OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect and mechanism of self-assembled nanoparticles from Shaoyao gancao decoction （SGD-SAN） on the intestinal absorption behavior of its main active components. METHODS SGD-SAN was prepared and characterized. Using an in-situ single-pass intestinal perfusion model in rats， the absorption characteristics of five active components （albiflorin， paeoniflorin， liquiritin apioside， liquiritin， glycyrrhizic acid） from SGD-SAN in the jejunum and ileum were studied， with the absorption rate constant （ K a ） and apparent permeability coefficient （ P eff ） as indicators， and compared with free drugs. In the intestinal segment with optimal absorption， the effects of drug concentration and efflux transporter inhibitors （P-glycoprotein inhibitor verapamil， multidrug resistance-associated protein 2 inhibitor indomethacin， breast cancer resistance protein inhibitor reserpine） on the intestinal absorption characteristics of these components were examined. RESULTS The obtained SGD-SAN exhibited a spherical shape with uniform sizes， an average particle diameter of （155.57±2.65） nm， a polydispersity index of 0.34±0.03， and a Zeta potential of （－9.30±1.12） mV. The average total content of five active components， including albiflorin， was 12.26%， and remained unaffected by enzymatic degradation and intestinal physical absorption. Compared with the free drug group， the five active components in the SGD-SAN group exhibited higher absorption rates in the ileal segment， with significantly elevated K a and P eff values （except for the P eff value of glycyrrhizic acid in the ileal segment） （ P ＜0.05 or P ＜0.01）. Their absorption demonstrated a concentration-dependent trend. In the free drug groups， the absorption of each component was regulated by corresponding inhibitors （ P ＜0.05 or P ＜0.01）； whereas in the SGD-SAN groups， except for albiflorin and paeoniflorin， the absorption of the remaining components was not affected by the inhibitors （ P ＞0.05）. CONCLUSIONS SGD-SAN significantly enhances the intestinal absorption efficiency of active components. The above absorption-enhancing effect may be related to the avoidance of efflux transporter influence and the presence of a mixed absorption mode.

Objective To investigate the underlying mechanism of abnormal specification of spermatogonial stem cells(SSCs)in male mice following Rb1 conditional knockout in mitotic-arrested prospermatogonia.Methods ① R language was used to analyze the single-cell RNA sequencing(scRNA-seq)data of prospermatogonia derived from postnatal day 0.5(P0.5)male mice through the gene expression omnibus(GEO)public database(accession number:GSE124904).② Mitoti-arrested prospermatogonia Rb1 conditional knockout(cKO)mice as well as Rb1 cKO mice with Id4-gfp transgene were generated using Vasa-Cre mice crossed with Rb1flox/flox or Id4-gfpTg;Rb1flox/flox mice.PCR was employed to detect the deletion of Rb1 in order to distinguish the control and cKO male mice.The testes of male mice(n=3～8)within a few days after birth were collected.After that,flow cytometry was applied to divide the ID4-GFP cells into 3 communities based on the GFP fluorescence intensity,and then detect the number of cells and cell cycle in each community.③ Germ cell proliferation(Ki67 positive,Ki67+),SSCs specification(FOXO1 nuclear transition),and germ cell differentiation(STRA8+)were detected with immunofluorescence staining.④ TUNEL staining was utilized to detect cell apoptosis.Results ① The results of scRNA-seq showed that in the two set clusters of prospermatogonia,the prospermatogonia that further specifies to generate SSCs had enriched genes that are associated with cell proliferation.② Germ cell proliferation assay indicated that the average ratio of Ki67+germ cells in the testicular cross-section of the cKO mice was significantly higher than that of the control mice at P2.5[(46.10±6.21)%vs(11.22±3.27)%,P<0.01].③ Flow cytometry revealed that,among the brightest community of ID4-GFP cells,the percentage of the cells at S phase was obviously higher in the testicular cells derived from the cKO mice when compared to the control mice at P2.5[(12.05±1.22)%vs(5.05±1.46)%,P<0.05].④ TUNEL staining displayed that cell apoptosis was detected in the testicular cross-section of cKO mice rather than that of the control mice.⑤ The results of SSCs specification exploration showed that statistical difference was observed in the percentage of cytoplasmic FOXO1 in the testicular cross-section between the control and cKO mice[(20.57±2.15)%vs(45.08±2.45)%,P<0.01].Conclusion Rb1 knockout in mitotic-arrested prospermatogonia disrupts their postnatal cell cycle re-enter and induces cell apoptosis,which further results in abnormal SSC specification.

