Study on improvement mechanism of caudatin on liver injury in rats / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE To investigate the improvement mechanism of caudatin on liver injury of rats. METHODS SD rats were randomly divided into blank group， model group， caudatin low-dose and high-dose groups （25， 50 mg/kg）， with 6 rats in each group. Diethylnitrosamine （DEN） was injected intraperitoneally three times per week for eight weeks to establish liver injury model of rats. At 5th week of modeling， the rats received relevant medicine or 0.5% sodium carboxymethylcellulose intragastrically for 4 weeks. The levels of liver function indexes [alanine transaminase （ALT）， aspartate transaminase （AST）， total protein （TP） and total bilirubin （TBI）] and inflammatory factors [interleukin （IL-6）， tumor necrosis factor α （TNF-α）， IL-1β] in serum were detected； the histopathological morphological changes of rat liver were observed； the positive protein expressions of nuclear factor κB （NF-κB） and 78 kDa glucose regulatory protein （Grp78） in liver tissue were also determined； the expressions of endoplasmic reticulum stress-related protein Grp78， C/EBP homologous protein （CHOP）， activating transcription factor 6 （ATF6） and inositol requiring enzyme 1α （IRE1α） and the level of protein kinase R-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase robertluoyi@126.com （PERK） in liver tissue were detected. RESULTS Compared with blank group， serum levels of ALT， AST， TBI， IL-6， TNF-α and IL-1β and positive expressions of NF-κB and Grp78 in liver tissue as well as protein expressions of Grp78， CHOP， ATF6 and IRE1α， PERK protein phosphorylation level were all increased significantly in model group （P＜0.05）， while the serum level of TP was decreased significantly （P＜0.05）. The disordered structure of liver lobule， swollen liver cells， unclear intercellular boundary were observed and accompanied by inflammatory cell infiltration. Compared with model group， most of the above indexes were significantly reversed in caudatin groups （P＜0.05）； the structure of hepatic lobule was relatively complete and clear， the cells were arranged orderly， and the infiltration of inflammatory cells was also reduced. CONCLUSIONS Caudatin has a significant improvement effect against DEN-induced liver injury in rats， the mechanism of which may be associated with inhibiting endoplasmic reticulum stress and inflammatory reaction.

Establishment and evaluation of liver fibrosis diagnosis model based on MRI and serological markers / 中国医师杂志

Objective:To detect the level of serological indexes in patients with chronic hepatitis B and carry out magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination at the same time, so as to construct a diagnostic model for liver fibrosis and evaluate its diagnostic value.Methods:A total of 267 patients with chronic hepatitis B in Fushun Central Hospital from January 2018 to June 2020 were selected as the research objects. The apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) was measured by introvoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) magnetic resonance imaging, and the related serological indexes were detected; Pearson method was used to analyze the correlation among Frons index, aspartate aminotransferase to platelet ratio index (APRI), fibrosis index based on the 4 factor (Fib-4), red blood cell volume distribution width to platelet ratio (RPR) and ADC; Logistic regression analysis was used to establish a new diagnosis model of hepatic fibrosis; receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to analyze the diagnostic value of liver fibrosis model.Results:The pathological examination of 267 patients with chronic hepatitis B showed that there were 35 cases in F0 stage, 47 cases in F1 stage, 58 cases in F2 stage, 66 cases in F3 stage and 61 cases in F4 stage. There were significant differences in platelet (PLT), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), prothrombin activity (PTA), collagen Ⅳ (CⅣ), laminin (LN), hyaluronic acid (HA), precollagen Ⅲ (PCⅢ), Frons index, aspartate aminotransferase to platelet ratio index (APRI), fibrosis index based on the 4 factor(Fib-4), red blood cell volume distribution width to platelet ratio (RPR) and ADC in patients with mild liver fibrosis (F0-F1), moderate liver fibrosis (F2-F3) and severe liver fibrosis (F4) ( P<0.05). Pearson analysis showed that Frons index, APRI, Fib-4, RPR and ADC were positively correlated ( P<0.05). The comparison of value of logistic probability risk estimating (PRE) and Frons index, APRI, Fib-4, RPR in the diagnosis of chronic hepatitis B liver fibrosis showed that the area under the curve (AUC) of Frons index, Fib-4 and APRI in the diagnosis of moderate liver fibrosis were higher than that of mild and severe liver fibrosis, with AUC of 0.903, 0.928 and 0.957, respectively; the AUC of RPR in the diagnosis of mild and moderate hepatic fibrosis was higher (0.861); the AUC of PRE in the diagnosis of mild, moderate and severe liver fibrosis was 0.860, 0.861 and 0.865, respectively; the sensitivity was 64.6%, 76.6%, 73.8%, and the specificity was 96.3%, 89.5% and 95.1%, respectively. Conclusions:Frons index, APRI, Fib-4, RPR and PRE liver fibrosis diagnostic models have certain diagnostic value. Among them, the liver fibrosis diagnostic model predicted by MRI and serological indexes has the best comprehensive efficiency. The best diagnostic scheme should be selected according to the actual situation.

