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Wortman CD, Godding LTH, Yin Q, Kwee KV, Visch MB, de Jong EMGJ, van den Reek JMPA, Tjioe M. Psoriasis healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic: a survey among psoriasis patients (PsoCovidCare). J DERMATOL TREAT 2024; 35:2369616. [PMID: 38897615 DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2024.2369616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND During the COVID-19 pandemic, psoriasis care underwent significant changes in consultation methods and treatment management. However, comprehensive data on these changes and patient perceptions are limited. AIMS To evaluate the pandemic's implications on psoriasis patients, focusing on access to information, consultation methods, patient satisfaction, disease control assessment, and treatment management changes. METHODS A multicenter cross-sectional survey was performed in psoriasis patients from 4 dutch hospitals during the second wave of the pandemic. RESULTS Among 551 respondents, approximately 55% received information their treatment in relation to COVID-19 from their treating physician, while 16.3% sought information online. Consultation methods were shifted to remote formats for 43.6% of patients, primarily via phone and the shift was often initiated by physicians. Overall patient satisfaction during the pandemic scored high (8.0), with remote consultations scoring between 8.0-9.0. Patients on biological treatment reported better disease control (8.0), compared to those on topical (6.0) or conventional systemic treatments (7.0). However, within the systemic treatment group and biologics group, a notable percentage interrupted (16.3% resp. 12.9%) or discontinued treatment (14.1 resp. 10.6%) during the pandemic. Disease control was moderate-to-good assessed by 75% of patients receiving face-to-face and 68% receiving remote consultations. CONCLUSION Remote care appears to be a viable alternative to face-to-face consultations, with potential benefits in enhancing access to information provided by treating physicians.
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Song W, Liu L, Liang H, Cheng H, He W, Yin Q, Zhang Z, Lin W, Li H, Li Q, Liu W, Zhang D, Chen D, Yuan Q. m 6Am Methyltransferase PCIF1 Regulates Periodontal Inflammation. J Dent Res 2024:220345241271078. [PMID: 39290151 DOI: 10.1177/00220345241271078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/19/2024] Open
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N6,2'-O-dimethyladenosine (m6Am), a common mRNA modification in eukaryotic capped mRNAs, plays a pivotal role in cellular functions and disease progression. However, its involvement in host inflammation remains elusive. Here, we demonstrate that loss of m6Am methyltransferase phosphorylated CTD interacting factor 1 (PCIF1) attenuates periodontal inflammation in whole-body and myeloid lineage-specific knockout mouse models. Pcif1 deletion inhibits macrophage phagocytosis and migration through m6Am-Csf1r signaling. In addition, colony-stimulating factor-1 receptor (CSF1R) is identified as a potential target for the treatment of periodontitis. We thus reveal a previously unrecognized role for PCIF1-mediated m6Am modification in governing macrophage responses and periodontal inflammation.
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Yin Q, Cheng Z, Yang M, Wang S, Xie F. A semimechanistic pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic model for alanine aminotransferase-based hepatotoxicity of methotrexate in paediatric patients with acute lymphoid leukaemia. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2023; 89:3637-3647. [PMID: 37548052 DOI: 10.1111/bcp.15868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023] Open
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AIMS Methotrexate (MTX) is recognized for its potential to induce hepatotoxicity, commonly manifested by elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels. However, the quantitative relationship between the pharmacokinetics (PK) of MTX and ALT-based hepatotoxicity remains unclear. This study aimed to develop a semimechanistic PK/pharmacodynamic (PD) model to characterize the MTX-induced hepatotoxicity based on ALT in paediatric patients with acute lymphoid leukaemia. METHODS A retrospective study was conducted on paediatric patients who received high-dose (3-5 g/m2 ) MTX treatment. MTX concentrations were assessed at 24-h intervals until the concentration dropped below 0.1 μmol/L. ALT concentrations were measured both before and after MTX administration. A population PK model was initially developed, which was later connected to a semimechanistic hepatotoxicity model. RESULTS The PK model was developed using 354 MTX concentrations obtained from 51 patients, while the PD model was constructed using 379 ALT concentrations collected from 48 patients. The optimal PK model for MTX consisted of a 2-compartment structure, where body surface area served as a covariate for clearance and central volume of distribution. An indirect response model coupled to a liver injury signal transduction model was developed to describe the dynamics of ALT after MTX administration. The drug effect was adequately described by a linear model, exhibiting considerable interoccasion variability for each treatment session. No significant covariates were identified to have an impact on the PD parameters. CONCLUSION A semimechanistic model was developed to describe ALT-based hepatotoxicity of MTX, and it has the potential to serve as a valuable tool for characterizing drug-induced hepatotoxicity.
