Characterization of Pore Size Distribution and Water Transport of UHPC Using Low-Field NMR and MIP.

Water transport is vital for the durability of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) in engineering, but its absorption behavior requires further comprehension. This study investigates the impact of silica fume (SF) and metakaolin (MK) on water absorption in UHPC matrix with a high volume of limestone powder (LS) under two curing temperatures, and the variation in water transport with pore size obtained by low field nuclear magnetic resonance (LF-NMR). Relations between cumulative water absorption with other properties were discussed, and the pore size distribution (PSD) measured by Mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) was compared with that determined by LF-NMR. Results showed that MK outperformed SF in reducing water absorption in UHPC matrix, containing 30% LS under steam curing due to the synergistic effect between MK and LS. The incorporation of LS greatly affected the water absorption process of UHPC matrix. In samples without LS, capillary and gel pores absorbed water rapidly within the first 6 h and slowly from 6 h to 48 h simultaneously. However, in samples with 30% LS, gel pore water decreased during water absorption process due to the coarsening of gel pores. MK was able to suppress gel pore deterioration caused by the addition of a large amount of LS. Compared with PSD measured by MIP, NMR performed better in detecting micropores (<10 nm).

A novel method for electroencephalography background analysis in neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy / 中国当代儿科杂志

OBJECTIVES@#To explore a new method for electroencephalography (EEG) background analysis in neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) and its relationship with clinical grading and head magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) grading.@*METHODS@#A retrospective analysis was performed for the video electroencephalography (vEEG) and amplitude-integrated electroencephalography (aEEG) monitoring data within 24 hours after birth of neonates diagnosed with HIE from January 2016 to August 2022. All items of EEG background analysis were enrolled into an assessment system and were scored according to severity to obtain the total EEG score. The correlations of total EEG score with total MRI score and total Sarnat score (TSS, used to evaluate clinical gradings) were analyzed by Spearman correlation analysis. The total EEG score was compared among the neonates with different clinical gradings and among the neonates with different head MRI gradings. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and the area under thecurve (AUC) were used to evaluate the value of total EEG score in diagnosing moderate/severe head MRI abnormalities and clinical moderate/severe HIE, which was then compared with the aEEG grading method.@*RESULTS@#A total of 50 neonates with HIE were included. The total EEG score was positively correlated with the total head MRI score and TSS (rs=0.840 and 0.611 respectively, P<0.001). There were significant differences in the total EEG score between different clinical grading groups and different head MRI grading groups (P<0.05). The total EEG score and the aEEG grading method had an AUC of 0.936 and 0.617 respectively in judging moderate/severe head MRI abnormalities (P<0.01) and an AUC of 0.887 and 0.796 respectively in judging clinical moderate/severe HIE (P>0.05). The total EEG scores of ≤6 points, 7-13 points, and ≥14 points were defined as mild, moderate, and severe EEG abnormalities respectively, which had the best consistency with clinical grading and head MRI grading (P<0.05).@*CONCLUSIONS@#The new EEG background scoring method can quantitatively reflect the severity of brain injury and can be used for the judgment of brain function in neonates with HIE.

A preliminary study on a new method for evaluating brain maturation in preterm infants / 中国当代儿科杂志

