1.Discovery of bioactive polycyclic polyprenylated acylphloroglucinol from Hypericum patulum that protects against hepatic ischemia/reperfusion injury.
Bo TAO ; Xiangli ZHAO ; Zhengyi SHI ; Jie LI ; Yulin DUAN ; Xiaosheng TAN ; Gang CHEN ; Changxing QI ; Yonghui ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.) 2025;23(9):1104-1110
Hepatic ischemia/reperfusion injury (IRI) remains a critical complication contributing to graft dysfunction following liver surgery. As part of an ongoing search for hepatoprotective natural products, five previously unreported homoadamantane-type polycyclic polyprenylated acylphloroglucinols (PPAPs), named hyperhomanoons A-E (1-5), and one known analog, hypersampsone O (6), were isolated from Hypericum patulum. Among these, compound 6 demonstrated potent protective effects against CoCl₂-induced hypoxic injury in hepatocytes. Furthermore, in a murine model of hepatic IRI induced by vascular occlusion, pretreatment with 6 markedly alleviated liver damage and reduced hepatocyte apoptosis. This study is the first to identify PPAPs as promising scaffolds for the development of therapeutic agents targeting hepatic IRI, underscoring their potential as lead compounds in drug discovery efforts for ischemic liver diseases.
Reperfusion Injury/prevention & control*
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Animals
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Hypericum/chemistry*
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Phloroglucinol/administration & dosage*
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Mice
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Humans
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Male
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Liver/blood supply*
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Apoptosis/drug effects*
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Molecular Structure
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Protective Agents/pharmacology*
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Hepatocytes/drug effects*
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Mice, Inbred C57BL
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Liver Diseases/drug therapy*
2.Clustering and network analysis of the association between food intake and physical fitness in junior and senior high school students
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(12):1716-1720
Objective:
To explore the network structure of dietary intake and physical fitness subtypes among junior and senior high school students, so as to provide precise and efficient intervention guidance for improving abnormal physical health issues in adolescents.
Methods:
Based on the 2020-2021 Database of Youth Health (DYH), a total of 9 730 junior and senior high school students in Shandong Province were included for analysis. Dietary intake was assessed using a modified Chinese Dietary Quality Questionnaire, and physical fitness was evaluated according to the "2014 National Student Physical Fitness Standard". The Kmeans clustering algorithm was employed to identify potential subtypes of physical fitness in junior and high school students. Network analysis was used to construct a network linking dietary intake and physical fitness symptoms and to identify clusters of dietary behaviors and physical fitness symptoms among adolescents of different genders.
Results:
The physical fitness among junior and senior high school students of different genders were categorized into two subtypes: the baseline steady type (3 427 male students, 4 039 female students) and the morphological deviation type (1 294 male students, 970 female students). Statistically significant differences were observed in network strength and network connectivity strength among different genders and physical fitness subtypes (all P<0.05). Connections between food intake and physical health symptom clusters across different genders and physical health types among junior and senior high school students were primarily achieved through instant noodle intake and physical fitness (males of morphological deviation type, weight=0.06), fruit intake and physical fitness (males of baseline steady type, weight=-0.07), potato intake and vital capacity (females of morphological deviation type, weight=0.09), and processed meat intake and vital capacity (females of baseline steady type, weight=0.05).
Conclusions
Dietary intake serves as a significant modifiable risk factor for the physical fitness of junior and high school students. Interventions should focus on promoting healthy eating habits.
