1.Polypeptide-based Nanocarriers for Oral Targeted Delivery of CAR Genes to Pancreatic Cancer
Feng XIN ; Jian REN ; Zhao-Zhen LI ; Quan FANG ; Rui-Jing LIANG ; Lan-Lan LIU ; Lin-Tao CAI
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2026;53(2):431-441
ObjectivePancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) exhibits a limited response to current treatments due to its dense fibrotic stroma and highly immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment. In recent years, advancements in cellular immunotherapy, particularly chimeric antigen receptor macrophage (CAR-M) therapy, have offered new hope for pancreatic cancer treatment. Although CAR-M therapy demonstrates dual potential in directly killing tumor cells and remodeling the immune microenvironment, it still faces challenges such as complex in vitro preparation processes and low in vivo targeting and delivery efficiency. Therefore, developing strategies for efficient and targeted in vivo delivery of CAR genes has become crucial for overcoming current therapeutic limitations. This study aims to develop an orally administrable nano-gene delivery system for the targeted delivery of CAR genes to pancreatic tumor sites. MethodsCore nano-gene particles (PNP/pCAR) were constructed by loading plasmid DNA encoding CAR (pCAR) with cationic polypeptides (PNP). Subsequently, PNP/pCAR was surface-modified with β-glucan to prepare the targeted nanoparticles (βGlus-PNP/pCAR). The loading efficiency of PNP for pCAR was quantitatively assessed by gel retardation assay. The particle size, Zeta potential, morphology, and storage stability of PNP/pCAR were characterized using a Malvern particle size analyzer and transmission electron microscopy. At the cellular level, RAW 264.7 macrophages were selected. The cytotoxicity of PNP/pCAR was evaluated using the CCK-8 assay. The cellular uptake efficiency and lysosomal escape ability of the nanoparticles were assessed via flow cytometry and confocal microscopy. Transfection efficiency was quantitatively evaluated by detecting the expression of the reporter gene GFP using flow cytometry. At the in vivo level, an orthotopic pancreatic cancer mouse model was established. Cy7-labeled βGlus-PNP/pCAR nanoparticles were administered orally, and the fluorescence distribution in mice was dynamically monitored at 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 h post-administration using a small animal in vivo imaging system. Forty-eight hours after oral gavage, the mice were euthanized, and pancreatic tumor tissues were collected for further analysis of intratumoral fluorescence signals using the imaging system. Additionally, βGlus-PNP/pCAR-GFP nanoparticles loaded with the reporter gene (GFP) were administered orally. Forty-eight hours post-administration, pancreatic tumor tissues were harvested to prepare frozen sections, and GFP expression was observed and analyzed under a fluorescence microscope. ResultsThe PNP carrier exhibited a high loading capacity for pCAR. The successfully prepared PNP/pCAR nanoparticles were regular spheres with a hydrodynamic diameter of approximately (120±10) nm and a Zeta potential of about +(6±1) mV. They maintained good structural stability after incubation in PBS buffer for 7 d. Cell experiments demonstrated that PNP/pCAR exhibited no significant cytotoxicity in RAW 264.7 cells while being efficiently internalized and effectively escaping lysosomal degradation. The transfection positive rate of PNP/pCAR-GFP in RAW 264.7 cells reached (25±3)%, surpassing that of Lipofectamine 2000-loaded pCAR-GFP (Lipo/pCAR-GFP), which was (20±1)%.In vivo experiments revealed that, compared to unmodified PNP/pCAR, βGlus-PNP/pCAR exhibited strongerin situ pancreatic tumor targeting ability after oral administration. Furthermore, oral administration of βGlus-PNP/pCAR-GFP resulted in significant GFP protein expression detectable within pancreatic tumor tissues. ConclusionThis study successfully constructed and validated an orally administrable, pancreatic cancer-targeting polypeptide-based nano-gene delivery system. It provides an important technological foundation in delivery systems and experimental basis for the subsequent development of in situ CAR-M-based therapeutic strategies for pancreatic cancer.
