Kupffer cells (KCs), as residents and sentinels of the liver, are involved in the formation of hepatic fibrosis (HF). However, the biological functions of circular RNAs (circRNAs) in KCs to HF have not been determined. In this study, the expression levels of circRNAs, microRNAs, and messenger RNAs (mRNAs) in KCs from a mouse model of HF mice were investigated using microarray and circRNA-Seq analyses. circDcbld2 was identified as a candidate circRNA in HF, as evidenced by its up-regulation in KCs. Silver staining and mass spectrometry showed that Wtap and Igf2bp2 bind to cirDcbld2. The suppression of circDcbld2 expression decreased the KC inflammatory response and oxidative stress and inhibited hepatic stellate cell (HSCs) activation, attenuating mouse liver fibrogenesis. Mechanistically, Wtap mediated the N ⁶-methyladenosine (m6A) methylation of circDcbld2, and Igf2bp2 recognized m6A-modified circDcbld2 and increased its stability. circDcbld2 contributes to the occurrence of HF by binding miR-144-3p/Et-1 to regulate the inflammatory response and oxidative stress. These findings indicate that circDcbld2 functions via the m6A/circDcbld2/miR-144-3p/Et-1 axis and may act as a potential biomarker for HF treatment.

Objective:To discuss the inhibitory effects of combined application of chlorogenic acid(CA),procyanidin(PC),and paeoniflorin(PF),the active components of Paeoniae Radix Rubra,on Enterococcus faecalis(E.faecalis)and its biofilm,and to clarify the mechanism.Methods:The minimal inhibitory concentration(MIC)and minimal bactericidal concentration(MBC)of CA,PC,and PF against E.faecalis were detected by microdilution method;the fractional inhibitory concentration index(FICI)and fractional bactericidal concentration index(FBCI)of the three active components of Paeoniae Radix Rubra in combination were detected by checkerboard dilution method.The experiment was divided into control group,high concentration of single-drug groups(PF-10 group,PC-6 group,and CA-10 group),and drug combination groups(CA-2+PC-1 group,CA-2+PC-2 group,PF-4+PC-2 group,PF-6+PC-2 group,PF-4+CA-4 group,and PF-6+CA-4 group).Crystal violet staining was used to detect the biofilm formation of E.faecalis in various groups after treated with three active components in combination;scanning electron microscope(SEM)was used to observe the morphology of E.faecalis biofilm in various groups after treated with three active components in combination;spot assay was used to detect the inhibitory effects of three active components in combination on E.faecalis planktonic bacteria and biofilm in various groups;SEM was used to observe the damage to E.faecalis cell membrane in various groups after treated with three active components in combination;kit was used to detect the adenosine triphosphate(ATP)levels in E.faecalis planktonic bacteria and biofilm in various groups after treated with three active components in combination.Results:Among the three active components of Paeoniae Radix Rubra,the MIC of PC was 4 g·L?1 and the MBC was 6 g·L?1;the MIC of CA was 8 g·L?1 and the MBC was 10 g·L?1;the MIC and MBC of PF were both>10 g·L?1,and the concentration of PF was selected as 10 g·L?1.The combination of PC and CA showed synergistic effects,the combination of PC and PF showed additive effects,and the combination of CA and PF showed additive effects.The crystal violet staining results showed that compared with control group,the biofilm formations of E.faecalis in PF-10 group,PC-6 group,CA-10 group,and drug combination groups were significantly decreased(P<0.05);compared with PF-10 group,the biofilm formations of E.faecalis in PC-6 group,CA-10 group,CA-2+PC-1 group,CA-2+PC-2 group,PF-4+PC-2 group,PF-6+PC-2 group,and PF-6+CA-4 group were significantly decreased(P<0.05 or P<0.01).The SEM results showed that in control group,the E.faecalis biofilm was thick,with tightly connected bacteria,regular morphology,and intact cell membranes;in PF-10 group,PC-6 group,and CA-10 group,the thickness of E.faecalis biofilm was significantly reduced,and the arrangement of bacteria became relatively loose;in all drug combination groups,the E.faecalis biofilm was significantly reduced or even completely disappeared,and under high magnification,the biofilm structure was completely absent,with bacterial fragments adhering and aggregating,losing their original bacterial morphology.The spot assay results showed that compared with control group,the colonies of E.faecalis planktonic bacteria in PF-10 group,PC-6 group,and CA-10 group were significantly reduced after treated for 5,10,and 30 min,indicating gradually enhanced bactericidal effects;among drug combination groups,the combination of CA and PC significantly reduced the colonies of E.faecalis planktonic bacteria within 5 min,showing strong bactericidal effects.Compared with CA group and PC group,the colonies of E.faecalis planktonic bacteria in all drug combination groups showed no significant reduction after treated for 5,10,and 30 min;compared with control group,the colonies of E.faecalis biofilm in PF-10 group,PC-6 group,and CA-10 group were gradually decreased after the treated for 30 and 60 min,suggesting that the high concentration of single-drug groups exhibited gradually enhanced bactericidal effects on E.faecalis in biofilm.Among them,the biofilm-killing effect of PC-6 group was the most significant,with no colony formation observed after treated for 30 min;in drug combination groups,only a few colonies of E.faecalis biofilm were observed in CA-2+PC-2 group after treated for 30 min,indicating effective killing of bacteria in biofilm;compared with PC-6 group and CA-10 group,all drug combination groups achieved the bactericidal effects of high concentration of single-drug groups at low concentrations.The SEM results showed that in control group,E.faecalis exhibited an oval shape with intact cell membranes;in PF group,bacterial morphology was altered,and cell membrane integrity was damaged;in CA group,most bacterial cell membranes remained relatively intact,but the bacterial surface showed shrinkage and depression,with a few bacteria exhibiting disrupted cell membrane integrity;in PC group,the integrity of bacterial cell membranes was most severely damaged,leading to leakage of cellular contents and aggregation of cell fragments into flocculent structures;in all drug combination groups,E.faecalis exhibited ruptured cell membranes,leakage of contents,and aggregation of bacterial debris,especially in the combination of CA and PC,where the most severe disruption of bacterial cell membrane integrity and complete leakage of contents were observed;in the combination of PF and CA,bacterial surface pits and shrinkage were observed,with occasional cell membrane rupture.The kit results showed that compared with control group,the ATP levels in E.faecalis planktonic bacteria and biofilm in various groups were significantly decreased(P<0.01);compared with PF-10 group,the ATP levels in E.faecalis planktonic bacteria in CA-10 group,CA-2+PC-2 group,PF-4+CA-4 group,and PF-6+CA-4 group were significantly decreased(P<0.05 or P<0.01),and the ATP levels in E.faecalis biofilm in CA-10 group and CA-2+PC-2 group were significantly decreased(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Conclusion:The combined application of PF,PC,and CA,the active components of Paeoniae Radix Rubra,exhibits significant inhibitory effects on E.faecalis and its biofilm formation.The pairwise combinations of three active components show synergistic or additive effects,with the combination of CA and PC demonstrating the most significant synergistic effect.The underlying mechanism may be related to the disruption of E.faecalis cell membrane integrity and inhibition of bacterial ATP levels.

