Chinese Medical JournalPub Date : 2025-05-20Epub Date: 2025-05-06DOI: 10.1097/CM9.0000000000003546
Mathias Rath, Markus Hohenfellner
{"title":"Possibilities and challenges of telesurgical interventions.","authors":"Mathias Rath, Markus Hohenfellner","doi":"10.1097/CM9.0000000000003546","DOIUrl":"10.1097/CM9.0000000000003546","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10183,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Medical Journal","volume":" ","pages":"1184-1185"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12091649/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143977181","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chinese Medical JournalPub Date : 2025-05-20Epub Date: 2025-03-03DOI: 10.1097/CM9.0000000000003484
Yanyan Zhao, Changdong Guan, Yang Wang, Zening Jin, Bo Yu, Guosheng Fu, Yundai Chen, Lijun Guo, Xinkai Qu, Yaojun Zhang, Kefei Dou, Yongjian Wu, Weixian Yang, Shengxian Tu, Javier Escaned, William F Fearon, Shubin Qiao, David J Cohen, Harlan M Krumholz, Bo Xu, Lei Song
{"title":"Cost-effectiveness of angiographic quantitative flow ratio-guided coronary intervention: A multicenter, randomized, sham-controlled trial.","authors":"Yanyan Zhao, Changdong Guan, Yang Wang, Zening Jin, Bo Yu, Guosheng Fu, Yundai Chen, Lijun Guo, Xinkai Qu, Yaojun Zhang, Kefei Dou, Yongjian Wu, Weixian Yang, Shengxian Tu, Javier Escaned, William F Fearon, Shubin Qiao, David J Cohen, Harlan M Krumholz, Bo Xu, Lei Song","doi":"10.1097/CM9.0000000000003484","DOIUrl":"10.1097/CM9.0000000000003484","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The FAVOR (Comparison of Quantitative Flow Ratio Guided and Angiography Guided Percutaneous Intervention in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease) III China trial demonstrated that percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) lesion selection using quantitative flow ratio (QFR) measurement, a novel angiography-based approach for estimating fractional flow reserve, improved two-year clinical outcomes compared with standard angiography guidance. This study aimed to assess the cost-effectiveness of QFR-guided PCI from the perspective of the current Chinese healthcare system.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study is a pre-specified analysis of the FAVOR III China trial, which included 3825 patients randomized between December 25, 2018, and January 19, 2020, from 26 centers in China. Patients with stable or unstable angina pectoris or those ≥72 hours post-myocardial infarction who had at least one lesion with a diameter stenosis between 50% and 90% in a coronary artery with a ≥2.5 mm reference vessel diameter by visual assessment were randomized to a QFR-guided strategy or an angiography-guided strategy with 1:1 ratio. During the two-year follow-up, data were collected on clinical outcomes, quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs), estimated costs of index procedure hospitalization, outpatient cardiovascular medication use, and rehospitalization due to major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE). The primary analysis calculated the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) as the cost per MACCE avoided. An ICER of ¥10,000/MACCE event avoided was considered economically attractive in China.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>At two years, the QFR-guided group demonstrated a reduced rate of MACCE compared to the angiography-guided group (10.8% vs . 14.7%, P <0.01). Total two-year costs were similar between the groups (¥50,803 ± 21,121 vs . ¥50,685 ± 23,495, P = 0.87). The ICER for the QFR-guided strategy was ¥3055 per MACCE avoided, and the probability of QFR being economically attractive was 64% at a willingness-to-pay threshold of ¥10,000/MACCE avoided. Sensitivity analysis showed that QFR-guided PCI would become cost-saving if the cost of QFR were below ¥3682 (current cost: ¥3800). Cost-utility analysis yielded an ICER of ¥56,163 per QALY gained, with a 53% probability of being cost-effective at a willingness-to-pay threshold of ¥85,000 per QALY gained.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In patients undergoing PCI, a QFR-guided strategy appears economically attractive compared to angiographic guidance from the perspective of the Chinese healthcare system.</p><p><strong>Trial registration: </strong>ClinicalTrials.gov , NCT03656848.</p>","PeriodicalId":10183,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Medical Journal","volume":" ","pages":"1186-1193"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12091619/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143536597","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chinese Medical JournalPub Date : 2025-05-20Epub Date: 2024-04-26DOI: 10.1097/CM9.0000000000003125
Dengfeng Wang, Xunwei Shi, Jiao Pei, Can Zhang, Liping Peng, Jie Zhang, Jing Zheng, Chunrong Peng, Xiaoqiao Huang, Xiaoshi Liu, Hong Liu, Guonan Zhang
