1.The mRNA vaccines: A new era for the individualized treatment of pancreatic cancer
Xinjing WANG ; Wei WANG ; Baiyong SHEN
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(4):619-624
Pancreatic cancer is currently recognized as one of the most malignant solid tumors, with a 5-year survival rate of 13% over a long period of time, and 80% of the patients have lost the opportunity for surgery at the time of confirmed diagnosis. In addition, the efficacy of conventional radiochemotherapy and targeted therapy is limited by high tumor heterogeneity and the complex immunosuppressive microenvironment. In recent years, mRNA vaccines have become a new focus of tumor immunotherapy due to their unique technical advantages. Based on non-integrating mRNA templates, mRNA vaccines enable precise encoding of tumor neoantigens, which are efficiently expressed in the host and can induce multifaceted immune responses. As for pancreatic cancer, current studies mainly focus on the development and optimization of tumor-associated antigen vaccines and tumor-specific antigen vaccines, as well as next-generation sequencing-guided neoantigen epitope optimization, innovative targeted delivery systems, and artificial intelligence-powered predictive models for immune response, thereby promoting the application of mRNA vaccines in the precise treatment of pancreatic cancer. Further studies should make breakthroughs in the targeted blockade of critical immunosuppressive molecules within the tumor microenvironment, the precise identification of tumor-specific antigenic epitopes, and the development of highly efficient vaccines, so as to bring new hopes for patients with pancreatic cancer.
2.Effect of Bazi Bushen Capsules on Delaying Aging Process of Naturally Aging Mice Based on Immune-inflammation-aging
Yahui SONG ; Kun MA ; Yaping ZHANG ; Dandong WANG ; Xinjing MAO ; Shaolan ZHANG ; Cong WEI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(9):146-155
ObjectiveTo study the effect of Bazi Bushen capsules on delaying the aging process of naturally aging mice and its mechanism. MethodThe mice were randomly divided into four groups according to their body weight, namely, aging group, low-dose Bazi Bushen capsules group (1 g·kg-1), high-dose Bazi Bushen capsules group (2 g·kg-1), and rapamycin group (0.002 g·kg-1). The debilitating signs were detected by behavioral tests and the weakness index was measured. The percentages of spleen T and B lymphocytes, effector T cells (TE), memory T cells (TM), naive T cells (TN), helper T cells (Th), cytotoxic T cells (Tc) ,Th1 cells, Th2 cells, and regulatory T cells (Treg) were determined by flow cytometry. Cell proliferation and the cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay was used to detect the proliferation of lymphocytes in mice. The hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used to observe the histopathological changes in the mouse spleen. The expression of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 2A (p16) and cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1A (p21) was detected by immunohistochemistry (IHC). The mRNA expression of senescence-related proteins p16 and p21 was determined by real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR), and the inflammatory cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interferon-γ (IFN-γ), interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-2, IL-4, IL-10, and IL-12 p70, in peripheral blood of mice were detected by Luminex. ResultAs compared with the aging group, mice in the Bazi Bushen capsules and rapamycin groups showed significantly improved debilitating signs and reduced weakness index scores (P<0.05, P<0.01), increased proportions of T cells, TN cells, Tc cells, Th2 cells, and Treg cells in the spleen, decreased proportions of TE cells, TM cells, Th cells, Th1 cells (P<0.05, P<0.01), and increased proliferation of splenic lymphocytes (P<0.05, P<0.01). In the Bazi Bushen capsules and rapamycin groups, clear structure of the red and white marrow marginal zone was observed in the spleen of mice, the area of the white marrow was increased, and the area of the red marrow was correspondingly decreased. The protein and mRNA expression of aging-related proteins p16 and p21 in the spleen was decreased (P<0.01), the levels of serum pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β, IL-2, IL-12 p70, IFN-γ, and TNF-α levels were decreased, and the levels of IL-4 and IL-10 were increased (P<0.05, P<0.01) in the Bazi Bushen capsules and rapamycin groups as compared with the aging group. ConclusionBazi Bushen capsules have the effect of regulating the debilitating signs of natural aging mice, regulating the immune homeostasis and inflammation level of the body, and reducing cell aging.
3. The impact of male circumcision on the natural history of genital HPV infection: a prospective cohort study
Feixue WEI ; Meng GUO ; Xinjing MA ; Yue HUANG ; Ya ZHENG ; Lin WANG ; Yan SUN ; Sijie ZHUANG ; Kai YIN ; Yingying SU ; Shoujie HUANG ; Mingqiang LI ; Ting WU ; Jun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2018;52(5):486-492
Objective:
To analyze the correlation between circumcision and incidence and clearance of male genital HPV infection.
