1.Effects of a ferroptosis inhibitor on the apoptosis of photoreceptor cells and the Notch pathway in rats with retinal photochemical damage
Wenwen LI ; Hansheng WANG ; Shimiao ZONG ; Xiaoping YU
Recent Advances in Ophthalmology 2025;45(6):429-434
Objective To investigate the effects of the ferroptosis inhibitor Ferrostatin-1 on the apoptosis of photore-ceptor cells and the Notch pathway in rats with retinal photochemical damage(RPD).Methods Male Sprague-Dawley(SD)rats were randomly divided into the Control group(normally fed rats,intraperitoneal injection of an equal volume of saline),RPD group(RPD model rats,intraperitoneal injection of an equal volume of saline),Ferrostatin-1 group(RPD model rats,intraperitoneal injection of 5 mg·kg-1 Ferrostatin-1),and Ferrostatin-1+JFC group[RPD model rats,intrap-eritoneal injection of 5 mg·kg-1 Ferrostatin-1 and 0.5 mg·kg-1 Jagged1/FC chimeric protein(JFC,a Notch pathway acti-vator)],with 15 rats in each group.The retinal histopathology of rats in each group was evaluated via hematoxylin-eosin(HE)staining.The apoptosis of photoreceptor cells was detected by the terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling(TUNEL)assay.The expression level of ferrous ions(Fe2+),lactate dehydrogenase(LDH),malondialde-hyde(MDA),glutathione(GSH),and reactive oxygen species(ROS)in retinal tissues was measured using corresponding kits.Western blot was performed to assess the protein expression of transferrin receptor protein 1(TfR1),divalent metal transporter 1(DMT1),nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2(Nrf2),solute carrier family 7 member 11(SLC7A11),recombinant glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4),cleaved Caspase-3,Notch,and hairy and enhancer of split 1(Hes1).Results The thickness of the outer nuclear layer(ONL)in the Control group,RPD group,Ferrostatin-1 group,and Fer-rostatin-1+JFC group was(35.24±1.76)μm,(16.83±1.14)μm,(27.56±1.39)μm,and(21.48±1.23)μm,respec-tively;the apoptosis rate of photoreceptor cells in the four groups was(1.32±0.07)%,(18.57±1.63)%,(9.61±1.04)%,and(15.43±1.38)%,respectively.Compared with the Ferrostatin-1 group,the Ferrostatin-1+JFC group exhib-ited an aggravated retinal damage level,reduced ONL thickness,and increased apoptosis rate,and the differences were statistically significant(all P<0.05).The expression level of Fe2+,MDA,LDH,and ROS and the relative protein expres-sion level of TfR1,DMT1,cleaved Caspase-3,Notch,and Hes1 in the RPD group were higher than those in the Control group;while the expression level of GSH and the relative protein expression level of Nrf2,SLC7A11,and GPX4 were lower than those in the Control group,and the differences were statistically significant(all P<0.05).Compared with the RPD group,the Ferrostatin-1 group displayed a decrease in the expression level of Fe2+,MDA,LDH,and ROS and the relative protein expression level of TfR1,DMT1,cleaved Caspase-3,Notch,and Hes1 but an increase in the expression level of GSH and the relative protein expression level of Nrf2,SLC7A11,and GPX4,and the differences were statistically significant(all P<0.05).The expression level of Fe2+,MDA,LDH,and ROS and the relative protein expression level of TfR1,DMT1,cleaved Caspase-3,Notch,and Hes1 in the Ferrostatin-1+JFC group were higher than those in the Ferrostatin-1 group;while the expression level of GSH and the relative protein expression level of Nrf2,SLC7A11,and GPX4 were lower than those in the Ferrostatin-1 group,and the differences were statistically significant(all P<0.05).Conclusion Fer-rostatin-1 may alleviate retinal oxidative stress and the apoptosis of photoreceptor cells in RPD rats by inhibiting the Notch pathway,thereby mitigating retinal damage.
