1.The short-term effects of Conbercept intravitreal injection on matrix metalloproteinase-2 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-2 expression in the aqueous humor of eyes with proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Wei ZHANG ; Kai ZHU ; Wen JIA ; Rui ZHANG ; Xuran LI ; Yonghao GU
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2025;41(1):7-14
Objective:To observe and analyze the short-term effects of intravitreal injection of Conbercept (IVC) on the expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and MMP inhibitor-2 (TIMP-2) in the aqueous humor of eyes with proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR).Methods:A prospective clinical study. From March 2024 to June 2024, 30 consecutive patients with 30 eyes with PDR (PDR group) undergoing IVC combined with pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) at Department of Ophthalmology of The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology were included in the study, along with 20 patients with 20 eyes undergoing cataract surgery (control group) during the same period. In the PDR group, IVC treatment was performed 3 to 7 days before PPV, and 0.05-0.10 ml aqueous humor was collected before IVC and before PPV. In the control group, 0.05-0.10 ml aqueous humor was collected before cataract surgery. The levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), MMP-2, and TIMP-2 in the aqueous humor were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. For normally distributed data, independent samples t-test were used for comparison between two groups; for non-normally distributed data, the Mann-Whitney U test was used. The correlation analysis of VEGF, MMP-2, TIMP-2 concentrations in aqueous humor of PDR patients was performed using Pearson's correlation coefficient. Results:There were no statistically significant differences in age ( Z=-1.810) and gender composition ( χ2=3.450) between the PDR group and the control group ( P>0.05). Before IVC, VEGF and MMP-2 expression levels were (0.23±0.10), (2.11±1.32) ng/ml and (0.12±0.03), (0.53±0.26) ng/ml in patients' aqueous fluid in PDR group and control group, respectively. The expression level of TIMP-2 and the ratio of MMP-2/TIMP-2 were (0.99±0.26), (1.76±0.11) ng/ml and 2.04 (1.19, 2.98), 0.36 (0.15, 0.39), respectively. Compared with the control group, the expression levels of VEGF and MMP-2 in aqueous humor in PDR group ( t=-5.030, -5.260) and the ratio of MMP-2/TIMP-2 ( Z=-5.740) were significantly increased, with statistical significance ( P<0.01). The expression level of TIMP-2 was significantly lower than that of control group, the difference was statistically significant ( t=12.120, P<0.01). After IVC, the expression levels of VEGF and MMP-2 in aqueous humor of PDR patients were (0.13±0.03) and (2.11±1.32) ng/ml, respectively. The expression level of TIMP-2 and the ratio of MMP-2/TIMP-2 were (0.95±0.28) ng/ml and 1.57 (1.02, 3.13), respectively. Compared with before IVC, the expression level of VEGF in aqueous humor in PDR group after IVC was significantly decreased, and the difference was statistically significant ( t=6.080, P<0.01). The expression levels of MMP-2 ( t=1.220), TIMP-2 ( t=0.290) and the ratio of MMP-2/TIMP-2 ( Z=-0.260) were not significantly different ( P=0.270, 0.780, 0.800). After IVC, there was no significant difference in VEGF expression level between PDR group and control group ( t=-1.200, P=0.240). The expression level of MMP-2 was still significantly increased ( t=-5.880), the expression level of TIMP-2 was still significantly decreased ( t=11.520), and the ratio of MMP-2/TIMP-2 was still significantly increased ( Z=-5.780), with statistical significance ( P<0.01). Correlation analysis showed that VEGF was positively correlated with MMP-2 in aqueous humor of PDR patients before IVC ( r=0.590, P<0.01). Conclusions:IVC can effectively reduce the level of VEGF in the aqueous humor of eyes with PDR in the short term, but it has no significant effect on the levels of MMP-2 and TIMP-2.
