1.Research progress on the application of human amniotic membrane in ocular fundus diseases
Fangxing ZHU ; Jiandong LIU ; Rongyu GAO ; Jiantao REN ; Xuequan SUN ; Xudong HUANG
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2025;41(4):324-328
Human amnion (hAM), as a biomaterial, has made significant progress in the field of ophthalmology, particularly in the treatment of retinal diseases. hAM possesses biological properties such as promoting tissue repair, inhibiting inflammation and neovascularization, and reducing fibrosis, which have led to its promising clinical outcomes in treating macular holes, retinal detachment, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, optic disc depression-related macular detachment, and age-related macular degeneration. The application of hAM can improve surgical success rates and promote vision recovery, with no significant rejection reactions observed due to its low immunogenicity. Nevertheless, the use of hAM still faces challenges in optimizing preparation and storage techniques, enhancing therapeutic efficacy, and reducing the risk of infectious disease transmission. Future research should focus on addressing these issues to further promote the application of hAM in retinal disease treatment and enhance its effectiveness.
2.Research progress on the application of human amniotic membrane in ocular fundus diseases
Fangxing ZHU ; Jiandong LIU ; Rongyu GAO ; Jiantao REN ; Xuequan SUN ; Xudong HUANG
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2025;41(4):324-328
Human amnion (hAM), as a biomaterial, has made significant progress in the field of ophthalmology, particularly in the treatment of retinal diseases. hAM possesses biological properties such as promoting tissue repair, inhibiting inflammation and neovascularization, and reducing fibrosis, which have led to its promising clinical outcomes in treating macular holes, retinal detachment, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, optic disc depression-related macular detachment, and age-related macular degeneration. The application of hAM can improve surgical success rates and promote vision recovery, with no significant rejection reactions observed due to its low immunogenicity. Nevertheless, the use of hAM still faces challenges in optimizing preparation and storage techniques, enhancing therapeutic efficacy, and reducing the risk of infectious disease transmission. Future research should focus on addressing these issues to further promote the application of hAM in retinal disease treatment and enhance its effectiveness.
3.Chlorophyllin increases the sensitivity of pancreatic cancer cells to gemcitabine treatment
Jiaqiang REN ; Shuai WU ; Jiantao MO ; Tong SU ; Liang HAN ; Zheng WANG ; Zheng WU
Tumor 2024;44(11):1092-1103
Objective:To investigate the effect of copper chlorophyllin sodium salt(CHL)on the sensitivity of human pancreatic cancer cells in response to gemcitabine(GEM)therapy and on the therapeutic effect on pancreatic cancer cells that have developed GEM resistance.Methods:MIA GR(a pancreatic cancer cell line resistant to GEM)was induced by a low-dose continuous incremental method,and the half inhibitory concentration(IC50)of MIA WT and MIA GR to GEM treatment was detected by the CCK-8 method,and the resistance index was calculated;the difference in IC50 of CHL on the two types of cells was detected by the CCK-8 method after treating MIA WT and MIA GR cells with different concentrations of CHL,CCK-8 method was used to detect the difference in IC50 of CHL on the two types of cells;on the basis of IC50,MIA WT and MIA GR cells were intervened with CHL and(or)GEM with different multiplicity of IC50,respectively,and the growth inhibition curves of MIA WT and MIA GR cells were detected by the CCK-8 method under the intervention of CHL combined with GEM;After the intervention of MIA WT and MIA GR cells with CHL and(or)GEM at IC50,respectively,the effects on the proliferation of the two different cells were detected using the clone formation assay;the effects on cytotoxicity/activity were observed under fluorescence microscopy;and the effects on apoptosis were detected using flow cytometry.Finally,western blotting was used to detect the effects of CHL and(or)GEM interventions on the drug resistance-associated molecules P-glycoprotein(P-gp)and ribonucleotide reductase regulatory subunit M2(RRM2)in MIA GR cells,the and sensitivity-related molecule deoxycytidine kinase(DCK)on protein expression levels.Results:MIA GR cells were verified to be well drug resistant,with resistance indices of 549.1 and 667.9 after 48 h and 96 h after GEM intervention compared to homologous wild-type MIA WT cells,respectively;CHL intervention inhibited the proliferation of MIA GR cells more significantly compared to that of MIA WT cells;and CHL in combination with GEM exerted a more significant growth inhibitory effect compared to GEM alone in both MIA WT cells(P<0.001)and MIA GR cells(P<0.01).CHL significantly inhibited the tumor proliferation of MIA GR cells,and the inhibitory effect was more pronounced in both cells when combined with GEM(P<0.000 1);furthermore,compared to GEM alone,the intervention with CHL could cause more pronounced cytotoxicity(P<0.000 1)in both MIA WT and MIA GR cells.caused more pronounced cytotoxicity(P<0.000 1)and induced a higher percentage of apoptosis than GEM alone.The results of the western blotting assay showed that CHL intervention caused a decrease in the expression levels of P-gp and RRM2 proteins,as well as an increase in the protein expression level of DCK in MIA GR cells.Conclusion:CHL increases the sensitivity of pancreatic cancer cells to GEM and also induces a decrease in the resistance of drug-resistant pancreatic cancer cells to GEM.
