1.The effect of CD33+MDSC-mediated T lymphocyte function on the therapeutic efficacy of 125I particle implantation combined with arterial chemoembolization in the treatment of cervical cancer.
Yongjin HU ; Zanhong WANG ; Feng'e LI ; Weihong FENG ; Yupeng WANG
Chinese Journal of Cellular and Molecular Immunology 2025;41(10):905-912
Objective To explore the expression levels of CD33+ myeloid-derived suppressor cell (MDSC)-mediated T lymphocyte function and related inflammatory factors secreted by T lymphocyte subsets in patients with cervical cancer, and to analyze their correlation with the treatment efficacy of 125I particle implantation combined with arterial chemoembolization, as well as predictive value for treatment outcomes and interaction effects. Methods From January 1st, 2021 to January 1st, 2024, our hospital admitted 152 patients with advanced cervical cancer, who were confirmed by pathological examination. All patients received uterine artery chemoembolization combined with 125I particle implantation. The predictive value of CD33+MDSC levels for clinical treatment response in cervical cancer was assessed using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to evaluate both multiplicative and additive interactions between CD33+MDSC and T lymphocytes in predicting clinical treatment failure of cervical cancer. Kaplan Meier method was used to analyze the survival differences between cervical cancer patients with high and low CD33+MDSC expression levels. Results Compared with the effective group, patients in the ineffective group had decreased expression levels of CD3+ T lymphocyte, CD4+ T lymphocyte, interleukin 2 (IL-2) and interferon γ (IFN-γ), while showing increased expression levels of CD33+MDSC, CD8+ T lymphocyte, IL-4 and IL-6, along with increased tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) levels, larger maximum tumor diameters, and a higher incidence of lymph node metastasis. The expression levels of CD33+MDSCs demonstrated good predictive performance for treatment efficacy in cervical cancer patients. The high CD33+MDSC expression group had a significantly shorter overall survival (OS) than the low CD33+MDSC expression group (6.0±1.0 months vs. 12.0±1.2 months; t=33.280). The interaction analysis revealed that CD33+MDSCs and CD8+ T lymphocytes were highly expressed, while CD3+ and CD4+ T lymphocytes were lowly expressed, which was associated with an increased risk of clinical treatment failure in cervical cancer patients. Conclusion CD33+MDSCs can inhibit CD3+ and CD4+ T lymphocytes. It can upregulate the expression of CD8+ T lymphocytes, form an immunosuppressive microenvironment, and reduce the treatment response rate of 125I particle implantation combined with arterial chemoembolization. CD33+MDSCs may serve as an independent biomarker for predicting the therapeutic efficacy and poor prognosis.
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Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/immunology*
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Middle Aged
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Chemoembolization, Therapeutic/methods*
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Sialic Acid Binding Ig-like Lectin 3/immunology*
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T-Lymphocytes/immunology*
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Treatment Outcome
2.Research progress on early screening methods for occupational noise-induced hearing loss
Aihua LI ; Wenyan YU ; Hongyan YANG ; Weihong CAI ; Rui ZHANG ; Haijiang FENG ; Huaiying TAO ; Yixian MA ; Yan YE
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2025;42(11):1400-1404
Occupational noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is an irreversible sensorineural hearing loss that severely endangers workers’ health, making early screening crucial. This article reviewed the research progress on early screening methods for occupational NIHL, introduced the testing mechanisms of three core screening methods—tympanometry, otoacoustic emissions, and extended high-frequency audiometry —and summarized their clinical application advantages and limitations. It is proposed that multimodal combined detection (e.g., the combination of tympanometry, otoacoustic emissions, and extended high-frequency audiometry) can significantly improve the accuracy and comprehensiveness of early screening. Meanwhile, future studies with prospective cohort design are encouraged to verify the long-term monitoring value of each method and to strengthen the joint development of screening technologies with cutting-edge approaches such as machine learning, in order to further improve screening efficiency and provide stronger protection for workers’ hearing health.
3.Research progress of factors influencing the efficacy of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Gulinigeer·AINIWAER ; Han XIE ; Xinyi CHEN ; Xudong MA ; Weihong GE ; Feng YU
China Pharmacist 2024;27(5):885-891
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDs)are widely used to treat osteoarthritis,rheumatoid arthritis,and acute and chronic painful diseases.Significant interindividual heterogeneity in the efficacy of NSAIDs has been found in patients,which can lead to treatment failure or life-threatening adverse drug reactions.This review will discuss the causes of the variability in the efficacy of NSAIDs in terms of CYP2C9 enzyme gene polymorphism,cyclooxygenase enzyme gene polymorphism,and differences in the intestinal microbiota,to provide a reference for the development of individualized dosing regimens for NSAIDs.