Objective To explore the connection between immune-related plasma proteins and Parkinson's disease.Methods By analyzing genome-wide association study data of 4907 immune-related plasma proteins,we assessed their direct impact on the risk of Parkinson's disease.Single-nucleus RNA sequencing data were also utilized for protein expression analysis.Results Four im-mune-related proteins,cerebral dopamine neurotrophic factor(CDNF),cathepsin B(CTSB),im-munoglobulin G Fc receptor 2a(FCGR2A),and hemoglobin beta subunit(HBB),were identified to be associated with the risk of Parkinson's disease.Among them,increased expression levels of CDNF,CTSB and HBB were found to decrease the risk(OR=0.871,95％CI:0.779-0.973,P=0.015;OR=0.835,95％CI:0.758-0.920,P=0.001;OR=0.735,95％CI:0.631-0.857,P=0.001),whereas increased level of FCGR2A was associated with a higher risk of PD(OR=1.137,95％CI:1.058-1.223,P=0.001).Singl e-cell sequencing analyzes protein expression and its dis-tribution among different cell types in the brain.CDNF and CTSB exhibit high expression levels in multiple brain cell types,FCGR2A is predominantly expressed in brain microglia and HBB shows minimal expression in the brain.Conclusion There are potential links between the four proteins CDNF,CTSB,FCGR2A and HBB and the risk of Parkinson's disease.Our results emphasize that the genetic risk variants of Parkinson's disease influence the disease's occurrence by modulating the expression of these immune-related proteins.Additionally,single-cell expression data reveal the expression patterns of these target proteins in the brain.

Objective    To analyze the effectiveness of in vitro fenestration versus bypass surgery techniques in the treatment of type B aortic dissection involving the left subclavian artery by thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR). Methods    Among the 53 patients with type B aortic dissection involving the left subclavian artery admitted to our center from January 2017 to October 2020, 23 underwent in vitro fenestration + TEVAR (a fenestration group with 18 males and 5 females aged 53.6±5.3 years), and 30 patients underwent left common carotid artery-left subclavian artery bypass + TEVAR (a bypass group with 24 males and 6 females aged 51.8±3.8 years). The effectiveness and safety between the two groups were compared. Results    The surgical success rate was 100.0% in both groups. And there was no death within postoperative 30 days and during the follow-up. There was no endoleak immediately postoperatively and during 1-year follow-up in the two groups. The operation time and hospitalization expenses in the fenestration group was less or shorter than those in the bypass group (P<0.05). The reduction in blood pressure of the left upper limb in the fenestration group was greater than that in the bypass group (P<0.05). There was no symptom of left upper limb ischemia, dizziness or hoarseness in both groups. Conclusion    The two methods of reconstruction of the left subclavian artery are safe and effective. In vitro fenestration can reduce surgical trauma and costs, and bypass surgery can provide better forward blood flow for the left subclavian artery.

