1.Functions and mechanisms of Zn2+-dependent histone deacetylase in plant responses to abiotic stress.
Ming WEI ; Meng ZHAO ; Xinrui WU ; Guoqiang WU
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2025;41(2):491-509
The HDAs (a subfamily of histone deacetylases), a class of Zn2+-dependent histone deacetylases, are highly homologous to the reduced potassium dependency 3 (RPD3) in yeast. HDAs extensively regulate chromosome stability, gene transcription, and protein activity by catalyzing the removal of acetyl group from histone and non-histone lysine residues. HDA-mediated deacetylation is essential for plant growth, development, and responses to abiotic stress. We review the research progress in HDAs regarding the discovery, structures, classification, deacetylation process, and roles in regulating plant responses to abiotic stress. Furthermore, this paper prospects the future research on HDAs, aiming to provide theoretical support for the research on epigenetic regulation mediated by HDAs.
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2.Biocompatibility of poly(vinylidene fluoride)piezoelectric bionic periosteum prepared by electrospinning
Shuai ZHAO ; Dongyao LI ; Suiyan WEI ; Yijing CAO ; Yan XU ; Guoqiang XU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(4):730-737
BACKGROUND:Our previous studies have found that poly(vinylidene fluoride)bionic periosteum prepared by electrospinning has good cytocompatibility,but its biocompatibility is unknown. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the biocompatibility of poly(vinylidene fluoride)bionic periosteum doped with Zn2+and Mg2+. METHODS:Poly(vinylidene fluoride),poly(vinylidene fluoride)bionic periosteum doped with 1%Zn2+,doped with 1%Mg2+,and doped with 1%(Zn2++Mg2+)were prepared by electrospinning to make bionic periosteum extract.SD rats were selected as the experimental subjects for hemolysis test,short-term systemic toxicity test,and heat source test.Guinea pigs were selected as the experimental subjects for skin sensitization test.The biocompatibility of bionic periosteum of four groups was tested. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The hemolysis test results showed that the hemolysis rates of 1%Zn2+poly(vinylidene fluoride),1%Mg2+poly(vinylidene fluoride),1%Zn2++1%Mg2+poly(vinylidene fluoride)bionic periosteum and poly(vinylidene fluoride)extract were(0.130±0.013)%,(0.149±0.020)%,(0.466±0.018)%,and(0.037±0.018)%,respectively,which met the hemocompatibility standard of biomaterials.(2)The results of short-term systemic toxicity test showed that the four groups of bionic periosteal extract had no toxic signs such as body mass reduction,food intake changes,and dyspnea in SD rats,and had no toxic effects on major organs of rats.(3)Heat source test results showed that after intervention with poly(vinylidene fluoride)bionic periosteum doped with 1%Zn2+,doped with 1%Mg2+,and doped with 1%(Zn2++Mg2+),and poly(vinylidene fluoride)bionic periosteum extract,the elevated body temperature values of SD rats were(0.133±0.058),(0.100±0.010),(0.300±0.010),and(0.300±0.017)℃respectively.All were less than 0.6 ℃and the total temperature increase was less than 1.4 ℃.(4)The results of skin sensitization test showed that no erythema or edema was observed under the skin of guinea pigs after the intervention of bionic periosteum extract of four groups.(5)The results showed that poly(vinylidene fluoride)and poly(vinylidene fluoride)bionic periosteum doped with Zn2+and Mg2+had good biocompatibility.
