OBJECTIVE: To investigate the differential gene expression profiles in patients with blood stasis syndrome by oligonucleotide microarray technique. METHODS: Sixteen patients with blood stasis syndrome were divided into patients with coronary heart disease (CAD) (n=8) and non-CAD patients (n=8) by using coronary angiography. The sex- and age-matched eight healthy persons were enrolled as control group. Venous bloods were collected for extracting RNA. Test-3 chip was first employed to examine the quality of samples. Then the samples were hybridized with Affymetrix U133 Plus 2.0 array to compare the gene expression profiles among the three groups. Gene-array scanner and gene chip operating software were applied to screen hybridization signals and analyze gene expression respectively. Based on the comparison of the three groups of samples, the differential genes related with blood stasis syndrome were analyzed by Gene Ontology (GO) and pathway, and confirmed by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). RESULTS: Forty-eight differential genes were found being associated with blood stasis syndrome, including 26 up-regulated genes and 22 down-regulated genes. Five of the forty-eight genes (10.4%) were related to inflammatory reaction and immune response through the GO analysis. In the pathway analysis, five of ten significant pathways were referred to inflammation and immune response. The results of real-time RT-PCR proved the accuracy of the gene chip. CONCLUSION: Inflammatory- and immune-related genes have a remarkable predominance in blood stasis syndrome gene expression profiles, which may explain the function of inflammation and immune response in the occurrence and development of blood stasis syndrome.

Objective To transform the equipment with traditional RS232 interface into that with CAN connection interface.Methods On the CAN main line,node is the station for information receiving and transmission in the network.The intelligent node can establish the work way ID,the address and the baud rate through the programming.It is mainly composed by the singlechip and the programmable CAN correspondence controller.Results The hardware and software were designed.SJA1000 initialization,transmission and receiving subroutines are including in the software design.Conclusion CAN is a kind of excellent field bus with high reliability,low cost and has been applied in many fields.It has already formed the international standard and been viewed as one of the most widely used field buses in future.Lots of traditional equipment with RS232 interface are facing the problem of CAN interface transformation.

Objective To investigate the ultrastructural characteristics of amelanotic melanocytes (AMMCs). Methods Individual hair follicles from normal human scalp were digested with collagenase type V, then washed in phosphate buffer saline. Hair-follicle cell suspensions were prepared by trypsin and cultured in a medium suitable for melanocyte growth. The keratinocytes were removed by differential trypsinization. Geneticin (100?g/mL) was used to eliminate contaminating fibroblasts. After 3 passages the cells were trypsinized, washed in phosphate buffer saline, and finally processed for transmission electron microscopy. Results Under transmission electron microscope, the cultured cells were round or oval-shaped with a single large nucleus and double-layered karyotheca. Abundant euchromosome but sparse heterochromosome was observed within the nucleus. There were various organelles in the cytoplasm, including mitochondria, rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER), ribosomes and abundant melanosomes of nearly uniform size. The electronic density granules distributed in a concentric pattern in most of the melanosomes. Colgi complexes were inconspicuous in the cells. Conclusions Compared to epidermal melanocytes, AMMCs from human hair follicles have different ultrastructural characteristics which implies their functional immaturity. AMMCs may serve as the depot for mature melanocytes.

Objective To investigate the effect of ellagic acid on human epidermal melanocyte melanogenesis and melanin transfer, and the mechanism thereof. Methods The human melanocytes and and keratinocytes were co-cultured and purified. After passing the second generation, cells of 1∶10 ratio were inoculated into the small dish (3 cm × 3 cm). The changes of melanin content and tyrosinase activity in melanocytes were detected before and after intervention with ellagic acid (100, 10 and 1 mg/L) for 48 h. The melanin transfer in cultured cells was detected by flow cytometry method. The 10 nmol/L arbutin was used as the positive control. Results The tyrosinase activity was down-regulated by ellagic acid in a dose-dependent manner. The ellagic acid can reduce the melanin content except for the 1 mg/L of ellagic acid. The melanin transfer was also inhibited by ellagic acid in a dose-dependence manner. Conclusion Ellagic acid can be used for skin-whitening cosmetic and the depigmenting effect might be due to the down-regulation of melanogenesis and melanin transfer.

Since the hospital metrology station is the principal part of military metrology system,its handwrought operation greatly affects the working efficiency and implementation effects.In order to enhance working automatization,some metrology software was developed,but they only focused on the metrology management.This software achieves more functions such as auto-hint,auto-count of the inspection parameters,auto-output of the certification and so on.

