Cyclooxygenase-2 and epithelial growth factor receptor up-regulation during progression of Barrett's esophagus to adenocarcinoma

AIM： To investigate the expression of cyclooxygenase-2 （COX-2） and epithelial growth factor receptor （EGFR） throughout the progression of Barrett＇s esophagus （BE）. METHODS： COX-2 and EGFR protein expressions were detected by using immunohistochemical method. A detailed cytomorphological changes were determined. Areas of COX-2 and EGFR expression were quantified by using computer Imaging System. RESULTS： The expressions of both COX-2 and EGFR increased along with the progression from BE to esophagus adenocarcinoma （EAC）. A positive correlation was found between COX-2 expression and EGFR expression. CONCLUSION： COX-2 and EGFR may be cooperative in the stepwise progression from BE to EAC, thereby leading to carcinogenesis.

Oxidative stress affects retinal pigment epithelial cell survival through epidermal growth factor receptor/AKT signaling pathway

AIM：To investigate the cross-talk between oxidative stress and the epidermal growth factor receptor（EGFR）/AKT signaling pathway in retinal pigment epithelial（ RPE） cells.METHODS：Human RPE cell lines（ARPE-19 cell） were treated with different doses of epidermal growth factor（EGF） and hydrogen peroxide（H2O2）.Cell viability was determined by a methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium assay.Cell proliferation was examined by a bromodeoxyuridine（Brd U） incorporation assay.EGFR/AKT signaling was detected by Western blot.EGFR localization was also detected by immunofluorescence.In addition,EGFR/AKT signaling was intervened upon by EGFR inhibitor（erlotinib）,PI3 K inhibitor（A66） and AKT inhibitor（MK-2206）,respectively.H2O2-induced oxidative stress was blocked by antioxidant N-acetylcysteine（NAC）.RESULTS：EGF treatment increased ARPE-19 cell viabili ty and proliferation through inducing phosphorylation of EGFR and AKT.H2O2 inhibited ARPE-19 cell viability and proliferation and also suppressed EGF-stimulated increase of RPE cell viability and proliferation by affecting the EGFR/AKT signaling pathway.EGFR inhibitor erlotinib blocked EGF-induced phosphorylation of EGFR and AKT,while A66 and MK-2206 only blocked EGF-induced phosphorylation of AKT.EGF-induced phosphorylation andendocytosis of EGFR were also affected by H2O2 treatment.In addition,antioxidant NAC attenuated H2O2-induced inhibition of ARPE-19 cell viability through all eviating reduction of EGFR,and phosphorylated and total AKT proteins.CONCLUSION：Oxidative stress affects RPE cell viability and proliferation through interfering with the EGFR/AKT signaling pathway.The EGFR/AKT signaling pathway may be an important target in oxidative stress-induced RPE cell dysfunction.

EXPRESSION AND SIGNIFICANCE OF BASIC FIBROBLAST GWOWTH FACTOR AND FIBROBLAST GROWTH FACTOR RECEPTOR-1 IN OVARIAN EPITHELIAL NEOPLASM

Objective To study the relevance of expression of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF), fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (FGFR 1) and carcinogenesis and progression of ovarian epithelial neoplasm. Methods Ten cases of normal ovarian tissues and 75 cases of ovarian epithelial neoplasm tissues were detected by immunohistochemical methods: S P for bFGF, FGFR 1,double immunohistochemistry Lab SA for Ki 67 antigen and bFGF. Results The expression level of bFGF, FGFR 1in ovarian epithelium and ovarian epithelial neoplasm showed a step wise increase in the following order:normal <benign <borderline <malignant; The expression level and intensity of bFGF and FGFR 1 were increased with the decrease of differentiation degree and increase of clinical stage in ovarian carcinoma; There was no statistical difference between the expression of bFGF, FGFR 1 in serous cystadenocarcinoma and that of mucinous cystadenocarcinoma; The expression of bFGF was correlated with that of FGFR 1 in neoplastic tissues; There were positive expression rates of bFGF and Ki 67 antigen in ovarian epithelial neoplasm. Conclusion As an important proliferative factor, bFGF plays an important role in carcinogenisis and progression of ovarian epithelial neoplasm.

