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    • 4-week high-intensity interval training regulates the mitochondrial unfolded protein response in skeletal muscle to improve depressive-like behavior in chronic unpredictable mild stress model rats

      2025(3):1-14. DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-7856.2025.03.001

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      Abstract: Objective To investigate the mechanism by which 4-week high-intensity interval training (HIIT ) regulates the mitochondrial unfolded protein response ( UPRmt ) in skeletal muscle and improves mitochondrial function in a rat model of chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS). Methods Male SPF-grade SD rats (6~8 weeks old) were divided randomly into control (C), model (M), HIIT+control (HC), and HIIT+model (HM) groups. Rats in the M and HM groups were subjected to CUMS for 8 weeks to establish a depression model,while rats in the HC and HM groups received HIIT for 5 d a week for 4 weeks. The exercise regimen consisted of 3 min high-speed (85% ~90% Smax) combined with 1 min low-speed (50% ~ 55% Smax) uninterrupted repetitive training(Smax is maximum training speed). Behavioral changes were evaluated at weeks 4 and 8. Tissue samples were taken 24 h after the last behavioral test and skeletal muscle mitochondria were examined by transmission electron microscopy. The ATP and reactive oxygen species (ROS) contents were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays and protein expression levels of activating transcription factor (ATF) 4, ATF5, C/ EBP homologous protein (CHOP), and heat shock protein 60 ( HSP60) were detected by Western blot. Results ( 1) The body mass,number of crossing grids, number of upright positions, sugar-water preference rate, and ATP content were significantly decreased in group M compared with group C (P<0. 01), while the number of damaged mitochondria,ROS content, ATF4, ATF5, CHOP, and HSP60 protein expression were significantly increased (P<0. 01). (2)After 4-weeks of HIIT intervention, the ATP content and ATF4 and ATF5 protein expression levels were significantly increased in the HC group compared with C group (P<0. 05, P<0. 01). The number of crossing grids, number of upright positions, sugar-water preference rate, ATP content, and ATF4 protein expression were significantly increased in the HM group compared with M group(P<0. 01), while the number of damaged mitochondria, ROS content, and ATF5, CHOP, and HSP60 protein expression levels were significantly decreased (P<0. 01). (3)After 4 weeks of HIIT intervention, the number of crossing grids in CUMS rats was significantly positively correlated with ATF4 protein expression, and ROS content was correlated with CHOP protein expression, number of damaged mitochondria, and ATF5 protein expression ( |r| >0. 75, P<0. 01; |r| >0. 75, P<0. 05). Upright frequency was significantly negatively correlated with ATF5 and HSP60 protein expression, the number of crossing grids, the sugar-water preference rate, and the expression of CHOP and HSP60 proteins ( |r| <0. 75, P<0. 05). Conclusions 4-week HIIT intervention can improve mitochondrial dysfunction and alleviate depressive-like behavior in CUMS rats by regulating skeletal muscle UPRmt.

    • Bioinformatics analysis of circadian rhythm gene alterations in relation to brain-cell types and their impact on aging

      2025(3):15-29. DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-7856.2025.03.002

