1.Clinicopathological characteristics and immune microenvironment analysis of hepatoid adenocarcinoma of the stomach: a study of 65 cases
QIAN Yuping ; ZHANG Zhengwei ; LIU Yanfang
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2026;33(1):77-83
[摘 要] 目的:探讨胃肝样腺癌(HAS)的临床病理特征与免疫微环境异质性,筛选预后标志物,阐释其高侵袭性与疗效差的机制,为精准诊疗策略提供理论依据。方法: 回顾性收集2013年1月至2025年5月期间海军军医大学第一附属医院与第二附属医院收治的65例HAS患者的临床信息及病理资料。采用免疫组织化学技术检测HAS肝样分化标志物、神经内分泌标志物等分子表达情况,通过Kaplan-Meier生存分析法明确与预后相关的靶点。利用多色免疫荧光技术鉴定肿瘤区域内免疫细胞亚群分布情况,以阐明其免疫微环境特征。结果:65例患者中,男性54例(83.1%),女性11例(16.9%),中位年龄68岁。肿瘤好发于贲门(40%),其次为胃窦(32.3%)和胃体(27.7%)。中位随访时间23.18个月,15例患者死亡,46例生存,4例失访。HAS的胃镜及手术标本大体观呈灰白色实性质硬肿物,镜下可见中低分化胃腺癌与肝细胞癌(HCC)样分化区交错分布。表达神经内分泌相关分子的HAS患者呈现出更多的淋巴结转移数量及更短的总生存期。免疫微环境解析显示,HAS总体缺乏免疫细胞浸润,呈现“冷肿瘤”特征;免疫细胞主要聚集于胃癌腺体周围区域,而在HCC样分化区域罕见淋巴细胞浸润。结论:HAS侵袭性强,根治性手术是主要治疗手段;神经内分泌转化提示不良预后,是个体化治疗的关键标志;免疫细胞浸润缺乏,可能是其免疫治疗响应不佳的原因。
2.Protective effect and mechanism of chikusetsu saponin Ⅳa on the kidney in diabetic nephropathy rats
Yongli WANG ; Hai CHEN ; Xiaofang TIAN ; Xuechun WANG ; Liying YUAN ; Dan LIU ; Zhongfa LI ; Yanfang MENG ; Xiuyong YANG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(7):908-913
OBJECTIVE To study the protective effect and potential mechanism of chikusetsu saponin Ⅳ a (chsⅣ) on renal function in diabetic nephropathy (DN) model rats. METHODS DN rat model was established by high-fat diet combined with streptozotocin injection. Thirty-six model rats were randomly divided into model group (i.g. administration of normal saline, high-fat diet), chsⅣ low-dose and high-dose groups (i.g. administration of 90, 180 mg/kg chsⅣ, high-fat diet), with 12 rats in each group. Additionally, 10 normal rats were set as the control group (i.g. administration of normal saline, regular diet). From the 5th to the 12th week after streptozotocin injection, they were given intragastric administration of relevant drug or normal saline, once a day. After the last medication, the levels of fasting blood glucose, fasting insulin, blood urea nitrogen, serum creatinine and urine protein as well as the levels of reduced glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA) in renal tissues were measured. Additionally, the insulin resistance index was calculated. Hematoxylin-eosin, periodic acid-Schiff, and Masson staining techniques were employed to examine the histopathological alterations in the renal tissue. The expressions of Notch signaling pathway-related proteins in renal tissue were detected by immunohistochemical staining and Western blot methods. RESULTS Compared with model group, the histomorphological of renal tissues in the chsⅣ low- and high-dose groups were significantly improved, with significant decreases in renal histological scores, mesangial expansion index, and glomerulosclerosis scores ( P <0.05); the levels of fasting blood glucose, fasting insulin, blood urea nitrogen, serum creatinine, urine protein and homeostasis model assessment for insulin resistance, as well as MDA content, the expression levels of Notch1, Notch intracellular domain, hairy and enhancer of Split 1 and Delta-like protein 1 in renal tissue were all significantly decreased ( P <0.05). The levels of GSH and SOD in renal tissue were significantly elevated ( P <0.05). Moreover, the improvement in these indicators was significantly more pronounced in the chsⅣ high-dose group compared to the chsⅣ low-dose group ( P <0.05). CONCLUSIONS ChsⅣ can ameliorate renal pathological damage and functional impairment in DN rats. Its underlying mechanisms include restoration of glucose homeostasis and insulin sensitivity, attenuation of renal oxidative stress, and suppression of aberrant Notch signaling pathway activation.
