Objective INF2 is a member of the formins family.Abnormal expression and regulation of INF2 have been associated with the progression of various tumors,but the expression and role of INF2 in hepatocellular carcinoma(H...Objective INF2 is a member of the formins family.Abnormal expression and regulation of INF2 have been associated with the progression of various tumors,but the expression and role of INF2 in hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)remain unclear.HCC is a highly lethal malignant tumor.Given the limitations of traditional treatments,this study explored the expression level,clinical value and potential mechanism of INF2 in HCC in order to seek new therapeutic targets.Methods In this study,we used public databases to analyze the expression of INF2 in pan-cancer and HCC,as well as the impact of INF2 expression levels on HCC prognosis.Quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction(RT-qPCR),Western blot,and immunohistochemistry were used to detect the expression level of INF2 in liver cancer cells and human HCC tissues.The correlation between INF2 expression and clinical pathological features was analyzed using public databases and clinical data of human HCC samples.Subsequently,the effects of INF2 expression on the biological function and Drp1 phosphorylation of liver cancer cells were elucidated through in vitro and in vivo experiments.Finally,the predictive value and potential mechanism of INF2 in HCC were further analyzed through database and immunohistochemical experiments.Results INF2 is aberrantly high expression in HCC samples and the high expression of INF2 is correlated with overall survival,liver cirrhosis and pathological differentiation of HCC patients.The expression level of INF2 has certain diagnostic value in predicting the prognosis and pathological differentiation of HCC.In vivo and in vitro HCC models,upregulated expression of INF2 triggers the proliferation and migration of the HCC cell,while knockdown of INF2 could counteract this effect.INF2 in liver cancer cells may affect mitochondrial division by inducing Drp1 phosphorylation and mediate immune escape by up-regulating PD-L1 expression,thus promoting tumor progression.Conclusion INF2 is highly expressed in HCC and is associated with poor prognosis.High expression of INF2 may promote HCC progression by inducing Drp1 phosphorylation and up-regulation of PD-L1 expression,and targeting INF2 may be beneficial for HCC patients with high expression of INF2.展开更多
This paper demonstrates the channels and methods for location prognosis of concealed ore deposits (bodies) in the deep seated and surrounding districts of productive mines in accordance with their special features. Th...This paper demonstrates the channels and methods for location prognosis of concealed ore deposits (bodies) in the deep seated and surrounding districts of productive mines in accordance with their special features. The system frame map is built, from quick exploration in the field to the rapid building of a model indoors. The main research points of location prognosis are also discussed in the paper, which include: 1) integrating the location with the surrounding geological areas, microscopic with macroscopic; 2) analyzing and synthesizing all geological information of different levels, depths and aspects; 3) laying stress on mineralization series; 4) paying attention to the study of the distribution law of ore bodies; 5) introducing the theory of nonlinear dynamics of ore forming processes to ordinary static prognosis; 6) the necessity of the geophysical me thod in recovering information of concealed ore bodies; 7) the combination of all kinds of geology, geophysics, geochemistry and remote sensing methods.展开更多
The highest priorities of any civilized country are in providing interests of social safety.The anthropogenic influence on geological environment is becoming greater because of the human activities increase. That’s w...The highest priorities of any civilized country are in providing interests of social safety.The anthropogenic influence on geological environment is becoming greater because of the human activities increase. That’s why anthropogenic-tectonic earthquake problem has become important recently.It appeared as a hypothesis in the 30 s and became much clearer in 60 s.The anthropogenic-tectonic earthquake epiceneters are located not far from the surface and,as a rule。展开更多
The Kyzylalmasay gold-silver deposit is located within the Southwest spurs of the Chatkal ridge of the Beltau-Kurama volcanic-plutonic belt.The deposit is related to typical sub-aerial margin-continental structures of...The Kyzylalmasay gold-silver deposit is located within the Southwest spurs of the Chatkal ridge of the Beltau-Kurama volcanic-plutonic belt.The deposit is related to typical sub-aerial margin-continental structures of tectonic-magmatic activation,in which there is a wide development of volcanogenic Au-Ag deposits.The deposits are conjugate with a basalt-andesite-dacite volcanic fractionation sequence. Ore-forming processes are related to展开更多
Background Left ventricular dilatation and a decreased ejection fraction is one of the most serious complications in patients with Takayasu arteritis(TA).We aim to describe the prevalence,clinical features,treatment,a...Background Left ventricular dilatation and a decreased ejection fraction is one of the most serious complications in patients with Takayasu arteritis(TA).We aim to describe the prevalence,clinical features,treatment,and long-term prognosis of TA patients with this complication.展开更多
Objective This study analyzed a large single-center sample in China to explain the impact of smoking state at baseline on long-term prognosis of coronary artery disease (CAD) patients who received percutaneous coronar...Objective This study analyzed a large single-center sample in China to explain the impact of smoking state at baseline on long-term prognosis of coronary artery disease (CAD) patients who received percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).展开更多