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Feng M, Tang Y, Fan M, Li L, Wang S, Yin Q, Ai H, Zhao S, Yin Y, Liu D, Ren Y, Li J, Li F, Lang J. Low-Dose Fractionated Radiotherapy Combined with Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for T3-4 Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Patients: The Preliminary Results of a Phase II Randomized Controlled Trial. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2023; 117:e580-e581. [PMID: 37785764 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2023.06.1921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE(S) Over 70% of NPC patients were local advanced NPC (LANPC). The 5-year local recurrence-free survival rate is only 70% in T3-4 patients. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) followed with concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) was recommended for LANPC patients. Low-dose fractionated radiotherapy (LDFRT), which is <100cGy, induces enhanced cell killing by the hyper-radiation sensitivity phenomenon and potentiates effects of chemotherapy. The synergy of LDFRT and NACT has not been used in the clinical practice and few studies focused on it. A single arm study found the ORR of primary site was improved to 90% for head and neck squamous carcinoma patients treated with LDFRT and NACT. Our previous study found the ORR of lymph nodes was higher in LDFRT group for high-risk LANPC patients. However, another study showed there was no significant difference between LDFRT and control group for LANPC patients. So, we aimed to investigate the potential efficacy of this novel neoadjuvant therapy for T3-4 NPC patients. MATERIALS/METHODS A total of 60 pathological confirmed T3-4 (UICC/AJCC8th) NPC patients were prospectively enrolled in our study. They were randomly assigned to two groups. For the LDFRT group, the patients received 3 cycles of NACT (docetaxel 75mg/m2 D1, cisplatin 80mg/m2 D1) with LDFRT, and followed with CCRT. LDFRT was delivered as 50cGy per fraction twice a day to primary site on D1,2 for each cycle of NACT. The patients in the control group only received NACT and followed with CCRT. All the patients underwent IGRT. RECIST criteria and CTCAE 5.0 was used to evaluate the ORR and toxicity at post-NACT and the completion of CCRT. RESULTS From February 2022 to December 2022, 60 T3-4 NPC patients were included, and 30 patients for each group. For the primary site, the median volume reduction rate and the ORR after NACT was significantly improved in LDFRT group (69.27% vs 40.10%, p<0.001;93.33% vs 73.33%, p = 0.038). For the median volume reduction rate of primary site and lymph node, it was also obviously improved in LDFRT group (86.59% vs 55.43%, p<0.001). Though there was a tendency of ORR improvement in LDFRT group, but no significant difference (96.67% vs 83.33%, p = 0.195). After the completion of CCRT, the median volume reduction rate of primary site had an increased tendency in LDFRT group (96.16% vs 88.3%, p = 0.065), but the ORR had no statistical significance (LDFRT group: CR 45.8%, PR 54.2%; control group: CR 37.5%, PR 62.5%). For the toxicity, the incidence of grade 3-4 adverse events had no difference between two groups (p = 0.786). No grade 5 adverse events occurred. CONCLUSION LDFRT combined with NACT could obviously improve the median volume reduction rate and ORR of primary tumor for T3-4 NPC patients, and the toxicity was similar and tolerable. This novel treatment could be a promising strategy to improve treatment response and needed to be confirmed further.
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Guguchia Z, Mielke C, Das D, Gupta R, Yin JX, Liu H, Yin Q, Christensen MH, Tu Z, Gong C, Shumiya N, Hossain MS, Gamsakhurdashvili T, Elender M, Dai P, Amato A, Shi Y, Lei HC, Fernandes RM, Hasan MZ, Luetkens H, Khasanov R. Tunable unconventional kagome superconductivity in charge ordered RbV 3Sb 5 and KV 3Sb 5. Nat Commun 2023; 14:153. [PMID: 36631467 PMCID: PMC9834244 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-35718-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Unconventional superconductors often feature competing orders, small superfluid density, and nodal electronic pairing. While unusual superconductivity has been proposed in the kagome metals AV3Sb5, key spectroscopic evidence has remained elusive. Here we utilize pressure-tuned and ultra-low temperature muon spin spectroscopy to uncover the unconventional nature of superconductivity in RbV3Sb5 and KV3Sb5. At ambient pressure, we observed time-reversal symmetry breaking charge order below [Formula: see text] 110 K in RbV3Sb5 with an additional transition at [Formula: see text] 50 K. Remarkably, the superconducting state displays a nodal energy gap and a reduced superfluid density, which can be attributed to the competition with the charge order. Upon applying pressure, the charge-order transitions are suppressed, the superfluid density increases, and the superconducting state progressively evolves from nodal to nodeless. Once optimal superconductivity is achieved, we find a superconducting pairing state that is not only fully gapped, but also spontaneously breaks time-reversal symmetry. Our results point to unprecedented tunable nodal kagome superconductivity competing with time-reversal symmetry-breaking charge order and offer unique insights into the nature of the pairing state.
