1.Effect of Preoperative Frailty on Prognosis of Pancreatic Cancer Patients after Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Hui CHEN ; Guifen FAN ; Dongni XU ; Yanan LU
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2025;46(3):512-518
ObjectiveTo investigate the impact of preoperative frailty on the prognosis of patients with pancreatic cancer who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy. MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 435 pancreatic cancer patients who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University. Preoperative frailty was assessed using the FRAIL questionnaire. Binary logistics regression analysis was employed to identify factors influencing frailty, and Cox regression analysis was used to evaluate the effect of frailty on survival. According to the demographic characteristics, subgroup analyses were performed on the effect of frailty on prognosis of patients with pancreatic cancer with pancreaticoduodenectomy. ResultsAmong the 435 patients enrolled, 119 (27.4%) exhibited frailty, while 316 (72.6%) did not. Significant differences were observed between the two groups in various clinical parameters, including age, body mass index, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score, postoperative red blood cell transfusion, postoperative abdominal abscess, serum levels of glycoantigens 199, glycoantigens 125, and alpha fetoprotein, leukocyte count, neutrophil, high density lipoprotein (HDL) level, and pain intensity (P<0.05). Advanced age and an ASA score of Ⅲ were identified as risk factors for frailty, whereas HDL level was a protective factor. Non-frail patients had better postoperative survival times than frail patients. HDL was determined to be an independent protective factor for prognosis, while LDL was an independent risk factor. ConclusionsThis study demonstrates that preoperative frailty is a significant predictor of poor prognosis in pancreatic cancer patients who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy.These findings suggest that preoperative frailty assessment and targeted interventions to improve nutritional and metabolic status could potentially enhance postoperative survival and quality of life in pancreatic cancer patients.
2.Association between 24 h activity behaviors and physical health among primary school students in Tianjin
TANG Yi, LU Donglei, TONG Li, TENG Jianqiang, ZHAO Yanan, CAO Liquan
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(12):1713-1717
Objective:
To analyze the association of 24 h activity behaviors and physical health of primary school students, so as to provide a reference for promoting the physical health of children and adolescents.
Methods:
From May to June, 2023, by stratified random sampling method, 583 primary school students aged 7-12 were selected from Tianjin for physical health examination. ActiGraph GT3X+ was used to measure their 24 h activity behaviors for 7 d, and their mental health and 24 h activity behaviors were analyzed by gender and grade. LASSO regression was applied for assessing the impact of 24 h activity on their health.
Results:
The compliance rate of seated forward bending (93.12%) were higher in boys than girls (91.86%), and the differences were statistically significant ( χ 2=4.53, P <0.05). Sleep time ( β =0.06), light intensity physical activity (LPA) time ( β =0.11), and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) time ( β =0.14) were positively correlated with physical fitness, whereas sedentary behavior (SB) time ( β =-0.08) were negatively correlated with physical fitness, and MVPA time had a positive effect on physical health of children and adolescents, followed by LPA time; while sleep time also had a positive effect , and SB time had a negative effect ( P <0.05).
Conclusions
Primary school students are generally faced with low physical activity level and high SB time, and MVPA and LPA have a significant impact on physical health. Therefore, it is crucial to develop personalized and differentiated physical activity promotion policies and interventions for primary school students with different classmates and gender.
3.Application Situation on PI3Kδ Inhibitors in B-cell Lymphoma
Fanli ZHENG ; Yanan ZHENG ; Lili HUANG ; Chenjun SHEN ; Jun LU ; Jiajia YING ; Siyue LOU
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2024;41(6):847-858
PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway plays a crucial role in cell proliferation, survival, differentiation, motility and intracellular transport. PI3Kδ, an isoform of PI3K, is highly expressed in B lymphocytes and is involved in the malignant progression of B-cell lymphoma. Thus, PI3Kδ has emerged as an attractive target for the development of anti-B-cell lymphoma drugs. Currently, there are several PI3Kδ inhibitors approved by the FDA for the treatment of B-cell lymphoma, each with its own characteristics, but also with varying degrees of adverse effects in clinical practice. Due to the complexity and diversity of the pathogenesis of B-cell lymphoma, single-target PI3Kδ inhibitors often have limited efficacy and are prone to drug resistance, and need to be combined with chemotherapy or other targeted drugs to enhance their efficacy. The future trend is to design novel inhibitors with higher efficacy and lower toxicity or to develop novel combination regimens with other chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and target drugs to acquire better anti-tumor effects with reduced adverse effects. This review summarizes the PI3Kδ inhibitors that have been approved for the treatment of B-cell lymphoma or are still in clinical trials, mainly focusing on their characteristics, adverse effects and combination regimens.
