Ulcerative colitis （UC） is a chronic nonspecific inflammatory intestinal disease with a complex pathogenesis. Its recurrent attacks easily lead to persistent intestinal mucosal damage， resulting in a year-by-year increase in incidence and imposing a heavy burden on patients. Currently， the treatment of UC mainly relies on corticosteroids， immunosuppressants， and aminosalicylate preparations. However， these therapies are limited by significant side effects， strong drug resistance， and poor long-term prognosis. As one of the important inflammatory pathways， the Janus kinase 2 （JAK2）/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 （STAT3） signaling pathway can regulate the occurrence and development of UC through multiple pathways by modulating multiple downstream targets. Therefore， the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway offers a new research direction for the treatment of UC. Numerous studies have shown that the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway plays an important role in intestinal inflammatory responses， intestinal mucosal barrier damage， T helper cell 17 （Th17）/regulatory T cell （Treg） immune imbalance， intestinal epithelial cell apoptosis， and oxidative stress. Chinese medicine has attracted increasing attention because of its unique advantages， including fewer side effects， individualized diagnosis and treatment， and enhancement of efficacy with reduction of toxicity. In addition to traditional Chinese herbal formulas， more Chinese medicine monomers and extracts have played key roles because of their more precise therapeutic targets. In recent years， many studies have confirmed that Chinese medicine can exert therapeutic effects on UC by interfering with the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway， thereby alleviating intestinal inflammatory responses， repairing the intestinal mucosal barrier， regulating the balance of Th17/Treg immune cells， inhibiting intestinal epithelial cell apoptosis， and suppressing oxidative stress. This article summarizes and reviews recent research progress in this field from three aspects， including an overview of the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway， the relationship between the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway and UC， and the regulatory mechanisms of traditional Chinese medicine， with the aim of providing a theoretical basis for the future clinical treatment of UC and drug development.

Ulcerative colitis （UC） is a chronic nonspecific inflammatory intestinal disease with a complex pathogenesis. Its recurrent attacks easily lead to persistent intestinal mucosal damage， resulting in a year-by-year increase in incidence and imposing a heavy burden on patients. Currently， the treatment of UC mainly relies on corticosteroids， immunosuppressants， and aminosalicylate preparations. However， these therapies are limited by significant side effects， strong drug resistance， and poor long-term prognosis. As one of the important inflammatory pathways， the Janus kinase 2 （JAK2）/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 （STAT3） signaling pathway can regulate the occurrence and development of UC through multiple pathways by modulating multiple downstream targets. Therefore， the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway offers a new research direction for the treatment of UC. Numerous studies have shown that the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway plays an important role in intestinal inflammatory responses， intestinal mucosal barrier damage， T helper cell 17 （Th17）/regulatory T cell （Treg） immune imbalance， intestinal epithelial cell apoptosis， and oxidative stress. Chinese medicine has attracted increasing attention because of its unique advantages， including fewer side effects， individualized diagnosis and treatment， and enhancement of efficacy with reduction of toxicity. In addition to traditional Chinese herbal formulas， more Chinese medicine monomers and extracts have played key roles because of their more precise therapeutic targets. In recent years， many studies have confirmed that Chinese medicine can exert therapeutic effects on UC by interfering with the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway， thereby alleviating intestinal inflammatory responses， repairing the intestinal mucosal barrier， regulating the balance of Th17/Treg immune cells， inhibiting intestinal epithelial cell apoptosis， and suppressing oxidative stress. This article summarizes and reviews recent research progress in this field from three aspects， including an overview of the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway， the relationship between the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway and UC， and the regulatory mechanisms of traditional Chinese medicine， with the aim of providing a theoretical basis for the future clinical treatment of UC and drug development.

