Colorectal inflammatory cancer transformation poses a major risk to patients with colitis.Patients with chronic intestinal inflammation have an approximately 2-3 fold increased risk of developing colorectal cancer(CRC).Unfortunately,there is currently no effective intervention available.Huangqin decoction(HQD),a well-known traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)formula,is frequently clinically prescribed for treating patients with colitis,and its active ingredients have effective antitumour efficacy.Nonetheless,the mechanism of HQD-mediated prevention of colorectal inflammatory cancer transformation remains unclear.A strategy integrating metagenomic,lipidomic,and messenger RNA(mRNA)sequencing analysis was used to investigate the regulatory effects of HQD on the gut microbiome,metabolism and potential mechanisms involved in colorectal inflammatory cancer transformation.Our study revealed that HQD suppressed colorectal inflammatory cancer transformation,which was associated with enhanced in-testinal barrier function,decreased the inflammatory response,and regulation of the gut microbiome.Notably,cohousing experiments revealed that the transfer of the gut microbiome from HQD-treated mice largely inhibited the pathological transformation of colitis.Moreover,gut microbiome transfer from HQD-treated mice primarily resulted in the altered regulation of fatty acid metabolism,especially the remodeling of arachidonic acid metabolism,which was associated with the amelioration of pathological transformation.Arachidonic acid metabolism and the key metabolic enzyme arachidonic acid 12-lipoxygenase(ALOX12)were affected by HQD treatment,and no obvious protective effect of HQD was observed in Alox12-/-mice,which revealed that ALOX12 was a critical mediator of HQD protection against colorectal inflammatory cancer transformation.In summary,multiple omics analyses were applied to produce valuable data and theoretical support for the application of HQD as a promising intervention for the transformation of inflammatory CRC.

OBJECTIVE T o carry out the health economics evaluation and cost-benefit analysis of the type b Hae-mophilus influenzae(Hib)vaccination for the children who were hospitalized due to Hib infection so as to provide evidence for public health policies.METHODS The children who were diagnosed with Hib-related respiratory tract infections or meningitis and were hospitalized in respiratory medicine department,infection management depart-ment,emergency rooms and neurology department of Jiangxi Provincial Children's Hospital from Jan.1,2021 to Dec.31,2023 were recruited as the research subjects.Based on a 1∶1 matching condition,the matching variables included four items such as the same age for the admission to the hospital,same gender,same department and same grade of disease severity.The children for whom the primary immunization of Hib vaccination(including Hib monovalent vaccine and Hib-containing combination vaccine)were completed and the integrity of vaccination infor-mation could be checked out were assigned as the intervention group,while the children for whom the primary im-munization of Hib vaccination was not completed were chosen as the control group.The clinical data,vaccination data and the data such as length of hospital stay and hospitalization cost were collected from the children.The cost-benefit of the Hib vaccination among the children with Hib infection was observed.RESULTS A total of 622 hospi-talized children who were detected with Hib-positive respiratory tract infections or meningitis were enrolled in the study,and 73 children(20 children from infection management department,27 children from respiratory medi-cine department,26 children from emergency rooms)were finally included in the intervention group after matc-hing and multiple rounds of screening,73 children were chosen as the control group based on a 1∶1 matching con-dition.The male children accounted for 57.53％(42 cases)in both groups,and the female children accounted for 42.47％(31 cases)in both groups.With the respect to the length of hospital stay,it was 7.00(5.00,8.00)days in the intervention group,7.00(6.00,8.00)days in the control group(Z=-0.341,P=0.733).In terms of the hospitalization cost,it was 7 756.17(6 617.92,10 617.69)yuan in the intervention group,9 040.65(8 033.76,10 935.84)yuan in the control group(Z=-2.795,P=0.005).The cost of Hib vaccination was 343.03 yuan per capita in the intervention group,and the benefit-cost ratio(BCR)was 1∶3.74(343.03 yuan/1 284.48 yuan).CONCLUSIONS The Hib vaccination can save the hospitalization cost and has high cost effectiveness.It is sugges-ted that the Hib vaccination should be promoted and the coverage rate of Hib vaccination should be raised among the age-eligible children.

