1.Clinical observation of sacituzumab tirumotecan combined with bevacizumab in the treatment of HER2-negative breast cancer with brain metastases
Yufeng YANG ; Xiuli YANG ; Peng CHENG ; Ling SHEN ; Qian YANG ; Yingbo SHAO
China Pharmacy 2026;37(16):2156-2160
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy and safety of sacituzumab tirumotecan combined with bevacizumab for the treatment of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-) breast cancer with brain metastases.METHODS Clinical data of 90 patients with HER2- breast cancer with brain metastases treated at the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanyang Medical College from December 2024 to November 2025 were retrospectively collected. According to the treatment regimens, the patients were divided into a control group ( n =55) and an experimental group ( n =35). Patients in the experimental group received sacituzumab tirumotecan combined with bevacizumab, whereas those in the control group received conventional systemic therapy, including albumin-bound paclitaxel-based regimens, capecitabine-based regimens, or gemcitabine/vinorelbine combined with platinum-based regimens. Short-term efficacy, progression-free survival (PFS), brain metastasis-related efficacy, adverse events, treatment discontinuation due to adverse events, and treatment-related deaths were compared between the two groups.RESULTS The objective response rate (ORR), disease control rate, median PFS, intracranial disease control rate, and proportion of patients with improvement in neurological symptoms in the experimental group were significantly higher than in the control group ( P <0.05). Stratified analysis showed that PFS of the experimental group was significantly longer than the control group among patients with Breast-Graded Prognostic Assessment scores ≥2.0 and <2.0 ( P <0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in the proportion of patients with glucocorticoid dose reduction/discontinuation, the incidence of adverse events of different grades, or the rate of treatment discontinuation due to adverse events between the two groups ( P >0.05). No treatment-related deaths occurred in either group.CONCLUSIONS Compared with conventional systemic therapy, sacituzumab tirumotecan combined with bevacizumab can improve the ORR and prolong PFS in patients with HER2- breast cancer with brain metastases, with an overall manageable safety profile.
2.Significant fundamental translational research on breast cancer in China:progress and prospects
Yufeng LU ; Han WANG ; Yifan XIE ; Yizhou JIANG ; Zhimin SHAO
China Oncology 2025;35(2):143-153
Breast cancer is the most prevalent malignant tumor that poses a threat to women's health in China,with incidence and mortality rates persistently increasing.Given this critical situation,there is an urgent need to optimize therapeutic options through basic translational research to address current treatment challenges.This article provided a comprehensive overview of the significant advancements in fundamental translational breast cancer research in China over the past five years,aiming to provide a scientific basis and new directions for precision treatment of breast cancer.This research encompasses a range of subjects,including molecular typing,biomarker identification,exploration of drug resistance mechanisms,optimization of precision treatment strategies,and identification of new targets in breast cancer.In the domain of molecular typing,researchers have revealed substantial disparities in treatment responses among distinct subtypes of breast cancer through in-depth analysis.This has led to the proposal of specific therapeutic strategies for each subtype,thereby establishing a robust theoretical foundation for individualized treatment approaches.The identification of biomarkers plays a pivotal role in selecting appropriate treatment options for patients.Recent research advancements have demonstrated the potential of liquid biopsy and proteomics technologies in uncovering promising biomarkers,offering novel prospects for the early diagnosis and prognostic assessment of breast cancer.In the investigation of resistance mechanisms,researchers have elucidated the molecular underpinnings of resistance to endocrine therapy and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2(HER2)-targeted therapy and proposed potential strategies to overcome resistance.This has paved the way for novel approaches to enhance therapeutic efficacy.In the context of immunotherapy and targeted therapies,the discernment of novel targets and biomarkers has facilitated novel perspectives on breast cancer treatment.Based on advanced comprehension of tumor heterogeneity,researchers constantly optimize precision treatment strategies through multiomics analysis,thus offering patients with breast cancer enhanced personalized treatment options.Concurrently,the implementation of novel technologies has been instrumental in facilitating the advancement of precision treatment for breast cancer.For instance,the application of artificial intelligence technology has demonstrated considerable potential in the early screening,diagnosis,efficacy assessment and prognosis prediction of breast cancer.Conversely,the advent of innovative drug delivery systems facilitated by nanotechnology has led to enhanced targeting and efficacy of pharmaceutical agents.Furthermore,research into hydrogel patch technology and tumor vaccines has yielded novel strategies for the treatment of breast cancer.Overall,China has accomplished remarkable achievements in the field of basic translational research on breast cancer.These findings not only enhance our understanding of the molecular mechanisms of breast cancer,but also provide new directions and hope for the development of future therapeutic strategies.With the advancement of multidisciplinary integration and the application of new emerging technologies,precision therapy is expected to provide more benefits to breast cancer patients.
