1.Relationship between serum MBL,HRG,IL-23/IL-17 inflammatory axis and cerebral vasospasm and prognosis in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage after interventional embolization
Chen SHEN ; Wei SHI ; Yuanjie ZHANG ; Zhirong YANG ; Huayi CHENG
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;45(2):134-140
Objective To investigate the relationship between serum mannan binding lectin(MBL),histi-dine rich glycoprotein(HRG),interleukin(IL)-23/IL-17 inflammatory axis and cerebral vasospasm(CVS)and prognosis in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage(aSAH)after interventional emboliza-tion.Methods A total of 195 patients with aSAH who underwent interventional embolization treatment in the hospital from March 2019 to February 2022 were selected and were divided into no CVS group(126 cases),mild CVS group(18 cases),moderate CVS group(39 cases),and severe CVS group(12 cases)according to the occurrence and severity of CVS detected by digital subtraction angiography at the 4th postoperative day.The levels of serum MBL,HRG,IL-23 and IL-17 among the four groups before and 3 d after surgery were compared.The patients were followed up for 6 months and divided into good prognosis group(137 cases)and poor prognosis group(58 cases)according to their prognosis.Factors influencing poor prognosis in aSAH pa-tients were analyzed by multivariate Logistic regression model.The predictive value of serum MBL,HRG,IL-23,IL-17 levels and their combined application models for poor prognosis in patients with aSAH was analyzed by receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve.Results The incidence rate of CVS after interventional em-bolization was 35.38%in 195 patients with aSAH.3 d after surgery,the serum levels of MBL,IL-23 and IL-17 in the mild,moderate,and severe CVS groups were higher than those in the no CVS group,those in the severe CVS group were higher than those in the moderate CVS group,those in the moderate CVS group were higher than those in the mild CVS group(P<0.05).The serum HRG levels in the mild,moderate,and severe CVS groups were lower than those in the non CVS group,those in the severe CVS group were lower than those in the moderate CVS group,those in the moderate CVS group were lower than those in the mild CVS group(P<0.05).3 d after surgery,the levels of serum MBL,IL-23 and IL-17 in the four groups were higher than that before surgery,while the levels of serum HRG were lower than that before surgery(P<0.05).The pro-portions of patients with aneurysm diameter≥6 mm,number of aneurysms>1,surgery time>24 h,Hunt-Hess grade Ⅲ/Ⅳ and postoperative CVS,and serum levels of MBL,IL-23,and IL-17 on the 3rd day after sur-gery in the good prognosis group were lower than those in the poor prognosis group,and serum HRG levels at 3 d after surgery in the good prognosis group were higher than that in the poor prognosis group(P<0.05).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that aneurysm diameter≥6 mm,Hunt-Hess grade Ⅲ/Ⅳ and postoperative CVS,elevated serum levels of MBL,IL-23,and IL-17 and decreased HRG level at 3 d after sur-gery were independent risk factors for poor prognosis in aSAH patients(P<0.05).ROC results showed that serum levels of MBL,HRG,IL-23,and IL-17 at 3 d after surgery had certain predictive power for poor progno-sis in patients with aSAH.The predictive model with the combined application of four indicators had relatively high efficiency(the area under the curve was 0.853).Conclusion Elevated levels of MBL,IL-23,IL-17,and decreased HRG levels in aSAH patients after interventional embolization could increase the risk of CVS and are associated with poor prognosis in aSAH patients after interventional embolization.The above indicators have a certain predictive power for poor prognosis in aSAH patients.
