Objective To perform a bibliometric analysis of researches on the Plasmodium falciparum repetitive interspersed families of polypeptides (RIFIN) protein from 1993 to 2022 and identify the hot topics in the RIFIN protein research, so as to provide insights into future researches on RIFIN protein. Methods RIFIN protein-associated publications were retrieved in the Web of Science Core Collection from 1993 to 2022 and all bibliometric analyses were performed using the software CiteSpace 6.2.4.0. The annual number of RIFIN protein-associated publications was analyzed from 1993 to 2022, and country, author and institution collaboration networks were created. Keywords were extracted from RIFIN protein-associated publications for plotting keyword co-occurrence, clustering, burst and timeline maps to identify the hot topics in the RIFIN protein research. Results A total of 745 English RIFIN protein-associated publications were included in the final bibliometric analysis, and there were 18 to 36 publications each year from 1993 to 2022. The top three countries with the highest activity in the RIFIN protein research included the United States, the United Kingdom and France, universities and research institutes were highly active in the RIFIN protein research; however, no authors were identified with a high activity in the RIFIN protein research. There were three keyword clusters in the RIFIN protein-associated publications, including repetitive DNA sequence, molecular epidemiology and antigenic variation. Keyword co-occurrence, burst and timeline analyses showed that previous RIFIN protein-associated publications mainly focused on gene properties and functions, involving keywords of repetitive DNA sequence and evolution, and recent hot topics for the RIFIN protein research shifted to genetic diversity and immune response, involving keywords of genetic diversity, antigenic variation and binding. Conclusions The annual number of RIFIN protein-associated publications was relatively stable from 1993 to 2022. This bibliometric analysis may provide insights into future researches on the RIFIN protein.

With rapid development of information technology,blended teaching model has gradually become mainstream teaching model in most colleges and universities.How to evaluate students'learning effect and analyze factors that affect students'per-formance is a key research direction of this teaching model.Taking blended teaching of Medical Immunology course in Xinxiang Medical University as an example,this paper introduces implementation process and evaluation system of blended teaching,analyzes main factors affecting students'performance and learning effect,and focuses on discussing influence of formative evaluation and"flipped classroom"on students'academic performance.

Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of porcine myocardium against porcine myocardial infarction (MI) by porcine myocardial infarction model with connexin-43/zonula occludens-1 (CX43/ZO-1) double gene induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS) transplantation.Methods Porcine myocardial infarction model was established by balloon occlusion.One week later,1640 culture medium,CX43 gene ips cells and CX43/ZO-1 gene ips cells were injected into the different coronary arteries.After 3 months,electron microscopy and color Doppler ultrasonography were used to evaluate the curative effect.Results Compared to ips group of CX43 and 1640 culture group,in CX43/ZO-1 gene ips group,electron microscope showed a large number of island-like cardiomyocytes,blood vessels and intact intercalated discs in the infarct area and normal myocardial junction area structure,color Doppler echocardiography showed left ventricular end diastolic diameter reduced,and ejection fraction was significantly increased (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions Transfection of CX43/ZO-1 double gene ips cells can promote cardiomyocyte regeneration and cardiac function recovery in porcine myocardial infarction model.

Objective:To study the effectiveness of inferior pole fracture of patella treating by the new tension band.Methods:From Dec.2011 to Dec.2013, 21 patients with inferior pole fracture of patella were treated with the new tension band which consisted of cannulated screw, titanium cable and shims. There were 21 patients[10 males, 11 females, the average age was 54 years(21 to 79)],of whom,all were“fell on knees”.Results:The average operation time was 89 min (57-197 min),the follow-up visits were done from 7-31 months ( average 18 months) , the bone healing time was from 8-12 weeks (average 10.5 weeks).The post operation assessment was done by Bostman score, from 20 -30 (average 27),10 excellent,and 11 good.No complication occurred.Conclusion:The new tension band is the effective treatment for inferior pole fracture of patella.The internal fixation is reliable, it is simple to operate, and patients can take exercises as early as possible.Therefore, the new tension band has a bet-ter clinical value.

This paper discussed the existing problems of Information System ( LIS) from six aspects, inclu-ding:the security and the expansion of the function, protection of patients′privacy, the establishment of emergency response mechanisms, authenticity and accuracy of data and the risks for auto-approval rules, etc.The authors also analysed the necessity of its rectification from the perspective of ethics, proposed improvement programme and suggestions: strengthening the safety management systems and data, ensuring special check the confidentiality of the project, protect the patient′s privacy;setting up emergency mechanism;hospital based on the actual workload and resources to determine the LIS function module; regularly checking the test data, to avoid occupational inju-ries;continuously improving the rigour of automatic approval rules.

OBJECTIVE To explore the genetic mechanism for a family affected with cardiac conduction block. METHODS Affected family members were screened for potential mutations of known candidate genes. As no pathogenic mutation was found, two patients and one healthy member from the family were further analyzed by exomic sequencing followed by Sanger sequencing. The pathogenicity of suspected mutation was analyzed using bioinformatics software. RESULTS Sequencing of the full exome has identified a c.G1725T mutation in the CLCA2 gene. Sanger sequencing has detected the same mutation in all five patients, but not in the normal member from the family. Bioinformatics analysis indicated that the mutation has resulted in substitution of the 575th amino acid cysteine (C) by tryptophan (W). The site is highly conserved and becomes pathogenic with the mutation. CONCLUSION The heterozygous c.G1725T mutation in exon 11 of the CLCA2 gene probably underlies the disease and fit the autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance.
Amino Acid Sequence ; Chloride Channels ; genetics ; Computational Biology ; Female ; Heart Block ; genetics ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Molecular Sequence Data ; Mutation