Urticarial vasculitis is a skin disease with urticaria-like lesions and a histopathological pattern of leukocytoclastic vasculitis. It is considered a "hidden rash" in traditional Chinese medicine. Xuanfu is the portal that regulates qi, blood, fluid, and the ascending, descending, exiting, and entering of nutrition qi and defensive qi. Collaterals are the pathways for the circulation of qi and blood. The two accompany each other, connecting zang-fu organs, reaching the surfaces of the skin, hair, and external body, circulating qi and fluid, and moistening and protecting the skin. Based on the theory of Xuanfu-collateral, this study aimed to clarify the etiology, pathogenesis, and treatment method of urticarial vasculitis. External assault by wind and Xuanfu blockage are believed to be the initiating factors of this disease. The malnutrition of Xuanfu and collaterals and accumulated dampness-heat are important links in the occurrence and development of urticarial vasculitis. It spreads from Xuanfu to the collaterals, and blockage of the collaterals is the immanent trend of this disease. Clinically, by closely adhering to the core pathogenesis of blockage of Xuanfu-collateral, treatment method such as using wind medicinals to open Xuanfu with pungent and dispersing properties, using the method of supplement deficiency and removing the blockage, and using medicinals to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis to unblock the blocked collaterals. The herbs are flexibly added or subtracted to unblock Xuanfu and collaterals, harmonize qi and blood, thus all symptoms can be relieved. We hope that this study will provide new ideas for the treatment of urticarial vasculitis with traditional Chinese medicine.

Objective To explore the therapeutic effect and potential mechanism of CA330 and OXIRIS adsorbent columns in septic shock.Methods Patients who met the diagnostic criteria for septic shock and admitted to the De-partment of Critical Care Medicine of Shenzhen Third People's Hospital from February 2022 to June 2024 were se-lected.They were randomly divided into an OXIRIS group and a CA330 group according to the random number table method.The CA330 group received hemoperfusion combined with hemodiafiltration using CA330 adsorbent co-lumn,while the OXIRIS group was treated with OXIRIS adsorbent column.Relevant markers of the two groups of patients before and after treatment were collected and compared,including inflammatory markers,bilirubin(total bilirubin[TBil],direct bilirubin[DBil]),coagulation functions(prothrombin time[PT],activated partial throm-boplastin time[APTT],etc),endotoxin(ETX),organ function scores(acute physiology and chronic health score Ⅱ[APACHE Ⅱ],sequential organ failure assessment[SOFA],etc).Molecular biology techniques were adopted to detect changes in inflammation-related gene expression(nuclear factor kappa B[NF-κB],toll-like receptor 4[TLR4],myeloid differentiation factor 88[MyD88]),and oxidative stress factors(glutathione peroxidase[GSH-Px],superoxide dismutase[SOD])in the blood of patients before and after treatment.The safety and effectiveness of two types of adsorbent columns during the treatment process was evaluated.Results A total of 92 patients were included and randomly divided into the OXIRIS group and the CA330 group,with 46 cases in each group.After treatment,the levels of TBil,DBil,and ETX in two groups of patients all showed significant decreases compared with before treatment(all P＜0.01),the levels of TBil,DBil,and ETX in patients in the OXIRIS group after treat-ment were all lower than those in the CA330 group during the same period(all P＜0.05);PT and APTT in both groups shortened significantly compared with before treatment(both P＜0.01),PT and APTT in the OXIRIS group after treatment were both shorter than those in the CA330 group during the same period(both P＜0.05);The APACHE Ⅱ score and SOFA score in patients in the OXIRIS group after treatment were both lower than those in the CA330 group during the same period(both P＜0.05);The levels of serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein(hs-CRP),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),interleukin(IL)-1β,IL-5,and IL-8 in patients in both groups showed significant decreases compared with before treatment(all P＜0.05),and the levels of these serum markers in the CA330 group after treatment were all lower than those in the OXIRIS group during the same period(all P＜0.05).The gene expression levels of NF-κB,TLR4,and MyD88 in patients in the CA330 group after treatment were all lower than those in the OXIRIS group during the same period(all P＜0.05);The levels of GSH-Px and SOD in pa-tients in the OXIRIS group after treatment were both higher than those in the CA330 group(both P＜0.01).No serious adverse event occurred in patients in the CA330 group and the OXIRIS group during the treatment process.Conclusion OXIRIS may be better in clearing bilirubin and endotoxin,improving coagulation function,protecting organ function,and regulating oxidative stress response in patients,while CA330 may be more prominent in clearing inflammatory markers and regulating inflammation-related gene expression in patients.