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      Abstract: Objective With the intensification of population aging, the incidence of aging-related neurodegenerative diseases continues to rise, however, their pathogenesis remains elusive and therapeutic options are limited. This study used bioinformatics approaches to explore brain cell-type-specific changes in gene expression during brain aging and their impacts, to provide further insights into the biological mechanisms of brain aging. Methods We analyzed single-cell sequencing datasets (GSE169606) from young and old mouse brains, including integration, quality control, normalization, conduct cell-type annotation and differential gene expression analysis to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) across various cell types, using the Seurat package in R software.Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) were used for functional annotation and enrichment analyses, and interactions between DEGs were analyzed by protein-protein interaction ( PPI ) networks. The hub genes in each cell type were identified using the MCC, MNC, DMNC, and Dgree algorithms in the cyto Hubba plugin. Results A total of 13 cell types were identified through cell annotation. After comparing the aged and young groups, we focused on in-depth analyses of the DEGs screened from four major cell types: neurons,microglia, astrocytes, and endothelia. GO analysis revealed that DEGs in neurons, astrocytes, and endothelial cells were significantly enriched in biological pathways related to circadian rhythm, and KEGG analysis indicated that DEGs in microglia and endothelial cells were enriched in circadian rhythm-related signaling pathways. PPI analysis also demonstrated that the biological networks of DEGs in neurons, microglia, and endothelial cells were significantly enriched in circadian rhythm functional clustering modules. Furthermore, based on the intersection of the four algorithms, we identified core genes within these cell types and also identified specific variations in circadian rhythm genes in microglia, astrocytes, and endothelial cells. Conclusions This study employed single-cell transcriptomics technology to reveal the differential expression of genes in neurons, microglia, astrocytes, and endothelial cells during aging. The identification of hub genes in microglia, astrocytes, and endothelial cells indicated specific changes in circadian rhythm genes across these three cell types. These findings provide a foundation for further studies of the molecular mechanisms involved in brain aging and for the development of related intervention strategies.

    • Abnormal T cell subsets of BTBR T+Itpr3tf autistic mice at different developmental stages

      2025(3):30-39,47. DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-7856.2025.03.003

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      Abstract: Objective To investigate the expression of T cell subsets in the spleen of BTBR T+Itpr3tf autistic mouse at 4, 8, and 12 weeks of age, and to determine the optimal age for studying the relationship between immune abnormalities and autism in BTBR autistic mice. Methods It randomly selected 5~6 male BTBR mouse at 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks of age and C57BL / 6J mouse of the same gender at corresponding ages for the three-box social interaction test, the self-grooming test, and the marble-burying test; Single cell suspensions were prepared from the spleens of mouse at 8 and 12 weeks of age, and flow cytometry was used to detect 8 subsets of T cells (TH 1, TH 2, TH 17, TC1, TC2, TC17, TFH , and Treg). Results Compared with C57BL / 6J mouse of the same age, BTBR mouse at 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks of age showed a decrease in social time(P<0. 001), an increase in grooming time (P<0. 01,P<0. 001), and an increase in the number of marbles buried(P<0. 01,P<0. 001) in BTBR mouse at 8 weeks and 12 weeks of age. As well, the expression of TH 1(P<0. 001), TH 2(P<0. 01), TC1(P<0. 05), TC2(P<0. 001), and TFH(P<0. 01)cells in 8-week-old BTBR mouse were significantly increased, while the expression of Treg (P<0. 001)cells were significantly decreased; The expression of TH 1(P<0. 01), TH 2(P<0. 01), TH 17(P<0. 05),TC1(P<0. 01), TC2(P<0. 001), TC17(P<0. 01), and TFH ( P<0. 001) increased in 12-week-old BTBR mouse,while the expression of Treg(P<0. 05) cells decreased. At different age stages (P<0. 050) the ratio of TH 1 / Treg and TC1 / Treg in 8-week-old BTBR mouse were significantly higher than those in 12 week old mouse, while the TC17 / Treg ratio decreased. Conclusions BTBR mouse at different developmental stages exhibit varying degrees of abnormal increase in Teff / Treg ratio. Based on result of behavioral test, it is recommended to use 8-week-old BTBR mice for research on autism and immune abnormalities.

