Efficacy and predictive factors of transarterial chemoembolization combined with lenvatinib plus programmed cell death protein-1 inhibition for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma

BACKGROUND The efficacy and safety of transarterial chemoembolization(TACE)combined with lenvatinib plus programmed cell death protein-1(PD-1)for unresectable hepato-cellular carcinoma(HCC)have rarely been evaluated and it is unknown which factors are related to efficacy.AIM To evaluate the efficacy and independent predictive factors of TACE combined with lenvatinib plus PD-1 inhibitors for unresectable HCC.METHODS This study retrospectively enrolled patients with unresectable HCC who received TACE/lenvatinib/PD-1 treatment between March 2019 and April 2022.Overall survival(OS)and progression-free survival(PFS)were determined.The objective response rate(ORR)and disease control rate(DCR)were evaluated in accordance with the modified Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors.Additionally,the prognostic factors affecting the clinical outcome were assessed.RESULTS One hundred and two patients were enrolled with a median follow-up duration of 12.63 months.The median OS was 26.43 months(95%CI:17.00-35.87),and the median PFS was 10.07 months(95%CI:8.50-11.65).The ORR and DCR were 61.76%and 81.37%,respectively.The patients with Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer Classification(BCLC)B stage,early neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio(NLR)response(decrease),or early alpha-fetoprotein(AFP)response(decrease>20%)had superior OS and PFS than their counterparts.CONCLUSION This study showed that TACE/lenvatinib/PD-1 treatment was well tolerated with encouraging efficacy in patients with unresectable HCC.The patients with BCLC B-stage disease with early NLR response(decrease)and early AFP response(decrease>20%)may achieve better clinical outcomes with this triple therapy.

Effectiveness and tolerability of programmed cell death protein-1 inhibitor+chemotherapy compared to chemotherapy for upper gastrointestinal tract cancers

BACKGROUND The combination of programmed cell death protein-1(PD-1)inhibitor and che-motherapy is approved as a standard first-or second-line treatment in patients with advanced oesophageal or gastric cancer.However,it is unclear whether this combination is superior to chemotherapy alone.AIM To assess the comparative effectiveness and tolerability of combining PD-1 inhibitors with chemotherapy vs chemotherapy alone in patients with advanced gastric cancer,gastroesophageal junction(GEJ)cancer,or oesophageal carcinoma.METHODS We searched the PubMed and Embase databases for studies that compared the efficacy and tolerance of PD-1 inhibitors in combination with chemotherapy vs chemotherapy alone in patients with advanced oesophageal or gastric cancer.We employed either random or fixed models to analyze the outcomes of each clinical trial,en-compassing data on overall survival(OS),progression-free survival(PFS),objective response rate,and adverse events(AEs).RESULTS Nine phase 3 clinical trials(7016 advanced oesophageal and gastric cancer patients)met the inclusion criteria.Our meta-analysis demonstrated that the pooled PD-1 inhibitor+chemotherapy group had a significantly longer OS than the chemotherapy-alone group[hazard ratio(HR)=0.76,95%confidence interval(CI):0.71-0.81];the pooled PFS result was consistent with that of OS(HR=0.67,95%CI:0.61-0.74).The count of patients achieving an objective response in the PD-1 inhibitor+chemotherapy group surpassed that of the chemotherapy-alone group[odds ratio(OR)=1.86,95%CI:1.59-2.18].AE incidence was also higher in the combination-therapy group than in the chemotherapy-alone group,regardless of whether≥grade 3 only(OR=1.30,95%CI:1.07-1.57)or all AE grades(OR=1.88,95%CI:1.39-2.54)were examined.We performed a subgroup analysis based on the programmed death-ligand 1(PD-L1)combined positive score(CPS)and noted extended OS and PFS durations within the CPS≥1,CPS≥5,and CPS≥10 subgroups of the PD-1 inhibitor+chemotherapy group.CONCLUSION In contrast to chemotherapy alone,the combination of PD-1 inhibitor and chemotherapy appears to present a more favorable option for initial or subsequent treatment in patients with gastric cancer,GEJ tumor,or oesophageal cancer.This holds true particularly for individuals with PD-L1 CPS scores of≥5 and≥10.

