1.Safety of allogeneic γδT cell immunotherapy for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma and its effect on patients' immune function
CHEN Yan1 ; ZHANG Yitian2, ; XU Yan3 ; LI Man3 ; LI Jiawei3 ; MENG Lingwen3 ; XIANG Zheng4 ; LIU Bing2 ; YIN Zhinan3 ; WU Bin1
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2024;31(3):253-260
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			[摘  要]  目的:探讨使用同种异体Vγ9Vδ2 T细胞回输治疗晚期肝细胞癌(HCC)患者的安全性及治疗后患者免疫功能的变化。方法:选择2021年10月至2022年10月珠海市人民医院收治的4例晚期HCC患者,从健康供体获取外周血单个核细胞(PBMC)后经刺激扩增培养获得Vγ9Vδ2 T细胞,经质控放行后予以回输治疗,回输细胞剂量为5×108个/次,每两周一次,回输次数9次以上,治疗后检测患者αβT细胞、B细胞、NK细胞、γδT细胞各亚群比例,转氨酶、肌酐、肌酸激酶等肝、肾、心功能生化标志物,以及血常规三系(白细胞系统、红细胞系统和血小板系统)细胞数量的变化。结果:4例患者在回输治疗后均显示出对异体Vγ9Vδ2 T细胞良好的耐受性;转氨酶、肌酐、肌酸激酶等肝、肾、心功能生化标志物以及血常规三系细胞数量在回输前后均无明显变化;患者的Tfh1、Tc1、CD127+TEM、HLADR+CD8+ T细胞、CD27- B细胞比例有升高趋势,提示特异性免疫功能的增强。结论:同种异体Vγ9Vδ2 T细胞治疗晚期HCC有较好的安全性并可在一定程度上改善患者的免疫功能。
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
2.Traditional Chinese Medicine and Its Effective Components in Treating Alzheimer's Disease: A Review
Shan CAO ; Zhihui CHEN ; Jingqi QIN ; Huiyong ZHANG ; Li YU ; Wei WU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(10):258-268
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Alzheimer's disease is a common central neurodegenerative disease, mainly manifested by cognitive impairment and non-cognitive neuropsychiatric symptoms that severely affect patients' daily life and behavioral functioning. The pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease is still unclear, and the western medicine currently used to treat Alzheimer's disease is only symptomatic, with a single pathway, limited efficacy, and many side effects. In recent years, with the deepening of research on Alzheimer's disease, the study and application of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease have gradually increased. Several studies have shown that TCM and its effective components can exert anti-Alzheimer's disease effects by regulating molecular mechanisms such as pathological protein production and aggregation, oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, ferroptosis, mitochondrial dysfunction, neurogenesis and neurotransmission, and brain-gut axis. This paper summarized the research progress of TCM in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease in recent years, so as to provide a reference for further study of the specific mechanism of TCM in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and the discovery of effective components of TCM. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
3.Synthetic MRI to Assess Neurological Injury in Recovered COVID-19 Patients
Qing XIE ; Wenhao WU ; Jianwei LIAO ; Guojie WANG ; Shaolin LI ; Yaqin ZHANG
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2024;45(1):114-120
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			ObjectiveTo assess the microstructural involvement of gray matter in recovered COVID-19 patients using Synthetic MRI. MethodsThis study was conducted in 29 recovered COVID-19 patients, including severe group (SG, n=11) and ordinary group (OG, n=18). Healthy volunteers matched by age, sex, BMI and years of education were selected as a healthy control group (HC=23 cases). Each subject underwent synthetic MRI to generate quantitative T1 and T2 maps, and the T1 and T2 maps were segmented into 90 regions of interest (ROIs) using automatic anatomical labeling (AAL) mapping. T1 and T2 values for each ROI were obtained by averaging all voxels within the ROIs. The T1 and T2 values of the 90 brain regions between the three groups were compared. ResultsRelative to HC, the SG had significantly higher T2 values in bilateral orbital superior frontal gyrus, bilateral parahippocampal gyrus, bilateral putamen, bilateral middle temporal gyrus, bilateral Inferior temporal gyrus, left orbital superior frontal gyrus, left orbital inferior frontal gyrus, left gyrus rectus, left anterior cingulate and paracingulate gyri, right median cingulate and paracingulate gyri, left posterior cingulate gyrus, and left supramarginal gyrus (P<0.05); Relative to OG, SG showed significantly increased T2 values in the left rectus gyrus, left parahippocampal gyrus, bilateral middle temporal gyrus, and bilateral inferior temporal gyrus (P<0.05). Relative to HC, the T1 values of SG were significantly increased in bilateral orbital superior frontal gyrus, left rectus gyrus, left anterior cingulate and paracingulate gyri, right posterior cingulate gyrus, left parahippocampal gyrus, left lingual gyrus, left putamen, left thalamus(P<0.05); Relative to OG, the T1 values of SG were significantly higher in the right posterior cingulate gyrus, right calcarine fissure and surrounding cortex, and left putamen (P<0.05). ConclusionsEven after recovering from COVID-19, patients may still have persistent or delayed damage to their brain gray matter structure, which is correlated with the severity of the condition. SyMRI can serve as a sensitive tool to assess the extent of microstructural damage to the central nervous system, aiding in early diagnosis of the disease. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
4.Role of microglial polarization in age-related macular degeneration
Yichi* ZHANG ; Xiuxia* YANG ; Pingping LIU ; Mengjie LIU ; Wenting LUO ; Yang LIU ; Chengcheng YANG
International Eye Science 2024;24(12):1863-1872