Relationship between molecular changes in epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR)and anaplastic lymphoma kinase(ALK)mutations in lung adenocarcinoma

Objective This study aimed to analyze the relationship between the mutations in epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR)and anaplastic lymphoma kinase(ALK)and their impact on the prognosis and treatment of lung adenocarcinoma.Methods A total of 158 cases of lung adenocarcinoma reported between January 2007 and January 2014 were retrospectively analyzed.These tumors were resected using radical pneumonectomy and underwent pathology-based diagnosis at our institution(Inner Mongolia People’s Hospital,Hohhot,China).The tissue sections were evaluated using the updated World Health Organization classification of lung adenocarcinomas(2015 version),with each histological component recorded in 5%increments.The histological subtypes were classified,and any surviving cases were followed up.The reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR)and direct DNA sequencing were used to evaluate mutations in exons 18,19,20,and 21 in the EGFR gene,and the echinoderm microtubule-associated protein-like 4 gene-ALK variant(EML4-ALK)fusions were detected using sequencing.Results Our cohort included 25 patients with pre-invasive adenocarcinoma,13 patients with lepidic,66 patients with acinar,13 patients with papillary,and 25 patients with solid infiltrative adenocarcinoma with the remaining cases presenting with a variety of pathological subtypes.The prognosis of each histological subtype was different with the 5-year disease-free survival and 5-year overall survival(OS)of pre-invasion adenocarcinoma at 100%;the 5-year OS of lepidic,acinar,and papillary adenocarcinoma patients was only 84.6%,72.7%,and 76.9%,respectively.The 5-year OS of solid and mucinous adenocarcinomas were 32.0%and 36.4%,respectively.EGFR mutation was detected in 69 cases with a mutation rate of 43.7%and majority of these mutations were found in exons 19(50.6%)and 21(37.9%),with women and non-smokers shown to experience a higher mutation rate(P<0.05).However,histological subtype analysis showed that EGFR mutations were primarily found in adenocarcinomas.Most of these mutations were found in lepidic(53.8%)or acinar adenocarcinomas(50.0%),whereas these mutations were rare in both solid(28.0%)and mucinous adenocarcinoma(27.2%).The fusion mutation rate in the EML4-ALK gene was 5.69%,and was most common in young,nonsmoking patients(P<0.05).Conclusion The prognosis of patients in each lung adenocarcinoma subtype is different,and these outcomes are likely related to mutations in the EGFR and EML4-ALK genes.EGFR mutation rates are higher in lepidic and acinar adenocarcinomas,whereas EML4-ALK gene fusion mutations are more common in solid and mucinous adenocarcinoma.EGFR mutations are more common in female and non-smoking patients,whereas EML4-ALK fusions are more common in young,non-smoking patients.

Epidermal growth factor receptor mutation analysis in cytological specimens and responsiveness to gefitinib in advanced non-small cell lung cancer patients

