ObjectiveThis paper aims to assess the effects of Wenfei Guyuan umbilical moxibustion on the quality of life and immune function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease （COPD） in stable phase. MethodsA multi-center randomized controlled trial design was employed，and the 220 cases of patients with COPD in stable phase from three grade A class-Ⅲ hospitals were included as research objects. The patients were randomly divided into the test group and control group，with each group consisting of 110 cases. Both groups received standardized treatment of western medicine，and the test group received Wenfei Guyuan umbilical moxibustion twice weekly for 13 weeks，followed by a 26-week follow-up period. Quality of life was evaluated by using the COPD assessment test （CAT），the modified COPD patient-reported outcomes （mCOPD-PRO） measure，and the modified effectiveness satisfaction questionnaire for COPD （mESQ-COPD） before treatment，four weeks， eight weeks， and 13 weeks of the treatment period，as well as 13 weeks and 26 weeks of the follow-up period. The number of acute exacerbation cases of patients in both groups was recorded during study period to evaluate the effect of Wenfei Guyuan umbilical moxibustion on acute exacerbations. 30 cases were randomly selected in both observation group and control group. Peripheral blood samples were collected before treatment and at 13 weeks of treatment. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay （ELISA） was used to detect the levels of immunoglobulin A （IgA），immunoglobulin G （IgG），immunoglobulin M （IgM），interleukin 10 （IL-10），interleukin 17A （IL-17A），transforming growth factor β1 （TGF-β1），and tumor necrosis factor α （TNF-α）. Flow cytometry was used to detect cluster of differentiation 4 positive （CD4⁺），cluster of differentiation 8 positive （CD8⁺），T helper 17 （Th17），and Treg levels， thereby preliminarily exploring the effect of Wenfei Guyuan umbilical moxibustion on immune function. ResultsA total of 220 patients were included，with five cases dropping out. 215 cases were finally included in the per-protocol set，including 107 in the treatment group and 108 in the control group. Baseline characteristics of the first two groups before treatment were compared between the two groups. In terms of life quality evaluation， the main effect of group differences on the CAT scores was significant （F=15.108，P<0.01）. The main effects of group differences on the physical domain （F=38.807，P<0.01），psychological domain （F=38.996，P<0.01），environmental domain （F=17.436，P<0.01），and total score of mCOPD-PRO （F=41.972，P<0.01） were significant. The main effects of group difference on clinical symptoms domain of mESQ-COPD （F=81.516，P<0.01），work-life ability domain （F=36.549，P<0.001），environmental adaptation ability domain （F=22.677，P<0.01），therapeutic effect domain （F=74.055，P<0.01），and total score of mESQ-COPD （F=73.251，P<0.01） were significant. Regarding acute exacerbations，during the entire study period，as well as the treatment period and follow-up period，the observation group showed fewer patients experiencing acute exacerbations compared to the control group，but the difference between the two groups was not statistically significant. In terms of immune indicators，after 13 weeks of treatment，the levels of IgA，IgG，and IgM in the observation group were significantly better than those in the control group （P<0.05）. The level of IL-10 was significantly higher than that in the control group （P<0.05），and the levels of IL-17A，TGF-β1，and TNF-α were significantly lower than those in the control group （P<0.05）. Compared with those in the control group，the level of CD4⁺/CD8⁺ in the observation group was significantly increased （P<0.05），while the levels of CD4⁺ and Treg were slightly increased，but the difference was not statistically significant. The levels of CD8⁺，Th17，and Th17/Treg were significantly decreased （P<0.05）. ConclusionWenfei Guyuan umbilical moxibustion can improve the quality of life， and immune function in patients with COPD in stable phase. It is worth promoting in clinical practice.