2.Dual syndrome differentiation and treatment for migraine based on the Ying-Wei theory
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;48(6):861-868
This study explores a dual syndrome differentiation and treatment system for migraine,based on the Ying-Wei theory in traditional Chinese medicine,proposing a systematic framework encompassing"three-dimensional physiological mechanisms,three-pronged pathological manifestations,and three-stage therapeutic interventions."Physiologically,the Ying-Wei system maintains internal homeostasis through the coordinated regulation of circadian rhythms,spatial distribution patterns,and functional state modulation.Pathologically,dysregulation within this system manifests in three principal forms:deficiency,stagnation,and dynamic imbalance.Deficiency syndrome results from spleen-stomach insufficiency,leading to inadequate nourishment of Ying-Wei.Stagnation syndrome stems from Sanjiao dysfunction,resulting in meridian obstruction by phlegm,blood stasis,and toxic turbidity.Dynamic imbalance reflects Ying-Wei,ultimately causing yin-yang inversion.In terms of pathogenesis evolution and treatment strategies,Ying-Wei dynamic imbalance induces yin-yang inversion and convergence of internal-external pathogenic factors during acute attacks.These episodes are addressed through therapeutic method that dredges the collaterals and eliminate pathogens,aiming to unblock stagnation,harmonize yingfen and weifen,and restore internal Ying-Wei balance.During the remission phase,latent pathogens rooted in Ying-Wei dysfunction interact with visceral deficiencies.Management during this phase focuses on regulating visceral and eliminating latent pathogens to strengthen the foundation,thereby reconstructing the functional dynamics of qi transformation.Innovatively integrating the temporal rhythm regulation of Ying-Wei,the paradigm synthesizes"unblocking-regulating-consolidating"therapeutic phases to achieve yin-yang equilibrium.This dual syndrome differentiation and treatment system can couple the multidimensional pathological networks of the acute and remission phases of migraine,providing new ideas for the integrated treatment of migraine with traditional Chinese and Western medicine.
3.Analysis of factors affecting poor incision healing after breast cancer surgery
Xuran ZHU ; Bolin ZHANG ; Yanqi YANG ; NUERBANNU·TABUSIBIEKE ; Guoan SHAO ; Shu CHEN
Journal of Clinical Surgery 2025;33(7):722-726
Objective To analyze the influencing factors of poor incision healing in postoperative patients with breast cancer.Methods The clinical data of 150 patients with breast cancer diagnosed by the Department of Nail Milk surgery of the Fifth affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University from January 2016 to December 2023 were retrospectively analyzed.According to the postoperative wound healing,the patients were divided into two groups:good healing group(n=94)and poor healing group(n=56).The general data,operation-related data and clinicopathological characteristics of the two groups were collected for univariate analysis,and the single-factor indexes with statistical significance were analyzed by multivariate Logistic analysis to screen the risk factors of poor incision healing after operation.The statistically significant indexes of regression analysis were analyzed by receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve to further explore its predictive value in poor incision healing after breast cancer operation.Results The data of the two groups were compared and analyzed.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that BMI,diabetes,age,axillary lymph node dissection and hemoglobin were independent risk factors for poor incision healing(P<0.05).ROC curve analysis of independent risk factors showed that when the age was more than 57.5,the area under the curve(AUC)was 0.635,the sensitivity was 55.4%,the specificity was 68.1%,and the critical value was 57.5.When BMI>24.9 kg/m2,the area under the curve(AUC)was 0.735,the sensitivity was 87.5%,the specificity was 61.7%,and the critical value was 24.9(P<0.001).When hemoglobin<101.5 g/L,the area under the curve(AUC)was 0.829,the sensitivity was 57.1%,the specificity was 94.7%,and the critical value was 101.5 g/L(P<0.001).Conclusion BMI,diabetes,hemoglobin,age and axillary lymph node dissection are independent risk factors for poor wound healing after breast cancer operation.When BMI>24.9 kg/m2,age>57.5 years old and hemoglobin<101.5 g/L,it can predict the occurrence of poor incision healing in patients with breast cancer.
