1.The Role and Regulatory Mechanisms of FOXO1 in Hepatic Lipid Deposition
Meng JIA ; Fang-Hui LI ; Shi-Zhan YAN ; Ai-Ju LI ; Yi-Le WANG ; Pin-Shi NI ; Jia-Han HE ; Yin-Lu LI
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2026;53(4):905-919
Metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is fundamentally driven by an imbalance in hepatic fatty-acid flux: the influx of fatty acids exceeds the liver’s capacity for disposal, resulting in excessive hepatic lipid accumulation, predominantly in the form of triglycerides (TGs). The occurrence and progression of MAFLD depend on disordered regulation across multiple metabolic steps, including fatty-acid uptake, de novo lipogenesis (DNL), fatty-acid oxidation (FAO), and very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) export. Forkhead box protein O1 (FOXO1) is a key transcriptional regulator within the hepatic network coordinating glucose and lipid metabolism. Under metabolic stress and insulin resistance (IR), FOXO1 expression is frequently increased, whereas its inhibitory phosphorylation is reduced. These changes enhance FOXO1 nuclear localization and transcriptional activity, thereby reprogramming the expression of genes related to metabolism in the liver. Because hepatic lipid deposition is the central pathological feature of MAFLD, the functional status of FOXO1 directly influences hepatic lipid homeostasis. Growing evidence suggests that FOXO1 can exert bidirectional, environment-dependent effects on hepatic lipid accumulation; however, the molecular basis for this functional switch remains incompletely understood. This review systematically summarizes the biological functions and regulatory mechanisms of FOXO1 and its roles in hepatic lipid metabolism, with a particular focus on its crosstalk with insulin signaling. FOXO1 expression is shaped by RNA modifications and epigenetic regulation mediated by non-coding RNAs. Its transcriptional output is precisely governed by post-translational modifications—such as phosphorylation and acetylation—as well as by coordinated nucleocytoplasmic shuttling. Notably, these regulatory patterns vary markedly across nutritional states, degrees of insulin resistance, and stages of disease. In the fed state, insulin/IGF-1 signaling activates the PI3K-AKT pathway, promoting the inhibitory phosphorylation of FOXO1 and facilitating additional modifications, including acetylation, methylation, and ubiquitination. Together, these events drive FOXO1 export from the nucleus and dampen its transcriptional activity, suppressing gluconeogenesis and constraining lipogenic programs. Conversely, during fasting or when insulin signaling is weakened, FOXO1 inhibition is relieved. FOXO1 accumulates in the nucleus, binds to DNA, and regulates the transcription of downstream target genes. Mechanistically, FOXO1 can aggravate hepatic lipid accumulation by activating genes involved in TG synthesis while repressing FAO-related pathways, thereby favoring storage over oxidation. However, under specific conditions, FOXO1 may also alleviate the hepatic lipid burden by promoting TG hydrolysis and enhancing VLDL secretion, thereby reducing the net hepatic lipid load. In addition, lipotoxic signals mediated by ceramides and diacylglycerols (Cer/DAG) activate atypical protein kinase C (aPKC), further exacerbating the disruption of the AKT-FOXO1 axis. This vicious cycle ultimately produces a metabolic paradox in which increased hepatic glucose output coexists with persistent, insulin-independent lipogenesis, accelerating MAFLD progression. Importantly, FOXO1 regulation is not uniform: during early metabolic overload, insulin-mediated suppression may remain effective, whereas in advanced insulin resistance, the loss of AKT control permits sustained FOXO1 activity. Such stage-dependent dynamics may help explain why FOXO1 can either promote steatosis or, in certain contexts, support programs that facilitate lipid turnover. Accordingly, interventions should be liver-specific and tuned to the disease stage, aiming to curb maladaptive FOXO1 signaling while preserving its capacity to promote triglyceride hydrolysis and VLDL secretion when advantageous. Overall, this review offers an important perspective on MAFLD pathogenesis, emphasizing FOXO1 as a potential therapeutic target and providing a theoretical basis for developing liver-specific, disease-course-dependent precision interventions.
