Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS)is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the degeneration of motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord,leading to muscle weakness,paralysis,and ultimately death(C...Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS)is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the degeneration of motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord,leading to muscle weakness,paralysis,and ultimately death(Cleveland and Rothstein,2001).Frontotemporal lobar degeneration(FTLD)is a neurodegenerative disease affecting the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain,leading to changes in behavior,personality,and language(Van Langenhove et al.,2012).Both ALS and FTLD are classified as proteinopathies in which abnormal protein aggregation and accumulation in neurons contribute to the disease pathogenesis.Fused in sarcoma(FUS)is a DNA/RNA-binding protein involved in various cellular processes,including transcriptional regulation,RNA splicing,and DNA repair.Mutations in the FUS gene have been linked to familial ALS,highlighting the importance of FUS in the disease pathogenesis(Vance et al.,2009).In ALS and FTLD,aberrant post-translational modifications(PTMs)of FUS,such as phosphorylation,acetylation,and methylation,have been implicated in the promotion of FUS aggregation and neurotoxicity(Choi et al.,2023).Therefore,understanding the regulatory mechanisms of FUS PTMs is crucial for developing targeted therapies against these diseases.展开更多
Objective Brown and beige adipocytes dissipate energy through thermogenesis,and the impaired thermogenic function of these adipocytes is a key driver of obesity and related metabolic disorders.However,the molecular me...Objective Brown and beige adipocytes dissipate energy through thermogenesis,and the impaired thermogenic function of these adipocytes is a key driver of obesity and related metabolic disorders.However,the molecular mechanisms governing adipocyte thermogenesis are not fully understood.This study investigated the role of inorganic pyrophosphatase 1(PPA1)in regulating adipocyte thermogenesis and assessed its potential as a therapeutic target for obesity and metabolic disorders.Methods To investigate the function of PPA1 in adipose tissue thermogenesis,we generated adipose-specific heterozygous PPA1 knockout mice via the Cre-loxP system and established cold exposure models.PPA1 deletion effects were assessed by hematoxylin and eosin(H&E)staining,immunofluorescence,quantitative polymerase chain reaction(qPCR),and immunoblotting.Mitochondrial changes during browning were further characterized via transmission electron microscopy(TEM),mitochondrial DNA(mtDNA)quantification,qPCR,and Western blotting.The molecular mechanisms involved were subsequently dissected via mass spectrometry,coimmunoprecipitation(Co-IP),and immunofluorescence colocalization.Results Adi-PPA1^(fl/+)mice presented impaired adipose tissue thermogenesis upon cold exposure.Mechanistically,PPA1 deficiency impaired adipose browning in an enzyme activity-independent manner.PPA1 knockdown promoted the aberrant translocation and accumulation of fused in sarcoma(FUS)to mitochondria,which triggered mitochondrial dysfunction and suppressed browning.Crucially,silencing FUS effectively rescued the mitochondrial defects caused by PPA1 depletion.Conclusion PPA1 functions as a nonenzymatic positive regulator of adipocyte thermogenesis by interacting with FUS to prevent its mitochondrial mislocalization,thereby maintaining mitochondrial function and promoting adipose browning.These findings highlight PPA1 as a potential therapeutic avenue for obesity and metabolic disorders.展开更多
This study investigated the therapeutic effects on metabolic syndrome(MetS)and the impact on the intestinal barrier and gut microbiota of Fu brick tea aqueous extracts(FTE)on MetS in rats fed with a high-fat diet(HFD)...This study investigated the therapeutic effects on metabolic syndrome(MetS)and the impact on the intestinal barrier and gut microbiota of Fu brick tea aqueous extracts(FTE)on MetS in rats fed with a high-fat diet(HFD).Here,the results showed that FTE supplement significantly reduced HFD-induced weight gain,adiposity,dyslipidemia,fasting blood glucose(FBG)increment,and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD).Moreover,FTE supplement resulted in a decline in lipopolysaccharide(LPS)level and attenuation of colonic inflammation and oxidative stress to protect the intestinal barrier function.FTE supplement also maintained the intestinal barrier integrity by improving histological appearance and promoting ZO-1,Occludin,and Claudin-1 protein expression levels.Meanwhile,FTE supplement alleviated the gut microbiota dysbiosis by enhancing the Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes(F/B)ratio and stimulating the colonization of probiotic bacteria such as Akkermansia,Lactobacillus,Adlercreutzia,and Bacteroides.These findings collectively suggest that Fu brick tea could alleviate MetS and MetS-associated traits with the mechanism relevant to the protection of intestinal barrier and gut microbiota regulation.展开更多
