Purpose Melittin was expressed in prokaryotic vector pGEX-2T for production. Methods Melittin gene synthesized with enterokinase digested sequence,the gene was cloned into vector pGEX-2T,and constructed a recombinant plasmid of pGEX-MEL. Then the recombinant vector was introduced into E. coli BL21 (DE3)for expression. Fusion protein was purified by affinity chromatography. Hemolytic activity of Melittin was detected. Results Analysis result showed that the expression products accumulate in the cells to about 29.5 % of total cell protein. Detection of western blot using ant-GST as the first antibody showed that a special blot was revealed among the expression products. It certified that we have succeeded in expressing the fusion protein. SDS-PAGE showed that most part of the products is resoluble. The purity of obtained protein is 95% , by through GST affinity chromatography system. Melittin is harvested with a recovery of 80% by EK digestion. Test results showed melittin has good hemolytic activity. Conclusion We have expressed Melittin successfully by prokaryotic expression system.

The study is designed to investigate the progress in cardiac auscultation proficiency of residents after training program.Thirty eight residents were selected to test their ability of cardiac auscultation.There were 13 cardiac events(or murmurs)in 15 patients,and the auscultation proficiency was expressed as the percentage of recognizing cardiac events accurately.The results showed that the highest auscultation proficiency was whole systolic and diastolic murmurs(up to 79 percent and 61 percent respectively)before training.The percentage of recognizing continuous murmurs,click,mitral stenosis and regurgitation,aortic stenosis increased significantly after training program(P＜0.05).

AIM:To observe the change of nitric oxide(NO)and hydrogen sulfide(H_2S)in blood and lung homogenate of hypoxic pulmonary hypertension(HPH)rat model,and to discuss the meaning of inhalation sodium nitrite and these factors in the treatment of HPH. METHODS:Fifty healthy male Wistar rats were assigned randomly into 5 groups(10 rats each):normoxia control group(NC),normoxia sodium nitrite group(NNI),hypoxic control group(HC),hypoxic normal saline group(HNS)and hypoxic sodium nitrite group(HNI). The mean pulmonary arterial pressure(mPAP),weight of right ventricle,weight of left ventricle plus septum,and the ratio of the weight of right ventricle to that of left ventricle plus septum(right ventricle hypertrophy index,RVHI)were also determined. The serum level of NO and plasma level of H_2S were measured,and at the same time the levels of NO in the lung homogenate were detected. The structures in pulmonary arteries were examined using optical microscope. RESULTS:After model established,compared to that in the normoxia groups,the body weight decreased significantly in hypoxia groups(P<0.05),although no difference of body weight in five groups before producing model was observed. Compared to that in normoxia groups,the levels of mPAP and RVHI increased significantly in hypoxia groups,and compared to that in hypoxia control groups and hypoxia normal saline group,mPAP and RVHI levels decreased significantly in hypoxia sodium nitrite group(P<0.05). Compared to that in normoxia groups,the serum level of NO decreased significantly in hypoxia groups(P<0.05). NO level in lung homogenate decreased significantly in hypoxia control group and hypoxia normal saline group as compared to that in normoxia groups(P<0.05),and no obvious difference between hypoxic sodium nitrite group and normoxia groups was found. The plasma level of H_2S was decreased significantly in hypoxia groups(P<0.05)as compared to that in normoxia groups. H_2S level increased significantly in hypoxia sodium nitrite group as compared to that in hypoxia control groups and hypoxia normal saline group(P<0.05). Observation under optical microscope,the lumen structure of lung in normoxia control group was normal. No significant change in normoxia sodium nitrite group was found. The proliferation of smooth muscle cells(SMCs),the collagen fiber deposition in the vessel wall and every caliber thickening was observed in hypoxic control group. The same changes were also observed in hypoxic normal saline group. The thickened caliber was relieved significantly in hypoxic nitrite group. CONCLUSION:Pulmonary hypertension and right ventricle reconstitution can be relieved by inhalation of sodium nitrite,and can be regulated by the level of NO and H_2S in rats. Above all,inhalation of sodium nitrite may degrade HPH directly or by affecting the externalization and synthesizing of gas signaling molecule indirectly.

AIM　The relation between lung collagen,lung elastin and anti-oxidative capacity was investigated in the experiment, and the aging model of mice was induced by D-galactose. METHOD　The aging mice treated with cistanche desertica polysacchrides (50,100 mg*kg-1*d-1) and determinate the modification of SOD、GSH-Px、Vit E、MDA in blood and lung. RESULTS　Cistanche desertica polysacchrides (CDP), which was isolated from Cistanche desertica cultivated in Xinjiang could enhance lung anti-oxidative capacity and inhibit the modification of lung elatic constitution induced by D-galactose. CONCLUSION　Cistanche desertica polysacchrides have anti-oxidative injury and anti-aging effects on lung.

A revolving drum, about 40cm in diameter, with vertical stripes on its surface, was used in examination. The drum was held 50cm in front of the eyes of aircrew receiving examination. The horizontal optokinetic nystagmus was elicited by vertical black stripes moving horizontally. The examinee was instructed to gaze straight ahead at the black stripes, without deliberate fixation. The drum speed was kept constant at 20?, 40?,60?,80?,100?,120?/s. The velocity of the slow component of nystagmus, its frequency, amplitude and symmetry were recorded when the reaction reached its peak.The slow component velocity and the frequency were increased with the drum speed, but the amplitude was decreased with the drum speed. The wave forms of optokinetic nystagmus were usually of five types.