2.Application and dosimetric study of different modal-based images in delineation for target area of liver cancer
Wei LU ; Feifei ZHANG ; Qian SUN ; Lei ZHANG ; Wei LI ; Yang HAN ; Nannan QIN ; Xin CHEN ; Shimiao DUAN
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(7):10-15
Objective:To compare the differences of three-dimensional computed tomography(3DCT),four-dimensional computed tomography(4DCT),and multi-parametric magnetic resonance(MR)sequences of the radiotherapy for liver cancer in delineation for target area,and analyze which MR sequence was more accurate in assisting CT image to delineate the target area,and design respectively reverse intensity modulated radiotherapy plan,and compare the dosimetric parameters of the target areas of receiving radiotherapy and normal liver tissue.Methods:This retrospective study was conducted to analyze radiotherapy data from case data of 18 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)who admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University between August 2023 and June 2024.These data included 10 respiratory phases in 3DCT and 4DCT,and free-breathing sequence(MR-FB),diaphragm navigation sequence(MR-NAVI),and breath-hold(MR-BH)sequence of multi-parametric MRI,and the gross tumor volumes(GTVs)of them were delineated,which were respectively 5 modal images and liver contours included GTV3D,GTV4D,GTVMR-FB,GTVMR-NAVI,and GTVMR-BH.Pinnacle3 9.8 treatment plan system(TPS)was applied to conduct registration and fusion for image by using mutual information method.The 3DCT(GTV3D)was used as reference image to compare the volume of target area,and the displacement of mass center with other 4 kinds of images.The volume difference(VD),overlap ratio(OR),Dice similarity coefficient(DSC),and Jaccard index(JAC)were used to assess the differences among different target area.The indicators of plan evaluation included conformity index(CI),homogeneity index(HI),GTV doses(D2%,D98%,Dmean),and the exposure dose of normal tissue of liver.Results:In images of five modalities,the GTV median volumes were respectively 28.83,33.10,26.75,25.05,and 22.65 cm3.In images of five modalities,the median volume of liver were respectively 1293.46,1483.09,1213.81,1195.69,and 1141.02 cm3.Compared with other 3 target areas,the displacement of GTVMR-BH was the smallest on head-foot direction,with statistically significant differences among them(Z=-2.305,-2.307,-2.134,P<0.05).The OR,DSC,and JAC values of GTV4D were significantly better than these of GTVMR-FB,GTVMR-NAVI,and GTVMR-BH(ZOR=-2.911,-3.006,-3.195,ZDSC=-2.726,-2.215,-2.556,ZJAC=-2.556,-2.704,-2.953,P<0.05).The VD value of GTVMR-FB was better than that of GTV4D,GTVMR-NAVI,and GTVMR-BH,with statistically significant(Z=-2.675,-2.817,-2.580,P<0.05).Additionally,the OR,DSC,and JAC values of GTVMR-FB and GTVMR-NAVI were better than those of GTVMR-BH,with statistically significant(ZOR=-2.859,-2.817,ZDSC=-2.184,-2.783,ZJAC=-2.385,-2.783,P<0.05).All five plans met clinical dose requirements.Friedman test showed there was no statistically significant differences in dosimetric parameters of target area among different plans(P>0.05).However,compared to the PTV3D plan,the PTVMR-FB,PTVMR-NAVI,and PTVMR-BH plans resulted in lower levels in mean dose(Dmean)of liver and volume parameters(V5,V10,V20,V30)of various doses,with statistically significant differences(Dmean:Z=-2.433,-2.307,-2.807,ZV5=-2.512,-2.433,-2.652,ZV10=-2.433,-2.536,-2.968,ZV20=-2.536,-2.652,-2.807,ZV30=-2.611,-2.652,-2.968,P<0.05).Conclusion:In actually clinical application,MR-NAVI and 4DCT also can be adopted to assist 3DCT to delineate target area besides MR-FB sequence that is conventionally used in MR location,thus can enhance precision of delineation,and optimize radiotherapy plan,and decrease exposure dose of normal liver tissue.