Background： Epidermal growth factor receptor（EGFR） mutation is the key predictor of EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors（TKIs） efficacy in non-small cell lung cancer（NSCLC）. We conducted this study to verify the feasibility of EGFR mutation analysis in cytological specimens and investigate the responsiveness to gefitinib treatment in patients carrying EGFR mutations.Methods： A total of 210 cytological specimens were collected for EGFR mutation detection by both direct sequencing and amplification refractory mutation system（ARMS）. We analyzed EGFR mutation status by both methods and evaluated the responsiveness to gefitinib treatment in patients harboring EGFR mutations by overall response rate（ORR）, disease control rate（DCR） and progression free survival（PFS）.Results： Of all patients, EGFR mutation rate was 28.6%（60/210） by direct sequencing and 45.2%（95/210） by ARMS（P〈0.001） respectively. Among the EGFR wild type patients tested by direct sequencing, 26.7% of them were positive by ARMS. For the 72 EGFR mutation positive patients treated with gefitinib, the ORR, DCR and median PFS were 69.4%, 90.2% and 9.3 months respectively. The patients whose EGFR mutation status was negative by direct sequencing but positive by ARMS had lower ORR（48.0% vs. 80.9%, P=0.004） and shorter median PFS（7.4 vs. 10.5 months, P=0.009） as compared with that of EGFR mutation positive patients by both detection methods. Conclusions： Our study verified the feasibility of EGFR analysis in cytological specimens in advanced NSCLC. ARMS is more sensitive than direct sequencing in EGFR mutation detection. EGFR Mutation status tested on cytological samples is applicable for predicting the response to gefitinib. Abundance of EGFR mutations might have an influence on TKIs efficacy.

Epidermal growth factor receptor-targeted immune magnetic liposomes capture circulating colorectal tumor cells efficiently

AIM To compare the capacity of newly developed epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR)-targeted immune magnetic liposomes(EILs) vs epithelial cell adhesion molecule(Ep CAM) immunomagnetic beads to capture colorectal circulating tumor cells(CTCs).METHODS EILs were prepared using a two-step method, and the magnetic and surface characteristics were confirmed. The efficiency of capturing colorectal CTCs as well as the specificity were compared between EILs and Ep CAM magnetic beads. RESULTS The obtained EILs had a lipid nanoparticle structure similar to cell membrane. Improved binding with cancer cells was seen in EILs compared with the method of coupling nano/microspheres with antibody. The binding increased as the contact time extended. Compared with Ep CAM immunomagnetic beads, EILs captured more CTCs in peripheral blood from colorectal cancer patients. The captured cells showed consistency with clinical diagnosis and pathology. Mutation analysis showed same results between captured CTCs and cancer tissues. CONCLUSION EGFR antibody-coated magnetic liposomes show high efficiency and specificity in capturing colorectal CTCs.

Inhibition of epidermal growth factor receptor signaling protects human malignant glioma cells from hypoxia - induced cell death

Epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR)signaling has become an importanttarget for drug development becauseEGFR signaling enhances tumor cell proliferation,migration,and invasion and inhibits apoptosis.However,theresults of clinical trials using EGFR inhibitors in patients with solid tumors have been disappointing.Here,wereport a protective effect of the EGFR inhibitors AG1478 and PD153035 against cell death induced by acute hy-poxia,which contrasts with their proapoptotic effects under normoxia.Under hypoxic conditions,both agents re-

Effects of (-)-Epigallocatechin gallate on some protein factors involved in the epidermal growth factor receptor signaling pathway

（-）-Epigallocatechin gallate （EGCG）, a major polyphenolic constituent of green tea, can inhibit activity of specific receptor tyrosine kinases （RTKs） and related downstream signal transduction pathways, resulting in the control of unwanted cell proliferation. The epidermal growth factor receptor （EGFR） signaling pathway is one of the most important pathways that regulates growth, survival,proliferation and differentiation in mammalian cells. This review addresses the effects of EGCG on some protein factors involved in the EGFR signaling pathway in a direct or indirect manner. Based on our understanding of the interaction between EGCG and these factors, and based on their structures, EGCG could be used as a lead compound for designing and synthesizing novel drugs with significant biological activity.

