1.Novel hormone therapies for advanced prostate cancer: Understanding and countering drug resistance.
Zhipeng WANG ; Jie WANG ; Dengxiong LI ; Ruicheng WU ; Jianlin HUANG ; Luxia YE ; Zhouting TUO ; Qingxin YU ; Fanglin SHAO ; Dilinaer WUSIMAN ; William C CHO ; Siang Boon KOH ; Wei XIONG ; Dechao FENG
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2025;15(9):101232-101232
Prostate cancer is the most prevalent malignant tumor among men, ranking first in incidence and second in mortality globally. Novel hormone therapies (NHT) targeting the androgen receptor (AR) pathway have become the standard of care for metastatic prostate cancer. This review offers a comprehensive overview of NHT, including abiraterone, enzalutamide, apalutamide, darolutamide, and rezvilutamide, which have demonstrated efficacy in delaying disease progression and improving patient survival and quality of life. Nevertheless, resistance to NHT remains a critical challenge. The mechanisms underlying resistance are complex, involving AR gene amplification, mutations, splice variants, increased intratumoral androgens, and AR-independent pathways such as the glucocorticoid receptor, neuroendocrine differentiation, DNA repair defects, autophagy, immune evasion, and activation of alternative signaling pathways. This review discusses these resistance mechanisms and examines strategies to counteract them, including sequential treatment with novel AR-targeted drugs, chemotherapy, poly ADP-ribose polymerase inhibitors, radionuclide therapy, bipolar androgen therapy, and approaches targeting specific resistance pathways. Future research should prioritize elucidating the molecular basis of NHT resistance, optimizing existing therapeutic strategies, and developing more effective combination regimens. Additionally, advanced sequencing technologies and resistance research models should be leveraged to identify novel therapeutic targets and improve drug delivery efficiencies. These advancements hold the potential to overcome NHT resistance and significantly enhance the management and prognosis of patients with advanced prostate cancer.
2.Fluoroscopy-guided anterograde forceps biopsy for diagnosing uretero-ileal neobladder anastomotic stenosis
Yamin QIN ; Yipu LI ; Zhanguo SUN ; Yi FANG ; Xinwei HAN ; Dechao JIAO
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(11):1866-1868
Objective To evaluate the feasibility of fluoroscopy-guided anterograde forceps biopsy for diagnosing uretero-ileal neobladder anastomotic stenosis.Methods Twenty-two patients who underwent Bricker surgery presented with hydronephrosis were selected.Using a catheter-wire technique,percutaneous nephrostomy tract was used to access the uretero-ileal neobladder stric-ture and establish a sheath biopsy channel.Forceps biopsy was performed at the uretero-ileal neobladder anastomotic site,followed by placement of a 10.2F ureteral stent.The technical success rate,complications,biopsy sensitivity,specificity,accuracy were recorded,and preoperative versus postoperative white blood cell counts,creatinine,and urea nitrogen levels were compared.Results The tech-nical success rate was 100%(22/22),with no serious complications,such as ureteral perforation and major bleeding.The accuracy,sensitivity and specificity of the biopsy were 95.45%(21/22),85.71%(6/7)and 100%(15/15),respectively.Preoperative and post-operative white blood cell counts were(9.17±2.16)× 1012/L vs(6.03±1.51)×1012/L,creatinine levels were(219.95±78.47)U/mL vs(78.91±17.23)U/mL,and urea nitrogen levels were(19.85±5.27)U/mL vs(5.95±1.60)U/mL.All three parameters showed statistically significant differences(P<0.05).Conclusion The fluoroscopy-guided anterograde forceps biopsy for diagnosing uretero-ileal neobladder anastomotic stenosis is safe and feasible.
3.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.
