With the surged prevalence of myopia, the pathogenic mechanism underlying myopia has attracted attention. At present, it is generally believed in the flied that the reduced blood perfusion in the choroid is crucial for myopigenesis. Then, in the process of myopigenesis, how are the blurred visual signals transmitted to the choroidal blood vessels through the retina and retinal pigment epithelium, leading to the reduced choroidal blood perfusion. The cellular and molecular mechanisms underpinning this process remain elusive. In recent years, the theory of scleral hypoxia has attracted much attention. Popular signaling molecules in current research include dopamine, epidermal growth factor, retinoic acid, cholinergic molecules and adenosine, etc. These factors are likely to participate in signal transduction in retina and RPE, thus causing changes in choroidal blood flow and affecting the occurrence and development of myopia. Therefore, these signaling factors and their downstream pathways may provide new ideas for the prevention and control of myopia targets.
Objective To summarize the progress in related basic research of molecular targeted therapy in pancreatic cancer. Method The relevant literatures on oncogenes, epigenome, tumour microenvironment and immunotherapy in recent years at home and abroad were reviewed. ResultsIn basic research, molecularly targeted drugs had shown some efficacy in the treatment of progression of pancreatic cancer, however, in clinical trials, more satisfactory results were not achieved. Conclusion Molecularly targeted therapies for pancreatic cancer are still at a preliminary stage of exploration, and basic research has not yet been effectively translated clinically, which requires further exploration efforts in subsequent studies to provide a more solid and reliable basis for precise treatment of pancreatic cancer and achieve better clinical benefits.
ObjectiveTo compare the current status of clinical studies regarding lung cancer between China and the United States in 2019, and to indicate the weakness, trend and future development direction of clinical studies drug treatment in China.MethodsThe data of lung cancer clinical studies from January 1st to November 30th, 2019 in China and the United States were retrieved and analyzed through Informa pharmaprojects database.ResultsThe United States was superior on the number of projects (128 vs. 156) and research institutions (743 vs. 2 250). Compared with the United State, there were more phase Ⅲ confirmatory researches (19.5% vs. 10.3%), bioequivalent drug researches (3.1% vs. 0%), and researches initiated by academic institutions (39.8% vs. 28.1%) in China. The United States exhibited advantages in phaseⅠ andⅠ/Ⅱstudies (25.8% vs. 60.3%), immunodrugs (49.2% vs. 60.3%), primary tested drug ratio (61.7% vs. 93.6%), targets abundance (32.9% vs. 69.6%), and chimeric antigen receptor-T (CAR-T, 0.7% vs. 7.1%).ConclusionCompared with the United States, China should pay more attention to innovative drug investigations in early phase of clinical studies, especially novel immune agents, vaccines, and CAR-T.
ObjectiveTo summarize the therapeutic targets of pancreatic cancer (PC). MethodsThe related literatures about the therapeutic targets of PC were reviewed. ResultsPC was one of the most challenging tumor in worldwide, and was characterized as a highly aggressive disease with poor overall prognosis and a high mortality rate. The hallmark of PC was its poor response to radio-and chemo-therapy. Current chemotherapeutic regimens could not provide substantial survival benefit with a clear increase in overall survival. Recently, several new approaches which could significantly improve the clinical outcome of PC had been described, involving signal-transduction pathways, immune response, stroma reaction, and epigenetic changes. ConclusionsMany therapeutic targets are involved in the treatment of PC. As current therapies failed to significantly improve the progression and the survival of PC, new therapeutic approaches and clinical studies are strongly required.
The therapeutic efficacy of Danshen and Jiangxiang in the treatment of ischemic stroke (IS) is relatively significant. Studying the mechanism of action of Danshen and Jiangxiang in the treatment of IS can effectively identify candidate traditional Chinese medicines (TCM) with efficacy. However, it is challenging to analyze the effector substances and explain the mechanism of action of Danshen-Jiangxiang from a systematic perspective using traditional pharmacological approaches. In this study, a systematic study was conducted based on the drug-target-symptom-disease association network using complex network theory. On the basis of the association information about Danshen, Jiangxiang and IS, the protein-protein interaction (PPI) network and the “drug pair-pharmacodynamic ingredient-target-IS” network were constructed. The different topological features of the networks were analyzed to identify the core pharmacodynamic ingredients including formononetin in Jiangxiang, cryptotanshinone and tanshinone IIA in Danshen as well as core target proteins such as prostaglandin G/H synthase 2, retinoic acid receptor RXR-alpha, sodium channel protein type 5 subunit alpha, prostaglandin G/H synthase 1 and beta-2 adrenergic receptor. Further, a method for screening IS candidates based on TCM symptoms was proposed to identify key TCM symptoms and syndromes using the “drug pair-TCM symptom-syndrome-IS” network. The results showed that three TCMs, namely Puhuang, Sanleng and Zelan, might be potential therapeutic candidates for IS, which provided a theoretical reference for the development of drugs for the treatment of IS.
