Objective To investigate the effects of Echinococcus multilocularis infection on levels of memory T (Tm) cells and their subsets in lymph nodes of mice at different stages of infection, so as to provide new insights into immunotherapy for alveolarechinococcosis. MethodsTwenty-four C57BL/6J mice aged 6 to 9 weeks were randomly divided into the infection group and the control group, of 12 mice in each group. Mice in the infection group were administered with 3 000 E. multilocularis protoscoleces via portal venous injection, while animals in the control group were administered with an equal volume of physiological saline. Three mice from each group were sacrificed 4, 12 weeks and 24 weeks post-infection, and lymph nodes were sampled and stained with hematoxylin and eosin (HE) to investigate the histopathological changes of mouse lymph nodes in the infection group. The expression and localization of T lymphocyte surface markers CD3, CD4, and CD8 were observed in mouse lymph nodes using immunohistochemical staining. In addition, lymphocyte suspensions were prepared from mouse lymph nodes in both groups at different time points post-infection, and the levels of Tm cell subsets and their secreted cytokines were detected using flow cytometry. Results HE staining showed diffuse structural alterations in the subcapsular cortical and paracortical regions of mouse lymph nodes in the infection group 4 weeks post-infection with E. multilocularis. Immunohistochemical staining detected CD3, CD4 and CD8 expression in mouse lymph nodes in both groups. Flow cytometry revealed higher proportions of CD4⁺ Tm cells [(55.3 ± 4.8)% vs. (38.8 ± 6.1)%; t = -4.259, P < 0.05] and CD4⁺ tissue-resident Tm (Trm) cells [(57.7 ± 3.7)% vs. (34.1 ± 11.2)%; t = -3.990, P < 0.05] in mouse lymph nodes in the infection group than in the control group 4 weeks post-infection, and higher proportions of CD4⁺ Tm cells [(34.6 ± 3.2)% vs. (23.3 ± 7.5)%; t = -2.764, P < 0.05] and CD4⁺ Trm cells [(44.0 ± 1.9)% vs. (31.2 ± 1.5)%; t = -4.039, P < 0.05] in mouse lymph nodes in the infection group than in the control group 24 weeks post-infection. The proportions of CD8⁺ Tm cells were higher in the infection group than in the control group 4 weeks [(56.8 ± 2.7)% vs. (43.9 ± 5.2)%; t = -4.416, P < 0.01] and 12 weeks post-infection [(25.4 ± 2.7)% vs. (12.0 ± 2.6)%; t = -2.552, P < 0.05], while the proportions of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α⁺ CD4⁺ T cells [(15.7 ± 5.0)% vs. (49.4 ± 6.4)%; t = 7.150, P < 0.01], TNF-α⁺CD8⁺ T cells [(20.7 ± 5.5)% vs. (57.5 ± 8.4)%; t = -6.694, P < 0.01], and TNF-α⁺ CD8⁺ Tm cells [7.0% (1.0%) vs. 31.0% (11.0%); Z = -2.236, P < 0.05] were lower in the infection group than in the control group 24 weeks post-infection. Conclusions Tm cells levels are consistently increased in lymph nodes of mice at different stages of E. multilocularis infection, with Trm cells as the predominantly elevated subset. The impaired capacity of CD8⁺ Tm cells to secrete the effector molecule TNF-α in mouse lymph nodes at the late-stage infection may facilitate chronic parasitism of E. multilocularis.

ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of rhizosphere organic acids secreted by the roots of Salvia miltiorrhiza on continuous cropping obstacles. MethodsThe mixed solution of organic acids in the rhizosphere of S. miltiorrhiza in continuous cropping and rotation cropping was added to the hairy roots subcultured for 21 days， and samples were collected on days 0， 2， 4， 6， 8， and 10. The changes of biomass， effective components， primary metabolites， secondary metabolites， antioxidant enzymes， and hormones in hairy roots of S. miltiorrhiza were observed and determined. ResultsCompared with the rotation cropping group and the blank control group， the simulation of organic acid secretion from the roots of S. miltiorrhiza had a significant inhibitory effect on the growth of hairy roots and decreased the content of effective components as well as total sugar and total protein in primary metabolites. Compared with the blank control group， the rotation cropping group and the continuous cropping group showed total sugar and total protein content decreases of 33.9% and 5.1%， respectively. On the other hand， the secretion of organic acids from S. miltiorrhiza roots significantly promoted the accumulation of total phenolic acids and total tanshinone， which showed increases of 14.6% and 1.6%， respectively， in continuous cropping group and rotation cropping group compared with the blank control group. ConclusionThe organic acid environment under continuous cropping significantly inhibited the growth of hairy roots and the accumulation of primary metabolites， while promoting the synthesis and accumulation of secondary metabolites of S. miltiorrhiza.

