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Wei S, Lu C, Li S, Zhang Q, Cheng R, Pan S, Wu Q, Zhao X, Tian X, Zeng X, Liu Y. Efficacy and safety of mesenchymal stem cell-derived microvesicles in mouse inflammatory arthritis. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 131:111845. [PMID: 38531171 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.111845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the effective and safe intravenous doses of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs)-derived microvesicles (MVs) and to elucidate the possible causes of death in mice receiving high-dose MVs. METHODS MVs were isolated from human MSCs by gradient centrifugation. Mice with collagen-induced arthritis were treated with different doses of intravenous MVs or MSCs. Arthritis severity, white blood cell count, and serum C-reactive protein levels were measured. To assess the safety profile of MSCs and MVs, mice were treated with different doses of MSCs and MVs, and LD50 was calculated. Mouse lungs and heart were assessed by live fluorescence imaging, histopathological measurements, and immunohistochemistry to explore the possible causes of death. Serum concentrations of cTnT, cTnI, and CK-MB were determined by ELISA. With the H9C2 cardiomyocyte cell line, cellular uptake of MVs was observed using confocal microscopy and cell toxicity was assessed by CCK-8 and flow cytometry. RESULTS Intravenous treatment with MSCs and MVs alleviated inflammatory arthritis, while high doses of MSCs and MVs were lethal. Mice receiving a maximum dose of MSCs (0.1 mL of MSCs at 109/mL) died immediately, while mice receiving a maximum dose of MVs (0.1 mL of MVs at 1012/mL) exhibited tears, drooling, tachycardia, shortness of breath, unbalanced rollover, bouncing, circular crawling, mania, and death. Some mice died after exhibiting convulsions and other symptoms. All mice died shortly after injecting the maximum dose of MSCs. Histologically, mice receiving high doses of MSCs frequently developed pulmonary embolism, while those receiving high doses of MVs died of myocardial infarction. Consistently, the serum levels of cTnT, cTnI, and CK-MB were significantly increased in the MVs-treated group (P < 0.05). The LD50 of intravenous MVs was 1.60 × 1012/kg. Further, MVs could enter the cell. High doses of MVs induced cell apoptosis, though low concentrations of MVs induced cell proliferation. CONCLUSIONS Appropriate dosages of MVs and MSCs are effective treatments for inflammatory arthritis while MVs and MSCs overdose is unsafe by causing cardiopulmonary complications.
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- Shixiong Wei
- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, NO. 1 Shuai Fu Yuan, Wang Fu Jing street, Beijing 100730, China; Department of Rheumatology & Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No.37 Guoxue xiang Wuhou District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province 610041, China
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Department of Rheumatology & Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No.37 Guoxue xiang Wuhou District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province 610041, China
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- Department of Rheumatology & Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No.37 Guoxue xiang Wuhou District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province 610041, China
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- Department of Rheumatology & Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No.37 Guoxue xiang Wuhou District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province 610041, China
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- Department of Rheumatology & Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No.37 Guoxue xiang Wuhou District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province 610041, China
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- Department of Rheumatology & Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No.37 Guoxue xiang Wuhou District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province 610041, China
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- Department of Rheumatology & Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No.37 Guoxue xiang Wuhou District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province 610041, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, NO. 1 Shuai Fu Yuan, Wang Fu Jing street, Beijing 100730, China.
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, NO. 1 Shuai Fu Yuan, Wang Fu Jing street, Beijing 100730, China.
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- Department of Rheumatology & Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No.37 Guoxue xiang Wuhou District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province 610041, China.
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Wei S, Wu L. Benefit and harm of low-dose aspirin in pregnancy: a balancing act. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2024; 63:572. [PMID: 38465516 DOI: 10.1002/uog.27624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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- S Wei
- Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Wei S, Zhang Y, Luo F, Duan K, Li M, Lv G. Feasibility of tracheal reconstruction using silicone-stented aortic allografts. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2024; 65:ezae115. [PMID: 38530803 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezae115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Tracheal reconstruction post-extensive resection remains an unresolved challenge in thoracic surgery. This study evaluates the use of aortic allografts (AAs) for tracheal replacement and reconstruction in a rat model, aiming to elucidate the underlying mechanisms of tracheal regeneration. METHODS AAs from female rats were employed for tracheal reconstruction in 36 male rats, with the replacement exceeding half of the tracheal length. To avert collapse, silicone stents were inserted into the AA lumens. No immunosuppressive therapy was administered. The rats were euthanized biweekly, and the AAs were examined for neovascularization, cartilage formation, respiratory epithelial ingrowth, submucosal gland regeneration and the presence of the Sex-determining region of Y-chromosome (SRY) gene. RESULTS All procedures were successfully completed without severe complications. The AA segments were effectively integrated into the tracheal framework, with seamless distinction at suture lines. Histological analysis indicated an initial inflammatory response, followed by the development of squamous and mucociliary epithelia, new cartilage ring formation and gland regeneration. In situ hybridization identified the presence of the SRY gene in newly formed cartilage rings, confirming that regeneration was driven by recipient cells. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates the feasibility of AAs transforming into functional tracheal conduits, replicating the main structural and functional characteristics of the native trachea. The findings indicate that this approach offers a novel pathway for tissue regeneration and holds potential for treating extensive tracheal injuries.
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- Shixiong Wei
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Li H, Wei S, Xu Q. Full sample analysis of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis in ophthalmology inpatients. J Fr Ophtalmol 2024; 47:104074. [PMID: 38377844 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2024.104074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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PURPOSE We hope that by analyzing the clinical features of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST), we can help ophthalmologists reduce misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis. DESIGN We evaluated 47 patients with CVST in terms of clinical manifestations. METHODS All cases were analyzed in terms of risk factors, clinical symptoms, ophthalmic examination, imaging examination and lumbar puncture. RESULTS The body mass indices (BMIs) of 41 patients (87.2%; 95% CI, 77.7-96.8%) were≥24, which is overweight by Chinese standards. There were 22 patients (46.8%; 95% CI, 32.5-61.1%) with BMIs≥28, who were considered obese. Thirteen were hypertensive (27.7%; 95% CI, 14.9-40.5%). The initial symptoms included blurred vision (23, 48.9%; 95% CI, 34.6-63.2%), amaurosis fugax (13, 27.7%; 95% CI, 14.9-40.5%), headache (11 patients, 23.4%; 95% CI, 11.3-35.5%), dizziness (3, 6.4%; 95% CI, -0.6-13.4%), and bilateral diplopia (3, 6.4%; 95% CI, -0.6-13.4%). There were 9 patients (9, 19.2%; 95% CI, 7.9-30.4%) with blindness, 23 patients (48.9%; 95% CI, 34.6-63.2%) with pupillary abnormalities, and 40 patients (85.1%; 95% CI, 74.9-95.2%) with papilledema. Forty-three of the 45 patients who successfully underwent a routine lumbar puncture showed high intracranial pressure (91.7%; 95.6% CI, 89.6-101.6%). Finally, two cases are reported in greater detail for illustrative purposes. CONCLUSION The main reasons interfering with the diagnosis of CVST might be its nonspecific ocular symptoms and the physicians' clinical thought process being limited to the scope of common ophthalmological diseases.
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- H Li
- Department of Ophthalmology, The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian China.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, No. 28, Fuxing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, PR China.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, No. 28, Fuxing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, PR China.
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Gao X, Tang M, Tian S, Li J, Wei S, Hua S, Liu W. ncRNAs-mediated TIMELESS overexpression in lung adenocarcinoma correlates with reduced tumor immune cell infiltration and poor prognosis. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0296829. [PMID: 38261568 PMCID: PMC10805305 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0296829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open
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Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) has a poor prognosis. Circadian genes such as TIMELESS have been associated with several pathologies, including cancer. The expression of TIMELESS and the relationship between TIMELESS, infiltration of tumors and prognosis in LUAD requires further investigation. In this study, we investigated the expression of TIMELESS and its association with survival across several types of human cancer using data from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and the Genotype-Tissue Expression Program. Noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) regulating overexpression of TIMELESS in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) were explored with expression, correlation, and survival analyses. Immune cell infiltration and biomarkers were analyzed between different TIMELESS expression levels. The relationship between TIMELESS expression and immunophenoscores, which were used to predict response to immunotherapy, was evaluated. TIMELESS was identified as a potential oncogene in LUAD. NcRNA analysis showed MIR4435-2HG/hsa-miR-1-3p may interact with TIMELESS in a competitive endogenous RNA network in LUAD tumor tissues. Most immune cells were significantly decreased in TCGA LUAD tumor tissues with high TIMELESS expression except for CD4+T cells and Th2 cells. TIMELESS expression in LUAD tumor tissues was significantly negatively correlated with neutrophil biomarkers, dendritic cell biomarkers (HLA-DPB1, HLA-DQB1, HLA-DRA, HLA-DPA1, CD1C) and an immunophenoscore that predicted outcomes associated with the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors. These findings imply that ncRNAs-mediated TIMELESS overexpression in LUAD tumor tissues correlated with poor prognosis, reduced immune cell infiltration in the tumor microenvironment, and poor response to immune checkpoint inhibitors.