4.Dual syndrome differentiation and treatment for migraine based on the Ying-Wei theory
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;48(6):861-868
This study explores a dual syndrome differentiation and treatment system for migraine,based on the Ying-Wei theory in traditional Chinese medicine,proposing a systematic framework encompassing"three-dimensional physiological mechanisms,three-pronged pathological manifestations,and three-stage therapeutic interventions."Physiologically,the Ying-Wei system maintains internal homeostasis through the coordinated regulation of circadian rhythms,spatial distribution patterns,and functional state modulation.Pathologically,dysregulation within this system manifests in three principal forms:deficiency,stagnation,and dynamic imbalance.Deficiency syndrome results from spleen-stomach insufficiency,leading to inadequate nourishment of Ying-Wei.Stagnation syndrome stems from Sanjiao dysfunction,resulting in meridian obstruction by phlegm,blood stasis,and toxic turbidity.Dynamic imbalance reflects Ying-Wei,ultimately causing yin-yang inversion.In terms of pathogenesis evolution and treatment strategies,Ying-Wei dynamic imbalance induces yin-yang inversion and convergence of internal-external pathogenic factors during acute attacks.These episodes are addressed through therapeutic method that dredges the collaterals and eliminate pathogens,aiming to unblock stagnation,harmonize yingfen and weifen,and restore internal Ying-Wei balance.During the remission phase,latent pathogens rooted in Ying-Wei dysfunction interact with visceral deficiencies.Management during this phase focuses on regulating visceral and eliminating latent pathogens to strengthen the foundation,thereby reconstructing the functional dynamics of qi transformation.Innovatively integrating the temporal rhythm regulation of Ying-Wei,the paradigm synthesizes"unblocking-regulating-consolidating"therapeutic phases to achieve yin-yang equilibrium.This dual syndrome differentiation and treatment system can couple the multidimensional pathological networks of the acute and remission phases of migraine,providing new ideas for the integrated treatment of migraine with traditional Chinese and Western medicine.
5.Analysis of factors affecting poor incision healing after breast cancer surgery
Xuran ZHU ; Bolin ZHANG ; Yanqi YANG ; NUERBANNU·TABUSIBIEKE ; Guoan SHAO ; Shu CHEN
Journal of Clinical Surgery 2025;33(7):722-726
Objective To analyze the influencing factors of poor incision healing in postoperative patients with breast cancer.Methods The clinical data of 150 patients with breast cancer diagnosed by the Department of Nail Milk surgery of the Fifth affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University from January 2016 to December 2023 were retrospectively analyzed.According to the postoperative wound healing,the patients were divided into two groups:good healing group(n=94)and poor healing group(n=56).The general data,operation-related data and clinicopathological characteristics of the two groups were collected for univariate analysis,and the single-factor indexes with statistical significance were analyzed by multivariate Logistic analysis to screen the risk factors of poor incision healing after operation.The statistically significant indexes of regression analysis were analyzed by receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve to further explore its predictive value in poor incision healing after breast cancer operation.Results The data of the two groups were compared and analyzed.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that BMI,diabetes,age,axillary lymph node dissection and hemoglobin were independent risk factors for poor incision healing(P<0.05).ROC curve analysis of independent risk factors showed that when the age was more than 57.5,the area under the curve(AUC)was 0.635,the sensitivity was 55.4%,the specificity was 68.1%,and the critical value was 57.5.When BMI>24.9 kg/m2,the area under the curve(AUC)was 0.735,the sensitivity was 87.5%,the specificity was 61.7%,and the critical value was 24.9(P<0.001).When hemoglobin<101.5 g/L,the area under the curve(AUC)was 0.829,the sensitivity was 57.1%,the specificity was 94.7%,and the critical value was 101.5 g/L(P<0.001).Conclusion BMI,diabetes,hemoglobin,age and axillary lymph node dissection are independent risk factors for poor wound healing after breast cancer operation.When BMI>24.9 kg/m2,age>57.5 years old and hemoglobin<101.5 g/L,it can predict the occurrence of poor incision healing in patients with breast cancer.
