1.Comparison of the application of video stylet and video laryngoscope in nasotracheal intubation in oral sur-gery
Manjun LI ; Leilei HU ; Haijun HU ; Jing ZHANG ; Shuchun YU ; Zhenzhong LUO ; Wei DENG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(6):812-817
Objective This study aims to compare the efficacy of video stylets and video laryngoscopes in facilitating nasotracheal intubation during oral surgery.Methods A total of 80 patients,aged between 18 and 70 years old,with ASA grade Ⅰ or Ⅱ,scheduled for elective oral surgery under general anesthesia,were randomly assigned to either the video stylet group(Group N)or the video laryngoscope group(Group C),with 40 patients in each group.In Group N,a video stylet was used to shape the tracheal tube at a 90-degree angle,with the shaping position being the vertical distance from the Adam's apple to the nostril.The tube was inserted from the nasal cavity into the throat under direct visualization,and positioned behind the glottis.In Group C,the tube was initially blindly inserted into the nasal cavity without a core.Upon reaching the throat,a video laryngoscope was employed to lift the epiglottis and expose the glottis from the mouth.The tube was then inserted with the aid of intubation forceps or cuff inflation.The primary outcome measure was the intubation time.Additional measures included the time taken for nasal passage,glottis exposure,and the number of intubation attempts and assistant interventions required.Vital signs,including MAP and HR,were recorded at five minutes of quiet rest upon entering the room(T0),during glottis exposure(T1),upon passage of the tube through the glottis(T2),and one minute after the tube entered the trachea(T3).Complications such as epistaxis,oral mucosal bleeding,loose incisors,and postop-erative sore throat were also documented.Results The intubation time and nasal passage time in Group N were significantly shorter than those in Group C(P<0.05).The number of cuff inflations and intubation forceps assisted cases in Group N was significantly lower than in Group C(P<0.05).There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of glottis exposure time,first successful intubation times,C-L glottis classification,and mandibular lift-assisted intubation(P>0.05).The increase in MAP and HR in Group N at T1 and T2 was signifi-cantly less than in Group C(P<0.05).The number of cases with mild epistaxis in Group N was significantly lower than in Group C(P<0.05).Similarly,the number of cases with loose incisors and oral mucosal bleeding in Group N was significantly less than in Group C(P<0.05).Conclusion Compared to the video laryngoscope,the video stylet-guided nasotracheal intubation results in a shorter intubation time,less damage to the oronasopharynx,eliminates the need for intubation forceps,and reduces the patient's stress and vascular stress response during intubation.
2.Dexmedetomidine alleviates myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury in rat models
Genfeng LIU ; Lu NAN ; Qin GAO ; Yixuan CHEN ; Jing ZHANG ; Peng YU ; Shuchun YU
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2025;45(3):303-309
Objective To investigate the relationship between the protective mechanism of dexmedetomidine(Dex)against myocardial ischemia-reperfusion(I/R)injury and cuproptosis.Methods The Langendorff models were con-structed using SD rats(I/R group),which were divided into 4 groups according to different interventions during reperfusion as:sham group,I/R group,Dex group and Dex+ES-Cu group.The left ventricular peak pressure(LVSP)of the rats in the above four groups were continuously monitored in the immediate pre-ischemic period(T0),30 min of reperfusion(T1),60 min reperfusion(T2),90 min reperfusion(T3),2 h of reperfusion(T4).Left ventricular end-diastolic pressure(LVEDP),heart rate(HR),maximum rate of rise of left ventricular pressure(+dp/dtmax)and maximum rate of drop.Subsequently,the extent of myocardial infarction was shown by 1%triphenyltetrazoliumchloride(TTC)staining,and the degree of myocardial fibrosis was assessed by Sirius red staining;Myocardial enzyme profiles,oxidative stress and inflammation indexes were detected by ELISA;Copper ions were detected by copper ion detection kit in myocardial tissues;ATF3,SPI1 and FDX1 protein level expres-sion was detected by Western blot.Results Compared with the sham-operated group,the extent of myocardial in-farction and fibrosis increased in the I/R group(P<0.05),the level of serum MDA,IL-6,IL-1β,and TNF-α was elevated(P<0.05),and the activity of SOD and GSH-Px decreased(P<0.05).The Dex group significantly alleviated the above changes in the I/R group,and compared with the Dex group,in the Dex+ES-Cu group myocardi-al tissue copper ion content at the end of perfusion was increased(P<0.05).Both ATF3 and SPI1 protein were in-creased and FDX1 protein was decreased(P<0.05).Conclusions Dex can regulate copper metabolism and improve myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury(MI/RI)resulted from oxidative stress and inflammation in rat model.
