1.Novel therapeutic advances for uveal melanoma
Xiaodie LI ; Chaoqun LIU ; Xiaojuan CHENG ; Yuhan SHANG ; Ruixue REN ; Yulu HE ; Xiaoli YANG
International Eye Science 2026;26(5):823-830
Uveal melanoma(UM)is the most common primary intraocular malignancy in adults, characterized by high invasiveness and unique metastatic biological features. Although local treatments(such as proton beam therapy and brachytherapy)can effectively control the primary lesion, approximately 50% of patients eventually develop distant metastasis, with the liver being the primary target organ(occurring in 90% of cases). This highlights a paradigm shift in treatment focus from mere local control to systemic prevention and management. For metastatic UM(mUM), current treatment strategies encompass biomarker-guided molecular targeted therapy, immunotherapy(including Tebentafusp, vaccines, and oncolytic virus therapy), and liver-directed therapy. Focusing on the synergy between local and systemic prevention and control, this article systematically elaborates on the precision local treatment for primary UM, the decision-making pathway for systemic treatment of metastatic UM based on molecular subtyping, the integration of local and systemic therapies for liver metastases, and the translational value of nanomedicine in addressing therapeutic bottlenecks. It provides insights for optimizing clinical management of mUM and developing novel therapeutic strategies.
2.Characteristics of brain glymphatic system changes in patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment based on perivascular spaces and DTI-ALPS index assessment
Xiaoqin CHENG ; Guoqiang FEI ; Shen ZHAO ; Rui HUA ; Feng SHI ; Xiaoli PAN ; Ziyi HE ; Sirui LIU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2026;33(3):479-485
Objective To explore the characteristics and correlation between perivascular spaces (PVS) and diffusion tensor image analysis along perivascular spaces (DTI-ALPS) index in patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI). Methods A retrospective study was conducted on a total of 118 participants, including cognitive normal (CN) healthy controls and aMCI patients, recruited from the Department of Neurology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University from September 2020 to September 2022. All participants underwent structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI). An automatic segmentation algorithm was used to quantify PVS metrics in the brain, and DTI-ALPS index was calculated based on DTI. Differences in DTI-ALPS index and PVS metrics between the CN and aMCI groups were compared. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify independent factors influencing aMCI. Correlation analysis was performed to assess relationships among DTI-ALPS index, PVS metrics, and cognitive scores. Results A total of 80 CN healthy controls and 38 aMCI patients were included. The DTI-ALPS index was significantly lower in the aMCI group compared with the CN group (1.28±0.18 vs 1.37±0.21, P=0.018), while differences in PVS metrics between groups were not statistically significant. Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that DTI-ALPS index was an independent factor affecting aMCI (OR=0.097, 95%CI 0.011–0.833, P=0.033). Correlation analysis revealed a positive relationship between DTI-ALPS index and MMSE score (r=0.210, P=0.023) as well as PVS length in the centrum semiovale (r=0.216, P=0.019). Conclusions The DTI-ALPS index may serve as an imaging biomarker for identifying early cognitive impairment, and patients with aMCI exhibit abnormal DTI-ALPS indices, suggesting that brain glymphatic system dysfunction may occur prior to morphological changes.
