1.The application of artificial intelligence technology in the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer
Lingyun LIU ; Tianhao XIE ; Yan FU ; Xiaoshi JIN ; Sining HA ; Yang LIU ; Xiaoshuang LIU ; Qingxu MENG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2025;34(5):1018-1026
The incidence of thyroid cancer has been increasing,and early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for improving patient prognosis.With the advancement of artificial intelligence(AI)technology,significant progress has been made in its application in the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer.AI technology has notably enhanced the diagnostic accuracy of thyroid cancer.By optimizing imaging examinations such as ultrasound and CT scans,it can more precisely identify malignant features of thyroid nodules.In fine-needle aspiration biopsy,the integration of AI with genetic testing technologies has improved both the accuracy and efficiency of diagnosis.In terms of treatment,AI assists in intraoperative functional preservation,reducing the risk of surgical trauma.For instance,it can accurately identify the locations of the recurrent laryngeal nerve and parathyroid glands.Additionally,AI is capable of predicting the efficacy of 131I treatment and the risk of complications,thereby guiding postoperative follow-up and management.The core strength of AI technology lies in its powerful data processing and analytical capabilities,enabling it to uncover latent patterns within data and provide a scientific basis for treatment decision-making.Looking ahead,with continuous technological advancements,AI is expected to propel the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer towards greater intelligence and precision.However,challenges such as data privacy and algorithm transparency need to be addressed.This article provides a review of the research progress of AI technology in the fields of diagnosis,treatment,and prognosis prediction of thyroid cancer,explores the current strengths and weaknesses of AI technology,and looks forward to its future development directions while acknowledging challenges like data privacy and algorithm transparency.
2.A case report of neonatal pseudoaldosteronism caused by NR3C2 gene mutation
Junhe LI ; Rui ZHANG ; Qingxu LIU ; Sumin SUI
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2025;45(7):934-938
Pseudohypoaldosteronism type Ⅰ(PHA Ⅰ)is a rare inherited disease,mainly caused by the deficiency of the aldosterone receptor or by reduced or absent binding between aldosterone and its receptor.It typically manifests as neonatal hyponatremia,hyperkalaemia,metabolic acidosis,accompanied by dehydration,vomiting,weight loss,and even shock.PHA Ⅰ is classified into renal-type with mutations in the salt corticosteroid receptor and multi-organ with mutations in any of the three subunits of the epithelial sodium channel(α,β or γ).The renal-type,which is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner,is caused by mutations in the aldosterone receptor with an isolated nephrogenic salt-loss syndrome,and the clinical symptoms are milder compared with those of the multi-organ type,which may improve with age.However,severity varies among individuals depending on the degree of salt loss,and if not treated in time,it may lead to shock due to repeated dehydration or even cardiac arrest due to high potassium.Currently,domestic studies have found that the human salt corticosteroid receptor is encoded by the NR3C2 gene,which is located between the regions of 4q31.1 and 4q31.2.This case reports a child with nephrogenic PHA Ⅰ due to a new-onset variant of the NR3C2(4q31.22)gene,who had chromosomal anomalies in the fetus and demonstrated high blood pressure,high blood potassium and low sodium after birth.The diagnosis of renal neonatal PHA Ⅰ was confirmed by the presence of a microdeletion of NR3C2 gene(4q31.22 region)in the child,which was demonstrated by a genome-wide chromosomal assay and accompanied by a significant elevation of the plasma aldosterone level(>2 000 pg/mL),and by the presence of a microdeletion of NR3C2 gene(4q31.22 region)in the child.Electrolyte disorders were corrected after oral administration of concentrated sodium chloride,and the condition remained stable at the 1-month follow-up.
