Objective To establish a model of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome in the elderly (MODSE) by intraperitoneal injection of different doses of zymosan, and to compare the multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) in adult and in the elderly rats. Methods Adult and senile rats, injected with different doses of zymosan intraperitoneally were examined for the changes in the function and morphology of the vital organs, including heart, liver, brain, lungs, and kidneys using blood gas and biochemistry analysis and histopathological examination methods. Results Compared with the normal controls of the adult and the elderly rats, the blood gas and blood biochemistry changed in different degrees in the different dosed zymosan groups. Pathological changes were also found in the vital organs including lungs, heart, liver, brain, kidneys, erc in the experimental groups. Under the same concentrations of zymosan, the reductions in respiratory, cardiac and renal functions in the senile groups were much more severe than those in the corresponding adult group. In the similar degree of model duplication, the senile rats had the tendency to die later than the adult rats. Conclusions Zymosan can be used in both elderly and adult rats to induce MODS model, and the best dosage for MODSE was 0.Sg/kg injected peritoneally. The model would hopefully be used in the study of mechanisms and the therapeutics on MODSE.

Objective To explore the effect of nicotinaide nucleotide transhydrogenase(NNT) mutation on glucose homeostasis in C57BL/6 mice with mix background. Methods We generated wild type NNT homozygous, mutant NNT homozygous and heterozygous by mating the C57BL/6J (with NNT mutation) and 6N (without NNT mutation). At the age of 4 weeks, those mice were randomly assigned to normal control diet(NCD) or high-fat diet(HFD) for 4 weeks. The body weight was measured every week. At the age of 8 weeks, an intraperitoneal glucose tolerance test(IPGTT) and an intraperitoneal insulin tolerance test (ITT) were performed. Results The body weight growth was not affected by NNT mutation during an HFD fed. NNT mutant mice showed significant glucose intolerance. After 4 weeks of high fat diet, the NNT mutant mice showed a decreased insulin sensitivity, while the glucose excursion curve was not elevated in the heterozygous mice. Conclusion NNT mutation had a significant influence on the phenotype of glucose metabolism and insulin resistance of mice, in particular under a metabolic stress. The phenotypes of heterozygous and homozygous mutant ones differed from each other. When using mice with C57BL/6J and C57BL/6N mixed background in research, NNT mutation should be carefully screened in all metabolic studies.

It is well known that beta-elemene is a broadly effective antitumor drug. In recent years, many studies suggested that beta-elemene also has potential value in the treatment of atherosclerosis and restenosis. In this paper, the effect of beta-elemene in inhibition of angiogenesis, inhibition of thrombus formation, improvement of hemorheology, protection against oxidative injuries, anti-inflammation and suppression of restenosis after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) are summarized and reviewed.
Anti-Inflammatory Agents ; pharmacology ; Antioxidants ; pharmacology ; Atherosclerosis ; prevention & control ; Coronary Restenosis ; prevention & control ; Humans ; Sesquiterpenes ; pharmacology

Objective To assess the clinical and cranial CT/MR features of leptomeningeal metastasis(LM)from lung adenocar-cinoma with non-enhanced T2-fluid attenuated inversion recovery(T2-FLAIR)hyperintensity on the brainstem surface.Methods Eleven cases with LM from lung adenocarcinoma with non-enhanced T2-FLAIR hyperintensity on the brainstem surface confirmed by cere-brospinal fluid cytology were analyzed retrospectively.The clinical features included the pathological classification of the primary tumor,genetic testing results,and treatment methods.The imaging features included lesion location,MRI(T1 and T2)signals,diffusion weighted imaging(DWI)signal,enhancement patterns,CT density characteristics.Results The features of non-enhanced T2-FLAIR hyperintensity on the brainstem surface of 11 cases among 98 patients(11.2％)with LM from lung adenocarcinoma were reviewed.All patients were lung adenocarcinomas with epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR)gene mutation and were diagnosed with LM after receiving EGFR-tyrosine kinase inhibitors(EGFR-TKIs)targeted therapy.There were 5 cases located in the pons,2 cases in the midbrain and pons,and 4 cases involving the midbrain,pons and medulla oblongata with the symmetrical band-like high signal on non-enhanced T2-FLAIR imaging.On T1WI,1 case showed slightly high signal,10 cases showed equal signal.On DWI,4 cases showed high signal,7 cases showed equal signal,and on enhanced T1WI,1 case showed mild enhancement,and 10 cases showed no enhancement.Additionally,on cranial CT scans,1 case showed calcification on the brainstem.Conclusion Non-enhanced T2-FLAIR hyperintensity on the brainstem surface may be more common among LM patient from lung adenocarcinoma with EGFR gene muta-tions and TKIs treatment,with the most frequent site being the pons.The features may include non-enhanced T2-FLAIR high signal,non-enhancement on enhanced T1 WI,restricted diffusion on DWI,and calcifications on CT imaging.