A qualitative study on clinical nursing managers′management experience of diagnosis-related groups-prepaid payment system / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective:To explore the management experience of clinical nursing managers and to provide reference for the implementation of the reform of DRGs-PPS.Methods:15 clinical nursing managers were surveyed in an in-depth semi-structured interview by phenomenological research methods, and the data were analyzed by Colaizzi 7 analysis method.Results:Four themes were extracted: the positive effect of the reform, the value reflection of nursing work, the promotion and obstacles of nursing management during DRGS implementation.Conclusions:Clinical nursing managers, there are positive experience as well as negative experience for the implementation of the reform of DRGs-PPS, so we need to constantly improve the staff′s cognition, to maximize the value of nursing, draw support from policy guidance and third-party building platforms, optimizes the allocation of human resources, strengthen the management of consumables, promote nursing quality and cost effective integration and effective supervision, and promote healthy development of the DRGs-PPS.

Construction of nursing quality evaluation index system for nurse-led traditional Chinese medicine clinic / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective:To construct the evaluation index system of nursing quality in nurse-led Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinic, and to provide a tool for evaluation of nursing quality in nurse-led TCM clinic.Methods:Based on Donabedian three-dimensional quality model of "struction-process-outcome" the inital index system of nurse-led TCM clinic was formed through literature review, evidence level and quality evaluation were conducted based on Johns Hopkins evidence-based nursing method. Through 2 rounds of experts′ consultation, the index system was finally determined. The index weight was calculated by analytic hierarchy process.Results:Two rounds of experts consultations resulted in the effective response rate of 95.65%(22/23) and 86.36%(19/22), the expert authority coefficient was 0.80 and 0.81, coefficients of variation ranged from 0.043 to 0.326 and 0.000 to 0.215, and the Kendall coordination coefficient was 0.261 and 0.214, respectively, showing statistically significant difference ( P<0.05 for both); the final indicator system consisted of 3 first-level indicators, 9 second-level indicators and 53 third-level indicators. Conclusions:The evaluation index system of nurse-led TCM clinic has good reliability, and can provide reference for the evaluation of nursing qualityin nurse-led TCM clinic.

Phacoemulsification combined with goniosynechialysis under the gonioscope in the treatment of acute angle-closure glaucoma with cataract / 国际眼科杂志(Guoji Yanke Zazhi)

@#AIM: To observe the changes of visual acuity, intraocular pressure(IOP)and anterior chamber structure after phacoemulsification intraocular lens(IOL)implantation and goniosynechialysis in acute angle-closure glaucoma with cataract.<p>METHODS: A prospective study. Totally 80 eyes with acute primary angle-closure glaucoma(APACG)and cataract were selected in our hospital from August 2019 to February 2021. All study underwent phacoemulsification IOL implantation and goniosynechialysis. Visual acuity, IOP, anterior chamber distance(ACD), trabecular iris angle(TIA)and angle opening distance(AOD500)were measured before and 1wk, 1, 3 and 6mo after surgery. Four quadrant angle classifications of upper, lower, nasal and temporal were determined by Scheie classification method and the measured values were statistically analyzed.<p>RESULTS: The postoperative corrected visual acuity in 1wk, 1, 3 and 6mo were improved than preoperative, there were no statistically significant differences between each postoperative period(<i>P</i>>0.05). The IOP in postoperative 1wk, 1, 3 and 6mo were reduced than preoperative, there were not significantly different between each postoperative period(<i>P</i>>0.05). The ACD in postoperative 1wk, 1, 3 and 6mo were deepen than preoperative, there were not significantly different between each postoperative period(<i>P</i>>0.05). The TIA in postoperative 1wk, 1, 3 and 6mo were widened than preoperative, there were not significantly different between each postoperative period(<i>P</i>>0.05). The AOD500 in postoperative 1wk, 1, 3 and 6mo were increased than preoperative, there were not significantly different between each postoperative period(<i>P</i>>0.05). The depth of anterior chamber angle in four quadrants were deepened combined with the depth in postoperative 1wk, 1, 3 and 6mo(<i>P</i><0.05).<p>CONCLUSION: Phacoemulsification IOL implantation and goniosynechialysis in the treatment of acute angle-closure glaucoma with cataract can significantly improve visual acuity, increase the depth of central anterior chamber, open angle, reduce IOP. It is an effective and stable surgical method.

