[Analysis of the HIV antibody screening results among the preoperative examination patients in Beijing Tongren Hospital from 2008 to 2018]

Objective: To understand the HIV antibody screening results among the preoperative examination patients in Beijing Tongren Hospital from 2008 to 2018. Methods: A retrospective analysis of the HIV antibody screening data of thepreoperative examination patients from 2008 to 2018 in Beijing Tongren Hospital was performed with software SPSS19.0. Trend chi-square was used to analyze the positive rate, age, marital status, household registration and so on. Results: Among the 750 013 clinical patients, 428 (0.057%) cases were screened anti-HIV positive and 370(0.049%) cases were confirmed anti-HIV positive when detected with western blotting.Most of the HIV-infectedindividuals were non-Beijing nationality, accounting for 60.27%.Among the 370 HIV-infected patients, there were 334 males (90.27%) and 36 females (9.73%). The age was distributed mainly between 20-40 years old (62.43%), secondly between 40-60 years old (28.65%).361 (97.57%)HIV-infected cases were transmitted by the sex and the MSM men increased from 2008 to 2018 (trend χ²=7.307, P=0.007). There were 22 cases (5.95%) with HBsAg positive, 11 cases (2.97%) with anti-HCV positive. Among the 159 HIV-positive patients (42.97%) companied with syphilis specific antibody positive, there were 64 cases (17.30%) with TRUST tests positive. Additionally, 178 (48.11%) HIV-infected patientsfirst visited doctors because of ocular disease in the hospital; secondly, 71 (19.19%) HIV-infected patientsfirst visited the dermatology. Conclusions: The number of HIV-infected patientsmarkedly increased from 2008 to 2018. The sexual transmission is still the main pathway for HIV infection, particularly homosexual transmission. Moreover, the results indicate that it is necessary to detect HIV antibody for the ocular disease patients.

PINK1 in normal human melanocytes: first identification and its effects on H2 O2 -induced oxidative damage

BACKGROUND

Oxidative stress plays an important role in initiating the destruction of melanocytes, which could be one possible mechanism of vitiligo. PINK1 is an outer membrane protein of mitochondria, which protects many cells from oxidative stress through regulating mitochondrial function. However, the role of PINK1 and its effects on oxidative damage in melanocytes have not been elucidated.

AIM

To investigate the expression and effects of PINK1 on oxidative stress in human melanocytes.

METHODS

Quantitative reverse transcription-PCR and western blot analysis were used to analyse the expression of PINK1 in PIG1 melanocyte and gene downregulation models. Levels of cell viability, cell apoptosis and intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS), mitochondrial morphology, mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) and mitochondrial permeability transition pore (MPTP) opening were measured in PIG1 models transfected with PINK1 small interfering RNA with or without hydrogen peroxide (H₂ O₂ ).

RESULTS

We first observed the expression of PINK1 in human PIG1 melanocytes and found that downregulation of PINK1 made melanocytes more sensitive to oxidative stress induced by H₂ O₂ , with more cell apoptosis and increased intracellular ROS. Meanwhile, downregulation of PINK1 caused morphological changes in mitochondria, decreased the MMP and increased MPTP opening.

CONCLUSIONS

Our study found PINK1 plays an essential role in protecting human melanocytes from oxidative stress.

Isolation of a Bacillus cereus strain HBL-AI and its application for production of Trans-4-hydroxy-l-proline

A new trans-4-hydroxy-l-proline (trans-Hyp) producing Bacillus cereus HBL-AI, was isolated from the air, which was screened just using l-proline as carbon and energy sources. This strain exhibited 73·4% bioconversion rate from initial l-proline (3 g l^-1 ) to trans-Hyp. By sequencing the genome of this bacterium, 6244 coding sequences were obtained. Genome annotation analysis and functional expression were used to identify the proline-4-hydroxylase (BP4H) in HBL-AI. This enzyme belonged to a family of 2-oxoglutarate-related dioxygenases, which required 2-oxoglutarate and O₂ as co-substrates for the reaction. Homologous modelling indicated that the enzyme had two monomers and contained conserved motifs, which included a distorted 'jelly roll' β strand core and the residues (HXDXnH and RXS). The engineering Escherichia coli 3 Δ W3110/pTrc99a-proba-bp4h was constructed using BP4H, which transformed glucose to trans-Hyp in one step with high concentration of 46·2 g l^-1 . This strategy provides a green and efficient method for synthesis of trans-Hyp and thus has a great potential in industrial application.

MicroRNA-449b-5p promotes the progression of osteoporosis by inhibiting osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs via targeting Satb2

OBJECTIVE

We aimed to explore the role of microRNA-449b-5p in osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) and its mechanism of action.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Quantitative Real Time-Polymerase Chain Reaction (qRT-PCR) assay was used to detect the expression levels of microRNA-449b-5p and osteogenic markers including RUNX2, OCN during BMSCs differentiation. The microRNA-449b-5p mimic and microRNA-449b-5p inhibitors were transfected into BMSCs to achieve microRNA-449b-5p overexpression and knockdown, then the expressions of osteogenic markers were detected by qRT-PCR. The ALP activity staining and the alizarin red staining were used to detect the activity of ALP and the mineralization ability of cells after overexpression and knockdown of microRNA-449b-5p. Binding sites for microRNA-449b-5p and Satb2 were predicted by TargetScan, the PicTar and microRNAanda programs, and confirmed by dual-luciferase reporter gene assay. The relationship between microRNA-449b-5p and Satb2 was analyzed by QRT-PCR and Western blot. The microRNA-449b-5p inhibitor and shSATB2 lentivirus were simultaneously transfected in BMSCs, and the expression levels of RUNX2, OCN and ALP were detected by qRT-PCR and ALP activity assays.

RESULTS

microRNA-449b-5p expression gradually decreased during osteogenic differentiation. Overexpression of microRNA-449b-5p inhibited BMSCs differentiation by down-regulating ALP activity, RUNX2, and OCN expression, while the opposite result was observed after knockdown of microRNA-449b-5p. MicroRNA-449b-5p can bind to the 3'UTR end of Satb2, which was involved in the osteogenic differentiation of microRNA-449b-5p-regulated BMSCs, and silencing of Satb2 can abolish the positive effect of the microRNA-449b-5p inhibitor on osteoblasts differentiation.

CONCLUSIONS

microRNA-449b-5p could aggravate osteoporosis by inhibiting osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs through targeting Satb2.

MiR-296-5p inhibits cell invasion and migration of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by downregulating STAT3 signaling

OBJECTIVE

Many studies have emphasized the function of microRNA-296 (miR-296) that inhibits tumor formation. To some extent, the role of miR-296 in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) remains misleading. Therefore, the current research was designed to investigate the regulatory mechanisms of miR-296 and signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) in ESCC.

PATIENTS AND METHODS

The mRNA expression of miR-296-5p and STAT3 in ESCC tissues or cell lines was measured via quantitative Real Time-Polymerase Chain Reaction (qRT-PCR). The protein level of STAT3 was measured by Western blotting assay. The Luciferase reporter assay was used to verify the binding sites between miR-296-5p and STAT3. The transwell assay was employed to identify cell migration and invasion.

RESULTS

Down-regulation of miR-296-5p was detected in ESCC tissues and cell lines (p<0.01). Additionally, miR-296-5p was found to target STAT3 directly. Functionally, up-regulation of miR-296-5p or down-regulation of STAT3 significantly inhibited cell migration and invasion in ESCC.

CONCLUSIONS

MiR-296-5p inhibited cell invasion and migration in ESCC by downregulating STAT3. The overexpression of miR-296-5p by targeting STAT3 suppressed tumorigenesis of ESCC cells.

