Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by persistent inflammation and joint damage, accompanied by the accumulation of plasma cells, which contributes to its pathogenesis. Understanding the genetic alterations occurring during plasma cell differentiation in RA can deepen our comprehension of its pathogenesis and guide the development of targeted therapeutic interventions. Here, our study elucidates the intricate molecular mechanisms underlying plasma cell differentiation by demonstrating that PRDX1 interacts with DOK3 and modulates its degradation by the autophagy-lysosome pathway. This interaction results in the inhibition of plasma cell differentiation, thereby alleviating the progression of collagen-induced arthritis. Additionally, our investigation identifies Salvianolic acid B (SAB) as a potent small molecular glue-like compound that enhances the interaction between PRDX1 and DOK3, consequently impeding the progression of collagen-induced arthritis by inhibiting plasma cell differentiation. Collectively, these findings underscore the therapeutic potential of developing chemical stabilizers for the PRDX1-DOK3 complex in suppressing plasma cell differentiation for RA treatment and establish a theoretical basis for targeting PRDX1-protein interactions as specific therapeutic targets in various diseases.

Objective To explore the safety and feasibility of the application of day surgery management model under enhanced recovery after surgery(ERAS)concept in patients undergoing gynecologic laparoscopic surgery.Methods A non-randomized concurrent control trial was conducted on the patients who underwent laparoscopic surgery in our department from January to August 2021.A total of 92 patients admitted on odd date were assigned into Ward B of our department and served as the control group,and another 96 patients hospitalized on even date were subjected into Ward A and served as the observation group.The control group was given the routine treatment schedule,including the relevant examinations after admission and general operation procedure during hospitalization.The observation group was under a day surgery management model based on the concept of ERAS,with aid of a day surgery team and optimized perioperative management measures,including pre-hospital rehabilitation,shortening water fasting before surgery,multi-mode analgesia,preventive antiemesis,intraoperative warmth,prevention of deep vein thrombosis,immediate postoperative eating and activity,and follow-up after discharge.Postoperative subjective comfort,intestinal function recovery,social and economic benefits,postoperative complications and inflammatory indicators were compared between the 2 groups.Results In 0～6,7～12 and 13～24 h after operation,the scores of thirst,hunger,nausea,pain,abdominal distension and pharyngeal discomfort were significantly lower in the observation group than the control group(P＜0.01).The observation group had obviously shorter length of hospital stay and ealier bowel sound recovery and first anal exhaust than the control group(P＜0.01).No postoperative complication,such as fall,unplanned secondary operation or wound infection was observed in both groups.The postoperative inflammatory indicators,including procalcitonin(PCT),neutrophil percentage(Neu％)and white blood cell count(WBC)were all in the normal ranges in the 2 groups at 24 h and 3 and 7 d after surgery.Statistical differences were found in firstly postoperative mobilization,length of hospital stay,hospitalization cost and patient satisfaction between the 2 groups(P＜0.01).Conclusion ERAS-based day surgery management model has the advantages of shortening hospital stay,reducing medical costs,promoting postoperative rehabilitation,and improving the comfort and satisfaction in patients undergoing gynecologic laparoscopic surgery.

