Objective:To investigate the effect of the transcription factor TBX1 on the proliferation of colorectal cancer cells and to explore potential molecular mechanisms.Methods:The mRNA and protein levels of TBX1 in colorectal cancer cell lines HCT116, RKO, SW480, HT29, and LOVO were detected by using reverse transcription quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and Western blot. Colorectal cancer cell lines HCT116 and SW480 cells with low TBX1 expression were transfected with either a pcDNA3.1 plasmid containing TBX1 mimics (TBX1 overexpression group) or an empty pcDNA3.1 plasmid (the control group). LOVO cells with high TBX1 expression were transfected with small interfering RNA (siRNA) targeting TBX1 including si-TBX1-8604A, si-TBX1-8604B, and a negative control siRNA (si-NC), which were treated as si-TBX1-8604A group, si-TBX1-8604B group, and si-NC group. qRT-PCR was used to detect the expressions of transcriptional level TBX1 and PARK2, and Western blot was used to detect the protein levels of TBX1, PARK2, and key factors in the MAPK and PI3K signaling pathways. Methyl Thiazolyl Tetrazolium (MTT) assay and cell colony formation assay were used to detect the cell proliferation. Combining literatures and the JASPAR database, 2 binding sites of TBX1 in the PARK2 promoter region were predicted. Chromatin immunoprecipitation assay was employed to verify the binding sites of TBX1 to PARK2 in HCT116 and SW480 cells. Dual luciferase reporter gene assay was used to verify the targeting relationship between TBX1 and PARK2. The expression of TBX1 and PARK2 in colon cancer tissues was analyzed by using the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database (September 2023).Results:High TBX1 expression in HCT116 and SW480 cells transfected with TBX1 mimics plasmid was confirmed by qRT-PCR and Western blot, while TBX1 expression was successfully knocked down in LOVO cells transfected with siRNA targeting TBX1. MTT assay indicated that the absorbance values for HCT116 cells in TBX1 overexpression group on d1, d3, d5, and d7 after inoculation, and for SW480 cells on d3, d5, and d7 after inoculation were lower than those in the control group, and the differences were statistically significant (all P < 0.01). LOVO cells in the si-TBX1-8604A group and si-TBX1-8604B group exhibited higher absorbance values than the si-NC group on d1, d3, d5, and d7 after inoculation, and the differences were statistically significant (all P < 0.05). Cell colony formation assay revealed that after 14 d, the colony number of HCT116 cells [(387±9) vs. (843±13)] and SW480 cells [(413±9) vs. (931±15)] in TBX1 overexpression group was lower than that in the control group, and the differences were statistically significant (all P < 0.05). The colony number of LOVO cells in the si-TBX1-8604A group and si-TBX1-8604B group was (493±77) and (470±32), respectively, which was higher than that in the si-NC group (349±26), and the differences were statistically significant (all P < 0.05). The protein relative expression levels of p-ERK and p-AKT S473 in HCT116 and SW480 cells in TBX1 overexpression group were lower than those in the control group, while protein relative expression levels of p-ERK and p-AKT S473 in LOVO cells in the si-TBX1-8604A group and si-TBX1-8604B group were higher than those in the si-NC group, and the differences were statistically significant (all P < 0.05). The relative expression level of PARK2 mRNA in HCT116 and SW480 cells (all P < 0.01) and the protein level in the overexpression group were higher than those in the control group. Chromatin immunoprecipitation assay demonstrated that the enrichment times of TBX1 binding to 2 sites of PARK2 intron in HCT116 and SW480 cells in TBX1 overexpression group were higher than that in the control group, and the differences were statistically significant (all P < 0.05). Dual luciferase reporter gene assay showed that the relative luciferase activity of HCT116 and SW480 cells co-transfected with pcDNA3.1 plasmid containing TBX1 mimics and pGL3 plasmid containing PARK2 mimics was higher than that of cells co-transfected with empty pcDNA3.1 and pGL3 plasmids, co-transfected with empty pcDNA3.1 plasmid and pGL3 plasmid containing PARK2 mimics, co-transfected with pcDNA3.1 plasmid containing TBX1 mimics and empty pGL3 plasmid, and the differences were statistically significant (all P < 0.05). Spearman analysis showed that there was a positive correlation between transcriptional level TBX1 and PARK2 in colon cancer tissues (288 cases) in TCGA database ( r = 0.226, P < 0.001); and the relative expression level of PARK2 mRNA in colon cancer tissues (383 cases) was lower than that in normal intestinal tissues (50 cases), and the difference was statistically significant ( P < 0.001). Conclusions:Elevated expression of transcriptional factor TBX1 inhibits the proliferation of colorectal cancer cells, potentially by activating the downstream target gene PARK2 and inhibiting the phosphorylation of ERK and AKT in the MAPK and PI3K signaling pathways, ultimately affecting the activation of these pathways.

