Background China is a major coal producer and consumer country in the world. Coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP) is a primary factor endangering the occupational health of coal miners. Research on the disease burden of CWP and its changing trend is significant for disease prevention & control and associated policies. Objective To analyze the disease burden of CWP in China from 1990 to 2021 and its changing trend, and predict the disease burden from 2022 to 2035. Methods Using the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) database of 2021, numbers ofincident cases, prevalent cases, deaths, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) as well as crude and age-standardized rates of CWP in China were retrieved. Linear regression model was used to calculate the estimated annual percentage change (EAPC) of the age-standardized rates. Joinpoint regression model was used to analyze the temporal trend of disease burden and the disease burden of different sexes and age groups, and Bayesian age-period-cohort (BAPC) model was used to forecast the trend of CWP disease burden. Results In 1990, the incident, prevalent, and deaths cases of CWP in China were 3266, 18872, and 1561, respectively, and the DALYs of CWP were 44614.718 person-years. In 2021, the incident, prevalent, and deaths cases of CWP were 3446, 23975, and 1229, respectively, and the DALYs of CWP were 29610.754 person-years. From 1990 to 2021, the age-standardized incidence, prevalence, mortality, and DALYs rates of CWP in China all showed a downward trend, with the EAPCs of −3.121%, −2.532%, −4.018%, and −4.268%, respectively. The disease burden of CWP in China was mainly concentrated in the male population. The annual average percent change analysis indicated that each standardized rate showed a fluctuating downward trend in different periods. The BAPC model showed that from 2022 to 2035, the age-standardized rates of CWP in China would continue to decline steadily. In 2035, the age-standardized incidence, prevalence, mortality, and DALYs rates of CWP would be reduced to 0.10 per 100000, 0.74 per 100000, 0.03 per 100000, and 0.74 per 100000, respectively. Conclusion The disease burden contributed by CWP in China generally show a downward trend from 1990 to 2021, and it is expected that the age-standardized rates will continue to decline steadily from 2022 to 2035.

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neurotoxicity (CIPN) is a severe dose-limiting adverse event of chemotherapy. Presently, the mechanism underlying the induction of CIPN remains unclear, and no effective treatment is available. In this study, through metabolomics analyses, we found that nab-paclitaxel therapy markedly increased serum serotonin [5-hydroxtryptamine (5-HT)] levels in both cancer patients and mice compared to the respective controls. Furthermore, nab-paclitaxel-treated enterochromaffin (EC) cells showed increased 5-HT synthesis, and serotonin-treated Schwann cells showed damage, as indicated by the activation of CREB3L3/MMP3/FAS signaling. Venlafaxine, an inhibitor of serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake, was found to protect against nerve injury by suppressing the activation of CREB3L3/MMP3/FAS signaling in Schwann cells. Remarkably, venlafaxine was found to significantly alleviate nab-paclitaxel-induced CIPN in patients without affecting the clinical efficacy of chemotherapy. In summary, our study reveals that EC cell-derived 5-HT plays a critical role in nab-paclitaxel-related neurotoxic lesions, and venlafaxine co-administration represents a novel approach to treating chronic cumulative neurotoxicity commonly reported in nab-paclitaxel-based chemotherapy.
Paclitaxel/toxicity* ; Animals ; Albumins/adverse effects* ; Serotonin/metabolism* ; Mice ; Humans ; Male ; Female ; Venlafaxine Hydrochloride/therapeutic use* ; Neurotoxicity Syndromes/metabolism* ; Middle Aged ; Schwann Cells/metabolism* ; Peripheral Nervous System Diseases/drug therapy* ; Antineoplastic Agents

Deactivation of the mitochondrial pyruvate dehydrogenase complex (PDC) is important for the metabolic switching of cancer cell from oxidative phosphorylation to aerobic glycolysis. Studies examining PDC activity regulation have mainly focused on the phosphorylation of pyruvate dehydrogenase (E1), leaving other post-translational modifications largely unexplored. Here, we demonstrate that the acetylation of Lys 488 of pyruvate dehydrogenase complex component X (PDHX) commonly occurs in hepatocellular carcinoma, disrupting PDC assembly and contributing to lactate-driven epigenetic control of gene expression. PDHX, an E3-binding protein in the PDC, is acetylated by the p300 at Lys 488, impeding the interaction between PDHX and dihydrolipoyl transacetylase (E2), thereby disrupting PDC assembly to inhibit its activation. PDC disruption results in the conversion of most glucose to lactate, contributing to the aerobic glycolysis and H3K56 lactylation-mediated gene expression, facilitating tumor progression. These findings highlight a previously unrecognized role of PDHX acetylation in regulating PDC assembly and activity, linking PDHX Lys 488 acetylation and histone lactylation during hepatocellular carcinoma progression and providing a potential biomarker and therapeutic target for further development.
Humans ; Acetylation ; Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/genetics* ; Liver Neoplasms/genetics* ; Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex/genetics* ; Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic ; Animals ; Mice ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Protein Processing, Post-Translational ; Histones/metabolism* ; Disease Progression

