Stroke, a major cerebrovascular disease, has high morbidity and mortality. Effective methods to reduce the risk and improve the prognosis are lacking. Currently, uric acid (UA) is associated with the pathological mechanism, prognosis, and therapy of stroke. UA plays pro/anti-oxidative and pro-inflammatory roles in vivo. The specific role of UA in stroke, which may have both neuroprotective and damaging effects, remains unclear. There is a U-shaped association between serum uric acid (SUA) levels and ischemic stroke (IS). UA therapy provides neuroprotection during reperfusion therapy for acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Urate-lowering therapy (ULT) plays a protective role in IS with hyperuricemia or gout. SUA levels are associated with the cerebrovascular injury mechanism, risk, and outcomes of hemorrhagic stroke. In this review, we summarize the current research on the role of UA in stroke, providing potential targets for its prediction and treatment.
Humans ; Uric Acid/metabolism* ; Stroke/drug therapy* ; Animals ; Hyperuricemia/drug therapy* ; Ischemic Stroke/blood* ; Biomarkers/blood*

Objective: To screen and identify the key active molecules, signaling pathways, and therapeutic targets of Shuxuening (SXN) injection for treating liver cirrhosis (LC) and to evaluate its therapeutic potential using a mouse model. Methods: Target genes of SXN and LC were retrieved from public databases, and enrichment analysis was performed. A protein–protein interaction (PPI) network was constructed using the Search Tool for the Retrieval of Interacting Genes/Proteins (STRING), and hub genes were identified using Molecular Complex Detection (MCODE). LC was induced in rats and mice via intraperitoneal injections of diethylnitrosamine and carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) for 12 weeks. Starting at week 7, SXN was administered intraperitoneally to the mice in the treatment group. Serum and liver tissues of the mice were collected for the detection of indicators, pathological staining, and expression analysis of hub targets using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Results: We identified 368 overlapping genes (OLGs) between SXN and LC targets. These OLGs were subsequently used to build a PPI network and to screen for hub genes. Enrichment analysis showed that these genes were associated with cancer-related pathways, including phosphoinositide-3-kinase/Akt and mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling and various cellular processes, such as responses to chemicals and metabolic regulation. In vivo experiments demonstrated that SXN treatment significantly improved liver function and pathology in CCl4-induced LC mice by reducing inflammation and collagen deposition. Furthermore, qRT-PCR demonstrated that SXN regulated the expression of MAPK8, AR and CASP3 in the livers of LC mice. Conclusion This study highlighted the therapeutic effects of SXN in alleviating LC using both bioinformatics and experimental methods. The observed effect was associated with modulation of hub gene expression, particularly MAPK8, and CASP3.

Objective To compare the efficacy of 2 L and 3 L polyethylene glycol(PEG)electrolyte solution for bowel preparation in a real-world setting.Methods A real-world,single-center cohort study was conducted on the individuals undergoing colonoscopy in Department of Gastroenterology of Chengdu Third People's Hospital between May and October 2023.Based on our inclusion and exclusion criteria,they were given 2 L(n=4 684)and 3 L(n=3 700)PEG electrolyte solution for bowel preparation.The primary outcome indicator was the adequacy of bowel preparation by Boston bowel preparation score(BBPS).Secondary outcome indicators included the BBPS score,polyp detection rate(PDR),tolerability,compliance,and incidence of adverse events.Results The adequacy rate of bowel preparation was 94.35％in the 3 L group,significantly higher than that of the 2 L group(91.29％,P＜0.001).The 3 L group obtained a higher BBPS score then the 2 L group(6.92±1.06 vs 6.81±1.14,P＜0.001).But there was no statistical difference in the PDR between the 2 groups(P=0.073).And the rate of PEG completion(P=0.810),administration of low residue diet as required(P=0.094)or use of dimethicone(P=0.072)were comparable between the 2 groups.However,the incidences of vomiting(4.5％vs 3.2％,P=0.002),abdominal discomfort(5.0％vs 3.9％,P=0.011)and sleep disturbance(18.0％vs 14.6％,P＜0.001)were obviously higher in the 3 L group than the 2 L group.Conclusion In a real-world setting,2 L PEG is a considerably safe and effective regimen for bowel preparation.

