ObjectiveTo investigate the correlations between Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection and acute myocardial infarction(AMI).MethodsSpecific antibodies and DNA to HSV-1 were measured in 51 patients with AMI(AMI group),42 patients with old myocardial infarction (OMI group) and 31 normal controls (NC group) who had no angiographic evidence of coronary artery disease.Moreover,the changes of and relationships between fibrinogen(Fg),6-Keto-prostaglandin-F 1? (6-Keto-PGF 1? ),Thromboxane B 2 (TXB 2 ),P-selection(GMP 140 ) and HSV-1 infection were determined in the three groups.ResultsThe prevalence of HSV-1IgG antibody was associated with AMI(OR4.266).Adjustment for the major cardiovascular risk factors didn't attenuate this correlation(OR3.321).Those who were HSV-1 positive in the AMI group had significantly higher levels of Fg,TXB 2 and GMP 140 and a significantly lower level of 6-Keto-PGF 1? than those who were HSV-1 negative in the same group.Correlation analysis revealed that the average concentration of IgG antibody to HSV-1 was positively associated with the levels of Fg,TXB 2 and GMP 140 but negatively associated with the level of 6-Keto-PGF 1? in the HSV-1 positive patients of the AMI group.ConclusionThere is a significant correlation between HSV-1 infection and AMI.HSV-1 infection is associated with Fg,TXB 2 ,6-Keto-PGF 1? and GMP 140 .

Objective To investigate the correlations between chlamydia pneumoniae (Cpn) infection and acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Methods Specific Cpn antibodies and the DNA were measured in 51 patients with AMI (AMI group), 42 patients with old myocardial infarction (OMI group) and 31 normal controls (NC group) who had no angiographic evidence of coronary artery diseases. Moreover, the changes of and relationships between fibrinogen (Fg), hemorheological parameters and Cpn infection were determined in the three groups. Results The positive rates and levels of Cpn IgG and Cpn IgM in the AMI group were higher than those in the NC group (P

Objective To investigate the correlations between chlamydia pneumoniae (Cpn) infection and acute myocardial infarction(AMI). Methods Specific antibodies and DNA to Cpn were measured in 51 patients with AMI(AMI group),42 patients with elderly myocardial infarction (OMI group) and 31 normal controls (NC group), 33 patients(UC group)who had no angiographic evidence of coronary artery disease. Moreover,the levels of fibrinogen(Fg),6-ketoprostaglandin f1alpha(6-Keto-PGF1?),thromboxane B2(TXB2) and P-selection(GMP 140) were determined in the four groups. Results The prevalence of Cpn IgG antibody was associated with AMI(OR 3.65).Adjustment for the major cardiovascular risk factors did not attenuate this correlation(OR 3.17). Those who were Cpn positive in the AMI group had significantly higher levels of Fg,TXB2 and GMP 140, and a significantly lower level of 6-Keto-PGF1? than those who were Cpn negative in the same group.Correlation analysis revealed that the average concentration of IgG antibody to Cpn was positively associated with the levels of Fg,TXB2 and GMP140 but negatively associated with the level of 6-Keto-PGF1? in the Cpn positive patients of the AMI group. Conclusions There is a significant correlation between Cpn infection and AMI. Cpn infection is associated with the levels of Fg,TXB2, 6-Keto-PGF1? and GMP140 in plasma.

