1.Protective effect of Shenfu injection against neonatal hypoxic-ischemic brain injury by inhibiting the ferroptosis
Xiaotong Zhang ; Meng Zhang ; Gang Li ; Yang Hu ; Yajing Xun ; Hui Ding ; Donglin Shen ; Ming Wu
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(1):31-40
Objective :
To observe the brain tissue injury during hypoxia-ischemia, as well as the pathological changes and the expression of ferroptosis-related factors after the use of Shenfu injection(SFI), and to explore the protective effect of SFI on hypoxic-ischemic brain injury(HIBD) by inhibiting ferroptosis.
Methods :
An animal model of HIBD in SD rats was constructed and intervened with SFI. Pathologic changes in brain tissue were observed by HE staining methods. Nissen staining was used to observe neuron survival. Glutathione Peroxidase 4(GPX4) and Divalent Metal Transporter 1(DMT1) expression were detected in brain tissue by Western blot, immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence. Reduced Glutathione(GSH), Lactate Dehydrogenase(LDH), Malondialdehyde(MDA), Superoxide Dismutase(SOD) and tissue iron content were determined with the kits. BV-2 microglial cell line(BV2) cells were culturedin vitroand divided into control group(Ctrl group), oxygen-glucose deprivation group(OGD group), iron ferroptosis-inducing group(Erastin group), iron ferroptosis-inhibiting group(Fer-1 group), Shenfu injection group(SFI group), and Erastin+Shenfu injection group(Erastin+SFI group). 2′,7′-Dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate(DCFH-DA) reactive oxygen species(ROS) fluorescent probe was used to detect the ROS release level; Immunofluorescence was used to observe intracellular GPX4, DMT1 expression.
Results :
Compared with the Sham group, rats in the HIBD group showed significant neuronal cell damage in brain tissue, decreased GPX4 expression(P<0.01), increased DMT1 expression(P<0.01), decreased GSH and SOD levels(P<0.01), and increased LDH, MDA and tissue iron levels(P<0.05,P<0.05,P<0.01). In contrast, after the intervention of SFI, GPX4 expression was elevated(P<0.01), DMT1 expression decreased(P<0.01), GSH and SOD levels were elevated(P<0.01), and LDH, MDA, and tissue iron levels decreased(P<0.05,P<0.05,P<0.01). The cells experiments showed that compared with the Ctrl group, the OGD group had a significantly higher ROS content and a decrease in the expression of GPX4 fluorescence intensity, and an increase in the fluorescence intensity of DMT1(P<0.01), compared with the OGD group, the ROS content was reduced in the SFI group, while the expression of GPX4 was elevated and the expression of DMT1 was reduced(P<0.01).
Conclusion
Hippocampal and cortical regions are severely damaged after HIBD in neonatal rats, and their brain tissues show decreased expression of GPX4 and increased expression of DMT1. The above suggests that ferroptosis is involved in HIBD brain injury in neonatal rats. In contrast, Shenfu injection has a protective effect on HIBD experimental animal model and BV2 cell injury model by reducing iron aggregation and ROS production.
2.Analysis of factors related to voice training compliance.
Caipeng LIU ; Jinshan YANG ; Wenjun CHEN ; Xin ZOU ; Yajing WANG ; Yiqing ZHENG ; Faya LIANG
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2025;39(7):610-623
Objective:To explore the factors influencing adherence to voice therapy among patients with voice disorders in China. Methods:Patients with voice disorders who visited the Voice Therapy Center at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, from February to May 2022 were enrolled in the study. Adherence was assessed using the URICA-Voice scale, while influencing factors were assessed through the Voice Handicap Index(VHI) scale and a general information questionnaire. Correlation analysis was conducted using univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results:A total of 247 patients were included in the study, comprising 57 males(23.08%) and 190 females(76.92%). The results revealed that: ①Female patients demonstrated higher likelihood of being in the contemplation stage(OR=0.22) compared to males. ②Patients with a monthly family income per capita>6 000 yuan were more likely to be in the contemplation stage than those with<3 000 yuan with an OR = 13.94. ③High vocal-demand occupations increased contemplation stage probability(OR=7.70) compared to moderate-demand occupations. ④Residence within 30-minute commute predicted action/maintenance stages(OR=7.14) versus≥60-minute commute. ⑤Patients whose occupations had high voice demands were more likely to be in the action and maintenance stages than those with average voice demands, with an OR of 16.20. Conclusion:Gender, monthly family income per capita, occupational voice demands, and distance to the hospital significantly impact the URICA-Voice compliance stages of patients. Patients who are female, have higher family income, have occupations with high voice demands, and live closer to the hospital exhibit higher compliance with voice training.
