[摘 要] 目的：系统评价CD19 CAR-T细胞免疫疗法对比标准治疗在复发/难治性弥漫性大B细胞淋巴瘤（R/R DLBCL）患者中疗效与安全性，通过探索性分析探索不同CAR-T细胞产品对疗效的潜在影响，为临床治疗决策提供循证参考。方法：计算机检索中国知网、万方数据库、维普期刊数据库、中国生物医学文献数据库、PubMed、Embase和Cochrane Library数据库，搜集CD19 CAR-T细胞疗法对比标准治疗用于R/R DLBCL的随机对照试验（RCT），检索时限均为建库至2025年10月25日。由2位研究者独立进行文献筛选、数据提取和质量评价，采用R4.2.2软件进行Meta分析。结果：共纳入2项Ⅲ期RCT研究（ZUMA-7、TRANSFORM），各结局指标均根据异质性检验结果选择固定效应模型合并数据。疗效方面，CD19 CAR-T细胞疗法可显著改善患者无事件生存期（HR=0.455，95%CI：0.363~0.570，P < 0.001）和降低死亡风险（HR = 0.738，95%CI：0.575~0.947，P = 0.017）；同时可显著提高完全缓解率（RR = 1.879，95%CI：1.574~2.242，P < 0.001）。按产品类型的探索性分析显示，liso-cel和axi-cel均优于标准治疗（liso-cel：HR = 0.380，95%CI：0.260~0.540，P < 0.001；axi-cel：HR = 0.510，95%CI：0.380~0.680，P < 0.001），但该分析为不同试验间的对比，证据等级有限。安全性结局显示：CAR-T细胞疗法的免疫效应细胞相关神经毒性综合征（ICANS）发生率显著升高（RR = 22.387，95%CI：4.353~115.132，P < 0.001）；≥3级细胞因子释放综合征（CRS）发生率数值升高（RR = 8.181，95%CI：0.935~71.574，P = 0.058），差异无统计学意义。纳入研究的偏倚风险整体为低；敏感性分析证实结果稳健。结论：基于2项RCT的Meta分析结果，CD19 CAR-T细胞（liso-cel/axi-cel）可作为R/R DLBCL二线治疗的选择之一，其疗效优于标准治疗，且特征性不良反应（CRS/ICANS）经规范管理后可控，可根据患者基线状态个体化选择CAR-T细胞产品。本研究证据基础薄弱，上述结论尚需更多高质量、大样本RCT验证。

Objective:To explore the genetic and clinical characteristics of Guizhou patients with enlarged vestibular aqueduct（EVA） syndrome through combined SLC26A4 variant analysis and clinical phenotype analysis. Methods:Seventy-two EVA patients underwent comprehensive genetic testing using a multiplex PCR-based deafness gene panel and next-generation sequencing（NGS）. The audiological and temporal bone imaging characteristics were compared across mutation subtypes. Results:A total of 27 pathogenic loci of SLC26A4 were detected in 72 patients, including c.919-2A>G in 79.2%（57/72）. A novel deletion（c.1703_1707+6del） was discovered. Among 65 cases, truncated mutations were 89.2%（58/65）, 52.3%（34/65）, 28（43.1%） and 7（10.8%）. No significant differences were observed in the midpoint diameter of the vestibular aqueduct and the incidence of incomplete partitioning typeⅡ（IP-Ⅱ） of the cochlea among the three groups of patients. Moreover, there was no difference in the midpoint diameter of different vestibular pipes or the combination with IP-Ⅱ. Conclusion:The most common mutation site of SLC26A4 in EVA patients in Guizhou is c.919-2A>G, though genotype-phenotype correlations remain elusive. The detection of 27 mutation sites and the discovery of new mutation sites suggested the precise diagnostic significance of NGS technology in EVA patients in Guizhou.
Humans ; Sulfate Transporters ; Vestibular Aqueduct/abnormalities* ; Mutation ; Membrane Transport Proteins/genetics* ; Hearing Loss, Sensorineural/genetics* ; Male ; Female ; Child ; Adolescent ; Child, Preschool ; Adult ; Young Adult ; Phenotype ; High-Throughput Nucleotide Sequencing

