1.mRNA vaccine molecular design,delivery,and molecular mechanisms of immune activation
Hui-min CHEN ; Fei-fei LIU ; Ke SHANG ; Chun-jie ZHANG ; Song-biao CHEN
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2025;41(2):186-192
Vaccine immunization is the most effective and cost-efficient method for infectious disease prevention and control.Since the outbreak of novel coronavirus pneumonia(caused by the novel coronavirus,COVID-19)at the end of 2019,third generation mRNA nucleic acid vaccines has been applied to stop viral spread.mRNA vaccines,rather than relying on the immune activation mode of traditional vaccines,are an innovative breakthrough using the body's own cells to produce antigens,thereby activating double specific immunity,forming immune memory,and providing more lasting specific immunity.Com-pared with the traditional first-generation(inactivated)and second-generation(genetically engineered)vaccines,mRNA vac-cines,because of the advantages provided by this platform,play important roles in the prevention and control of major sudden infectious diseases.Consequently,mRNA vaccines were the world's first COVID-19 vaccines to be applied clinically,thus ser-ving as a barometer in the field of vaccine research and development.Herein,the molecular design and presentation of mRNA vaccines,and the molecular mechanisms of their activation of the immune response are reviewed,to provide a theoretical basis for future application of novel mRNA vaccines in the prevention and control of animal infectious diseases.
2.mRNA vaccine molecular design,delivery,and molecular mechanisms of immune activation
Hui-min CHEN ; Fei-fei LIU ; Ke SHANG ; Chun-jie ZHANG ; Song-biao CHEN
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2025;41(2):186-192
Vaccine immunization is the most effective and cost-efficient method for infectious disease prevention and control.Since the outbreak of novel coronavirus pneumonia(caused by the novel coronavirus,COVID-19)at the end of 2019,third generation mRNA nucleic acid vaccines has been applied to stop viral spread.mRNA vaccines,rather than relying on the immune activation mode of traditional vaccines,are an innovative breakthrough using the body's own cells to produce antigens,thereby activating double specific immunity,forming immune memory,and providing more lasting specific immunity.Com-pared with the traditional first-generation(inactivated)and second-generation(genetically engineered)vaccines,mRNA vac-cines,because of the advantages provided by this platform,play important roles in the prevention and control of major sudden infectious diseases.Consequently,mRNA vaccines were the world's first COVID-19 vaccines to be applied clinically,thus ser-ving as a barometer in the field of vaccine research and development.Herein,the molecular design and presentation of mRNA vaccines,and the molecular mechanisms of their activation of the immune response are reviewed,to provide a theoretical basis for future application of novel mRNA vaccines in the prevention and control of animal infectious diseases.
3.Predictive value of serum NINJ1,CysC and D-D for unfavorable outcomes in patients with acute myo-cardial infarction
Ke CHEN ; Jing-ying WANG ; Min XU ; Hong-yan YANG
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2025;34(4):521-526
Objective:To investigate the predictive value of serum levels of Ninjurin 1(NINJ1),cystatin C(CysC),and D-dimer(D-D)for unfavorable outcomes in patients with acute myocardial infarction(AMI).Methods:A total of 118 AMI patients hospitalized in the Chinese PLA Joint Logistic Support Force 901st Hospital between Feb-ruary 2020 and March 2023 were enrolled.According to prognosis within 6 months after treatment,patients were divided into favorable outcome group and unfavorable outcome group.Serum levels of CysC,D-D and NINJ1 were measured upon admission.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify the factors influencing unfavorable outcome in AMI patients.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were used to analyze the pre-dictive value of serum NINJ1,CysC and D-D for the prognosis of AMI patients.A nomogram model for predicting unfavorable outcome in AMI patients was constructed and verified.Results:Compared to patients with favorable outcomes,those with unfavorable outcomes had significantly higher proportions of hypertension,diabetes,number of diseased coronary arteries ≥2,and serum levels of NINJ1,CysC and D-D,as well as a significantly lower pro-portion of Killip class Ⅰ-Ⅱ(P<0.01 all).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that number of diseased coronary arteries ≥2(OR=3.817,95%CI 1.140~12.779,P=0.030),Killip class Ⅲ-Ⅳ(OR=5.639,95%CI 1.706~18.637,P=0.005),hypertension(OR=4.188,95%CI 1.392~12.600,P=0.011),diabetes(OR=3.480,95%CI 1.148~10.552,P=0.028),and serum levels of NINJ1(OR=1.055,95%CI 1.009~1.103,P=0.018),CysC(OR=75.232,95%CI 5.537~545.908,P=0.003),and D-D(OR=56.163,95%CI 1.610~958.586,P=0.026)were significantly associated with unfavorable outcomes at 6 months in AMI patients.ROC a-nalysis showed that the AUC of serum NINJ1,CysC and D-D combined predicting unfavorable outcomes was 0.801(95%CI 0.718~0.869),which was significantly higher than those of serum NINJ1(0.675,95%CI 0.582~0.758)and D-D(0.676,95%CI 0.583~0.759)alone(Z=2.344,P=0.019;Z=2.173,P=0.030,),but the difference was not significant comparing to CysC alone(Z=1.856,P=0.064).The C-index of the nomogram model predic-ting unfavorable outcomes was 0.973(95%CI 0.967~0.986),and the predicted values of calibration curve were consistent with the actual values,indicating good prediction accuracy.Conclusion:Elevated serum levels of NINJ1,CysC and D-D in AMI patients were significantly associated with unfavorable outcomes.Combined detection of these indicators may accurately predict unfavorable outcomes compared to single detection,and the constructed no-mogram model exhibits good prediction efficacy.
