1.Construction of A Survival Prediction Model for Immunotherapy in Locally Advanced or Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Based on PD-L1 Expression Combined with Nutritional Status Score
Jinhua LI ; Ping QI ; Jili MA ; Yaxia LYU ; Caihong FU ; Longxia ZHANG ; Hui QIAO
Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2026;53(6):457-466
Objective To analyze the factors affecting the prognosis of patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) undergoing immunotherapy and construct an individualized prognostic nomogram prediction model. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 385 patients with driver gene-negative, locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC who received first-line immune checkpoint inhibitors. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses were used to identify prognostic risk factors, and a prognostic nomogram model was established. The predictive performance of the model was evaluated using the concordance index (C-index), time-dependent receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves and area under the curve (AUC), and calibration curves. The cutoff value of the nomogram was calculated to stratify patients by risk. Survival curves were calculated by Kaplan-Meier analysis. Results Age (HR=1.775, 95%CI: 1.265-2.490), degree of differentiation (HR=0.365, 95%CI: 0.257-0.519), low PD-L1 expression (HR=0.661, 95%CI: 0.455-0.960), high PD-L1 expression (HR=0.423, 95%CI: 0.297-0.603), SCC-Ag (HR=1.549, 95%CI: 1.109-2.163), and CONUT score (HR=2.527, 95%CI: 1.797-3.554) were independent risk factors affecting overall survival (OS) of patients with NSCLC undergoing immunotherapy. The nomogram prediction model constructed on the basis of these factors had a C-index of 0.767. Time-dependent ROC curves for survival showed that the AUCs for 1-, 2-, and 3-year OS were 0.830, 0.853, and 0.886, respectively. Calibration curves indicated that the nomogram-predicted survival rates were in good agreement with the actual outcomes. The cutoff value for the study’s nomogram prediction model was 136.60 points, and survival curves showed statistically significant differences between different risk groups (P<0.05). Conclusion The nomogram model established in this study can effectively predict the prognosis of patients with driver gene-negative locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC treated with first-line immunosuppressive therapy. It provides a new tool for assessing prognosis and aids clinicians in formulating individualized treatment plans.
2.Therapeutic advances for epidermal growth factor receptor non-classical mutations in non-small cell lung cancer after targeted therapy resistance
Ma JILI ; Wang JIAYI ; Qiao HUI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2025;52(16):854-859
The epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR)is a key oncogenic driver in non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC),and its mutations have significant clinical implications.While classical mutations,such as exon 19 deletions and exon 21 L858R substitutions,are well estab-lished,increasing attention has shifted toward less common,non-classical EGFR mutation subtypes.The widespread adoption of high-throughput sequencing technologies such as next-generation sequencing(NGS)has substantially improved the detection rate of non-classic-al EGFR mutations.Thus,their molecular characteristics and therapeutic responses have been increasingly elucidated.However,due to their significant heterogeneity,substantial variability exists in the sensitivity of different non-classical mutations to EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors(EGFR-TKIs).Furthermore,the scarcity of clinical samples limits the availability of robust evidence.Additionally,prolonged clinical use of EGFR-TKIs can also lead to acquired resistance,further complicating treatment strategies.Despite these challenges,ongoing research continues to explore targeted therapies for patients with non-classical EGFR mutations.This review summarizes recent studies on non-classical EGFR mutations in NSCLC,examines current therapeutic approaches,and outlines clinical recommendations for managing patients after EGFR-TKI treatment failure.By integrating existing evidence and clinical experience,this review aims to optimize individualized treatment strategies for these patients,with the ultimate goal of improving their prognosis and quality of life.
