ObjectiveTo analyze the differences in color， odor and volatile components of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium（CRP） before and after being stir-fried with Halloysitum Rubrum， and to explore the material basis of enhancing the effect of strengthening spleen after processing and the scientific connotation of decoction pieces processed with Halloysitum Rubrum as the auxiliary material. MethodsThe volatile components of the samples before and after processing were identified and relatively quantified by headspace gas chromatography-mass spectrometry（HS-GC-MS）， and the volatile components were analyzed by principal component analysis（PCA） and orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis（OPLS-DA）. According to the principle of variable importance in the projection（VIP） value>1.5， volatile differential components before and after processing were screened. And combined with intelligent sensory technologies such as colorimeter and electronic nose， the chroma and odor information of CRP before and after being stir-fried with Halloysitum Rubrum were identified. Pearson correlation analysis was used to explore the correlation between volatile differential components and chroma values. ResultsA total of 112 volatile components were identified from CRP and CRP stir-fried with Halloysitum Rubrum， of which 84 were from CRP and 97 were from CRP stir-fried with Halloysitum Rubrum. And 7 differential components were selected， including α-pinene， β-myrcene， linalool， sabinene， ocimene isomer mixture， A-ocimene， and δ-elemene. After being processed with Halloysitum Rubrum， the brightness value（L^*）， yellow-blue value（b^*） and total chromatic value（E^*_ab） of CRP were decreased（P<0.01）， and red-green value（a^*） was increased（P<0.01）， the response values of S4， S5， S10 and S13 sensors were significantly increased（P<0.05）， and the response values of S3 and S8 sensors were significantly decreased（P<0.05）. Correlation analysis showed that α-pinene and β-myrcene were negatively correlated with L^* and E^*_ab， but positively correlated with a^*. Sabinene was positively correlated with L^* and E^*_ab. Linalool was positively correlated with L^* and E^*_ab， and negatively correlated with a^*. The ocimene isomer mixture was positively correlated with the L^*. ConclusionAfter being processed with Halloysitum Rubrum， the appearance color， odor and volatile components of CRP change significantly， and α-pinene， β-myrcene， sabinene， linalool and A-ocimene are the characteristic volatile components before and after processing， which can provide references for the quality evaluation and clinical application of CRP and its processed products.

ObjectiveTo analyze the differences in color， odor and volatile components of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium（CRP） before and after being stir-fried with Halloysitum Rubrum， and to explore the material basis of enhancing the effect of strengthening spleen after processing and the scientific connotation of decoction pieces processed with Halloysitum Rubrum as the auxiliary material. MethodsThe volatile components of the samples before and after processing were identified and relatively quantified by headspace gas chromatography-mass spectrometry（HS-GC-MS）， and the volatile components were analyzed by principal component analysis（PCA） and orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis（OPLS-DA）. According to the principle of variable importance in the projection（VIP） value>1.5， volatile differential components before and after processing were screened. And combined with intelligent sensory technologies such as colorimeter and electronic nose， the chroma and odor information of CRP before and after being stir-fried with Halloysitum Rubrum were identified. Pearson correlation analysis was used to explore the correlation between volatile differential components and chroma values. ResultsA total of 112 volatile components were identified from CRP and CRP stir-fried with Halloysitum Rubrum， of which 84 were from CRP and 97 were from CRP stir-fried with Halloysitum Rubrum. And 7 differential components were selected， including α-pinene， β-myrcene， linalool， sabinene， ocimene isomer mixture， A-ocimene， and δ-elemene. After being processed with Halloysitum Rubrum， the brightness value（L^*）， yellow-blue value（b^*） and total chromatic value（E^*_ab） of CRP were decreased（P<0.01）， and red-green value（a^*） was increased（P<0.01）， the response values of S4， S5， S10 and S13 sensors were significantly increased（P<0.05）， and the response values of S3 and S8 sensors were significantly decreased（P<0.05）. Correlation analysis showed that α-pinene and β-myrcene were negatively correlated with L^* and E^*_ab， but positively correlated with a^*. Sabinene was positively correlated with L^* and E^*_ab. Linalool was positively correlated with L^* and E^*_ab， and negatively correlated with a^*. The ocimene isomer mixture was positively correlated with the L^*. ConclusionAfter being processed with Halloysitum Rubrum， the appearance color， odor and volatile components of CRP change significantly， and α-pinene， β-myrcene， sabinene， linalool and A-ocimene are the characteristic volatile components before and after processing， which can provide references for the quality evaluation and clinical application of CRP and its processed products.