Inhibition effect of exosomes-mediated Let-7a on the development and metastasis of triple negative breast cancer by down-regulating the expression of c-Myc

OBJECTIVE

Triple negative breast cancer is typically characterized by high malignancy, easy recurrence and metastasis, and poor prognosis. However, effective treatment for triple negative breast cancer has not yet been identified. Our research explores the underlying mechanisms of exosomes in transporting Let-7a and regulating c-Myc gene and their roles in the development of triple negative breast cancer, and to provide new ideas for targeted therapy of triple negative breast cancer.

PATIENTS AND METHODS

Based on previous studies that focused on the roles of c-Myc and Let-7a in the development of triple negative breast cancer, triple negative breast cancer cell lines have been constructed by c-Myc knockout and overexpression of Let-7a, respectively, to evaluate the effects of c-Myc, and Let-7a, as well as exosomes transmitting Let-7a on the development of triple negative breast cancer.

RESULTS

Let-7a, which is mediated by exosomes, inhibited proliferation, migration, and invasion of MDA-MB-231 cells by binding on the 3'UTR region of the c-Myc gene and silencing of the c-Myc expression.

CONCLUSIONS

Our study revealed the role of c-Myc, Let-7a, and exosomes in the development of triple negative breast cancer, which lay the theoretical foundation for further usage of exosomes to construct tumor killing vectors and for exploring specific targets for triple negative breast cancer.

Long noncoding RNA LUCAT1 promotes cervical cancer cell proliferation and invasion by upregulating MTA1

OBJECTIVE

Recent researches have revealed the role of long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) in the development of tumors. In this study, lncRNA LUCAT1 was explored to identify how it affected the progression of cervical cancer.

PATIENTS AND METHODS

Quantitative Real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was used to detect LUCAT1 expression in both cervical cancer cells and tissue samples. Moreover, the associations between LUCAT1 expression level and patients' overall survival rate were explored, respectively. In addition, cell proliferation assay and transwell assay were conducted. Furthermore, the underlying mechanism was explored via performing qRT-PCR and Western blot assay.

RESULTS

By comparing with the expression level in corresponding ones, the LUCAT1 expression level in cervical cancer samples was significantly higher. Moreover, expression level of LUCAT1 was negatively correlated with patients' overall survival time. In addition, after LUCAT1 was overexpressed, cell proliferation, cell invasion and migration capacities were promoted in vitro. In addition, the mRNA and protein expressions of MTA1 were upregulated after LUCAT1 was overexpressed. Furthermore, it was found that the expression level of MTA1 was positively related to LUCAT1 expression level in cervical cancer tissues.

CONCLUSIONS

We showed that LUCAT1 could enhance proliferation, invasion and migration of cervical cancer cells through upregulating MTA1, which might offer a potential therapeutic choice for patients with cervical cancer.

Dexmedetomidine attenuates myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury through regulating lactate signaling cascade in mice

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to investigate the role of dexmedetomidine (Dex) in lactate signaling cascade and myocardial ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury in mice.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

The left anterior descending of the coronary artery was ligatured for 30 min and then reperfused for 6 h to induce myocardial I/R injury in mice. Heart samples were collected and the levels of lactate, SOD and MDA were measured. Infarct size and myocardium were stained with triphenyltetrazolium chloride and TUNEL, respectively. In addition, the expression levels of MCT1, cytochrome c, cleaved caspase-9 and -3 were detected by Western blot.

RESULTS

The myocardial infarct size, lactate and MDA levels of the I/R group were significantly increased, whereas the SOD activity was decreased. However, Dex significantly reduced the myocardial infarct size, as well as lactate and MDA levels in contrast to the I/R group. Meanwhile, the SOD activity was remarkably increased. The expression levels of MCT1, cytochrome c, cleaved caspase-9 and -3 were significantly increased in the I/R group. In addition, Dex administration further increased the expression of MCT1, whereas decreased the expressions of cytochrome c, cleaved caspase-9 and -3 in contrast to the I/R group.

CONCLUSIONS

Dex elevated the expression of mitochondrial MCT1 and inhibited oxidative stress and the activation of mitochondria-dependent apoptosis in mice. This indicated that Dex attenuated myocardial I/R injury by regulating lactate signaling cascade.

[Clinical features of intracranial vessel involvement in Takayasu's arteritis]

Objective: To analyze clinical characteristics of intracranial vessel involvement in Takayasu's arteritis (TA). Methods: Retrospectively analyzed 135 hospitalized TA patients' clinical data in Beijing Anzhen Hospital from November 2012 to November 2018. Based on intracranial artery (IA) complicated or not, TA patients were divided into two groups:32 patients within involvement and 103 patients without involvement. The difference in comparison of imaging types, basic data and laboratory test were analyzed. Results: The proportion of TA patients with intracranial vascular involvement was 23.7% (32/135) and the most common site was internal carotid artery (intracranial segment) (59.4%, 19/32). The incidences of hypertension and coronary heart disease were significantly higher in TA patients with intracranial vascular involvement compared with the patients without intracranial involvement (46.9% vs 26.2%, 21.9% vs 6.8%, χ(2)=4.863, 4.460, all P<0.05). The rate of tocilizumab treatment in the intracranial vascular involved group was higher than that in the group without intracranial vascular involvement (40.6% vs 19.4%, χ(2)=5.945, P<0.05). The platelet count in patients with intracranial involvement group was significantly lower than that in patients without intracranial involvement group [(218±55)×10(9)/L vs (272±71)×10(9)/L, t=-3.570, P<0.01], while the hemoglobin [(130±17) vs (121±18) g/L, t=2.363, P<0.05] and triglyceride [1.22(0.75, 1.64) vs 0.92(0.63, 1.21) mmol/L, U=1 017.000, P<0.01] were significantly higher than those without intracranial vascular involvement. Moreover, coronary artery involvement presented more frequently in the intracranial vascular involved group than the group without intracranial vascular involvement (43.8% vs 14.6%, χ(2)=12.331, P<0.01). Logistic regression analysis showed that the incidence of intracranial vascular disease in TA patients with coronary artery involvement was 4 times higher than that in patients without coronary artery lesions (OR=3.965, 95%CI:1.584-9.926, P=0.003). Conclusion: The proportion of intracranial vascular involvement in TA is not rare, TA patients with cardiovascular risk factors should be considered to strengthen imaging examination of intracranial vessels.

[Comparative study on three implantation approaches of the totally implantable venous access ports using dual-guided technique]

Objective: To compare the clinical application effect of totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAP) via the internal jugular vein,the subclavian vein and the brachiocephalic veins under the guidance of ultrasound combined with DSA. Methods: The clinical materials of 346 patients (162 males and 184 females) who implanted TIVAP in intervention Department of Jiangsu Cancer Hospital between August 2018 and January 2019 were retrospectively reviewed and the average age was (57±12) years (17 to 83 years). The patients were divided into three groups according to the different implantation approaches. One hundred and twenty-six patients (67 males and 59 females) were group A who implanted from the internal jugular vein and the average age was (52±11) years,114 patients (52 males and 62 females) were group B who implanted from the subclavian vein and the average age was (58±10) years,106 patients (43 males and 63 females) were group C who implanted from the brachiocephalic vein and the average age was (60±9) years.The first-puncture success rate,operating time,implanting length,intraoperative pain score, one month comfort rating after surgery, unscheduled decannulation rates, early and late complication rates were compared among three groups. Results: All the patients implanted the TIVAP successfully.There were no significant differences about the first-puncture success rate (χ(2)=1.375,P=0.503),operating time (F=0.968, P=0.624), unscheduled decannulation rates (χ(2)=1.570, P=0.456), and the total pipe length among the three groups (F=0.821, P=0.441),while the catheter length inside the blood vessel were the shortest in group C (F= 263.618, P=0.000), and the one month comfort rating after surgery of group C were higher compared with group A and B (F=52.248,P=0.000).Pitch-off syndrome was a unique complication of group B (χ(2)=6.159,P=0.046) and other complications were no significant differences (P>0.05). Conclusion: There are high accuracy and safety among three implantation approaches,and the approach via brachiocephalic vein under the guidance of ultrasound combined with DSA is more comfortable and lower complication rates, which could be priority to choose.