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Zhang C, Liu Q, Yin Q. HSA-MIR-183-3P TARGETING ATAXIA-TELANGIECTASIA MUTATED PROTEIN REGULATION OF NF-ΚB SIGNALING PATHWAY AFFECTS CELLULAR SENESCENCE CAUSED BY DNA DAMAGE IN LUMBAR DISC DEGENERATION. ACTA ENDOCRINOLOGICA (BUCHAREST, ROMANIA : 2005) 2023; 19:10-18. [PMID: 37601718 PMCID: PMC10439315 DOI: 10.4183/aeb.2023.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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Aims To test the effect of Hsa-miR-183-3p on cell aging and disc degeneration in lumbar intervertebral disc. Methods This study combined clinical research with basic cell experiment, analyzing clinical data from patients with lumbar disc degeneration and traumatic lumbar spine fracture, as well as the differences in baseline data. The degree of lumbar disc injury in patients of different ages was also compared. Differentially expressed miRNAs were predicted via GEO database, and qPCR confirmation was determined by collecting cartilage endplates from two groups. ACAN, Col2A1, p16, p21, and p53 were detected by immunofluorescence, Western blot and qPCR in human nucleus pulposus cells. Changes of cell senescence were detected. The binding of Hsa-miR-183-3p to ataxia-telangiectasia mutated protein was confirmed by dual luciferase reporter assay. Results Degenerative discs showed elevated expression of hsa-miR-183-3p, which may be upregulated by TNF-α via NF-κB signaling pathway and target ataxia-telangiectasia mutated protein regulation. Conclusion Degeneration of the intervertebral disc can be accelerated by TNF-α. Additionally, Hsa-miR-183-3p passed NF-κB signaling pathway is blocked via up-regulation of TNF-α to reduce inflammation via targeting ataxia-telangiectasia mutated protein. As a result, this negative feedback mechanism may assist in maintaining a low degenerative load and preserving chronic disc degeneration.
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Feng M, Du X, Yin Y, Yan L, Wang H, Yin Q, Li L, Fan M, Lai X, Huang Y, Ren J, Lang J. Early Prediction Model of Radiation-Induced Xerostomia Based on Radiomics during Radiotherapy for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2022.07.420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Feng M, Yin Q, Qi Y, Lu L, Lan M, Xin L, Ming F, Jun Z, Fang L, Wang W, Lang J. Low-Dose Ultra-Fractionated Radiotherapy as a Chemosensitizer of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Locally Advanced Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: A Preliminary Results of the Phase II Trial. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2021.07.1122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Bi R, Chen K, Wang Y, Luo X, Li Q, Li P, Yin Q, Fan Y, Zhu S. Regulating Fibrocartilage Stem Cells via TNF-α/Nf-κB in TMJ Osteoarthritis. J Dent Res 2021; 101:312-322. [PMID: 34515572 DOI: 10.1177/00220345211037248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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In this study, we investigate harnessing fibrocartilage stem cell (FCSC) capacities by regulating tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) signaling for cartilage repair in temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJOA). Stem cell specifics for FCSCs were characterized in the presence of TNF-α. Etanercept as a TNF-α inhibitor and BAY 11-7082 as an Nf-κB inhibitor were used to study TNF-α regulation of FCSCs. Lineage tracing was performed in Gli1-CreERT+;Tmfl/fl mice when etanercept (1 mg/kg, every 3 d) or isometric vehicle was subcutaneously injected to trace specific changes in FCSCs. Surgically induced TMJOA Sprague-Dawley rats were generated with BAY 11-7082 (5 mg/kg, every 3 d) or vehicle subcutaneous injection to investigate the functional role of TNF-α/Nf-κB in TMJOA. Anterior disc displacement (ADD) rabbits were used to analyze the therapeutic effect of etanercept as a TMJOA intra-articular treatment with etanercept (0.02 mg in 100 μL, every 2 wk) or isometric vehicle. In vitro, TNF-α inhibited proliferation of FCSCs and increased FCSC apoptosis. TNF-α activation interfered with osteogenic and chondrogenic differentiation of FCSCs, while etanercept could partially recover FCSC specificity from TNF-α. FCSC lineage tracing in Gli1-CreERT+;Tmfl/fl mice showed that the chondrogenic capacity of Gli1+ cell lineage was markedly suppressed in osteoarthritis cartilage, the phenotype of which could be significantly rescued by etanercept. Specifically blocking the Nf-κB pathway could significantly weaken the regulatory effect of TNF-α on FCSC specificity in vitro and in TMJOA rats in vivo. Finally, intra-articular etanercept treatment efficiently rescued TMJ cartilage degeneration and growth retardation in ADD rabbits. Inhibition of TNF-α signaling reduced Nf-κB transcripts and recovered FCSC specificities. In vivo, etanercept treatment effectively rescued the osteoarthritis phenotype in TMJOA mice and ADD rabbits. These data suggest a novel therapeutic mechanism whereby TNF-α/Nf-κB inhibition promotes FCSC chondrogenic capacity for cartilage transformation in TMJOA.