Objective To evaluate the feasibility of process scale-up for the production of human prothrombin complex concentrate(PCC) by comparing the quality parameters of PCC samples obtained at different stages of process scale-up.Methods The PCC production process was scaled up sequentially through bench scale, pilot scale and production scale.Samples were collected at critical process control points across the three scales for comparative quality analysis. The final PCC products from each scale were tested in accordance with the Chinese Pharmacopoeia(VolumeⅢ, 2020 edition) to assess process stability and regulatory compliance during scale-up.Results After the first ultrafiltration step, no statistically significant differences were observed in the potency of human coagulation factor Ⅸ(FⅨ) or protein content among samples from the three scales(F = 1. 066 and 0. 590, respectively, each P > 0. 05). The FⅨ recovery rates were(69. 3 ± 10. 3)%,(73. 9 ±11. 1)%, and(69. 8 ± 7. 3)%, respectively, with no significant difference( F = 0. 330, P > 0. 05). Following solvent/detergent(S/D) treatment, the pH remained stable, and no significant differences were observed in FⅨ potency or protein content(F =1. 414 and 0. 542, respectively, each P > 0. 05). After the secondary ion-exchange chromatography step, no significant differences were found in FⅨ potency or specific activity(F = 0. 437 and 0. 201, respectively, each P > 0. 05), with FⅨ recovery rates of(90. 6 ± 6. 7)%,(82. 6 ± 4. 6)% and(87. 2 ± 6. 1)%, respectively, with no significant difference(F = 2. 513, P > 0. 05).At the bulk solution stage, no significant differences were observed in FⅨ potency or specific activity(F = 0. 187 and 0. 135,respectively, each P > 0. 05) with stable pH, and FⅨ recovery rates were(90. 6 ± 7. 5)%,(97. 2 ± 8. 3)%, and(92. 2 ± 6. 4)%,respectively, with no significant difference(F = 1. 016, P > 0. 05). After dry-heat virus inactivation, no significant differences were noted in the potency of factorsⅡ, Ⅶ, Ⅸ, and Ⅹ(F = 0. 11, 0. 473, 0. 818, and 0. 244, respectively, each P > 0. 05).The critical quality attributes of final PCC products from all three scales were consistent and complied with the requirements of Chinese Pharmacopoeia(Volume Ⅲ, 2020 edition).Conclusion The established PCC production process is stable, reliable, and reproducible, demonstrating the feasibility of process scale-up.

