Tumor suppressor of lung cancer 1 (TSLC1) mediates cell-cell and cell-extracellar matrix adhesion, cellular signal transduction and immunoregulation, and additionally plays a vital role in inhibiting proliferation, migration and metastasis of tumor cells. As a novel tumor suppressor gene, TSLC1 may be regarded as a potential molecular marker for diagnosis and a pharmaceutical target. Consequently, to explore the functions and mechanism of TSLC1 in initiation and development of carcinomas has become one of the popular researches currently.

Objectives To investigate the effect of different physical activities on the blood pressure in elderly patients with hypertension,and to provide evidence for the prevention and treatment of hypertension.Methods 256 elderly patients with grade 1,2 hypertension and no other complications,and 256 healthy elderly people were selected as the control subjects.According to the blood pressure and the level of physical activity,the patients were divided into hypertension combined with low physical activity group(HL group),hypertension combined with middle physical activity group(HM group),normal blood pressure combined with low physical activity group(NL group)and normal blood pressure combined with middle physical activity group (NM group).The changes of blood pressure were compared in quiet,during and after physical activity.Results The diastolic blood pressure(DBP) and systolic blood pressure(SBP) measured at rest,peak exercise and 5 minutes after exercise were significantly higher in group HL and HM group than in NL group and NM group,and the differences between groups were statistically significant(SBP:F=11.846、18.337、10.976,all P＜ 0.001 for all;DBP:F=13.182、11.694、11.453,all P＜0.05).The DBP and SBP in HL group at rest and 5 minutes after exercise were significantly higher than those in the HM group,and the difference was statistically significant(P＜0.05).The change magnitudes of DBP and SBP were significantly lower in HL group than in the HM group,and the differences were statistically significant (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions Taking part in an appropriate exercise can improve blood pressure level and a recovery capability of post-exercise blood pressure in elderly patients with hypertension.

Magnetic nanoparticles (MNP) have been widely used as biomaterials due to their unique magnetic responsiveness and biocompatibility, which also can promote osteogenic differentiation through their inherent micro-magnetic field. The MNP composite scaffold retains its superparamagnetism, which has good physical, mechanical and biological properties with significant osteogenic effects and . Magnetic field has been proved to promote bone tissue repair by affecting cell metabolic behavior. MNP composite scaffolds under magnetic field can synergically promote bone tissue repair and regeneration, which has great application potential in the field of bone tissue engineering. This article summarizes the performance of magnetic composite scaffold, the research progress on the effect of MNP composite scaffold with magnetic fields on osteogenesis, to provide reference for further research and clinical application.
Cell Differentiation ; Magnetite Nanoparticles ; Osteogenesis ; Tissue Engineering ; Tissue Scaffolds

Objective To explore the difference in early symptoms between 2-3 years old autism spectrum disorder (ASD) children and healthy children through video analysis,in order to provide evidence for the identification and screening of ASD children.Methods The study involved 25 cases of ASD children who were admitted to Children Development and Behavior Center,the Third Affiliated Hospital,Sun Y at-Sen University,and confirmed with diagnosis standards of Diagnosis and Statistical Manual of Medical Disorder 5th edition (DSM-5) and 21 healthy children recruited in community.Three-minute videos of children in standard procedure were collected.Mter that,all the videos were scored on 5 items by 2 professional evaluators,unaware of diagnostic status.Comparison analysis of video scores between ASD and the healthy controls was made,and the sensitivity and specificity of video analysis were evaluated.Results Response to roll-call score was higher in ASD children [2 (2) scores] than that of the healthy children [0 (0) scores],response to audible object score was higher in ASD children [0(1) scores] than that of the healthy children [0(0) scores],social smiling score was higher in ASD children [1 (1) scores] than that of the healthy children [0 (1) scores],and total score was higher in ASD children [4 (2) scores] than that of the healthy children [2 (0) scores],and the differences were statistically significant (Z =2.272,P =0.000;Z =0.976,P =0.010;Z =1.763,P =0.001;Z =2.355,P =0.000).But,no difference was found in speech and finger pointing (all P ＞ 0.05).The consistency between three-minute video analysis and standard diagnosis was 0.652 (P =0.000),with 80.0％ of sensitivity and 85.7％ of specificity.Conclusions The ASD children perform worse than the healthy children in response to roll-call,response to audible object and social smiling.Three-minute standard video analysis can help to detect the early symptoms of ASD children.This result also demonstrates the potential of video-based analysis used as a ASD screening instrument in 2-3 years old children.