    • miR-204-3p affects silica dust-induced epithelial mesenchymal transition in a rat silicosis model

      2025(3):40-47. DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-7856.2025.03.004

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      Abstract: Objective To explore the role of miR-204-3p in silicosis and to elucidate the mechanism by which it affects silicosis fibers by regulating silica dust-induced alveolar epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in rats. Methods Forty SD rats were divided randomly into 4 groups: Control, Silicosis, AAV-Control, and AAV-miR-204-3p groups. The pathology of lung tissue damage was detected by hematoxylin and eosin ( HE) and Masson staining. Relative expression levels of miR-204-3p and EMT marker genes in lung tissues from rats in each group were analyzed by real-time fluorescence reverse transcription quantitative PCR(RT-qPCR), and protein expression levels of EMT-related markers in lung tissues were detected by Western blot. Results The alveolar structure was damaged,the lung septa showed interstitial fibrosis, and expression levels of mesenchymal markers were elevated in the Silicosis group compared with the Control group (P<0. 05, P<0. 01, P<0. 001). The alveolar structure was more complete,the EMT process was alleviated, fibrosis was improved, and mesenchymal marker expression was reduced in the AAVmiR-204-3p group compared with the AAV-Control group (P<0. 05, P<0. 01, P<0. 001). Conclusions Free silica dust induces EMT in rat lung tissue. Overexpression of miR-204-3p can attenuate the EMT process induced by free silica dust in rats, and may thus affect silicosis fibrosis.

    • Comparative experimental study of sodium benzoate and corticosterone in a mouse model of asthenozoospermia with high sperm DNA fragmentation

      2025(3):48-57. DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-7856.2025.03.005

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      Abstract: Objective To prepare a mouse model of asthenozoospermia ( AZS) with high sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) using corticosterone (CORT) and sodium benzoate (NaB). Methods Fifty 3-week-old male ICR mice were divided randomly into CORT-treated (n = 30) and NaB-treated (n= 20) groups. The CORT group was further divided into the following six groups (n= 5 per group): high CORT (500 μg / mL), medium CORT (200 μg /mL), and low CORT (10 μg / mL) drinking water group, drinking water control group, CORT injection (40 mg / kg) group, and injection control group ( normal saline). The animals were modeled continuously for 50 d. Mice in the NaB group were further divided into four groups (n= 5 per group): high NaB (500 mg / kg), medium NaB (300 mg /kg), and low NaB ( 100 mg / kg) gavage groups, and control group ( normal saline). The animals were modeled continuously for 50 d. The physiological state of the mice in each group was observed and mass changes were recorded continuously. The sperm motility capacity and DNA fragmentation index (DFI) of the sperm were observed from the tail of the epididymis after the end of the modeling. Results The rate of mass change in the CORT-injection moding group showed a downward trend. There was no significant difference (P>0. 05) in the high NaB gavage group, and the rate of body mass change in the high NaB gavage group was significantly decreased compared with the control group(P<0. 05). The percentages of forward motility sperm were significantly decreased in the CORT injection group (P>0. 05) and the percentage in the high NaB gavage group (P<0. 05), compared with the control group. The DFI was increased in the CORT injection group compared with the control group, but the difference was not significant (P>0. 05), and the DFI in the high NaB gavage group was significantly increased compared with the control group (P<0. 05). Conclusions Intragastric gavage with NaB 500 mg / (kg·d) for 50 d is an ideal method for constructing an animal model of AZS with high SDF.

    • Effects of Fuling Xingren Gancao Decoction on diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase 2-mediated lipid metabolism and vulnerable atherosclerotic plaques

      2025(3):58-70. DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-7856.2025.03.006

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      Abstract: Objective To investigate the mechanism by which Fuling Xingren Gancao Decoction stabilizes vulnerable atherosclerotic plaques. Methods A mouse model of atherosclerosis and a smooth muscle cell lipid accumulation model were established. Histopathological changes in mouse tissues were examined by hematoxylin and eosin(HE), Sirius red, and immunofluorescence staining. Lipid deposition in mice and cells was assessed by oil red O staining. Expression levels of ATP-binding cassette transporter (ABC A1) and ABCG1 mRNA, and diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase 2 (DGAT2) in mice and cells were measured by RT-qPCR and Western blot. Results Compared with ApoE- / - model mice, α-smooth muscle actin (SMA) (P<0. 05) and collagen levels (P<0. 05) and fibrous cap thickness (P<0. 001) were significantly increased in plaques in FXG group, while the lipid necrotic core area (P<0. 001), matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) 2 (P<0. 01) and DGAT2 contents (P<0. 01), and lipid deposition in the aortic root and liver tissue were decreased (P<0. 01,P<0. 001). The decoction also significantly reduced the DGAT2 content (P<0. 01) and lipid deposition in smooth muscle cells and increased ABCA1 (P<0. 05) and ABCG1 mRNA levels in cells in vitro ( P< 0. 01 ). Conclusions Fuling Xingren Gancao Decoction stabilizes vulnerable atherosclerotic plaques by reducing lipid accumulation via regulating DGAT2 expression.

