1.Influence of different doses of X-ray irradiation combined with allogeneic lymphocyte infusion to establish a mouse model of aplastic anemia
Xiaoxiao Zhou ; Caixian Xu ; Guiqin Wang ; Qiang Hong ; Qianshan Tao ; Cong Li ; Huiping Wang ; Zhimin Zhai
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(8):1387-1394
Objective:
To investigate the effects of different doses of X ⁃rays irradiation combined with allogeneic lymphocyte infusion on the establishment of aplastic anemia in mice.
Methods:
Forty BALB/c mice were randomly divided into four groups : the 3 Gy group (n = 9) , the 4 Gy group (n = 9) , the 5 Gy group (n = 10) , and the con⁃trol group (n = 12) . In the 3 Gy , 4 Gy , and 5 Gy groups , the experimental mice were exposed to corresponding do⁃ses of X ⁃ray and then intravenously infused with 0. 2 mL mixed suspension of the thymus and spleen cells from DBA/2 mice , at a concentration of 1 × 107 cells/mL , within 4 hours after irradiation. The control group did not un⁃dergo X ⁃ray irradiation and infused with an equivalent volume of physiological saline instead. Blood samples were collected from the orbital venous plexus of BALB/c mice and analyzed using an animal automated hematology analy⁃zer to measure peripheral blood parameters , including red blood cells ( RBC) , white blood cells ( WBC) , and platelets (PLT) . The general condition of mice was monitored daily , and survival rates were recorded for each group. At the experimental endpoint , the tibias were harvested for hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining , while the femurs were used to prepare bone marrow smears for morphological examination. For the 5 Gy group , T ⁃cell subsets(ELISA) at the endpoint.
Results :
In the 3 Gy group , pancytopenia was observed , but platelet recovery occured rapidly , returning to normal levels by day 17 post⁃modeling. No deaths occurred during the observation period. At myeloid⁃to⁃erythroid (M/E) ratio , and no significant morphological abnormalities were noted in cells at any devel⁃with hematopoietic cells. In the 4 Gy group , pancytopenia persisted throughout the observation period. The survival rate was 90% . Endpoint analysis showed hypocellular marrow by morphological examination. HE staining indicated minimal fatty infiltration in the bone marrow tissue. In the 5 Gy group , pancytopenia was observed , though erythro⁃cyte counts returned to normal levels by day 24. The survival rate during the observation period was 50% . Endoint analysis revealed vacuolization of marrow particles and reduced hematopoietic cells with predominantly non⁃hematopoietic cells in bone marrow morphology. HE staining demonstrated severe fatty infiltration in the bone mar⁃row tissue , with scarcity of immature cells and hematopoietic precursor cells. Flow cytometry analysis showed a de⁃creased proportion of CD4 + T cells (% ) and an increased proportion of CD8 + T cells (% ) . ELISA confirmed elevated secretion of negative hematopoietic regulators : interferon⁃gamma ( IFN⁃γ) and tumor necrosis factor⁃alpha (TNF⁃α ) .
Conclusion
Combined administration of varying radiation doses with allogeneic lymphocyte infusion consistently induced peripheral blood cytopenia in mice , characterized by reductions in RBC , WBC , and PLT counts. Integrated analysis of bone marrow morphology , histopathological assessment via HE staining , and immuno logical parameters confirmed that a mouse model of aplastic anemia can be successfully established using 5 Gy X ⁃ ray irradiation coupled with infusion of 2 × 106 allogeneic lymphocytes.
2.Progress of radiomics in predicting axillary lymph node metastasis of breast cancer
Xiaoran LI ; Caixian YANG ; Xiaoxian TANG
Cancer Research and Clinic 2025;37(2):153-156
The early prediction of axillary lymph node metastasis is crucial to the treatment and prognosis of breast cancer patients. Radiomics, as a non-invasive, convenient and efficient emerging technology, can achieve deep exploration and processing of imaging images and plays an increasingly important role in the evaluation of benign and malignant breast tumors, prediction of lymph node metastasis and other aspects. This article reviews the studies on the prediction of axillary lymph node metastasis of breast cancer based on radiomics of mammography, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging.
