Effects of Tao Hong Si Wu decoction on IncRNA expression in rats with occlusion of middle cerebral artery / 中国药理学通报

Aim To screen and study the expression of long non-coding RNA (IncRNA) in rats with middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) with MCAO treated with Tao Hong Si Wu decoction (THSWD) and determine the possible molecular mechanism of THSWD in treating MCAO rats. Methods Three cerebral hemisphere tissue were obtained from the control group, MCAO group and MCAO + THSWD group. RNA sequencing technology was used to identify IncRNA gene expression in the three groups. THSWD-regulated IncRNA genes were identified, and then a THSWD-regu-lated IncRNA-mRNA network was constructed. MCODE plug-in units were used to identify the modules of IncRNA-mRNA networks. Gene ontology (GO) and kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes (KEGG) were used to analyze the enriched biological functions and signaling pathways. Cis- and trans-regulatory genes for THSWD-regulated IncRNAs were identified. Reverse transcription real-time quantitative pol-ymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) was used to verify IncRNAs. Molecular docking was used to identify IncRNA-mRNA network targets and pathway-associated proteins. Results In MCAO rats, THSWD regulated a total of 302 IncRNAs. Bioinformatics analysis suggested that some core IncRNAs might play an important role in the treatment of MCAO rats with THSWD, and we further found that THSWD might also treat MCAO rats through multiple pathways such as IncRNA-mRNA network and network-enriched complement and coagulation cascades. The results of molecular docking showed that the active compounds gallic acid and a-mygdalin of THSWD had a certain binding ability to protein targets. Conclusions THSWD can protect the brain injury of MCAO rats through IncRNA, which may provide new insights for the treatment of ischemic stroke with THSWD.

Clinical Comparison of the Efficacy of Systemic Thrombolysis,Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis,and AngioJet Percutaneous Mechanical Thrombectomy in Acute Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis / 中国医学科学院学报

Objective To compare the clinical effects of three treatment methods including systemic thrombolysis(ST),catheter-directed thrombolysis(CDT),and AngioJet percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy(PMT)in acute lower extremity deep venous thrombosis(LEDVT). Methods The data of 82 patients diagnosed with LEDVT in the Department of Vascular and Gland Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei North University from January 2017 to December 2020 were collected.The patients were assigned into a ST group(n=50),a CDT group(n=16),and a PMT group(n=16)according to different treatment methods.The efficacy and safety were compared among the three groups. Results Compared with that before treatment,the circumferential diameter difference of both lower limbs on days 1,2,and 3 of treatment in the ST,CDT,and PMT groups reduced(all P<0.001).The PMT group showed smaller circumferential diameter difference of lower limbs on days 1,2,and 3 of treatment than the ST group(all P<0.001)and smaller circumferential diameter difference of the lower patellar margin on day 1 of treatment than the CDT group(P<0.001).The PMT group showed higher diminution rate for swelling of the affected limb at the upper and lower edges of the patella than the ST group(P<0.001)and higher diminution rate for swelling at the upper edge of the patella than the CDT group(P=0.026).The incidence of complications after treatment showed no significant differences among the three groups(all P>0.05).The median of hospital stay in the PMT group was shorter than that in the ST and CDT groups(P=0.002,P=0.001).The PMT group had higher thrombus clearance rate than the ST group(P=0.002)and no significant difference in the thrombus clearance rate from the CDT group(P=0.361).The vascular recanalization rates in the PMT(all P<0.001)and CDT(P<0.001,P=0.002,P=0.009)groups 3,6,and 12 months after treatment were higher than those in ST group,and there were no significant differences between PMT and CDT groups(P=0.341,P=0.210,P=0.341). Conclusions ST,CDT,and PMT demonstrated significant efficacy in the treatment of LEDVT,and PMT was superior to ST and CDT in terms of circumferential diameter difference of the lower limbs,diminution rate for swelling of the affected limb,thrombus clearance rate,length of hospital stay,and long-term vascular recanalization.There was no obvious difference in safety among the three therapies.

