1.Evidence-based evaluation and hierarchical management of off-label use of 5-aminolevulinic acid in photodynamic therapy
Jing MA ; Tingting LIU ; Xiaoshuang GOU ; Xue YANG ; Chen LI ; Fang LIU ; Yao LIU
China Pharmacy 2026;37(8):1056-1061
OBJECTIVE To provide reference for medical institutions to establish the record management mode and review rules of off-label use of 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) in photodynamic therapy based on the level of evidence. METHODS All ALA-containing outpatient prescriptions in the rational drug use system in our hospital from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025 were retrospectively collected. Based on the drug instructions, the current status of off-label use of ALA in photodynamic therapy was identified . The relevant studies in Micromedex, PubMed, CNKI, Wanfang Data and other databases were systematically searched as the relevant evidence-based evidence of ALA off-label use. According to the Off-label Drug Use Filing Standard of the hospital,the evidence-based evaluation method was used to evaluate the evidence-based evidence of ALA off-label use and carry out hierarchical management. RESULTS A total of 1 803 effective prescriptions were included, of which 676 (37.49%) were off-label use, distributed in the dermatology department (564 prescriptions,83.43%) and the plastic surgery department (112 prescriptions,16.57%). All 676 prescriptions were off-indications medication, involving ten types of skin diseases, primarily including moderate to severe acne (39.94%), skin warts (25.44%), Bowen’s disease (11.98%), and others. According to evidence-based evidence,off-label uses such as moderate to severe acne, actinic keratosis, and Bowen’s disease were managed according to the evidence categoryⅠ orⅡ.The uses of extramammary Paget’s disease and rosacea were managed according to the evidence category Ⅲ.The uses of lichen sclerosus and keloids were managed according to the evidence category Ⅳ.The results of evidence-based evaluation showed that 92.01% of off-label use in our hospital had high-level evidence-based support ( evidence category was gradeⅠ-Ⅱ). CONCLUSIONS Off-label uses supported by high-level evidence, such as moderate to severe acne, skin warts, and Bowen’s disease, can be managed under filing category Ⅰ or Ⅱ. For the use of lichen sclerosus and keloids, evidence-based evidence is insufficient and should be strictly restricted.The vast majority of ALA off-label use in our hospital has sufficient evidence-based basis.
2.5G-enabled remote robot-assisted thoracic surgery: Clinical outcomes, current challenges, and future perspectives
Wenlong CHEN ; Jiyong YANG ; Yaling LIU ; Zhuang ZUO ; Changhao QUE ; Li DOU ; Yunjiu GOU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(05):698-709
With the integration of 5G communication technology and robotic surgical systems, remote robot-assisted thoracic surgery is overcoming geographical barriers, offering an innovative approach to addressing the uneven distribution of medical resources. This study conducted a systematic literature review—using databases such as PubMed and CNKI, with the search period extending up to 2025—incorporating clinical studies, case reports, and review articles to comprehensively evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of 5G-enabled remote robot-assisted thoracic surgery (5G-RRATS). The analysis also examined current technological limitations and potential future development trajectories. Existing evidence indicates that, given adequate technical support, 5G-RRATS can achieve perioperative outcomes comparable to those of conventional local robotic surgeries across procedures including pulmonary wedge resection, lobectomy, and esophagectomy. Furthermore, it demonstrates potential advantages in minimizing surgical incisions and reducing intraoperative blood loss. Nevertheless, challenges related to network stability, latency control, interdisciplinary collaboration between medical and engineering teams, and legal, regulatory, and ethical considerations continue to hinder widespread clinical adoption. Looking ahead, the emergence of a "one-to-many" remote surgical model, combined with the integration of artificial intelligence and augmented reality technologies, as well as advancements in low-orbit satellite communications, may enable 5G-RRATS to further advance precision and efficiency in thoracic surgery, thereby facilitating equitable access to high-quality care for a broader patient population.