C-reactive protein to albumin ratio predict responses to programmed cell death-1 inhibitors in hepatocellular carcinoma patients

BACKGROUND Over the years,programmed cell death-1(PD-1)inhibitors have been routinely used for hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)treatment and yielded improved survival outcomes.Nonetheless,significant heterogeneity surrounds the outcomes of most studies.Therefore,it is critical to search for biomarkers that predict the efficacy of PD-1 inhibitors in patients with HCC.AIM To investigate the role of the C-reactive protein to albumin ratio(CAR)in evaluating the efficacy of PD-1 inhibitors for HCC.METHODS The clinical data of 160 patients with HCC treated with PD-1 inhibitors from January 2018 to November 2022 at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University were retrospectively analyzed.RESULTS The optimal cut-off value for CAR based on progression-free survival(PFS)was determined to be 1.20 using x-tile software.Cox proportional risk model was used to determine the factors affecting prognosis.Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status[hazard ratio(HR)=1.754,95%confidence interval(95%CI)=1.045-2.944,P=0.033],CAR(HR=2.118,95%CI=1.057-4.243,P=0.034)and tumor number(HR=2.932,95%CI=1.246-6.897,P=0.014)were independent prognostic factors for overall survival.CAR(HR=2.730,95%CI=1.502-4.961,P=0.001),tumor number(HR=1.584,95%CI=1.003-2.500,P=0.048)and neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio(HR=1.120,95%CI=1.022-1.228,P=0.015)were independent prognostic factors for PFS.Two nomograms were constructed based on independent prognostic factors.The C-index index and calibration plots confirmed that the nomogram is a reliable risk prediction tool.The ROC curve and decision curve analysis confirmed that the nomogram has a good predictive effect as well as a net clinical benefit.CONCLUSION Overall,we reveal that the CAR is a potential predictor of short-and long-term prognosis in patients with HCC treated with PD-1 inhibitors.If further verified,CAR-based nomogram may increase the number of markers that predict individualized prognosis.

Assessment of programmed death-ligand 1 expression in primary tumors and paired lymph node metastases of gastric adenocarcinoma

BACKGROUND Anti-programmed death-1/programmed death-ligand 1(PD-1/PD-L1)immuno-therapy has demonstrated promising results on gastric cancer(GC).However,PD-L1 can express differently between metastatic sites and primary tumors(PT).AIM To compare PD-L1 status in PT and matched lymph node metastases(LNM)of GC patients and to determine the correlation between the PD-L1 status and clinicopathological characteristics.METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 284 GC patients who underwent D2-gastrectomy.PD-L1 was evaluated by immunohistochemistry(clone SP142)using the com-bined positive score.All PD-L1+PT staged as pN+were also tested for PD-L1 expression in their LNM.PD-L1(-)GC with pN+served as the comparison group.RESULTS Among 284 GC patients included,45 had PD-L1+PT and 24 of them had pN+.For comparison,44 PD-L1(-)cases with pN+were included(sample loss of 4 cases).Of the PD-L1+PT,54.2%(13/24 cases)were also PD-L1+in the LNM.Regarding PD-L1(-)PT,9.1%(4/44)had PD-L1+in the LNM.The agreement between PT and LNM had a kappa value of 0.483.Larger tumor size and moderate/severe peritumoral inflammatory response were associated with PD-L1 positivity in both sites.There was no statistical difference in overall survival for PT and LNM according to the PD-L1 status(P=0.166 and P=0.837,respectively).CONCLUSION Intra-patient heterogeneity in PD-L1 expression was observed between the PT and matched LNM.This disagreement in PD-L1 status may emphasize the importance of considering different tumor sites for analyses to select patients for immunotherapy.

Cytokine release syndrome triggered by programmed death 1 blockade(sintilimab)therapy in a psoriasis patient:A case report

BACKGROUND In recent years,immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)have demonstrated remarkable efficacy across diverse malignancies.Notably,in patients with advanced gastric cancer,the use of programmed death 1(PD-1)blockade has significantly prolonged overall survival,marking a pivotal advancement comparable to the impact of Herceptin over the past two decades.While the therapeutic benefits of ICIs are evident,the increasing use of immunotherapy has led to an increase in immune-related adverse events.CASE SUMMARY This article presents the case of a patient with advanced gastric cancer and chronic plaque psoriasis.Following sintilimab therapy,the patient developed severe rashes accompanied by cytokine release syndrome(CRS).Fortunately,effective management was achieved through the administration of glucocorticoid,tocilizumab,and acitretin,which resulted in favorable outcomes.CONCLUSION Glucocorticoid and tocilizumab therapy was effective in managing CRS after PD-1 blockade therapy for gastric cancer in a patient with chronic plaque psoriasis.