4.I-125 seed implantation improves the prognosis of pancreatic cancer patients treated with anti-PD-1 combined chemotherapy
Ke MIN ; Jia-ping JIANG ; Wei-min WANG ; Yun-fan WANG ; Yue-hua TANG ; Hong CHEN ; Qiang YAO ; Jun JIN
Fudan University Journal of Medical Sciences 2025;52(1):107-113
Objective To evaluate the prognosis and safety of patients with advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma(PDAC)who received I-125 seed implantation in treatment with anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody+chemotherapy.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients with stage Ⅳ metastatic PDAC who received anti-PD-1 combined chemotherapy treatment at Yixing Hospital,Jiangsu University from Jan 2021 to Jun 2023.Patients were divided into two groups based on whether they received I-125 seed implantation:the I-125 seed implantation+anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody+Chemotherapy group(IPC group)and the anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody+chemotherapy group(PC group).The follow-up period ranged from 2 to 24 months,with a median follow-up time of 9 months.The prognosis of patients was analysed in combination with peripheral blood biomarkers.The peripheral lymphocyte subsets of patients in different treatment groups were preliminarily analysed by flow cytometry.Results A total of 13 patients were included,with 5 in the IPC group and 8 in the PC group.Progression-free survival(PFS)and overall survival(OS)in the IPC group were significantly longer than those in the PC group.The treatment in the IPC group was relatively safe,adverse reactions were controllable.The neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio(NLR)and CD4/CD8 ratio indicated that the prognosis of the IPC patients was better.The levels of regulatory T cells(Treg)and active regulatory T cells(aTreg)cells in the IPC patients were reduced after treatment compared with those of the PC patients.Conclusion The addition of I-125 seed implantation can improve the prognosis of patients with advanced PDAC who receive anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody+chemotherapy,the post-treatment levels of patients'circulating aTreg cells are reduced,and the combination therapy has good safety.
5.Immune-related corneal ulcer caused by camrelizumab
Yan ZHENG ; Yufeng CHEN ; Xiaomin CHEN ; Min KE
Adverse Drug Reactions Journal 2025;27(10):632-634
A 57-year-old male patient with lung adenocarcinoma accompanied by brain metastasis received radiotherapy and chemotherapy with poor efficacy. Subsequently, he was given camrelizumab at a dose of 200 mg intravenously once every 21 days, combined with intermittent chemotherapy or targeted drug therapy. After 22 months, the patient developed right eye pain with visual loss. Slit lamp examination showed a transverse oval shallow ulcer with clear boundary, clean surface and a maximum diameter of about 6 mm in the center of the cornea of the right eye, with positive fluorescein staining. Immune-related corneal ulcers due to camrelizumab were considered. Camrelizumab was discontinued, and the patients′ ocular symptoms were gradually improved after systemic and local glucocorticoid and corneal repair drugs were given. Seven months later, due to the patient did not follow the doctor′s advice to replace eye drops, overuse of glucocorticoid occurred, resulting in perforation of the original ulcer. The glucocorticoid-containing eye drops was discontinued, the patient underwent amniotic membrane grafting combined with amniotic membrane patching on the right eye, and the patient's condition was improved.
