1.Response to Comments on “Pretreatment 68Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT to Predict the Response to Treatment With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Plus Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Patients With Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma”
Shao-Hao CHEN ; Xiao-Hui WU ; Qian-Ren-Shun QIU ; Shao-Ming CHEN ; Jie ZANG ; Jun-Ming ZHU ; Cheng-Long ZENG ; Wei-Bing MIAO ; Xue-Yi XUE ; Ning XU
Korean Journal of Radiology 2026;27(2):188-190
2.Expert consensus on the management of radiopharmaceuticals in medical institutions
Lu XIANG ; Long QIU ; Mingru ZHANG ; Shuai JIANG ; Wanyi CHEN ; Xiaoliang CHEN
China Pharmacy 2026;37(16):2073-2083
OBJECTIVE To formulate the Expert Consensus on the Management of Radiopharmaceuticals in Medical Institutions (hereinafter referred to as “the Consensus”), focusing on key aspects such as the procurement of radiopharmaceuticals, the management of self-made radiopharmaceutical preparations, standardized clinical application, and patient medication safety management, so as to provide a reference for improving the whole-process management of radiopharmaceuticals in medical institutions.METHODS The Consensus was initiated by the Chinese Society of Nuclear Medicine, the Clinical Pharmacy Professional Committee of the China Anti-Cancer Association, and the Committee of Integrative Oncology Pharmacy of the China Anti-Cancer Association. Organized by the consensus drafting group more than 90 experts from the fields of nuclear medicine, nuclear pharmacy, and pharmacy science across China were involved. The Consensus was developed through systematic review of relevant laws, regulations, policy documents, and existing experience in radiopharmaceutical management, followed by extensive discussion and deliberation to finalize the consensus. RESULTS &CONCLUSIONS The Consensus establishes 10 key points for whole-process management of radiopharmaceuticals in medical institutions, covering organizational management and personnel requirements, procurement, preparation, acceptance, storage, risk prevention and control during use, radiation protection, and waste disposal. The Consensus provides a reference for improving radiopharmaceutical management in medical institutions and for ensuring their efficacy and safety in clinical application.
3.Investigation and risk factor analysis of blindness and moderate to severe visual impairment among Han and Kazakh residents in Tacheng City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
Xiao LI ; Ye HE ; Mengran XIAO ; Guoqing LI ; Jing XU ; Jingjing WANG ; Huijuan QIU ; Linhong WANG ; Long SU
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2025;32(11):1606-1612
Objective:To analyze the prevalence and risk factors of blindness and moderate to severe visual impairment among Han and Kazakh residents aged 50 years and older in Tacheng City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.Methods:This study is a cross-sectional survey conducted using cluster random sampling from October 2015 to June 2018 in Emin County, Tacheng City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The study included individuals aged 50 years and older to survey blindness and moderate to severe visual impairment. Ophthalmological examinations combined with questionnaires were conducted to gather basic information. The data collected from the questionnaires included general demographic information and health conditions. The results of the eye examinations were used to diagnose a total of 12 risk factors including cataracts, glaucoma, pterygium, suspected glaucoma, glaucoma, and refractive errors. These risk factors were analyzed in relation to blindness and moderate to severe visual impairment. Univariate analysis was conducted first, followed by logistic regression to identify the significant factors.Results:A total of 2 114 patients were included in the final analysis, among which the prevalence of moderate to severe visual impairment was 18.54% (392/2 114), and the prevalence of blindness was 2.74% (58/2 114). Univariate analysis showed that blindness and moderate to severe visual impairment were associated with age ( χ2 = 32.97, P < 0.05), hypertension ( χ2 = 3.48, P < 0.05), age-related cataract ( χ2 = 17.43, P < 0.05), glaucoma ( χ2 = 3.90, P < 0.05), macular degeneration ( χ2 = 16.04, P < 0.05), diabetes ( χ2 = 3.09, P < 0.05), pterygium ( χ2 = 2.57, P < 0.05), and fundus arteriosclerosis ( χ2 = 2.31, P < 0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that moderate to severe visual impairment was correlated with age (50 to < 60 years: OR = 2.91, 95% CI: 0.44-13.45; 60 to < 70 years: OR = 3.52, 95% CI: 0.73-8.77; 70 to < 80 years: OR = 4.31, 95% CI: 0.85-8.96), ethnicity ( OR = 4.45, 95% CI: 0.56-5.95), sex ( OR = 0.47, 95% CI: 0.34-0.64), age-related cataract ( OR = 