1.Clinical research progress on cell therapy induced immune tolerance in liver transplantation
Chenliang SHAO ; Li PANG ; Chao LIU ; Leibo XU
Organ Transplantation 2026;17(2):205-211
Liver transplantation is the preferred treatment for end-stage liver disease, but recipients require long-term immunosuppressive therapy to control rejection, which may lead to complications and affect their long-term survival. Immune tolerance refers to the ability of organ transplant recipients to maintain their immune system's tolerance to the graft without relying on long-term immunosuppressants. Immune tolerance is an ideal goal pursued in the field of organ transplantation, which can reduce adverse drug reactions and improve long-term survival rates. Cell therapy has emerged as a promising strategy to induce such tolerance after liver transplantation. Therefore, this article reviews the application progress of cell therapies such as regulatory T cells, regulatory dendritic cells, mesenchymal stem cells, hematopoietic stem cells, etc. in inducing immune tolerance after liver transplantation, in order to provide reference for the clinical application of immune tolerance induction after liver transplantation.
2.The Current Issues and Thoughts on the Empowerment of Famous Doctors' Experience Inheritance by Artificial Intelligence
Xiaochen JIANG ; Fudong LIU ; Chuanlong ZHANG ; Yi LI ; Qian SHEN ; Bo PANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(7):710-715
In the context of the modernization of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the inheritance of the experiences of famous doctors faces significant challenges due to its complex nonlinear characteristics and dynamic evolution. There are still issues in the current inheritance system, such as the homogenization of talent cultivation models, lack of standardized mentoring practices, and monotonous evaluation method, which hinder the systematic inheritance and innovative development of famous doctors' experiences. Based on a systematic review of the current state of artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted inheritance of famous doctors' experiences, this study explores innovative pathways for deep integration of modern information technologies with famous doctors' experiences from key dimensions, including data authenticity assurance, interdisciplinary collaboration mechanisms, and the establishment of dynamic inheritance standards. It proposes a paradigm shift in the inheritance of TCM famous doctors' experiences in the AI era, aiming to build a new TCM inheritance system of "digital intelligence empowerment and cross-disciplinary innovation", providing theoretical support and practical pathways for the inheritance of famous doctors' experiences in TCM.
3.Analysis and Clinical Diagnosis of Characteristic Spectral Parameters of Serum by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrum in Patients with Pancreatic Cancer
Nan PANG ; Daojun HU ; Chao YANG ; Wanli YANG ; Kuiyuan TONG ; Haiqun CHEN
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2025;40(4):183-187
Objective To analyze the serum of patients with pancreatic cancer by fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR),explore the characteristic spectral parameters related to pancreatic cancer,and evaluate its potential clinical diagnostic value.Methods Serum samples were collected from 100 patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and 92 healthy volunteers at Chongming Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Health Medical College from August 2022 to July 2023.These samples underwent FTIR and principal component analysis(PCA)to assess spectral differences between the two cohorts.The diagnostic potential of the serum spectra in distinguishing pancreatic cancer patients from healthy individuals was further evaluated using machine learning techniques,specifically support vector machine(SVM),k-nearest neighbor(kNN),and linear discriminant analysis(LDA)as classification methods.The diagnostic efficacy across various thresholds was evaluated using the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve.Results The findings indicate that the peak positions within the 1 090~1 070cm-1(1 076.537±15.183cm-1 vs 1 081.061±4.043cm-1),1 420~1 380 cm-1(1 399.958±1.508cm-1 vs 1 400.500±1.782cm-1),2 990~2 950cm-1(2 940.167±15.287cm-1 vs 2 945.124±7.498cm-1)and 3 500~3 000 cm-1(3 293.155±3.096cm-1 vs 3 294.893±2.582cm-1)range in the serum of individuals with pancreatic cancer exhibited a significant blue-shift compared to the healthy group and was statistically significant(t=2.265~4.236,all P<0.05),suggesting alterations in the structures of proteins,lipids and nucleic acids.Furthermore,a statistically significant disparity in peak absorption was observed between the group of patients with pancreatic cancer and the healthy group within the spectral ranges of 1 700~1 600cm-1(0.918±0.012cm-1 vs 0.858±0.021cm-1)and 3 500~3 000 cm-1(0.766±0.096cm-1 vs 0.804±0.090cm-1)(t=-24.031,2.830,all P<0.05),indicating that the protein concentration changes.PCA results showed that the PC2 axis was clearly separated,which could distinguish serum samples from patients with pancreatic cancer.Utilizing a machine learning model to differentiate the serum spectra of patients with pancreatic cancer from those of healthy controls,the sensitivity,the spesitivity,the specificity and accuracy of linear discriminant analysis(LDA)classification method were 93.2%,97.3%and 95.8%,respectively.The area under curve(AUC)as determined by ROC analysis was 0.982.Conclusion Serum spectroscopy using FTIR combined with PCA and machine learning model can be a simple,minimally invasive and reliable diagnostic test for pancreatic cancer detection.
