OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of acupuncture on the neurotransmitter levels and gut microbiota in a mouse model of Tourette syndrome (TS). METHODS: Thirty-six male C57/BL6 mice were randomly divided into 4 groups using a random number table method: 3,3'-iminodipropionitrile (IDPN) group, control group, acupuncture group, and tiapride group, with 9 mice in each group. In the IDPN group, acupuncture group, and tiapride group, mice received daily intraperitoneal injections of IDPN (300 mg/kg body weight) for 7 consecutive days to induce stereotyped behaviors. Subsequently, in the acupuncture intervention group, standardized acupuncture treatment was administered for 14 consecutive days to IDPN-induced TS model mice. The selected acupoints included Baihui (DU 20), Yintang (DU 29), Waiguan (SJ 5), and Zulinqi (GB 41). In the tiapride group, mice were administered tiapride (50 mg/kg body weight) via oral gavage daily for 14 consecutive days. The control group, IDPN group, and acupuncture group received the same volume of saline orally for 14 consecutive days. Stereotypic behaviors were quantified through behavioral assessments. Neurotransmitter levels, including dopamine (DA), glutamate (Glu), and aspartate (ASP) in striatal tissue were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Dopamine transporter (DAT) expression levels were additionally quantified through quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). Gut microbial composition was analyzed through 16S ribosomal RNA gene sequencing, while metabolic profiling was conducted using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS). RESULTS: Acupuncture administration significantly attenuated stereotypic behaviors, concurrently reducing striatal levels of DA, Glu and ASP concentrations while upregulating DAT expression compared with untreated TS controls (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Comparative analysis identified significant differences in Muribaculaceae (P=0.001), Oscillospiraceae (P=0.049), Desulfovibrionaceae (P=0.001), and Marinifilaceae (P=0.014) following acupuncture intervention. Metabolomic profiling revealed alterations in 7 metabolites and 18 metabolic pathways when compared to the TS mice, which involved various amino acid metabolisms associated with DA, Glu, and ASP. CONCLUSIONS Acupuncture demonstrates significant modulatory effects on both central neurotransmitter systems and gut microbial ecology, thereby highlighting its dual therapeutic potential for TS management through gut-brain axis regulation.
Animals ; Tourette Syndrome/metabolism* ; Gastrointestinal Microbiome ; Neurotransmitter Agents/metabolism* ; Acupuncture Therapy ; Male ; Mice, Inbred C57BL ; Mice

Objective:To explore the promotion effect on remineralization of demineralized dentin of urushiol primer applicated in acid-etch-rinse adhesives,and to clarify its impact on the longevity of dentin adhesion.Methods:Ninety-six freshly extracted,caries-free third molars were selected to prepare the dentin specimens.Following acid etching with 37％phosphoric acid gel,the specimens were randomly divided into blank control group,0.3％,0.7％,1.0％,and 1.5％urushiol groups,and positive control group(acetone solvent).The treated samples were placed in modified simulated body fluids for remineralization for 14 and 28 d.Attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(ATR-FTIR)was used to detect the relative mineralization mass of minerals in the dentinal tubules in various groups,and X-ray Diffractometery and Energy Dispersive spectrometer were used to analyze the dentin surface material compositions in various groups.Scanning electron microscope(SEM)was used to observe the surface morphology of the specimens in various groups,Vickers hardness tester was used to measure the microhardness of the dentin surface in various groups,and microtensile strength(μTBS)was used to examine the effect of the bond strengthes in various groups.Results:Compared with blank control group,the conversion rate of adhesive double bonds by primer in positive control group was decreased,but the difference was not significant(P＞0.05);but the conversion rates of adhesive double bonds by primer in 0.3％,0.7％,1.0％,and 1.5％urushiol groups were increased(P＜0.05).The SEM results revealed that at 14 and 28 d,compared with bland control group,a minimal membranous deposit in dentinal tubules was seen in positive control group,minimal mineralization displayed in 0.3％urushiol group,significant deposition of loose mineral particles with blocking the tubule orifices was found in 0.7％urushiol group,noticeable mineral precipitates exhibited in 1.0％urushiol group,and relatively empty dentinal tubules were seen in 1.5％urushiol group.The microhardness results showed that at 14 d after remineralization,compared with blank control group,the microhardness in positive control group showed no significant improvement(P＞0.05),while the differences in 0.3％,0.7％,1.0％and 1.5％urushiol groups were statistically significant(P＜0.05);at 14 d after remineralization compared with positive control group,the microhardness of dertin in 0.7％and 1.0％urushiol groups were increased(P＜0.05);at 28 d after remineralization,compared with blank control and postive control groups,the microhardness in urushiol groups were significantly increased(P＜0.05),espectially in 0.7％to 1.5％urushiol groups(P＜0.05).In the μTBS test,at 14 d after remineralization,compared with postive control group,theμTBS in 0.3％,0.7％,1.0％and 1.5％urushiol groups were increased(P＜0.05);at 28 d after remineralization,the μTBS in blank control group was the lowest;compared with blank control group,there was no significant difference in the μTBS in postive control group(P＞0.05);compared with positive control group,the μTBS in 0.3％,0.7％,1.0％,and 1.5％urushiol groups were increased(P＜0.05),espectially in 0.7％,1.0,and 1.5％urushiol groups(P＜0.05).Conclusion:Natural-derived urushiol,as a novel primer,can pretreat the demineralized dentin substrates,and facilitate collagen cross-linking within the dentin matrix;moreover,it leverages the phenolic hydroxyl groups within its structure to attact calcium and phosphate ions,envelope dentin collagen fibers to promote remineralization,in order to enhance the strength of the resin-dentin bonding interface.