2.The predictive value of serum sTWEAK,Netrin-1 combined with APACHE Ⅱ score for poor prognosis in patients with severe craniocerebral injury after surgery
Chen SHEN ; Wei SHI ; Yuanjie ZHANG ; Zhirong YANG ; Huayi CHENG
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;45(4):404-409,415
Objective To investigate the predictive value of serum soluble tumor necrosis factor-like weak inducer of apoptosis(sTWEAK)and Netrin-1 combined with acute physiology and chronic health evaluationⅡ(APACHE Ⅱ)score for poor prognosis in patients with severe craniocerebral injury after surgery.Methods Totally 120 patients with severe craniocerebral injury admitted to a hospital from June 2020 to June 2022 were divided into good prognosis group and poor prognosis group according to the prognosis 30 days af-ter surgery.The serum levels of sTWEAK,Netrin-1 and APACHE Ⅱ score were compared between the two groups.Univariate and multivariate Logistic regression were used to analyze the influencing factors of poor prognosis in patients with severe craniocerebral injury,and the prediction model of serum sTWEAK,Netrin-1 and APACHE Ⅱ score combined was constructed.The predictive value of serum sTWEAK,Netrin-1 level and APACHE Ⅱ score in patients with severe craniocerebral injury after surgery was analyzed by receiver operat-ing characteristic(ROC)curve.Results The duration of intensive care unit stay in the poor prognosis group was longer than that in the good prognosis group,and the albumin level,Glasgow Coma scale and serum Ne-trin-1 level at admission were lower than those in the good prognosis group.The proportion of multiple brain contusion and laceration,the proportion of mechanical ventilation,APACHE Ⅱ score at admission and the lev-els of serum sTWEAK,blood creatinine and blood urea nitrogen were higher than those in the group with good prognosis,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that multiple brain contusion and laceration,decreased Netrin-1 level,increased APACHE Ⅱscore and increased sTWEAK level at admission were risk factors for poor prognosis in patients with severe craniocerebral injury(P<0.05).ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the curve and 95%CI of ser-um sTWEAK,Netrin-1 and APACHE Ⅱ scores were 0.742(0.552-0.925),0.731(0.488-0.963),0.714(0.502-0.911)and 0.882(0.795-0.947)respectively when the three indexes were used alone and in com-bination.Conclusion Serum sTWEAK and Netrin-1 combined with APACHE Ⅱ score have good predictive value for the poor prognosis of patients with severe craniocerebral injury after surgery,and can provide refer-ence for the formulation of clinical treatment.
3.BGB-A445, a novel non-ligand-blocking agonistic anti-OX40 antibody, exhibits superior immune activation and antitumor effects in preclinical models.
Beibei JIANG ; Tong ZHANG ; Minjuan DENG ; Wei JIN ; Yuan HONG ; Xiaotong CHEN ; Xin CHEN ; Jing WANG ; Hongjia HOU ; Yajuan GAO ; Wenfeng GONG ; Xing WANG ; Haiying LI ; Xiaosui ZHOU ; Yingcai FENG ; Bo ZHANG ; Bin JIANG ; Xueping LU ; Lijie ZHANG ; Yang LI ; Weiwei SONG ; Hanzi SUN ; Zuobai WANG ; Xiaomin SONG ; Zhirong SHEN ; Xuesong LIU ; Kang LI ; Lai WANG ; Ye LIU
Frontiers of Medicine 2023;17(6):1170-1185
OX40 is a costimulatory receptor that is expressed primarily on activated CD4+, CD8+, and regulatory T cells. The ligation of OX40 to its sole ligand OX40L potentiates T cell expansion, differentiation, and activation and also promotes dendritic cells to mature to enhance their cytokine production. Therefore, the use of agonistic anti-OX40 antibodies for cancer immunotherapy has gained great interest. However, most of the agonistic anti-OX40 antibodies in the clinic are OX40L-competitive and show limited efficacy. Here, we discovered that BGB-A445, a non-ligand-competitive agonistic anti-OX40 antibody currently under clinical investigation, induced optimal T cell activation without impairing dendritic cell function. In addition, BGB-A445 dose-dependently and significantly depleted regulatory T cells in vitro and in vivo via antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity. In the MC38 syngeneic model established in humanized OX40 knock-in mice, BGB-A445 demonstrated robust and dose-dependent antitumor efficacy, whereas the ligand-competitive anti-OX40 antibody showed antitumor efficacy characterized by a hook effect. Furthermore, BGB-A445 demonstrated a strong combination antitumor effect with an anti-PD-1 antibody. Taken together, our findings show that BGB-A445, which does not block OX40-OX40L interaction in contrast to clinical-stage anti-OX40 antibodies, shows superior immune-stimulating effects and antitumor efficacy and thus warrants further clinical investigation.
