1.An analysis on clinical characteristics and prognosis-related risk factors in patients with drug-induced liver injury
Qian WEI ; Lei LI ; Xiaoqing ZENG ; Abidan Bai He Ti Ya Er ; Jie YIN ; Hong GAO ; Jinsheng GUO
Chinese Journal of Hepatology 2024;32(3):214-221
Objective:To explore the drugs and clinical characteristics causing drug-induced liver injury (DILI) in recent years, as well as identify drug-induced liver failure, and chronic DILI risk factors, in order to better manage them timely.Methods:A retrospective investigation and analysis was conducted on 224 cases diagnosed with DILI and followed up for at least six months between January 2018 and December 2020. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to identify risk factors for drug-induced liver failure and chronic DILI.Results:Traditional Chinese medicine (accounting for 62.5%), herbal medicine (accounting for 84.3% of traditional Chinese medicine), and some Chinese patent medicines were the main causes of DILI found in this study. Severe and chronic DILI was associated with cholestatic type. Preexisting gallbladder disease, initial total bilirubin, initial prothrombin time, and initial antinuclear antibody titer were independent risk factors for DILI. Prolonged time interval between alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) falling from the peak to half of the peak (T 0.5ALP and T 0.5ALT) was an independent risk factor for chronic DILI [area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC)?=?0.787, 95%CI: 0.697~0.878, P ?0.001], with cutoff values of 12.5d and 9.5d, respectively. Conclusion:Traditional Chinese medicine is the main contributing cause of DILI. The occurrence risk of severe DILI is related to preexisting gallbladder disease, initial total bilirubin, prothrombin time, and antinuclear antibodies. T 0.5ALP and T 0.5ALT can be used as indicators to predict chronic DILI.
2.Expression, purification and biological characterization of recombinant human tau441 (P301S)
Jialong JIANG ; Zhenwu LIU ; Ziqi WANG ; Zhongliang NIE ; Peiyun LI ; He WANG ; Ying ZHANG ; Jinsheng HE ; Tao HONG
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2021;35(5):543-547
Objective:To preliminarily disclose the biological properties of recombinant human tau441 (P301S) protein, such as aggregation, antigenicity and immunogenicity.Methods:The recombinant plasmid tau441 (P301S) was expressed by prokaryotic expression system and purified by nickel column affinity chromatography. The protein concentrations were determined via BCA kit. The purity of protein was determined by SDS-PAGE gel coomassie brilliant blue staining. Western blot (WB) and negative staining transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were used to identify the recombinant proteins. The antigenicity was detected through indirect enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and the immunogenicity was detected by specific antibody titers of mouse immune serum.Results:The purity of recombinant human tau441 (P301S) was 70%. WB showed specific bands at relative molecular mass (Mr.×10 3) 64 and higher relative molecular mass. Negative staining TEM showed that tau441 (P301S) was aggregated, and the area was significantly larger than tau wild-type control protein (t=6.439, P=0.003). After 9 days of incubation at 4 ℃, tau441 (P301S) formed obvious fibrotic structure. Indirect ELISA result showed that tau441 (P301S) could be recognized by anti-tau monoclonal antibody HT7 (1∶80 000). The specific antibody titer of the immunized serum was 1∶128 000 and WB showed that the immunized serum recognized the brain lysate extract of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) transgenic mice. Conclusions:The recombinant human tau441 (P301S) protein had the characteristics of enhanced aggregation in vitro, but its antigenicity and immunogenicity were not changed.
3.Application of adjuvant skin-marker positioning in overweight patients with thoracic and abdominal tumors
Jiandong WU ; Xiuying CHEN ; Jinsheng HONG ; Yinghui WU ; Longjian CHEN ; Weikang HUANG ; Wangui XUE ; Bin WU
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2020;29(12):1091-1095
Objective:To investigate whether adjuvant skin-marker positioning can decrease the set-up errors in overweight patients with thoracic and abdominal tumors.Methods:A total of 60 overweight patients with thoracic and abdominal tumors treated with radiotherapy in the First Affiliated of Fujian Medical University between January 2018 and December 2018 were randomly divided into two groups. In group A, conventional skin-marker positioning was adopted. In group B, conventional skin-marker positioning combined with adjuvant skin-marker position was employed. All patients were immobilized with thermoplastic positioning body membrane with head-body plate fixation. The set-up errors in the right-left, head-foot and dorsoventral directions were obtained from cone-beam CT (CBCT) scan system before radiation delivery. The set-up errors were statistically compared between two groups by using t-test. Results:In group A, the set-up errors in the right-left, head-foot and dorsoventral directions were (4.47±2.91) mm, (5.43±2.61) mm and (3.87±2.40) mm, significantly higher compared with (2.97±1.68) mm, (3.21±1.62) mm and (2.59±1.57) mm, respectively (all P<0.001). Conclusion:Adjuvant skin-marker positioning method can reduce the set-up errors and enhance the positioning repeatability in overweight patients with thoracic and abdominal tumors receiving radiotherapy.
