Reevaluating health metrics:Unraveling the limitations of disabilityadjusted life years as an indicator in disease burden assessment

In 1993,the World Bank released a global report on the efficacy of health promotion,introducing the disability-adjusted life years(DALY)as a novel indicator.The DALY,a composite metric incorporating temporal and qualitative data,is grounded in preferences regarding disability status.This review delineates the algorithm used to calculate the value of the proposed DALY synthetic indicator and elucidates key methodological challenges associated with its application.In contrast to the quality-adjusted life years approach,derived from multi-attribute utility theory,the DALY stands as an independent synthetic indicator that adopts the assumptions of the Time Trade Off utility technique to define Disability Weights.Claiming to rely on no mathematical or economic theory,DALY users appear to have exempted themselves from verifying whether this indicator meets the classical properties required of all indicators,notably content validity,reliability,specificity,and sensitivity.The DALY concept emerged primarily to facilitate comparisons of the health impacts of various diseases globally within the framework of the Global Burden of Disease initiative,leading to numerous publications in international literature.Despite widespread adoption,the DALY synthetic indicator has prompted significant methodological concerns since its inception,manifesting in inconsistent and non-reproducible results.Given the substantial diffusion of the DALY indicator and its critical role in health impact assessments,a reassessment is warranted.This reconsideration is imperative for enhancing the robustness and reliability of public health decisionmaking processes.

比较YEARS评分与简化Wells联合年龄校正D-二聚体评分用于疑似肺栓塞患者的诊断价值

目的通过前瞻性研究比较YEARS评分与简化Wells联合年龄校正D-二聚体评分(sWells-Age)用于疑似肺栓塞患者的诊断价值。方法纳入2021年3月3日到2022年4月30日于宜宾市第二人民医院就诊且符合纳排标准的可疑肺栓塞病人522名,采用前瞻性观察研究,由临床医师对照YEARS评分收集患者基线信息,计算患者YEARS评分及sWells-Age评分判断其目前肺栓塞临床可能性。所有排除肺栓塞且未进行抗凝治疗的患者进行3个月随访。以CTPA检查结果作为诊断金标准,分别计算YEARS评分及sWells-Age评分敏感度、特异度、κ值等指标,绘制两者ROC曲线并计算AUC值。结果sWells-Age评分及YEARS评分灵敏度分别为85.71%、93.41%(P<0.001),特异度分别为69.23%、56.92%(P<0.001),AUC值分别为0.775(95%CI 0.688~0.816)、0.752(95%CI 0.711~0.838),与CTPA的κ值分别为0.526、0.465,均>0.410,结果一致性均属于中等,两者灵敏度比较(χ^(2)=5.143,P<0.025),差异具有统计学意义,两者特异度比较(χ^(2)=12.500,P<0.001),差异具有显著统计学意义。结论sWells-Age评分优于YEARS评分,但YEARS评分项目少,灵敏度及安全性高,可应用于早期肺栓塞患者的筛查。