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- Xinliang Gao
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, PR China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, PR China
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- Division of Clinical Research, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, PR China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, PR China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, PR China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Center for Pathogen Biology and Infectious Diseases, Changchun, Jilin Province, PR China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, PR China
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Duan K, Liu J, Zhang J, Chu T, Liu H, Lou F, Liu Z, Gao B, Wei S, Wei F. Advancements in innate immune regulation strategies in islet transplantation. Front Immunol 2024; 14:1341314. [PMID: 38288129 PMCID: PMC10823010 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1341314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2024] Open
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As a newly emerging organ transplantation technique, islet transplantation has shown the advantages of minimal trauma and high safety since it was first carried out. The proposal of the Edmonton protocol, which has been widely applied, was a breakthrough in this method. However, direct contact between islets and portal vein blood will cause a robust innate immune response leading to massive apoptosis of the graft, and macrophages play an essential role in the innate immune response. Therefore, therapeutic strategies targeting macrophages in the innate immune response have become a popular research topic in recent years. This paper will summarize and analyze recent research on strategies for regulating innate immunity, primarily focusing on macrophages, in the field of islet transplantation, including drug therapy, optimization of islet preparation process, islet engineering and Mesenchymal stem cells cotransplantation. We also expounded the heterogeneity, plasticity and activation mechanism of macrophages in islet transplantation, providing a theoretical basis for further research.
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- Kehang Duan
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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Liu S, Wei S, Lehmann HP. Applicability Area: A novel utility-based approach for evaluating predictive models, beyond discrimination. AMIA Annu Symp Proc 2024; 2023:494-503. [PMID: 38222359 PMCID: PMC10785877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Translating prediction models into practice and supporting clinicians' decision-making demand demonstration of clinical value. Existing approaches to evaluating machine learning models emphasize discriminatory power, which is only a part of the medical decision problem. We propose the Applicability Area (ApAr), a decision-analytic utility-based approach to evaluating predictive models that communicate the range of prior probability and test cutoffs for which the model has positive utility; larger ApArs suggest a broader potential use of the model. We assess ApAr with simulated datasets and with three published medical datasets. ApAr adds value beyond the typical area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) metric analysis. As an example, in the diabetes dataset, the top model by ApAr was ranked as the 23rd best model by AUROC. Decision makers looking to adopt and implement models can leverage ApArs to assess if the local range of priors and utilities is within the respective ApArs.
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- Star Liu
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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Wei S, Yang B, Bi T, Zhang W, Sun H, Cui Y, Li G, Zhang A. Tracheal replacement with aortic grafts: Bench to clinical practice. Regen Ther 2023; 24:434-442. [PMID: 37744679 PMCID: PMC10514392 DOI: 10.1016/j.reth.2023.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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Tracheal reconstruction following extensive resection for malignant or benign lesions remains a major challenge in thoracic surgery. Numerous studies have attempted to identify the optimal tracheal replacement with different biological or prosthetic materials, such as various homologous and autologous tissues, with no encouraging outcomes. Recently, a few clinical studies reported attaining favorable outcomes using in vitro or stem cell-based airway engineering and also with tracheal allograft implantation following heterotopic revascularization. However, none of the relevant studies offered a standardized technology for airway replacement. In 1997, a novel approach to airway reconstruction was proposed, which involved using aortic grafts as the biological matrix. Studies on animal models reported achieving in-vivo cartilage and epithelial regeneration using this approach. These encouraging results inspired the subsequent application of cryopreserved aortic allografts in humans for the first time. Cryopreserved aortic allografts offered further advantages, such as easy availability in tissue banks and no requirement for immunosuppressive treatments. Currently, stented aortic matrix-based airway replacement has emerged as a standard approach, and its effectiveness was also verified in the recently reported TRITON-01 study. In this context, the present review aims to summarize the current status of the application of aortic grafts in tracheal replacement, including the latest advancements in experimental and clinical practice.
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- Shixiong Wei
- The Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, 130021, China
- The Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, 130021, China
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- The Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, 130021, China
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- The Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, 130021, China
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- The Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, 130021, China
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- The Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, 130021, China
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- The Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, 130021, China
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- The Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, 130021, China
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- The Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Jilin FAW General Hospital, Changchun, Jilin Province, 130000, China
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Lu C, Cheng RJ, Zhang Q, Hu Y, Pu Y, Wen J, Zhong Y, Tang Z, Wu L, Wei S, Tsou PS, Fox DA, Li S, Luo Y, Liu Y. Herbal compound cepharanthine attenuates inflammatory arthritis by blocking macrophage M1 polarization. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 125:111175. [PMID: 37976601 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.111175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Cepharanthine (CEP) is a drug candidate for tumor, viral infection, and some inflammatory diseases, but its effect on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the underlying mechanism are incompletely understood. METHODS CEP was administered intraperitoneally to a collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) model. Joints went radiological and histological examination and serum cytokines were examined with cytometry-based analysis. M1 macrophages were induced from THP-1 cells or mouse bone marrow-derived macrophages with LPS and IFN-γ. Bulk RNA-seq was performed on macrophage undergoing M1-polarizatioin. Western blotting was applied to determine pathways involved in monocyte chemotaxis and polarization. Glycolysis metabolites were measured by chemiluminescence while glycolytic enzymes were examined by quantitative PCR. RESULTS We found CEP significantly ameliorated synovial inflammation and joint destruction of CIA mice. It downregulated TNF-α levels in serum and in joints. The number of M1 macrophages were reduced in CEP-treated mice. In vitro, CEP inhibited monocyte chemotaxis to MCP-1 by downregulating CCR2 and reducing ERK1/2 signaling. Additionally, CEP suppressed M1 polarization of macrophages induced by LPS and IFN-γ. Genes involved in IFN-γ signaling, IL-6-JAK/STAT3 signaling, glycolysis, and oxidative phosphorylation process were downregulated by CEP. Several enzymes critically involved in glycolytic metabolism were suppressed by CEP, which resulted in reduced citrate in M1-polarizing macrophages. The inhibitory effect of CEP on macrophage polarization might be attributed to the blockage of TLRs-MyD88/IRAK4-IRF5 signaling pathway together with suppression of overactivated glycolytic metabolism in M1-polarizing macrophages. CONCLUSION CEP attenuated joint inflammation by suppressing monocyte chemotaxis and proinflammatory differentiation. It has the potential to be developed into a complementary or alternative therapy for RA.
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- Chenyang Lu
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, the Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, NO. 1 Shuai Fu Yuan, Wang Fu Jing Street, Beijing 100730, China
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Autoimmunity Center of Excellence, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Autoimmunity Center of Excellence, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Diabetology & Guangzhou Municipal Key Laboratory of Mechanistic and Translational Obesity Research, Medical Center for Comprehensive Weight Control, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, China.
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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Hong Y, Wei S, Tang M, Liu W. A Review of Advances in the Surgical Treatment of Coronary Heart Disease and Lung Cancer. Heart Surg Forum 2023; 26:E656-E665. [PMID: 37920082 DOI: 10.59958/hsf.5877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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Lung cancer is currently the most prevalent and fatal malignant tumor in China. Additionally, the incidence of coronary heart disease is steadily increasing. Both diseases exhibit a higher risk of mortality with age, particularly among elderly patients. Moreover, these diseases are interconnected and share common risk factors. However, the treatment options for patients suffering from both lung cancer and coronary heart disease lack clarity and standardized criteria. This article critically examines the literature on surgical interventions for patients with lung cancer complicated by coronary artery disease during the period from January 2021 to December 2022. It summarizes the safety and effectiveness of these interventions and highlights the various surgical options available for different patient profiles.
