BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer(CRC)is the third most prevalent form of cancer worldwide.Among patients with CRC,colorectal liver metastasis(CRLM)is the foremost direct contributor to mortality.In recent years,immunother...BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer(CRC)is the third most prevalent form of cancer worldwide.Among patients with CRC,colorectal liver metastasis(CRLM)is the foremost direct contributor to mortality.In recent years,immunotherapy has swiftly risen to prominence as a vital approach for treating a range of solid tumors,including CRC.We present a unique case of a patient suffering from CRLM,with the goal of offering an insightful example and relevant references for the treatment of CRLM.CASE SUMMARY We report a patient who experienced liver metastasis after undergoing successful surgical removal of CRC,with the postoperative pathological stage identified as pT4N2aM0.The patient has been receiving a combination treatment of Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine.Regular assessments of the patient’s condition have been conducted,encompassing evaluations of serum carcinoembryonic antigen levels,carbohydrate antigen 199,and observations of the tongue complexion and its coating.The patient achieved clinical remission after anti-programmed death-1 immunotherapy when various systemic therapies failed.Since the diagnosis of CRLM,the patient has survived for more than 6 years,surpassing the expected survival time for those with advanced CRC.CONCLUSION This case illustrates the considerable promise of anti-programmed death-1 immunotherapy in managing CRLM,especially in scenarios of drug resistance and disease progression.展开更多
BACKGROUND Immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)are a new class of antitumor agents.They enhance antitumor effects by blocking inhibitory receptors and related ligands expressed on T cells.ICIs also modulate regular immu...BACKGROUND Immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)are a new class of antitumor agents.They enhance antitumor effects by blocking inhibitory receptors and related ligands expressed on T cells.ICIs also modulate regular immune cell activity,affecting the immune system and causing immune-related adverse events.The renal system is sometimes affected by these adverse events.Currently,the literature on ICIs-related glomerular injuries is scarce.CASE SUMMARY We present a patient who developed granulomatosis with polyangiitis(GPA)3 weeks after treatment with the anti-programmed cell death-1 inhibitor,tislel-izumab.The patient experienced proteinuria,hematuria,and acute kidney injury without pulmonary hemorrhage and tested positive for anti-neutrophil cyto-plasmic antibody(ANCA)-cytoplasmic type.Renal biopsy confirmed ANCA-associated vasculitis,and GPA was finally diagnosed.The patient received pulse treatment with glucocorticoids and cyclophosphamide,and renal function improved.After self-discontinuation of the drug,the disease recurred,and the original treatment regimen was continued.However,the patient’s renal function continued to deteriorate.CONCLUSION Glucocorticoids plus cyclophosphamide are effective for treating GPA induced by tislelizumab.However,follow-up and patient education are needed.展开更多
BACKGROUND Ovarian cancer is the most common malignant tumor of the female reproductive system,and the survival rate of patients with relapsed and refractory ovarian cancer is very low.CASE SUMMARY Here,we report a ca...BACKGROUND Ovarian cancer is the most common malignant tumor of the female reproductive system,and the survival rate of patients with relapsed and refractory ovarian cancer is very low.CASE SUMMARY Here,we report a case of high-grade serous papillary adenocarcinoma of the ovary that was successfully treated with immunotherapy.Radical surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy for the 56-year-old patient were successful;however,her tumor relapsed.Subsequent second-line chemotherapy,targeted agents,and other treatments were ineffective,as the tumor continued to recur and metastasize.Anti-programmed cell death-1(PD-1)monotherapy(tislelizumab)completely alleviated the tumor,and the multiple metastatic tumors disappeared.To date,the patient has used anti-PD-1 for 32 months,experiencing no disease progression and maintaining good health without additional treatment.CONCLUSION This case suggests that anti-PD-1 immunotherapy may have long-term positive effects on outcomes in some refractory recurrent solid tumors.Further research is needed to identify patients most likely to respond to anti-PD-1 therapy.展开更多
