1.Research progress on the role of the gut microbiota and its metabolites in leukemia and related complication
Jie LIU ; Meiling ZHANG ; Shupeng CHEN ; Zhenhui WU ; Yingjian ZENG
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2025;35(5):87-94
The incidence of leukemia,a malignant cancer originating from the hematopoietic system,is increasing annually.Although traditional treatment method such as chemotherapy and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation have improved patient survival rates to some extent,serious side effects,drug tolerance,and high recurrence rates remain.In recent years,studies have shown that the gut microbiota and its metabolites play an important role in the occurrence,development,and complications of leukemia.Imbalance of the gut microbiota can lead to decreased immune function and an intensified inflammatory response,which is a key factor driving disease progression.Some metabolites,such as short-chain fatty acids,enhance immune function and improve patient prognosis through intestinal barrier repair,while others,such as hydrogen sulfide and bile acids,show potential anti-tumor effects exerted through regulation of tumor cell apoptosis and immune balance.Traditional Chinese medicine aimed at regulating the structure of the gut microbiota and its metabolites has shown great potential in alleviating the side effects of chemotherapy for leukemia.This review covers the role of the gut microbiota and its metabolites in the occurrence,development,and complications of leukemia,and explores treatment strategies for regulating the microbiota,including fecal microbiota transplantation,probiotics,and traditional Chinese medicine intervention.We anticipate that this review will serve as a reference for improving the treatment and prognosis of leukemia.
2.Research progress on the role of the gut microbiota and its metabolites in leukemia and related complication
Jie LIU ; Meiling ZHANG ; Shupeng CHEN ; Zhenhui WU ; Yingjian ZENG
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2025;35(5):87-94
The incidence of leukemia,a malignant cancer originating from the hematopoietic system,is increasing annually.Although traditional treatment method such as chemotherapy and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation have improved patient survival rates to some extent,serious side effects,drug tolerance,and high recurrence rates remain.In recent years,studies have shown that the gut microbiota and its metabolites play an important role in the occurrence,development,and complications of leukemia.Imbalance of the gut microbiota can lead to decreased immune function and an intensified inflammatory response,which is a key factor driving disease progression.Some metabolites,such as short-chain fatty acids,enhance immune function and improve patient prognosis through intestinal barrier repair,while others,such as hydrogen sulfide and bile acids,show potential anti-tumor effects exerted through regulation of tumor cell apoptosis and immune balance.Traditional Chinese medicine aimed at regulating the structure of the gut microbiota and its metabolites has shown great potential in alleviating the side effects of chemotherapy for leukemia.This review covers the role of the gut microbiota and its metabolites in the occurrence,development,and complications of leukemia,and explores treatment strategies for regulating the microbiota,including fecal microbiota transplantation,probiotics,and traditional Chinese medicine intervention.We anticipate that this review will serve as a reference for improving the treatment and prognosis of leukemia.
3.Mechanism of leukemia stem cells immune escape by Traditional Chinese Medicine intervention
Meiling ZHANG ; Yaru CUI ; Shupeng CHEN ; Junyun LUO ; Yingjian ZENG
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2024;34(2):137-143
Leukemia is a critical disease with a high incidence and extremely high fatality rate.Immune escape by leukemia stem cells(LSC)is the main factor for recurrence and progression after remission.Clinical diagnosis and treatment by Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)have distinct advantages of syndrome differentiation and treatment.Based on the purpose of diagnosis and treatment,leukemia treatment by TCM emphasizes the harmony of yin and yang to restore human functions,which is conducive to improve autoimmunity and conforms to the mechanism of intervention for tumor cell immune escape.This article discusses the mechanism and research progress of TCM interventions in LSC immune escape based on literature and TCM theory.
