1.Efficacy and safety of Omalizumab for the treatment of pediatric allergic asthma: a retrospective multicenter real-world study in China
Li XIANG ; Baoping XU ; Huijie HUANG ; Mian WEI ; Dehui CHEN ; Yingying ZHAI ; Yingju ZHANG ; Dan LIANG ; Chunhui HE ; Wei HOU ; Yang ZHANG ; Zhimin CHEN ; Jingling LIU ; Changshan LIU ; Xueyan WANG ; Shan HUA ; Ning ZHANG ; Ming LI ; Quan ZHANG ; Leping YE ; Wei DING ; Wei ZHOU ; Ling LIU ; Ling WANG ; Yingyu QUAN ; Yanping CHEN ; Yanni MENG ; Qiusheng GE ; Qi ZHANG ; Jie CHEN ; Guilan WANG ; Dongming HUANG ; Yong YIN ; Mingyu TANG ; Kunling SHEN
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2023;38(1):64-71
Objective:To assess the clinical effectiveness and safety of Omalizumab for treating pediatric allergic asthma in real world in China.Methods:The clinical data of children aged 6 to 11 years with allergic asthma who received Omalizumab treatment in 17 hospitals in China between July 6, 2018 and September 30, 2020 were retrospectively analyzed.Such information as the demographic characteristics, allergic history, family history, total immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels, specific IgE levels, skin prick test, exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) levels, eosinophil (EOS) counts, and comorbidities at baseline were collected.Descriptive analysis of the Omalizumab treatment mode was made, and the difference in the first dose, injection frequency and course of treatment between the Omalizumab treatment mode and the mode recommended in the instruction was investigated.Global Evaluation of Treatment Effectiveness (GETE) analysis was made after Omalizumab treatment.The moderate-to-severe asthma exacerbation rate, inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) dose, lung functions were compared before and after Omalizumab treatment.Changes in the Childhood Asthma Control Test (C-ACT) and Pediatric Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (PAQLQ) results from baseline to 4, 8, 12, 16, 24, and 52 weeks after Omalizumab treatment were studied.The commodity improvement was assessed.The adverse event (AE) and serious adverse event (SAE) were analyzed for the evaluation of Omalizumab treatment safety.The difference in the annual rate of moderate-to-severe asthma exacerbation and ICS reduction was investigated by using t test.The significance level was set to 0.05.Other parameters were all subject to descriptive analysis.A total of 200 allergic asthma patients were enrolled, including 75.5% ( n=151) males and 24.5% ( n=49) females.The patients aged (8.20±1.81) years. Results:The median total IgE level of the 200 patients was 513.5 (24.4-11 600.0) IU/mL.Their median treatment time with Omalizumab was 112 (1-666) days.Their first dose of Omalizumab was 300 (150-600) mg.Of the 200 cases, 114 cases (57.0%) followed the first Omalizumab dosage recommended in the instruction.After 4-6 months of Omalizumab treatment, 88.5% of the patients enrolled ( n=117) responded to Omalizumab.After 4 weeks of treatment with Omalizumab, asthma was well-controlled, with an increased C-ACT score [from (22.70±3.70) points to (18.90±3.74) points at baseline]. Four-six months after Omalizumab administration, the annual rate of moderate-to-severe asthma exacerbation had a reduction of (2.00±5.68) per patient year( t=4.702 5, P<0.001), the median ICS daily dose was lowered [0 (0-240) μg vs. 160 (50-4 000) μg at baseline] ( P<0.001), the PAQLQ score was improved [(154.90±8.57) points vs. (122.80±27.15) points at baseline], and the forced expiratory volume in one second % predicted (FEV 1%pred) was increased [(92.80±10.50)% vs. (89.70±18.17)% at baseline]. In patients with available evaluations for comorbidities, including allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis or eczema, urticaria, allergic conjunctivitis and sinusitis, 92.8%-100.0% showed improved symptoms.A total of 124 AE were reported in 58 (29.0%) of the 200 patients, and the annual incidence was 0(0-15.1) per patient year.In 53 patients who suffered AE, 44 patients (83.0%) and 9 patients (17.0%) reported mild and moderate AE, respectively.No severe AE were observed in patients.The annual incidence of SAE was 0(0-1.9) per patient year.Most common drug-related AE were abdominal pain (2 patients, 1.0%) and fever (2 patients, 1.0%). No patient withdrew Omalizumab due to AE. Conclusions:Omalizumab shows good effectiveness and safety for the treatment of asthma in children.It can reduce the moderate-to-severe asthma exacerbation rate, reduce the ICS dose, improve asthma control levels, and improve lung functions and quality of life of patients.