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the association between DNA(cytosine-5)-methyltransferase 3 alpha(DNMT3A)genetic polymorphisms and the disease prognosis of R882 mutation negative acute myeloid leukemia(AML)patients.METHODS DNMT...OBJECTIVE To evaluate the association between DNA(cytosine-5)-methyltransferase 3 alpha(DNMT3A)genetic polymorphisms and the disease prognosis of R882 mutation negative acute myeloid leukemia(AML)patients.METHODS DNMT3A 11 SNPs(rs11695471,rs2289195,rs734693,rs2276598,rs1465825,rs7590760,rs13401241,rs7581217,rs749131,rs41284843 and rs7560488)were genotyped using a MassA RRAY platform or Sanger sequencing method in 317 diagnostic non-FABM3 AML patients without R882 mutation from southern China.AML patients underwent combined chemotherapy with cytarabine and anthracyclines.Overall survival(OS)and Disease-free survival(DFS)as major end points were defined.The prognostic(median OS and DFS)evaluations were performed by Kaplan-Meier curve and Cox′s proportional hazard model.RESULTS We found that the rs2289195 G>A SNP could act as a poor prognostic predictor independently(HR=0.442,P=0.035 for OS;HR=0.431,P=0.031 for DFS),while the rs1465825 T>C SNP and rs7590760 G>C SNP appeared to predict independently poor prognosis for both OS(HR=1.453,P=0.037 for rs1465825;HR=1.584,P=0.063 for rs7590760)and DFS(HR=1.459,P=0.057 for rs1465825;HR=1.965,P=0.017for rs7590760).However,no significant associations between other DNMT3A polymorphisms and prognosis(OS in conjunction with DFS)were observed.CONCLUSION DNMT3A polymorphisms may be potential predictive markers for AML prognosis in R882 mutation negative patients,which might improve prognostic stratification of AML.展开更多
Objective:There is currently no consensus on whether extra-gastrointestinal stromal tumors(EGISTs)and gastrointestinal stromal tumors(GISTs)are the same type of tumor,and whether the diagnosis and treatment of EGISTs ...Objective:There is currently no consensus on whether extra-gastrointestinal stromal tumors(EGISTs)and gastrointestinal stromal tumors(GISTs)are the same type of tumor,and whether the diagnosis and treatment of EGISTs can directly replicate the current diagnostic and treatment standards for GISTs.This study aims to further elucidate the clinical and pathological characteristics,diagnosis,treatment,and prognosis of EGISTs by analyzing the research results of domestic scholars in the field of EGISTs in the past decade.Methods:A review was conducted on original Chinese and English research articles published from 2013 to 2022 focusing on EGISTs.A descriptive approach was used to extract key information from the literature,including patient demographics,tumor location,tumor diameter,mitotic figures,risk stratification,immunohistochemical markers,cell type,and prognostic factors.The data were subjected to statistical analysis.Results:A total of 12 articles containing 780 EGIST patients were included.The male-to female incidence of EGISTs was 0.92꞉1.The most common sites of EGISTs were mesentery(30.96%),peritoneum or retroperitoneum(28.53%),omentum(20.32%),and pelvic cavity(12.52%).52.77%of EGISTs had tumor diameters greater than 10 cm,and the proportions of EGISTs with nuclear fission patterns greater than 5/50 high power field(HPF)and greater than 10/50 HPF were 51.24%and 26.11%,respectively.The proportion of high-risk EGISTs was 79.05%.The positive rates of immune markers CD117,CD34,and DOG-1 in EGISTs were 82.3%,69.0%,and 79.5%,respectively.The proportion of Ki-67>5%was 49.2%,and the proportion of Ki-67>10%was 24.8%.The proportions of EGISTs in spindle cells,epithelial cells,and mixed cells were 74.4%,14.8%,and 13.1%,respectively.The diameter of the tumor,resection method,risk level,Ki-67 index,mitotic counts,presence of rupture/bleeding/necrosis/peripheral tissue invasion/recurrence and metastasis,as well as the use of imatinib treatment after surgery were important factors affecting the prognosis of EGISTs.Conclusion:Current medical research is relatively well cognizant of GISTs with primary sites in the gastrointestinal tract.Compared with GISTs,EGISTs have large tumor diameters,high mitotic counts,a high percentage of high-risk grades,relatively unique molecular expression,and high aggressiveness.EGISTs differ from GISTs in clinicopathological characteristics.Whether EGISTs and GISTs share a common origin remains unclear.If they are distinct tumor entities,separate diagnostic and treatment guidelines for EGISTs should be established.If EGISTs are ultimately confirmed to be a special subtype of GISTs,then directly applying existing GIST-based standards to EGISTs may be inappropriate.A more scientific approach would involve subclassifying EGISTs based on anatomical location and then tailoring treatment strategies accordingly with reference to GIST guidelines.展开更多
Objective:Multiple myeloma(MM)is a hematologically malignant clonal plasma cell disease.This study aims to explore the association between immunophenotypes and prognosis in patients with MM,to determine whether the ex...Objective:Multiple myeloma(MM)is a hematologically malignant clonal plasma cell disease.This study aims to explore the association between immunophenotypes and prognosis in patients with MM,to determine whether the expression of CD45 and CD200 is related to the prognosis of newly diagnosed MM(NDMM)patients,and to evaluate the significance of the combined expression of CD45 and CD200 in NDMM.Methods:A total of 123 NDMM patients admitted to Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University from July 2015 to August 2019 were enrolled.Five key immunophenotypic markers(including CD38,CD138,CD45,CD56,and CD200)were screened through flow cytometry and identified using random forest analysis and univariate Cox regression analysis.Patients were divided into 3 groups:Group A,CD45 and CD200 double-positive;Group B,CD45 or CD200 single-positive;Group C,CD45 and CD200 double-negative.Kaplan-Meier curves were used to analyze overall survival(OS)and progression-free survival(PFS)across groups.Multivariate Cox regression was performed to evaluate prognostic factors,and a nomogram was constructed based on these results.Results:The OS and PFS