【Objective】 To analyze the hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection data of blood donors from 18 domestic blood stations, so as to investigate the HBV infection situation of blood donors. 【Methods】 The positive rate of HBV and its distribution characteristics of regions, the percentage of HBsAg+ ELISA in first-time vs repeated blood donors, and the percentage of HBsAg-/HBV DNA+ blood donors of 18 domestic blood stations during 2017 to 2020 were collected from the Working Platform for Practice Comparison of Blood Centers, and the HBV infection among blood donors were statistically analyzed. 【Results】 From 2017 to 2020, the positive rate of HBV in blood donors among 18 domestic blood stations was 13.48/10 000-144.02/10 000, with the average HBV positive rate in eastern, central and western region at 26.14/10 000, 51.98/10 000 and 41.00/10 000, respectively. The HBsAg+ rate by ELISA among first-time and repeated blood donors was 14.55/10 000-305.39/10 000 vs 1.04/10 000-87.43/10 000 The HBsAg-/HBV DNA+ yield was 1.80/10 000-35.31/10 000. 【Conclusion】 The distribution of HBV infection in blood donors has regional characteristics, and HBV prevalence was low in repeated blood donors. HBsAg ELISA combined with HBV DNA detection can better ensure blood safety.

Objective:To analyze the application effects of anchored instruction combined with problem-based learning (PBL) in the clinical teaching of department of gynecology.Methods:Taking the implementation time (June 2020) of anchored instruction combined with PBL in the hospital, 86 clinical interns who entered the department of gynecology before the implementation (from April 2019 to May 2020) were included in control group, and this group adopted traditional teaching method; 82 interns enrolled after the implementation (between June 2020 and December 2020) were selected as observation group and were given new teaching method. The theoretical assessment results, practical operation results, independent learning ability and teaching satisfaction were compared between the two groups after 1 month of training. SPSS 22.0 was used for t test and rank sum test. Results:After 1 month of training, the scores of theoretical assessment results [(81.20±10.64) vs. (73.96±8.25)] and mini-clinical evaluation exercise (Mini-CEX) scale of observation group were significantly higher than those of control group, and the independent learning ability and teaching satisfaction evaluation were significantly better than those of control group ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Anchored instruction combined with PBL can effectively improve the independent learning ability and learning satisfaction of interns in department of obstetrics and gynecology, with good application effects.

Objective:To explore the paths and goals of organized construction for scientific research platforms in large-scale hospitals under the background of organized scientific research in China.Methods:By reviewing the relevant literature, and analyzing the construction of existing international and domestic research platforms for organized scientific research, this article elaborated on the importance and necessity of building a research platform for clinical hospitals under the background of organized scientific research and made suggestions for the platform construction.Results:Organized scientific research requires the organized construction of scientific research platforms. The construction of organized scientific research platforms should always focus on the major national needs, serve major scientific plans, carry out organized talent training, and internal efficient and orderly organization and operation, under the principle of interdisciplinary and multi-level collaborative innovation and development.Conclusions:In response to the strategic needs of national science and technology in the 14-Five Year Plan, the hospital scientific research platforms should be upgraded, integrated, expanded, and improved in an organized way, to form a multi-disciplinary and cross-dimensional platform structure to ensure the smooth development of organized scientific research.