Objective To compare the quality and centrifugal efficiency of human plasma cryoprecipitates extracted by GQ142 high-speed tube centrifuge and BKB45 continuous flow centrifuge and the differences in the production process of human coagulation factor Ⅷ(FⅧ).Methods The main functions, parameters and work efficiency of GQ142 high-speed tube centrifuge and BKB45 continuous flow centrifuge were compared. Cryoprecipitates were extracted for FⅧ production,sampling and testing, comparing the quality, yield, and virus safety of cryoprecipitates, as well as the quality and virus safety of FⅧ production process and finished products.Results Compared with GQ142 high-speed tube centrifuge, BKB45 continuous flow centrifuge had more perfect functions and higher working efficiency. The appearance of the cryoprecipitates extracted by both centrifuges was normal, the virus safety was in accordance with the internal quality control standard, and there was no statistically significant difference in cryoprecipitates yield(t = 1. 507, P > 0. 05). The recovery rates of FⅧactivity were(48. 7 ± 4. 2)% and(49. 2 ± 5. 4)%, respectively, with no statistically significant difference(t =-0. 250, P >0. 05). There was no statistically significant difference in FⅧ potency, protein content and FⅧ specific activity among cryoprecipitate solution, post chromatographic products and ultrafiltration products(t =-1. 466,-2. 084,-0. 998,-1. 701,-1. 973, 0. 472,-0. 975, 1. 116, and-1. 215, respectively, each P > 0. 05). The recovery rates of FⅧ activity of post chromatographic products were(38. 0 ± 4. 4)% and(38. 7 ± 5. 6)%, respectively, with no statistically significant difference(t =-0. 275, P > 0. 05). The pH of ultrafiltration products was stable. The appearance of the finished products was normal, and the virus safety indicators, FⅧ potency, moisture, pH, protein content and FⅧ specific activity were all in accordance with the quality standards of Chinese Pharmacopoeia(Vol Ⅲ, 2020 edition).Conclusion Compared with GQ142 high-speed tube centrifuge, BKB45 continuous flow centrifuge can significantly improve production efficiency while ensuring the quality of cryoprecipitates and FⅧ, making it suitable for large-scale production.

Objective To compare the quality and centrifugal efficiency of human plasma cryoprecipitates extracted by GQ142 high-speed tube centrifuge and BKB45 continuous flow centrifuge and the differences in the production process of human coagulation factor Ⅷ(FⅧ).Methods The main functions, parameters and work efficiency of GQ142 high-speed tube centrifuge and BKB45 continuous flow centrifuge were compared. Cryoprecipitates were extracted for FⅧ production,sampling and testing, comparing the quality, yield, and virus safety of cryoprecipitates, as well as the quality and virus safety of FⅧ production process and finished products.Results Compared with GQ142 high-speed tube centrifuge, BKB45 continuous flow centrifuge had more perfect functions and higher working efficiency. The appearance of the cryoprecipitates extracted by both centrifuges was normal, the virus safety was in accordance with the internal quality control standard, and there was no statistically significant difference in cryoprecipitates yield(t = 1. 507, P > 0. 05). The recovery rates of FⅧactivity were(48. 7 ± 4. 2)% and(49. 2 ± 5. 4)%, respectively, with no statistically significant difference(t =-0. 250, P >0. 05). There was no statistically significant difference in FⅧ potency, protein content and FⅧ specific activity among cryoprecipitate solution, post chromatographic products and ultrafiltration products(t =-1. 466,-2. 084,-0. 998,-1. 701,-1. 973, 0. 472,-0. 975, 1. 116, and-1. 215, respectively, each P > 0. 05). The recovery rates of FⅧ activity of post chromatographic products were(38. 0 ± 4. 4)% and(38. 7 ± 5. 6)%, respectively, with no statistically significant difference(t =-0. 275, P > 0. 05). The pH of ultrafiltration products was stable. The appearance of the finished products was normal, and the virus safety indicators, FⅧ potency, moisture, pH, protein content and FⅧ specific activity were all in accordance with the quality standards of Chinese Pharmacopoeia(Vol Ⅲ, 2020 edition).Conclusion Compared with GQ142 high-speed tube centrifuge, BKB45 continuous flow centrifuge can significantly improve production efficiency while ensuring the quality of cryoprecipitates and FⅧ, making it suitable for large-scale production