4.Construction of a prognostic Nomogram for patients with incidental gallbladder cancer
Jiantao MO ; Ruiqi CAO ; Jiaqiang REN ; Zhimin GENG ; Zheng WU ; Yali CHENG
Journal of Surgery Concepts & Practice 2024;29(1):40-45
Objective To construct and validate an effective prognostic nomogram for the patients with incidental gallbladder cancer(IGBC).Methods The clinical data of 161 patients with IGBC requiring radical surgery admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University from May 2011 to October 2022 was analyzed retrospectively.COX proportional risk regression model was used to screen for influencing factors on overall survival(OS)of IGBC.Nomogram was constructed based on independent influencing factors that affected the prognosis of IGBC patients.The concordance index(C-index)and calibration curve were used to validate the performance of the model.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis and decision curve analysis(DCA)were used to validate the predictive accuracy and net benefit of the plotted column chart.Results Univariate COX regression analysis suggested that age,T stage,N stage,M stage,preoperative carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA),preoperative carbohydrate antigenl9-9(CA19-9),preoperative red blood cell volume distribution on width coefficient of variation(RDW-CV),treatment method,and recurrence and metastasis were risk factors which affected the long-term survival of IGBC patients after radical surgery.Multivariate COX regression analysis suggested that T stage,N stage,preoperative CA19-9,preoperative RDW-CV,preoperative AST,treatment methods,and recurrence and metastasis were independent risk factors which affected the prognosis of IGBC patients.The C-index of the constructed prognostic model was 0.872.The calibration plot demonstrated good performance of the Nomogram.ROC curve analysis showed an area under the curve of 0.869,confirming a high sensitivity and specificity.A high net benefit was proven by DCA.Conclusions The constructed Nomogram.can accurately and intuitively predict the survival probability of IGBC patients after radical surgery.
5.Progress of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles in targeted diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer
Jiaqiang REN ; Shuai WU ; Jiantao MO ; Cancan ZHOU ; Liang HAN ; Zheng WU
Journal of Surgery Concepts & Practice 2024;29(1):61-66
Pancreatic cancer has a very poor prognosis.Early diagnosis and treatment are especially critical for improving its prognosis.Nanotechnology has been widely used in the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer.Relying on the unique physicochemical properties of nanoparticles and their rich surface modifications,effective enrichment of tumor sites can be achieved.Magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles(MIONPs)is one of the commonly used nanomaterials in the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer,and has good biocompatibility.Through special surface modification,it can be used in targeted diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer.MIONPs can be used as a contrast agent for MRI,and by modifying the surface,they also can be used in targeted imaging of pancreatic cancer.And they can also be modified as a drug delivery system to achieve targeted delivery of drugs and improve therapeutic effects.However,the application of MIONPs in pancreatic cancer diagnosis and treatment still faces some challenges,such as nanotoxicity and cost issues.With the development of technology,MIONPs are expected to play an important role in the personalized diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer.
