1.The relationship between CT lung volume parameters and pulmonary function grade in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and its prediction of acute exacerbation
Yafeng LIU ; Chunliang YAN ; Shaofei LI ; Xiyan REN ; Huijuan ZHANG ; Chunting TAN
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(7):1215-1219
Objective To investigate the relationship between CT lung volume parameters(CT-LVP)and pulmonary function grade in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis(IPF)and its prediction of acute exacerbation.Methods A total of 204 patients with IPF were selected and divided into mild group(67 cases),moderate group(72 cases)and severe group(65 cases)according to the semi-quantitative scoring method of high-resolution computed tomography(HRCT).The correlation between CT-LVP and pul-monary function parameters(PFP)were analyzed.The predictive value of CT-LVP for acute exacerbation in severe IPF was ana-lyzed.Results The whole lung volume(WLV),normal lung volume(NLV)and normal lung volume percentage(NLV%)in severe group were lower than those in mild and moderate groups,whereas interstitial lung disease volume(ILDV)and interstitial lung disease volume percentage(ILDV%)were higher than those in mild and moderate groups,with statistical significance(P<0.05).WLV,NLV,ILDV,NLV%,ILDV%showed strong correlations with forced expiratory volume in 1 second percentage(FEV1%),forced expiratory volume in 1 second to forced vital capacity ratio(FEV1/FVC),diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide percent-age(DLCO%),and residual volume to total lung capacity ratio(RV/TLC).Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis showed that the combination of WLV,NLV,ILDV,NLV%and ILDV%had higher accuracy in predicting acute exacerbation,area under the curve(AUC)>0.75(P<0.05).Conclusion CT-LVP is closely related to PFP,and the accuracy of CT-LVP combination in predicting acute exacerbation is high,which provides a theoretical basis for preventing acute exacerbation of IPF.
2.Angiotensin Ⅱ activates p53/SAT1 signaling pathway to induce ferroptosis in white adipocytes
Wei DENG ; Xiyan LIU ; Liyuan GUO ; Qian XU ; Kun ZHOU ; Yuanqin ZHAO ; Zhaoyue WANG ; Xiang LI ; Xin-mei DENG ; Xinyi QIN ; Zhong REN ; Zhisheng JIANG
Chinese Journal of Arteriosclerosis 2025;33(5):385-394
Aim To investigate the effect and mechanism of angiotensin Ⅱ(Ang Ⅱ)on ferroptosis in white adi-pocytes.Methods The 3T3-L1 preadipocytes were differentiated into white adipocytes by inducer stimulation.The experiment was divided into control group,Ang Ⅱ group,Ang Ⅱ+Fer-1(ferroptosis inhibitor)group and Ang Ⅱ+PFT-α(p53 inhibitor)group.Ang Ⅱ was used to treat cells.RT-qPCR and Western blot were used to detect the expression levels of ferroptosis factors and adipokines.JC-1 kit was used to detect mitochondrial membrane potential(MMP)level.Iron ion kit was used to detect intracellular iron content.Glutathione(GSH)kit was used to detect GSH content.Fer-1 and Ang Ⅱ were added to treat cells to detect the the changes of ferroptosis level.The expression of p53 and spermidine/spermine N1-acetyltransferase 1(SAT1)protein was detected.Subsequently,PFT-α and Ang Ⅱ were added to co-treat cells to detect the changes of p53 and SAT1 protein expression,and to observe the effect of inhibiting p53 expression on the expression levels of ferroptosis factors and adipokines.Results 3T3-L1 cells were successfully differentiated into white adipocytes by stimulator-induced differentiation.Ang Ⅱ induced ferroptosis in white adipocytes.RT-qPCR results showed that compared with control group,the mRNA expression of anti-ferroptosis factor glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4),solute carrier family 7 member 11(SLC7A11)and iron regulatory protein 1(IRP-1)was down-regulated in Ang Ⅱ group,and the mRNA expression of pro-ferroptosis factor acyl-CoA synthetase of long-chain family member 4(ACSL4)was up-regulated.Western blot results showed that compared with control group,the protein expression of SLC7A11 and GPX4 was down-regulated in Ang Ⅱ group,and the protein expression of ACSL4 was up-regulated.Ang Ⅱ treatment increased the content of intracellular iron ions and decreased the levels of GSH and MMP.Compared with Ang Ⅱ group,the mRNA expression of IRP-1 and SLC7A11 was up-regulated in Ang Ⅱ+Fer-1 group.Ang Ⅱ induced changes in the expression profile of adipokines in white adipocytes.Western blot results showed that compared with control group,the protein ex-pression of pro-inflammatory adipokine leptin(LEP),resistin(RETN),interleukin-6(IL-6)and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)was up-regulated in Ang Ⅱ group,and the protein expression of anti-inflammatory adipokine adiponectin(AD-PN)and omentin 1(ITLN1)was down-regulated.In addition,Ang Ⅱ increased the protein expression of p53 and SAT1.Inhibition of p53 expression can improve the level of ferroptosis and adipokine expression in white adipocytes trea-ted with Ang Ⅱ.Western blot results showed that compared with Ang Ⅱ group,the protein expression of p53 and SAT1 was down-regulated in Ang Ⅱ+PFT-α group,the protein expression of SLC7A11 and GPX4 was up-regulated,and the protein expression of ACSL4 was down-regulated.The protein expression of ADPN was up-regulated in Ang Ⅱ+PFT-αgroup,and the protein expression of TNF-α,LEP and RETN was down-regulated.Conclusion Ang Ⅱ induces fer-roptosis in white adipocytes through activating the p53/SAT1 signaling pathway.