Objective:To investigate the feasibility and safety of intracardiac echocardiography(ICE)combined with total three-dimensional(T3D)technique in zero-fluoroscopy individualized transseptal puncture.Methods:A total of 112 patients with atrial fibrillation who underwent radiofrequency ablation in Yongchuan Hospital Affiliated to Chongqing Medical University from April 2021 to March 2024 were enrolled,and according to the method for transseptal puncture,they were randomly divided into ICE+T3D group with 56 patients and ICE group with 56 patients.The two groups were analyzed in terms of baseline data,time to atrial reconstruc-tion,time to coronary sinus electrode placement,frequency of ICE probe adjustment during transseptal puncture,duration of transsep-tal puncture,pretreatment time before ablation,incidence rate of complications,and the duration and dosage of X-ray exposure.Results:There were no significant differences in baseline data between the two groups.Compared with the ICE group,the ICE+T3D group had a significantly lower frequency of ICE probe adjustment during transseptal puncture(1.70±0.63 vs.5.34±1.71,P<0.001)and the duration of transseptal puncture(3.66±1.09 min vs.4.90±1.92 min,P<0.001).Compared with the ICE group,the ICE+T3D group had significantly longer time to atrial reconstruction(22.44±3.13 min vs.12.34±2.12 min,P<0.001)and pretreatment time be-fore ablation(49.41±3.52 min vs.37.65±4.04 min,P<0.001).In the ICE+T3D group,43(76.8%)patients achieved zero radiation during pretreatment before ablation,and 13 patients received X-ray due to the difficulty in catheter placement;compared with the ICE group,the ICE+T3D group had a significantly shorter duration of X-ray exposure(1.68±0.72 min vs.3.14±1.95 min,P=0.010)and a significantly lower dosage of X-ray exposure(6.28±2.78 mGy vs.23.85±21.32 mGy,P=0.004).During the stage of transseptal punc-ture,all patients in the ICE+T3D group achieved zero radiation,while 45 patients(80.4%)in the ICE patients received X-ray.In terms of complications,there were no life-threatening complications such as cardiac tamponade,perforation of the aorta by mistake,and embolization in either group,while there was one case(1.8%)of vascular complications in each group.Conclusions:ICE combined with T3D after integration and improvement is a safe and reliable procedure for zero-fluoroscopy individualized transseptal puncture.

Objective:To establish the ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) fingerprint and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) content determination method of Curcumae Radix standard decoction; To predict the quality markers of Curcumae Radix standard decoction combined with network pharmacology.Methods:UPLC method was used to establish the fingerprint of Curcumae Radix standard decoction, and the common peaks were determined. Combined with chemical pattern recognition techniques such as similarity analysis and clustering analysis, Curcumae Radix standard decoction from different producing areas was studied, and curcumol was used as an index to determine the content of 24 batches of Curcumae Radix standard decoction. At the same time, network pharmacology was used to predict potential of curcumol and (1S, 6β)-1β-Methyl-4-(1-methylethylidene)-7β-(3-oxobutyl) bicyclo [4.1.0] heptan-3-one.Results:A total of 24 batches of Curcumae Radix standard decoction from different habitats were compared and analyzed, and 10 common peaks were calibrated. The similarity of 24 batches of samples ranged from 0.982 to 0.999. Clustering analysis and principal component analysis divided them into three categories. Heat map analysis showed that peak 8 (curcumol) and peak 9 ((1S, 6β)-1β-Methyl-4-(1-methylethylidene)-7β-(3-oxobutyl) bicyclo [4.1.0] heptan-3-one) were the main components. The content of curcumol in 24 batches of Curcumae Radix standard decoction was 0.69-1.87 mg/g; curcumol and (1S, 6β)-1β-Methyl-4-(1-methylethylidene)-7β- (3-oxobutyl) bicyclo [4.1.0] heptan-3-one may regulate the neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction signaling pathway, calcium signaling, and excitation by regulating neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction signaling pathway, calcium signaling, and excitation. It was preliminarily predicted that curcumol and (1S, 6β)-1β-Methyl-4-(1-methylethylidene)-7β-(3-oxobutyl) bicyclo [4.1.0] heptan-3-one were potential quality markers of Curcumae Radix.Conclusion:Curcumol and (1S, 6β)-1β-Methyl-4-(1-methylethylidene)-7β-(3-oxobutyl) bicyclo [4.1.0] heptan-3-one are potential quality markers of Curcumae Radix standard decoction, and the established fingerprint can be used for the quality control of Curcumae Radix standard decoction.

