ObjectiveGastrodia elata has evolved ecological types with shortened rhizome internodes and diversified flower and fruit coloration in response to different altitudes. Studying the genetic mechanisms of different ecotype germplasm is significant for guiding variety breeding in different cultivation areas. MethodsThe bHLH gene family was identified based on the whole-genome datasets of G. elata f. elata and G. elata f. glauca. Subsequently， the gene family members were subject to analysis， including gene structure， chromosomal localization， cis-acting elements， gene synteny， and phylogeny. Combined with transcriptome data and quantitative Real-time PCR， the expression patterns of bHLH genes in the stems of the different G. elata ecotype germplasm were analyzed. Finally， correlation analysis was conducted between gene expression patterns and color to obtain the key bHLH genes regulating the color formation of stem. ResultsA total of 63 bHLH genes were identified in both G elata f. elata and G. elata f. glauca， unevenly distributed across 17 chromosomes and clustered into 16 subfamilies， with significant expansion in some family members. Obvious inversions of bHLH genes on the same chromosome and interchromosomal translocations were detected in the two ecotype germplasm. Among these genes， 12 bHLH genes （such as bHLH62-3 and bHLH74） were associated with the bright yellow color of G elata f. elata stem， while 9 bHLH genes （such as PIL13， UNE12， and bHLH130） were correlated with the red color of G. elata f. glauca stem. Compared to G. elata f. glauca， the bHLH48 expression level was significantly higher in flowers and scale leaves of G elata f. elata， and the bHLH62-3 expression level was significantly higher in all organs of G elata f. elata. ConclusionsFunctional pathway divergence of the bHLH family members has occurred across different chromosomes in G elata f. elata and G. elata f. glauca. Through synergism or antagonism with other genes， 21 bHLH genes participate in the coloration metabolic pathway regulation of stems， flowers， and fruits. Specifically， bHLH62-3 is involved in regulating stem color differentiation in the anthocyanin biosynthesis pathway of G. elata， thus relevant to the color formation of stem. Additionally， GebHLH48 positively regulates flowering-related pathways to promote the early-flowering phenotype of G. elata f. elata. These findings have laid the foundation for analyzing the genetic regulatory mechanisms underlying the color formation of the G. elata stem.

ObjectiveGastrodia elata has evolved ecological types with shortened rhizome internodes and diversified flower and fruit coloration in response to different altitudes. Studying the genetic mechanisms of different ecotype germplasm is significant for guiding variety breeding in different cultivation areas. MethodsThe bHLH gene family was identified based on the whole-genome datasets of G. elata f. elata and G. elata f. glauca. Subsequently， the gene family members were subject to analysis， including gene structure， chromosomal localization， cis-acting elements， gene synteny， and phylogeny. Combined with transcriptome data and quantitative Real-time PCR， the expression patterns of bHLH genes in the stems of the different G. elata ecotype germplasm were analyzed. Finally， correlation analysis was conducted between gene expression patterns and color to obtain the key bHLH genes regulating the color formation of stem. ResultsA total of 63 bHLH genes were identified in both G elata f. elata and G. elata f. glauca， unevenly distributed across 17 chromosomes and clustered into 16 subfamilies， with significant expansion in some family members. Obvious inversions of bHLH genes on the same chromosome and interchromosomal translocations were detected in the two ecotype germplasm. Among these genes， 12 bHLH genes （such as bHLH62-3 and bHLH74） were associated with the bright yellow color of G elata f. elata stem， while 9 bHLH genes （such as PIL13， UNE12， and bHLH130） were correlated with the red color of G. elata f. glauca stem. Compared to G. elata f. glauca， the bHLH48 expression level was significantly higher in flowers and scale leaves of G elata f. elata， and the bHLH62-3 expression level was significantly higher in all organs of G elata f. elata. ConclusionsFunctional pathway divergence of the bHLH family members has occurred across different chromosomes in G elata f. elata and G. elata f. glauca. Through synergism or antagonism with other genes， 21 bHLH genes participate in the coloration metabolic pathway regulation of stems， flowers， and fruits. Specifically， bHLH62-3 is involved in regulating stem color differentiation in the anthocyanin biosynthesis pathway of G. elata， thus relevant to the color formation of stem. Additionally， GebHLH48 positively regulates flowering-related pathways to promote the early-flowering phenotype of G. elata f. elata. These findings have laid the foundation for analyzing the genetic regulatory mechanisms underlying the color formation of the G. elata stem.

ObjectiveThe biosynthesis of heterophyllin B （HB）， a cyclopeptide from Pseudostellaria heterophylla， is regulated by various abiotic stresses. Elucidating the transcriptional regulatory mechanism underlying HB biosynthesis is of great guiding significance for the directional improvement of P. heterophylla varieties and the enhancement of HB content. MethodsBased on transcriptome data from different tissues of P. heterophylla， transcription factors （TFs） specifically upregulated and highly expressed in the phloem of tuberous roots were screened through a combination of Mfuzz time-series clustering， transcription factor family prediction， and correlation analysis. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction （Real-time PCR） was employed to analyze expression patterns of candidate TFs under abscisic acid （ABA） induction， and the dual-luciferase reporter assay was applied to verify their regulatory effects on HB precursor genes. ResultsContent determination showed that HB accumulated at the highest in the phloem of P. heterophylla tuberous roots （34 μg·g^-1 fresh weight）. Transcriptome analysis identified 15 868 up-regulated differentially expressed genes （DEGs）， among which 4 375 were specifically up-regulated in the phloem. From these， 25 TFs highly expressed in the phloem were screened. Correlation analysis revealed that the expression level of WRKY70 was significantly positively correlated with HB content， the expression of precursor genes prePhHB， and PhPOP1. Additionally， WRKY70 expression was significantly upregulated under ABA induction. Dual-luciferase reporter assay confirmed that WRKY70 specifically activated the transcriptional activity of the prePhHB promoter （Pro-prePhHB）. ConclusionHB is mainly accumulated in the phloem of P. heterophylla tuberous roots. WRKY70 positively regulates HB biosynthesis by directly activating the promoter activity of prePhHB. This study clarifies the key role of WRKY70 in the regulation of HB biosynthesis and provides an important theoretical basis for the in-depth analysis of the molecular regulatory mechanism underlying HB biosynthesis.

OBJECTIVE To investigate the epidemiological characteristics,clinical features and distribution of pathogens isolated from the burn wound patients with infections in a northwestern hospital from 2014 to 2023 so as to provide bases for prevention and treatment of burn wound infections in the northwestern region.METHODS The epidemiological characteristics,clinical features and distribution of pathogenic isolated from the burn wound patients with infections who were treated in the 940th Hospital of Joint Logistic Support Force from 2014 to 2023 were retrospectively analyzed.RESULTS A total of 2122 burn wound patients were enrolled in the study,397(18.71％)of whom had infections,including 306(14.42％)patients with community-acquired infections and 91(4.29％)patients with hospital-acquired infections.The proportion infections was higher among the patients aged no less than 60 years old(63/154)than among the patients aged less than 14 years old(231/983)and the pa-tients aged between 14 and 60 years old(103/985)(x2=108.840,P＜0.001).The proportion of infections was higher among the patients with the burn wound depth no less than grade Ⅲ(146/458)than among the patients with the burn wound depth no less than grade Ⅱ(251/1664)(x2=66.600,P＜0.001).The proportion infections was higher among the patients with burn wounds in limbs(370/1881)than among the patients with burn wounds in other sites(1153/1987)(x2=47.244,P＜0.001).The isolation rates of methicillin-resistant Staphy-lococcus epidermidis and carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains showed downward trends from 2014 to 2023,the isolation rates of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and the third generation cephalo-sporins-resistant Escherichia coli showed upward trends,however,there were no significant differences.CONCLUSIONS The patients with no less than 60 years of age,no lower than grade Ⅲ of burn wound depth and burn wounds in limbs are more likely to have burn wound infections.S.aureus is the predominant species of pathogens causing the infections.The isolation rates of carbapenem-resistant K.pneumoniae strains and the third generation cephalosporins-resistant E.coli strains show upward trends.It is necessary to take targeted prevention and treatment measures for the burn wound infections.

