Combination therapy of sorafenib and transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) showed benefits for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This systematic review aims for evaluation of efficacy and safety between sorafenib plus TACE and TACE alone for HCC.
Methods
We systematically searched multi-databases to identify eligible studies. Studies comparing sorafenib combined with TACE and TACE alone for HCC were included.
Results
Nine studies with 900 patients (sorafenib + TACE = 446, TACE = 454) were finally included. Sorafenib combined with TACE significantly reduced 6-month mortality [OR 0.24, 95 % confidential interval (CI) 0.09–0.68, P = 0.007] and 1-year mortality (OR 0.35, 95 % CI 0.21–0.56, P < 0.0001), but did not decrease 2-year mortality (OR 0.58, 95 % CI 0.14–2.46, P = 0.46). Although combination therapy tend to reduce 3-month (OR 0.76, 95 % CI 0.52–1.10, P = 0.15) and 6-month progression free rate (OR 0.27, 95 % CI 0.07–1.05, P = 0.06), the changes were not significant. Additionally, objective response ratio (OR 0.39, 95 % CI 0.19–0.78, P = 0.008) and clinical benefit ratio (OR 0.27, 95 % CI 0.15–0.50, P < 0.0001) also favored for combination therapy, which, however, caused higher morbidity, especially hand-foot skin reaction (OR 53.71, 95 % CI 28.86–99.93, P < 0.00001), hematological events (OR 14.8, 95 % CI 6.07–36.07, P < 0.00001), diarrhea (OR 6.62, 95 % CI 3.82–11.45, P < 0.00001), hypertension (OR 5.03, 95 % CI 3.02–8.38, P < 0.00001), rash/desquamation (OR 5.67, 95 % CI 3.58–8.99, P < 0.00001), and fatigue (OR 2.5, 95 % CI 1.09–5.72, P = 0.03).
Conclusion
Combination of sorafenib and TACE showed survival and clinical benefits in patients with HCC, though enhanced morbidity. 相似文献
DCOIT (4,5-dichloro-2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one) is the main ingredient in SeaNine-211, a new antifouling agent that replaces organotin compounds to prevent the growth of fouling organisms on board. Biocides from antifoulants can cause problems for marine ecosystems by destroying non-target algal species. This study evaluated the potential adverse effects DCOIT using the Marine Chlorella sp. The concentration of DCOIT were set according to the semi-inhibitory concentrations for acute exposure experiments, and relevant oxidative stress indicators were measured to assess the acute toxic effects. The results showed that the inhibition concentrations (IC50) of DCOIT against Marine Chlorella sp was 2.522 mg/L. The genes related to photosynthesis and antioxidant capacity showed the effect of promoting low concentration and inhibiting high concentration. In addition, based on the ultrastructural observation and the expression analysis of photosynthesis related genes, it was found that DCOIT had a significant effect on plant photosynthesis.
AIM:To identify the role of human development in the incidence and mortality rates of gastrointestinal cancers worldwide.METHODS:The age-standardized incidence and mortality rates for gastrointestinal cancers,including cancers of the esophagus,stomach,pancreas,liver,gallbladder,and colorectum,were obtained from the GLOBOCAN 2008 database and United States Cancer Statistics(USCS)report.The human development index(HDI)data were calculated according to the 2011 Human Development Report.We estimated the mortality-toincidence ratios(MIRs)at the regional and national levels,and explored the association of the MIR with development levels as measured by the HDI using a modified"drug dose to inhibition response"model.Furthermore,countries were divided into four groups according to the HDI distribution,and the MIRs of the four HDI groups were compared by one-way ANOVA followed by the Tukey-Kramer post-hoc test.Statespecific MIRs in the United States were predicted from the estimated HDI using the fitted non-linear model,and were compared with the actual MIRs calculated from data in the USCS report.RESULTS:The worldwide incidence and mortality rates of gastrointestinal cancers were as high as 39.4and 54.9 cases per 100000 individuals,respectively.Linear and non-linear regression analyses revealed an inverse correlation between the MIR of gastrointestinal cancers and the HDI at the regional and national levels(<0;P=0.0028 for regional level and<0.0001 for national level,ANOVA).The MIR differed significantly among the four HDI areas(very high HDI,0.620±0.033;high HDI,0.807±0.018;medium HDI,0.857±0.021;low HDI,0.953±0.011;P<0.001,oneway ANOVA).Prediction of the MIRs for individual United States states using best-fitted non-linear models showed little deviation from the actual MIRs in the United States.Except for 28 data points(9.93%of282),the actual MIRs of all gastrointestinal cancers were mostly located in the prediction intervals via the best-fit non-linear regression models.CONCLUSION:The inverse correlation 相似文献
Constituents of the fruits of Rubus corchorifolius were investigated. A new compound, namely rubusin A (1), along with three known compounds, was isolated and characterized. Among them, the new compound exhibited significant activity against kidney deficiency, and quercetin and kaempferol were isolated from the fruits of R. corchorifolius for the first time. 相似文献
目的:探讨疑核对炎症性肠病(inflammatory bowel disease,IBD)相关细胞因子IL-6的调控作用,以及在IBD发生发展过程中发挥的作用.方法:三硝基苯磺酸(TNBS)诱导IBD大鼠动物模型,采用脑立体定位技术和电生理方法,应用Real-time PCR方法来检测急性电刺激疑核前后IBD大鼠结肠、胸腺、脾脏、外周血淋巴细胞中IL-6 mRNA表达水平的变化.结果:经急性电刺激疑核后,IBD模型大鼠结肠、胸腺、脾脏及外周血淋巴细胞中IL-6的mRNA转录水平均显著升高(3.26E-02±5.83E-03 vs 5.12E-03±6.86E-04,5.52E-02±9.56E-03 vs 2.04E-02±3.58E-03,3.42E-02±7.19E-03 vs 2.91E-03±3.41E-04,8.12E-03±4.24E-04 vs 3.74E-03±5.73E-04,均P<0.01).而假刺激组和对照组没有明显变化(P>0.05).结论:疑核对IBD大鼠相关细胞因子IL-6具有一定的调控作用,且以正调控作用为主,并且在IBD发生发展过程中可能发挥着重要的作用. 相似文献