Both porto-sinusoidal vascular disorder and hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome belong to hepatic vascular diseases， and they have differences in etiology， clinical manifestations， treatment， and prognosis. However， recent research evidence has gradually shown that the association between porto-sinusoidal vascular disorder and hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome has not been fully understood， suggesting that they may be two different manifestations of the same disease. This article reviews the association between these two diseases and related research evidence.

Animal experiments are an essential component of life sciences and medical research. However, the external validity and reliability of individual animal studies are frequently challenged by inherent limitations such as small sample sizes, high design heterogeneity, and poor reproducibility, which impede the effective translation of research findings into clinical practice. Systematic reviews and meta-analysis represent a key methodology for integrating existing evidence and enhancing the robustness of conclusions. Currently, however, the application of systematic reviews and meta-analysis in the field of animal experiments lacks standardized guidelines for their conduct and reporting, resulting in inconsistent quality and, to some extent, diminishing their evidence value. To address this issue, this paper aims to systematically delineate the reporting process for systematic reviews and meta-analysis of animal experiments and to propose a set of standardized recommendations that are both scientific and practical. The article's scope encompasses the entire process, from the preliminary preparatory phase [including formulating the population， intervention， comparison and outcome （PICO） question, assessing feasibility, and protocol pre-registration] to the key writing points for each section of the main report. In the core methods section, the paper elaborates on how to implement literature searches, establish eligibility criteria, perform data extraction, and assess the risk of bias, based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis （PRISMA) statement, in conjunction with relevant guidelines and tools such as Animal Research： Reporting of in Vivo Experiments （ARRIVE) and a risk of bias assessment tool developed by the Systematic Review Centre for Laboratory Animal Experimentation (SYRCLE). For the presentation of results, strategies are proposed for clear and transparent display using flow diagrams and tables of characteristics. The discussion section places particular emphasis on how to scientifically interpret pooled effects, thoroughly analyze sources of heterogeneity, evaluate the impact of publication bias, and cautiously discuss the validity and limitations of extrapolating findings from animal studies to clinical settings. Furthermore, this paper recommends adopting the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology to comprehensively grade the quality of evidence. Through a modular analysis of the entire reporting process, this paper aims to provide researchers in the field with a clear and practical guide, thereby promoting the standardized development of systematic reviews and meta-analysis of animal experiments and enhancing their application value in scientific decision-making and translational medicine.

Objective To investigate the distribution and carriage of Bartonella in rodents and plateau pikas (Ochotona curzoniae) in Xining City, Hai Prefecture, and Menyuan County in Qinghai Province, providing basic data for the prevention and control of Bartonella infections and scientific evidence for the control natural zoonotic diseases in the local area. Methods In 2023, rodents were captured using rodent traps across Xining City, Hai Prefecture, and Menyuan County in Qinghai Province. Bartonella DNA was extracted and amplified from collected liver, spleen, and kidney tissue samples of plateau pikas. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 28.0 software, with the chi-square test and Fisher's exact probability method employed to analyze Bartonella positivity rates across different rodent species and ecological environments. Sequence analysis was also conducted on the Bartonella-positive strains from Menyuan County. Results A total of 489 rodents and plateau pikas were captured across the three regions: 206 in Xining City, 200 in Haixi Prefecture, and 83 in Menyuan County. The Bartonella positivity rates were 40.29% (83/206), 2.00% (4/200), and 12.05% (10/83) respectively. A statistically significant difference in Bartonella positivity was observed between Menyuan County and Haixi Prefecture (χ2=10.55, P<0.01). In Menyuan County, 74 Mus musculus linnaeus were captured, 9 Ochotona were captured, 10 Mus musculus linnaeus were Bartonella positive, Ochotona was not detected, the difference was statistically significant by Fisher's exact probability test (P<0.05). There were 14 and 69 rodents captured on grassland and stone land, respectively. 10 rodents captured on stone land were positive for Bartonella, but no rodents were detected on grassland, and the difference was statistically significant by Fisher's exact probability test (P<0.05). Genomic sequence analysis showed that the 10 Bartonella strains from Menyuan County clustered into three genotypes:Bartonella sp.AR 15-3, Bartonella grahamii as4aup, and Bartonella grahamii subsp. shimonis.Conclusion Natural Bartonella infections exist in rodents and plateau pikas across Xining City, Haixi Prefecture, and Menyuan County in Qinghai Province. Furthermore, gene types related to human pathogenicity pose a risk of human infection. Therefore, the monitoring of rodent-borne pathogens in these areas should be strengthened.