3.Comparison of the application of video stylet and video laryngoscope in nasotracheal intubation in oral sur-gery
Manjun LI ; Leilei HU ; Haijun HU ; Jing ZHANG ; Shuchun YU ; Zhenzhong LUO ; Wei DENG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(6):812-817
Objective This study aims to compare the efficacy of video stylets and video laryngoscopes in facilitating nasotracheal intubation during oral surgery.Methods A total of 80 patients,aged between 18 and 70 years old,with ASA grade Ⅰ or Ⅱ,scheduled for elective oral surgery under general anesthesia,were randomly assigned to either the video stylet group(Group N)or the video laryngoscope group(Group C),with 40 patients in each group.In Group N,a video stylet was used to shape the tracheal tube at a 90-degree angle,with the shaping position being the vertical distance from the Adam's apple to the nostril.The tube was inserted from the nasal cavity into the throat under direct visualization,and positioned behind the glottis.In Group C,the tube was initially blindly inserted into the nasal cavity without a core.Upon reaching the throat,a video laryngoscope was employed to lift the epiglottis and expose the glottis from the mouth.The tube was then inserted with the aid of intubation forceps or cuff inflation.The primary outcome measure was the intubation time.Additional measures included the time taken for nasal passage,glottis exposure,and the number of intubation attempts and assistant interventions required.Vital signs,including MAP and HR,were recorded at five minutes of quiet rest upon entering the room(T0),during glottis exposure(T1),upon passage of the tube through the glottis(T2),and one minute after the tube entered the trachea(T3).Complications such as epistaxis,oral mucosal bleeding,loose incisors,and postop-erative sore throat were also documented.Results The intubation time and nasal passage time in Group N were significantly shorter than those in Group C(P<0.05).The number of cuff inflations and intubation forceps assisted cases in Group N was significantly lower than in Group C(P<0.05).There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of glottis exposure time,first successful intubation times,C-L glottis classification,and mandibular lift-assisted intubation(P>0.05).The increase in MAP and HR in Group N at T1 and T2 was signifi-cantly less than in Group C(P<0.05).The number of cases with mild epistaxis in Group N was significantly lower than in Group C(P<0.05).Similarly,the number of cases with loose incisors and oral mucosal bleeding in Group N was significantly less than in Group C(P<0.05).Conclusion Compared to the video laryngoscope,the video stylet-guided nasotracheal intubation results in a shorter intubation time,less damage to the oronasopharynx,eliminates the need for intubation forceps,and reduces the patient's stress and vascular stress response during intubation.