4. The efficacy of gradeⅡ glioma with postoperative intensity modulated radiotherapy
Shan LI ; Xuezheng WANG ; Yanbin CHEN ; Zanyi WU ; Hairong ZHANG ; Jiang ZENG ; Chuanshu CAI ; Weijian ZHANG ; Li SU ; Jinsheng HONG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2020;40(2):112-115
Objective:
To retrospectively analyze the efficacy and prognostic factors of postoperative intensity modulated radiotherapy for grade Ⅱ gliomas.
Methods:
Retrospective analysis was conducted on patients with postoperative grade Ⅱ glioma in our hospital from Jan. 2010 to Dec. 2018. The primary endpoint was progression-free survival, and the secondary endpoint was overall survival. Correlative analyses of prognosis by age, gender, initial resection status, the maximum diameter of the lesions, bi-hemisphere, astrocytoma, chemoradiation, adjuvant chemotherapy were conducted.
Results:
A total of 109 cases with grade Ⅱ glioma were enrolled. The follow-up rate was 91.75%, including 10 cases dead and 27 relapsed. There were 24 cases (88.9%) of in-field failure, and 3 cases (11.1%) of out-field failure. 14 cases of recurrence occurred in 81 cases of total resection group, accounting for 17.3%, and 13 in 28 cases of subtotal resection group, accounting for 46.4%. The recurrence rate in the subtotal resection group was significantly higher than that in the total resection group (
5. Effect of tumor shape and location on lung volume-dose parameters of intensity-modulated radiation therapy for non-small cell lung cancer
Xi ZOU ; Lijing ZHENG ; Jinmei CHEN ; Weijian ZHANG ; Jinsheng HONG ; Feibao GUO ; Chuanshu CAI ; Linyi LAN
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2018;27(8):769-774
Objective:
To evaluate the effect of tumor shape and location on pulmonary dose-volume parameters by intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), aiming to provide a reference basis for establishing limits of the pulmonary dose-volume parameters during IMRT.
Methods:
Clinical data of 208 NSCLC patients undergoing radical IMRT from June 2009 to June 2016 were retrospectively analyzed. According to the tumor shape and location, 208 cases were divided into the vertical bar group (
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Yingru CHEN ; Jinsheng YANG ; Liang WANG ; Yuan WU ; Jianfeng QU
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2017;37(9):991-994
Theof(for short) was officially published as a standard of China Association of Acupuncture and Moxibustion in 2015. From the purpose, methodology, scope, indication, recommended protocol, etc., this was explained to provide convenience for clinical use of acupuncturists. Thiswas developed based oncomprehensive search of literature regarding acupuncture for periarthritis of shoulder, the adoption of best evidence, expert experience, patient value across the world, methods of evidence quality and GRADE, references of clinical experience of famous acupuncturists in the ancient and modern time and expert consensus in the national level, which was hoped to provide solid evidence of acupuncture clinical treatment for periarthritis of shoulder to ensure the safety and effectiveness. In this, the stage-by-stage treatment principle of acupuncture for periarthritis of shoulder was recommended. In the acute stage, the treatment aim was to relieve the pain, and distal acupoints along the meridians were selected with strong stimulation; the local acupoints were combined. In the chronic stage and rehabilitation stage, the treatment aim was to improve the dysfunction of shoulder joint, and acupuncture treatment was based on syndrome differentiation of etiology and meridian; the local acupoints were mainly selected, combined with acupoints based on etiology and acupoints along meridians.
7.Effect of tumor volume on pulmonary dose-volume parameter by intensity-modulated radiation therapy in non-small cell lung cancer
Xi ZOU ; Jinmei CHEN ; Jinsheng HONG ; Feibao GUO ; Linzhen LAN ; Weijian ZHANG
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2017;42(4):413-418
Objective:To explore the effectof tumor volume on pulmonary dose-volume parameters by intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC),and to provide a basis for pulmonary dose parameters in IMRT treatment.Methods:A total of 204 patients with NSCLC received IMRT were retrospectively analyzed from June,2009 to October,2013.The prescribed dose of planning target volume (PTV) for primary tumor was 60-66Gy (2.00-2.25 Gy,27-33 times in all).The fractional volume percent of the lung received a dose >5 or 20 Gy (V5,V20),and absolute volume of lung received a dose <5 Gy (AVS5).The mean lung dose (MLD) in normal tissues were analyzed.Regression model curve was used to analyze them along with the change of primary tumor volume.Results:With the increase in lung tumor volume,the V5,V20 and MLD presented quadratic equation curve,and AVS5 presented logarithmic equation.When the tumor volume,less than a certain value (294.6,283.2,304.9 cm3,respectively),the V5,V20 and MLD increased with tumor size and presented an increased quadratic curve;when the tumor volume was higher than a certain value (294.6,283.2,304.9 cm3 respectively),the V5,V20 and MLD was declined.The AVS5 was declined in a logarithmic curve along with the increase of tumor volume.Conclusion:With the increase in lung tumor volume,the change in rule ofV5,V20,MLD and AVS5 is not completely equivalent.When the tumor volume exceeds a certain boundary value (about 300 cubic centimeter),the corresponding tumor diameter is about 7-8 cm.In addition to the focus on pulmonary V5,V20 and MLD,we should also pay more attention to AVS5 restrictions in establishment ofIMRT in NSCLC.