2.A case report of pelvic aggressive angiomyxoma
Kai DENG ; Meng YANG ; Lin ZHANG ; Fang YANG ; Qinrong PING ; Xiaofang BI ; Jun TAN ; Yunqiang SHI ; Yingbao WANG ; Rui GONG ; Chunhui WANG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2023;44(11):871-872
Aggressive angiomyxoma (AAM) is a rare clinical entity. A case of AAM was reported in this paper. The patient presented with severe hydronephrosis of the left kidney and was diagnosed with a pelvic mass compressing the ureter. The patient underwent laparoscopic resection of the pelvic mass. The postoperative pathology and immunohistochemistry confirmed the diagnosis of AAM. The patient had no recurrence and metastasis after 9 months of follow-up.
3.Metagenomic next-generation sequencing of plasma for the identification of bloodstream infectious pathogens in severe aplastic anemia
Yuan LI ; Youzhen XIONG ; Huihui FAN ; Liping JING ; Jianping LI ; Qingsong LIN ; Chunhui XU ; Ying LI ; Lei YE ; Meng JIAO ; Yang YANG ; Yang LI ; Wenrui YANG ; Guangxin PENG ; Kang ZHOU ; Xin ZHAO ; Li ZHANG ; Fengkui ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2023;44(3):236-241
Objective:To analyze the diagnostic value of cell-free plasma metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) pathogen identification for severe aplastic anemia (SAA) bloodstream infection.Methods:From February 2021 to February 2022, mNGS and conventional detection methods (blood culture, etc.) were used to detect 33 samples from 29 consecutive AA patients admitted to the Anemia Diagnosis and Treatment Center of the Hematology Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences to assess the diagnostic consistency of mNGS and conventional detection, as well as the impact on clinical treatment benefits and clinical accuracy.Results:①Among the 33 samples evaluated by mNGS and conventional detection methods, 25 cases (75.76%) carried potential pathogenic microorganisms. A total of 72 pathogenic microorganisms were identified from all cases, of which 65 (90.28%) were detected only by mNGS. ②All 33 cases were evaluated for diagnostic consistency, of which 2 cases (6.06%) were Composite, 18 cases (54.55%) were mNGS only, 2 cases (6.06%) were Conventional method only, 1 case (3.03%) was both common compliances (mNGS/Conventional testing) , and 10 cases (30.3%) were completely non-conforming (None) . ③All 33 cases were evaluated for clinical treatment benefit. Among them, 8 cases (24.24%) received Initiation of targeted treatment, 1 case (3.03%) received Treatment de-escalation, 13 cases (39.39%) received Confirmation, and the remaining 11 cases (33.33%) received No clinical benefit. ④ The sensitivity of 80.77%, specificity of 70.00%, positive predictive value of 63.64%, negative predictive value of 84.85%, positive likelihood ratio of 2.692, and negative likelihood ratio of 0.275 distinguished mNGS from conventional detection methods (21/12 vs 5/28, P<0.001) . Conclusion:mNGS can not only contribute to accurately diagnosing bloodstream infection in patients with aplastic anemia, but can also help to guide accurate anti-infection treatment, and the clinical accuracy is high.
4.Molecular Characteristics and Potent Immunomodulatory Activity of Fasciola hepatica Cystatin
Kai ZHANG ; Yucheng LIU ; Guowu ZHANG ; Xifeng WANG ; Zhiyuan LI ; Yunxia SHANG ; Chengcheng NING ; Chunhui JI ; Xuepeng CAI ; Xianzhu XIA ; Jun QIAO ; Qingling MENG
The Korean Journal of Parasitology 2022;60(2):117-126
Cystatin, a cysteine protease inhibitor found in many parasites, plays important roles in immune evasion. This study analyzed the molecular characteristics of a cystatin from Fasciola hepatica (FhCystatin) and expressed recombinant FhCystatin (rFhcystatin) to investigate the immune modulatory effects on lipopolysaccharide-induced proliferation, migration, cytokine secretion, nitric oxide (NO) production, and apoptosis in mouse macrophages. The FhCystatin gene encoded 116 amino acids and contained a conserved cystatin-like domain. rFhCystatin significantly inhibited the activity of cathepsin B. rFhCystatin bound to the surface of mouse RAW264.7 cells, significantly inhibited cell proliferation and promoted apoptosis. Moreover, rFhCystatin inhibited the expression of cellular nitric oxide, interleukin-6, and tumor necrosis factor-α, and promoted the expression of transforming growth factor-β and interleukin-10. These results showed that FhCystatin played an important role in regulating the activity of mouse macrophages. Our findings provide new insights into mechanisms underlying the immune evasion and contribute to the exploration of potential targets for the development of new drug to control F. hepatica infection.