3.Sensitization effect and mechanism of FAP-targeted radioligand therapy combined with immune checkpoint inhibitors on microsatellite stable colorectal cancer
Jianhao CHEN ; Yangfan ZHOU ; Yizhen PANG ; Shan YU ; Hua WU ; Guoqiang SU ; Liang ZHAO ; Haojun CHEN
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2025;45(12):714-719
Objective:To explore the potential of the novel fibroblast activation protein (FAP)-targeted theranostic agent 68Ga/ 177Lu-1, 4, 7, 10-tetraazacyclododecane-1, 4, 7, 10-tetraacetic acid (DOTA)-2P (FAP inhibitor (FAPI)) 2 in microsatellite stable (MSS) colorectal cancer, and to evaluate the efficacy and underlying mechanism of 177Lu-DOTA-2P(FAPI) 2 in combination with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). Methods:This study was a randomized, parallel-group design. DOTA-2P(FAPI) 2 was labeled with 68Ga or 177Lu respectively. The binding performance of DOTA-2P(FAPI) 2 to FAP was validated through in vitro cell experiments. FAP-positive CT26-FAP tumor-bearing mouse model was constructed, and microPET imaging and biodistribution were performed. The in vivo antitumor efficacy was assessed for the 177Lu-DOTA-2P(FAPI) 2 monotherapy, α programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) monotherapy, and the combination of 177Lu-DOTA-2P(FAPI) 2 with αPD-L1 therapy groups. Changes in the tumor microenvironment were analyzed using single-cell RNA sequencing to elucidate the mechanism of the combined treatment. Independent-sample t test was used to analyze data. Survival analysis was performed using the log-rank test. Results:The labeling yields of 68Ga/ 177Lu-DOTA-2P(FAPI) 2 were both >90%, with the radiochemical purities both >95%. In vitro cellular uptake and blocking assays showed that FAPI-46 significantly inhibited the binding of 68Ga-DOTA-2P(FAPI) 2 to FAP in CT26-FAP cells, with the cellular uptake values at 60min of (51.5±0.8)% and (1.0±0.3)%, respectively ( t=102.40, P<0.001). MicroPET imaging showed that the tumor uptake of 68Ga-DOTA-2P(FAPI) 2 remained stable even at 4 h post-injection, with a significantly higher uptake value compared to 68Ga-FAPI-46 ((7.3±1.6) vs (3.7±0.2) percentage activity of injection dose per gram of tissue (%ID/g); t=3.87, P=0.018). The biodistribution results indicated significant tumor uptake of 177Lu-DOTA-2P(FAPI) 2 even at 24 h post-injection ((4.30±0.52)%ID/g). The combination of 177Lu-DOTA-2P(FAPI) 2 and αPD-L1 achieved the 30-day survival rate of 100%, which was significantly superior to that of the control group (saline injection; χ2=9.53, P=0.002). Further mechanistic studies revealed that the combination therapy reprogramed the tumor microenvironment, enhanced anti-tumor intercellular communication, and activated signaling pathways such as Fas-FasL between T cells/natural killer (NK) cells and tumor cells, thereby synergistically inhibiting tumor progression. Conclusions:68Ga/ 177Lu-DOTA-2P(FAPI) 2 exhibits theranostic potential for MSS colorectal cancer. The combination of 177Lu-DOTA-2P(FAPI) 2 with ICIs may significantly prolong survival, demonstrating significant potential for clinical translation.
4.Clinical efficacy of internal decompression based on white matter tract preservation in treatment of malignant middle cerebral artery infarction
Yanli ZHANG ; Menglu LI ; Jiankai ZHAO ; Jingmin DOU ; Fei ZHANG ; Baoming JIA ; Guoqiang FENG ; Hongbin KU
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2025;51(10):596-600
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of internal decompression based on white matter tract preservation in the treatment of malignant middle cerebral artery infarction(MMCAI).Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 54 patients with MMCAI.Patients were divided into a study group(n=26)and a control group(n=28)according to the surgical approach.Patients in the study group underwent preoperative fusion of CT,CTP,DWI,and DTI imaging data within a neuronavigation system.This fusion visualized the spatial relationships between the infarct core(IC),ischemic penumbra,and the corticospinal tract(CST).Subsequently,IC resection combined with decompressive craniectomy(DC)was performed while protecting the CST.Patients in the control group underwent DC alone.Key outcome measures included:changes in fractional anisotropy(FA)within the affected CST projection area at 1 month postoperatively;and 6-month postoperative mRS score,mortality,and surgical complications at 6 months postoperatively.Results At 1 month postoperatively,FA in the affected CST projection area were significantly higher in the study group than in the control group(0.092±0.013 vs.0.082±0.008,P<0.05).At the 6-month follow-up,the postoperative mRS score in the study group was significantly lower than that in the control group[2.3(1.3,4.5)vs.3.9(2.4,5.5),P<0.05]and a lower mortality rate(11.5%vs.39.3%,P<0.05)compared to the control group.However,there were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in the incidence of postoperative intracranial hemorrhage,intracranial infection,or epilepsy(P>0.05).Conclusion Internal decompression based on white matter tract protection combined with DC can reduce mortality and contribute to improving function outcomes in patients with MMCAI.
