yellow peach moth Conogethes punctiferalis larvae feeding on Penicillium-infected apples exhibited significantly longer body length and weight parameters compared to the control group. The sequencing of gut 16S rRNA showed a significant increase in the diversity and abundance of bacteria in the larvae feeding on Penicillium-infected apples. Additionally, transcriptomic sequencing of the larval gut indicated significant upregulation of genes related to digestion and cuticle formation after consuming Penicillium-infected apples. Furthermore, enzyme activity assays revealed notable changes in the trypsin and lipase activity. Consequently, these alterations in gut microbiota structure, diversity, and gene expression levels may underlie the observed growth and developmental variations in C. punctiferalis larvae mediated by pathogenic microorganisms. This study holds theoretical significance for a deeper understanding of the tripartite interaction among microorganisms, insects, and plants as well as for the development of novel pest control measures based on gut microbiota.


Subject(s)
Malus , Moths , Animals , Malus/genetics , RNA, Ribosomal, 16S/genetics , Larva , Bacteria/genetics , Gene Expression
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World J Gastrointest Oncol ; 16(4): 1334-1343, 2024 Apr 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38660659

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to evaluate the safety of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) in elderly patients with gastric cancer (GC). AIM: To evaluate the safety of ERAS in elderly patients with GC. METHODS: The PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases were used to search for eligible studies from inception to April 1, 2023. The mean difference (MD), odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (95%CI) were pooled for analysis. The quality of the included studies was evaluated using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale scores. We used Stata (V.16.0) software for data analysis. RESULTS: This study consists of six studies involving 878 elderly patients. By analyzing the clinical outcomes, we found that the ERAS group had shorter postoperative hospital stays (MD = -0.51, I2 = 0.00%, 95%CI = -0.72 to -0.30, P = 0.00); earlier times to first flatus (defecation; MD = -0.30, I² = 0.00%, 95%CI = -0.55 to -0.06, P = 0.02); less intestinal obstruction (OR = 3.24, I2 = 0.00%, 95%CI = 1.07 to 9.78, P = 0.04); less nausea and vomiting (OR = 4.07, I2 = 0.00%, 95%CI = 1.29 to 12.84, P = 0.02); and less gastric retention (OR = 5.69, I2 = 2.46%, 95%CI = 2.00 to 16.20, P = 0.00). Our results showed that the conventional group had a greater mortality rate than the ERAS group (OR = 0.24, I2 = 0.00%, 95%CI = 0.07 to 0.84, P = 0.03). However, there was no statistically significant difference in major complications between the ERAS group and the conventional group (OR = 0.67, I2 = 0.00%, 95%CI = 0.38 to 1.18, P = 0.16). CONCLUSION: Compared to those with conventional recovery, elderly GC patients who received the ERAS protocol after surgery had a lower risk of mortality.

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J Asian Nat Prod Res ; 26(1): 120-129, 2024 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38509697

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Three new monoterpene phenol dimers, bisbakuchiols V-X (1-3), and two bakuchiol ethers (4 and 5), along with four known compounds (6-9) were isolated from the fruits of Psoralea corylifolia. Their structures were elucidated based on extensive spectral analysis. The absolute configurations of 1, 2, 4, and 5 were specified by quantum chemical calculations of ECD spectra.


Subject(s)
Phenol , Psoralea , Phenol/analysis , Fruit/chemistry , Psoralea/chemistry , Monoterpenes , Molecular Structure , Phenols/chemistry
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Protein Sci ; 33(4): e4949, 2024 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38511500

