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Appl Microbiol Biotechnol ; 108(1): 125, 2024 Dec.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38229330

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The gut microbiota is the largest and most complex microecosystem in animals. It is influenced by the host's dietary habits and living environment, and its composition and diversity play irreplaceable roles in animal nutrient metabolism, immunity, and adaptation to the environment. Although the gut microbiota of red deer has been studied, the composition and function of the gut microbiota in Gansu red deer (Cervus elaphus kansuensis), an endemic subspecies of red deer in China, has not been reported. In this study, the composition and diversity of the gut microbiome and fecal metabolomics of C. elaphus kansuensis were identified and compared for the first time by using 16S rDNA sequencing, metagenomic sequencing, and LC-MS/MS. There were significant differences in gut microbiota structure and diversity between wild and farmed C. elaphus kansuensis. The 16S rDNA sequencing results showed that the genus UCRD-005 was dominant in both captive red deer (CRD) and wild red deer (WRD). Metagenomic sequencing showed similar results to those of 16S rDNA sequencing for gut microbiota in CRD and WRD at the phylum and genus levels. 16S rDNA and metagenomics sequencing data suggested that Bacteroides and Bacillus might serve as marker genera for CRD and WRD, respectively. Fecal metabolomics results showed that 520 metabolites with significant differences were detected between CRD and WRD and most differential metabolites were involved in lipid metabolism. The results suggested that large differences in gut microbiota composition and fecal metabolites between CRD and WRD, indicating that different dietary habits and living environments over time have led to the development of stable gut microbiome characteristics for CRD and WRD to meet their respective survival and reproduction needs. KEY POINTS: • Environment and food affected the gut microbiota and fecal metabolites in red deer • Genera Bacteroides and Bacillus may play important roles in CRD and WRD, respectively • Flavonoids and ascorbic acid in fecal metabolites may influence health of red deer.


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Bacillus , Cervos , Microbioma Gastrointestinal , Animais , Microbioma Gastrointestinal/genética , Cromatografia Líquida , Espectrometria de Massas em Tandem , Bacillus/genética , DNA Ribossômico/genética , RNA Ribossômico 16S/genética , RNA Ribossômico 16S/metabolismo
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Opt Lett ; 48(17): 4689-4692, 2023 Sep 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37656587

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Light emitted by an object placed in a transparent protective cover will change its original propagation direction before entering a fringe projection profilometry (FPP) system due to the influence of light refraction. This Letter proposes refractive FPP for accurate three-dimensional (3D) shape measurement. The method derives a coordinate mapping between a 3D measurement space and a 2D space formed by an incident ray, a normal of a refractive interface, and an emergent ray. Based on the coordinate mapping, the equation of the emergent ray in the 3D space can be directly determined with the equation of the incident ray and used for 3D measurement without refraction error. For validation, an FPP system through a planar glass was established and used for 3D shape measurements of a ring board, a regular sphere, and two objects with complex surfaces. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness and accuracy of the proposed refractive FPP.

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BMC Cancer ; 23(1): 600, 2023 Jun 29.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37386361

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PURPOSE: An assessment is being conducted to determine the safety and effectiveness of using Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT)-guided transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) and microwave ablation (MWA) sequentially to treat small hepatocellular carcinomas (HCCs) located in the hepatic dome. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifty-three patients with small HCCs in the hepatic dome who underwent TACE combined with simultaneous CBCT-guided MWA were studied. Inclusion criteria were a single HCCs ≤ 5.0 cm or a maximum of three. The safety and interventional-related complications were monitored, and local tumor progression (LTP), overall survival (OS), and prognostic factors for LTP/OS were evaluated. RESULTS: The procedures were successfully accomplished in all patients. According to Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE), adverse reactions and complications are mainly Grade 1 or 2 (mild symptoms, no or local/noninvasive intervention indicated). Liver and kidney function and alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels remained within a reasonable range after 4 weeks of treatment (both p < 0.001). The mean LTP was 44.406 months (95% CI: 39.429, 49.383) and the mean OS rate was 55.157 months (95% CI: 52.559, 57.754). The combination treatment achieved 1-, 3-, and 5-year LTP rates of 92.5%, 69.6%, and 34.5%, respectively; and 1-, 3-, and 5-year OS rates of 100.0%, 88.4%, and 70.2%, respectively. Results from both univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses showed that the tumor diameter (< 3 cm) and the distance to the hepatic dome (≥ 5 mm, < 10 mm) had a significant impact on the patient's LTP and OS, and were related to better survival. CONCLUSION: CBCT-guided TACE combined with simultaneous MWA was a safe and successful treatment of HCCs located under the hepatic dome.