Objective:To learn about the status of thyroid function and intelligence quotient (IQ) of children in areas with different iodine nutrition levels in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and to explore the health risk of children with median urinary iodine of 200 - 299 μg/L, and to provide a basis for scientific iodine supplementation.Methods:In May 2019, in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Altay Prefecture and Kashgar Prefecture were selected, where the median urinary iodine of children aged 8 to 10 years were 100 - 199 and 200 - 299 μg/L for three consecutive years (2017 - 2019). A stratified random sampling method was used to select 400 children aged 8 to 10 years in each of the two regions, urine and blood samples were collected to detect urinary iodine and thyroid function [thyrotropin stimulating hormone (TSH), free thyroxine (FT 4), free triiodothyronine (FT 3), anti-thyroglobulin antibody (TgAb), and anti-thyroperoxidase antibody (TPOAb)]. At the same time, children's IQ was measured and determined by Second Revision of Combined Raven's Test (CRT-C2) in China and Second Revision of Combined Raven's Test for Children-the Rural, in China (CRT-RC2). Results:The median urinary iodine of children aged 8 to 10 years in Altay Prefecture and Kashgar Prefecture was 188.6 and 250.1 μg/L, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference in thyroid function indexes TSH and FT 3 levels between the two regions ( Z = - 0.58, t = 0.49, P > 0.05), while there was statistically significant difference in FT 4 level ( t = 60.08, P < 0.001). There was no statistically significant difference in TgAb positive rate [3.6% (14/394), 4.0% (16/399)] between the two regions (χ 2 = 0.11, P = 0.736), but the difference of TPOAb positive rate [9.6% (38/394), 30.6% (122/399)] was statistically significant (χ 2 = 53.93, P < 0.001), while the difference of dual antibody positive rate [0.8% (3/394), 2.0% (8/399)] was not statistically significant ( P = 0.134). There was no statistically significant difference in the detection rates of subclinical hypothyroidism [8.9% (35/394), 11.0% (44/399)], subclinical hyperthyroidism [1.0% (4/394), 1.3% (5/399)] and hyperthyroidism [0.3% (1/394), 0.8% (3/399)] in children between the two regions ( P > 0.05). The IQ results of children in the two regions were 96.55 ± 11.36 and 89.57 ± 12.35, respectively, and there was no significant difference between them ( t = 2.79, P = 0.095). Conclusions:The thyroid function status of children is similar in the two regions with median urinary iodine of 100 - 199 μg/L and 200 - 299 μg/L in children aged 8 to 10 years, but the TPOAb positive rate is significantly different. Children whose iodine nutritional level is at or above the appropriate level have no obvious changes in intelligence. It is suggested that median urinary iodine at 200 - 299 μg/L is a relatively safe iodine nutrition state.

【Objective】 To study the annual financial expenditure in blood stations with different scales, and to establish the regression equation between blood collection units and total expenditure. 【Methods】 The annual total expenditure, the per capita cost of serving population, as well as the collection units of whole blood and apheresis platelet of 24 blood stations were collected. The financial expenditure required for collecting 10 000U blood was calculated.The statistical analysis was carried out with SPSS statistical software. 【Results】 From 2017 to 2020, the total annual financial expenditure of 24 blood stations showed an upward trend. The total expenditure among blood stations was different. The per capita cost of servicing population in the areas where the 24 blood stations were located had been increasing year by year. The 24 blood stations were divided into two grades according to the blood collection volume as 50 000 U, and the relationship equation between the blood collection volume and the annual total expenditure had been established. After testing, each equation was effective(P<0.05); There was no difference in the financial expenditure required for collecting 10 000U blood among blood stations with different scales. 【Conclusion】 From 2017 to 2020, the blood stations with an annual collection volume more than 50 000 U demonstrated a higher financial expenditure and the per capita cost of serving population than those <50 000 U. The blood collection volume of blood stations is significantly correlated with the annual total expenditure and the per capita cost of serving population.

