Objective This study aims to discuss the research hotspot and development trend in the field of polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)through bibliometric statistics and visual analysis of long noncoding RNA(lncRNA)related studies.Methods Utilizing the Web of Science core database as the literature data source,we searched for PCOS lncRNA-related literature from 2015 to 2023.CiteSpace software was used to conduct a visual analysis,including the annual distribution,citation trends,countries,institutions,funding sources and key words,as well as co-occurrence and cluster analysis of key words.Results The visual analysis of 108 PCOS lncRNA literature revealed that China was the country with the highest number of publications.The first contributing institution was the Shandong University.The national natural science fund of China gave the biggest funding.The keyword cluster analysis suggested that PCOS lncRNA signal pathway regulation,related receptor activators,and the expression of regulatory factors were the research hotspots in ovary syndrome lncRNA research.Conclusion LncRNA related regulatory factors,bioinformatics analysis,and gene transcription in PCOS are new targetsfor PCOS treatment,providing valuable insights for clinical therapy and new strategies for the development of PCOS-related pharmaceuticals.

Objective: To investigate the association of within-day drinking occasions with average amount consumed per drinking occasion during spring among college students in Hebei Province and to provide the basic data for the revision of quantity of consumption among Chinese residents. Methods: A total of 156 college students in Hebei Province were selected by using simple random sampling method. Information on daily amount and types of water consumption was recorded using the 7-day 24-hour recording method. The daily amount and type of drinking water by sex and BMI were analyzed and compared. Results: The daily median drinking water intake was 1 135 mL; the daily median number of drinking occasion was 6, with 34.6% of participants less than 6 drinking occasions; the median amount consumed per drinking occasion was 177 mL. The daily number of water and plain water drinking occasion of females were higher than males(χ2/Z=8.34, -2.03, P<0.05); the amount consumed per drinking occasion, the amount of plain water and beverages consumed per drinking occasion of males were higher than females(χ2/Z=23.86, -5.48, 3.70, P<0.01); The differences of the amount of plain water consumed per day among students and their BMI were of statistical significance(χ2=9.17, P=0.03), the amount of drinking water each time was positively correlated with body surface area(r=0.18, P=0.03), and frequency of drinking water was positively correlated with the amount of drinking water, negatively correlated with the amount of drinking water each time. The amount of drinking water was positively correlated with the amount of drinking water each time(r=0.30, -0.47, 0.61, P<0.01). Conclusion There is a certain proportion of unhealthy drinking behavior among college students; drinking behavior is different by sex and BMI. With the increase of drinking occasions, the amount consumed in each drinking occasion decreases, but total amount of drinking water increases.

Objective: To investigate the total amount and types of fluid intake among college students in Hebei Province during spring and to provide scientific basis for fluid-intake education. Methods: A simple random sampling method was used to select 156 college students from a college in Hebei Province. The information on amount and type of fluid intake was recorded using the 7-day 24-hour recording method. A separate analysis was performed on people who consumed beverages during the 7 days. Results: The median intake of plain water, milk, sugar-sweetened beverages and other beverages was 866 mL, 43 mL, 43 mL and 2 mL, respectively. The median of plain water, milk, sugar-sweetened beverages and other beverages by the beverage-consumers was 845 mL, 36 mL, 63 mL and 11 mL, respectively. The intake of plain water and sugar-sweetened beverages in male students was significantly higher(Z=2.31, 3.03; 2.31, 2.11, P<0.05), and milk consumption was lower than female students of these two groups of people(Z=-2.73, -2.23, P<0.05). The intake of other beverages in male students was higher than that of female students, but only significant among beverage-consumers(Z=3.31, P<0.01). There was no significant difference in the total amount of different fluid types among different BMI(P>0.05). Conclusion College students in Hebei Province mainly drink plain water. Sex difference is observed in the types of fluid intake.