Objective To explore the relationship between pathogenic microorganism types,age and season in 2 188 children with respiratory tract infections.Methods A total of 2 188 children with respiratory tract in-fections admitted to the Department of Pediatrics,962 Hospital,Joint Logistic Support Force of PLA from June 2023 to May 2024 were selected as the study subjects.Targeted next generation sequencing(tNGS)tech-nology was used to detect 107 common pathogenic microorganism in children with respiratory tract infections,including Haemophilus influenzae,rhinovirus,Moraxella catarrhalis,Mycoplasma pneumoniae,Staphylococcus aureus,Streptococcus pneumoniae,human parainfluenza virus,human respiratory syncytial virus,etc.The re-spiratory tract infection situation and epidemiological characteristics of children in Harbin were analyzed.Re-sults Among 2 188 pediatric patients,98.5%(2 156/2 188)tested positive for pathogenic microorganism,with Haemophilus influenzae accounting for the highest proportion of 33.5%(732/2 188),followed by rhino-virus of 25.0%(547/2 188)and Moraxella catarrhalis of 24.8%(543/2 188).The positive rates of Hae-mophilus influenzae and human adenovirus in male children were higher than those in female children(P<0.05),while there were no statistically significant differences in the positive positive rates of other pathogenic microorganism between male and female children(P>0.05).Except for human adenovirus and influenza A virus,which showed no statistically significant differences in positive rates among different age groups(P>0.05),there were statistically significant differences in the positive rates of other pathogenic microorganism a-mong different age groups(P<0.05).The positive rates of pathogenic microorganism in preschool children were relatively high.There were no statistically significant differences in the positive rates of Streptococcus and Staphylococcus aureus in different seasons(P>0.05),while there were statistically significant differences in the positive rates of other pathogenic microorganism in different seasons(P<0.05).The positive rates of Haemophilus influenzae,Streptococcus pneumoniae,human metapneumovirus,human parainfluenza virus and SARS-Cov-2 were the highest in summer(P<0.05).Conclusion 2 188 children with respiratory tract infec-tions were mainly caused by pathogenic microorganism such as Haemophilus influenzae,rhinovirus,and Moraxella catarrhalis,etc.Preschool children is a susceptible group,and the prevalence of pathogenic microor-ganism varies seasonally.In clinical practice,relevant prevention and control measures should be developed based on this characteristic to reduce the incidence of diseases.

