Background Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a major occupational health concern, particularly among workers exposed to adverse ergonomic conditions. Manganese production involves heavy physical demands, yet research on WMSDs among manganese workers remains limited. Objective To investigate the prevalence and influencing factors of WMSDs among manganese workers in a manganese enterprise in Guangxi. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted from May to June 2024 on workers at a manganese factory in Guangxi. The Chinese Musculoskeletal Disorders Questionnaire was used to collect information on demographic characteristics, distribution of musculoskeletal symptoms, and work-related exposures. χ² test was applied to compare differences in positive WMSDs rates across groups, and logistic regression analysis was performed to identify associated factors. Results A total of 1476 workers were enrolled in the study after pre-determined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The overall prevalence of WMSDs was 34.15%. The most commonly affected body regions were the lower back (17.28%), neck (16.67%), and shoulders (13.82%). The results of logistic regression analysis indicated that female, older age, and education level of college or above were associated with a higher risk of WMSDs (P<0.05). Awkward working postures were significantly associated with WMSDs in corresponding body regions; in particular, awkward postures of the neck, upper limbs, trunk, and lower limbs were related to an increased risk of WMSDs in multiple body sites (P<0.05). In addition, poor lighting conditions, high workplace temperature, frequent or sustained arm support during work, and high job demands were associated with an increased risk of overall or site-specific WMSDs (P<0.05). Conclusion The high prevalence of WMSDs among manganese workers is closely associated with demographic characteristics, working postures, and work environment and organizational factors. Targeted ergonomic interventions focusing on high-risk body regions and key ergonomic exposures are warranted to reduce the risk of WMSDs among manganese workers.

JMJD1C (Jumonji Domain Containing 1C), a member of the lysine demethylase 3 (KDM3) family, is universally required for the survival of several types of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cells with different genetic mutations, representing a therapeutic opportunity with broad application. Yet how JMJD1C regulates the leukemic programs of various AML cells is largely unexplored. Here we show that JMJD1C interacts with the master hematopoietic transcription factor RUNX1, which thereby recruits JMJD1C to the genome to facilitate a RUNX1-driven transcriptional program that supports leukemic cell survival. The underlying mechanism hinges on the long N-terminal disordered region of JMJD1C, which harbors two inseparable abilities: condensate formation and direct interaction with RUNX1. This dual capability of JMJD1C may influence enhancer-promoter contacts crucial for the expression of key leukemic genes regulated by RUNX1. Our findings demonstrate a previously unappreciated role for the non-catalytic function of JMJD1C in transcriptional regulation, underlying a mechanism shared by different types of leukemias.
Core Binding Factor Alpha 2 Subunit/genetics* ; Humans ; Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute/pathology* ; Jumonji Domain-Containing Histone Demethylases/chemistry* ; Gene Expression Regulation, Leukemic ; Oxidoreductases, N-Demethylating/genetics* ; Cell Line, Tumor

Objective:To study the inhibitory effects and mechanism of Armeniacae Semen Amarum alcohol extract in melanogenesis in zebrafish embryos.Methods:48 HPF healthy zebrafish embryos were randomly divided into blank control group, arbutin group, high-, medium- and low-dosage groups. The blank control group was added with 6 ml embryo culture medium, the arbutin group was added with 8 000 μg/ml arbutin solution 6 ml, and the high-, medium- and low-dosage groups were added with 2 925, 1 950 and 1 300 μg/ml Armeniacae Semen Amarum alcohol extract, respectively. After 24 hours of intervention, the melanin area of zebrafish embryos was observed by stereomicroscope, and the inhibition rate of ethanol extract of bitter almond on tyrosinase (TYR) activity and melanin content in zebrafish embryos were detected by spectrophotometry; the antioxidant activity was evaluated by DPPH radical scavenging capacity, ABTS radical scavenging capacity and CAT activity. RT-qPCR was used to detect the mRNA levels of MITF, Tyr and TYRP2 in zebrafish embryos.Results:Compared with the arbutin group, the low-, medium-, and high-dosage groups showed an increase in melanin area ( P<0.01 or P<0.05), a decrease in TYR activity and melanin content inhibition rate ( P<0.01), and IC50 values for DPPH and ABTS free radical scavenging rates of 23.636 and 3.195 mg/ml, respectively. The CAT activity increased in the medium- and high-dosage groups ( P<0.05 or P<0.01), while the mRNA levels of TYR and MITF decreased in the low-, medium-, and high-dosage groups ( P<0.01). Conclusion:Armeniacae Semen Amarum alcohol extract can effectively inhibit the production of melanin in zebrafish embryos, and its mechanism may be closely related to TYR activity and MITF related signaling pathway.

