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  1. Article ; Online: The CRAFITY score: A new guidepost for prognosis prediction in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma undergoing immunotherapy.

    Zhou, Hai-Feng / Yang, Wei / Zhou, Wei-Zhong

    Journal of hepatology

    2022  Volume 76, Issue 5, Page(s) 1232–1233

    MeSH term(s) Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/pathology ; Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/therapy ; Humans ; Immunologic Factors ; Immunotherapy ; Liver Neoplasms/pathology ; Liver Neoplasms/therapy ; Prognosis
    Chemical Substances Immunologic Factors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-19
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Letter ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 605953-3
    ISSN 1600-0641 ; 0168-8278
    ISSN (online) 1600-0641
    ISSN 0168-8278
    DOI 10.1016/j.jhep.2021.12.033
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  2. Article: Gamma-glutamyl transferase to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio is a more powerful marker than TyG index for predicting metabolic syndrome in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

    Gong, Shijun / Gan, Shenglian / Zhang, YuHua / Zhou, HaiFeng / Zhou, Quan

    Frontiers in endocrinology

    2023  Volume 14, Page(s) 1248614

    Abstract: Purpose: The prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) is increasing globally and has become a global and national public health problem that cannot be ignored as an independent predictor of cardiovascular events, cancer and all-cause mortality. γ- ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: The prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) is increasing globally and has become a global and national public health problem that cannot be ignored as an independent predictor of cardiovascular events, cancer and all-cause mortality. γ-glutamyl transferase (GGT) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) are associated with insulin resistance, dyslipidemia and oxidative stress. This study was designed to explore the relationship and predictive performance between γ-glutamyl transferase high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (GGT/HDL-C) and MetS.
    Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. MetS was diagnosed from biochemical and anthropometric data in subjects with T2DM. Multivariate logistic regression was used to analyses the relationship between GGT/HDL-C ratio, TyG index and HOMA-IR and MetS in subjects with T2DM. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was drawn and the areas under the curve (AUC) were used to assess the ability of these indexes in screening MetS in subjects with T2DM. Statistical differences between the AUC values of these indexes were compared. In addition, we performed subgroup analyses and interactions.
    Results: 769 (70.55%) patients with T2DM were defined as having MetS. patients with MetS had higher anthropometric values and biochemical indicators compared to those without MetS. Multivariate logistic regression analysis of GGT/HDL-C ratio was an independent risk factor for MetS (Per 1 SD increase, OR = 2.49, 95% CI: 1.51, 4.10). According to ROC curve analysis, the value of GGT/HDL-C ratio in predicting MetS in subjects with T2DM was superior to that of TyG index and HOMA-IR. The best cut-off value for GGT/HDL-C prediction was 19.94.
    Conclusions: GGT/HDL-C ratio may be an important predictor of MetS in subjects with T2DM, and its predictive power is stronger than that of TyG index and HOMA-IR. The risk of MetS in subjects with T2DM is increased in the presence of a higher GGT/HDL-C ratio.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Blood Glucose/analysis ; Cholesterol, HDL/blood ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/blood ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/complications ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/diagnosis ; gamma-Glutamyltransferase/blood ; Metabolic Syndrome/blood ; Metabolic Syndrome/complications ; Metabolic Syndrome/diagnosis ; Metabolic Syndrome/epidemiology ; Triglycerides/blood ; Insulin Resistance
    Chemical Substances Blood Glucose ; Cholesterol, HDL ; gamma-Glutamyltransferase (EC 2.3.2.2) ; Triglycerides
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-03
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2592084-4
    ISSN 1664-2392
    ISSN 1664-2392
    DOI 10.3389/fendo.2023.1248614
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  3. Article ; Online: Lysosomal control of dendritic cell function.

    Yang, Jia / Rong, Shan-Jie / Zhou, Hai-Feng / Yang, Chao / Sun, Fei / Li, Jun-Yi

    Journal of leukocyte biology

    2023  Volume 114, Issue 6, Page(s) 518–531

    Abstract: Lysosomal compartments undergo extensive remodeling during dendritic cell (DC) activation to meet the dynamic functional requirements of DCs. Instead of being regarded as stationary and digestive organelles, recent studies have increasingly appreciated ... ...

