1.Mechanism of Shenmai Injection to Improve Cisplatin Resistance in NSCLC Based on Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Through PERK/ATF4/CHOP Signaling Pathway
Shengnan GUO ; Hao CAO ; Dan WANG ; Wenjun LIU ; Jianguang WANG ; Jialu LYU ; Chun WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(4):70-78
ObjectiveTo explore the mechanism of Shenmai injection in improving cisplatin resistance in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) based on the endoplasmic reticulum stress through protein kinase R-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase (PERK)/activated transcription factor 4 (ATF4)/C/EBP homologous protein (CHOP) signaling pathway. MethodsBALB/c nude mice bearing cisplatin-resistant human lung cancer cell line (A549/cisplatin) were randomly divided into four groups: Blank control group (0.9% sodium chloride), cisplatin group (5 µg·g-1cisplatin), Shenmai injection group (5.2 mg·g-1 Shenmai injection), and combination therapy group (5.2 mg·g-1 Shenmai injection +5 µg·g-1cisplatin). The drug intervention lasted for 4 weeks, and the changes in body weight and tumor volume were monitored. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was performed to observe tumor tissue pathology. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) was used to assess the morphology of the endoplasmic reticulum. Immunohistochemical assay was conducted to measure the positive expressions of PERK, ATF4, and CHOP in tumor tissues. Western blot quantified the protein expression of immunoglobulin heavy chain binding protein (BIP), PERK, phosphorylated PERK (p-PERK), eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2α (eIF2α), phosphorylated eIF2α (p-eIF2α), ATF4, CHOP, B-cell lymphoma -2 (Bcl-2), and Bcl-2 Associated X protein (Bax). A549/cis cells were divided into blank group: Blank control group (normal culture medium), cisplatin group (23.3 µmol·L-1 cisplatin), Shenmai Injection group (20 g·L-1 Shenmai injection), and combination therapy group (20 g·L-1 Shenmai injection+23.3 µmol·L-1 cisplatin). Cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) method was used to detect cell viability, TEM was used to observe the morphology of endoplasmic reticulum, and Western blot was used to detect endoplasmic reticulum stress and apoptosis-related proteins. ResultsCompared with the cisplatin group, the combination therapy group showed increased body weight (P<0.05), decreased tumor volume (P<0.05), and expanded endoplasmic reticulum in tumor cells. The positive expressions of PERK, ATF4, and CHOP increased (P<0.05). Western blot revealed elevated protein expression levels of BIP, p-PERK/PERK, p-eIF2α/eIF2α, ATF4, CHOP, and Bax (P<0.05), while Bcl-2 expression decreased (P<0.05). As shown in the in vitro experiment, compared with the cisplatin group, the combination therapy group exhibited a reduced cell survival rate (P<0.05). TEM revealed increased endoplasmic reticulum dilation and vesicular degeneration. Western blotting showed increased protein levels of BIP, p-PERK/PERK, p-eIF2α/eIF2α, ATF4, CHOP and Bax (P<0.05), with decreased Bcl-2 expression (P<0.05). ConclusionShenmai injection combined with cisplatin has a synergistic antitumor effect in NSCLC, which may be attributed to the activation of endoplasmic reticulum stress response mediated by the PERK/eIF2α/ATF4/CHOP signaling pathway and the induction of tumor cell apoptosis.
2.Status of anemia and iron deficiency among primary and secondary school students in Rural Nutrition Improvement Program areas of Guizhou Province in 2023
ZHU Shu, GUO Hua, LI Hongbo, SHI Zhu, WU Shengnan, HUANG Yiyanwen, SUN Yan, LIU Yiya
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(2):178-182
:
To analyze the prevalence of anemia and iron deficiency among primary and secondary school students in Rural Nutrition Improvement Program areas of Guizhou Province in 2023, and to explore the related factors, so as to provide evidence for Rural Nutrition Improvement Program optimization.
