Objective To investigate the curative effect of transpedicular screw fixation plus percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) for treatment of severe thoracolumbar osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCF).Methods Twenty-one patients with severe OVCF presenting to our hospital from July 2012 to May 2015 were analyzed retrospectively.There were nine male and twelve female patients,aged 50-78 years (mean,68.8 years).The level of injury was T1 1 in four patients,T12 in six,L1 in five,L2 in three,L3 in two and L4 in one.Time between injury and surgery was 2-16 d (mean,7.5 d).All patients underwent pedicle screw fixation at the injured level combined with PVP.Visual analogue scale (VAS) was used for evaluation of lower back pain after operation,Oswestry disability index(ODI) for lower back function,lateral thoracolumbar film for Cobb angle and anterior vertebral height compression ratio,and American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) score for spinal cord nerve function.Postoperative complications were recorded.Results All patients were followed up for 12-21 months [(15.7 ± 2.9) months].Postoperative studies showed significant differences in VAS [(2.9 ± 1.1) scores],ODI [(30.8 ± 7.5) ％],Cobb angle [(21.5 ± 7.3) °] and anterior vertebral height compression ratio [(44.3 ± 13.9) ％] compared to the preoperative measures (P ＜ 0.05).Cobb angle and anterior vertebral height compression ratio at the final follow-up were (23.4 ± 7.7)° and (49.1 ± 13.7)％ respectively,and had no significant differences from the postoperative measures (P ＞ 0.05).According to the ASIA score,eight patients with neural function injury had one to two level recovery at the final follow-up.Asymptomatic cement leakage occurred in seven patients after operation.There was no internal fixation breakage at the final follow-up.Conclusions Transpedicular screw fixation plus PVP can not only restore the height and strength of the injured vertebrae and correct kyphotic deformity,but also relieve low back pain and improve function of the spine.Therefore,the technique is a safe,reliable and effective surgical treatment for severe thoracolumbar OVCF.

AIM:To investigate the target killing effect of T lymphocytes with chimeric CD20scFv gene on Daudi cells and the activation of T lymphocytes.METHODS:Two kinds of plasmids were transfected into retrovirus-packed PA317 cell lines.The supernatant was collected from successfully transfected PA317 culture and was used to infect peripheral blood T lymphocytes.After one-week screening with G418,the cells were used to kill Daudi and K562 cells.The positive rates of AnnexinⅤ in Daudi cells were measured at different times points respectively by flow cytometry.Meanwhile,the level of IL-2 and IFN-? were determined by ELISA.RESULTS:The Annexin V positive rate was significant higher in Daudi cells compared to control K562 cell lines at 24 h.No difference of AnnexinV in Daudi cells was observed in CD20 modification T lymphocyte groups.The secretions of IL-2 and IFN-? in CD20scFv-CD80-IgGFc-CD28-? gene modified T cells co-cultured with Daudi cells were dramatically higher than that in CD20scFv-IgGFc group at 72 h.CONCLUSION:① The two kinds of genetic modified specific T cells have no significant difference in inducing early apoptosis of Daudi cells.CD28-? can't affect Daudi cell early apoptosis at the CD20scFv target killing.② The increase in the secretions of IL-2 and IFN-? is more obvious in CD20scFv-IgGFc-CD28-? group,indicating that the self-activation takes place in CD3? and CD28 modified T cells without MHC restriction and then increases the activation and killing function of T cells.

BACKGROUND:Simple pedicle screw fixation for thoracolumbar fractures has better outcomes, but there are some deficiencies, such as poor applicability for severe compression or burst fractures, strong vertebral pain, easy to cause vertebral wound denervation and paraspinal muscle injury, and slow recovery. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the clinical effects of pedicle screw fixation combined with artificial bone graft for the treatment of thoracolumbar fractures. METHODS:A total of 126 patients with thoracolumbar vertebral compression fractures, who had undergone pedicle screw fixation without bone graft (control group,n=62) and with bone graft (test group,n=64) were enroled. The fracture healing, anterior vertebral height ratio, sagittal Cobb angle, and loss rate of vertebral height after 6 months were observed by X-ray in the two groups. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Al patients were folowed up, and had complete fracture healing after 12-16 months. The anterior vertebral height and Cobb angle were both improved in the two groups at 1 week after operation (P < 0.01), but there was no difference between the two groups (P > 0.05). New bone formation was observed in the test group at 6 months after operation, and patients were pain-free; but the speed of bone formation was slower in the control group, and patients stil suffered from painful thoracolumbar fractures. There was no difference in the loss of anterior vertebral height and Cobb angle between the two groups (P> 0.05). These findings indicate that pedicle screw fixation combined with artificial bone graft lead to a better recovery in thoracolumbar fractures.