Objective To analyze the auxiliary diagnostic effect of oral cone beam computed tomography(CBCT)in root canal treatment of flight personnel.Methods Eighty flight personnel who underwent root canal treatment in Qingdao Special Service Rehabilitation Center of the Navy from February 2020 to February 2022 were enrolled in this study.All the patients received X-ray examination and oral CBCT.The number of detected root canals,root canal localization,and root canal treatment were analyzed.Results There were 235 root canals in the 80 patients.The detection rate of oral CBCT was significantly higher than that of X-ray examination(94.47%vs 87.66%,P<0.05).A total of 206 root canals were detected by both detection methods,and the Kappa value for consistency in the number of root canals detected was 0.643(P<0.05).The successful rate of root canal negotiation assisted by oral CBCT was significantly higher than that of X-ray examination(90.64%vs 82.98%,P<0.05).Conclusion Oral CBCT can effectively assist in the detection of complex root canals,increase the number of detected root canals and assist in the location of the root canals,check the calcification of root canals,and guide root canal negotiation,which provide a guarantee for complex root canal treatment of flight personnel.

Objective:To study on anti-osteoporosis effect of different extracts of Polygoni Multiflori Radix Praeparata on zebrafish.Methods:Three kinds extracts of Polygoni Multiflori Radix Praeparata, anthraquinone and stilbene glycosides and the removal of anthraquinone and stilbene glycosides were prepared. Prednisolone was used to construct the osteoporosis model of young zebrafish. Normal control group, model group, disodium etidronate group and low-, medium- and high-dosage groups of different extracts of Polygoni Multiflori Radix Praeparata were set up. Alizarin red staining was used to investigate the mineralized skull area and bone density of juvenile zebrafish in each group. Alkaline phosphatase (AKP) and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRACP) kits were used to detect the activity of osteoblast and osteoclast enzymes in zebra larvae. The qRT PCR method was used to detect the mRNA expressions of osteoporosis related genes Runx2b, col1a2, sparc, and vdrb in each group of zebrafish.Results:Compared with model group, the skull mineralized area and bone mineral density in different extracts of Polygoni Multiflori Radix Praeparata significantly increased ( P<0.01). Polygoni Multiflori Radix Praeparata, anthraquinone and stilbene glycosides and the removal of anthraquinone and stilbene glycosides (medium- and high-dosage) could significantly increase the AKP activity of zebrafish ( P<0.01), and lower the TRAP activity of zebrafish ( P<0.01); the mRNA expression levels of Runx2b, col1a2, sparc and vdrb in juvenile zebrafish osteoporosis model were significantly up-regulated by different extracts of Polygoni Multiflori Radix Praeparata. ( P<0.01). Conclusion:Polygoni Multiflori Radix Praeparata, Anthraquinone and stilbene glycosides and the removal of anthraquinone and stilbene glycosides show better anti-osteoporosis effects. The comparison of the efficacy of three extracts from Polygonum multiflorum shows that in addition to anthraquinone and stilbene glycosides, other chemical components of Polygonum multiflorum have anti-osteoporosis effects.

