1.Exploring Mechanism of Breast Cancer Prevention by Liuwei Dihuangwan, Erzhiwan and Zuoguiwan Based on Macrophage Phagocytosis
Lixiang ZHENG ; Yishan CHEN ; Wei QUAN ; Youbao ZHONG ; Zifeng GUO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(10):10-17
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of three traditional Chinese medicine formulas for nourishing kidney Yin on the occurrence of breast cancer, including Zuoguiwan(ZGW), Liuwei Dihuangwan(LWDHW) and Erzhiwan(EZW), and to explore their preventive mechanisms from the phagocytic function of macrophages. MethodsTen-month-old post-breeding female mice were randomly divided into the blank group, soy isoflavone group(0.13 g·kg-1·d-1, mixed with feed), ZGW group(2.34 g·kg-1·d-1), LWDHW group(0.56 g·kg-1·d-1), and EZW group(4.68 g·kg-1·d-1). The mice were palpated every 3 d until the age of 18 months, and those with detected lumps were confirmed for tumor development through hematoxylin-eosin(HE) staining, and the incidence of breast cancer in mice was calculated. A total of 40 SPF-grade female SD rats were randomly divided into the blank serum group(physiological saline), ZGW drug-containing serum group(16.20 g·kg-1·d-1of ZGW), LWDHW drug-containing serum group(3.89 g·kg-1·d-1 of LWDHW) and EZW drug-containing serum group(32.40 g·kg-1·d-1 of EZW), each group was orally administered 3 times a day for 5 consecutive days. On the 5th day, blood was collected from the abdominal aorta 1 h after the last gavage to prepare drug-containing serum. The effect of drug-containing serum with different concentrations on the viability of RAW264.7 cells was assessed by cell counting kit-8(CCK-8). Taking 20% of drug-containing serum concentration as the research object, its effect on the expression levels of major histocompatibility complex-Ⅱ(MHC-Ⅱ), CD80 and CD86 on the surface of RAW264.7 cells was detected by immunofluorescence(IF), the phagocytic function of RAW264.7 cells was examined by flow cytometry, and the levels of interleukin-6(IL-6) and nitric oxide(NO) in RAW264.7 cells in the conditioned medium(CM) co culture system of 4T1 cells were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) and Griess assay. ResultsAfter prophylactic administration, the tumor incidence rates in the soy isoflavone group(4%), ZGW group(4%), LWDHW group(4%), and EZW group(6%) were lower than that in the blank group(8%). Compared with the blank serum group, the drug-containing serum of the three nourishing kidney Yin formulas could enhance the expression levels of MHC-Ⅱ, CD80 and CD86 on the surface of RAW264.7 cells, enhance phagocytic ability towards tumor cells, and reduce the content of IL-6 and increase the level of NO(P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionThe three nourishing kidney Yin formulas can reduce the incidence of tumor in mice, the mechanism may be related to activating RAW264.7 cells, increasing their phagocytosis to breast cancer cells, and regulating the secretion of IL-6 and NO.
2.Exploration of Rat Fetal Lung Tissue Fixation Methods
Liyu LIU ; Bo JI ; Xiaoxuan LIU ; Yang FANG ; Ling ZHANG ; Tingting GUO ; Ye QUAN ; Hewen LI ; Yitian LIU
Laboratory Animal and Comparative Medicine 2025;45(4):432-438
ObjectiveThis study explores the methods of lung tissue extraction and fixation required for pathological studies of fetal rats, based on the unique physiological structure of fetal rat lung tissue and existing lung tissue fixation techniques for adult rats. MethodsSix pregnant adult SD rats at 20.5 days of gestation were subjected to cesarean section to obtain fetal rats. Four healthy fetal rats with similar body weight, vital signs, and respiratory status were selected from each pregnant rat, and they were randomly divided into the following groups using a random number table: direct lung infiltration group, lung infiltration group after intratracheal infusion, whole-body infiltration group of fetal rats, and whole-body infiltration group after intratracheal infusion of fetal rats. To systematically compare and analyze the anatomical morphology under different fixation methods, lung tissues from four groups of fetal rats were harvested, perfused, and fixed, and the gross morphology of lung tissues in each group was observed. Paraffin sections were prepared and stained with Hematoxylin-Eosin (H&E). The histological morphology of the whole lung, alveoli, and bronchi was further examined under optical microscopy. ResultsIn the direct lung infiltration group, the hilar structures were unclear, lung lobation was indistinct, the shape was irregular, lung cavities were small, and alveoli and bronchi were shrunken. In the lung infiltration group after intratracheal infusion, the hilar structures were clear, lobation was pronounced, the shape was regular, lung cavities were large, and alveoli and bronchi were full. Both the whole-body infiltration group and whole-body infiltration group after intratracheal infusion of fetal rats exhibited visible lungs, hearts, skins, and other organs. The lung tissues of both groups showed obvious lobulation, irregular shape, and damage at the margins of lung lobes. In the whole-body infiltration group, the thoracic cavities of the fetus were flattened, lung cavities were small, and alveoli and bronchi were shrunken. In the whole-body infiltration group after intratracheal infusion of fetal rats, the fetal thoracic cavities were full, lung cavities were large, and alveoli and bronchi were relatively full. ConclusionThe lung infiltration after intratracheal infusion method for fetal rat lung tissue fixation outperforms direct lung infiltration, whole-body infiltration of fetal rats, and whole-body infiltration after intratracheal infusion of fetal rats in terms of preservation of the lung tissue's original morphology, paraffin sectioning, staining, and pathological observation and analysis. The embedding, sectioning, and staining processes are also simple and save consumables. Therefore, intratracheal infusion followed by lung infiltration method is recommended for fixation in histopathological observation of fetal rat lung tissue.