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Wang J, Jin J, Yin Q, Sun M, Liang Y, Chang C, Zheng J, Li J, Ji C, Zhang J, Li J, Gong Y, Luo S, Zhang Y, Chen R, Shen Z, Yu X, Liu K, Yang J. 825O Ivosidenib in Chinese patients (pts) with relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia (R/R AML) with an IDH1 mutation: Results from a bridging registrational study. Ann Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2021.08.118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Feng M, Yan L, Du X, Wang H, Ren J, Wang M, Yin Q, Lai X, Li L, Lan M, Lu S, Huang Y, Li F, Xu X, Wang W, Lang J. 873P Early efficacy prediction of nasopharyngeal carcinoma based on 3D-ADC acquired during radiotherapy: A phase II prospective study. Ann Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2021.08.1283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Feng M, Yin Q, Qi Y, Li L, Lan M, Lai X, Fan M, Zhang J, Li F, Wang W, Lang J. PO-0978 Low-dose radiotherapy as a chemosensitizer of neoadjuvant chemotherapy for LA-NPC: a phase II trial. Radiother Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(21)07429-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Yin Q, Srivastava K, Brust DG, Flegel WA. Transfusion support during childbirth for a woman with anti-U and the RHD*weak D type 4.0 allele. Immunohematology 2021; 37:1-4. [PMID: 33962485 DOI: 10.21307/immunohematology-2021-001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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D- red blood cells (RBCs), always in short supply, and Rh immune globulin (RhIG) are not needed for patient care if D+ RBCs can safely be transfused. According to a recent work group recommendation, patients with the RHD*weak D type 4.0 allele can be considered D+. We report an African American woman who presented for delivery at the end of the third trimester, at which time anti-U and a serologic weak D phenotype were recognized, requiring U-, D- RBC units. We obtained 3 U- RBC units, including 1 D- unit. Later, the RHD*weak D type 4.0 allele was determined by RHD genotyping, only 6 days before delivery. The patient had an uneventful vaginal delivery of a D+ baby. No transfusion was needed for mother or baby. In this case, a pregnant woman with the RHD*weak D type 4.0 allele can safely be managed as D+, relaxing the unnecessary D- restriction for the limited U- RBC supply. The procured U-, D- RBC unit was frozen with 14 days of shelf-life remaining. To conserve D- RBC units, not limited to U-, for patients with a definite need, we recommend molecular analysis of a serologic weak D phenotype before a transfusion becomes imminent. The best time to resolve a serologic weak D phenotype with RHD genotyping is early in a pregnancy. Immunohematology 2021;37:1-4 . D– red blood cells (RBCs), always in short supply, and Rh immune globulin (RhIG) are not needed for patient care if D+ RBCs can safely be transfused. According to a recent work group recommendation, patients with the RHD*weak D type 4.0 allele can be considered D+. We report an African American woman who presented for delivery at the end of the third trimester, at which time anti-U and a serologic weak D phenotype were recognized, requiring U–, D– RBC units. We obtained 3 U– RBC units, including 1 D– unit. Later, the RHD*weak D type 4.0 allele was determined by RHD genotyping, only 6 days before delivery. The patient had an uneventful vaginal delivery of a D+ baby. No transfusion was needed for mother or baby. In this case, a pregnant woman with the RHD*weak D type 4.0 allele can safely be managed as D+, relaxing the unnecessary D– restriction for the limited U– RBC supply. The procured U–, D– RBC unit was frozen with 14 days of shelf-life remaining. To conserve D– RBC units, not limited to U–, for patients with a definite need, we recommend molecular analysis of a serologic weak D phenotype before a transfusion becomes imminent. The best time to resolve a serologic weak D phenotype with RHD genotyping is early in a pregnancy. Immunohematology 2021;37:1–4 .
