Objective: To investigate the preventive and reparative mechanisms of platelet-rich plasma-biodegradable quick setting spray (PRP-BQSS) on solar dermatitis, thereby providing a safe and effective novel therapeutic approach for clinical application. Methods: PRP-BQSS was prepared. A ultraviolet B (UVB)-induced solar dermatitismodel was established in SPF-grade male SD rats. The rats were divided into the prevention experiment (treated with PRP-BQSS, L' Oréal SPF 50+sunscreen, Nature's Hall SPF 50+sunscreen, or saline) and the treatment experiment (treated with PRP-BQSS, Jingwanhong ointment, Green ointment, or saline). The effects were evaluated by measuring epidermal thickness (HE staining) and quantifying the integrated optical density (IOD) of inflammatory cells (CD11b staining). One-way ANOVA and Tukey's HSD test were performed using GraphPad Prism 9.4.0. Results: The PRP-BQSS exhibited significant efficacy in both prevention and repair. In the prevention experiment, the PRP-BQSS prevention group (Group A) showed only mild pale red erythema on the dorsal skin of rats, without significant swelling or desquamation. Histological analysis revealed that epidermal thickness in Group A (36.55±6.58 μm) was comparable to Groups B (L' Oréal, 34.84±6.59 μm) and C (Natural Hall, 34.59±8.20 μm)(P>0.05), but significantly lower than that in Group D (control group, 47.82±11.69 μm). Skin sections from Group A demonstrated intact epidermal structure with clear stratification and no significant inflammatory cell infiltration. The CD11b-positive cell count (24.30±7.43) was significantly lower than that in Group D (33.65±8.47, P<0.05). In the treatment experiment, HE staining of Group A (PRP-BQSS treatment group) showed intact epidermal structure with orderly arrangement of the basal layer, spinous layer, and granular layer, thin and uniform stratum corneum, and regular collagen fiber arrangement. The epidermal thickness of Group A (37.10±6.41 μm) showed no significant difference from Groups B (Jingwanhong ointment group, 38.66±9.07 μm) or C (Green ointment group, 35.72±4.98 μm)(P>0.05), but was significantly lower than that in Group D (control group, 48.35±8.99 μm)(P<0.05). The integral optical density value of CD11b-positive cells in Group A (32.82±11.01) was significantly lower than that in Group D (47.25±13.52, P>0.05). Moreover, the degree of inflammatory infiltration in Group A was relatively lower compared to Group B (37.14±9.20) and Group C (34.32±16.87), suggesting a superior repair capacity. However, the intergroup differences were not statistically significant (P>0.05). Conclusion: PRP-BQSS hydrogel dressing possesses dual preventive and reparative functions. It exerts its effects by reducing CD11b-positive cell infiltration (inflammation suppression) and promoting the orderly arrangement of the basal layer-epidermal layer-granular layer (epidermal reconstruction). This material holds promise as a novel and effective therapeutic approach for the prevention and treatment of solar dermatitis, particularly suitable for high-risk populations such as children, individuals with sensitive skin, and those engaged in outdoor activities.

Objective To investigate the relationship between between the levels of serum malondialdehyde(MDA)and superoxide dismutase(SOD),the balance of oxidative/antioxidant stress,and the prognostic nu-tritional index(PNI)and the risk of early neurological deterioration in patients with acute ischemic stroke(AIS).Methods A total of 95 patients with suspected AIS admitted to the Second People's Hospital of Fos-han,Foshan from January to April 2023 were selected as the research subjects.Among them,71 patients who were finally diagnosed with AIS were included in the stroke group,and the remaining 24 non-AIS patients were included in the control group.According to the National Institutes of Health Stroke Rating Scale(NIH-SS)score,the stroke group was divided into the moderate-severe stroke group and the mild stroke group.Ac-cording to whether early neurological deterioration(END)occurred,it was divided into the END group and the non-END group.To analyze the correlations between the levels of serum SOD and MDA,SOD/MDA,and the PNI and the severity of stroke.The receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was applied to evaluate the predictive value of each index for the risk of END.By fitting the indicators with high diagnostic efficacy,a Fisher discriminant function model for evaluating the risk of END was established to verify the overall accura-cy rate.Results The levels of serum MDA and SOD,SOD/MDA and the PNI in the moderate to severe stroke group were statistically different from those in the mild stroke group(P＜0.05).There were statistically sig-nificant differences in the levels of serum MDA and SOD,SOD/MDA and the PNI among the END group,the non-END group and the control group(P＜0.05).The areas under the curve(AUC)of SOD,MDA,SOD/MDA and PNI for evaluating END were 0.692,0.727,0.777 and 0.819,respectively.The Fisher discriminant function model established by fitting the NIHSS score,the SOD/MDA and the PNI has an overall accuracy rate of 85.9％.Conclusion The END risk prediction model established by applying the Fisher discriminant function can provide early and objective reference basis for clinical prediction of END risk and has certain practical value.