2.Polypeptide-based Nanocarriers for Oral Targeted Delivery of CAR Genes to Pancreatic Cancer
Feng XIN ; Jian REN ; Zhao-Zhen LI ; Quan FANG ; Rui-Jing LIANG ; Lan-Lan LIU ; Lin-Tao CAI
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2026;53(2):431-441
ObjectivePancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) exhibits a limited response to current treatments due to its dense fibrotic stroma and highly immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment. In recent years, advancements in cellular immunotherapy, particularly chimeric antigen receptor macrophage (CAR-M) therapy, have offered new hope for pancreatic cancer treatment. Although CAR-M therapy demonstrates dual potential in directly killing tumor cells and remodeling the immune microenvironment, it still faces challenges such as complex in vitro preparation processes and low in vivo targeting and delivery efficiency. Therefore, developing strategies for efficient and targeted in vivo delivery of CAR genes has become crucial for overcoming current therapeutic limitations. This study aims to develop an orally administrable nano-gene delivery system for the targeted delivery of CAR genes to pancreatic tumor sites. MethodsCore nano-gene particles (PNP/pCAR) were constructed by loading plasmid DNA encoding CAR (pCAR) with cationic polypeptides (PNP). Subsequently, PNP/pCAR was surface-modified with β-glucan to prepare the targeted nanoparticles (βGlus-PNP/pCAR). The loading efficiency of PNP for pCAR was quantitatively assessed by gel retardation assay. The particle size, Zeta potential, morphology, and storage stability of PNP/pCAR were characterized using a Malvern particle size analyzer and transmission electron microscopy. At the cellular level, RAW 264.7 macrophages were selected. The cytotoxicity of PNP/pCAR was evaluated using the CCK-8 assay. The cellular uptake efficiency and lysosomal escape ability of the nanoparticles were assessed via flow cytometry and confocal microscopy. Transfection efficiency was quantitatively evaluated by detecting the expression of the reporter gene GFP using flow cytometry. At the in vivo level, an orthotopic pancreatic cancer mouse model was established. Cy7-labeled βGlus-PNP/pCAR nanoparticles were administered orally, and the fluorescence distribution in mice was dynamically monitored at 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 h post-administration using a small animal in vivo imaging system. Forty-eight hours after oral gavage, the mice were euthanized, and pancreatic tumor tissues were collected for further analysis of intratumoral fluorescence signals using the imaging system. Additionally, βGlus-PNP/pCAR-GFP nanoparticles loaded with the reporter gene (GFP) were administered orally. Forty-eight hours post-administration, pancreatic tumor tissues were harvested to prepare frozen sections, and GFP expression was observed and analyzed under a fluorescence microscope. ResultsThe PNP carrier exhibited a high loading capacity for pCAR. The successfully prepared PNP/pCAR nanoparticles were regular spheres with a hydrodynamic diameter of approximately (120±10) nm and a Zeta potential of about +(6±1) mV. They maintained good structural stability after incubation in PBS buffer for 7 d. Cell experiments demonstrated that PNP/pCAR exhibited no significant cytotoxicity in RAW 264.7 cells while being efficiently internalized and effectively escaping lysosomal degradation. The transfection positive rate of PNP/pCAR-GFP in RAW 264.7 cells reached (25±3)%, surpassing that of Lipofectamine 2000-loaded pCAR-GFP (Lipo/pCAR-GFP), which was (20±1)%.In vivo experiments revealed that, compared to unmodified PNP/pCAR, βGlus-PNP/pCAR exhibited strongerin situ pancreatic tumor targeting ability after oral administration. Furthermore, oral administration of βGlus-PNP/pCAR-GFP resulted in significant GFP protein expression detectable within pancreatic tumor tissues. ConclusionThis study successfully constructed and validated an orally administrable, pancreatic cancer-targeting polypeptide-based nano-gene delivery system. It provides an important technological foundation in delivery systems and experimental basis for the subsequent development of in situ CAR-M-based therapeutic strategies for pancreatic cancer.