4.Clinical and prognostic characteristics of pediatric acute myeloid leukemia with myelodysplasia-related changes under different diagnostic criteria
Ranran ZHANG ; Min RUAN ; Tianfeng LIU ; Shuchun WANG ; Xiaoyan ZHANG ; Benquan QI ; Xiaofan ZHU ; Li ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2024;62(3):250-255
Objective:To evaluate the clinical and prognostic differences in acute myeloid leukemia with myelodysplasia-related changes (AML-MRC) children under different diagnostic criteria (World Health Organization (WHO) 2016 and WHO 2022 criteria).Methods:In this retrospective cohort study, clinical characteristics and prognosis information of 260 acute myeloid leukemia (AML) children admitted to Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences from August 2017 to August 2021 were analyzed retrospectively. According to WHO 2016 and WHO 2022 diagnostic criteria, patients were divided into AML-MRC group and non-AML-MRC group, the prognostic and genetic differences between two groups were compared respectively. Meanwhile, the characteristics of children with 8 MRC-related genes defined in WHO 2022 diagnostic criteria were described. Mann-Whitney U test, chi-square test were used for comparison between groups. Survival curve was plotted by Kaplan-Meier method, and comparison between groups was performed by Log-Rank method. Results:Among the 260 children, there were 148 males and 112 females. The follow-up time was 26 (16, 38) months. A total of 28 children (10.8%) were diagnosed with AML-MRC according to the WHO 2016 diagnostic criteria. Compared with non-AML-MRC children, the frequency of PTPN11, RUNX11, SH2B3, MPL and STAG2 mutations was higher in AML-MRC children (25.0% (7/28) vs. 4.3% (10/232), 14.3% (4/28) vs. 3.9% (9/232), 10.7% (3/28) vs. 2.2% (5/232), 10.7% (3/28) vs. 2.2% (5/232), 10.7% (3/28) vs. 0.9% (2/232), all P<0.05). The 2-year overall survival (OS) and events free survival (EFS) rate of 28 AML-MRC children under WHO 2016 diagnostic criteria were worse than those of 232 non-AML-MRC children ((62.1±10.8)% vs. (94.5±1.6)%, χ2=22.1 ,P<0.001;(48.0±10.6)% vs. (70.9±3.2)%, χ2=6.33, P=0.012). Twenty-seven children (10.4%) were eventually diagnosed with AML-MRC according to WHO 2022 criteria, their 2-year OS rate were worse than 233 non-AML-MRC children ((60.8±11.1)% vs. (94.5±1.6)%, χ2=24.49 ,P<0.001), and there was no statistically significant difference in EFS rate between two groups at 2 years ((55.1±10.8)% vs. (70.1±3.2)%, χ2=2.44 , P=0.119). Conclusions:Compared with the 2022 WHO diagnostic criteria, the survival rates of children with AML-MRC under the 2016 WHO diagnostic criteria were worse than that of children without MRC.The new version of the AML-MRC diagnostic criteria emphasizes the importance of genes.
5.Role of NLRP3 inflammasome in therapeutic mild hypothermia post-treated myocardial ischemia-reperfusion rats
Yaqi LI ; Yixuan CHEN ; Jing ZHANG ; Shuchun YU
The Journal of Clinical Anesthesiology 2024;40(2):178-184
Objective To analyze the role of NOD-like receptor thermal protein domain associated protein 3(NLRP3)inflammasome in a therapeutic mild hypothermia(34℃)treated isolated rat myocardial ischemia-reperfusion model and explore its mechanism.Methods Sixty clean grade adult male SD rats,aged 7-10 weeks,weighing 250-300 g.Using a random number table method,the rats were divid-ed into five groups:blank control group(group S),myocardial ischemia-reperfusion group(group IR),34℃mild hypothermia post-treated myocardial ischemia-reperfusion group(group MH),34℃mild hypother-mia post-treated myocardial ischemia-reperfusion+3-TYP group(group HT),and 34℃mild hypothermia post-treated myocardial ischemia-reperfusion+3-TYP+MCC950 group(group HTM),12 rats in each group.Group S perfused the rat heart at 37℃with a balanced perfusion