60 g in 15 cases).The operation time ranged from 35 to 85 minutes(mean,45),and the blood loss was 50-100 ml(mean,60 ml).No case needed blood transfusion.No rupture of the prostatic capsule,venous sinuses,or perforation of the bladder-prostate junction occurred in this series.The patients were followed up for 4 to 6 months,during which the Qmax increased to 16.4-23.2 ml/s(mean,19.8 ml/s),RU decreased to 0-15 ml(mean,5 ml),and IPSS score improved to 0-6.8(mean,4.2).No patient developed urinary incontinence.Conclusions Transurethral retrograde dissection of the prostate is effective for the treatment of BPH with a low morbidity rate of urinary incontinence.The procedure is simple and results in low blood loss.

Objective To explore the fixation method of tibial helical plate for treatment of proximal and middle one-third of humeral fractures and evaluate the clinical outcome. Methods A review was performed on 15 patients with proximal and middle one-third of humeral fractures treated by tibial helical plate from May 2004 to February 2009. There were 10 males and five females, at age range of 19-65 years ( average 38.0 years). The surgical method was summarized and the shoulder function evaluated.Results The follow-up lasted for 7-24 months (mean 13 months) , which showed bony union in all patients, with mean union time of 4.7 months. There was no implant loosening or failure. According to Neer 's criteria, the result was excellent in seven patients and good in six, with excellence rate of 86.7%.Conclusions Open reduction and internal fixation using tibial helical plate is simple and effective for treatment of proximal and middle one-third of humeral fractures.

Objective: To establish a sensitive and effective method for bioassay of stem cell factor (SCF) in vitro used for evaluation of biological potency of this products. Methods: Leukemia cell line UT-7 was used in the bioassay of rhSCF. The optimal test condition was determined, by comparing different results of MTT staining from different cell concentration and cell culture time. The potency of SCF was calibrated by the National Reference. Results: According to dose-response curve of SCF on UT-7 cell proliferation, the optimal reaction time and dose range were determined. Conclusion: The established method of using UT-7 dependent cell line to test the SCF bioactivity can be used in routine quality control of the biological potency of recombinant SCF.

Objective Our previous research demonstrated that trkA and p75 receptors of nerve growth factor(β-NGF) are expressed in human pterygium fibroblasts(HPF), and trkA is expressed only in conjunctiva. The purpose of present study was to investigate the effects of β-NGF on proliferation of HPF and analyse the pathogenesis mechanism of pterygium. Methods The HPF specimen was obtained from Union Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology during the surgery. Explant culture technique was used for the primary culture of HPF tissue. The cells of confluenting 80% were collected and digested using 0. 25% tripsin + 0. 02% EDTA (1:1) and the third to fifth generation of cells were utilized in the experiment. Different concentrations of β-NGF was added in medium. Cultured cells were identified using vimentin, keratin and α-SMA. MTT was used to determine the proliferation of HPF after addition of β-NGF. The expression of trkA and p75 in HPF was detected by immumofluorescence method. Cell proliferation also was semi-quantitatively analyzed by detect of expressions of PCNA protein and mRNA in HPF using Western blot and RT-PCR. Results Cultured HPF cells showed the positive responses for vimentin, α-SMA, trkA and p75 but absent reaction for keratin. MTT revealed that the OD value of HPF cells was gradually enhanced with the increase of β-NGF concentration in 12, 24, 48, 72 and 96 hours after β-NGF action with the maximum stimulation at 48 hours. The expression of PCNA protein and mRNA in HPF was significantly different among various concentrations of β-NGF groups(F_(protein) = 24. 980, P = 0. 000; F_(mRNA) = 64. 490, P = 0. 000) and increased from 5 ng/mL β-NGF group through 50 ng/mL β-NGF group in comparison with 0 and 1 ng/mL β-NGF group (P ＜ 0. 05) . Conclusion The findings demonstrate the potential proliferative effect of β-NGF binding to trkA and p75 on HPF.

AIM:TostudythefunctionofmicroRNA(miR)-19aandmiR-92abyseed-targetinginhibitionin multiple myeloma cells and their signal pathways .METHODS:The experiments were divided into t-antimiR-19a group, t-antimiR-92a group, scramble control group and blank control group .The growth-inhibitory potencies were measured by MTT assay.The ability of cell colony formation was measured by cell colony formation assay .The ability of cell invasion was measured by Transwell experiment .The miR-19a and miR-92a target gene signal pathways were integrated by miRFo-cus software.RESULTS:MTT assay showed that t-antimiR-19a and t-antimiR-92a significantly inhibited the viability of multiple myeloma cells , and the best concentration and time were 0.5μmol/L and 48 h, respectively .The colony number in t-antimiR-19a/92a group was less than that in scramble control group .The transfection with t-antimiR-19a or t-antimiR-92a effectively decreased the cell invasion , as the relative invasion cell number was significantly decreased compared with scramble control group.miR-19a and miR-92a were involved in mTOR signaling, cell cycle and other cancer pathways . CONCLUSION:miR-19a and miR-92a cluster might be a potential target for therapeutic intervention in multiple myelo-ma.

Structure of a recombinant chimeric anti-CD20 IgG1 monoclonal antibody was verified by the application of high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS)and N-terminal sequencer. Molecular masses, N-terminal sequences and peptide maps of the antibody treated with different reagents and enzymes were measured. Results indicate that the amino acid sequences of light and heavy chains and 10 disulfide bonds were consistent with theoretical structure. By comparison of molecular masses and peptide maps for the fully glycosylated and deglycosylated samples, the N-linked glycosylation site was identified. The method is simple, rapid, precise, and could be referred to the quality control and structure determination of other IgG1 products.