Methods:
In September 2023, a stratified random cluster sampling strategy was used to select 40 rural compulsory education schools with rural nutrition improvement program in five counties of Guizhou Province. School level questionnaire was employed to collect information of basic characteristics and school meal implementation. A total of 7 826 primary and secondary school students aged 6-16 underwent anthropometry and hemoglobin (Hb) determination; serum ferritin (SF) was additionally measured in a random subsample of 1 795 pupils. Students in Grade 3 and above also completed a questionnaire covering demographic characteristics, dietary behaviours and nutrition knowledge. Group comparisons were conducted by Chi square test or Fisher s exact test, and multivariable Logistic regression models were constructed to identify factors associated with anemia and iron deficiency.
Results:
The overall Hb level was (133.21±12.95)g/L, with an anemia prevalence of 7.17%. The overall SF level was (69.58±59.01)μg/L, with an iron deficiency prevalence of 2.73%. Multivariable analysis showed that stunting ( OR =1.88), school menus without nutrient calculation ( OR =1.61) and absence of menu planning software in the current semester ( OR =2.34) independently increased anemia risk, whereas obesity reduced it ( OR =0.54) (all P <0.05). Girls ( OR =4.16) and Grades 7-9 ( OR =5.93) increased iron deficiency risk (both P <0.05). Compared with rarely eating fresh vegetables, students with consuming <3 kinds per day ( OR =0.08) or exactly 3 kinds per day ( OR =0.06) had lower iron deficiency risks (both P <0.05).
Conclusions
Anemia and iron deficiency are prevalent among primary and secondary school students in Guizhou. Targeted intervention measures should be implemented for key populations to enhance the effectiveness of nutrition improvement program.
3.A Novel Risk Prediction Model for Chronic Atrophic Gastritis Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine Spleen Deficiency and Blood Stasis Syndromes and Gastric Stem Cell Dynamics
Qingqing ZHANG ; Di WU ; Fengyun GUO ; Shengnan YANG ; Ruiying ZHANG ; Lijing BAO ; Ping WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(20):191-200
ObjectiveTo construct a risk prediction model for chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) that combines disease and syndrome by integrating spleen deficiency and blood stasis syndrome scores, gastric stem cell marker analysis, and network pharmacology and to elucidate the mechanism link between spleen deficiency, blood stasis, and gastric stem cell dysregulation. MethodsA total of 60 patients were stratified into high-risk CAG, low-risk CAG, and non-atrophic groups based on the operative link for gastritis assessment (OLGA)/operative link for gastric intestinal metaplasia assessment (OLGIM) stages. General data and syndrome scores of the patients were collected. Immunohistochemistry was employed to measure the protein levels of leucine-rich repeat-containing G protein-coupled receptor 5 (LGR5), trefoil factor 2 (TFF2), and β-catenin in gastric mucosa across groups. Transcriptomic data (GSE130823) from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database were analyzed to validate the expression of these molecular markers at the gene level. A Firth penalized maximum likelihood logistic regression model was employed to integrate clinical, molecular, and TCM syndrome data to develop a CAG risk prediction model. Finally, network pharmacology analysis was conducted on spleen-invigorating herbs (Astragali Radix, Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, and Dioscorea Rhizoma) and blood-activating herbs (Hedyotis diffusa, Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, and Curcumae Rhizoma) to identify overlapping targets between these herbs and differentially expressed genes between low-grade intraepithelial neoplasia (LGIN) and gastritis, thereby clarifying the role of spleen deficiency and blood stasis in CAG progression from a pharmacological perspective. ResultsHigh-risk CAG patients exhibited higher blood stasis scores (4.60±1.50,2.62±1.32, P<0.01), progressive nuclear accumulation of β-catenin (A 0.28-0.53, P<0.01), and an increased LGR5+/TFF2+ ratio (A 1.02-1.92, P<0.01). Blood stasis scores were correlated with LGR5/TFF2 imbalance (P=0.03) and activation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway (CTNNB1 increase, log2=0.78). The integrated prediction model (blood stasis score≥5 + β-catenin>0.38 + LGR5/TFF2>1.5) outperformed a pure biomarker approach [Area Under the Curve (AUC) 0.92,0.89, ΔAUC=0.03, P=0.02]. Moreover, network pharmacology revealed 66 overlapping targets between spleen-invigorating/blood-activating herbs and LGIN, which were functionally enriched in mucosal repair and anti-oxidative stress, and negatively correlated with the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway (P<0.01). ConclusionThis study developed an integrated risk prediction model for CAG by combining TCM spleen deficiency and blood stasis syndromes with gastric stem cell molecular markers. Furthermore, it proposed for the first time the "blood stasis-Wnt/β-catenin-stem cell axis" hypothesis, preliminarily elucidating that spleen deficiency and blood stasis may exacerbate gastric stem cell dysregulation and promote malignant transformation of CAG through hypoxia-induced Wnt activation. This provides a theoretical foundation and a translational tool for risk stratification and multi-target TCM intervention in CAG.
