1.Key technologies and challenges in online adaptive radiotherapy for lung cancer.
Baiqiang DONG ; Shuohan ZHENG ; Kelly CHEN ; Xuan ZHU ; Sijuan HUANG ; Xiaobo JIANG ; Wenchao DIAO ; Hua LI ; Lecheng JIA ; Feng CHI ; Xiaoyan HUANG ; Qiwen LI ; Ming CHEN
Chinese Medical Journal 2025;138(13):1559-1567
Definitive treatment of lung cancer with radiotherapy is challenging, as respiratory motion and anatomical changes can increase the risk of severe off-target effects during radiotherapy. Online adaptive radiotherapy (ART) is an evolving approach that enables timely modification of a treatment plan during the interfraction of radiotherapy, in response to physiologic or anatomic variations, aiming to improve the dose distribution for precise targeting and delivery in lung cancer patients. The effectiveness of online ART depends on the seamless integration of multiple components: sufficient quality of linear accelerator-integrated imaging guidance, deformable image registration, automatic recontouring, and efficient quality assurance and workflow. This review summarizes the present status of online ART for lung cancer, including key technologies, as well as the challenges and areas of active research in this field.
Humans
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Lung Neoplasms/radiotherapy*
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Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted/methods*
2.Establishment of a standardized daily behavior collection and analysis system for brain disease models of rhesus and cynomolgus monkeys and its application in autism spectrum disorder.
Xiaofeng REN ; Huimin WANG ; Xiaoman LV ; Yi ZHOU ; Yingyin FAN ; Yanjun YU ; Christoph W TURCK ; Yuhui CHEN ; Longbao LV ; Yingzhou HU ; Hao LI ; Wenchao WANG ; Dongdong QIN ; Xiaoli FENG ; Xintian HU
Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B 2024;25(11):972-995
Complex brain diseases seriously endanger human health, and early diagnostic biomarkers and effective treatments are currently lacking. Due to ethical constraints on human research, establishing monkey models is crucial to address these issues. With the rapid development of technology, transgenic monkey models of a range of brain diseases, especially autism spectrum disorder (ASD), have been successfully established. However, to establish practical and effective brain disease models and subsequently apply them to disease mechanism and treatment studies, there is still a lack of a standard tool, i.e., a system for collecting and analyzing the daily behaviors of brain disease model monkeys. Therefore, with the goal of undertaking a comprehensive and quantitative study of behavioral phenotypes, we established a standard daily behavior collection and analysis system, including behavioral data collection protocols and a monkey daily behavior ethogram (MDBE) for rhesus and cynomolgus monkeys, which are the most commonly used non-human primates in model construction. Then, we used ASD as an application example after referring to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR), which is widely used in clinical disease diagnosis to obtain ASD core clinical symptoms. We then established a sub-ethogram (ASD monkey core behavior ethogram (MCBE-ASD)) specifically for quantitative assessment of the core clinical symptoms of an ASD monkey model based on MDBE. Subsequently, we demonstrated the high reproducibility of the system.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Macaca mulatta
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Disease Models, Animal
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Behavior, Animal
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Macaca fascicularis
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Male
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Humans
3.Relaxin-2 Prevents Erectile Dysfunction by Cavernous Nerve, Endothelial and Histopathological Protection Effects in Rats with Bilateral Cavernous Nerve Injury
Kang LIU ; Taotao SUN ; Wenchao XU ; Jingyu SONG ; Yinwei CHEN ; Yajun RUAN ; Hao LI ; Kai CUI ; Yan ZHANG ; Yuhong FENG ; Jiancheng PAN ; Enli LIANG ; Zhongcheng XIN ; Tao WANG ; Shaogang WANG ; Jihong LIU ; Yang LUAN
The World Journal of Men's Health 2023;41(2):434-445
Purpose:
Cavernous nerve injury induced erectile dysfunction (ED) is a refractory complication with high incidence in person under radical prostatectomy. Studies have shown that relaxin-2 (RLX-2) plays a vital role of endothelial protection, vasodilation, anti-fibrosis and neuroprotection in a variety of diseases. However, whether penile cavernous erection can benefit from RLX-2 remains unknown. The purpose of the experiment was to explore the effects of RLX-2 on ED in the rat suffering with bilateral cavernous nerve injury (BCNI).
Materials and Methods:
The rats were divided into three groups: Sham group was underwent sham operation, BCNI+RLX group or BCNI group was underwent bilateral cavernous nerve crush and then randomly treated with RLX-2 (0.4 mg/kg/d) or saline by continuous administration using a subcutaneously implanted micro pump for 4 weeks respectively. Then, erectile function was evaluated by electrical stimulation of cavernous nerves. Cavernous nerves and penile tissues and were collected for histological evaluation.
