The genome tagging project (GTP) plays a pivotal role in addressing a critical gap in the understanding of protein functions. Within this framework, we successfully generated a human influenza hemagglutinin-tagged sperm-specific protein 411 (HA-tagged Ssp411) mouse model. This model is instrumental in probing the expression and function of Ssp411. Our research revealed that Ssp411 is expressed in the round spermatids, elongating spermatids, elongated spermatids, and epididymal spermatozoa. The comprehensive examination of the distribution of Ssp411 in these germ cells offers new perspectives on its involvement in spermiogenesis. Nevertheless, rigorous further inquiry is imperative to elucidate the precise mechanistic underpinnings of these functions. Ssp411 is not detectable in metaphase II (MII) oocytes, zygotes, or 2-cell stage embryos, highlighting its intricate role in early embryonic development. These findings not only advance our understanding of the role of Ssp411 in reproductive physiology but also significantly contribute to the overarching goals of the GTP, fostering groundbreaking advancements in the fields of spermiogenesis and reproductive biology.
Animals ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Mice ; Spermatids/metabolism* ; Spermatogenesis/physiology* ; Spermatozoa/metabolism* ; Thioredoxins/genetics*

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the dynamic changes of glucocorticoid (GC) dose and the feasibility of GC discontinuation in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients under the background of Chinese medicine (CM). METHODS: This multicenter retrospective cohort study included 1,196 RA patients enrolled in the China Rheumatoid Arthritis Registry of Patients with Chinese Medicine (CERTAIN) from September 1, 2019 to December 4, 2023, who initiated GC therapy. Participants were divided into the Western medicine (WM) and integrative medicine (IM, combination of CM and WM) groups based on medication regimen. Follow-up was performed at least every 3 months to assess dynamic changes in GC dose. Changes in GC dose were analyzed by generalized estimator equation, the probability of GC discontinuation was assessed using Kaplan-Meier curve, and predictors of GC discontinuation were analyzed by Cox regression. Patients with <12 months of follow-up were excluded for the sensitivity analysis. RESULTS: Among 1,196 patients (85.4% female; median age 56.4 years), 880 (73.6%) received IM. Over a median 12-month follow-up, 34.3% (410 cases) discontinued GC, with significantly higher rates in the IM group (40.8% vs. 16.1% in WM; P<0.05). GC dose declined progressively, with IM patients demonstrating faster reductions (median 3.75 mg vs. 5.00 mg in WM at 12 months; P<0.05). Multivariate Cox analysis identified age <60 years [P<0.001, hazard ratios (HR)=2.142, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.523-3.012], IM therapy (P=0.001, HR=2.175, 95% CI: 1.369-3.456), baseline GC dose ⩽7.5 mg (P=0.003, HR=1.637, 95% CI: 1.177-2.275), and absence of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs use (P=0.001, HR=2.546, 95% CI: 1.432-4.527) as significant predictors of GC discontinuation. Sensitivity analysis (545 cases) confirmed these findings. CONCLUSIONS RA patients receiving CM face difficulties in following guideline-recommended GC discontinuation protocols. IM can promote GC discontinuation and is a promising strategy to reduce GC dependency in RA management. (Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov, No. NCT05219214).
Adult ; Aged ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Arthritis, Rheumatoid/drug therapy* ; Glucocorticoids/therapeutic use* ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; Retrospective Studies

Objective To observe the efficacy and safety of Morinda officinalis oligosaccharides in the continuation treatment of mild and moderate depression.Methods An open,single-arm,multi-center design was adopted in our study.Adult patients with mild and moderate depression who had received acute treatment of Morinda officinalis oligosaccharides were enrolled and continue to receive Morinda officinalis oligosaccharides capsules for 24 weeks,the dose remained unchanged during continuation treatment.The remission rate,recurrence rate,recurrence time,and the change from baseline to endpoint of Hamilton Depression Scale(HAMD),Hamilton Anxiety Scale(HAMA),Clinical Global Impression-Severity(CGI-S)and Arizona Sexual Experience Scale(ASEX)were evaluated.The incidence of treatment-related adverse events was reported.Results The scores of HAMD-17 at baseline and after treatment were 6.60±1.87 and 5.85±4.18,scores of HAMA were 6.36±3.02 and 4.93±3.09,scores of CGI-S were 1.49±0.56 and 1.29±0.81,scores of ASEX were 15.92±4.72 and 15.57±5.26,with significant difference(P＜0.05).After continuation treatment,the remission rate was 54.59％(202 cases/370 cases),and the recurrence rate was 6.49％(24 cases/370 cases),the recurrence time was(64.67±42.47)days.The incidence of treatment-related adverse events was 15.35％(64 cases/417 cases).Conclusion Morinda officinalis oligosaccharides capsules can be effectively used for the continuation treatment of mild and moderate depression,and are well tolerated and safe.