6.Application value of serum carbonic anhydraseⅢas a new biomarker in the clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer disease
Jiaoqi REN ; Jinxiu WANG ; Jiantao WANG ; Yanli ZHANG ; Xuechun WANG ; Jingchun GUO ; Houguang ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2024;31(5):696-704
Objective To explore the application value and related factors of serum carbonic anhydraseⅢ(CAⅢ)in the clinical diagnosis of mild to moderate Alzheimer disease(AD).Methods A total of 106 elderly patients initially diagnosed with mild to moderate AD at Huashan Hospital,Fudan University from October 2020 to November 2022 were enrolled as the AD group,and 89 healthy elderly people during the same period were enrolled as the control group.The serum biochemical indicators including liver and kidney function,blood lipids,blood glucose,folic acid and homocysteine were detected in both groups.Cognitive function was assessed by Mini-mental State Examination(MMSE).Patient Health Questionnaire-9(PHQ-9)and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7(GAD-7)were used to assess psychological status.The activities of daily living(ADL)were assessed by modified Barthel Index(BI).Serum CAⅢlevels were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).Correlation analysis and multivariate linear regression analysis were used to identify factors influencing serum CAⅢlevels,and receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis was performed to evaluate the diagnostic value of serum CAⅢlevels in elderly patients with mild to moderate AD.Results The MMSE score of the AD group was significantly lower than that of the control group(P<0.001),and the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 scores were significantly higher than those of the control group(P<0.001).The serum CAⅢlevel in the AD group was significantly lower than that in the control group(P<0.000 1).In patients with AD,serum CAⅢlevels in patients with a disease course>3 years,accompanied by depression or anxiety,moderate AD,and serum creatinine≤111 μmol/L were significantly lower than those in patients with a disease course≤3 years,normal emotions,mild AD,and serum creatinine>111 μmol/L(P<0.05).Correlation analysis and multivariate linear regression analysis showed that serum CAⅢlevels were negatively correlated with disease duration,PHQ-9 score,GAD-7 scores and severity degree,positively correlated with serum creatinine level(P<0.05).The PHQ-9 score,severity degree,and serum creatinine level were independent related factors for serum CAⅢlevel in mild to moderate AD elderly patients(P<0.05).ROC curve result showed that the area under the curve(AUC)of serum CAⅢin diagnosing mild to moderate AD in elderly patients was 0.946,with sensitivity and specificity of 88.79% and 96.74%,respectively.Conclusions Serum CAⅢlevels in elderly patients with mild to moderate AD are higher than those in healthy individuals.Mild AD,without depressive mood,and elevated serum creatinine levels are related factors for elevated serum CAⅢlevels in elderly AD patients.Serum CAⅢmay serve as a novel biological marker for the diagnosis of mild to moderate AD in the elderly.
7.Chlorophyllin increases the sensitivity of pancreatic cancer cells to gemcitabine treatment
Jiaqiang REN ; Shuai WU ; Jiantao MO ; Tong SU ; Liang HAN ; Zheng WANG ; Zheng WU
Tumor 2024;44(11):1092-1103
Objective:To investigate the effect of copper chlorophyllin sodium salt(CHL)on the sensitivity of human pancreatic cancer cells in response to gemcitabine(GEM)therapy and on the therapeutic effect on pancreatic cancer cells that have developed GEM resistance.Methods:MIA GR(a pancreatic cancer cell line resistant to GEM)was induced by a low-dose continuous incremental method,and the half inhibitory concentration(IC50)of MIA WT and MIA GR to GEM treatment was detected by the CCK-8 method,and the resistance index was calculated;the difference in IC50 of CHL on the two types of cells was detected by the CCK-8 method after treating MIA WT and MIA GR cells with different concentrations of CHL,CCK-8 method was used to detect the difference in IC50 of CHL on the two types of cells;on the basis of IC50,MIA WT and MIA GR cells were intervened with CHL and(or)GEM with different multiplicity of IC50,respectively,and the growth inhibition curves of MIA WT and MIA GR cells were detected by the CCK-8 method under the intervention of CHL combined with GEM;After the intervention of MIA WT and MIA GR cells with CHL and(or)GEM at IC50,respectively,the effects on the proliferation of the two different cells were detected using the clone formation assay;the effects on cytotoxicity/activity were observed under fluorescence microscopy;and the effects on apoptosis were detected using flow cytometry.Finally,western blotting was used to detect the effects of CHL and(or)GEM interventions on the drug resistance-associated molecules P-glycoprotein(P-gp)and ribonucleotide reductase regulatory subunit M2(RRM2)in MIA GR cells,the and sensitivity-related molecule deoxycytidine kinase(DCK)on protein expression levels.Results:MIA GR cells were verified to be well drug resistant,with resistance indices of 549.1 and 667.9 after 48 h and 96 h after GEM intervention compared to homologous wild-type MIA WT cells,respectively;CHL intervention inhibited the proliferation of MIA GR cells more significantly compared to that of MIA WT cells;and CHL in combination with GEM exerted a more significant growth inhibitory effect compared to GEM alone in both MIA WT cells(P<0.001)and MIA GR cells(P<0.01).CHL significantly inhibited the tumor proliferation of MIA GR cells,and the inhibitory effect was more pronounced in both cells when combined with GEM(P<0.000 1);furthermore,compared to GEM alone,the intervention with CHL could cause more pronounced cytotoxicity(P<0.000 1)in both MIA WT and MIA GR cells.caused more pronounced cytotoxicity(P<0.000 1)and induced a higher percentage of apoptosis than GEM alone.The results of the western blotting assay showed that CHL intervention caused a decrease in the expression levels of P-gp and RRM2 proteins,as well as an increase in the protein expression level of DCK in MIA GR cells.Conclusion:CHL increases the sensitivity of pancreatic cancer cells to GEM and also induces a decrease in the resistance of drug-resistant pancreatic cancer cells to GEM.
