Objective To study the expression of SARS-associated coronavirus nucleocapsid(N) gene in Pichia pastoris and to obtain recombinant N protein with good biological activity.Methods The gene encoding the full N protein of SARS-CoV was amplified by PCR and cloned into Pichia pastoris expression vector pPICZA.The recombinant expression plasmid pPICZA/N was transformed into X-33,KM71H and GS115. The positive insert transformants were screened,cultured and induced by methanol.The recombinant protein was further purified with Ni affinity chromatography.Antigen activity was detected with anti-N monoclonal antibody,polyclonal antibody and sera from SRAS patients.Results SDS-PAGE and immunological analysis demonstrated that only Pichia pastoris transformants KM71H/pPICZA/N and X-33/pPICZA/N expressed Mr 70 000 fusion protein with special antigenicity.Conclusion SARS-CoV N protein expression in Pichia pastoris has been achieved,establishing the basis for further study of biological and immunological function of N antigen.

Objective:To explore improving effect of Danqi soft capsule on hemorheology in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) and its myocardial protection effect .Methods:A total of 84 CHD patients treated in our hos‐pital from Dec 2013 to Dec 2014 were enrolled .They were randomly divided into routine treatment group (n=42) and combined treatment group (n=42 ,received Danqi soft capsule therapy based on routine treatment group ) .He‐morheological indexes ,ECG and inflammatory factor levels [C reactive protein (CRP) ,tumor necrosis factor α(TNF‐α)] were measured and compared between two groups before and after treatment .Results:Compared with before treatment , above hemorheological indexes significantly reduced in both groups after treatment ( P< 0.05 all) ,compared with routine treatment group ,there were significant reductions in high shear whole blood viscosity [ (5.12 ± 0.73) mPa/s vs .(4.47 ± 0.86) mPa/s] ,low shear whole blood viscosity [ (7.36 ± 1.32) mPa/s vs .(6.21 ± 1.03) mPa/s] ,plasma viscosity [ (1.47 ± 0.31) mPa/s vs .(1.31 ± 0.25) mPa/s] ,erythrocyte aggregation index [ (3.53 ± 0.45) vs .(2.93 ± 0.26)] and fibrinogen level [ (2.95 ± 0.28) g/L vs .(2.08 ± 0.24) g/L] in combined treatment group , P< 0.05 all .Total effective rate on ECG in combined treatment group was significantly higher than that of routine treatment group (85.71% vs .57.14% ,P<0.05) .Compared with before treatment ,CRP and TNF‐αlevels significantly reduced in both groups after treatment ( P<0.05 all) ,compared with routine treatment group ,there were significant reductions in levels of CRP [ (6.52 ± 1.61) mg/L vs .(5.18 ± 1.25) mg/L] and TNF‐α [ (283.28 ± 18.28) pg/ml vs .(245.08 ± 12.24) pg/ml] in combined treatment group , P<0.05 all .Conclusion:Danqi soft capsule combined routine treatment can significantly improve hemorheology and reduce related inflamma‐tory factor levels ,possess myocardial protection effect in CHD patients ,which is worth extending .

Kawasaki disease is a systemic inflammatory disease of small and medium vessels in children under 5 years of age, which is also one of the most common causes of acquired heart disease in children.Stem cells are a kind of multipotential cells with the ability of self-renewal, self-replication and multi-differentiation.They are important biomaterials in modern regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.So far, substantial studies have found that stem cells such as endothelial progenitor cells, induced multifunctional stem cells, adipose-derived stem cells and so on are involved in the regulation of the pathogenesis of Kawasaki disease and play an important role in anti-inflammation and protection of the vascular endothelial cell damage.The potential of stem cells is gradually being developed and applied to the diagnosis and treatment of Kawasaki disease.However, the pathogenesis and treatment of stem cells in Kawasaki disease are not fully understood, and more basic and clinical trials are still needed.

