1.Clinical efficacy of unilateral biportal endoscopic decompression for lumbar disc herniation
Yan LU ; Ying GUO ; Changhai LIANG ; Guo XING
China Journal of Endoscopy 2024;30(1):67-72
Objective To observe the clinical effectiveness of unilateral biportal endoscopy(UBE)decompression in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation.Methods 80 patients with lumbar disc herniation who were treated with UBE decompression from January 2021 to March 2022 were collected,and the visual analogue scale(VAS)was applied to assess patient pain,Oswestry disability index(ODI)to assess limb function,and the Japanese Orthopaedic Association(JOA)score to evaluate patient vertebral body function at the preoperative and postoperative periods of 1 day,3 months,6 months,and 12 months,respectively.Results The mean VAS of the lumbar and back of patients before surgery was(5.72±2.18),(2.74±1.52),(1.92±1.26),(1.73±1.36),and(0.87±0.72)at the 1 day,3 months,6 months,and 12 months after surgery,respectively,with statistical significance(P<0.05).The VAS of the patient's leg decreased from(4.63±2.17)to(4.22±1.91)before and 1 day after surgery,with no significant difference(P>0.05),at 3 months(3.73±1.42),6 months(2.13±1.16),and 12 months(0.76±0.63)after surgery,with statistical significances(P<0.05);The preoperative ODI of the patients was(60.23±8.13)%,and decreased to(41.91±6.53)%,(12.82±4.24)%,(8.19±3.84)%,and(6.75±2.14)%after 1 day,3 months,6 months,and 12 months of follow-up,respectively,with statistical significances(P<0.05).The preoperative JOA scores was(9.08±1.34),1 day after surgery,the score was(10.89±0.88),3 months(13.34±1.25),6 months(15.75±1.24),and 12 months(18.12±1.86)after surgery,with significant improvement in lumbar function(P<0.05).Conclusion UBE decompression can achieve good clinical efficacy in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation,providing another option for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation,which is worth promoting.
2.Continuation, reduction, or withdrawal of tofacitinib in patients with rheumatoid arthritis achieving sustained disease control: a multicenter, open-label, randomized controlled trial.
Mengyan WANG ; Yu XUE ; Fang DU ; Lili MA ; Liang-Jing LU ; Lindi JIANG ; Yi-Li TAO ; Chengde YANG ; Hui SHI ; Honglei LIU ; Xiaobing CHENG ; Junna YE ; Yutong SU ; Dongbao ZHAO ; Sheng-Ming DAI ; Jialin TENG ; Qiongyi HU
Chinese Medical Journal 2023;136(3):331-340
BACKGROUND:
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic systemic autoimmune disease, is characterized by synovitis and progressive damage to the bone and cartilage of the joints, leading to disability and reduced quality of life. This study was a randomized clinical trial comparing the outcomes between withdrawal and dose reduction of tofacitinib in patients with RA who achieved sustained disease control.
METHODS:
The study was designed as a multicenter, open-label, randomized controlled trial. Eligible patients who were taking tofacitinib (5 mg twice daily) and had achieved sustained RA remission or low disease activity (disease activity score in 28 joints [DAS28] ≤3.2) for at least 3 months were enrolled at six centers in Shanghai, China. Patients were randomly assigned (1:1:1) to one of three treatment groups: continuation of tofacitinib (5 mg twice daily); reduction in tofacitinib dose (5 mg daily); and withdrawal of tofacitinib. Efficacy and safety were assessed up to 6 months.
RESULTS:
Overall, 122 eligible patients were enrolled, with 41 in the continuation group, 42 in the dose-reduction group, and 39 in the withdrawal group. After 6 months, the percentage of patients with a DAS28-erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of <3.2 was significantly lower in the withdrawal group than that in the reduction and continuation groups (20.5%, 64.3%, and 95.1%, respectively; P < 0.0001 for both comparisons). The average flare-free time was 5.8 months for the continuation group, 4.7 months for the dose reduction group, and 2.4 months for the withdrawal group.
