1.Reconceptualizing Critical Illness in Cancer Through the Lens of Host Unregulated Response
Yun CHU ; Shiyi GONG ; Xin DING ; Hua ZHAO ; Huan CHEN ; Qing ZHANG ; Xiaoting WANG
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2026;17(1):1-9
Onco-critical care has emerged as an important subspecialty at the intersection of critical care medicine and oncology, attracting increasing attention in recent years. With continuous innovations in cancer therapies, patient survival has improved significantly; however, the incidence of associated critical complications has also increased. The reasons for cancer patients requiring intensive care unit admission are diverse and can be broadly categorized into three groups: progression of the underlying malignancy, treatment-related complications, and coexisting classical critical illnesses. Traditional critical care concepts and practices face limitations in addressing the multidimensional and heterogeneous challenges of onco-critical care. Based on the core mechanism of critical illness development—host/organ unregulated response (HOUR)—this article systematically elaborates on how this framework advances understanding and clinical practice into onco-critical care, with emphasis on its manifestations in neuroendocrine, immune-inflammatory, and coagulation-metabolic pathways. The review summarizes recent advances in clinical assessment and phenotyping systems for onco-critical illness and discusses a multidisciplinary, integrated management strategy centered on the "Disease Control, Host Response Modulation, Organ Support" triad. Finally, major challenges and future directions in this field are outlined. By integrating existing evidence and theoretical insights, this review aims to provide new perspectives and a theoretical foundation for the clinical management of onco-critical illness, thereby promoting its evolution toward precision and standardization.
2.Potential value of HPV integration testing in a triage management for HPV-positive women
Jingjing LI ; Wenyan GUAN ; Chengzhuo CHU ; Yiqiang CHEN ; Siyuan LIU ; Guanghao PENG ; Ying ZHANG ; Qiao WENG ; Ying HONG ; Yun GU
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2025;60(10):788-797
Objective:To investigate the dynamic characteristics of human papillomavirus (HPV) genomic integration during cervical lesion progression and the clinical value of HPV integration detection in stratify HPV-positive women, and to explore its molecular mechanisms in cervical carcinogenesis.Methods:A prospective cohort study was designed to enroll high-risk HPV (HR-HPV) positive women who underwent cervical cancer screening in Drum Tower Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University Medical School and Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital from July 2022 to July 2024. Cervical exfoliated cells samples were collected, and HPV whole genome targeted capture and high-throughput sequencing technology were used. The HPV integration patterns, host gene functional region distribution and pathway enrichment characteristics of 157 samples with different cervical lesions grades were analyzed, including 31 cases of normal cervix, 40 cases of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) Ⅰ, 32 cases of CIN Ⅱ, 42 cases of CIN Ⅲ, and 12 cases of cervical cancer.Results:HR-HPV integration was detected in 80.2% (126/157) of the 157 HR-HPV positive samples. The incidence of HR-HPV integration in cervical cancer patients was 12/12, which was higher than that in normal women (77%, 24/31). The incidence of HPV16 integration was significantly higher in high-grade lesions, and the incidence of HPV16 integration was 43% (18/42) in CIN Ⅲ patients and 8/12 in cervical cancer patients ( P<0.001). A total of 14 438 integration events were detected in 126 samples with HPV integration. The integration sites were mainly distributed in the host intergenic region (51.0%, 7 359/14 438) and intronic region (38.1%, 5 494/14 438), and the integration frequency of viral L1 gene was the highest (28.4%, 4 498/16 781). Functional enrichment analysis showed that HPV integration-related host genes were significantly enriched in transport of small molecules,cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)-protein kinase G (PKG) signaling pathway, and purine ribonucleotide biosynthetic process, which synergistically drove carcinogenesis through multiple mechanisms. Conclusions:HPV integration events are significantly associated with the progression of cervical lesions. HPV integrated detection based on cervical exfoliated cells is expected to optimize the current screening strategy, reduce excessive intervention of HPV positive women and facilitate their accurate triage management.
