1.The value of six tumor markers in preoperative diagnosis and prognostic evaluation of advanced serous ovarian cancer
Jishuai HOU ; Zouyu ZHAO ; Yan WEI ; Rui BAI ; Ping YANG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2024;26(1):36-42
Objective:To explore the diagnostic and prognostic value of six tumor markers, namely carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA125), carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), alpha fetoprotein (AFP), carbohydrate antigen 153 (CA153), carbohydrate antigen 199 (CA199), and carbohydrate antigen 724 (CA724), in the pathological types of epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC).Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the preoperative tumor markers and clinical pathological data of 131 EOC patients admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Shihezi University from January 2010 to May 2022, and follow-up was conducted. Patients were divided into high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) group and other groups (mucinous cancer, endometrioid carcinoma, clear cell carcinoma, mixed carcinoma) according to pathological type and tumor grade. We investigated the correlation between the levels of six tumor markers and the pathological types of EOC. By drawing receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves and comparing the area under the curve (AUC), we also investigated the diagnostic value of single and combined detection of six tumor markers for the pathological types of EOC. K-M survival analysis was used to explore the impact of tumor markers on patient prognosis.Results:The levels of CA125 and CA153 in the HGSOC group were significantly higher than those in other pathological groups ( Z=-2.571, -5.416, all P<0.05); CA153 had good diagnostic performance for HGSOC (AUC=0.777), and the combined detection of CA125+ CA153, CA153+ AFP, CA153+ CA199, CA153+ CA724, CA153+ CE had better diagnostic performance than the single detection of CA125 and CA153 (AUC=0.781, 0.784, 0.809, 0.803, 0.773). Among them, the combined detection of CA125, CA153, and CA199 had the best diagnostic performance (AUC=0.816, Youden′s index 0.532); the elevated levels of CA153 and CA153+ CA199 indicated poor recurrence free survival (PFS) in patients (all P<0.05), while the elevated levels of CA153+ CA199 was an independent risk factor for recurrence in patients ( P=0.022); the elevated levels of CA153+ CA199 and CA125+ CA153+ CA199 indicated poorer OS in patients (all P<0.05). Conclusions:The serum levels of CA125 and CA153 are elevated in patients with HGSOC. Elevated levels of CA153, CA153+ CA199, and CA125+ CA153+ CA199 are associated with poor prognosis in patients. The combined detection of CA125, CA153, and CA199 has the best diagnostic efficacy and can serve as a potential biomarker for assisting in the diagnosis of HGSOC and evaluating patient prognosis.
2.Distribution Patterns of Traditional Chinese Medicine Constitution in 959 Patients with Endometriosis
Xin-Chun YANG ; Wei-Wei SUN ; Ying WU ; Qing-Wei MENG ; Cai XU ; Zeng-Ping HAO ; Yu-Huan LIU ; Rui-Jie HOU ; Rui-Hua ZHAO
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;41(6):1387-1392
Objective To investigate the distribution patterns of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)constitution in 959 patients with endometriosis(EMs).Methods From January 2019 to November 2019,959 EMs patients were selected from Guang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences,Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University,Beijing Hospital,Dongfang Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine,Beijing Friendship Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University,and Fuxing Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University.The general clinical information of the patients was recorded and then the TCM constitution was identified.After that,the correlation of TCM constitution distribution with concurrent constitution and the relationship of TCM constitution distribution with age and the complication of dysmenorrhea were analyzed.Results(1)The constitution types of EMs patients listed in descending order of the proportion were yang deficiency constitution(65.1%,624/959),qi stagnation constitution(58.4%,560/959),qi deficiency constitution(52.8%,506/959),blood stasis constitution(44.2%,424/959),phlegm-damp constitution(42.5%,408/959),damp-heat constitution(41.9%,402/959),yin deficiency constitution(39.6%,380/959),balanced constitution(26.8%,257/959),and inherited special constitution(16.6%,159/959).Among the patients,there were fewer patients with single constitution,accounting for 20.2%(194/959),and most of them had concurrent constitution types,accounting for 79.8%(765/959).(2)The association rule mining based on Apriori algorithm obtained 33 related rules.The concurrent constitution types of qi deficiency-yang deficiency,blood stasis-yang deficiency,and blood stasis-qi stagnation were the association rules with high confidence.(3)Compared with patients aged 35 years and below,the patients over 35 years old were predominated by high proportion of blood stasis constitution(P<0.05).Compared with patients without dysmenorrhea,the patients with dysmenorrhea had the increased proportion of biased constitutions and the decreased proportion of balanced constitution(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Conclusion Yang deficiency constitution,qi stagnation constitution,qi deficiency constitution and blood stasis constitution are the high-risk constitution types of EMs patients.The concurrent constitution types are commonly seen in EMs patients,which are more common than single biased constitution.Management of EMs patients with the methods of warming yang,relieving stagnation,benefiting qi and activating blood will be helpful for correcting the biased constitutions in time and preventing disease progression,which will achieve the preventive treatment efficacy through TCM constitution correction.
