Objective:To explore the effect of long noncoding RNA(lncRNA)THAP7-AS1 on the glycolysis of gastric cancer(GC)cells by regulating methyltransferase-like 3(METTL3)mediated N6-methyladenosine(m6A)modification. Methods:Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis(GEPIA)database was used to analyze the expression levels of THAP7-AS1 and METTL3 in GC tissues and their relationship with the overall survival of GC patients.Real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR and Western blotting were used to analyze the expression of THAP7-AS1,METTL3 mRNA,glucose transporter 1(GLUT1)mRNA,and METTL3 protein in GC tissues and paracancerous tissues samples collected from 80 GC patients in Department of Oncology,The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University(the First People's Hospital of Zunyi),and the relationship between THAP7-AS1 levels and the clinicopathological characteristics of GC patients was analyzed.Real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR and Western blotting were used to verify the expression of THAP7-AS1,METTL3 mRNA,GLUT1 mRNA,and METTL3 protein in GES-1,BGC-823 and SGC-7901 cells.Lentiviral infection was used to knock-down THAP7-AS1 or overexpress METTL3 BGC-823 and SGC-7901 cells,and real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR and Western blotting were used to examine effect of different treatment on the expression of THAP7-AS1,METTL3 mRNA,GLUT1 mRNA,and METTL3 protein;colorimetry assay was used to detect the m6A modification level in the total RNA;methylated RNA immunoprecipitation(MeRIP)-quantitative PCR(qPCR)was used to detect the GLUT1 m6A modification level;glycolysis stress test kits were used to detect the extracellular acidification rate(ECAR),glucose uptake and lactate production of treated GC cells;Western blotting was used to examine the expression levels of METTL3,GLUT1,M2 type pyruvate kinase(PKM2)and lactic dehydrogenase(LDHA)proteins in treated GC cells;EdU staining,wound healing assay and Transwell invasion assay were used to evaluate the proliferation,migration and invasion of treated GC cells.Finally,a mouse model of subcutaneously transplanted GC tumor was established using nude mice,and the effect of knocking-down THAP7-AS1 was assessed by measuring the tumor volume and weight,as well as the expression levels of METTL3 and GLUT1 proteins in transplanted GC tumor tissues. Results:Analysis of the GEPIA database showed that the expression levels of THAP7-AS1 and METTL3 was higher in GC tissue than those in normal gastric tissues,and the expression levels of THAP7-AS1 and METTL3 are negatively correlated with overall survival of GC patients(P＜0.05).Compared with the paracancerous tissues(or normal gastric epithelial cells),the expression levels of THAP7-AS1,METTL3 mRNA,GLUT1 mRNA and METTL3 protein was significantly increased in GC tissues(or GC cells),and the higher the expression of THAP7-AS1,the higher the TNM stage,the lower the degree of tumor differentiation,and the easier the occurrence of microvascular infiltration and lymph node metastasis(P＜0.05).Knocking-down of THAP7-AS1 down-regulated the expression levels of METTL3 mRNA,GLUT1 mRNA and METTL3 protein,the m6A modification levels in total RNA and GLUT1,the ECAR levels,the glucose uptake,the lactate production,EdU positive rate,scratch healing rate,the number of invaded cells,and the expression levels of glycolysis-related proteins(METTL3,GLUT1,PKM2 and LDHA)in GC cells(P＜0.05).Overexpression of METTL3 could partially reverse these effects of THAP7-AS1 knock-down(P＜0.05).In vivo experiments showed that THAP7-AS1 knock-down can obviously inhibit the growth of transplanted GC tumors(P＜0.05). Conclusion:lncRNA THAP7-AS1 can promote the glycolysis which further promotes the proliferation,migration and invasion of GC cells by regulating METTL3 mediated m6A modification.