of single-positive groups for CD38,CD138,CD45,CD56,and CD200 were all shorter than those of their respective single-negative groups(all P<0.05).Significant differences were observed in OS(P<0.001)and PFS(P=0.001)among Groups A,B,and C.Group A had shorter OS and PFS(all P=0.001)compared to the Group B+C(cases from Group B and Group C were combined).CD45 and CD200 double-positive was an independent prognostic factor for NDMM[hazard ratio(HR)=2.178,95%confidence interval(CI)1.048 to 4.529;P=0.037].The nomogram and calibration curves constructed from multivariate Cox regression analysis demonstrated good concordance(concordance index=0.706;95%CI 0.661 to 0.751).Conclusion:NDMM patients with double-positive expression of CD45 and CD200 have significantly shorter OS and PFS.Compared with the use of either marker alone,the combined assessment of CD45 and CD200 may provide better prognostic stratification for MM patients.展开更多
Objective:Osteosarcoma is a highly aggressive primary malignant bone tumor commonly seen in children and adolescents,with a poor prognosis.Anchorage-dependent cell death(anoikis)has been proven to be indispensable in ...Objective:Osteosarcoma is a highly aggressive primary malignant bone tumor commonly seen in children and adolescents,with a poor prognosis.Anchorage-dependent cell death(anoikis)has been proven to be indispensable in tumor metastasis,regulating the migration and adhesion of tumor cells at the primary site.However,as a type of programmed cell death,anoikis is rarely studied in osteosarcoma,especially in the tumor immune microenvironment.This study aims to clarify prognostic value of anoikis and tumor immune microenvironment-related gene in the treatment of osteosarcoma.Methods:Anoikis-related genes(ANRGs)were obtained from GeneCards.Clinical information and ANRGs expression profiles of osteosarcoma patients were sourced from the therapeutically applicable research to generate effective therapies and Gene Expression Omnibus(GEO)databases.ANRGs highly associated with tumor immune microenvironment were identified by the estimate package and the weighted gene coexpression network analysis(WGCNA)algorithm.Machine learning algorithms were performed to construct long-term survival predictive strategy,each sample was divided into high-risk and low-risk subgroups,which was further verified in the GEO cohort.Finally,based on single-cell RNA-seq from the GEO database,analysis was done on the function of signature genes in the osteosarcoma tumor microenvironment.Results:A total of 51 hub ANRGs closely associated with the tumor microenvironment were identified,from which 3 genes(MERTK,BNIP3,S100A8)were selected to construct the prognostic model.Significant differences in immune cell activation and immune-related signaling pathways were observed between the high-risk and low-risk groups based on tumor microenvironment analysis(all P<0.05).Additionally,characteristic genes within the osteosarcoma microenvironment were identified in regulation of intercellular crosstalk through the GAS6-MERTK signaling pathway.Conclusion:The prognostic model based on ANRGs and tumor microenvironment demonstrate good predictive power and provide more personalized treatment options for patients with osteosarcoma.展开更多
Objective:Albumin-globulin ratio(AGR),prognostic nutritional index(PNI),and platelet to-lymphocyte ratio(PLR)have been validated as prognostic factors for gastric cancer(GC).However,significant gender differences exis...Objective:Albumin-globulin ratio(AGR),prognostic nutritional index(PNI),and platelet to-lymphocyte ratio(PLR)have been validated as prognostic factors for gastric cancer(GC).However,significant gender differences exist in albumin levels and inflammatory cell counts,and further research is required to understand how these differences influence GC prognosis.This study aims to investigate the prognostic impact of nutritional and inflammatory indicators on GC patients undergoing radical surgery,as well as the influence of gender on these indicators’prognostic value.Methods:The study included 596 patients with advanced GC hospitalized in the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery,General Surgery,Xiangya Hospital of Central South University from January 2012 to December 2016.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)analysis was performed to determine cutoff values for nutritional and inflammatory factors.Univariate analysis was used to identify factors significantly affecting survival in GC patients,while multivariate and Kaplan-Meier analyses determined independent prognostic factors for GC.Results:Multivariate analysis revealed that postsurgical tumor node metastasis(pTNM)stage[stage II:hazard ratio(HR)=3.284,P=0.012;stage III:HR:8.062,P<0.001],low preoperative AGR(HR=1.499,P=0.012),and postoperative PNI(HR=1.503,P=0.008)were risk factors for overall survival in male patients after radical GC surgery.For female patients,pN2-3(HR=3.185,P<0.001),total gastrectomy(HR=2.286,P=0.004),low preoperative PLR(HR=1.702,P=0.027),and postoperative PNI(HR=1.943,P=0.011)were identified as risk factors for overall survival.Conclusion:Postoperative PNI is an independent risk factor for all advanced GC patients.Preoperative PLR is an independent prognostic factor only for female patients,while preoperative AGR is an independent prognostic factor only for male patients.Further research is warranted to investigate the gender-specific differences in GC prognosis.展开更多
