1.A novel MRI radiomics-based nomogram for preoperative prediction of perineural invasion in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
Huize SUI ; Zheyu ZHOU ; Shuya CAO ; Xiaoliang XU ; Guoqiang LI
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(4):736-742
ObjectiveTo evaluate a novel nomogram based on contrast-enhanced MRI radiomics combined with clinical variables for the preoperative prediction of perineural invasion (PNI) in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC). MethodsThe clinical data of 59 ICC patients were retrospectively collected. According to postoperative pathology reports, the patients were divided into the non-PNI group (n = 33) and the PNI group (n = 26). Regions of interest (ROI) were delineated from five MRI sequences. Radiomics features were then extracted and filtered to select those with the strongest discriminative power for PNI identification. These selected features were used to construct a radiomics model, which subsequently generated a quantitative radiomics score (radiomics score, Radscore). Univariate analysis was applied to identify clinical variables associated with PNI, and the glm function was subsequently used to construct clinical and combined models. Finally, the models were evaluated using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves, calibration curves, and decision curve analysis (DCA). The combined model was then visualized as a nomogram. ResultsThe clinical model included age, carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9), red blood cell distribution width, and albumin, whereas the Radscore included five radiomic features. The areas under the ROC curves (AUCs) for the clinical and radiomics models were 0.717 (95%CI: 0.586-0.848) and 0.896 (95%CI: 0.820-0.973), respectively, whereas the combined model further improved its AUC to 0.917 (95% CI:0.848-0.987). The calibration curves and DCA showed that the nomogram was well calibrated and provided the greatest net clinical benefit. ConclusionThe novel nomogram may serve as a basis for preoperative prediction of PNI status, thereby assisting clinical decision-making and guiding personalized treatment.
2.Pre-operative risk assessment of hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence in liver transplant recipients by non-invasive detection of pre-existing genetic lesions
Suqin YANG ; Sunbin LING ; Jianhua LI ; Yan WANG ; Jiapei WANG ; Qiwei HUANG ; Fanming LIU ; Yiqi ZHUANG ; Yingyu ZHENG ; Rui WANG ; Zhe YANG ; Xiaoping ZHENG ; Kai WANG ; Zhikun LIU ; Jun CHEN ; Jianguo WANG ; Haiyang XIE ; Lin ZHOU ; Leiming CHEN ; Guoqiang CAO ; Dandan CHEN ; Junfang JI ; Bin ZHAO ; Chao JIANG ; Di LU ; Xuyong WEI ; Hangjin JIANG ; Qiaonan SHAN ; Hengbo SHI ; Yong-Zhen XU ; Shusen ZHENG ; Zhengxin WANG ; Shengda LIN ; Xiao XU
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology 2026;32(2):884-903
Background/Aims:
Liver transplantation (LT) following total hepatectomy is a life-saving treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The HCC recurrence after LT hinders the effectiveness of the procedure. The objective of this study is to develop a pre-operative risk stratification model based on a liquid biopsy.
Methods:
We conducted a comprehensive multi-omics study of 260 HCC patients from three centers, including clinical data, low-coverage whole-genome sequencing of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) from plasma, as well as whole-exome, single-nucleus RNA, and spatial transcriptomics from matched tumor and non-tumor tissues.
Results:
We identified cfDNA-derived copy number alteration (CNA) signatures associated with post-transplant recurrence. By integrating cfDNA-derived CNA profiles with single-cell transcriptomic data, we traced recurrence-associated cfDNA to a distinct subpopulation of malignant cells within the primary tumor. These cells were embedded in a pro-metastatic microenvironment of specialized endothelial subtypes and cancer-associated fibroblasts. Notably, most recurrence-associated lesions were detectable in cfDNA prior to liver transplantation (LT). Building on these insights, we developed the ZJU Criteria based on CNA fragments and tumor markers, a pre-LT risk prediction tool that integrates conventional clinical factors with cfDNA-derived CNA signatures, and validated it using internal and independent external cohorts.
Conclusion
Our findings suggest that post-transplant recurrence commonly originates from advanced subclones that emerge late during tumor evolution. The ZJU Criteria provides an accurate, non-invasive strategy that significantly improves pre-LT risk stratification and clinical decision-making for patients with HCC.
