Methods: Six finite element models of T12 burst fractures were developed to simulate short-segment stabilization under normal or osteoporotic bone conditions, with/without augmentation screws at the fractured vertebra. Spinal stiffness, implant stresses, and axial displacement/micromotion of the bony defect were measured and compared under mechanical loading. Results: Osteoporotic models exhibited a greater range of motion (ROM) than normal bone. All six-screw constructs reduced ROM across all motions compared with traditional four-screw models. Osteoporotic fracture models gained greater benefit from intermediate screw augmentation at the fracture vertebra, which also lowered axial displacement/micromotion. In six-screw models, rod stress increased while pedicle screw stress decreased. Intermediate screws at fractured vertebrae produced similar changes in stress distribution across all fixation models, regardless of bone quality. Conclusions Our findings may facilitate implant selection for osteoporotic burst fractures, supporting the use of more rigid fixation sixscrew constructs to reduce the risk of mechanical failure and postoperative re-collapse.

Objective:To explore the relationship between the expressions of miR-217 and miR-4286 in gastric cancer tissues and gastric cancer complicated with Helicobacter pylori(HP)infection,as well as their predictive value for prognosis.Methods:A total of 225 patients who underwent radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer in the First Af-filiated Hospital of Xingtai Medical College from January 2021 to February 2023 were selected and divided into the HP+group and the HP-group according to whether they were complicated with HP infection.The expressions of miR-217 and miR-4286 in gastric cancer tissues were detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR,the rela-tionship between the expressions of miR-217 and miR-4286 and HP infection in patients with gastric cancer was evaluated by Spearman correlation analysis.Regular outpatient reexaminations were conducted for a 2-year follow-up.Gastric cancer patients with recurrence or all-cause death during the follow-up period were included in the poor prognosis group,and the rest were included in the good prognosis group.Univariate and multivariate Logistic regres-sion analysis methods were used to screen the influencing factors of gastric cancer prognosis,the ROC curve was used to evaluate the predictive value of miR-217 and miR-4286 expressions for the prognosis of gastric cancer.Re-sults:Compared with the HP-group,the expressions of miR-217 and miR-4286 in the HP+group were up-regulated(P<0.05),and the expressions of miR-217 and miR-4286 were positively correlated with gastric cancer pa-tients with HP infection(r=0.652,0.485,P<0.05).Compared with the good prognosis group,the proportion of TNM stage Ⅲ,lymph node metastasis and HP infection in the poor prognosis group was higher,and the expressions of miR-217 and miR-4286 were up-regulated,with statistical significance(P<0.05).The results of multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that TNM stage Ⅲ(OR=1.425),lymph node metastasis(OR=1.548),HP infection(OR=1.465),high expression of miR-217(OR=1.608),and high expression of miR-4286(OR=1.544)are the influencing fac-tors for poor prognosis of gastric cancer(P<0.05).The ROC curve showed that the AUC of the combined prediction of miR-217 and miR-4286 in gastric cancer tissues for poor prognosis in patients with gastric cancer was 0.922,which was higher than that of miR-217(0.817)and miR-4286(0.806)alone(Z=6.527,7.025;both P<0.05).Conclu-sion:The expressions of miR-217 and miR-4286 in gastric cancer tissues are closely related to HP infection in gas-tric cancer patients,and the combination of Mir-217 and Mir-4286 is effective in predicting the poor prognosis after radical gastritis.