3.Research progress in radiation-induced proximal bronchial tree injury
Aijie YANG ; Haiqing WANG ; Chao YAN ; Yi LI ; Zhenyu SHAO ; Yufeng CHENG
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2025;34(6):617-623
Radiation induced lung injury is a common complication of radiation therapy, typically characterized by the involvement of lung parenchyma.The radiation sensitivity of the trachea and bronchi is lower than that of the lung parenchyma, and the damage to the airways is usually not apparent for most patients using the standard radiation dose. The escalation of radiotherapy dose and the utilization of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) have been shown to enhance local tumor control. However, there is a growing concern regarding the development of radiation-induced airway disease (RIAD), which encompasses central airway stenosis, atelectasis, obstructive pneumonia, airway-wall necrosis, severe airway toxicity, and potentially life-threatening complications. This article presents the latest research advancements regarding the incidence, pathophysiological alterations, injury classification, preventive strategies, and treatment approaches of RIAD.
4.Significant fundamental translational research on breast cancer in China:progress and prospects
Yufeng LU ; Han WANG ; Yifan XIE ; Yizhou JIANG ; Zhimin SHAO
China Oncology 2025;35(2):143-153
Breast cancer is the most prevalent malignant tumor that poses a threat to women's health in China,with incidence and mortality rates persistently increasing.Given this critical situation,there is an urgent need to optimize therapeutic options through basic translational research to address current treatment challenges.This article provided a comprehensive overview of the significant advancements in fundamental translational breast cancer research in China over the past five years,aiming to provide a scientific basis and new directions for precision treatment of breast cancer.This research encompasses a range of subjects,including molecular typing,biomarker identification,exploration of drug resistance mechanisms,optimization of precision treatment strategies,and identification of new targets in breast cancer.In the domain of molecular typing,researchers have revealed substantial disparities in treatment responses among distinct subtypes of breast cancer through in-depth analysis.This has led to the proposal of specific therapeutic strategies for each subtype,thereby establishing a robust theoretical foundation for individualized treatment approaches.The identification of biomarkers plays a pivotal role in selecting appropriate treatment options for patients.Recent research advancements have demonstrated the potential of liquid biopsy and proteomics technologies in uncovering promising biomarkers,offering novel prospects for the early diagnosis and prognostic assessment of breast cancer.In the investigation of resistance mechanisms,researchers have elucidated the molecular underpinnings of resistance to endocrine therapy and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2(HER2)-targeted therapy and proposed potential strategies to overcome resistance.This has paved the way for novel approaches to enhance therapeutic efficacy.In the context of immunotherapy and targeted therapies,the discernment of novel targets and biomarkers has facilitated novel perspectives on breast cancer treatment.Based on advanced comprehension of tumor heterogeneity,researchers constantly optimize precision treatment strategies through multiomics analysis,thus offering patients with breast cancer enhanced personalized treatment options.Concurrently,the implementation of novel technologies has been instrumental in facilitating the advancement of precision treatment for breast cancer.For instance,the application of artificial intelligence technology has demonstrated considerable potential in the early screening,diagnosis,efficacy assessment and prognosis prediction of breast cancer.Conversely,the advent of innovative drug delivery systems facilitated by nanotechnology has led to enhanced targeting and efficacy of pharmaceutical agents.Furthermore,research into hydrogel patch technology and tumor vaccines has yielded novel strategies for the treatment of breast cancer.Overall,China has accomplished remarkable achievements in the field of basic translational research on breast cancer.These findings not only enhance our understanding of the molecular mechanisms of breast cancer,but also provide new directions and hope for the development of future therapeutic strategies.With the advancement of multidisciplinary integration and the application of new emerging technologies,precision therapy is expected to provide more benefits to breast cancer patients.
