Objective To study the effects of postnatal overfeeding and high-fat diet on blood pressure of rats,and to explore the pathophysiological mechanism underlying hypertension induced by continuous early postnatal overfeeding.Methods Male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into normal feeding group (10/litter) and overfeeding group (3/litter) on postnatal day 3 with a random number table.After weaning at postnatal week 3,the rats were randomly given standard chow or high-fat (HF) diet until week 16.Hence four groups were analyzed,namely normal feeding group,breastfed overfeeding group,post-weaning overfeeding group,and continuous overfeeding group.Body weight was continuously monitored in each week.Visceral fat pad (retroperitoneal and perigenital),systolic pressure,and heart rate were observed at week 3 and week 16.Thoracic aorta was sampled for measurement of vascular endothelial dilation function.Histological morphology was observed with HE staining,nitric oxide content of thoracic aorta was detected with nitrate reductase method.The mRNA expression of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) in thoracic aorta was determined by real-time polymerase chain reaction.The protein expressions of eNOS and phosphorylated eNOS were determined by Western blot.Results At week 3,breastfed overfeeding rats displayed significantly larger body weight [(77.80 ± 0.57) g vs.(62.80 ±0.85) g,t =14.576,P ＜ 0.01] and visceral fat [retroperitoneal:(8.19 ± 0.49) mg/g vs.(4.92 ± 0.31) mg/g,t =5.629,P＜0.01;perigenital:(3.50 ±0.29) mg/g vs.(2.08 ±0.13) mg/g,t =4.552,P ＜0.01] compared with normal feedindg rats,and the protein expression of phosphorylated eNOS in aortic tissues was significantly reduced to week 16 (F =15.215,P ＜0.01);high-fat diet feeding after weaning further increased the body weight and fat mass in breastfed overfeeding rats.At week 16,continuous overfeeding rats showed hypertension [(149 ± 1.94) mmHg (1 mmHg =0.133 kPa),F =22.834,P ＜0.01],impaired vascular endothelial dilation function (F =7.648,P ＜ 0.05),and reduced protein expression of phosphorylated eNOS (F =15.215,P ＜ 0.01),while the post-weaning overfeeding group only had elevated blood pressure.Conclusions Overfeeding in breastfeeding period and high-fat diet after weaning leads to hypertension.The continuous decrease in phosphorylated eNOS in vascular tissues may be an important molecular process participating in the occurrence of vascular endothelial dysfunction in adults induced by postnatal overfeeding.

Objective To investigate the effect of different pressure CO 2 pneumoperitoneum on early postoperative cognitive function in female patients undergoing gynecological laparoscopic sur-gery.Methods Ninety female patients,aged 40-60 years,ASA physical status Ⅰor Ⅱ,scheduled for elective gynecological laparoscopic surgery,were randomly divided into three groups (n = 30). The pressure of CO 2 pneumoperitoneum were set at 6-8,9-1 1 and 12-14 mm Hg in groups L,M and H,respectively.All of the patients were tested by the neuropsychology and questionnaire review to estimate whether the patient got cognitive decline at 24 h before the operation.The venous blood sam-ples 10 minutes before anesthesia (T1 ),at the end of surgery (T2 ),6 hours after surgery (T3 ),24 hours after surgery (T4 )and 72 hours after surgery (T5 )were collected for determination of serum concentrations of NSE and S100βprotein.The pH,PaCO 2 and PaO 2 were recorded before anesthesia (Ta ),before pneumoperitoneum (Tb ),1 hour after pneumoperitoneum (Tc ),2 hours after pneumo-peritoneum (Td )and 1 hour after stopping pneumoperitoneum (Te ).Results Scores of these tests in three groups were not different and there was no patient with cognitive decline after surgery.Com-pared with group H,the concentration of NSE at T2 and T3 was significantly lower in groups L and M (P <0.05).Compared with group H,the concentration of S100βprotein at T2 was significantly lower in groups L and M (P <0.05).Compared with group L,pH at Tc and Td was significantly decreased in groups M and H (P <0.05).Compared with group L,PaCO 2 was significantly increased at Tc-Te in groups M and H (P <0.05).Conclusion Different pressure of CO 2 pneumoperitoneum has no ob-vious effect on the early cognitive function,but low (6-8 mm Hg)CO 2 pneumoperitoneum can reduce the release of NSE and S100βprotein after operation.