3.Treatment of trigeminal neuralgia with botulinum toxin type A and cobrotoxin: a case report
Yingying XU ; Shuyang MA ; Ying LI ; Jili BAO ; Zhou XU ; Chengwei GUO ; Jing LIU ; Weifeng LUO
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2025;58(4):426-429
Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by intense pain in the sensory distribution area of the trigeminal nerve. It can be triggered by non-noxious stimuli such as brushing teeth and washing face. At present, the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia mainly includes oral drugs and surgical treatments. A 92-year-old patient with trigeminal neuralgia was reported. The pain could not be alleviated because the patient was unable to tolerate the side effects of drugs and surgical treatment. Taking into account the onset time and the duration of the curative effect, botulinum toxin type A was combined with cobrotoxin for the treatment of the patient. As a result, the pain symptoms were rapidly alleviated and remained in a relieved state for 8 months. The clinical characteristics of this patient were summarized in this article, and the possible synergistic mechanisms of action of the 2 drugs were discussed. The ultimate objective is to furnish a broader spectrum of alternatives and references for clinical practice.
4.Therapeutic advances for epidermal growth factor receptor non-classical mutations in non-small cell lung cancer after targeted therapy resistance
Ma JILI ; Wang JIAYI ; Qiao HUI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2025;52(16):854-859
The epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR)is a key oncogenic driver in non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC),and its mutations have significant clinical implications.While classical mutations,such as exon 19 deletions and exon 21 L858R substitutions,are well estab-lished,increasing attention has shifted toward less common,non-classical EGFR mutation subtypes.The widespread adoption of high-throughput sequencing technologies such as next-generation sequencing(NGS)has substantially improved the detection rate of non-classic-al EGFR mutations.Thus,their molecular characteristics and therapeutic responses have been increasingly elucidated.However,due to their significant heterogeneity,substantial variability exists in the sensitivity of different non-classical mutations to EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors(EGFR-TKIs).Furthermore,the scarcity of clinical samples limits the availability of robust evidence.Additionally,prolonged clinical use of EGFR-TKIs can also lead to acquired resistance,further complicating treatment strategies.Despite these challenges,ongoing research continues to explore targeted therapies for patients with non-classical EGFR mutations.This review summarizes recent studies on non-classical EGFR mutations in NSCLC,examines current therapeutic approaches,and outlines clinical recommendations for managing patients after EGFR-TKI treatment failure.By integrating existing evidence and clinical experience,this review aims to optimize individualized treatment strategies for these patients,with the ultimate goal of improving their prognosis and quality of life.
5.Treatment of trigeminal neuralgia with botulinum toxin type A and cobrotoxin: a case report
Yingying XU ; Shuyang MA ; Ying LI ; Jili BAO ; Zhou XU ; Chengwei GUO ; Jing LIU ; Weifeng LUO
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2025;58(4):426-429
Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by intense pain in the sensory distribution area of the trigeminal nerve. It can be triggered by non-noxious stimuli such as brushing teeth and washing face. At present, the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia mainly includes oral drugs and surgical treatments. A 92-year-old patient with trigeminal neuralgia was reported. The pain could not be alleviated because the patient was unable to tolerate the side effects of drugs and surgical treatment. Taking into account the onset time and the duration of the curative effect, botulinum toxin type A was combined with cobrotoxin for the treatment of the patient. As a result, the pain symptoms were rapidly alleviated and remained in a relieved state for 8 months. The clinical characteristics of this patient were summarized in this article, and the possible synergistic mechanisms of action of the 2 drugs were discussed. The ultimate objective is to furnish a broader spectrum of alternatives and references for clinical practice.
6.Effects of lactoprotein iron chelates on iron deficiency anaemia in rats
CHEN Jili ; LI Minghui ; WANG Mengying ; XU Caiju ; ZHANG Shixin ; YAN Jun ; PAN Wenfei ; GAO He ; LI Jie ; WANG Hanbin ; MA Yongqing ; YANG Min
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(10):861-865
Objective:
To investigate the effects of lactoprotein iron chelates on rats with iron deficiency anaemia (IDA), so as to provide insights into developing and utilizing novel iron supplements.
