OBJECTIVE To investigate the transfer and diffusion of berberine hydrochloride(BBH), the main active component of Coptis and Phellodenticum in the system of carboxymethyl chitosan(CMCS)-sodium alginate(SA). METHODS CMCS and SA were stirred in a certain proportion, and D-gluconolactone(GDL) was added to form polyelectrolyte hydrogel. Rheometer was used to study the rheological properties of CMCS-SA hydrogel, including the elastic modulus G′ and the viscous modulus G′′. A BBH diffusion model for CMCS-SA hydrogel was designed, and the relevant rules of BBH permeation through CMCS-SA polyelectrolyte hydrogel were observed by UV-VIS. RESULTS The elastic modulus G′ of the hydrogel was measured when the ratio of CMCS to SA was 3∶1, 2∶1, 1∶1, 1∶2, and 1∶3. When the ratio of CMCS to SA was 1∶1, G′ was the highest, and the crosslinking strength of the hydrogel was the highest. The cumulative amount of BBH transfer was measured by the BBH transfer model, and the diffusion of BBH in CMCS-SA hydrogel was fitted as the skeleton dissolution by Peppas equation, indicating that BBH dissociation and the transfer efficiency increased as the amino group of CMCS decreased or the carboxyl group of SA increased. The elastic modulus G′ of CMCS-SA hydrogel increased with the increase of GDL content. The reason was that the binding force between CMCS and SA molecules gradually increased with the decrease of pH, and the crosslinking degree of the hydrogel was enhanced. When ratio of fixed CMCS to SA was 1∶1 and the GDL content was 0.15 g·mL−1, the formability of CMCS-SA hydrogel was good. In addition, when BBH was transferred in hydrogel with different concentrations of GDL, the transfer efficiency increased with the increase of GDL content. When BBH was delivered in different thickness hydrogel, the delivery efficiency of CMCS-SA hydrogel increased with the decrease of thickness. CONCLUSION The CMCS-SA hydrogel system, as a potential drug carrier for traditional Chinese medicine extracts such as BBH, is expected to serve as a gel carrier for transdermal drug delivery.

【Objective】 To evaluate the screening efficacy and practical value of the portable microfluidic biochemical analyzer in the detection of blood donors before blood donation. 【Methods】 Blood donor samples, clinical blood samples and constant quality control products were collected. Referring to the documents of ISO15189 and National Health Industry Standard, the precision and accuracy of hemoglobin (Hb) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) were verified and compared with other detection systems. 【Results】 The MS200 biochemistry instrument has an intra-batch precision of 1.40% to 1.46%, inter-batch precision of 1.91% to 1.94%, and correctness bias of -0.9% to -1.3% for Hb test, and an intra-batch precision of 3.77% to 4.86%, inter-batch precision of 4.92% to 6.02%, and correctness bias of -3.0% to -4.8% for ALT test, which were within the range of quality requirements of industry standard. Comparison of Hb test results between MS200 biochemistry and Hb201 analyser on 1 189 peripheral blood samples from donors showed no statistically significant difference (P>0.05). 65 samples showed positive correlation between MS200 biochemistry and XS-900i automated hematology analyzer on Hb test results (R²=0.986, P=0.000). Correlation analysis of all the results of ALT detection by MS200 biochemical analyzer and AU480 biochemical analyzer in 1 065 samples showed a positive correlation (R²=0.965, P=0.000). The elevated ALT samples did not affect the Hb test results, and the samples with abnormal Hb value did not affect the ALT test results, with no interference between the two items in the detection. 【Conclusion】 The MS200 biochemical analyzer based on microfluidic technology has reliable methodological performance and can meet the need of pre-donation testing.