Objective:To identify early diagnostic biomarkers for preeclampsia by analyzing the placental and peripheral circulatory transcriptomic data of patients.Methods:Clinical information and microarray expression profiles of preeclampsia patients were sourced from high-throughput gene expression databases. Multi-omics approaches, including differential gene expression analysis, enrichment analysis, and weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA), were utilized to identify candidate diagnostic markers and explore potential mechanisms of preeclampsia. Subsequently, a combination of machine learning techniques, including random forest, support vector machine, and least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO), were employed for further screening of these candidates. Finally, the selected diagnostic markers were validated using a peripheral circulation dataset.Results:Differential gene expression analysis revealed 71 upregulated and 21 downregulated genes in preeclampsia. WGCNA linked the onset of preeclampsia with blue and teal modules. Enrichment analysis of candidate biomarkers suggested changes in cell cycle, cellular senescence, and immune-related pathways as primary drivers of preeclampsia. Further refinement through machine learning identified significant upregulation of COL17A1 and DIO2 genes in the peripheral blood of patients, demonstrating robust diagnostic potential. Conclusions:COL17A1 and DIO2 genes can be used as peripheral circulating diagnostic markers for the early diagnosis of eclampsia.

This paper introduces the concept of natural language processing, summarizes the status quo and advantages of the application of natural language processing based on electronic health records in symptom management of cancer patients, points out the existing shortcomings, and puts forward corresponding suggestions, aiming to provide reference for further improving the quality of nursing services for cancer patients in China and promoting the informatization and digitization of hospice care.

Objective To screen for the key characteristic genes of the psoriasis vulgaris(PV)patients with different Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)syndromes,including blood-heat syndrome(BHS),blood stasis syndrome(BSS),and blood-dryness syndrome(BDS),through bioinformatics and machine learning and to provide a scientific basis for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of PV of different TCM syndrome types.Methods The GSE192867 dataset was downloaded from Gene Expression Omnibus(GEO).The limma package was used to screen for the differentially expressed genes(DEGs)of PV,BHS,BSS,and BDS in PV patients and healthy populations.In addition,KEGG(Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genes)pathway enrichment analysis was performed.The DEGs associated with PV,BHS,BSS,and BDS were identified in the screening and were intersected separately to obtain differentially characterized genes.Out of two algorithms,the support vector machine(SVM)and random forest(RF),the one that produced the optimal performance was used to analyze the characteristic genes and the top 5 genes were identified as the key characteristic genes.The receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves of the key characteristic genes were plotted by using the pROC package,the area under curve(AUC)was calculated,and the diagnostic performance was evaluated,accordingly.Results The numbers of DEGs associated with PV,BHS,BSS,and BDS were 7 699,7 291,7 654,and 6 578,respectively.KEGG enrichment analysis was focused on Janus kinase(JAK)/signal transducer and activator of transcription(STAT),cyclic adenosine monophosphate(cAMP),mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK),apoptosis,and other pathways.A total of 13 key characteristic genes were identified in the screening by machine learning.Among the 13 key characteristic genes,malectin(MLEC),TUB like protein 3(TULP3),SET domain containing 9(SETD9),nuclear envelope integral membrane protein 2(NEMP2),and BTG anti-proliferation factor 3(BTG3)were the key characteristic genes of BHS;phosphatase 15(DUSP15),C1q and tumor necrosis factor related protein 7(C1QTNF7),solute carrier family 12 member 5(SLC12A5),tripartite motif containing 63(TRIM63),and ubiquitin associated protein 1 like(UBAP1L)were the key characteristic genes of BSS;recombinant mouse protein(RRNAD1),GTPase-activating protein ASAP3 Protein(ASAP3),and human myomesin 2(MYOM2)were the key characteristic genes of BDS.Moreover,all of them showed high diagnostic efficacy.Conclusion There are significant differences in the characteristic genes of different PV syndromes and they may be potential biomarkers for diagnosing TCM syndromes of PV.