Drug-abusing offenders with co-morbid mental disorders:gender differences in problem severity, treatment participation, and recidivism

Introduction

Individuals with co-occurring disorders have higher levels of psychological distress and poorer psychosocial functioning, as compared with individuals with substance dependence only. Studies identified substance abuse as a risk factor, which increases the likelihood that an individual with mental disorders may become violent.

Objectives

To examine the gender differences in drug-related problems and predictors of recidivism among a sample of 1,444 offenders with co-morbid drug abuse and mental disorders participating in California's Proposition 36.

Methods

Characteristics and problem severity in multiple key life areas were assessed at intake using Addiction Severity Index, and drug treatment participation, mental health diagnoses and arrests were based on official records.

Results

Women demonstrated greater problem severity than men in family relationships, health, psychological health, and sexual and physical abuse history. Men on the other hand had greater criminal history, high rates of attention disorder, and psychotic disorder. Logistic regression analyses showing that for the combined sample, male, young age, cocaine use (relative to methamphetamine), drug abuse severity, methadone treatment, arrest history and fewer prior treatment history were associated with higher recidivism at 12-month follow-up; lower education, cocaine use, and arrest history were related to women's recidivism, while young age, outpatient treatment, and arrest history were predictors of men's recidivism.

Conclusions

Although the specific type of mental disorder did not seem to be predictive of recidivism, the high rates of mental health disorder and arrest of this population is problematic. Intervention strategies taking into consideration gender-specific problems and needs can improve outcomes for both.

[Comparative analysis of comprehensive health status among 31 provinces in China and 134 countries (regions) in 2015]

Objective: To evaluate comprehensive health status of 31 provinces in China and compare with other countries (regions). Methods: Social-demographic index, life expectancy and healthy life expectancy in 134 countries (regions) and 31 provinces in China were collected from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015. K-means clustering method was used to classify comprehensive health status of various countries (regions) in the world. HemI 1.0.3 software was applied to draw distribution heat maps of social-demographic index, life expectancy and healthy life expectancy in different provinces of Mainland China. Discriminant analysis was used to evaluate comprehensive health status of different provinces in Mainland China. Results: Comprehensive health status of 134 countries (regions) was grouped into category 1-8 from good to poor, and Mainland China was in the category 4. The comprehensive health status of provinces in Mainland China is better in the east coast and poorer in the west inland, among which Shanghai and Beijing were grouped into the category 1, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Guangdong and Tianjin into the category 2, Fujian, Liaoning and Shandong into the category 3, Yunnan, Guangxi, Xinjiang and Guizhou into the category 5, Qinghai and Tibet into the category 6, and the rest 16 provinces into the category 4. Conclusion: Comprehensive health status of Mainland China ranked middle to upper level in the world, and health status disparities were observed among different provinces in Mainland China.

A global epidemic increase of an HPV-induced tonsil and tongue base cancer - potential benefit from a pan-gender use of HPV vaccine

In 2007, human papillomavirus (HPV) type 16 was finally recognized as a risk factor, besides smoking and alcohol, for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC), including tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC), by the International Agency for Research against Cancer. Just before, in 2006, the Food and Drug Administration had approved Gardasil, the first vaccine against HPV16, 18, 6 and 11, for preventive vaccination women against cervical cancer. Concurrently, some Western countries, where smoking was decreasing, disclosed an epidemic increase in the incidence of OPSCC, especially of TSCC and base of tongue cancer (BOTSCC), together accounting for 80-90% of all OPSCCs, and mainly affecting men. The epidemic was later revealed to be due to a rise in HPV-positive cases, and scientists in the field suggested HPV vaccination also of boys. Globally, there are roughly 96 000 incident OPSCC cases/year of which 20-24% are caused by HPV, thereby accounting for around 22 000 OPSCC cases annually. Of these cases, 80-90% are due to HPV16 infection and would be prevented with the presently registered HPV vaccines. In Western countries, such as Sweden (with almost 400 TSCC and BOTSCC cases per year) and the United States, HPV prevalence in OPSCC is higher and around 70%. HPV vaccination of girls has been initiated in many countries, and the vaccines have been efficient and their side effects limited. HPV vaccination of boys has, however, been the exception, but should definitely not be delayed any further. It would benefit both girls and boys directly, and result in better and more robust herd immunity. Today, we have the possibility to eliminate several high-risk HPV types in the younger generations and avoid more than 600 000 cancer cases annually worldwide, and this possibility should be embraced by offering global pan-gender HPV vaccination.

Functional cell phenotype induction with TGF-β1 and collagen-polyurethane scaffold for annulus fibrosus rupture repair

Appropriate cell sources, bioactive factors and biomaterials for generation of functional and integrated annulus fibrosus (AF) tissue analogues are still an unmet need. In the present study, the AF cell markers, collagen type I, cluster of differentiation 146 (CD146), mohawk (MKX) and smooth muscle protein 22α (SM22α) were found to be suitable indicators of functional AF cell induction. In vitro 2D culture of human AF cells showed that transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1) upregulated the expression of the functional AF markers and increased cell contractility, indicating that TGF-β1-pre-treated AF cells were an appropriate cell source for AF tissue regeneration. Furthermore, a tissue engineered construct, composed of polyurethane (PU) scaffold with a TGF-β1-supplemented collagen type I hydrogel and human AF cells, was evaluated with in vitro 3D culture and ex vivo preclinical bioreactor-loaded organ culture models. The collagen type I hydrogel helped maintaining the AF functional phenotype. TGF-β1 supplement within the collagen I hydrogel further promoted cell proliferation and matrix production of AF cells within in vitro 3D culture. In the ex vivo IVD organ culture model with physiologically relevant mechanical loading, TGF-β1 supplement in the transplanted constructs induced the functional AF cell phenotype and enhanced collagen matrix synthesis. In conclusion, TGF-β1-containing collagen-PU constructs can induce the functional cell phenotype of human AF cells in vitro and in situ. This combined cellular, biomaterial and bioactive agent therapy has a great potential for AF tissue regeneration and rupture repair.

Association between iodine intake and thyroid autoantibodies: a cross-sectional study of 7073 early pregnant women in an iodine-adequate region

PURPOSE

The association between iodine intake and thyroid autoimmunity has been debated, especially in pregnant women. This study aimed to investigate thyroid autoantibodies and their association with iodine intake and hypothyroidism in early pregnancy.

METHODS

7073 early pregnant women from an iodine-sufficient region participated in this study. Urinary iodine concentrations (UICs) were measured using an ammonium persulfate method. Serum thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb), thyroglobulin antibody (TgAb), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), free thyroxine (FT4), and Tg were determined using an electrochemiluminescence immunoassay.

