1.Diffusion tensor imaging for gliomas grading at 3.0T MR: Analysis of apparent diffusion coefficient and fractional anisotropy
Zixiao LI ; Jianping DAI ; Tao JIANG ; Shaowu LI ; Guilin LI ; Yongjun WANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2009;25(12):2201-2204
Objective To assess the value of apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) and fractional anisotropy (FA) value at 3.0T diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) in glioma grading before operation. Methods DTI was performed on 104 patients with histologically proved glioma. ADC, FA and DWI maps were produced, and ADC, FA value of solid tumors were measured and compared with the WHO classification of gliomas. Results Fifty-eight gliomas were WHO Ⅱ, 25 were WHO Ⅲ and 21 were WHO Ⅳ. The ADC value of WHO Ⅳ (0.81±0.20)×10~(-3)mm~2/s was lower than that of WHO Ⅲ [(1.05±0.30)×10~(-3)mm~2/s] and WHO Ⅱ[(1.26±0.32)×10~(-3)mm~2/s (P=0.008, P<0.001)]. The ADC value of WHO Ⅲ was lower than that of WHO Ⅱ (P=0.003). The FA value of WHO Ⅳ (0.18±0.06) was higher than that of WHO Ⅱ (0.15±0.06) (P=0.046). No significance of FA was found between WHO Ⅲ (0.15±0.10) and Ⅱ, nor WHO Ⅳ and Ⅲ. Conclusion ADC and FA value can distinguish different grade gliomas. It is useful in deciding the surgical strategy and predicting the patient's prognosis.
2.Mutant IDH1 Enhances Temozolomide Sensitivity via Regulation of the ATM/CHK2 Pathway in Glioma
Lin LIN ; Jinquan CAI ; Zixiao TAN ; Xiangqi MENG ; Ruiyan LI ; Yang LI ; Chuanlu JIANG
Cancer Research and Treatment 2021;53(2):367-377
Purpose:
Isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 (IDH1) mutations are the most common genetic abnormalities in low-grade gliomas and secondary glioblastomas. Glioma patients with these mutations had better clinical outcomes. However, the effect of IDH1 mutation on drug sensitivity is still under debate.
Materials and Methods:
IDH1-R132H mutant cells were established by lentivirus. IDH1-R132H protein expression was confirmed by western blot. The expression of ataxia telangiectasia mutated (ATM) signaling pathway and apoptosis-related proteins were detected by immunofluorescence and western blot. Temozolomide (TMZ) induced cell apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry. Tumor cell proliferation was detected by Cell Counting Kit-8. In vivo nude mice were used to confirm the in vitro roles of IDH1 mutation.
Results:
We established glioma cell lines that expressed IDH1-R132H mutation stably. We found that TMZ inhibited glioma cells proliferation more significantly in IDH1 mutant cells compared to wild type. The IC50 of TMZ in IDH1-R132H mutant group was less than half that of wild-type group (p < 0.01). TMZ significantly induced more DNA damage (quantification of γH2AX expression in IDH1 mutation vs. wild type, p < 0.05) and apoptosis (quantification of AnnexinV+propidium iodide–cells in IDH1 mutation versus wild type, p < 0.01) in IDH1 mutant gliomas compared to wild-type gliomas. The ATM-associated DNA repair signal was impaired in IDH1 mutant cells. Inhibiting the ATM/checkpoint kinase 2DNA repair pathway further sensitized IDH1 mutant glioma cells to chemotherapy. We found that IDH1 mutation significantly inhibited tumor growth in vivo (the tumor size was analyzed statistically, p < 0.05). Moreover, we confirmed that gliomas with IDH1 mutation were more sensitive to TMZ in vivo compared to wild type significantly and the results were consistent with the in vitro experiment.
Conclusion
These results provide evidence that combination of TMZ and ATM inhibitor enhances the antitumor effect in IDH1 mutant gliomas.
3.Mutant IDH1 Enhances Temozolomide Sensitivity via Regulation of the ATM/CHK2 Pathway in Glioma
Lin LIN ; Jinquan CAI ; Zixiao TAN ; Xiangqi MENG ; Ruiyan LI ; Yang LI ; Chuanlu JIANG
Cancer Research and Treatment 2021;53(2):367-377
Purpose:
Isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 (IDH1) mutations are the most common genetic abnormalities in low-grade gliomas and secondary glioblastomas. Glioma patients with these mutations had better clinical outcomes. However, the effect of IDH1 mutation on drug sensitivity is still under debate.
Materials and Methods:
IDH1-R132H mutant cells were established by lentivirus. IDH1-R132H protein expression was confirmed by western blot. The expression of ataxia telangiectasia mutated (ATM) signaling pathway and apoptosis-related proteins were detected by immunofluorescence and western blot. Temozolomide (TMZ) induced cell apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry. Tumor cell proliferation was detected by Cell Counting Kit-8. In vivo nude mice were used to confirm the in vitro roles of IDH1 mutation.
