1.Ectopic expression of hemoglobin subunits enhances the in vitro cytotoxicity of CAR-T cells against tumor cells under hypoxic conditions
YANG Jianxun1,2 ; ZHENG Rui3 ; LIANG Sixin3 ; PAN Jie4 ; LI Yanlong5 ; ZHAI Chenxi5 ; ZHAO Xiaojuan2 ; WANG Pengju3 ; DONG Hao4 ; YAN Bo2 ; SUN Zhihong1 ; YANG Angang3
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2026;33(3):233-242
[摘 要] 目的:探讨异位表达血红蛋白亚基(HBA/HBB)对缺氧条件下嵌合抗原受体T细胞(CAR-T细胞)功能障碍的改善作用及其对肿瘤细胞的杀伤效应。方法:全基因合成技术合成靶向HER2的CAR序列,构建共表达HBA或HBB的CAR慢病毒载体,包装慢病毒后感染人原代T淋巴细胞,制备异位表达HBA/HBB的CAR-T细胞,命名为HBA CAR-T和HBB CAR-T。采用缺氧探针检测小鼠实体瘤缺氧状态。通过流式细胞术检测瘤内CAR-T细胞占比、异位表达血红蛋白亚基的CAR-T细胞阳性率及CAR-T细胞的活性氧、凋亡水平。WB法检测HBA CAR-T和HBB CAR-T内相关血红蛋白亚基表达情况,采用细胞计数板计数检测细胞增殖水平,通过萤光素酶报告基因法检测CAR-T细胞对肿瘤细胞的杀伤能力,qPCR检测CAR-T细胞中缺氧诱导因子-1α(HIF-1α)表达水平,利用MitoXpress Intra试剂盒检测CAR-T细胞内氧气含量。结果:不同细胞构建的实体瘤模型均存在明显缺氧情况,且CAR-T细胞浸润水平与缺氧程度呈显著负相关(P < 0.000 1)。HBA CAR-T与HBB CAR-T构建成功(阳性率 > 60%),相应血红蛋白亚基可稳定表达。缺氧环境下HBA CAR-T和HBB CAR-T的ROS水平、凋亡水平显著下降,增殖、对肿瘤细胞的体外杀伤能力显著强于传统CAR-T细胞(均P < 0.05)。HBA CAR-T与HBB CAR-T内HIF-1α表达降低(均P < 0.001),且缺氧程度显著降低(均P < 0.001)。结论:异位表达血红蛋白亚基可改善缺氧条件下CAR-T细胞功能障碍并增强其对肿瘤细胞的体外杀伤作用。
2.Prognostic significance of TRIM28 elevation in non-M3 acute myeloid leukemia
Siqi GONG ; Cong LI ; Mengmeng FAN ; Huiping WANG ; Wanqiu ZHANG ; Xue LIANG ; Qianshan TAO ; Qiang HONG ; Zhimin ZHAI
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(2):301-308
ObjectiveTo clarify the expression of TRIM28 in non-M3 acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and its correlation with clinical indicators and prognosis, and to further explore the effect of TRIM28 expression levels on the proliferation and apoptosis of AML cells using small interfering RNA. MethodsThe GSE34577 dataset was analyzed using R software to compare TRIM28 expression between healthy controls and non-M3 acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients. Clinical samples from non-M3 AML patients were collected, with TRIM28 expression levels measured using real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR). The analysis focused on correlations between TRIM28 expression and various clinical indicators, treatment efficacy, and patient prognosis. Furthermore, small interfering RNA (siRNA) technology was employed to downregulate TRIM28 expression in human primary AML cells (HL60 cell line). The effects on cell proliferation and apoptosis were then assessed through CCK-8 assays and flow cytometry, respectively. ResultsThe results showed that TRIM28 was up-regulated in non-M3 AML of both online database GSE34577 and clinical samples (P<0.000 1), TRIM28 expression of new diagnosis group and relapsed refractory group was higher than iron deficiency anemia group (P<0.01), and there was no significance between different French-American-British classification systems subtype. TRIM28 expression was higher in non-M3 AML patients with a poor genetic prognosis stratified as moderate than in the good prognosis group, and TRIM28 expression was associated with NPM1 combined with the FLT3-ITD mutation, positively correlated with age, bone marrow blast, peripheral blood blast and white blood cell, negatively correlated with hemoglobin. In addition, interference TRIM28 greatly inhibited cell proliferation and promoted cell apoptosis. ConclusionThis study reveals that TRIM28 is highly expressed in non-M3 AML and associated with prognosis, and plays a key role in the proliferation and apoptosis of AML cells, suggesting that TRIM28 may serve as a novel therapeutic target for non-M3 AML.
