Background:Single-balloon enteroscopy(SBE)is a new method for the examination of small intestine,its clinical value in suspected small intestinal diseases need to be further studied. Aims:To evaluate the diagnostic and therapeutic value of SBE in suspected small intestinal diseases. Methods:A total of 73 suspected small intestinal diseases patients who had undergone 81 SBE examinations from July 2011 to October 2013 at Chengdu Military General Hospital were retrospectively examined,indications,diagnostic and therapeutic value of SBE in suspected small intestinal diseases were analyzed. Results:Of all the 81 examinations,33(40. 7% )were obscure gastrointestinal bleeding,29(35. 8% ) incomplete intestinal obstruction,and 19(23. 5% )chronic abdominal pain or diarrhea. The intubation depth was 230 cm for the oral approach,and 100 cm for the anal approach. The diagnostic yield of SBE was 67. 9% ,the main lesions were small intestinal ulcer,small intestinal inflammation,small intestinal tumor,small intestinal polyp. A total of 8 patients underwent endoscopic therapy,of whom 5 underwent endoscopic hemostatic therapy and 3 underwent resection of polyp. No serious complications were found. Conclusions:SBE is a safe and reliable diagnostic and therapeutic method for suspected small intestinal diseases,and its main indications are obscure gastrointestinal bleeding and incomplete intestinal obstruction.

ObjectiveTo explore the role of CXCL16/CXCR6 axis on the metastasis of human lung cancer.MethodsImmunohistochemistry and immunocytochemistry analysis were performed to detect the expression of CXCL16/CXCR6 in human lung cancer samples as well as A549,95D and H292 cell lines,respectively.The effects of CXCL16 on the viability and invasiveness of the three lung cancer cell lines were examined by MTT and in vitro invasion assay,respectively.ResultsHuman native lung cancer cells co-expressed CXCR6 and CXCL16 protein.Compared to the normal lung tissues,there was a stronger specific staining for both CXC16 and CXCR6 protein in the lung cancer tissues.Three kinds of lung cancer cell lines,including A549,95D and H292,all expressed CXCL16 and CXCR6 protein.Furthermore,human recombinant CXCL16 significantly promoted the viability and invasiveness of A549,95D and H292 cells.The stimulated action of CXCL16 on lung cancer cell lines could be effectively blocked by CXCL16 neutralizing antibody.Conclusion CXCL16 and CXCR6 protein are co-expressed in human native lung cancer.CXCL16 is able to promote the viability and invasiveness of lung cancer cell lines,which might be the molecular mechanisms on the metastasis of lung cancer.

Objective To study the effect of carbonated drinks on primary and permanent teeth replacement in Chil-dren. Method Dog tooth enamel samples were soaked in coca-cola, sprite and pure soda, and the calcium, phosphorus lev-el were analysed. Dental papilla stem cells were separated and cultured in the conditioned medium by adding three drinks. PCR and western blot were used to detect mRNA and protein levels of activator of nuclear factor-k B receptor ligand (RANKL), osteoprotegerin (OPG) and vitamin D receptor (VDR) , then the possible role of each gene and interactions rela-tionship were analyzed. Results Compared with saline, coca-cola and sprite showed their significantly decalcification and dephosphorization role, while plain soda water showed calcium and phosphorus protective effect. These three drinks had no effect on mRNA and protein levels of RANKL gene (P>0.05). Coca-cola and sprite can reduce OPG mRNA and protein lev-els, and at the same time increase transcription and expression of the VDR gene. Plain soda water has no effect on the OPG gene manifestation, but can significantly reduce the transcription and translation level of the VDR gene. Conclusion Car-bonated drinks may affect the dental health of the children's primary and permanent teeth replacement by regulating bone re-lated gene expression and vitamin D receptor family.

Objective To study the functional roles of 1,25(OH)2D3 in osteogenic differentiation of the dental papilla stem cells. Methods The dental papilla stem cells were isolated and cultured in medium supplemented with different con-centrations of 1,25(OH)2D3 (1, 10 and 100 nmol/L). MTT assay was used to detect the cell growth, and flow cytometry was used to detect the cell cycle. Western blot assay was used to detect protein expression levels of receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand (RANKL), osteoprotegerin (OPG) and vitamin D receptor (VDR). After siRNA silencing VDR expression, protein levels of RANKL and OPG were detected. Results MTT and flow cytometry results showed that there were no sig-nificant differences in the cell proliferation between different concentrations of 1,25(OH)2D3 (1, 10 and 100 nmol/L) and con-trol groups (P>0.05). Western blot results showed that there were protein expressions of VDR, RANKL and OPG in control group. The protein expressions of VDR, RANKL and OPG were increased after adding 1,25(OH)2D3, in which the upward trend was the most significant in VDR. After VDR expression was silenced by siRNA, the protein expression levels of VDR, RANKL and OPG were decreased. Conclusion 1,25(OH) 2D3 affects the osteoblast differentiation process of the dental pa-pilla stem cells by adjusting the VDR expression.