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Male
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Female
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Voice Disorders/therapy*
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Patient Compliance
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Voice Training
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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China
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Middle Aged
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Adult
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Voice Quality
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Logistic Models
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3.Establishment of percutaneous coronary intervention nursing registration platform
Chuan GAO ; Yunyi XIE ; Yang CHEN ; Yumeng ZHANG ; Yuyang ZHANG ; Yajing SU ; Wenqing CAI ; Qingyin LI
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(6):666-670
Objective To construct a nursing registry platform for percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)to provide data support for subsequent real-world research on PCI nursing.Methods From April to December 2023,we established a variable list and data dictionary based on literature review and expert discussion,and constructed a web-based PCI nursing registry platform based on registry-related standards.Results A total of 191 variables were screened in this study,and a corresponding data dictionary was developed for each variable according to the variable name,variable code,variable definition,variable type,variable value range,data source and data collection node.Three levels of account privileges has been set up in the platform,which can realize different data management privileges,and the data can be saved only after filling in and reviewing at each level.The platform is also equipped with automatic data checking function,which reduces data filling errors and improves data quality.Conclusion The constructed PCI nursing registration platform has strong scientific and professional characteristics,and can provide data support for subsequent research,and the content and functions of the platform can be further optimized in the future.
4.TRIM25 inhibits Japanese encephalitis virus replication in U251 cells by up-regulation of the IFN-β and degrading the viral capsid protein
Chen CHEN ; Kui XU ; Zhuang ZHU ; Rong HUANG ; Yalan FENG ; Ning TAN ; Yajing HE ; Yue LUO ; Jian YANG ; Lei YUAN
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2025;45(2):99-107
Objective:To investigate the inhibitory effect of tripartite motif-containing 25 (TRIM25) on the replication of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) in cells and its molecular mechanism.Methods:Human glioma cells (U251 cells) and Kunming mice were infected with JEV, and then the cells and brain tissue samples were collected. The transcription levels of six TRIM genes were detected by real-time PCR, and the expression of TRIM25 in cells was detected by Western blot. U251 and A549 cells overexpressed with TRIM25 and U251 cells knocked out with TRIM25 gene were constructed. Cells were infected with JEV, and the replication of JEV was detected by viral plaque assay, real-time PCR and Western blot. The interaction of TRIM25 with viral proteins was investigated by co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP) and indirect immunofluorescence assay. The expression of IFN-β in overexpressed TRIM25 cells was detected by real-time PCR and ELISA.Results:JEV infection promoted the expression of TRIM25 in cells and mouse brain tissues. TRIM25 overexpression restricted JEV replication in U251 and A549 cells, while TRIM25 knockout enhanced JEV replication. TRIM25 overexpression upregulated the level of IFN-β in cells. TRIM25 interacted with JEV capsid protein and promoted the degradation of capsid protein.Conclusion:TRIM25 can inhibit the replication of JEV in cells by upregulating IFN-β and promoting the degradation of JEV C protein.
5.Text Analysis of the Provincial Level No-Accompanied Wards Policy Texts from the Perspective of Policy Tools
Xinlei CHEN ; Yajing CHEN ; Mingli ZHU ; Ting WANG ; Huaqin HE ; Naqin LIU ; Yeqin YANG
Chinese Hospital Management 2025;45(10):35-38
Objective To systematically review and quantify the content and structure of the non-accompanied wards policy texts at the provincial level in China from the perspective of policy tools,providing references and insights for optimizing and implementing future policies.Methods Using the policy analysis tools as framework,it applies content ana lysis to construct a two-dimensional analytical framework with the X-dimension and Y-dimension.A total of 19 policy texts related to non-accompanied ward issued by provincial governments in China from January 2000 to August 2024 were coded and analyzed.Results A total of 141 entries were coded.In the X-dimension,supply-oriented,demand-oriented,and environment-oriented policy tools accounted for 21.28%,19.86%,and 58.86%,respectively,indicating a greater reliance on environmental-oriented policy tools;In the Y-dimension,policies from the"12th Five-Year Plan"(16.31%),"13th Five-Year Plan"(14.89%),and"14th Five-Year Plan"(68.80%)phases were analyzed.The number of policies in the"14th Five-Year Plan"phase was the highest among the three periods.Conclusion The policy framework for non-accompanied wards in China is still in its initial exploration phase and has room for improvement.It is recommended that future policies optimize the use of policy tools,strengthen coordination among them,and support the development of non-accompanied wards.
