Objective:To explore the clinical characteristics and sputum antibacterial protein levels of patients with cough-variant asthma (CVA) due to deficiency of different Zang-Fu organs.Methods:A total of 109 patients with CVA admitted to the Department of Respiratory, Affiliated Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xinjiang Medical University from January 2023 to June 2024 were selected. According to the deficiency and damage of the internal organs of the patients, they were divided into 45 cases in the lung qi deficiency group, 39 cases in the lung and spleen deficiency group, and 25 cases in the lung and kidney deficiency group. Thirty healthy individuals were taken as the normal control group. The general information of the subjects was collected. The disease course of CVA patients, the number of acute exacerbations and hospitalizations, the Asthma Control Test (ACT) score, the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) syndrome score, and the results of pulmonary function tests [forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV 1), FEV 1/FVC, early peak expiratory flow rate (MEF 25), mid-peak expiratory flow rate (MEF 50), late peak expiratory flow rate (MEF 75)], and the levels of antibacterial proteins [β -defensin (β-DF), antimicrobial peptide LL-37, lysozyme (LZM), lactoferrin (LTF)] in the sputum of the subjects were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results:There were no statistically significant differences in the disease course, the number of acute exacerbations and the number of hospitalizations among the three groups of CVA patients (all P>0.05). There were statistically significant differences in the ACT scores and TCM syndrome scores among the three groups of CVA patients ( F=82.221, 194.577, all P<0.05). Among them, the ACT score was in the order of lung Qi deficiency group>lung and spleen deficiency group>lung and kidney deficiency group, and the TCM syndrome score was in the order of lung qi deficiency group0.05), while there was a statistically significant difference in MEF 25 ( Z=53.896, P<0.05). Among them, the MEF 25 in the lung and kidney deficiency group was significantly lower than that in the lung qi deficiency group and the lung and spleen deficiency group (all P<0.05). The contents of β-DF, antimicrobial peptide LL-37, LZM and LTF in the sputum of the three groups of CVA patients were all higher than those in the normal control group (all P<0.05). Among them, the content of LZM in sputum of the lung and kidney deficiency group was higher than that of the lung and spleen deficiency group, and the content of antimicrobial peptide LL-37 was lower than that of the lung and spleen deficiency group. The differences were statistically significant (all P<0.05). Conclusions:The clinical characteristics of patients with CVA due to deficiency of different Zang-Fu organs are different, providing a theoretical basis for the syndrome differentiation and treatment of CVA by Zang-Fu organs. The level of antibacterial protein in sputum of the CVA group was higher than that of the normal control group. This might be because the onset of CVA is often induced by infection.

Objective:To explore the clinical characteristics and sputum antibacterial protein levels of patients with cough-variant asthma (CVA) due to deficiency of different Zang-Fu organs.Methods:A total of 109 patients with CVA admitted to the Department of Respiratory, Affiliated Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xinjiang Medical University from January 2023 to June 2024 were selected. According to the deficiency and damage of the internal organs of the patients, they were divided into 45 cases in the lung qi deficiency group, 39 cases in the lung and spleen deficiency group, and 25 cases in the lung and kidney deficiency group. Thirty healthy individuals were taken as the normal control group. The general information of the subjects was collected. The disease course of CVA patients, the number of acute exacerbations and hospitalizations, the Asthma Control Test (ACT) score, the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) syndrome score, and the results of pulmonary function tests [forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV 1), FEV 1/FVC, early peak expiratory flow rate (MEF 25), mid-peak expiratory flow rate (MEF 50), late peak expiratory flow rate (MEF 75)], and the levels of antibacterial proteins [β -defensin (β-DF), antimicrobial peptide LL-37, lysozyme (LZM), lactoferrin (LTF)] in the sputum of the subjects were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results:There were no statistically significant differences in the disease course, the number of acute exacerbations and the number of hospitalizations among the three groups of CVA patients (all P>0.05). There were statistically significant differences in the ACT scores and TCM syndrome scores among the three groups of CVA patients ( F=82.221, 194.577, all P<0.05). Among them, the ACT score was in the order of lung Qi deficiency group>lung and spleen deficiency group>lung and kidney deficiency group, and the TCM syndrome score was in the order of lung qi deficiency group0.05), while there was a statistically significant difference in MEF 25 ( Z=53.896, P<0.05). Among them, the MEF 25 in the lung and kidney deficiency group was significantly lower than that in the lung qi deficiency group and the lung and spleen deficiency group (all P<0.05). The contents of β-DF, antimicrobial peptide LL-37, LZM and LTF in the sputum of the three groups of CVA patients were all higher than those in the normal control group (all P<0.05). Among them, the content of LZM in sputum of the lung and kidney deficiency group was higher than that of the lung and spleen deficiency group, and the content of antimicrobial peptide LL-37 was lower than that of the lung and spleen deficiency group. The differences were statistically significant (all P<0.05). Conclusions:The clinical characteristics of patients with CVA due to deficiency of different Zang-Fu organs are different, providing a theoretical basis for the syndrome differentiation and treatment of CVA by Zang-Fu organs. The level of antibacterial protein in sputum of the CVA group was higher than that of the normal control group. This might be because the onset of CVA is often induced by infection.