4.A Novel Risk Prediction Model for Chronic Atrophic Gastritis Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine Spleen Deficiency and Blood Stasis Syndromes and Gastric Stem Cell Dynamics
Qingqing ZHANG ; Di WU ; Fengyun GUO ; Shengnan YANG ; Ruiying ZHANG ; Lijing BAO ; Ping WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(20):191-200
ObjectiveTo construct a risk prediction model for chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) that combines disease and syndrome by integrating spleen deficiency and blood stasis syndrome scores, gastric stem cell marker analysis, and network pharmacology and to elucidate the mechanism link between spleen deficiency, blood stasis, and gastric stem cell dysregulation. MethodsA total of 60 patients were stratified into high-risk CAG, low-risk CAG, and non-atrophic groups based on the operative link for gastritis assessment (OLGA)/operative link for gastric intestinal metaplasia assessment (OLGIM) stages. General data and syndrome scores of the patients were collected. Immunohistochemistry was employed to measure the protein levels of leucine-rich repeat-containing G protein-coupled receptor 5 (LGR5), trefoil factor 2 (TFF2), and β-catenin in gastric mucosa across groups. Transcriptomic data (GSE130823) from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database were analyzed to validate the expression of these molecular markers at the gene level. A Firth penalized maximum likelihood logistic regression model was employed to integrate clinical, molecular, and TCM syndrome data to develop a CAG risk prediction model. Finally, network pharmacology analysis was conducted on spleen-invigorating herbs (Astragali Radix, Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, and Dioscorea Rhizoma) and blood-activating herbs (Hedyotis diffusa, Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, and Curcumae Rhizoma) to identify overlapping targets between these herbs and differentially expressed genes between low-grade intraepithelial neoplasia (LGIN) and gastritis, thereby clarifying the role of spleen deficiency and blood stasis in CAG progression from a pharmacological perspective. ResultsHigh-risk CAG patients exhibited higher blood stasis scores (4.60±1.50,2.62±1.32, P<0.01), progressive nuclear accumulation of β-catenin (A 0.28-0.53, P<0.01), and an increased LGR5+/TFF2+ ratio (A 1.02-1.92, P<0.01). Blood stasis scores were correlated with LGR5/TFF2 imbalance (P=0.03) and activation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway (CTNNB1 increase, log2=0.78). The integrated prediction model (blood stasis score≥5 + β-catenin>0.38 + LGR5/TFF2>1.5) outperformed a pure biomarker approach [Area Under the Curve (AUC) 0.92,0.89, ΔAUC=0.03, P=0.02]. Moreover, network pharmacology revealed 66 overlapping targets between spleen-invigorating/blood-activating herbs and LGIN, which were functionally enriched in mucosal repair and anti-oxidative stress, and negatively correlated with the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway (P<0.01). ConclusionThis study developed an integrated risk prediction model for CAG by combining TCM spleen deficiency and blood stasis syndromes with gastric stem cell molecular markers. Furthermore, it proposed for the first time the "blood stasis-Wnt/β-catenin-stem cell axis" hypothesis, preliminarily elucidating that spleen deficiency and blood stasis may exacerbate gastric stem cell dysregulation and promote malignant transformation of CAG through hypoxia-induced Wnt activation. This provides a theoretical foundation and a translational tool for risk stratification and multi-target TCM intervention in CAG.