Objective:To investigate the application value of magnetic resonance dynamic contrast enhancement magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI) combined with microRNA-21 (miR-21) and miR-92a in the benign and malignant differentiation of bone tumors and the evaluation of their efficacy.Methods:A total of 120 patients with bone tumors were selected retrospectively from June 2018 to June 2019 in Panyu Hospital of Chinese Medicine, including 52 cases in the benign group and 68 cases in the malignant group. The DCE-MRI dynamic enhancement parameters and tumor tissue miR-21, miR-92a levels were compared between the two groups. The diagnostic value of DCE-MRI, miR-21, miR-92a levels of cancer tissue and their correlation were analyzed. Patients with bone malignant tumors were given comprehensive treatment. Six months after operation, according to the criteria of solid tumor curative effect, they were divided into good curative effect group and poor curative effect group. The DCE-MRI dynamic enhancement parameters [signal enhancement amplitude (SEE), early dynamic enhancement slope value (Slope), centripetal enhancement rate (DER)], miR-21, miR-92a levels of patients with different curative effects were compared.Results:The levels of SEE, Slope, DER and miR-21 a nd miR-92a in the malignant group were higher than those in the benign group ( P<0.05); The area under curve (AUC) of DCE-MRI, miR-21, miR-92a combined in the diagnosis of benign and malignant bone tumors (0.885)>Slope(0.808)>SEE(0.788)>miR-21(0.785)>miR-92a (0.740)>DER(0.660), with sensitivity 80.88%, specificity 88.46%, respectively; the DCE-MRI dynamic enhancement parameters SEE, Slope, DER were positively correlated with miR-21 and miR-92a ( P<0.05); the DCE-MRI dynamic enhancement parameters SEE, Slope, DER and miR-21, miR-92a of patients with good curative effect were lower than those with poor curative effect ( P<0.05). Conclusions:DCE-MRI dynamic enhancement parameters, miR-21, miR-92a levels are abnormally high expression in patients with bone malignant tumors, and combined detection is expected to become an important means to identify benign and malignant bone tumors and evaluate the efficacy.

OBJECTIVE: To observe the effects of abdominal acupuncture and the periodic therapy of Chinese herbal medicine on follicular development and endometrial receptivity in the patients with infertility induced by ovulation failure and differentiated as kidney deficiency in TCM. METHODS: A total of 84 patients with infertility induced by ovulation failure and differentiated as kidney deficiency were randomized into a combined therapy group (27 cases), an abdominal acupuncture group (27 cases) and a western medication group (30 cases). In the combined therapy group, abdominal acupuncture and the periodic treatment of Chinese herbal medicine was provided. In the abdominal acupuncture group, the simple abdominal acupuncture therapy was used. In the western medication group, clomiphene citrate (CC) and human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG) prescribed. The treatment for one menstrual cycle was taken as one session and 3 sessions of treatment were required except the pregnancy. The folicle development, endometrial thickness and morphology, menstrual condition and TCM symptom score were observed before and after treatment in the three groups, and the clinical efficacy was evaluated. RESULTS: After treatment, the ovulation was recovered to different degrees in the three groups. The ovulation rate was 59.3% (16/27) in the combined therapy group, 55.6% (15/27) in the abdominal acupuncture group and 53.3% (16/30) in the western medication group. The difference was not significant in comparison among the three groups (>0.05). After treatment, the endometrial thickness in the periovulatory period was increased as compared with the thickness before treatment in the combined therapy group and the abdominal acupuncture group (both <0.05). After treatment, the endometrial thickness in the combined therapy group was higher than the western medication group (<0.05). In comparison before and after treatment, the difference in the endometrial morphology was significant in the combined therapy group and the abdominal acupuncture group (both <0.05). In comparison between the combined therapy group and the western medication group, the difference in the endometrial morphology was significant after treatment (<0.05). After treatment, the menstrual condition and TCM symptom score in the combined therapy group and the abdominal acupuncture group were all improved as compared with those before treatment (all <0.05). The score of menstrual condition in the combined therapy group was higher than the western medication group (<0.05) and TCM symptom score in the combined therapy group and abdominal acupuncture group was higher than the western medication group after treatment (all <0.05). The total effective rate was 88.9% (24/27) in the combined therapy group and was 92.6% (25/29) in the abdominal acupuncture group, which was higher than 56.7% (17/30) in the western medication group (<0.01). There was no adverse reaction in the combined therapy group and the abdominal acupuncture group. CONCLUSION Abdominal acupuncture combined with the periodic therapy of Chinese herbal medicine improve the menstrual condition and relieve the clinical symptoms of infertility induced by ovulation failure of kidney deficiency in the patients and the therapeutic effects are better than the medication with CC + HCG. This combined therapy improves the ovulation rate and the endometrial receptivity at periovulatory stage to increase the pregnancy rate. There is no adverse reaction discovered in clinical practice.
Acupuncture Therapy ; Clomiphene ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; Female ; Humans ; Infertility, Female ; Ovulation ; Pregnancy

