The contents of tea polyphenolic compounds, ascorbic acid, flavones and tea catechins in 17 kinds of Chinese tea were reported.In multivariable analysis, both factor analysis and regression technique were used to assess the realationship between blocking rate (transferred into In odd, dependent variable) and tea active constituents (independent variable) . It has been shown that the correlation coefficient between each pair of independent variables is comparatively high. One main factor could explain 80% of variation among independent variables, of which the factor loadings were 0.951 (tea catechins), 0.88 (tea polyphenolic compounds), 0.842 (ascorbic acid). It has been found that tea polyphenolic compounds had a higher contribution to the blocking rate. The blocking rates on NPRO formation were 88% for 2 ml green tea extract, 74% for tea polyphenolic compounds extracted from 2 ml green tea, and 75% for 20 mg of tea catechins, the same amount as contained in 2ml of tea extract. The blocking rate -was 28% for the same amount of ascorbic acid contained in 2 ml of tea extract, and therefore ascorbic acid in tea didn't play an important role in the blocking of NPRO formation. Tea polyphenolic compounds and tea catechin affected NPRO formation in the same manner as tea extract, i.e. inhibtion in higher level and promotion in lower level. Thus, it might be concluded that blocking effect on NPRO formation was mainly due to tea polyphenolic compounds especially tea catechin in tea.

Objective:To construct a recombinant adenovirus vector carrying human cytomegalovirus(hCMV) UL144 gene and to explore the biological characteristics of UL144 gene-modified DCs.Methods:The UL144 gene was amplified from hCMV DNA,which was extracted from hCMV-DNA positive serum.The recombinant adenovirus vector carrying hCMV UL144 gene was constructed with AdEasy system and then transfected into HEK293 cells to create recombinant adenovirus Ad-UL144.The expression of inserted gene was identified by RT-PCR.The recombinant adenovirus was then transfected into mice myeloid dendritic cells.The surface proteins of dendritic cells were analyzed by FACS,and cytokines in supernatant were detected by ELISA.T cell proliferation stimulated by gene-modified DC was examined by 3H-TdR uptake assay.Results:The UL144 gene was successfully cloned into the pAdEasy-1 plasmid.The recombinant adenovirus Ad-UL144 was packed in HEK293 cells,with a viral titer of 3?1010 pfu/ml.DCs infected with AdCMV-UL144 had markedly decreased surface expression of CD80,CD86 and I-Ad(P

Background Glaucoma is characterized by loss of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) followed by visual field defects.Spectral domain OCT(SD-OCT) enabled more precise and quantitative assessments of macular ganglion cell complex (GCC) thickness.Objective This study was to evaluate the diagnostic ability of GCC thickness in identifying primary open angle glaucoma (POAG).Methods A prospective study was performed.Seventy POAG patients and 30 healthy volunteers were enrolled in Beijing Tongren Hospital from November 2015 to April 2016.Macular GCC thickness and peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness were measured with RTVue SD-OCT,and Humphrey perimetry was performed on the eyes.The patients were assigned to the early stage POAG group,advanced POAG group and later stage POAG group based on the mean defect (MD) of visual field.The average,superior,inferior GCC and RNFL,focal loss volume (FLV),and global loss volume (GLV) were measured and compared among the groups.The correlations between GCC thickness or RNFL thickness with MD were evaluated in the POAG eyes.The discrimination capabilities of GCC thickness or RNFL thickness were assessed and compared by using areas under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves (AUC).Results Compared with the normal control group,the average,superior,inferior GCC thickness and RNFL values were evidently reduced,the FLV and GLV were significantly increased in the early stage POAG group,advanced POAG group and later stage POAG group (all at P＜0.001).Compared with the early stage POAG group,the average GCC and RNFL thickness values were significantly reduced,and GLV was increased in the advanced POAG group and later stage POAG group (all at P＜0.05).In the later stage POAG group,superior RNFL was thinner than that in the early stage POAG group (P =0.003).The superior GCC value were lower in the later stage POAG group than that in the early stage POAG group and advanced POAG group (all at P＜0.001).Compared with the early stage POAG group,the inferior GCC and RNFL thicknesses were decreased and the FLV was increased in the advanced POAG group and the later stage POAG group (all at P≤0.01).Linear positive correlations were found between average GCC,superior GCC,inferior GCC,average RNFL,superior RNFL or inferior RNFL and MD (r =0.624,0.583,0.601,0.571,0.447,0.537,all at P＜0.001),and the positive correlations were also seen between average GCC and average RNFL,between superior GCC and superior RNFL or between inferior GCC and inferior RNFL (r =0.648,0.630,0.602,all at P＜0.001).The AUCs were 0.965,0.979,0.924,0.985,0.980,0.990,0.979 and 0.992 in the average GCC,superior GCC,inferior GCC,FLV,GLV,average RNFL,superior RNFL and inferior RNFL,with the largest AUCs in the FLV and inferior RNFL thickness.No significant difference was found in the AUC between FLV and inferior RNFL thickness (P＞0.05).Conclusions Inferior GCC is more susceptible to glaucomatous damage.FLV and GLV from GCC pattern parameters are sensitive indicators for diagnosis of POAG.GCC thickness could be a valid structural parameter for detecting glaucoma and can be used as a marker in glaucoma assessment.

