1.Advances in the role of lysophosphatidyl-choline acyltransferase 1 in tumors
Xue CHEN ; Tian LUO ; Chaojun WEI
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2024;44(2):256-259
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Lysophosphatidylcholine acyltransferase 1(LPCAT1),a key metabolic enzyme in the phosphatidyl-cho-line metabolism pathway,mediates phosphatidylcholine synthesis through deacylation-reacylation,which leads to alterations in the phospholipids composition of cell membranes and the remodelling of the cellular cytoskeleton.Ly-sophosphatidylcholine acyltransferase 1 has been shown to be highly expressed in gastric,breast and colorectal cancer,and can accelerate the alteration of the phospholipids composition of tumor cell membranes or interact with tumor driver genes,such as epidermal growth factor receptor and cell cycle-related genes.It might promote tumor development by affecting tumor cell proliferation,migration,invasion and resistance to chemotherapy.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
2.Value of Deep Learning Ultrasound Radiomics Nomogram to Assess Invasive Metastasis in Invasive Breast Cancer
Songhua LI ; Chaojun WU ; Dayou WEI ; Shaofeng LI ; Youshi LUO ; Yan LIN ; Linyong WU
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2024;32(8):803-808
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Purpose To explore the value of deep learning ultrasound radiomics nomogram in assessing the biological characteristics of invasive metastases in invasive breast cancer.Materials and Methods A retrospective collection of ultrasound imaging data from 180 pathologically confirmed invasive breast cancer between January 2021 to December 2022 in Maoming People's Hospital was conducted,with pathological reports indicating the status of lymph node metastasis(LNM),lymphovascular space invasion(LVSI)or perineural invasion(PNI),according to the LNM/LVSI/PNI status,the three indexes were divided into the training cohort and the verification cohort by 8∶2.Based on Pyradiomics and ResNet50 deep learning extractor,1 316 radiomic features and 2 048 deep learning features were extracted,respectively.The random forest machine learning algorithm was employed to develop evaluation models,and the model scores were calculated.The deep learning radiomics nomograms were developed based on the radiomic and deep learning model scores.The receiver operating characteristic curve was used to assess the performance of the models.The Delong test was applied to analyze the performance differences between different models.Results In the evaluation of LNM,LVSI and PNI status,the area under the curve of all the nomogram in the cohorts demonstrated moderate or above assessment performance(≥0.73),with accuracies all greater than 0.70.Specifically,in the LNM evaluation,the area under the curve of the training cohort was 0.97,the accuracy was 0.93,the sensitivity was 0.88 and the specificity was 0.96.Through the Delong test,the assessment performance of the nomograms was superior to the radiomics models(LNM,Z=2.04,P=0.04;LVSI,Z=2.80,P=0.01;PNI,Z=3.52,P<0.01),and was superior to or similar to the deep learning models(LNM,Z=4.52,P<0.01;LVSI,Z=1.86,P=0.06;PNI,Z=0.31,P=0.76)in the training cohort.Conclusion The deep learning radiomics nomogram can effectively evaluate the biological characteristics of invasion and metastasis in invasive breast cancer.The nomogram improves the assessment performance by integrating the radiomic and deep learning feature information.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
3.Impact of statistical uncertainty per control point on dose calculation on VMAT for rectum cancer
Weiqiang YE ; Wei ZHANG ; Bo LI ; Chaojun YU ; Zhenzhen WEI ; Shida SU ; Wen QIN ; Dawei ZHANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2024;40(19):2685-2689
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective To investigate the impact of statistical uncertainty per control point(SUpCP)on dose calculation on volumetric modulated arc therapy(VMAT)for rectum cancer,and to analyze the accuracy and efficiency of calculation.Methods 19 patients with rectum cancer undergoing radiotherapy were selected.The initial VMAT plans were generated on Monaco TPS using SUpCP=3,then changed SUpCP in the dose calculation process as follow:10 SUpCPs(1~10)for each patient,and totally190 VMAT dose distributions were obtained.For plan evaluation,Dmax,Dmean,D95%,V50,homogeneity index(HI),conformity index(CI)of the planning target volume(PTV),dissymmetric variations of bladder,small intestine and femoral head,and time calculation(Time)were analyzed.Patient specific quality assurance(PSQA),dose deviation of isocenter(ΔDISO)and passing rate of three-dimensional dose distribution(γ33,γ32,γ22)between calculated and delivered radiation doses were measured.Results AsSUpC increased,Dmax and HI of PTV,Dmax of bladder were increased,but D95%and V50 of PTV,Time,γ32 and γ22 were decreased(P<0.05).Dmax and CI of PTV,Dmean of bladder,Dmax and Dmean of small intestine and femoral head,ΔDISO and γ33 showed no statistical significance(P>0.05).When ΔDISO<1%,gamma passing rate>90%for all VMAT plan.When SUpCP<6,Dmax of PTV<110%of the prescribed dose was obtained;while SUpCP>2,time for dose calculation was less than 5 min.Conclusion For VMAT plan of rectum cancer on Monaco TPS using XVMC algorithm,3%~5%of statistical uncertainty per control point for dose calculation,and 3%2 mm or 2%2 mm gamma criteria for three-dimensional dose verification is recommended.This study provides clinical application basis for precise dose calculation of VMAT plan of rectum cancer.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