1.67, 95% CI: 1.05-2.65), glaucoma ( OR = 2.97, 95% CI: 1.67-5.30), and coronary heart disease ( OR = 2.56, P < 0.05). Blindness was correlated with age (70-79 years: OR = 1.54, 95% CI: 1.12-2.11), sex ( OR = 0.67, 95% CI: 0.34-0.64), glaucoma ( OR = 1.65, 95% CI: 0.42-6.49), diabetes ( OR = 2.05, 95% CI: 1.35-3.09), and coronary heart disease ( OR = 1.92, 95% CI: 1.07-3.43). Among these, age (70-79 years), glaucoma, diabetes, and coronary heart disease were identified as risk factors for blindness, while sex was observed as a protective factor against blindness in this region. Based on univariate and multivariate analyses as well as clinical practice, it was concluded that age (50 to < 60 years: OR = 4.42, 95% CI: 1.31-14.92; 60 to < 70 years: OR = 4.49, 95% CI: 1.70-11.84; 70 to < 80 years: OR = 3.19, 95% CI: 1.29-7.87), age-related cataract ( OR = 1.67, 95% CI: 1.05-2.65), and glaucoma ( OR = 2.97, 95% CI: 1.67-5.30) were identified as significant risk factors for moderate to severe visual impairment. Glaucoma ( OR = 1.65, 95% CI: 0.42-6.49) and diabetes ( OR = 2.05, 95% CI: 1.35-3.09) were identified as the main risk factors for blindness in this region (both P < 0.05). Conclusions:In Tacheng City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the prevalence rates of moderate to severe visual impairment and blindness among Han and Kazakh residents are relatively high. Age-related cataracts and glaucoma are the primary causes, while age and diabetes are the main risk factors.
4.Effects of amanita caojizong on apoptosis of mouse myocardial cells and expression of related factors Bcl-2 and Bax
Baining QIU ; Yuebing WANG ; Sijie WEI ; Wu LONG ; Rui WANG ; Lin MA ; Yanmei XI ; Xue TANG ; Puping LEI
Chinese Journal of Forensic Medicine 2025;40(2):168-171,180
Objective To investigate the effects of Amanita caojizong on cardiomyocyte apoptosis and the expression of apoptosis-related factors Bcl-2 and Bax,thereby providing experimental evidence for the prevention and treatment of Amanita caojizong poisoning.Methods Mouse cardiomyocytes(HL-1 cells)cultured in vitro were divided into an experimental group(treated with Amanita caojizong extract)and a control group(treated with PBS).After treatment with Amanita caojizong extract,apoptosis of HL-1 cells was observed using TUNEL staining,and the protein expression levels of Bax,Bcl-2,Caspase-3,and Cleaved Caspase-3 in HL-1 cardiomyocytes were detected by Western blot.Results Compared with the control group,the TUNEL staining showed significantly increased apoptotic fluorescence intensity in the Amanita caojizong extract-treated group.The protein expressions of Bax,Caspase-3,and Cleaved Caspase-3 in HL-1 cells in the Amanita caojizong-treated group were upregulated,while the expression of Bcl-2 was downregulated.Conclusion Amanita caojizong can promote apoptosis of mouse cardiomyocytes,and its mechanism may be associated with the Bcl-2/Bax pathway.
5.Investigation on ventilator use and management in secondary and tertiary medical institutions in Sichuan Province
Zheng-hua LIANG ; Si-mei WANG ; Qiu-yu LIU ; Jin-long XU ; Ze-fang LIU ; Dan WEN
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2025;46(3):75-80
Objective To investigate the current situation of the ventilator use and management in secondary and tertiary medical institutions in Sichuan Province to provide references for management and training of ventilator users.Methods A questionnaire survey involving in 235 nurses from 13 secondary and tertiary medical institutions in Sichuan Province was conducted in terms of general information of the respondents,pipeline connection and parameter setup of ventilators,cleaning,sterilization and maintenance of ventilators,identification and treatment of ventilator alarms and hospital-acquired infection prevention and control.Results The results showed 20.4%of the respondents were nurses from critical care departments,and 79.6%of the respondents underwent the training for using the ventilator in their department;91.9%of the respondents could conduct ventilator self-testing by connecting the simulated lungs after the ventilator was switched on;66.4%of the respondents indicated that the initial parameters of the ventilator were set by the doctor;60.9%of the respondents proved that the performance monitoring and routine maintenance of the ventilator were carried out by the nurse;63.4%of the respondents showed disposable lines were commonly used in the departments.There were 89.8%of the respondents said the daily sterilization and management of the ventilator were performed by the nurse;46.0%of the respondents expressed the external surface of the ventilator was disinfected mainly with gamma disinfectant wipes;44.7%of the respondents indicated the external surface of the ventilator was sterilized every day;48.5%of the respondents said the internal airway of