1.Clinical features of tumor-induced acute pancreatitis and construction of a machine learning prediction model
Chenhui DU ; Yuqian GAO ; Shuo ZHANG ; Tieying HE ; Xinling CAO
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(7):1661-1669
ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical features of tumor-induced acute pancreatitis (TIAP), to construct and validate a predictive model for TIAP, and to provide help for early identification in clinical practice. MethodsA retrospective analysis was performed for the clinical data of 3 051 patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) who were admitted to The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University from January 2020 to January 2026, among whom there were 72 patients with TIAP. To reduce class imbalance, 216 patients with non-tumor-related AP (2 979 patients) were randomly selected as conventional group using sex-stratified sampling, resulting in a cohort of 288 patients, and this cohort was randomly divided into a training set with 201 patients and a test set with 87 patients at a ratio of 7∶3. The two groups were compared in terms of general information and laboratory markers. The independent-samples t test was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data between two groups, and the Mann-Whitney U test was used for comparison of non-normally distributed continuous data between two groups; the chi-square test was used for comparison of categorical data between two groups. Recursive feature elimination and least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression were used for screening of characteristic variables, and five machine learning models were constructed, i.e., logistic regression model, random forest model, support vector machine model, extreme gradient boosting model, and light gradient boosting machine model. The receiver operating characteristic curve and the precision-recall curve were used to assess model performance; the calibration curve was used to assess goodness of fit; decision curve analysis was used to evaluate clinical applicability and practicality; Shapley additive explanations were used to assess model interpretability. ResultsIn the training set of 201 patients, there were 52 patients (25.9%) in the TIAP group, and in the test set of 87 patients, there were 20 patients (23.0%) in the TIAP group. Compared with the conventional group, the TIAP group had a significantly higher proportion of patients with pancreatic duct dilatation (χ2=79.474, P<0.05), a significantly higher age (Z=-5.838, P<0.05), and significantly lower levels of white blood cell count (Z=5.630, P<0.05), amylase (Z=2.606, P<0.05), hemoglobin (Z=5.038, P<0.05), and neutrophil percentage (Z=5.269, P<0.05), as well as a lower level of direct bilirubin (Z=0.936, P>0.05). The five machine learning models constructed based on these seven variables had a certain predictive ability, among which the logistic regression model had the best performance in the test set, with an area under the curve of 0.893 (95% confidence interval: 0.821 — 0.953), an average precision of 0.654 in the precision-recall curve, good calibration, and good clinical benefits based on the decision curve analysis. ConclusionThe predictive model for TIAP based on pancreatic duct dilatation, age, white blood cell count, amylase, hemoglobin, neutrophil percentage, and direct bilirubin shows good predictive performance and can provide important guidance for the early diagnosis of TIAP.
2.Locally producing antibacterial peptide to deplete intratumoral pathogen for preventing metastatic breast cancer.
Shizhen GENG ; Tingting XIANG ; Yaru SHI ; Mengnian CAO ; Danyu WANG ; Jing WANG ; Xinling LI ; Haiwei SONG ; Zhenzhong ZHANG ; Jinjin SHI ; Junjie LIU ; Airong LI ; Ke SUN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(2):1084-1097
Metastatic dissemination is the major cause of death from breast-cancer (BC). Fusobacterium nucleatum (F.n) is widely enriched in BC and has recently been identified as one of the high-risk factors for promoting BC metastasis. Here, with an experimental model, we demonstrated that intratumoral F.n induced BC aggressiveness by transcriptionally activating Epithelial-mesenchymal transition-associated genes. Therefore, the F.n may be a potential target to prevent metastasis. Given the fact that cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are abundant in BC and located near blood vessels, we report an optogenetic system that drives CAF to in situ produce human antibacterial peptide LL37, with the characteristics of biosafety and freely intercellular trafficking, for depleting intratumoral F.n, leading to a 72.1% reduction in lung metastatic nodules number without affecting the balance of the systemic flora. Notably, mild photothermal treatment was found that could normalize CAF, contributing to synergistically inhibiting BC metastasis. In addition, the system can also simultaneously encode a gene of TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand to suppress the primary tumor. Together, our study highlights the potential of local elimination of tumor pathogenic bacteria to prevent BC metastasis.