OBJECTIVE Tostudytheeffectofmetforminonglucolipidmetabolicdisorderscaused byolanzapineorquetiapineinrats.METHODS Olanzapine1mg·kg-1·d-1wasgivenigorquetiapine 20 mg·kg -1·d -1 was given ig for 4 d,and the dose increased to 40 mg·kg -1·d -1 from the 5th day.Met-formin 100 mg·kg -1·d -1 was given ig from the 15th day.The treatment lasted 8 weeks.Body mass, fasting blood sugar (FBS)and postprandial 2 hours blood glucose (2hPBG)were measured at base-line,3 d,1 week,2 week,4 week,6 week and 8 week.At the end of the 8th week,serum cholesterol (TC),triglyceride (TG),low density lipoprotein (LDL-C),high density lipoprotein (HDL-C),fruc-tosamine(FA)andinsulin(IRS)weremeasured.RESULTS Therewasnosignificantstatisticaldiffer-ence between normal control group and metformin 1 00 mg·kg -1·d -1 group.At the end of the 6th week, compared with normal control group,the body mass and 2hPBG were significantly increased in olanzap-ine 1 mg·kg -1·d -1 group and quetiapine 40 mg·kg -1·d -1 group (P<0.05),respectively.At the end of the 8th week,body mass,2hPBG,INS,FA,TC,TG,LDL-C were significantly increased (P<0.05), and HDL-C decreased in olanzapine group and quetiapine group(P<0.05),respectively.FBS was increased only in olanzapine group(P<0.05).Compared with olanzapine group or quetiapine group, body mass,FBS,2hPBG,INS,FA,TC,TG,LDL-C were significantly decreased by metformin admin-istration(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Metformincaneffectivelypreventandtreatweightgainand glucolipid metabolic disorder caused by olanzapine or quetiapine.

Objective To investigate the function of tripartite motif protein 22 (TRIM22) and the interaction with eukaryotic translation initiation factor-4E (eIF4E) in the differentiation of NB4 cells, one kind of acute promyelocytic leukemia cells, which elucidates the mechanism of TRIM22 targeting to regulate eIF4E.Methods The model of NB4 cells inducing differentiation was established in vitro.The expression changes of gene and protein of TRIM22 and eIF4E were detected by using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and Western blotting.In addition, the effect on cell function and protein expression level of eIF4E after adopting electroporation technology to depress or over-express TRIM22 was detected by CCK-8 and flow cytometry.Finally, the interaction of TRIM22 and eIF4E was verified by using co-immunoprecipitation (CO-IP).Results The mRNA relative expression level of TRIM22 was gradually increasing from 1.01±0.15 to 30.98±2.79 (F=280.700, P=0.000), and the protein relative expression level was gradually increasing from 0.22±0.03 to 0.51±0.05 (F=51.430, P=0.000) after the all-trans-retinoic acid (ATRA) induction for NB4 cell.However, the mRNA relative expression level of eIF4E was gradually decreasing from 1.01±0.09 to 0.47±0.06 (F=20.520, P=0.000), with the same trend, the protein relative expression level was gradually decreasing from 0.97±0.02 to 0.64±0.09 (F=14.700, P=0.001).The expression level of PE-CD11b in the TRIM22 over-expression group with ATRA detected by flow cytometry [(78.80±2.00)%] was higher than that in the transfection group of empty vetor with ATRA [(58.70±2.70)%] (t=9.535, P=0.000) and the cotransfection group with ATRA [(61.60±3.80)%] (t=8.187, P=0.000).Meanwhile, the protein level of eIF4E changed reversely after over-expressing the gene level of TRIM22 (t=4.985, P=0.007).The CO-IP experiment was used to verify the interaction of TRIM22 and eIF4E.ConclusionTRIM22 is able to promote the cell differentiation during the process of NB4 cells differentiation.Furthermore, eIF4E is a target of TRIM22 for binding with, which plays an important role in depressing the expression of eIF4E.

Objective: To improve physical activity by assessing pedometer-based physical activity during specific intervals over a week, among junior high school students,and to provide a reference for improving the level of students’ physical activity. Methods: Students (n=675) of grades 6-8 from six public junior high schools in Shanghai were recruited and instructed to wear a pedometer for a week, step counts and contents were recorded over a specific period. This period mainly included steps taken on the way to and from school, at school, at home in the evening on weekdays, and in the morning, afternoon, and evening on weekends. Results: The daily step counts recorded were 8 332 steps, with those on weekdays showing significantly higher values than step counts on weekends (9 065 steps vs. 6 392 steps)(t=22.9, P<0.01). Proportionately, the physical activity level at school contributed more to daily step counts (61.3%), followed by those on the commute to and from school(25.5%). Boys were more active than girls. For all intervals on weekdays, the step counts of students in rural districts, with overweight or obese, in grades 6 and 7, were higher than those in urban districts, with normal status, in grade 8 respectively (P<0.05). Low-activity students with physical education were more active than one without physical education(t boy=1.99,t girl=2.45,P<0.05). Conclusion These findings facilitate the implementation of effective, feasible interventions to enhance physical activity over a series of intervals during the day.