OBJECTIVE: To elucidate the rules of temporal and spatial variations in distal skin potential at Hegu (LI4) under different stimulation modes by extracting nonlinear characteristic parameters from array multichannel data and adopting multivariate statistical analysis. METHODS: Seven healthy subjects were selected and the surface potential at the left Quchi (LI11) was collected using 14×9 array multichannel electrodes. Using Hegu (LI4) on the left as the stimulation point, four stimulation modes were applied, i.e. being quiescent, point pressing, moxibustion, and manual needling manipulation. Electrical signals were collected for 30 s in each mode, with a 5-min interval between operations, and a sampling frequency of 16 384 Hz. The data was denoised using ensemble empirical mode decomposition (EEMD), and sample entropy (SaEn) features were extracted. Statistical analysis was conducted on these data using factor analysis and multivariate analysis of variance. RESULTS: The SaEn values of most electrode channels were higher under point pressing, moxibustion and manual needling manipulation compared with those under quiescent condition. Under manual needling manipulation, the SaEn value of the electrode channel reached the peak in the first time interval (1-5 s) and it was declining thereafter. Factor analysis showed that the specificity of activation channels was concentrated at the left Quchi (LI11) (loading capacity ≥0.90). Analysis of variance indicated that the significant differences were presented in average sample entropy (SaEn()) values of activation channels among different stimulation modes at Hegu (LI4) (P<0.001), but there was no statistically significant interaction effect between groups and time intervals (P>0.05). CONCLUSION Through nonlinear characteristic parameter extraction and multivariate statistical analysis, we have uncovered the complex temporal and spatial dynamical rules of distal skin potential at Hegu (LI4) under various stimulation modes and successfully identified the specific activation characteristics at Quchi (LI11).
Humans ; Moxibustion ; Acupuncture Points ; Male ; Adult ; Female ; Young Adult ; Acupuncture Therapy/instrumentation*

Objective The aim of this study was to establish an acute gastric mucosal injury(AGMI)rat model induced by hydrochloric acid(HCl)at different concentration gradients and to investigate the effects of intravenous injection of evans blue(EB)at various concentrations and dosages on survival rate and superficial extravasation.Methods(1)Wistar rats were randomly assigned to five weight-based groups:150～180 g,180～200 g,200～250 g,300～400 g,400～500 g.Each group was further subdivided into eight subgroups based on HCl concentration,specifically:0.40,0.45,0.50,0.55,0.60,0.65,0.70 mol/L HCl,along with a control group treated with saline.This result ed in a total of 40 subgroups,with three rats per subgroup,summing up to 120 animals in total.The survival rate of rats 24 hours post-modeling was assessed,and the interaction between body weight and HCl concentration on rat survival was analyzed.Following the establishment of five graded HCl concentrations,gastric mucosal pathological changes were observed microscopically using hematoxylin-eosin staining(HE)staining.(2)From these result,the highest suitable concentration of HCl was selected to prepare the AGMI model.Subsequently,rats were randomly allocated into different groups based on the concentration and dose of EB,specifically:EB 1(0.5％,0.4 mL),EB 2(1％,0.1 mL/100 g),EB 3(1％,0.2 mL/100 g),EB 4(2％,0.1 mL/100 g),EB 5(2％,0.2 mL/100 g),and EB 6(5％,0.1 mL).Each group consisted of five rats,totaling 30 animals.The survival rate and extent of dermal exudation were evaluated 24 hours post-injection of EB.Results(1)Post-modeling symptoms in AGMI rats intensified with increasing concentrations of HCl,with the 24-hour survival rate in all weight groups being 0％for both 0.65 mol/L and 0.70 mol/L HCl.Kaplan-Meier survival curves indicated significant differences in survival rates among rats in different HCl concentration groups(P＜0.001).Furthermore,a significant interaction effect between HCl concentration and body weight on rat survival time was observed(P＜0.001).The five gradient HCl concentrations established were from 0.40、0.45、0.50、0.55、0.60 mol/L.Histological observations revealed that the degree of inflammatory cell infiltration in the gastric mucosa of AGMI rats escalated with increasing HCl concentrations.(2)AGMI rats prepared with 0.60 mol/L HCl and injected with 5％EB(0.1 mL)had a 24 h survival rate of only 40％.Kaplan-Meier survival curves showed no significant differences in survival rates among AGMI rats under different concentrations and dosages of EB(P＞0.05).Analysis of superficial extravasation revealed that skin and eye color were lighter in EB 1 group rats,with fewer extravasation points,while rats in EB 4 and EB 5 groups exhibited more apparent skin color changes and extravasation.One-way ANOVA further confirmed that the number of superficial EB extravasation points in the EB 3,EB 4,and EB 5 groups was significantly higher than that in EB 1 group(P＜0.05,P＜0.01).Conclusions HCl modeling successfully achieved a setting of multiple precise concentration gradients.Gastric lavage with HCl concentrations ranging from 0.40 mol/L to 0.60 mol/L in rats with a fasting body weight of 180～200 g was used to successfully prepare an AGMI model.Intravenous injection of 2％EB(0.2 mL/100 g)can facilitate the study and analysis of the distribution characteristics of superficial EB extravasation points in AGMI rats over time and as the condition progresses.