Objective To investigate the effects of circumferential pulmonary vein isolation (CPVI) on atrial effective refractory period (ERP) in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.Methods 30 patients who underwent radiofrequency catheter ablation for paroxysmal AF were enrolled in this study.Using FAM mode,the RA and LA anatomical models were achieved in the CARTO 3 system.SVC,MRA,RAA,LA-A,LA-R,LA-P,LAA,LSPV,LIPV,RSPV,RIPV,CSp,CSd,were respectively located in the RA or LA anatomical model.Before and after CPVI,ERPs were measured in different locations of the atrium using programmed stimulation.The ERPs of the RA (SVC,MRA,RAA,CSp),LA (LA-A,LA-R,LA-P,LAA,CSd),PVs (LSPV,RSPV,LIPV,RIPV) were compared.Bilateral CPVIs were completed in all patients,and PV-LA bidirectional conduction block was achieved.The changes of electrophysiological characteristics of atrium before and after CPVI were observed.Results (1) ERP at different locations in the atrium before CPVI:Comparisons of ERPs at different locations of atrium:RAA had the minimal ERPs[(197.4 ± 28.6) ms (P ＜ 0.01);followed by PVs measuring,respectively,LSPV (213.0 ± 47.5) ms,LIPV (208.9 ± 45.9) ms,RSPV (209.3 ± 43.6) ms,RIPV (213.5 ± 48.1) ms and LAA (218.1 ± 27.7) ms.Comparisons of ERPs in RA,LA,and PVs showed:PVs had the lowest ERPs (211.2 ± 35.2) ms versus RA ERP (227.0 ± 23.7) ms versus LA ERP (241.0 ± 21.5) ms (P ＜ 0.05).(2) Comparisons of ERPs before and after CPVI:Comparisons of ERPs at different locations of atrium showed:RAA [(197.4 ± 28.6) ms vs.(208.6 ± 32.2) ms,P=0.003],CSp [(234.7 ± 29.1) ms vs.(246.9 ± 29.7) ms,P=0.007],LA-R [(242.9 ± 28.9) ms vs.(258.3 ± 26.9) ms,P=0.003],LA-P [(252.2 ± 28.5) ms vs.(261.1 ± 30.2) ms,P=0.039]and CSd [(238.6 ± 28.3) ms vs.(250.3 ± 23.6) ms,P =0.009].ERPs were found statistically prolonged at all different locations after CPVI.Comparisons of ERPs at RAand LA after CPVI showed:RA [(227.0 ± 23.7) ms vs.(235.9 ± 21.7)ms,P=0.002]and LA [(241.0 ± 21.5) ms vs.(249.7 ± 19.9) ms,P =0.001],which were statistically increased after CPVI.(3) A total of 90 episodes of atrial arrhythmias were induced before CPVI which were found at RAA (n =17),LAA (n =12),and PVs (n =36).After CPVI,8 episodes of atrial arrhythmias were induced which were found at,RAA (n =4),LAA (n =3),and SVC (n =1).Conclusions (1) Compared with other parts of atrium,ERPs at PVs,LAA and RAA are significantly shorter in patients with paroxysmal AF.At PVs,LAA and RAA,atrial arrhythmias are easily to be induce by programmed stimulation.(2) In patients with paroxysmal Af:PVs has the shortest ERPsfollowed by RAs whereas LA ERPs is the longest.There is a large ERP gradient change between PVs and LA.(3) The ERPs at RAs,LAs,As,and LA-PV are prolonged after CPVI.(4) Atrial arrhythmia is less likely to be induced after CPVI.

Objective To investigate the effect of triptolide (TP) on proliferation and apoptosis of cyst-lining epithelial cells with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease ( ADPKD). Methods Primary cultured cyst-lining epithelial cells were treated with TP at different concentrations for 12 h,24 h,48 h and 72 h, respectively.The proliferation activity of the cells was evaluated by Brdu assay. The cell cycle distribution was determined by flow cytometry. The apoptotic and apoptotic ratio were determined by FITC-AnnexinV binding/ PI. The morphological changes of cyst-lining epithelial cells were observed under transmission electron microscope. Results TP significantly inhibited the proliferation of cyst-lining epithelial cells and induced apoptosis in a dose- (10-40 ng?mL-1 )and time-dependent(12-48 h) manner. Typical ultrastructural changes of apoptotic cells were observed under electron microscope. Conclusion TP significantly inhibited the proliferation of cyst-lining epithelial cells and induced the apoptosis of cyst-lining epithelial cells, thus inhibited cyst forming and delayed cyst developing. The mechanism may involve several targets and pathways.

