Objective:To investigate the clinical features of adherent perirenal fat (APF) in patients undergoing laparoscopic adrenal surgery through peritoneal approach, and to analyze its predictors and risk factors, so as to provide reference for clinical diagnosis and treatment.Methods:A total of 86 patients who received transabdominal approach laparoscopic adrenal surgery in the Department of Urology, the Rizhao Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the First Department of Minimally invasive Urology of Shandong Provincial Hospital from February 2021 to February 2024 were retrospectively selected as the study objects. According to whether patients developed APF during the operation, they were divided into APF group (29 cases) and non-APF group (57 cases). The Mayo Adhesive Probability (MAP) score and preoperative perirenal fat CT density were compared between the two groups. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to analyze the value of each index in predicting the occurrence of APF. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were used to analyze the influencing factors of the occurrence of APF.Results:The MAP score, CT density of perirenal fat (renal vein level, adrenal tumor level, normal adrenal gland level) and CT density score of the APF group were higher than those of the non-APF group, with statistical significance (all P<0.05). Age, body mass index (BMI), perirenal fat thickness and the proportion of diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidemia in the APF group were significantly higher than those in the non-APF group, with statistical significance (all P<0.05). The area under ROC curve predicted by MAP score, CT density of perirenal fat (renal vein level, adrenal tumor level, normal adrenal level) and CT density score for APF in patients undergoing laparoscopic adrenal surgery were 0.921, 0.655, 0.628, 0.538, and 0.912, respectively. Logistic regression model results showed that high MAP score, high CT density score, old age, high BMI, large perirenal fat thickness, and complicated diabetes were independent risk factors for APF in patients undergoing peritoneal laparoscopic adrenal surgery (all P<0.05). Conclusions:In patients with adrenal tumor treated by peritoneal laparoscopic adrenal surgery, MAP score and CT perirenal fat density examination before operation are beneficial to predict whether APF will occur, which has certain guiding significance for the formulation of surgical plan.

Objective:To investigate the clinical features of adherent perirenal fat (APF) in patients undergoing laparoscopic adrenal surgery through peritoneal approach, and to analyze its predictors and risk factors, so as to provide reference for clinical diagnosis and treatment.Methods:A total of 86 patients who received transabdominal approach laparoscopic adrenal surgery in the Department of Urology, the Rizhao Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the First Department of Minimally invasive Urology of Shandong Provincial Hospital from February 2021 to February 2024 were retrospectively selected as the study objects. According to whether patients developed APF during the operation, they were divided into APF group (29 cases) and non-APF group (57 cases). The Mayo Adhesive Probability (MAP) score and preoperative perirenal fat CT density were compared between the two groups. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to analyze the value of each index in predicting the occurrence of APF. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were used to analyze the influencing factors of the occurrence of APF.Results:The MAP score, CT density of perirenal fat (renal vein level, adrenal tumor level, normal adrenal gland level) and CT density score of the APF group were higher than those of the non-APF group, with statistical significance (all P<0.05). Age, body mass index (BMI), perirenal fat thickness and the proportion of diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidemia in the APF group were significantly higher than those in the non-APF group, with statistical significance (all P<0.05). The area under ROC curve predicted by MAP score, CT density of perirenal fat (renal vein level, adrenal tumor level, normal adrenal level) and CT density score for APF in patients undergoing laparoscopic adrenal surgery were 0.921, 0.655, 0.628, 0.538, and 0.912, respectively. Logistic regression model results showed that high MAP score, high CT density score, old age, high BMI, large perirenal fat thickness, and complicated diabetes were independent risk factors for APF in patients undergoing peritoneal laparoscopic adrenal surgery (all P<0.05). Conclusions:In patients with adrenal tumor treated by peritoneal laparoscopic adrenal surgery, MAP score and CT perirenal fat density examination before operation are beneficial to predict whether APF will occur, which has certain guiding significance for the formulation of surgical plan.