Over-expression of programmed death-ligand 1 and programmed death-1 on antigen-presenting cells as a predictor of organ dysfunction and mortality during early sepsis: a prospective cohort study

BACKGROUND:This study aimed to explore the changes of programmed death-ligand 1(PDL1)and programmed death-1(PD-1)expression on antigen-presenting cells(APCs)and evaluate their association with organ failure and mortality during early sepsis.METHODS:In total,40 healthy controls and 198 patients with sepsis were included in this study.Peripheral blood was collected within the first 24 h after the diagnosis of sepsis.The expression of PDL1 and PD-1 was determined on APCs,such as B cells,monocytes,and dendritic cells(DCs),by flow cytometry.Cytokines in plasma,such as interferon-γ(IFN-γ),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),interleukin-4(IL-4),IL-6,IL-10,and IL-17A were determined by Luminex assay.RESULTS:PD-1 expression decreased significantly on B cells,monocytes,myeloid DCs(mDCs),and plasmacytoid DCs(pDCs)as the severity of sepsis increased.PD-1 expression was also markedly decreased in non-survivors compared with survivors.In contrast,PD-L1 expression was markedly higher on mDCs,pDCs,and monocytes in patients with sepsis than in healthy controls and in non-survivors than in survivors.The PD-L1 expression on APCs(monocytes and DCs)was weakly related to organ dysfunction and infl ammation.The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve(AUC)of the PD-1 percentage of monocytes(monocyte PD-1%)+APACHE II model(0.823)and monocyte PD-1%+SOFA model(0.816)had higher prognostic value than other parameters alone.Monocyte PD-1%was an independent risk factor for 28-day mortality.CONCLUSION:The severity of sepsis was correlated with PD-L1 or PD-1 over-expression on APCs.PD-L1 in monocytes and DCs was weakly correlated with infl ammation and organ dysfunction during early sepsis.The combination of SOFA or APACHE II scores with monocyte PD-1%could improve the prediction ability for mortality.

Clinical outcomes of lenvatinib plus transarterial chemoembolization with or without programmed death receptor-1 inhibitors in unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma

BACKGROUND Programmed death receptor-1(PD-1)inhibitors have been approved as secondline treatment regimen in hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC),but it is still worth studying whether patients can benefit from PD-1 inhibitors as first-line drugs combined with targeted drugs and locoregional therapy.AIM To estimate the clinical outcome of transarterial chemoembolization(TACE)and lenvatinib plus PD-1 inhibitors for patients with unresectable HCC(uHCC).METHODS We carried out retrospective research of 65 patients with uHCC who were treated at Peking Union Medical College Hospital from September 2017 to February 2022.45 patients received the PD-1 inhibitors,lenvatinib,TACE(PD-1-Lenv-T)therapy,and 20 received the lenvatinib,TACE(Lenv-T)therapy.In terms of the dose of lenvatinib,8 mg was given orally for patients weighing less than 60 kg and 12 mg for those weighing more than 60 kg.Of the patients in the PD-1 inhibitor combination group,15 received Toripalimab,14 received Toripalimab,14 received Camrelizumab,4 received Pembrolizumab,9 received Sintilimab,and 2 received Nivolumab,1 with Tislelizumab.According to the investigators’assessment,TACE was performed every 4-6 wk when the patient had good hepatic function(Child-Pugh class A or B)until disease progression occurred.We evaluated the efficacy by the modified Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors(mRECIST criteria).We accessd the safety by the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events,v 5.0.The key adverse events(AEs)after the initiation of combination therapy were observed.RESULTS Patients with uHCC who received PD-1-Lenv-T therapy(n=45)had a clearly longer overall survival than those who underwent Lenv-T therapy(n=20,26.8 vs 14.0 mo;P=0.027).The median progression-free survival time between the two treatment regimens was also measured{11.7 mo[95%confidence interval(CI):7.7-15.7]in the PD-1-Lenv-T group vs 8.5 mo(95%CI:3.0-13.9)in the Lenv-T group(P=0.028)}.The objective response rates of the PD-1-Lenv-T group and Lenv-T group were 44.4%and 20%(P=0.059)according to the mRECIST criteria,meanwhile the disease control rates were 93.3%and 64.0%(P=0.003),respectively.The type and frequency of AEs showed little distinction between patients received the two treatment regimens.CONCLUSION Our results suggest that the early combination of PD-1 inhibitors has manageable toxicity and hopeful efficacy in patients with uHCC.

