1.Potential value of 18F-DPA-714 PET/MR in the diagnosis of autoimmune encephalitis
Xinyi SUN ; Xiaoyu CHEN ; Hangxing CHUNYU ; Yu ZHANG ; Wangxi HAI ; Huanyu MENG ; Qinming ZHOU ; Lu HE ; Sheng CHEN ; Biao LI ; Min ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2025;45(4):218-223
Objective:To evaluate the potential value of 18×10 3 translocator protein (TSPO) radioligand ( N, N-diethy1-2-(2-(4-(2- 18F-fluoroethoxy) phenyl)-5, 7-dimethylpyrazolo[1, 5-A]pyrimidin-3-yl)acetamide, 18F-DPA-714) PET compared with conventional MR in the detection of autoimmune encephalitis (AE), the correlation with clinical symptoms, and the monitoring of immunotherapy efficacy in patients with AE. Methods:From December 2021 to June 2024, 45 AE patients (17 males, 28 females, age (38.3±17.0) years) diagnosed at Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine and 10 healthy volunteers (7 males, 3 females, age (28.7±5.1) years) were enrolled in this prospective study. All participants underwent baseline 18F-DPA-714 PET/MR scans, and 23 of these AE patients underwent further follow-up 18F-DPA-714 PET/MR scans. 18F-DPA-714 PET positivity was defined as having an uptake intensity threshold higher than the mean SUV ratio (SUVR)+ 2 s of the corresponding brain region in healthy controls. MR positivity was defined as abnormal hyperintensity in a specific brain region or multiple brain regions on the T 2 fluid attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR). The positive detection rates of 18F-DPA-714 PET and MR was analyzed using McNemar χ2 test, and the differences in the uptake intensity (SUVR) of 18F-DPA-714 between symptomatic and non-symptomatic groups, and between remission and non-remission groups after immunotherapy were compared using independent-sample t test or Wilcoxon rank sum test. Spearman rank correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation between the changing rate of SUVR and the changing of the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score before and after treatment. Results:The positive detecting rate of 18F-DPA-714 PET for AE was significantly higher than that of MR (73.3%(33/45) vs 35.6%(16/45); χ2=11.56, P=0.001). The cerebellar SUVR of ataxia patients was significantly higher than that of asymptomatic patients (1.22(1.06, 1.33) vs 1.08(0.99, 1.20); Z=-2.14, P=0.034). Follow-up imaging showed that the SUVR of patients in the remission group after immunotherapy was significantly lower than that in the non-remission group ((-15.19±10.17)% vs (14.26±13.36)%; t=5.81, P<0.001). There was a significant correlation between the changing rate of SUVR and the changing of the mRS score before and after treatment ( rs=0.65, P<0.001). Conclusion:Compared with conventional MR, 18F-DPA-714 PET has a higher positive detecting rate for AE, and has the potential to reflect the clinical symptoms of AE and monitor the efficacy of immunotherapy.
2.Potential value of 18F-DPA-714 PET/MR in the diagnosis of autoimmune encephalitis
Xinyi SUN ; Xiaoyu CHEN ; Hangxing CHUNYU ; Yu ZHANG ; Wangxi HAI ; Huanyu MENG ; Qinming ZHOU ; Lu HE ; Sheng CHEN ; Biao LI ; Min ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2025;45(4):218-223
Objective:To evaluate the potential value of 18×10 3 translocator protein (TSPO) radioligand ( N, N-diethy1-2-(2-(4-(2- 18F-fluoroethoxy) phenyl)-5, 7-dimethylpyrazolo[1, 5-A]pyrimidin-3-yl)acetamide, 18F-DPA-714) PET compared with conventional MR in the detection of autoimmune encephalitis (AE), the correlation with clinical symptoms, and the monitoring of immunotherapy efficacy in patients with AE. Methods:From December 2021 to June 2024, 45 AE patients (17 males, 28 females, age (38.3±17.0) years) diagnosed at Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine and 10 healthy volunteers (7 males, 3 females, age (28.7±5.1) years) were enrolled in this prospective study. All participants underwent baseline 18F-DPA-714 PET/MR scans, and 23 of these AE patients underwent further follow-up 18F-DPA-714 PET/MR scans. 18F-DPA-714 PET positivity was defined as having an uptake intensity threshold higher than the mean SUV ratio (SUVR)+ 2 s of the corresponding brain region in healthy controls. MR positivity was defined as abnormal hyperintensity in a specific brain region or multiple brain regions on the T 2 fluid attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR). The positive detection rates of 18F-DPA-714 PET and MR was analyzed using McNemar χ2 test, and the differences in the uptake intensity (SUVR) of 18F-DPA-714 between symptomatic and non-symptomatic groups, and between remission and non-remission groups after immunotherapy were compared using independent-sample t test or Wilcoxon rank sum test. Spearman rank correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation between the changing rate of SUVR and the changing of the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score before and after treatment. Results:The positive detecting rate of 18F-DPA-714 PET for AE was significantly higher than that of MR (73.3%(33/45) vs 35.6%(16/45); χ2=11.56, P=0.001). The cerebellar SUVR of ataxia patients was significantly higher than that of asymptomatic patients (1.22(1.06, 1.33) vs 1.08(0.99, 1.20); Z=-2.14, P=0.034). Follow-up imaging showed that the SUVR of patients in the remission group after immunotherapy was significantly lower than that in the non-remission group ((-15.19±10.17)% vs (14.26±13.36)%; t=5.81, P<0.001). There was a significant correlation between the changing rate of SUVR and the changing of the mRS score before and after treatment ( rs=0.65, P<0.001). Conclusion:Compared with conventional MR, 18F-DPA-714 PET has a higher positive detecting rate for AE, and has the potential to reflect the clinical symptoms of AE and monitor the efficacy of immunotherapy.
