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  1. Article ; Online: Curcumin suppresses the malignant phenotype of laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma through downregulating E2F1 to inhibit FLNA.

    Xie, Yuanchun / Qi, Jingjing / Liu, Ju

    Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

    2024  

    Abstract: Curcumin is a kind of polyphenol substance extracted from the rhizome of Curcuma longa. Because of its good biological activity and pharmacological effects, it has been used in anti-tumor research. The aim of this study was to investigate the anti-cancer ...

    Abstract Curcumin is a kind of polyphenol substance extracted from the rhizome of Curcuma longa. Because of its good biological activity and pharmacological effects, it has been used in anti-tumor research. The aim of this study was to investigate the anti-cancer mechanism of curcumin on laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC). Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was performed to check the expression level of transcription factor E2F1 (E2F1) and filamin A (FLNA) mRNA. E2F1 and FLNA protein and proliferation-associated protein were detected through western blot. Cell viability was showed by MTT assay, and flow cytometry was used to exhibit cell cycle distribution and cell apoptosis. Tube formation assay was used to detect the angiogenesis ability of cells. Transwell was used as a method to observe cell migration and invasion. The online website JASPAR predicted the binding site of E2F1 and FLNA promoter, and chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) and dual-luciferase report experiment verified the combination. Curcumin treatment made LSCC cells viability reduce, cell cycle retardant, angiogenesis decrease, metastasis inhibition and apoptosis increase. And curcumin treatment could downregulate the expression of E2F1, and E2F1 overexpression would reverse the influence of curcumin treatment in LSCC cells. Moreover, E2F1 could bind to FLAN promoter and promote FLNA expression. The expression level of FLNA was higher in LSCC tissue and cells compared with normal tissue and cells. E2F1 knockdown inhibited malignant phenotype of LSCC cells, which would be reversed by FLNA addition. In addition, FLNA had high level in LSCC tissue and cells. Curcumin regulated FLNA expression via inhibiting E2F1. Finally, in vivo assay showed that curcumin inhibition restrained LSCC tumor formation. Curcumin downregulated FLNA expression through inhibiting E2F1, thereby suppressing the malignant phenotype and angiogenesis of LSCC cells, which was a new regulatory pathway in LSCC.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-09
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 121471-8
    ISSN 1432-1912 ; 0028-1298
    ISSN (online) 1432-1912
    ISSN 0028-1298
    DOI 10.1007/s00210-024-03059-x
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  2. Article ; Online: Antifungal mechanism of Angelica sinensis essential oil against Penicillium roqueforti and its application in extending the shelf life of bread.

    Gao, Qingchao / Qi, Jingjing / Tan, Yulong / Ju, Jian

    International journal of food microbiology

    2023  Volume 408, Page(s) 110427

    Abstract: There are a variety of reports on the application of Angelica sinensis essential oil (ASEO) in the biomedical field. However, the antifungal mechanism of ASEO has not been reported. In this study, the antifungal mechanism of ASEO against Penicillium ... ...

    Abstract There are a variety of reports on the application of Angelica sinensis essential oil (ASEO) in the biomedical field. However, the antifungal mechanism of ASEO has not been reported. In this study, the antifungal mechanism of ASEO against Penicillium roqueforti was investigated by proteomics and genomics. ASEO can increase the permeability of P. roqueforti cell membrane and decrease the content of lipid and trehalose. With the increase of glycerol content, the HOG signaling pathway can be upregulated. Consistent with the above phenotypic changes, proteomics confirmed that ASEO treatment inhibited the steroid synthesis pathway of P. roqueforti. The significant down-regulation of ERG4, ERG6, ERG25, SMT1, and FDFT1 gene expression confirmed this conclusion. Cluster+activates the MAPK and UPP signaling pathways and ultimately leads to cell apoptosis. The bread shelf life experiment showed that ASEO could extend the shelf life of bread up to day 7. This study provides new evidence for the antifungal activity of ASEO against P. roqueforti and will promote the use of ASEO in the preservation of food and agricultural products.
    MeSH term(s) Bread ; Antifungal Agents/pharmacology ; Angelica sinensis ; Penicillium ; Oils, Volatile/pharmacology
    Chemical Substances Antifungal Agents ; Oils, Volatile
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-06
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 87122-9
    ISSN 1879-3460 ; 0168-1605
    ISSN (online) 1879-3460
    ISSN 0168-1605
    DOI 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2023.110427
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  3. Article ; Online: Value of quantitative microsurface structure analysis for evaluating the invasion depth of type 0-II early gastric cancer.