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the distribution of thalassemia (referred to as "thalassemia") gene variant types in the population of the Wuhan area, aiming to provide a genetic basis for the precise prevention and control as well as clinical diagnosis of thalassemia in the Wuhan region. METHODS: In this study, 2 133 suspected thalassemia patients and individuals undergoing prenatal screening who visited the Department of Hematology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Medicine, Pediatrics, and Neurology at Wuhan First Hospital from October 2022 to October 2024 were selected as the research subjects. Peripheral blood samples were collected from the patients. The common 27 thalassemia genotypes of α- and β-thalassemia were initially screened using fluorescence PCR melting curve analysis technology. For samples where the fluorescence PCR melting curve results indicated unknown variants or where the clinical phenotype was inconsistent with the common genotypes, Sanger sequencing technology was used for review and verification. RESULTS: Among the 2 133 specimens analyzed, common thalassemia gene variants were detected in 210 cases (9.85%, 210/2 133). A total of 156 cases (8.05%, 156/1 938) of thalassemia gene variants were detected in females and 54 cases (27.69%, 54/195) in males. A total of 94 cases (4.41%, 94/2 133) of α-thalassemia were detected, including 46 cases (2.16%, 46/2 133) of silent α-thalassemia, 47 cases (2.20%, 47/2 133) of mild α-thalassemia, and 1 case (0.05%, 1/2 133) of intermediate α-thalassemia. Additionally, 111 cases of β-thalassemia were identified (5.20%, 111/2 133), including 51 cases of β/β⁺ thalassemia (2.39%, 51/2 133), 59 cases of β/β⁰ thalassemia (2.77%, 59/2 133), and 1 case of β⁺/HbE thalassemia (0.05%, 1/2 133). αβ-composite thalassemia gene variants were detected in 5 cases (0.23%, 5/2 133), including 1 complex variant with a genotype of --^SEA/αα combined with CD41-42 (-TTCT) and 29(A>G), representing a heterozygous variant of three genotypes. Rare globin gene variants were detected in 3 cases, including HBB:c.60C>T, HBB:c.-146G>T, and HBA2:c.*12G>A. CONCLUSION The Wuhan region exhibits a relatively high prevalence of thalassemia genes with notable gender disparities. While maintaining focus on thalassemia screening for females, enhanced males screening efforts and genetic counseling should be implemented in future prevention programs.
Humans ; Female ; Male ; Genotype ; beta-Thalassemia/genetics* ; China ; Thalassemia/genetics* ; alpha-Thalassemia/genetics* ; Genetic Variation

Aconitum (Ranunculaceae) has a long-standing history in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), where it has been widely used to treat conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), myocardial infarction, and heart failure. However, the potency of Aconitum alkaloids, the primary active components of Aconitum, also confers substantial toxicity. Therefore, assessing the efficacy and toxicity of these Aconitum alkaloids is crucial for ensuring clinical effectiveness and safety. Metabolomics, a quantitative method for analyzing low-molecular-weight metabolites involved in metabolic pathways, provides a comprehensive view of the metabolic state across multiple systems in vivo. This approach has become a vital investigative tool for facilitating the evaluation of their efficacy and toxicity, identifying potential sensitive biomarkers, and offering a promising avenue for elucidating the pharmacological and toxicological mechanisms underlying TCM. This review focuses on the applications of metabolomics in pharmacological and toxicological studies of Aconitum alkaloids in recent years and highlights the significant role of metabolomics in exploring compatibility detoxification and the mechanisms of TCM processing, aiming to identify more viable methods for characterizing toxic medicinal plants.
Aconitum/metabolism* ; Metabolomics/methods* ; Alkaloids/metabolism* ; Humans ; Animals ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal/pharmacology* ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional

Background Mitochondrial biogenesis is pivotal in coal workers' pneumoconiosis fibrosis, yet the role of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator 1-alpha (PGC-1α)-nuclear respiratory factor 1 (NRF1)-mitochondrial transcription factor A (TFAM) pathway inmitochondrial biogenesis remains elusive, warranting further investigation. Objective To elucidate the role of the PGC-1α-NRF1-TFAM pathway in mitochondrial biogenesis in a rat coal workers' pneumoconiosis model through in vivo and in vitro experiments. Methods (1)n vivo: twelve SPF male SD rats (200-220 g) were randomized into a control group and a coal dust group (n=6 per group). After acclimatization, the coal dust group received 1 mL 50 mg·mL⁻¹ coal dust suspension via intratracheal instillation; the controls received saline. Lung tissues were harvested after two months for histopathology [HE, Masson, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) ], protein and mRNA analysis, and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) quantification by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). (2) In vitro: rat lung type II epithelial cells (RLE-6TN) cells were exposed to coal dust (50, 100, 200, and 400 mg·L⁻¹, 24 h). CCK-8 assay determined optimal doses. Ultrastructural changes were analyzed by TEM. Cells were transfected with OE-PGC-1α (PGC-1α overexpression) or shRNA-PGC-1α plasmids (PGC-1α knockdown), and the transfection efficiency was determined by reverse transcription quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). The expression levels of alpah-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), citrate synthase (CS), PGC-1α, NRF1, TFAM, and fibronectin (Fn) proteins and their corresponding mRNA were detected using Western blot and RT-qPCR, respectively. The relative content of mtDNA was determined by qPCR. Results In vivo: the control group lung samples exhibited soft, pink parenchyma, while the coal dust-exposed lungs showed blackened surfaces with soft texture. The histopathological evaluation revealed intact alveolar walls in the controls versus structural destruction, micro-nodules, and fibrotic areas in the coal dust group. After Masson staining, coal dust deposits were found surrounded by blue collagen fibers in the exposed lungs, but absent in the controls. The coal dust group displayed significant upregulation of fibrotic marker α-SMA and downregulation of mitochondrial biogenesis markers (CS, PGC-1α, NRF1, TFAM) and mtDNA compared to the controls (P<0.05). In vitro: coal dust exposure reduced cell density and induced morphological alterations. TEM revealed evenly distributed normal mitochondria in controls versus mitochondrial swelling, disrupted cristae, and reduced numbers in exposed cells. The mitochondrial biogenesis markers were elevated in the coal dust + OE-PGC-1α group compared to the coal dust + OE-NC group (P<0.05); in contrast, they were decreased in the coal dust + shRNA-PGC-1α group compared to the coal dust + shRNA-NC group (P<0.05). Compared to the control group, the expression levels of the fibrosis marker α-SMA mRNA and protein were increased in the coal dust group (P<0.05). Overexpression of PGC-1α reduced α-SMA expression, while downregulation of PGC-1α increased its expression (P<0.05). Conclusion Coal dust exposure induces mitochondrial dysfunction and pulmonary fibrosis in vivo and in vitro via the PGC-1α-NRF1-TFAM pathway dysregulation. Targeting this pathway may mitigate coal dust-induced fibrosis by restoring mitochondrial biogenesis.

ObjectiveTo analyze the epidemiological characteristics and spatial clustering patterns of brucellosis in humans in Zhangjiakou City, Heibei Province from 2018 to 2023, so as to provide a basis for the prevention and control of brucellosis. MethodsIncidence data of brucellosis in Zhangjiakou City from 2018 to 2023 were collected. Descriptive epidemiological analysis, Joinpoint regression modelling, and spatial autocorrelation analysis were used to analyze the temporal trends and spatial clustering patterns of the epidemic. ResultsA total of 3 812 cases of brucellosis were reported in Zhangjiakou City from 2018 to 2023, with no death case, yielding an average annual incidence rate of 15.43/100 000 (incidence range: 12.82/100 000‒17.76/100 000). Cases of brucellosis occurred year-round, with a distinct seasonal pattern, predominantly concentrated between March and September, peaking in May and June. The male-to-female ratio was 2.58∶1, with a higher incidence in males than that in females. The highest incidence rates were observed in the 40‒<50 years (74.98/100 000) and 50‒<60 years age group (87.14/100 000). The majority of cases were farmers and herdsmen (3 557 cases, 93.31%). Joinpoint regression analyses indicated that from 2018 to 2023, the incidence rate of human brucellosis in pastoral areas of Zhangjiakou City showed a declining trend (APC=-9.70%, 95%CI: -15.31%‒ -4.63%), while the incidence rate in mixed-use areas exhibited an increasing trend (APC=6.90%, 95%CI: 0.17%‒14.30%). Spatial clustering analyses showed that the incidence of brucellosis in Zhangjiakou from 2018 to 2023 was non-randomly distributed across the whole city, with a positive spatial correlation and significant clustering (Moran’s I>0, all P<0.001). Local spatial autocorrelation analyses showed that the high-high clusters were concentrated in the pastoral areas during 2018‒2020. From 2021 onward, the number of high-high clusters in mixed and non-pastoral regions exceeded those in traditional pastoral areas. ConclusionFrom 2018 to 2023, the incidence of brucellosis in Zhangjiakou City showed a declining trend, with significant spatial clustering observed across the city. It is recommended to intensify health education among males aged 40‒<60 years. Scientific livestock management practices should be promoted in non-pastoral and mixed areas, and cross-sectoral quarantine and joint prevention and control efforts should be strengthened as well.

