Lung cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related morbidity and mortality worldwide, and its treatment continues to face major challenges such as therapeutic resistance and tumor recurrence. Pyroptosis, a newly characterized form of programmed cell death, induces tumor cell death through gasdermin-mediated membrane pore formation and is accompanied by the release of inflammatory mediators, thereby playing complex roles in lung cancer initiation, progression, and modulation of the tumor microenvironment. Active components and herbal formulas derived from traditional Chinese medicine can modulate pyroptosis-related signaling pathways through multi-target mechanisms, showing potential advantages in inducing lung cancer cell death, inhibiting proliferation and migration, and reversing chemoresistance. This review systematically summarizes relevant studies from domestic and international sources, focusing on the molecular mechanisms of pyroptosis, its roles in lung cancer development and tumor microenvironment remodeling, and the current research progress on traditional Chinese medicine-based interventions targeting pyroptosis, with the aim of providing references for the prevention and treatment of lung cancer using traditional Chinese medicine.

Objective: To evaluate the feasibility of dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI (DCE-MRI) in differentiating tumor deposits (TDs) from metastatic lymph nodes (MLNs) in rectal cancer. Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 70 patients with rectal cancer, including 168 lesions (70 TDs and 98 MLNs confirmed by histopathology), who underwent pretreatment MRI and subsequent surgery between March 2019 and December 2022. The morphological characteristics of TDs and MLNs, along with quantitative parameters derived from DCE-MRI (K trans , kep, and v e) and DWI (ADCmin, ADCmax, and ADCmean), were analyzed and compared between the two groups.Multivariable binary logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses were performed to assess the diagnostic performance of significant individual quantitative parameters and combined parameters in distinguishing TDs from MLNs. Results: All morphological features, including size, shape, border, and signal intensity, as well as all DCE-MRI parameters showed significant differences between TDs and MLNs (all P < 0.05). However, ADC values did not demonstrate significant differences (all P > 0.05). Among the single quantitative parameters, v e had the highest diagnostic accuracy, with an area under the ROC curve (AUC) of 0.772 for distinguishing TDs from MLNs. A multivariable logistic regression model incorporating short axis, border, v e, and ADC mean improved diagnostic performance, achieving an AUC of 0.833 (P = 0.027). Conclusion The combination of morphological features, DCE-MRI parameters, and ADC values can effectively aid in the preoperative differentiation of TDs from MLNs in rectal cancer.

Objective: To evaluate the feasibility of dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI (DCE-MRI) in differentiating tumor deposits (TDs) from metastatic lymph nodes (MLNs) in rectal cancer. Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 70 patients with rectal cancer, including 168 lesions (70 TDs and 98 MLNs confirmed by histopathology), who underwent pretreatment MRI and subsequent surgery between March 2019 and December 2022. The morphological characteristics of TDs and MLNs, along with quantitative parameters derived from DCE-MRI (K trans , kep, and v e) and DWI (ADCmin, ADCmax, and ADCmean), were analyzed and compared between the two groups.Multivariable binary logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses were performed to assess the diagnostic performance of significant individual quantitative parameters and combined parameters in distinguishing TDs from MLNs. Results: All morphological features, including size, shape, border, and signal intensity, as well as all DCE-MRI parameters showed significant differences between TDs and MLNs (all P < 0.05). However, ADC values did not demonstrate significant differences (all P > 0.05). Among the single quantitative parameters, v e had the highest diagnostic accuracy, with an area under the ROC curve (AUC) of 0.772 for distinguishing TDs from MLNs. A multivariable logistic regression model incorporating short axis, border, v e, and ADC mean improved diagnostic performance, achieving an AUC of 0.833 (P = 0.027). Conclusion The combination of morphological features, DCE-MRI parameters, and ADC values can effectively aid in the preoperative differentiation of TDs from MLNs in rectal cancer.