3.The correlation of serum hypoxia-inducible factor-1α level with cerebral microbleeds and cognitive impairment
Qing LI ; Xiaowen ZHAO ; Jing REN ; Miao YU ; Hanfang CUI ; Fangyuan DING ; Hao LIU ; Qiong LI ; Fan WANG ; Qing LI ; Xiyan CHEN ; Chengbiao LU ; Shaomin LI ; Jianhua ZHAO
Journal of Capital Medical University 2025;46(2):216-227
Objective To explore the correlation between serum hypoxia-inducible factor-1α(HIF-1α)levels and cerebral microbleeds(CMBs)and cognitive impairment and to assess the predictive value of HIF-1α for CSVD-related cognitive impairment.Methods A total of 104 patients with CSVD who attended the Department of Neurology,First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University from June 2022 to November 2023 were enrolled.All enrolled patients were subjected to basic statistics,cranial nuclear magnetic resonance examination,cognitive function assessment,and serum HIF-1α test,and the number and location of CMBs were counted.Based on the above data the enrolled patients were grouped.The correlation between HIF-1α and cognitive function and CMBs was studied the influencing factors of CMBs and cognitive impairment were analyzed,and the predictive value of HIF-1α on the occurrence of cognitive impairment was evaluated.Results There were statistically significant differences in HIF-1α levels and cognitive function among different CMBs groups.Serum HIF-1α levels were significantly negatively correlated with overall cognitive function,visuospatial and executive function,attention,and delayed recall,and serum HIF-1α was positively correlated with the number of CMBs.HIF-1α may be a risk factor for CMBs and cognitive impairment associated with CSVD,and serum HIF-1α has potential in predict the cognitive impairment caused by CSVD.Conclusion Serum levels of HIF-1α were associated with the number of CMB and CSVD-related cognitive impairment,and serum levels of HIF-1α may have a predictive value for CSVD-related cognitive impairment.
4.Flumatinib, venetoclax combined with azacitidine for treatment of Ph + mixed-phenotype acute leukemia: report of 2 cases and review of literature
Siyu LIU ; Yimin HU ; Junfan LI ; Hong LIU ; Lihua WU ; Xiyan WANG ; Runxia GU ; Ying WANG
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2025;34(4):213-217
Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of the triplet regimen of flumatinib, venetoclax (VEN) and azacitidine (AZA) for Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph +) mixed-phenotype acute leukemia (MPAL). Methods:The clinical data of 2 Ph + MPAL patients treated with triplet regimen of flumatinib, VEN and AZA who were admitted to the Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College in February and March 2023 were retrospectively analyzed, and the relevant literature was reviewed. Results:Patient 1 was a 56-year-old female, and patient 2 was a 59-year-old male. Both patients were diagnosed with Ph + B cell/myeloid (B/My) MPAL. After the first course of induction chemotherapy with the triplet regimen, patient 1 achieved hematological complete remission (HCR), complete cytogenetic remission (CCyR) and major molecular response (MMR), and patient 2 achieved HCR and CCyR. During the entire treatment process, the adverse reactions of two patients were mainly fever and ≥ grade 3 hematological adverse reactions, which were relieved after the use of antibiotics and intermittent infusion of blood products. When the patient achieved HCR and received consolidation treatment with the same regimen, the adverse reactions were mild. Conclusions:The triplet regimen of flumatinib, VEN and AZA is safe and effective for the treatment of Ph + MPAL, and is a new induction therapy option for such patients.