3.A comparative study of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease models in rats established by exposure to cigarette smoke and motor vehicle exhaust
De-Fu LI ; Yuan-Yuan YE ; Hong-Ping ZHANG ; Run-Hua HOU ; Yao-Jun HE ; Chun-Yun ZHANG ; Jie-Ying HU ; Rui CHEN
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2024;49(9):1038-1044
Objective To compare the fidelity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)models established using two methods:exposure to cigarette smoke(CS)and exposure to motor vehicle exhaust(MVE)in rats.Methods Twenty-four male SD rats were randomly divided into control,CS-exposed(CS),and MVE-exposed(MVE)groups,with 8 rats per group.Rats in CS and MVE groups were exposed to CS or MVE,respectively,to induce COPD models.After COPD model established,lung function of each group was assessed.Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF)was collected to measure inflammatory cell counts,levels of inflammatory cytokines interleukin-6(IL-6)and tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α,and expression levels of mucin 5AC(MUC5AC).Lung tissue sections were stained with hematoxylin and eosin(HE)to observe pulmonary tissue and airway pathological changes.Periodic acid-Schiff(PAS)staining was used to detect goblet cell hyperplasia in airways.Results Compared with control group,rats in CS and MVE groups showed significantly increased inspiratory resistance(RI),total lung capacity(TLC),and lung static compliance(Cchord)(P<0.05),while expiratory flow parameters FEV50/FVC were significantly decreased(P<0.05).Compared with MVE group,rats in CS group had significantly higher RI,TLC,and Cchord(P<0.05),and lower FEV50/FVC(P<0.05).HE staining of lung tissues showed that mean linear intercept(MLI)was significantly higher in both CS and MVE groups compared with control group(P<0.05),with CS group having higher MLI than MVE group(P<0.05).BALF analysis revealed that white blood cells,neutrophils,macrophages,lymphocytes,IL-6,and TNF-α levels were significantly higher in both CS and MVE groups compared with control group(P<0.05),and inflammatory cell counts,IL-6,and TNF-α levels were higher in CS group compared with MVE group(P<0.05).PAS staining of lung tissues indicated that goblet cells in large airways were significantly increased in both CS and MVE groups compared with control group(P<0.05),with CS group showing higher goblet cell counts than MVE group(P<0.05).Expression levels of MUC5AC in BALF were significantly higher in both CS and MVE groups compared with control group(P<0.05),with CS group having significantly higher MUC5AC levels than MVE group(P<0.05).Conclusions Exposure to CS or MVE can establish a rat model of COPD,with CS exposure better mimicking characteristics of acute exacerbation of COPD compared to MVE exposure.