Methods:
Seventy weaning female SPF-graded rats of the SD strain were randomly divided into the control group (A), model group (B), ferrous sulfate group (C), lactoferrin group (D), lactoferrin iron chelate group (E), Casein oligopeptide iron chelate group (F) and whey protein oligopeptide iron chelate group (G), with 10 rats in each group. The rats in group A were fed with normal diet, and the others were fed with poor iron diet for IDA modeling. The corresponding interventions were given by intragastric administration once a day. The iron ion concentrations of group C, E, F and G were 2.0 mg/kg, and the protein and oligopeptide concentrations of group D, E, F and G were 2 000 mg/kg. Body weight and hemoglobin of rats were measured weekly during 21-day intervention. At the end, peripheral blood samples were collected, and blood routine, iron metabolism and liver function indicators were determined.
Results:
After the intervention, among blood routine indicators, the rats in group C, E, F and G showed elevated hemoglobin, red blood cell, mean corpuscular volume and hematocrit, and decreased free protoporphyrin and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration when compared with the rats in group B (all P<0.05); among iron metabolism indicators, the rats in group C, E and G showed elevated serum ferritin, the rats in group C, E, F and G showed elevated serum iron, the rats in group C, D, E, F and G showed decreased unsaturated iron binding capacity and total iron binding capacity when compared with the rats in group B (all P<0.05); among liver function indicators, the rats in group E and G showed decreased alanine transaminase when compared with the rats in group B (both P<0.05).
Conclusions
Lactoprotein alone could not completely improve IDA in rats compared with traditional iron supplement (ferrous sulfate). Lactoprotein iron chelate, especially whey protein oligopeptide iron chelate, could significantly improve IDA, iron reserve and liver function damage in rats.
7.Effect of Contralaterally Controlled Functional Electrical Stimulation of Upper Limb Motor Function in Patients with Hemiplegia
Journal of China Medical University 2017;46(9):821-824,829
Objective To investigate the effect of contralateral controlled functional electrical stimulation (CCFES) on the upper limb motor function in patients with acute and subacute hemiplegia.Methods Forty-eight patients with cerebral apoplexy were randomly divided into control,neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) experiment,and CCFES experiment groups,with 24 patients in each group.The two groups received routine drug treatment and rehabilitation training.For 4 weeks (6 days/week),all the patients were assessed before and after treatment by using the Fugl-Meyer locomotor rating scale (FMA),Wolf motor function test (WMFT),wrist extension active joint activity evaluation (WEAROM),and modified Barthel index (MBI).Results were statistically analyzed,and curative effects were compared.Results Before treatment,no significant differences in FMA,WMFT,WEAROM,and MBI scores were found between the two groups.At the fourth week after the intervention,the FMA,WMFT,WEAROM,and MBI scores were all significantly increased (P < 0.05).The FMA,WMFT,and WEAROM scores were all higher in the treatment group than in the control group,and the differences between the two groups were significant (P < 0.05).Conclusion CCFES can effectively improve the upper limb motor function in patients with acute and subacute stroke.
8.Salvage treatment for non-invasive ventilation intolerance in cardiac surgical patients with dexmedetomidine: a pilot feasibility trial
Guoguang MA ; Jili ZHENG ; Yan XUE ; Guangwei HAO ; Xiaomei YANG ; Lan LIU ; Hua LIU ; Ying ZHANG ; Yamin ZHUANG ; Guowei TU ; Zhe LUO
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2017;26(4):420-425
Objective To investigate the efficacy of dexmedetomidine on sedation in post-cardiac surgery patients with NIV intolerance.The changes of respiratory function and hemodynamics of the patients as well as non-invasive ventilation (NIV) failure rate were also under evaluation.Methods Thirty-five post-cardiac surgery patients with NIV intolerance and hypoxemia were enrolled in this prospective study.All patients were sedated with dexmedetomidine.NIV was standardized according to the uniform protocol.The main outcome was NIV success (avoiding endotracheal intubation) or NIV failure (requiring endotracheal intubation or die).The cardiorespiratory parameters (BP,HtR and RR) and artery blood gas analysis were