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Primary defects in folding of mutant proinsulin can cause dominant-negative proinsulin accumulation in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), impaired anterograde proinsulin trafficking, perturbed ER homeostasis, diminished insulin production, and ß-cell dysfunction. Conversely, if primary impairment of ER-to-Golgi trafficking (which also perturbs ER homeostasis) drives misfolding of nonmutant proinsulin-this might suggest bi-directional entry into a common pathological phenotype (proinsulin misfolding, perturbed ER homeostasis, and deficient ER export of proinsulin) that can culminate in diminished insulin storage and diabetes. Here, we've challenged ß-cells with conditions that impair ER-to-Golgi trafficking, and devised an accurate means to assess the relative abundance of distinct folded/misfolded forms of proinsulin using a novel nonreducing SDS-PAGE/immunoblotting protocol. We confirm abundant proinsulin misfolding upon introduction of a diabetogenic INS mutation, or in the islets of db/db mice. Whereas blockade of proinsulin trafficking in Golgi/post-Golgi compartments results in intracellular accumulation of properly-folded proinsulin (bearing native disulfide bonds), impairment of ER-to-Golgi trafficking (regardless whether such impairment is achieved by genetic or pharmacologic means) results in decreased native proinsulin with more misfolded proinsulin. Remarkably, reversible ER-to-Golgi transport defects (such as treatment with brefeldin A or cellular energy depletion) upon reversal quickly restore the ER folding environment, resulting in the disappearance of pre-existing misfolded proinsulin while preserving proinsulin bearing native disulfide bonds. Thus, proper homeostatic balance of ER-to-Golgi trafficking is linked to a more favorable proinsulin folding (as well as trafficking) outcome.


Subject(s)
Diabetes Mellitus , Insulin-Secreting Cells , Mice , Animals , Proinsulin/genetics , Proinsulin/chemistry , Protein Folding , Insulin/chemistry , Endoplasmic Reticulum , Homeostasis , Disulfides/chemistry
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Genomics ; 116(3): 110831, 2024 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38513875

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Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major etiology of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). An interesting question is how different are the molecular and phenotypic profiles between HBV-infected (HBV+) and non-HBV-infected (HBV-) HCCs? Based on the publicly available multi-omics data for HCC, including bulk and single-cell data, and the data we collected and sequenced, we performed a comprehensive comparison of molecular and phenotypic features between HBV+ and HBV- HCCs. Our analysis showed that compared to HBV- HCCs, HBV+ HCCs had significantly better clinical outcomes, higher degree of genomic instability, higher enrichment of DNA repair and immune-related pathways, lower enrichment of stromal and oncogenic signaling pathways, and better response to immunotherapy. Furthermore, in vitro experiments confirmed that HBV+ HCCs had higher immunity, PD-L1 expression and activation of DNA damage response pathways. This study may provide insights into the profiles of HBV+ and HBV- HCCs, and guide rational therapeutic interventions for HCC patients.


Subject(s)
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular , Hepatitis B virus , Liver Neoplasms , Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/virology , Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/genetics , Liver Neoplasms/virology , Liver Neoplasms/genetics , Humans , Hepatitis B virus/genetics , Phenotype , B7-H1 Antigen/genetics , B7-H1 Antigen/metabolism , Hepatitis B/virology , Hepatitis B/complications , Hepatitis B/genetics , Genomic Instability , DNA Repair , Multiomics
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Angew Chem Int Ed Engl ; 63(14): e202318897, 2024 Apr 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38326236

ABSTRACT

Mirror-image proteins (D-proteins) are useful in biomedical research for purposes such as mirror-image screening for D-peptide drug discovery, but the chemical synthesis of many D-proteins is often low yielding due to the poor solubility or aggregation of their constituent peptide segments. Here, we report a Lys-C protease-cleavable solubilizing tag and its use to synthesize difficult-to-obtain D-proteins. Our tag is easily installed onto multiple amino acids such as DLys, DSer, DThr, and/or the N-terminal amino acid of hydrophobic D-peptides, is impervious to various reaction conditions, such as peptide synthesis, ligation, desulfurization, and transition metal-mediated deprotection, and yet can be completely removed by Lys-C protease under denaturing conditions to give the desired D-protein. The efficacy and practicality of the new method were exemplified in the synthesis of two challenging D-proteins: D-enantiomers of programmed cell death protein 1 IgV domain and SARS-CoV-2 envelope protein, in high yield. This work demonstrates that the enzymatic cleavage of solubilizing tags under denaturing conditions is feasible, thus paving the way for the production of more D-proteins.