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Carcinoma Hepatocelular , Quimioembolização Terapêutica , Neoplasias Hepáticas , Humanos , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/diagnóstico por imagem , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/terapia , Neoplasias Hepáticas/diagnóstico por imagem , Neoplasias Hepáticas/terapia , Tomografia Computadorizada de Feixe Cônico
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Clin Med Res ; 21(3): 144-154, 2023 09.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37985166

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Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) combined with gastric coronary vein embolization (GCVE) for cirrhotic portal hypertensive variceal bleeding and compare outcomes of first-line with second-line treatment, coil with glue, and single-covered with double stents.Methods: Fifteen patients received TIPS plus GCVE as the first-line treatment for secondary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding, and 45 received it as second-line treatment. Preoperative and postoperative quantitative variables were compared using a paired t test. The incidence of survival rate, re-bleeding, hepatic encephalopathy, and shunt dysfunction were analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method.Results: The portal venous pressure was significantly decreased from 39.0 ± 5.0 mm Hg to 22.5 ± 4.4 mm Hg (P≤0.001) after TIPS treatment. After 1, 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months re-bleeding rates were 1.6%, 3.3%, 6.6%, 13.3%, 0%, and 0%, respectively. Shunt dysfunction rates were 5%, 0%, 10%, 16.6%, 1.6%, and 5%, respectively. Hepatic encephalopathy rates were 3.3%, 1.6%, 3.3%, 6.6%, 0%, and 0%, respectively. And survival rates were 100%, 100%, 100%, 96.6%, 93.3%, and 88.3% respectively. In comparative analysis, statistically significant differences were seen in re-bleeding between the first-line and second-line treatment groups (26.6% vs 24.4%, log-rank P=0.012), and survival rates between single-covered and double stent (3.7% vs 16.1%, log-rang (P=0.043).Conclusion: The results suggest that TIPS combined with GCVE is effective and safer in the treatment of cirrhotic portal hypertensive variceal bleeding. The use of TIP plus GCVE as first-line treatment, may be preferable for high-risk re-bleeding, and more than 25 mm Hg portal venous pressure with repeated variceal bleeding. However, the sample size was small. Therefore, large, randomized, controlled, multidisciplinary center studies are needed for further evaluation.


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Varizes Esofágicas e Gástricas , Encefalopatia Hepática , Hipertensão Portal , Derivação Portossistêmica Transjugular Intra-Hepática , Humanos , Derivação Portossistêmica Transjugular Intra-Hepática/efeitos adversos , Derivação Portossistêmica Transjugular Intra-Hepática/métodos , Varizes Esofágicas e Gástricas/complicações , Varizes Esofágicas e Gástricas/cirurgia , Encefalopatia Hepática/terapia , Encefalopatia Hepática/complicações , Encefalopatia Hepática/epidemiologia , Vasos Coronários/cirurgia , Hemorragia Gastrointestinal/terapia , Hemorragia Gastrointestinal/prevenção & controle , Hipertensão Portal/complicações , Hipertensão Portal/terapia , Cirrose Hepática/complicações , Cirrose Hepática/terapia , Resultado do Tratamento
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J Transl Med ; 20(1): 463, 2022 10 11.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36221084

