1.Research advances in the gut microbiota-gut-brain axis in migraine
Journal of Apoplexy and Nervous Diseases 2025;42(7):583-587
Migraine is a complex chronic central nervous system disorder with a gradually increasing prevalence rate around the world, causing a significant healthcare burden.Recent studies have shown that gut microbiota plays a crucial role in the pathophysiological process of migraine through the bidirectional communication network of the gut-brain axis. This article systematically reviews the association and mechanisms between the gut microbiota-gut-brain axis and migraine, in order to provide new perspectives for in-depth research and clinical prevention and treatment of migraine.
2.Current assessment and management of measurable residual disease in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in the setting of CAR-T-cell therapy
Minghao LIN ; Xiaosu ZHAO ; Yingjun CHANG ; Xiangyu ZHAO
Chinese Medical Journal 2024;137(2):140-151
Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-modified T-cell therapy has achieved remarkable success in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Measurable/minimal residual disease (MRD) monitoring plays a significant role in the prognostication and management of patients undergoing CAR-T-cell therapy. Common MRD detection methods include flow cytometry (FCM), polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and next-generation sequencing (NGS), and each method has advantages and limitations. It has been well documented that MRD positivity predicts a poor prognosis and even disease relapse. Thus, how to perform prognostic evaluations, stratify risk based on MRD status, and apply MRD monitoring to guide individual therapeutic decisions have important implications in clinical practice. This review assesses the common and novel MRD assessment methods. In addition, we emphasize the critical role of MRD as a prognostic biomarker and summarize the latest studies regarding MRD-directed combination therapy with CAR-T-cell therapy and allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT), as well as other therapeutic strategies to improve treatment effect. Furthermore, this review discusses current challenges and strategies for MRD detection in the setting of disease relapse after targeted therapy.
3.Clinical characteristics and risk factors for death of respiratory syncytial virus infection in adult patients after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Yao LI ; Feng ZHANG ; Chang LIU ; Xiaosu ZHAO ; Xiaodong MO ; Fengrong WANG ; Chenhua YAN ; Zhidong WANG ; Jun KONG ; Yuanyuan ZHANG ; Fengmei ZHENG ; Yang LIU ; Leqing CAO ; Daoxing DENG ; Xiaojun HUANG ; Xiaohui ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2024;45(10):916-922
Objective:To summarize the clinical features associated with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in patients following the hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) and exploring the risk factors for death.Methods:Patients who had RSV infection after undergoing HSCT from October 2023 to January 2024 in the hematology department of Peking University People’s Hospital were enrolled in the study. The clinical characteristics of the participating patients were summarized. The clinical characteristics of the surviving and the dying patients were compared, and the risk factors of death were analyzed by binary logistic regression.Results:Among the 43 RSV-positive HSCT patients, 20 (46.5%) were hypoxemic, six (14.0%) were admitted to the ICU for further treatment, four (9.3%) required tracheal intubation assisted ventilation, and seven patients (16.3%) died. A comparison of the clinical features of the surviving patients and the deceased patients demonstrated that the deceased patients had a lower PLT when infected with RSV [74.5 (8.0-348.0) ×10 9/L vs 15.0 (10.0-62.0) ×10 9/L, P=0.003], a higher incidence of simultaneous bacterial infections (85.7% vs 41.7%, P=0.046), and a higher rate of hematological recurrence (71.4% vs 13.9%, P=0.004). Hematological recurrence ( OR=15.500, 95% CI 2.336-102.848, P=0.005), influenza A viral infection ( OR=14.000, 95% CI 1.064-184.182, P=0.045), and low PLT at the time of RSV infection ( OR=0.945, 95% CI 0.894-0.999, P=0.048) were the factors associated with death following HSCT. Conclusion:Patients infected with RSV after undergoing HSCT have a poor prognosis, and active prevention and treatment of RSV in the autumn and winter requires urgent attention.