RESULTS

Iodine deficiency (UIC < 100 μg/L) was associated with higher risks of TPOAb positivity [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 1.64, 95% confidence interval [CI] (1.29-2.08)] and TgAb positivity [aOR = 1.44, 95% CI (1.16-1.80)]. Women with isolated TPOAb positivity, isolated TgAb positivity, or both TPOAb and TgAb positivity had a 14.64-fold, 7.83-fold, and 44.69-fold increased risk of overt hypothyroidism, and a 4.36-fold, 2.86-fold, and 6.26-fold increased risk of subclinical hypothyroidism, respectively. Moreover, the risks of overt and subclinical hypothyroidism in women with a high TPOAb titer were 16.99 and 4.80 times that in TPOAb-negative women, respectively. The risk of overt hypothyroidism in women with a high TgAb titer was 6.97 times that in TgAb-negative women.

CONCLUSIONS

Our work demonstrates that iodine deficiency during early pregnancy is an independent risk factor for both TPOAb positivity and TgAb positivity. Furthermore, positivity for both autoantibodies and a high thyroid autoantibody titer are associated with significantly higher risks of overt and subclinical hypothyroidism.

[Clinical prognosis analysis of patients with "double hit" multiple myeloma]

目的

分析并探讨“双打击”多发性骨髓瘤（MM）患者的临床特征及预后。

方法

研究对象为2010–2016年第二军医大学长征医院诊断的89例MM患者，通过FISH检测染色体变化，基因测序检测TP53基因突变情况，根据最新Walker BA学者提出的“双打击”骨髓瘤定义，分析“双打击”MM患者的临床特征及预后。

结果

“双打击”MM患者15例（16.85%），中位无进展生存（PFS）时间（8.4个月）和中位总生存（OS）时间（22.2个月）较非“双打击”MM患者的中位PFS时间（14.2个月）和中位OS时间（39.2个月）显著降低（P均<0.05）。多因素预后风险分析显示，“双打击”是影响患者PFS（HR=2.171，95%CI 1.206~3.907，P=0.010）和OS（HR=4.106，95%CI 2.116~7.969，P<0.001）的独立预后不良因素，且“双打击”患者的中位PFS时间（8.4个月）和中位OS时间（22.2个月）分别较R-ISS Ⅲ期患者的中位PFS时间（11.8个月）和中位OS时间（24.3个月）显著缩短（P均<0.05）。

结论

“双打击”MM患者预后极差，亟待前瞻性临床研究改善此类患者预后。

The roles of NF-kB in the development of lung injury after one-lung ventilation

OBJECTIVE

To explore the roles of NF-kB in the development of lung injury after one-lung ventilation.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Eighteen Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into 3 groups including control group, one-lung ventilation (OL) group and NF-kB inhibitor pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate (PDTC) group, with 6 rats in each group. Rats in OL and PDTC groups were used to establish one-lung ventilation model, and rats in PDTC group were subjected to intravenous injection of NF-kB specific inhibitor PDTC at 30 min before model construction. One-lung ventilation was performed for 3 h, and arterial blood gas analyzer was used for blood gas analysis. The hemodynamics and respiratory mechanics parameters were detected. The respiratory index (RI) and oxygenation index (OI) were calculated. The pathological changes of lung tissue were observed by HE staining. The levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and IL-8 in lung tissue were detected by ELISA. The expression levels of p65, p-p65, p-IκBα and IκBα and the activity of NF-Kβ in lung tissue were detected by Western Blot.

RESULTS

Compared with OL group, HR, RI and W/D were significantly reduced and MAP and OI were significantly increased in PDTC group (p<0.05). Compared with OL group, alveolar fluid exudation, pulmonary interstitial thickening and inflammatory cell infiltration were significantly improved in PDTC group. The levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6 and IL-8 in PDTC group were significantly lower than in OL group (p<0.05). The ratios of p-p65/p65 and p-IκBα/IκBα and the activity of NF-kB in OL group were significantly reduced than in PDTC group (p<0.05).

CONCLUSIONS

NF-kB can promote lung injury after one-lung ventilation, and the inhibition of NF-kB may be a new way for the treatment of this disease.

The protective effect of lidocaine on lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury in rats through NF-κB and p38 MAPK signaling pathway and excessive inflammatory responses

OBJECTIVE

Acute lung injury is a severe disease with a high rate of mortality, leading to more important illness. We aimed at exploring the protective role and potential mechanisms of lidocaine on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced acute lung injury (ALI).

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Sprague Dawley (SD) rats were randomly assigned to control group receiving 0.9% saline solution, LPS group treated with 4 mg/kg LPS i.p., LPS + lidocaine(treated with 4 mg/kg LPS i.p. followed by giving 1 mg/kg, 3 mg/kg, 5 mg/kg of lidocaine i.v.). Lung specimens and the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) were collected for histopathological examination and biochemical analyze 12 h after LPS induction. The cytokines expression of TNF-α, IL-6 and MCP-1 was measured by ELISA. In addition, the malondialdehyde (MDA) content, the activities of total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) in lung tissues were also detected using ELISA. The protein expressions of p38, p-p38, p65, p-p65 and IκB were analyzed by Western blot.

RESULTS

The results indicated that after lidocaine treatment was able to decrease significantly wet-to-dry (W/D) ratio and ameliorate the histopathologic damage. Additionally, total protein content and the number of leukocytes in BALF significantly decreased. ELISA result indicated that the levels of TNF-α, IL-6 and MCP-1 in BALF were markedly suppressed. Meanwhile, the activities of T-AOC and SOD in lung tissues significantly increased, while the content of MDA significantly decreased after treatment with lidocaine. Moreover, Western blot suggested that lidocaine inhibited phosphorylation of NF-κB p65 and p38 MAPK.

CONCLUSIONS

Therefore, lidocaine could ameliorate the LPS-induced lung injury via NF-κB/p38 MAPK signaling and excessive inflammatory responses, providing a potential for becoming the anti-inflammatory agent against lung injury.

Novel SLCO2A1compound heterozygous mutation causing primary hypertrophic osteoarthropathy with Bartter-like hypokalemia in a Chinese family

PURPOSE

Primary hypertrophic osteoarthropathy (PHO) is an inherited disease characterized by digital clubbing, periostosis and pachydermia with defects in the degradation of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2). Mutations in SLCO2A1 gene-encoding prostaglandin transporter (PGT) resulted in PHO, autosomal recessive 2 (PHOAR2). The spectrum of mutations and variable clinical complications of PHOAR2 has been delineated. In this study, we investigated a Chinese PHO family with a manifestation of Bartter-like hypokalemia.

METHODS

Clinical manifestations were collected and genetic analyses were performed in the PHO family.

RESULTS

The 33-year-old male proband had severe hypokalemia due to potassium loss from the kidney, while his brother had mild hypokalemia. After being treated with etoricoxib, the serum potassium level of the patient increased rapidly to the normal range which corresponded with the reduction in his serum PGE2 and PE2 metabolite (PGEM) levels. A novel SLCO2A1 compound heterozygous mutation of p.I284V and p.C459R was identified in two PHO patients in this family.

CONCLUSIONS

The present findings supported that the Bartter-like hypokalemia is a new complication of PHOAR2 caused by the high level of PGE2. Etoricoxib was demonstrated to be effective for the renal hypokalemia in PHO patients.

