Aim To observe the inhibitory effect of dihydroartemisinin combined with COX-2 inhibitor on S180 sarcoma and their possible antitumor mechanisms.Methods The ICR mice model of the subcutaneous transplanting tumor was established by S180 sarcoma to investigate the treatment effect of dihydroartemisinin and COX-2 inhibitor.Expressions of VEGF,COX-2 and CD31 in S180 sarcoma were detected and the amount of leukocyte was also observed.Results Dihydroartemisinin combined with COX-2 inhibitor could potently inhibit tumor growth and inflammation.The maximal antitumor rate reached 55.38%.The results of immunohistochemistry showed that COX-2 and VEGF protein expressions were weakened by dihydroartemisinin and COX-2 inhibitor,versus the control groups.Further,RT-PCR analysis showed that the expression of VEGF mRNA was also effectively decreased.Finally,a significant down-regulation effect of COX-2 and VEGF protein expression was observed.Conclusions Dihydroartemisinin combined with COX-2 inhibitor can significantly inhibit S180 tumor.The antitumor mechanism of these two drugs might be closely related to the effect of COX-2 and VEGF expression suppression.

Abstract To further standardize the procurement management of reagents and consumables in disease control and prevention institutions in Zhejiang Province and facilitate incorruptible health building, the procurement management for reagents and consumables in Zhejiang disease control and prevention institutions was created by Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention in 2019. Based on three-layer architecture of SaaS, PaaS and IaaS, this platform, which is easy to perform, safe and practical, provides modular portal website services, and its main functions include procurement budget management, procurement plan management, order management, bidding management, contract management, execution-of-contract and acceptance, and payment management. This platform, which was initiated to be run on early 2020, was found to be improve the procurement efficiency, safe management costs, reduce the internal control risk, and facilitate the containment of COVID-19, which may provide the support to improving procurement management and laboratory capability in disease control and prevention institutions.

Objective To analyze the changes in peripheral blood monocyte subpopulations in patients with primary, secondary and latent syphilis. Methods Flow cytometry was used to detect CD14highCD16- and CD14+CD16+ monocyte subpopulations in peripheral blood from 58 patients with untreated syphilis, including 36 cases of latent syphilis,8 cases of primary syphilis and 14 cases of secondary syphilis, as well as from 65 normal human controls. Restflts Compared with the normal controls, the proportion of CD14+CD16+ monocytes among total monocytes was significantly elevated (12.0% ± 5.0% vs 6.0% ± 3.3%, t = 7.25, P < 0.01), while that of CD14highCD16- monocytes was down-regulated (88.0% ± 5.1% vs 94.0% ± 3.5%, t = -7.20, P < 0.01). No statistical difference was observed in the proportion of CD14+CD16+ or CD14hhighCD16- monocytes among the patients with primary syphilis, secondary syphilis and those with latent syphilis (all P > 0.05). Conclusions The changes in peripheral blood monocyte subpopulation in patients with untreated syphilis may be associated with the permanent infection of Treponema pallidum, but have no obvious correlation with clinical stage of syphilis.

