Objective:To explore the effect of Hupo powder(HP)on autophagy in menstrual blood-derived stem cells(MenSCs)with endometriosis(EMT).Methods:EMT MenSCs(E-MenSCs)and healthy MenSCs(H-MenSCs)were isolated from the menstr...Objective:To explore the effect of Hupo powder(HP)on autophagy in menstrual blood-derived stem cells(MenSCs)with endometriosis(EMT).Methods:EMT MenSCs(E-MenSCs)and healthy MenSCs(H-MenSCs)were isolated from the menstrual blood of patients with EMT and healthy female participants,respectively.We identified their stem cells’characteristics via adipogenic and osteogenic differentiation.Twelve male SpragueeDawley rats received 0.9% NaCl and HP-dispensing granules by gastric irrigation to prepare blank serum and medicated serum,respectively.We used serum concentrations of 5%,10%,and 20%,each at administered times of 12,24,and 48 h to select the best condition.These cells were divided into three groups:blank serum of the control group,blank serum of the model group,and medicated serum of the HP group.H-MenSCs were used in the control group,while E-MenSCs were used in the model and HP groups.We analyzed cell viability using a cell counting kit-8 assay,observed cell morphology,evaluated the amounts of auto-phagosomes and autolysosomes by transmission electron microscopy,and detected the protein expression of autophagy markers(LC3-II and Beclin1)by Western blot.Results:E-MenSCs and H-MenSCs became long fusiform with a diffuse radial pattern,forming lipid droplets and calcium nodules after adipogenic and osteogenic differentiation.We then used the best conditiond 20% serum and 48 hdfor the subsequent experiments.In contrast to the model group,the HP group exhibited lower cell viability(=0.007),larger amounts of autophagosomes and autolysosomes(P<0.001 and P=0.001,respectively),and higher expression of LC3-II and Beclin1(P=0.021 and P=0.019,respectively).Conclusion:Hupo powder can promote autophagy in E-MenSCs,which might be one of the mechanisms underlying its therapeutic effects.展开更多
A series of barium-tungstate-based phosphors doped with different concentrations of Dy<sup>3+</sup> were synthesized by solid-state reaction method. Photoluminescence properties and decay lifetime of Dy<...A series of barium-tungstate-based phosphors doped with different concentrations of Dy<sup>3+</sup> were synthesized by solid-state reaction method. Photoluminescence properties and decay lifetime of Dy<sup>3+</sup>-doped BaWO<sub>4</sub> samples were studied. The results indicated that luminescent properties of BaWO<sub>4</sub>:Dy<sup>3+</sup> depended on the Dy<sup>3+</sup> concentration, and the inner energy could transfer from to Dy<sup>3+</sup>. The quality of the light was checked by estimating CIE parameters, and the results showed that BaWO<sub>4</sub>:Dy<sup>3+</sup> was a potential candidate as blue-green luminescent materials in white LED because of its excellent emission spectrum excited by UV light.展开更多
Rat models of focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury were established by occlusion of the middle cerebral artery. Microarray analysis showed that 24 hours after cerebral ischemia, there were nine up-regulated and ...Rat models of focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury were established by occlusion of the middle cerebral artery. Microarray analysis showed that 24 hours after cerebral ischemia, there were nine up-regulated and 27 down-regulated microRNA genes in cortical tissue. Bioinformatic analysis showed that bcl-2 was the target gene of microRNA-384-5p and microRNA-494, and caspase-3 was the target gene of microRNA-129, microRNA-320 and microRNA-326. Real-time PCR and western blot analyses showed that 24 hours after cerebral ischemia, bcl-2 mRNA and protein levels in brain tissue were significantly decreased, while caspase-3 mRNA and protein levels were significantly increased. This suggests that following cerebral ischemia, differentially expressed microRNA-384-5p, microRNA-494, microRNA-320, microRNA-129 and microRNA-326 can regulate bcl-2 and caspase-3 expression in brain tissue.展开更多