17~45岁肥胖门诊患者的6分钟步行试验距离参考方程研究

背景 目前6分钟步行试验(6MWT)已经被广泛用于评估肥胖人群的运动能力,并为制订干预措施提供了参考依据。国外已有研究提出了其他人群的6MWT距离参考方程,但中国17~45岁且BMI≥30 kg/m^(2)肥胖受试者的6MWT距离参考方程研究较少。目的 为17~45岁门诊肥胖受试者制订6MWT距离参考方程,并评估其影响因素。方法 根据美国胸科学会指南,前瞻性选取2022年6月—2023年9月于江苏省苏北人民医院内分泌科肥胖门诊部就诊的143名年龄17~45岁且BMI≥30 kg/m^(2)的成年人(71名男性和72名女性),进行人体测量和6MWT。采用逐步多元回归模型建立6MWT距离参考方程,将新建立的6MWT距离参考方程与现有的预测方程进行比较。结果 143名受试者的平均6MWT距离为(506.1±49.8)m,其中男性平均6MWT距离为(515.7±50.1)m,大于女性的平均6MWT距离(496.6±47.9)m(P<0.05)。在年龄段17~23岁、24~30岁、31~37岁以及38~45岁中,男性与女性6MWT距离比较,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。男性受试者的体质量、BMI、最大心率(HR_(max))、心率差(ΔHR)、腰围、舒张压差(ΔDBP)、Borg量表评分差(ΔBorg)与6MWT距离相关(P<0.05),女性受试者的体质量、BMI、腰围与6MWT距离相关(P<0.05)。以步进的方法将潜在的影响因素纳入多元线性回归方程中,最终建立6MWT距离参考公式:男性y=494.463+1.414×ΔHR-3.903×BMI+0.874×HR_(max),R^(2)=0.429,女性y=670.448+0.299×ΔHR-4.342×BMI-0.195×HR_(max),R^(2)=0.312。结论 17~45岁门诊肥胖受试者中,男性的平均6MWT距离长于女性,且在不同年龄段均有显著差异。男性的体质量、BMI、HR_(max)、ΔHR、腰围、ΔDBP、ΔBorg与6MWT距离相关,女性的体质量、BMI、腰围、ΔSBP与6MWT距离相关。通过多元线性回归分析,为男性和女性分别建立了预测6MWT距离的参考方程,这些公式可能为评估个体的体能水平提供有价值的参考。

杞精明目汤联合人工泪液对肝肾阴虚型结膜松弛症患者泪液中Th17相关细胞因子的影响

目的:观察中药杞精明目汤联合人工泪液治疗对肝肾阴虚型结膜松弛症(CCH)患者泪液中Th17相关细胞因子的改变。方法:收集56例56眼Ⅱ-Ⅲ级肝肾阴虚型CCH患者,随机分为治疗组(杞精明目汤联合人工泪液)26例26眼和对照组(单纯人工泪液)30例30眼,疗程1 mo,观察治疗前后患者的国际眼表疾病指数(OSDI)、泪膜破裂时间(BUT)、泪河高度(TMH)、球结膜充血指数。采集治疗前后CCH患者的泪液,通过流式免疫荧光发光法对患者泪液中Th17相关细胞因子进行检测和分析。结果:治疗组与对照组CCH患者治疗后OSDI、BUT、球结膜充血指数均较治疗前均明显改善(均P<0.01);治疗后治疗组患者TMH较治疗前显著降低(P<0.01),对照组患者治疗前后TMH无差异(P=0.41)。治疗组CCH患者在治疗后泪液中Th17相关细胞因子IL-17A、IL-22、IFN-γ、IL-17F、IL-1β水平较治疗前明显降低(均P<0.01),且治疗组的变化更为显著(均P<0.05);而对照组治疗前后泪液中Th17相关细胞因子无差异(均P>0.05)。治疗后两组CCH患者泪液中IL-6、TNF-α均较治疗前降低(均P<0.05),但治疗组的变化更为显著(均P<0.01)。结论:杞精明目汤联合人工泪液治疗可有效改善肝肾阴虚型结膜松弛症患者眼表微环境,提高泪膜稳定性,抑制眼表炎症,可能与其降低泪液中Th17相关细胞因子的分泌相关。

National Nutrition and Health Systematic Survey for Children 0–17 Years of Age in China

The main purpose of the National Nutrition and Health Systematic Survey for children 0-17 years of age in China(CNHSC)was to collect basic data on the nutrition,development,and health status for children in different regions across China using evidence-based,reliable,and cost-effective approaches.Children and their parents or guardians from seven regions(south,southwest,north,northwest,eastern,central,and northeast China)in China were recruited.A multi-stage stratified randomized sampling method was used.Two provinces were randomly sampled from each of the seven regions,from which one urban district and one rural country were also randomly sampled,resulting in a total of 28 survey counties/districts.Dietary surveys,health examinations,laboratory testing,and questionnaires were used to collect dietary intake,nutritional status,child development,and health status information.Nutrition,health,and lifestyle assessment of children and their parents was determined using the Knowledge Attitude Practice(KAP)survey.Greater than 100,000 children(38,000 children<6 years of age and 66,000 children6-17 years of age)completed the survey.The survey provided comprehensive data on child nutrition and health status for future studies and will serve as the basis for an integrated nutrition and health improvement strategies proposal for children in China.