3.Research advances in robot-assisted partial nephrectomy for anterior and posterior lip tumors of the kidney:focusing on postoperative complications
Yuanhao PEI ; Lulin MA ; Shuilong ZHAI ; Yimin WANG ; Zhang LIANG
Journal of Modern Urology 2026;31(4):376-381
Renal hilar tumors pose significant surgical challenges due to their proximity to major renal vessels and the collecting system. In robot-assisted partial nephrectomy, although both anterior and posterior lip tumors are considered renal hilar tumors, their operative difficulty and complication profiles differ markedly owing to distinct anatomical relationships and vascular adjacency. Anterior lip tumors, often involving tributaries of the renal vein, carry a relatively higher risk of intraoperative and postoperative bleeding. In contrast, posterior lip tumors, closer to the renal artery, are more likely to prolong warm ischemia time, thereby increasing the risk of postoperative renal impairment. Regarding urine leakage, although anterior lip tumors are theoretically closer to the collecting system and may pose a slightly elevated risk, precision reconstruction strategies—such as lip reconstruction based on sinus space anatomy—can effectively mitigate this risk. However, the specific difference in urine leakage risk between anterior and posterior lip tumors warrants further investigation. Both anterior and posterior lip tumors of the kidney can achieve low positive surgical margin rates in experienced centers. Complication risks are affected by multiple factors, including tumor anatomical complexity, warm ischemia time, and surgeon experience. Notably, R.E.N.A.L. score>8 is associated with significantly increased complication risks. Preoperative meticulous imaging evaluation, selection of an appropriate surgical approach based on tumor location, controlled warm ischemia time, and application of delicate suturing and reconstruction techniques are essential strategies to reduce complications.
4.Study on the mechanism of Buzhong Yiqi Decoction regulating macrophage polarization in mice with autoimmune thyroiditis
Lanting WANG ; Zhaohan ZHAI ; Shouxin JU ; Liang KONG ; Jie DING ; Yao XIAO ; Yiran CHEN ; Zhimin WANG
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;48(4):529-541
Objective:
To explore the mechanism of Buzhong Yiqi Decoction in modulating macrophage polarization and intervening in autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) mice.
Methods:
Using the random number table method, 48 SPF-grade NOD.H-2h4 mice were assigned to the normal, model, low-dose (4.10 g/kg), medium-dose (8.19 g/kg), high-dose group (16.38 g/kg) of Buzhong Yiqi Decoction, and selenium yeast tablet (0.026 mg/kg) groups, with eight mice in each group. All groups, except the normal group, were free to drink high iodine water (0.05% sodium iodide) to prepare AIT mouse models for 8 consecutive weeks. After the modeling was complete, each treatment group was orally administered with the corresponding medication, while the normal and model groups were orally administered with an equal volume of distilled water once a day for 8 consecutive weeks. High-performance liquid chromatography with an oscillometric refractive detector was used to analyze the content of Astragaloside Ⅳ in Buzhong Yiqi Decoction. Hematoxylin and eosin staining was used to observe the pathological morphology of mouse thyroid tissue. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect the levels of serum thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPO-Ab), thyroglobulin antibody (TgAb), interleukin (IL)-6, IL-10, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α). An immunofluorescence assay was used to detect the positive area percentage of M1 and M2 macrophages in mouse thyroid tissue. Flow cytometry assay was used to detect macrophage polarization in mouse spleen tissue. Real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR was used to detect the mRNA expression of nucleotide-binding domain leucine-rich repeat and pyrin domain-containing receptor 3 (NLRP3), nuclear factor kappa B inhibitory protein α (IκBα), and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) p65 in mouse spleen tissue. Western blotting was used to detect the expression of the phosphorylated IκBα (p-IκBα), phosphorylated NF-κB p65 (p-NF-κB p65), and NLRP3 protein in mouse spleen tissue.