Background: The incidence density of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) and the effect of a healthy lifestyle on the risk of MAFLD remain unknown. We evaluated the prevalence and incidence density of MAFLD and investigated the association between healthy lifestyle and the risk of MAFLD. Methods: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted on 37,422 participants to explore the prevalence of MAFLD. A cohort analysis of 18,964 individuals was conducted to identify the incidence of MAFLD, as well as the association between healthy lifestyle and MAFLD. Cox proportional hazards regression was used to calculate the hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) with adjustments for confounding factors. Results: The prevalence of MAFLD, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and their comorbidities were 30.38%, 28.09%, and 26.13%, respectively. After approximately 70 thousand person-years of follow-up, the incidence densities of the three conditions were 61.03, 55.49, and 51.64 per 1,000 person-years, respectively. Adherence to an overall healthy lifestyle was associated with a 19% decreased risk of MAFLD (HR, 0.81; 95% CI, 0.72 to 0.92), and the effects were modified by baseline age, sex, and body mass index (BMI). Subgroup analyses revealed that younger participants, men, and those with a lower BMI experienced more significant beneficial effects from healthy lifestyle. Conclusion Our results highlight the beneficial effect of adherence to a healthy lifestyle on the prevention of MAFLD. Health management for improving dietary intake, physical activity, and smoking and drinking habits are critical to improving MAFLD.

Objective:To investigate the characteristics of digestive system symptoms and its relation with the time of nucleic acid continuous positive in population infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 Omicron variant, and to analyze the abdominal computed tomography (CT) features of patients infected with Omicron variant.Methods:From April 11 to May 23, 2022, a questionnaire survey was conducted in patients infected with Omicron variant admitted to the Shanghai National Convention and Exhibition Center Fangcang Hospital. The questionnaire included basic information, the start time of nucleic acid positive, respiratory symptoms, digestive system syptoms and outcomes, etc.Combined with the clinical data, the relation between digestive tract symptoms and the time of nucleic acid continuous positive were analyzed. Thoracic and abdominal CT were performed for patients with continuous positive nucleic acid results ≥10 d, and the relationship between the abdominal CT imaging characteristics and the time of nucleic acid continuous positive was analyzed. Independent sample t-test and multivariate logistic regression were used for statistical analysis. Results:A total of 4 360 valid questionnaires were collected, including 2 475 males and 1 885 females, with a hospital stay of (6.8±4.9) d. Among the 4 360 patients, 1 979 patients (45.4%) had gastrointestinal symptoms such as loss of appetite, abdominal discomfort or pain, constipation and diarrhea. The time of nucleic acid continuous positive in patients with gastrointestinal symptoms was (7.4±5.5) d, which was longer than that of patients without gastrointestinal symptoms (6.5±3.6) d, and the difference was statistically significant ( t=3.78, P<0.001). During the isolation period in the Fangcang Hospital, the time of nucleic acid continuous positive in patients with complete remission of digestive tract symptoms was shorter than that of patients with no remission of digestive tract symptoms ((7.3±5.2) d vs. (8.5±5.7) d), and the difference was statistically significant ( t=2.25, P=0.025). The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the combination of gastrointestinal symptoms was an independent risk factor for continuous positive nucleic acid result ≥10 d ( OR=1.316, 95% confidence interval 1.294 to 2.205, P=0.046). Among the 299 patients with continuous positive nucleic acid results≥10 d, 187 cases (62.5%) had gastrointestinal symptoms, and 146 cases (48.8%) had abdominal CT findings of thickening of the gastroduodenal wall, thickening of the small intestinal wall, indistinct mesenteric vessels of the small intestine, and dilatation and pneumatosis of the colon. In patients with continuous positive nucleic acid results ≥10 d, abdominal CT indicated that patients with gastrointestinal imaging changes had a longer time of nucleic acid continuous positive than those without gastrointestinal imaging changes ((16.0±2.8) d vs. (13.0±2.1) d), and the difference was statistically significant ( t=2.62, P=0.009). Conclusions:Digestive system symptoms are common in patients infected with Omicron variant. The time of nucleic acid continuous positive in patients with gastrointestinal symptoms is longer than those without gastrointestinal symptoms. Some patients may have gastrointestinal lesions on abdominal CT.