Objective To investigate the therapeutic effects of low frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on motor function and affective disorder in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Methods Twenty PD patients were performed by 1 Hz rTMS therapy for 15 days and 10 matched patients were performed sham stimulation. Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD), Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA) and Unified Parkinson' s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) were assessed before and 15 days after rTMS treatment. Results After treatment with rTMS, the motor function was improved, and UPDRS total score and UPDRS-Ⅰ , UPDRS-Ⅱ, UPDRS-Ⅲ scores were decreased. UPDRS score was decreased from (38.45±17.33) to (30.95± 17.00) (t=6.780,P<0.01). At the same time, HAMD score was decreased from (12.15±7.62) to (8.75±7.31 ) (t = 5.101, P<0.01 ). The scores of somatization, blockage and sleep disorders were lowered after treatment, but the HAMA score had no significant change(t=1.757, P>0.05). The rigidity of PD patients was improved obviously. All indexes had no improvement in sham stimulation group. Conclusions Low frequency rTMS may improve motor dysfunction and affective disorder in PD patients .

Objective To study and analyze clinical manifestation of depression in comprehensive hospitals in China.Methods Retrospective study was performed.3322 objects included in this research were measured by Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory(MMPI).Results In Chinese comprehensive hospitals,the most common accompanying symptoms of depression were anxiety,fatigue,suicide inclination,apprehension,somatic discomfort,impotence or asexuality,hypochondriasis,somato-complaints,insomnia,self-accusmion and self-reproach,sense of dependence and so on.Depression was positively correlated with suicide risks,self-accusation,delusion of self-accusation,somatic discomfort,somato-complaints,impotence and asexuality,insomnia,headache,fatigue,apprehension,and family problems.Depression had negative correlations with self-strength,social status and economic status.The results had statistical significance.Conclusion Decreased self-strength,increased sense of dependence,low social status and economic status and family problems were the most common pathogenesis basis for depression.Depression can be manifested as various somatic disorders,especially insomnia.

To investigate the effects of Xuefu Zhuyu Oral Liquid, a compound traditional Chinese herbal medicine for resolving stagnation, on hemorheology in the patients with blood-stasis syndrome due to coronary disease and their relationship with human platelet antigen-3 (HPA-3) polymorphism of membrane glycoprotein IIb (GPIIb).

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of 308-nm monochromatic excimer light for the treatment of amelanotic nevus.Methods Eighteen patients with amelanotic nevus were treated with 308-nm monochromatic excimer light twice a week for five consecutive weeks.Melanin content index (MCI) was measured in the lesions before and after the treatment.After the final exposure,a three-month follow-up was carried out.Results After the start of treatment,the MCI in lesions increased in a session-dependent manner and approximated to 100％ of that in perilesional normal skin after six sessions of treatment.The follow-up revealed a decrease trend in MCI after the end of the treatment,which was nearly equal to that in perilesional normal skin one month later,and dropped to about 90％ of that three months later.No side effects such as blisters or scar were observed during the treatment.Conclusions The 308-nm monochromatic excimer light is safe and effective for the treatment of amelanotic nevus.Re-exposure to 308-nm monochromatic excimer light after three months is recommended as consolidation therapy.

Objective To observe any differences in motor cortex excitability between Parkinson's disease (PD)patients and patients with multiple system atrophy (MSA) and to explore whether motor evoked potentials (MEPs) can be used as an electrophysiological indicator for differentiating the 2 diseases.Methods Thirty-four PD patients, 22 MSA patients and 15 age- and sex-matched healthy control subjeets were included in this study. Relaxed motor thresholds (RMTs), central motor conduction time (CMCTs) and MEP amplitudes (AMPs) were recorded in all three groups. The relationships of RMT, CMCT and AMP with the severity of the disease were observed.Results Average RMT in the PD group was significantly lower than that in the MSA and control groups. Average RMT in the MSA group was also significantly lower than that in the control group. There was no significant difference among the three groups with regard to CMCT. AMP in the PD group was significantly higher on average than in the MSA and control groups, but there was no significant difference between the MSA and control groups. RMT decreased and CMCT shortened progressively with the severity of the disease in the PD group, but not in the MSA group.Conclusions There were differences in motor cortex excitability between PD patients and MSA patients. MEP RMTs and CMCTs may be valuable for identifying PD and MSAc but the clinical significance of the amplitude differences remains to be further explored.