1.Determination method of plasma concentrations of 7 anti-tumor drugs and its application
Jinxiu LYU ; Nan YAN ; Wenjun XU ; Jing ZHAO ; Hua ZHU ; Pengzhou HANG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(4):475-481
OBJECTIVE To establish a method for simultaneous determination of 7 anti-tumor drugs (irinotecan, capecitabine, paclitaxel, docetaxel, tamoxifen, letrozole and methotrexate) in human plasma and apply it to the clinic. METHODS After precipitating with a methanol-acetonitrile mixture (1∶ 1, V/V) containing 0.1% formic acid, liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) was used to determine the plasma concentration, using deuterium isotopes of each analyte as internal standards. The chromatography was performed on the Agilent Eclipse Plus C18 column with a gradient elution of water (containing 0.1% formic acid+0.04% 5 mmol/L ammonium formate) as mobile phase A and acetonitrile (containing 0.1% formic acid) as mobile phase B. The flow rate was 0.6 mL/min, and the column temperature was set at 40 ℃ . The sample size was 10 μL, and the analysis lasted for 5.5 min. Electrospray ionization was used in positive and negative ion mode, and multiple reaction monitoring mode was used. The ion pairs used for quantitative analysis were m/z 587.1→167.1 (irinotecan), m/z 360.1→244.1 (capecitabine), m/z 876.4→308.0 (paclitaxel), m/z 830.3→304.2 (docetaxel), m/z 372.1→129.1 (tamoxifen), m/z 284.1→242.1 (letrozole), and m/z 455.0→ 308.0 (methotrexate). A total of 97 patients with malignant tumors in our hospital were selected to measure the plasma concentrations of 7 anti-tumor drugs using the above method. RESULTS The linear ranges of irinotecan, capecitabine, paclitaxel, docetaxel, tamoxifen, letrozole and methotrexate were 2-1 000 ng/mL (r=0.994 3), 20-10 000 ng/mL (r=0.997 5), 2-1 000 ng/mL (r=0.997 9), 1-500 ng/mL (r=0.995 8), 1-500 ng/mL (r=0.995 2), 1-500 ng/mL (r=0.996 4), 10-5 000 (r=0.997 7), respectively. The quantitative lower limits were 2, 20, 2, 1, 1, 1 and 10 ng/mL; RSDs of intra-assay precision were 0.08%-14.86% (n=6). RSDs of inter-batch precision were 1.51%-11.55% (n=3), and the accuracies were 89.17%-114.93% (n=6). The matrix effects ranged from 89.89%-119.74% (n=6). RSDs of the stability tests were 1.98%-14.88% (n=6). The results of E-mail:hangpengzhou@163.com clinical application showed, the average plasma concentrations of irinotecan, capecitabine, paclitaxel and docetaxel were 704.09, 909.40, 36.45, 150.43 ng/mL, respectively. The values of the coefficient of variation were 25.24%, 62.65%, 122.69%, and 92.27%. CONCLUSIONS The established LC-MS/MS method is simple and rapid, and can be used for the simultaneous determination of 7 commonly used anti-tumor drugs in the plasma of patients with malignancy.
2.Mechanism of Ferroptosis in Regulating Chronic Heart Failure and Traditional Chinese Medicine Prevention and Treatment Based on Qi Deficiency and Stagnation: A Review
Ziyang YUAN ; Yan ZHANG ; Wei ZHANG ; Yaqin WANG ; Wenjun MAO ; Guo YANG ; Xuewei WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(2):248-255
Chronic heart failure (CHF) is the final stage of cardiovascular diseases. It is a complex syndrome, with dyspnea and edema as the main clinical manifestations, and it is characterized by complex disease conditions, difficult cure, and high mortality. Ferroptosis, a new type of programmed cell death, is different from other types of programmed cell death. Ferroptosis is iron-dependent, accompanied by lipid peroxide accumulation and mitochondrial shrinkage, becoming a hot research topic. Studies have confirmed that ferroptosis plays a key role in the occurrence and development of CHF. The regulation of ferroptosis may become a potential target for the treatment of CHF in the future. The theory of Qi deficiency and stagnation refers to the pathological state of original Qi deficiency and abnormal transportation and distribution of Qi, blood, and body fluid, which has guiding significance for revealing the pathogenesis evolution of some chronic diseases. We believe that Qi deficiency and stagnation is a summary of the pathogenesis of ferroptosis in CHF. Deficiency of Qi (heart Qi) is the root cause of CHF, and stagnation (phlegm turbidity and blood stasis) is the branch of this disease. The two influence each other in a vicious circle to promote the development of this disease. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) plays an important role in the treatment of CHF, improving the prognosis and quality of life of CHF patients. This paper explores the correlation between the theory of Qi deficiency and stagnation and the mechanism of ferroptosis in CHF. Furthermore, this paper reviews the mechanism of Chinese medicines and compound prescriptions in preventing and treating CHF by regulating ferroptosis according to the principles of replenishing Qi and dredging to remove stagnation, aiming to provide new ideas and methods for the treatment of CHF with TCM.