    • Mechanism of miR-518a-5p / HDAC6 axis in DNA oxidative damage in ovarian cancer SKOV3 cells

      2025(3):71-81. DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-7856.2025.03.007

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      Abstract: Objective To investigate the mechanism of the miR-518a-5p / histone deacetylase 6 (HDAC6)axis in DNA oxidative damage in ovarian cancer (OC) SKOV3 cells. Methods Expression levels of miR-518a-5p and HDAC6 mRNA in OC tissues and in various cancer cells (A2780, SKOV3, CAOV3) were detected by qRTPCR. SKOV3 cells were separated into Control, miR-NC, miR-518a-5p mimics, miR-518a-5p mimics+pcDNA-NC,and miR-518a-5p mimics+pc-HDAC6 groups. Cell proliferation and apoptosis were analyzed by colony-forming assay and Hoechst 33258 staining. Expression of phosphorylated histone H2AX ( γ-H2AX ) was detected by immunofluorescence assay and reactive oxygen species ( ROS) were detected by flow cytometry. HDAC6, Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax), and B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) protein expression were analyzed by Western blot. The regulatory relationship between miR-518a-5p and HDAC6 was analyzed by dual luciferase assay. The effect and mechanism of miR-518a-5p on oxidative DNA damage in OC cells were studied in a xenotransplantation tumor model. Results miR-518a-5p expression was decreased and HDAC6 expression was increased in OC tissues and A2780,SKOV3, and CAOV3 cells ( P< 0. 001). Expression levels of miR-518a-5p were lowest and expression levels of HDAC6 were highest in SKOV3 cells, and SKOV3 cells were therefore selected for subsequent experiments. miR-518a-5p expression, apoptosis rate, number of γ-H2AX-positive cells, relative ROS fluorescence intensity, and expression of Bax were all higher in the miR-518a-5p mimics group compared with the miR-NC group, while HDAC6 mRNA and protein expression, Bcl-2 expression, and colony-formation number were all lower (P<0. 001). HDAC6 mRNA and protein expression, colony-formation number, and expression of Bcl-2 were higher in the miR-518a-5p mimics+pc-HDAC6 group compared with the miR-518a-5p mimics+pcDNA-NC group, and the apoptosis rate, number of γ-H2AX-positive cells, relative ROS fluorescence intensity, and expression of Bax were all lower (P< 0. 001).HDAC6 had a targeted regulatory relationship with miR-518a-5p. Overexpression of miR-518a-5p decreased tumor volume, weight, and HDAC6 protein expression in tumor tissues, and increased γ-H2AX expression in vivo ( P<0. 001). Upregulation of HDAC6 expression by overexpression of miR-518a-5p increased graft tumor volume, weight,and HDAC6 protein expression and decreased γ-H2AX-positive expression (P<0. 05). Conclusions miR-518a-5p expression is reduced and HDAC6 expression is increased in OC tissues and cells. Overexpression of miR-518a-5p can induce oxidative DNA damage in SKOV3 cells by inhibiting HDAC6 expression, thereby inhibiting cell proliferation and promoting cell apoptosis.

