1.Remodeling characteristics and construction of a survival prediction model based on enhancers and regulome in intestinal type gastric cancer
Xu CHEN ; Zhaole CHU ; Bijun QIN ; Biying LIU ; Xianfeng LI ; Tao WANG ; Wenkang LIU ; Bin WANG
Journal of Army Medical University 2024;46(7):695-704
Objective To explore the genome-wide distribution of histone H3K27ac in intestinal type gastric cancer,analyze remodeling features of enhancers and regulome and construct a prediction model for prognosis.Methods H3K27ac CUT&Tag sequencing and RNA sequencing were performed in intestinal type gastric cancer tissues from 15 patients and normal gastric mucosa tissues from 18 healthy volunteers.Bioinformatics analysis was performed to identify the differences in genome distribution of H3K27ac modifications.Based on the distribution characteristics of H3K27ac,the enhancer elements were identified and the remodeling characteristics of enhancer and related regulome were explored.The prediction model for prognosis based on enhancer related target genes was constructed by univariate Cox and multivariate Cox regression analyses.Results The histone H3K27ac modification was mainly distributed in the enhancer region and displayed no significant differences in the genomic distribution patterns between normal and cancer tissues.Compared with normal gastric mucosa,the level of enhancer H3K27ac modification was higher in intestinal type gastric cancer.A total of 8847 enhancers with increased activity in intestinal type gastric cancer were identified,accounting for 8.3%of all enhancers,which might promote malignant behaviors such as proliferation and adhesion of gastric cancer cells.A prognosis-predicting model established based on a panel of 6 genes that upregulated by the acquired enhancer in cancers,which was able to predict the overall survival of patients.Conclusion Enhancer remodeling is one of the significant epigenetic features of intestinal type gastric cancer.These enhancers may drive malignant growth and adhesion of cancer cells by upregulating the expression of MYC,E2F3 and other genes.A prognosis model based on enhancer target genes is constructed.
2.Drug Resistance and Prognosis of 150 Cases of Peritoneal Dialysis-associated Peritonitis
Yueyuan WU ; Xiaohua DAI ; Jie XU ; Xianfeng ZHANG ; Deyu XU ; Kun HU ; Lei SHEN ; Guoyuan LU ; Qiang HAN ; Yongfu HANG
Herald of Medicine 2024;43(2):287-291
Objective To analyze the pathogenic bacteria and drug resistance of peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis(PDAP),and provide a clinical reference for the rational use of antibiotics.Methods The demographic data of PDAP patients admitted to the peritoneal dialysis(PD)Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University from July 1,2015 to December 30,2021 were collected,and the pathogens,drug resistance and prognosis were retrospectively analyzed.Results A total of 150 episodes of PDAP occurred in 92 patients.The positive rate of PD fluid culture was 61.33%,including 65 cases(70.65%)of Gram-positive(G+)bacteria,mainly Staphylococcus and Streptococcus.Gram-negative(G-)bacteria were in 16 cases(17.39%),mainly Escherichia coli and Enterobacter cloacae.There were 11 cases(11.96%)of multiple infections,including 5 cases of combined fungal infection.From 2016 to 2021,the incidence of G+bacteria-related PDAP decreased from 14 to 8 cases.G+strains were resistant to methicillin(35.00%),and were sensitive to linezolid(100.00%),teicoplanin(100.00%)and rifampicin(100.00%).The sensitivity rate to vancomycin was 98.59%.G-strains were sensitive to ceftazidime(86.36%),ceftizoxime(88.89%)and amikacin(100.00%).The MIC of vancomycin against Staphylococcus showed an upward trend in 2019-2021.The overall cure rate of PDAP was 81.33%in patients who responded to antibiotic treatment,and the cure rate of G+bacteria was higher than that of multiple infections(89.23%vs.36.36%,P<0.01).The outcome of patients with multiple infections,especially those with concurrent fungal infection was poor.Conclusion The incidence of PDAP in the PD center has shown a decreasing trend in recent years.G+bacteria are still the main pathogenic bacteria causing PDAP,and they are highly resistant to methicillin,so vancomycin should be used as empirical therapy.For G-bacteria,cefotaxime and amikacin can be chosen as empirical therapy.There is a drift in the MIC values of vancomycin against Staphylococcus in the study period,so it is necessary to monitor the MIC of vancomycin against Staphylococcus and its changing trend.
