Yttrium-90 selective internal radiation therapy (⁹⁰Y-SIRT) is a treatment technique that delivers radioactive microspheres precisely to the arterial vascular bed of neoplasms, utilizing beta radiation to administer a high local dose of radiation to the neoplasm tissues. This technology has demonstrated significant efficacy in patients with unresectable pirmary liver cancers and liver metastases. This article systematically reviews the development history and clinical application status of ⁹⁰Y-SIRT in the treatment of liver cancer, and looks forward to future development directions.

Objective:To elucidate the etiological and epidemiological characteristics and epidemiological patterns of viral acute respiratory infections (ARI) in Shanghai during 2023, with the aim of providing robust laboratory evidence for effective prevention and control strategies against related respiratory diseases and facilitating risk assessment.Methods:Respiratory pathogens were detected in the clinical surveillance specimens submitted by sentinel hospitals through multiplex PCR, as part of the multi-pathogen surveillance of acute respiratory infections in Shanghai during 2023. The obtained detection result were statistically analyzed in conjunction with sample information.Results:The positive detection rate of viral pathogens in 2023 was 21.17% (984/4 648), with rates of 33.53% (504/1 503) observed in ILI cases and 15.62% (480/3 145) in SARI cases. Influenza A virus (FluA) was the predominant virus detected, accounting for 13.7% (637/4 648). Other viruses identified in the surveillance samples included influenza B virus (Flu B), human rhinovirus/enterovirus (HRV/HEV), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), human metapneumovirus (HMPV), parainfluenza virus (PIV), adenovirus (ADV) and human bocavirus (HBoV). Regarding temporal distribution, HRV/HEV and RSV exhibited the highest detection rates during the second quarter at 2.27% each (28/1 236). PIV had its peak during the third quarter at a rate of 2.49% (35/1 405), and HMPV showed prevalence mainly during the third and fourth quarters, with detection rates of 2.63% (37/1 405) and 2.35% (32/1 360), respectively.Conclusions:In acute respiratory infection surveillance cases in Shanghai in 2023, Flu A emerged as the predominant respiratory pathogen. The detection rate of HMPV ranked second only to Flu A, while other respiratory viruses such as HRV/HEV, RSV, and PIV were detected during different seasons and co-circulated. The prevalence of various respiratory viruses varied among different infected populations and over times.

Background::The conversion of adenosine (A) to inosine (I) through deamination is the prevailing form of RNA editing, impacting numerous nuclear and cytoplasmic transcripts across various eukaryotic species. Millions of high-confidence RNA editing sites have been identified and integrated into various RNA databases, providing a convenient platform for the rapid identification of key drivers of cancer and potential therapeutic targets. However, the available database for integration of RNA editing in hematopoietic cells and hematopoietic malignancies is still lacking.Methods::We downloaded RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) data of 29 leukemia patients and 19 healthy donors from National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database, and RNA-seq data of 12 mouse hematopoietic cell populations obtained from our previous research were also used. We performed sequence alignment, identified RNA editing sites, and obtained characteristic editing sites related to normal hematopoietic development and abnormal editing sites associated with hematologic diseases.Results::We established a new database, "REDH", represents RNA editome in hematopoietic differentiation and malignancy. REDH is a curated database of associations between RNA editome and hematopoiesis. REDH integrates 30,796 editing sites from 12 murine adult hematopoietic cell populations and systematically characterizes more than 400,000 edited events in malignant hematopoietic samples from 48 cohorts (human). Through the Differentiation, Disease, Enrichment, and knowledge modules, each A-to-I editing site is systematically integrated, including its distribution throughout the genome, its clinical information (human sample), and functional editing sites under physiological and pathological conditions. Furthermore, REDH compares the similarities and differences of editing sites between different hematologic malignancies and healthy control.Conclusions::REDH is accessible at http://www.redhdatabase.com/. This user-friendly database would aid in understanding the mechanisms of RNA editing in hematopoietic differentiation and malignancies. It provides a set of data related to the maintenance of hematopoietic homeostasis and identifying potential therapeutic targets in malignancies.