3.A case-crossover study on association between ambient temperature and injury incidence in Shenzhen City
Yan MA ; Qijiong ZHU ; Weicong CAI ; Ping XU ; Zhixue LI ; Jianxiong HU ; Wenjun MA ; Tao LIU ; Ying XU ; Ji PENG
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2025;42(5):536-542
Background Under the background of global warming, research on association between ambient temperature and risk of injury is needed. Objective To examine the effect of temperature on injury in Bao'an district, Shenzhen and identify the sensitive population, thereby providing a scientific basis for formulating prevention and control strategies and measures of injury. Methods The injury reports from the Injury Surveillance System and the meteorological data of Bao'an District between 2018 to 2022 were collected. The meteorological data were sourced from the fifth generation of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) land reanalysis data. Based on time-stratified case-crossover design, conditional logistic regression combined with distributed lag nonlinear model was used to evaluate the exposure-response association between ambient temperature and injury. The stratified analyses were further conducted by gender, age, and causes of injury. Results A total of
4.Pathomechanism and Treatment of Otolith Disorders from the Perspective of "Turbid Pathogen Disturbing Clarity"
Yan KONG ; Zihe KUANG ; Bin WU ; Wenjun SUN
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(13):1405-1408
Guided by the theory of turbid pathogen disturbing clarity, this paper holds that the pathogenesis of otolith disorders involves the failure of clear yang to ascend and the internal generation of phlegm-turbidity as the initiating factors. The clinical manifestations are characterized by the intermingling of phlegm and fluid, as well as the disturbance between turbid and clear substances, while the root lies in spleen-kidney deficiency and depletion of primordial qi. Treatment strategies are formulated according to the different stages of the disease: in the acute phase, therapy focuses on warming and resolving phlegm-fluid retention, using a modified combination of Linggui Zhugan Decoction (苓桂术甘汤) and Zexie Decoction (泽泻汤); in the residual phase, the approach shifts to tonifying qi and uplifting clear yang, with a modified combination of Shengxian Decoction (升陷汤) and Shengmai Power (生脉散); in the consolidation phase, therapy aims to tonify the kidney and replenish essence, employing a modified version of Qiju Dihuang Pill (杞菊地黄丸).
5.Mechanism and clinical research progress of remifentanil in the prevention and treatment of emergence agitation
Na WANG ; Yongbo DUAN ; Zhongjie XIAO ; Yujing SONG ; Wenjun YAN
China Pharmacy 2025;36(15):1947-1952
Emergence agitation (EA) is a common complication after general anesthesia, especially in children and adolescents. Remifentanil, as a short-acting μ-receptor agonist, has become an important drug for the prevention and treatment of EA due to its rapid recovery and low risk of respiratory depression. This article reviews the mechanism of action and clinical research progress of remifentanil in the prevention and treatment of EA. Its mechanism of action involves the inhibition of pain signals mediated by traditional μ-receptor activation and potential new mechanism based on neural-endocrine-immune network, including regulation of microglial inflammatory pathways, and the modulation of cytokines and chemokines,etc. Clinical studies have shown that remifentanil can significantly shorten the recovery time, reduce the incidence of EA, and further optimize the analgesic effect and recovery quality by combining with other drugs (such as local anesthetics, sedatives, and opioid drugs). Future research should further explore the mechanism of action of remifentanil, optimize clinical treatment strategies, and conduct large- scale clinical trials to standardize the drug use plan, while paying attention to its long-term effects and the development of multimodal treatment plans to promote the further development of EA prevention and treatment plans.