3.Dioscin inhibits IL-17+γδT cells to exert an anti-rheumatoid arthritis effect
Lin-mei PU ; Hao-hong ZHANG ; Chao-yu CHU ; Yuan-yuan NI ; Zhao WU ; Qing-yan MO ; Hong-yun WANG ; Ying XU ; Chun-ping WAN
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(11):2082-2088
Aim To explore the mechanism by which dioscin regulates IL-17+γδT cells in the treatment of arthritis.Methods A collagen-induced arthritis(CIA)model was established in DBA/1 mice using bovine type Ⅱ collagen.The mice were randomly divid-ed into the CIA model group,methotrexate(MTX)positive control group,and dioscin low-dose(Dioscin-L),medium-dose(Dioscin-M),and high-dose(Dios-cin-H)groups.After intervention,the therapeutic effects were evaluated using scoring methods.Joint pathological damage was analyzed by hematoxylin and eosin(HE)staining.The levels of anti-collagen-spe-cific antibodies and the pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-17 were measured by ELISA.The expressions of γδT cells and their subtypes,as well as the secretion level of IL-17,were detected by flow cytometry.Results Dioscin significantly reduced the arthritis severity score in collagen-induced arthritis(CIA)mice,alleviated joint pathological damage,inhibited the production of IL-17 by splenic lymphocytes and the levels of anti-col-lagen-specific antibodies total IgG and IgG3,and de-creased the proportion of γδT cells in the lymph nodes,splenic γδT cells,and the Vδ4+T-cell subset.The level of IL-17 produced by the Vδ4 subtype in the lymph nodes of the intervention groups was lower than that in the model group,but the difference was not sta-tistically significant.Conclusion Dioscin has signifi-cant therapeutic effect on CIA,and its mechanism may be through the inhibition of γδT cells,but it is unlikely to be related to IL-17 derived from γδT cells.
4.Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Analysis of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Preterm Infants and Construction of Prognostic Prediction Model
Zhi-jun SONG ; Hao LUO ; Xiao-yun CHU ; Xiao-yue ZHANG ; Bo-wen WENG ; Cheng CAI
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2025;25(14):2269-2278
Objective:To investigate the clinical management,complications,and prognostic prediction model of bronchopulmonary dysplasia(BPD)in preterm infants.Methods:A total of 854 very preterm infants(gestational age ≤ 32 weeks)admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit(NICU)of Shanghai Children's Hospital from January 2018 to December 2022 were retrospectively enrolled.After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria,713 infants were included.Based on the 2018 National Institute of Child Health and Human Development(NICHD)diagnostic criteria for BPD,the cohort was divided into a BPD group(n=164)and a non-BPD group(n=549).Clinical data of infants and maternal characteristics were compared between groups.Univariate and stepwise multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify independent risk factors for BPD and evaluate clinical management.A nomogram model was subsequently developed to predict BPD prognosis.Results:Gestational age,duration of non-invasive ventilation,total oxygen therapy time,total hospital stay,hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus(hsPDA),maximum diameter of patent ductus arteriosus(PDA),fetal growth restriction(FGR),use of vasoactive agents,and proportion of pulmonary surfactant administration were identified as independent risk factors for BPD(all P<0.05,OR>0).The nomogram model demonstrated excellent predictive performance,with an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve(AUC)of 0.93 and a calibration curve slope approaching 1.The Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test indicated satisfactory model calibration(x2=8.2865,P=0.406).Conclusion:Gestational age,non-invasive ventilation duration,total oxygen therapy time,total hospital stay,hsPDA,PDA maximum diameter,FGR,vasoactive agents,and pulmonary surfactant use are critical predictors of BPD in preterm infants.The prognostic models for BPD incidence and severity,constructed based on these factors,exhibit strong predictive accuracy and may serve as a valuable clinical tool for risk stratification and early intervention.
