1.Molecular and Phenotypic Characterization of Fluid-Derived Patient-Derived Cell and Organoid Models in Advanced Gastric Cancer
Ye Jin MOON ; Woo Sun KWON ; Chan Hee PARK ; Jinsoo JANG ; Juin PARK ; Byeong Gyu YOON ; Han Byeol MUN ; Namju KIM ; Choong-kun LEE ; Hei Cheul JEUNG ; Su-Jin SHIN ; Tae Soo KIM ; Sun Young RHA
Journal of Gastric Cancer 2026;26(2):260-278
Purpose:
Patient-derived cells (PDCs) and patient-derived organoids (PDOs) are complementary preclinical models widely used in translational cancer research. However, their molecular and functional differences have not been systematically characterized. This study established and analyzed paired PDC and PDO models derived from the same gastric cancer ascites to delineate platform-dependent molecular and functional profiles.
Materials and Methods:
Malignant ascites or pleural fluid obtained from 6 patients with advanced gastric cancer were used to establish paired PDC and PDO models. All pairs underwent comprehensive multi-omics profiling, integrating genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data. Phenotypic characterization included morphological, histological, proliferative, and cell cycle analyses. Drug sensitivity assays were performed using 4 chemotherapeutic agents commonly used to treat gastric cancer.
Results:
The 6 paired PDC and PDO models exhibited distinct morphological characteristics.Whole-genome analyses demonstrated high concordance among primary tumors, PDCs, and PDOs, confirming tumor representation across platforms. Multi-omics profiling identified platform-dependent molecular signatures; PDOs were enriched for extracellular matrix remodeling and stemness, whereas PDCs displayed proliferation- and immune-related signatures. Clinically relevant biomarkers, including HER2 and MET alterations, were concordant with primary tumors. Notably, drug responses differed between platforms and patients, indicating platform-dependent and patient-specific chemosensitivity.
Conclusions
Paired PDC and PDO models derived from the same patients preserved core patient-specific tumor characteristics while exhibiting distinct molecular and functional profiles. These findings underscore the culture platform as a critical determinant of experimental outcomes and therapeutic responses. Therefore, careful selection of an appropriate preclinical model is essential to accurately address biological questions and optimize precision oncology strategies.
2.Differentiating and Treating Neurodermatitis from the Perspective of "Struggle Between Metal and Wood"
Kun YU ; Haiwei HAN ; Qixuan WANG ; Deyou JIANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(19):2130-2134
Based on the theories of the generation and restriction relationships among the five elements and visceral manifestation theory, this paper explores the pathological evolution of the relationship between lung (metal) and liver (wood), in which their physiological state of "restriction without harm" to pathological mutual contention and damage, referred to as "struggle between metal and wood". It is proposed that the core pathogenesis of neurodermatitis lies in the dynamic transformation of metal-wood interaction from mutual coordination to mutual struggle, eventually resulting in reciprocal damage. This pathological evolution accounts for the coexistence of pruritus and lichenification, as well as the chronic and refractory nature of the disease. Treatment should be guided by the principle of regulating and harmonizing between metal and wood. Wood is treated by softening to restore its free coursing, using modified Xiaoyao Powder (逍遥散). Metal is treated by dispersing, descending, moistening, and nourishing to restore its characteristics of clarity, purification, and moistness, using modified Xiebai Powder (泻白散) supplemented with leaf-type herbs and other moistening agents to relieve dryness. When metal becomes depleted and wood withers, accompanied by blood deficiency with wind-dryness, treatment should emphasize the mutual generation between metal and water, and the nourishment of water to moisten wood, using self-formulated Wuzi Chengji Decoction (五子承济汤), so as to reestablish the generation and restriction relationship.
3.Differentiating and Treating Neurodermatitis from the Perspective of "Struggle Between Metal and Wood"
Kun YU ; Haiwei HAN ; Qixuan WANG ; Deyou JIANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(19):2130-2134
Based on the theories of the generation and restriction relationships among the five elements and visceral manifestation theory, this paper explores the pathological evolution of the relationship between lung (metal) and liver (wood), in which their physiological state of "restriction without harm" to pathological mutual contention and damage, referred to as "struggle between metal and wood". It is proposed that the core pathogenesis of neurodermatitis lies in the dynamic transformation of metal-wood interaction from mutual coordination to mutual struggle, eventually resulting in reciprocal damage. This pathological evolution accounts for the coexistence of pruritus and lichenification, as well as the chronic and refractory nature of the disease. Treatment should be guided by the principle of regulating and harmonizing between metal and wood. Wood is treated by softening to restore its free coursing, using modified Xiaoyao Powder (逍遥散). Metal is treated by dispersing, descending, moistening, and nourishing to restore its characteristics of clarity, purification, and moistness, using modified Xiebai Powder (泻白散) supplemented with leaf-type herbs and other moistening agents to relieve dryness. When metal becomes depleted and wood withers, accompanied by blood deficiency with wind-dryness, treatment should emphasize the mutual generation between metal and water, and the nourishment of water to moisten wood, using self-formulated Wuzi Chengji Decoction (五子承济汤), so as to reestablish the generation and restriction relationship.
