In order to study the effects of prostaglandin D2(PGD2)on cow bone marrow-derived macrophages induced by E.coli,cultured cow bone marrow-derived macrophages were taken as the research object.The effects of endogenous and exogenous PGD2 on the secretion and phagocytosis of E.coli induced proinflammatory cytokines(IL-1β,IL-6 and TNF-α)in macrophages were ana-lyzed.The results showed that the synthesis of PGD2 in macrophages induced by E.coli is depend-ent on the natural pattern recognition receptors TLR2,TLR4 and NLRP3.Inhibition of endogenous PGD2can down-regulate the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines(IL-1β,IL-6 and TNF-α)in E.coli induced macrophages(P＜0.001),and inhibition of endogenous PGD2 can enhance the kill-ing function of macrophages to a certain extent(P＜0.01).In addition,exogenous PGD2 could up-regulate the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines(IL-1β,IL-6 and TNF-α)in macrophages af-ter E.coli stimulation(P＜0.01),and exogenous PGD2 could weaken the killing function of mac-rophages within a certain concentration range(P＜0.01).Results indicated that PGD2 had certain effects on the secretion of cytokines and phagocytosis and killing function of macrophages induced by E.coli.

[Purpose]To analyze the incidence and mortality of gastric cancer in Zhejiang cancer registration areas in 2021,and trends from 2000 to 2021.[Methods]The data of gastric cancer were obtained from Zhejiang cancer registration areas.The crude incidence/mortality rates,age-specific rates,and age-standardized incidence/mortality rates by Chinese standard population(ASRC)and the world standard population(ASRW)were calculated.The temporal trends were ana-lyzed by calculating annual percentage change(APC)and average annual percentage change(AAPC).[Results]A total of 7 602 new cases and 4 178 deaths of gastric cancer were reported in 2021.The incidence and mortality rates of gastric cancer in men were significantly higher than those in women;the incidence rate in urban areas was significantly higher than that in rural areas,while the mortality was slightly lower than that in rural areas.From 2000 to 2021,the ASRC of inci-dence rate decreased from 16.80/105 to 16.08/105(without statistical significance):an upward trend was observed from 2000 to 2009,whereas a downward trend became apparent from 2009 to 2021.From 2000 to 2021 the ASRC of mortality rate decreased from 13.59/105 to 8.02/105 with an AAPC of-2.62％(P＜0.001).The decline rate of female mortality rate(AAPC=-2.68％,95％CI:-3.61％～-1.68％,P＜0.001)was slightly higher than that of male(AAPC=-2.44％,95％CI:-3.06％～-1.61％,P＜0.001).[Conclusion]In 2021,both the incidence and mortality rates of gastric can-cer in Zhejiang Province were lower than the national average in China,which ranked 6th and 4th among all types of cancer.From 2000 to 2021,the overall burden of gastric cancer in Zhejiang Province showed a downward trend.

ObjectiveTo assess the therapeutic effectiveness and safety of the traditional Chinese medicine compound Shenlong decoction in addressing the symptoms of pulmonary deficiency and stasis in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis （IPF）. MethodsSixty eligible patients with lung deficiency and collateral stasis syndrome of IPF were randomly assigned to the observation （30 patients） and control groups （30 patients）. All patients underwent standard Western medical therapy. Additionally，the observation group received Shenlong decoction granules，while the control group received a placebo. Both treatments were packaged in four doses of 10.5 g each，taken twice daily for three months. The indexes of the patients during the treatment cycle were observed，and the main indexes include traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） syndrome scores and 6 min walk test （6MWT）. The secondary indexes include pulmonary function test ［actual value/expected value of total lung volume （TLC%），actual value/expected value of vital capacity（FVC%），actual/predicted diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide（DLCO%），actual/predicted forced expiratory volume in one second （FEV₁%），and FEV₁/ forced vital capacity （FVC）］，blood gas analysis ［arterial blood diathesis partial pressure of oxygen （PaO₂），partial pressure of carbon dioxide （PaCO₂），and arterial oxygen saturation （SaO₂）］，serum inflammatory factors ［transforming growth factor-β₁ （TGF-β₁），interleukin-4 （IL-4），interleukin-13 （IL-13），interleukin-12 （IL-12），and gamma-interferon （IFN-γ）］，and quality of survival evaluation ［St George's Respiratory Questionnaire （SGRQ） score］. The patients' clinical manifestations were determined at the end of the treatment， and the occurrence of adverse events was recorded. ResultsA total of 53 patients completed the study，comprising 27 in the control group and 26 in the observation group. Upon completion of the treatment period，the control group achieved a total effective rate of 33.33% （9/27），whereas the observation group demonstrated a total effective rate of 53.85% （14/26），which was statistically superior to the control group （χ²=4.034，P<0.05）. After the treatment，the TCM syndrome scores，6MWT，DLCO%，FEV₁%，PaO₂，PaCO₂，TGF-β₁，IL-4，IL-13，IL-12，and IFN-γ in the two groups were all significantly improved （P<0.01）. Compared with those in the control group after treatment at the same period，the TCM syndrome scores，6MWT，PaO₂，and PaCO₂ were significantly improved in the observation group after 60 days and 90 days of medication （P<0.01）. Three months after the end of medication，the SGRQ score in the observation group showed significant improvement when compared to that in the control group （P<0.05），and no severe adverse events were reported during the follow-up period. ConclusionCompound Shenlong decoction can alleviate clinical symptoms such as shortness of breath and wheezing in patients with lung deficiency and collateral stasis syndrome of IPF，enhance exercise tolerance，improve the quality of life，and have certain potential advantages in improving pulmonary function.