3.Analytic-hierarchy-process-based development of an evaluation indicator system for scientific research performances of public hospital staff
Guoqiang QIN ; Wanyi LI ; Jiafei LIANG ; Jingyun FENG ; Rui GUO ; Mengyao XU
Modern Hospital 2025;25(11):1718-1722,1728
Objective This research aims to establish a scientific research performance evaluation indicator system for public hospital staff,providing evaluation standards and assessment criteria for their research performances.Methods An indica-tor pool was developed through literature review.The indicators were determined through two rounds of Delphi expert consultations.Analytic Hierarchy Process(AHP)was used to calculate their weights and thus establish an indicator system.Results The indica-tor system consists of 8 primary indicators-research projects(0.193 3),talent cultivation(0.264 3),patents(0.046 2),publica-tions(0.118 5),monographs(0.068 1),awards(0.147 2),standards(0.094 3),and research errors(0.068 1)-encompassing 29 secondary indicators.The response rate of the second-round expert consultation was 0.85;the authority coefficient was 0.94;the importance rating of indicators was 4.44,and Kendall's coefficient was 0.260(P<0.05).The consistency index(CI)and consistency ratio(CR)values were<0.1,indicating good results.Conclusion The indicator system demonstrates scientifically good validity and feasibility.Thus it can be used to evaluate the research performances of public hospital staff,providing decision support for resource allocation and the optimization of incentive mechanisms.
4.The gut microbiota characteristics of athletes
Qiuping ZHANG ; Qian XU ; Huajun TIAN ; Yudan CHU ; Junliang HE ; Guoqiang MA ; Jun QIU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(14):3051-3060
BACKGROUND:Understanding the characteristics and influencing factors of the gut microbiota in athletes can help determine the optimal gut microbial composition for relevant sport events.Further investigation in this area could provide important insights for improving athletic performance and recovery as well as developing personalized nutrition prescriptions.OBJECTIVE:To summarize the characteristics of gut microbiota in athletes,and to elucidate the important factors influencing the gut microbiota characteristics of athletes from the perspectives of exercise training and dietary intake.METHODS:A literature search was conducted using the PubMed,ScienceDirect,CNKI,WanFang and VIP databases for publications from 2004 to 2024.The search terms included"microbiota,microbiome,athlete,exercise,training,diet,nutrition,dietary fiber,protein,ketogenic,fat"in English and Chinese.After excluding studies of poor quality and irrelevant content,a total of 65 articles were included for review and analysis.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The gut microbiota of elite athletes differs from that of the general population,characterized by increased α-diversity,elevated Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio,increased abundance of beneficial bacteria,and enrichment of functional pathways contributing to athletic performance.(2)The type of sport and training load are closely related to the species structure and functional expression of the gut microbiota in athletes.(3)The bidirectional communication between the host and gut microbiota mediated by metabolites is an important mechanism by which exercise influences the gut microbiota.(4)Phase training typically induces adaptive changes in the gut microbiota,and alterations in the structure or function of the microbiota have lasting effects.(5)The type,quantity,and combination of macronutrients intake can significantly influence the structure and function of the gut microbiota,and interact synergistically or antagonistically with exercise training.(6)In the future,it is important to continue the exploration of the gut microbiota in athletes,clarify causal relationships,and establish new targets for exercise training interventions.
5.Clinical effects of tirofiban and butylphthalide combined with stent thrombectomy in the treatment of patients with acute cerebral in-farction in the ultra time window
Hanming TU ; Guoqiang XU ; Yongkang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2025;30(3):398-403
AIM:To investigate the clinical effects of tirofiban and butylphthalide combined with stent thrombectomy in the treatment of patients with acute cerebral infarction in the ultra-time win-dow.METHODS:A total of 100 patients with ACI beyond time window admitted to our hospital from January 2021 to January 2023 were randomly grouped into the control group(50 cases,treated with stent thrombectomy)and the study group(50 cases,treated with tirofiban and butylphthalide combined with stent thrombectomy),clinical data of patients were collected,and the clinical efficacy,blood lipid levels,coagulation function,neurologi-cal function,quality of life,and incidence of ad-verse reactions were compared between the two groups.RESULTS:Compared with the control group,the total effective rate of the study group obviously increased(P<0.05).Before treatment,there was no obvious difference between the two groups in triacylglycerol(TG),total cholesterol(TC),low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C),high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C),prothrom-bin time(PT),activated partial thromboplastin time(APTT),D-dimer(D-D),fibrinogen(FIB),NIHSS score and Barthel index scale(BI)score of patients with ACI beyond time window(P>0.05).After treat-ment,the TG,TC,LDL-C,FIB,D-D,and NIHSS score of ACI patients in both groups decreased(P<0.05),while HDL-C,PT,APTT,and BI score increased(P<0.05),and the above indicators improved more ob-viously in the study group(P<0.05).There was no obvious difference in the total incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups(P>0.05).CON-CLUSION:The combination of tirofiban and bu-tylphthalide with stent thrombectomy in the treat-ing ACI beyond time window has a definite effect,which can improve the blood lipid level,coagula-tion function and neurological function of patients,and help to improve the quality of life of patients,with good safety.