    Jiang, Zhang-Xiu / Liang, Yun-Xiao / Huang, Peng-Yu / Ning, Jia-Juan / Qi, Jing-Jing

    JGH open : an open access journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

    2024  Volume 8, Issue 4, Page(s) e13055

    Abstract: Background and aim: The microsurface structure reflects the degree of damage to the glands, which is related to the invasion depth of early gastric cancer. To evaluate the diagnostic value of quantitative microsurface structure analysis for estimating ... ...

    Abstract Background and aim: The microsurface structure reflects the degree of damage to the glands, which is related to the invasion depth of early gastric cancer. To evaluate the diagnostic value of quantitative microsurface structure analysis for estimating the invasion depth of early gastric cancer.
    Methods: White-light imaging and narrow-band imaging (NBI) endoscopy were used to visualize the lesions of the included patients. The area ratio and depth-predicting score (DPS) of each patient were calculated; meanwhile, each lesion was examined by endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS).
    Results: Ninety-three patients were included between 2016 and 2019. Microsurface structure is related to the histological differentiation and progression of early gastric cancer. The receiver operating characteristic curve showed that when an area ratio of 80.3% was used as a cut-off value for distinguishing mucosal (M) and submucosal (SM) type 0-II gastric cancers, the sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy were 82.9%, 80.2%, and 91.6%, respectively. The accuracies for distinguishing M/SM differentiated and undifferentiated early gastric cancers were 87.4% and 84.8%, respectively. The accuracy of EUS for distinguishing M/SM early gastric cancer was 74.9%. DPS can only distinguish M-SM1 (SM infiltration <500 μm)/SM (SM infiltration ≥500 μm) with an accuracy of 83.8%. The accuracy of using area ratio for distinguishing 0-II early gastric cancers was better than those of using DPS and EUS (
    Conclusion: Quantitative analysis of microsurface structure can be performed to assess M/SM type 0-II gastric cancer and is expected to be effective for judging the invasion depth of gastric cancer.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-16
    Publishing country Australia
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2397-9070
    ISSN (online) 2397-9070
    DOI 10.1002/jgh3.13055
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  4. Article: Further analysis of natural antibodies against ischemic stroke.

    Qi, Jingjing / Jiang, Quanhang / Wang, Peng / Wang, Zhenqi / Zhang, Xuan

    Frontiers in neurology

    2023  Volume 14, Page(s) 1130748

    Abstract: Background: Our previous study revealed that circulating levels of IgG natural antibodies (NAbs) for vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 1 (VEGFR1) were significantly decreased in patients with arteriosclerosis compared with control subjects. To ...

    Abstract Background: Our previous study revealed that circulating levels of IgG natural antibodies (NAbs) for vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 1 (VEGFR1) were significantly decreased in patients with arteriosclerosis compared with control subjects. To enhance the sensitivity of an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) developed in-house for antibody testing, the present work was designed to investigate additive signals in the in-house ELISA developed with the combination of two or more linear peptide antigens derived from target proteins of interest, including VEGFR1, oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor 1 (LOX-1), interleukins 6 (IL6) and 8 (IL8).
    Methods: A total of 218 patients with ischemic stroke and 198 healthy controls were enrolled and an in-house ELISA was developed with linear peptides derived from VEGFR1, LOX-1, IL6, and IL8 to detect their IgG levels in plasma.
    Results: Compared with control subjects, plasma levels of IgG NAbs for the IL6-IL8 combination were significantly lower in female patients (
    Conclusions: Circulating IgG NAbs for the target molecules studied may be potential biomarkers for a subgroup of ischemic stroke and also contribute to the gender differences in clinical presentation of the disease.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-20
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2564214-5
    ISSN 1664-2295
    ISSN 1664-2295
    DOI 10.3389/fneur.2023.1130748
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  5. Article ; Online: T follicular helper cells and T follicular regulatory cells in autoimmune diseases.

    Qi, Jingjing / Liu, Chang / Bai, Ziran / Li, Xia / Yao, Genhong

    Frontiers in immunology

    2023  Volume 14, Page(s) 1178792

    Abstract: T follicular helper (Tfh) cells are heterogeneous and mainly characterized by expressing surface markers CXCR5, ICOS, and PD-1; cytokine IL-21; and transcription factor Bcl6. They are crucial for B-cell differentiation into long-lived plasma cells and ... ...