8.In vitro cytological comparison of osseointegration properties between biomimetic bone trabecular and regular porous structure
Jiantao LIU ; Zhiwei REN ; Shuyuan ZHANG ; Ruiyan WANG ; Aofei XU ; Xi GONG ; Jia LI ; Yingang ZHANG
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2023;44(6):983-989
【Objective】 To investigate the effects of biomimetic bone trabecular with the same porosity and pore size and regular porous structure on the adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation of osteoblasts, so as to provide theoretical basis for the improvement of osseointegration performance of titanium alloy implants. 【Methods】 The biomimetic bone trabecular and regular porous structures with the same porosity and pore size were generated by computer-aided software, and then processed into disc-shaped Ti6Al4V scaffolds with a diameter of 10 mm and a height of 3 mm by selective laser melting technology. MC3T3-E1 cells, the precursor cells of mouse osteoblasts in the logarithmic growth phase, were seeded on two kinds of scaffolds and divided into biomimetic bone trabecular group and regular porous structure group. After 3 hours of culture, acridine orange staining and phalloidin /DAPI staining were used to evaluate the number of cell adhesion. After 3 days of culture, the scaffolds were examined by scanning electron microscopy to evaluate the adhesion state of cells. After 1, 3, and 5 days of culture, the scaffolds were taken for CCK8 detection to observe the proliferation of cells. After 7 and 14 days of differentiation, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity was detected. After 14 days of differentiation, the expressions of osteogenesis-related genes (ALP, OCN, RUNX2) were detected by RT-PCR. After 30 days of differentiation, the scaffolds were stained with alizarin red and 100 g/L cetylpyridinium chloride was used to dissolve mineralized nodules. Calcium salt deposition was qualitatively and quantitatively detected to evaluate cell differentiation. 【Results】 The results of acridine orange and phalloidin /DAPI staining showed that the biomimetic trabecular Ti6Al4V scaffold adhered to more MC3T3-E1 cells than the regular porous structure, and the cytoskeleton of the former scaffold was more densely distributed. The results of scanning electron microscopy showed that the pseudopodia of MC3T3-E1 cells on the biomimetic bone trabecular Ti6Al4V scaffold were longer and the extension state was better than that of the regular porous structure. CCK8 test showed that the proliferation of MC3T3-E1 cells on the biomimetic trabecular bone titanium alloy scaffold was significantly higher than that on the regular porous structure on the 3rd and 5th day, and the difference gradually increased with the increase of time, with statistical significance (P<0.05). The results of cell differentiation test showed that ALP activity on the bionic trabecular scaffold was higher than that on the regular porous structure (P<0.05). The expressions of osteogenic genes (ALP, OCN, RUNX2) in MC3T3-E1 cells on the biomimetic bone trabecular titanium alloy scaffold were significantly higher than those on the regular porous structure (P<0.05). After 30 days of induction, the amount of calcium salt deposited in the bionic trabecular titanium alloy scaffold was significantly larger than that in the regular porous structure (P<0.05). 【Conclusion】 The biomimetic bone trabecular with a porosity of 65% and an equivalent pore size of 600 μm is more conducive to the adhesion, proliferation and differentiation of mouse osteoblast precursor cells MC3T3-E1 on the titanium alloy scaffold than the regular porous structure with the same porosity and pore size. It is theoretically more conducive to improving the osseointegration performance of titanium alloy implants.