6.Study on the correlation between the etiological and Silva classification of cervical adenocarcinoma and clinical prognosis
Lin XIA ; Qiaoyun GE ; Guoqiang PING ; Cong WANG ; Yi XU
Chinese Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology 2025;41(3):352-358
Purpose Based on the WHO(5th edition)classification of cervical adenocarcinoma and Silva infiltra-tion pattern classification,this study explores the value of etiological classification and Silva classification in the clinical treatment and prognosis prediction of cervical adenocarcinoma.Methods The clinical and pathological features of 112 cases of cervical invasive adenocarcinoma were reviewed.Through HE morphological classification,immunohistochemi-cal detection,and Silva classification of infiltration pattern,the related factors and prognosis of patients were statistical-ly analyzed.Results The median age of 112 patients was 46.5 years(30-80 years),with a maximum tumor diame-ter of 0.35-9.0 cm and an average diameter of 3.2 cm.Most patients showed vaginal bleeding after sexual inter-course.89 cases were HPV-associated adenocarcinoma(HPVAs),18 cases were non HPV-associated adenocarcinoma(NHPVAs).There were 5 cases of other types of adenocarcinomas of the uterine cervix,including 4 cases of endome-trial adenocarcinoma and 1 case of serous adenocarcinoma.There were 5 cases(4.5%)of Silva A pattern,30 cases(26.8%)of Silva B pattern,and 77 cases(68.7%)of Silva C pattern.112 cases were followed up for a median time of 34 months(15-78 months),with 16 deaths and 20 metastases.The progression-free survival(PFS)(P<0.001)and overall survival(OS)(P=0.001)in the NHPVA group were significantly lower than those in the HPVA group.All cases with Silva A and Silva B pattern had a favorable prognosis and survived without tumor.Of the cases with Silva C pattern,16 died after recurrence.The PFS and OS of patients with Silva C type were lower than those of Silva A type and B type(P<0.05).Conclusion The fifth edition of WHO classification of cervical adenocarcinoma revealed the correlation between etiology and morphology.Silva classification is of great significance for accurately predicting progno-sis and guiding treatment.
7.Construction of miR-181a-5p stable transfection OSCC cell strain and investigation of its effects on the in-vasion and migration of OSCC cells
Rui XUE ; Guoqiang XU ; Junting YANG ; Yiyan YANG ; Xuehai WU ; Guohua SONG
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2025;41(2):193-199
Objective:To construct a stable oral squamous cell carinoma(OSCC)cell line overexpressing miR-181a-5p,and to ob-serve the effects of miR-181a-5p on the biological behavior of the cells.Methods:miR-181a-5p lentivirus and the control virus vec-tor were respectively constructed and respectively transfected into OSCC CAL-27 cells.The stablely transfected cells(OE)and con-trol cells(NC)were screened out by purinomycin.The fluorescence of the cells was observed by laser confocal microscopy.The ex-pression of miR-181a-5p and Bcl-2 was detected by qRT-PCR and the expression of target protein Bcl-2 was detected by Western blot.The invasion,migration and proliferation ability of the cells were detected by cell scratch,Transwell assay and clonal formation assay.qRT-PCR was used to detect the expression of the related genes of cell invasion and migration.Results:It was found that the expression level of miR-181a-5p in OE cells was significantly higher than that in NC and untransfected control cells(P<0.01).The expression of Bcl-2 in OE cells was significantly decreased.The invasion,migration and proliferation of OE cells were decreased.In ad-dition,the expression levels of MMP2,MMP9,Vimentin and Ki67 in OE cells were decreased,while E-cadherin was increased(P<0.01).Conclusion:Overexpression of miR-181a-5p can significantly inhibit the proliferation,invasion and migration OSCC cells.
