ObjectiveTo investigate the hemodynamic differences in cortical activation during the observation-imitation process between real-time action observation therapy (R-AOT) and video-based action observation therapy (V-AOT) in patients with stroke using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). MethodsA total of 29 patients with stroke in Shanxi Bethune Hospital from June to September, 2025 were enrolled. A randomized-sequence, self-controlled crossover trial design was employed. Each participant received both R-AOT and V-AOT, with a one-day interval between the two conditions to minimize potential carryover effect. fNIRS was used to simultaneously record changes in oxyhemoglobin (Oxy-Hb) concentration during the observation and imitation phases in regions of interest (ROIs), including the ipsilesional and contralesional dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC), occipital cortex (OC), and temporal cortex (TC). ResultsAfter false discovery rate (FDR) correction across all ROIs, no significant difference was observed between R-AOT and V-AOT during either the observation or imitation phase (P_FDR > 0.05). During the observation phase, Oxy-Hb was greater under R-AOT than under V-AOT in the ipsilesional DLPFC (Z = 2.183, P_FDR = 0.045). Oxy-Hb showed an opposite directional pattern between the two conditions in the ipsilesional OC, but the difference was not statistically significant (Z = 2.321, P_FDR = 0.060). During the imitation phase, the ipsilesional TC showed greater Oxy-Hb changes under R-AOT than under V-AOT (Z = 2.724, P_FDR = 0.018). ConclusionR-AOT and V-AOT may elicit different local cortical hemodynamic responses during the observation and imitation phases in patients with stroke. The between-condition difference during the observation phase was mainly observed in the ipsilesional DLPFC, whereas during the imitation phase it was mainly observed in the ipsilesional TC.

Glioma represents the most prevalent malignant tumor of the central nervous system, with chemotherapy serving as an essential adjunctive treatment. However, most chemotherapeutic agents exhibit limited ability to penetrate the blood-brain barrier (BBB). This study introduced a novel dual-targeting strategy for glioma therapy by modulating the formation of nanobody-driven protein coronas to enhance the brain and tumor-targeting efficiency of hydrophobic cisplatin prodrug-loaded lipid nanoparticles (C8Pt-Ls). Specifically, nanobodies (Nbs) with fibrinogen-binding capabilities were conjugated to the surface of C8Pt-Ls, resulting in the generation of Nb-C8Pt-Ls. Within the bloodstream, Nb-C8Pt-Ls could bound more fibrinogen, forming the protein corona that specifically interacted with LRP-1, a receptor highly expressed on the BBB. This interaction enabled a "Hitchhiking Effect" mechanism, facilitating efficient trans-BBB transport and promoting effective brain targeting. Additionally, the protein corona interacted with LRP-1, which is also overexpressed in glioma cells, achieving precise tumor targeting. Computational simulations and SPR detection clarified the molecular interaction mechanism of the Nb-fibrinogen-(LRP-1) complex, confirming its binding specificity and stability. Our results demonstrated that this strategy significantly enhanced C8Pt accumulation in brain tissues and tumors, induced apoptosis in glioma cells, and improved therapeutic efficacy. This study provides a novel framework for glioma therapy and underscores the potential of protein corona modulation-based dual-targeting strategies in advancing treatments for brain tumors.

Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma,a traditional Chinese medicine also known as Gan Cao(GC),is frequently included in clinical prescriptions for the treatment of pneumonia.However,the pharmacological com-ponents of GC for pneumonia treatment are rarely explored.Gan An He Ji oral liquid(GAHJ)has a simple composition and contains GC liquid extracts and paregoric,and has been used clinically for many years.Therefore,GAHJ was selected as a compound preparation for the study of GC in the treatment of pneumonia.We conducted an in vivo study of patients with pneumonia undergoing GAHJ treatments for three days.Using the intelligent mass spectrometry data-processing technologies to analyze the meta-bolism of GC in vivo,we obtained 168 related components of GC in humans,consisting of 24 prototype components and 144 metabolites,with 135 compounds screened in plasma and 82 in urine.After analysis of the metabolic transformation relationship and relative exposure,six components(liquiritin,liquiritigenin,glycyrrhizin,glycyrrhetinic acid,daidzin,and formononetin)were selected as potential effective components.The experimental results based on two animal pneumonia models and the in-flammatory cell model showed that the mixture of these six components was effective in the treatment of pneumonia and lung injury and could effectively downregulate the level of inducible nitric oxide synthase(iNOS).Interestingly,glycyrrhetinic acid exhibited the strongest inhibition on iNOS and the highest exposure in vivo.The following molecular dynamic simulations indicated a strong bond between glycyrrhetinic acid and iNOS.Thus,the current study provides a pharmaceutical basis for GC and reveals the possible corresponding mechanisms in pneumonia treatment.