Objective : To explore the mechanism of proliferation of gastric cancer cells induced byHelicobacter pylori(Hp) from the perspective of the mitochondrial unfolded protein response(UPRMT). Methods : C57BL6/J mice, human gastric cancer cells AGS and SGC-7901 cells were infected with Hp, mitochondrial proteins were extracted, and the expressions of UPRMT, including activation of transcription factor 5(ATF5), heat shock protein 60(mtHSP60), heat shock protein 70(mtHSP70) and mitochondrial protease(ClpP), were detected by Western blot. Immunohistochemistry was used to locate the expression sites of 4 proteins in mouse gastric tissue. AGS and SGC-7901 cells were infected with Hp, and cell proliferation was detected by RTCA and CCK-8. Finally, the expression of four indexes in gastric cancer tissues was analyzed by TCGA samples in the UALCAN database. Results : Hp infection could significantly promote the expression of ATF5, mtHSP60, mtHSP70 and ClpP in the mitochondria of gastric epithelial cells of C57BL6/J mice, AGS and SGC-7901 cells, and promote the proliferation of gastric cancer cells. When compared to normal gastric tissues in TCGA samples, ATF5, mtHSP60, mtHSP70, and ClpP were highly expressed in gastric cancer tissues, with statistically significant difference(allP<0.01). Conclusion Hp infection can induce UPRMTin gastric epithelial cells and gastric cancer cells, which in turn promotes cell proliferation.

Objective To explore the effect of Sangxing Zhike Formula in rats with cough vari-ant asthma(CVA)and its possible mechanism based on the cyclic adenosine monophosphate(cAMP)/cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator(CFTR)pathway.Methods SD rats were randomly divided into control group,model group,dexamethasone group(0.5 mg/kg)and low-,medium-,high-dose Sangxing Zhike Formula groups(9.6,19.2 and 38.4 g/kg)using a ran-dom number table method,with 9 rats in each group.Except for the control group,CVA rat models were established in the other groups.Rats in each group were administered the drug by gavage once a day for 14 consecutive days.The general conditions of rats in each group were observed.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)was used to detect the levels of interleukin-1β(IL-1β)and interleukin-18(IL-18)in rat serum.Hematoxylin-eosin(HE)staining and periodic acid-Schiff(PAS)staining were used to observe the pathological changes in rat lung and bronchial tissues,and the acid-base balance of airway surface liquid(ASL)was measured.Western blot and real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction(RT-qPCR)were used to detect the expression levels of pro-tein kinase A(PKA),CFTR protein and their mRNA in lung tissues of rats.Results Compared with the control group,rats in the model group showed listlessness,dull fur,slow weight gain,a significantly expanded area of alveolar septal consolidation,and a large number of inflammatory cell infiltrations around the bronchi.Compared with the model group,rats in each intervention group had better general conditions and reduced inflammatory infiltrations in lung tissues and bronchial lu-mens.Compared with the control group,the serum levels of IL-1 β and IL-18 in the model group were increased,and the pH values of ASL in the model group,low-dose Sangxing Zhike Formula group,medium-dose Sangxing Zhike Formula group,and high-dose Sangxing Zhike Formula group were all decreased,with statistically significant differences(P＜0.05).Compared with the model group,the serum levels of IL-1β and IL-18 in each intervention group were decreased,and the pH values of ASL in the dexamethasone group,medium-dose Sangxing Zhike Formula group,and high-dose Sangxing Zhike Formula group were increased,with statistically significant differences(P＜0.05).Compared with the control group,the expressions of PKA protein and PKA mRNA in the model group,low-dose Sangxing Zhike Formula group,and medium-dose Sangxing Zhike Formula group were all decreased,and the expressions of CFTR protein and CFTR mRNA in the model group and each intervention group were all decreased,with statistically significant differences(P＜0.05).Compared with the model group,the expressions of PKA protein and PKA mRNA in the dexametha-sone group and high-dose Sangxing Zhike Formula group were increased,and the expressions of CFTR protein and CFTR mRNA in the high-dose Sangxing Zhike Formula group were increased,with statistically significant differences(P＜0.05).Conclusion Sangxing Zhike Formula can im-prove the general conditions of CVA rats,regulate the acid-base balance of ASL,reduce airway in-flammatory cell infiltration andairway remodeling,and decrease the levels of inflammatory factors IL-1β and IL-18.Its mechanism may be related to the cAMP/CFTR pathway.

