1.Impact of Nutritional Support on Antitumor Efficacy in the Era of Immunotherapy
Xiaojun QIAN ; Ling LU ; Xuecheng HU ; Shiwei LI ; Wenjun GAO ; Li PAN ; Yubei SUN ; Suyi LI
Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2026;53(2):89-95
Despite breakthroughs in immunotherapy for solid tumors, significant variations in treatment efficacy persist. Up to 80% of cancer patients suffer from malnutrition, which leads to: lymphoid atrophy and reduced T-cell reserves; deficiency of substrates required for T-cell activation and expansion; concurrent inflammation hindering T-cell infiltration into tumors; and cachexia accelerating PD-1 antibody clearance. Clinical studies confirm that severe malnutrition significantly impairs immune responses and increases the risk of treatment toxicity. Therefore, implementing standardized nutritional therapy is crucial for optimizing the reserve, activation, expansion, and infiltration capacity of immune cells, thereby providing a sound immune system foundation for immunotherapy. Immunonutrition therapy, by enhancing immunonutrients such as arginine, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, and nucleotides, reduces the secretion of pro-inflammatory mediators and promotes T-cell activation and proliferation. This enhances anti-tumor immune responses, prolongs survival, and advances cancer treatment towards multimodal combination and precision approaches.
2.A single Kocher-Langenbeck approach to improve anterior column screw fixation for transverse + posterior wall acetabular fractures
Hongtao LI ; Longxin AN ; Qian WU ; Jiazhi GAO ; Bin YU ; Jun LIU ; Xuecheng SUN
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2025;27(6):536-540
Objective:To investigate the efficacy of using a single Kocher-Langenbeck approach to improve anterior column screw fixation for the treatment of transverse + posterior wall acetabular fractures.Method:A retrospective analysis was conducted of the data of 21 patients who had been treated with a single Kocher-Langenbeck approach to improve anterior column screw fixation for transverse + posterior wall acetabular fractures at Department of Orthopaedics, Weifang People's Hospital from May 2021 to May 2023. There were 11 males and 10 females with an age of (51.3±15.5) years. The time from injury to surgery was (10.4±3.6) days. The anterior column screw fixation was improved as follows: screws were implanted 1 to 2 cm in front of the apex of the great notch of the external iliac plate of the pelvis to penetrate out at the upper branch root of the pubic ramus, with the whole screw fully located within the bony channel. Such indexes were recorded as surgical time, intraoperative blood loss, intraoperative fluoroscopy frequency for improved placement of anterior column screws, fracture healing time, incidence of complications, and fracture reduction and hip joint function at the last follow-up.Results:For this cohort, surgical time was (120.9±40.7) minutes, intraoperative blood loss (330.2±65.9) mL, and intraoperative fluoroscopy frequency for improved placement of anterior column screws (6.2±2.3) times. The 21 patients were followed up for (21.5±5.9) months. All fractures achieved bony union after (3.2±1.1) months. Incision fat liquefaction occurred in 1 patient after surgery and symptoms of sciatic nerve injury were observed in 2 patients. Follow-ups observed no such complications as loosening or breakage of internal fixators. According to the Matta scoring criteria, the quality of fracture reduction at the last follow-up was evaluated as anatomical reduction in 15 cases, as satisfactory reduction in 4 cases, as acceptable reduction in 2 cases, giving a satisfaction rate of 90.5% (19/21). According to the improved Merle d'Aubigné & Poster scoring criteria, hip function was evaluated as excellent in 16 cases, as good in 2 cases, and as fair in 3 cases, giving an excellent and good rate of 85.7% (18/21).Conclusion:It is effective to use a single Kocher-Langenbeck approach to improve anterior column screw fixation for the treatment of transverse + posterior wall acetabular fractures, showing advantages of reduced surgical time and intraoperative bleeding.