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4.Analysis of adverse events following immunization of adsorbed acellular DPT vaccine at different vaccination sites
Min SHEN ; Cunfang LIU ; Yidan QIAN ; Zhirong LU
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(3):262-266
ObjectiveTo analyze the occurrence of suspected adverse events following immunization (AEFI) after changing the priority vaccination sites of the adsorbed acellular diphtherior-pertussis-tetanus vaccine (hereinafter referred to as DPT vaccine), so as to provide scientific basis for mass vaccination. MethodsMonitoring data of AEFI for the DPT vaccine in Wujiang District from September 2020 to August 2022 were collected from China's disease prevention and control information system, and the vaccination information of DPT vaccine in all children's vaccination clinics in Wujiang District during the same period was selected. The incidence of AEFI for the DPT vaccine was analyzed and compared. ResultsThe reported incidence of AEFI was significantly lower in the buttocks than that in other sites (P<0.05). The reported incidence of AEFI was significantly higher in booster immunization than that in basic immunization (P<0.05). After inoculation at different sites, the main clinical symptoms of AEFI were local redness and swelling. There were significant differences in the incidence of local redness and swelling, local induration, pruritus and other symptoms (lethargy, abnormal crying, etc.) (P<0.05). There were significant differences in the severity of local redness and swelling in different sites (P<0.05). The degree of redness and swelling in the anterolateral thigh was lower than that in other sites (P<0.05). The local strong reaction of swelling (>5.0 cm) in the deltoid muscle of the upper arm was significantly higher than that in the buttocks (P<0.05). ConclusionThe DPT vaccine is safe in different parts of the body and is worth popularizing.
5.Dosimetry test of domestically-made accelerator intensity-modulated radiation therapy and volumetric-modulated arc therapy
Dazhen JIANG ; Hui LIU ; Xiaoyong WANG ; Dajiang WANG ; Jiuling SHEN ; Ji CHEN ; Cheng CHEN ; Hongli ZHAO ; Zhirong BAO ; Jun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2020;29(7):551-553
Objective:To create AAPM TG 119 test plans for intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT) in order to evaluate the accuracy of the United Imaging Healthcare′s URT treatment planning system (URT-TPS). The plans were delivered to the phantom using the United Imaging Healthcare′s URT-Linac 506C.Methods:The overall accuracy of IMRT and VMAT planning, measurement, and analysis were evaluated for four test geometries provided by American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) Task Group Report 119(TG-119) on multi-target, prostate, head and neck and C-shape (easy). The dose distributions were measured in the coronal plane. The point measurements were measured by a Farmer type ion chamber and fluence measurements were completed with film and Delta4 phantom, respectively. Measured planar dose distributions were analyzed using gamma index with criteria 3%/3 mm.Results:For IMRT and VMAT plans, the planning results matched the TG-119 planning results. Measured point doses of IMRT and VMAT were within 2.62% and 3.90% of the planned doses, respectively. Measured film dosimetry gamma values of IMRT and VMAT were> 97.50% and> 93.27%, respectively.Conclusion:Based on these analyses which were performed in line with the TG119 recommendations, it is evident that the URT treatment planning system and URT-Linac 506C have commissioned IMRT and VMAT techniques with adequate accuracy.
