Objective:To establish a method to detect food allergen based on Latex-enhanced immune turbidimetry ( PETIA) and apply to clinic.Methods: The PETIA method was used for evaluating the detection system including standard curve , detection-limit,stability, intra-assay and inter-assay precision and cross-reactivity,clinical normal serum specimens and clinical allergic diseases serum specimens were measured to evaluated the perspective of the clinical application .Results: The standard curve :Y=837.1 x2-125.2x+10.036, linear range: 0.0-400 U/ml, the correlation coefficient of the standard curve was 0.996, the intrabatch and interbatch precision was<10%.The normal reference range was≤33.5 U/ml,the AUC of ROC curve was 0.957,the sensitivity was 89.61%,The specificity was 65.22%, the accuracy was 84.00%, and the positive predicted value was 89.61%, the negative predicted value was 65.22%.the test results have strong correlation with ELISA ( r=0.890 2 ) .Conclusion: The PETIA method for detecting food allergen achieved corresponding clinical application standards and may be used for the diagnosis of food allergies .

Objective To investigate the effect of platelet-derived growth factor(PDGF) in DCVS diseases after SAH. Methods Alteration of PDGF gene and mRNA expression in DCVS brain tissues after SAH by RT-PCR and immunohistochemistry. Results To compare with the control group, transcription level of PDGF mRNA up-regulated evidently 3 days after transfusion (P

AIM: To explore whether exogenous hydrogen sulfide (H2S) depresses high glucose (HG)-in-duced injury by modulating the Janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of transcription ( JAK/STAT) pathway in hu-man umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs).METHODS:The protein levels of JAK2, STAT3 and cleaved caspase-3 were determined by Western blot.The cell viability was measured by CCK-8 assay.Mitochondrial membrane potential ( MMP) was detected by rhodamine 123 staining followed by photofluorography.The intracellular level of reactive oxygen species (ROS) was analyzed by DCFH-DA staining followed by photofluorography.The activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) was also measured.RESULTS:Pretreatment of the HUVECs with 400 μmol/L NaHS (a donor of H2S) for 30 min prior to exposure to 40 mmol/L glucose ( HG) markedly attenuated HG-induced upregulation of the phosphorylation of JAK2 and STAT3.Pretreatment with 400μmol/L NaHS for 30 min or with 20μmol/L AG490 (inhibitor of the JAK/STAT pathway) for 30 min attenuated the injury of HUVECs induced by HG, as indicated by the increases in cell viability and SOD activity, and decreases in the protein level of cleaved caspase-3, ROS generation and dissipation of MMP.CONCLU-SION:Exogenous H2 S protects HUVECs against HG-induced injury by inhibiting JAK/STAT pathway.

BACKGROUND:Calcaneus is a kind of irregular bone, with complicated three-dimensional structure. Calcaneus is often measured with X-ray plain film, while spiral CT three-dimensional imaging is a potent technology for anatomic measurement and has good application prospect. However, little is known about it. OBJECTIVE:To measure calcaneal anatomic data in Chinese peoples with spiral CT three-dimensional reconstruction and to explore its clinical significance.
METHODS:Calcaneal spiral CT three-dimensional reconstruction in 100 Chinese adults (including 50 males and 50 females) were performed. The length, width, height of calcaneus, and Bohler’s and Gissane’s angles were measured after reconstruction, and compared with the data of westerners.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The mean length, width and height of the Chinese calcaneus were respectively (74.60±5.06) mm, (29.71±2.93) mm and (45.23±4.46) mm in male group, and (71.48±5.36) mm, (26.65±3.01) mm and (42.23±4.49) mm in female group. There were no significant differences between male group and female group in al the above parameters (P>0.05). There was no significant difference in the Gissane’s angle between the two groups (123.3±8.5° versus 122.7±8.9°;P>0.05). The Bohler’s angle in male group (35.98±4.34)° was significantly lower than that in female group (38.81±4.43)° (P<0.05). The length, width and height of Chinese calcaneus were significantly lower than those of westerners (P<0.05). The Bohler’s angle and Gissane’s angle in Chinese adults showed no statistical significance compared with the westerners (P>0.05). Experimental findings indicate that, the length, width and height of Chinese calcaneus in female were lower than that in male, but Bohler’s angle is significantly higher than that in male, there was no significant difference in Gissane’s angle between males and females. Compared with the data of westerners, the length, width and height of Chinese adult calcaneus are significantly decreased, and no difference is found in Bohler’s angle and Gissane’s angle.

Objective To report the clinical,myopathological and genetic features of a patient with distal myopathy caused by caveolin-3 (CAV3) deficiency.Methods The patient was a 27-year-old female.She had an onset symptom of asymmetric lower extremities weakness.The proximal limb-girdle muscles were involved subsequently.Clinical data of this patient were collected.The leg muscle magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and an open biopsy of left tibialis anterior muscle were performed.In addition to histological,enzyme histochemical staining and ultrastructural examination,immunohistochemical staining with antibody against CAV3 was done.CAV3 gene was analyzed in the patient and her parents.Results Tl-weighted enhanced skeletal muscle MRI of the lower limbs showed the abnormal signal in distal and proximal muscles.Muscle biopsy showed moderate dystrophic changes and immunostaining for CAV3 showed reduced plasmalemma in the muscle fibers.Gene analysis disclosed a heterozygous c.136G ＞ A (p.Ala46Thr)mutation in the CAV3 gene,and the patient's parents did not have this mutation.Conclusions We report a distal myopathy case caused by c.136G ＞ A (p.Ala46Thr) mutation in the CAV3 gene,who had an onset symptom of asymmetric lower extremities weakness.The proximal limb-girdal muscles were also involved.This would help clinical doctors to know more about this rare myopathy.