Objective: To investigate the association of physical activity and screen time with overweight and obesity among children and adolescents with special needs in Tianjin, so as to provide scientific evidence for childhood obesity prevention and intervention measures in the population. Methods: From January 2022 to June 2024, 296 children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders aged 2-18 years were recruited from special education schools and institutions in Tianjin. Height and weight were measured, and a standardized questionnaire was used to assess physical activity and screen time. Binary Logistic regression analysis was carried out to investigate the association of physical activity and screen time with overweight and obesity. Results: The prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents with special needs in Tianjin were 17.2% and 21.6%, respectively, and the combined prevalence of overweight and obesity was 38.9%. The median of moderatetovigorous physical activity (MVPA) time was 0.20 h/d, and physical activity sufficiency rate was 7.8%. The median of screen time was 1.79 h/d, and the screen time compliance rate was 68.2%. The binary Logistic regression results showed that lower levels of MVPA time and increased screen time were associated with a higher risk of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents with special needs [OR(95%CI)=1.80(1.06-3.07), 2.40(1.42-4.07),P<0.05]. Conclusions Insufficient physical activity and excessive screen time are associated with an increased risk of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents with special needs. Therefore, comprehensive intervention measures should be implemented as early as possible to prevent and reduce the incidence of overweight and obesity in this population.

Objective:To analyze the short-term efficacy and safety of robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy（RAPN）for non-metastatic pathological stage T 3a renal cell carcinoma. Methods:The clinical and pathological data of 45 patients with pathologically confirmed non-metastatic T 3a renal cell carcinoma who underwent RAPN at Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center between January 2016 and December 2023 were retrospectively reviewed. There were 30 males and 15 females. The average age of the cohort was（54.3±10.7）years，and the average clinical tumor diameter was（4.9±1.8）cm. Of all the patients，35（77.8%）were asymptomatic，7（15.6%）presented with hematuria，and 3（6.7%）presented with lumbar pain. Preoperative imaging assessed 34 patients（75.6%）as having clinical stage T 3a，all suspected of involving the collecting system or perirenal fat invasion；the remaining 11 patients（24.4%）were assessed as having stage T 1-2 disease. The median R.E.N.A.L. nephrectomy score was 8.0（7.0，10.0）. A history of hypertension，diabetes，or chronic kidney disease was present in 18 patients（40.0%）. The primary endpoint was progression-free survival，and the secondary endpoints included postoperative complications and short-term renal function outcomes. Survival curve was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method，and renal function comparisons were made using the paired t-test. Results:The RAPN was performed through a transabdominal approach in 32 patients（71.1%），with a median estimated blood loss of 150.0（50.0，300.0）ml. Seven（15.6%）patients required intraoperative blood transfusion. The median length of postoperative hospital stay was 4.0（4.0，6.0）days. Postoperative complications occurred in 6 patients（13.3%），including 5（11.1%）with mild complications and 1（2.2%）with a severe complication. Renal function returned to baseline in 24 of 39 evaluable patients（61.5%），while 3 patients（7.7%）developed surgery-related chronic kidney disease 3 to 12 months postoperatively，but none required dialysis. The median follow-up time was 31.8（22.7，50.9）months，12（26.7%）patients received programmed cell death protein 1 inhibitor adjuvant therapy postoperatively. During follow-up，3 patients experienced tumor recurrence，the 3-year progression-free survival rate of the entire cohort was 95.4%.Conclusions:For some carefully selected patients with T 3a renal cell carcinoma，RAPN performed by experienced surgeons is a feasible and safe option，providing excellent short-term oncological outcomes，complication control，and renal function recovery. The long-term efficacy remains to be seen.