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			 Microglia, originating from primitive macrophages in the yolk sac, serves as both immune system defenders and regulators of homeostasis. These cells exhibit two primary polarization states: conventionally activated(M1)and alternatively activated(M2). The polarization of microglia plays a crucial role in influencing inflammatory disorders, metabolic imbalances, and neural degeneration. This process is implicated in various aspects of ocular diseases, especially age-related macular degeneration(AMD), including inflammation, oxidative stress and pathological angiogenesis. The distinct functional phenotypes of microglia impact disease progression and prognosis. Thus, regulating the polarization or functional phenotype of microglia at different stages of AMD holds promise for personalized therapeutic approaches. This comprehensive review outlines the involvement of microglia polarization in both physiological and pathological conditions, emphasizing its relevance in AMD. The discussion underscores the potential of polarization as a foundation for personalized treatment strategies for AMD. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
5.Clinical Diseases Responding Specifically to Traditional Chinese Medicine:Chronic Prostatitis
Zhan QIN ; Mei MO ; Chaoba HE ; Liguo GENG ; Bin WANG ; Jisheng WANG ; Kecheng LI ; Nianwen HUANG ; Zhiming HONG ; Shaoying YUAN ; Xiaoxiao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(24):152-158
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Chronic prostatitis is a common and frequently occurring disease in male clinics. Due to the diverse symptoms, complex etiology, unclear mechanisms, and recurrent episodes of chronic prostatitis, Western medicine often faces the challenge of limited treatment options and unsatisfactory outcomes. In order to fully leverage the unique advantages of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in the treatment of chronic prostatitis, the China Association of Chinese Medicine organized a discussion among experts from the fields of TCM urology, Western urology, and related pharmacy. The experts focused on the advancements in the understanding of chronic prostatitis in modern medicine, various theories on the etiology, pathogenesis, and treatment of chronic prostatitis in TCM, entry points from interdisciplinary fields, the role and advantages of TCM in the comprehensive management of chronic prostatitis, and research into mechanisms related to chronic prostatitis. After discussions, the experts concluded that chronic prostatitis is one of the diseases where TCM has a distinct advantage. TCM can effectively improve the clinical syndromes of chronic prostatitis, including urinary issues, social psychology, organ specificity, infection, nervous system problems, pain and discomfort, sexual dysfunction, etc., and can enhance the quality of life. For patients with chronic prostatitis who cannot tolerate or may not accept the adverse effects of Western medicine, as well as for those with non-inflammatory chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS), those with pain as the primary symptom, those with urinary tract symptoms, those with coexisting anxiety and depression, and those with abnormal semen liquefaction, TCM-based treatment can be the main approach. Currently, the optimal diagnosis and treatment strategy for chronic prostatitis has not yet been established, and further research from perspectives such as clinical epidemiology, evidence-based medicine, and molecular biology is needed. Both TCM and Western medicine should integrate their respective strengths, clarify the role and advantages of TCM interventions based on mutual reference, and improve the diagnosis and treatment standards for chronic prostatitis in China. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
6.Interpretation of T/WSJD 14.9-2024 Ergonomic Guidelines for the Prevention of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders: Part 9: Bus Driving Work
Wenyan HUANG ; Yaling ZOU ; Jie ZHANG ; Ning JIA ; Zhongxu WANG
China Occupational Medicine 2024;51(4):439-442
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Bus drivers, as an important occupational group in urban public transportation system, are prone to suffer from work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) due to prolonged fixed postures and repetitive movements. The T/WSJD 14.9-2024 Ergonomic Guidelines for the Prevention of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders: Part 9: Bus Driving Work is a recommended standard developed to prevent WMSDs among bus drivers. This standard, guided by the principles of T/WSJD 14.1-2020 Ergonomic Principle for the Prevention of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders: Part 1: General Principles, is based on a preliminary work of comprehensive review of domestic and international research, workplace on-site surveys and questionnaires, data analysis, and factor identification. It defines the scope of application, identifies relevant risk factors and potential affected body parts, and offers ergonomic solutions in the form of intervention examples. The issuance of this guideline as a organization standard will facilitate the promotion and implementation of intervention measures. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
7.Value of Reduced Field-of-view DWI in Quantitative Assessment of Axial Spondyloarthritis
Ying-ying ZHAN ; Yun-fei ZHU ; Xiao-jun HE ; Xi-meng LI ; Chao-ran LIU ; Ke ZHANG ; Wen-juan LI ; Guo-bin HONG
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2023;44(2):326-334