Subject(s)
Peptides , Proteins , Proteins/chemistry , Peptides/chemistry , Amino Acids/chemistry , Chemistry Techniques, Synthetic/methods , Peptide Hydrolases , Endopeptidases
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Article in Chinese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38297873

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Objective:To evaluate the outcomes following the use of folded supraclavicular flap repaired hypopharyngeal combined neck skin defects. Methods:Folded supraclavicular flap were designed to repaired four cases of hypopharyngeal combined neck skin defects patients. Evaluate their repair effect (3 men,1 woman; mean age:66 years). Hypopharyngeal fistula from 3.2 cm×1.8 cm to 4.5 cm×3.8 cm,skin defects in the neck from 3.8 cm×2.2 cm to 5.1 cm×4.5 cm. The folded supraclavicular flap from 8 cm×5 cm to 13 cm×9 cm. Results:All flaps survived, head and neck appearance was satisfactory, and no patient experienced a major complication. All patients resumed an oral diet function. No fistula recurrence or stricture developed after 6-19 months of follow-up. Conclusion:The folded supraclavicular flap is a safe and effective flap Repaired for hypopharyngeal combined neck skin defects.


Subject(s)
Fistula , Plastic Surgery Procedures , Soft Tissue Injuries , Male , Female , Humans , Aged , Surgical Flaps , Neck/surgery , Skin Transplantation , Head/surgery , Fistula/surgery , Soft Tissue Injuries/surgery , Treatment Outcome
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Zhongguo Zhen Jiu ; 44(2): 185-187, 2024 Feb 12.
Article in English, Chinese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38373764

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The paper introduces professor YIN Kejing's clinical experience in treatment of cyclomastopathy. In pathogenesis, cyclomastopathy is relevant with dysfunction of the thoroughfare vessel and the conception vessel, the stagnation of blood and phlegm and the stagnation of liver qi. The principle of treatment prefers to unblocking the circulation of qi and blood and adjusting the balance between yin and yang. In diagnosis, the unique meridian palpation is adopted. Regarding the treatment of cyclomastopathy, the accompanied needling at Tianchi (PC 1) is recommended in combination with the external application of herbal medicines, presenting the specific characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine.


Subject(s)
Acupuncture Therapy , Meridians , Percutaneous Collagen Induction , Medicine, Chinese Traditional
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Eur J Pharmacol ; 968: 176417, 2024 Apr 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38346470

ABSTRACT

Ten-eleven translocation protein 1 (Tet1) is associated with the regulation of depression-like behaviour in mice. However, the mechanism by which Tet1 affects neurogenesis in mice to regulate depression-like behaviours remains unclear. In this study, the chronic social defeat stress (CSDS) paradigm was constructed by overexpressing Tet1 protein in the mouse hippocampus, and 5-ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine (EdU, 50 mg/kg) was injected on the seventh day to explore the mechanism of the regulation of the Tet1/Delta-like protein 3 (DLL3)/Notch1 protein pathway in mice hippocampal neurogenesis and its influence on depression-like behaviour. Following CSDS, the expression level of Tet1 decreased significantly. Moreover, due to the downregulation of Tet1 protein, the maintenance of the DNA methylation and demethylation balance was affected, resulting in a significant increase in the methylation levels of Notch1 and DLL3 and a significant decrease in the protein expression levels of DLL3, Notch1, and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). At the same time, the proliferation and differentiation of neurones were affected, which was related to a significant decrease in the number of EdU+, doublecortin (DCX)+, and Ki67+ cells in the hippocampus of the CSDS model mice. When the Tet1 protein was overexpressed in the mouse hippocampus, DLL3 and Notch1 protein expression levels were upregulated, promoting hippocampal neurogenesis and alleviating depression-like behaviour in mice. These findings suggest that regulation of the hippocampal Tet1/DLL3/Notch1 protein pathway to influence neurogenesis may be a therapeutic strategy for depression.