    • Relationships between color Doppler ultrasound parameters and insulin sensitivity index and clinical efficacy in rats with polycystic ovary syndrome complicated with hyperinsulinemia

      2025(3):82-89. DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-7856.2025.03.008

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      Abstract: Objective To analyze the relationships between color Doppler ultrasound parameters and insulin sensitivity index ( ISI ) and clinical efficacy in rats with polycystic ovary syndrome ( PCOS ) combined with hyperinsulinemia (HI). Methods A total of 140 3-week-old female SD SPF-grade rats were divided randomly into a PCOS without HI model (control group, n=70) and a PCOS combined with HI model (study group, n= 70). After successful modeling, we used color Doppler ultrasound to detect the physical indicators, hemodynamic indicators, and ultrasound features of rat ovaries, and draw venous blood to evaluate ISI. Rats in the study group were treated with metformin by intragastric administration. The color Doppler ultrasound parameters of the good-effect and the pooreffect group were compared and a receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) was drawn to analyze the value of the color Doppler ultrasound parameters for evaluating the curative effect of metformin in rats with PCOS combined with HI. Results The total ovarian area (TA), ovarian volume (OV), ovarian interstitial area (SA), vascularization index (VI), blood flow index (FI), fasting insulin (FINS), and fasting blood glucose (BFG) of the research group were all greater than those of the control group, while the resistance index, pulsatility index and ISI were observed significantly lower compared with contrast, there were obvious difference (P<0. 05). The color Doppler ultrasound parameters TA and SA were negatively correlated with ISI ( r= - 0. 501, r= - 0. 492, respectively, P< 0. 05), and ovarian RI and PI were positively correlated with ISI (r= 0. 504, r= 0. 485, respectively, P<0. 05). TA, OV, SA,VI, FI, VFI, PSV, PDV, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, FPG, FINS, LH, and FSH were all significantly lower while RI and PI were significantly higher in the good-curative-effect group compared with the poor-curative-effect group (all P<0. 05). According to ROC curve analysis, the sensitivity and specificity of color Doppler ultrasound parameters combined with clinical efficacy were 90. 9% and 90. 2%, respectively, and the area under the curve (AUC) was 0. 901. Conclusions Color Doppler ultrasound parameters are closely related to ISI and therapeutic efficacy in rats with PCOS combined with HI, and may thus predict clinical efficacy in patients with these conditions.

    • Expression changes and selection of different internal control proteins in acute hypoxia-induced lung injury by acute high-altitude

      2025(3):90-99,146. DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-7856.2025.03.009

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      Abstract: Objective The pathophysiological process of acute high-altitude hypoxia-induced lung injury affects protein expression levels, which are mainly evaluated by Western blot. No systematic study has investigated changes in internal control proteins as calibration loading amounts. Methods Lung injury at an altitude of 6000 m was induced in a low-pressure, low-oxygen chamber for 8, 24, and 72 h using C57BL / 6J mice. Establishment of the model was confirmed by hematoxylin and eosin staining. Expression levels of various internal control proteins,including vinculin, α-tubulin, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5 ( EIF5), β-actin, and glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) were detected by Western blot, and total protein expression was detected by Coomassie blue staining. Furthermore,the lung injury model in vitro was establised by using,Bronchial epithelial cell (BZAS-2B) andhunman umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECS) confirmed by TUNEL staining. Expression levels of internal control proteins were detected by Western blot, and total protein expression was detected by Coomassie Blue staining. Results Acute 8, 24, and 72 h hypoxic models were successfully established in lung tissue, demonstrating consistent total protein expression and stable levels of the internal reference proteins vinculin, α-tubulin, EIF5, and β-actin. GAPDH expression was elevated in the HH8 h, HH24 h, and HH72 h groups compared with the normoxia (Nor) group, but only the increase at HH72 h groups was significant. Similarly, 8, 24, and 48 h hypoxic models were successfully established in BEAS-2B cells and HUVECs, with consistent total protein expression. In BEAS-2B cells, expression levels of the internal reference proteins β-actin and GAPDH were consistent with the normoxic control(NC)group, while vinculin, α-tubulin, and EIF5 expression levels were significantly reduced under hypoxic conditions for up to 24 h. In HUVECs, vinculin and α-tubulin expression levels were also consistent with the NC group, while EIF5, β-actin, and GAPDH expression levels were significantly reduced at 8 h and increased at 48 h. Conclusions Acute hypoxia induces lung tissue injury, and protein expression levels of the internal reference proteins vinculin, α-tubulin, EIF5, and β-actin are stable, making them suitable internal references for Western blot. Additionally, Western blot detected differential expression levels of the internal reference proteins vinculin, α-tubulin, EIF5, β-actin, and GAPDH in BEAS-2B cells and HUVECs, as the most important in vitro lung tissue models of hypoxia-induced injury.