3.Effects of a ferroptosis inhibitor on the apoptosis of photoreceptor cells and the Notch pathway in rats with retinal photochemical damage
Wenwen LI ; Hansheng WANG ; Shimiao ZONG ; Xiaoping YU
Recent Advances in Ophthalmology 2025;45(6):429-434
Objective To investigate the effects of the ferroptosis inhibitor Ferrostatin-1 on the apoptosis of photore-ceptor cells and the Notch pathway in rats with retinal photochemical damage(RPD).Methods Male Sprague-Dawley(SD)rats were randomly divided into the Control group(normally fed rats,intraperitoneal injection of an equal volume of saline),RPD group(RPD model rats,intraperitoneal injection of an equal volume of saline),Ferrostatin-1 group(RPD model rats,intraperitoneal injection of 5 mg·kg-1 Ferrostatin-1),and Ferrostatin-1+JFC group[RPD model rats,intrap-eritoneal injection of 5 mg·kg-1 Ferrostatin-1 and 0.5 mg·kg-1 Jagged1/FC chimeric protein(JFC,a Notch pathway acti-vator)],with 15 rats in each group.The retinal histopathology of rats in each group was evaluated via hematoxylin-eosin(HE)staining.The apoptosis of photoreceptor cells was detected by the terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling(TUNEL)assay.The expression level of ferrous ions(Fe2+),lactate dehydrogenase(LDH),malondialde-hyde(MDA),glutathione(GSH),and reactive oxygen species(ROS)in retinal tissues was measured using corresponding kits.Western blot was performed to assess the protein expression of transferrin receptor protein 1(TfR1),divalent metal transporter 1(DMT1),nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2(Nrf2),solute carrier family 7 member 11(SLC7A11),recombinant glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4),cleaved Caspase-3,Notch,and hairy and enhancer of split 1(Hes1).Results The thickness of the outer nuclear layer(ONL)in the Control group,RPD group,Ferrostatin-1 group,and Fer-rostatin-1+JFC group was(35.24±1.76)μm,(16.83±1.14)μm,(27.56±1.39)μm,and(21.48±1.23)μm,respec-tively;the apoptosis rate of photoreceptor cells in the four groups was(1.32±0.07)%,(18.57±1.63)%,(9.61±1.04)%,and(15.43±1.38)%,respectively.Compared with the Ferrostatin-1 group,the Ferrostatin-1+JFC group exhib-ited an aggravated retinal damage level,reduced ONL thickness,and increased apoptosis rate,and the differences were statistically significant(all P<0.05).The expression level of Fe2+,MDA,LDH,and ROS and the relative protein expres-sion level of TfR1,DMT1,cleaved Caspase-3,Notch,and Hes1 in the RPD group were higher than those in the Control group;while the expression level of GSH and the relative protein expression level of Nrf2,SLC7A11,and GPX4 were lower than those in the Control group,and the differences were statistically significant(all P<0.05).Compared with the RPD group,the Ferrostatin-1 group displayed a decrease in the expression level of Fe2+,MDA,LDH,and ROS and the relative protein expression level of TfR1,DMT1,cleaved Caspase-3,Notch,and Hes1 but an increase in the expression level of GSH and the relative protein expression level of Nrf2,SLC7A11,and GPX4,and the differences were statistically significant(all P<0.05).The expression level of Fe2+,MDA,LDH,and ROS and the relative protein expression level of TfR1,DMT1,cleaved Caspase-3,Notch,and Hes1 in the Ferrostatin-1+JFC group were higher than those in the Ferrostatin-1 group;while the expression level of GSH and the relative protein expression level of Nrf2,SLC7A11,and GPX4 were lower than those in the Ferrostatin-1 group,and the differences were statistically significant(all P<0.05).Conclusion Fer-rostatin-1 may alleviate retinal oxidative stress and the apoptosis of photoreceptor cells in RPD rats by inhibiting the Notch pathway,thereby mitigating retinal damage.