3.Reasons and strategies of reoperation after oblique lateral interbody fusion
Zhong-You ZENG ; Deng-Wei HE ; Wen-Fei NI ; Ping-Quan CHEN ; Wei YU ; Yong-Xing SONG ; Hong-Fei WU ; Shi-Yang FAN ; Guo-Hao SONG ; Hai-Feng WANG ; Fei PEI
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2024;37(8):756-764
Objective To summarize the reasons and management strategies of reoperation after oblique lateral interbody fusion(OLIF),and put forward preventive measures.Methods From October 2015 to December 2019,23 patients who under-went reoperation after OLIF in four spine surgery centers were retrospectively analyzed.There were 9 males and 14 females with an average age of(61.89±8.80)years old ranging from 44 to 81 years old.The index diagnosis was degenerative lumbar intervertebral dics diseases in 3 cases,discogenie low back pain in 1 case,degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis in 6 cases,lumbar spinal stenosis in 9 cases and degenerative lumbar spinal kyphoscoliosis in 4 cases.Sixteen patients were primarily treated with Stand-alone OLIF procedures and 7 cases were primarily treated with OLIF combined with posterior pedicle screw fixation.There were 17 cases of single fusion segment,2 of 2 fusion segments,4 of 3 fusion segments.All the cases underwent reoperation within 3 months after the initial surgery.The strategies of reoperation included supplementary posterior pedicle screw instrumentation in 16 cases;posterior laminectomy,cage adjustment and neurolysis in 2 cases,arthroplasty and neuroly-sis under endoscope in 1 case,posterior laminectomy and neurolysis in 1 case,pedicle screw adjustment in 1 case,exploration and decompression under percutaneous endoscopic in 1 case,interbody fusion cage and pedicle screw revision in 1 case.Visu-al analogue scale(VAS)and Oswestry disability index(ODI)index were used to evaluate and compare the recovery of low back pain and lumbar function before reoperation and at the last follow-up.During the follow-up process,the phenomenon of fusion cage settlement or re-displacement,as well as the condition of intervertebral fusion,were observed.The changes in in-tervertebral space height before the first operation,after the first operation,before the second operation,3 to 5 days after the second operation,6 months after the second operation,and at the latest follow-up were measured and compared.Results There was no skin necrosis and infection.All patients were followed up from 12 to 48 months with an average of(28.1±7.3)months.Nerve root injury symptoms were relieved within 3 to 6 months.No cage transverse shifting and no dislodgement,loosening or breakage of the instrumentation was observed in any patient during the follow-up period.Though the intervertebral disc height was obviously increased at the first postoperative,there was a rapid loss in the early stage,and still partially lost after reopera-tion.The VAS for back pain recovered from(6.20±1.69)points preoperatively to(1.60±0.71)points postoperatively(P<0.05).The ODI recovered from(40.60±7.01)%preoperatively to(9.14±2.66)%postoperatively(P<0.05).Conclusion There is a risk of reoperation due to failure after OLIF surgery.The reasons for reoperation include preoperative bone loss or osteoporosis the initial surgery was performed by Stand-alone,intraoperative endplate injury,significant subsidence of the fusion cage after surgery,postoperative fusion cage displacement,nerve damage,etc.As long as it is discovered in a timely manner and handled properly,further surgery after OLIF surgery can achieve better clinical results,but prevention still needs to be strengthened.