Methods:
From May to July 2014, 18-55 year old men who had sexual behavior history were recruited from the general population in Liuzhou, Guangxi to set up a cohort. Totally, 113 circumcised and 560 uncircumcised men were enrolled and interviewed using a questionnaire (including information on demographic characteristics and sexual behaviors), then they were followed-up with 6-month interval for 2 times. On each visit, specimens of male external genitalia were collected and genotyped for HPV DNA. The differences of incidence and clearance of genital HPV infections between circumcised and uncircumcised men were analyzed by Log-rank test. Cox regression was used to analyze the relationship between circumcision and incidence and clearance of HPV infection.
Results:
The median age (
4. Seroepidemiologic study of hepatitis E virus infection in pregnant women in Xiamen
Wei ZHUO ; Xinjing MA ; Chunlei ZHU ; Taichun CHEN ; Chunying LI ; Jianjun NIU ; Yue HUANG ; Shoujie HUANG ; Zizheng ZHENG ; Ting WU
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2017;31(4):315-319
Objective:
To investigate the seroprevalence and epidemiological characteristics of hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection in pregnant women in Xiamen.
Methods:
Sera samples of 910 pregnant women were collected from September 2014 to June 2015 in Xiamen Huli District Maternity and Child Care Hospital. Those who intended to give birth in target hospital were included in a subgroup which was asked to collect the second serum sample. All samples were tested for anti-HEV IgM and IgG antibody by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). HEV RNA was tested by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) for the positive samples of anti-HEV IgM antibody, meanwhile, the quantitative detections for anti-HEV IgG were conducted in specimens positive for anti-HEV IgG.
Results:
Of the 910 pregnant women, 8 (0.88%, 95%
5.Effects of FMEA nursing model on relapse of cerebral hemorrhage and psychosocial adaptability in patients with hypertension
Jiehui WENG ; Wei WANG ; Xinjing LIU ; Wenying HE
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2017;23(8):1076-1078
Objective To explore the effects of failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) nursing model on relapse of cerebral hemorrhage and psychosocial adaptability in patients with hypertension. Methods 110 patients with both hypertension and cerebral hemorrhage who were hospitalized in No.2 hospital of Hebei medical university from March 2014 to March 2015 were selected into the study. An FMEA panel was established. The participants were investigated based on FMEA model to explore the underlying failure mode and intervention strategies. Comparing the risk priority number (RPN) and psychosocial adaptability before and after the intervention.Results After the intervention,RPNs for diet,medication,and exercise significantly reduced and the score for psychosocial adaptability highly improved (P<0.05).Conclusions FMEA can effectively reduce patients' relapse of cerebral hemorrhage and improve their psychosocial adaptability.
6.Advances in epidemiological researches of Herpes zoster
Xinjing MA ; Feixue WEI ; Yingying SU ; Shoujie HUANG ; Ting WU
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2016;36(12):948-953
Herpes zoster ( HZ, also known as shingles) , caused by reactivation of latent varicella zoster virus ( VZV) , is a viral disease characterized by a painful skin rash with blisters involving a limited area. Elderly individuals older than fifty years of age are at increased risk of contracting HZ. In China, HZ becomes a significant health burden along with population aging. The virological characteristics, clinical di-agnosis, epidemiological characteristics of HZ are summarized in this review. Moreover, the burden of HZ, risk factors as well as the prevention and control of HZ are also discussed.
7.The safety and efficiency of the Blumgart anastomosis in pancreaticojejunostomy after pancreaticoduodenectomy
Xinjing ZHANG ; Wei ZHANG ; Ti ZHANG ; Yunlong CUI ; Huikai LI ; Tianqiang SONG ; Qiang LI
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2013;19(11):831-835
Objective To evaluate the impact of the Blumgart anastomosis in pancreaticojejunostomy on the incidence of postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) after pancreaticoduodeneetomy (PD),and to study its safety and efficacy.Methods A total of 205 patients who underwent PD between January 2011 and February 2013 were retrospectively studied.The patients were divided into three groups depending on the pancreaticoenteric reconstruction:the Blumgart anastomosis group (n=37),the duct-to-mucosa anastomosis group (n =39) and the traditional invagination group (n=129).Postoperative morbidity were analyzed.Results The incidences of POPF after the Blumgart anastomosis (8.1%) was significantly lower than the duct-to-mucosa anastomosis group (23.1% ; P=0.037) and the traditional invagination anastomosis group (30.2% ; P=0.012).Multivariate analysis revealed soft pancreatic texture,pancreatic duct diameter <3 mm and non-Blumgart anastomosis were independent risk factors of POPF.On subgroup analysis,the Blumgart anastomosis was superior to the duct-to-mucosa anastomosis in patients with pancreatic duct diameter < 3 mm (P=0.038),and showed advantages over the traditional invagination anastomosis in patients with soft pancreatic texture (P =0.001),as well as in patients with pancreatic duct diameter < 3 mm (P=0.011).Conclusions The Blumgart anastomosis is a safe technique,and it could significantly reduced the rate of POPF.It should be routinely used for pancreatoenteric reconstruction after PD.