Pulmonary fibrosis is a progressive interstitial fibrotic lung disease with high mortality.Its pathogenesis is complex and involves the reprogramming of fatty acid metabolism.This reprogramming includes changes in de novo fatty acid synthesis,uptake,oxidation,and derivatives.It crucially influences alveolar epithelial cell survival,macrophage polarization,and fibroblast activation,thereby playing a significant role in either exacerbating or miti-gating the disease.Understanding and intervening in the reprogramming of fatty acid metabolism offers potential strategies for prevention,diagnosing and treatment of pulmonary fibrosis.

AIM:To investigate the effect of conditioned medium from hypoxia/reoxygenation(H/R)-treated rat cardiac fibroblasts(CFs)on gap junction between cardiomyocytes and determine whether its mechanism is related to matrix metalloproteinase 2(MMP2)activity.METHODS:(1)H9c2 cells were randomly divided into five groups:con-trol group,normal group,ARP-100 group,H/R group,and H/R+ARP-100 group.Scrape loading/dye transfer assay was used to assess the gap junction function.Western blot was used to detect the expression and phosphorylation levels of Cx43.Gelatin zymography assay was performed to measure MMP2 activity.(2)SD rats were randomly divided into control group,ARP-100 group,ischemia-reperfusion(I/R)group,and I/R+ARP-100 group,with 8 rats in each group.Micro-electrode array technology was used to record the type and duration of arrhythmia.Immunohistochemistry experiment was performed to assess expression levels and distribution of Cx43 in myocardial tissues.RESULTS:Compared with the con-trol group,the H/R group showed decreased protein expression of Cx43(P＜0.01),narrowed distance of lucifer yellow dif-fusion(P＜0.01),and increased MMP2 activity(P＜0.01).ARP-100 attenuated H/R-induced gap junction dysfunction(P＜0.05).The arrhythmia score was also reduced after perfusion with ARP-100(P＜0.01).CONCLUSION:H/R-treated rat CFs can inhibit gap junction between cardiomyocytes,and its mechanism may involve increased MMP2 activity.

Antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) has become an effective method for treating various diseases, especially cancer, due to its clear target and good selectivity in clinical practice. However, the monoclonal antibodies in traditional ADC have poor tissue permeability, high modification costs, pose risks such as immunogenicity and immunotoxicity. The nanobody (Nb) which is extracted from the blood of camel animals, is the smallest antibody fragment known to have complete antigen binding ability. It has advantages such as strong tissue permeability, strong specificity, low immunogenicity, and high stability, and can replace traditional monoclonal antibodies to participate in the construction of nanobody-drug conjugate (NDC). This article reviews and discusses the advantages of Nb structure, the construction and application of NDC in the hope of providing ideas for the research and development of NDC.

High-quality development of digital health industry is an important symbol of realizing a healthy and digital China,and it is a new economic growth point.Using literature and other research methods,it comprehensively explores the theoretical logic,practical bottlenecks and solutions to the high-quality development of digital health industry driven by new quality productivity.It concludes that the new quality productivity can promote the high-quality development of digital health industry by strengthening the effect of institutional innovation,creating a good development environment for the industry;strengthening the effect of structural optimization,driving the upgrading of the industry;strengthening the effect of strengthening and complementing the chain,prolonging the industrial value chain;strengthening the effect of organizational remodeling,improving the industrial organizational system;and strengthening the effect of factor enhancement,fostering the high-end innovation factors.Aiming at the bottlenecks of unsound institutional mechanism,deep structural traps,low-end locking of the value chain,weak integration capacity of health organizations,and insufficient allocation of innovative elements,proposing to promote the deep integration of new elements and resources,and to accumulate the kinetic energy of innovation and development of the digital health industry;strengthening the status of digital health enterprise as the main body of innovation,and to stimulate the vitality of health management organizations;vertically and horizontally integrating the digital health industry chain,and comprehensively excavating the value of the digital health industry;driving the digital health industry to change the new and new,rooting the foundation of digital health industry development;deepening the reform of the digital health management system and mechanism,and improving the system to ensure the relief of the system.