Colorectal inflammatory cancer transformation poses a major risk to patients with colitis. Patients with chronic intestinal inflammation have an approximately 2-3 folds increased risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC). Unfortunately, there is currently no effective intervention available. Huangqin decoction (HQD), a well-known traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula, is frequently clinically prescribed for treating patients with colitis, and its active ingredients have effective antitumour efficacy. Nonetheless, the mechanism of HQD-mediated prevention of colorectal inflammatory cancer transformation remains unclear. A strategy integrating metagenomic, lipidomic, and messenger RNA (mRNA) sequencing analysis was used to investigate the regulatory effects of HQD on the gut microbiome, metabolism and potential mechanisms involved in colorectal inflammatory cancer transformation. Our study revealed that HQD suppressed colorectal inflammatory cancer transformation, which was associated with enhanced intestinal barrier function, decreased the inflammatory response, and regulation of the gut microbiome. Notably, cohousing experiments revealed that the transfer of the gut microbiome from HQD-treated mice largely inhibited the pathological transformation of colitis. Moreover, gut microbiome transfer from HQD-treated mice primarily resulted in the altered regulation of fatty acid metabolism, especially the remodeling of arachidonic acid metabolism, which was associated with the amelioration of pathological transformation. Arachidonic acid metabolism and the key metabolic enzyme arachidonic acid 12-lipoxygenase (ALOX12) were affected by HQD treatment, and no obvious protective effect of HQD was observed in Alox 12 ^-/- mice, which revealed that ALOX12 was a critical mediator of HQD protection against colorectal inflammatory cancer transformation. In summary, multiple omics analyses were applied to produce valuable data and theoretical support for the application of HQD as a promising intervention for the transformation of inflammatory CRC.

Objective To observe the repair effect and mechanism of Danhuang Powder-containing serum on high glucose-induced vascular endothelial cell injury.Methods Danhuang Powder-containing serum was prepared.Human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVECs)were cultured to be divided into control group,recombinant human epidermal growth factor(called"growth factor"for short)group,Danhuang Powder group,high glucose group,high glucose+growth factor group,and high glucose+Danhuang Powder group.After corresponding intervention in each group for 48 hours,the cell ultrastructure and autophagy were observed under transmission electron microscope,apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry,and the protein expression levels of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF),epidermal growth factor(EGF)and basic fibroblast growth factor(bFGF)in the cells were detected by Western Blot.Results(1)The intra-mitochondrial ridges in the control group were clearly visible,autophagosomes and autolysosomes were fewer;mitochondria in the high glucose group were swollen and irregular,and appeared vacuolated;and the more typical autophagy-like structures were seen in the high glucose+Danhuang Powder group.(2)Compared with the high glucose group and high glucose+growth factor group,the apoptosis rate of cells in the high glucose+Danhuang Powder group was significantly decreased(P<0.05).(3)Compared with the high glucose group and the high glucose+growth factor group,the protein expression levels of VEGF,EGF and bFGF in the cells of the high glucose+Danhuang Powder group were significantly increased(P<0.05).Conclusion Danhuang Powder-containing serum can reduce the high glucose-induced damage in HUVEC cells,and its mechanism may be related to the activation of mitochondrial autophagy,and the inhibition of apoptosis,as well as the up-regulation of the expression of VEGF,EGF and bFGF.

