Background: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is characterized by high programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression and abundant infiltration of non-malignant lymphocytes, which renders patients potentially suitable candidates for immune checkpoint blockade therapies. Palate, lung, and nasal epithelium clone (PLUNC) inhibit the growth of NPC cells and enhance cellular apoptosis and differentiation. Currently, the relationship between PLUNC (as a tumor-suppressor) and PD-L1 in NPC is unclear. Methods: We collected clinical samples of NPC to verify the relationship between PLUNC and PD-L1. PLUNC plasmid was transfected into NPC cells, and the variation of PD-L1 was verified by western blot and immunofluorescence. In NPC cells, we verified the relationship of PD-L1, activating transcription factor 3 (ATF3), and β-catenin by western blot and immunofluorescence. Later, we further verified that PLUNC regulates PD-L1 through β-catenin. Finally, the effect of PLUNC on β-catenin was verified by co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP). Results: We found that PLUNC expression was lower in NPC tissues than in paracancer tissues. PD-L1 expression was opposite to that of PLUNC. Western blot and immunofluorescence showed that β-catenin could upregulate ATF3 and PD-L1, while PLUNC could downregulate ATF3/PD-L1 by inhibiting the expression of β-catenin. PLUNC inhibits the entry of β-catenin into the nucleus. Co-IP experiments demonstrated that PLUNC inhibited the interaction of DEAD-box helicase 17 (DDX17) and β-catenin. Conclusions PLUNC downregulates the expression of PD-L1 by inhibiting the interaction of DDX17/β-catenin in NPC.

Background: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is characterized by high programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression and abundant infiltration of non-malignant lymphocytes, which renders patients potentially suitable candidates for immune checkpoint blockade therapies. Palate, lung, and nasal epithelium clone (PLUNC) inhibit the growth of NPC cells and enhance cellular apoptosis and differentiation. Currently, the relationship between PLUNC (as a tumor-suppressor) and PD-L1 in NPC is unclear. Methods: We collected clinical samples of NPC to verify the relationship between PLUNC and PD-L1. PLUNC plasmid was transfected into NPC cells, and the variation of PD-L1 was verified by western blot and immunofluorescence. In NPC cells, we verified the relationship of PD-L1, activating transcription factor 3 (ATF3), and β-catenin by western blot and immunofluorescence. Later, we further verified that PLUNC regulates PD-L1 through β-catenin. Finally, the effect of PLUNC on β-catenin was verified by co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP). Results: We found that PLUNC expression was lower in NPC tissues than in paracancer tissues. PD-L1 expression was opposite to that of PLUNC. Western blot and immunofluorescence showed that β-catenin could upregulate ATF3 and PD-L1, while PLUNC could downregulate ATF3/PD-L1 by inhibiting the expression of β-catenin. PLUNC inhibits the entry of β-catenin into the nucleus. Co-IP experiments demonstrated that PLUNC inhibited the interaction of DEAD-box helicase 17 (DDX17) and β-catenin. Conclusions PLUNC downregulates the expression of PD-L1 by inhibiting the interaction of DDX17/β-catenin in NPC.

Background: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is characterized by high programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression and abundant infiltration of non-malignant lymphocytes, which renders patients potentially suitable candidates for immune checkpoint blockade therapies. Palate, lung, and nasal epithelium clone (PLUNC) inhibit the growth of NPC cells and enhance cellular apoptosis and differentiation. Currently, the relationship between PLUNC (as a tumor-suppressor) and PD-L1 in NPC is unclear. Methods: We collected clinical samples of NPC to verify the relationship between PLUNC and PD-L1. PLUNC plasmid was transfected into NPC cells, and the variation of PD-L1 was verified by western blot and immunofluorescence. In NPC cells, we verified the relationship of PD-L1, activating transcription factor 3 (ATF3), and β-catenin by western blot and immunofluorescence. Later, we further verified that PLUNC regulates PD-L1 through β-catenin. Finally, the effect of PLUNC on β-catenin was verified by co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP). Results: We found that PLUNC expression was lower in NPC tissues than in paracancer tissues. PD-L1 expression was opposite to that of PLUNC. Western blot and immunofluorescence showed that β-catenin could upregulate ATF3 and PD-L1, while PLUNC could downregulate ATF3/PD-L1 by inhibiting the expression of β-catenin. PLUNC inhibits the entry of β-catenin into the nucleus. Co-IP experiments demonstrated that PLUNC inhibited the interaction of DEAD-box helicase 17 (DDX17) and β-catenin. Conclusions PLUNC downregulates the expression of PD-L1 by inhibiting the interaction of DDX17/β-catenin in NPC.