5.Efficacy and Safety of Polatuzumab Vedotin Combined with Chemotherapy in the Treatment of Relapsed and Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Ke-Ting JIN ; Jin-Dan XIA ; Chu-Yun QIAN ; Qian ZHANG ; Qian JIANG ; Song-Di CHEN ; Wei-Ze ZHANG ; Lu-Ling MAO ; Yi ZHAO
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2025;33(6):1617-1622
Objective:To observe the efficacy and safety of polatuzumab vedotin(pola)combined with chemotherapy in the treatment of relapsed and refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma(R/R DLBCL).Methods:A total of 23 patients with R/R DLBCL treated at the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University and its Liangzhu Branch from April 2023 to March 2024 were retrospectively collected.All patients were treated with pola combined with chemotherapy regimens such as BR,R-GDP,R-CHOP,or other regimens.Results:All 23 patients were evaluable for efficacy,with 10 achieving complete response(CR),7 partial response(PR),3 stable disease(SD),and 3 progressive disease(PD).The most common adverse events included myelosuppression,fever,and pulmonary infection.No severe adverse events resulted in drug withdrawal.Conclusion:Pola combined with chemotherapy demonstrates promising efficacy and a favorable safety profile in the treatment of R/R DLBCL.
6.Expression levels of Serum C1qA and C1qB in Children with Idiopathic Nanosomia and Its Clinical Significance
Xiaoyu CHU ; Meihong ZHUANG ; Yun WANG
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2025;40(1):59-63
Objective To explore the expression and clinical significance of serum C1qA and C1qB in children with idiopathic short stature (ISS). Methods 108 children with ISS (ISS group) and 108 healthy children (control group) who were admitted to the pediatric department of the 910th Hospital of the Joint Logistics Support Force of the People's Liberation Army of China from May 2020 to May 2023 were selected. An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to detect serum levels of C1qA and C1qB. Pearson correlation analysis was used to investigate the correlation between serum C1qA and C1qB levels,growth and development indicators,and inflammatory markers in children with ISS. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to identify the risk factors for the onset of ISS and the value of C1qA and C1qB in diagnosing ISS was analyzed based on the working characteristics of the subjects. Results The levels of C1qA (1206.35±275.15 ng/ml) and C1qB (1084.65±220.48 ng/ml) in ISS group were higher than those in control group (612.35±135.06 ng/ml,501.32±108.77 ng/ml),the differences were statistically significant (t=20.140,24.658,all P<0.05).The height,weight,body mass index(BMI ) and bone age index of the ISS group were lower than those of the control group(t/x2=2.092~10.661),and the ISS family history,tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α) and interleukin-6(IL-6) levels were higher than those of the control group(t/x2=4.338,10.550,15.865),the differences were statistically significant (all P<0.05),respectively .The serum levels of C1qA and C1qB in children with ISS were negatively correlated with height,weight,BMI,and bone age index(r=-0.502~-0.352,all P<0.05),and positively correlated with TNF-α and IL-6 levels(r=0.326~0.411,all P<0.05).Low bone age index,high level of TNF-α,high level of IL-6,high level of C1qA and high level of C1qB were risk factors for ISS (waldx2=4.979~7.328,all P<0.05).ROC curve showed that the area under the curve of serum C1qA and C1qB in the diagnosis of ISS was 0.838 and 0.816,respectively. The area under the curve of combined detection of serum C1qA and C1qB in the diagnosis of ISS was 0.931,which was higher than that of two indicators alone (Z=3.812,3.896,all P<0.05).Conclusion The serum levels of C1qA and C1qB are increased in children with ISS,which is related to short stature. Combined detection of serum C1qA and C1qB is helpful to diagnose the risk of ISS.