4.Establishment of colorectal cancer organoid models and analysis of factors influencing their culture success rates
Na XUE ; Bing HAN ; Wenhan WU ; Yanxia LI ; Guoqiang XING ; Jie ZHENG ; Shupeng ZHANG ; Qingguo FENG ; Qing WANG ; Liyan GUO
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2024;31(5):577-582
Objective To investigate the application of organoid technology in colorectal cancer research and analyze the factors influencing the success rate of organoid cultivation. Methods A total of 24 samples of colorectal cancer patients treated at Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital and cultured organoids using specific culture media and Matrigel. The samples were collected within 30 minutes post-excision and stored at 4℃ to minimize contamination and protein degradation. During the cultivation process,the authors recorded instances of bacterial or fungal contamination and the organoid growth,and test for their histological structure and expression of tumor markers. Additionally,by analyzing clinical information from the patients who provided the samples,explore potential factors that may affect the success rate of culturing colorectal cancer organoids. Results A success rate of 70.8% (17/24) was achieved in the cultivation of organoid. The success rate of organoid culture was significantly different from that of tumor stage (all P<0.05),with significantly higher successful organoid cultivation rate for stage Ⅱ and stage Ⅲ tumor tissues than those for stageⅠand Ⅳ[83.3% (5/6),90.9% (10/11) vs. 33.4% (1/3),25.0% (1/4)]. Additionally,samples with a Ki-67 positive area proportion of 55%-70% exhibited the highest success rate (100%). Phenotypic experiments on the organoids indicated that their pathological histological structure and the expression of tumor markers were consistent with those of the primary tissues,suggesting that the organoids retained the histological characteristics of the primary lesions. Conclusions This study successfully established a colorectal cancer organoid model revealing the impact of tumor staging and the proportion of Ki-67 positive areas on the success rate of culture. The organoid model effectively retains the histological characteristics of the primary lesion,providing a powerful in vitro tool for the research and treatment of colorectal cancer.
5.Establishment of colorectal cancer organoid models and analysis of factors influencing their culture success rates
Na XUE ; Bing HAN ; Wenhan WU ; Yanxia LI ; Guoqiang XING ; Jie ZHENG ; Shupeng ZHANG ; Qingguo FENG ; Qing WANG ; Liyan GUO
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2024;31(5):577-582
Objective To investigate the application of organoid technology in colorectal cancer research and analyze the factors influencing the success rate of organoid cultivation. Methods A total of 24 samples of colorectal cancer patients treated at Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital and cultured organoids using specific culture media and Matrigel. The samples were collected within 30 minutes post-excision and stored at 4℃ to minimize contamination and protein degradation. During the cultivation process,the authors recorded instances of bacterial or fungal contamination and the organoid growth,and test for their histological structure and expression of tumor markers. Additionally,by analyzing clinical information from the patients who provided the samples,explore potential factors that may affect the success rate of culturing colorectal cancer organoids. Results A success rate of 70.8% (17/24) was achieved in the cultivation of organoid. The success rate of organoid culture was significantly different from that of tumor stage (all P<0.05),with significantly higher successful organoid cultivation rate for stage Ⅱ and stage Ⅲ tumor tissues than those for stageⅠand Ⅳ[83.3% (5/6),90.9% (10/11) vs. 33.4% (1/3),25.0% (1/4)]. Additionally,samples with a Ki-67 positive area proportion of 55%-70% exhibited the highest success rate (100%). Phenotypic experiments on the organoids indicated that their pathological histological structure and the expression of tumor markers were consistent with those of the primary tissues,suggesting that the organoids retained the histological characteristics of the primary lesions. Conclusions This study successfully established a colorectal cancer organoid model revealing the impact of tumor staging and the proportion of Ki-67 positive areas on the success rate of culture. The organoid model effectively retains the histological characteristics of the primary lesion,providing a powerful in vitro tool for the research and treatment of colorectal cancer.