CYP17A1基因突变致先天性肾上腺皮质增生症一例报道并文献复习

17α-羟化酶缺乏症(17-OHD)是先天性肾上腺皮质增生症(CAH)中的一种罕见类型,约占CAH的1%,其患病率为1∶50000。本文报道了1例疑似17-OHD患者,通过外显子测序鉴定了1个类固醇生成酶基因CYP17A1的基因突变,结合临床表现、体格检查、肾上腺和性腺功能检查等,最终将其明确诊断为CAH并给予规范治疗。故结合该病例,本文回顾总结了17-OHD的鉴别和诊断,以期提高临床对该病的认识,促进临床对17-OHD的规范诊治,为17-OHD的诊断和治疗提供更多的参考资料。

Bowel preparation protocol for hospitalized patients ages 50 years or older:A randomized controlled trial

BACKGROUND The incidence and mortality rate of colorectal cancer progressively increase with age and become particularly prominent after the age of 50 years.Therefore,the population that is≥50 years in age requires long-term and regular colonoscopies.Uncomfortable bowel preparation is the main reason preventing patients from undergoing regular colonoscopies.The standard bowel preparation regimen of 4-L polyethylene glycol(PEG)is effective but poorly tolerated.AIM To investigate an effective and comfortable bowel preparation regimen for hospitalized patients≥50 years in age.METHODS Patients were randomly assigned to group 1(2-L PEG+30-mL lactulose+a lowresidue diet)or group 2(4-L PEG).Adequate bowel preparation was defined as a Boston bowel preparation scale(BBPS)score of≥6,with a score of≥2 for each segment.Non-inferiority was prespecified with a margin of 10%.Additionally,the degree of comfort was assessed based on the comfort questionnaire.RESULTS The proportion of patients with a BBPS score of≥6 in group 1 was not significantly different from that in group 2,as demonstrated by intention-to-treat(91.2%vs 91.0%,P=0.953)and per-protocol(91.8%vs 91.0%,P=0.802)analyses.Furthermore,in patients≥75 years in age,the proportion of BBPS scores of≥6 in group 1 was not significantly different from that in group 2(90.9%vs 97.0%,P=0.716).Group 1 had higher comfort scores(8.85±1.162 vs 7.59±1.735,P<0.001),longer sleep duration(6.86±1.204 h vs 5.80±1.730 h,P<0.001),and fewer awakenings(1.42±1.183 vs 2.04±1.835,P=0.026)than group 2.CONCLUSION For hospitalized patients≥50 years in age,the bowel preparation regimen comprising 2-L PEG+30-mL lactulose+a low-residue diet produced a cleanse that was as effective as the 4-L PEG regimen and even provided better comfort.

Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Mortality in Patients under 60 Years Old in a Cardiology Department in West Africa, Dakar-Senegal