Advances on biological evaluation methods of programmed cell death protein-1/ligand-1 inhibitors

Immuno-oncology represents a groundbreaking and well-established field within cancer treatment.Among the various immuno-oncology targets,the exploration of programmed cell death-1/ligand-1 for drug discovery has proven to be one of the most successful endeavors.Remarkably,it took nearly 30 years from the initial target identification to the clinical approval of monoclonal antibodies.Providing suitable and reliable bioassays for drug candidate evaluation is of paramount importance throughout the early stages of drug discovery,from lead compound identification to in vivo efficacy testing.This assay review aims to shed light on diverse assays reported in the literature for testing antagonism activity and efficacy of programmed cell death-1/ligand-1 inhibitors.Each of these assays possesses inherent advantages and can be applied in different research scenarios.The insights presented in this summary can serve as a valuable resource for scientists in this field,aiding in the selection of appropriate assays for their specific investigations.

Expression and clinical value of programmed cell death-ligand 1(PD-L1)in diffuse large B cell lymphoma:a retrospective study

Background: The programmed cell death-1(PD-1)/programmed cell death-ligand 1(PD-L1) pathway inhibits the activation of T cells and plays a crucial role in the negative regulation of cellular and humoral immune responses.Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma(DLBCL) is the most common lymphoid malignancy in adults. In the present study, we aimed to detect the expression of PD-L1 in DLBCL and to analyze its relationship with prognosis.Methods: We reviewed medical records of 204 newly diagnosed DLBCL patients in Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center between October 2005 and August 2012. The expression of PD-L1 in tumor tissues from these 204 patients was detected using immunohistochemical(IHC) assay. The expression of anaplastic lymphoma kinase(ALK), CD5,CD30, and C-Myc in tumor specimens from 109 patients was detected using IHC, and Epstein-Barr virus(EBV)-encoded RNAs(EBERs) were detected using fluorescence in situ hybridization. The Spearman method was used for correlation analysis. The Kaplan-Meier method with log-rank test was used for univariate analysis. Cox proportional hazards model was used for multivariate analysis.Results: Of the 204 patients, 100(49.0%) were PD-L1-positive in tumor cells and 44(21.6%) were PD-L1-positive in tumor microenvironment. PD-L1 expression in tumor cells and tumor microenvironment were more common in the non-germinal center B-cell-like(GCB) subtype than in the GCB subtype(P = 0.02 and P= 0.04). Patients with PD-L1 expression in tumor microenvironment were more likely to be resistant to first-line chemotherapy when compared with the patients without PD-L1 expression in tumor microenvironment(P = 0.03). PD-L1 expression in tumor microenvironment was negatively correlated with C-Myc expression(r =-0.20, P = 0.04). No correlations were detected between PD-L1 expression and the expression of ALK, CD5, and CD30 as well as EBERs. The 5-year overall survival(OS)rates were 50.0% and 67.3% in patients with and without PD-L1 expression in tumor cells(P = 0.02). PD-L1 expression in tumor cells was an independent risk predictor for OS(P < 0.01).Conclusions: PD-L1 expression is more common in the non-GCB subtype than in the GCB subtype. PD-L1 expression in tumor microenvironment has a negative correlation with C-Myc. PD-L1 positivity predicts short survival in DLBCL patients. For patients with PD-L1 expression, more strategy such as anti-PD-L1 antibody treatment should be recommended.

ITP患者PD-1/PD-L1表达特点及其在Treg与Breg细胞之间的相互作用机制分析

目的探讨原发免疫性血小板减少症(ITP)患者细胞程序性死亡受体-1(PD-1)/细胞程序性死亡配体1(PD-L1)表达特点及其在调节性T细胞(Treg)、调节性B细胞(Breg)间的相互作用。方法选取2018年12月—2022年1月在我院治疗的ITP患者106例作为观察组,其中轻度患者32例,中度患者44例,重度患者30例。同时选取同期健康志愿者100例作为对照组。检测两组Treg细胞百分比、Breg细胞百分比、Treg细胞表面PD-1阳性率、Breg细胞表面PD-L1阳性率等,同时分析观察组不同病情程度患者各指标差异。结果观察组Breg细胞百分比、Treg细胞百分比、TGF-β、IL-10和IL-4水平均明显低于对照组(P<0.05);观察组Treg细胞表面PD-1阳性率、Breg细胞表面PD-L1阳性率、可溶性程序性细胞死亡蛋白-1(sPD-1)和IL-17水平均明显高于对照组(均P<0.05);两组可溶性程序性细胞死亡蛋白配体-1(sPD-L1)水平比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。观察组重度患者Breg细胞百分比、Treg细胞百分比均明显低于轻度和中度患者(均P<0.05),而Treg细胞表面PD-1阳性率、Breg细胞表面PD-L1阳性率均明显高于轻度和中度患者(均P<0.05)。Treg细胞表面PD-1阳性率与Breg细胞表面PD-L1阳性率呈正相关(r=0.446,P<0.05)。观察组治疗后Breg细胞百分比、Treg细胞百分比、TGF-β、IL-10和IL-4水平有所升高(P<0.05),而Treg细胞表面PD-1阳性率、Breg细胞表面PD-L1阳性率、sPD-1和IL-17水平有所降低(P<0.05),治疗前后sPD-L1水平比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论ITP患者Treg细胞表面PD-1和Breg细胞表面PD-L1阳性率明显升高,与患者病情严重程度呈正相关,同时Treg细胞表面PD-1和Breg细胞表面PD-L1表达之间存在相关性。