To isolate bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) and establish the model of chronic kidney disease (CKD) of Wuzhishan (WZS) mini-pig, and to study the repairment effect of BM-MSCs on CKD-induced renal fibrosis in vitro.
 Methods: Density gradient method was used to isolate and culture BM-MSCs. The cells were verified by morphology, phenotype, differentiation and so on. The left partial ureteral obstruction (LPUUO) was used to establish the CKD model, which was evaluated by B-ultrasound, single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), HE and Masson staining. The cells were divided into 3 groups, the tissue plus BM-MSCs group, the tissue group, and the BM-MSCs group, respectively. Seven days later, the supernatants were collected to observe the changes of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) cumulative release. HE and Masson staining was used to observe the changes of renal tissue.
 Results: The isolated BM-MSCs possessed the features as follow: fibroblast-like adherent growth; positive in CD29 and CD90 expression while negative in CD45 expression; osteogenic induction and alizarin red staining were positive; alcian blue staining were positive after chondrogenic induction. Twelve weeks after the operation of LPUUO, B-ultrasound showed the thin renal cortical with pelvis effusion; SPETCT showed the left kidney delayed filling and renal impairment. The accumulation of HGF in the tissue plus BM-MSCs group was significantly higher than that in the tissue alone group at the 1st, 5th, 6th, 7th day, respectively (P<0.05). HE staining showed the different degree of renal lesions between the tissue plus BM-MSCs+CKD group and the tissue alone group, which was aggravated with the time going. Masson staining showed that the cumulative optical density of blue-stained collagen fibers in tissue plus BM-MSCs group was significantly lower than that in the tissue group at the 5th to 7th day (P<0.05).
 Conclusion: BM-MSCs from WZS mini-pig can inhibit or delay the progress of CKD-induced renal fibrosis through autocrine HGF in vitro.
Animals ; Autocrine Communication ; physiology ; Bone Marrow Cells ; Cells, Cultured ; Fibrosis ; physiopathology ; prevention & control ; Hepatocyte Growth Factor ; metabolism ; Kidney ; drug effects ; pathology ; physiopathology ; Mesenchymal Stem Cells ; drug effects ; Renal Insufficiency, Chronic ; complications ; physiopathology ; Swine ; Swine, Miniature ; Ureteral Obstruction ; complications

Adult stem cells (ASCs) are undifferentiated cells found throughout the body that divide to replenish dying cells and regenerate damaged tissues, which are the powerful sources for cell therapy and tissue engineering. Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADSCs), and peripheral blood monocytes (PBMCs) are the common ASCs, and many studies indicated that ASCs isolated from various adult tissues could be induced to hepatocyte-like cells in vitro. However, the isolation, culture protocols, characterization of ASCs and hepatocyte-like cells are different. This review aims to describe the isolation and culture procedures for ASCs, to summarize the molecular characterization of ASCs, to characterize function of hepatocyte-like cells, and to discuss the future role of ASCs in cell therapy and tissue engineering.
Adult ; Adult Stem Cells* ; Cell- and Tissue-Based Therapy ; Humans ; Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ; Monocytes ; Tissue Engineering

ObjectiveTo explore the correlations of simple bladder capacity measurement and urodynamic examination used for assessing the bladder function of patients with spinal cord injury.Methods From December 2011 to September 2013,a total of 37 patients with spinal cord injury were recruited.Their bladder functions were examined by both simple bladder capacity measurement and urodynamics in the first week after admission.The type of neurogenic bladder,residue urine,bladder capacity and the changes of bladder pressure were documented and compared.Results The simple bladder capacity measurement and urodynamics showed no significant differences in the parameters including residual urine,and bladder pressures when inputting 50mL,100mL,300mL and 400mL water(P>0.05). But there were significant differences in the results of bladder capacity and bladder pressure when inputting 200mL water(P<0.05). The intra-class coefficients between the results by the two methods were 0.606~0.919(P<0.01).The Kappa coefficient of the health professionals’judgments according to the two methods was 0.825(P<0.001).Conclusions The results of simple bladder capacity measurement are reliable.It can be used as the supplement for urodynamics to monitor the bladder function of patients with spinal cord injury.

Objective To investigate serum DJ-1 expression and its significance in ovarian cancer. Methods The expression levels of DJ-1 protein were detected by double antibody sandwich method in 52 cases of ovarian tumors (9 cases of benign ovarian tumors, 5 cases of borderline ovarian tumors and 38 cases of ovarian cancer,ovarian tumor group and 20 non-ovarian tumors (control group). Results The expression of DJ-1 protein was lower in the control group than that in ovarian tumor group (P<0.05). The expression of serum DJ-1 protein was higher in ovarian cancer than that in borderline ovarian tumors and in benign ovarian tumors. The expression of serum DJ-1 protein was higher in borderline ovarian tumors than that in benign ovarian tumors (P<0.05).The expression of serum DJ-1 protein was higher in poorly differentiated and moderately differentiated ovarian cancer than that in high-grade differentiated ovarian cancer (P<0.05). No significant dif-ference was found in the expression serum of DJ-1 protein between different pathological and different histological types of ovarian cancer (P>0.05). Conclusion DJ-1 might be used as a serum marker in the diagnosis of ovarian cancer. It might be involved in the pathogenesis of ovarian cancer,and could predit the development and prognosis of ovarian cancer.

According to the principles of constructing evaluation index system in designed experiments,we formulated the content,designed the weights and established the evaluation index system in designed experiments based on analytical hierarchy process and Delphi.This system can assess students' cognition and attitudes,abilities of innovation,practice,teamwork and cooperation as well as scientific writing skills by providing objective and comprehensive evaluation criteria.