Objective To establish a method for simultaneous determination of contents of schisandrin B, schisantherin A, lobetyolin and ruscogenin in Huangqi Shengmai Decoction with HPLC method. Methods The chromatographic column was an Agilent Eclipse C18 column (4.6 mm × 250 mm, 5 μm) that was maintained at a constant temperature of 30 ℃. The mobile phase was 0.1% acetic acid solution-acetonitrile, with gradient elution. The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min. The detection was at wavelength of 280 nm. Results The standard curves of schisandrin B, schisantherin A, lobetyolin and ruscogenin had good linearity in the ranges of 0.862 5-21.562 5μg (r 2=0.999 1), 0.737 5-18.437 5μg (r 2=0.999 4), 0.095 2-2.380 0 μg (r 2=0.999 6), and 0.810 0-20.250 0 μg (r 2=0.999 0), respectively. The average recoveries of the four components were 98.06%(RSD=1.64%), 99.61%(RSD=2.72%), 97.98%(RSD=1.45%), and 99.30%(RSD=1.25%), respectively. Conclusion This method is accurate, rapid and specific, achieving the stable results with high reproducibility.

The pharmacodynamics of compound Guhuanzhixue granule(CGH- ZX)was studied.The results showed that CGHZX inhibited the contraction of rat's uterine smooth muscle and antagonized the vigorous contraction induced by oxytoxin in vitro,It exerted an anti-inflammatory effect in rats and miee with uteritis caused by various foreign bodies,This preseription also shertened the bleeding and coagulation times in mice.It is suggested that CGHZX is applicable to metrorrhagia,pain and uteritis occurring after setting of contra- ceptive ring.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound-guided continuous transverses abdominis plane (TAP) block when used for postoperative analgesia in the patients undergoing total hysterectomy.Methods Forty American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ patients,aged 38-64 yr,weighing 50-80 kg,undergoing elective total hysterectomy with general anesthesia,were divided into 2 groups using a random number table:continuous TAP block group (CTAP group,n =21) and patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) group (n=19).In group CTAP,bilateral TAP block was performed with 0.2％ ropivacaine 20 ml under ultrasound guidance before operation,and 0.2％ ropivacaine 5 ml/h was infused into bilateral TAPs after extubation.In group PCIA,the patients received PCIA with sufentanil 1 μg/ml after extubation,and the PCIA pump was set up to deliver a 2 ml bolus dose,a 15 min lockout interval and background infusion at a rate of 2 ml/h.Analgesia lasted until 72 h after operation in both groups.When visual analog scale＞4,morphine 5 mg was intramuscularly injected as rescue analgesic.The recovery time of postoperative intestinal function,length of hospital stay,patient's satisfaction with analgesia,requirement for rescue analgesia,TAP block-related adverse reactions and development of postoperative nausea and vomiting were recorded.In group CTAP,blood samples were collected from the peripheral vein immediately after the end of operation and at 2,6,12,24,48 and 72 h after operation for determination of concentrations of ropivacaine in plasma and free ropivacaine in plasma using high-performance liquid chromatography.Results Compared with group PCIA,the requirement for rescue analgesia and incidence of nausea and vomiting were significantly decreased,the recovery time of postoperative intestinal function was shortened,the score for patient's satisfaction with analgesia was increased (P＜0.05),and no significant change was found in the length of hospital stay in group CTAP (P＞0.05).No TAP block-related adverse reactions were found in group CTAP.In group CTAP,the concentration of ropivacaine in plasma began to increase at 2 h after operation and peaked at 48 h after operation,the concentration of free ropivacaine in plasma began to increase at 2 h after operation and peaked at 24 h after operation (P＜0.05).Conclusion Ultrasound-guided continuous TAP block produces good analgesic efficacy when used for the patients undergoing total hysterectomy.