3.Preoperative prediction of lymphovascular invasion in breast cancer with digital breast tomosynthesis-based intratumoral and peritumoral radiomics
Suxin ZHANG ; Haiyan LI ; Yiqun ZHENG ; Wenqing CHEN ; Sheng HE ; Caixian YANG ; Gang LIANG ; Jianding LI ; Zengyu JIANG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(1):46-51
Objective To predict the lymphovascular invasion(LVI)status of breast cancer patients based on digital breast tomo-synthesis(DBT)intratumoral and peritumoral radiomics nomogram.Methods A total of 192 breast cancer patients from 2 institu-tions were retrospectively selected,in which institution 1 was used for train(n=113)and test(n=49),while institution 2 was used for external validation(n=30).Radiomics features were extracted and selected based on intratumoral and peritumoral 1 mm regions from DBT images.Different machine learning algorithms were used to construct intratumoral,peritumoral,and combined intratumoral and peritumoral models,respectively.Patient clinical data were analyzed by both univariate and multivariate logistic regression analy-ses to identify independent risk factors for the clinical imaging model.The performance of the models was evaluated using the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve.The radiomics features with the optimal diagnostic performance and the selected clinical imaging features were combined to construct a comprehensive clinical-radiomics model,and a nomogram was drawn.Results The combined intratumoral and peritumoral model was the optimal radiomics model.Maximum tumor diameter[odds ratio(OR)=1.486,P=0.014],suspicious malignant calcifications(OR=2.898,P=0.015),and axillary lymph node(ALN)metastasis(OR=3.615,P<0.001)were independent risk factors for LVI positive.Furthermore,the area under the curve(AUC)of the comprehensive clinical-radiomics model in the training set,test set and external valida-tion set was 0.889,0.916,and 0.862,respectively,which was higher than those of the combined intratumoral and peritumoral model(0.858,0.849,0.844)and the clinical imaging model(0.743,0.759,0.732).Conclusion The predictive nomogram,derived from both radiomics and clinical imaging features,is relatively accurate in identifying future LVI occurrence in breast cancer,demonstra-ting its potential as an assistive tool for clinicians to devise individualized treatment regimes.
4.Preoperative prediction of lymphovascular invasion in breast cancer with digital breast tomosynthesis-based intratumoral and peritumoral radiomics
Suxin ZHANG ; Haiyan LI ; Yiqun ZHENG ; Wenqing CHEN ; Sheng HE ; Caixian YANG ; Gang LIANG ; Jianding LI ; Zengyu JIANG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(1):46-51
Objective To predict the lymphovascular invasion(LVI)status of breast cancer patients based on digital breast tomo-synthesis(DBT)intratumoral and peritumoral radiomics nomogram.Methods A total of 192 breast cancer patients from 2 institu-tions were retrospectively selected,in which institution 1 was used for train(n=113)and test(n=49),while institution 2 was used for external validation(n=30).Radiomics features were extracted and selected based on intratumoral and peritumoral 1 mm regions from DBT images.Different machine learning algorithms were used to construct intratumoral,peritumoral,and combined intratumoral and peritumoral models,respectively.Patient clinical data were analyzed by both univariate and multivariate logistic regression analy-ses to identify independent risk factors for the clinical imaging model.The performance of the models was evaluated using the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve.The radiomics features with the optimal diagnostic performance and the selected clinical imaging features were combined to construct a comprehensive clinical-radiomics model,and a nomogram was drawn.Results The combined intratumoral and peritumoral model was the optimal radiomics model.Maximum tumor diameter[odds ratio(OR)=1.486,P=0.014],suspicious malignant calcifications(OR=2.898,P=0.015),and axillary lymph node(ALN)metastasis(OR=3.615,P<0.001)were independent risk factors for LVI positive.Furthermore,the area under the curve(AUC)of the comprehensive clinical-radiomics model in the training set,test set and external valida-tion set was 0.889,0.916,and 0.862,respectively,which was higher than those of the combined intratumoral and peritumoral model(0.858,0.849,0.844)and the clinical imaging model(0.743,0.759,0.732).Conclusion The predictive nomogram,derived from both radiomics and clinical imaging features,is relatively accurate in identifying future LVI occurrence in breast cancer,demonstra-ting its potential as an assistive tool for clinicians to devise individualized treatment regimes.
5.Progress of radiomics in predicting axillary lymph node metastasis of breast cancer
Xiaoran LI ; Caixian YANG ; Xiaoxian TANG
Cancer Research and Clinic 2025;37(2):153-156
The early prediction of axillary lymph node metastasis is crucial to the treatment and prognosis of breast cancer patients. Radiomics, as a non-invasive, convenient and efficient emerging technology, can achieve deep exploration and processing of imaging images and plays an increasingly important role in the evaluation of benign and malignant breast tumors, prediction of lymph node metastasis and other aspects. This article reviews the studies on the prediction of axillary lymph node metastasis of breast cancer based on radiomics of mammography, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging.