4.Research progress on the mechanism of annexin A family members in breast cancer
Lu NAN ; Menjie GUO ; Yanan GAO ; Hongyan JIA
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2024;44(3):393-397
The annexins(ANX)family is widely present in the cell membrane,cytoplasm or extracellular matrix.As key tumor regulatory molecules,annexins A(ANX A)family can promote or inhibit invasion and metastasis of breast cancer cells by influencing cell membrane and cytoskeleton formation and participating in signaling pathways.ANX A family also plays a role in the apoptosis of breast cancer cells by regulation of pro-apoptotic proteins and cell cycle independent kinases(CDKs)and related pathways.In addition,ANX A family can also promote therapeutic resistance to a large number of drugs.For instance,ANX A1 enhances triple-negative breast cancer resistance by in-ducing epithelial-mesenchymal transformation.ANX A4 induces resistance by forming ANX A4-Fhit complexes and secretion of exosomes containing ANX A6 promotes paclitaxel resistance in breast cancer cells in a YAP1-dependent manner.So ANX A family may be a new target for breast cancer treatment.
5.Construction of nursing quality evaluation index system for pediatric orthopedics
Nan WANG ; Wei JIN ; Yanzhen HU ; Jie HUANG ; Dan ZHAO ; Juan XING ; Changhong LI ; Yanan HU ; Yi LIU ; Xuemei LU ; Zheng YANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(9):655-664
Objective:To construct a representative index system for evaluating pediatric orthopedic nursing quality, providing a basis for hospital pediatric orthopedic nursing quality assessment and monitoring.Methods:From April to July 2023, using the "structure-process-outcome" three-dimensional quality structure model as the theoretical framework, a literature review was conducted, and an item pool was formulated. Through two rounds of Delphi method expert consultations, the hierarchical analysis method was finally employed to determine the indicators and their weights at each level.Results:The effective recovery rates of the questionnaire of the two rounds of expert consultations were 100% (20/20), the authority coefficients of experts were 0.87 and 0.88, the coefficients of variation were 0.00 to 0.27 and 0.00 to 0.24. The Kendell harmony coefficients of the second and third indicators in the two rounds of inquiry were 0.140, 0.166 and 0.192, 0.161(all P<0.05). The final pediatric orthopedic nursing quality evaluation index system included 3 primary indicators, 21 secondary indicators and 83 tertiary indicators. Among the primary indicators, the weight of process quality was the highest at 0.493 4, followed by outcome quality at 0.310 8, and the lowest was structural quality at 0.195 8. In the secondary indicators, "assessment criteria of limb blood circulation" had the highest weight at 0.099 8. Conclusions:The constructed pediatric orthopedic nursing quality evaluation index system covers key aspects and is more operationally feasible. It provides better guidance for nursing interventions and quality control.
6.Effects of evodiamine on inflammation and apoptosis of airway epithelial cells in asthma model rats and its mechanism
Jun LEI ; Lijun LU ; Lingyan LUO ; Song QIAO ; Yanan TONG ; Yang ZHENG ; Lei YAO
China Pharmacy 2024;35(11):1351-1356
OBJECTIVE To explore the effects and potential mechanism of evodiamine on inflammatory response and apoptosis of epithelial cells in asthma model rats. METHODS SD rats were separated into control group, model group, evodiamine low-dose group (10 mg/kg), evodiamine high-dose group (20 mg/kg), dexamethasone group (positive control, 0.5 mg/kg), epidermal growth factor (EGF) group [mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) activator, 10 μg], evodiamine high-dose+EGF group (20 mg/kg evodiamine+10 μg EGF), with 10 rats in each group. Except for the control group, the other groups were sensitized by 3-point injection of 10% ovalbumin(OVA)-aluminium hydroxide mixture and stimulated by inhalation of 2%OVA nebulized liquid to establish an asthma model. The count of inflammatory cells (macrophages and lymphocytes) in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) was detected in each group; pathological changes of lung tissue in rats were observed; the apoptosis of airway epithelial cells, the levels of serum inflammatory factors [tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-6 (IL-6) and IL-4], the expressions of pathway-related proteins p38 MAPK, phosphorylated p38 MAPK (p-p38 MAPK), signal transduction and transcription activating factor 1 (STAT1)] and apoptosis-related proteins [B cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) and Bcl-2 associated X protein (Bax)] were all detected in lung tissue. RESULTS Compared with the control group, bronchial mucosal edema, thickening of alveolar septa and extensive infiltration of inflammatory cells were observed in the lung tissue of rats in the model group; the number of inflammatory cells, apoptosis rate of airway epithelial cells, the levels of inflammatory factors, p-38 MAPK/p-38 MAPK, and the protein expressions of Bax and STAT1 were increased significantly; the expressions of Bcl-2 protein and Bcl-2/Bax were reduced significantly (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the pathological changes in lung tissues were alleviated to varying degrees in evodiamine low-dose and high-dose groups, and dexamethasone groups, and the above indicators were significantly reversed. However, the change trends of corresponding indicators in the EGF group were opposite to the above (P<0.05). EGF could significantly attenuate the effect of high-dose evodiamine on inflammatory response in asthmatic rats (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Evodiamine can relieve inflammatory reactions and inhibit the apoptosis of airway epithelial cells in asthmatic rats, the mechanism of which may be associated with inhibiting p38 MAPK/STAT1 signaling pathway.