2.Effect of transcatheter mitral valve edge-to-edge repair using a domestic NovoClasp system for primary moderate-to-severe mitral regurgitation
Shuo WANG ; Yinge ZHAN ; Qinghou ZHENG ; Gang LIU ; Le WANG ; Liu LI
Journal of China Medical University 2025;54(2):127-132
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of transcatheter mitral valve edge-to-edge repair using the domestic NovoClasp system in patients with primary moderate-to-severe mitral regurgitation(MR).Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 19 patients with primary MR who underwent transcatheter mitral valve edge-to-edge repair using the domestic NovoClasp system at the Cardiac Center,The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University,and completed a 6-month follow-up.All patients underwent a complete preoperative examination,and the safety and efficiency of surgery were evaluated.The safety indicators included immediate success rate of mitral valve clip,clip displacement,mitral stenosis,heart block,acute heart failure,stroke,access vessel rupture,cardiac tamponade,postoperative MR ≥2+,major bleeding,and death.The efficiency indicators included N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide(NT-proBNP),soluble growth stimulation expressed gene 2(sST2),left ventricular ejection fraction,left ventricular end diastolic diameter,degree of MR,mean mitral transvalvular pressure gradient,mitral valve opening area,and left atrial anteroposterior diameter at various time points(before surgery and at 7 days,3 months,and 6 months after surgery).Results Safety indicators after surgery showed that the immediate success rate of valve implantation was 100%,including in one patient who received two mitral valve clamps and one who suffered from acute stroke(acute cerebral infarction in the right parietal lobe and left parietal-occipital lobe)after surgery.There were no cases of clamps displace-ment,mitral stenosis,heart block,acute heart failure,access vessel rupture,cardiac tamponade,postoperative MR ≥2+,major bleeding,or death.The effectiveness indicators after surgery showed that the degree of MR significantly improved 7 days after surgery compared with that before surgery(Z=5.466,P<0.001).Clinical symptoms improved significantly after surgery,with proportion of NYHA Ⅰ-Ⅱ(9 cases,47.4%)significantly higher than that before surgery(1 case,5.3%),and 17 patients(89.5%)of NYHA Ⅰ-Ⅱ achieved good thera-peutic effect as assessed 6 months after surgery.The level of NT-proBNP decreased significantly 7 days after surgery compared with that before surgery(P=0.001);it then gradually decreased during follow-ups.sST2 significantly decreased 3 months after surgery compared with that before surgery(P=0.001),with a gradually decreasing trend thereafter.The left ventricular end-diastolic diameter showed a sig-nificant difference before and 6 months after surgery(P=0.006).The average mitral valve transvalvular pressure gradient was significantly different before and 7 days after surgery(P=0.001),and there was little change within 6 months after surgery.The mitral valve opening area showed a significant difference before and 7 days after surgery(P=0.001),with little change within 6 months after surgery.There were no significant differences in the left ventricular ejection fraction and left atrial anteroposterior diameter before and within 6 months after surgery.Conclusion The transcatheter mitral valve edge-to-edge repair using the domestic NovoClasp system is safe and effective for the treatment of primary moderate-to-severe MR.
3.Clinical guideline for diagnosis and treatment of nonunion of osteoporotic vertebral fractures (version 2025)
Haipeng SI ; Le LI ; Junjie NIU ; Wencan ZHANG ; Fuxin WEI ; Jinqiu YUAN ; Qiang YANG ; Hongli WANG ; Guangchao WANG ; Shihong CHEN ; Yunzhen CHEN ; Xiaoguang CHENG ; Jianwen DONG ; Shiqing FENG ; Rui GU ; Yong HAI ; Tianyong HOU ; Bo HUANG ; Xiaobing JIANG ; Lei ZANG ; Chunhai LI ; Nianhu LI ; Hua LIN ; Hongjian LIU ; Peng LIU ; Xinyu LIU ; Sheng LU ; Shibao LU ; Chunshan LUO ; Lvy CHAOLIANG ; Lvy WEIJIA ; Xuexiao MA ; Wei MEI ; Chunyang MENG ; Cailiang SHEN ; Chunli SONG ; Ruoxian SONG ; Jiacan SU ; Honglin TENG ; Hui SHENG ; Beiyu WANG ; Bingwu WANG ; Liang WANG ; Xiangyang WANG ; Nan WU ; Guohua XU ; Yayi XIA ; Jin XU ; Youjia XU ; Jianzhong XU ; Cao YANG ; Maowei YANG ; Zibin YANG ; Xiaojian YE ; Hailong YU ; Xijie YU ; Hua YUE ; Zhili ZENG ; Xinli ZHAN ; Hui ZHANG ; Peixun ZHANG ; Wei ZHANG ; Zhenlin ZHANG ; Jianguo ZHANG ; Tengyue ZHU ; Qiang LIU ; Huilin YANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2025;41(10):932-945
Nonunion of osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVF), predominantly affecting the elderly, can lead to intractable pain, vertebral collapse, progressive kyphotic deformity, and neurological impairment, significantly compromising patients′ quality of life. There exists considerable debate on diagnosis and management of OVF, encompassing key issues such as clinical diagnosis and staging criteria for nonunion, surgical indications and procedure selection, and postoperative rehabilitation planning. Currently, there lacks standardized clinical guideline and expert consensus on the diagnosis and management of OVF nonunion in China. To address this gap, Minimally Invasive Surgery Group of Chinese Orthopedic Association, Osteoporosis Committee of Chinese Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, Prevention and Rehabilitation Committee for Osteoporosis of Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine and Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Surgery Branch of China Association for Geriatric Care jointly organized domestic experts in spinal surgery, endocrinology, and rehabilitation to formulate the Clinical guideline for the diagnosis and treatment for nonunion of osteoporotic vertebral fractures ( version 2025), based on existing literature and clinical experience and adhering to principles of scientific rigor and practicality. The guideline provided 13 evidence-based recommendations encompassing diagnosis and treatment of OVF nonunion, aiming to standardize its clinical management.