3.Application of clinical-CT radiomics nomogram for preoperative prediction of colon cancer lymph node metastasis
Mingsong DONG ; Xiaojin ZHANG ; Jiajun XU ; Xianfeng ZHU ; Yong GUO ; Xin DAI ; Fei LIU ; Hu ZHANG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2024;40(12):1989-1993
Objective To construct clinical imaging model,radiomics model,and a combined model based on the above two for predicting lymph node metastasis(LNM)of colon cancer(CC),and to compare the diagnostic performance of each model.Methods The data from 328 CC patients confirmed by surgical pathology were analyzed retrospectively,including 156 with LNM.All patients were randomly divided into training group(229 cases)and validation group(99 cases)at a ratio of 7∶3.The difference of clinical imaging indicators were compared between groups and a clinical imaging model for diagnosing LNM was constructed.The tumor three-dimensional volume of interest(VOI)was used for radiomics feature extraction,and after dimensionality reduction and selection,8 features were obtained to construct the Radiomics score(Radscore).A combined model of clinical imaging indicators and Radscore was built.The diagnostic performance of each model for LNM was compared,and the calibration and clinical benefit of the optimal model were evaluated.Results There were statistical differences in clinical imaging indicators between the two groups:carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA),CA199,tumor long diameter,and lymph node short diameter(P<0.05).The area under the curve(AUC)of the clinical imaging model,radiomics model,and combined model were 0.721,0.814,0.854(training group),and 0.744,0.732,0.808(validation group),respectively.The AUC of the combined model was the highest,and both the training and validation groups were higher than that of the clinical imaging model(P<0.05).The combined model demonstrated higher calibration,with a clinical benefit from decision curve analysis(DCA)threshold range of 0.09 to 0.91.Conclusion The nomogram constructed based on clinical imaging indicators and CT radiomics holds high value in diagnosing LNM of CC.
4.A randomized controlled trial on the effect of early eschar dermabrasion combined with antimicrobial soft silicone foam dressing in the treatment of deep partial-thickness burn wounds in children
Yang SHEN ; Jun HE ; Junzhang LIU ; Xianfeng ZHANG ; Jie TAN ; Wenjun TANG ; Hao YANG ; Xu CHEN ; Xingwang LUO
Chinese Journal of Burns 2024;40(4):342-347
Objective:To explore the effect of early eschar dermabrasion combined with antimicrobial soft silicone foam dressing (hereinafter referred to as foam dressing) in treating the deep partial-thickness burn wounds in children.Methods:This study was a randomized controlled trial. From June 2021 to December 2022, 78 pediatric patients with deep partial-thickness burns who met the inclusion criteria were admitted to the Department of Burns in Guiyang Steel Plant Employees Hospital. According to the random number table, the pediatric patients were divided into two groups, with 38 cases left in combined treatment group (with 20 males and 18 females, aged 26.00 (16.75, 39.75) months) and 39 cases in foam dressing group (with 21 males and 18 females, aged 19.00 (14.00, 31.00) months) after the exclusion of one dropped-out child in follow-up. The pediatric patients in combined treatment group underwent eschar dermabrasion of the wound within 48 hours after injury, the wound was covered with foam dressing after operation, and the dressing was replaced once every 7 days; for the pediatric patients in foam dressing group, the wound was sterilized within 48 hours after injury and covered with foam dressing, and the dressing was replaced once every 2 to 3 days. After the wound healing, the children in both groups were routinely applied with silicone gel twice a day for 3 weeks before started wearing elastic sleeves for more than 18 hours a day, and continuously for over than 6 months. The degree of pain during dressing change was evaluated using the children's pain behavior inventory FLACC. The adverse reactions during the treatment period, number of dressing changes, and wound healing time were observed and recorded. Six months after wound healing, the Vancouver scar scale (VSS) was used to evaluate the condition of the wound scar.Results:When changing dressing, the FLACC score for pain of pediatric patients in combined treatment group was 3.5 (2.0, 5.0), which was significantly lower than 6.0 (5.0, 8.0) in foam dressing group ( Z=-5.40, P<0.05). During the treatment period, no adverse reactions such as wound edema, fluid accumulation, or peripheral skin rash allergies occurred in any pediatric patient in both groups. The number of dressing changes of pediatric patients in combined treatment group was 3 (3, 4) times, which was significantly less than 8 (7, 10) times in foam dressing group ( Z=-7.58, P<0.05). The wound healing time of pediatric patients in combined treatment group was (19±5) days, which was significantly shorter than (25±6) days in foam dressing group ( t=-4.48, P<0.05). Six months after wound healing, the VSS score for scar of pediatric patients in combined treatment group was 5 (2, 8), which was significantly lower than 7 (5, 10) in foam dressing group ( Z=-3.05, P<0.05). Conclusions:Compared with using foam dressings alone, early eschar dermabrasion combined with foam dressings can reduce the number of dressing changes, alleviate the pain during dressing changes, and shorten the wound healing time in treating children with deep partial-thickness burns, and effectively alleviate scar hyperplasia by combining with anti-scar treatment post burns.
