Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is a cerebrovascular disease characterized by high morbidity, disability, and mortality, posing a significant threat to human health. Endovascular treatment has now been established as a key method for AIS management, in which stent retrievers that can mechanically remove blood clots play a key role in this technique. In recent years, stent retrievers have evolved in complexity and functionality to improve the ability of clot removing and surgical safety. However, the present instruments still have limitations on treatment efficiency, vascular adaptability, and operational precision, posing an urgent need for innovation in the design of stent retrievers. This paper systematically reviewed the structural features and working principles of AIS stent retrievers from the perspective of efficacy evaluation metrics, historical development, recent advancements in stent retrieval technology, and future prospects.
Humans ; Ischemic Stroke/surgery* ; Stents ; Endovascular Procedures/methods* ; Thrombectomy/methods* ; Device Removal/methods*

Objective To investigate the expression level and clinical application value of circular RNA hsa_circ_0001766 in gastric cancer(GC)tissues and serum of patients with GC.Methods The PCR amplification products from GES-1 cells of normal gastric mucosa were analyzed for the cyclic sites of hsa_circ_0001766 by the Sanger sequencing technique.The expression levels of hsa_circ_0001766 in GES-1 cells treated or untreated with RNase R(RNase R)were detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR(qRT-PCR).The expression levels of hsa_circ_0001766 in GC and adjacent tissues of 73 GC patients and serum samples of 34 GC patients were also detected by qRT-PCR.The receiver operating characteristics(ROC)curve was used to evaluate the clinical diag-nostic value of hsa_circ_0001766 in GC.The correlations between hsa_circ_0001766 and clinicopathological parameters in GC patients were also analyzed.Results There was cyclic sites in hsa_circ_0001766 and RNase R had no significant impact on the expression lev-el of hsa_circ_0001766 in GES-1 cells(t=1.678,P=0.169).Compared with adjacent tissues,the expression levels of hsa_circ_0001766 in GC tissues were significantly up-regulated(U=1 360,P<0.001).Compared with healthy controls,the expres-sion levels of hsa_circ_0001766 in serum of GC patients were significantly up-regulated(U=375,P<0.001).The area under the ROC curve(AUCROC),sensitivity,and specificity of hsa_circ_0001766 in GC tissues for diagnosing GC were 0.759(95％CI:0.682-0.837,P<0.000 1),79.45％,and 68.49％,respectively.The AUCROC,sensitivity,and specificity of serum hsa_circ_0001766 in diagnosing GC were 0.773(95％CI:0.662-0.884,P<0.000 1),73.53％,and 72.12％,respectively.The expression levels of hsa_circ_0001766 in GC tissues were correlated with lymph node metastasis(x2=5.509,P=0.019)and TNM staging(x2=5.161,P=0.023).The 3-year survival rate of GC patients with high expression of hsa_circ_0001766 in GC tissues was significantly lower than that with low ex-pression(x2=3.700,P=0.037).Conclusion The hsa_circ_0001766 in GC tissues and serum of GC patients is highly expressed,and its change in the expression level is of great significance for the diagnosis and prognostic evaluation of GC patients.

Sleep disorders have a high incidence rate in patients with end-stage renal disease(ESRD)and severely affect their quality of life.As the most effective treatment for ESRD,kidney transplantation can significantly improve renal function and prolong survival of patients.However,clinical observations have found that 19.3%to 78.0%of kidney transplant recipients still experience persistent various sleep disorders,such as insomnia,sleep-related breathing disorders and sleep-related movement disorders after surgery.These sleep disorders not only lead to impaired daytime function but are also closely related to adverse outcomes such as cardiovascular complications and increased infection risks.Currently,research on the pathogenesis of sleep disorders in kidney transplant recipients is still insufficient,and clinical diagnosis and treatment face many challenges.This article systematically reviews the epidemiological characteristics,pathophysiological mechanisms,clinical impacts,and new developments in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders in kidney transplant recipients.It aims to provide evidence-based support for clinicians and promote the establishment of more comprehensive early screening and individualized treatment plans to improve the long-term prognosis of recipients.