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of the modified Gui Fu Ling Wu Decoction in treating diabetic nephropathy(DN)of the spleen-kidney Yang deficiency type.Methods:A total of 100 DN patients admitted to Changyi Traditio...Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of the modified Gui Fu Ling Wu Decoction in treating diabetic nephropathy(DN)of the spleen-kidney Yang deficiency type.Methods:A total of 100 DN patients admitted to Changyi Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital between August 2023 and March 2024 were included in the study.Patients were randomly divided into a control group and a study group,each comprising 50 cases,using a computerized random number generator.The control group received kallikrein treatment,while the study group received a combination of kallikrein and the modified Gui Fu Ling Wu Decoction.Blood glucose control,renal function,and inflammatory markers were assessed before and after treatment in both groups.Results:Before treatment,there were no significant differences in blood glucose and renal function indicators between the two groups(P>0.05).After treatment,postprandial blood glucose,fasting blood glucose,24-hour urinary protein,urinary microalbumin,serum creatinine,serum C-reactive protein(CRP),and interleukin-6 levels significantly decreased in both groups,with the study group showing superior results compared to the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion:The combination of Gui Fu Ling Wu Decoction and kallikrein for treating spleen-kidney Yang deficiency type DN significantly improves blood glucose control,enhances renal function,and reduces inflammatory responses.展开更多
The high incidence of hand,foot,and mouth disease(HFMD)in children,coupled with improper management,can lead to complications,causing significant distress to both patients and their parents.This article reports on the...The high incidence of hand,foot,and mouth disease(HFMD)in children,coupled with improper management,can lead to complications,causing significant distress to both patients and their parents.This article reports on the successful treatment of a case of HFMD with dampness-heat accumulation in the spleen type using a therapeutic approach of applying herbal patches to acupoints to disperse dampness,promote heat dissipation,and unblock the fu organs.The herbs selected primarily include honeysuckle,Forsythia,and mint to relieve the exterior and promote heat dissipation;Agastache and magnolia bark to transform and dry dampness;Scutellaria,blackberry lily,and licorice to clear heat,detoxify,and benefit the throat;and magnolia bark and bitter orange to unblock the fu organs and purge heat.The flexible combination of these herbs with acupoints such as Shenque,Zhongwan,Tiantu,and Feishu fully leverages the synergistic effects of both the herbs and acupoints,resulting in a significant therapeutic effect.This approach provides valuable insights and methodologies for the prevention and treatment of HFMD in children.展开更多
Xin Xiu Ben Cao(《新修本草》Newly Revised Materia Medica)is China’s first national pharmacopoeia and holds significant importance in the history of Chinese herbal medicine.However,it was lost by the time of the North...Xin Xiu Ben Cao(《新修本草》Newly Revised Materia Medica)is China’s first national pharmacopoeia and holds significant importance in the history of Chinese herbal medicine.However,it was lost by the time of the Northern Song dynasty.Japanese envoys to the Tang dynasty brought this text back to Japan,where it was preserved in manuscript form at Ninna-ji Temple(仁和寺)in Kyoto,although it gradually fell into obscurity.In the 19th century,Japanese physicians and scholars such as the Fukui family(福井家),the Asai family(浅井家),the Kojima family(小岛家),and Kariya Ekisai(狩谷棭斋)discovered fragments of Xin Xiu Ben Cao,transcribed them,and gradually disseminated them.During his travels to Japan from 1888 to 1889,the Chinese envoy Fu Yunlong(傅云龙),along with Chen Ju(陈榘),acquired and published this text.The reproduced edition shows that the text consists of eleven volumes,eight of which were originally from the Kojima family’s collection.Volume 3 was transcribed by Kojima Naozane(小岛尚真)based on his father’s compiled edition.The Kojima family’s manuscripts were later acquired by Arai Masatake(新井政毅),the owner of the Arai Bunko(新井文库),and after his passing,they were dispersed among booksellers.The seals printed in the book reveal that the Qing Legation in Japan and Chinese literati who traveled to Japan jointly appreciated and studied this text.By comparing it with other scroll and album-format manuscripts,it becomes evident that the layout of this fragment differs from the scroll format but is closer to the album format.展开更多