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), anterolateral complex (ALC) and lateral meniscus (LM) maintain the anterolateral rotatory stability of the knee and control the internal rotation of the tibia. Anterolateral rotatory instability (ALRI) of the knee is not uncommon in clinic, and its main injury mechanism is non-contact injury. A pivot shift test or a tibial internal rotation test can indicate ALRI while X-ray, CT, MRI and ultrasound can assist in its diagnosis and differential diagnosis. For acute ALRI, good technique of ACL reconstruction is the basis to avoid postoperative residual ALRI, and anterolateral ligament reconstruction and extra-articular tenodesis are optional as appropriate. For chronic cases, however, both anterolateral ligament reconstruction and extra-articular tenodesis are effective. This article reviews the progress in research on the diagnosis and treatment of ALRI of the knee, hoping to provide references for its clinical diagnosis and treatment.

This paper reports a case of reparing the tissue defect after resection of a malignant tumor in the glabellar nasion with bilateral modified horizontal advancement flaps. The patient, a 20-year-old female, was admitted to the hospital because of a mass on the nasion between the eyebrows for more than 5 years, with enlargement and ulceration for 5 months. Surgical resection of the tumor was performed. Intraoperative rapid frozen sections showed that the tumor was basal cell carcinoma, and there were no cancer cells at the margins. Bilateral modified horizontal advancement flap repair was performed. At three months after the operation, the incision area healed well, the appearance and eyelid function were normal, and there was no sign of recurrence of basal cell carcinoma. Bilateral modified horizontal advancement flap was effective in repairing the tissue defect after resection of glabellar nasal root basal cell carcinoma.

OBJECTIVE To explore the effects of Yueju Pill on depression and gastrointestinal function in depressed co-morbid functional dyspepsia mice.METHODS C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into control group,model group,Yueju Pill low-dose group,Yueju Pill high-dose group and positive drug group.A co-morbidity model was constructed using chronic unpredictable mild stress(CUMS),and the mice were assessed for depression-like behaviour and neuronal damage by behavioural tests and Nissl staining;gastrointestinal function was assessed by HE staining of gastric and intestinal tissues,gastric emptying rate,and small intestinal propul-sive rate;PACAP,VIP,IL-6,TNF-α,and BDNF expression were detected by ELISA;PAC1-R,Vipr1,and Vipr2 protein expres-sion were detected by protein immunoblotting.RESULTS Mice in the model group showed depression-like behaviour,reduced num-ber of hippocampal nidus,slowed gastrointestinal motility,elevated serum inflammatory factors IL-6 and TNF-α(P＜0.05,P＜0.01),and reduced expression of PACAP,VIP,and BDNF(P＜0.05,P＜0.01),The PAC1-R,VPAC1-R,VPAC2-R expression de-creased in the hippocampus and gastric sinus,duodenal tissue(P＜0.05,P＜0.01).Compared with the model group,the low and high dose groups of Yueju Pill improved the above indexes except for Vipr1 and Vipr2(P＜0.05,P＜0.01).CONCLUSION Yueju Pill can reduce inflammatory factors through PACAP/PAC1-R,increase the level of BDNF,and improve the depression-like behaviour and gastrointestinal dysfunction in CUMS mice.