Radical cystectomy combined with pelvic lymph node dissection is the standard procedure for the treatment of muscle invasive bladder cancer and complex non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.Our department has routinely carried out laparoscopic radical cystectomy(ELRC)through the extraperitoneal approach in 340 cases.This article summarizes the establishment of the peritoneal space,the expansion of the peritoneal space,the operation steps of bladder resection and lymph node dissection through the peritoneal channel,and how to shorten the operation time and reduce the difficulty of the operation.During the surgery,the bladder is removed periperitoneally without destroying the peritoneum to preserve the functions of peritoneum support,secretion,protection and lubrication,which has little impact on the abdominal organs,reduces the incidence of complications,and provides favorable conditions for subsequent treatment.

【Objective】 To explore the safety and efficacy of a modified one-piece posterior laparoscopic total nephroureterectomy with cystic sleeve resection in the treatment of upper urinary tract uroepithelial carcinoma (UTUC). 【Methods】 A total of 24 patients treated during Jan. and Jun. 2022 were involved, including 16 males and 8 females, aged 62 to 90 (average 73) years. The UTUC was in the left side in 15 cases, and in the right side in 9 cases. There were 10 cases of renal pelvis tumor, 6 cases of upper ureteral tumor and 8 cases of lower ureteral tumor. 【Results】 All operations were successful without conversion to open surgery. The operation time ranged from 60 to 100 minutes, average (71.25±9.80) minutes. The intraoperative bleeding volume was 20 to 200 mL, average (30.03±8.13) mL. No significant intraoperative or postoperative complications occurred. The postoperative hospital stay was 4 to 7 days, average (5.83±1.44) days. Bladder perfusion chemotherapy was performed after surgery. 【Conclusion】 The modified one-piece posterior laparoscopic total nephroureterectomy plus cystic sleeve resection for UTUC is an effective and feasible procedure with satisfactory tumor control, which is worth further promotion in clinical practice.

【Objective】 To investigate the efficacy and safety of single position transabdominal and extraperitoneal laparoscopic radical nephroureterectomy in the treatment of upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC). 【Methods】 Clinical data of 31 UTUC cases treated in our hospital during Nov.2018 and Jun.2022 were retrospectively analyzed, including 11 tumors in the right side, and 20 in left side. There were 14 cases of renal pelvic carcinoma, 16 cases of ureter carcinoma, and 1 case of renal pelvic carcinoma plus ureter carcinoma. 【Results】 All surgeries were successfully performed without conversion to open surgery. The mean operation time was (81.45±19.80) min, and the estimated blood loss was (69.03±24.13) mL. No serious perioperative complications were observed. The average postoperative hospital stay was (6.13±2.44) d, and the median follow-up was 28 (3.0-49.0) months. At the last follow-up, 2 patients died, 3 had recurrence, but no contralateral recurrence was observed. 【Conclusion】 Single position transabdominal and extraperitoneal laparoscopic radical nephroureterectomy is safe, effective and feasible in the treatment of UTUC. It is worth clinical popularization.

【Objective】 To explore the correlation between CSAG1 expression and the prognosis and tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes in renal clear cell carcinoma (RCCC), and to predict the survival and tumor progression. 【Methods】 The gene expression profiles and clinical information of CSAG1 were downloaded from the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA). Based on the differential mRNA expression, GO annotation and KEGG pathway analysis were performed. The relationship between CSAG1 and tumor immune infiltration was assessed with Tumor Immunoassay Resource (Timer 2.0) database. The mRNA expression of CSAG1 in human RCCC specimens was validated with qRT-PCR. 【Results】 CSAG1 expression was significantly higher in RCCC tissues than in normal tissues (P<0.05). The qRT-PCR results revealed that the mRNA level of CSAG1 was consistent with that predicted by bioinformatic analysis. The KEGG analysis and GO annotation indicated high GSAG1 expression in RCCC was related to transmembrane transport, tricarboxylic acid cycle and lysosome. CSAG1 expression was positively related to the infiltration of pDC, aDC, CD8⁺ T cells, cytotoxic cells, TFH, TH1 cells, Tem, NK CD56^dm cells, Treg and T cells, but negatively correlated with macrophage infiltration. 【Conclusion】 CSAG1 may be associated with poor prognosis of RCCC and become a potential immunotherapy target.