4.Percutaneous balloon mitral valvuloplasty guided by intracardiac echocardiography:a report of two cases
De-Jian LI ; Song CHEN ; Chao XU ; Xue JIANG ; Bo WANG ; Jian-Fei FENG ; Dong-Bang SONG ; Guo-Hui ZHANG ; Ming-Quan WANG ; Wei-Min WANG ; Da-Dong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology 2024;32(5):295-297
For the past 30 years,percutaneous balloon mitral valve dilatation has been performed under the guidance of X-rays and bedside ultrasound.However,there are still some cases of mitral valve stenosis in the large atrium where balloon dilation failed.Intraperitoneal ultrasound-guided percutaneous balloon mitral valve plasty is accurate and feasible,which can reduce the occurrence of complications and improve the success rate of such elderly complex cases.Two patients with severe mitral stenosis underwent percutaneous balloon mitral valve plasty guided by intracardiac ultrasound.The operations were successful without any complications,which can provide reference for clinical treatment of mitral stenosis.
5.Progress in non-pharmacological strategies of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
Xiao-Ming XU ; Yun-Long XIA ; Lin-Ying XIA ; Yong-Zhen GUO ; Quan-Chi LIU ; Xue HAN ; Wen-Jun YAN
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology 2024;32(9):528-534
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction(HFpEF)is a highly heterogeneous systemic condition and represents the predominant form of heart heart failure(HF)worldwide.Current pharmacotherapies for HFpEF are limited and lack specific targeted drugs.Recent studies suggest that non-pharmacological strategies serve as adjuncts to conventional pharmacological treatment,offering improvements in symptoms,quality of life,and reducing the risk of rehospitalization for HF in patients with HFpEF.These strategies include CD34 stem cell transplantation,the greater splanchnic nerve ablation,atrial septal shunting,atrial pacing,myocardial contractility modulation,left ventricular expander,baroreceptor stimulation,and others.This review comprehensively summarizes the latest clinical evidence on non-pharmacological treatments for HFpEF,with the aim of advancing the understanding of treatment strategies for this condition.
6.Molecular epidemiological characteristics of human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9)virus in Xinjiang from 2014 to 2018
Zhen-Guo GAO ; Muti-Mahe ; Jun ZHAO ; Jia HUANG ; Xuan ZHANG ; Yuan CHEN ; Lina·Turxunbayi ; Quan-Xi LI ; Xin MA
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2024;40(8):774-781
This study was aimed at analyzing the molecular epidemiological characteristics of all 14 cases of human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9)virus in Xinjiang from 2014 to 2018,to provide a scientific basis for prevention,control,and treatment.The genomic sequence was obtained through high-throughput gene sequencing after nucleic acid extraction.Homolo-gy analysis,evolution analysis,mutation locus analysis,and homology modeling were performed in bioinformatics analysis software.The nucleotide homology and amino acid homology of the HA gene in 14 human infected H7N9 viruses were(97.39%-100%)and(98.38%-100%),respectively.The nucleotide homology of the NA gene and the amino acid homology ranged from 97.73%to 100%.All viruses were low pathogenic avian influenza viruses belonging to the Yangtze River Delta lin-eage and were divided into two subclades,which were most similar to the A/Hunan/02650/2016 vaccine strain.All HA pro-teins G186V and T160A were mutated;13 strains of Q226L were mutated;and none of the four key neuraminidase inhibitor resistance sites of NA protein were mutated.All sites of M2 protein S31N and V27A were mutated,all sites of PB1 protein T368V were mutated,and all sites of PA protein K356R were mutated.Xinjiang H7N9 virus exhibited double receptor bind-ing,and was resistant to amantadine drugs and sensitive to neuraminidase inhibitors,which may be used in early disease sta-ges.Strengthened monitoring and timely detection of avian in-fluenza virus genome changes will be critical for prevention and control,and formulation of countermeasures.