[Rosai-Dorfman disease: a clinicopathologic analysis and whole exome sequencing in 23 cases]

目的

分析Rosai-Dorfman disease（RDD）的临床病理特征，利用全基因组外显子测序探讨RDD的发病机制。

方法

回顾性分析第二军医大学附属长海医院、长征医院2010年1月至2018年7月收治的23例RDD患者临床病理资料，并对9例患者石蜡包埋组织标本进行了全基因组外显子测序。

结果

23例RDD患者中位年龄47（10~79）岁，19例为结外型，3例为淋巴结型，1例为混合型。所有患者均接受了手术切除病灶，19例患者中位随访24（1~67）个月，均无复发。病理形态主要表现为淋巴结窦内或结外组织中组织细胞增生伴有噬淋巴细胞现象，免疫组化示组织细胞表达S100、CD68、CD163，不表达CD1a。全基因组外显子测序发现mTOR、KMT2D和NOTCH1基因突变。

结论

mTOR、KMT2D和NOTCH1基因突变可能参与了RDD的发病机制，其临床意义仍需要进一步研究。

[Efficacy of Hyper-CVAD/MA and CHALL-01 regimens in the treatment of Philadelphia chromosome-positive adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients under 60 years old]

Objective: To compare the difference of efficacy between traditional Hyper-CVAD/MA regimen and the adolescents inspired chemotherapy regimen, CH ALL-01, in treatment of adult Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph(+) ALL) . Methods: In this study we retrospectively analyzed 158 Ph(+) ALL patients receiving Hyper-CVAD/MA regimen (n=63) or CHALL-01 regimen (n=95) in our center and Changzheng hospital from January 2007 to December 2017, excluding patients with chronic myeloid leukemia in blast crisis. Tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) was administered during induction and consolidation chemotherapy. Patients who underwent hematopoietic stem cell transplantation received TKI as maintenance therapy. Results: Of them, 91.1% (144/158) patients achieved complete remission (CR) after 1-2 courses of induction. CR rate was 90.5% (57/63) for patients in Hyper-CVAD/MA group and 91.6% (87/95) for patients in CHALL-01 group. There was no difference in CR rates between the two groups (χ(2)=0.057, P=0.811) . The last follow-up was June 2018. A cohort of 134 CR patients could be used for further analysis, among them, 53 patients received Hyper-CVAD/MA regimen and other 81 patients received CHALL-01 regimen. The molecular remission rates were significantly higher in CHALL-01 group (complete molecular response: 44.4%vs 22.6%; major molecular response: 9.9% vs 18.9%) (χ(2)=7.216, P=0.027) . For the patients in Hyper-CVAD/MA group, the 4-year overall survival (OS) was 44.81% (95%CI: 30.80%-57.86%) and the 4-year disease free survival (DFS) was 37.95% (95%CI: 24.87%-50.93%) . For patients received CHALL-01 regimen, the 4-year OS was 55.63% (95%CI: 39.07%-69.36%) (P=0.037) and 4 year DFS was 49.06% (95%CI: 34.24%-62.29%) (P=0.015) , while there was no significant difference in 4 year cumulative incidence of relapse (CIR) (P=0.328) or cumulative incidence of nonrelapse mortality (CI-NRM) (P=0.138) . The rate of pulmonary infection was lower in patients received CHALL-01 regimen compared with patients received Hyper-CVAD regimen (43.4% vs 67.9%, χ(2)=7.908, P=0.005) . Conclusions: Outcome with CHALL-01 regimen appeared better than that with the Hyper-CVAD/MA regimen in Ph(+) ALL, which has lower incidence of pulmonary infection, higher molecular remission rate and better OS and DFS.

The relationship of platelet to lymphocyte ratio and neutrophil to monocyte ratio to radiographic grades of knee osteoarthritis

OBJECTIVE

Accumulating data show that platelet to lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and neutrophil to monocyte ratio (NMR) undergo changes during inflammation in various diseases; however, the clinical features remain unclear in knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients. The purpose of our study was to evaluate PLR and NMR in knee OA patients, and assess their relationship to knee OA's radiographic grades.

METHODS

A retrospective study on 132 adult knee OA patients and 162 healthy controls (HC) was performed. All clinical characteristics of the knee OA patients were obtained from their medical records. PLR and NMR were compared between knee OA patients and HC by non-parametric tests. Correlations of PLR and NMR with Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) classification (KL grade 2, KL grade 3, and KL grade 4) were also analyzed through a Spearman correlation test. Ordinal polytomous logistic regression was used to determine independent factors influencing radiographic grades of knee OA patients.

RESULTS

PLR was increased significantly in knee OA patients, while a statistical difference in NMR was not observed. However, PLR was not relevant to KL grades, while NMR was negatively correlated with these (r = -0.330, P < 0.01) and was independently associated with KL grades of knee OA.

CONCLUSION

PLR could reflect the inflammation response of knee OA. NMR emerged as an independent factor and could be used as a potential marker indicating the severity of knee OA.

[Clinical application of TCGA molecular classification in endometrial endometrioid carcinoma]

Objective: To explore molecular characteristics of endometrial endometrioid cancer according to The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) based molecular classification of endometrial carcinomas and to confirm simple and clinically applicable surrogate methodologies in pathological practice. Methods: Two hundred and twenty-eight cases of endometrial endometroid adenocarcinomas (EnACs) collected from August 2001 to August 2017 from Peking University Health Science Center, Peking University Third Hospital were molecularly categorized by using Sanger sequencing for the exonuclease domain mutations (EDM) of POLE, and by immunohistochemistry for p53 and mismatch repair (MMR) proteins. The cohort was classified into polymerase-E exonuclease domain mutation (POLE EDM), mismatch repair deficiency (MMR-D), p53 abnormal (p53-abn) and p53 wild type (p53-wt) groups. The correlation between molecular subgroups and the clinical-pathological features including prognosis were analyzed. Results: The cohort was distributed as follows: 11(4.8%) POLE EDM, 47(20.6%) MMR-D, 9(4.0%) p53-abn and 161(70.6%) p53-wt. p53-wt subgroup patients demonstrated significantly higher lymph node metastasis (P=0.011) and more advanced stage (P=0.036) than those of somatic hypermutation group cases (POLE EDM and MMR-D). In the FIGO grade 2-3 EnACs cohort, TCGA molecular subtyping was significantly correlated with progression-free survival and overall survival (P=0.043). POLE EDM subgroup had the best survival, while p53-abn subgroup had the worst. Conclusions: Identification of POLE EDM and MMR-D subgroups provides independent and highly valuable prognostic information beyond established histological classification. Based on immunohistochemistry of MMR, p53 and POLE mutational analysis, this pragmatic molecular classification scheme can be served as a reliable surrogate for TCGA molecular classification, which has potential to be used routinely in Chinese pathological practice.

Effects of different diets on the intestinal microbiota and immunity of common carp (Cyprinus carpio)

AIMS

An 8-week trial was performed to evaluate the differences in the intestinal microbiota and immune function of common carp (Cyprinus carpio)-fed different diets.

METHODS AND RESULTS

The fish (initial weight 492·6 ± 30 g, n = 270) were randomly divided into three groups with three replicates and were fed earthworms (group A), earthworms + duckweed (group M) or duckweed (group P) respectively. The diversity and dominant microbiota of the intestinal bacteria were detected by denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis, and the abundance of dominant bacteria was quantified by qPCR. Additionally, the activities of some nonspecific immune enzymes and antioxidant enzymes were determined. The results showed that higher diversity and abundance of intestinal microbiota were observed in group M and group P (P < 0·05). Based on the intestinal microbiota, Cetobacterium was only detected in the intestines of common carp in group A, and Bacillus was identified in groups M and P. Additionally, a higher abundance of Bacteroidetes and Firmicutes was also found in the intestine in group P than in group A (P < 0·05). Interestingly, the higher activities of immune enzymes were detected in intestine of common carp in group M, such as acid phosphatase, phosphatase (AKP), lysozyme, total antioxidant capacity, superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase. In addition, the lower level of metabolites were also detected, such as nitric oxide and malondialdehyde.

