1.The protective effects and mechanisms of melatonin on white matter damage in neonatal rats
Yan LIU ; Junjie GAO ; Mengya SUN ; Ting LI ; Miao QIN
Chinese Journal of Neonatology 2023;38(6):359-364
Objective:To study the protective effects and mechanisms of melatonin (MTn) on lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and hypoxic-ischemic(HI) induced white matter damage (WMD) in neonatal rats.Methods:Seventy-two 3-day-old newborn Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly assigned into sham operation group (the sham group), model group (the HI group) and MTn intervention group (the HI+MTn group) ( n=24 for each group). For the sham group, only dissection of the right common carotid artery was performed without ligation. Animal models of WMD were established using LPS pretreatment and HI method in both the HI group and HI+MTn group. The HI+MTn group received MTn intraperitoneal injection (15 mg/kg, 1 h before LPS injection and then once daily). The HI group and the sham group received equal volume of normal saline containing 1% ethanol intraperitoneal injection. The rats were sacrificed on d7 of experiment and periventricular white matter (PVWM) was collected for hematoxylin-eosin (HE) and TUNEL staining to determine WMD and apoptosis. The distribution and morphology of microglial cells in the PVWM were studied using IBA1 immunofluorescence staining. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) kit was used to detect ROS. The expression of nucleotide-binding domain-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasomes, interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-18 and mitochondrial autophagy markers (pink1 and parkin) were determined using real-time quantitative PCR. Results:Compared with the sham group, the HI group showed WMD, cell degeneration and necrosis,increased cell apoptosis and increased expressions of NLRP3 inflammasomes and downstream inflammatory factors (IL-1β and IL-18) in PVWM. Compared with the HI group,the HI+MTn group showed reduced WMD, cell apoptosis, microglia infiltration and inflammatory factors expression. MTn increased pink1 and parkin expression and reduced ROS production in PVWM.Conclusions:MTn reduces ROS production by enhancing mitochondrial autophagy and inhibits NLRP3 inflammasomes hyperactivation to alleviate endotoxin- and HI-induced WMD in neonatal rats.
2.Preoperative breast MRI combined with axillary ultrasound for the prediction of lymphovascular invasion in invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast
Junjie ZHANG ; Yanfen CUI ; Xiaotang YANG ; Yan MIAO ; Ting ZHANG ; Zhao YANG
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2023;57(1):60-66
Objective:To investigate the value of preoperative breast MRI combined with axillary ultrasound in predicting lymphovascular invasion (LVI) of breast invasive ductal carcinoma.Methods:The clinical, pathological and imaging features of 160 female patients [age 25-74(49±10)years] with breast invasive ductal carcinoma from March 2014 to December 2017 in Shanxi Cancer Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. According to the LVI status determined by postoperative pathology, 160 patients were divided into LVI positive group (56 cases) and LVI negative group (104 cases). The clinical characteristics, pathological characteristics and imaging features of LVI positive group and LVI negative group were compared by the independent t test, Mann-Whitney U test or χ 2 test. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify independent predictors for predicting LVI and construct a predictive model. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and area under the curve (AUC) was used to evaluate the discrimination of the prediction model, and the Hosmer-Lemeshow test was used to evaluate its calibration. Results:There was no significant difference in age, menopausal status, estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, human epidermal growth factor 2, Ki67 index and molecular subtype between LVI positive group and negative group ( P>0.05). Tumor size, peritumoral edema, adjacent vessel sign, multifocality or multicentricity, peritumoral maximum-apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC), peritumour-tumour ADC ratio, MRI axillary lymph node status and ultrasound axillary lymph node status between LVI positive group and LVI negative group showed significantly statistical difference ( P<0.05). Variables with significant difference in the univariate analysis were entered into multivariate logistic regression analysis to explore predictors for LVI. Peritumoral edema (OR=3.367, 95%CI 1.382-8.201, P=0.008), multifocality or multicentricity (OR=4.026, 95%CI 1.268-12.776, P=0.018), high peritumoral-tumor ADC ratio (OR=7.321, 95%CI 2.226-24.079, P=0.001) and positive ultrasound axillary lymph node (OR=6.779, 95%CI 2.819-16.303, P<0.001) were independent predictors for predicting LVI. A logistic regression model was constructed using the above four indicators, and ROC showed AUC of this model for predicting LVI was 0.882, superior to any of the single indicator ( P<0.05); its sensitivity was 80.36% and specificity was 84.62%. Hosmer-lemeshow test showed that the prediction model had good calibration ( P=0.503). Conclusion:The combined prediction model constructed by preoperative breast MRI and axillary ultrasound could help to predict the LVI status of breast invasive ductal carcinoma.