9.Drug resistance factors in postoperative gemcitabine chemotherapy after radical resection of pancreatic cancer
Shuai WU ; Jiaqiang REN ; Hanxue WU ; Feng XUE ; Jiantao MO ; Zheng WANG ; Qingyong MA ; Zheng WU
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2023;22(5):616-622
Objective:To investigate the drug resistance factors in postoperative gemci-tabine chemotherapy after radical resection of pancreatic cancer.Methods:The retrospective case-control study was constructed. The clinicopathological data of 255 patients with pancreatic cancer who were firstly admitted to the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi ′an Jiaotong University from January 2018 to June 2021 were collected. There were 140 males and 115 females, aged (59±10)years. All patients underwent radical resection of pancreatic cancer and received postoperative gemcitabine-based adjuvant chemotherapy. Observation indicators: (1) follow-up; (2) postoperative chemotherapy; (3) drug resistance and changing of regimen; (4) factors influencing postoperative chemotherapy resistance. Measurement data with normal distribution were represented as Mean± SD, and comparison between groups was conducted using the independent sample t test. Measurement data with skewed distribution were represented as M( Q1, Q3), and compari-son between groups was conducted using the Mann-Whitney U test. Count data were described as absolute numbers, and comparison between groups was conducted using the Pearson chi-square test. Univariate analysis was conducted using the corresponding statistical methods based on data type. Multivariate analysis was conducted using the Logistic regression model with forward method. Kaplan-Meier method was used to draw survival curve, and Log-Rank test was used for survival analysis. Results:(1) Follow-up. All 255 patients were followed up for 18.6(16.7,21.4)months. The median survival time of 255 patients was 18.2[95% confidence interval ( CI) as 15.8-20.6]months. (2) Postoperative chemotherapy. Of the 255 patients, there were 5 cases receiving postoperative chemotherapy as gemcitabine monotherapy, 167 cases receiving postoperative chemotherapy as the AG combination (gemcitabine plus albumin-bound paclitaxel), 74 cases receiving postoperative chemotherapy as the GS combination (gemcitabine plus S-1) and 9 cases receiving postoperative chemotherapy as the GP combination (gemcitabine plus platinum). (3) Drug resistance and changing of regimen. Of the 255 patients, 81 cases completed the course of postoperative chemotherapy and evaluation. Of the 81 patients, there were 18 cases with no recurrence or metastasis of tumor, 10 cases with tumor local recurrence, 40 cases with tumor lymph node metastasis or distant metas-tasis, 3 cases with tumor local recurrence combined with distant metastasis, 10 cases with elevation of CA19-9. Of the 81 patients, 18 cases responded to chemotherapy, 63 cases underwent resistant to chemotherapy, including 11 cases with primary resistance and 52 cases with acquired resistance. The 63 patients with chemotherapy resistance underwent changing of regimen. (4) Factors influencing postoperative chemotherapy resistance. Results of multivariate analysis showed that chemotherapy cycle<6 is an independent risk factor for postoperative chemotherapy resistance in patients ( hazard ratio=17.18, 95% CI as 2.07-142.28, P<0.05). Conclusion:Adjuvant chemotherapy cycle <6 is an independent risk factor for postoperative chemotherapy resistance for gemcitabine based chemo-therapy in pancreatic cancer patients receiving radical resection.
10.Long-term effect and risk factors of allogeneic vein replacement in borderline resectable pancreatic cancer
Shaocheng LYU ; Qiang HE ; Ren LANG ; Hua FAN ; Lixin LI ; Xianliang LI ; Jiantao KOU ; Yu LIU
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2022;28(8):576-581
Objective:To evaluate the effect of allogenic vein replacement in treatment of borderline resectable pancreatic cancer, and to analyze risk factors of long-term stenosis.Methods:The clinical data of 77 patients with borderline resectable pancreatic cancer who underwent surgery from January 2013 to December 2021 at the Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University were retrospectively analyzed. There were 34 males and 43 females, aged (61.4±10.8) years old. The peri-operative data, long-term prognosis and stenosis of allogenic vein were analysed. Risk factors of stenosis were analyzed by the Cox proportional hazards model. Patients were followed up by outpatient visits or by telephone.Results:Pancreatic cancer had invaded the junction of portal vein/superior mesenteric vein (SMV) in 41 patients, SMV in 22 patients and portal vein in 14 patients. The length of venous resection was (3.7±1.0) cm, the tumor longest diameter was (3.8±1.6) cm, lymph node metastasis was present in 57 patients, R 0 resection was carried out in 70 patients, and the postoperative complication rate was 29.9% (23/77). The survival rates in 6 months, 1-year and 2-year were 84.1%, 52.3% and 32.9% respectively. Mild venous stenosis occurred in 4 patients (5.2%), moderate stenosis in 9 patients (11.7%) and severe stenosis in 11 patients (14.3%). A vascular resection length of more than 3 cm ( RR=4.602, 95% CI: 1.657-12.781, P=0.003) and tumor recurrence ( RR=8.529, 95% CI: 1.129-64.448, P=0.038) were independent risk factors for long-term moderate and severe stenosis of allogeneic vein. Conclusion:It was safe and feasible for allogenic vein to be used to reconstruct the portal venous system in resection of borderline resectable pancreatic cancer. Long-term stenosis of the allogenic vein was related to a length of vascular resection of more than 3 cm and recurrence of tumor.

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