3.Diagnostic Value of Coronary Slow Flow for Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction in Patients With Angina and Nonobstructive Coronary Arteries
Zhaoxue SHENG ; Yuhui HUANG ; Xingliang LI ; Jingyu WANG ; Qiang CHEN ; Wuqiang CHE ; Zhen ZHANG ; Xuecheng ZHAO ; Shuoyan AN ; Yanxiang GAO ; Jingang ZHENG
Chinese Circulation Journal 2025;40(9):885-891
Objectives:Coronary slow flow(CSF)has long been regarded as a marker of coronary microvascular dysfunction(CMD).This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic value of CSF for CMD in patients with angina and nonobstructive coronary arteries(ANOCA).Methods:The study data were derived from the ANOCA-CMD prospective cohort study.All enrolled patients underwent coronary angiography and concurrent coronary physiological assessments in the left anterior descending artery using pressure-wire and thermodilution techniques to obtain coronary flow reserve(CFR)and the index of microcirculatory resistance(IMR).Based on the results,CMD was classified into four subtypes:CMD with elevated IMR(IMR≥25),CMD with reduced CFR(CFR<2.5),CMD with either reduced CFR or elevated IMR(CFR<2.5 or IMR≥25),and CMD with both reduced CFR and elevated IMR(CFR<2.5 and IMR≥25).The corrected thrombolysis in myocardial infarction(TIMI)frame count(CTFC)in the left anterior descending artery was calculated from coronary angiography images,with CSF defined as CTFC>27.This study evaluated the correlation between CTFC,CFR,and IMR,and investigated the diagnostic value of CSF for CMD in ANOCA patients.Results:A total of 103 ANOCA patients were enrolled in this study,with a mean age of(64.2±10.6)years,and 53.4%were female.Among them,57 patients(55.3%)were diagnosed with coronary slow flow.Patients with slow flow had higher IMR(P<0.001)and CFR(P=0.041).Similarly,the proportion of CMD with elevated IMR was higher in the slow flow group(P<0.001),while the proportion of CMD with reduced CFR was lower(P=0.044).There was no significant difference between the groups in the proportions of CMD with either reduced CFR or elevated IMR or CMD with both reduced CFR and elevated IMR(all P>0.05).CTFC was positively correlated with hyperemic mean transit time(r=0.424,P<0.001),IMR(r=0.430,P<0.001),and CFR(r=0.211,P=0.032).The area under the curve(AUC)of CTFC for diagnosing CMD with elevated IMR was 0.721(95%CI:0.623-0.819)with an accuracy of 67%(57%,76%),for diagnosing CMD with reduced CFR was 0.610(95%CI:0.499-0.720)with an accuracy of 60%(50%,70%),for diagnosing CMD with either reduced CFR or elevated IMR was 0.549(95%CI:0.425-0.673)with an accuracy of 47%(37%,57%),and for diagnosing CMD with both reduced CFR and elevated IMR was 0.582(95%CI:0.471-0.693)with an accuracy of 47%(37%,57%).Thus,CSF demonstrated limited diagnostic values across all subtypes of CMD.Conclusions:In ANOCA patients,CSF cannot serve as an effective diagnostic marker for CMD.Therefore,in clinical practice,the slow flow phenomenon should not be directly equated with the presence of coronary microvascular dysfunction in ANOCA patients.