Plasma fibrinogen levels are associated with epidermal growth factor receptor gene mutation in Chinese patients with non-small cell lung cancer

Objective： The plasma fibrinogen levels had not only been used as an independent prognostic parameter for the patients with non-small cell lung cancer （NSCLC）, but also as a promising biomarker for evaluating the efficacy of chemotherapy. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between the plasma fibrinogen levels and epidermal growth factor receptor （EGFR） gene mutation and clinical-pathological characteristics of Chinese patients with NSCLC. Methods： In this retrospective study, NSCLC specimens collected from 352 patients between November 2009 and November 2011 were selected to detect EGFR gene mutation with real-time polymerase chain reaction （RT-PCR）. In these specimens, 308 ones were also detected EGFR gene copy number with fluorescence in situ hybridization （FISH）. Coagulation makers were examined prior to the operations. The association between the plasma fibrinogen levels and EGFR gene mutation and clinical-pathological characteristics were analyzed using SPSS 16.0 software. Results： The median pre-operation plasma fibrinogen level was 3.55 g/L （109/352） patients with higher plasma fibrinogen level （〉 4.0 g/L）. The lower plasma fibrinogen levels correlated significantly with EGFR gene mutations （P 〈 0.001）, the similar result was seen in platelet counts （P = 0.026）. A linear correlation was found between the plasma fibrinogen levels and the platelet counts in NSCLC patients （R^2 = 0.209, P 〈 0.001）. Pre-peration plasma fibrinogen levels correlated with gender （P 〈 0.001）, smoking status （P 〈 0.001 ）, and histology （P 〈 0.001 ）. There were significant link between the above clinical-pathological characteristics and EGFR gene mutations. In addition, EGFR gene mutation was correlated with FISH-positive status （P 〈 0.001）. Moreover, both plasma fibrinogen level （P = 0.024） and the EGFR gene copy number （P = 0.040） had significant relationships with the pathological TNM stage. Conclusion： This study showed that a significant relevance between plasma fibrinogen levels and EGFR gene mutations. The plasma fibrinogen level might be as a clinical decision parameter for evaluating the efficacy of anti-EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors （TKIs） in NSCLC. The patients of NSCLC had higher indicate have poor benefits from anti-EFGR TKIs. In addition, pre-operation plasma fibrinogen level could be used as an indepedent prognostic biomarker for the patients with NSCLC.

Epidermal growth factor receptor:a key manipulator in molecular pathways of malignant glioma

The epidermal growth factor receptor （EGFR） is a member of the ErbB/EGFR family, including EGFR/Herl, ErbB2/Her2, ErbB-3/Her3, and ErbB-4/Her4. EGFR exerts its effects through the receptor tyrosine kinase phosphorylation and activation of important downstream signaling pathways in normal and neoplastic cells, mainly the Ras GTPase/MAP kinase （MAPK）, STAT3, and phosphatidylinositide 3 kinase-AKT pathways. EGFR deregulation is common in malignant glioma, especially primary glioblastoma, and exists in three forms： gene overexpression （amplification）, autocrine effects of EGFR activation, and activating receptor mutation （EGFRvlII）. However, some EGFR abnormalities have also been found in low-grade gliomas, including the nuclear localization of EGFR, expression in the microfoci of anaplastic transformation, and association with neovascularization in the mesenchyma of the glioma, which suggests that some unknown EGFR-related mechanisms are possibly responsible for its central role in the initiation and progression of malignant glioma. Uncovering these mechanisms will have potential value in the development of radio- therapy, chemotherapy, and EGFR-targeted therapy for glioma.

Activation of epidermal growth factor receptor mediates myocardial ischemia/reperfusion arrhythmias in anaesthetized rats

