Inflammatory markers-based preoperative differentiation model of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma and combined hepatocellular carcinoma / 中华肝胆外科杂志

Objective:To establish and validate a preoperative differentiateon model of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) and combined hepatocellular carcinoma (CHC) based on the inflammatory markers and conventional clinical indicators.Methods:The clinical data of 116 patients with ICC or CHC admitted to Henan Provincial People's Hospital from January 2018 to March 2023 were retrospectively analyzed, including 74 males and 42 females, aged (58.5±9.4) years old. The data of 83 patients were used to establish the differentiation model as the training group, including 50 cases of ICC and 33 cases of CHC. The data of 33 patients were used to validate the model as the validation group, including 20 cases of ICC and 13 cases of CHC. The clinical data including the platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), systemic immune inflammation index (SII), prognostic inflammatory index (PII), prognostic nutritional index (PNI), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR) were collected and analyzed. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to analyze the best cut-off values of PLR, SII, PII, PNI, NLR and LMR. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis were used to determine the differential factors between ICC and CHC. The R software was used to draw the nomogram, calculate the area under the curve (AUC) to evaluate the model accuracy, and draw the calibration chart and the decision curve to evaluate the predictive efficacy of the model.Results:Univariate logistic regression analysis showed that liver cirrhosis, history of hepatitis, alpha fetoprotein, carbohydrate antigen 199, gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT), PLR, PNI and inflammation score (IS) could be used to differentiate ICC from CHC (all P<0.05). The indicators identified in univariate analysis were included in multivariate logistic regression analysis. The results showed that absence of liver cirrhosis, GGT>60 U/L, PNI>49.53, and IS<2 indicated the pathology of ICC (all P<0.05). Based on the above four factors, a nomogram model was established to differentiate the ICC and CHC. The AUC of ROC curve of the nomogram model in the training and validation groups were 0.851 (95% CI: 0.769-0.933) and 0.771 (95% CI: 0.594-0.949), respectively. The sensitivities were 0.760 and 0.750, and the specificities were 0.818 and 0.769, respectively. The calibration chart showed that the predicted curve fitted well to the reference line. The decision curve showed that the model has a clear positive net benefit. Conclusion:The nomogram model based on inflammatory markers showed a good differentiation performance of ICC and CHC, which could benefits the individualized treatment.

Construction and evaluation of a nomogram prediction model for survival after radical surgical resection of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma based on the albumin-bilirubin index / 中华肝胆外科杂志

Objective:To construct a nomogram prediction model for survival after radical surgical resection of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) based on the albumin-bilirubin index (ALBI), and to evaluate its predictive efficacy.Methods:From January 2016 to January 2020, 170 patients with ICC who underwent radical surgical resection at the People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University were retrospectively analyzed. There were 90 males and 80 females, aged (58.5±10.6) years old. Based on a ratio of 7∶3 by the random number table, the patients were divided into the training set ( n=117) and the internal validation set ( n=53). The training set was used for nomogram model construction, and the validation set was used for model validation and evaluation. Follow up was conducted through outpatient reexamination and telephone contact. The Kaplan-Meier method was used for survival analysis, and a nomogram was drawn based on variables with a P<0.05 in multivariate Cox regression analysis. The predictive strength of the predictive model was evaluated by analyzing the consistency index (C-index), calibration curve, and clinical decision curve of the training and validation sets. Results:Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) ≥37 U/ml ( HR=1.99, 95% CI: 1.10-3.60, P=0.024), ALBI≥-2.80 ( HR=2.43, 95% CI: 1.40-4.22, P=0.002), vascular tumor thrombus ( HR=2.34, 95% CI: 1.40-3.92, P=0.001), and the 8th edition AJCC N1 staging ( HR=2.18, 95% CI: 1.21-3.95, P=0.010) were independent risk factors affecting postoperative survival of ICC patients after curative resection. The predictive model constructed based on the above variables was then evaluated, and the C-index of the model was 0.76. Calibration curve showed the predicted survival curve of ICC patients at 3 years after surgery based on the model was well-fitted to the 45° diagonal line which represented actual survival. Clinical decision curve analysis showed that the model had a significant positive net benefit in both the training and validation sets. Conclusion:The nomograph model for survival rate after radical resection of ICC was constructed based on four variables: ALBI, CA19-9, vascular tumor thrombus, and AJCC N staging (8th edition) in this study. This model provided a reference for more accurate prognosis evaluation and treatment selection plan for ICC patients.

