Objective To analyze international research status and research focus of neural stem cells.Methods Using bibliometric analysis,the paper analyzed the international neural stem cells research documents in web of science database by analysis tools such as Thomson Data Analyzer.Research status on neural stem cells was analyzed including the distributions of years,countries,institutions and currently hot topics of international research on neural stem cells were emphatically analyzed.Results Researches on neural stem cells have developed rapidly in the recent 10 years.Main research countries include the America,China,Japan,and European Union etc.The key research topics in the field of international neural stem cells included neural stem cells proliferation,differentiation,gene transcription,gene expression in basic research and research on neural stem cells transplantation therapy including Parkinson' s disease,spinal cord injuries,stroke,Alzheimer disease,Huntington disease etc.Conclusions Neural stem cells research has become a hot topic for international researchers,and inspiriting progress has been made.There are still many issues that need to he further explored.

Aim To investigate the effects of 1 7-me-thoxyl-7-hydroxyl-benzofuran chalcone(YLSC)on my-ocardial ischemia /reperfusion injury(MI /RI)by mod-ulating PI3K/Akt signaling pathway and the possible mechanisms.Methods Male SD rats were randomly
divided into sham group,model group,YLSC group, wortmannin(WM)group and YLSC +WM group(n =8).The rat model of MI /RI was established by ligation of the left anterior descending artery for 30 min fol-lowed by loosening the ligature for 2 h.After reperfu-
sion,blood samples were obtained to determine serum contents of CK-MB,LDH,NO and TNF-α.The pro-tein levels of total (t)-Akt,phosphorylated (p)-Akt and LC3-Ⅱ were detected by Western blot.Caspase-3,Beclin1 and eNOS mRNA expression was evaluated by FQ-PCR.Results YLSC pretreatment greatly re-duced serum levels of CK-MB,LDH and TNF-α,and elevated NO content.It also inhibited the expression of
caspase-3,Beclin1 and LC3-Ⅱ,while enhanced p-Akt and eNOS expression.Conclusion YLSC protects the heart against MI /RI via inhibition of apoptosis and excessive autophagy,in which protective effect is regu-lated by activation of the PI3K/Akt pathway.

Objective To investigate the serum levels and correlation between macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) and regulated on activation normal T cell expressed and secreted cytokines (RANTES) in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB).Methods Forty-four CHB patients (CHB group)and 30 healthy controls (control group) were enrolled in this study.The venous blood was collected and serum MIF and RANTES levels were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Correlation between MIF and RANTES was analyzed in CHB group.Results The serum MIF and RANTES levels in CHB group were significantly higher than those in control group [(8.48 ± 1.70) μ g/L vs.(1.99 ± 2.38) μ g/L,(3.94 ±2.38) μ g/L vs.(0.33 ± 0.15) μ g/L,P =0.000].There was no correlation between MIF level and RANTES level(r =0.212,P＞ 0.05).Conclusions The serum MIF and RANTES levels are significantly increased in patients with CHB,but there is no correlation.The participation pathogenesis way of CHB is different.

RNA interference (RNAi) is a newly developed technology. It is the different levels of gene silencing induced by specific degradation of targeted genes in vivo, and both exogenous and endogenous double-stranded RNAs could induce the specific degradation. RNAi has been applied in tumor therapy, viral infection, hepatitis B and many other diseases. siRNA is the effector molecule which induces the RNAi in vivo. But naked siRNA is easily degradated by RNases in vivo, and the half-life is short. Meanwhile, the transfection efficiency of the naked siRNA is comparatively low. So the naked siRNA needs the help of vectors to penetrate the cell membrane and take action. Viral vectors have the potential immunogenicity and mutagenicity in gene therapy. Therefore, non-viral vectors are drawing more and more attention. The latest development of the non-viral vectors is summarized in this review.