Subject(s)
Depression , Receptor, Notch1 , Mice , Animals , Receptor, Notch1/metabolism , Signal Transduction , Neurogenesis/genetics , Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor/metabolism , Hippocampus/metabolism , Mice, Inbred C57BL
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Metab Syndr Relat Disord ; 22(3): 207-213, 2024 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38232369

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between remission of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and radical surgery for colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. Methods: From January 2014 to December 2021, data of patients with concurrent CRC and NAFLD who underwent radical surgery in a single-center hospital were retrospectively collected. NAFLD was defined as a mean computed tomography (CT) liver attenuation value of <40 Hounsfield units (HUs). Comparison of preoperative and 1-year postoperative CT images was performed to evaluate the change of NAFLD. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify independent predictive factors for NAFLD remission. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to estimate overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) between the remission group and no remission group. Results: In this study, a total of 55 eligible patients were included. The remission group had 33 (60.0%) patients and the no remission group had 22 (40.0%) patients. The mean preoperative weight was 66.1 ± 9.9 kg. The mean preoperative body mass index (BMI) was 25.4 ± 2.5 kg/m2. We found that the average weight was significantly decreased (P < 0.01), average BMI was significantly decreased (P < 0.01), and HU score was significantly increased (P < 0.01). By comparing baseline characteristics between the remission group and no remission group, we found that the remission group exhibited larger tumor sizes (P = 0.036) than the no remission group. In the multivariate logistic regression analysis, we found that weight change was a predictor for NAFLD (odds ratio = 0.764, 95% confidence interval = 0.618-0.944, P = 0.013). We did not find any statistically significant differences in OS (P = 0.182) or DFS (P = 0.248) between the remission group and no remission group. Conclusions: The NAFLD remission rate reached 60.0% for CRC patients 1 year after radical surgery. In addition, we found that weight change was a predictor of NAFLD remission.


Subject(s)
Colorectal Neoplasms , Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease , Humans , Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease/complications , Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease/surgery , Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease/pathology , Retrospective Studies , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Colorectal Neoplasms/complications , Colorectal Neoplasms/surgery
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Int Immunopharmacol ; 127: 111324, 2024 Jan 25.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38070467

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Saikosaponin-d (SSd) is a triterpene saponin from the roots of Bupleurum chinese. Recent studies have revealed its antidepressant activity, but its mechanism involved is unclear. This study's objective was to ascertain how SSd may reduce depression in depressed mice subjected to chronic unpredictable animal stress (CUMS) and to investigate the mechanisms underlying these effects. Models of CUMS depression were established and different groups were treated with SSd and escitalopram. After the last day of administration of the treatment, behavioral tests were performed. ELISA was used to measure the expression of IL-1ß, TNF-α, and IL-18, and western blot was used to measure the presence of proteins associated with NLRP3. Hippocampal neuronal damage was observed using Nissl staining, and NLRP3 ubiquitination assay was performed by immunoprecipitation and gene silencing. An inflammatory cell model was constructed by treating BV2 cells with lipopolysaccharides (LPS) and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to verify the ubiquitination modification of NLRP3 by SSd. Behavioral tests demonstrated that SSd effectively alleviated depression-like symptoms. SSd should substantially limit the degrees of proteins associated with NLRP3, as properly as limit the harm to hippocampal neurons. Gene silencing results showed that SSd regulates NLRP3 through the E3 ubiquitin ligase MARCHF7. In vitro, SSd remarkably increased the protein expression of K48-linked ubiquitin in inflammatory BV2 cells, while decreasing the protein levels of NLRP3. Our findings suggest that SSd has antidepressant effects in CUMS mice by promoting ubiquitination of NLRP3 to inhibit inflammasome activation and improve the inflammatory state.