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- Yang Hong
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, 130021 Changchun, Jilin, China.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, 130021 Changchun, Jilin, China.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, 130021 Changchun, Jilin, China.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, 130021 Changchun, Jilin, China.
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Tang M, Shao Y, Dong J, Gao X, Wei S, Ma J, Hong Y, Li Z, Bi T, Yin Y, Zhang W, Liu W. Risk factors for postoperative myasthenia gravis in patients with thymoma without myasthenia gravis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1061264. [PMID: 36845745 PMCID: PMC9944936 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1061264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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Introduction According to the principle, thymomas combined with myasthenia gravis (MG) require surgical treatment. However, patients with non-MG thymoma rarely develop MG and early- or late-onset MG after surgery is called postoperative MG (PMG). Our study used a meta-analysis to examine the incidence of PMG and risk factors. Methods Relevant studies were searched for in the PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, CNKI,and Wanfang databases. Investigations that directly or indirectly analyzed the risk factors for PMG development in patients with non-MG thymoma were included in this study. Furthermore, risk ratios (RR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were pooled using meta-analysis, and fixed-effects or random-effects models were used depending on the heterogeneity of the included studies. Results Thirteen cohorts containing 2,448 patients that met the inclusion criteria were included. Metaanalysis revealed that the incidence of PMG in preoperative patients with non-MG thymoma was 8%. Preoperative seropositive acetylcholine receptor antibody (AChR-Ab) (RR = 5.53, 95% CI 2.36 - 12.96, P<0.001), open thymectomy (RR =1.84, 95% CI 1.39 - 2.43, P<0.001), non-R0 resection (RR = 1.87, 95% CI 1.36 - 2.54, P<0.001), world health organization (WHO) type B (RR =1.80, 95% CI 1.07 - 3.04, P= 0.028), and postoperative inflammation (RR = 1.63, 95% CI 1.26 - 2.12, P<0.001) were the risk factors for PMG in patients with thymoma. Masaoka stage (P = 0.151) and sex (P = 0.777) were not significantly associated with PMG. Discussion Patients with thymoma but without MG had a high probability of developing PMG. Although the incidence of PMG was very low, thymectomy could not completely prevent the occurrence of MG. Preoperative seropositive AChR-Ab level, open thymectomy, non-R0 resection, WHO type B, and postoperative inflammation were risk factors for PMG. Systematic Review Registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, identifier CRD42022360002.
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- Mingbo Tang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Laboratory of Infection Oncology, Institute of Clinical Molecular Biology, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), Christian Albrechts University of Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China,*Correspondence: Wei Liu,
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Chen L, Ye Z, Liu G, Lin Q, Chi Y, Wang J, Wei S, Wei C, Liu S, Zeng Y, Chen S, Wang Y. 85P Tislelizumab combined with apatinib and oxaliplatin plus S1 as neoadjuvant therapy for Borrmann IV large Borrmann III type and bulky N positive advanced gastric cancer: A single-arm multicenter trial (TAOS-3B-Trial). Immuno-Oncology and Technology 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.iotech.2022.100189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Shao Y, Tang M, Fang L, Wei S, Gao X, Liu W. Prognostic value of tumor size in thymic epithelial tumors: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31741. [PMID: 36401408 PMCID: PMC9678511 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Whether the size of thymic epithelial tumors (TETs) has an impact on prognosis has long been a controversial issue. Our study was designed to investigate the value of tumor size in the prognosis (overall survival (OS) and relapse-free survival) of patients with TETs. METHODS We searched the databases such as PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and clinical trials registration system for articles illustrating the impact of tumor size on survival data in TETs patients. We did a meta-analysis for OS and relapse-free survival. RESULTS We recruited 9 studies in our meta-analysis. Our study illustrates that TETs patients with small tumor size had better relapse-free survival (hazard ratio = 1.66, 95% confidence interval 1.18-2.35, P = .004) and OS (hazard ratio = 1.93, 95% confidence interval 1.30-2.80, P = .001) in comparison to patients with large tumor size. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, the results of our meta-analysis showed that TET size was significantly associated with overall and relapse-free survival of patients, with relatively small tumors tending to have a better prognosis.
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- Yifeng Shao
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
- * Correspondence: Wei Liu, Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, 71 Xinmin Street, Changchun, Jilin Province 130021, P.R. China (e-mail: )
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Ge H, Cai J, Li D, Ding D, Jia L, Wei S, Liu Y. Half-Field Segmented VMAT Spares Organs at Risk from Postoperative Left Breast Cancer Radiotherapy. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2022.07.746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Li H, Liu Y, Wang X, Chen Z, Wang J, Sun T, Li Q, Cheng J, Zhang Q, Wang X, Wang J, Gu K, Wei S, Zhang S, Wang X, Sun P, Hao C, Han C, Li Y, Kang X. Efficacy and safety of the biosimilar QL1206 compared with denosumab in breast cancer with bone metastases: subgroup analyses of a phase III study. Eur J Cancer 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(22)01531-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Wang S, Gao X, Li J, Wei S, Shao Y, Yin Y, Zhang D, Tang M. The anticancer effects of curcumin and clinical research progress on its effects on esophageal cancer. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:1058070. [DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.1058070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Esophageal cancer (EC) is a common tumor of the gastrointestinal system and a major threat to human health. The etiology and incidence of EC vary depending on the type of pathology. Owing to the unique physiological structure of the esophagus and the poor biological behavior of EC, the treatment modalities available are limited, and the prognosis of patients is relatively poor. Curcumin is a type of natural phytochemical belonging to the class of phenolic compounds. It exerts favorable anticancer effects on various cancers. A growing body of evidence indicates that curcumin suppresses tumor development and progression by inhibiting tumor cell proliferation, invasion, and migration, thus inducing apoptosis, regulating microRNA expression, reversing multidrug resistance, and inducing sensitivity to the therapeutic effect of chemoradiotherapy. Multiple cellular molecules, growth factors, and genes encoding proteins participating in different signaling pathways interact with each other to contribute to the complex and orderly anticancer effect. The efficacy and safety of curcumin have been established in preclinical studies for EC and clinical trials for other cancers. However, the low bioavailability of curcumin limits its clinical application. Therefore, the modification of curcumin analogs, the combination of curcumin with other drugs or therapies, and the use of novel nanocarriers have been widely investigated to improve the clinical effects of curcumin in EC.
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Feng P, Lin L, Wang Y, Chen L, Min J, Xie Y, Liu M, Wei S, Lin S, Yu Q. Impacts of menopause hormone therapy on mood disorders among postmenopausal women. Climacteric 2022; 25:579-585. [PMID: 36179737 DOI: 10.1080/13697137.2022.2026915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore the modulatory effects of menopause hormone therapy (MHT) on mood disorders among postmenopausal women. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted to recruit postmenopausal women, including patients (arranged MHT for over 3 years as the medication group) and non-MHT controls. All participants were asked to respond to the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder Screener (GAD-7) questionnaires to assess their depression and anxiety status. RESULTS A total of 230 cases from the two groups were determined based on propensity score matching analysis by matching the menopausal age and menopausal durations. We found that MHT served as a favorable modulator in the depression status of postmenopausal women. Among the four factors of the CES-D questionnaire, our data indicated that the differences between the two groups fell primarily into two aspects: depressive emotion, and somatic symptoms or retarded activities. MHT was mainly involved in improving the depression of overweight women. However, no substantial effects of MHT were observed on the regulation of anxiety. CONCLUSION Postmenopausal women, especially the overweight population, who have experienced MHT exhibited an improved depressive status but not their anxiety condition.