Bax inhibitor 1 inhibits vascular calcification in mice by activating optic atrophy 1 expression / 南方医科大学学报

OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the effects of Bax inhibitor 1 (BI- 1) and optic atrophy protein 1 (OPA1) on vascular calcification (VC).@*METHODS@#Mouse models of VC were established in ApoE-deficient (ApoE-/-) diabetic mice by high-fat diet feeding for 12 weeks followed by intraperitoneal injections with Nε-carboxymethyl-lysine for 16 weeks. ApoE-/- mice (control group), ApoE-/- diabetic mice (VC group), ApoE-/- diabetic mice with BI-1 overexpression (VC + BI-1TG group), and ApoE-/- diabetic mice with BI-1 overexpression and OPA1 knockout (VC+BI-1TG+OPA1-/- group) were obtained for examination of the degree of aortic calcification using von Kossa staining. The changes in calcium content in the aorta were analyzed using ELISA. The expressions of Runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2) and bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2) were detected using immunohistochemistry, and the expression of cleaved caspase-3 was determined using Western blotting. Cultured mouse aortic smooth muscle cells were treated with 10 mmol/L β-glycerophosphate for 14 days to induce calcification, and the changes in BI-1 and OPA1 protein expressions were examined using Western blotting and cell apoptosis was detected using TUNEL staining.@*RESULTS@#ApoE-/- mice with VC showed significantly decreased expressions of BI-1 and OPA1 proteins in the aorta (P=0.0044) with obviously increased calcium deposition and expressions of RUNX2, BMP-2 and cleaved caspase-3 (P= 0.0041). Overexpression of BI-1 significantly promoted OPA1 protein expression and reduced calcium deposition and expressions of RUNX2, BMP-2 and cleaved caspase-3 (P=0.0006). OPA1 knockdown significantly increased calcium deposition and expressions of RUNX2, BMP-2 and cleaved caspase-3 in the aorta (P=0.0007).@*CONCLUSION@#BI-1 inhibits VC possibly by promoting the expression of OPA1, reducing calcium deposition and inhibiting osteogenic differentiation and apoptosis of the vascular smooth muscle cells.

Immune regulation of the population with Qi-deficiency by the treatment of ear holographic tongbian scraping / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective:To investigate the effects of ear holographic tongbian scraping on the constitution, related symptoms and immune function of the population with Qi-deficiency.Methods:From April 2020 to June 2020, 80 subjects judged as Qi-deficiency by the "Traditional Chinese Medicine constitution test" in Suzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine were recruited offline and online. They were divided into control group and experimental group by random number table method, with 40 cases in each group. On the basis of online health education, the control group received online health education, while the experimental group was given ear holographic tongbian scraping, once a week, 4 times as a course of treatment, a total of 3 courses. Related symptom scores, Qi-deficiency transformation scores, peripheral blood CD4 + proportion, CD8 + proportion, CD4 +/CD8 + ratio were compared between two groups. Results:Totally 38 cases were included in experimental group and 34 cases in control group. After intervention, symptom scores of fatigue, shortness of breath, easy to catch a cold, laziness to speak, low voice and Qi-deficiency transformation scores were 3.26 ± 0.76, 2.92 ± 0.82, 3.08 ± 0.82, 2.66 ± 0.97, 2.71 ± 0.80, 46.16 ± 17.96 in experimental group and 4.12 ± 0.41, 3.76 ± 0.55, 3.50 ± 0.56, 3.65 ± 0.65, 3.18 ± 0.67, 56.88 ± 10.80 in control group, the differences were statistically significant ( t values were -6.02 - -2.51, all P<0.05). Peripheral blood test results also showed that the proportion of CD8 + was 24.76(19.92, 28.23)% in experimental group and 27.19(24.39, 31.57)% in control group, the difference was statistically significant ( Z=-2.25, P<0.05). Conclusions:Ear holographic tongbian scraping can regulate the Qi-deficiency constitution and improve the immune function of people with Qi-deficiency.