5.Efficacy analysis of infarct core resection combined with decompressive craniectomy based on corticospinal tract protection for massive cerebral infarction with malignant brain edema
Yanli ZHANG ; Jingmin DOU ; Menglu LI ; Fei ZHANG ; Baoming JIA ; Jiankai ZHAO ; Hongbin KU ; Guoqiang FENG
Chinese Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2025;22(6):383-394
Objective To investigate the effectiveness and safety of infarct core resection combined with decompressive craniectomy(DC)based on corticospinal tract(CST)protection in the treatment of massive cerebral infarction(MCI)with malignant brain edema.Methods This study retrospectively enrolled MCI patients with malignant brain edema who underwent internal decompression combined with DC at Xingtai Central Hospital from January 2021 to June 2024.The enrolled patients were divided into a control group and an experimental group base on the intracranial internal decompression method used.All patients underwent CT perfusion(CTP),CT angiography(CTA),diffusion-weighted imaging(DWI),and diffusion tensor imaging(DTI)within 24 h of admission.Preoperative imaging data was automatically processed using an artificial intelligence diagnostic system.For the experimental group,the imaging data was fused within a neuro-navigation system preoperatively to visualize the spatial relationships between the infarct core,ischemic penumbra,and CST and infarct core resection combined with DC was performed while protecting the CST through neuro-navigation.The control group underwent anterior temporal lobectomy combined with DC.Baseline and clinical data were collected from both groups,including gender,age,smoking history,alcohol consumption history,diabetes,hypertension,hyperlipidemia,hyperhomocysteinemia,atrial fibrillation history,responsible occluded vessel(internal carotid artery,middle cerebral artery),preoperative infarct volume on DWI,preoperative ischemic penumbra volume,preoperative the National Institutes of Health stroke scale(NIHSS)score,time from onset to surgery,intraoperative procedure duration,intraoperative blood loss,preoperative and 1-month postoperative fraction anisotropy(FA)values of the CST on the affected side,modified Rankin scale(mRS)score at 6 months postoperatively,and surgery-related complications within 1 month postoperatively(intracranial hemorrhage[operative site oozing,hemorrhagic transformation]and intracranial infection[surgical incision site infection,empyema,brain abscess,meningitis]).6-month follow-up after surgery were conducted through outpatient visit or telephone calls and prognosis of patients was evaluated using the mRS(with mRS of 0-3 defined as good prognosis,4-6 as poor prognosis,and 6 indicating death).The effectiveness indicators included FA value of the affected CST at 1 month postoperatively,good prognosis rate after surgery at 6 months,and 6-month mortality rate after surgery.The safety indicators included the incidence rates of surgical complications(intracranial hemorrhage and infection)within 1 month postoperatively.Based on preoperative DTI images,all patients were further divided into a CST-intact(infarct core did not invade CST,CST morphology intact or deformed/shifted)and a CST-damaged(infarct core invaded CST,CST disrupted or interrupted)subgroup for analysis.Results A total of 62patients(37 males,25 females,age 49-60 years,mean[55±4]years)were enrolled in this study.With 28 patients in the experimental group and 34 in the control group.(1)No significant differences were found in baseline or clinical data between the experimental and control groups(all P>0.05),and the reoperative FA values of the affected CST were showed no significant differences(P=0.588).(2)The efficacy and safety metrics were evaluated.For the efficacy indices,at 1 month after the surgery,FA values of the affected CST increased significantly compared to preoperative values in both groups(0.409±0.051 vs.0.312±0.052 in the experimental group,and,0.381±0.048 vs.0.319±0.049 in control group;both P<0.05),and the FA value was significantly higher in the experimental group than that in the control group(0.409±0.051 vs.0.381±0.048,P=0.030).At the 6-month follow-ups,the good prognosis rate was significantly higher in the experimental group than that in the control group(39.3%[11/28]vs.14.7%[5/34],P=0.028).No significant difference in the 6-month mortality rate were observed between the two groups(P=0.787).For the safety indices,no significant differences were found in the incidence rates of intracranial hemorrhage or intracranial infection within 1 month postoperatively between the two groups(both P>0.05).