Age-related macular degeneration(ARMD)is a common multifactorial disease among the elderly, which may lead to irreversible vision loss; however, the pathogenesis of ARMD is still unclear. Metabolomics is a relatively new “omics” technique that can provide qualitative and quantitative information about low molecular weight metabolites that make up biological systems, thereby revealing the physiological or pathological state of cell or tissue samples at specific time points. In recent years, increasing evidence suggests that metabolic dysfunction plays an important role in the development and progression of ARMD. Metabolic pathway dysregulation involves lipid metabolism, nucleotide metabolism, amino acid metabolism, and energy metabolism, which may play important roles in the occurrence and development of ARMD. The retina is one of the most metabolically active tissues in the human body, so using metabolomics techniques to measure molecular changes in ARMD will further enhance our understanding of the pathogenesis. This will provide important insights for the prevention and treatment of ARMD, This article reviews the application of metabolomics in ARMD.

Ferroptosis, a programmed cell death modality discovered and defined in the last decade, is primarily induced by iron-dependent lipid peroxidation. At present, it has been found that ferroptosis is involved in various physiological functions such as immune regulation, growth and development, aging, and tumor suppression. Especially its role in tumor biology has attracted extensive attention and research. Breast cancer is one of the most common female tumors, characterized by high heterogeneity and complex genetic background. Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a special type of breast cancer, which lacks conventional breast cancer treatment targets and is prone to drug resistance to existing chemotherapy drugs and has a low cure rate after progression and metastasis. There is an urgent need to find new targets or develop new drugs. With the increase of studies on promoting ferroptosis in breast cancer, it has gradually attracted attention as a treatment strategy for breast cancer. Some studies have found that certain compounds and natural products can act on TNBC, promote their ferroptosis, inhibit cancer cells proliferation, enhance sensitivity to radiotherapy, and improve resistance to chemotherapy drugs. To promote the study of ferroptosis in TNBC, this article summarized and reviewed the compounds and natural products that induce ferroptosis in TNBC and their mechanisms of action. We started with the exploration of the pathways of ferroptosis, with particular attention to the System X_c^--cystine-GPX4 pathway and iron metabolism. Then, a series of compounds, including sulfasalazine (SAS), metformin, and statins, were described in terms of how they interact with cells to deplete glutathione (GSH), thereby inhibiting the activity of glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) and preventing the production of lipid peroxidases. The disruption of the cellular defense against oxidative stress ultimately results in the death of TNBC cells. We have also our focus to the realm of natural products, exploring the therapeutic potential of traditional Chinese medicine extracts for TNBC. These herbal extracts exhibit multi-target effects and good safety, and have shown promising capabilities in inducing ferroptosis in TNBC cells. We believe that further exploration and characterization of these natural compounds could lead to the development of a new generation of cancer therapeutics. In addition to traditional chemotherapy, we discussed the role of drug delivery systems in enhancing the efficacy and reducing the toxicity of ferroptosis inducers. Nanoparticles such as exosomes and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) can improve the solubility and bioavailability of these compounds, thereby expanding their therapeutic potential while minimizing systemic side effects. Although preclinical data on ferroptosis inducers are relatively robust, their translation into clinical practice remains in its early stages. We also emphasize the urgent need for more in-depth and comprehensive research to understand the complex mechanisms of ferroptosis in TNBC. This is crucial for the rational design and development of clinical trials, as well as for leveraging ferroptosis to improve patient outcomes. Hoping the above summarize and review could provide references for the research and development of lead compounds for the treatment for TNBC.