炎调方通过PD-1/PD-L1通路抑制脓毒症大鼠T淋巴细胞衰竭的实验研究

目的研究炎调方对脓毒症大鼠T淋巴细胞及T淋巴细胞表面表面程序性死亡蛋白(PD-1)、程序性死亡蛋白配体(PD-L1)表达的影响。方法SD大鼠(雄性)分为正常组、假手术组、模型组和炎调方组。盲肠结扎穿孔(CLP)制备脓毒症大鼠模型,于造模后12、24、48、72 h采集外周血处死大鼠(每个时间点各5只大鼠),采用流式细胞分析法测定CD3^(+)、CD4^(+)、CD8^(+)比例;双抗体夹心酶联免疫吸附法(ELISA)测定CD4^(+)及CD8^(+)表面PD-1、PD-L1表达水平。结果白介素-6(IL-6)在脓毒症模型组12 h分泌达到高峰后逐渐下降,降钙素原(PCT)在模型组24 h达到高峰后逐渐下降;炎调方组在12 h降低IL-6的水平(P<0.05),24 h时明显降低IL-6、PCT的水平(P<0.01)。模型组CD3^(+)、CD4^(+)、CD8^(+)比例早期分泌开始减少,48 h分泌达最低点(P<0.01);炎调方组在48 h时可升高CD3^(+)、CD4^(+)、CD8^(+)比例,提高CD4^(+)/CD8^(+)的比值而具体调节T细胞活化和增殖的功能。模型组CD4^(+)、CD8^(+)表面PD-1、PD-L1表达水平早期24 h即表达增多(P<0.01),72 h表达最多;炎调方组24 h时即可抑制PD-1、PD-L1的表达水平而具体改善T细胞衰竭的作用。CD4^(+)的比例与CD4^(+)表面PD-1、PD-L1的表达呈负相关(P<0.01);CD8^(+)比例与CD8^(+)表面PD-1、PD-L1的表达呈负相关(P<0.01)。结论脓毒症早期48 h内即出现了T细胞活化和增殖的功能衰竭引起的T细胞免疫抑制。炎调方能在脓毒症早期改善T细胞活化和增殖的功能,其机制可能与抑制PD-1/P-L1通路有关。

急性髓系白血病患儿柔红霉素耐药与PD-L1蛋白表达相关

目的研究急性髓系白血病(AML)患儿柔红霉素(DNR)耐药与程序性死亡受体配体-1(PD-L1)蛋白表达的相关性。方法选取2016年1月至2022年12月郑州大学附属儿童医院收治的110例AML患儿骨髓样本作为研究组,以50名骨髓正常供体骨髓样本作为对照组。培养人AML细胞系HL60、THP-1、U-937、Molm-13,Western blot检测PD-L1蛋白表达量。构建LV-PD-L1-shRNA、LV-PD-L1-WT-OE慢病毒载体,分析PD-L1对Molm-13细胞DNR耐药的影响及机制。结果研究组PD-L1蛋白表达量高于对照组,AML细胞系中PD-L1蛋白表达量高于健康骨髓单个核细胞(BMMC)(P<0.05),PD-L1表达与AML患儿白细胞计数、骨髓原始细胞比率、预后危险分层、两个标准化学治疗方案后疾病缓解情况有关(P<0.05)。PD-L1高表达组总生存率低于PD-L1低表达组(P<0.05)。与LV-PD-L1-WT-OE组比较,LV-PD-L1-shRNA组PD-L1 mRNA表达量降低、细胞增殖活性降低、凋亡率升高(P<0.05),LV-PD-L1-shRNA可提高Molm-13细胞对DNR的敏感性。TCGA数据库分析显示,6-磷酸葡萄糖脱氢酶(G6PD)可能为PD-L1潜在的目标基因。结论PD-L1在儿童AML中高表达,与患儿化疗耐药有关,其可能通过调控G6PD引起DNR耐药。