3.Effect of Jianpi Huazhuo Tiaozhi Granule(健脾化浊调脂颗粒)on Perivascular Adipose Tissue Browning and PI3K/AKT Pathway in the Aorta of Atherosclerosis Model Mice
Zhuhua WANG ; Yanfang WANG ; Mingshu ZHONG ; Shupeng CHEN ; Yishun YUAN ; Shan HUANG ; Yanwei LIU ; Zhongyong LIU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(11):1200-1210
ObjectiveTo explore the possible mechanism of Jianpi Huazhuo Tiaozhi Granule (健脾化浊调脂颗粒, JHTG) in treating atherosclerosis (AS) based on the regulation of perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT) browning via the phosphoinositide 3-kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/AKT) signaling pathway. MethodsFifteen SPF male C57BL/6J mice served as control group, while 76 ApoE-/- mice were first fed a high-fat diet for 16 weeks to establish AS model. After successful modeling, they were randomly divided into model group (n=16), as well as the browning group, the low-, medium- and high-dose JHTG group, with 15 mice in each group. The browning group was intraperitoneally injected with β3-adrenergic receptor agonist CL 316243 at 1 mg/(kg·d) once daily. The low-, medium- and high-dose JHTG groups were treated with 4.3 g/(kg·d), 8.6 g/(kg·d), and 17.2 g/(kg·d) of JHTG by gavage, respectively, while the control group and the model group were given normal saline at 10 ml/(kg·d) by intragastric administration, once daily. All groups received continuous intervention for 4 weeks. The aorta was collected to assess the plaque ratio by gross oil red O staining. HE staining was used to measure the plaque area in cross-sections. Masson staining was employed to detect the proportion of collagen fibers in plaque. Transmission electron microscopy was used to observe the quantity and morphological changes of mitochondria and lipid droplets in adipocytes. The levels of serum triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) were detected, as well as tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) and interleukin 6 (IL-6) levels in the PVAT and aorta. The protein levels of adiponectin and leptin in PVAT, and protein expression levels of phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K), phosphorylated phosphoinositide 3-kinase (p-PI3K), protein kinase B (AKT), phosphorylated protein kinase B (p-AKT), uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1), peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ coactivator 1α (PGC-1α), and PR domain containing 16 (PRDM16) were measured. The mRNA expression levels of UCP1, PGC-1α and PRDM16 in PVAT were detected. ResultsCompared to the control group, the model group showed increased serum TG, TC, and LDL-C levels and decreased HDL-C level, elevated TNF-α and IL-6 levels in PVAT and aorta, decreased average fluorescence intensity of adiponectin, increased average fluorescence intensity of leptin, reduced p-PI3K/PI3K and p-AKT/AKT values as well as protein levels and mRNA expression levels of UCP1, PGC-1α and PRDM16 (P<0.01). The pathological results showed that no significant plaque formation was observed in the aortas of mice in the control group. In the model group, multiple plaques were observed in the aortas, with large numbers of foam cells, cholesterol crystals, and inflammatory cell aggregation in the plaques. Compared to the model group, the browning group and the high-dose JHTG group significantly improved the above indicators and aortic pathological changes (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Three JHTG groups showed a dose-dependent effect in reducing LDL-C level and plaque ratio by gross oil red O staining, elevating the average fluorescence intensity of adiponectin, the p-AKT/AKT value, the protein level of PGC-1α, and the mRNA expression levels of UCP1 and PRDM16 (P<0.05). The high-dose JHTG group and the browning group showed similar efficacy in improving the pathology of the aorta. ConclusionJHTG may promote PVAT browning in AS model mice through the PI3K/AKT pathway, improve the endocrine function of PVAT, inhibit aortic inflammation, and thereby ameliorate the formation of AS plaques.
4.Kappa angle on visual quality after regional refractive MIOL implantation in high myopic patients complicated with cataract
Hongdan ZHAO ; Yanan LIU ; Yanfang LI ; Yue DONG
International Eye Science 2026;26(8):1348-1353
AIM: To explore the effect of Kappa angle on changes in visual quality and stereoscopic acuity after regional refractive multifocal intraocular lens(MIOL)implantation in patients with high myopia complicated by cataract.METHODS:A retrospective analysis was conducted on data from patients with normal Kappa angle and high myopia complicated by cataract treated at the hospital from January 2024 to January 2025. Patients were divided into two groups based on the median preoperative Kappa angle(0.182 mm): Group A(0
5.Identification of active ingredients and possible mechanisms of Yijing Decoction in treating diabetic retinopathy based on liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry and network pharmacology
Limei LUO ; Ting HUANG ; Yanfang CHENG ; Yuhe MA ; Lin XIE ; Jianzhong HE ; Guanghui LIU ; Yongzheng ZHENG
International Eye Science 2025;25(8):1219-1226
AIM: To identify the primary active components and underlying mechanisms of Yijing Decoction(YJD)in treating early diabetic retinopathy(DR)based on liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry and network pharmacology.METHODS: Active components of YJD were characterized through LC-MS. Components with optimal ADME(absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion)properties were selected as key bioactive candidates. Network pharmacology approaches were employed to predict YJD-DR therapeutic targets. Protein-protein interaction(PPI)networks, gene ontology(GO)enrichment analysis, and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)pathway analysis were subsequently conducted to predict core targets and networks. Critical targets and pathways were experimentally validated through Western blot.RESULTS: Ten core therapeutic targets were identified, including TNF, Alb, EGFR, STAT3, PTGS2, ESR1, PPAR, MMP9, TLR4, and MAPK. YJD was related to cancer-related signaling, fluid shear stress and atherosclerosis, and neurodegenerative diseases, encompassing key biological processes such as inflammatory response regulation, programmed cell death activation, and enhanced cell migration. Furthermore, Western blot analysis confirmed that YJD significantly inhibited high glucose-induced phosphorylation of STAT3(P-STAT3/STAT3)and ERK(P-ERK/ERK)in rat retinal microvascular endothelial cells.CONCLUSION: This study revealed YJD's pharmacodynamical basis and its multi-component, multi-target, and multi-paths pharmacology. YJD exerts therapeutic effects on DR by coordinately regulating critical signaling pathways and alleviating intraocular inflammation, thus preserving retinal vascular endothelial cells, maintaining blood-retinal barrier integrity, and facilitating retinal neurovascular repair.