Objective: To investigate the prevalence and molecular characteristics of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in a large dairy farm and market-sold raw livestock meats in Suzhou City, so as to provide the evidence for evaluating human health risks of STEC. Methods: Bovine stool samples and breeding environmental samples were collected from a large dairy farm in Suzhou City, and beef, pork and mutton samples were collected from markets in Suzhou City. STEC strains were isolated and virulence genes were characterized in STEC strains using quantitative fluorescence PCR assay. The sensitivity to common antibiotics was tested using the broth microdilution plate method, and the genotypes of STEC were characterized using pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE). Results: A total of 624 samples were collected, including 110 adult cow stool samples, 170 calf stool samples, 60 farm environmental samples, 126 beef samples, 100 minced beef samples, 15 pork samples, 15 minced pork samples, 18 mutton samples and 10 ground mutton samples. A total of 12 non-O157 STEC strains were isolated, with a detection rate of 1.92%, and the detection rates of non-O157 STEC strains were 4.12%, 1.59% and 3.00% in calf stool samples, beef samples and minced beef samples, respectively, while non-O157 STEC strains were not detected in adult cow stool samples, environmental samples, pork samples, minced pork samples, mutton samples, or minced mutton samples. Among the 12 STEC strains, there were 4 strains carrying stx1 gene, 4 strains carrying stx2 gene and 4 strains carrying stx1 and stx2 genes. The 12 STEC strains showed the highest prevalence of resistance to ampicillin, ampicillin/sulbactam, cefotaxime and cefazoline (all were 41.67%), and were sensitive to imithiomycin, polymyxin, azithromycin, cefoxitin and ciprofloxacin, and there were 5 strains with multidrug resistance (41.67%). The 12 STEC strains were characterized with 11 genotypes and had no unique gene fingerprint patterns, with the Dice similarity coefficient ranging from 61.3% to 92.7%. Conclusions The detection of non-O157 STEC strains is high in calf stools, and non-O157 STEC strains show a level of resistance to common antibiotics and present molecular polymorphisms. The monitoring and management of STEC strains should be strengthened.

Objective To investigate the structural response of diaphragm and soleus of the rat after mechanical ventilation (MV), and to explore the specific mechanism of the dysfunction of both muscles.Methods Sixteen male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into control group and MV group, with 8 rats in each group. Rats in MV group were treated with controlled ventilation and maintained anesthesia, and those in control group were only anesthetized without MV and maintained anesthesia. The diaphragm and soleus were harvested after MV for 18 hours, and the morphology changes were observed with light microscope. The cross section of muscle fiber was observed by immunofluorescence technique analysis, and the cross-sectional area of muscle fiber was calculated. The ultra structural changes in muscle fibers were observed under transmission electron microscope.Results ① Observed under light microscope, the cross section of the diaphragm and soleus muscle in the control group was regular, the nucleus was normal and the cytoplasm was homogeneous. The fibers in the diaphragm-biopsy specimens from MV subjects were smaller than those from control subjects, whereas these signs were not found in soleus. But fiber atrophy in MV specimens was not accompanied by an inflammatory-cell infiltrate. ② Under the fluorescence microscope, the control group had a smaller cross-section of the slow-twitch muscle in diaphragm, while the fast-twitch muscle fibers werelarger. As compared with diaphragm-biopsy specimens from control, specimens from MV subjects showed decreased cross-sectional areas of slow-twitch and fast-twitch fibers, respectively (μm2: 1069.00±155.24 vs. 1297.12±331.15, 2279.66±442.31 vs. 3031.80±596.11, bothP < 0.05). The disproportionate decrease in fast-twitch fibers cross-sectional areas [(70.42±3.61)% vs. (75.63±2.48)%] resulted inan increase in the percentage of total area occupied by the slow-twitch fibers [(29.58±3.61)% vs. (24.35±2.48)%, bothP < 0.01]. There were no significant differences in cross-sectional areas of slow-twitch and fast-twitch fibers in soleus between control group and MV group (μm2: 3193.80±559.36 vs. 3008.84±559.22, 3392.86±514.56 vs. 3594.35±651.67, bothP > 0.05). ③ In the control group, the muscle fibers of the diaphragm and soleus were arranged orderly, the boundary of the light and dark bands and the Z-line were clear, and there was no autophagy in the visual field. The outer membrane of the mitochondria was complete, and the cristae were in the shape of clapboard. The signs of misalignment of myofibrils, disruption of Z-line and vacuolar mitochondria were found in diaphragm from MV group, whereas these signs were not found in soleus. Diaphragm from MV group exhibited an increase in autophagic vesicles visualized by transmission electron microscopy as compared with control group.Conclusions Controlled MV for 18 hours resulted in diaphragmatic inactivity and promoted muscle injury and atrophy, while autophagy and mitochondrial dysfunction were enhanced. Soleus immobilization for 18 hours was not associated with muscle atrophy. These facts suggest that the signaling associated with diaphragm atrophy during MV may involve different mechanisms compared with other models of muscle atrophy. Diaphragm appeared to be more susceptible to MV.

