基于网络药理学和分子对接技术探讨黄芪干预腹膜纤维化的机制

目的 运用网络药理学方法及分子对接技术探讨黄芪干预腹膜纤维化的可能机制。方法 利用中药系统药理学数据库及分析平台(TCMSP)检索黄芪的主要化学成分及靶点,并补充文献报道相关药理作用的成分作为潜在活性成分。以"peritoneal fibrosis"为关键词分别在OMIM、Genecards获取目前已知的与腹膜纤维化相关的疾病靶点,后取两者的交集靶点;对交集基因通过STRING数据库与Cytoscape 3.7.2软件构建"药物-成分-靶点-疾病"网络及蛋白互作(PPI)网络并筛选核心网络。基于R软件使用Bioconductor生物信息软件对核心靶点进行GO及KEGG富集分析,最终采用AutoDock软件将主要有效成分与核心靶点进行分子对接,得出其结合能力。结果 筛选出20个黄芪活性成分及文献报道有相关药理作用4个, 457药物作用靶点,与674个腹膜纤维化病靶点取交集,得到86个共同靶点。GO功能富集分析提示黄芪拮抗腹膜纤维化主要参与了蛋白激酶B信号转导的调节、细胞对化学的应激反应、炎症反应的调节等通路; KEGG通路富集分析主要涉及调控肿瘤、磷脂酰肌醇-3-羟激酶-蛋白激酶B(PI3K-Akt)、晚期糖基化终末产物/晚期糖基化终末产物受体(AGE-RAGE)、人类巨细胞病毒感染、HIF-1信号通路等;分子对接结果显示关键靶点与活性成分具有较好的结合能力。结论 黄芪治疗腹膜纤维化的分子机制,可能与抑制炎症及氧化应激反应、调节多种信号通路等相关。     

The neutralization effect of montelukast on SARS-CoV-2 is shown by multiscale in silico simulations and combined in vitro studies

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An update in pathologic diagnosis of uterine mesenchymal tumours

Recent discovery of new disease-defining molecular alterations and development of novel targeted therapies has dramatically changed the classification and management of uterine mesenchymal neoplasms. This review discusses diagnostic updates in endometrial stromal sarcoma, PEComa, uterine tumor resembling ovarian sex cord tumor (UTROSCT), inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor, NTRK fusion uterine sarcoma, COL1A1-PDGFB fusion sarcoma, and SMARC-deficient uterine sarcoma. Key clinical, morphologic, immunophenotypic, and molecular features are reviewed, with emphasis on common differential diagnoses and pitfalls, and their impact on prognosis or management. Where applicable, the role of novel targeted therapies is discussed. A stepwise approach to uterine mesenchymal neoplasms can achieve a proper diagnosis and guide appropriate clinical management in most cases. Nonetheless, given the rarity of these tumors, their overlapping pathologic features, and rapid evolution in their classification and management, we advocate a low threshold for diagnostic consultation.     

Update on adrenal cortical neoplasia

The adrenal cortex gives rise to a biologically heterogenous group of neoplasms, each with a distinct morphology, antigen expression and molecular profile. Adrenal cortical adenomas have excellent prognosis and are usually cured by surgical resection alone, while adrenal cortical carcinomas are very aggressive tumors with a poor prognosis regardless of therapy. These tumors are rare and often challenging for a pathologist to diagnose, as significant overlap exists between benign and malignant lesions in some cases. In this review, we attempt to summarize most important histologic and clinical features of adrenal cortical adenomas and carcinomas, clarify the use of different grading systems, the use of special stains and the differential diagnosis for practicing pathologists. Most relevant hereditary syndromes associated with adrenal cortical tumors are listed. Updates in molecular alterations in adrenal cortical neoplasms and hyperplastic diseases as well as their clinical significance and potential therapeutic implications are also discussed.     

基于网络药理学联合GEO芯片分析百合乌药汤治疗胃癌的分子靶点及作用机制

目的:基于网络药理学联合GEO芯片差异基因分析的方法,分析百合乌药汤治疗胃癌的分子靶点和作用机制。方法:在TCMSP数据库检索中药药物信息,获得百合乌药汤的活性成分和分子靶点。在GEO芯片数据库通过检索"gastric cancer"分析筛选后获得GSE118916芯片数据,通过R软件分析得出差异基因,并绘制热图和火山图。通过Cytoscape3.7.2构建百合乌药汤与胃癌的成分-靶点网络图,使用插件Bisogenet和CytoNCA绘制核心靶点拓扑网络,并进行药物与疾病基因的GO富集分析(BP、CC、MF)和KEGG富集分析。结果:从GEO数据库下载分析得到与胃癌上调和下调最明显的差异基因40个。获得百合乌药汤有效活性成分10个,主要包括槲皮素(quercetin)、谷固醇(beta-sitosterol)、异松脂酸(Isopimaric acid)等,作用于PTGS2、ADH1C、ADRB2、PLAU、MAOA、CHRM3、CCNA2、MMP9、IL6等31个基因靶点。生物功能和通路富集分析表明,百合乌药汤治疗胃癌主要涉及脂多糖、氧化应激、血红素结合、蛋白激酶调节等方面,通过调节AGE-RAGE、TNF、NF-κB、IL17等信号通路发挥治疗作用。结论:百合乌药汤治疗胃癌的重要活性成分为槲皮素、谷固醇等,涉及TNF、NF-κB、IL17等信号通路。     

基于网络药理学和分子对接法探索复方一枝蒿颗粒治疗新型冠状病毒肺炎的潜在分子机制

目的 通过网络药理学及分子对接技术探寻复方一枝蒿颗粒治疗新型冠状病毒肺炎的作用机制。方法 应用TCMSP数据库、BATMAN-TCM数据库及文献收集复方一枝蒿颗粒活性成分及潜在靶点。通过TTD、GeneCards和OMMI数据库检索新型冠状病毒肺炎相关的靶点。将复方一枝蒿颗粒药物靶点和新型冠状病毒肺炎相关基因取交集，使用String数据库构建靶蛋白相互作用（PPI）网络。通过Cytoscape构建“药物–活性成分–靶点基因–疾病”网络。对交集靶点进行GO功能、KEGG通路富集分析。利用Autodock_vina软件对活性成分和靶点进行分子对接。结果 共筛选92个活性成分，1 627个靶点，新型冠状病毒肺炎疾病靶点464个，两者取交集筛选出87个潜在靶点。GO功能富集得到2 040个条目（P＜0.05），与病毒过程、参与共生相互作用的生物过程、活性氧代谢过程的调节、与宿主相互作用的生物过程、病毒生命周期、炎症反应的调节等生物学过程有关。KEGG通路分析共得到150条通路，与新冠肺炎密切相关的有人巨细胞病毒感染、结核、COVID-19、IL-17信号通路等。分子对接结果证实，筛选的靶点受体蛋白与活性成分可以较好地结合。结论 复方一枝蒿颗粒可通过多组分、多靶点和多途径的方式对新型冠状病毒肺炎产生治疗作用。