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.Effect and mechanism of collagen combined with microneedles in treatment of skin photoaging
Fengyi TAN ; Jiamin XIE ; Zhenfeng PAN ; Xinxu ZHANG ; Zetai ZHENG ; Zhiying ZENG ; Yanfang ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2026;30(2):451-458
BACKGROUND:Collagen combined with microneedling therapy has gradually become an important means of improving skin photoaging.OBJECTIVE:To summarize and explore the main mechanism and clinical application status of collagen combined with microneedle therapy.METHODS:PubMed,China National Knowledge Infrastructure,and ScienceDirect databases were searched for Chinese and English literature published before August 2024.Chinese and English search terms were"ultraviolet radiation,photoaging,collagen,microneedling,clinical applications."Finally,74 articles were included for summary.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Collagen treats skin photoaging through mechanisms such as inhibiting matrix metalloproteinase expression,retaining skin moisture,and reducing melanin formation.Microneedles can better promote the penetration of collagen into deep layers of the skin,breaking down the skin's barrier and increasing the absorption rate.Collagen combined with microneedles has various beneficial effects for treating skin photoaging,such as whitening,anti-wrinkle,improving skin elasticity,shrinking pores,and repairing skin barriers.It also has the advantages of easy operation,significant effects,and high safety.Currently,the research on collagen combined with microneedling therapy is still in its early stages,and achieving clinical application may become a key research direction in the future.The clinical application of collagen combined with microneedles for the treatment of photoaging still faces many challenges,such as exploring the optimal mechanical structure and materials of microneedles,selecting appropriate microneedle types,and insufficient clinical evidence that collagen combined with microneedles can further delay the treatment of skin photoaging.
3.Effect and mechanism of collagen combined with microneedles in treatment of skin photoaging
Fengyi TAN ; Jiamin XIE ; Zhenfeng PAN ; Xinxu ZHANG ; Zetai ZHENG ; Zhiying ZENG ; Yanfang ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2026;30(2):451-458
BACKGROUND:Collagen combined with microneedling therapy has gradually become an important means of improving skin photoaging.OBJECTIVE:To summarize and explore the main mechanism and clinical application status of collagen combined with microneedle therapy.METHODS:PubMed,China National Knowledge Infrastructure,and ScienceDirect databases were searched for Chinese and English literature published before August 2024.Chinese and English search terms were"ultraviolet radiation,photoaging,collagen,microneedling,clinical applications."Finally,74 articles were included for summary.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Collagen treats skin photoaging through mechanisms such as inhibiting matrix metalloproteinase expression,retaining skin moisture,and reducing melanin formation.Microneedles can better promote the penetration of collagen into deep layers of the skin,breaking down the skin's barrier and increasing the absorption rate.Collagen combined with microneedles has various beneficial effects for treating skin photoaging,such as whitening,anti-wrinkle,improving skin elasticity,shrinking pores,and repairing skin barriers.It also has the advantages of easy operation,significant effects,and high safety.Currently,the research on collagen combined with microneedling therapy is still in its early stages,and achieving clinical application may become a key research direction in the future.The clinical application of collagen combined with microneedles for the treatment of photoaging still faces many challenges,such as exploring the optimal mechanical structure and materials of microneedles,selecting appropriate microneedle types,and insufficient clinical evidence that collagen combined with microneedles can further delay the treatment of skin photoaging.