Background: Our study aimed to examine cardiovascular mortality within the working-age population, exploring epidemiological, clinical, and paraclinical features, complications, and identifying etiological factors linked to mortality. Methods: We conducted a descriptive and analytical retrospective study from September 2019 to August 2022 at the General Hospital Idrissa POUYE in Dakar, we reviewed all the medical records of patients from 15 to 60 years old who died while admitted in the cardiology department. Data collected were socioeconomic status, clinical history, type of cardiovascular disaese, length of hospitalization, circumstances and timing of death. The data were analyzed with R. Studio version 2022.12.0 + 353 and Excel 2019, with a P-value Results: The study included 73 patients, indicating a specific mortality rate of 8.8% and a proportional mortality of 39%. Predominantly male (sex ratio 1.2), the average age was 44. Key cardiovascular risk factors identified were sedentarism (76.7%), hypertension (28.8%), and smoking (21.9%). The leading cause for consultation was dyspnea (72.6%). Notable findings included a majority of patients presenting with general condition deterioration (90%) and cardiovascular collapse upon admission (23.3%). Physical exam revealed signs of heart failure in 63%. Echocardiography showed left ventricular ejection fraction impairment (81%) and pulmonary hypertension (78%). Immediate causes of death were primarily cardiogenic shock (45.2%) and septic shock (37%). The analytical study indicates that the data most closely associated with mortality were age, socio-economic level, ischemic heart disease (p = 0.034), rheumatic valvulopathies, pulmonary embolism (p = 0.034), hypertension (HTA) (p = 0.009), smoking (p = 0.011), diabetes (p = 0.011), dyslipidemias, prolonged bedrest (p = 0.001), morbid obesity (p = 0.001), and COVID-19 infection (p = 0.017). Conclusion: The prevalence of ischemic heart diseases, pulmonary embolisms, and valvulopathies in premature mortality statistics underscores the need for enhanced cardiovascular prevention efforts.

Characteristics of the HIV/AIDS Epidemic among People Aged≥50 Years in China during 2018–2021

Objective This study aimed to determine the current epidemiological status of PLWHA aged≥50 years in China from 2018 to 2021.It also aimed to recommend targeted interventions for the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS in elderly patients.Methods Data on newly reported cases of PLWHA,aged≥50 years in China from 2018 to 2021,were collected using the CRIMS.Trend tests and spatial analyses were also conducted.Results Between 2018 and 2021,237,724 HIV/AIDS cases were reported among patients aged≥50 years in China.The main transmission route was heterosexual transmission(91.24%).Commercial heterosexual transmission(CHC)was the primary mode of transmission among males,while non-marital non-CHC([NMNCHC];60.59%)was the prevalent route in women.The proportion of patients with CHC decreased over time(Z=67.716,P<0.01),while that of patients with NMNCHC increased(Z=153.05,P<0.01).The sex ratio varied among the different modes of infection,and it peaked at 17.65 for CHC.The spatial analysis indicated spatial clustering,and the high-high clustering areas were mainly distributed in the southwestern and central-southern provinces.Conclusion In China,PLWHA,aged≥50 years,were predominantly infected through heterosexual transmission.The primary modes of infection were CHC and NMNCHC.There were variations in the sex ratio among different age groups,infected through various sexual behaviors.HIV/AIDS cases exhibited spatial clustering.Based on these results,the expansion of HIV testing,treatment,and integrated behavioral interventions in high-risk populations is recommended to enhance disease detection in key regions.

Effect of a Nutrition Education Intervention on Food Safety Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Mothers of Children under 5 Years in the Peri-Urban Areas of Bobo-Dioulasso: Before and after Study

Background: This study assessed the effect of a nutrition education intervention. This intervention aimed to improve the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of mothers on food safety in the peri-urban areas of Bobo-Dioulasso in Burkina Faso. Methods: A total of 243 mothers of children under 5 years in the peri-urban of Bobo-Dioulasso were administered the FAO questionnaire for food safety knowledge, attitudes, and practices assessment during two cross-sectional surveys, before and after the intervention, in January and October 2017. The intervention included two components consisting of a theoretical phase (counselling and discussion) and cooking demonstrations implemented for ten months. To account for the before-and-after design of the study, the McNemar’s test was used to assess the effect of the intervention on food safety KAP of mothers of children under 5 years. Results: The mean age of mothers was 29 ± 6.2 years and 50.6% of them were between 20 and 29 years old. One for knowledge (cooking thoroughly with, p-value = 0.0001) and another for attitudes (perceived benefits of reheating leftovers before eating them, p-value = 0.0001), significantly increased after the intervention. In terms of food safety practices, all the indicators (cleaning of dirty surfaces, plates and utensils and storage of perishable foods) significantly increased (all p = 0.0001 Conclusion: This study provided some evidence of an effective nutrition education intervention for improving maternal KAP on food safety for their child’s feeding.