6.Hemodynamic Characteristics of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Related to Congenital Heart Disease
Liping WANG ; Jinlong LIU ; Mingjie ZHANG ; Juanya SHEN ; Zhirong ONG ; Zhuoming XU
Journal of Medical Biomechanics 2020;35(3):E276-E283
Objective Hemodynamic disorder of the pulmonary artery (PA) is the main cause of pulmonary arterial hypertension related to congenital heart disease (PAH-CHD). To study the hemodynamic characteristics of PA, so as to understand biomechanical factors in the occurrence and development of PAH-CHD. Methods Clinical and imaging data were collected in five PAH-CHD patients and five matched controls (Non-PAH) to reconstruct subject-specific three-dimensional (3D) PA models. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) was performed to compare the hemodynamic difference of flow patterns, wall shear stress (WSS) and normalized energy loss (E·) in the two groups. Results Hemodynamics-related parameters showed that the velocity and WSS were higher in the left and right PA branches of PAH-CHD patients, with significantly lower WSS in the main PA. The E· significantly increased in PAH-CHD patients and positively correlated with normalized PA diameter and inflow. Conclusions Compared with Non-PAH subjects, PAH-CHD patients have obviously higher velocity and WSS in PA branches, lower WSS in main PA and greater E·, indicating these hemodynamic parameters are related with the PAH-CHD, which can be used as potential biomechanical factors for the clinical evaluation of PAH-CHD.
7.A new type of anatomical locking plate for split fractures of humeral greater tuberosity
Langqing ZENG ; Yuwen JIANG ; Lulu ZENG ; Zhirong LIN ; Yuanhui LI ; Peng ZHAN ; Yang XIANG ; Wei YU ; Longxiang SHEN ; Yunfeng CHEN
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2018;20(9):743-749
Objective To evaluate the clinical outcomes of split fractures of humeral greater tuberosity treated by our self-designed new type of anatomical locking plate.Methods From September 2012 to February 2017,23 patients were treated for acute split fracture of the humeral greater tuberosity using our self-designed new type of anatomical locking plate.They were 13 males and 10 females with a mean age of 52.8 years (range,from 25 to 81 years).Of them,6 were beyond 60 years old, 12 had comminuted fracture,10 were complicated with glenohumeral dislocation,and 12 with rotator cuff tear.The patients were evaluated clinically with Constant-Murley score,visual analog scale (VAS),range of motion and complications at the last follow-ups.Results This series were followed up for 12 to 30 months (mean,23.2 months).All the fractures healed after an average time of 10.6 weeks (range,from 8 to 12 weeks).Their mean Constant-Murley Score was 92.1 points (range,from 70 to 100 points),giving an excellent and good rate of 95.7% (22/23);their VAS scores averaged 0.8 points (range,from 0 to 4 points).Their forward flexion averaged 160.6°,abduction 157.8°,external rotation 46.4°,and internal rotation up to the T11 level,respectively.Their complications rate was 17.4% (4/23).One case of axillary nerve injury,one case of relapse of glenohumeral dislocation at sports,and 2 cases of stiff shoulder were observed.Conclusion Split fractures of the humeral greater tuberosity can be successfully treated with our new type of anatomical locking plate which serves as a new alternative treatment.