Objective:To observe the effects of polishing the anterior and posterior capsule with irrigation/aspiration (I/A) injection needle and capsular tension ring (CTR) implantation on intraocular lens (IOL) capsular stability after phacoemulsification for ultra-high myopia with 2.0 mm coaxial micro incision.Methods:This is a prospective randomized controlled study. There were 40 patients(80 eyes) aged 46-72 years old with ultra-high myopia cataract. The grade of lens opacity was grade II-IV, and the diopter was -10 D - -24 D. During 2.0 mm coaxial micro incision phacoemulsification, adopt coin tossing method randomly, 1 eye was operated using the anterior and posterior capsule polishing 360° with I/A injection needle combined with CTR implantation as the experimental group(40 eyes), the other eye was neither polished nor CTR implantated as the control group(40 eyes). The operation interval of both eyes was less than 1 week. The size of anterior capsular orifice, effective intraocular lens position(ELP), IOL eccentricity and posterior capsular opacification(PCO) were recorded at 1 week, 1, 3 and 6 months after operation in outpatient clinic. Two independent sample t-test and Fisher exact probability test were used to compare the differences between the 2 groups. P<0.05 was defined significant difference. Results:During the follow-up period, there were no significant change in the anterior capsule area, IOL eccentricity and ELP in the experimental group. However in the control group, the anterior capsular area decreased gradually with time, and gradually IOL eccentricity increased and ELP decreased. There was no significant difference between the 2 groups in each observation index at 1 week after operation, but it was ELP that first showed the difference tendency( P<0.01). The ELP of the control group was significantly lower than that of the experimental group at 1, 3 and 6 months after operation( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in anterior capsule area and IOL eccentricity between the 2 groups at 1 and 3 months after operation( P>0.05), but there was a significant difference at 6 months( P<0.05). In terms of PCO, the incidence of PCO was 0%, 2.5% and 7.5% in the experimental group and 5.0%, 17.5% and 32.5% in the control group respectively at 1, 3 and 6 months after operation. The incidence of PCO in the experimental group was significantly lower than that in the control group( P<0.05). Conclusion:Ultra-high myopia with cataract are prone to have capsular contraction after operation, which is characterized by IOL instability and anterior capsular orifice narrowing gradually. Combined 360° anterior and posterior capsular polishing with tension ring implantation in operation can effectively maintain the stability of ELP, reduce the degree of contraction of anterior capsular orifice, reduce the eccentricity of IOL and the incidence of PCO. Polishing the anterior and posterior capsule with I/A injection needle combined with CTR implantation, is safe and effective for patients with ultra-high myopia cataract.

Objective To evaluated the role of transurethral plasmakinetic resection of the prostate ( TUPKRP ) in combination with percutaneous bladder channel lithotripsy with holmium laser in the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia ( BPH) and bladder stone in senior patients . Methods Seventy-three patients treated during January 2009 to May 2014 were retrospectively reviewed.The patients aged 70-95 years old (mean, 85.6 years old).All of the patients were complicated with one or more diseases of the cardiovascular system .Ultrasound examinations prior to operation showed the sizes of prostates ranging 35-105 g, among which 58 cases showed middle prostatic lobe protruding into the bladder cavity .The sizes of the bladder stones ranged 1.5 -4.5 cm. Results The operations were successful in all the cases .The time of lithotripsy ranged 15-50 min (mean, 24 min), and the time of prostatectomy ranged 40 -135 min (mean, 70 min).No severe complications, such as major bleeding, transurethral resection syndrome, bladder perforation, residual stones, or severe infections, were observed.The urethral catheters were removed 3-5 days after operation, without urine leakage, dysuria, or urinary incontinence.Post-operation pathology of all the cases revealed BPH .The duration of hospitalization was 5-10 d (mean, 6 d).Three months after operation, the international prostate symptom scores were decreased from (23.5 ±5.1) points to (7.5 ±1.6) points (P<0.05), the quality of life (QOL) scores were decreased from (5.1 ± 0.5) points to (2.2 ±0.8) poins (P<0.05), the maximum flow rates (Qmax) were increased from (6.2 ±2.4) ml/s to (17.9 ± 4.2) ml/s (P<0.05), and residual urine volumes were decreased from (185.6 ±29.7) ml to (30.0 ±21.2) ml (P<0.05). Conclusion Transurethral plasmakinetic resection of the prostate in combination with percutaneous bladder channel lithotripsy with holmium laser is safe and effective for the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia and bladder stone in senior patients .