5.Effect of Shengjiang Tonglong Prescription Hollow Suppository on Rats with Prostatic Hyperplasia Based on PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway
Huangjin HU ; Lijuan LEI ; Peng ZHAO ; Jingyi ZHENG ; Ni YANG ; Chunhui MENG ; Ruoya MENG ; Heng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(19):89-96
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of Shengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository on rats with prostate hyperplasia, and the effect of the proteins related to phosphoinositide 3-kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/Akt) signaling pathway in the prostate, thus exploring the mechanism of Shengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository in the treatment of rats with prostate hyperplasia. MethodTen SD male rats were randomly selected from 60 SD male rats to form a sham operation control group, and the rest rats were subcutaneously injected with testosterone propionate for 4 consecutive weeks after castration to induce the rat model of prostatic hyperplasia. According to the random number table method, the 50 rats were randomly divided into a model group, a finasteride group (0.45 mg·kg-1), and three high, middle, and low-dose Shengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository groups (3.98, 1.99, 0.99 g·kg-1), with ten rats in each group. After castration for 7 d, the sham operation control group and the model group used the blank hollow suppositories, and the finasteride group and the Shengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository groups used the corresponding hollow suppositories. The drugs were given to the rats by anal plugs continuously for 28 d. The rats were then killed, and the prostate tissues were separated and weighed to observe the effects of drugs on the prostate index of rats in each group. The hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used for the pathological observation of the prostate tissues. The level of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Western blot was used to detect the expression levels of PI3K/Akt signaling pathway protein, B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), cysteine aspartate-specific protease-3 (Caspase-3), Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax), and αB-crystallin (CRYAB) protein in the prostate tissues. ResultAs compared with the sham operation control group, the protein expression levels of prostate index, DHT level, CRYAB, Bcl-2, PI3K, and Akt in the model group were increased, and the protein expression levels of Caspase-3 and Bax were decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). As compared with the model group, the prostate index in the high-dose Shengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository group was decreased (P<0.05), and the level of DHT and the protein expression levels of CRYAB, Bcl-2, PI3K, and Akt in the prostate of the Shengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository groups were decreased, and the protein expression levels of Caspase-3 and Bax were increased (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionShengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository decreases the expression of CRYAB protein, negatively regulates the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, down-regulates the level of DHT and the protein expression levels of Bcl-2, PI3K, and Akt, and up-regulates the protein expression levels of Caspase-3 and Bax, thereby inhibiting cell proliferation and promoting cell apoptosis, which plays a therapeutic role in the benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). The high-dose Shengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository significantly improves prostatic hyperplasia in rats.
6.Effect of Shengjiang Tonglong Prescription Hollow Suppository on Rats with Prostatic Hyperplasia Based on PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway
Huangjin HU ; Lijuan LEI ; Peng ZHAO ; Jingyi ZHENG ; Ni YANG ; Chunhui MENG ; Ruoya MENG ; Heng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(19):89-96
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of Shengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository on rats with prostate hyperplasia, and the effect of the proteins related to phosphoinositide 3-kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/Akt) signaling pathway in the prostate, thus exploring the mechanism of Shengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository in the treatment of rats with prostate hyperplasia. MethodTen SD male rats were randomly selected from 60 SD male rats to form a sham operation control group, and the rest rats were subcutaneously injected with testosterone propionate for 4 consecutive weeks after castration to induce the rat model of prostatic hyperplasia. According to the random number table method, the 50 rats were randomly divided into a model group, a finasteride group (0.45 mg·kg-1), and three high, middle, and low-dose Shengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository groups (3.98, 1.99, 0.99 g·kg-1), with ten rats in each group. After castration for 7 d, the sham operation control group and the model group used the blank hollow suppositories, and the finasteride group and the Shengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository groups used the corresponding hollow suppositories. The drugs were given to the rats by anal plugs continuously for 28 d. The rats were then killed, and the prostate tissues were separated and weighed to observe the effects of drugs on the prostate index of rats in each group. The hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used for the pathological observation of the prostate tissues. The level of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Western blot was used to detect the expression levels of PI3K/Akt signaling pathway protein, B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), cysteine aspartate-specific protease-3 (Caspase-3), Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax), and αB-crystallin (CRYAB) protein in the prostate tissues. ResultAs compared with the sham operation control group, the protein expression levels of prostate index, DHT level, CRYAB, Bcl-2, PI3K, and Akt in the model group were increased, and the protein expression levels of Caspase-3 and Bax were decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). As compared with the model group, the prostate index in the high-dose Shengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository group was decreased (P<0.05), and the level of DHT and the protein expression levels of CRYAB, Bcl-2, PI3K, and Akt in the prostate of the Shengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository groups were decreased, and the protein expression levels of Caspase-3 and Bax were increased (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionShengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository decreases the expression of CRYAB protein, negatively regulates the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, down-regulates the level of DHT and the protein expression levels of Bcl-2, PI3K, and Akt, and up-regulates the protein expression levels of Caspase-3 and Bax, thereby inhibiting cell proliferation and promoting cell apoptosis, which plays a therapeutic role in the benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). The high-dose Shengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository significantly improves prostatic hyperplasia in rats.
