1.Efficacy of laparoscopic radical cystectomy with indocyanine green fluorescence imaging versus standard lymph node dissection: a randomized comparative study
Lifeng LIU ; Na CAO ; Yansong GUO ; Hao WANG ; Xiaopeng WANG ; Fengshuo YANG ; Yuepeng HU ; Longjiang TIAN ; Dawei TIAN
Journal of Modern Urology 2025;30(3):212-214
Objective: To investigate the efficacy,safety and feasibility of regional lymph node dissection in laparoscopic radical surgery for bladder cancer under the guidance of indocyanine green fluorescence imaging. Methods: A total of 30 patients with muscle invasive bladder cancer (T2/T3NxM0) who volunteered to enter the clinical trial were randomly divided into the indocyanine green imaging guided laparoscopic regional lymph node dissection group (n=15) and the standard pelvic lymph node dissection group (n=15).The number of positive lymph nodes,operation time,intraoperative bleeding volume,incidence of lymph leakage,and tumor recurrence and metastasis rate 2-year after surgery were collected. Results: The number of positive lymph nodes was (4.20±1.66) and (4.60±1.72) respectively in the indocyanine green and standard groups,with no statistically significant difference (P>0.05).There were no statistically significant difference in the tumor recurrence and metastasis rates 2-year after surgery between the two groups (P>0.05).However,the indocyanine green group had shorter operation time,less intraoperative bleeding volume,and lower incidence of lymphatic leakage than the standard group (P<0.05). Conclusion: Indocyanine green fluorescence imaging guided laparoscopic lymph node dissection has comparable clinical efficacy to standard lymph node dissection,but with fewer complications.
2.Decision-making experience and needs of patients in clinical trials of neoadjuvant immunotherapy for lung cancer: a qualitative study
Shujun XING ; Jun'e LIU ; Shuhang WANG ; Dawei WU ; Hong FANG ; Yu TANG ; Ning LI
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(16):2137-2142
Objective:To deeply explore the decision-making experience of patients participating in clinical trials of neoadjuvant immunotherapy for lung cancer.Methods:Using the descriptive and qualitative research, 15 lung cancer patients who participated in clinical trials of neoadjuvant immunotherapy at the Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences were selected by purposive sampling from April 2021 to August 2022 for semi-structured in-depth interviews. Content analysis method was used for data analysis, summarization, and induction.Results:Three themes were extracted, namely decision-making information dilemma (insufficient or overloaded information, difficulty in understanding professional information, urgent need for decision-making information assistance), complex emotional experience (negative emotional experience, positive emotional experience), and hope for multi-party support (expecting psychological communication, hoping for family understanding, and longing for social recognition) .Conclusions:The decision-making experience of patients in clinical trials of neoadjuvant immunotherapy for lung cancer were summarized and described, which can help strengthen the understanding of the research team and medical and nursing staff on the live experience of such patients when making decisions, provide targeted decision support strategies, and promote good informed consent of patients.
3.Research status of endovascular treatment for progressing stroke caused by large vessel disease
Longyu XIE ; Biao ZHAO ; Dawei WANG
Chinese Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2024;21(5):355-360
Progressing stroke(PS)as a special type of ischemic stroke,accounts for approximately 10%to 40%of ischemic strokes.Compared with non-progressing stroke,PS has a higher mortality and disability rate.Large vessel disease is the most common cause of PS.However,due to the extended onset time,there is still considerable debate over the endovascular treatment of PS,and current treatment is primarily based on medication.This article provides a review of the current status of research on endovascular treatment for progressive stroke caused by large vessel disease,with the aim of offering a reference for clinical diagnosis,treatment,and related research.
4.Effect and mechanism of olaparib on senescence of MCF-7 breast cancer cells
Dawei WANG ; Jing GUO ; Jichun BIAN ; Shasha WANG ; Meichao LU ; Daizhou ZHANG ; Yuping JIA
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2024;32(3):378-384
Objective To study the cellular senescence and molecular mechanism of olaparib in MCF-7 breast cancer cells.Methods The effects of olaparib on the proliferation and migration of MCF-7 cells were detected dynamically by real-time cell analysis(RTCA)technology.The effects of olaparib on the Senescence was detected by using the senescence-associated β-galactosidase(SA-β-gal).Quantitative polymerase chain reaction was used to analyze the effects of olaparib on the expression levels of genes encoding the senescence-associated factors p16,p21,C/EBP homologous protein,interleukin(IL)-6,IL-8,plasminogen activator inhibitor 1,phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome 10,p27,retinoblastoma gene,Ki67,and E2F1.The effects of olaparib on the expression levels of the senescence-associated proteins p21,γH2AX,pRB,cyclin D1,insulin-like growth factor binding protein 3,and Ki67 were analyzed by Western Blot.Results Olaparib inhibited the proliferation and migration and induced the senescence of MCF-7 cells.Long-term(96 h)treatment with olaparib significantly up-regulated the gene expression levels of p16,p21,p27,C/EBP homologous protein,IL-6,IL-8,plasminogen activator inhibitor 1,phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome 10,and retinoblastoma protein(P<0.01)and significantly down-regulated the gene expression levels of Ki67 and E2F1(P<0.01)in MCF-7 cells.Olaparib significantly increased protein expression levels of p21,γH2AX,and insulin-like growth factor binding protein 3 in MCF-7 cells(P<0.01,P<0.01,P<0.05)and significantly decreased cyclin D1,pRB,and Ki67 levels(P<0.05,P<0.01,P<0.05).Conclusions Olaparib can inhibit proliferation and migration and induce senescence in MCF-7 breast cancer cells.