4.The Huashan diagnostic criteria and clinical classification of Hirayama disease
Hongli WANG ; Chaojun ZHENG ; Xiang JIN ; Feizhou LYU ; Xiaosheng MA ; Xinlei XIA ; Wei ZHU ; Jianyuan JIANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2019;39(8):458-465
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective To establish Huashan diagnostic criteria and clinical classification system for Hirayama disease.Methods Retrospective analysis 359 cases of puberty onset,upper extremity muscle atrophy as main clinical manifestations,and complete clinical data from September 2007 to August 2018.There were 348 males and 11 females(31.6:1 male and female)in this group.The average age of onset was 16.7±2.2 years,the average age of visits was 19.2±4.5 years,and the average duration of treatment was 29.3±45.4 months.Descriptive study of the clinical manifestations,radiologic and neurophysiological findings of this group of patients,the Huashan clinical diagnostic criteria of Hirayama disease were established by including 100% of the clinical manifestations,imaging and neurophysiological findings.According to the following parameters,the clinical classification system of Hirayama disease was proposed.The parameters specifically included:the muscle atrophy involves the upper limbs,whether the quadriplegia was active or hyperactive,the Babinski sign positive and other pyramidal tract damage,whether it was accompanied by sensory dysfunction such as upper limb numbness,muscle atrophy location,and the progress of clinical symptoms or electrophysiological examination within 6 months.Thirty patients were randomly selected from the above 359 cases.Four orthopedic surgeons who were not involved in the classification system completed the clinical classification within the specified time.The Kappa value was used for the credibility evaluation.Results The Huashan diagnostic criteria of Hirayama disease included clinical manifestations,imaging examinations and neurophysiological examinations.The main diagnostic indicators were:1)occult onset puberty,more common in men;2)localized muscle atrophy and weakness in the upper extremities;3)compared with the cervical neutral MRI,the MRI of cervical flexion showed that spinal cord was significantly shift forward and the anterior spinal cord was narrowed or disappeared.4)MRI T2 weighting of the cervical flexion showed cyst-wall separation behind the spinal cord;5)Neurophysiological examination showed that the affected muscles were neurogenic damage.6)The affected parts are limited to the middle and lower neck segment.At the same time,it was necessary to combine imaging and neurophysiological manifestations to distinguish cervical spondylosis with upper limb muscle atrophy and motor neuron disease.According to the clinical characteristics of different patients,Hirayama disease can be divided into type I-III.Type I:72.1%,one-sided upper limb or one upper limb-based hand inner muscle and forearm muscle atrophy.According to whether progress of symptoms or electrophysiological examination was seen in the past 6 months,type I can be divided into:Ia.stable period.Regular follow-up assessment was recommended.If the disease progressed,to wear a cervical collar was suggested;surgery could be done if necessary;Ib.progression period,it was recommended to use a cervical collar,and regularly evaluate,if patients could not wear cervical collar for long,it was recommended to operate.Type II:14.2%,unilateral upper limb or one upper limb-based hand inner muscle and forearm muscle atrophy with pyramidal tract injury.Surgery was recommended.Type II:13.7%,atypical Hirayama disease,including upper limb proximal muscle atrophy,symmetrical double upper limb muscle atrophy,and sensory disturbances associated with upper limb numbness.Wear a cervical collar,and follow-up and assess closely,and choose surgical treatment if necessary.The credibility evaluation showed that the average Kappa value of the classification was 0.732(0.688-0.834),which is a basic credibility.Conclusion The Huashan diagnostic criteria of Hirayama disease was conducive to the early diagnosis.The clinical classification system of Hirayama disease has good credibility and good clinical intervention guidance value.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
5.Predictive value of dynamic F-wave In surgical treatment of Hirayama disease
