As a normal physiological substance,D-galactose can induce a process similar to natural brain aging in vivo and in vitro when administered excessively,and thus it is widely used to induce brain aging models in China and abroad.The model of brain failure induced by D-galactose has the advantages of a short modeling time,low cost,and significant effect.However,the induction mechanisms are complex and diverse,and the relationships between the mechanisms are unclear,which limit the practical applications of the model.This article reviews the in vivo metabolism of D-galactose and the various mechanisms involved in the induction of brain aging,as well as the links between the mechanisms,to provide a reference for the application and development of this model and the in-depth study of brain aging.

Objective This study aimed to explore the heterogeneity and gene ontology of Wnt1-Cre-marked and Pax2-Cre-marked first branchial arch cranial neural crest cells(CNCs)in mice.Methods The embryos of Wnt1-Cre;R26RmTmG and Pax2-Cre;R26RmTmG at embryonic day(E)8.0-E9.25 were collected for histological observation.We per-formed immunostaining to compare green fluorescent pro-tein(GFP)-positive CNCs in Pax2-Cre;R26RAi9 and Wnt1-Cre;R26RAi9 mice at E15.5.Single-cell RNA sequencing(scRNA-seq)was used to analyze the first branchial arch GFP-positive CNCs from Wnt1-Cre;R26RmTmG and Pax2-cre;R26RmTmGmice at E10.5.Real time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction(q-PCR)was performed to val-idate the differential genes.Results Wnt1-Cre-marked and Pax2-Cre-marked CNCs migrated from the neural plateto first and second branchial arches and to the first branchial arch,respectively,at E8.0.Although Wnt1-Cre-marked and Pax2-Cre-marked CNCs were found mostly in cranial-facial tissues,the former had higher expression in palate and tongue.The results of scRNA-seq showed that Pax2-Cre-marked CNCs specifically contributed to osteoblast differentia-tion and ossification,while Wnt1-Cre-marked CNCs participated in limb development,cell migration,and ossification.The q-PCR data also confirmed the results of gene ontology analysis.Conclusion Pax2-Cre mice are perfect experimen-tal animal models for research on first branchial arch CNCs and derivatives in osteoblast differentiation and ossification.

Objective:To construct a preoperative rehabilitation program for gastric cancer patients, aiming to provide scientific and reasonable preoperative guidance for gastric cancer patients.Methods:On the basis of literature research and expert group meeting, the first draft of the preoperative rehabilitation program for gastric cancer patients was constructed. From October 2021 to January 2022, the Delphi method was used to conduct 2 rounds of expert letter inquiries to 16 experts in related fields from 11 hospitals in Jiangsu Province, and the entries were revised according to the experts′ inquiries.Results:In the two rounds of expert correspondence, the positive coefficients of experts were 88.89% and 100.00%, and the authority coefficients of experts were both 0.88. The coordination coefficients of the items in the two rounds of inquiry were 0.279 and 0.290, respectively. The final program consisted of 3 first-level entries, 11 second-level entries and 32 third-level entries.Conclusions:The scheme constructed in this study is scientific, reliable and applicable, and is worth being promoted further in clinical practice.

Humans ; Asthma/drug therapy* ; Biological Therapy

Patient safety is the cornerstone of medical quality and an important foundation for a healthy China.In May 2023,the National Health Commission and the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine jointly is-suedthe Action Plan for Comprehensively Improving Medical Quality(2023-2025),which identified patient safety as an important task and special action.It introduces the concept of patient safety,the status quo of patient safety ac-tions at home and abroad,and the research trend of patient safety,and compares the work requirements of patient safety management and special actions in the Action Plan for Comprehensively Improving Medical Quality(2023-2025),and finally puts forward a series of suggestions for formulating the Implementation Plan of Special Ac-tions for Patient Safetywith Chinese characteristics.

Objective:To understand the characteristics of the local Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic in the border areas of Yunnan province, and to analyze and trace the genome variation of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-COV-2).Methods:The basic information and samples of the first cases of 12 local epidemics in the border areas of Yunnan province from mid-February to April 2022 were collected. The virus genomes, genotypes and mutations were determined by the whole genome sequencing technology, the Pangolin COVID-19 Lineage Assigner and MEGA software. The sources of virus infection were estimated based on the contents of epidemiological investigations.Results:The first cases from 12 local epidemics in the border areas of Yunnan province had diverse occupations, and none of them had ever left the local area. The virus genomes of 12 first cases were Omicron (BA.2) variants and every two of them further belonged to the evolutionary clades BA.2.10 and BA.2.3.2, respectively. The genome-wide nucleotide-level mutation analysis showed that there were 1 or more specific nucleotide mutation sites in 10 first cases of the local epidemics. Combined with the epidemiological investigations, it was suggested that there might be different sources of virus infection in all 12 local epidemics. Further analysis of amino acid mutations revealed that in addition to the representative mutation sites of evolutionary clades, there were also specific amino acid mutation sites (such as S: E1188 D) in the genome sequences between the cases, which also deserved attention. The result of phylogenetic tree analysis were consistent with Pangolin Assigner and mutation analysis.Conclusions:The 12 local epidemics in Yunnan may have different sources of virus infection, which indicates that the COVID-19 epidemic in the border areas of Yunnan province is extremely complicated. Strengthening the frequency of nucleic acid screening and the scope of key populations and monitoring the variation of SARS-CoV-2 are of great significance for the precise prevention and control of the epidemic.