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BACKGROUND: Transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) is one of the first-line treatments for advanced hepatocellular cancer. The pain caused by TAE is a stark complication, which remains to be prevented by biomedical engineering methods. METHODS: Herein, a commercial embolic agent CalliSpheres® bead (CB) was functionally modified with lidocaine (Lid) using an electrostatic self-assembly technique. The products were coded as CB/Lid-n (n = 0, 5, 10, corresponding to the relative content of Lid). The chemical compositions, morphology, drug-loading, and drug-releasing ability of CB/Lid-n were comprehensively investigated. The biocompatibility was determined by hemolysis assay, live/dead cell staining assay, CCK8 assay, immunofluorescence (IHC) staining assay and quantitative real-time PCR. The thermal withdrawal latency (TWL) and edema ratio (ER) were performed to evaluate the analgesia of CB/Lid-n using a plantar inflammation model. A series of histological staining, including immunohistochemistry (IL-6, IL-10, TGF-ß and Navi1.7) and TUNEL were conducted to reveal the underlying mechanism of anti-tumor effect of CB/Lid-n on a VX2-tumor bearing model. RESULTS: Lid was successfully loaded onto the surface of CalliSpheres® bead, and the average diameter of CalliSpheres® bead increased along with the dosage of Lid. CB/Lid-n exhibited desirable drug-loading ratio, drug-embedding ratio, and sustained drug-release capability. CB/Lid-n had mild toxicity towards L929 cells, while triggered no obvious hemolysis. Furthermore, CB/Lid-n could improve the carrageenan-induced inflammation response micro-environment in vivo and in vitro. We found that CB/Lid-10 could selectively kill tumor by blocking blood supply, inhibiting cell proliferation, and promoting cell apoptosis. CB/Lid-10 could also release Lid to relieve post-operative pain, mainly by remodeling the harsh inflammation micro-environment (IME). CONCLUSIONS: In summary, CB/Lid-10 has relatively good biocompatibility and bioactivity, and it can serve as a promising candidate for painless transcatheter arterial embolization.


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Embolização Terapêutica , Lidocaína , Carragenina , Hemólise , Humanos , Inflamação , Interleucina-10 , Interleucina-6 , Lidocaína/farmacologia , Lidocaína/uso terapêutico , Fator de Crescimento Transformador beta
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Int J Hyperthermia ; 39(1): 1044-1051, 2022 12.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35940593

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PURPOSE: To analyze the clinical safety and efficacy of 3.0-T closed MR-guided microwave ablation (MWA) for the treatment of HCC located under the hepatic dome. METHODS: From May 2018 to October 2020, 49 patients with 74 HCCs located under the hepatic dome underwent MWA using 3.0-T closed MR guidance. The technical success rate, operative time, complete ablation (CA) rate, complications, local tumor progression (LTP), tumor-free survival (TFS) and overall survival (OS) were examined. Routine blood analysis, liver/kidney function and alpha fetoprotein (AFP) and protein induced by vitamin k absent or antagonist (PIVKA) levels were compared before and 2 months after MWA. RESULTS: All patients underwent MWA successfully, including 10 patients who underwent general anesthesia. The technical success rate was 100% without major complications. The CA rate was 95.9% (71/74) at the 2-month evaluation. The LTP rate was 2.7% during the median follow-up of 17.8 months (range: 4-43 months); the 6-, 12-, 18-month TFS rates were 97.8, 90.6, 68.1%, respectively, and the 6-, 12-, 18-month OS rates were 100, 97.6, 92.1%, respectively. There were no significant changes in routine blood tests and liver/kidney function (p > 0.05), while the AFP and PIVKA level decreased significantly at 2 months (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: 3.0-T MR-guided MWA is safe and feasible for HCC lesions located under the hepatic dome.


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Carcinoma Hepatocelular , Ablação por Cateter , Neoplasias Hepáticas , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/patologia , Humanos , Neoplasias Hepáticas/patologia , Micro-Ondas/uso terapêutico , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do Tratamento , alfa-Fetoproteínas
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Arch Gynecol Obstet ; 306(4): 977-981, 2022 10.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35320388

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AIM: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of balloon occlusion at the Zone II aorta for the management of morbidly adherent placenta. METHODS: From September 2015 to October 2018, a total of 80 consecutive patients who were prenatally diagnosed with morbidly adherent placenta were assigned into two groups: the balloon occlusion group (n = 40) and the non-balloon occlusion group (n = 40).The intraoperative estimated blood loss, blood transfusion, urine output, serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen and hysterectomy rate were recorded and compared between the two groups. RESULTS: The estimated blood loss in the balloon occlusion group was significantly lower than that in the non-balloon occlusion group (811.75 ± 299.93 ml vs 1529.75 ± 808.01 ml, P < 0.001). The median amount of packed RBCs transfused in the balloon occlusion group and non-balloon occlusion group was 0 U and 2 U, respectively (P = 0.001). The women in the former group had a lower blood transfusion rate than those in the latter group (30% vs 57.5%, P = 0.013). Hysterectomy occurred in none in the balloon occlusion group but in six patients in the non-balloon occlusion group (P = 0.011). CONCLUSION: The middle abdominal aorta (Zone II) is not a forbidden zone for occlusion as long as the single occlusion time is limited to 15 min. Balloon occlusion at the Zone II aorta can effectively reduce blood loss, transfusion requirements and hysterectomy rates in patients with morbidly adherent placenta.