AIM: To analyze the nucleotide and putative amino acid sequences of PIA genes isolated from N. gonorrhoeae and to construct the prokaryotic expression system of PIA gene.METHODS: The entire PIA genes from 9 strains of N. gonorrhoeae were amplified by using high fidelity PCR. The target amplification fragments were sequenced after T-A cloning. Homology comparison of the nucleotide and putative amino acid sequences of PIA genes from the isolates with the reported sequences in GenBank was then performed. A prokaryotic expression system of PIA gene was constructed. Different dosages of IPTG were applied to induce the expression of the target recombinant protein (rPIA) and 10% SDS-PAGE plus Bio-Rad Agarose Image Analysor was used to determine the expression level of rPIA. rPIA was extracted using Ni-NTA affinity chromatography and the purified effect was detected by SDS-PAGE.RESULTS: In comparison with the reported PIA gene sequences (GenBank No: L19962), the homologies of nucleotide and putative amino acid sequences of PIA genes from the isolates were 99.6%-100% and 99.1%-100%, respectively, which indicated that all the isolates were belonging to serovars IA6. Output of rPIA was as high as 50.1% of the total bacterial proteins. The purified rPIA only showed a single target protein fragment in gel.CONCLUSION: Serovar IA6 is dominant in the local N. gonorrhoeae isolates and sequences of the encoding gene are relatively conserved. The constructed prokaryotic expression system is able to express rPIA with high efficiency, which may lay a foundation for further development of serological detection kit and vaccine of N. gonorrhoeae.

Adult ; China ; Female ; Humans ; Ichthyosis Vulgaris ; diagnosis ; genetics ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Pedigree ; Young Adult

Objective To explore the impact of Cesarean section on newborn′s early suction. Methods A literature review was conducted to summarize the impact of Cesarean section on newborn′s early suction from aspects of sucking behavior, breastfeeding initiation, and breast sensitivity to sucking stimulus. Results Cesarean section has detrimental effect on nerves and muscles which are responsible for sucking behavior. It causes incompatible of sucking dynamics, delayed breastfeeding initiation, ineffective sucking stimulus, and finally, failed lactation and breastfeeding. Conclusions Cesarean section impairs newborn′s early suction.It suggests that our nursing staff should pay attention to related education and encourage the vaginal delivery.Additionally,supports on timely breastfeeding,correct latch-on and sucking gesture should be given to Cesarean newborns immediately after delivery to promote the successful breastfeeding.

AIM: To explore whether necroptosis contributes to the high glucose (HG)-induced damage in hu-man umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs).METHODS: The protein levels of receptor-interacting protein 3 (RIP3) and cleaved caspase-3 were detected by Western blot.The intracellular levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) were deter-mined by DCFH-DA staining followed by photofluorography.Mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) was measured by rhodamine 123 staining followed by photofluorography.RESULTS: Treatment of HUVECs with HG at different concentra-tions (10, 20 and 40 mmol/L glucose) for 24 h gradually enhanced the expression levels of RIP3.Treatment of HUVECs with HG (40 mmol/L glucose) for different time (3 h, 6 h, 9 h, 12 h and 24 h) also up-regulated the expression levels of RIP3, peaking at 9 h.Pretreatment of HUVECs with 20 μmol/L Z-VAD-FMK (an inhibitor of caspase) for 30 min before exposure to HG enhanced the expression level of RIP3.Pretreatment of HUVECs with 100 μmol/L necrostatin-1 (an inhi-bitor of necroptosis) for 1 h before exposure to HG alleviated the HG-induced injuries, such as a decrease in cell viability, an increase in ROS generation and dissipation of MMP, but up-regulated the protein level of cleaved caspase-3.CON-
CLUSION: Necroptosis mediates HG-induced injury in HUVECs.There is a negative interacting between necroptosis and apoptosis.

OBJECTIVETo observe the effect of zoledronic acid on bone mineral density (BMD) and bone metabolic markers in elderly patients with primary osteoporosis.

METHODSForty-eight elderly patients with osteoporosis were randomly assigned to zoledronic acid group (n=23) to receive treatment with 5 mg zoledronic acid once a year and the control group (n=25). In both groups, the patients were given Vitamin D3 and caltrate on a daily basis for a year. The bone mineral density (BMD) and bone metabolic markers were observed after the treatment.

RESULTSCompared with the control group, zoledronic acid group had significantly higher L1-4, neck, Inter and Ward's BMD (P<0.05) with reduced B-NTX (P<0.05). The N-MID and CT showed no significant differences between the two groups (P<0.05).

CONCLUSIONZoledronic acid administration once a year can increase BMD and lower the serum bone turnover metabolism, and can be used in the treatment of primary osteoporosis in elderly patients.

Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Bone Density ; Bone Density Conservation Agents ; therapeutic use ; Diphosphonates ; therapeutic use ; Female ; Humans ; Imidazoles ; therapeutic use ; Male ; Osteoporosis ; drug therapy ; metabolism ; Treatment Outcome