Objective:To observe and compare the therapeutic effect of metoprolol by routine increasing dose method and rapid titration method on acute myocardial infarction (AMI).Methods:A total of 60 inpatients,who were di-agnosed with AMI within 24h and without contraindications for metoprolol,were randomly divided into two groups:routine therapy group (received metoprolol using routine methods,the dose was added in seven days)and rapid ti-tration group (metoprolol was added in three days using titration).The dosage maintained with 190 mg/d after both groups reaching the target dose of 190mg/d;then therapeutic effects were observed in both groups.Results: ①There were no re-myocardial infarction,rehospitalization caused by heart failure and sudden death etc.in both groups;② Patients received echocardiography in outpatients after three months.Compared with routine increasing dose group,there was significant reduction in left ventricular end-diastolic diameter [LVEDd,(55.00±7.56)mm vs.(50.00± 5.81)mm]and significant rise in left ventricular ejection fraction [LVEF,(49.13 ± 10.18)% vs. (57.84±10.34)%]in rapid titration group,P <0.01 both.Conclusion:Rapid titration method could make the pa-tients rapidly reach the targeted dose of metoprolol and inhibit renin release earlier,block the renin-angiotensin sys-tem,and improve myocardial remodeling and cardiac function.

BACKGROUNDIn order to minimize the injury reaction during the surgery and reduce the morbidity rate, hence reducing the mortality rate of esophagectomy, minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) was introduced. The aim of this study was to compare the postoperative outcomes in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma undergoing minimally invasive or open esophagectomy (OE).

METHODSThe medical records of 176 consecutive patients, who underwent minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) between January 2009 and August 2013 in Cancer Institute & Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, were retrospectively reviewed. In the same period, 142 patients who underwent OE, either Ivor Lewis or McKeown approach, were selected randomly as controls. The clinical variables of paired groups were compared, including age, sex, Charlson score, tumor location, duration of surgery, number of harvested lymph nodes, morbidity rate, the rate of leak, pulmonary morbidity rate, mortality rate, and hospital length of stay (LOS).

RESULTSThe number of harvested lymph nodes was not significantly different between MIE group and OE group (median 20 vs. 16, P = 0.740). However, patients who underwent MIE had longer operation time than the OE group (375 vs. 300 minutes, P < 0.001). Overall morbidity, pulmonary morbidity, the rate of leak, in-hospital death, and hospital LOS were not significantly different between MIE and OE groups. Morbidities including anastomotic leak and pulmonary morbidity, inhospital death, hospital LOS, and hospital expenses were not significantly different between MIE and OE groups as well.

CONCLUSIONSMIE and OE appear equivalent with regard to early oncological outcomes. There is a trend that hospital LOS and hospital expenses are reduced in the MIE group than the OE group.

Aged ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell ; surgery ; Esophageal Neoplasms ; surgery ; Esophagectomy ; methods ; Female ; Humans ; Laparoscopy ; Length of Stay ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures ; Thoracoscopy ; Treatment Outcome

Objective To investigate the effects of mannan-binding lectin(MBL) on TNF-α production induced by peptidoglycan (PGN) and its mechanism in human THP-1/CD14 monocytes.Methods The THP-1/CD14 cells were stimulated for 24 h with PGN at the indicated ratios after pretreated with human natural MBL at concentrations ranging from 1 to 20 mg/L for 2 h.The content of TNF-α and IL-6 in culture supernatants were detected by ELISA,and the levels of TNF-α and IL-6 mRNA expressions in these cells were determined by RT-PCR.FACS was used to investigate the interaction of MBL with THP-1/CD14 cells and the impact of MBL on PGN binding to THP-1/CD14 cells.Western blot was used to detect PGN-induced NF-κB translocation in THP-1/CD14 cells.Results ELISA showed that secretion of TNF-α and IL-6 from THP-1/CD14 cells could be induced by PGN ;The productions of TNF-α and IL-6 by THP-1/CD14 cells induced with PGN were profoundly inhibited by MBL at higher concentrations (10-20 mg/L) but not MBL at lower concentrations (1 mg/L).RT-PCR analysis also indicated that the mRNA expressions of TNF-α and IL-6 in THP-1/CD14 cells were decreased by MBL at higher concentration,compared to the corresponding THP-1/CD14 cells stimulated with PGN only.FACS showed that the binding of MBL to THP-1/CD14 cells was evident in a Ca2+-dependent manner.PGN could competitively inhibit the binding of MBL to THP-1/CD14 cells.MBL could competitively inhibit the binding of PGN to THP-1/CD14 cells by binding to THP-1/CD14 cells directly.Similarly,MBL at higher concentration (20 mg/L) decreased the NF-κB translocation in THP-1/CD14 cells.Conclusion MBL may inhibit TNF-α and IL-6 production induced by PGN in THP-1/CD14 cells through NF-κB signaling pathways,suggesting that MBL can play some roles in the regulation of PGN-induced inflammatory response.

ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of bone marrow stem cells autologous transplantation after acute myocardial infarction on local mRNA expression of SDF-1,Kit ligand,E-selectin,ICAM-1and VCAM-1.Methods Acute myocardial infarction models were established in 10 swine,which were randomized divided into placebo group (5 swine) and transplantation group (5 swine).After six months,hearts of placebo group and early transplantation group were harvested and mRNA expression of SDF-1,Kit ligand,E-selectin,ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 in infarcted myocardial region was detected.Results The mRNAs of SDF-1,Kit ligand,E-selection,ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 were expressed in the infarcted myocardial region of transplantation group six months after myocardial infarction,but it was not found in the placebo group.ConclusionsBone marrow autologous transplantation after acute myocardial infarction can promote local mRNA expression of SDF-1,Kit ligand,E-selectin,ICAM-1 and VCAM-1,which may be due to the paracrine effects of stem cells.