6.Advances in Radiotherapy for Extensive-stage Small Cell Lung Cancer in the Era of Immunotherapy.
Tingting CHEN ; Yanling YANG ; Haonan HAN ; Dongmin LIU ; Yajing YUAN ; Liming XU
Chinese Journal of Lung Cancer 2025;28(5):353-362
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is the thoracic malignant tumor and accounts for about 15% of lung malignancies and transfer often occurs by the time of diagnosis. Extensive stage-small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) accounts for about 2/3 of all SCLC. For many years, radiotherapy has occupied an important position in the treatment of SCLC, especially in the treatment of ES-SCLC, because SCLC is more sensitive to radiotherapy. However, in recent years, immune checkpoint inhibitor has shown more excellent antitumor activity in the treatment of ES-SCLC and become the mainstream argument for the treatment of ES-SCLC. However, will radiotherapy be buried by the times among the therapeutic approaches for ES-SCLC? In this article, we will review the clinical progress of radiotherapy, immunotherapy and combination therapy for ES-SCLC.
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Neoplasm Staging
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7.Recent advance in mechanism of lactylation modification in central nervous system diseases
Xueqi WANG ; Mei YANG ; Jin TANG ; Yajing FENG ; Feng ZHU
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2025;24(7):746-752
Lactate, the end product of glycolysis within the central nervous system (CNS), functions not only as a crucial neuronal energy source but also as a potent signaling molecule. Recently, lactate-mediated protein lactylation has been recognized as a novel post-translational modification influencing CNS pathophysiology. Lactate-mediated protein lactoylation modification regulates key pathological processes such as neuroinflammation and oxidative stress by modulating the structure and function of histones and non-histones, thereby influencing the occurrence and development of CNS diseases. This article reviews the research progress on mechanism of lactylation modification in CNS diseases, aiming to explore the regulatory potential of lactylation modification in CNS diseases and provide new ideas for the study of CNS diseases.
8.Protective effects of p53/GLUT4 regulation on cardiomyocyte injury induced by high glucose combined with hypoxia/reoxygenation
Aheniyazi ALIYANMU ; Fen LIU ; Haoyan JIANG ; Yunze WANG ; Rong ZHANG ; Yajing QIU ; Runxuan HU ; Yining YANG
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2025;48(2):124-136
Objective:To investigate the protective effects of p53/glucose transporter 4 (GLUT4) regulation on cardiomyocyte injury induced by high glucose combined with hypoxia/reoxygenation.Methods:Human myocardial AC16 cells were treated with 33 mmol/L glucose and a hypoxic chamber to establish an in vitro model of high glucose combined with hypoxia/reoxygenation. Based on the glucose concentration in the medium and hypoxia/reoxygenation conditions, AC16 cells were divided into control group, high glucose group, hypoxia/reoxygenation group and high glucose combined with hypoxia/reoxygenation group. On the basis of high glucose combined with hypoxia/reoxygenation group, cells were transfected with empty vector, p53 small interfering RNA (siRNA), and co-transfected with p53 and GLUT4 siRNA to establish negative control group, sip53 transfection group, and sip53+siGLUT4 transfection group, respectively. Western blotting was used to detect the levels of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α), p53, GLUT4, dynamin-related protein 1 (Drp1), mitofusin 2 (Mfn2), B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), Bcl-2 associated X protein (Bax) and cysteine aspartic acid specific protease-3 (Caspase-3). The levels of reactive oxygen species were detected using the 2′,7′-dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate fluorescent probe. Mitochondria were labeled with the Mito-Tracker Deep Red FM fluorescent probe to assess mitochondrial morphology and their related parameters. Mitochondrial membrance potential was meausred using the JC-1 detection kit. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) content was determined using an ATP assay kit. Glucose uptake ability was evaluated by measuring the fluorescence intensity of 2-[ N-(7-nitrobenz-2-oxa-1,3-diazol-4-yl) amino]-2-deoxy- D-glucose (2-NBDG) using a multifunctional microplate reader. Apoptosis was assessed by TUNEL assay. Results:The relative expression of HIF-1α protein in the high glucose combined with hypoxia/reoxygenation group was 1.189±0.185, higher than that in the control group (0.086±0.071) ( P<0.05). The relative expression of p53 protein in the high glucose combined with hypoxia/reoxygenation group was 1.248±0.194, higher than those in the control group (0.730±0.184), high glucose group (0.932±0.161) and hypoxia/reoxygenation group (1.109±0.151) (all P<0.05). The relative expression of GLUT4 protein in the high glucose combined with hypoxia/reoxygenation group was 0.407±0.140, lower than those in the control group (1.061±0.060) and hypoxia/reoxygenation group (0.781±0.092) (both P<0.05). The fluorescence intensity of reactive oxygen species in the high glucose combined with hypoxia/reoxygenation group was 38.31±1.66, higher than that in the control group (11.59±1.02) ( P<0.05). The number of mitochondria in the high glucose combined with hypoxia/reoxygenation group was (62.00±15.26), lower than those in the control group (136.20±23.55) and high glucose group (96.55±13.72) (both P<0.05). The average mitochondrial area in the high glucose combined with hypoxia/reoxygenation group was (7.02±1.38) μm 2, lower than those in the control group [(13.74±0.67) μm 2], high glucose group [(9.27±1.99) μm 2] and hypoxia/reoxygenation group [(9.64±2.36) μm 2] (all P<0.05). The average perimeter of mitochondria in the high glucose combined with hypoxia/reoxygenation group was (9.10±1.14) μm, lower than those in the control group [(13.35±0.69) μm] and the hypoxia/reoxygenation group [(10.83±1.58) μm] (all P<0.05). The number of mitochondrial branches was 53.73±9.49, lower than those in the control group (147.10±25.99), high glucose group (97.08±13.65) and hypoxia/reoxygenation group (104.80±24.92) (all P<0.05). The average branch length of mitochondria in the high glucose combined with hypoxia/reoxygenation group was (1.45±0.26) μm, lower than that in the control group [(2.29±0.52) μm] ( P<0.05). The red-green fluorescence intensity ratio in the high glucose combined with hypoxia/reoxygenation group was 0.580±0.133, lower than those in the control group (2.379±0.242), high glucose group (1.200±0.112) and hypoxia/reoxygenation group (0.883±0.076) (all P<0.05). The ATP content of the high glucose combined with hypoxia/ reoxygenation group was (0.025±0.003) μmol/10 5 cells, lower than those of the control group [(0.137±0.012) μmol/10 5 cells], high glucose group [(0.078±0.003) μmol/10 5 cells] and hypoxia/reoxygenation group [(0.073±0.010) μmol/10 5 cells] (all P<0.05). The fluorescence intensity of 2-NBDG in the high glucose combined with hypoxia/reoxygenation group was 257 315±7 951, lower than those in the control group (339 597±10 165), high glucose group (317 293±8 876) and hypoxia/reoxygenation group (314 611±12 228) (all P<0.05). The relative expression of Drp1 protein in high glucose combined with hypoxia/reoxygenation group was 1.203±0.090, higher than those in the control group (0.705±0.170), high glucose group (0.910±0.106) and hypoxia/reoxygenation group (1.002±0.112) (all P<0.05). The relative expression of Mfn2 protein in the high glucose combined with hypoxia/reoxygenation group was 0.706±0.285, lower than those in the control group (1.988±0.139), high glucose group (1.305±0.076) and hypoxia/reoxygenation group (1.131±0.236) (all P<0.05). The relative expression levels of Bax/Bcl-2 and Caspase-3 proteins