solution for 180 minutes.Group IR re-ceived balanced perfusion of the rat heart at 37℃for 30 minutes,followed by ischemia for 30 minutes and reperfusion with 37℃perfusion for 120 minutes.Group MH perfused the rat heart at 37℃for 30 minutes,followed by ischemia for 30 minutes and reperfusion with 34℃perfusion solution for 120 minutes.Group HT perfused the hearts of rats at 37℃for 30 minutes,followed by ischemia for 30 minutes,silent mating type information regulation 2 homolog 3(sirt3)inhibitor 3-TYP was added to the perfusate,and then per-fused at 34℃for 120 minutes.Group HTM perfused the hearts of rats at 37℃for 30 minutes,followed by ischemia for 30 minutes,sirt3 inhibitor 3-TYP and NLRP3 inhibitor MCC950 were added to the perfusate,and then perfused at 34℃for 120 minutes.The isolated heart was obtained 120 minutes after reperfusion,and the concentrations of IL-6 and IL-1β in the perfused cardiac fluid was measured using ELISA method,Western blot method for detecting the relative content of NLRP3 and sirt3 proteins in myocardial tissue,1%triphenyl tetrazolium chloride staining for calculating myocardial infarction area,and HE staining for observ-ing myocardial pathological changes.Results Compared with group S,HR were significantly slowed down,LVSP,±dp/dtmax were significantly decreased,and LVEDP were significantly increased 30,60,90,and 120 minutes after reperfusion,the concentrations of IL-6 and IL-1β in cardiac fluid leakage,and the per-centage of myocardial infarction area were significantly increased in groups IR,MH,HT,and HTM(P<0.05),the content of sirt3 protein in myocardial tissue were significantly reduced,while the content of NLRP3 protein were significantly increased in groups IR,HT,and HTM(P<0.05),the contents of sirt3 and NLRP3 protein in the myocardial tissue were significantly increased in group MH(P<0.05).Com-pared with group IR,HR were significantly increased,LVSP,±dp/dtmax were significantly increased,and LVEDP were significantly decreased 30,60,90,and 120 minutes after reperfusion,the concentrations of IL-6 and IL-1β in cardiac fluid leakage and the percentage of myocardial infarction area were significantly decreased in groups MH and HTM(P<0.05),the content of sirt3 protein in myocardial tissue was signifi-cantly increased,while the content of NLRP3 protein was significantly decreased in group MH(P<0.05),the content of NLRP3 protein in myocardial tissue was significantly reduced in group HTM(P<0.05).Compared with group MH,HR were significantly slowed down,LVSP,±dp/dtmax were significantly de-creased,and LVEDP were significantly increased 30,60,90,and 120 minutes after reperfusion,the con-centrations of IL-6 and IL-1β in cardiac fluid leakage,the percentage of myocardial infarction area,and the content of NLRP3 protein in myocardial tissue were significantly increased in group HT(P<0.05),the content of sirt3 protein in myocardial tissue was significantly reduced in groups HT and HTM(P<0.05).Compared with group HT,HR were significantly increased,LVSP,±dp/dtmax were significantly increased,and LVEDP were significantly decreased 30,60,90,and 120 minutes after reperfusion,the concentrations of IL-6 and IL-1β in cardiac fluid leakage,the percentage of myocardial infarction area,and the content of NLRP3 protein in myocardial tissue were significantly reduced in group HTM(P<0.05).Conclusion Therapeutic mild hypothermia(34℃)can improve hemodynamic parameters of isolated hearts and reduce the concentrations of IL-6 and IL-1β,NLRP3 protein content in myocardial tissue,percentage of myocardial infarction area,improve myocardial pathological changes,and reduce myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats,the mechanism may be related to the mitochondrial mediated sirt3 pathway inhibiting the high expres-sion of inflammatory corpuscle NLRP3.