4.Progress in the pathogenesis and the potential treatment targets of EVI1 gene positive acute myeloid leukemia
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2023;32(9):561-565
Proto-oncogene EVI1 plays an important role in the development of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). AML with EVI1 positive is characterized by abnormal high expression of EVI1 and poor prognosis. The pathogenesis of AML with EVI1 positive has been extensively studied, and the findings suggested that EVI1 can encode a zinc-finger protein that can bind to a variety of DNA. And EVI1 is closely related to the apoptosis, differentiation, proliferation and chemotherapeutic resistance of AML cells. Additionally, with the prevalent use of next-generation sequencing, a number of comutation genes and downstream target genes of AML with EVI1 positive have been discovered. The paper reviews the pathogenesis of AML caused by EVI1 and the potential treatment targets.
5.Intension and extension of minimal residual disease in acute leukemia
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2023;32(1):8-11
Minimal residual disease (MRD) has been used not only for relapse prediction, prognosis re-classification and directing pre-emptive therapy of patients with acute leukemia, but also in the field of therapy for patients with other hematological malignancies or solid tumors. A deep understanding of the intension and extension of MRD is important for exploring novel methods for accurate prediction of relapse and consummating the individualized intervention strategies for malignant tumors.
6.Clinical characteristics of patients with human adenovirus infection undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Tingting HAN ; Yan HONG ; Fangfang WEI ; Yuqian SUN ; Chenhua YAN ; Xiaodong MO ; Yu WANG ; Xiaohui ZHANG ; Lanping XU ; Xiaojun HUANG ; Xiaosu ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2023;62(2):163-168
Objective:To investigate the clinical characteristics and prognosis of human adenovirus (HAdV) infection in patients with allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT).Methods:This is a retrospective case series study. Patients who received allo-HSCT and had symptoms of HAdV infection were tested in the Hematology Department at Perking University People′s Hospital from August 2015 to October 2019. Real-time quantitative PCR was used to detect HAdV DNA from 2 728 patients with potential infection. HAdV DNA-positive patients were defined as having HAdV infection. The clinical features of these patients were analyzed, and a case-pair method was used to select patients without HAdV infection as the control group in a 1∶3 ratio. The clinical results of the two groups were compared using Kaplan-Meier and Log-rank testing.Results:A total of 7 119 samples were tested for HAdV, of which 99 samples from 36 patients were positive. Of these patients, 22 developed HAdV viremia, and 24 patients had concurrent infection with another virus. Nineteen patients had fever (53%), 25 had gastrointestinal symptoms (69%), 11 had respiratory symptoms (31%), nine had reduced liver function (25%), and six had nervous system symptoms (17%). Twenty-three patients developed acute graft-versus-host disease of grade 2 or higher. Of all the patients with HAdV infection, nine were treated with cidofovir, seven of whom became HAdV negative and two had invalid treatment. The median follow-up time was 496 (216, 940) d post-HSCT. The overall survival at 5 years post HSCT was 48.4%±9.2% vs. 91.3%±3.5% ( χ2=65.03, P<0.001) in patients with and without HADV, respectively. The non-relapse mortality at 5 years post-HSCT was 40.8%±8.8% vs. 4.0%±2.0% ( χ2=34.17, P<0.001) in patients with and without HADV, respectively. Conclusions:After allo-HSCT, HAdV-infected patients are dominated by gastrointestinal and respiratory symptoms and have an increased risk of combined acute graft-versus-host disease of >2 degrees. Patients with HAdV infection have poor overall survival and high non-relapse mortality.