Objective:To investigate the current status of endoscopic treatment for gastroesophageal varices in portal hypertension in China, and to provide supporting data and reference for the development of endoscopic treatment.Methods:In this study, initiated by the Liver Health Consortium in China (CHESS), a questionnaire was designed and distributed online to investigate the basic condition of endoscopic treatment for gastroesophageal varices in portal hypertension in 2022 in China. Questions included annual number and indication of endoscopic procedures, adherence to guideline for preventing esophagogastric variceal bleeding (EGVB), management and timing of emergent EGVB, management of gastric and isolated varices, and improvement of endoscopic treatment. Proportions of hospitals concerning therapeutic choices to all participant hospitals were calculated. Guideline adherence between secondary and tertiary hospitals were compared by using Chi-square test.Results:A total of 836 hospitals from 31 provinces (anotomous regions and municipalities) participated in the survey. According to the survey, the control of acute EGVB (49.3%, 412/836) and the prevention of recurrent bleeding (38.3%, 320/836) were major indications of endoscopic treatment. For primary [non-selective β-blocker (NSBB) or endoscopic therapies] and secondary prophylaxis (NSBB and endoscopic therapies) of EGVB, adherence to domestic guideline was 72.5% (606/836) and 39.2% (328/836), respectively. There were significant differences in the adherence between secondary and tertiary hospitals in primary prophylaxis of EGVB [71.0% (495/697) VS 79.9% (111/139), χ2=4.11, P=0.033] and secondary prophylaxis of EGVB [41.6% (290/697) VS 27.3% (38/139), χ2=9.31, P=0.002]. A total of 78.2% (654/836) hospitals preferred endoscopic therapies treating acute EGVB, and endoscopic therapy was more likely to be the first choice for treating acute EGVB in tertiary hospitals (82.6%, 576/697) than secondary hospitals [56.1% (78/139), χ2=46.33, P<0.001]. The optimal timing was usually within 12 hours (48.5%, 317/654) and 12-24 hours (36.9%, 241/654) after the bleeding. Regarding the management of gastroesophageal varices type 2 and isolated gastric varices type 1, most hospitals used cyanoacrylate injection in combination with sclerotherapy [48.2% (403/836) and 29.9% (250/836), respectively], but substantial proportions of hospitals preferred clip-assisted therapies [12.4% (104/836) and 26.4% (221/836), respectively]. Improving the skills of endoscopic doctors (84.2%, 704/836), and enhancing the precision of pre-procedure evaluation and quality of multidisciplinary team (78.9%, 660/836) were considered urgent needs in the development of endoscopic treatment. Conclusion:A variety of endoscopic treatments for gastroesophageal varices in portal hypertension are implemented nationwide. Participant hospitals are active to perform emergent endoscopy for acute EGVB, but are inadequate in following recommendations regarding primary and secondary prophylaxis of EGVB. Moreover, the selection of endoscopic procedures for gastric varices differs greatly among hospitals.

Objective:To compare the eradication rate and incidence of adverse reactions between cefuroxime-containing and amoxicillin-containing bismuth quadruple regimen in the treatment of Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori), and to evaluate the efficacy and safety of cefuroxime in the H. pylori infection patients with positive penicillin skin test results. Methods:From December 2020 to December 2021, a total of 498 patients who received initial H. pylori eradication treatment at the H. pylori Specialized Outpatient Clinic of the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University were selected to participate in this prospective cohort study. According to the history of penicillin allergy or positive penicillin skin test results, the patients were divided into amoxicillin group and cefuroxime group. A total of 394 patients were included in the amoxicillin group, and the treatment regimen was esomeprazole 20 mg, bismuth 220 mg, amoxicillin 1 g and clarithromycin 500 mg orally twice a day. A total of 104 patients were included in the cefuroxime group, and the treatment regimen was esomeprazole 20 mg, bismuth 220 mg, cefuroxime 500 mg and clarithromycin 500 mg orally twice a day. The treatment period was 14 days. 13C-urea breath test was conducted during 4 to 8 weeks after the treatment. The eradication rates of the 2 groups were compared by intention-to-treat (ITT) analysis and per-protocol (PP) analysis. The incidence of adverse reactions was compared between the 2 groups. Chi-square test was used for statistical analysis. Results:The results of ITT analysis and PP analysis indicated that the eradication rates of amoxicillin group were 84.3% (332/394, 95% confidence interval (95% CI) 80.6% to 87.6%) and 90.5% (332/367, 95% CI 87.2% to 93.3%), respectively, and the eradication rates of cefuroxime group were 62.5% (65/104, 95% CI 52.7% to 71.7%) and 69.1% (65/94, 95% CI 58.8% to 78.7%), respectively. The eradication rates of amoxicillin group in ITT and PP analysis were both higher than those of cefuroxime group, and the differences were statistically significant ( χ2=24.11 and 28.44, both P<0.001). The incidence of adverse reactions of amoxicillin group and cefuroxime group was 10.9% (43/394) and 14.4% (15/104), respectively, and there was no significant difference ( P>0.05). Conclusion:Cefuroxime and clarithromycin containing bismuth quadruplex regimen failed to achieve a satisfactory eradication rate in patients with H. pylori infection and penicillin allergy.

Humans ; China/epidemiology* ; SARS-CoV-2 ; COVID-19

Aim To explore he preventive and therapeutic effects of Tongbu-fangchan prescription on aceylcholine-calcium chloride (Ach-CaCl

