Comparison of survival between adolescent and young adult vs older patients with hepatocellular carcinoma

BACKGROUNDDue to the special clinical features and biologic characteristics of adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancers, AYA cancers are different from cancers in children and elderly individuals. However, there are few reports on AYA hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).AIMTo investigate the overall survival (OS) of AYA (15-39 years) and elderly (40-74 years) patients with HCC.METHODSThe data of all the HCC cases were extracted from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database from 2004 to 2015 and were then divided into two groups based on age: AYA group (15-39 years) and older group (40-74 years). Kaplan-Meier curves and log-rank tests were used to compare the OS of the two groups. Propensity score matching (PSM) was employed to analyze the OS difference between the two groups. The Cox proportional hazards regression model was used to perform multivariate analysis to explore the risk factors for OS of HCC patients.RESULTSCompared to elderly cancer patients, AYA patients with HCC had a worse Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results stage, including the distant stage (22.1% vs 15.4%, P < 0.001), and a more advanced American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) stage, including AJCC III and IV (49.2% vs 38.3%, P < 0.001), and were more likely to receive surgery (64.5% vs 47.5%, P < 0.001). Before PSM, the AYA group had a longer survival in months (median: 20.00, interquartile range [IQR]: 5.00-62.50) than the older group (median: 15.00, IQR: 4.00-40.00) (P < 0.001). After PSM, the AYA group still had a longer survival in months (median: 21.00, IQR: 5.00-64.50) than the older group (median: 18.00, IQR: 6.00-53.00) (P < 0.001). The Cox proportional hazards regression model showed that advanced age (hazard ratio [HR] = 1.405, 95%CI: 1.218-1.621, P < 0.001) was a risk factor for OS of HCC patients. In the subgroup analysis, the Cox proportional hazards regression model showed that in AJCC I/II HCC patients, advanced age (HR = 1.749, 95%CI: 1.352-2.263, P < 0.001) was a risk factor for OS, while it was not a risk factor in AJCC III/IV HCC patients (HR = 1.186, 95%CI: 0.997-1.410, P = 0.054) before PSM. After PSM, advanced age (HR = 1.891, 95%CI: 1.356-2.637, P < 0.001) was still a risk factor for OS in AJCC I/II HCC patients, but was not a risk factor for OS in AJCC III/IV HCC patients (HR = 1.192, 95%CI: 0.934-1.521, P = 0.157) after PSM.CONCLUSIONAYA patients with HCC have different clinical characteristics from older adults. In different AJCC stages, the two groups of patients have different OS: In AJCC I/II HCC patients, advanced age is a risk factor for OS, but it is not a risk factor for OS in the AJCC III/IV HCC patient group.     

First‐in‐human phase I study of E7090, a novel selective fibroblast growth factor receptor inhibitor,in patients with advanced solid tumors

Fibroblast growth factor receptors (FGFR) are a family of transmembrane receptor tyrosine kinases involved in regulating cellular processes. FGFR mutations are implicated in oncogenesis, representing therapeutic potential in the form of FGFR inhibitors. This phase I, first‐in‐human study in Japan evaluated safety and tolerability of E7090, a potent selective FGFR1‐3 inhibitor, in patients with advanced solid tumors. Dose escalation (daily oral dose of 1‐180 mg) was carried out to assess dose‐limiting toxicity (DLT), maximum tolerated dose, and pharmacokinetics. Pharmacodynamic markers (serum phosphate, fibroblast growth factor 23, and 1,25‐(OH)₂‐vitamin D) were also evaluated. A total of 24 patients refractory to standard therapy or for whom no appropriate treatment was available were enrolled. No DLT were observed up to the 140‐mg dose; one patient in the 180‐mg cohort experienced a DLT (increased aspartate aminotransferase/alanine aminotransferase, grade 3). The maximum tolerated dose was not reached. Dose‐dependent increases in the maximum concentration and area under the curve from time 0 to the last measurable concentration were observed up to 180 mg. Dose‐dependent increases were observed in all pharmacodynamic markers and plateaued at 100‐140 mg, indicating sufficient FGFR pathway inhibition at doses ≥100 mg. In conclusion, E7090 showed a manageable safety profile with no DLT at doses ≤140 mg. Maximum tolerated dose was not determined. The recommended dose for the follow‐up expansion part, restricted to patients with tumors harboring FGFR alterations, was determined as 140 mg, once daily.     