{"title":"Olaparib and niraparib as maintenance therapy in patients with newly diagnosed and platinum-sensitive recurrent ovarian cancer: A single-center study in China.","authors":"Dengfeng Wang, Xunwei Shi, Jiao Pei, Can Zhang, Liping Peng, Jie Zhang, Jing Zheng, Chunrong Peng, Xiaoqiao Huang, Xiaoshi Liu, Hong Liu, Guonan Zhang","doi":"10.1097/CM9.0000000000003125","DOIUrl":"10.1097/CM9.0000000000003125","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Poly adenosine-diphosphate-ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitors (PARPi) have been approved to act as first-line maintenance (FL-M) therapy and as platinum-sensitive recurrent maintenance (PSR-M) therapy for ovarian cancer in China for >5 years. Herein, we have analyzed the clinical-application characteristics of olaparib and niraparib in ovarian cancer-maintenance therapy in a real-world setting to strengthen our understanding and promote their rational usage.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective chart review identified patients with newly diagnosed or platinum-sensitive recurrent ovarian cancer, who received olaparib or niraparib as maintenance therapy at Sichuan Cancer Hospital between August 1, 2018, and December 31, 2021. Patient medical records were reviewed. We grouped and analyzed patients based on the type of PARPi they used (the olaparib group and the niraparib group) and the line of PARPi maintenance therapy (the FL-M setting and the PSR-M setting). The primary endpoint was the 24-month progression-free survival (PFS) rate.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In total, 131 patients (olaparib: n = 67, 51.1%; niraparib: n = 64, 48.9%) were enrolled. Breast cancer susceptibility genes ( BRCA ) mutations ( BRCA m) were significantly less common in the niraparib group than in the olaparib group [9.4% (6/64) vs . 62.7% (42/67), P <0.001], especially in the FL-M setting [10.4% (5/48) vs . 91.4% (32/35), P <0.001]. The 24-month progression-free survival (PFS) rates in the FL-M and PSR-M settings were 60.4% and 45.7%, respectively. In patients with BRCA m, the 24-month PFS rates in the FL-M and PSR-M settings were 62.2% and 72.7%, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Olaparib and niraparib were effective in patients with ovarian cancer without any new safety signals except for skin pigmentation. In patients with BRCA m, the 24-month PFS of the PARPi used in the PSR-M setting was even higher than that used in the FL-M setting.</p>","PeriodicalId":10183,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Medical Journal","volume":" ","pages":"1194-1201"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12091628/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140859913","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chinese Medical JournalPub Date : 2025-05-20Epub Date: 2025-04-22DOI: 10.1097/CM9.0000000000003611
Bowei Du, Shuhan Feng, Jiajun Wang, Keyi Cao, Zhiheng Shi, Cuicui Men, Tengfei Yu, Shiqi Wang, Yaqin Huang
{"title":"Collagen-based micro/nanogel delivery systems: Manufacturing, release mechanisms, and biomedical applications.","authors":"Bowei Du, Shuhan Feng, Jiajun Wang, Keyi Cao, Zhiheng Shi, Cuicui Men, Tengfei Yu, Shiqi Wang, Yaqin Huang","doi":"10.1097/CM9.0000000000003611","DOIUrl":"10.1097/CM9.0000000000003611","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Collagen-based materials, renowned for their biocompatibility and minimal immunogenicity, serve as exemplary substrates in a myriad of biomedical applications. Collagen-based micro/nanogels, in particular, are valued for their increased surface area, tunable degradation rates, and ability to facilitate targeted drug delivery, making them instrumental in advanced therapeutics and tissue engineering endeavors. Although extensive reviews on micro/nanogels exist, they tend to cover a wide range of biomaterials and lack a specific focus on collagen-based materials. The current review offers an in-depth look into the manufacturing technologies, drug release mechanisms, and biomedical applications of collagen-based micro/nanogels to address this gap. First, we provide an overview of the synthetic strategies that allow the precise control of the size, shape, and mechanical strength of these collagen-based micro/nanogels by controlling the degree of cross-linking of the materials. These properties are crucial for their performance in biomedical applications. We then highlight the environmental responsiveness of these collagen-based micro/nanogels, particularly their sensitivity to enzymes and pH, which enables controlled drug release under various pathological conditions. The discussion then expands to include their applications in cancer therapy, antimicrobial treatments, bone tissue repair, and imaging diagnosis, emphasizing their versatility and potential in these critical areas. The challenges and future perspectives of collagen-based micro/nanogels in the field are discussed at the end of the review, with an emphasis on the translation to clinical practice. This comprehensive review serves as a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and scientists alike, providing insights into the current state and future directions of collagen-based micro/nanogel research and development.</p>","PeriodicalId":10183,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Medical Journal","volume":" ","pages":"1135-1152"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12091658/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143966694","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chinese Medical JournalPub Date : 2025-05-20Epub Date: 2025-04-18DOI: 10.1097/CM9.0000000000003601