4.Clinical guideline for diagnosis and treatment of nonunion of osteoporotic vertebral fractures (version 2025)
Haipeng SI ; Le LI ; Junjie NIU ; Wencan ZHANG ; Fuxin WEI ; Jinqiu YUAN ; Qiang YANG ; Hongli WANG ; Guangchao WANG ; Shihong CHEN ; Yunzhen CHEN ; Xiaoguang CHENG ; Jianwen DONG ; Shiqing FENG ; Rui GU ; Yong HAI ; Tianyong HOU ; Bo HUANG ; Xiaobing JIANG ; Lei ZANG ; Chunhai LI ; Nianhu LI ; Hua LIN ; Hongjian LIU ; Peng LIU ; Xinyu LIU ; Sheng LU ; Shibao LU ; Chunshan LUO ; Lvy CHAOLIANG ; Lvy WEIJIA ; Xuexiao MA ; Wei MEI ; Chunyang MENG ; Cailiang SHEN ; Chunli SONG ; Ruoxian SONG ; Jiacan SU ; Honglin TENG ; Hui SHENG ; Beiyu WANG ; Bingwu WANG ; Liang WANG ; Xiangyang WANG ; Nan WU ; Guohua XU ; Yayi XIA ; Jin XU ; Youjia XU ; Jianzhong XU ; Cao YANG ; Maowei YANG ; Zibin YANG ; Xiaojian YE ; Hailong YU ; Xijie YU ; Hua YUE ; Zhili ZENG ; Xinli ZHAN ; Hui ZHANG ; Peixun ZHANG ; Wei ZHANG ; Zhenlin ZHANG ; Jianguo ZHANG ; Tengyue ZHU ; Qiang LIU ; Huilin YANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2025;41(10):932-945
Nonunion of osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVF), predominantly affecting the elderly, can lead to intractable pain, vertebral collapse, progressive kyphotic deformity, and neurological impairment, significantly compromising patients′ quality of life. There exists considerable debate on diagnosis and management of OVF, encompassing key issues such as clinical diagnosis and staging criteria for nonunion, surgical indications and procedure selection, and postoperative rehabilitation planning. Currently, there lacks standardized clinical guideline and expert consensus on the diagnosis and management of OVF nonunion in China. To address this gap, Minimally Invasive Surgery Group of Chinese Orthopedic Association, Osteoporosis Committee of Chinese Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, Prevention and Rehabilitation Committee for Osteoporosis of Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine and Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Surgery Branch of China Association for Geriatric Care jointly organized domestic experts in spinal surgery, endocrinology, and rehabilitation to formulate the Clinical guideline for the diagnosis and treatment for nonunion of osteoporotic vertebral fractures ( version 2025), based on existing literature and clinical experience and adhering to principles of scientific rigor and practicality. The guideline provided 13 evidence-based recommendations encompassing diagnosis and treatment of OVF nonunion, aiming to standardize its clinical management.
5.Prim-O-glucosylcimifugin mitigates atopic dermatitis by inhibiting Th2 differentiation through LCK phosphorylation modulation.