3.Emerging breakthroughs and future prospects of Claudin18.2 in targeted therapy and immuno-therapy for gastric cancer
Jiayu JIANG ; Zhen FANG ; Kexin ZHENG ; Baoshan CAI ; Yulong ZHAO ; Zhaodong LIU ; Changqing JING ; Leping LI ; Liang SHANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2025;24(3):343-349
Gastric cancer, a highly malignant tumor, has seen a persistent rise in global incidence in recent years. Claudin 18.2, a protein with highly specific expression in gastric cancer, has emerged as a prominent research target in therapeutic development. The overexpression of Claudin 18.2 in gastric cancer cells and its abnormal surface exposure provide novel opportunities for targeted and immunotherapeutic interventions. Therapeutic approaches targeting Claudin 18.2 have shown promising initial results in clinical trials, primarily including monoclonal antibodies and chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapies. The authors systematically summarize the biological characteristics, mechanism of action, clinical research progress, and future treatment prospects and challenges of Claudin 18.2.
4.Construction of cuproptosis-related genes prognostic model for oral squamous cell carcinoma based on bioinformatics
Baixin GAO ; Ling LI ; Jingfei ZHANG ; Chao YUAN ; Meng ZHANG ; Zhen CAI
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2025;41(2):253-260
Objective:The transcriptome data was utilized to screen cuproptosis-related genes(CRGs)in oral squamous cell car-cinoma(OSCC),and the characteristic genes were identified for constructing a prognostic model for predicting patients'survival time.Methods:OSCC transcriptome gene expression and clinical data were obtained from TCGA and GEO.Through Lasso regres-sion analysis and Cox regression analysis,relevant prognostic genes were screened and prognostic models were constructed.Ac-cording to the median value of risk scores,patients were divided into high and low risk groups,and their survival rates were com-pared.Finally,the predictive performance of the model was verified.Results:In this study,9 characteristic genes with prognostic value(ENO2,P4HA1,SLC2A3,AQP1,PLS1,NXPH4,CTSG,TRAC,THBS1)were screened out and a 9-gene prognostic model was constructed.The survival rate of high-risk group based on prognostic model was significantly lower than that of low-risk group.The area under curve(AUC)of receiver operating characteristic curve(ROC)was 0.701,0.729 and 0.702 at 1 year,3 years and 5 years,respectively,which verifies that the risk model has good predictive performance.The nomogram predicted that the 1-year,3-year,and 5-year survival probabilities of OSCC patients are 89.6%,72.4%,and 63.9%respectively,and the cal-ibration curve confirmed the accuracy of the nomogram prediction.Conclusion:The 9-gene prognostic model based on CRGs screening could predict the prognosis of OSCC patients,which is helpful for clinical personalized treatment of OSCC patients and prediction of their survival rate.