8.Construction of miR-181a-5p stable transfection OSCC cell strain and investigation of its effects on the in-vasion and migration of OSCC cells
Rui XUE ; Guoqiang XU ; Junting YANG ; Yiyan YANG ; Xuehai WU ; Guohua SONG
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2025;41(2):193-199
Objective:To construct a stable oral squamous cell carinoma(OSCC)cell line overexpressing miR-181a-5p,and to ob-serve the effects of miR-181a-5p on the biological behavior of the cells.Methods:miR-181a-5p lentivirus and the control virus vec-tor were respectively constructed and respectively transfected into OSCC CAL-27 cells.The stablely transfected cells(OE)and con-trol cells(NC)were screened out by purinomycin.The fluorescence of the cells was observed by laser confocal microscopy.The ex-pression of miR-181a-5p and Bcl-2 was detected by qRT-PCR and the expression of target protein Bcl-2 was detected by Western blot.The invasion,migration and proliferation ability of the cells were detected by cell scratch,Transwell assay and clonal formation assay.qRT-PCR was used to detect the expression of the related genes of cell invasion and migration.Results:It was found that the expression level of miR-181a-5p in OE cells was significantly higher than that in NC and untransfected control cells(P<0.01).The expression of Bcl-2 in OE cells was significantly decreased.The invasion,migration and proliferation of OE cells were decreased.In ad-dition,the expression levels of MMP2,MMP9,Vimentin and Ki67 in OE cells were decreased,while E-cadherin was increased(P<0.01).Conclusion:Overexpression of miR-181a-5p can significantly inhibit the proliferation,invasion and migration OSCC cells.
9.The gut microbiota characteristics of athletes
Qiuping ZHANG ; Qian XU ; Huajun TIAN ; Yudan CHU ; Junliang HE ; Guoqiang MA ; Jun QIU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(14):3051-3060
BACKGROUND:Understanding the characteristics and influencing factors of the gut microbiota in athletes can help determine the optimal gut microbial composition for relevant sport events.Further investigation in this area could provide important insights for improving athletic performance and recovery as well as developing personalized nutrition prescriptions.OBJECTIVE:To summarize the characteristics of gut microbiota in athletes,and to elucidate the important factors influencing the gut microbiota characteristics of athletes from the perspectives of exercise training and dietary intake.METHODS:A literature search was conducted using the PubMed,ScienceDirect,CNKI,WanFang and VIP databases for publications from 2004 to 2024.The search terms included"microbiota,microbiome,athlete,exercise,training,diet,nutrition,dietary fiber,protein,ketogenic,fat"in English and Chinese.After excluding studies of poor quality and irrelevant content,a total of 65 articles were included for review and analysis.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The gut microbiota of elite athletes differs from that of the general population,characterized by increased α-diversity,elevated Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio,increased abundance of beneficial bacteria,and enrichment of functional pathways contributing to athletic performance.(2)The type of sport and training load are closely related to the species structure and functional expression of the gut microbiota in athletes.(3)The bidirectional communication between the host and gut microbiota mediated by metabolites is an important mechanism by which exercise influences the gut microbiota.(4)Phase training typically induces adaptive changes in the gut microbiota,and alterations in the structure or function of the microbiota have lasting effects.(5)The type,quantity,and combination of macronutrients intake can significantly influence the structure and function of the gut microbiota,and interact synergistically or antagonistically with exercise training.(6)In the future,it is important to continue the exploration of the gut microbiota in athletes,clarify causal relationships,and establish new targets for exercise training interventions.
10.Analytic-hierarchy-process-based development of an evaluation indicator system for scientific research performances of public hospital staff
Guoqiang QIN ; Wanyi LI ; Jiafei LIANG ; Jingyun FENG ; Rui GUO ; Mengyao XU
Modern Hospital 2025;25(11):1718-1722,1728
Objective This research aims to establish a scientific research performance evaluation indicator system for public hospital staff,providing evaluation standards and assessment criteria for their research performances.Methods An indica-tor pool was developed through literature review.The indicators were determined through two rounds of Delphi expert consultations.Analytic Hierarchy Process(AHP)was used to calculate their weights and thus establish an indicator system.Results The indica-tor system consists of 8 primary indicators-research projects(0.193 3),talent cultivation(0.264 3),patents(0.046 2),publica-tions(0.118 5),monographs(0.068 1),awards(0.147 2),standards(0.094 3),and research errors(0.068 1)-encompassing 29 secondary indicators.The response rate of the second-round expert consultation was 0.85;the authority coefficient was 0.94;the importance rating of indicators was 4.44,and Kendall's coefficient was 0.260(P<0.05).The consistency index(CI)and consistency ratio(CR)values were<0.1,indicating good results.Conclusion The indicator system demonstrates scientifically good validity and feasibility.Thus it can be used to evaluate the research performances of public hospital staff,providing decision support for resource allocation and the optimization of incentive mechanisms.

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