Objective:To master the changes of Kashin-Beck disease (KBD) in Shaanxi Province, and provide scientific basis for formulating the prevention and control strategy of KBD and adjusting the prevention and treatment priorities of KBD.Methods:In 2008, 15 administrative villages in 12 townships (towns), 6 ward counties (districts) of 4 cities of Shaanxi Province were selected as survey points; from 2009 to 2011, according to the sampling requirements of the national Kashin-Beck disease surveillance plan, 7 ward counties were selected each year, and 4 townships from each county and 1 village from each township were selected as survey points; from 2012 to 2015, 31 ward counties were selected each year, with 5 townships from each county and 3 villages from each township as survey points; from 2016 to 2018, 43, 12 and 12 ward counties were selected each year, and 5 townships from each county and 3 villages from each township were selected as survey points; in 2019, all ward villages of 62 ward counties were selected as survey points. Children aged 7 to 12 years old (7 to 16 years old in 2009 - 2011 for clinical examination) were selected for X-ray and clinical examination of KBD. The clinical positive detection rate of KBD, the positive detection rate of X-ray and the positive detection rate of metaphysis were calculated, and the disease condition in KBD areas was determined.Results:From 2009 to 2011, a total of 7 628 children aged 7 to 16 years old were clinically examined, and a total of 323 356 children aged 7 to 12 years old were examined in 2008 and 2012 - 2019. No clinically positive cases of KBD were detected. From 2008 to 2018, a total of 114 199 children aged 7 to 12 years old were examined for KBD. A total of 48 cases were positive on X-ray, with a detection rate of 0.04% (48/114 199), of which 47 cases were positive on metaphysis, the detection rate was 0.04% (47/114 199). The positive X-ray detection rate in each year was lower than 3.0%, and the positive X-ray detection rate and the positive metaphysis detection rate of KBD in children in the whole province had been kept below 0.10% since 2011, which was in a low fluctuation. From 2012 to 2016, and 2018, 2019, all of the ward villages monitored in the KBD areas had reached the standard of elimination of KBD. In 2017, 99.49% (194/195) of KBD areas reached the standard of elimination of KBD.Conclusion:From 2008 to 2019, the incidence of KBD in Shaanxi Province continues to decline, the incidence of KBD in ward villages has reached the elimination level and it is in the state of continuous elimination.

The infection of 2019-nCoV can lead to overexpression of inflammatory factors, triggering cytokine storm and causing serious damage to the body. Glucocorticoids have anti-inflammatory properties and may be an effective treatment option. The use and dosage of glucocorticoids in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) remains controversial. This article reviews the theoretical basis, clinical evidence, debates and specific measures of glucocorticoids in the treatment of COVID-19, to provide reference for rational application of glucocorticoids in the future.

ObjectiveTo explore the relationship between rotary strength of trunks and stability of the low back in patients with nonspecific low back pain. MethodsBefore sling exercise therapy (SET), 22 patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain were measured the rotary strength of core muscles of trunks with Proxomed Tergumed functional spinal evaluation and training system and the core stability of the low back with SET system. Their correlation was analyzed. ResultsThe core rotary strength was positively correlated with the local stability in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain (r=0.876, P<0.001). ConclusionIncreasing the rotary strength of trunks is important to improve local stability in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain.

Objective To observe the signs of retinal vessel diameter among different clinical characteristic groups such as sex,age,BMI,the duration of DM. Methods200 diabetic patients were selected.Using face to face questionnaire survey forms filled in the questionnaire in order to collect the general situation of all subjects selected.The diameters of vessels were measured using a computer-assisted imaging program. ResultsIn type 2 diabetes mellitus,there was no significant difference in the retinal arteriolar and veular diameters between the groups with different sex.In type 2 diabetes mellitus,as age increased,both the retinal arteriolar diameters and the retinal veular diameters declined.In type 2 diabetes mellitus,there was no significant difference in the retinal arteriolar and veular diameters between the groups with different BMI.In type 2 diabetes mellitus,as the duration of DM increased,the retinal veular diameters dilated and the retinal arteriolar diameters declined.After storied in accordance with age,we can draw the sameConclusion . ConclusionIn type 2 diabetes mellitus,as the duration of DM increased,the retinal veular diameters dilated and the retinal arteriolar diameters declined.

Objective To study the influencing factors of retinal vessel caliber in type 2 diabetes mellitus and supply the elementary data for clinic. Methods Two hundred diabetic patients were involved in this study, and the vessel caliber was measured by fundus oculi color photo and computer-assisted imaging program. Biochemical indicator and blood pressure was examined and other document was achieved by questionaire. Results In type 2 diabetes mellitus, the retinal vein caliber had negative correlation with age and positive correlation with fasting blood glucose (FBG), glycosylated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and the duration of diabetes mellitus(P < 0.01 ). The retinal arteriole caliber had negative correlation with age, blood pressure and the duration of diabetes mellitus (P < 0.01 or < 0.05 ). Conclusion The influencing factors of retinal vessel caliber in type 2 diabetes mellitus are age,FBG,HbA1c,blood pressure and the duration of diabetes mellitus.

Stem cells are those with long-term self-renewal and produce differentiated cells at least one end of the cell capacity. Stem cell transplantation can be used for the treatment of many kind of liver diseases which includes acute liver failure, inherited metabolic liver diseases, as well as end-stage liver disease. This Article summarizes the types of stem cell types applied for treatment of liver diseases, stem cell tracing technology, as well as the clinical application of stem cells. It also discusses the problems existed and the research focus.

The proto-oncogene, c-kit gene, widely expresses on the mast cell, melanoeyte, haemopoietic stem cell, intestinal cell of cajal and germoeyte. Recent researches have revealed the relationship between the e-kit gene and the carcinogenesis, proliferation, infiltration and metastasis of some malignant tumor. This article aimed to make a review of its biological function, lab and clinical research advancement in the digestive tract tumor.