A simple spcctrophotometric method for determination of total rare-earth metals in food is presented. Weigh 5 gm of dry sample in a dish. After soaking the sample more than half an hour with 10 ml 3N H2SO4, evaporate to dryness on a hot plate and ash at 600℃. Dissolve the ash in 1 ml 6N HCl, and evaporate to dryness. Dissolve the residue in 2 ml water, and transfer it to a 10 mi-graduated tube. Wash the dish repeatedly with small amount of water. Transfer the washings to the same tube, and dilute to 10 ml with water. Pipette two portions of aliquots of 4 ml sample solution to two 10ml graduated tubes in which 2 ml of HCOOH-NH3 buffer (pH 3.7) is added. After mixing, add 1 ml each of 10% sulphosalicylic acid solution and 5% ascorbic acid solution. Make volume to 8 ml with water. Mix thoroughly. After 10 minutes, add 1 ml 15% alcoholic diphenylguani-dine solution, mix and add 1 ml 0.025% arsenazo Ⅲ &K solution. Mix, and measure the optical density at 680, 660 and 640 nm against a reagent blank solution. Calculate the total rare-earth metals content with a calibration curve. The sensitivity of the method is 0.01 ?g/ml and the detection limit is 0.05ppm (5 gm of sample). The average recovery of added TRExOy is 91.9% (n = 14).

Objective To investigate the effect of methylprednisolone (MP) therapy on apoptosis of neurons in the paraventricular nucleus (PVN) after traumatic brain injury (TBI) in rats.Methods A total of 185 Wistar rats were divided into sham operation group (n =20),trauma control group (n =45),low-dose MP therapy group (n =50) and high-dose MP therapy group (n =70),according to the random number table.TBI models were induced by fluid percussion injury.TUNEL staining,immunohistochemistry and transmission electron microscope were used to detect PVN neuron number and apoptosis.Results Apoptotic neurons in the PVN were 0.7 ± 1.6,rare in sham operation group,whereas apoptotic neurons in trauma control group were firstly detected at 3 days and reached peak at 7 days (36.4 ± 18.8),with a slump of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) for 208.0 ± 19.8.High-dose MP therapy markedly increased the neuron apoptosis (70.7±27.2),reduced CRH-positive cells (141.7 ±32.6),and increased short-term mortality (55％) when compared to trauma control group (all P ＜ 0.05).In contrast,low-dose MP greatly reduced PVN neuron apoptosis (17.6 ± 6.9),but increased CRH-positive cells (249.2 ±20.3) (P＜0.05) and decreased the short-term mortality (10％).Conclusions High-dose MP therapy increases neuronal apoptosis in PVN and short-term mortality after TBI.However,low-dose MP protects PVN neurons against TBI-induced apoptosis and reduces the mortality.

Objective To evaluate comparability of two different assay system for detecting CRP.Methods Following the profile of Clinical and Laboratory Standard Institute (CLSI)document EP9-A2,50 blood samples with anti-coagulant ED-TA-2K were collected from emergency patients at Changhai Hospital.The test result of samples by the i-CHROMA Reader was compared and evaluated with those by Beckman Immage 800.Results The linear regression equation for plasma CRP was:Y=1.076 5X-3.031 5,R2=0.986.The linear regression equation for whole blood CRP was:Y=0.882 6X-1.180 8, R2=0.931 1.For whole blood samples with low HCT (<30.45%).Used correction equation:CRP (after corrected)=CRP (before corrected)/(1-HCT).The regression equation (after corrected)was:Y=1.006 8X-3.612 2,R2=0.950 9.Con-clusion CRP concentration detected by i-CHROMA showed good correlation and comparability compared to laboratory ref-erence system by using plasma samples.Results form whole blood samples with low HCT should be corrected to improve comparability.

ObjectiveTo assess the efficacy of herpes virus entry mediator (HVEM) gene modifled dendritic cells (DCs) in protecting against myosin induced myocarditis,and to investigate the involving mechanism.MethodsWe treated experimental autoimmune myocarditis (EAM) mice with myosin-pulsed DCs which were transfected with HVEM-expressing adenovirus (Ad-HVEM) or control vectors,then evaluated myocarditis,plasm cTn [ and autoantibody by histopathology,fluoroimmunoassay,and ELISA,respectively.ResultsWe found that DCs transfected with Ad-HVEM (DC-Ad-HVEM) could protect against EAM.Further study showed DC-Ad-HVEM could produce regulatory cytokine IL-10,and IL-10 promoted the production of a key regulatory T cell subset which is important in peripheral tolerance.The T cells mediated protection against EAM.ConclusionThis study suggest that myosin-DC-Ad-HVEM cell gene therapy is a safe and effective way for inhibiting the development of EAM,and the signal net mediated by HVEM plays different roles in different cells.