Objective To systematically review the efficacy and safety of tyrosine kinase inhibitors combined with chemotherapy versus chemotherapy in advanced non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC). Methods An electronically search was conducted in The Cochrane Library, PubMed and EMbase databases from inception to December 2016 to collect randomized controlled trials (RCTs) about tyrosine kinase inhibitors combined with chemotherapy versus chemotherapy for NSCLC. Two reviewers independently screened literature, extracted data and assessed the risk of bias of included studies. Then meta-analysis was performed by using RevMan 5.3 software. Results A total of 12 RCTs involving 6 559 patients were finally included. The results of meta-analysis showed that: The median progression free survival (PFS) (HR=0.86, 95%CI 0.81 to 0.91, P<0.001) and objective response rate (ORR) (HR=1.43, 95%CI 1.20 to 1.70,P<0.001) of tyrosine kinase inhibitors combined with chemotherapy were significantly longer than those of the chemotherapy group. There were no significant differences between two groups in incidence of median overrall survival (OS) (HR=0.91, 95%CI 0.82 to 1.00,P=0.06), fatigue (RR=1.03, 95%CI 0.97 to 1.11, P=0.33), dyspnea (RR=1.01, 95%CI 0.91 to 1.13, P=0.82) and cough (RR=1.01, 95%CI 0.89 to 1.15, P=0.91). However, the incidence of neutrocytopenia (RR=1.16, 95%CI 1.05 to 1.28, P=0.003), thrombocytopenia (RR=1.46, 95%CI 1.23 to 1.73, P<0.001), diarrhea and hypertension (RR=2.91, 95%CI 2.28 to 3.71,P<0.001) of tyrosine kinase inhibitors combined with chemotherapy group were significantly higher than those of the chemotherapy group. The tyrosine kinase inhibitors combined with chemotherapy group had lower rate of anemia (RR=0.86, 95%CI 0.75 to 0.98,P=0.03). Conclusion Compared with chemotherapy alone, tyrosine kinase inhibitors combined with chemotherapy can improve the median PFS and ORR while it can be used as a treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer patients. Due to the limited quality and quantity of the included studies, more high quality studies are needed to verify above conclusion.
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common clinical emergency of the abdomen with increasing incidence and lack of effective treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine, as a treasure of the Chinese people, has been used in the treatment of AP for decades with favorable therapeutic effects. Currently, clinical trials and experimental studies have shown that traditional Chinese medicine has the effects of inhibiting pancreatic enzyme activity, anti-inflammation, promoting gastrointestinal dynamics, as well as delaying the progress of AP, improving clinical symptoms, reducing related complications, and reducing the mortality rate. Therefore, traditional Chinese medicine has considerable clinic value in treating AP. Based on the related research progress and clinical practice of our team, the authors summarized the targets and mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine in treating AP.
The human gut microbiota regulates many host pathophysiological processes including metabolic, inflammatory, immune and cellular responses. In recent years, the incidence and mortality of lung cancer have increased rapidly, which is one of the biggest challenges in the field of cancer treatment today, especially in non-small cell lung cancer. Animal models and clinical studies have found that the gut microbiota of non-small cell lung cancer patients is significantly changed compared with the healthy people. The gut microbiota and metabolites can not only play a pro-cancer or tumor suppressor role by regulating immune, inflammatory responses and so on, but also be related with radiotherapy and chemotherapy of non-small cell lung cancer and the resistance of immunotherapy. Therefore, gut microbiota and related metabolites can be both potential markers for early diagnosis and prognosis in patients with non-small cell lung cancer and novel therapeutic targets for targeted drugs. This study will review the latest research progress of effect of gut microbiota on non-small cell lung cancer, and provide a new diagnosis and treatment ideas for non-small cell lung cancer.
摘要:目的:探讨联合应用激光汽化减压(percutaneous laser disc discompression,PLDD)、射频热凝靶点消融、臭氧注射治疗腰椎间盘突出症的的个体化选择。方法: 自2006年6月,在CT引导下选择性联合应用PLDD、射频和臭氧治疗腰椎间盘突出症患者267例,突出椎间盘的特点个体化选择穿刺路径和治疗方法;其中PLDD联合臭氧治疗92例(A组),射频联合臭氧治疗67例(B组),PLDD、射频和臭氧三者联合治疗108例(C组)。结果:所有患者均顺利完成手术,于术后1周、1个月,3个月及6个月随访记录VAS评分和Macanab优良率。三组患者VAS评分经方差分析,手术前、后有显著性差异(Plt;0.05),术后1周至6个月的VAS评分统计无显著性差异(Pgt;0.05);术后三组间VAS评分、Macanab优良率比较无显著性差异(Pgt;0.05)。结论: 选择性联合应用微创技术进行个体化的立体治疗,具有扩大微创手术适应症、提高手术疗效的优势,值得推广和利用。Abstract: Objective: To investigate the selectivity and individualization of using percutaneous laser disc discompression(PLDD) and ozone injection combined with radiofrequency thermocoagulation and target ablation curing lumbar intervertebral disc protrusion. Methods: From June 2006, 267 lumbar disc herniation cases were operated that guided by CT, the characteristic of the liable disc was confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging and CT before the procedure. 92 cases (A group) were treated by PLDD combined with ozone injection,67 case were treated by radiofrequency thermocoagulation and target ablation combined with ozone injection, 108 cases were treated by PLDD and ozone injection combined with radiofrequency thermocoagulation and target ablation. Results: All case been successfully operated, the theraptic effect was evaluated by comparing the value of VAS and excellent and good rate of therapy at preoperation and at 1 week, 1month,3 months, 6 months after operation. The value of VAS in three groups at postoperation were remarkably lower than preoperation (Plt;0.05). The excellent and good rate of therapy at 6 months was respectively 94.5％ in group A,94.0％ in group B and 95.4％ in group C,no significant difference was observed between the three groups(Pgt;0.05).Conclusion: The selectivity and individualization of using PLDD and ozone injection combined with radiofrequency thermocoagulation and target ablation curing lumbar intervertebral disc protrusion can enlarge the indication and improve the clinical curative effect, it should be spreaded in clinic.