Epidemic status of imported malaria before and after malaria elimination in Jiaozuo City of Henan Province / 中国血吸虫病防治杂志

Objective To analyze and compare the epidemiological characteristics of imported malaria in Jiaozuo City before and after malaria elimination, so as to provide insights into the malaria surveillance during the post-elimination stage and prevention of re-establishment of imported malaria. Methods Data pertaining to the epidemic situation and individual investigation of malaria in Jiaozuo City before (from 2010 to 2016) and after malaria elimination (from 2017 to November, 2020) were captured from the National Notifiable Disease Reporting System and the Information System for Parasitic Diseases Control and Prevention of Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention and were analyzed statistically. Results A total of 74 imported malaria cases were reported in Jiaozuo City from 2010 to 2021. Imported cases were predominantly Plasmodium falciparum malaria cases in Jiaozuo City before and after malaria elimination, and there was no significant difference in the proportion of malaria parasite species (χ2 = 0.234, P > 0.05). The imported malaria cases was predominantly reported in Wuzhi County, and was identified in overseas male farmers and businessmen at ages of 20 to 59 years, while the greatest number of imported malaria cases was reported in June and December before and after malaria elimination. The imported malaria cases predominantly acquired malaria parasite infections in sub-Saharan African countries; however, the proportion of imported malaria cases returning from Southeast Asian counties increased after malaria elimination than before malaria elimination (χ2 = 5.989, P < 0.05). The longest duration from onset to definitive diagnosis of malaria reduced from 27 days before malaria elimination to 18 days after malaria elimination, and the median duration reduced from 3 days to 2 days, while the proportion of definitive diagnosis of malaria increased from 60.47% before malaria elimination to 83.87% after malaria elimination (χ2 = 4.724, P < 0.05). In addition, the proportion of malaria cases definitively diagnosed and reported by medical institutions increased after malaria elimination than before malaria elimination (χ2 = 5.406, P < 0.05). Conclusions The imported malaria patients were predominantly P. falciparum malaria cases in Jiaozuo City during 2010 to 2021, and the patient’s medical care-seeking awareness and medical staff’s diagnosis and treatment ability have improved after malaria elimination. It is necessary to strengthen and improve malaria surveillance and response system and prevent the re-establishment of overseas imported malaria.

Analysis of monitoring results of drinking water-type endemic fluorosis areas in Gansu Province / 中华地方病学杂志

Objective:Analyze the monitoring results of drinking water-type endemic fluorosis in Gansu Province, understand the epidemic situation of endemic fluorosis and the operation of water improvement projects, combined with the comprehensive evaluation of water improvement measures, to provide data support and scientific suggestions for making prevention and control measures and strategies of endemic fluorosis.Methods:A simple random sampling method was adopted; six surveillance cites in Gansu Province were selected from 2014 to 2017, including Zhangye, Wuwei, Linxia, Tianshui, Pingliang and Qingyang. In addition, three epidemic villages were selected as fixed monitoring villages in each city. The operation situation of water improvement projects and the fluoride content in drinking water were determined, and the dental fluorosis of children aged 8 to 12 was diagnosed.Results:There was no significant difference in water fluoride from 2014 to 2017 ( H = 1.397, P > 0.05), the normal operation rates of water improvement projects were 84.63% - 100.00%, and the water fluoride of all the water improvement projects in villages with water changed was up to the standard in 2017. In 2017, the average value of water fluoride in 3 of the 4 villages without water improvement exceeded the standard. A total of 4 901 children aged 8 to 12 were investigated, the dental fluorosis prevalence rate of whole children was 38.93% (1 908/4 901), and the dental fluorosis index was 0.64, showing a mild prevalence of dental fluorosis. In 2014 - 2017, the dental fluorosis prevalence rates of children were 29.47% (262/889), 47.24% (735/1 556), 46.60% (700/1 502) and 22.12% (211/954), respectively. Conclusions:The water improvement projects in Gansu Province run well, and the water fluoride exceeds the standard in some areas without water improvement. The detection rate of dental fluorosis of children shows a downward trend year by year, and the condition of fluorosis is effectively controlled. It is suggested to strengthen the operation monitoring and later maintenance of the water improvement projects, implement the water improvement projects in the villages without water improvement as soon as possible, and solve the problem of excessive fluoride content in drinking water of residents in the villages without water improvement.

