Objective: To explore the effects of personality and sleep quality with psychological distress of junior and senior high school stduents, so as to provide a reference basis for precise interventions of junior and senior high school students mental health. Methods: In October 2023, a convenience sampling method was used to select 9 034 students aged 12-17 from Shiyan City as the study subjects. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) were used to collect information on sleep quality and psychological distress of junior and senior high school stduents. Between group comparison was conducted by using t-test and Chi-square test. Generalized linear models were employed to analyze the interaction and joint effects of personality and sleep quality on psychological distress. Results: The generalized linear model analysis showed that the interaction between personality and sleep quality on psychological distress was statistically significant of junior and senior high school students(effect size=0.80, P <0.01). The general linear model analysis indicated that, after adjusting for variables such as age, gender, screen time, and daily sitting time with the extroverted and good sleep quality group as the reference, the introverted and poor sleep quality group had the largest mean difference in psychological distress scores (difference=0.51, P <0.05). When stratified by sleep quality, psychological distress scores were higher in the introverted and neutral personality groups with both poor and good sleep quality compared to the extroverted group (poor sleep quality: introverted difference=3.71, neutral difference=1.14; good sleep quality: introverted difference=2.23, neutral difference=0.57, all P < 0.05). When stratified by personality, psychological distress scores were higher in the poor sleep quality groups for introverted, neutral, and extroverted individuals compared to their good sleep quality counterparts (differences=8.66, 7.83, 7.34, all P < 0.05 ). Conclusions Personality and sleep quality have interactive and joint effects on psychological distress of junior and senior high school stduents. Personalized psychological interventions should be developed based on personality and sleep quality.

Hydroxyectoine, a vital compatible solute, is widely utilized in cosmetics, food, pharmaceutical industries, and biologics. However, the current microbial fermentation methods for hydroxyectoine production face challenges including insufficient precursor supply and low yields. Therefore, developing engineering microbial strains capable of efficiently synthesizing hydroxyectoine is of great significance. In this study, we first constructed a high-yield ectoine-producing strain ECT04 by multi-copy integration of the ectoine synthesis genes ectABC into the pseudogene loci of Escherichia coli MG1655(DE3), achieving an ectoine titer of 6.03 g/L. Subsequently, we employed plasmids with varying copy numbers to express ectD from Chromohalobacter salexigens to enable the conversion for hydroxyectoine production. We further investigated the effects of promoter, co-substrate ɑ-ketoglutarate, Fe²⁺ concentration, and dissolved oxygen on hydroxyectoine synthesis. Through fed-batch fermentation in a 7-L bioreactor, we significantly enhanced the hydroxyectoine production efficiency, attaining a final titer of 8.58 g/L and a productivity of 0.24 g/(L·h). This work successfully achieved the de novo synthesis of hydroxyectoine in E. coli, laying a foundation for the efficient bioproduction of this compound.
Escherichia coli/genetics* ; Fermentation ; Amino Acids, Diamino/biosynthesis* ; Bioreactors/microbiology* ; Metabolic Engineering/methods* ; Chromohalobacter/genetics* ; Plasmids/genetics*