Objectives Epidermal growth factor receptor （EGFR）is a receptor protein tyrosine kinase and plays a critical role in the development and function of the heart.Previous studies have demonstrated that EGFR is involved in regulating electrical excitability of the heart.The present study was designed to investigate whether EGFR activation would mediate myocardial arrhythmias induced by ischemia/reperfu- sion in anaesthetized rats.Methods and results Myocardial ischemia/reperfusion arrhythmias were induced by 10 min ligation of the left anterior descending coronary artery,followed by a 30 min reperfusion in anaesthetized rats.Incidence and severity of cardiac arrhythmias were significantly reduced by pretreatment with the EGFR kinase inhibitor AG556.Phosphorylation level of myocardial EGFR was increased during ischemia and at early reperfusion.Intramyocardial transfection of EGFR siRNA reduced EGFR mRNA and protein,and decreased the incidence of ventricular fibrillation induced by reperfusion.Interestingly,tyrosine phosphorylation levels of cardiac Na+ channel(INa) and L-type Ca2+ channel(ICa.l) were significantly increased at corresponding time points to the alteration of phosphorylated EGFR level during reperfusion.AG556 pretreatment countered the increased tyrosine phosphorylation level of Na+ and L-type Ca2+ channels induced by reperfusion.No significant alteration was observed in tyrosine phosphorylation levels of cardiac Kv4.2 and Kir2.1 channels during the cardiac ischemia/reperfusion. Conclusions These results demonstrate for the first time that EGFR plays an important role in the genesis of myocardial ischemia/reperfusion arrhythmias,which is likely mediated at least in part by enhancing tyrosine phosphorylation of cardiac Na+ and L-type Ca2+ channels.

非小细胞肺癌EGFR基因少见突变P733L对第1代和第3代EGFR-TKI敏感性的研究

目的:探讨表皮生长因子受体(EGFR)基因少见突变P733L对第1代和第3代EGFR酪氨酸激酶抑制剂(EGFR-TKI)的敏感性。方法:通过四唑盐比色法和平板克隆实验分析EGFR L858R和P733L肺癌细胞对第1代和第3代EGFR-TKI的敏感性;通过Transwell实验分析第1代和第3代EGFR-TKI对EGFR L858R和P733L肺癌细胞迁移的抑制作用;通过检测凋亡蛋白分析第1代和第3代EGFR-TKI促进EGFR L858R和P733L肺癌细胞凋亡的作用。结果:第1代和第3代EGFR-TKI对EGFR L858R和P733L细胞的增殖、克隆形成和细胞迁移都有抑制作用。与EGFR野生型肺癌细胞相比,第1代和第3代EGFR-TKI处理后,EGFR L858R和P733L细胞的EGFR激酶活性受到抑制,细胞凋亡明显增加。结论:EGFR P733L突变细胞对第1代和第3代EGFR-TKI的敏感性与EGFR L858R突变细胞的敏感性相似,本研究为EGFR基因少见突变从EGFR-TKI治疗中获益提供了实验证据。

稳定过表达犬EGFR蛋白的MDCK细胞的建立及其对凋亡和细胞周期的影响

表皮生长因子受体(EGFR)在许多实体肿瘤中过度表达,建立稳定过表达犬EGFR蛋白的MDCK细胞株,有利于为研究犬或人类肿瘤疾病提供良好的细胞模型和研究基础。首先制备目的片段以构建EGFR基因过表达载体,与慢病毒包装载体共同转染至293T细胞中,48 h后提取上清液经纯化获得EGFR基因过表达慢病毒液。将其转染至MDCK细胞中,经嘌呤霉素筛选和单细胞克隆后观察感染效率,RT-qPCR和Western Blot、间接免疫荧光分别检测基因及蛋白的表达,建立EGFR蛋白过表达MDCK细胞株。使用流式细胞仪分别检测过表达及对照细胞株的细胞凋亡和细胞周期。犬EGFR基因位于18号染色体,由编码跨膜糖蛋白的30个外显子组成。经反应体系,PCR产物交换入线性化表达载体,获得了阳性转化子8个,大小为738 bp。所获EGFR基因过表达慢病毒滴度为3.5×10^(8 )TU/mL。转染MDCK细胞后在荧光显微镜下观察荧光效果显著,经检测EGFR基因及其蛋白在细胞中的表达量显著升高。间接免疫荧光试验显示,EGFR在细胞中表达明显增强。过表达细胞的早期凋亡率和晚期凋亡率显著上升,且在G2/M期发生阻滞。成功建立一株稳定的犬EGFR过表达MDCK细胞株,犬EGFR的过表达催化了细胞分裂,使DNA复制加快,同时刺激了细胞凋亡。