Objective To evaluate cardiac involvement in patients with anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis (AAV) using echocardiography combined with electrocardiography. Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on the detailed medical records of AAV patients treated in Jining First People’s Hospital between January 2020 and December 2024. Eighty patients were enrolled in the AAV group, and the risk of heart disease was compared between the AAV group and a control group with 80 subjects matched for age, sex, and cardiovascular disease risk factors. Results Electrocardiographic abnormalities were observed in 78.75% of patients in the AAV group, while significant electrocardiographic abnormalities only occurred in symptomatic patients in the control group. There were no differences in left atrial enlargement or interventricular septal thickening between the AAV group and the control group. The overall left ventricular systolic function in the AAV group was lower than that in the control group (8.75% vs. 0). The incidence of reduced diastolic function in the AAV group was significantly higher than that in the control group (37.5% vs. 15%). The incidence rates of tricuspid regurgitation, mitral regurgitation, aortic regurgitation, and pericardial effusion in the AAV group were significantly higher than those in the control group. Pericardial thickening, aortic stenosis, pulmonary hypertension, and rare periaortic granulomas were found in the AAV group, but not in the control group. Conclusion Echocardiography and electrocardiography are important examination methods for evaluating cardiac involvement in AAV. These methods have key roles in disease screening, diagnosis and treatment, follow-up, and prognosis judgment.

Objective To investigate the impacts of knocking-down Keratin 17(KRT17)on proliferation,apoptosis and epithelial mesenchymal transition(EMT)of bladder cancer cells by regulating Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.Methods The expression of KRT17 mRNA and protein in bladder cancer tissue,adjacent tissue,bladder cancer cell lines(5637,T24 and UM-UC-3)and human immortalized urothelial cell line SV-HUC-1 were detected by qRT-PCR and Western blot assay.Immunohistochemical staining was used to detect the expression of KRT17 in the tissues.Cells transfected with NC siRNA and KRT17 siRNA were labeled as the NC siRNA group and the KRT17 siRNA group,respectively.T24 cells treated with 20 mmol/L LiCl were labeled as the LiCl group.T24 cells transfected with KRT17 siRNA and treated with 20 mmol/L LiCl were labeled as the KRT17 siRNA+LiCl group.The non transfected cells were used as the blank group.CCK-8,cloning formation experiment and flow cytometry were applied to detect cell proliferation and apoptosis.QRT-PCR was applied to detect KRT17 mRNA expression.Western blot assay was applied to detect the expression levels of KRT17,β-catenin,Cyclin D1,EMT related proteins Vimentin,E-cadherin and Snail1 proteins.Results The expression of KRT17 mRNA and protein was greatly increased in bladder cancer tissue and cells(P＜0.05).The cell proliferation,colony count,KRT17 mRNA and protein expression,β-catenin,Cyclin D1,Vimentin,and Snail expression were lower in the KRT17 siRNA group than those in the NC siRNA group and the blank group,while apoptosis and E-cadherin expression were higher(P＜0.05).LiCl reversed the inhibition of KRT17 knockdown on the malignant behavior of bladder cancer.Conclusion Knocking-down KRT17 inhibits the proliferation and EMT of bladder cancer cells and promotes their apoptosis by inhibiting Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.

Standardized research reporting is crucial for the translation of pharmacoepidemiology research findings,and visual reporting can significantly enhance the clarity,understandability,and transparency of research results.Based on the Guide on Methodological Standards in Pharmacoepidemiology(2nd edition),this article systematically explains the key points for writing each component of a research report(including title,abstract,introduction,research methods,research results,discussion and conclusions,acknowledgments,conflict of interest statement,and references).This article also summarizes recognized international and domestic standards for pharmacoepidemiology research reporting,providing a reference for researchers.Furthermore,real-world cases will be used to demonstrate common forms of visualized reports and their interpretation methods.Finally,it further explores strategies for communicating research results.This study aims to provide pharmacoepidemiology researchers with detailed guidance on visually presenting research results and writing high-quality research reports,thereby enhancing the integrity and impact of their research.

