markers of endometriosis. Its clinical value deserves further investigation.

Objective To set up the proteomic protein profiling of adenomyotic tissue and normal uterine muscle and identify the abnormally expressed proteins in adenomyotic tissue. Methods Samples of adenomyotic tissue (adenomyosis group) and age-matched healthy uterine muscle (control group) were collected from totally 10 patients undergoing transabdominal hysterectomy for adenomyosis and cervical diseases at Peking Union Medical College Hospital from January 2007 to October 2007. The proteomics profiling of adenomyotic tissue and normal uterine tissue were established using two dimensional gel electrophoresis (2-DE) and gel staining method. The differently expressed protein spots were detected by gel comparison using image analysis software and identified using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS). Results In Coomassie blue stained gels there were on average (512 ± 36) spots and compared with the reference gel the matching rate was 83.7%. In silver stained gels there were (762 +54) spots and compared with the reference gel the matching rate was 81.1%.Compared with normal uterine muscle, there were 15 protein spots disregulated in adenomyotic tissue.Among them 10 protein spots were successfully identified by mass spectrometry. The functions of these disregulated proteins included cell skeleton, oxidation, apoptosis and immune reaction. Conclusions Comparative proteomics analysis is a useful approach for the study of adenomyosis. Compared with normal uterine muscle there are abnormalities in cell skeleton, oxidation, apoptosis and immune reaction. These life processes may participate in pathophysiology of adenomyosis.

Objective To explore the influence factors of the metabolic syndrome in the continuous ambu-latory peritoneal peptide(CAPD)patients. Methods A total of 104 CAPD in the PD center of the First and the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University from June 2014 to June 2016 were enrolled in this study. Patients were divided into the metabolic syndrome(MS)and the non-metabolic syndrome(non-MS)group. The clinical data of patients with MS and non-MS was compared,and the influence factors of the MS in PD patients were analyzed. Results Twelve patients were diagnosed as metabolic syndrome. Significant differences in age, urine volume,serum phosphorus(P)and uric acid(UA)were observed between group MS and non-MS(P<0.05). Twenty people were overweight,with the prevalence rate of 19.2%. Compared with the normal and overweight group,age,high density lipoprotein(HDL),P and serum iron were statistically significant(P < 0.05). Thirty-one people were diagnosed as dyslipidemia,with the prevalence rate of 29.8%. Compared with the normal group, albumin,UA,BMI and D/P were statistically significant in the dyslipidemia group(P < 0.05). Ten patients were diagnosed as hyperglycemia,with the prevalence rate of 9.6 %. Significant differences in hemoglobin and the dia-stolic blood pressure(DBP)were found between the hyperglycemia group and the normal group(P < 0.05). Age and P were shown as independent risk factors for PD patients with MS(P<0.05,respectively).Conclusion The peritoneal dialysis patients were more likely to have metabolic syndrome than the normal population.Age and serum phosphorus are the factors influencing the occurrence of MS in peritoneal dialysis patients.

Objective To explore the diagnostic value of deep medullary vein (DMV) score for cognitive impairment in patients with cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD).Methods Collect clinical and imaging data of 108 patients who visited Lishui Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University from May 2022 to December 2023.According to the mini-mental state examination,patients were divided into a cognitive impairment group (36 cases) and a cognitive function normal group (72 cases).On magnetic sensitive images,the DMV scores of the six regions on both sides of the frontal lobe,parietal lobe,occipital lobe are rated from 0 to 3 points based on their visual conditions,and the total scores of the six regions is the DMV score (0 to 18 points).Applying international CSVD guidelines to assess CSVD burden in patients.Analyze the correlation between DMV score and cognitive impairment,and compare the diagnostic value of DMV scores and CSVD score for cognitive impairment.Results The median CSVD burden score of 108 patients was 1 (0,2) points,and the median DMV score was 4 (1,9) points.The DMV score was positively correlated with the presence of cognitive impairment (r=0.525,P<0.001).There were statistically significant differences in age,cerebral microbleeds,perivascular space enlargement,white matter hyperintensities,CSVD burden,and DMV score between the cognitive impairment group and the cognitive function normal group (P<0.05).The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of diagnosed with cognitive impairment using DMV score was 0.820 (95％CI:0.741-0.898,P<0.001).Conclusion DMV score is positively correlated with CSVD cognitive impairment,and it has certain predictive value for cognitive impairment.