Focusing on the issue to deal with inadequate extraction of metallogenic information especially geological information,a new method of extracting metallogenic information based on field model,i.e.the field analysis me...Focusing on the issue to deal with inadequate extraction of metallogenic information especially geological information,a new method of extracting metallogenic information based on field model,i.e.the field analysis method of metallogenic information,was proposed.In addition,a case study by using the method of the extraction of metallogenic information from the west Guangxi and southeast Yunnan district as an example was performed.The representation method for the field models of metallogenic information,including the metallogenic influence field model and the metallogenic distance field model,was discussed by introducing the concept of the field theory,based on the characteristic analysis of the distance gradualness and the influence superposition of metallogenic information.According to the field theory superposition principle and the spatial distance analysis method,the mathematical models for the metallogenic influence field and the metallogenic distance field of point,line and area geological bodies were derived out by using parameter equation and calculus.Based on the metallogenic background analysis,the metallogenic information field models of synsedimentary faults and manganese sedimentary basins were built.The relationship between the metallogenic information fields and the manganese mineralization distribution was also investigated by using the method of metallogenic information field analysis.The instance study indicates that the proposed method of metallogenic information field analysis is valid and useful for extracting the ore-controlling information of synsedimentary faults and manganese sedimentary basins in the study area,with which the extraction results are significant both statistically and geologically.展开更多
Background and Objectives: Search for inexpensive laboratory markers have identified associations between blood counts and lung cancer outcomes. In this study, we evaluated the prognostic value of paraneoplastic leuko...Background and Objectives: Search for inexpensive laboratory markers have identified associations between blood counts and lung cancer outcomes. In this study, we evaluated the prognostic value of paraneoplastic leukocytosis(p-Leukocytosis) and paraneoplastic thrombocytosis(p-Thrombocytosis) in patients with non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC). We also studied their relation to the expression of commonly detected molecular markers. Methods: We conducted a retrospective chart review on 571 consecutive NSCLC patients over a 10 year period. Blood counts were recorded at the time of cancer diagnosis. Kaplan-Meier survival curves were used to compare overall survival(OS) between patients with and without p-Leukocytosis(or) p-Thrombocytosis(p-Leuko/Thrombocytosis). Cox regression was used to determine if leukocytosis/thrombocytosis was a predictor of OS in NSCLC.Results: Patients with p-Leukocytosis and p-Thrombocytosis had a significantly poorer survival compared patients with normal blood counts(P<0.001). In a multivariate survival analysis, both continued to correlate even when adjusted for histology, gender, stage and chemotherapy(P<0.01, 0.03 respectively). Stage I and II NSCLC with p-Leuko/Thrombocytosis did not perform poorly compared to stage I/II NSCLC patients without paraneoplasia. Patients with the combined leukothrombocytosis syndrome did not have worse outcomes compared to those with either paraneoplastic syndrome alone. Conclusions: p-Leuko/Thrombocytosis is an accessible laboratory parameter of prognostic value in NSCLC. Evidence of p-Leuko/Thrombocytosis portends poor survival. The role of various cytokines in tumor pathobiology provides a rationale for identifying cytokine factors responsible for the paraneoplasia and administering anti-cytokine therapies alongside traditional chemotherapy in an attempt to improve survival outcomes in these subset of patients.展开更多
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the most commonprimary malignant brain tumor in adults is associated witha poor prognosis despite aggressive treatment withsurgical tumor debulking, radiation, and chemotherapy.Novel app...Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the most commonprimary malignant brain tumor in adults is associated witha poor prognosis despite aggressive treatment withsurgical tumor debulking, radiation, and chemotherapy.Novel approaches including gene therapy provide newalternatives in the treatment of GBM. Apo-2 ligand(Apo-2L), a novel cytokine, is a member of the展开更多
Background: Unresectable pancreatic cancer haspoor prognosis and no effective treatment. Somatic genetherapy is currently being investigated as a possibletreatment for malignancies. One of the most promisingstrategies...Background: Unresectable pancreatic cancer haspoor prognosis and no effective treatment. Somatic genetherapy is currently being investigated as a possibletreatment for malignancies. One of the most promisingstrategies is the introduction of herpes simplex virus type-1 thymidine kinase (HSV-tk) in the cells, followed bytreatment with the antiviral drug ganciclovir (GCV).展开更多
Objective: Overexpression of the membraneepidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) in humantumor cells predicts for poor prognosis. Hence, weexperimentally investigated the effects of humanEGFR to the malignant phenotyp...Objective: Overexpression of the membraneepidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) in humantumor cells predicts for poor prognosis. Hence, weexperimentally investigated the effects of humanEGFR to the malignant phenotype in humen breastcancer cell line MDA-MB-231 and humannasopharyngeal carcinoma cell line CNE-2. Methods:展开更多
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the mostcommon cancers in the world, especially in East Asia.There is no standardized or effective strategy could beadapted routinely except of some early diagnosedpatients, an...Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the mostcommon cancers in the world, especially in East Asia.There is no standardized or effective strategy could beadapted routinely except of some early diagnosedpatients, and the prognosis is poor. In recent years, genetherapy has become a standard experimental approach fortreating cancers that have escaped conventionaltherapies. One such an approach is to confer the tumorcells with sensitivity to chemical reagents through展开更多