4.Effect of intensive blood pressure control after successful endovascular therapy on outcomes in patients with anterior circulation stroke: a multicentre, open-label, blinded-endpoint, randomized controlled trial
Chengfang LIU ; Qiwen DENG ; Hongchao SHI ; Feng ZHOU ; Yukai LIU ; Meng WANG ; Qiaoyu ZHANG ; Bingqi ZHANG ; Min LI ; Lei PING ; Tao WANG ; Haicun SHI ; Wei WANG ; Jiankang HOU ; Shi HUANG ; Jinfeng LYU ; Rui SHEN ; Yingdong ZHANG ; Junshan ZHOU
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2023;31(6):401-408
Objective:To compare the effects of intensive and standard blood pressure control on the outcomes of patients with acute ischemic stroke in the anterior circulation who have successfully recanalized after endovascular therapy (EVT).Methods:A multicenter, open-label, blinded-endpoint, randomized controlled design was used. Patients with anterior circulation stroke received EVT and successfully recanalized in Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University and several branch hospitals from July 2020 to October 2022 were prospectively included. They were randomly divided into the intensive blood pressure control group (target systolic blood pressure [SBP] 100-120 mmHg) or the standard blood pressure control group (target SBP 121-140 mmHg). The blood pressure of both groups needs to achieve the target within 1 h and maintain for 72 h. The primary outcome endpoint was outcome at 90 d, and the good outcome was defined as a score of 0-2 on the modified Rankin Scale. Secondary outcome endpoints included early neurological improvement, symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH) within 24 h, and death and serious adverse events within 90 d.Results:A total of 120 patients were included, including 63 in the intensive blood pressure control group and 57 in the standard blood pressure control group. There was no statistically significant difference in baseline characteristics between the two groups. The SBP at 72 h after procedure was 122.7±8.1 mmHg in the intensive blood pressure control group and 130.2±7.4 mmHg in the standard blood pressure control group, respectively. There were no significantly differences in the good outcome rate (54.0% vs. 54.4%; χ2=0.002, P=0.963), the early neurological improvement rate (45.2% vs. 34.5%; χ2=1.367, P=0.242), the incidence of sICH (6.3% vs. 3.5%; P=0.682), mortality (7.9% vs. 14.0%; χ2=1.152, P=0.283) and the incidence of serious adverse events (12.7% vs. 15.8%; χ2=0.235, P=0.628) at 90 d between the intensive blood pressure control group and the standard blood pressure control group. Conclusion:In patients with anterior circulation stroke and successful revascularization of EVT, early intensive blood pressure control don’t improve clinical outcomes and reduce the incidence of sICH.
5.Chinese expert consensus on clinical treatment of adult patients with severe traumatic brain injury complicated by corona virus disease 2019 (version 2023)
Zeli ZHANG ; Shoujia SUN ; Yijun BAO ; Li BIE ; Yunxing CAO ; Yangong CHAO ; Juxiang CHEN ; Wenhua FANG ; Guang FENG ; Lei FENG ; Junfeng FENG ; Liang GAO ; Bingsha HAN ; Ping HAN ; Chenggong HU ; Jin HU ; Rong HU ; Wei HE ; Lijun HOU ; Xianjian HUANG ; Jiyao JIANG ; Rongcai JIANG ; Lihong LI ; Xiaopeng LI ; Jinfang LIU ; Jie LIU ; Shengqing LYU ; Binghui QIU ; Xizhou SUN ; Xiaochuan SUN ; Hengli TIAN ; Ye TIAN ; Ke WANG ; Ning WANG ; Xinjun WANG ; Donghai WANG ; Yuhai WANG ; Jianjun WANG ; Xingong WANG ; Junji WEI ; Feng XU ; Min XU ; Can YAN ; Wei YAN ; Xiaofeng YANG ; Chaohua YANG ; Rui ZHANG ; Yongming ZHANG ; Di ZHAO ; Jianxin ZHU ; Guoyi GAO ; Qibing HUANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2023;39(3):193-203
The condition of patients with severe traumatic brain injury (sTBI) complicated by corona virus 2019 disease (COVID-19) is complex. sTBI can significantly increase the probability of COVID-19 developing into severe or critical stage, while COVID-19 can also increase the surgical risk of sTBI and the severity of postoperative lung lesions. There are many contradictions in the treatment process, which brings difficulties to the clinical treatment of such patients. Up to now, there are few clinical studies and therapeutic norms relevant to sTBI complicated by COVID-19. In order to standardize the clinical treatment of such patients, Critical Care Medicine Branch of China International Exchange and Promotive Association for Medical and Healthcare and Editorial Board of Chinese Journal of Trauma organized relevant experts to formulate the Chinese expert consensus on clinical treatment of adult patients with severe traumatic brain injury complicated by corona virus infection 2019 ( version 2023) based on the joint prevention and control mechanism scheme of the State Council and domestic and foreign literatures on sTBI and COVID-19 in the past 3 years of the international epidemic. Fifteen recommendations focused on emergency treatment, emergency surgery and comprehensive management were put forward to provide a guidance for the diagnosis and treatment of sTBI complicated by COVID-19.