Objective To investigate the expression level and clinical application value of circular RNA hsa_circ_0001766 in gastric cancer(GC)tissues and serum of patients with GC.Methods The PCR amplification products from GES-1 cells of normal gastric mucosa were analyzed for the cyclic sites of hsa_circ_0001766 by the Sanger sequencing technique.The expression levels of hsa_circ_0001766 in GES-1 cells treated or untreated with RNase R(RNase R)were detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR(qRT-PCR).The expression levels of hsa_circ_0001766 in GC and adjacent tissues of 73 GC patients and serum samples of 34 GC patients were also detected by qRT-PCR.The receiver operating characteristics(ROC)curve was used to evaluate the clinical diag-nostic value of hsa_circ_0001766 in GC.The correlations between hsa_circ_0001766 and clinicopathological parameters in GC patients were also analyzed.Results There was cyclic sites in hsa_circ_0001766 and RNase R had no significant impact on the expression lev-el of hsa_circ_0001766 in GES-1 cells(t=1.678,P=0.169).Compared with adjacent tissues,the expression levels of hsa_circ_0001766 in GC tissues were significantly up-regulated(U=1 360,P<0.001).Compared with healthy controls,the expres-sion levels of hsa_circ_0001766 in serum of GC patients were significantly up-regulated(U=375,P<0.001).The area under the ROC curve(AUCROC),sensitivity,and specificity of hsa_circ_0001766 in GC tissues for diagnosing GC were 0.759(95％CI:0.682-0.837,P<0.000 1),79.45％,and 68.49％,respectively.The AUCROC,sensitivity,and specificity of serum hsa_circ_0001766 in diagnosing GC were 0.773(95％CI:0.662-0.884,P<0.000 1),73.53％,and 72.12％,respectively.The expression levels of hsa_circ_0001766 in GC tissues were correlated with lymph node metastasis(x2=5.509,P=0.019)and TNM staging(x2=5.161,P=0.023).The 3-year survival rate of GC patients with high expression of hsa_circ_0001766 in GC tissues was significantly lower than that with low ex-pression(x2=3.700,P=0.037).Conclusion The hsa_circ_0001766 in GC tissues and serum of GC patients is highly expressed,and its change in the expression level is of great significance for the diagnosis and prognostic evaluation of GC patients.

Sleep disorders have a high incidence rate in patients with end-stage renal disease(ESRD)and severely affect their quality of life.As the most effective treatment for ESRD,kidney transplantation can significantly improve renal function and prolong survival of patients.However,clinical observations have found that 19.3%to 78.0%of kidney transplant recipients still experience persistent various sleep disorders,such as insomnia,sleep-related breathing disorders and sleep-related movement disorders after surgery.These sleep disorders not only lead to impaired daytime function but are also closely related to adverse outcomes such as cardiovascular complications and increased infection risks.Currently,research on the pathogenesis of sleep disorders in kidney transplant recipients is still insufficient,and clinical diagnosis and treatment face many challenges.This article systematically reviews the epidemiological characteristics,pathophysiological mechanisms,clinical impacts,and new developments in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders in kidney transplant recipients.It aims to provide evidence-based support for clinicians and promote the establishment of more comprehensive early screening and individualized treatment plans to improve the long-term prognosis of recipients.

Objective The characteristics of supramolecular"imprinting template"of volatile oil of Curcuma kwangsiensis and Curcuma phaeocaulis were analyzed and studied based on the supramolecular"qixi"theory of Chinese materia medica combined with chemometrics.Methods The volatile oil of C.kwangsiensis and C.phaeocaulis were extracted by steam distillation,and the fingerprint and composition information of each batch were obtained by GC-MS.Total statistical moment method was used to compare the imprinting characteristics of the"imprinting template"of C.kwangsiensis and C.phaeocaulis.The core index(CI)of each batch of essential oil of C.kwangsiensis and C.phaeocaulis was calculated,and the topological characteristics of types of"imprinting template"of C.kwangsiensis and C.phaeocaulis were compared by chemometrics.Results There was no significant difference in the extraction rate of volatile oil between C.kwangsiensis and C.phaeocaulis.The average values of total zero order moment(AUCT)were(1.907±0.177)×108,(1.979±0.413)×108 μV·s,respectively,showing that there was no significant difference in the total content of volatile oil between the two groups.The mean values of the total first order moment(MCRTT)were(30.969±0.962)and(33.198±0.409)min.The average value of total second order moment(VCRTT)was(56.176±11.368)and(43.891±4.113)min2,respectively,indicating that there were significant differences in the content ratio and species of volatile oils between the two groups.The similarity of total statistical moments of C.kwangsiensis and C.phaeocaulis was mostly lower than the defined value,indicating that the chemical composition and composition ratio of the volatile oil were different.Principal component analysis and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis could obviously divide C.kwangsiensis and C.phaeocaulis into two categories.Through the analysis of P value and VIP value,the CI values of Xvp 4th order,Xvpc 5th order,Xvpc 6th order,Xvpc 7th order,Xvc 3rd order,Xvpc 4th order were the main difference values of C.kwangsiensis and C.phaeocaulis.Conclusion Through the characterization of"imprinting property"and"topological characteristics"of the supramolecular"imprinting template"and combining with chemometric analysis,it is possible to successfully distinguish C.kwangsiensis and C.phaeocaulis,and find the different CI values between two"imprinting templates".