Objective To comprehensively study the oxidative stress of bone tissue in rats with chronic fluorosis treated with anti-oxidant,the oxidative damage of lipid,protein and DNA.Methods Forty Wistar rats weaned 2 weeks were randomized by weight and divided into 4 groups according to body weight,control group (treated with tap water) and 3 NaF (sodium fluoride) exposure groups (treated with NaF at 50,150 and 250 mg/L),5 female rats and 5 male rats in each group.NaF was given through drinking water.After 6 months of treatment,a 12-hour urine samples were collected,then rats were killed,serum was collected,right rear tibiofibula was separated.Bone and urinary fluoride content and incidence rate of dental fluorine were studied and the levels of bone tissue suppression function of hydroxy free radical,superoxide dismutase (SOD),catalase (CAT),glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px),8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine (8-OHdG),protein carbonyls (PCO),and malonaldehyde (MDA) were assayed.Results ① Results of suppression function of hydroxy free radical:The difference of bone tissue suppression function of hydroxy free radical among control [(22.99 ± 4.31)U/mg prot],low-excess dose [(22.76 ± 8.11)U/mg prot],medium-excess dose [(13.47 ± 4.56)U/mg prot] and high-excess dose [(19.40 ± 5.92)U/mg prot] groups was statistically significant (F =5.01,P ＜0.05).②Results of SOD:The difference of bone tissue SOD among control [(5.06 ± 1.16)U/mg prot],low-excess dose [(5.32 ± 1.18)U/mg prot],medium-excess dose [(3.71 ± 0.72)U/mg prot] and high-excess dose [(4.80 ± 1.10)U/mg prot] groups was statistically significant (F =4.44,P ＜0.05).③ Results of CAT:The difference of bone tissue CAT among control [(25.20 ± 5.91)U/mg prot],low-excess dose [(22.53 ± 7.10) U/mg prot],medium-excess dose [(17.96 ± 4.71)U/mg prot] and high-excess dose [(19.52 ± 5.52)U/ mg prot] groups was statistically significant (F =2.85,P ＜0.05).④Results of GSH-Px:The differences of bone tissue GSH-Px among control [(52.86 ± 12.88)U/mg prot],low-excess dose [(70.05 ± 15.72)U/mg prot],medium-excess dose [(51.55 ± 6.97)U/mg prot] and high-excess dose [(57.47 ± 10.99) U/mg prot] groups was statistically significant (F =4.89,P ＜0.05).⑤Results of PCO:The differences of bone tissue PCO among control [(58.73 ± 20.86)ng/L],low-excess dose [(89.41 ± 26.20)ng/L],medium-excess dose [(97.07 ± 22.24)ng/L] and highexcess dose [(83.96 ± 29.55)ng/L] groups was statistically significant (F =4.43,P ＜0.05).⑥Results of 8-OHdG:The differences of bone tissue 8-OHdG among control [(87.66 ± 6.32)ng/L],low-excess dose [(86.31± 6.30)ng/L],medium-excess dose [(92.17 ± 4.28)ng/L] and high-excess dose [(88.02 ± 6.14)ng/L] groups was not statistically significant (F =1.88,P ＞ 0.05).⑦Results of MDA:The differences of bone tissue MDA among control [(3.70 ± 1.73) nmol/mg prot],low-excess dose [(2.10 ± 0.95)nmol/mg prot],medium-excess dose [(3.32± 2.20)nmol/mg prot] and high-excess dose [(2.71 ± 2.18)nmol/mg prot] groups was not statistically significant (F =1.37,P ＞ 0.05).Conclusions The activity of SOD and CAT of bone tissue are inhibited and suppression function of hydroxy free radical is decreasing under fluorosis influence,which results in protein damage.Oxidative stress is considered to be one of the mechanisms of skeletal fluorosis.

Objective To analyze the important abnormal results of physical examination of the staff in our hospital in recent 2 years,and to provide evidence for the health management of the staff in our hospital.Methods The physical examina-tion data of hospital staff in recent 2 years were retrospectively analyzed,and the important abnormal results were statistically ana-lyzed.Results A total of 3 584 employees participated in physical examination,including753 males and 2831 females.There were 92 cases with significant abnormal results,and the total detection rate was 2.57%.The detection rate of significant abnor-mal results was slightly lower in males(17cases,2.26%)than in females(75cases,2.65%),and the age of females[(48.89±19.53)years]was lower than that of males[(55.68±17.43)years].The age group with the most significant detec-tion rate of important abnormal results was 50-59 years old(3.07%),and the diseases detected by important abnormal results were as follows:There were 26 thyroid tumors,19 lung tumors,13 breast tumors,12 space occupying cases(3 liver,4 kidney,2 adrenal glands,1 adnexa,1 pancreas,1 mediastinum),9 vascular lesions,6 abnormal tumor markers,5 cervical lesions,1 tuberculosis,and 1 subdural hematoma.Among them,thyroid tumors,breast tumors,lung tumors and cervical lesions were the main cases in women,and vascular diseases,lung tumors,space-occupying lesions(liver and kidney)and thyroid tumors were the main cases in men.Conclusion Physical examination is of great significance in detecting important abnormal diseases.We should attach great importance to physical examination,detect serious diseases as early as possible,and strengthen health man-agement accordingly.

