In Western countries, the mutation status of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes is commonly determined for genetic counseling among members of families with a history of breast or ovarian cancer, especially for women of the Ashkenazi Jewish ethnicity. Recent studies in the Cancer Genome Atlas project have demonstrated that BRCA2 mutation carriers are more responsive to platinum-based chemotherapy among high-grade serous ovarian cancer patients. Thus, in Western countries, the mutation status of BRCA1 and BRCA2 is recognized to have an important value with which to assess cancer risk and therapeutic response. However, very limited studies of BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations and their implications for counseling and therapeutic prediction have been conducted in China. Therefore, a potentially important genetic test that is technically simple has not benefited Chinese women with an increased risk of breast or ovarian cancer. This article summarizes the current progress in the study of BRCA1/2 mutation in China and recommends an increased effort in applying advances in genetic testing to the clinical management of Chinese patients with ovarian cancer.
Age Factors ; Asian Continental Ancestry Group ; genetics ; Disease-Free Survival ; Female ; Genes, BRCA1 ; Genes, BRCA2 ; Genetic Predisposition to Disease ; ethnology ; Genetic Testing ; Humans ; Mutation ; Ovarian Neoplasms ; drug therapy ; ethnology ; genetics ; surgery ; Platinum ; therapeutic use ; Remission Induction ; Risk ; Survival Rate

Cerebral Infarction ; diagnosis ; Child ; Humans ; Male ; Purpura, Schoenlein-Henoch ; pathology

Objective To investigate the regulatory effect of insulin-like growth factor binding protein 7 (IGFBP7) on the synthesis and secretion of fibronection and the inhibiting effect of anti-IGFBP7 antibody on apop-tosis of hepatic stellate cell-T6 (HSC-T6). Methods HSC-T6 cultured in vitro were divided into blank control group, IGFBP7 20 μg/L group, anti-IGFBP7 antibody 0.25 mg/L group, anti-IGFBP7 antibody 0.50 mg/L group and anti-IGFBP7 antibody 1.00 mg/L group. HSC-T6 were treated by IGFBP7 for 24 hours, then the expression of fibronectin was detected by Western blot and the content of fibronectin by ELISA. After incubating HSC-T6 with anti-IGFBP7 antibody for 14 hours, the inhibiting effect of anti-IGFBP7 antibody on HST-T6 was evaluated by MTT assay, and the effect of anti-IGFBP7 on the apoptosis of HST-T6 was detected by flow cytometry. All data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA, t test and SNK-q test. Results The content and expression of fibronection in IGFBP7 20 mg/L group were significantly higher than those in the blank control group (t = 22.06, 7.43, P < 0.05). Anti-IGFBP7 antibody had an obvious inhibiting effect on the proliferation of HSC-T6 (F=14. 70, P < 0.05), and it also enhanced the ratio of apoptosis of HSC-T6 (F = 63.79, P < 0.05). Conclusions IGFBP7 can increase the synthesis and secretion of fibronectin which is the principal component of extracellular matrix. Anti-IGFBP7 antibody can inhibit the proliferation and promote the apoptosis of HSC-T6.

Objective To investigate the effect of propofol pretreatment on hippocampal monocyte chemotactic protein-1 ( MCP-1 ) and CC-chemokine receptor type 2 (CCR2) expression following forebrain ischemiarepcrfusion (I/R) in rats. Methods Twenty-four male SD rats weighing 250-300 g were randomly divided into 3 groups ( n = 8 each): group Ⅰ control; group Ⅱ I/R and group Ⅲ propofol pretreatment. Cerebral I/R was induced by clamping bilateral common carotid arteries for 10 min combined with hypotension ( MAP was maintained at 35-45 mm Hg) induced by exsanguinations in group Ⅱ and Ⅲ. In group Ⅲ propofol 50 mg/kg was injected into femoral vein immediately before cerebral ischemia. The animals were sacrificed at 6 h of reperfusion. Hippocampal tissue was obtained for detection of MCP-1 mRNA and CCR2 mRNA and their protein expression by RT-PCR and Western blot technique. Results I/R significantly increased the expression of MCP-1 and CCR2 in hippoeampal tissue as compared with control group. Propofol pretreatment significantly attenuated cerebral I/R induced increase in MCP-1 and CCR2 expression. Conclusion Propofol pretreatment can significantly inhibit forebrain I/R-induced hippocampal MCP-1 and CCP2 expression.

Objective To investigate the changes of iron-related proteins in different sex mice before and after burns.Methods The burn model in mice were prepared with 90 ℃ vapor.Both liver and spleen iron contents were measured by colorimetric method.Hepatic hepcidin and Fpn1 mRNA content were determined with RT-PCR.The Fpn1 protein was determined with Western blot.Results After burns,the content of spleen iron was increased and the expression of hepatic hepcidin was decreased in male mice,and at the same time the Fpn1 of liver and spleen was reduced.The content of iron homeostasis abnormality in female mice was less serious.Conclusion The change of iron-related proteins after burns may be one cause of iron homeostasis abnormality.The differences of iron-related protein expression in different sex after burns suggest that estrogen has a potentially protective function.