    Abstract Lysosomal compartments undergo extensive remodeling during dendritic cell (DC) activation to meet the dynamic functional requirements of DCs. Instead of being regarded as stationary and digestive organelles, recent studies have increasingly appreciated the versatile roles of lysosomes in regulating key aspects of DC biology. Lysosomes actively control DC motility by linking calcium efflux to the actomyosin contraction, while enhanced DC lysosomal membrane permeability contributes to the inflammasome activation. Besides, lysosomes provide a platform for the transduction of innate immune signaling and the intricate host-pathogen interplay. Lysosomes and lysosome-associated structures are also critically engaged in antigen presentation and cross-presentation processes, which are pivotal for the induction of antigen-specific adaptive immune response. Through the current review, we emphasize that lysosome targeting strategies serve as vital DC-based immunotherapies in fighting against tumor, infectious diseases, and autoinflammatory disorders.
    MeSH term(s) Dendritic Cells ; Antigen Presentation ; Cross-Priming ; Signal Transduction ; Lysosomes/metabolism
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-29
    Publishing country England
    Document type Review ; Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 605722-6
    ISSN 1938-3673 ; 0741-5400
    ISSN (online) 1938-3673
    ISSN 0741-5400
    DOI 10.1093/jleuko/qiad117
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  4. Article ; Online: Biological Activities Underlying the Therapeutic Effect of Quercetin on Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

    Lyu, Yong-Li / Zhou, Hai-Feng / Yang, Jia / Wang, Fa-Xi / Sun, Fei / Li, Jun-Yi

    Mediators of inflammation

    2022  Volume 2022, Page(s) 5665778

    Abstract: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic autoimmune disorder stemming from unrestrained immune activation and subsequent destruction of colon tissue. Genetic susceptibility, microbiota remodeling, and environmental cues are involved in IBD ... ...

    Abstract Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic autoimmune disorder stemming from unrestrained immune activation and subsequent destruction of colon tissue. Genetic susceptibility, microbiota remodeling, and environmental cues are involved in IBD pathogenesis. Up to now, there are limited treatment options for IBD, so better therapies for IBD are eagerly needed. The therapeutic effects of naturally occurring compounds have been extensively investigated, among which quercetin becomes an attractive candidate owing to its unique biochemical properties. To facilitate the clinical translation of quercetin, we aimed to get a comprehensive understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the anti-IBD role of quercetin. We summarized that quercetin exerts the anti-IBD effect through consolidating the intestinal mucosal barrier, enhancing the diversity of colonic microbiota, restoring local immune homeostasis, and restraining the oxidative stress response. We also delineated the effect of quercetin on gut microbiome and discussed the potential side effects of quercetin administration. Besides, quercetin could serve as a prodrug, and the bioavailability of quercetin is improved through chemical modifications or the utilization of effective drug delivery systems. Altogether, these lines of evidence hint the feasibility of quercetin as a candidate compound for IBD treatment.
    MeSH term(s) Colon/pathology ; Gastrointestinal Microbiome ; Humans ; Inflammatory Bowel Diseases/drug therapy ; Intestinal Mucosa ; Quercetin/therapeutic use
    Chemical Substances Quercetin (9IKM0I5T1E)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-23
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1137605-3
    ISSN 1466-1861 ; 0962-9351
    ISSN (online) 1466-1861
    ISSN 0962-9351
    DOI 10.1155/2022/5665778
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  5. Article ; Online: Comparative analysis of pre- and postmenopausal endometrial cancer in 216 patients.

    Lyu, Yong-Li / Geng, Li / Wang, Fa-Xi / Yang, Chun-Liang / Rong, Shan-Jie / Zhou, Hai-Feng / Sun, Fei / Li, Jun-Yi

    Translational cancer research

    2023  Volume 12, Issue 3, Page(s) 595–604

    Abstract: Background: Endometrial carcinoma (EC) is one of the most common gynecological malignancies and has become more prevalent in recent decades. The clinical manifestations and characteristics of EC in premenopausal and postmenopausal women differ and ... ...