5.Whole-genome sequence analysis of Anhui strain of enzootic nasal tumor virus in goats
Lingxu LI ; Zhen WANG ; Wenqing GUO ; Ziyan LIN ; Guangjun CHANG ; Dawei YAO
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2024;44(11):2341-2347
This study aims to obtain two whole-genome sequences of enzootic nasal tumor virus of goats(ENTV-2)from Anhui Province and analyzed the genetic diversity of ENTV-2 gene.Nasal secretion samples and blood samples of six goats with enzootic nasal adenocarcinoma(ENA)were collected from a goat farm in Anhui Province.The total RNA was extracted by the TRIzol method.The DNA interference was removed by the two-step reverse transcription.The ENTV-2 was detec-ted by PCR.Then,two positive samples were selected and five pairs of primers were used to ampli-fy the whole-genome sequences of ENTV-2.After sequencing and splicing,two sequences were up-loaded to the database for comparative analysis with the sequences in the NCBI database.Finally,the genetic evolution tree was constructed.ENTV-2 was detected in the nasal secretion samples,but not in the blood of the six ENA goats.The ENTV-2 genes were approximately 7 400 bp in length,named ENTV-2AH1(DDBJ accession no.:LC762616)and ENTV-2AH2(DDBJ accession no.:LC762617),respectively.Two sequences showed 99.2%and 99.1%homology with the Fujian strain(ENTV-2FJ)and Guangxi strain(ENTV-2-DA0),respectively.They were in the same evo-lutionary branch.In this study,two whole-genome sequences of ENTV-2 were obtained in Anhui for the first time,which can help to further study the genetic diversity of ENTV-2 in China.
6.Progress in diagnosis and treatment of primary prostatic signet ring cell carcinoma
Hao WANG ; Dawei XIE ; Siqi WANG ; Xin LI ; Pushen YANG ; Weifeng HE ; Jianwen WANG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2024;45(8):641-644
Primary prostate signet ring cell carcinoma (PPSRCC) is one of the extremely rare malignant tumors in the male urogenital system, and its diagnosis mainly relies on pathological and immunohistochemical examination. Compared with typical prostate cancer, PPSRCC is characterized by more aggressive with less treatment response and poor prognosis. Current researches on the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, pathological characteristics, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of PPSRCC were reviewed.
7.Expression levels of complement regulatory proteins CD55 and CD59 in the peripheral blood of patients with Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis
Ruixuan CHENG ; Chunlan ZHANG ; Dawei DUAN ; Dandan ZANG ; Xin DU ; Feng WANG
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2024;57(8):715-720
Objective:To detect expression levels of complement regulatory proteins CD55 and CD59 in the peripheral blood of patients with Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) /toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), and to preliminarily analyze their potential roles in the occurrence of SJS/TEN.Methods:Hospitalized patients with SJS/TEN (SJS/TEN group) were collected from the Department of Dermatology of the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University and the Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University from December 2017 to December 2022. Meanwhile, patients with maculopapular exanthema (MPE) and healthy physical examinees were also collected and served as the mild group and healthy control group, respectively. Flow cytometry was performed to determine the proportions of CD4 + T lymphocytes and CD8 + T lymphocytes in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). The expression levels of inflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor (TNF) -α, interleukin (IL) -6, IL-17, IL-10, interferon (IFN) -γ, IL-2, and IL-4 were detected using flow cytometric bead array technology. The mRNA expression levels of CD55 and CD59 in PBMCs were detected by real-time fluorescence-based quantitative PCR (qRT-PCR). Flow cytometry was also performed to determine the protein expression of CD55 and CD59 on the surface of CD8 + T lymphocytes. Statistical analyses were carried out using one-way analysis of variance and Tukey's test. Results:Totally, 13 patients with SJS/TEN, 27 patients with MPE, and 40 healthy controls were collected. Among the SJS/TEN patients, there were 8 males and 5 females, with their age being 18 to 84 (47.15 ± 19.99) years, and disease duration being 7.74 ± 2.63 days. No significant differences were observed in the gender distribution or age among the 3 groups (both P > 0.05). The proportions of CD4 + T lymphocytes did not differ among the 3 groups ( F = 3.84, P = 0.051). The proportions of CD8 + T lymphocytes in the peripheral blood were significantly higher in the SJS/TEN group (25.60% ± 4.57%) than in the healthy control group (16.20% ± 6.28%; q = 4.59, P = 0.018). The expression levels of inflammatory cytokines TNF-α, IL-6, IL-10, IL-17, and IFN-γ were significantly higher in the SJS/TEN group than in the healthy control group and mild group (all P < 0.001). In addition, the mRNA expression of CD55 ( F = 9.46, P < 0.001) and CD59 in PBMCs ( F = 15.14, P < 0.001) was significantly lower in the SJS/TEN group than in the mild group and healthy control group. The protein expression levels of CD55 ( F = 51.51, P < 0.001) and CD59 ( F = 31.59, P < 0.001) on the surface of CD8 + T lymphocytes were also significantly lower in the SJS/TEN group than in the other two groups and the healthy control group, respectively. Conclusion:Complement regulatory proteins CD55 and CD59 were downregulated in SJS/TEN patients, which may be associated with the activation of CD8 + T lymphocytes and excessive inflammatory responses.