3.A case report of neonatal pseudoaldosteronism caused by NR3C2 gene mutation
Junhe LI ; Rui ZHANG ; Qingxu LIU ; Sumin SUI
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2025;45(7):934-938
Pseudohypoaldosteronism type Ⅰ(PHA Ⅰ)is a rare inherited disease,mainly caused by the deficiency of the aldosterone receptor or by reduced or absent binding between aldosterone and its receptor.It typically manifests as neonatal hyponatremia,hyperkalaemia,metabolic acidosis,accompanied by dehydration,vomiting,weight loss,and even shock.PHA Ⅰ is classified into renal-type with mutations in the salt corticosteroid receptor and multi-organ with mutations in any of the three subunits of the epithelial sodium channel(α,β or γ).The renal-type,which is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner,is caused by mutations in the aldosterone receptor with an isolated nephrogenic salt-loss syndrome,and the clinical symptoms are milder compared with those of the multi-organ type,which may improve with age.However,severity varies among individuals depending on the degree of salt loss,and if not treated in time,it may lead to shock due to repeated dehydration or even cardiac arrest due to high potassium.Currently,domestic studies have found that the human salt corticosteroid receptor is encoded by the NR3C2 gene,which is located between the regions of 4q31.1 and 4q31.2.This case reports a child with nephrogenic PHA Ⅰ due to a new-onset variant of the NR3C2(4q31.22)gene,who had chromosomal anomalies in the fetus and demonstrated high blood pressure,high blood potassium and low sodium after birth.The diagnosis of renal neonatal PHA Ⅰ was confirmed by the presence of a microdeletion of NR3C2 gene(4q31.22 region)in the child,which was demonstrated by a genome-wide chromosomal assay and accompanied by a significant elevation of the plasma aldosterone level(>2 000 pg/mL),and by the presence of a microdeletion of NR3C2 gene(4q31.22 region)in the child.Electrolyte disorders were corrected after oral administration of concentrated sodium chloride,and the condition remained stable at the 1-month follow-up.
4.The application of artificial intelligence technology in the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer
Lingyun LIU ; Tianhao XIE ; Yan FU ; Xiaoshi JIN ; Sining HA ; Yang LIU ; Xiaoshuang LIU ; Qingxu MENG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2025;34(5):1018-1026
The incidence of thyroid cancer has been increasing,and early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for improving patient prognosis.With the advancement of artificial intelligence(AI)technology,significant progress has been made in its application in the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer.AI technology has notably enhanced the diagnostic accuracy of thyroid cancer.By optimizing imaging examinations such as ultrasound and CT scans,it can more precisely identify malignant features of thyroid nodules.In fine-needle aspiration biopsy,the integration of AI with genetic testing technologies has improved both the accuracy and efficiency of diagnosis.In terms of treatment,AI assists in intraoperative functional preservation,reducing the risk of surgical trauma.For instance,it can accurately identify the locations of the recurrent laryngeal nerve and parathyroid glands.Additionally,AI is capable of predicting the efficacy of 131I treatment and the risk of complications,thereby guiding postoperative follow-up and management.The core strength of AI technology lies in its powerful data processing and analytical capabilities,enabling it to uncover latent patterns within data and provide a scientific basis for treatment decision-making.Looking ahead,with continuous technological advancements,AI is expected to propel the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer towards greater intelligence and precision.However,challenges such as data privacy and algorithm transparency need to be addressed.This article provides a review of the research progress of AI technology in the fields of diagnosis,treatment,and prognosis prediction of thyroid cancer,explores the current strengths and weaknesses of AI technology,and looks forward to its future development directions while acknowledging challenges like data privacy and algorithm transparency.
5.The biological mechanism and clinical application of boron neutron capture therapy
Pengxiang CHEN ; Qingxu SONG ; Bo CHENG ; Yuchen LIU ; Tianyu LIU ; Yufeng CHENG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2023;43(10):845-850
Boron neutron capture therapy(BNCT), a promising radiotherapy, belongs to precision treatment for cancers. BNCT can accurately kill cancer cells and protect normal cells at the same time relying on 10B compounds with high efficacy. The research about developing new 10B compounds is in progress, and novel and efficient 10B compounds are emerging, which greatly facilitate broadening the advantages and efficacy of BNCT. Considering the mixed rays generated from the BNCT process, its biological effects on tumor cells are relatively complex, and related studies are still lacking. The molecular mechanisms underlying BNCT need to be elucidated further. BNCT has been applied in the treatment of malignant brain tumors, head and neck cancers, and malignant melanoma with favorable curative effects. This review mainly focuses on the development of 10B compounds, biological mechanisms, potential advantages, and clinical applications.