5.Application value of artificial intelligence iterative reconstruction algorithm in low-dose chest computed tomography
Xinyu LI ; Mengxue LI ; Shengnan FAN ; Jingguo ZHANG ; Jianxin GUO ; Jun DENG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2025;34(6):889-895
Objective To investigate the impact of the artificial intelligence iterative reconstruction (AIIR) algorithm on image quality in chest computed tomography (CT) at different radiation doses, and assess its value in reducing radiation dose during chest CT examinations. Methods A simulated chest phantom was scanned with 12 groups of tube voltages and milliampere-seconds, and the radiation dose was recorded for each group. The images of each group were reconstructed using seven methods: AIIR with noise levels 1-5, KARL iterative reconstruction, and filtered back projection (FBP). The CT values and standard deviations of soft tissue, thoracic vertebrae, pulmonary nodules, and the mediastinum were measured, with standard deviation representing image noise. Subjective evaluation of image quality was performed. The Friedman test was used to compare CT values among the seven reconstruction groups, a linear mixed model was employed for statistical analysis of image noise, and the Friedman test was also used for comparing subjective evaluation scores. Results The reconstruction algorithm, tube voltage, milliampere-seconds, and their interactions all showed statistically significant effects on image noise for the four tissues (F = 2.041-391.283, P < 0.05). Among the reconstruction algorithms, noise reduction capability decreased in the following order: AIIR levels 1-5, KARL, and FBP. The interaction between the reconstruction algorithm and tube voltage or milliampere-seconds indicated that AIIR exhibited improved noise reduction efficacy under low tube voltage and low milliampere-second conditions (|t| = 1.892-8.245, P < 0.05). In terms of subjective evaluation of image quality, there was no statistically significant difference among AIIR levels 3-5 (|Z| ≤ 0.567, P > 0.05), and the score of AIIR level 3 was significantly higher than those of AIIR level 1, AIIR level 2, FBP, and KARL level 2 (|Z| = 3.449-5.906, P < 0.05). Conclusion The AIIR reconstruction algorithm significantly reduced image noise in chest CT examinations. For improving image quality while maintaining image realism, AIIR level 3 is recommended, which can reduce the radiation dose by more than 75%. Furthermore, AIIR showed superior performance in noise reduction under low tube voltage and low milliampere-second conditions, demonstrating significant potential for reducing radiation dose.
6.Effect of obesity-related indexes on cardiovascular autonomic nervous function in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients
Hongmei MA ; Zhenya WU ; Lijuan WANG ; Shengnan LIU ; Fanfan LI ; Jingjuan LI ; Ruifei YANG ; Yuanyuan LIU ; Qian GUO ; Jinyang WANG
Chinese Journal of Diabetes 2025;33(3):161-166
Objective To investigate the effects of obesity-related indexes on cardiovascular autonomic nervous function in type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)patients.Methods A total of 421 T2DM patients treated in the Department of Endocrinology of Gansu Provincial People's Hospital were enrolled in this study from October 2020 to October 2023.All the patients were divided into simple T2DM group with VFA<100 cm2(n=193)and obese group with VFA≥100 cm2(OB,n=228)according to visceral fat area(VFA).BMI,waist-to-height ratio(WHtR),waist-to-hip ratio(WHR),lipid accumulation index(LAP),visceral fat index(VAI),Chinese visceral fat index(CVAI),tapeness index(CI),body shape index(ABSI),and body roundness index(BRI)were calculated.Time domain parameters of heart rate variability(HRV)in 24 h holter electrocardiogram were recorded,including the global standard deviation(SDNN)of normal sinus RR interval,standard deviation of mean value of sinus RR interval(SDANN),root mean square difference(RMSSD)of normal continuous sinus RR interval.The percentage of adjacent RR interval difference>50 ms in total interval(PNN50),the HRV triangle index,the standard deviation of the difference of the entire adjacent NN interval length(SDSD).Results Compared with T2DM group,the OB group showed an increase in age,weight,BMI,WC,hip circumference(HC),neck circumference(NC),SBP,HbA1c,TG,SUA,CI,WHtR,WHR,VFA,SFA,VAI,LAP,CVAI,and BRI(P<0.05 or P<0.01),while a decrease in HDL-C(P<0.05).The SDNN,SDANN,SDSD,RMSSD,HRV trigonometric index,and PNN50 were lower in OB group than in T2DM group(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Spearman correlation analysis showed that SDNN and HRV trigonometric index was negatively correlated with age,DM duration,HR,SBP,PWV,WHtR,TG,SUA,VAI,LAP,BRI,VFA,LAP,and CVAI(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Logistic regression analysis shows that age,VFA,and LAP are influencing factors for cardiac autonomic dysfunction.The analysis of the working characteristic curve of the subjects showed that the area under the curve of VFA,age,and LAP in predicting cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction was 0.680,0.614,and 0.577,with sensitivity of 87.5%,41.7%,and 61.8%,and specificity of 47.3%,73.6%,and 55.6%respectively.Conclusions BMI,HC,NC,WC,TG,SFA,CI,WHtR,WHR,LAP,BRI,VAI,CVAI and VFA are closely related to cardiovascular autonomic nervous function in T2DM patients.As VFA,Ageand LAP increase,the risk of cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction increases.