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Sun J, Cui XW, Li YS, Wang SY, Yin Q, Wang XN, Gu L. The value of 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging combined with detection of CA125 and HE4 in the diagnosis of recurrence and metastasis of ovarian cancer. EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2021; 24:7276-7283. [PMID: 32706065 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202007_21882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the clinical application value of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) PET/CT imaging combined with detection of serum tumor molecular markers (carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA 125) and human epididymis protein 4 (HE4)) in the diagnosis of recurrence and metastasis of ovarian cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS Clinical data about 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging and serum CA125 and HE4 of 69 ovarian cancer patients after the first cytoreductive surgery and chemotherapy were retrospectively analyzed, and the clinical application value of 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging combined with detection of CA125 and HE4 in the diagnosis of recurrence and metastasis of ovarian cancer was evaluated. RESULTS The 18F-FDG PET/CT images of recurrence and metastasis of ovarian cancer showed hypermetabolism. The sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, predictive positive value, and predictive negative value of 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging for the diagnosis of recurrence and metastasis of ovarian cancer were 90.74%, 86.67%, 89.86%, 96.08%, and 72.22%, respectively; those of CA125 for the diagnosis of them were 77.78%, 86.67%, 79.71%, 95.45% and 52.00%, respectively, and those of HE4 for the diagnosis of them were 70.37%, 93.33%, 76.84%, 97.44%, and 48.39% respectively. In addition, the sensitivity and specificity of 18F-FDG PET/CT combined with detection of serum CA125 and HE4 for the diagnosis were 100.00% and 100.00%, respectively, significantly higher than those of separate 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging, detection of serum CA125, and detection of serum HE4 (c2 = 5.243, 13.500, 18.783, p = 0.022, 0.000, 0.000; c2 = 4.000, 8.525, 9.864, p = 0.046, 0.004, 0.002), and the accuracy of the combination use of them was 95.65%, also significantly higher than that of separate CA125 and HE4 (c2 = 8.118, 10.315, p = 0.004, 0.001, both p < 0.01). Furthermore, the maximum standardized uptake value (SUVmax) of 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging for recurrence and metastasis of ovarian cancer focuses was significantly positively correlated with serum CA125 and HE4 levels (r = 0.596, p = 0.000; r = 0.431, p = 0.002), and the serum CA125 level was also significantly positively correlated with serum HE4 level in patients with recurrent or metastasized ovarian cancer (r = 0.198, p = 0.043,). CONCLUSIONS 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging combined with detection of serum CA125 and HE4 can significantly improve the diagnostic efficiency to recurrence and metastasis of ovarian cancer and is conducive to the early diagnosis of the recurrence and metastasis, which provides a basis for further clinical intervention.
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Wang M, Liu F, Li Q, Yin Q, Shen A. Quality assessment of guidelines for the management of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in children. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2021; 24:287-294. [PMID: 32228758 DOI: 10.5588/ijtld.19.0224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE: The quality of paediatric clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for the management of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection is unclear. We aimed to comprehensively assess the quality of these CPGs and identify areas requiring improvement.DESIGN: CPGs were systematically searched and identified before being appraised by independent reviewers using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II (AGREE II) and Reporting Items for Practice Guidelines in HealThcare (RIGHT) tools. Inter-rater reliability was assessed using intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC).RESULTS: Twenty-five CPGs were evaluated. All CPG agreements among four reviewers were good (ICC 0.753-0.939). The mean CPG score was 50.5% (23.5-78.4%), and seven CPGs were recommended for use. The mean scores of three domains were low: 38% for stakeholder involvement (5.6-93.1%), 38.4% for rigour of development (1-97.4%) and 36.3% for applicability (12.5-64.6%). The mean reporting rate of Reporting Items for Practice Guidelines in HealThcare fields was 41.8%, and the evidence field had the highest reporting rate (63.1%), while the review and quality assurance field had the lowest rate (15.4%) for CPGs that include methods.CONCLUSION: The methodological and reporting quality of the CPGs was variable and poor, respectively. More effort is needed in stakeholder involvement, rigour of development, applicability domains and reporting to produce higher-quality CPGs.