Hang ZHAO ; Xin MA ; Hao WANG ; Xiao-Jie DING ; Le KUAI ; Jian-Kun SONG ; Zhan ZHANG ; Dan YANG ; Chun-Jie GAO ; Bin LI ; Mi ZHOU
Journal of Integrative Medicine 2025;23(3):309-319
OBJECTIVE:
To assess the safety and topical efficacy of prim-O-glucosylcimifugin (POG) and investigate the molecular mechanisms of its therapeutic effects in atopic dermatitis (AD).
METHODS:
The effects of POG on human keratinocyte cell viability and its anti-inflammatory properties were evaluated using cell counting kit-8 assay and reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). Subsequently, the impact of POG on the differentiation of cluster of differentiation (CD) 4+ T cell subsets, including T-helper type (Th) 1, Th2, Th17, and regulatory T (Treg), was examined through in vitro experiments. Network pharmacology analysis was used to elucidate POG's therapeutic mechanisms. Furthermore, the therapeutic potential of topically applied POG was further evaluated in a calcipotriol-induced mouse model of AD. The protein and transcript levels of inflammatory markers, including cytokines, lymphocyte-specific protein tyrosine kinase (Lck) mRNA, and LCK phosphorylation (p-LCK), were quantified using immunohistochemistry, RT-qPCR, and Western blot analysis.
RESULTS:
POG was able to suppress cell proliferation and downregulate the transcription of interleukin 4 (Il4) and Il13 mRNA. In vitro experiments indicated that POG significantly inhibited the differentiation of Th2 cells, whereas it exerted negligible influence on the differentiation of Th1, Th17 and Treg cells. Network pharmacology identified LCK as a key therapeutic target of POG. Moreover, the topical application of POG effectively alleviated skin lesions in the calcipotriol-induced AD mouse models without causing pathological changes in the liver, kidney or spleen tissues. POG significantly reduced the levels of Il4, Il5, Il13, and thymic stromal lymphopoietin (Tslp) mRNA in the AD mice. Concurrently, POG enhanced the expression of p-LCK protein and Lck mRNA.
CONCLUSION
Our research revealed that POG inhibits Th2 cell differentiation by promoting p-LCK protein expression and hence effectively alleviates AD-related skin inflammation. Please cite this article as: Zhao H, Ma X, Wang H, Ding XJ, Kuai L, Song JK, Zhang Z, Yang D, Gao CJ, Li B, Zhou M. Prim-O-glucosylcimifugin mitigates atopic dermatitis by inhibiting Th2 differentiation through LCK phosphorylation modulation. J Integr Med. 2025; 23(3): 309-319.
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6.Berg Balance Scale score is a valuable predictor of all-cause mortality among acute decompensated heart failure patients.
Yu-Xuan FAN ; Jing-Jing CHENG ; Zhi-Qing FAN ; Jing-Jin LIU ; Wen-Juan XIU ; Meng-Yi ZHAN ; Lin LUO ; Guang-He LI ; Le-Min WANG ; Yu-Qin SHEN
Journal of Geriatric Cardiology 2025;22(6):555-562
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate possible associations between physical function assessment scales, such as Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) and Berg Balance Scale (BBS), with all-cause mortality in acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) patients.
METHODS:
A total of 108 ADHF patients were analyzed from October 2020 to October 2022, and followed up to May 2023. The association between baseline clinical characteristics and all-cause mortality was analyzed by univariate Cox regression analysis, while for SPPB and BBS, univariate Cox regression analysis was followed by receiver operating characteristic curves, in which the area under the curve represented their predictive accuracy for all-cause mortality. Incremental predictive values for both physical function assessments were measured by calculating net reclassification index and integrated discrimination improvement scores. Optimal cut-off value for BBS was then identified using restricted cubic spline plots, and survival differences below and above that cut-off were compared using Kaplan-Meier survival curves and the log-rank test. The clinical utility of BBS was measured using decision curve analysis.
RESULTS:
For baseline characteristics, age, female, blood urea nitrogen, as well as statins, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers, or angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitors, were predictive for all-cause mortality for ADHF patients. With respect to SPPB and BBS, higher scores were associated with lower all-cause mortality rates for both assessments; similar area under the curves were measured for both (0.774 for SPPB and 0.776 for BBS). Furthermore, BBS ≤ 36.5 was associated with significantly higher mortality, which was still applicable even adjusting for confounding factors; BBS was also found to have great clinical utility under decision curve analysis.