5.Dosimetric differences between 6 MV flatten-filter free MC and CCC algorithms for the same machine model
Yong SANG ; Jian'an WU ; Man ZHAO ; Zhen DING ; Jiajun CAI
Chinese Journal of Medical Physics 2025;42(5):571-576
Objective To analyze the dosimetric differences between Monaco Monte Carlo(MC)algorithm and Pinnacle collapse cone convolution(CCC)algorithm for the same machine model using the 6 MV flatten-filter free(FFF)mode,thus providing a reference for the clinical application of these two treatment planning systems.Methods According to the MPPG5 and TRS430 reports,the acceptance and commissioning of Monaco MC algorithm model and Pinnacle CCC algorithm model in Department of Radiation Oncology,Shenzhen Hospital,Cancer Hospital of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences were performed.A retrospectively analysis was conducted on 30 cases,including 10 cases of nasopharyngeal cancer,6 cases of lung cancer,4 cases of esophageal cancer,and 10 cases of cervical cancer.For each case,a 6 MV FFF plan was designed in Pinnacle using CCC algorithm.A 2.5 mm dose grid was selected for plan optimization and dose calculation.The plan was then exported to Monaco,where dose to medium was calculated using MC algorithm and a 2.5 mm dose grid with a 1%uncertainty for each control point.Both calculations in Pinnacle and Monaco took into account the impact of the treatment couch and immobilization devices on dose attenuation.The dose differences to the target volumes and major organs at risk between Pinnacle and Monaco for 3 different body parts including the head,chest and abdomen were compared.Results(1)For nasopharyngeal cancer,compared with Pinnacle CCC algorithm,Monaco MC algorithm lowered the Vpd of PTVp,PTVn,PTVrpn,PTV1 and PTV2 by 9.98%,2.64%,15.0%,1.93%and 8.01%,elevated the Dmax of PTVp,PTVn and PTVrpn by 2.98%,5.62%and 2.39%,increased the Dmean of PTVn and PTV1 by 1.87%and 0.72%,respectively;and the Dmax of the brainstem,the Dmax of the optic chiasm,and the Dmean of the right parotid gland were 3.83%lower,7.03%higher and 1.32%higher in Monaco MC algorithm as compared with Pinnacle CCC algorithm,respectively.(2)For lung cancer and esophageal cancer,Monaco MC algorithm showed increases of 2.37%,4.18%,15.30%,6.36%and 1.04%in the Dmax of PGTV,the V20,V5 and Dmean of lungs,and the V30 of heart as compared with Pinnacle CCC algorithm,respectively.(3)For cervical cancer,the Vpd of PTV_LR,Dmax of PTV_LR,the V40 of the rectum,the Dmax of the small intestine,and the Dmean of humeral head were 7.70%lower,3.70%higher,4.31%lower,3.05%higher and 2.07%higher in Monaco MC algorithm than in Pinnacle CCC algorithm,respectively.These differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion For the above 3 treatment sites,significant differences are found in dose calculations for target areas and organs at risk between Monaco MC algorithm and Pinnacle CCC algorithm for the same treatment plan.Attention should be paid to the differences in dose algorithms for different treatment planning systems in clinical applications,which may have impacts on patient survival rates and organ toxicity.
6.Dosimetric differences between 6 MV flatten-filter free MC and CCC algorithms for the same machine model
Yong SANG ; Jian'an WU ; Man ZHAO ; Zhen DING ; Jiajun CAI
Chinese Journal of Medical Physics 2025;42(5):571-576
