Publications by authors named "Xue-Jing Dai"

Background: Agonistic monoclonal antibodies targeting 4-1BB/CD137 have shown preclinical promise, but their clinical development has been limited by severe liver toxicity or limited efficacy. Therefore, a safe and efficient immunostimulatory molecule is urgently needed for cancer immunotherapy.

Methods: A novel anti-MSLN×4-1BB bispecific antibody (bsAb) was generated via antibody engineering, and its affinity and activity were detected via enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), flow cytometry, and T-cell activation and luciferase reporter assays.

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  • The VEGF/SphK1/S1P pathway plays a significant role in angiogenesis related to rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but its exact mechanisms remain unclear.
  • GE treatment showed promise in regulating this pathway, reducing abnormal protein expressions, and alleviating symptoms of RA in both tissue and co-culture models.
  • The study suggests that GE can hinder angiogenesis by targeting the VEGF/SphK1/S1P signaling, leading to decreased proliferation and migration of cells involved in RA pathology.
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The activated Gα protein subunit (Gαs) and the inhibitory Gα protein subunit (Gαi) are involved in the signal transduction of G protein coupled receptors (GPCRs). Moreover, the conversion of Gαi/Gαs can couple with sphingosine-1-phosphate receptors (S1PRs) and have a critical role in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Through binding to S1PRs, sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) leads to activation of the pro-inflammatory signaling in rheumatoid arthritis synovial fibroblasts (RASFs).

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To investigate the " drug-guide" effect of Achyranthes bidentata saponins( ABS) and geniposide( GE) in the treatment on adjuvant arthritis( AA) rats. A UHPLC-MS/MS method for the quantitative determination of GE,zingibroside R1,ginsenoside Ro and chikusetsu saponin Ⅳa in rat blood and joint dialysate was established. After single or combined administration with ABS and GE was given to AA rat model,a microdialysis sampling method for rat joint cavity and jugular vein blood vessels was established to collect microdialysis samples.

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Geniposide (GE) is an active component isolated from the fruit of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis that has anti-inflammatory and other pharmacological effects; however, the underlying mechanism of GE action has not been elucidated in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Previous studies have shown that GE plays a therapeutic role in RA via regulation of the integrin beta 1 (Itgβ1)-mediated Ras-Erk1/2 signalling pathway. However, the specific mechanism of GE action on Itgβ1 has not been clarified.

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