CONCLUSIONS
BBS or SPPB could be used as tools to assess physical function in ageing ADHF patients, as well as prognosticate on all-cause mortality. Moreover, prioritizing the improvement of balance capabilities of ADHF patients in cardiac rehabilitation regimens could aid in lowering mortality risk.
7.Effect of transcatheter mitral valve edge-to-edge repair using a domestic NovoClasp system for primary moderate-to-severe mitral regurgitation
Shuo WANG ; Yinge ZHAN ; Qinghou ZHENG ; Gang LIU ; Le WANG ; Liu LI
Journal of China Medical University 2025;54(2):127-132
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of transcatheter mitral valve edge-to-edge repair using the domestic NovoClasp system in patients with primary moderate-to-severe mitral regurgitation(MR).Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 19 patients with primary MR who underwent transcatheter mitral valve edge-to-edge repair using the domestic NovoClasp system at the Cardiac Center,The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University,and completed a 6-month follow-up.All patients underwent a complete preoperative examination,and the safety and efficiency of surgery were evaluated.The safety indicators included immediate success rate of mitral valve clip,clip displacement,mitral stenosis,heart block,acute heart failure,stroke,access vessel rupture,cardiac tamponade,postoperative MR ≥2+,major bleeding,and death.The efficiency indicators included N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide(NT-proBNP),soluble growth stimulation expressed gene 2(sST2),left ventricular ejection fraction,left ventricular end diastolic diameter,degree of MR,mean mitral transvalvular pressure gradient,mitral valve opening area,and left atrial anteroposterior diameter at various time points(before surgery and at 7 days,3 months,and 6 months after surgery).Results Safety indicators after surgery showed that the immediate success rate of valve implantation was 100%,including in one patient who received two mitral valve clamps and one who suffered from acute stroke(acute cerebral infarction in the right parietal lobe and left parietal-occipital lobe)after surgery.There were no cases of clamps displace-ment,mitral stenosis,heart block,acute heart failure,access vessel rupture,cardiac tamponade,postoperative MR ≥2+,major bleeding,or death.The effectiveness indicators after surgery showed that the degree of MR significantly improved 7 days after surgery compared with that before surgery(Z=5.466,P<0.001).Clinical symptoms improved significantly after surgery,with proportion of NYHA Ⅰ-Ⅱ(9 cases,47.4%)significantly higher than that before surgery(1 case,5.3%),and 17 patients(89.5%)of NYHA Ⅰ-Ⅱ achieved good thera-peutic effect as assessed 6 months after surgery.The level of NT-proBNP decreased significantly 7 days after surgery compared with that before surgery(P=0.001);it then gradually decreased during follow-ups.sST2 significantly decreased 3 months after surgery compared with that before surgery(P=0.001),with a gradually decreasing trend thereafter.The left ventricular end-diastolic diameter showed a sig-nificant difference before and 6 months after surgery(P=0.006).The average mitral valve transvalvular pressure gradient was significantly different before and 7 days after surgery(P=0.001),and there was little change within 6 months after surgery.The mitral valve opening area showed a significant difference before and 7 days after surgery(P=0.001),with little change within 6 months after surgery.There were no significant differences in the left ventricular ejection fraction and left atrial anteroposterior diameter before and within 6 months after surgery.Conclusion The transcatheter mitral valve edge-to-edge repair using the domestic NovoClasp system is safe and effective for the treatment of primary moderate-to-severe MR.