Objective To explore the impact of early repetitive painful procedures on subsequent pain behaviors and physiological indicators in full-term infants.Methods Sixty-two full-term neonates were enrolled (male 36 cases,female 26 cases) from the medical center of neonatal care at Nanjing Children's Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University from March to May in 2009.The data of all painful procedures were performed on those neonates and their responses to them were collected by using digital video recording were collected.The Neonatal Facial Coding System C(NFCS) and Neonatal Infant Pain Scale(NIPS) were used prospectively to evaluate the pain response to painful procedures.Results The average experience of pain caused by operation on newborn at the hospital was 56.5 times (12-249 times),and the daily average was 5.9 times (4-26 times).After they were exposed to more than 10 repetitive pain procedures,the full-term neonates showed the declining pain response assessed by NFCS and NIPS during the subsequent painful procedures (NFCS:P10=0.012,P20=0.015,P30=0.041;NIPS:P10=0.006,P20=0.015,P30=0.049),and the temporarily enhanced pain response was observed in the preparation phase of the subsequent painful procedures (NFCS:P2＜0.001,P3＜0.001,P4=0.004,P5=0.009;NIPS:P2＜0.001,P3＜0.001,P4=0.045,P5 =0.031).Bnt there was no difference in preparation phase.There was no alternation in latency and crying time after repetitiing painful procedures,but the proportion of crying neonates in the preparation phase of the painful procedures was increased(P=0.032).Conclusions After exposed to repetitive pain,full-term neonates expressed hypoalgesia during subsequent painful procedures,but the temporary irritation was enhanced during the following phases exposed to stress.

Objective To evaluate the effects of repetitive noxious stimuli during the neonatal period on the pain sensitivity during adulthood in rats.Methods Twenty pathogen-free male neonatal SpragueDawley rats,weighing 6.2-6.8 g,were randomly divided into 2 groups (n=10 each) using a random number table:control group (group C) and repetitive noxious stimuli group (group RNS).In RNS group,neonatal rats sequentially received needle pricks into the dorsal surface of 4 paws at 6 h intervals with a 28 G needle per day during the first postnatal week.In group C,the animals received non-painful tactile stimuli with cotton tip rub.At the age of 10 weeks,complete Freund' s adjuvant was injected into the plantar surface of the right hind paw to induce inflammatory pain.Before injection,and at 24 h and 7 days after injection (T0-2),the mechanical and thermal thresholds were measured,and alcohol preference test was performed for assessment of the behavior at T2.Results The mechanical threshold of the right paws was significantly lower at T1.2 than that of the left paws in the two groups.Compared to group C,the mechanical threshold of the left and right paws at T0-2 and thermal threshold of the right paws at T1 were significantly decreased,and alcohol intake was increased in group RNS.Conclusion Repetitive noxious stimuli during the neonatal period can lead to increase in the pain sensitivity during adulthood in rats.

Objective:To investigate the clinical manifestations, laboratory tests, diagnosis and treatment of discordant lymphoma (DL).Methods:The clinical data of a patient with EB virus-positive DL admitted to Taizhou People's Hospital in November 2019 were retrospectively analyzed and the related literature was reviewed.Results:The patient underwent a cervical lymph node biopsy pathology examination at onset, and then results suggested angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (AITL). The patient subsequently developed gastrointestinal bleeding and underwent resection of small bowel lesions, and postoperative pathology suggested diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The patient was finally diagnosed as DL. The R2-CHOP chemotherapy regimen was given to the patient, but the patient still had recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding and poor general condition. The patient refused chemotherapy and was changed to lenalidomide monotherapy. Finally, the patient died due to multiorgan failure, with an overall survival of 13 months.Conclusions:DL is rarely seen in lymphoma, whereas the combination of AITL and DLBCL is extremely rare. The clinicians need to improve the understanding of this disease to avoid misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis.

