A new triterpenoid. 3 beta. 4 beta. 23-trihydroxy-24, 30-dinorolean-12. 20(29)-dien-28-oic acid. together with five known compounds. 2 alpha. 3 beta. 23-trihydroxy-12-oleanen-28-oic acid-beta -D-glucose glucopyranosyl...A new triterpenoid. 3 beta. 4 beta. 23-trihydroxy-24, 30-dinorolean-12. 20(29)-dien-28-oic acid. together with five known compounds. 2 alpha. 3 beta. 23-trihydroxy-12-oleanen-28-oic acid-beta -D-glucose glucopyranosyl ester. palbinone. 2-hydroxy-benzoic acid, vanillic acid. syringic acid. were isolated from the roots of Paeonia delavayi Franch. Their structures were characterized by spectral analysis.展开更多
Two new sesquiterpenoid trialcohol isomers named 1 beta, 4 alpha 11 alpha -trihydroxyeudesmane (1) and Yunnanensehedychetriol (2), were isolated from the fresh rhizomes of Hedychium Yunnanense gagnep. Their structures...Two new sesquiterpenoid trialcohol isomers named 1 beta, 4 alpha 11 alpha -trihydroxyeudesmane (1) and Yunnanensehedychetriol (2), were isolated from the fresh rhizomes of Hedychium Yunnanense gagnep. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic methods.展开更多
Objective： Lysosome associated protein transmembrane 4 beta （LAPTM4B） was originally identified as a gene in human hepatocellular carcinoma （HCC）. It was successfully cloned by fluorescence differential display, ...Objective： Lysosome associated protein transmembrane 4 beta （LAPTM4B） was originally identified as a gene in human hepatocellular carcinoma （HCC）. It was successfully cloned by fluorescence differential display, rapid amplification of cDNA ends （RACE） and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction （RT-PCR）. Previous study showed that the novel gene played an important role in the occurrence, development, migration and prognosis of tumors. Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive malignancy with the majority of patients dying within one year after diagnosis. This study tries to find out the relationship between lysosome associated protein transmembrane 4 beta gene polymorphism and the susceptibility of pancreatic cancer. Methods： A case-control study was conducted in China, including 58 pancreatic cancer cases and 156 healthy controls. Human genomic DNA was used as the template, polymerase chain reaction （PCR） was used to detect the distribution of LAPTM4B genotype. Analyses Odds ratio （OR） and corresponding 95% confidence interval （95%CI） with logistic regression were performed. Results： Two alleles of LAPTM4B generated three kinds of genotypes in population, ＊1/1, ＊1/2, and ＊2/2. The genotype frequency of ＊1/1, ＊1/2 and ＊2/2 in the pancreatic cancer group were 41.4%, 44.8% and 13.8% respectively, which were not significantly different from those of healthy group （47.4%, 42.9%, 9.6%） （P=0.773, P=0.291）. Also the ＊2 allele frequency of LAPTM4B among pancreatic cancer had no significantly difference with the controls （P=0.354）. When compared to the ＊1 allele, the people with ＊2 allele had no increased risk of pancreatic cancer. Conclusion： The gene polymorphism of LAPTM4B may not influence the susceptibility of pancreatic cancer.展开更多
As a result of increased prevalence of obesity worldwide, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become one of the most common causes of chronic liver disease. Although most NAFLD cases remain benign, some prog...As a result of increased prevalence of obesity worldwide, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become one of the most common causes of chronic liver disease. Although most NAFLD cases remain benign, some progress to end-stage liver diseases such as cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Therefore, treatment should be considered for NAFLD patients who are likely to progress to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) or fibrosis. Thymosin beta 4 (Tβ4), a G-actin sequestering peptide, regulates actin polymerization in mammalian cells. In addition, studies have reported anti-inflammatory, insulin-sensitizing, and anti-fibrotic effects of Tβ4. However, no research has been done to investigate the effects of Tβ4 on NAFLD. Based on the findings above mentioned, we hypothesize that Tβ4 may represent an effective treatment for NAFLD.展开更多
Objectives： To investigate the role of prolyl 4-hydroxylase beta polypeptide （P4HB） expressed in lung carcinoma and the intervention effect of Yiqi Chutan Formula （益气除痰方, YQCTF）. Methods： Lung carcinoma mod...Objectives： To investigate the role of prolyl 4-hydroxylase beta polypeptide （P4HB） expressed in lung carcinoma and the intervention effect of Yiqi Chutan Formula （益气除痰方, YQCTF）. Methods： Lung carcinoma model was established by subcutaneously inoculating LEWIS lung carcinoma cells in C57BL/6J mice. The differential expression of P4HB protein between the YQCTF （3.0 g/kg, gavage, once daily, 21 days） group and the control group was acquired by a 2 fluorescence difference gel electrophoresis （2D-DIGE）, verified by Westem blotting and identified by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time of flight mass spectrometry （MALDI-TOF/＇IOF-MS）. The expression of P4HB and P4HB mRNA