Objective:To assess the value of serum tumor specific protein 70 (SP70) for prognostic stratification in acute myeloid leukemia (AML).Methods:A cohort study design was adopted. 129 newly diagnosed AML patients from September 2022 to January 2024 at the Hematology Department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University were included, as well as a control group consisted of 120 healthy individuals and 7 cases with benign hematologic diseases during the same period (total 127 cases). Clinical data were collected from Electronic Medical Records. According to the 2023 edition of the Chinese Leukemia Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines, AML patients with good or moderate prognosis were categorized as low-to-intermediate risk, while those with poor prognosis were high-risk group. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to identify variables significantly associated with AML prognostic risk. ROC analysis was used to evaluate diagnostic performance. A nomogram for predicting patient prognostic risk was constructed by R 4.0.2 software, and the internal validation was performed using bootstrapping.Results:Among 129 AML patients, there were 71 males (55.0%) and 58 females (45.0%), with 42 (32.6%) classified as high-risk and 87 (67.4%) as low-intermediate risk. The high-risk group had a significantly higher median age [62 (48, 67) years] compared to the low-intermediate risk group [50 (35, 63) years, Z=-2.381, P=0.017], and a significantly higher proportion of males (30 patients, 71.4%) compared to the low-intermediate risk group (41 patients, 47.1%, χ 2=6.760, P=0.009). Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that serum SP70 ( OR=2.54, 95% CI: 1.68-3.84, P<0.001), hemoglobin (HB) ( OR=0.96, 95% CI: 0.93-0.99, P<0.05), and bone marrow blast (BM blast) ( OR=1.07, 95% CI: 1.02-1.13, P<0.05) were independent risk factors for high-risk prognosis in AML patients. ROC analysis showed that the area under the curve (AUC) for SP70 predicting high-risk patients was 0.908 (cut-off value of 5.74 ng/ml, 95% CI: 0.845-0.952, sensitivity 90.5%, specificity 82.8%). The combined model of serum SP70, HB, and BM blasts had an AUC of 0.931 (95% CI: 0.890-0.973); C-index=0.925 (95% CI: 0.876-0.963),with no statistically significant difference compared to serum SP70 alone ( Z=1.693, P>0.05). Conclusion:Serum SP70 may be a promising non-invasive molecular biomarker for prognostic stratification in AML.

Objective:To assess the value of serum tumor specific protein 70 (SP70) for prognostic stratification in acute myeloid leukemia (AML).Methods:A cohort study design was adopted. 129 newly diagnosed AML patients from September 2022 to January 2024 at the Hematology Department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University were included, as well as a control group consisted of 120 healthy individuals and 7 cases with benign hematologic diseases during the same period (total 127 cases). Clinical data were collected from Electronic Medical Records. According to the 2023 edition of the Chinese Leukemia Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines, AML patients with good or moderate prognosis were categorized as low-to-intermediate risk, while those with poor prognosis were high-risk group. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to identify variables significantly associated with AML prognostic risk. ROC analysis was used to evaluate diagnostic performance. A nomogram for predicting patient prognostic risk was constructed by R 4.0.2 software, and the internal validation was performed using bootstrapping.Results:Among 129 AML patients, there were 71 males (55.0%) and 58 females (45.0%), with 42 (32.6%) classified as high-risk and 87 (67.4%) as low-intermediate risk. The high-risk group had a significantly higher median age [62 (48, 67) years] compared to the low-intermediate risk group [50 (35, 63) years, Z=-2.381, P=0.017], and a significantly higher proportion of males (30 patients, 71.4%) compared to the low-intermediate risk group (41 patients, 47.1%, χ 2=6.760, P=0.009). Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that serum SP70 ( OR=2.54, 95% CI: 1.68-3.84, P<0.001), hemoglobin (HB) ( OR=0.96, 95% CI: 0.93-0.99, P<0.05), and bone marrow blast (BM blast) ( OR=1.07, 95% CI: 1.02-1.13, P<0.05) were independent risk factors for high-risk prognosis in AML patients. ROC analysis showed that the area under the curve (AUC) for SP70 predicting high-risk patients was 0.908 (cut-off value of 5.74 ng/ml, 95% CI: 0.845-0.952, sensitivity 90.5%, specificity 82.8%). The combined model of serum SP70, HB, and BM blasts had an AUC of 0.931 (95% CI: 0.890-0.973); C-index=0.925 (95% CI: 0.876-0.963),with no statistically significant difference compared to serum SP70 alone ( Z=1.693, P>0.05). Conclusion:Serum SP70 may be a promising non-invasive molecular biomarker for prognostic stratification in AML.