ObjectiveTo assess the therapeutic effectiveness and safety of the traditional Chinese medicine compound Shenlong decoction in addressing the symptoms of pulmonary deficiency and stasis in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis （IPF）. MethodsSixty eligible patients with lung deficiency and collateral stasis syndrome of IPF were randomly assigned to the observation （30 patients） and control groups （30 patients）. All patients underwent standard Western medical therapy. Additionally，the observation group received Shenlong decoction granules，while the control group received a placebo. Both treatments were packaged in four doses of 10.5 g each，taken twice daily for three months. The indexes of the patients during the treatment cycle were observed，and the main indexes include traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） syndrome scores and 6 min walk test （6MWT）. The secondary indexes include pulmonary function test ［actual value/expected value of total lung volume （TLC%），actual value/expected value of vital capacity（FVC%），actual/predicted diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide（DLCO%），actual/predicted forced expiratory volume in one second （FEV₁%），and FEV₁/ forced vital capacity （FVC）］，blood gas analysis ［arterial blood diathesis partial pressure of oxygen （PaO₂），partial pressure of carbon dioxide （PaCO₂），and arterial oxygen saturation （SaO₂）］，serum inflammatory factors ［transforming growth factor-β₁ （TGF-β₁），interleukin-4 （IL-4），interleukin-13 （IL-13），interleukin-12 （IL-12），and gamma-interferon （IFN-γ）］，and quality of survival evaluation ［St George's Respiratory Questionnaire （SGRQ） score］. The patients' clinical manifestations were determined at the end of the treatment， and the occurrence of adverse events was recorded. ResultsA total of 53 patients completed the study，comprising 27 in the control group and 26 in the observation group. Upon completion of the treatment period，the control group achieved a total effective rate of 33.33% （9/27），whereas the observation group demonstrated a total effective rate of 53.85% （14/26），which was statistically superior to the control group （χ²=4.034，P<0.05）. After the treatment，the TCM syndrome scores，6MWT，DLCO%，FEV₁%，PaO₂，PaCO₂，TGF-β₁，IL-4，IL-13，IL-12，and IFN-γ in the two groups were all significantly improved （P<0.01）. Compared with those in the control group after treatment at the same period，the TCM syndrome scores，6MWT，PaO₂，and PaCO₂ were significantly improved in the observation group after 60 days and 90 days of medication （P<0.01）. Three months after the end of medication，the SGRQ score in the observation group showed significant improvement when compared to that in the control group （P<0.05），and no severe adverse events were reported during the follow-up period. ConclusionCompound Shenlong decoction can alleviate clinical symptoms such as shortness of breath and wheezing in patients with lung deficiency and collateral stasis syndrome of IPF，enhance exercise tolerance，improve the quality of life，and have certain potential advantages in improving pulmonary function.