基于网络药理学的中期诊疗方干预新型冠状病毒肺炎(COVID-19)作用机制研究

目的通过网络药理学方法研究新型冠状病毒肺炎(COVID-19)中期诊疗方(XGZQZLF)治疗COVID-19的作用机制。方法采用网络药理学方法,以中药系统药理学数据库、GeneCards数据库等为支撑,通过Cytoscape构建"药物-活性成分-靶点-疾病"网络,进一步进行基因富集分析和通路注释,研究XGZQZLF治疗COVID-19的物质基础和作用机制。结果筛选出XGZQZLF有效成分80个,通过调控蛋白激酶(AKT1)、白细胞介素6(IL-6)、丝裂原活化蛋白激酶3(MAPK3)、血管内皮生长因子A(VEGFA)、半胱氨酸蛋白酶3(CASP3)等208个肺炎相关靶点,以及主要通过调控TNF信号通路、IL-17信号通路、Th17细胞分化、缺氧诱导因子1(HIF-1)信号通路等炎症和免疫相关通路发挥治疗COVID-19的作用。结论 XGZQZLF通过多成分、多靶点、多通路协同作用发挥治疗COVID-19的作用,为XGZQZLF治疗COVID-19的生物机制研究提供数据支撑,同时为COVID-19药物研发提供参考。     

靶向沉默髓鞘转录因子MyT1对脑胶质瘤细胞恶性生物学行为的影响

目的 探讨靶向沉默髓鞘转录因子1（MyT1）对人脑胶质瘤细胞迁移、侵袭和黏附的影响和相关分子机制。方法 设计特异性靶向沉默MyT1基因的shRNA，包装慢病毒后感染人脑胶质瘤U-118MG和U-87MG细胞，qPCR和Western blot检测两种细胞中MyT1的表达水平，BrdU实验、细胞划痕实验、Transwell实验和细胞黏附实验分别检测两种细胞的迁移、侵袭和黏附能力的变化，qPCR检测细胞黏附和肿瘤转移相关基因的表达水平。结果 在HEK293T细胞中包装了特异性靶向MyT1基因的shRNA慢病毒，并成功感染了U-118MG和U-87MG细胞；两种细胞中MyT1 mRNA和蛋白表达水平均显著下调（均P<0.05），细胞的迁移、侵袭和黏附能力均有一定程度的降低（均P<0.05），细胞黏附相关基因表达水平显著下降，肿瘤转移相关基因表达水平显著上升（均P<0.05）。结论 靶向沉默MyT1基因对人脑胶质瘤U-118MG和U-87MG细胞的迁移、侵袭和黏附能力有抑制作用，其机制可能与调控细胞黏附和肿瘤转移相关基因的表达有关。MyT1基因的表达，可能是脑胶质瘤诊疗的一个潜在靶标。     

肾炎方联合缬沙坦分散片对慢性肾小球肾炎患者的疗效与肾功能的影响

目的:探究肾炎方联合缬沙坦分散片治疗慢性肾小球肾炎患者的疗效及对肾功能的影响。方法:选取2016年2月至2019年2月重庆医科大学附属一医院合川医院肾脏内科收治的慢性肾小球肾炎患者122例作为研究对象,随机分为对照组和观察组,每组61例。对照组患者采用下缬沙坦分散片治疗,观察组在对照组基础上采用自拟肾炎方与缬沙坦分散片联合治疗,分析比较2组患者的肾功能指标的动态变化、炎性因子的表达水平、临床疗效及治疗后不良反应。结果:治疗后观察组TC、TG、BUN、Scr及24 hUPE5项指标的动态变化均低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),且观察组ALB动态变化高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);治疗后观察组IL-6、IL-10、CRP及TNF-α水平明显低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),观察组治疗有效率(98.4%)优于对照组(86.9%),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);观察组不良反应发生率(6.6%)低于对照组(31.1%),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:采用自拟肾炎方与缬沙坦分散片联合的治疗方案可增强疗效,提升肾功能,降低促炎性因子的表达水平及不良反应,值得在临床中推广普及。     

益气养阴解毒方联合环磷腺苷葡胺注射液治疗病毒性心肌炎35例

目的:探讨益气养阴解毒方联合环磷腺苷葡胺注射液对病毒性心肌炎患者心功能及外周血清肿瘤坏死因子-α(tumor necrosis factor-α,TNF-α)、转化生长因子-β1(transforming growth factor-β1,TGF-β1)和干扰素-γ(interferon-γ,IFN-γ)水平的影响。方法:将70例病毒性心肌炎患者按照随机数字法分为对照组和观察组,每组各35例。两组患者均给予常规治疗,对照组在常规治疗的基础上给予环磷腺苷葡胺注射液静脉滴注,观察组在对照组的基础上联合益气养阴解毒方治疗。比较两组患者的临床疗效及治疗前后左室短轴缩短分数(left ventricular shortening fraction,LVFS)、左心室射血分数(left ventricular ejection fraction,LVEF)、心脏指数(cardiac index,CI)、TNF-α、TGF-β1和IFN-γ水平。结果:观察组有效率为88.57%,对照组有效率为68.57%,两组患者有效率比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组患者治疗后LVEF、LVFS高于本组治疗前,且观察组高于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组患者治疗后TGF-β1、TNF-α水平低于治疗前比较,IFN-γ高于治疗前,且观察组TGF-β1、TNF-α低于对照组,IFN-γ高于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组患者不良反应发生率比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:益气养阴解毒方联合环磷腺苷葡胺注射液治疗病毒性心肌炎疗效更显著,可减轻机体的炎症反应,恢复患者心功能。     