Objective To analyze the process of intercomparison of national personal dose monitoring, evaluate the ability of personal dose monitoring, and ensure the accuracy and reliability of monitoring results in our laboratory. Methods In accordance with the intercomparison protocol for 2019—2021, an energy-discriminant thermoluminescence dosimeter was used for measurement at different doses. The uncertainty of measurement was evaluated and compared with the reference value. Results H_p(10) was measured for intercomparison in 2019—2021. In 2019, the single group performance difference was −0.02 to 0.02 and the comprehensive performance was 0.02. These values were 0.02-0.10 and 0.05 in 2020, and −0.02 to 0.02 and 0.01 in 2021. The intercomparison results were rated as excellent in the three consecutive years. Conclusion The personal dose monitoring system in our laboratory was in good condition, and the monitoring results were accurate and reliable. Improving the knowledge of personnel and cultivating a serious working attitude are important for intercomparison and personal dose monitoring.

In the microscale, bacteria with helical body shapes have been reported to yield advantages in many bio-processes. In the human society, there are also wisdoms in knowing how to recognize and make use of helical shapes with multi-functionality. Herein, we designed atypical chiral mesoporous silica nano-screws (CMSWs) with ideal topological structures (e.g., small section area, relative rough surface, screw-like body with three-dimension chirality) and demonstrated that CMSWs displayed enhanced bio-adhesion, mucus-penetration and cellular uptake (contributed by the macropinocytosis and caveolae-mediated endocytosis pathways) abilities compared to the chiral mesoporous silica nanospheres (CMSSs) and chiral mesoporous silica nanorods (CMSRs), achieving extended retention duration in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and superior adsorption in the blood circulation (up to 2.61- and 5.65-times in AUC). After doxorubicin (DOX) loading into CMSs, DOX@CMSWs exhibited controlled drug release manners with pH responsiveness in vitro. Orally administered DOX@CMSWs could efficiently overcome the intestinal epithelium barrier (IEB), and resulted in satisfactory oral bioavailability of DOX (up to 348%). CMSWs were also proved to exhibit good biocompatibility and unique biodegradability. These findings displayed superior ability of CMSWs in crossing IEB through multiple topological mechanisms and would provide useful information on the rational design of nano-drug delivery systems.

Pancreatitis is one of the most common inflammatory diseases of the pancreas caused by autodigestion induced by excessive premature protease activation. However, recognition of novel pathophysiological mechanisms remains a still challenge. Both genetic and environmental factors contribute to the pathogenesis of pancreatitis, and the gut microbiota is a potential source of an environmental effect. In recent years, several new frontiers in gut microbiota and genetic risk assessment research have emerged and improved the understanding of the disease. These investigations showed that the disease progression of pancreatitis could be regulated by the gut microbiome, either through a translocation influence or in a host immune response manner. Meanwhile, the onset of the disease is also associated with the heritage of a pathogenic mutation, and the disease progression could be modified by genetic risk factors. In this review, we focused on the recent advances in the role of gut microbiota in the pathogenesis of pancreatitis, and the genetic susceptibility in pancreatitis.

²¹⁰Po and ²¹⁰Pb exist widely in nature, and they have strong toxicity and strong ionization ability, which can cause continuous harm to human health. Therefore, it is of great significance to determine the activity concentrations of ²¹⁰Po and ²¹⁰Pb in environmental samples and to evaluate their harmful effects on human health. This article reviews the research progress in analytical methods and measurement techniques of ²¹⁰Po and ²¹⁰Pb in environmental samples.