Review of Two Years of Surgical Activities of the General Surgery Department of the Reference Health Center of Commune I of Bamako Mali

The objectives of this work were to evaluate the surgical activities carried out in the general surgery department of the Reference Health Center of Commune I of Bamako, to describe the sociodemographic characteristics of the operated patients, to determine the main pathologies encountered and to evaluate qualitatively the result of the treatment. In order to improve performance, and the quality of care, and to identify common pathologies in the surgical department, we undertook a retrospective study on surgical activities from January 2009 to December 2010. At the end of this study, out of 474 men and 187 women (equal sex ratio 2.53);we were able to determine the frequency of surgical pathologies. Farmers, housewives and pupils/students were the most represented with 25.9% respectively;20% and 13.3%. The most frequently observed pathologies were wall hernia (44.8%), prostate adenoma (12%) and acute appendicitis (10.5%). The average length of hospitalization was 3.43 days. Infectious complications affected 25 patients (3.8% of cases) and a death rate of 0.45% (i.e. 3 patients). The average cost of care was 53,500 FCFA. Indeed, the reality of surgical practice in health centers was not the same because of the level of skills of practicing surgeons.

Simulating Responses of Rice Yield and Nitrogen Fates to Ground Cover Rice Production System under Different Types of Precipitation Years

The Ground Cover Rice Production System(GCRPS)has considerable potential for securing rice production in hilly areas.However,its impact on yields and nitrogen(N)fates remains uncertain under varying rainfall conditions.A two-year field experiment(2021–2022)was conducted in Ziyang,Sichuan Province,located in the hilly areas of Southwest China.The experiment included two cultivation methods:conventional flooding paddy(Paddy,W1)and GCRPS(W2).These methods were combined with three N management practices:N1(no-N fertilizer),N2(135 kg/hm^(2)urea as a base fertilizer in both W1 and W2),and N3(135 kg/hm^(2)urea with split application for W1 and 67.5 kg/hm^(2)urea and chicken manure separately for W2).The WHCNS(Soil Water Heat Carbon Nitrogen Simulator)model was calibrated and validated to simulate ponding water depth,soil water storage,soil mineral N content,leaf area index,aboveground dry matter,crop N uptake,and rice yield.Subsequently,this model was used to simulate the responses of rice yield and N fates to GCRPS under different types of precipitation years using meteorological data from 1980 to 2018.The results indicated that the WHCNS model performed well in simulating crop growth and N fates for both Paddy and GCRPS.Compared with Paddy,GCRPS reduced N leaching(35.1%–54.9%),ammonia volatilization(0.7%–13.6%),N runoff(71.1%–83.5%),denitrification(3.8%–6.7%),and total N loss(33.8%–56.9%)for all precipitation year types.However,GCRPS reduced crop N uptake and yield during wet years,while increasing crop N uptake and yield during dry and normal years.Fertilizer application reduced the stability and sustainability of rice yield in wet years,but increased the stability and sustainability of rice yield in dry and normal years.In conclusion,GCRPS is more suitable for normal and dry years in the study region,leading to increased rice yield and reduced N loss.

Factors Associated with Mortality in Children Aged 1 Month to 15 Years Hospitalized in the Pediatric Ward of the Kalaban-Coro Reference Health Center: Cross-Sectional Study

Introduction: Infant and child mortality is a worldwide concern, but developing countries such as Mali are more affected. The aim of this study was to investigate morbidity and factors associated with mortality in children aged 1 month to 15 years. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study which took place from January 1 to December 31, 2020 covering children aged 1 month to 15 years hospitalized at the Kalaban-Coro CSRéf. Data were entered into Excel and analyzed using SPSS version 20 software. Results: Five hundred children aged 1 months to 15 years were included. The age range 1 to 5 years (53.6%) and male sex (58.2%) were the most represented. Malaria (72.2%), acute respiratory infections (6.2%) and diarrhea/dehydration (3%) were the main morbidities. Mortality was estimated at 10.6%, and the two main causes of death were malaria (56.6%) and acute respiratory infections (7.54%). Univariate analysis revealed a statistically significant association between the dependent variable (death) and age (p Conclusion: This study confirms the high rate of infant and child morbidity and mortality in our health facilities. Strengthening human resources and intensifying behavior-change communication can help reverse the trend.