(3)For further subgroup analysis,no significant differences were found in baseline or clinical data between the CST-damaged subgroup and the CST-intact subgroup in both the experimental and control groups(all P>0.05).In CST-intact subgroup,FA values of the affected CST increased significantly at 1 month postoperatively compared to preoperatively in the study group(0.428±0.047 vs.0.342±0.045,P<0.05)and the control group(0.401±0.051 vs.0.347±0.048,P<0.05).While in the CST-damaged subgroup,no significant differences were found in FA value of the affected CST 1 month postoperatively compared with that preoperatively in both the experimental and control groups(bothP>0.05).A significantly higher FA values 1 month postoperatively(0.428±0.047 vs.0.401±0.051,P=0.036)and good prognosis rate(9/12 vs.4/16,P=0.020)were observed in the CST-intact subgroup of the experimental group comparing with that of the control group,while there was no statistically significant difference in the 6-month mortality rate between the groups within the CST-intact subgroup(P=1.000).There were no statistically significant differences between the experimental group and the control group in both efficacy and safety indices within the CST-damaged subgroup(all P>0.05).Conclusions Infarct core resection combining DC with CST protection demonstrates superior neurological functional improvement in comparison with anterior temporal lobectomy combining DC in treating MCI with malignant brain edema,particularly for patients with an intact CST before surgery(as indicated in patients'preoperative imaging results).This(infarct core resection combining DC with CST protection)approach does not increase the incidence of surgical complications.Prospective large sample controlled studies are required for further validation.
6.A multicenter clinical study on intramedullary vancomycin injection for preventing periprosthetic joint infection in total knee arthroplasty
Te LIU ; Jun FU ; Shiguang LAI ; Zhuo ZHANG ; Chi XU ; Lei GENG ; Yang LUO ; Peng REN ; Xin ZHI ; Quanbo JI ; Heng ZHANG ; Runkai ZHAO ; Haichao REN ; Ye TAO ; Qingyuan ZHENG ; Zeyu FENG ; Jianfeng YANG ; Yiming WANG ; Pengcheng LI ; Shuai LIU ; Wei CHAI ; Xiang LI ; Huiwu LI ; Xiaogang ZHANG ; Baochao JI ; Xianzhe LIU ; Xinzhan MAO ; Jianbing MA ; Xiangxiang SUN ; Jiying CHEN ; Yonggang ZHOU ; Jinliang WANG ; Weijun WANG ; Guoqiang ZHANG ; Ming NI
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2025;45(12):803-811
Objective:To explore the safety and efficacy of intraosseous regional administration (IORA) of vancomycin for preventing infection in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA).Methods:A total of 124 patients with knee osteoarthritis undergoing TKA between February 2024 and May 2024 at nine hospitals were enrolled. Preoperative infection prophylaxis involved either IORA (0.5 g vancomycin administered via intraosseous regional infusion before incision) or intravenous infusion (1 g vancomycin via peripheral vein). The IORA group included 15 males and 47 females with a median age of 66.5 years (range, 60.0-70.0 years), while the intravenous group included 14 males and 48 females with a median age of 66.0 years (range, 61.8-70.3 years) years. Intraoperative samples were collected including fat and synovium tissues after incision, before prosthesis placement, and after tourniquet release; distal femoral cancellous bone during femoral osteotomy; proximal tibial cancellous bone during tibial osteotomy; proximal intercondylar cancellous bone before prosthesis placement; and peripheral blood from non-infused arms at surgery initiation and after tourniquet release. Vancomycin concentrations were measured using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Vital sign changes were recorded from admission to 5~10 minutes post-IORA (IORA group) or post-incision (intravenous group). Follow-ups were conducted on postoperative day 1 and 3, and at 1 and 3 months, to document complications including IORA-related adverse events, periprosthetic joint infections, surgical site infections, red man syndrome, acute kidney injury, deep vein thrombosis and so on.Results:Vancomycin concentrations in bone, fat, and synovial tissue samples were significantly higher in the IORA group than in the intravenous group ( P<0.05), while vancomycin concentrations in blood samples were significantly lower in the IORA group than in the intravenous group ( P<0.05). Only 7.3%(41/558) of