Objective To explore the clinical value of serum stromal cell-derived factor-1(SDF-1)and macro-phage inflammatory protein-1α(MIP-1α)in predicting biliary tract infection after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP)stone removal in patients with common bile duct stones.Methods From January 2022 to January 2024,100 patients with common bile duct stones who underwent ERCP stone removal surgery in Pingdingshan First People's Hospital were collected.They were grouped into an infection group(12 cases)and a non-infection group(88 cases)based on whether biliary tract infection occurred after surgery.The general information of patients in the two groups was compared.ELISA method was used to measure the levels of serum SDF-1 and MIP-1α.Spearman method was applied to analyze the correlation between the severity of infec-tion and serum level of SDF-1 and MIP-1α.ROC curve was applied to analyze the value of serum SDF-1 and MIP-1α to predict biliary tract infection after ERCP stone removal in patients with common bile duct stones.Results A total of 36 strains of pathogenic bacteria were detected in the biliary drainage fluid samples of the infection group,among which Gram-negative bacteria accounted for 55.56%and Gram-positive bacteria accounted for 44.44%.The infection group showed significantly higher serum levels of SDF-1 and MIP-1α(P＜0.05).As the infection wors-ened,SDF-1 and MIP-1α levels progressively increased(P＜0.05).The severity of biliary tract infection was sig-nificantly positively correlated with both serum SDF-1 and MIP-1α levels(P＜0.05).For predicting biliary tract in-fection,SDF-1 and MIP-1α exhibited AUC values of 0.761 and 0.825,sensitivities of 63.33%and 66.67%,and specificities of 83.33%and 83.33%,respectively.When combined,the predictive AUC reached 0.977,with a sensitivity of 83.33%and a specificity of 98.33%.Conclusions Serum level of SDF-1 and MIP-1α are significant-ly elevated in patients with common bile duct stones and biliary tract infections after ERCP stone removal surgery,showing a positive correlation with the severity of the infection.The combination of these two biomarkers demon-strates excellent predictive efficacy for postoperative infection.

Objective:To investigate whether prophylactic use of metal clips is necessary after cold snare polypectomy (CSP) of colorectal polyps of 6-10 mm.Methods:A total of 200 patients with 6-10 mm polyps that met the criteria of cold snare resection in Chengdu Third People's Hospital from 15 February 2022 to 30 May 2022 were randomly divided into two groups: a group that received preventive metal clip treatment and an observation group. Age, gender, body mass index (BMI), Boston score, endoscopy entry time, wound size, operation time, intraoperative bleeding time, postoperative delayed bleeding rate and cost between the two groups were compared and analyzed.Results:Ninety-eight patients in the metal clip group had 122 polyps removed, and 97 patients in the observation group had 119 polyps removed. There was no significant difference in the age, gender, BMI, Boston score, endoscopy entry time or wound size between the two groups. There were significant differences in the operation time (171.03±90.78 s VS 69.81±43.26 s, t=2.266， P=0.010), intraoperative bleeding time (19.98±17.37 s VS 29.16±17.56 s, t=-2.875， P=0.006) and surgery cost (571.63±110.92 yuan VS 366.32±13.2 yuan, t=18.102， P<0.001) between the metal clip group and the observation group. There was no significant difference in the delayed bleeding incidence［0.0%（0/98）VS 1.0%（1/97）， P=0.497］between the two groups. Conclusion:For patients with continuous bleeding time <60 seconds after CSP of 6-10 mm colonic polyps, the prophylactic use of metal clips may reduce the bleeding time, but may increase the operation time and cost. Metal clips have little effect on preventing postoperative complications.

[Objective]Based on data mining,network pharmacology and molecular docking technology,to explore the rule and mechanism of Chinese medicine in the treatment of chronic viral hepatitis B.[Methods]Clinical research literature on Chinese medicine treatment of chronic viral hepatitis B collected in China National Knowledge Internet(CNKI),Wanfang Database and VIP Database from establishment to September 12,2022,were searched,and the data were standardized and classified.Meanwhile,Excel 2019,Cytoscape 3.8.0 and Qrigin 2021 software were used to analyze the frequency,association rules and systematic clustering of the Chinese medicine compounds meeting the inclusion criteria,and obtain medication rules and core prescriptions.The Traditional Chinese Medicine System Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform(TCMSP),Human Gene database(GeneCards)and Online Human Mendelian Inheritance in Man(OMIM)database were used to obtain core prescription active ingredients,therapeutic targets and disease-related targets,respectively.The STRING 11.5 database and Cytoscape 3.8.0 software were used for network visualization,and the Metascape database was used for gene ontology(GO)functional enrichment analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)pathway enrichment analysis,AutoDock Vina 1.2.3 software were used for molecular docking.[Results]A total of 192 prescriptions were included,including 225 drugs.The drug properties were cold,warm and normal,and the drug flavors were bitter,sweet and acrid,mostly attributed to liver,lung,stomach and spleen channels.The main types of action were deficiency tonic,heat-clearing,diuretic and dehydrating.Association analysis showed that the common compatibility was Atractylodes macrocephala-Curcumae radix-Poria cocos-Salvia miltiorrhiza,Atractylodes macrocephala-Curcumae radix-Poria cocos,Astragalus membranaceus-Phyllanthus urinaria-Salvia miltiorrhiza.The clustering analysis was divided into 4 categories,and the clustering effect was good.Network pharmacology and molecular docking suggested 201 kinds of active ingredients,4 208 targets,2 920 disease targets,104 overlapping targets of drug diseases,and 1 369 biological processes(BP),celluar component(CC)87,molecular function(MF)120 were identified by GO functional enrichment analysis,and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis identified 190 pathways,the conformation of the core components and core target molecular bonding results tended to be stable.[Conclusion]By using literature data mining,network pharmacology and molecular docking technology,the drug use rules and core formulations of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of chronic viral hepatitis B were summarized,and the potential therapeutic targets and signaling pathways of the core formulations in the intervention of chronic viral hepatitis B were further explored,and the molecular docking results were good,which could provide ideas and methods for the future research of chronic viral hepatitis B.