The prognosis for patients with primarymalignant glioma remains poor, in spite of a varietyof different forms of treatments. Broad suppressionof humoral and cell-mediated immunity is found inpatients with malignant gl...The prognosis for patients with primarymalignant glioma remains poor, in spite of a varietyof different forms of treatments. Broad suppressionof humoral and cell-mediated immunity is found inpatients with malignant gliomas. Interleukin-2 (IL-2)production and IL-2 receptor expression are展开更多
Serological methods were used to determine the cause of fulminant hepatitisin 207 patients. They were admitted to the isolation wards of 4 hospitals inShenyang between 1986-1990. The final diagnoses were: hepatitis ty...Serological methods were used to determine the cause of fulminant hepatitisin 207 patients. They were admitted to the isolation wards of 4 hospitals inShenyang between 1986-1990. The final diagnoses were: hepatitis type A 4 cas-es (2.0%), type B 144 cases (69.4% ),superinfections with A and B 3 cases (1.5%), hepatitis non-A non-B (NANB) 51 cases (24.6%), type D 2 cases (1.0%), type E 2 cases (1.0%) and cytomegalovirus (CW) infection 1 case (0.5%). The risk factors were found to be concerned with type D and several typesuper infections (prognosis poor).展开更多
Solid tumors are known to contain poorly vascularized regions,resulting in low pH,severe hypoxia,and nutrient starvation.Tumor hypoxia istypically correlated with poor prognosis.In this regulatory pathway,hypoxia-indu...Solid tumors are known to contain poorly vascularized regions,resulting in low pH,severe hypoxia,and nutrient starvation.Tumor hypoxia istypically correlated with poor prognosis.In this regulatory pathway,hypoxia-inducible factor(HIF)plays an important role in the adaptive response of tumor cells to hypoxia microenviroment.展开更多
文摘Objective INF2 is a member of the formins family.Abnormal expression and regulation of INF2 have been associated with the progression of various tumors,but the expression and role of INF2 in hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)remain unclear.HCC is a highly lethal malignant tumor.Given the limitations of traditional treatments,this study explored the expression level,clinical value and potential mechanism of INF2 in HCC in order to seek new therapeutic targets.Methods In this study,we used public databases to analyze the expression of INF2 in pan-cancer and HCC,as well as the impact of INF2 expression levels on HCC prognosis.Quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction(RT-qPCR),Western blot,and immunohistochemistry were used to detect the expression level of INF2 in liver cancer cells and human HCC tissues.The correlation between INF2 expression and clinical pathological features was analyzed using public databases and clinical data of human HCC samples.Subsequently,the effects of INF2 expression on the biological function and Drp1 phosphorylation of liver cancer cells were elucidated through in vitro and in vivo experiments.Finally,the predictive value and potential mechanism of INF2 in HCC were further analyzed through database and immunohistochemical experiments.Results INF2 is aberrantly high expression in HCC samples and the high expression of INF2 is correlated with overall survival,liver cirrhosis and pathological differentiation of HCC patients.The expression level of INF2 has certain diagnostic value in predicting the prognosis and pathological differentiation of HCC.In vivo and in vitro HCC models,upregulated expression of INF2 triggers the proliferation and migration of the HCC cell,while knockdown of INF2 could counteract this effect.INF2 in liver cancer cells may affect mitochondrial division by inducing Drp1 phosphorylation and mediate immune escape by up-regulating PD-L1 expression,thus promoting tumor progression.Conclusion INF2 is highly expressed in HCC and is associated with poor prognosis.High expression of INF2 may promote HCC progression by inducing Drp1 phosphorylation and up-regulation of PD-L1 expression,and targeting INF2 may be beneficial for HCC patients with high expression of INF2.
文摘This paper demonstrates the channels and methods for location prognosis of concealed ore deposits (bodies) in the deep seated and surrounding districts of productive mines in accordance with their special features. The system frame map is built, from quick exploration in the field to the rapid building of a model indoors. The main research points of location prognosis are also discussed in the paper, which include: 1) integrating the location with the surrounding geological areas, microscopic with macroscopic; 2) analyzing and synthesizing all geological information of different levels, depths and aspects; 3) laying stress on mineralization series; 4) paying attention to the study of the distribution law of ore bodies; 5) introducing the theory of nonlinear dynamics of ore forming processes to ordinary static prognosis; 6) the necessity of the geophysical me thod in recovering information of concealed ore bodies; 7) the combination of all kinds of geology, geophysics, geochemistry and remote sensing methods.
文摘The highest priorities of any civilized country are in providing interests of social safety.The anthropogenic influence on geological environment is becoming greater because of the human activities increase. That’s why anthropogenic-tectonic earthquake problem has become important recently.It appeared as a hypothesis in the 30 s and became much clearer in 60 s.The anthropogenic-tectonic earthquake epiceneters are located not far from the surface and,as a rule。
文摘The Kyzylalmasay gold-silver deposit is located within the Southwest spurs of the Chatkal ridge of the Beltau-Kurama volcanic-plutonic belt.The deposit is related to typical sub-aerial margin-continental structures of tectonic-magmatic activation,in which there is a wide development of volcanogenic Au-Ag deposits.The deposits are conjugate with a basalt-andesite-dacite volcanic fractionation sequence. Ore-forming processes are related to
文摘Background Left ventricular dilatation and a decreased ejection fraction is one of the most serious complications in patients with Takayasu arteritis(TA).We aim to describe the prevalence,clinical features,treatment,and long-term prognosis of TA patients with this complication.