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Sha MX, Huang XW, Yin Q. MiR-548b-3p inhibits proliferation and migration of breast cancer cells by targeting MDM2. EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2021; 24:3105-3112. [PMID: 32271428 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202003_20675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to explore the expression and biological functions of micro ribonucleic acid (miR)-548b-3p in breast cancer (BC), and to investigate its potential molecular mechanism. PATIENTS AND METHODS The expression level of miR-548b-3p in BC tissues and cells was detected by quantitative Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (qRT-PCR). Subsequently, the impacts of miR-548b-3p on the proliferation, apoptosis, and cycle, as well as migration and invasion of BC cells, were explored using colony formation assay and 5-ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine (EdU) staining, flow cytometry, and transwell assay, respectively. The possible downstream target genes of miR-548b-3p were predicted via bioinformatics and verified through qRT-PCR and Western blotting. Furthermore, Dual-Luciferase reporter gene assay was employed to confirm whether miR-548b-3p could directly bind to murine double minute 2 (MDM2). RESULTS QRT-PCR results showed that miR-548b-3p expression was significantly downregulated in 37 out of 43 BC tissues. Subsequent in-vitro experiments indicated that the overexpression of miR-548b-3p significantly inhibited the proliferation and metastasis, whereas promoted the apoptosis of BC cells. Bioinformatics predicted that MDM2 was the downstream target gene of miR-548b-3p. After overexpression of miR-548b-3p, qRT-PCR, and Western blotting results revealed that the expression of MDM2 was remarkably downregulated. Dual-Luciferase reporter gene assay further confirmed that miR-548b-3p could directly bind to MDM2. CONCLUSIONS MiR-548b-3p expression was significantly downregulated in BC. In addition, lowly expressed miR-548b-3p repressed the proliferation and metastasis of BC cells through targeted regulation of MDM2.
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Li M, Li Q, Yin Q, Wang Y, Shang JM, Wang LH. Evaluation of color Doppler ultrasound combined with plasma miR-21 and miR-27a in the diagnosis of breast cancer. Clin Transl Oncol 2020; 23:709-717. [PMID: 33206330 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-020-02501-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the clinical value of color Doppler ultrasound combined with plasma miR-21 and miR-27a in the diagnosis of breast cancer (BC). METHODS 129 patients with BC and 50 patients with benign breast lesions were selected. They were scanned by color Doppler ultrasound on the breast. The relative expression of miR-21 and miR-27a in plasma was detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR. The clinical value of color Doppler ultrasound combined with plasma miR-21 and miR-27a in the diagnosis of BC was analyzed retrospectively. RESULTS Two-dimensional ultrasound images of BC showed irregular shape, unclear boundary, burr-like edge, uneven internal echo, weakened rear echo, microcalcification, aspect ratio > 1 and axillary lymph node metastasis. The grade of blood flow signal was improved, mainly in grade II and above, which was statistically different from that of benign control group (P < 0.001). The relative expression of plasma miR-21 and miR-27a in breast cancer group was significantly higher than that in benign control group (P < 0.001). The relative expressions of plasma miR-21 and miR-27a in breast cancer group were significantly correlated with histological grade, clinical stage, lymph node metastasis and postoperation. The relative expression levels of miR-21 and miR-27a in plasma of patients with low histological grade (grade III), high clinical stage (stage III, IV) and lymph node metastasis before operation were significantly higher than those in patients with high histological grade (grade I, II), low clinical stage (stage I, II) and no lymph node metastasis after operation (P < 0.01). The sensitivity, accuracy and negative predictive value of ultrasound combined with plasma miR-21 and miR-27a in the diagnosis of BC were significantly higher than those of each single examination. CONCLUSIONS Color Doppler ultrasound combined with plasma miR-21 and miR-27a can significantly improve the diagnostic efficiency of BC, which is beneficial to early diagnosis and early clinical intervention.
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Wu X, Wang Y, Yin Q, Jiao W, Sun L, Qi H, Li J, Quan S, Xu B, Shen A. A diagnostic test that uses isothermal amplification and lateral flow detection sdaA can detect tuberculosis in 60 min. J Appl Microbiol 2020; 130:2102-2110. [PMID: 33070404 DOI: 10.1111/jam.14902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2020] [Revised: 09/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), is now the leading cause of death from infectious disease, thus rapid diagnostic and screening techniques for TB are urgently needed. METHODS AND RESULTS Here, a detection of MTB using multiple cross displacement amplification coupling with nanoparticles-based lateral flow device (MCDA-LFD) was developed and validated, targeting the specific sdaA gene. The whole detection procedure, including rapid genomic DNA extraction (15 min), amplification (30 min) and result reporting (2 min), was completed within 50 min. No cross-reaction with non-mycobacteria and non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) strains was observed. The sensitivity of sdaA-MCDA-LFD, Xpert MTB/RIF assay and culture results was 81·6, 48·3 and 37·9%, respectively, in TB patients. Among positive culture samples, the sensitivity of sdaA-MCDA-LFD and Xpert MTB/RIF assay was 93·9% (31/33) and 81·8% (27/33), respectively. Among culture-negative samples, the sensitivity of sdaA-MCDA-LFD and Xpert MTB/RIF assay was 74·1% (40/54) and 27·8% (15/54), respectively. The specificity of sdaA-MCDA-LFD and Xpert MTB/RIF was 95·4% (62/65) and 100% (65/65) in clinical samples from non-TB patients. CONCLUSION The sdaA-MCDA-LFD assay was a rapid, simple, specific and sensitive TB diagnostic test. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY The sdaA-MCDA-LFD assay holds promise for application as a useful point-of-care test to detect MTB, and will play an important role in controlling and preventing TB.