tissue samples in the IORA group had vancomycin concentrations below 2.0 μg/g (the minimum inhibitory concentration of vancomycin against coagulase-negative staphylococcus), compared to 59.3%(331/558) in the intravenous group (χ 2=11.285, P<0.001). In the intravenous group, 16.9%(21/124) of blood samples had vancomycin concentrations exceeding 15.0 mg/L (the threshold associated with a significantly increased risk of nephrotoxicity), while all concentrations in the IORA group were below this threshold, the difference was statistically significant (χ 2=22.943, P<0.001). There were no statistically significant difference ( P>0.05) in vital signs changes before and after vancomycin administration between the two groups. Two patients in the intravenous group experienced incision exudate, while no other related complications occurred in either group. Conclusions:Compared to the traditional intravenous infusion of 1 g vancomycin, intraosseous injection of a low dose (0.5 g) of vancomycin achieves higher local tissue concentrations in the knee joint with a lower incidence of adverse reactions and is safe for infection prophylaxis. Despite guidelines not recommending the routine use of vancomycin for preventing infection after primary TKA, intraosseous injection of 0.5 g vancomycin may be considered intraoperatively for primary TKA in the following scenarios: patients in medical institutions with a high prevalence of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections, patients with potential preoperative MRSA colonization, or patients with cephalosporin allergy.
7.The value of cervical vascular ultrasound combined with transcranial Doppler ultrasound in the diagnosis of collateral circulation in patients with ischemic cerebrovascular disease
BAIQIAN ; Qiang WANG ; Guoqiang ZHAO ; Jinmei MA ; Yumei PARTY
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(5):67-71
Objective:To investigate the application value of cervical vascular ultrasound(CVUS)combined with transcranial Doppler ultrasound(TCD)in the diagnosis of carotid artery stenosis and collateral circulation in patients with ischemic cerebrovascular disease(ICVD).Methods:In this study,86 patients with ICVD admitted to the Cardio-Cerebrovascular Disease Specialist Hospital of Qinghai Province from January 2021 to January 2023 were selected.All patients underwent CVUS,TCD and digital subtraction cranial angiography(DSA)examination,and the diagnosis results of DSA were taken as the gold standard.To observe and compare the diagnostic efficacy of CVUS and TCD alone and combined CVUS and TCD for carotid artery stenosis and collateral circulation in ICVD patients.Results:Among the 86 patients with ICVD,a total of 597 vascular stenoses were detected by DSA examination,424 vascular stenoses were detected by CVUS,388 vascular stenoses were detected by TCD,and 586 vascular stenoses were detected by CVUS combined with TCD.The diagnostic coincidence rates of CVUS and TCD alone detection were 71.02%(424/597)and 64.99%(388/597),respectively,and the diagnostic coincidence rate of the combined detection of the two methods was 98.16%(586/597).The comparison showed that there was no statistically significant difference in the diagnostic coincidence rate of the degree of vascular stenosis between CVUS combined with TCD detection and DSA(P>0.05).Among the 86 patients with ICVD,collateral circulation formation was detected in 69 cases by DSA,in 55 cases by CVUS,in 51 cases by TCD,and in a total of 67 cases by CVUS combined with TCD.There was no significant difference in the detection rate between the combined detection of CVUS and TCD and that of DSA(P>0.05).Through analysis,it was concluded that the diagnostic sensitivity and accuracy of CVUS combined with TCD detection were both higher than those of CVUS and TCD single detection,and the difference was statistically significant(x2=10.180 and 12.204,P<0.05)14.969 and 18.124,P<0.05).The accuracy rate of the combined detection of CVUS and TCD was 96.51%,the sensitivity was 97.10%,and the specificity was 94.12%,which was highly consistent compared with DSA(Kappa value=0.896).Conclusion:CVUS combined with TCD detection has high clinical application value in the diagnosis of carotid artery stenosis and collateral circulation in ICVD patients.The combined detection of the two methods can further improve the diagnostic sensitivity,and the diagnostic accuracy is close to the gold standard,which can provide a reliable reference for clinical rational treatment and improvement of prognosis.