Objective:Using bibliometrics to study the international literature on fat transplantation in recent 10 years, and to explore the research status, hot spots and development trend in this field.Methods:Literatures related to fat transplantation research from 2011 to 2020 were searched through the core collection of Web of Science database, and the literatures were screened strictly according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Statistical analysis was conducted on the year, journal, first author, number of articles published by countries and institutions, and distribution of disciplines by bibliometrics. Citespace5.7.R5W software was used for co-citation analysis of the included literatures. Cooccurrence analysis and emergent word analysis were also carried out on the keywords in the literature. VOSviewer1.6.16 software was used to perform visual clustering of terms in the title and abstract of the included literature to reveal hot topics and research frontiers.Results:A total of 4 901 papers were included, and the number of annual publications continued to increase from 2011 to 2020. The top three publications during the study period were Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (320 papers), Aesthetic Surgery Journal (171 papers), and PLoS One (113 papers). The first authors were Rafael Denadai (13 papers), Gentile Pietro(12 papers), Khouri Roger(6 papers). The most productive countries and institutions in this field were the United States (1 646 papers), China (853 papers), and Italy (383 papers). The organizations with the largest number of publications were the University of Pittsburgh (96 papers), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (78 papers), and Milan University (63 papers). There were 87 research categories in the literature related to fat transplantation, of which surgery was involved mostly. Visual analysis of Cites Pace5.7.R5W software showed that 4 901 references had established a co-citation network consisting of 381 nodes, 608 links and 12 clusters. There were 69 599 keywords in the literature, and the top five keywords from high to low were "transplantation" "adipose tissue" "stem-cell" "tissue" , and "obesity" . In the literature, the keywords with the highest intensity of outburst was "outcome" , and the keywords with the longest duration of outburst was "cartilage" . In recent years, the five keywords with outburst were "liver disease" "trial" "stromal vascular fraction" "outcome" , and " Akkermansia muciniphila" . VOSviewer1.6.16 software visualization clustering result showed that the application of fat transplantation in plastic surgery, the source of adipose tissue and its survival mechanism in vivo, and the laboratory research on fat regeneration were the three hot spots in the field of fat transplantation technology. Conclusions:The research on fat transplantation is on the rise in the world, and research institutions at home and abroad are conducting in-depth exploration on fat transplantation. Recent research focuses on improving the long-term survival rate of fat transplantation, and the research level is gradually in-depth at the molecular level.

Objective:Using bibliometrics to study the international literature on fat transplantation in recent 10 years, and to explore the research status, hot spots and development trend in this field.Methods:Literatures related to fat transplantation research from 2011 to 2020 were searched through the core collection of Web of Science database, and the literatures were screened strictly according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Statistical analysis was conducted on the year, journal, first author, number of articles published by countries and institutions, and distribution of disciplines by bibliometrics. Citespace5.7.R5W software was used for co-citation analysis of the included literatures. Cooccurrence analysis and emergent word analysis were also carried out on the keywords in the literature. VOSviewer1.6.16 software was used to perform visual clustering of terms in the title and abstract of the included literature to reveal hot topics and research frontiers.Results:A total of 4 901 papers were included, and the number of annual publications continued to increase from 2011 to 2020. The top three publications during the study period were Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (320 papers), Aesthetic Surgery Journal (171 papers), and PLoS One (113 papers). The first authors were Rafael Denadai (13 papers), Gentile Pietro(12 papers), Khouri Roger(6 papers). The most productive countries and institutions in this field were the United States (1 646 papers), China (853 papers), and Italy (383 papers). The organizations with the largest number of publications were the University of Pittsburgh (96 papers), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (78 papers), and Milan University (63 papers). There were 87 research categories in the literature related to fat transplantation, of which surgery was involved mostly. Visual analysis of Cites Pace5.7.R5W software showed that 4 901 references had established a co-citation network consisting of 381 nodes, 608 links and 12 clusters. There were 69 599 keywords in the literature, and the top five keywords from high to low were "transplantation" "adipose tissue" "stem-cell" "tissue" , and "obesity" . In the literature, the keywords with the highest intensity of outburst was "outcome" , and the keywords with the longest duration of outburst was "cartilage" . In recent years, the five keywords with outburst were "liver disease" "trial" "stromal vascular fraction" "outcome" , and " Akkermansia muciniphila" . VOSviewer1.6.16 software visualization clustering result showed that the application of fat transplantation in plastic surgery, the source of adipose tissue and its survival mechanism in vivo, and the laboratory research on fat regeneration were the three hot spots in the field of fat transplantation technology. Conclusions:The research on fat transplantation is on the rise in the world, and research institutions at home and abroad are conducting in-depth exploration on fat transplantation. Recent research focuses on improving the long-term survival rate of fat transplantation, and the research level is gradually in-depth at the molecular level.