High-quality development of digital health industry is an important symbol of realizing a healthy and digital China,and it is a new economic growth point.Using literature and other research methods,it comprehensively explores the theoretical logic,practical bottlenecks and solutions to the high-quality development of digital health industry driven by new quality productivity.It concludes that the new quality productivity can promote the high-quality development of digital health industry by strengthening the effect of institutional innovation,creating a good development environment for the industry;strengthening the effect of structural optimization,driving the upgrading of the industry;strengthening the effect of strengthening and complementing the chain,prolonging the industrial value chain;strengthening the effect of organizational remodeling,improving the industrial organizational system;and strengthening the effect of factor enhancement,fostering the high-end innovation factors.Aiming at the bottlenecks of unsound institutional mechanism,deep structural traps,low-end locking of the value chain,weak integration capacity of health organizations,and insufficient allocation of innovative elements,proposing to promote the deep integration of new elements and resources,and to accumulate the kinetic energy of innovation and development of the digital health industry;strengthening the status of digital health enterprise as the main body of innovation,and to stimulate the vitality of health management organizations;vertically and horizontally integrating the digital health industry chain,and comprehensively excavating the value of the digital health industry;driving the digital health industry to change the new and new,rooting the foundation of digital health industry development;deepening the reform of the digital health management system and mechanism,and improving the system to ensure the relief of the system.

High-quality development of digital health industry is an important symbol of realizing a healthy and digital China,and it is a new economic growth point.Using literature and other research methods,it comprehensively explores the theoretical logic,practical bottlenecks and solutions to the high-quality development of digital health industry driven by new quality productivity.It concludes that the new quality productivity can promote the high-quality development of digital health industry by strengthening the effect of institutional innovation,creating a good development environment for the industry;strengthening the effect of structural optimization,driving the upgrading of the industry;strengthening the effect of strengthening and complementing the chain,prolonging the industrial value chain;strengthening the effect of organizational remodeling,improving the industrial organizational system;and strengthening the effect of factor enhancement,fostering the high-end innovation factors.Aiming at the bottlenecks of unsound institutional mechanism,deep structural traps,low-end locking of the value chain,weak integration capacity of health organizations,and insufficient allocation of innovative elements,proposing to promote the deep integration of new elements and resources,and to accumulate the kinetic energy of innovation and development of the digital health industry;strengthening the status of digital health enterprise as the main body of innovation,and to stimulate the vitality of health management organizations;vertically and horizontally integrating the digital health industry chain,and comprehensively excavating the value of the digital health industry;driving the digital health industry to change the new and new,rooting the foundation of digital health industry development;deepening the reform of the digital health management system and mechanism,and improving the system to ensure the relief of the system.

Objective To observe the pharmacokinetic effect of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets on amoxicillin in Chinese healthy subjects under fasting and high fat and high calorie diet.Methods 71 healthy subjects were given a single dose of amoxicillin potassium clavulanate tablets(0.375 g)on fasting or high fat diet,and venous blood samples were collected at different time points.The concentrations of amoxicillin in human plasma were determined by HPLC-MS/MS method,and the pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated by non-atrioventricular model using PhoenixWinNonlin 8.0 software.Results The main pharmacokinetic parameters of amoxicillin potassium clavulanate tablets after fasting and high fat diet were(5 105.00±1 444.00),(4 593.00±1 327.00)ng·mL-1,and postprandial-fasting ratio 89.40％,90％confidence interval(79.55％-100.19％);t1/2 were(1.52±0.16),(1.39±0.22)h;AUC0-t were(12 969.00±1 841.00),(11 577.00±1 663.00)ng·mL-1·h,and postdietary/fasting ratio 89.20％,90％confidence interval(83.92％-94.28％);AUC0-∞ were(13 024.00±1 846.00),(11 532.00±1 545.00)ng·mL-1·h,and postprandial-fasting ratio 88.60％,90％confidence interval(83.48％-93.50％).The median Tmax(range)were 1.63(0.75,3.00)and 2.50(0.75,6.00)h,respectively,and the Tmax of postprandial medication was delayed(P＜0.01).Conclusion Compared with fasting condition,amoxicillin Tmax was significantly delayed after high fat diet,while Cmax,AUC0-t and AUC0-∞ were not significantly changed,indicating that food could delay the absorption of amoxicillin,but did not affect the degree of absorption.

High-quality development of digital health industry is an important symbol of realizing a healthy and digital China,and it is a new economic growth point.Using literature and other research methods,it comprehensively explores the theoretical logic,practical bottlenecks and solutions to the high-quality development of digital health industry driven by new quality productivity.It concludes that the new quality productivity can promote the high-quality development of digital health industry by strengthening the effect of institutional innovation,creating a good development environment for the industry;strengthening the effect of structural optimization,driving the upgrading of the industry;strengthening the effect of strengthening and complementing the chain,prolonging the industrial value chain;strengthening the effect of organizational remodeling,improving the industrial organizational system;and strengthening the effect of factor enhancement,fostering the high-end innovation factors.Aiming at the bottlenecks of unsound institutional mechanism,deep structural traps,low-end locking of the value chain,weak integration capacity of health organizations,and insufficient allocation of innovative elements,proposing to promote the deep integration of new elements and resources,and to accumulate the kinetic energy of innovation and development of the digital health industry;strengthening the status of digital health enterprise as the main body of innovation,and to stimulate the vitality of health management organizations;vertically and horizontally integrating the digital health industry chain,and comprehensively excavating the value of the digital health industry;driving the digital health industry to change the new and new,rooting the foundation of digital health industry development;deepening the reform of the digital health management system and mechanism,and improving the system to ensure the relief of the system.