3.Status of wearable flexible monitoring devices based on organic field effect transistors in biomedical field
Kai GUO ; Cui-Zhi TANG ; Bo SUN ; Duan-Qiang XIAO ; Yuan-Biao LIU ; En-Xiang JIAO ; Jie GONG ; Hai-Jun ZHANG
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2024;45(1):93-100
The working principle and development of flexible semiconductor devices based on organic field effect transistor(OFET)technology were introduced.The current research status of OFET-based wearable flexible monitoring devices were reviewed,including biomechanical monitoring devices,tattoo biomonitoring devices and cellular detection devices and etc.The deficiencies of OFET-based wearable flexible monitoring devices were analyzed,and it's pointed out that miniaturization,personalization and diversification were the directions for the development of the future OFET-based wearable flexible moni-toring devices.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2024,45(1):93-100]
4.Expert consensus on the clinical application of long-acting cabotegravir and rilpivirine
Lijun SUN ; Hongxia WEI ; Haibo DING ; Ping MA ; Hui WANG ; Lijing WANG ; Chunmei WANG ; Min WANG ; Qian WANG ; Hai LONG ; Jinchuan SHI ; Wei LYU ; Biao ZHU ; Jun LIU ; An LIU ; Lianguo RUAN ; Zaicun LI ; Linghua LI ; Huiqin LI ; Shenghua HE ; Meiyin ZOU ; Yuxia SONG ; Renfang ZHANG ; Jian ZHANG ; Xinping YANG ; Yahong CHEN ; Yaokai CHEN ; Hongxin ZHAO ; Qingxia ZHAO ; Zhongsi HONG ; Feng QIAN ; Guangyong XU ; Huihuang HUANG ; Wei CAO ; Jianhua YU ; Juan JIN ; Lin CAI ; Fujie ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases 2024;17(6):431-439
The long-acting cabotegravir and rilpivirine injection regimen(CAB+RPV regimen)is the first approved long-acting antiretroviral therapy(ART)for HIV in China,administered once every two months. This regimen provides an innovative alternative to daily oral ART,benefiting virologically suppressed patients. Several large clinical-studies have shown that the CAB+RPV regimen achieves comparable virologic suppression and safety to daily oral regimens,while significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Based on international and domestic HIV/AIDs guidelines and clinical evidence,this consensus offers expert recommendations on patient selection,clinical management,and key communication strategies for healthcare providers to support the effective use of this regimen,aiming to improve quality of life for people living with HIV and accumulate domestic clinical experience with this advanced treatment approach.