The epidemiological characteristics of pneumoconiosis in Qingyuan City from 1949 to 2018 / 中华劳动卫生职业病杂志

Objective: In order to find out the prevalence and death of pneumoconiosis in Qingyuan City, to explore the regularity of pneumoconiosis and lay a foundation for the prevention and management of pneumoconiosis. Methods: In August to December 2019, the basic data of pneumoconiosis from 1949 to 2018 were obtained through the monitoring of death causes of residents, occupational disease management system, Guangdong population information system and other means. The reported cases of pneumoconiosis were followed up, and retrospective investigation was conducted to analyze the basic conditions, the length of service exposed to dust, the time of diagnosis, the type of disease, the stage and the combined status of tuberculosis of pneumoconiosis cases. Results: From 1949 to 2018, a total of 466 cases of new pneumoconiosis were reported in Qingyuan City, including 325 cases of death (69.74%) , 114 cases of survival (24.46%) and 27 cases of loss of follow-up (5.80%) . The cases were mainly concentrated in the age group of 40-89 years (80.04%, 373/466) . There were 411 male cases (88.20%) and 7 female cases (1.50%) . The median length of service exposed to dust was 10.7 (6.0, 16.0) years. The diagnosis time of pneumoconiosis cases was mainly from 1949 to 1986 (68.67%, 320/466) , and the death cases were mainly from 1949 to 1986 (82.77%, 269/325) . Silicosis was the main type of pneumoconiosis (398 cases, 85.41%) . 200 cases (42.92%) were diagnosed as stage I pneumoconiosis, 185 cases (39.69%) were stage II pneumoconiosis, 81 cases (17.38%) were stage III pneumoconiosis at the first diagnosis. 102 cases (21.89%) were pneumoconiosis with tuberculosis. The proportion of death and lost follow-up cases diagnosed as stage I pneumoconiosis for the first time was significantly lower than that of survival cases, and the proportion diagnosed as stage II pneumoconiosis and the complication rate of tuberculosis were significantly higher than those of survival cases (χ(2)=15.48, 11.29, 32.73, P<0.001) . Conclusion: Pneumoconiosis in Qingyuan City is mainly silicosis. The number of new cases has been increasing in the past decade, and the prevention and control situation is still severe. The comprehensive prevention and treatment of silica dust should be included in the focus of supervision of government functional departments.

A real-time and modular approach for quick detection and mechanism exploration of DPIs with different carrier particle sizes

Dry powder inhalers (DPIs) had been widely used in lung diseases on account of direct pulmonary delivery, good drug stability and satisfactory patient compliance. However, an indistinct understanding of pulmonary delivery processes (PDPs) hindered the development of DPIs. Most current evaluation methods explored the PDPs with over-simplified models, leading to uncompleted investigations of the whole or partial PDPs. In the present research, an innovative modular process analysis platform (MPAP) was applied to investigate the detailed mechanisms of each PDP of DPIs with different carrier particle sizes (CPS). The MPAP was composed of a laser particle size analyzer, an inhaler device, an artificial throat and a pre-separator, to investigate the fluidization and dispersion, transportation, detachment and deposition process of DPIs. The release profiles of drug, drug aggregation and carrier were monitored in real-time. The influence of CPS on PDPs and corresponding mechanisms were explored. The powder properties of the carriers were investigated by the optical profiler and Freeman Technology four powder rheometer. The next generation impactor was employed to explore the aerosolization performance of DPIs. The novel MPAP was successfully applied in exploring the comprehensive mechanism of PDPs, which had enormous potential to be used to investigate and develop DPIs.