6.Prospective Study on Tooth Loss and Risk of Esophageal Cancer Among Residents of A Natural Village in Wenfeng District, Anyang City, Henan Province
Jingjing WANG ; Ruihua XU ; Yanfang ZHANG ; Xueke ZHAO ; Qiang ZHANG ; Xin SONG ; Mengxia WEI ; Junfang GUO ; Xuena HAN ; Yaru FU ; Bei LI ; Junqing LIU ; Lingling LEI ; Min LIU ; Qide BAO ; Lidong WANG
Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2025;52(7):548-553
Objective To investigate the relationship between tooth loss and the occurrence of esophageal cancer in a natural village in Wenfeng District, Anyang City, Henan Province. Methods A prospective cohort study was conducted to observe the occurrence of tooth loss and esophageal cancer among the asymptomatic residents of the natural village for 16 years from January 2008 to July 2024. Data were analyzed by chi-square test, binary logistic regression, and restricted cubic spline. Results Among the total population of 711 cases, 136 cases were lost to follow-up and 575 cases were included in the final statistics, including 45 cases with esophageal cancer. Significant statistical difference was found between esophageal cancer patients with and without tooth loss (P<0.05). Logistic regression analysis showed that tooth loss was associated with the occurrence of esophageal cancer (OR=3.977, 95%CI: 1.543-10.255). After the adjustment for confounders, tooth loss
7.Prospective Study of Disease Occurrence Spectrum in Asymptomatic Residents in Areas with High Incidence of Esophageal Cancer: 16-year Observation of 711 Cases in Natural Population
Qide BAO ; Fangzhou DAI ; Xueke ZHAO ; Jingjing WANG ; Xin SONG ; Zongmin FAN ; Yanfang ZHANG ; Zhuo YANG ; Junfang GUO ; Kan ZHONG ; Qiang ZHANG ; Junqing LIU ; Min LIU ; Lidong WANG
Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2025;52(8):656-660
Objective To understand the disease spectrum of a natural village in an area with high incidence of esophageal cancer to provide a reference for precise prevention and control. Methods From 2008 to 2024, 711 asymptomatic people over the age of 35 years in a natural village with high incidence of esophageal cancer in China were surveyed, and 171 of them were subjected to gastroscopy, biopsy, and pathological examination. All participants were followed up for a long time, and their disease history was recorded. Results A total of 16 years of follow-up were performed, and 703 people were effectively followed up. In 2008, 171 people underwent gastroscopy, and 160 people had biopsy and pathological results in endoscopic screening. By 2024, 76 people had been diagnosed with malignant tumors of 12 different types, and among these people, 45 had esophageal cancer. Conclusion Esophageal cancer remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality from malignant tumors in this region. Biopsy and pathological examination should be strengthened during gastroscopy, and follow-ups and regular check-ups should be given high importance to reduce the incidence and mortality rates of esophageal cancer.