Objective:To investigate the efficacy and safety of black tomato concentrated sauce in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH) with lower urinary tract symptoms(LUTS).Methods:An open, randomized and controlled trial was conducted, and 150 BPH patients with LUTS were randomly assigned to three groups: experimental group(60 cases), placebo group (45 cases) and positive control group(45 cases) in the Department of Urology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital from December 2018 to September 2020.Inclusion criteria: age≥50 years old; first diagnosis of BPH, or interrupted medical treatment of BPH for more than 1 month; maximum urinary flow rate (Q max) <15ml/s; prostate volume (PV)≥20ml; IPSS≥8, QOL≥2. Exclusion criteria: lower urinary tract obstruction not caused by BPH, post-void residual urine volume(PVR) >250 ml; history of acute urinary retention in the last 3 months; prostate nodules and suspected prostate cancer were revealed by digital rectal examination and transrectal B-ultrasoundor; prostate-specific antigen (PSA)≥10 ng/ml; neurogenic bladder, perivous history of bladder, prostate, or urethra operations; suffering from serious heart, lung, liver, kidney and other diseases. The patients in the experimental group were orally treated with black tomato concentrated sauce(30 g/once, 3 times/day). The patients in the placebo group were orally administrated with placebo. In the positive control group, the patients with PV≤30ml were orally treated with tamsulosin(0.2mg/once, 1 time/day), the patients with PV>30ml were orally administrated with tamsulosin and finasteride(5 mg/once, 1 time/day). All enrolled patients were treated for 3 months. At the end of third month, the IPSS, QOL, PV, PVR, Q max, average urinary flow rate(Q ave), total PSA(tPSA), free PSA (fPSA), testosterone(TST) and the incidence of adverse reaction were assessed. Results:128 of 150 cases, including 52 cases in experimental group, 36 cases in placebo group and 40 cases in positive control group, completed the study, the rest was excluded due to not take medication regularly and fail to follow-up. There were no significant differences in baseline parameters among experimental group, placebo group and positive control group ( P>0.05) in age[(63.21±8.61) vs.(62.36±6.32) vs. (63.94±7.78)years old], body mass index[(23.74±3.17) vs. (23.94±3.09) vs. (24.26±2.91)kg/m 2], IPSS[(17.5±6.6) vs. (15.4±5.8) vs. (17.9±6.8)], QOL[4.0(3.0, 4.0) vs. 4.0(3.0, 4.5) vs. 4.0(3.0, 5.0)], Q max [(8.60±3.04) vs. (9.13±2.92) vs. (9.58±3.26) ml/s], Q ave[(4.39±1.69) vs. (4.66±1.76) vs. (4.88±1.60)ml/s], PV [32.00(25.55, 45.40)vs. 30.00(24.45, 38.35)vs. 34.80(27.65, 56.65)ml], PVR[23.50(8.25, 45.75) vs.5.50(0, 47.75) vs. 29.00(0, 84.00)ml], tPSA [1.53(0.89, 3.00) vs. 1.23(0.69, 1.98) vs. 2.23(0.90, 4.15)ng/ml], fPSA [0.37(0.28, 0.76) vs. 0.37(0.22, 0.52) vs. 0.54(0.30, 0.97) ng/ml] and TST[(443.64±156.32) vs. (493.97±176.16) vs. (450.89±135.08)ng/dl]. After 3 months of treatment, the IPSS in experimental group was(9.9±5.7), QOL score 2.0(2.0, 3.0), Q max(11.78±5.24)ml/s, Q ave(5.86±3.00)ml/s, tPSA 1.64(0.96, 3.32)ng/ml and TST (475.91±177.33)ng/dl, which were significantly different compared with pre-treatment( P<0.05). In positive control group, IPSS was (9.0±6.2), QOL 2.0(2.0, 3.0), Q max(11.73±4.50)ml/s, Q ave(6.11±2.53)ml/s, tPSA 1.57(0.80, 3.09)ng/ml, fPSA 0.37(0.24, 0.63)ng/ml and TST (526.11±126.88)ng/dl, which were statistically different compared with pre-treatment( P<0.01). However, there were no significant differences in all the above indexes in placebo control group compared with the baseline( P>0.05). The numerical changes of IPSS, QOL, Q maxand Q ave between experimental group and placebo group had statistically significant differences ( P<0.05). The changes of IPSS, QOL, Q max, Q ave, PV, tPSA, fPSA and TST between positive control group and placebo group had significant differences ( P<0.05). The changes of PV, tPSA and fPSA between positive control group and experimental group had statistically significant differences ( P<0.05). The incidence of adverse reactions was 5.77% (3/52, including 1 headache and 2 stomach discomfort) in experimental group, 5.56% (2/36, including 1 headache and 1 stomach discomfort) in placebo group, and 10.00%(4/40, including 1 dizzy, 1 nasal obstruction and 2 erectile dysfunction) in positive control group. And there was no statistical difference in the incidence of adverse reactions among three groups ( P>0.05). Conclusions:Black tomato concentrated sauce shows an excellent effect on patients with LUTS/BPH, and improves the quality of life with few adverse events.

Objective:To understand the output of research and education of clinical key Specialties in Henan Province, to analyze the current situation and existing problems, and to provide scientific evidence and suggestions for the improvement of specialist ability.Methods:Through the questionnaire survey to collect the scientific research data of key specialties from 2015 to 2019, apply Epidata 3.0 to input the data, use SPSS 21.0 software to carry out test and Mann Whitney U test, and carry out a comparative analysis of the national and provincial clinical key specialty discipline leaders, medical talent team, academic, scientific research and education output in Henan Province. Results:Academic literacy and scientific research ability of leaders of national and provincial key clinical specialties in Henan Province are equal. However, there is still a big gap in scientific research and education ability between national and provincial key clinical specialties in Henan Province.Conclusions:The provincial key clinical specialties need to improve the ability of scientific research and education in a more holistic way, further strengthen the medical talents team, and focus on the exchange of high-level academic platform and the cultivation of research talents.