6.The short-term effects of Conbercept intravitreal injection on matrix metalloproteinase-2 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-2 expression in the aqueous humor of eyes with proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Wei ZHANG ; Kai ZHU ; Wen JIA ; Rui ZHANG ; Xuran LI ; Yonghao GU
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2025;41(1):7-14
Objective:To observe and analyze the short-term effects of intravitreal injection of Conbercept (IVC) on the expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and MMP inhibitor-2 (TIMP-2) in the aqueous humor of eyes with proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR).Methods:A prospective clinical study. From March 2024 to June 2024, 30 consecutive patients with 30 eyes with PDR (PDR group) undergoing IVC combined with pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) at Department of Ophthalmology of The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology were included in the study, along with 20 patients with 20 eyes undergoing cataract surgery (control group) during the same period. In the PDR group, IVC treatment was performed 3 to 7 days before PPV, and 0.05-0.10 ml aqueous humor was collected before IVC and before PPV. In the control group, 0.05-0.10 ml aqueous humor was collected before cataract surgery. The levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), MMP-2, and TIMP-2 in the aqueous humor were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. For normally distributed data, independent samples t-test were used for comparison between two groups; for non-normally distributed data, the Mann-Whitney U test was used. The correlation analysis of VEGF, MMP-2, TIMP-2 concentrations in aqueous humor of PDR patients was performed using Pearson's correlation coefficient. Results:There were no statistically significant differences in age ( Z=-1.810) and gender composition ( χ2=3.450) between the PDR group and the control group ( P>0.05). Before IVC, VEGF and MMP-2 expression levels were (0.23±0.10), (2.11±1.32) ng/ml and (0.12±0.03), (0.53±0.26) ng/ml in patients' aqueous fluid in PDR group and control group, respectively. The expression level of TIMP-2 and the ratio of MMP-2/TIMP-2 were (0.99±0.26), (1.76±0.11) ng/ml and 2.04 (1.19, 2.98), 0.36 (0.15, 0.39), respectively. Compared with the control group, the expression levels of VEGF and MMP-2 in aqueous humor in PDR group ( t=-5.030, -5.260) and the ratio of MMP-2/TIMP-2 ( Z=-5.740) were significantly increased, with statistical significance ( P<0.01). The expression level of TIMP-2 was significantly lower than that of control group, the difference was statistically significant ( t=12.120, P<0.01). After IVC, the expression levels of VEGF and MMP-2 in aqueous humor of PDR patients were (0.13±0.03) and (2.11±1.32) ng/ml, respectively. The expression level of TIMP-2 and the ratio of MMP-2/TIMP-2 were (0.95±0.28) ng/ml and 1.57 (1.02, 3.13), respectively. Compared with before IVC, the expression level of VEGF in aqueous humor in PDR group after IVC was significantly decreased, and the difference was statistically significant ( t=6.080, P<0.01). The expression levels of MMP-2 ( t=1.220), TIMP-2 ( t=0.290) and the ratio of MMP-2/TIMP-2 ( Z=-0.260) were not significantly different ( P=0.270, 0.780, 0.800). After IVC, there was no significant difference in VEGF expression level between PDR group and control group ( t=-1.200, P=0.240). The expression level of MMP-2 was still significantly increased ( t=-5.880), the expression level of TIMP-2 was still significantly decreased ( t=11.520), and the ratio of MMP-2/TIMP-2 was still significantly increased ( Z=-5.780), with statistical significance ( P<0.01). Correlation analysis showed that VEGF was positively correlated with MMP-2 in aqueous humor of PDR patients before IVC ( r=0.590, P<0.01). Conclusions:IVC can effectively reduce the level of VEGF in the aqueous humor of eyes with PDR in the short term, but it has no significant effect on the levels of MMP-2 and TIMP-2.