Objective:To explore the role of the gut microbiota in the effect of orlistat on pancreatic exocrine function in mice.Methods:Sixty male C57BL/6J mice were divided into normal drinking water group and antibiotic group by using random number table method. In antibiotic group, vancomycin hydrochloride 0.5 g/L, ampicillin sodium 1 g/L, neomycin sulfate 1 g/L and metronidazole 1 g/L were added to the drinking water, which were administrated in combination for 2 weeks. The normal drinking water group and the antibiotic group were fed by normal diet (ND group, AND group), high-starch diet (HSD group, AHSD group), and high-fat diet (HFD group, AHFD group), respectively. The six groups were then gavaged with orlistat (O, 50 mg/kg) twice a day on the basis of the same diet, and were designated as ND+O group, AND+O group, HSD+O group, AHSD+O group, HFD+O group and AHFD+O group. The corresponding control groups were gavaged with the same amount of sterilized water, and the antibiotic group continued to drink antibiotic water. The intervention lasted for 12 weeks. Body weight and pancreatic weight were measured and recorded, and the pancreatic-to-body weight ratio was calculated. Blood samples were collected for the detection of inflammatory factor IL-6 and TNF α by ELISA. Pancreatic tissues were harvested for hematoxylin-eosin staining and subsequent pathological evaluation. Proteins were extracted from pancreatic tissues, and Western blot analysis was performed to detect the expression levels of pancreatic lipase and amylase.Results:In condition of normal diet and high fat diet, the body weights in the HFD group, HFD+O group, AHFD group [(37.22±4.49), (32.36±1.12), (33.64±2.52)g], were higher than that of ND group, ND+O group and AND group [(29.46±2.48), (27.48±1.98), (24.78±1.50)g], respectively; while the body weight of HFD+O group and AHFD+O group[(32.36±1.12), (27.82±0.61)g] were greatly lower than that of HFD group and AHFD group [(37.22±4.49), (33.64±2.52)g], respectively and body weight of ANFD+O group decreased to the level of normal diet group. In condition of normal diet, high fat diet and high starch diet, the pancreatic weight/body weight ratio was significantly higher in ND+O group (7.51±1.51)mg/g than ND group (5.19±1.06)mg/g, in HSD+O group and AHSD+O group [(6.68±0.34), (6.80±0.72)mg/g] higher than HSD group (4.37±0.91), in HFD+O group and AHFD+O group [(6.43±0.20), (6.67±0.53)mg/g] higher than HFD group (4.58±0.42)mg/g. The pancreatic acinar cells in mice from the ND+O, AND, AND+O, HSD+O, AHSD, AHSD+O, HFD+O, AHFD, and AHFD+O groups had significantly higher density of zymogen granules and exhibited larger eosinophilic stained area. The expression of pancreatic lipase was higher in AND+O group (1.96±0.39) than ND group and ND+O group [(1.00±0.28), (1.16±0.49)], in AHSD+O group (1.70±0.36) than HSD group (0.83±0.15), in AHFD+O group (1.71±0.45) than HFD group and HFD+O group [(0.89±0.23), (0.98±0.17)]. All the differences above were statistically significant (all P values <0.05). Conclusions:The gut microbiota can reduce the damage of orlistat to exocrine function of the pancreas and has a protective effect on the exocrine function of the pancreas.

AIM To investigate the effects of Liangxue Heying Formula-medicated serum(LXHY-MS)on human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVECs)induced by lipopolysaccharide(LPS).METHODS CCK-8,DCFH-DA fluorescence probe and Western blot method were used to screen the LPS concentration in modeling and the serum LXHY concentration for treatment.The HUVECs divided into the normal group,the model group and the LXHY-MS group had their SOD activity detected by automatic biochemical analyzer;their MDA level detected by colorimetry;their protein expressions of ICAM-1,VCAM-1,IL-6,TNF-α,p-JAK2 and p-STAT3 detected by Western blot;and their mROS expression and recruitment effect on THP-1 photographed with high connotation.With the use of JAK2/STAT3 pathway inhibitor(AG490),the HUVECs divided into the normal group,the AG490 group,the LPS group,the LPS+AG490 group,the LPS+LXHY-MS group,and LPS+LXHY-MS+AG490 group were subjected to the corresponding treatment,followed by the detection of their protein expressions of ICAM-1,VCAM-1,IL-6,TNF-α,p-JAK2 and p-STAT3 by Western blot.RESULTS Compared with the normal group,the model group displayed decreased SOD activity(P＜0.01),increased MDA level(P＜0.05),increased ICAM-1,VCAM-1,IL-6,TNF-α,p-JAK2,p-STAT3 protein expressions(P＜0.05,P＜0.01),and increased mROS expression and THP-1 cells recruitment.Compared with the model group,the LXHY-MS group shared increased SOD activity(P＜0.05),decreased MDA level(P＜0.01),decreased ICAM-1,VCAM-1,IL-6,TNF-α,p-JAK2,p-STAT3 protein expressions(P＜0.05,P＜0.01),reduced mROS expression and THP-1 cells recruitment.Given the use of AG490,the model group displayed increased protein expressions of ICAM-1,VCAM-1,IL-6,TNF-α,p-JAK2 and p-STAT3 in contrast to the normal group(P＜0.05,P＜0.01);each intervened group showed decreased expressions of related proteins in contrast to the model group(P＜0.05,P＜0.01).CONCLUSION LXHY-MS may protect the injury due to the activation of HUVECs by inhibiting the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway.