7.Study on anti-inflammatory effects and mechanism of Zhuang medicine Tongfeng li’an capsules on gouty arthritis
Xiangpei ZHAO ; Nana DU ; Fengzhen LI ; Jianlong SHU ; Chaoyang LONG ; Xiaosu ZOU ; Zongxi SUN
China Pharmacy 2023;34(7):814-818
OBJECTIVE To investigate the anti-inflammatory effects and mechanism of Zhuang medicine Tongfeng li’an capsules on gouty arthritis in combination with in vivo and in vitro experiments. METHODS Sixty rats were randomly divided into normal group, model group, positive control group (27 mg/kg allopurinol+0.27 mg/kg colchicine), Tongfeng li’an capsules low- dose, medium-dose and high-dose groups (2.2, 4.5, 9.0 g/kg), with 10 rats in each group. Except for normal group, gouty arthritis model of rats was induced in other groups. Rats in each administration group were given corresponding drugs intragastrically, and rats in the normal group and model group were given equal volume of water intragastrically for 14 consecutive days. The degree of ankle joint swelling, serum level of interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and protein expressions of nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB) in synovial tissue were detected, and the histopathological changes of synovium tissue in the ankle joint of rats were observed. The inflammation model was established by stimulating RAW264.7 cells with lipopolysaccharide. After Tongfeng li’an capsules (62.5, 125, 250 μg/mL) were given, the levels of nitric oxide (NO), reactive oxygen species (ROS) and IL-1β in the cells and protein expression of NF-κB were detected, and NF-κB localization in the cells was also determined. RESULTS Results of in vivo experiment showed that compared with normal group, the swelling degree of the ankle joint, serum IL-1β level and protein expression of NF-κB in synovium tissue were all increased significantly in model group (P<0.05); pathological changes such as synovial hyperplasia, edema, vascular congestion, capillary hyperplasia, and increased inflammatory cells were observed. Compared with model group, the levels of above indexes were all decreased significantly in Tongfeng li’an capsules high-dose group (P<0.05), and most of the above indexes were significantly reduced in Tongfeng li’an capsules medium-dose and low-dose groups (P<0.05); synovial hyperplasia of the ankle joint improved, and the infiltration of inflammatory cells 2019BS044) decreased. Results of in vitro experiment showed that Tongfeng li’an capsule could significantly reduce the levels of NO, ROS and IL-1β and protein expression of NF-κB(P<0.01), and inhibit NF- κB nucleation. CONCLUSIONS Tongfeng li’ancapsules have good anti-inflammatory effect on gouty arthritis, and its mechanism may be related to the inhibition of NF-κB signaling pathway activity.
8.Summary of best evidence for the management of enteral nutrition with gastric retention in critically ill patients
Jing DU ; Jiao SUN ; Ting LI ; Yang YANG ; Xiaosu ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2023;58(23):2856-2864
Objective To retrieve,evaluate and summarize the best evidence from home and abroad on the management of enteral nutrition complicating gastric retention in critically ill patients,and to provide a reference basis for clinical nursing staff to manage enteral nutrition complicating gastric retention in critically ill patients.Methods We searched websites and databases,including UpToDate,BMJ Best Practice,National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence,Guidelines International Network,Registered Nurses Association of Ontario,Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network,JBI,World Health Organization,Yimaitong guide network,Cochrane Library,PubMed,Embase,Web of Science,Sinomed,CNKI,Nutrition Society website,CINAHL(EBSCO),Wanfang Database,and collected relevant clinical decisions,guidelines,evidence summaries,expert consensuses and systematic reviews.2 researchers independently assessed methodological quality of included papers and extracted data.Results A total of 18 publications were included,including 3 guidelines,4 expert consensuses,4 systematic reviews,5 randomized controlled trials,1 quasi-experimental study,and 1 best evidence summary.18 pieces of the best evidence were summarized in 5 areas,including identification of gastric retention,management of enteral nutrition,management of monitoring,management of threshold determination,and management of treatment.Conclusion This study provides evidence-based evidence for nursing staff to manage enteral nutrition in critically ill patients with concomitant gastric retention,which can help reduce the incidence of gastric retention in critically ill patients.