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Placenta Acreta , Doenças Placentárias , Placenta Prévia , Hemorragia Pós-Parto , Aorta Abdominal , Perda Sanguínea Cirúrgica/prevenção & controle , Cesárea , Feminino , Humanos , Histerectomia , Placenta , Placenta Acreta/cirurgia , Doenças Placentárias/cirurgia , Placenta Prévia/cirurgia , Hemorragia Pós-Parto/cirurgia , Gravidez , Estudos Retrospectivos
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J Cell Mol Med ; 25(14): 6874-6886, 2021 07.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34101338

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As essential regulators of gene expression, miRNAs are engaged in the initiation and progression of colorectal cancer (CRC), including antitumour immune response. In this study, we proposed an integrated algorithm, ImmuMiRNA, for identifying miRNA modulators of immune-associated pathways. Based on these immune-associated miRNAs, we applied the LASSO algorithm to develop a reliable and individualized signature for evaluating overall survival (OS) and inflammatory landscape of CRC patients. An external public data set and qRT-PCR data from 40 samples were further utilized to validate this signature. As a result, an immune-associated miRNA prognostic signature (IAMIPS) consisting of three miRNAs (miR-194-3P, miR-216a-5p and miR-3677-3p) was established and validated. Patients in the high-risk group possessed worse OS. After stratification for clinical factors, the signature remained a powerful independent predictor for OS. IAMIPS displayed much better accuracy than the traditional clinical stage in assessing the prognosis of CRC. Further analysis revealed that patients in the high-risk group were characterized by inflammatory response, abundance immune cell infiltration, and higher immune checkpoint profiles and tumour mutation burden (TMB). In conclusion, the IAMIPS is highly predictive of OS in patients with CRC, which may serve as a powerful prognostic tool to further optimize immunotherapies for cancer.


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Biomarcadores Tumorais/genética , Neoplasias Colorretais/genética , MicroRNAs/genética , Biomarcadores Tumorais/imunologia , Neoplasias Colorretais/imunologia , Neoplasias Colorretais/patologia , Biologia Computacional/métodos , Humanos , MicroRNAs/metabolismo , Transcriptoma
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BMC Cancer ; 21(1): 562, 2021 May 17.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34001036

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BACKGROUND: Percutaneous magnetic resonance-guided (MR-guided) MWA procedures have traditionally been performed under local anesthesia (LA) and sedation. However, pain control is often difficult to manage, especially in some cases when the tumor is large or in a specific location, such as near the abdominal wall or close to the hepatic dome. This study retrospectively compared the results of general anesthesia (GA) and local anesthesia (LA) for MR-guided microwave ablation (MWA) in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC ≤ 5.0 cm) to investigate whether different anesthesia methods lead to different clinical outcomes. METHODS: The results of the analysis include procedure-related complications, imaging response, and the time to complete two sets of procedures. According to the type of anesthesia, the Kaplan-Meier method was used to compare the local tumor progression (LTP) of the two groups who underwent MR-guided MWA. RESULTS: All patients achieved technical success. The mean ablation duration of each patient in the GA group and LA group was remarkably different (P = 0.012). Both groups had no difference in complications or LTP (both P > 0.05). Notably, the tumor location (challenging locations) and the number of lesions (2-3 lesions) could be the main factors affecting LTP (p = 0.000, p = 0.015). Univariate Cox proportional hazard regression indicated that using different anesthesia methods (GA and LA) was not associated with longer LTP (P = 0.237), while tumor location (challenging locations) and the number of lesions (2-3 lesions) were both related to shorter LTP (P = 0.000, P = 0.020, respectively). Additionally, multivariate Cox regression further revealed that the tumor location (regular locations) and the number of lesions (single) could independently predict better LTP (P = 0.000, P = 0.005, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: No correlation was observed between GA and LA for LTP after MR-guided MWA. However, tumors in challenging locations and the number of lesions (2-3 lesions) appear to be the main factors affecting LTP.