文摘Objective This study analyzed a large single-center sample in China to explain the impact of smoking state at baseline on long-term prognosis of coronary artery disease (CAD) patients who received percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
基金The project supported by National Naural Science Foundation of China(81422052)Special Topic of the Major Subject of National Science and Technology(2012ZX09509-107)Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(13JJ1010)
文摘OBJECTIVE To evaluate the association between DNA(cytosine-5)-methyltransferase 3 alpha(DNMT3A)genetic polymorphisms and the disease prognosis of R882 mutation negative acute myeloid leukemia(AML)patients.METHODS DNMT3A 11 SNPs(rs11695471,rs2289195,rs734693,rs2276598,rs1465825,rs7590760,rs13401241,rs7581217,rs749131,rs41284843 and rs7560488)were genotyped using a MassA RRAY platform or Sanger sequencing method in 317 diagnostic non-FABM3 AML patients without R882 mutation from southern China.AML patients underwent combined chemotherapy with cytarabine and anthracyclines.Overall survival(OS)and Disease-free survival(DFS)as major end points were defined.The prognostic(median OS and DFS)evaluations were performed by Kaplan-Meier curve and Cox′s proportional hazard model.RESULTS We found that the rs2289195 G>A SNP could act as a poor prognostic predictor independently(HR=0.442,P=0.035 for OS;HR=0.431,P=0.031 for DFS),while the rs1465825 T>C SNP and rs7590760 G>C SNP appeared to predict independently poor prognosis for both OS(HR=1.453,P=0.037 for rs1465825;HR=1.584,P=0.063 for rs7590760)and DFS(HR=1.459,P=0.057 for rs1465825;HR=1.965,P=0.017for rs7590760).However,no significant associations between other DNMT3A polymorphisms and prognosis(OS in conjunction with DFS)were observed.CONCLUSION DNMT3A polymorphisms may be potential predictive markers for AML prognosis in R882 mutation negative patients,which might improve prognostic stratification of AML.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation(81960508)。
文摘Objective:There is currently no consensus on whether extra-gastrointestinal stromal tumors(EGISTs)and gastrointestinal stromal tumors(GISTs)are the same type of tumor,and whether the diagnosis and treatment of EGISTs can directly replicate the current diagnostic and treatment standards for GISTs.This study aims to further elucidate the clinical and pathological characteristics,diagnosis,treatment,and prognosis of EGISTs by analyzing the research results of domestic scholars in the field of EGISTs in the past decade.Methods:A review was conducted on original Chinese and English research articles published from 2013 to 2022 focusing on EGISTs.A descriptive approach was used to extract key information from the literature,including patient demographics,tumor location,tumor diameter,mitotic figures,risk stratification,immunohistochemical markers,cell type,and prognostic factors.The data were subjected to statistical analysis.Results:A total of 12 articles containing 780 EGIST patients were included.The male-to female incidence of EGISTs was 0.92꞉1.The most common sites of EGISTs were mesentery(30.96%),peritoneum or retroperitoneum(28.53%),omentum(20.32%),and pelvic cavity(12.52%).52.77%of EGISTs had tumor diameters greater than 10 cm,and the proportions of EGISTs with nuclear fission patterns greater than 5/50 high power field(HPF)and greater than 10/50 HPF were 51.24%and 26.11%,respectively.The proportion of high-risk EGISTs was 79.05%.The positive rates of immune markers CD117,CD34,and DOG-1 in EGISTs were 82.3%,69.0%,and 79.5%,respectively.The proportion of Ki-67>5%was 49.2%,and the proportion of Ki-67>10%was 24.8%.The proportions of EGISTs in spindle cells,epithelial cells,and mixed cells were 74.4%,14.8%,and 13.1%,respectively.The diameter of the tumor,resection method,risk level,Ki-67 index,mitotic counts,presence of rupture/bleeding/necrosis/peripheral tissue invasion/recurrence and metastasis,as well as the use of imatinib treatment after surgery were important factors affecting the prognosis of EGISTs.Conclusion:Current medical research is relatively well cognizant of GISTs with primary sites in the gastrointestinal tract.Compared with GISTs,EGISTs have large tumor diameters,high mitotic counts,a high percentage of high-risk grades,relatively unique molecular expression,and high aggressiveness.EGISTs differ from GISTs in clinicopathological characteristics.Whether EGISTs and GISTs share a common origin remains unclear.If they are distinct tumor entities,separate diagnostic and treatment guidelines for EGISTs should be established.If EGISTs are ultimately confirmed to be a special subtype of GISTs,then directly applying existing GIST-based standards to EGISTs may be inappropriate.A more scientific approach would involve subclassifying EGISTs based on anatomical location and then tailoring treatment strategies accordingly with reference to GIST guidelines.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation,China(81870166).