4.Application and dosimetric study of different modal-based images in delineation for target area of liver cancer
Wei LU ; Feifei ZHANG ; Qian SUN ; Lei ZHANG ; Wei LI ; Yang HAN ; Nannan QIN ; Xin CHEN ; Shimiao DUAN
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(7):10-15
Objective:To compare the differences of three-dimensional computed tomography(3DCT),four-dimensional computed tomography(4DCT),and multi-parametric magnetic resonance(MR)sequences of the radiotherapy for liver cancer in delineation for target area,and analyze which MR sequence was more accurate in assisting CT image to delineate the target area,and design respectively reverse intensity modulated radiotherapy plan,and compare the dosimetric parameters of the target areas of receiving radiotherapy and normal liver tissue.Methods:This retrospective study was conducted to analyze radiotherapy data from case data of 18 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)who admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University between August 2023 and June 2024.These data included 10 respiratory phases in 3DCT and 4DCT,and free-breathing sequence(MR-FB),diaphragm navigation sequence(MR-NAVI),and breath-hold(MR-BH)sequence of multi-parametric MRI,and the gross tumor volumes(GTVs)of them were delineated,which were respectively 5 modal images and liver contours included GTV3D,GTV4D,GTVMR-FB,GTVMR-NAVI,and GTVMR-BH.Pinnacle3 9.8 treatment plan system(TPS)was applied to conduct registration and fusion for image by using mutual information method.The 3DCT(GTV3D)was used as reference image to compare the volume of target area,and the displacement of mass center with other 4 kinds of images.The volume difference(VD),overlap ratio(OR),Dice similarity coefficient(DSC),and Jaccard index(JAC)were used to assess the differences among different target area.The indicators of plan evaluation included conformity index(CI),homogeneity index(HI),GTV doses(D2%,D98%,Dmean),and the exposure dose of normal tissue of liver.Results:In images of five modalities,the GTV median volumes were respectively 28.83,33.10,26.75,25.05,and 22.65 cm3.In images of five modalities,the median volume of liver were respectively 1293.46,1483.09,1213.81,1195.69,and 1141.02 cm3.Compared with other 3 target areas,the displacement of GTVMR-BH was the smallest on head-foot direction,with statistically significant differences among them(Z=-2.305,-2.307,-2.134,P<0.05).The OR,DSC,and JAC values of GTV4D were significantly better than these of GTVMR-FB,GTVMR-NAVI,and GTVMR-BH(ZOR=-2.911,-3.006,-3.195,ZDSC=-2.726,-2.215,-2.556,ZJAC=-2.556,-2.704,-2.953,P<0.05).The VD value of GTVMR-FB was better than that of GTV4D,GTVMR-NAVI,and GTVMR-BH,with statistically significant(Z=-2.675,-2.817,-2.580,P<0.05).Additionally,the OR,DSC,and JAC values of GTVMR-FB and GTVMR-NAVI were better than those of GTVMR-BH,with statistically significant(ZOR=-2.859,-2.817,ZDSC=-2.184,-2.783,ZJAC=-2.385,-2.783,P<0.05).All five plans met clinical dose requirements.Friedman test showed there was no statistically significant differences in dosimetric parameters of target area among different plans(P>0.05).However,compared to the PTV3D plan,the PTVMR-FB,PTVMR-NAVI,and PTVMR-BH plans resulted in lower levels in mean dose(Dmean)of liver and volume parameters(V5,V10,V20,V30)of various doses,with statistically significant differences(Dmean:Z=-2.433,-2.307,-2.807,ZV5=-2.512,-2.433,-2.652,ZV10=-2.433,-2.536,-2.968,ZV20=-2.536,-2.652,-2.807,ZV30=-2.611,-2.652,-2.968,P<0.05).Conclusion:In actually clinical application,MR-NAVI and 4DCT also can be adopted to assist 3DCT to delineate target area besides MR-FB sequence that is conventionally used in MR location,thus can enhance precision of delineation,and optimize radiotherapy plan,and decrease exposure dose of normal liver tissue.