7.Clinical Features and Prognosis of Acute T-cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Children——Multi-Center Data Analysis in Fujian
Chun-Ping WU ; Yong-Zhi ZHENG ; Jian LI ; Hong WEN ; Kai-Zhi WENG ; Shu-Quan ZHUANG ; Xing-Guo WU ; Xue-Ling HUA ; Hao ZHENG ; Zai-Sheng CHEN ; Shao-Hua LE
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2024;32(1):6-13
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of acute T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia(T-ALL)in children and explore the prognostic risk factors.Methods:The clinical data of 127 newly diagnosed children with T-ALL admitted to five hospitals in Fujian province from April 2011 to December 2020 were retrospectively analyzed,and compared with children with newly diagnosed acute precursor B-cell lymphoblastic leukemia(B-ALL)in the same period.Kaplan-Meier analysis was used to evaluate the overall survival(OS)and event-free survival(EFS),and COX proportional hazard regression model was used to evaluate the prognostic factors.Among 116 children with T-ALL who received standard treatment,78 cases received the Chinese Childhood Leukemia Collaborative Group(CCLG)-ALL 2008 protocol(CCLG-ALL 2008 group),and 38 cases received the China Childhood Cancer Collaborative Group(CCCG)-ALL 2015 protocol(CCCG-ALL 2015 group).The efficacy and serious adverse event(SAE)incidence of the two groups were compared.Results:Proportion of male,age ≥ 10 years old,white blood cell count(WBC)≥ 50 × 109/L,central nervous system leukemia,minimal residual disease(MRD)≥ 1%during induction therapy,and MRD ≥ 0.01%at the end of induction in T-ALL children were significantly higher than those in B-ALL children(P<0.05).The expected 10-year EFS and OS of T-ALL were 59.7%and 66.0%,respectively,which were significantly lower than those of B-ALL(P<0.001).COX analysis showed that WBC ≥ 100 x 109/L at initial diagnosis and failure to achieve complete remission(CR)after induction were independent risk factors for poor prognosis.Compared with CCLG-ALL 2008 group,CCCG-ALL 2015 group had lower incidence of infection-related SAE(15.8%vs 34.6%,P=0.042),but higher EFS and OS(73.9%vs 57.2%,PEFS=0.090;86.5%vs 62.3%,PoS=0.023).Conclusions:The prognosis of children with T-ALL is worse than children with B-ALL.WBC ≥ 100 × 109/L at initial diagnosis and non-CR after induction(especially mediastinal mass has not disappeared)are the risk factors for poor prognosis.CCCG-ALL 2015 regimen may reduce infection-related SAE and improve efficacy.
8.Clinical Efficacy of Hypomethylating Agent Therapy in Patients with Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Xiao LI ; Yan WANG ; Yu-Jie GUO ; Zhi-Yun NIU ; Li MA ; Xu-Quan ZHOU ; Jing-Yu ZHANG
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2024;32(1):257-261
Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy and safety of hypomethylating agent therapy in chronic myelomonocytic leukemia(CMML).Methods:From February 2014 to June 2021,the clinical data,efficacy,survival time and safety of CMML patients diagnosed in the Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University and treated with hypomethylating agent therapy were retrospectively analyzed.Results:A total of 25 CMML patients received hypomethylating agent therapy,including 18 cases treated with decitabine(DEC)and 7 cases treated with azacytidine(AZA)as the basic treatment.Among them,20 patients responded,and 7 patients got complete remission(CR).All patients with CR were treated with DEC as the basic treatment.Five cases of CR occurred in the first 4 courses of treatment.After a median follow-up of 16.4(9.4-20.5)months,4 patients with CR progressed to acute myeloid leukemia(AML).The median overall survival(OS)time of 25 CMML patients was 17.4 months(95%CI:12.437-22.363).According to MD Anderson prognostic scoring system(MDAPS),CMML-specific prognostic scoring system(CPSS),CPSS molecular(CPSS-mol),Mayo molecular model(MMM),risk stratification of patients was performed,and the difference only between different risk stratification of MDAPS and survival time was statistically significant.Common adverse reactions of hypomethylating agent therapy in CMML patients included infection,gastrointestinal reaction,hematological toxicity,skin allergy and liver function damage.All patients'symptoms were improved after corresponding treatment.Conclusion:Hypomethylating agent therapy is effective and safe for CMML patients.CR mostly occurs in the first 4 courses of treatment,and hypomethylating agent therapy combined with low-dose chemotherapy can be used for patients who do not respond.Hypomethylating agent therapy can delay the disease,but can't prevent progression.