9.Clinical significance of monitoring NUP98::NSD1 fusion genes before and after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Yake SHANG ; Xinan PAN ; Yingjun CHANG ; Yaqin QIN ; Yu WANG ; Chenhua YAN ; Yuqian SUN ; Xiaojun HUANG ; Xiaosu ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2023;44(12):1010-1015
Objective:This study aimed to observe the dynamic changes of NUP98::NSD1 expression before and after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) . Moreover, the clinical value of measurable residual disease (MRD) was analyzed.Methods:Sixteen AML patients who were diagnosed with the NUP98::NSD1 fusion gene and received allo-HSCT at Peking University People’s Hospital were included. The NUP98::NSD1 fusion gene and leukemia-associated immunophenotype (LAIP) were monitored before and after transplantation to evaluate their MRD status.Results:The median follow-up time for all patients was 526 days (139-1136 days) , with four patients (25.0%) experiencing hematological recurrence at a median of 474 days (283-607 days) after transplantation. Three patients (18.8%) died, two of whom (12.5%) died of leukemia recurrence. The median expression level of NUP98::NSD1 in newly diagnosed patients with complete data was 78.5% (18.9%-184.4%) at the time of initial diagnosis. The recurrence rate was higher in NUP98::NSD1-positive patients after transplantation, with 44.4% of patients experiencing recurrence, whereas no recurrence occurred in NUP98::NSD1-negative patients after transplantation. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve predicted by the NUP98::NSD1 level after transplantation was 1.000 (95% confidence interval: 1.000-1.000, P=0.003) . Among the four patients with recurrence, NUP98::NSD1 was more sensitive than flow cytometry residual (FCM) and Wilms’ tumor gene 1 (WT1) . Conclusions:The NUP98::NSD1 fusion gene can be used to evaluate the MRD status of allo-HSCT. NUP98::NSD1-positive patients after transplantation have a high relapse rate and poor prognosis. NUP98::NSD1 was more sensitive than FCM and WT1 in predicting posttransplant relapse.
10.Incidence and clinical significance of platelet transfusion refractoriness after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in patients with chronic myelomonocytic leukemia
Chen ZHAO ; Xiaosu ZHAO ; Yu WANG ; Chenhua YAN ; Lanping XU ; Xiaohui ZHANG ; Kaiyan LIU ; Xiaojun HUANG ; Yuqian SUN
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2022;43(9):738-744
Objective:To retrospectively analyze the incidence and clinical significance of platelet transfusion refractoriness (PTR) after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) in patients with chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) .Methods:A cohort of 55 CMML patients received allo-HSCT at Peking University Institute of Hematology during 2004-2021 were retrospectively assessed. The incidence of PTR within 30 days after allo-HSCT was retrospectively analyzed, and the impact on clinical outcomes and bleeding event were compared between patients with platelet transfusion refractoriness (PTR) or effective platelet transfusion (EPT) .Results:The incidence of PTR after allo-HSCT in CMML patients was 25.5% (14/55) . PTR patients had a lower rate of platelet engraftment than EPT patients (28.6% vs 100%) , and the median time of engraftment was 67 (33-144) days and 21 (9-157) days respectively ( P<0.010) . There was no significant difference between two groups in acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) and chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) ( P=0.183, P=0.455) . After following-up a median of 684 (24-3978) days, the 1-year overall survival (OS) and 1-year leukemia free survival (LFS) in PTR and EPT patients were (35.4±13.9) % vs (75.1±7.8) % ( P=0.037) and (28.1±13.3) % vs (65.3±8.2) % ( P=0.072) , respectively. The transplant-related mortality (TRM) were (48.2±2.4) % and (9.0±0.25) %, respectively ( P=0.009) . Bleeding events occurred in five patients (35.7%) of PTR and 2 patients (4.9%) of EPT ( P=0.009) . Conclusion:In CMML patients with allo-HSCT, the incidence of PTR is 25.5%, which was associated with delayed platelet engraftment, increased bleeding events, inferior OS and increased TRM.

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