Quality-adjusted life years and surgical waiting list:Systematic review of the literature

BACKGROUND The quality-adjusted life year(QALY)is a metric that is increasingly used today in the field of health economics to evaluate the value of different medical treatments and procedures.Surgical waiting lists(SWLs)represent a pressing problem in public healthcare.The QALY measure has rarely been used in the context of surgery.It would be interesting to know how many QALYs are lost by patients on SWLs.AIM To investigate the relationship between QALYs and SWLs in a systematic review of the scientific literature.METHODS The study was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Statement.An unlimited search was carried out in PubMed,updated on January 19,2024.Data on the following variables were investigated and analyzed:Specialty,country of study,procedure under study,scale used to measure QALYs,the use of a theoretical or real-life model,objectives of the study and items measured,the economic value assigned to the QALY in the country in question,and the results and conclusions published.RESULTS Forty-eight articles were selected for the study.No data were found regarding QALYs lost on SWLs.The specialties in which QALYs were studied the most in relation to the waiting list were urology and general surgery,with 15 articles each.The country in which the most studies of QALYs were carried out was the United States(n=21),followed by the United Kingdom(n=9)and Canada(n=7).The most studied procedure was organ transplantation(n=39),including 15 kidney,14 liver,5 heart,4 lung,and 1 intestinal.Arthroplasty(n=4),cataract surgery(n=2),bariatric surgery(n=1),mosaicplasty(n=1),and septoplasty(n=1)completed the surgical interventions included.Thirty-nine of the models used were theoretical(the most frequently applied being the Markov model,n=34),and nine were real-life.The survey used to measure quality of life in 11 articles was the European Quality of Life-5 dimensions,but in 32 articles the survey was not specified.The willingness-to-pay per QALY gained ranged from$100000 in the United States to€20000 in Spain.CONCLUSION The relationship between QALYs and SWLs has only rarely been studied in the literature.The rate of QALYs lost on SWLs has not been determined.Future research is warranted to address this issue.

脯氨酰羟化酶2抑制剂cpd17对小鼠成骨前体细胞的影响

背景:脯氨酰羟化酶2抑制剂能够调节骨代谢,改善卵巢切除大鼠骨质疏松。cpd17是中国药科大学最新研发的一款小分子口服脯氨酰羟化酶2抑制剂,用于治疗肾性贫血疗效肯定,不良反应小,但是对骨形成和骨吸收的作用还不清楚。目的:探讨脯氨酰羟化酶2抑制剂cpd17对成骨前体细胞的影响。方法:采用cpd17处理C57BL/6小鼠成骨前体细胞,检测碱性磷酸酶活性和细胞外基质矿化程度,检测成骨、破骨相关标志物以及脯氨酰羟化酶2、低氧诱导因子1α的表达水平。使用低氧诱导因子1α通路抑制剂LW6抑制低氧诱导因子1α通路后,再次检测碱性磷酸酶活性和细胞外基质矿化程度,以及成骨和破骨分化相关标志物以及脯氨酰羟化酶2、低氧诱导因子1α的表达水平。结果与结论:cpd17能显著增强碱性磷酸酶活性和基质矿化程度,上调成骨分化相关标志物的表达,下调破骨分化相关标志物的表达,并上调低氧诱导因子1α表达,下调脯氨酰羟化酶2的表达。而LW6能明显减弱cpd17的作用。结果表明,脯氨酰羟化酶2抑制剂cpd17可通过激活低氧诱导因子1α信号通路促进成骨分化和抑制破骨分化。