CONCLUSION:
Withdrawal of tofacitinib in patients with RA with stable disease control resulted in a rapid and significant loss of efficacy, while standard or reduced doses of tofacitinib maintained a favorable state.
TRIAL REGISTRATION
Chictr.org, ChiCTR2000039799.
Humans
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Quality of Life
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China
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid/drug therapy*
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Piperidines/therapeutic use*
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Treatment Outcome
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Antirheumatic Agents/therapeutic use*
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Pyrroles/therapeutic use*
3.miR-125b-5p inhibits proliferation and migration of osteosarcoma cells by negatively regulating RAB3D expression.
Qiu Yu TAN ; Xu WU ; Fang JI ; Shao Yun WU ; Liang YAN
Journal of Southern Medical University 2023;43(1):68-75
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the inhibitory effect of miR-125b-5p on proliferation and migration of osteosarcoma and the role of RAB3D in mediating this effect.
METHODS:
The expression level of miR-125b-5p was detected by qRT-PCR in a normal bone cell line (hFOB1.19) and in two osteosarcoma OS cell lines (MG63 and HOS). A miR-125b-5p mimic or inhibitor was transfected in the osteosarcoma cell lines via liposome and the changes in cell proliferation and migration were detected with EDU and Transwell experiments. Bioinformatic analysis was conducted for predicting the target gene of miR-125b-5p, and the expression level of RAB3D in hFOB1.19, MG63, and HOS cells was detected by Western blotting. In the two osteosarcoma cell lines transfected with miR-125b-5p mimic or inhibitor, the expression levels of RAB3D mRNA and protein in osteosarcoma cells were examined with qRT-PCR and Western blotting. The effects of RAB3D overexpression, RAB3D knockdown, or overexpression of both miR-125b-5p and RAB3D on the proliferation and migration of cells were assessed using EDU and Transwell experiments.
RESULTS:
The two osteosarcoma cell lines had significantly lower expression levels of miR-125b-5p (P < 0.05). Bioinformatic analysis predicted that RAB3D was a possible target gene regulated by miR-125b-5p. In osteosarcoma cells, overexpression of miR-125b-5p significantly lowered the expression of RAB3D protein (P < 0.05); inhibiting miR-125b-5p expression significantly decreased RAB3D expression only at the protein level (P < 0.05) without obviously affecting its mRNA level. Modulation of miR-125b-5p and RAB3D levels produced opposite effects on proliferation and migration of osteosarcoma cells, and in cells with overexpression of both miR-125b-5p and RAB3D, the effect of RAB3D on cell proliferation and migration was blocked by miR-125b-5p overexpression (P < 0.05).
CONCLUSION
Overexpression of miR-125b-5p inhibits the proliferation and migration of osteosarcoma cells by regulating the expression of RAB3D at the post-transcriptional level.
Humans
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Bone Neoplasms/genetics*