Wound healing of intestinal epithelial cells

The intestinal epithelial cells(IECs) form a selective permeability barrier separating luminal content from underlying tissues.Upon injury,the intestinal epithelium undergoes a wound healing process.Intestinal wound healing is dependent on the balance of three cellular events;restitution,proliferation,and differentiation of epithelial cells adjacent to the wounded area.Previous studies have shown that various regulatory peptides,including growth factors and cytokines,modulate intestinal epithelial wound healing.Recent studies have revealed that novel factors,which include toll-like receptors(TLRs),regulatory peptides,particular dietary factors,and some gastroprotective agents,also modulate intestinal epithelial wound repair.Among these factors,the activation of TLRs by commensal bacteria is suggested to play an essential role in the maintenance of gut homeostasis.Recent studies suggest that mutations and dysregulation of TLRs could be major contributing factors in the predisposition and perpetuation of inflammatory bowel disease.Additionally,studies have shown that specific signaling pathways are involved in IEC wound repair.In this review,we summarize the function of IECs,the process of intestinal epithelial wound healing,and the functions and mechanisms of the various factors that contribute to gut homeostasis and intestinal epithelial wound healing.

Comparison of FGFR1 expression on lens epithelial cells between adults and fetuses

AIM: To study the differences of fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (FGFR1) gene on human lens epithelial cells (HLECs) of adults and fetuses. METHODS: Indirect in situ RT-PCR was adopted for detection of FGFR1 gene. The cDNA of the nnRNA in the paraffin sections of fetus and adult HLEC was synthesized by reverse transcription reaction. After PCR amplification, in situ hybridization test was performed with synthesized oligonucleotide probe and relative quantification was carried out using image analysis. RESULTS: HLECs of adults and fetuses expressed FGFR1 gene, the expression level was higher in fetuses than in adults. The difference between them had significance (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: FGFR1 Exist in HLEC and the expression is age-related, which could be one of causes of the high occurrence of post operational after-cataract in children.

YM155 inhibits retinal pigment epithelium cell survival through EGFR/MAPK signaling pathway

AIM:To investigate YM155’s effect on retinal pigment epithelium(RPE)cells’viability and the potential regulatory mechanisms.METHODS:Human immortalized RPE cell lines(ARPE-19 cell line)were processed with YM155 and epidermal growth factor(EGF).ARPE-19 cell viability was detected by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium assay,and apoptosis was tested by flow cytometry assay.ARPE-19 cell proliferation was assessed with bromodeoxyuridine tagged incorporation assay,and migration ability was evaluated via a wound-healing assay.Epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR)/MAPK pathway proteins were tested via immunoblotting.EGFR localization was examined by immunofluorescence assay.RESULTS:YM155 suppressed ARPE-19 cells’viability in a time and concentration-dependent manner.A high dose of YM155 caused a small amount of ARPE-19 cell death.YM155 significantly diminished the ARPE-19 cells’proliferative and migrative capacity.YM155 downregulated total EGFR and phosphorylated external signalregulated protein kinase(ERK),and it up-regulated the phosphorylation of P38 MAPK and c-Jun N-terminal kinase(JNK).YM155 induced endocytosis of EGFR in ARPE-19 cell.YM155 also attenuated EGF-induced ARPE-19 cells’proliferative and migrative capacity.Moreover,YM155 significantly decreased the expression of phosphorylated EGFR and ERK after treated by EGF.CONCLUSION:YM155 inhibits RPE cell survival,the cell proliferative and migrative capacity,and it effectuates a small amount of cell death through the EGFR/MAPK signaling pathway.YM155 might,therefore,be an agent to prevent and treat abnormal RPE cell survival in proliferative vitreoretinopathy.