Objective To analyze the short-term clinical efficacy and prognosis of one-stop transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)+percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in the treatment of aortic valve disease with coronary heart disease. Methods The clinical data of patients with aortic valve disease complicated with coronary heart disease who underwent one-stop TAVR+PCI treatment at the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, the Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University from January 2018 to June 2023 were retrospective analyzed. The preoperative and postoperative clinical data were compared, and 1-month follow-up results were recorded. Results A total of 37 patients were enrolled, including 22 males and 15 females, with an average age of 69.14±6.47 years. Thirty-six patients recovered and were discharged after the surgery, and 1 (2.7%) patient died during the surgery. Self-expanding TAVR valves were implanted through the femoral artery in all patients. One coronary artery was opened by PCI in 35 (94.6%) patients, and two coronary arteries were opened by PCI in 2 (5.4%) patients. All PCI opened arteries had a stenosis>70%. During the postoperative hospitalization, the complications included pulmonary infection in 11 (30.6%) patients, severe pneumonia in 10 (27.8%) patients, liver function injury in 14 (38.9%) patients, renal function injury in 5 (13.9%) patients, cerebral infarction in 1 (2.8%) patient, atrial fibrillation in 1 (2.8%) patient, ventricular premature beats in 2 (5.6%) patients, atrioventricular block in 2 (5.6%) patients, and complete left bundle branch block in 5 (13.9%) patients. The median postoperative ventilation assistance time was 12.0 (0.0, 17.0) h, the ICU monitoring time was 1.0 (0.0, 2.0) d, and the postoperative hospitalization time was 5.0 (4.0, 7.0) d. There was a significant improvement in the New York Heart Association cardiac function grading after surgery (P<0.001). After surgery, there were 21 (58.3%) patients had minor perivalve leakage, 6 (16.7%) patients had minor to moderate perivalve leakage, and no moderate or above degree of perivalve leakage. After one month of postoperative follow-up, 36 patients showed significant improvement in heart function. There were no patients with recurrent acute coronary syndrome, re-PCI, or cardiovascular system disease related re-hospitalization. Conclusion The one-stop TAVR+PCI treatment for patients with aortic valve disease and coronary heart disease can obtain satisfactory short-term clinical efficacy, which is worth further trying and studying.

This paper reports a case of reparing the tissue defect after resection of a malignant tumor in the glabellar nasion with bilateral modified horizontal advancement flaps. The patient, a 20-year-old female, was admitted to the hospital because of a mass on the nasion between the eyebrows for more than 5 years, with enlargement and ulceration for 5 months. Surgical resection of the tumor was performed. Intraoperative rapid frozen sections showed that the tumor was basal cell carcinoma, and there were no cancer cells at the margins. Bilateral modified horizontal advancement flap repair was performed. At three months after the operation, the incision area healed well, the appearance and eyelid function were normal, and there was no sign of recurrence of basal cell carcinoma. Bilateral modified horizontal advancement flap was effective in repairing the tissue defect after resection of glabellar nasal root basal cell carcinoma.

