1.Preventive effect of LifePort combined with polymyxin B on donor-derived infections in kidney transplantation
Xiaomin LI ; Yuewei YIN ; Chenming ZHAO ; Yalin NIU ; Kailong LIU ; Pingying GUO ; Wei LI ; Baosai LU
Organ Transplantation 2026;17(2):227-234
Objective To evaluate the effect of LifePort combined with polymyxin B in preventing donor-derived infections caused by preservation solution contamination. Methods Clinical data of 110 kidney transplant recipients were retrospectively analyzed. According to the decontamination status of preservation solution, the recipients were divided into the decontamination group (n=62) and the non-decontamination group (n=48). The general data of the two groups were compared, and the preventive effect of polymyxin B on possible donor-derived infections (p-DDI) was analyzed, especially infections associated with multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria (MDR GNB). Results There were no statistically significant differences in baseline data (gender, age, preservation solution contamination status, etc.) between the decontamination group and the non-decontamination group (all P > 0.05). The overall contamination rate of preservation solution was 80.0%, and 68 contaminated samples were with single microorganism and 20 with multiple microorganisms. Coagulase-negative staphylococci, Enterococcus and Klebsiella pneumoniae were the most common microorganisms in the positive samples. Fifteen cases of preservation solution were contaminated by MDR GNB, including 10 cases in the non-decontamination group and 5 cases in the decontamination group, with no statistically significant difference between the two groups (P = 0.053). Postoperative infection-related events occurred in 69 recipients, including 39 cases in the non-decontamination group and 30 cases in the decontamination group, with the incidence rate in the non-decontamination group significantly higher than that in the decontamination group (P < 0.001). Only 10 cases of infections were identified as p-DDI, all of which were positive for preservation solution culture, including 8 cases in the non-decontamination group and 2 cases in the decontamination group (P < 0.05). There were 5 cases of p-DDI related to MDR GNB in the non-decontamination group, while no such cases occurred in the decontamination group (P < 0.05). No adverse reactions related to polymyxin B were observed, and no recipient death or renal allograft dysfunction occurred in either group. Conclusions Adding polymyxin B to the preservation fluid during hypothermic machine perfusion with LifePort before renal transplantation may reduce p-DDI and its potential adverse consequences.
2.Study on the improving mechanism of Yifei xuanfei jiangzhuo formula on vascular dementia model rats based on the GRB2/ERK/CRLS1 pathway
Guifeng ZHUO ; Wei CHEN ; Xiaomin ZHU ; Yulan FU ; Jinzhi ZHANG ; Lin WU
China Pharmacy 2026;37(7):877-882
OBJECTIVE To explore the improvine mechanism of Yifei xuanfei jiangzhuo formula (YFXF) on vascular dementia (VAD) model rats based on the growth factor receptor-bound protein 2 (GRB2)/extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK)/cardiolipin synthase 1 (CRLS1) pathway. METHODS VAD rat model was established by permanent bilateral common carotid artery ligation. Forty-eight successfully modeled rats were randomly divided into the model group (normal saline), donepezil hydrochloride group (positive control group, 0.2 g/kg), and YFXF low- and high-dose groups (12.18 and 24.36 g/kg, calculated based on the total amount of crude drug), respectively. In addition, a sham operation group (normal saline) was set up. There were 12 rats in each group. Daily intragastric administration of drug or normal saline was performed for 30 consecutive days. After the last administration, the spatial cognitive ability of the rats was evaluated, the pathological morphology of the hippocampus was observed, the contents of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-4 (IL-4) in serum were detected, the expression levels of GRB2/ERK/CRLS1 pathway-related proteins and the mRNA levels of GRB2, CRLS1, NADH dehydrogenase subunit 1(ND1), Tafazzin (TAZ), phospholipid scramblase 3(PLSCR3) and the ATP content in hippocampal tissue were measured. RESULTS Compared with the sham operation group, the escape latency of rats in the model group was significantly prolonged ( P <0.05), and the number of crossing platform was significantly reduced ( P <0.05), while the number of pyramidal cells and Nissl bodies in the hippocampus decreased sharply; the content of TNF-α in serum was significantly increased ( P <0.05), and the content of IL-4 was significantly decreased ( P <0.05); the expression levels of GRB2 and CRLS1 proteins, the phosphorylation level of ERK protein, the relative expression levels of GRB2, CRLS1,ND1, TAZ, and PLSCR3 mRNA, and the content of ATP in hippocampal tissue were significantly decreased ( P <0.05). Compared with the model group, the above pathological changes in the hippocampal tissue of each administration group were alleviated, and the quantitative indicators were significantly restored ( P <0.05). CONCLUSIONS YFXF may improve hippocampal neuron injury in VAD rats by activating the GRB2/ERK/CRLS1 pathway, maintaining cardiolipin homeostasis, and improving mitochondrial energy metabolism.
