1.Analysis of specific risks and long-term toxicities of BCR-ABL1 TKIs in pediatric patients with hematological malignancies
Luping WEN ; Fan XIA ; Ziqiong LIAO ; Benjie ZHOU ; Hui CHEN
China Pharmacy 2026;37(8):1050-1055
OBJECTIVE To analyze the specific risks and long-term toxicities of four BCR-ABL1 tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs)(imatinib, dasatinib, nilotinib, and bosutinib) in pediatric patients with hematological malignancies. METHODS Adverse drug event (ADE) reports submitted to the the United States FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) from January 2012 to December 2024, with imatinib, dasatinib, nilotinib, and bosutinib as the primary suspect drugs, were collected. Data mining was performed using the reporting odds ratio method and proportional reporting ratio method. ADE terms were classified and summarized by system organ class (SOC) and preferred term (PT) according to the Medical Dictionary for Drug Regulatory Activities (MedDRA, version 26.0). Meanwhile, the ADE reports were divided by age into the adult group (≥18 years) and the pediatric group (<18 years) to compare the differences in ADE between the two groups. RESULTS A total of 1 512 pediatric ADE reports were included: 993 for imatinib, 391 for dasatinib, 112 for nilotinib, and 16 for bosutinib. Among the reported ADEs, the patients were mainly aged 12-<18 years; the reports mainly originated from the United States, France, and Japan; and the primary indications were chronic myeloid leukemia and acute lymphoblastic leukemia. A total of 5 256 ADE signals were mined, among which 235 were positive signals, involving 1 103 PT across 27 SOC. The top five PT ranked by the number of positive signals were nausea, febrile neutropenia, abdominal pain, neutropenia, and anemia. The top two SOC were general disorders and administration site conditions, and gastrointestinal disorders. Compared with the adult group, the pediatric group had relatively higher proportions of events related to infections and infestations as well as blood and lymphatic system disorders. Pediatric long-term toxicity signals primarily included growth retardation, accompanied by signals related to endocrine system abnormalities and bone metabolism abnormalities. Specific signals included imatinib-associated septic shock, dasatinib-associated chylothorax, and nilotinib-associated electrocardiographic QT interval prolongation. CONCLUSIONS When pediatric patients use BCR-ABL1 TKIs, priority monitoring of infection risk and hematologic parameters is required, along with long-term follow-up of height, endocrine, and bone metabolism parameters. Targeted screening and management of drug-specific signals should be performed to ensure the long-term safety of pediatric medication.
2.Study on the mechanism of Euphorbia hirta L.-derived exosome-like nanovesicles regulating Nrf2/HO-1/NQO1 pathway to improve acetaminophen-induced liver injury
Yanyu WANG ; Lei CHEN ; Renjie LIU ; Shijian XIANG ; Benjie ZHOU
China Pharmacy 2026;37(9):1134-1140
OBJECTIVE To investigate the ameliorative effect and mechanism of Euphorbia hirta L.-derived exosome-like nanovesicles(Eh-ENVs) on acetaminophen (APAP)-induced liver injury based on the nuclear factor erythroid 2 related factor 2 (Nrf2)/heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1)/NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1) pathway. METHODS The safety of Eh-ENVs was evaluated by examining their effects on the viability of RAW264.7 and AML12 cells, as well as serum liver and kidney function indicators and histopathology of liver, lung, and other tissues in normal mice. A lipopolysaccharide (1 μg/mL)-induced RAW264.7 cell inflammation model was constructed to investigate the effects of 10 and 20 μg/mL Eh-ENVs on the mRNA expression of inflammatory factors and reactive oxygen species (ROS) level in model cells, and the uptake efficiency of Eh-ENVs by RAW264.7 cells was also examined. An APAP-induced liver injury mouse model was established to investigate the effects of 4 mg/kg Eh-ENVs on serum liver function indicators, liver histopathology, mRNA expression of inflammatory factors, malondialdehyde (MDA) level, superoxide dismutase (SOD) level, and mRNA and protein expressions related to the Nrf2/HO-1/NQO1 pathway in liver tissue of model mice. RESULTS In vitro results showed that Eh-ENVs had no inhibitory effect on the proliferation of RAW264.7 and AML12 cells;Eh-ENVs could be efficiently taken up by RAW264.7 cells and significantly reduced the mRNA expression of interleukin-1β (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and ROS level in cells ( P <0.05). In vivo results showed that 4 mg/kg Eh-ENVs had no obvious toxic side effects on normal mice,could significantly decrease the serum alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST) levels in model mice ( P <0.05),upregulated/increased the mRNA expressions of IL-10, as well as the mRNA and protein expressions of Nrf2, HO-1, and NQO1, and SOD level in liver tissue ( P <0.05), and down-regulated/decreased the mRNA expression of TNF-α, IL-1β and MDA level in liver tissue ( P <0.05). CONCLUSIONS Eh-ENVs may activate the Nrf2/HO-1/NQO1 pathway to inhibit inflammatory response and alleviate oxidative stress, thereby improving APAP-induced liver injury.
