1.Comparing the clinical characteristics of IgG4-related sclerosing cholangitis with primary sclerosing cholangitis
Penghui WANG ; Xiaodong HE ; Jianzhong CAO ; Wei LIU ; Taiping ZHANG ; Tao HONG ; Qiang QU
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2016;22(5):315-319
Objective To analyze and compare the clinical characteristics of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) with IgG4-related sclerosing cholangitis (IgG4-SC).Methods The clinical data of 32 PSC patients and 72 IgG4-SC patients who were hospitalized in Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH) from January 2004 to December 2014 were retrospectively analyzed.Results Of the 32 PSC patients,there were 16 male and 16 female.Of the 72 IgG4-SC patients,there were 61 male and 11 female,(ratio =5.5∶ 1).The average ages were 44.9 (11 ~ 77) and 59.8 (28 ~ 83) years,respectively (P <0.05).The most common symptoms of PSC and IgG4-SC were abdominal pain and jaundice,and the incidences of abdominal pain and jaundice were 50.0% and 68.1%,78.1% and 81.9%,respectively.The serum IgG4 level of the IgG4-SC patients was significantly higher than the PSC patients (P < 0.05).The total protein in serum of the IgG4-SC patients was higher than the PSC patients (P < 0.05).The rate of bile duct wall thickening as detected on endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) was higher than by abdominal ultrasound and abdominal CT,which were 91.2%,11.5% and 33.3%,respectively (P <0.05).12 PSC patients were followed up for over 2 years,including 2 patients who underwent liver transplantation after failure of conservative treatment,5 patients who died from hepatic failure and infection,and 3 with stable condition.43 IgG4-SC patients were followed up for over 2 years,including 16 patients with relapse.The recurrence rate was 37.2% (16/43).The more the extrabiliary organs or bile duct segments were involved,the higher was the recurrence rate.Conclusions Both PSC and IgG4-SC are cholestatic diseases,and they have many similarities in clinical and imaging manifestations.However,they still have unique features.IgG4-SC is sensitive to glucocorticoids therapy and has good prognosis.Thus,it is important to differentiate PSC from IgG4-SC.
2.Standardized Treatment and Shortened Depression Course can Reduce Cognitive Impairment in Adolescents With Depression
Penghui CAO ; Junjie TAN ; Xuezhen LIAO ; Jinwei WANG ; Lihuan CHEN ; Ziyan FANG ; Nannan PAN
Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 2024;35(1):90-97
Objectives:
This study aimed to explore the influence of depression severity, disease course, treatment status, and other factors on cognitive function in adolescents with depressive disorders.
Methods:
Participants who met the inclusion criteria were enrolled in the study. Sociodemographic data of each participant were recorded, including age, sex, and family history of mental disorders. Zung’s Self-Rating Depression Scale was used to assess depression status in adolescents. Moreover, P300 and mismatch negativity (MMN) were used to objectively evaluate the participants’ cognitive function.
Results:
Only 26.8% of the adolescents with depression received standard antidepressant treatment. The latencies of N2 (267.80±23.34 ms), P3 (357.71±32.09 ms), and MMN (212.10±15.61 ms) in the adolescent depression group were longer than those in the healthy control group (p<0.01). Further analysis revealed that the latency of MMN was extended with increased levels of depression in adolescents.The MMN latency was short in participants with depression receiving standardized treatment. Furthermore, the latency of MMN was positively correlated with the severity and duration of depression (correlation coefficients were 0.465 and 0.479, respectively) (p<0.01).
Conclusion
Receiving standardized treatment and shortening the course of depression can reduce cognitive impairment in adolescents with depression.
3.Construction and evaluation of a universal influenza mRNA vaccine
Yuying TIAN ; Zhuoya DENG ; Cong LI ; Fang SUN ; Rui CAO ; Penghui YANG
Journal of Army Medical University 2024;46(7):725-731
Objective To construct a universal influenza mRNA vaccine and evaluate its immunogenicity.Methods The antigen sequence of hemagglutinin(HA),nucleoprotein(NP)and matrix protein 2 ectodomain(M2e)in influenza A/California/04/2009 was optimized.HA,NP and 3 tandem M2e(3M2e)were cloned into pcDNA3.1 vector,respectively.Then the mRNAs were synthesized by linearization,in vitro transcription,enzymatic capping and enzymatic tailing,and named as mRNA-HA,mRNA-NP and mRNA-3M2e,respectively.The protein expression of the 3 kinds of mRNAs in 293T cells was detected by immunofluorescence assay.Comb-mRNA vaccine was prepared by enveloped mRNA-HA,mRNA-NP and mRNA-3M2e with lipid nanoparticles,respectively,and the particle size and potential were identified.Twenty-eight 6-week-old female BALB/c mice(18~22 g)were randomly divided into LNP group(n=14)and Comb-mRNA group(n=14).Hemagglutination inhibition(HI)method and microneutralization(MN)test were used to evaluate the serum antibody titer induced by Comb-mRNA vaccines.The mice were infected by 5LD50 wild-type H1 N1 influenza virus to evaluate the protective efficacy.Results The mRNA-HA,mRNA-NP and mRNA-3M2e were successfully constructed,and the 3 mRNAs could be expressed in 293T cells.The average size of mRNA encapsulated by lipid nanoparticles was 119.53±6.5 nm,and the average potential was-8.23±1.3 mV.The geometric mean titer(GMT)of HI and MN in the Comb-mRNA group were 179.6 and 201.6,compared with the LNP group.The ratio of IFN-γ+CD4+/CD8+Tcells was increased.The Comb-mRNA group could provide protection against 5LD50 wild type influenza H1 N1 virus after 2 weeks of booster immunization.Conclusion Comb-mRNA,an influenza vaccine candidate,can induce immune responses and protect mice from influenza virus challenge.
4.Clinical efficacy of double-sheath vacuum suction microchannel percutaneous nephrolithotomy in the treatment of complex renal stones
Can BAI ; Xin YAN ; Penghui SI ; Yuanfei CAO ; Tuoheti KUERBAN ; Zhonghua WU ; Xinghuan WANG ; Tongzu LIU
Journal of Modern Urology 2023;28(12):1023-1027
【Objective】 To investigate the efficacy and safety of double-sheath vacuum suction microchannel percutaneous nephrolithotomy (MPCNL) in the treatment of complex renal stones. 【Methods】 The clinical data of 139 patients with complicated renal stones who received MPCNL during Aug. 2019 and Jul.2020 were retrospectively analyzed. According to the operation modes, the patients were divided into the double-sheath vacuum suction group (dsVS group, n=72) and conventional nephrostomy sheath group (cNS group, n=67). The perioperative indexes and the first-stage stone clearance rate of the two groups were compared. 【Results】 In the dsVS group and cNS group, the mean operation time was (46.72±9.55) min and (57.22±11.31) min, respectively (P<0.05). The first-stage stone clearance rate was 83.33% and 70.15%, respectively (P<0.05). The BUN value was (5.07±1.65) mmol/L and (5.75±1.83) mmol/L, respectively (P<0.05). The WBC value was (9.45±2.46)×109/L and (10.71±3.14)×109/L, respectively (P<0.05). The incidence of postoperative fever was 1.39% and 11.94%, respectively (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in other clinical data between the two groups (P>0.05). 【Conclusion】 The double-sheath vacuum suction MPCNL is safe and effective to manage complex renal stones, which can shorten the operation time, reduce postoperative complications, and improve the stone clearance rate.