1.Arterial infusion of Oxaliplatin for treatment of liver metastases from colorectal cancer after surgery
Hui LI ; Xu JIANG ; Chaoai YANG ; Weixing WANG ; Wenhui CHEN ; Jingyu LIU ; Hang LIU ; Jijin YANG
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2017;14(8):455-459
Objective To explore the effectiveness,safety and influencing factors of arterial infusion of oxaliplatin for the treatment of colorectal l1iver metastases after surgery.Methods Totally 68 colorectal liver metastases after surgery patients pathologically confirmed received at least two course of arterial infusion of oxaliplatin combined with TACE.According to postoperative intravenous chemotherapy,the patients were divided into group A (no chemotherapy) and group B (chemotherapy).Survival time of patients were followed up.According to the efficacy of solid tumor evaluation criteria the objective effect was evaluated,the adverse reactions were compared between two groups.Cox regression analysis was performed to assess the possible factors influencing survival time.Results The median overall survival (OS) of all the 68 patients was 18 months,with complete remission 16 cases,partial remission 26 cases,stable diseasse 21 cases,stable diseasse 5 cases,the response rate (RR) was 61.76% (42/68).The median progression-free survival (PFS) was 10 months.The RR,OS and PFS had no statistical difference (all P>0.05).The variables that eventually entered the Cox regression model were tumor differentiation (P=0.003,hazard ratio 2.202).Conclusion Arterial infusion of oxaliplatin and TACE is effective in treating colorectal liver metastases after surgery,with high objective response rate.
2.Effects of Jinlong Capsule on expressions of interleukin-2 and soluble interleukin-2 receptor in patients with primary liver cancer after transarterial chemoembolization therapy
Huojun ZHANG ; Jijin YANG ; Weixing WANG ; Xu JIANG ; Yanjun MAO ; Chaoai YANG ; Jixiang GUO
Journal of Integrative Medicine 2008;6(9):907-10
OBJECTIVE: To observe and discuss the dynamic changes of interleukin-2 (IL-2) and soluble interleukin-2 receptor (sIL-2R) and their significance in the patients with primary liver cancer after transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) therapy combined with Jinglong Capsule. METHODS: A total of 48 patients with primary liver cancer, who failed to be treated by major surgery, were randomly divided into two groups: Jinlong Capsule group (TACE therapy plus Jinlong Capsule) and control group (TACE therapy alone). There were 24 cases in each group. The levels of peripheral blood IL-2 and slL-2R were measured before the first TACE and 1, 7 and 15 days after the second TACE respectively by using double-antibody sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The data from Jinlong Capsule group were compared with those from the control group. RESULTS: The level of sIL-2R in Jinlong Capsule group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P<0.05), while the level of IL-2 was significantly higher than that in the control group (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: Jinlong Capsule can significantly improve the lymphocyte function of the patients with primary liver cancer after TACE. The levels of IL-2 and sIL-2R can be considered as the valuable parameters for evaluating the effects on primary liver cancer, and Jinlong Capsule is helpful for the patients with primary liver cancer.
3.The risk factors affecting early recurrence and survival after surgical resection of hepatocellular carcinoma
Xu JIANG ; Hui LI ; Hang LIU ; Jijin YANG ; Jingyu LIU ; Yixiang SHI ; Chaoai YANG ; Weixing WANG ; Wenhui CHEN
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2018;27(3):215-222
Objective To analyze the risk factors that affect the early recurrence (recurrence occurring within 3 months after surgical resection) of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and to discuss the risk factors influencing the survival after hepatectomy. Methods The clinical data of 257 HCC patients, who were admitted to authors' hospital during the period from January 1, 2007 to March 31, 2014 to receive cTACE within 3 months after surgical resection of hepatocellular carcinoma, were retrospectively analyzed. According to DSA findings (lipiodol CT scan was performed in part of patients with undetermined diagnosis), the patients were divided into recurrence group and non-recurrence group. By using univariate analysis and multiple logistic regression analysis, the correlation of the clinical and pathological data with the early recurrence was analyzed. The patients were followed up, the survival time was recorded. The relationship between patient's clinical data and postoperative survival was evaluated. Results ① Of the 257 patients, early recurrence was detected in 150 patients (58. 4%, recurrence group) and no recurrence was observed in 107 patients (41. 6%, non-recurrence group). ②The presence of satellite nodules and the integrity of tumor encapsulation were two independent factors associated with the postoperative residual lesions. ③The maximum diameter of the tumor, Edmondson grade and the vascular cancer thrombus were the independent risk factors affecting survival. ④The median survival time of patients in recurrence group was markedly shortened than that of patients in non-recurrence group (39 months vs. 93 months). Conclusion The early recurrence (within 3 months after resection) of hepatocellular carcinoma is associated with the presence of satellite nodules and the integrity of tumor encapsulation. The survival of patients after hepatectomy is related to the maximum diameter of the tumor, Edmondson grade and the vascular cancer thrombus. The median survival time in patients having early recurrence is significantly shortened than that in patients having no early recurrence. (J Intervent Radiol, 2018, 27: 215-222)
4.Exploration of the role and mechanism of all-trans retinoic acid on activation and oxidative stress of hepatic stellate cell
Jianping XIU ; Chaoai YANG ; Xi’ao LIU ; Qianyu PAN ; Guangxu WEI ; Weixing WANG
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2024;42(7):291-296
Objective To explore the role and potential mechanisms of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) on activation and oxidative stress of hepatic stellate cell (HSC). Methods Platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF-bb, 10 ng/ml) was applied to induce the activation of HSCs, which was then treated with ATRA at a dosage of 5 μmol/L for 48 h. The effects of ATRA on HSC activation were evaluated by detecting changes in cell growth viability and phenotypic marker expression. The effects of ATRA on HSC oxidative stress were evaluated by detecting changes in intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS), reduced glutathione (GSH) and malondialdehyde (MDA), and the expression of antioxidant genes. The effects of ATRA on HSC autophagic activity were evaluated by detecting changes in autophagy marker expression and autophagic flow. Results Compared with the PDGF-bb group, the cell viability was significantly reduced in ATRA-treated HSCs (P<0.01), as well as the expression of α-SMA and Collagen I. The intracellular levels of ROS and MDA were significantly reduced in ATRA-treated HSCs (P<0.01), whereas the GSH level was significantly increased (P<0.01). The expression levels of antioxidant genes (NRF2, HO-1, and ATF4), were significantly higher in ATRA-treated HSCs than those in the normal ones under PDGF-bb condition (P<0.01). Meanwhile, the expression of autophagy markers Beclin 1 and LC3 Ⅱ/I, and signal of autophagy flow in ATRA-treated HSCs were found to be significantly reduced (P<0.01). Conclusion ATRA significantly inhibited PDGF-bb-induced HSC activation and reduced the level of oxidative stress and autophagic activity of HSCs, which had potential applications in the prevention and treatment of liver fibrosis.