BACKGROUND:Bone relies on the close connection between blood vessels and bone cells to maintain its integrity.Bones are in a physiologically hypoxic environment.Therefore,the study of angiogenesis and osteogenesis in hypoxic environment is closer to the microenvironment in vivo. OBJECTIVE:To explore the influence of Wenshen Tongluo Zhitong(WSTLZT)formula on H-type bone microvascular endothelial cell/bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell co-culture system in hypoxia environment and its related mechanism. METHODS:Enzyme digestion method and flow sorting technique were used to isolate and identify H-type bone microvascular endothelial cells.Mouse bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells were isolated and obtained by bone marrow adhesion method.H-type bone microvascular endothelial cell/bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell hypoxic co-culture system was established using Transwell chamber and anoxic culture workstation.WSTLZT formula powder was used to intervene in each group at a mass concentration of 50 and 100 μg/mL.The angiogenic function of H-type bone microvascular endothelial cells in the co-culture system was evaluated by scratch migration test and tube formation test.The osteogenic differentiation ability of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in the co-cultured system was evaluated by alkaline phosphatase staining and alizarin red staining.The protein and mRNA expression changes of PDGF/PI3K/AKT signal axis related molecules in H-type bone microvascular endothelial cells in the co-cultured system were detected by Western Blotting and q-PCR,respectively. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Compared with the normal oxygen group,the scratch mobility and new blood vessel length of H-type bone microvascular endothelial cells were significantly higher(P<0.05);the osteogenic differentiation capacity of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells was higher(P<0.05);the expression of PDGF/PI3K/AKT axis-related molecular protein and mRNA increased(P<0.05)in the hypoxia group.(2)Compared with the hypoxia group,scratch mobility and new blood vessel length were significantly increased in the H-type bone microvascular endothelial cells(P<0.05);bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells had stronger osteogenic function(P<0.05);the expression of PDGF/PI3K/AKT axis-related molecular proteins and mRNA further increased(P<0.05)after treatment with different dose concentrations of WSTLZT formula.These findings conclude that H-type angiogenesis and osteogenesis under hypoxia may be related to the PDGF/PI3K/AKT signaling axis,and WSTLZT formula may promote H-type vasculo-dependent bone formation by activating the PDGF/PI3K/AKT signaling axis,thereby preventing and treating osteoporosis.

In order to solve the problems of difficult test, high cost and long cycle in the development of large-scale airborne negative pressure isolation system, the simulation analysis of negative pressure response characteristics is carried out around various aviation conditions such as aircraft ascending, leveling and descending, especially rapid decompression, based on the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method. The results showed that the isolation cabin could achieve -50 Pa pressure difference environment and form a certain pressure gradient. The exhaust air volume reached the maximum value in the early stage of the aircraft's ascent, and gradually decreased with the increase of altitude until it was level flying. In the process of aircraft descent, the exhaust fan could theoretically maintain a pressure difference far below -50 Pa without working; Under the special condition of rapid pressure loss, it was difficult to deal with the rapid change of low pressure only by the exhaust fan, so it was necessary to design safety valve and other anti-leakage measures in the isolation cabin structure. Therefore, the initial stage of aircraft ascent is the key stage for the adjustment and control of the negative pressure isolation system. By controlling the exhaust air volume and adjusting parameters, it can adapt to the change of low pressure under normal flight conditions, form a relatively stable negative pressure environment, and meet the needs of biological control, isolation and transport.
Aircraft ; Computer Simulation ; Aviation/instrumentation* ; Humans ; Hydrodynamics ; Air Pressure ; Equipment Design ; Pressure

Objective To explore the application value of the prospective molecular classification tool(ProMisE)molecular typing for endometrial cancer in the prognosis assessment.Methods A retrospective a-nalysis was conducted on the clinical data of 150 patients with endometrial cancer admitted to the General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University.The patients were divided into 4 groups according to ProMisE molec-ular typing:DNA polymerase ε(POLE)mutant type,mismatch repair protein(MMR-d)type,p53 wild type(p53wt type)and p53 mutant type(p53abn type)were compared.The clinicopathological characteristics,treatment regimens and prognosis of patients in each group were compared.Results Endometrial cancer pa-tients with different ProMisE molecular subtypes showed differences in age,tumor histological type,depth of myometrial invasion,lymph node metastasis,etc.,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).Patients with POLE mutations are younger,have a better degree of tumor differentiation,and have the best prognosis.Patients with p53abn type have a relatively advanced tumor stage and the poorest prognosis.The prognosis of patients with MMR-d type and p53wt type lies between the two.Conclusion ProMisE mo-lecular typing can provide an important basis for the prognosis assessment of patients with endometrial cancer and is helpful for formulating individualized and precise treatment plans.