8.The mean Hounsfield unit range acquired from different slices produces superior predictive accuracy for pyonephrosis in obstructive uropathy
Baoxing HUANG ; Guoliang LU ; Yang ZHAO ; Weichao TU ; Yuan SHAO ; Dawei WANG ; Danfeng XU
Investigative and Clinical Urology 2024;65(3):286-292
Purpose:
To determine the non-contrast computer tomography imaging features of pyonephrosis and evaluate the predictive value of Hounsfield units (HUs) in different hydronephrotic region slices.
Materials and Methods:
We retrospectively reviewed data from patients with hydronephrosis who had renal-ureteral calculi. All patients were categorized into pyonephrosis and simple hydronephrosis groups. Baseline characteristics, the mean HU values in the maximal hydronephrotic region (uHU) slice, and the range of uHU in different slices (△uHU) were compared between the two groups. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify risk factors for pyonephrosis.
Results:
Among the 181 patients enrolled in the current study, 71 patients (39.2%) were diagnosed with pyonephrosis. The mean dilated pelvis surface areas were comparable between patients with pyonephrosis and simple hydronephrosis (822.61 ㎟ vs.877.23 ㎟ , p=0.722). Collecting system debris (p=0.022), a higher uHU (p=0.038), and a higher △uHU (p<0.001) were identified as independent risk factors for pyonephrosis based on multivariate analysis. The △uHU sensitivity and specificity were 88.7% and 86.4%, respectively, at a cutoff value of 6.56 (p<0.001), whereas the sensitivity and specificity for detecting pyonephrosis at a uHU cutoff value of 7.96 was 50.7% and 70.9%, respectively (p=0.003).
Conclusions
Non-contrast computer tomography was shown to accurately distinguish simple hydronephrosis from pyonephrosis in patients with obstructive uropathy. Evaluation of the △uHU in different slices may be more reliable than the uHU acquired from a single slice in predicting pyonephrosis.
9.Application and prospects of magnetic resonance imaging techniques in the diagnosis and evaluation of hepatocellular carcinoma
Jiahui JIANG ; Dawei YANG ; Yuxin WANG ; Xue DONG ; Zhenghan YANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatology 2024;32(8):695-701
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common primary malignant tumor of the liver. MRI has become an important imaging method for non-invasive diagnosis and evaluation of HCC in clinics because of its advantageous aspects, such as its non-radiative nature, superior detection, and qualitative accuracy over CT and ultrasound. Various MRI techniques, including hepatobiliary-specific contrast agents, magnetic resonance elastography, diffusion-weighted imaging, and others, can diagnose HCC or evaluate its malignant biological behavior from different dimensions such as blood supply, cell function, tissue hardness, and water molecule diffusion. This article introduces the current status and prospects of various MRI techniques for HCC diagnosis and evaluation.
10.Prediction of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation based on heart rate variability analysis
Xiaodong NIU ; Guoqiang CHAI ; Dawei WANG ; Lirong LU ; Lingna HAN ; Yajun LIAN
Chinese Journal of Medical Physics 2024;41(5):579-587
Based on the analysis of heart rate variability(HRV),a prediction method for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation(PAF)attacks is proposed.A new adaptive filtering technique is used for smoothing and coarse graining of HRV,followed by entropy-based quantification of HRV complexity at multiple adaptive scales.After the features are normalized by Min-Max,feature subsets are selected by sequential forward selection method,and then input to support vector machine to identify HRV types and predict PAF attacks.Through 5-fold cross-validation on a set of 50 HRV sequences each lasting 5 minutes,the optimal prediction results are obtained:98%accuracy,100%sensitivity,96%specificity,demonstrating excellent performance.In addition,the experiment shows significant changes(P<0.05)in the complexity eigenvalues of HRV far away from and close to PAF at different frequency bands,reflecting alterations in nervous system regulation of cardiac rhythm and a decline in the ability to adapt to external environmental changes such as stress regulation.

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