7.Analysis of individual monitoring results of occupational external exposure in a steel enterprise in Baotou city from 2018 to 2022
Jing WANG ; Shuchao SUN ; Xuran REN ; Xiaogang LU ; Jie ZHANG ; Shiyu PANG ; Rong JIN
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2024;44(8):675-680
Objective:To study the levels of individual dose of radiation workers in a steel enterprise in Baotou City from 2018 to 2022, and analyze the main factors affecting the annual dose, and provide basic data for revising relevant standards.Methods:According to the requirements of occupational external exposure personal monitoring standards (GBZ 128-2019), the personal dose monitoring of workers working in a steel enterprise in Baotou City from 2018 to 2022 was carried out, three months for a period, continuous monitoring 4 periods, and the results were analyzed.Results:A total of 1 360 workers from 10 employers within the enterprise were surveyed. The annual doses were in the range of 0.500 - 0.844 mSv, with an average annual individual dose of 0.676 mSv. Especially, the average annual individulal effective dose to workers for safety management and inspection was 0.986 mSv, hiher than 0.698 mSv to rolling workers, pump operators, and continuous casters ( Z = 56.89, P < 0.001). Additionally, female worders working with the radiation generators had a higher average annual individual effective dose of 0.821 mSv, than 0.691 mSv to the male workers who were exposed to sealed sources possibly in many cases as needed, with a statistically significant difference ( Z =-5.53, P < 0.001). Conclusions:The average annual individual effective dose to radiation workers in an iron and steel enterprise in Baotou City meets the requirements of the relevent national standard. The annual dose of women and some workers is relatively high, so the management of radiation workers should be strengthened and the radiation protection measures in the workplace should be improved.
8.Effect of Hood's technique on urinary continence after single-port robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
Hua LIU ; Guoling ZHANG ; Boju TAO ; Le MENG ; Xinmu LI ; Yue XUE ; Xuran JI ; Xiangyu ZHU ; Chunyang WANG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2024;45(11):815-820
Objective:To assess the effect of Hood's technique on urinary continence in patients undergoing single-port robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (spRARP).Methods:The clinical data of 53 patients who underwent spRARP performed by a single surgeon in the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University from June 2021 to October 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. There were 25 patients in the spRARP+ Hood group and 28 patients in the spRARP group. There were no statistically significant differences between the spRARP+ Hood group and the spRARP group in terms of patients′ age [(70.28±5.98) years vs. (60.89±6.86) years old], body mass index[(24.64±2.85) kg/m 2 vs. (24.59±3.17) kg/m 2], prostate weight [70.00 (40.69, 102.25) g vs. 73.50 (49.13, 94.50) g], total prostate specific antigen[8.62 (4.56, 15.26) ng/ml vs. 12.68 (6.99, 19.24) ng/ml], Gleason score [8 (7, 8) vs. 8 (7, 8)], age-adjusted Charlson comorbidity index (aCCI) [4 (3, 5) vs. 3 (3, 4)], and clinical stage [T 2a/T 2b/T 2c: 6/10/9 cases vs. 5/7/16 cases ] ( P>0.05). In the SpRARP + Hood group, the detrusor apron, tendon arch, pubic prostatic ligament, and dorsal vascular complex were completely preserved during the operation. In contrast, this was not the case for spRARP.Additionally, the incision size, bleeding volume, intraoperative blood transfusion volume, operation time, gastrointestinal function recovery time, total amount of drainage in the first three postoperative days, retention time of the drainage tube, postoperative hospitalization time, positive incision margins, recovery rate of urinary continence immediately after removal of the urinary catheter, and the recovery rate of urinary continence at 1, 3, and 6 months postoperatively were compared between the two groups. Results:All 53 surgeries were successfully completed. The differences in incision length [4.0 (3.5, 4.0) cm vs. 4.0 (4.0, 4.0) cm], intraoperative bleeding [50 (40, 100) ml vs. 100 (50, 100) ml], and intraoperative transfusion rate [4.0% (1/25) vs. 17.8% (5/28)] were not statistically significant between the spRARP+ Hood group and the spRARP group ( P>0.05), and the difference in operative time [205.0 (167.5, 240.0) min vs. 242.5 (185.0, 300.0) min] was statistically significant( P<0.05).The recovery