Objective:To establish a quality control method for Aiye standard decoction.Methods:The ultra performance liquid chromatogrphy (UPLC) column Waters ACQUITY HSS T3 C18 (2.1 mm×150 mm,1.8 μm) was used to gradient elution by acetonitrile and 0.1% formic acid in water. 16 batches of Aiye standard decoction fingerprints were established by UPLC and the common peaks were determined in the fingerprints. The contents of 12 components were determined. The 16 batches of Aiye standard decoction were analyzed by similarity calculation, hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA), principal component analysis (PCA) and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) for analysis of differential components of Artemisiae Argyi Folium from different origins.Results:A total of 13 common peaks were marked in the fingerprints of 16 batches of Aiye standard decoction, 12 of which were identified by comparison with reference substance, including chlorogenic acid, sochlorogenic acid A, neochlorogenic acid, cryptochlorogenic acid, caffeic acid,1,3-O-Dicaffeoylquinic acid, schaftoside, isochlorogenic acid B,1,5-O-Dicaffeoylquinic acid, isochlorogenic acid C, jaceosidin and eupatilin. Similarity evaluation, PCA and HCA all classified the 16 batches of Aiye standard decoction into 2 categories. Orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis screened 5 differential biomarkers from 13 common peaks. The content determination results showed that the phenolic compounds and flavonoids in samples from Hubei were significantly higher than that in samples from other areas.Conclusion:This method can effectively analyze the differences in the quality of Aiye standard decoction from different origins, and provide reference for the formulation of quality standards for Aiye standard decoction and related preparations.

Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) typically have a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases, including coronary artery disease (CAD). Currently, the gold standard for diagnosing the severity of coronary artery lesions in T2DM patients is coronary angiography (CAG). This retrospective analysis reviewed data from T2DM patients who underwent CAG at Hengshui People′s Hospital between May 2020 and July 2022. Utilizing multivariate logistic regression analysis, factors associated with the severity of coronary artery stenosis in T2DM patients were identified. Based on these findings, a predictive model was developed to evaluate CAD severity in T2DM patients, incorporating smoking history, elevated triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, and elevated monocyte to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (MHR). The combination of the TyG index and MHR model provides insights into coronary artery stenosis severity in T2DM patients, potentially reducing unnecessary invasive CAG procedures.

Objective:To establish a rapid quantitative PCR (qPCR) technique for Mycobacterium marinum skin infections, and to analyze its clinical diagnostic efficiency. Methods:DNA was extracted from Mycobacterium marinum colonies and serially diluted (10 -1 to 10 -8). Twelve pairs of previously reported primers and probes, as well as 6 pairs of newly designed primers and probes in this study, were used for qPCR amplification to identify the most sensitive primers and probes for the detection of Mycobacterium marinum. Skin lesion tissues were collected from 72 patients with confirmed Mycobacterium marinum infections (experimental group) and 68 with other mycobacterial infections (control group) at Shandong Provincial Hospital for Skin Diseases & Shandong Provincial Institute of Dermatology and Venereology, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences in 2021. These skin tissues were subjected to qPCR amplification, interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA), acid-fast staining, and tissue culture to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy. Results:The newly designed primers and probes targeting the mycobacterial enhanced infection locus 2 (Mel2) demonstrated the highest sensitivity, with a detection limit of 0.86 copies/μl (cycle threshold value = 37) ; the qPCR amplification with the Mel2 primers/probes did not yield positive results when used for the detection of other mycobacteria (including Mycobacterium leprae and Staphylococcus spp) . Among the 72 patients in the experimental group, 44 were positive for qPCR with a sensitivity of 61.1% (95% CI: 49.6% - 71.5%), and 47 were positive for culture with a sensitivity of 65.2% (95% CI: 53.8% - 75.3%) ; all the 68 controls were negative for both qPCR and culture, with their specificities both being 100%. Among 65 patients subjected to IGRA, 31 were positive with a sensitivity of 47.7% (95% CI: 36.0% - 59.6%), while 16 out of 25 controls were negative for IGRA with a specificity of 64.0% (95% CI: 44.5% - 79.8%). Among 58 patients subjected to acid-fast staining, 37 were positive with a sensitivity of 63.8% (95% CI: 50.9% - 74.9%), and 52 out of 66 controls were negative for acid-fast staining with a specificity of 78.8% (95% CI: 67.5% - 86.9%). The combination of qPCR and culture resulted in a sensitivity of 93% and a specificity of 100% for the detection of Mycobacterium marinum. Conclusion:In this study, a highly sensitive qPCR assay was developed for the detection of Mycobacterium marinum, and its combination with culture could further improve the detection sensitivity.