A comparative analysis of direct stenting versus deferred stenting for the treatment of elderly patients with acute ST segment elevation myocardial infarction with a high thrombus load / 中华老年医学杂志

Objective:To compare the safety and effectiveness of direct stenting versus deferred stenting for the treatment of acute ST segment elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI)with a high thrombus load in patients aged 60 years and above.Methods:In this study, we analyzed 252 elderly STEMI patients with a high thrombus load(thrombus score ≥ 4 points)who received percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)at Beijing Anzhen Hospital Affiliated or at the Affiliated Hospital of Beihua University from January 2015 to December 2018.They were divided into the direct stent group(n = 126)and the deferred stent group(n = 126)according to whether the stent was inserted immediately or not.Baseline information, surgical information, clinical outcomes and major adverse cardiac events were compared between the two groups at 1 year follow-up.Cox regression analysis was used to determine whether deferred stent implantation was a prognostic factor.Results:There were no significant differences in the distribution of infarct-related arteries, time from onset to balloon dilatation, thrombus load scores and the number of stents between the two groups(all P> 0.05). The diameter and length of the stent were(3.20 ± 0.47)mm and(18.33 ± 5.06)mm in the deferred stent group and(3.03 ± 0.50)mm and(22.60 ± 5.08)mm in the direct stent group, respectively, with a significant difference between the two groups( t=2.926, 6.678, P=0.004, 0.000). The incidences of slow blood flow, distal embolism and low myocardial perfusion staining in the deferred stent group were 2.38%(3/126), 3.17%(4/126)and 2.38%(3/126), respectively, significantly lower than those in the direct stent group, which were 15.87%(20/126), 24.60%(31/126)and 20.63%(26/126), respectively( χ2=13.827, 24.188, 20.614, all P=0.000). The left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)at 1 year in the deferred stent group was (0.60±0.05)%, significantly higher than that in the direct stent group(0.57±0.05)%( t=3.859, P=0.000). There was no significant difference in major adverse cardiac events between the two groups at 1 year follow-up( P> 0.05). Cox regression analysis results showed that deferred stent implantation was not a factor affecting the clinical outcome( HR=0.827, 95% CI: 0.288~2.372, P=0.724). Conclusions:Deferred stent implantation and direct stent intervention are equally safe and effective for STEMI patients aged over 60 with a high thrombus load if admitted to the hospital within 12 hours after onset.Deferred stent implantation can significantly improve the infarct-related artery blood flow classification, reduce the distal embolism rate, increase the grade 3 rate of myocardial perfusion staining, increase the diameter of the stent, reduce the length of the stent and improve left ventricular ejection fraction.

Micro-particulate Ganoderma lucidum spore β-glucanin enhances the antitumor activity of gemcitabin via remodeling immunosuppressive microenvironment in Lewis lung cancer / 药学学报

Gemcitabine (GEM) is a commonly used drug in the clinical treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. Due to the accumulation of cells mediating immune escape and T cell depletion after chemotherapy, tumor microenvironment (TME) tends to be immunosuppressive status, which ultimately leads to tumor metastasis. The experimental protocol was approved by the Medical Laboratory Animal Ethics Committee of Jiangsu Provincial Academy of Chinese Medicine. Therefore, we observed the immunomodulatory effects of micro-particulate Ganoderma lucidum spore β-glucan (PGSG) on macrophages in vitro experiments. Next, mice subcutaneous Lewis lung cancer models were established to observe the anti-tumor effects of PGSG through oral administration of PGSG combined with GEM. Flow cytometry analysis was used to analyze the ratio of anti-tumor T cells in tumors and spleen, as well as the proportion of myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSC), tumor-associated macrophages (TAM) and regulatory cells (Tregs). The results showed that PGSG can up-regulate the expression of major histocompatibility antigens (MHC-II), CD40, CD86 and CD80 on the surface of macrophages, enhance the ability to phagocytosis of neutral red and further mediate the release of interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-4 (IL-4) and interleukin-10 (IL-10). In vivo experiments, combined administration can significantly decrease the volume and weight of tumors, reduce the ratio of MDSC (CD11b+Gr-1+), M-MDSC (CD11b+Ly6G-Ly6Chigh) and Treg (CD4+Foxp3+). At the same time, PGSG promoted the conversion of M2 (F4/80+CD206+) to M1 (F4/80+MHC-II+) and enhanced the response of helper T cell-1 (Th1) (CD4+IFN-γ+) and cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) (CD8+IFN-γ+), which is of great significance for killing tumors. These results suggest that PGSG can regulate innate and adaptive antitumor immune responses, reshape the immunosuppressive microenvironment and enhance the anti-lung cancer effect of GEM.