5.Research progress in radiation-induced proximal bronchial tree injury
Aijie YANG ; Haiqing WANG ; Chao YAN ; Yi LI ; Zhenyu SHAO ; Yufeng CHENG
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2025;34(6):617-623
Radiation induced lung injury is a common complication of radiation therapy, typically characterized by the involvement of lung parenchyma.The radiation sensitivity of the trachea and bronchi is lower than that of the lung parenchyma, and the damage to the airways is usually not apparent for most patients using the standard radiation dose. The escalation of radiotherapy dose and the utilization of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) have been shown to enhance local tumor control. However, there is a growing concern regarding the development of radiation-induced airway disease (RIAD), which encompasses central airway stenosis, atelectasis, obstructive pneumonia, airway-wall necrosis, severe airway toxicity, and potentially life-threatening complications. This article presents the latest research advancements regarding the incidence, pathophysiological alterations, injury classification, preventive strategies, and treatment approaches of RIAD.
6.SPP1 regulates the proliferation,migration and invasion of colorectal cancer cells through the AKT/GSK3β signaling pathway
Zhentao HE ; Hao WU ; Defu DAI ; Xueqian SHAO ; Yufeng YUAN ; Zhengpeng YANG
Tumor 2024;44(4):358-368
Objective:To investigate the roles of secretory phosphoprotein 1(SPP1)in the progression of colorectal cancer(CRC)and the underlying mechanism.Methods:Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis(GEPIA)database was used to obtain the expression of SPP1 gene in CRC.Immunohistochemistry analysis and Western blotting were used to detect the expression of SPP1 in distal normal colorectal tissues,adjacent tissues,CRC tissues,normal colorectal cell lines and CRC cell lines.The cell viability,colony formation,migration and invasion of CRC cells as well as the activation of AKT/glycogen synthase kinase 3β(GSK3β)signaling pathway and the expression of epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)-related proteins in HT-29 cells and HCT-116 cells were detected by CCK-8 assay,colony formation assay,trranswell assay and Western blotting after SPP1 knockdown in vitro through lentiviral infection carrying shRNA against SPP1 gene.Tumor formation assay was used to detect the effect of SPP1 knockdown on the growth and lung metastasis of transplanted HT-29 tumor in vivo.Results:SPP1 expression was significantly increased in CRC tissues and cell lines(P<0.001)and was associated with poor prognosis of CRC patients according to GEPIA database analysis.The expression of SPP1 protein was significantly upregulated in CRC tissues and cells(P<0.001).After knockdown of SPP1 expression,the cell viability,colony formation,migration and invasion of CRC cells were significantly decreased(P<0.001),the expression of phosphorylated AKT(phospho-AKT,p-AKT),phosphorylated GSK3β(phospho-GSK3β,p-GSK3β),Snail and Vementin were significantly decreased(P<0.001),while E-cadherin expression was significantly increased(P<0.001).Knockdown of SPP1 expression inhibited the growth and lung metastasis of HT-29 cell tumor xenografts in mice.Conclusion:SPP1 knockdown can inhibit the proliferation,migration and invasion of CRC cells,which may be related to the reduction of AKT/GSK3β signaling activity.
7.Comparison of Jinzhen oral liquid and ambroxol hydrochloride and clenbuterol hydrochloride oral solution in the treatment of acute bronchitis in children: A multicenter, non-inferiority, prospective, randomized controlled trial.
