Objective : To investigate the therapeutic effects and underlying mechanisms of cannabidiol(CBD) and its nano-formulations on depression-like behaviors in mice. Methods : A murine model of acute anxiety and depression was established by intraperitoneal administration of lipopolysaccharide(LPS). A total of 55 mice were randomly assigned into several groups: for the long-term study, a control group(Con), a model group(LPS), a cannabidiol group(CBD), a nano-cannabidiol group(NCBD), and a sertraline(SER) group, each consisting of 7 mice. In the short-term study, mice were divided into four groups: the Con group, LPS group, CBD group, and NCBD group, with 5 mice in each group. Except for the Con group and LPS group, which were given distilled water, the remaining groups were administered 25 and 50 mg/kg of cannabidiol and its nano-formulationviaoral gavage. The open field and forced swimming tests were employed to assess anxiety-and depression-like behaviors inmice. Luxol Fast Blue myelin staining was employed to evaluate myelin sheath morphology in the prefrontal cortex, and immunofluorescence staining was utilized to quantify the protein expression levels of silencing information regulator(SIRT2), ionized calcium binding adaptor molecule-1(Iba-1), and interleukin-1β(IL-1β) in the prefrontal cortex. Results : In the long-term experiment, the LPS group exhibited a significant reduction in shuttle times(P<0.05), an increase in immobility time(P<0.01), and a decrease in the number and length of myelin sheaths(P<0.05) compared to the Con group. Compared to the LPS group, the depressive behaviors in the CBD, NCBD, and SER groups were significantly alleviated(P<0.01), and the number and length of myelin sheaths increased(P<0.05). In the short-term experiment, compared to the Con group, the LPS group exhibited significantly increased anxiety-and depression-like behaviors(P<0.05), downregulated SIRT2 expression(P<0.01), and upregulated Iba-1 and IL-1β expression(P<0.01). The CBD and NCBD groups demonstrated a reduction in anxiety and depression-like behaviors(P<0.05), an increase in SIRT2 expression(P<0.01), and a decrease in Iba-1 and IL-1β expressions(P<0.05) compared to the LPS group. Conclusion CBD and its nano-formulations effectively mitigate anxiety and depression-like behaviors in mice. The underlying mechanisms may be associated with the reversal of SIRT2 protein expression, demyelination changes, microglial activation, and the levels of inflammatory factors in the prefrontal cortex.

Objective : To investigate the antidepressant effects and the underlying mechanisms of tetrahydrocurcumin(THC) and its nanoparticle formulation(THCN). Methods : Forty-six male ICR mice were randomly divided into Con group, LPS group, THC group, THCN group and SER group. A mouse depression model was established by intraperitoneal administration of LPS. The anxiety and depression-like behaviors of mice were evaluated by open field test(OFT) and forced swimming test(FST). Myelin staining was applied to assess the extent of demyelination in the prefrontal cortex of the mice. The prefrontal cortex and hippocampus were further examined for the expression levels of glial fibrillary acidic protein(GFAP) and Toll-like receptor 4(TLR4) through quantitative immunofluorescence assays. Results : Compared with the Con group, the LPS group showed increased anxiety-like and depressive-like behaviors in both the long-term and short-term experiments(P<0.05); the degree of demyelination increased in the LPS group of the long-term experiment(P<0.01); the expression of GFAP was reduced in the LPS group of the short-term experiment(P<0.01), while the expression of TLR4 increased(P<0.05); the expression of TLR4 decreased in the THC group(P<0.01); the expression of GFAP in the prefrontal cortex of the THCN group was reduced(P<0.01), while the expression of TLR4 increased(P<0.05). Compared with the LPS group, the THC group showed reduced depressive-like behaviors in the long-term experiment(P<0.05), while the anxiety-like and depressive-like behaviors of the THCN group and the SER group were reduced(P<0.05), and the anxiety-like and depressive-like behaviors of the THC group and the THCN group were reduced in the short-term experiment(P<0.05); the degree of demyelination was reduced in the THC group, THCN group and SER group in the long-term experiment(P<0.05); the expression of GFAP increased in the THC group of the short-term experiment(P<0.05), while the expression of TLR4 was reduced(P<0.05), and the expression of GFAP increased in the THCN group(P<0.05). Compared with the THC group, the THCN group and the SER group showed reduced anxiety-like behaviors in the long-term experiment(P<0.05); the expression of GFAP in the prefrontal cortex of the THCN group was reduced in the short-term experiment(P<0.05), while the expression of TLR4 in the hippocampal DG area increased in the short-term experiment(P<0.01). Conclusion Tetrahydrocurcumin and its nanoparticle formulation both exert significant ameliorative effects on depression-like behaviors and demyelination in mice induced by lipopolysaccharide. The antidepressant mechanism of THC appears to be mediated through the down-regulation of TLR4 and the up-regulation of GFAP. The mechanism underlying the antidepressant action of THCN seems predominantly focused on the enhancement of GFAP expression.

Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics and risk of lymph node metastasis in patients with multiple primary lung adenocarcinoma nodules compared to those with a single lung adenocarcinoma nodule.Methods Retrospective analysis was conducted on 212 patients who underwent thoracic surgery at Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University from 2022 to 2023.This included 149 cases of single lung adenocarcinoma nodules and 63 cases of multiple primary lung adenocarcinoma nodules.After propensity score matching,a comparison was made between the two groups in terms of imaging features,tumor serological indicators,pathological immunohis-tochemistry,and lymph node metastasis rate.Additionally,binary logistic regression was employed to explore the differences in lymph node metastasis rate between single and multiple nodules.Results After propensity score matching,statistically significant differences were observed in the Avr value of CT(P=0.001),KI-67 expression level(P<0.001),PD-L1 expression level(P=0.002),and lymph node metastasis rate(P=0.030)between the two groups.However,there were no statistically significant differences in nodule type,imaging features such as lobula-tion and vascular clustering,tumor serological indicators including CEA and NSE,ALK positive rate,and SYN posi-tive rate.The variables with significant differences(Avr,Ki-67,PD-L1)were identified through Spearman test for correlation analysis.Binary logistic regression analysis was performed using lymph node metastasis as the dependent variable and single or multiple nodules as categorical covariates along with the three correlated variables included as independent variables interactively.The results showed that the probability of lymph node metastasis in multiple primary lung adenocarcinoma nodules was 80.8%lower than that in single lung adenocarcinoma nodules(RR=0.192,P=0.042).Conclusions Multiple primary adenocarcinoma nodules exhibit a less aggressive biological behavior compared to solitary adenocarcinoma nodules,resulting in a reduced likelihood of lymph node metastasis.For cases involving multiple primary lung adenocarcinoma nodules,the implementation of aggressive surgical protocols is not advisable;instead,personalized treatment plans should be developed based on comprehensive evaluations including intraoperative frozen pathology and imaging.

Objective To compare the efficacy and safety of vedolizumab(VDZ)and infliximab(IFX)for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis(UC)patients through a multicenter retrospective cohort study.Methods All patients with moderate to severe UC who were naive to biologic agents and treated with IFX or VDZ for at least 14 weeks at 3 hospitals in Southwest China between January 2021 and January 2023 were retrospectively enrolled.The efficacy evaluation indicators,including steroid-free clinical remission rates,clinical remission rates and endoscopic remission rates at weeks 14 and 52 were compared between the 2 groups.The occurrence of adverse events during treatment were recorded.Taking whether mucosal healing could be achieved after 14 and 52 weeks of treatment as the dependent variable,firstly,univariate analysis was performed to analyze the risk factors affecting mucosal healing at weeks 14 and 52,and then multivariate logistic regression analysis was applied to identify the independent risk factors of mucosal healing at the 2 time points.Results A total of 151 patients with moderate to severe UC were included,after propensity score matching(PSM),each group included 57 patients.There were no significant differences in the steroid-free clinical remission rate and clinical remission rate between the 2 groups at weeks 14 and 52(P＞0.05).The endoscopic remission rate at week 14 was significantly higher in the VDZ group than the IFX group[40.4％(23/57)vs 22.8％(13/57),P=0.044],but no such difference was observed at week 52[64.5％(20/31)vs 59.5％(22/37),P=0.669].Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that left-sided disease(E2)[vs pancolitis(E3)](OR=0.46,95％CI:0.21～0.98,P=0.045)was independent risk factor for mucosal healing at week 14 and a disease duration ≥36 months(OR=0.25,95％CI:0.09～0.66,P=0.005)was independent risk factor for mucosal healing at week 52.No statistical difference was observed in the incidence of adverse events between the 2 groups(1.8％vs 7.0％,P=0.360).Conclusion VDZ and IFX have similar efficacy and safety,and both can be used as first-line options for patients with moderate to severe UC.