8.The efficacy of high-grade glioma postoperative IMRT based on MRI-guiding target delineation
Shan LI ; Weijian ZHANG ; Chuanshu CAI ; Jun CHEN ; Hairong ZHANG ; Jinsheng HONG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2017;37(10):767-770
Objective To analyze the efficacy and prognostic factors of postoperative radiotherapy for high grade gliomas based on MRI guided target delineation. Methods Retrospective analysis was conducted on 111 patients with high-grade gliomas from October 2010 to December 2015. The patients were treated with IMRT in combination with temozolomide guided by MRI-CT fusion technique after target delineation at preoperation, postoperation ( < 72 h ) and before radiotherapy. The survival rate was calculated by K-M method. The analyses of single factor and multiple factor, ranging from the patients′age, gender, pathological grade, number of lesions, multiple lobes, tumour crossing the midline,epilepsy, the maximum diameter of the lesions, adjuvant chemotherapy and other factors on prognosis were conducted with Log-Rank test and COX regression analysis. Results A total of 111 patients met the criteria for admission, and the overall follow-up rate was 94. 6%. The survival rates of 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5- year were 81. 6%, 54. 2%, 39. 1%, 25. 4%, 15. 5%, respectively. The median survival time was 38 months. The single factor analysis showed that pathological grading (χ2 =5. 549, P<0. 05), age (χ2 =6. 393, P<0. 05), preoperative tumor maximum diameter (χ2 =4. 555, P<0. 05) and adjuvant chemotherapy (χ2 =4. 965, P <0. 05 ) were correlated with on the survival rate, while multivariate analysis showed that pathological grade Ⅲ, younger age, preoperative tumor with size smaller contributed to the good prognosis (Wald=4. 784, 4. 560, 5. 859, P<0. 05). Conclusions High grade gliomas after operation by MRI-CT fusion technique in preoperative and postoperative 72 h and MRI before radiotherapy guided by radiotherapy, for intensity-modulated radiotherapy combined with temozolomide chemotherapy, can obtain better efficacy. The grade Ⅲ of glioma, <50 years old, the maximum diameter of the tumor <6 cm, the adjuvant chemotherapy may have the better prognosis.
9. Calculating the Hausdorff distance based on the scripting in RayStation treatment planning system
Feibao GUO ; Chuanshu CAI ; Weijian ZHANG ; Jinsheng HONG ; Linzhen LAN ; Xiuying CHEN
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2017;39(12):942-945
Objective:
To calculate out the Hausdorff distance based on the scripting in RayStation treatment planning system, which was then applied in measuring the deformation error of brain stem during image automatic registration between CT and MR.
Methods:
Scripting was edited in RayStation system (version 4.7) by using IronPython. The set of point coordinates on the contour of any two region of interest (ROI) had been found firstly, then the Hausdorff distance between the two point sets was calculated out. A graphical user interface (GUI) was designed by using XAML to acquire the visualized output of Hausdorff distance. GUI appeared when the script was run, where two ROIs was selected, then the corresponding Hausdorff distance and the running time were displayed by pressing the "Calculate" button.
Results:
The mean Hausdorff distance of brain stem in 20 patients with head and neck neoplasms was 1.20 cm while the mean elapsed time was 11.01s.
Conclusions
Hausdorff distance of any two ROIs can be calculated out by using the developed method. GUI is designed to realize the visual interaction with RayStation system. Therefore, the RayStation system satisfies the demands of Hausdorff distance calculation in both clinical and research work.
10.Analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds by Specific Carbon Stable Isotope
Jiani WANG ; Han ZHANG ; Zhenyu HONG ; Hui XU ; Xian ZHANG ; Jinsheng CHEN
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2016;44(9):1342-1347
Theδ13 C values of volatile organic compounds ( VOCs) in various emission sources and ambient air were analyzed by using thermal desorption coupled with gas chromatography and isotope ratio mass. The lowest sample concentration and peak shape quality needed for high precision and accurate analysis were investigated. Fuel evaporation ( gasoline and diesel) , vehicle exhaust, solvent evaporation, dining fumes and ambient air of different functional zones of Xiamen city were collected using Tenax TA tube, and the significant differences in δ13 C values of VOCs between these sources were observed. The δ13 C value of gasoline exhaust ( 97 # ) was heavier (-25 . 84‰) than that of dining fumes (-30 . 26‰) and theδ13 C values of fuel evaporation were heavier than that of vehicle exhaust after combustion. The average δ13 C value of atmospheric VOCs in Xiamen was at the level of -27 . 03‰ to -25 . 40‰, which was close to the δ13 C value of the evaporation and exhaust of gasoline and diesel, indicating that the VOCs in the atmosphere of Xiamen was highly influenced by transportation related sources.

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