Objective:To analyze the differences in clinical outcomes and toxicities between postoperative radiotherapy alone and postoperative radiochemotherapy for soft tissue sarcoma (STS), as well as the related factors affecting clinical prognosis of STS patients.Methods:Retrospective analysis of patients diagnosed with primary STS admitted to Zhejiang Cancer Hospital from May 2012 to May 2019 was performed, who received adjuvant radiotherapy after surgery, combined with or without postoperative chemotherapy. A total of 100 patients were enrolled and divided into postoperative radiotherapy group ( n=52) and postoperative radiochemotherapy group ( n=48). The median follow-up time was 65 months (24-124 months). The local recurrence-free survival (LRFS), distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS), overall survival (OS), and treatment-related toxicities were recorded in two groups. The survival rate was calculated by Kaplan-Meier analysis. Log-rank test was used for univariate analysis, and Cox model was used for multivariate analysis. Results:In multivariate analysis, the maximum tumor diameter was an independent predictor of local tumor recurrence ( HR=4.80, 95% CI=1.16-19.85, P=0.031), distant metastasis ( HR=4.67, 95% CI=1.53-14.26, P=0.007) and OS ( HR=4.10, 95% CI=1.35-12.48, P=0.013). In addition, the degree of myelosuppression in patients in postoperative radiochemotherapy was significantly higher than that in their counterparts in postoperative radiotherapy group ( P<0.001). Conclusions:In the limited number of patients, radiochemotherapy has no advantages over radiotherapy alone in distant metastasis or survival rate. Besides, it increases toxicities, but the overall tolerability is favorable. It is necessary to conduct prospective randomized studies in a large population and subgroup analysis of histological subtypes, aiming to obtain results with better reference value.

Objective:To investigate the diagnostic value of multi-slice spiral CT (MSCT) combined with CT angiography (CTA) in the recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE).Methods:97 HCC patients who received TACE therapy in the 942 Hospital from January 2017 to January 2019 were enrolled in the study. MSCT, CTA and MSCT combined with CTA were performed in all subjects to compare the efficacy of different examination methods in diagnosing postoperative recurrence.Results:MSCT results showed that 45 new lesions were detected in 30 of the 97 patients, with a diameter of 0.4-1.8 cm, with an average of (0.92±0.31)cm. In arterial phase, 32 lesions were significantly enhanced, 10 were mildly enhanced and 3 were not significantly enhanced. In the venous phase, there were 20 high-density shadows, 18 isodensity shadows and 7 low-density shadows. In the delay period, there were 24 shadows with high density or slightly high density, 10 with clear edge of low density, and 11 with unclear edge of low density. The results of CTA showed that there were 47 vessels in 32 cases of 97 patients, including 18 cases of hepatic artery variation and 29 cases of blood supply artery of lateral hepatic branch. Taking pathological diagnosis as the gold standard, the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of MSCT combined with CTA in the diagnosis of HCC recurrence after TACE were 97.50% (39/40), 96.49%(55/57), 96.91% (94/97), which were higher than 75.00% (30/40), 77.19% (44/57), 76.29% (74/97) of MSCT and 80.00% (32/40), 80.70% (46/57) and 80.41%(78/97) of CTA respectively (all P<0.05) . Conclusions:MSCT combined with CTA has a better efficacy in the diagnosis of TACE recurrence in HCC patients, which is worthy of clinical application.