3.Clinical efficacy of robot versus video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for the treatment of mediastinal tumor: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Wei CAO ; Haochi LI ; Kai YANG ; Qi WANG ; Zhuang ZUO ; unjiu GOU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(05):799-806
Objective To systematically evaluate the therapeutic effects of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and robot-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) in treating mediastinal tumors. Methods A computer search was conducted on PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Wanfang, CNKI, CBM, VIP databases for literature comparing the clinical efficacy of VATS and RATS in treating mediastinal tumors, with the search time from inception to March 31, 2024. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) was used to evaluate the quality of the included cohort studies, and Review Manager 5.4 software was used to perform a meta-analysis. Results A total of 32 articles were included, with 7868 patients. The NOS scores of the included cohort studies were all≥7 points. Meta-analysis results showed that compared with the VATS group, the RATS group had less intraoperative blood loss [MD=−16.71, 95%CI (−23.88, −9.54), P<0.001], lower conversion rate to open thoracotomy [OR=0.41, 95%CI (0.26, 0.67), P=0.003], lower overall postoperative complication rate [OR=0.66, 95%CI (0.48, 0.92), P=0.01], shorter postoperative drainage time [MD=−0.64, 95%CI (−0.92, −0.36), P<0.001], and shorter postoperative hospital stay [MD=−1.03, 95%CI (−1.28, −0.78), P<0.001]. There was no statistical difference between the two groups in terms of tumor size [MD=−0.06, 95%CI (−0.31, 0.19), P=0.64] or operation time [MD=5.52, 95%CI (−2.35, 13.40), P=0.17]. The RATS group had higher hospitalization costs than the VATS group [MD=1.69, 95%CI (1.26, 2.13), P<0.001]. Conclusion In mediastinal tumors resection, RATS is superior to VATS in terms of intraoperative blood loss, conversion rate to open thoracotomy, overall postoperative complication rate, postoperative drainage time, and postoperative hospital stay, but it increases hospitalization costs.
4.Evaluation of CARIFS Score and Negative Antigen Conversion Rate of Qingxuan Daozhi Formula in Treatment of Influenza in Children (Heat Accumulation in Lung and Stomach Syndrome):A Multi-center Randomized Controlled Clinical Study
Jing WANG ; Liqun WU ; Tiegang LIU ; Yongning CAO ; Jing QIU ; Jing LI ; Huaqing TAN ; Ying ZHANG ; Xulei GOU ; Jia WANG ; Jing LI ; Haipeng CHEN ; Xueying QIN ; Yuanshuo TIAN ; Yang WANG ; Chen BAI ; Zhendong WANG ; Qianqian LI ; He YU ; Xueyan MA ; Fei DONG ; Lin JIANG ; Yingqi XU ; Jianping LIU ; Xiaohong GU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(13):188-196
ObjectiveThis paper aims to observe the syndrome improvement and negative antigen conversion rate of Qingxuan Daozhi formula in the treatment of influenza in children (heat accumulation in the lung and stomach syndrome). MethodsThrough a multi-center randomized controlled methodology design,confirmed influenza cases were collected from October 2022 to April 2023 in the pediatrics department of eight hospitals,such as Dongfang Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. A total of 180 children with influenza and heat accumulation in the lung and stomach syndrome conforming to the standard were recruited through the clinic. The sick children meeting the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into groups by a block-randomized method. The children in the experimental group were treated with Qingxuan Daozhi formula for five days,and those in the control group were treated with Oseltamivir Phosphate Granules for five days. The primary efficacy indicator was the negative conversion rate of influenza antigen detection. Secondary efficacy indicators were the Canadian acute respiratory illness and flu scale (CARIFS) and the incidence of complications,severe cases, and critical cases. Follow-up observation was conducted on the day of enrollment,48 hours after medication,72 hours after medication, and (6+1) d after medication. ResultsOne hundred and eighty participants were randomly assigned to the experimental group (90 cases) or the control group (90 cases). All participants were followed up during the study. Comparison of influenza antigen detection results in the primary efficacy indicators showed that the average time of negative influenza antigen conversion in the experimental group was (5.29±1.25) d,and that in the control group was (5.40±1.68) d,without a statistically significant difference. After five days of intervention,52 cases in the experimental group and 51 cases in the control group converted to negative,without a statistically significant difference. CARIFS score results in the secondary efficacy indicators showed that during 72 hours after intervention,there were statistically significant differences between the experimental group and the control group in three dimensions, including headache,muscle soreness, and the need for extra care (P<0.05). On the (6+1) days after the intervention,the differences in both the experimental group and the control group were statistically significant in 10 dimensions, including sore throat,bad sleep,uncomfortable feeling,poor spirit and fatigue,crying more than usual,the need for extra care,symptom,function,influence on parents,and total score (P<0.05). The comparison results within the group in the dimensional scores of symptom, function, and influence on parents,as well as the CARIFS total score showed that with the delay of follow-up time,scores of both groups decreased significantly,with a statistically significant difference (P<0.01). Inter-group comparison results showed that the mean score of the experimental group was higher than that of the control group at the time of enrollment. With the progress of intervention,the score of the experimental group was significantly decreased compared with that of the control group. At the end of follow-up,the mean score of the experimental group was lower than that of the control group,with no statistically significant difference. In terms of the incidence of complications,severe cases, and critical cases, there were no complications,severe cases, and critical cases in the two groups,without a statistically significant difference. ConclusionThe symptom improvement effect and negative antigen conversion rate of Qingxuan Daozhi formula in the treatment of influenza in children (heat accumulation in the lung and stomach syndrome) are not inferior to Oseltamivir Phosphate granules, and children's acceptance is better. It can be more widely used in clinical treatment of influenza in children (heat accumulation in the lung and stomach syndrome).