4.Administration Practice and Cost Effectiveness Analysis of Internet Anticoagulation Outpatient Service During the Novel Coronavirus Infection
Wenbin SU ; Mengfei DAI ; Chen LAN ; Lin ZHOU ; Jifan ZHANG ; Weihong GE ; Feng YU ; Hang XU
Herald of Medicine 2024;43(7):1147-1150
Objective To analysis the effectiveness and cost of Internet-based anticoagulation clinic versus traditional anticoagulation clinic treatment at Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods We reviewed and analyzed the clinical data of patients receiving anticoagulation management through Internet-based outpatient care and traditional outpatient care in Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital,from June 1,2020 to June 30,2021.Variability in time in therapeutic range(TTR)and international normalized ratio(INR)were calculated for enrolled patients.Patients meeting TTR≥60%and INR variability<0.65 were considered optimal anticoagulation quality.Cost-effectiveness analysis was conducted from the patients'perspective,with results expressed using the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio(ICER).Results In the"Internet-based anticoagulation outpatient care"and"traditional face-to-face anticoagulation outpatient care"groups,19 individuals(67.86%)and 67 individuals(76.14%)met the criteria for optimal anticoagulation quality,respectively.The mean TTR was(71.83±19.17)%in the Internet-based group and(71.74±23.41)%in the traditional face-to-face group,indicating similar levels of warfarin anticoagulation quality between the two groups.The ICER was calculated as 327.17 yuan,less than the per capita gross domestic product(GDP)of 2021.Conclusion During the COVID-19 pandemic,Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital's Internet-based anticoagulation outpatient care effectively complemented the government's epidemic control policies.It ensured equivalent anticoagulation outcomes and significantly reduced patients'financial burdens.This approach offers new insights and guidance for optimizing healthcare services in the post-pandemic era.
5.Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Rehmanniae Radix and Its Decoction Pieces Based on Sugar Spectrum
Mengru DAI ; Chun LI ; Raorao LI ; Limei LIN ; Chunxiu SHEN ; Yongxin ZHANG ; Weihong FENG ; Zhimin WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(18):157-163
ObjectiveTaking the oligosaccharides in Rehmanniae Radix(RR) as the research object, the content determination method based on high performance liquid chromatography-evaporative light scattering detection(HPLC-ELSD) and thin layer chromatography(TLC) identification method were established to explore the content and distribution of oligosaccharides in different RR herbs and decoction pieces. MethodA total of 10 batches of fresh and raw RR, 12 batches of RR decoction pieces and Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata(RRP) were collected. A TLC identification method for fructose, sucrose, manninotriose, raffinose and stachyose in RR was established by using silica gel G thin-layer plates with ethyl acetate-water-anhydrous formic acid-glacial acetic acid(12∶6∶5∶4) as the developing agent and 10% sulfuric acid-ethanol solution as chromogenic agent. A HPLC-ELSD was used to determine the contents of fructose, glucose, sucrose, melibiose, raffinose, manninotriose and stachyose in different RR herbs and decoction pieces. Then principal component analysis(PCA) and partial least squares-discriminant analysis(PLS-DA) were used to analyze the contents of 7 kinds of saccharides in RR herbs and decoction pieces, and the differential components were screened with the value of variable importance in the projection(VIP)>1. ResultThe results of TLC identification showed that fresh RR, raw RR and its decoction pieces showed spots of the same color on the corresponding positions with the control products of stachyose, raffinose and sucrose, while the TLC of RRP showed spots of the same color at corresponding positions to manninotriose and fructose controls. The results of methodological investigations of 7 analytes met the requirements of determination. Only glucose, sucrose, raffinose and stachyose were detected in 10 batches of fresh RR and 10 batches of raw RR herbs, the average contents of which were 0.84%, 4.62%, 2.42% and 57.90% in fresh samples, while those were 3.16%, 9.36%, 7.05% and 38.10% in raw samples, respectively. In 12 batches of RR decoction pieces, the contents of the above seven sugars(fructose, glucose, sucrose, melibiose, raffinose, manninotriose and stachyose) were 1.68%, 4.27%, 9.96%, 0.53%, 6.85%, 3.05% and 37.52%, respectively. In 12 batches of RRP, the contents of the above seven sugars were 10.62%, 11.01%, 1.25%, 3.35%, 1.12%, 28.16% and 6.39%, respectively. The results of multivariate statistical analysis showed that fresh RR, raw RR and RRP could be distinguished from each other by the contents of the 7 sugars, and the main differential components were stachyose, sucrose, raffinose and manninotriose. ConclusionIn terms of oligosaccharides, the contents and types of saccharides in different herbs and decoction pieces of RR are quite different, and the TLC identification method based on this can be used to distinguish raw RR from RRP, which can lay a foundation for improving the quality standard of RR and developing and applying oligosaccharides in different processed products of RR.
