Platelets, small pieces of cytoplasm with biological activity, split and fall off the megakaryocytes and mature from the bone marrow. After stimulated, platelets produce nitric oxide to inhibit their own activation and aggregation. Pathologically, the injury of endothelial cells activates platelets and changes their functions. The release of inflammatory mediators and cytokines induces and enhances the development and progression of atherosclerosis, and thereby promotes the occurrence of erectile dysfunction. Besides, platelets and their related functional parameters may serve as important indicators in the diagnosis and treatment of erectile dysfunction.
Atherosclerosis ; etiology ; Blood Platelets ; physiology ; Cytokines ; metabolism ; Endothelial Cells ; Erectile Dysfunction ; etiology ; Humans ; Male ; Nitric Oxide ; biosynthesis ; Platelet Activation

Mutations in human mitochondrial tRNA genes are responsible for a variety of human inherited diseases. Investigations of the molecular mechanisms of these diseases are of great interest for nowadays scientists. According to the study of post-transcriptional modification patterns of human mitochondrial tRNAs, novel taurine-containing modifications were identified at the anticodon wobble nucleotides of mitochondrial tRNALeu(UUR) and tRNALys. Recently, it was reported that mitochondrial tRNAs harboring one of those encephalomyopathies related mutations, such as A8344G, A3243G, T3271C etc., lacked the normal taurine-containing modification at their anticodon wobble positions. Wobble modification deficiencies of mutant mitochondrial tRNAs were found from cybrid cells, as well as from patient tissues. Molecular surgery experiments showed that the wobble modification is essential for the interaction between the anticodon in tRNA and the codon in mRNA. Furthermore, the enzyme that is responsible for the formation of the modification was identified and characterized. These studies strongly suggested a key molecular factor responsible for the inherited mitochondrial encephalomyopathies and could potentially lead to the development of a gene therapy for these diseases.

Objective:To establish the pathological sample database and standardize pathology specimen management processes to provide a platform for the study of pathology samples. Methods: Using J2EE, JSP, and component object model technology, the system establish the pathological sample library work platform for the pathology network resources, documentation, and intelligent. Results:The system established pathology samples and workflow management system architecture for the collection, storage and analysis of pathology specimens. Conclusion:The system designed to enhance the authenticity and credibility of the sample test results, thereby improve the accuracy of the sample analysis and provides a good reference for information technology-related departments.

Objective To investigate the relationship between exposure intensity and illumination time of blue light and replicative senescence of rat retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) ceils.Methods Thirty-six 12-14 weeks Wistar rats were kept in the cage with a blue-light bulb [(450±10) nm],and were randomly divided into four groups (no light,nature light,500 lx light and 1000 lx light illumination),each has nine rats.The rats in each group were further divided into three subgroups according to illumination time (one month,two months or three months).Eyeballs were collected after intraperitoneal injection of 10% chloral hydrate.The right eye of each rat was embedded in paraffin and sectioned for hematoxylin-eosin (HE)staining,while frozen sections of the left eye were stained for the senescence-associated β-galactosidase (SA-β-Gal).The data were analyzed by SPSS11.5 statistical software.Results The amounts of SA-β-Gal positive RPE cells were significantly different between all groups under the same illumination time 17 (P=0.000),and between all subgroups of different illumination time with same exposure intensity (P＜0.01)except for the control group (no light).Conclusion Blue-light can induce replicative senescence in rat RPE cells in an intensity and time-dependent manner.

