Spermatogenesis is a continual process that occurs in the testes, in which diploid spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) differentiate and generate haploid spermatozoa. This highly efficient and intricate process is orchestrated at multiple levels. N⁶-methyladenosine (m⁶A), an epigenetic modification prevalent in mRNAs, is implicated in the transcriptional regulation during spermatogenesis. However, the dynamics of m⁶A modification in non-rodent mammalian species remains unclear. Here, we systematically investigated the profile and role of m⁶A during spermatogenesis in pigs. By analyzing the transcriptomic distribution of m⁶A in spermatogonia, spermatocytes, and round spermatids, we identified a globally conserved m⁶A pattern between porcine and murine genes with spermatogenic function. We found that m⁶A was enriched in a group of genes that specifically encode the metabolic enzymes and regulators. In addition, transcriptomes in porcine male germ cells could be subjected to the m⁶A modification. Our data show that m⁶A plays the regulatory roles during spermatogenesis in pigs, which is similar to that in mice. Illustrations of this point are three genes (SETDB1, FOXO1, and FOXO3) that are crucial to the determination of the fate of SSCs. To the best of our knowledge, this study for the first time uncovers the expression profile and role of m⁶A during spermatogenesis in large animals and provides insights into the intricate transcriptional regulation underlying the lifelong male fertility in non-rodent mammalian species.
Animals ; Male ; Mice ; Cell Differentiation/genetics* ; Mammals/metabolism* ; Methylation ; RNA, Messenger/metabolism* ; Spermatogenesis/genetics* ; Spermatozoa/metabolism* ; Swine/genetics* ; Testis/metabolism* ; Transcriptome ; RNA Methylation/genetics*

Elucidating the active components of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)is essential for understanding the mechanisms of TCM and promote its rational use as well as TCM-derived drug development.Recent studies have shown that surface plasmon resonance(SPR)technology is promising in this field.In the present study,we propose an SPR-based integrated strategy to screen and analyze the major active components of TCM.We used Radix Paeoniae Alba(RPA)as an example to identify the compounds that can account for its anti-inflammatory mechanism via tumor necrosis factor receptor type 1(TNF-R1).First,RPA extraction was analyzed using an SPR-based screening system,and the potential active in-gredients were collected,enriched,and identified as paeoniflorin and paeonol.Next,the affinity con-stants of paeoniflorin and paeonol were determined as 4.9 and 11.8 μM,respectively.Then,SPR-based competition assays and molecular docking were performed to show that the two compounds could compete with tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)while binding to the subdomain 1 site of TNF-R1.Finally,in biological assays,the two compounds suppressed cytotoxicity and apoptosis induced by TNF-α in the L929 cell line.These findings prove that SPR technology is a useful tool for determining the active in-gredients of TCM at the molecular level and can be used in various aspects of drug development.The SPR-based integrated strategy is reliable and feasible in TCM studies and will shed light on the eluci-dation of the pharmacological mechanism of TCM and facilitate its modernization.

Objective To analyze the characteristics and regularity of the dosage of single-flavored traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces, and to provide reference for determining the reasonable dosage range. Methods The dose distribution of single-flavored drugs with a frequency of more than 10％ of the total prescriptions from January to June2018 was investigated, and compare with the 2015 edition of the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as "Chinese Pharmacopoeia") and other recommended doses. Results There were 32 kinds of single-flavored traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces, which accounted for more than 10％ of the total prescription. The top 5 dose distributions were 10 g, 15 g, 9 g, 30 g and 6 g, respectively, accounting for nearly 90％.These 32 pieces were not used in large-dose applications in our outpatient prescriptions, and there were some ultralow-dose applications; there were 21 pieces with more than 90％ of the doses in the scope of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. In the clinical use of traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces, there were cases of out of the scope of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, but were not prominent. Conclusion The reasonable dosage ranges of commonly used traditional Chinese medicines needs further study; the clinical use of traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces should consider both safety and dose-effect relationship.

Objective:To explore and optimize the preparation method of specimen about mouse liver tissue for scanning electron microscopy.Methods: The specimens of mouse liver using for scanning electron microscope were prepared through improving the fixed location of perfusion, optimizing material and procedure of perfusion, adopting fixation of perfusion via portal vein and changing the process of fixation and so on. And the results of morphological observation of histocyte were compared between the improved method and traditional method.Results: The improved preparation method could save the liver tissue and the living state of the cells in preferably situation. By using this method, the ultra-micro morphological structure of liver tissue and cell could be clearly observed and the ideal effect of observation could be achieved. Besides, its operation was simple and its success rate was high. Therefore, it was superior to traditional method.Conclusion: The preparation of specimen about the fixation of mouse liver tissue via perfusion of portal vein for scanning electron microscope is a superior method, which has certain applied value.

With the wide application of electronic data management (EDC), the data management is shifting to a new mode. In order to recognize the advantages of EDC, we choose 20 representative registered clinical trials, which involve 5 404 subjects and 321 sites. We found that EDC has many beneficial impacts on the course of clinical trial data management, including the process of data collection, data cleaning, data quality control and clinical trial decision-making. The result also provides a reference for the adoption of EDC in clinical trials.

Objective To evaluate the effect of transcatheter hepatic artery embolization with lipiodol on perfused radiofrequency ablation (PRFA) on mini-porcine.Methods Ten Chinese mini-porcine were randomly divided into embolization group and control group (each n=5) .A standard PRFA with infusing cooling procedure was done in control group,while transcatheter hepatic artery embolization with lipiodol was done before PRFA in embolization group.CT and MR scan were performed after PRFA.Then a comparative analysis of the shape and volume of the lesions in the liver were performed.Resuits In both two groups,distinct spherical margin of the PRFA lesions was obtained.The minimal diameter was (31.76±3.43) mm in embolization group and (27.23±3.49) mm in control group (t=2.675,P＜0.05) .The average volume of the embolization group was (54.47±9.98) cm~3,while in the control group was (20.90±5.68) cm~3 (t=10.424,P＜0.05) .Conclusion Transcatheter hepatic artery embolization with lipiodol before PRFA can enlarge the ablation size of mini-porcine's liver.

Objective To analyze thoroughly the related dates in internal and external hospital through data warehouse system.The valuable information is obtained to provide accurate and user-friendly decision support for the hospital.Methods The overall framework of data warehouse system and its key aspects are discussed with using Analysis Services tools for the design of the specific data warehouse system.Results To the HIS data sources and the specific needs of hospital data warehouse,many kinds of themes are designed including the patients component analysis,the component analysis of patients cost,the single disease analysis,cost-benefit analysis and comparative analysis of costs over the same period.Conclusion The data technology has reference value that promotes the application of data warehouse theory in hospital.