Jianhui Zhao, Haosen Ji, Kangning Li, Guirong Yu, Siyun Zhou, Qian Xiao, Malcolm Dunlop, Evropi Theodoratou, Xue Li, Kefeng Ding
{"title":"Decoding the genetic and environmental forces in propelling the surge of early-onset colorectal cancer.","authors":"Jianhui Zhao, Haosen Ji, Kangning Li, Guirong Yu, Siyun Zhou, Qian Xiao, Malcolm Dunlop, Evropi Theodoratou, Xue Li, Kefeng Ding","doi":"10.1097/CM9.0000000000003601","DOIUrl":"10.1097/CM9.0000000000003601","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) shows a different epidemiological trend compared to later-onset colorectal cancer, with its incidence rising in most regions and countries worldwide. However, the reasons behind this trend remain unclear. The etiology of EOCRC is complex and could involve both genetic and environmental factors. Apart from Lynch syndrome and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, sporadic EOCRC exhibits a broad spectrum of pathogenic germline mutations, genetic polymorphisms, methylation changes, and chromosomal instability. Early-life exposures and environmental risk factors, including lifestyle and dietary risk factors, have been found to be associated with EOCRC risk. Meanwhile, specific chronic diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome, have been associated with EOCRC. Interactions between genetic and environmental risk factors in EOCRC have also been explored. Here we present findings from a narrative review of epidemiological studies on the assessment of early-life exposures, of EOCRC-specific environmental factors, and their interactions with susceptible loci. We also present results from EOCRC-specific genome-wide association studies that could be used to perform Mendelian randomization analyses to ascertain potential causal links between environmental factors and EOCRC.</p>","PeriodicalId":10183,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Medical Journal","volume":" ","pages":"1163-1174"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12091620/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143978889","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Inhibition of interferon regulatory factor 4 orchestrates T cell dysfunction, extending mouse cardiac allograft survival.","authors":"Wenjia Yuan, Hedong Zhang, Longkai Peng, Chao Chen, Chen Feng, Zhouqi Tang, Pengcheng Cui, Yaguang Li, Tengfang Li, Xia Qiu, Yan Cui, Yinqi Zeng, Jiadi Luo, Xubiao Xie, Yong Guo, Xin Jiang, Helong Dai","doi":"10.1097/CM9.0000000000003198","DOIUrl":"10.1097/CM9.0000000000003198","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>T cell dysfunction, which includes exhaustion, anergy, and senescence, is a distinct T cell differentiation state that occurs after antigen exposure. Although T cell dysfunction has been a cornerstone of cancer immunotherapy, its potential in transplant research, while not yet as extensively explored, is attracting growing interest. Interferon regulatory factor 4 (IRF4) has been shown to play a pivotal role in inducing T cell dysfunction.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A novel ultra-low-dose combination of Trametinib and Rapamycin, targeting IRF4 inhibition, was employed to investigate T cell proliferation, apoptosis, cytokine secretion, expression of T-cell dysfunction-associated molecules, effects of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathways, and allograft survival in both in vitro and BALB/c to C57BL/6 mouse cardiac transplantation models.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In vitro , blockade of IRF4 in T cells effectively inhibited T cell proliferation, increased apoptosis, and significantly upregulated the expression of programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1), Helios, CD160, and cytotoxic T lymphocyte-associated antigen (CTLA-4), markers of T cell dysfunction. Furthermore, it suppressed the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines interferon (IFN)-γ and interleukin (IL)-17. Combining ultra-low-dose Trametinib (0.1 mg·kg -1 ·day -1 ) and Rapamycin (0.1 mg·kg -1 ·day -1 ) demonstrably extended graft survival, with 4 out of 5 mice exceeding 100 days post-transplantation. Moreover, analysis of grafts at day 7 confirmed sustained IFN regulatory factor 4 (IRF4) inhibition, enhanced PD-1 expression, and suppressed IFN-γ secretion, reinforcing the in vivo efficacy of this IRF4-targeting approach. The combination of Trametinib and Rapamycin synergistically inhibited the MAPK and mTOR signaling network, leading to a more pronounced suppression of IRF4 expression.