4.Application of esophageal-tubular gastric asymmetric anastomosis in esophageal and esophagogastric junction cancer
Liqun PANG ; Jian JI ; Chenglin LI ; Chao LIU ; Jie ZHANG ; Yan QIAN ; Cong PANG ; Song CHEN ; Shangnong WU ; Yunyun CHEN ; Yanran QIN ; Congxue XIE
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2025;28(10):1198-1202
Objective:To evaluate the anti-reflux effect of digestive tract reconstruction using esophageal-tubular gastric asymmetric anastomosis after radical resection of esophageal and esophagogastric junction cancer.Methods:The main steps were as follows:(1)oblique incision of the lower esophagus;(2)curved incision of the tubular anterior gastric wall;(3)the lower end of the esophagus was anastomosed to the tubular gastric incision with a 90-degree torsion; (4)The anterior wall of the anastomosis was reinforced with a transverse-inverted suture,the posterior wall with a folded suture,and the corners of the gastric stump were buried with sutures.The anastomosis operation time,postoperative complications and postoperative hospital stay were recorded;the reconstructed structure and anti-reflux effect of the anastomosis were observed by digestive tract radiography,gastroscopy and follow-up investigation.Results:The Department of Gastrointestinal and Thoracic Surgery of Huaian First People's Hospital, affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, treated 5 patients of esophagogastric junction cancer and 20 esophageal cancer cases between August 2022 and November 2024, including 19 men and 6 women, with a mean age of (66.7±7.4) years. The mean anastomosis time was (35.4±5.9) minutes, the intraoperative blood loss was (117.6±33.4) ml and the mean postoperative hospital stay was(16.6±5.2) days, with no complications such as anastomotic leakage and bleeding. Postoperative digestive tract radiography (Trendelenburg position)showed that all the patients had no contrast reflux,gastroscopy showed no signs of reflux esophagitis and bile reflux gastritis, the anastomosis showed an inverted whiskers valve-like structure. The median follow-up time was (16.8±6.3) months, and all patients had no reflux symptoms such as acid reflux and belching,and no acid suppressive medication was needed.Conclusion:The esophageal-tubular gastric asymmetric anastomosis is a safe and effective antireflux reconstruction technique.
5.Diagnosis and advances in individualized management of resistant ovary syndrome and premature ovarian insufficiency
Dandan SHANG ; Ping LIU ; Lizhen LIU ; Yiwei PANG ; Chao ZHOU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(1):146-152
Resistant ovary syndrome(ROS)and premature ovarian insufficiency(POI)fall under the cat-egory of hypogonadotropic amenorrhea,sharing similar clinical features that often pose challenges in differentiation.ROS can be easily misdiagnosed as POI,which presents a significant obstacle to subsequent treatment.Therefore,it is crucial for patients with fertility requirements to have a clear understanding of the etiology,clinical features,and diagnostic criteria of ROS and POI in order to establish an early diagnosis and develop an appropriate treatment plan.This article provides a systematic and comprehensive discussion on the research progress regarding the eti-ology and pathogenesis,clinical features and diagnosis,as well as individualized management of ROS and POI.The aim is to offer reference for clinicians in achieving early clarification of diagnoses,avoiding misdiagnosis or mistreatment,while assisting patients in improving symptoms and realizing their fertility aspirations through person-alized management.