Adult ; Diagnostic Tests, Routine ; Female ; Hearing Loss, Sensorineural ; Humans ; Pedigree ; Thrombocytopenia ; diagnosis ; genetics

OBJECTIVE: High mean platelet volume (MPV) values are a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Our aim was to investigate the association between nasal obstructive disease and MPV value. METHOD: This study included 40 patients with nasal obstructive disease and 30 age-and sex-matched healthy subjects as controls. The levels of the number of platelets, MPV, platelet distribution width (PDW) were evaluated and compared in the two groups. Then the MPV was compared in the patients before and after operation in the study group. RESULT: Platelet count is significantly lower in the study group than the control group [(215.0 ± 47.5) x 10(9)/L versus (237.8 ± 46.2) x 10(9)/L]; MPV and PDW is significantly higher in the study group [(10.7 ± 0.7) fL versus (10.3 ± 0.8) fL]; [(12.9 ± 2.0) % versus (12.0 ± 1.3) %]. Comparing to preoperation, MPV values of the study group is significantly decreased after nasal obstructive operations [(10.7 ± 0.7) fL versus (10.4 ± 0.6) fL]. CONCLUSION MPV levels are elevated in patients with nasal obstructive disease, and can be decreased by nasal obstructive operation.
Blood Platelets ; Cardiovascular Diseases ; etiology ; Case-Control Studies ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Mean Platelet Volume ; Nasal Obstruction ; blood ; complications ; Platelet Count ; Risk Factors

OBJECTIVE: Uur aim was to investigate the association between OSAHS and mean platelet volume (MPV) value. METHOD: This study included 70 cases with OSAHS in our ward between Jan. 2012 and Jan. 2014, and the OSAHS patients were divided two groups: mild- to moderate group and severe group; 30 age-and sex-matched healthy subjects was in control group. The correlation among the levels of the number of platelets (PLT), MPV, platelet distribution width (PDW) were evaluated in the two groups. RESULT: PLT count was significantly lower in the severe group than the control group [(202. 8 ± 68. 9] × 10(9)/L, (235. 9 ± 65. 2) × 10(9)/L]; MPV and PDW were significantly higher in the severe group [(10. 9 ± 0. 9), (10. 4±0. 8) fL; (12. 9 ± 1. 9) %, (12. 0 ± 1. 4) %]. There was not significantly difference of MPV between the mild to moderate group and the control group [(10. 7 ± 0. 7), (10. 4 ± 0. 8)fL]. CONCLUSION MPV levels are elevated in patients with the severe OSAHS.
Blood Platelets ; Case-Control Studies ; Humans ; Mean Platelet Volume ; Sleep Apnea Syndromes ; blood ; Sleep Apnea, Obstructive ; blood

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a double-stranded DNA virus that can infect skin and mucosal epithelial cells. It can establish latency in sensory neurons and sporadically reactivate from these cells. In order to reply to attacks of the host and evade the immunity surveillance during infection and reactivation, HSV has developed a multitude of clever strategies. Dendritic cells (DCs), one of the most important antigen-presenting cells (APC), can recognize pathogens at the infection sites and activate specific T cells, thus playing a crucial role in the host immunity against virus infection. This paper reviewed the mechanism of the host immunity against HSV, especially the role of DCs in HSV-induced immune responses and the future research perspective.

[Objective]To evaluate the outcome inforation provided by two scoring systems after operative treatment of elementary posterior wall fractures of the acetabulum.[Method]Thirty-two patients with elementary posterior wall fracture of the acetabulum were included in the study.Functional outcomes were assessed with use of the eight health dimensions of the short form(SF)-36,and clinical outcomes were evaluated with use of the modified Merle d' Aubign? score.The SF-36 scores were compared with previously reported normal values and the correlation was analyzed between the modified Merle d' Aubign? score and score of each SF-36 health dimension.[Result]The mean modified Merle d' Aubign? score was 16.28 (range 13-18,SD 1.3),indicating overall good-to-excellent clinical results.However,all SF-36 health dimensions were significatly lower than the expected forms,with a significant statistical difference(P

Objectives To study the effects of effective constituent of Cortex Moutan-Paeonol and Paeoniflorin on myocardial ischemia and myocardial infarction in experimental canines.Methods The coronary artery ligation was employed to establish the model of canines with acute myocardial ischemia and myocardial infarction.The extent of myocardial ischemia was detected by epicardial-electrocardiogram and the extent of infarction was determined by N-BT staining method.Results The adminstration of Paeonol and Paeoniflorin reduced the myocardial ischemia level(P