ObjectiveTo isolate and study the biological characteristics of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 （SARS-CoV-2） from feces of coronavirus disease 2019 （COVID-19） patients. MethodsVero E6 cells were used for virus isolation and the isolated strains were tested by nucleic acid test， immunofluorescence test， virulence test and whole genome sequencing. 50% tissue culture infective dose （TCID₅₀） was calculated after the cell cultures of each generation were collected ResultsEight fecal specimens were inoculated with Vero E6 cells after treatment and cultured for 48 h. One specimen showed obvious cytopathic effect on Vero E6 cells. One SARS-CoV-2 out of 8 fecal samples from COVID-19 patients were isolated， and separation rate was 12.5%. The TCID₅₀ of P1， P2 and P3 were 10^4.0/0.2 mL， 10^4.5/0.2 mL and 10^4.75/0.2 mL， respectively. Only one of the 8 stool samples had SARS-CoV-2 virus replication and amplification， and the Ct value of the nucleic acid detection was about 10. The sequence of the isolation was more than 99.99% homologous with that of Wuhan-Hu-1（GenBank MN908947）. ConclusionThe SARS-CoV-2 strain is isolated from the fecal samples of COVID-19 cases and is confirmed by genomic sequencing and immunofluorescence test， which indicates the presence of live virus in feces of COVID-19 cases.

Objective:To investigate the clinical management value of chitinase 3-like 1 protein(CHI3L1) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) by studying the expression of CHI3L1 in peripheral blood, liver cancer and paired adjacent non-tumor tissues.Methods:Retrospective study. From 2013 to 2017, 405 patients with HCC in Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University were enrolled into the study. Meanwhile, 112 patients with liver cirrhosis (LC), 114 health subjects were included as disease and health controls. CHI3L1 in peripheral blood was detected by ELISA kit. Tissues array was made by collecting 90 pairs of tumor tissues and matched paracancer tissues, from HCC patients who were conformed by pathology. The expression of CHI3L1 in HCC tissues was analyzed by immunohistochemistry. Differences between independent groups were tested by Mann-Whitney U test or Kruskal Wallis H test, Pearson correlation analysis was used for analyzing the relationship between two subjects, and matched rank sum test was used for cancer tissue and adjacent tissue comparison. Results:The median (quartile) of CHI3L1 protein in LC group, HCC group and NC group was 195.8 (103.3,330.4) μg/L,118.2 (74.9,201.0) μg/L,46.8 (30.7,66.4) μg/L independently. The protein level of CHI3L1 in LC group was significantly higher than that in HCC group and health control group ( Z=5.186,12.928, P<0.001). HCC group was significantly higher than that in health control group ( Z=10.788, P<0.001). The level of CHI3L1 in HCC group was not related to whether liver cirrhosis was accompanied ( Z=-0.286, P=0.775). The level of serum CHI3L1 was positively correlated with noninvasive fibrosis markers (HA, PⅢNP, Ⅳ-C, FIB-4 index) ( r=0.202,0.159,0.299 and 0.221, P<0.05) and negatively correlated with ALB( r=-0.326, P<0.05) while positively correlated with AST and PT( r=0.138, 0.160, P<0.05). Positively correlation was observed between CHI3L1 and tumor size ( r=0.284, P<0.001). CNLC stage [CHI3L1 level in advanced group125.2(81.9,228.5)μg/L was higher than that in early group112.0(70.2,169.2)μg/L ( Z=-2.326, P=0.018)], but no correlation with microvascular invasion( Z=-1.531) and tumor capsule(χ 2=0.818, P>0.05). In 73 cases of HCC tissues, the positive rate of CHI3L1 was 78% (57/73) in cancer tissues and 83%(61/73) in paired adjacent non-tumor tissues. The staining intensity score of paracancer tissue 1.5(1.5,2.5) was higher than that of cancer tissue 1.5(1.5,2.0)( Z=-2.053, P=0.040). Conclusions:The tissue source of CHI3L1 protein in HCC includes cancer tissue and paracancerous tissue. The detection of serum CHI3L1 level is helpful to evaluate tumor load assessment and disease stratification management in HCC.