Aim To explore the effects of Lycium berry seed oil on Nrf2/ARE pathway and oxidative damage in testis of subacute aging rats. Methods Fifty out of 60 male SD rats, aged 8 weeks, were subcutaneously injected with 125 mg • kg"D-galactosidase in the neck for 8 weeks to establish a subacute senescent rat model. The presence of senescent cells was observed using P-galactosidase ((3-gal), while testicular morphology was examined using HE staining. Serum levels of testosterone (testosterone, T), follicle-stimulating hormone ( follicle stimulating hormone, FSH ) , luteinizing hormone ( luteinizing hormone, LH ) , superoxide dis-mutase ( superoxide dismutase, SOD ) , glutathione ( glutathione, GSH) and malondialdehyde ( malondial-dehyde, MDA) were measured through ELISA, and the expressions of factors related to aging, oxidative damage, and the Nrf2/ARE pathway were assessed via immunohistochemical analysis and Western blotting. Results After successfully identifying the model, the morphology of the testis was improved and the intervention of Lycium seed oil led to a down-regulation in the expression of [3-gal and -yH2AX. The serum levels of SOD, GSH, T, and FSH increased while MDA and LH decreased (P 0. 05) . Additionally, there was an up-regulated expression of Nrf2, GCLC, NQOl, and SOD2 proteins in testicular tissue ( P 0. 05 ) and nuclear expression of Nrf2 in sertoli cells. Conclusion Lycium barbarum seed oil may reduce oxidative damage in testes of subacute senescent rats by activating the Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway.

Objective To construct the performance evaluation index system of public hospitals,and provide reference for promoting the high-quality development of public hospitals.Methods Delphi method and analytic hierarchy process were used to determine the performance evaluation index system of public hospitals based on performance prism model.Results It established a public hospital performance evaluation system including 5 first-level indicators,16 second-level indicators and 40 third-level indicators of government,staff,patients,suppliers and regulatory agencies.The weights of the five first-level indicators are 0.254 8,0.476 8,0.154 4,0.073 4 and 0.040 6,respectively.Among the 16 second-level indicators,salary,quality and safety,practice environment,medical quality and operation efficiency rank the top 5.The combined weights were 0.268 5,0.174 3,0.165 4,0.080 9 and 0.060 6,respectively.Among the 40 tertiary indicators,the satisfaction of medical staff,the quality control index of single disease,organizational support,the intensity of antibacterial drug use and the case mortality of the low-risk group were investigated.The combined weights were 0.212 0,0.110 0,0.107 0,0.064 3 and 0.0624,respectively.Conclusion The performance evaluation index system of public hospitals based on the performance prism model established is helpful to guide hospitals to think about hospital strategic reform,process optimization and capacity improvement from the multi-dimensional perspective of internal and external stakeholders,so as to improve development performance and promote social harmonious development,and to improve performance,promote high-quality development.

Objective To construct the performance evaluation index system of public hospitals,and provide reference for promoting the high-quality development of public hospitals.Methods Delphi method and analytic hierarchy process were used to determine the performance evaluation index system of public hospitals based on performance prism model.Results It established a public hospital performance evaluation system including 5 first-level indicators,16 second-level indicators and 40 third-level indicators of government,staff,patients,suppliers and regulatory agencies.The weights of the five first-level indicators are 0.254 8,0.476 8,0.154 4,0.073 4 and 0.040 6,respectively.Among the 16 second-level indicators,salary,quality and safety,practice environment,medical quality and operation efficiency rank the top 5.The combined weights were 0.268 5,0.174 3,0.165 4,0.080 9 and 0.060 6,respectively.Among the 40 tertiary indicators,the satisfaction of medical staff,the quality control index of single disease,organizational support,the intensity of antibacterial drug use and the case mortality of the low-risk group were investigated.The combined weights were 0.212 0,0.110 0,0.107 0,0.064 3 and 0.0624,respectively.Conclusion The performance evaluation index system of public hospitals based on the performance prism model established is helpful to guide hospitals to think about hospital strategic reform,process optimization and capacity improvement from the multi-dimensional perspective of internal and external stakeholders,so as to improve development performance and promote social harmonious development,and to improve performance,promote high-quality development.