time of gastrointestinal function in the spRARP+ Hood group vs. the spRARP group [1.0 (1.0, 1.5) d vs. 1.0 (1.0, 2.0) d], total amount of drainage in the first 3 d postoperatively [150.00 (72.50, 261.00) ml vs. 230.00 (115.00, 417.50) ml], duration of drain retention [5.0 ( 4.0, 5.0) d vs. 5.0 (4.0, 6.8) d], postoperative hospital stay [5.0 (4.0, 7.5) d vs. 5.0 (3.3, 7.8) d], and margin positivity rate [4.0% (1/25) vs. 3.6% (1/28)] were not statistically significant ( P>0.05). The postoperative Clavien-Dindo complication classification was grade I in both groups. The differences between the spRARP+ Hood group and the spRARP group in the rates of recovery of urinary continence immediately after the urinary catheter removal [56.0% (14/25) vs. 7.1% (2/28)] and one month after surgery [76.0% (19/25) vs. 28.5% (8/28)] were statistically significant ( P<0.05). The differences in the rates of recovery of urinary continence at 3 months after surgery [80.0% (20/25) vs. 67.8% (19/28)], at 6 months after surgery [88.0% (22/25) vs. 96.4% (27/28)], and biochemical recurrence at 6 months after surgery [4.0% (1/25) vs. 3.6% (1/28)] were not statistically significant ( P>0.05). Conclusions:The outcomes of spRARP+ Hood in the treatment of localized prostate cancer were comparable to those of spRARP. However, spRARP+ Hood has better urinary continence immediately after removal of the urinary catheter and 1 month postoperatively.
9.The application of high resolution vascular wall imaging in the diagnosis and treatment of children's central nervous system vasculitis
Yimin CAO ; Mingfeng ZHANG ; Chengye ZHANG ; Xuran FENG ; Pingyong FENG ; Lixia ZHOU
Journal of Practical Radiology 2024;40(9):1499-1502
Objective To investigate the clinical value of high resolution vascular wall imaging(HRVWI)in the diagnosis and treatment of central nervous system vasculitis(CNSV)in children.Methods A total of 36 children with CNSV underwent HRVWI examination were selected.The HRVWI imaging features,involved vessel types and stenosis degree were analyzed retrospectively and compared with magnetic resonance angiography(MRA).Combined with some patients'follow-up and reviewed imaging after treatment.Results HRVWI showed that all of the 36 children with CNSV had cerebral arteritis,and the affected inflammatory ves-sels showed varying degrees of focal arterial wall thickening and enhancement,mainly uniform thickening and centripetal enhance-ment of the affected arterial wall.Most were mid-enhanced,and the stenosis degree was mostly at level 1(21/36).According to the type of involvement cerebrovascular,there were 26 cases of large-medium vessel type,6 cases of small vessel type and 4 cases of mixed type.Compared with MRA,HRVWI had a higher sensitivity in diagnosing CNSV(P<0.05).13 cases were followed up after treat-ment,and HRVWI showed cerebral vasculitis relief in 8 cases and progression in 5 cases,consistent with changes in clinical symp-toms and laboratory indicators.Conclusion The imaging features of CNSV in children with different causes are different.HRVWI has a high sensitivity in the diagnosis of CNSV in children.HRVWI plays an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of CNSV in children.
10.Research progress of related factors affecting poor response to wet age-related macular degeneration
Haitao PAN ; Ruizhuang LI ; Qiuli ZHANG ; Xuran CHEN
International Eye Science 2024;24(4):567-571
Wet age-related macular degeneration(wARMD)emerges as a primary contributor to irreversible vision impairment in the aging demographic. In clinical practice, anti-vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)therapies exhibit pronounced success in managing wARMD. However, in the actual clinical application, there are significant individual differences in the prognosis of anti-VEGF drug therapy, and some patients show poor response to the treatment, which may be related to the morphological differences of retinal layers in macular area, genetics, systemic conditions and other factors. It will help develop a more rational and individualized treatment plan to judge the prognosis of patients according to their different clinical manifestations in advance, so as to reduce overtreatment and the risk of retinal damage. In recent years, most studies on treatment response mainly focus on fundus morphology, genetics and so on. In this study, the relevant factors affecting adverse response to wARMD were reviewed, aiming to provide with more accurate treatment and prognostic monitoring programs for clinicians.

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