Pancreatic acinar cell carcinoma (PACC) is a rare exocrine tumor of the pancreas with distinct clinical and pathological features. In recent years, advancements in molecular biology techniques have led to a deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying PACC. Progress in imaging, endoscopic, and molecular diagnostic technologies has improved the early detection rate of PACC. The primary treatment modalities for PACC include surgical resection, chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy; however, the therapeutic efficacy still requires further improvement. This article reviews the current research status of PACC, covering its epidemiology, pathological characteristics, molecular alterations, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies, and discusses the controversies and future directions in PACC research.

Objective: To investigate the correlation between the consumption of milk tea and takeaway on overweight and obesity of college students, so as to provide a scientific basis for effective prevention and control of overweight and obesity among college students. Methods: A questionnaire survey and physical test were conducted among 14 379 college students from 7 universities in Shanghai, Jiangxi, Hubei and Shanxi provinces from October to November 2023 by the convenient sampling method. The self designed questionnaires on milk tea consumption and takeaway consumption were used to investigate the consumption of milk tea and takeaway among college students. The χ 2 test was used to compare the distribution difference of the detection rate of overweight and obesity among college students in different groups and different consumption frequency of milk tea and takeaway. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the correlation between the consumption of milk tea takeaway and overweight and obesity. Results: The prevalence of overweight and obesity among college students was 24.29%. The prevalence of overweight and obesity among college students was statistically significant among gender, grade, single child or not and family economic status ( χ 2= 308.72 ,38.83,15.49,16.82, P <0.01). In addition, there were statistically significant differences in the prevalence of overweight and obesity with different takeaway consumption frequency and milk tea consumption frequency among college students ( χ 2=21.32,46.32, P <0.01). Multivariate Logistic regression model showed that different consumption frequency of milk tea (1-3, 4-5, ≤6 times for every week) were positively correlated with overweight and obesity( OR =1.62,1.75,2.39), and eating takeaway every day was also positively correlated with overweight and obesity ( OR =1.32)( P ＜0.01). Interaction analysis showed that frequent joint consumption of milk tea and takeaway was positively correlated with overweight and obesity of college students ( OR =3.00, P ＜0.01). Conclusions The consumptions of milk tea and takeaway are associated with overweight and obesity among college students. Colleges and relevant departments should take effective measures to intervene in overweight and obesity among college students.

Objective To explore the efficacy and safety of recombinant human anti-severe acute respiratory syn-drome coronavirus 2(anti-SARS-CoV-2)monoclonal antibody injection(F61 injection)in the treatment of patients with coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)combined with renal damage.Methods Patients with COVID-19 and renal damage who visited the PLA General Hospital from January to February 2023 were selected.Subjects were randomly divided into two groups.Control group was treated with conventional anti-COVID-19 therapy,while trial group was treated with conventional anti-COVID-19 therapy combined with F61 injection.A 15-day follow-up was conducted after drug administration.Clinical symptoms,laboratory tests,electrocardiogram,and chest CT of pa-tients were performed to analyze the efficacy and safety of F61 injection.Results Twelve subjects(7 in trial group and 5 in control group)were included in study.Neither group had any clinical progression or death cases.The ave-rage time for negative conversion of nucleic acid of SARS-CoV-2 in control group and trial group were 3.2 days and 1.57 days(P=0.046),respectively.The scores of COVID-19 related target symptom in the trial group on the 3rd and 5th day after medication were both lower than those of the control group(both P＜0.05).According to the clinical staging and World Health Organization 10-point graded disease progression scale,both groups of subjects improved but didn't show statistical differences(P＞0.05).For safety,trial group didn't present any infusion-re-lated adverse event.Subjects in both groups demonstrated varying degrees of elevated blood glucose,elevated urine glucose,elevated urobilinogen,positive urine casts,and cardiac arrhythmia,but the differences were not statistica-lly significant(all P＞0.05).Conclusion F61 injection has initially demonstrated safety and clinical benefit in trea-ting patients with COVID-19 combined with renal damage.As the domestically produced drug,it has good clinical accessibility and may provide more options for clinical practice.