Objective:To investigate the prognostic factors for long-term outcomes in elderly patients after colorectal cancer(CRC)resection.Methods:Patients(aged ≥60 years)undergone CRC resection in 2004 with more than 10-year survival records from the SEER database were retrospective analyzed.Potential prognostic risk factors for survival, such as age, sex, race, marital status, tumor site and size, clinical staging, TNM staging and lymph node clearance(lymph nodes dissection)were assessed by using the Cox proportional hazards model.Results:A total of 15 775 CRC patients were enrolled in this study, including 7 828(49.6%)males and 7 947(50.4%)females.The 10-year overall survival(OS)was shorter in patients aged over 80 years than in patients aged 60 years( P=0.000). Multivariate analysis showed that females had a better 10-year OS than males( P=0.000). Univariate analysis showed no difference in 10-year OS between females and males( P=0.837). Compared with married patients, single, unmarried or widowed patients displayed a poorer 10-year OS( P=0.000)and that patients with cecum and appendix cancer had the worst 10-year OS( P=0.000), but it did not find any difference between primary tumors in different sites.Patients with a tumor size over 5 cm or at advanced stage(T3-T4, N1-N2 and M1)had a low 10-year OS( P=0.000). Conclusions:Old age, black race, single, unmarried or widowed status, tumor size over 5 cm and advanced stage(T3-T4, N1-N2 and M1)are negative predictors for 10-year OS in CRC patients and these findings can be used for education and treatment improvement strategies for CRC in future.

Objective:To explore the effect of autologous fat transplantation based on the fine anatomy of the female perineum and aesthetic standards.Methods:From June 2015 to September 2020, 25 female patients with perineal cosmetology requirements in the Department of Plastic Surgery, the Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, aged from 28 to 55 years, with an average of 33.7 years. 50-80 ml of the patient＇s autologous fat were collected and filled according to the perineal anatomy and aesthetic standards. Postoperative anti-inflammatory treatment was implemented and sexual life was forbidden for 2 weeks.Results:25 patients were satisfied with the filling effect immediately after operation. Follow-up for 7 days, 1, 3, and 6 months after operation, 20 of 21 cases underwent pudendal filling operation were very satisfied with the postoperative morphology, and 1 case was less satisfied. Among the 20 cases underwent vaginal filling and labia major filling, 17 cases were very satisfied with the postoperative morphology, 2 cases were satisfied after the operation, and 1 case was less satisfied. Of the 10 cases underwent vaginal and G-spot injection, 6 cases were satisfied after the operation. The morphology was very satisfactory, 2 cases were more satisfactory, and 2 cases were less satisfactory. According to a survey of 25 cases of postoperative sexual life satisfaction, 19 cases (76%) had a significant improvement in their conscious sexual life, 3 cases had a more obvious improvement, 1 case had less improvement, and 2 cases had no conscious improvement.Conclusions:The autologous fat injection based on the fine anatomy and aesthetics of the perineum can significantly improve the aesthetic appearance of the perineum.

Detailed knowledge on tissue-specific metabolic reprogramming in diabetic nephropathy (DN) is vital for more accurate understanding the molecular pathological signature and developing novel therapeutic strategies. In the present study, a spatial-resolved metabolomics approach based on air flow-assisted desorption electrospray ionization (AFADESI) and matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI) integrated mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) was proposed to investigate tissue-specific metabolic alterations in the kidneys of high-fat diet-fed and streptozotocin (STZ)-treated DN rats and the therapeutic effect of astragaloside IV, a potential anti-diabetic drug, against DN. As a result, a wide range of functional metabolites including sugars, amino acids, nucleotides and their derivatives, fatty acids, phospholipids, sphingolipids, glycerides, carnitine and its derivatives, vitamins, peptides, and metal ions associated with DN were identified and their unique distribution patterns in the rat kidney were visualized with high chemical specificity and high spatial resolution. These region-specific metabolic disturbances were ameliorated by repeated oral administration of astragaloside IV (100 mg/kg) for 12 weeks. This study provided more comprehensive and detailed information about the tissue-specific metabolic reprogramming and molecular pathological signature in the kidney of diabetic rats. These findings highlighted the promising potential of AFADESI and MALDI integrated MSI based metabolomics approach for application in metabolic kidney diseases.

【Objective】 To establish and evaluate a nephelometric assay for the determination of immunoglobulin A (IgA) residues in human intravenous immunoglobulin(IVIG). 【Methods】 BN ProSpec^© automatic protein analyzer and its supporting immunoglobulin A determination kit (nephelometry) produced by German Siemens and the national standard of human IgA were used to establish the nephelometric assay to determine IgA residue in test products and verify the methodology. The test products include IVIG (pH4) prepared by low-temperature ethanol protein separation process and a novel IVIG prepared by chromatography. 【Results】 The average deviation of three calibration curves for IgA residues determination by the nephelometric assay were 1.08%, 0.95% and 1.54%,, and the three deviations of the quality control were 4.00%, -2.30% and -0.20%, respectively, which indicated good calibration and quality control. In the specificity test, the average recovery rates of IgA for reference substance 1 containing 100g/L maltose and reference substance 2 containing 20g/L glycine were 102.7% and 105.8%, respectively. The relative standard deviation (RSD) values of the repeatability tests of the two test products were 3.9% and 1.9%, and the RSD values of the intermediate precision test were 3.6% and 2.3%, respectively.The difference values at each time point in the durability test of test products′ storage time were all less than 10%, and the RSD values of the two test products in the durability test of kits of different batches were 2.8% and 2.2%, respectively. In the accuracy test, the average recovery rates of IVIG (pH4) added to the standard were 94.2%, 101.7% and 96.2%, respectively, and the average recovery rates of the novel IVIG added to the standard were 102.8%, 106.3% and 99.7%, respectively. The average recovery rate of the limit quantification test was 101.0%, and the RSD was 4.0%. 【Conclusion】 Nephelometric assay has the advantages of strong specificity, high precision and accuracy, good repeatability, simple and rapid operation, and automation, and can be used for the determination of IgA residue in IVIG (pH4) and novel IVIG products.