8.A phase Ⅲ clinical study to evaluate the efficacy and safety profile of antaitasvir phosphate combined with yiqibuvir in the treatment of adults with chronic hepatitis C
Lai WEI ; Jia SHANG ; Xuan AN ; Guoqiang ZHANG ; Yujuan GUAN ; Hongxin PIAO ; Jinglan JIN ; Lang BAI ; Xingxiang YANG ; Daokun YANG ; Xinhua LUO ; Shufang YUAN ; Yingren ZHAO ; Yingjie MA ; Guangming LI ; Feng LIN ; Xiaoping WU ; Jiawei GENG ; Guizhou ZOU ; Jiabao CHANG ; Zuojiong GONG ; Xiaorong MAO ; Jing ZHU ; Wentao GUO ; Qingwei HE ; Lin LUO ; Yulei ZHUANG ; Hongming XIE ; Yingjun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatology 2025;33(6):560-569
Objective:To assess the efficacy and safety profile of antaitasvir phosphate combined with yiqibuvir in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C (CHC) of various genotypes, without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis.Methods:394 cases with CHC from 22 centers were collected from October 2021 to April 2023. They were randomly assigned to receive either the experimental drugs (antaitasvir phosphate 100 mg+yiqibuvir 600 mg) or placebo treatment in a 3∶1 ratio. The patients were administered drugs once a day for 12 consecutive weeks, and then followed up for 24 weeks after treatment cessation. All subjects were unblinded at the four-week follow-up following drug discontinuation, with the experimental drug group continuing to complete subsequent post-discontinuation follow-up. The placebo group was switched to receive the experimental drugs for a repeated 12-week treatment period and followed up for another 24 weeks after discontinuation of the drug (placebo delayed treatment phase).The sustained virologic response rate (SVR12) was observed for subjects in the double-blind phase and the placebo delayed-treatment phase at 12 weeks after treatment cessation.Virological resistance analysis was performed on subjects who failed treatment. The primary efficacy endpoint was SVR12. The number and percentage of subjects who achieved "HCV RNA
9.Efficacy analysis of infarct core resection combined with decompressive craniectomy based on corticospinal tract protection for massive cerebral infarction with malignant brain edema
Yanli ZHANG ; Jingmin DOU ; Menglu LI ; Fei ZHANG ; Baoming JIA ; Jiankai ZHAO ; Hongbin KU ; Guoqiang FENG
Chinese Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2025;22(6):383-394
Objective To investigate the effectiveness and safety of infarct core resection combined with decompressive craniectomy(DC)based on corticospinal tract(CST)protection in the treatment of massive cerebral infarction(MCI)with malignant brain edema.Methods This study retrospectively enrolled MCI patients with malignant brain edema who underwent internal decompression combined with DC at Xingtai Central Hospital from January 2021 to June 2024.The enrolled patients were divided into a control group and an experimental group base on the intracranial internal decompression method used.All patients underwent CT perfusion(CTP),CT angiography(CTA),diffusion-weighted imaging(DWI),and diffusion tensor imaging(DTI)within 24 h of admission.Preoperative imaging data was automatically processed using an artificial intelligence diagnostic system.For the experimental group,the imaging data was fused within a neuro-navigation system preoperatively to visualize the spatial relationships between the infarct core,ischemic penumbra,and CST and infarct core resection combined with DC was performed while protecting the CST through neuro-navigation.The control group underwent anterior temporal lobectomy combined with DC.Baseline and clinical data were collected from both groups,including gender,age,smoking history,alcohol consumption history,diabetes,hypertension,hyperlipidemia,hyperhomocysteinemia,atrial fibrillation history,responsible occluded vessel(internal carotid artery,middle cerebral artery),preoperative infarct volume on DWI,preoperative ischemic penumbra volume,preoperative the National Institutes of Health stroke scale(NIHSS)score,time from onset to surgery,intraoperative procedure duration,intraoperative blood loss,preoperative and 1-month postoperative fraction anisotropy(FA)values of the CST on the affected side,modified