Objective:To investigate the effects of enriched environments on behavioral development at toddler period of preterm who had experienced early repeated operative pain.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted. A total of 80 high-risk preterm children of 2 years of age, who had experienced repeated pain stimuli in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), were enrolled as preterm group from the High-risk Children Clinic of Children′s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University from October 2016 to March 2021. Furthermore, 39 full-term healthy children, aged 2 years, who were undergoing routine check-ups during the same period, were selected as the full-term group. The preterm group was further divided into preterm intervention group and preterm non-intervention group based on the implementation of enriched environment interventions. Data of neonatal characteristics from 3 groups were collected. Growth and development indicators at the age of 2 years were measured. Neuropsychological development evaluated by Gesell developmental scale. Behavioral development evaluated by child behavior check list. The salivary cortisol levels in response to novelty (baseline, task, end) were collected. The family environment, including maternal parenting pressure, were evaluated through a survey questionnaire. One-way ANOVA and least significant difference (LSD) tests were used to compare physical development, maternal parenting stress, Gesell neuropsychological development, and behavioral problems among the 3 groups. A repeated-ANOVA and LSD tests were employed to compare the patterns of salivary cortisol secretion. Pearson correlation analysis was used to explore the influencing factors related to neuropsychological and behavioral development and cortisol level.Results:There were 44 cases in the preterm intervention group (17 males, gestational age of (31.3±2.8) weeks), and 36 in the preterm non-intervention group (29 males, gestational age of (32.5±2.6) weeks). The full-term group consisted of 39 children (23 males, gestational age of (39.3±2.1) weeks). At 2 years of age, the height, weight, and head circumference of the preterm intervention group and non-intervention group were all lower than those of the full-term group (all P<0.05).The Gesell developmental schedule showed that the preterm non-intervention group scored all lower in gross motor, fine motor, adaptive, language and personal-social domains compared to the full-term group (91±7 vs. 97±6, 88±9 vs. 94±6, 89±8 vs. 99±8, 84±10 vs. 100±15, 89±7 vs. 95±6), with statistical significance (all P<0.01). The preterm intervention group scored all higher than the preterm non-intervention group in gross motor, fine motor, adaptive and language domains (all P<0.05), with no significant difference compared to the full-term group (all P>0.05). The number of needle painful procedures during hospitalization in NICU of the non-intervention group was negatively correlated to the adaptive development quotient ( r=-0.48, P<0.05). Furthermore, the preterm non-intervention group exhibited higher scores in social withdrawal, depression, somatic complaints, aggression, and destructive behaviors compare to the full-term group and preterm intervention group ( F=8.07, 5.67, 7.72, 7.90, 7.06; all P<0.05); while the preterm intervention group showed no significant difference compared to full-term group (all P>0.05). Behavioral problems (social withdrawal and depression) in the preterm non-intervention group were positively correlated with maternal parenting stress ( r=0.66, 0.50; both P<0.05). In response to novel visual stimuli and cognitive challenges, the preterm non-intervention group had significantly higher salivary cortisol levels compared to the full-term group ( P=0.006), which were negatively correlated with the frequency of early painful procedures ( r=-0.83, -0.80; both P<0.01). There was no significant difference in cortisol secretion pattern between the intervention group and the full-term group ( P=0.772). Conclusion:Enriched environmental interventions can improve neuropsychological development, decrease behavioral problems, and down-regulate consistent high cortisol response to task in preterm infants who have experienced repeated procedural pain in the NICU by the age of 2 years.

Objective To observe the effects of AnMeiDan(AMD),a representative formula of Peiyuan Guben Tranquilisation method,on the learning memory of zebrafish model of sleep deprivation(SD),and to explore the possible mechanism and the optimal apparent dose based on the Orexin signalling pathway.Methods 120 4-month-old wild-type AB line zebrafish were randomly divided into blank group,model group,AMD low-dose group(0.009 mg·mL-1·d-1),AMD medium-dose group(0.027 mg·mL-1·d-1),AMD high-dose group(0.081 mg·mL-1·d-1),and melatonin group(0.4 mg·mL-1·d-1).Zebrafish SD model was established by LED light induction method,24 h behavioural changes of zebrafish in each group were monitored by zebrafish behavioural tracking system,differences in learning and memory ability of zebrafish in each group were detected by T-maze,the state and number of neurons in the brain of zebrafish in each group were observed by Hematoxylin-Eosin(HE)staining method,the structural changes of neurons in the brain of zebrafish in each group were observed by transmission electron microscopy,and changes in neuron structure in the brain of zebrafish in each group were detected by ELISA method.The levels of Orexin A(OXA)and Orexin B(OXB)in zebrafish were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA),and the protein and mRNA expression levels of OXA/p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase(P38 MAPK)/extracellular regulated protein kinase(ERK1/2)were detected by protein immunoblotting and real-time fluorescence quantitative assay(RT-PCR)in zebrafish.Results Compared with the blank group,the total number of rests,duration and distance were reduced in the model group(P<0.05),and the latency to enter the target region(OR)was prolonged(P<0.01);the number of neuronal cells was reduced,the nuclei were degenerated(P<0.01),cytoplasmic hyalinosis was increased(P<0.01),and light colouring was observed,the nuclei were collapsed,the nuclear membranes were ruptured and lysed,the chromatin was solidified,and the mitochondria were swollen and deformed with internal cavities,and lamellipod-like myelin-like structure was formed;the brain tissue OXA,OXA,and ERK1/2 expression levels of the mRNAs and the mRNAs of these signaling pathways were increased(P<0.01).brain tissue OXA and OXB proteins were significantly elevated,OXA mRNA and protein were significantly up-regulated,and P38 MAPK and ERK1/2 mRNA and protein were significantly down-regulated(P<0.01).Compared with the model group,the drug intervention could prolong the total resting exercise time of SD zebrafish(P<0.05);shorten the latency of zebrafish to reach OR(P<0.05);protect the structure and morphology of neuronal cells,and alleviate the damage of brain tissues;reduce the content of OXA and OXB in the brain tissues(P<0.01);and down-regulate the expression of OXA mRNA and protein(P<0.01),and up-regulate the P38 MAPK and ERK1/2 mRNA and protein expression of P38 MAPK and ERK1/2(P<0.01);and the quantity-effect relationship was obvious,and the effect of high dose of AMD was optimal.Conclusion AMD can improve the learning and memory ability in zebrafish SD model,and its mechanism may be related to the regulation of OXA/P38 MAPK/ERK1/2 signalling pathway and alleviation of neuronal damage in the brain,and the high dose group of AMD showed the best effect.