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Targeting IRF4, a key regulator of T cell dysfunction, presents a promising avenue for inducing transplant immune tolerance. In this study, we demonstrate that a novel ultra-low-dose combination of Trametinib and Rapamycin synergistically suppresses the MAPK and mTOR signaling network, leading to profound IRF4 inhibition, promoting allograft acceptance, and offering a potential new therapeutic strategy for improved transplant outcomes. However, further research is necessary to elucidate the underlying pharmacological mechanisms and facilitate translation to clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":10183,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Medical Journal","volume":" ","pages":"1202-1212"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12091588/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141175127","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chinese Medical JournalPub Date : 2025-05-20Epub Date: 2025-03-11DOI: 10.1097/CM9.0000000000003499
Xibei Chen, Yuxin Zheng, Xiaoyong Man, Wei Li
{"title":"Tissue-resident memory T cells and their function in skin diseases.","authors":"Xibei Chen, Yuxin Zheng, Xiaoyong Man, Wei Li","doi":"10.1097/CM9.0000000000003499","DOIUrl":"10.1097/CM9.0000000000003499","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Tissue-resident memory T (TRM) cells are a recently defined subtype of non-recirculating memory T cells with longevity and protective functions in peripheral tissues. As an essential frontline defense against infections, TRM cells have been reported to robustly patrol the tissue microenvironment in malignancies. Accumulating evidence also implicates that TRM cells in the relapse of chronic inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis and vitiligo. In light of these developments, this review aims to synthesize these recent findings to enhance our understanding of TRM cell characteristics and actions. Therefore, after providing a brief overview of the general features of the TRM cells, including precursors, homing, retention, and maintenance, we discuss recent insights gained into their heterogeneous functions in skin diseases. Specifically, we explore their involvement in conditions such as psoriasis, vitiligo, fixed drug eruption - dermatological manifestations of drug reactions at the same spot, cutaneous T cell lymphoma, and melanoma. By integrating these diverse perspectives, this review develops a comprehensive model of TRM cell behavior in various skin-related pathologies. In conclusion, our review emphasizes that deciphering the characteristics and mechanisms of TRM cell actions holds potential not only for discovering methods to slow cancer growth but also for reducing the frequency of recurrent chronic inflammation in skin tissue.</p>","PeriodicalId":10183,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Medical Journal","volume":" ","pages":"1175-1183"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12091617/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143604137","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chinese Medical JournalPub Date : 2025-05-20Epub Date: 2025-04-21DOI: 10.1097/CM9.0000000000003561
Lasse Jensen, Ziheng Guo, Xiaoting Sun, Xu Jing, Yunlong Yang, Yihai Cao
{"title":"Angiogenesis, signaling pathways, and animal models.","authors":"Lasse Jensen, Ziheng Guo, Xiaoting Sun, Xu Jing, Yunlong Yang, Yihai Cao","doi":"10.1097/CM9.0000000000003561","DOIUrl":"10.1097/CM9.0000000000003561","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>The vasculature plays a critical role in homeostasis and health as well as in the development and progression of a wide range of diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic diseases (and their complications), chronic inflammatory diseases, ophthalmic diseases, and neurodegenerative diseases. As such, the growth of the vasculature mediates normal development and physiology, as well as disease, when pathologically induced vessels are morphologically and functionally altered owing to an imbalance of angiogenesis-stimulating and angiogenesis-inhibiting factors. This review offers an overview of the angiogenic process and discusses recent findings that provide additional interesting nuances to this process, including the roles of intussusception and angiovasculogenesis, which may hold promise for future therapeutic interventions. In addition, we review the methodology, including those of in vitro and in vivo assays, which has helped build the vast amount of knowledge on angiogenesis available today and identify important remaining knowledge gaps that should be bridged through future research.</p>","PeriodicalId":10183,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Medical Journal","volume":" ","pages":"1153-1162"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12091601/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143967049","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}