Qinhua FAN ; Chongming WU ; Yawei DU ; Boyang WANG ; Yanming XIE ; Zeling ZHANG ; Wenquan SU ; Zizhuo WANG ; Changchang XU ; Xueke LI ; Ying DING ; Xinjiang AN ; Jing CHEN ; Yunying XIAO ; Rong YU ; Nan LI ; Juan WANG ; Yiqun TENG ; Hongfen LV ; Nian YANG ; Yuling WEN ; Xiaoli HUANG ; Wei PAN ; Yufeng LIU ; Xueqin XI ; Qianye ZHAO ; Changshan LIU ; Jian XU ; Haitao ZHANG ; Lie ZHUO ; Qiangquan RONG ; Yu XIA ; Qin SHEN ; Shao LI ; Junhong WANG ; Shengxian WU
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2024;14(12):5186-5200
The comparison between traditional Chinese medicine Jinzhen oral liquid (JZOL) and Western medicine in treating children with acute bronchitis (AB) showed encouraging outcomes. This trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of the JZOL for improving cough and expectoration in children with AB. 480 children were randomly assigned to take JZOL or ambroxol hydrochloride and clenbuterol hydrochloride oral solution for 7 days. The primary outcome was time-to-cough resolution. The median time-to-cough resolution in both groups was 5.0 days and the antitussive onset median time was only 1 day. This randomized controlled trial showed that JZOL was not inferior to cough suppressant and phlegm resolving western medicine in treating cough and sputum and could comprehensively treat respiratory and systemic discomfort symptoms. Combined with clinical trials, the mechanism of JZOL against AB was uncovered by network target analysis, it was found that the pathways in TRP channels like IL-1β/IL1R/TRPV1/TRPA1, NGF/TrkA/TRPV1/TRPA1, and PGE2/EP/PKA/TRPV1/TRPA1 might play important roles. Animal experiments further confirmed that inflammation and the immune regulatory effect of JZOL in the treatment of AB were of vital importance and TRP channels were the key mechanism of action.
8.SPP1 regulates the proliferation,migration and invasion of colorectal cancer cells through the AKT/GSK3β signaling pathway
Zhentao HE ; Hao WU ; Defu DAI ; Xueqian SHAO ; Yufeng YUAN ; Zhengpeng YANG
Tumor 2024;44(4):358-368
Objective:To investigate the roles of secretory phosphoprotein 1(SPP1)in the progression of colorectal cancer(CRC)and the underlying mechanism.Methods:Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis(GEPIA)database was used to obtain the expression of SPP1 gene in CRC.Immunohistochemistry analysis and Western blotting were used to detect the expression of SPP1 in distal normal colorectal tissues,adjacent tissues,CRC tissues,normal colorectal cell lines and CRC cell lines.The cell viability,colony formation,migration and invasion of CRC cells as well as the activation of AKT/glycogen synthase kinase 3β(GSK3β)signaling pathway and the expression of epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)-related proteins in HT-29 cells and HCT-116 cells were detected by CCK-8 assay,colony formation assay,trranswell assay and Western blotting after SPP1 knockdown in vitro through lentiviral infection carrying shRNA against SPP1 gene.Tumor formation assay was used to detect the effect of SPP1 knockdown on the growth and lung metastasis of transplanted HT-29 tumor in vivo.Results:SPP1 expression was significantly increased in CRC tissues and cell lines(P<0.001)and was associated with poor prognosis of CRC patients according to GEPIA database analysis.The expression of SPP1 protein was significantly upregulated in CRC tissues and cells(P<0.001).After knockdown of SPP1 expression,the cell viability,colony formation,migration and invasion of CRC cells were significantly decreased(P<0.001),the expression of phosphorylated AKT(phospho-AKT,p-AKT),phosphorylated GSK3β(phospho-GSK3β,p-GSK3β),Snail and Vementin were significantly decreased(P<0.001),while E-cadherin expression was significantly increased(P<0.001).Knockdown of SPP1 expression inhibited the growth and lung metastasis of HT-29 cell tumor xenografts in mice.Conclusion:SPP1 knockdown can inhibit the proliferation,migration and invasion of CRC cells,which may be related to the reduction of AKT/GSK3β signaling activity.