OBJECTIVES@#To establish a new method for evaluating the brain maturation of preterm infants based on the features of electroencephalographic activity.@*METHODS@#A prospective study was conducted on the video electroencephalography (vEEG) and amplitude-integrated electroencephalography (aEEG) recordings within 7 days after birth of preterm infants who had a postmenstrual age (PMA) of 25-36 weeks and met the inclusion criteria. The background activity of aEEG+conventional electroencephalography (cEEG) was scored according to the features of brain maturation as a new evaluation system and was compared with the aEEG evaluation system. The correlations of the evaluation results of the two methods with gestational age (GA), PMA, and head circumference were evaluated. The intervals of the total scores of aEEG+cEEG and aEEG were calculated for preterm infants with different PMAs and were compared between groups. The consistency of the new scoring system was evaluated among different raters.@*RESULTS@#A total of 52 preterm infants were included. The total scores of aEEG+cEEG and aEEG were positively correlated with GA, PMA, and head circumference (P<0.05), and the correlation coefficient between the total scores of the two systems and PMA and GA was >0.9. The normal score intervals for aEEG+cEEG and aEEG scoring systems were determined in preterm infants with different PMAs as follows: infants with a PMA of less than 28 weeks had scores of 13.0 (11.0, 14.0) points for aEEG+cEEG and 6.0 (4.0, 7.0) points for aEEG; infants with a PMA between 28 and 29+6 weeks had scores of 16.0 (14.5, 17.0) points for aEEG+cEEG and 8.0 (6.0, 8.0) points for aEEG; infants with a PMA between 30 and 31+6 weeks had scores of 18.0 (17.0, 21.0) points for aEEG+cEEG and 9.0 (8.0, 10.0) points for aEEG; infants with between 32 and 33+6 weeks had scores of 22.0 (20.0, 24.5) points for aEEG+cEEG and 10.0 (10.0, 10.8) points for aEEG; infants with a PMA between 34 and 36 weeks had scores of 26.0 (24.5, 27.5) points for aEEG+cEEG and 11.0 (10.0, 12.0) points for aEEG. There were significant differences in the total scores of aEEG+cEEG and aEEG among the different PMA groups (P<0.05). There was a high consistency between different raters when using the scoring system to evaluate the brain maturation of preterm infants (κ=0.86).@*CONCLUSIONS@#The aEEG+cEEG scoring system established in this study can quantitatively reflect the brain maturation of preterm infants, with a good discriminatory ability between preterm infants with different PMAs and high consistency between different raters.

Analysis of changes in simulated rancidification process during the storage of Huangjiu.

Huangjiu, a traditional Chinese wine with low alcoholic strength, can easily develop rancidification upon microbial contamination in the long-term storage process. In order to analyze the changes in key indexes in the rancidification process during the storage of Huangjiu, a laboratory simulation of microbial contamination changes was carried out. Changes in microbiological indexes, physicochemical indexes, and volatile flavor compounds in the rancidification process of Huangjiu can be divided into two stages. Test results demonstrated that within the early stage of the rancidification process, multiplication of contaminating microorganisms was in the adaptation phase with a slow OD600 growth value of Huangjiu, while physicochemical indexes such as the pH and amino acid nitrogen content changed relatively slowly. The contents of aldehyde compounds in the volatile flavor components of Huangjiu declined quickly to be lower than 1.0 mg/L, while the conductivity index increased by 6%. In the late stage, the OD600 value of Huangjiu increased rapidly and microorganism multiplication entered the logarithmic phase. Furthermore, changes in the physicochemical indexes are accelerated. Specifically, the histamine content increased by 457% and the content of aldehydes remains lower than 1.0 mg/L. The conductivity index continued to rise by 25% in this stage. This indicates that the two rancidification stages have different influences on the quality of Huangjiu. The conductivity value can be used as a staged representative index throughout the rancidification of Huangjiu to distinguish between different batches and evaluate the degree of microbial contamination. Additionally, the conductivity index can be used for long-term online monitoring of large tank storage of Huangjiu.

Risk factors of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in very preterm infants: a national multicenter study / 中国小儿急救医学