6.Visual analysis of research hotspots and trends of external therapies in traditional Chinese medicine for insomnia
CHEN Shupeng ; TANG Nana ; WANG Simeng ; LIU Yinghua ; ZHANG Zhiyong ; CHEN Shiyu
Digital Chinese Medicine 2023;6(1):41-54
【Objective】 To explore the current status and development trend of research on external therapies in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for insomnia over the past 10 years through bibliometrics and visual analysis, to provide references for further research on the topic. 【Methods】 Literature relating to TCM external therapies for insomnia from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2021 was retrieved from Chinese databases, including China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Database, China Science and Technology Journal Database (VIP), and from the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) for English articles. CiteSpace, VOSviewer, Scimago Graphica, and NoteExpress software were used to analyze publication volumes of the papers and how they were distributed in different journals, as well as to visualize the data of the countries, authors, institutions, and keywords. 【Results】 A total of 6 085 papers were obtained, of which 5 592 were from the Chinese databases and 493 were from the English database, with their publication volumes growing steadily year on year. Approximately 45 countries and regions were found to have published research on the topic. In terms of Chinese publications, the author with the most papers published was CHEN Yunfei from Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The closest collaboration was between LIU Chengyong from the Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine and YUE Zenghui from Hunan University of Chinese Medicine. In terms of English publications, the author with the most papers published was MAO Junj from Sloan-Kettering Cancer Research Center, USA, and LAO Lixing from the University of Hong Kong was his closest partner in collaboration. Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine was the institution with the most Chinese publications, and Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine was the one with the most English papers published. Studies on the topic were published in 386 Chinese journals and 205 English journals, respectively. Nowadays, the clinical application of TCM external treatments for insomnia, the selection of meridians and acupoints, therapies for insomnia and its related diseases are research hotspots. The combined use of different TCM external therapies is a trend in the treatment of insomnia and its concomitant diseases, especially in the fields of oncology, nursing, and psychiatric disorders. The exploration of mechanisms of TCM external therapies for insomnia is also a key direction for future research. In clinical practice, the commonly used external therapies for insomnia include acupuncture, ear-acupressure with beans, acupoint application, etc. The commonly selected acupoints are auricular points, Sishencong (EX-HN1), Shenmen (HT7), etc. The frequently studied meridians are Ren, Du, Qiao, etc. The insomnia concomitant diseases are depression, stroke, anxiety, etc. 【Conclusion】 A wealth of research results have been accumulated in the treatment of insomnia by TCM external therapies, but authoritative research results are not so many. Therefore, institutions in different countries should strengthen communications and cooperation, and researchers should be encouraged to make innovations and breakthroughs on the basis of inherited TCM external therapies, so as to produce more valuable research results and improve TCM external therapies for providing better treatments for patients with sleep disorders.
7.Analysis of 90 Cases of Serious Adverse Reactions Induced by Nedaplatin for Injection
Fang TANG ; Shupeng ZOU ; Jinwen ZHANG ; Yunzhou CHEN
Herald of Medicine 2023;42(12):1879-1882
Objective In order to discuss the rationality of clinical use of medication and the strategies of serious adverse reactions(SADR),the reports of SADRs caused by nedaplatin for injection were summarized and analyzed.Methods Methods Serious adverse reactions to all medicines reported to the National Adverse Reaction Monitoring Centre(NARMC)in Tongji Hospital Affiliated to Tongji Medical College,Huazhong University of Science and Technology from January 2012 to December 2021 were collected,and a retrospective analysis of 90 patients among those cases with SADR after nedaplatin injection was carried out.Results The occurrence of SADRs was not related to the gender.In monotherapy with nedaplatin,the rate of serious adverse effects was high with the first use of nedaplatin(74.3%).The incidence of adverse reactions was highest within 30 minutes and 2-14 days,including severe allergic reaction(34.4%)and grade Ⅱ-Ⅳ myelosuppression(51.2%),respectively.Drug withdrawal and symptomatic treatment were often the preferred treatment methods in clinical practice.Conclusion While using nedaplatin as a chemotherapy regimen,especially for the first time,patients should be closely monitored for the occurrence of severe anaphylaxis within 30 minutes and severe bone marrow suppression within 2 weeks.A rescue emergency plan for resuscitation and regular checking of the hemogram should be made to prevent the occurrence of serious adverse reactions.