3.Improvement effect of lovastatin on hyperlipidemia-induced liver injury in rats and its mechanism
Yi ZHAO ; Bing ZHOU ; Huirui QIU ; Xuan LI ; Xiangli CUI
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2025;51(5):1155-1164
Objective:To investigate the protective effect of lovastatin on liver injury in the rats induced by hyperlipidemia,and to elucidate its possible mechanism.Methods:Fifteen SD rats were randomly divided into control group,hyperlipidemia model group,and lovastatin group,with 5 rats in each group.The rats in control group were fed with standard diet,while the rats in hyperlipidemia model group and lovastatin group were fed high-fat diet for 12 weeks.Starting from the 8th week,the rats were administered treatments via gavage once a day for 4 weeks:the rats in lovastatin group received 2 mng·kg-1 lovastatin,while the rats in control group and hyperlipidemia model group received an equal volume of normal saline.The body weights of the rats in various groups were measured at weeks 1,8,9,10,11,and 12 after the experiment began;the histopathology of liver tissue of the rats in various groups was observed using HE staining;the serum levels of total cholesterol(TC),triglycerides(TG),high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C),low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C),malondialdehyde(MDA),as well as the activities of superoxide dismutase(SOD),glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px),aspartate aminotransferase(AST),and alanine aminotransferase(ALT),and the levels of interleukin-2(IL-2),interleukin-6(IL-6),interleukin-12(IL-12),and tumor necrosis factor-a(TNF-α)of the rats in various groups were detected using commercial kits;the composition of the gut microbiota of the rats in various groups was analyzed by 16S rRNA sequencing.Results:Compared with control group,the body weight of the rats in hyperlipidemia model group was significantly increased from the 8th week of high-fat diet feeding(P<0.05 or P<0.01 or P<0.001).Compared with hyperlipidemia model group,the body weight of the rats in lovastatin group was significantly decreased at weeks 11 and 12(P<0.05).Compared with control group,the livers of the rats in hyperlipidemia model group appeared rough,pale,enlarged,with blunt edges,and had a granular and greasy texture.Compared with hyperlipidemia model group,the livers of the rats in lovastatin group were light brownish-red,soft,with slightly blunt edges,reduced volume,and less granularity and greasiness.Compared with control group,the liver cells of the rats in hyperlipidemia model group were swollen and disorganized,with pyknotic nuclei,extensive inflammatory cell infiltration,and numerous vacuolar degenerations.Compared with hyperlipidemia model group,the rats in lovastatin group showed significantly reduced hepatocyte swelling and degeneration,more orderly and intact liver cell arrangement,decreased inflammatory cell infiltration,and reduced vacuolar degeneration.Compared with control group,the serum levels of TC,TG,and LDL-C of the rats in hyperlipidemia model group were significantly increased(P<0.05),and the serum HDL-C level was decreased(P<0.05).Compared with hyperlipidemia model group,the serum levels of TC,TG,and LDL-C of the rats in lovastation group were significantly decreased(P<0.05),and the serum HDL-C level was increased(P<0.05).Compared with control group,the serum MDA levels and the ALT and AST activities of the rats in hyperlipidemia model group were significantly increased(P<0.05),and the SOD and GSH-Px activities were significantly decreased(P<0.05).Compared with hyperlipidemia model group,the serum MDA levels and ALT and AST activities of the rats in lovastatin group were decreased(P<0.05),and the SOD and GSH-Px activities were increased(P<0.05).Compared with control group,the serum levels of IL-2,IL-6,IL-12,and TNF-α of the rats in hyperlipidemia model group were significantly increased(P<0.05).Compared with hyperlipidemia model group,the serum levels of IL-2,IL-6,IL-12,and TNF-α of the rats in lovastatin group were significantly decreased(P<0.05).Compared with control group,the ACE and Chao1 indexes of the rats in hyperlipidemia model group were significantly decreased(P<0.05).Compared with hyperlipidemia model group,the ACE and Chao1 indexes of the rats in lovastatin group were significantly increased(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Compared with control group,the relative abundances of Firmicutes and Proteobacteria of the rats in hyperlipidemia model group were significantly increased(P<0.001),and the relative abundances of Bacteroidetes and Actinobacteria were decreased(P<0.001).Compared with hyperlipidemia model group,the relative abundances of Firmicutes and Proteobacteria of the rats in lovastatin group were significantly decreased(P<0.05 or P<0.01),while the relative abundances of Bacteroidetes and Actinobacteria showed no significant changes.Compared with control group,the relative abundance of Lactobacillus of the rats in hyperlipidemia model group was significantly decreased(P<0.001),and the relative abundances of Bacteroides,Desulfovibrio,and Clostridium were significantly increased(P<0.01 or P<0.001).Compared with hyperlipidemia model group,the relative abundance of Lactobacillus of the rats in lovastatin group showed no significant change but the relative abundances of Bacteroides,Desulfovibrio,and Clostridium were significantly decreased(P<0.05 or P<0.01 or P<0.001).Conclusion:Lovastatin ameliorates liver injury induced by hyperlipidemia,and the mechanism may be related to its ability to improve gut microbiota composition and inhibit oxidative stress and inflammatory damage.