7.Effects of Dexmedetomidine on Regional Cerebral Oxygen Saturation and Cerebral Function in Patients underwent Intracranial Aneurysm Embolization
Huajuan LEI ; Yongjie TENG ; Qi ZHOU ; Meng CHEN ; Chunhui LI ; Jinjing HE ; Xinyu XIAO ; Cun MA ; Boyan LIU
China Pharmacy 2021;32(7):865-869
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of dexmedetomidine on regional cerebral oxygen saturation and cerebral function in patients undergoing intracranial aneurysm embolization. METHODS :Totally 44 patients undergoing intracranial aneurysm embolization in the First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of TCM during Jun. 2017-Aug. 2019 were collected and randomly divided into group D (22 cases)and group C (22 cases). Ten minutes before anesthesia induction ,group D was given intravenous injection of Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride injection 1 μg/kg;group C was given buffered normal saline 20 μL. Both groups were induced with Propofol emulsion injection+Midazolam injection+Fentanyl citrate injection+Cisatracurium besylate for injection. During the operation ,group D was given Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride injection 0.5 μg(/ kg·h)+Fentanyl citrate injection+Benzsulfosum atracurium for injection+Propofol emulsion injection to maintain anesthesia ;group C was continuously pumped with buffered normal saline 0.5 μg(/ kg·h)+Fentanyl citrate injection + Benzsulfosum aratracurium for injection Propofol emulsion injection to maintain anesthesia. Before anesthesia induction (T0), immediately after anesthesia。induction (T1), 1 min after tracheal intubation (T2), immediately after operation finished (T3),immediately afte extubation(T4),the mean arterial pressure(MAP),heart rate 中国药房 2021年第32卷第7期 China Pharmacy 2021Vol. 32 No. 7 ·865· (HR),regional cerebral oxygen satur ation(rSO2)were observed in 2 groups. The levels of neuron specific enolase (NSE)and S100 β protein in serum were measured at T1,T3,6 h after operation (T6). The recovery time ,intraoperative blood loss , nitroglycerin amount and the occurrence of ADR were recorded. RESULTS :MAP and HR of group D at T 2-T4 were significantly lower than those at T 0;MAP and HR of group C at T 2-T4 were significantly higher than those at T 0;the group D were significantly lower than the group C at the same period (P<0.05);there was no statistical significance in rSO 2 between 2 groups at T 0-T4(P> 0.05). The levels of serum NSE and S 100β protein in 2 groups at T 3 were significantly higher than at T 1;those in 2 groups at T 6 were significantly lower than at T 3,but those of group D were significantly lower than the group C at T 3(P<0.05);there was no statistical significance in the levels of serum NSE or S 100β protein between 2 groups at T 1(P>0.05). The recovery time of anesthesia,the amount of nitroglycerin ,the incidence of tachycardia ,nausea and vomiting ,restlessness,shivering and cough in group D were significantly shorter or lower than group C (P<0.05);there was no statistical significance in the intraoperative blood loss between 2 groups(P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS :Dexmedetomidine can maintain the hemodynamic stability of patients with intracranial aneurysm embolization during the perioperative period ,has little effect on rSO 2 and brain function ,and has good safety.
8.Advances in indocyanine green fluorescence imaging during hepatectomy
Gaoming WANG ; Chunhui YUAN ; Chao QU ; Meng MENG ; Dianrong XIU
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2021;59(10):871-875
While surgical operation is the preferred treatment for liver malignancies,the postoperative recurrence rate remains high. In the early 21 st century,Japanese scientists first reported the use of indocyanine green(ICG) in liver resection. Follow-up studies also found its potential applications such as identifying tumors,determining surgical margins,delineating segmental boundaries,and preventing bile leakage. At present,ICG fluorescence imaging is applied to some types of hepatectomy with excellent effect and is expected to assist in generating surgical strategies for liver malignancies. However,its safety and efficacy still need further studies to evaluate.