Objective Based on 25 indicators including immune factors, cell count classification, and smear results of the knee joint fluid, machine learning models were established to distinguish between osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods 100 OA and 40 RA patients scheduled for total knee arthroplasty were enrolled respectively. Each patient's knee joint fluid was collected preoperatively. Nucleated cells were counted and classified. The expression levels of immune factors, including tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), IL-6, IL-8, IL-15, matrix metalloproteinase 3 (MMP3), MMP9, MMP13, rheumatoid factor (RF), serum amyloid A (SAA), C-reactive protein (CRP), and others were measured. Smears and microscopic classification of all the immune factors were performed. Independent influencing factors for OA or RA were identified using univariate binary logistic regression, Lasso regression, and multivariate binary logistic regression. Based on the independent influencing factors, three machine learning models were constructed which are logistic regression, random forest, and support vector machine. Receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC), calibration curve and decision curve analysis (DCA) were used to evaluate and compare the models. Results A total of 5 indicators in the knee joint fluid were screened out to distinguish OA and RA, which were IL-1β(odds ratio(OR)=10.512, 95× confidence interval (95×CI) was 1.048-105.42, P=0.045), IL-6 (OR=1.007, 95×CI was 1.001-1.014, P=0.022), MMP9 (OR=3.202, 95×CI was 1.235-8.305, P=0.017), MMP13 (OR=1.002, 95× CI was 1-1.004, P=0.049), and RF (OR=1.091, 95×CI was 1.01-1.179, P=0.026). According to the results of ROC, calibration curve and DCA, the accuracy (0.979), sensitivity (0.98) and area under the curve (AUC, 0.996, 95×CI was 0.991-1) of the random forest model were the highest. It has good validity and feasibility, and its distinguishing ability is better than the other two models. Conclusion The machine learning model based on immune factors in the knee joint fluid holds significant value in distinguishing OA and RA. It provides an important reference for the clinical early differential diagnosis, prevention and treatment of OA and RA.
Humans ; Arthritis, Rheumatoid/metabolism* ; Machine Learning ; Male ; Female ; Middle Aged ; Aged ; Synovial Fluid/immunology* ; Osteoarthritis, Knee/metabolism* ; Knee Joint/metabolism* ; ROC Curve ; Diagnosis, Differential

Objective To analyze the tumor characteristics associated with achieving pathological complete response(pCR) and tumor prognosis in the patients undergoing laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy(nCRT). Methods A retrospective review was conducted on clinical and pathological data of locally advanced rectal cancer(LARC) patients who underwent nCRT at Renji Hospital from January 2017 to January 2024. Factors influencing the achievement of pCR were analyzed, and the patients prognosis of pCR group and non-pCR group was compared. Results Univariate analysis, multivariate Logistic regression analysis, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis showed that tumor length less than 5 cm(cutoff value 5.24 cm) and baseline carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA) less than 5 μg/L(cutoff value 5.33 μg/L) were independent predictors of achieving pCR after nCRT in LARC patients. Prognostic survival analysis showed that the 3-year overall survival(OS) rate for pCR group and non-pCR group were 92.86% and 82.46%, respectively (P=0.193), and the 3-year disease-free survival (DFS) rate were 85.71% and 70.18%, respectively (P=0.141), with no statistically significant differences between the two groups. Conclusions Tumor length and baseline CEA level are independent predictors for achieving pCR after nCRT in LARC patients. Additionally, there were no statistically significant differences in 3-year OS and DFS between pCR group and non-pCR group.

Objectives:Distolingual root of the permanent mandibular first molar(PMFM-DLR)has been frequently reported,which may complicate the treatment of periodontitis.This study aimed to assess the morphological features of PMFM-DLR and investigate the correlation between the morphological features of PMFM-DLR and periodontal status in patients with Eastern Chinese ethnic background.Materials and methods:A total of 836 cone beam computed tomography(CBCT)images with 1497 mandibular first molars were analyzed to observe the prevalence of PMFM-DLR at the patients and tooth levels in Eastern China.Among them,complete periodontal charts were available for 69 Chinese patients with 103 teeth.Correlation and regression analyses were used to evaluate the correlation between the morphological features of DLR,bone loss,and periodontal clinical parameters,including clinical attachment loss(CAL),probing pocket depth(PPD),gingival recession(GR),and furcation involvement(FI).Results:The patient-level prevalence and tooth-level prevalence of DLR in mandibular first molars were 29.4%and 26.3%,respectively.Multiple linear regression analysis suggested that bone loss at the lingual site and CAL were negatively affected by the angle of separation between distolingual and mesial roots in the transverse section,while they were significantly influenced by age and the angle of separation between distobuccal and mesial roots in the coronal section.Conclusions:The prevalence of PMFM-DLR in Eastern China was relatively high in our cohort.The morphological features of DLR were correlated with the periodontal status of mandibular first molars.This study provides critical information on the morphological features of DLR for improved diagnosis and treatment options of mandibular molars with DLR.