BACKGROUND: It has been pointed out that perioperative hypothermia can increase the incidence of coagulation, acidosis, stroke, sepsis, pneumonia and myocardial infarction, so it is of great significance to monitor and maintain normal body temperature during perioperative period. OBJECTIVE: To design a medical carbon fiber thermostatic heating pad to prevent perioperative hypothermia and reduce complications. METHODS: The carbon fiber heating technology and medical equipment standard are combined and integrated into many advanced technologies. The system mainly consisted of power supply conversion, operation system, computer control system, PWM control and output, various heating pads and temperature controlling measurement system. A total of 200 patients undergoing epidural anesthesia in Zhengzhou First People's Hospital were randomly divided into two groups: the observation group (n=100) was treated with the medical carbon fiber thermostatic heating pad (adjusting temperature 38-40 oC), and the control group (n=100) with common quilt. The body temperature and shivering were monitored before operation, 10, 30 and 60 minutes after anesthesia, and 2 hours after operation. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) The heating pad had the characteristics of explosion proof, power purification, shielding isolation, output protection, computer control, and PWM modulation. (2) In clinical application, there was no skin irritation and skin allergy reaction in the observation group. (3) During operation, the body temperature of the observation group was relatively stable, and there was no significant difference in the body temperature in the observation group before and at 2 hours after operation (P> 0.05). However, the fluctuation of body temperature in control group was visible and showed a downward trend, and the body temperature in the control group showed a significant difference before and 2 hours after operation (P < 0.05). The body temperature of 10, 30, 60 minutes after anesthesia and 2 hours after operation was significantly higher in the observation group than the control group (P < 0.05). (4) The postoperative incidence of shivering in the control group was significantly higher than that in the observation group (18％ vs. 5％, P < 0.05). To conclude, the medical carbon fiber thermostatic heating pad is advanced in technology, safe and reliable in use, providing a new way for the prevention of perioperative shivering.

Objective To evaluate the value of color flow angio(CFA)in judging the status of thyroid function by analyzing the ultrasonographic features and quantitatively measuring the blood flow signals in patients with thyroid diffuse lesions.Methods Totally 100 patients with thyroid diffuse lesions diagnosed by ultrasonography between Oct.2016 and Jun.2017 were divided into three groups:hyperthyroidism group(n=30),hypothyroidism group(n=34)and euthyroid group(n=36).Moreover,30 cases of healthy volunteers were chosen as control group.The blood flow index including vascularity index(VI)value and Vascularity value of region of interest from all cases was measured through CFA imaging technique.The differences of VI and Vascularity from above 4 groups were compared using one-way analysis of variance.Comparison among groups was carried out by SNK-q test.The subjects' work curves(ROC curves)were plotted and analyzed using clinical diagnosis as gold standard.At the same time,the correlation between VI and thyroid function in hyperthyroid group and hypothyroidism group was analyzed through Pearson correlation coefficient.Results The levels of VI and Vascularity in hyperthyroid group,hypothyroid group,euthyroid group and control group were decreased gradually with significant differences between every two groups.VI : control vs hyperthyroid,hypothyroid and euthyroid group: q=13.67,7.00 and 3.93,all P＜0.01.Euthyroid vs hyperthyroidism and hypothyroid group: q=10.35,P＜0.01 and q=3.27,P＜0.05.Hyperthyroidism vs hypothyroid group: q=7.09,P＜0.01.Vascularity: control vs hyperthyroid,hypothyroid and euthyroid group: q=15.23,10.16 and 6.58,all P＜0.01.Euthyroid vs hyperthyroidism and hypothyroid group: q=9.33 and 3.83,both P＜0.01.Hyperthyroidism vs hypothyroid group: q=5.55,P＜0.01.The area under the curve of hyperthyroidism group and hypothyroidism group was 0.733,with 9.526%as the diagnostic cutoff point.The sensitivity and specificity were 70.0%and 76.5%respectively.The area under the curve of the abnormal group and normal group was 0.768,with 7.404%as the diagnostic cutoff point.The sensitivity and specificity were 62.5%and 88.9%,respectively.The VI value of hyperthyroidism group was positively correlated with FT3 and FT4(r=0.584,0.499,both P＜0.05),and negatively correlated with TSH(r=-0.447,P＜0.05).The VI value of hypothyroidism group was negatively correlated with FT4(r=-0.342,P＜0.05),and had no significant correlation with FT3 and TSH(r=0.121,-0.007,P＞0.05).Conclusion CFA imaging technology can quantitatively measure the blood flow signals of thyroid parenchyma and evaluate the thyroid function in patients with thyroid diffuse lesions.