Tetramethylpyrazine(TMP) is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine with strong antiinflammatory and cartilage protection activities, and thus a promising candidate for treating osteoarthritis. However, TMP is rapidly c...Tetramethylpyrazine(TMP) is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine with strong antiinflammatory and cartilage protection activities, and thus a promising candidate for treating osteoarthritis. However, TMP is rapidly cleared from the joint cavity after intra-articular injection and requires multiple injections to maintain efficacy. The aim of this study was to encapsulate TMP into poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)(PLGA) microspheres to enhance the TMP retention in the joint, reducing injection frequencies and decreasing dosage. TMP microspheres were prepared by emulsion/solvent evaporation method. The intra-articular retention of the drug was assessed by detecting the drug concentration distributed in the joint tissue at different time points. The therapeutic effect of TMP microspheres was evaluated by the swelling of knee joints and histologic analysis in papain-induced OA rat model. The prepared freezedried microspheres with a particle size of about 10 μm can effectively prolong the retention time of the drug in the articular cavity to 30 d, which is 4.7 times that of the TMP solution.Intra-articular injection of TMP microspheres efficiently relieved inflammatory symptoms,improved joint lesions and decreased the depletion of proteoglycan. In conclusion, intraarticular injection of TMP loaded microspheres was a promising therapeutic method in the treatment of OA.展开更多
Background:Metabolic diseases pose considerable burden on the healthcare system worldwide,indicating the significance of prevention and treatment.In constitution theory of traditional Chinese medicine,phlegm-dampness ...Background:Metabolic diseases pose considerable burden on the healthcare system worldwide,indicating the significance of prevention and treatment.In constitution theory of traditional Chinese medicine,phlegm-dampness constitution(PDC)is the common basis of metabolic diseases.In clinical practice,Huatan Qushi(HTQS)decoction targeting on PDC can effectively improve metabolic indicators.However,its underlying biochemical mechanism still remains unclear.Methods:Eight PDC participants received HTQS decoction for three months.Their blood was collected at baseline and 1 and 3 months after intervention started.Related biomedical indicators were detected.High-throughput sequencing and RT-qPCR were used for validation.Due to the missing data,repeated measures with missing values in mixed models were used.Results:After 3-month treatment,HDL-C level increased(P<.001)and FBG,FINS,and HbA1c all showed decreasing trend at different time points(all P<.05).After miRNA high-throughput sequencing,compared with the baseline,differential miRNAs at 1 and 3 months were screened,and target gene prediction and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis were performed.The results displayed that metabolic disease-related pathways mainly included pathways in cancer,PI3K-Akt signaling pathway,etc.Further,RT-qPCR showed that hsa-miR-1237e3p differed statistically(P=.008).Then we validated the target genes of hsa-miR-1237e3p in the“Pathways in Cancer”pathway including SDF1,AC,CRK,and HGF,also known as upstream target genes of PI3K/AKT pathway.The results showed that two indicators of CRK and HGF were in statistical significance(P=.045 and P=.036,respectively).Conclusion:PDC serves as a common basis for various metabolic diseases.Through adjusting PDC,HTQS decoction can improve biomedical indicators including blood glucose,HbA1c,insulin,and HDL-C.The target pathway is“Pathways in cancer”.Specifically,HTQS decoction acts on targets of CRK and HGF by regulating hsa-miR-1237e3p,and probably exerts effects on their downstream PI3K/AKT pathway.展开更多
Background:Endometriosis is a hormone-and organ-dependent disease with unclear pathogenesis.Danggui Shaoyao powder(DSP)has been used for the treatment of endometriosis for many years and has been proven to be effectiv...Background:Endometriosis is a hormone-and organ-dependent disease with unclear pathogenesis.Danggui Shaoyao powder(DSP)has been used for the treatment of endometriosis for many years and has been proven to be effective,but its underlying molecular mechanisms remain unclear.In this study,we explored the molecular targets and pathways of DSP in the treatment of endometriosis mainly from the perspective of network pharmacology,and provided some novel ideas for managing this disease.Methods:In the present study,we focused on the underlying mechanisms between DPS and endometriosis,via oral bioavailability screening,drug similarity assessment,target identification,network analysis,drug relocation,and molecular docking using network pharmacology.Results:By bioinformatics,54 active components of DSP were predicted from the 534 components provided by the TCMSP database.We then found 85 validated targets and 6059 predicted targets for herbal components,and 2241 targets for endometriosis.After mapping,there were 255 targets in common.After that,network analysis was performed to screen key networks and core targets.Ninetynine indirect targets were collected from 14 direct ones.GO and KEGG analyses identified 63 enriched functions and 10 pathways(P<.01).According to the disease target,dipyridamole could undergo drug repositioning for endometriosis(score?1).The mechanism of action of dipyridamole on endometriosis was compared with that of DSP.Finally,eight targets,namely,AR,ESR1,HMGCR,NOS2,NR3C1,PPARG,PTGES,and PTGS2,were validated by molecular docking,suggesting that the probable molecular mechanisms by which DSP treats endometriosis are through seven validated pathways:hsa05200,hsa04915,hsa01100,hsa00900,hsa04920,hsa01130,and hsa00590.Conclusion:In this study,we uncovered the mechanism by which DSP can treat endometriosis using a drugecomponentetarget interaction network.This approach can provide some novel ideas for the development of Chinese medicine and the clinical management of endometriosis.展开更多