    Abstract Background: Endometrial carcinoma (EC) is one of the most common gynecological malignancies and has become more prevalent in recent decades. The clinical manifestations and characteristics of EC in premenopausal and postmenopausal women differ and present with distinct pathological stages and subtypes of EC. Surgery remains the principal therapeutic approach, but the postoperative prognosis is largely affected by the pathological state.
    Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on 216 patients with EC who were hospitalized from August 2008 to August 2019 in Wuhan Union Hospital. The patients were divided into 2 groups based on the pre- or postmenopausal occurrence of EC. The general clinical characteristics, intraoperative situation, clinicopathological data, and postoperative outcomes of the 2 groups were compared.
    Results: Patients with premenopausal EC had earlier menarche, a higher incidence of primary infertility and anemia, and fewer pregnancies and deliveries. Patients with postmenopausal EC were older and often had hyperlipidemia and diabetes. Additionally, patients who were postmenopausal had worse tumor pathological gradings, more severe muscular invasion, and a higher rate of lymphatic metastasis. These factors led to a higher demand for postoperative radiotherapy in patients but a lower survival rate.
    Conclusions: Generally, premenopausal EC differs from postmenopausal EC: the latter is more malignant and has a worse prognosis.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-13
    Publishing country China
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2901601-0
    ISSN 2219-6803 ; 2218-676X
    ISSN (online) 2219-6803
    ISSN 2218-676X
    DOI 10.21037/tcr-22-1616
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  6. Article: The Use of Multidimensional Nomial Logistic Model and Structural Equation Model in the Validation of the 14-Item Health-Literacy Scale in Chinese Patients Living with Type 2 Diabetes.

    Wu, JianBo / Tao, ZhuJun / Gao, NingZhou / Shen, Jie / Chen, Zhi-Long / Zhou, HaiFeng / Zheng, SongBai

    Risk management and healthcare policy

    2023  Volume 16, Page(s) 1567–1579

    Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the psychometric properties of the 14-item health literacy scale (HL-14) in patients living with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in clinical setting.: Methods: Cross-sectional study using item response theory and structural ... ...

    Abstract Objective: To evaluate the psychometric properties of the 14-item health literacy scale (HL-14) in patients living with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in clinical setting.
    Methods: Cross-sectional study using item response theory and structural equation modeling (SEM) for testing the item difficulty and three dimensional-HL configurations was adopted in this study. Chinese patients living with T2DM admitted to endocrinology department of Huadong hospital were evaluated by the HL-14 including communication, functional and critical health literacy from August to December 2021.
    Results: The multidimensional random coefficients multinomial logistic model indicated the difficulty settings of the scale are appropriate for the study populations, and differential item functioning was not observed for sex in the study. SEM demonstrated that the three-dimensional configuration of the scale is good in the study population (
    Conclusion: The HL-14 scale is a reliable and valid measurement, which can perform equitably across sex in evaluating the health literacy in Chinese patients living with T2DM. Moreover, the scale may help fill the gaps of multidimensional health literacy assessment and rapid screening of health literacy ability for clinical practice.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-15
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2495128-6
    ISSN 1179-1594
    ISSN 1179-1594
    DOI 10.2147/RMHP.S419879
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  7. Article ; Online: Arginine metabolism regulates the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease.

    Li, Jun-Yi / Guo, Yan-Chao / Zhou, Hai-Feng / Yue, Tian-Tian / Wang, Fa-Xi / Sun, Fei / Wang, Wen-Zhu

    Nutrition reviews

    2022  Volume 81, Issue 5, Page(s) 578–586

    Abstract: The pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is related to genetic susceptibility, enteric dysbiosis, and uncontrolled, chronic inflammatory responses that lead to colonic tissue damage and impaired intestinal absorption. As a consequence, ... ...