in cultured A549 cells from cisplatin （DDP） 1.5μg/mL group and 15% serum combined with DDP 1.5 μg/mL group were detected by cellular immunohistochemistry and reverse chain reaction, respectively. Results： The proteomics research discovered that one-third of differential proteins including P4HB were decreased in the YQCTF group （P〈0.01）. Clinical pathology and tissue microarray studies showed that P4HB expression in lung cancer tissue was stronger than adjacent tissues and normal lung epithelial （P〈0.01）. In the YQCTF and DDP combined groups, the expression of P4HB and P4HB mRNA in A549 cell were decreased significantly （P〈0.01）. Conclusion： YQCTF could inhibit the LEWIS lung carcinoma＇s growth, decrease the expression of P4HB in LEWIS lung carcinoma and A549 cells. YQCTF might take effect through regulating P4HB in endoplasmic reticulum to inhibit the incidence and growth process of lung cercinoma.展开更多
With the escalating prevalence of global heat waves,heat stroke has become a prominent health concern,leading to substantial liver damage.Unlike other forms of liver injury,heat strokeinduced damage is characterized b...With the escalating prevalence of global heat waves,heat stroke has become a prominent health concern,leading to substantial liver damage.Unlike other forms of liver injury,heat strokeinduced damage is characterized by heat cytotoxicity and heightened inflammation,directly contributing to elevated mortality rates.While clinical assessments have identified elevated bilirubin levels as indicative of Kupffer cell dysfunction,their specific correlation with heat stroke liver injury remains unclear.Our hypothesis proposes the involvement of Kupffer cell ferroptosis during heat stroke,initiating IL-1bmediated inflammation.Using single-cell RNA sequencing of murine macrophages,a distinct and highly susceptible Kupffer cell subtype,Clec4Ft/CD206t,emerged,with heme oxygenase 1(HMOX-1)playing a pivotal role.Mechanistically,heat-induced HMOX-1,regulated by early growth response factor 1,mediated ferroptosis in Kupffer cells,specifically in the Clec4F t/CD206 t subtype(KC2),activating phosphatidylinositol 4-kinase beta and promoting PI4P production.This cascade triggered NLRP3 inflammasome activation and maturation of IL-1b.These findings underscore the critical role of targeted therapy against HMOX-1 in ferroptosis within Kupffer cells,particularly in Clec4F t/CD206 t KCs.Such an approach has the potential to mitigate inflammation and alleviate acute liver injury in the context of heat stroke,offering a promising avenue for future therapeutic interventions.展开更多
文摘A new triterpenoid. 3 beta. 4 beta. 23-trihydroxy-24, 30-dinorolean-12. 20(29)-dien-28-oic acid. together with five known compounds. 2 alpha. 3 beta. 23-trihydroxy-12-oleanen-28-oic acid-beta -D-glucose glucopyranosyl ester. palbinone. 2-hydroxy-benzoic acid, vanillic acid. syringic acid. were isolated from the roots of Paeonia delavayi Franch. Their structures were characterized by spectral analysis.
文摘Two new sesquiterpenoid trialcohol isomers named 1 beta, 4 alpha 11 alpha -trihydroxyeudesmane (1) and Yunnanensehedychetriol (2), were isolated from the fresh rhizomes of Hedychium Yunnanense gagnep. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic methods.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No. 81071422)
文摘Objective： Lysosome associated protein transmembrane 4 beta （LAPTM4B） was originally identified as a gene in human hepatocellular carcinoma （HCC）. It was successfully cloned by fluorescence differential display, rapid amplification of cDNA ends （RACE） and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction （RT-PCR）. Previous study showed that the novel gene played an important role in the occurrence, development, migration and prognosis of tumors. Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive malignancy with the majority of patients dying within one year after diagnosis. This study tries to find out the relationship between lysosome associated protein transmembrane 4 beta gene polymorphism and the susceptibility of pancreatic cancer. Methods： A case-control study was conducted in China, including 58 pancreatic cancer cases and 156 healthy controls. Human genomic DNA was used as the template, polymerase chain reaction （PCR） was used to detect the distribution of LAPTM4B genotype. Analyses Odds ratio （OR） and corresponding 95% confidence interval （95%CI） with logistic regression were performed. Results： Two alleles of LAPTM4B generated three kinds of genotypes in population, ＊1/1, ＊1/2, and ＊2/2. The genotype frequency of ＊1/1, ＊1/2 and ＊2/2 in the pancreatic cancer group were 41.4%, 44.8% and 13.8% respectively, which were not significantly different from those of healthy group （47.4%, 42.9%, 9.6%） （P=0.773, P=0.291）. Also the ＊2 allele frequency of LAPTM4B among pancreatic cancer had no significantly difference with the controls （P=0.354）. When compared to the ＊1 allele, the people with ＊2 allele had no increased risk of pancreatic cancer. Conclusion： The gene polymorphism of LAPTM4B may not influence the susceptibility of pancreatic cancer.