Results:
Erectile function of rats with BCNI was partially improved after RLX-2 treatment. The BCNI group had lower expression of relaxin family peptide receptor (RXFP) 1, p-AKT/AKT, p-eNOS/eNOS ratios than sham operation rats, but RLX-2 could partially reversed these changes. Histologically, the BCNI+RLX group had a significant effect on preservation of neurofilament, neuronal glial antigen 2 of penile tissue and nNOS of cavernous nerves when compared with BCNI group. RLX-2 could inhibited the lever of BCNI induced corporal fibrosis and apoptosis via regulating TGFβ1-Smad2/3-CTGF pathway and the expression of Bax/Bcl-2 ratio, caspase3.
Conclusions
RLX-2 could improve erectile function of BCNI rats by protecting cavernous nerve and endothelial function and suppressing corporal fibrosis and apoptosis via RXFP1 and AKT/eNOS pathway. Our findings may provide a promising treatment for refractory BCNI induced ED.
4.Anterior and posterior auricular approach for ear cartilage harvesting rhinoplasty: a comparative study
Fei LONG ; Yilan YANG ; Feng QIN ; Yunzhu LI ; Wenchao ZHANG ; Mingzi ZHANG ; Zenan XIA ; Xiaojun WANG ; Zhifei LIU
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2022;28(1):18-21
Objective:To compare the pros and cons of harvesting ear cartilage through anterior and posterior auricular approaches during rhinoplasty.Methods:From January 2017 to December 2018, 63 patients with otochondral rhinoplasty in our hospital were enrolled in this study, 60 were female and 3 were male; the average age was 31.6 years (range, 18 to 43) . They were randomly divided into anterior auricular approach group with 32 cases (64 sides) and posterior auricular approach group with 31 cases (62 sides). Surgical duration, complications and postoperative scar of the two methods were analyzed.Results:The average time for harvesting the ear cartilage through posterior auricular approach and anterior auricular approach was (20.8±1.7) min and (12.6±1.1) min, respectively ( P<0.01). The overall complication rate was 15.6% for posterior auricular approach group and 4.8% for anterior auricular approach group. The wound healed well in both groups, and there was no significant difference in postoperative scar between the two groups during an average 13 months follow-up period. Conclusions:While both the anterior and the posterior auricular approaches present with similar inconspicuous scarring, the use of anterior auricular approach alone to harvest ear cartilage during rhinoplasty provides both the surgeons and the patients with easier access, shorter surgical duration, and fewer complications. Hence, we believe that the anterior auricular approach possesses greater advantages than the posterior auricular approach.
5.Classification system and surgical design of developmental breast asymmetry
Feng QIN ; Xiaojun WANG ; Ang ZENG ; Zhifei LIU ; Zenan XIA ; Wenchao ZHANG ; Mingzi ZHANG ; Lin ZHU
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2022;28(1):26-29
Objective:To explore the classification and treatment strategies of developmental breast asymmetry (DBA).Methods:A retrospective study was conducted in adult female patients with developmental breast asymmetry deformity who underwent surgery between January 2005 to June 2019 in the Plastic Surgery Department of Peking Union Medical College Hospital. According to different clinical manifestations, DBA was divided into three types which adopted to different surgical strategies. Postoperative complications and patient satisfaction were evaluated.Results:A total of 203 patients were included in the study; 42.36% (86 cases) were type Ⅰ, 31.03% (63 cases) were type Ⅱ and 26.60% (54 cases) were type Ⅲ. The number of follow-up patients accounted for 79.3% (161/203). The mean follow-up time was 9 months. There were one case of poor healing of the axillary incision in latissimus dorsi muscle flap, two cases of seroma, five cases of Baker grade Ⅰ capsule contracture, two cases of Baker grade Ⅱ capsule contracture and one cases of small nodules in autologous fat breast augmentation. With regard to patient satisfaction, 80.1% (129 cases) felt satisfied with the aesthetic results, 15% (24 cases) felt good, 3.7%. (6 cases) felt average and 1.2% (2 cases) felt unsatisfied.Conclusions:This study shows that the clinical manifestations of DBA are varied, and our classification method is an effective and useful tool to guide the surgical treatment. Individualized surgical design is essential for aesthetical results.