A method of metal organic nanotubes-based dispersive solid phase extraction-gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry was developed for sensitive analysis of polychlorinated biphenyls in environmental water samples.Related important factors influencing enrichment efficiency, such as ionic strength, extraction time and amount of adsorbent, were investigated.Response surface methodology was used to optimize these factors in detail.Under the optimal conditions such as 4.92% (w/V) NaCl, 4.5 min of extraction time, 62.5 mg of adsorbent, and n-hexane as desorption solvent, wide linearity (2-1000 ng/L or 5-1000 ng/L), and low limits of detection (0.26-0.82 ng/L) were achieved.The intra-day and inter-day relative standard deviations were 0.8%-5.5% (200 ng/L, n=6)and 2.7%-7.4% (200 ng/L, n=6), respectively.Finally, this method was successfully applied to the sensitive analysis of 6 kinds of PCBs in environmental water samples, with satisfactory recoveries of 78.9%-113.3%.

Aim To investigate the effect of curcumin on radiosensitivity of radioresistant nasopharyngeal carcinoma cell line CNE-2R and its mechanism.Methods The concentration of curcumin was screened by MTT assay.Dose-survival curves were obtained according to the colony forming test for L-Q matching and multitarget-single hitting matching,while SF2 and the correlation parameters of radiation biology were calculated.The changes of cell cycle in CNE-2R cells caused by curcumin were also tested by flow cytometry(FCM).The differential expression of genes related to cell cycle and DNA damage repair were detected by RT-qPCR.Results CNE-2R cells could not be inhibited by 10 μmol·L-1 curcumin.Dealt with 10 μmol·L-1 curcumin for 24 h,the value of α/β increased to 1 596 from 6.56;the value of SF2 decreased to 0.361 Gy from 1.93 Gy;the value of N decreased to 1.06 from 1.60;the value of D0 decreased to 2.12 from 3.27;the value of Dq decreased to 0.12 from 1.53.FCM showed that the cells in G2 phase had a significant increase and the cells in S phase had a significant decrease after dealt with 10 μmol·L-1 curcumin for 24 h.The expression of CDK4 was significantly up-regulated and GADD45g,BRCA1 were significantly down-regulated.Conclusion Curcumin radiosensitizes nasopharyngeal carcinoma cell line CNE-2R by changing cell cycle and affecting DNA damage repair through regulating the expression of CDK4,GADD45 g and BRCA1.

OBJECTIVETo study the radiobiological characteristics of a HepG2 cell line with mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) deletion.

METHODSHepG2 cells were cultured in a medium containing ethidium bromide, acetylformic acid and uracil. The HepG2 cell line with mtDNA deletion (ρ(0)HepG2 cells) were acquired after 30 subcultures by limited dilution cloning. The cell survival was then observed in the absence of acetylformic acid and uracil, and the total mtDNA deletion in the cells was confirmed by PCR. The radiosensitivity of HepG2 and ρ(0)HepG2 cells was evaluated by exposure to gradient doses of 6 MV X ray irradiation. The cell apoptosis was assessed following a 2 Gy X-ray exposure with Hochest33342 staining, and the invasiveness of ρ(0)HepG2 cells was measured by Transwell assay.

RESULTSHepG2 cells could survive 30 subcultures in the presence of ethidium bromide, and massive cell death occurred after removal of acetylformic acid and uracil from the medium. PCR confirmed total mtDNA deletion from ρ(0)HepG2 cells, whose α/β value was significantly lower than that of HepG2 cells. ρ(0)Hep-G2 cells showed an obviously lowered cell apoptosis rate following X-ray exposure with enhanced cell invasiveness.

CONCLUSIONHepG2 cells can be induced by ethidium bromide into ρ(0)HepG2 cells with an increased radiation resistance, anti-apoptosis ability and cell invasiveness.

Apoptosis ; Culture Media ; chemistry ; DNA, Mitochondrial ; genetics ; Ethidium ; chemistry ; Hep G2 Cells ; radiation effects ; Humans ; Radiation Tolerance ; genetics ; Sequence Deletion ; X-Rays