Standardized research reporting is crucial for the translation of pharmacoepidemiology research findings,and visual reporting can significantly enhance the clarity,understandability,and transparency of research results.Based on the Guide on Methodological Standards in Pharmacoepidemiology(2nd edition),this article systematically explains the key points for writing each component of a research report(including title,abstract,introduction,research methods,research results,discussion and conclusions,acknowledgments,conflict of interest statement,and references).This article also summarizes recognized international and domestic standards for pharmacoepidemiology research reporting,providing a reference for researchers.Furthermore,real-world cases will be used to demonstrate common forms of visualized reports and their interpretation methods.Finally,it further explores strategies for communicating research results.This study aims to provide pharmacoepidemiology researchers with detailed guidance on visually presenting research results and writing high-quality research reports,thereby enhancing the integrity and impact of their research.

Objective To investigate the impacts of knocking-down Keratin 17(KRT17)on proliferation,apoptosis and epithelial mesenchymal transition(EMT)of bladder cancer cells by regulating Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.Methods The expression of KRT17 mRNA and protein in bladder cancer tissue,adjacent tissue,bladder cancer cell lines(5637,T24 and UM-UC-3)and human immortalized urothelial cell line SV-HUC-1 were detected by qRT-PCR and Western blot assay.Immunohistochemical staining was used to detect the expression of KRT17 in the tissues.Cells transfected with NC siRNA and KRT17 siRNA were labeled as the NC siRNA group and the KRT17 siRNA group,respectively.T24 cells treated with 20 mmol/L LiCl were labeled as the LiCl group.T24 cells transfected with KRT17 siRNA and treated with 20 mmol/L LiCl were labeled as the KRT17 siRNA+LiCl group.The non transfected cells were used as the blank group.CCK-8,cloning formation experiment and flow cytometry were applied to detect cell proliferation and apoptosis.QRT-PCR was applied to detect KRT17 mRNA expression.Western blot assay was applied to detect the expression levels of KRT17,β-catenin,Cyclin D1,EMT related proteins Vimentin,E-cadherin and Snail1 proteins.Results The expression of KRT17 mRNA and protein was greatly increased in bladder cancer tissue and cells(P＜0.05).The cell proliferation,colony count,KRT17 mRNA and protein expression,β-catenin,Cyclin D1,Vimentin,and Snail expression were lower in the KRT17 siRNA group than those in the NC siRNA group and the blank group,while apoptosis and E-cadherin expression were higher(P＜0.05).LiCl reversed the inhibition of KRT17 knockdown on the malignant behavior of bladder cancer.Conclusion Knocking-down KRT17 inhibits the proliferation and EMT of bladder cancer cells and promotes their apoptosis by inhibiting Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.

Objective:To elucidate the causal relationship between serum metabolites and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) by the Mendelian randomization.Methods:The serum metabolite genome-wide association study (GWAS) data from the Metabolomics GWAS server was selected as the exposure group. The study sample includes 7 824 adults from two European population studies. The GWAS data of HCC was obtained from the IEU Open GWAS project as the outcome group, including a total sample of 197 611 cases, to evaluate the relationship between 486 serum metabolites and HCC. The inverse variance weighting method (IVW) was used as the primary analysis method. Supplementary analysis methods included MR-Egger, weighted median, simple mode, and weighted mode. Sensitivity analyses were conducted using Cochran's Q test, MR-Egger intercept test, leave-one-out analysis, and MR-PRESSO. Reverse MR and MR-Steiger tests were employed to exclude the influence of reverse causality. Metabolomic pathway analysis was performed using MetaboAnalyst 5.0. Results:The MR results finally identified six metabolites with potential causal relationships with HCC: mannose ( OR=0.38, 95% CI: 0.16-0.92, P=0.032), γ-glutamyltyrosine ( OR=3.34, 95% CI: 1.14-9.83, P=0.028), glycerol-3-phosphate ( OR=0.17, 95% CI: 0.04-0.70, P=0.014), 2-linoleoylglycerophosphocholine ( OR=0.33, 95% CI: 0.13-0.98, P=0.028), 1-stearoylglycerophosphoethanolamine ( OR=2.44, 95% CI: 1.05-5.65, P=0.038), and palmitoyl sphingomyelin ( OR=5.62, 95% CI: 1.56-20.18, P=0.008). Sensitivity analyses for the six metabolites showed robustness, with no abnormal variables in the heterogeneity tests, and no evidence of genetic pleio-tropy was observed. Both reverse MR and Steiger tests did not support the existence of reverse causality between the metabolites and HCC. Metabolic pathway analysis indicated that ether lipid metabolism is closely related to the occurrence of HCC ( P=0.002). Conclusion:Six serum metabolites (mannose, γ-glutamyltyrosine, glycerol-3-phosphate, 2-linoleoylglycerophosphocholine, 1-stearoylglycerophosphoethanolamine, and palmitoyl sphingomyelin) have causal relationships with HCC.