8.Association of the renin-angiotensin system components in human follicular fluid with age, ovarian function and IVF laboratory outcomes
Lun WEI ; Chao LUO ; Le BO ; Anwen ZHOU ; Zhinan WU ; Xuanping LU ; Lei ZHAN ; Shasha GAO ; Fei QIAN ; Caiping MAO
Chinese Journal of Reproduction and Contraception 2024;44(1):59-66
Objective:To investigate the association between the local renin-angiotensin system (RAS) in human follicular fluid (hFF) and age, ovarian function, in vitro fertilization (IVF) laboratory outcome. Methods:A non-intervention observational study was designed. hFF and medical case history without personal identity of patients who received IVF simply because of male factor infertility in Reproductive Medicine Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University during January 2021 and February 2022 were collected. The renin, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), ACE2, angiotensin (Ang)Ⅱ and Ang 1-7 levels were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit. The correlation between age and RAS in hFF was analyzed by simple linear regression, and multivariate linear regression was used to further analyze the correlation between the RAS and IVF laboratory outcome.Results:1) A total of 139 samples of analysable hFF were obtained. 2) There was a linear negative correlation between age and renin (Pearson's r=-0.313 3, P<0.001), angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE; Pearson's r=-0.183 6, P=0.031), angiotensinⅡ (AngⅡ; Pearson's r=-0.218 6, P=0.010), ACE/ACE2 (Pearson's r=-0.319 2, P<0.001), AngⅡ/Ang1-7 (Pearson's r=-0.224 3, P=0.008), while the linear relationship with ACE2 and Ang1-7 was not significant (all P>0.05). 3) Basal follicle-stimulating hormone was positively correlated with age ( β=0.636, P<0.001), ACE2 ( β=0.267, P=0.026) and AngⅡ ( β=0.268, P=0.001), while negatively correlated with ACE ( β=-0.320, P<0.001) and Ang1-7 ( β=-0.217, P=0.014). Basal luteinizing hormone was positively correlated with AngⅡ ( β=0.330, P=0.003), while negative correlated with Ang1-7 ( β=-0.395, P=0.002). Antral follicle count was positively correlated with Ang1-7 ( β=0.153, P=0.049), while negatively correlated with age ( β=-0.869, P<0.001) and ACE2 ( β=-0.082, P=0.004). Basal anti-Müllerian hormone was only negatively correlated with age ( β=-0.349, P<0.001). There was no correlation between RAS and basal estradiol, progesterone, prolactin, testosterone (all P>0.05). 4) Oocyte retrieval count was positively correlated with renin ( β=0.146, P=0.014), AngⅡ ( β=0.113, P=0.034) and Ang1-7 ( β=0.185, P=0.002), while negatively correlated with age ( β=-0.717, P<0.001); MⅡ oocyte maturation rate was positively correlated with AngⅡ ( β=0.207, P=0.019) and Ang1-7 ( β=0.217, P=0.026), while negatively correlated with age ( β=-0.518, P<0.001). There was no correlation between RAS and the rates of two pronuclei embryos, transplantable embryos, high-quality embryos (all P>0.05). Conclusion:The local RAS in ovarian follicles is affected by age and correlated with ovarian function and IVF laboratory outcome.
9.The therapeutic effect of provisional stenting in patients with unprotected simple left main bifurcation lesions of cortical artery
Shuo WANG ; Yinge ZHAN ; Qinghou ZHENG ; Qincong CHEN ; Le WANG ; Liu LI
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2024;45(6):941-947
[Objective] To explore the safety and effectiveness of provisional stenting (PS) applied in patients with unprotected simple left main bifurcation lesions, and to observe the impact of this procedure on cardiac function, myocardial injury, and myocardial perfusion. [Methods] A retrospective analysis was made on 82 patients with unprotected simple left main bifurcation lesions who underwent elective stenting and completed a 3-month follow-up in the Department of Cardiology, Hebei Medical University First Hospital. All the patients underwent preoperative examinations, including rest dynamic single-photon emission computed tomography (D-SPECT) and regadenoson stress D-SPECT before and 3 months after surgery. The safety evaluation indicators for the surgery included immediate success rate of stent implantation, acute stent thrombosis, coronary no-reflow, branch involvement, branch acute occlusion, acute left heart failure, heart block, cardiac tamponade, major bleeding, and mortality. The effectiveness evaluation indicators included the minimum lumen area (MLA) of the left main trunk of coronary artery measured by intravenous ultrasound (IVUS) before and after surgery, as well as cardiac function indicators [brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), left ventricular end diastolic diameter (LVEDD)] and myocardial injury indicators [creatine kinase isoenzyme-MB (CK-MB), cardiac troponin Ⅰ (cTn Ⅰ)] at day 1, day 7, 1 month, and 3 months before and after surgery. The myocardial perfusion evaluation indicators included the total myocardial perfusion score and total ischemic segment number under the 17-segment distribution of myocardial perfusion using rest D-SPECT and regadenoson stress D-SPECT before and 3 months after surgery. [Results] Safety indicators: immediate success rate of stent implantation (100%), 19 cases (23.1%) of circumflex branch involvement that underwent balloon anastomosis dilation, 1 case of acute branch occlusion, followed by double stent surgery using provisional stenting-T stenting (PS-T) technique. There were no cases of acute stent thrombosis, coronary reflow, acute left heart failure, cardiac block, cardiac tamponade, major bleeding, or death. Effectiveness indicators: the MLA of the left main trunk measured by postoperative IVUS showed significant improvement compared to the preoperative. BNP, CK-MB, and cTnⅠ showed significant improvement from day 7 after surgery compared to before. Myocardial perfusion indicators: the total score of myocardial perfusion and the total number of ischemic segments in the 17-segment distribution of the myocardium after 3 months of surgery were significantly better than before. [Conclusion] PS can improve heart function, myocardial injury, and myocardial perfusion in patients with unprotected simple left main bifurcation lesions.