8.Consensus on low-altitude transport and delivery services for emergency medicines via drones (2025 edition)
Qinshui WU ; Yanfang CHEN ; Tao LIU ; Xiaoyan LI ; Yumin LIANG ; Xin LI ; Zhong LI ; Rong LI ; Xiaoman WANG ; Shuyao ZHANG ; Huishu TIAN
China Pharmacy 2025;36(18):2221-2225
OBJECTIVE To promote the application of drones in emergency rescue and related fields, expand “low-altitude+ medical” rescue services, and advance the standardization of “low-altitude+medical” distribution services. METHODS The Consensus on Low-altitude Transport and Delivery Services for Emergency Medicines via Drones (2025 Edition) (hereinafter referred to as the Consensus) was jointly initiated by the Division of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, Chinese Pharmacological Society and the Expert Committee on Precision Medication of the Guangdong Pharmaceutical Association. Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital served as the leading unit, organizing 53 multidisciplinary experts nationwide to participate in drafting and reviewing. A nominal group technique was employed to discuss and finalize the consensus outline, resulting in a preliminary draft. Delphi method was employed, and 11 external review experts were invited to conduct the evaluation. After the experts’ opinions were analyzed and integrated, the Consensus was finalized. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS The finalized Consensus includes its purpose, principles, and applicable scenarios, basic requirements, and operational procedures for low-altitude transport and delivery of emergency medications; distribution requirements and precautions for controlled substances, fragile medications, and temperature-sensitive medications; and recommendations for emergency medications supplies suitable for the low-altitude transportation and distribution. The release of this Consensus is expected to provide guidance and support for the standardization of “low-altitude+medical” distribution services and the application of low-altitude economy in the healthcare sector.
9.Ethical considerations and coping strategies for growth hormone therapy in children with short stature
Yahong LIU ; Fei WANG ; Lijuan ZHANG ; Hongxiao ZHANG ; Yanfang ZHU
Chinese Medical Ethics 2025;38(10):1246-1251
Height, as one of the crucial indicators for assessing children’s growth and development, has consistently been a global focus. With economic development and improvements in social living standards, the clinical management needs for children with short stature have been increasingly growing. While growth hormone brings hope to children with short stature, it also triggers ethical challenges such as medical standardization, expansion of indications, equitable accessibility, and informed consent. To avoid the ethical issues related to the use of pediatric growth hormone, multidimensional and comprehensive clinical management should be implemented for children with short stature, including strictly adhering to medical standards and ethical guidelines, enhancing public awareness, and promoting the standardized development of recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) therapy and ethics.
10.Cellular FLICE-like inhibitory protein inhibits oxidative stress through activating the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway to alleviate myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats
Gang ZHOU ; Yunzhao LI ; Hui WU ; Di LIU ; Dong ZHANG ; Qingzhuo YANG ; Yanfang LIU ; Yi LI
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025;34(1):40-46
Objective:To investigate the role and mechanisms of cellular FLICE-like inhibitory protein (cFLIP) in mediating oxidative stress induced by myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (MI/RI) in rats.Methods:Forty-eight male Sprague-Dawley rats with body weight of 180-200 g, were randomly divided into 4 groups ( n=12 per group) using a random number table: sham operation group (sham group), ischemia-reperfusion group (I/R group), virus control group (I/R+Ad-NC group), and cFLIPL-overexpressing group (I/R+Ad-cFLIPL group). A myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (MI/RI) model was established by ligating the left anterior descending coronary artery for 30 min followed by 3 h of reperfusion. The left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and left ventricular fractional shortening (LVFS) in rats were evaluated via echocardiography, and a biochemical analyzer was used to measure the serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and creatine kinase isoenzyme (CK-MB) levels to evaluate the extent of myocardial injury. The 2,3,5- triphenyl tetrazolium chloride (TTC) staining method was used to detect the infarct area of the rat myocardium, and hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining was performed to observe the morphology of the rat myocardial tissue. Commercial kits were used to measure the levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-px), and malondialdehyde (MDA). Dihydroethidium (DHE) staining was used to assess the number of reactive oxygen species (ROS)-positive cells in the myocardial tissue. Western blot analysis was performed to evaluate the protein expression of cFLIPL, Nrf2, and HO-1. Results:During MI/RI, compared with the sham group, the protein expression of cFLIPL was significantly decreased in the I/R group, and compared with the I/R+Ad-NC group, the protein expression of cFLIPL was significantly increased in the I/R+Ad-cFLIPL group (both P<0.05). Compared with sham group, the level of LDH, CK-MB, MDA, ROS-positive cell count, and myocardial infarct size were significantly increased, whereas the LVEF, LVFS, SOD, and GSH-px were significantly decreased in I/R group (all P<0.05). Compared to the I/R+Ad-NC group, the level of LDH, CK-MB, MDA, ROS-positive cell count, and myocardial infarct area were significantly decreased, whereas the LVEF, LVFS, SOD, and GSH-px were significantly increased in I/R+Ad-cFLIPL group (all P<0.05). Western blot revealed that compared with the sham group, the protein expression of Nrf2 and HO-1 in I/R group were significantly increased, and compared with the I/R+Ad-NC group, the protein expression of Nrf2 and HO-1 in the I/R + Ad-cFLIPL group were significantly increased (all P<0.05). Conclusion:Overexpression of cFLIPL can alleviate myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (MI/RI) in rats by activating the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway to inhibit oxidative stress.

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