3.Establishment and application of a determination method for plasma concentrations of venetoclax,busulfan and voriconazole in patients with acute myeloid leukemia
Zhenhua ZHANG ; Mengru ZHANG ; Aoxiang GUO ; Hui CHEN ; Shijian XIANG ; Benjie ZHOU ; Bingchen GE
China Pharmacy 2026;37(10):1323-1328
OBJECTIVE To establish a method for simultaneous determination of venetoclax, busulfan and voriconazole in plasma of patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and apply it clinically. METHODS Plasma samples were subjected to protein precipitation using acetonitrile and subsequently analyzed by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) using venetoclax-D 8 , busulfan-D 8 and posaconazole as internal standards. The separation was performed on a Phenomenex Kinetex ® C 18 column with a mobile phase composed of 0.1% formic acid solution (2 mmol/L ammonium acetate)-0.1% formic acid in acetonitrile (gradient elution) at a flow rate of 0.8 mL/min. The column temperature was set at 40 ℃, the sample size was 5 μL, and the total run time was 3.10 min. An electrospray ionization source was employed, and positive ion scanning was conducted using multiple reaction monitoring mode. The ion pairs used for quantitative analysis included m/z 868.4→636.3 (venetoclax), m/z 264.1→151.1 (busulfan), and m/z 350.1→224.0 (voriconazole). The above LC-MS/MS method was adopted to determine plasma concentrations of venetoclax and voriconazole in 10 AML patients, as well as plasma concentration of busulfan in 5 patients undergoing conditioning treatment for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. RESULTS The linear ranges of venetoclax, busulfan and voriconazole were 50-10 000, 15-3 000 and 50-10 000 ng/mL, respectively ( R 2 ≥0.999 0), with lower limits of quantification of 50, 15 and 50 ng/mL, respectively. The RSDs of intra-day and inter-day precision tests for all three analytes were all less than 10%, with accuracy (relative errors) ranging from -10.00% to 12.96%. The average extraction recovery ranged from 92.54% to 100.95%, and the average matrix effect was 89.98%-101.49%. Dilution reliability covered all dilution factors used in the test samples, and the absolute values of relative errors in stability tests were all≤16.25%. The plasma concentrations of venetoclax, busulfan and voriconazole in enrolled patients were 496.20-4 250.45, 233.48-2 002.28 and 475.51-5 710.18 ng/mL, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The LC-MS/MS method established in this study is rapid, sensitive and easy to operate, and can be used for the therapeutic drug monitoring of venetoclax, busulfan and voriconazole.