Objective To investigate the clinical value of radioactive seed 125Ⅰ implantation combined with gemcitabine(GEM)in treatment for peripheral non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC).Methods 60 patients(male 35,female 27,mean age 73.3)with peripheral lung carcinoma were confirmed under CT-guided biopsy including 8 bronchoalveolar caicinomas and 17 squamous carcinomas,6 in the stage I,14 in the stage II,34 in the stage III and 6 in the stage IV were designated under clinical staging.All patients were devided into two groups as GEM group and GEM-125Ⅰ group.GEM group underwent chemotherapy with GEM only and GEM-125Ⅰ group was treated under CT guided radioactive seed 125Ⅰ implantation combined with gemcitabine.Results GEM group showed tumors under controlling as PR in 5,SD in 14,PD in 11 cases;the total effective rate was 16% and the total control rate was 63%.The median survival time was 7 months and one years survival rate was 26%.GEM-125Ⅰ group revealed CR in 5,PR in 11,SD in 8,PD in 6 cases and the total effective rate reached 36% with total control rate as 80%.The median survival time was 12.3 months and one year survival rate was 50%.There was a significant difference(P

Aim To evaluate the pharmacological effects of sodi um ferulate on asthmatic guinea pigs. Methods Guinea pigs were sensit ized by ovalbumin. Two weeks later,ment of Sodium ferulate were injected every d ay five minutes before inhale, the guinea pigs were killed 7 days later. Granul ocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), interleukin-4 (IL-4), interleukin-5(IL-5), Eosinophil cationic protein (ECP) in serum were measured by Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) and fluoroimmunoassay method, the e osinophils (EOSs) were counted and the phosphodiesterase (PDE) in the bronchoalv eolar lavage fluid(BALF) were determined by inverse high-performance liquid chr omatography (HPLC) method. Result After treatment with sodium f erulate for one week at the dose of 25,50,100 mg?kg -1 respectively, th e GM-CSF, IL-4, IL-5 contents were inhibited as compared with the untreated g roup in a dose dependent manner.The count of eosinophil was decreased.The activi ty of PDE of cell in BALF and the level of ECP were decreased.Conclusion Sodium ferulate attenuates the GM-CSF, IL-4, IL-5 in serum and eosi nophils and the activity of PDE and ECP and has protective effect in asthmatic g uinea pig.

AIM To evaluate the effect of METHODS 2 month-old mice were fed routinelycistanche desertica polysacchrides(CDP) on the ni- for 11 mounths to establish the model of naturallytric oxids(NO) ,superoxide dismutase(SOD) in se- aging mice. The cistanche desertica polysacchridesrum and apoptosis of lung cell in aging mice. 25, 50, 100 mg ?kg~' were administrated respec- lively to the mice po. then investigated the concentration of NO, SOD and the morphological changes of apoptosis by fluoromicroscope. RESULTS Aging could induce the lung cell apoptosis, decrease the level of SOD, and increase the level of NO as well. The cistanche desertica polysacchrides signif- icantly ameliorated the lung cell apoptosis; decreased the level of NO, improved the activity of SOD. CONCLUSION Cistanche desertica polysac-chrides have ameliorating and postponing effects on the regressive changes in the lung of aging mice.

Objective To study the application value of chest low-dose spiral CT for the screening of lung cancer in physical examinees . Methods The data of physical examinees that underwent chest low-dose CT for screening of lung cancer from January 2013 to January 2016 was analyzed, the index included the correlation between age and sex with the detection rate of lung nodules and the detection rate of lung cancer, pathological types and clinical stages of lung cancer and so on. Results 9762 physical examinees underwent chest low-dose spiral CT, the detection rates of pulmonary nodules and lung cancer were 58.16%(5678/9762) and 0.34 % (33/9762) respectively. The detection rate of lung cancer increased with the age, the highest detection rate [1.13 % (8/709)] of lung cancer was found in 80 years old and above, the rate in 60-69 years old group was 0.36%(6/1641). In 33 cases of lung cancer, there were 22 cases in stage Ⅰ, 5 cases in stageⅢ, and 6 cases in stage Ⅳ. Early diagnosis rate was 66.67 % (22/33). Compared with the conventional thoracic spiral CT, the low-dose chest CT had loner radiation dose (P<0.05), and the image can meet the diagnostic requirement. Conclusions Chest low-dose spiral CT has great advantages in the detection of pulmonary nodules and early stage lung cancer. The application of low-dose CT in physical examinees, especially in high-risk groups of lung cancer, can improve the positive rate of lung cancer screening.

Objective To evaluate the effects of focal vibration on the physical properties and surface electroyograms of persons with neck-shoulder pain.Methods Thirty-four patients with neck-shoulder pain received 3 to 5 applications of vibratory stimulation of the inner side of the trapezius and scapula for 30 s each time.They reported their pain level using a visual analogue scale.Muscle tone and the elasticity and stiffness of the trapezius muscle were measured bilaterally using a MyotonPRO Muscular Function Evaluation System.Surface electromyography (sEMG) was performed bilaterally during arm extension while standing.The testing was repeated four times:before treatment (baseline),immediately after treatment (IAT),2 hours after treatment (2AT) and 6 hours after treatment (6AT).Results There was a significant reduction in reported pain at IAT and 2AT compared to baseline,but no significant difference was found between the perceived pain at baseline and at 6AT.The values of oscillation frequency,logarithmic decrement and dynamic stiffness had decreased significantly at IAT and 2AT compared to baseline.The average AEMG during upper-arm flexion of the trapezius on the painful side had increased significantly at IAT comparcd to that before the treatment,while the average IEMG and MF were both significantly higher than before the treatment.At 2AT the average AEMG and IEMG were both still significantly higher than at the baseline,but there was no longer a significant difference in the average MF.By 6AT none of the three indicators differed significantly from those before the treatment.Conclusions A single session of focal vibration can relieve pain,increase muscle activation as well as decrease muscle stiffness for people with neck-shoulder pain within 2 hours.