Successful treatment of endodontic and periapical diseases requires the elimination of bacteria and micro-bial biofilms from root canals.Currently,the most preferred irrigation method involves the delivery of sodium hypochlo-rite via the combination of a syringe and ultrasonic activation.Calcium hydroxide is the main choice for intracanal medi-cament between endodontic appointments and treatment.However,conventional chemical disinfection of root canals is controversial due to drug permeability and drug resistance.New small biomolecule formulations with high penetrability and bioremediatory capacity,including antimicrobial peptides such as M33D and LL-37,antisense RNA ASwalR/ASvicR and nanoparticles such as silver nanoparticles,mesoporous calcium-silicate nanoparticles and chitosan nanoparticles,have effective antibacterial and antibiofilm properties for use in root canal systems and dentinal tubules,thereby promot-ing the healing of apical lesions.However,the in vivo drug stability,biosafety,and clinical efficacy of small biomolecule formulations need further investigation.Future research will still focus on the improvement and combination of tradition-al drugs,as new small molecule formulations and ideal disinfectant drugs need to be developed.In the present paper,we reviewed the development of new antibacterial agents and application of small biomolecule formulations for chemical disinfection of infected root canals.

Colorectal cancer is currently one of the most common malignant tumors in the world,and its incidence and mortality rates have gradually increased in recent years.As insidious symptoms characterize early colorectal cancer,most of the patients have already developed into late or advanced stages in the primary survey.For stage Ⅳ metastatic colorectal cancer(mCRC),surgery supplemented with chemotherapy or radiotherapy for mCRC patients has a low 5-year survival rate.With the development of immunology in recent years,PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors have made breakthroughs in treating malignant tumors.They also have improved the therapeutic efficacy of some mCRC patients,especially those with microsatellite instability-high/mismatch repair deficient.The guidelines recommend this approach.However,patients with microsatellite stable/mismatch repair proficiency,which accounts for more than 90%,are poorly treated with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors.Fortunately,there are several clinical studies that reported that some of this type of mCRC can gain some benefit.In this review,we examined the anti-tumor mechanism of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors and the latest progress of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor's clinical application in patients of mCRC with different genotypes.We discussed the prospect of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor combination therapy to provide a reference to the benefit of this type of patients and provide information for optimizing the dosing regimen of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors in the treatment of mCRC.

BACKGROUND: Solitary pulmonary nodule has received increasing attention in recent years. A couple of lung nodules have been recognized as primary malignant tumors, which leads to an urgent need in enhancing the diagnosis of benign/malignant lung nodules at clinical settings. This study aims to explore the value of the combined detection of cytokines and tumor markers in differencing benign and malignant solitary pulmonary nodules in diagnose. METHODS: With 81 solitary pulmonary nodules cases with a clear diagnosis, the general clinical data, nodule imaging features, pathological diagnosis data, serological index cytokine series and tumor marker expression levels were collected in groups. Both single factor and multi-factors analysis were conducted to screen out the serum influence indexes that can predict the malignant probability of lung nodules, and mean while binary logistic regression analysis was used to construct joint indexes; After receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) was drawn, the area under the curve and the corresponding sensitivity, specificity and positive of each index predicted value, negative predicted value and accuracy could be calculated with a view to determine the statistical significance of area under the curve (AUC). RESULTS: There are differences in the distribution of malignant solitary pulmonary nodules at different locations, with the highest proportion of the right upper lobe (40.4%). The serum levels of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cytokeratin 19 fragment 21-1 (CYFRA21-1), interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-8 (IL-8) in the malignant nodule group were higher than those in the benign nodule group. Logistic regression analysis suggests that CEA, IL-6 and IL-8 are independent risk factors for predicting malignant nodules. ROC curve analysis shows that the areas under the curve of the individual indicators CEA, IL-6 and IL-8 are 0.642, 0.684 and 0.749. The comparison result of the test efficiency of the area under the curve suggests that CEA+IL-6+IL-8 has a larger area under the curve and higher detection efficiency. CONCLUSIONS CEA, IL-6 and IL-8 are independent risk factors for malignant solitary pulmonary nodules. The combined detection of cytokines and tumor markers has played a role in the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant lung nodules. The diagnostic value of the combined detection of CEA+IL-6+IL-8 is the highest.