Objective:To explore the application value of the new gastric cancer screening scoring system for risk populations in the island of Fujian province.Methods:From April to June 2019, gastric cancer screening was performed on the population of Nanri Island, Putian City, Fujian Province, and epidemiological data of all subjects were prospectively collected. Participants underwent gastroscopy based on gastric cancer risk stratification of the new scoring system. Suspected positive cases further received magnifying endoscopy and biopsy. Additional endoscopic procedures and other surgical treatments were conducted. The detection rates of gastric cancer and precancerous lesions in each group of gastric cancer risk stratification were compared, and the Chi-square test was used for statistical analysis.Results:A total of 1 423 subjects were included, and 19 cases (1.34%) of gastric cancer were detected. The detection rates of gastric cancer were 0.88% (9/1 025) in the low-risk group, 1.76% (6/341) in the medium-risk group, and 7.02% (4/57) in the high-risk group. Paired comparison between the low-risk group and the high-risk group showed significant difference ( χ2=12.364, P=0.003). There was no significant difference between the low-risk group and medium-risk group, or between the medium-risk group and high-risk group ( P>0.05). Among all participants, 87 (6.11%) cases of gastric precancerous lesions were identified. The detection rates of precancerous lesions in the low-risk, medium-risk, and high-risk groups were 6.24% (64/1 025), 5.87% (20/341), and 5.26% (3/57) respectively, with no significant difference among the three groups ( P>0.05) .Conclusion:During gastric cancer screening, the novel gastric cancer screening scoring system helps to stratify gastric cancer risk for population in the islands of Fujian province, serving as a foundation for subsequent detailed endoscopy.

Lycophytes and seed plants constitute the typical vascular plants. Lycophytes have been thought to have no paleo-polyploidization although the event is known to be critical for the fast expansion of seed plants. Here, genomic analyses including the homologous gene dot plot analysis detected multiple paleo-polyploidization events, with one occurring approximately 13-15 million years ago (MYA) and another about 125-142 MYA, during the evolution of the genome of Selaginella moellendorffii, a model lycophyte. In addition, comparative analysis of reconstructed ancestral genomes of lycophytes and angiosperms suggested that lycophytes were affected by more paleo-polyploidization events than seed plants. Results from the present genomic analyses indicate that paleo-polyploidization has contributed to the successful establishment of both lineages-lycophytes and seed plants-of vascular plants.
Evolution, Molecular ; Genome, Plant ; Genomics ; Phylogeny ; Polyploidy ; Selaginellaceae/genetics*

To further the study on building up joint search and rescue system in island landing operations, we need to fully recognize the importance of the system in island landing operations with a strong sense of responsibility and urgency. We should, firstly, follow the rules, understand the characteristics of the joint search and rescue system, and develop typical scenarios, to innovatively explore the new modes of joint search and rescue in island landing operations; secondly, find out the needs in building up of the system, by focusing on the key aspects of command, forces, equipment, training, and regulations; thirdly, develop the information systems of the commanding, professional services, and simulation training based on information technology, to improve the efficiency of joint search and rescue in island landing operations.