5.The evaluation value of mNUTRIC and NRS-2002 scores in assessing nutritional status and clinical outcomes in patients with end-stage liver disease
Jingyi YANG ; Xiaorong MAO ; Zihan YANG ; Xiaojin ZHOU ; Xi GOU ; Junfeng LI
Chinese Journal of Hepatology 2025;33(5):470-480
Objective:Comparative analysis of the mNUTRIC and NRS-2002 scores for evaluating nutritional risk and predicting clinical outcomes in end stage liver disease patients.Method:A retrospective cohort study method was used to screen 114 cases with end-stage liver disease admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of the First Hospital of Lanzhou University from December 1, 2016 to March 31, 2021 according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The patient's demographic data, blood routine, blood biochemical indexes, coagulation function indexes, arterial blood gas analysis and imaging examination data were collected. The mNUTRIC score, NRS-2002 score, sequential organ failure (SOFA) score, model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score, acute physiology and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ (APACHE Ⅱ) score, Child-Pugh grade, and clinical outcomes at 28 and 90 days at 24 h post-ICU admission were collected. The differences in clinical indicators between the mNUTRIC high group (≥5 points) and the low group, and the NRS-2002 high group (≥3 points) and the low group were compared. Spearman correlation analysis was used to explore the correlation between the mNUTRIC score and NRS-2002 score, clinical indicators, and 28 and 90-day mortality rates. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine the risk factors associated with 28-day and 90-day mortality in patients. The value of mNUTRIC score and NRS-2002 score in assessing the clinical outcomes of patients with end-stage liver disease was explored by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve.Results:The clinical indicators related to nutritional status of patients were worse in the high-mNUTRIC group than those in the low-mNUTRIC group, and the 28-day and 90-day mortality rates were significantly higher than those in the low-mNUTRIC group [89.0%(65/73) vs. 29.2%(12/41), 97.2%(71/73) vs. 39.0%(16/41), P<0.001]. There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence rate of hepatic encephalopathy, esophageal variceal bleeding, and ascites between the high and low mNUTRIC group. The clinical indicators related to nutritional status were worse in the high-NRS-2002 group than those in the low-NRS-2002 group of patients, and the 28-day and 90-day mortality rates were significantly higher than those in the low-group [73.0%(73/100) vs. 4/14, 81.0%(81/100) vs. 6/14, P=0.008, 0.004]. The NRS-2002 high-score group did not differ significantly from the low-score group in terms of hepatic encephalopathy, esophagogastric variceal bleeding, or ascites prevalence. Patient's age, white blood cell count (WBC), urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine (UREA), uric acid (UA), total cholesterol (TG), Child-Pugh, MELD, SOFA, APACHE Ⅱscores were significantly positively correlated with the mNUTRIC score. Conversely, albumin (Alb) and Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) were significantly negatively correlated. Patient's age, WBC, CREA, BUN, UREA, UA, Child-Pugh, MELD, SOFA, APACHE Ⅱwere significantly positively correlated with the NRS-2002 score.Conversely, albumin (Alb) and Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) were significantly negatively correlated ( P<0.05). The 28-day and 90-day mortality rates of patients increased with the increase in the mNUTRIC scores. The mNUTRIC score was an independent predictor of death within 28 and 90 days in patients with end-stage liver disease. The area under the curve (AUC) of mNUTRIC for predicting patient death at 28 days was 0.864 (95% CI: 0.794-0.934). The AUC of NRS-2002 for predicting patient death at 28 days was 0.683 (95% CI: 0.573-0.792). The AUC of the two indicators combined for predicting patient death at 28 days was 0.868 (95% CI: 0.799-0.936). The AUC of mNUTRIC for predicting patient death at 90 days was 0.915 (95% CI: 0.861-0.969). The AUC of NRS-2002 for predicting patient death at 90 days was 0.715 (95% CI: 0.599-0.832). The AUC of the two indicators combined for predicting patient death at 90 days was 0.922 (95% CI: 0.871-0.972). Conclusion:mNUTRIC score and NRS-2002 score can better evaluate the nutritional status in patients with end-stage liver disease. The mNUTRIC score is a good predictor of 28-day and 90-day mortality in patients with end-stage liver disease, and its application value efficacy is enhanced when combined with NRS-2002.