5.Expert consensus on the clinical application of long-acting cabotegravir and rilpivirine
Lijun SUN ; Hongxia WEI ; Haibo DING ; Ping MA ; Hui WANG ; Lijing WANG ; Chunmei WANG ; Min WANG ; Qian WANG ; Hai LONG ; Jinchuan SHI ; Wei LYU ; Biao ZHU ; Jun LIU ; An LIU ; Lianguo RUAN ; Zaicun LI ; Linghua LI ; Huiqin LI ; Shenghua HE ; Meiyin ZOU ; Yuxia SONG ; Renfang ZHANG ; Jian ZHANG ; Xinping YANG ; Yahong CHEN ; Yaokai CHEN ; Hongxin ZHAO ; Qingxia ZHAO ; Zhongsi HONG ; Feng QIAN ; Guangyong XU ; Huihuang HUANG ; Wei CAO ; Jianhua YU ; Juan JIN ; Lin CAI ; Fujie ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases 2024;17(6):431-439
The long-acting cabotegravir and rilpivirine injection regimen(CAB+RPV regimen)is the first approved long-acting antiretroviral therapy(ART)for HIV in China,administered once every two months. This regimen provides an innovative alternative to daily oral ART,benefiting virologically suppressed patients. Several large clinical-studies have shown that the CAB+RPV regimen achieves comparable virologic suppression and safety to daily oral regimens,while significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Based on international and domestic HIV/AIDs guidelines and clinical evidence,this consensus offers expert recommendations on patient selection,clinical management,and key communication strategies for healthcare providers to support the effective use of this regimen,aiming to improve quality of life for people living with HIV and accumulate domestic clinical experience with this advanced treatment approach.
6.Clinical Characteristics and Diagnostic Methods of Pulmonary Mucormycosis
Hai-hong CHEN ; Wei-ping TAN ; Hui-min YANG ; Peng-hao GUO ; Zi-yin YE ; Yang-li LIU ; Yu-biao GUO
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2023;44(1):175-180
ObjectiveTo summarize the clinical features and prognosis of pulmonary mucormycosis (PM) in southern China, and to explore the diagnostic value of metagenomic next generation sequencing (mNGS) in PM. MethodsThe clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of patients diagnosed with PM in The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University from January 1, 2019 to January 31, 2022 who had undergone mNGS detection in lung tissue or alveolar lavage fluid were collected retrospectively. A total of 14 patients with PM were included, including 4 patients with confirmed diagnosis and 10 patients with clinical diagnosis. ResultsAll patients had underlying medical conditions, with hematological malignancies and diabetes being the most common. The most common symptoms were fever (n = 10), cough (n = 9) and shortness of breath (n = 9). Consolidation was the most common sign of chest CT, followed by mass, mostly with cavity. On laboratory tests, decreased CD4+T lymphocytes, elevated CD8+T lymphocytes, and decreased CD4+/CD8+ ratio, and presentation with pleural effusion indicate poor prognosis. The positive rate of mNGS diagnosis was 78.5%, which was significantly higher than that of histopathology (50%), fungus rapid fluorescence staining (61.5%) and fungal culture (23.1%) of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. ConclusionsPulmonary mucormycosis is more likely to occur in patients with underlying diseases or who are immunocompromised. The clinical manifestations lack specificity. The low CD4/CD8 ratio and presentation of pleural effusion on CT imaging indicate poor prognosis of patients. mNGS is a rapid, convenient and sensitive method for the diagnosis of PM, which has advantages in the diagnosis of pulmonary mucormycosis.
7.Cannabidiol Promotes Osteogenic Differentiation of Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells in the Inflammatory Microenvironment via the CB2-dependent p38 MAPK Signaling Pathway
Lin LI ; Jin FENG ; Lei SUN ; Yao-wei XUAN ; Li WEN ; Yun-xia LI ; Shuo YANG ; Biao ZHU ; Xiao-yu TIAN ; Shuang LI ; Li-sheng ZHAO ; Rui-jie DANG ; Ting JIAO ; Hai-song ZHANG ; Ning WEN
International Journal of Stem Cells 2022;15(4):405-414
Background and Objectives:
Chronic inflammation of bone tissue often results in bone defects and hazards to tissue repair and regeneration. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a natural cannabinoid with multiple biological activities, including anti-inflammatory and osteogenic potential. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and mechanisms of CBD in the promotion of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) osteogenic differentiation in the inflammatory microenvironment.
Methods:
and Results: BMSCs isolated from C57BL/6 mice, expressed stem cell characteristic surface markers and pre-sented multidirectional differentiation potential. The CCK-8 assay was applied to evaluate the effects of CBD on BMSCs’ vitality, and demonstrating the safety of CBD on BMSCs. Then, BMSCs were stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to induce inflammatory microenvironment. We found that CBD intervention down-regulated mRNA expression levels of inflammatory cytokines and promoted cells proliferation in LPS-treated BMSCs, also reversed the protein and mRNA levels downregulation of osteogenic markers caused by LPS treatment. Moreover, CBD intervention activated the cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB2) and the p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway. While AM630, a selective CB2 inhibitor, reduced phosphorylated (p)-p38 levels. In addition, AM630 and SB530689, a selective p38 MAPK inhibitor, attenuated the enhancement of osteogenic markers expression levels by CBD in inflammatory microenvironment, respectively.
