Objective: To investigate the indoor fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) pollution and its influencing factors in children s bedrooms using solid fuel, so as to provide evidence for effective strategy to reduce PM 2.5 pollution. Methods: From December 2019 to November 2020, 198 households (108 in the north, 90 in the south) from two pilots in the north(Jiamusi in Heilongjiang Province) and south of China (Mianyang in Sichuan Province) were selected, and status of solid fuels using were obtained through home visits, dynamic changes in PM 2.5 concentrations in children s bedrooms were monitored by using real time online instruments, and the influencing factors of PM 2.5 pollution were analyzed by using a mixed effects model. Results: During the monitoring period, the daily PM 2.5 concentrations in the northern and southern pilot were 78.33 (40.50, 154.80) and 38.54(26.20, 58.46) μg/m 3, respectively, exceeding standard rates of 44.57% and 33.22%. During the heating period, the daily PM 2.5 concentrations in the northern and southern pilot were 212.50(133.60,244.10) and 104.42(73.97, 134.90) μg/m 3, respectively, with over standard rates of 96.75% and 86.96%. The mixed effects model analysis results showed that children s bedroom PM 2.5 concentrations were associated with solid fuel usage duration, window opening time, room layout (shared entrance door between kitchen and bedroom), indoor smoking, indoor humidity, and solid fuel use in the bedroom ( β =0.19, -0.05, 1.20, 0.43, 0.02, 0.35, all P <0.05). Conclusion Solid fuel combustion significantly comtributes to PM 2.5 pollution in children s bedrooms, with more pronounced impacts observed in northern China compared to southern regions.

Y chromosome microdeletions are an important cause of male infertility. At present, research on the Y chromosome is mainly focused on analyzing the loss of large segments of the azoospermia factor a/b/c (AZFa/b/c) gene, and few studies have reported the impact of unit point deletion in the AZF band on fertility. This study analyzed the effect of sperm quality after sY1192 loss in 116 patients. The sY1192-independent deletion accounted for 41.4% (48/116). Eight patterns were found in the deletions associated with sY1192. The rate of sperm detection was similar in the semen of patients with the independent sY1192 deletion and the combined sY1192 deletions (52.1% vs 50.0%). The patients with only sY1192 gene loss had a higher probability of sperm detection than the patients whose sY1192 gene locus existed, but other gene loci were lost (52.1% vs 32.0%). The hormone levels were similar in patients with sY1192 deletion alone and in those with sY1192 deletion and other types of microdeletions in the presence of the sY1192 locus. After multiple intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) attempts, the pregnancy rate of spouses of men with sY1192-independent deletions was similar to that of other types of microdeletions, but the fertilization and cleavage rates were higher. We observed that eight deletion patterns were observed for sY1192 microdeletions of AZFb/c, dominated by the independent deletion of sY1192. After ICSI, the fertilization rate and cleavage rate of the sY1192-independent microdeletion were higher than those of other Y chromosome microdeletion types, but there was no significant difference in pregnancy outcomes.
Humans ; Female ; Pregnancy ; Male ; Chromosomes, Human, Y/genetics* ; Adult ; Chromosome Deletion ; Pregnancy Outcome/genetics* ; Infertility, Male/genetics* ; Spermatozoa/physiology* ; Semen Analysis ; Sex Chromosome Disorders of Sex Development/genetics* ; Sperm Injections, Intracytoplasmic ; Azoospermia/genetics* ; Sex Chromosome Aberrations