6.Application of artificial intelligence and automated scripts in3D printing brachytherapy
Wentai LI ; Jiandong ZHANG ; Zhihe WANG ; Xiaozhen QI ; Yan DING ; Baile ZHANG ; Wenjun MA ; Yao ZHAI ; Weiwei ZHOU ; Yanan SUN ; Xin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2025;34(3):419-425
Objective To explore the efficiency improvement in segmenting neural network with the application of Transformer + U-Net artificial intelligence (AI) and modeling with the application of Python scripts in three-dimensional (3D) printing brachytherapy. Methods A Transformer + U-Net AI neural network model was constructed, and Adam optimizer was used to ensure rapid gradient descent. Computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging data of patients were standardized and processed as self-made data sets. The training set was used to train AI and the optimal result weight parameters were saved. The test set was used to evaluate the AI ability. Python programming language was used to write an automated script to obtain the output segmentation image and convert it to the STL file for import. The source applicator and needle could be automatically modeled. The time of automatic segmentation and modeling and the time of manual segmentation and modeling were entered by two people, and the difference was verified by paired t-test. Results Dice similarity coefficient (DSC), mean intersection over union (MIOU), and Hausdorff distance (HD95) were used for evaluation. DSC was
7.Curcumin inhibits lipid metabolism in non-small cell lung cancer by downregulating the HIF-1α pathway.
Dandan LI ; Jiaxin CHU ; Yan YAN ; Wenjun XU ; Xingchun ZHU ; Yun SUN ; Haofeng DING ; Li REN ; Bo ZHU
Journal of Southern Medical University 2025;45(5):1039-1046
OBJECTIVES:
To investigate the effect of curcumin on lipid metabolism in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and its molecular mechanism.
METHODS:
The inhibitory effect of curcumin (0-70 μmol/L) on proliferation of A549 and H1299 cells was assessed using MTT assay, and 20 and 40 μmol/L curcumin was used in the subsequent experiments. The effect of curcumin on lipid metabolism was evaluated using cellular uptake assay, wound healing assay, triglyceride (TG)/free fatty acid (NEFA) measurements, and Oil Red O staining. Western blotting was performed to detect the expressions of PGC-1α, PPAR-α, and HIF-1α in curcumin-treated cells. Network pharmacology was used to predict the metabolic pathways, and the results were validated by Western blotting. In a nude mouse model bearing A549 cell xenograft, the effects of curcumin (20 mg/kg) on tumor growth and lipid metabolism were assessed by measuring tumor weight and observing the changes in intracellular lipid droplets.
RESULTS:
Curcumin concentration-dependently inhibited the proliferation of A549 and H1299 cells and significantly reduced TG and NEFA levels and intracellular lipid droplets. Western blotting revealed that curcumin significantly upregulated PGC-1α and PPAR‑α expressions in the cells. KEGG pathway enrichment analysis predicted significant involvement of the HIF-1 signaling pathway in curcumin-treated NSCLC, suggesting a potential interaction between HIF-1α and PPAR‑α. Western blotting confirmed that curcumin downregulated the expression of HIF-1α. In the tumor-bearing mice, curcumin treatment caused significant reduction of the tumor weight and the number of lipid droplets in the tumor cells.
CONCLUSIONS
Curcumin inhibits NSCLC cell proliferation and lipid metabolism by downregulating the HIF-1α pathway.