    • A novel anatomical model of the lumbar sympathetic nerve for subarachnoid-related studies via a dorsal approach

      2025(3):100-108. DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-7856.2025.03.010

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      Abstract: Objective The study attempted to establish a less invasive model for dissecting and monitoring the sympathetic nerve in rats via a dorsal approach for subarachnoid block-related studies. Methods A traditional abdominal approach model and a new dorsal approach model were established in SD rats, and the modeling time of the two models was observed. The stability of the new model was evaluated by measuring blood pressure(BP), heart rate (HR), percentage change in lumbar sympathetic nerve activity(LSNA change%), norepinephrine (NE), and nitric oxide( NO) content after subarachnoid injection of bupivacaine. Results ( 1) Building a new model: the time required to create new models for the dorsal approach (DA)group was shorter than that for the traditional abdominal approach (VA)group, as shown by the result (P<0. 0001). (2)Evaluation of the new model: compared with the NS group, the MAP and SBP were lower at T2(5 min after injection of bupivacaine into the subarachnoid space) and T3 (10 min)(P<0. 05); the LSNA change% was significantly different (P<0. 05); the concentration of NE was lower at T3(P<0. 05). Conclusions The study presents a novel lumbar sympathetic anatomy model using the dorsal approach for subarachnoid-related investigations, which was effectively employed to examine the impact of subarachnoid block anesthesia on lumbar sympathetic nerve activity.

    • Research progress in animal models of lung “inflammation-cancer”transformation

      2025(3):109-136. DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-7856.2025.03.011

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      Abstract:Lung cancer is a serious pulmonary tumor, with exacerbation of chronic lung inflammation being a precursor to the development of lung cancer. Relevant animal models are widely used in experimental research, to gain a deeper understanding of the pathogenesis of lung cancer and to develop preventive treatment strategies. Induced lung cancer animal models are of particular importance for understanding the transition from chronic lung inflammation to lung cancer. Early intervention is crucial for the prevention and treatment of lung cancer. Here we review the recent literature regarding the inducing factors for lung cancer, including carcinogens ( e. g. nicotine-derived nitrosamine ketone, benzopyrene, diethylnirtosamine atmospheric fine particulate matter (PM2. 5 ), coal smoke, heavy metal ions,radiation, and biological infections ). We also summarize animal models of lung inflammation and cancer transformation induced by these factors, discuss the mechanisms by which relevant carcinogens induce lung cancer,analyze the advantages and limitations of the animal models, and consider future development directions. This review aims is to provide a valuable reference for the future establishment of relevant models.

    • Research progress in relationship between polycystic ovary syndrome and ovarian follicle expansion and its regulatory mechanism

      2025(3):137-146. DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-7856.2025.03.012

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      Abstract:Ovarian follicle expansion is an important part of their growth and development into dominant follicles, and is regulated by a variety of molecules and signals, including follicular cavity formation, follicular fluid accumulation, and granulosa cell proliferation. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common reproductive endocrine disease in women, and patients mainly present with increased preantral follicles and polycystic ovarian lesions caused by inadequate ovarian follicle expansion. This review summarizes recent research developments concerning the physiological process of ovarian follicle expansion and the related regulatory factors and mechanisms.We also consider the possible factors restricting ovarian follicle expansion in patients with PCOS, to provide a theoretical basis for follicular dysplasia, ovulation disorders and other diseases caused by abnormal ovarian follicle expansion.