5.Construction of an"Internet+Traditional Chinese Medicine nursing"service capability evaluation index system based on the three-dimensional quality structure model
Yanjiao HU ; Yan LI ; Shimiao LUO ; Tao ZOU ; Meizhu DING
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(15):1818-1823
Objective To construct an evaluation index system of"Internet+Traditional Chinese Medicine nursing"service capability,in order to provide references for the standardized and effective evaluation of"Internet+Traditional Chinese Medicine nursing"service capability.Methods Literature analysis and semi-structured interview method were adopted,and three-dimensional quality structure model was used as the theoretical framework to initially construct the"Internet+Traditional Chinese Medicine nursing"service capability evaluation index item pool.From July to 0ctober 2022,the Delphi method was used to conduct 2 rounds of consultation with 16 experts from Guangdong Province,to evaluate the enthusiasm,authority,degree of opinion concentration and degree of opinion coordination of the experts in the correspondence consultation,and the weight of the index system was determined with the combination of chromatography analysis.Results 2 rounds of expert letter consultation were conducted.The questionnaire recovery rates were 100%,and the authority coefficients were 0.844 and 0.834,respectively.Kendall coordination coefficients were 0.161 and 0.110,respectively(P<0.001).The first level indexes of the index system are structure evaluation,process evaluation and outcome evaluation.There were 3 first-level evaluation indicators,14 second-level evaluation indicators and 57 third-level evaluation indicators.Conclusion The evaluation index is scientific and practical,and it is carried out around the Internet+Traditional Chinese Medicine nursing capability,which provides a certain reference for the effective evaluation of the service capability of"Internet+Traditional Chinese Medicine nursing".
6.Concurrent control study of involved field intensity modulated radiotherapy in patients with esophageal carcinoma
Duojie LI ; Hongwei LI ; Zhen CUI ; Bin HE ; Jingjing LIU ; Hanfei CAI ; Shimiao DUAN ; Hao JIANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2016;32(11):1799-1802
Objective To explore the treatment effect and failure patterns associated with different clinical target volume on patients with esophageal carcinoma treated with 5-filed intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), and to determine whether involved field irradiation (IFI) is practicable in these patients. Methods A total of 88 patients with esophageal carcinoma between January 2012 to June 2014 underwent IMRT in our hospital, were divided into IFI group and elective nodal irradiation(ENI) group according to the CTV range for a concurrent control study. Results One-year and two-year survival rate in IFI group and ENI group were 75.0%, 45.5% and 70.5%, 43.2% respectively (P > 0.05). Local failure rate in IFI and ENI groups was 27.3% and 22.7% respectively, distant metastasis failure rates 22.7% and 18.2% respectively and regional failure rate outside the radiation field 11.4% and 4.5%, which showed no statistical difference (P > 0.05). Subgroup analysis indicated failure outside the radiation field tended to increase for primary lesion located in the up thoracic or clinical stageⅠ in IFI group. The volume dose histogram of lung V5, V20, V30 and mean lung dose of ENI group were greater than that of IFI group, while V5 of lung and the mean lung dose had statistical difference. Conclusions The survival rate and local control rate have no significant differencein IFI group and ENI group, so IFI is feasible for some esophageal carcinoma, but it should be cautious to choose IFI for those primary lesion located in the up thoracic or clinical stageⅠ.
7.Research progress of CHD1L′s related molecular mechanism on carcinoma
Shimiao LI ; Jingwen HUA ; Changwen HUANG
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2016;29(4):445-448
[Abstract ] CHD1L is a newly identified oncogene located at Chr 1q21,its oncogenic role in tumorigenesis is through unleashed cell proliferation, G1/S transition, inhibition of apoptosis and Chromatin instability .It is an independent biomarker that can affect tumour′s process, prognosis and survival rate.The underlying mechanisms of CHD1L activation may disrupt the cell death program via binding the apoptotic protein Nur77 or exterting relevant function by mediate CHD 1L′s target genes (ARHGEF9, TCTP, SPOCK1, and NTKL) .This paper mainly introduces its oncogenic role and research progress of related molecular mechanism .