Objective:To investigate the changes in retinal structure and microcirculation in the patients with high myopia(HM)and the non-HM individuals,and to elucidate the correlations between axial length(AL)and the related parameters.Methods:A total of 80 eyes from 40 patients with simple HM(non-pathological myopia)were enrolled as case group,while 80 eyes from 40 age-and sex-matched non-HM subjects were selected as control group.The best-corrected visual acuity(BCVA),AL,spherical equivalent(SE),and optical coherence tomography angiography(OCT A)examination were performed in all the subjects.OCTA examination was used to measure the vascular density of the superficial retinal capillary plexus(SCP),deep retinal capillary plexus(DCP),and radial peripapillary capillary(RPC),as well as central macular thickness(CMT),and the area and volume of the foveal avascular zone(FAZ)of the subjects in two groups.The differences in these parameters of the subjects between two groups were analyzed.The AL of the subjects in two groups was measured using a biometer,and its correlations with the parameters mentioned above were evaluated.Results:No statistically significant differences were observed in age or sex distribution between two groups(P＞0.05).Compared with control group,both SCP and DCP vessel densities acrossing the whole(excluding the foveal),parafoveal,and perifoveal regions of the macular retina of the patients in case group were significantly decreased(P＜0.05).Compared with control group,the RPC vessel densities in the optic disc region of the patients in case group were significantly decreased in the whole,peripapillary,peripapillary superior,and peripapillary inferior sectors(P＜0.001),while the RPC vessel density was increased inside the disc(P＜0.01).Compared with control group,the whole FAZ volume of the patients in case group was increased(P＜0.01),while the parafoveal and perifoveal CMT were decreased(P＜0.001).In case group,AL was negatively correlated with SCP vessel density(r=-0.642,P＜0.001),DCP vessel density(r=-0.388,P＜0.001),RPC vessel density(r=-0.639,P＜0.001),and CMT(r=-0.495,P＜0.001),but positively correlated with FAZ volume(r=0.580,P＜0.001);no significant correlation was found between AL and FAZ area(r=-0.062,P=0.587).Conclusion:The patients with HM may exhibit early reductions in SCP,DCP,and RPC vessel densities,thinning of the central retina,and increased FAZ volume.Furthermore,as AL increases,SCP,DCP,and RPC vessel densitiesas as well as CMT decreases,while FAZ volume increases,suggesting significant associations between AL and the parameters mentioned above.

Objective To observe the clinical and echocardiographic manifestations of Williams syndrome(WS).Methods Two children with WS were retrospectively enrolled,and 21 cases of WS in literature were reviewed,and clinical and echocardiographic manifestations of WS were observed.Results Clinical manifestations of 23 cases including 21 cases of"elf"face,8 cases of intellectual disability,7 cases of developmental delay,7 cases of inguinal hernia,6 cases of hypothyroidism,4 cases of hypercalcemia,3 cases of urinary system abnormalities(1 case of hydrocele,1 case of ureteral dilation and tortuosity,and 1 case of kidney stones),2 cases of behavioral abnormalities,2 cases of feeding difficulties,1 case of congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis,1 case of binocular esotropia,1 case of hyperbilirubinemia,and 1 case of corpus callosum dysplasia.Echocardiography showed cardiovascular malformations in all 23 cases,including 20 cases of supravalvular aortic stenosis(SVAS),18 cases of pulmonary artery stenosis(PAS)and 10 cases of other cardiovascular malformations.Conclusion WS presented multiple system abnormalities in clinic,and cardiovascular malformations,especially SVAS and PAS could often be detected with echocardiography.

Acute pancreatitis(AP)is a frequently encountered acute abdominal syndrome in clinical settings,and the integrated model of traditional Chinese and Western medicine(TCM-WM)has demonstrated notable advantages in the diagnosis and treatment of AP.To systematize and standardize clinical practices related to develop clinical pathway for integrated TCM-WM diagnosis and treatment of AP,which enhances the efficiency and quality of patient care.This pathway focuses on AP,a common acute and life-threatening disease within the digestive system,and outlines that the central pathological mechanism involves pancreatic injury and localized inflammation resulting from the abnormal activation of pancreatic enzymes.It has the characteristics of rapid onset,multiple causes,and complex manifestations.Severe cases can be life-threatening.At present,conventional treatments encompass a diverse range of modalities.Moreover,traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)holds distinct advantages in alleviating relevant symptoms,and TCM-WM is gaining increasing prevalence.To enhance the standardization and consistency of diagnostic and therapeutic practices,this clinical pathway clearly delineates the target patient population,which includes individuals diagnosed with abdominal pain disorder according to TCM and with AP in accordance with WM criteria,as well as the corresponding inclusion standards.The diagnostic framework integrates both TCM and WM guidelines,and further incorporates disease staging,severity grading,and syndrome differentiation to support a comprehensive and integrated diagnostic strategy.The treatment integrates approaches from both TCM and WM.Within the WM framework,interventions consist of basic supportive care,infection control,nutritional support,and the management of complications.In the context of TCM,the protocol includes syndrome differentiation and corresponding therapeutic strategies(Distinct syndrome patterns are identified and managed during the acute and convalescent phases),such as acupuncture and retention enema.This clinical pathway addresses multiple key components,including preventive strategies,post-treatment follow-up,criteria for evaluating therapeutic efficacy,admission and discharge,admission examination protocols,discharge criteria,and the rationale for deviations or withdrawal from the pathway.It is designed to provide a systematic and standardized reference framework for relevant clinical practices.