Chaojun ZHENG ; Cong NIE ; Xiang JIN ; Hongli WANG ; Wei ZHU ; Xinlei XIA ; Xiaosheng MA ; Feizhou LYU ; Jianyuan JIANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2019;39(8):496-503
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective To investigate the predictive value of dynamic F wave in the treatment of Hirayama disease(HD)after anterior cervical fusion and internal fixation.Methods From February 2014 to January 2016,thirty-six patients with HD were included in this study(age:17.9±2.6 years,height:173.1±6.2 cm,disease duration:20.1±13.1 months;male to female ratio:35:1),and all of these 36 patients underwent anterior cervical autogenous iliac fusion and internal fixation.All of these patients underwent bilateral dynamic F-wave detection(The F-wave was tested on the cervical standard position and at least 30 minutes after cervical flexion)on the median nerve before operation and 3-5 days after operation.The latency and maximum amplitude of M-wave,the persistence of F-wave,the shortest latency of F-wave,the ratio of F/M and the persistence of repeated F-wave were measured.Dynamic F-wave abnormalities were defined when repeated F-wave was only found during neck flexion or the standard-flexion difference of each measurements of F-wave was more than 2 standard deviations from the normal value(the shortest latency of F-wave:0.6±0.5 ms,persistence of F-wave:7.3%±5.7%,the ratio of F/M:1.1±1.0).Furthermore,these patients with HD accepted both bilateral grip strength and hand function score(disabilities of arm,shoulder and hand,DASH)before and 1 year after operation.According to the presence of abnormal dynamic F-wave before operation,patients were divided into abnormal dynamic F-wave group and normal dynamic F-wave group.Fisher exact test was used to compare the percentage of the patient with improved DASH score in both patient groups after operation.Both DASH score and bilateral grip strength were analyzed by paired sample t test before and after operation.Results Before operation,eleven(11/36,30.6%)patients with HD had abnormal dynamic F-wave,and there was no significant difference of age(t=-0.849,P=0.412),duration(t=1.110,P=0.282),DASH scores(t=2.002,P=0.055)and handgrips(more-symptomatic side:t=-0.673,P=0.507;symptomatic side:t=-1.729,P=0.094)between the patients with or without preoperative dynamic F-wave abnormalities.One-year follow-up demonstrated that significantly greater number of the patients presented with reduced DASH scores in the patients with preoperative dynamic F-wave abnormalities(10/11,90.9% vs 12/25,48.0%;P=0.025).Compared with the patients without preoperative dynamic F-wave abnormalities,the patients with preoperative dynamic F-wave abnormalities showed reduced DASH scores after operation(t=2.347,P=0.041).Furthermore,abnormal dynamic F-waves disappeared soon after operation in ten patients(90.9%,10/11)with preoperative dynamic F-wave abnormalities,and DASH scores reduced significantly in these ten patients after operation(4.4±3.8 vs 1.5±0.4,t=3.094,P=0.013),and the DASH score in another patient whose dynamic F wave did not disappear after operation increased significantly one year after operation(preoperative vs.postoperative:6.66 vs 9.87).Conclusion Dynamic F-wave can be used as a preoperative evaluation method for HD to predict the recovery of upper limb function after operation.At the same time,the comparison of dynamic F-wave before and after operation is an effective and immediate method to evaluate the effectiveness of surgical treatment of HD.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
6.Evaluating neurological injury in Hirayama disease using threshold tracking technology
Cong NIE ; Chaojun ZHENG ; Xiaosheng MA ; Xinlei XIA ; Wei ZHU ; Xiang JIN ; Hongli WANG ; Feizhou LYU ; Jianyuan JIANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2019;39(8):510-517
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective To investigate the efficacy of neurological injury in patients with Hirayama disease using threshold tracking technique.Methods This study included 17 patients with Hirayama disease who visited the Department of Orthopaedics of Huashan Hospital from June 2017 to October 2017(patient group,16 males and 1 female,the average age was 18.06±0.50 years,ranging from 16 to 22 years,the average course of disease was 27.2±18.81 months,ranging from 1 to 60 months.Mean-while,a total of 20 healthy volunteers(control group,19 males and 1 female,the average age is 20.05±1.30 years,ranging from 17 to 23 years)were also enrolled in this study.In patient group,the median motor nerve conduction examination,needle EMG examination,and threshold tracking examination were performed on the severe side;while in control group,the median motor nerve conduction examination and threshold tracking examination were performed on either side.We evaluate the changes in peripheral motor nerve conduction of Hirayama disease by comparing CMAP(compound muscle action potential)and median motor nerve conduction velocity evaluate the changes in motor nerve excitability by comparing the rheobase,SDTC(Strength-duration time constant),threshold electrotonus,current-threshold