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			ObjectiveTo investigate the value of reduced field-of-view DWI (r-FOV DWI) in quantitative assessment of axial spondyloarthritis. MethodsA total of 112 patients with chronic back pain or suspected axial spondyloarthritis receiving full field-of-view DWI (f-FOV DWI) and reduced field-of-view DWI (r-FOV DWI) from December 2019 to December 2021 were enrolled. Next, subjective image quality assessment (anatomical detail, artifacts, distortion, overall image quality) and objective image quality assessment including (signal to noise ratio and contrast to noise ratio) were conducted by two experienced radiologists. In addition, the Apparent Diffusion Coefficient (ADC) values of three groups (active group, inactive group, and control group) on the two DWI sequences were measured by the two radiologists, respectively. Finally, the consistency of measurement between the two researchers was evaluated and the differences in ADC values was compared. Results102 patients were included and were divided into three groups, including the active group (n=32), inactive group (n=29), and control group (n=41) according to ASAS diagnostic criteria. All subjective and objective image quality metrics were rated in favor of r-FOV DWI images compared with f-FOV DWI images [overall image quality: DWI 4(3
		                        		
		                        	
8.Retrospective multicenter nested case-control safety study of Ilaprazole sodium for injection
Jin LI ; Rende FANG ; Juan SONG ; Yongzhou ZHANG ; Fan ZHANG ; Qun ZHAO ; Suhua CAI ; Yi ZHANG ; Haitang HU ; Jianxiong DENG
China Pharmacy 2023;34(11):1379-1383
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			OBJECTIVE To understand the safety of Ilaprazole sodium for injection in clinical practice. METHODS From Jan. 1st 2019 to Feb. 29th 2020, the data of 3 926 valid hospitalized patients receiving Ilaprazole sodium for injection were collected prospectively from 5 third-level hospitals through CHPS, and the post-marketing safety analysis was performed by using retrospective multicenter single cohort study. At the same time, a nested case-control study (the ratio of trial group and control group was 1∶4) was used to confirm the baseline stability of this study cohort and the correlation between adverse reactions and Ilaprazole sodium for injection. RESULTS Among 3 926 patients, 3 patients experienced 5 adverse drug events after using Ilaprazole sodium for injection, with the incidence of 0.076%. There was no serious adverse event, and the occurrence time was 2 days after medication; adverse drug events mainly include elevated liver function indicators (alanine transaminase, aspartate transaminase, total bilirubin), which were mild and untreated, and all adverse drug events were improved. The results of the nested case-control study showed that the trial group and the control group belonged to the same background baseline, and the occurrence of adverse drug events was more closely related to Ilaprazole sodium for injection. CONCLUSIONS The overall safety of Ilaprazole sodium for injection is relatively high, and the occurrence of adverse events is more related to it.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
9.Research progress of mtDNA in acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Jing HAN ; Xiaoyue LI ; Jie ZHANG
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2023;35(5):558-560
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a common cause of death in critically ill patients. At present, the pathogenesis of ARDS has not been clarified, which is mainly related to excessive inflammatory response, increased endothelial and epithelial permeability, and decreased alveolar surfactant. In recent years, many studies have shown that mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is involved in the occurrence and development of ARDS by inducing inflammation and activating immune response, and has the potential to be used as biomarkers for ARDS. This article reviews the role of mtDNA in the pathogenesis of ARDS, aiming to provide new strategies for the treatment of ARDS, and ultimately reduce the mortality of ARDS patients.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
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10.Structural repurposing of SGLT2 inhibitor empagliflozin for strengthening anti-heart failure activity with lower glycosuria.
Yixiang XU ; Chao ZHANG ; Kai JIANG ; Xinchun YANG ; Feng CHEN ; Zhiyang CHENG ; Jinlong ZHAO ; Jiaxing CHENG ; Xiaokang LI ; Xin CHEN ; Luoyifan ZHOU ; Hao DUAN ; Yunyuan HUANG ; Yaozu XIANG ; Jian LI
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2023;13(4):1671-1685
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors have been reapproved for heart failure (HF) therapy in patients with and without diabetes. However, the initial glucose-lowering indication of SGLT2i has impeded their uses in cardiovascular clinical practice. A challenge of SGLT2i then becomes how to separate their anti-HF activity from glucose-lowering side-effect. To address this issue, we conducted structural repurposing of EMPA, a representative SGLT2 inhibitor, to strengthen anti-HF activity and reduce the SGLT2-inhibitory activity according to structural basis of inhibition of SGLT2. Compared to EMPA, the optimal derivative JX01, which was produced by methylation of C2-OH of the glucose ring, exhibited weaker SGLT2-inhibitory activity (IC50 > 100 nmol/L), and lower glycosuria and glucose-lowering side-effect, better NHE1-inhibitory activity and cardioprotective effect in HF mice. Furthermore, JX01 showed good safety profiles in respect of single-dose/repeat-dose toxicity and hERG activity, and good pharmacokinetic properties in both mouse and rat species. Collectively, the present study provided a paradigm of drug repurposing to discover novel anti-HF drugs, and indirectly demonstrated that SGLT2-independent molecular mechanisms play an important role in cardioprotective effects of SGLT2 inhibitors.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
            
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