PD1/PD-L1、中性粒细胞弹性蛋白酶、赖氨酰氧化酶在膀胱癌中的表达及其与膀胱癌预后的关系

目的探讨膀胱癌组织中程序性细胞死亡受体1(PD1)、程序性细胞死亡配体1(PD-L1)、中性粒细胞弹性蛋白酶(NE)、赖氨酰氧化酶(LOX)的表达水平及其表达差异与膀胱癌患者临床病理特征和预后的关系。方法选取2018年1月至2020年12月江西省人民医院收治的56例膀胱癌患者的癌组织作为研究对象,并记录患者的复发和死亡情况进行分析研究。采用免疫组织化学染色法检测PD1、PD-L1、NE、LOX的表达情况,分析PD1、PD-L1、NE、LOX与患者的病理特征和预后的关系。结果免疫组化结果显示PD1在肿瘤相关免疫细胞中存在表达(46/56);TNM分期T2-T3期、高级别肿瘤和出现淋巴结转移的患者PD1和PDL-1的表达阳性率均明显升高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。NE与PD1、PDL-1的表达呈正相关(P<0.05);LOX与PD-L1、PDL-1的表达呈正相关(P<0.05)。PD1阳性表达患者3年无进展生存率为58.70%(27/46),PD-L1阳性表达患者3年无进展生存率为43.48%(10/23),不同PD1、PD-L1表达患者的3年无进展生存率比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论膀胱癌组织中PD1、PD-L1表达增加可作为膀胱癌患者潜在的预后预测指标,有助于筛选术后复发的高危患者,并为膀胱癌的免疫学治疗提供新靶点。

自然杀伤细胞2组成员A、程序性死亡因子配体1表达检测对PD-L1阻断免疫治疗肌层浸润性膀胱癌反应性的预测价值

目的:探究自然杀伤细胞2组成员A(NKG2A)及程序性死亡因子配体1(PD-L1)表达检测对PD-L1阻断免疫治疗肌层浸润性膀胱癌反应性的预测价值。方法:选取100例肌层浸润性膀胱癌患者作为研究对象,对其行PD-L1阻断免疫治疗后,根据治疗反应性将其分为缓解组和未缓解组;对缓解组患者随访3个月,将其分为复发组和未复发组。比较两组患者NKG2A和PD-L1在CD4^(+)和CD8^(+)上的表达水平,采用ROC曲线分析NKG2A和PD-L1预测膀胱癌患者治疗反应性的价值。结果:100例研究对象中,缓解组患者72例(72.00%),未缓解组患者28例(28.00%),两组性别、年龄比较无统计学差异(均P>0.05),但缓解组患者肿瘤直径小于未缓解组,NKG2A、PD-L1/CD4^(+)和PD-L1/CD8^(+)表达水平均低于未缓解组(均P<0.05)。膀胱癌患者NKG2A、PD-L1/CD4^(+)和PD-L1/CD8^(+)表达预测免疫治疗后缓解的AUC值分别为0.771、0.724、0.710;联合诊断的AUC为0.836。72例缓解患者中,出现复发29例(40.28%),未出现复发43例(59.72%),两组性别、年龄以及肿瘤直径比较无统计学差异(均P>0.05),但复发组NKG2A、PD-L1/CD4^(+)和PD-L1/CD8^(+)表达水平均高于未复发组(均P<0.05)。NKG2A、PD-L1/CD4^(+)和PD-L1/CD8^(+)表达预测膀胱癌患者缓解后复发的AUC值分别为0.775、0.740、0.728;联合诊断的AUC为0.874。结论:NKG2A、PD-L1/CD4^(+)和PD-L1/CD8^(+)在不同治疗反应性肌层浸润性膀胱癌患者外周血中表达水平不同,三者对于膀胱癌患者PD-L1阻断免疫治疗反应性均有一定的预测价值,且三者联合预测效能最佳。