Background:Based on the theory of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and preepidemiological investigation,Professor Qi Wang classified the entire human population into nine constitutions and put forward the theory of ...Background:Based on the theory of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and preepidemiological investigation,Professor Qi Wang classified the entire human population into nine constitutions and put forward the theory of 'Nine-Constitution Medicine.' Among these constitutions,the main feature of the yang-deficiency constitution (YADC) is intolerance of the cold,which has been proven to reduce quality of life and confer susceptibility to specific diseases.Previous studies explored the genetic and transcriptional bases of YADC.In this experiment,we explored the potential mechanism of YADC using protein microarray,to deepen our understanding of its biological mechanism.Methods:Subjects identified with a YADC (n =12) or a balance constitution (BC;n =12) in accordance with the Classification and Determination Standards of Constitutions in Traditional Chinese Medicine were selected.Blood was collected to separate serum and protein microarray technology was used to analyze serum protein expression.Results:The clustering of subjects' constitutions based on protein expression profiling largely coincided with the TCM classification.Based on false discovery rate correction (P <.01) and fold change ≥ 5 or ≤ 0.2,a total of 85 proteins differentially expressed in YADC compared with their status in BC were selected,including 64 upregulated and 21 downregulated ones.Enrichment analysis suggested that subjects with YADC are susceptible to endocrine and energy metabolism disorders,as well as decline in immune function.Conclusion:This study revealed that YADC exhibits systematic differences in its protein expression profile.Moreover,we can potentially explain the characteristics of YADC partly via differentially expressed proteins.展开更多
The annual rainfall is low and the fresh water resources are scarce for the rainfed farming in dry zone of northern China,which seriously affects the sowing and growth of spring corn. In order to solve this problem,th...The annual rainfall is low and the fresh water resources are scarce for the rainfed farming in dry zone of northern China,which seriously affects the sowing and growth of spring corn. In order to solve this problem,the technology of ridge-mulching and side-sowing of spring corn is put forward,the supporting compound operation seeder is developed,and the effect of different speed on the quality of sowing is tested and analyzed. Under the test conditions described in this paper,the seeding operation with a high speed( up to 6 km/h) can be realized,and the quality of the seeding operation can meet the requirements of the national standards. The application of this machine can solve the problem of " drought damage at the booting stage" for spring corn,thereby realizing the deep fusion of farming machine and agronomy in dry farming of northern China,and achieving the integration of farming machine and agronomy.展开更多
In this paper, we discuss the relationship between the sharing of information of supply chains and the supply chain management; we also discuss the function of information share, and the obstacles in sharing informati...In this paper, we discuss the relationship between the sharing of information of supply chains and the supply chain management; we also discuss the function of information share, and the obstacles in sharing information. As we all know, information share between enterprises in supply chains is necessary and possible, but the existence of obstacles of sharing information in supply chains is also a severe challenge in practice. This paper tries to find right ways for enterprises to build the real trade partners' relationship and realize transferring the information smoothly in all these three levels among the partners in supply chains.展开更多
基金This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81973895)the Key Research Projects of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine(2020-JYB-ZDGG-143-3).