4.Membrane induction technique to treat chronic bone infection after internal fixation of intertrochanteric fracture in adults
Yunfei XIE ; Xiaotian LU ; Yitong SU ; Xiangli LUO ; Meng LI
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2025;27(3):197-203
Objective:To explore the clinical efficacy of membrane induction technique in the treatment of chronic bone infection after internal fixation of intertrochanteric fracture in adults.Methods:The data were retrospectively analyzed of the 15 adult patients who had been treated for chronic bone infection after internal fixation of intertrochanteric fracture at Department of Traumatic Orthopaedics Ⅱ, Gansu Provincial People's Hospital from May 2019 to May 2022. There were 13 males and 2 females with an age of (55.8±2.6) years. By the Cierny-Mader anatomical classification, 6 cases were type Ⅲ and 9 cases type Ⅳ; by the physiological classification, 10 cases were type A and 5 cases type B. Course of bone infection was (22.1±8.1) months. All patients were treated by membrane induction technique in 2 stages. In the first stage, antibiotic bone cement was implanted after debridement into the defects [(4.50±0.54) cm in length] followed by temporary fixation of broken ends of the fracture. After 6 to 8 weeks when infection was controlled, the second stage repair and reconstruction of bone defects was carried out. Infection control, complications, bone healing time, and Samantha X-ray bone healing score, visual analogue scale (VAS) at standing, Sanders hip score and Paley score for bone defect healing at the last follow-up were recorded.Results:The 15 patients were followed up for (27.5±2.5) months. Infection recurred after the first-stage operation in 2 cases, but was effectively controlled after debridement and follow-up observed no recurrence. Follow-up showed no such complications as donor site infection, deformation or collapse of the bone reconstructed, limb shortening, re-fracture or internal fixation failure in the 15 patients who achieved bony union after (10.3±2.1) months. At the last follow-up, the Samantha X-ray score was 6.0(5.0, 6.0) points and VAS at standing 1.0(1.0, 3.0) point for the 15 patients; by Sanders hip score, the hip function was rated as excellent in 10 cases and as fine in 5 cases; by Paley score for bone defect healing, the efficacy was rated as excellent in 7 cases, as good in 2 cases and as fair in 6 cases.Conclusion:In the treatment of chronic bone infection after internal fixation of intertrochanteric fracture in adults, membrane induction technique can effectively control infection and improve the hip function of the affected limb, leading to good clinical efficacy.
5.Comparison on the treatment of proliferative diabetic retinopathy with ranibizumab and conbercept adjuvant for pars plana vitrectomy
Xinzhi SONG ; Yuxia FAN ; Xiangli WANG ; Ying WANG ; Xuemei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2025;41(1):15-20
Objective:To compare the outcomes of ranibizumab and conbercept adjunct for pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) in the treatment of proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR).Methods:A prospective randomized case-control study. From June 2022 to December 2023, 90 cases (90 eyes) of PDR patients diagnosed through ophthalmic examination at Department of Ophthalmology of Gansu Provincial Hospital were included in the study. All patients underwent the best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), intraocular pressure, B-mode ultrasound, and optical coherence tomography (OCT) examinations. The central macular thickness (CMT) was measured using an OCT instrument. The patients were randomly divided into a intravitreal injection of ranibizumab group (monoclonal-antibody group) and a intravitreal injection of conbercept group (fusion-protein group) using a random number table method, with 45 cases (45 eyes) in each group. Two groups of patients were intravitreal injected with 10 mg/ml ranibizumab or conbercept 0.05 ml, respectively. A standard 23G PPV was performed through the flat part of the ciliary body 3-7 days after intravitreal injection. Relevant examinations were performed using the same equipments and methods as before surgery at postoperative 1 week, 1, 3, 6, and 12 months. The PPV time, intraoperative use of intraocular electrocoagulation, incidence of iatrogenic retinal breaks, and sterile air or silicone oil tamponade rate in the vitreous cavity, the postoperative changes of BCVA and CMT, and incidence of complications