6.Effect and mechanism of Andrias davidianus skin mucopolysaccharides on full-thickness skin defect wound healing in diabetic mice
Weiming GOU ; Peng YANG ; Yifei LU ; Xiaorong ZHANG ; Yiming QIN ; Jingyuan LI ; Yong HUANG ; Qing ZHANG ; Gaoxing LUO
Chinese Journal of Burns 2025;41(2):127-136
Objective:To explore the effect and mechanism of Andrias davidianus skin mucopolysaccharides (ASMP) on full-thickness skin defect wound healing in diabetic mice. Methods:This study was an experimental study. The ASMP with polysaccharide content of (70.0±0.3)% was prepared; the proliferation activity of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) was detected by cell counting kit-8, showing that the optimal concentration of ASMP was 0.05 mg/mL. The HUVECs were taken and divided into blank control group, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) group, and ASMP group according to the random number table method (the same grouping method below), which were cultured with conventional medium and the media containing 50 ng/mL VEGF and 0.05 mg/mL ASMP, respectively, and then cultured under hypoxic (with volume fraction of oxygen being 5%) and normal-oxygen conditions for 12 hours, and the length of tube formation was observed. Human monocytic leukemia cells were induced with phorbol ester to differentiate into M0 macrophages. These cells were then divided into blank control group, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) group, and ASMP group, which were cultured respectively using conventional medium, LPS-containing medium followed by conventional medium, and LPS-containing medium followed by 0.05 mg/mL ASMP-containing medium. After 48 hours of culture, the expressions of CD86 and CD206 proteins (expressed as relative fluorescence intensity, the same below) were measured by immunofluorescence, and the mRNA expression levels of arginase-1 (Arg1) and CD206 were detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. Eighteen male C57 mice aged 8-10 weeks were used, and diabetic model was successfully established using streptozotocin combined with a high-fat and high-sugar diet. Full-thickness skin defect wounds were created on the backs of the mice, and the mice were divided into blank control group, alginate dressing group, and ASMP group (with 6 mice in each group), which were treated with physiological saline, alginate dressing, and ASMP, respectively. Wound healing was observed on post injury day (PID) 3, 7, 10, and 14, and the wound healing rates of mice were calculated. On PID 7, the expressions of CD31 and CD206 proteins in the wound tissue of mice were observed by immunofluorescence. On PID 14, the thickness of granulation tissue in wounds of mice was observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining. The sample size for all experiments was 3.Results:After 12 hours of culture in normal-oxygen condition, compared with that in blank control group, the tube formation length of HUVECs in VEGF and ASMP groups was significantly increased (with q values of 10.08 and 16.91, respectively, P<0.05). After 12 hours of culture in hypoxic condition, compared with that in blank control group, the tube formation length of HUVECs in VEGF and ASMP groups was significantly increased (with q values of 11.61 and 16.91, respectively, P<0.05); compared with that in VEGF group, the tube formation length of HUVECs in ASMP group was significantly increased ( q=5.30, P<0.05). After 48 hours of culture, the relative fluorescence intensity of CD206 protein in M0 macrophages in ASMP group was 31.90±1.76, significantly higher than 1.00±0.25 in blank control group and 2.21±0.42 in LPS group (with q values of 50.75 and 48.75, respectively, both P values <0.05); the relative fluorescence intensity of CD86 protein was 5.82±0.63, significantly lower than 53.73±4.61 in LPS group ( q=30.90, P<0.05). After 48 hours of culture, the mRNA expressions of Arg1 and CD206 in M0 macrophages in ASMP group were significantly higher than those in blank control group (with q values of 35.02 and 13.09, respectively, P<0.05) and LPS group (with q values of 32.24 and 11.24, respectively, P<0.05). On PID 3, there was no statistically significant difference in intercomparison in the wound healing rate of mice among the blank control, alginate dressing, and ASMP groups ( P>0.05). Compared with those in blank control group, the wound healing rates of mice in alginate dressing group on PID 10 and 14 were significantly increased (with q values of 11.76 and 12.50, respectively, P<0.05), and the wound healing rates of mice in ASMP group on PID 7, 10, and 14 were significantly increased (with q values of 5.84, 15.90, and 14.96, respectively, P<0.05); compared with