Construction of a nomogram prediction model for survival after radical surgery for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma / 中华肝胆外科杂志

Objective:To study the factors influencing survival after radical resection in patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC), and to construct a nomogram on survival prediction.Methods:The clinical data of 139 patients with ICC who underwent radical resection at the People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University from June 2018 to December 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. There are 69 males and 70 females, aged (59.5±10.2) years old. These patients were divided into two groups based on a 3: 1 ratio by using the random number method: the test group ( n=104) and the validation group ( n=35). Data from the test group was used to construct a nomagram and data from the validation group was used to validate the predictive power of the nomagram. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses were used to analyse factors influencing survival on the test group patients and to construct a nomogram. The predictive accuracy of the nomogram was determined by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves, concordance index (C-index) and calibration curves. Results:The results of the multivariate regression analysis showed that a combined hemoglobin, albumin, lymphocyte and platelet immunoinflammation (HALP) score <37.1 ( HR=1.784, 95% CI: 1.047-3.040), CA19-9 > 35U/ml ( HR=2.352, 95% CI: 1.139-4.857), poorly differentiated tumor ( HR=2.475, 95% CI: 1.237-4.953) and vascular invasion ( HR=1.897, 95% CI: 1.110-3.244) were independent risk factors that affected prognosis of patients with ICC after radical resection (all P<0.05). The AUCs of the nomogram in the test group in predicting the overall survival at 1, 2 and 3 years of patients with ICC after radical resection were 0.808, 0.853 and 0.859, respectively. There was good consistency between the prediction of the nomogram and actual observation. The predicted C-index of the total survival period of the test group was 0.765 (95% CI: 0.704-0.826), and the C-index of the validation group was 0.759 (95% CI: 0.673-0.845). Conclusion:A HALP score <37.1, CA19-9>35 U/ml, poorly differentiated tumour and vascular invasion were independent risk factors for prognosis of ICC patients after radical resection. The nomogram was established based on the above factors and showed good performance in predicting overall survival after radical resection in patients with ICC.

Detection of IgG protein in human urine based on vertical flow paper microfluidic chip / 生物工程学报

The kidney is the body's most important organ and the protein components in urine could be detected for diagnosing certain diseases. The amount of IgG protein in urine could be used to determine the degree of kidney function damage. IgG protein in human urine was detected by vertical flow paper-based microfluidic chip, double-antibody sandwich immunoreaction, and cell phone image processing. The results showed that using an IgG antibody concentration of 500 μg/mL and a gold standard antibody concentration of 100 μg/mL, the image signal showed a good linear relationship in the range of IgG concentration of 0.2-3.2 μg/mL, with R2=0.973 3 achieved. A complete set of detection devices were designed and the detection method showed good non-specificity.

Risk factors of development of combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma / 中华肝胆外科杂志

Objective:To determine the risk factors for development of combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma (CHC) and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC).Methods:The clinical data of patients with ICC or CHC confirmed by pathology at Henan Provincial People's Hospital from January 2012 to December 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. Of 225 patients with ICC or CHC, there were 90 males and 135 females, aged (58.7±10.4) years old. Based on the pathological type, there were 172 patients in the ICC group and 53 patients in the CHC group. The healthy control group was selected from 450 individuals who underwent routine health examination in the same hospital, and there were 189 males and 261 females, aged (56.7±9.3) years old. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression were used to analyze the risk factors of ICC and CHC.Results:The risk factors of ICC included hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) (+ )/hepatitis B core antibody (anti-HBc) (+ ) ( OR=9.373, 95% CI: 4.784-18.363, P<0.001), hepatitis C virus antibody (HCV-Ab) (+ ) ( OR=7.151, 95% CI: 1.195-42.776, P=0.031), diabetes mellitus ( OR=3.118, 95% CI: 1.733-5.612, P<0.001) and hepatolithiasis ( OR=18.650, 95% CI: 5.210-66.767, P<0.001). The risk factors of CHC included HBsAg (+ )/anti-HBc(+ )( OR=54.891, 95% CI: 17.434-172.822, P<0.001) and HCV-Ab (+ ) ( OR=37.785, 95% CI: 5.720-249.611, P<0.001). Conclusion:HBV infection, HCV infection, hepatolithiasis, diabetes mellitus and cirrhosis were risk factors for ICC. HBV and HCV infection were risk factors of CHC.