ObjectiveTo use bioinformatics technology to screen the molecular patterns and diagnostic biomarkers of ferroptosis closely related to psoriasis， observe the therapeutic effect of Kaixuan Jiedu core prescription on psoriasis and explore its potential mechanism through animal experiments. MethodsPsoriasis microarray data from GEO were analyzed to identify differentially expressed genes （DEGs）. Intersection with a ferroptosis gene set yielded psoriasis ferroptosis-related genes （FRGs）， which underwent correlation， consensus clustering， enrichment， and immune infiltration analyses. Core diagnostic FRGs （Hub-FRGs） were identified using random forest （RF）， support vector machine （SVM）， LASSO regression， Nomogram， and ROC analyses. In vivo， imiquimod （5% cream） induced psoriasis in mice （except controls）. Drug treatment groups received respective doses， while control and model groups received saline via daily gavage for 7 days. Back skin changes were recorded and PASI scored. Hematoxylin-eosin （HE） staining assessed histopathology. The levels of ferrous ion （Fe²⁺）， malondialdehyde （MDA）， 4-hydroxynonenal （4-HNE） and free fatty acid （FFA） in skin tissue were detected. The level of reactive oxygen species （ROS） in skin tissue was detected by immunofluorescence. Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the expression of ChaC glutathione-specific γ-glutamyl transferase 1 （CHAC1）， arachidonic acid 12-lipoxygenase β （ALOX12B）， trimotif protein 21 （TRIM21）， proliferation marker （Ki67） and nuclear transcription factor-κB （NF-κB） protein. ResultsAnalysis of GSE30999 identified 2 100 DEGs and 24 FRGs. Gene Ontology （GO） and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes （KEGG） enrichment revealed 1 000 biological functions and 75 pathways. After cluster analysis， combined with three machine learning algorithms， Nomogram and ROC curve analysis， the core Hub-FRGs （CHAC1， ALOX12 B， TRIM21） were obtained. Immunoinfiltration showed inactive memory CD4⁺T cells and activated dendritic cells abundance significantly correlated with Hub-FRGs. In vivo， model group vs. control showed significantly increased PASI/Baker scores （P<0.05）， epidermal hyperkeratosis， inflammatory infiltration， and elevated levels of Fe²⁺， MDA， 4-HNE， FFA， ROS， CHAC1， ALOX12B， TRIM21， Ki67， and NF-κB （P<0.05）. Drug groups vs. model group exhibited significantly reduced scores （P<0.05）， alleviated skin lesions， and decreased levels of Fe²⁺， MDA， 4-HNE， FFA， ROS， Hub-FRGs， Ki67， and NF-κB （P<0.05）. ConclusionKaixuan Jiedu core prescription can significantly improve the skin pathological injury of psoriasis mice， showing good therapeutic and repair effects， and its mechanism may be related to regulating the expression of ferroptosis genes CHAC1， ALOX12B and TRIM21， which are closely related to the pathogenesis of psoriasis.

ObjectiveTo use bioinformatics technology to screen the molecular patterns and diagnostic biomarkers of ferroptosis closely related to psoriasis， observe the therapeutic effect of Kaixuan Jiedu core prescription on psoriasis and explore its potential mechanism through animal experiments. MethodsPsoriasis microarray data from GEO were analyzed to identify differentially expressed genes （DEGs）. Intersection with a ferroptosis gene set yielded psoriasis ferroptosis-related genes （FRGs）， which underwent correlation， consensus clustering， enrichment， and immune infiltration analyses. Core diagnostic FRGs （Hub-FRGs） were identified using random forest （RF）， support vector machine （SVM）， LASSO regression， Nomogram， and ROC analyses. In vivo， imiquimod （5% cream） induced psoriasis in mice （except controls）. Drug treatment groups received respective doses， while control and model groups received saline via daily gavage for 7 days. Back skin changes were recorded and PASI scored. Hematoxylin-eosin （HE） staining assessed histopathology. The levels of ferrous ion （Fe²⁺）， malondialdehyde （MDA）， 4-hydroxynonenal （4-HNE） and free fatty acid （FFA） in skin tissue were detected. The level of reactive oxygen species （ROS） in skin tissue was detected by immunofluorescence. Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the expression of ChaC glutathione-specific γ-glutamyl transferase 1 （CHAC1）， arachidonic acid 12-lipoxygenase β （ALOX12B）， trimotif protein 21 （TRIM21）， proliferation marker （Ki67） and nuclear transcription factor-κB （NF-κB） protein. ResultsAnalysis of GSE30999 identified 2 100 DEGs and 24 FRGs. Gene Ontology （GO） and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes （KEGG） enrichment revealed 1 000 biological functions and 75 pathways. After cluster analysis， combined with three machine learning algorithms， Nomogram and ROC curve analysis， the core Hub-FRGs （CHAC1， ALOX12 B， TRIM21） were obtained. Immunoinfiltration showed inactive memory CD4⁺T cells and activated dendritic cells abundance significantly correlated with Hub-FRGs. In vivo， model group vs. control showed significantly increased PASI/Baker scores （P<0.05）， epidermal hyperkeratosis， inflammatory infiltration， and elevated levels of Fe²⁺， MDA， 4-HNE， FFA， ROS， CHAC1， ALOX12B， TRIM21， Ki67， and NF-κB （P<0.05）. Drug groups vs. model group exhibited significantly reduced scores （P<0.05）， alleviated skin lesions， and decreased levels of Fe²⁺， MDA， 4-HNE， FFA， ROS， Hub-FRGs， Ki67， and NF-κB （P<0.05）. ConclusionKaixuan Jiedu core prescription can significantly improve the skin pathological injury of psoriasis mice， showing good therapeutic and repair effects， and its mechanism may be related to regulating the expression of ferroptosis genes CHAC1， ALOX12B and TRIM21， which are closely related to the pathogenesis of psoriasis.