5.The potential of herbal drugs to treat heart failure:The roles of Sirt1/AMPK
Zhang TAO ; Xu LEI ; Guo XIAOWEI ; Tao HONGLIN ; Liu YUE ; Liu XIANFENG ; Zhang YI ; Meng XIANLI
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2024;14(2):157-176
Heart failure(HF)is a highly morbid syndrome that seriously affects the physical and mental health of patients and generates an enormous socio-economic burden.In addition to cardiac myocyte oxidative stress and apoptosis,which are considered mechanisms for the development of HF,alterations in cardiac energy metabolism and pathological autophagy also contribute to cardiac abnormalities and ultimately HF.Silent information regulator 1(Sirt1)and adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase(AMPK)are nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide(NAD+)-dependent deacetylases and phosphorylated kinases,respectively.They play similar roles in regulating some pathological processes of the heart through regulating targets such as peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ coactivator 1α(PGC-1α),protein 38 mitogen-activated protein kinase(p38 MAPK),peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors(PPARs),and mammalian target of rapamycin(mTOR).We summarized the synergistic effects of Sirt1 and AMPK in the heart,and listed the traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)that exhibit cardioprotective properties by modulating the Sirt1/AMPK pathway,to provide a basis for the development of Sirt1/AMPK activators or inhibitors for the treatment of HF and other cardiovascular diseases(CVDs).
6.The value of clinical and biparametric MRI nomogram in diagnosing extraprostatic ex-tension of prostate cancer
Zhang HU ; Tao LINGSONG ; Dai MIN ; Zhu XIANFENG ; Guo YONG ; Xu GUANGXING ; Zhang XIAOJIN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2024;51(14):722-727
Objective:To explore the value of clinical and biparametric magnetic resonance imaging(bpMRI)in diagnosing extraprostatic ex-tension(EPE)of prostate cancer(PCa).Methods:This retrospective study assigned 107 patients into EPE(n=42)and organ-limited(n=65)groups based on their postoperative pathology after radical prostatectomy from August 2018 to May 2024 at Wuhu Second People's Hospit-al.The differences in the following clinical risk indicators were compared between the groups:age,total prostate specific antigen(tPSA),pro-state volume,prostate specific antigen density(PSAD)and International Society of Urological Pathology(ISUP)score for prostate puncture.The differences in MRI indicators,prostate imaging reporting and data system(PI-RADS)score and bpMRI were also identified.Binary Logist-ic regression analysis was used to construct clinical and joint models for diagnosing EPE,and screening independent influencing factors.The ROC curve analyze the independent influencing factors and diagnostic performance of the models.The DeLong test was used to compare the differences between the AUC models.A nomogram was draw,and performance evaluated.Results:The differences in tPSA,PSAD,ISUP score for prostate puncture,PI-RADS score,and bpMRI were statistically significant between the two groups(P<0.05).The clinical model AUC was 0.821;while the AUCs of the combined model and independent influencing factors PSAD(OR=25.992),ISUP score for prostate puncture(OR=1.676),and bpMRI(OR=10.729)were 0.899,0.813,0.770,and 0.793 respectively(P<0.001).The combined model was superior to the clinical model(Z=2.502 and P=0.012).The average AUC for 5-fold cross-validation was 0.887,with high model calibration and a threshold range of 5%-85%,indicating clinical benefits.Conclusions:The combined model nomogram derived from clinical and bpMRI indicators is highiy valuable for diagnosing PCa EPE.