4.Methylamine Thiocyanate-doped FA 0.8Cs 0.2PbI 2Br Perovskite Sensor for Sensitive and Ultrafast Detection of NO 2 at Room Temperature
Yan-Shang GONG ; Meng-Han ZHAO ; Jian-Kun SUN ; Li-Xue ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2025;53(4):525-534,中插1-中插8
Nitrogen dioxide(NO 2)is a prevalent air pollutant that poses significant threats to the environment and human health,emphasizing the urgent need for high-performance NO 2 sensors for effective environmental monitoring at room temperature.Sensors based on metal halide perovskites have emerged as promising candidates for gas detection at room temperature,but their long-term stability remains a major challenge.In this study,a methylamine thiocyanate(MT)-doped FA 0.8Cs 0.2PbI 2Br(PVK)gas sensor(MT-PVK)was prepared using a simple one-step spin-coating method and ethyl acetate(EA)anti-solvent extraction technique.The crystalline structure,chemical composition,and particle morphology of the MT-PVK thin film were characterized.The MT-PVK thin film was then utilized as a gas sensor for NO 2 detection at room temperature.The results demonstrated that the sensor exhibited outstanding selectivity and reversibility at low concentrations of NO 2 gas,with a detection limit as low as 33 ppb(10-9,nL/L).For 10 ppm(10-6,μL/L)NO 2,the sensor showed rapid response and recovery time of only 1.6 s and 27 s,outperforming most traditional metal oxide NO 2 sensors.Furthermore,compared to the original PVK,the MT molecules significantly enhanced the structural and sensing stability of the MT-PVK sensor under high humidity conditions(55%±5%).These findings suggested that MT-doped FA 0.8Cs 0.2PbI 2Br perovskite gas sensors offered a promising pathway for the development of rapid-response gas sensing technologies suitable for room temperature operation.
5.Determination of Seven Kinds of Haloacetic Acids in Drinking Water by In Situ Derivatization-Headspace Gas Chromatography
Deng-Kun LI ; Han-Qing WANG ; Shu-Lin ZHUANG ; Lei LI ; Yu-Lan YANG ; Dong-Xin JIANG ; Jia-You LU ; Jun LIU
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2025;53(8):1342-1351
Haloacetic acids(HAAs),as a class of disinfection byproducts in drinking water,pose potential threats to human health,so the rapid,accurate and simultaneous detection of HAAs is of great significance for ensuring drinking water safety.Aiming at the challenges in HAAs detection and risk analysis,a novel method for synchronous rapid detection of seven kinds of HAAs in drinking water based on in situ derivatization technology and headspace gas chromatography was developed in this study.Through single-factor optimization experiments,the optimal reaction parameters for in situ derivatization were determined,including the type and dosage of salting-out agent,the acidity of reaction system,the amount of phase transfer catalyst,the dosage of derivatization agent,and the extraction solvent volume.Methodologic validation showed that the seven kinds of HAAs exhibited excellent linear relationships within their respective detection concentration ranges(R2>0.998).The method detection limits(MDLs)ranged from 0.04 to 0.33 μg/L,and the limits of quantification(LOQs)were between 0.14 and 1.34 μg/L.For real water samples,the average spiked recoveries of the seven HAAs ranged from 90.9%to 107.7%,with relative standard deviation(RSDs)between 1.55%and 6.49%,and the HAAs contents in all tested samples were below the limits specified in the Standards for Drinking Water Quality(GB 5749-2022)of China.This method was featured with simple operation,fast analysis speed,high sensitivity,and good accuracy,providing an efficient and reliable technical support for routine monitoring of HAAs contaminants in drinking water and showing promising application value for widespread promotion.