[摘 要] 目的：探究肺癌磷酸甘油酸变位酶1（PGAM1）对肺癌LLC细胞增殖和迁移的调控作用，以及PGAM1对肿瘤微环境中CD8+ T细胞功能和浸润的影响。方法：将shPGAM1及shNC慢病毒感染LLC细胞，筛选稳定细胞，分别命名为shPGAM1组和NC组，WB和qPCR法检测两组细胞中PGAM1蛋白和mRNA的表达水平。CCK-8法和实时细胞分析仪检测敲低PGAM1对LLC细胞增殖和迁移的影响；流式细胞术检测与两组细胞分别体外共培养后CD8+ T细胞功能性受体（TIM-3、PD-1、GrzmB、Ki67）表达的变化。构建小鼠肺癌LLC细胞皮下移植瘤模型，监测PGAM1表达对肿瘤生长的影响，通过流式细胞术检测敲低PGAM1对肿瘤微环境中CD8+ T细胞浸润的影响。结果：shPGAM1组细胞中PGAM1蛋白和mRNA表达水平较NC组均显著降低。敲低PGAM1可降低LLC细胞的增殖和迁移能力（Ρ < 0.000 1或Ρ < 0.05）。与shPGAM1组细胞共培养后，CD8+ T细胞的耗竭标志物（TIM-3、PD-1）表达均降低（Ρ < 0.000 1或Ρ < 0.01）。敲低PGAM1后肿瘤生长受到显著抑制，且肿瘤组织中CD8+ T细胞浸润增加（Ρ <0.000 1）。结论：靶向敲低PGAM1可抑制肿瘤细胞增殖、迁移，降低CD8⁺ T细胞耗竭标志物的表达及促进肿瘤内T细胞浸润，双重调控肿瘤生长与抗肿瘤免疫。

Edentulous patients often present with severe alveolar bone resorption, restructured maxillofacial anatomy, and loss of occlusal relationships, making implant-supported rehabilitation technically more challenging—particularly in terms of guide stability, implant positioning accuracy, and prosthesis design. Traditional treatment workflows largely rely on clinician experience, which is inherently subjective and limits the ability to achieve precise, controlled implant placement and predictable restorative outcomes. In recent years, the widespread adoption of digital technologies has brought transformative progress to implantology for edentulous jaws. Innovations span from preoperative imaging and 3D reconstruction, intelligent surgical planning, personalized guide design, dynamic navigation, and robotic-assisted implant placement, to digital prosthesis design and immediate loading protocols. These advancements have markedly improved surgical precision, procedural efficiency, and patient satisfaction. This article systematically reviews the key applications and clinical value of digital technologies across the various stages of implant rehabilitation in edentulous cases. We also highlight current challenges, such as high costs and dependence on specialized equipment. Finally, we explore future directions toward more intelligent and integrated solutions that are driven by advances in artificial intelligence, multimodal image fusion, and robotics.

Objective:To construct an indicator system for the development of nursing disciplines in ClassⅢ Grade A general hospitals.Methods:An initial draft of the indicator system was established through literature research and expert meetings. The Delphi method and purposive sampling were used from January to April 2023 to conduct two rounds of expert consultations with 17 nursing experts from four medical units nationwide and three nursing colleges. The indicators were revised and refined, resulting in the establishment of a nursing discipline construction indicator system for ClassⅢ Grade A general hospitals. The level of expert engagement was represented by the questionnaire recovery rate, expert authority by the expert authority coefficient ( Cr), and the degree of expert opinion coordination by Kendall 's harmony coefficient (Kendall 's W) . Results:The recovery rates for both rounds of expert consultation questionnaires were 100.00% (17/17), with expert Cr of 0.87. The CV values ranged from 0.049 to 0.260 and 0 to 0.140, respectively, while Kendall 's W were 0.221 and 0.257 ( P< 0.01). The final indicator system for the construction of nursing disciplines in ClassⅢ Grade A general hospitals included six primary indicators, 18 secondary indicators, and 63 tertiary indicators. Conclusions:The nursing discipline construction indicator system developed for ClassⅢ Grade A general hospitals in this study is scientific, reliable, and comprehensive. It can provide a reference for the construction of nursing disciplines in Class Ⅲ Grade A general hospitals.