Objective To analyzes the situation and influential factors of participation in physical activities for the people with disabilities. Methods The Administration Data of 2017 Basic Service Status and Needs of People with Disabilities in Henan Province were analyzed. Results There were 4% of the people with disabilities participation in physical activities. The main reasons for failing participation in physical activity included lack of suitable events, inadequate places and facilities, incomplete organization and guidance, and lack of family and social support. The participation in physical activities was influenced by factors as genders, ages, types of disability, grades of disability and household registration (P < 0.05). Conclusion The rate of participation of physical activity is low and the factors of gender, age, category and severity of disabilities may influence on it.

Objective To investigate the needs and service of rehabilitation status of the people with intellectual disability, to support rehabilitation service for them. Methods A total of 167,872 cases with intellectual disability from the Administration Data of 2017 Basic Service Status and Needs of People with Disabilities in Henan Province were analyzed and rehabilitation needs included medical service and support, assistive productions, and rehabilitation training. Results 56.4% of the people with intellectual disability reported their rehabilitation needs. The rehabilitation needs were different with their ages, levels of disability and household registration (χ2 > 976.42, P < 0.001). Only 19.0% of the people with intellectual disability accessed rehabilitation services, and the influential factors included demographic variables, family economic status, transportation, knowledge and information, etc. Conclusion There are huge needs of rehabilitation services for the people with intellectual disability needed to be tailored. It is necessary to increase the supply of rehabilitation services using approach of precise rehabilitation, and improve the quality of rehabilitation services.

Objectiv e Renal ischemia-reperfusion ( I/R) may cause myocardial injury and dexmedetomidine ( DEX) is a new alpha-2 adrenergic agonist with the effects of antisympathia , seda-tion, and analgesia.This study was to investigate the effect of DEX on the myocardial tissue of rats at different time points after renal I/R. Methods Forty male Wistar rats were randomized into 5 groups of equal number,sham operation, 60 min renal ischemia and 3 h reperfusion (I/R1), 120 min ischemia and 3 h reperfusion (I/R2 ), 60 min ischemia and DEX+3 h reperfusion (D1), 120 min ischemia and DEX+3 h reperfusion ( D2) .Renal I/R was induced by removal of the right kidney and ligation of the left re-nal artery and vein followed by 3 hours of reperfusion.Meanwhile, intraperitoneal injection of DEX at 50μg/kg was given to the ani-mals in groups D1 and D2 at 60 at 120 min respectively after ischemia.After 3 hours of reperfusion, blood samples were collected for measurement of the concentrations of serum creatinine (Cr) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN), and renal and myocardial tissues harvested for observation of pathological changes under the light microscope and determination of the expressions of TNF-αand IL-10 by ELISA.Results Significant increases were observed in the concentrations of serum Cr and BUN , the expressions of TNF-αand IL-10 in the renal tissues and those in the myocardial tissues in groups I /R1([84.67 ±9.62] μmol/L, [8.55 ±1.08] mmol /L), I/R2 ([167.11 ±18.81] μmol/L, [13.42 ±1.25] mmol/L), D1 ([69.67 ±9.52] μmol/L, [7.56 ±0.70] mmol/L), and D2 ([114.29 ±12.50] μmol/L, [10.27 ±0.78] mmol/L), as compared with the sham operation group ([53.20 ±9.21] μmol/L, [3.75 ±0.78] mmol/L), (all P <0.05).Significant decreases was observed in the sham operation group as compared with other groups in the expressions of TNF-αand IL-10 (P<0.05).Significant decreases was observed in the D1 and D2 groups compared with other groups in the expressions of TNF-α, but increasing in IL-10.②Injury was reduced in the D1 and D2 groups compared with other groups.③The horizontal stripes of myocardial tissue disappeared in I/R1 and I/R2 decreases of inflammatory cells was observed in D1 and D2 groups compared with others. Conclusion Dexmedetomidine can attenuate myocar-dial injury induced by renal ischemia-reperfusion in rats and its inhibitory effect on inflammatory factors may be involved in the mechanism.