Objective:To analyze the risk factors of bronchopulmonary dysplasia(BPD)in very preterm infants(VPI), and to provide scientific basis for the prevention and treatment of BPD in VPI.Methods:A prospective multicenter study was designed to collect the clinical data of VPI in department of neonatology of 28 hospitals in 7 regions from September 2019 to December 2020.According to the continuous oxygen dependence at 28 days after birth, VPI were divided into non BPD group and BPD group, and the risk factors of BPD in VPI were analyzed.Results:A total of 2 514 cases of VPI including 1 364 cases without BPD and 1 150 cases with BPD were enrolled.The incidence of BPD was 45.7%.The smaller the gestational age and weight, the higher the incidence of BPD( P<0.001). Compared with non BPD group, the average birth age, weight and cesarean section rate in BPD group were lower, and the incidence of male infants, small for gestational age and 5-minute apgar score≤7 were higher( P<0.01). In BPD group, the incidences of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome(NRDS), hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus, retinopathy of prematurity, feeding intolerance, extrauterine growth restriction, grade Ⅲ~Ⅳ intracranial hemorrhage, anemia, early-onset and late-onset sepsis, nosocomial infection, parenteral nutrition-associated cholestasis were higher( P<0.05), the use of pulmonary surfactant(PS), postnatal hormone exposure, anemia and blood transfusion were also higher, and the time of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, oxygen use and total hospital stay were longer( P<0.001). The time of starting enteral nutrition, cumulative fasting days, days of reaching total enteral nutrition, days of continuous parenteral nutrition, days of reaching 110 kcal/(kg·d) total calorie, days of reaching 110 kcal/(kg·d) oral calorie were longer and the breastfeeding rate was lower in BPD group than those in non BPD group( P<0.001). The cumulative doses of amino acid and fat emulsion during the first week of hospitalization were higher in BPD group( P<0.001). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that NRDS, invasive mechanical ventilation, age of reaching total enteral nutrition, anemia and blood transfusion were the independent risk factors for BPD in VPI, and older gestational age was the protective factor for BPD. Conclusion:Strengthening perinatal management, avoiding premature delivery and severe NRDS, shortening the time of invasive mechanical ventilation, paying attention to enteral nutrition management, reaching whole intestinal feeding as soon as possible, and strictly mastering the indications of blood transfusion are very important to reduce the incidence of BPD in VPI.

Phenotypes and ATP7B gene variants in 316 children with Wilson disease / 中华儿科杂志

Objectives: To summarize the clinical phenotypes and the variation spectrum of ATP7B gene in Chinese children with Wilson's disease (WD) and to investigate their significance for early diagnosis. Methods: Retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical data of 316 children diagnosed as WD in Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center during the period from January 2010 to June 2021. The general situations, clinical manifestations, lab test results, imaging examinations, and ATP7B gene variant characteristics were collected. The patients were divided into asymptomatic WD group and symptomatic WD group based on the presence or absence of clinical symptoms at the time that WD diagnosis was made. The χ2 test, t test or Mann-Whitney U test were used to compare the differences between groups. Results: Among the 316 children with WD, 199 were males and 117 were females, with the age of 5.4 (4.0, 7.6) years at diagnosis; 261 cases (82.6%) were asymptomatic with the age of 4.9 (3.9, 6.4) years; whereas 55 cases (17.4%) were symptomatic with the age of 9.6 (7.3, 12.0) years. The main symptoms invloved liver, kidney, nervous system, or skin damage. Of all the patients, 95.9% (303/316) had abnormal liver function at diagnosis; 98.1% (310/316) had the serum ceruloplasmin lever lower than 200 mg/L; 97.7% (302/309) had 24-hour urine copper content exceeding 40 μg; only 7.4% (23/310) had positive corneal K-F rings, 8.2% (23/281) had abnormal MRI signals in the lenticular nucleus, and all of them had symptoms of damage in liver, kidney or nervous system. Compared with the group of symptomatic WD, asymptomatic group had higher levels of serum alanine aminotransferase and lower levels ceruloplasmin and 24-hour urine copper [(208±137) vs. (72±78) U/L, (55±47) vs. (69±48) mg/L, 103 (72, 153) vs. 492 (230, 1 432) μg; t=9.98, -1.98, Z=-4.89, all P<0.001]. Among the 314 patients completing genetic sequencing, a total of 107 mutations in ATP7B gene were detected, of which 10 are novel variants, and 3 cases (1.0%) had large heterozygous deletion (exons 10 to exon 11) in ATP7B gene. The percentage of missense mutation in asymptomatic WD children was significantly higher than that in symptomatic WD (81.5% (422/518) vs. 69.1% (76/110), χ²=8.47, P<0.05). WD patients carrying homozygous variant of c.2 333G>T had significantly low levels of ceruloplasmin than those not carrying this variant ((23±5) vs. (61±48) mg/L, t=-2.34, P<0.001). Conclusions: The elevation of serum ALT is an important clue for early diagnosis of WD in children, while serum ceruloplasmin and 24-hour urine copper content are specific markers for early diagnosis of WD. In order to confirm the diagnosis of WD, it is necessary to combine the Sanger sequencing with multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification or other testing technologies.