those in alginate dressing group, the wound healing rates of mice in ASMP group on PID 7 and 10 were significantly increased (with q values of 4.77 and 4.14, respectively, P<0.05). On PID 7, the relative fluorescence intensity of CD31 protein in wound tissue of mice in alginate dressing and ASMP groups was significantly stronger than that in blank control group (with q values of 7.63 and 16.85, respectively, P<0.05); the relative fluorescence intensity of CD31 protein in wound tissue of mice in ASMP group was significantly stronger than that in alginate dressing group ( q=9.22, P<0.05). On PID 7, the relative fluorescence intensity of CD206 protein in wound tissue of mice in alginate dressing and ASMP groups was significantly stronger than that in blank control group (with q values of 8.76 and 29.36, respectively, P<0.05), and the relative fluorescence intensity of CD206 protein in wound tissue of mice in ASMP group was significantly stronger than that in alginate dressing group ( q=20.61, P<0.05). On PID 14, the wound granulation tissue of mice in ASMP group was thicker compared with that in blank control group and alginate dressing group. Conclusions:ASMP can significantly enhance the ability of new blood vessel formation and optimize the immune microenvironment by promoting HUVEC tube formation as well as inducing macrophages to polarize toward the M2 type, thereby accelerating full-thickness skin defect wound healing in diabetic mice.
7.Effects of shared decision-making oriented vocational training on the social function of patients with schizophrenia
Chunyan JIANG ; Jiuhong SHUAI ; Hongyuan DENG ; Junhua ZHENG ; Chunfeng GOU ; Xiaoli YANG ; Deying TONG ; Hao FENG ; Xia HUANG ; Ru GAO
Sichuan Mental Health 2025;38(3):229-234
BackgroundAs a high prevalence disorder, schizophrenia has caused significant burden to family and society due to the impairment of occupational and social function. Currently, the dominant vocational training model in China follows a paternalistic, clinician-led decision-making approach. Although it improves patients' social function to some extent, it undermines their autonomy and treatment adherence. Therefore, it is urgently necessary to explore a new intervention method to enhance treatment compliance and social function in patients. ObjectiveTo explore the impact of shared decision-making oriented vocational training on social function in hospitalized schizophrenia patients, so as to provide references for rehabilitation interventions. MethodsA total of 68 patients diagnosed with schizophrenia according to the International Classification of Diseases, tenth edition (ICD-10) criteria were consecutively enrolled from January to June 2024 at The Third People's Hospital of Wenjiang Distric, Chengdu. Participants were randomly allocated into the research group (n=34) and the control group (n=34) using a random number table method. Both groups received routine rehabilitation training, while the research group received shared decision-making oriented vocational training for 12 weeks, 2 times a week for 2 hours each time. Before and at the 4th and 12th week of intervention, two groups were evaluated by General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES), Stigma Scale for Mental Illness (SSMI), Scale of Social function of Psychosis Inpatients (SSFPI) and Inpatient Psychiatric Rehabilitation Outcome Scale (IPROS). ResultsA total of 63 participants completed the study, with 30 cases in the research group and 33 cases in the control group. Repeated measures ANOVA revealed statistically significant time effects and interaction effects in both groups for GSES, SSMI, SSFPI and IPROS scores (F=20.451, 16.022; 26.193, 12.944; 23.957, 5.023; 11.776, 3.985, P<0.05 or 0.01), while no significant group effects were observed (F=0.188, 0.742, 1.878, 0.474, P>0.05). At the 12th week of intervention, there were statistically significant differences in GSES, SSMI, SSFPI and IPROS scores between the two groups. ConclusionShared decision-making oriented vocational training may help to improve social function in patients with schizophrenia. [Funded by 2023 Chengdu Medical Research Project (number, 2023468)]
8.The efficacy and safety of concurrent versus sequential chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Kai YANG ; Li DOU ; Wei CAO ; Dacheng JIN ; Qi WANG ; Yunjiu GOU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;32(12):1777-1785