4.Allergen positivity rate and influencing factors of children with allergic rhinitis in Shanxi Region
Shuoying ZHANG ; Qinxue WANG ; Yanfang LI
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(4):129-133
Objective To explore the distribution characteristics of allergen positivity rates and related influencing factors among children with allergic rhinitis in Shanxi Province, and to provide a scientific basis for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of allergic rhinitis in children in this area. Methods A total of 1 376 pediatric patients from Shanxi Province, who visited the Department of Otolaryngology of Shanxi Children's Hospital and underwent serum-specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) testing between March 2024 and March 2025, were selected. The positive rates of common allergens were analyzed, and the sensitization differences of allergens among different age cohorts were compared. The risk factors influencing the occurrence of allergic rhinitis in children were explored. Results The test results showed that 1,258 cases were positive for inhalant allergens, with a positive rate of 91.42%, while 855 cases tested positive for ingested allergens, with a positive rate of 62.14%. The top four inhalant allergens with the highest positive rates were Artemisia (38.01%), short ragweed (33.94%), willow/beech/oak/walnut (23.26%), and cat dander (18.82%). The top four ingested allergens with the highest positive rates were milk (24.56%), egg white (22.89%), peanut/soybean (22.60%), and cashew/pistachio/hazelnut/almond/walnut (18.60%). Among the inhalant allergens in children aged ≤ 16 years old, household dust mites had the highest sensitivity, followed by dust mites. Chicken protein and pistachios/cashews/almonds/hazelnuts/walnuts were more common among food allergens in children aged ≤ 5 years old, while milk and egg white were more common among food allergens in children aged 6-16 years old. The results of the multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that urban residence (OR=1.260, 95%CI: 1.009-1.574), a meat-based diet (OR=1.525, 95%CI: 1.218-1.908), presence of smoking/passive smoking (OR=2.033, 95%CI: 1.625-2.543), history of asthma (OR=4.122, 95%CI: 2.655-6.400), history of allergies (OR=2.016, 95%CI: 1.568-2.592), comorbid adenoid hypertrophy (OR=2.248, 95%CI: 1.529-3.304), and parental allergic rhinitis (OR=1.723, 95%CI: 1.298-2.289) were risk factors for allergic rhinitis in children. Conclusion The allergen spectrum of allergic rhinitis in children in Shanxi region is predominantly inhalant. Mugwort, short ragweed, willow/beech/oak/walnut, and cat dander are the main inhalant allergens, while milk, egg white, peanut/soybean, and cashew/pistachio/hazelnut/almond/walnut are the primary ingested allergens. The allergen positivity rate exhibits characteristic changes with age. Factors such as residing in urban areas, a meat-based diet, and a history of asthma are influential factors in the prevalence of allergic rhinitis among children in the Shanxi region.
5.Mechanisms of Babaodan in Attenuating Acetaminophen-induced Acute Liver Injury via Metabolic Reprogramming and Inflammatory Pathways
Ying ZHANG ; Yuchang AN ; Xiang ZHU ; Mei ZHONG ; Yanfang ZHENG ; Mingqing HUANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(20):122-130
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects and potential mechanisms of Babaodan (BBD) against acetaminophen (APAP)-induced acute liver injury (ALI) based on transcriptomics. MethodsA total of 36 male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into 6 groups (n=6 per group): normal group, model group, N-acetylcysteine group (NAC, 120 mg·kg-1), and BBD low-, medium-, and high-dose groups (BBD-L, BBD-M, BBD-H groups, 75, 150, 300 mg·kg-1, respectively). Except for the normal group, all other groups were subjected to APAP-induced ALI. The serum levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) were measured in each group. Hepatic levels or activities of malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) were detected using commercial kits. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was performed to evaluate the degree of liver histopathological damage. Transcriptomic analysis was employed to screen differentially expressed genes (DEGs), and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis was performed to identify differential pathways involved in BBD intervention against ALI. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) and Western blot were applied to validate the expression of differential genes and related pathway proteins. Additionally, glucose (GLU) consumption, as well as lactate (LD) and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) content were assessed across all mouse groups. ResultsPharmacodynamic evaluation showed that, compared with the normal group, the model group exhibited significantly elevated serum levels of ALT, AST, TC, TG, and LDL-C (P<0.01), significantly increased MDA level (P<0.01), and significantly decreased GSH-Px level (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, BBD intervention at different doses significantly reduced the serum levels of ALT, AST, TC, TG, and LDL-C (P<0.05, P<0.01), increased GSH-Px level (P<0.05, P<0.01), significantly decreased MDA level (P<0.01), and ameliorated hepatic histopathological injury. Liver transcriptomic analysis revealed that, following high-dose BBD intervention, the core genes were mainly enriched in pathways related to inflammatory responses and energy metabolic reprogramming, including the interleukin-17 (IL-17) signaling pathway, the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt) signaling pathway, fructose and mannose metabolism, and glycolysis. Real-time PCR validation demonstrated that, compared with the normal group, the mRNA expression levels of glycolysis-related genes [hexokinase 1 (HK1), hexokinase 2 (HK2), 6-phosphofructo-2-kinase/fructose-2,6-bisphosphatase 3 (PFKFB3), 6-phosphofructo-2-kinase/fructose-2,6-bisphosphatase 4 (PFKFB4), pyruvate kinase M (PKM), and lactate dehydrogenase A (LDHA)], as well as inflammatory cytokines [tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and interleukin-1β (IL-1β)] were significantly upregulated in the model group (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the BBD-H group showed significantly decreased mRNA expression of HK1, HK2, PFKFB3, PFKFB4, PKM, LDHA, TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β (P<0.05, P<0.01). Western blot results indicated that, compared with the normal group, the model group had significantly increased expression of glycolysis-related proteins [glucose transporter 1 (GLUT1), HK1, PFKFB3, and PKM], inflammatory proteins [interleukin-18 (IL-18), TNF-α, and IL-1β], and phosphorylated (p)-PI3K and p-Akt proteins (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the BBD-H group exhibited significantly decreased expression of GLUT1, HK1, PFKFB3, PKM, IL-18, TNF-α, IL-1β, p-PI3K, and p-Akt (P<0.05, P<0.01). Metabolic indicator measurements showed that, compared with the model group, the BBD-H group showed significantly reduced GLU consumption, LD and ATP content (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionBBD may alleviate APAP-induced ALI through dual regulation of metabolic reprogramming and inflammatory responses, potentially via inhibition of the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway.
6.Mechanisms of Babaodan in Attenuating Acetaminophen-induced Acute Liver Injury via Metabolic Reprogramming and Inflammatory Pathways
Ying ZHANG ; Yuchang AN ; Xiang ZHU ; Mei ZHONG ; Yanfang ZHENG ; Mingqing HUANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(20):122-130
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects and potential mechanisms of Babaodan (BBD) against acetaminophen (APAP)-induced acute liver injury (ALI) based on transcriptomics. MethodsA total of 36 male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into 6 groups (n=6 per group): normal group, model group, N-acetylcysteine group (NAC, 120 mg·kg-1), and BBD low-, medium-, and high-dose groups (BBD-L, BBD-M, BBD-H groups, 75, 150, 300 mg·kg-1, respectively). Except for the normal group, all other groups were subjected to APAP-induced ALI. The serum levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) were measured in each group. Hepatic levels or activities of malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) were detected using commercial kits. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was performed to evaluate the degree of liver histopathological damage. Transcriptomic analysis was employed to screen differentially expressed genes (DEGs), and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis was performed to identify differential pathways involved in BBD intervention against ALI. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) and Western blot were applied to validate the expression of differential genes and related pathway proteins. Additionally, glucose (GLU) consumption, as well as lactate (LD) and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) content were assessed across all mouse groups. ResultsPharmacodynamic evaluation showed that, compared with the normal group, the model group exhibited significantly elevated serum levels of ALT, AST, TC, TG, and LDL-C (P<0.01), significantly increased MDA level (P<0.01), and significantly decreased GSH-Px level (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, BBD intervention at different doses significantly reduced the serum levels of ALT, AST, TC, TG, and LDL-C (P<0.05, P<0.01), increased GSH-Px level (P<0.05, P<0.01), significantly decreased MDA level (P<0.01), and ameliorated hepatic histopathological injury. Liver transcriptomic analysis revealed that, following high-dose BBD intervention, the core genes were mainly enriched in pathways related to inflammatory responses and energy metabolic reprogramming, including the interleukin-17 (IL-17) signaling pathway, the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt) signaling pathway, fructose and mannose metabolism, and glycolysis. Real-time PCR validation demonstrated that, compared with the normal group, the mRNA expression levels of glycolysis-related genes [hexokinase 1 (HK1), hexokinase 2 (HK2), 6-phosphofructo-2-kinase/fructose-2,6-bisphosphatase 3 (PFKFB3), 6-phosphofructo-2-kinase/fructose-2,6-bisphosphatase 4 (PFKFB4), pyruvate kinase M (PKM), and lactate dehydrogenase A (LDHA)], as well as inflammatory cytokines [tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and interleukin-1β (IL-1β)] were significantly upregulated in the model group (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the BBD-H group showed significantly decreased mRNA expression of HK1, HK2, PFKFB3, PFKFB4, PKM, LDHA, TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β (P<0.05, P<0.01). Western blot results indicated that, compared with the normal group, the model group had significantly increased expression of glycolysis-related proteins [glucose transporter 1 (GLUT1), HK1, PFKFB3, and PKM], inflammatory proteins [interleukin-18 (IL-18), TNF-α, and IL-1β], and phosphorylated (p)-PI3K and p-Akt proteins (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the BBD-H group exhibited significantly decreased expression of GLUT1, HK1, PFKFB3, PKM, IL-18, TNF-α, IL-1β, p-PI3K, and p-Akt (P<0.05, P<0.01). Metabolic indicator measurements showed that, compared with the model group, the BBD-H group showed significantly reduced GLU consumption, LD and ATP content (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionBBD may alleviate APAP-induced ALI through dual regulation of metabolic reprogramming and inflammatory responses, potentially via inhibition of the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway.
7.The biological roles of exosome-encapsulated traditional Chinese medicine monomers in neuronal disorders
Chen PANG ; Jie ZHANG ; Yujin GU ; Qili ZHANG ; Yanfang ZHAO
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2025;15(5):883-900
A traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)monomer is a bioactive compound extracted from Chinese herbal medicines possessing determined biological activity and pharmacological effects,and has gained much attention for treating neuronal diseases.However,the application of TCM monomers is limited by their low solubility and poor ability to cross the blood-brain barrier(BBB).Exosomes are small extracellular vesicles(EVs)ranging in size from 30 to 150 nm in diameter and can be used as drug delivery carriers that directly target cells or tissues with unique advantages,including low toxicity,low immunogenicity,high stability in blood,and the ability to cross the BBB.This review discusses the biogenesis,components,stability,surface modification,isolation technology,advantages,and disadvantages of exosomes as drug carriers and compares exosomes and other similar drug delivery systems.Furthermore,exosome-encapsulated TCM monomers exert neuroprotective roles,such as anti-inflammation,anti-apoptosis,anti-mitophagy,and anti-oxidation,in various neuronal diseases,including Alzheimer's disease(AD),Parkinson's disease(PD),multiple sclerosis(MS),and cerebral ischemia and reperfusion(CI/R)injury,as well as anti-drug resistance,anti-tumorigenesis,anti-angiogenesis,and promotion of apoptosis in brain tumors,providing more inspiration to promote the development of an exosome-based delivery tool in targeted therapy for neuronal diseases.