Objective:To investigate the change regularity and influencing factors of subfoveal choroidal thickness (SFCT) with age among adults.Methods:A cross-sectional study was adopted.A total of 281 Chinese adults, aged between 21 and 90, were selected from working staff and retired staff of an institution who underwent routine physical examinations from June to October 2016 in Beijing Tongren Hospital.One eye of each subject was included in the study according to the random number table method.The subjects were divided into different age groups including 21-30 years group, 31-40 years group, 41-50 years group, 51-60 years group, 61-70 years group, 71-80 years group and 81-90 years group.The SFCT was measured at the fovea and at 500 μm, 1 000 μm and 2 000 μm nasal (N) and temporal (T) to fovea by high definition-optical coherence tomography.Multiple linear regression equation was used to analyze the influence of ages, gender, intraocular pressure (IOP), spherical equivalent (SE) and retinal thickness on SFCT.This study followed the Declaration of Helsinki and was approved by the Ethics Committee of Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University (No.TRECKY2016-012). Written informed consent was obtained from each patient prior to any examination.Results:Mean SFCT of eligible 229 subjects (229 eyes) was (218.73±79.69)μm.Choroid became thinner gradually towards nasal and temporal part.There were significant differences in SFCT, N2 000, N1 000, N500, T500, T1 000 and T2 000 among all age groups ( F=27.05, 22.85, 25.38, 29.11, 32.55, 29.22, 28.70, all at P<0.01). Choroidal thicknesses of all locations showed age-related linear decrease with a steep drop after 50 years old ( R2ranged 0.35-0.47, all at P<0.01). SFCT was associated with SE (β=-10.07, P<0.01) and age (β=-2.43, P<0.01) but not related with gender (β=-19.69, P=0.057), foveal thickness (β=0.02, P=0.897) or IOP (β=-0.86, P=0.466). Conclusions:SFCT shows an age related linear decrease with a steep decline after 50 years old, which was associated with aging and higher SE in myopia, but not related with gender, foveal thickness or IOP within the normal range.

Objective To evaluate the immune status of acute rejection recipients,and to improve the short-term and long-term survival rate of renal transplant recipients and grafts,and to investigate dynamically the changes in the immune repertoire of patients with acute rejection.Methods Combined multiplex PCR amplification technique and high throughput sequencing technique,the TCR β chain complementarity determining region 3(CDR3)diversity and repertoire characteristics at different time points during renal transplantation were analyzed,in order to reveal the immunological characteristics of T lymphocytes in patients with acute rejection.Results The diversity of TCR CDR3 in acute rejection patients was reduced to the lowest one day after surgery.The diversity of TCR CDR3 before acute rejection was higher than before.The acute rejection-related upregulated TCR CDR3 amino acid sequences were screened out.In addition,TCR beta chain V and J subfamily showed the phenomenon of advantage usage in pre-acute rejection,which may be due to T cell recognition of transplanted kidney antigens in vivo.Conclusions The immune diversity of patients with acute rejection is significantly lower.In addition,TCR beta chain V and J subfamily show the phenomenon of advantage usage.

Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of microcatheter assisted trabeculectomy on the treatment of childhood glaucoma.Methods A prospective case series method was performed.Sixteen childhood glaucoma with 22 eyes were enrolled in Henan Eye Hospital and Zhengzhou Second People's Hospital from December 2016 to August 2017.Nine males with 12 eyes and 7 females with 10 eyes were included,and the age ranged from 6 months to 8 years (median 4 years).All the subjects underwent microcatheter assisted trabeculectomy.The intraocular pressure changes were observed preoperation and 7 days,1 month and 6 months after surgery,and the postoperative complications were analyzed.This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Henan Eye Hospital (2018KS-01) and Zhengzhou Secord People's Hospital (No.20161202001),and adhered to the tenets of the Declaration of Helsinki.Written informed consent was obtained from each guardia prior to any medical examination.Results Twenty eyes of 14 patients underwent microcatheter assisted trabeculectomy,the success rate was 90.91％.Twelve eyes were operated with full incision (incision range was 360°),8 eyes were performed with subtotal incision (incision range was 180°-330°),while the microcatheter could not pass over 90° in 2 eyes and was switch to traditional Harms knife trabeculotomy-trabeculectomy intraoperatively.The intraocular pressures of the 20 eyes that underwent microcatheter assisted trabeculectomy preoperation,7 days,1 month and 6 months after surgery were (26.55 ±4.38),(20.48 ± 3.62),(13.71 ± 6.35) and (12.67 ± 5.37) mmHg,respectively.The intraocular pressures in patients at different time points were statistically significant (F=112.771,P＜0.001).At the last follow-up,the intraocular pressures of 18 eyes were controlled.Among them,16 eyes achieved completely controlled intraocular pressure while 2 eyes returned to normal intraocular pressure after using ocular hypotensive drugs.The intraocular pressure of 2 eyes increased again after operation,and the intraocular pressure could not be controlled after combined use of anti-hypertensive drugs.All patients had no serious complications during and after the operation.Different degrees of anterior chamber hemorrhage occurred in 16 eyes during the surgery,and all the hemorrhages were absorbed within 1 week after surgery.Conclusions For children with glaucoma,microcatheter assisted trabeculectomy can achieve good intraocular pressure reduction effect without serious complications.