Objective:This study sought to examine the clinicopathological features of monomorphic epitheliotropic intestinal T-cell lymphoma (MEITL) and to discuss its differential diagnosis.Methods:A total of 36 MEITL cases, collected between June 2015 and January 2024 from the Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University and the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, were analyzed. Patients underwent immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization for Epstein-Barr virus-encoded small RNA (EBER), and T-cell receptor (TCR) gene rearrangement testing. Clinical data, laboratory results, and follow-up information were collected for correlation analysis.Results:The cohort included 36 patients (20 males and 16 females) aged 17-76 years (median: 57 years). Tumors outside the intestine were observed in 22 cases (61%). A total of 32 patients (89%) underwent surgical intervention and/or chemotherapy, and one patient received auto-HSCT. The median follow-up duration was 11.5 months (range: 8-73 months), with a median overall survival of 6 months (range: 1-67 months) ; 34 patients died during the follow-up period. Morphologically, nine cases (25%) exhibited significant pleomorphism. Immunohistochemical analysis revealed that high expression levels of both P53 and c-Myc were correlated with atypical morphology ( P=0.003 and P=0.016, respectively). Notably, patients with high P53 expression had significantly shorter survival times than those with low P53 expression ( χ2=4.922, P=0.027), whereas survival did not differ significantly based on c-Myc expression levels ( χ2=0.034, P=0.854). Furthermore, a PD-L1 CPS score ≥10 was observed in 22 cases (68.8%). Scattered EBER positivity in background cells was identified in four cases. All tested cases (17/17, 100.0%) showed clonal TCR gene rearrangements. Conclusions:MEITL is a rare but highly aggressive lymphoma with distinct clinical and pathological features. A subset of cases may exhibit atypical morphological patterns, complicating the diagnostic process. Improving awareness of this neoplasm is helpful for early and precise diagnosis as well as the estabolishment of novel therapy regimen.

Objective:This study sought to examine the clinicopathological features of monomorphic epitheliotropic intestinal T-cell lymphoma (MEITL) and to discuss its differential diagnosis.Methods:A total of 36 MEITL cases, collected between June 2015 and January 2024 from the Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University and the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, were analyzed. Patients underwent immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization for Epstein-Barr virus-encoded small RNA (EBER), and T-cell receptor (TCR) gene rearrangement testing. Clinical data, laboratory results, and follow-up information were collected for correlation analysis.Results:The cohort included 36 patients (20 males and 16 females) aged 17-76 years (median: 57 years). Tumors outside the intestine were observed in 22 cases (61%). A total of 32 patients (89%) underwent surgical intervention and/or chemotherapy, and one patient received auto-HSCT. The median follow-up duration was 11.5 months (range: 8-73 months), with a median overall survival of 6 months (range: 1-67 months) ; 34 patients died during the follow-up period. Morphologically, nine cases (25%) exhibited significant pleomorphism. Immunohistochemical analysis revealed that high expression levels of both P53 and c-Myc were correlated with atypical morphology ( P=0.003 and P=0.016, respectively). Notably, patients with high P53 expression had significantly shorter survival times than those with low P53 expression ( χ2=4.922, P=0.027), whereas survival did not differ significantly based on c-Myc expression levels ( χ2=0.034, P=0.854). Furthermore, a PD-L1 CPS score ≥10 was observed in 22 cases (68.8%). Scattered EBER positivity in background cells was identified in four cases. All tested cases (17/17, 100.0%) showed clonal TCR gene rearrangements. Conclusions:MEITL is a rare but highly aggressive lymphoma with distinct clinical and pathological features. A subset of cases may exhibit atypical morphological patterns, complicating the diagnostic process. Improving awareness of this neoplasm is helpful for early and precise diagnosis as well as the estabolishment of novel therapy regimen.

[Purpose]To analyze the incidence and mortality of gastric cancer in Zhejiang cancer registration areas in 2021,and trends from 2000 to 2021.[Methods]The data of gastric cancer were obtained from Zhejiang cancer registration areas.The crude incidence/mortality rates,age-specific rates,and age-standardized incidence/mortality rates by Chinese standard population(ASRC)and the world standard population(ASRW)were calculated.The temporal trends were ana-lyzed by calculating annual percentage change(APC)and average annual percentage change(AAPC).[Results]A total of 7 602 new cases and 4 178 deaths of gastric cancer were reported in 2021.The incidence and mortality rates of gastric cancer in men were significantly higher than those in women;the incidence rate in urban areas was significantly higher than that in rural areas,while the mortality was slightly lower than that in rural areas.From 2000 to 2021,the ASRC of inci-dence rate decreased from 16.80/105 to 16.08/105(without statistical significance):an upward trend was observed from 2000 to 2009,whereas a downward trend became apparent from 2009 to 2021.From 2000 to 2021 the ASRC of mortality rate decreased from 13.59/105 to 8.02/105 with an AAPC of-2.62％(P＜0.001).The decline rate of female mortality rate(AAPC=-2.68％,95％CI:-3.61％～-1.68％,P＜0.001)was slightly higher than that of male(AAPC=-2.44％,95％CI:-3.06％～-1.61％,P＜0.001).[Conclusion]In 2021,both the incidence and mortality rates of gastric can-cer in Zhejiang Province were lower than the national average in China,which ranked 6th and 4th among all types of cancer.From 2000 to 2021,the overall burden of gastric cancer in Zhejiang Province showed a downward trend.

