ObjectiveTo investigate the value of serum adiponectin （ADPN）， retinol-binding protein 4 （RBP4）， and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio （NLR） in assessing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis （MASH）， and to provide a reference for clinical prevention. MethodsA total of 298 patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease （MAFLD） who attended The Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University from January 2023 to January 2025 were enrolled as subjects. A Logistic regression analysis was used to investigate the predictive factors for MASH， and R language rms package was used to construct a nomogram. The receiver operating characteristic （ROC） curve， calibration curve， and decision curve analysis were used to evaluate model accuracy and practicality， and a Pearson correlation analysis was used to investigate the correlation between various indicators. The chi-square test was used for comparison of categorical data between groups； the independent-samples t test was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data between groups， and the Mann-Whitney U test was used for comparison of non-normally distributed continuous data between groups. ResultsA total of 298 MAFLD patients were enrolled， among whom there were 95 patients with MASH and 203 patients with simple steatosis. The multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that alanine aminotransferase （ALT）， alkaline phosphatase （ALP）， RBP4， ADPN， and NLR were independent influencing factors for MASH （all P<0.05）. A nomogram model was constructed based on the above factors， and the ROC curve analysis showed that the model had an area under the ROC curve of 0.985 （95% confidence interval： 0.976 — 0.995）， with a sensitivity of 0.968 and a specificity of 0.901. The calibration curve analysis showed no significant difference between the predicted and actual probabilities based on the Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test （χ²=2.905， P=0.940）， suggesting that the model had good fit and high predictive accuracy. The decision curve analysis showed that the model achieved net benefit when the risk threshold was >0.05. The Pearson correlation analysis showed that in MASH patients， serum RBP4 was negatively correlated with ADPN （r=-0.275， P<0.001） and was positively correlated with NLR （r=0.282， P<0.001）， and ADPN was negatively correlated with NLR （r=-0.221， P<0.001）. ConclusionALT， ALP， RBP4， ADPN， and NLR are independent influencing factors for MASH. It is necessary in clinical practice to enhance monitoring， identify high-risk patients as early as possible， and provide timely intervention， so as to reduce the incidence rate of MASH and the risk of disease progression.

Objective To investigate the effect of intestinal flora on the efficacy of polyethylene glycol losenatide(PEX168)in mice with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).Methods A total of 50 healthy male C57BL/6 mice were fed with a high-fat diet combined with STZ to establish a T2DM mouse model.Among them,40 were successfully modeled and divided into T2DM group(n=10)and PEX168 group(n=30).PEX168 group was further divided into two sub groups according to HbA1c:ideal group(IE subgroup,HbA1c≤6.5%,n=12)and unsatisfactory group(NE subgroup,HbA1c>6.5%,n=12).IE subgroup was fecal donor,NE subgroup was recipientand further divided into fecal bacteria transplantation subgroup(FMT,n=5)and Sham subgroup(Sham,n=5).Fecal bacteria transplantation(FMT)was used to transfer fecal bacteria from IE group to FMT group.Body weight,food intake and blood glucose were measured every 2 weeks in all the groups.FPG,FIns,HbA1c and insulin resistance index(HOMA-IR)were compared on the 7th day after 10 weeks of intervention in all the groups.Results FPG and body weight were lower at the 4th,6th,8th and 10th week(P<0.05),and food intake was lower in PEX168 group than in T2DM group at the 2nd,4th,6th,8th and 10th week(P<0.05).At the 4th,6th,8th and 10th week after administration,the FPG and body weight were lower in IE subgroup than in NE subgroup(P<0.05),and the food intake was lower at the 0th,4th,8th and 10th week after administration than in NE subgroup(P<0.05).The FBG,body weight and food intake were lower in FMT subgroup than in Sham subgroup at 4,6 and 8 weeks(P<0.05).The FPG,HbA1c,2 hPG,FIns and HOMA-IR were lowerin PEX168 group after treatment than in PEX168 group before treatment and T2DM group after treatment(P<0.05).FPG,HbA1c,FIns,2 hPG and HOMA-IR were lower in IE subgroup after treatment than in IE subgroup before treatment and NE subgroup after treatment(P<0.05).FPG,HbA1c,FIns,2 hPG and HOMA-IR were lower in FMT subgroup after treatment than in FMT subgroup before treatment and Sham subgroup after treatment(P<0.05).Conclusions Differences in intestinal flora between individuals affect the efficacy of PEX168.FMT treatment can improve the composition of intestinal flora and affect the efficacy of PEX168.