Objective To analyze the dosimetric differences between Monaco Monte Carlo(MC)algorithm and Pinnacle collapse cone convolution(CCC)algorithm for the same machine model using the 6 MV flatten-filter free(FFF)mode,thus providing a reference for the clinical application of these two treatment planning systems.Methods According to the MPPG5 and TRS430 reports,the acceptance and commissioning of Monaco MC algorithm model and Pinnacle CCC algorithm model in Department of Radiation Oncology,Shenzhen Hospital,Cancer Hospital of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences were performed.A retrospectively analysis was conducted on 30 cases,including 10 cases of nasopharyngeal cancer,6 cases of lung cancer,4 cases of esophageal cancer,and 10 cases of cervical cancer.For each case,a 6 MV FFF plan was designed in Pinnacle using CCC algorithm.A 2.5 mm dose grid was selected for plan optimization and dose calculation.The plan was then exported to Monaco,where dose to medium was calculated using MC algorithm and a 2.5 mm dose grid with a 1%uncertainty for each control point.Both calculations in Pinnacle and Monaco took into account the impact of the treatment couch and immobilization devices on dose attenuation.The dose differences to the target volumes and major organs at risk between Pinnacle and Monaco for 3 different body parts including the head,chest and abdomen were compared.Results(1)For nasopharyngeal cancer,compared with Pinnacle CCC algorithm,Monaco MC algorithm lowered the Vpd of PTVp,PTVn,PTVrpn,PTV1 and PTV2 by 9.98%,2.64%,15.0%,1.93%and 8.01%,elevated the Dmax of PTVp,PTVn and PTVrpn by 2.98%,5.62%and 2.39%,increased the Dmean of PTVn and PTV1 by 1.87%and 0.72%,respectively;and the Dmax of the brainstem,the Dmax of the optic chiasm,and the Dmean of the right parotid gland were 3.83%lower,7.03%higher and 1.32%higher in Monaco MC algorithm as compared with Pinnacle CCC algorithm,respectively.(2)For lung cancer and esophageal cancer,Monaco MC algorithm showed increases of 2.37%,4.18%,15.30%,6.36%and 1.04%in the Dmax of PGTV,the V20,V5 and Dmean of lungs,and the V30 of heart as compared with Pinnacle CCC algorithm,respectively.(3)For cervical cancer,the Vpd of PTV_LR,Dmax of PTV_LR,the V40 of the rectum,the Dmax of the small intestine,and the Dmean of humeral head were 7.70%lower,3.70%higher,4.31%lower,3.05%higher and 2.07%higher in Monaco MC algorithm than in Pinnacle CCC algorithm,respectively.These differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion For the above 3 treatment sites,significant differences are found in dose calculations for target areas and organs at risk between Monaco MC algorithm and Pinnacle CCC algorithm for the same treatment plan.Attention should be paid to the differences in dose algorithms for different treatment planning systems in clinical applications,which may have impacts on patient survival rates and organ toxicity.
7.Molecular characteristics of the HA genes of H9N2 subtype avian influenza viruses originating from wild birds in wetlands in Fujian
Zhen CHEN ; Chun-hua ZHU ; Cui-teng CHEN ; Bin-qiong LIU ; Guo-zhang CAI ; Chun-he WAN ; Yu HUANG ; Shao-hua SHI
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2025;41(3):227-234
This study was aimed at evaluating the characteristics of H9N2 subtype avian influenza viruses(AIVs)origina-ting from wild birds in major wetlands in Fujian.Five H9N2 subtype AIVs isolated from fecal samples from wild birds in wet-lands of the Minjiang River,Jiulong River,Sandu Bay,Xinghua Bay,and Quanzhou Bay in Fujian were sequenced.Sequence a-nalysis of the HA genes of the five H9N2 subtype AIVs indicated that the five isolates shared 89.8%-99.4%nucleotide se-quence identity.All five isolates belonged to the same h9.4.2.5c evolutionary branch.The cleavage site motifs of HA were all PSRSSR ↓ GLF,thus indicating molecular characteristics of AIVs with low pathogenicity.The HA proteins of the viruses orig-inating from wild birds bore eight identical potential glycosylation sites,among which the glycosylation site at position 313 was located near the HA protein cleavage site.The 226th amino acid of HA in the receptor binding site was leucine in each virus,thus indicating that HAs of the five H9N2 subtype AIVs had mammalian sialic acid α-2,6 receptor binding affinity.In conclu-sion,the five H9N2 subtype AIVs originating from wild birds in Fujian had low pathogenicity,and the HAs had mammalian sialic acid α-2,6 receptor binding affinity.