5.Construction and preliminary application of a cost-benefit evaluation index system for internet hospitals
Chao LI ; Xueling YANG ; Zhonghao XUE ; Guoyun GAO ; Juan LIU ; Huihui YANG ; Xiyan WANG ; Xia SUN ; Yang LI ; Xinglei MA
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2025;41(8):630-635
Objective:To build an internet hospital cost-benefit evaluation index system based on a large public tertiary hospital, for references for improving the operation and management of internet hospitals.Methods:From May to October 2024, this study identified the elements of cost-benefit through on-site investigation, literature analysis and expert discussion, and built an initial evaluation index system of cost-benefit of internet hospitals; Delphi method and Pareto chart method were used to determine indicators and their weights; This evaluation index system was used to quantitatively evaluate an internet hospital since its operation for two years (from May 2022 to April 2024).Results:Five profit entities and 26 cost-benefit components had been identified; The expert authority coefficient of the two rounds of Delphi method was 0.73, and the Kendall coefficient was 0.80 ( P<0.001). The costs and benefits of an internet hospital since its operation for two years were 14.06 million yuan and 134.95 million yuan, respectively, with a benefit cost ratio of 9.60. Conclusions:The cost-benefit evaluation index system of internet hospitals built in this study was suitable for these relying on physical hospitals. This system was scientific and practical, and could provide references for cost-benefit evaluation of other Internet hospitals.
6.The relationship between CT lung volume parameters and pulmonary function grade in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and its prediction of acute exacerbation
Yafeng LIU ; Chunliang YAN ; Shaofei LI ; Xiyan REN ; Huijuan ZHANG ; Chunting TAN
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(7):1215-1219
Objective To investigate the relationship between CT lung volume parameters(CT-LVP)and pulmonary function grade in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis(IPF)and its prediction of acute exacerbation.Methods A total of 204 patients with IPF were selected and divided into mild group(67 cases),moderate group(72 cases)and severe group(65 cases)according to the semi-quantitative scoring method of high-resolution computed tomography(HRCT).The correlation between CT-LVP and pul-monary function parameters(PFP)were analyzed.The predictive value of CT-LVP for acute exacerbation in severe IPF was ana-lyzed.Results The whole lung volume(WLV),normal lung volume(NLV)and normal lung volume percentage(NLV%)in severe group were lower than those in mild and moderate groups,whereas interstitial lung disease volume(ILDV)and interstitial lung disease volume percentage(ILDV%)were higher than those in mild and moderate groups,with statistical significance(P<0.05).WLV,NLV,ILDV,NLV%,ILDV%showed strong correlations with forced expiratory volume in 1 second percentage(FEV1%),forced expiratory volume in 1 second to forced vital capacity ratio(FEV1/FVC),diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide percent-age(DLCO%),and residual volume to total lung capacity ratio(RV/TLC).Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis showed that the combination of WLV,NLV,ILDV,NLV%and ILDV%had higher accuracy in predicting acute exacerbation,area under the curve(AUC)>0.75(P<0.05).Conclusion CT-LVP is closely related to PFP,and the accuracy of CT-LVP combination in predicting acute exacerbation is high,which provides a theoretical basis for preventing acute exacerbation of IPF.
7.Imaging quality and detection capability of bone metastases:Comparison on domestic Insight NM/CT Pro SPECT/CT and Siemens Symbia T16 SPECT/CT scanners
Zhenfeng ZHAO ; Rui WANG ; Weina ZHOU ; Lei LIU ; Xiyan HAO ; Ruilong NIU ; Xuemei WANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2025;41(6):967-970
Objective To compare imaging quality and detection capability of bone metastases between Insight NM/CT Pro SPECT/CT(Insight SPECT/CT)and Siemens Symbia T16 SPECT/CT(Symbia T16 SPECT/CT)scanners.Methods Totally 40 patients with diagnosed or suspected bone metastases were prospectively enrolled.Whole-body bone imaging and local tomographic fusion imaging were performed using Symbia T16 and Insight SPECT/CT scanners with same method and parameters,and imaging quality and detection capability were compared between 2 devices.Results Among whole-body bone imaging acquired with Symbia T 16 SPECT/CT,the imaging quality score was 5 in 35 cases and 4 in 5 cases,and detected 118 positive bone lesions,including 36 lesions involved chest,28 involved spinal cord,30 involved pelvic bones,20 involved limbs and 4 involved cranial bones.The imaging quality score of local tomographic fusion imaging obtained with Symbia T16 SPECT/CT was 5 in all 40 cases,and 59 positive lesions involved bone regions were detected,including 14 lesions presented as bone destruction,11 presented as increased bone density and 34 showed uneven bone density on CT.Meanwhile,the whole-body bone imaging quality score acquired with Insight SPECT/CT was 5 in 35 cases,4 in 4 cases and 3 in 1 case,and both the detected positive lesions and the involved bone regions were consistent with those of Symbia T 16 SPECT/CT.Furthermore,the imaging quality,detected positive lesions and their involved regions,as well as CT manifestations on local tomographic fusion imaging obtained with Insight SPECT/CT scanner were all consistent with those of Symbia T 16 scanner.Conclusion The imaging quality of whole-body bone imaging and local tomographic fusion imaging of bone metastases of domestic Insight SPECT/CT were comparable to those of Siemens Symbia T16 SPECT/CT.