Objective To investigate the effects of m6A methylation modification and changes in oxidative stress levels on the progression of colorectal cancer(CRC)in Apemin/+mice with normal and high-fat diets.Methods C57BL/6J mice and Apcmin/+mice were fed with a normal or high-fat diet(60％fat)for 2(S group),6(M group),or 12 weeks(L group),respectively.Food intake,body mass,and the size,number,and volume of small intestinal polyps and colon tumors were then measured.Protein expression levels of the cancer markers Ki-67 and proliferating cell nuclear antigen in colon tissues were detected by immunohistochemical staining and the serum levels or activities of the antioxidant enzymes catalase,reduced glutathione,and lipid peroxide malondialdehyde were detected using appropriate kits.mRNA expression levels of m6A methylation-related enzymes in colon tissues were detected by RT-qPCR and total levels of m6A methylation modification in colon tissues were detected.Results(1)Apcmin/+mice showed rapid tumor growth from the early to middle stages of cancer.Tumor proliferation from the middle to late stages of cancer was slowed in mice fed a normal diet,while a high-fat diet promoted the further development of cancer.(2)Decreased m6A methylation levels and enhanced antioxidant capacity may have delayed advanced tumor development in Apcmin/+mice fed a normal diet.(3)In contrast,a high-fat diet may have promoted the sustainable development of CRC by increasing the total level of m6A methylation,while the enhanced antioxidant capacity may have been insufficient to resist the promoting effect of m6A methylation on CRC.Conclusions A high-fat diet may promote the advancement of CRC compared with a normal diet by affecting m6A methylation modification.Both normal and high-fat diets enhanced the antioxidant capacity,suggesting that antioxidant effects may initiate self-protection mechanisms during cancer progression.

This study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effect of Yindan Pinggan capsules (YDPG) on intrahepatic cholestasis (IHC) through animal experiments, while utilizing network pharmacology and molecular docking techniques to explore its potential mechanisms. Initially, the therapeutic effect of YDPG on an α-naphthylisothiocyanate (ANIT)-induced IHC mouse model was assessed through liver function tests, routine blood tests, and liver pathology analysis. Subsequently, network pharmacology tools were employed to predict the active components, core targets, and signaling pathways of YDPG. Molecular docking technology was employed to verify the binding activity of key active components of YDPG with core targets, followed by protein immunoblotting to validate the key targets. Results showed that YDPG significantly improved liver function abnormalities and hepatocyte damage in IHC mice. Network pharmacology analysis revealed that 94 active components in YDPG were associated with 396 targets for the treatment of IHC, and were significantly enriched in pathways such as the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)-protein kinase B (AKT) signaling pathway, lipid metabolism, and bile secretion. Molecular docking results showed good binding activity between key active components of YDPG and core targets of the PI3K-AKT signaling pathway. Further protein immunoblotting confirmed that YDPG could reduce the phosphorylation levels of PI3K and AKT proteins, core targets of the PI3K-AKT pathway in liver tissue. These findings suggest that YDPG may alleviate biological processes such as oxidative stress and inflammatory responses by regulating the PI3K-AKT signaling pathway, thereby improving liver damage in IHC mice and exerting a therapeutic effect on IHC. This experiment has been approved by the Animal Experiment Ethics Committee of Jinan University (ethical approval number: IACUC-20241011-09).