Objective To compare the intelligence quotient (IQ) between children with Asperger syndrome (AS) and children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in order to provide reliable evidence for differential diagnosis.Methods The intelligence of 141 children with AS,154 children with ADHD and 102 normal control (NC) children aged 6-13 years old examined by the China-Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children was analyzed,and the diagnoses of AS and ADHD was made according to the Fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder.Results The proportions of children at low level of IQ (borderline and mental retardation range) in children with AS and with ADHD group were both significantly higher than those of NC group.The proportions of children at top level of IQ (superior and very superior range) in ADHD group were significantly lower than those of AS and NC groups.In the AS group,higher proportions of verbal IQ (VIQ) at top level and performance IQ (PIQ) at low level were found.The average VIQ,PIQ and full IQ (FIQ) of the AS,ADHD and NC groups were (102.55 ± 17.27,91.31 ± 16.01,97.10 ± 15.88),(95.39 ±13.49,94.16 ± 12.92,94.40 ± 12.78) and (104.06 ± 13.66,103.05 ±11.80,103.91 ± 12.92),respectively.The VIQ,PIQ and FIQ in ADHD group were lower than those in NC group significantly(P ＜ 0.01);compared with NC group,the PIQ and FIQ in AS group were significantly lower (P ＜ 0.01),while the VIQ was not significantly different(P ＞0.05).The AS and ADHD group scored both lower than the NC groupin the subtests ofcomprehension, coding, picture completion andpicture arrangement (P ＜ 0.01).The difference values between VIQ and PIQ in the AS,ADHD and TD group were(11.23 ± 17.29),(1.23 ± 13.10) and (1.00 ± 10.91),respectively,among which only the value in AS group was statistically significant (P ＜ 0.01) but not in ADHD and NC group(P ＞0.05).The proportion of children having a VIQ-PIQ difference value more than 15 in AS group was 54.60％ (77/141 cases),which was significantly higher than that in ADHD [22.07％ (34/154 cases)] and NC groups [13.72％ (14/102 cases)] (P ＜ 0.01),while the latter 2 value had no statistical difference (P ＞ 0.05).The differences among scores on the three Kaufman factors were significant in AS group (P ＜ 0.01) but not in ADHD and NC groups(P ＞ 0.05).Conclusions Compared with ADHD and normal control children,there are some unique intelligence profiles in children with AS,which show VIQ and PIQ separation,imbalance intelligence structure as well as strengths and weaknesses coexisting.Furthermore,children with ADHD and AS children share common features in some subtests scores.

BACKGROUND:Peri-fracture nerve injury can inhibit osteoclast activity and promote early fracture healing. OBJECTIVE:To investigate dynamical y the effects of traumatic brain injury on the bone mineral density, microstructure, biomechanics property and bone metabolism in rat models of fractures. METHODS:Sixty-three male rats were randomly divided into three groups:sham group, simple fracture group and fracture combined with brain injury group. After 3, 6, and 3 months, the animals were sacrificed in batches under anesthesia, and then, the bones and serum specimens were used to detect the bone mineral density, microstructure, biomechanics property, serum cross-linked N-telopeptide of col agen type I and osteocalcin levels. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Compared with the simple fracture group, the fracture combined brain injury group had significantly increased bone mineral density of the proximal tibia, bone volume fraction of the cancel ous bone, trabecular thickness, cross-sectional area of tibial cortical bone and total area of the bone marrow, ultimate load and stress of the tibia, serum cross-linked N-telopeptide of col agen type I and osteocalcin levels at 3 and 6 weeks after modeling (P<0.05), but no differences in the above-mentioned indexes were found among the three groups at 3 months after modeling. These findings indicate that traumatic brain injury can increase the bone mineral density at the fracture site, improve bone microstructure and enhance biomechanical properties, thereby promoting bone healing and bone metabolism at the fracture site.