Objective: To investigate the relationship between fine motor skills and executive function in school aged boys with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) aged 6-10 years, so as to provide a reference for promoting executive function. Methods: From November 2022 to May 2021,65 boys with ADHD were recruited from a tertiary hospital in Beijing and a public elementary school in Beijing, and 65 boys with typical development according to age and sex were recruited as controls. Children s fine motor skills were assessed using the movement assessment battery for children, second version (MABC-2), and children s inhibitory control, working memory, and cognitive flexibility were assessed using the Stroop color word test (SCWT), Rey osterrich complex figure test (ROCFT) and trail making test (TMT), respectively. Independent samples t-tests were used to analyze the differences between the two groups, and Pearson correlation analysis and stratified regression analysis were used to explore the relationship between fine motor skills and executive functioning in boys with ADHD. Results: In the fine motor skills test, boys with ADHD scored significantly lower (8.68±3.62) than control boys (11.22±2.27)( t =4.80, P <0.05); in the executive function test, the results of SCWT, ROCFT, and TMT tests were significantly worse in boys with ADHD than in normal boys ( t =-4.53-4.42, P < 0.05). Correlation analysis showed that the fine motor skill scores of boys with ADHD were negatively correlated with the number of word sense errors ( r =-0.35) and color errors ( r =-0.42), and positively correlated with memory scores for delayed structure ( r =0.30) and detail ( r =0.25), which were negatively correlated with TMT-A ( r =-0.34),TMT-B reaction time ( r =-0.26), number of errors ( r =-0.43) ( P <0.05). Stratified regression analysis showed that fine motor skill scores of boys with ADHD were predictive of test results for inhibitory control, working memory and cognitive flexibility, with explanatory rates of 15%, 7%, and 19%, respectively. Conclusion Fine motor skills in boys with ADHD are correlated with executive functions, and fine motor skills could predict inhibitory control, working memory and cognitive flexibility to some extent. The development of fine motor skills in boy with ADHD could promote their executive functions.

Urbanization has increased the population density and exposure to environmental risk factors, accelerated changes of people's lifestyles and aggravated population health disparities. A general population cohort in eastern China, Shanghai Suburban Adult Cohort and Biobank (SSACB), was established to understand the incidence and prevalence of chronic and non-communicable diseases, and identify environmental, lifestyle, and genetic risk factors in adults (aged 20-74 years old) living in the suburban of Shanghai, where urbanization process is rapid, and provide evidence for the precise prevention and control of chronic diseases. The cohort study was launched by School of Public Health,Fudan University depended on "Discipline Construction Project Shanghai Peak for Public Health and Preventive Medicine". Four districts in Shanghai, i.e. Songjiang, Jiading, Minhang and Xuhui, were selected. A total of 69 116 permanent residents aged 20-74 years were recruited. Epidemiological investigation, physical examination and laboratory tests were conducted to collect the basic information of the study subjects. Blood and urine samples were collected from them to establish a biobank. An information platform was established, from which the baseline data of the study subjects in electronic medical record system, chronic disease management system, cancer registry, infectious disease reporting system, and death registry can be shared. This paper introduces the design concept, process and future plan of SSACB.

Objective To prepare samples of proficiency testing （PT） containing live Staphylococcus aureus with drug matrix in microbial PT program of drug testing， and to evaluate the laboratory capability of microbiology tests in China. Methods Two kinds of PT samples containing living bacteria with drug matrix were prepared and evaluated. The results of laboratories participated in PT program and their response to the survey questionnaire were collected and analyzed. Results The homogeneity and stability of the PT samples complied with the requirements of CNAS-CL03： 2010. Samples could be stored stably for at least 6 months at -20 ℃. Among 63 laboratories participating in PT program， 53 laboratories （84.1%） achieved satisfactory results. The satisfaction rate was 94.1% （16/17） in 17 government laboratories （27.0% of total 63 laboratories）， 81.4% （35/43） in 43 pharmaceutical quality control laboratories （68.3% of total 63 laboratories）， and 66.7% （2/3） in 3 non-government laboratories （4.8% of total 63 laboratories）， respectively. Conclusion The government laboratories performed better than pharmaceutical quality control laboratories in microbiology tests of drug， and the testing abilities of some pharmaceutical laboratories needs to be improved. The preparation and application of microbial samples in drug matrix could provide evaluation tools for drug testing laboratories in microbiology.

ObjectiveA rapid enrichment and detection method for Escherichia coli O157∶H7 was developed by using multienzyme isothermal rapid amplification （MIRA） fluorescence method combined with metal organic frameworks immunomagnetic beads. MethodsUsing rfbE gene as the target， the primers， probes and reaction system were screened， and the specificity， sensitivity and practical application of this method were investigated. ResultsThe detection limit of Escherichia coli O157∶H7 was 1.18×10⁵ CFU‧mL^-1， and the detection limit of DNA concentration was 9 pg‧μL^-1. The detection process was completed in 20 minutes. The test results of 47 strains （24 target strains and 23 non-target strains） were consistent with real-time PCR （RT-PCR）. ConclusionA method based on metal-organic framework immunomagnetic beads enrichment combined with MIRA assay is developed in this study. The method is simple， rapid and suitable for rapid enrichment and detection of Escherichia coli O157∶H7 in food.