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Anestesia Geral/estatística & dados numéricos , Anestesia Local/estatística & dados numéricos , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/cirurgia , Neoplasias Hepáticas/cirurgia , Ablação por Radiofrequência/efeitos adversos , Adulto , Idoso , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/mortalidade , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/patologia , Progressão da Doença , Feminino , Humanos , Estimativa de Kaplan-Meier , Fígado/diagnóstico por imagem , Fígado/patologia , Fígado/cirurgia , Neoplasias Hepáticas/mortalidade , Neoplasias Hepáticas/patologia , Imagem por Ressonância Magnética Intervencionista , Masculino , Micro-Ondas/efeitos adversos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Dor Processual/etiologia , Dor Processual/prevenção & controle , Prognóstico , Intervalo Livre de Progressão , Ablação por Radiofrequência/métodos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Carga Tumoral
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BMC Cancer ; 21(1): 366, 2021 Apr 07.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33827464

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BACKGROUND: Given their widespread availability and relatively low cost, percutaneous thermal ablation is commonly performed under the guidance of computed tomography (CT) or ultrasound (US). However, such imaging modalities may be restricted due to insufficient image contrast and limited tumor visibility, which results in imperfect intraoperative treatment or an increased risk of damage to critical anatomical structures. Currently, magnetic resonance (MR) guidance has been proven to be a possible solution to overcome the above shortcomings, as it provides more reliable visualization of the target tumor and allows for multiplanar capabilities, making it the modality of choice. Unfortunately, MR-guided ablation is limited to specialized centers, and the cost is relatively high. Is ablation therapy under MR guidance better than that under CT guidance? This study retrospectively compared the efficacy of CT-guided and MR-guided microwave ablation (MWA) for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC ≤ 5.0 cm). METHODS: In this retrospective study, 47 patients and 54 patients received MWA under the guidance of CT and MR, respectively. The inclusion criteria were a single HCC ≤ 5.0 cm or a maximum of three. The local tumor progression (LTP), overall survival (OS), prognostic factors for local progression, and safety of this technique were assessed. RESULTS: All procedures were technically successful. The complication rates of the two groups were remarkably different with respect to incidences of liver abscess and pleural effusion (P < 0.05). The mean LTP was 44.264 months in the CT-guided group versus 47.745 months in the MR-guided group of HCC (P = 0.629, log-rank test). The mean OS was 56.772 months in the patients who underwent the CT-guided procedure versus 58.123 months in those who underwent the MR-guided procedure (P = 0.630, log-rank test). Multivariate Cox regression analysis further illustrated that tumor diameter (< 3 cm) and the number of lesions (single) were important factors affecting LTP and OS. CONCLUSIONS: Both CT-guided and MR-guided MWA are comparable therapies for the treatment of HCC (< 5 cm), and there was no difference in survival between the two groups. However, MR-guided MWA could reduce the incidence of complications.


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Carcinoma Hepatocelular/diagnóstico por imagem , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/radioterapia , Ablação por Cateter/métodos , Neoplasias Hepáticas/diagnóstico por imagem , Neoplasias Hepáticas/radioterapia , Espectroscopia de Ressonância Magnética/métodos , Ablação por Radiofrequência/métodos , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X/métodos , Adulto , Idoso , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/patologia , Feminino , Humanos , Neoplasias Hepáticas/patologia , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Retrospectivos
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Int J Hyperthermia ; 38(1): 428-436, 2021.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33691589

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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the feasibility and safety of using cone-beam CT (CBCT) to measure changes in parenchymal blood volume (PBV) of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) and to guide microwave ablation (MWA) for residual tumors. METHODS: A retrospective study was performed on 42 patients with HCC who completed TACE and received CBCT-guided perfusion imaging. The residual active lesions after TACE were supplemented with MWA to complete the treatment process according to the residual PBV. The outcomes were analyzed, including PBV changes, interventional-related complications, local tumor progression (LTP) and overall survival (OS). RESULTS: Technical success was achieved in all lesions. Correlation analysis revealed that greater volume of residual PBV after MWA is negatively correlated with LTP. (p = .000); and the decrease of PBV was positively correlated with LTP (p = .000). All adverse events and complications were CTCAE Grade 1/2. After combination treatment, the 1-, 3-, and 5-year LTP-free survival were 97.6%, 69.0% and 15.1%, respectively, with a median LTP of 49.0 months (95% CI:43.129,54.871). Multivariate Cox regression revealed that the residual PBV > 13 ml/1000 was an independent factor predicting a shorter OS and LTP (Both p< .05). For LTP, multivariate Cox regression showed that a tumor in a single lesion were independently predicted to have a longer LTP in patients with HCC (p = .033). CONCLUSION: CBCT is feasible and safe to use to measure changes in the PBV before and after TACE treatment, while it can also guide MWA for the treatment of residual tumors in one session.