6.Roles of Long Noncoding RNAs and Glycolysis in Digestive System Tumors
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2023;44(4):587-595
Long noncoding RNAs (LncRNAs), a class of noncoding RNAs greater than 200 bases in length, are widely involved in the initiation, progression and glycolytic processes of many tumors, and can act as competitive endogenous RNA sponges to absorb miRNAs. LncRNAs can also inhibit miRNA expression, thereby regulate the glycolysis of tumor cells, affects cell proliferation, invasion and other biological activities. This review explores the roles of LncRNAs and glycolysis in digestive system tumors (DST), a representative group of malignant tumors. Extending the LncRNA role in the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of other tumors, we conclude that LncRNAs have the potential to be new candidate genes for tumorigenesis and serve as tumor biomarkers, which provides new insight into morbidity and mortality decrease of DST and other tumors.
7.Salidroside Regulates the miRNA-1343-3p/MAP3K6/MMP24 Signaling Molecules to Inhibit Proliferation and Invasion of Gastric Cancer Cells
Yu TIAN ; Xiao-ping WANG ; Feng JIANG ; Xiao-lan CAO ; Xin-rui HOU ; Zhen-dong ZHANG
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2023;44(4):651-662
ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to investigate the role of salidroside in regulating the miR-1343-3p/MAP3K6 (mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 6)/MMP24 (membrane-type matrix metalloproteinase 24) signaling pathway to inhibit gastric cancer cell proliferation and migration. MethodsHuman gastric cancer cells (MGC-803) were divided into several groups based on different salidroside concentrations: a control group (0 μmol/mL), a low-dose group (6 μmol/mL), a medium-dose group (12 μmol/mL), and a high-dose group (24 μmol/mL). The anti proliferative effects of salidroside on human gastric cancer cells were evaluated by CCK-8 assay. Clonogenic assay was used to examine the effects of salidroside drugs on the clonogenic ability of human gastric cancer cells. Transwell assay was performed to detect the effect of salidroside on the invasive ability of human gastric cancer cells. Cell scratch assay was performed to detect the effect of salidroside on the migration ability of human gastric cancer cells. The miRNA expression profile was analyzed by using RNA-seq in cancer cells for 24 h after salidroside treatment. The differentially expressed miRNAs were clustered and their target genes were predicted. Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) were used to analyze and predict the functions of these target genes, and the interaction networks were established. Immunocytofluorescence was used to detect the expression of target proteins, and the transcription of candidate genes was detected by q-PCR. ResultsCCK-8 cytotoxicity experiments showed that salidroside inhibited the proliferation of MGC-803 cells (P < 0.01). Cell cloning experiments showed that salidroside reduced the clonal formation capacity of MGC-803 cells (P < 0.000 1). Cell invasion experiments showed that salidroside reduced the MGC-803 cell invasion capacity (P < 0.000 1). Cell scratch experiments showed that salidroside reduced the cell migration capacity (P < 0.000 1). RNA-seq findings showed that the expression of 44 miRNAs changed significantly after salidroside treatment in cancer cells (P < 0.05). Bioinformatic analysis showed that there were 1 384 target mRNAs corresponding to the differentially expressed miRNAs, and the expression of the tumor suppressor miR-1343-3p was significantly upregulated after salidroside treatment (P < 0.01),and resulted in down-regulated transcription of MAP3K6 and MMP24 genes which are related to the proliferation and migration of cancer cells (P < 0.05). Immunofluorescence experiments demonstrated that salidroside reduced protein expression levels in MAP3K6 and MMP24 genes (P < 0.000 1). q-PCR experiments showed that salidroside reduced the mRNA expression level of MAP3K6 and MMP24 genes (P < 0.000 1), while miRNA expression in miR-1343-3p gene was upregulated (P < 0.000 1). ConclusionSalidroside regulates the miRNA-1343-3p/MAP3K6/MMP24 signaling molecules to inhibit proliferation and invasion of gastric cancer cells.
