1.New era of immunotherapy for colorectal cancer
Ziwen ZHANG ; Tingting ZHANG ; Yuxian BAI
Clinical Medicine of China 2017;33(9):861-864
Colorectal cancer is one of the common malignant tumors and the overall prognosis is poor. The search for a more effective treatment for colorectal cancer has never stopped. The current interaction between the modulated immune system and the tumor microenvironment is a hot topic in the treatment of colorectal cancer. The achievements involve immune checkpoint inhibition, cytokine therapy, toll?like receptors and autologous cell therapy. It has been proved that these methods have mild effect on tumor loading reduction. However, significant breakthrough has been achieved with the use of checkpoint inhibitors targeting cytotoxic T lymphocyte associated antigen?4 (CTLA?4),programmed death?1 (PD?1) and programmed death receptor ligand 1 (PD?L1). Immunotherapy is promising in the treatment of patients with refractory tumors. The success of this current immunotherapy approach is largely limited to tumors with high mutation amplification, such as melanoma,renal cell carcinoma ( RCC) and non?small cell lung cancer. However,this discovery has led the development of checkpoint inhibitors in the treatment of colorectal cancer with highly mutated amplification of mismatch repair gene to a new era.
2.Clinical study on prevention of no-reflow by early administration of intracoronary diltiazem through coronary artery during direct PCI
Dong SHI ; Li HAN ; Feng ZHANG ; Ziwen REN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2014;(23):3832-3834
Objective To evaluate the effects of the administration of intracoronary diltiazem before the occurrence of no-reflow during direct PCI. Mtthods One hundred and thirty four AMI patients hospitalized from June 2001 to November 2003 were selected as research objects. 60 patients with AMI received intracoronary diltiazem before the occurrence of no-reflow during direct PCI. 74 AMI patients did not receive intracoronary diltiazem and were enrolled as control subjects. Patients with refractory low blood pressure and complete atrioventricular block before PCI were excluded. Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) flow grade, corrected TIMI frame count (CTFC) were assessed during angiography, before and after PCI. Results The two groups had similar baseline. There were significant difference in post-PCI no reflow assessment (P = 0.04) and CTFC (P = 0.00). Conclusion Early administration of intracoronary diltiazem during direct PCI reduces the no reflow occurrence.
3.Expression of multi-drug resistance genes in cervical cancer before and after neoadjuvant chemotherapy and its relationship with the effect of chemotherapy
Rong SHEN ; Xiaoling WU ; Ziwen XIAO ; Qizhu ZHANG ; Shu XU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2015;(20):3327-3330
Objective To explore the impact of preoperative neoadjuvant chemotherapy on the expressions of multi-drug resistance genes in patients with cervical cancer and its relationship with the effect of chemotherapy. Methods Ninety-eight cervical cancer patients with TP regimen selected to perform preoperative chemotherapy were enrolled in the Affiliated Hospital of Guiyang Medical College between January 2010 and June 2014. Immunohistochemisty (En vision method) was used to determine the expressions of P-gP, GST-π and TopoII of the same patients before and after neoadjuvant chemotherapy and explore the relationship with the effect of chemotherapy. Results The positive expression rates of P-gp and GST-π were 71.43% and 64.29% before chemotherapy and 80.61%and 74.49%after chemotherapy, respectively. The former two had significant differences (P<0.01). The positive expression rates of TopoII was 48.98%before chemotherapy and 28.57%after chemotherapy , respectively, showing significant differences (P < 0.01). The expressions of P-gp, GST-π and TopoⅡ gene were not affected by the clinical and pathological features of cervical cancer (P > 0.05). Before neoadjuvant chemotherapy, the positive expression of GST-π in the ineffective group was statistically higher than that in the effective group (P<0.05). The positive expressions of P-gp and Topo II showed no statistical significance between the effective group and the ineffective group (P > 0.05). There was significant correlation in the expressions of P-gp, GST-π and TopoⅡ(P < 0.05) before and after neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Conclusions The expression of P-gp, GST-πand TopoⅡgene may not be affected by the clinical and pathological features of cervical cancer, but may change expressions of multi-drug resistance genes in cervical cancer by neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Monitoring their expression has a guiding significance for drug selection, prognostic judgment, and the following treatment regimen decision. The GST-π, expression level can be used as a biological parameter to predict the effect of TP regimen neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