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- P Feng
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Maternal & Child Health Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Division of Prevention and Community Health, Fuwai Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Child Development and Nutriomics, Capital Institute of Pediatrics, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fangchenggang Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Yang S, Li J, Tang M, Gao X, Liu W, Wei S. Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes in Cardioprotection: A Novel Application to Prevent Myocardial Injury. Rev Cardiovasc Med 2022. [DOI: 10.31083/j.rcm2309310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Qi Y, Xia X, Wei S, Shao L, Tian J. 1077P An updated network meta-analysis of EGFR-TKIs and combination therapy in the first-line treatment of the advanced EGFR mutation positive non-small cell lung cancer. Ann Oncol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2022.07.1203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Zhao J, Zheng X, Gao M, Chi J, Wei S, Yun X. Video-assisted superior mediastinal lymphadenectomy for papillary thyroid cancer: a case report. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2022; 104:e227-e231. [PMID: 35713097 PMCID: PMC9433169 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2021.0104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 09/03/2023] Open
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Superior mediastinal lymph node metastases in papillary thyroid cancer are uncommon. The clinical characteristics and surgical strategy of superior mediastinal lymph node metastases remain unclear. Superior mediastinal lymphadenectomy can be accomplished either by a transcervical or transsternal approach. Transsternal approach for superior mediastinal lymphadenectomy can cause great damage; transcervical approach sometimes results in inadequate exposure. Here we report our experience of a papillary thyroid cancer patient with superior mediastinal lymph node metastases who underwent video-assisted superior mediastinal lymphadenectomy. A 49-year-old woman diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer in left thyroid underwent unilateral lobectomy and ipsilateral central and lateral node dissection in the local hospital 4 years ago. Currently lymph node metastases were found in mediastinum and the right neck, some of which were adjacent to the right innominate vein. Unilateral lobectomy, ipsilateral central and lateral node dissection, and video-assisted superior mediastinal lymphadenectomy were successfully performed by transcervical approach. Subsequently, the patient received thyroxine suppression therapy and adjuvant radioiodine treatment. Video-assisted superior mediastinal lymphadenectomy, providing adequate exposure for a complete superior mediastinal lymphadenectomy, is proved to be safe and feasible.
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- J Zhao
- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, P. R. China
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Wei S, Li J, Tang M, Zhang K, Gao X, Fang L, Liu W. STAT3 and p63 in the Regulation of Cancer Stemness. Front Genet 2022; 13:909251. [PMID: 36061200 PMCID: PMC9428145 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.909251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) is a transcription factor with many important functions in normal and transformed cells. STAT3 regulatory activities are highly complex as they are involved in various signaling pathways in different cell types under different conditions. Biologically, STAT3 is a regulative factor for normal and cancer stem cells (CSCs). Tumor protein p63 (p63), a member of the p53 protein family, is involved in these biological processes and is also physically and functionally associated with STAT3. STAT3 activation occurs during various aspects of carcinogenesis, including regulation of CSCs properties. In combination with p63, STAT3 is a possible biological marker of CSCs and a major regulator of maintenance of stemness in CSCs. We summarized the STAT3 functions and regulation and its role in CSC properties and highlight how these are affected by its associations with p63.
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Wei S, Gao X, Tang M, Li J, Zhang K, Fang L, Dong J, Liu W. Perioperative ctDNA-Based MRD Detection in NSCLC- Letter. Clin Cancer Res 2022; 28:3400. [PMID: 35916619 DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-22-0621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Shixiong Wei
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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Gong Z, Yuan Z, Niu Y, Zhang X, Geng J, Wei S. CARBONATED BEVERAGES AFFECT LEVELS OF ANDROGEN RECEPTOR AND TESTOSTERONE SECRETION IN MICE. Acta Endocrinol (Buchar) 2022; 18:301-305. [PMID: 36699165 PMCID: PMC9867816 DOI: 10.4183/aeb.2022.301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Objectives This work aimed to study the influences of carbonated beverages (CBs) on the testis growth and the expression levels of androgen receptor (AR) of mice. Methods Two experimental groups of 30 mice each PEP-1 and PEP-2 drank 50% and 100% Pepsi-Cola, respectively for 15 days. Other 2 experimental groups of 30 mice each COC-1 and COC-2 drank 50% and 100% Coca-Cola, respectively for 15 days. The control group (CG) of 30 mice drank water. Bilateral testes were harvested aseptically on days 0, 5, 7, 10, 13 and 15. Real-time PCR and Western blot were implemented to detect levels of androgen receptor (AR) mRNA and protein in testis tissues. Results Testes masses of PEP-2, COC-1 and COC-2 were greater than those of PEP-1 and CG (P < 0.05). On day 15, testis longitudinal diameter (TLD) of CBs-treated mice was increased as compared to CG. TLD, testes transverse diameters (TTD) and AR proteins levels of PEP-2 and COC-2 were increased in comparison with CG (P<0.05). Serum testosterone concentrations of PEP-2 were higher than that of COC-1 and CG (P < 0.05). Levels of AR mRNAs of four CBs-treated mice were increased by 60.18%, 67.26%, 65.93% and 78.76%. Conclusions A high concentration of Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola could raise TLD and TDD, enhance testosterone secretion, and increase serum EGF concentrations.
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- Z. Gong
- Northwest Minzu University, Affiliated Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- Northwest Minzu University, Life Science and Engineering College, Lanzhou, China
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- Northwest Minzu University, Life Science and Engineering College, Lanzhou, China
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- Northwest Minzu University, Life Science and Engineering College, Lanzhou, China
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- Northwest Minzu University, Life Science and Engineering College, Lanzhou, China
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- Northwest Minzu University, Life Science and Engineering College, Lanzhou, China
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Han YY, Jaganathan GK, Zhou J, Wei S, Liu B. The adaptation to freezing tolerance of hydrated lettuce seeds: effects of regional climate and of seed characteristics. Cryo Letters 2022; 43:237-245. [PMID: 36626127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND With global warming, soil seed banks at high altitudes face dual challenges, excessive water absorption and thinner snow cover that increase underground temperature. A better understanding of freezing tolerance of hydrated seeds provides insights for conservation in natural soil seed banks. OBJECTIVE To understand the adaptation mechanisms of seed freezing tolerance under various climates, in relation to cooling rate and seed size. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twelve ecotypes of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) seeds were collected from different geographical locations around the world. Seeds were fully hydrated and tested for their freezing tolerance using programmed cooling methods. RESULTS The size of seeds from different climate regions varied, and was correlated with the freezing tolerance of the hydrated seeds (P < 0.05). Larger seeds showed poorer freezing tolerance. The local climates of maternal plants were also well correlated to seed freezing tolerance (P < 0.05), especially under slow cooling conditions. The seeds collected in regions with high spring rainfall exhibited greater freezing tolerance. CONCLUSION Freezing tolerance of hydrated seeds is affected by the climate of maternal plants and by seed size. Our data revealed the existence of an adaptation mechanism of freezing tolerance among various ecotypes of lettuce seeds. doi.org/10.54680/fr22410110412.
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- Y Y Han
- Institute of Biothermal Science and Technology, School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Biothermal Science and Technology, School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Biothermal Science and Technology, School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Agrobiological Gene Center, 2901 Beidi Road, Shanghai, China
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Song C, Fan Y, Wei S. Letter to Editor Regarding: Outcomes of Totally Endoscopic Beating-Heart Tricuspid Repair in Redo Cardiac Surgery. Heart Lung Circ. 2020;29(12):1880-6. Heart Lung Circ 2022; 31:e75. [PMID: 35063377 DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2021.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Chao Song
- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, People's Republic of China; Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, People's Republic of China; Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, People's Republic of China; Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Zan X, Li S, Wei S, Gao L, Zhao L, Yan X, Zhao Y, Shi J, Wang Y, Liu R, Zhang Y, Wan Y, Zhou Y. COL8A1 Promotes NSCLC Progression Through IFIT1/IFIT3-Mediated EGFR Activation. Front Oncol 2022; 12:707525. [PMID: 35280763 PMCID: PMC8907630 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.707525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Activation of EGFR is a major risk factor for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Understanding the molecular events promoting EGFR activation can help us gain more insights into the progression of NSCLC. In this study, we demonstrate that collagen type VIII alpha 1 chain (COL8A1), an extracellular matrix component, was overexpressed in NSCLC. In NSCLC cells, knockdown of COL8A1 suppressed cell growth, cycle progression, and migration, and induced cell apoptosis. While COL8A1 overexpression promoted cell proliferation and inhibited cell apoptosis. In addition, we found that COL8A1 depletion reduced interferon response signaling and downregulated (IFIT1) and interferon-induced proteins with tetratricopeptide repeats 3 (IFIT3). Moreover, we indicated that COL8A1 could upregulate IFIT1 and IFIT3 mediated EGFR activation in vitro and in vivo. Lastly, there was a positive correlation among COL8A1, IFIT1, and IFIT3 expression, and EGFR activity in patients with NSCLC. Overall, our data demonstrate that COL8A1 contributes to NSCLC proliferation and invasion through EGFR activation, dependent on IFIT1 and IFIT3 expression.