3.LSS deficiency ameliorates MASLD by downregulating NPC1L1 and activating the CD36/TLR4/JNK pathway
Zihan WANG ; Hongmei BAI ; Qingya HE ; Wenjing ZHOU ; Jian ZHONG ; Xiaoli JIANG ; Sumei ZHANG ; Shengquan ZHANG
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(5):812-818
ObjectiveTo investigate whether intestinal deficiency of lanosterol synthase (LSS), a key enzyme in cholesterol synthesis, influences the progression of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) by regulating intestinal cholesterol absorption and immune response. MethodsLSS heterozygous knockout (LSS+/-) mice and wild-type (WT) controls were generated using CRISPR/Cas9 technology and fed either a high-fat diet (HFD) or regular chow (CHOW). The model was validated by genotyping. Hepatic steatosis was assessed by HE and oil red O staining. Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the localization and expression of NPC1L1 and CD36 proteins in the intestine. Western blot analysis was performed to measure JNK phosphorylation and TLR4 protein levels in intestinal tissues. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) was employed to examine the mRNA expression of TLR4 and IL-6. ResultsLSS+/- mice were successfully validated by genotyping and reduced intestinal LSS protein expression. HE and oil red O staining of liver sections showed that, compared with WT mice fed a CHOW diet, WT mice fed a HFD exhibited a marked increase in hepatic lipid vacuoles. In contrast, compared with HFD-fed WT mice, HFD-fed LSS+/- mice displayed significantly attenuated hepatic lipid deposition and reduced serum ALT levels (P<0.05). Immunohistochemical analysis revealed that, compared with WT mice, the expression of the cholesterol absorption protein NPC1L1 in the intestinal villi of LSS+/- mice was downregulated under both CHOW and HFD conditions (PHFD<0.001). Conversely, the expression of the fatty acid transporter CD36 was upregulated in the intestines of LSS+/- mice (PCHOW<0.05, PHFD<0.01). Western blot analysis demonstrated that, compared with WT mice, TLR4 protein expression in the intestines of LSS+/- mice significantly increased under both CHOW and HFD conditions (both P<0.05). JNK phosphorylation level was significantly elevated in LSS+/- mice under CHOW condition (both P<0.05). Under HFD condition, total JNK protein expression increased, but its phosphorylation level showed no significant change. qPCR analysis showed that, compared with WT mice, the mRNA levels of TLR4 (PCHOW<0.01, PHFD<0.000 1) and IL-6 (PCHOW<0.001, PHFD<0.01) were significantly upregulated in the intestines of LSS+/-mice. ConclusionLSS deficiency counteracts hepatic lipid deposition by orchestrating a synergistic reprogramming involving restricted intestinal cholesterol absorption, enhanced fatty acid utilization, and activation of immune pathways, suggesting intestinal LSS as a potential therapeutic target of MASLD.
4.Research progress on dual roles of pathogen recognition receptors in neurotropic virus infection
Yu ZHANG ; Yuantao ZHOU ; Yang XIAO ; Xiaoning LIU ; Xiaoli HE ; Lyuyan TAO ; Li LI
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(5):1257-1262
Neurotropic viruses are a group of viruses that highly sensitive to central nervous system.As the first line of defense against pathogen invasion,the activation of pathogen recognition receptor signaling network in innate immune system plays a"double-edged"role in the process of neurotropic virus infection,which has both antiviral effect and may aggravate virus infection under certain circumstances.This article reviews the research progress on dual roles of pathogen recognition receptors in neurotropic virus infection.
5.Current application status of association rule mining in real-world study on drug safety
Xiaoli XU ; Xinyang WANG ; Jingfei YANG ; Mengjiao HE ; Pengcheng LIU
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2025;34(5):578-588
An overview of the application of association rule mining(ARM)in real-world study(RWD)on drug safety to inform pharmacovigilance real-world data analysis.The applications of ARM in RWD of drug safety were divided into single drug/vaccine signal detection,combined medication risk mining,multidimensional risk factor analysis and adverse drug event occurrence characterization based on passive monitoring data;medication characterization pattern analysis,auxiliary epidemiological study design and risk mining of the whole dataset based on active monitoring data.In general,foreign scholars pay more attention to method rule setting,performance evaluation and application research,while domestic scholars pay more attention to multidimensional risk factor analysis,adverse drug event occurrence pattern,and clinical drug use characteristics research.With the accumulation of medical data and the continuous development of data mining technology,ARM may provide new ideas for RWD on drug safety.
