1.Quantitative analysis of three-dimensional deformity indexes of the first metatarsal bone after osteotomy and orthosis for hallux valgus deformity
Xiaoliang ZHAO ; Meilan SUN ; Tianyuan YAN ; Shizhe ZHANG ; Guochang NIU ; Yulong GUAN ; Hua LI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;33(33):5302-5307
BACKGROUND:The displacement change parameters of the bone structure of the first metatarsal bone at the two-dimensional level of hallux valgus deformity are of great significance for clinical diagnosis and treatment,while the quantitative analysis of the three-dimensional deformity index may have some influences on the postoperative efficacy. OBJECTIVE:To explore the quantitative change of the three-dimensional deformity index of the first metatarsal bone after routine osteotomy and orthosis for hallux valgus deformity and to provide reference for clinical work. METHODS:100 patients with hallux valgus deformity(foot)in Hengshui People's Hospital from October 2020 to April 2023 were selected and all of them underwent conventional osteotomy and orthosis.Foot function was assessed by the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society Ankle-Hindfoot Scale 6 months after surgery.Anterolateral X-rays of the foot in weight-bearing position and CT images in simulated weight-bearing position were taken before surgery and 6 months after surgery.The three-dimensional deformity indexes of the first metatarsal bone before and after surgery were quantitatively analyzed in patients with different ages,genders and therapeutic effects,including first-second intermetatarsal angle,hallux valgus angle,distal metatarsal articular angle,tibial sesamaid position,and first metatarsal rotation α angle.The value of the difference of three-dimensional deformity indexes of the first metatarsal bone before and after operation in evaluating the curative effect was analyzed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Six months after operation,the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society score was 75-98(88.25±4.14)points,among which 56 cases were excellent,28 cases were good,14 cases were average,and 2 cases were poor.The excellent and good rate was 84%(84/100).(2)Compared with the preoperative results,first-second intermetatarsal angle,hallux valgus angle,distal metatarsal articular angle,tibial sesamaid position,and first metatarsal rotation α angle were significantly improved in patients of different ages and genders 6 months after surgery(P<0.05).First-second intermetatarsal angle,hallux valgus angle,distal metatarsal articular angle,tibial sesamaid position,and first metatarsal rotation α angle were all lower in patients with good curative effect 6 months after surgery than those with poor curative effect,and the difference before and after surgery was greater than those with poor curative effect(P<0.05).(3)The area under the curve of the difference evaluation of the first metatarsal three-dimensional deformity index before and after surgery was above 0.7,and the area under the curve of the combined evaluation of all indexes was the largest(0.902),which was significantly greater than the first metatarsal rotation α angle and distal metatarsal articular angle(P<0.05).(4)The quantitative analysis of the three-dimensional deformity index of the first metatarsal in patients with hallux valgus deformity is related to the postoperative effect,which has important guiding significance for improving the accuracy and comprehensiveness of preoperative evaluation and improving the treatment plan.
2.Role of intracellular Ca2+ in regulating NHE3 expression in Caco-2 cells during rotavirus infection
Peng WANG ; Meilan NIU ; Changying CHEN ; Ling LI ; Yuanyuan FAN ; Shiguang WANG ; Yiwen SUN
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2019;39(2):94-99
Objective To investigate the effects of rotavirus ( RV) on the expression and bioactiv-ity of Na+-H+ exchanger 3 ( NHE3 ) in Caco-2 cells and the possible regulatory mechanism. Methods Caco-2 cells expressing NHE3 were constructed and divided into four groups as follows: control ( CTL ) group, RV group, BAPTA-AM ( a Ca2+ chelator) group and BAPTA-AM+RV group. Na+-H+ exchanger ac-tivity and NHE3 expression on cell surface were determined using BCECF-AM and biotinylation assay, re-spectively. Expression of Cdc42 at protein level was measured by Western blot. Results Compared with the control group, RV infection significantly decreased the activity of NHE3 and its expression on cell surface. BATPA-AM antagonized the inhibitory effects on NHE3. Moreover, the expression of Cdc42 at protein level was increased following RV infection, which was also antagonized by BATPA-AM. Conclusions Intracellu-lar Ca2+-mediated Cdc42-dependent endocytosis pathway might be involved in regulating the expression and bioactivity of NHE3 during RV infection.
3. Bortezomib-based induction chemotherapy followed by autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and maintenance in 200 patients with multiple myeloma: long-term follow-up results from single center
Qiong WU ; Junru LIU ; Beihui HUANG ; Waiyi ZOU ; Jingli GU ; Meilan CHEN ; Lifen KUANG ; Dong ZHENG ; Duorong XU ; Zhenhai ZHOU ; Hehua WANG ; Chang SU ; Xiuzhen TONG ; Juan LI
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2019;40(6):453-459
Objective:
To study the efficacy, safety and long-term outcomes of integrated strategy of bortezomib-based induction regimens followed by autologous hematopoietic stem cell (ASCT) and maintenance therapy in Chinese multiple myeloma (MM) patients.
Methods:
200 MM patients receiving integrated strategy of bortezomib--based induction regimens followed by ASCT and maintenance therapy were retrospectively and prospectively analyzed from December 1. 2006 to April 30. 2018.
Results:
The complete remission rates (CR) and better than very good partial remission rates (VGPR) after induction therapy, transplantation and maintenance therapy were respectively 31% and 75.5%, 51.8% and 87.7%,73.6% and 93.4%. There was no difference between 4 cycles and more than 5 cycles induction chemotherapy. The negative rate of MRD detection by flow cytometry was 17.6% and 38.2% respectively after induction and 3 months after transplantation. The negative rate of MRD gradually increased during the maintenance therapy. The success rate of high dose CTX combined with G-CSF mobilization was 95.5% and transplantation related mortality (TRM) was zero. The median time to progress (TTP) was 75.3 months and the median overall survival (OS) was 99.5 months. TTP of patients obtaining CR and negative MRD after induction were longer that those of no CR and positive MRD. TTP and OS of patients receiving triple-drug induction and ASCT in early stage were longer than those of double-drug induction and ASCT in late stage. LDH≥240 U/L, high risk cytogenetics, ISS II+III stage and HBsAg positive were prognostic factors at diagnosis. However, only MRD and high risk cytogenetics were independent prognostic factors after transplantation and maintenance therapy. The clinical characteristics of patients of TTP ≥6 years were listed below: light-chain type M protein, ISS I stage, normal level of hemoglobin and platelet, normal LDH, HBsAg negative, chromosome 17p-negative, good response and sustained good response.
Conclusions
Integrated strategy of bortezomib-based induction regimens followed by ASCT and maintenance therapy can significantly improve the short-term and long-term efficacy. The prognostic factors of TTP in different disease stages were different. Response to treatment, especially MRD, played a more important role in prognostic factors.