Background::Gastric cancer (GC), a malignant tumor with poor prognosis, is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide; consequently, identifying novel therapeutic targets is crucial for its corresponding treatment. NUF2, a component of the NDC80 kinetochore complex, promotes cancer progression in multiple malignancies. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the potential of NUF2 as a therapeutic target to inhibit GC progression. Methods::Clinical samples were obtained from patients who underwent radical resection of GC at Lanzhou University Second Hospital from 2016 to 2021. Cell count assays, colony formation assays, and cell-derived xenotransplantation (CDX) models were used to determine the effects of NUF2 on GC progression. Flow cytometry was used to detect the effect of NUF2 or quercetin on cell cycle progression and apoptosis. A live-cell time-lapse imaging assay was performed to determine the effect of NUF2 on the regulation of mitotic progression. Transcriptomics was used to investigate the NUF2-associated molecular mechanisms. Virtual docking and microscale thermophoresis were used to identify NUF2 inhibitors. Finally, CDX, organoid, and patient-derived xenograft (PDX) models were used to examine the efficacy of the NUF2 inhibitor in GC. Results::NUF2 expression was significantly increased in GC and was negatively correlated with prognosis. The deletion of NUF2 suppressed GC progression both in vivo and in vitro. NUF2 significantly regulated the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway, promoted G2/M phase transition, and inhibited apoptosis in GC cells. Additionally, quercetin was identified as a selective NUF2 inhibitor with low toxicity that significantly suppressed tumor growth in GC cells, organoids, CDX, and PDX models. Conclusions::Collectively, NUF2-mediated G2/M phase transition and apoptosis inhibition promoted GC progression; additionally, NUF2 inhibitors exhibited potent anti-GC activity. This study provides a new strategy for targeting NUF2 to suppress GC progression in clinical settings.

Diabetes and its complications pose a serious threat to human life and health. It has become a public health problem of wide concern worldwide. Currently, diabetes is mainly treated with insulin injection in clinic. However, manual insulin injection still has many shortcomings. In recent years, with the deepening of research, it has been found that an automated insulin delivery system (AID), which combines a continuous glucose monitoring device with an insulin pump, can significantly improve the effectiveness of diabetes treatment and reduce the incidence of complications in patients. This paper firstly introduces the composition of the AID system and its working principle, and then details the development history and current status of the related technologies from the aspects of continuous glucose monitoring technology, insulin pumps and the development of closed-loop control algorithms, etc. Finally, this paper looks forward to the application prospect and future development of AID system in the field of diabetes treatment, providing theoretical reference for further research.
Humans ; Insulin Infusion Systems ; Insulin/administration & dosage* ; Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring/instrumentation* ; Diabetes Mellitus/drug therapy* ; Algorithms ; Hypoglycemic Agents/administration & dosage* ; Blood Glucose/analysis* ; Pancreas, Artificial ; Automation

Early distinction of bipolar disorder (BD) from major depressive disorder (MDD) is difficult since no tools are available to estimate the risk of BD. In this study, we aimed to develop and validate a model of oxidative stress injury for predicting BD. Data were collected from 1252 BD and 1359 MDD patients, including 64 MDD patients identified as converting to BD from 2009 through 2018. 30 variables from a randomly-selected subsample of 1827 (70%) patients were used to develop the model, including age, sex, oxidative stress markers (uric acid, bilirubin, albumin, and prealbumin), sex hormones, cytokines, thyroid and liver function, and glycolipid metabolism. Univariate analyses and the Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator were applied for data dimension reduction and variable selection. Multivariable logistic regression was used to construct a model for predicting bipolar disorder by oxidative stress biomarkers (BIOS) on a nomogram. Internal validation was assessed in the remaining 784 patients (30%), and independent external validation was done with data from 3797 matched patients from five other hospitals in China. 10 predictors, mainly oxidative stress markers, were shown on the nomogram. The BIOS model showed good discrimination in the training sample, with an AUC of 75.1% (95% CI: 72.9%-77.3%), sensitivity of 0.66, and specificity of 0.73. The discrimination was good both in internal validation (AUC 72.1%, 68.6%-75.6%) and external validation (AUC 65.7%, 63.9%-67.5%). In this study, we developed a nomogram centered on oxidative stress injury, which could help in the individualized prediction of BD. For better real-world practice, a set of measurements, especially on oxidative stress markers, should be emphasized using big data in psychiatry.
Biomarkers/metabolism* ; Bipolar Disorder/metabolism* ; Depressive Disorder, Major/diagnosis* ; Early Diagnosis ; Humans ; Oxidative Stress