8.Incidence and treatment analysis of gastric cancer in Tianjin: a report of 3 122 cases
Xiaona WANG ; Weihua FU ; Yongjie ZHAO ; Tao YANG ; Xiangyang YU ; Junzhong SHI ; Guodong SONG ; Haotian LI ; Shupeng ZHANG ; Hai HUANG ; Jinfang ZHANG ; Jianping BAI ; Jinlin WANG ; Shucheng WANG ; Zhaokui DUAN ; Naihui SUN ; Tong LIU ; Han LIANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2023;22(10):1205-1211
Objective:To investigate the incidence and treatment of gastric cancer in 16 medical centers in Tianjin from 2020 to 2021.Methods:The retrospective and descriptive study was conducted. The clinical data of 3 122 gastric cancer patients who underwent surgery in 16 medical centers, including Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, et al, in Tianjin from 2020 to 2021 were collected. There were 2 112 males and 1 010 females, aged (64±11)years. Observation indicators: (1) general data of patients; (2) treatment situations; (3) postoperative complications. Measurement data with normal distribution were represented as Mean± SD, and measurement data with skewed distribution were represented as M(range). Count data were descri-bed as absolute numbers or percentages, and comparison between groups was conducted by the chi-square test. Results:(1) General data of patients. From 2020 to 2021, a total of 3 122 gastric cancer patients received surgeries in 16 medical centers in Tianjin, including 2 112 males and 1 010 females. There were 1 443 cases in 2020, including 976 males and 467 females, aged (63±11) years. There were 1 679 cases in 2021, including 1 136 males and 543 females, aged (65±11) years. Of the 3 122 pati-ents, cases in stage Ⅰ, Ⅱ, Ⅲ, Ⅳ were 696, 667, 1 466, 293, accounting for 22.293%(696/3 122), 21.365%(667/3 122), 46.957%(1 466/3 122), 9.385%(293/3 122), respectively. Cases with early gastric cancer, locally advanced gastric cancer, advanced gastric cancer account for 17.265%(539/3 122), 73.350%(2 290/3 122), 9.385%(293/3 122). There were 2 829 patients without distant metastasis and 293 patients with distant metastasis. For the 2 829 patients without distant metas-tasis, cases in stage T1, T2, T3, T4a, T4b accounted for 19.053%(539/2 829), 12.089%(342/2 829), 20.148%(570/2 829), 41.499%(1 174/2 829), 7.211%(204/2 829)respectively, cases in stage N0, N1, N2, N3 account for 37.328%(1 056/2 829), 16.331%(462/2 829), 15.836%(448/2 829), 30.505%(863/2 829). For the 293 advanced gastric cancer patients with distant metastasis, 190 cases had peri-toneal metastasis, 47 cases had lymph node metastasis, 27 cases had ovarian metastasis, 37 cases had liver metastasis, 14 cases had other metastasis (some patients had ≥2 distant metastases). (2) Treatment situations. ① For the 539 with early gastric cancer, cases undergoing endoscopic submu-cosal dissection, laparoscopic surgery, open surgery were 22, 150, 86 in 2020, versus 19, 212, 50 in 2021, showing a significant difference between them ( χ2=19.42, P<0.05). For the 498 patients with early gastric cancer who underwent laparoscopic or open surgery, cases undergoing open surgery including total gastrectomy, distal gastrectomy, proximal gastrectomy were 25, 81, 30, and cases undergoing laparoscopic surgery including total gastrectomy, distal gastrectomy, proximal gastrec-tomy were 18, 309, 35, respectively, showing a significant difference between them ( χ2=40.62, P<0.05). For the 2 290 patients with locally advanced gastric cancer, cases undergoing open surgery and laparoscopic surgery were 446 and 617 in 2020, versus 410 and 817 in 2021, showing a significant difference between them ( χ2=17.75, P<0.05). For the 2 290 patients with locally advanced gastric cancer, cases undergoing open surgery including total gastrectomy, distal gastrectomy, proxi-mal gastrectomy were 336, 377, 143, and cases undergoing laparoscopic surgery including total gastrectomy, distal gastrectomy, proximal gastrectomy were 377, 920, 137, respectively, showing a significant difference between them ( χ2=89.64, P<0.05). Of the 293 patients with advanced gastric cancer, 175 cases