Objective To construct the performance evaluation index system of public hospitals,and provide reference for promoting the high-quality development of public hospitals.Methods Delphi method and analytic hierarchy process were used to determine the performance evaluation index system of public hospitals based on performance prism model.Results It established a public hospital performance evaluation system including 5 first-level indicators,16 second-level indicators and 40 third-level indicators of government,staff,patients,suppliers and regulatory agencies.The weights of the five first-level indicators are 0.254 8,0.476 8,0.154 4,0.073 4 and 0.040 6,respectively.Among the 16 second-level indicators,salary,quality and safety,practice environment,medical quality and operation efficiency rank the top 5.The combined weights were 0.268 5,0.174 3,0.165 4,0.080 9 and 0.060 6,respectively.Among the 40 tertiary indicators,the satisfaction of medical staff,the quality control index of single disease,organizational support,the intensity of antibacterial drug use and the case mortality of the low-risk group were investigated.The combined weights were 0.212 0,0.110 0,0.107 0,0.064 3 and 0.0624,respectively.Conclusion The performance evaluation index system of public hospitals based on the performance prism model established is helpful to guide hospitals to think about hospital strategic reform,process optimization and capacity improvement from the multi-dimensional perspective of internal and external stakeholders,so as to improve development performance and promote social harmonious development,and to improve performance,promote high-quality development.

Objective To construct the performance evaluation index system of public hospitals,and provide reference for promoting the high-quality development of public hospitals.Methods Delphi method and analytic hierarchy process were used to determine the performance evaluation index system of public hospitals based on performance prism model.Results It established a public hospital performance evaluation system including 5 first-level indicators,16 second-level indicators and 40 third-level indicators of government,staff,patients,suppliers and regulatory agencies.The weights of the five first-level indicators are 0.254 8,0.476 8,0.154 4,0.073 4 and 0.040 6,respectively.Among the 16 second-level indicators,salary,quality and safety,practice environment,medical quality and operation efficiency rank the top 5.The combined weights were 0.268 5,0.174 3,0.165 4,0.080 9 and 0.060 6,respectively.Among the 40 tertiary indicators,the satisfaction of medical staff,the quality control index of single disease,organizational support,the intensity of antibacterial drug use and the case mortality of the low-risk group were investigated.The combined weights were 0.212 0,0.110 0,0.107 0,0.064 3 and 0.0624,respectively.Conclusion The performance evaluation index system of public hospitals based on the performance prism model established is helpful to guide hospitals to think about hospital strategic reform,process optimization and capacity improvement from the multi-dimensional perspective of internal and external stakeholders,so as to improve development performance and promote social harmonious development,and to improve performance,promote high-quality development.

Objective To construct the performance evaluation index system of public hospitals,and provide reference for promoting the high-quality development of public hospitals.Methods Delphi method and analytic hierarchy process were used to determine the performance evaluation index system of public hospitals based on performance prism model.Results It established a public hospital performance evaluation system including 5 first-level indicators,16 second-level indicators and 40 third-level indicators of government,staff,patients,suppliers and regulatory agencies.The weights of the five first-level indicators are 0.254 8,0.476 8,0.154 4,0.073 4 and 0.040 6,respectively.Among the 16 second-level indicators,salary,quality and safety,practice environment,medical quality and operation efficiency rank the top 5.The combined weights were 0.268 5,0.174 3,0.165 4,0.080 9 and 0.060 6,respectively.Among the 40 tertiary indicators,the satisfaction of medical staff,the quality control index of single disease,organizational support,the intensity of antibacterial drug use and the case mortality of the low-risk group were investigated.The combined weights were 0.212 0,0.110 0,0.107 0,0.064 3 and 0.0624,respectively.Conclusion The performance evaluation index system of public hospitals based on the performance prism model established is helpful to guide hospitals to think about hospital strategic reform,process optimization and capacity improvement from the multi-dimensional perspective of internal and external stakeholders,so as to improve development performance and promote social harmonious development,and to improve performance,promote high-quality development.

Objective To construct the performance evaluation index system of public hospitals,and provide reference for promoting the high-quality development of public hospitals.Methods Delphi method and analytic hierarchy process were used to determine the performance evaluation index system of public hospitals based on performance prism model.Results It established a public hospital performance evaluation system including 5 first-level indicators,16 second-level indicators and 40 third-level indicators of government,staff,patients,suppliers and regulatory agencies.The weights of the five first-level indicators are 0.254 8,0.476 8,0.154 4,0.073 4 and 0.040 6,respectively.Among the 16 second-level indicators,salary,quality and safety,practice environment,medical quality and operation efficiency rank the top 5.The combined weights were 0.268 5,0.174 3,0.165 4,0.080 9 and 0.060 6,respectively.Among the 40 tertiary indicators,the satisfaction of medical staff,the quality control index of single disease,organizational support,the intensity of antibacterial drug use and the case mortality of the low-risk group were investigated.The combined weights were 0.212 0,0.110 0,0.107 0,0.064 3 and 0.0624,respectively.Conclusion The performance evaluation index system of public hospitals based on the performance prism model established is helpful to guide hospitals to think about hospital strategic reform,process optimization and capacity improvement from the multi-dimensional perspective of internal and external stakeholders,so as to improve development performance and promote social harmonious development,and to improve performance,promote high-quality development.