Effect of paclitaxel on mast cell-CCL2-macrophage axis in rats with pulmonary hypertension / 中华麻醉学杂志

Objective:To evaluate the effect of paclitaxel on the mast cell-CCL2-macrophage axis in rats with pulmonary hypertension.Methods:Thirty SPF-grade healthy male Sprague-Dawley rats, aged 8-10 weeks, weighing 180-220 g, were divided into 3 groups ( n=10 each) using a random number table method: control group (group C), pulmonary hypertension group (group PH), and paclitaxel group (group PTX). The model of pulmonary hypertension was established by subcutaneous injection of monocrotaline 60 mg/kg in rats.At 25 days after establishing the models, paclitaxel 2 mg/kg was injected via the tail vein once every four days, for 4 times in total in group PTX.The equal volume of normal saline was injected in the remaining 2 groups.The mean pulmonary artery pressure (mPAP) was performed at 40 days after establishing the model.The heart was removed and dried, the right ventricle (RV) and left ventricle plus ventricular septum (LV+ S) was weighed, and the Fulton index [RV/(LV+ S)] was calculated.The inferior lobe of left lung was taken, the ratio of media wall thickness of pulmonary vessels was calculated by HE staining, the number of Tryptase + , CD68 + , CD163 + , and Ki67 + cells was recorded by immunohistochemistry, the mean value was calculated, the percentage of Ki67-positive cells in blood vessels was recorded, and the proportion of muscularized blood vessels was calculated.The content of CCL2 was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and the expression of cleaved caspase-3 and Cyclin D1 was detected by Western blot. Results:Compared with group C, the mPAP, Fulton index, ratio of media wall thickness, proportion of muscularized blood vessels, the number of Tryptase + , CD68 + and CD163 + cells and percentage of Ki67 + cells were significantly increased, and the expression of cleaved caspase-3 was down-regulated in PH and PTX groups ( P<0.05), the expression of Cyclin D1 was significantly up-regulated in group PH ( P<0.05), and no significant change was found in group PTX ( P>0.05). Compared with group PH, the mPAP, Fulton index, ratio of media wall thickness, percentage of muscularized blood vessels, the number of Tryptase + , CD68 + and CD163 + cells and percentage of Ki67 + cells were significantly decreased, the expression of CCL2 and Cyclin D1 was down-regulated, and the expression of cleaved caspase-3 was up-regulated in group PTX ( P<0.05). Conclusion:The mechanism by which paclitaxel alleviates pulmonary hypertension is related to inhibiting the mast cell-CCL2-macrophage axis in rats.

Genetic and clinical analysis of a pedigree affected with X-linked dominant Alport syndrome due to a novel variant of COL4A5 gene / 中华医学遗传学杂志

OBJECTIVE@#To explore the genetic basis for a Chinese pedigree affected with X-linked hereditary Alport syndrome.@*METHODS@#Next generation sequencing was carried out for the pedigree. Candidate variant was validated by Sanger sequencing. Pathological changes of renal basement membrane and expression of COL4A5 protein were analyzed by renal biopsy and immunofluorescence assay, respectively.@*RESULTS@#All patients from the pedigree manifested progressive renal damage, gross hematuria, proteinuria and nephrotic syndrome. Renal biopsy of the proband revealed thickening of the basement membrane. No expression of the COL4A5 gene was detected by immunofluorescence. High-throughput sequencing and Sanger sequencing indicated that the proband has carried a c.3706delC (p.1236Pfs*69) variant in exon 41 of the COL4A5 gene. The same variant was also found in his mother and two brothers whom were similarly affected.@*CONCLUSION@#The novel c.3706delC (p.1236Pfs*69) variant of the COL4A5 gene probably underlay the pathogenesis of X-linked hereditary Alport syndrome in this pedigree. Above findings have enriched the spectrum of COL4A5 gene variants and provided a basis for the diagnosis and genetic counseling for the pedigree.