4.Diagnostic Value of Coronary Slow Flow for Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction in Patients With Angina and Nonobstructive Coronary Arteries
Zhaoxue SHENG ; Yuhui HUANG ; Xingliang LI ; Jingyu WANG ; Qiang CHEN ; Wuqiang CHE ; Zhen ZHANG ; Xuecheng ZHAO ; Shuoyan AN ; Yanxiang GAO ; Jingang ZHENG
Chinese Circulation Journal 2025;40(9):885-891
Objectives:Coronary slow flow(CSF)has long been regarded as a marker of coronary microvascular dysfunction(CMD).This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic value of CSF for CMD in patients with angina and nonobstructive coronary arteries(ANOCA).Methods:The study data were derived from the ANOCA-CMD prospective cohort study.All enrolled patients underwent coronary angiography and concurrent coronary physiological assessments in the left anterior descending artery using pressure-wire and thermodilution techniques to obtain coronary flow reserve(CFR)and the index of microcirculatory resistance(IMR).Based on the results,CMD was classified into four subtypes:CMD with elevated IMR(IMR≥25),CMD with reduced CFR(CFR<2.5),CMD with either reduced CFR or elevated IMR(CFR<2.5 or IMR≥25),and CMD with both reduced CFR and elevated IMR(CFR<2.5 and IMR≥25).The corrected thrombolysis in myocardial infarction(TIMI)frame count(CTFC)in the left anterior descending artery was calculated from coronary angiography images,with CSF defined as CTFC>27.This study evaluated the correlation between CTFC,CFR,and IMR,and investigated the diagnostic value of CSF for CMD in ANOCA patients.Results:A total of 103 ANOCA patients were enrolled in this study,with a mean age of(64.2±10.6)years,and 53.4%were female.Among them,57 patients(55.3%)were diagnosed with coronary slow flow.Patients with slow flow had higher IMR(P<0.001)and CFR(P=0.041).Similarly,the proportion of CMD with elevated IMR was higher in the slow flow group(P<0.001),while the proportion of CMD with reduced CFR was lower(P=0.044).There was no significant difference between the groups in the proportions of CMD with either reduced CFR or elevated IMR or CMD with both reduced CFR and elevated IMR(all P>0.05).CTFC was positively correlated with hyperemic mean transit time(r=0.424,P<0.001),IMR(r=0.430,P<0.001),and CFR(r=0.211,P=0.032).The area under the curve(AUC)of CTFC for diagnosing CMD with elevated IMR was 0.721(95%CI:0.623-0.819)with an accuracy of 67%(57%,76%),for diagnosing CMD with reduced CFR was 0.610(95%CI:0.499-0.720)with an accuracy of 60%(50%,70%),for diagnosing CMD with either reduced CFR or elevated IMR was 0.549(95%CI:0.425-0.673)with an accuracy of 47%(37%,57%),and for diagnosing CMD with both reduced CFR and elevated IMR was 0.582(95%CI:0.471-0.693)with an accuracy of 47%(37%,57%).Thus,CSF demonstrated limited diagnostic values across all subtypes of CMD.Conclusions:In ANOCA patients,CSF cannot serve as an effective diagnostic marker for CMD.Therefore,in clinical practice,the slow flow phenomenon should not be directly equated with the presence of coronary microvascular dysfunction in ANOCA patients.
5.A single Kocher-Langenbeck approach to improve anterior column screw fixation for transverse + posterior wall acetabular fractures
Hongtao LI ; Longxin AN ; Qian WU ; Jiazhi GAO ; Bin YU ; Jun LIU ; Xuecheng SUN
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2025;27(6):536-540
Objective:To investigate the efficacy of using a single Kocher-Langenbeck approach to improve anterior column screw fixation for the treatment of transverse + posterior wall acetabular fractures.Method:A retrospective analysis was conducted of the data of 21 patients who had been treated with a single Kocher-Langenbeck approach to improve anterior column screw fixation for transverse + posterior wall acetabular fractures at Department of Orthopaedics, Weifang People's Hospital from May 2021 to May 2023. There were 11 males and 10 females with an age of (51.3±15.5) years. The time from injury to surgery was (10.4±3.6) days. The anterior column screw fixation was improved as follows: screws were implanted 1 to 2 cm in front of the apex of the great notch of the external iliac plate of the pelvis to penetrate out at the upper branch root of the pubic ramus, with the whole screw fully located within the bony channel. Such indexes were recorded as surgical time, intraoperative blood loss, intraoperative fluoroscopy frequency for improved placement of anterior column screws, fracture healing time, incidence of complications, and fracture reduction and hip joint function at the last follow-up.Results:For this cohort, surgical time was (120.9±40.7) minutes, intraoperative blood loss (330.2±65.9) mL, and intraoperative fluoroscopy frequency for improved placement of anterior column screws (6.2±2.3) times. The 21 patients were followed up for (21.5±5.9) months. All fractures achieved bony union after (3.2±1.1) months. Incision fat liquefaction occurred in 1 patient after surgery and symptoms of sciatic nerve injury were observed in 2 patients. Follow-ups observed no such complications as loosening or breakage of internal fixators. According to the Matta scoring criteria, the quality of fracture reduction at the last follow-up was evaluated as anatomical reduction in 15 cases, as satisfactory reduction in 4 cases, as acceptable reduction in 2 cases, giving a satisfaction rate of 90.5% (19/21). According to the improved Merle d'Aubigné & Poster scoring criteria, hip function was evaluated as excellent in 16 cases, as good in 2 cases, and as fair in 3 cases, giving an excellent and good rate of 85.7% (18/21).Conclusion:It is effective to use a single Kocher-Langenbeck approach to improve anterior column screw fixation for the treatment of transverse + posterior wall acetabular fractures, showing advantages of reduced surgical time and intraoperative bleeding.