Subject(s)
Inflammasomes , Oleanolic Acid/analogs & derivatives , Saponins , Mice , Animals , Inflammasomes/metabolism , NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein/metabolism , Depression/drug therapy , Depression/metabolism , Saponins/pharmacology , Saponins/therapeutic use , Antidepressive Agents/pharmacology , Antidepressive Agents/therapeutic use , Ubiquitination
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J Ethnopharmacol ; 319(Pt 3): 117289, 2024 Jan 30.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37844745

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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Radix Bupleuri, also named "Chaihu" in Chinese, is a substance derived from the dry roots of Bupleurum chinense DC. [Apiaceae] and Bupleurum scorzonerifolium Willd. [Apiaceae]. Radix Bupleuri was initially recorded as a medicinal herb in Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing, the earliest monograph concerning traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Ever since, Radix Bupleuri has been broadly used to alleviate exterior syndrome, disperse heat, modulate the liver-qi, and elevate yang-qi in TCM. Radix Bupleuri has also been utilized as an important component in Xiaoyaosan, a classical formula for relieving depression, which was originated from the famous Chinese medical book called "Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang" in Song Dynasty. Currently, many valuable pharmacological effects of Radix Bupleuri have been explored, such as antidepressant, neuroprotective activities, antiinflammation, anticancer, immunoregulation, etc. Former studies have illustrated that Saikosaponin A (SSa), one of the primary active components of Radix Bupleuri, possesses potential antidepressant properties. However, the underlying mechanisms still remain unknown. AIM OF THE STUDY: We used a chronic social defeat stress (CSDS) mouse model to explore the ameliorative effects and potential mechanisms of SSa in depressive disorder in vivo. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The CSDS mouse model was established and mice underwent behavioral studies using assays such as the social interaction test (SIT), sucrose preference test (SPT), forced-swim test (FST), tail suspension test (TST), and open field test (OFT). Western blotting, immunofluorescence, and Golgi staining were performed to investigate signaling pathway activity, and alterations in synaptic spines in the hippocampus. To model the anticipated interaction between SSa and Tet1, molecular docking and microscale thermophoresis (MST) techniques were employed. Finally, sh-RNA Tet1 was employed for validation via lentiviral transfection in CSDS mice to confirm the requirement of Tet1 for SSA efficacy. RESULTS: SSa dramatically reduced depressed symptoms, boosted the expression of Tet1, Notch, DLL3, and BDNF, encouraged hippocampus development, and enhanced the dendritic spine density of hippocampal neurons. In contrast, Tet1 knockdown in CSDS mice dampened the beneficial effects of SSa on depressive symptoms. CONCLUSIONS: Therefore, our results suggest that SSa significantly activates the Tet1/Notch/DLL3 signaling pathways and promotes hippocampal neurogenesis to exert antidepressant effects in the CSDS mouse model in vivo. The present results also provide new insight into the importance of the Tet1/DLL3/Notch pathways as potential targets for novel antidepressant development.


Subject(s)
Antidepressive Agents , Depression , Male , Mice , Animals , Depression/drug therapy , Molecular Docking Simulation , Antidepressive Agents/pharmacology , Antidepressive Agents/therapeutic use , Hippocampus , Neurogenesis , Signal Transduction
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Anim Sci J ; 94(1): e13891, 2023.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38088251

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This experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of magnolol on the oxidative parameters and jejunum injury induced by diquat in broiler chickens. This test adopts a 2 × 2 factors design, a total of 288 one-day-old male AA broiler chicks randomly allocated to four groups, consisting of six replicates of 12 birds each, which was then denoted as CON group, diquat (DIQ) group (16 mg/kg BW diquat was injected into birds at the age of 21 days), magnolol (MAG) group (basic bird diet supplemented with 300 mg/kg magnolol), and MAG + DIQ group. At 21 days of age, broilers in the DIQ group and the MAG + DIQ group were intraperitoneally injected with 16 mg/kg BW diquat. Results showed that diet supplementing with MAG could alleviate the decrease of ADG to a certain extent after exposure to DIQ. Addition of magnolol to the diet alleviated the decrease of ADG during injection, antioxidant enzymes, and gene expression and increased the markers of oxidative damage induced by diquat induction. Magnolol supplement reversed the increase of apoptotic cells in the diquat-induced chicken jejunum. RNA sequencing showed that PI3K-Akt, calcium, and NF-kappa B signaling pathways were the main enrichment pathways between the DIQ group and the MAG + DIQ group. Our findings revealed that magnolol may improve antioxidant enzyme activity and expression of related genes through the PI3K-Akt pathway to alleviate oxidative stress.