    Abstract T follicular helper (Tfh) cells are heterogeneous and mainly characterized by expressing surface markers CXCR5, ICOS, and PD-1; cytokine IL-21; and transcription factor Bcl6. They are crucial for B-cell differentiation into long-lived plasma cells and high-affinity antibody production. T follicular regulatory (Tfr) cells were described to express markers of conventional T regulatory (Treg) cells and Tfh cells and were able to suppress Tfh-cell and B-cell responses. Evidence has revealed that the dysregulation of Tfh and Tfr cells is positively associated with the pathogenic processes of autoimmune diseases. Herein, we briefly introduce the phenotype, differentiation, and function of Tfh and Tfr cells, and review their potential roles in autoimmune diseases. In addition, we discuss perspectives to develop novel therapies targeting Tfh/Tfr balance.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; T-Lymphocytes, Regulatory ; T Follicular Helper Cells ; T-Lymphocytes, Helper-Inducer ; Cytokines ; Autoimmune Diseases
    Chemical Substances Cytokines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-28
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2606827-8
    ISSN 1664-3224 ; 1664-3224
    ISSN (online) 1664-3224
    ISSN 1664-3224
    DOI 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1178792
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  6. Article ; Online: Esculin ameliorates obesity-induced insulin resistance by improving adipose tissue remodeling and activating the IRS1/PI3K/AKT/GLUT4 pathway.

    Yang, Yong-Yu / Qi, Jing-Jing / Jiang, Si-Yi / Ye, Ling

    Journal of ethnopharmacology

    2023  Volume 319, Issue Pt 2, Page(s) 117251

    Abstract: Ethnopharmacological relevance: Cortex fraxini (also known as qinpi)-the bark of Fraxinus rhynchophylla Hance (Oleaceae)-is widely used as a Chinese traditional medicinal for its anti-inflammatory and anti-hyperuricemic activities.: Aim of the study: ...

    Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance: Cortex fraxini (also known as qinpi)-the bark of Fraxinus rhynchophylla Hance (Oleaceae)-is widely used as a Chinese traditional medicinal for its anti-inflammatory and anti-hyperuricemic activities.
    Aim of the study: Obesity-induced insulin resistance (IR) is driving the rising incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus and is related to pathological adipose tissue remodeling. Esculin, a major active component of Cortex fraxini, has anti-diabetic effects. However, whether esculin improves obesity-induced IR by regulating adipose tissue remodeling is unclear. The aims of the present study were to assess the effects of esculin on obesity-induced IR and to explore the underlying mechanisms.
    Materials and methods: Obese IR C57BL/6J mice were treated with esculin (40 or 80 mg/kg/day) for 4 weeks. Oral glucose tolerance tests were used to assess insulin sensitivity. Histological analyses were performed to analyze the number and size distribution of adipocytes. Glucose uptake was assessed using 2-NBDG.
    Results: Esculin had no effect on body weight gain but reduced fasting blood glucose, improved oral glucose tolerance, and increased insulin sensitivity. Esculin reduced adipocyte size and the expression levels of collagen 4A1 and tumor necrosis factor α and increased the number of adipocytes and the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor A. Esculin promoted the differentiation of 3T3-L1 cells and upregulated the mRNA expression of CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein α and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ, activated the insulin receptor substrate 1 (IRS1)/phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (AKT) signaling pathway, and enhanced the translocation of glucose transporter type 4 (GLUT4) and glucose uptake in adipocytes treated with palmitic acid.
    Conclusions: These data suggest that esculin increases insulin sensitivity by improving adipose tissue remodeling and activating the IRS1/PI3K/AKT/GLUT4 pathway.
    MeSH term(s) Mice ; Animals ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt/metabolism ; Insulin Resistance ; Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases/metabolism ; Esculin/metabolism ; Esculin/therapeutic use ; Glucose Transporter Type 4/genetics ; Glucose Transporter Type 4/metabolism ; Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A/metabolism ; Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinase/metabolism ; Insulin Receptor Substrate Proteins/genetics ; Insulin Receptor Substrate Proteins/metabolism ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/drug therapy ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/metabolism ; Mice, Inbred C57BL ; Obesity/drug therapy ; Obesity/metabolism ; Insulin/metabolism ; Adipose Tissue/metabolism ; Glucose/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt (EC 2.7.11.1) ; Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases (EC 2.7.1.-) ; Esculin (1Y1L18LQAF) ; Glucose Transporter Type 4 ; Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A ; Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinase (EC 2.7.1.137) ; Insulin Receptor Substrate Proteins ; Insulin ; Glucose (IY9XDZ35W2)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-29
    Publishing country Ireland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 134511-4
    ISSN 1872-7573 ; 0378-8741
    ISSN (online) 1872-7573
    ISSN 0378-8741
    DOI 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117251
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  7. Article: Genome-Wide Association Studies Reveal Candidate Genes Associated with Pigmentation Patterns of Single Feathers of Tianfu Nonghua Ducks.