基金supported by the BK21 FOUR(Fostering Outstanding Universities for Research)and the Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF),funded by the Ministry of Education(MOE)and the Ministry of Science and ICT(MSIT)(NRF-2022R1A2C1004204,RS-2023-00219563,2023-DD-UP-0007)by the Soonchunhyang University Research Fund(to KK)。
文摘Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS)is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the degeneration of motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord,leading to muscle weakness,paralysis,and ultimately death(Cleveland and Rothstein,2001).Frontotemporal lobar degeneration(FTLD)is a neurodegenerative disease affecting the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain,leading to changes in behavior,personality,and language(Van Langenhove et al.,2012).Both ALS and FTLD are classified as proteinopathies in which abnormal protein aggregation and accumulation in neurons contribute to the disease pathogenesis.Fused in sarcoma(FUS)is a DNA/RNA-binding protein involved in various cellular processes,including transcriptional regulation,RNA splicing,and DNA repair.Mutations in the FUS gene have been linked to familial ALS,highlighting the importance of FUS in the disease pathogenesis(Vance et al.,2009).In ALS and FTLD,aberrant post-translational modifications(PTMs)of FUS,such as phosphorylation,acetylation,and methylation,have been implicated in the promotion of FUS aggregation and neurotoxicity(Choi et al.,2023).Therefore,understanding the regulatory mechanisms of FUS PTMs is crucial for developing targeted therapies against these diseases.
基金supported by Basic-Clinical Cooperation Program from Capital Medical University(No.PYZ24119)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.82270874,82370855).
文摘Objective Brown and beige adipocytes dissipate energy through thermogenesis,and the impaired thermogenic function of these adipocytes is a key driver of obesity and related metabolic disorders.However,the molecular mechanisms governing adipocyte thermogenesis are not fully understood.This study investigated the role of inorganic pyrophosphatase 1(PPA1)in regulating adipocyte thermogenesis and assessed its potential as a therapeutic target for obesity and metabolic disorders.Methods To investigate the function of PPA1 in adipose tissue thermogenesis,we generated adipose-specific heterozygous PPA1 knockout mice via the Cre-loxP system and established cold exposure models.PPA1 deletion effects were assessed by hematoxylin and eosin(H&E)staining,immunofluorescence,quantitative polymerase chain reaction(qPCR),and immunoblotting.Mitochondrial changes during browning were further characterized via transmission electron microscopy(TEM),mitochondrial DNA(mtDNA)quantification,qPCR,and Western blotting.The molecular mechanisms involved were subsequently dissected via mass spectrometry,coimmunoprecipitation(Co-IP),and immunofluorescence colocalization.Results Adi-PPA1^(fl/+)mice presented impaired adipose tissue thermogenesis upon cold exposure.Mechanistically,PPA1 deficiency impaired adipose browning in an enzyme activity-independent manner.PPA1 knockdown promoted the aberrant translocation and accumulation of fused in sarcoma(FUS)to mitochondria,which triggered mitochondrial dysfunction and suppressed browning.Crucially,silencing FUS effectively rescued the mitochondrial defects caused by PPA1 depletion.Conclusion PPA1 functions as a nonenzymatic positive regulator of adipocyte thermogenesis by interacting with FUS to prevent its mitochondrial mislocalization,thereby maintaining mitochondrial function and promoting adipose browning.These findings highlight PPA1 as a potential therapeutic avenue for obesity and metabolic disorders.
基金supported by the Earmarked Fund for the Modern Agricultural Industry Technology System(CARS19),Research on Quality Chemical Characteristics and Healthy Function of Xianyang Brick Tea(2021kjc-js231)Research on Metabolite Alteration and Mechanism in Fu Brick Tea under the Action of Eurotium cristatum(31471706).