Objective:To determine incidence of seasonal influenza virus infection in the community and to analyze the factors influencing seasonal influenza virus infection.Methods:This study recruited residents aged 6-59 years to build a cohort in 15 villages/streets in Macheng city in November 2019. Meanwhile, a cross-sectional baseline survey was conducted immediately to collect sera, information on demographics and child protection knowledge, behaviors, as well as attitudes using a questionnaire from the participants enrolled in the cohort (i.e., before the influenza epidemic season). In July 2020, a cross-sectional follow-up survey was conducted to collect sera once again (i.e., after the influenza season). Paired sera from the two cross-sectional surveys were tested for influenza virus-specific antibodies by hemagglutination inhibition (HI) test or micro-neutralization (MN) test using a circulating representative strain of each subtype/lineage of influenza virus as the test antigen. The infections with influenza virus subtype/lineage was confirmed if there was a four-fold or more increase in titers of antibodies against circulating representative strain of the subtype/lineage of influenza virus. Factors influencing infection with influenza A (H3N2) and B/Victoria viruses were analyzed using univariable and multivariable logistic regression.Results:In November 2019, 800 study participants were enrolled in the cohort, including 340 children aged 6-17 years and 460 adults aged 18-59 years; 605 study participants (including 224 children and 381 adults) were followed up in July 2020 and their paired sera were obtained before and after the influenza season. 25.3% (153/605) of the participants were confirmed to be infected with at least one subtype/lineage of seasonal influenza virus by HI and MN tests. The overall incidence of influenza viruses of all subtypes/lineages in children was 44.2% (95% CI: 37.6%-50.8%) which was significantly higher than the incidence of 14.1% in adults (95% CI: 10.7%-17.7%). Children had the highest incidence of influenza A (H3N2) virus infection, followed by B/Victoria. MN or HI antibody titers in A (H3N2)[ OR=0.88 (95% CI: 0.84-0.93)] and B/Victoria[ OR=0.97 (95% CI: 0.95-0.99)] before the influenza season were significantly associated with whether children were infected with that subtype/lineage of influenza virus. Conclusions:The residents aged 6-59 years in Macheng city had a substantial incidence of seasonal influenza virus infection during the influenza season from winter 2019 to spring 2020. Notably, almost half of children aged 6-17 years have been infected with seasonal influenza virus. Higher titers of HI/MN antibodies against seasonal influenza virus before the influenza season would be likely to reduce the risk of infection with influenza A (H3N2) and B/Victoria.

Objective:To investigate the effects of miRNA-30a-5p (miR-30a-5p) and metadherin (MTDH) on the proliferation, invasion and migration abilities of human breast cancer cells in vitro.Methods:The expression of MTDH in cancer and paracancerous tissues of 112 breast cancer patients in the database and miR-30a-5p in cancer and paracancerous tissues of 103 breast cancer patients in the database were analyzed using data from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database. Pearson correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation between miR-30a-5p and MTDH in 1 222 breast cancer patients in the database; the data were updated to August 2022. Breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells were divided into negative control group (transfected with negative control sequence), miR-30a-5p overexpression group (transfected with miR-30a-5p mimics), siMTDH group [transfected with small interfering RNA against MTDH (siMTDH)], siMTDH+miR-30a-5p overexpression group (transfected with both siMTDH and miR-30a-5p mimics); cell proliferation ability was detected by methyl thiazol tetrazolium (MTT) assay, cell migration ability was detected by cell scratch assay, cell invasion ability was detected by Transwell assay. The relative expressions of miR-30a-5p, MTDH, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2, MMP-9, vimentin and β-catenin mRNA in cells were detected by quantitative real-time fluorescence polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), and the expressions of MTDH, N-cadherin (N-cad), β-catenin, Snail and MMP-9 proteins were detected by Western blotting.Results:In the TCGA database, MTDH expression level was higher and miR-30a-5p expression level was lower in breast cancer tissues compared with paracancerous tissues, and the differences were statistically significant (both P < 0.001). There was a negative correlation between MTDH and miR-30a-5p expressions in 1 222 patients with breast cancer ( r=-0.134, P < 0.001). Compared with the negative control group, the cell proliferation ability was reduced in both siMTDH group and miR-30a-5p overexpression group at 24, 48 and 72 h (all P < 0.001). The cell scratch healing rate in miR-30a-5p overexpression group and siMTDH group was lower than that in negative control group [(61.6±1.6)%, (54.7±5.9)% vs. (80.3±3.0)%] (both P < 0.05). Compared with the negative control group, The number of migrated cells in miR-30a-5p overexpression group and siMTDH group was less than that in negative control group (881±50, 725±63 vs. 1 172±66) (both P < 0.05). Compared with the negative control group, the relative expressions of MMP-2, MMP-9, vimentin and β-catenin mRNA were all down-regulated in MDA-MB-231 cells of miR-30a-5p overexpression group and siMTDH group (all P < 0.05). Compared with the negative control group, the relative expressions of N-cad, β-catenin, Snail and MMP-9 proteins were down-regulated in MDA-MB-231 cells of miR-30a-5p overexpression group and siMTDH group (all P < 0.05). There was no statistical difference in the number of migrated MDA-MB-231 cells between siMTDH+miR-30a-5p overexpression group and siMTDH group (476±5 vs. 389±46, t = 3.37, P = 0.078). There was no statistical difference in the number of migrated cells between siMTDH+miR-30a-5p overexpression group and miR-30a-5p overexpression group (476±5 vs. 477±22, t = 0.02, P = 0.983). Conclusions:The expression of miR-30a-5p is negatively correlated with the expression of MTDH in breast cancer tissues, and either overexpression of miR-30a-5p or silence of MTDH in breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells in vitro can inhibit cell proliferation, invasion and migration, but MTDH may not be a target gene of miR-30a-5p.