Results:
The content of Astragaloside Ⅳ in Buzhong Yiqi Decoction was (7.09±0.06) g/L. Compared to the normal group, significant lymphocyte infiltration was observed in the thyroid tissue of mice in the model group. The levels of serum TPO-Ab, TgAb, IL-6, and TNF-α increased (P<0.05). The positive area percentage of M1 macrophages in thyroid tissue increased (P<0.05). The proportion of M1 macrophages and M1/M2 in spleen tissue increased (P<0.05). The relative expression levels of NF-κB p65 and NLRP3 mRNA in spleen tissue increased (P<0.05). The relative expression of p-IκBα, p-NF-κB p65, and NLRP3 proteins increased (P<0.05). Compared to the model group, the inflammation infiltration degree in the thyroid tissue of mice in each dose group of Buzhong Yiqi Decoction and selenium yeast tablet group was reduced, the serum TPO-Ab, TgAb, IL-6, TNF-α content was decreased, the spleen tissue M1/M2 was reduced, the expression of NF-κB p65 mRNA was reduced, and the relative expression levels of p-IκBα, p-NF-κB p65 protein were reduced (P<0.05). The Buzhong Yiqi Decoction high-dose and selenium yeast tablets groups showed an increase in IL-10 content, an increase in positive area percentage of M2 macrophages in thyroid tissue, an increase in M2 macrophages proportion in spleen tissue, and a decrease in NLRP3 mRNA and protein relative expression levels (P<0.05).
Conclusion
Buzhong Yiqi Decoction may regulate macrophage polarization by inhibiting the NF-κB/NLRP3 signaling pathway, thus improving the inflammatory damage in mice with AIT.
5.A multicenter study evaluating the efficacy of bronchial artery chemoembolization combined with anlotinib for advanced non-small cell lung cancer
Chao LIANG ; Hao LI ; Donglin KUANG ; Daqian HAN ; Jiacheng WANG ; Yanji ZHANG ; Yifan ZHAI ; Mengkun LIU ; Huibin LU ; Dechao JIAO ; Jianzhuang REN ; Shenghai LIANG ; Chenguang PANG ; Shiqi ZHOU ; Yanliang LI ; Xinwei HAN ; Yong WANG ; Xuhua DUAN
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2025;59(11):1293-1301
Objective:To compare the clinical efficacy and safety of bronchial artery chemoembolization (BACE) combined with anlotinib (BACE+A) versus BACE alone in patients with stage III-IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).Methods:A total of 94 patients with advanced NSCLC treated at six interventional centers between November 2020 and November 2021 were retrospectively enrolled. Patients were divided into the BACE+A group ( n=46) and the BACE alone group ( n=48) based on treatment regimen. Baseline and perioperative clinical data were collected and compared between the two groups. Treatment response was evaluated using the modified Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (mRECIST) at 1, 6, and 12 months after the first BACE procedure. Objective response rate (ORR), disease control rate (DCR), progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and treatment-related adverse events (AEs) were recorded. Kaplan-Meier survival curves were plotted to compare median OS and PFS between groups. Cox proportional hazards regression analysis was used to identify factors influencing OS and PFS. Results:The Kaplan-Meier analysis showed that the median OS was significantly longer in the BACE+A group (18.8 months, 95% CI 16.3-21.3) than in the BACE group (13.4 months, 95% CI 11.6-15.2) ( P=0.001). The median PFS was also significantly longer in the BACE+A group (9.0 months, 95% CI 7.3-10.7) compared to the BACE group (6.1 months, 95% CI 4.9-7.3) ( P=0.001). At 6 and 12 months post-first BACE, the ORR (43.5%, 40.0%) and DCR (89.1%, 83.3%) were significantly higher in the BACE+A group than in the BACE group (ORR: 20.8%, 14.8%; DCR: 66.7%, 59.3%) (all P<0.05). Multivariate Cox regression identified treatment with BACE+A ( HR=0.42, 95% CI 0.27-0.72, P=0.002), tumor stage ( HR=1.80, 95% CI 1.05-3.07, P=0.031), presence of pre-existing complications requiring intervention ( HR=2.72, 95% CI 1.65-4.50, P<0.001), and >2 BACE procedures ( HR=0.32, 95% CI 0.15-0.68, P=0.003) as independent factors influencing OS. Treatment with BACE+A ( HR=0.49, 95% CI 0.32-0.76, P=0.001), tumor stage ( HR=1.72, 95% CI 1.07-2.77, P=0.025), multi-arterial tumor blood supply ( HR=2.76, 95% CI 1.76-4.31, P<0.001), and>2 BACE procedures ( HR=0.40, 95% CI 0.22-0.71, P=0.002) were independent factors influencing PFS. There was no significant difference in BACE-related adverse events between the two groups (all P>0.05). Hypertension, fatigue, hand-foot syndrome, and anorexia were common anlotinib-specific adverse reactions in the combination group, but no grade 4 or higher adverse reactions were observed. Conclusions:BACE combined with anlotinib demonstrates superior efficacy compared to BACE alone in treating advanced NSCLC, significantly prolonging OS and PFS. The safety profile is manageable, with adverse events remaining within tolerable limits.