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Guo H, Wang P, Chang J, Yin Q, Liu C, Li M, Dang X, Lu F. Effect of processed maize stover as an alternative energy source in swine production. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL AND FEED SCIENCES 2020. [DOI: 10.22358/jafs/124044/2020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Bi R, Yin Q, Mei J, Chen K, Luo X, Fan Y, Zhu S. Identification of human temporomandibular joint fibrocartilage stem cells with distinct chondrogenic capacity. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2020; 28:842-852. [PMID: 32147536 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2020.02.835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2019] [Revised: 02/08/2020] [Accepted: 02/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study was aimed to identify the residence of human fibrocartilage stem cells (hFCSCs), characterize their stem cell properties and investigate the functional mechanisms which regulate fibrocartilage stem cells (FCSCs) toward chondrogenic differentiation during cartilage homeostasis and repairing. METHODS Cytological characteristics of hFCSCs and human orofacial mesenchymal stem cells (hOFMSCs) were analyzed. Chondrogenic potential of hFCSCs was compared with hOFMSCs both in vitro and in vivo. Regulatory role of SOX9 during FCSCs chondrogenesis was studied by shRNA interference in vitro, and by GFP+ FCSCs treatment in rat condylar cartilage defect model. SOX9 expression was also examined in temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJOA) patients' cartilage surface. RESULTS hFCSCs exhibited typical mesenchymal stem cell characteristics, with significantly stronger chondrogenic capability compared to hOFMSCs. Moreover, hFCSCs showed remarkably increased expression of SOX9. During cartilage pellet culture, there was stronger SOX9 expression in hFCSCs than hOFMSCs. SOX9 shRNA interference downregulated chondrogenic capability of hFCSCs in vitro, as well as disrupting migration and chondrogenic differentiation of GFP+ FCSCs toward mature chondrocytes in rat condylar cartilage defect. Of note, SOX9 expression was also found suppressed in the condylar superficial zone of TMJOA patients. CONCLUSION We found the existence of FCSCs in human TMJ cartilage, and characterized their distinct stem cell features. SOX9 is essential for hFCSCs chondrogenic differentiation, and a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory role of SOX9 in hFCSCs would be important for exploring potential intervention strategy of condylar cartilage degradation during TMJ disorders.
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Bi R, Jiang N, Yin Q, Chen H, Liu J, Zhu S. A new clinical classification and treatment strategies for temporomandibular joint ankylosis. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020; 49:1449-1458. [PMID: 32247547 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2020.02.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2019] [Revised: 12/21/2019] [Accepted: 02/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Temporomandibular joint ankylosis (TMJA) is a complicated condition that affects not only the condyle, but also the maxillofacial complex. Thus, it is often challenging to find a standardized treatment strategy for TMJA. This study was performed to analyse our experience with 95 TMJA patients over a 4-year period and develop a new classification system ('CDA'). The CDA classification system divides TMJA patients into eight different groups according to the preservability of the condyle (C), severity of the dentofacial bone deformity (D), and skeletal age (A). The 95 patients (129 ankylosed joints) were treated using different strategies based on this CDA classification. Treatment options included preserving or reconstructing the condylar head, surgical correction of jaw deformities, and close follow-up of mandibular growth. After treatment, all 129 ankylosed joints were completely released and the average maximum inter-incisal opening (MIO) increased from 3.6 ± 3.2 mm to 32.8 ± 5.4 mm, with no recurrence of ankylosis found during follow-up. In conclusion, this new CDA classification can effectively guide treatment strategies for TMJA patients. Using particular strategies for patients based on specific CDA classifications could provide optimal management to the benefit of TMJA patients.