柠檬醛通过EGFR信号通路抑制NCI-H1975细胞增殖

该文探究柠檬醛是否通过表皮生长因子受体(epidermal growth factor receptor,EGFR)信号通路诱导非小细胞肺癌(non-small cell lung cancer,NSCLC)系中NCI-H1975细胞增殖。主要采用噻唑蓝(methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium,MTT)法检测细胞毒性、流式细胞术检测细胞凋亡率、分子对接探究柠檬醛与EGFR蛋白结合位点,通过蛋白质免疫印迹法(Western Blot)检测柠檬醛对EGFR及其下游细胞外调节蛋白激酶(extracellular regulated protein kinases,ERK)蛋白表达的影响。研究结果显示柠檬醛在NCI-H1975细胞系上IC50值为114.5μmol/L,且100μmol/L的柠檬醛已对NCIH1975细胞的增殖产生显著抑制作用(P<0.05),呈浓度依赖性抑制细胞增殖;流式结果显示柠檬醛可增大细胞凋亡率,促进细胞凋亡;Western Blot检测结果表明,柠檬醛在100μmol/L时对EGFR/ERK蛋白磷酸化表达有显著抑制作用(P<0.05)。综上,柠檬醛可抑制NCI-H1975细胞增殖并能促进凋亡,通过抑制EGFR信号通路传导进而发挥作用。

达可替尼联合卡瑞利珠单抗治疗EGFR突变局部晚期NSCLC的临床疗效及安全性研究

目的探究达可替尼联合卡瑞利珠单抗(Cam)治疗表皮生长因子受体(EGFR)突变局部晚期非小细胞肺癌(NSCLC)的临床疗效及安全性。方法选取2022年1月至2023年11月濮阳市安阳地区医院收治的98例EGFR突变局部晚期NSCLC患者纳入研究,采用简单随机化法分为对照组和研究组各49例。对照组患者给予达可替尼治疗,研究组患者给予达可替尼联合Cam治疗,21 d为一个周期,均治疗4个周期。比较两组患者的治疗效果,以及治疗前、治疗2个周期、治疗4个周期后的T淋巴细胞亚群(CD3+、CD4+、CD4+/CD8+)、血管生长因子[血小板衍生生长因子(PDGF)、血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)、碱性成纤维细胞生长因子(bFGF)]、预后相关标志物[微小RNA(miRNA)-137-3p、miR-1255b-5p、miR-379-5p]、体能状态[卡氏功能状态(KPS)]和生存质量[肺癌患者生存质量评定量表(FACT-L)],并比较两组患者治疗期间的不良反应发生率。结果研究组患者的客观缓解率(ORR)为85.71%,明显高于对照组的67.35%,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);治疗2个周期、4个周期后,研究组患者的外周血CD3+、CD4+、CD4+/CD8+水平分别为(53.63±4.58)%和(51.25±4.13)%、(35.47±3.12)%和(33.96±2.83)%、1.59±0.21和1.45±0.17,明显高于对照组的(51.45±4.23)%和(49.17±4.19)%、(33.82±3.07)%和(32.42±2.91)%、1.47±0.20和1.37±0.19,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);治疗2个周期、4个周期后,研究组患者的血清PDGF、VEGF、bFGF水平分别为(1.58±0.18)ng/mL和(1.13±0.09)ng/mL、(31.38±3.74)ng/L和(23.19±2.41)ng/L、(184.99±26.12)pg/mL、(135.39±19.24)pg/mL,明显低于对照组的(1.69±0.19)ng/mL和(1.21±0.13)ng/mL、(34.12±3.81)ng/L和(27.36±2.68)ng/L、(207.16±27.73)pg/mL和(172.61±23.85)pg/mL,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);治疗2个周期、4个周期后,研究组患者的血清miR-137-3p、miR-379-5p、miR-1255b-5p水平分别为0.68±0.15和0.71±0.19、0.53±0.12和0.65±0.15、0.40±0.09和0.49±0.11,明显高于对照组的0.55±0.14和0.63±0.18、0.46±0.11和0.57±0.13、0.35±0.08和0.44±0.10,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);治疗2个周期、4个周期后,研究组患者的KPS评分、FACT-L评分分别为(80.01±2.67)分和(82.64±2.79)分、(84.29±8.14)分和(102.93±9.64)分,明显高于对照组的(78.39±2.65)分和(80.92±2.73)分、(74.05±7.86)分和(85.24±8.19)分,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);治疗期间,研究组患者的不良反应总发生率为26.53%,略低于对照组的40.82%,但差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论达可替尼联合Cam治疗EGFR突变局部晚期NSCLC患者的疗效显著,其可改善患者免疫功能,抑制肿瘤血管生长因子,有助于改善患者预后,提高患者生存质量及体能状态,且安全性良好。