I/V slope,superexcitability,and subexcitability.The upper limb function was assessed by disabilities of arm,shoulder and hand(DASH)score.The differences in threshold tracking parameters between groups were compared by independent t test,and the correlation between SDTC and DASH score was tested by Pearson correlation analysis.Results In the peripheral motor nerve conduction examination,the median nerve CMAP in patients with Hirayama disease was 4.12±1.43 mV in average,which is lower than healthy controls 8.23±1.61 mV(t=-3.8,P<0.01).There was no significant difference in the peripheral motor nerve conduction velocity(t=-0.86,P=0.39).In the threshold tracking examination,SDTC in patients with Hirayama disease was 0.48±0.09 ms,which was prolonged than healthy controls 0.39±0.06 ms(t=3.75,P<0.01).The absolute values of TEh(10-20)and TEh(20-40)decreased significantly(P<0.01),hence,the hyperpolarized part of the threshold-electrotonus curve showed "fanning-in" pattern.The slope of the current-threshold(I/V)curve had a decreasing trend.The hyper-polarized l/V slope in patients with Hirayama disease was 0.27±0.09 in average,which was lower than the healthy controls which was 0.34±0.07(t=-2.73,P=0.01).The DASH score of patients ranged from 0.86 to 19.44,with an average of 6.99±5.79.There was a correlation between SDTC and DASH score,R2=0.36,which met the F test(P=0.01).Conclusion Threshold tracking technique can be adapted in evaluating nerve injury in Hirayama disease to determine the degree of injury and potential pathogenesis.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
7.Anatomical study of plate invention for acetabular anterior column and baffle plate for acetabular quadrilateral body
Huiwen CHEN ; Zhengzhen ZHOU ; Chaojun WANG ; Rui ZUO ; Chunyun GUO ; Feng HUANG ; Yingdong FENG ; Bo WEI ; Zhen KONG ; Siling CHANG ; Yongjian SUN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2017;21(11):1712-1717
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			BACKGROUND: It remains poorly understood whether anterior column quadrilateral wing plate exists to solve intraoperative multiple plastic and quadrilateral in vivo shift for treating acetabular anterior column and acetabular quadrilateral body fractures.OBJECTIVE: To figure out the promising application on measurement of anatomical character parameters when designing acetabular anterior column and acetabular quadrilateral body using Mimics software. METHODS: 60 pelvic CT scan data were collected and three-dimensionally reconstructed by Mimics software. The following anatomical character parameters were measured, including the angle between plane of arcuate line of true pelvis and plane of quadrilateral surface, the four boundary lines of quadrilateral body, and the thickness of substance of bone in quadrilateral region. The projection curve on quadrilateral surface of acetabular margin and dangerous zone for screw placement were both drew. Above all, the study attempted to find out the proper safe entry point of quadrilateral screw and to measure their leaning inside angles.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) The angle between plane of arcuate line of true pelvis and plane of quadrilateral surface was not significantly different between males and females. (2) The minimum thickness of quadrilateral body in males was larger than that in females. (3) The maximum leaning angle flapper plate screw P1 and P2 for quadrilateral body was significantly smaller in males than in females, but that of screw P3 was not significantly different between males and females. (4) The application of Mimics software made it easier, more intuitive and more practical for the design or development of new plate for acetabular anterior column and acetabular quadrilateral body. The common points and difference between acetabular anterior column and acetabular quadrilateral body could be specifically described by the new anatomical character parameters, which are defined by bone surface features of pelvis.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
8.Leflunomide combined with medium/low dose corticosteroids vs full dose of corticosteroids in treatment of IgA nephropathy
Lulin MIN ; Minfang ZHANG ; Xiajing CHE ; Shan MOU ; Liou CAO ; Qin WANG ; Huili DAI ; Wei FANG ; Leyi GU ; Mingli ZHU ; Ling WANG ; Zanzhe YU ; Wenyan ZHOU ; Chaojun QI ; Jiaqi QIAN ; Zhaohui NI
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2016;32(10):721-727