    Twumasi, Grace / Wang, Huazhen / Xi, Yang / Qi, Jingjing / Li, Liang / Bai, Lili / Liu, Hehe

    Animals : an open access journal from MDPI

    2023  Volume 14, Issue 1

    Abstract: In modern advanced genetics and breeding programs, the study of genes related to pigmentation in ducks is gaining much attention and popularity. Genes and DNA mutation cause variations in the plumage color traits of ducks. Therefore, discovering related ... ...

    Abstract In modern advanced genetics and breeding programs, the study of genes related to pigmentation in ducks is gaining much attention and popularity. Genes and DNA mutation cause variations in the plumage color traits of ducks. Therefore, discovering related genes responsible for different color traits and pigment patterns on each side of the single feathers in Chinese ducks is important for genetic studies. In this study, we collected feather images from 340 ducks and transported them into Image Pro Plus (IPP) 6.0 software to quantify the melanin content in the feathers. Thereafter, a genome-wide association study was conducted to reveal the genes responsible for variations in the feather color trait. The results from this study revealed that the pigmented region was larger in the male ducks as compared to the female ducks. In addition, the pigmented region was larger on the right side of the feather vane than on the left side in both dorsal and ventral feathers, and a positive correlation was observed among the feather color traits. Further, among the annotated genes,
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-26
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2606558-7
    ISSN 2076-2615
    ISSN 2076-2615
    DOI 10.3390/ani14010085
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  8. Article ; Online: Advantages and prospects of optical coherence tomography in interventional therapy of coronary heart disease (Review).

    Wang, Jie / Yuan, Shuo / Qi, Jingjing / Zhang, Qinggao / Ji, Zheng

    Experimental and therapeutic medicine

    2022  Volume 23, Issue 4, Page(s) 255

    Abstract: Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of mortality among all diseases globally. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a key method for the treatment of coronary heart disease. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is an optical diagnostic ... ...

    Abstract Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of mortality among all diseases globally. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a key method for the treatment of coronary heart disease. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is an optical diagnostic technology with a resolution of up to 10 µm, which is able to accurately assess the composition of the coronary arterial wall and determine the characteristics of atherosclerotic lesions. It is also highly consistent with pathological examinations, optimizing the effect of stent implantation and evaluation of the long-term effectiveness and safety of the stent, which has irreplaceable value in the field of precision and optimization of coronary intervention. The innovative OCT technology may help provide more comprehensive clinical research evidence. The application of OCT in clinical and basic research of coronary atherosclerosis, selection of treatment strategies for acute coronary syndromes, optimization of interventional treatment efficacy, evaluation of novel stents, intimal stent coverage and selection of dual antiplatelet drugs has become more widely used, affecting the current coronary interventional treatment strategies to a certain extent. The aim of the present review was to discuss the role of OCT in evaluating preoperative plaque characteristics, guiding PCI and evaluating the effects of postoperative stents or drug treatments.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-02
    Publishing country Greece
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2683844-8
    ISSN 1792-1015 ; 1792-0981
    ISSN (online) 1792-1015
    ISSN 1792-0981
    DOI 10.3892/etm.2022.11180
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  9. Article ; Online: Analysis and purification of innate lymphoid cells in human intestine and blood by flow cytometry.

    Qi, Jingjing / Hong, Liwen / Wang, Zhengting / Liu, Yingbin / Shen, Lei / Su, Bing

    STAR protocols

    2023  Volume 4, Issue 2, Page(s) 102180

    Abstract: The role of innate lymphoid cells (ILCs)-including natural killer cells, helper-like ILC1s, ILC2s, ILC3s, and lymphoid tissue inducers-in human cancer is still poorly understood due to the scarcity of cell number. To address this, we present a protocol ... ...

    Abstract The role of innate lymphoid cells (ILCs)-including natural killer cells, helper-like ILC1s, ILC2s, ILC3s, and lymphoid tissue inducers-in human cancer is still poorly understood due to the scarcity of cell number. To address this, we present a protocol to analyze or purify ILCs from human blood, adjacent intestine, and colorectal tumor tissue. We describe steps for tissue and blood treatment, density centrifugation, antibody staining, and cell sorting. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Qi et al. (2021).
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-20
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2666-1667
    ISSN (online) 2666-1667
    DOI 10.1016/j.xpro.2023.102180
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    Zuo, Wei / Yang, Denghui / Wu, Xiaojun / Zhang, Beibei / Wang, Xinyu / Hu, Jiangang / Qi, Jingjing / Tian, Mingxing / Bao, Yanqing / Wang, Shaohui

    Vaccines

    2024  Volume 12, Issue 2

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    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-04
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2703319-3
    ISSN 2076-393X
    ISSN 2076-393X
    DOI 10.3390/vaccines12020162
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