Objective To understand the status of soil?transmitted nematode infections in Xiding Township,Menghai Coun?ty,Yunnan Province,so as to provide the reference for formulating the strategy of soil?transmitted nematodosis control. Meth?ods Soil?transmitted nematode eggs in feces were detected by the Kato?Katz method,and the eggs of Enterobius vermicularis were detected by the cellophane tape method in children. The soil samples were collected from vegetable ,fruit and other crop fields of 15 residents randomly to detect hookworm. Results The stool samples from 1 002 residents were examined and the soil?transmitted nematode infection rate was 20.06%(201/1 002). The infection rates of hookworm,Ascaris lumbricoides and Trichu?ris trichura were 18.96%(190 cases),1.70%(17 cases)and 0.90%(9 cases)respectively. The percentages of people with light infection of hookworm,A. lumbricoides and T. trichura were 97.37%(185/190),88.24%(15/17)and 100%(9/9)respec?tively. No infection of E. vermicularis was found. Fifteen soil samples were tested,and no hookworm was found in the soil. Con?clusion The infection rate of soil?transmitted nematode in Xiding Township,Menghai County is high,but the infectiosity is light. The control and monitoring of soil?transmitted nematodosis should be strengthened in this area.

Objective To investigate the risk factors for post-ERCP complications. Methods Data of the patients who underwent ERCP in the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University from 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2013 were retrospectively analyzed. Post-ERCP complications were analyzed by univariate and multivariate analyses. Results A total of 277 patients out of 1 951 developed complications, 101(5.18%)pancreatitis, 54(2.77%)hyperamylasemia(not including pancreatitis), 134(6.87%) biliary infection,8(0.41%)hemorrhage,1(0.05%)obstruction and 1(0.05%)perforation.Multivariate analyses showed cholangiocarcinoma(P=0.002,OR=2.39, 95% CI:1.38-4.14), long operation time(>60 min)(P=0.020,OR=3.77,95%CI:1.23-11.53)and endoscopic sphincterotomy(EST)(P=0.008, OR=2.56,95% CI:1.28-5.14)and entrance of guidewire to pancreatic duct(P=0.012,OR=1.43, 95%CI:1.08-1.87)were independent risk factors for PEP. Cholangiocarcinoma(P<0.01, OR=2.93, 95%CI:1.88-4.56),multiple times of ERCP during the period of hospitalization(P<0.01, OR=2.53, 95%CI:1.63-3.93)were independent risk factors for post-cholangitis. However, EST(P=0.03, OR=0.65,95%CI:0.44-0.97)and antibiotics prophylaxis after ERCP(P=0.03, OR=0.64, 95% CI:0.39-0.95)were protective factors for post-cholangitis. ConclusionCholangiocarcinoma, endoscopic sphincterotomy, long operation time(> 60 min)and entrance of guidewire to pancreatic duct were independent risk factors for PEP. Cholangiocarcinoma and multiple ERCP during the period of hospitalization are independent risk factors for post-cholangitis.EST and antibiotics prophylaxis after ERCP might reduce the occurrence of cholangitis.