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- Xiangyi Zan
- Department of Pneumology, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.,Department of Gastroenterology, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.,Key Laboratory for Gastrointestinal Diseases of Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Biological Science, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States
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- Department of Pneumology, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Pneumology, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Pneumology, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Pneumology, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Pneumology, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.,Key Laboratory for Gastrointestinal Diseases of Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.,Key Laboratory for Gastrointestinal Diseases of Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Clinical Medicine, University of South China, Hengyang, China
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- Department of Pneumology, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.,Key Laboratory for Gastrointestinal Diseases of Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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Sun Y, Fan Y, Dong Z, Wei S, Song C. Learning Curve of Aortic Arch Replacement Surgery in Chinese Mainland with Stanford Type A Aortic Dissection. Heart Surg Forum 2022; 25:E088-E096. [PMID: 35238300 DOI: 10.1532/hsf.4399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
Abstract
Background: Stanford type A aortic dissection (TAAD) is the most common cause of death caused by aortic disease in the Chinese mainland. Patients suffering TAAD need immediate surgical treatment [Pompilio 2001; Di Eusanio 2003; Ueda 2003; Li 2013; Afifi 2016; Zhou 2019; Zhou 2021]. Emergency aortic arch replacement is difficult and risky. The prognosis following surgery varies depending on the different surgical approaches [Pompilio 2001; Kazui 2002; Di Eusanio 2003; Ueda 2003; Moon 2009; Li 2013; Afifi 2016; Zhou 2019; Zhou 2021]. Aortic arch replacement includes total-arch replacement (Sun's operation) and hemi-arch replacement. The comparative analysis of learning curves between the two procedures has not been systematically studied. In this study, we studied and analyzed the learning curves of total-arch replacement and hemi-arch replacement using cumulative sum (CUSUM) analysis.
Methods: From January 2013 to December 2019, a total of 139 Stanford TAAD operations were performed by the same surgeon and two assistants, including 61 cases of hemi-arch replacement and 78 cases of total-arch replacement. Baseline information, including preoperative conditions, intraoperative related data and postoperative prognosis, were collected. Descriptive statistics and CUSUM were used to analyze the total operation time, cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) time, aortic clamping (AC) time, operative mortality, incidence of postoperative complications, postoperative intensive care unit (ICU) time, hospital stay, and postoperative drainage volume.
Results: A total of 139 patients with TAAD (age 48.8 ± 12.3, male, 107, female, 32) underwent emergency aortic arch replacement. A total of 61 patients (43.9%) underwent hemi-arch replacement, and 78 patients (56.1%) underwent total-arch replacement. The total time, cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) time, and aortic clamping (AC) time of hemi-arch operation were 434.2 ± 137.0 minutes, 243.3 ± 87.2 minutes, and 157.0 ± 60.2 minutes. The total, CPB, and AC times of total-arch operation were 747.8 ± 164.3 minutes, 476.4 ± 121.6 minutes, and 238.5 ± 67.6 minutes. The mortality of hemi-arch operation was 3.3%, and that of total-arch operation was 6.4%. The incidence of complications after hemi-arch operation was 11.3%, and that after total-arch operation was 46.2%. The ICU time and hospital stay after hemi-arch surgery were 7.3 ± 4.4 days and 27.2 ± 16.2 days, respectively, and the ICU time and total hospital stay after total-arch surgery were 7.2 ± 5.9 days and 24.0 ± 10.3 days, respectively. The total drainage volume after hemi-arch operation was 2182.4 ± 1236.4 ml, and that after total-arch operation was 2467.3 ± 1385.7 ml. According to CUSUM analysis, the same cardiovascular surgery team seems to have different learning curves in the time of two operations. CUSUM analysis of intraoperative and postoperative indicators shows that after a certain period of professional and systematic cardiovascular surgery training, aortic hemi-arch replacement has the characteristics of short learning cycle and easy to master for surgeons, while total-arch replacement requires a longer learning cycle.
Conclusions: Although the emergency operation of TAAD is difficult and risky, according to results the of CUSUM analysis, cardiovascular surgeons can achieve better learning results in hemi-arch replacement than total-arch replacement.
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- Yuntian Sun
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, the First Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, 100853, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, the First Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, 100853, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, the First Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, 100853, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, the First Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, 100853, Beijing, China.
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Su J, Qin Z, Fu H, Luo J, Huang Y, Huang P, Zhang S, Liu T, Lu W, Li W, Jiang T, Wei S, Yang S, Shen Y. Association of prenatal renal ultrasound abnormalities with pathogenic copy number variants in a large Chinese cohort. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2022; 59:226-233. [PMID: 34090309 DOI: 10.1002/uog.23702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2020] [Revised: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the clinical utility of prenatal chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) in fetuses with abnormal renal sonographic findings, and to evaluate the association of pathogenic or likely pathogenic copy number variants (P/LP CNVs) with different types of renal abnormality. METHODS This was a retrospective study of fetuses at 14-36 weeks screened routinely for renal and other structural abnormalities at the Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. We retrieved and analyzed data from fetuses with abnormal renal sonographic findings, examined between January 2013 and November 2019, which underwent CMA analysis using tissue obtained from chorionic villus sampling (CVS), amniocentesis or cordocentesis. We evaluated the CMA findings according to type of renal ultrasound anomaly and according to whether renal anomalies were isolated or non-isolated. RESULTS Ten types of renal anomaly were reported on prenatal ultrasound screening, at a mean ± SD gestational age of 24.9 ± 4.8 weeks. The anomalies were diagnosed relatively late in this series, as 64% of cases with an isolated renal anomaly underwent cordocentesis rather than CVS. Fetal pyelectasis was the most common renal ultrasound finding, affecting around one-third (34.32%, 301/877) of fetuses with a renal anomaly, but only 3.65% (n = 11) of these harbored a P/LP CNV (comprising: isolated cases, 2.37% (4/169); non-isolated cases, 5.30% (7/132)). Hyperechogenic kidney was found in 5.47% (n = 48) of fetuses with a renal anomaly, of which 39.58% (n = 19) had a P/LP CNV finding (comprising: isolated cases, 44.44% (16/36); non-isolated cases, 25.00% (3/12)), the highest diagnostic yield among the different types of renal anomaly. Renal agenesis, which accounted for 9.92% (n = 87) of all abnormal renal cases, had a CMA diagnostic yield of 12.64% (n = 11) (comprising: isolated cases, 11.54% (9/78); non-isolated cases, 22.22% (2/9); unilateral cases, 11.39% (9/79); bilateral cases, 25.00% (2/8)), while multicystic dysplastic kidney (n = 110), renal cyst (n = 34), renal dysplasia (n = 27), crossed fused renal ectopia (n = 31), hydronephrosis (n = 98), renal duplication (n = 42) and ectopic kidney (n = 99) had overall diagnostic rates of 11.82%, 11.76%, 7.41%, 6.45%, 6.12%, 4.76% and 3.03%, respectively. Compared with the combined group of CMA-negative fetuses with any other type of renal anomaly, the rate of infant being alive and well at birth was significantly higher in CMA-negative fetuses with isolated fetal pyelectasis or ectopic kidney, whereas the rate was significantly lower in fetuses with isolated renal agenesis, multicystic dysplastic kidney or severe hydronephrosis. The most common pathogenic CNV was 17q12 deletion, which accounted for 30.14% (22/73) of all positive CMA findings, with a rate of 2.51% (22/877) among fetuses with an abnormal renal finding. Fetuses with 17q12 deletion exhibited a wide range of renal phenotypes. Other P/LP CNVs in the recurrent region that were associated with prenatal renal ultrasound abnormalities included 22q11.2, Xp21.1, Xp22.3, 2q13, 16p11.2 and 1q21, which, collectively, accounted for 2.17% (19/877) of the fetuses with prenatal renal anomalies. CONCLUSIONS In this retrospective review of CMA findings in a large cohort of fetuses with different types of renal ultrasound abnormality, the P/LP CNV detection rate varied significantly (3.03-39.58%) among the different types of kidney anomaly. Our data may help in the decision regarding whether to perform prenatal genetic testing in fetuses with renal ultrasound findings. Specifically, prenatal CMA testing should be performed in cases of hyperechogenic kidney, regardless of whether or not the anomaly is isolated, while it should be performed postnatally rather than prenatally in cases of fetal pyelectasis. © 2021 International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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- J Su