Objective:To quantitatively evaluate the accuracy of data obtained from liquid-interference surfaces using an intraoral 3D scanner(IOS)integrated with a compressed airflow system,so as to pro-vide clinical proof of accuracy for the application of the compressed airflow system-based scanning head in improving data quality on liquid-interference surfaces.Methods:The study selected a standard model as the scanning object,adhering to the"YY/T 1818-2022 Dental Science Intraoral Digital Impression Scanner"guidelines,a standard that defined parameters for intraoral scanning.To establish a baseline for accuracy,the ATOS Q 12M scanner,known for its high precision,was used to generate true reference values.These true values served as the benchmark for evaluating the IOS performance.Building on the design of an existing scanner,a new scanning head was developed to integrate with a compressed airflow system.This new design aimed to help the IOS capture high-precision data on sur-faces where liquid-interference,such as saliva,might otherwise degrade scanning accuracy.The tradi-tional scanning method,without airflow assistance,was employed as a control group for comparison.The study included five groups in total,one control group and four experimental groups,to investigate the effects of scanning lens obstruction,airflow presence,liquid media,and the use of the new scan-ning head on scanning process and accuracy.Each group underwent 15 scans,generating ample data for a robust statistical comparison.By evaluating trueness and precision in each group,the study as-sessed the impact of the compressed airflow system on the accuracy of IOS data collected from liquid-interference surfaces.Additionally,we selected Elite and Primescan scanners as references for numeri-cal accuracy values.Results:The scanning accuracy on liquid-interference surfaces was significantly reduced in terms of both trueness and precision[Trueness:18.5(6.5)vs.38.0(6.7),P＜0.05;Preci-sion:19.1(8.5)vs.31.7(15.0),P＜0.05].The use of the new scanning head assisted by the com-pressed airflow system significantly improved the scanning accuracy[Trueness:22.3(7.6)vs.38.0(6.7),P＜0.05;Precision:25.8(9.6)vs.31.7(15.0),P＜0.05].Conclusion:The scanning head based on the compressed airflow system can assist in improving the accuracy of data obtained from liquid-inter-ference surfaces by the IOS.

Tooth extraction is a common and widely employed therapeutic procedure in oral and maxillofacial surgery.Minimally invasive tooth extraction can reduce both physical and psychological trauma to the patients,and is widely recommended as a first-line clinical treatment.But currently no guidelines or consensus has been available to provide a systematic introduction of minimally invasive tooth extraction to guide the clinical practices.To address this issue,this consensus,based on a comprehensive literature review and clinical experiences of experts,systematically summarizes the indications,target patients,and contraindications of minimally invasive tooth extraction,the overall workflow of this procedure(preoperative preparation,surgical steps,postoperative management,postoperative instructions,medications,and follow-up),and its common postoperative complications to provide a comprehensive guidance for clinical application of this technique.

AIM: To investigate the efficacy and safety of ZKY001 eye drops with different concentrations in the treatment of corneal epithelial defects(CED)after primary pterygium excision.METHODS: This was a multicenter, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled phase II clinical trial. From March 15, 2022 to November 14, 2022, patients with primary pterygium who had undergone surgery were recruited from 12 tertiary hospitals across China. Using block randomization, 178 patients(178 eyes)were randomly assigned to 3 groups in a 1:1:1 ratio: 0.002% ZKY001 group(n=59), 0.004% ZKY001 group(n=59), and placebo group(n=60, receiving ZKY001 sham eye drops). Subjects in each group received 1 drop of the study drug 4 times per day for 4 d. The percentage of CED area recovery from baseline, the first complete healing time of CED area, the number of first complete healing cases of CED, and changes in visual analogue scale(VAS)scores for eye discomfort including eye pain, foreign body sensation, tearing and photophobia were observed.RESULTS: In terms of improvement in CED, there were no statistically significant differences among the three groups including the first healing time of CED, the percentage improvement in CED area compared to baseline, and the percentage of first healing cases at different follow-up visits(all P>0.05). Numerically, the first healing time of CED was shorter in the test groups compared to the placebo group(67.87±21.688 h for the 0.002% ZKY001 group, 61.48±22.091 h for the 0.004% ZKY001 group, and 68.85±20.851 h for the placebo group). On D1 morning, the percentage improvement in CED area compared to baseline was maximally different from the placebo group, and the numerical difference advantage was maintained at subsequent follow-up visits. The number of first healing cases in the CED area at different follow-up visits was higher in the test groups than the placebo group. In terms of improvement in ocular discomfort, the total VAS scores were lower in the test groups compared to the placebo group, mainly due to reductions in foreign body sensation and pain scores. At D3, the 0.004% ZKY001 group showed statistically significant improvement in foreign body sensation(P<0.017). In terms of safety, the overall incidence of adverse events was low(9.0%)and similar among groups.CONCLUSION: The use of ZKY001 eyedrops after primary pterygium surgery can safely improve the CED repair, and alleviate postoperative symptoms caused by CED.