文摘Objective:Multiple myeloma(MM)is a hematologically malignant clonal plasma cell disease.This study aims to explore the association between immunophenotypes and prognosis in patients with MM,to determine whether the expression of CD45 and CD200 is related to the prognosis of newly diagnosed MM(NDMM)patients,and to evaluate the significance of the combined expression of CD45 and CD200 in NDMM.Methods:A total of 123 NDMM patients admitted to Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University from July 2015 to August 2019 were enrolled.Five key immunophenotypic markers(including CD38,CD138,CD45,CD56,and CD200)were screened through flow cytometry and identified using random forest analysis and univariate Cox regression analysis.Patients were divided into 3 groups:Group A,CD45 and CD200 double-positive;Group B,CD45 or CD200 single-positive;Group C,CD45 and CD200 double-negative.Kaplan-Meier curves were used to analyze overall survival(OS)and progression-free survival(PFS)across groups.Multivariate Cox regression was performed to evaluate prognostic factors,and a nomogram was constructed based on these results.Results:The OS and PFS of single-positive groups for CD38,CD138,CD45,CD56,and CD200 were all shorter than those of their respective single-negative groups(all P<0.05).Significant differences were observed in OS(P<0.001)and PFS(P=0.001)among Groups A,B,and C.Group A had shorter OS and PFS(all P=0.001)compared to the Group B+C(cases from Group B and Group C were combined).CD45 and CD200 double-positive was an independent prognostic factor for NDMM[hazard ratio(HR)=2.178,95%confidence interval(CI)1.048 to 4.529;P=0.037].The nomogram and calibration curves constructed from multivariate Cox regression analysis demonstrated good concordance(concordance index=0.706;95%CI 0.661 to 0.751).Conclusion:NDMM patients with double-positive expression of CD45 and CD200 have significantly shorter OS and PFS.Compared with the use of either marker alone,the combined assessment of CD45 and CD200 may provide better prognostic stratification for MM patients.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation(82172594 and 82373046)the Hunan Graduate Research Innovation Project(CX20230318),China.
文摘Objective:Osteosarcoma is a highly aggressive primary malignant bone tumor commonly seen in children and adolescents,with a poor prognosis.Anchorage-dependent cell death(anoikis)has been proven to be indispensable in tumor metastasis,regulating the migration and adhesion of tumor cells at the primary site.However,as a type of programmed cell death,anoikis is rarely studied in osteosarcoma,especially in the tumor immune microenvironment.This study aims to clarify prognostic value of anoikis and tumor immune microenvironment-related gene in the treatment of osteosarcoma.Methods:Anoikis-related genes(ANRGs)were obtained from GeneCards.Clinical information and ANRGs expression profiles of osteosarcoma patients were sourced from the therapeutically applicable research to generate effective therapies and Gene Expression Omnibus(GEO)databases.ANRGs highly associated with tumor immune microenvironment were identified by the estimate package and the weighted gene coexpression network analysis(WGCNA)algorithm.Machine learning algorithms were performed to construct long-term survival predictive strategy,each sample was divided into high-risk and low-risk subgroups,which was further verified in the GEO cohort.Finally,based on single-cell RNA-seq from the GEO database,analysis was done on the function of signature genes in the osteosarcoma tumor microenvironment.Results:A total of 51 hub ANRGs closely associated with the tumor microenvironment were identified,from which 3 genes(MERTK,BNIP3,S100A8)were selected to construct the prognostic model.Significant differences in immune cell activation and immune-related signaling pathways were observed between the high-risk and low-risk groups based on tumor microenvironment analysis(all P<0.05).Additionally,characteristic genes within the osteosarcoma microenvironment were identified in regulation of intercellular crosstalk through the GAS6-MERTK signaling pathway.Conclusion:The prognostic model based on ANRGs and tumor microenvironment demonstrate good predictive power and provide more personalized treatment options for patients with osteosarcoma.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(8197103463).
文摘Objective:Albumin-globulin ratio(AGR),prognostic nutritional index(PNI),and platelet to-lymphocyte ratio(PLR)have been validated as prognostic factors for gastric cancer(GC).However,significant gender differences exist in albumin levels and inflammatory cell counts,and further research is required to understand how these differences influence GC prognosis.This study aims to investigate the prognostic impact of nutritional and inflammatory indicators on GC patients undergoing radical surgery,as well as the influence of gender on these indicators’prognostic value.Methods:The study included 596 patients with advanced GC hospitalized in the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery,General Surgery,Xiangya Hospital of Central South University from January 2012 to December 2016.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)analysis was performed to determine cutoff values for nutritional and inflammatory factors.Univariate analysis was used to identify factors significantly affecting survival in GC patients,while multivariate and Kaplan-Meier analyses determined independent prognostic factors for GC.Results:Multivariate analysis revealed that postsurgical tumor node metastasis(pTNM)stage[stage II:hazard ratio(HR)=3.284,P=0.012;stage III:HR:8.062,P<0.001],low preoperative AGR(HR=1.499,P=0.012),and postoperative PNI(HR=1.503,P=0.008)were risk factors for overall survival in male patients after radical GC surgery.For female patients,pN2-3(HR=3.185,P<0.001),total gastrectomy(HR=2.286,P=0.004),low preoperative PLR(HR=1.702,P=0.027),and postoperative PNI(HR=1.943,P=0.011)were identified as risk factors for overall survival.Conclusion:Postoperative PNI is an independent risk factor for all advanced GC patients.Preoperative PLR is an independent prognostic factor only for female patients,while preoperative AGR is an independent prognostic factor only for male patients.Further research is warranted to investigate the gender-specific differences in GC prognosis.