In order to study the effects of prostaglandin D2(PGD2)on cow bone marrow-derived macrophages induced by E.coli,cultured cow bone marrow-derived macrophages were taken as the research object.The effects of endogenous and exogenous PGD2 on the secretion and phagocytosis of E.coli induced proinflammatory cytokines(IL-1β,IL-6 and TNF-α)in macrophages were ana-lyzed.The results showed that the synthesis of PGD2 in macrophages induced by E.coli is depend-ent on the natural pattern recognition receptors TLR2,TLR4 and NLRP3.Inhibition of endogenous PGD2can down-regulate the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines(IL-1β,IL-6 and TNF-α)in E.coli induced macrophages(P＜0.001),and inhibition of endogenous PGD2 can enhance the kill-ing function of macrophages to a certain extent(P＜0.01).In addition,exogenous PGD2 could up-regulate the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines(IL-1β,IL-6 and TNF-α)in macrophages af-ter E.coli stimulation(P＜0.01),and exogenous PGD2 could weaken the killing function of mac-rophages within a certain concentration range(P＜0.01).Results indicated that PGD2 had certain effects on the secretion of cytokines and phagocytosis and killing function of macrophages induced by E.coli.

OBJECTIVE To explore the role of Yes-associated protein(YAP)in epidermal stem cell(EPSC)differentiation after ionizing radiation(IR).METHODS ① A punch was used to induce skin injuries on the back of mice.The IR group received localized irradiation with 60 Co γ-rays,while the normal control group did not.Samples were collected at 0,1,3,6,9,and 12 d for RNA and protein extraction.Western blotting was used to detect changes in YAP protein expressions during wound healing.Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction(RT-qPCR)was performed to assess the mRNA levels of Yap and its downstream target genes,connective tissue growth factor(Ctgf),and cysteine-rich protein 61(Cyr61).② EPSCs were exposed to 60 Co γ at a dose of 4 or 8 Gy,while the control group was not irradiated.Cells were collected to detect the levels of YAP protein via Western blotting.Cells were collected at 4,12,24,and 36 h post-IR to assess the levels of YAP mRNA by RT-qPCR.③ Short hairpin RNA(shRNA)was used to establish stable YAP knockdown cell lines,and the knockdown efficiency of sh YAP was verified by Western blotting.RT-qPCR was then performed to detect the impact of YAP knockdown on mRNA levels of K1 and K10 after IR.RESULTS① Compared with the control group,the YAP protein level in the IR group during wound healing was significantly reduced(P<0.05,P<0.01),so were the mRNA levels of Yap and its downstream target genes Ctgf and Cyr61(P<0.05,P<0.01).② Compared to the cell control group,the mRNA and protein levels of YAP in the IR group cells were significantly reduced(P<0.01).③ In the sh YAP cells,the YAP protein level was significantly reduced(P<0.01).Furthermore,the mRNA levels of K1 and K10 were significantly decreased after IR in sh YAP cells(P<0.01).CONCLUSION YAP can regulate EPSC differentiation in wound healing after IR.

In order to establish the isolation,culture and identification method of cow bone marrow-derived macrophages,three different media(RPMI-1640,DMEM,DMEM/F12)were added with 20％fetal bovine serum(FBS),2.4％chlorine-streptomycin,1.2％glutamine(Gln),and M-CSF(20 ng/mL),respectively,to induce the monocytes extracted from the bone marrow of dairy cows to become macrophages.The induced M0 macrophages were polarized into M1-type macrophages by adding lipopolysaccharide(LPS).The morphology of macrophages was observed by optical mi-croscope at day 1,4 and 7,and the differences of differentiated macrophages between the three media were compared.The effects of prostaglandin D2(PGD2)-DP2 receptor pathway on the secre-tion of cytokines(IL-6,TNF-α)induced by Escherichia coli and phagocytosis of macrophages were also investigated.The results showed that the morphological changes of cells cultured in the medium of RPMI-1640 were the most obvious and the number was large.A large number of char-acteristic markers of mononuclear macrophages were detected(M0 markers:CD1 1b,CD14;M1 markers:CD11b,CD80)expression,M0 and M1 macrophage purity were 79.9％and 93.5％,re-spectively.COX-2 and H-PGDS gene expressions were significantly increased in E.coli group com-pared with the blank control group.The secretion of PGD2also increased significantly(P＜0.000 1).DP2 receptor inhibitors(CAY10471,CAY10595)could significantly inhibit the secretion of E.coli in-duced pro-inflammatory cytokines(IL-6,TNF-α)and significantly enhance the killing effect of macrophages on E.coli.The above results showed that the induced cells had the characteristic mor-phology and immunophenotype of macrophages.E.coli can induce the production of PGD2 in mac-rophages,and the PGD2-DP2 pathway regulates the secretion of cytokines in E.coli infected macro-phages.