- Department of Genetic and Metabolic Central Laboratory, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guangxi Birth Defects Prevention and Control Institute, Nanning, China
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- Department of Genetic and Metabolic Central Laboratory, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guangxi Birth Defects Prevention and Control Institute, Nanning, China
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- Department of Clinical Genetics, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, China
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- Department of Genetic and Metabolic Central Laboratory, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guangxi Birth Defects Prevention and Control Institute, Nanning, China
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- Department of Ultrasound Examination, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, China
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- Department of Genetic and Metabolic Central Laboratory, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guangxi Birth Defects Prevention and Control Institute, Nanning, China
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- Department of Genetic and Metabolic Central Laboratory, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guangxi Birth Defects Prevention and Control Institute, Nanning, China
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- Department of Genetic and Metabolic Central Laboratory, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guangxi Birth Defects Prevention and Control Institute, Nanning, China
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- Department of Genetic and Metabolic Central Laboratory, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guangxi Birth Defects Prevention and Control Institute, Nanning, China
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- Department of Genetic and Metabolic Central Laboratory, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guangxi Birth Defects Prevention and Control Institute, Nanning, China
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- Department of Genetic and Metabolic Central Laboratory, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guangxi Birth Defects Prevention and Control Institute, Nanning, China
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- Department of Genetic and Metabolic Central Laboratory, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guangxi Birth Defects Prevention and Control Institute, Nanning, China
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- Department of Ultrasound Examination, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, China
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- Department of Genetic and Metabolic Central Laboratory, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guangxi Birth Defects Prevention and Control Institute, Nanning, China
- Division of Genetics and Genomics, Boston Children's Hospital, Department of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Wei S, Lin H, Hajj C, Press R, Chhabra A, Choi I, Hasan S, Simone II C, Kang M. FLASH in the Clinic Track (Oral Presentations) DOSE AND DOSE RATE QUANTIFICATION FOR LIVER FLASH TREATMENT PLANNING USING PROTON PBS TRANSMISSION BEAMS. Phys Med 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s1120-1797(22)01471-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Saeidi H, Opfermann JD, Kam M, Wei S, Leonard S, Hsieh MH, Kang JU, Krieger A. Autonomous robotic laparoscopic surgery for intestinal anastomosis. Sci Robot 2022; 7:eabj2908. [PMID: 35080901 DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.abj2908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Autonomous robotic surgery has the potential to provide efficacy, safety, and consistency independent of individual surgeon's skill and experience. Autonomous anastomosis is a challenging soft-tissue surgery task because it requires intricate imaging, tissue tracking, and surgical planning techniques, as well as a precise execution via highly adaptable control strategies often in unstructured and deformable environments. In the laparoscopic setting, such surgeries are even more challenging because of the need for high maneuverability and repeatability under motion and vision constraints. Here we describe an enhanced autonomous strategy for laparoscopic soft tissue surgery and demonstrate robotic laparoscopic small bowel anastomosis in phantom and in vivo intestinal tissues. This enhanced autonomous strategy allows the operator to select among autonomously generated surgical plans and the robot executes a wide range of tasks independently. We then use our enhanced autonomous strategy to perform in vivo autonomous robotic laparoscopic surgery for intestinal anastomosis on porcine models over a 1-week survival period. We compared the anastomosis quality criteria-including needle placement corrections, suture spacing, suture bite size, completion time, lumen patency, and leak pressure-of the developed autonomous system, manual laparoscopic surgery, and robot-assisted surgery (RAS). Data from a phantom model indicate that our system outperforms expert surgeons' manual technique and RAS technique in terms of consistency and accuracy. This was also replicated in the in vivo model. These results demonstrate that surgical robots exhibiting high levels of autonomy have the potential to improve consistency, patient outcomes, and access to a standard surgical technique.
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- H Saeidi
- Department of Computer Science, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA.,Department of Mechanical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore, MD 21211, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore, MD 21211, USA.,Laboratory for Computational Sensing and Robotics, Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore, MD 21211, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore, MD 21211, USA.,Laboratory for Computational Sensing and Robotics, Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore, MD 21211, USA
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- Laboratory for Computational Sensing and Robotics, Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore, MD 21211, USA.,Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore, MD 21211, USA
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- Laboratory for Computational Sensing and Robotics, Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore, MD 21211, USA
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- Department of Urology, Children's National Hospital, 111 Michigan Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20010, USA
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- Laboratory for Computational Sensing and Robotics, Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore, MD 21211, USA.,Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore, MD 21211, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore, MD 21211, USA.,Laboratory for Computational Sensing and Robotics, Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore, MD 21211, USA
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Song C, Jiang S, Wei S, Fan Y. Bioinformatic-based Identification of Genes Associated with Aortic Valve Stenosis. Heart Surg Forum 2022; 25:E069-E078. [DOI: 10.1532/hsf.4263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Background: Aortic valve stenosis (AS) disease is the most common valvular disease in developed countries. The pathology of AS is complex, and its main processes include calcification of the valve stroma and involve genetic factors, lipoprotein deposition and oxidation, chronic inflammation, osteogenic transition of cardiac valve interstitial cells, and active valve calcification. The aim of this study was to identify potential genes associated with AS.
Methods: Three original gene expression profiles (GSE153555, GSE12644, and GSE51472) were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database and analyzed by GEO2R tool or ‘limma’ in R to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs). Functional enrichment was analyzed using the ClusterProfiler package in R Bioconductor. STRING was utilized for the Protein–Protein Interaction (PPI) Network construct, and tissue-specific gene expression were identified using BioGPS database. The hub genes were screened out using the Cytoscape software. Related miRNAs were predicted in Targetscan, miWalk, miRDB, Hoctar, and TarBase.
Results: A total of 58 upregulated genes and 20 downregulated genes were screened out, which were mostly enriched in matrix remodeling and the immune system process. A module was thus clustered into by PPI network analysis, which mainly involved in Fc gamma R-mediated phagocytosis, Osteoclast differentiation. Ten genes (IBSP, NCAM1, MMP9, FCGR3B, COL4A3, FCGR1A, THY1, RUNX2, ITGA4, and COL10A1) with the highest degree scores were subsequently identified as the hub genes for AS by applying the CytoHubba plugin. And hsa-miR-1276 was finally identified as potential miRNA and miRNA-gene regulatory network was constructed using NetworkAnalyst.
Conclusions: Our analysis suggested that IBSP, NCAM1, MMP9, FCGR3B, COL4A3, FCGR1A, THY1, RUNX2, ITGA4, and COL10A1 might be hub genes associated with AS, and hsa-miR-1276 was potential miRNA. This result could provide novel insight into pathology and therapy of AS in the future.