Objective: To construct a mouse derived pcDNA3. 1 ⁃3 × Flag⁃c⁃NUP85 expression plasmid and observe its effect on expression of inflammation factors in LPS⁃induced RAW264. 7 cells , as well as on the proliferation and apoptosis of RAW264. 7 cells. Methods: The NUP85 gene was amplified by PCR to construct pcDNA3. 1 ⁃3 × Flag-c⁃NUP85 eukaryotic expression plasmid. The pcDNA3. 1 ⁃3 × Flag⁃c vector was divided with enzymes. The purified PCR product was ligated with the vector, and the ligated product was transformed into bacterial competent cells. After identification by enzyme digestion , sequencing and analysis were performed. Then , it was transfected into RAW264. 7 cells , and the blank plasmid without NUP85 gene was set as the control group. The effect on cell proliferation and apoptosis were detected by CCK⁃8 assay and flow cytometry , and the expression of inflammatory cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor⁃α (TNF⁃α ) and interleukin⁃6 (IL⁃6) in LPS⁃induced RAW264. 7 cells was detected by Western blot and ELISA. Results: Enzyme digestion identification and Western blot results showed that pcDNA3. 1 ⁃3 × Flag⁃c⁃NUP85 eukaryotic expression plasmid was successfully constructed and expressed. The results of CCK⁃8 assay showed that the cell survival rate of NUP85 overexpression group was significantly lower than that of control group after 24 h[(0. 55 ± 0. 03) vs (0. 67 ± 0. 05) , F = 30. 98 , P < 0. 05 ] . The results of flow cytometry showed that the cell apoptosis rate of NUP85 overexpression group was higher than that of control group[( 15. 78 ±1. 05)% vs ( 13. 40 ± 0. 47)% , F = 75. 38 , P < 0. 05] . The results of Western blot and ELISA showed that after transfection of pcDNA3. 1 ⁃3 × Flag⁃c⁃NUP85 , the expression of TNF⁃α and IL⁃6 in RAW264. 7 cells were higher than those in the control group ,with statistical significance (P < 0. 05) . Conclusion NUP85 can inhibit the proliferation and promote apoptosis in LPS⁃stimulated RAW264. 7 cells , and NUP85 can promote the expression of inflammatory cytokines IL⁃6 and TNF⁃α in LPS⁃stimulated RAW264. 7 cells.

BACKGROUND: Exposure to the ionizing radiation (IR) encountered outside the magnetic field of the Earth poses a persistent threat to the reproductive functions of astronauts. The potential effects of space IR on the circadian rhythms of male reproductive functions have not been well characterized so far. METHODS: Here, we investigated the circadian effects of IR exposure (3 Gy X-rays) on reproductive functional markers in mouse testicular tissue and epididymis at regular intervals over a 24-h day. For each animal, epididymis was tested for sperm motility, and the testis tissue was used for daily sperm production (DSP), testosterone levels, and activities of testicular enzymes (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH), sorbitol dehydrogenase (SDH), lactic dehydrogenase (LDH), and acid phosphatase (ACP)), and the clock genes mRNA expression such as Clock, Bmal1, Ror-α, Ror-β, or Ror-γ. RESULTS: Mice exposed to IR exhibited a disruption in circadian rhythms of reproductive markers, as indicated by decreased sperm motility, increased daily sperm production (DSP), and reduced activities of testis enzymes such as G6PDH, SDH, LDH, and ACP. Moreover, IR exposure also decreased mRNA expression of five clock genes (Clock, Bmal1, Ror-α, Ror-β, or Ror-γ) in testis, with alteration in the rhythm parameters. CONCLUSION These findings suggested potential health effects of IR exposure on reproductive functions of male astronauts, in terms of both the daily overall level as well as the circadian rhythmicity.
ARNTL Transcription Factors/genetics* ; Acid Phosphatase ; Animals ; CLOCK Proteins/genetics* ; Circadian Rhythm/radiation effects* ; Epididymis/radiation effects* ; Gene Expression/radiation effects* ; Genitalia, Male/radiation effects* ; Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase ; L-Iditol 2-Dehydrogenase ; L-Lactate Dehydrogenase ; Male ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred C57BL ; Models, Animal ; Nuclear Receptor Subfamily 1, Group F, Member 1/genetics* ; Nuclear Receptor Subfamily 1, Group F, Member 2/genetics* ; Nuclear Receptor Subfamily 1, Group F, Member 3/genetics* ; RNA, Messenger/genetics* ; Radiation Exposure ; Radiation, Ionizing ; Reproductive Physiological Phenomena/radiation effects* ; Sperm Motility/radiation effects* ; Spermatozoa/radiation effects* ; Testis/radiation effects*