3.Research advances on aberrant microglial in different brain regions and their impact on the pathogenesis of schizophrenia
Fuyi QIN ; Qing LONG ; Yilin LIU ; Yunqiao ZHANG ; Xu YOU ; Zeyi GUO ; Xiang CAO ; Xinling ZHAO ; Jia WEN ; Xinrui LI ; Yuan FANG ; Yong ZENG
Chinese Journal of Psychiatry 2024;57(3):187-192
Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that is often associated with profound impairment in patients′ daily functioning, and its etiology and pathophysiology are still to be fully elucidated. There is a pathological correlation between inflammation, brain injuries, and the pathogenesis of schizophrenia, with microglia actively participating in these processes. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the impact of microglial cells on neurodevelopment and neuroplasticity, and microglia abnormalities mediating the onset of schizophrenia by contributing to damage in different brain regions.
4.Research advances on aberrant microglial in different brain regions and their impact on the pathogenesis of schizophrenia
Fuyi QIN ; Qing LONG ; Yilin LIU ; Yunqiao ZHANG ; Xu YOU ; Zeyi GUO ; Xiang CAO ; Xinling ZHAO ; Jia WEN ; Xinrui LI ; Yuan FANG ; Yong ZENG
Chinese Journal of Psychiatry 2024;57(3):187-192
Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that is often associated with profound impairment in patients′ daily functioning, and its etiology and pathophysiology are still to be fully elucidated. There is a pathological correlation between inflammation, brain injuries, and the pathogenesis of schizophrenia, with microglia actively participating in these processes. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the impact of microglial cells on neurodevelopment and neuroplasticity, and microglia abnormalities mediating the onset of schizophrenia by contributing to damage in different brain regions.
5.Correlation between triglyceride-glucose index and vascular cognitive impairment in elderly patients with cerebral small vessel disease
Xiaoming GUO ; Zhenhui LU ; Zhiyong CAO ; Xinling LI ; Xiangyang ZHU
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2021;20(9):984-989
Objective:To investigate the relationship between triglyceride-glucose(TyG) index and vascular cognitive impairment(VCI) in elderly patients with cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD).Methods:A total of 275 patients with CSVD aged 60 years or above admitted in the Department of Neurology of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University from August 2019 to March 2021 were enrolled in this retrospective study. According to the cognitive function assessed with Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), patients were divided into VCI group (187 cases) and non-VCI group (88 cases). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was conducted to assess the value of TyG index in predicting VCI. Binary logistic regression analysis was employed to analyze the correlation between TyG index and VCI.Results:TyG index was higher in the VCI group than that in non-VCI group (9.07±0.54 vs. 8.70±0.55, t = 5.24, P<0.01). The area of ROC curve (AUC) of TyG index for predicting VCI was 0.70 (95% CI:0.64-0.77, P<0.01); taking 8.78 as the optimal cut-off point, the sensitivity and specificity were 0.754 (141/187) and 0.614(54/88), respectively. The proportion of VCI patients in high TyG index group (≥8.78) was higher than that in low TyG index group (<8.78) [141 (80.6%) vs. 46 (46.0%), χ2=34.95, P<0.01]. The binary logistic regression analysis showed that after adjusting for age, level of education, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), homocysteine (Hcy), uric acid (UA) and total CSVD burden, TyG index was an independent risk factor of VCI ( OR=2.42, 95% CI: 1.37-4.29, P<0.01); and compared to patients with low TyG index (<8.78) the risk of VCI was increased for patients with high TyG index (≥8.78) ( OR=4.09, 95% CI: 2.18-7.68, P<0.01). Conclusion:TyG index is associated with VCI in elderly patients with CSVD, which may be used as a predictor of VCI for those patients.