Background: SM-like (LSM) genes a family of RNA-binding proteins, are involved in mRNA regulation and can function as oncogenes by altering mRNA stability. However, their roles in B-cell progression and tumorigenesis remain poorly understood. Methods: We analyzed gene expression profiles and overall survival data of 123 patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). The LSM index was developed to assess its potential as a prognostic marker of MCL survival. Results: Five of the eight LSM genes were identified as potential prognostic markers for survival in MCL, with particular emphasis on the LSM.index. The expression levels of these LSM genes demonstrated their potential utility as classifiers of MCL. The LSM.index-high group exhibited both poorer survival rates and lower RNA levels than did the overall transcript profile. Notably, LSM1 and LSM8 were overexpressed in the LSM.index-high group, with LSM1 showing 2.5-fold increase (p < 0.001) and LSM8 depicting 1.8-fold increase (p < 0.01) than those in the LSM.index-low group.Furthermore, elevated LSM gene expression was associated with increased cell division and RNA splicing pathway activity. Conclusions The LSM.index demonstrates potential as a prognostic marker for survival in patients with MCL. Elevated expression of LSM genes, particularly LSM1 and LSM8, may be linked to poor survival outcomes through their involvement in cell division and RNA splicing pathways. These findings suggest that LSM genes may contribute to the aggressive behavior of MCL and represent potential targets for therapeutic interventions.

Here we summarized novel Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell immunotherapy (CAR-T) based on the immune material aspect. Young healthy donor T cells, stem cell-like memory T cells, human induced pluripotent stem cells and umbilical cord blood T cells are all potential candidates to enhance CAR-T cell therapy depending on their anti-tumor efficacy. Besides, due to less restricted major histocompatibility complex (MHC) mismatch effect, viral specific T cells, γδT cells, invariant natural killer T cells and macrophages also become idealized T cell sources in terms of Universal CAR-T (UCAR-T) cell therapeutics. In addition, studies demonstrated that more balanced CD4 +/CD8 + T cell ratio and eliminating monocytes during leukapheresis have a positive influence on CAR-T cell functioning, whereas T cells with higher exhaustion markers expression hampers anti-tumor ability of CAR-T cells after infusion. To avoid application of such T cells or mitigate the impact using immune checkpoint inhibitors is of great importance.

Objective:To explore the effects of Sangqiao Qingfei Prescription combined with Western medicine conventional therapy with mechanical ventilation on lung function and airway inflammation in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) respiratory failure; To evaluate clinical efficacy.Methods:A randomized controlled trial study was conducted. Totally 90 AECOPD patients with respiratory failure in our hospital from January 2020 to December 2022 were selected as the observation subjects. They were divided into two groups using a random number table method, with 45 cases in each group. The control group received mechanical ventilation treatment, while the observation group received Sangqiao Qingfei Prescription on the basis of the control group. Both groups were treated for 2 weeks. TCM syndrome scoring was performed before and after treatment, and the time of successful withdrawal from the machine was recorded; a blood gas analyzer was used to detect PaO 2, PaCO 2, blood oxygen saturation (SaO 2) and pH values; the plateau pressure (Pplat), peak airway pressure (Ppeak), airway resistance (Raw) and dynamic lung compliance (Cdyn) were recorded during the ventilator; a pulmonary function meter was used to measure respiratory rate (RR), maximum expiratory flow (PEF), FVC, FEV1, and the percentage of FEV1 to the estimated value (FEV1% estimated value); serum CRP, TNF-α, and Procalcitonin (PCT) were detected using ELISA method. Clinical efficacy was evaluated. Results:During the treatment period, there were no cases of detachment in both groups. The mechanical ventilation time in the observation group was (7.16 ± 0.69) d, while in the control group it was (9.88 ± 1.04) d, with statistical significance ( t=14.62, P<0.001); after treatment, the main symptom, secondary symptom scores, and total scores of the observation group were lower than those in the control group ( t values of 13.43, 18.53, 31.21, P<0.001); the PaO 2 [(79.16 ± 7.42) mmHg vs. (67.49 ± 6.88) mmHg, t=8.24], SaO 2 [(95.15 ± 9.93)% vs. (84.59 ± 9.48)%, t=5.16], and pH value (7.35 ± 0.23 vs. 7.26 ± 0.16, t=2.16) in the observation group were higher than those in the control group ( P<0.01 or P<0.05), while PaCO 2 [(49.89 ± 3.65) mmHg vs. (62.39 ± 4.27) mmHg, t=14.93] was lower than that of the control group ( P<0.01); after treatment in the observation group, Pplat [(15.31 ± 2.51) cmH 2O vs. (17.53 ± 2.02) cmH 2O, t=4.62], Ppeak [(22.43 ± 3.16) cmH 2O vs. (25.78 ± 3.17) cmH 2O, t=5.02], Raw [(18.96 ± 3.86) cmH 2O/(S?L) vs. (24.29 ± 4.29) cmH 2O/(S?L), t=6.20] were lower than those in the control group ( P<0.01), Cdyn [(34.53 ± 3.35) cmH 2O/(S?L) vs. (30.27 ± 3.87) cmH 2O/(S?L), t=5.58] was higher than the control group ( P<0.01); the RR [(19.25 ± 2.43) times/min vs. (23.49 ± 3.07) times/min, t=7.26] in the observation group was lower than that of the control group ( P<0.01), PEF [(4.99 ± 0.40) L/s vs. (4.03 ± 0.34) L/s, t=12.27], FVC [(3.04 ± 0.20) L vs. (2.14 ± 0.22) L, t=20.31], FEV1 [(2.83 ± 0.20) L vs. (2.16 ± 0.13) L, t=18.84], FEV1% estimated value [(42.23 ± 4.66)% vs. (36.43 ± 5.09)%, t=5.64] were higher than those in the control group ( P<0.01); serum CRP, IL-6, TNF-α and PCT in the observation group were lower than those in the control group ( t values were 18.13, 13.36, 15.97, 30.67, P<0.01). The total effective rate of the observation group was 93.33% (42/45), while that of the control group was 77.78% (35/45), with statistical significance ( χ2=4.41, P=0.036). Conclusion:The combination of Sangqiao Qingfei Prescription and conventional Western medicine treatment with mechanical ventilation can effectively improve lung ventilation function, reduce inflammatory cytokine levels, alleviate inflammatory reactions, and improve clinical efficacy in AECOPD patients with respiratory failure.