in the high glucose combined with hypoxia/reoxygenation group were 2.318±0.216 and 1.076±0.076, respectively, higher than those in the control group (0.281±0.046 and 0.442±0.084), high glucose group (0.673±0.043 and 0.662±0.159) and hypoxia/reoxygenation group (0.807±0.293 and 0.835±0.058), respectively (all P<0.05). The TUNEL fluorescence intensity of the high glucose combined with hypoxia/reoxygenation group was 70.55±7.22, higher than those of the control group (14.10±5.93), high glucose group (36.59±2.56) and hypoxia/reoxygenation group (39.04±6.016) (all P<0.05). The relative expression levels of p53 protein in the sip53 transfection group and sip53+siGLUT4 transfection group were 0.322±0.147 and 0.391±0.149, respectively, lower than that in the high glucose combined with negative control group (1.002±0.035) (both P<0.05). The relative expression of GLUT4 protein in the sip53 transfection group was 1.871±0.123, higher than that in the negative control group (1.281±0.232) ( P<0.05). The relative expression of GLUT4 protein in the sip53+siGLUT4 transfection group (0.951±0.193) was lower than that in the sip53 transfection group ( P<0.05). The fluorescence intensity of reactive oxygen species in the sip53 transfection group (27.73±0.74) was lower than that in the negative control group (38.83±0.83) ( P<0.05). The fluorescence intensity of reactive oxygen species in the sip53+siGLUT4 transfection group (43.12±5.08) was higher than that in the sip53 transfection group ( P<0.05). The number of mitochondria, the average area of mitochondria, the average perimeter of mitochondria, the number of mitochondrial branches and the average branch length of mitochondria in the sip53 transfection group were (92.27±10.10), (9.25±0.42) μm 2, (10.86±0.58) μm, (83.27±13.57), and (1.81±0.21) μm, respectively. They were higher than (52.36±16.87), (7.44±1.49) μm 2, (9.22±1.11) μm, (52.36±16.87), and (1.22±0.26) μm in the negative control group (all P<0.05). The number of mitochondria, the average area of mitochondria, the average perimeter of mitochondria, the number of mitochondrial branches and the average branch length of mitochondria in the sip53+siGLUT4 transfection group were (53.73±9.49), (6.89±0.61) μm 2, (8.88±0.47) μm, (53.73±9.49), and (1.22±0.17) μm, respectively, lower than those in the sip53 transfection group (all P<0.05). The red-green fluorescence intensity ratio, ATP content, 2-NBDG fluorescence intensity and relative expression of Mfn2 protein in the sip53 transfection group were 1.27±0.23, (0.048±0.021) μmol/10 5 cells, 275 923±10 447 and 2.608±0.581, respectively, higher than those in the negative control group [0.53±0.21, (0.020±0.007) μmol/10 5 cells, 254 875±8 078, and 0.687±0.146, respectively] (all P<0.05). The red-green fluorescence intensity ratio, ATP content, 2-NBDG fluorescence intensity and relative expression of Mfn2 protein in the sip53+siGLUT4 transfection group were 0.40±0.08, (0.011±0.012) μmol/10 5 cells, 199 511±6 855, and 0.649±0.070, respectively, lower than those in the sip53 transfection group (all P<0.05). The relative expression levels of Drp1, Bax/Bcl-2, Caspase-3 proteins and TUNEL fluorescence intensity in the sip53 transfection group were 0.759±0.063, 0.446±0.161, 1.048±0.300, and 48.93±1.48 respectively, lower than those (1.065±0.149, 1.197±0.133, 1.847±0.201, and 67.61±9.99) in the negative control group (all P<0.05). The relative expression levels of Drp1, Bax/Bcl-2, Caspase-3 proteins and TUNEL fluorescence intensity in the sip53+siGLUT4 transfection group were 0.958±0.166, 2.660±0.135, 1.587±0.220, and 63.39±12.84, respectively, higher than those in the sip53 transfection group (all P<0.05). Conclusions:Under the condition of high glucose combined with hypoxia/reoxygenation, p53 induces cardiomyocyte injury by down-regulating GLUT4. Inhibition of p53 can increase the expression of GLUT4, thereby reducing cardiomyocyte injury induced by high glucose combined with hypoxia/reoxygenation.