Objective:To investigated the prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms in patients with colorectal polyps in part of Xinjiang area and to explore the associated influencing factors related to psychological status, and to provide evidence and clues to promote the diagnosis and treatment of psychosomatic diseases in digestive system.Methods:From December 2021 to June 2022, at the First Affiliated Hospital of Shihezi University, the Fourth Division Hospital of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, the Third Division Hospital of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (Kashgar Hospital), the Thirteenth Division Red Star Hospital of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, the Tenth Division Beitun Hospital of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, the Seventh Division Hospital of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, the Fifth Division Hospital of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, patients who underwent colonoscopy and colorectal polyps detected were enrolled. The generalized anxiety disorder scale-7 (GAD-7) was used to screen anxiety symptoms, and the patient health questionaire-8 (PHQ-8) was performed to screen depression symptoms, and the general situation questionnaire was used to collect clinical information of patients. The questionnairs were completed via the Questionnaire Star platform or paper questionnaire, and a database was established. The patients were divided into groups according to whether with anxiety and depression symptoms. Multivariable logistic regression models was performed to analyze the factors related to anxiety and depression.Results:A total of 516 questionnaires were distributed and collected, among which 9 questionnaires were incomplete and 507 questionnaires were valid, the effective rate of questionnaires was 98.26%. The detection rates of anxiety and depression symptoms in 507 patients with colorectal polyps were 21.50%(109/507) and 19.33%(98/507), respectively. The results of multivariable logistic analysis revealed that female ( OR=3.87, 95% confidence interval (95% CI) 2.30 to 6.51, P<0.001), maximum diameter of polyp ( OR=1.74, 95% CI 1.14 to 2.67, P=0.011), perception of polyps as cancer ( OR=13.96, 95% CI 1.48 to 132.07, P=0.022), and the occurrence of gastrointestinal symptoms after polyp detection ( OR=5.43, 95% CI 1.74 to 16.92, P=0.004) were independent risk factors of anxiety in patients with colorectal polyps. Female ( OR=2.42, 95% CI 1.47 to 4.00, P=0.001), the number of polyps ( OR=1.07, 95% CI 1.01 to 1.13, P=0.028) and the count of gastrointestinal symptoms ( OR=2.04, 95% CI 1.34 to 3.10, P=0.001) were independent risk factors of depression in patients with colorectal polyps. Conclusion:Gender, polyp size, number of polyps, disease perception, and concomitant gastrointestinal symptoms are associated with anxiety and depression in patients with colorectal polyps.

Objective:To analyze the clinicopathological characteristics of IgG4-related sialadenitis (IgG4-RS).Methods:A total of 40 cases diagnosed with IgG4-RS were collected from the Department of Oral Pathology, Shanghai Ninth People′s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine from January 2019 to December 2022. Among them, there were 26 males and 14 females. The age range was 29-77 years old [(59.4±11.8) years old], with 23 patients being older than 60 years. The lesion site, imaging manifestations, histopathological features, serological test and treatment information of patients were collected. The expression of IgG4 and IgG proteins was detected by immunohistochemistry.Results:Submandibular region swelling was the most common initial symptom of IgG4-RS (38/40, 95.0%). All the patients having serum IgG4 levels> 1.35 g/L. Serum IgG4 levels were significantly increased in patients aged>60 years ( Z=-2.45, P=0.014) and those involving multiple glands ( Z=-2.04, P=0.042). Thirty six cases received major salivary gland biopsy, and all the cases showed dense lymphocyte and plasma cell infiltration. Lymphoid follicle, storiform fibrosis and obliterative phlebitis were seen in 88.9% (32/36), 63.9% (23/36), 30.6% (11/36) of the cases, respectively. Twenty one cases received labial salivary gland biopsy, 66.7% (14/21) showed lymphocyte and plasma cell infiltration, 19.0% (4/21) had lymphoid follicle structures, and 33.3% (7/21) showed no obvious histological abnormalities. No signs of fibrosis or obliterative phlebitis were observed in all labial salivary gland biopsies. And 95.0% (38/40) of cases had IgG4 positive plasma cell>10/HPF, 82.5% (33/40) of cases had IgG4/IgG positive plasma cell ratio>40%. All the patients had a decrease in serum IgG4 levels after glucocorticoid treatment, but only 21.4% (6/28) of cases had reduced to normal levels (≤1.35 g/L), and there were still significant fluctuations in serum IgG4 levels thereafter. Conclusions:IgG4-RS has a predilection for middle-aged and elderly male patients, and serum IgG4 levels are significantly related to the patient′s age and whether multiple glands are involved. Labial salivary gland biopsy cannot replace submandibular gland for histopathological evaluation. It is a common phenomenon that serum IgG4 levels cannot restored to normal levels after glucocorticoid treatment. This study provides certain assistance for clinical and pathological diagnosis of IgG4-RS. This study is beneficial for further understanding IgG4-RS and improving the clinical and pathological diagnosis of the disease.