3.Relationship between polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons internal exposure and lung function change among healthy college students
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(9):1409-1413
Objective:
To investigate the relationship between urinary monohydroxylated metabolites of hydroxyl polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (OH-PAHs) and lung function, as well as the role of oxidative stress in these associations, so as to provide a scientific basis for air pollution control and policy formulation.
Methods:
A panel study was carried out among 45 young healthy adults. Four follow up surveys and health examinations were conducted from November 2017 to October 2018 to measure lung function parameters [forced vital capacity (FVC), second forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), peak expiratory flow (PEF), FEV1/FVC, and forced expiratory flow between 25% and 75% vital capacity (FEF 25%~75% )], markers of exposure to 7OHPAHs [∑ 7OH PAHs], and markers of oxidative stress[8 hydroxy 2 deoxyguanosine (8 OHdG) and 8 isoprostaglandin F 2α (8 iso PGF 2α )]. The relationship between urinary PAH metabolites and lung function was quantified by linear mixed effects models. Mediation analysis was performed to assess the role of oxidative stress in the relationship between OH PAHs and lung function.
Results:
The median values of FVC, FEV1, FEVI/FVC, PEF, and FEF 25%-75% were 4.37 L, 3.58 L, 83.00%, 4.38 L/s, and 3.32 L/s, respectively. The results showed that each 1 unit increase in log transformed value of 2 Hydroxyfluorene (2 OHFlu) was associated with a 5.05% decrease ( β %=-5.05%,95% CI =-8.85%--1.09%) in FVC, 4.15% decrease ( β %=-4.15%,95% CI =-7.94%- -0.22% ) in FEV1 and 5.87% decrease ( β %=-5.87%,95% CI =-11.35%--0.05%) in FEF 25%-75% , respectively. Each 1 unit increase in log transformed values of 2 OHFlu and 9 Phenanthrol (9 OHPhe) was associated with a 7.03% decrease ( β %=-7.03%,95% CI =-12.60%--1.11%) and a 7.08% decrease ( β%=-7.08%,95% CI =-13.50%--0.17%) in PEF, respectively. Additionally, urinary ∑ 7OH PAHs had a positive correlation with the levels of urinary 8 OHdG and 8 iso PGF 2α ( r =0.64, 0.69, P <0.01). Meanwhile, the levels of 8 OHdG mediated 17.06% and 15.71% of the association between 2 OHFlu with FVC and FEV1.
Conclusion
The finding reveales a negative relationship between urinary OH PAHs and lung function among young healthy adults. The 8 OHdG plays a mediated role in the correlation of 2 OHFlu with FVC and FEV1. Active relevant policies are needed to control air pollution and maintain the healthy living conditions of young people.
4.Preparation of Oligomeric Hyaluronic Acid Modified Ellagic Acid-Loaded Liposomes and Study on in vitro Transdermal Effect and Whitening Activity
Xiaojing YANG ; Chiqing CHEN ; Kaiyuan MIAO ; Junjie HU ; Guohua ZHENG ; Xinyan CHEN ; Zhaohua SHI
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;25(12):3856-3865
Objective To construct oligomeric hyaluronic acid(5 KDa)-modified ellagic acid-loaded liposomes(EA-HA-L)to improve the aqueous solubility,in vitro transdermal effect and whitening activity of ellagic acid.Methods Oligomeric hyaluronic acid-modified cholesterol(HA-Chol)was prepared by esterification reaction and structurally characterized by FTIR and 1H NMR;Oligomeric hyaluronic acid-modified ellagic acid-loaded liposomes were prepared by film dispersion-ultrasound method,and the prescribing process was optimized by Box-Behnken design-response surface method,and the particle sizes,the polydispersity index(PDI),zeta potential and encapsulation rate of liposomes under the optimal prescribing process were determined;the difference in solubility between EA-HA-L and free EA was evaluated;in vitro transdermal effect of liposomes were investigated using rat abdominal skin;inhibitory effect on tyrosinase and intracellular tyrosinase in mouse melanoma cells(B16-F10)was surveyed via dopa oxidation method.Results HA-Chol was synthesized and characterized;the optimized prescription process was mass ratio of 10:1 for soy phospholipids to HA-Chol,lipid-drug ratio of 40:1,hydration temperature of 30℃,hydration time of 60 min,ultrasound intensity of 35%,ultrasound time of 21 min,and the particle size of EA-HA-L produced under the optimized prescription process was(140.30±1.30)nm,PDI was(0.29±0.01),the encapsulation rate of ellagic acid was 91.16%±3.06%,and the zeta potential was(-5.67±0.09)mV;after EA was encapsulated by liposomes,the solubility of EA in water increased by about 40-fold;the cumulative transdermal amount of EA-HA-L was 46.98±2.17 μg·cm-2 in 24 h,and the intradermal retention was 66.15±0.61 μg·cm-2,which was 1.72 times higher than that of free EA(P<0.0001)and 1.23 times higher than plain liposome(EA-L)(P<0.01);and the tyrosinase inhibitory activity of EA-HA-L was higher than that of both free EA and EA-L in the EA concentration range of 50-400 μg·mL-1.Conclusion Oligomeric hyaluronic acid-modified ellagic acid-loaded liposomes with small particle size and high encapsulation rate were successfully prepared.EA-HA-L significantly improved the water solubility of EA and possessed better transdermal effect and stronger whitening activity than free EA and EA-L.