In recent years,cancer immunotherapy has introduced novel treatments,such as monoclonal antibodies,which have facilitated targeted therapies against tumor cells.Programmed death-1(PD-1)is an immune checkpoint expresse...In recent years,cancer immunotherapy has introduced novel treatments,such as monoclonal antibodies,which have facilitated targeted therapies against tumor cells.Programmed death-1(PD-1)is an immune checkpoint expressed in T cells that regulates the immune system’s activity to prevent over-activation and tissue damage caused by inflammation.However,PD-1 is also expressed in tumor cells and functions as an immune evasion mechanism,making it a therapeutic target to enhance the immune response and eliminate tumor cells.Consequently,immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)have emerged as an option for certain tumor types.Nevertheless,blocking immune checkpoints can lead to immune-related adverse events(irAEs),such as psoriasis and cytokine release syndrome(CRS),as exemp-lified in the clinical case presented by Zhou et al involving a patient with adva-nced gastric cancer who received sintilimab,a monoclonal antibody targeting PD-1.Subsequently,the patient experienced exacerbation of psoriasis and CRS.The objective of this editorial article is to elucidate potential immunologic mechanisms that may contribute to the development of CRS and psoriasis in patients receiving ICIs.It is crucial to acknowledge that while ICIs offer superior safety and efficacy compared to conventional therapies,they can also manifest irAEs affecting the skin,gastrointestinal tract,or respiratory system.In severe cases,these irAEs can lead to life-threatening complications such as circulatory shock or multiorgan failure.Consequently,it is recommended that patients receiving ICIs undergo regular monitoring to identify and manage these adverse events effectively.展开更多
建立了一种在温和条件下,用可见光催化合成一系列3,4-二氢异喹啉-1(2H)-酮及其衍生物的方法。该方法在室温条件下,以2-烯丙基-N-甲氧基苯甲酰胺为模板底物,以碘化钾作为光催化剂,25 W 460 nm的蓝色LED灯照射下,合成一系列3,4-二氢异喹啉...建立了一种在温和条件下,用可见光催化合成一系列3,4-二氢异喹啉-1(2H)-酮及其衍生物的方法。该方法在室温条件下,以2-烯丙基-N-甲氧基苯甲酰胺为模板底物,以碘化钾作为光催化剂,25 W 460 nm的蓝色LED灯照射下,合成一系列3,4-二氢异喹啉-1(2H)-酮衍生物,最高产率可达到83%。该合成路径具有底物适用范围广、经济实用等特点,为3,4-二氢异喹啉-1(2H)-酮衍生物合成提供了一种经济简便的方法。展开更多
基金Supported by the National Key R and D Program of China,No.2022YFC3500200 and No.2022YFC3500204Innovation Team and Talents Cultivation Program of National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine,No.ZYYCXTD-C-202208+3 种基金NATCM’s Project of Highlevel Construction of Key TCM Disciplines,No.[2023]85Qing Lan Project of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions,No.[2023]27Jiangsu Postgraduate Practice Innovation Plan,No.SJCX22_0706General Project of Universities’Philosophy and Social Science in Jiangsu Province,No.2024SJYB0564.
文摘BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer(CRC)is the third most prevalent form of cancer worldwide.Among patients with CRC,colorectal liver metastasis(CRLM)is the foremost direct contributor to mortality.In recent years,immunotherapy has swiftly risen to prominence as a vital approach for treating a range of solid tumors,including CRC.We present a unique case of a patient suffering from CRLM,with the goal of offering an insightful example and relevant references for the treatment of CRLM.CASE SUMMARY We report a patient who experienced liver metastasis after undergoing successful surgical removal of CRC,with the postoperative pathological stage identified as pT4N2aM0.The patient has been receiving a combination treatment of Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine.Regular assessments of the patient’s condition have been conducted,encompassing evaluations of serum carcinoembryonic antigen levels,carbohydrate antigen 199,and observations of the tongue complexion and its coating.The patient achieved clinical remission after anti-programmed death-1 immunotherapy when various systemic therapies failed.Since the diagnosis of CRLM,the patient has survived for more than 6 years,surpassing the expected survival time for those with advanced CRC.CONCLUSION This case illustrates the considerable promise of anti-programmed death-1 immunotherapy in managing CRLM,especially in scenarios of drug resistance and disease progression.