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Cell Proliferation
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MicroRNAs/genetics*
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Osteosarcoma/genetics*
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rab3 GTP-Binding Proteins/genetics*
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RNA, Messenger
4.Preparation of liposome coated hollow copper sulfide nano-enzyme and their combined laser irradiation to against melanoma B16-F10 cells
ZHANG Mengya1a ; ZHOU Jingsheng2△ ; WANG Zhen1b ; XIN Zhongyuan3 ; XU Kehao2 ; REN Yufei1a ; CHEN Cuimin1a ; LIANG Hao1a ; ZHANG Tinglin1a ; GAO Jie1a,2,3
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2023;30(6):464-472
[摘 要] 目的:构建中空硫化铜纳米酶脂质复合载体CuS@LIP并探讨其联合激光照射杀伤黑色素瘤B6-F10细胞的效果与机制。方法:构建(2,3-二油酰基-丙基)-三甲胺-丙烷(氯盐)(DOTAP)阳离子脂质体包被硫化铜纳米载体CuS@LIP,研究不同质量浓度的CuS与CuS@LIP在1 064 nm激光照射下的光热性能和热稳定性,通过H2O2与3,3',5,5'-四甲基联苯胺(TMB)催化活性检测体系检测CuS@LIP的类过氧化物活性;用系列质量浓度梯度的CuS、CuS@LIP在有/无激光条件下分别处理B16-F10细胞,CCK-8法检测细胞的存活率,Calcein-AM/PI染色法、Annexin Ⅴ-FITC/PI染色法结合流式细胞仪分别检测20 μg/mL CuS或CuS@LIP在激光照射或非激光照射条件下对B16-F10细胞活力和凋亡的影响。结果:成功制备的CuS@LIP的平均粒径为(178.23±6.46)nm,平均Zeta电位为(20.47±0.93)mV;在激光照射下,80 μg/mL CuS@LIP最高温度可达65.4 ℃,比单纯CuS的63.4 ℃更高;经3个激光开关周期测试,CuS@LIP终点温度基本保持不变;此外,CuS@LIP与CuS具有相同的类过氧化物酶催化活性。低于20 μg/mL的CuS@LIP在体外对B16-F10细胞的增殖活性没有明显影响(P>0.05),但联合激光照射后细胞存活率明显降低(29.76±3.60)% vs (87.95±8.18)%,P<0.000 1,细胞凋亡率显著升高[(19.34±4.41)% vs (13.36±0.86)%,P<0.01]。结论:制备的CuS@LIP具有符合设计要求的理化性质、良好的光热性能和优异的类过氧化物酶催化活性,其与激光照射联合后显示出更优异的杀伤B16-F10细胞的效果。
5.Construction of a MnO2/Crudlan composite hydrogel and its killing effect on melanoma B16-F10 cells combined with photothermal therapy
ZHANG Tinglin1a△ ; WU Lili1a△ ; WANG Yu ; ZHANG Zhuanzhuan3 ; ZHOU Xuan4 ; LI Meigui4 ; YAN Zhenzhen1b ; DING Xiuwen1a ; LU Songwei1c ; CHEN Cuimin1a ; LIANG Hao1a ; ZHANG Mengya1a ; GAO Jie
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2023;30(8):656-664
[摘 要] 目的:构建负载二氧化锰(MnO2)纳米颗粒的可得然(Cur)复合水凝胶MnO2@Cur(简称MGel),研究其对黑色素瘤B16-F10细胞的杀伤效果。方法:采用热诱导法制备Cur水凝胶(Gel),物理负载MnO2构建MGel,表征其宏观和微观形貌,检测其机械性能、降解性能以及光热转换性能等理化性能,并研究其联合PTT对小鼠皮肤黑色素瘤B16-F10细胞的光热杀伤效果。结果:MGel具有优异的机械和可降解性能,抗拉伸强度达(127.97±3.60)kPa、抗压缩强度达(151.44±5.23)kPa,28 d降解率约58.17%。MGel负载MnO2纳米片(粒径约180 nm)获得优异的光热转换性能,负载1.0 mg/mL MnO2的MGel在1.0 W/cm2的808 nm NIR光照4 min后到达最高温度50 ℃。细胞毒性实验和Calcein-AM/PI荧光双染色实验表明,MGel联合PTT有效杀伤B16-F10黑色素瘤细胞,NIR光照使得MGel组细胞存活率降低至(4.68±0.66)%(P<0.000 1)。结论:MGel复合水凝胶具备优异的机械性能、可降解性能以及光热转换性能,其联合PTT能有效杀伤肿瘤细胞,可能成为一种有效治疗黑色素瘤的新手段。
7.Development of Novel Guide Device for Cannulated Screws Implantation in Femoral Neck Fracture Surgery.
Jianghong WU ; Shengbo NIU ; Huan YANG ; Lei LI ; Liang XIAO ; Shuogui XU
Chinese Journal of Medical Instrumentation 2022;46(1):38-41
Cannulated Screw is a common internal fixation for the treatment of femoral neck fractures. However, the traditional implantation method has disadvantages such as inaccuracy and large radiation exposure. Based on the anatomical characteristics of the femoral neck and geometric principles, we develop a novel guide device for cannulated screws insertion. The cadaver experiment showed that it can improve the accuracy of cannulated screws implantation, reduce puncture attempts and the radiation exposure of doctors and patients.