8.Application of post competency-oriented BOPPPS combined with scenario simulation teaching method for team emergency rescue training in Xizang, China
Jieyu LUO ; Lingyu WEI ; Huadong CHEN ; Hong ZHAN ; Tsring PHURPU ; Zhen PU ; Ruibin CAI
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2025;24(11):1472-1477
Objective:To investigate the short-term and long-term effects of competency-oriented BOPPPS combined with scenario simulation teaching model on team emergency rescue skills training for healthcare professionals in Xizang.Methods:Forty-four healthcare professionals who participated in team emergency rescue training at Bianba People's Hospital from May 2022 to May 2023 were selected as study subjects. The BOPPPS combined with scenario simulation teaching model was applied in the clinical teaching of acute myocardial infarction. Before the training, the post competency was assessed using the Self-Directed Learning Instrument. The short-term teaching effects were evaluated using skill assessment and questionnaire after the training, and the long-term teaching effects were evaluated using the same questionnaire after six months.Results:Post-training skill assessment scores of the trainees were (50.45±6.68) for skill operation, (7.80±0.97) for humanistic communication, and (16.28±1.52) for team cooperation, which were significantly higher than pre-training scores ( P<0.05). Among self-directed learning abilities, "I enjoy finding answers to questions" was positively correlated with the humanistic communication scores, and "I can connect new knowledge with my personal experiences" was negatively correlated with skill operation scores ( P<0.05). The score of long-term emergency rescue skill improvement (4.27) was significantly higher than that after the training in the short term (3.98) ( P<0.05), while there were no significant decreases in career confidence and team collaboration ability ( P>0.05). Conclusions:The post competency-oriented BOPPPS combined with scenario simulation teaching model contributes to improving the team emergency rescue skills of healthcare professionals in Xizang, stabilizing their career confidence, and stimulating their self-learning ability. It is suitable to promote this teaching model in the clinical skills training of healthcare professionals in Xizang.
9.Comparative efficacy of different doses of tranexamic acid for traumatic hemorrhagic shock in the early phase of trauma following acute exposure to high altitude in rabbits
Zhen LIU ; Chao NIE ; Lijia YUAN ; Ling YANG ; Hui JIANG ; Cheng QIAN ; Linghu CAI ; Yi ZHANG ; Minghua LIU
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2025;41(3):305-317
Objective:To compare the efficacy of different doses of tranexamic acid (TXA) for traumatic hemorrhagic shock (THS) in the early phase of trauma following acute exposure to high altitude in rabbits.Methods:Twenty-five healthy male New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into plain control group ( n=5) and acute high-altitude THS group ( n=20) according to the random number table method. The plain control group did not undergo THS modeling throughout the experiment while the acute high-altitude THS group was raised in a hypoxia simulation chamber with a volume fraction of 10% for 3 days to establish the THS model. Based on the different doses of TXA administered intravenously at 30 minutes after THS modeling, the acute high-altitude THS group was further divided into four subgroups: acute high-altitude THS+0 mg/kg TXA subgroup, acute high-altitude THS+45 mg/kg TXA subgroup, acute high-altitude THS+90 mg/kg TXA subgroup and acute high-altitude THS+135 mg/kg TXA subgroup, with 5 rabbits in each. The vital signs [mean arterial pressure (MAP), heart rate, rectal temperature] and blood cell counts [red blood cell count (RBC), platelet count (PLT)], 4 coagulation parameters [fibrinogen (FIB), D-dimer, activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), prothrombin time (PT)], thromboelastography [clotting reaction time (R value), clot formation time (K value), maximum amplitude (MA value)], syndecan-1, inflammatory factors [interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α)], and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) were recorded before blood loss, at 30 minutes and 120 minutes after blood loss. At 6 hours after THS, the lungs, terminal ileum, and kidneys of the rabbits were collected to observe tissue damage, and the wet/dry weight ratio (W/D) and total water content (TLW) of the lung tissue were measured. Results:(1) Vital