Jian Zhong

Dr. Jian Zhong


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Academic Career Length

9Years (2018-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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21 May 2025 in Frontiers in Medicine
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MDMouying Du
Mouying Du
CYChun Yao
Chun Yao
QLQinke Lv
Qinke Lv
AGAimei Gong
Aimei Gong
YZYonghua Zhu
Yonghua Zhu
JZJian Zhong
Jian Zhong
Background: Renal interstitial fibrosis (RIF) represents the final common pathway in nearly all progressive chronic kidney diseases. This study aimed to investigate the effects of Yishen-Huoxue formula (YHF) on RIF and its underlying mechanisms.Methods: Unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO) model was applied to induce RIF in vivo. Thirty-six male SD rats were randomized into six groups: sham group, UUO group, UUO + Losartan group, and UUO + YHF-L/M/H groups. The histopathological changes of rat kidney and its function were evaluated 14 days post-UUO. miRNA sequencing and differential gene analysis identified miR-210 as a potential target of YHF treatment. Western blot and qRT-PCR were employed to assess the impact of miR-210 overexpression and knockdown on the expression of hypoxia-related factors in HK-2, NRK-52E, HUVEC, and 293T cells under hypoxic conditions. Cell proliferation, migration, and angiogenesis were determined using CCK-8 assays, transwell assays, and tubule formation assays, respectively.Results: In vivo, YHF treatment significantly attenuated RIF, protected renal function, increased miR-210 expression, and decreased the expression of HIF-1α, BNIP3, and NIX in the serum exosomes of UUO rats. In vitro experiments revealed that miR-210 downregulates the expression of HIF-1α and its downstream factors, mitigating hypoxia-induced cellular injuries, including decreased cell viability, migration ability, and angiogenesis capability. Further experiments demonstrated that YHF treatment upregulated miR-210 expression while downregulating HIF-1α expression in HK-2 cells under hypoxic conditions. Meanwhile, YHF alleviated hypoxia-induced renal cell damage and impaired angiogenesis in HUVECs, with miR-210 mimic enhancing and miR-210 inhibitor attenuating these protective effects.Conclusion: Yishen-Huoxue formula alleviates RIF by mediating the miR-210/HIF-1α pathway to attenuate hypoxia-induced renal cell injury and promote angiogenesis.

1 October 2018
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JZJian Zhong
Jian Zhong
NZNingbo Zhao
Ningbo Zhao
CLChaoye Liu
Chaoye Liu
JHJunfu Hu
Junfu Hu
WZWeiying Zhang
Weiying Zhang
CGCaidi Gong
Caidi Gong

22 October 2025 in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
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QLQin-Ke Lv
Qin-Ke Lv
MDMou-Ying Du
Mou-Ying Du
AGAi-Mei Gong
Ai-Mei Gong
YZYong-Hua Zhu
Yong-Hua Zhu
JLJia-Yuan Li
Jia-Yuan Li
JZJian Zhong
Jian Zhong