Objective To investigate the effects of antibiotic prophylaxis on post-operation complications after endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP).Methods From January 1st,2011 to December 31st,2013,1 951 patients undergoing ERCP were enrolled and divided into postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis group (antibiotics group,630 cases) and postoperative non-antibiotic treatment group (non-antibiotics group,1 321 cases).Complications after ERCP were compared between the two groups.Chi square test,single factor analysis and multiple factor analysis were performed for statistical analysis.Results Among the 1 951 patients,277 patients had postoperative complications:101 patients (5.18％) with post-endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography pancreatitis (PEP),54 patients (2.77％) with hyperamylasemia,134 patients (6.87％) with biliary infection,eight patients (0.41％) with hemorrhage,one patient (0.05％) with intestinal obstruction and one patient (0.05％) with perforation.The incidence of postoperative biliary infection of antibiotics group was 4.44％ (28/630),which was lower than that of non-antibiotics group (8.02％,106/1 321),and the difference was statistically significant (x2 =8.546,P =0.030).The incidences of PEP of antibiotics group and nonantibiotics group were 4.92％ (31/630) and 5.30％ (70/1 321),respectively.The incidences of postoperative hyperamylasemia of antibiotics group and non-antibiotics group were 3.02％oo (19/630) and 2.65％ (35/1 321),respectively.The incidences of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage were 3.02％ (19/630) and 2.65％ (35/1 321),respectively.The incidences of intestinal obstruction were 0 (0/630) and 0.08％ (1/1 321),respectively,while the incidences of perforation post-operation were 0.16％ (1/630) and 0 (0/1 321),respectively,and the differences were not statistically significant (all P＞0.05).Cholangiocarcinoma (odd ratios (OR)=2.93,95％ confidence interval (CI) 1.88 to 4.56,P＜0.01) and repeated ERCP during hospitalization (OR=2.53,95 ％ CI 1.63 to 3.93,P＜0.01) were the independent risk factors of cholangitis after operation.However,endoscopic sphincterotomy (OR=0.65,95 ％ CI 0.44 to 0.97,P =0.030) and antibiotics prophylaxis (OR =0.64,95％ CI 0.39 to 0.95,P =0.030) were the protective factors.Conclusions Antibiotic prophylaxis after ERCP can reduce the occurrence of postoperative cholangitis.Paitents with cholangiocarcinoma,repeated ERCP procedures during hospitalization or without endoscopic sphincterotomy should be recommended for antibiotic prophylaxis.

Bambusa emeiensis is one of the preponderant species of sympodial bamboos in Sichuan province of China, and has excellent fiber length and quality as raw materials for papermaking, textile and other industries. In this study, with the application of Illumina HiSeq™ 2000 platform, we analyzed transcriptome in B. emeiensis with different heights of 10, 50, 100 and 150 cm. A total of 69.28 M reads were obtained, and a sum up of 111 137 bands of Unigenes were acquired following de novo stitching, assembly and clustering, among which there were 63 094 bands that had been integrated in the COG, GO, KEGG, Swiss-Prot and Nr databases using annotated methods. These Unigenes not only had general functions, such as transcription and signal transduction, but were also involved in sucrose transport and metabolism, secondary metabolites and cell wall biosynthesis. There was significant difference regarding the expression of cellulose synthase gene in B. emeiensis at different heights, relevant genes were found that might be responsible for the regulation of the growth and development of B. emeiensis as well as the biosynthesis of cellulose and lignin. Our findings could provide some elementary theories for breed improvement of B. emeiensis.

Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) is normally related to multiorgan dysfunction and local complications. Studies have found that local pancreatic renin-angiotensin system (RAS) was significantly upregulated in drug-induced SAP. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of angiotensin II receptors inhibitor valsartan on dual role of RAS in SAP in a rat model and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms. 3.8% sodium taurocholate (1 ml/kg) was injected to the pancreatic capsule in order for pancreatitis induction. Rats in the sham group were injected with normal saline in identical locations. We also investigated the regulation of experimentally induced SAP on local RAS expression in the pancreas through determination of the activities of serum amylase, lipase and myeloperoxidase, histological and biochemical analysis, radioimmunoassay, fluorescence quantitative PCR and Western blot analysis. The results indicated that valsartan could effectively suppress the local RAS to protect against experimental acute pancreatitis through inhibition of microcirculation disturbances and inflammation. The results suggest that pancreatic RAS plays a critical role in the regulation of pancreatic functions and demonstrates application potential as AT1 receptor antagonists. Moreover, other RAS inhibitors could be a new therapeutic target in acute pancreatitis.
Amylases ; Animals ; Blotting, Western ; Fluorescence ; Inflammation ; Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 ; Lipase ; Microcirculation* ; Models, Animal ; P-Selectin ; Pancreas ; Pancreatitis* ; Peroxidase ; Polymerase Chain Reaction ; Radioimmunoassay ; Rats* ; Receptors, Angiotensin ; Renin-Angiotensin System* ; Taurocholic Acid ; Valsartan

ABSTRACT:In recent years ,there has been high prevalence of murine typhus in Yunnan Province ,People's Republic of China .A large outbreak of murine typhus occurred in Xishuangbanna Prefecture ,Yunnan Province in 2010 .However ,not all cases were confirmed by laboratory assays ;therefore ,field epidemiologic and laboratory investigations of murine typhus in Xishuangbanna Prefecture were conducted in 2011 .Blood samples were collected from clinical diagnostic cases at the acute and convalescence stages of murine typhus in Xishuangbanna Prefecture ,Yunnan Province ,from June to September of 2011 ,and blood and spleen samples were collected from mice sharing the same habitats as the patients .Immunofluorescence assays were used to test for the presence of IgM and IgG antibodies against Rickettsia typhi in sera from patients and mice .Real‐time PCR was used to detect the groEL gene of R .typhi in blood clots from patients at the acute stage and in spleen tissue from mice .A total of 1 157 clinically diagnosed murine typhus cases occurred in Xishuangbanna Prefecture ,Yunnan Province in 2011 ,with an incidence of 102 .10/100 000 .Of these cases ,80 were investigated by laboratory assays and 74 of 80 patients were confirmed to have murine typhus .The coincidence rate between the clinical diagnosis and laboratory detection was 92 .50% .The positivi‐ty rate for IgG antibodies against R .typhi was 14 .0% (14/100) for Rattus f lavipectus ,while the rate by PCR was 9 .0%(9/100) .That laboratory diagnoses confirmed that the severity of the murine typhus outbreak in Xishuangbanna cannot be ig‐nored .The distribution of host animals transmitting R .typhi underscores this conclusion .

Objective To observe the efficacy and safety of endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) and esophageal variceal sclerotherapy (EVS) with different hardeners for esophageal variceal bleeding (EVB).Methods Clinical data of 314 patients with EVB were retrospectively reviewed.The patients were divided into 5 groups according to the endoscopic treatments they have received,i.e.,endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) group (n =112),sodium morrhuate sclerotherapy (EVS1) group (n =48),lauromacrogol sclerotherapy (EVS2) group (n =40),EVL plus sodium morrhuate sclerotherapy (EVLS1) group (n =26) and EVL plus lauromacrogol sclerotherapy (EVLS2) group (n =88).The efficacy,variceal recurrence rate and complication rate were evaluated.Results There was no significant difference in efficacy of stop bleeding among 5 groups,which was 85.7％ (96/112) in EVL group,83.3％ (40/48) in EVS1 group,92.5％(37/40) in EVS2 group,92.3％ (24/26) in EVLS1 group and 94.3％ (83/88) in EVLS2 group (P ＞0.05).The complete cure rates in EVLS1 group (88.5％,23/26) and EVLS2 group (87.5％,77/88)were significantly higher than those in 3 other groups (P ＜ 0.05).Rebleeding rates in EVS1 group (18.8％,9/48) and EVL group (11.6％,13/112) were significantly higher than those in other 3 groups (P ＜0.05).The patients were followed up for 6-18 months,and the varices recurrence rate was highest in group EVL (23.2％,26/112) and lowest in EVLS2 (10.2％,9/88,P ＜0.05).The complication rate in group EVS1 (32.2％,49/152) was significantly higher than that in other 4 groups (P ＜0.05).Conclusion EVL plus EVS,either with sodium morrhuate or lauromacrogol EVS is safe and effective for EVB,especially EVL plus Lauromacrogol EVS,may become an optimal therapy to control esophageal variceal bleeding and rebleeding.