Results:
We established glioma cell lines that expressed IDH1-R132H mutation stably. We found that TMZ inhibited glioma cells proliferation more significantly in IDH1 mutant cells compared to wild type. The IC50 of TMZ in IDH1-R132H mutant group was less than half that of wild-type group (p < 0.01). TMZ significantly induced more DNA damage (quantification of γH2AX expression in IDH1 mutation vs. wild type, p < 0.05) and apoptosis (quantification of AnnexinV+propidium iodide–cells in IDH1 mutation versus wild type, p < 0.01) in IDH1 mutant gliomas compared to wild-type gliomas. The ATM-associated DNA repair signal was impaired in IDH1 mutant cells. Inhibiting the ATM/checkpoint kinase 2DNA repair pathway further sensitized IDH1 mutant glioma cells to chemotherapy. We found that IDH1 mutation significantly inhibited tumor growth in vivo (the tumor size was analyzed statistically, p < 0.05). Moreover, we confirmed that gliomas with IDH1 mutation were more sensitive to TMZ in vivo compared to wild type significantly and the results were consistent with the in vitro experiment.
Conclusion
These results provide evidence that combination of TMZ and ATM inhibitor enhances the antitumor effect in IDH1 mutant gliomas.
4.Practice of refined management throughout the whole process of sporadic repair projects in public hospitals
Yupeng YAN ; Lili KONG ; Zixiao JIANG ; Ming CHEN ; Taiying ZHOU ; Yousheng XIAO
Modern Hospital 2024;24(3):413-415,419
As public hospitals continue to expand,buildings continue to age,sporadic renovation projects are increas-ing,and expenditures are increasing.In order to ensure the safe,stable and efficient operation of the hospital,the piecemeal re-pair project has become an important basic guarantee for the hospital.There are many kinds of sporadic repair projects,and the projects are trivial and scattered.The contradictions among the needs,cost control,management ability and service quality of sporadic repair projects are becoming increasingly prominent,which has become the difficulty and pain point of logistics service management.In the practice of hospital sporadic repair project management,the traditional project management mode is broken,the whole process of fine management system is established,the level of management personnel and the whole process of the pro-ject are effectively integrated,and the management ability and service quality of sporadic maintenance projects are comprehensive-ly improved.
5.The Influence of Non-High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol on the Efficacy of Genotype-Guided Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in Preventing Stroke Recurrence
Qin XU ; Xia MENG ; Hao LI ; Xuewei XIE ; Jing JING ; Jinxi LIN ; Yong JIANG ; Yilong WANG ; Xingquan ZHAO ; Zixiao LI ; Liping LIU ; Anxin WANG ; Yongjun WANG
Journal of Stroke 2024;26(2):231-241
Background:
and Purpose Non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C), which represents the total cholesterol content of all pro-atherogenic lipoproteins, has recently been included as a new target for lipid-lowering therapy in high-risk atherosclerotic patients in multiple guidelines. Herein, we aimed to explore the relationship between non-HDL-C level and the efficacy and safety of ticagrelor-aspirin versus clopidogrel-aspirin in preventing stroke recurrence.
Methods:
This study comprised a post hoc analysis of the CHANCE-2 (Ticagrelor or Clopidogrel in High-Risk Patients with Acute Nondisabling Cerebrovascular Events II) trial, from which 5,901 patients with complete data on non-HDL-C were included and categorized by median non-HDL-C levels, using a cutoff of 3.5 mmol/L. The primary efficacy and safety outcomes were recurrent stroke and severe or moderate bleeding within 90 days.
Results:
Ticagrelor-aspirin significantly reduced the risk of recurrent stroke in patients with low non-HDL-C (71 [4.8%] vs. 119 [7.7%]; adjusted hazard ratio [HR] 0.54; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.40–0.74), but not in those with high non-HDL-C (107 [7.3%] vs. 108 [7.6%]; adjusted HR, 0.88; 95% CI, 0.67–1.16), compared with clopidogrel-aspirin (P for interaction=0.010). When analyzed as a continuous variable, the benefit of ticagrelor-aspirin for recurrent stroke decreased as non-HDL-C levels increased. No significant differences in the treatment assignments across the non-HDL-C groups were observed in terms of the rate of severe or moderate bleeding (5 [0.3%] vs. 8 [0.5%] in the low non-HDL-C group; 4 [0.3%] vs. 2 [0.1%] in the high non-HDL-C group; P for interaction=0.425).
Conclusion
CHANCE-2 participants with low non-HDL-C levels received more clinical benefit from ticagrelor-aspirin versus clopidogrel-aspirin compared to those with high non-HDL-C, following minor ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack.