8.Effects of remifentanil on NF-Bκ activity in a rabbit model of myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury
Wei WANG ; Xinyuan YANG ; Xinjing ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2010;30(11):1364-1366
Objective To investigate the effects of remifentanil on NF-κB activity in a rabbit model of myocardial ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury. Methods Fifty New Zealand white rabbits were randomly divided into 5 groups (n = 10 each): sham operation group (group S); group I/R; low dose of remifentanil group (group L); median dose of remifentanil group (group M); high dose of remifentanil group (group H). In group I/R, L,M and H, myocardial I/R was produced by occlusion of left anterior descending artery for 30 min followed by 120 min reperfusion.In group S and I/R,10 min before ischemia,normal saline was infused at 5 ml·l·h-1 via the external jugular vein until the end of 120 min reperfusion. In group L, M and H, remifentanil was infused at 1, 5 and 10ug·kg·min-1 respectively 10 min before ischemia until the end of 120 min reperfusion,and the other procedures were the same as those in group I/R. The myocardial tissues were taken at the end of 120 min reperfusion for determination of NF-κB expression which was used to reflect the activity of NF-κB and microscopic examination. Results The activity of NF-κB was significantly higher in group I/R, L, M and H than in group S. The activity of NF-κB was gradually decreased with the increase in the dose of remifentanil in group L, M and H compared with group I/R. The microscopic examination showed that remifentanil significantly attenuated I/R-induced injury in a dose-dependent manner. Conclusion Infusion of remifentanil reduces myocardial I/R injury through decreasing the activity of NF-κB in a doee-dependent manner.
9.Diagnosis and treatment of porcupine-like ichthyosis: a case report
Xibao ZHANG ; Xuemei LI ; Jianfang SUN ; Yuqing HE ; Xin TIAN ; Quan LUO ; Xiao XU ; Changxing LI ; Xin ZHOU ; Wei LI ; Li CUI ; Gengyun TANG ; Xinjing GAO
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2010;43(11):801-804
A 10-year-old boy presented with a 3-year history of erythematous flat keratotic papules and brown-yellow, nail-like prominent keratotic plaques all over the body surface. Dermatological examination showed verrucous or nail-like prominence over multiple erythematous keratotic plaques on the head, face,trunk and limbs. The lesions, most of which confluenced, were covered with brown-yellow and greasy crusts,and gave a porcupine-like appearance. Skin biopsy of lesions from the back revealed epidermal hyperkeratosis,focal columnar parakeratosis, acanthosis, few acantholytic and dyskeratotic cells in stratum corneum, irregular upward proliferation of dermal papilla cells, and a superficial perivascular lymphocytic infiltration. A diagnosis of ichthyosis hystrix was established based on the histopathological findings. The boy was treated with oral acitretin and topical 0.1% acitretin cream for 8 years. The initial and maximum dose of oral acitretin was 0.5 mg·kg-1·d-1 and 1 mg·kg-1·d-1, respectively. Liver and kidney function, body height and weight were examined during the treatment, and no side effect was observed except for skin xerosis.
10.The cell-mediated immune reaction in the cutaneous lesions of the muriue chromoblastomycosis
Hong WANG ; Xinjing WEI ; Qing JIA ; Yongnian SHEN ; Guixia Lü ; Weida LIU
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2010;30(8):704-709
Objective To evaluate the cell-mediated immune tissue reactions of mice model of chromoblastomycosis. Methods First we developed a murine model of chromoblastomycosis subcutaneous infection with F. pedrosoi inoculated into the footpads using immunocompetent and immunocompromised mice immuned by CTX, and then by immunohistochemistry methods analyzed the expression of cytokines IL-4, IL-10, TNF-α and IFN-γ at the seventh and thirtieth day, the expression of these cytokines at the same time in the healthy mice footpads were used as control. Results In the immunocompetent mice, The expression of IL-4, IL-10 and TNF-α was significantly higher when compared with healthy control at the seventh day,showing an up-regulation pattern of Th2 and Th1 type cellular immune functions with a predominance of the Th2 response. At the 30th day, the expression of IL-10 was significantly lower when compared with the 7th day and no difference with healthy controls, while IFN-γand TNF-α were gradually increased, the T cellmediated immune drives to Th1 response from Th2. In the immunocompromised mice, the expression of IL4 and IL-10 were significantly higher, meanwhile IFN-γwas lower than those in immunocompetent or healty mice, the levels of TNF-α was not significantly different fiom healty control at the 7th day, it showed that Th2 response was more increased with the Th1 responses was significantly inhibited in the early immune reactions. At the 30th day, the Th1 type cytokines IFN-γ and TNF-α were highly significantly higher than early stage but still lower than immunocompetent levels, the level of Th2 type cytokine IL-10 rradually decreased although it was still above the other two rroups. Conclusion In different immune state, there was an immune defence translation from the predominance of Th2 type cellular immunity to Th1 type in the process of murine model of chromoblastomycosis. Thl type cytokines which favors resistance to fungal disease, played a major role at controlling the development of chromoblastomycosis.

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