Conclusions
CBD promoted osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs via the CB2/p38 MAPK signaling pathway in the inflammatory microenvironment.
8.Phospholipid peroxidation: a key factor in "susceptibility" to neurodegenerative diseases
Xiao-min LIN ; Wan-yang SUN ; Wen-jun DUAN ; Hai-biao GONG ; Long-fang TU ; Yi-fang LI ; Hiroshi KURIHARA ; Rong-rong HE
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2021;56(8):2154-2163
The biochemical integrity of the brain is necessary to maintain normal function. Oxidative damage is one of the mortal important reasons leading to the destruction of this integrity. The nervous system is enriched in phospholipid and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). Due to the nature of high oxygen-consumption and rich lipids, brain is particularly vulnerable to oxidative damages. Phospholipid peroxidation is one of the results of imbalance in oxidation-antioxidant system. Once the antioxidant system is insufficient to resist oxidative damage, membrane phospholipids will be prone to free radical attack. Phospholipid peroxidation leads to a variety of toxic oxidation products, including membrane damage, mitochondrial dysfunction, rapid accumulation of amyloid, etc. Multiple proteins and nucleic acids can be covalently modified by peroxidation products, resulting in the loss of the protein functions, which eventually triggers programmed cell death and general neuroinflammation in brain, and ends up with an increased susceptibility to neurodegenerative diseases. Based on the knowledge of mechanisms of phospholipid peroxidation, this review focuses on the characteristics of phospholipid peroxidation as a key factor in the development of neurodegenerative diseases, in order to provide theoretical basis for targeted intervention of phospholipid peroxidation as a potential strategy to prevent neurodegenerative diseases.
9.A new alkaloid from Ervatamia hainanensis.
Zi-Wei LI ; Chen-Chen SANG ; Biao SUN ; Hai-Yan TIAN ; Xiao-Qi ZHANG ; Wen-Cai YE
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2021;46(10):2509-2513
In order to study the alkaloids from branches and leaves of Ervatamia hainanensis, silica gel, ODS, Sephadex LH-20 and HPLC chromatography were used to obtain six alkaloids from the branches and leaves of E. hainanensis with use of. Based on the physicochemical properties and spectral data, their structures were identified as 10-hydroxydemethylhirsuteine(1), 3R-hydroxycoronaridine(2), 3-(2-oxopropyl)coronaridine(3), pandine(4), 16-epi-vobasine(5), and 16-epi-vobasinic acid(6). Among them, compound 1 was a new monoterpenoid indole alkaloid, and compounds 5 and 6 were obtained from this plant for the first time.
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Tabernaemontana
10.COVID-ONE-hi:The One-stop Database for COVID-19-specific Humoral Immunity and Clinical Parameters
Xu ZHAOWEI ; Li YANG ; Lei QING ; Huang LIKUN ; Lai DAN-YUN ; Guo SHU-JUAN ; Jiang HE-WEI ; Hou HONGYAN ; Zheng YUN-XIAO ; Wang XUE-NING ; Wu JIAOXIANG ; Ma MING-LIANG ; Zhang BO ; Chen HONG ; Yu CAIZHENG ; Xue JUN-BIAO ; Zhang HAI-NAN ; Qi HUAN ; Yu SIQI ; Lin MINGXI ; Zhang YANDI ; Lin XIAOSONG ; Yao ZONGJIE ; Sheng HUIMING ; Sun ZIYONG ; Wang FENG ; Fan XIONGLIN ; Tao SHENG-CE
Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics 2021;19(5):669-678
Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19),which is caused by SARS-CoV-2,varies with regard to symptoms and mortality rates among populations.Humoral immunity plays critical roles in SARS-CoV-2 infection and recovery from COVID-19.However,differences in immune responses and clinical features among COVID-19 patients remain largely unknown.Here,we report a database for COVID-19-specific IgG/IgM immune responses and clinical parameters(named COVID-ONE-hi).COVID-ONE-hi is based on the data that contain the IgG/IgM responses to 24 full-length/truncated proteins corresponding to 20 of 28 known SARS-CoV-2 proteins and 199 spike protein peptides against 2360 serum samples collected from 783 COVID-19 patients.In addition,96 clinical parameters for the 2360 serum samples and basic information for the 783 patients are integrated into the database.Furthermore,COVID-ONE-hi provides a dashboard for defining samples and a one-click analysis pipeline for a single group or paired groups.A set of samples of interest is easily defined by adjusting the scale bars of a variety of parameters.After the"START"button is clicked,one can readily obtain a comprehensive analysis report for further interpretation.COVID-ONE-hi is freely available at www.COVID-ONE.cn.

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