6.Efficacy and safety of endovascular treatment vs medical treatment in anterior circulation stroke beyond 6 Hours: A systematic review and metaanalysis
Zixu Zhao ; Xin Jiang ; Ying Zhang ; Zixiao Yin ; Guohui Lu ; Yang Wang ; Michael Hall ; Lingfeng Lai
Neurology Asia 2020;25(4):439-446
Background & Objective: Endovascular treatment is the widely accepted treatment for patients with
anterior circulation stroke within 6 hours of onset of stroke. We aimed to evaluate the advantages
of endovascular treatment compared to standard medical treatment in treating patients with anterior
circulation stroke beyond the 6-hour therapeutic window. Methods: We reviewed the literature
concerning endovascular treatment versus medical treatment beyond the 6-hour therapeutic window.
Using random-effects meta-analysis, we evaluated the following outcomes: modified Rankin scale in
the three-month follow-up [excellent outcome (mRS≤1), functional independence (mRS≤2), moderate
outcome(mRS≤3)], recanalization rate at 24 hours, mortality at 90 days or in-hospital, symptomatic
intracranial hemorrhage, parenchymal hematoma type 2 and hemorrhagic infarction 1. Results: Four
studies including 642 patients were evaluated. Endovascular treatment was associated with higher
odds of excellent outcome (OR 2.55; 95% CI 1.48 to 4.41,), functional independence (OR 3.64; 95%
CI 2.43 to 5.45), moderate outcome (OR 2.70; 95% CI 1.95-3.74) and recanalization rate at 24 hours
(OR 8.81; 95%CI 2.81 to 27.69) compared to MT. No difference in the rates of mortality, symptomatic
intracranial hemorrhage, parenchymal hematoma type 2 or hemorrhagic infarction 1 was found between the 2 groups. Studies using strict perfusion imaging inclusion selection showed better moderate outcome in comparison to the studies without perfusion imaging inclusion selection (P <0.012).
Conclusion: Our study highlights the superiority of endovascular treatment over standard medical
treatment alone for treating patients with anterior circulation stroke beyond 6 hours since stroke onset,
although more studies are required for further investigation. Standard of strict selection for eligible
patients before endovascular treatment should be based on DAWN or DEFFUSE 3 inclusion criteria.
7. Multi-level analysis on factors affecting the adherence to early antithrombotic therapy among people with acute ischemic stroke
Xu BAI ; Yanping SONG ; Xinrui LYU ; Fuyang RAO ; Wei QIN ; Xinying HUANG ; Zixiao LI ; Baohua LIU ; Yong JIANG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2019;40(6):610-615
Objective:
To explore the patient and hospital related determinants of adherence to early antithrombotic therapy among patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS).
Methods:
AIS patients aged 50 years old or above who were eligible for early antithrombotic therapy, were included from the China National Stroke Registry Ⅱ (CNSR Ⅱ) project. Characteristics related to patients and hospitals were collected. Univariate analysis method was conducted to explore the correlation between hospital or patient-related determinants and early antithrombotic therapy. A 2-level logistic regression model was set up to identify patient and hospital-related variables that were associated with the adherence to early antithrombotic therapy, with patient as level 1 and hospital as level 2.
Results:
A total of 16 910 patients were included in the study, with 14 332 (84.75%) of them having received early antithrombotic therapy. Results from the univariate analysis showed that the patient determinants to early antithrombotic therapy would include age, type of health insurance, average income and history of dyslipidemia. Hospital determinants would include factors as: level and region of the hospital, academic status, with/without stroke unit, quality control on single disease and the percentage of neurological beds in total beds (
8.Analysis on the Key Points of Clinical Research Management Based on the Scientific Research Big Data Platform of a Tertiary Hospital
Lingling XU ; Hao WANG ; Lin LIN ; Zixiao LI ; Yong JIANG ; Wei SUN ; Shuping XIAO ; Caizhen BAI
Chinese Medical Ethics 2023;36(7):749-753
With the rapid development of healthcare big data and artificial intelligence technology, how to utilize the massive medical data generated based on clinical diagnosis and treatment has become an important issue to be solved in the field of clinical research. Clinical diagnosis and treatment data is an essential part of healthcare big data, and also the main field of healthcare big data research. With the continuous deepening and extensive development of informatization, hospitals have accumulated a large number of patient-centered clinical diagnosis and treatment data. Deeply mining and analyzing these data through big data technology can provide reference for precise diagnosis and treatment, and standardized prevention and control of diseases. However, conducting relevant research still faces many difficulties and blockages, such as the increased risk of data leakage or abuse, and the difficulty in implementing informed consent. To safely, legally and efficiently utilize clinical diagnosis and treatment data to conduct clinical research and fully tap into the value of these precious medical resources, a tertiary hospital in Beijing has built a research big data platform and developed relevant systems to effectively solve the problems of blockages and difficulties in the application of rich clinical resources to clinical research, and improve the service quality of medical institutions and the conversion rate of scientific research achievements. By introducing the key points and management methods in the implementation of clinical research based on the scientific research big data platform, analyzing and exploring the existing problems and improvement measures, this paper aimed to provide theoretical basis and system reference for high-quality and efficient health and medical big data clinical research, inspire and promote the continuous improvement of medical research management, and promote the development of medical and health science and technology innovation.