Objective:To explore the surgical effects of continuous trapezoidal suture method between subcutaneous and subconjunctival tissue in buried-suture double-eyelid blepharoplasty.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted on patients who underwent the operation of continuous trapezoidal suture method between subcutaneous and subconjunctival tissue in buried-suture double-eyelid blepharoplasty at the Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery of Qingdao Municipal Hospital from September 2021 to September 2023. Six points were marked on the skin surface of the designed double eyelid line on patient' s upper eyelid, 8 points were marked on the corresponding conjunctival surface of the designed double eyelid line. A 6-0 nylon thread attached with one needle on each end was used for suturing, with two ends running through and between the subcutaneous and subconjunctival layers alternatively, forming a " trapezoidal" shape of path. Finally, two ends exited at the same point on the most lateral side of the designed double eyelid line on skin surface and were tied together with the knot hidden within the orbicularis oculi muscle. The morphology of the double eyelids and postoperative complications were observed and evaluated after surgery, the follow-up period was at least 6 months. At the last time of follow-up, the satisfaction rates were evaluated by patients themselves. Four aspects of the surgical effects of the double eyelids were put into the evaluation system, which were radian, width, smoothness and symmetry, with score from 0-5 points for each. The total score was 0-20 points, of which 17-20 points indicated high satisfaction, score of 13-16 points indicated relative satisfaction, ≤ 12 points indicated dissatisfaction.Results:A total of 52 female patients were included, aged 18 to 29 years old, with an average age of 22.5 years. Among all patients, 33 cases had shallow double eyelid lines while 19 cases had single eyelids. All patients’ upper eyelids were relatively thin and without obvious looseness. The surgical procedures were all done smoothly and successfully, with an average operation time of (0.72±0.13) h. Immediately after surgery, the radian of the double eyelid lines on both sides looked smooth, the widths of the double eyelids were also basically symmetrical. During the follow-up period of 6-12 months postoperatively, the morphologies of the double eyelids were relatively natural and realistic, the double eyelid lines and widths remained deep and stable, and the incision scars were left unobvious for all patients. Besides, no complications such as ptosis, incomplete upper eyelid closure and ectropion were observed. Among the 52 patients, 45 cases were highly satisfied with the surgical result (17-20 points) , 7 were relatively satisfied (13-16 points) , while none of them required reoperation.Conclusions:The continuous trapezoidal suture method between subcutaneous and subconjunctival tissue in buried-suture double-eyelid blepharoplasty has advantages of short operation time, good and stable surgical effects such as natural and realistic morphology of double eyelids, few complications, and high patients' satisfaction rate.

Objective:To explore the surgical effects of continuous trapezoidal suture method between subcutaneous and subconjunctival tissue in buried-suture double-eyelid blepharoplasty.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted on patients who underwent the operation of continuous trapezoidal suture method between subcutaneous and subconjunctival tissue in buried-suture double-eyelid blepharoplasty at the Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery of Qingdao Municipal Hospital from September 2021 to September 2023. Six points were marked on the skin surface along the designed double eyelid line on patient’s upper eyelid, 8 points were marked on the corresponding conjunctival surface along the designed double eyelid line. A 6-0 nylon thread attached with one needle on each end was used for suturing, with two ends running through and between the subcutaneous and subconjunctival layers alternatively, forming a "trapezoidal" shape of path. Finally, two ends exited at the same point on the most lateral side of the designed double eyelid line on skin surface and were tied together with the knot hidden within the orbicularis oculi muscle. The morphology of the double eyelids and postoperative complications were observed and evaluated after surgery, the follow-up period was at least 6 months. At the last time of follow-up, the satisfaction rates were evaluated by patients themselves. Four aspects of the surgical effects of the double eyelids were put into the evaluation system, which were radian, width, smoothness and symmetry, with score from 0-5 points for each. The total score was 0-20 points, of which 17-20 points indicated high satisfaction, 13-16 points indicated relative satisfaction, ≤12 points indicated dissatisfaction.Results:A total of 52 female patients were included, aged 18 to 29 years old, with an average age of 22.5 years. Among all patients, 33 cases had shallow double eyelid lines while 19 cases had single eyelids. All patients’ upper eyelids were relatively thin and without obvious looseness. The surgical procedures were all done smoothly and successfully, with an average operation time of (0.72±0.13) h. Immediately after surgery, the radian of the double eyelid lines on both sides looked smooth, the widths of the double eyelids were also basically symmetrical. During the follow-up period of 6-12 months postoperatively, the morphologies of the double eyelids were relatively natural and realistic, the double eyelid lines and widths remained deep and stable, and the incision scars were unobvious for all patients. Besides, no complications such as ptosis, incomplete upper eyelid closure and ectropion were observed. Among the 52 patients, 45 cases were highly satisfied with the surgical result, 7 cases were relatively satisfied, while none of them required reoperation.Conclusion:The continuous trapezoidal suture method between subcutaneous and subconjunctival tissue in buried-suture double-eyelid blepharoplasty has advantages of short operation time, good and stable surgical effects such as natural and realistic morphology of double eyelids, few complications, and high patients’ satisfaction rate.