Triatoma rubrofasciata is currently the most widely distributed species of Triatoma worldwide, and it is also widespread in southern China. T. rubrofasciata has been proven to transmit Trypanosoma cruzi, and is one of vectors transmitting Chagas disease, which poses a potential risk for transmission of imported Chagas disease in China. Findings from latest studies have shown that T. rubrofasciata naturally infects T. lewisi, T. conorhini, and T. rangeli, which undoubtedly increases significant risks of and challenges to trypanosomiasis control in China. This article briefly describes the species of T. rubrofasciata-transmitted trypanosomes, and summarizes the epidemiological characteristics of trypanosomiasis, so as to provide insights into T. rubrofasciata-transmitted trypanosomiasis surveillance and control, and prevention of trypanosomiasis development and transmission in China.

OBJECTIVE To explore the changes and correlations of color， components and anti-tumor activity of Gelsemium elegans during sand-frying processing， so as to provide a reference for the toxicity-attenuating and efficacy-preserving processing as well as quality control of sand-fried G. elegans decoction pieces.METHODS Raw G.elegans and its processed products prepared by sand-frying for 15， 30， 75， 105 and 120 s were taken as test samples. The chromatic values， contents of total alkaloids and seven main active components （gelsemine， humantenine， koumine， gelsenicine， etc.） were determined. Their in vitro anti-tumor activity was investigated. The correlations between color and component contents， as well as between total alkaloid content and anti-tumor activity were analyzed.RESULTS The color of G.elegans samples generally darkened after sand-frying， and the total color difference （Δ E * ） of samples sand-fried for 75 s was greater than 20. At the initial stage of sand-frying （15-30 s）， the total alkaloid content in processed products decreased sharply compared with the raw material； at the later-stage of sand-frying （75-105 s）， the declining rate of total alkaloid content slowed down and tended to be stable. The contents of gelsenicine and humantenidine in processed products dropped drastically at 30 s of sand-frying， while the contents of koumine and sempervirine decreased substantially （by about 80%） after 75 s of sand-frying and then gradually tended to be stable. The anti-HepG2 cell proliferation activity of each processed product decreased with the extension of frying time. Correlation analysis demonstrated that color brightness and yellow-blue chromaticity were significantly positively correlated with the contents of total alkaloids and all determined active components except gelsemine （ P ＜0.05 or P ＜0.01）； red-green chromaticity was significantly positively correlated with the contents of koumine， sempervirine， gelsemivirine and humantenidine （ P ＜0.05 or P ＜0.01）； Δ E * was significantly negatively correlated with the contents of total alkaloids and all determined active components except gelsemine. Besides， total alkaloid content was significantly negatively correlated with the half maximal inhibitory concentration of the samples on HepG2 cells （ P ＜0.05 or P ＜0.01）.CONCLUSIONS With the prolongation of sand-frying time， the color of sand-fried G.elegans decoction pieces gradually turned brownish-brown， the contents of seven active components and total alkaloids decreased progressively， and its anti-HepG2 cell activity showed an overall downward trend. Sand-frying for 75 s serves as a critical turning-point for the above-mentioned changes.