Objective To discuss the clinical value of tumor components of renal angiomyolipoma(AML)in predicting the efficacy of selective arterial embolization(SAE).Methods The clinical data of 20 patients with AML,who received SAE treatment at the General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University of China between August 2019 and April 2023,were retrospectively analyzed.The pre-SAE and post-SAE total tumor volume,fat volume(FV),non-fat volume(NFV),proportion of FV,proportion of NFV were calculated.Pearson correlation analysis was used to analyze the relationship between the initial volume of each tumor component and the tumor volume reduction rate.Multiple linear regression analysis was used to analyze the factors affecting the tumor volume reduction rate.Results The postoperative tumor volume,FV,and NFV were all significantly reduced when compared with their preoperative values(all P＜0.01).The postoperative proportion of FV was increased,and the postoperative proportion of NFV was decreased(P＜0.05).The postoperative tumor volume reduction value was closely correlated with the volume of tumor components and the presence of rupture(P＜0.05).Multivariate regression analysis revealed that the proportion of NFV was the independent risk factor for reduced tumor size.Conclusion After SAE,the proportion of NFV in AML is decreased.The preoperative measurement of this index can help clinicians to predict the postoperative tumor volume reduction ratio and to evaluate the postoperative efficacy of patients.

In order to isolate Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae(Mhp)and select virulent strains with high growth titer from the isolates to acclimate at high temperature to obtain attenuated strains.Forty lung and trachea tissues were aseptically collected from pigs suspected of Mhp in several farms in Nanyang City.A total of 6 strains of Mhp were isolated through pathogen isolation,colony observation,PCR identification and sequencing.For each isolate,round colonies with neat edges,dewdrop like particles and ridges in the center were observed on solid medium.PCR could amplify the target gene bands of each isolated P36.After sequencing,the amplified products were compared with the gene sequences of ATCC 25934 reference strain(J strain)P36 registered in NCBI,and the homology was more than 99％.The growth titer of TH-1 strain measured by CCU experiment could reach 1011 CCU/mL,which showed a high growth titer.TH-1 strain was selected for continu-ous passage at high temperature(40 ℃)in vitro to obtain different passages(P50,P1 00,P1 50).TH-1 P150 still had a higher growth titer(1010 CCU/mL)at 40 ℃ growth temperature.TH-1 P1,P50,P100 and P150 were injected into the trachea to infect 25-day-old weaned piglets,and the re-sults of virulence evaluation showed that 4 pigs(4/5)in the P1 infection group had typical"meat or shrimp meat"lesions,and serious monocyte and lymphocyte infiltration were found in the lung HE pathological sections,and the cilia were clutter-tangled,shortened and exfoliated.P150 infec-tion group did not show typical Mhp characteristic lesions,lung HE and tracheal scan sections did not show microscopic pathological changes,indicating that TH-1 was a virulent strain,but its viru-lence was continuously decreased after continuous in vitro passage,and TH-1 P150 was a low-viru-lence strain.TH-1 P150 strain,as a attenuated vaccine strain,has good immunogenicity,and the av-erage reduction rate of pneumonia disease after immune challenge was 83.3％.In conclusion,a low-virulence strain with high growth titer(TH-1 P150)was obtained by continuous passage at high temperature in vitro for the first time,and its immunogenicity was good,which laid the foundation for further research and development of Mhp attenuated vaccine.