6.Construction of CRMP1 lentiviral interference plasmid and its effect on expression of NLRP3 inflammasome protein in SH-SY5Y cells
Songhao WANG ; Kun QIN ; Yu HAN ; Weiwei ZHANG ; Shaoye XU ; Xiaoyun SHAO
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(2):433-438
Objective:To construct a lentiviral interference plasmid targeting collapse response regulatory protein 1(CRMP1)gene,to establish a human neuroblastoma cell line(SH-SY5Y)with stable CRMP1 knockdown,and to investigate its impact on expression of NLRP3 inflammasome protein.Methods:Double-stranded shRNA was designed and synthesized targeting h-CRMP1 mRNA sequence,and cloned into PLKO.1 vector.Recombinant shCRMP1 plasmids were constructed correctly,which was transfected into HEK-293T cells for lentiviral packaging.Obtained lentivirus supernatant was concentrated and then infected into SH-SY5Y cells.The interference effect of shCRMP1 plasmid and protein expressions of NLRP3 inflammasome components in SH-SY5Y cells were detected by Western blot.Results:DNA sequencing results showed that insertion sequences of recombinant interference plasmids pLKO.1-shCRMP1 were consistent with designed sequences,which confirmed successful construction of shCRMP1 lentivirus interfering plasmids and transfected into HEK-293T cells for lentivirus packaging,and protein level of CRMP1 in HEK-293T cells were decreased.SH-SY5Y cells were infected with lentivirus concentrate obtained from packaging and screened with puromycin.Western blot results showed that shCRMP1 recombinant lentiviral plasmids could significantly down-regulate CRMP1 protein expression in SH-SY5Y cells.It was also found that in SH-SY5Y cell line with stable CRMP1 knockdown,inhibition of CRMP1 expression could effectively inhibit NLRP3 inflammasome activation under MPP+induction.Conclusion:pLKO.1-shCRMP1 lentiviral interfering plas-mids have been successfully constructed,and interference with CRMP1 can inhibit activation of NLRP3 inflammasome in MPP+-in-duced SH-SY5Y cells.This study provides guidance for further research on mechanism of CRMP1 in neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease.
7.Clinicopathological features and prognostic analysis of alpha-fetoprotein-producing gastric cancer
Yu ZHU ; Shuanglin HAN ; Kun GUO ; Li YING
Chinese Journal of Digestion 2025;45(7):450-456
Objective:To explore the clinicopathological features of serum alpha-fetoprotein-producing gastric cancer (AFPGC) and its subtype hepatoid adenocarcinoma of the stomach (HAS), and to analyze the related factors affecting the prognosis of AFPGC and HAS patients.Methods:The clinical data of 91 patients with AFPGC who were admitted to the Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University from February, 2010 to February, 2021 were retrospectively collected. According to the results of hepatoid differentiation, the patients were divided into HAS group (26 cases) and non-HAS group (65 cases). Meanwhile, 130 patients with alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) negative gastric cancer at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University were selected by stratified sampling method as common gastric cancer group. The clinicopathological data of patients in the HAS group, non-HAS group and common gastric cancer group were compared and all the patients were followed up for 3 years. Kaplan-Meier survival curves were plotted, and log-rank test was used to analyze the median survival time. Multivariate Cox regression was performed to analyze the independent risk factors affecting the prognosis of patients. Chi-square test was used for statistical comparison.Results:The proportion of patients with poorly differentiated tumor in the HAS group was higher than that in the non-HAS group (84.6%(22/26) vs. 55.4%(36/65)), and the difference was statistically significant ( χ2=7.02, P=0.030). The proportions of patients with age < 60 years old, abnormal level of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), vascular tumor thrombus, liver metastasis, poor differentiated tumor, and postoperative chemotherapy in the HAS group were higher than those in the common gastric cancer group (34.6% (9/26) vs. 13.8% (18/130), 26.9% (7/26) vs. 7.7% (10/130), 73.1% (19/26) vs. 51.5% (67/130), 30.8% (8/26) vs. 11.5% (15/130), 84.6% (22/26) vs. 37.7% (49/130), and 69.2% (18/26) vs. 27.7% (36/130), respectively), and the differences were all statistically significant ( χ2=5.16, 6.39, 4.06, 4.94, 18.73, and 16.52; all P<0.05). The proportion of male patients in the non-HAS group was lower than that in the common gastric cancer group (58.5%(38/65) vs. 