ObjectiveBased on cyclic adenosine monophosphate （cAMP）/cAMP-regulated guanine nucleotide exchange factor 1 （Epac1）/Ras-homologous protein 1 （Rap1） signaling pathway to explore the myocardial protective mechanism of Yiqi Huoxue prescription on coronary heart disease （CHD） rats with Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome. MethodEighty-eight specific-pathogen-free （SPF） grade male Sprague-Dawley （SD） rats were divided into a sham operation group （n=12） and an experimental group （n=76） according to the random number table. The experimental group underwent a restricted diet and exhaustive swimming combined with left anterior descending （LAD） coronary artery ligation to construct a model of CHD with Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome， and electrocardiograms （ECGs） of rats before and after the LAD operation were collected. After the model was successfully established， the rats were randomly divided into model group， Yiqi Huoxue prescription low-dose group （4.28 g·kg^-1）， medium-dose group （8.55 g·kg^-1）， high-dose group （17.1 g·kg^-1）， and Western medicine group （isosorbide mononitrate tablets， 3.6 mg·kg^-1）. Rats were intragastrically administered assigned drugs for 4 weeks consecutively， while the sham operation group and the model group were administered with equal volumes of double distilled water. Twenty-four hours after the final administration， the rats were anesthetized with isoflurane to detect the left ventricular end-diastolic diameter （LVEDD）， left ventricular end-systolic diameter （LVESD）， left ventricular fractional shortening （FS， %）， and ejection fraction （EF， %） by echocardiography. Blood samples were collected from the abdominal aorta for hemorheological measurements， and plasma cAMP levels were determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay （ELISA）. Myocardial tissue was collected for hematoxylin-eosin （HE） staining and Masson staining to observe myocardial pathological damage， and a transmission electron microscope was used to observe ultrastructural changes of myocardial tissue， fluorescent quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction （Real-time PCR） was used to detect the expressions of myocardial Epac1， Rap1 GTPase activating protein （Rap1GAP） and Rap1 mRNA， and Western blot was used to detect the expressions of myocardial Epac1， Rap1GAP and Rap1 protein. ResultCompared with those in the sham operation group， LVEDD and LVISD of rats in the model group significantly increased （P<0.01）， and the ratios of EF and FS significantly decreased （P<0.01）， indicating symptoms of heart function decline， referred to as "heart Qi deficiency". The viscosity of whole blood and plasma significantly increased （P<0.01）， and the content of cAMP significant increased （P<0.01）. In addition， there was a significant proliferation of collagen fibers in myocardial tissue （P<0.01）， and the ultrastructure of the myocardial tissue was severely damaged， indicating pathological changes consistent with "blood stasis". Real-time PCR results showed that Epac1 and Rap1 mRNA levels in the model group were significantly reduced （P<0.01）， while Rap1GAP mRNA levels were significantly increased （P<0.01）. Western blot analysis showed a significant decrease in Epac1 protein expression （P<0.01） and a significant increase in Rap1GAP protein expression （P<0.05）. Compared with the model group， Yiqi Huoxue prescription improved cardiac function， reduced blood viscosity， lowered plasma cAMP levels， decreased collagen fiber proliferation， and improved myocardial ultrastructure damage in CHD rats with Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome. The high-dose group showed the most significant effects. In the high-dose group， Epac1 mRNA and protein expression levels significantly increased （P<0.01）， Rap1 mRNA expression significantly increased （P<0.01）， and Rap1GAP mRNA and Rap1GAP/Rap1 protein expression levels significantly decreased （P<0.05， P<0.01）. ConclusionYiqi Huoxue prescription can improve cardiac function， reduce blood viscosity and plasma cAMP levels， improve myocardial damage， and reduce collagen fiber proliferation in CHD rats with Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome. The myocardial protection mechanism may be related to the regulation of the cAMP/Epac1/Rap1 signaling pathway.

Objective: To explore the differential expression profiles of DNA methylation sites/regions and potential molecular mechanisms in the peripheral blood of coronary heart disease (CHD)-induced unstable angina pectoris patients with or without Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome, and to provide scientific evidence for the conbination of disease and syndrome. Methods: According to the pre-determined inclusion and exclusion criteria, the study subjects were enrolled and divided into two groups namely CHD-induced unstable angina group (G group) and healthy control group (J group) to conduct “disease” analysis, while G group was further divided into Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome group (case group) and non-Qi deficiency blood stasis syndrome group (control group) to perform “syndrome” analysis. The general data and clinical information of the study subjects were collected. The peripheral venous blood was extracted on an empty stomach, and the Illumina Infinium MethylationEPIC BeadChip (850K methylation chip) was used to detect the differential expressionprofiles of DNA methylation in each group, ChAMP software (V 2.14.0) was used for the differential methylation data analysis, with a threshold of the adjusted P value (adj.P.val) < 0.01. Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genomes (KEGG) were employed for the functional and pathway enrichment analyses of related mapped genes. Results: A total of 263 differentially methylated CpG positions (DMPs) were screened out between G and J groups, including 191 hypermethylated positions such as cg05845204 and cg08906898, and 72 hypomethylated positions such as cg26919182 and cg13149459. These positions were mainly mapped to 148 genes encompassing RNA binding motif protein 39 (RBM39), acetyl-CoA acyltransferase 2 (ACAA2), protein phosphatase 1 regulatory subunit 12B (PPP1R12B), and the dual-specificity tyrosine phosphorylation-regulated kinase 2 (DYRK2). GO functional enrichment analysis revealed that the genes of the DMPs were primarily enriched in protein localization to chromosomes, regulation of cell morphogenesis, negative regulation of calcium-mediated signals, etc. KEGG pathway analysis suggested that the genes were mainly enriched in fatty acid metabolism and endocytosis pathways. In addition, a total of 23 differential methylation regions (DMRs) were identified, with overlapping genes such as transmembrane protein 232 (TMEM232), ribosomal protein large P1 (RPLP1), peroxisomal biogenesis factor 10 (PEX10), and forkhead box N3 (FOXN3) recognized. It was found that GO functions were mainly enriched in the negative regulation of Ras protein signal transduction, small GTPase-mediated signal transduction, negative regulation, etc. A total of 1 703 differential methylation sites were screened out between case and control groups, including 444 increased methylation positions such as cg05573767 and 1 259 decreased methylationpositions such as cg19938535, and cg03893872. These positions were mapped to 1 108 genes such as ribosomal protein S6 kinase A2 (RPS6KA2), leucine rich repeat containing 16A (LRRC16A), and hedgehog acyltransferase (HHAT). According to the GO functional enrichment analysis, the genes relating to the DMPs were mainly enriched in biological functions such as transmembrane receptor protein serine/threonine kinase signaling pathway and axonogenesis. The KEGG pathway enrichment analysis suggested the involvement of Rap1 signaling pathway, adenosine 5’-monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) signaling pathway, etc. A total of 21 DMRs were identified, including 22 overlapping genes such as mucin 4 (MUC4), three prime repair exonuclease 1 (TREX1), and LIM homeobox 6 (LHX6). GO analysis demonstrated that the genes primarily participated in molecular functions such as positive regulation of transmembrane transport, regulation of fatty acid metabolism, and copper ion binding. Conclusion This study reveals the methylation patterns of DMPs and DMRs in patients with Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome caused by CHD-induced unstable angina pectoris. Potential epigenetic regulation of fatty acid metabolism, Rap1 signaling, and other molecular functions are involved in the development of CHD between the "disease" and "syndrome".