3.Efficacy and safety of lenvatinib combined with sintilimab versus atezolizumab combined with bevacizumab in treatment of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma
Jianying WEI ; Wei SUN ; Xiaomin LIU ; Minghua YU ; Wendong LI ; Jinglong CHEN
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(6):1335-1341
ObjectiveTo investigate the efficacy and safety of lenvatinib combined with sintilimab versus atezolizumab combined with bevacizumab in patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC), aims to provide real-world evidence for clinical personalized treatment. MethodsA retrospective analysis was performed for 78 patients with uHCC who were admitted to Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, from January 1, 2023, to May 31, 2025, and according to the treatment modality, they were divided into lenvatinib+sintilimab group (L+S group with 49 patients) and atezolizumab+bevacizumab group (A+T group with 29 patients). The primary endpoints were progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS), and the secondary endpoints included objective response rate (ORR), disease control rate (DCR), and the incidence rate of adverse events. The independent-samples t test was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data between groups, and the Mann-Whitney U test was used for comparison of non-normally distributed continuous data between groups; the chi-square test was used for comparison of categorical data between groups. The Kaplan-Meier method was used for survival analysis, and the log-rank test was used for comparison between groups. ResultsThe 78 patients had a median PFS of 9 months and a median OS of 15 months. The median PFS was 11 months in the L+S group and 7 months in the A+T group, with no significant difference between the two groups (χ2=0.247, P=0.619); the median OS was 19 months in the L+S group and 12 months in the A+T group, with a significant difference between the two groups (χ2=6.565, P=0.010). There were no significant differences between the two groups in complete remission, partial remission, stable disease, disease progression, DCR, and ORR (all P>0.05). The L+S group had a significantly higher incidence rate of adverse events than the A+T group (95.9% vs 75.9%, P=0.007), and there was a significant difference in the incidence rate of grade ≥3 adverse events between the L+S group and the A+T group (65.3% vs 34.5%, P=0.008). ConclusionCompared with atezolizumab combined with bevacizumab, lenvatinib combined with sintilimab can improve the OS of patients with uHCC, while atezolizumab combined with bevacizumab has a better safety profile.
4.Si Junzitang Ameliorates Alzheimer's Disease by Regulating Keap1/Nrf2/HO-1 Signaling Pathway
Minyan SUN ; Shaofeng WEI ; Xiaomin WANG ; Kehan GAO ; Jianhao YANG ; Ziran XIE ; Yu ZHANG ; Qin ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(17):23-37
ObjectiveTo explore the mechanisms through which Si Junzitang (SJZD) ameliorates Alzheimer's disease (AD) induced by scopolamine (SCOP) in mice and the PC12 cell model induced by H2O2 based on the Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1)/nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)/heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) signaling pathway. MethodsIn the animal experiments, an AD model was established in mice by intraperitoneal injection of SCOP (3 mg·kg-1). Morris water maze and open field tests (OFT) were conducted to assess learning and memory abilities. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining and Nissl staining were performed to observe pathological changes in neurons. Immunofluorescence was used to detect amyloid β-protein1-42 (Aβ1-42) expression, and immunohistochemistry was employed to detect phosphorylated (p)-Tau expression. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) was employed to observe ultrastructural changes in hippocampal neurons and synapses. Biochemical methods were used to measure the levels of acetylcholine (ACh), acetylcholinesterase (AChE), superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA), catalase (CAT), and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH). Real-time PCR and Western blot were employed to measure the mRNA and protein levels of molecules in the Keap1/Nrf2/HO-1 pathway in the hippocampus. In the cell experiments, a PC12 cell model of oxidative damage model was established with H2O2. Cell count kit-8 (CCK-8) assays and flow cytometry were adopted to measure cell viability and apoptosis rates, and Western blot was employed to quantify the expression levels of proteins in the Keap1/Nrf2/HO-1 pathway. ResultsThe animal experiments showed that compared with the model group, the SJZD and donepezil groups showed shortened escape latency (P<0.01), increased time in the target quadrant and platform crossings, and increased movement distance and duration in the central area of the open field (P<0.05, P<0.01). HE and Nissl staining showed more organized neurons and increased Nissl bodies in the drug intervention groups (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the Aβ1-42 and p-Tau expression levels were downregulated (P<0.05, P<0.01). TEM revealed reduced ultrastructural damage in hippocampal neurons and synapses in the drug intervention groups. In addition, the drug intervention groups showed declined levels of MDA, LDH, and AChE (P<0.05, P<0.01), elevated levels of SOD, CAT, and ACh (P<0.05, P<0.01), reduced Keap1 expression and increased Nrf2, HO-1, and NQO1 expression in the hippocampus (P<0.05, P<0.01). The cell experiments showed that compared with the model group, the SJZD-containing serum increased the cell viability (P<0.05, P<0.01), and decreased total apoptosis rates (P<0.05, P<0.01). The drug intervention groups showed upregulated protein levels of Nrf2 and HO-1 and downregulated protein level of Keap1 (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionSJZD demonstrates protective effects against SCOP-induced AD in mice and H2O2-induced damage in PC12 cells through antioxidant mechanisms mediated by the Keap1/Nrf2/HO-1 pathway.
5.Efficacy of atezolizumab combined with bevacizumab versus sintilimab combined with bevacizumab biosimilar in treatment of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma
Xiaomin LIU ; Qingfang ZHAO ; Wei SUN ; Wendong LI
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(7):1632-1637
ObjectiveTo investigate the efficacy and safety of atezolizumab combined with bevacizumab versus sintilimab combined with bevacizumab biosimilar in the treatment of patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in a real-world setting, and to provide a reference for clinical practice. MethodsA retrospective analysis was performed for 130 patients with unresectable HCC who were treated in Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, from January 2020 to January 2026, and all patients received the first-line systemic therapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors combined with bevacizumab or its biosimilar. According to the treatment regimen, the patients were divided into atezolizumab+bevacizumab group (T+A group with 51 patients) and sintilimab+bevacizumab biosimilar group (Shuangda group with 79 patients). The primary endpoint was progression-free survival (PFS), and secondary endpoints included objective response rate (ORR), disease control rate (DCR), and safety profile. The independent-samples t test or the Wilcoxon rank-sum test was used for comparison of continuous data between the two groups, and the chi-square test was used for comparison of categorical data between groups. The Kaplan-Meier method was used for survival analysis, and the Log-rank test was used for comparison between groups. ResultsThe T+A group had a median PFS of 297.00 days (95% confidence interval [CI]: 195.44 — 398.56), and the Shuangda group had a median PFS of 236.00 days (95%CI: 165.10 — 306.90), with no significant difference between the two groups (P=0.668). There were no significant differences between the T+A group and the Shuangda group in ORR (56.9% vs 45.6%, χ2=1.581, P=0.209), DCR (76.5% vs 77.2%, χ2=0.010, P=0.922), and the incidence of adverse events (96.08% vs 94.94%, P>0.05). ConclusionFor unresectable HCC patients without prior systemic treatment, atezolizumab combined with bevacizumab can achieve a comparable PFS to sintilimab combined with bevacizumab biosimilar.