6.Influence of nonylphenol on cytoactive and the expression of G protein-coupled estrogen receptor in human colon cancer SW480 cells
Qingxu YANG ; Xiu LIU ; Tao ZHANG ; Weiwei NING ; Jie ZHANG ; Ming XIE
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2022;21(6):802-808
Objective:To investigate the influence of nonylphenol (NP) on cytoactive and the expression of G protein-coupled estrogen receptor 30 (GPR30) in human colon cancer SW480 cells.Methods:The experimental study was conducted. The human colon cancer SW480 cells were cultured in vitro. The influence of NP on proliferation, cell cycle, apoptosis and the expression of GPR30 in human colon cancer SW480 cells were analyzed by cell proliferation, cell cycle detection, cell apoptosis and gene expression and protein expression experiments. Cell grouping: SW480 cells cultured with medium were set as the control group, cultured with medium+1×10 ?8 mol/L estradiol were set as the estradiol group, cultured with medium+1×10 ?8 mol/L NP were set as the NP group, cultured with medium+1×10 ?8 mol/L NP+1×10 ?7 mol/L GPR30 specific antagonist G15 were set as the NP+G15 group, respectively. Observation indicators: (1) proliferation index of human colon cancer SW480 cells in the 4 groups; (2) cycle proportion of human colon cancer SW480 cells in the 4 groups; (3) apoptosis index of human colon cancer SW480 cells in the 4 groups; (4) GPR30 messenger RNA(mRNA) expression of human colon cancer SW480 cells in the 4 groups; (5) GPR30 protein expression of human colon cancer SW480 cells in the 4 groups. Measurement data with normal distribution were represented as Mean± SD and one way ANOVA was used for comparison between groups. The least significant difference method was used to test the pairwise comparison. Results:(1) Proliferation index of human colon cancer SW480 cells in the 4 groups. Results of the cell proliferation experiments showed that the proliferation indexes of human colon cancer SW480 cells in the control group, the estradiol group, the NP group and the NP+G15 group were 100.00±0.00, 89.19±4.86, 148.96±6.04 and 120.40±3.39, respectively, showing a significant difference among the 4 groups ( F=21.45, P<0.05). There was a significant difference between the control group and the NP group ( P<0.05), and there was no significant difference between the control group and the estradiol group, between the control group and the NP+G15 group ( P>0.05). (2) Cycle proportion of human colon cancer SW480 cells in the 4 groups. Results of the cell cycle detection experiments showed that the proportions of human colon cancer SW480 cells in the S phase of the cell cycles in the control group, the estradiol group, the NP group and the NP+G15 group were 39.96%±2.02%, 36.67%±0.62%, 43.85%±1.02% and 38.29%±1.42%, respectively, showing a significant difference among the 4 groups ( F=10.08, P<0.05). There were significant differences between the control group and the estradiol group, between the control group and the NP group ( P<0.05), and there was no significant difference between the control group and the NP+G15 group ( P>0.05). (3) Apoptosis index of human colon cancer SW480 cells in the 4 groups. Results of the cell apoptosis experiments showed that the apoptosis indexes of human colon cancer SW480 cells in the control group, the estradiol group, the NP group and the NP+G15 group were 1.67±0.18, 4.80±0.31, 0.75±0.11 and 2.20±0.19, respectively, showing a significant difference among the 4 groups ( F=136.79, P<0.05). There were significant differences between the control group and the estradiol group, between the control group and the NP group ( P<0.05), and there was no significant difference between the control group and the NP+G15 group ( P>0.05). (4) GPR30 mRNA expression of human colon cancer SW480 cells in the 4 groups. Results of quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction detection showed that the relative expression rates of GPR30 mRNA in human colon cancer SW480 cells of the control group, the estradiol group, the NP group and the NP+G15 group were 1.00±0.00, 0.86±0.05, 1.89±0.27 and 0.64±0.12, respectively, showing a significant difference among the 4 groups ( F=26.61, P<0.05). There were significant differences between the control group and the NP group, between the control group and the NP+G15 group ( P<0.05), and there was no significant difference between the control group and the estradiol group ( P>0.05). (5) GPR30 protein expression human colon cancer SW480 cells in the 4 groups. Results of Western blot detection showed that the relative expression rates of GPR30 protein in human colon cancer SW480 cells of the control group, the estradiol group, the NP group and the NP+G15 group were 1.83±0.16, 1.68±0.15, 3.10±0.30 and 1.26±0.11, respectively, showing a significant difference among the 4 groups ( F=34.05, P<0.05). There were significant differences between the control group and the NP group, between the control group and the NP+G15 group ( P<0.05), and there was no significant difference between the control group and the estradiol group ( P>0.05). Conclusion:Low dose of NP can increase the proliferation index and the proportion of cells in the S phase of the cell cycles, decrease the apoptosis index, and promote the mRNA and protein expression of GPR30 in human colon cancer SW480 cells.