7.Accurate tissue flap reconstruction method based on the quadratic surface developability for head and neck soft tissue defects.
Chao CHEN ; Yunfeng LIU ; Jiajie XU ; Xianfeng JIANG ; Chuanming ZHENG ; Minghua GE ; Kangjie CHENG
Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2023;40(6):1175-1184
Soft tissue defects resulting from head and neck tumor resection seriously impact the physical appearance and psychological well-being of patients. The complex curvature of the human head and neck poses a formidable challenge for maxillofacial surgeons to achieve precise aesthetic and functional restoration after surgery. To this end, a normal head and neck volunteer was selected as the subject of investigation. Employing Gaussian curvature analysis, combined with mechanical constraints and principal curvature analysis methods of soft tissue clinical treatment, a precise developable/non-developable area partition map of the head and neck surface was obtained, and a non-developable surface was constructed. Subsequently, a digital design method was proposed for the repair of head and neck soft tissue defects, and an in vitro simulated surgery experiment was conducted. Clinical verification was performed on a patient with tonsil tumor, and the results demonstrated that digital technology-designed flaps improved the accuracy and aesthetic outcome of head and neck soft tissue defect repair surgery. This study validates the feasibility of digital precision repair technology for soft tissue defects after head and neck tumor resection, which effectively assists surgeons in achieving precise flap transplantation reconstruction and improves patients' postoperative satisfaction.
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8.Arthroscopic treatment of popliteal cyst through the modified double posteromedial portal
Haoyuan Zhou ; Ye Tong ; Xianfeng Wang ; Hanyuan Zhang ; Jian Zhou ; Bin Xu
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2023;58(10):1778-1781
Objective :
To evaluate the effect of Arthroscopic Treatment of Popliteal Cyst through the modified double posteromedial portal.
Methods :
A total of 210 patients who diagnosed with popliteal cyst between April 2019 and June 2021 were chosen.62 patients underwent surgical treatment,include open excision and arthroscopic surgery.At the same time,31 patients with conservative treatment were included as conservative treatment group.The Visual Analogue Score( VAS score) ,Lysholm knee function score,and Knee Society Score ( KSS) scores were as- sessed before and 3 months after the operation.
Results :
In the open excision group,preoperative VAS score was 3. 69 ± 0. 93,Lysholm score was 63. 75 ± 4. 76,KSS score was 60. 87 ± 5. 85,and postoperative VAS score was 2. 04 ± 1. 04,Lysholm score was 76. 81 ± 6. 35,KSS score was 70. 42 ± 4. 87.In the arthroscopic surgery group,preoper- ative VAS score was 3. 81 ± 0. 84,Lysholm score was 62. 84 ± 4. 85,KSS score was 58. 95 ± 4. 79,and postoperative VAS score was 1. 47 ± 0. 85,Lysholm score was 82. 35 ± 7. 34,KSS score was 78. 52 ± 5. 67.In conservative treatment group,preoperative VAS score was 3. 92 ± 1. 02,Lysholm score was 61. 39 ± 3. 92,KSS score was 62. 42 ± 6. 78,and postoperative VAS score was 3. 94 ± 1. 14,Lysholm score was 61. 85 ± 7. 48,KSS score was 60. 52 ± 6. 37.Significant improvement was observed in all the measurements after the operation compared to before the oper- ation(P <0. 001 ) .Compared with the open excision group,the arthroscopic surgery group improved better (P < 0. 05) .
Conclusion
Arthroscopy through the modified double posteromedial portal in the treatment of popliteal cyst has satisfactory results.