prospectively recorded before and after sedation.The respiratory function and hemodynamics changes in both groups (NIV success group and NIV failure group) were then evaluated.Factors independently associated with NIV failure were identified using a logistic regression model.Results Twenty out of 35 patients (57.14%) survived while 15 (42.86%) patients failed NIV.After 1 h and 4 h of NIV with dexmedetomidine sedation,respiratory rate in both groups were decreased compared with baseline,especially in NIV success group.The PaO2/FiO2 was also improved after 1h and 4h of NIV treatment compared with baseline.The improvement was more significantly in NIV success group.The heart rate was decreased compared with baseline with no differences between two groups.There were no significant changes on PaCO2 and mean arterial pressure (MAP) during the treatment.The respiratory and hemodynamics variables identified as predictors of NIV failure were included in a multivariate logistic regression.RR > 23 time/min (OR =3.2,95% CI:2.043 ~ 4.301,P < 0.01) 1 h after NIV,RR > 20 time/min (OR =2.1,95% CI:1.659~3.231,P=0.025) 4 h after NIV,PaO2/FiO2 <178 mmHg (OR=2.4,95%CI:1.892 ~ 3.287,P <0.01) 1 h after NIV and PaO2/FiO2 < 185 mmHg (OR =1.7,95% CI:1.243 ~ 2.365,P =0.041) 4 h after NIV independendy predicted NIV failure.Conclusions Dexmedetomidine might be considered as an effective and safe sedative for post-cardiac surgery patients with NIV intolerance.Early identification of predictors of NIV failure may facilitate early intervention.
9.Investigation and analysis on rational clinical application of human serum album in 172 cases
Dan WANG ; Hui CHEN ; Lihong LIU ; Jili SUN ; Haiying HE ; Ling WANG ; Ping MA
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice 2014;(3):231-234
Objective To evaluate the clinical application of human serum albumin for inpatients and provide evidence to its rational administration in our hospital .Methods 172 cases were randomly selected from the inpatients that treated with human serum albumin during the period from January to December 2010 by Mei-Kang clinical pharmacy workstation .To get the relating clinical ap-plication information from the choosing cases which were retrospectively analyzed .A comprehensive analysis was performed on age , sex, clinical departments, diagnosis, course of treatment, reasons of use, albumin concentration before using drugs etc.Results Most dosages of human serum albumin were used in the liver and gall surgery (26.1%), mainly for critical patients and cancer , Common individual consumption quantity ranged from 10 to 20 g.Most of patients adopted this drug for hypoproteinemia (38.9%), and most of them had a baseline serum albumin level at 10~30 g/L before using human serum albumin .Conclusion The application of human albumin in our hospital was far from perfect .The principle of effective , safe, economical and rational use of drugs should be adhere to reach the best efficacy application of human albumin .
10.High glucose increases podocyte autophagy through PI3K-AKT-mTOR signaling pathway
Jili ZHU ; Tean MA ; Xinghua CHEN ; Qian YANG ; Guohua DING
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2013;29(7):515-519
Objective To evaluate the effects of high glucose on autophagy and apoptosis of podocyte and explore the signaling pathway in high glucose-induce podocyte autophagy.Methods Differentiated mouse podocytes were exposed to high glucose(30 mmol/L) or rapamycin (autophagy enhancer,1 μg/L) or LY294002 (a selective PI3K inhibitor,50 mmol/L) for 24 h.The formations of autophagy were observed by electron microscopy and acridine orange staining.Apoptosis was evaluated by flow cytometry.The expression of autophagy protein LC3-Ⅱ/Ⅰ and Beclin-1 as well as the phosphorylation of AKT and mTOR were examined by Western blotting analysis.Results High glucose induced podocytes apoptosis,increased autophagy and the expression of autophagy-associated proteins (all P < 0.05).Rapamycin further increased the expression of LC3-Ⅱ and Beclin-1 protein (all P < 0.05),but LY294002 inhibited partialiy the protein expression of LC3-Ⅱ and Beclin-1 induced by high glucose (both P < 0.05).Treatment with rapamycin increased the phosphorylation of AKT,but reduced that of mTOR in podocytes.Moreover,LY294002 inhibited phosphorylation of both AKT and mTOR (both P < 0.05).Conclusions High glucose promotes podocyte autophagy and apoptosis.High glucose-induced autophagy is mediated partly through PI3K-AKT-mTOR signaling pathway.


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