Bone Screws
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Femoral Neck Fractures/surgery*
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Fracture Fixation, Internal
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Humans
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Robotic Surgical Procedures
8.Analysis on Medication Regularity of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Treatment of Intermediate and Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Based on Data Mining
Zheng-ting DENG ; Fan ZHAO ; Tong ZHAO ; Can LYU ; Wan-fu LIN ; Shu-fang LIANG ; Tao LIU ; Bin-bin CHENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(3):171-179
ObjectiveTo explore medication regularity of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and thereby to lay a theoretical basis for clinical medication and drug development. MethodArticles on clinical treatment of intermediate and advanced NSCLC with TCM in the past 40 years were retrieved from CNKI, which were taken the data source. Then the articles were screened to establish a formula database, followed by frequency statistics, association rule analysis, cluster analysis, factor analysis, and complex network construction. ResultA total of 307 eligible articles were screened out, involving 483 formulas. The common syndrome of intermediate and advanced NSCLC was the deficiency of both Qi and Yin, with the common syndrome elements of Qi deficiency, Yin deficiency, phlegm, blood stasis, pathogenic heat (fire), toxin, and pathogenic dampness. The frequently used medicinals mainly had the functions of tonifying deficiency, clearing heat, resolving phlegm and relieving cough and dyspnea, promoting urination and draining dampness, and activating blood and resolving stasis. The high-frequency medicinals were Astragali Radix, Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizome, Ophiopogonis Radix, Fritillariae Thunbergii Bulbus, and Poria, which were mainly cold, bitter, sweet, and pungent, with tropism at lung, spleen, and stomach. The association rule analysis yielded 17 rules with strong association. Ten common factors were extracted from the factor analysis, and cluster analysis classified the medicinals into 5 groups. Complex network analysis suggested that the core formula was modified Liujunzi Tang and Yiqi Yangyin Jiedu prescription. ConclusionThe treatment principle for intermediate and advanced NSCLC is replenishing Qi and nourishing Yin, invigorating spleen and resolving phlegm, clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. The core combinations new prescription discovered by data mining are of important guiding significance, but they should be further verified in clinical practice and by experiments based on the theory of TCM.
9.Studies on efficacy of a bioabsorbable steroid-eluting sinus stent in the frontal sinus opening of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.
Xiao Qiong SHI ; Hai Hong TANG ; Hong Liang ZHENG ; Zheng Ming CHEN ; Ling Yue XIAO ; Yi Qun HUANG
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2021;56(8):824-829
Objective: To assess the efficacy of a bioabsorbable steroid-eluting sinus stent in improving surgical outcomes when placed in the frontal sinus ostium (FSO) following full endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) in patients with whole group chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). Methods: Patients with whole group CRSwNP who had similar lesions on bilateral sinus between September 2019 and March 2020 in Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Changhai Hospital were chosen. Patients with CRSwNP who underwent extended ESS were randomly assigned to receive a steroid-eluting sinus stent in one FSO whereas the contralateral side received surgery alone. Endoscopic evaluations recorded at 30, 90 days postoperative were graded by an independent assessment panel to assess the need for interventions in the FSO. Semi-quantitative data with CT and endoscopic score were performed by rank sum test. The need for postoperative intervention and the patency rate of FSO were analyzed using the McNemar test. Results: Thirty-one patients with whole group CRSwNP met all eligible criteria, including 17 males and 14 females, with the age of (44.5±11.8) years(x¯±s). Stents were successfully placed in one FSO of all patients. At 30 days post-ESS, the assessment panel reported that steroid-eluting stents reduced the need for postoperative interventions by 41.0% (χ2=5.314,P=0.021), the need for oral steroid interventions by 40.0% (χ2=4.133,P=0.042) and the need for surgical interventions by 74.8% (χ2=4.292,P=0.038) compared to control sinuses with no stents. Clinical surgeons also reported greater diameter of FSO compared to control sinuses at 30 days post-ESS (74.2% vs 48.4%, χ2=4.351, P=0.037). These results at 90 days post-ESS were consistent with those at 30 days post-ESS. Conclusion: Bioabsorbable steroid-eluting sinus stents in the FSO can reduce polyp formation, adhesion, and the need for postoperative interventions in FSO of CRSwNP patients and improve the early postoperative outcomes.