Background::Psychological stress has been reported to be a potential risk factor for hypertension among females, but it remains unclear whether spousal chronic stress levels alter the risk of hypertension among women. We examined the associations between stress within the family and hypertension among married women.Methods::Reproductive-aged women who were planning for pregnancy and their husbands were recruited from the National Free Pre-pregnancy Checkup Projects (NFPCP) across 31 provinces in China in 2016 and 2017. Perceived stress of wives or husbands was measured with a 5-point Likert-type scale, and assessed from three domains: work/life-related stress, economic stress, and overall stress. Multivariable-adjusted logistic regression models were used to assess the associations between stress status and the prevalence of hypertension.Results::Of 10,027,644 couples, 261,098 (2.60%) women had hypertension. The results showed that higher stress levels among themselves or their husbands were associated with a higher prevalence of hypertension in women ( Pfor trend <0.001). Compared with non-stressed participants, female participants with the highest stress themselves were at a greater risk of hypertension, with adjusted odds ratio (OR) of 1.31 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.25-1.37); and compared with participants whose husbands had no stress, those whose husbands had the highest stress level were at a higher risk of hypertension with adjusted OR of 1.24 (95% CI: 1.20-1.29). Moreover, compared with non-stressed status for both couples, only-wife-stressed, only-husband-stressed, and both-stressed couples were found to be significantly associated with increased risks of wives’ hypertension, with adjusted ORs of 1.28 (95% CI: 1.25-1.31), 1.19 (95% CI: 1.17-1.21), and 1.28 (95% CI: 1.26-1.31), respectively. Conclusion::Moderate to severe stress in both spouses might be associated with female hypertension prevalence, which highlights the importance of paying attention to the psychological stresses of couples within the family.

OBJECTIVE To explore the effect of silencing RNA-373(mir-373)on the proliferation and apoptosis of laryngeal cancer cells and its mechanism.METHODS Laryngeal cancer cells were divided into control group,overexpression group and silence group.Stable overexpression group and silence group were established by cell transfection.MTT assay was used to detect cell proliferation,TUNEL method was used to detect the apoptotic ability,cell invasion was detected by Transwell chamber,cell migration was detected by cell scratch test,Western blot was used to detect the expression of β-Catenin,c-myc,CyclinD1,MMP-9,bc1-2 and Bax in Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.RESULTS Compared with over expression group,the expression of mir-373 in silence group was significantly decreased(t=15.062,P<0.05).Compared with the overexpression group,the apoptosis rate was higher and the proliferation rate was lower in the silencing group at different time points(t=31.025,16.453,22.475,29.672,P<0.05).Compared with overexpression group,the invasion ability and migration number of cells in silencing group were lower(t=35.254,37.205,P<0.05).Compared with overexpression group,the expression levels of β-Catenin,c-myc,CyclinD1,MMP-9,bc1-2 protein in silencing group were lower,and Bax protein was higher(t=4.218,5.307,4.609,5.005,4.328,3.984,P<0.05).CONCLUSION Silencing mir-373 may promote apoptosis and inhibit invasion,proliferation and migration of laryngeal cancer cells by promoting Bax expression,inhibiting the expression of β-Catenin,c-myc,CyclinD1,MMP-9 and bc1-2,and blocking Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.