6.Short-term effect of manipulation therapy for lumbar disc herniation quantitatively evaluated by three-dimensional scoliosis angle
Jiangpeng GU ; Xujing CHEN ; Yikang LIU ; Wei GUO ; Xiaomin LIU ; Fei WANG ; Wei FENG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(21):4552-4559
BACKGROUND:Patients with lumbar disc herniation have different physical deformities due to nucleus pulposus compression and mechanical imbalance. On this basis,Professor Feng Tianyou proposed the "four-step waist type." Professor Feng Wei proposed the objective quantification of three-dimensional scoliosis angle "four-step waist type."OBJECTIVE:To explore the application value of three-dimensional scoliosis angle in evaluating the efficacy of Feng's spinal manipulation in the treatment of patients with lumbar disc herniation.METHODS:A total of 149 hospitalized patients with lumbar disc herniation were enrolled sequentially,including 96 cases of type-Ⅰ/Ⅱ and 55 cases of type-Ⅲ/Ⅳ. The patients were treated with manual therapy for 2 weeks,and 10 healthy volunteers were included as healthy controls. The three-dimensional scoliosis angle was measured using surface topography technology. The difference of three scoliosis angles between patients with type-Ⅰ/Ⅱ and type-Ⅲ/Ⅳ was compared before and after treatment. The difference between patients after treatment and healthy subjects was compered. The difference of three-dimensional scoliosis angles between type-Ⅰ/Ⅱ and type-Ⅲ/Ⅳ after treatment was compared. The intrinsic correlation of each projection plane of three-dimensional scoliosis angle and its correlation with commonly used clinical efficacy scores were explored.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1) The three-dimensional scoliosis angle was significantly different in patients with type-Ⅰ/Ⅱ and type-Ⅲ/Ⅳ before and after treatment (P<0.05). (2) There were significant differences in coronal curve angle and transverse curve angle between patients with type-Ⅰ/Ⅱ,type-Ⅲ/Ⅳ and healthy subjects (P<0.05),but there was no significant difference in sagittal curve angle (P>0.05). (3) There was a correlation between the angles of each section of the three-dimensional angle,and there was a correlation between the three-dimensional angle and the subjective scale. (4) It is indicated that the three-dimensional scoliosis angle can quantitatively evaluate the changes of body deformity before and after treatment. Quantitative indicators can reveal the changes in the patient's condition before and after treatment. The three-dimensional scoliosis angle can reflect the severity of the impact on the patient's living conditions,but the evaluation of scoliosis by a single plane parameter has certain limitations.
7.Comparative study on quality control models for cervical liquid-based thin-layer cytology smears constructed using artificial intelligence techniques
Yongqin WEN ; Ruoyu ZHANG ; Xianlei LI ; Hua XU ; Xiaomin LIAO ; Wei YUAN ; Weibiao YE
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2025;46(3):544-550
Objective To construct a quality control model for cervical liquid-based thin cell smears using two different artificial intelligence(AI)techniques and to compare the total use of the two methods to improve the level of quality control of cervical liquid-based thin cell smears through the assistance of hybrid AI.Methods In this study,105 cervical liquid-based thin cell smear samples were used.Convolutional neural network(CNN)algorithm and Transformer network algorithm were used as specific AI algorithms in the AI model.The labeled features included the number of cells in the slice,excessive red blood cells,excessive inflammatory cells,and air bubbles.The smear samples were pre-processed and digitized by smear,followed by image segmentation and feature extraction.Using the labeled feature data,machine learning models were trained and optimized.Statistical AI and physician QC results were analyzed by calculating KAPPA index,sensitivity,specificity,area under the curve(AUC),and other indexes for AI QC results.Results CNN algorithm QC results in normal smear,inflammatory background and bloody background were significantly different from the expert review QC results(P<0.001).Transformer algorithm QC results were similar to the expert review results,with no statistical difference(P>0.05).General practitioner QC results were statistically different from the expert review QC results in normal smear detection rate and bloody background(P<0.001).CNN algorithm Kappa value was 0.567,which had medium consistency with expert review results.Transformer algorithm Kappa value was 0.890,with the best consistency with expert review results.General practitioner Kappa value was 0.675,which had better consistency with expert review results.Using the expert review results as a reference standard,the predictive efficacy of the Transformer algorithm and the general practitioners' QC results was evaluated,and the predictive efficacy of the Transformer algorithm was higher than that of the general practitioners in detecting hemorrhagic backgrounds and normal smears(inflammatory backgrounds:AUC=1.000;normal smears:AUC=0.768)(hemorrhagic backgrounds:AUC=0.849;normal smears:AUC=0.849;normal smear:AUC=0.500).Conclusion In this study,we found that the Transformer algorithm was effective in improving the quality control of cervical liquid-based thin-layer cell smears by assisting doctors to perform smear quality control scoring and improving the efficiency and accuracy of smear sample quality control.It can be used as a new quality control method for cervical cancer cytological screening and has potential clinical applications.