CONCLUSIONS

Our results indicate that the intestinal microbiota and intestinal immunity of common carp were affected by diet. Meanwhile, the results show that a mixed diet can promote and improve the immune function of the omnivorous carp intestine, which suggests that paddy fields might be more suitable for the intestinal health and animal welfare of omnivorous fishes because they contain plant and animal diets.

SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY

As an ecological aquaculture strategy, the rice-fish mode has attracted attention among farmers, researchers and even consumers, especially for the cultivation of common carp in paddy fields. In paddy fields, fish can eat plant- and animal-based diets. However, it is not clear whether common carp feeding on a mixed diet in paddy fields have better intestinal health. This experiment is one of only a few studies performed from the perspective of intestinal micro-organisms and immunity to successfully study the effects of different natural diets on adult common carp. This study also provides a theoretical basis for healthy breeding of common carp in paddy fields.

[The effect of standardized lymphectomy and sampling of resected lymph nodes on TNM staging of resectable pancreatic head cancer]

Objective: To examine the effect of standardized lymphectomy and sampling of resected lymph nodes (LN) on TNM staging of resectable pancreatic head cancer. Methods: Consecutive patients with resectable pancreatic head cancer who received standard pancreatoduodenctomy at Department of General Surgery in Beijing Hospital from December 2017 to November 2018 were recruited as study group. After operation, the surgeon sampled lymph nodes from the fresh specimen following the Japanese Gastric Cancer Guidelines.Thirty-three cases were recruited in the study group and the mean age was (59.8±15.2) years.Pathologic reports from December 2015 to November 2016 were taken as control group, containing 29 cases with age of (57.0±13.0) years. Number of lymph nodes, standard-reaching ratio and positive nodes ratio were compared between two groups. According to the seventh edition and eighth edition of TNM staging, the changes of N staging and TNM staging were analysed. The quantitative data conforming to normal distribution were tested by independent sample t test, the quantitative data not conforming to normal distribution were tested by rank sum test, and the enumeration data were analysed by χ(2) test. Results: The basal data of the two groups were comparable (all P>0.05) . The number of lymph nodes sampled in the study group was 23.27±8.87, significantly more than in control group (12.86±5.90, t=0.653, P=0.000) .Ratio of cases with more than 15 nodes was 81.8% (27/33) in the study group and 34.5% (10/29) in the control group with statistical significance (χ(2)=14.373, P=0.000) . In the study group, the positive lymph node ratios of No. 17a+17b, 14a+14b, 8a+8p LN were 36.4% (12/33) , 30.3% (10/33) and 9.1% (3/33) respectively. The positive lymph node ratio in No.14a+14b LN was higher than in No.8 LN (χ(2)=4.694, P=0.030) . According to the change in N staging system in the AJCC eighth edition, 2 cases (6.1%, 2/33) changed from ⅠB to ⅡA, 7 cases (21.2%, 7/33) from ⅡA to ⅠB and 5 cases (15.2%, 5/33) changed from ⅡB to Ⅲ (25.0%, 5/20) . Conclusions: No.14 LN should be treated as the first station rather than second station because of the anatomic character and higher metastatic ratio. Standardised lymphectomy and sampling may increase the number of LN resected and improve the TNM staging of resectable pancreatic head cancer.

The vaginal microbiota, human papillomavirus and cervical dysplasia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

BACKGROUND

Persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus can lead to cervical dysplasia and cancer. Recent studies have suggested associations between the composition of the vaginal microbiota, infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) and progression to cervical dysplasia and cancer.

OBJECTIVE

To assess how specific cervico-vaginal microbiota compositions are associated with HPV infection, cervical dysplasia and cancer, we conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis (registered in PROSPERO: CRD42018112862).

SEARCH STRATEGY

PubMed, Web of science, Embase and Cochrane database.

SELECTION CRITERIA

All original studies describing at least two community state types of bacteria (CST), based on molecular techniques enabling identification of bacteria, and reporting the association with HPV infection, cervical dysplasia and/or cervical cancer.

DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS

For the meta-analysis, a network map was constructed to provide an overview of the network relationships and to assess how many studies provided direct evidence for the different vaginal microbiota compositions and HPV, cervical dysplasia or cancer. Thereafter, the consistency of the model was assessed, and forest plots were constructed to pool and summarise the available evidence, presenting odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals.

MAIN RESULTS

Vaginal microbiota dominated by non-Lactobacilli species or Lactobacillus iners were associated with three to five times higher odds of any prevalent HPV and two to three times higher for high-risk HPV and dysplasia/cervical cancer compared with Lactobacillus crispatus.

CONCLUSIONS

These findings suggest an association between certain bacterial community types of the vaginal microbiota and HPV infection and HPV-related disease. This may be useful for guiding treatment options or serve as biomarkers for HPV-related disease.

TWEETABLE ABSTRACT

This network meta-analysis suggests an association between different vaginal bacterial community types and the risk of HPV.

The protective effect of ligustrazine on rats with cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury via activating PI3K/Akt pathway

The study was to investigate the effects of ligustrazine on rats with cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury and to explore the potential mechanism. Transient focal cerebral ischemia Wistar rat model was established through middle cerebral artery occlusion. The cerebral I/R injury rats were treated with intraperitoneal injection of ligustrazine (1, 3, and 10 mg/kg). Human amniotic epithelial cells (HAECs) were treated with ligustrazine (1, 10, 100 μM) and PI3K inhibitor wortmannin (100 μM), following oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD) treatment. The expression levels of protein kinase B (PKB or AKT), phospho-Akt (p-Akt), endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), and phosphor-eNOS (p-eNOS) in HAECs and brains of rats were measured by Western blot. The levels of nitric oxide (NO) in HAECs were measured by Griess method using NO^2-/NO^3- Assay Kit. Infarct volume and neurological deficits were evaluated 24 h after reperfusion. The levels of NO, p-Akt/Akt, and p-eNOS/eNOS in HAECs were significantly reduced after OGD, but ligustrazine treatment increased the levels of those factors in a dose-dependent manner, while those increases were reversed by PI3K inhibitor wortmannin. Similarly, p-Akt/Akt and p-eNOS/eNOS in brain tissue of rats with I/R were significantly reduced compared with control group (p < 0.05), but ligustrazine treatment increased the levels of p-Akt and p-eNOS in a dose-dependent manner (p < 0.05), while those increases were also reversed by using wortmannin. Ligustrazine also improved the damage of rat brain tissue caused by I/R, but wortmannin reversed the improvement. Ligustrazine plays a neuroprotective role in rats with cerebral I/R injury through the activation of PI3K/Akt pathway.