6.Mechanism of Atractylodes macrocephala in Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis Based on Network Pharmacology and Experimental Validation
Xuecheng YU ; Zengxiang GAO ; Bin WU ; Jiyuan TU ; Linlin CHEN ; Guosheng CAO
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;26(1):145-156
Objective To explore the molecular mechanism of Atractylodes macrocephala in the treatment of Ulcerative colitis(UC)based on network pharmacology,and verify it with animal experiments.Methods The active components of Atractylodes macrocephala was screened from the TCMSP database,the TCM-ID database,and in combination with relevant references,and the corresponding targets were obtained through Swiss database.The relevant targets of UC were obtained from GeneCards database,construct the"drug-component-target-disease"network diagram and"pathway-active ingredient-target"network diagram and draw PPI network diagram;GO function enrichment analysis and KEGG signal pathway annotation analysis were carried out.Autodock software is used for molecular docking of active components and targets.Then,the experimental validation of the network pharmacology prediction was carried out.The mouse UC model was induced by dextran sodium sulfate(DSS).The pathological changes of the colon tissue,the number of goblet cells,and the positive expression of inflammatory factorswere detected by HE staining,AB-PAS staining and immunohistochemistry in colon tissue of UC mice.Results The results have shown 30 active ingredients including atractylolactone I,II and III were screened,and 591 corresponding targets were obtained,of which the key target was IL-1β、TNF-α and so on.Molecular docking show that the core components had good binding affinity with the key targets.And the results of animal experiments showed that the alcohol extract of Atractylodes macrocephala could significantly increase the colon length,reduce the DAI score,improve the pathological changes of colon tissue of UC mice,increase the number of goblet cells,and inhibit the expression of IL-1β,TNF-α in colon tissue.Conclusion This study indicated that Atractylodes macrocephala could regulate the release of inflammatory factors through multiple components,multi-target and multi-channel,which could inhibit inflammatory reaction and play a role in improving UC.