signs: Before blood loss, there were no significant differences in MAP, heart rate, or rectal temperature between the acute high-altitude THS subgroups and the plain control group ( P>0.05). At 30 minutes and 120 minutes after blood loss, the acute high-altitude THS subgroups exhibited significantly lower MAP, heart rate, and rectal temperature compared to those in the plain control group ( P<0.05). No significant differences were observed in MAP, heart rate or rectal temperature among the acute high-altitude THS subgroups at any time point ( P>0.05). In the acute high-altitude THS subgroups, MAP, heart rate and rectal temperature were significantly decreased at 30 minutes and 120 minutes after blood loss compared to those before blood loss ( P<0.05); At 120 minutes after blood loss, these parameters were further significantly decreased compared to those at 30 minutes after blood loss ( P<0.05). (2) Blood cell counts: Before blood loss, the RBC count was significantly higher in the acute high-altitude THS subgroups compared to that in the plain control group ( P<0.05), while the PLT was significantly lower ( P<0.05). At 30 minutes after blood loss, there was no significant difference in RBC count between the acute high-altitude THS subgroups and the plain control group ( P>0.05), but the PLT remained significantly lower in the acute high-altitude THS subgroups ( P<0.05). At 120 minutes after blood loss, the RBC count was significantly lower in the acute high-altitude THS subgroups compared to that in the plain control group ( P<0.05), with no significant differences among the acute high-altitude THS subgroups ( P>0.05). The PLT count was significantly lower in the acute high-altitude THS+0 mg/kg TXA subgroup compared to the other subgroups ( P<0.05). The PLT count in the acute high-altitude THS+45 mg/kg TXA subgroup was significantly lower than those in the acute high-altitude THS+90 mg/kg TXA and acute high-altitude THS+135 mg/kg TXA subgroups ( P<0.05), with no significant differences between the latter two subgroups ( P>0.05). (3) Four Coagulation parameters: Before blood loss, D-dimer level was significantly higher in the acute high-altitude THS subgroups compared to that in the plain control group ( P<0.05), while no significant difference was observed in FIB ( P>0.05). APTT and PT were significantly shortened in the acute high-altitude THS subgroups ( P<0.05). At 30 minutes after blood loss, D-dimer level remained significantly higher in the acute high-altitude THS subgroups compared to that in the plain control group ( P<0.05), while FIB was significantly lower ( P<0.05), with significant increase of APTT and PT compared to those before blood loss ( P<0.05). At 120 minutes after blood loss, the acute high-altitude THS+0 mg/kg TXA subgroup exhibited significantly higher D-dimer level compared to the other subgroups ( P<0.05), with significantly lower FIB and higher APTT and PT ( P<0.05). The acute high-altitude THS+45 mg/kg TXA subgroup also showed significantly higher D-dimer level compared to those in the acute high-altitude THS+90 mg/kg TXA and acute high-altitude THS+135 mg/kg TXA subgroups ( P<0.05), with significantly lower FIB and increased APTT and PT ( P<0.05). No significant differences were observed in D-dimer, FIB, APTT or PT between the acute high-altitude THS+90 mg/kg TXA and acute high-altitude THS+135 mg/kg TXA subgroups ( P>0.05). (4) Thromboelastography parameters: Before blood loss, the R value was significantly shorter in the acute high-altitude THS subgroups compared to that in the plain control group ( P<0.05), while no significant differences were observed in K value or MA value ( P>0.05). At 30 minutes after blood loss, both R value and K value were significantly shorter in the acute high-altitude THS subgroups compared to those in the plain control group ( P<0.05), with no significant differences in MA value ( P>0.05). At 120 minutes after blood loss, the acute high-altitude THS+0 mg/kg TXA subgroup exhibited significantly increased R value and K value compared to those in the other subgroups ( P<0.05), while MA value was significantly decreased ( P<0.05). The remaining acute high-altitude THS subgroups showed significant decrease of R value and K value compared to those in the plain control group ( P<0.05), while MA value was significantly lower ( P<0.05). The acute high-altitude THS+45 mg/kg TXA subgroup exhibited significantly lower R value and K value compared to those in the acute high-altitude THS+90 mg/kg TXA and acute high-altitude THS+135 mg/kg TXA subgroups ( P<0.05), with no significant differences in R value, K value and MA value between the later two groups ( P<0.05). (5) Changes in Syndecan-1, inflammatory factors and PAI-1: Before blood loss, syndecan-1 was significantly higher in the acute high-altitude THS subgroups compared to that in the plain control group ( P<0.05), while no significant differences were observed in IL-6, TNF-α, or PAI-1 ( P>0.05). At 30 minutes after blood loss, syndecan-1, IL-6, TNF-α, and PAI-1 were significantly higher in the acute high-altitude THS subgroups compared to those in the plain control group ( P<0.05). At 120 minutes after blood loss, syndecan-1, IL-6, TNF-α, and PAI-1 were significantly higher in the acute high-altitude THS subgroups compared to those in the plain control group ( P<0.05). Among them, the acute high-altitude THS+0 mg/kg TXA group exhibited significantly higher levels of syndecan-1, IL-6, TNF-α, and PAI-1 compared to the other acute high-altitude THS subgroups ( P<0.05). The acute high-altitude THS+45 mg/kg TXA subgroup had significantly higher syndecan-1, IL-6, and TNF-α compared to those in the acute high-altitude THS+90 mg/kg TXA and acute high-altitude THS+135 mg/kg TXA subgroups ( P<0.05), with no significant difference in PAI-1 ( P>0.05). No significant differences were observed in syndecan-1, IL-6, TNF-α or PAI-1 between the acute high-altitude THS+90 mg/kg TXA and acute high-altitude THS+135 mg/kg TXA subgroups ( P>0.05). (6) Tissue injury: At 6 hours after THS, acute high-altitude THS+0 mg/kg TXA group exhibited significant interstitial thickening of the lung with extensive inflammatory cell infiltration, localized loss of intestinal brush border accompanied by cellular disruption, and marked structural disruption of renal corpuscles with focal cellular injury and necrosis. At 6 hours after THS, the acute high-altitude THS+0 mg/kg TXA subgroup exhibited significantly higher lung injury scores, Chiu′s intestinal injury scores, and kidney injury scores compared to those of the other subgroups ( P<0.05). No significant differences were observed in the tissue injury scores of the lungs, intestines and kidneys among the other subgroups ( P>0.05). The acute high-altitude THS+0 mg/kg TXA subgroup also had significantly higher lung W/D and TLW compared to those in the other subgroups ( P<0.05). At 6 hours after THS, the acute high-altitude THS+45 mg/kg TXA group exhibited significantly higher W/D and TLW of the lung tissues compared to those in the acute high-altitude THS+90 mg/kg TXA and acute high-altitude THS+135 mg/kg TXA groups ( P<0.05), with no significant differences between the latter two subgroups ( P>0.05). Conclusions:At 3 days after acute exposure to high altitude, rabbits show a hypercoagulable state of the blood, accompanied by endothelial barrier dysfunction. At 30 minutes after the induction of acute high-altitude THS, a single slow intravenous bolus injection of TXA at doses of 90 mg/kg and 135 mg/kg is more effective in improving coagulation and fibrinolysis function, inflammatory response, endothelial injury, and reduced the risk of pulmonary edema than that at a dose of 45 mg/kg.
10.Clinical Application of Bispecific Antibodies in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma:Current Status and Challenges
Chinese Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2025;41(8):1096-1105
Multiple myeloma(MM)is a hematologic malignancy originating from plasma cells in the bone marrow.In recent years,the use of novel drugs and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation(HSCT)has significantly improved the prognosis of MM patients.However,MM remains challenging to cure and is prone to relapse and resistance.For patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma(RRMM),there is an urgent need to explore novel therapeutic approaches.Bispecific antibodies(BsAbs)are a promising class of immunotherapeutics that functions by simultaneously binding to tumor cell antigens and endogenous effector cells,thereby forming an immunological synapse.This interaction facilitates the activation of effector cells,leading to the targeted lysis of tumor cells.Numerous clinical studies have demonstrated the significant efficacy of BsAbs,either as monotherapy or in combination with other treatment regimens,in patients with RRMM.This article summarizes the mechanisms of action,ef-ficacy,and safety of BsAbs,and discusses optimal sequencing strategies in immunotherapy,aiming to provide new perspectives for the treatment of MM.

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