白细胞介素-17C在自身免疫性皮肤病中的研究进展

白细胞介素17家族(interleukin-17s,IL-17s)具有促炎效应,参与各种自身免疫性疾病的发生发展。IL-17C是IL-17细胞因子家族中的重要成员之一,不同于广泛来源于各种免疫细胞的IL-17A,IL-17C主要由上皮细胞分泌并通过IL-17RE/A受体复合物发挥作用,在银屑病、特应性皮炎等自身免疫性皮肤病中均存在表达异常。本文综述了IL-17C与自身免疫性皮肤病之间关系的研究进展。

Interleukin-17A facilitates tumor progression via upregulating programmed death ligand-1 expression in hepatocellular carcinoma

BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is an inflammation-associated tumor with a dismal prognosis.Immunotherapy has become an important treatment strategy for HCC,as immunity is closely related to inflammation in the tumor microenvir-onment.Inflammation regulates the expression of programmed death ligand-1(PD-L1)in the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment and affects im-munotherapy efficacy.Interleukin-17A(IL-17A)is involved in the remodeling of the tumor microenvironment and plays a protumor or antitumor role in different tumors.We hypothesized that IL-17A participates in tumor progression by affe-cting the level of immune checkpoint molecules in HCC.The upregulation of PD-L1 expression in HCC cells by IL-17A was assessed by reverse transcription PCR,western blotting,and flow cytometry.Mechanistic studies were conducted with gene knockout models and pathway inhibitors.The function of IL-17A in immune evasion was explored through coculture of T cells and HCC cells.The effects of IL-17A on the malignant biological behaviors of HCC cells were evaluated in vitro,and the antitumor effects of an IL-17A inhibitor and its synergistic effects with a PD-L1 inhibitor were studied in vivo.RESULTS IL-17A upregulated PD-L1 expression in HCC cells in a dose-dependent manner,whereas IL-17A receptor knockout or treatment with a small mothers against decapentaplegic 2 inhibitor diminished the PD-L1 expression induced by IL-17A.IL-17A enhanced the survival of HCC cells in the coculture system.IL-17A increased the viability,G2/M ratio,and migration of HCC cells and decreased the apoptotic index.Cyclin D1,VEGF,MMP9,and Bcl-1 expression increased after IL-17A treatment,whereas BAX expression decreased.The combination of IL-17A and PD-L1 inhibitors showed synergistic antitumor efficacy and increased cluster of differentiation 8+T lymphocyte infiltration in an HCC mouse model.CONCLUSION IL-17A upregulates PD-L1 expression via the IL-17A receptor/phosphorylation-small mothers against decapenta-plegic 2 signaling pathway in HCC cells.Blocking IL-17A enhances the therapeutic efficacy of PD-L1 antibodies in HCC in vivo.

Morphological changes of silver and bighead carp in the Yangtze River over the past 50 years

Multivariate analysis was adopted to analyze 30 morphometrical characteristics of 121 one-year-old juvenile silver carp （Hypophthalmichthys molitrix） and bighead carp （Aristichthys nobilis） bred during the 1950s （＂the former population＂） and 2008 （＂the current population＂） and collected from the middle reach of the Yangtze River. The average discriminant accuracies of the former and current silver and bighead carp population were 94.2% and 98.0%, respectively. Discriminant analysis also revealed that significant differences in morphology occurred between the former and current populations of both carp in overall characteristics. One-way analysis of variance indicated that between former and current populations, silver carp showed highly significant differences （P0.01） in twelve of their characteristics and significant differences （P0.05） in eight of their characteristics, while bighead carp showed highly significant differences （P0.01） in eight of their characteristics and significant differences （P0.05） in eight of their characteristics. Six head morphology variables of the current silver and bighead carp were significantly or highly significantly larger than the former populations; fourteen characteristics of silver carp and ten characteristics of bighead carp of the current populations, mainly reflecting truck and tail morphology, were significantly or very significantly smaller than the former populations. Our results indicate that silver and bighead carp have developed a larger head and smaller truck and tail during the last 50 years. Due to such morphological changes, it seems apparent that the heads of these fish species need to be considered in regards to human diets, particularly in relation to economic and nutritious value.