    • Research progress in haptoglobin in digestive system tumors

      2025(3):147-155. DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-7856.2025.03.013

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      Abstract:Digestive system tumors account for more than half of all malignant tumors in terms of incidence and mortality, and thus pose a serious threat to human health. Haptoglobin (Hp) is an acute-phase glycoprotein that is elevated in both plasma and tumor tissues in various clinical conditions, including different types of cancer, such as liver, gastric, colorectal, pancreatic, and gallbladder cancer. Numerous studies have indicated that Hp plays a significant role in the prognosis of cancer patients, highlighting its potential as a prognostic marker for gastrointestinal tumors, with important clinical applications. Despite its demonstrated crucial role in the development of various tumors, however, the specific mechanisms of Hp in gastrointestinal tumors remain controversial. This review considers the differential expression and clinical significance of Hp in the five major types of gastrointestinal tumors, to explore its role in different stages of cancer progression and prognosis. This review thus aims to provide reliable and accurate serum biomarkers for the screening, early diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis monitoring of gastrointestinal tumors,with important implications for predicting the survival and prognosis of cancer patients.

    • Role and mechanism of osteoblast autophagy in exercise-related improvements in osteoporosis

      2025(3):156-169. DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-7856.2025.03.014

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      Abstract:The role of osteoblast (OB) autophagy in regulating bone metabolism is a research hotspot in the field of biomedicine. OB autophagy can regulate osteoporosis ( OP ) induced by aging, oxidative stress, estrogen deficiency, and glucocorticoids (GCs) by mediating factors such as run and cysteine rich domain containing Beclin-1 interacting protein (RUBCN), silent information regulator of transcription 1 (SIRT1), and osteoprotegerin (OPG).OB autophagy can also regulate OP by activating notch receptor ( Notch) and forkhead box protein O subfamily (FoxO), up-regulating the expression of osteogenic transcription factors (such as Runx2 and Osterix), and mediating the amp-activated protein kinase (AMPK), mammalian target of rapamycin complex (mTOR), Wnt, and c-Jun n terminal kinase (JNK) pathways to act on OB and osteoclast (OC) differentiation. Exercise is an important means of improving OP, and its molecular mechanism is closely related to the up-regulation of phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase (PI3K), adenosine monophosphate (AMP), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and SIRT1 expression. These in turn activate key factors or pathways (including AMPK, mTOR, Wnt, PI3K/ protein kinase B (Akt) / mTOR, and nuclear transcription factor-κB (NF-κB) ), regulate the expression of downstream target genes (β-catenin, mTOR, FoxO3a and B cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) ) to up-regulate the expression of autophagy factors (Beclin-1, autophagy related genes (ATG), and microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 ( LC3) ), and promote OB autophagy to restore the dynamic balance in the body, thereby regulating bone formation and bone resorption and improving OP.The relationships among exercise, OB autophagy and OP, however, remain unclear and there is currently a lack of systematic reviews. Here we review and analyze the mechanism of OB autophagy in relation to exercise-induced improvements in OP, and provide a new theoretical basis and research ideas for the prevention and treatment of OP.

    • Research progress in animal models of influenza virus/Streptococcus pneumoniae co-infection

      2025(3):170-178. DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-7856.2025.03.015

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      Abstract:Bacterial reinfection in the lungs of patients with influenza virus (IV) is a key factor leading to serious illness and death. The adverse consequences caused by co-infection with IV and Streptococcus pneumoniae (SPN) impose a serious burden on patients. However, the specific pathogenesis is complex, how to make better use of the mouse animal model of IV/ SPN co-infection for subsequent basic research is of great significance. This article reviews the selection of animals, the selection of pathogen types, the selection of different modeling times, the identification of the co-infection model, and its applications in the IV/ SPN co-infection model, so as to provide a reference for the selection of animal models of IV/ SPN co-infection in the future.

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