Objectives:To evaluate the impact of global longitudinal strain(GLS)for prognosis in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI)patients after percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI). Methods:We enrolled 156 STEMI patients who underwent PCI and spackle tracking imaging(STI)during hospitalization from September 2020 to August 2023.Patients with Killip Ⅱ-Ⅳ at baseline were excluded,138 patients were finally included.GLS was detected by STI.Patients were divided into more impaired group(GLS>-11.7%,n=57)and less impaired group(GLS≤-11.7%,n=81)according to Youden index.Clinical characteristics and echocardiography data were analyzed.Patients were followed up for a median of 21(13,28)months.Heart failure events were compared between the two groups. Results:The peak troponin I(TnI)was significantly higher in patients with GLS>-11.7%than those with GLS≤-11.7%at admission(85 160[31 297,214 226]pg/ml vs.34 942[13 571,92 713]pg/ml,P<0.001).Culprit vessel was different between the 2 groups(P<0.001).Compared with patients with GLS≤-11.7%,patients with GLS>-11.7%had lower left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)([60.1±8.7]%vs.[49.2±8.3]%,P<0.001),higher proportion of regional wall motion abnormality(90.1%vs.100%,P=0.015).Both LVEF and GLS recovered in patients with GLS>-11.7%during follow-up,but remained lower as compared to patients with GLS≤-11.7%(both P<0.001).The median follow-up time was 21(13,28)months.After adjusting age,sex,culprit vessel and peak TnI,the risk of heart failure of patients with GLS>-11.7%was significant higher(HR=9.123,95%CI:1.720-43.394,P=0.009). Conclusions:STEMI patients with more impaired GLS have a higher risk of heart failure post PCI.

Objective To investigate the effect of ulinastatin(UTI)on hypoxia/reoxygenation(H/R)induced iron death of cardiomyocytes and analyze its protective mechanism.Methods Rat car-diomyocytes H9c2 were grouped into control group,H/R group,iron death inducer(Erastin)group,UTI group,UTI+Erastin group,UTI+siRNA negative control(si-NC)group,UTI+con-nexin 43(Cx43)small interfering RNA(si-Cx43)group.After corresponding interventions,cell viability,contents of reactive oxygen species(ROS),Fe2+and malondialdehyde(MDA),activities of lactate dehydrogenase(LDH),superoxide dismutase(SOD)and catalase(CAT),and mRNA and protein levels of Cx43,glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4),ferritin heavy chain 1(FTH1)and acyl coenzyme A synthetase long chain family member 4(ACSL4)were detected in each group.Results Cell viability,activities of SOD and CAT,and mRNA and protein levels of Cx43,GPX4 and FTH1 were significantly decreased,while LDH activity,contents of ROS,MDA and Fe2+,and ACSL4 mRNA and protein levels were obviously increased in the H/R group than the control group(P＜0.01).UTI treatment resulted in notably enhanced cell viability[(71.40±8.05)％vs(42.63±6.71)％,P＜0.05],stronger activities of SOD and CAT,up-regulated mRNA and protein levels of Cx43,GPX4 and FTH1,reduced LDH activity,and declined contents of ROS,MDA and Fe2+,and reduced ACSL4 mRNA and protein levels(P＜0.05)when compared with the levels in the H/R group.Compared with the UTI group,cell vitality,SOD and CAT activities,and Cx43,GPX4,FTH1 mRNA and protein levels were significantly decreased,while LDH activity,contents of ROS,MDA and Fe2+.and ACSL4 mRNA and protein levels were significantly increased in the UTI+Erastin group and the UTI+si-Cx43 group(P＜0.05).Conclusion UTI may inhibit H/R induced ferroptosis in cardiomyocytes by up-regulating Cx43.

IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) involving the ureter manifested as a ureteral tumor is rare. This paper reports a case of a female patient who was found with a mass at the left ureteropelvic junction for one week during physical examination. Urinary ultrasound and MRI showed a 3 cm mass at the left ureteropelvic junction with hydronephrosis, and the serum level of IgG4 was elevated. B-ultrasonic guided biopsy of the mass was performed. Histopathological findings showed lymphoplasmic infiltration and the ratio of IgG4/IgG positive cells>0.5. We finally diagnosed IgG4-RD and started using glucocorticoid for her treatment. One month later, CT-scan revealed that the tumor became smaller and the serum IgG4 decreased to the normal range.

Ectopic prostate is rare.This paper reports a case of a male patient who was found a mass in the pelvis for 20 days during physical examination.Urinary ultrasound, CT scan and MRI showed a pelvic mass that was about 4 cm×5 cm in size.Serum total prostate specific antigen (tPSA) was 6.09 ng/ml, and free PSA (fPSA) was 1.97 ng/ml. B-ultrasonic guided biopsy of the prostate and the mass was performed. Pathological findings suggest benign prostatic hyperplasia, weakly positive P504S and positive 34βE12. Pelvic mass is the prostate tissue with negative P504S and positive 34βE12. Finally, the ectopic prostate was diagnosed. Although it is rare, ectopic prostate should also be considered as a differential diagnosis of the pelvic tumor.

Microcephaly is a common pediatric neurodevelopmental disorder with complex etiology. In recent years, with the development of brain organoid technology, there has been rapid progress in understanding the pathogenesis and treatment strategies of microcephaly using this technology. This article elucidates the advantages of brain organoids over traditional experimental models, reviews the research progress of brain organoid technology in disease modeling and drug screening for various causes of microcephaly, and discusses the limitations and future prospects of brain organoids.