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8.A qualitative study on school adaptation and adaptive strategy of non-military cadets
Qianwen YAN ; Yinuo OU ; Xiaozhu AN ; Wenjun GAO
Journal of Navy Medicine 2025;46(3):242-247
Objective To investigate the school adaptation of non-military cadets,and to propose suggestions for enhancing this adaptability,as well as to explore coping strategies for maladjustment,so as to contribute to the implementation of the"civil-military integration"policy and provide references for the management of non-military cadets and the enhancement of school adaptation.Methods Seventeen non-military cadets from different majors and grades in a military academy were selected as research participants by purposive sampling.Semi-structured interviews were conducted on the participants,and content analysis was applied to analyze the data.Results Non-military cadets enjoyed abundant teaching resources and a safe and orderly campus environment for cultivating good behavioral habits.Multiple departments collaborated closely to establish a robust mental health support system.In the face of challenges,students exhibited diverse coping strategies.Both actively facing difficulties and adjusting negative emotions in a timely manner,effectively enhanced their adaptability.To further enhance the school adaptation of non-military cadets,we proposed the following suggestions:Firstly,innovate the training mode,focusing not only on academic development but also on practical and innovative abilities.Secondly,actively expand employment channels to build broader career development platforms.Simultaneously,it is necessary to clarify the policy differences between military cadets and non-military cadets and tailor exclusive management systems to ensure that each student can thrive in the most suitable environment.Conclusion The school adaptation of the interviewed students is good,and tends to increase with the number of education years.However,there is still room for improvement in the adaptation.The military academy has achieved remarkable results in managing and cultivating non-military cadets,but it is essential to continuously optimize and improve relevant policies and measures to meet the individualized needs of students and promote their comprehensive development.
9.The value of nomogram based on clinical features and CT radiomics in predicting the grade of clear cell renal cell carcinoma
Hongqing Zhu ; Tao Zhang ; Kangchen Gu ; Xian Wang ; Song Guan ; Yan Yan ; Wenjun Yao
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(6):1127-1133
Objective :
To explore the utility of a nomogram integrating contrast-enhanced CT radiomics with clinical features in the preoperative prediction of WHO/ISUP grade for clear cell renal cell carcinoma(ccRCC).
Methods:
A total of 214 patients with pathologically proven ccRCC who underwent enhanced CT scan before surgery were retrospectively included. According to the WHO/ISUP grade system, the cases were classified into low-grade(grades Ⅰ-Ⅱ) and high-grade(grades Ⅲ-Ⅳ), and then randomly divided into training and test set with a ratio of 4 ∶1. Regions of interest were segmented from both unenhanced and three-phase enhanced images, and radiomic features were extracted. Feature selection and dimensionality reduction were performed using Spearman rank correlation coefficients and LASSO regression, followed by the construction of the radiomic model with the KNN algorithm. Clinical and semantic imaging features were selected through univariate and multivariate analyses, and a clinical model was developed using the KNN algorithm. The clinical and radiomics signatures were used to construct a combined model and a nomogram was developed. The ROC curve and delong test were used to evaluate the diagnostic performance of the model, while calibration and decision curve analyses assessed its accuracy and clinical applicability.
Results:
8 clinical features and 11 radiomic features were selected. The combined model, integrating these clinical and radiomics signatures, exhibited robust predictive performance with AUC values of 0.887 in the training set and 0.800 in the test set. The calibration curve demonstrated good consistency between the nomogram model and actual outcomes, while decision curve analysis indicated a favorable net benefit for the nomogram.
Conclusion
The nomogram constructed by combining radiomics and clinical signatures can provide evidence for preoperative prediction of ccRCC grade and guide clinical decision-making.
10.Research on the current situation and countermeasures of science and technology ethics governance of innovation subjects in Anhui province:based on the perspective of whole provincial investigation and analysis
Zichan CHEN ; Xiaofang WANG ; Wenjun JIANG ; Peng YAN
Chinese Medical Ethics 2024;37(8):908-914
The rapid development of scientific and technological innovation has gradually brought science and technology ethics into the public view.The innovation subjects are the main force of scientific and technological innovation,and building a sound science and technology ethics governance system must enhance their science and technology ethics governance abilities.The current situation of science and technology ethics governance of 182 innovation subjects in Anhui province was investigated from six aspects.The results showed that Anhui Province had achieved preliminary results in promoting the construction of a science and technology ethics governance system,but there were still many problems and shortcomings.Based on the results of the investigation and analysis,this paper proposed six countermeasures and suggestions,including establishing a sound technology ethics(review)committee for innovation subjects,valuing the registration of science and technology ethics information for innovation subjects,accelerating the science and technology ethics governance in the field of artificial intelligence,regularly conducting the science and technology ethics learning and training,cultivating compound the science and technology ethics management talents,and strengthening research on the science and technology ethics governance issues,with a view to enhancing the ability of science and technology ethics governance for innovation subjects,improving the construction of science and technology ethics governance system,and assisting the healthy development of science and technology innovation in the whole province.


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