Objective To evaluate the impact of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist(GnRH-a) used before surgery on natural pregnancy rates in patients with ovarian endometriomas. Methods In this retrospective study, 57 patients with ovarian endometriomas who had a consecutive laparoscopic surgery between June, 2010 to September, 2015 in Peking Union Medical College Hospital were included. Those patients were divided into preoperative GnRH-a treatment group(n=31)and non-GnRH-a treatment group (n=26). There were no differences in patients'characteristics between the two groups. All of them had a desire for natural pregnancy postoperatively. GnRH-a was no longer used after surgery. After the surgical procedure, the patients were observed over a period of 12 months, during which the frequency of natural pregnancy was assessed. The two groups were compared in terms of natural pregnancy rates. Results Totally 33 patients had natural pregnancy after surgery. The univariate analysis showed that the pregnancy rates of age, r-AFS stage, infertility, preoperative use of GnRH-a, tumor size, tumor side, deep infiltrating endometriosis and adenomyosis did not have statistically significant differences (all P>0.05). The two classified logistic regression showed that OR for preoperative use of GnRH-a was 0.250(95％CI: 0.064-0.978)with a statistical difference(P=0.046). Conclusion The use of GnRH-a preoperatively may have a negative effect on natural pregnancy rates of patients after surgery with ovarian endometriomas.

【Objective】 To analyze the mental health status and influencing factors of China medical team （CMT） members in Africa during COVID-19 pandemic. 【Methods】 From July 2021 to August 2021， 72 members of the 8th CMT in Malawi， the 36th CMT in Sudan and the 22nd CMT in Zambia were tested by 12-item General Health Questionnaire （GHQ-12）， Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 （GAD-7）， and Patient Health Questionnaire-9（PHQ-9）， general information form and influencing factors form. 【Results】 The results of GHQ-12 were positive for 33.3% （24/72） of the CMT members. 51.4% （37/72） of the CMT members showed different levels of anxiety： 40.3% （29/72） of them had mild anxiety， 8.3% （6/72） of them had moderate anxiety， and 2.8% （2/72） of them had severe anxiety. 52.8% （38/72） of the CMT members had different degrees of depression： 34.7% （25/72） of them had mild depression， 11.1% （8/72） of them had moderate depression， 4.2% （3/72） of them had moderate-severe depression， and 2.8% （2/72） of them had severe depression. The CMT members who contacted with COVID-19 patients got significantly high scores of GHQ-12， GAD-7 and PHQ-9 （P<0.05） compared to those who did not have contact with COVID-19 patients. And CMT members who did not adapt to the local social life got significantly higher scores than those who adapted to the local social life （P<0.05）. These factors were the main factors affecting the mental health of the CMT members. 【Conclusion】 During COVID-19， the psychological pressure of CMT members was increased significantly， and both the incidence and severity of anxiety and depression were increased. Paying attention to and improving CMT members’ mental health status can ensure the smooth development of medical aid to Africa.

Objective:To analyze the incidence and clinical phenotype of the concomitant extragenital malformations in the patients with female reproductive tract anomalies.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted using clinical data of hospitalized patients diagnosed with uterine, cervical, or vaginal malformations from January 2003 to December 2022 in Peking Union Medical College Hospital. The malformations were classified according to American Society for Reproductive Medicine müllerian anomalies classification 2021, and in each type, the incidence and specific manifestations of concomitant extragnital malformations were analyzed.Results:A total of 444 patients were included. The overall incidence of concomitant extragenital malformations was 43.5% (193/444), including urinary system, skeletal system, and other system malformations. Renal malformations on the obstructed side were present in all patients with oblique vaginal septum syndrome (100.0%, 78/78). The total incidence of concomitant extragnital malformations was as high as 8/11 in uterus didelphys, 43.5% (10/23) in unicornuate uterus, 33.6% (79/235) in Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome, 18.8% (6/32) in septate uterus and 18.5% (12/65) in cervical agenesis. Urinary system malformations (30.6%, 136/444) and skeletal system malformations (13.5%, 60/444) were the most common concomitant malformations in all types, in which, unilateral renal agenesis and scoliosis were the most common.Conclusions:Urinary and skeletal system malformations are important features of female reproductive tract anomalies. Urologic ultrasonography and spinal roentgenogram are recommended for all patients with female reproductive tract anomalies.

The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda, is a destructive pest native to America and has recently become an invasive insect pest in China. Because of its rapid spread and great risks in China, understanding of FAW genetic background and pesticide resistance is urgent and essential to develop effective management strategies. Here, we assembled a chromosome-level genome of a male FAW (SFynMstLFR) and compared re-sequencing results of the populations from America, Africa, and China. Strain identification of 163 individuals collected from America, Africa and China showed that both C and R strains were found in the American populations, while only C strain was found in the Chinese and African populations. Moreover, population genomics analysis showed that populations from Africa and China have close relationship with significantly genetic differentiation from American populations. Taken together, FAWs invaded into China were most likely originated from Africa. Comparative genomics analysis displayed that the cytochrome p450 gene family is extremely expanded to 425 members in FAW, of which 283 genes are specific to FAW. Treatments of Chinese populations with twenty-three pesticides showed the variant patterns of transcriptome profiles, and several detoxification genes such as AOX, UGT and GST specially responded to the pesticides. These findings will be useful in developing effective strategies for management of FAW in China and other invaded areas.
Animals ; China ; Genomics ; Humans ; Male ; Pesticides ; Spodoptera/genetics* ; Transcriptome