AIM: Aquaporins(AQP) are very important for the water transport across cell membrane. Aquaporin 7(AQP 7) and aquaporin 8(AQP8) expressed in the rat testis, but the biophysical functions of these two aquporins in testis and the regulatory mechanism of their expression remain unclear. The aim of this study was to find out if the expression of these two aquporins was correlative with the function of testis, and if panaxadiol saponins (PDS) affected their expression. METHODS: 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 12 weeks old rats were divided into saline and PDS injection groups. Semi-quantified RT-PCR method was employed to detect aquaporin 7 and 8 gene expression: using total RNA extracted from rat testis as PCR template, then using optical scanner to measure the OD value of bands on agrose electrophoresis. OD value of target gene products was divided by which of contol gene. The ratio was identified as the quantity of target gene expression. Western blot was also employed to detect expression of these two proteins in the testis. RESULTS: ①OD value of AQP 7 mRNA products in testis of 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks rats were 48 227, 51 536, 59 567 respectively and the ratio divided by OD value of control gene was 0.82, 0.85, 0.99; OD value of AQP 8 mRNA products in testis of 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks rats were 23 092, 39 302, 43 316 respectively, the ratio divided by OD value of control gene was 0.39, 0.65, 0.72. Thus, AQP 7 and 8 mRNA expression increased with age. ②After PDS injection for 2 weeks. AQP 7 and 8 mRNA expression in 4 weeks old rats increased to 0.97 and 0. 72,which in control group were 0. 82 and 0. 39; the ratio decreased to 0.77 and 0.55 in 8 weeks old rats, which in control group were 0.85 and 0.65. There was no PCR product of neither aquaporins in 12 weeks old PDS injected rats, except products of control gene. ③ Western blot of AQP 7 and 8 protein showed little difference between PDS and saline injected 12 weeks old rats. CONCLUSION: ①Quantity of AQP 7 and AQP 8 expression was related to testis function of rats. ②PDS influenced the expression of AQP 7 and AQP 8 mRNA, perhaps by promoting the secretion of LH in pituitary.

AIM:Aquaporins (AQP) are very important for the water transport across cell membrane. There are at least 10 mammalian AQPs( aquaporins 0-9) distributed in various organs and different kinds of cells. Each AQP has a distinct organ distribution, and this distribution could be useful in presuming the biological function of the aquaporin. The aim of this study was to figure out the distribution of aquaporin 7 (AQP7) and aquaporin 8(AQP8).METHODS：Semi-quantified RT-PCR was employed in this research. The ratio of OD value of target gene products divided by which of control gene products was calculated. Among 35 organs, testis, epididymis, skin, muscle, rectum, lung, bronchus, lymph node, stomach, duodenum, jejunum, ileum, colon, pancreas, liver, gall bladder, spleen, mammary gland, uterus, placenta, tonsil, urinary bladder, thyroid came from normal area of removed samples during operation. cDNA library of Prostate, thymus, salivary gland, penis, carotiol artery, adrenal gland, occipital lobe of brain, temporal lobe of brain, frontal lobe of brain, parietal lobe of brain, mid brain, choroid plexus are purchased from OriGene biotechnique company.RESULTS：①AQP 7 mRNA was found in testis, muscle, gall bladder, carotiol artery, lymph node and adrenal gland, and maximum expression of AQP 7 was in testis.②AQP 8 mRNA was found in pancreas, testis, skin and colon. and maximum expression of AQP 8 was in pancreas.CONCLUSION:Coexistence of AQP 7 and 8 in testis was confirmed, which suggested that both of these two aquaporins were involved in the regulation of testis function.

Objective To investigate the mechanisms of metformin (Met) for protecting H9C2 myocardial cells damage induced by saturated fatty acids (palmitic acid,PA) in rats.Methods Rat H9C2 myocardial cell lines in blank control group,PA group and three different concentrations of metformin and PA combination groups were cultured for 24 h.Then Western blot was adopted to detect the protein expression of nuclear factor κB p65 (NFκB p65),intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM1),phosphorylated inhibitor of nuclear factor κB (p-IκBα) and phosphorylated adenosine monophosphate activated protein kinase(p-AMPK);the quantitative real-time PCR(qRT-PCR) was used to detect the mRNA expression of nuclear factor of nuclear factor κB(NFκB),chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 2 (CCL2) andintercellular cell adhesion molecule-1(ICAM1).Results Compared with the control groups,the protein expression of NFκB p65,p-IκBα and ICAM1 in the PA group was increased (P<0.05);compared with the PA group,the protein expression of NFκB p65,IκBα and ICAM1 in the Met+PA combination groups was decreased in various degrees with the Met concentration increase (all P<0.05),while the protein expression of p-AMPK was significantly risen with the Met concentration increase (all P<0.05).Compared with the control group,the mRNA expression of CCL2 and ICAM1 in the PA group was increased (P<0.05);compared with the PA group,the mRNA expression of CCL2 and ICAM1 in the Met+PA combination groups was decreased (P<0.05).Conclusion Met can alleviate H9C2 myocardial cellular damage caused by saturated fatty acid inducing increase of CCL2 and ICAM1 expression.