Objective:To compare the etiological characteristics between influenza-like illness (ILI) cases in outpatient and emergency departments and those with severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) in Guangdong Province, hoping to provide scientific evidence for the treatment, prevention, and control of respiratory infectious diseases.Methods:Laboratory testing for multiple respiratory pathogens was conducted on 6 090 specimens collected from ILI and SARI cases in Guangdong Province from August to December 2023. Chi-square test was used to analyze the differences in positive rates. Results:The overall positive rate of respiratory pathogens was 49.5% (3 016/6 090). The positive rate was 54.5% (2 260/4 145) in ILI cases and 38.9% (756/1 945) in SARI cases. The overall positive rate was higher in ILI cases than in SARI cases across all genders and age groups, and in most cities of the province, with statistically significant differences ( P<0.05). No significant difference was found in the overall positive rate between different genders. However, the difference between different age groups was statistically significant( P<0.001), with the highest rate identified in children aged 5-14 years (57.2%, 957/1 673). The main pathogens detected in ILI cases were influenza virus, human rhinovirus/enterovirus, and Streptococcus pneumoniae, while in SARI cases they were Mycoplasma pneumoniae, human rhinovirus/enterovirus, and influenza virus. The positive rates of adenovirus, human parainfluenza virus, SARS-CoV-2, human coronavirus, influenza virus, and Streptococcus pneumoniae were significantly higher in ILI cases than in SARI cases, while the positive rate of Mycoplasma pneumoniae was significantly higher in SARI cases ( P<0.05). Moreover, ILI cases were characterized by a higher risk of coinfection compared with SARI cases, especially in males or those aged 25-59 years. Conclusions:There are differences in the detection rates and spectrum of respiratory pathogens between ILI and SARI cases in Guangdong Province. Case features should be considered when developing strategies for preventing and treating respiratory infections.

Senile sarcopenia is an age-related geriatric syndrome characterized by a progressive decline in muscle mass, strength, and physical function, posing a significant threat to the health and quality of life of the elderly.In recent years, ultrasound technology has emerged as an important research tool in the evaluation of sarcopenia, owing to its advantages such as safety, convenience, and radiation-free nature.However, challenges remain in achieving parameter standardization, operational consistency, and clinical implementation.This review comprehensively summarizes recent domestic and international research advances in the application of multiparametric ultrasound technology for the diagnosis and evaluation of sarcopenia in the elderly.It also analyzes the practicality, advancements, and limitations of this technology while providing insights into future development trends, aiming to provide clinical research reference basis for the precise diagnosis and intervention strategies of sarcopenia.

To reduce the dependency on high-carbon-load chromatographic columns,a new method has been established for the determination of the content of docusate sodium using ion-pair high-performance liquid chromatography (IP-HPLC). Tetrapropylammonium chloride was used as the ion-pair reagent with a mobile phase, composition of acetonitrile:10 mmol/L tetrapropylammonium chloride solution = 66∶34, adjusting pH to 6.5 with 0.1% phosphoric acid solution,flow rate of 1.5 mL/min, detection wavelength of 214 nm,column temperature of 35 °C, and an injection volume of 25 μL,and quantified by an external standard method. The main peak of docusate sodium exhibited a tailing factor of 1.34. The method showed good linearity within the range of 0.02 mg/mL to 0.40 mg/mL, with a correlation coefficient (r) of 0.999 9. It also demonstrated good repeatability, with recovery ranging from 97.0% to 98.2% (n=6). The quantification limit was 3.31 μg/mL, and the detection limit was 2.76 μg/mL.In summary,the new method shows good durability, a wide linear range, and high sensitivity, it is suitable for the determination of docusate sodium.

Myocardial infarction （MI） refers to an acute clinical syndrome of myocardial necrosis due to persistent ischemia and hypoxia， resulting from the sharp reduction or interruption of coronary blood flow. Nuclear factor κB （NF-κB） is the key factor in inducing inflammatory response， and it is involved in the production of pro-inflammatory factors and myocardial cell apoptosis. This article systematically describes the molecular regulation mechanism of the NF-κB signaling pathway in MI， and reviews the related research on the prevention and treatment of MI through the regulation of this signaling pathway by active ingredients and compound formulas from traditional Chinese medicine （TCM）. It has been found that active ingredients from TCM， such as ginsenoside Rg3， baicalein， curcumin， tanshinone ⅡA， gambogic acid， as well as compound formulas， including Qili qiangxin capsules， Yiqi huoxue decoction， Lingbao huxin dan， Danhong injection， Baoyuan decoction combined with Taohong siwu decoction， can improve myocardial fibrosis， alleviate inflammatory responses， and inhibit cardiomyocyte apoptosis by suppressing the NF-κB signaling pathway. Thereby， they achieve the goal of preventing and treating MI.