7.Pharmacokinetic study of the complication of Ephedra sinica and Prunus armeniaca in bronchial asthma model rats
Linlin CHEN ; Jingen XIE ; Xuecheng FAN ; Qian RAO ; Tianyi YANG ; Jiayu TIAN ; Xiong XIAO ; Wenjun GAO ; Wenhong LI
China Pharmacy 2024;35(13):1588-1593
OBJECTIVE To study the pharmacokinetic changes in the plasma and cerebrospinal fluid of bronchial asthma model rats after the complication of Ephedra sinica and Prunus armeniaca. METHODS SD male rats were randomly divided into blank group, model group, E. sinica group (12 g/kg, calculated by raw drug, similarly hereinafter), P. armeniaca group (6 g/kg) and E. sinica-P. armeniaca drug-pair group (12 g/kg of E. sinica+6 g/kg of P. armeniaca), with 6 rats in each group. Except for the blank group, the bronchial asthma model was induced by spraying rats in each group with an equal volume mixture of 2% acetylcholine chloride and 0.4% histamine phosphate, once a day, for 7 d. One hour before modeling every time, rats in each group were gavaged with the corresponding drug/normal saline, once a day, for 7 d. After the final administration and provocation of asthma, blood and cerebrospinal fluid collection were performed at different time points. The plasma and cerebrospinal fluid samples were pre-treated (with geranylgeranyl as the internal standard), and the mass concentrations of ephedrine/pseudoephedrine, methyl ephedrine and amygdalin in both samples were determined by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. DAS 2.0 pharmacokinetic software was used to determine the main pharmacokinetic parameters through the non-atrial chamber model and to compare the changes of the pharmacokinetic parameters before and after the combination of the two drugs. RESULTS Compared with E. sinica group, cmax and AUC0-21.33 h (or AUC0-10.67 h) of ephedrine/pseudoephedrine and methyl ephedrine in the plasma and cerebrospinal fluid of rats were significantly reduced in E. sinica-P. armeniaca drug-pair group, while CLZ/F and VZ/F were significantly increased (P<0.05 or P<0.01); tmax of methyl ephedrine in the cerebrospinal fluid was significantly shortened (P< 0.05).Compared with P. armeniaca group, the t1/2 of amygdalin in the plasma of rats in E. sinica-P. armeniaca drug-pair group was significantly shortened, and CLZ/F was significantly increased (P<0.01); the tmax of bitter amygdalin in the cerebrospinal fluid was significantly shortened, and the AUC0-10.67 h, CLZ/F, and VZ/F were significantly increased (P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS The combination of E. sinica and P. armeniaca accelerates the absorption and elimination of ephedra alkaloids, thus reducing the accumulation of ephedra alkaloids in the bronchial asthma model rats.
8.Treatment of the fibular fracture in Degree Ⅱ ankle supination-external rotation injury of the Dias-Tachdjian classification in children
Zhen LIU ; Kan WANG ; Li XU ; Jiazhi GAO ; Wenming LUO ; Xuecheng SUN ; Zhongli ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2024;26(5):421-427
Objective:To investigate the necessity of internal fixation of the fibular fracture in the treatment of degree Ⅱ ankle supination-external rotation injury by the Dias-Tachdjian classification in children.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted to analyze the data of 69 children with ankle fracture (degree Ⅱ ankle supination-external rotation injury by the Dias-Tachdjian classification) who had been treated at Department of Orthopedic Trauma, The People's Hospital of Weifang and Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Tianjin Hospital from January 2015 to October 2021. There were 41 males and 28 females with an age of (10.1±1.4) years, and 37 left and 32 right sides affected. The patients were divided into 2 groups according to whether internal fixation of the fibular fracture was performed. Group A consisted of 21 cases with fibular internal fixation and group B of 48 cases without fibular internal fixation. The preoperative data, operation time and operation expenses were recorded and compared between the 2 groups. At the last follow-up, the anteroposterior and lateral radiographs of bilateral full length lower limbs and ankle joints were taken; the lateral distal tibial angle (LDTA) and the anterior distal tibial angle (ADTA) on the affected side, and the disparity between bilateral ankle tibiotalar angles were measured; ankle function was assessed according to the ankle-hindfoot score of American Association of Foot and Ankle Surgery (AOFAS); the occurrence of premature physeal closure (PPC) was recorded.Results:There was no significant difference in the preoperative general data between the 2 groups, indicating comparability ( P>0.05). All patients were followed up for (19.5±4.1) months. At the last follow-up, the LDTA on the affected side was 89.6° (87.9°, 90.5°) in group A and 88.6°±1.9° in group B; the ADTA on the affected side was 80.9° (79.0°, 81.4°) in group A and 80.0° (78.6°, 81.2°) in group B; the disparity between bilateral ankle tibiotalar angles was 1.1°±0.5° in group A and 1.2°±0.5° in group B; the AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score was (89.5±5.2) points in group A and 89.0 (87.0, 92.0) points in group B. There was no statistically significant difference between the 2 groups in the above items ( P>0.05). The incidence of PPC was, respectively, 14.3% (3/21) and 14.6% (7/48) in groups A and B, showing no statistically significant difference ( P>0.05). Conclusions:In the treatment of degree Ⅱ ankle supination-external rotation injury in children, internal fixation of the fibular fracture has no significant effect on the imaging angles or the function of the ankle joint. After anatomic reduction of the distal tibia, the fibular fracture can be treated without internal fixation to reduce operational trauma, shorten operation time and reduce operation expenses.