Rankin scale(mRS)score at 6 months postoperatively,and surgery-related complications within 1 month postoperatively(intracranial hemorrhage[operative site oozing,hemorrhagic transformation]and intracranial infection[surgical incision site infection,empyema,brain abscess,meningitis]).6-month follow-up after surgery were conducted through outpatient visit or telephone calls and prognosis of patients was evaluated using the mRS(with mRS of 0-3 defined as good prognosis,4-6 as poor prognosis,and 6 indicating death).The effectiveness indicators included FA value of the affected CST at 1 month postoperatively,good prognosis rate after surgery at 6 months,and 6-month mortality rate after surgery.The safety indicators included the incidence rates of surgical complications(intracranial hemorrhage and infection)within 1 month postoperatively.Based on preoperative DTI images,all patients were further divided into a CST-intact(infarct core did not invade CST,CST morphology intact or deformed/shifted)and a CST-damaged(infarct core invaded CST,CST disrupted or interrupted)subgroup for analysis.Results A total of 62patients(37 males,25 females,age 49-60 years,mean[55±4]years)were enrolled in this study.With 28 patients in the experimental group and 34 in the control group.(1)No significant differences were found in baseline or clinical data between the experimental and control groups(all P>0.05),and the reoperative FA values of the affected CST were showed no significant differences(P=0.588).(2)The efficacy and safety metrics were evaluated.For the efficacy indices,at 1 month after the surgery,FA values of the affected CST increased significantly compared to preoperative values in both groups(0.409±0.051 vs.0.312±0.052 in the experimental group,and,0.381±0.048 vs.0.319±0.049 in control group;both P<0.05),and the FA value was significantly higher in the experimental group than that in the control group(0.409±0.051 vs.0.381±0.048,P=0.030).At the 6-month follow-ups,the good prognosis rate was significantly higher in the experimental group than that in the control group(39.3%[11/28]vs.14.7%[5/34],P=0.028).No significant difference in the 6-month mortality rate were observed between the two groups(P=0.787).For the safety indices,no significant differences were found in the incidence rates of intracranial hemorrhage or intracranial infection within 1 month postoperatively between the two groups(both P>0.05).(3)For further subgroup analysis,no significant differences were found in baseline or clinical data between the CST-damaged subgroup and the CST-intact subgroup in both the experimental and control groups(all P>0.05).In CST-intact subgroup,FA values of the affected CST increased significantly at 1 month postoperatively compared to preoperatively in the study group(0.428±0.047 vs.0.342±0.045,P<0.05)and the control group(0.401±0.051 vs.0.347±0.048,P<0.05).While in the CST-damaged subgroup,no significant differences were found in FA value of the affected CST 1 month postoperatively compared with that preoperatively in both the experimental and control groups(bothP>0.05).A significantly higher FA values 1 month postoperatively(0.428±0.047 vs.0.401±0.051,P=0.036)and good prognosis rate(9/12 vs.4/16,P=0.020)were observed in the CST-intact subgroup of the experimental group comparing with that of the control group,while there was no statistically significant difference in the 6-month mortality rate between the groups within the CST-intact subgroup(P=1.000).There were no statistically significant differences between the experimental group and the control group in both efficacy and safety indices within the CST-damaged subgroup(all P>0.05).Conclusions Infarct core resection combining DC with CST protection demonstrates superior neurological functional improvement in comparison with anterior temporal lobectomy combining DC in treating MCI with malignant brain edema,particularly for patients with an intact CST before surgery(as indicated in patients'preoperative imaging results).This(infarct core resection combining DC with CST protection)approach does not increase the incidence of surgical complications.Prospective large sample controlled studies are required for further validation.
