ObjectiveThrough qualitatively and quantitatively analysis of the differences in chemical composition between the combined decoction and single decoction of Huaganjian and comparison of their core efficacy， to explore the rationality of the flexible clinical application of Huaganjian compound preparations and single-flavored dispensing granules. MethodsUltra performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-electrostatic field orbitrap high resolution mass spectrometry（UPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS） was used to qualitatively analyze the combined decoction and single decoction samples of Huaganjian， and meanwhile， the contents of four index components（geniposide， paeoniflorin， hesperidin and paeonol） were quantitatively analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography（HPLC）. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease（NAFLD） rat model induced by high-fat diet was applied to compare the efficacy of combined decoction and single decoction of Huaganjian. A total of 30 male SD rats were randomly divided into the control group， model group， lovastatin group（1.8 mg·kg^-1）， combined decoction group（1.26 g·kg^-1） and single decoction group（1.18 g·kg^-1）. After successful modeling， lovastatin group， combined decoction group and single decoction group were given corresponding doses of drugs by intragastric administration every day， and the control group and model group were given equal amounts of normal saline by intragastric administration， after 4 weeks of administration， the serum and liver tissues were collected， and the contents of alanine aminotransferase（ALT）， aspartate aminotransferase（AST）， total cholesterol（TC）， triglyceride（TG）， low-density lipoprotein cholesterol（LDL-C） and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol（HDL-C） in serum of rats were detected， and the liver pathological examination was carried out by hematoxylin-eosin（HE） staining and oil red O staining， so as to compare differences of their efficacy. ResultsSeventy chemical components were initially identified and attributed from the lyophilized powder of the combined decoction and single decoction samples of Huaganjian， and there was no obvious difference in composition between the two. Further quantitative analysis showed that the contents of geniposide， paeoniflorin， hesperidin and paeonol in the combined decoction samples were significantly increased when compared with those of the single decoction samples（P<0.01）. The pharmacodynamic results showed that compared with the model group， both the combined and single decoction groups of Huaganjian could improve the liver index of NAFLD rats， reduce the serum levels of AST， ALT， TC， TG and LDL-C， increase the serum level of HDL-C， and ameliorate the pathological changes of liver cell steatosis and fat accumulation. However， there was no significant difference in pharmacodynamic effects between the combined decoction group and the single decoction group. ConclusionThere is no significant difference between the combined decoction and single decoction of Huaganjian in terms of chemical composition， but the contents of the four index components show significantly difference. Both of them can significantly improve the fat accumulation and liver function in NAFLD rats. This study provides a reference basis for the rational clinical application and evaluation of famous classical formula compound preparations and single-flavored dispensing granules.

Artificial intelligence-enhanced brain-computer interfaces (BCI) are expected to significantly improve the performance of traditional BCIs in multiple aspects, including usability, user experience, and user satisfaction, particularly in terms of intelligence. However, such AI-integrated or AI-based BCI systems may introduce new ethical issues. This paper first evaluated the potential of AI technology, especially deep learning, in enhancing the performance of BCI systems, including improving decoding accuracy, information transfer rate, real-time performance, and adaptability. Building on this, it was considered that AI-enhanced BCI systems might introduce new or more severe ethical issues compared to traditional BCI systems. These include the possibility of making users' intentions and behaviors more predictable and manipulable, as well as the increased likelihood of technological abuse. The discussion also addressed measures to mitigate the ethical risks associated with these issues. It is hoped that this paper will promote a deeper understanding and reflection on the ethical risks and corresponding regulations of AI-enhanced BCIs.
Brain-Computer Interfaces/ethics* ; Artificial Intelligence/ethics* ; Humans ; Deep Learning ; User-Computer Interface ; Electroencephalography

Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is a condition comprising ectopic bone formation from spinal ligaments. This disease is a leading cause of myelopathy in the Asian population. However, the molecular mechanism underlying OPLL and efficient preventive interventions remain unclear. Here, we performed single-cell RNA sequencing and revealed that type I interferon (IFN) signaling was activated in the ossified ligament of patients with OPLL. We also observed that IFN-β stimulation promoted the osteogenic differentiation of preosteoblasts in vitro and activated the ossification-related gene SPP1, thereby confirming the single-cell RNA sequencing findings. Further, blocking the IFN-α/β subunit 1 receptor (IFNAR1) using an anti-IFNAR1 neutralizing antibody markedly suppressed osteogenic differentiation. Together, these results demonstrated that the type I IFN signaling pathway facilitated ligament ossification, and the blockade of this signaling might provide a foundation for the prevention of OPLL.
Humans ; Signal Transduction ; Interferon Type I/metabolism* ; Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament/genetics* ; Gene Expression Profiling ; Single-Cell Analysis ; Osteogenesis/genetics* ; Receptor, Interferon alpha-beta/metabolism* ; Male ; Female ; Cell Differentiation ; Middle Aged

Objective To evaluate the effects of penehyclidine hydrochloride (PHCD) combined with high-frequency jet ventilation (HFJV) of the operated lungs on pulmonary function and inflammatory response during one-lung ventilation (OLV) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Methods Sixty American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status Ⅱ or Ⅲ patients of both sexes with COPD,aged 40-64 yr,with body mass index of 17-26 kg/m2,scheduled for elective video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery under general anesthesia,were divided into 4 groups (n =15 each) using a random number table method:conventional group (group C),PHCD group (group P),HFJV group (group H) and PHCD combined with HFJV group (group PH).After induction of anesthesia,the patients were intubated with a double-lumen tube and then mechanically ventilated,with inspired oxygen concentration 100％,oxygen flow rate 2 L/min,tidal volume 6-8 ml/kg,respiratory rate 10-14 breaths/min,and respiratory rate was set at 12-16 breaths/min and PETCO2 was maintained at 40-45 mmHg during OLV.PHCD 0.01 mg/kg was intravenously injected before intubation in P and PH groups.The ventilation mode was changed to OLV after beginning of skin incision in each group.Ventilation of the lung on the operated side was performed by means of HFJV (driving pressure 0.5 kg/cm2) during OLV in P and PH groups.The pneumodynamic parameters such as airway peak pressure (Ppeak),airway plateau pressure (Pplat),airway resistance (Raw) and dynamic lung compliance (Cdyn) were monitored immediately before skin incision (T1) and at 60 and 120 min of OLV (T2,3).Arterial blood samples were obtained at T2 for blood gas analysis,and oxygenation index (OI),respiratory index (RI),physiologic dead space fraction (VD/Vr)and alveolar-arterial oxygen gradiant (A-aDO2) were calculated.Venous blood samples were drawn at T3 for determination of the serum concentrations of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α),interleukin-6 (IL-6)and IL-8 by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.The occurrence of pulmonary complications was recorded within 72 h after operation.Results Compared with group C,the serum concentrations of TNF-α,IL-6 and IL-8,Ppeak,Pplat,Raw,RI,VD/VT,A-aDO2 and incidence of pulmonary complications were significantly decreased,and Cdyn and OI were increased in group P and group PH (P＜0.05),and the serum concentrations of TNF-α,IL-6 and IL-8,RI,VD/VT,A-aDO2 and incidence of pulmonary complications were significantly decreased,and OI was increased in group H (P＜0.05).Compared with group P or group H,the serum concentrations of TNF-α,IL-6 and IL-8,RI,VD/VT,A-aDO2 and incidence of pulmonary complications were significantly decreased,and OI was increased in group PH (P＜0.05).Conclusion PHCD combined with HFJV of the operated lung produces better efficacy in improving respiratory function,inhibiting inflammatory responses,reducing lung injury and is more helpful in improving prognosis than either alone in the patients with COPD.