Objective:To explore the correlation between mechanical complications and paraspinal muscle degeneration following posterior single-segment osteotomy corrective surgery for chronic osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCF).Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on 80 patients who underwent surgery between January 2008 and January 2021 at Peking University Third Hospital. These patients, who developed kyphotic deformity following OVCF, included 17 males and 63 females with a mean age of 63.21±8.07 years (range, 47-77 years). Postoperative mechanical complications included proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK), screw loosening, adjacent segment degeneration (ASD), and distal junctional kyphosis or failure. Patients were compared based on the occurrence of mechanical complications in relation to fat infiltration (FI), relative gross cross-sectional area (rGCSA), and relative functional cross-sectional area (rFCSA) of the paraspinal muscles. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify risk factors for postoperative complications.Results:Among the 80 patients, 19 developed PJK, while 61 did not. The PJK group exhibited significantly higher paraspinal muscle FI (0.44±0.05) compared to the non-PJK group (0.38±0.10, P<0.05). Screw loosening occurred in 7 cases, with 73 cases remaining stable. Those with screw loosening demonstrated higher paraspinal muscle FI (0.47±0.05) than those without (0.38±0.09, P<0.05). Thirty patients experienced ASD, while 50 did not. The ASD group had higher paraspinal muscle FI (0.45±0.07) and lower rFCSA (0.09±0.03) compared to the non-ASD group (0.36±0.10 and 0.13±0.06, respectively, P<0.05). Logistic regression analysis indicated that paraspinal muscle FI and rFCSA were not independent risk factors for developing ASD. Twenty-three patients experienced distal junctional kyphosis or failure, while 57 did not; those with complications exhibited higher paraspinal muscle FI (0.48±0.08) and lower rGCSA (0.16±0.04) and rFCSA (0.09±0.03) compared to those without complications (0.37±0.09, 0.20±0.09, and 0.13±0.06, respectively, P<0.05). Logistic regression analysis suggested that paraspinal muscle FI, rGCSA, and rFCSA were not independent risk factors for developing distal junctional kyphosis or failure. Conclusion:Mechanical complications following corrective surgery for chronic OVCF-related kyphosis may be associated with increased paraspinal muscle FI. Additionally, the occurrence of ASD and distal junctional kyphosis or failure may correlate with reduced paraspinal muscle rFCSA

A composite nystagmus classification framework enhanced by dual attention mechanism is proposed to address the problem that the existing researches only identify whether nystagmus occurs in a horizontal,vertical,or axial direction,but fail to consider the issue of composite nystagmus composed of multiple directions with various intensities in clinical practice.A spatiotemporal concentration algorithm for nystagmus videos is presented,and it combines convolutional neural networks and Hough transform to remove interference from invalid frames and regions and to improve the quality of nystagmus videos.Then,a dense optical flow algorithm is used to extract the optical flow field of eye movement.Finally,a composite nystagmus classification network based on dual attention mechanism enhancement is constructed.An improved efficient channel attention module is used to effectively obtain the direction and intensity of nystagmus in different channels of the optical flow map;and a temporal attention module is added at the end of the bidirectional long short-term memory network to achieve significant expression of classification results based on different temporal features.On the nystagmus dataset provided by the cooperating hospital,the proposed method has an accuracy rate of 83.17%for composite nystagmus classification,and achieved accuracy rates of 91.03%,89.74%,and 86.05%for individual horizontal,vertical,and axial nystagmus classifications.The proposed method realizes the intelligent classification of composite nystagmus and is valuable in clinic.

BACKGROUND:The combination of good biomechanical properties,controlled drug release and multi-functionality of core-shell structured nanofibers is receiving more and more attention,which also makes them promising for a wide range of applications in the field of oral tissue regeneration. OBJECTIVE:To summarize the preparation,drug loading and release mechanisms of core-shell structured nanofibers and their application in the regenerative repair of oral tissues. METHODS:A computer search of the literature collected in CNKI and PubMed from January 2000 to November 2022 was applied,and the search terms in English and Chinese were"electrospinning,core-shell structures,drug delivery systems,jaw bone regeneration,cartilage regeneration,periodontal tissue regeneration". RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)There are various methods for the preparation of core-shell structured nanofibers,but the coaxial and emulsion methods of electrostatic spinning have unique advantages such as simple operation,diverse material selection and good biocompatibility.(2)Core-shell structured nanofibers can be used as bacteriostatic agents,carriers of different types of drugs,and scaffolds for cell adhesion,providing new therapeutic options for oral tissue regeneration.(3)Controlled degradation and drug release rate of core-shell structured nanofibers can better adapt to the healing process of oral tissue defect repair and achieve ideal tissue regeneration.