Sulfur compounds in the diesel were selectively derived into methylsulfonium salts by reacting with iodomethane in the presence of silver tetrafluoroborate, and characterized by positive-ion electrospray ionization (ESI) fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance (FT-ICR MS). The conversion ratios and react selectivities of the methylation for various sulfur compounds were investigated by gas chromatograph coupled with pulse flame photometric detector (GC-PFPD). Result shows that the sulfur compounds in the diesel can react with iodomethane easily at room temperature, the most of sulfur compound derived into methylsulfonium salts;the homologue of benzothiophene get the higher conversion ratio and react selectivity than the homologue of dibenzothiophene (DBT). It is found that primarily sterically hindered alkylated DBT, for example, 4- or 4-, 6- DBT, is recalcitrant to be methylated. Other than benzothiophenes and dibenzothiophenes, one- and two-ring sulfides, as well as other sulfur compounds with a double bond equivalent (DBE) value ranged from 1 to 12 are identified in the diesel.

Objectives To investigate the consumption of carbohydrate and distribution of dietary glycemic load (GL) in Chinese adults. Method Data from China National Nutrition and Health Survey in 2002 were used for this analysis. Dietary glycemic load was calculated as a function of glycemic index, carbohydrate content and frequency of intake of individual foods. Results Dietary glycemic load was contributed by 92% from cereals. People with low dietary GL /4184 kJ tended to consume more fat, less cereals, and less carbohydrates. The prevalence of overweight and obesity was higher in those with low GL/4184 kJ, especially in urban residents. Conclusion People with low GL/4184 kJ tend to consume more fat, less cereals, less carbohydrates. The situation in urban residents is more serious. Based on factors including cereals intake, energy contribution from fat and carbohydrates, prevalence of malnutrition, overweight and obesity. A proposed range for dietary GL /4184 kJ in Chinese adults can be 80~120.

Objectives To analyze the relationship between dietary carbohydrate and glycemic load(GL) and the plasma lipid level and dyslipidemia risk. Method The sample of adults above 18y of age from "National Survey on Nutrition and Health Status of the Chinese People 2002" was used,excluding pregnant women,mothers and people who controled their diets. Data of GI from China Food Composition 2002 and International Glycemic Index Table 2002 were used. The dietary GL as the indicator of dietary carbohydrate was calculated by multiplying the carbohydrate content of each food by its glycemic index,then multiplied by frequency of consumption and summed up from all food. Correlation analysis,multiple regression and Logistic regression were used to analyze the relationship between dietary GL and plasma lipid level and dyslipidemia risk. Results Dietary GL remained inversely associated with plasma total cholesterol(TC) and low density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C) . With the increase of dietary GL,the risk of hypercholesterolemia and high blood LDL-C decreased. In the meantime dietary GL remained negatively associated with plasma high density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C) . With the increase of dietary GL,the risk of low blood HDL-C increased. Dietary GL remained inversely associated with plasma triglyceride(TG) ,but showed no significant influence on risk of hypertriglyceridemia. Conclusion The traditional Chinese dietary pattern which is characterized by cereals as staple food is helpful to decrease dyslipidemia risk.

AIM:To explore the expression level of microRNA-140 ( miR-140 ) in human gastric cancer and normal gastric tissues, and the regulatory effect of miR-140 expression on the function of SGC-7901 cells.METHODS:The expression levels of miR-140 in human gastric cancer and normal gastric tissues were detected by real-time PCR.miR-140 mimics ( miR-140 up-regulated expression) and miR-140 inhibitors ( miR-140 down-regulated expression) were trans-fected into human gastric cancer SGC-7901 cells by liposome method.At the same time, the untransfected control group ( control group) and miRNA nonsense sequence transfection group ( NC group) were set up .The expression of miR-140 in the cells after transfection was detected by real-time PCR.The cell viability and growth inhibition rate with DDP were meas-ured by MTT assay.The cell cycle and apoptotic rate of SGC-7901 cells were analyzed by flow cytometry.The invasion a-bility of SGC-7901 cells was measured by Transwell assay.The protein expression of histone deacetylase 4(HDAC4) in the cells was determined by Western blot.RESULTS:The expression level of miR-140 in human gastric cancer tissues was significantly lower than that in normal gastric tissues (P<0.05).Compared with control group and NC group, the viability and invasion ability of the SGC-7901 cells were decreased, the cell cycle was arrested, the cell growth inhibition rate and apoptotic rate with DDP treatment were increased, and the protein expression of HDAC4 was down-regulated ( P<0.05) in miR-140 mimics group.However, in miR-140 inhibitors group, the viability and invasion ability of the SGC-7901 cells were increased, the cell cycle was promoted, the cell growth inhibition rate and apoptotic rate with DDP treatment were de-creased, and the protein expression of HDAC4 was up-regulated ( P<0.05 ) .CONCLUSION:The expression level of miR-140 in the gastric cancer tissues is low.miR-140 serves as a tumor suppressor to regulate the viability, apoptosis and invasion ability of gastric cancer cells, and to play a role by down-regulating HDAC4 protein.miR-140 may serve as a new target for diagnosis and treatment of gastric cancer.