循环CD4^(+)CD45RA^(+)CD62L^(+)T细胞与接受EGFR-TKI治疗的转移性非小细胞肺癌预后相关

目的探索外周血循环淋巴细胞的基线水平及动态变化与接受表皮生长因子受体酪氨酸激酶抑制剂(EGFR-TKI)治疗的EGFR突变阳性的转移性非小细胞肺癌患者预后之间的相关性。方法设计一个回顾性队列,包括在北京协和医院接受EGFR-TKI治疗的40例非小细胞肺癌患者。在EGFR-TKI治疗期间,使用流式细胞仪测量术收集外周血循环淋巴细胞亚群进行动态监测,并通过电话随访每位患者的生存情况,分别比较基线以及治疗1月后外周血循环淋巴细胞亚群与无进展生存期(PFS)和总生存期(OS)的关系。结果在接受EGFR-TKI治疗的患者中,更高的基线循环CD4^(+)CD45RA^(+)CD62L^(+)T细胞计数与更高的肿瘤治疗应答相关(P<0.001)。整个人群的PFS为27.1个月,而OS未达到。然而,基线CD4^(+)CD45RA^(+)CD62L^(+)T细胞计数与中位PFS无相关性。此外,在EGFR-TKI治疗期间,CD4^(+)CD45RA^(+)CD62L^(+)T细胞计数稳定或升高的患者的PFS明显长于CD4^(+)CD45RA^(+)CD62L^(+)T细胞计数降低的患者(29.1个月对比9.4个月;P<0.001)。结论更高的基线循环CD4^(+)CD45RA^(+)CD62L^(+)T细胞计数与更好的EGFR-TKI治疗应答相关,CD4^(+)CD45RA^(+)CD62L^(+)T细胞计数的动态变化与PFS延长有关。

EGFR突变的晚期肺腺癌患者EGFR-TKIs治疗过程中脑转移的危险因素分析

目的 评估表皮生长因子受体(EGFR)突变的晚期肺腺癌患者酷氨酸激酶抑制剂(EGFR-TKIs)治疗过程中脑转移的危险因素研究,为临床诊治提供参考。方法 回顾性分析2018年1月至2020年1月收治的134例EGFR突变晚期肺腺癌患者的临床资料,均随访至2023年4月30日。用Kaplan-Meier法计算脑转移的累积发病率,用多因素Cox回归分析脑转移的独立危险因素。结果 34例患者(25.4%)在EGFR-TKIs治疗过程中发生脑转移。多因素分析显示年龄≤53岁(HR:2.751,95%CI:1.326~5.707;P=0.007)、血清癌胚抗原≥23 ng/mL(HR:3.197,95%CI:1.512~6.758;P=0.002)和EGFR21外显子突变(HR:2.769,95%CI:1.355~5.659;P=0.005)是发生脑转移的独立高危因素。结论 EGFR突变的晚期肺腺癌患者EGFR-TKIs治疗过程中脑转移的危险因素较多,临床上值得注意。