6.A real-world study of effectiveness and safety of generic and original clopidogrel in the treatment of acute coronary syndrome
Bing LUO ; Xian YANG ; Yixuan LI ; Congling CHEN ; Simin YAN ; Xi LAN ; Xue BAO ; Feng YU ; Weihong GE
China Pharmacy 2023;34(6):724-729
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the clinical effectiveness and safety of domestic generic and imported original clopidogrel for antiplatelet therapy in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). METHODS The clinical data of ACS patients in Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of China Pharmaceutical University from January 2020 to June 2021 were retrospectively collected by using electronic medical record system, and the patients were divided into original drug group (321 cases) and generic drug group (328 cases) according to the drug use. Both groups were given dual antiplatelet therapy with clopidogrel and aspirin. The effectiveness and safety outcomes of the two groups were followed up for 12 months and compared, the related influential factors were analyzed. RESULTS Major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) occurred in 16 and 22 patients in original drug group and generic drug group respectively, including nonfatal myocardial infarction (4 and 5 cases), stroke (2 and 4 cases), revascularization (8 and 3 cases), cardiovascular related death (2 and 4 cases), and all-cause death (4 and 6 cases). There were 12 and 7 patients with major bleeding events, 38 and 29 patients with minor bleeding events, and 33 and 21 patients with non-bleeding adverse events. There was no statistically significant difference in the cumulative incidence of related events (P values of Log-Rank tests were all greater than 0.05). Cox regression analysis showed that the use of generic clopidogrel did not increase the risk of MACE and major bleeding events in ACS patients [hazard ratio of 1.305 and 0.416, 95% confidence interval of (0.678, 2.512) and (0.155, 1.117), respectively, P>0.05], and the combination of proton pump inhibitors (PPI) could reduce the risk of major bleeding events [hazard ratio of 0.196, 95% confidence interval of (0.063, 0.611), P<0.05]. CONCLUSIONS Compared with imported original drug, domestic generic clopidogrel has similar clinical effectiveness and good safety. Combined use of PPI may be a beneficial factor to reduce the occurrence of major bleeding events in patients.
7.Effect of surgery under propofol anesthesia during mid-pregnancy on cognitive function and hippocampal HDAC2-CREB-NR2B signaling pathway in offspring rats
Yunlin FENG ; Shengqiang WANG ; Namin FENG ; Weihong ZHAO ; Foquan LUO
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2023;43(3):302-306
Objective:To evaluate the effect of surgery under propofol anesthesia during mid-pregnancy on the cognitive function and hippocampal histone deacetylase 2 (HDAC2)-cAMP response element-binding protein (CREB)-N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor 2B subunit (NR2B)-containing NMDA receptor (NR2B) signaling pathway in the offspring rats.Methods:Thirty healthy Sprague-Dawley rats at 14 days of gestation were divided into 3 groups ( n=10 each) using a random number table method: propofol anesthesia group (P group), surgery under propofol anesthesia group (S group) and control group (C group). In S group, propofol 20 mg/kg was injected via the caudal vein, and then propofol was continuously infused at a rate of 20 mg·kg -1·h -1 to maintain anesthesia for 4 h, and exploratory laparotomy was performed. Group P received no exploratory laparotomy and the other treatments were similar to those previously described in group S. The equal volume of normal saline was given instead in group C. The learning and memory of the offspring rats was assessed using Morris water maze test on postnatal day 30. The expression of HDAC2, phosphorylated CREB (p-CREB), NR2B, brain-derived neurotriphic factor (BDNF) and phosphorylated tyrosine kinase B (p-TrkB) in offspring′s hippocampi was evaluated by Western blot. Apoptosis in hippocampal neurons was detected by TUNEL staining. Results:Compared with group C, the escape latency was significantly prolonged, the frequency of crossing the original platform was decreased, the time spent in the second quadrant was shortened, the expression of HDAC2 was up-regulated, the expression of p-CREB, NR2B, BDNF and p-TrkB was down-regulated, and the apoptosis rate of the hippocampal neurons was increased in P and S groups ( P<0.05). Compared with P group, the escape latency was significantly prolonged, the frequency of crossing the original platform was decreased, the time spent in the second quadrant was shortened, the expression of HDAC2 was up-regulated, the expression of p-CREB, NR2B, BDNF and p-TrkB was down-regulated, and the apoptosis rate of the hippocampal neurons was increased in S group ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Surgery under propofol anesthesia during mid-pregnancy can decrease the cognitive function of offspring rats, and the mechanism is related to the regulation of HDAC2-CREB-NR2B signaling pathway and the promotion of apoptosis in hippocampal neurons.