6.Study on the differences of clinical application in pediatric patients for different brands infrared ear thermometers
Lin WANG ; Caixian ZHENG ; Linxiang HE ; Kun ZHENG ; Baiping LI ; Yunming SHEN
China Medical Equipment 2024;21(6):214-216
Objective:To explore the differences in the clinical application of different brands of infrared ear thermometers in pediatric patients,and to guide the rational use of infrared ear thermometers.Methods:A total of 164 inpatients and outpatients who received treatment in the Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine from May 2023 to July 2023 were randomly selected,and three different brands of ear thermometers were used to measure the ear temperature of the children in the same measurement method.The differences in temperature and time measured by different brands of ear thermometers in children of different ages were compared.Results:The temperature and time measurements of the three ear thermometers were compared,the difference was statistically significant(F=5.007,264.988,P<0.05).The temperature of children aged≤3 months was measured by the three ear thermometers,and the difference was statistically significant(F=3.868,P<0.05).there was no difference in children aged over 3 months.Conclusion:For children of different ages,medical institutions can make choices based on the comprehensive consideration of the use cost,the speed of measurement time and other factors.For children aged over 3 months,choose product B with lower cost and faster measurement time,for children aged 0-3 months,it is recommended to choose product A with more accurate temperature measurement values.
7.Reduction of head and neck lymphedema by placing dose limiting rings in the anterior and posterior regions of the neck for treating early nasopharyngeal carcinoma using intensity-modulated radiotherapy:A dosimetric perspective
Kai LIAO ; Yunhong TIAN ; Ronghui ZHENG ; Caixian HE ; Jiyong PENG ; Huijun LI
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2024;40(12):1659-1664
Objective To establish an optimal limiting dose for dose limiting rings placed in the anterior and posterior regions of the neck for reducing head and neck lymphedema under intensity-modulated radiation therapy(IMRT)for early nasopharyngeal carcinoma(NPC)from a dosimetric perspective.Method Fifteen newly diagnosed early-stage nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients who underwent CT localization for radiotherapy at the Cancer Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University from January to September 2022 were included in the study.Each case was designed with five sets of radiotherapy plans.Plan A consisted of conventional unlimited-field plans,while Plans B-E consisted of limited-field plans with dose constraints set at 20,18,16,and 14 Gy,respectively,with the remaining parameters consistent with Plan A.The impact on target coverage and organ-at-risk constraints was evaluated through variance analysis and pairwise multiple comparisons using a randomized block design to determine the optimal dose limits.Results The gradient of 16Gy was determined as the optimal dose limiting cutoff point for achieving the balance between target coverage and organ limiting dose.Compared with the conventional plan,The plans with the placement of a cervical anterior and posterior dose limiting ring(16Gy)did not change the target dose coverage(P>0.05),but only yielded a slight change in the homogeneity index(P<0.05).It did not cause any changes of the dosage in the inner ear,mandible,and brainstem(all P>0.05),but lead to statisti-cally significant reductions in the oral cavity,throat,and thyroid(all P<0.05).It caused a slight increase of the dose in the parotid gland and spinal cord(both P<0.05),but the increased dose was anyhow within the tolerance range.Conclusion The dosimetric investigation determines an optimal dose limit cutoff point for the cervical ante-rior and posterior dose limiting rings.It is expected to provide a design method for IMRT plans to reduce head and neck lymphedema after radiotherapy for early NPC.
8.Construction of a skill training practice system for port health quarantine
Ming XIAO ; Xianfeng WU ; Haibin ZOU ; Caixian LI
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2023;22(8):1127-1132
Based on cognitive psychology, the business attributes of port health quarantine, the requirements for team building, the current status of skill training. This article proposes to strengthen the training of port health quarantine skills. Under the guidance of medical licensing examination for public health, it is recommended to enhance the construction of a standardized skill training practice system, establish a basic skill training center and a field operation training site, develop new skill training courses, innovate skills training and teaching methods, and build a team of high-quality skill training teachers, thereby constructing a standardized skill training and practice system for port health quarantine. The preliminary establishment of the skill training system for port health quarantine at Huangpu Customs shows the feasibility and effectiveness of the construction of skill training and practice system.