Advances and prospects in metabolic engineering for the production of amino acids / 生物工程学报

Fermentative production of amino acids is one of the pillars of the fermentation industry in China. Recently, with the fast development of metabolic engineering and synthetic biology technologies, the metabolic engineering for production of amino acids has been flourishing. Conventional forward metabolic engineering, reversed metabolic engineering based on omics data and in silico simulation, and evolutionary metabolic engineering mimicking the natural evolution, have shown increasingly promising applications. A series of highly efficient and robust amino acids-producing strains have been developed and applied in the industrial production of amino acids. The increasingly fierce market competition has put forward new requirements for strain breeding and selection, such as developing high value-added amino acids, dynamic regulation of cellular metabolism, and adapting to the requirements of new process. This review summarizes the advances and prospects in metabolic engineering for the production of amino acids.

Exploration on molecular mechanism of hot herb Aconitum carmichaelii for therapeutic action based on metabolomics / 中草药

Objective: To observe the effects of Aconitum carmichaelii on serum metabolites in mice by metabolomics technology, and to explore biomarkers and metabolic pathways and targets related to its treatment of various ailments such as cardiovascular diseases, in order to uncover its molecular mechanism of efficacy. Methods: Twenty male mice were randomly divided into two groups, and A. carmichaelii decoction and distilled water were orally administered with the dose of 15 mL/(kg∙d) for consecutive 4 d respectively. Collected blood samples of each group were analyzed using UPLC-MS/MS technology, and data pattern recognition was performed using PCA, PLS-DA and other analytical methods. Meanwhile, differential metabolites were screened out based on VIP greater than 1 and manual integral calculation. The differential metabolites were used for pathway analysis. Network modular analysis and targets screening were performed by Cytoscape and MetScape. Results: When performing data pattern recognition, the aconite group and the control group could be completely separated. A total of 18 differential metabolites were screened out, and their contents were up-regulated. Pathway analysis was performed to obtain five related pathways, namely linoleic acid metabolism, arachidonic acid metabolism, starch and sucrose metabolism, nicotinate and nicotinamide metabolism, and inositol phosphate metabolism. Fourteen modules were obtained using the network analysis, the largest two of which were arachidonic acid metabolism pathway and linoleic acid metabolism pathway. The degree of arachidonic acid (59), linoleic acid (55), nicotinamide (26), and palmitic acid (11) were greater than the mean value (8.010) in the network, and the related pathways were arachidonic acid metabolism, linoleic acid metabolism, nicotinate and nicotinamide metabolism, and saturated fatty acid beta-oxidation pathway respectively. A total of 26 genes were screened out, all of which belonged to the cytochrome P450 enzyme system. Conclusion: A. carmichaelii may affect arachidonic acid metabolism by acting on CYP450, thereby improving the body's energy metabolism and producing therapeutic effects.

Clinical and pathological characteristics of abdominal ectopic spleen: 13 cases report / 解放军医学杂志

Objective To analyze the clinical manifestation, diagnosis and pathological features of abdominal ectopic spleen (AES) cases. Methods The clinical and pathological characteristics were retrospectively analyzed along with the followup data of patients diagnosed as AES in the Changhai Hospital affiliated to Naval Medical University from Jan. 2013 to Dec. 2018. Results A total of 13 cases of AES were diagnosed, of whom 7 cases (53.8%) were found due to medical examination, and only one case was diagnosed before operation, while the rest were considered as having tumor of the abdominal organ near the mass. Out of the 13 cases, the AES in 6 cases were located at the pancreas tail. The surgical excision samples showed an appearance of nodular lesion with clear contour, and the structure of spleen parenchyma could be identified under microscope. Among the 13 cases, spleen trabecular and obvious central arterioles were absent in 2 cases with history of surgery, while the rest 11 cases shared the pathological features of spleen trabecular, central arterioles and secondary follicles. All the 13 patients survived except one died due to progression of gastric cancer and another one missing of follow-up. Conclusions The AES lacks specific clinical features, which requires antidiastole with abdominal tumors. It is inferred from clinicopathological features that splenosis may differ from accessory spleen, that is, splenosis may lack typical spleen white pulp.

Identification of pathological variants of SLC12A3 gene in a pedigree affected with Gitelman syndrome / 中华医学遗传学杂志

OBJECTIVE@#To detect pathological variants of the SLC12A3 gene in a Chinese pedigree affected with Gitelman syndrome (GS).@*METHODS@#Clinical data and peripheral blood samples of the proband and his family members were collected. All exons of the SLC12A3 gene were amplified by PCR and subjected to Sanger sequencing.@*RESULTS@#Sanger sequencing has revealed that the proband has carried a c.486_489 delTACG (p.Ile162Met fs*8) deletion and a heterozygous c.2890C>T (p.Arg964Trp) missense variant in the SLC12A3 gene. Neither variant was reported previously and was not found among healthy controls.@*CONCLUSION@#The c.486_489delTACG (p.Ile162Met fs*8) and c.2890C>T (p.Arg964Trp) variants of the SLC12A3 gene probably underlay the GS in the proband. Above discovery has enriched the variant spectrum of GS.