6.Impact of induction chemotherapy sensitivity on prognosis in locally advanced hypopharyngeal cancer: a single-center retrospective cohort study
Yujie SHEN ; Tian WANG ; Hongli GONG ; Changding HE ; Hao DING ; Changwen ZHAI ; Ming ZHANG ; Lei TAO ; Liang ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2025;60(10):1215-1222
Objective:To assess the impact of induction chemotherapy sensitivity on the prognosis and larynx preservation rates in patients with locally advanced hypopharyngeal cancer and to identify risk factors influencing induction chemotherapy sensitivity.Methods:This study included patients with locally advanced (stage III-IV) hypopharyngeal cancer who received induction chemotherapy as initial treatment at the Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University between August 2017 and September 2022. Based on the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1, enrolled patients were classified into the sensitive group and the resistant group according to their response to induction chemotherapy. Chi-square tests and Log-rank tests were used to compare the objective response rate (ORR), overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), and laryngeal preservation rate (LPR) between groups. Propensity score matching (PSM) was employed to accurately evaluate the impact of induction chemotherapy sensitivity on prognosis in real-world settings. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify risk factors for induction chemotherapy resistance in locally advanced hypopharyngeal cancer.Results:A total of 197 patients with locally advanced hypopharyngeal cancer who received induction chemotherapy as initial treatment were included in, comprising 195 males and 2 females, with ages ranging from 36 to 74 years. Among them, 155 patients (78.68%) were classified into the sensitive group and 42 patients (21.32%) into the resistant group. The overall response rate (ORR) of induction chemotherapy in this cohort was 78.68%, with a five-year OS rate of 63.7%. The sensitive group had significantly better OS (mOS 6.32 vs. 5.05 year), PFS (mPFS 5.71 vs. 3.09 year) and a significantly higher LPR (91.6% vs. 69.0%) ( P<0.05). After propensity score matching, all covariates were balanced between the two groups, and the sensitive group showed significant improvement in OS ( P<0.05), while, no significant difference was observed in PFS and LPR between the two groups. Logistic regression analysis revealed that risk factors for induction chemotherapy failure in locally advanced hypopharyngeal cancer included: smoking status ( OR [95% CI]=4.751 [1.887-11.961]), tumor location in the posterior pharyngeal wall ( OR [95% CI]=2.988 [1.264-7.063]), and cN2-3 stage ( OR [95% CI]=3.641 [1.109-11.954]) ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Induction chemotherapy sensitivity significantly affects the prognosis of locally advanced hypopharyngeal cancer, which is influenced by various risk factors, including smoking status, tumor sublocation, and clinical N stage.
7.Observation on difference of iron deposition in deep brain nuclei of systemic lupus erythematosus patients with different disease activity levels using quantitative susceptibility mapping
Zihao LEI ; Chao TAO ; Liang XU ; Haitao DIAO ; Jian ZHAI ; Yongmei YU
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2025;41(4):587-591
Objective To observe the difference of iron deposition in brain deep nuclei of systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE)patients with different disease activity levels using quantitative susceptibility mapping(QSM).Methods Fifty-four SLE patients were retrospectively enrolled and divided into moderate to severe activity group(score>9,n=25)and mild activity group(score≤9,n=29)according to SLE disease activity index(SLEDAI)score.Patients' general clinical data,as well as the mean QSM of bilateral head of caudate nuclei,putamina,globi pallidi,red nuclei,substantiae nigrae,dentate nuclei and thalami were compared between groups.Pearson or Spearman coefficients were performed to analyze correlations of the mean QSM of nuclei being significant different between groups and conventional clinical indicators.Then receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was drawn,and the area under the curve(AUC)was calculated to evaluate the efficacy of the mean QSM for distinguishing moderate to severe and mild activity SLE.Results Compared with mild activity group,moderate to severe activity group had higher serum ferritin,erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR),C reactive protein(CRP),anti-double stranded DNA(anti-dsDNA)antibody levels,also higher proportion of positive anti-ribosomal P protein(anti-P)antibodies,but lower complement C3 and C4 levels(all P<0.05).The mean QSM of bilateral putamina and thalami were significantly higher in moderate to severe activity group than in mild activity group(both P<0.05).The mean QSM of bilateral putamina was positively correlated with SLEDAI scores,ferritin levels and positivity of anti-P antibodies in SLE patients(with r or rs of 0.447,0.526 and 0.473,respectively,and all P<0.05).The AUC for distinguishing moderate to severe SLE and mild activity SLE based on the mean bilateral putamina QSM was 0.810.Conclusion There were significant differences of iron deposition in deep brain nuclei of SLE patients with moderate to severe and mild activity.The mean QSM of bilateral putamina could be used to distinguish SLE with moderate to severe activity and mild activity.