Objective To detect the effects of exenatide on the related indicators of proliferation, invasion and apoptosis of cell line SCC-25. Methods SCC-25 cells were cultured in vitro. The expression level of glucagon like peptide 1 receptor (GLP-1R) was determined by Western blot assay in SCC-25 cells. SCC-25 cells were divided into four groups:control group and exenatide group (1,10 and 100 nmol/L). The ability of cell proliferation was detected using MTT assay after 24 h, 48 h and 72 h of culture. The ability of invasion was measured with Transwell assays. The expression levels of MMP-2, Caspase-3 and Phospho-p38 MAPK were measured by Western blot assay. Results GLP-1 receptor expression was found in SCC-25 cells. Compared with control group, the cell survival rate, invasion rate and the expression of MMP-2 were significantly decreased in SCC-25 group (P＜0.05). The expression of Caspase-3 were significantly increased (P＜0.05).Changes were in a concentration-dependent and time-dependent manner (P＜0.05). The expression of Phospho-p38 MAPK was significantly increased at 24 h in 10 nmol/L exenatide group (P＜0.05). Conclusion Exenatide can inhibit the cell proliferation and invasion, which may contribute the apoptosis by promoting expressions of Phospho-p38 MAPK and Caspase-3 of SCC-25 cells.

0.05),but was significant as compared with the blood syndrome(P0.05).Conclusion The syndromes of AIDS fever patients are complex,covering defense,Qi,nutrient,and blood phases as well as triple energizers,characterized as multiple fever types and different tongue and pulse conditions.During the syndrome differentiation of AIDS fever,the incidental and fundamental symptoms should be differentiated based on the synthetical analysis of four examinations.

Objective To investigate the wake-promoting effect of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) on coma rats after traumatic brain in-jury (TBI), and the related mechanism. Methods A total of 168 healthy Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into blank group, TBI group, antagonist group and VNS group, 42 rats in each group. The latter three groups were established TBI model with impact, and the rats in coma at least 30 minutes were included. VNS group accepted VNS, the antagonist group were injected intralateroventricularly Orexin A receptor 1 (OXR1) antagonist SB334867, and TBI group accepted sham VNS. Their behaviors were observed to determine the level of con-sciousness six, twelve and 24 hours after intervention, while the expression ofγ-aminobutyric acid b1 receptor (GABAb1R) in prefrontal cortex was detected with immunohistochemistry and Western blotting. Results There were 42 rats in the blank group, 11 rats in TBI group, 13 rats in the antagonist group, and 28 rats in VNS group awakened finally. The expression of GABAb1R in prefrontal cortex ranged as TBI group, antagonist group, blank group and VNS group from more to less twelve and 24 hours after intervention under Western blotting (F>60.412, P<0.001), and it ranged as TBI group, antagonist group, VNS group and blank group under immunohistochemistry (H=15.121, P=0.002), with no significant difference among time points (H=3.028, P=0.220). Conclusion VNS can promote waking from coma in rats after TBI, which may relate with the decrease of GABAb1R in prefrontal cortex that induced by Orexin A.

Objective To study the expression of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in colorectal cancer,and its relationship with the sensitivity of rectal cancer neoadjuvant radiotherapy.Methods 102 rectal cancer patients with preoperative radiotherapy were selected from January 2013 to January 2016.The COX-2 expression of samples were detected by immunohistochemical.We analyzed the relationship of tumor and adjacent to carcinoma tissue COX-2 expression,radiation sensitivity and the prognosis of patients.Results 71 cases with radiation sensitivity and 31 radiation resistance cases,radiation sensitive rate was 69.6％.The COX-2 expression in the tumor tissue was significantly higher than adjacent tissue (P ＜ 0.05),radiation sensitive patient proportion with positive and strong positive COX-2 expression was significantly lower than the radiation resistance (P ＜ 0.05).The adjacent to carcinoma tissue's COX-2 positive expression of radiation resistance group proportion was significantly higher than the radiation sensitive group (P ＜ 0.05).The tumor COX-2 positive OR strongly positive (OR:4.21,95％ CI:1.26-7.17),tissue adjacent to carcinoma COX-2 positive (OR:8.15,95％ CI:1.43-38.21) were risk factors for neoadjuvant radiotherapy resistance.The survival analysis showed that tumor tissue COX-2 expression of negative OR weakly positive patients survival significantly extended.Conclusions There were significant correlations between the expression of COX-2,neoadjuvant radiotherapy sensitivity and prognosis in colorectal cancer patients.the joint detection biopsy COX-2 expression in colorectal cancer patients with tumor and cancer adjacent tissues,may screening out patients sensitive to radiation and chemotherapy,which making patient better prognosis.