基金Project(2006BAB01B07) supported by the National Science and Technology Pillar Program during the 11th Five-Year Plan Period of China
文摘Focusing on the issue to deal with inadequate extraction of metallogenic information especially geological information,a new method of extracting metallogenic information based on field model,i.e.the field analysis method of metallogenic information,was proposed.In addition,a case study by using the method of the extraction of metallogenic information from the west Guangxi and southeast Yunnan district as an example was performed.The representation method for the field models of metallogenic information,including the metallogenic influence field model and the metallogenic distance field model,was discussed by introducing the concept of the field theory,based on the characteristic analysis of the distance gradualness and the influence superposition of metallogenic information.According to the field theory superposition principle and the spatial distance analysis method,the mathematical models for the metallogenic influence field and the metallogenic distance field of point,line and area geological bodies were derived out by using parameter equation and calculus.Based on the metallogenic background analysis,the metallogenic information field models of synsedimentary faults and manganese sedimentary basins were built.The relationship between the metallogenic information fields and the manganese mineralization distribution was also investigated by using the method of metallogenic information field analysis.The instance study indicates that the proposed method of metallogenic information field analysis is valid and useful for extracting the ore-controlling information of synsedimentary faults and manganese sedimentary basins in the study area,with which the extraction results are significant both statistically and geologically.
文摘Background and Objectives: Search for inexpensive laboratory markers have identified associations between blood counts and lung cancer outcomes. In this study, we evaluated the prognostic value of paraneoplastic leukocytosis(p-Leukocytosis) and paraneoplastic thrombocytosis(p-Thrombocytosis) in patients with non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC). We also studied their relation to the expression of commonly detected molecular markers. Methods: We conducted a retrospective chart review on 571 consecutive NSCLC patients over a 10 year period. Blood counts were recorded at the time of cancer diagnosis. Kaplan-Meier survival curves were used to compare overall survival(OS) between patients with and without p-Leukocytosis(or) p-Thrombocytosis(p-Leuko/Thrombocytosis). Cox regression was used to determine if leukocytosis/thrombocytosis was a predictor of OS in NSCLC.Results: Patients with p-Leukocytosis and p-Thrombocytosis had a significantly poorer survival compared patients with normal blood counts(P<0.001). In a multivariate survival analysis, both continued to correlate even when adjusted for histology, gender, stage and chemotherapy(P<0.01, 0.03 respectively). Stage I and II NSCLC with p-Leuko/Thrombocytosis did not perform poorly compared to stage I/II NSCLC patients without paraneoplasia. Patients with the combined leukothrombocytosis syndrome did not have worse outcomes compared to those with either paraneoplastic syndrome alone. Conclusions: p-Leuko/Thrombocytosis is an accessible laboratory parameter of prognostic value in NSCLC. Evidence of p-Leuko/Thrombocytosis portends poor survival. The role of various cytokines in tumor pathobiology provides a rationale for identifying cytokine factors responsible for the paraneoplasia and administering anti-cytokine therapies alongside traditional chemotherapy in an attempt to improve survival outcomes in these subset of patients.
文摘Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the most commonprimary malignant brain tumor in adults is associated witha poor prognosis despite aggressive treatment withsurgical tumor debulking, radiation, and chemotherapy.Novel approaches including gene therapy provide newalternatives in the treatment of GBM. Apo-2 ligand(Apo-2L), a novel cytokine, is a member of the
文摘Background: Unresectable pancreatic cancer haspoor prognosis and no effective treatment. Somatic genetherapy is currently being investigated as a possibletreatment for malignancies. One of the most promisingstrategies is the introduction of herpes simplex virus type-1 thymidine kinase (HSV-tk) in the cells, followed bytreatment with the antiviral drug ganciclovir (GCV).
文摘Objective: Overexpression of the membraneepidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) in humantumor cells predicts for poor prognosis. Hence, weexperimentally investigated the effects of humanEGFR to the malignant phenotype in humen breastcancer cell line MDA-MB-231 and humannasopharyngeal carcinoma cell line CNE-2. Methods:
文摘Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the mostcommon cancers in the world, especially in East Asia.There is no standardized or effective strategy could beadapted routinely except of some early diagnosedpatients, and the prognosis is poor. In recent years, genetherapy has become a standard experimental approach fortreating cancers that have escaped conventionaltherapies. One such an approach is to confer the tumorcells with sensitivity to chemical reagents through
文摘The prognosis for patients with primarymalignant glioma remains poor, in spite of a varietyof different forms of treatments. Broad suppressionof humoral and cell-mediated immunity is found inpatients with malignant gliomas. Interleukin-2 (IL-2)production and IL-2 receptor expression are
文摘Serological methods were used to determine the cause of fulminant hepatitisin 207 patients. They were admitted to the isolation wards of 4 hospitals inShenyang between 1986-1990. The final diagnoses were: hepatitis type A 4 cas-es (2.0%), type B 144 cases (69.4% ),superinfections with A and B 3 cases (1.5%), hepatitis non-A non-B (NANB) 51 cases (24.6%), type D 2 cases (1.0%), type E 2 cases (1.0%) and cytomegalovirus (CW) infection 1 case (0.5%). The risk factors were found to be concerned with type D and several typesuper infections (prognosis poor).
文摘Solid tumors are known to contain poorly vascularized regions,resulting in low pH,severe hypoxia,and nutrient starvation.Tumor hypoxia istypically correlated with poor prognosis.In this regulatory pathway,hypoxia-inducible factor(HIF)plays an important role in the adaptive response of tumor cells to hypoxia microenviroment.