6.Application of esophageal-tubular gastric asymmetric anastomosis in esophageal and esophagogastric junction cancer
Liqun PANG ; Jian JI ; Chenglin LI ; Chao LIU ; Jie ZHANG ; Yan QIAN ; Cong PANG ; Song CHEN ; Shangnong WU ; Yunyun CHEN ; Yanran QIN ; Congxue XIE
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2025;28(10):1198-1202
Objective:To evaluate the anti-reflux effect of digestive tract reconstruction using esophageal-tubular gastric asymmetric anastomosis after radical resection of esophageal and esophagogastric junction cancer.Methods:The main steps were as follows:(1)oblique incision of the lower esophagus;(2)curved incision of the tubular anterior gastric wall;(3)the lower end of the esophagus was anastomosed to the tubular gastric incision with a 90-degree torsion; (4)The anterior wall of the anastomosis was reinforced with a transverse-inverted suture,the posterior wall with a folded suture,and the corners of the gastric stump were buried with sutures.The anastomosis operation time,postoperative complications and postoperative hospital stay were recorded;the reconstructed structure and anti-reflux effect of the anastomosis were observed by digestive tract radiography,gastroscopy and follow-up investigation.Results:The Department of Gastrointestinal and Thoracic Surgery of Huaian First People's Hospital, affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, treated 5 patients of esophagogastric junction cancer and 20 esophageal cancer cases between August 2022 and November 2024, including 19 men and 6 women, with a mean age of (66.7±7.4) years. The mean anastomosis time was (35.4±5.9) minutes, the intraoperative blood loss was (117.6±33.4) ml and the mean postoperative hospital stay was(16.6±5.2) days, with no complications such as anastomotic leakage and bleeding. Postoperative digestive tract radiography (Trendelenburg position)showed that all the patients had no contrast reflux,gastroscopy showed no signs of reflux esophagitis and bile reflux gastritis, the anastomosis showed an inverted whiskers valve-like structure. The median follow-up time was (16.8±6.3) months, and all patients had no reflux symptoms such as acid reflux and belching,and no acid suppressive medication was needed.Conclusion:The esophageal-tubular gastric asymmetric anastomosis is a safe and effective antireflux reconstruction technique.
7.Effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma separation technique in total aortic arch replacement
Chao PANG ; Shaopeng ZHANG ; Yunpeng BAI ; Shuhua XIE
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(2):189-193
[Objective] To evaluate the efficacy and practicality of autologous platelet-rich plasma (aPRP) in patients undergoing total aortic arch replacement for aortic dissection. [Methods] A retrospective analysis was performed on 483 patients diagnosed with type A aortic dissection who underwent total aortic arch replacement between January 2016 and November 2023. Patients were categorized into two groups based on whether they received aPRP. Baseline characteristics, intraoperative blood product usage and postoperative outcomes were compared between the two groups. [Results] The aPRP group exhibited reduced usage of allogeneic platelets (1.55±1.04 vs 1.60±1.27)U, allogeneic plasma (480.89±432.49 vs 746.50±508.81)mL, allogeneic RBC (red blood cell)(5.95±1.91 vs 6.17±3.52)U, bivalirudin (2.66±1.51 vs 3.31±1.59)U and coagulation factor Ⅶ (0.67±1.03 vs 1.22±1.43)mg compared to the non-aPRP group (P<0.05). The incidence of postoperative hypoxemia was lower in the aPRP group (43.98% vs 48.41%), and the duration of mechanical ventilation was significantly shorter[median 50.91 (interquartile range 18.71, 113.71) vs 83.40 (37.73, 151.98) hours]. There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of postoperative mortality, continuous bedside hemofiltration, cerebral infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, paraplegia or re-exploration for hemostasis(P>0.05). [Conclusion] The application of aPRP in total aortic arch replacement effectively diminishes intraoperative blood product usage and the incidence of lung injury-related complications. However, it does not demonstrate significant benefits in terms of mortality, cerebral infarction and other complications.