8.Resveratrol reduces electrical remodeling in atrial fibrillation by down-regulating microRNA-21 in neonatal rat atrial myocytes
Song ZHANG ; Bingbing SHEN ; Fei LI ; Qiren ZHU ; Zhirong WANG ; Zhuoqi ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2017;33(8):1353-1358
AIM: To detect the effects of resveratrol (RSV) on the expression of microRNA-21 (miR-21) in primarily cultured neonatal rat atrial myocytes with electric remodeling induced by rapid electrical stimulation (RES).Furthermore, to find out the possible mechanism of miR-21 regulating electrical remodeling.METHODS: The neonatal rat atrial myocytes were isolated by double-enzyme (trypsin and collagenase I) digestion and differential adhesion method.The atrial fibrillation (AF) model was induced by RES.Atrial myocytes were randomly divided into 4 groups: control group, RSV group, RES group, and RSV+RES group.To further detect whether RSV regulated electric remodeling by miR-21, except the 4 groups, we add miR-21 over-expression group and miR-21 inhibitor group: RES+negative control (NC) group, RES+miR-21 mimics group, RES+miR-21 mimics+RSV group, RES+miR-21 inhibitor group, and RES+miR-21 inhibitor+RSV group.The optimal concentration and pretreatment time of resveratrol were determined by CCK-8 assay.The expression of miR-21 and the mRNA expression of L-type calcium channels CACNA1C and CACNB2 in atrial myocytes were detected by qPCR.The protein expression of L-type calcium channels Cav1.2 and Cavβ2 in the atrial myocytes was analyzed by Western blot.RESULTS: The expression of miR-21 in RES group was significantly increased compared with control group, while preconditioning with RSV decreased the expression of miR-21.Compared with RES+miR-21 mimics group, the expression of miR-21 in RES+miR-21 mimics+RSV group was significantly decreased.Meanwhile, the mRNA expression of CACNA1C and CACNB2, and the protein levels of Cav1.2 and Cavβ2 were increased (P<0.05).Compared with RES group, the expression of miR-21 in RES+miR-21 inhibitor group and RES+miR-21 inhibitor+RSV group was decreased, while the mRNA expression of CACNA1C and CACNB2, and the protein levels of Cav1.2 and Cavβ2 were increased.However, no difference of the expression of miR-21, the mRNA expression of CACNA1C and CACNB2, and the protein levels of Cav1.2 and Cavβ2 among RSV+RES, RES+miR-21 inhibitor and RES+miR-21 inhibitor+RSV groups was observed (P<0.05).CONCLUSION: In AF model induced by RES, RSV may reduce electric remodeling by inhibiting the expression of miR-21 and regulating the downstream target genes.
9.Measurement of corneal thickness by optical coherence tomography angiography
Peiwen ZHU ; Xuexiang ZOU ; Kangcheng LIU ; Yun HAN ; Zhirong LIN ; Lei YE ; Mei SHEN ; Honghua KANG ; Shuangshuang ZHOU ; Gang TAN ; Yi SHAO
Recent Advances in Ophthalmology 2017;37(8):732-735
Objective To analyze the thickness of cornea and corneal epithelium in healthy subjects by optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA).Methods Totally 100 healthy subjects aged between 20 and 30 years were analyzed by OCTA technique.Using AngioVue OCTA system of retinal imaging mode,and using SSADA algorithm for imaging,the cornea and the corneal epithelium in the central corneal diameter range of 9 mm were measured.The differences of corneal and corneal epithelial thickness in different gender regions were compared.Results In the male and female group,the corneal central total thickness were (559.92 ±33.26) μm and(540.06 ±31.63)μm,and the corneal epithelial thickness were(57.78 ±4.88) μm and(56.88 ±4.57) μm,The total central corneal thickness and central corneal epithelial thickness of the male were greater than those of the female,the difference was statistically significant (t =3.06,2.10;all P < 0.05).The cornea of male was the thickest at S5,S7 and SN9,there were significant differences at S5 and S7 compared with female (t =2.93,2.83;all P < 0.05);The female cornea was the thickest at S5,SN7 and SN9,and the difference was significant at S5 compared with male.The cornea of male subjects was the thinnest at IT,which was statistically significant only at IT5 compared with female subjects in the same area (t =2.02,P < 0.05);The cornea of female subjects was the thinnest at T5,IT7 and T9,which was statistically significant only at T5 and T9 compared with male subjects in the same region (t =2.63,2.20;all P < 0.05);There was significant difference in corneal thickness between male and female at ST (t =3.1 1,2.79,2.33;all P < 0.05).The corneal epithelium was the thickest at IT5,I7,and I9,and the lowest at S5,S7 and S9,and there was no significant difference compared with female in the same region (all P > 0.05).The corneal epithelium of female at the IT5,T7,N9 were the thickest,SN5,S7,S9 were the thinnest;Except for M2 and SN5,there was no significant differences in corneal epithelium between male and female groups (all P > 0.05).Corneal central epithelium accounted for the largest percentage of total corneal thickness,and gradually decreased from inside to outside.Conclusion OCTA can be used to measure the thickness of corneal and corneal epithelial regions.

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