Absorbable Implants
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Adult
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China
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Chronic Disease
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Endoscopy
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Female
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Frontal Sinus/surgery*
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Nasal Polyps/complications*
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Paranasal Sinuses
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Rhinitis/complications*
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Stents
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Steroids
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Treatment Outcome
10.Efficacy and safety of Shenyankangfu Tablet, a Chinese patent medicine, for primary glomerulonephritis: A multicenter randomized controlled trial.
Jie WU ; Shu-Wei DUAN ; Hong-Tao YANG ; Yue-Yi DENG ; Wei LI ; Ya-Ni HE ; Zhao-Hui NI ; Yong-Li ZHAN ; Shan LIN ; Zhi-Yong GUO ; Jun ZHU ; Jing-Ai FANG ; Xu-Sheng LIU ; Li-Hua WANG ; Rong WANG ; Nian-Song WANG ; Xiao-Hong CHENG ; Li-Qun HE ; Ping LUO ; Shi-Ren SUN ; Ji-Feng SUN ; Ai-Ping YIN ; Geng-Ru JIANG ; Hong-Yu CHEN ; Wen-Hu LIU ; Hong-Li LIN ; Meng LIANG ; Lu MA ; Ming CHEN ; Li-Qun SONG ; Jian CHEN ; Qing ZHU ; Chang-Ying XING ; Yun LI ; Ji-Ning GAO ; Rong-Shan LI ; Ying LI ; Hao ZHANG ; Ying LU ; Qiao-Ling ZHOU ; Jun-Zhou FU ; Qiang HE ; Guang-Yan CAI ; Xiang-Mei CHEN
Journal of Integrative Medicine 2021;19(2):111-119
BACKGROUND:
Shenyankangfu Tablet (SYKFT) is a Chinese patent medicine that has been used widely to decrease proteinuria and the progression of chronic kidney disease.
OBJECTIVE:
This trial compared the efficacy and safety of SYKFT, for the control of proteinuria in primary glomerulonephritis patients, against the standard drug, losartan potassium.
DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS AND INTERVENTION:
This was a multicenter, double-blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial. Primary glomerulonephritis patients, aged 18-70 years, with blood pressure ≤ 140/90 mmHg, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≥ 45 mL/min per 1.73 m
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:
The primary outcome was change in the 24-hour proteinuria level, after 48 weeks of treatment.
RESULTS:
A total of 735 participants were enrolled. The percent decline of urine protein quantification in the SYKFT group after 48 weeks was 8.78% ± 2.56% (P = 0.006) more than that in the losartan 50 mg group, which was 0.51% ± 2.54% (P = 1.000) less than that in the losartan 100 mg group. Compared with the losartan potassium 50 mg group, the SYKFT plus losartan potassium 50 mg group had a 13.39% ± 2.49% (P < 0.001) greater reduction in urine protein level. Compared with the losartan potassium 100 mg group, the SYKFT plus losartan potassium 100 mg group had a 9.77% ± 2.52% (P = 0.001) greater reduction in urine protein. With a superiority threshold of 15%, neither was statistically significant. eGFR, serum creatinine and serum albumin from the baseline did not change statistically significant. The average change in TCM syndrome score between the patients who took SYKFT (-3.00 [-6.00, -2.00]) and who did not take SYKFT (-2.00 [-5.00, 0]) was statistically significant (P = 0.003). No obvious adverse reactions were observed in any group.
CONCLUSION:
SYKFT decreased the proteinuria and improved the TCM syndrome scores of primary glomerulonephritis patients, with no change in the rate of decrease in the eGFR. SYKFT plus losartan potassium therapy decreased proteinuria more than losartan potassium therapy alone.
TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER
NCT02063100 on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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