文摘As a result of increased prevalence of obesity worldwide, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become one of the most common causes of chronic liver disease. Although most NAFLD cases remain benign, some progress to end-stage liver diseases such as cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Therefore, treatment should be considered for NAFLD patients who are likely to progress to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) or fibrosis. Thymosin beta 4 (Tβ4), a G-actin sequestering peptide, regulates actin polymerization in mammalian cells. In addition, studies have reported anti-inflammatory, insulin-sensitizing, and anti-fibrotic effects of Tβ4. However, no research has been done to investigate the effects of Tβ4 on NAFLD. Based on the findings above mentioned, we hypothesize that Tβ4 may represent an effective treatment for NAFLD.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Fundation of China(No.30772862)Guangdong Natural Science Fund(No.2010-3)Project of Guangdong University Talent Fund(No.2010-79)
文摘Objectives： To investigate the role of prolyl 4-hydroxylase beta polypeptide （P4HB） expressed in lung carcinoma and the intervention effect of Yiqi Chutan Formula （益气除痰方, YQCTF）. Methods： Lung carcinoma model was established by subcutaneously inoculating LEWIS lung carcinoma cells in C57BL/6J mice. The differential expression of P4HB protein between the YQCTF （3.0 g/kg, gavage, once daily, 21 days） group and the control group was acquired by a 2 fluorescence difference gel electrophoresis （2D-DIGE）, verified by Westem blotting and identified by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time of flight mass spectrometry （MALDI-TOF/＇IOF-MS）. The expression of P4HB and P4HB mRNA in cultured A549 cells from cisplatin （DDP） 1.5μg/mL group and 15% serum combined with DDP 1.5 μg/mL group were detected by cellular immunohistochemistry and reverse chain reaction, respectively. Results： The proteomics research discovered that one-third of differential proteins including P4HB were decreased in the YQCTF group （P〈0.01）. Clinical pathology and tissue microarray studies showed that P4HB expression in lung cancer tissue was stronger than adjacent tissues and normal lung epithelial （P〈0.01）. In the YQCTF and DDP combined groups, the expression of P4HB and P4HB mRNA in A549 cell were decreased significantly （P〈0.01）. Conclusion： YQCTF could inhibit the LEWIS lung carcinoma＇s growth, decrease the expression of P4HB in LEWIS lung carcinoma and A549 cells. YQCTF might take effect through regulating P4HB in endoplasmic reticulum to inhibit the incidence and growth process of lung cercinoma.
基金the following funding sources:the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82072100 to Qiang Ma and 82172814 to Liying Zhao)the Natural Science Foundation of Shenzhen(JCYJ20210324120212033,China)Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Immune Regulation and Immunotherapy,School of Laboratory Medicine and Biotechnology,Southern Medical University(2022B1212010009,China).
文摘With the escalating prevalence of global heat waves,heat stroke has become a prominent health concern,leading to substantial liver damage.Unlike other forms of liver injury,heat strokeinduced damage is characterized by heat cytotoxicity and heightened inflammation,directly contributing to elevated mortality rates.While clinical assessments have identified elevated bilirubin levels as indicative of Kupffer cell dysfunction,their specific correlation with heat stroke liver injury remains unclear.Our hypothesis proposes the involvement of Kupffer cell ferroptosis during heat stroke,initiating IL-1bmediated inflammation.Using single-cell RNA sequencing of murine macrophages,a distinct and highly susceptible Kupffer cell subtype,Clec4Ft/CD206t,emerged,with heme oxygenase 1(HMOX-1)playing a pivotal role.Mechanistically,heat-induced HMOX-1,regulated by early growth response factor 1,mediated ferroptosis in Kupffer cells,specifically in the Clec4F t/CD206 t subtype(KC2),activating phosphatidylinositol 4-kinase beta and promoting PI4P production.This cascade triggered NLRP3 inflammasome activation and maturation of IL-1b.These findings underscore the critical role of targeted therapy against HMOX-1 in ferroptosis within Kupffer cells,particularly in Clec4F t/CD206 t KCs.Such an approach has the potential to mitigate inflammation and alleviate acute liver injury in the context of heat stroke,offering a promising avenue for future therapeutic interventions.