6.The comparison of bladder neck descent and the hiatus area of levator ani between lithotomy position and separating-legs-holding-knees position
Xiufeng HUANG ; Jian ZHENG ; Qingjuan WANG ; Junyan CAO ; Qian LIANG ; Sujing WU ; Xinling ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2020;29(7):618-622
Objective:To investigate whether the bladder neck descent and the area of levator ani hiatus obtained on the maximum Valsalva were consistent at the lithotomy position and separating-legs-holding-knees position.Methods:Forty four subjects who underwent perineal pelvic floor four-dimensional ultrasound at 6-8 weeks postpartum in Third Hospital of Longgang Shenzhen from November 2019 to January 2020 were enrolled in this study. All subjects were able to effectively complete the maximum Valsalva maneuver both at the lithotomy position and the separating-legs-holding-knees position. The bladder neck descent and hiatus area of the levator Ani on the maximum Valsalva at these two positions were measured and compared.Results:The bladder neck descent at the separating-legs-holding-knees position was higher than that at the lithotomy position [(41.06±8.25)mm vs (39.96±8.10)mm; t=-2.965, P=0.005], and the hiatus area of levator Ani at the separating-legs-holding-knees position was larger than that at the lithotomy position[(27.55±4.90)cm 2 vs (26.32±4.76)cm 2; t=-3.820, P<0.001]. Conclusions:The bladder neck descent and the area of levator Ani hiatus on the maximum Valsalva at separating-legs- holding-knees position are larger than those on the maximum Valsalva at the lithotomy position.
7. Assessment of the feasibility of transperineal ultrasound combined with clinical factors in predicting female stress urinary incontinence factors
Ting XIAO ; Weijun HUANG ; Xinling ZHANG ; Yunqing CAO ; Chaojiong ZHEN ; Yinghong WEN
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2019;28(9):807-811
Objective:
To investigate the feasibility and accuracy of transperineal real-time three-dimensional ultrasound combined with clinical factors in predicting the risk of female stress urinary incontinence(SUI).
Methods:
Three hundred and forty-eight female patients with SUI diagnosed were selected as the case group, and 102 healthy people in the same period were selected as the control group. All subjects underwent transperineal real-time three-dimensional ultrasound. The ultrasonic parameters of resting state, contraction and Valsalva were measured, and the clinical parameters such as age, height, weight, history of pregnancy and childbirth were collected. According to the time sequence, all the subjcets were divided into derivation cohort and verification cohort inproportion to 2∶1, single factor screening and logistic multiple regression analysis were carried out on 24 factors, and the risk model was established. The cut-off value of the disease probability P was determined by the ROC curve of the subjects, and then the accuracy of the cut-off value in predicting SUI was verified in the verification group.
Results:
Single factor analysis showed that 13 parameters were associated with SUI(all
8.Assessment of the feasibility of transperineal ultrasound combined with clinical factors in predicting female stress urinary incontinence factors
Ting XIAO ; Weijun HUANG ; Xinling ZHANG ; Unqing CAO ; Chaojiong ZHEN ; Yinghong WEN
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2019;28(9):807-811
Objective To investigate the feasibility and accuracy of transperineal real‐time three‐dimensional ultrasound combined with clinical factors in predicting the risk of female stress urinary incontinence( SUI ) . Methods T hree hundred and forty‐eight female patients with SUI diagnosed were selected as the case group ,and 102 healthy people in the same period were selected as the control group . All subjects underwent transperineal real‐time three‐dimensional ultrasound . T he ultrasonic parameters of resting state ,contraction and Valsalva were measured ,and the clinical parameters such as age ,height , weight ,history of pregnancy and childbirth were collected . According to the time sequence ,all the subjcets were divided into derivation cohort and verification cohort inproportion to 2∶1 ,single factor screening and logistic multiple regression analysis were carried out on 24 factors ,and the risk model was established . T he cut‐off value of the disease probability P was determined by the ROC curve of the subjects ,and then the accuracy of the cut‐off value in predicting SUI was verified in the verification group . Results Single factor analysis showed that 13 parameters were associated with SUI( all P <0 .05) . Logit P=2 .014+1 .870× Z1 was established by multivariate logistic regression analysis . T he cut‐off value of the disease probability P determined by ROC curve was 0 .823 . T he predictive sensitivity of the model was 68 .1% ( 95% CI : 59 .6% -76 .6% ) ,specificity was 91 .2% ( 95% CI :86 .0% -96 .4% ) ,positive predictive value was 64 .3%( 95% CI : 55 .6% - 73 .0% ) and negative predictive value was 92 .5% ( 95% CI : 86 .2% - 98 .8% ) . Conclusions It is feasible to predict the risk of female stress urinary incontinence by transperineal real‐time three‐dimensional ultrasound combined with clinical factors . Although ,some limitations with the prediction model ,it has accuracy in predicting SUI with obvious symptoms .