6.Impact of metabolic syndrome on perioperative and long-term outcomes after radical resection for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma
Ke MIN ; Zimu LI ; Zhipeng LIU ; Haisu DAI ; Jie BAI ; Yan JIANG ; Zhiyu CHEN
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2025;34(8):1671-1679
Background and Aims:Perihilar cholangiocarcinoma(pCCA)is associated with poor prognosis.Radical resection remains the mainstay of treatment;however,high recurrence rates and limited overall survival(OS)after surgery.Metabolic syndrome(MetS)has been linked to unfavorable outcomes in various malignancies,but its impact on postoperative outcomes in pCCA is unclear.This study aimed to evaluate the influence of MetS on perioperative and long-term outcomes in patients undergoing radical resection for pCCA.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on 223 patients who underwent radical resection for pCCA at the First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University between January 2018 and December 2023.Patients were categorized into a MetS group(n=50)and a non-MetS group(n=173)according to diagnostic criteria.Perioperative complications,overall survival(OS),and recurrence-free survival(RFS)were compared between groups.Prognostic factors were identified using multivariate analysis.Results:No significant differences were observed between the two groups regarding median hospital stay,overall complications,or severe complications(all P>0.05).The 1-,3-,and 5-year OS rates in the MetS group were 62.3%,22.3%,and 0,respectively,compared with 78.2%,39.5%,and 22.0%in the non-MetS group.Corresponding RFS rates were 46.2%,16.9%,and 0 in the MetS group vs.63.8%,29.6%,and 18.8%in the non-MetS group.Median OS and RFS were significantly shorter in the MetS group than in the non-MetS group(15.0 vs.27.0 months;12.0 vs.21.0 months;P=0.021 and P=0.037,respectively).Multivariate analysis identified MetS and major vascular invasion as independent predictors of OS,while MetS,jaundice,R0 resection,and major vascular invasion were independent predictors of RFS(all P<0.05).Conclusion:MetS is significantly associated with worse long-term survival and higher recurrence risk after radical resection for pCCA.Incorporating MetS into preoperative assessment and postoperative management strategies may help improve patient outcomes.
7.Impact of metabolic syndrome on perioperative and long-term outcomes after radical resection for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma
Ke MIN ; Zimu LI ; Zhipeng LIU ; Haisu DAI ; Jie BAI ; Yan JIANG ; Zhiyu CHEN
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2025;34(8):1671-1679
Background and Aims:Perihilar cholangiocarcinoma(pCCA)is associated with poor prognosis.Radical resection remains the mainstay of treatment;however,high recurrence rates and limited overall survival(OS)after surgery.Metabolic syndrome(MetS)has been linked to unfavorable outcomes in various malignancies,but its impact on postoperative outcomes in pCCA is unclear.This study aimed to evaluate the influence of MetS on perioperative and long-term outcomes in patients undergoing radical resection for pCCA.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on 223 patients who underwent radical resection for pCCA at the First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University between January 2018 and December 2023.Patients were categorized into a MetS group(n=50)and a non-MetS group(n=173)according to diagnostic criteria.Perioperative complications,overall survival(OS),and recurrence-free survival(RFS)were compared between groups.Prognostic factors were identified using multivariate analysis.Results:No significant differences were observed between the two groups regarding median hospital stay,overall complications,or severe complications(all P>0.05).The 1-,3-,and 5-year OS rates in the MetS group were 62.3%,22.3%,and 0,respectively,compared with 78.2%,39.5%,and 22.0%in the non-MetS group.Corresponding RFS rates were 46.2%,16.9%,and 0 in the MetS group vs.63.8%,29.6%,and 18.8%in the non-MetS group.Median OS and RFS were significantly shorter in the MetS group than in the non-MetS group(15.0 vs.27.0 months;12.0 vs.21.0 months;P=0.021 and P=0.037,respectively).Multivariate analysis identified MetS and major vascular invasion as independent predictors of OS,while MetS,jaundice,R0 resection,and major vascular invasion were independent predictors of RFS(all P<0.05).Conclusion:MetS is significantly associated with worse long-term survival and higher recurrence risk after radical resection for pCCA.Incorporating MetS into preoperative assessment and postoperative management strategies may help improve patient outcomes.