Objective: To investigate the tendency and safety of percutaneous umbilical cord blood sampling (PUBS) in prenatal screening and diagnosis, and the possibilities of avoiding unnecessary PUBS. Methods: This was a retrospective study of pregnant women who underwent PUBS for prenatal diagnosis in Peking University First Hospital from January 2015 to December 2017. Clinical indications, timing of PUBS, further investigations (chromosome karyotype, molecular genetics and pathogen testing), results, and pregnancy outcomes were collected and analyzed. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Chi-square test for linear trend, Fisher's exact probability test/Cochran-Armitage analysis and Cruskal-Wallis rank-sum test were used for statistical analysis. Results: (1) A total of 412 singleton pregnancies underwent PUBS at 20-38 gestational weeks during the study period, and 379 (92.2%) of them received PUBS before 34 gestational weeks. The positive test results accounted for 10.4% (43/412). There were six (1.5%) miscarriages after PUBS. In vitro cell culture failure occurred in two cases, one in 2015 and the other in 2016. (2) Among the 412 cases, 304 (73.8%) had only one indication. Fourteen cases could be identified as high risk in the first trimester, such as advanced maternal age (AMA, >35 years), pregnant history with chromosomal abnormal fetus and one of the couples carrying abnormal genes. There were four, zero and one case receiving PUBS only for AMA in 2015, 2016 and 2017, respectively. Indications, including high risk suggested by serum screening and fetal abnormality found by ultrasound were identified in 290 cases (70.4%) in the second or third trimester. Other than AMA, there were no statistically significant differences in single indicators. The proportion PUBS with double indicators increased from 2015 to 2017 but without significant difference. AMA and positive serum screening as indicators of aneuploidy screening accounted for 7.6% (8/105) in double-indicator group and 1.9% (8/412) in all. (3) There were 363 PUBS (88.1%) performed for ultrasound abnormalities. Among them, 76.9% (280/363) only had abnormal ultrasound findings, and the percentage was decreased year by year. The other 83 cases (80 with double indicators and three with triple indicators) also presented with other indicators, including AMA, adverse pregnancy history and positive serum screening. The proportion of PUBS performed with the presence of multiple indicators tended to increase recently, but no statistically significant difference was found. All the 18 cases with abnormality diagnosed by molecular genetic testing had abnormal ultrasound findings. Conclusions Although PUBS's complications are rare, it carries some risks. The constitution of single indication has been declined every year. With the improvement of prenatal screening system and application of molecular karyotyping, the necessity of invasive prenatal diagnosis with PUBS is greatly reduced. An improvement in reasonable and standardized application of PUBS needs to be achieved.

Objective To explore the effect of bladder muscle flaps for long segment defect of ureter middle-lower segment and reconstruction method in laparoscopic surgery. Methods Clinical data of 3 patients with long segment defect of ureter middle-lower segment, all of whom underwent laparoscopic surgery from May 2014 to April 2016 was retrospectively evaluated. There were 1 male and 2 females, in 2 cases with history of ureteroscopy holmium laser lithotripsy in ureter middle-lower segment, in 2 cases with history of repeated ESWL. Preoperative urinary tract ultrasound, CT and intravenous urography imaging showed severe hydronephrosis, ureter middle-upper segment severe hydroureter, ureter middle-lower segment severe stricture. Results Operations were successful in 3 cases. After reconstruction bladder muscle flaps average length of is 9.6 cm, The average operation time of 180 min, The average length of hospital stay for 10 d, Postoperative eighth weeks extracted the double J tube and used ureteroscopy showed anastomotic unobstructed, it may smooth Through 8.5 F ureteroscopy, and no infection and urinary leakage occurred, Follow-up ranged from 3 to 18 months. 3 cases hydronephrosis and hydroureter significantly reduce, ureter unobstructed, no narrow in ureter and muscle flap of tube joint, serum creatinine valueswere in normal range. Conclusions The bladder muscle flaps for the treatment of long segment defect of ureter middle-lower segment in laparoscopic surgery was a safe and effective therapy, but it must be accomplished by seasoned doctors.