Objective:To investigate the clinical outcomes and prognosis of children who were prenatally diagnosed with solid space-occupying abdominal lesions by ultrasound.Methods:This study retrospectively enrolled 30 children with solid space-occupying abdominal lesions that were indicated by prenatal ultrasound at Children's Hospital of Fudan University from March 2015 to March 2021. Prenatal ultrasound findings, postnatal treatment, clinical outcomes, and prognosis were analyzed.Results:These subjects included 18 male and 12 female infants, with the median gestational age at the first sonographic diagnosis of 36 weeks (28 to 39 weeks). The intra-abdominal solid masses were postnatally confirmed to be located in liver, retroperitoneum, and gastrointestinal tract, which were hepatic hemangioma ( n=14), hepatoblastoma ( n=2), neuroblastoma ( n=6), abdominal teratoma ( n=4), adrenal hematoma ( n=1), adrenocortical adenoma ( n=1), hyperplasia of renal capillary ( n=1), and gastrointestinal teratoma ( n=1). The accuracy of prenatal ultrasound in detecting the location of masses was 73% (22/30) and which was 13/16 in detecting masses from liver and 9/14 in that outside the liver. Among the 30 cases, 73% (22/30) were benign tumors, and 27% (8/30) were malignant tumors (hepatoblastoma in two cases and neuroblastoma in six cases). Among 15 patients with benign tumors (hepatic hemangioma and adrenal hematoma) who received close follow-up or drug therapy, tumor/lesion regression occurred in 13 cases and the other two were observed with stable hepatic hemangiomas. Fourteen patients, including six with neuroblastoma, two with hepatoblastoma, five with teratoma, one with adrenocortical adenoma, and one with hyperplasia of renal capillary, had good prognosis after primary tumor resection or combined with postoperative chemotherapy. One hepatoblastoma case died after withdrawing treatment. The overall survival rate was 97% (29/30) with a median follow-up time of 24 months (4 to 60 months). Conclusions:Prenatal ultrasound has high accuracy in identifying the anatomic region of fetal solid space-occupying abdominal lesions. With close postnatal follow-up and proper treatment, most of the affected fetuses will have a good outcome and prognosis.

Objective: To investigate the changes of plasma protein expression profile in hyperhomocysteinemia rats and the protective effect of highly expressed angiopoietin 1 in plasma on endothelial cells. Methods: The hyperhomocysteinemia animal model was established. The difference in plasma protein content was analyzed by label-free protein spectroscopy. The effects of homocysteine and angiopoietin 1 on endothelial cell migration and proliferation were detected by wound healing and CCK-8 proliferation assay. Results: The results of protein profiling showed that 5 proteins were significantly up-regulated and 17 proteins were significantly down-regulated in the plasma of hyperhomocysteinemia rats, among which angiopoietin 1 was significantly up-regulated. In endothelial cells in the superior mesenteric artery of rats, treatment with 30 or 50 μmol/L homocysteine for 24 h significantly inhibited the migration and proliferation. Angiopoietin 1(600 ng/ml) significantly reduced the migration and proliferation of endothelial cells inhibited by 30 μmol/L homocysteine, but had no significant effect on the migration and proliferation of endothelial cells inhibited by 50 μmol/L homocysteine. Conclusion Hyperhomocysteinemia can significantly affect the protein expression profile in plasma. Angiopoietin 1 in plasma can compensate for the damage of vascular endothelial migration and proliferation function caused by homocysteine in a certain concentration range.

Objective:To investigate the radiation dosimetry and biodistribution of 68Ga-FAPI-04 PET/CT in patients with hepatobiliary tumor. Methods:A total of six patients with hepatic lesions who underwent PET/CT examination in Peking Union Medical College Hospital were enrolled. After intravenous injection of radiotracer 68Ga-FAPI-04 at (170.57 ± 14.43) MBq, whole-body imaging were performed at the time points of 3, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 60 min, respectively. Biodistribution pattern was observed. Regions of interest were manually delineated. Radiation dosimetry of all target organs were calculated by Olinda/EXM software. Results:The radioactive uptake dissipated gradually in liver whereas it was relatively stable in tumor lesions. The average SUV max of tumor lesions reached the maximum value (13.87± 2.55) at 20 min after injection. The target-to-background ratio increased with time, reaching the maximum value (10.09 ± 8.17) at 30 min after injection. The average effective dose in total body was (0.020 ± 0.002) mSv/MBq and organ with the highest effective dose was bladder wall at (0.146 ± 0.035) mSv/MBq. Conclusions:The effective dose in total body of 68Ga-FAPI-04 was similar to that of 18F-FDG. 68Ga-FAPI-04 is expected to be a PET/CT radiotracer for hepatobiliary tumors in consideration of rapid tumor uptake, low accumulation of liver background, and no influence of blood sugar levels.