6.Effect of mechano-growth factor on osteoclast activity and its mechanism
Yanxiang TONG ; Bin WANG ; Yanfei JIA ; Wei FENG ; Lifeng ZHANG ; Yaguang LI ; Fei XUE ; Chengyong YU ; Zhehan ZHANG ; Wenxuan WANG ; Wenchao JIA ; Yi WANG ; Youwei YANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2021;37(11):1034-1041
Objective:To investigate the effect of mechano-growth factor(MGF)on osteoclast activity and its mechanism.Methods:The RAW264.7 precursor osteoclast cell line was cultured with 25 ng/ml macrophage-colony stimulating factor(M-CSF)and 30 ng/ml receptor activator of NF-κB ligand(RANKL),and identified by tartrate resistant acid phosphatase(TRAP)staining after 7 days of culture. Western blot anslysis was used to determine the effect of 45 ng/ml MGF on the phosphoinositide-3-kinase/protein kinase B(PI3K/AKT)signaling pathway in separated osteoclasts,including levels of AKT,phosphorylation(p)-AKT,lactation mammalian target of rapamycin(mTOR),p-mTOR and TRAP at 0,4,8 and 12 hours. Real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR was used to expressions of TRAP in osteoclasts at 0,4,8 and 12 hours. The PI3K/Akt phosphorylation inhibitor LY294002(20 μmol/L)combined with MGF(45 ng/ml)was used to act on osteoclasts,and expression levels of Akt,p-Akt,mTOR,p-mTOR and TRAP were detected by Western blot at 0,4,8 and 12 hours.Results:After culturing RAW264.7 cells with M-CSF and RANKL for 7 days,a large number of osteoclasts with positive TRAP staining can be obtained. Western blot analysis showed expression levels of Akt and mTOR did not change significantly over time( P>0.05),expression levels of p-Akt and p-mTOR increased continuously from(2.18±0.34)pg/ml and(0.83±0.10)pg/ml at 0 hour to(3.86±0.36)pg/ml and(1.56±0.19)pg/ml at 12 hours( P<0.05),and expression level of TRAP decreased significantly over time,from(5.66±0.47)pg/ml at 0 hour to(3.76±0.38)pg/ml at 12 hours( P<0.05). Real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR analysis of expression of TRAP in osteoclasts showed that MGF inhibited the expression of TRAP in osteoclasts,which decreased from 1.02±0.06 at 0 hour to 0.53±0.11 at 12 hours( P<0.05). After acting LY294002 combined with MGF on osteoclasts,Western blot analysis showed expression levels of Akt and mTOR did not change significantly over time( P>0.05),expression levels of p-AKT and p-mTOR decreased significantly from(3.28±0.18)pg/ml and(3.29±0.22)pg/ml at 0 hour to(2.06±0.34)pg/ml and(2.04±0.20)pg/ml at 12 hours( P<0.05),and expression level of TRAP had no significant difference over time( P>0.05). Conclusions:MGF inhibits osteoclast activity by inhibiting the expression of TRAP in osteoclasts through PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. LY294002 inhibits the expression of PI3K/Akt signaling pathway in osteoclasts,further verifying the mechanism of MGF inhibiting osteoclast activity,and this finding puts forward new ideas for clinical prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
7.Discovery of a subtype-selective, covalent inhibitor against palmitoylation pocket of TEAD3.
Tian LU ; Yong LI ; Wenchao LU ; Twgm SPITTERS ; Xueyu FANG ; Jun WANG ; Simian CAI ; Jing GAO ; Yanting ZHOU ; Zhe DUAN ; Huan XIONG ; Liping LIU ; Qi LI ; Hualiang JIANG ; Kaixian CHEN ; Hu ZHOU ; Hua LIN ; Huijin FENG ; Bing ZHOU ; Christopher L ANTOS ; Cheng LUO
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2021;11(10):3206-3219
The TEA domain (TEAD) family proteins (TEAD1‒4) are essential transcription factors that control cell differentiation and organ size in the Hippo pathway. Although the sequences and structures of TEAD family proteins are highly conserved, each TEAD isoform has unique physiological and pathological functions. Therefore, the development and discovery of subtype selective inhibitors for TEAD protein will provide important chemical probes for the TEAD-related function studies in development and diseases. Here, we identified a novel TEAD1/3 covalent inhibitor (DC-TEADin1072) with biochemical IC
8.Applied anatomical study of autologous fat injection in forehead area
Loubin SI ; Feng QIN ; Mingzi ZHANG ; Xiao KONG ; Liu LIU ; Nanze YU ; Wenchao ZHANG ; Fei LONG ; Tian MENG ; Yang WANG
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2020;36(2):170-174
Objective:The purpose of this study was to observe the anatomical features in the area of forehead and further to discuss precautions of forehead autologous fat injection.Methods:A total of 12 fresh adult cadaveric specimens (6 males and 6 females, 47.5±11.7 years old) were studied during January 2018 to December 2018. Combined with routine anatomy and microanatomy, forehead tissues were dissected to observe important structures and their surroundings. The important blood vessels and tissues thickness were measured by electronic vernier caliper.Results:The forehead is composed of skin, subcutaneous adipose tissue, superficial musculoaponeurotic system(SMAS), loose connective tissue and periosteum. There are three superficial fat compartments. The width and length of superficial central forehead compartments is(2.17±0.27) cm and(4.16±0.38) cm. The width and length of left superficial lateral forehead compartments is(2.09±0.31) cm and(3.65±0.39) cm and right superficial lateral forehead compartments is(2.14±0.29) cm and(3.18±0.55) cm. The three deep fat compartments shape is similar to superficial fat compartments. It is an avascular layer.Retro-orbicularis oculi fat lies deep to the supraorbital area with the thickness is (2.58±0.03) mm and the length is (2.55±0.05) mm. The blood supply of forehead is provided by the supratrochlear artery, the superaorbital artery and the superficial temporal artery with internal diameters of (1.01±0.16) mm, (0.85±0.12) mm and (1.35±0.15) mm, respectively.Conclusions:Forehead autologous fat transfer should be injected into the avascular forehead deep fat compartments. Avoiding injected into superficial fat compartments to avoid unnatural mask face. Because there are potential channels in the superficial central fat compartments and the area of the upper eyelid, it should be avoided to form periorbital migratory fat granuloma caused by postoperative acupressure.