Subject(s)
Antioxidants , Chickens , Animals , Male , Antioxidants/metabolism , Chickens/metabolism , Diet/veterinary , Dietary Supplements , Diquat/adverse effects , Oxidative Stress , Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases/metabolism , Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt/metabolism
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Langenbecks Arch Surg ; 408(1): 435, 2023 Nov 14.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37964034

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PURPOSE: This study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes of the clinical outcomes of laparoscopic and open sutures for peptic ulcer perforation (PPU). MATERIALS AND METHODS: PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for eligible studies from inception to March 31, 2023. Odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (Cl) were also calculated. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) was used to evaluate the quality of the included studies. This study was performed using the Stata (V.16.0) software. RESULTS: A total of 29 studies involving 17,228 patients were included in this study. In terms of postoperative outcomes, the laparoscopic group had a shorter postoperative hospital stay (MD = -0.29, 95%CI = -0.44 to -0.13, P = 0.00), less blood loss (MD = -0.45, 95%CI = -0.82 to -0.08, P = 0.02), fewer wound infection (OR = 0.20, 95%CI = 0.17 to 0.24, P = 0.00), fewer pneumonia (OR = 0.59, 95%CI = 0.41 to 0.87, P = 0.01), fewer respiratory complications (OR = 0.26, 95%CI = 0.13 to 0.55, P = 0.00) and lower postoperative morbidity (OR = 0.51, 95%CI = 0.33 to 0.78, P = 0.00). The laparoscopic group had a lower mortality rate (OR = 0.36, 95%CI = 0.27 to 0.49, P = 0.00) than the open group. We also found that the laparoscopic group had a higher overall complication rate than the open group (OR = 0.45, 95%CI = 0.34 to 0.60, P = 0.00). CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic repair was associated with a lower risk of mortality than open repair in patients with PPU. Laparoscopic repair may be a better option in patients with PPU.


Subject(s)
Laparoscopy , Peptic Ulcer Perforation , Humans , Treatment Outcome , Peptic Ulcer Perforation/surgery , Peptic Ulcer Perforation/etiology , Laparoscopy/adverse effects , Databases, Factual , Odds Ratio , Postoperative Complications/etiology , Length of Stay , Retrospective Studies
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Sci Rep ; 13(1): 18867, 2023 11 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37914834

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) combined with hyperuricemia remitted 1 year after CRC surgery. CRC patients combined with hyperuricemia who underwent radical surgery were included from a single clinical center from Jan 2016 to Dec 2021. Baseline characteristics was compared between the remission group and the non-remission group. Multivariate logistic regression was used to find the possible predictive factors of hyperuricemia remission. A total of 91 patients were included for data analysis, retrospectively. There were 34 (37.4%) patients in the remission group and 57 (62.6%) patients in the non-remission group. The mean preoperative weight and body mass index (BMI) were 61.2 ± 10.7 (kg) and 24.1 ± 3.3 (kg/m2). 21 (23.1%) patients had a history of drinking. We found that the weight and BMI were not significantly different before and 1 year after CRC surgery (P > 0.05). In contrast, uric acid values were significantly decreased (P < 0.01). Meanwhile, the outcomes showed there were no significant differences in the baseline characteristics between the remission and non-remission groups (P > 0.05). According to multivariate logistic regression, we found that the history of drinking was a predictive factor of hyperuricemia remission (OR = 0.046, 95% CI 0.005-0.475, P = 0.010). CRC patients with hyperuricemia had a 37.4% remission from hyperuricemia 1 year after CRC surgery. Tumor location, tumor stage, and tumor size did not predict the remission of hyperuricemia. Notably, the history of drinking was a predictive factor of hyperuricemia remission.


Subject(s)
Colorectal Neoplasms , Digestive System Surgical Procedures , Hyperuricemia , Humans , Hyperuricemia/complications , Hyperuricemia/surgery , Retrospective Studies , Uric Acid , Colorectal Neoplasms/complications , Colorectal Neoplasms/surgery
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