6.Research progress on role of anticoagulant drugs in prevention and treatment of cancer-associated venous thromboembolism
Xiaoli QIN ; Xiurong GAO ; Qin HE ; Zhumei LUO ; Qian JIANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(5):766-772
Cancer-associated venous thromboembolism(CAT)refers to the presence of venous thromboem-bolism including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in patients with malignant cancer.Studies have indicated that CAT has become the second leading cause of death among cancer patients.Similar to other methods used to prevent and treat venous thromboembolism,anticoagulation remains to be the primary approach for CAT.However,the occurrence of CAT is influenced by various factors such as tumor type,staging,complications,treat-ment,and prognosis.This complexity makes the prevention and management of CAT more difficult and challeng-ing.This article reviews the classification of commonly used anticoagulant drugs in clinical practice,emphasizing the current status and advancements in their application for the prevention and treatment of cancer-related venous thromboembolism in order to provide valuable reference for clinical medication.
7.Research progress on dual roles of pathogen recognition receptors in neurotropic virus infection
Yu ZHANG ; Yuantao ZHOU ; Yang XIAO ; Xiaoning LIU ; Xiaoli HE ; Lyuyan TAO ; Li LI
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(5):1257-1262
Neurotropic viruses are a group of viruses that highly sensitive to central nervous system.As the first line of defense against pathogen invasion,the activation of pathogen recognition receptor signaling network in innate immune system plays a"double-edged"role in the process of neurotropic virus infection,which has both antiviral effect and may aggravate virus infection under certain circumstances.This article reviews the research progress on dual roles of pathogen recognition receptors in neurotropic virus infection.
8.Latent profile analysis and its influencing factors of health promotion behavior of patients after PCI
Yuxin LI ; Jijun WU ; Xiaoli ZHONG ; Fangming ZHOU ; Ping DAI ; Yuting FAN ; Lin HE
Modern Clinical Nursing 2025;24(6):32-41
Objective To explore the potential cross-sectional categories of health promotion behaviors in patients after PCI and analyze their influencing factors,so as to provide a reference for formulating targeted interventions to improve health promotion behaviors in patients after PCI.Methods A total of 242 patients who underwent PCI surgery in the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine of a tertiary hospital in Sichuan Province from February to May 2024 were selected by convenience sampling method.The general information questionnaire,the health promotion lifestyle scale,the health literacy scale for patients with chronic diseases,and the perceived social support scale were used to conduct the survey.The potential profile analysis of health promotion behaviors in patients after PCI was carried out,and the influencing factors were explored by univariate analysis and multiple logistic regression analysis.Results A total of 230 patients after PCI completed the study.The results of potential profile analysis showed that the health promotion behaviors of patients after PCI could be divided into three potential profiles:"low health promotion-poor behavior group"(n=71,30.9%),"medium health promotion behavior group"(n=53,23.0%),and"high health promotion-positive behavior group"(n=106,46.1%).Logistic regression analysis showed that medical payment methods,the number of chronic diseases,whether they had received chronic disease-related knowledge guidance,health literacy,and social support were the influencing factors of the potential profile of health promotion behaviors of patients after PCI(all P<0.05).Conclusion The health promotion behaviors of patients after PCI have obvious categorical characteristics.Nursing staff should formulate personalized intervention strategies according to the characteristics and influencing factors of each category,improve the health literacy and comprehension of social support of patients after PCI,and then improve their health promotion behaviors.
9.Research progress on role of anticoagulant drugs in prevention and treatment of cancer-associated venous thromboembolism
Xiaoli QIN ; Xiurong GAO ; Qin HE ; Zhumei LUO ; Qian JIANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(5):766-772
Cancer-associated venous thromboembolism(CAT)refers to the presence of venous thromboem-bolism including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in patients with malignant cancer.Studies have indicated that CAT has become the second leading cause of death among cancer patients.Similar to other methods used to prevent and treat venous thromboembolism,anticoagulation remains to be the primary approach for CAT.However,the occurrence of CAT is influenced by various factors such as tumor type,staging,complications,treat-ment,and prognosis.This complexity makes the prevention and management of CAT more difficult and challeng-ing.This article reviews the classification of commonly used anticoagulant drugs in clinical practice,emphasizing the current status and advancements in their application for the prevention and treatment of cancer-related venous thromboembolism in order to provide valuable reference for clinical medication.