Objective To express outer membrane protein 2(Omp2) of Chlamydia trachomatis, purify expressed products and study its immunity.Methods The target gene encoding Omp2 167—434 amino acid residues was amplified by PCR from C. trachomatis template DNA. The targeted DNA fragment was cloned into expression vector pET28b(+) and introduced into competent E. coli BL21(DE3) cell. Recombinant Omp2aa_ 167 ～aa_ 434 was expressed after induction by IPTG and analyzed by SDS-PAGE and Western blot, purified with Ni-NTA-His affinity chromatography. The rOmp2aa_ 167 ～aa_ 434 was used to immune rabbits for immunogenicity assessment.Results Restriction enzymes cleavage analysis and DNA sequencing confirmed that the plasmid pET28b(+)/Omp2aa_ 167 ～aa_ 434 was correctly constructed. The 35.0?103 molecular weight pure protein, which specifically reacted with serum from C. trachomatis infected patient by Western blot, was obtained by optimizing the conditions for both expression and purification. The titer of serum antibodies was above 1∶1 280 as detected by ELISA.Conclusion The expressed product showed good immunity.

Objective To evaluate the protein expression of chromosome 2 open reading frame 40 (C2orf40) in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) tissues and cells,and to explore its association with cell differentiation and clinicopatho]ogical features.Methods A total of 122 patients with NPC between January 2001 and December 2003 were enrolled in Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College.The paraffinembedded tissue sections and medical records were collected.Twenty-five samples with chronic nasopharyngitis were used as controls.Tumor and control tissues from biopsies underwent immunohistochemical staining for C2orf40.C2orf40 expression was analyzed with clinicopathological variables.Besides,the protein expressions of C2orf40 were measured by Western blotting in three NPC cell lines,including CNE1,CNE2 and C666-1.Results Ninety-six percent (24/25) of control tissues showed positive expression,among which 88.0％ showed dense staining.Otherwise,only 58.3％ (71/122) of NPC samples were positive for C2orf40 protein and 82.0％ showed weak staining.There was significantly difference between the two groups (U =255.500,P ＜ 0.001).It was inversely related to lymph nodes status (r =-0.058,P ＜ 0.001) and clinical stage (r =-0.202,P =0.026) by Spearman rank correlation test.In vitro,higher level of C2orf40 protein was found in well differentiated CNE1 cells,while lower levels were found in poorly differentiated cell lines CNE2 and C666-1.Conclusion Down-regulated C2orf40 expression is correlated with tunor cell differentiation,lymph nodes metastasis and clinical stage,and may be a molecular event in the occurrence and development of NPC.C2orf40 is likely to be a potential target of anticancer therapy.

Objective To construct DNA vaccine containing MOMP gene of Chlamydia trachomatis and to observe immune response in mice. Methods Mice of 4 - 6 weeks old were immunized with pcDNA3.1-MOMP or pcDNA3.1 intramuscularly at a dose of 100 μg. Booster immunizations were employed at 2-week interval for two times. Specific antibody in the sera of mice and the level of IFN-γ in murine spleen lymphocyte supernatant were detected by ELISA. The proliferation response of spleen cells was detected by MTT assay. Results Significant specific antibody titers were observed and the highest titer was 1: 1 024 in mice after three times immunization with pcDNA3.1-MOMP. The proli-feration response of spleen cells were significantly higher than that of mice injected with pc DNA3.1. IFN-γ reached(532.0 + 45.4)pg/mL in immunized mice. Conclusion Strong responses of humoral and cellular immunity can be evoked by DNA vaccine of pcDNA3.1-MOMP in mice.

Objective To construct the recombinant plasmid containing the major outer membrane protein(MOMP) gene of Chlamydia trachomatis and expres s MOMP protein in E.coli BL21. Methods The MOMP gene was amplified by polymera se chain reaction from the genome of Chlamydia trachomatis serovar D. The amplif ied fragment was directly inserted into pUCm-T vector and verified by DNA sequen cing. MOMP gene was then subcloned into the prokaryotic expression vector pET-22 b(+). The recombinant protein of MOMP was purified by Ni-NTA affinity chromatogr aphy and identified by SDS-PAGE and Western blot. Results The MOMP gene, which is about 1 200 bp, was successfully amplified and cloned. The DNA sequence of t he cloned MOMP gene was the same as that published by the GenBank. SDS-PAGE anal ysis showed that the relative molecular weight of this fusion protein was about 47 kDa which was consistent with the theoretically predicted value, and the spec ificity of this recombinant protein was confirmed by Western blot. Conclusions The MOMP gene of Chlamydia trachomatis was successfully cloned and expressed in the prokaryotic expression system, which may lay the foundation for the developm ent of Chlamydia trachomatis vaccine.