7.CT angiography in the evaluation of the risk of pulmonary embolism in patients with iliac vein compression syndrome and acute iliofemoral vein thrombosis
Zhanguo SUN ; Detao DING ; Qingxu LIU ; Yueqin CHEN ; Zhiying QI
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2021;55(11):1161-1166
Objective:To evaluate the risk and influencing factors of pulmonary embolism in patients with iliac vein compression syndrome (IVCS) and acute iliofemoral vein thrombosis by CT pulmonary angiography combined with CT venography of inferior vena cava.Methods:The data of 166 patients with acute left iliofemoral vein thrombosis diagnosed in the Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University from July 2016 to June 2020 were analyzed retrospectively. All patients underwent one-stop CT pulmonary angiography combined with inferior vena cava CT venography. The patients were divided into IVCS group (101 cases) and non-IVCS group (65 cases) according to the presence or absence of IVCS. The general data of the patients, the stenosis rate of left common iliac vein, the presence of inferior vena cava floating thrombosis, the presence of large pelvic collateral veins, the detection of pulmonary embolism and the pulmonary artery obstruction index of the two groups were compared, and multivariate logistic regression and multiple linear regression were used to analyze the influencing factors of the incidence and severity of pulmonary embolism in IVCS group.Results:There were significant differences in the stenosis rate of left common iliac vein [(68±8)% vs (25±14)%, t=-25.300, P<0.001], the incidence of inferior vena cava floating thrombosis [25/101, 31/65, χ2 =9.310, P=0.002], the length of inferior vena cava floating thrombosis [17.2 (10.9, 27.8)mm vs 27.4 (20.1, 55.9) mm, Z=-2.316, P=0.021], the incidence of pulmonary embolism (43/101 vs 41/65, χ2 =6.651, P=0.010) and the pulmonary artery obstruction index [(10.0% (5.0%, 17.5%) vs 22.5% (10.0%, 30.0%), Z=-3.490, P<0.001] between IVCS group and non-IVCS group. In the IVCS group, multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that the stenosis rate of left common iliac vein [β=-1.964, OR(95%CI) 0.140(0.031-0.638), P=0.011] and inferior vena cava floating thrombosis [β=1.212, OR(95%CI) 3.360(1.566-7.209), P=0.002] was independent factors for the occurrence of pulmonary embolism. Multiple linear regression showed that the influence of inferior vena cava floating thrombosis on the pulmonary artery obstruction index was statistically significant (b=0.352, t=2.410, P=0.021). Conclusion:The incidence and severity of pulmonary embolism in patients with IVCS and acute left iliofemoral vein thrombosis are lower than those without IVCS, and the presence or absence of inferior vena cava floating thrombosis is an important factor affecting the severity of pulmonary embolism.
8.Silencing lncRNA HOTTIP affects radiosensitivity of non-small cell lung cancer cell lines by up-regulating miR-663a
Shaoxian WEI ; Rui NIU ; Hailin YANG ; Xia LI ; Qingxu WANG ; Jun LIU ; Yongqiang HU
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2020;29(7):563-568
Objective:To investigate the effect of lncRNA HOTTIP on the radiosensitivity of four non-small cell lung cancer cell lines cultured in vitro by regulating the expression of miR-663a. Methods:Four non-small cell lung cancer cell lines (H838, H157, A549, and H1299) were irradiated with different radiation intensities (0, 2, 4, 6, and 8 Gy). Cell survival was detected by colony formation assay. The expression levels of HOTTIP and miR-663a were detected by qRT-PCR. A549 and H1299 cells were selected for the subsequent experiment. After silencing HOTTIP and/or over-expressing miR-663a, cell survival was detected by colony formation assay. Cell apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry. The expression levels of Cleaved caspase-3, Cleaved PARP andγ-H 2AX were quantitatively measured by Western blot. The targeting relationship between HOTTIP and miR-663a was vefiried by dual luciferase reporter assay and qRT-PCR. Results:The expression of HOTTIP was up-regulated, whereas that of miR-663a was down-regulated in the radiation-resistant H157, A549 and H1299 cells. Silencing HOTTIP or over-expressing miR-663a inhibited the survival of A549 and H1299 cells (radiosensitization ratios were 1.562 and 1.507, respectively), promoted the expression of Cleaved caspase-3, Cleaved PARP and γ-H 2AX, and accelerated cell apoptosis induced by radiation exposure. miR-663a was a target gene of HOTTIP, and HOTTIP negatively regulated the expression of miR-663a. The inhibition of miR-663a reversed the effect of silencing HOTTIP on the radiosensitivity of non-small cell lung cancer cells. Conclusion:Silencing HOTTIP can suppress the survival of non-small cell lung cancer cells and promotes cell apoptosis by up-regulating the expression of miR-663a, thereby enhancing the radiosensitivity of non-small cell lung cancer cell lines.