7.Effects of evodiamine on inflammation and apoptosis of airway epithelial cells in asthma model rats and its mechanism
Jun LEI ; Lijun LU ; Lingyan LUO ; Song QIAO ; Yanan TONG ; Yang ZHENG ; Lei YAO
China Pharmacy 2024;35(11):1351-1356
OBJECTIVE To explore the effects and potential mechanism of evodiamine on inflammatory response and apoptosis of epithelial cells in asthma model rats. METHODS SD rats were separated into control group, model group, evodiamine low-dose group (10 mg/kg), evodiamine high-dose group (20 mg/kg), dexamethasone group (positive control, 0.5 mg/kg), epidermal growth factor (EGF) group [mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) activator, 10 μg], evodiamine high-dose+EGF group (20 mg/kg evodiamine+10 μg EGF), with 10 rats in each group. Except for the control group, the other groups were sensitized by 3-point injection of 10% ovalbumin(OVA)-aluminium hydroxide mixture and stimulated by inhalation of 2%OVA nebulized liquid to establish an asthma model. The count of inflammatory cells (macrophages and lymphocytes) in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) was detected in each group; pathological changes of lung tissue in rats were observed; the apoptosis of airway epithelial cells, the levels of serum inflammatory factors [tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-6 (IL-6) and IL-4], the expressions of pathway-related proteins p38 MAPK, phosphorylated p38 MAPK (p-p38 MAPK), signal transduction and transcription activating factor 1 (STAT1)] and apoptosis-related proteins [B cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) and Bcl-2 associated X protein (Bax)] were all detected in lung tissue. RESULTS Compared with the control group, bronchial mucosal edema, thickening of alveolar septa and extensive infiltration of inflammatory cells were observed in the lung tissue of rats in the model group; the number of inflammatory cells, apoptosis rate of airway epithelial cells, the levels of inflammatory factors, p-38 MAPK/p-38 MAPK, and the protein expressions of Bax and STAT1 were increased significantly; the expressions of Bcl-2 protein and Bcl-2/Bax were reduced significantly (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the pathological changes in lung tissues were alleviated to varying degrees in evodiamine low-dose and high-dose groups, and dexamethasone groups, and the above indicators were significantly reversed. However, the change trends of corresponding indicators in the EGF group were opposite to the above (P<0.05). EGF could significantly attenuate the effect of high-dose evodiamine on inflammatory response in asthmatic rats (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Evodiamine can relieve inflammatory reactions and inhibit the apoptosis of airway epithelial cells in asthmatic rats, the mechanism of which may be associated with inhibiting p38 MAPK/STAT1 signaling pathway.