ObjectiveTo investigate the possible mechanism of Buzhong Yulin Decoction （补中愈淋汤） in the prevention and treatment of recurrent urinary tract infection. MethodsThe mouse models of recurrent urinary tract infection were established by uropathogenic Escherichia coli （UPEC） strain UTI89 by bladder perfusion， and the successful mouse models were randomly divided into a model group， an antibiotic group， and a low- and high-dose Buzhong Yulin Decoction group， with six mice in each group. In addition， 5 C57BL/6 mice without modelling were taken as blank group. The low- and high-dose Buzhong Yulin Decoction groups received 0.1 ml/10 g of decoction by gavage， with concentrations of 1.3 g/ml and 5.2 g/ml， respectively； the antibiotic group received 0.1 ml/10 g of levofloxacin hydrochloride solution with 5 mg/ml by gavage； the blank and model groups received 0.1 ml/10 g of distilled water by gavage. Each group was gavaged once a day for 7 consecutive days. The total number of urine marks， the number of central urine marks， and the total urine volume of the urine marks were observed by the urine marking test； HE staining was used to observe the histopathological changes in the bladder of mice； serum levels of the inflammatory factors interleukin 1β （IL-1β）， interleukin 6 （IL-6） and tumour necrosis factor α （TNF-α） were detected by ELISA； the morphology of the epithelial cells of bladder was observed by scanning electron microscopy； immunofluorescence assay to detect bladder tissue anti-UroPlakin 3A protein level and UPEC bacterial load； the spread plate method to detect urinary bacterial load and bacterial load of bladder epithelial cells； RT-PCR method to detect Ras-related protein Rab-11A （RAB11A） and Ras-related protein Rab-27B （RAB27B） mRNA level in bladder tissue； immunoblotting to detect microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain3 （LC3） and P62 protein levels in bladder tissue. ResultsCompared with the blank group， the bladder epithelial cell layers were lost and showed abnormal morphology in mice of the model group； bladder tissue UroPlakin 3A protein and RAB11A and RAB27B mRNA levels reduced， the total number of urine marks， the number of central urine marks， bladder tissue UPEC bacterial load， urinary bacterial load， bacterial load in bladder epithelial cells， serum IL-1β， IL-6， and TNF-α levels， and LC3 and P62 protein levels in bladder tissue all elevated （P＜0.05 or P＜0.01）. Compared with the model group， the bladder epithelial cell layers were intact and the morphology of epithelial cells were regular in the low- and high-dose Buzhong Yulin Decoction groups； the average surface area of bladder epithelial cells reduced， the levels of UroPlakin 3A protein and RAB11A and RAB27B mRNA in bladder tissues elevated， and total number of urine marks， the number of central urine marks， bladder tissue UPEC bacterial load， urinary bacterial load， bacterial load in bladder epithelial cells， serum IL-1β， IL-6， and TNF-α levels， and P62 protein levels in bladder tissue all reduced （P＜0.05 or P＜0.01）， but LC3 protein levels showed no statistically significant （P＞0.05）. In the antibiotic group， the bladder epithelial cells were partially missing and the morphology of epithelial cells was abnormal. Compared with the antibiotic group， the average surface area of the bladder epithelial cells in the mice increased in the low- and high-dose Buzhong Yulin Decoction groups， the bacterial load of the bladder epithelial cells decreased， and the P62 protein level of the bladder tissue decreased （P＜0.05）. When comparing between the low- and high-dose Buzhong Yulin Decoction groups， the differences in each index were not statistically significant （P＞0.05）. ConclusionBuzhong Yulin Decoction may prevent and treat recurrent urinary tract infection by repairing the bladder mucosal barrier， increasing RAB11A and RAB27B level and enhancing autophagy in bladder tissues， thereby facilitating bacterial clearance from bladder epithelial cells and reducing the bacterial load of bladder epithelial cells.