OBJECTIVE: Peritoneal dialysis(PD)-associated peritonitis is a common and major complication of PD and the most common cause of technical failure of PD. The presence of bacterial biofilm may be an important factor leading to refractory or recurrence of peritonitis. To investigate the formation and characteristics of bacterial biofilms on PD catheters after peritonitis-associated catheter removal. METHODS: The patients with maintenance PD who were regularly followed up in the Peking University People' s Hospital from June 2007 to January 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients who withdrew from PD because of peritonitis and removed the PD catheter in our hospital and underwent the scanning electron microscope examination of the catheter were selected. The general information of the patients, the electron microscope results of the PD catheter and the bacterial culture results of the PD fluid were summarized. RESULTS: (1) A total of 18 patients were included, 11 were female (accounting for 61.1%). The average age of the patients was (59.1±11.5) years, and the average duration of dialysis was (80.1±47.4) months. Primary kidney diseases were predominantly chronic glomerulonephritis (55.6%), followed by diabetic nephropathy (27.8%), and others (16.6%). The reasons for catheters removal in 18 patients were refractory peritonitis in 11 cases, recurrent peritonitis in 5 cases, and fungal peritonitis in 2 cases. (2) 16 of the 18 patients (88.9%) had catheter bacterial biofilm, and the bacterial biofilm forms were all cocci. Some were arranged in grape-like shapes, and their diameters ranged from about 500 nm to 1 000 nm. The bacterial culture results of peritoneal dialysis fluid showed that the three most common pathogens were Escherichia coli, methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA), and Staphylococcus epidermidis. (3) Among the 18 patients enrolled, 13 patients (72.2%) had peritonitis in the past. The causative bacteria of peritonitis in 9 patients were cocci, including coagulase-negative Staphylococci (Staphylococcus suis, Staphylococcus surface, Staphylococcus xylosus, Staphylococcus warneri), Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus (Streptococcus salivarius and Aerococus viridans). CONCLUSION Bacterial biofilm formation on the inner surface of PD catheter is common in peritonitis-associated catheter removal patients. Not all PD catheters removed due to peritonitis have bacterial biofilms. Bacterial biofilms and peritonitis pathogens may not be consistent.
Humans ; Biofilms/growth & development* ; Peritonitis/etiology* ; Peritoneal Dialysis/instrumentation* ; Middle Aged ; Female ; Male ; Retrospective Studies ; Catheters, Indwelling/microbiology* ; Device Removal ; Catheter-Related Infections/microbiology* ; Aged ; Adult

Objective To investigate the distribution characteristics of serum sIgE antibodies against four allergenic protein components of egg white in children with egg allergy,and then clarify the clinical application value of single component-resolved diagnostics of egg allergy.Methods Serum samples from 197 children with egg allergy were collected.The levels of serum sIgE antibodies against four major allergenic protein components of egg white,including ovomucin,ovalbumin,ovotransferrin,and lysozyme,were detected by the light-excited chemiluminescence assay(LiCA),and the distribution characteristics of sIgE antibodies were analyzed.Results The positive rates of serum sIgE antibodies against ovalbumin,ovomucin,ovotransferrin,and lysozyme in 197 chlidren with egg allergy were 77.16%(152/197),70.56%(139/197),35.02%(69/197),and 18.27%(36/197),respectively.The positive rate of serum sIgE antibody against both ovomucin and ovalbumin was 30.45%.There was a weak correlation between the levels of sIgE antibodies against egg and the cumulative levels of sIgE antibodies against four allergenic protein components(r=0.266 8,P＜0.05).There were signifi-cant individual differences in the levels of serum sIgE antibodies against four allergenic protein components of egg white in the children with egg allergy.Conclusion There is individual heterogeneity in the levels of serum sIgE antibodies against four components of egg white in the children with egg allergy.The detection of sIgE antibodies against egg white components can distinguish different forms of egg allergies,which is of great value for the accurate diagnosis and precise desensitization of children's egg allergy.

CD200 and its receptor CD200R constitute an endogenous inhibitory signal. The binding of CD200 and CD200R can regulate the immune response to pathogenic stimuli, which has received much attention in recent years. It has been found that CD200-CD200R is involved in the regulation of many kinds of pathological inflammation, including autoimmune diseases, cardiac cerebrovascular disease, infection and tumor. This paper reviews the protein structure, distribution, expression, biological function of CD200-CD200R and the correlation with diseases, and analyses the current status and development ideas of CD200-CD200R as drug targets. It aims to provide theoretical support for new drug research and development based on this target.