73.1%(95/130)), while the proportions of patients with age < 60 years old, abnormal levels of carbohydrate antigen (CA)15-3, CA19-9, CA242, and CEA in the non-HAS group were higher than those in the common gastric cancer group (40.0% (26/65) vs. 13.8%(18/130), 7.7%(5/65) vs. 0, 23.1%(15/65) vs. 10.0%(13/130), 18.5%(12/65) vs. 7.7%(10/130), and 23.1%(15/65) vs. 7.7%(10/130), respectively), and the differences were all statistically significant ( χ2=4.27, 16.69, 11.25, 6.03, 5.02, and 9.18; all P<0.05). The proportion of patients with maximum diameter of tumor ≥ 5 cm, clinical stage Ⅲ or Ⅳ, lymph node metastasis, extrahepatic metastasis, and postoperative chemotherapy in the non-HAS group were all higher than those in the common gastric cancer group (58.5% (38/65) vs. 42.3% (55/130), 64.6% (42/65) vs. 46.2% (60/130), 83.1% (54/65) vs. 54.6% (71/130), 47.7% (31/65) vs. 15.4% (20/130), and 75.4% (49/65) vs. 27.7% (36/130), respectively), and the differences were all statistically significant ( χ2=4.53, 10.80, 15.26, 23.41, and 40.08; all P<0.05). The incidence of liver metastasis in patients with AFP >100 μg/L was higher than that in patients with AFP ≤100 μg/L (47.6%(10/21) vs. 17.1%(12/70)), and the difference was statistically significant ( χ2=8.18, P=0.004). The results of Kaplan-Meier survival analysis showed that the median survival time of patients in the HAS group, non-HAS group and common gastric cancer group was 13, 28, and 54 months, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant (log-rank test, χ2=20.33, P<0.001). The results of multivariate Cox regression analysis revealed that CA19-9 ( HR=5.803, 95% confidence interval (95% CI): 1.545 to 21.794, P<0.001) and extrahepatic metastasis ( HR=2.747, 95% CI: 1.243 to 6.068, P=0.012) were independent risk factors affecting the prognosis of patients in the non-HAS group. CA15-3 ( HR=84.163, 95% CI: 5.085 to 1 392.920, P=0.002), CA125 ( HR=0.038, 95% CI: 0.006 to 0.257, P=0.001), and the degree of tumor differentiation ( HR=2.284, 95% CI: 1.101 to 36.677, P=0.039) were independent risk factors affecting the prognosis of patients in the HAS group. Conclusions:Compared to common gastric cancer, AFPGC is characterized by advanced clinical stages, with higher propensity for lymph node metastasis, liver metastasis, extrahepatic metastasis and poor prognosis. The higher the AFP level before surgery, the more possibility of liver metastasis after surgery. Serum CA15-3 and CA125 might be tumor markers in predicting the prognosis of HAS patients.
8.Clinical study on the effect of aortic remodeling after bare stent implantation for aortic dissection
Wei QIN ; Kan YANG ; Dong HAN ; Di-kun FAN ; Jie CUI
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology 2025;33(11):627-633
Objective To compare the differences in clinical prognosis and safety between thoracic endovascular aortic repair(TEVAR)combined with bare metal stent(BMS)implantation therapy and TEVAR alone in patients with type B aortic dissection(TBAD)after 6 months.Methods The clinical and imaging data of patients diagnosed with TBAD and treated with TEVAR or TEVAR combined with BMS implantation in Nanyang Central Hospital from March 2023 to March 2024 were retrospectively collected.The patients were divided into TEVAR group and TEVAR+BMS group according to different treatment methods.The aortic remodeling indicators and postoperative complications at discharge and 6 months after surgery were compared between the two groups.Results A total of 37 patients were included,including 20 patients in the TEVAR group and 17 patients in the TEVAR+BMS group.There were no statistically significant differences in baseline data between the two groups(all P>0.05);at discharge and 6 months after surgery,the true lumen diameters and true lumen ratios of the abdominal aorta(proximal level of the celiac trunk and proximal level of the left renal artery)in the TEVAR+BMS group were better than those in the TEVAR group(all P<0.05);the degree of thrombosis of the false lumen at 6 months after surgery was better in the TEVAR+BMS group than in the TEVAR group(P<0.05);there was no statistically significant difference in postoperative complications between the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusions TEVAR combined with BMS implantation therapy can significantly improve the aortic remodeling effect of patients with TBAD,without increasing the risk of postoperative complications and death caused by aortic-related factors.Bare stent implantation as an auxiliary treatment method for endovascular repair is a safe and effective optimized treatment plan.