[Effect and mechanism of liraglutide on the apoptosis of human hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells induced with palmitic acid]

Objective: To observe whether liraglutide protects HepG2 cells from lipotoxicity by affecting mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPKs) pathway. Methods: HepG2 cells were induced with 400μmol/L palmitic acid, and cells were treated with a final concentration of 100 nmol/L liraglutide. In addition, JNK inhibitor (SP600125) and p38 MAPK inhibitor (SB203580) were added in advance, respectively. Apoptosis rate, malondialdehyde (MDA) content, and caspase3 activity were detected. Western blot was used to detect p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38 MAPK), c-jun amino terminal kinase (JNK), cytochrome oxidase P450 2E1 (CYP2E1), glucose regulatory protein 78 (GRP78), activated caspase 3, B cell lymphoma associated Protein X (Bax), B cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2), and expression of C/EBP homologous protein (CHOP) protein. LSD or Dunnett's T3 test were used to compare the mean of multiple samples. Results: Palmitic acid increased the phosphorylation of p38 MAPK and JNK in HepG2 cells (P< 0.05). Furthermore, it increased the expression of GRP78, CHOP, CYP2E1, MDA, Bax, caspase3 and apoptosis rate, but inhibited the expression of Bcl-2 (Pvalue < 0.05). SP600125 and SB203580 had inhibited oxidative stress and apoptosis induced by palmitic acid (including CYP2E1, MDA, Bax, Bcl-2, caspase3, CHOP) (P< 0.05). The phosphorylation level of p38 MAPK and JNK was reduced with liraglutide and the expression of apoptosis-related proteins (Bax, Bcl-2, caspase3, CHOP) (P< 0.05) was regulated. There was no significant difference in the effect of liraglutide on apoptotic proteins (Bax, Bcl-2, caspase-3, CHOP) (P> 0.05) after pretreatment with those two inhibitors. Conclusion: Palmitic acid has strong lipotoxicity to HepG2 cells and induces apoptosis. Glucagon-like peptide-1 analogue, liraglutide may improve lipotoxicity of palmitic acid by mediating p38 MAPK and JNK pathways.

ALK5 is essential for tooth germ differentiation during tooth development

The TGFβ superfamily of proteins participates in tooth development. TGFβ1 and TGFβ3 regulate odontoblast differentiation and dentin extracellular matrix synthesis. Although the expression of TGFβ family member ligands is well-characterized during mammalian tooth development, less is known about the TGFβ receptor, which is a heteromeric complex consisting of a type I and type II receptors. The molecular mechanism of ALK5 (TGFβR1) in the dental mesenchyme is not clear. We investigated the role of ALK5 in tooth germ mesenchymal cells (TGMCs) from the lower first molar tooth germs of day 15.5 embryonic mice. Human recombinant TGFβ3 protein or an ALK5 inhibitor (SD208) was added to the cells. Cell proliferation was inhibited by SD208 and promoted by TGFβ3. We found that SD208 inhibited TGMCs osteogenesis and dentinogenesis. Both canonical and noncanonical TGFβ signaling pathways participated in the process. TAK1, P-TAK1, p38 and P-p38 showed greater expression and SMAD4 showed less expression when ALK5 was inhibited. Our findings contribute to understanding the role of TGFβ signaling for the differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells derived from dental germ and suggest possible targets for optimizing the use of stem cells of dental origin for tissue regeneration.

[Evaluation and comparison of prognostic value of serum free light chain ratio/difference in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma]

目的

比较评估初诊时血清游离轻链比值（rFLC）及差值（dFLC）对多发性骨髓瘤（MM）患者预后的价值。

方法

收集整理2012年1月至2016年3月有FLC检测记录的479例初治MM患者的相关临床资料，采用四分位间距法将rFLC、dFLC进行分组。将rFLC分别为3组：≤14.828、14.828~364.597、≥364.597。将dFLC分为3组：≤112.85 mg/L、112.85~2 891.83 mg/L、≥2 891.83 mg/L。随后分别对不同分组进行预后分析比较。使用Kaplan-Meier进行无进展生存（PFS）和总生存期（OS）比较，使用Cox回归进行单因素、多因素预后相关性分析。

结果

不同截断范围rFLC或dFLC患者的OS及PFS差异均有统计学意义。rFLC≤14.828组OS明显优于其他两组（未达到对61个月对47个月，P=0.019）；PFS与rFLC 14.828~364.597组相比，差异无统计学意义（P=0.227），与rFLC≥364.597相比，差异有统计学意义（P=0.024）。dFLC≤112.85 mg/L组与其他两组相比PFS、OS差异均有统计学意义。单因素、多因素分析显示rFLC仅与患者OS显著相关，而dFLC与患者OS、PFS均显著相关。4年OS率比较，rFLC≤14.828组4年OS率达90.84%，明显高于其他两组（59.29%、62.26%）；dFLC≤112.85 mg/L组4年OS率达89.97%，明显高于其他两组（41.32%、71.95%）（P<0.05）。

结论

对于初治MM患者，不同截断范围的rFLC、dFLC对患者生存预后影响不同。其中rFLC≤14.828或dFLC≤112.85 mg/L，其生存预后差异更为明显，且具有更低的死亡风险，危险比也更低。以此截断值判断患者预后较为理想。

[Role and related mechanism of resolvin D1 in lung ischemia reperfusion injury in rats]

Objective: To investigate the role and related mechanism of resolvin D1 (RvD1) in lung ischemia-reperfusion injury (LIRI) in rats. Methods: Forty male Sprague-Dawley rats, 7-8 weeks, weighing 220-280 g, were divided into 4 groups using a random number table method: sham operation group, lung ischemia reperfusion control group, normal saline group, and RvD1 group. The rat model of LIRI was produced by 45 min of occlusion of the left hilum of lungs followed by 150 min reperfusion. In sham group, no blocking of the left hilum of lung after thoracotomy; Normal saline 2 ml/kg and RvD1 100 μg/kg were injected respectively at 10 min of reperfusion in normal saline group and RvD1 group. Blood samples were collected from the femoral vein for determination of interleukin (IL)-6, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, soluble inter-cell adhesion molecules (sICAM-1) concentrations at 150 min of reperfusion. The rats were sacrificed after collection of blood samples and then lung tissues were taken for observation of the pathological changes and for measurement of lung wet/dry weight ratio (W/D). The the contents of malondialdehyde (MDA), monocyte chemoattractant protein (MCP)-1, macrophage inflammatory protein (MIP)-2 and the activity of myeloperoxidase (MPO) in lung tissues were determined. The protein relative expression of nuclear factor (NF)-κB in lung tissues was detected by Western blot. Lung tissue cell apoptosis was detected with TUNEL method. Results: The plasma level of IL-6, TNF-α, sICAM-1 in normal saline group and RvD1 group were significantly higher than those in the Sham group [(110±7), (100±4) vs (72±3) ng/L, (151±8), (153±6) vs (104±5) ng/L, (2 690±133), (2 760±167) vs (1 953±125) ng/L]. Besides, NF-κB protein relative expression level of lung tissues up-regulated [(0.681±0.033), (0.664±0.024) vs (0.292±0.011)] (all P<0.05). The W/D, apoptosis index, MDA, MCP-1, MIP-2 contents and MPO activity in lung ischemia reperfusion control group, normal saline group and RvD1 group were significantly higher than those in the Sham group [(5.92±0.31), (5.85±0.24), (5.06±0.08) vs (4.14±0.10), (32.9±1.5)%, (31.9±1.3)%, (17.7±1.8)% vs (8.1±0.6)%, (72.1±2.3), (66.7±3.7), (34.0±1.4) vs (22.0±0.8) nmol/mg, (3.99±0.28), (3.86±0.25), (2.66±0.16) vs (1.47±0.17) pg/mg, (9.45±0.53), (9.68±0.62), (7.62±0.22) vs (4.70±0.41) pg/mg, (3.01±0.18), (2.92±0.19), (1.58±0.11) vs (0.98±0.07) U/g] (all P<0.05). The plasma levels of the cytokines mentioned above, the W/D, the apoptosis index, MDA, MCP-1, MIP-2 contents and MPO activity in RvD1 group were significantly lower than those in the lung ischemia reperfusion control group [(63±4) vs (110±7) ng/L, (90±8) vs (151±8) ng/L, (1 835±182) vs (2 690±133) ng/L, (5.06±0.08) vs (5.92±0.31), (17.7±1.8)% vs (32.9±1.5)%, (34.0±1.4) vs (72.1±2.3) nmol/mg, (2.66±0.16) vs (3.99±0.28) pg/mg, (7.62±0.22) vs (9.45±0.53) pg/mg, (1.58±0.11) vs (3.01±0.18) U/g]. Besides, NF-κB protein relative expression level of lung tissues down-regulated [(0.313±0.012) vs (0.681±0.033)] (all P<0.05). Inflammatory cell infiltration in LIRI groups increased significantly, while it was significantly reduced in RvD1 group. Conclusion: RvD1 can effectively alleviate the tissue damage caused by lung ischemia-reperfusion through down-regulating NF-κB expression, relieving inflammatory reaction and oxidative stress, reducing apoptosis in rats.