8.Quality Evaluation and Suggestions on Pharmacopoeia Standard of Eucommiae Folium
Ping WANG ; Shaojia LIANG ; Wenwen ZHANG ; Weihong FENG ; Hong YI ; Chun LI ; Fengqian GUO ; Qin SI ; Dejing FU ; Man GONG ; Zhengtao WANG ; Hongchu ZHENG ; Xiaoqian LIU ; Zhimin WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(2):10-17
ObjectiveTo establish a quantitative analysis multi-components by single marker method (QAMS) for five main components (aucubin, geniposidic acid, chlorogenic acid, asperuloside and rutin) in Eucommiae Folium, to verify its feasibility and applicability in the determination of Eucommiae Folium, so as to provide a scientific basis for the development of quality standard of this herb. MethodHigh performance liquid chromatography was performed on a Welch Boltmatetm™ C18 column (4.6 mm×100 mm, 2.7 μm) with methanol (A)-0.2% phosphoric acid aqueous solution (B) as the mobile phase for gradient elution (0-8 min, 3%A; 8-10 min, 3%-11%A; 10-26 min, 11%A; 26-27 min, 11%-25%A; 27-60 min, 25%-32%A), the column temperature was set at 30 ℃, the flow rate was 0.6 mL·min-1, the detection wavelengths were at 210 nm and 254 nm. Chlorogenic acid was used as an internal reference to establish the relative correction factors (f) between it and the other four components, and the contents of the five components in 14 batches of Eucommiae Folium were determined by QAMS and external standard method (ESM), respectively. ResultThe f values of chlorogenic acid to aucubin, geniposidic acid, asperuloside and rutin were 3.13, 1.45, 2.64 and 0.56, respectively. Repeatability was good under different experimental conditions, relative standard deviation (RSD) was <5.0%. The contents of aucubin, geniposidic acid, chlorogenic acid, asperuloside and rutin in 14 batches of Eucommiae Folium were 1.340-28.975, 0.252-36.086, 10.016-27.443, 1.396-8.646, 0.533-1.766 mg·g-1, respectively. There were no significant difference between content results of QAMS and that of ESM (RSD<5.0%). ConclusionQAMS established with chlorogenic acid as the internal reference can be used to determine the contents of five components in Eucommiae Folium, and this method is simple and accurate. After comprehensive evaluation, the quality standard of Eucommiae Folium in subsequent editions of Chinese Pharmacopoeia is suggested that three main active components, chlorogenic acid, aucubin and geniposidic acid, are selected as quality markers, and their content limits are recommended not less than 1.5%, 1.0% and 1.0%, respectively. This quality standard draft can avoid the potential quality risk due to poor specificity and low content limit of the index component (chlorogenic acid) in the previous editions of Chinese Pharmacopoeia.