Objective:To analyse the pathogenic bacteria distribution and clinical characteristics of late-onset sepsis (LOS) among premature infants with gestational age less than 34 weeks in Henan Province.Methods:The clinical data of 6 590 premature infants admitted to 17 medical institutions in Henan Province from January 2019 to December 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. The gestational age of infants was less than 34 weeks and was admitted to the neonatal ward within 7 days after birth. SPSS 19.0 statistical software was used for data analysis.Results:Among 6 590 premature infants LOS developed in 751 cases (11.40%), of whom the diagnosis was confirmed in 276 cases (36.75%) and 475 cases (63.25%) were diagnosed clinically. The fatality rate related to LOS was 13.58%. There were significant differences in the incidence of LOS and infection-related mortality among infants with different gestational ages and body weights ( χ2=388.894 and 13.572, χ2=472.282 and 9.257, P<0.05 or <0.01). Among 276 children with confirmed LOS, 286 strains of pathogenic bacteria were isolated. Gram-negative bacteria were most prevalent (178 strains), accounting for 62.24% of all infections, followed by fungi (58 strains, 20.28%). Klebsiella pneumoniae was most frequently detected Gram-negative bacteria (117 strains, 40.91%), among which 32.48% (38/117) was carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae. The proportion of diagnosed sepsis, the proportion of catheterization, and the infection-related mortality of infants with LOS in tertiary hospitals were all higher than those in secondary hospitals ( χ2=6.212, 5.313 and 4.435, all P<0.05). The proportion of exclusive breastfeeding in secondary hospitals was lower than that in tertiary hospitals ( χ2=19.216, P<0.05). The time of antibacterial drug use before infection in specialized hospitals was longer than that in general hospitals ( χ2=3.276, P<0.05). Conclusion:The incidence of LOS among preterm infants in Henan Province is high, which was mainly caused by Gram-negative bacteria. The clinical characteristics of LOS caused by different pathogens and in different health institutions are different, the prevention and control strategy should be developed accordingly to reduce the incidence LOS of preterm premature infants.

Objective:To prepare 68Ga-fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI)-04, and evaluate its biodistribution and imaging characteristics in animals and healthy volunteers, in order to investigate the clinical translation potential. Methods:68Ga-FAPI-04 was synthesized by a manual method and its radiolabeling yield, radiochemical purity, and stability ( in vivo and in vitro) were analyzed. ICR mice ( n=16) were scarified at 5, 30, 60 and 120 min postinjection of 68Ga-FAPI-04 (1.11 MBq) to measure radioactive counts in main organs. The dynamic mircoPET imaging was acquired for 60 min on 3 ICR mice, and tumor imaging capabilities were examined with nude mice bearing HepG2 tumors. Furthermore, 2 healthy volunteers (1 male with age of 64 years, 1 female with age of 56 years) were recruited for the investigation of probe biodistribution in humans. A serial whole-body dynamic PET/CT scan was performed immediately following injection. Results:68Ga-FAPI-04 was synthesized within 20 min with the radiochemical yield of (68.7±4.0)% (decay corrected). The radiochemical purities of 68Ga-FAPI-04 were over 99% and the products were stable for 180 min in vitro and for 90 min in blood. 68Ga-FAPI-04 was mainly cleared through urinary tracts, while other organs only showed mild tracer accumulation. MicroPET imaging showed high uptake of 68Ga-FAPI-04 in the tumor tissue of mice, and the ratio of tumor/liver was 2.14±0.01 (35 min). The PET/CT imaging results of healthy volunteers revealed 68Ga-FAPI-04 could be quickly cleared. Conclusion:68Ga-FAPI-04 has many advantages for PET imaging, such as easy labeling, good stability, quick clearance and low background signals in the liver, which can be used as an attractive PET tracer for detection hepatocellular carcinoma.

The deltacoronavirus is a new member of the subfamily Coronaviridae of the family Coronaviridae. Deltacoronaviruses can infect birds and mammals. Deltacoronaviruses were detected in early 2007 in Asian leopard cats and Chinese ferret badgers. In 2014, porcine deltacoronavirus (PDCoV) infection spread rapidly in the USA. Moreover, cell culture-adapted PDCoV has been obtained from infected piglets. Animal experiments have confirmed that the isolated PDCoV is highly pathogenic and causes severe diarrhea in piglets. Thus, the PDCoV can be considered to be a good model to study the deltacoronavirus. In this review, we discuss the etiology, epidemiology, pathogenicity, culture, and diagnostic methods of the PDCoV.
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