China special issue on gastrointestinal tumors-Radiological features of pathological complete response in mismatch repair deficient colorectal cancer after neoadjuvant PD-1 blockade: A post hoc analysis of the PICC phase II trial

Neoadjuvant programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) blockade exhibits promising efficacy in patients with mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) colorectal cancer (CRC). However, discrepancies between radiological and histological findings have been reported in the PICC phase II trial (NCT 03926338). Therefore, we strived to discern radiological features associated with pathological complete response (pCR) based on computed tomography (CT) images. Data were obtained from the PICC trial that included 36 tumors from 34 locally advanced dMMR CRC patients, who received neoadjuvant PD-1 blockade for 3 months. Among the 36 tumors, 28 (77.8%) tumors achieved pCR. There were no statistically significant differences in tumor longitudinal diameter, the percentage change in tumor longitudinal diameter from baseline, primary tumor sidedness, clinical stage, extramural venous invasion status, intratumoral calcification, peritumoral fat infiltration, intestinal fistula and tumor necrosis between the pCR and non-pCR tumors. Otherwise, tumors with pCR had smaller posttreatment tumor maximum thickness (median: 10 mm vs 13 mm, P = .004) and higher percentage decrease in tumor maximum thickness from baseline (52.9% vs 21.6%, P = .005) compared to non-pCR tumors. Additionally, a higher proportion of the absence of vascular sign (P = .003, odds ratio [OR] = 25.870 [95% CI, 1.357-493.110]), nodular sign (P < .001, OR = 189.000 [95% CI, 10.464-3413.803]) and extramural enhancement sign (P = .003, OR = 21.667 [2.848-164.830]) was observed in tumors with pCR. In conclusion, these CT-defined radiological features may have the potential to serve as valuable tools for clinicians in identifying patients who have achieved pCR after neoadjuvant PD-1 blockade, particularly in individuals who are willing to adopt a watch-and-wait strategy.     

Resiniferatoxin reduces cardiac sympathetic nerve activation to exert a cardioprotective effect during myocardial infarction

Background and objective: Myocardial infarction (MI) is a common critical disease of the cardiovascular system. The process of MI is often accompanied by the excessive activation of cardiac sympathetic nerves, which leads to arrhythmia. Resiniferatoxin (RTX) is a transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1), involved in the cardiac sympathetic afferent reflex. However, whether RTX can reduce the occurrence of arrhythmia and exert a cardioprotective effect by inhibiting the sympathetic reflex during MI is still unknown. Methods: The left anterior descending artery of cardiac was clamped to construct a model of MI. RTX (50 μg/ml) was used by epicardial application in MI rats. Ventricular electrophysiologic properties were continuously monitored by a body surface ECG. Yrosine hydroxylase (TH) and growth associated protein 43 (GAP43) were detected by Immunofluorescence staining. Connexin43 and transforming growth factor beta receptor 1 (TGF-β1) were detected by western blot. Norepinephrine (NE) and BNP levels in blood and tissue were determined by ELISA. Cardiac function was assessed by echocardiography. Results: The ERP, APD90, QRS, QT and the Tend-Tpeak intervals in MI rats were all prolonged, but decreased after RTX treatment (n = 3, P<0.05). In contrast, the RR interval was shortened in the MI group, but prolonged in the MI+RTX group (n = 3, P<0.05). RTX treatment significantly reduced ventricular arrhythmias after MI. TH- and GAP43-positive nerve densities and TGF-β1, and cx-43 protein expression were up-regulated in the MI group compared to the sham group, and they were decreased in the MI+RTX group compared to the MI group (n = 3, P<0.05). RTX can decrease serum and tissue NE and BNP levels (n = 3, P<0.05). RTX pretreatment significantly decreased heart rate, HW/BW ratio and LVIDS, and increased LVEF andLVFS values (n = 3, P<0.05). Conclusion: RTX improved cardiac dysfunction, ventricular electrophysiologic properties, and sympathetic nerve remodeling in rats with MI by inhibiting the excessive cardiac sympathetic drive.     

γ-干扰素对大鼠胚胎基底前脑及隔区核团胆碱能神经元分化的影响

为了研究γ-干扰素(IFNγ)对大鼠胚胎基底前脑及隔区核团胆碱能神经元分化的作用,采用免疫组织化学方法对胆碱能神经元的特异性标记酶-胆碱乙酰基转移酶(ChAT)进行染色,ChAT阳性细胞的数量反映了胆碱能神经元的数量,并用14C-乙酰CoA作底物来检测ChAT活性。结果显示,IFNγ处理过的实验组,ChAT阳性细胞数量显著增加,ChAT活性也增加,这种增加被大鼠抗小鼠IFNγ单克隆抗体(Ab-IFNγ)完全拮抗。采用流式细胞术对细胞周期进行分析,细胞周期及细胞百分率无明显改变。用MAP2标记神经细胞,神经细胞数基本未增加。以上结果提示:IFNγ不能促进基底前脑和隔区神经元增殖,胆碱能神经元表达增加不是因为神经元数目增加而是分化的结果。     