BACKGROUND:Tissue engineering has brought new hope to the clinical challenge of liver failure,and the preparation of plant-derived decellularized fiber scaffolds holds significant importance in liver tissue engineering. OBJECTIVE:To prepare apple tissue decellularized scaffold material by using fresh apple slices and a solution of sodium dodecyl sulfate,and assess its biocompatibility. METHODS:Fresh apples were subjected to decellularization using phosphate buffer saline and sodium dodecyl sulfate solution,separately.Afterwards,the decellularized apple tissues and apple decellularized scaffold materials were decontaminated with phosphate buffer saline.Subsequently,scanning electron microscopy was used to assess the effectiveness of decellularization of the apple materials.Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells were extracted from the inguinal fat BALB/C of mice,and their expression of stem cell-related markers(CD45,CD34,CD73,CD90,and CD105)was identified through flow cytometry.The cells were then divided into a scaffold-free control group and a scaffold group.Equal amounts of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells were seeded onto both groups.The biocompatibility of the decellularized scaffold with adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells was evaluated using CCK-8 assay,hematoxylin-eosin staining,and phalloidine staining.Cell adhesion and growth on the scaffold were observed under light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy.Furthermore,the scaffold was subdivided into the non-induced group and the hepatogenic-induced group.Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells were cultured on the decellularized apple scaffold,and they were cultured for 14 days in regular culture medium or hepatogenic induction medium for comparison.Immunofluorescent staining using liver cell markers,including albumin,cytokeratin 18,and CYP1A1,was performed.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to detect the secretion of alpha fetoprotein and albumin.Additionally,scanning electron microscopy was employed to observe the morphology of the induced cells on the scaffold,verifying the expression of liver cell-related genes on the decellularized scaffold material.Finally,the cobalt-60 irradiated and sterilized decellularized apple scaffolds were transplanted onto the surface of mouse liver and the degradation of the scaffold was observed by gross observation and hematoxylin-eosin staining after 28 days. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The scanning electron microscopy results revealed that the decellularized apple scaffold material retained a porous structure of approximately 100 μm in size,with no residual cells observed.(2)Through flow cytometry analysis,the cultured cells were identified as adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells.(3)CCK-8 assay results demonstrated that the prepared decellularized apple tissue scaffold material exhibited no cytotoxicity.Hematoxylin-eosin staining and phalloidine staining showed that adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells were capable of adhering and proliferating on the decellularized apple tissue scaffold.(4)The results obtained from immunofluorescence staining and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay revealed that adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells cultured on the decellularized apple scaffolds exhibited elevated expression of liver-specific proteins,including albumin,alpha-fetoprotein,cytokeratin 18,and CYP1A1.These results suggested that they were induced differentiation into hepatocyte-like cells possessing functional characteristics of liver cells.(5)The decellularized apple scaffold implanted at 7 days has integrated with the liver,with partial degradation of the scaffold observed.By 28 days,the decellularized apple scaffold has completely degraded and has been replaced by newly-formed tissue.(6)The results indicate that the decellularized scaffold material derived from apple tissue demonstrates favorable biocompatibility,promoting the proliferation,adhesion,and hepatic differentiation of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells.