BACKGROUND:Titanium implants are widely used in clinical practice because of their high strength and good biocompatibility.However,during implantation,bacterial infection and tissue damage environment produce a large number of reactive oxygen species,which can easily lead to delayed tissue healing and surgical failure.Consequently,the development of titanium implants with antimicrobial and antioxidant properties becomes paramount. OBJECTIVE:Considering the potent antimicrobial attributes of copper ions and the remarkable antioxidant qualities of polyphenols,we proposed the fabrication of polyphenol-mediated copper ion coatings on titanium surfaces.These coatings were subsequently assessed for their in vitro antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. METHODS:Nanostructures were generated on the titanium surface using the alkali thermal method.The titanium was immersed in a solution containing tannic acid and copper ions to achieve polyphenol-mediated copper ion coatings.The surface morphology and water contact angle were detected.The loading and release of copper ions were examined using atomic absorption spectroscopy.Staphylococcus aureus was inoculated on the surface of pure titanium sheet(blank group),alkali heat treated titanium sheet(control group),and polyphenol mediated copper ion modified titanium sheet(experimental group)to observe the bacterial survival status.Osteoblast precursor cells MC3T3-E1 were co-cultivated on the surface of three groups of titanium sheets to assess their antioxidant properties and bioactivity. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Scanning electron microscopy showed that the polyphenol-mediated copper ion modified titanium sheet had rod-like nanostructures and no cracks on the surface.The surface hydrophilicity of copper ion modified titanium sheet mediated by polyphenol was close to that of pure titanium sheet.Atomic absorption spectrometry results showed a 51%increase in the loading capacity of copper ions after polyphenol mediation,with a uniform release of copper ions.(2)The antibacterial rates of titanium sheets in the blank group,control group,and experimental group were 0%,21.65%,and 93.75%,respectively.The live/dead staining and CTC staining showed that the live bacteria on the surface of titanium plates in the blank group were the most,and the live bacteria on the surface of titanium plates in the experimental group were the least.(3)The results of live/dead staining and CCK-8 assay showed that the three groups of titanium sheets had good cytocompatibility,and the titanium sheets in the experimental group were more conducive to the proliferation of MC3T3-E1 cells.Active oxygen fluorescence probe detection exhibited that compared with the other two groups,the fluorescence intensity of active oxygen on the surface of the experimental group was significantly reduced.The results of alkaline phosphatase and alizarin red S staining showed that the osteogenic differentiation and extracellular matrix mineralization of MC3T3-E1 cells on the surface of titanium sheets in the experimental group were stronger than those in the other two groups.(4)These results show that the polyphenol-mediated copper ion coating has strong antibacterial and antioxidant properties and promotes osteogenic differentiation.

Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension(CTEPH)is a severe form of pulmonary hypertension(PH),and is classified as the fourth major category of pulmonary arterial hypertension.CTEPH is primarily caused by chronic thrombosis,leading to the obstruction of blood flow in the pulmonary arteries and result ing in a sustained increase in pulmonary artery pressure.The unclear pathogenesis of CTEPH,however,means that its early diagnosis is challenging,treatment options are limited,and prognosis assessment is often inaccurate.In-depth research into these mechanisms will thus improve our understanding of the pathophysiological processes of CTEPH,and also provide a theoretical basis for developing new therapeutic strategies.This review focuses on the current method of establishing CTEPH rat models and their advantages and disadvantages,offering researchers a reference for selecting and constructing CTEPH rat models.

Objective To explore the efficacy and safety of side-to-side anastomosis(SS)and end-to-side anastomosis(ES)of the ileocolon in laparoscopic right hemicolectomy of colon cancer,so as to provide evidence-based evidence for surgical selection.Methods PubMed,Embase,Web of Science,Cochrane Library,China National Knowledge Infrastructure,Wanfang Data,VIP database,Chinese BioMedical Literature database were searched from inception to November 2024 to collect relevant clinical studies of SS versus ES.The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale(NOS)was used to evaluate the literature quality of retrospective studies,and the Cochrane system was used to evaluate the literature quality of randomized controlled trials(RCT).Rev Man 5.3 software was used for Meta-analysis,sensitivity analysis,and publication bias analysis.Results 9 retrospective studies and 4 RCTs with a total of 2 632 patients were included.The Meta-analysis results of the retrospective study show that:Compared with SS,ES has a shorter tolerance time for liquid diet(MD=-0.20,95%CI:-0.40～0.00,P<0.05),fewer daily episodes of diarrhea(MD=-1.06,95%CI:-1.79～0.23,P<0.05),but a higher pain score at 12 hours post-surgery(MD=0.95,95%CI:0.50～1.40,P<0.05).Comparison of the overall complication rates of the two anastomosis methods showed no statistically significant difference((OR)=1.05,95%CI:0.22～5.14,P>0.05).Sensitivity analysis of the retrospective study shows:the incidence of ES bowel obstruction was higher than that of SS,with a statistically significant difference((OR)=2.18,95%CI:1.15～4.14,P<0.05);The sensitivity analysis of the RCT shows:the overall incidence of complications at the anastomotic site of SS was significantly higher than that of ES,with a statistically significant difference((OR)=5.26,95%CI:1.91～14.48,P<0.05),and the results of other outcome indicators did not show reversal.The analysis of publication bias risk showed no significant publication bias.Conclusion Ileocolonic ES has a slight advantage over SS in laparoscopic right hemicolectomy of colon cancer,both anastomoses are safe and effective,and the surgeon can choose the appropriate anastomosis technique according to the patient's specific situation,in order to improve the postoperative recovery.

With the widespread application of information technology in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM),the data in the TCM domain is becoming increasingly rich.The emergence of data-driven research in TCM has utilized knowledge graphs for the management,analysis,and presentation of TCM data,becoming a crucial method for the inheritance and innovation of Traditional Chinese Medicine.Therefore,reasoning based on TCM knowledge graphs has become a hot topic in contemporary TCM research.In order to better utilize knowledge graph reasoning technology to promote innovation and development in TCM,this article,after providing an overview of TCM knowledge graph reasoning,focuses on the development of knowledge graph reasoning in TCM and its applications from three perspectives:logic rule-based,distributed representation,and neural network-based methods.Finally,the article summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of knowledge reasoning methods and provides prospects for research and applications in TCM knowledge graph reasoning,including studies on interpretability,temporal knowledge graphs,and the fusion of multimodal information.

Objective To explore the relationship between systemic immune inflammatory index and ferritin(SF)and the clinicopathologic features and prognosis of gastric cancer(GC).Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 152 gastric cancer patients who underwent D2 gastrectomy at the Radiation Oncology Department of Qingbaijiang District People's Hospital in Chengdu from January 2017 to December 2020.Neutrophil count was divided by lymphocyte count to calculate Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio(NLR).The SF level in plasma was evaluated by ELISA kit.According to the results of multivariate analysis,a new prognosis prediction system including NLR-SF score(NSS)was established.Results Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that NLR(HR=1.053,95%CI=1.014～1.094,P=0.007),tumor grade(HR=1.944,95%CI=1.279～2.955,P=0.002)and SF(HR=1.005,95%CI=1.002～1.008,P=0.002)were independent factors affecting the prognosis of GC patients.ROC analysis showed that when the cutoff value of SF was 215.5,the AUC of predicting the death of GC patients was 0.800(95%CI=0.731～0.869),the sensitivity was 68.5%,and the specificity was 86.7%.When the cutoff value of NLR was 3.36,the AUC of predicting the death of GC patients was 0.869(95%CI=0.810～0.928),the sensitivity was 81.5%,and the specificity was 91.7%.Higher NSS was significantly correlated with the number of lymph node metastasis>3 cases,the number of deaths,the increase of neutrophil,platelet,SF,NLR and PLR levels(P<0.05),and the decrease of lymphocytes(P<0.05).Kaplan-Meier survival curve analysis showed that the higher the NSS,the shorter the survival time(χ2=75.168,P<0.001).ROC analysis showed that the AUC of NSS in predicting the death of GC patients was 0.902(95%CI=0.852～0.952),the sensitivity was 90.2%,and the specificity was 80.0%.Conclusions This study confirms that NLR and SF are independent prognostic factors of GC patients,and the NSS constructed by combining them is of great value in predicting the overall postoperative survival.

