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2020 8, No.1 Date of publication: 20 January 2020

Qin Yinpeng, Chen Fan, Yan Meiling, Zhang Yi.

2020, (1): 18-21. DOI:10.3969/j.issn.2095-5332.2020.01.004

Objective To explicit the characteristics and influencing factors of tacrolimus blood concentration in early postoperative stage of liver transplantation recipients, and to provide a basis for individualized treatment. Methods Whole blood trough concentrations of tacrolimus were analyzed in 14 days post livertransplantation in 87 recipients. Using C0/D/W as the dependent variable, the recipient demographic factors, liverand kidney function, CYP3A5 genotype and combined therapy with calcium channel blockers were considered as independent variables, the influencing factors of tacrolimus blood concentration were analyzed by multivariate stepwise regression method. Results Variability of tacrolimus blood concentration was significant and 47.1% of the recipients could not reach the target range in the first 14 days post transplantation. Recipient body weight, hematocrit, CYP3A5 genotype, albumin, combined use of calcium channel blockers, alanine aminotransferase were factors influencing the blood concentration of tacrolimus in the early postoperative period. Conclusion The blood concentration of tacrolimus in the early stage post liver transplantation is affected by many factors. The clinical pharmacist should work closely with the clinical doctor to comprehensively consider various influencing factors and formulate a more reasonable individualized treatment plan.

Shao Jia, Chen Fan, Ma Nan, Sun Chao, Wei Jinxia, Yan Meiling, Fu Peng, Zhang Ruixia, Qin Yinpeng , Zhang Yi .

2020, (1): 22-26. DOI:10.3969/j.issn.2095-5332.2020.01.005

Objective The published literature on population pharmacokinetic modeling of oral Tacrolimusfor adult liver transplantation based on CYP3A5 genotype was searched, and the self-built model and published model were fitted to select the appropriate population pharmacokinetic model for the initial measurement and individualized treatment of patients. Methods The relevant models were screened out by searching PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science. The data were validated by normalized prediction distribution errors(NPDE). Results A total number of 40 adult patients with liver transplantation were collected in our center. One one-compartment model, one two-compartment model were retrieved, and one two-compartment self-built model was developed. NPDE showed that the recommended dose for both donors and recipients is 1.48 ~ 1.93 mg for non-carriers of CYP3A5*1, 2.1 ~ 2.35 mg for either donors or recipients who carry CYP3A5*1, and 2.7 ~ 2.9 mg for both donors and recipients who carry CYP3A5*1. Conclusion Donor-recipient CYP3A5*1 genotypes should be included in the model for personalized medicine, and prospective studies should be carried out to gradually improve the Tacrolimus populationpharmacokinetic model of adult liver transplantation patients in our center.

Wang Xuebin , Xing Wenrong, Zheng Shengnan, Lu Hanlan, Yang Yunyun, Wang Zhuo

2020, (1): 27-32. DOI:10.3969/j.issn.2095-5332.2020.01.006

Objective To investigate the effect of wuzhi capsule combined with CYP3A5*3 genetic polymorphism on the tacrolimus blood trough concentration (C0) of renal transplant recipients in the early post transplant stage. Methods CYP3A5*3 genotypes were determined by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP). Tacrolimus C0 was tested using chemiluminescence immunoassay (CMIA). The effect of both the daily dose (D) of wuzhi capsule and CYP3A5*3 genotype on the tacrolimusdose-adjusted trough concentration (C0/D) was evaluated in the early post transplant stage. Results Among all of the different wuzhi capsule groups 0,22.5 and 45 mg), tacrolimus C0/D of CYP3A5 expressers (*1/*1+*1/*3) wassignificantly lower than that of non-expressers (*3/*3) on day 3,7 and 14 after renal transplantation (P < 0.05). InCYP3A5 expressers on day 3,7 and 14, there were significant differences of tacrolimus C0/D among different wuzhi capluse groups (0,22.5 and 45 mg). However, on day 14, tacrolimus C0/D with 67.5 mg wuzhi capsule group was significantly lower than those of both 22.5 mg and 45 mg groups (P > 0.05), and tacrolimus C0/D with 45 mg groupwas significantly lower than that of 22.5 mg group (P > 0.05). Conclusion For renal transplant recipients with CYP3A5 express, wuzhi capsule could be used to increase the blood concentration of tacrolimus and reduce its costs in the early stage after transplantation. 