Objective To explore the effect of simulated food model on diet education in patients with maintenance hemodialysis. Methods A total of 90 patients who had hemodialysis in the Fifth People's Hospital of Shanghai from March to June 2016 were selected into this study according to convenience sampling. The participants were divided into control group(n=45)and intervention group(n=45)based on the dialysis time. The simulated food model was applied to the diet education in the intervention group while the control group received routine diet education. The knowledge of diet,changes in serum creatinine,hemoglobin and serum albumin,and satisfaction of diet education were compared before and after the intervention. Results After the education, the intervention group had significantly higher scores of diet knowledge and satisfaction level compared with the control group(P < 0.05). There were significant differences in serum creatinine between the two groups(P<0.05). However,no statistical differences were found in hemoglobin or serum albumin between the two groups(P> 0.05). Conclusions The simulated food model can effectively improve the knowledge of diet and the satisfaction of diet education in patients with maintenance hemodialysis. It can also reduce the serum creatinine and has a positive effect on diet education.

Objective To explore the efficacy and safety of Transurethral vaporization of the prostate using 1 470 nm diode laser in treatment of BPH.Methods 58 cases BPH patients underwent transurethral vaporization of the prostate using 1 470 nm diode laser from Dec. 2015 to Apr. 2016 were retrospectively analyzed, including the mean operation time and compared hemoglobin, electrolyte, urinary symptoms, before and after surgery.Result Operations were successfully performed in all the 58 cases, with average operation time of (48.2 ± 16.3) min. No difference was found in either hemoglobin decrease or electrolyte decrease before and after surgery. The patients were followed up for 1~3 months, which revealed a signiifcant reduction in IPSS and improvement in Qmaxand PVR (P < 0.05), compared with pre-operation. No severe complications were reported, including transurethral resection (TUR) syndrome, urinary incontinence and impaired erectile function.Conclusion Transurethral vaporization of the prostate using 1 470 nm diode laser is a safe and effective therapy for BPH. It has advantages of short learning curve, very little blood loss, high efifcacy. It has promising broad prospects.

Objective To evaluate the clinical efifcacy of sorafenib in preventing the recurrence of primary liver cancer after radical surgery. Methods Seventy patients with primary liver cancer undergoing radical surgery in the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University between June 2009 and June 2012 were enrolled in this prospective study. The informed consents of all patients were obtained and the local ethical committee approval had been received. According to different postoperative therapies, the patients were divided into the sorafenib group (n=24) and control group (n=46). In the sorafenib group, there were 22 males and 2 females with a mean age of (48±10) years. A dose of 400 mg sorafenib was orally administered twice daily for consecutive 6 months. In the control group, there were 40 males and 6 females with a mean age of (48±11) years. The patients were orally administered with placebo. All patients received postoperative follow-up. Postoperative recurrence rate, survival rate and drug-induced adverse reactions were observed. Postoperative recurrence rate and incidence of adverse reactions of two groups were compared using Chi-square test or Fisher exact probability test. Postoperative survival rate was analyzed by Kaplan-Meier plot and Log-rank test. Results In the sorafenib group, the 1-, 2-and 3-year recurrence rates were 25%(6/24), 42%(10/24), 50%(12/24) respectively, and 28%(13/46), 46%(21/46), 53%(25/46) respectively in the control group. No signiifcant difference was observed between two groups (χ2=0.020, 0.102, 0.120;P>0.05). The 1-, 2-and 3-year cumulative survival rates in the sorafenib group were 95.83%, 87.50%and 70.83%, and no signiifcant difference was observed compared with 91.30%, 82.61%and 63.04%in the control group (χ2=0.078, P>0.05). In the sorafenib group, the incidence of hand-foot skin reaction, diarrhea, hypertension and erythema were 42%(10/24), 29%(7/24), 21%(5/24) and 25%(6/24), which were signiifcantly higher compared with 7%(3/46), 7%(3/46), 2%(1/46) and 4%(2/46) in the control group (χ2=10.663, 4.885, 4.828, 4.762;P<0.05). Conclusion Sorafenib can neither decrease postoperative recurrence of peimary liver cancer after radical surgery nor enhance the overall survival rate.