4.The research progress of electrospinning technology in the treatment of oral cancer
Xin YAN ; Zhouyan JIA ; Chunlin ZONG ; Lei TIAN ; Dechao LI
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2025;41(1):126-130
Oral cancer(OC)is a common malignant tumor and its incidence and mortality rate is increasing year by year.According to statistics,there are over 500,000 new cases worldwide every year,and most patients face treatment challenges.Electrospinning technology(ES)is a method for preparing nanofibers by driving the polymer in solution to form nanoscale fibers through an electric field.Since its discovery in the 1930s,it has received widespread attention and application.This article reviews the application of ES in the treatment of OC.The principles and preparation process of ES are induced,its application research in treating OC is elaborated,and the challenges faced by ES in OC treatment research are analyzed.Finally,the future development is discussed.
5.The research progress of electrospinning technology in the treatment of oral cancer
Xin YAN ; Zhouyan JIA ; Chunlin ZONG ; Lei TIAN ; Dechao LI
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2025;41(1):126-130
Oral cancer(OC)is a common malignant tumor and its incidence and mortality rate is increasing year by year.According to statistics,there are over 500,000 new cases worldwide every year,and most patients face treatment challenges.Electrospinning technology(ES)is a method for preparing nanofibers by driving the polymer in solution to form nanoscale fibers through an electric field.Since its discovery in the 1930s,it has received widespread attention and application.This article reviews the application of ES in the treatment of OC.The principles and preparation process of ES are induced,its application research in treating OC is elaborated,and the challenges faced by ES in OC treatment research are analyzed.Finally,the future development is discussed.
6.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.
7.Fluoroscopy-guided anterograde forceps biopsy for diagnosing uretero-ileal neobladder anastomotic stenosis
Yamin QIN ; Yipu LI ; Zhanguo SUN ; Yi FANG ; Xinwei HAN ; Dechao JIAO
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(11):1866-1868
Objective To evaluate the feasibility of fluoroscopy-guided anterograde forceps biopsy for diagnosing uretero-ileal neobladder anastomotic stenosis.Methods Twenty-two patients who underwent Bricker surgery presented with hydronephrosis were selected.Using a catheter-wire technique,percutaneous nephrostomy tract was used to access the uretero-ileal neobladder stric-ture and establish a sheath biopsy channel.Forceps biopsy was performed at the uretero-ileal neobladder anastomotic site,followed by placement of a 10.2F ureteral stent.The technical success rate,complications,biopsy sensitivity,specificity,accuracy were recorded,and preoperative versus postoperative white blood cell counts,creatinine,and urea nitrogen levels were compared.Results The tech-nical success rate was 100%(22/22),with no serious complications,such as ureteral perforation and major bleeding.The accuracy,sensitivity and specificity of the biopsy were 95.45%(21/22),85.71%(6/7)and 100%(15/15),respectively.Preoperative and post-operative white blood cell counts were(9.17±2.16)× 1012/L vs(6.03±1.51)×1012/L,creatinine levels were(219.95±78.47)U/mL vs(78.91±17.23)U/mL,and urea nitrogen levels were(19.85±5.27)U/mL vs(5.95±1.60)U/mL.All three parameters showed statistically significant differences(P<0.05).Conclusion The fluoroscopy-guided anterograde forceps biopsy for diagnosing uretero-ileal neobladder anastomotic stenosis is safe and feasible.