AIM: To find out whether different dosage of rare earth element-lanthanum can influence the expression of aquaporin 7(AQP 7) in the testis of rats. METHODS:Rats were fed with lanthanum nitrate ［La(NO3)3］ and killed 6 months later. Testes were then removed immediately to extract total RNA. Northern blot analysis is performed finally. RESULTS:0.1 mg/kg La(NO3)3 depressed the expression of AQP 7 in rat testis, while 20 mg/kg La(NO3)3 had no significant effect on it. CONCLUSION: AQP 7 expession is found in the rat testis; La(NO3)3 can depress the expression of AQP 7 in the rat testis.

Objective To construct a eukaryotic expression plasmid of pcDNA 3.1-Ag85A-CD226, and to use it as DNA vaccine then further evaluate its immunogenicity through oral administration in a mouse model.Methods The CD226-PCR2.1-ToPo plasmid was used as the template to clone CD 226 gene by PCR.The CD226 gene was then inserted into pcDNA 3.1-Ag85A plasmid to construct the recombinant plas-mid of pcDNA3.1-Ag85A-CD226.After identified by restriction enzyme analysis and sequencing , the re-combinant plasmid was transfected into HEK 293 cells by using lipofection .The expression of Ag85A-CD226 gene in HEK293 cells was detected by RT-PCR, Western blot and indirect immunofluorescence assay .The purified recombinant plasmid was used to prepare the Ag 85A-CD226 DNA vaccine by liposomal encapsula-tion.The vaccine was administered intragastrically to mice .The activities of NK cells , the cytokine levels in the supernatants of spleen cell cultures and the mRNA level of cytokines in the intestines were evaluated to analyze the immunogenicity of Ag85A-CD226 DNA vaccine.Results The Ag85A-CD226 DNA vaccine was prepared successfully .The expression of Ag85A-CD226 fusion protein was detected in HEK293 cells.The activities of NK cells from mice vaccinated with Ag 85A-CD226 DNA vaccine were higher than those from other control groups (P<0.01).The level of TNF-α, IFN-γand IL-2 in the supernatants of spleen cell cul-tures and in the intestines were significantly up-regulated in comparison with other control groups ( P <0.01).The level of IL-4 in the supernatants of spleen cell cultures was down-regulated in the experimental group (P<0.01), but the level of IL-4 in intestines showed no significant difference among the five groups (P>0.05).Conclusion The Ag85A-CD226 DNA vaccine could significantly enhance Th1 type immune responses systemically and in the intestine as in comparison with those vaccinated with single dose of Ag 85A DNA vaccine or CD226 DNA vaccine.

AIM: To find out whether different dosage of rare earth element-lanthanum can influence the expression of aquaporin 7(AQP 7) in the testis of rats. METHODS:Rats were fed with lanthanum nitrate [La(NO 3) 3] and killed 6 months later. Testes were then removed immediately to extract total RNA. Northern blot analysis is performed finally. RESULTS:0.1 mg/kg La(NO 3) 3 depressed the expression of AQP 7 in rat testis, while 20 mg/kg La(NO 3) 3 had no significant effect on it. CONCLUSION: AQP 7 expession is found in the rat testis; La(NO 3) 3 can depress the expression of AQP 7 in the rat testis.

Objective To study the effect of microalbuminuria (MAU) on artery elasticity in middle-aged and elderly essential hypertension (EH) patients with CHD.Methods Two hundred and forty-six EH patients were divided into middle-aged EH group (n=114) and elderly EH group (n=132) with 45 EH-free subjects undergoing physical examination served as a control group.The CF-PWV,Ba-PWV and CSP in patients included in this study were measured with an arteriosclerosis detector.Results The volume of ACR and incidence of CHD were significantly higher in middle-aged and elderly EH groups than in control group (19.30％ and 16.67％ vs 0％,P＜0.05).The number of 1-,2-and 3-branch lesions was significantly greater,the ba-PWV and ACR volume were significantly higher in elderly EH group than in middle-aged EH group (P＜0.05).The number of 3-branch lesions was significantly greater,the CSP,CF-PWV,ba-PWV and ACR volume were significantly higher in middle-aged and elderly EH groups with 3-branch lesions than in those with 1-and 2-branch lesions (P＜0.05).Multivariate linear regression analysis showed that age,CF-PWV,CSP,MAU were positively associated with the number of coronary artery lesions (P＜0.05,P＜0.01).Conclusion CF-PWV and CSP can show the severity of CHD and renal damage.The renal vascular damage is exacerbated in elderly EH patients with CHD.