underwent surgeries due to hemorrhage, stenosis, perforation, 76 cases under-went surgery after chemotherapy, 42 cases underwent surgery directly. ② For 756 cases of 3 122 pati-ents undergoing total gastrectomy, 357 and 4 cases received open digestive tract reconstruction including Roux-en-Y and other anastomosis, versus 380 and 15 cases with laparoscopic digestive tract reconstruction including Roux-en-Y and other anastomosis, showing a significant difference between them ( χ2=5.57, P<0.05). For 1 687 cases undergoing distal gastrectomy, 84, 160, 158, 55 cases received open digestive tract reconstruction including Billroth Ⅰ anastomosis, Billroth Ⅱ + Braun anastomosis, Roux-en-Y anastomosis, uncut Roux-en-Y anastomosis, versus 154, 489, 417, 170 cases with laparoscopic digestive tract reconstruction including Billroth Ⅰ anastomosis, Billroth Ⅱ + Braun anastomosis, Roux-en-Y anastomosis, uncut Roux-en-Y anastomosis, showing a significant difference between them ( χ2=10.90, P<0.05) . Of the 539 patients with early gastric cancer, 65 cases had lymph node metastasis, in which 18 of 306 stage T1a cases had lymph node metastasis and 47 of 233 stage T1b cases had lymph node metastasis. The number of detected lymph nodes for the 2 290 patients with advanced gastric cancer was 31±15, including ≥16 for 2 059 cases and ≥30 for 1 276 cases. Of the 3 122 patients, cases with neoadjuvant therapy, complete response and incomplete response was 128, 13 and 115 in 2020, versus 250, 49 and 201 in 2021, showing a significant difference between them ( χ2=5.51, P<0.05). (3) Postoperative complications. Of the 3 122 patients, 746 cases had postoperative complications, with an incidence of 23.895%(746/3 122). There were 62 patients with grade 3 or more complications. Reoperation was conducted in 34 patients. There were 14 cases of postoperative death. The duration of postoperative hospital stay and hospital expense were (11±5)days and (98 114±46 598)yuan for the 3 122 patients, (26±14)days and (122 066±68 317)yuan for cases with complications, (40±21)days and (196 926±12 747)yuan for cases with grade 3 or more complications. Conclusion:Compared with 2020, cases undergoing laparoscopic surgery and distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer in Tianjin increases in 2021, and the digestive tract reconstruction also differs. The number of patients with neoadjuvant chemotherapy and complete response rate for advanced gastric cancer increases.
9.Repair of a severe defect of the lower abdomen with multiple abdominal hernias
Chao GUO ; Shupeng HUANG ; Tong YANG ; Fan WANG ; Yongsheng ZHOU ; Hua LIANG ; Jiaping ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2023;39(12):1353-1356
In December 2021, a male patient with a large-scale tissue defect in the lower abdomen and multiple abdominal wall hernias caused by a serious traffic accident was admitted to the Department of Plastic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University. The tensor fascia lata myocutaneous flap combined with anterolateral thigh flap was used to repair abdominal wall sunken deformity and abdominal wall hernia successfully. Five months of follow-up showed satisfactory appearance with no recurrence of abdominal wall hernia.
10.Repair of a severe defect of the lower abdomen with multiple abdominal hernias
Chao GUO ; Shupeng HUANG ; Tong YANG ; Fan WANG ; Yongsheng ZHOU ; Hua LIANG ; Jiaping ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2023;39(12):1353-1356
In December 2021, a male patient with a large-scale tissue defect in the lower abdomen and multiple abdominal wall hernias caused by a serious traffic accident was admitted to the Department of Plastic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University. The tensor fascia lata myocutaneous flap combined with anterolateral thigh flap was used to repair abdominal wall sunken deformity and abdominal wall hernia successfully. Five months of follow-up showed satisfactory appearance with no recurrence of abdominal wall hernia.

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