5.Identification and clinical transfusion of B (A) subgroup
Jun MIAO ; Minglu GENG ; Janbin LI ; Xiaoli MA ; Hecai YANG ; Liping WANG ; Dan LIU ; Ke ZHANG ; Chuan ZHOU ; Junjie CHENG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2023;36(11):1012-1014
【Objective】 To carry out serological and molecular biological identification of B (A) subtype, and discuss the rational blood transfusion strategy. 【Methods】 Serological and direct sequencing methods were used to detect serotype and genotype of 7 cases of B (A) subtype, and cross matching was performed by saline medium and anti human globulin card to analyze the red blood cells(RBCs) transfusion strategy. 【Results】 The serology results of blood type of 7 samples were similar, with B(A)04/O01 in 3 cases, B(A)04/O02 in 2 cases and B(A)02/O01 in 2 cases. 7 cases of B (A) subtypes were matched with randomly selected blood donors of type O and B on the major side. 【Conclusion】 B(A) subtypes should be identified by genotyping techniques. Washed RBCs of type B and O can be used for B(A) blood type transfusion.
6.Interpretation of the Association Standard of Practice Specification for Manipulation of Drugs
NI Yinghua ; YE Junjie ; ZHAO Huawei ; MIAO Jing
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2023;40(22):3057-3059
ABSTRACT
The Association Standard of Practice Specification for Manipulation of Drugs was released by Zhejiang Council for Health Services Promotion in 2023. This standard contains the basic conditions, operating procedures, quality control, storage and validity management, in particular, it provides a detailed and operable process in various dose division modes, which provides a working basis for its work. In this paper, the development background of the group standard and the main technical content of the group standard are interpreted in detail, aiming to provide guidance and reference for the publicity and implementation of the standard.
7.Dosimetric comparison of three techniques in radiotherapy for breast cancer after modified mastectomy
Junjie MIAO ; Yingjie XU ; Yirui ZHAI ; Kuo MEN ; Shulian WANG ; Jianrong DAI
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2021;30(9):924-929
Objective:To analyze and compare the dosimetric differences based on volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT), fixed field intensity-modulated radiotherapy (F_IMRT), and electron irradiation combined with VMAT (E&VMAT) in radiotherapy for breast cancer after modified mastectomy, aiming to provide reference for clinical selection of treatment plan.Methods:Ten patients with the left breast cancer who received radiotherapy after modified mastectomy were randomly selected. The target areas included chest wall and supraclavicular region, and the prescribed dose was 43.5 Gy in 15 fractions (2.9 Gy/F). Based on the Pinnacle 3 planning system, the VMAT, F_IMRT and E&VMAT plans (electron beam for chest wall, VMAT for supraclavicular area) were designed for each patient. The conformity and homogeneity of the target areas, the dose of organs at risk and treatment time were compared. Results:The VMAT plan could improve the dose distribution of the target areas. The conformity index and homogeneity index of the target dose were significantly better than those of the F_IMRT and E&VMAT plans (all P<0.05). The average dose, V 30Gy, V 20Gy, V 10Gy of the left lung in the VMAT plan were significantly better than those in the F_IMRT and E&VMAT plans (all P<0.05). The V 5Gy of the left lung in the VMAT plan was significantly better than that in the F_IMRT plan ( P<0.05). There was no statistical difference in the V 5Gy of the left lung between the VMAT and E&VMAT plans ( P>0.05). The heart, right breast and right lung of the VMAT plan could meet the clinical dose limit requirements. The treatment time of the VMAT, F_IMRT and E&VMAT plans was (326±27) s, (1 082±169) s, and (562±48) s, respectively. Conclusions:Compared with the F_IMRT and E&VMAT plans, the VMAT plan has better quality and shorter treatment time. VMAT plan has higher value in clinical application compared with the F_IMRT and E&VMAT plans.
