1.Lucentis preventing vitreous hemorrhage after vitrectomy for diabetic retinopathy combined with iris neovascularization
Ziqing MAO ; Zhipeng YOU ; Wujian ZHOU ; Wenbin LUO ; Jia LI ; Chao WU
Recent Advances in Ophthalmology 2017;37(6):539-543
Objective To study the effects of lucentis preventing vitreous hemorrhage after vitrectomy for diabetic retinopathy combined with iris neovascularization.Methods The clinical data of 70 patients (70 eyes) underwent vitrectomy for diabetic retinopathy combined with iris neovascularization during 2009 to 2015 in our hospital were retrospectively analyzed.The control group (30 eyes) accepted panretinal photocoagulation (PRP),re-vitrectomy,cyclocryotherapy,and the study group (40 eyes) had the 0.5mg lucentis in addition.The follow-up time was 3 months,and the visual acuity,IOP,vitreous hemorrhage,INV regression and complication were observed.Results At 1 month,2 months in the follow-up,the visual acuity of study group was better than the control group,but there was no significant difference along with the follow up.The average preoperative IOP was (26.312 ±4.566) mmHg (1 kPa =7.5 mmHg) in the study group and (24.586 ±5.783) mmHg in the control group,and at the end of the follow up,IOP was (18.576 ±4.762) mmHg in the study group and (28.587 ±7.786) mmHg in the control group,there was statistical difference between the two groups (P =0.041).The intraoperative and postoperative anterior chamber or vitreous hemorrhage occurred in 15 cases,5 cases of the control group,and 3 cases,1 case of the control group,there were significant differences (all P =0.000).At the end of the follow up,3 eyes (7.5%) developed to NVG in the study group and 10 eyes (33.3%) in the control group,there was statistical difference (P < 0.05).Conclusion Lucentis can effectively eliminate the new vessels,reduce the incidence of neovascularization glaucoma and vitreous hemorrhage for patients after vitrectomy for diabetic retinopathy combined with iris neovascularization,and improve the visual acuity in a short time.
2.Curative effect of internal and external combined surgery for intraocular hemorrhage of polypoidal choroidal vascular disease
Ziqing MAO ; Hongxi WU ; Zhipeng YOU ; Yuling ZOU
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2020;36(7):504-508
Objective:To observe the effect of combined operation of internal and external surgery for intraocular hemorrhage of polypoidal choroidal vascular disease (PCV).Methods:Retrospective clinical research. From January to August 2018, 14 eyes of 14 patients with PCV combined with vitreous hemorrhage (VH) with hemorrhagic retinal detachment confirmed by eye examination at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University were enrolled in this study. The average disease course was 1.12±0.68 months. The visual acuity decreased from 2 to 14 days. The average time from hemorrhagic retinal detachment to surgery was 6.32±2.82 d. There were 9 eyes with BCVA of light sensing, 3 eyes of hand movement, and 2 eyes of counting fingers. The average macular foveal thickness (CFT) was 564.6±102.2 μm. The range of retinal detachment involves equal or greater than 2 quadrants. 23G vitrectomy surgery was used to remove VH, and subretinal hemorrhage was drained through external scleral drainage to reset the retina. One week and 1 and 2 months after the operation, the eyes were injected with 0.05 ml of ranibizumab in the vitreous cavity. The average follow-up time after surgery was 6.24±1.16 months. One week after the operation, 1, 3, and 6 patients were examined with the same equipment and methods before the operation to observe the condition of BCVA, CFT, intraocular pressure and retinal reattachment. Non-parametric tests were used to compare BCVA before and after surgery.Results:VH was completely cleared in all eyes, and no iatrogenic retinal hole appeared during the operation. Six months after the operation, there were 1 eye with BCVA of hand movement, 1 eye of counting fingers, 8 eyes of 0.1, 2 eyes of 0.2 and 2 eyes of over than 0.2; the average CFT was 336.4±54.8 μm. Compared with before surgery, the BCVA was significantly improved ( Z=-3.711, P=0.000), the CFT was significantly decreased ( t=3.212, P=0.006). OCT examination showed that the macular morphology and structure were clearly visible. Of the 14 eyes, 13 eyes were reattached, 1 eye was detached again after silicone oil removal. Intraocular pressure increased in 3 eyes within 1 week after surgery, including 1 eye with a small amount of blood in the anterior chamber. No recurrent VH was found in all eyes during follow-up. Conclusions:Combined internal and external surgery for PCV combined with VH with hemorrhagic retinal detachment is safe and effective.
3.Regulation of palmitic acid and lipopolysaccharide-induced macrophage polarization by adipokine WNT1-inducible signaling pathway protein 2
Yalan DENG ; Min MAO ; Ruomei QI ; Wei ZHAO ; Ziqing FU ; Jian LI ; Beidong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2023;42(5):563-569
Objective:To investigate the regulatory effect of WNT1-inducible signaling pathway protein 2(WISP2)on macrophage polarization in palmitic acid(PA)and lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced inflammation.Methods:The macrophage cell line RAW264.7 was treated with different concentrations of WISP2 protein, and cell viability was determined by means of luminescence assay using Cell-Titer Glo to determine the concentration of WISP2.The cells were divided into control group, palmitic acid group, palmitic acid combined with different concentrations of WISP2 group(10 μg/L and 100 μg/L)and lipopolysaccharide group, lipopolysaccharide combined with different concentrations of WISP2 group(10 μg/L and 100 μg/L). mRNA expression of M1 and M2 macrophages phenotype of each group were detected by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction.The protein expression of important inflammatory factors, TNF-α and IL-6, were evaluated by ELISA.Results:Compared with the control group, both 10 μg/L and 100 μg/L WISP2 groups had no effect on the activity of RAW264.7 cells, but significantly up-regulated the expression of various inflammatory factors, including Tnfα(1.877±0.039, 2.202±0.034, F=309.7, P<0.001), Il6(1.418±0.056, 1.506±0.059, F=81.39, P<0.001), Mcp1(1.620±0.014, 1.982±0.125, F=71.45, P<0.001), Ccl3(1.892±0.118, 1.942±0.132, F=32.93, P<0.001), and iNos(1.691±0.201, 1.548±0.090, F=13.60, P<0.05). mRNA in macrophages, and significantly down-regulated the expression of anti-inflammatory factors, including Tgfβ(1.376±0.025, 2.152±0.107, F=1.846, P<0.05), CD206(2.123±0.031, 3.139±1.663, F=8.037, P<0.05), Il4(2.098±0.464, 2.494±0.141, F=48.68, P<0.01), and Il10(1.303±0.216, 1.574±0.274, F=5.774, P<0.05)mRNA, causing M1 type macrophage polarization.Compared with the control group, 100 μmol/L palmitic acid could mildly but significantly increase the expression of inflammatory factors such as TNF-α and IL-6 at the transcriptional and protein levels.Compared with palmitic acid stimulation alone, the combination of palmitic acid and WISP2 further promoted the protein expression of macrophage inflammatory factors TNF-α[(589.4±17.0)ng/L, (692.6±83.4)ng/L, F=56.38, P<0.05], IL-6[(15.13±1.14)ng/L, (13.33±1.22)ng/L, F=23.32, P<0.001]and the mRNA expression of chemokines Mcp1(160±9.796, 140±18.91, F=141.1, P<0.0001)and C cl3(17.76±1.92, 14.41±1.27, F=125.2, P<0.0001). Compared with the control group, 100 μg/L lipopolysaccharide strongly stimulated the expression of inflammatory factors such as TNF-α[(3444±423)ng/L, F=71.20, P<0.0001]and IL-6[(497.0±41.2)ng/L, F=63.50, P<0.0001]in macrophages at the protein level.Compared with lipopolysaccharide stimulation alone, the combination of lipopolysaccharide and WISP2 further significantly up-regulated the mRNA expression of chemokines Mcp1(106.8±8.7, 118.7±4.6, F=251.5, P<0.0001)and Ccl3(35.3±12.5, 116.4±4.5, F=160.1, P<0.0001). Conclusions:The adipokine WISP2 can promote M1 macrophage polarization in palmitic acid and lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation, and it had distinct regulation in macrophage polarization under different inflammatory response conditions.