were compared between two groups. Independent sample t test was used for inter group comparison. Results:The intraoperative utilization rate of intraocular electrocoagulation in the monoclonal-antibody group was higher than that in the fusion-protein group, and the difference was statistically significant ( χ2=3.876, P<0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in the PPV time ( t=0.152), intraoperative bleeding rate ( χ2=0.800), incidence of iatrogenic retinal breaks ( χ2=1.975), and sterile air and silicone oil tamponade rate in the vitreous cavity ( χ2=1.607, 1.553) between the two groups ( P>0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in early and late postoperative vitreous hemorrhage ( χ2=1.235, 2.355), and re-PPV ( χ2=2.355) between two groups ( P>0.05). The BCVA of the fusion-protein group was significantly better than that of the monoclonal-antibody group at postoperative 3 months, and the difference was statistically significant ( t=2.428, P<0.05). The CMT of the fusion-protein group was lower than that in the monoclonal-antibody group at postoperative 1 week, and the difference was statistically significant ( t=2.739, P<0.05). None of the patients experienced endophthalmitis, retinal artery occlusion, or severe cardiovascular events after surgery. Conclusion:Compared with intravitreal injection of ranibizumab before PPV, intravitreal injection of conbercept before PPV in PDR patients can shorten the surgical time, reduce intraoperative bleeding rate, lower the rate of electrocoagulation and intraocular tamponade, and incidence of iatrogenic retinal breaks, and improve the visual acuity.
6.FGF21 ameliorates severe acute pancreatitis-associated acute lung injury in rats by modulating autophagy
Chenglong CAO ; Ling ZHANG ; Xiangli MA ; Shixian LIU ; Yijing LIU ; Peiwu LI
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025;34(5):669-675
Objective:To explore the role of fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) in rats with severe acute pancreatitis-associated acute lung injury (SAP-ALI) and its related molecular mechanisms.Methods:Twenty-four healthy male SD rats were randomly divided into 4 groups (random number, n=6 per group): Control group, SAP group, FGF21 intervention group (SAP+FGF21 group), and autophagy inhibitor group (SAP+FGF21+3-MA group). The SAP model was established by retrograde injection of 3.5% sodium taurocholate into the pancreatic duct. In SAP+FGF21 group, FGF21 10 mg/kg was intraperitoneally injected at 1 hour before modeling. In SAP+FGF21+3-MA group, FGF21 10 mg/kg and 3-MA 20 mg/kg were intraperitoneally injected at 1 h before modeling. Serum amylase activity was detected by biochemical kit. Plasma levels of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and FGF21 were detected by ELISA. HE staining was used to observe the pathological changes of pancreas and lung tissues. Immunofluorescence was used to detect the protein level of FGF21 in lung tissue. Western blot was used to detect the expression levels of autophagy-related proteins in lung tissue. Autophagosomes in lung tissue were observed by electron microscopy. Results:Compared with the Control group, the plasma and lung tissue FGF21 levels in SAP group were significantly decreased (both P<0.001) , severe pancreatic and lung tissue damage, and elevated plasma TNF-α levels ( P<0.001). Western Blot and transmission electron microscopy showed that: The expression of LC3Ⅱ/Ⅰ in lung tissue of SAP group was down-regulated [(0.912±0.052) vs. (0.700±0.135), P<0.001], and P62 protein level was up-regulated [(0.475±0.068) vs. (0.687±0.070), P<0.001] , and reduced autophagosome counts in the SAP group. In contrast, the SAP+FGF21 group showed elevated FGF21 levels (both P<0.01), attenuated pancreatic and lung injury ( P<0.001), decreased TNF-α levels [(280.10±49.36) pg/mL vs. (86.32±66.00) pg/mL, P<0.001]. Lung tissue of LC3 Ⅱ/Ⅰ levels increase [(0.700±0.135) vs. (0.853±0.073), P<0.01], P62 protein levels cut [(0.687±0.070) vs. (0.538±0.030), P<0.01] ], and increased autophagosomes and autolysosomes under electron microscopy. Compared with SAP+FGF21 group, the expression levels of FGF21 in plasma and lung tissue in SAP+FGF21+3-MA group were not significantly changed, and the level of autophagy was decreased. Pancreas and lung tissue injury was severe ( P<0.001), Plasma TNF-α level obviously higher [(86.32±66.00) pg/mL vs. (212.90±11.56) pg/mL, P<0.05]. Conclusion:FGF21 may play a protective role in SAP-ALI by up-regulating the level of autophagy.
7.Evaluation of the effect of puerarin on rheumatoid arthritis in rats based on AKT-FOXO1-IL-9 pathway
Xiaoyu Liu ; Han Yu ; Jie Yu ; Jingru Gao ; Qingqing Ma ; Jihai Shi ; Xiangli Dong ; Jinqi Hao ; Ruolan Yin ; Yanqin Yu
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(10):1839-1846
Objective:
To explore the therapeutic mechanism of puerarin in treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA) rats based on the serine/tyrosine protein kinase B (AKT)-phosphorylated forkhead box protein O1 (FOXO1)-interleukin-9 (AKT-FOXO1-IL-9) signaling pathway.
Methods :
36 rats were randomly divided into a blank group , a model group , a positive control group , and low , medium , and high dose groups of puerarin. Except for the blank group , the other groups were induced with type Ⅱ collagen to establish a RA rat model. After successful modeling , different doses of puerarin and methotrexate were given to treat the rats. The body mass and toe thickness of the rats were measured , and biochemical indicators of rat blood rheology were detected. X-ray was used to observe changes in rat joint morphology. Safranin green staining were used to observe the pathology of rat joint tissue. ELISA was used to detect the levels of IL-9 and rheumatoid factors in rat serum , and Western blot was used to detect changes in levels of AKT and FOXO1 . 36 rats were randomly divided into a blank group , a model group , a positive control group , and low , medium , and high dose groups of puerarin. Except for the blank group , the other groups were induced with type Ⅱ collagen to establish a RA rat model. After successful modeling , different doses of puerarin and methotrexate were given to treat the rats. The body mass and toe thickness of the rats were measured , and biochemical indicators of rat blood rheology were detected. X-ray was used to observe changes in rat joint morphology. Safranin green staining were used to observe the pathology of rat joint tissue. ELISA was used to detect the levels of IL-9 and rheumatoid factors in rat serum , and Western blot was used to detect changes in levels of AKT and FOXO1 .
Results:
Compared with the blank group , the model group had the lowest toe thickness , and X-ray images showed more obvious segmental stenosis and more severe marginal bone invasion ; scaly like changes appeared at the edges of joints stained with safranin green , accompanied by the exudation of inflammatory cells and increased proliferation and secretion of chondrocytes ; the expression levels of inflammatory factors IL-9 and rheumatoid factors were the highest , and the expression levels of AKT and FOXO1 proteins were the highest (P < 0. 05) . Compared with the model group , the toe thickness of rats treated with different doses of puerarin decreased ; X-ray images showed that the puerarin treatment group of rats showed improvement in plantar joint stenosis and marginal bone invasion ; the results of safranin green staining showed that after treatment with different doses of puerarin , the infiltration of inflammatory cells decreased , and the expression levels of inflammatory factor IL-9 , rheumatoid factors , AKT , and FOXO1 proteins decreased significantly ( P < 0. 05 ) , with the high-dose puerarin group showing the most significant difference. Compared with the high-dose puerarin group , the positive control group showed a significant decrease in the above results and statistical differences (P < 0. 05) .
Conclusion
Puerarin has a good therapeutic effect on rats with RA by inhibiting the AKT-FOXO1-IL-9 pathway. The high-dose puerarin group (60 mg/kg) has the best therapeutic effect and the results show a dose-response relationship.