Body weight abnormalities, including overweight, obesity, and underweight, have become a dual public health challenge in Chinese adults: overweight and obesity lead to a variety of chronic complications, while underweight increases the risks of malnutrition, sarcopenia, and organ dysfunction. To systematically address these issues, multidisciplinary experts in endocrinology, sports science, nutrition, and psychiatry from various regions have held multiple weight management seminars. Based on the latest epidemiological data and clinical evidence, they expanded the guideline to include assessment and intervention strategies for underweight, in addition to the core content of obesity management. This guideline outlines the etiological mechanisms, evaluation methods, and multidimensional management strategies for overweight and obesity, covering key areas such as diagnosis and assessment, medical nutrition therapy, exercise prescription, pharmacological intervention, and psychological support. It is intended to provide a scientific and standardized approach to weight management across the adult population, aiming to curb the rising prevalence of obesity, mitigate complications associated with abnormal body weight, and improve nutritional status and overall quality of life.

Objective To explore the effect of moxibustion on bone metabolism and the mechanism of bone protection,the effect of moxibustion,a traditional Chinese treatment in patients with rheumatoid arthritis(RA),especially the levels of two biomarkers,interleukin 35(IL-35)and β-catenin in the serum of rheumatoid arthritis patients were investigated.Methods A total of 72 RA patients were randomly assigned equally to the treatment group(36 cases)and 36 patients each of the control group(36 cases).The control group was intervened with standardized Western medicine treatment.For the treatment group,moxibustion intervened on Zusanli,Shenshu,and Ashi acupoints three times a week for 5-week treatment,with the remaining treatments being the same as the control group.The clinical symptom-related scores,routine clinical test indicators,and serum IL-35,β-catenin,BMP-2,IL-1β contents of RA patients before and after treatment were compared between the two groups.Results After treatment,VAS score,DAS28 score,morning stiffness score and BMP-2,β-catenin and IL-1β in serum in 2 groups significantly decreased(P<0.01),while IL-35 content in treatment group significantly increased(P<0.01).VAS score,DAS28 score,morning stiffness score and BMP-2,β-catenin and IL-1β in serum showed the obvious advantage of the treatment group over the control group(P<0.05),but the two groups(P>0.05)have no significant discrepancy in serum IL-35 content.For the treatment group,the improvement values of morning stiffness score and joint swelling number were positively correlated with the improvement values of BMP-2 and β-catenin in serum(P<0.01,P<0.05,r>0).The improvement of serum IL-35 was negatively correlated with the improvement of DAS28 score in the treatment group(P<0.05,r<0).Conclusion On the basis of conventional western medicine treatment,moxibustion may inhibit the levels of IL-35 and IL-1β in serum of RA patients,regulate the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway,regulate the levels of β-catenin and BMP-2,reduce the inflammatory response of RA,regulate bone metabolism,and achieve the purpose of bone protection.Thus,bone and joint teratogenesis or disability in RA patients was prevented and delayed.