9.Analysis of the results of occupational health examination of radiation workers in Shaanxi Province
Zhigang JI ; Yi XU ; Xianfeng ZHAO ; Yao WANG ; Wubin WANG ; Yanpeng TIAN
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2023;41(12):893-896
Objective:To analyze the results of occupational health examinations of radiation workers in Shaanxi Province, and to provide basis and reference for effectively conduct occupational health monitoring.Methods:From April 2016 to January 2022, a questionnaire survey was conducted to collect the basic information on occupational health examinations of qualified radiation workers in Shaanxi Province from 2016 to 2021. Based on the abnormal rate of occupational health among radiation workers, 1018 people were randomly selected using a cluster stratified sampling method to analyze the occupational health examination results of different positions, types of work, gender, length of service, and exposure doses.Results:The chromosomal aberration rates of peripheral blood lymphocytes among radiation workers in Shaanxi Province from 2016 to 2021 were 0.26% (10/3876), 0.77% (27/3512), 0.16% (16/10153), 0.09% (13/14769), 0.10% (13/13399), and 0.12% (20/16671), respectively. The abnormal rates of thyroid ultrasound examination were 32.33% (150/464), 24.46% (649/2653), 55.24% (786/1423), 32.89% (888/2700), 35.69% (1475/4133), and 42.51% (1993/4688), respectively. There was a statistically significant difference in the abnormal rates among different years ( P<0.05). The abnormal rate of renal function examination in male radiation workers was higher than that in females ( P<0.05). Compared with non medical users, the abnormal rates of renal function, thyroid function, and blood routine examination in medical radiation workers were higher ( P<0.05), and the abnormal rates of renal function, thyroid function, and blood routine examination in medical applications were higher than those in radiation diagnosis, nuclear medicine, and radiation therapy ( P<0.05). The abnormal rates of electrocardiogram, chest X-ray, blood pressure, thyroid function, and blood routine increased with the length of service ( P<0.05). The abnormal rates of blood pressure, liver function, kidney function, thyroid function, and blood routine examination increased with the exposure dose ( P<0.05) . Conclusion:The occupational health status of radiation workers is not optimistic. Occupational health monitoring should be strengthened, especially interventional radiation diagnosis occupational health examination, as well as changes in the indicators of sensitive organs such as eye lens and thyroid, so as to ensure the health of radiation workers.
10.Analysis of the results of occupational health examination of radiation workers in Shaanxi Province
Zhigang JI ; Yi XU ; Xianfeng ZHAO ; Yao WANG ; Wubin WANG ; Yanpeng TIAN
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2023;41(12):893-896
Objective:To analyze the results of occupational health examinations of radiation workers in Shaanxi Province, and to provide basis and reference for effectively conduct occupational health monitoring.Methods:From April 2016 to January 2022, a questionnaire survey was conducted to collect the basic information on occupational health examinations of qualified radiation workers in Shaanxi Province from 2016 to 2021. Based on the abnormal rate of occupational health among radiation workers, 1018 people were randomly selected using a cluster stratified sampling method to analyze the occupational health examination results of different positions, types of work, gender, length of service, and exposure doses.Results:The chromosomal aberration rates of peripheral blood lymphocytes among radiation workers in Shaanxi Province from 2016 to 2021 were 0.26% (10/3876), 0.77% (27/3512), 0.16% (16/10153), 0.09% (13/14769), 0.10% (13/13399), and 0.12% (20/16671), respectively. The abnormal rates of thyroid ultrasound examination were 32.33% (150/464), 24.46% (649/2653), 55.24% (786/1423), 32.89% (888/2700), 35.69% (1475/4133), and 42.51% (1993/4688), respectively. There was a statistically significant difference in the abnormal rates among different years ( P<0.05). The abnormal rate of renal function examination in male radiation workers was higher than that in females ( P<0.05). Compared with non medical users, the abnormal rates of renal function, thyroid function, and blood routine examination in medical radiation workers were higher ( P<0.05), and the abnormal rates of renal function, thyroid function, and blood routine examination in medical applications were higher than those in radiation diagnosis, nuclear medicine, and radiation therapy ( P<0.05). The abnormal rates of electrocardiogram, chest X-ray, blood pressure, thyroid function, and blood routine increased with the length of service ( P<0.05). The abnormal rates of blood pressure, liver function, kidney function, thyroid function, and blood routine examination increased with the exposure dose ( P<0.05) . Conclusion:The occupational health status of radiation workers is not optimistic. Occupational health monitoring should be strengthened, especially interventional radiation diagnosis occupational health examination, as well as changes in the indicators of sensitive organs such as eye lens and thyroid, so as to ensure the health of radiation workers.


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