To further the study on building up joint search and rescue system in island landing operations, we need to fully recognize the importance of the system in island landing operations with a strong sense of responsibility and urgency. We should, firstly, follow the rules, understand the characteristics of the joint search and rescue system, and develop typical scenarios, to innovatively explore the new modes of joint search and rescue in island landing operations; secondly, find out the needs in building up of the system, by focusing on the key aspects of command, forces, equipment, training, and regulations; thirdly, develop the information systems of the commanding, professional services, and simulation training based on information technology, to improve the efficiency of joint search and rescue in island landing operations.

Objective    To evaluate the strategy of chemoradiotherapy following endoscopic R0 resection for esophageal cancer in M3-T1b stage. Methods    There were 45 esophageal cancer patients with M3-T1b stage with endoscopic R0 resection followed by additional chemoradiotherapy from ECETC (Esophageal Cancer Endoscopic Therapy Consortium) as a trial group with 34 males and 11 females at age of 61.37±7.14 years. There were 90 patients with esophagectomy from Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center as a control group with 63 males and 27 females at age of 61.04±8.17 years. Propensity score match (1:2) was used to balance the factors: gender, age, position, depth of invasion and lymphovascular invasion (LVI), which may influence the outcomes. Overall survival (OS) rate, relapse free survival (RFS) rate, and local recurrence rate were compared between the two groups. Result    There was no statistical difference (HR=2.66 with 95%CI 0.87 to 8.11, P=0.179) in terms of OS rate between the two groups. One, two and three years overall survival rate of patients in the control group was 93%, 86%, and 84%, respectively. Nobody died in the trial group within 3 years after surgery. The RFS rate between the two groups didn’t significantly differ (HR=1.48, 95% CI 0.66 to 3.33, P=0.389). One, two and three years RFS rate of patients in the contorl group was 87%, 78%, and 76%, respectively, while 97%, 93%, and 73% in the trial group, respectively. The local recurrence rates between the two groups didn’t significantly differ either ( HR=0.53，95%CI 0.13 to 2.18, P=0.314). One, two and three years local recurrence rate of patients in the control group was 5%, 6% and 6%, respectively, while 0%, 0% and 21% in the trial group, respectively. Conclusion    Similar outcomes are found regarding OS, RFS and local recurrence rates between the two groups. The strategy of endoscopic R0 resection followed by additional chemoradiotherapy has prospect for the treatment of esophageal cancer in M3-T1b stage. And this kind of therapy may be provided for those with risk factors or can not tolerate surgery.

AIM:To detect the endogenous expression of B-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 member B (BCL6B) in FHC and LoVo cells, and to investigate the effects of BCL6B on proliferation and migration of LoVo cells for further explo-ring the underlying mechanism .METHODS:The endogenous expression of BCL 6B in the FHC and LoVo cells was detec-ted by RT-PCR and Western blot .The methods of MTT assay , colony formation assay , wound healing assay and Transwell chamber experiment were employed to examine the biological functions of BCL 6B in the LoVo cells.The mRNA and protein levels of BCL6B, cyclin D1 and matrix metalloproteinase-9 ( MMP-9) were determined by RT-PCR and Western blot , re-spectively.The level of phosphorylated protein kinase B (p-AKT) was detected by Western blot.RESULTS:BCL6B ex-pression was notably repressed in the LoVo cells as compared with the FHC cells , which were significantly increased by transfection with pcDNA3.1-BCL6B.The abilities of proliferation and migration of the LoVo cells at 72 h were inhibited by 28.33%(P<0.01) and 36.11%(P<0.05) in BCL6B group.The mRNA levels of cyclin D1 and MMP-9 in the cells of BCL6B group were decreased by 39.90%(P<0.01) and 77.36% (P <0.05), and the protein levels of cyclin D1, MMP-9 and p-AKT were reduced by 44.00%(P<0.05), 47.06%(P<0.01) and 32.88% (P<0.05), respectively. CONCLUSION:BCL6B inhibits proliferation and migration of the LoVo cells , and the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway is in-volved in this process .