8.Serum miR-141-3p,KEAP1 expression and clinical significance in neonatal acute respiratory distress syndrome
Xiangli XUE ; Chengcheng LI ; Mei LIU ; Pengwei TANG
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;46(7):801-805,811
Objective To investigate the expression and clinical significance of serum microRNA-141-3p(miR-141-3p)and Kelch like epichlorohydrin associated protein 1(KEAP1)in neonatal acute respiratory dis-tress syndrome(NARDS).Methods A total of 121 children with NARDS admitted to the hospital from Janu-ary 2022 to March 2024(NARDS group)and 65 healthy neonates during the same period(control group)were selected.According to the degree of disease,the children with NARDS were divided into the mild NARDS group(4≤oxygen index<8,48 cases),the moderate NARDS group(8≤oxygen index<16,46 ca-ses),the severe NARDS group(oxygen index≥16,27 cases),and the children with NARDS were divided into the death group(18 cases)and the survival group(103 cases)according to the 28-day prognosis.Serum miR-141-3p and KEAP1 levels were detected by fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.The correlation between serum miR-141-3p and KEAP1 levels in children with NARDS was analyzed by Pearson correlation coefficient.The correlation between serum miR-141-3p and KEAP1 levels and oxygen index in children with NARDS was analyzed by Spearman correlation coefficient.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was plotted to analyze the predictive efficacy of serum miR-141-3p and KEAP1 levels on the death in children with NARDS.Results Serum miR-141-3p level in the NARDS group was lower than that in the control group,and KEAP1 level in the NARDS group was higher than that in the control group(t=14.288,12.596,P<0.001).There was a binding site between miR-141-3p and KEAP1 at the 3'-untranslated region 131-138.Pearson correlation showed that serum miR-141-3p was negatively correlated with KEAP1 level in children with NARDS(r=-0.745,P<0.001).The levels of ser-um miR-141-3p increased sequentially in the severe NARDS group,moderate NARDS group,and mild NARDS group,while the level of KEAP1 decreased sequentially(F=185.469,113.126,P<0.001).Spearman correla-tion coefficient showed that oxygen index in children with NARDS was negatively correlated with serum miR-141-3p level(r=-0.815,P<0.001)and positively correlated with serum KEAP1 level(r=0.827,P<0.001).Serum miR-141-3p level in the dead group was lower than that in the survival group,and KEAP1 level was higher than that in the surviving group(t=4.213,4.495,P<0.001).The area under the curve of the combined prediction of serum miR-141-3p and KEAP1 levels for the death in children with NARDS was 0.878(95%CI:0.806-0.930),which was greater than 0.783(95%CI:0.699-0.853)and 0.786(95%CI:0.702-0.855)predicted by serum miR-141-3p and KEAP1 levels alone(Z=2.963,2.021,P<0.05).Conclu-sion The serum miR-141-3p level is decreased and the KEAP1 level is increased in children with NARDS,which is associated with worsening of the disease and poor prognosis.The combination of serum miR-141-3p and KEAP1 levels has high predictive efficacy for death in children with NARDS.
9.Predictive value of pre-radiotherapy maximum tumor diameter and peripheral blood NLR for esophageal fistula in esophageal squamous carcinoma patients
Xiaowei WU ; Ge HU ; Li CHEN ; Xiaotao QIAN ; Xiangli CUI ; Fengqin ZHU
Journal of International Oncology 2025;52(1):38-42
Objective:To investigate the predictive value of maximum tumor diameter and the peripheral blood neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) before radiotherapy for the occurrence of esophageal fistula after radiotherapy in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) .Methods:A total of 98 patients with ESCC who underwent radiotherapy in Hefei Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Sciences from February 2017 to February 2021 were selected, and the patients were divided into esophageal fistula group (13 cases) and no esophageal fistula group (85 cases) according to whether esophageal fistula occurred during the follow-up process. The prognostic nutritional index (PNI) , NLR, and systemic inflammatory response index (SIRI) were calculated. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression were used to analyze the influencing factors of esophageal fistula, and the predictive value of each indicator was evaluated by using the receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curve.Results:There were no statistically significant differences in age, smoking history, diabetes mellitus history, gender, concurrent chemotherapy and alcohol history between the esophageal fistula group and the no esophageal fistula group (all P>0.05) , while there were statistically significant differences in PNI ( t=2.24, P=0.041) , NLR ( t=3.75, P=0.001) , SIRI ( t=2.68, P=0.015) . Univariate analysis showed that tumor length ( OR=1.16, 95% CI: 1.01-1.35, P=0.043) , maximum tumor diameter ( OR=1.63, 95% CI: 1.11-2.39, P=0.012) , PNI ( OR=0.83, 95% CI: 0.71-0.98, P=0.023) , NLR ( OR=1.94, 95% CI: 1.20-3.12, P=0.007) and SIRI ( OR=1.82, 95% CI: 1.03-3.24, P=0.041) were related to esophageal fistula. Multivariate analysis showed that maximum tumor diameter ( OR=2.17, 95% CI: 1.02-4.94, P=0.033) and NLR ( OR=2.40, 95% CI: 1.89-6.59, P=0.018) were independent influencing factors for the development of esophageal fistula in patients with ESCC after radiotherapy. ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the curve of maximum tumor diameter before radiotherapy combined with NLR for predicting esophageal fistula in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma after radiotherapy was 0.83 (95% CI: 0.74-0.90) , which was greater than that of maximum tumor diameter before radiotherapy (0.71, 95% CI: 0.63-0.81, Z=1.80, P=0.039) and NLR (0.74, 95% CI: 0.67-0.85, Z=1.64, P=0.046) alone. Conclusions:The maximum tumor diameter before radiotherapy and NLR are closely related to the occurrence of esophageal fistula in ESCC after radiotherapy, and these factors are expected to serve as key predictors of the occurrence of esophageal fistula.
10.The value of machine learning models based radiomics for predicting high-risk molecular subtypes of lower-grade gliomas
Xiangli YANG ; Guoqiang YANG ; Wenju NIU ; Xueting LI ; Yan TAN ; Xiaochun WANG ; Lizhi XIE ; Hui ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2025;59(8):909-916
Objective:To evaluate the clinical utility of machine learning model based radiomics in predicting high-risk molecular subtypes of lower-grade gliomas(LrGGs).Methods:This was a cross-sectional study. A total of 287 patients diagnosed with LrGGs in the First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Provincial People′s Hospital, and the Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University from January 2011 to September 2023 were retrospectively collected, including 166 males and 121 females; 114 cases of high-risk molecular subtypes and 173 cases of non-high-risk molecular subtypes. All patients were divided into 201 cases in the training set and 86 cases in the test set according to 7∶3 in simple randomized grouping method. All patients underwent contrast-enhanced T 1WI (CE-T 1WI) and T 2-weighted fluid-attenuated inversion recovery sequence imaging (T 2-FLAIR), and the imaging features of high-risk and non-high-risk molecular subtypes were analyzed. Analysis of variance, recursive feature elimination, and Kruskal-Wallis were used for radiomics feature screening, and a support vector machine (SVM) classifier was used to construct a radiomics-based classifier model. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression were used to analyze clinical variables independently influencing high-risk molecular subtypes of LrGGs to construct a clinical model; a combined model was developed by integrating radiomics labels and clinical variables. Receiver operating characteristic curve and area under the curve (AUC), calibration curve, and decision curve were used to compare the predictive performance of different models. Results:The patient′s age ( OR=1.042, 95% CI 1.018-1.068, P=0.001), pathological grade ( OR=2.270, 95% CI 1.212-4.311, P=0.011), MGMT methylation status ( OR=0.456, 95% CI 0.238-0.866, P=0.017), and ependymal involvement ( OR=7.335, 95% CI 2.929-18.370, P<0.001) were independent influencing factors for the high-risk molecular subtype of LrGGs, and a clinical model was developed based on these factors. An SVM model was constructed based on 12 radiomics features (3 radiomics features based on CE-T 1WI and 9 radiomics features based on T 2-FLAIR). The radiomics score of the probability output by the SVM model was combined with age, pathological grade, MGMT methylation status, and ependymal involvement to develop a combined model. The AUC values of the SVM model for predicting the high-risk molecular subtype of LrGGs were 0.824 and 0.859 in the training set and test set, respectively; the AUC values of the clinical model in the training set and test set were 0.759 and 0.721, respectively; and the AUC values of the combined model in the training set and test set were 0.823 and 0.815, respectively. The combined model had a high clinical net benefit. Conclusion:The machine learning MRI radiomics model can preoperatively predict high risk molecular subtypes of LGGrs, assist in individualized treatment decisions.


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