Objective To explore the therapeutic effect and potential mechanism of CA330 and OXIRIS adsorbent columns in septic shock.Methods Patients who met the diagnostic criteria for septic shock and admitted to the De-partment of Critical Care Medicine of Shenzhen Third People's Hospital from February 2022 to June 2024 were se-lected.They were randomly divided into an OXIRIS group and a CA330 group according to the random number table method.The CA330 group received hemoperfusion combined with hemodiafiltration using CA330 adsorbent co-lumn,while the OXIRIS group was treated with OXIRIS adsorbent column.Relevant markers of the two groups of patients before and after treatment were collected and compared,including inflammatory markers,bilirubin(total bilirubin[TBil],direct bilirubin[DBil]),coagulation functions(prothrombin time[PT],activated partial throm-boplastin time[APTT],etc),endotoxin(ETX),organ function scores(acute physiology and chronic health score Ⅱ[APACHE Ⅱ],sequential organ failure assessment[SOFA],etc).Molecular biology techniques were adopted to detect changes in inflammation-related gene expression(nuclear factor kappa B[NF-κB],toll-like receptor 4[TLR4],myeloid differentiation factor 88[MyD88]),and oxidative stress factors(glutathione peroxidase[GSH-Px],superoxide dismutase[SOD])in the blood of patients before and after treatment.The safety and effectiveness of two types of adsorbent columns during the treatment process was evaluated.Results A total of 92 patients were included and randomly divided into the OXIRIS group and the CA330 group,with 46 cases in each group.After treatment,the levels of TBil,DBil,and ETX in two groups of patients all showed significant decreases compared with before treatment(all P＜0.01),the levels of TBil,DBil,and ETX in patients in the OXIRIS group after treat-ment were all lower than those in the CA330 group during the same period(all P＜0.05);PT and APTT in both groups shortened significantly compared with before treatment(both P＜0.01),PT and APTT in the OXIRIS group after treatment were both shorter than those in the CA330 group during the same period(both P＜0.05);The APACHE Ⅱ score and SOFA score in patients in the OXIRIS group after treatment were both lower than those in the CA330 group during the same period(both P＜0.05);The levels of serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein(hs-CRP),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),interleukin(IL)-1β,IL-5,and IL-8 in patients in both groups showed significant decreases compared with before treatment(all P＜0.05),and the levels of these serum markers in the CA330 group after treatment were all lower than those in the OXIRIS group during the same period(all P＜0.05).The gene expression levels of NF-κB,TLR4,and MyD88 in patients in the CA330 group after treatment were all lower than those in the OXIRIS group during the same period(all P＜0.05);The levels of GSH-Px and SOD in pa-tients in the OXIRIS group after treatment were both higher than those in the CA330 group(both P＜0.01).No serious adverse event occurred in patients in the CA330 group and the OXIRIS group during the treatment process.Conclusion OXIRIS may be better in clearing bilirubin and endotoxin,improving coagulation function,protecting organ function,and regulating oxidative stress response in patients,while CA330 may be more prominent in clearing inflammatory markers and regulating inflammation-related gene expression in patients.