Objective In this study,we aimed to use network pharmacology techniques to predict the key targets of a prescription of Ziziphi spinosae semen formula(ZSSF)compound for depression,and to verify its mechanism of action using a zebrafish model of rifampicin-induced depression.Methods The drug targets of ZSSF were retrieved from the TCMSP database,and the target names were corrected using the UniProt database.Depression-related targets were identified using the GeneCards,OMIM,and NCBI databases.Protein-protein interaction information for the shared targets was predicted using the STRING database.The collected data were then analyzed using the Metascape database to determine GO and KEGG pathway enrichment,and the result were visualized using microbiotics.Behavioral experiments and reverse-transcription quantitative PCR experiments were conducted to verify the therapeutic effects of ZSSF on a zebrafish depression model induced by risperdal.Results 188 targets were screened to find the interactions between depression and ZSSF.The protein-protein interaction result showed that ZSSF primarily targeted TNF-α,IL-2,IL-6,IL-1β,and IL-10 to produce its antidepressant effect.KEGG pathway enrichment analysis revealed that ZSSF exerted its effects on depression through various signaling pathways,including the TNF,PI3K-Akt,and cGMP-PKG signaling pathways.The result of the animal experiments showed that the treatment groups given high,medium,and low doses of ZSSF exhibited significant improvements in movement distance under acoustic and light stimulation compared with the model group(P＜0.05).The speed of movement of the treatment groups was also significantly faster(P＜0.01).Additionally,the mRNA expression levels of TNF-α,IL-2,IL-6,IL-1β,and IL-10 were up-regulated in the brain tissues of zebrafish in the high-,medium-,and low-dosage groups of ZSSF compared those in the model group(P＜0.001).Conclusions ZSSF exerts its antidepressant effect through multiple components and targets,and its antidepressant effects may be associated with its inhibition of inflammatory factors.

Objective To examine the hypoglycemic effect of Chinese yam polysaccharide on the 3T3-L1 insulin resistance cell model.Methods IR-3T3-L1 adipocytes were randomly divided into control group(Con),model group(DEX),metformin group(Met,positive drug group)and CYPS group(0.05,0.15,0.45 mg/mL).After the creation of the IR-3T3-L1 cell model by dexamethasone(DEX)(1 μmol/L)stimulation,Chinese yam polysaccharide treatment was applied.Glucose intake and the levels of TC,TG,LDL-C,HDL-C,GSH-Px,MDA,HK,and PK were then measured.AMPK-PI3K/Akt signaling pathway-associated gene expression was identified using qRT-PCR.Results The glucose consumption of IR-3T3-L1 cells was considerably decreased after 48 hours of treatment with 1 μmol/L DEX compared to that of the Con group(P＜0.01),and the reduction persisted for 60 hours.0.05,0.15,0.45 mg/mL CYPS treatment significantly increased glucose consumption(P＜0.01),HK,PK,GSH-Px enzyme activities(P＜0.01),HDL-C content(P＜0.01),and decreased MDA enzyme activity(P＜0.01),T-CHO,TG,LDL-C content(P＜0.01)in IR-3T3-L1 cells.01).Additionally,CYPS administration dramatically decreased PI3K,Akt,GLUT-4,AMPK,IRS-2,PPARa,and adiponectin mRNA expression levels(P＜0.05)and reduced IRS-1,GSK-3β,ACC,and FAS mRNA expression levels(P＜0.01).Conclusions In IR-3T3-L1 cells,CYPS can reduce oxidative stress,control lipid metabolism disorders,and enhance DEX-induced glucose intake.AMPK-PI3K/Akt signaling pathway-associated genes may be connected to the process.