10.Efficacy of recombinant human TNK tissue-type plasminogen activator and adenosine injection for acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
Liu LI ; Qinghou ZHENG ; Yinge ZHAN ; Le WANG ; Qincong CHEN ; Shuo WANG
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2024;45(5):794-800
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of recombinant human TNK tissue-type plasminogen activator and adenosine injection through guiding in treating acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction(ASTEMI)in emergency primary percutaneous coronary intervention(PPCI).Methods Patients with ASTEMI who chose to receive emergency PPCI were randomly divided into control group and treatment group according to a digital random table method.The control group received conventional treatment of PPCI.If the infarct-related artery(IRA)reached TIMI flow grade 3 after PPCI,the operation was terminated.If TIMI flow was ≤2,then a guide catheter to inject sodium nitroprusside,nitroglycerin,and tirofiban into the coronary artery to improve coronary microcirculation dysfunction(CMD)was applied until the IRA reached TIMI flow grade 3.The treatment group received the conventional treatment of PPCI,and after opening of the IRA during the operation,a guide catheter to inject recombinant human TNK tissue-type plasminogen activator(8 mg)and adenosine(200 pg)into the coronary artery was applied.If the IRA reached TIMI flow grade 3,the operation was terminated.If TIMI flow was ≤2,then adenosine injection was re-applied to improve CMD until the IRA reached TIMI flow grade 3.Observation indicators were as follows:① myocardial injury indicators:cardiac troponin Ⅰ(cTnⅠ),creatine kinase isoenzyme(CK-MB),and N-Terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide(NT-pro BNP)levels before and 12 h,24 h,36 h,and 48 h after surgery;② myocardial perfusion indicators:corrected TIMI frame count(CTFC)after surgery and ST segment regression value(STR)at 90 min after surgery;③ degree of myocardial ischemia:rest D-SPECT+adenosine stress D-SPECT examination at day 3 after surgery,observation of myocardial perfusion total score under 17 segment distribution and myocardial ischemia total segment number;@adverse drug reactions at day 30 after surgery:subcutaneous ecchymosis,gingival bleeding,gastrointestinal bleeding,urinary bleeding,hemoglobin decline,and cerebral hemorrhage;⑤ major adverse cardiovascular events(MACE)at day 30 after surgery:cardiac death,myocardial infarction,heart failure,and target vessel revascularization.Results ① Myocardial injury indicators:There was no significant difference in the levels of cTnⅠ,CK-MB,or NT-pro BNP before surgery between the two groups(all P>0.05).The myocardial injury indicators were significantly lower in the treatment group than in the control group at 12 hours after surgery(all P<0.05),and then showed a downward trend.There was no significant difference between the two groups at 48 hours after surgery(all P>0.05).② Myocardial perfusion indicators:CTFC in the treatment group was significantly better than that in the control group after surgery(P<0.05).Using the rank sum test,the STR was significantly better in the treatment group than in the control group at 90 minutes after surgery(Z=2.437,P=0.014).③ myocardial ischemia:Both groups underwent rest D-SPECT+adenosine stress D-SPECT examination at 3 days after surgery.Under the distribution of 17 myocardial segments,the total score of myocardial perfusion and the total number of myocardial ischemia segments in the treatment group were significantly better than those in the control group(all P<0.05).④ Adverse drug reactions 30 days after surgery:There was no significant difference in subcutaneous ecchymosis,gingival bleeding,gastrointestinal bleeding,urinary system bleeding,hemoglobin decline,or cerebral hemorrhage between the two groups(P>0.05).⑤ MACE 30 days after surgery:There was no significant difference in cardiac death,myocardial infarction,heart failure,target vessel revascularization,or total MACE between the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion The intra-coronary injection of recombinant human TNK tissue-type plasminogen activator and adenosine injection through a guiding catheter in emergency PPCI is safe and effective for the treatment of ASTEMI.It can improve myocardial injury,myocardial perfusion,and myocardial ischemia.

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