OBJECTIVE T o carry out the health economics evaluation and cost-benefit analysis of the type b Hae-mophilus influenzae(Hib)vaccination for the children who were hospitalized due to Hib infection so as to provide evidence for public health policies.METHODS The children who were diagnosed with Hib-related respiratory tract infections or meningitis and were hospitalized in respiratory medicine department,infection management depart-ment,emergency rooms and neurology department of Jiangxi Provincial Children's Hospital from Jan.1,2021 to Dec.31,2023 were recruited as the research subjects.Based on a 1∶1 matching condition,the matching variables included four items such as the same age for the admission to the hospital,same gender,same department and same grade of disease severity.The children for whom the primary immunization of Hib vaccination(including Hib monovalent vaccine and Hib-containing combination vaccine)were completed and the integrity of vaccination infor-mation could be checked out were assigned as the intervention group,while the children for whom the primary im-munization of Hib vaccination was not completed were chosen as the control group.The clinical data,vaccination data and the data such as length of hospital stay and hospitalization cost were collected from the children.The cost-benefit of the Hib vaccination among the children with Hib infection was observed.RESULTS A total of 622 hospi-talized children who were detected with Hib-positive respiratory tract infections or meningitis were enrolled in the study,and 73 children(20 children from infection management department,27 children from respiratory medi-cine department,26 children from emergency rooms)were finally included in the intervention group after matc-hing and multiple rounds of screening,73 children were chosen as the control group based on a 1∶1 matching con-dition.The male children accounted for 57.53％(42 cases)in both groups,and the female children accounted for 42.47％(31 cases)in both groups.With the respect to the length of hospital stay,it was 7.00(5.00,8.00)days in the intervention group,7.00(6.00,8.00)days in the control group(Z=-0.341,P=0.733).In terms of the hospitalization cost,it was 7 756.17(6 617.92,10 617.69)yuan in the intervention group,9 040.65(8 033.76,10 935.84)yuan in the control group(Z=-2.795,P=0.005).The cost of Hib vaccination was 343.03 yuan per capita in the intervention group,and the benefit-cost ratio(BCR)was 1∶3.74(343.03 yuan/1 284.48 yuan).CONCLUSIONS The Hib vaccination can save the hospitalization cost and has high cost effectiveness.It is sugges-ted that the Hib vaccination should be promoted and the coverage rate of Hib vaccination should be raised among the age-eligible children.

Developing and implementing biosafety standards for pathogenic microbiology laboratories is essential to achieving scientific, efficient, and standardized management and operation. This article analyzes the current standardization construction in biosafety in pathogenic microbiology laboratories domestically and internationally. It proposes a framework for the biosafety standard system of pathogenic microbiology laboratories, which mainly includes four parts: basic standards, management standards, technical standards, and industry applications. It provides a reference for the standardization work of pathogenic microbiology laboratories and helps to standardize the biosafety industry in China.

Objective To investigate the molecular mechanism through which calenduloside E inhibits hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)cell proliferation and migration.Methods HCC cell lines HepG2 and Huh7 treated with calenduloside E were examined for changes in cell viability using CCK-8 assay and expressions of GPX4,SLC7A11,LC3,P62 and phosphorylation of Akt/mTOR using Western blotting.The effects LY294002 and Rapamycin(the inhibitor and activator of autophagy,respectively)on proliferation and migration of calenduloside E-treated HCC cells were evaluated using EdU and Transwell assays.The TCGA database was used to explore the expression levels of GPX4 and SLC7A11 in HCC and normal liver tissues and their correlation with the patients'survival outcomes.GPX4 and SLC7A11 expressions were also detected in HCC cells and normal hepatocytes using RT-qPCR and Western blotting.Results Calenduloside E obviously inhibited the viability of HCC cells.GPX4 and SLC7A11 were highly expressed in HCC tissues and cell lines,and their expression levels were negatively correlated with the patients'survival.In HCC cell lines,calenduloside E significantly inhibited the expressions of GPX4 and SLC7A11 proteins,activated the Akt-mTOR pathway,and enhanced the expression of LC3 II.The inhibitory effect of calenduloside E on GPX4 and SLC7A11 expressions was significantly enhanced by rapamycin but attenuated by LY294002.Inhibiting the autophagy pathway obviously diminished the inhibitory effect of calenduloside E on proliferation and migration of HCC cells,while activating this pathway produced the opposite effect.Conclusion Calenduside E inhibits the proliferation and migration of HCC cells by down-regulating GPX4 and SLC7A11 expression via the autophagy pathway.