BACKGROUND:Previous studies found that Semen Ziziphi Spinosae extract prolongs slow-wave sleep and promotes growth hormone secretion in mice by increasing the expression of brain tissue serotonin 1A receptor (5-HT1AR),which binds to serotonin,thus leading to bone growth. Serotonin 1A receptor acts as a protein,and its expression abundance is regulated by miRNAs. The authors hypothesized that Semen Ziziphi Spinosae extract may regulate the expression of 5-HT1AR through miRNAs and thus exert drug effects. OBJECTIVE:To observe the effect of Semen Ziziphi Spinosae extract on bone growth by regulating the miR-7b-3p/5-HT1AR pathway in mouse brain tissue. METHODS:(1) Kunming mice were divided into a normal control group,a drug administration group (gavage administration of Semen Ziziphi Spinosae extract 0.320 mg/g),a positive control group (gavage administration of jujuboside 0.013 mg/g),a Semen Ziziphi Spinosae extract+5-HT1AR selective inhibitor group (8 μg of P-MPPF,a 5-HTIAR selective inhibitor,was injected into the lateral ventricle every day for the last 3 days during the gavage administration of Semen Ziziphi Spinosae extract). After 25 days,the effects of Semen Ziziphi Spinosae extract on bone growth,serum growth hormone level and brain 5-HT1AR expression were observed. (2) Then the chip method was used to observe differentially expressed miRNAs in the brain tissues of growing mice and ordinary mice. PCR validation and dual luciferase reporter gene assay confirmed the regulatory relationship between the screened Mir-7B-3p and 5-HT1AR. (3) Mouse cerebral cortical cells were cultured and identified in vitro,and the effect of Semen Ziziphi Spinosae extract on 5-HT1AR expression in cerebral cortical cells was observed using western blot. (4) Kunming mice were divided into a normal control group,a medication group,a miR-7b-3p inhibitor group,a medication+5-HT1AR inhibitor group,and a positive control group. The expression of 5-HT1AR in brain tissues of mice and the binding activity of 5-HT and 5-HT1AR were observed. (5) Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into a normal control group,a medication group,a miR-7b-3p inhibitor group,a medication+miR-7b-3p mimics group and a positive control group. Changes in slow wave sleep in mice were observed.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1) Semen Ziziphi Spinosae extract could promote the growth of body length and tibia,growth hormone secretion,and brain tissue 5-HT1AR level in mice. (2) The number of differentially expressed miRNAs screened by GeneChip was 16,of which 13 were up-regulated and 3 were down-regulated. Bioinformatics results predicted that down-regulation of miR-7b-3p could regulate 5-HT1AR expression,and dual-luciferase reporter gene experiments confirmed a direct regulatory relationship between the two. (3) Semen Ziziphi Spinosae extract and silencing of miR-7b-3p expression in cerebral cortical cells could cause high expression of 5-HT1AR. After silencing of miR-7b-3p,5-HT1AR expression,binding activity of serotonin and 5-HT1AR and growth hormone secretion in mouse brain tissue were all elevated. After overexpression of miR-7b-3p,5-HT1AR expression,binding activity of serotonin and 5-HT1AR and growth hormone secretion were all reduced. Accordingly,the slow-wave sleep period in mice was also prolonged or shortened. To conclude,Semen Ziziphi Spinosae extract can reduce the level of miR-7b-3p and increase the expression of 5-HT1AR in brain tissue to prolong slow wave sleep and promote the secretion of growth hormone,thereby playing a postive effect on bone growth. These findings provide a scientific basis for the use of Semen Ziziphi Spinosae extract as a potential measure to promote bone growth.

Objective This study aims to establish a transnational evaluation framework for academic competitiveness in obstetrics and gynecology,precisely positioning West China Second Hospital(WCSH)globally,identifying development bottle-necks and proposing strategic improvements.Methods Based on Elsevier's SciVal platform,bibliometric data from 12 top global institutions(7 Chinese,5 international)during 2020-2024 were analyzed.A three-dimensional indicator system was construc-ted:research output(publication volume,Q1 publications),academic impact(citations,citations per paper,FWCI),and col-laboration(international collaboration rate).Entropy weight method was employed to assign objective weights to calculate com-posite competitiveness scores.Results WCSH led in total publications(n=541)but underperformed in Q1 publication rate(34.57％vs domestic average 43.01％)and FWCI(0.67＜global baseline 1.0).Its international collaboration rate(2.8％)lagged significantly behind global peers(e.g.,NUH Singapore:53.5％).Entropy weighting identified Q1 publications(31.8％)and FWCI(28.5％)as core drivers.WCSH ranked 9th among 12 global institutions(4th domestically).Conclusion WCSH exhibits"scale advantage with quality gaps and collaboration deficit".Strategic recommendations include quality-fo-cused incentive reform,enhanced international networks,and dynamic monitoring.The study provides a data-driven transnational evaluation paradigm for the disciplinary development of obstetrics and gynecology.

Objective This study aims to establish a transnational evaluation framework for academic competitiveness in obstetrics and gynecology,precisely positioning West China Second Hospital(WCSH)globally,identifying development bottle-necks and proposing strategic improvements.Methods Based on Elsevier's SciVal platform,bibliometric data from 12 top global institutions(7 Chinese,5 international)during 2020-2024 were analyzed.A three-dimensional indicator system was construc-ted:research output(publication volume,Q1 publications),academic impact(citations,citations per paper,FWCI),and col-laboration(international collaboration rate).Entropy weight method was employed to assign objective weights to calculate com-posite competitiveness scores.Results WCSH led in total publications(n=541)but underperformed in Q1 publication rate(34.57％vs domestic average 43.01％)and FWCI(0.67＜global baseline 1.0).Its international collaboration rate(2.8％)lagged significantly behind global peers(e.g.,NUH Singapore:53.5％).Entropy weighting identified Q1 publications(31.8％)and FWCI(28.5％)as core drivers.WCSH ranked 9th among 12 global institutions(4th domestically).Conclusion WCSH exhibits"scale advantage with quality gaps and collaboration deficit".Strategic recommendations include quality-fo-cused incentive reform,enhanced international networks,and dynamic monitoring.The study provides a data-driven transnational evaluation paradigm for the disciplinary development of obstetrics and gynecology.