Objective    To compare the short-term effect of no-touch technique and routine method for harvesting great saphenous vein in coronary artery bypass grafting. Methods    The clinical data of patients receiving the great saphenous vein by no-touch technique (a NT group) or routine method (a routine group) for coronary artery bypass grafting from April 2016 to July 2017 in our hospital were retrospectively analyzed. There were 26 males and 13 females with an average age of 60.1±8.0 years ranging from 40 to 75 years in the routine group, as well as 21 males and 17 females with an average age of 61.3±6.9 years ranging from 38 to 75 years in the NT group. The operation time, postoperative ventilation duration, postoperative myocardial injury index, postoperative complications, postoperative ejection fraction, postoperative hospital stays and other indicators were compared. Results    There was no statistical difference between the two groups in operation time, postoperative ventilation time, postoperative ejection fraction or postoperative hospital stays. Incisions of postoperative lower extremity in two groups successfully healed. There was no recurrence of acute myocardial infarction or death. All patients recovered and discharged. One patient was treated with thoracotomy in the routine group. One patient in the NT group had bad healing of chest incision, and one patient with acute kidney injury recovered after treatment. Conclusion    The great saphenous vein by no touch technique has a good early effect in coronary artery bypass grafting without increasing the risk of surgery.

Objective To investigate the effect of Biling Zhidai Tablets(BZT) on monocyte chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1), intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1)and tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-α)levels as well as hemorheology of rats with sequela of pelvic inflammatory diseases(SPID). Methods One hundred Wistar rats were randomly divided into normal control group , sham-operation group , model group , BZT group(0.54 g·kg-1·d-1)and Fuke Baidai Tablets group(0.225 g·kg-1·d-1), 20 rats in each group . The rats of the model group, BZT group and Fuke Baidai Tablets group were given mechanical damage plus injection of mixed bacteria to induce SPID. After modeling for 2 weeks, the latter three groups were given intragastric administration of the medicine for 21 days. The uterine swelling rate, the serum levels of MCP-1, ICAM-1, TNF-α as well as hemorheological indexes of rats in various groups were detected. Results The uterine swelling rate in BZT group and Fuke Baidai Tablets group was significantly decreased as compared with that of the model group, and the uterine swelling inhibition rate of BZT group was higher than that of Fuke Baidai Tablets group (P<0.01). The levels of MCP-1, ICAM-1 and TNF-α of BZT group and Fuke Baidai Tablets group were significantly decreased as compared with those of the model group, and the effect of BZT group was better than t hat of Fuke Baidai Tablets group, the differences being statistically significant(P<0.05or P<0.01). The indexes of hemorheology in BZT group were significant improved as compared with Fuke Baidai Tablets group, and the improvement in BZT group was superior to that in Fuke Baidai Tablets group (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Conclusion B ZT e xert certain therapeutic effect on treating SPID rats, and the mechanism is related with the relief of swelling of uterus, decrease of serum MCP-1, ICAM-1 and TNF-αlevels and improvement of the indexes of hemorheology.