9.Expression and significance of heat shock protein 70,apoptosis-associated speck-like protein and vitamin D in children with febrile seizures
Meng XIE ; Yajing ZHANG ; Jing SHI ; Yingwei YANG
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2025;29(12):77-81
Objective To investigate the expression and significance of heat shock protein 70(HSP70),apoptosis-associated speck-like protein(ASC),and vitamin D in children with febrile seizures(FS).Methods A total of 200 children with FS admitted to our hospital from June 2022 to December 2023 were selected as FS group,including 158 cases of simple FS and 42 cases of complex FS.Another 200 febrile children without FS were selected as fever group,and 50 healthy children were selected as control group.The differences in HSP70,ASC mRNA,and vitamin D expression a-mong the three groups were compared.The differences in HSP70,ASC mRNA,and vitamin D ex-pression at different time points in children with different types of FS were compared.The influencing factors and predictive value of complex FS were analyzed.Results At admission,the expression lev-els of HSP70 and ASC mRNA gradually decreased,while the vitamin D levels gradually increased in the FS group,fever group,and control group,with statistically significant between-group differences(P<0.01).One hour after admission,the levels of HSP70 and ASC mRNA in both the complex FS group and the simple FS group were lower than those at admission(P<0.01).The levels of HSP70 and ASC mRNA in the complex FS group at admission and 1 hour after admission were higher than those in the simple FS group,while the vitamin D level was lower(P<0.01).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that elevated HSP70 and ASC mRNA levels at admission were independ-ent risk factors for complex FS(P<0.001),while elevated vitamin D level was an independent protective factor for complex FS(P<0.001).The area under the curve(AUC)for HSP70,ASC mRNA,and vitamin D in assessing complex FS were 0.785(95%CI,0.721 to 0.840),0.766(95%CI,0.701 to 0.823),and0.760(95%CI,0.695 to 0.817),respectively.The combined AUC of HSP70,ASC mRNA,and vitamin D for assessing complex FS was 0.915,with a sensitivity of 90.48%and a specificity of 81.65%.The AUC of combined assessment of complex FS by vari-ous factors was greater than that of HSP70,ASC mRNA,and vitamin D alone(Z=2.743,2.749,3.086,P=0.006,0.006,0.002).Conclusion The levels of HSP70 and ASC mRNA are elevat-ed,while the vitamin D level is reduced in children with complex and simple FS.The combined as-sessment of HSP70,ASC mRNA,and vitamin D at admission has high value in assessing complex FS.
10.Impact of body habitus and gender on radiation dose in low-dose chest CT with spectral purification technology
Xinnan SHEN ; Xinyou LI ; Gang PENG ; Chengxin WAN ; Yajing YANG ; Zhiwei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2025;59(7):784-790
Objective:To investigate the effects of body habitus and gender on radiation dose assessment methodologies in low-dose chest CT, with particular emphasis on clarifying discrepancies among various dose quantification approaches and their associations with patient characteristics.Methods:Imaging data from 19 371 patients who underwent low-dose chest CT at the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University between January 2021 and January 2024 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were categorized into eight groups based on water-equivalent diameter (WED) and gender: Group A (150 mm≤WED<210 mm; 71 males, 1 032 females), Group B (210 mm≤WED<260 mm; 4 525 males, 8 005 females), Group C (260 mm≤WED<300 mm; 4 234 males, 1 105 females), and Group D (WED≥300 mm; 357 males, 42 females). WED, size-specific dose estimate (SSDE), and organ dose-based effective dose(ED Radimetrics)were calculated using Radimetrics software. Scanner-reported dose metrics, including volume CT dose index (CTDIvol), dose-length product (DLP), and DLP-derived effective dose(ED DLP), were recorded. The ratios of SSDE/CTDIvol and ED Radimetrics/ED DLP were used to quantify discrepancies between dose evaluation methods. The Kruskal-Wallis test was employed to analyze dose metric differences across WED groups within the same gender, while the Wilcoxon rank-sum test compared gender-based differences within each WED group. Results:All dose metrics significantly increased with WED for both genders (all P<0.05). Within the same WED group, ED Radimetrics was significantly higher in females ( P<0.05), whereas ED DLP was higher in males ( P<0.05). The SSDE/CTDIvol ratio decreased with increasing WED, declining from 1.74 in Group A to 1.16 in Group D for females and from 1.68 to 1.12 for males. The ED Radimetrics/ED DLP ratio exhibited a decreasing trend with WED in females (1.82 to 1.30) but showed an initial increase in males (1.29 in Group A to 1.31 in Group B) before decreasing to 0.94 in Group D (all intergroup P<0.05). SSDE/CTDIvol and ED Radimetrics/ED DLP ratios of females were consistently higher than that of males within each WED group (all P<0.05). Conclusions:Patient body habitus and gender significantly influence radiation dose distribution in low-dose chest CT. Larger body habitus is associated with higher radiation doses, while females receive greater ED Radimetrics than males within comparable body habitus. Traditional dose metrics (CTDIvol and ED DLP) were underestimated for patients with small body sizes and female individuals.


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