Ubiquitin⁃like Protein UBQLN2 Exerts Tumor Suppressor Effect by Inhibiting Activation of Wnt Signaling Pathway in Colon Cancer / 中国生物化学与分子生物学报

Colon cancer is a malignant tumor that harms human health. In spite of significant progress in our understanding of the molecular pathogenesis, the prognosis for patients with colon cancer remains poor. Ubiquilin-2 (UBQLN2) is a member of the ubiquitin family, actively implicated in the degradation of misfolded and redundant proteins through the ubiquitin-proteasome system and macroautophagy. However, the role and mechanism of UBQLN2 in colon cancer are not clear. This study was designed to explore the role of UBQLN2 in colon cancer and whether the Wnt pathway is involved. IHC and Western blotting analysis showed lower UBQLN2 expression in colon cancer tissues and cells (P<0. 05), and exhibited a negative correlation of UBQLN2 expression with clinical stage and lymph node metastasis (P< 0. 05). CCK-8 assay and flow cytometry demonstrated that UBQLN2 expression could inhibit colon cancer cell proliferation and promote cell apoptosis (P<0. 05). Western blotting analysis reveals that suppression of UBQLN2 enhances Bcl-2 expression but inhibits Bax and Wnt signaling. Taken together, these results showed that UBQLN2 inhibits proliferation and promotes apoptosis of colorectal cancer cells through suppressing the Wnt signaling pathway.

Relationship between Expression of Runt-related Transcription Factor 3 and Enhancer of zeste Homolog 2 Proteins and Sensitivity to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer / 中国医学科学院学报

Objective To investigate the expression and correlation of Runt-related transcription factor 3(RUNX3)and enhancer of zeste homolog 2(EZH2)in rectal cancer,and to reveal the relationship between the expression of RUNX3 and EZH2 and the sensitivity of XELOX regimen to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in locally advanced rectal cancer patients. Methods The carcinoma and paracancerous tissues of 31 patients with rectal adenocarcinoma and no preoperative antitumor therapy were selected as cancer group and paracancer group,respectively.The relative mRNA levels of RUNX3 and EZH2 in the two groups were measured by real-time quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction,and the protein levels were determined by immunohistochemical assay.The expression of RUNX3 and EZH2 was compared between cancer tissue and paracancerous tissue.The pre-treatment wax blocks of 26 patients with locally advanced rectal cancer who received 3 cycles of XELOX regimen as neoadjuvant chemotherapy before surgery were selected as the pre-neoadjuvant therapy group,and the postoperative pathological wax blocks were selected as the post-neoadjuvant treatment group.Tumor regression grade(TRG)was determined to evaluate the efficacy of neoadjuvant therapy.Immunohistochemical assay was used to detect the protein levels of RUNX3 and EZH2 in the two groups,and then the relationship between the expression patterns of the two proteins and the efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy was analyzed. Results Compared with paracancerous tissue,the cancer tissue showed down-regulated mRNA level and reduced positive protein expression rate of RUNX3,while up-regulated mRNA level(

Expression of Runt-related Transcription Factor 3 in Human Colon Cancer Cell Line HCT-116 Resistant to 5-Fluorouracil and the Mechanism of Drug Resistance / 中国医学科学院学报

Objective To establish a human colon cancer cell line HCT-116/5-FU resistant to 5-fluorouracil(5-FU)and explore the relationship between runt-related transcription factor 3(RUNX3)and drug resistance of colorectal cancer.Methods The human colon cancer cell line HCT-116/5-FU with resistance to 5-FU was established by low concentration gradient increment combined with high-dose intermittent shock.CCK-8 method was used to determine the half maximal inhibitory concentration(IC

Donor-specific antibodies, glomerulitis, and human leukocyte antigen B eplet mismatch are risk factors for peritubular capillary C4d deposition in renal allografts / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