脊柱复合性损伤的救治风险与早期治疗

目的评估脊柱复合性损伤的特点和救治风险,探讨风险控制与最佳治疗的方法。方法采用AIS、ISS、TRISS及APACHEⅡ等评分方法对273例脊柱复合性损伤患者进行定量评价与救治分类,并依据伤后的损伤分级、参数评定及计量评分等指标进行量化分析和统计处理。结果颈椎合并伤115例,胸椎合并伤141例,胸腰椎合并伤294例,腰骶椎合并伤181例;患者的救治风险和脊椎伤的治疗选择或手术时机与其合并伤的解剖伤势及由此所构成的整体伤情密切相关(P<0.01或<0.05);高风险性伤员往往综合伤势严重,生存概率(Ps)趋低,并发症和死亡率高(P<0.01或<0.05)。结论脊柱脊髓损伤常合并有严重的多发伤,高危伤情不仅可增加其救治风险和脊柱伤的处理难度,且还易于丧失手术最佳时机。分类救治对伤员的风险控制和脊柱伤的专科治疗是有益的。     

1994～2002年广西甲型副伤寒和伤寒流行情况分析

目的 了解1994～2002年接种伤寒Vi疫苗后的7年间伤寒和副伤寒流行变化，评价Vi疫苗对控制伤寒流行的效果并分析甲型副伤寒的特征及影响其爆发流行的因素。方法对自治区疾病控制中心实验室记录、伤寒副伤寒爆发调查报告、监测系统资料、全区伤寒流行地区伤寒Vi疫苗供应情况进行统计分析。结果 经过血培养证实甲型副伤寒病例为1200例、伤寒为285例；甲型副伤寒与伤寒的流行病学、临床特征十分相似；饮用污染水是引起甲型副伤寒爆发的主要原因；从1999年起，甲型副伤寒杆菌开始超过伤寒菌为优势流行菌株。结论 在广泛使用伤寒Vi疫苗后，伤寒基本得到控制，但因为引起副伤寒发病的危险因素依然存在，甲型副伤寒已取代寒，成为广西农村地区的最重要的传染病之一。为控制甲型副伤寒的流行，在安全饮用水供应状况得到全面改善之前，应尽快研制出副伤寒疫苗。     

沸石分子筛材料中次级孔的研究——Ⅱ.Y型沸石晶内次级孔对扩散的影响

以含有次级孔的沸石的晶内扩散为研究对象,对来源于同一NaY母体的一组改性Y型沸石,进行了孔结构分析和正戊烷的扩散系数的测定。得到了具不同次级孔量的Y型沸石晶内扩散性能变化的规律。并采用随机游动方法对实际的Y型沸石晶内扩散进行模拟,得到了与实验测定一致的结果,从而可以对有次级孔的Y型沸石的晶内扩散做定量的估计。     

大剂量卡铂化疗的药物毒性观察

6例肺癌患者接受了大剂量卡铂并自体骨髓移植治疗 ,卡铂剂量从 5 60～ 1375 mg/ m2 ,5例加用 VP～ 1630 0 mg,1例并用 MMC6mg和 VCR2 mg;主要毒性反应为白细胞、中性粒细胞、血小板减少和脱发 ( WHO毒性反应 ～ 级 )其次是贫血、皮肤粘膜出血、呕吐和可逆性肝功能损害 ,口腔粘膜溃疡及轻度发烧各 2例 ,一过性蛋白尿、室上性心动过速和便秘各 1例 ,尿素氮和肌酐未见升高 ;全部患者骨髓均获解救 ,从自体骨髓回输到骨髓造血功能重建成功平均 2 6.67( 17～ 32 )天     

分娩期应用硫酸镁对妊高征母儿预后的影响

目的 :探讨妊高征患者分娩期应用硫酸镁对母儿预后的影响。方法 :回顾性分析近 10年来在该院分娩的妊高征患者分娩期应用硫酸镁情况的临床资料。结果 :分娩的妊高征患者共 82 6例 ,其中分娩期硫酸镁治疗组 4 2 2例 ,未治疗组 4 0 4例。轻、中、重度妊高征分娩期硫酸镁用量分别为 :4 .33± 1.14 g ;5 .5 0± 1.6 4 g ;9.0 0± 1.70g。不同程度妊高征硫酸镁治疗组与未治疗组比较 ,产程、产后出血量及新生儿窒息率差异均无显著意义 (P >0 .0 5 ) ,而两组中轻、中度妊高征分别与重度妊高征比较 ,产后出血量差异均有显著意义 (分别P <0 .0 1,P <0 .0 5 )。硫酸镁配伍酚妥拉明预防子痫 (n =89)较单用酚妥拉明治疗组 (n =5 4 )子痫发生率显著降低 (P <0 .0 5 )。结论 :妊高征患者分娩期适量应用硫酸镁对母儿是安全的 ,有利于预防子痫等并发症。     

肺癌患者血清肿瘤特异生长因子检测及临床意义

目的 :研究TSGF在肺癌诊断、疗效判定中的临床应用价值。方法 :利用生化比色法测定了 18例肺良性病变患者 ,2 4例肺癌患者及 9例肺癌患者治疗后血清中TSGF水平。结果 :肺癌患者未经治疗前其血清TS GF水平及阳性率明显高于肺良性病变患者 ,其敏感性为 75 .0 % ,特异性为 77.8%。经有效化学治疗后肺癌患者血清TSGF明显下降。结论 :血清TSGF检测对肺癌的诊断、疗效观察有较重要的意义。