8.Short-term prognosis of recipients with pretransplant exposure to immune checkpoint inhibitors after liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma:A retrospective cohort study
Li PANG ; Leibo XU ; Zhijun CHEN ; Yang LIU ; Tao DING ; Yanfang YE ; Xinjun LU ; Guangxiang GU ; Haoming LIN ; Wenrui WU ; Kwan MAN ; Chao LIU
Liver Research 2025;9(3):221-230
Background and aims:Despite growing evidence linking pretransplant exposure to immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)to increased allograft rejection risk after liver transplantation(LT),a lack of comparative studies to definitively establish the correlation between ICI exposure and adverse short-term outcomes after LT exists.This study aimed to analyze the impact of preoperative ICI exposure on short-term post-LT prognosis and allograft rejection risk.Methods:This retrospective cohort study included 121 recipients who underwent LT for hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)between June 2019 and March 2023.The recipients were categorized into ICI(n=35)and non-ICI(n=86)exposure groups based on pretransplant ICI exposure.Demographics,clinical characteristics,and short-term outcomes were compared between the cohorts.Kaplan-Meier analysis evaluated the impact of ICI exposure on graft survival.Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models assessed the impact of patient characteristics on allograft rejection.Results:Recipients with or without ICI exposure exhibited comparable demographic baseline charac-teristics.The incidences of early allograft dysfunction and biliary and vascular complications were similar between both groups.Post-transplant infection incidence was 37.1%and 20.9%in the ICI and non-ICI groups,respectively(P=0.064).Allograft rejection rates were significantly higher in the ICI group than in the non-ICI group(22.9%vs.5.8%,P=0.015).The ICI group exhibited a higher 90-day post-transplant mortality rate than that of the non-ICI group(14.3%vs.2.3%,P=0.034).Logistic regression analyses demonstrated that allograft rejection independently correlated with 90-day post-transplant mortality,with ICI exposure being an independent risk factor for allograft rejection.In recipients with ICI exposure,a shorter interval between ICIs and LT(washout period)was significantly associated with a higher allograft rejection risk,with the optimal washout period identified as 21 days for predicting 90-day rejection-free survival(P=0.0001).Moreover,in recipients with allograft rejection,the peripheral CD4+/CD8+T cell ratio was much lower in the ICI group than in the non-ICI group.Conclusions:Pretransplant ICI exposure was an independent risk factor for allograft rejection and was significantly associated with 90-day post-transplant mortality after LT for HCC.A ≤21-day washout period was significantly associated with allograft rejection.Future multicenter studies with larger cohorts and prospective designs are essential to validate these findings,confirm causality,and establish standardized clinical guidelines for ICI use before transplantation.Trail registration:ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05913583.
9.A multicenter study evaluating the efficacy of bronchial artery chemoembolization combined with anlotinib for advanced non-small cell lung cancer
Chao LIANG ; Hao LI ; Donglin KUANG ; Daqian HAN ; Jiacheng WANG ; Yanji ZHANG ; Yifan ZHAI ; Mengkun LIU ; Huibin LU ; Dechao JIAO ; Jianzhuang REN ; Shenghai LIANG ; Chenguang PANG ; Shiqi ZHOU ; Yanliang LI ; Xinwei HAN ; Yong WANG ; Xuhua DUAN
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2025;59(11):1293-1301
Objective:To compare the clinical efficacy and safety of bronchial artery chemoembolization (BACE) combined with anlotinib (BACE+A) versus BACE alone in patients with stage III-IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).Methods:A total of 94 patients with advanced NSCLC treated at six interventional centers between November 2020 and November 2021 were retrospectively enrolled. Patients were divided into the BACE+A group ( n=46) and the BACE alone group ( n=48) based on treatment regimen. Baseline and perioperative clinical data were collected and compared between the two groups. Treatment response was evaluated using the modified Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (mRECIST) at 1, 6, and 12 months after the first BACE procedure. Objective response rate (ORR), disease control rate (DCR), progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and treatment-related adverse events (AEs) were recorded. Kaplan-Meier survival curves were plotted to compare median OS and PFS between groups. Cox proportional hazards regression analysis was used to identify factors influencing OS and PFS. Results:The Kaplan-Meier analysis showed that the median OS was significantly longer in the BACE+A group (18.8 months, 95% CI 16.3-21.3) than in the BACE group (13.4 months, 95% CI 11.6-15.2) ( P=0.001). The median PFS was also significantly longer in the BACE+A group (9.0 months, 95% CI 7.3-10.7) compared to the BACE group (6.1 months, 95% CI 4.9-7.3) ( P=0.001). At 6 and 12 months post-first BACE, the ORR (43.5%, 40.0%) and DCR (89.1%, 83.3%) were significantly higher in the BACE+A group than in the BACE group (ORR: 20.8%, 14.8%; DCR: 66.7%, 59.3%) (all P<0.05). Multivariate Cox regression identified treatment with BACE+A ( HR=0.42, 95% CI 0.27-0.72, P=0.002), tumor stage ( HR=1.80, 95% CI 1.05-3.07, P=0.031), presence of pre-existing complications requiring intervention ( HR=2.72, 95% CI 1.65-4.50, P<0.001), and >2 BACE procedures ( HR=0.32, 95% CI 0.15-0.68, P=0.003) as independent factors influencing OS. Treatment with BACE+A ( HR=0.49, 95% CI 0.32-0.76, P=0.001), tumor stage ( HR=1.72, 95% CI 1.07-2.77, P=0.025), multi-arterial tumor blood supply ( HR=2.76, 95% CI 1.76-4.31, P<0.001), and>2 BACE procedures ( HR=0.40, 95% CI 0.22-0.71, P=0.002) were independent factors influencing PFS. There was no significant difference in BACE-related adverse events between the two groups (all P>0.05). Hypertension, fatigue, hand-foot syndrome, and anorexia were common anlotinib-specific adverse reactions in the combination group, but no grade 4 or higher adverse reactions were observed. Conclusions:BACE combined with anlotinib demonstrates superior efficacy compared to BACE alone in treating advanced NSCLC, significantly prolonging OS and PFS. The safety profile is manageable, with adverse events remaining within tolerable limits.
10.Value of MRI perfusion multiple parameters in preoperative grading of glioma and differential diagnosis of single brain metastases
Jiangman WEI ; Yue WANG ; Chao LIU ; Jun PANG
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(5):62-66
Objective:To investigate the value of MRI perfusion multiple parameters in preoperative classification of glioma and differential diagnosis of single brain metastases.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on 78 patients initially diagnosed with glioma or single brain metastasis admitted to Cangzhou People's Hospital from January 2018 to July 2024,including 36 cases of glioma and 42 cases of single brain metastasis.Preoperative brain magnetic resonance imaging was performed to measure dynamic sensitive contrast magnetic resonance imaging(DSC-MRI),dynamic enhanced magnetic resonance imaging(DCE-MRI),and microvascular diameter imaging(VSI)parameters.Compare multiple parameters of magnetic resonance perfusion in patients with gliomas,solitary brain metastases,and gliomas of different pathological grades.Draw the working characteristic curve of the subjects and calculate the area under the curve(AUC)to analyze the diagnostic value of multi parameter magnetic resonance perfusion for gliomas.Spearman analysis was used to investigate the correlation between multiple parameters of magnetic resonance perfusion and pathological grading of glioma patients.Results:Cerebral blood volume(rCBV),cerebral blood flow(rCBF),volume transport constant(Ktrans),extracellular space volume ratio(Ve)and VSI values of glioma patients were significantly higher than those of single brain metastases,and the differences were statistically significant(t=25.066,26.892,22.856,70.455,27.984,P<0.05).The sensitivity of rCBV,rCBF,Ktrans,Kep,Ve,and VSI in diagnosing gliomas were 79.44%,78.54%,80.11%,63.32%,74.61%,and 77.29%,respectively.The specificity was 77.27%,76.49%,78.14%,61.38%,72.58%,and 75.13%,respectively.The AUC was 0.861,0.843,0.815,0.532,0.883,and 0.762,respectively;The sensitivity,specificity,and AUC of the combined detection of rCBV,rCBF,Ktrans,Kep,Ve,and VSI for diagnosing gliomas were 85.98%,82.24%,and 0.911,respectively.The diagnostic efficacy of the combined detection for gliomas was superior to that of individual indicators(Z=0.431,0.335,0.512,0.408,0.369,0.358,P<0.05).The rCBV,rCBF,Ktrans,Ve and VSI values of patients with grade Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ and Ⅳ glioma increased successively,and the comparison between groups was statistically significant(F=119.972,100.884,74.180,74.180,118.485,P<0.05).The values of rCBV,rCBF,Ktrans,Ve and VSI were significantly positively correlated with the pathological grade of glioma patients(r=0.685,0.726,0.745,0.668,0.714,P<0.05).Conclusion:There are great differences in the multiple parameters of MRI perfusion between brain glioma and single brain metastases.Therefore,MRI perfusion multiple parameters have high differential diagnosis value,and are helpful for preoperative diagnosis and pathological classification of brain glioma,and have clinical guiding significance.

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