8.Angiotensin Ⅱ activates p53/SAT1 signaling pathway to induce ferroptosis in white adipocytes
Wei DENG ; Xiyan LIU ; Liyuan GUO ; Qian XU ; Kun ZHOU ; Yuanqin ZHAO ; Zhaoyue WANG ; Xiang LI ; Xin-mei DENG ; Xinyi QIN ; Zhong REN ; Zhisheng JIANG
Chinese Journal of Arteriosclerosis 2025;33(5):385-394
Aim To investigate the effect and mechanism of angiotensin Ⅱ(Ang Ⅱ)on ferroptosis in white adi-pocytes.Methods The 3T3-L1 preadipocytes were differentiated into white adipocytes by inducer stimulation.The experiment was divided into control group,Ang Ⅱ group,Ang Ⅱ+Fer-1(ferroptosis inhibitor)group and Ang Ⅱ+PFT-α(p53 inhibitor)group.Ang Ⅱ was used to treat cells.RT-qPCR and Western blot were used to detect the expression levels of ferroptosis factors and adipokines.JC-1 kit was used to detect mitochondrial membrane potential(MMP)level.Iron ion kit was used to detect intracellular iron content.Glutathione(GSH)kit was used to detect GSH content.Fer-1 and Ang Ⅱ were added to treat cells to detect the the changes of ferroptosis level.The expression of p53 and spermidine/spermine N1-acetyltransferase 1(SAT1)protein was detected.Subsequently,PFT-α and Ang Ⅱ were added to co-treat cells to detect the changes of p53 and SAT1 protein expression,and to observe the effect of inhibiting p53 expression on the expression levels of ferroptosis factors and adipokines.Results 3T3-L1 cells were successfully differentiated into white adipocytes by stimulator-induced differentiation.Ang Ⅱ induced ferroptosis in white adipocytes.RT-qPCR results showed that compared with control group,the mRNA expression of anti-ferroptosis factor glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4),solute carrier family 7 member 11(SLC7A11)and iron regulatory protein 1(IRP-1)was down-regulated in Ang Ⅱ group,and the mRNA expression of pro-ferroptosis factor acyl-CoA synthetase of long-chain family member 4(ACSL4)was up-regulated.Western blot results showed that compared with control group,the protein expression of SLC7A11 and GPX4 was down-regulated in Ang Ⅱ group,and the protein expression of ACSL4 was up-regulated.Ang Ⅱ treatment increased the content of intracellular iron ions and decreased the levels of GSH and MMP.Compared with Ang Ⅱ group,the mRNA expression of IRP-1 and SLC7A11 was up-regulated in Ang Ⅱ+Fer-1 group.Ang Ⅱ induced changes in the expression profile of adipokines in white adipocytes.Western blot results showed that compared with control group,the protein ex-pression of pro-inflammatory adipokine leptin(LEP),resistin(RETN),interleukin-6(IL-6)and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)was up-regulated in Ang Ⅱ group,and the protein expression of anti-inflammatory adipokine adiponectin(AD-PN)and omentin 1(ITLN1)was down-regulated.In addition,Ang Ⅱ increased the protein expression of p53 and SAT1.Inhibition of p53 expression can improve the level of ferroptosis and adipokine expression in white adipocytes trea-ted with Ang Ⅱ.Western blot results showed that compared with Ang Ⅱ group,the protein expression of p53 and SAT1 was down-regulated in Ang Ⅱ+PFT-α group,the protein expression of SLC7A11 and GPX4 was up-regulated,and the protein expression of ACSL4 was down-regulated.The protein expression of ADPN was up-regulated in Ang Ⅱ+PFT-αgroup,and the protein expression of TNF-α,LEP and RETN was down-regulated.Conclusion Ang Ⅱ induces fer-roptosis in white adipocytes through activating the p53/SAT1 signaling pathway.