Incidence of extrauterine growth retardation and its risk factors in very preterm infants during hospitalization: a multicenter prospective study / 中国当代儿科杂志

OBJECTIVES@#To investigate the incidence of extrauterine growth retardation (EUGR) and its risk factors in very preterm infants (VPIs) during hospitalization in China.@*METHODS@#A prospective multicenter study was performed on the medical data of 2 514 VPIs who were hospitalized in the department of neonatology in 28 hospitals from 7 areas of China between September 2019 and December 2020. According to the presence or absence of EUGR based on the evaluation of body weight at the corrected gestational age of 36 weeks or at discharge, the VPIs were classified to two groups: EUGR group (n=1 189) and non-EUGR (n=1 325). The clinical features were compared between the two groups, and the incidence of EUGR and risk factors for EUGR were examined.@*RESULTS@#The incidence of EUGR was 47.30% (1 189/2 514) evaluated by weight. The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that higher weight growth velocity after regaining birth weight and higher cumulative calorie intake during the first week of hospitalization were protective factors against EUGR (P<0.05), while small-for-gestational-age birth, prolonged time to the initiation of total enteral feeding, prolonged cumulative fasting time, lower breast milk intake before starting human milk fortifiers, prolonged time to the initiation of full fortified feeding, and moderate-to-severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia were risk factors for EUGR (P<0.05).@*CONCLUSIONS@#It is crucial to reduce the incidence of EUGR by achieving total enteral feeding as early as possible, strengthening breastfeeding, increasing calorie intake in the first week after birth, improving the velocity of weight gain, and preventing moderate-severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia in VPIs.

Triphasic dynamic enhanced computed tomography for differentiating cholesterol and adenomatous gallbladder polyps.

BACKGROUND: Triphasic dynamic enhanced computed tomography (CT) scans were acquired to identify cholesterol and adenomatous gallbladder (GB) polyps that were inaccurately diagnosed before surgery. PURPOSE: To evaluate the CT findings of 1.0- to 2.0-cm GB polyps for differentiating between cholesterol and adenomatous polyps. METHODS: Fifty-two patients with GB polyps were treated surgically from December 2017 to July 2020 and were retrospectively divided into 2 groups according to the postoperative pathologic results: a cholesterol group with 30 patients and an adenomatous group with 22 patients. Unenhanced and triphasic dynamic enhanced CT scans were performed for all the patients within 2 weeks before surgery. The CT image parameters were measured and analyzed by 2 senior radiologists blinded to the pathological diagnoses. RESULTS: Of the 22 patients in the adenomatous group, 77.3% were female and 22.7% were male, with a mean age of 53.5 years; among the 30 patients in the cholesterol group, 66.7% were female and 33.3% were male, with a median age of 50.1 years. The CT image parameters of all 52 patients with GB polyps were analyzed. Significant differences were found in the arterial phase CT values, portal venous phase CT values, delayed phase CT values, ∆CT1 values (portal venous phase CT minus delayed phase CT values), and ∆CT2 values (arterial phase CT minus delayed phase CT values) between the cholesterol and adenomatous polyp groups (p < 0.05). In differentiating the two groups, the ∆CT1 and ∆CT2 values were superior to the arterial, portal venous and delayed phase CT values regarding both sensitivity and specificity. CONCLUSION: The arterial phase CT values, portal venous phase CT values, delayed phase CT values, and ∆CT values (including ∆CT1 and ∆CT2) from triphasic dynamic enhanced CT scans can differentiate the nature of gallbladder polypoid lesions, with the ∆CT values having the highest sensitivity and specificity.

Dual-energy CT to differentiate gallbladder polyps: cholesterol versus adenomatous.

