1.Effect of Yifei Sanjie Pills (益肺散结丸) Combined with Cisplatin on Plasma Exosomal miRNAs in Lewis Lung Cancer Tumor-derived Mice
Lingling SUN ; Xiangjun QI ; Yanlong LI ; Leihao HU ; Lizhu LIN
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(19):2032-2040
ObjectiveTo investigate the tumor inhibition effect and mechanism of Yifei Sanjie Pills (益肺散结丸, YSP) on lung cancer. MethodsLewis lung cancer tumor-derived mice were established and divided into four groups including model control group, cisplatin group, cisplatin + YSP low-dose group and cisplatin + YSP high-dose group, with 12 mice in each group. The corresponding interventions were given for 14 days. The tumor volume was measured on the 0th, 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th days of administration to evaluate the tumor growth. The plasma and tumor tissue were collected on the 15th day. Plasma from the model group, the cisplatin group and the cisplatin+YSP high-dose group were selected, and plasma exosomes were extracted; the differences in miRNA expression among the groups were detected and analyzed by second-generation sequencing technology, and the potential mechanism of action of YSP was investigated by principal component analysis, biofunctional enrichment analysis and miRNA-target gene regulatory network analysis. Quantitative real-time PCR was used to detect the expression of miRNA-615-3p in tumor tissues, and the relationship between miRNA-615-3p and overall survival of lung cancer were analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier plotter (kmplot.com) database. ResultsCompared to that of the model control group, the tumor volume of the cisplatin group on day 10, and the cisplatin + YSP low- and high-dose groups on day 7, 10, and 14 were significantly reduced (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Compared to that of the cisplatin group, the tumor volume of the cisplatin + YSP low- and high-dose groups on day 10 and 14 was significantly reduced (P<0.05). The principal component analysis of miRNA expression profiles showed significant differences in miRNA expression between different intervention groups. There were 21 differentially expressed miRNAs between the model control group and the cisplatin group, 50 differentially expressed miRNAs between the model control group and the cisplatin+ YSP high-dose group, and 6 differentially expressed miRNAs between the cisplatin group and the cisplatin+ YSP high-dose group. Biological function enrichment analysis showed that the differentially expressed miRNAs were mainly involved in the regulation of signaling pathways related to cell growth, proliferation, differentiation, autophagy and other biological activities. The miRNA-target gene regulatory network showed the top 20 genes that were targeted, among which there were proven miRNAs and genes related to lung cancer, and miRNAs that needed further investigation. The expression of miRNA-615-3p in tumor tissues decreased significantly in the cisplatin group and cisplatin+YSP high-dose group compared to that of the model group(P<0.05 or P<0.01). The miRNA-615-3p was negatively correlated with the survival prognosis of lung cancer(P<0.05). ConclusionCisplatin combined with YSP can effectively inhibit the proliferation of Lewis lung cancer tumors, and the tumor-suppressive effect is related to the regulation of multiple miRNAs, especially the downregulation of miRNA-615-3p expression.
2.Mixed reality combined with surgical navigation technology assisted in parapharyngeal space tumors surgery: a clinical study
Zunan TANG ; Leihao HU ; Shuo LIU ; Yao YU ; Wenbo ZHANG ; Xin PENG
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2024;59(11):1107-1113
Objective:To assess the feasibility and application of mixed reality combined with surgical navigation technology in parapharyngeal space tumor surgery, and to provide a reference for the development and promotion of this technology.Methods:In this study, retrospective data collection was conducted on 16 patients with parapharyngeal space tumors who were treated at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology from June 2020 to June 2023. The patient′s age was (39.6±17.8) years, with 4 males and 12 females. Mixed reality combined with surgical navigation technology was utilized to assist physicians in the treatment of these patients. Mixed reality combined with surgical navigation technology was used to assist physicians in treatment of these patients. The application steps included acquisition of image data, processing of image data [three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction, image fusion, and virtual surgical design], development of surgical navigation plan, connection of mixed reality and navigation system, automatic registration and intraoperative guidance and validation. In the preoperative plan, landmark points were placed on the virtual tumor and surrounding important structures reconstructed using digital software, serving to guide the localization of crucial anatomical structures. Intraoperative positioning deviation, surgical time, intraoperative blood loss, and postoperative complications were recorded and analyzed to evaluate the clinical application effectiveness of mixed reality combined with surgical navigation technology.Results:With the assistance of mixed reality combined with surgical navigation technology, 16 patients successfully underwent tumor resection. All patients were accurately diagnosed preoperatively by 3D reconstruction and image fusion technology, and a comprehensive preoperative plan was formulated; intraoperatively, mixed reality combined with surgical navigation technology was utilized for the localization of important structures. The average localization deviation of 38 landmark points during the operation were (4.43±1.96) mm, with 62% (26/42) of the points having a deviation of ≥0 and<5 mm. The average duration of the operation was (149.6±53.9) min and the blood loss was 70 (45, 150) ml. The average postoperative follow-up was 16 months, and five patients experienced postoperative complications involving facial paralysis, hoarseness, and choking.Conclusions:Mixed reality combined with surgical navigation technology can achieve the three-dimensional visualization of oral and maxillofacial anatomical structures to achieve precise preoperative diagnosis. During surgery, the technology can real-time display the relationship between soft tissue tumors and the surrounding important anatomical structures, guide surgical operation, and enhance the safety of surgery.
3.Evaluation of augmented reality technology in the recognizing of oral and maxillofa-cial anatomy
Zunan TANG ; Leihao HU ; Zhen CHEN ; Yao YU ; Wenbo ZHANG ; Xin PENG
Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences) 2024;56(3):541-545
Objective:To evaluate the outcome of Augmented reality technology in the recognizing of oral and maxillofacial anatomy.Methods:This study was conducted on the undergraduate students in Peking University School of Stomatology who were learning oral and maxillofacial anatomy.The image da-ta were selected according to the experiment content,and the important blood vessels and bone tissue structures,such as upper and lower jaws,neck arteries and veins were reconstructed in 3D(3-dimension-al)by digital software to generate experiment models,and the reconstructed models were encrypted and stored in the cloud.The QR(quick response)code corresponding to the 3D model was scanned by a net-worked mobile device to obtain augmented reality images to assist experimenters in teaching and subjects in recognizing.Augmented reality technology was applied in both the theoretical explanation and cadaveric dissection respectively.Subjects'feedback was collected in the form of a post-class question-naire to evaluate the effectiveness of augmented reality technology-assisted recognizing.Results:In the study,83 undergraduate students were included as subjects in this study.Augmented reality technology could be successfully applied in the recognizing of oral and maxillofacial anatomy.All the subjects could scan the QR code through a connected mobile device to get the 3D anatomy model from the cloud,and zoom in/out/rotate the model on the mobile.Augmented reality technology could provide personalized 3D model,based on learners'needs and abilities.The results of likert scale showed that augmented reality technology was highly recognized by the students(9.19 points),and got high scores in terms of forming a three-dimensional sense and stimulating the enthusiasm for learning(9.01 and 8.85 points respective-ly).Conclusion:Augmented reality technology can realize the three-dimensional visualization of impor-tant structures of oral and maxillofacial anatomy and stimulate students'enthusiasm for learning.Be-sides,it can assist students in building three-dimensional space imagination of the anatomy of oral and maxillofacial area.The application of augmented reality technology achieves favorable effect in the recog-nizing of oral and maxillofacial anatomy.