9.Preliminary Clinical Study of Contrast-free Endovascular Aortic Repair(FLARE Technique)
Hui HAN ; Junyu WANG ; Xiangyu LI ; Limin YUAN ; Kun FANG ; Chang SHU ; Mingyao LUO
Chinese Circulation Journal 2025;40(11):1096-1102
Objectives:To evaluate the safety and feasibility of endovascular aortic repair without contrast agent under branch artery guidewire marking(FLARE technique).Methods:The clinical data of 7 patients who underwent contrast-free endovascular aortic repair with branch artery guidewire marking in Fuwai Hospital from 2024 to 2025 were retrospectively analyzed.The criteria for patient selection included renal insufficiency,history of contrast agent allergy,high risk of high-pressure angiography due to extensive calcification of the aortic arch,and patients'strong personal wishes,all patients merited with anatomically friendly and anchored area criteria.The patients were evaluated by preoperative computed tomography or color Doppler ultrasound,and the occlusive stent anchor point was located by branch artery guidewire marking combined with bone marking during surgery.The primary endpoints were early stage of postoperative renal function changes(comparison of preoperative and postoperative serum creatinine)and surgical technique success rate,and the secondary endpoints included the incidence of internal leakage,re-intervention rates,and incidence of aneurysm and kidney-related adverse events during follow-up.Results:Among the seven patients who underwent endovascular aortic repair without contrast using a branch artery guidewire,four were male,with an average age of(72.0±5.9)years.Six of these patients had infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms,two of them with bilateral renal artery severe stenosis and renal insufficiency underwent renal artery stenting combined with endovascular aortic repair,one patient had isolated chronic renal insufficiency,one had a history of iodine contrast skin allergy,and the remaining two cases wished this surgery option.The seventh patient had a penetrating ulcer in the aortic arch and descending aorta,along with extensive thrombosis and calcification in the ascending aorta,aortic arch and descending aorta.All the patients achieved surgical technique success.No iodine contrast agent was used during the procedure for endovascular aortic repair.In patients with chronic renal insufficiency and renal artery stenosis before surgery,serum creatinine levels were significantly improved after surgery.All patients did not need hemodialysis,there was no allergic reaction,and no graft-related or perioperative complications.The average follow-up was(5.8±3.0)months,all patients recovered well without re-intervention or complications.The creatinine levels did not fluctuate significantly after surgery.Conclusions:Branch artery guidewire marked contrast-free aortic endovascular repair may be a safe and feasible treatment option in selected patients,especially in patients with contraindications to contrast agents.
10.Effects of Supplemented Wendan Decoction on glycolipid metabolism and PI3K/Akt/FOXO1 signalling pathway in 3T3-L1 adipocytes
Kai-yin ZHANG ; Feng-yun YAO ; Yao-yao HAN ; Jie-lin JIANG ; Lin WANG ; Wen LI ; Hong-fang YANG ; Huan-yuan ZHANG ; Yan-kun CUI
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 2025;47(10):3242-3248
AIM To investigate the impact of varying dosages of Supplemented Wendan Decoction on the PI3K/Akt/FOXO1 glycolipid metabolic pathway in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.METHODS The CCK-8 assay was used to determine the concentration of Supplemented Wendan Decoction-medicated serum.The mature adipocytes differentiated from 3T3-L1 preadipocytes after induction were further divided into the blank control group,the model group,the rosiglitazone group(10 mg/L),and the Supplemented Wendan Decoction groups(5%,10%,and 20%),followed by the sample collections after 48 hours of treatment.Oil red O staining quantified lipid accumulation in 3T3-L1 adipocytes;extracellular glucose levels were measured using glucose oxidase(GOD)assay;RT-qPCR analyzed mRNA expressions of IRS-1,PI3K,Akt,GLUT4,IL-6,TNF-α and IL-1β;Western blot assessed protein expressions of INSR,IRS-1,PI3K-p85,Akt,FOXO1 and GLUT4.RESULTS No significant changes in cell viability(P>0.05)were observed in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes exposed to serum containing supplemented Wendan Decoction at different concentrations for 24,48,or 72 hours.The 3T3-L1 preadipocytes held the capacity to differentiate into mature adipocytes within a 14-day induction period.Compared to the model group,all supplemented Wendan Decoction groups exhibited reduced lipid accumulation in adipocytes and downregulated mRNA expression of IRS-1,IL-6,TNF-α and IL-1β(P<0.01);the low-dose group demonstrated increased mRNA expressions of PI3K and GLUT4(P<0.05,P<0.01),alongside elevated protein expressions of INSR,IRS-1,PI3K-p85,Akt and GLUT4(P<0.05,P<0.01);the medium-dose group showed enhanced GLUT4 mRNA expression,and upregulated protein expressions of INSR and FOXO1(P<0.01).After 24 hours intervention,the high-dose Supplemented Wendan Decoction group exhibited increased glucose consumption in adipocytes(P<0.01),and elevated protein expression of INSR,Akt and FOXO1(P<0.05,P<0.01).CONCLUSION Supplemented Wendan Decoction reduces lipid accumulation in adipocytes,regulates glucose and lipid metabolism,and promotes metabolic homeostasis through PI3K/Akt/FOXO1 signaling pathway.

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