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Song C, Wei S, Fan Y, Jiang S. Comparison of clinical outcomes for total robotic versus total thoracoscopic mitral repair. J Card Surg 2022; 37:1129. [PMID: 35060191 DOI: 10.1111/jocs.16255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Chao Song
- Medical School of Chinese PLA Beijing China
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery The First Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital Beijing China
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- Medical School of Chinese PLA Beijing China
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery The First Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital Beijing China
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- Medical School of Chinese PLA Beijing China
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery The First Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital Beijing China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery The First Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital Beijing China
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Song C, Fan Y, Wei S, Jiang S. Letter to Editor regarding: Equivalent outcomes with minimally invasive and sternotomy mitral valve repair for degenerative mitral valve disease. J Card Surg. 2021;36:2636-43. J Card Surg 2021; 37:474. [PMID: 34904274 DOI: 10.1111/jocs.16172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Chao Song
- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, P.R. China.,Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, P.R. China.,Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, P.R. China.,Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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Bai SP, Gao W, Yuan T, Ma XY, He LJ, Huang L, Wei S, Liu C, Wang WC, Yang L, Zhu YW. Change of zinc mobilization and gene expression of key zinc transport proteins between the yolk sac membrane and liver of duck embryonic developing. Poult Sci 2021; 101:101562. [PMID: 34823184 PMCID: PMC8626674 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2021.101562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Revised: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Zinc (Zn) deposition in egg yolk is essential for the rapid growth and complete development of the avian embryo. Thus, it is crucial to obtain maximal Zn mobilization at an appropriate time during development in favor of the survival of avian embryos. The aim of this study was to study the developmental change of Zn mobilization and gene expression related to key Zn transport proteins between the yolk sac membrane and embryonic liver from the incubation d 17 (E17) to d 32 (E32) during duck embryonic developing. The weights of duck embryo, embryo without yolk sac, and embryonic liver increased as well as the yolk sac weight decreased linearly (P < 0.0001) when incubation day increased. The Zn concentration in the yolk sac did not change from E17 to E29 and only declined significantly from E29 to E32 of duck embryos, while hepatic Zn level decreased linearly as with the increased incubation time (P < 0.01). When the incubation day increased, the decreased Zn amount in the yolk sac and the increased Zn amount in the embryonic liver were observed (P < 0.0001). The calculated transfer-out rate of Zn in the yolk sac and transfer-in rate of Zn in livers were both increased from E23-26 to E29-32 (P < 0.01). Among E17, E23 and E29, the solute carrier family 39 member (ZIP) of ZIP10, ZIP13, and ZIP14 genes mRNA expressions were increased in yolk sac membrane but were decreased in the embryonic liver, while metallothionein 1 mRNA expression was increased both in the yolk sac membrane and liver (P < 0.05). In conclusion, yolk sac membrane and embryonic liver tissues displayed the similar developmental patterns of Zn mobilization and metallothionein 1 mRNA expression from E17 to E32 during duck embryonic developing. The appropriate time of the maximal rate of Zn mobilization were observed between E29 and E32 of duck embryo, associated with the significant changes of gene expression related to some key Zn transport proteins on E29 in yolk sac membrane and liver tissues.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Regulation, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China; Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Regulation, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Regulation, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science (South China) of Ministry of Agriculture, State Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Guangdong Pubic Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Regulation, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Regulation, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Wens Foodstuff Group Co. Ltd., Yunfu, China
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- Wens Foodstuff Group Co. Ltd., Yunfu, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Regulation, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Regulation, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Regulation, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.
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Wei S, Le N, Zhu JW, Breathett K, Greene SJ, Mamas MA, Zannad F, Van Spall HGC. Trial leadership by women is associated with racial diversity among heart failure clinical trial participants: a systematic bibliometric review 2000–2020. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.3175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background
For the results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to be generalizable, they should report on and include the broad range of patients who have the disease.
Purpose
We assessed temporal trends and trial factors associated with 1) the reporting of race or ethnicity data and 2) the enrolment of Black, Indigenous, and people of colour (BIPOC) in Heart Failure (HF) RCTs.
Methods
We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CINAHL for RCTs that recruited adults with HF and were published in journals with an impact factor ≥10 between January 1, 2000 and June 17, 2020. We extracted data in duplicate and used the Cochran-Armitage and Jonchkeere-Terpstra tests to examine temporal trends. We used multivariable regression to assess the independent association between trial factors and the outcomes of interest.
Results
A total of 414 RCTs met inclusion criteria, of which a vast majority (90.6%; 95% CI 87.4–93.2%) were coordinated in either Europe or North America. Only 157 of the 414 RCTs (37.9%; 95% CI 33.2–42.8%) reported race/ethnicity data; among the 158,200 participants in these trials, only 29,512 (18.7%; 95% CI 18.5–18.9%) were BIPOC. There was a significant increase in the reporting of race or ethnicity data (from 26.9% in 2000–2001 to 54.2% in 2019–2020, p<0.001) and in enrollment of BIPOC (from 16.5% in 2000–2001 to 23.9% in 2019–2020, p=0.038) between 2000–2020. Trial leadership by a woman was associated with twice the adjusted odds of reporting of race or ethnicity data (OR 2.0; 95% CI 1.1–3.8; p=0.028) and an 8.4% (95% CI 1.9–15.0%; p=0.012) adjusted increase in enrollment of BIPOC. The race/ethnicity of trial leaders was not available for analysis.
Conclusions
Among HF RCTs published between 2000–2020, <38% reported data on race or ethnicity, although this increased over time. Among trials reporting such data, <19% of participants were BIPOC, with modest increases in enrollment over time. Trials led by women had greater adjusted odds of reporting race/ethnicity data and enrollment of BIPOC.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: Public grant(s) – National budget only. Main funding source(s): CIHR
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- S Wei
- McMaster University, Department of Medicine, Hamilton, Canada
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- McMaster University, Department of Medicine, Hamilton, Canada
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- McMaster University, Department of Medicine, Hamilton, Canada
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- University of Arizona, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Tucson, United States of America
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- Duke University Medical Center, Division of Cardiology, Durham, United States of America
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- Keele University, Cardiovascular Research Group, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
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- University of Lorraine, Centre d'Investigations Cliniques, Nancy, France
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- McMaster University, Department of Medicine, Hamilton, Canada
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Zhu J, Le N, Wei S, Zuhlke L, Lopes R, Zannad F, Van Spall HGC. Global representation of heart failure clinical trial leaders and collaborators: a systematic bibliometric review 2000–2020. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.3174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Aims
Heart Failure (HF) has a disproportionate burden in low- and middle-income countries. The geographic representation of those who lead HF randomized clinical trials (RCTs) may not reflect the geographic burden of disease. We assessed temporal trends and trial characteristics associated with leadership outside Europe and North America, and explored whether there was a geographic association between trial leadership and participant enrolment.
Methods and results
We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CINAHL for HF RCTs published in journals with an impact factor ≥10 between January 1, 2000, and June 17, 2020. We used the Jonckheere-Terpstra test to assess temporal trends and multivariable logistic regression models to determine associations between predictor and outcome variables.
There were 414 eligible RCTs. Only 80 of 828 trial leaders (9.7%; 95% CI: 7.8% to 11.8%), and 453 of 4656 collaborators (9.7%; 95% CI: 8.8% to 10.6%) were from regions outside Europe and North America, with no temporal change in geographic representation. The odds of trial leadership outside Europe and North America were significantly lower with industry versus public funding (OR: 0.33; 95% CI: 0.15 to 0.75; P=0.008). Trial leadership outside Europe and North America was associated with enrolment of patients outside Europe and North America (OR: 10.0; 95% CI 5.6–19.0; P<0.001).
Conclusion
Trial leadership outside Europe and North America is rare, particularly in industry funded trials, and is associated with participant enrolment in regions with disproportionate disease burden. Building research capacity and networks in under-represented regions could increase generalizability of trial results.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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- J Zhu
- McMaster University, Medicine, Hamilton, Canada
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- McMaster University, Medicine, Hamilton, Canada
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- McMaster University, Medicine, Hamilton, Canada
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- Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Duke University Medical Center, Durham, United States of America
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- University of Lorraine, Nancy, France
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Yifei M, Lu P, Yao S, Xu H, Hu J, Liang X, Wei S. 468P Prognostic role of aspartate aminotransferase-to-alanine aminotransferase ratio and lactate dehydrogenase levels in resectable colorectal cancer. Ann Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2021.08.989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Ma Y, Lu P, Yao S, Xu H, Hu J, Liang X, Wei S. 471P Prognostic role of preoperative direct bilirubin-to-indirect bilirubin ratio and neutrophils-to-lymphocytes in resectable colorectal cancer. Ann Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2021.08.992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Carneiro B, Yin J, Soliman L, De Souza A, Golijanin D, Mega A, Coelho Barata P, Gulati S, Wei S, Geynisman D, Magee D, Korn W, Abuali I, Heath E, Ryan C, Bertone P, El-Deiry W. 632P Differential transcriptomic profiling of BCL2-related genes in primary tumor (PT) and metastatic sites (MS) of prostate cancer (PCa). Ann Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2021.08.1145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Fan Y, Shao J, Wei S, Song C, Li Y, Jiang S. Self-eating and Heart: The Emerging Roles of Autophagy in Calcific Aortic Valve Disease. Aging Dis 2021; 12:1287-1303. [PMID: 34341709 PMCID: PMC8279526 DOI: 10.14336/ad.2021.0101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2020] [Accepted: 01/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Autophagy is a self-degradative pathway by which subcellular elements are broken down intracellularly to maintain cellular homeostasis. Cardiac autophagy commonly decreases with aging and is accompanied by the accumulation of misfolded proteins and dysfunctional organelles, which are undesirable to the cell. Reduction of autophagy over time leads to aging-related cardiac dysfunction and is inversely related to longevity. However, despite the increasing interest in autophagy in cardiac diseases and aging, the process remains an undervalued and disregarded object in calcific valvular disease. Neither the nature through which autophagy is triggered nor the interplay between autophagic machinery and targeted molecules during aortic valve calcification are fully understood. Recently, the upregulation of autophagy has been shown to result in cardioprotective effects against cell death as well as its origin. Here, we review the evidence that shows how autophagy can be both beneficial and detrimental as it pertains to aortic valve calcification in the heart.