Effect of iliac vein balloon dilation for patients with grade C3-C5 superficial varicose veins / 中华普通外科杂志

Objective:To evaluate iliac vein balloon dilation for the treatment of superficial varicose veins of grade C3 and beyond.Methods:A total of 568 patients with superficial varicose veins of C3 or above at our department were enrolled and divided into interventional ball expansion group, the stretch socks treatment group and the ablation surgery group. The VCSS score was used to evaluate the treatment efficacy.Results:Forty out of 47 cases in the interventional ball expansion group were evaluated as effective while the other 7 cases were ineffective; 39 out of 82 cases in the elastic socks treatment group were effective while the other 43 cases were ineffective. 280 out of 439 cases in the ablation surgery group were effective while the other 159 cases were ineffective. The improvement degree of the interventional ball expansion group was statistically better than that of the other two groups ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Interventional balloon dilatation of iliac vein is better than traditional treatment to improve the subjective feelings of patients with superficial varicose veins above grade C3.

Comparison of short term curative effects between operation and oral cinacalcet for treating refractory secondary hyperparathyroidism / 重庆医学

Objective To study the short-term curative effect of total parathyroidectomy (t-PTX) and cinacalcet therapy for treating refractory secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT).Methods The clinical data of 118 patients with refractory SHPT admitted in our hospital from January 2012 to September 2015 wereretrospectively analyzed,and according to different therapeutic methods the patients were divided into the group A (receiving the conventional medical treatment after poor effect by the impact therapy,n=62),B(performing t-PTX,n=26) and C (oral cinacalcet,n=30).All patients were given the conventional medical treatment.The calcium,phosphorus and calcium-phosphorus product,and parathyroid hormone (iPTH) follow-up on 0,1 d,and at 1,3,6 months was finished in 3 groups.Results The gender,age,dialysis time,calcium,phosphorus,calcium-phosphorus product and iPTH level on 1 d had no statistically significant difference among 3 groups(P＞0.05).the pain relief rates of the group A,B and C were 0,92.31 ％ and 60.00 ％ respectively;compared with the group A,phosphorus,calcium-phosphorus product and iPTH at various time points after processing in the group B and C were significantly decreased(P＜0.01);compared with the group C,calcium,phosphorus,calcium-phosphorus product and iPTH at various time points after processing in the group B were significantly reduced(P＜0.05).Conclusion If the patients with refractory SHPT are tolerable for surgery,t-PTX therapy should be taken as the first choice;oral cinacalcet treatment provides the possibility of non-operative therapy for the patients with refractory SHPT.

Yeast Genetics Revisited / 生物化学与生物物理进展

With the development of genetics, more and more research has been focused on modal organisms because of the conservative nature of biological species. Saccharomyces cerevisiae is one of the most important model organisms widely used all over the world. Recently, works published in this journal from Tsinghua University revealed a role of YMR166C in mitochondrial magnesium homeostasis in Saccharomyces cerevisiae with transposon-based genetic screen. A genome-wide screening in Saccharomyces cerevisiae for suppressor genes of MTM1 also yielded some very interesting results. Those wonderful works indicated a new era in genetic studies in China.

Glycoprotein I_(1-2-1) from Irpex lacteus / 中草药

Objective To study the chemical structure of a pure glycoprotein I_(1-2-1) from Irpex lacteus.Methods Based on chemical and spectral analysis,the structural characterization of I_(1-2-1) was investigated.Results I_(1-2-1) was composed of Ara,Xyl,Man,Gal,and Glu with its mean molecular weight of(40 000.) Methylation analysis showed that the main chain of I_(1-2-1)was all 1→2,1→6 linked Manp.Conclusion I_(1-2-1) is a complicated glycoprotein obtained for the first time from I.lacteus.