    Abstract The pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is related to genetic susceptibility, enteric dysbiosis, and uncontrolled, chronic inflammatory responses that lead to colonic tissue damage and impaired intestinal absorption. As a consequence, patients with IBD are prone to nutrition deficits after each episode of disease resurgence. Nutritional supplementation, especially for protein components, is often implemented during the remission phase of IBD. Notably, ingested nutrients could affect the progression of IBD and the prognostic outcome of patients; therefore, they should be cautiously evaluated prior to being used for IBD intervention. Arginine (Arg) is a semi-essential amino acid required for protein synthesis and intimately associated with gut pathophysiology. To help optimize arginine-based nutritional intervention strategies, the present work summarizes that during the process of IBD, patients manifest colonic Arg deficiency and the turbulence of Arg metabolic pathways. The roles of Arg-nitric oxide (catalyzed by inducible nitric oxide synthase) and Arg-urea (catalyzed by arginases) pathways in IBD are debatable; the Arg-polyamine and Arg-creatine pathways are mainly protective. Overall, supplementation with Arg is a promising therapeutic strategy for IBD; however, the dosage of Arg may need to be carefully tailored for different individuals at different disease stages. Additionally, the combination of Arg supplementation with inhibitors of Arg metabolic pathways as well as other treatment options is worthy of further exploration.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Inflammatory Bowel Diseases ; Dietary Supplements ; Arginine ; Inflammation ; Nutrients
    Chemical Substances Arginine (94ZLA3W45F)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-31
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 82067-2
    ISSN 1753-4887 ; 0029-6643
    ISSN (online) 1753-4887
    ISSN 0029-6643
    DOI 10.1093/nutrit/nuac070
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  8. Article ; Online: Quercetin serves as the major component of Xiang-lian Pill to ameliorate ulcerative colitis via tipping the balance of STAT1/PPARγ and dictating the alternative activation of macrophage.

    Zhou, Hai-Feng / Yang, Chao / Li, Jun-Yi / He, Yu-Yao / Huang, Yun / Qin, Ren-Jie / Zhou, Qiao-Li / Sun, Fei / Hu, De-Sheng / Yang, Jia

    Journal of ethnopharmacology

    2023  Volume 313, Page(s) 116557

    Abstract: Ethnopharmacological relevance: The traditional Chinese herbal formula, Xiang-lian Pill (XLP), is commonly prescribed for ulcerative colitis (UC) patients to relieve their clinical symptom. Nonetheless, the underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms ... ...

    Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance: The traditional Chinese herbal formula, Xiang-lian Pill (XLP), is commonly prescribed for ulcerative colitis (UC) patients to relieve their clinical symptom. Nonetheless, the underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms of XLP's anti-UC effect remain incompletely understood.
    Aim of the study: To evaluate the therapeutic effect and elucidate the possible working mechanisms of XLP in UC treatment. The major active component of XLP was also characterized.
    Materials and methods: Colitis was induced in C57BL/6 mice with 3% dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) dissolved in drinking water for 7 consecutive days. The UC mice were grouped and treated with XLP (3640 mg/kg) or vehicle orally during the procedure of DSS induction. Mouse body weight, disease activity index (DAI) score and colon length were recorded. Histopathological changes and inflammatory cell infiltration were evaluated by pathological staining and flow cytometric analysis (FACS). Network pharmacology, bioinformatic analysis, widely targeted and targeted metabolomics analysis were performed to screen the potential effective ingredients and key targets. Bone marrow derived macrophages (BMDMs), peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), RAW264.7 and THP-1 cells were used to dissect the anti-inflammatory effect of XLP.
    Results: Oral administration of XLP ameliorated DSS induced mouse colitis, as evidenced by reduced DAI and colonic inflammatory destruction. FACS results demonstrated that XLP treatment effectively restored immune tolerance in colon, inhibited the generation of monocyte derived macrophages and skewed macrophage polarization into M2 phenotype. Network pharmacology analysis suggested that innate effector modules related to macrophage activation comprise the major targets of XLP, and the counter-regulatory STAT1/PPARγ signaling possibly serves as the critical downstream pathway. Subsequent experiments unveiled an imbalance of STAT1/PPARγ signaling in monocytes derived from UC patients, and validated that XLP suppressed LPS/IFN-γ induced macrophage activation (STAT1 mediated) but facilitated IL-4 induced macrophage M2 polarization (PPARγ dependent). Meanwhile, our data showed that quercetin served as the major component of XLP to recapitulate the regulatory effect on macrophages.
    Conclusion: Our findings revealed that quercetin serves as the major component of XLP that regulates macrophage alternative activation via tipping the balance of STAT1/PPARγ, which provides a mechanistic explanation for the therapeutic effect of XLP in UC treatment.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Mice ; Colitis, Ulcerative/chemically induced ; Colitis, Ulcerative/drug therapy ; Colitis, Ulcerative/metabolism ; PPAR gamma/metabolism ; Quercetin/pharmacology ; Quercetin/therapeutic use ; Quercetin/metabolism ; Leukocytes, Mononuclear/metabolism ; Mice, Inbred C57BL ; Colon ; Colitis/drug therapy ; Macrophages ; Dextran Sulfate/toxicity ; Disease Models, Animal ; STAT1 Transcription Factor/metabolism
    Chemical Substances PPAR gamma ; Quercetin (9IKM0I5T1E) ; Dextran Sulfate (9042-14-2) ; Stat1 protein, mouse ; STAT1 Transcription Factor
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-02
    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.2023.116557
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  9. Article ; Online: IRF/Type I IFN signaling serves as a valuable therapeutic target in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease.