7.Validity of an enhanced nutrition management model for all pregnant women in reducing the incidence of macrosomia
Shengnan LIANG ; Wei ZHENG ; Xiaoxin WANG ; Wei SONG ; Cuimei GUO ; Xin YAN ; Guanghui LI
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2025;19(6):434-439
Objective:To analyze the validity of an enhanced nutrition management model for all pregnant women in reducing the incidence of macrosomia.Methods:This retrospective cohort study utilized data from the Beijing Birth Cohort database established by Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University. A total of 73 193 pregnant women who underwent regular prenatal examinations and delivered at the hospital between January 2018 and December 2023 were consecutively included. From 2018 to 2020, all participants received nutrition education, and high-risk pregnancies predisposed to macrosomia were referred to nutrition clinics for further follow-up. From 2021 to 2023, obstetricians participated in nutritional assessments and gestational weight gain guidance, with repeated nutrition evaluations and education provided during early, mid, and late pregnancy. A multidisciplinary team (obstetrics and nutrition departments) collaborated to implement an enhanced nutrition management model for all pregnant women. General data, parity, gestational age at delivery, neonatal birth weight, and clinical information were collected. Annual incidences of macrosomia and low birth weight were calculated. Chi-square tests and variance analysis were used to analyzed yearly changes in macrosomia rates and evaluate the impact of the two-phase management strategies on macrosomia incidence, thereby to explore the validity of an enhanced nutrition management model for all pregnant women in reducing the incidence of macrosomia.Results:The number of deliveries included annually from 2018 to 2023 was 14 578, 15 413, 11 496, 11 146, 10 396, and 10 164, respectively. Maternal pre-pregnancy body mass indices in 2022 to 2023 were higher than those in 2018 to 2021 [(22.26±3.50) and (22.23±3.65) vs (21.87±3.27), (21.82±3.31), (21.86±3.34) and (21.94±3.39) kg/m2, respectively (all P<0.05)]. Neonatal birth weights in 2021 to 2022 were lower than those in 2018 to 2020 [(3 271±514) and (3 270±513) vs (3 323±504), (3 314±500), and (3 315±510) g], and the birth weight in 2023 was further reduced compared to that in 2018 to 2022 [(3 236±506) vs (3 323±504), (3 314±500), (3 315±510), (3 271±514) and (3 270±513) g] (all P<0.05). The incidence of macrosomia in 2021 to 2022 was lower than those in 2018 to 2020 (5.55%, 5.75% vs 6.97%, 6.68%, 6.67%), and the incidence in 2023 further decreased compared to those in 2018 to 2022 (4.16% vs 6.97%, 6.68%, 6.67%, 5.55%, 5.75%) (all P<0.05). Conclusion:The enhanced nutrition management model for all pregnant women effectively reduces the incidence of macrosomia, demonstrating significant clinical value for widespread implementation.