文摘Objective:To explore the effect of Hupo powder(HP)on autophagy in menstrual blood-derived stem cells(MenSCs)with endometriosis(EMT).Methods:EMT MenSCs(E-MenSCs)and healthy MenSCs(H-MenSCs)were isolated from the menstrual blood of patients with EMT and healthy female participants,respectively.We identified their stem cells’characteristics via adipogenic and osteogenic differentiation.Twelve male SpragueeDawley rats received 0.9% NaCl and HP-dispensing granules by gastric irrigation to prepare blank serum and medicated serum,respectively.We used serum concentrations of 5%,10%,and 20%,each at administered times of 12,24,and 48 h to select the best condition.These cells were divided into three groups:blank serum of the control group,blank serum of the model group,and medicated serum of the HP group.H-MenSCs were used in the control group,while E-MenSCs were used in the model and HP groups.We analyzed cell viability using a cell counting kit-8 assay,observed cell morphology,evaluated the amounts of auto-phagosomes and autolysosomes by transmission electron microscopy,and detected the protein expression of autophagy markers(LC3-II and Beclin1)by Western blot.Results:E-MenSCs and H-MenSCs became long fusiform with a diffuse radial pattern,forming lipid droplets and calcium nodules after adipogenic and osteogenic differentiation.We then used the best conditiond 20% serum and 48 hdfor the subsequent experiments.In contrast to the model group,the HP group exhibited lower cell viability(=0.007),larger amounts of autophagosomes and autolysosomes(P<0.001 and P=0.001,respectively),and higher expression of LC3-II and Beclin1(P=0.021 and P=0.019,respectively).Conclusion:Hupo powder can promote autophagy in E-MenSCs,which might be one of the mechanisms underlying its therapeutic effects.
文摘A series of barium-tungstate-based phosphors doped with different concentrations of Dy<sup>3+</sup> were synthesized by solid-state reaction method. Photoluminescence properties and decay lifetime of Dy<sup>3+</sup>-doped BaWO<sub>4</sub> samples were studied. The results indicated that luminescent properties of BaWO<sub>4</sub>:Dy<sup>3+</sup> depended on the Dy<sup>3+</sup> concentration, and the inner energy could transfer from to Dy<sup>3+</sup>. The quality of the light was checked by estimating CIE parameters, and the results showed that BaWO<sub>4</sub>:Dy<sup>3+</sup> was a potential candidate as blue-green luminescent materials in white LED because of its excellent emission spectrum excited by UV light.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.30973897the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province,No.D200978the Postgraduate Innovative Scientific Research Foundation of Heilongjiang Province,No.YJSCX2011-286HLJ
文摘Rat models of focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury were established by occlusion of the middle cerebral artery. Microarray analysis showed that 24 hours after cerebral ischemia, there were nine up-regulated and 27 down-regulated microRNA genes in cortical tissue. Bioinformatic analysis showed that bcl-2 was the target gene of microRNA-384-5p and microRNA-494, and caspase-3 was the target gene of microRNA-129, microRNA-320 and microRNA-326. Real-time PCR and western blot analyses showed that 24 hours after cerebral ischemia, bcl-2 mRNA and protein levels in brain tissue were significantly decreased, while caspase-3 mRNA and protein levels were significantly increased. This suggests that following cerebral ischemia, differentially expressed microRNA-384-5p, microRNA-494, microRNA-320, microRNA-129 and microRNA-326 can regulate bcl-2 and caspase-3 expression in brain tissue.