8.Analysis on the Willingness of Doctors in Beijing Public Hospitals to Open Clinics in Grassroots Communities and its lnfluencing Factors
Bo LÜ ; Xinyue SUN ; Xingmiao FENG ; Yu WANG ; Ziyan ZHAI ; Shuyu LIANG ; Kai MENG
Chinese Hospital Management 2025;45(4):35-40
Objective To analyze the willingness and influencing factors of doctors in Beijing public hospitals to set up clinics in the community,and to provide scientific basis for promoting quality health technicians to go down to the grassroots and realize hierarchical diagnosis and treatment.Methods Doctors from 6 specialized hospita ls and 3 general hospitals in Beijing were selected as subjects for questionnaire survey.By stratified sampling,a questionnaire survey was conducted on 518 doctors from 9 public hospitals in Beijing through stratified sampling method.Descriptive analysis,rank sum test and ordered logistic regression were used to explore doctors'willingness to open clinics and its influencing factors.Results In all survey respondents,212(40.93%)physicians were very or somewhat willing to open a clinic in the community,physicians with higher benefit perception,and greater willingness to publicize relevant policies were more willing to set up clinics.Conclusion Opening of clinics by doctors in public hospitals is affected by perceived benefits and willingness to advocate policies.It is suggested to further improve relevant systems and policies,reduce the risk of doctors opening clinics,and promote doctors in public hospitals to open clinics in communities,so as to realize the sinking of high-quality health human resources to the grassroots.
9.Research on the Constituent Elements of Patients'Sense of Gain Experience Based on Grounded Theory
Lieshen CHEN ; Qi ZENG ; Baofang LIANG ; Meiying LI ; Yuanyuan CHEN ; Ping XIA ; Lixiang ZHAI
Chinese Hospital Management 2025;(9):69-73
Objective To explore the constituent elements of patients'sense of gain experience and provide theoretical insights for improving patient satisfaction with healthcare services.Methods Purposive sampling and convenience sampling were employed to select 46 experts in health management from universities,hospitals,government agencies,and academic societies across China for semi-structured interviews.Qualitative analysis of the interview data was conducted using grounded theory.Results Through three-level coding,159 initial concepts,19 categories,7 main categories,and 2 core categories were identified.A conceptual framework for the constituent elements of patients'sense of gain experience was constructed,centered on two core dimensions:micro-level experience and macro-level acquisition.Conclusion The concept of"patients'sense of gain experience"enriches the theoretical framework of"sense of gain"and breaks through the unidimensional approach to evaluating medical service quality.Its enhancement requires collaborative efforts from multiple stakeholders,including medical institutions,governments,policymakers,and other actors.
10.Expression and significance of miR-223,bFGF and MCP-1 in patients with colostomy infection following rectal cancer surgery
Huifei ZHAI ; Jixia LIANG ; Jinjin WAN ; Fangjie CHEN
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(15):2300-2304
OBJECTIVE To investigate the expression and clinical significance of microRNA-223(miR-223),mono-cyte chemoattractant protein-1(MCP-1),and basic fibroblast growth factor(bFGF)in patients with colostomy infection after rectal cancer surgery.METHODS One hundred patients with rectal cancer who underwent surgery in Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital between Jun.2022 and Jun.2024 were chosen retrospectively and divided in-to an infection group(n=27)and a non-infection group(n=73)based on whether colostomy infection occurred within seven days after surgery.The etiological features of postoperative hospital-acquired infection were analyzed,and the differences in serum miR-223,bFGF,and MCP-1 levels between the infected and non-infected groups were detected.The receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was used to analyze the predictive values of ser-um miR-223,bFGF,and MCP-1 for postoperative colostomy infection.RESULTS A total of 30 pathogenic strains were isolated from 27 patients in the infection group,including 17 gram-negative bacteria(56.67%),11 gram-positive bacteria(36.67%),and 2 fungi(6.67%),with Escherichia coli being the most common.The serum lev-els of miR-223 and MCP-1 were higher in the infected group than those in the non-infected group,while bFGF was lower in the infected group(P<0.05).The ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the curve(AUC)for the combined detection of serum miR-223,bFGF,and MCP-1 was 0.944,with the sensitivity of 88.88%and spe-cificity of 94.52%.CONCLUSIONS Postoperative colostomy infection in rectal cancer patients is primarily caused by E.coli and is associated with changes in serum miR-223,bFGF and MCP-1 levels.Abnormally high expression of miR-223 and MCP-1 and abnormally low expression of bFGF can predict postoperative colostomy infection in rectal cancer,which can provide an important basis for clinical diagnosis of postoperative infections in the rectal cancer patients.


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