Objective:To evaluate the regeneration and biomechanical property recovery of semitendinosus tendon(ST)/gracilis tendon(GT) after anterior cruciate ligament(ACL) reconstruction using shear wave elastorgraphy (SWE) combined with high-frequency ultrasound(HFUS).Methods:Twenty-five patients who underwent ST/GT autograft reconstruction after ACL rupture at the People′s Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region from January 2020 to June 2022 were prospectively enrolled. All patients underwent HFUS, SWE and flexion strength assessment at pre-operation and 1, 3, 6, 12, 24 months postoperatively. The morphology, length, cross-sectional area and SWE of ST/GT and flexion strength of knee were recorded at each time point. Repeated measures analysis of variance was employed to compare the cross-sectional area and elasticity value of regenerated ST/GT at different time points. Spearman correlation analysis was used to investigate the relationship between the elasticity value of regenerated ST/GT and flexion strength.Results:The regeneration rates of ST/GT after being harvested for ACL reconstruction were 88% and 92%. The length of the regenerated ST/GT were shorter than before operation(both P<0.05). Repeated measures analysis of variance revealed significant differences in the cross-sectional area of regenerated ST/GT, both in terms of time effect and inter-group effect ( F=27.264, 28.980; both P<0.001), but no significant difference was observed in the interaction effect ( F=0.670, P=0.652). The cross-sectional area of regenerated ST/GT was the largest at 3 months postoperatively ( P<0.05), and restored to the preoperative level at 12 and 24 months postoperatively (both P>0.05). Repeated measures analysis of variance showed that the elasticity values of the regenerated ST/GT were significantly different in terms of time effect, group effect, and interaction effect ( F=265.402, 33.015, 11.475; all P<0.001). The elasticity of regenerated ST/GT post-operation gradually increased over time. The flexion strength level of knee gradually improved post-operation(χ 2=34.83, P<0.001). The elasticity values of the regenerated ST and GT showed significant positive correlations with the flexion strength ( rs=0.755, 0.761; both P<0.001). Conclusions:HFUS discovers that most of ST/GT can be regenerated after being harvested for ACL reconstruction. The flexion strength and elasticity value of regenerated tendon recover gradually with time. It is suggested that the SWE can predict the recovery of biomechanical property of regenerated ST/GT.

The analysis summarizes that the Third People's Hospital of Hubei Province,in the process of promoting the construction of health promotion hospitals,focuses on chronic disease health promotion work,focuses on stroke prevention and control,and through establishing stroke prevention and control network,promoting screening of high-risk factors,strengthening management of high-risk populations,and reinforcing professional training and health education,it advances the intervention of risk factors for stroke,improves the health literacy and health level of the population,and forms the characteristic chronic disease health promotion work model.

Objective To explore the mechanism of somatostatin in improving acute lung injury associated with acute pancreatitis.Methods Wistar rats were randomly divided into sham operation group(injection of normal saline),model group(puncture of common bile duct and injection of 5％sodium taurocholate with wire ligation),somatostatin group(injection of somatostatin into tail vein of model group),somatostatin+miR-146a-5p inhibitor group(on the basis of somatostatin group,tail vein injection of miR-146a-5p inhibitor and somatostatin+oe-angiogenin-like protein 4(ANGPTL4)group(on the basis of somatostatin group,tail vein injection of oe-ANGPTL4 plasmid).Hematoxylin-eosin(HE)staining was used to observe the pathological changes of pancreatic and lung tissues;pathological score and tissue wet-dry weight ratio were determined,real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR)was used to detect miR-146a-5p and ANGPTL4 mRNA expression and Western blot was used to detect the expression of related proteins in lung tissues of rats.Tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).Results In sham operation group,model group and somatostatin group,the damage degree of pancreas tissue(based on modified computed tomography severity index)were 1.25±0.28,3.20±0.34,2.15±0.31,respectively;the damage degree of lung tissue(based on the Smith lung injury score system)were 1.40±0.13,5.10±0.58,3.10±0.38,respectively.The relative expression levels of ANGPTL4 mRNA in sham operation group,model group,somatostatin group and somatostatin+miR-146a-5p inhibitor group were 1.00±0.17,1.63±0.20,1.21±0.18 and 1.73±0.28.The levels of TNF-α in sham operation group,model group,somatostatin group,somatostatin+miR-146a-5p inhibitor group and somatostatin+oe-ANGPTL4 group were(76.33±7.25),(125.05±13.56),(80.11±10.68),(118.62±14.32)and(105.32±13.52)pg·mL-1,respectively;the relative expression levels of nuclear factor E2-related factor 2(Nrf2)protein were 1.00±0.27,0.51±0.07,0.88±0.14,0.68±0.12,0.51±0.09,respectively;the relative expression levels of heme oxygenase-1(HO-1)protein were 1.00±0.25,0.58±0.11,0.79±0.18,0.48±0.07 and 0.50±0.08,respectively.The above indexes of the model group were compared with those of the sham operation group,and the above indexes of the somatostatin group were compared with those of the model group,somatostatin+miR-146a-5p inhibitor group and somatostatin+oe-ANGPTL4 group,and the differences were statistically significant(all P＜0.05).Conclusion Somatostatin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and can ameliorate acute lung injury associated with acute pancreatitis.The mechanism may be related to Nrf2/HO-1 pathway mediated by miR-146a-5p/ANGPTL4.