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Objective To screen the key N6-methyladenosine(m6A)methylation related genes in renal clear cell carcinoma(ccRCC),and to study their expression and relationship with the prognosis,migration and invasion of renal clear cell carcinoma.Methods The RNA sequencing data and clinical data of ccRCC and ad-jacent tissues were downloaded from the Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA)and GTEx(Genotype-Tissue Expres-sion).The expression profile and prognosis were analyzed with R 4.1.1,and the key genes were screened.Clinical specimens of 10 patients with ccRCC were collected.The mRNA and protein expressions were detec-ted by RT-qPCR and immunohistochemistry,respectively.In human ccRCC cell line RCC23,siRNA was used to knock down key genes,and CCK-8 was used to detect the survival rate of cells.Scratch test and Trans well test were used to detect the migration and invasion of cells,respectively.Results Among the 19 m6A methyl-ation related genes,only insulin-like growth factor 2 mRNA binding protein 3(IGF2BP3)was highly ex-pressed in cancer tissues,and the high expression was significantly positively correlated with poor prognosis.The high expression of IGF2BP3 was verified in clinical specimens by RT-qPCR and immunohistochemistry.After knockdown of IGF2BP3 by siRNA,the survival rate of RCC23 cells decreased significantly,and the mi-gration and invasion ability of cut cells decreased.Conclusion These results suggest that IGF2BP3 may be an effective biomarker and potential drug target for predicting the prognosis of patients with ccRCC.

Objectives:To develop modified prehospital stroke scales and to evaluate their predictive value for in-hospital acute large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke.Methods:Patients admitted to Dongtai People's Hospital due to non-stroke-related diseases and activated the in-hospital stroke green channel due to suspected stroke symptoms during hospitalization from January 2015 to December 2022 were included retrospectively. According to the final imaging diagnosis, they were divided into LVO group and non-LVO group. The five prehospital stroke scales included Field Assessment Stroke Triage for Emergency Destination (FAST-ED), Rapid Arterial Occlusion Evaluation (RACE), Los Angeles Motor Scale (LAMS), Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Severity Scale (CPSSS), and Prehospital Acute Stroke Severity Scale (PASS). Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine independent predictive factors of LVO in patients with in-hospital stroke, and incorporating them into the prehospital stroke scale to develop modified scales. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to evaluate the predictive performance of the modified scales. Results:A total of 174 patients with in-hospital stroke were enrolled, including 92 males (52.9%), aged 65.7±11.9 years. Fifty-four patients (31.0%) had LVO, and 59 (33.9%) had a surgical history within 3 days before the onset of stroke, mainly cardiopulmonary surgeries. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that atrial fibrillation (odds ratio 2.940, 95% confidence interval 1.387-6.230; P=0.005) and recent history of cardiopulmonary surgery (odds ratio 6.861, 95% confidence interval 2.437-11.315; P<0.001) were the independent predictive factors of LVO in patients with in-hospital stroke. According to the β coefficient and ROC curve, they were assigned a score of 1 and included in the prehospital stroke scale. The area under the curve of the modified scale for predicting LVO (mRACE: 0.917; mFAST-ED: 0.865; mPASS: 0.859; mCPSSS: 0.853; mLAMS: 0.907) was significantly higher than the corresponding original scale (RACE: 0.888; FAST-ED: 0.820; PASS: 0.786; CPSSS: 0.810; LAMS: 0.859) (all P<0.05). Conclusion:The modified scales based on the prehospital stroke scales can significantly improve the predictive value of in-hospital acute LVO stroke compared to the original prehospital stroke scales.

Purpose: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common male sexual dysfunction. Gut microbiota plays an important role in various diseases. To investigate the effects and mechanisms of intestinal flora dysregulation induced by high-fat diet (HFD) on erectile function. Materials and Methods: Male Sprague–Dawley rats aged 8 weeks were randomly divided into the normal diet (ND) and HFD groups. After 24 weeks, a measurement of erectile function was performed. We performed 16S rRNA sequencing of stool samples. Then, we established fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) rat models by transplanting fecal microbiota from rats of ND group and HFD group to two new groups of rats respectively. After 24 weeks, erectile function of the rats was evaluated and 16S rRNA sequencing was performed, and serum samples were collected for the untargeted metabolomics detection. Results: The erectile function of rats and the species diversity of intestinal microbiota in the HFD group was significantly lower, and the characteristics of the intestinal microbiota community structure were also significantly different between the two groups. The erectile function of rats in the HFD-FMT group was significantly lower than that of rats in the ND-FMT group. The characteristics of the intestinal microbiota community structure were significantly different. In the HFD-FMT group, 27 metabolites were significantly different and they were mainly involved in the several inflammation-related pathways. Conclusions Intestinal microbiota disorders induced by HFD can damage the intestinal barrier of rats, change the serum metabolic profile, induce low-grade inflammation and apoptosis in the corpus cavernosum of the penis, and lead to ED.