BACKGROUND@#The complement system plays an important role in the immune response to transplantation, and the diagnostic significance of peritubular capillary (PTC) C4d deposition (C4d+) in grafts is controversial. The study aimed to fully investigate the risk factors for PTC C4d+ and analyze its significance in biopsy pathology of kidney transplantation.@*METHODS@#This retrospective study included 124 cases of kidney transplant with graft biopsy and donor-specific antibody (DSA) testing from January 2017 to December 2019 in a single center. The effects of recipient pathological indicators, eplet mismatch (MM), and DSAs on PTC C4d+ were examined using univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses.@*RESULTS@#In total, 35/124 (28%) were PTC C4d+, including 21 with antibody-mediated rejection (AMR), eight with renal tubular injury, three with T cell-mediated rejection, one with glomerular disease, and two others. Univariate analysis revealed that DSAs (P < 0.001), glomerulitis (P < 0.001), peritubular capillaritis (P < 0.001), and human leukocyte antigen (HLA) B eplet MM (P = 0.010) were the influencing factors of PTC C4d+. According to multivariate analysis, DSAs (odds ratio [OR]: 9.608, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.742-33.668, P < 0.001), glomerulitis (OR: 3.581, 95%CI: 1.246-10.289, P = 0.018), and HLA B eplet MM (OR: 1.166, 95%CI: 1.005-1.353, P = 0.042) were the independent risk factors for PTC C4d+. In receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, the area under the curve was increased to 0.831 for predicting PTC C4d+ when considering glomerulitis, DSAs, and HLA B eplet MM. The proportions of HLA I DSAs and PTC C4d+ in active antibody-mediated rejection were 12/17 and 15/17, respectively; the proportions of HLA class II DSAs and PTC C4d+ in chronic AMR were 8/12 and 7/12, respectively. Furthermore, the higher the PTC C4d+ score was, the more serious the urinary occult blood and proteinuria of recipients at the time of biopsy.@*CONCLUSIONS@#PTC C4d+ was mainly observed in AMR cases. DSAs, glomerulitis, and HLA B eplet MM are the independent risk factors for PTC C4d+.

Effect of Bushen Huatan Prescription on Serum LPS and TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB Signaling Pathway in Rats with Ovariectomy-induced Osteoporosis / 中国实验方剂学杂志

Objective:To explore the effect of Bushen Huatan prescription on serum lipopolysaccharide （LPS） and Toll-like receptor 4 （TLR4）/ myeloid cell differentiation protein 88 （MyD88）/nuclear transcription factor-<italic>κ</italic>B （NF-<italic>κ</italic>B） signaling pathway in rats with ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis. Method:Sixty SPF 6-month-old female rats were randomly divided into sham operation group， model group， estradiol valerate group and Bushen Huatan prescription low， medium and high dose groups.One week after modeling by bilateral ovariectomy， 8 rats in each group were selected to receive intragastric administration.The estradiol valerate group was given 0.184 mg·kg^-1 by gavage， and Bushen Huatan prescription low， middle and high dose groups were given 4.7， 9.4 and 18.8 g·kg^-1 by gavage， sham operation group and model group were given 0.9% saline 4 mL by gavage respectively.After 12 weeks of intervention， the rats were sacrificed for detection.Serum LPS was detected by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay （ELISA）， while protein expressions of TLR4， MyD88 and phosphorylated （p）-NF-<italic>κ</italic>B p65 in bone tissue were detected by Western blot， and the mRNA expressions of TLR4， MyD88， NF-<italic>κ</italic>B p65， IL-1<italic>β</italic>， and IL-6 in bone tissue were detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction（PCR）. Result:Compared with sham operation group， the serum LPS level as well as protein expression of TLR4， MyD88， p-NF-<italic>κ</italic>B p65 and mRNA expression of TLR4， MyD88， NF-<italic>κ</italic>B p65， IL-1<italic>β</italic>， and IL-6 significantly increased in model group（<italic>P</italic><0.05）.Compared with the model group， serum LPS level， protein expression of TLR4， MyD88， and p-NF-<italic>κ</italic>B p65， mRNA levels of TLR4， MyD88， and NF-<italic>κ</italic>B p65 in bone tissues as well as downstream inflammatory factors IL-1<italic>β</italic>， IL-6 mRNA expression decreased to different degrees in estradiol valerate group and Bushen Huatan prescription high dose group（<italic>P</italic><0.05）. Conclusion:Bushen Huatan prescription can reduce serum LPS content， regulate mRNA and protein expression of TLR4， MyD88， NF-<italic>κ</italic>B p65 and p-NF-<italic>κ</italic>B p65 in TLR4/MyD88/NF-<italic>κ</italic>B pathway， and down-regulate mRNA levels of IL-1<italic>β</italic> and IL-6 in bone tissues to improve bone microstructure and inhibit the development of postmenopausal osteoporosis （PMOP）.

PLA2R1 and HLA-DQA1 gene variations in idiopathic membranous nephropathy in South China

INTRODUCTION@#Associations of variations in PLA2R1 and HLA-DQA1 genes with susceptibility to idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN) have been well documented. Association with spontaneous remission, however, is poorly defined in the Chinese Han population.@*METHODS@#A Chinese cohort of 117 IMN patients and 138 healthy controls were recruited between July 2009 and November 2019. Case-control studies for single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within HLA-DQA1 (rs2187668) and PLA2R1 (rs35771982, rs4664308, rs3749117, rs3749119) genes were performed. The contributions of these polymorphisms to predict susceptibility, titre of autoantibodies against the M-type phospholipase A2 receptor (anti-PLA2R1), glomerular PLA2R1 expression, and spontaneous remission were analysed.@*RESULTS@#We found that variations in PLA2R1 (SNPs rs35771982, rs4664308, rs3749117) were strongly associated with IMN susceptibility, while SNP (rs2187668) within HLA-DQA1 did not increase the risk of IMN. All SNPs in PLA2R1 and HLA-DQA1 were not statistically associated with anti-PLA2R1 titre, glomerular PLA2R1 expression and spontaneous remission after Bonferroni correction (@*CONCLUSION@#This study confirms that variations in PLA2R1 (SNPs rs35771982, rs4664308, rs3749117) are risk factors for IMN. We found excellent association of serum albumin level, anti-PLA2R1 titre and glomerular PLA2R1 positivity with non-spontaneous remission in IMN.

Accumulation of porphyrin metabolites induced by 5-aminolevulinic acid in urine of rats with colorectal cancer / 中国医师杂志

Objective:To investigate the accumulation of porphyrin metabolites [uroporphyrinogen (UP) Ⅰ and coproporphyrinogen (CP) Ⅲ] induced by 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) in the urine of rats with colorectal cancer.Methods:The rat model of colorectal cancer was established by dimethylhydrazine (DMH). Urine samples were collected from 30 colorectal cancer rats (colorectal cancer group) and 30 normal rats (normal group). Each animal was given 5-ALA (50 mg/kg) by gavage, and urine was collected after 2, 4, 6 and 8 h. The contents of urinary porphyromogen Ⅰ and porphyromogen faecalis Ⅲ in urine were detected by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).Results:There was no significant difference in the contents of UP Ⅰ and CP Ⅲ in urine between colorectal cancer group and normal group before oral administration of 5-ALA ( P>0.05). After oral administration of 5-ALA, the contents of UP Ⅰ and CP Ⅲ in urine of colorectal cancer group were significantly higher than those of normal group ( P<0.05). The contents of UP Ⅰ and CP Ⅲ in urine of colorectal cancer group reached the highest value at 4 hours. According to the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve drawn from 4-hour test results, the threshold value of UP Ⅰ for colorectal cancer diagnosis was 50.43 μmol/g, with corresponding sensitivity 96.7%, and the specificity 63.3%, respectively. The threshold value of CP Ⅲ for colorectal cancer diagnosis was 108.85 μmol/g, with corresponding sensitivity 66.7%, and the specificity 86.7%, respectively. Conclusions:The accumulation of porphyrin metabolites induced by 5-ALA in the urine of rats with colorectal cancer is significant. The porphyrin metabolites in urine may be a new tumor marker of colorectal cancer, which provides an experimental basis for the diagnosis of colorectal cancer.

Effect and apoptosis mechanism of human colonic carcinoma HT-29 cells induced by 5-ALA-PDT / 中国医师杂志

Objective:To explore the effect and mechanism of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid-Photodynamic Therapy (5-ALA-PDT) on the apoptosis of the human colonic carcinoma HT-29 cells.Methods:HT-29 cells were cultured in vivio and divided into four groups: blank control group, 5-ALA group, PDT group and 5-ALA-PDT group.The control group was not given photosensitizer and light treatment; 5-ALA group was given photosensitizer ; PDT group was given light treatment; 5-ALA-PDT group was given photosensitizer and light treatment at the same time. Flow cytometry was used to observe the apoptosis of HT-29 cells. Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) was used to observe the expression of B-type lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) and Bcl-2 associated X protein (Bax) in HT-29 cells. Ultraviolet spectrophotometry was used to detect the expression of Caspase-3. Results:The apoptotic rate of 5-ALA-PDT group was significantly higher than that of blank control group, 5-ALA group and PDT group ( P<0.05). Compared with the blank control group, 5-ALA-PDT group and PDT group, the expression of Bcl-2 in the 5-ALA-PDT group was statistically significant ( P<0.05), but there was no significant difference in Bax expression among the four groups ( P>0.05). The expression of Bax/Bcl-2 in 5-ALA-PDT group was significantly higher than that in blank control group, 5-ALA group and PDT group ( P<0.05). The expression of Caspase-3 in 5-ALA-PDT group was significantly higher than that in blank control group, 5-ALA group and PDT group ( P<0.05). Conclusions:5-ALA-PDT can induce apoptosis of HT-29 cells, and its mechanism may be related to the induction of apoptosis through Bax/Bcl-2 pathway.

Oral Chinese Herbal Medicine for Depressive Disorder in Patients after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis / 中国结合医学杂志

OBJECTIVE@#To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of oral Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs) on post-percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) patients with depressive disorder in coronary heart disease (CHD).@*METHODS@#A literature search was conducted through databases including PubMed, Cochrane Library, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure Databases (CNKI), Chinese Biomedical Literature Database (SinoMed), Chongqing VIP Chinese Science and Technology Periodical Database (VIP) and Wanfang Database up to August 2018. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing CHMs with placebo or no additional treatments on the basis of standard conventional pharmacological therapies were included. Data extraction, analyses and quality assessment were performed according to the Cochrane standards. RevMan 5.3 software was used to synthesize the results.@*RESULTS@#A total of 16 RCTs enrolling 1,443 participants were included in this systematic review. When compared with antidepressants alone, CHMs showed similar benefits with less side effects [risk ratio=0.54, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.43 to 0.69, 582 patients]; meanwhile, the combination therapy may have more advantages than antidepressants alone [mean difference (MD)=-1.03, 95%CI-1.81 to-0.25, 267 patients). When identified with placebo, CHMs seem to have more advantages in relieving depressive symptoms (MD=-19.00, 95%CI-20.02 to-17.98, 189 patients). However, when compared with basic treatment of post- PCI, CHMs showed different results in two trials. In terms of post-PCI related clinical symptoms, CHMs seem to have more advantages in relieving chest pain and other general clinical symptoms. However, the heterogeneity in this review was generally high, it may be caused by different interventions used in each trial and the low quality of the trials.@*CONCLUSIONS@#In total, CHMs showed potentially beneficial effects on depressive symptoms and post-PCI related clinical symptoms. However, because of small sample size and potential bias of most trials, this result should be interpreted with caution. More rigorous trials with larger sample size and higher quality are warranted to give high quality of evidence to support the use of CHMs for CHD complicated with depression.

Infection control in coronavirus disease 2019 wards of Wuhan Huoshenshan Hospital / 第二军医大学学报

This paper summarizes the infection control practice in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) wards of Wuhan Huoshenshan Hospital. By closely focusing on the three key elements of infectious diseases and strictly following the general prevention principles, we implement systematic management, including ward design, personnel management, disinfection measures, protection management, diagnosis and treatment path, clinical specimens, redisinfection of medical equipment and clearance of garbage. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) nucleic acid was detected in samples from critical patients and their surrounding environments, so as to indentify the possible contamination path to guide the prevention and control. During the mission, the systematic and meticulous infection control management in the wards effectively controlled cross infections, ensured the effective and safe treatment of COVID-19 patients, with no medical staff infections occurred, providing references for infection control of wards in similar epidemics in the future.

Retinol-binding protein is an independent risk factor for hospitalization events in patients undergoing hemodialysis / 中华检验医学杂志

Objective:To explore the risk factors related to hospitalization events in out patients on hemodialysis and to evaluate the effect of serum retinol-binding protein (RBP) level on hospitalization events in patients on hemodialysis.Methods:Case-control study. A total of 80 patients on dialysis were recruited, including 47 men (58.8%) and 33 women (41.2%), with an average age of (60.9±11.7) years (range: 32-89 years) and a median dialysis age of 43.6 months. Dialysis-related data were collected, the serum RBP level was detected using the ELISA method. Patients were followed-up until June 30, 2019, to record the events associated with all kinds of hospitalization events. The t-test, Mann-Whitney U test and chi-square test were used to compare the differences between the hospitalized event group and the non-event group. Multivariate logistic regression was used to analyze the related risk factors of hospitalization events. The Kaplan-Meier method, Log-rank test, and Cox proportional hazards regression model were used to analyze survival data. Results:During the 19-month follow-up period, 26/80 patients (32.5%) had 67 events of hospitalization. There was no difference ( P>0.05) in age, sex composition, dialysis age, ratio of diabetes/hypertension, interval dialysis weight gain (IDWG), systolic/diastolic blood pressure before dialysis, kt/v and URR between the groups with or without hospitalization events. The cut-off point of serum RBP was calculated using the patient′s highest Youden index. The patients were divided into the high-RBP group ( n=44) and low-RBP group ( n=36) according to the level of 165.34 mg/L. The incidence of hospitalization events in the high-RBP group was higher than that in the low-RBP group (45.45%>16.67%, P=0.006). Using the multivariate logistic regression model, after adjusting for sex, age, albumin and total cholesterol (CHO), only the serum RBP level was independently correlated with hospitalization events. The high-RBP group had an odds ratio ( OR) of 3.64 (95 %CI, 1.14-11.58; P=0.029) compared with the low-level group in hospitalization events. The Kaplan-Meier survival analysis showed that the incidence of hospitalization events in the high-RBP group was significantly higher than that in the low-RBP group ( P=0.0058). The test results of the multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression model showed that for patients on hemodialysis, an elevated serum RBP level is an independent risk factor for hospitalization events. Conclusion:Elevated serum RBP level is correlated with hospitalization events in patients on hemodialysis. RBP is an independent risk factor for hospitalization events in outpatients on hemodialysis.

Changes of urinary porphyrin metabolites before and after operation for colorectal cancer and their correlation with prognosis / 中国医师进修杂志

Objective:To investigate the changes of porphyrin metabolites in urine of patients with colorectal cancer before and after operation and their correlation with prognosis.Methods:One hundred patients with colorectal cancer were collected in First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei North University from June 2016 to December 2016, urine was collected before operation, 1 week after operation, 1 year after operation and before recurrence. The contents of urinary porphyrin metabolites of uroporphyrinogenI (UP Ⅰ) and coproporphyrinogen Ⅲ(CP Ⅲ) were detected by high performance liquid chromatography. Toanalyse the changes of UPⅠ and CPⅢ levels before and after operaction of colorectal cancer and their correlation with clinicopathologicalcharacteristics,and the recurrence and metastasis after operation.Results:The levels of UPⅠ and CPⅢ in urine of patients with colorectal cancer after operation were significantly lower than those before operation [(66.80 ± 17.62) μmol/g vs. (35.58 ± 9.32) μmol/g, (20.14 ± 3.14) μmol/g vs. (10.38 ± 0.85) μmol/g] ( P<0.05). The levels of UP Ⅰ and CP Ⅲ in urine of patients with Dukes C/D stage were significantly higher than those with Dukes A/B stage [(45.26 ± 5.26) μmol/g vs. (28.56 ± 3.45) μmol/g, (86.57 ± 6.58) μmol/g vs. (52.48 ± 3.36) μmol/g], the levels of UP Ⅰand CPⅢ in urine of patients with lymph node metastasis were significantly higher than those without lymph node metastasis [(45.44 ± 5.46) μmol/g vs. (30.27 ± 6.07) μmol/g, (86.67 ± 6.87) μmol/g vs. (56.10 ± 11.08) μmol/g], there were significant differences ( P<0.05). Urinary levels of UPⅠ and CPⅢ were independent risk factors for recurrence and metastasis of colorectal cancer after operation ( OR=1.149 and 1.065, P<0.05). Conclusions:Porphyrin metabolites (UPⅠ and CPⅢ) in urine may serve as a new marker for assessing colorectal cancer.