Objective To investigate the mechanism of intestinal bacterial translocation in rats with liver cirrhosis after partial hepatectomy. Methods Forty healthy spelific pathogen free male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats [4 weeks old, average weight: (90±10)g] were randomly divided into sham operation group (SO group) and partial hepatectomy group (PH group) with 20 rats in each group after liver cirrhosis model was established. Rats in SO group underwent separation of perihepatic ligaments then the abdomen was closed. Rats in PH group underwent modified partial hepatectomy including resection of left medial lobe, lateral lobe and middle lobe. The volume of resected liver was about 2/3. Portal pressure was tested in 10 rats from each group 24 h after operation. The levels of plasma D-lactate, endotoxin, content of bacteria in mesenteric lymph nodes, histological change of small intestinal mucosa, contents of tight junction protein ZO-1 and Claudin-1 of small intestinal tissue, expressions of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interferon (IFN)-γ, myosin light chain kinase (MLCK) of small intestinal tissues, changes of fecal flora were tested in the other 10 rats of each group 24 h after operation. The experimental data with normal distribution in 2 groups were compared using t test. The Chiu's scores of small intestinal mucosa in 2 groups were expressed in M(Q25, Q75) and were compared using rank sum test. The comparison of rates in 2 groups was conducted using Chi-square test. Results The portal pressure in PH group [(22.9±0.7)cmH2O] (1 cmH2O=0.098 kPa) was signiifcantly higher than that in SO group [(15.4±1.1)cmH2O] (t=-11.15, P<0.05). The level of plasma endotoxin in PH group [(52.6±2.3)EU/ml] increased obviously, compared with that in SO group [(48.6±2.4)EU/ml] (t=-3.31, P<0.05) . The content of bacteria in mesenteric lymph nodes in PH group was (162±55)%of that in SO group, which was signiifcantly higher than that in SO group (t=-2.22, P<0.05). The level of plasma D-lactate was (60.6±5.0)mg/L in PH group, which was significantly higher than that in SO group [(37.4±2.8)mg/L] (t=-9.70, P<0.05). The median of Chiu's score of small intestinal mucosa was 4(3, 4) in PH group, which was signiifcantly higher than that in SO group [1(1, 2)] (Z=-3.52, P<0.05). The contents of tight junction protein ZO-1 and Claudin-1 of small intestinal tissue in PH group were 0.50±0.14, 0.33±0.13 respectively, which were signiifcantly lower than those in SO group (0.70±0.09, 0.62±0.10) (t=2.78, 2.98;P<0.05). The strong positive expression rates of TNF-α, IFN-γ, MLCK were 50%(5/10), 40%(4/10), 70%(7/10) in PH group, which were significantly higher than those in SO group [20%(2/10), 10%(1/10), 20%(2/10)] (χ2=4.87, 8.37, 5.01;P<0.05). The contents of fecal Escherichia coli, Bacteroides, Fusobacterium, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Bifidobacteria in PH group were (288±74)%, (185±48)%, (278±82)%, (551±96)%, (43±7)%of those in SO group. The contents of fecal Escherichia coli, Bacteroides, Fusobacterium, Klebsiella pneumoniae in PH group were signiifcantly higher than those in SO group, while the content of Biifdobacteria was signiifcantly lower (t=2.49, 3.68, 2.24, 5.50,-3.89;P<0.05). Conclusions The mechanism of intestinal bacterial translocation in rats with liver cirrhosis after partial hepatectomy may be associated with the damage of intestinal mechanical barrier and bacterial barrier. Reducing the portal pressure and level of inlfammatory factor, and correcting the intestinal bacterial imbalance may be effective methods for reducing intestinal bacterial translocation.