9.HPLC specific chromatograms of Xingnaojing injection.
Li-Xin YANG ; Wei-Hong FENG ; Bo-Hou XIA ; Li-Mei LIN ; Wei-Wei LIU ; Wan-Qing MIAO ; Guo-Feng GAN ; Ji-Gao ZOU ; Chun LI
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2016;41(9):1640-1645
To establish and analyze the HPLC specific chromatograms of Xingnaojing injection manufactured by different factories. The separation was performed on a Thermo BDS Hypersil C₁₈ column (4.6 mm×250 mm, 5 μm), with the mobile phase consisting of acetonitrile-0.02% formic acid aqueous solution for gradient elution. The flow rate was 1.0 mL•min⁻¹, and the column temperature was 35 ℃. The detection wavelength was set at 254 nm, and the sample size was 20 μL. Eleven chromatographic peaks were identified as characteristic peaks of HPLC specific chromatograms of Xingnaojing injection, after analyzing 29 batches of Xingnaojing injection samples. Compared with the reference substances, seven of them were identified as eucarvone, camphor, curcumenone, curcumenol, curdione, curzerenone and germacrone, respectively. HPLC specific chromatograms of Xingnaojing injection manufactured by three factories could be easily classified into three categories after investigation with computer-aided similarity evaluation system combined with principal component analysis. The established HPLC specific chromatograms provide a basis for scientific evaluation and effective control of the quality of Xingnaojing injection.
10.Clinical significance of monitoring bone turnover markers changes before and after growth hormone treatment of prepubertal children with idiopathic short stature
Fei WANG ; Zhiying ZHU ; Qingxu LIU ; Jing XU ; Pin LI
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2016;31(20):1541-1545
Objective To detect the levels and study the clinical significance of serum procollagen type Ⅰ amino-terminal propeptide (PINP) and β-C-telopeptides of type Ⅰ collagen (β-CTX) as bone turnover markers in recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) treatment of prepuberty idiopathic short stature (ISS) children.Methods Forty patients of ISS (18 boys and 22 girls) had been collected and treated with GH 0.15 IU/(kg · d) injection every night.Serum levels of PINP,β-CTX,insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) and insulin-like growth factor binding protein 3 (IGFBP3) were measured by electrochemiluminescence immunoassay in ISS before treatment and after 3,6 months,and they were also measured in 50 healthy children of the healthy control group,and the height,weight,body mass index,height standard difference score (HtSDS),bone age and growth rate were recorded.Results (1) In ISS group,the serum level of PINP[(479.51 ± 134.61) μg/L] was lower than that of the healthy control group [(651.31 ± 212.41) μg/L],the level of β-CTX[(0.84 ± 0.33) μg/L] was higher than that of the healthy control group [(0.50 ± 0.15) μg/L].The differences were statistically significant (t =2.276,-2.709,all P < 0.05).(2) The serum levels of PINP and β-CTX had no significant difference in 18 boys and 22 girls before and after GH treatment (P>0.05) of ISS.After 3 months of GH treatment,the serum levels of PINP[(736.15 ± 156.59) μg/L] and β-CTX [(1.08 ± 0.27) μg/L] were higher than those before treatment in 40 cases,and the difference was statistically significant (t =4.736,2.497,all P < 0.05),as the increase of PINP was particularly significant.HtSDS (-2.95 ±0.43),compared with before treatment (-2.69 ± 0.58),was significantly different (t =2.714,P < 0.05).However,after 6 months of GH treatment,the levels of PINP[(860.90 ±254.59) μg/L] and β-CTX[(0.94 ±0.32) μg/L] increased slowly (t =1.366,-0.831,all P > 0.05).HtSDS (-2.51 ± 0.54) showed no significant difference (t =1.609,P > 0.05) compared with 3 months of treatment.(3) The serum level of PINP was positively correlated with IGF-1 and IGFBP3 (r =0.636,0.673,all P < 0.05),and there was no correlation with β-CTX (r =0.336,P >0.05).PINP and β-CTX had significant correlation with HtSDS (r =0.655,0.782,all P < 0.05).Conclusions The serum PINP and β-CTX as bone turnover markers in serum can be used as one of the early supplementary indicators to predict GH response of ISS.

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