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- Yunlong Fan
- 1Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing 100853, China.,2Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, the First Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- 1Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing 100853, China
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- 1Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing 100853, China.,2Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, the First Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- 1Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing 100853, China.,2Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, the First Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- 1Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing 100853, China
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- 1Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing 100853, China.,2Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, the First Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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Wei S, Ming S, Gang L. Thoracoscopic Lung Cancer Resection with Simultaneous Heart Valve Procedure. Heart Surg Forum 2021; 24:E628-E630. [PMID: 34473025 DOI: 10.1532/hsf.3937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Comorbidity of primary lung cancer and heart valve disease, both requiring surgical therapy, characterizes a high-risk group of patients necessitating prompt diagnosis and treatment. Recently, the rate of minimal invasive approach for patients who were not indicated for conventional thoracotomy surgery due to their high-risk status with the procedure has increased as treatment for heart valve disease. We herein report four patients of lung cancer resection with simultaneous valve procedure though thoracoscopic technique [Bablekos 2016].
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- Shixiong Wei
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Heibei, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Heibei, China.
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Wei S, Ren T, Jin W, Jiang S. Letter to the Editor Regarding: Histologic Data of Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy. Heart Lung Circ 2021; 30:e135-e136. [PMID: 34210614 DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2021.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Shixiong Wei
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pathology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
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Zhang Y, Shen M, Huang W, Wang L, Wei S. Inferior Vena Cava Filter Migrated to Left Ventricle. Heart Surg Forum 2021; 24:E587-E588. [PMID: 34173740 DOI: 10.1532/hsf.3853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters have been widely used to prevent pulmonary emboli in patients with venous thromboembolism. Here we report a rare case of complete pericardial tamponade with severe mitral and tricuspid valve regurgitation due to a fractured IVC filter. A 38-year-old male came to our emergency department with a 19-day history of progressive chest tightness. Chest x-ray revealed a tethering catheter fractured at the level of the junction of the superior vena cava and the right atrium. We performed open surgery and discovered that a steel wire had punctured the atrioventricular septum, the mitral valve, and finally the posterior wall of the left ventricle. The patient recovered quite well and was discharged after 1 week.
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- Yuhai Zhang
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Baotou Clinical Medical College affiliated to Inner Mongolia Medical University, Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China.
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- Department of Heart Center, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Heibei, China.
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Baotou Clinical Medical College affiliated to Inner Mongolia Medical University, Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China.
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Baotou Clinical Medical College affiliated to Inner Mongolia Medical University, Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
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Wu Q, Liu Y, Xie Y, Wei S, Liu Y. Identification of Potential ceRNA Network and Patterns of Immune Cell Infiltration in Systemic Sclerosis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:622021. [PMID: 34222222 PMCID: PMC8248550 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.622021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Purpose Systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD) is one of the most severe complications of systemic sclerosis (SSc) and is the leading cause of SSc-related deaths. However, the precise pathogenesis of pulmonary fibrosis in SSc-ILD remains unknown. This study aimed to evaluate the competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) regulatory network and immune cell infiltration patterns in SSc-ILD. Methods One microRNA (miRNA) and three messenger RNA (mRNA) microarray datasets were obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. Then, the differentially expressed miRNAs (DEmiRs) and mRNAs (DEMs) between SSc-ILD patients and normal controls were identified, respectively, followed by the prediction of the target genes and target lncRNAs of DEmiRs. The overlapping genes between DEmiRs target genes and DEMs were identified as core mRNAs to construct the ceRNA network. In addition, the “Cell Type Identification by Estimating Relative Subsets of Known RNA Transcripts (CIBERSORT)” algorithm was used to analyze the composition of infiltrating immune cells in lung tissues of SSc-ILD patients and controls, and differentially expressed immune cells were recognized. The correlation between immune cells and core mRNAs was evaluated by Pearson correlation analysis. Results Totally, 42 SSc-ILD lung tissues and 18 normal lung tissues were included in this study. We identified 35 DEmiRs and 142 DEMs and predicted 1,265 target genes of DEmiRs. Then, 9 core mRNAs related to SSc-ILD were recognized, which were the overlapping genes between DEmiRs target genes and DEMs. Meanwhile, 9 DEmiRs related to core mRNAs were identified reversely, and their target lncRNAs were predicted. In total, 9 DEmiRs, 9 core mRNAs, and 51 predicted lncRNAs were integrated to construct the ceRNA regulatory network of SSc-ILD. In addition, 9 types of immune cells were differentially expressed in lung tissues between SSc-ILD patients and controls. Some core mRNAs, such as COL1A1, FOS, and EDN1, were positively or negatively correlated with the number of infiltrating immune cells. Conclusion This is the first comprehensive study to construct the potential ceRNA regulatory network and analyze the composition of infiltrating immune cells in lung tissues of SSc-ILD patients, which improves our understanding of the pathogenesis of SSc-ILD.
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- Qiuhong Wu
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Lung Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Rare Diseases Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Liu Q, Wei S. Nursing management for COVID-19 patients with ECMO treatment. J Card Surg 2021; 36:3461-3462. [PMID: 34131950 PMCID: PMC8447166 DOI: 10.1111/jocs.15721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Qingzu Liu
- Department of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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Cheng N, Wu Y, Zhang H, Wei S, Wang R. Injectable Cryogels Associate with Adipose-Derived Stem Cells for Cardiac Healing After Acute Myocardial Infarctions. J Biomed Nanotechnol 2021; 17:981-988. [PMID: 34082883 DOI: 10.1166/jbn.2021.3082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Treatment of adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) provides support for novel methods of conveying baseline cell protein endothelial cells to promote acute myocardial infarction in gelatin sericin (GS) lamin-coated antioxidant systems (GS@L). The ratio of fixity modules, pores, absorption, and inflammation in the range of ka (65 ka), 149 ±39.8 μm, 92.2%, 42 ± 1.38, and 29 ± 1.9 were observed in the synthesized frames for GS. Herein, ADSC-GS@L was prepared, and the relevant substance for the development of cardiac regenerative applications was stable and physically chemical. In vitro assessments of ADSC-GS@L injectable cryogels established the enhanced survival rates of the cell and improved pro- angiogenic factors as well as pro-inflammatory expression, confirming the favorable outcomes of fractional ejections, fibro-areas, and vessel densities with reduced infraction dimensions. The novel ADSC-injecting cryogel method could be useful for successful heart injury therapies during acute myocardial infarction. Additionally, the method could be useful for successful heart injury therapies during coronary heart disease.
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- Nan Cheng
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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Wei S. Comparison of hospital cost between robotic versus thoracoscopic mitral valve repair. J Card Surg 2021; 36:3459-3460. [PMID: 34091968 DOI: 10.1111/jocs.15720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Shixiong Wei
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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Jassim T, Sheng T, Zhang S, Wei S, Arnold S, Kejner A, Bocklage T, Dueber J. Novel fusion KTN1-PRKD1 in cribriform adenocarcinoma of salivary glands located in the parotid gland: Case report including cytologic findings. Human Pathology: Case Reports 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ehpc.2021.200496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Shen M, Liu G, Wei S. Reply: Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography is essential for left atrial appendage closure. J Card Surg 2021; 36:3458. [PMID: 34047396 DOI: 10.1111/jocs.15689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Ming Shen
- Department of Heart Center, Hebei Medical University First Affiliated Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Heibei, China
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- Department of Heart Center, Hebei Medical University First Affiliated Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Heibei, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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Shen M, Liu G, Wei S. Thoracoscopic transmitral myectomy of apical HOCM with concomitant valve procedure with 3D printing technique assistant. J Card Surg 2021; 36:3006-3007. [PMID: 34036657 DOI: 10.1111/jocs.15611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Ming Shen
- Department of Heart Center, Hebei Medical University First Affiliated Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Heibei, China
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- Department of Heart Center, Hebei Medical University First Affiliated Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Heibei, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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