4.Study on the effect and mechanism of oridonin improving obesity-related glomerulopathy via regulating the LXRα signaling pathway
Moyuan ZHAO ; Yanyu WANG ; Benjie ZHOU ; Shijian XIANG ; Yulian CHEN
China Pharmacy 2026;37(15):1960-1965
OBJECTIVE To explore the therapeutic efficacy and mechanism of oridonin (ORI) against obesity-related glomerulopathy (ORG) based on the liver X receptor α (LXRα) signaling pathway. METHODS Kidney tissues of LXRα wild-type homozygous (LXRα+/+) mice and LXRα homozygous knockout (LXRα-/-) mice were subjected to high-throughput renal transcriptome sequencing and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway enrichment analysis to predict key pathways and targets regulated by LXRα, followed by verification via Western blot assay. An ORG mouse model was established by feeding a high-fat diet. The LXRα agonist GW3965 (30 mg/kg) was set as the positive control. After intragastric administration of 50 mg/kg and 100 mg/kg ORI once daily for 4 consecutive weeks, the body weight, renal weight, renal histopathological alterations, serum renal function indicators, blood lipid levels and inflammatory factor levels in renal tissue of mice were detected and observed to evaluate the efficacy of ORI in alleviating ORG. Meanwhile, the mRNA and protein expression levels of LXRα and its downstream targets in mouse renal tissues were detected to validate the mechanism by which ORI relieves ORG. RESULTS Compared with LXRα+/+ mice, the upregulated differentially expressed genes in renal tissues of LXRα-/- mice were significantly enriched in the arachidonic acid(AA) metabolic pathway, and the expression level of Cyp4a12 was markedly elevated (adjusted P<0.05). Western blot results verified that cytochrome P450 family 4 subfamily A member 12(CYP4A12)protein expression was significantly increased in the kidneys of LXRα-/- mice (P<0.05). Pharmacodynamic results showed that both 50 mg/kg and 100 mg/kg ORI notably improved renal pathological lesions in ORG mice; these two doses reduced body weight, renal weight, serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, blood lipid levels as well as renal interleukin-6 (IL-6) and IL-1β levels (P<0.05). In addition, ORI significantly upregulated the mRNA and protein expression of renal nuclear LXRα and ABCA1, and downregulated the mRNA and protein expression of CYP4A12(P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS ORI may exert an ameliorative effect on ORG by activating the LXRα signaling pathway, downregulating CYP4A12 expression, and inhibiting AA-induced inflammatory metabolism.
5.Current application and prospects of new ultrasound technologies in the diagnosis and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma
Sijia LIN ; Lingling LI ; Jianhua ZHOU
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(7):1507-1512
As a common type of primary liver cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a major health threat in China. Ultrasound is a crucial imaging modality in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of HCC, and the development and application of new ultrasound technologies have high clinical value. Currently, ultrasound and contrast-enhanced ultrasound combined with artificial intelligence have shown promising potential in the detection of focal liver lesions, image-based HCC diagnosis, outcome assessment, and prognostic prediction; furthermore, ultrasound fusion imaging technology has shown certain clinical value in guidance and efficacy evaluation of percutaneous thermal ablation; three-dimensional ultrasound has certain advantages in assisting ablation and assessing ablation margins; endoscopic ultrasonography can be used as a supplementary method for HCC cases that are difficult to scan or guide via percutaneous ultrasound.
6.Guidelines for the perioperative diagnosis and treatment of oncogene-driven non-small cell lung cancer (2026)
Weidong WANG ; Yongbin LIN ; Hui TIAN ; Gaofeng LI ; Shun XU ; Yongde LIAO ; Haitao MA ; Junfeng LIU ; Chundong GU ; Xiaolong YAN ; Shumin WANG ; Daqiang SUN ; Jianyang LIU ; Tao XUE ; Shaohua MA ; Zhigang LI ; Shuanghu YUAN ; Gen LIN ; Ling CAI ; Jianping ZHOU ; Wenzhao ZHONG ; Naixin LIANG ; Yi HAN ; Junfeng WANG ; Weidong ZHANG ; Xin WANG ; Lianjuan CHEN ; Lunxu LIU ; Xiuyi ZHI ; Lanjun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(09):1337-1353
Lung cancer constitutes the most prevalent and lethal malignant tumor in China. Approximately 85% of lung cancer diagnoses correspond to the non-small cell histological subtype [non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)]. Despite surgery being the mainstay for early-stage disease, postoperative recurrence remains high and adjuvant chemotherapy offers limited benefit. In recent years, targeted therapy has demonstrated substantial advantages in driver mutation-positive NSCLC. To this end, the Lung Cancer Medical Education Committee of the Chinese Medical Education Association developed guidelines based on a systematic review of evidence through November 2025, using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations (GRADE) approach and a modified Delphi method. Focusing on epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK), and addressing ROS proto-oncogene 1 (ROS1), B-Raf proto-oncogene serine/threonine kinase (BRAF) V600E mutation, and mesenchymal-epithelial transition factor (MET) exon 14 (METex14) skipping, the guideline covers molecular testing, neoadjuvant/adjuvant therapy, perioperative strategies, minimal residual disease monitoring, and postoperative surveillance. It defines testing requirements, specifies stage-directed and subtype-specific treatments, and standardizes minimal residual disease monitoring. These recommendations emphasize precision and feasibility to improve survival and quality of life.