Objective:To evaluate the comprehensive strength of the specialties included in the medical service capacity improvement project of Henan provincial medical and health institutions, analyze the influencing factors, and provide scientific basis for the specialty construction.Methods:A total of 52 specialties were included in the project. According to the content of construction assessment and acceptance, the questionnaire was designed and filled in by the persons in charge of the specialties from the aspects of basic conditions, medical technical team, medical service ability, medical quality, scientific research and teaching ability. TOPSIS method was used to evaluate the comprehensive strength of specialty, and the main influencing factors were analyzed by single factor analysis, Mann-Whitney U test, correlation analysis and multiple stepwise regression analysis. Results:The research and teaching ability of the specialties had the strongest correlation with the comprehensive strength of the specialties. The scientific research and teaching ability was strongly related to the medical service ability. The number of people holding the post of academic institutes at or above provincial level, the number of industry standards or national guidelines, the number of academic conferences hosted at or above the provincial level, the number of postgraduate training, the number of papers published in SCI and core journals were the main influencing factors of scientific research and teaching ability.Conclusions:It is necessary to improve the level of scientific research and teaching in key specialty to promote the improvement of medical service ability. We should pay more attention to the construction of high-level talents, the cultivation of research-oriented talents, the application of new medical technology and original research.

Objective:To preliminarily study the effect of Q self-traction endoscopic submucosal dissection (Q-ESD) on treatment of large early esophageal cancer (EEC).Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed on the data of 82 cases of large EEC (single lesion>1/2 cross-section diameter or longitudinal diameter length >5 cm) who underwent ESD on Fujian Provincial Hospital between January 2015 and December 2018. According to the treatment schedule, patients were divided into the conventional ESD group (n=44) and the Q-ESD group (n=38). The procedural area, time, and speed, en bloc resection rate, complete resection rate and complications of the two groups were analyzed.Results:All of the 82 lesions were resected completely under endoscope. There was no statistical difference in the procedural area [779.8 (329.9-2 552.5)mm 2 VS 875.7 (417.8-1 914.8)mm 2, U=155, P=0.636], procedural time [63 (41-177)min VS 59 (42-169)min, U=171, P=0.167] and complete resection rate [94.7% (36/38) VS 93.2% (41/44), χ2=0.086, P=0.769] between the Q-ESD group and the conventional ESD group. Compared with the conventional ESD group, the Q-ESD group had a faster dissection speed [14.9 (5.4-20.8) mm 2/min VS 9.0 (5.0-19.5) mm 2/min, U=142, P=0.035], lower muscularis propria injury rate [7.9% (3/38) VS 27.3% (12/44), χ2=5.123, P=0.023], and a lower stricture rate [5.3% (2/38) VS 20.5% (9/44), χ2=4.051, P=0.044]. No other adverse events occurred except for one case of perforation in the conventional ESD group. Conclusion:The new traction technique of Q-ESD is a safe and effective treatment for large EEC.

Objective To investigate the influence factors of Cornell product and its clinical value in pa-tients with left ventricular high voltage.Methods 104 patients with left ventricular high voltage were studied and divided into two groups according to Cornell product:Cornell product normal group(n = 78)and Cornell product abnormal group(n=26). Clinical manifestations ,complicaions and ultracardiographic data in these patients were collected and analyzed. Results Chronic kidney disease(CKD)(OR=4.266,95%CI 1.276-14.257,P=0.018) and left ventricular mass index(LVMI)(OR = 1.023,95%CI 1.004-1.043,P = 0.016)were related to Cornell product. Cornell product was positively correlated LVMI appeared(r=0.497,P<0.001). The correlation of Cor-nell product with left ventricularend-diastolic dimension ,interventricular septal thickness and left ventricular poste-rior wall thickness was weak.ROC-AUC of Cornell product for CKD was 0.634,95%CI=0.506-0.780,P=0.039, sensibility 47.8%,and specificity 81.5%. Conclusions LVMI and CKD are independent influence factors of Cor-nell product. Cornell product has a certain diagnositc value for left ventricular hypertrophy ,but it has no associa-tion with the location of ventricular hypertrophy.