BACKGROUND: Dual-energy computed tomography (DE-CT) scans were acquired to identify cholesterol and adenomatous gallbladder (GB) polyps, which have not been well evaluated before surgery. PURPOSE: To evaluate the DE-CT findings of GB polyps 1.0-2.0 cm in size and differentiate between cholesterol and adenomatous polyps. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Forty-six patients with GB polyps were surgically treated from December 2017 to December 2019 and divided into two groups according to their postoperative pathologic results: a cholesterol group with 26 patients and an adenomatous group with 20 patients. All of these patients underwent DE-CT imaging with tube voltages of 80 kVp and 140 kVp within two weeks before surgery. Mean attenuation values were measured for every GB polyp at 80/140 kVp and at 40/140 keV. The mean attenuation value changes between 140 kVp and 80 kVp (MAVC140-80 kVp) and mean attenuation value changes between 100 keV and 40 keV (MAVC100-40 keV) were calculated. RESULTS: The CT image parameters of all 46 patients with GB polyps were analyzed. There were significant differences in MAVC140-80 kVp and MAVC100-40 keV between cholesterol and adenomatous polyps (P <0.05); these values were positive for cholesterol polyps and negative for adenomatous polyps. CONCLUSION: The unique energy spectrum information provided by DE-CT scans is helpful in differentiating between cholesterol and adenomatous polyps 1.0-2.0 cm in size.

Characteristics and prognosis of neonatal pneumothorax: a clinical analysis of 150 cases / 国际儿科学杂志

Objective:To investigate the clinical characteristics of different gestational ages in neonatal pneumothorax and the influencing factors of adverse outcomes.Methods:Newborns with pneumothorax hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit, the division of neonatology of Shengjing hospital, China Medical University from Jan.2012 to Dec.2018 were included.Babies were divided into both premature group and full-term group according to gestational age(GA), and survival group and death group according to the outcomes.Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to explore the influencing factors of death from pneumothorax in neonates.Results:150 children were included, of them 101 males, 49 females(2.06: 1), 103 outborn(68.7%)and 123 unilateral pneumothorax(82.0%). The overall mortality was 9.3%(14/150). There were 60 premature infants with gestational age(GA)28~36w and birth weight(BW)624~4 000 g, 5(8.3% in the premature group)died, and the other 90 were full-term infants with GA37~42w, BW2 650~4 700 g, 9(10.0% in the fullterm group)died.The rates of premature rupture of membranes(26.7%), resuscitation(26.7%), pulmonary surfactant(PS)(30.0%)and mechanical ventilation before pneumothorax(56.7%)in the preterm group were significantly higher than that in the term group(12.2%, 13.3%, 3.3% and 26.7%, P<0.05). Premature rupture of membranes more than 24 h( OR=1.230, 95% CI 3.800~3.940, P<0.05), mechanical ventilation( OR=2.491, 95% CI 1.322~4.694, P<0.05)and pulmonary hemorrhage( OR=36.846, 95% CI 5.840~232.462, P<0.05)were independently influencing factors of mortality.Apgar scores≥7 at one minute( OR=0.157, 95% CI 0.032~0.761, P<0.05)decreased the mortality. Conclusion:The majority of neonatal pneumothorax occurs within 48 h of birth and most are unilateral.The pneumothorax in preterm was mostly resulted from perinatal factors.Some factors are associated with the increasing of mortality.

Research advances in neonatal cerebral sinovenous thrombosis / 中国当代儿科杂志

Neonatal cerebral sinovenous thrombosis (CSVT) is a cerebrovascular disease with a seriously underestimated incidence rate. Due to a lack of specific clinical manifestations and the low sensitivity of conventional imaging examinations, it has long been considered a rare disease in neonates. In recent years, the development of magnetic resonance technology has improved the diagnostic rate of CSVT. This article reviews the research advances in intracranial venous anatomy of neonates and clinical manifestations, imaging features, treatment, and prognosis of CSVT and deep venous thrombosis, in order to improve the understanding and to make correct diagnosis and treatment of neonatal CSVT.

Comparison of murine models of ulcerative colitis induced by free drinking and intragastric administration of dextran sulfate sodium with different concentrations / 中国药理学通报

Aim To investigate the influence of different concentrations of dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) and administration approaches on the establishment of mouse model of acute ulcerative colitis(UC). Methods Mice were randomly divided into the normal control group, 3% DSS free drinking group, 4% DSS free drinking group, 30% DSS intragastric administration group and 40% DSS intragastric administration group. The amount and average dosage of intaken DSS by mice in free drinking group were measured and the intragastric administration group were given the same dosage. The survival rate, disease activity index (DAI), the lengths and pathological changes of colon were observed, and the coefficients of variation of each indicator described above were compared among the groups. Results Except for the normal control group, other groups developed experimental UC. Among these four approaches, 3% DSS solution free drinking showed appropriate incidence, higher animal survival rate and operability and lower cost, while there was no significant difference in the coefficients of variation of DAI between 3% DSS solution free drinking group and the others. Conclusion 3% DSS solution free drinking has more advantages in the establishment of a murine model with acute UC than other approaches.

Physical Fitness for Children from Special Education Schools Based on ICF / 中国康复理论与实践

Objective To explore the functional status and influencing factors of physical fitness of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities enrolled in special education, and to establish framework of physical fitness for analysis of physical fitness and exercise intervention using International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Methods Based on the ICF apporach, we analyzed the functional status and physical fitness characteristics and influencing factors of students in special education schools, and developed a function-based physical fitness intervention program for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities with reference to the requirements of WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior (2020). Results A systematic analysis of the overall functional status of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities based on ICF, especially intellectual functions, activities and environmental factors related to intellectual disability, was conducted and discussed in the context of related motor functions and physical fitness. A physical activity program was developed based on the ICF and with reference to WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior (Children and Adolescents), and related adaptive support strategies were proposed. Conclusion The overall functional status of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities has been analyzed in body functioning (both intellectual and motor), activity and participation, and environmental factors. Based on WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior and the ICF framework, a physical activity program for physical fitness with adaptive and supportive teaching and training methods, has been developed for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Physical Fitness for Children from Special Education Schools Based on ICF / 中国康复理论与实践

Objective To explore the functional status and influencing factors of physical fitness of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities enrolled in special education, and to establish framework of physical fitness for analysis of physical fitness and exercise intervention using International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Methods Based on the ICF apporach, we analyzed the functional status and physical fitness characteristics and influencing factors of students in special education schools, and developed a function-based physical fitness intervention program for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities with reference to the requirements of WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior (2020). Results A systematic analysis of the overall functional status of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities based on ICF, especially intellectual functions, activities and environmental factors related to intellectual disability, was conducted and discussed in the context of related motor functions and physical fitness. A physical activity program was developed based on the ICF and with reference to WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior (Children and Adolescents), and related adaptive support strategies were proposed. Conclusion The overall functional status of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities has been analyzed in body functioning (both intellectual and motor), activity and participation, and environmental factors. Based on WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior and the ICF framework, a physical activity program for physical fitness with adaptive and supportive teaching and training methods, has been developed for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Differential expression of circular RNA in patients with white matter hyperintensity and cognitive impairment / 中南大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVES@#White matter hyperintensity (WMH) is an important factor leading to cognitive impairment, and the mechanism has not been clarified. In recent years, studies have found that circular RNA (circRNA) has differential expression in cerebrovascular diseases. This study aims to analyze the expression profile of circRNA in peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) of patients with WMH with cognitive impairment, to screen the differentially expressed circRNA, and to explore the possible role of circRNA in WMH with cognitive impairment.@*METHODS@#CircRNA microarray was used to detect the circRNA expression profile of PBMC in patients with WMH with cognitive impairment, and in patients with WMH without cognitive impairment as well as in normal controls (3 cases each, male to female ratio of 2꞉1). The differentially expressed circRNA in patients with WMH with cognitive impairment was screened. The screening criteria for differentially expressed circRNA was fold change (FC) ≥2.0 (|log@*RESULTS@#Compared with the control group, there were 5 significantly up-regulated circRNA and 3 down-regulated circRNA in the WMH with cognitive impairment group; 8 circRNA were significantly up-regulated and 2 were down-regulated in the WMH without cognitive impairment group. When compared with the WMH with cognitive impairment group, no co-differentially expressed circRNA was found in WMH without cognitive impairment group and control group. Compared with the control group, the expression of hsa_circ_0092222 was up-regulated and the expressions of hsa_circ_0000662 and hsa_circ_0083773 were down-regulated in the WMH with cognitive impairment group and the WMH without cognitive impairment group, and there was no significant difference between the 2 groups (all @*CONCLUSIONS@#The circRNA expression profile of patients with WMH is changed significantly. The differentially expressed circRNA may be the cause of WMH; Hsa_circ_0092222, hsa_circ_0000662, and hsa_circ_0083773 may regulate the expression of target genes by targeting adsorption of the target miRNA, leading to brain white matter damage through Janus kinase 2 (JAK2)/signal transducers and activators of transcription (STAT3) signal pathway and Wnt signal pathway.There is no significant difference in circRNA expression profile between WMH with or without cognitive impairment. Cognitive impairment in patients with WMH may have other reasons.