文摘BACKGROUND Immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)are a new class of antitumor agents.They enhance antitumor effects by blocking inhibitory receptors and related ligands expressed on T cells.ICIs also modulate regular immune cell activity,affecting the immune system and causing immune-related adverse events.The renal system is sometimes affected by these adverse events.Currently,the literature on ICIs-related glomerular injuries is scarce.CASE SUMMARY We present a patient who developed granulomatosis with polyangiitis(GPA)3 weeks after treatment with the anti-programmed cell death-1 inhibitor,tislel-izumab.The patient experienced proteinuria,hematuria,and acute kidney injury without pulmonary hemorrhage and tested positive for anti-neutrophil cyto-plasmic antibody(ANCA)-cytoplasmic type.Renal biopsy confirmed ANCA-associated vasculitis,and GPA was finally diagnosed.The patient received pulse treatment with glucocorticoids and cyclophosphamide,and renal function improved.After self-discontinuation of the drug,the disease recurred,and the original treatment regimen was continued.However,the patient’s renal function continued to deteriorate.CONCLUSION Glucocorticoids plus cyclophosphamide are effective for treating GPA induced by tislelizumab.However,follow-up and patient education are needed.
文摘BACKGROUND Ovarian cancer is the most common malignant tumor of the female reproductive system,and the survival rate of patients with relapsed and refractory ovarian cancer is very low.CASE SUMMARY Here,we report a case of high-grade serous papillary adenocarcinoma of the ovary that was successfully treated with immunotherapy.Radical surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy for the 56-year-old patient were successful;however,her tumor relapsed.Subsequent second-line chemotherapy,targeted agents,and other treatments were ineffective,as the tumor continued to recur and metastasize.Anti-programmed cell death-1(PD-1)monotherapy(tislelizumab)completely alleviated the tumor,and the multiple metastatic tumors disappeared.To date,the patient has used anti-PD-1 for 32 months,experiencing no disease progression and maintaining good health without additional treatment.CONCLUSION This case suggests that anti-PD-1 immunotherapy may have long-term positive effects on outcomes in some refractory recurrent solid tumors.Further research is needed to identify patients most likely to respond to anti-PD-1 therapy.
基金Supported by Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz,No.NC23189.0.
文摘In recent years,cancer immunotherapy has introduced novel treatments,such as monoclonal antibodies,which have facilitated targeted therapies against tumor cells.Programmed death-1(PD-1)is an immune checkpoint expressed in T cells that regulates the immune system’s activity to prevent over-activation and tissue damage caused by inflammation.However,PD-1 is also expressed in tumor cells and functions as an immune evasion mechanism,making it a therapeutic target to enhance the immune response and eliminate tumor cells.Consequently,immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)have emerged as an option for certain tumor types.Nevertheless,blocking immune checkpoints can lead to immune-related adverse events(irAEs),such as psoriasis and cytokine release syndrome(CRS),as exemp-lified in the clinical case presented by Zhou et al involving a patient with adva-nced gastric cancer who received sintilimab,a monoclonal antibody targeting PD-1.Subsequently,the patient experienced exacerbation of psoriasis and CRS.The objective of this editorial article is to elucidate potential immunologic mechanisms that may contribute to the development of CRS and psoriasis in patients receiving ICIs.It is crucial to acknowledge that while ICIs offer superior safety and efficacy compared to conventional therapies,they can also manifest irAEs affecting the skin,gastrointestinal tract,or respiratory system.In severe cases,these irAEs can lead to life-threatening complications such as circulatory shock or multiorgan failure.Consequently,it is recommended that patients receiving ICIs undergo regular monitoring to identify and manage these adverse events effectively.
文摘建立了一种在温和条件下,用可见光催化合成一系列3,4-二氢异喹啉-1(2H)-酮及其衍生物的方法。该方法在室温条件下,以2-烯丙基-N-甲氧基苯甲酰胺为模板底物,以碘化钾作为光催化剂,25 W 460 nm的蓝色LED灯照射下,合成一系列3,4-二氢异喹啉-1(2H)-酮衍生物,最高产率可达到83%。该合成路径具有底物适用范围广、经济实用等特点,为3,4-二氢异喹啉-1(2H)-酮衍生物合成提供了一种经济简便的方法。