Objective To determine the expression of endothelin in kidneys of rats with unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO). Methods Rats were evenly divided into two groups. Some were subjected to complete ligation of left ureter and the others with sham operation were used as control group.Four weeks later, we examined the mRNA expressions of ET-1 in kidneys of all these rats using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) method.The immunohistochemistry analysis was carried out to investigate the protein level of ET-1. The urinary concentration of ET-1 was determined by radioimmunoassay.Results In UUO group, the urinary concentration of ET-1 increased substantially;both gene expression and protein level of ET-1 were much higher than those in control group. At the same time, tubulointerstitial fibrosis was present in the kidneys of rats with UUO. Conclusion ET-1 is involved in the pathogenesis of the injury of UUO.

Objective To obsevre the clinical efficacy of acupuncture at bilateral sphenopalatine ganglions in treating allergic rhinitis. Methods Patients with allergic rhinitis were selected, and then were randomly divided into bilateral group, unilateral group, and control group, with 35 cases in each group. By the end of the study, 5 cases of bilateral group, 3 cases of unilateral group, and 2 cases of control group were removed. The bilateral sphenopalatine ganglions were acupunctured simultaneously in bilateral group, and the unilateral sphenopalatine ganglion was treated by acupuncture in unilateral group, once a week, for 4 weeks. The control group received routine acupuncture on Yingxiang (LI20), Bitong (EX-HN8), Yintang (EX-HN3), and Hegu (LI4), twice a week, for 4 weeks. Rhinitis symptom scale and life quality of nasal conjunctival scale score before and after treatment in the three groups were observed. The clinical efficacy was evaluated and the adverse reactions were recorded. Results The total effective rates of bilateral group, unilateral group and control group were 93.33% (28/30), 90.63% (29/32) and 72.73% (24/33), respectively, and the bilateral group and unilateral group were better than the control group (χ2=19.507, P=0.001), without statistical significance between bilateral group and unilateral group (P>0.05). Rhinitis symptoms and life quality were improved in the three groups (P<0.05), and the bilateral group and unilateral group were better than the control group (P<0.05), without statistical significance between bilateral group and unilateral group (P>0.05). Only 1 case of subcutaneous hematoma showed in unilateral group. Conclusion Acupuncture at sphenopalatine ganglions has confirmed efficacy, and there is no difference in the efficacy between acupuncture on bilateral sphenopalatine ganglions and unilateral sphenopalatine ganglion.

Objective To study the imaging characteristics of osteosarcoma.Methods 35 patients with osteosarcoma proved pathologically were examined by radiography,of them 25 cases were examined with CT scan or MRI,and 8 cases undergone contrast-enhanced MRI.The imaging features of osteosarcoma were analysed comparatively with that of pathology.Results The lesions localized at distal part of femur in 17 cases and proximal part of tibia in 8 cases,that were most location of this tumor.The imaging characteristics of osteosarcoma included bone destruction,neoplastic bone,periosteal reaction and soft-tissue mass,in some cases,epiphyseal plate and epiphysis were involved,even the joint face and the opposite osseous of joint(skip lesions).On enhanced MR scanning,the margin of tumor was enhanced in early and the center of tumor was delayed enhancement.CT could showed "sieve sign"and small neoplastic bone.Conclusion Osteosarcoma has certain imaging characteristics;X-ray examination is the first choice in diagnosing osteosarcoma,CT and MR could provide much more comprehensive imaging information for clinic.

Objective The aim of this paper is to know about the pollution of microcystin-LR(MC-LR)in Fenhe First reservoir and Fenhe Second reservoir in Taiyuan and provide reference for making the policy of prevention microcystin-LR pollution.Methods During the low water period(May,2005)and common period(Oct,2005),5 liter water was sampled in the entrance,the center and the exit in Fenhe First reservoir and Fenhe Second reservoir respectively.The concentrations of MC-LR in two reservoirs were determined by the high-performance liquid chromatography(HPLC).Results The average concentration (0.875 ?g/L)of MC-LR in low water period was 3 time of that(0.283 ?g/L)in common period in Fenhe First reservoir.The average concentration(0.815 ?g/L)of MC-LR in low water period was 17 time of that(0.048 ?g/L)in common period in Fenhe Second reservoir.The level of MC-LR in the entrance was the highest,that in the exit was the lowest,that in the center was middle. The concentration of MC-LR of the entrance in low water period was more than the MC-LR limit(1 ?g/L)in Life drinking water hygienic guide(2001).Conclusion MC-LR pollution has been found in Fenhe First reservoir and Fenhe Second reservoir and the pollution is serious in low water period.

Acupuncture Points ; Acupuncture Therapy ; Humans ; Periarthritis ; therapy ; Shoulder Pain ; therapy