8.Investigation and analysis of adult skeletal fluorosis caused by drinking tea-type endemic fluorosis in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province in 2021
Guanglan PU ; Mingjun WANG ; Yanan LI ; Xin ZHOU ; Peizhen YANG ; Ping CHEN ; Qing LU ; Xun CHEN ; Hongting SHEN ; Jing MA ; Jinmei ZHANG ; Cuiling LA ; Qiang ZHANG ; Xianya MENG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2024;43(3):207-211
Objective:To investigate the prevalence of adult skeletal fluorosis caused by drinking tea-type endemic fluorosis in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture (hereinafter referred to as Yushu Prefecture), Qinghai Province, and provide scientific basis for prevention and control of the disease.Methods:In August 2021, one village was selected as a survey site in six counties (cities) in Yushu Prefecture, including Nangqian, Chindu, Yushu, Zadoi, Qumarlêb, and Zhiduo. Drinking water samples and 10 brick tea samples were collected from each village to determine the fluoride content in water and brick tea; at least 100 permanent residents aged ≥ 25, who had a habit of drinking brick tea and had lived in the local area for more than 5 years, were selected for X-ray imaging to examine the prevalence of adult skeletal fluorosis.Results:A total of 75 samples of residential drinking water were collected, with a fluoride content of (0.21 ± 0.05) mg/L, ranging from 0.11 to 0.34 mg/L; 60 samples of brick tea, with a fluoride content of (626.70 ± 157.27) mg/kg, ranging from 324.00 to 2 102.00 mg/kg. A total of 1 136 adults were examined, and 318 cases of skeletal fluorosis were diagnosed, with a detection rate of 27.99%. Among them, the detection rates of mild, moderate, and severe skeletal fluorosis were 20.95% (238/1 136), 6.07% (69/1 136), and 0.97% (11/1 136), respectively, with mild symptoms being the main. The detection rates of skeletal fluorosis in males and females were 29.09% (121/416) and 27.36% (197/720), respectively, with no statistically significant difference between the gender (χ 2 = 0.39, P = 0.533). Comparison of the skeletal fluorosis in different gender, the differences were statistically significant (χ 2 = 22.31, P < 0.001). The detection rates of skeletal fluorosis in the age groups of 25 - 35, 36 - 45, 46 - 55, 56 - 65, 66 - 75, and ≥76 years old were 6.86% (7/102), 22.37% (51/228), 24.02% (92/383), 37.44% (73/195), 43.48% (70/161), and 37.31% (25/67), respectively. The differences between the groups were statistically significant (χ 2 = 59.84, P < 0.001). Moreover, there was a statistically significant difference in the composition of skeletal fluorosis among different age groups ( H = 37.66, P < 0.001). The Spearman correlation analysis results showed that the severity of adult skeletal fluorosis was positively correlated with age ( r = 0.34, P < 0.001). Conclusions:There is a certain degree of prevalence of adult skeletal fluorosis in Yushu Prefecture. And as age increases, the condition of skeletal fluorosis becomes more severe.
9.Advances in thoracic consolidation radiotherapy after first-line immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy for extensive stage small cell lung cancer
Wen ZHAO ; Lu WANG ; Zhaoliang XIE ; Yanan SONG ; Xue MENG ; Jisheng LI
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2024;46(6):526-535
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) accounts for about 13%~17% of primary bronchial lung cancer. Due to its rapid growth rate, aggressive behavior, early metastasis and poor prognosis, about 70% of patients were diagnosed with extensive-stage (ES) disease. Although most ES-SCLC patients are sensitive to initial chemotherapy, local recurrence and distant metastasis develop in the short term. Immunotherapy has brought the dawn to overcome it. At present, immune checkpoint inhibitor combined with chemotherapy has become an important strategy as first-line therapy for ES-SCLC. Nevertheless, patients are still at a high risk of chest lesion recurrence after initial systemic therapy. Whether the addition of thoracic consolidation radiotherapy (TRT) can reduce chest lesion recurrence rate remains to be determined. In this review, we summarized the latest research progress in the mode of first-line chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy followed by TRT in ES-SCLC, aiming to provide reference for clinical practice.
10.Advances in thoracic consolidation radiotherapy after first-line immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy for extensive stage small cell lung cancer
Wen ZHAO ; Lu WANG ; Zhaoliang XIE ; Yanan SONG ; Xue MENG ; Jisheng LI
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2024;46(6):526-535
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) accounts for about 13%~17% of primary bronchial lung cancer. Due to its rapid growth rate, aggressive behavior, early metastasis and poor prognosis, about 70% of patients were diagnosed with extensive-stage (ES) disease. Although most ES-SCLC patients are sensitive to initial chemotherapy, local recurrence and distant metastasis develop in the short term. Immunotherapy has brought the dawn to overcome it. At present, immune checkpoint inhibitor combined with chemotherapy has become an important strategy as first-line therapy for ES-SCLC. Nevertheless, patients are still at a high risk of chest lesion recurrence after initial systemic therapy. Whether the addition of thoracic consolidation radiotherapy (TRT) can reduce chest lesion recurrence rate remains to be determined. In this review, we summarized the latest research progress in the mode of first-line chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy followed by TRT in ES-SCLC, aiming to provide reference for clinical practice.


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