9.Effect of ulinastatin injection on left ventricular diastolic function in patients with sepsis
Sheng LU ; Jie SHAO ; Sheng YU ; Jianfeng ZHANG ; Jun SHA ; Yufeng FENG
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2023;32(6):775-780
Objective:To investigate the effect of ulinastatin injection on left ventricular diastolic function and prognosis in patients with sepsis.Methods:A total of 100 patients with sepsis admitted to the Intensive Care Unit from January 2021 to March 2022 were selected. According to the random number table, they were randomly (random number) divided into the control group (conventional treatment) and experimental group (conventional treatment + ulinastatin injection). The baseline data on admission were compared between the two groups. The echocardiographic indexes [mitral peak velocity of early filling/early diastolic mitral annular velocity (E/e'), early diastolic mitral annular velocity (e'), mitral peak velocity of early filling/ mitral peak velocity of late filling (E/A), and tricuspid regurgitation rate (TRV)], myocardial damage-related and cardiac function-related indicators [troponin I (cTnI), N terminal pro B type natriuretic peptide (NTproBNP)] and inflammation-related indicators [C-reaction protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)], length of ICU stay, duration of infection control, duration of vasoactive drug use and 28-day mortality were observed and compared between the two groups on admission and 7 days after treatment.Results:On the 7th day after treatment, the levels of e 'and E/A in the experimental group were significantly higher than those in the control group, and the levels of E/e', TRV, cTnI, NTproBNP, CRP and PCT were significantly decreased ( P<0.05). There were no significant differences in duration of infection control and duration of vasoactive drug use between the experimental group and the control group ( P<0.05), but the length of ICU stay was shorter and 28-day mortality was significantly lower in the experimental group than in the control group ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Ulinastatin can reduce the degree of inflammatory response, relieve myocardial injury, improve left ventricular diastolic function, and reduce the length of ICU stay and 28-day mortality in patients with sepsis.
10.Risk factors for simple congenital ptosis
Ji SHAO ; Yijie WANG ; Lixia LOU ; Yufeng XU ; Juan YE
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2023;41(3):266-270
Objective:To identify the risk factors for simple congenital ptosis.Methods:A case-control study was performed.A total of 106 children diagnosed with simple congenital ptosis at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine from October 2018 to January 2021 were recruited as a case group, and 106 sex-matched children without congenital abnormalities were enrolled as a control group at the same period.Ophthalmic examinations, including interpalpebral fissure height and margin reex distance 1, were performed on all participants.A questionnaire survey was administered to their mothers.The questionnaire included demographic information, prenatal maternal diseases, medical treatments and environmental exposures during pregnancy.Univariate analysis was used to compare the differences in variables between the case and control groups.Variables with P<0.20 were retained for multivariate logistic regression analysis to identify the risk factors for simple congenital ptosis.The goodness of fit of the model was evaluated by the Hosmer-Lemeshow test, and collinearity was assessed by the variance inflation factor (VIF). This study adhered to the Declaration of Helsinki.The study protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine (No.2019-136). The method and purpose of the study were fully explained to the children's guardians and written informed consent was obtained. Results:Comparisons of gestational age <37 weeks, birth order ≥2, maternal age, antibiotic use in the first trimester, paternal smoking ≥half a pack per day, and prenatal maternal passive smoking between the two groups were all with P<0.20.Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that gestational age <37 weeks (odds ratio [ OR]=4.58; 95% confidence interval [ CI]: 1.24-16.85), paternal smoking ≥half a pack per day ( OR=2.28; 95% CI: 1.22-4.28) and prenatal maternal passive smoking ( OR=3.13; 95% CI: 1.16-8.41) were risk factors for simple congenital ptosis.No significant collinearity was found among these identified factors (all VIF<5). Conclusions:Preterm birth, paternal smoking, and prenatal maternal passive smoking are risk factors for simple congenital ptosis.

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