Tooth extraction is a common and widely employed therapeutic procedure in oral and maxillofacial surgery.Minimally invasive tooth extraction can reduce both physical and psychological trauma to the patients,and is widely recommended as a first-line clinical treatment.But currently no guidelines or consensus has been available to provide a systematic introduction of minimally invasive tooth extraction to guide the clinical practices.To address this issue,this consensus,based on a comprehensive literature review and clinical experiences of experts,systematically summarizes the indications,target patients,and contraindications of minimally invasive tooth extraction,the overall workflow of this procedure(preoperative preparation,surgical steps,postoperative management,postoperative instructions,medications,and follow-up),and its common postoperative complications to provide a comprehensive guidance for clinical application of this technique.

Objective:To analyze the construction and operation of the 19th Hangzhou Asian Games designated hospitals, and to discuss the medical emergency security work of large-scale sports events, so as to provide references for the planning of designated hospitals in future large-scale sports events.Methods:Retrospective analysis was made on the establishment principles, requirements, selection of medical support personnel, and training exercises of the designated hospitals, focusing on the key links such as organizational system, staffing, designated areas, and drug management.Results:Total of 40 designated hospitals have successfully completed the task of medical security by rebuilding the medical security area of the Asian Games, elevating the process, equipping facilities, and strengthening staff training. During the Asian Games, 349 people were transferred to designated hospitals by ambulance, 54 people were hospitalized, 19 people underwent surgery, and 1022 people went to designated hospitals by themselves.Conclusion:The construction of the designated hospitals during the 19th Hangzhou Asian Games was of high quality, efficient and smooth operation. It is suggested that efforts should be made in the reconstruction of the medical security area for the Asian Games to be "relatively independent". The treatment process of self-visiting patients should be fully considered and the flat urgent emergency response mechanism needs to be established.

Objective : To investigate the expression of N6-methyladenosine modification ( m6 A) and related en- zymes FTO，METTL3 and YTHDF2 in gastric epithelial cells infected with Helicobacter pylori (Hp) ，and to analyze its expression and clinical significance in gastric cancer by using online websites． Methods : Gastric epithelial cells GES-1 and AGS were infected with Hp GZ7 strain，and the multiplicity of infection was 30 ∶ 1．Total RNA and total protein were collected after infecting 24 h，and the m6 A modification level of total RNA was detected by RNA dot hybridization．The mRNA and protein expressions of FTO ，METTL3 and YTHDF2 were detected by q-PCR and Western blot．The expression difference of FTO，METTL3 and YTHDF2 in gastric cancer tissues and normal tissues and their expression in Stage classification were analyzed by GEPIA，and the relationship between the expression of FTO，METTL3 and YTHDF2 and prognosis was analyzed by Kaplan-Meier Plotter. Results : Compared with the un- infected group，the m6 A modification level of total RNA in both Hp-infected GES-1 and AGS cells significantly de- creased，the mRNA and protein expression levels of FTO increased，and the mRNA and protein levels of METTL3 and YTHDF2 decreased，with statistical significance (P＜0. 05) ．The expression level of FTO in gastric cancer tis- sues was higher than that in normal tissues，with statistical significance (P＜0. 05) ，YTHDF2 was higher than that in normal tissues，with no statistical significance，and the expression level of METTL3 was lower than that in nor- mal tissues，with no statistical significance．Patients with high expression of FTO and METTL3 had a lower survival rate，while patients with high expression of YTHDF2 had a higher survival rate．The expression of FTO was signifi- cantly correlated with Stage classification (P＜0. 05) ，while the expression of METTL3 and YTHDF2 was not sig- nificantly correlated with Stage classification． Conclusion Hp infection can change the level of m6 A and the ex- pression of related enzymes FTO，YTHDF2 and METTL3，suggesting that m6 A methylation may play a role in the occurrence and development of Hp-induced gastric cancer.