多西他赛联合PD-1抑制剂对晚期非小细胞肺癌预后及血清MMP-9、TIMP-1水平的影响

目的探讨多西他赛联合程序性死亡受体1(PD-1)抑制剂对晚期非小细胞肺癌(NSCLC)预后及血清基质金属蛋白酶-9(MMP-9)、基质金属蛋白酶组织抑制剂-1(TIMP-1)水平的影响。方法将90例晚期NSCLC患者随机分为研究组和对照组,每组45例。对照组给予多西他赛和顺铂治疗,研究组在对照组治疗基础上给予PD-1治疗,3周为1个治疗周期,共治疗6个周期。比较2组治疗后客观缓解率(ORR)、疾病控制率(DCR)、无进展生存期(PFS)、总生存期(OS),观察2组治疗期间不良反应发生情况及治疗前后血清MMP-9、TIMP-1水平的变化。结果研究组治疗后DCR、PFS、OS显著高于对照组(P<0.05);治疗期间2组不良反应发生率比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);2组治疗后血清MMP-9、TIMP-1水平较治疗前显著降低(P<0.05),且研究组降低较对照组更为显著(P<0.05)。结论多西他赛联合PD-1抑制剂对晚期NSCLC具有较好的疗效和预后,能够降低血清MMP-9、TIMP-1水平,降低肺癌细胞侵袭转移的能力,安全性良好。

PD-1单抗后线辅助治疗晚期结直肠癌患者对胃肠功能、肿瘤标志物的影响

目的分析程序性死亡受体-1(PD-1)单抗后线辅助治疗晚期结直肠癌患者对胃肠功能、肿瘤标志物的影响。方法前瞻性选取2020年1月至2023年1月海口市人民医院收治的105例晚期结直肠癌患者为研究对象,按照随机数字表法将患者分为对照组(n=50)、研究组(n=55)。对照组采用阿帕替尼治疗,研究组在对照组的基础上联合PD-1单抗后线治疗,3周为1个疗程,共治疗4个疗程。比较两组的临床疗效、胃肠功能改善时间,治疗前、治疗12周后的肿瘤标志物[癌胚抗原、糖类抗原(CA)72-4、CA199]、免疫功能(CD4^(+)、CD8^(+)、CD4^(+)/CD8^(+))指标以及不良反应发生情况。结果治疗12周后,研究组的客观缓解率(ORR)、病情控制率(DCR)分别为78.33%、90.91%,均高于对照组(58.00%、70.00%),差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。研究组患者的首次排便时间、首次排气时间、肠鸣音消退时间分别为(51.50±5.02)、(35.52±4.25)、(44.28±4.80)d,均短于对照组[(69.37±6.40)、(50.63±5.10)、(53.50±6.15)d],差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗12周后,研究组癌胚抗原、CA72-4、CA199水平分别为(12.57±1.64)ng/mL、(17.60±3.45)U/mL、(58.29±8.70)kU/L,均低于对照组[(17.24±2.50)ng/mL、(27.59±4.67)U/mL、(82.65±12.29)kU/L],差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗12周后,研究组CD4^(+)、CD4^(+)/CD8^(+)水平分别为(21.42±3.54)%、0.73±0.30,均低于对照组[(28.39±4.38)%、1.12±0.41],CD8^(+)水平为(30.36±4.52)%,高于对照组[(25.71±3.30)%],差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。研究组的不良反应发生率为9.09%,稍低于对照组(16.00%),但两组比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论通过PD-1单抗后线辅助治疗可有效改善晚期结直肠癌患者的临床疗效,效果明显,改善胃肠功能,降低肿瘤标志物指标水平,调节机体免疫功能,可为临床干预此病提供参考。

PD-1抑制剂联合安罗替尼治疗二线化疗失败的老年晚期非小细胞肺癌的效果

目的 探究程序性死亡受体1(PD-1)抑制剂联合安罗替尼治疗二线化疗失败的老年晚期非小细胞肺癌(NSCLC)的临床疗效。方法 选取2019年1月—2021年4月泰州市第二人民医院收治的106例二线化疗失败的老年晚期NSCLC患者作为研究对象,按照随机数字表法分为单药组和联合组,各53例。单药组采用安罗替尼治疗,联合组采用PD-1抑制剂联合安罗替尼治疗。比较两组的疾病控制率、毒副反应发生情况、生存率、肿瘤标志物[细胞角蛋白19片段抗原21-1(CYFRA21-1)、癌胚抗原(CEA)、糖类抗原125(CA125)]、血管新生指标[血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)-A、VEGF受体2(VEGFR2)]、血清驱动蛋白超家族蛋白(KIF)C1、N-钙黏蛋白、生活质量核心量表(QLQ-C30)评分。结果 联合组疾病控制率高于单药组(P<0.05);治疗2个周期后,联合组血清CYFRA21-1、CA125、CEA、VEGF-A、VEGFR2、KIFC1及N-钙黏蛋白水平均低于单药组(P<0.05),QLQ-C30评分低于单药组(P<0.05);两组各毒副反应总发生率比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05);Kaplan-Meier生存分析显示,联合组累积生存率高于单药组(P<0.05)。结论 PD-1抑制剂联合安罗替尼治疗二线化疗失败的老年晚期NSCLC效果显著,可有效调节血清KIFC1、N-钙黏蛋白表达,抑制VEGF-A、VEGFR2水平,降低肿瘤标志物水平,提高生活质量,延长生存时间,安全性高。