6.Application of general anesthesia under nociception index combined with BIS monitoring in laparoscopic radical resection of colorectal cancer
Wei DENG ; Dan PENG ; Haijun HU ; Jing ZHANG ; Shuchun YU ; Song HUANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2024;40(24):3476-3481
Objective To evaluate the Nociception Index(NOX)combined with Bispectral Index(BIS)monitoring of anesthesia management during laparoscopic radical resection of colorectal cancer.Methods A total of 80 patients,regardless of gender,aged 50 to 80 years old,and ASA grade Ⅰ or Ⅱ,chose to undergo elective laparoscopic colorectal surgery under total intravenous anesthesia.They were randomly divided into two groups:NOX combined with BIS group(Group N)and BIS alone group(Group C),with 40 cases in each group.Group N maintains an appropriate analgesia depth(NOX value is 30~50)and sedation depth(BIS value is 40~60),and group C maintains an appropriate sedation depth(BIS 40~60)and is covered with opaque cards Hide NOX and adjust the appropriate analgesia depth based on the experience of the anesthesiologist.The main observational indi-cator is the intraoperative remifentanil dosage,and the secondary observational indicators include the intraoperative propofol and cisatracurium dosage,vasoactive drug use,anesthesia recovery and extubation time,postoperative NRS pain score and sufen.The dosage of Titanyl,adverse reactions such as agitation in the postoperative recovery period,postoperative nausea and vomiting,dizziness,and intraoperative awareness.Results The amount of remi-fentanil used during the operation in group N was significantly less than that in group C(P<0.05).The time of postoperative recovery and extubation in group N was significantly earlier than that in group C(P<0.05).The number of cases of intraoperative use of vasoactive drugs,the incidence of postoperative agitation during recovery,postoperative nausea and vomiting,and dizziness in group N were significantly lower than those in group C(P<0.05).There were no significant differences in the amount of propofol and cis-atracurium used during surgery and the incidence of awareness between the two groups(P>0.05).The NRS scores of patients in group N were signifi-cantly lower than those in group C at 2,4,6,and 24 hours after surgery(P<0.05),while there was no signifi-cant difference in the NRS scores between the two groups at 48 hours after surgery(P>0.05).The consumption of sufentanil in group N was significantly lower than that in group C during the first 12 hours and 12 to 24 hours after surgery(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the consumption of sufentanil between the two groups during the second 24 to 48 hours after surgery(P>0.05).Conclusion Compared with BIS monitoring alone,the use of NOX combined with BIS monitoring can maintain relatively stable intraoperative hemodynamics,reduce the amount of general anesthesia drugs,accelerate postoperative anesthesia recovery,improve the quality of anesthesia recovery,and reduce acute postoperative pain,which is beneficial to patients postoperative recovery.
7.Application of general anesthesia under nociception index combined with BIS monitoring in laparoscopic radical resection of colorectal cancer
Wei DENG ; Dan PENG ; Haijun HU ; Jing ZHANG ; Shuchun YU ; Song HUANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2024;40(24):3476-3481
Objective To evaluate the Nociception Index(NOX)combined with Bispectral Index(BIS)monitoring of anesthesia management during laparoscopic radical resection of colorectal cancer.Methods A total of 80 patients,regardless of gender,aged 50 to 80 years old,and ASA grade Ⅰ or Ⅱ,chose to undergo elective laparoscopic colorectal surgery under total intravenous anesthesia.They were randomly divided into two groups:NOX combined with BIS group(Group N)and BIS alone group(Group C),with 40 cases in each group.Group N maintains an appropriate analgesia depth(NOX value is 30~50)and sedation depth(BIS value is 40~60),and group C maintains an appropriate sedation depth(BIS 40~60)and is covered with opaque cards Hide NOX and adjust the appropriate analgesia depth based on the experience of the anesthesiologist.The main observational indi-cator is the intraoperative remifentanil dosage,and the secondary observational indicators include the intraoperative propofol and cisatracurium dosage,vasoactive drug use,anesthesia recovery and extubation time,postoperative NRS pain score and sufen.The dosage of Titanyl,adverse reactions such as agitation in the postoperative recovery period,postoperative nausea and vomiting,dizziness,and intraoperative awareness.Results The amount of remi-fentanil used during the operation in group N was significantly less than that in group C(P<0.05).The time of postoperative recovery and extubation in group N was significantly earlier than that in group C(P<0.05).The number of cases of intraoperative use of vasoactive drugs,the incidence of postoperative agitation during recovery,postoperative nausea and vomiting,and dizziness in group N were significantly lower than those in group C(P<0.05).There were no significant differences in the amount of propofol and cis-atracurium used during surgery and the incidence of awareness between the two groups(P>0.05).The NRS scores of patients in group N were signifi-cantly lower than those in group C at 2,4,6,and 24 hours after surgery(P<0.05),while there was no signifi-cant difference in the NRS scores between the two groups at 48 hours after surgery(P>0.05).The consumption of sufentanil in group N was significantly lower than that in group C during the first 12 hours and 12 to 24 hours after surgery(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the consumption of sufentanil between the two groups during the second 24 to 48 hours after surgery(P>0.05).Conclusion Compared with BIS monitoring alone,the use of NOX combined with BIS monitoring can maintain relatively stable intraoperative hemodynamics,reduce the amount of general anesthesia drugs,accelerate postoperative anesthesia recovery,improve the quality of anesthesia recovery,and reduce acute postoperative pain,which is beneficial to patients postoperative recovery.