Objective:To investigate the relationship between six common cytogenetic abnormalities and bone marrow pathomorphology in multiple myeloma (MM).Methods:Bone marrow biopsy was performed on 151 newly-diagnosed MM patients. Meanwhile, myeloma cells were enriched by CD138 immunomagnetic beads, and then lq+, 13q-, 17p-, t(4;14), t (11;14), t (14;16) and other common genetic abnormalities were detected using interphase fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). The relationship between different genetic abnormalities and biopsy morphology was compared.Results:Of the 151 patients, 15 had extramedullary infiltration (9.9%). The rate of cytogenetic abnormalities was 76.2% (115/151), of which 1q+ accounted for 49.7% (75/151), 13q-39.1% (59/151), 17p-8.6% (13/151), t(4;14) 21.2% (32/151), t(11;14) 19.2% (29/151), and t(14;16) 2.0% (3/151). The proliferation patterns of MM plasma cells were nodular (48.3%, 73/151), interstitial (33.8%, 51/151) and diffuse (17.9%, 27/151). The morphology of plasma cells was mainly mature type (58.3%, 88/151), followed by juvenile type (20.5%, 31/151), intermediate type (15.9%, 24/151) and plasmacyte type (5.3%, 8/151). According to the mSMART risk stratification system, the proliferation pattern of myeloma cells in the high-risk group was mainly diffuse type, and the morphology was mainly immature and plasmacyte type. In the middle-risk group, mature type myeloma cells were mainly nodular proliferating. In the low-risk and negative group, mature type myeloma cells were mainly interstitial proliferating. There was no difference in the probability of different proliferation modes of intermediate type plasma cells in each group.Conclusions:The proliferation pattern and morphology of plasma cells in bone marrow biopsy combined with cytogenetic markers can more accurately predict the severity and prognosis of MM.

The aim of this study was to explore the impact of chronic apical periodontitis(CAP)on atherosclerosis in apoE-/-mice fed high-fat diet(HFD).This investigation focused on the gut microbiota,metabolites,and intestinal barrier function to uncover potential links between oral health and cardiovascular disease(CVD).In this study,CAP was shown to exacerbate atherosclerosis in HFD-fed apoE-/-mice,as evidenced by the increase in plaque size and volume in the aortic walls observed via Oil Red O staining.16S rRNA sequencing revealed significant alterations in the gut microbiota,with harmful bacterial species thriving while beneficial species declining.Metabolomic profiling indicated disruptions in lipid metabolism and primary bile acid synthesis,leading to elevated levels of taurochenodeoxycholic acid(TCDCA),taurocholic acid(TCA),and tauroursodeoxycholic acid(TDCA).These metabolic shifts may contribute to atherosclerosis development.Furthermore,impaired intestinal barrier function,characterized by reduced mucin expression and disrupted tight junction proteins,was observed.The increased intestinal permeability observed was positively correlated with the severity of atherosclerotic lesions,highlighting the importance of the intestinal barrier in cardiovascular health.In conclusion,this research underscores the intricate interplay among oral health,gut microbiota composition,metabolite profiles,and CVD incidence.These findings emphasize the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene as a potential preventive measure against cardiovascular issues,as well as the need for further investigations into the intricate mechanisms linking oral health,gut microbiota,and metabolic pathways in CVD development.