the ventilator was disinfected;57.0%of the respondents proved the disinfection was conducted after the expiratory flow sensors were used by any patient.There were 74.5%of the respondents that had paid attention to the ventilator waveform,and by the ventilator waveform only 21.3%were correct in determining whether there was secretion or fluid in the circuit and 22.1%in clarifying whether there was air leakage in the circuit.There were 59.1%of the respondents indicated that the closed suction tube was replaced once every 24 h;71.1%of the respondents could perform airbag pressure monitoring by the special pressure gauge.Conclusion Most of the nurses from secondary and tertiary medical institutions in Sichuan Province can use ventilators correctly,who have problems in disinfection specifications,infection prevention and control or recognition of ventilation waveform.It's suggested the training be strengthened to enhance the clinical nursing staffs in ventilator management.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2025,46(3):75-80]
6.Research Status of Pharmacologic Action and Drug Delivery System of Bletilla Striata Polysaccharide
Miao LONG ; Jie HUANG ; Yinan QIU ; Yongqian FU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(7):2090-2100
Bletilla striata polysaccharide(BSP)exhibits a wide range of pharmacological activities,including antibacterial,antitumor,antioxidant,immunomodulatory,and wound healing-promoting effects.In drug delivery systems,BSP can significantly enhance therapeutic efficacy while reducing adverse side effects,showing great potential in the treatment of cancer,infectious diseases,and tissue regeneration.This review systematically collected and analyzed recent studies from domestic and international literature databases concerning the pharmacological effects of BSP and its applications in drug delivery systems.The pharmacological properties of BSP and the progress in BSP-based drug delivery system development are comprehensively summarized.Owing to its unique pharmacological activities and excellent biocompatibility,BSP has been increasingly utilized in drug delivery platforms,often synergizing with targeted delivery,controlled release systems,and tissue repair technologies,thereby offering innovative strategies for the treatment of complex diseases.
7.Formulation and Explanation of the Standard for Drug Quality Problems Handling
Jiadan YANG ; Yongqing CHEN ; Long MENG ; Jin LU ; Zilang LUO ; Feng QIU ; Jiancun ZHEN
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(5):708-711
Drug quality problems seriously threaten the life and health of patients,drug quality problems handling is an important part of pharmaceutical management in medical institutions,and strengthening the management of drug quality problems in medical institutions can provide a strong guarantee for drug safety of patients.This standard was compiled by the Pharmaceutical Affairs Commission of the Chinese Hospital Association,and the process included problems identification,framework development,manuscript writing,opinions gathering,expert argumentation and deliberation,and standards development.The standard regulates the basic requirements,coping strategies,quality control and continuous improvement of drug quality problems handling in medical institutions.This article elaborates on the methods and contents of formulating standards for drug quality problems handling,to pro-vide reference and inspiration for medical institutions to carry out drug quality problems handling.
8.Electron microscopic evaluation of pre-transplant biopsies from deceased donor kidneys and preliminary study on graft outcome
Yujie ZHOU ; Fangcheng ZHANG ; Tao QIU ; Zeya JIN ; Long ZHANG ; Zhongbao CHEN ; Yang GUAN ; Jiangqiao ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2025;46(7):497-503
Objective:To investigate the electron microscopic evaluation results of pre-transplant biopsies of deceased donor kidneys and the corresponding recovery of graft function in recipients after kidney transplantation.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data and donor kidney electron microscopy (EM) reports of 196 kidney transplant recipients who underwent pre-implantation kidney biopsies at Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University between October 2020 and June 2023. The ultrastructural pathological features assessed in the pre-transplant kidney biopsy included: the number of glomeruli, the presence of leukocytes and endothelial cells within the glomeruli, the arrangement of capillary loops, abnormalities in podocytes, mesangial cells, mesangial matrix and glomerular basement membrane (GBM), and multilayering of the peritubular capillary basement membrane. Referring to the Mayo Clinic/Renal Pathology Society Consensus Report on the pathological classification, diagnosis, and reporting of