8.Effects of biologics on psychological status and quality of life in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: a multicenter study
Shuchun WEI ; Chuan LIU ; Min CHEN ; Yanhui CAI ; Xiaohan WU ; Meilin CHEN ; Jixiang ZHANG ; Dan XIANG ; Zhongchun LIU ; Changqing JIANG ; Jie SHI ; Kaichun WU ; Weiguo DONG
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2023;62(8):1000-1006
Objective:To investigate the effects of biologics on psychological status and quality of life in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).Methods:A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 42 hospitals in 22 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government) from September 2021 to May 2022. General clinical information and the use of biologics were obtained from adult patients diagnosed with IBD who voluntarily participated in the study. Psychological status was evaluated using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire (IBDQ) assessment tools. Counts were analyzed via the Chi-square test, and datasets that were not normally distributed were analyzed via nonparametric tests. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results:A total of 2 478 valid questionnaires were collected. The GAD-7 score of the biologics group was significantly lower than that of the non-use group [6 (2, 9) vs. 7 (3, 10), Z=-3.49, P<0.001]. IBDQ scores [183 (158, 204) vs. 178 (152, 198), Z=-4.11, P<0.001], intestinal symptom scores [61 (52, 67) vs. 58 (49, 65), Z=-5.41, P<0.001], systemic symptom scores [28 (24, 32) vs. 27 (23, 31), Z=-2.37, P=0.018], emotional ability scores [69 (58, 77) vs. 67 (56, 75), Z=-3.58, P<0.001] and social ability scores [26 (22, 29) vs. 25 (22, 29), Z=-2.52, P=0.012] in the biologics group were significantly higher than in the non-use group. GAD-7 scores [5 (2, 9) vs. 6 (3, 10), Z=-3.50, P<0.001] and PSQI scores [6 (4, 9) vs. 6 (4, 9), Z=-2.55, P=0.011] were significantly lower in the group using infliximab than in the group not using it. IBDQ scores were significantly higher in patients using vedolizumab than in those not using it [186 (159, 205) vs. 181 (155, 201), Z=-2.32, P=0.021] and were also significantly higher in the group treated with adalimumab than in the group not treated with adalimumab [187 (159, 209) vs. 181 (155, 201), Z=-2.16, P=0.030]. However, ustekinumab had no significant effect on any of the scores. Conclusion:The use of biologics is strongly associated with improvements in anxiety status and quality of life in IBD patients.
9.Genomic and Transcriptomic Characterization Revealed the High Sensitivity of Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy in a Subset of Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma
Nan KANG ; Yinli ZHANG ; Shichao GUO ; Ran CHEN ; Fangzhou KONG ; Shuchun WANG ; Mingming YUAN ; Rongrong CHEN ; Danhua SHEN ; Jianliu WANG
Cancer Research and Treatment 2023;55(3):978-991
Purpose:
The unique chromosomal rearrangements of endometrial stromal sarcoma (ESS) make it possible to distinguish high-grade ESS (HGESS) and low-grade ESS (LGESS) from the molecular perspective. Analysis of ESS at the genomic and transcriptomic levels can help us achieve accurate diagnosis of ESS and provide potential therapy options for ESS patients.