Objective To investigate the spatiotemporal expression patterns of transforming growth factor-β(TGF-β) receptors type Ⅰ and type Ⅱ and their relationships with development of outflow tract(OFT) in mouse embryonic heart. Methods Serial sections of mouse embryos from embryonic day 9 (E9d) to embryonic day 14 (E14d) were stained using PAP immunohistochemical methods. Results Expressions of TGF-β receptors type Ⅰ (TGF-βRⅠ) and type II(TGF-βRⅡ) in the myocardial wall of OFT started at E10d, reached the reflection with splanchnic epithelium on the dorsal wall of the pericardial cavity at E11d. At E12d, expression intensity of TGF-βRⅠ and TGF-βRⅡ in myocardium increased to its highest level, and TGF-βRⅡ positive mesenchymal cells in OFT ridges could be detected. After E13d the staining intensity of TGF-βRⅠ and TGF-βRⅡ decreased rapidly,and at E14d,their expressions had fallen at the lowest.Conclusion The expressions of TGF-βRⅠ and TGF-βRⅡ in OFT are confined to the period of E10d to E14d, they may play important roles in regulating the myocardial cell proliferation, remodeling and septation of OFT, and promoting the differentiation from mesenchymal cells in the secondary heart field into smooth muscle cells in the distal end of OFT.

Objective To investigate the prevalence rate of hypertension among the elderly population in Shanxi Province. Methods According to the random sampling, 41 residents committees of city blocks and villages of 9 areas (including Taiyuan, Datong, Jinzhong, Yuncheng, et al) of Shanxi Province were extracted as the investigative spots. All the people were older than 55years, and risk factors for hypertension were identified. Results A total of 3702 people were surveyed, including 1,782 men and 1,920 women. The total hypertension prevalence rate was 39.0%(the standardized rate: 39. 5 %), with 38. 7 % in men (the standardized rate: 38. 5%), 39.3 % in women (the standardized rate: 41.2%), and no statistic significance was found between men and women (χ2= 0. 143, P>0. 05). Aging, lacking of knowledge, and obesity were risk factors for hypertension. Conclusions The hypertension in Shanxi Province has a high prevalence rate among the elderly population, a comprehensive intervention should be taken in the prevention of hypertension.

Graves' ophthalmopathy (GO) is an autoimmune disorder representing the commonest and most important extrathyroidal manifestation of Graves' disease.GO can be a debilitating component of the disease,resulting in impaired quality of life.Although therapeutic methods appear to be widespread,the optimal treatment remains challenging.This article reviewes recent studies on therapy pattern and evidence-based medicine,to provide practical information for managing patients with GO.

The phenotype distribution of human red cell glyoxalase I of a Han population in Guangzhou area was studied using mixed starch/agarose gel electrophoresis. The phenotype frequencies were: GLOI 1-1 2.57％; GLOI 2-1 29.17％; and GLOI 2-2 68.26％. The gene frequencies were: GLOI~1 0.1716; GLOI~2 0,8284. The phenotyping of GLOI was carried out satisfactorily in 35 bloodstains kept in room temperature for 20 days in 7 bloodstains stored in 4℃ for 105 days exposed in sunshine for 8 hours, as well as kept outdoor overnight, and in 10 putrefactive bloodstains kept in room temperature for 9 days.The GLOI were destroyed in 6 of 7 bloodstains washed by runing water for 2 hours.

The 340 blood samples from Guangdone area were detected by ultra thin poly-acrylamide gel isoelectric focusing for EAP phenotypes.The phenotypes were20 EAP A,119 EAP BA,201 EAP B.The gene frequencies of EAP were as foll- ows p~(?)0. 2338,p~(?)0. 7662. The 110 bloodstain samples of the cloth kept at roomtemperature for 7 weeks could be phenotyped correctly,The 21 bloodstain samp-les on the porcelain plate kept at room temperature for 9 weeks could be phen-otyped correctly.When the blood volume of bloodstain was equal to or over5?l EAP could be phenotyped.6 out of 20 mouldy bloodstains,the EAP BAphenotype were changed to EAP B.In blind trial,20 bloodstain samples kept atroom temperature for 7 weeds could be phenotped correctly.