4.Effect of rhTRAIL on survivin expression of human lung adeno-carcinoma A549 xenografted tumor in nude mice
Meichun ZHANG ; Jun ZENG ; Ziwen ZHAO ; Zhaohui LIU
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2015;22(2):203-207
Objective To observe the effect of rhTRAIL on survivin gene expression of human lung adeno-carcinoma A549 xenografted tumor in nude mice,and investigate the possible inhibitory mechanism of rhTRAIL on the implanted-tumor growth.Methods The solid tumor model was formed in nude mice with human lung adeno-carcinoma cell line.A549.24 mice were randomly divided into the four groups,rhTRAIL single treated group (1 μg/mL),rhTRAIL combined with cisplatin (DDP) treated group,cisplatin treated (1.5mg/kg) and 0.9% sodium chloride injection(NS) control group.The rhTRAIL and DDP were injected once every other day by intraperitoneal injection to mice in the treated groups,lasting eight times,the same volume of saline solution was injected to the control group.After these,mice were killed and dissected completely.The expression level of survivin mRNA and protein in the tumor tissues was detected by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and immunohistochemistry,respectively.And the expression of survivin gene in serum of each group was tested by ELISA.Results The expression levels of survivin mRNA in implanted-tumor tissues in rhTRAIL,rhTRAIL combined with DDP,DDP and NS group were (48.7 ± 2.5) %,(53.1 ± 4.6) %,(99.1 ± 5.3) % and (95.6 ± 3.7) %,respectively.While the protein expressions of survivin gene in those groups were (0.319 ± 0.025),(0.483 ± 0.058),(0.635 ± 0.041) and (0.619 ± 0.017),respectively.Moreover,the serum levels of survivin were (71.9 ± 7.05),(80.26 ± 10.80),(112.75 ± 15.41) and (105.03 ± 20.37),respectively.The data showed that the expression levels of rhTRAIL and rhTRAIL combined with DDP group were lower than that of DDP-treated group or the NS control group (P < 0.0 5).Compared with the rhTRAIL combined with DDP group,the survivin gene expression level of rhTRAIL-single treated group decreased a little lower,but the difference was not significant (P > 0.05).Conversely,the survivin gene level was increased to some degree compared with the NS control group,and uniformly there was no significant difference (P > 0.05).Conclusion rhTRAIL can downregulate the expression level of survivin gene of human lung adeno-carcinoma A549 xenografted tumor in nude mice.It may be one of the possible inhibitory mechanisms of rhTRAIL on the implanted-tumor growth that rhTRAIL can downregulate survivin gene expression and promote tumor cell apoptosis.
5.Retroperitoneal laparoscopic nephron-sparing surgery for renal tumor (a report of 6 cases)
Xianjun ZHANG ; Ziwen LU ; Hongyuan YU ; Tianji WANG ; Chongbiao DING
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2008;31(29):23-25
Objective To evaluate the methods and efficacy of retroperitoneal laparoscopic nephron-sparing surgery for the treatment of renal tumor. Methods A total of 6 patients with renal tumors underwent retroperitoueal laparoscopie nephron-sparing surgery during warm ischacmia. Among the 6 eases, 2 had malignant tumor with the diameter of 2.5 cm and 2.2 cm,and 4 had renal angiomyolipoma with the diameter from 2.5 cm to 3.5 cm.The renal yes,Is were secured by a self-made equipment. Tumors were excised with a cold Endo-shear. Parenehymal edges were approximated using a absorbable hemostatic gauze. Results All procedures were successfully completed without open conversion. Mean surgical time was 150 minutes (range 120-210 minutes). Mean ischaemia time was 22 minutes (range 18-33 minutes) and the mean blood loss was 170 ml (range 150-200 ml). Surgical margins were negative in all patients.During a follow-up for 6-12 months, no patient had local or port site recurrence. Conclusions Betroperitoneal laparoscopic nephron-sparing surgery for renal tumor by using serf-made equipment is safe and effective. This procedure has the advantages of minimal invasion, less blood loss, good vision, and rapid convalescence and so on.