8.Systematic review and case report on intraocular ointment after cataract surgery
Paul* MWALE ; Yan* ZHENG ; Xiaomin CHEN ; Min KE
International Eye Science 2025;25(3):344-350
Intraocular ointment is conventionally placed on the eye to prevent infection after cataract surgery. The purpose of this study is to report a case and conduct a systematic review of a rare occurrence of the entry of intraocular ointment after cataract surgery. PubMed, Scopus, Embase, CNKI, WANFANG data, China Science and Technology Journal Database and Chinese Medical Journal Full-text Database were systematically searched from their commencement to 30th October 2023, and 19 literatures were screened out and 31 cases of intraocular ointment after surgery were collected. Among the 31 patients, the age of presentation ranged from 55 to 87 years with a median of 73, males accounted for 45.2% and females accounted for 32.3%. The length of the incision was generally 3.2 mm. Most of the patients detected ointment within 3 days post-operation and presented without complications(45.2%). The most common ocular manifestations were corneal edema, glaucoma and uveitis. Early postoperative follow-up is very important. Presence of anterior chamber ointment is a rare complication after cataract surgery, but it can lead to severe vision loss if not detected and treated on time. When patients complain of foreign body sensation in the in the eye after cataract surgery, ophthalmologists need to take a kin interest and examine the eye for early detection of ointment for appropriate intervention and prevent further complications.
9.Systematic review and case report on intraocular ointment after cataract surgery
Paul* MWALE ; Yan* ZHENG ; Xiaomin CHEN ; Min KE
International Eye Science 2025;25(3):344-350
Intraocular ointment is conventionally placed on the eye to prevent infection after cataract surgery. The purpose of this study is to report a case and conduct a systematic review of a rare occurrence of the entry of intraocular ointment after cataract surgery. PubMed, Scopus, Embase, CNKI, WANFANG data, China Science and Technology Journal Database and Chinese Medical Journal Full-text Database were systematically searched from their commencement to 30th October 2023, and 19 literatures were screened out and 31 cases of intraocular ointment after surgery were collected. Among the 31 patients, the age of presentation ranged from 55 to 87 years with a median of 73, males accounted for 45.2% and females accounted for 32.3%. The length of the incision was generally 3.2 mm. Most of the patients detected ointment within 3 days post-operation and presented without complications(45.2%). The most common ocular manifestations were corneal edema, glaucoma and uveitis. Early postoperative follow-up is very important. Presence of anterior chamber ointment is a rare complication after cataract surgery, but it can lead to severe vision loss if not detected and treated on time. When patients complain of foreign body sensation in the in the eye after cataract surgery, ophthalmologists need to take a kin interest and examine the eye for early detection of ointment for appropriate intervention and prevent further complications.
10.I-125 seed implantation improves the prognosis of pancreatic cancer patients treated with anti-PD-1 combined chemotherapy
Ke MIN ; Jia-ping JIANG ; Wei-min WANG ; Yun-fan WANG ; Yue-hua TANG ; Hong CHEN ; Qiang YAO ; Jun JIN
Fudan University Journal of Medical Sciences 2025;52(1):107-113
Objective To evaluate the prognosis and safety of patients with advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma(PDAC)who received I-125 seed implantation in treatment with anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody+chemotherapy.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients with stage Ⅳ metastatic PDAC who received anti-PD-1 combined chemotherapy treatment at Yixing Hospital,Jiangsu University from Jan 2021 to Jun 2023.Patients were divided into two groups based on whether they received I-125 seed implantation:the I-125 seed implantation+anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody+Chemotherapy group(IPC group)and the anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody+chemotherapy group(PC group).The follow-up period ranged from 2 to 24 months,with a median follow-up time of 9 months.The prognosis of patients was analysed in combination with peripheral blood biomarkers.The peripheral lymphocyte subsets of patients in different treatment groups were preliminarily analysed by flow cytometry.Results A total of 13 patients were included,with 5 in the IPC group and 8 in the PC group.Progression-free survival(PFS)and overall survival(OS)in the IPC group were significantly longer than those in the PC group.The treatment in the IPC group was relatively safe,adverse reactions were controllable.The neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio(NLR)and CD4/CD8 ratio indicated that the prognosis of the IPC patients was better.The levels of regulatory T cells(Treg)and active regulatory T cells(aTreg)cells in the IPC patients were reduced after treatment compared with those of the PC patients.Conclusion The addition of I-125 seed implantation can improve the prognosis of patients with advanced PDAC who receive anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody+chemotherapy,the post-treatment levels of patients'circulating aTreg cells are reduced,and the combination therapy has good safety.

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