Objective:To evaluate the clinically curative effect of intervention treatment of electronic bronchoscope in treating tracheobronchial tuberculosis at clinical activity stage.Methods:Sixty patients with tracheobronchial tuberculosis at clinical activity stage(type I,II,III and VI)who admitted to Liuzhou People's Hospital from September 2020 to September 2023 were selected,and they were divided into drug group(anti-tuberculosis drug treatment)and combination group(anti-tuberculosis drug treatment+interventional treatment with electronic bronchoscope)by the random number table method,with 30 cases in each group.The curative effects of the two groups were observed,and the negative conversion rate of sputum bacteria,clinical symptom scores(cough symptom,expectoration symptom)before and after treatment,Modified British Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale(mMRC)score between two groups were compared,and the differences in indicators of pulmonary function such as forced expiratory volume in the first second(FEV1),forced vital capacity(FVC)and maximum voluntary ventilation(MVV)between the two groups also were compared.And then,the incidence of complications was calculated.Results:During the 1,2 and 3 months of follow-up,there were respectively 21 cases,27 cases and 30 cases occurred negative conversion of sputum bacteria in 30 patients of the combination group,and there were respectively 15 cases,18 cases and 23 cases occurred negative conversion of sputum bacteria in 30 patients of the drug group.At the 1st month of follow-up,the negative conversion rate of sputum bacteria in combination group was higher than that in drug group,while there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups(P＞0.05).At the 2nd and 3rd month of follow-up,the negative conversion rate of sputum bacteria in the combination group was higher than that in the drug group,and the differences were statistically significant(x2=7.200,7.925,P<0.05).The effective rate of treatment of the combination group was 100%,which was higher than 80%of the drug group,and the difference of that between two groups was significant(x2=6.667,P<0.05).After 2 months of treatment,the mMRC score,cough symptom score and expectoration symptom score of the combination group were all lower than those of the drug group,and the differences were statistically significant(t=3.504,3.950,3.530,P<0.05).The improvement effects of FEV1,FVC and MVV of the combination group were all better than those of the drug group,and the differences were statistically significant(t=6.626,4.966,4.097,P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the incidence of complications between the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion:Anti-tuberculosis drug therapy combined with electronic bronchoscopy intervention has a good therapeutic effect in clinically active tracheobronchial tuberculosis.

Objective:To compare the efficacy of two surgical approaches for lumbar Brucellar spondylitis: one-stage posterior approach debridement with intervertebral bone graft fusion and pedicle screw-rod internal fixation (simple posterior group) versus one-stage anterior approach debridement with intervertebral bone graft fusion combined with posterior pedicle screw-rod internal fixation (combined anterior-posterior group).Methods:A systematic search was performed in the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chinese Biomedical Literature Database (CBM), VIP, and Wanfang Data from the time of database establishment to May 2024 to identify randomized controlled trial (RCT) and controlled clinical trial (CCT) comparing the two surgical approaches (simple posterior group and combined anterior-posterior group) in the treatment of lumbar Brucellar spondylitis. Meta-analysis was conducted by two researchers using RevMan 5.4.0 and Stata 13.1 software.Results:A total of 8 studies (2 RCTs, 6 CCTs studies) were included, including 669 patients (344 in the simple posterior group and 325 in the combined anterior-posterior group). Meta-analysis results revealed that the simple posterior group demonstrated shorter surgical time [ WMD = - 125.68, 95% CI ( - 186.84, - 64.53), P < 0.001], less intraoperative bleeding [ WMD = - 385.76, 95% CI ( - 572.40, - 199.11), P < 0.001], shorter hospital stay [ WMD = - 5.60, 95% CI ( - 8.30, - 2.91), P < 0.001], earlier postoperative ambulation time [ WMD = - 6.15, 95% CI ( - 10.72, - 1.59), P = 0.008], and a smaller Cobb angle at 3 months after surgery [ WMD = - 0.66, 95% CI ( - 1.23, - 0.09), P = 0.020]. However, there was no statistically significant differences in erythrocyte sedimentation rate [ WMD = 0.01, 95% CI ( - 0.90, 0.93), P = 0.980], visual analogue scale scores [ WMD = - 0.19, 95% CI ( - 0.40, 0.01), P = 0.070], Oswestry disability index score [ WMD = 0.02, 95% CI ( - 0.61, 0.66), P = 0.950] at 3 months after surgery, and postoperative complication rate [ OR = 0.57, 95% CI (0.17, 1.94), P = 0.370]. Conclusions:Compared with the combined anterior-posterior approach, the simple posterior approach has the advantages of shorter surgical time, less bleeding, and faster postoperative recovery. However, there is no significant difference between the two in terms of symptom improvement, functional recovery, and incidence of complications. Simple posterior approach surgery is an effective choice for treating lumbar Brucellar spondylitis.