9.Clinical Characteristics and Prognosis of Children with Hypodip-loid B-cell Precursor Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Cheng-Xuan CHEN ; Kai-Zhi WENG ; Hong WEN ; Shu-Quan ZHUANG ; Xing-Guo WU ; Yong-Zhi ZHENG
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2024;32(5):1356-1364
Objective:To analyze the clinical characteristics and prognosis of children with hypodiploid B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia(BCP-ALL).Methods:The clinical data of 1 287 children with BCP-ALL admitted to five hospital in Fujian province from April 2011 to December 2020 were retrospectively analyzed.According to the results of chromosome karyotype,all the patients were grouped into hypodiploid subgroup and non-hypodiploid subgroup.The clinical characteristics,early treatment response[minimal residual disease(MRD)on middle stage of induction chemotherapy and end of induction chemotherapy]and long-term efficacy[overall survival(OS)and event-free survival(EFS)]were compared.The prognostic factors of hypodiploid BCP-ALL were further explored.Results:Among 1 287 BCP-ALL patients,28 patients(2.2%)were hypodiploid BCP-ALL.The proportion of patients with white blood cell count(WBC)≥50 x 109/L in the hypodiploid subgroup was significantly higher than that in the non-hypodiploid subgroup(P=0.004),while there was no statistically significant difference in gender ratio,age group at initial diagnosis,and early treatment response between the two groups(all P>0.05).The 5-year EFS and OS rate of the hypodiploid subgroup were 75.0%(95%CI:66.8%-83.2%)and 77.8%(95%CI:69.8%-85.8%),respectively,which were lower than those of non-hypodiploid subgroup[EFS:79.6%(95%CI:78.4%-80.8%);OS:86.4%(95%CI:85.4%-87.5%)],but the difference was not statistically significant(all P>0.05).Further subgroup analysis by risk stratification showed that the 5-year EFS and OS rates of the hypodiploid subgroup were significantly lower than those in the low-risk(LR)group[LR group EFS:91.4%(95%CI:88.4%-93.6%),P<0.001;OS:94.7%(95%CI:92.1%-96.4%),P<0.001];it was similar to that of BCP-ALL children stratified into intermediate-risk(IR)excluding hypodiploid[IR group EFS:79.4%(95%CI:74.9%-83.2%),P=0.343;OS:87.3%(95%CI:83.6%-90.2%),P=0.111];while was higher than that of EFS in HR group,but the difference was not statistically significant[HR group EFS:58.7%(95%CI:52.6%-64.8%),P=0.178.OS:69.9%(95%CI:63.5%-75.4%),P=0.417].Univariate analysis showed that gender,age,white blood cell count,and MRD on middle stage of induction chemotherapy had no significant impact on OS and EFS;chromosome count<40 was a risk factor for lower OS(P=0.026),but has no significant effect on EFS;MRD≥0.01%after induction therapy was a risk factor for lower OS and EFS(P=0.002,and 0.001,respectively).Conclusion:Children with hypodiploid BCP-ALL have an intermediate prognosis,and MRD ≥0.01%after induction chemotherapy may be a risk factors for poor prognosis.
10.The Factors Related to Treatment Failure in Children with Acute Lymphoblastic leukemia——Analysis of Multi-Center Data from Real World in Fujian Province
Chun-Xia CAI ; Yong-Zhi ZHENG ; Hong WEN ; Kai-Zhi WENG ; Shu-Quan ZHUANG ; Xing-Guo WU ; Shao-Hua LE ; Hao ZHENG
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2024;32(6):1656-1664
Objective:To analyze the related factors of treatment failure in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)in real-world.Methods:The clinical data of 1414 newly diagnosed children with ALL admitted to five hospital in Fujian province from April 2011 to December 2020 were retrospectively analyzed.Treatment failure was defined as relapse,non-relapse death,and secondary tumor.Results:Following-up for median time 49.7 (0.1-136. 9)months,there were 269 cases (19.0%)treatment failure,including 140 cases (52.0%)relapse,and 129 cases (48.0%)non-relapse death.Cox univariate and multivariate analysis showed that white WBC≥50 ×109/L at newly diagnosis,acute T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL),BCR-ABL1,KMT2A-rearrangement and poor early treatment response were independent risk factor for treatment failure (all HR>1.000,P<0.05).The 5-year OS of 140 relapsed ALL patients was only 23.8%,with a significantly worse prognosis for very early relapse (relapse time within 18 months of diagnosis).Among 129 patients died from non-relapse death,71 cases (26.4%)were died from treatment-related complications,56 cases (20.8%)died from treatment abandonment,and 2 cases (0.7%)died from disease progression.Among them,treatment-related death were significantly correlated with chemotherapy intensity,while treatment abandonment were mainly related to economic factors.Conclusion:The treatment failure of children with ALL in our province is still relatively high,with relapse being the main cause of treatment failure,while treatment related death and treatment abandonment caused by economic factors are the main causes of non-relapse related death.

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