Objective:To understand the epidemiological characteristics of group A rotavirus (RVA) infection in hospitalized children under 5 years of age with diarrhea in 2019, and to provide reference for the surveillance of RVA.Methods:Stool samples and clinical information of hospitalized children under 5 years of age with diarrhea were collected from sentinel hospitals in 20 provinces in 2019. RVA nucleic acid detection and genotyping were performed according to the rotavirus detection method in the National Viral Diarrhea Surveillance Program.Results:A total of 5 395 viral diarrhea samples were collected, 5 038 were tested, and 1 247 diarrhea samples showed RVA positive results (1 247/5 038, 24.75%). The positive rate of RVA in Fujian province was the lowest (30/319, 9.40%), and the positive rate of RVA was the highest in Henan province (182/338, 53.85%). The positive rate of RVA in male and female children was 25.24%(762/3 019)and 24.02%(485/ 2 019), respectively. There was no significant gender distribution of RVA infection ( χ2 = 0.96, P=0.326). Children aged 12 to 17 months were mainly susceptible to RVA (342/1 033, 33.11%), and the positive rate of RVA in children aged 48 to 59 months was lower (35/227, 15.42%). RVA infection showed significant age distribution characteristics ( χ2 = 86.78, P<0.001). RVA infection had significant difference between urban and rural areas ( χ2 = 20.92, P<0.001) and seasonal characteristics ( χ2 =411.42, P<0.001). RVA genotyping showed that G9P[8] type (994/1 122, 88.59%) was the dominant epidemic strain. Conclusions:In 2019, the main genotype of RVA infection in hospitalized children under 5 years of age with diarrhea was G9P[8], and RVA infection had significant age, region and season characteristics.

Objective:To analyze the evolutionary characteristics of the approximate whole genome of rotavirus G2P[4] type 2020BJ strain.Methods:The rotavirus genome was amplified by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), the amplified products were sequenced, and the sequences were subjected to phylogenetic analysis and homology analysis.Results:The approximate full-length 11 segments of human rotavirus G2P[4] type 2020BJ strain were obtained. Sequence analysis showed that the strain was G2-P[4]-I2-R2-C2-M2-A2-N2-T2-E2-H2 genotype (DS-1-Like); evolutionary analysis shows that it is closely related to strains in Japan, India, Bangladesh, Italy and other countries; there are differences in the amino acids of antigenic epitopes between the closely related strains.Conclusions:There are differences in the amino acids of the epitopes of VP7 and VP4 of the five G2P[4] rotavirus strains that are closely related to 2020BJ, which may lead to different epidemic characteristics, and rotavirus surveillance should be strengthened.

Objective:To understand the prevalence of human parechovirus (HPeV) in neonates of Hunan Provincial People’s Hospital, and analyze genetic evolutionary characteristics.Methods:From June to September 2021, fecal samples of inpatient neonates were collected in Hunan Provincial People′s Hospital. TaqMan real-time qPCR and RT-PCR were used for HPeV screening and genotyping. High-throughput sequencing and PCR were used to obtain whole genomes. Phylogenetic analysis was performed after sequencing.Results:A total of 123 fecal samples of neonates were collected, of which 22 were HPeV positive, with 17.89% positive rate. All the strains belonged to the HPeV-1 genotype. One full-length genomic sequence of 7 269 bp were obtained, and provisionally named Hunan/HPeV/2021, which has the highest nucleotide identity with known HPeV-1 genotype, with 86.6%-91.9% nucleotide identity. The nucleotide and amino acid identity of open reading frame (ORF) with known similar sequences were 90.3%-92.6% and 97.3%-98.3%, respectively. The phylogenetic analysis showed that Hunan/HPeV/2021 belongs to the HPeV-1 genotype, which is clustered into the same clade as the popular HPeV-1 strains in China.Conclusions:HPeV has a high prevalence in inpatient neonates of Hunan Provincial People’s Hospital and belong to the HPeV-1 genotype.

Lymphatic metastasis is the main metastatic route for colorectal cancer, which increases the risk of cancer recurrence and distant metastasis. The properties of the lymph node metastatic colorectal cancer (LNM-CRC) cells are poorly understood, and effective therapies are still lacking. Here, we found that hypoxia-induced fibroblast activation protein alpha (FAPα) expression in LNM-CRC cells. Gain- or loss-function experiments demonstrated that FAPα enhanced tumor cell migration, invasion, epithelial-mesenchymal transition, stemness, and lymphangiogenesis via activation of the STAT3 pathway. In addition, FAPα in tumor cells induced extracellular matrix remodeling and established an immunosuppressive environment via recruiting regulatory T cells, to promote colorectal cancer lymph node metastasis (CRCLNM). Z-GP-DAVLBH, a FAPα-activated prodrug, inhibited CRCLNM by targeting FAPα-positive LNM-CRC cells. Our study highlights the role of FAPα in tumor cells in CRCLNM and provides a potential therapeutic target and promising strategy for CRCLNM.