8.Liu Peng's Clinical Experience in Treating Tinnitus with Yishi Therapy
Yanfang CHEN ; Haixin ZHANG ; Peng LIU
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;42(10):2572-2578
Tinnitus is a refractory condition in otology.It is widely accepted that patients with tinnitus can only adapt to it,for there is no universally recognized effective pharmacotherapy till now.Through the interpretation of classical Chinese medical texts and after decades of clinical practice,Professor Liu Peng proposes that the primary pathogenesis of tinnitus is due to spleen-stomach dysfunction,largely caused by unhealthy life styles.Based on the holistic perspective of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),he developed the Yishi therapy for tinnitus management.Yishi therapy emphasizes the integration of medical treatment and self-care via prioritizing mentorship and assisting with medical techniques.The mentorship is embodied by identifying and correcting patients' unhealthy living habits,guiding the patients to maintain dietary moderation,regular living,and emotional regulation,thereby activating their self-recuperative powers and promoting tinnitus.Medical techniques refer to the utilization of oral use of herbal medicine and external therapies on the basis of adjustment of lifestyle,aiming to restore the spleen-stomach function of ascending of lucidity and descending of turbidity,thereby alleviating tinnitus.Oral use of herbal medicine is performed with Guzhong Decoction(mainly composed of Astragali Radix,Codonopsis Radix,Cinnamomi Ramulus,Zingiberis Rhizoma,Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma,Pinelliae Rhizoma Praeparatum,Amomi Fructus,Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma,and Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Praeparata cum Melle)as the basic formula,through modified use based on syndrome differentiation.External treatment mainly refers to auricular acupoint pressing and occipital-knocking therapy.By combining the medical treatment and self-care,Yishi therapy exerts reliable efficacy for the treatment of tinnitus through regulating spleen-stomach function and activating the self-recuperative powers,and will provide a novel therapeutic approach to tinnitus.
9.Identification of novel pathogenic variants in genes related to pancreatic β cell function: A multi-center study in Chinese with young-onset diabetes.
Fan YU ; Yinfang TU ; Yanfang ZHANG ; Tianwei GU ; Haoyong YU ; Xiangyu MENG ; Si CHEN ; Fengjing LIU ; Ke HUANG ; Tianhao BA ; Siqian GONG ; Danfeng PENG ; Dandan YAN ; Xiangnan FANG ; Tongyu WANG ; Yang HUA ; Xianghui CHEN ; Hongli CHEN ; Jie XU ; Rong ZHANG ; Linong JI ; Yan BI ; Xueyao HAN ; Hong ZHANG ; Cheng HU
Chinese Medical Journal 2025;138(9):1129-1131
10.Immune checkpoint inhibitor-related T-cell-mediated rejection increases the risk of perioperative graft loss after liver transplantation.
Li PANG ; Yutian LIN ; Tao DING ; Yanfang YE ; Kenglong HUANG ; Fapeng ZHANG ; Xinjun LU ; Guangxiang GU ; Haoming LIN ; Leibo XU ; Kun HE ; Kwan MAN ; Chao LIU ; Wenrui WU
Chinese Medical Journal 2025;138(15):1843-1852
BACKGROUND:
Pre-transplant exposure to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) significantly increases the risk of allograft rejection after liver transplantation (LT); however, whether ICI-related rejection leads to increased graft loss remains controversial. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the association between ICI-related allograft rejection and perioperative graft loss.
METHODS:
This was a retrospective analysis of adult liver transplant recipients with early biopsy-proven T-cell-mediated rejection (TCMR) at Liver Transplantation Center of Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital from June 2019 to September 2024. The pathological features, clinical characteristics, and perioperative graft survival were analyzed.
RESULTS:
Twenty-eight patients who underwent early TCMR between June 2019 and September 2024 were included. Based on pre-LT ICI exposure, recipients were categorized into ICI-related TCMR (irTCMR, n = 12) and conventional TCMR (cTCMR, n = 16) groups. Recipients with irTCMR had a higher median Banff rejection activity index (RAI) (6 vs . 5, P = 0.012) and more aggressive tissue damage and inflammation. Recipients with irTCMR showed higher proportion of treatment resistance, achieving a complete resolution rate of only 8/12 compared to 16/16 for cTCMR. Graft loss occurred in 5/12 of irTCMR recipients within 90 days after LT, with no graft loss in cTCMRs recipients. Cox analysis demonstrated that irTCMR with an ICI washout period of <30 days was an independent risk factor for perioperative graft loss (hazard ratio [HR], 6.540; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.067-40.067, P = 0.042).
CONCLUSION
IrTCMR is associated with severe pathological features, increased resistance to treatment, and higher graft loss in adult liver transplant recipients.
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