glomerulonephritis, the expert consensus on renal biopsy pathology reporting models, and the content of the 2019 Banff Transplant Pathology Meeting, a scoring system was established for ultrastructural pathology of donor kidneys. According to the scores, the recipients were divided into three groups: Group A (total score ≥ 8 points, 94 cases), Group B (total score between 6 and 8 points, 85 cases), and Group C (total score < 6 points, 17 cases). The serum creatinine, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and proteinuria at postoperative day 1, day 7, month 1, month 3, month 6, and year 1 were compared among the three groups.Results:Among the 196 donor kidneys, EM examination before transplantation showed the following findings: 19 cases (9.7%) had prominent leukocyte infiltration within the glomeruli, 8 cases (4.1%) had mild leukocyte infiltration, and the remaining 169 cases (86.2%) showed no obvious increase in glomerular leukocytes. Glomerular capillary loop collapse or narrowing was seen in 19 cases (9.7%). Endothelial cell proliferation was observed in 32 cases (16.3%). Homogeneous thickening of the GBM (400-900 nm) was present in 82 cases (41.8%). Foot process effacement ranged from partial to diffuse. Podocyte vacuolar degeneration was seen in 62 cases (32.1%), and podocyte swelling in 10 cases (5.1%). Electron-dense deposits in the mesangial area were observed in 9 cases (4.6%). Mild tubular epithelial swelling was present in 6 cases (3.1%). Only 22 cases (11.2%) showed no multilayering of the peritubular capillary basement membrane, while 174 cases (88.8%) showed 2 to 5 layers of multilayering. All donor glomeruli showed irregular capillary loop arrangement, and the renal interstitium showed scattered inflammatory infiltration and varying degrees of collagen fiber deposition. Group C had significantly higher qualitative proteinuria levels at day 7 and month 1 post-transplantation compared with Groups A and B ( P=0.036, 0.004). There were no statistically significant differences in other renal function indicators among the groups (all P>0.05). Conclusions:Pre-transplant electron microscopy of donor kidneys helps in accurately assessing donor kidney quality and identifying subtle pre-existing pathological changes. It can serve as a reference tool for predicting post-transplant functional recovery. Mild ultrastructural abnormalities in donor kidneys have a relatively controllable impact on long-term graft outcomes.
9.CMTM3 regulates proliferation and migration of glioblastoma U251 cells via the NF-κB signaling pathway
Lishi JIANG ; Wei TENG ; Wenjin QIU ; Yuanguo LING ; Xueping SHI ; Niya LONG ; Liangzhao CHU ; Jian LIU
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2025;47(2):136-148
Objective:To explore the effects and potential mechanisms of chemokine-like factor-like MARVEL transmembrane domain-containing Protein 3 (CMTM3) on the proliferation and migration of glioblastoma (GBM) cells.Methods:Using CMTM3 expression data from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Genotype-Tissue Expression (GTEx) databases, we analyzed the differential expression of CMTM3 in GBM tissues and its impact on the prognosis of GBM patients. Immunohistochemical staining and protein content determination of CMTM3 was performed on GBM and adjacent non-cancerous tissue samples from 11 GBM patients who underwent surgical treatment at the Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University between November 3, 2022 and March 15, 2023. Additionally, the expression of CMTM3 was validated in GBM cell lines U87, U251, LN229, and the human astrocyte (NHA) cell line using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and Western blot analyses. Stable cell lines with silenced and overexpressed CMTM3 (sh-CMTM3 group and OE-CMTM3 group) were constructed using U251 cells. The effect of CMTM3 expression on cell proliferation was assessed using the Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay. Flow cytometry was employed to examine the impact of CMTM3 expression on the cell cycle. Transwell assays were conducted to evaluate the influence of CMTM3 expression on cell migration. Bioinformatics analysis, Western blotting, NF-κB activation-nuclear translocation assays, and the NF-κB pathway inhibitor pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate ammonium (PDTC) were used to validate the effect of CMTM3 on the NF-κB pathway. Finally, a subcutaneous tumorigenesis assay in nude mice was performed to observe the impact of CMTM3 expression on the in vivo growth of U251 cells. Results:Bioinformatics analysis revealed that CMTM3 is highly expressed in GBM tissues. Patients with a high CMTM3 expression had lower overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) rates compared with those with a low CMTM3 expression (with P values of 0.010 and 0.032, respectively). Among