7.Clinical efficacy of testicular fascial compartment decompression in the treatment of testicular torsion in children
Peng XU ; Yun ZHOU ; Rong JIA ; Can QI ; Linmeng SHI ; Jingda GAO ; Dengwei CHU ; Xu GAO
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(2):220-224
Objective To compare the efficacy of testicular repositioning and fixation combined with decompression of the testicular fascial compartment (testicular leucotomy+sheath flap repair) versus conventional testicular repositioning and fixation in surgery for testicular torsion in children. Methods Fifty-six patients with testicular torsion admitted to Hebei Provincial Children's Hospital from January 2019 to October 2023 were selected and divided into the observation group (26 cases) and the control group (30 cases),and the observation group was treated with testicular reorientation and fixation+testicular fascial compartment decompression,while the control group was treated with conventional testicular reorientation and fixation. There was no statistically significant difference in the age and left and right sides of the patients in the two groups (P>0.05). The intraop-erative bleeding,postoperative testicular atrophy,the presence of postoperative scrotal infection and postoperative hospitalization time of the two groups were compared. Results All patients successfully completed the operation without intraoperative complications. There was no statistically significant difference between the observation group and the control group in terms of intraoperative bleeding,postoperative scrotal infection rate and postoperative hospitalization time (P>0.05);the postoperative testicular atrophy rate of the observation group was significantly lower than that of the control group (P<0.05). Conclusions Testicular restoration and fixation+testicular fascial compartment decompression can effectively reduce the pressure of testicular fascial compartment,reduce the ischemia-reperfusion injury of testis,and reduce the occurrence of testicular atrophy,which is safe and effective in the treatment of testicular torsion in children.
8.Potential value of HPV integration testing in a triage management for HPV-positive women
Jingjing LI ; Wenyan GUAN ; Chengzhuo CHU ; Yiqiang CHEN ; Siyuan LIU ; Guanghao PENG ; Ying ZHANG ; Qiao WENG ; Ying HONG ; Yun GU
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2025;60(10):788-797
Objective:To investigate the dynamic characteristics of human papillomavirus (HPV) genomic integration during cervical lesion progression and the clinical value of HPV integration detection in stratify HPV-positive women, and to explore its molecular mechanisms in cervical carcinogenesis.Methods:A prospective cohort study was designed to enroll high-risk HPV (HR-HPV) positive women who underwent cervical cancer screening in Drum Tower Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University Medical School and Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital from July 2022 to July 2024. Cervical exfoliated cells samples were collected, and HPV whole genome targeted capture and high-throughput sequencing technology were used. The HPV integration patterns, host gene functional region distribution and pathway enrichment characteristics of 157 samples with different cervical lesions grades were analyzed, including 31 cases of normal cervix, 40 cases of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) Ⅰ, 32 cases of CIN Ⅱ, 42 cases of CIN Ⅲ, and 12 cases of cervical cancer.Results:HR-HPV integration was detected in 80.2% (126/157) of the 157 HR-HPV positive samples. The incidence of HR-HPV integration in cervical cancer patients was 12/12, which was higher than that in normal women (77%, 24/31). The incidence of HPV16 integration was significantly higher in high-grade lesions, and the incidence of HPV16 integration was 43% (18/42) in CIN Ⅲ patients and 8/12 in cervical cancer patients ( P<0.001). A total of 14 438 integration events were detected in 126 samples with HPV integration. The integration sites were mainly distributed in the host intergenic region (51.0%, 7 359/14 438) and intronic region (38.1%, 5 494/14 438), and the integration frequency of viral L1 gene was the highest (28.4%, 4 498/16 781). Functional enrichment analysis showed that HPV integration-related host genes were significantly enriched in transport of small molecules,cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)-protein kinase G (PKG) signaling pathway, and purine ribonucleotide biosynthetic process, which synergistically drove carcinogenesis through multiple mechanisms. Conclusions:HPV integration events are significantly associated with the progression of cervical lesions. HPV integrated detection based on cervical exfoliated cells is expected to optimize the current screening strategy, reduce excessive intervention of HPV positive women and facilitate their accurate triage management.