8.Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Induced by Sintilimab: A Case Report
Ya-lei LYE ; Bin SHAN ; Chen-hong JIA ; Jiang LIU ; Juan HOU ; Wen-li DU ; Rui FENG ; Ping LIANG
Annals of Dermatology 2023;35(Suppl1):S100-S102
Sintilimab is an anti-programmed cell death receptor-1 antibody. The phase III clinical trial ORIENT-12 confirmed the safety of sintilimab combined with pemetrexed/platinum in the treatment of advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer. Skin reactions are the most commonly reported adverse events of immune checkpoint inhibitors and are rarely severe.We describe a case of toxic epidermal necrolysis related to sintilimab in an elderly oncologic patient. 3 weeks after immunotherapy, the patient developed an extensive rash and diffuse itching, rapidly evolving into macules, blisters, bullae and erosions. Causal evaluation was performed based on the algorithm of drug causality for epidermal necrolysis and national Food and Drug Administration qualitative analysis. The patient responded to high-dose glucocorticosteroid and supportive therapy, alongside with local wound care. If immune checkpoint inhibitors need to be extrapolated clinically, strictly following evidence-based research, promptly detecting and treating adverse reactions is crucial.
9.Characteristics of cervical lesions in 1 080 patients with abnormal colposcopic biopsies of TCT and HPV double screening in Shihezi region
Yangyang RUAN ; Yan WEI ; Jishuai HOU ; Rui BAI ; Xiaohan XU ; Ping YANG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2022;24(1):29-34
Objective:To explore the characteristics of cervical lesions in female patients in the Shihezi region of Xinjiang in the past two years and provide guidance for clinical work and local cervical cancer screening.Methods:The clinicopathological data and characteristics of 1 080 patients with abnormal double screening of human papilloma virus (HPV) and cervical exfoliative cell test (TCT) and vaginal mirror cervical tissue biopsy in the gynecology department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Medical College of Shihezi University from May 2017 to March 2019 were analyzed retrospectively. The influencing factors of cervical lesions were analyzed by logistic regression.Results:(1) Uneducated [odds ratio ( OR)=2.267], irregular vaginal bleeding ( OR=3.275) and number of sexual partners ≥3 ( OR=3.052) were independent risk factors for cervical lesions. (2) Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) was detected most frequently in the 30-39 age group (57.54%), and cervical cancer was detected most frequently in the ≥60 age group (14.15%), followed by the 40-49 age group (2.20%). (3) The proportion of HPV positive and the positive rate of high-risk HPV16/18 in the 40-49 age group were the highest, 33.18% and 39.38% respectively. There was no statistically significant difference in HPV viral load between the different age groups ( P>0.05). (4) The detection rates of CIN3 and cervical cancer were higher in the HPV16/18-positive group than in the HPV-positive and TCT≥atypical squamous epithelial cells of undermined significance (ASC-US) group (18.34% vs 11.33%, 4.30% vs 1.82%), with statistically significant difference (all P<0.05), respectively. The detection rate of CIN2 was higher in the high-load group (28.44%) than in the medium-load group (25.32%) and the low load group (15.79%). (5) The detection rate of CIN3 in the HPV-positive TCT for the ASC-US populations was significantly higher in the HPV16/18-positive group than in the other subtypes of HPV-positive group (21.43% vs 8.33%, P<0.05). Conclusions:During cervical cancer screening in Shihezi region, we should strengthen the publicity of elderly women and uneducated people. CIN and cervical carcinoma in Shihezi region are closely associated with high-risk HPV infection, especially HPV16/18 infection. HPV-positive age is mainly concentrated in the age group of 40-49 years, and the detection rate of CIN and cervical cancer is the highest in the age group of 30-39 years and ≥60 years, respectively. The detection rate of ≥CIN2 in HPV16/18 fraction and high viral load population is higher than that of other HPV subtypes positive and low to medium load populations. How to effectively shunt HPV positive TCT is an important problem in ASC-US population, which needs further research.
10.The Effectiveness of Antiviral Treatment in Severe COVID-19 Patients in Wuhan, China: A Multicenter Study.
Xian Long ZHOU ; Guo Yong DING ; Lu Yu YANG ; Rui Ning LIU ; Hai Feng HOU ; Ping WANG ; Min MA ; Zhuan Zhuan HU ; Lei HUANG ; Xi Zhu XU ; Quan HU ; Yan ZHAO ; Wei Jia XING ; Zhi Gang ZHAO
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences 2022;35(1):58-63

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