[Influence of family integrated care on the intestinal microbiome of preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit]

Objective: To investigate the influence of family integrated care (FICare) on the intestinal microbiome of preterm infants in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Methods: This was a prospective observational pilot study. A total of 44 preterm infants (23 boys, 52%) admitted to NICU of the Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University from July, 2015 to June, 2017 were enrolled and divided into FICare, non-FICare groups. Totally 20 term infants (11 boys, 55%) were enrolled into control group, who were sent to the Pediatric Healthcare Clinic for regular health check on postnatal 28-31 days. All infants were free from probiotics after birth and on full enteral feeding. Clinical data of all infants were collected. Two fresh stool specimens of infants in FICare group were collected after 2 weeks of FICare implementation, without use of antibiotics during the prior 1 week. Stool specimens of infants in non-FICare group were collected at the meantime;while for the infants in control group, stool samples were collected at 4 weeks of age. All specimens were stored in-80 ℃ freezer, subsequently investigated by 16 S rRNA sequencing. The results were filtered by paired-end reads software based on RNA overlapping-splicing and tags calculation. Operational taxonomic units (OTU) were analyzed for intestinal microbiome richness. Intestinal microbiome diversity was measured with Shannon index. One-way ANOVA or Kruskal-Wallis H statistic analysis or Chi-square test was used for statistical analysis. Results: There were no significant differences among FICare, non-FICare and control groups in male proportion (52% (11/21) vs. 52% (12/23) vs. 55% (11/20), χ(2)=0.041, P=0.980), in-born ratio (90% (19/21) vs. 87% (20/23) vs. 85% (17/20), χ(2)=0.000, P=1.000), and percentage of infants with Apgar scores<7 at 5 minutes after birth (14% (3/21) vs. 9% (2/23) vs. 5% (1/20), χ(2)=0.120, P=0.729). Similarly, no significant differences were found between FICare and non-FICare groups in terms of gestational age ((29.7±1.8) vs. (29.9±1.7) weeks, t=0.378, P=0.707), birth weight ((1 266±310) vs. (1 326±318) g, t=0.631, P=0.531), median age of initiating feeds (4 vs. 4 days old, Z=0.666, P=0.505), and median age of achieving feeding volume of 120 ml/(kg·d)(13 vs. 11 days old, Z=1.014, P=0.310). However, the breast-feeding rate in FICare group (18/21, 86%) was significantly higher than that in non-FICare group (8/23, 35%) (t=11.780, P=0.001). The medium Shannon index was 0.72 (0.27,2.66), 0.61 (0.18,1.83), and 0.52 (0.08,1.71) in control, FICare, and non-FICare groups, respectively, without significant difference (H=1.823, P=0.402). The domain flora was Lactobacillus Firmicutes in all three groups, which was of the highest percentage in FICare group (71.6±5.4)%, followed by control group (65.4±6.6)% and non-FICare group (55.6±8.8)%, with a significant difference (F=27.919, P=0.000). Conclusions: FICare can improve the richness and diversity of intestinal microbiome, stimulate the establishment of flora close to those of normal breast-feeding infants in preemies in NICU, making its establishment being more similar to normal term breast-feeding infants. This effect might be caused by the increased skin-to-skin contact and increased fresh breast-milk-feeding in FICare.

[The influence of different thyroid stimulating hormone cut-offs to diagnose subclinical hypothyroidism during the first trimester of pregnancy]

Objective: To analyze the influence of different thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) cut-offs to diagnose subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) in the first trimester of gestation. Methods: A total of 896 pregnant women were enrolled in Peking University International Hospital between October 2016 and March 2018. Among them, 421 pregnant women with single fetus who were conformed to the criteria of National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry (NACB), without adverse pregnancy outcomes and obstetric complications, were selected to establish their self-sequential longitudinal reference ranges of thyroid function. Then, SCH was diagnosed in the first trimester, using different TSH cutoffs, such as the upper limit of the first trimester-specific reference range, 4.0 mU/L recommended by the 2017 Guidelines of American Thyroid Association (ATA), 5.17 mU/L (Roche reagent) recommended by 2012 Guidelines of Chinese Society of Endocrinology and Chinese Society of Perinatal Medicine, and 2.5 mU/L recommended by 2011 Guidelines of ATA, respectively. Results: The TSH reference range was 0.12-4.16 mU/L in the first trimester. Using TSH>4.16, 4.0, 5.17 and 2.5 mU/L to diagnose SCH in the first trimester, the prevalence rates were 4.35% (39/896), 5.92% (53/896), 1.56% (14/896) and 20.87% (187/896), respectively. There was no statistically significant difference between the prevalence rates of SCH using the TSH upper reference limit of 4.0 mU/L and 4.16 mU/L (P=0.134). When TSH was defined as>4.0 mU/L to diagnose SCH, the sensitivity, specificity and Youden index was 97.4%, 98.2%, and 0.956, respectively. Conclusions: The TSH upper reference limit of 4.0 mU/L recommended by 2017 Guidelines of ATA can be used as a cut-off to diagnose SCH in first trimester for the areas without trimester-specific reference ranges for TSH in China.

[Differences of brain functional alterations between subtypes of Cushing's syndrome patients]

Objective: To compare the differences of brain functional damage of subtypes of patients with Cushing's syndrome (CS). Methods: A total of 11 adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-dependent CS patients and 29 ACTH-independent CS patients were recruited from Chinese PLA General Hospital between September 2015 and March 2017 with confirmed CS. The psychiatric scales and brain task functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) were evaluated. Results: A total of 40 patients (34 females, 6 males) with a mean age of (39.20±12.10) years and a median education level of 12 (9, 16) years were enrolled. ACTH-dependent patients had significantly worse performance than the ACTH-independent patients in response to the depression evaluation (64.6±6.1 vs 56.2±12.8, P=0.008), positive emotion (17.8±4.2 vs 24.3±7.2, P=0.008) and CS life quality [31(29,33) vs 42(29,51), P=0.040]. In the reaction to positive target pictures, ACTH-dependent CS patients showed stronger activation in left superior temporal gyrus compared with patients in ACTH-independent group, while the activation degree of their bilateral dorsal anterior cingulate cortex, bilateralsuperior frontal gyrus and left middle frontal gyrus was much worse. In the reactions to negative target pictures, ACTH-dependent CS patients had weaker activation in bilateral cerebellum, left superior frontal gyrus, left middle frontal gyrus, left precuneus and right postcentral gyrus, compared with patients in the ACTH-independent CS group (P<0.01, AlphaSim corrected). The activation degree of some regions whose brain function was different between the two groups was correlated to the cortisol level, ACTH level, 24 h urinary free cortisol (UFC) level, depression evaluation and negative emotion assessment (all P<0.05). Conclusions: The severity of the depression and the life quality of patients in ACTH-dependent group are worse than ACTH-independent CS patients. The brain function of ACTH-dependent CS patients is much weaker.