Natural antimicrobial peptides(AMPs)are promising candidates for the development of a new gener-ation of antimicrobials to combat antibiotic-resistant pathogens.They have found extensive applications in the fields of medicine,food,and agriculture.However,efficiently screening AMPs from natural sources poses several challenges,including low efficiency and high antibiotic resistance.This review focuses on the action mechanisms of AMPs,both through membrane and non-membrane routes.We thoroughly examine various highly efficient AMP screening methods,including whole-bacterial adsorption binding,cell membrane chromatography(CMC),phospholipid membrane chromatography binding,membrane-mediated capillary electrophoresis(CE),colorimetric assays,thin layer chromatography(TLC),fluorescence-based screening,genetic sequencing-based analysis,computational mining of AMP data-bases,and virtual screening methods.Additionally,we discuss potential developmental applications for enhancing the efficiency of AMP discovery.This review provides a comprehensive framework for identifying AMPs within complex natural product systems.

Natural antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are promising candidates for the development of a new generation of antimicrobials to combat antibiotic-resistant pathogens. They have found extensive applications in the fields of medicine, food, and agriculture. However, efficiently screening AMPs from natural sources poses several challenges, including low efficiency and high antibiotic resistance. This review focuses on the action mechanisms of AMPs, both through membrane and non-membrane routes. We thoroughly examine various highly efficient AMP screening methods, including whole-bacterial adsorption binding, cell membrane chromatography (CMC), phospholipid membrane chromatography binding, membrane-mediated capillary electrophoresis (CE), colorimetric assays, thin layer chromatography (TLC), fluorescence-based screening, genetic sequencing-based analysis, computational mining of AMP databases, and virtual screening methods. Additionally, we discuss potential developmental applications for enhancing the efficiency of AMP discovery. This review provides a comprehensive framework for identifying AMPs within complex natural product systems.

Objective To systematically evaluate the quality of Fengshiding capsules,to analyze existing problems based on national drug sampling and testing,and to offer references and suggestions for improving quality control and regulatory supervision of this product.Methods A total of 136 batches of Fengshiding capsules were subjected to standard quality tests and exploratory analyses.HPLC was used to establish the content determination of Angelica dahurica,Cynanchum paniculatum,and Glycyrrhizae Radix,as well as the limit test for anabasine in the preparation.Additionally,an UPLC method was also employed to establish the characteristic chromatogram of Fengshiding capsules.A screening method for artificial pigments was developed,and UPLC-MS/MS was used to detect the illegal addition of chemical drugs in Fengshiding capsules.Results All 136 batches of samples passed inspection according to the current quality standards.However,based on exploratory study evaluations,the content determination results of Cynanchum paniculatum,Angelica dahurica,and Glycyrrhiza Radix were below the proposed limits.The limit test for anabasine did not exceed the proposed threshold.Furthermore,the characteristic chromatograms revealed missing peaks in several samples,and some batches contained artificial pigments and residues of acetaminophen.Conclusions The overall quality of Fengshiding capsules is rated as"average"based on national drug sampling and testing.To enhance product quality,it is recommended to improve quality standards,ensure the use of high-quality raw herbal materials,promote stronger internal oversight by manufacturers,and intensify regulatory supervision.

Objective To systematically evaluate the quality of Fengshiding capsules,to analyze existing problems based on national drug sampling and testing,and to offer references and suggestions for improving quality control and regulatory supervision of this product.Methods A total of 136 batches of Fengshiding capsules were subjected to standard quality tests and exploratory analyses.HPLC was used to establish the content determination of Angelica dahurica,Cynanchum paniculatum,and Glycyrrhizae Radix,as well as the limit test for anabasine in the preparation.Additionally,an UPLC method was also employed to establish the characteristic chromatogram of Fengshiding capsules.A screening method for artificial pigments was developed,and UPLC-MS/MS was used to detect the illegal addition of chemical drugs in Fengshiding capsules.Results All 136 batches of samples passed inspection according to the current quality standards.However,based on exploratory study evaluations,the content determination results of Cynanchum paniculatum,Angelica dahurica,and Glycyrrhiza Radix were below the proposed limits.The limit test for anabasine did not exceed the proposed threshold.Furthermore,the characteristic chromatograms revealed missing peaks in several samples,and some batches contained artificial pigments and residues of acetaminophen.Conclusions The overall quality of Fengshiding capsules is rated as"average"based on national drug sampling and testing.To enhance product quality,it is recommended to improve quality standards,ensure the use of high-quality raw herbal materials,promote stronger internal oversight by manufacturers,and intensify regulatory supervision.