Objective:To explore the effect of early cardiac rehabilitation based on nursing staff guidance on quality of life and exercise capability of patients with valve repair and bypass surgery after 6 months.Methods:A total of 60 patients who underwent valve repair combined with bypass surgery in Ward 11 of Department of Cardiac Surgery in Beijing Anzhen Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University from September 2017 to March 2019 were selected as the research objects by the convenient sampling method. According to the random number table method, they were divided into two groups. The control group ( n=32) was given routine treatment and health education before discharge, while the experimental group ( n=28) was given early postoperative cardiac rehabilitation and home rehabilitation guidance based on the guidance of nursing staff. The differences in quality of life and exercise capacity between the two groups were evaluated 6 months after operation by The MOS 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) and 6 Minutes Walk Test (6MWT) . Results:Six months after surgery, SF-36 score and 6MWT walking distance of the experimental group and the control group were improved compared with those before surgery, and SF-36 score of the experimental group was higher than that of the control group [ (89.1±1.54) vs. (82.4±1.38) points]. The 6MWT distance of the experimental group was higher than that of the control group [ (453.1±98.4) vs. (352.8±72.6) m]. The differences were statistically significant ( P<0.01) . Conclusions:Early cardiac rehabilitation and home rehabilitation based on the guidance of nursing staff are conducive to improving quality of life and exercise capability of patients with valve repair combined bypass surgery after 6 months.

Objective To study the clinical values of MRI and B-ultrasonography in the diagnoses of gynecological pelvic tumors.Methods From September 2014 to September 2016,130 patients with gynecological pelvic tumors were randomly selected and examined by MRI and B-ultrasonography respectively.MRI and B-uhrasonography were compared on the misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis rate,detection rate of malignant tumor as well as diagnosis coincidence rate.Results The detection rate of malignant tumor,the misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis rate and the diagnosis coincidence rate of MRI were 96.15％,10.77％ and 89.23％ respectively,those of B-ultrasonography were 76.92％,24.62％ and 75.38％ respectively,and there were significant differences between all the rates of MRI and B-ultrasonography (P＜0.05).Conclusion MRI diagnoses pelvic tumors effectively,while behaves not so well as B-ultrasonography in cost,timeliness and scan time.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the bacteriostatic effect of ε-polylysine( ε-PL) on four common putrefactive bacteria including Staphylococcus aureus,Enterococcus faecalis,Pseudomonas aeruginosa,and E. coli and its effect on urine lead level. METHODS: Broth dilution method was used for the determination of the minimum inhibitory concentration( MIC) ofε-PL on the four kinds of putrefactive bacteria; the inhibitory effects of ε-PL with final mass concentration of 40. 000 mg / L on the urine sample were observed; graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry was used for determining the lead level in the 40. 000 mg / L( mass concentration) ε-PL solution and the urine lead level in normal healthy groups; the bacteriostatic effects of ε-PL and nitric acid were compared. RESULTS: The MIC of ε-PL on Staphylococcus aureus,Enterococcus faecalis,Pseudomonas aeruginosa,and E. coli was 40. 000 mg / L. There was no bacterial growth in the urine sample with40. 000 mg / L( mass concentration) ε-PL when urine was kept at room temperature for 24 hours to 15 days. The lead level was < 2. 0 μg / L in the 40. 000 mg / L( mass concentration) ε-PL solution. When the ε-PL with final mass concentration of 40. 000 mg / L and the nitric acid with a volume fraction of 1. 0% were respectively used as the antiseptics,the descending rates of the lead levels in the urine samples were similar,and after the urine sample was preserved for 15 days,the descending rates of the urine lead were both smaller than 10. 0% after be stored for 15 days. CONCLUSION: ε-PL can substitute nitric acid as a new natural preservative for preservation of samples for urine lead determination.