文摘This study investigated the therapeutic effects on metabolic syndrome(MetS)and the impact on the intestinal barrier and gut microbiota of Fu brick tea aqueous extracts(FTE)on MetS in rats fed with a high-fat diet(HFD).Here,the results showed that FTE supplement significantly reduced HFD-induced weight gain,adiposity,dyslipidemia,fasting blood glucose(FBG)increment,and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD).Moreover,FTE supplement resulted in a decline in lipopolysaccharide(LPS)level and attenuation of colonic inflammation and oxidative stress to protect the intestinal barrier function.FTE supplement also maintained the intestinal barrier integrity by improving histological appearance and promoting ZO-1,Occludin,and Claudin-1 protein expression levels.Meanwhile,FTE supplement alleviated the gut microbiota dysbiosis by enhancing the Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes(F/B)ratio and stimulating the colonization of probiotic bacteria such as Akkermansia,Lactobacillus,Adlercreutzia,and Bacteroides.These findings collectively suggest that Fu brick tea could alleviate MetS and MetS-associated traits with the mechanism relevant to the protection of intestinal barrier and gut microbiota regulation.
基金Shandong Province Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Project(Project No.M-2023290)。
文摘Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of the modified Gui Fu Ling Wu Decoction in treating diabetic nephropathy(DN)of the spleen-kidney Yang deficiency type.Methods:A total of 100 DN patients admitted to Changyi Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital between August 2023 and March 2024 were included in the study.Patients were randomly divided into a control group and a study group,each comprising 50 cases,using a computerized random number generator.The control group received kallikrein treatment,while the study group received a combination of kallikrein and the modified Gui Fu Ling Wu Decoction.Blood glucose control,renal function,and inflammatory markers were assessed before and after treatment in both groups.Results:Before treatment,there were no significant differences in blood glucose and renal function indicators between the two groups(P>0.05).After treatment,postprandial blood glucose,fasting blood glucose,24-hour urinary protein,urinary microalbumin,serum creatinine,serum C-reactive protein(CRP),and interleukin-6 levels significantly decreased in both groups,with the study group showing superior results compared to the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion:The combination of Gui Fu Ling Wu Decoction and kallikrein for treating spleen-kidney Yang deficiency type DN significantly improves blood glucose control,enhances renal function,and reduces inflammatory responses.
文摘The high incidence of hand,foot,and mouth disease(HFMD)in children,coupled with improper management,can lead to complications,causing significant distress to both patients and their parents.This article reports on the successful treatment of a case of HFMD with dampness-heat accumulation in the spleen type using a therapeutic approach of applying herbal patches to acupoints to disperse dampness,promote heat dissipation,and unblock the fu organs.The herbs selected primarily include honeysuckle,Forsythia,and mint to relieve the exterior and promote heat dissipation;Agastache and magnolia bark to transform and dry dampness;Scutellaria,blackberry lily,and licorice to clear heat,detoxify,and benefit the throat;and magnolia bark and bitter orange to unblock the fu organs and purge heat.The flexible combination of these herbs with acupoints such as Shenque,Zhongwan,Tiantu,and Feishu fully leverages the synergistic effects of both the herbs and acupoints,resulting in a significant therapeutic effect.This approach provides valuable insights and methodologies for the prevention and treatment of HFMD in children.
文摘Xin Xiu Ben Cao(《新修本草》Newly Revised Materia Medica)is China’s first national pharmacopoeia and holds significant importance in the history of Chinese herbal medicine.However,it was lost by the time of the Northern Song dynasty.Japanese envoys to the Tang dynasty brought this text back to Japan,where it was preserved in manuscript form at Ninna-ji Temple(仁和寺)in Kyoto,although it gradually fell into obscurity.In the 19th century,Japanese physicians and scholars such as the Fukui family(福井家),the Asai family(浅井家),the Kojima family(小岛家),and Kariya Ekisai(狩谷棭斋)discovered fragments of Xin Xiu Ben Cao,transcribed them,and gradually disseminated them.During his travels to Japan from 1888 to 1889,the Chinese envoy Fu Yunlong(傅云龙),along with Chen Ju(陈榘),acquired and published this text.The reproduced edition shows that the text consists of eleven volumes,eight of which were originally from the Kojima family’s collection.Volume 3 was transcribed by Kojima Naozane(小岛尚真)based on his father’s compiled edition.The Kojima family’s manuscripts were later acquired by Arai Masatake(新井政毅),the owner of the Arai Bunko(新井文库),and after his passing,they were dispersed among booksellers.The seals printed in the book reveal that the Qing Legation in Japan and Chinese literati who traveled to Japan jointly appreciated and studied this text.By comparing it with other scroll and album-format manuscripts,it becomes evident that the layout of this fragment differs from the scroll format but is closer to the album format.