OBJECTIVE To investigate the epidemiological characteristics,clinical features and distribution of pathogens isolated from the burn wound patients with infections in a northwestern hospital from 2014 to 2023 so as to provide bases for prevention and treatment of burn wound infections in the northwestern region.METHODS The epidemiological characteristics,clinical features and distribution of pathogenic isolated from the burn wound patients with infections who were treated in the 940th Hospital of Joint Logistic Support Force from 2014 to 2023 were retrospectively analyzed.RESULTS A total of 2122 burn wound patients were enrolled in the study,397(18.71％)of whom had infections,including 306(14.42％)patients with community-acquired infections and 91(4.29％)patients with hospital-acquired infections.The proportion infections was higher among the patients aged no less than 60 years old(63/154)than among the patients aged less than 14 years old(231/983)and the pa-tients aged between 14 and 60 years old(103/985)(x2=108.840,P＜0.001).The proportion of infections was higher among the patients with the burn wound depth no less than grade Ⅲ(146/458)than among the patients with the burn wound depth no less than grade Ⅱ(251/1664)(x2=66.600,P＜0.001).The proportion infections was higher among the patients with burn wounds in limbs(370/1881)than among the patients with burn wounds in other sites(1153/1987)(x2=47.244,P＜0.001).The isolation rates of methicillin-resistant Staphy-lococcus epidermidis and carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains showed downward trends from 2014 to 2023,the isolation rates of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and the third generation cephalo-sporins-resistant Escherichia coli showed upward trends,however,there were no significant differences.CONCLUSIONS The patients with no less than 60 years of age,no lower than grade Ⅲ of burn wound depth and burn wounds in limbs are more likely to have burn wound infections.S.aureus is the predominant species of pathogens causing the infections.The isolation rates of carbapenem-resistant K.pneumoniae strains and the third generation cephalosporins-resistant E.coli strains show upward trends.It is necessary to take targeted prevention and treatment measures for the burn wound infections.

Objective:To evaluate the clinically curative effect of intervention treatment of electronic bronchoscope in treating tracheobronchial tuberculosis at clinical activity stage.Methods:Sixty patients with tracheobronchial tuberculosis at clinical activity stage(type I,II,III and VI)who admitted to Liuzhou People's Hospital from September 2020 to September 2023 were selected,and they were divided into drug group(anti-tuberculosis drug treatment)and combination group(anti-tuberculosis drug treatment+interventional treatment with electronic bronchoscope)by the random number table method,with 30 cases in each group.The curative effects of the two groups were observed,and the negative conversion rate of sputum bacteria,clinical symptom scores(cough symptom,expectoration symptom)before and after treatment,Modified British Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale(mMRC)score between two groups were compared,and the differences in indicators of pulmonary function such as forced expiratory volume in the first second(FEV1),forced vital capacity(FVC)and maximum voluntary ventilation(MVV)between the two groups also were compared.And then,the incidence of complications was calculated.Results:During the 1,2 and 3 months of follow-up,there were respectively 21 cases,27 cases and 30 cases occurred negative conversion of sputum bacteria in 30 patients of the combination group,and there were respectively 15 cases,18 cases and 23 cases occurred negative conversion of sputum bacteria in 30 patients of the drug group.At the 1st month of follow-up,the negative conversion rate of sputum bacteria in combination group was higher than that in drug group,while there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups(P＞0.05).At the 2nd and 3rd month of follow-up,the negative conversion rate of sputum bacteria in the combination group was higher than that in the drug group,and the differences were statistically significant(x2=7.200,7.925,P<0.05).The effective rate of treatment of the combination group was 100%,which was higher than 80%of the drug group,and the difference of that between two groups was significant(x2=6.667,P<0.05).After 2 months of treatment,the mMRC score,cough symptom score and expectoration symptom score of the combination group were all lower than those of the drug group,and the differences were statistically significant(t=3.504,3.950,3.530,P<0.05).The improvement effects of FEV1,FVC and MVV of the combination group were all better than those of the drug group,and the differences were statistically significant(t=6.626,4.966,4.097,P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the incidence of complications between the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion:Anti-tuberculosis drug therapy combined with electronic bronchoscopy intervention has a good therapeutic effect in clinically active tracheobronchial tuberculosis.