8.Liquid chip technology and its application in clinical laboratory diagnosis
Haodong GAO ; Xinyi TANG ; Xinyang HU ; Wenzhuo ZHAO ; Wei SUN ; Xiaomin YU ; Misheng ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(4):542-548
Liquid chip technology is based on liquid carrier. Comparing to the traditional detection methods, it has unique characteristics such as multiple detection ability, high throughput, high sensitivity, good repeatability, less sample and fast analysis. It can analyse proteins, nucleic acids and other biological molecules in liquid. At present, it has been widely used in the laboratory diagnosis of tumors, autoimmune diseases, allergic diseases, cytokines related diseases, as well as infectious diseases. This article discussed the principles, detection performances, clinical applications and future prospects of liquid chip technology.
9.Validity and reliability of the Chinese version of the Supervisory Relationship Questionnaire
Wei ZHENG ; Xiaomin LI ; Zijian XU ; Xinrui WANG ; Tiegang XIN ; Shixin WANG ; Chunyi LI ; Yan ZHANG
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2025;39(12):1031-1036
Objective:To adapt and validate the Chinese version of the Supervisory Relationship Questionnaire(SRQ)and evaluate its psychometric properties among supervisees.Methods:Item analysis,exploratory factor anal-ysis(EFA)and confirmatory factor analysis(CFA)were conducted on data from 888 supervisees recruited via on-line platform.Test-retest reliability over a four-week interval was examined in a randomly selected subset of 70 su-pervisees.An additional sample of 367 supervisees completed the Supervisory Relationship Scale(SRS)to evaluate criterion validity.Results:The revised SRQ contained 65 items and 6 factors.Both exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis supported six-factor structure(safe base,structure,commitment,reflective education,role model and formative feedback),explaining 66.52%of the variance,with factor loadings of the items ranging from 0.58 to 0.83.The revised SRQ had six factors with good fit indices(x2/df=1.31,GFI=0.81,NFI=0.87,CFI=0.97,TLI=0.90,IFI=0.91,RMSEA=0.03,SRMR=0.05).The scores of the revised SRQ were positively correlated with the scores of SRS(ICC=0.96,P<0.01).The Cronbach α coefficient of the revised SRQ was 0.97,and the test-retest reliability coefficient(ICC)was 0.74.Conclusion:The SRQ-C demonstrates sound psy-chometric properties,including structural validity,criterion-related validity,internal consistency,and temporal stabil-ity.It is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing supervisory relationships from the supervisee perspective.
10.Validity and reliability of the Chinese version of the Supervisory Relationship Questionnaire
Wei ZHENG ; Xiaomin LI ; Zijian XU ; Xinrui WANG ; Tiegang XIN ; Shixin WANG ; Chunyi LI ; Yan ZHANG
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2025;39(12):1031-1036
Objective:To adapt and validate the Chinese version of the Supervisory Relationship Questionnaire(SRQ)and evaluate its psychometric properties among supervisees.Methods:Item analysis,exploratory factor anal-ysis(EFA)and confirmatory factor analysis(CFA)were conducted on data from 888 supervisees recruited via on-line platform.Test-retest reliability over a four-week interval was examined in a randomly selected subset of 70 su-pervisees.An additional sample of 367 supervisees completed the Supervisory Relationship Scale(SRS)to evaluate criterion validity.Results:The revised SRQ contained 65 items and 6 factors.Both exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis supported six-factor structure(safe base,structure,commitment,reflective education,role model and formative feedback),explaining 66.52%of the variance,with factor loadings of the items ranging from 0.58 to 0.83.The revised SRQ had six factors with good fit indices(x2/df=1.31,GFI=0.81,NFI=0.87,CFI=0.97,TLI=0.90,IFI=0.91,RMSEA=0.03,SRMR=0.05).The scores of the revised SRQ were positively correlated with the scores of SRS(ICC=0.96,P<0.01).The Cronbach α coefficient of the revised SRQ was 0.97,and the test-retest reliability coefficient(ICC)was 0.74.Conclusion:The SRQ-C demonstrates sound psy-chometric properties,including structural validity,criterion-related validity,internal consistency,and temporal stabil-ity.It is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing supervisory relationships from the supervisee perspective.

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