Objective To construct a list of quality scoring criteria for the attached sheet to the summary page of inpatient cases to achieve quantitative evaluation of the data quality.Methods It uses the Data Quality Management model of the American AHIMA as the evaluation framework to develop the list of data quality scoring criteria for the attached sheet,and score in Attached Sheet to the Summary Page of Inpatient Cases issued by the Hubei Provincial Health Commission as a demonstration.Results The average score of the 40 items in Attached Sheet to the Summary Page of Inpatient Casesis 6.725 out of 10.The main quality defects include that all items fail to clarify the person responsible for filling or the time limit for filling.In addition,some items are duplicated with the summary page(35%)or do not have a summary nature(40%).Conclusion Significant room exists for the improvement in the data quality of the attached sheet,especially in defining the person responsible and the time limit for filling in when setting up the items,making sure that the items supplement and extend the summary page,and applying effective quality control methods to the items.

AIM To control the quality of Bupleurum chinense DC.METHODS The analysis was performed on a 35℃ thermostatic Venusil XBP C18 column(250 mm×4.6 mm,5 μm),with the mobile phase comprising of acetonitrile-water flowing at 1.0 mL/min,and the detection wavelength was set at 210 nm.The HPLC fingerprints were established,after which the contents of saikosaponin A,saikosaponin B2,saikosaponin C,saikosaponin D,saikosaponin E,saikosaponin F and 6″-O-acetylsaikosaponin A were determined,and principal component analysis was made.RESULTS There were thirteen common peaks in the fingerprints for twelve batches of medicinal materials with the similarities of 0.970-0.995.Seven constituents showed good linear relationships within their own ranges(R2≥0.999 8),whose average recoveries were 90.75%-100.91% with the RSDs of 1.6%-4.0% .Various constituents demonstrated similar contents in medicinal materials originated in Inner Mongolia and Shanxi.CONCLUSION This precise,accurate and stable method can be used for the quality evaluation of B.chinense.

Objective:To analyze the characteristics of peripheral blood lymphocyte subsets in patients with relapsed neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) during rituximab (RTX) treatment and to clarify the influence of these lymphocyte subsets in NMOSD relapse.Methods:The monitoring data of lymphocyte subsets (175 times) in 76 patients diagnosed as having aquaporin-4-immunoglobulin G (AQP4-IgG)-seropositive NMOSD during RTX treatment at Department of Neurology, General Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army from August 2018 to August 2023 were collected. A relapse group ( n=26) and a non-relapse group ( n=149) were divided based on states at data collection (relapse or not). Two-sample t-test or Mann-Whitney U test were used to compare the differences in RTX administration intervals and lymphocyte subsets between the 2 groups. Additionally, a point biserial correlation analysis was performed to investigate the correlations of lymphocyte subsets and RTX administration intervals with NMOSD relapse. Results:The relapse group had significantly longer RTX administration intervals (10.00 [6.73, 14.37] months vs. 7.27[6.30, 9.10] months), statistically lower percentage of CD3 -CD56 + natural killer lymphocytes (10.72% [7.06%, 15.34%) vs. 13.85% [9.42%, 20.13%]), and significantly higher CD19 + B lymphocytes (7.41% [1.18%, 15.70%] vs. 3.55% [0.38%, 8.74%]) than the non-relapse group ( P<0.05). Positive correlations were noted between RTX administration intervals and NMOSD relapse and between CD3 -D19 +B lymphocytes and NMOSD relapse ( r=0.363, P<0.001; r=0.218, P=0.004); negative correlation was noted between CD3 -CD56 + NK lymphocytes and NMOSD relapse ( r=-0.193, P=0.011). Conclusion:Extended RTX administration interval can increase NMOSD relapse; CD3 -CD56 + natural killer lymphocytes and CD19 +B lymphocytes may regulate the disease states of NMOSD patients.

AIM To establish the HPLC characteristic chromatogram of Baqi Rougan Decoction reference sample,and to investigate its quantitative transmission laws.METHODS The contents of calycosin 7-O-glucoside,hesperidin,rosmarinic acid,curcumenol and nystose were determined.The transfer rates of decoction piece-aqueous decoction-reference sample were calculated,after which the paste-forming rate and pH value were recorded.RESULTS There were sixteen characteristic peaks in fifteen batches of reference samples with the similarities of 0.90,nine of which were identified.The average transfer rates of nystose and calycosin 7-O-glucoside in the reference sample were(83.14±6.25)%and(77.81±8.31)%,while those of rosmarinic acid and curcumenol in the aqueous decoction-reference sample were(81.71±6.27)%and(72.16±5.91)%,along with the average paste-forming rate and pH value of(38.91%±1.46%)and 5.13±0.08,respectively.CONCLUSION This stable and feasible method can provide a reference for the selection of preparation process and evaluation of key chemical properties for Baqi Rougan Decoction.