8.Application of selfmade modified hepatic pedicle occluding band in laparoscopic special section hepatectomy
Jingwen HUA ; Changwen HUANG ; Shubing ZOU ; Hu XIONG ; Shimiao LI
Chinese Journal of Hepatic Surgery(Electronic Edition) 2016;5(3):144-147
ObjectiveTo investigate the application value of selfmade modified hepatic pedicle occluding band in laparoscopic special section hepatectomy.MethodsForty-ifve patients who underwent laparoscopic special section hepatectomy in the Second Afifliated Hospital of Nanchang University between July 2014 and July 2015 were enrolled in this prospective study. The informed consents of all patients were obtained and the local ethical committee approval was received. Among the patients, 17 were males and 28 were females with the age ranging from 28 to 71 years old and the median of 50 years old. Five cases underwent resection of segmentⅣb, 8 of segmentⅤ, 10 of segmentⅦ, 9 of segmentⅧ, 8 of segmentⅥ+Ⅶ, and 5 of segmentⅤ+Ⅶ. According to the random number table method, the patients were divided into the group of hepatic inlfow occlusion with the selfmade modiifed hepatic pedicle occluding band (the modiifed group,n=18) and the traditional surgery group (the traditional group,n=27). Hepatic inlfow was not occluded or was occluded by Pringle maneuver in the traditional group. The length of operation, intraoperative blood loss and postoperative length of stay in two groups were compared usingt test.ResultsThe patients in both groups completed the surgery successfully. No conversion to laparotomy was observed in the modiifed group, while the rate of conversion to laparotomy in the traditional group was 22%(6/27). The length of operation, intraoperative blood loss and postoperative length of stay in the modiifed group were respectively (226±95) min, (421±90) ml and (10±4) d, while those in the traditional group were respectively (286±95) min, (501±91) ml and (14±4) d, and signiifcant differences were observed (t=-2.104,-2.899,-2.913;P<0.05).Conclusions The application of selfmade modified hepatic pedicle occluding band in laparoscopic special section hepatectomy is safe and feasible. And it can conveniently and effectively control the hepatic inlfow.
9.Comparison of involved field radiotherapy and extended field ra-diotherapy of definitive radiotherapy in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Duojie LI ; Hongwei LI ; Bin HE ; Gengming WANG ; Hanfei CAI ; Shimiao DUAN ; Xueming SHEN ; Hao JIANG ; Kaigui PENG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2013;(20):1248-1251
Objective:To retrospectively analyze the treatment effect and the patterns of failure associated with different clinical target volume on patients with esophageal cancer treated with three dimensional conformal or intensity modulated radiotherapy, and to determine whether involved field radiotherapy is practicable in these patients. Methods:A total of 68 patients with esophageal squa-mous cell carcinoma between January 2007 to June 2011 in our hospital underwent three dimensional conformal or intensity modulated radiotherapy, according to the CTV range is divided into lymph involved-field group (involved field group) and lymph extended field group (extended field group). Results:In Involved field group and expand field group the survival rate of 1, 2 years were 59%, 41%and 61%, 39% respectively (P=0.56), and local control rates were 66%, 48% and 68%, 49% respectively(P=0.78). The total failure rates of involved field and the expand field were 63%and 66%(P=0.89). The local failure rate was 53%and 59%, distant metastasis failure rates were 47%and 44%, the regional failure rates were 11.8%and 7.5%in Involved field and the expand field, there were no difference in Statistics (P=0.39). The lung V10, V20, V30 and mean lung dose of extended field group were greater than that of the in-volved field group, while the mean lung dose and V10 has statistical difference. Conclusion:The involved field group was similar as the extended field group in the survival rate and local control rate, the regional recurrence and distant metastasis are the main cause of treatment failure, so the involved field radiotherapy is feasible for locally advanced esophageal carcinoma.

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