BACKGROUND:There is no consensus on the optimal bone tunnel position in the lateral clavicle,which guides coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction.Postoperative complications such as enlargement of the lateral clavicle bone tunnel,bone osteolysis,clavicle fracture,and failure of internal fixation are likely to occur.Bone mass density plays an important role in the strength and stability of endophytic fixation.Regional differences in the bone mass density of the distal clavicle should not be overlooked in the repair and reconstruction of acromioclavicular dislocation.Currently,there are no quantitative clinical studies in humans regarding the bone mass density of the distal clavicle. OBJECTIVE:To measure the magnitude of bone mass density in different regions of the distal clavicle by quantitative CT to provide a reference for surgeons to repair and reconstruct the coracoclavicular ligament. METHODS:101 patients undergoing quantitative CT checking in Fuyang People's Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University from October to December 2022 were enrolled,from which 1 616 samples of subdivisional bone mass density of the distal clavicle were measured.For each of the quantitative CT samples,firstly,the distal clavicle was divided medially to laterally into the following four regions:conical nodal region(region A),inter-nodal region(region B),oblique crest region(region C)and distal clavicular region(region D).Secondly,each region was divided into the first half and the second half to determine eight subdivisions,then setting semiautomatic region of interest(ROI)in each subdivision:(ROI A1,A2,B1,B2,C1,C2,D1,and D2).Thirdly,each quantitative CT scan was transferred to the quantitative CT pro analysis workstation,and cancellous bone mass density was measured in the distal clavicle ROI.Finally,the clavicular cortex was avoided when measuring. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)There was no statistically significant difference in bone mineral density on the different sides of the shoulder(P＞0.05).(2)The analysis of bone mineral density in eight sub-areas of the distal clavicle A1,A2,B1,B2,C1,C2,D1,and D2 showed statistically significant differences(P＜0.05).It could be considered that there were differences in bone mineral density in different areas of the distal clavicle.After pairwise comparison,there was no statistically significant difference in bone mineral density between A1 and A2,D1 and D2,A2 and B1(P＞0.05),and there was a statistically significant difference in bone mineral density between the other sub-areas(P＜0.05).(3)The bone mineral density in the region A2 of the anatomical insertion of the conical ligament was significantly higher than that in the inter-nodular area(region B)(P＜0.05).The bone mineral density in the region A1 was higher than that in the region A2,but the difference was not statistically significant(P＞0.05).The bone mineral density in the region C1 of the anatomical insertion of the trapezium ligament was higher than that in regions C2,D1 and D2,and the bone mineral density in the inter-nodular area(region B)was significantly higher than that in regions C and D(P＜0.05).(4)These results have suggested that there are differences in bone mass density in different regions of the distal clavicle;regional differences in bone mass density in the distal clavicle during repair and reconstruction of acromioclavicular dislocation cannot be ignored.Consideration should be given not only to biomechanical factors but also to the placement of implants or bone tunnels in regions of higher bone mass density,which could improve the strength and stability of implant fixation and reduce the risk of complications such as bone tunnel enlargement,osteolysis,fracture and implant failure.

Abstract: Objective　To investigate the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of COVID-19-associated multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) with multisystem organ failure, and to analyze the differences between the syndrome resembling Kawasaki disease and Kawasaki disease. Methods We report a case of child diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 infection who developed MIS-C with multi-organ failure. Literature was reviewed to further discuss clinical symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of MIS-C. Results The patient 's condition progressed rapidly and was severe, with acute kidney injury at admission, presenting with urine output of 0 mL in 8 hours, serum creatinine of 675.1 μmol/L, urea nitrogen of 38.2 mmol/L, creatine kinase 4 932 U/L, along with continuously elevated serum amylase, peaking at 5 809.7 U/L, aspartate aminotransferase of 995 U/L, alanine aminotransferase of 240 U/L, and frequent vomiting. The patient was categorized as critically ill. The confirmed patient with MIS-C was managed in pediatric intensive care units (PICU), received early continuous blood purification, jejunal tube feeding, and combined treatment with intravenous methylprednisolone pulse and human immunoglobulin for intravenous injection (IVIG), resulting in complete recovery and discharge. Through literature review, it can be analyzed that MIS-C is systemic inflammatory response characterized by multi-organ dysfunction from a cytokine storm, which differentiates it from Kawasaki disease characterized by acute systemic vasculitis triggered by infectious factors, ultimately leading to cardiovascular accidents as the main cause of death.Conclusions When fever (≥38 ℃) persists for at least 24 hours, accompanied by high inflammatory symptoms and dysfunction in two or more systems, requiring intensive care treatment, and there is evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection, MIS-C should be diagnosed early, and intervention and treatment should be initiated promptly to achieve favorable outcomes.