Objective To explore the prenatal ultrasound imaging features of Tessier number 7 cleft.Methods From Janu-ary 2018 to June2024,8 cases of Tessier number 7 cleft were diagnosed in Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Prov-ince.Theprenatal ultrasound images were analyzed and compared with pathology result after induced labor or surgery after birth.Results There were 8 cases of Tessier number 7 cleft,among which 7 cases were singletons and 1 was one of twins.Prenatal ultrasound findings:5 cases were diagnosed by prenatal ultrasound at 23 to 27+5 gestational weeks.One case of bilateral ear anomaly,1 case of unilateral ear anomaly,2 cases of bilateral accessory auricle,3 cases of unilateral accessory auri-cle,1 case of facial cheek mass,and 1 case of micrognathia were found through two-dimensional combined with three-dimension-al prenatal ultrasound.Other associated malformations:2 cases of single umbilical artery,1 case of congenital vascular ring.One case was not diagnosed by prenatal ultrasound in other hospital;2 cases were not diagnosed in our hospital,including the twin case whose facial features weredifficult to indentify due to oligohydramnios.Pathological or surgical results:therewere 4 female cases and 4 male cases.Transverse facial fissures occurred on the right side in 6 cases and on the left side in 2 cases.Transverse facial fissures were rated as GradeⅠin 3 cases and GradeⅡin 5 cases.There were combined bilateral ear anomalies in 4 cases,u-nilateral ear anomalies in 3 cases,bilateral ear canal atresia in 1 case,unilateral ear canal atresia in 3 cases;bilateral accessory au-ricle in 3 cases,unilateral accessory auricle in 5 cases,facial cheek mass in 3 cases,and facial muscle depression in 3 ca-ses.Prenatal ultrasound findings wereconfirmed by pathological results.One case of median palatalcleft,one of twin cases with upper limb joint movement restrictions,and anal atresia were additionally found in pathological examination.Conclusion The location and size of facial transverse clefts,ear anomalies,accessory auricle and micrognathia can be observed by two-dimensional ultrasound.Three-dimensional ultrasound surface rendering improves the accuracy of diagnosis,and combined application is an important method for diagnosis of Tessier number 7 cleft in the fetal period.

Objective To explore the prenatal ultrasound imaging features of Tessier number 7 cleft.Methods From Janu-ary 2018 to June2024,8 cases of Tessier number 7 cleft were diagnosed in Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Prov-ince.Theprenatal ultrasound images were analyzed and compared with pathology result after induced labor or surgery after birth.Results There were 8 cases of Tessier number 7 cleft,among which 7 cases were singletons and 1 was one of twins.Prenatal ultrasound findings:5 cases were diagnosed by prenatal ultrasound at 23 to 27+5 gestational weeks.One case of bilateral ear anomaly,1 case of unilateral ear anomaly,2 cases of bilateral accessory auricle,3 cases of unilateral accessory auri-cle,1 case of facial cheek mass,and 1 case of micrognathia were found through two-dimensional combined with three-dimension-al prenatal ultrasound.Other associated malformations:2 cases of single umbilical artery,1 case of congenital vascular ring.One case was not diagnosed by prenatal ultrasound in other hospital;2 cases were not diagnosed in our hospital,including the twin case whose facial features weredifficult to indentify due to oligohydramnios.Pathological or surgical results:therewere 4 female cases and 4 male cases.Transverse facial fissures occurred on the right side in 6 cases and on the left side in 2 cases.Transverse facial fissures were rated as GradeⅠin 3 cases and GradeⅡin 5 cases.There were combined bilateral ear anomalies in 4 cases,u-nilateral ear anomalies in 3 cases,bilateral ear canal atresia in 1 case,unilateral ear canal atresia in 3 cases;bilateral accessory au-ricle in 3 cases,unilateral accessory auricle in 5 cases,facial cheek mass in 3 cases,and facial muscle depression in 3 ca-ses.Prenatal ultrasound findings wereconfirmed by pathological results.One case of median palatalcleft,one of twin cases with upper limb joint movement restrictions,and anal atresia were additionally found in pathological examination.Conclusion The location and size of facial transverse clefts,ear anomalies,accessory auricle and micrognathia can be observed by two-dimensional ultrasound.Three-dimensional ultrasound surface rendering improves the accuracy of diagnosis,and combined application is an important method for diagnosis of Tessier number 7 cleft in the fetal period.