6.Diagnosis and treatment of diffuse alveolar hemorrhage
Yushan ZHANG ; Ziwen ZHAO ; Zhike LIANG ; Yujun LI ; Weinong ZHONG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2016;32(19):3200-3204
Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics of diffuse alveolar hemorrhage. Methods 12 patients with diffuse alveolar hemorrhage hospitalized in Guangzhou NO.1 Hospital were included in the research, whose clinical characteristics were analyzed. Results 7 cases of the 12 diffuse alveolar hemorrhage cases were male and 5 cases were female. 8 cases were caused by ANCA associated vasculitis , 1 cases by connective tissue disease, 1 cases by poisoning, and 2 cases of unknown etiology (medication could be considered). The clinical manifestations were fever (91.67%), hemoptysis (100%), anemia (100%), and dyspnea (3.33%). Conclusion Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage is a life-threatening clinical syndrome. It can be caused by many causes. It should be considered if there is the presence of hemoptysis, dyspnea, anemia, etc. Timely examination and early intervention can effectively improve the prognosis of the disease.
7.Serum expression of DKK1 protein in patients with non-small cell lung cancer and its relationship with osseous metastasis
Meichun ZHANG ; Jing WU ; Weinong ZHONG ; Zhaohui LIU ; Ziwen ZHAO
Cancer Research and Clinic 2017;29(7):466-469
Objective To explore the serum expression of DKK1 protein, a Wnt signaling pathway inhibitor in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and its relationship with osseous metastasis. Methods Serum DKK1 protein levels were assayed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in NSCLC patients, including 33 NSCLC patients with osseous metastasis and 41 NSCLC patients without respectively, and 32 healthy volunteers were served as the control group. Furthermore, the differential expression of the serum DKK1 protein level between the patients and the volunteers was compared by using the variance analysis and the independent sample t test. The correlation between DKK1 expression and bone metastasis was detected by Pearson correlation analysis. Results Serum DKK1 protein level of NSCLC patients was (79.6±8.3) ng/ml, which was significantly higher than that in healthy volunteers [(21.5±6.4) ng/ml, t=13.17, P=0.001]. The serum DKK1 level in osseous metastasis group was (110.3±11.4) ng/ml, which was significantly higher than that in non-skeletal metastasis group [(60.7±10.5) ng/ml, t=14.128, P=0.003]. The positive association was observed between the DKK1 level in the peripheral blood and osseous metastasis in NSCLC patients (r=0.855, P<0.001). Conclusion The serum expression level of DKK1 protein in NSCLC patients is closely related to the osseous metastasis, which may be a predicting biomarker for the osseous metastasis.
8.Correlation of 3D ASL perfusion index with the expression of VEGF and MVD in glioma
Ziwen WANG ; Benqiang YANG ; Wenyuan LIU ; Meng XU ; Lianxue ZHANG ; Zhihua XU ; Yang DUAN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2016;43(13):557-561
Objective:To investigate the correlation of the relative cerebral blood flow (rCBF) of three dimensional arterial spin labeling (3D ASL) with vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression and microvessel density (MVD) in glioma. Methods:Fifty-three glio-ma patients confirmed by pathology were subjected to conventional, enhanced MR and 3D ASL imaging before operation to deter-mine VEGF expression and MVD levels in each patient. The correlations of rCBF with VEGF expression and MVD in glioma were evaluat-ed, respectively. Results:rCBF was noted to be positively correlated to VEGF expression and MVD in glioma. The rs were 0.728 (VEGF) and 0.620 (MVD), respectively (P<0.05). Conclusion:The positive correlation of rCBF with VEGF expression and MVD in glioma implied that 3D ASL is beneficial for evaluating microvessel angiogenesis in glioma prior to surgery. This finding is significant for developing clin-ical treatment plans and for assessing patient prognoses.
9.Endovascular mechanical thrombectomy for anterior circulation stroke:a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Liwen ZHAO ; Ziwen WANG ; Pengfei ZHANG ; Zhu TANG ; Zheng GUI ; Yaoyu YU
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2016;24(5):434-441
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of endovascular mechanical thrombectomy in patients with anterior circulation stroke. Methods PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane database, Clinical Trials and the related supplement resources were retrieved. The randomized controled trials for comparing intravenous thrombolysis and endovascular mechanical thrombectomy in patients with anterior circulation stroke were selected. The bias risk assessment was performed. The basic characteristics of studies and the clinical outcome data at day 90, including good outcome (defined as the modified Rankin scale score 0-2), death and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH) were extracted. Review Manager 5.3 software was used to conduct the statistical analysis. Results A total of 10 articles were enroled, including 1 557 patients in the endovascular mechanical thrombectomy group and 1 359 in the intravenous thrombolysis group. The overal quality of the included trials was higher. The risk of bias was lower. The good outcome rate in the endovascular mechanical thrombectomy group was significantly higher than that in the intravenous thrombolysis group (odds ratio [ OR] 2. 15, 95% confidence interval [ CI] 1. 34-3. 46; P < 0. 01). The death risk at day 90 was significantly lower than that in the intravenous thrombolysis group (OR 0. 86, 95% CI 0. 69-1. 06; P = 0. 16), and there was borderline statistical significance for the risk of sICH (OR 1. 35, 95% CI 1. 00- 1. 84; P = 0. 05 ). Conclusions The effectiveness of the endovascular mechanical thrombectomy is superior to the intravenous thrombolysis in patients with anterior circulation stroke;however, in terms of safety, further evaluation is needed.
10.Treatment of malignant pleural effusion by simple powdery talcage under medical thoracoscopy
Meichun ZHANG ; Weinong ZHONG ; Jinwen TAN ; Shuquan WEI ; Jun ZENG ; Ziwen ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2015;22(1):14-17
Objective To study the therapeutic effect and safety of pleurodesis with medical thoracoscopy by powdery talc on treatment of malignant pleural effusion.Methods Retrospective analysis were done in 74 cases of malignant pleural effusion accepted simple powdery talc pleurodesis under medical thoracoscopy.Results The doses of powdery talc were from 1g to 5g,average 2.18g in the course of the treatment.After operation,45 (60.8%) cases which were complete remission(CR) were full pleural adhesion and complete lung recruitment,14cases (18.9%),which were partial remission(PR),were less pleural adhesion and most lung recruitment,and 10cases(13.6%) were stable diseases(SD),while 5cases(6.7%),which were progressive diseases(PD),were without pleural reaction.The total effective rate,including CR,PR and SD,was 93.3 % (69/74).The complications of simple powdery talcage under medical thoracoscopy were included in:95.9% (71/74) with chest pain,64.8% (48/74) with fever,28.4% (21/74) with shortness of breath,12.2 % (9/74) with mediastinal and subcutaneous emphysema,5.4% (4/74) with nausea and vomiting,4.1% (3/74) with abdominal distension,while the complications of acute pulmonary edema,massive hemorrhage,pulmonary embolism and wound infection were not observed.Conclusion Treatment of malignant pleural effusion by simple powdery talcage under medical thoracoscopy has definite clinic therapeutic effect,which is safe,cost-effective,less trauma and worthy of clinical application.