Background::Joint dislocations significantly impact public health. However, a comprehensive study on the incidence, distribution, and risk factors for joint dislocations in China is lacking. We conducted the China National Joint Dislocation Study, which is a part of the China National Fracture Study conducted to obtain the national incidence and risk factors for traumatic fractures, and to investigate the incidence and risk factors for joint dislocations.Methods::For this national retrospective epidemiological study, 512,187 participants were recruited using stratified random sampling and probability-proportional-to-size method from January 19 to May 16, 2015. Participants who sustained joint dislocations of the trunk, arms, or legs (skull, sternum, and ribs being excluded) in 2014 were personally interviewed to obtain data on age, educational background, ethnic origin, occupation, geographic region, and urbanization degree. The joint-dislocation incidence was calculated based on age, sex, body site, and demographic factors. The risk factors for different groups were examined using multiple logistic regression.Results::One hundred and nineteen participants sustained 121 joint dislocations in 2014. The population-weighted incidence rate of joint dislocations of the trunk, arms, or legs was 0.22 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.16, 0.27) per 1000 population in 2014 (men, 0.27 [0.20, 0.34]; women, 0.16 [0.10, 0.23]). For all ages, previous dislocation history (male: OR 42.33, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 12.03–148.90; female: OR 54.43, 95% CI: 17.37–170.50) and alcohol consumption (male: OR 3.50, 95% CI: 1.49–8.22; female: OR 2.65, 95% CI: 1.08–6.50) were risk factors for joint dislocation. Sleeping less than 7 h/day was a risk factor for men. Compared with children, women aged ≥15 years (female 15–64 years: OR 0.16, 95% CI: 0.04–0.61; female ≥65 years: OR 0.06, 95% CI: 0.01–0.41) were less likely to sustain joint dislocations. Women with more than three children were at higher dislocation risk than women without children (OR 6.92, 95% CI: 1.18–40.78).Conclusions::The up-to-date data on joint dislocation incidence, distribution, and risk factors can be used as a reference for national healthcare, prevention, and management in China. Specific strategies for decreasing alcohol consumption and encouraging adequate sleeping hours should be developed to prevent or reduce dislocation incidents.Trial Registration::Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, ChiCTR-EPR-15005878.

Transcranial Doppler (TCD) is a method for measuring cerebral artery blood flow velocity, which has the advantages of low cost, non-invasive, high temporal resolution. Dynamic cerebral autoregulation (dCA) is to study the instantaneous change of cerebral blood flow (CBF) at the moment of arterial blood pressure or intracranial pressure change, that is, the ability to recover CBF in the face of sudden change of perfusion pressure. After the onset of acute ischemic stroke (AIS), effective dCA can maintain the stability of cerebral hemodynamics and avoid excessive or insufficient perfusion at the injured site. Therefore, it is of great significance to evaluate dCA in patients with AIS. However, at present, there is no recognized optimal evaluation method for dCA. This article mainly summarizes the advantages of TCD in evaluating dCA compared with other methods and the application of TCD combined with transfer function analysis (TFA) in evaluating dCA in AIS.

The presence of tension blister often predicts severe soft tissue damage，which not only increases the risk of wound complications but also prolongs the surgical treatment time. However，the developed tension blister has been proposed as a potential decompressive approach for it may relieve the pressure of osteofascial compartment and improve the likelihood of relieving clinical symptoms，as well as avoid unnecessary surgery in cases of suspected osteofascial compartment syndrome. Recently，the osteofascial system has been increasingly recognized that associations were found between the tension blister and osteofascial self-release processing. Thus，the timing of blister occurrence and regression substantially influences physicians′ clinical decisions，making blister management as part of the treatment of fractures. In this review，the authors give an overview of the characteristics，mechanism，stress reduction effect，prevention，current treatment status and complications of the fracture-related tension blister，hoping to help orthopedic physicians understand and treat the tensile blister.

Objective:To explore the epidemiological characteristics of inpatients with tibial pilon fracture in The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University from 2016 to 2019.Methods:The data of all the patients who had been hospitalized for pilon fracture from January 2016 to December 2019 in The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University were collected using the medical image computer archiving and transmission system and the medical record query system. The patients' age, gender, occupation, residence, season, cause of injury, Rüedi-Allg?wer classification, and AO classification were analyzed.Results:A total of 234 inpatients with tibial pilon fracture were collected, including 179 males and 55 females, with a ratio of male to female of 3.3∶ 1. The prevalence age ranged from 41 to 50 years in male patients (31.3%, 56/179) and from 51 to 60 years in female patients (25.5%, 14/55). In the 234 patients, farmers (101 cases, 43.2%), rural area (166 cases, 70.9%) and spring season (77 cases, 32.9%) accounted for a higher proportion. The proportions of high-altitude falling (41.0%, 96/234) and high-energy injury (61.5%, 144/234) were the highest. Of the 234 patients by the Rüedi-Allg?wer classification, 23 (9.8%) had type Ⅰ fracture, 90 (38.5%) type Ⅱ fracture, and 121 (51.7%) type Ⅲ fracture, with type Ⅲ fracture prevalent in males (58.1%, 104/179) and type Ⅱ fracture prevalent in females (16.4%, 9/55). Of the 234 patients by the AO classification, 131 (56.0%) had type 43B fracture and 103 (44.0%) type 43C fracture, with a higher proportion of type 43B fractures in women (67.3%, 37/55) than in men (52.5%, 94/179). In type 43B fractures, type 43B3 (43.5%, 57/131) and type 43B3.3 (75.4%, 43/57) were the most common; in type 43C fractures, type 43C3 (74.8%, 77/103) and type 43C3.3 (51.9%, 40/77) were the most common.Conclusions:In the recent 4 years in The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, pilon fractures increased year by year and occurred more frequently in spring. They were more common in farmers and in the rural areas. They prevailed in the patients aged from 41 to 50 years. The Rüedi-Allg?wer type Ⅲ fractures and the AO type 43B fractures were the most common.