9.The correlation of serum hypoxia-inducible factor-1α level with cerebral microbleeds and cognitive impairment
Qing LI ; Xiaowen ZHAO ; Jing REN ; Miao YU ; Hanfang CUI ; Fangyuan DING ; Hao LIU ; Qiong LI ; Fan WANG ; Qing LI ; Xiyan CHEN ; Chengbiao LU ; Shaomin LI ; Jianhua ZHAO
Journal of Capital Medical University 2025;46(2):216-227
Objective To explore the correlation between serum hypoxia-inducible factor-1α(HIF-1α)levels and cerebral microbleeds(CMBs)and cognitive impairment and to assess the predictive value of HIF-1α for CSVD-related cognitive impairment.Methods A total of 104 patients with CSVD who attended the Department of Neurology,First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University from June 2022 to November 2023 were enrolled.All enrolled patients were subjected to basic statistics,cranial nuclear magnetic resonance examination,cognitive function assessment,and serum HIF-1α test,and the number and location of CMBs were counted.Based on the above data the enrolled patients were grouped.The correlation between HIF-1α and cognitive function and CMBs was studied the influencing factors of CMBs and cognitive impairment were analyzed,and the predictive value of HIF-1α on the occurrence of cognitive impairment was evaluated.Results There were statistically significant differences in HIF-1α levels and cognitive function among different CMBs groups.Serum HIF-1α levels were significantly negatively correlated with overall cognitive function,visuospatial and executive function,attention,and delayed recall,and serum HIF-1α was positively correlated with the number of CMBs.HIF-1α may be a risk factor for CMBs and cognitive impairment associated with CSVD,and serum HIF-1α has potential in predict the cognitive impairment caused by CSVD.Conclusion Serum levels of HIF-1α were associated with the number of CMB and CSVD-related cognitive impairment,and serum levels of HIF-1α may have a predictive value for CSVD-related cognitive impairment.
10.Imaging quality and detection capability of bone metastases:Comparison on domestic Insight NM/CT Pro SPECT/CT and Siemens Symbia T16 SPECT/CT scanners
Zhenfeng ZHAO ; Rui WANG ; Weina ZHOU ; Lei LIU ; Xiyan HAO ; Ruilong NIU ; Xuemei WANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2025;41(6):967-970
Objective To compare imaging quality and detection capability of bone metastases between Insight NM/CT Pro SPECT/CT(Insight SPECT/CT)and Siemens Symbia T16 SPECT/CT(Symbia T16 SPECT/CT)scanners.Methods Totally 40 patients with diagnosed or suspected bone metastases were prospectively enrolled.Whole-body bone imaging and local tomographic fusion imaging were performed using Symbia T16 and Insight SPECT/CT scanners with same method and parameters,and imaging quality and detection capability were compared between 2 devices.Results Among whole-body bone imaging acquired with Symbia T 16 SPECT/CT,the imaging quality score was 5 in 35 cases and 4 in 5 cases,and detected 118 positive bone lesions,including 36 lesions involved chest,28 involved spinal cord,30 involved pelvic bones,20 involved limbs and 4 involved cranial bones.The imaging quality score of local tomographic fusion imaging obtained with Symbia T16 SPECT/CT was 5 in all 40 cases,and 59 positive lesions involved bone regions were detected,including 14 lesions presented as bone destruction,11 presented as increased bone density and 34 showed uneven bone density on CT.Meanwhile,the whole-body bone imaging quality score acquired with Insight SPECT/CT was 5 in 35 cases,4 in 4 cases and 3 in 1 case,and both the detected positive lesions and the involved bone regions were consistent with those of Symbia T 16 SPECT/CT.Furthermore,the imaging quality,detected positive lesions and their involved regions,as well as CT manifestations on local tomographic fusion imaging obtained with Insight SPECT/CT scanner were all consistent with those of Symbia T 16 scanner.Conclusion The imaging quality of whole-body bone imaging and local tomographic fusion imaging of bone metastases of domestic Insight SPECT/CT were comparable to those of Siemens Symbia T16 SPECT/CT.

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