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of concurrent chemoradiotherapy versus sequential chemoradiotherapy in the treatment of locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Methods The relevant literature was searched in PubMed, Web of Science, CNKI and Wanfang databases from the inception to October 15, 2023, and the literature was screened according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Review Manager 5.3 software was used for meta-analysis of the literature, and the Cochrane bias risk assessment tool was used to evaluate the quality of the literature. Results Finally, 14 randomized controlled studies were included covering a total of 1048 patients. The results of meta-analysis showed that the overall response rate [OR=2.39, 95%CI (1.83, 3.11)], 1-year survival rate [OR=1.81, 95%CI (1.39, 2.35)], 2-year survival rate [OR=1.75, 95%CI (1.27, 2.42)] and 3-year survival rate [OR=2.33, 95%CI (1.49, 3.66)] were superior to sequential chemoradiotherapy (P<0.001). In terms of safety, concurrent chemoradiotherapy increased the incidence of radiation esophagitis (P<0.05), but there was no statistical difference in the incidence of leukopenia and radiation pneumonia (P>0.05). Conclusion For patients with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer, the short-term efficacy of concurrent chemoradiotherapy is better than that of sequential chemoradiotherapy and can improve the 1-, 2- and 3-year survival rates, but the toxic side effects of the treatment are slightly greater than those of the sequential chemoradiotherapy.
9.Diagnostic efficacy of metagenomic next-generation sequencing for spinal infections
Shuang LIU ; Jinyue HE ; Hui CHEN ; Yu XIANG ; Sheng LIAO ; Zuoqiang YAN ; Huorong GOU ; Hang YANG ; Zhongrong ZHANG ; Zehua ZHANG ; Jianzhong XU
Journal of Army Medical University 2025;47(18):2254-2261
Objective To comparatively evaluate the diagnostic value of metagenomic next-generation sequencing(mNGS)versus conventional microbial culture in spinal infections.Methods A cross-section design was conducted on 82 consecutive patients with suspected spinal infections treated between February 2022 and January 2024 at Jiangbei Branch of First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University(Third Military Medical University).Microbiological culture,histopathological examination,and mNGS results from infected specimens were analyzed.Clinical diagnosis,primarily based on clinical manifestations,laboratory tests and radiologic features combined with medical history,was defined as the gold standard,and then the diagnostic performance,including sensitivity and specificity,were compared between mNGS and microbial culture.Results Among the 82 patients,definitive microbiological evidence was identified in 70 cases,and mNGS demonstrated a significantly higher detection rate than microbial culture(64 vs 36 cases,78.05%vs 43.9%,P<0.05).mNGS also obtained obviously higher sensitivity,accuracy,and negative predictive value(NPV),and notably lower positive predictive value(PPV)when compared to conventional microbial culture(all P<0.05).When stratified by infection type,mNGS obtained significantly higher sensitivity and accuracy compared to microbial culture in tuberculous spinal infections(P<0.05).For non-tuberculous spinal infections,mNGS also showed superior sensitivity to microbial culture(P<0.05).Conclusion In patients with spinal infections,mNGS demonstrates a significantly higher pathogen detection rate than conventional microbial culture.This technique can provide early and broad-spectrum pathogenic microbiological evidence for spinal infection.
10.ESCRT Mechanism-mediated Repair of Plasma Membrane Damage Induced by Regulatory Cell Death
Tian-Yang FENG ; Le DENG ; Gou XU ; Li LI ; Miao-Miao GUO
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2025;52(5):1099-1112
The plasma membrane (PM) plays an essential role in maintaining cell homeostasis, therefore, timely and effective repair of damage caused by factors such as mechanical rupture, pore-forming toxins, or pore-forming proteins is crucial for cell survival. PM damage induces membrane rupture and stimulates an immune response. However, damage resulting from regulated cell death processes, including pyroptosis, ferroptosis, and necroptosis, cannot be repaired by simple sealing mechanisms and thus, requires specialized repair machinery. Recent research has identified a PM repair mechanism of regulated cell death-related injury, mediated by the endosomal sorting complexes required for transport (ESCRT) machinery. Here, we review recent progress in elucidating the ESCRT machinery-mediated repair mechanism of PM injury, with particular focus on processes related to regulated cell death. This overview, along with continued research in this field, may provide novel insights into therapeutic targets for diseases associated with dysregulation of regulated cell death pathways.

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