10.Clinical features and prognosis of acute B lymphoblastic leukemia children carrying a TCF3: : PBX1 fusion gene
Lulu HUANG ; Yunyan HE ; Yang LI ; Danna LIN ; Ning LIAO ; Yayun LING ; Lyuhong XU ; Xinyu LI ; Huirong MAI ; Ying WANG ; Wuqing WAN ; Ying LIU ; Yanlai TANG ; Xiaoli ZHANG ; Chuan TIAN ; Xiaofeng LI ; Qiwen CHEN ; Xingjiang LONG ; Liuhua LIAO ; Qiaoru LI ; Jianling CAI ; Zijun ZHEN ; Zhiguang LI ; Keyan YANG ; Qinlong ZHENG ; Lihua YANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2025;40(7):497-502
Objective:To analyze the clinical features and prognosis of acute B lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) children carrying a TCF3: : PBX1 fusion gene and to evaluate the prognostic value of this gene.Methods:Retrospective cohort study.A total of 2 164 B-ALL children aged 0-18 years diagnosed and treated at 19 pediatric centers from October 2016 to June 2022 were enrolled.They were divided into the positive group and the negative group according to whether they carried a TCF3: : PBX1 fusion gene.The clinical characteristics, treatment response, adverse reactions, and prognosis of the 2 groups of patients were analyzed.The rank sum and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used to compare two and more than two groups of numerical variables, respectively.Fisher′s exact test was used to compare categorical variables.Results:Among the 2 164 patients, 116 (5.4%) were TCF3: : PBX1 positive, of which 70 patients were female, accounting for 60.3%.There were 840 female patients in the TCF3: : PBX1-negative group, accounting for 41.0%.There was a significant difference in the ratio of females between the TCF3: : PBX1-positive and TCF3: : PBX1-negative groups ( P<0.001).No significant difference was observed in age of onset between the two groups( P>0.05).The proportion of bone marrow naive cells [54.00 (14.00, 76.50)% vs.29.00 (3.00, 68.00)%], white blood cell counts [25.30 (10.46, 60.94)×10 9/L vs.9.03 (4.38, 30.73)×10 9/L] and hemoglobin counts [82.00(63.00, 101.00) g/L vs.74.00(60.00, 90.00) g/L] in the TCF3: : PBX1-positive group were significantly higher than those in the negative group at the onset (all P<0.05).In terms of treatment response, the proportion of peripheral blood naive cells on Day 8 in the TCF3: : PBX1-positive group was significantly higher than that in the negative group [2.00 (0, 9.00)% vs.0 (0, 2.00)%, P<0.001].The proportion of minimal residual disease <0.1% on Day 15 in the TCF3: : PBX1-positive group was significantly higher than that in the negative group ( P=0.038).There were no significant differences in cumulative recurrence rate, treatment-related mortality (TRM), and overall survival (OS) between the TCF3: : PBX1-positive group and TCF3: : PBX1-negative group (all P>0.05).The cumulative recurrence risk of TCF3: : PBX1-positive patients was 9.646 times higher than that of ETV6: : RUNX1-positive patients with better prognosis( HR=9.646, 95% CI: 1.026-90.700, P=0.047).There were no significant differences in TRM and OS between TCF3: : PBX1-positive and ETV6: : RUNX1-positive patients (all P>0.05).A significant enrichment of PAX5 mutations was detected in TCF3: : PBX1-positive patients.Among the 7 high-risk TCF3: : PBX1-positive patients in a single center, 4 patients had PAX5 mutations, and this proportion was significantly higher than that in other patients ( P<0.001). Conclusions:B-ALL children carrying a TCF3: : PBX1 fusion gene have a high remission rate and good long-term prognosis after intensive chemotherapy.It is suggesting that TCF3: : PBX1-positive B-ALL patients should be rated at intermediate risk to receive intensive chemotherapy.

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