Objective Exploring the clinical diagnosis and treatment status of epilepsy patients at the epilepsy specialty clinic in a single-center comprehensive hospital in the Lhasa area of the Tibetan Plateau.Methods Epilepsy patients who visited the epilepsy specialty clinic of the Department of Neurology at the Tibet Autonomous Region People's Hospital from September 2021 to June 2023 were continuously enrolled.Data such as clinical characteristics and diagnosis and treatment conditions of the enrolled patients was analyzed.Results A total of 121 patients were enrolled in this study,with 33.9%(41/121 cases)being new patients at our hospital and 6.6%(8/121 cases)being referred to our hospital.Non-adherence to treatment,with patients self-reducing or stopping medication without medical advice,accounted for 8.3%(10/121 cases)of the cases.The majority of epilepsy patients were in the young and middle-aged group,with 51.2%(62/121 cases)being between 18 and 44 years old.There were significant differences in the distribution of epilepsy patients across different age groups(P<0.001),while there was no significant difference in gender distribution(49.6%male vs.50.4%female,P>0.05).Generalized seizures were the predominant type of seizure(75.2%,91/121 cases),and 73.6%(89/121 cases)of the patients had an unknown etiology for their epilepsy,with symptomatic epilepsy accounting for 26.4%(32/121 cases)and structural causes being the most common at 24.8%(30/121 cases).Monotherapy was the main treatment for epilepsy(55.4%,67/121 cases),with sodium valproate being the most frequently prescribed drug for monotherapy at 22.3%(27/121 cases).Conclusion In the epilepsy specialty clinic in the plateau region,newly diagnosed patients account for about one-third,and over one-tenth of revisiting patients have not been receiving standardized treatment.The majority of our epilepsy patients are young to middle-aged adults.Generalized seizures are the predominant type.The etiology is unknown in the majority of cases,with structural causes being a common etiology in symptomatic epilepsy.Sodium valproate is the most frequently used antiseizure medication(ASM)in monotherapy in the plateau area.

Objective:To explore the medication law of TCM external therapy for the treatment of diabetic foot using data mining methods.Methods:Literature on TCM external treatment for diabetic foot was retrieved from CNKI, Wanfang Data, and Chongqing VIP from the establishment of the databases to June 30, 2024. Excel 2019 software was used to conduct frequency statistics on drug frequency, properties, tastes and meridian tropism, drug efficacy, and commonly used drug pairs. Ancient and Modern Medical Cases Cloud Platform V3.5 was used for association rules, and SPSS Statistics 27.0 was used for complex network analyses.Results:A total of 425 articles were included, involving 328 prescriptions and 232 drugs. The drugs with higher frequency were Carthami Flos, Angelicae Sinensis Radix, Cinnamomi Ramulus, Olibanum, etc. The main tastes were pungent, bitter, and sweet; the main properties were cold and warm; the main meridians were heart, spleen, and liver meridians. The main efficacy was promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, clearing heat, and tonifying deficiency; association rule analysis obtained 20 commonly used drug pairs; clustering analysis resulted in four core drug combinations; complex network analysis led to one core prescription.Conclusions:TCM external therapy for diabetic foot follows the guiding principles of "promoting blood circulation and unblocking collaterals, tonifying deficiency and clearing heat" with coordinated regulation of the "heart-liver-spleen meridians". The core prescription and stage-specific formulation strategies reflect a trinity diagnostic and therapeutic approach of "disease differentiation-syndrome differentiation-stage differentiation", providing valuable reference and insights for clinical prescription practices.