Advances in animal models of diet-related nonalcoholic fatty liver disease / 解放军医学杂志

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become one of the most common chronic liver disease in the world. The environment and the susceptibility of the host genetic background determine the disease phenotype and affect its progress. Dietary factors play an extremely important role in the occurrence and development of metabolic diseases. The food carries energy and information, which directly or indirectly affects the metabolism and function of the human body. Currently animal models of diet-related NAFLD have been very mature, but it is not perfect. Therefore, based on the complexity of NAFLD, in order to elucidate the pathogenesis of disease, look for potential therapeutic targets, evaluate the treatment, it is necessary to develop effectively and safely preclinical models in vitro and in vivo. We should focus on finding pathogenic animal models that are more consistent with human dietary patterns, which is important for further understanding of NAFLD disease. Therefor, this article reviews the current research progress of animal models of diet-related NAFLD, and discuss the importance of establishing new diet-related NAFLD models.

Research progress of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in nonobese adults / 解放军医学杂志

Nonobese non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a special clinical phenotype of NAFLD. The patients do not have the characteristics of obesity, so they are often overlooked by people. The reports of these patients in domestic and foreign literature are not completely consistent. This paper mainly discusses its etiology, risk factors, pathological characteristics, diagnosis and lifestyle intervention, so as to provide some help for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of adult patients with nonobese NAFLD.

Depression and APOEε4 Status in Individuals with Subjective Cognitive Decline: A Meta-Analysis

Objective@#To evaluate the associative role of depression and apolipoprotein E epsilon 4 allele (APOEε4) in subjective cognitive decline (SCD) and its progression to objective cognitive decline. @*Methods@#After literature search in electronic databases, studies were selected by following precise eligibility criteria. Meta-analyses were performed to examine the role of APOEε4 and depression in SCD or its progression to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia. @*Results@#APOEε4 positivity was not different between SCD and normal individuals but was significantly higher in individuals with SCD plus than in normal individuals [odds ratio: 2.39 (95% CI: 1.87, 3.05); p<0.00001] and in SCD converters than in non-converters [odds ratio: 5.19 (95% CI: 2.36, 11.42); p<0.00001]. Depression was significantly higher in individuals with SCD [standardized mean difference: 0.63 (0.45, 0.82); p<0.00001] and SCD plus [standardized mean difference: 0.83 (0.43, 1.22); p<0.0001] than in normal individuals. However, depression was not different between SCD and MCI or between SCD converters and non-converters. Age of SCD converters was higher than non-converters [mean difference: 2.95 years (0.58, 5.31)]. @*Conclusion@#Whereas APOEε4 positivity was higher in SCD plus and SCD converters, depression was higher in SCD and SCD plus but was not different between SCD and MCI.

Role of institutional cultural building in the schistosomiasis control program of Jiangsu Province / 中国血吸虫病防治杂志

Jiangsu Province was once one of the provinces that are hyperendemic for schistosomiasis in China. Following the concerted efforts for nearly 70 years, the transmission of schistosomiasis was interrupted in the province in 2019, which is the first province to achieve the national criteria of interruption of schistosomiasis transmission among the 5 provinces locating in the marshland and lake regions. In addition to political, economic and scientific and technical factors that greatly contribute to the huge achievements from schistosomiasis control in Jiangsu Province, the spiritual implication of Jiangsu schistosomiasis control culture that is mainly characterized by dedication, rigorousness, truth-seeking and innovation play a vital role in the schistosomiasis control program of Jiangsu Province, which encourages generations of schistosomiasis control professionals working in Jiangsu Province to fight against the “God of plague”.