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Zhao C, Wang XB, Zhang YH, Zhou YM, Yin Q, Yao WC. MicroRNA-424 inhibits cell migration, invasion and epithelial-mesenchymal transition in human glioma by targeting KIF23 and functions as a novel prognostic predictor. EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2019; 22:6369-6378. [PMID: 30338805 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_201810_16049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the expressions, biological effects and potential mechanism of miR-424 in glioma. METHODS AND METHODS A total of 54 glioma tissues and 12 normal brain tissues were collected. Human glioma cells (A172, SHG-44, T98, LN18, and LN229) and normal human astrocytes (NHAs) were cultured. Cell invasion and migration capacities were detected by transwell assay. KIF23 was predicted and confirmed as a direct target of miR-424 by TargetScan prediction and Dual-luciferase reporter assay. Six-week-old female nude mice were used for Xenograft tumor formation assay. RESULTS Results of this study demonstrated a significant decrease of miR-424 expressions both in glioma cells and tissues. Moreover, the declined miR-424 expressions were observed to be correlated with the poor OS and worse clinicopathological parameters of glioma patients. Functional assays indicated that miR-424 restoration could inhibit the glioma cell epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and metastasis, as well as the tumor growth rate and tumor size of glioma mice. Additionally, kinesin family member 23 (KIF23) expressions were found to be significantly enhanced in glioma specimens, and KIF23 was considered to be a functional target for miR-424 in glioma. CONCLUSIONS MiR-424, considered as a tumor-suppressor, inhibited cell metastasis and EMT by targeting KIF23 in glioma, which may provide a novel insight into tumorigenesis and the basis for the development of miRNA-targeting therapies against glioma.
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Qiao CX, Xu S, Wang DD, Gao SY, Zhao SF, Zhang ML, Yu B, Yin Q, Zhao G. MicroRNA-19b alleviates lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory injury in human intestinal cells by up-regulation of Runx3. EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2019; 22:5284-5294. [PMID: 30178853 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_201808_15728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an unexplained inflammatory disease in bowel. Some studies reported that microRNA-19b (miR-19b) was closely related to cell inflammatory response. We aimed to explore the molecular mechanism of miR-19b on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced human intestinal cell inflammatory injury. MATERIALS AND METHODS Caco2 cells were treated with 10 ng/ml LPS to induce inflammatory injury. The expression of miR-19b and runt-related transcription factor 3 (Runx3) was changed in Caco2 cells by cell transfection. Then, the viability, apoptosis and pro-inflammatory factors expressions of transfected cells were assessed using trypan blue exclusion assay, flow cytometry, qRT-PCR, Western blotting and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), respectively, after LPS treatment. At last, the expressions of key factors involved in nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase 3 (PI3K/AKT) pathways were evaluated using Western blotting. RESULTS LPS significantly induced Caco2 cell inflammatory injury, down-regulated miR-19b expression and activated NF-κB and PI3K/AKT pathways. Suppression of miR-19b enhanced the LPS-induced Caco2 cell inflammatory injury, as well as NF-κB and PI3K/AKT pathways activation. Overexpression of miR-19b had opposite effects. In addition, miR-19b regulated the expression of Runx3 in Caco2 cells. Overexpression of Runx3 reversed the miR-19b knockdown-induced Caco2 cell viability inhibition, apoptosis enhancement, inflammatory factors expressions and NF-κB and PI3K/AKT signaling pathways activation. CONCLUSIONS Our study demonstrated that miR-19b alleviated LPS-induced Caco2 cell inflammatory injury via up-regulation of Runx3 and deactivation of NF-κB and PI3K/AKT signaling pathways.
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Yin Q, Bi R, Abotaleb B, Jiang N, Li Y, Zhu S. Changes in the position of the condyle after bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy in patients with mandibular retrusion and protrusion: a new condyle: fossa matching concept. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2019; 57:1086-1091. [PMID: 31623933 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2019.09.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2018] [Accepted: 09/28/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to compare the condylar positional changes after bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy (BSSRO) in patients with mandibular retrusion and those with mandibular prognathism. We also studied the correlation between the degree of matching of the condyle and fossa, and condylar displacement. Thirty patients with mandibular retrusion (n=11) or mandibular prognathism (n=19) who underwent BSSRO were included. The condylar position was assessed from spiral computed tomographic (CT) scans taken preoperatively, during the first postoperative week, and at least 6 months postoperatively. All data were measured by MIMICS 17.0 and analyzed by Student's t test and Pearson's correlation analysis. The size of the condyles of patients with mandibular retrusion was significantly less than those of patients with mandibular prognathism (491.5 (172.8) compared with 823.2 (212.0) mm3). The size of the glenoid fossa in those with mandibular retrusion (599.6 (110.4) mm3) and those with prognathism (597.6 (151.6) mm3) did not seem to differ. Postoperatively the condyles moved outwards, backwards, and downwards in both groups of patients. Correlation analysis between the condyle:fossa volume ratio and the condylar positional changes showed that a large condyle:fossa volume ratio correlated with the smaller positional changes in the condyle. The condylar position changed immediately after mandibular advancement and setback, and persisted in the long term. Larger condyles tended to have fewer positional changes.
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Bi R, Yin Q, Luo X, Li Y, Zhu S. Posterior airway change after mandibular distraction osteogenesis in temporomandibular joint ankylosis patients: a retrospective study. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2019.03.515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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