9.Applied anatomical study of autologous fat injection in forehead area
Loubin SI ; Feng QIN ; Mingzi ZHANG ; Xiao KONG ; Liu LIU ; Nanze YU ; Wenchao ZHANG ; Fei LONG ; Tian MENG ; Yang WANG
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2020;36(2):170-174
Objective:The purpose of this study was to observe the anatomical features in the area of forehead and further to discuss precautions of forehead autologous fat injection.Methods:A total of 12 fresh adult cadaveric specimens (6 males and 6 females, 47.5±11.7 years old) were studied during January 2018 to December 2018. Combined with routine anatomy and microanatomy, forehead tissues were dissected to observe important structures and their surroundings. The important blood vessels and tissues thickness were measured by electronic vernier caliper.Results:The forehead is composed of skin, subcutaneous adipose tissue, superficial musculoaponeurotic system(SMAS), loose connective tissue and periosteum. There are three superficial fat compartments. The width and length of superficial central forehead compartments is(2.17±0.27) cm and(4.16±0.38) cm. The width and length of left superficial lateral forehead compartments is(2.09±0.31) cm and(3.65±0.39) cm and right superficial lateral forehead compartments is(2.14±0.29) cm and(3.18±0.55) cm. The three deep fat compartments shape is similar to superficial fat compartments. It is an avascular layer.Retro-orbicularis oculi fat lies deep to the supraorbital area with the thickness is (2.58±0.03) mm and the length is (2.55±0.05) mm. The blood supply of forehead is provided by the supratrochlear artery, the superaorbital artery and the superficial temporal artery with internal diameters of (1.01±0.16) mm, (0.85±0.12) mm and (1.35±0.15) mm, respectively.Conclusions:Forehead autologous fat transfer should be injected into the avascular forehead deep fat compartments. Avoiding injected into superficial fat compartments to avoid unnatural mask face. Because there are potential channels in the superficial central fat compartments and the area of the upper eyelid, it should be avoided to form periorbital migratory fat granuloma caused by postoperative acupressure.
10.Effects on Elbow Stability of the Terrible Triad Using Medial Collateral Ligament Repair and Ulnar Coronoid Process Fixation
Xinbin FAN ; Chao SONG ; Zhihong DING ; Liang WU ; Wenchao ZHOU ; Gang FENG ; Yue LIU ; Dece KONG ; Tieyi YANG ; Yan ZHANG
Journal of Medical Biomechanics 2020;35(5):E540-E545
Objective To investigate the effect of medial collateral ligament (MCL) repair and coronoid process fracture fixation on stability of the Terrible Triad of the elbow. Methods CT and MRI scan images of elbow joints from one healthy 28-year-old male volunteer were used to establish three elbow models. Model A: normal model. Model B: repair of coronoid process fractures, without MCL repair. Model C: repair of MCL, without repair of ulnar coronoid processes. Longitudinal loads were applied on the three models to analyze the displacement and stress distributions of the elbow joint under different working conditions and compare the stability of the elbow joint. Results The displacement and stress distributions of the three models were similar. The maximum displacement and maximum stress of the articular surface were located at the ulna pulley notch, while the minimum displacement was located at the coronoid process and its medial side. The minimum stress was located at the lower lateral side of the coronoid process. There were no statistical differences in the maximum displacement and stress among the three models (P>0.05). Conclusions When the lateral column is stable, the effect of repairing the MCL and fixing the fracture block of ulnar coronoid process is similar.

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