Background: s/Aims: Non-invasive models stratifying clinically significant portal hypertension (CSPH) are limited. Herein, we developed a new non-invasive model for predicting CSPH in patients with compensated cirrhosis and investigated whether carvedilol can prevent hepatic decompensation in patients with high-risk CSPH stratified using the new model. Methods: Non-invasive risk factors of CSPH were identified via systematic review and meta-analysis of studies involving patients with hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG). A new non-invasive model was validated for various performance aspects in three cohorts, i.e., a multicenter HVPG cohort, a follow-up cohort, and a carvediloltreating cohort. Results: In the meta-analysis with six studies (n=819), liver stiffness measurement and platelet count were identified as independent risk factors for CSPH and were used to develop the new “CSPH risk” model. In the HVPG cohort (n=151), the new model accurately predicted CSPH with cutoff values of 0 and –0.68 for ruling in and out CSPH, respectively. In the follow-up cohort (n=1,102), the cumulative incidences of decompensation events significantly differed using the cutoff values of <–0.68 (low-risk), –0.68 to 0 (medium-risk), and >0 (high-risk). In the carvediloltreated cohort, patients with high-risk CSPH treated with carvedilol (n=81) had lower rates of decompensation events than non-selective beta-blockers untreated patients with high-risk CSPH (n=613 before propensity score matching [PSM], n=162 after PSM). Conclusions Treatment with carvedilol significantly reduces the risk of hepatic decompensation in patients with high-risk CSPH stratified by the new model.

ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical features and outcomes of recompensation in patients with autoimmune hepatitis （AIH）-related decompensated cirrhosis， to identify independent predictive factors， and to construct a nomogram prediction model for the probability of recompensation. MethodsA retrospective cohort study was conducted among the adult patients with AIH-related decompensated cirrhosis who were admitted to The Fifth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital from January 2015 to August 2023 （n=211）. The primary endpoint was achievement of recompensation， and the secondary endpoint was liver-related death or liver transplantation. According to the outcome of the patients at the end of the follow-up， the patients were divided into the recompensation group （n=16） and the persistent decompensation group（n=150）.The independent-samples t test was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data with homogeneity of variance， and the Mann-Whitney U rank sum test was used for comparison of non-normally distributed continuous data with heterogeneity of variance； the chi-square test or the Fisher’s exact test was used for comparison of categorical data between groups； the Kaplan-Meier method was used for survival analysis； the Cox proportional-hazards regression model was used to identify independent predictive factors， and a nomogram model was constructed and validated. ResultsA total of 211 patients were enrolled， with a median age of 55.0 years and a median follow-up time of 44.0 months， and female patients accounted for 87.2%. Among the 211 patients， 61 （with a cumulative proportion of 35.5%） achieved recompensation. Compared with the persistent decompensation group， the recompensation group had significantly higher white blood cell count， platelet count （PLT）， total bilirubin （TBil）， alanine aminotransferase （ALT）， aspartate aminotransferase （AST）， total bile acid， prothrombin time， international normalized ratio （INR）， SMA positive rate， Model for End-Stage Liver Disease （MELD） score， Child-Pugh score， and rate of use of glucocorticoids （all P0.05）， as well as significantly lower age at baseline， number of complications， and death/liver transplantation rate （all P0.05）. At 3 and 12 months after treatment， the recompensation group had continuous improvements in AST， TBil， INR， IgG， MELD score， and Child-Pugh score， which were significantly lower than the values in the persistent decompensation group （all P0.05）， alongside with continuous increases in PLT and albumin， which were significantly higher than the values in the persistent decompensation group （P0.05）. The multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that baseline ALT （hazard ratio ［HR］=1.067， 95% confidence interval ［CI］： 1.010 — 1.127， P=0.021）， IgG （HR=0.463，95%CI：0.258 — 0.833， P=0.010）， SMA positivity （HR=3.122，95%CI：1.768 — 5.515， P0.001）， and glucocorticoid therapy （HR=20.651，95%CI：8.744 — 48.770， P0.001） were independent predictive factors for recompensation， and the nomogram model based on these predictive factors showed excellent predictive performance （C-index=0.87，95%CI：0.84 — 0.90）. ConclusionAchieving recompensation significantly improves clinical outcomes in patients with AIH-related decompensated cirrhosis. Baseline SMA positivity， a high level of ALT， a low level of IgG， and corticosteroid therapy are independent predictive factors for recompensation. The predictive model constructed based on these factors can provide a basis for decision-making in individualized clinical management.