Objective To assess cervical cancer and human papillomavirus(HPV)vaccine awareness and analyze the influencing fac-tors among rural Kazakh women aged 25 to 64 years in the Tacheng region of Xinjiang.Methods Overall 2000 rural Kazakh women(aged 25 to 64 years)were selected using a township-based cluster sampling method from the five townships in Toli County,Tacheng Region,for an interview-based questionnaire survey.Study participants were divided into screened and unscreened groups according to whether they had participated in screening in the past,and their cognitive levels were compared.Based on their cognitive scores,the study participants were divided into low-and high-cognitive groups,and the χ2 test and logistic regression were used to analyze the influencing factors.Results The awareness level of HPV and cervical cancer screening among the 1 885 study participants ranged from 1.91%to 13.32%,and was higher in the screened group than in the unscreened group(P<0.001).The analysis found that annual household income had an independent influence on the level of awareness of HPV and cervical cancer screening(P<0.001),and the level of awareness grad-ually increased with the increase in annual household income.The awareness rate of the HPV vaccine was>95%,and the willingness to vaccinate children was<10%.The analysis found that education level and annual household income independently influenced the level of awareness of the HPV vaccine(P<0.001),and women with high school education and an annual household income of 30 000 to 60 000 had a high rate of awareness of the HPV vaccine(OR=2.595,95%CI:1.069-6.302;OR=2.876,95%CI:1.630-5.076).Conclusion Rural Kazakh women in Tori County of Xinjiang have a low level of cervical cancer screening awareness,a high HPV vac-cine awareness rate,and a negative attitude toward HPV vaccination for their children.Educational level and annual household income are factors affecting the awareness level of cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccination.Health education should be carried out according to local and individual needs to improve rural women's awareness levels and promote efficient implementation of cervical cancer preven-tion and control measures.

The interaction between oncolytic virus (OV) and the tumor microenvironment or body immune system is critical to the outcome of antitumor therapy. The antitumor mechanism of OV is complex, which involves direct cytotoxic effects, immunogenicity change in tumor microenvironment, the role of tumor vasculature, and activating of the antitumor immunity response, to reach the goal of killing the tumor cells infected or uninfected, and confirming the continous favorable effects.

Objective:To explore the interventional effect of β-sitosterol on ovalbumin(OVA)-induced allergic asthma rats and its potential mechanism.Methods:SD male rats were randomly divided into normal group(CON),model group(M),positive drug dexamethasone group(DEX,0.075 mg/kg)and β-sitosterol group(Sit,50 mg/kg).A rat model of allergic asthma was estab-lished by intraperitoneal injection of OVA with aluminum hydrogen solution,and nebulized inhalation of OVA to stimulate.Rats were given intragastric administration 30 min before aerosol challenge,and after continuous administration for 7 days,the indicators of cough and asthma and tracheal phenol red excretion were detected.HE staining was used to observe pathological changes of lung tis-sue.Flow cytometry was used to detect reactive oxygen species(ROS)generation,apoptosis level and ratios of Th17 and Treg cells in peripheral blood.Biochemical method was used to detect contents of MDA,and activities of T-SOD and GSH-Px in rat lung tissues.ELISA was used to detect levels of Th17 and Treg-related cytokines(TNF-α,IL-4,IL-6,IL-17A,and IL-35).Results:Compared with model group,β-sitosterol significantly prolonged the incubation period of cough and gasp in rats with allergic asthma,reduced the frequency of cough and gasping,and promoted the excretion of phenol red in trachea;significantly reduced inflammatory infiltration in lung tissue of asthmatic rats;observably reduced MDA content in lung tissue,ROS of primary lung cell and apoptosis levels of asthmatic rats,increased the activities of T-SOD and GSH-Px;markedly reduced proportion of Th17 cells and levels of pro-inflammatory cyto-kines TNF-α,IL-4,IL-6 and IL-17A,increased proportion of Treg cells and levels of anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-35.Conclusion:β-sitosterol can ameliorate airway inflammation and oxidative damage in OVA-induced allergic asthmatic rats,and its mecha-nism may be related to the regulation of β-sitosterol on Th17/Treg immune imbalance and oxidative stress response.