7.Mechanisms and practical paths of red doctor culture in strengthening the sense of community for the Chinese nation
Chinese Medical Ethics 2026;39(7):873-880
Red doctor culture represents a special cultural form developed by people of all ethnic groups under the leadership of the Communist Party of China during the revolution, construction, and development processes. It closely unites people of all ethnic groups in the historical context of realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, possessing great significance for strengthening the sense of community for the Chinese nation. This article adopted ethno-symbolism as an analytical framework, revealing the internal mechanism of red doctor culture in activating the sense of community. The research indicated that red doctor culture adhered to the purpose of serving people’s health wholeheartedly, constructing a health community where all ethnic groups share weal and woe. It firmly upheld the mission of inheriting fine traditional Chinese culture and promoted the integration of traditional Chinese and Western medicine, shaping a cultural community that shares honor and disgrace. Red doctor workers and people of all ethnic groups worked in unity and cooperation, jointly safeguarding life safety and national security in critical moments, thereby building a security community forged through shared struggles. Red doctor culture embodied firm ideals and beliefs, uniting all ethnic groups into a community of shared future bound by common convictions. On this basis, this paper proposed practical paths to strengthen the sense of community for the Chinese nation through red doctor culture, aiming to realize effective transformation of red health resources from historical memory to contemporary identity.
8.Distribution and Contributing Factors of Cardiorespiratory Fitness Levels in South China Population
Yuliang CHEN ; Bingqi YE ; Shujun YANG ; Xirui ZHOU ; Zekai LEI ; Lele YUAN ; Qianyi XU ; Min XIA
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2026;47(1):55-63
ObjectiveTo describe the characteristics of cardiorespiratory fitness levels in the baseline population of the South China Cohort, and to identify the potential contributing factors. MethodsFace-to-face surveys and physical examinations were conducted to collect information on demographic characteristics, medical histories, medications, lifestyles, and physical activity conditions. After excluding individuals with missing cardiorespiratory fitness-related data and covariates including physical activity and dietary information, a total of 77 024 participants aged 25 to 85 were included. Cardiorespiratory fitness levels were evaluated using a non-exercise algorithm, and low cardiorespiratory fitness level was defined as below the lower tertile of the population distribution. Logistic regression analysis was used to examine the distribution of low cardiorespiratory fitness level, and log-binomial regression and ordered logistic regression analyses were used to analyze the associations of cardiorespiratory fitness with demographic characteristics, socioeconomic factors, lifestyle factors (including alcohol consumption and dietary diversity), and chronic diseases conditions (including diabetes, hypertension, pulmonary diseases, and cardiovascular diseases). ResultsCardiorespiratory fitness levels showed a sufficiently normal distribution in both male and female group. We found that the proportion of low cardiorespiratory fitness level was higher among Han ethnicity, those with an educational level below 9th grade, households with an annual income of more than 100 000 Yuan, as well as those who drank alcohol at least one time per week and who exhibited low dietary diversity (all P<0.001). Ethnicity, socioeconomic status, lifestyle factors, and chronic diseases were found to be statistically associated with cardiorespiratory fitness levels in the South China population (all P<0.001). ConclusionCardiorespiratory fitness levels varied across different population groups in South China, with ethnicity, socioeconomic status, lifestyle factors, and chronic diseases serving as key determinants. Therefore, it is recommended that the public pay attention to cardiorespiratory fitness, as strengthening population-level monitoring and interventions for cardiorespiratory fitness carries significant public health implications.