解毒化浊促愈汤联合美沙拉嗪肠溶片治疗溃疡性结肠炎的疗效及对炎性细胞因子的影响

目的:研究解毒化浊促愈汤治疗溃疡性结肠炎的疗效及对白细胞介素-6(Interleukin-6,IL-6)、肿瘤坏死因子(Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha,TNF-α)水平的影响。方法:选取自2017年8月-2018年10月在河南省中医院肛肠科就诊的溃疡性结肠炎患者60例为研究对象,随机将分为观察组与对照组,每组各30例。对照组用美沙拉嗪治疗,观察组在对照组治疗基础上联合解毒化浊促愈汤治疗。两组均连续治疗6周,比较两组患者治疗后的临床疗效以及治疗前后的IL-6、TNF-α水平变化情况。结果:治疗后观察组临床症状明显改善,总有效率为93.3%(28/30),明显高于对照组的70.0%(21/30)。治疗后,两组患者的血清IL-6、TNF-α水平分别较治疗前显著降低(P<0.05),且观察组各指标水平均低于对照组,差异显著(P<0.05)。结论:此方治疗方法能够明显缓解患者的临床症状,抑制炎症反应,提高临床疗效,具有临床推广价值。     

早期电针干预对SAMP8小鼠学习记忆能力和海马磷酸化Tau蛋白水平的影响

目的:探讨早期电针"百会""大椎""肾俞"穴对快速老化小鼠(SAMP8小鼠)学习记忆能力和海马磷酸化Tau蛋白表达的影响,为临床电针治疗阿尔茨海默病(AD)时间点的选择提供参考。方法:将36只3月龄SAMP8小鼠随机分为模型组、3月龄电针组、9月龄电针组,每组12只;以12只同龄正常老化SAMR1小鼠作为空白对照组。3月龄电针组及9月龄电针组分别于小鼠3月龄及9月龄时予电针"百会""大椎""肾俞"穴治疗(连续波,2 Hz,1.5~2 mA),20 min/次,每日1次,8 d为一疗程,疗程间隔2 d,共治疗3个疗程。每组小鼠在水迷宫检测学习记忆能力结束后统一于10月龄取材;免疫组织化学法、免疫蛋白印迹法(Western blot)检测小鼠海马磷酸化Tau蛋白的表达,实时荧光定量PCR法检测小鼠海马Tau mRNA表达。结果:与空白对照组比较,模型组小鼠逃避潜伏期明显延长(P<0.01),原平台象限停留时间较短,跨越平台次数减少(P<0.01),海马磷酸化Tau蛋白及Tau mRNA表达较高(P<0.01);与模型组比较,3月龄电针组及9月龄电针组小鼠逃避潜伏期缩短(P<0.05),原平台象限停留时间延长,跨越平台次数增多(P<0.05),小鼠海马磷酸化Tau蛋白及Tau mRNA表达降低(P<0.05);与9月龄电针组比较,3月龄电针组小鼠逃避潜伏期缩短(P<0.05),原平台象限停留时间延长,跨越平台次数增多(P<0.05),海马磷酸化Tau蛋白及Tau mRNA表达降低(P<0.01)。结论:早期电针干预能更有效地改善SAMP8小鼠学习记忆能力并降低其海马磷酸化Tau蛋白水平。     

RG108 调控 TFPI-2 甲基化/TMPRSS4 表达对 NSCLC 细胞增殖和凋亡的影响

目的：探讨RG108对人非小细胞肺癌（non-small cell lung cancer, NSCLC）A549和H1299细胞增殖、凋亡的影响及其可能的作用机制。方法：体外培养A549和H1299细胞，经不同浓度RG108处理后，采用MTT法、流式细胞术分别检测细胞增殖率、细胞周期和凋亡水平；qPCR和Western blotting（WB）法检测细胞内TFPI-2 mRNA和蛋白的表达及TMPRSS4的表达量，以甲基化特异性PCR和比色法检测细胞中TFPI-2启动子区域甲基化的状态和程度；分别采用siRNA-TFPI-2和pcDNA3.0-TMPRSS4质粒敲减TFPI-2或过表达TMPRSS4，然后检测细胞增殖率及凋亡率的变化。结果：RG108处理后，A549和H1299细胞的增殖率显著降低（均P<0.05）、细胞周期阻滞于G1/S期（均P<0.05）而凋亡率显著增加（均P<0.01），细胞中TFPI-2 mRNA及蛋白表达水平均显著升高（P<0.01和P<0.05），同时细胞中TFPI-2启动子区域甲基化程度显著降低（均P<0.05）、TMPRSS4的表达也明显减少（P<0.05）。沉默TFPI-2表达后，A549和H1299细胞的增殖水平显著增加（均P<0.05），而转染pcDNA3.0-TMPRSS4质粒则显著降低细胞的凋亡率（均P<0.05）。结论：RG108能够通过抑制TFPI-2甲基化负向调控TMPRSS4表达进而抑制A549和H1299细胞的增殖，并促进其凋亡。