【Objective】 To statistically analyze the relationship between homologous recombination repair deficiency (HRD) score and clinicopathological characteristics, genomic mutations in patients with high-risk and metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) and the prognostic predictive value in mHSPC. 【Methods】 A total of 127 patients diagnosed with high-risk prostate cancer and mHSPC, treated at the Department of Urology of Chinese PLA General Hospital during Dec.2021 and Nov.2023 were enrolled.Homologous recombination repair (HRR) gene sequencing was performed, and the genomic scar score (GSS) algorithm were conducted to calculate the HRD score.The relationship between HRD scores and clinicopathological features, genomic alterations, and prognosis were analyzed. 【Results】 The median HRD score was 1.6(0.8, 5.2), 30(23.6%) patients’ HRD scores ≥10, and 11(8.7%) patients’ HRD scores ≥20.Clinicopathological features, including ISUP classification ≥4 (P=0.044) and metastatic status (P=0.008) were associated with high HRD score.Patients with mutations in the BRCA, TP53 and MYC systems had significantly higher HRD score than those with wild-type genes (P<0.05).In mHSPC, the risk of biochemical recurrence was 12.836 times higher in patients with HRD score ≥20 than in those with <20 [OR:12.836 (1.332-124.623), P=0.028]. 【Conclusion】 Baseline HRD score was lower in patients with high-risk prostate cancer and mHSPC.Patients with high HRD score may have higher histological grading (ISUP≥4) and later clinical stage.Further investigation is needed to determine the threshold of HRD scores as biochemical markers suggestive of a poor prognosis.

Objective To explore the effects of microRNA-342-3p/Mg2+Mn2+-dependent protein phosphatase 1E(miR-342-3p/PPM1E)on the proliferation,migration,and invasion of clear cell renal cell carcinoma(ccRCC)cells.Methods The gene chips GSE12105,GSE23085,GSE66271,and GSE66270 were searched,and the relationship between miR-342-3p,PPM1E,and the clinical malignant phenotypes of ccRCC was analyzed.ACHN and 769-P cells were transfected with miR-342-3p inhibitor.The effects of miR-342-3p on cell proliferation,migration,and invasion were examined.ACHN cell line with stable and high expression of miR-342-3p was constructed,and the tumorigenicity of the cell line in BALB/c nude mice was observed.The targeted relationship between miR-342-3p and PPM1E was verified by dual-luciferase reporter gene assay.The cells were transfected with miR-342-3p mimic and pcDNA-PPM1E plasmids to observe whether PPM1E could reverse the effects of miR-342-3p overexpression on the proliferation,migration,and invasion of the cells.Results The expression of miR-342-3p was upregulated in ccRCC,and there were significant differences among patients with tumors of different T stages and G stages and those with different prognoses(P<0.05).The overall survival in the miR-342-3p high-expression group was significantly shorter than that in the low-expression group(P<0.05).Compared with those in the miR-NC group,the miR-342-3p level was significantly downregulated in the inhibitor group,and the cell proliferation ability and the numbers of migrating and invading cells were also significantly decreased(P<0.05).Compared with the miR-NC group,miR-342-3p group had significantly increased volume and mass of tumor tissues and miR-342-3p level,but significantly decreased level of PPM1E mRNA(P<0.05).The expression of PPM1E was downregulated in ccRCC,and there were significant differences among patients with tumors of different M stages,N stages,and G stages,and different recurrence statuses(P<0.05).The miR-342-3p could inhibit the expression of PPM1E in a targeted way.Compared with the miR-NC group,the miR-342-3p group had significantly increased cell proliferation ability and increased numbers of migrating and invading cells(P<0.05).However,PPM1E could reverse the promotion effect of miR-342-3p mimic on ccRCC cells(P<0.05).Conclusion The miR-342-3p can inhibit PPM1E expression in a targeted way,and thus promotes the proliferation,migration,and invasion of ccRCC cells.