文摘Tetramethylpyrazine(TMP) is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine with strong antiinflammatory and cartilage protection activities, and thus a promising candidate for treating osteoarthritis. However, TMP is rapidly cleared from the joint cavity after intra-articular injection and requires multiple injections to maintain efficacy. The aim of this study was to encapsulate TMP into poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)(PLGA) microspheres to enhance the TMP retention in the joint, reducing injection frequencies and decreasing dosage. TMP microspheres were prepared by emulsion/solvent evaporation method. The intra-articular retention of the drug was assessed by detecting the drug concentration distributed in the joint tissue at different time points. The therapeutic effect of TMP microspheres was evaluated by the swelling of knee joints and histologic analysis in papain-induced OA rat model. The prepared freezedried microspheres with a particle size of about 10 μm can effectively prolong the retention time of the drug in the articular cavity to 30 d, which is 4.7 times that of the TMP solution.Intra-articular injection of TMP microspheres efficiently relieved inflammatory symptoms,improved joint lesions and decreased the depletion of proteoglycan. In conclusion, intraarticular injection of TMP loaded microspheres was a promising therapeutic method in the treatment of OA.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81730112&81874413)Scientific Research and Innovation Team of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine(2019-JYB-TD010).
文摘Background:Metabolic diseases pose considerable burden on the healthcare system worldwide,indicating the significance of prevention and treatment.In constitution theory of traditional Chinese medicine,phlegm-dampness constitution(PDC)is the common basis of metabolic diseases.In clinical practice,Huatan Qushi(HTQS)decoction targeting on PDC can effectively improve metabolic indicators.However,its underlying biochemical mechanism still remains unclear.Methods:Eight PDC participants received HTQS decoction for three months.Their blood was collected at baseline and 1 and 3 months after intervention started.Related biomedical indicators were detected.High-throughput sequencing and RT-qPCR were used for validation.Due to the missing data,repeated measures with missing values in mixed models were used.Results:After 3-month treatment,HDL-C level increased(P<.001)and FBG,FINS,and HbA1c all showed decreasing trend at different time points(all P<.05).After miRNA high-throughput sequencing,compared with the baseline,differential miRNAs at 1 and 3 months were screened,and target gene prediction and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis were performed.The results displayed that metabolic disease-related pathways mainly included pathways in cancer,PI3K-Akt signaling pathway,etc.Further,RT-qPCR showed that hsa-miR-1237e3p differed statistically(P=.008).Then we validated the target genes of hsa-miR-1237e3p in the“Pathways in Cancer”pathway including SDF1,AC,CRK,and HGF,also known as upstream target genes of PI3K/AKT pathway.The results showed that two indicators of CRK and HGF were in statistical significance(P=.045 and P=.036,respectively).Conclusion:PDC serves as a common basis for various metabolic diseases.Through adjusting PDC,HTQS decoction can improve biomedical indicators including blood glucose,HbA1c,insulin,and HDL-C.The target pathway is“Pathways in cancer”.Specifically,HTQS decoction acts on targets of CRK and HGF by regulating hsa-miR-1237e3p,and probably exerts effects on their downstream PI3K/AKT pathway.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81273789)the 2019 Fundamental Research Funds for Special Discipline at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine(2019-JYB-TSXK-001).
文摘Background:Endometriosis is a hormone-and organ-dependent disease with unclear pathogenesis.Danggui Shaoyao powder(DSP)has been used for the treatment of endometriosis for many years and has been proven to be effective,but its underlying molecular mechanisms remain unclear.In this study,we explored the molecular targets and pathways of DSP in the treatment of endometriosis mainly from the perspective of network pharmacology,and provided some novel ideas for managing this disease.Methods:In the present study,we focused on the underlying mechanisms between DPS and endometriosis,via oral bioavailability screening,drug similarity assessment,target identification,network analysis,drug relocation,and molecular docking using network pharmacology.Results:By bioinformatics,54 active components of DSP were predicted from the 534 components provided by the TCMSP database.We then found 85 validated targets and 6059 predicted targets for herbal components,and 2241 targets for endometriosis.After mapping,there were 255 targets in common.After that,network analysis was performed to screen key networks and core targets.Ninetynine indirect targets were collected from 14 direct ones.GO and KEGG analyses identified 63 enriched functions and 10 pathways(P<.01).According to the disease target,dipyridamole could undergo drug repositioning for endometriosis(score?1).The mechanism of action of dipyridamole on endometriosis was compared with that of DSP.Finally,eight targets,namely,AR,ESR1,HMGCR,NOS2,NR3C1,PPARG,PTGES,and PTGS2,were validated by molecular docking,suggesting that the probable molecular mechanisms by which DSP treats endometriosis are through seven validated pathways:hsa05200,hsa04915,hsa01100,hsa00900,hsa04920,hsa01130,and hsa00590.Conclusion:In this study,we uncovered the mechanism by which DSP can treat endometriosis using a drugecomponentetarget interaction network.This approach can provide some novel ideas for the development of Chinese medicine and the clinical management of endometriosis.
基金This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China:Surface Project(81373504)National Key Basic Research Program of China(973 Program)(2011CB505400).
文摘Background:Based on the theory of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and preepidemiological investigation,Professor Qi Wang classified the entire human population into nine constitutions and put forward the theory of 'Nine-Constitution Medicine.' Among these constitutions,the main feature of the yang-deficiency constitution (YADC) is intolerance of the cold,which has been proven to reduce quality of life and confer susceptibility to specific diseases.Previous studies explored the genetic and transcriptional bases of YADC.In this experiment,we explored the potential mechanism of YADC using protein microarray,to deepen our understanding of its biological mechanism.Methods:Subjects identified with a YADC (n =12) or a balance constitution (BC;n =12) in accordance with the Classification and Determination Standards of Constitutions in Traditional Chinese Medicine were selected.Blood was collected to separate serum and protein microarray technology was used to analyze serum protein expression.Results:The clustering of subjects' constitutions based on protein expression profiling largely coincided with the TCM classification.Based on false discovery rate correction (P <.01) and fold change ≥ 5 or ≤ 0.2,a total of 85 proteins differentially expressed in YADC compared with their status in BC were selected,including 64 upregulated and 21 downregulated ones.Enrichment analysis suggested that subjects with YADC are susceptible to endocrine and energy metabolism disorders,as well as decline in immune function.Conclusion:This study revealed that YADC exhibits systematic differences in its protein expression profile.Moreover,we can potentially explain the characteristics of YADC partly via differentially expressed proteins.
基金Supported by Project of Bohai Granary in Hebei Province(2013BAD05B0504)Science and Technology Innovation Project of Hebei Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences(F17C10007-4)
文摘The annual rainfall is low and the fresh water resources are scarce for the rainfed farming in dry zone of northern China,which seriously affects the sowing and growth of spring corn. In order to solve this problem,the technology of ridge-mulching and side-sowing of spring corn is put forward,the supporting compound operation seeder is developed,and the effect of different speed on the quality of sowing is tested and analyzed. Under the test conditions described in this paper,the seeding operation with a high speed( up to 6 km/h) can be realized,and the quality of the seeding operation can meet the requirements of the national standards. The application of this machine can solve the problem of " drought damage at the booting stage" for spring corn,thereby realizing the deep fusion of farming machine and agronomy in dry farming of northern China,and achieving the integration of farming machine and agronomy.
文摘In this paper, we discuss the relationship between the sharing of information of supply chains and the supply chain management; we also discuss the function of information share, and the obstacles in sharing information. As we all know, information share between enterprises in supply chains is necessary and possible, but the existence of obstacles of sharing information in supply chains is also a severe challenge in practice. This paper tries to find right ways for enterprises to build the real trade partners' relationship and realize transferring the information smoothly in all these three levels among the partners in supply chains.