血清OPN、sPD-L1、miR-370在急性髓系白血病中的表达及与危险分层的关系

目的:分析血清骨桥蛋白(OPN)、可溶性程序性死亡因子配体-1(sPD-L1)、微小RNA-370(miR-370)在急性髓系白血病(AML)中的表达及与危险分层的关系。方法:选取2021年11月—2023年2月本院诊治的79例AML患者作为研究对象,根据相关标准分为低危组(n=26)、中危组(n=39)及高危组(n=14)。比较3组治疗前后血清OPN、sPD-L1、miR-370、白细胞计数(WBC)、血红蛋白(Hb)水平,采用Pearson分析血清OPN、sPD-L1、miR-370水平与WBC、Hb水平相关性,采用受试者工作特征曲线(ROC)分析治疗前血清OPN、sPD-L1、miR-370水平联合检测对AML患者危险分层情况的诊断价值。结果:3组治疗前后血清OPN、sPD-L1、miR-370、WBC水平比较:低危组<中危组<高危组(P<0.05);血清Hb水平比较:低危组>中危组>高危组(P<0.05);治疗前后血清OPN、sPD-L1、miR-370水平与WBC水平呈正相关(治疗前:r=0.637、0.629、0.661,治疗后:r=0.432、0.422、0.544,P<0.05),与Hb水平呈负相关(治疗前:r=-0.655、-0.648、-0.646,治疗后:r=-0.519、-0.507、-0.438,P<0.05);治疗前血清OPN、sPD-L1、miR-370联合检测诊断AUC为0.942,高于单一检测(P<0.05)。结论:血清OPN、sPD-L1、miR-370水平与AML患者病情程度、分层情况密切相关,可为临床诊疗提供参考。

PD-1抑制剂联合白蛋白结合型紫杉醇、铂类药物治疗晚期食管癌的临床研究

目的:探讨程序性死亡受体1(PD-1)抑制剂联合白蛋白结合型紫杉醇、铂类治疗晚期食管癌的临床效果。方法:选取2020年12月—2022年12月淮南东方医院集团总医院收治的晚期食管癌患者82例,依照随机数字表分为研究组和常规组,各41例。常规组采用白蛋白结合型紫杉醇、铂类治疗,研究组在常规组的基础上另给予PD-1抑制剂治疗。比较两组临床疗效、不良反应、细胞角蛋白19片段(Cyfra 21-1)与鳞状细胞癌抗原(SCCA)水平,随访1年,比较两组无进展生存期(PFS)。结果:研究组的疾病控制率(DCR)、客观缓解率(ORR)均高于常规组(P<0.05);与治疗前相比,两组Cyfra 21-1、SCCA均降低,且研究组较常规组均更低(P<0.05);两组不良反应发生率比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);研究组中位PFS长于常规组(P<0.05)。结论:PD-1抑制剂联合白蛋白结合型紫杉醇、铂类治疗晚期食管癌患者的效果显著,可降低Cyfra 21-1、SCCA水平,改善预后。

血清细胞因子表达水平与非小细胞肺癌PD-1抑制剂疗效研究进展

程序性死亡受体-1(PD-1)/程序性死亡分子配体-1信号通路抑制剂激活机体免系统后产生的细胞因子在抗肿瘤细胞过程中发挥关键作用。本文回顾近年来接受PD-1抑制剂治疗的非小细胞肺癌患者血清细胞因子表达水平与临床获益的相关性研究,揭示非小细胞肺癌患者PD-1治疗前后白介素-6、白介素-8、肿瘤坏死因子、干扰素、白介素-17A等细胞因子水平变化,为寻找经济、便捷的PD-1抑制剂疗效生物标志物提供思路和线索。