This study was aimed at identifying the pathogenic bacteria responsible for the death of a young tiger at the Fujian Meihua Mountain South China Tiger Breeding Research Institute.Tissue samples from the lungs,liver,and intestines of the deceased tiger were collected,and the bacteria were cultured inasterile environment.The bacterial strains were characterized according to their morphological and molecular biological properties,including assessment of virulence genes and antibiotic resistance genes,mouse lethality tests,and antibiotic susceptibility evaluations.A predominant bacterial strain isolated from the liver of the deceased tiger was identified as enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli(ETEC)strain Tiger22513F.Phylogenetic analysis of the 16S rRNA gene revealed that the Tiger22513F strain exhibited close genetic similarity to the reference strain ETEC(MF919609.1),with 99.9%nucleotide similarity,and resided on the same evolutionary branch.The Tiger22513F strain contained 11 antibiotic resistance genes(tetA,sul1,sul3,cmlA,floR,blaTEM,blaSHV,blaCMY-2,qnrA,qnrS,and qnrD)along with five virulence genes(VT1,fyuA,tsh,iucD,and ST).Mouse lethality tests indicated significant pathogenicity toward mice,affecting primarily the lungs,liver,and intestines.Antibiotic susceptibility testing demonstrated that this strain exhibited resistance to various classes of beta-lactam antibiotics,as well as quinolones and aminoglycosides.This investigation successfully isolated a multi-drug resistant enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli strain with pronounced pathogenicity from the liver of a deceased tiger;thus providing valuable scientific insights for clinical diagnosis,as well as prevention and control measures,against ETEC infections in South China tigers.

Objective:To explore the clinical efficacy of acupuncture therapy in treating post-stroke pulmonary(PSP)and its impact on diaphragm function based on the theory of liver ascending and lung descending.Methods:This study was a prospective study,70 PSP patients who were admitted to our hospital from April 2023 to August 2024 were selected,they were divided into control group and study group according to the random number table method,with 35 patients in each group.Both groups received routine treatment,the control group received respiratory training,while the study group received respiratory training combined with acupuncture therapy.Clinical efficacy,recovery time of signs,related scale scores[clinical pulmonary infection score(CPIS),National Institute of HealthStroke Scale(NIHSS)],blood gas and lung function indicators[(partial pressure of oxygen(PaO2),partial pressure of carbondioxide(PaCO2),forced expiratory volume in one second(FEV1),peak expiratory flow(PEF)]and diaphragm function between two groups were compared.Results:The total clinical effective rate of the study group was higher than that of the control group,and the time for fever resolution,relief of pulmonary infection,disappearance of pulmonary wet rales and disappearance of cough were shorter than those of the control group(P＜0.05).The CPIS scores,NIHSS scores and PaCO2 of the study group at 14 days after intervention were lower than those of the control group,FEV1,PEF,PaO2,thickening rate and activity of diaphragm were higher than those of the control group(P＜0.05).Conclusion:Acupuncture therapy in treating PSP patients based on the theory of liver ascending and lung descending,can shorten recovery time of signs,improve clinical treatment effectiveness,reduce the degree of infection and brain nerve damage,and improve patients' lung function and diaphragm function.

Objective To develop dynamic prediction models based on multiple postnatal time points to support early diagnosis and individualized intervention for bronchopulmonary dysplasia(BPD)in preterm infants with gestational age<32 weeks.Methods Clinical data of 472 preterm infants with gestational age<32 weeks admitted to the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University between January 2016 and November 2020 were retrospectively analyzed.Multivariable logistic regression was applied to develop five independent prediction models at postnatal days 1,7,14,21,and 28.The performance of the models was assessed using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve(AUC)and the Hosmer-Lemeshow test.Results Baseline characteristics such as gestational age and birth weight differed significantly between the BPD group(n=147)and the non-BPD group(n=325)(P<0.05).Predictors of BPD evolved across time points:on day 1,key predictors included gestational age,birth weight,Score for Neonatal Acute Physiology II(SNAP-II),invasive mechanical ventilation,and fraction of inspired oxygen>30%;by day 7,additional variables emerged,including fasting duration>2 days,mean feeding advancement rate<8.5 mL/(kg·d),neonatal respiratory distress syndrome,apnea of prematurity,and positive sputum culture;from day 14 onward,nutrition-and treatment-related indicators were incorporated additionally.The models demonstrated good discrimination at postnatal days 1,7,14,21,and 28,with AUCs of 0.917,0.927,0.939,0.944,and 0.968,respectively,and good calibration(Hosmer-Lemeshow P>0.05).Internal validation showed AUCs ranging from 0.899 to 0.958,indicating robust performance.Conclusions Dynamic postnatal prediction models incorporating indicators spanning perinatal factors,respiratory support,nutritional management,and therapeutic interventions demonstrate high predictive performance and facilitate dynamic risk assessment for BPD in preterm infants with gestational age<32 weeks.