PTED治疗对腰椎间盘突出症IL-6、HMGB-1、IL-17水平的影响

目的探讨经皮椎间孔镜下椎间盘切除术(PTED)治疗对腰椎间盘突出症白介素-6(IL-6)、白介素-17(IL-17)和高迁移率族蛋白-1(HMGB-1)水平的影响。方法选取2019年4月至2022年8月保定市第一中心医院收治的122例腰椎间盘突出症患者为研究对象,根据不同治疗方案分为TLIF组[n=58,经椎间孔腰椎融合术(TLIF)治疗]和PTED组(n=64,PTED治疗),比较两组IL-6、HMGB-1、IL-17水平、分析PTED组不同临床特征与病理特征的IL-6、HMGB-1、IL-17水平、采用多元Logistic回归分析影响PTED组IL-6、HMGB-1、IL-17水平的危险因素,比较两组临床疗效及并发症情况。结果PTED组总有效率(98.44%)高于TLIF组(87.93%),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);PTED组IL-6、IL-17、HMGB-1水平均低于TLIF组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);PTED组不同年龄、有无糖尿病、手术时间长短、是否吸烟、是否营养不良和是否免疫功能低下之间IL-6、IL-17、HMGB-1水平比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);不同性别、不同BMI、术中出血量多少、有无使用内固定之间IL-6、IL-17、HMGB-1水平比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);多元Logistic回归分析显示,年龄>60岁、手术时间>3h、营养不良、糖尿病、免疫功能低下、吸烟为影响PTED组IL-6、IL-17、HMGB-1水平的危险因素(P<0.05);PTED组并发症总发生率低于TLIF组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论PTED治疗能明显降低腰椎间盘突出症患者IL-6、HMGB-1和IL-17水平,且手术疗效确切;而年龄、手术时间、营养不良、糖尿病、免疫功能低下、吸烟等是影响PTED治疗对腰椎间盘突出症IL-6、HMGB-1、IL-17水平的危险因素。

白细胞介素-17基因多态性与山西东南地区汉族人群2型糖尿病的相关性

目的 研究山西省东南地区汉族人群白细胞介素-17(IL-17)基因单核苷酸多态性及其与2型糖尿病(T2DM)的相关性。方法 收集健康对照组和T2DM组受试者基本信息及临床资料,提取全血DNA,采用聚合酶链反应-高温连接酶反应对IL-17基因4个位点(rs2275913、rs3819024、rs4711998和rs8193036)进行多态性检测。结果 两组IL-17基因4个SNP位点基因型和等位基因频率分布差异均无统计学意义(P> 0.05),在校正年龄、BMI、WC和血脂异常等因素后,两组研究对象在不同遗传模型下的基因型及等位基因频率分布差异亦无统计学意义(P> 0.05)。进一步分析显示,T2DM组rs2275913位点AA基因型FPG和HOMA-IR显著低于AG和GG基因型,三组间差异有统计学意义(P <0.05);而三组间BMI、FINS、HbA1c水平差异无统计学意义(P> 0.05)。此外,T2DM组rs3819024位点AA基因型WC、HOMA-IR显著高于GG基因型,差异有统计学意义(P <0.05)。结论 IL-17基因rs2275913、rs3819024、rs4711998、rs8193036多态性与山西省东南地区汉族人群T2DM可能无关,IL-17 rs2275913位点AA基因型、rs3819024位点GG基因型分别与山西东南地区汉族T2DM患者FPG和HOMA-IR、WC和HOMA-IR相关,可能是IL-17影响糖代谢的潜在基因型。