Analysis of gut microbiota change in colorectal adenomatous polyps patients by 16S rRNA sequencing / 中华检验医学杂志

Objective:To explore the characteristics of gut microbiota change in colorectal adenomatous polyps (CAP), which has been considered as precancerous lesion for colorectal cancer.Methods:Thirty patients with colon adenomatous polyps (CAP group) and thirty healthy individuals without adenomatous polyps (HC group) who underwent colonoscopy at the First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University from November 2017 to April 2018 were randomly collected. The biopsy mucosae were collected by endoscopic electrocoagulation, and DNA was extracted to amplify 16S rRNA V3-V4 region, followed high-throughput sequencing with Illumina MiSeq platform. The experimental results were analyzed using Wilcoxon test.Results:The alpha diversity of CAP patients was higher than that of healthy controls (Chao & Ace P<0.01). A decreased abundance of Bacteroidetes (FC=0.38) was observed at phylum level( P<0.05). At genus level, the abundances of Bacteroides (FC=0.32) , Escherichia (FC=0.57) , Ruminococcus (FC=0.42) , Blautia (FC=0.27) , and Dorea (FC=0.57) were decreased ( P<0.05), but those of Pseudomonas(FC=2.43), Lactococcus(FC=2.84), Geobacillus(FC=2.07), and Acinetibacter(FC=2.36) were increased in CAP patients ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Compared with healthy volunteers, there are significant differences in the abundance and diversity of the adenoma tissue in CAP patients, indicating that there is an imbalance of gut microbiota in the adenomatous polyps. The imbalance of intestinal microenvironment may contribute to the occurrence and development of CAP.

Clinical analysis of early-onset group B Streptococcus infection induced purulent meningitis in newborns / 中国小儿急救医学

Objective:To explore the value of magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) in clinical diagnosis and prognosis by comparing the clinical features of early-onset group B Streptococcus(GBS)-induced purulent meningitis and the performance of head MRI.Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical characteristics and MRI features of 16 neonates with early-onset GBS induced purulent meningitis admitted to Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University from January 2013 to December 2017.Results:Among the 16 neonates with early-onset GBS induced purulent meningitis, there were three cases showing specific neurological symptoms, including varying degrees of convulsions and/or changes in muscle tone.There were two cases showing the general infection manifestations such as lethargy, refusal of milk, low response, and only two cases had fever.Eleven cases of neonates with purulent meningitis had a head MRI examination.There were three cases of brain edema of different degrees, and one of which had ventricular ependymitis; Seven cases had white matter damage, and two cases of which complicated with ventricular hemorrhage.And one case had cerebral infarction.A total of 11 cases were improved or cured clinically, four cases gave up treatment due to serious complications, and one case died in hospital.Conclusion:The incidence of early-onset GBS-induced purulent meningitis is high and the prognosis is poor.The neurological pathological changes of the brain can be found through MRI examination, which provides an objective basis for the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.