8.Correlation between 25-hydroxyvitamin D and cardiac autonomic nervous function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Hongmei MA ; Junde MA ; Zhenya WU ; Feiru WANG ; Lijuan WANG ; Shengnan LIU ; Huihui TANG ; Wen YANG ; Ziqiong WANG ; Wenjing HE ; Ruifei YANG ; Qian GUO ; Jinyang WANG
Chinese Journal of Diabetes 2025;33(5):321-327
Objective To investigate the predictive value of bone metabolism parameters on cardiac autonomic nervous system function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).Methods A total of 328 patients with T2DM hospitalized in the Department of Endocrinology of Gansu Provincial People's Hospital were enrolled in this study from October 2022 to October 2023.According to the serum 25(OH)D level,all the participants were divided into<10 ng/ml group(n=80),10~20 ng/ml group(n=173),and 20~30 ng/ml group(n=75).Biochemical indicators,bone metabolic parameters,left ventricular mass(LVM)and left ventricular mass index(LVMI)were compared.Time domain indicators ofheart rate variability(HRV)in 24 h holter electrocardiogram,including the global standard deviation of normal sinus RR interval(SDNN),sinus RR interval mean standard deviation(SDANN),and normal continuous sinus RR interval difference root mean square(RMSSD).Meanwhile,adjacent RR interval difference>50 ms as a percentage of the total inter-period(PNN50),HRV triangle index,standard deviation of the difference between the length of the entire adjacent NN interperiod(SDSD),and 24 h holter electrocardiogram HRV time-domain relevant indicators were compared among the three groups.The influence of bone metabolism parameters on cardiac autonomic nervous function and their correlation were analyzed,and the optimal cutting point of cardiac autonomic nervous function was predicted by receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve.Results SBP,heart rate(HR),FPG,PWV,PTH and β-CTX in groups of 10 ng/ml,10~20 ng/ml and 20~30 ng/ml decreased in turn(P<0.05),while HDL-C,ABI,25(OH)D,Ca2+and PNN50 decreased.Correlation analysis between Spearman and Pearson showed that 25(OH)D was positively correlated with SDNN,HRV triangle index,PNN50 and rMSSD(P<0.01).Logistic regression analysis showed that 25(OH)D,Ca2+and HR were the influencing factors of cardiac autonomic nervous dysfunction in patients with T2DM.The ROC curve analysis showed that the areas under the ROC curve of 25(OH)D,Ca2+and HR were 0.791,0.607 and 0.629,respectively,with sensitivity of 73.4%,53.2%and 38.7%,and specificity of 74.0%,93.6%and 81.4%,respectively.Conclusions 25(OH)D is the influencing factor of cardiac autonomic nervous dysfunction in patients with T2DM,and patients with high degree of deficiency are more prone to cardiac autonomic nervous dysfunction.
9.Effects of sampling methods on evaluating post-treatment pathological response in resected non-small cell lung cancer specimens with diameter greater than 3 cm
Huifang LIU ; Yan HUANG ; Junhong GUO ; Shaoling LI ; Jielu LIN ; Shengnan ZHAO ; Xiaofeng XIE ; Ranyue WANG ; Jie KONG ; Jianjun LI ; Likun HOU ; Chunyan WU
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2025;54(5):463-469
Objective:To investigate the effects of sampling methods on pathological assessment of resected non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) specimen with tumor maximum diameter >3 cm after neoadjuvant therapy.Methods:NSCLC patients with a large tumor (diameter >3 cm) that were resected after neoadjuvant therapy from June 2020 to July 2023 were retrospectively collected in the Department of Pathology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China. Sampling methods of the tumor bed were performed in accordance with the international and Chinese experts recommendations for resection specimens following neoadjuvant therapy (recommended sampling method, RSM), and all remaining tumor bed lesions were completely sampled after recommended sampling (complete sampling method, CSM). The difference of pathological response assessment of residual viable tumor (RVT) between RSM and CSM was examined.Results:A total of 90 cases were identified and analyzed, including 39 cases of squamous cell carcinoma and 51 cases of adenocarcinoma, treated with neoadjuvant therapy including chemotherapy in 22 cases (24.4%), targeted therapy in 14 cases (15.6%), and chemoimmunotherapy in 54 cases (60.0%). There were 62 males and 28 females with an average age of (62.7±17.9) years. The average tumor maximum diameter was 4.3 cm (range, 3.1-8.0 cm). The average number of sampled blocks was 8 blocks (range, 5 to 16) and 15 blocks (range, 8 to 36) per case by RSM and CSM, respectively. According to the definition of major pathological response (MPR) in which RVT is ≤10%, the numbers of patients with MPR were 34 cases by RSM and 30 cases by CSM, respectively. Four cases showed inconsistent RVT between the two methods, including one case of squamous cell carcinoma and three cases of adenocarcinoma. The RVT of the four inconsistent cases was 7%, 7%, 5% and 9% (MPR by RSM), and 15%, 15%, 15% and 20% (non-MPR by CSM), respectively. The kappa values of MPR consistency evaluated by the two sampling methods were 0.893 for all cases, 0.906 for squamous cell carcinoma cases and 0.751 for adenocarcinoma cases. According to MPR cut-off of 65% for invasive primary adenocarcinoma, 24 cases and 20 cases achieved MPR by RSM and CSM, respectively. Of the four inconsistent cases, the RVT by RSM was 60% in three cases and 65% in one case (MPR), whereas the RVT by CSM was 70% in three cases and 75% in one case (non-MPR). The kappa value of the two sampling methods was 0.741.Conclusions:There is high consistency between RSM and CSM in the pathological assessment of post-treatment responses in resected NSCLC specimens with tumor maximum diameter larger than 3 cm. When the percentage of RVT cells is close to MPR, re-evaluation of the specimen is required and CSM may be necessary to accurately evaluate the degree of pathological remission, assist in clinical postoperative treatment, and predict patient prognosis.