Objective To investigate,before and after sucrose challenge,the difference of saliva microbiome between caries-free(CF)and caries-active(CA)individuals,and to explore the potential key microorganisms that is more susceptible to sucrose chal-lenge.Methods Eighteen systemic healthy volunteers,among which 8 were caries-free and 10 were caries-active,were recruited.Sa-liva samples were collected pre-treatment and at 30 min and 2 h after the sucrose treatment.Microbial diversity and community structure were analyzed and compared using Illumina sequencing platform.Results The diversity and abundance of saliva samples from caries-free individuals was similar to that from caries-active individuals before sucrose treatment.After 2 h of treatment,the microbial diversity of the CA group was significantly higher than that of the CF group(P＜0.05).The results of Beta diversity analysis showed no signifi-cant difference between the two groups.The dominant species,which were represented as Pseudomonas,Streptococcus,Prevotella,Al-loprevotella,Neisseria and Veillonella,in the two groups were similar but different in abundance.There was no significant change in the abundance difference of Veillonella between CF and CA before and after treatment.The abundance differences of Prevotella and Allopre-votella between CF and CA increased and the abundance difference of Neisseria decreased after sucrose treatment.The results of LEfSe analysis showed that Prevotella,as one of the dominant bacteria in the two groups,was significantly more abundant in the CA group than in the CF group after sucrose treatment,suggesting its potential biomarker role.Conclusion The diversity and composition of sa-liva microbiome changes subject to sucrose challenge,which is more significant in caries-affected individuals.The response of salivary microbe to sucrose challenge is different between caries-free and caries-active individuals.Prevotella is a potential biomarker of caries.

Objective To study the relationship between waist-to-height ratio(WHtR)and new-onset cerebral infarction in the elderly with hypertension.Methods A total of 9 096 elderly hypertensive patients were enrolled from the Kailuan study population.Using the first occurrence of cerebral infarction as the endpoint event,a prospective cohort study was performed.According to the WHtR value of the subjects with an interval of 0.05,the subjects were divided into G1 group(WHtR＜0.45),G2 group(0.45≤WHtR＜0.50),G3 group(0.50≤WHtR＜0.55),and G4 group(WHtR≥0.55).The cumulative incidence rate of endpoint event in each population were statistically analyzed using the life table method.Cox proportional hazards regression analysis was used to explore the role of WHtR in the occurrence of new cerebral infarction.Model 1 was a single factor Cox proportional hazards analysis model,only considering the influence of WHtR on the risk of cerebral infarction.After adjusting sex,age,body weight,serum hypersensitive C-reactive protein,systolic blood pressure,serum triglycerides,smoking history,fasting blood glucose,alcohol consumption,high-density lipoprotein cholesterol,diastolic blood pressure,exercise,low-density lipoprotein cholesterol,educational level,antihypertensive drug history,model 2 was established to observe the influence of WHtR on the occurrence of new-onset cerebral infarction.Results The follow-up lasted(9.3±2.7)years.Compared to the G2 group,multivariate Cox proportional hazards regression model showed that the hazard ratio HR(95%CI)for cerebral infarction in model 1 was 1.00(0.67～1.50),1.29(1.05～1.60)and 1.36(1.12～1.66)respectively in G1,G3 and G4;and that in model 2 was 1.09(0.72～1.65),1.24(0.99～1.54)and 1.31(1.05～1.62)respectively in G1,G3 and G4.Conclusion The risk of cerebral infarction in the elderly with hypertension is the lowest when WHtR between 0.45≤WHtR＜0.50,and WHtR greater than or equal to 0.55 is associated with an increased risk of new-onset cerebral infarction.

In the field of biomedicine,two-dimensional(2D)cell lines and animal models have played an im-portant role in the study of cell pathways and drug targets.However,due to species differences between humans and other animals,and the lack of hierarchy,cellular diversity,and cell-cell or cell-matrix interactions,2D cell lines could not ful-ly reflect what cells actually look like in the human body.Organoids are three-dimensional(3D)in vitro culture models de-rived from autologous tissue stem cells,which make up for the defects of 2D culture and can simulate the structure and function of real human organs to a certain extent,providing new ideas for disease diagnosis and treatment.Among them,lung organoids(LO)are a typical case studying the development process of human lung and the generation principle of lung diseases.Relevant studies have provided help for the treatment of pulmonary fibrosis,lung cancer,lung injury and other diseases.This paper aims to summarize and analyze the research progress of lung organoids in recent years,and fur-ther summarize the application of LO in the diagnosis and treatment of lung diseases.