Analysis of gut microbiota change in colorectal adenomatous polyps patients by 16S rRNA sequencing / 中华检验医学杂志

Objective@#To explore the characteristics of gut microbiota change in colorectal adenomatous polyps (CAP), which has been considered as precancerous lesion for colorectal cancer.@*Methods@#Thirty patients with colon adenomatous polyps (CAP group) and thirty healthy individuals without adenomatous polyps (HC group) who underwent colonoscopy at the First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University from November 2017 to April 2018 were randomly collected. The biopsy mucosae were collected by endoscopic electrocoagulation, and DNA was extracted to amplify 16S rRNA V3-V4 region, followed high-throughput sequencing with Illumina MiSeq platform. The experimental results were analyzed using Wilcoxon test.@*Results@#The alpha diversity of CAP patients was higher than that of healthy controls (Chao & Ace P<0.01). A decreased abundance of Bacteroidetes (FC=0.38) was observed at phylum level(P<0.05). At genus level, the abundances of Bacteroides (FC=0.32) , Escherichia (FC=0.57) , Ruminococcus (FC=0.42) , Blautia (FC=0.27) , and Dorea (FC=0.57) were decreased (P<0.05), but those of Pseudomonas(FC=2.43), Lactococcus(FC=2.84), Geobacillus(FC=2.07), and Acinetibacter(FC=2.36) were increased in CAP patients (P<0.05).@*Conclusions@#Compared with healthy volunteers, there are significant differences in the abundance and diversity of the adenoma tissue in CAP patients, indicating that there is an imbalance of gut microbiota in the adenomatous polyps. The imbalance of intestinal microenvironment may contribute to the occurrence and development of CAP.

MagT1 regulated the odontogenic differentiation of BMMSCs induced byTGC-CM via ERK signaling pathway.

BACKGROUND: Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs) are suitable cell sources for dental pulp regeneration, but the mechanism of BMMSCs differentiation into odontogenic lineage remains unknown. The aim of the present study was to reveal the role of magnesium transporter protein 1 (MagT1) and MAPK pathways in the odontogenic differentiation of BMMSCs. METHODS: The RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) was performed to explore the altered transcriptome of BMMSCs undergoing odontogenic differentiation induced by tooth germ cell-condition medium (TGC-CM). Pathway analysis was conducted to explore enriched pathways of the differential expression signature. Automated western blot, real-time PCR, shRNA lentivirus, and flow cytometry were used to detect the function of MagTl and MAPK pathway in odontogenic differentiation of BMMSCs. RESULTS: RNA-seq identified 622 differentially expressed genes associated with odontogenic differentiation of BMMSCs induced by TGC-CM, some of which were responsible for MAPK pathway. Consistently, we verified that TGC-CM induced odontogenic differentiation of BMMSCs through activating ERK/MAPK pathway, and the inactivation of ERK/MAPK pathway inhibited the odontogenic differentiation induced by TGC-CM. We also found MagT1 protein was significantly increased during odontogenic differentiation of BMMSCs induced by TGC-CMM, in accordance, MagT1 knockdown significantly decreased the extent of mineralized nodules and the protein levels of alkaline phosphatase (ALP), dentin matrix protein 1 (DMP-1), and dentin sialophosphoprotein (DSP). Flow cytometry showed that intracellular Mg2+ was significantly reduced in MagT1-knockdown BMMSCs, indicating the suppression of MagT1 inhibited odontogenic differentiation of BMMSCs by decreasing intracellular Mg2+. Finally, we performed RNA-seq to explore the altered transcriptome of MagT1-knockdown BMMSCs undergoing odontogenic differentiation and identified 281 differentially expressed genes, some of which were involved in MAPK pathway. Consistently, automated western blot analysis found the ERK/MAPK pathway was inhibited in MagT1-knockdown BMMSCs during odontogenic differentiation, indicating that suppression of MagT1 inhibited odontogenic differentiation of BMMSCs via ERK/MAPK pathway. CONCLUSIONS: This study identified the significant alteration of transcriptome in BMMSCs undergoing odontogenic differentiation induced by TGC-CM. We clarified the pivotal role of MagT1 and ERK/MAPK pathway in odontogenic differentiation of BMMSCs, and suppression of MagT1 inhibited the odontogenic differentiation of BMMSCs by decreasing the intracellular Mg2+ and inactivating ERK/MAPK pathway.