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Carcinoma Hepatocelular , Quimioembolização Terapêutica , Neoplasias Hepáticas , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/diagnóstico por imagem , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/terapia , Tomografia Computadorizada de Feixe Cônico , Humanos , Neoplasias Hepáticas/diagnóstico por imagem , Neoplasias Hepáticas/terapia , Perfusão , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do Tratamento
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Respiration ; 99(9): 771-778, 2020.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33032277

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BACKGROUND: Most data about the trachea are collected during deep inspiration breath holding (DIBH) using multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT). Images of the physiological changes in the central airway are lacking. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to explore the physiological changes in the central airway on MDCT during DIBH and deep expiration breath holding (DEBH). METHOD: The data from 62 patients (38 men and 24 women) who underwent enhanced computed tomography in our hospital were collected. Patients were grouped according to sex and age (18-45, 46-60, and >61 years). Anteroposterior diameter (APD) and transverse diameter (TD) at 3 levels (cricoid, intrathoracic inlet, and 2 cm above the carina), tracheal length, bronchial length, and subcarina angle (SCA) were measured. RESULTS: The average length of the trachea from the cricoid cartilage to the carina was 103.91 ± 10.37 mm at DEBH and 108.63 ± 11.31 mm at DIBH (p < 0.001). The APD of the trachea at the level of the cricoid, intrathoracic inlet, and 2 cm above the carina showed no differences between DEBH and DIBH. The TD of the trachea at the level of the cricoid, intrathoracic inlet, and 2 cm above the carina showed no differences between DEBH and DIBH. The average length of the right main bronchus during DEBH and DIBH was measured as 13.21 ± 3.60 and 13.24 ± 3.49 mm, respectively (p = 0.956). The average length of the left main bronchus at DEBH and DIBH was measured as 44.19 ± 5.50 and 44.27 ± 5.11 mm, respectively (p = 0.929). The average SCA was 81.74 ± 14.56 at DIBH, while it was 80.53 ± 14.38 at DEBH. The change in SCA between DIBH and DEBH showed no significant difference (p = 0.642). CONCLUSIONS: The APD at the level of the intrathoracic inlet is larger than that at the cricoid and 2 cm above the carina, while the TD is the opposite. These findings about the trachea and bronchus in our study may contribute to bronchoscopy examinations, tube applications, stent design, and stenting.


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Suspensão da Respiração , Brônquios/diagnóstico por imagem , Tomografia Computadorizada Multidetectores , Traqueia/diagnóstico por imagem , Adulto , Brônquios/anatomia & histologia , Brônquios/fisiologia , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Variações Dependentes do Observador , Valores de Referência , Respiração , Traqueia/anatomia & histologia , Traqueia/fisiologia
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Stat Med ; 36(25): 3976-3989, 2017 Nov 10.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28744875

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In this paper, we develop a Bayesian semiparametric accelerated failure time model for survival data with cluster structures. Our model allows distributional heterogeneity across clusters and accommodates their relationships through a density ratio approach. Moreover, a nonparametric mixture of Dirichlet processes prior is placed on the baseline distribution to yield full distributional flexibility. We illustrate through simulations that our model can greatly improve estimation accuracy by effectively pooling information from multiple clusters, while taking into account the heterogeneity in their random error distributions. We also demonstrate the implementation of our method using analysis of Mayo Clinic Trial in Primary Biliary Cirrhosis.