Objective To establish a multiplex real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (MRQPCR) assay for fast and simultaneous detection of Escherichia coli (E.coli) and Candida albicans (C.albicans) genes in human whole blood,in order to facilitate differentiation of the types of microorganism and evaluation of the severity of bacterial or fungi translocation due to impaired gut barrier,hence providing help to select specific antimicrobial agents.Methods The β-D-galactosidase gene of E.coli and ITS2 gene of C.albicans were selected as the target genes for designing primers and probes.E.coli and C.albicans genomes were extracted with QIAamp(R) DNA Blood Mini Kit,and the 25 μl TaqMan MRQ-PCR amplification reaction system was established.18 simulated human whole blood samples and 10 whole blood samples from febrile surgical patients were detected for E.coli and C.albicans genes using MRQ-PCR.Results The specificity of the primers and probes were excellent.The correlation coefficients of the standard curves of E.coli and C.albicans were 0.994-0.999 and 0.994-0.998,respectively;and the efficiency of amplification were 0.894-1.022 and 0.905-1.028,respectively.In the standard samples,the lowest detection limits of E.coli and C.albicans were 13.9 copies/μl and 0.8 cfu/μl,respectively;the sensitivity was 100％ and 99.69％,the specificity was 100％ and 94.73％,respectively;the average recovery rates were (101.89 ± 5.69)％ and (103.74 ± 4.64)％ respectively;the intra-batch coefficients of variance (CV) in detecting the genes were (13.14 ± 10.27)％ and (19.18 ± 8.54)％,respectively,and the inter-batch CV were (14.35 ± 9.34)％ and (18.31 ± 10.25) ％,respectively.In human whole blood,the lowest detection limits of E.coli and C.albicans were 12 455.2 copies/ml and 800.3 cfu/ml,respectively;the average recovery rates were (111.60 ± 11.06) ％ and (99.96 ± 6.16) ％,respectively;the intra-batch CV in detecting the genes were (11.02 ± 5.65) ％ and (8.14 ± 7.29)％,respectively,and the average inter-batch CV were (12.88 ± 7.59)％ and (18.62 ± 9.14)％.Conclusions MRQ-PCR is a rapid,sensitive,specific,accurate,and reproducible method for simultaneous detection of E.coli and C.albicans genes in human whole blood,with sample-,cost-,and time-saving advantages.It is a promising technique for rapid differentiation between fungi and bacteria,which could help targeted administration and evaluation of antimicrobial agents,and help to assess the consequence of gut barrier damage and the efficacy of treatment.

Objective To study the correlation between preoperative dye exclusion test and liver function in patients with primary hepatic carcinoma.Methods This was a cross sectional survey.A total of 192 cases of primary liver cancer patients were recruited from May 2014 to March 2015 at the Second Military Medical University Affiliated Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital.Hereinto, 160 cases were male and 32 females, the male to female ratio was 5: 1.The age of the patients ranged from 26 to 72 years old, and the average age was 50.5 years old.ICG 15 minutes retention rate of ICG clearance test was determined by PDD method in 192 cases of primary liver cancer patients.ICGR15 value was stratified into three stages: ICGR15 ＜ 10％ , ICGR1510％-20％ , and ICGR15 ＞ 20％.The ICGR15 stage of patients with different ChildPugh grades was analyzed.The biological liver function indexes of patients were simultaneous detected including TBIL, TBA, TP, ALB, PA, ALT, AST, PT-INR, HA, LN, Ⅲ, Ⅳ, APRI, PLT etc.The correlations of ICGR15 and biological indexes of liver function were analyzed using Spearman nonparametric correlation analysis.Results (1) ICGR15 was positively correlated with Child-Pugh grade (r =0.477, P ＜ 0.01) in the 192 cases of HCC.The hierarchical analysis showed that there were significant differences between ICGR15 and different Child-Pugh grades (P ＜ O.05).(2) Child-Pugh classification and ICGR15 comparison further showed that, ICGR15 increased with Child-Pugh grade.While ICG plasma clearance rate (ICGK) and effective hepatic blood flow (EHBF) reduced (P ＜ 0.05).(3) The correlation analysis between ICGR15 and biological indexes of liver function showed that: ICGR15 was positively correlated with TBIL,TBA, ALT, AST, AFU, GGT, PT-INR, HA, LN, Ⅲ, Ⅳ and APRI index [(AST/ULN) × 100/ PLT (× 109/L)] (r =0.422, 0.389, 0.219, 0.301, 0.219, 0.244, 0.325, 0.652,0.403, 0.523, 0.519, 0.434, P ＜ 0.05);and was negatively correlated with TP, ALB, PA, SOD, WBC, PLT (r =-0.290,-0.532, 0.546, 0.531, 0.256, 0.327, P＜ 0.05).Conclusions ICGR15 as a indicator for liver reserved and dynamic function can comprehensively reflect the liver reserve function is associated with the existing Child-Pugh grades and liver function biochemical indexes.Therefore, ICGR15 could be served as a sensitive index reflecting the preoperative liver reserve function.