Vein graft(VG)failure(VGF)is associated with VG intimal hyperplasia,which is characterized by abnormal accumulation of vascular smooth muscle cells(VSMCs),Most neointimal VSMCs are derived from pre-existing VSMCs via a process of VSMC phenotypic transition,also known as dedifferentiation.There is increasing evidence to suggest that ginger or its bioactive ingredients may block VSMC dedif-ferentiation,exerting vasoprotective functions;however,the precise mechanisms have not been fully characterized.Therefore,we investigated the effect of ginger on VSMC phenotypic transition in VG remodeling after transplantation.Ginger significantly inhibited neointimal hyperplasia and promoted lumen(L)opening in a 3-month VG,which was primarily achieved by reducing ferroptotic stress.Fer-roptotic stress is a pro-ferroptotic state.Contractile VSMCs did not die but instead gained a proliferative capacity and switched to the secretory type,forming neointima(NI)after vein transplantation.Ginger and its two main vasoprotective ingredients(6-gingerol and 6-shogaol)inhibit VSMC dedifferentiation by reducing ferroptotic stress.Network pharmacology analysis revealed that 6-gingerol inhibits fer-roptotic stress by targeting P53,while 6-shogaol inhibits ferroptotic stress by targeting 5-lipoxygenase(Alox5),both promoting ferroptosis.Furthermore,both ingredients co-target peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma(PPARγ),decreasing PPARγ-mediated nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate(NADPH)oxidase 1(Nox1)expression.Nox1 promotes intracellular reactive oxygen species(ROS)production and directly induces VSMC dedifferentiation.In addition,Nox1 is a ferroptosis-promoting gene that encourages ferroptotic stress production,indirectly leading to VSMC dedifferenti-ation.Ginger,a natural multi-targeted ferroptotic stress inhibitor,finely and effectively prevents VSMC phenotypic transition and protects against venous injury remodeling.

Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) can potentially induce immunogenic cell death in tumor cells, leading to the release of ATP, and facilitating the initiation of an immune response. Nevertheless, the enzymes CD39 and CD73 can swiftly convert ATP into immunosuppressive adenosine (ADO), resulting in an immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME). This study introduced a nanomedicine (QD/POM1@NP@M) engineered to reprogram TME by modulating the CD39/CD73/ADO pathway. The nanomedicine encapsulated sonosensitizers silver sulfide quantum dots, and the CD39 inhibitor POM1, while also incorporating homologous tumor cell membranes to enhance targeting capabilities. This integrated approach, on the one hand, stimulates the release of ATP via SDT, thereby initiating the immune response. In addition, it reduced the accumulation of ADO by inhibiting CD39 activity, which ameliorated the immunosuppressive TME. Upon administration, the nanomedicine demonstrated substantial anti-tumor efficacy by facilitating the infiltration of anti-tumor immune cells, while reducing the immunosuppressive cells. This modulation effectively transformed the TME from an immunologically "cold" state to a "hot" state. Furthermore, combined with the checkpoint inhibitor α-PDL1, the nanomedicine augmented systemic anti-tumor immunity and promoted the establishment of long-term immune memory. This study provides an innovative strategy for combining non-invasive SDT and ATP-driven immunotherapy, offering new ideas for future cancer treatment.

Tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC) is a prevalent malignancy that afflicts the head and neck area and presents a high incidence of metastasis and invasion. Accurate diagnosis and effective treatment are essential for enhancing the quality of life and the survival rates of TSCC patients. The current treatment modalities for TSCC frequently suffer from a lack of specificity and efficacy. Nanoparticles with diagnostic and photothermal therapeutic properties may offer a new approach for the targeted therapy of TSCC. However, inadequate accumulation of photosensitizers at the tumor site diminishes the efficacy of photothermal therapy (PTT). This study modified gold nanodots (AuNDs) with the TSCC-targeting peptide HN-1 to improve the selectivity and therapeutic effects of PTT. The Au-HN-1 nanosystem effectively targeted the TSCC cells and was rapidly delivered to the tumor tissues compared to the AuNDs. The enhanced accumulation of photosensitizing agents at tumor sites achieved significant PTT effects in a mouse model of TSCC. Moreover, owing to its stable long-term fluorescence and high X-ray attenuation coefficient, the Au-HN-1 nanosystem can be used for fluorescence and computed tomography imaging of TSCC, rendering it useful for early tumor detection and accurate delineation of surgical margins. In conclusion, Au-HN-1 represents a promising nanomedicine for imaging-based diagnosis and targeted PTT of TSCC.
Tongue Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging* ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/diagnostic imaging* ; Animals ; Gold/chemistry* ; Mice ; Photothermal Therapy/methods* ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed ; Photosensitizing Agents ; Metal Nanoparticles ; Humans ; Cell Line, Tumor