1.Toripalimab-Induced Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in a Patient with Breast Cancer: A Case Report
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2026;17(1):120-124
Immune checkpoint inhibitors can induce a rare but fatal complication known as hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis(HLH). However, reports of ICI-related HLH in breast cancer are extremely limited, and no cases induced by the combination of toripalimab with chemotherapy have been documented. This article reports a case of a breast cancer patient who developed persistent high fever 13 days after receiving toripalimab combined with chemotherapy. Diagnostic evaluations met the HLH-2004 diagnostic criteria. Following methylprednisolone pulse therapy, the patient's symptoms improved rapidly, with subsequent consolidation treatment involving low-dose etoposide. Follow-up examinations one month after discharge showed normal results. This case suggests that toripalimab may induce HLH in breast cancer patients and that initial treatment with glucocorticoids alone can be effective. It provides a reference for the early clinical identification and management of such severe immune-related adverse events.
2.A case of special blood type with discrepancy between ABO genotype and serological results
Wenting JIA ; Wei ZHANG ; Limin CUI
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2026;39(1):118-122
Objective: To analyze the cause of discrepancy between ABO genotype B102/O01 and serological results in one case by PCR-SSP, to clarify the serological characteristics of this special blood group, and to explore relevant blood transfusion strategies. Methods: Blood group serological tests were performed on blood donor in August and December 2024, including forward and reverse ABO typing using tube method, H antigen identification, direct anti-human globulin test by tube method, red blood cell absorption-elution test, and determination of ABH blood group substance in saliva. Exons 1-7 of the ABO gene were amplified by PCR-SSP and sequenced. Results: The two separate serological tests consistently identified the donor as having an A
B phenotype, but the results of gene sequencing indicated a B102/O01 genotype, showing an discrepancy between serological and genetic results. Conclusion: It is very likely that the blood type of the blood donor is B102/O01 with a microchimerism of type A, or an AB type masked by A type reference gene.
3.Clinical Application of Harmonizing and Regulating Pivot Method in Pulmonary Fibrosis:Based on the Characteristics of Essence-Attribute-Function
Mingsheng LYU ; Hongsheng CUI ; Jia ZHU ; Weibo BI ; Ruifeng JIN ; Zhijie ZHANG ; Qiuyi CHEN ; Siyang YU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(4):381-385
Based on the theory of "shaoyang(少阳) resembling the pivot" and collateral diseases, this article proposes that pulmonary fibrosis (PF) can be divided into three stages including wind bi (痹), constraint bi, and atrophy bi. The core pathogenesis of PF is the obstruction of the pivot and pulmonary collateral obstruction. In terms of treatment, the basic principles are to harmonize and regulate the pivot, and to promote the circulation of the lung collaterals. Depending on the different characteristics of the "essence-attribute-function", treatment methods such as harmonizing and regulating the pivot, resolving phlegm and removing stasis, supplementing deficiency and harmonizing collaterals are suggested. This approach ensures the regulation of the pivot, smooth circulation of qi and blood, unblocking of the lung collaterals and nourishing the lung body, achieving the goals of balancing the ascending and descending of qi, removing phlegm and stasis, and relieving cough and wheezing.
4.Huanglian Jiedutang Improves Cognitive Impairment after Schemic Stroke by Regulating Neuron via NF-κB Signaling Pathway
Mengying SUN ; Lizhen WANG ; Tong LI ; Leilei WANG ; Shiyan JIA ; Tingting WANG ; Yanwen YANG ; Kaiqiang SI ; Youxiang CUI ; Zhilong LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(11):68-76
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of Huanglian Jiedutang (HLJDT) on cognitive function in mice with ischemic stroke (IS) and to elucidate whether its neuroprotective effects are mediated by inhibition of the nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling pathway and subsequent suppression of NF-κB-regulated neuronal apoptosis. MethodsAn IS model was established using middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO). Sixty C57BL/6J mice were randomly assigned to five groups (n =12 per group), i.e., sham operation, model, HLJDT low-dose (3.9 g·kg-1·d-1), HLJDT high-dose (7.8 g·kg-1·d-1), and Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE, 31.2 mg·kg-1·d-1). Post-operatively, neurological deficit scores (Longa score), cerebral infarct volume assessed by 2,3,5-triphenyltetrazolium chloride (TTC) staining, and brain water content were evaluated. Learning and memory were assessed using new object recognition (NOR) and fear conditioning (FC) tests. Hippocampal pathology was examined via hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining. Immunofluorescence detected expression of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP, astrocyte marker), cellular oncogene Fos (c-Fos, neuronal activation marker), and glutamate decarboxylase 65 (GAD65). Western blot measured nuclear factor-κB inhibitor protein α (IκBα), phosphorylated IκBα (p-IκBα), NF-κB p65, phosphorylated NF-κB p65 (p-NF-κB p65), ionic calcium binding adapter molecule 1 (Iba-1), tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-1β, and apoptosis-related proteins, such as cleaved cysteinyl aspartate-specific protease 3 (Caspase-3), B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2), and Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax). Real-time quantitative PCR (Real-time PCR) was used to assess mRNA levels of Iba-1, TNF-α, IL-1β, NF-κB p65, cleaved Caspase-3, Bax, and Bcl-2. ResultsCompared with the sham group, the model group exhibited significantly increased neurological deficit scores, brain water content, and cerebral infarct volume (P<0.01). Hippocampal CA1 neurons were disorganized, showing nuclear pyknosis and karyolysis. NOR exploration time and FC freezing time were significantly reduced (P<0.01). GFAP and c-Fos expression were increased, while GAD65 expression was decreased (P<0.01). Cleaved Caspase-3 and Bax were upregulated, Bcl-2 was downregulated, and the Bax/Bcl-2 ratio was elevated (P<0.01). Expression levels of p-IκBα, p-NF-κB p65, IL-1β, TNF-α, and Iba-1 were significantly increased (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, HLJDT high-dose, low-dose, and GBE groups showed significant improvements in all parameters (P<0.01). Among them, the HLJDT high-dose group showed the most pronounced neuronal structural recovery and superior performance in NOR and FC tests (P<0.01). In this group, GFAP and c-Fos decreased, GAD65 increased (P<0.01), apoptosis-related protein expression was reversed, and NF-κB signaling and related inflammatory factor expression were suppressed (P<0.01). ConclusionHLJDT ameliorates cognitive dysfunction in mice after IS, potentially by inhibiting the NF-κB signaling pathway, thereby reducing neuroinflammation and hippocampal neuronal apoptosis.
6.The protective effect of melatonin on isoflurane-induced cognitive dysfunction in mice and the regulatory mechanism of mitochondrial homeostasis mediated by AMPK/SIRT1
Yin CUI ; Tianjiao XIA ; Jia SONG ; Shuaishuai CHU ; Xiaoping GU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2025;34(7):577-582
Objective:To investigate the effects and potential mechanisms of melatonin on cognitive dysfunction induced by long-term anesthesia with isoflurane.Methods:Male C57BL/6J mice aged 2 months were divided into control group, isoflurane group, melatonin group, and isoflurane+ melatonin group by random number table, with 6 mice in each group.Three days after anesthesia, cognitive function of mice was assessed by Y-maze and fear conditioning (FC) tests. ATP content in the hippocampus was measured by an ATP assay kit. Western blot was used to detect the expression of DRP1, pDRP1, MFN2, pAMPK and SIRT1 proteins in the hippocampus. Cultured HT-22 cells derived from mouse hippocampal neurons in vitro were divided into control group, isoflurane group, melatonin group, and isoflurane + melatonin group, and the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in each group were detected by flow cytometry after intervention. Statistical analysis was performed by SPSS 22.0 software, and one-way ANOVA was used for comparisons among multiple groups.Results:(1) There was a statistically significant difference in the percentage of freezing behavior in contextual fear memory among the four groups of mice ( F=39.09, P<0.05). The percentage of freezing behavior in the isoflurane group was lower than that in the control group ((44.23±8.88)% vs (75.87±5.90)%, P<0.05), while the percentage of freezing behavior in the isoflurane+ melatonin group((67.45±14.89)%)was higher than that in the isoflurane group ( P<0.05). There was also a statistically significant difference in the percentage of exploration in the novel arm among the four groups of mice ( F=13.87, P<0.05). The percentage of exploration in the novel arm in the isoflurane group was lower than that in the control group((33.64±6.53)% vs (47.13±3.87)%, P<0.05), while the percentage of exploration in the novel arm in the isoflurane+ melatonin group((43.05±1.64)%)was higher than that in the isoflurane group ( P<0.05). (2) Statistically significant difference in the levels of ATP in the hippocampus was found among the four groups of mice ( F=49.22, P<0.05). The level of ATP in the hippocampus in the isoflurane group was lower than that in the control group((2.29±0.15)nmol/mg vs (3.58±0.12)nmol/mg, P<0.05), while the level of ATP in the hippocampus in the isoflurane+ melatonin group ((3.02±0.27)nmol/mg)was higher than that in the isoflurane group ( P<0.05). There was a statistically significant difference in the levels of ROS in HT-22 cells among the four groups ( F=18.36, P<0.05). The level of ROS in HT-22 cells in the isoflurane group was higher than that in the control group after anesthesia ( P<0.05), while the level of ROS in HT-22 cells in the isoflurane+ melatonin group was lower than that in the isoflurane group after anesthesia ( P<0.05). (3) There were statistically significant difference in the levels of pDRP1, pAMPK and SIRT1 protein in the hippocampus among the four groups of mice ( F=19.87, 21.20, 25.65, all P<0.05). The levels of pDRP1 and SIRT1 protein in the hippocampus in the isoflurane group were both lower than those in the control group (both P<0.05), while the levels of pDRP1 and SIRT1 protein in the hippocampus in the isoflurane+ melatonin group were both higher than those in the isoflurane group (both P<0.05). In the isoflurane group, the expression of pAMPK protein in the hippocampal region was higher than that in the control group ( P<0.05), while the expression of pAMPK protein in the isoflurane+ melatonin group was lower than that in the isoflurane group ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Melatonin improves long-term isoflurane anesthesia-induced cognitive dysfunction by regulating mitochondrial homeostasis through the AMPK/SIRT1 signaling pathway.
7.Design and performance verification of high altitude adaptive oxygen generator
Bo WANG ; Xiao-feng LIU ; Wen-jia LIU ; Yi LI ; Ya-nan WU ; Shu-jie CUI ; Wei ZHANG
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2025;46(4):29-34
Objective To design a high altitude adaptive oxygen generator for the crews to alleviate their high altitude reaction in high altitude environment and meet their requirements for oxygen supply.Methods A high altitude adaptive oxygen generator based on the mature pressure swing adsorption oxygen production method was designed with the key technologies of discharge capacity compensation of air compression pump and airway fusion of molecular sieve tower,which had the components of molecular sieve tower,air compression pump,controller,cooling fan,cooler,solenoid valve,regulator,flow meter and etc.Trials were carried out at the simulated altitude and field plateau environment so as to verify the high altitude adaptive performance of the oxygen generator developed.Results The trial results showed the oxygen generator met the desired objectives and the requirements for oxygen volume fraction in GJB 2799-1996 General specification for medical oxygen generator using molecular sieve method.Conclusion The oxygen generartor provides oxygen supply effectively for vehicle operators in plateau environments or the ones rushing into the plateau.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2025,46(4):29-34]
8.Research progress on mechanism of miRNA regulating H-type blood vessels in bone metabolic diseases and intervention effect of active ingredients of traditional Chinese medicines
Jia-xuan FAN ; Wei ZHANG ; Rui CUI ; Lin-zhong CAO
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(4):606-612
microRNA(miRNA),as a short non-coding RNA molecule,regulates bone-immune signal and stress response through transcription,translation as well as the combination of shear process,exerting the effect of promoting angiogenesis and repairing damage bone;type H vessels play a role in the cou-pling of angiogenesis and osteogenesis in the formation of new bone and promoting bone regeneration at the defect site.In re-cent years,miRNA regulates hypoxia inducible factor 1α(HIF-1 α)/vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF),Notch,plate-let-derived growth factor-BB(PDGF-BB),Wnt/glycogen syn-thase kinase-3 β(GSK3 β)to affect the migration,recruitment,proliferation and differentiation of endothelial cells(ECs)and osteoblast(OB),promote the coupling of H-type vessels and os-teoblasts to improve bone homeostasis,and then prevent and treat bone metabolic diseases.This article explains the role of miRNA in regulating H-type vascular osteogenic coupling to provide tar-gets and pathways for improving bone homeostasis.In addition,the active ingredients of traditional Chinese medicine affect the differential expression of miRNA to promote H-type angiogenesis and provide strategies for clinical prevention and treatment of bone metabolic diseases.
9.Design and implementation of night vision simulation training system
Chao ZHAO ; Liang-yu ZHAO ; Jia-li WANG ; Yan WANG ; Hong-yue YANG ; Jian-fei CUI
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2025;46(3):21-26
Objective To design a night vision simulation training system to provide pilots with practical training on ground night vision goggles.Methods The system had its hardware composed of a control stick,a throttle lever,rudder pedals,a head-up display(HUD),a control box,a computer,a projector and a screen.The HUD and control box were designed using night vision-compatible lighting technology to simulate the ambient light conditions pilots experienced when flying with night vision goggles.The software of the system consisted of five ones developed with C++programming languge for visual scene simulation,instrument simulation,flight performance simulation,integrated management control and cockpit manage-ment.Night vision images and computer-rendered images of typical scenes with varying brightness levels were collected.Objective image evaluation metrics such as contrast and brightness were used as inputs,while subjective evaluation data served as outputs to construct and train a support vector machine(SVM)model.Totally 30 typical night vision training scenarios were selected based on model validation and optimization to evaluate the system's optical fidelity.Results The average fidelity score for the 30 typical night vision training scenarios was 8.05,indicating that the system could realistically simulate terrain and landscapes under various lighting and weather conditions during night flights and static and dynamic targets in the air,on the ground and at sea.Conclusion The system meets the desired requirements and effectively facilitates night vision training for pilots.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2025,46(3):21-26]
10.Prenatal diagnosis of intellectual developmental disorder type 22 caused by ZBTB18 gene mutation: a case report
Jia CHE ; Jing GUO ; Pengyun LI ; Yuexia LYU ; Fangying CUI ; Yuan TIAN ; Yali LI ; Shihong CUI ; Ling LIU
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2025;28(1):70-73
This article reported a case of autosomal dominant intellectual developmental disorder type 22 caused by a heterozygous mutation in the ZBTB18 gene. At 24 +4 weeks of gestation, prenatal ultrasound indicated a short outer diameter of the fetal corpus callosum and bilateral ventricular dilatation. Whole-genome copy number variation analysis of the fetus showed no abnormalities. Whole exome sequencing (WES) and Sanger sequencing validation of the family revealed the fetus carried a c.1374_1383del(p.S459*) heterozygous mutation in the ZBTB18 gene (NM_205768.3), which was neither phenotypically present nor genotypically detected in the parents, suggesting a de novo mutation. Based on the clinical manifestations, the fetus was diagnosed with autosomal dominant intellectual developmental disorder type 22. After genetic counseling, the pregnant woman opted for termination of the pregnancy. This case highlights the correlation between prenatal ultrasonic detection of callosal dysgenesis and lateral ventricular enlargement and intellectual developmental disorders caused by gene mutations. Furthermore, it expands the mutation spectrum of the ZBTB18 gene, thereby facilitating prenatal diagnosis and genetic counseling.

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