Objective This study aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials(RCTs)assessing the clinical efficacy of acupuncture for chronic stable angina(CSA).Methods PubMed,The Cochrane Library,Embase,CNKI,VIP,WanFang Data,CBM databases,ClinicalTrial.gov and Chinese Clinical Trial Registry were electronically searched to collect randomized controlled trials(RCTs)of acupuncture for CSA and only RCTs that included acupuncture as the sole or combination of acupuncture in the treatment of CSA.The retrieval period was from the establishment of the database to May 19,2022.The primary outcome measure was the frequency of angina attacks,and the secondary outcome measures were angina efficacy,total effective rate of ECG improvement,nitroglycerin use after treatment,patient-perceived overall effectiveness,performance on the Six-Minute Walk Test(6-MWT),depression as measured by the anxiety as measured by the Self-Rating Anxiety Scale(SAS),Self-Rating Depression Scale(SDS),adverse effects.Results Twelve studies with a total of 1605 case subjects were included and grade quality of evidence reviews had 1 outcomes as medium quality evidence,5 outcomes as low quality evidence and 4 outcomes as very low quality evidence.Acupuncture treatment resulted in significantly greater reductions in angina attacks,visual analog scale(VAS),6-minute walk test,angina efficacy,electrocardiogram improvement rate,angina efficacy,total clinical response rate.Conclusion The efficacy of acupuncture combined with western medicine in treating CSA is better than that of Western medicine alone,thanks to restricted by the number and quality of included researchs,higher quality studies are required to prove above conclusions.

Objective To explore the effect and mechanism of Chaihu Longgu Muli Decoction (柴胡龙骨牡蛎汤, CHLGMLD) in rats with temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE). Methods A total of 80 Sprague-Dawley (SD) male rats were randomized into control (CON), model (MOD), carbamazepine (CBZ, 0.1 g/kg), CHLGMLD low dose (CHLGMLD-L, 12.5 g/kg), and high dose (CHLGMLD-H, 25 g/kg) groups, with 16 rats in each group. TLE rat models were established in the four groups with the use of lithium-pilocarpine except for the CON group. After the successful establishment of TLE models, all drugs were administered through gavage, and distilled water was given to rats in the CON and MOD groups for four weeks. The frequency and duration of seizures before and after treatment were recorded for the evaluation of the alleviation degree. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was used to detect the expression levels of miR-146a-3p and miR-146a-5p. The expression levels of toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 1 (IRAK1), tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6), TAK1-binding protein (TAB), nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB), and interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) in hippocampus were tested by immunofluorescence assay. Correlation analysis between the above factors and expressions of miR-146a-3p and miR-146a-5p were performed separately. Results CHLGMLD decreased the frequency (P < 0.05) and duration (P < 0.01) of seizures in rats. CHLGMLD down-regulated the expression levels of miR-146a-5p and miR-146a-3p (P < 0.05), and inhibited the expression levels of TLR4, IRAK1, TRAF6, TAB, NF-κB, and IL-1β (P < 0.01). The correlation analysis revealed that the expression levels of TLR4, IRAK1, TRAF6, TAB, NF-κB, and IL-1β were positively correlated with the expression levels of miR-146a-3p and miR-146a-5p detected by qRT-PCR, respectively (P < 0.01). Conclusion CHLGMLD can inhibite the TLR4 signaling pathway by lowering the expression levels of miR-146a-3p and miR-146a-5p to alleviate hippocampal dentate gyrus inflammation in TLE rats, thus relieving seizures.