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Teorema de Bayes , Análise por Conglomerados , Análise de Sobrevida , Simulação por Computador , Feminino , Humanos , Cirrose Hepática Biliar , Masculino , Ensaios Clínicos Controlados Aleatórios como Assunto , Análise de Regressão , Fatores Sexuais
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Genes (Basel) ; 14(2)2023 02 07.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36833351

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A significant variety of cell growth factors are involved in the regulation of antler growth, and the fast proliferation and differentiation of various tissue cells occur during the yearly regeneration of deer antlers. The unique development process of velvet antlers has potential application value in many fields of biomedical research. Among them, the nature of cartilage tissue and the rapid growth and development process make deer antler a model for studying cartilage tissue development or rapid repair of damage. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying the rapid growth of antlers are still not well studied. MicroRNAs are ubiquitous in animals and have a wide range of biological functions. In this study, we used high-throughput sequencing technology to analyze the miRNA expression patterns of antler growth centers at three distinct growth phases, 30, 60, and 90 days following the abscission of the antler base, in order to determine the regulatory function of miRNA on the rapid growth of antlers. Then, we identified the miRNAs that were differentially expressed at various growth stages and annotated the functions of their target genes. The results showed that 4319, 4640, and 4520 miRNAs were found in antler growth centers during the three growth periods. To further identify the essential miRNAs that could regulate fast antler development, five differentially expressed miRNAs (DEMs) were screened, and the functions of their target genes were annotated. The results of KEGG pathway annotation revealed that the target genes of the five DEMs were significantly annotated to the "Wnt signaling pathway", "PI3K-Akt signaling pathway", "MAPK signaling pathway", and "TGF-ß signaling pathway", which were associated with the rapid growth of velvet antlers. Therefore, the five chosen miRNAs, particularly ppy-miR-1, mmu-miR-200b-3p, and novel miR-94, may play crucial roles in rapid antler growth in summer.


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Chifres de Veado , Cervos , MicroRNAs , Animais , Chifres de Veado/metabolismo , Fosfatidilinositol 3-Quinases/metabolismo , Cervos/genética , Diferenciação Celular , MicroRNAs/genética
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APL Bioeng ; 7(3): 036116, 2023 Sep.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37719298

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Malignant central airway obstruction (MCAO) resulting from tumor metastasis and compression severely impairs respiration, posing life-threatening risks. To address this, we employed a synergistic modification strategy, combining cisplatin (CIS) and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). Polycaprolactone (PCL) served as a drug carrier, enabling the preparation of a functional CIS@AgNPs@PCL fiber membrane-covered airway stent via electrospinning. This approach aimed to enhance the patency rate of MCAO. Characterization via ATR-FTIR, scanning electron microscope-energy-dispersive spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscope confirmed successful immobilization of CIS and AgNPs onto the stent surface. CIS@AgNPs@PCL substantially suppressed non-small cell lung cancer cells (A549), causing DNA damage, ultrastructural disruption, and over 50% apoptosis in 48 h. It also displayed potent antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Candida albicans biofilms. A mouse subcutaneous tumor recurrence model assessed anti-cancer efficacy. CIS@AgNPs@PCL fiber-covered stents significantly inhibited lung cancer tissue and enhanced anti-cancer effects by up-regulating caspase-3 and Bax, while down-regulating Bcl-2. This study's functional airway stent provides a proof-of-concept for an integrated anti-cancer and antibacterial strategy. It promptly restores the lumen, inhibits biofilm formation, prevents tumor progression, and improves postoperative MCAO patency.

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Sci Rep ; 12(1): 238, 2022 01 07.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34997208

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A tiny and compact implantable antenna for wireless cardiac pacemaker systems is designed. The antenna works in the Industrial Scientific Medical (ISM) frequency band (2.4-2.48 GHz). The size of the antenna is greatly reduced with the adoption of a high dielectric constant medium and a folded meander structure. The volume of the antenna is 4.5 mm3, and the size is only 3 mm × 3 mm × 0.5 mm. Based on the literature research, it was found that the design was the smallest among the same type of implanted antenna. The antenna is optimized and loaded with a defective slotted structure, which improves the efficiency of the overall performance of the antenna and thus the gain thereof. The antenna maintains good impedance matching in the ISM frequency band, covering the entire ISM frequency band. The actual bandwidth of the antenna is 22%, with the peak gain of - 24.9 dBi. The antenna is processed and manufactured in such a manner that the simulation keeps consistent with the actual measurement. In addition, the specific absorption rate of the antenna is also evaluated and analyzed. The result shows that this kind of antenna is the best choice to realize the wireless biological telemetry communication in the extremely compact space of the wireless cardiac pacemaker system.


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Coração/fisiologia , Monitorização Fisiológica/métodos , Marca-Passo Artificial , Desenho de Equipamento , Humanos , Monitorização Fisiológica/instrumentação , Próteses e Implantes , Telemetria , Tecnologia sem Fio
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