10.Sensitization effect and mechanism of FAP-targeted radioligand therapy combined with immune checkpoint inhibitors on microsatellite stable colorectal cancer
Jianhao CHEN ; Yangfan ZHOU ; Yizhen PANG ; Shan YU ; Hua WU ; Guoqiang SU ; Liang ZHAO ; Haojun CHEN
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2025;45(12):714-719
Objective:To explore the potential of the novel fibroblast activation protein (FAP)-targeted theranostic agent 68Ga/ 177Lu-1, 4, 7, 10-tetraazacyclododecane-1, 4, 7, 10-tetraacetic acid (DOTA)-2P (FAP inhibitor (FAPI)) 2 in microsatellite stable (MSS) colorectal cancer, and to evaluate the efficacy and underlying mechanism of 177Lu-DOTA-2P(FAPI) 2 in combination with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). Methods:This study was a randomized, parallel-group design. DOTA-2P(FAPI) 2 was labeled with 68Ga or 177Lu respectively. The binding performance of DOTA-2P(FAPI) 2 to FAP was validated through in vitro cell experiments. FAP-positive CT26-FAP tumor-bearing mouse model was constructed, and microPET imaging and biodistribution were performed. The in vivo antitumor efficacy was assessed for the 177Lu-DOTA-2P(FAPI) 2 monotherapy, α programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) monotherapy, and the combination of 177Lu-DOTA-2P(FAPI) 2 with αPD-L1 therapy groups. Changes in the tumor microenvironment were analyzed using single-cell RNA sequencing to elucidate the mechanism of the combined treatment. Independent-sample t test was used to analyze data. Survival analysis was performed using the log-rank test. Results:The labeling yields of 68Ga/ 177Lu-DOTA-2P(FAPI) 2 were both >90%, with the radiochemical purities both >95%. In vitro cellular uptake and blocking assays showed that FAPI-46 significantly inhibited the binding of 68Ga-DOTA-2P(FAPI) 2 to FAP in CT26-FAP cells, with the cellular uptake values at 60min of (51.5±0.8)% and (1.0±0.3)%, respectively ( t=102.40, P<0.001). MicroPET imaging showed that the tumor uptake of 68Ga-DOTA-2P(FAPI) 2 remained stable even at 4 h post-injection, with a significantly higher uptake value compared to 68Ga-FAPI-46 ((7.3±1.6) vs (3.7±0.2) percentage activity of injection dose per gram of tissue (%ID/g); t=3.87, P=0.018). The biodistribution results indicated significant tumor uptake of 177Lu-DOTA-2P(FAPI) 2 even at 24 h post-injection ((4.30±0.52)%ID/g). The combination of 177Lu-DOTA-2P(FAPI) 2 and αPD-L1 achieved the 30-day survival rate of 100%, which was significantly superior to that of the control group (saline injection; χ2=9.53, P=0.002). Further mechanistic studies revealed that the combination therapy reprogramed the tumor microenvironment, enhanced anti-tumor intercellular communication, and activated signaling pathways such as Fas-FasL between T cells/natural killer (NK) cells and tumor cells, thereby synergistically inhibiting tumor progression. Conclusions:68Ga/ 177Lu-DOTA-2P(FAPI) 2 exhibits theranostic potential for MSS colorectal cancer. The combination of 177Lu-DOTA-2P(FAPI) 2 with ICIs may significantly prolong survival, demonstrating significant potential for clinical translation.

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