8.Design and implementation of data archiving system for radiotherapy treatment plans
Peng HUANG ; Guishan FU ; Junjie MIAO ; Zhihui HU ; Jianrong DAI
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2020;40(6):461-465
Objective:To design and implement a plan data archiving system (PDAS) for radiotherapy treatment, in order to improve the efficiency of plan archiving and avoid plan data loss.Methods:The original plan file in the treatment planning system (TPS) was read and parsed, and the record and verification (R&V) system database was accessed to obtain the patient′s treatment record. PDAS processed all parameters involved in the plan archiving and saved the structured data into a local database. PDAS included two major modules, the plan archiving module and the plan loss detection module. The former could be divided into four parts, data sorting, data compression, archiving check and plan recovery. For different modules, we designed corresponding logic rules and wrote programs to realize the system. Compared with the plan data of manual archiving, the clinical application effect of PDAS was evaluated.Results:Each module of PDAS was developed and implemented. During 31 months of clinical application, the system was stable, and 17 614 plans were archived. Compared with manual archiving, PDAS improved the archiving efficiency significantly and reduced the plan loss rate from 0.004 or so to 0.Conclusions:PDAS can improve the efficiency of plan archiving and ensure the security and integrity of plan data.
9.Small field output factor measurement and correction method based on IAEA report No.483
Minghui LI ; Pan MA ; Yuan TIAN ; Junjie MIAO ; Kuo MEN ; Ke ZHANG ; Chuanmeng NIU ; Jianrong DAI
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2019;28(6):452-456
Objective The IAEA report No.483 describes the latest method of small field dosimetry.The field output factor measurement and correction methods are used to improve the accuracy and consistency of the measurement results for different type detectors.Methods The field output factors from 0.6 cm×0.6 cm to 10 cm× 10 cm were measured using IBA's CC13 ionization chamber,CC01 ionization chamber,PFD semiconductor detector,EFD semiconductor detector and Razor semiconductor detector,respectively.The field output correction factors were used to correct the measurement result.Results Compared with the corrected data,the results of ionization chamber are mainly affected by the volume averaging and the fluence perturbation effect,lead to the measurement result which is 4.70% lower at 0.6 cm × 0.6 cm;The results of Shielded semiconductors are mainly affected by fluence perturbation effect,lead to the measurement result which is 4.80% higher at 0.6 cm × 0.6 cm.The results of unshielded semiconductors are mainly affected by energy response and fluence perturbation effect,resulting in lower measurement results at the field size>0.8 cm×0.8 cm,2.10% lower at field size of 1.5 cm× 1.5 cm,higher measurement results at field size<0.8 cm×0.8 cm and 1.1% higher at field size of 0.6 cm×0.6 cm.Before the correction,the measurement results from different types of detectors are quite different,average standard deviation is 0.016 6.After the correction,the difference among the detectors is significantly reduced,average standard deviation is 0.006 6.Conclusions For detectors such as ionization chambers and semiconductors,the field output correction factors can be used to correct the output factors of the small field to improve the accuracy and consistency of the measurement results.
10. Isocenter bilateral tangential fields combined with intensity-modulated radiotherapy for synchronous bilateral whole breast irradiation
Mingwei MA ; Shulian WANG ; Junjie MIAO ; Yu TANG ; Bo ZHAO ; Shirui QIN ; Jianghu ZHANG ; Shunan QI ; Siye CHEN ; Yuchao MA ; Xin LIU ; Yexiong LI
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2019;28(9):677-681
Objective:
To investigate the dose characteristics and outcomes of a single isocenter bilateral tangential fields (IBTF) combined with intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) in bilateral breast radiotherapy (BBR).
Methods:
Fourteen female patients with synchronous bilateral breast cancer (SBBC) after breast-conserving surgery (BCS) were enrolled in this study. All patients received BBR using IBTF combined with IMRT at a conventional (50 Gy/25f) or hypofractionated (43.5 Gy/15f) dose. For patients with invasive cancer, the additional tumor bed boost was given with sequential electron radiation or simultaneously photon IMRT. The coverage, uniformity and short-term clinical efficacy were evaluated.
Results:
The number of the irradiation field was 8-11, including 4-7 intensity-modulated fields. The bilateral breast PTV dose coverage reached 95% in all plans. For the tumor bed, the mean dose coverage was (95.54±1.33)%(left) and (94.19±1.03)%(right) using photon, and (90.25±8.79)%(left) and (85.28±8.35)%(right) using electron. The average V20 of bilateral lungs was (16.69±3.90)%. The cardiac Dmean was 5.48 Gy. Three patients presented with grade Ⅱ acute skin toxicities. No ≥ grade Ⅱ pneumonitis was observed. No recurrence occurred with the median follow-up time of 30.1 months. Eleven patients showed excellent cosmetic results.
Conclusion
BBR using IBTF combined with IMRT is efficacious and safe for patients with SBBC after BCS.


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