9.Comparison of Character,Turgidity and Chemical Composition of Prunellae Spica Seeds,Chia Seeds and Basil Seeds
Shaoru WU ; Weihong FENG ; Lixin YANG ; Kaiming CHEN ; Liangmian CHEN ; Xiaoqian LIU ; Huimin GAO ; Zhimin WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(2):18-26
ObjectiveIn order to explore the utilization value of the seeds dropped in the harvesting, processing, storage and transportation of Prunellae Spica, the character, turgidity and chemical composition of the seeds were analyzed and compared with those of the commercially available varieties, such as chia seeds and basil seeds. MethodCharacter was observed directly. The turgidity was determined according to the method of general rule 2101 of Chinese Pharmacopoeia (part Ⅳ, the 2020 edition). The contents of six phenolic acids (danshensu, protocatechuic acid, protocatechuic aldehyde, caffeic acid, salviaflaside and rosmarinic acid) were determined by ultra performance liquid chromatography (UPLC), acetonitrile (A)-0.1% formic acid aqueous solution (B) was used as mobile phase for gradient elution (0-7 min, 2%-8%A; 7-13 min, 8%A; 13-14 min, 8%-17%A; 14-30 min, 17%A), the detection wavelength was at 280 nm. The liposoluble components were extracted by n-hexane and identified by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and the contents of five fatty acids, namely palmitic acid, oleic acid, stearic acid, linolic acid and α-linolenic acid, were determined on a DB-35MS capillary column (0.25 mm×60.0 m, 0.25 µm), the injection temperature was 250 ℃, the carrier gas was high-purity helium with a flow rate of 1.0 mL·min-1 and the splitting ratio of 50∶1. The volatile oil was extracted by steam distillation method and its components were identified by GC-MS on a WM-5MS capillary column (0.25 mm×30.0 m, 0.25 µm) with the injection temperature of 250 ℃, the flow rate of 1.0 mL·min-1 and the splitting ratio of 10∶1. ResultPrunellae Spica seeds were slightly smaller than chia seeds and basil seeds, and their color of seed coat was obviously different. Prunellae Spica seeds had strong water absorption and swelling characteristics, and the turgidity was 17.4 mL·g-1, which was lower than that of chia seeds (25.2 mL·g-1) and basil seeds (35.6 mL·g-1). Prunellae Spica seeds were rich in phenolic and fatty acids, while the content of volatile oil was very low. The main phenolic acids were salviaflaside and rosmarinic acid, with the contents of 0.579% and 0.392%, respectively. The total content of five fatty acids in n-hexane extract was 90.1%, and total content of unsaturated fatty acids was 80.6%, among which content of α-linolenic acid was 50.0%, which was slightly lower than 57.2% of chia seeds and similar to 50.0% of basil seeds. ConclusionPrunellae Spica seeds have good turgidity, rich in phenolic acids and unsaturated fatty acids, and especially with high amount of α-linolenic acid. It is worthy of being developed as functional food to realize comprehensive utilization of the waste resources of Prunellae Spica.
10.Implementation of a SBAR sign-out template in the standardized residency training in a neonatal ward
Feng CHEN ; Luying CAO ; Weihong YUE ; Zhene XU ; Zhenqiu LIU ; Ya HU ; Yongming WANG ; Ziyu HUA ; Hong WEI
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2022;21(10):1366-1370
Objective:To analyze the effect of SBAR (situation, background, assessment, and recommendation) sign-out template in the standardized residency training in a neonatal ward.Methods:Based on SBAR communication mode, we designed and optimized neonatal ward sign-out checklist, and a total of 67 residents were trained for 2 weeks from April 2019 to June 2019, with control group (before training) and observation group (after training). The assessment indicators of sign-out information included sign-out duration, the incidence of sign-out errors, quality assessment scores and shift satisfaction (including sign-out satisfaction and self-evaluation) as well as competencies. A total of 1 553 children's morning shift data were collected, and SPSS 22. 0 was used for t test and chi-square test. Results:In the control group, the sign-out duration was (23.4±4.7) min, the incidence of sign-out errors was (43.6±6.6)%, quality assessment scores were (6.3±0.7) points, the satisfaction degree was (76.5±4.6)%, and the self-evaluation scores were (5.2±2.1) points. While, in the observation group, the sign-out duration was (15.9±3.2) min, the incidence of sign-out errors was (21.1±2.3)%, quality assessment scores were (8.9±0.9) points, the satisfaction degree was (94.1±2.9)%, and the self-evaluation scores were (8.9±0.8) points, with statistically significant difference ( P<0.05). There were statistically significant differences between the two groups in clinical skills and medical service ability [(2.2±0.1) vs. (3.8±0.3)], interpersonal communication ability [(2.6±0.5) vs. (4.2±0.1) points], teamwork ability [(3.1±0.2) vs. (4.6±0.3)], information and management ability [(2.5±0.5) vs. (4.2±0.2)] ( P<0.05). Conclusion:The SBAR template can improve sign-out process and the clinical skills of standardized training residents.

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