Objective:To explore the prevalence of malnutrition among stroke survivors with bulbar palsy and the risk factors involved, and to construct a prediction model.Methods:This was a retrospective study of 325 stroke survivors. The nutritional status of those with and without bulbar palsy was compared. Univariate and multivariate logistic regressions were evaluated to highlight risk factors. A risk prediction model was constructed and a receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curve was drawn.Results:The prevalence of malnutrition among the stroke survivors with bulbar palsy was 66%, significantly greater than among all patients (52%). Among the stroke survivors with bulbar palsy there were significant differences between the normal nutrition group and the malnutrition group in terms of age, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) scores, hemoglobin, daily activities and pulmonary infection. The multivariate logistic regressions showed that pulmonary infection, a higher NIHSS score and lower hemoglobin were independent risk factors predicting malnutrition among stroke survivors with bulbar palsy. A risk prediction model for malnutrition was constructed based on the 3 major indicators and the area under the ROC curve was 0.86, with sensitivity of 0.79 and specificity of 0.83. A Hosmer-Lemeshow test indicated that the model was well calibrated, indicating that it would have good predictive value.Conclusions:Malnutrition is prevalent among stroke survivors with bulbar palsy. Pulmonary infection, a high NIHSS score and low hemoglobin are independent risk factors. They should be treated as important by medical staff.

Objective:To analyze the cost-effectiveness of a relatively mature artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted diagnosis and treatment system (ENDOANGEL) for gastrointestinal endoscopy in China, and to provide objective and effective data support for hospital acquisition decision.Methods:The number of gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures at the Endoscopy Center of Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University from January 2017 to December 2019 were collected to predict the procedures of gastrointestinal endoscopy during the service life (10 years) of ENDOANGEL. The net present value, payback period and average rate of return were used to analyze the cost-effectiveness of ENDOANGEL.Results:The net present value of an ENDOANGEL in the expected service life (10 years) was 6 724 100 yuan, the payback period was 1.10 years, and the average rate of return reached 147.84%.Conclusion:ENDOANGEL shows significant economic benefits, and it is reasonable for hospitals to acquire mature AI-assisted diagnosis and treatment system for gastrointestinal endoscopy.

Objective To investigate the correlation between female age,menstrual status and the density of breast fibrous glandular tissue. Methods A total of 1 734 subjects with mammography examination were retrospectively analyzed,who were with 28 to 30 d menstrual cycle,or underwent natural menopause for more than 1 years,or with at least one side of the breast had no lesions,from October 2015 to August 2016 in Medical University Of Tianjin Cancer Hospital. At the same time, another 139 cases with mammography examination were treated as nonnatural menopause group, who received hysterectomy or postoperative chemotherapy of breast cancer. The breast fibrous gland tissue density of each subject was automatically calculated by the computer aided diagnosis system. One thousand seven hundred and thirty four subjects were divided into 4 groups according to age,including≤35 years old group(n=217),36 to 45 years old group(n=533),46 to 55 years old group(n=491),≥56 years old group(n=493),and was divided into premenopausal group(n=1 015)and natural postmenopausal group(n=719)according to the menstrual status.The premenopausal group was further divided into four subgroups:menstruation(n=158),one week after menstruation(n=311),two weeks after menstruation(n=316),and one week before menstruation(n=230). According to the status of menopause, the nonnatural postmenopausal group was divided into hysterectomy group(n=62)and drug menopause group(n=77)because of the postoperative chemotherapy of breast cancer. Pearson method was used to evaluate the correlation between age and breast fibrous glandular tissue density.A single factor analysis of variance was used to compare the differences in tissue density of subjects from different age groups and subjects from different menstrual status groups. The independent sample t test was used to compare the difference of the breast fibrous glandular tissue density between the premenopausal group and the natural postmenopausal group and between the nonnatural menopause group and the natural postmenopausal group.Results The tissue density differences of subjects from different age groups were statistically significant, and the tissue density of ≥56 years old group was lower compared to the other groups(P<0.05).A moderately negative correlation was presented between age and breast fibrous glandular tissue density(r=-0.456,P<0.01).The breast fibrous glandular tissue density of the premenopausal group was higher than that of natural postmenopausal group [(20.11 ± 8.54)% vs. (11.30±6.05)%,t=25.138,P<0.05].As to the different menstrual status,there was a significant differences between one week after menstruation subgroup and one week before menstruation subgroup(P<0.05).The density of fibrous glandular tissues in the hysterectomy group and the drug menopause group was(16.27± 6.91)% and(15.44±7.31)%, respectively. There was significant difference between drug postmenopausal group and natural postmenopausal group(t=-5.592, P<0.05). Conclusions Breast fibrous glandular tissue density decreases with the age. The breast fibrous glandular tissue density of the premenopausal women is significantly higher than that of natural postmenopausal women.The breast fibrous glandular tissue density of one week after menstruation is lower than that of the one week before menstruation.