Ma Kuifen, Zhong Lin, Yu Xianping, Peng Wenhan, Wu Jianyong, Lu Xiaoyang

2020, (1): 33-36. DOI:10.3969/j.issn.2095-5332.2020.01.007

Objective To investigate and compare the effects of two kinds of biological immune inducers, anti-human T-cell rabbit immunoglobulin(ATG)and baliximab,on inflammatory markers such as C reactive protein (CRP)and procalcitonin(PCT)after kidney transplantation. Methods The data of 115 renal transplant patients treated with ATG or baliximab from January 2016 to December 2016 were retrospectively analyzed. The levels of CRP and PCT in the three stages of 1 ~ 4 days,5 ~ 7 days and > 7 days after renal transplantation were compared and analyzed.. Results CRP and PCT in both groups increased at first and then returned to normal after renal transplantation. Regarding the impact of CRP,ATG group caused higher CRP than baliximab group in the stage of 1 ~ 4 day(P < 0.05),and there was no significant difference in recovery time between the two groups(P > 0.05). When comparing with baliximab group,there were significant differences in PCT value at each stage after transplantation in ATG group(P < 0.001). There was also significant difference in the time of normalization between the two groups,(9.2 ± 3.8)days and(4.1 ± 2.5)days, respectively. Conclusion In renal transplantation, PCT was significantly increased in ATG group and its recovery time was prolonged. The effect of biological immune inducers on inflammatory markers must be considered in perioperative evaluation of infection and rejection in renal transplantation.

Yang Weijie, Chen Jie.

2020, (1): 37-41. DOI:10.3969/j.issn.2095-5332.2020.01.008

Objective The specific situation of bacterial resistance after kidney transplantation in a hospital during 2016 — 2018 was analyzed to provide reference for the empirical drug selection on bacterial infection after kidney transplantation in the First Affiliated Hospital,Sun Yat-sen University. Methods The bacterial drug resistance of 367 suspected infected patients in the kidney transplantation during 2016 — 2018 was retrospectively analyzed,including the distribution of bacterial etiology and the change of drug resistance. Results A total of 400 strains of bacteria were isolated in the patients after renal transplantation,among which 226 strains of gramnegative bacteria(56.50%)and 174 strains of gram-positive bacteria(43.50%)were isolated. The top four gramnegative bacteria were 61 strains of escherichia coli(15.25%),51 strains of klebsiella pneumoniae(12.75%), 31 strains of pseudomonas aeruginosa(7.75%),and 20 strains of acinetobacter baumandii(5%). The top four grampositive bacteria were 59 strains of coagulase negative staphylococcus(14.75%),44 strains of enterococcus faecalis (11%),39 strains of enterococcus faecalis(9.75%)and 20 strains of staphylococcus aureus(5%),respectively. No carbapene-resistant escherichia coli was found,and klebsiella pneumoniae showed an increasing trend of resistance to carbapenenase,while non-fermentation bacteria showed relatively high resistance to carbapenenase. Vancomycin was highly sensitive to staphylococcus. Conclusion Escherichia coli and klebsiella pneumoniae were the main infections in patients after renal transplantation. When empirically selecting antimicrobial agents,it is necessary toconsider the drug resistance of the above pathogenic bacteria,and timely adjust the drug regimen according to the drug sensitivity report. Combined drug use may be considered for multidrug-resistant bacteria.

Xie Xiaoshuai, Li Xue, Zhang Fengying, Mu Dianping.

2020, (1): 42-44. DOI:10.3969/j.issn.2095-5332.2020.01.009

Objective To assess the nutritional status of patients with liver transplantation during hospitalization and to analyze their nutritional support programs. Methods A total number of 23 hospitalized patients with liver transplantation from January to March in 2019 were collected,their nutritional status was evaluated by using the NRS 2002 scoring method recommended by the guidelines. Results There were 53 cases(26.5%)of malnutrition risk in 200 patients,There were 10 cases(10/23)of liver transplantation recipients. Of these,4 cases were not given nutritional support,of the 6 patients who were given nutritional support,3 had inadequate treatment. A number of 31 cases(15.5%)of patients were still at risk of malnutrition at the time of discharge,6 cases(6/23) were patients with liver transplantation status. Conclusion In patients with liver transplantation,there is a higher risk of malnutrition. Clinicians need to accurately judge the indications of nutritional support therapy for patients in order to improve the prognosis of patients.