4.Preliminary study on the efficacy of subretinal injection of Aflibercept in the treatment of refractory polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy
Xiao YU ; Teng LIU ; Yuling ZOU ; Ziqing MAO ; Huimin FAN ; Zhiping CHEN ; Zhipeng YOU
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2024;40(2):122-128
Objective:To observe the efficacy and safety of subretinal injection of Aflibercept for the treatment of refractory or recurrent polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV).Methods:A prospective clinical research. From January to June 2022, 18 patients of 18 eyes with PCV diagnosed in The Affiliated Eye Hospital of Nanchang University were included in the study. All patients underwent best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), indocyanine green angiography and optical coherence tomography (OCT). The BCVA examination was performed using the international standard visual acuity chart, which was converted to logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution (logMAR) visual acuity during statistics. The large choroidal vessel thickness (LVCT), central retinal thickness (CRT), sub-foveal choroidal thickness (SFCT) and retinal pigment epithelium detachment (PED) height were measured by enhanced depth imaging technique of OCT. The choroidal vascular index (CVI) was calculated. There were 18 patients of 18 eyes, 11 males of 11 eyes and 7 females of 7 eyes. The age was (64.22±3.86) years old. The disease duration was (5.22±1.80) years. The patient had received intravitreal injection of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) drugs for (7.72±1.36) times. The logMAR BCVA of the affected eyes was 1.28±0.25. The SFCT, CRT, LVCT, PED height were (436.56±9.80), (432.44±44.29), (283.78±27.10), (342.44±50.18) μm, respectively, and CVI was 0.65±0.01. All eyes were treated with a single subretinal injection of 40 mg/ml Aflibercept 0.05 ml (including Aflibercept 2.0 mg). According to the results of OCT and BCVA after treatment, the lesions were divided into active type and static type. The active lesions were treated with intravitreal injection of Aflibercept at the same dose as before. Quiescent lesions were followed up. Examinations were performed 1-3, 6, 9 and 12 months after treatment using the same equipment and methods before treatment. The BCVA, LVCT, CRT, SFCT, PED height, CVI, interretinal or subretinal fluid, lesion regression rate, injection times, and complications during and after treatment were observed. The BCVA, SFCT, CRT, LVCT, PED height and CVI before and after treatment were compared by repeated measures analysis of variance.Results:Eighteen eyes received subretinal and/or intravitreal injection of Aflibercept (1.61±0.85) times (1-4 times). At the last follow-up, the polypoid lesions regressed in 4 eyes and PED disappeared in 1 eye. Compared with before treatment, BCVA ( F=50.298) gradually increased, CRT ( F=25.220), PED height ( F=144.16), SFCT ( F=69.77), LVCT ( F=136.69), CVI ( F=72.70) gradually decreased after treatment. The differences were statistically significant ( P<0.001). Macular hole occurred in 1 eye after treatment, and the hole closed spontaneously 3 months after treatment. No serious complications such as retinal tear, retinal detachment, endophthalmitis and vitreous hemorrhage occurred during and after treatment. Conclusion:Subretinal injection of Aflibercept is safe and effective in the treatment of refractory PCV.
5.Therapeutic effect of subretinal injection of alteplase plus Conbercept for acute submacular hemorrhage secondary to polypoid choroidal vasculopathy
Ziqing MAO ; Xiao YU ; Xifeng TIAN ; Huimin FAN ; Zhiping CHEN ; Yuling ZOU ; Zhipeng YOU
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2024;40(2):129-135
Objective:To observe the efficacy and safety of vitrectomy combined with subretinal injection of alteplase (tPA) and intravitreal injection of Conbercept in the treatment of large area submacular hemorrhage (SMH) secondary to polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV).Methods:A retrospective clinical study. From January to September 2021, 32 eyes of 32 patients with massive SMH secondary to PCV diagnosed in the Affiliated Eye Hospital of Nanchang University were included in the study. Large SMH was defined as hemorrhage diameter ≥4 optic disc diameter (DD). There were 32 patients (32 eyes), 20 males and 12 females. The mean age was (72.36±8.62) years. All patients had unilateral disease.The duration from onset of symptoms to treatment was (7.21±3.36) days. All patients underwent best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) examination. BCVA examination was performed using the international standard visual acuity chart, which was converted to the logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution (logMAR) visual acuity during statistics. The central macular thickness (CMT) was measured by spectral domain-OCT. The average size of SMH was (6.82±1.53) DD. The logMAR BCVA 1.73±0.44; CMT was (727.96±236.40) μm. All patients were treated with 23G pars plana vitrectomy combined with subretinal injection of tPA and intravitreal injection of Conbercept. At 1, 3, 6 and 12 months after treatment, the same equipment and methods were used for relevant examinations before treatment. The changes of BCVA and CMT, the clearance rate of macular hemorrhage, and the complications during and after surgery were observed. BCVA and CMT before and after treatment were compared by repeated measures analysis of variance.Results:Compared with before treatment, BCVA gradually increased at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months after treatment, and the differences were statistically significant ( F=77.402, P<0.001). There was no significant difference in BCVA between any two groups at different time points after treatment ( P>0.05). Correlation analysis showed that BCVA at 12 months after treatment was negatively correlated with the course of disease ( r=-0.053, P=0.774). One week after treatment, macular hemorrhage was completely cleared in 30 eyes (93.75%, 30/32). The CMT was (458.56±246.21), (356.18±261.46), (345.82±212.38) and (334.64±165.54) μm at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months after treatment, respectively. Compared with before treatment, CMT decreased gradually after treatment, and the difference was statistically significant ( F=112.480, P<0.001). There were statistically significant differences in different follow-up time before and after treatment ( P<0.001). The number of treatments combined with Conbercept during and after surgery was (4.2±1.8) times. At the last follow-up, there was no recurrence of SMH, retinal interlamellar effusion and other complications. Conclusion:Subretinal injection of tPA combined with intravitreal injection of Conbercept is safe and effective in the treatment of large SMH secondary to PCV, and it can significantly improve the visual acuity of patients.