9.Molecular targeted therapy strategy and clinical research progress in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
Meng YUAN ; Abuduhaibaier SADULLA ; Siqian REN ; Chunhui YUAN
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2021;59(11):956-960
The incidence of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma(PDAC) is increasing year by year among digestive system tumors.It has a high degree of malignancy and a poor prognosis.Its five-year survival rate is less than 8%.Traditional radiotherapy and chemotherapy are not sensitive to pancreatic cancer,so finding a new drug is the future hope for pancreatic cancer.In recent years,molecular targeted therapy has made obvious progress in diseases such as hematological malignancies,non-small cell lung cancer and melanoma,and a large number of targets have been tried in pancreatic cancer, for example, gene mutation targets, important signaling pathway targets, receptor targets, etc. The use of these targeted drugs alone or in combination has shown good results in preclinical models and some clinical trials, and some treatment have been standardized for patients with pancreatic cancer, while other options that have not yet been tested in large-scale clinical trials also offer a variety of potential possibilities for future targeted treatments for pancreatic cancer.
10.Effect analysis of sequential laser application in treating the hypertrophic scars of burn children at early stage
Chunhui XIE ; Xinxin GAO ; Xianglong MENG ; Kexin CHEN ; Xiuhang ZHANG ; Xin ZHOU ; Jia'ao YU
Chinese Journal of Burns 2021;37(4):327-332
Objective:To explore the effects of sequential application of intensive pulsed light and carbon dioxide laser in treating the hypertrophic scars of burn children at early stage.Methods:A retrospective cohort before-after control study in the same patients was conducted. From January 2016 to December 2018, 145 burn children with hypertrophic scar at the early stage who met the inclusion criteria were admitted to the First Hospital of Jilin University, including 82 males and 63 females, aged 1 to 12 (3 (2, 6)) years. All the children were firstly treated with intense pulsed light therapy (no anesthesia or intravenous-inhalation combined anesthesia) at an interval of once per month, and then changed to carbon dioxide laser therapy (topical anesthesia or intravenous-inhalation combined anesthesia) when the degree of scar hyperemia was reduced, at an interval of once every 3 months, for a total of 3 times. Before the first intense pulsed light treatment (hereinafter referred to as before the first treatment) and 3 months after the last carbon dioxide laser treatment (hereinafter referred to as after the last treatment), scar scoring was evaluated by Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS), and scar hyperemia (denoted as hemoglobin level) was measured with Antera 3D ? camera. The times of intense pulsed light, the time of single treatment, the anesthesia method, and the time of intravenous-inhalation combined anesthesia of intense pulsed light and carbon dioxide laser treatment were analyzed. After the last treatment, Likert Scale was used to evaluate the efficacy satisfaction of both doctors and patients. Adverse reactions were recorded during the treatment. Data were statistically analyzed with Wilcoxon signed rank sum test, and paired sample t test. Results:The color, vascular distribution, thickness, and softness scores, and total score in VSS scoring of scars of children after the last treatment were significantly lower than those before the first treatment ( Z=-6.05, -10.34, -9.84, -9.28, -10.43, P<0.01). The hemoglobin level of scar of children after the last treatment was 1.86±0.24, significantly lower than 2.27±0.32 before the first treatment ( t=17.65, P<0.01). A total of 411 times of intense pulsed light therapy were performed, (2.8±0.6) times per person, and the single treatment time was 35 (20, 45) s. There were 392 times (95.38%) without anesthesia, and 19 times (4.62%) with intravenous-inhalation combined anesthesia with time of 6 (5, 8) min. The single treatment time of carbon dioxide laser therapy was 5 (3, 10) min. There were 364 times (83.68%) of topical anesthesia and 71 times (16.32%) of intravenous-inhalation combined anesthesia with time of 10 (8, 15) min. After the last treatment, the efficacy satisfaction scores of doctors and patients were (4.3±0.7) and (3.8±1.0) points, respectively. Blisters occurred in 5 cases after intense pulsed light treatment, which were healed naturally after drainage. One child developed local skin infection, skin redness and swelling accompanied by purulent exudate after carbon dioxide laser treatment, which was improved after skin disinfection and external use of mupirocin ointment. No inflammatory pigmentation, worsening of hyperplasia of scar, erythema, or other skin adverse reactions or anesthetics-related adverse reactions occurred in any child. Conclusions:Sequential application of intense pulsed light and carbon dioxide laser to treat the hypertrophic scars of burn children at early stage can obviously improve the appearance and texture of scar, with higher satisfaction of doctors and patients and fewer adverse reactions.

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