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective To compare the efficacy and safety of leflunomide (LEF) combined with medium/low dose corticosteroids and full dose of corticosteroids in the treatment of IgA nephropathy. Method Primary IgAN patients diagnosed by renal biopsy with 18?65 years old and eGFR≥30 ml·min?1·(1.73 m2)?1 and proteinuria>0.5 g/24 h were enrolled in a prospective controlled clinical study. They were randomly divided into leflunomide combined with medium/low dose corticosteroids (LEF group) and corticosteroids alone (steroid group). The primary outcomes were (1) end stage renal disease or dialysis (2) 50% increase in serum creatinine above the baseline. Secondary outcome was the remission of proteinuria. Results Ninety patients completed the follow?up. The 24?hour proteinuria at baseline were 2.00(1.10, 2.88) g and 1.87(1.13 ,3.08) g in LEF group and steroid group respectively. Compared with baseline, it was significantly decreased in both groups at 6 months [0.30(0.11, 0.93) g, 0.30(0.14, 1.33) g] and 12 months [0.30(0.09, 0.82) g, 0.32(0.14, 0.66) g], (P<0.05). Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) at baseline, 6 months and 12 months were (80.39 ± 28.56), (87.12±28.70) and (88.20±30.26) ml·min-1·(1.73 m2)-1. It was decreased in steroid group (P<0.05), while no significant difference was detected in LEF group[baseline (87.63 ± 27.35), 6 months (86.91 ± 32.45), 12 months (90.06 ± 30.00) ml·min-1·(1.73 m2)-1, P>0.05]. At 6 and 12 months, there was no significant difference in terms of 24?hour proteinuria, serum creatinine and eGFR (CKD?EPI) between groups (P>0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in adverse events between groups during the treatment (9/40 cases in LEF group and 11/50 cases in steroid group, P>0.05). The average follow?up was 79 months, and there was no difference in the renal prognosis between the two groups. Multivariate Cox regression analysis revealed that serum creatinine at baseline and renal interstitial inflammatory cell infiltration predicted the risk of the progress of IgA nephropathy. Conclusion Leflunomide plus medium/low dose corticosteroids has a similar effect as full dose of corticosteroids in IgA nephropathy and does not increase the risk for adverse events during the treatment.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
9.Investigation on related factors of CD 34+ cells in peripheral blood mobilization effect by G-SCF stimulation
Li WEI ; Wei WU ; Lanjuan LI ; Chaojun WANG
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2015;(7):870-871,874
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective To investigate the influence factors of peripheral blood hematopoietic stem cell of healthy donor by granu‐locyte colony‐stimulating‐factors(G‐CSF) mobilization .Methods G‐CSF was subcutaneously injected in 24 cases of healthy donor for mobilizing hematopoietic stem cells .The T lymphocyte subgroup and blood routine data were detected .Results After G‐CSF stimulation ,peripheral blood CD3+ (% ) ,CD3+CD4+ (% ) ,white blood cell (WBC) count and platelet were significantly increased (P<0 .05) .And nucleated cells density of bone ,percentage of CD34+ cells on mobilized 4 ,5 ,6 d had no obvious difference .The correlation analysis showed that gender ,age and weight were negatively correlated with CD 34+cells percentage (P<0 .05) and pos‐itively correlated with WBC count (P<0 .01) .Conclusion Male donor is superior to female donor within a certain range ,the smal‐ler age ,the lighter weight ,the higher WBC count ,the higher the percentage of CD34+ cells in peripheral blood hematopoietic stem cells after G‐CSF mobilization .
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
10.Investigation of group A human rotavirus infection situation in 2 378 infantile and young children cases of diarrhea
Fang WANG ; Chaojun WEI ; Xiumei YUAN
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2015;(5):629-630
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective To investigate the infection situation of group A human rotavirus(HRV)among the infants and young children with diarrhea in Lanzhou city,and to observe the relation between genders and age with the viral positive rate.Methods 2 378 samples of feces in the infants and young children with diarrhea were collected in this hospital from January to December 2013.The group A HRV antigen in samples was detected by using the immunochromatographic sandwich method.The positive rates of group A HRV infection in different months were analyzed and compared with the bacterial diarrhea;the viral positive rates in different genders and ages were analyzed.Results Among 2 378 detected feces samples,the average positive rate of group A HRV was 24.1% and the highest was 39.8% during the months from October to December;the average positive rate of bacterial diarrhea was 28.2% and the highest was 38.2% during the months from July to September.The positive rate of group A HRV was 25.5% in male children patients and 22.6% in female children patients,but the difference was not statistically significant (P >0. 05).The differences in the positive rates of group A HRV among different ages had statistical significance (P <0.05).The average positive rate was highest(29.0%)in children patients aged less than 2 years old,followed by the children patients aged 2 - <4 years old,which was 21.6%.Conclusion The group A HRV has the higher infection positive rate in winter and early spring,which mainly focuses on the children patients aged less than 2 years old.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
            
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