8.The role of CB2 in accelerating orthodontic tooth movement
Dengying FAN ; Haoyan ZHAI ; Huijuan LIU ; Yuan ZHAO ; Dongna LI ; Xing QIAO ; Wenjing KANG ; Dechao ZHU ; Chunyan LIU
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2024;59(2):212-218
Objective To explore the effect of cannabinoid receptor 2(CB2)on orthodontic tooth movement(OTM)rate and periodontal tissue reconstruction of pressure area in mice.Methods Thirty CB2-/-male mice and thirty littermate control WT male mice were individually accepted the orthodontic appliance at their age of 6 weeks.The mice were respectively scarified at 3 days,7 days,14 days and 21 days after the operation.Then the tooth movement distance was examined through the stereomicroscope.Hematoxylin-eosin staining was performed to explore the biological responses of periodontium at the distal mesial root pressure area.Anti-tartrate acid phospha-tase staining was performed to calculate the number and distribution of osteoclasts at the distal mesial root pressure area,and MMP-9 was evaluated by immunohistochemistry to examine the number of MMP-9(+)monocytes and multinucleated cells in the same district as the TRAP staining.Results Compared with those WT mice at 3,7,14 and 21 days,OTM distance showed a gradual increased tendency according with experimental time over 21 days.The widths of periodontal ligament on the pressure side were markedly greater in CB2-/-mice than WT mice at 7,14 and 21 days(P<0.000 1).The numbers of TRAP positive osteoclasts were significantly greater in CB2-/-mice than those in WT mice at 14 days of OTM(P<0.001).MMP-9 immunohistochemical staining showed that the number of MMP-9(+)monocytes and multinucleated cells was more in CB2-/-mice than that in WT mice at 14 days of OTM(P<0.05).Conclusion The absence of CB2 accelerates orthodontic tooth movement under or-thodontic force.The absence of CB2 reinforces bone resorption in orthodontic tooth movement compressive area dur-ing orthodontic tooth movement.
9.Expression of allograft inflammatory factor-1 in the testicular model of diabetes mellitus rats
Dechao LI ; Mingjin ZHANG ; Yibi LAN ; Chunlei MA ; Weijin FU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2024;40(1):65-71
Objective To investigate the expression of allograft inflammatory factor-1(AIF-1)in the testicular model of diabetes mellitus(DM)rats as well as its significance.Methods The rat model of DM testis(DMT)was established,which were randomly divided into the DM testis 4-week group(DMT4W),DM testis s 8-week group(DMT8W)and the DM testis 12-week group(DMT12W).The normal control group(NC group)was randomly divided into three subgroups:NC 4-week(NC4W),NC 8-week(NC8W)and NC 12-week(NC12W).The morphologic changes of testis in the different groups was detected by histopathology.The expression of AIF-1 protein was detected by immunohistochemistry.The expression of AIF-1 and NF-κB p65 protein was observed by immunofluorescence.Results The histopathological results suggested that the numbers of spermatogenic cells,sertoli cells,interstitial cells and sperms in the DMT group were significantly decreased,as compared with the NC group.The immunohistochemistry results showed that the expression of AIF-1 protein was significantly increased in the DMT group,as compared with the NC group(P<0.05).The intensity of AIF-1 and NF-κB p65 in the DMT group was significantly increased by immunofluorescence,as compared with the NC group.Conclusion The over expression of AIF-1 protein in DMT tissue suggests that it may play an important role in the pathological process of DMT and may become a new therapeutic target and diagnostic marker in the future.
10.The combined application of topsis method and boston matrix in the analysis of specialized disease structure
Dechao JIANG ; Yuejun HU ; Qiuhong LI ; Yibin YE ; Chenyi ZOU
Modern Hospital 2024;24(7):1039-1043
Objective To make a comprehensive analysis of the index of benefit and medical service ability of disease,and provide references for the operation management of public hospital based on disease.Methods TOPSIS was used to compre-hensively evaluate the income contribution,income structure,daily income,the proportion of operation/grade 4 operation,DRG-CMI and other indexes.According to the Boston matrix,two-dimensional quadrant analysis was carried out to determine the dominant diseases in the operation management.Results Twelve main diseases in a hospital specialty were analyzed,and the comprehensive scores of two dimensions of benefit and medical service ability were formed.According to the scores,a two-dimen-sional quadrant map was drawn,and the characteristics of diseases in each quadrant were summarized to identify the dominant diseases that contribute greatly to the economic operation and technical difficulty evaluation of the specialty.Conclusion The combined application of TOPSIS and Boston matrix in specialty operation analysis can help public hospital to realize the classifica-tion management of disease balancing benefit and difficulty,so as to optimize the disease structure and improve the utilization rate of medical resources.

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