Materials and Methods:
A total of 36 ESS patients who conducted DNA- and/or RNA-based next-generation sequencing were retrospectively enrolled in this study. The molecular characteristics of ESS at genomic and transcriptomic levels, including mutational spectrum, fusion profiles, gene expression and pathway enrichment analysis and features about immune microenvironment were comprehensively explored.
Results:
TP53 and DNMT3A mutations were the most frequent mutations. The classical fusions frequently found in HGESS (ZC3H7B-BCOR and NUTM2B-YWHAE) and LGESS (JAZF1-SUZ12) were detected in our cohort. CCND1 was significantly up-regulated in HGESS, while the expression of GPER1 and PGR encoding estrogen receptor (ER) and progesterone receptor (PR) did not differ significantly between HGESS and LGESS. Actionable mutations enriched in homologous recombination repair, cell cycle, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase/AKT/mammalian target of rapamycin pathways were detected in 60% of HGESS patients. Genes with up-regulated expression in HGESS were significantly enriched in five immune-related pathways. Most HGESS patients (85.7%) had positive predictors of immunotherapy efficacy. Moreover, immune microenvironment analysis showed that HGESS had relatively high immune infiltration. The degree of immune infiltration in HGESS patients with ZC3H7B-BCOR fusion was relatively higher than that of those with NUTM2B-YWHAE fusion.
Conclusion
This study investigated the molecular characteristics of ESS patients at the genomic and transcriptomic levels and revealed the potentially high sensitivity of targeted therapy and immunotherapy in a subset of HGESS with specific molecular features, providing a basis for guiding decision-making of treatment and the design of future clinical trials on precision therapy.
10.Pathogenesis of Metabolic Remodeling of Energy Substrate Based on Theory of Deficient Qi Stagnation and Progress of Chinese Medicine Intervention
Jing LI ; Senjie ZHONG ; Huifang KUANG ; Yang YANG ; Yi LIU ; Shuchun HUANG ; Zhihua GUO ; Qiuyan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(17):195-202
In the case of cardiac dysfunction, energy metabolism changes and the metabolism of myocardial substrates is reconstructed, as manifested by variation in the selection and utilization of energy substrates such as fatty acids and glucose. Persistent metabolic disorders of substrates will decrease energy supply, thus resulting in the occurrence and development of heart failure. Metabolic remodeling of substrate is resulted from the decline of visceral function and the accumulation of pathological products. Deficient Qi stagnation is the core pathogenesis. Deficient Qi (heart Qi deficiency, insufficient energy) is the root cause, which exists in the whole disease course. Stagnation (phlegm, blood stasis, fluid, lipid toxic products, lactic acid, etc.) is the symptom, which evidences the aggravation of the disease. Deficient Qi and stagnation are intertwined and causal, which form a spiral vicious circle. The typical syndrome is excess resulted from deficiency and deficiency-excess in complexity. The treatment principle is reinforcing healthy Qi and tonifying deficiency, dredging and removing pathogen. At the early stage, the method of reinforcing healthy Qi and tonifying deficiency (benefiting Qi) should be used, and the method of dredging and removing pathogen (activating blood) can be applied according to the conditions of patients. At the middle and late stages, both reinforcing healthy Qi and tonifying deficiency (benefiting Qi and warming Yang) and dredging and removing pathogen (activating blood, resolving stasis, and excreting water) should be emphasized. Chinese medicine can be applied according to the pathogenesis, thereby promoting the utilization of fatty acids, glucose, and other substrates and reducing the accumulation of toxic products derived from metabolic remodeling of substrate. Thus, both the root cause and symptoms can be alleviated, further improving cardiac energy metabolism and heart function.

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