Culture and purification, identification by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometer and biochemical assay, drug sensitive test, resistance gene detection and multilocus sequence typing were conducted for 4 strains of serotype 2 Streptococcus suis isolated from clinical specimens in 2021, Hainan Province. The results showed that Strain 1 and Strain 2 were ST7 type, Strain 3 was ST1 type, and Strain 4 was ST2302 type. The strains are sensitive to levofloxacin, penicillin, meropenem, linezolid, ceftriaxone, cefepime, and daptomycin. Three strains are resistant to tetracycline, erythromycin, and azithromycin, two strains are resistant to clindamycin and ampicillin, and one strain is resistant to chloramphenicol and vancomycin. There may be sources of Streptococcus suis infection in multiple regions of Hainan Province, and the ST molecular typing of Streptococcus suis is diverse.

Background and purpose:Thyroid dysfunction can frequently be discovered in breast cancer patients during long-term follow-up after receiving post-operative radiation therapy(PORT).This study aimed to compare serum levels of thyroid transcription factors(TTFs)TTF-1 and paired box 8(PAX-8)before and after PORT in breast cancer patients,combined with the results of serological thyroid indicators tests,and to analyze the relationship between the changes in serum levels of these two kinds of TTFs and thyroid dysfunction after breast cancer PORT.Methods:Female breast cancer patients without thyroid disease records who received PORT in Department of Radiation Oncology,Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Huangpu Branch,Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine from Jan.2022 to Jun.2022 were prospectively selected,and were divided into two groups according to being with or without supraclavicular radiation field.All the patients had given informed consent before joining the study.The study design was approved by the ethic committee of our hospital(Ethic Approval No.2021-KY-2).Serum levels of TTF-1 and PAX-8,serological thyroid indicators[triiodothyronine(T3),tetraiodothyronine(T4),free triiodothyronine(FT3),free tetraiodothyronine(FT4),thyroid stimulating hormone(TSH)and thyroid peroxidase antibody(TPO-Ab)]were recorded before PORT,at the end of PORT,6,12 and 24 months after the end of PORT,respectively.The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology(STROBE)checklist was followed for this study.Results:Eighty patients were enrolled in this study(40 in each group).A total of 19 patients who had hypothyroidism were divided in two groups,15 in supraclavicular field group(SC group)and 4 in non-supraclavicular field group(NSC group),respectively(P=0.004).Levels of TTF-1[5.70(5.11,7.13)vs 6.68(5.15,7.57),P=0.296]and PAX-8(5.26±1.01 vs 5.66±1.37,P=0.149)did not show statistically significant deference between two groups before PORT.In SC group,levels of TTF-1 and PAX-8 gradually rose in 12 months after the end of PORT.In NCS group,levels of TTF-1 and PAX-8 did not change significantly during 24 months after the end of PORT.Test results of serum TTF-1 between two groups were statistically different at 6 months[6.99(4.73,13.94)vs 5.79(5.01,6.28),P=0.049],12 months[7.65(5.02,17.85)vs 5.43(4.52,6.22),P=0.005]after the end of PORT,while test results of serum PAX-8 between two groups were statistically different at 12 months[6.79(4.86,14.30)vs 5.81(4.70,7.25),P=0.042]after the end of PORT.The median values of TTF-1 and PAX-8 test results at 12 months after the end of PORT in SC group which were both significantly higher compared with NSC group were selected as the referent thresholds.Patients in SC group whose test results were higher than referent thresholds were defined as TTF-1/PAX-8 elevating subgroups,and patients whose test results under the threshold defined as TTF-1/PAX-8 normal subgroups.The incidences of hypothyroidism were higher in elevation subgroups than in normal subgroups(65.0%vs 10.0%,60.0%vs 15.0%,respectively,P=0.001,P=0.008,respectively).Positive correlations were observed between the elevation of TTF-1/PAX-8 at 12 months after the end of PORT and hypothyroidism after breast cancer supraclavicular field radiation(OR=9.702,3.930,and P=0.020,0.046,respectively)according to multivariate analysis.Conclusion:Thyroid dysfunction after breast cancer PORT was mainly manifested with hypothyroidism;supraclavicular field radiation may significantly increase the incidence of hypothyroidism;serum levels of TTF-1 and PAX-8 elevated obviously in breast cancer PORT patients who had hypothyroidism after receiving supraclavicular field radiation.