the 11 GBM pathological specimens, 10 samples exhibited higher CMTM3 protein expression levels in the cancerous tissue compared with the adjacent non-cancerous tissue. The average CMTM3 protein expression in these samples was 0.44±0.09, significantly higher than that in the adjacent non-cancerous tissues (0.12±0.02, P<0.001). In one sample, the difference in CMTM3 protein expression between the cancerous and adjacent non-cancerous tissues was not statistically significant ( P=0.750).The RT-qPCR results showed that the mRNA expression level of CMTM3 in NHA cells was 1.0±0.1, whereas in GBM cells U87, LN229, and U251, the levels were 2.1±0.3, 3.4±0.5, and 3.7±0.8, respectively, all significantly higher than that in NHA cells (all P<0.01). Western blot results demonstrated that the protein expression levels of CMTM3 in GBM cells U87, LN229, and U251 were 1.5±0.2, 1.8±0.2, and 1.9±0.1, respectively, also higher than that in NHA cells (0.7±0.2, all P<0.01), with the highest level observed in U251 cells. The CCK-8 assay, Flow cytometry, and Transwell migration experiments indicated that cell viability was inhibited in the sh-CMTM3 group, with an increase in the proportion of cells in the G 0/G 1 phase ( P<0.01) and a decrease in the S phase ( P<0.01), and the number of migrated cells was 233.6±35.5, lower than that in the sh-NC group ( P<0.001). Conversely, the OE-CMTM3 group showed enhanced cell viability, a reduction in the proportion of cells in the G 0/G 1 phase ( P<0.01), and an increase in the S phase ( P<0.01), and the number of migrated cells was 1212.0±20.8, higher than that in the OE-NC group ( P<0.001). However, in the OE-CMTM3+PDTC group, cell viability, cell cycle distribution (G 1, S, and G 2 phases), and cell migration numbers showed no significant changes (all P>0.05). Western blot analysis and NF-κB activation-nuclear translocation assay results indicated that in the sh-CMTM3 group, the p-p65/p65 ratio was 0.51±0.04 and the p-IκBα/IκBα ratio was 0.39±0.03, both lower than those in the sh-NC group (both P<0.01). The cytoplasmic staining rate was (49.29±1.98)%, higher than that in the sh-NC group ( P<0.01). In the OE-CMTM3 group, the p-p65/p65 ratio was 2.27±0.10 and the p-IκBα/IκBα ratio was 2.14±0.15, both higher than those in the OE-NC group (both P<0.01). The cytoplasmic staining rate was (18.96±1.44)%, lower than that in the OE-NC group ( P<0.01). In the OE-CMTM3+PDTC group, there were no significant differences in the p-p65/p65 ratio, p-IκBα/IκBα ratio, and cytoplasmic staining rate compared with the OE-NC group (all P>0.05). The subcutaneous tumorigenesis assay in nude mice showed that the tumor volume in the sh-CMTM3 group was (408.9±96.2) mm3, smaller than that in the sh-NC group ( P=0.003). The tumor volume in the OE-CMTM3 group was (1 514.5±251.5) mm3, larger than that in the OE-NC group ( P=0.005). Conclusions:In GBM, CMTM3 is highly expressed and negatively correlated with both OS and DFS of patients. CMTM3 regulates the proliferation and migration abilities of U251 cells through the NF-κB signaling pathway.
10.Study on toxicity and mechanism of Epimedium sagittatum(Sieb.et Zucc.)Maxim based on"serum toxicology"
Rong SHEN ; Jiang-jie LONG ; Yu-tong DONG ; Hao-ran HUYAN ; Li-zhen QIU ; Kun ZHOU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(12):2348-2353
Aim To evaluate the toxicity and mecha-nism of Epimedium sagittatum(Sieb.et Zucc.)Maxim aqueous extract(ESMAE)on HepaRG cells based on serum toxicology.Methods MTT assay was used to detect the activity of HepaRG cells after treatment with the serum containing ESMAE from SD rats.Western blot was used to detect the effects of the serum contai-ning drug on the expression of endoplasmic reticulum stress-related proteins(PERK,eIF-2α,ATF-4,GRP78,CHOP)and pyroptosis related proteins(NL-RP1,caspase-1,cleaved caspase-1,GSDMD,GSDMD-N).MTT assay was used to detect the activity of Hep-aRG cells after treatment with the liver homogenate containing ESMAE from SD rats.Results Twenty percent serum containing drug significantly decreased the viability of HepaRG cells,with the cells exhibiting swelling,rupture,and vesicle-like pyroptosis.The ex-pression levels of endoplasmic reticulum stress-related proteins PERK,eIF-2α,ATF-4,GRP78,and CHOP significantly increased.The expression levels of pro-teins involved in the NLRP1-mediated classical pyrop-tosis pathway were significantly increased.Finally the liver homogenate containing drug decreased the cell ac-tivity,and cells exhibited swelling,rupture,and vesicle-like pyroptosis.Conclusions After administration of ESMAE,the serum containing drug and the liver ho-mogenate containing drug of rats show toxicity to Hep-aRG cells,and can induce endoplasmic reticulum stress and activate the NLRP1/caspase-1/GSDMD pyroptosis pathway in HepaRG cells.

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