9.Longitudinal Association Between Weight Adjusted Waist Index and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Middle Aged and Elderly Adults Based on the CHARLS
Xiang LIU ; Shujun YANG ; Xirui ZHOU ; Lele YUAN ; Meisi KONG ; Yan LIU ; Min XIA
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2026;47(1):64-76
ObjectiveTo investigate the temporal trend of weight-adjusted-waist index (WWI) and its association with the risk of incident cardiovascular diseases (CVD) among middle-aged and older Chinese adults. MethodsBased on the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), this research enrolled participants aged 45 and above with complete physical measurement data from the 2011, 2013, and 2015 waves. Complex sampling weights were applied to calculate the mean WWI, and the Mann-Kendall test was used to analyze its trend. From the 2011 baseline survey, individuals with a history of cardiovascular disease or missing key covariates were further excluded. New-onset cardiovascular outcome events were collected during follow-up until 2020. Participants were categorized into Q1–Q4 groups based on baseline WWI quartiles. Multivariable log-binomial regression models were constructed to assess the association between WWI and CVD, while restricted cubic splines were employed to evaluate potential nonlinear relationships. Sensitivity analyses were conducted to verify the robustness of the findings. ResultsFrom 2011 to 2015, the weighted mean WWI among Chinese middle-aged and older adults remained generally stable (2011: 11.17±1.68; 2013: 11.28±1.35; 2015: 11.24±1.59; P for trend <0.05). During the longitudinal follow-up, 1 784 incident CVD cases were documented. After multivariable adjustment, each unit increase in WWI was associated with a 17% increased risk of CVD (RR: 1.17, 95%CI: 1.10-1.24). Compared with the Q1 group, the risk of CVD in the Q2, Q3, and Q4 groups increased by 23% (RR: 1.23, 95% CI: 1.07-1.40), 27% (RR: 1.27, 95% CI: 1.11-1.44), and 40% (RR: 1.40, 95% CI: 1.22-1.60), respectively. A significant linear trend was observed between the increasing WWI and elevated CVD risk (P for trend <0.001). Subgroup analysis revealed a stronger association in participants aged 45-60 years (P for interaction <0.05). The results of sensitivity analysis were consistent with the main research results. ConclusionsThe overall trend of WWI level in the middle-aged and elderly population in China is stable from 2011 to 2015. The higher level of WWI is associated with an increased risk of CVD, suggesting that WWI may be used as a simple and effective indicator to evaluate the risk of cardiovascular metabolism in middle-aged and elderly people.
10.Increased Aneuploidy Rates and Euploid-embryo-transfer Miscarriage Rates in PCOS Patients
Xinran LIU ; Huiying JIE ; Shanni SU ; Canquan ZHOU
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2026;47(3):573-582
ObjectiveTo investigate the chromosomal characteristics of blastocysts and pregnancy outcomes in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and to analyze the impact of PCOS on embryonic aneuploidy rate and the risk of miscarriage. MethodsThe retrospective cohort study was conducted on the preimplantation genetic testing(PGT) in the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, including cycles of PGT for aneuploidy(PGT-A) and PGT for monogenic disorders(PGT-M). The 191 PCOS cycles(PCOS group) were matched with 564 control cycles(control group) using propensity score matching. The oocyte and embryo viability, chromosomal testing results of blastocysts, and cumulative clinical outcomes were compared between two groups. Subgroup analysis was performed by stratifying PCOS patients based on oocyte retrieval (>20 vs. ≤20). And the pregnancy outcomes after euploid embryo transfer were compared under different levels of ovarian response. ResultsPCOS group showed a significantly higher rate of aneuploidy per blastocyst compared to control group (21.8% vs. 19.0%, P=0.044). Clinically, the overall miscarriage rate in the PCOS group was significantly higher than control group (17.2% vs. 10.3%, P=0.024), even after euploid embryo transfer (17.2% vs. 10.0%, P=0.019). In the PCOS subgroup with > 20 oocytes , the miscarriage rate following euploid embryo transfer was dramatically increased compared to control group (21.4% vs. 6.7%, P=0.001), accompanied by higher risks of early miscarriage (15.7% vs. 5.7%, P=0.011). Conversely, the PCOS subgroup with ≤ 20 oocytes showed outcomes comparable to control group. ConclusionsPatients with PCOS exhibit a significantly higher rate of blastocyst aneuploidy compared to the control group. Furthermore, PCOS is associated with a marked increase in miscarriage rates following blastocyst transfer, even with euploid embryos, particularly among patients with high ovarian response.

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