Objective Renal ischemia-reperfusion may cause myocardial injury and dexmedetomidine ( DEX)is a new alpha-2 adrenergic agonist which has the effects of antisympathia , sedation and analgesia.The article was to observe the effects of different doses of dexmedetomidine on myocardial injury induced by renal ischemia -reperfusion(I/R) in Rats. Methods 40 male Wistar rats were randomized into 5 groups(n=8 each)using a random number table: sham operation group(isolation of bilateral renal pedicles without ligation), I/R group (3 hours′reperfusion 120 minutes after the right nephrectomy and the ligation of left renal artery ), DEX low dose group, DEX middle dose group and DEX high dose group (DEX 25, 50, 100 μg/kg were respectively injected intraperitone-ally in rats of the three groups plus 3 hours′reperfusion after 120 minutes′ischemia ) .Blood samples were collected at 3 hours′reper-fusion to determine serum creatinine(Cr) and blood urea nitrogen(BUN) concentrations.Kidney and myocardial specimens were ex-tracted for microscopic examination and IL-10,TNF-αcontent were detected by ELISA. Results In sham operation group, renal structure was normal.In I/R group, a great amount of erythrocyte infiltration and interstitial infiltrating inflammatory cells were found in glomerulus and a lot of exfoliative cells were found in renal tubules .In DEX low dose group , erythrocyte infiltration and interstitial infiltrating inflammatory cells were found in glomerulus and a few exfoliative cells were found in renal tubules .In DEX middle dose group, erythrocyte infiltration and interstitial infiltrating inflammatory cells were found in partial glomerulus and a few exfoliative cells were found in renal tubules .In DEX high dose group , erythrocyte infiltration and interstitial infiltrating inflammatory cells in partial glomerulus were found and rare exfoliative cells were found in renal tubules .In sham operation group , cardiomyocytes were arranged in perfect order and normal structure , and chromatins and cytoplasms were in uniform distribution .In I/R group, edema and spongiform were obvious in cardiomyocytes , and focal coagulative necrosis was observed along with a great amount of infiltrating inflammatory cells and rare flaky bleeding .In DEX low dose group , edema and spongiform were found in cardiomyocytes , and focal coagulative necrosis was observed along with a great amount of infiltrating inflammatory cells and rare flaky bleeding .In DEX middle dose group , edema was found in cardiomyocytes , and mini focal coagulative necrosis was observed along with a small amount of infiltrating inflammatory cells.In DEX high dose group , edema was found in cardiomyocytes along with a small amount of infiltrating inflammatory cells .Com-pared with sham operation group , Cr, BUN concentrations in serum and IL-10,TNF-αcontents in kidney tissue and myocardium signif-icantly increased in I/R group, low dose group, middle dose group and high dose group(P<0.05).Compared with I/R group, IL-10 contents kidney tissue and myocardium significantly increased in small dose group (P<0.05).Cr ([167.11 ±18.81, 135.46 ± 9.80, 114.29 ±12.50, 100.15 ±8.81]μmol/L), BUN ([13.42 ±1.25, 11.73 ±1.15, 10.27 ±0.78, 9.28 ±0.52] mmol/L) concentrations in serum and TNF-αcontents in kidney tissue ([578.45 ±30.59, 530.76 ±20.59, 482.23 ±27.12, 423.14 ± 21.16]ng/L) and myocardium ([565.00 ±37.66, 517.82 ±36.89, 469.99 ±32.43, 407.41 ±23.77] ng/L) significantly de-creased in a dose-dependent manner in low , middle and high groups (P<0.05).Microscopic examination showed that the pathological changes of both kidney tissue and myocardium were significantly attenuated in low , middle and high dose group . Conclusion Dexmedetomidine can allenuate myocardial tissue injury induced by renal ischemia -reperfusion in a dose-dependent manner in rats and its mechanism may be involved with the inhibition of inflammatory factors .