9.Honokiol attenuates mitochondrial fission and cell apoptosis by activating Sirt3 in intracerebral hemorrhage
Xuecheng ZHENG ; Junling GAO ; Manman ZHAO ; Lingling HAN ; Dexin ZHANG ; Kaijie WANG ; Jianzhong CUI
Chinese Medical Journal 2023;136(6):719-731
Background::Sirtuin-3 (Sirt3) has been documented to protect against mitochondrial dysfunction and apoptosis. Honokiol (HKL) is a Sirt3 pharmacological activator with reported neuroprotective effects in multiple neurological disorders. The present study aimed to explore the neuroprotective effects of HKL and the role of Sirt3 following intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).Methods::An in vivo ICH model in rats was established by injecting autologous blood into the right basal ganglia. PC12 cells were stimulated with hemin. For the in vivo investigation, the modified Neurological Severity Scores and the Morris water maze test were performed to assess neurological deficits. Hematoxylin-Eosin and Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick-end labeling staining were employed to evaluate the histopathology and apoptosis. Immunohistochemical staining was used to investigate the expression of Sirt3. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) levels were quantified to assess mitochondrial dysfunction. Cell counting kit-8, lactate dehydrogenase assay, and flow cytometry were used to analyze cell vitality and apoptosis in vitro. Immunofluorescence staining was performed to observe mitochondrial morphology and dynamin-related protein 1 (Drp1) localization to mitochondria. Western blot was applied to quantify the expression of Sirt3, Bax, Bcl-2, cleaved-caspase-3, Drp1, phosphorylation of Drp1 at serine-616, and phosphorylation of Drp1 at serine-637 in vivo and in vitro.Results::HKL treatment alleviated neurological deficits, attenuated the histopathological damage and cell apoptosis, and restored the decreased ATP levels in ICH rats. HKL improved cell survival rate, reduced cell apoptosis, and inhibited mitochondrial fission in PC12 cells. Moreover, both in vivo and in vitro models showed increased phosphorylation of Drp1 at Ser616, and reduced phosphorylation of Drp1 at Ser637. Meanwhile, immunofluorescence co-localization analysis revealed that hemin increased the overlap of Drp1 and mitochondria in PC12 cells. The phosphorylation and mitochondrial translocation of Drp1 were effectively reversed by HKL treatment. Importantly, the selective Sirt3 inhibitor 3-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl) pyridine suppressed these effects. Conclusion::Our findings demonstrated that HKL ameliorated ICH-induced apoptosis and mitochondrial fission by Sirt3, suggesting that HKL has immense prospects for the treatment of ICH.
10.The present situation of clinical application management and assessment of medical technology in China
Xia LIN ; Fei BAI ; Lanting LYU ; Dun JIN ; Yongjun TENG ; Xuecheng GAO
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2020;36(2):99-102
New " management measures and regulations for medical technology clinical use and research" was officially implemented on November 1, 2018. Under the background of the adjustment of the national medical technology clinical application management system, the authors collected and analyzed the research on the clinical application management and evaluation of medical technology from 30 tertiary public hospitals in 8 provinces, as well as other data, summarized the current status and problems, attempted to provide reference for the optimization and system construction of medical technology management and evaluation system in China.

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