The chemical composition of Paeoniae Radix Alba(PRA) is complex, with primary secondary metabolites including monoterpenoids, tannins, triterpenoids, and flavonoids. In previous studies on the material basis of PRA, it was found that, in addition to the widely studied characteristic monoterpene glycosides, tannic acid components also play an important role in the efficacy of PRA. However, their pharmacological effects have not been thoroughly investigated. This paper reviews the tannic acid components in PRA, including pentagaloyl glucose(PGG), tetragaloyl glucose(TGG), trigaloyl glucose(TriGG), and gallic acid, along with their structures, properties, and characteristics to provide a detailed discussion of their pharmacological activities and related mechanisms, aiming to offer a theoretical basis for the material basis research and clinical application of PRA.
Paeonia/chemistry* ; Tannins/chemistry* ; Humans ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal/chemistry* ; Animals ; Plant Extracts

Brain-computer interface (BCI) has high application value in the field of healthcare. However, in practical clinical applications, convenience and system performance should be considered in the use of BCI. Wearable BCIs are generally with high convenience, but their performance in real-life scenario needs to be evaluated. This study proposed a wearable steady-state visual evoked potential (SSVEP)-based BCI system equipped with a small-sized electroencephalogram (EEG) collector and a high-performance training-free decoding algorithm. Ten healthy subjects participated in the test of BCI system under simplified experimental preparation. The results showed that the average classification accuracy of this BCI was 94.10% for 40 targets, and there was no significant difference compared to the dataset collected under the laboratory condition. The system achieved a maximum information transfer rate (ITR) of 115.25 bit/min with 8-channel signal and 98.49 bit/min with 4-channel signal, indicating that the 4-channel solution can be used as an option for the few-channel BCI. Overall, this wearable SSVEP-BCI can achieve good performance in real-life scenario, which helps to promote BCI technology in clinical practice.
Brain-Computer Interfaces ; Humans ; Evoked Potentials, Visual/physiology* ; Electroencephalography ; Wearable Electronic Devices ; Algorithms ; Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted ; Adult ; Male

Coronavirus-related diseases pose a significant challenge to the global health system. Given the diversity of coronaviruses and the unpredictable nature of disease outbreaks, the traditional "one bug, one drug" paradigm struggles to address the growing number of emerging crises. Therefore, there is an urgent need for therapeutic agents with broad-spectrum anti-coronavirus activity. Here, we provide evidence that ATV006, an anti-SARS-CoV-2 nucleoside analog targeting RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp), has broad antiviral activity against human and animal coronaviruses. Using mouse hepatitis virus (MHV) and human coronavirus NL63 (HCoV-NL63) as a model, we show that ATV006 has potent prophylactic and therapeutic activity against murine coronavirus infection in vivo. Remarkably, ATV006 successfully inhibits viral replication in mice even when administered 96 h after infection. Due to its oral bioavailability and potency against multiple coronaviruses, ATV006 has the potential to become a useful antiviral agent against SARS-CoV-2 and other circulating and emerging coronaviruses in humans and animals.

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a well-accepted therapy for atopic dermatitis (AD). However, there are currently no evidence-based guidelines integrating TCM and Western medicine for the treatment of AD, limiting the clinical application of such combined approaches. Therefore, the China Association of Chinese Medicine initiated the development of the current guideline, focusing on key issues related to the use of TCM in the treatment of AD. This guideline was developed in accordance with the principles of the guideline formulation manual published by the World Health Organization. A comprehensive review of the literature on the combined use of TCM and Western medicine to treat AD was conducted. The findings were extensively discussed by experts in dermatology and pharmacy with expertise in both TCM and Western medicine. This guideline comprises 23 recommendations across seven major areas, including TCM syndrome differentiation and classification of AD, principles and application scenarios of TCM combined with Western medicine for treating AD, outcome indicators for evaluating clinical efficacy of AD treatment, integration of TCM pattern classification and Western medicine across disease stages, daily management of AD, the use of internal TCM therapies and proprietary Chinese medicines, and TCM external treatments. Please cite this article as: Du XR, Wu MY, Tao MC, Lin Y, Gu CY, Wu MF, Cao Y, Chen DC, Li W, Wang HW, Wang Y, Wang Y, Lu HZ, Liu X, Su XF, Li FL. Clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of atopic dermatitis with integrative traditional Chinese and Western medicine. J Integr Med. 2025; 23(6):641-653.
Dermatitis, Atopic/drug therapy* ; Humans ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional/methods* ; Integrative Medicine ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal/therapeutic use* ; Practice Guidelines as Topic