Analysis of ADAR1 gene variants in two pedigrees affected with dyschromatosis symmetrica hereditaria / 中华医学遗传学杂志

OBJECTIVE@#To detect variants of ADAR1 gene in two Chinese pedigrees affected with dyschromatosis symmetrica hereditaria (DSH).@*METHODS@#Clinical data and peripheral blood samples of the pedigrees were collected. All exons of the ADAR1 gene were amplified by PCR and subjected to Sanger sequencing. Suspected pathogenic variants were validated among other members of the pedigrees and 100 unrelated healthy controls.@*RESULTS@#For pedigree 1, Sanger sequencing has identified a heterozygous missense variant c.3002G>C (p.Asp968His) in exon 11 of the ADAR1 gene in the proband and his father. For pedigree 2, a novel nonsense variant c.3145C>T (p.Gln1049Ter) was identified in exon 12 of the ADAR1 gene in the proband and his son, which were previously unreported and absent among the healthy controls.@*CONCLUSION@#The c.3002G>C (p.Asp968His) and c.3145C>T (p.Gln1049Ter)variants of the ADAR1 gene probably underlay the DSH in the two pedigrees.

Effect of Home-based Rehabilitation on Congenital Muscular Torticollis / 中国康复理论与实践

Objective:To explore the effect of home-based rehabilitation on children with congenital muscular torticollis (CMT). Methods:From January, 2016 to January, 2018, 60 children with CMT were randomly divided in to control group (n = 30) and observation group (n = 30). Both groups received comprehensive physical therapy; the observation group received home-based rehabilitation in addition. Three months after treatment, the sternocleidomastoid thickness, severity classification of CMT, and clinic effect were compared. Results:After treatment, the sternocleidomastoid thickness decreased in both groups (t > 9.862, P < 0.001), and was better in the observation group than in the control group (t = 5.468, P < 0.001); the severity classification of CMT decreased in both groups (|Z| > 5.857, P < 0.001), and was better in the observation group than in the control group (Z = -2.226, P < 0.05), as well as the clinical effect (U = 2359, P = 0.018). Conclusion:Home-based rehabilitation combined with comprehensive physical therapy is superior to comprehensive physical therapy only.

Surgical technique and effect of proximal femoral nail anti-rotation internal fixation assisted with large retractor for the treatment of femoral intertrochanteric fractures / 中国骨伤

OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the surgical technique and efficacy of large retractor assisted maintenance of proximal femoral nail antirotation(PFNA) in the treatment of femoral intertrochanteric fracture in the absence of a retractor.@*METHODS@#A total of 55 patients with intertrochanteric fractures treated with PFNA internal fixation were selected from April 2012 to December 2016 with a large retractor assisted in maintaining reduction, including 18 males and 37 females with an average age of 75.65 years old ranging from 47 to 90 years old; 31 cases were on the left side and 24 on the right side. All patients had preoperative ipsilateral hip pain, limited mobility, ipsilateral lower extremity extreme external rotation malformation or accompanied by shortening, and preoperative radiographs were clearly diagnosed intertrochanteric fractures. The operative time, intraoperative blood loss, and intraoperative fluoroscopy time were recorded. Postoperative hip function were evaluated.@*RESULTS@#The average operation time was 45.35 min, the average intraoperative blood loss was 117.64 ml and the mean intraoperative fluoroscopic time was 3.42 min. All the fractures were well restored. All patients were followed up from 12 to 24 months with an average of 16.43 months. All the intertrochanteric fractures were bone healed without hip varus deformity, and there were no complications such as internal fixation loosening and fracture. According to Harris hip function score criteria, the results were excellent in 40 cases, good in 8 cases, fair in 5 cases, poor in 2 cases.@*CONCLUSIONS@#Large retractor assisted in maintaining the use of PFNA under reposition can fix various types of femoral intertrochanteric fractures. It has simple requirements for surgical position, low equipment requirements, short operation time, less trauma, reliable fixation, and good postoperative recovery. The surgical procedure can be carried out in a primary hospital without a traction bed.