Tracheal intubation in emergency and complex scenarios is difficult for critical care medicine residents.Virtual reality(VR)technology has not been used in the training of tracheal intubation in critical care scenarios in China.This project team has developed an emergency tracheal intubation training system for the intensive care unit(ICU)based on virtual simulation technology,and has obtained the computer software copyright registration certificate from the National Copyright Administration(registration number:2024SR1139484).This system uses a case script of acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS)secondary to severe acute pancreatitis,sets the roles of patients,family members,nurses and residents,collects digital resources of ICU rescue scenes,computer-aided design(CAD)drawings,instrument models and equipment photos,models instruments and equipment,and uses PICO 4 Pro VR helmets to display the ICU environment in the virtual scene.The key points of skill assessment include tracheal intubation operation,the ability to interpret laboratory results,the ability to judge diseases and the ability to work in teams.The user center contains 3 submodules,namely,the score center,skill analysis and user management.There are 3 user roles in the system,namely,residents,teachers and administrators.The system can track and record the entire operation process,including video recording and playback,and score and comprehensively evaluate each step,thereby realizing an objective and quantitative training and assessment system.By simulating the three-dimensional clinical operation environment of the ICU,the entire process of real tracheal intubation is fully reproduced.Resident doctors are placed in the ICU rescue scene,focusing on training tracheal intubation skills,the ability of doctor-patient communication,on-the-spot response,and teamwork,which is expected to become an important type of standardized teaching in critical care medicine.

Objective To explore the effectiveness of a tracheal intubation training system based on virtual reality(VR)technology in cultivating the clinical practice abilities of resident physicians.Methods Twenty-five first-year resident physicians who were enrolled in the residency programme at Peking University Third Hospital from August 2024 to February 2025 were recruited for this study.All participants completed a questionnaire after receiving VR-based intensive care unit(ICU)emergency tracheal intubation training,to share their experiences with the VR technology-based ICU emergency tracheal intubation training and the shortcomings encountered during the process.Results ① General information:a total of 25 resident physician questionnaires were distributed in this study and received 25 valid responses(response rate 100%).Among the 25 residents,there were 15 males(60%)and 10 females(40%),with an average age of(25.3±0.8)years.Clinical experience was categorised as≤1 year 4 residents(16%),>1-3 years 8 residents(32%),>3-<5 years 5 residents(20%)and≥5 years 8 residents(32%).Among them,3 residents(12%)had no prior tracheal intubation experience,while 11(44%)had performed>10 intubations.Prior to this training,3 residents(12%)had received other forms of virtual tracheal intubation training,whereas 22(88%)had not.During traditional tracheal intubation training,18 residents(72%)reported that they monitored heart rate and blood pressure,whereas 7(28%)did not.In real-world emergency tracheal intubation scenarios,21 residents(84%)experienced role confusion.Additionally,23 residents(92%)believed that opportunities for tracheal intubation practice were too limited,17(68%)thought traditional training provided more guidance from instructors,and 15(60%)valued practical operation opportunities more in tracheal intubation training.②VR-based ICU emergency tracheal intubation training experience:23 residents(92%)considered the VR-based ICU emergency tracheal intubation training effective,with 13(52%)believing it to be more effective than traditional training.Furthermore,23 residents(92%)felt that the VR-based training created a more relaxed learning atmosphere,heightened their interest in learning tracheal intubation,and had better future prospects;22 residents(88%)believed that VR technology facilitated a better understanding of the laryngeal structure;24 residents(96%)thought that VR-based training reduced practical operation risks and better simulated real-world conditions;16 residents(64%)were highly satisfied with the VR-based ICU emergency tracheal intubation operating system;24 residents(96%)considered the case scenarios in the VR-based training reasonable.17 residents(68%)believed that VR-based training offered more learning opportunities,and 19 residents(76%)thought it reduced anxiety during the intubation process.③ Disadvantages of VR-based ICU emergency tracheal intubation:9 residents(36%)tended to overlook obtaining family consent before emergency tracheal intubation prior to the training.Regarding interactivity,5 residents(20%)rated it as excellent,9(36%)as average,and 11 residents(44%)believe that the interactivity was poor;22 residents(88%)felt a lack of tactile feedback during practical operations;20 residents(80%)recommended adding more simulated scenarios;11 residents(44%)believed that,compared to traditional training,VR training lacked practical operation opportunities.Additionally,17 residents(68%)experienced discomfort such as dizziness during the operation.Conclusion VR-based intubation training effectively enhances technical proficiency and psychological preparedness in ICU clinicians,particularly in anatomical visualization and risk-controlled rehearsal.