Objective To quantitatively evaluate structural changes in the TMD disc using magnetic resonance T2 mapping technology at open and closed mouth positions,and assess its significance.Methods 127 newly diagnosed patients with TMD and 51 controls in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of the Affiliated Hospital of Yunnan University from June 2023 to January 2024 were prospectively collected.All subjects underwent routine TMJ sequence and T2 mapping sequence scans.After scanning,the pseudo-color images were processed,and T2 values of the joint disc(anterior and posterior bands)were measured at open and closed mouth positions to analyze their correlation with TMD disc displacement.Results The T2 values of the posterior zone of the joint disc in both open and closed positions were higher than those in the anterior zone of the joint disc in the case group(P<0.05);for different anterior displacement degrees of the joint disc,T2 values showed a progressive increase from the normal position group to the mild and moderate anterior displacement groups,while the severely displaced group demonstrated a decreasing trend(P<0.01);joint clicking and occlusal abnormalities were independent risk factors for non-reducible anterior joint disc displacement in TMD patients.Conclusion Scans during both mouth-opening and closing positions can be used to assess joint disc injury in TMD;T2 mapping technology can quantitatively and sensitively reflect changes in the biochemical composition of joint disc microstructure.

To reduce the dependency on high-carbon-load chromatographic columns,a new method has been established for the determination of the content of docusate sodium using ion-pair high-performance liquid chromatography(IP-HPLC).Tetrapropylammonium chloride was used as the ion-pair reagent with a mobile phase,composition of acetonitrile:10 mmol/L tetrapropylammonium chloride solution=66∶34,adjusting pH to 6.5 with 0.1%phosphoric acid solution,flow rate of 1.5 mL/min,detection wavelength of 214 nm,column temperature of 35℃,and an injection volume of 25 μL,and quantified by an external standard method.The main peak of docusate sodium exhibited a tailing factor of 1.34.The method showed good linearity within the range of 0.02 mg/mL to 0.40 mg/mL,with a correlation coefficient(r)of 0.999 9.It also demonstrated good repeatability,with recovery ranging from 97.0%to 98.2%(n=6).The quantification limit was 3.31 μg/mL,and the detection limit was 2.76 μg/mL.In summary,the new method shows good durability,a wide linear range,and high sensitivity,it is suitable for the determination of docusate sodium.

Objective To explore the relationship between PANoptosis and hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury (HIRI), and to screen the key genes of PANoptosis in HIRI. Methods PANoptosis-related differentially expressed genes (PDG) were obtained through the Gene Expression Omnibus database and GeneCards database. Gene ontology (GO), Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG), and Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) were used to explore the biological pathways related to PDG. A protein-protein interaction network was constructed. Key genes were selected, and their diagnostic value was assessed and validated in the HIRI mice. Immune cell infiltration analysis was performed based on the cell-type identification by estimating relative subsets of RNA transcripts. Results A total of 16 PDG were identified. GO analysis showed that PDG were closely related to cellular metabolism. KEGG analysis indicated that PDG were mainly enriched in cellular death pathways such as apoptosis and immune-related signaling pathways such as the tumor necrosis factor signaling pathway. GSEA results showed that key genes were mainly enriched in immune-related signaling pathways such as the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway. Two key genes, DFFB and TNFSF10, were identified with high accuracy in diagnosing HIRI, with areas under the curve of 0.964 and 1.000, respectively. Immune infiltration analysis showed that the control group had more infiltration of resting natural killer cells, M2 macrophages, etc., while the HIRI group had more infiltration of M0 macrophages, neutrophils, and naive B cells. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction results showed that compared with the Sham group, the relative expression of DFFB messenger RNA in liver tissue of HIRI group mice increased, and the relative expression of TNFSF10 messenger RNA decreased. Cibersort analysis showed that the infiltration abundance of naive B cells was positively correlated with DFFB expression (r=0.70, P=0.035), and the infiltration abundance of M2 macrophages was positively correlated with TNFSF10 expression (r=0.68, P=0.045). Conclusions PANoptosis-related genes DFFB and TNFSF10 may be potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets for HIRI.