10.Effect of obesity-related indexes on cardiovascular autonomic nervous function in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients
Hongmei MA ; Zhenya WU ; Lijuan WANG ; Shengnan LIU ; Fanfan LI ; Jingjuan LI ; Ruifei YANG ; Yuanyuan LIU ; Qian GUO ; Jinyang WANG
Chinese Journal of Diabetes 2025;33(3):161-166
Objective To investigate the effects of obesity-related indexes on cardiovascular autonomic nervous function in type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)patients.Methods A total of 421 T2DM patients treated in the Department of Endocrinology of Gansu Provincial People's Hospital were enrolled in this study from October 2020 to October 2023.All the patients were divided into simple T2DM group with VFA<100 cm2(n=193)and obese group with VFA≥100 cm2(OB,n=228)according to visceral fat area(VFA).BMI,waist-to-height ratio(WHtR),waist-to-hip ratio(WHR),lipid accumulation index(LAP),visceral fat index(VAI),Chinese visceral fat index(CVAI),tapeness index(CI),body shape index(ABSI),and body roundness index(BRI)were calculated.Time domain parameters of heart rate variability(HRV)in 24 h holter electrocardiogram were recorded,including the global standard deviation(SDNN)of normal sinus RR interval,standard deviation of mean value of sinus RR interval(SDANN),root mean square difference(RMSSD)of normal continuous sinus RR interval.The percentage of adjacent RR interval difference>50 ms in total interval(PNN50),the HRV triangle index,the standard deviation of the difference of the entire adjacent NN interval length(SDSD).Results Compared with T2DM group,the OB group showed an increase in age,weight,BMI,WC,hip circumference(HC),neck circumference(NC),SBP,HbA1c,TG,SUA,CI,WHtR,WHR,VFA,SFA,VAI,LAP,CVAI,and BRI(P<0.05 or P<0.01),while a decrease in HDL-C(P<0.05).The SDNN,SDANN,SDSD,RMSSD,HRV trigonometric index,and PNN50 were lower in OB group than in T2DM group(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Spearman correlation analysis showed that SDNN and HRV trigonometric index was negatively correlated with age,DM duration,HR,SBP,PWV,WHtR,TG,SUA,VAI,LAP,BRI,VFA,LAP,and CVAI(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Logistic regression analysis shows that age,VFA,and LAP are influencing factors for cardiac autonomic dysfunction.The analysis of the working characteristic curve of the subjects showed that the area under the curve of VFA,age,and LAP in predicting cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction was 0.680,0.614,and 0.577,with sensitivity of 87.5%,41.7%,and 61.8%,and specificity of 47.3%,73.6%,and 55.6%respectively.Conclusions BMI,HC,NC,WC,TG,SFA,CI,WHtR,WHR,LAP,BRI,VAI,CVAI and VFA are closely related to cardiovascular autonomic nervous function in T2DM patients.As VFA,Ageand LAP increase,the risk of cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction increases.


Result Analysis
Print
Save
E-mail