9.Establishment of UPLC Fingerprint of Pyrrosia petiolosa from Southwest China and Content Determination of Phenolic Acids Component
Yunjing QIU ; Caixian SUO ; Liye PAN ; Minyou HE ; Xiangdong CHEN ; Guowei LI
China Pharmacy 2021;32(9):1093-1099
OBJECTIVE:To esta blish a UPLC fingerprint of Pyrrosia petiolosa from southwest China ,and to determine the contents of 4 kinds of phenolic acids (neochlorogenic acid ,caffeic acid ,chlorogenic acid and cryptochlorogenic acid ). METHODS:The determination was performed on Waters Cortecs T 3 C18 column(100 mm×2.1 mm,1.6 μm)with mobile phase consisted of methanol- 0.1% phosphoric acid (gradient elution )at the flow rate of 0.35 mL/min. The detection wavelength was set at 326 nm. The column temperature was 30 ℃,and injection volume was 1 μL. UPLC method was used to establish the UPLC fingerprint of P. petiolosa in combination with the Similarity Evaluation System of TCM Chromatographic Fingerprints (2012 edition). Cluster analysis and principle component analysis (PCA)were performed by using SPSS 20.0 software. The contents of 4 kinds of phenolic acids in 20 batches of P. petiolosa were determined by external standard method. RESULTS :There were 9 common peaks for the UPLC fingerprint of P. petiolosa . Peaks 1,3,4,5 and 9 were identified as neochlorogenic acid ,caffeic acid,chlorogenic acid ,cryptochlorogenic acid and isochlorogenic acid C ,respectively. RSDs of the relative retention time of each peak in different batches of P. petiolosa were 0-0.68%,and the RSDs of the relative peak area were 0-62.35%. The similarities between the fingerprint of 20 batches of medicinal materials and the control chromatogram were not less than 0.990. The result of cluster analysis showed that P. petiolosa from different regions could be sorted into three species. Results of PCA showed the differences among P. petiolosa from different regions. The linear range of neochlorogenic acid ,caffeic acid ,chlorogenic acid and cryptochlorogenic acid were 0.61-61.41,0.18-17.60,2.00-200.11,0.62-61.51 μ g/mL (R2>0.999 9). RSDs of precision , reproducibility and stability tests were all lower than 2.00%. The recoveries were 96.23%-98.17%(RSD=0.96%-2.28%, n=6). Among 20 batches of samples ,the contents of above 4 kinds of phenolic acids were 0.385 3-1.891 9,0.018 0-0.129 5,2.569 5-10.676 0,0.563.5-1.860 5 mg/g. CONCLUSIONS : The established UPL C fingerprint could reflect the main chemical constituents of P. pedunculata . Phenolic acids could be used as the main evaluation indexes for the quality of P. petiolosa . The quality order of P. petiolosa from southwest China was Chongqing product>Sichuan product >Guizhou product.
10.Effects of two common acellular methods on the physicochemical properties of dermal acellular matrix.
Caixian YANG ; Jiqiang GUO ; Jinghui WANG ; Jiayu FAN ; Yanxue XING ; Li ZHANG ; Meiwen AN
Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2021;38(5):911-918
At present, acellular matrix is an effective replacement material for the treatment of skin damage, but there are few systematic evaluation studies on its performance. The experimental group of this study used two decellularization methods to prepare the matrix: one was the acellular matrix which sterilized with peracetic acid first (0.2% PAA/4% ethanol solution) and then treated with hypertonic saline (group A), the other was 0.05% trypsin/EDTA decellularization after γ irradiation (group B); and the control group was soaked in PBS (Group C). Then physical properties and chemical composition of the three groups were detected. Hematoxylin eosin (HE) staining showed that the acellular effect of group B was good. The porosity of group A and B were both above 84.9%. In group A, the compressive modulus of elasticity was (9.94 ± 3.81) MPa, and the compressive modulus of elasticity was (12.59 ± 5.50) MPa in group B. There was no significant difference between group A or B and group C. The total content of collagen in acellular matrix of group A and B was significantly lower than that of group C (1. 662 ± 0.229) mg/g, but there was no significant difference in the ratio of collagen Ⅰ/Ⅲ between group B and group C. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) showed that there was no significant difference in microstructure. Qualitative detection of fibronectin and elastin in each group was basically consistent with that in group C. Therefore, acellular matrix of group B had better performance as scaffold material. The experimental results show that the acellular matrix prepared by γ-ray sterilization and decellularization of 0.05% Trypsin enzyme/EDTA could be used for the construction of tissue-engineered skin. It could also provide reference for the preparation and mounting of heterogeneous dermal acellular matrix. It was also could be used for electrostatic spinning or three-dimensional printed tissue engineered skin scaffold which could provide physical and chemical parameters for it.
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