9.Clinical efficacy of percutaneous kyphoplasty in management of osteoporotic thoracolumbar vertebral compression fracture in the elderly
Jien LIU ; Jun CAO ; Ruien GOU ; Xinling MU ; Wei FENG ; Hongkai LIAN
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2015;31(5):423-426
Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) in surgical treatment of osteoporotic thoracolumbar vertebral compression fracture in the elderly.Methods From March 2007 to February 2013,210 cases (100 males and 110 females;55-91 years of age,mean 72.5 years) of osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture were treated with PKP.Single-segment fracture was observed in 180 cases,two-segment fracture in 20 cases and three-segment fracture in 10 cases.Lesion involved in 250 vertebrae located in the T6-L5 segment.Bone cement injected into each vertebra was 3-5 ml (mean,4 ml).Treatment effects were assessed with vertebral height,Cobb angle and visual analogue score (VAS).Results At the follow-up of 6-15 months (mean 11 months),thoracic back pain significantly alleviated or disappeared.After operation,improvements were observed in VAS [(8.7 ± 1.2) points vs (2.6 ±0.7) points],anterior vertebral height loss [(11.0 ±3.2) mm vs(5.5 ± 0.8) mm],central vertebral height loss [(8.6 ± 1.1)mm vs (3.3 ± 1.0) mm],and Cobb angle [(29.8 ± 4.5) ° vs (16.7 ± 3.4) °] (P < 0.01).Four patients appeared no pain or numbness in lower limbs although cement leak into disc.Whereas two patients had lower extremity nerve irritation because of cement leak into the spinal canal and recovered after symptomatic treatment.Conclusion PKP is an effective method for treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture in the elderly,for it can rebuild vertebral height,increase vertebral rigidity as well as stability and relieve thoracic back pain.
10.Application of transperineal ultrasound in female typing of cystocele
Yongjiang MAO ; Zeping HUANG ; Junyan CAO ; Zhijuan ZHENG ; Rongqin ZHENG ; Xinling ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2014;23(8):694-696
Objective To investigate the application value of transperineal ultrasound in female patients with cystocele.Methods Transperineal ultrasound were performed in 36 female patients with cystocele and the bladder neck movement degrees (BND),retrovesical angle and the degree of urethral rotation were observed at maximum Valsalva.The ultrasonic manifestation of 36 female patients with cystocele were summarized.Results On maximal Valsalva bladder neck mobility all increased in 36 patients,32 patients with open retrovesical angle (≥140°) and 30 female patients with urethral rotation ≥ 45°.There were 6 cases with type Ⅰ,bladder neck was lower than inferoposterior margin of the symphysis pubis,cystocele with open retrovesical angle (≥140°) and urethral rotation <45°.There were 26 cases with type Ⅱ,bladder neck was lower than inferoposterior margin of the symphysis pubis,cystocele with open retrovesical angle (≥140°) and urethral rotation ≥45°.There were 4 cases with type Ⅲ,bladder was lower than inferoposterior margin of the symphysis pubis,cystocele with intact retrovesical angle (< 140°) and urethral rotation ≥45°.Conclusions The transperineal ultrasound can be used for classification of cystocele in female patients and which may provide more reliable information for clinical diagnosis.

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