The relationship between chronic psychological stress and tumorigenesis has been well defined in epidemiological studies; however, the underlying mechanism remains underexplored. In this study, we discovered that impaired macrophage phagocytosis contributed to the psychological stress-evoked tumor susceptibility, and the stress hormone glucocorticoid (GC) was identified as a principal detrimental factor. Mechanistically, GC disturbed the balance of the "eat me" signal receptor (low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein-1, LRP1) and the "don't eat me" signal receptor (signal regulatory protein alpha, SIRPα). Further analysis revealed that GC led to a direct, glucocorticoid receptor (GR)-dependent trans-repression of LRP1 expression, and the repressed LRP1, in turn, resulted in the elevated gene level of SIRPα by down-regulating miRNA-4695-3p. These data collectively demonstrate that stress induces the imbalance of the LRP1/SIRPα axis and entails the disturbance of tumor cell clearance by macrophages. Our findings provide the mechanistic insight into psychological stress-evoked tumor susceptibility and indicate that the balance of LRP1/SIRPα axis may serve as a potential therapeutic strategy for tumor treatment.

Objective:To discuss the efficacy and safety of endoscopic papillectomy of major duodenal papilla neoplasms.Methods:The clinical-pathological data of 21 patients who were admitted to the Department of Endoscopy, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and underwent endoscopic papillectomy of major duodenal papilla neoplasms from January 2014 to January 2020 were retrospectively studied, their postoperative outcomes and complication were also analyzed.Results:Tweenty-one patients were successfully performed endoscopic papillectomy of major duodenal papilla neoplasms. The resected lesions varied between 0.5-2.8 cm. Completed lesion was resected in 19 cases and lesion blocks in 2 cases. The incidence of postoperative complication was 52.4% (11/21), including 8 cases of postoperative bleeding (38.1%). Five patients stopped bleeding after endoscopic hemostasis and 3 patients stopped after interventional embolization. Two patients experienced perforation (9.5%) and recovered after conservative treatment including anti-inflammatory treatment and abdominal drainage. Five patients had pancreatitis (23.8%) and recovered after treatment with pre-somatostatin and anti-inflammatory rectal suppository. Preoperative pathological results of 21 patients suggested that 11 were high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia and 8 were low-grade intraepithelial neoplasia, and 2 were chronic inflammation. Postoperative pathological results suggested that 4 were adenocarcinoma, and the rest 17 were adenoma. The coincidence rate of preoperative biopsy results and postoperative pathology was 38.1%(8/21), and underestimate of the pathological stage occurred in 11 patients (52.4%) during the preoperative biopsy, overestimate occurred in two patients (9.5%). Four cases had a positive incisal margin. All patients had good prognoses and no death event occurred during the follow-up period.Conclusions:Early-stage major duodenal papilla neoplasms should be treated with aggressive resection. Endoscopic papillectomy of duodenal papilla neoplasms is safe, effective, and can be recommended as the preferred procedure for major duodenal papilla neoplasms.

Objective:To discuss the efficacy and safety of endoscopic papillectomy of major duodenal papilla neoplasms.Methods:The clinical-pathological data of 21 patients who were admitted to the Department of Endoscopy, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and underwent endoscopic papillectomy of major duodenal papilla neoplasms from January 2014 to January 2020 were retrospectively studied, their postoperative outcomes and complication were also analyzed.Results:Tweenty-one patients were successfully performed endoscopic papillectomy of major duodenal papilla neoplasms. The resected lesions varied between 0.5-2.8 cm. Completed lesion was resected in 19 cases and lesion blocks in 2 cases. The incidence of postoperative complication was 52.4% (11/21), including 8 cases of postoperative bleeding (38.1%). Five patients stopped bleeding after endoscopic hemostasis and 3 patients stopped after interventional embolization. Two patients experienced perforation (9.5%) and recovered after conservative treatment including anti-inflammatory treatment and abdominal drainage. Five patients had pancreatitis (23.8%) and recovered after treatment with pre-somatostatin and anti-inflammatory rectal suppository. Preoperative pathological results of 21 patients suggested that 11 were high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia and 8 were low-grade intraepithelial neoplasia, and 2 were chronic inflammation. Postoperative pathological results suggested that 4 were adenocarcinoma, and the rest 17 were adenoma. The coincidence rate of preoperative biopsy results and postoperative pathology was 38.1%(8/21), and underestimate of the pathological stage occurred in 11 patients (52.4%) during the preoperative biopsy, overestimate occurred in two patients (9.5%). Four cases had a positive incisal margin. All patients had good prognoses and no death event occurred during the follow-up period.Conclusions:Early-stage major duodenal papilla neoplasms should be treated with aggressive resection. Endoscopic papillectomy of duodenal papilla neoplasms is safe, effective, and can be recommended as the preferred procedure for major duodenal papilla neoplasms.