Purpose: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common male sexual dysfunction. Gut microbiota plays an important role in various diseases. To investigate the effects and mechanisms of intestinal flora dysregulation induced by high-fat diet (HFD) on erectile function. Materials and Methods: Male Sprague–Dawley rats aged 8 weeks were randomly divided into the normal diet (ND) and HFD groups. After 24 weeks, a measurement of erectile function was performed. We performed 16S rRNA sequencing of stool samples. Then, we established fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) rat models by transplanting fecal microbiota from rats of ND group and HFD group to two new groups of rats respectively. After 24 weeks, erectile function of the rats was evaluated and 16S rRNA sequencing was performed, and serum samples were collected for the untargeted metabolomics detection. Results: The erectile function of rats and the species diversity of intestinal microbiota in the HFD group was significantly lower, and the characteristics of the intestinal microbiota community structure were also significantly different between the two groups. The erectile function of rats in the HFD-FMT group was significantly lower than that of rats in the ND-FMT group. The characteristics of the intestinal microbiota community structure were significantly different. In the HFD-FMT group, 27 metabolites were significantly different and they were mainly involved in the several inflammation-related pathways. Conclusions Intestinal microbiota disorders induced by HFD can damage the intestinal barrier of rats, change the serum metabolic profile, induce low-grade inflammation and apoptosis in the corpus cavernosum of the penis, and lead to ED.

Purpose: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common male sexual dysfunction. Gut microbiota plays an important role in various diseases. To investigate the effects and mechanisms of intestinal flora dysregulation induced by high-fat diet (HFD) on erectile function. Materials and Methods: Male Sprague–Dawley rats aged 8 weeks were randomly divided into the normal diet (ND) and HFD groups. After 24 weeks, a measurement of erectile function was performed. We performed 16S rRNA sequencing of stool samples. Then, we established fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) rat models by transplanting fecal microbiota from rats of ND group and HFD group to two new groups of rats respectively. After 24 weeks, erectile function of the rats was evaluated and 16S rRNA sequencing was performed, and serum samples were collected for the untargeted metabolomics detection. Results: The erectile function of rats and the species diversity of intestinal microbiota in the HFD group was significantly lower, and the characteristics of the intestinal microbiota community structure were also significantly different between the two groups. The erectile function of rats in the HFD-FMT group was significantly lower than that of rats in the ND-FMT group. The characteristics of the intestinal microbiota community structure were significantly different. In the HFD-FMT group, 27 metabolites were significantly different and they were mainly involved in the several inflammation-related pathways. Conclusions Intestinal microbiota disorders induced by HFD can damage the intestinal barrier of rats, change the serum metabolic profile, induce low-grade inflammation and apoptosis in the corpus cavernosum of the penis, and lead to ED.

Objective:To explore the lifestyle pattern of the physical examination population and analyze its association with metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD).Methods:This was a cross-sectional study. Based on the data of 196 515 physical examination individuals from the Health Management Center of the Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University from January 2016 to December 2020, the subjects were grouped and characterized by principal component analysis and cluster analysis. Among them, 137 277 cases with MAFLD diagnosis information were included in the association analysis between lifestyle pattern and MAFLD. The differences in lifestyle pattern choice among different age, sex, education level, marital status, occupational category and medical insurance type and their differences with the risk of MAFLD were analyzed. The generalized linear mixed model was used to control confounding factors and then association analysis was conducted.Results:There were 6 types of lifestyle patterns in the physical examination population, which were respectively: indulgent type-both physical and mental damage, remedial type-excessive diet, giving type-unique intensity, comfortable type-natural health, heavy smoking type-sedentary injury, heavy drinking type-attempting to make up, accounting for 7.29%, 9.62%, 7.43%, 52.16%, 9.77%, 13.73% in the population. Among them, the male lifestyle pattern was mainly the indulgent type, the remedial type, the heavy smoking type and the heavy drinking type, showing the characteristics of unhealthy lifestyle pattern; Women tended to have healthier lifestyle patterns. After association analysis with MAFLD, it was found that the prevalence of MAFLD was more than 50% in the people who belonged to the indulgent type, remedial type, the heavy smoking type and the heavy drinking type (53.62%, 57.06%, 51.25% and 50.50%, respectively), and the prevalence of MAFLD in the giving type group was 40.17%. The risk of MAFLD in comfortable group was relatively low (28.25%), and the difference in risk of MAFLD among all modes was statistically significant after controlling for confounding factors ( P<0.001). Conclusion:According to cluster mining, there are 6 types of lifestyle patterns in the physical examination population, and the healthier lifestyle pattern has a lower risk of MAFLD.