    Li, Jun-Yi / Xiao, Jun / Gao, Min / Zhou, Hai-Feng / Fan, Heng / Sun, Fei / Cui, Dan-Dan

    International immunopharmacology

    2021  Volume 92, Page(s) 107350

    Abstract: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an autoimmune disease characterized by unresolved colitis and epithelial injury. Intestinal microbiota and its interaction with immune system are critical etiologic factors. In response to gut virome and bacteria ... ...

    Abstract Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an autoimmune disease characterized by unresolved colitis and epithelial injury. Intestinal microbiota and its interaction with immune system are critical etiologic factors. In response to gut virome and bacteria derived nucleic acid, interferon regulatory factors (IRFs) are activated to promote the production of cytokines, including type I interferons (IFN-Is), to help maintain intestinal homeostasis under both physiological and pathophysiological conditions. However, derailed IRF/IFN-I pathway other-wisely contributes to the progression of IBD with distinct IRF member exerting differential regulatory effect. Here, we summarize the recent advances regarding the role of IRF/IFN-I pathway in the development of IBD. We emphasize that IFN-I is a double-edged sword in IBD pathogenesis, as IFN-Is are protective in acute colitis while becoming pro-inflammatory during the chronic recovery phase. Besides, the functional outcome of IRFs is diverse and complex, which hinges on the cell types affected and the presence of other immune mediators. All in all, IRF/IFN-I pathway serves as a versatile regulator in IBD pathogenesis and holds the potential for therapeutic interventions.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Humans ; Inflammatory Bowel Diseases/immunology ; Inflammatory Bowel Diseases/metabolism ; Inflammatory Bowel Diseases/pathology ; Inflammatory Bowel Diseases/therapy ; Interferon Regulatory Factors/metabolism ; Interferon Type I/metabolism ; Molecular Targeted Therapy ; Signal Transduction
    Chemical Substances Interferon Regulatory Factors ; Interferon Type I
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-11
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2043785-7
    ISSN 1878-1705 ; 1567-5769
    ISSN (online) 1878-1705
    ISSN 1567-5769
    DOI 10.1016/j.intimp.2020.107350
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  10. Article: A Systematic Review Exploring the Anticancer Activity and Mechanisms of Glucomannan.

    Li, Jun-Yi / Sun, Fei / Zhou, Hai-Feng / Yang, Jia / Huang, Cong / Fan, Heng

    Frontiers in pharmacology

    2019  Volume 10, Page(s) 930

    Abstract: Glucomannan, long recognized as the active ingredient of the traditional Chinese medicinal herb Konjac glucomannan, is a naturally occurring polysaccharide existing in certain plant species and fungi. Due to its special property to also serve as a ... ...

    Abstract Glucomannan, long recognized as the active ingredient of the traditional Chinese medicinal herb Konjac glucomannan, is a naturally occurring polysaccharide existing in certain plant species and fungi. Due to its special property to also serve as a dietary supplement, glucomannan has been widely applied in clinic to lower body weight and circulation cholesterol level and to treat constipation, diabetes, and arterial sclerosis. Besides the regulatory role engaged with gastroenterological and metabolic syndrome, recently, its therapeutic effect and the underlying mechanisms in treating cancerous diseases have been appreciated by mounting researches. The present review aims to emphasize the multifaceted aspects of how glucomannan exerts its anti-tumor function.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-08-23
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2587355-6
    ISSN 1663-9812
    ISSN 1663-9812
    DOI 10.3389/fphar.2019.00930
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