9.Expression levels of Serum C1qA and C1qB in Children with Idiopathic Nanosomia and Its Clinical Significance
Xiaoyu CHU ; Meihong ZHUANG ; Yun WANG
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2025;40(1):59-63
Objective To explore the expression and clinical significance of serum C1qA and C1qB in children with idiopathic short stature (ISS). Methods 108 children with ISS (ISS group) and 108 healthy children (control group) who were admitted to the pediatric department of the 910th Hospital of the Joint Logistics Support Force of the People's Liberation Army of China from May 2020 to May 2023 were selected. An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to detect serum levels of C1qA and C1qB. Pearson correlation analysis was used to investigate the correlation between serum C1qA and C1qB levels,growth and development indicators,and inflammatory markers in children with ISS. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to identify the risk factors for the onset of ISS and the value of C1qA and C1qB in diagnosing ISS was analyzed based on the working characteristics of the subjects. Results The levels of C1qA (1206.35±275.15 ng/ml) and C1qB (1084.65±220.48 ng/ml) in ISS group were higher than those in control group (612.35±135.06 ng/ml,501.32±108.77 ng/ml),the differences were statistically significant (t=20.140,24.658,all P<0.05).The height,weight,body mass index(BMI ) and bone age index of the ISS group were lower than those of the control group(t/x2=2.092~10.661),and the ISS family history,tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α) and interleukin-6(IL-6) levels were higher than those of the control group(t/x2=4.338,10.550,15.865),the differences were statistically significant (all P<0.05),respectively .The serum levels of C1qA and C1qB in children with ISS were negatively correlated with height,weight,BMI,and bone age index(r=-0.502~-0.352,all P<0.05),and positively correlated with TNF-α and IL-6 levels(r=0.326~0.411,all P<0.05).Low bone age index,high level of TNF-α,high level of IL-6,high level of C1qA and high level of C1qB were risk factors for ISS (waldx2=4.979~7.328,all P<0.05).ROC curve showed that the area under the curve of serum C1qA and C1qB in the diagnosis of ISS was 0.838 and 0.816,respectively. The area under the curve of combined detection of serum C1qA and C1qB in the diagnosis of ISS was 0.931,which was higher than that of two indicators alone (Z=3.812,3.896,all P<0.05).Conclusion The serum levels of C1qA and C1qB are increased in children with ISS,which is related to short stature. Combined detection of serum C1qA and C1qB is helpful to diagnose the risk of ISS.
10.Clinical efficacy of testicular fascial compartment decompression in the treatment of testicular torsion in children
Peng XU ; Yun ZHOU ; Rong JIA ; Can QI ; Linmeng SHI ; Jingda GAO ; Dengwei CHU ; Xu GAO
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(2):220-224
Objective To compare the efficacy of testicular repositioning and fixation combined with decompression of the testicular fascial compartment (testicular leucotomy+sheath flap repair) versus conventional testicular repositioning and fixation in surgery for testicular torsion in children. Methods Fifty-six patients with testicular torsion admitted to Hebei Provincial Children's Hospital from January 2019 to October 2023 were selected and divided into the observation group (26 cases) and the control group (30 cases),and the observation group was treated with testicular reorientation and fixation+testicular fascial compartment decompression,while the control group was treated with conventional testicular reorientation and fixation. There was no statistically significant difference in the age and left and right sides of the patients in the two groups (P>0.05). The intraop-erative bleeding,postoperative testicular atrophy,the presence of postoperative scrotal infection and postoperative hospitalization time of the two groups were compared. Results All patients successfully completed the operation without intraoperative complications. There was no statistically significant difference between the observation group and the control group in terms of intraoperative bleeding,postoperative scrotal infection rate and postoperative hospitalization time (P>0.05);the postoperative testicular atrophy rate of the observation group was significantly lower than that of the control group (P<0.05). Conclusions Testicular restoration and fixation+testicular fascial compartment decompression can effectively reduce the pressure of testicular fascial compartment,reduce the ischemia-reperfusion injury of testis,and reduce the occurrence of testicular atrophy,which is safe and effective in the treatment of testicular torsion in children.

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