Objective To study the development of the first county-level key clinical specialized talent teams in Henan province. Methods Data on the first 30 county-level key clinical specialized talent teams were collected through questionnaire in 2014 and 2017 respectively, and signed rank sum test was conducted to analyze such facts as the changes of medical service volume, academic titles and scientific researches of discipline leaders before and after such construction. McNemar′s test and chi-square test were conducted to study the age structure, seniority, education and technical title makeup of these discipline leaders. Such tests were also conducted to study the age structure, seniority, education and technical title makeup of the talents. These efforts aim to discern the construction achievement of the key clinical specialties. Results The indexes of healthcare capacities of the first batch of clinical key specialties were observed as improved ( P <0. 05 ) in terms of the medical service volume. Of the discipline leaders′ age structure, the 51 -60 age groups accounted for 40. 0％ and 66. 7％ respectively, before and after the construction, scoring a difference of statistical significance ( P <0. 05 ); the number of senior physicians increased by 80 persons, the number of physicians having master or above titles increased by 40 persons;the number of physicians participating in continuing education held by these specialties grew from 146. 50 to 262. 50(P<0. 05). Conclusions The volume of medical service of the first batch of county-level clinical key specialties has been elevated, and a group of talents of high education and senior titles have been recruited. Whereas, the title structure needs to be improved, and more young academic leaders are expected, while more opportunities of further education and training are also expected for the physicians, in order to enhance their professional ability.

Objective To compare the clinical efficacy of single utility port and multiple utility ports thoracoscopic lobectomy in the treatment of peripheral lung cancer, and to study the operation skills, relative merit and feasibility of the single utility port thoracoscopic lobectomy. Methods The clinical data was analyzed retrospectively for 223 cases with stage Ⅰ orⅡ of peripheral lung cancer who underwent thoracoscopic lobectomy from July 2011 to November 2014 in Shanxi Provincial Cancer Hospital. Among 223 cases, 78 cases received single utility port thoracoscopic lobectomy (single utility port group), 145 cases received 2 or 3 utility ports thoracoscopic lobectomy (multiple utility ports group). The clinical outcomes involved time of operation, intraoperative blood loss,chest drainage, postoperative hospital stay, stations of lymph node dissection, numbers of lymph node dissection, rate of turn to open, postoperative complications, 2-year survival rate and disease free survival rate. Results No perioperative death occurred in both groups. There was no statistical difference between single utility port group and multiple utility ports group in operation time [(157.4 ±13.6) min vs. (151.3 ±23.2) min], intraoperative blood loss [(180.77 ±59.97) ml vs.(171.31 ±77.51) ml],chest drainage [(370.26 ±146.09) ml vs. (351.17 ±159.07) ml], lymph node dissection stations (4.29±0.65 vs. 4.21±0.73), lymph node dissection number (11.50±2.30 vs. 11.04±2.29), rate of turn to open [(5.13 ％ (4/78) vs. 4.83 ％ (7/145)], incidence of postoperative complications [17.95 ％ (14/78) vs. 15.86％(23/145)], postoperative hospital stay [(8.74±0.51) d vs. (9.48±0.63) d], 2-year survival rate [96.15 ％(75/78) vs. 93.79％(136/145)] and 2-year disease free survival rate [80.77 ％ (63/78) vs. 82.07 ％ (119/145)] (all P>0.05). Conclusions The single utility port thoracoscopic lobectomy could achieve the same clinical results as the multiple utility ports. The single utility port thoracoscopic lobectomy is a safe, effective and feasible surgical procedure.

Objective To evaluate the effects of preoperative continued dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with aspirin and clopidogrel on early outcomes in patients underwent off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCABG). Methods A single-center study was conducted. The 279 unstable angina patients underwent first-time isolated OPCABG at our institution from January 2015 to May 2016 were divided into DAPT group (preoperative aspirin 100 mg/d and clopidogrel 75 mg/d were given until the time of surgery, n=148) and control group (stopped DAPT for 5 days before surgery, n=131). The total chest-tube output, blood-product transfusion requirements, re-exploration rate for bleeding, major adverse cardiac events (MACE) and other in-hospital outcomes were collected and compared between the two groups. Results There were no significant differences in demographic and preoperative clinical characteristics between the two groups. The total chest-tube drainage volume and perioperative transfusion requirements (rate and volume) including red blood cell, fresh plasma and platelets were statistically higher in the continued DAPT group than those of control group (P < 0.05). There were no significant differences in hemostatic re-exploration rate, length of operation, postoperative nonfatal myocardial infarction, ICU stay, ventilation time and duration of postoperative hospitalization between the two groups. Stroke and other severe outside chest bleeding and all-cause mortality were not observed in both groups during the postoperative period and prior to discharge. Conclusion Preoperative continued DAPT is associated with the increased chest-tube drainage and higher blood-product transfusion requirements but it does not increase the dection rate of thoracotomy because of bleeding. This antiplatelet strategy does not alter other investigated outcomes in primary isolated OPCABG patients. The preoperative DAPT may be able to be safely continued in patients referred for primary isolated OPCABG.