Objective To study the genetic polymorphisms of STR locus D20S85 and to obtain the genetic data of Guangdong Han, Guangxi Zhuang, Huadong Han,Neimenggu Han and Meng populations. Method Using PCR and silver - staining methods, the alleles of D20S85 locus were detected and analysed. Results 9 alleles and 35 genotypes were found in those populations. The highest allele frequency was D20S85* 6. The results of Hardy - Wein-berg equilibrium test showed that the genotype distributions observed in five populations were correspondent with the expected. The expected heterozygosity was 0.7720 - 0.7912; the exclusion probability of paternity was 0.7538-0.7594(triplet) and 0.3988 -0.4297 (biplet) ; the discrimination power 0.9175 -0.9272 and the polymorphism information content 0.7442 - 0.7656. Conclusion STR D20S85 locus is a useful genetic marker for forensic application .

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of Zn~ 2+ -dependent endopeptidases targeting extracellular matrix (ECM) compounds as well as a number of other proteins. Their proteolytic activity acts as an effector mechanism of tissue remodeling in physiologic and pathologic conditions, and as modulator of inflammation. Recently, it has been reported that MMPs play an important role in nervous diseases including cerebral ischemia, Alzheimers disease,multiple sclerosis and Parkinson′s disease.

Objective To investigate the effects of propofol on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced brain injury in rats.Methods Fifty-four pathogen-free SD rats of both sexes, aged 6 weeks, weighing 200-250 g, were randomly divided into 3 groups: control group (group C, n = 6) ; LPS group (group L, n = 24) ; propofol group (group P, n = 24) . Brain injury was produced by injection of LPS 1 mg/kg via the left internal carotid artery in L and P groups. Propofol 100 mg/kg was injected intraperitonealry immediately after the LPS administration in group P, while the equal volume of normal saline was given instead of propofol in group L. The equal volume of normal saline was given instead of LPS and propofol in group C. Six rats in each group were sacrificed and the brain tissues were immediately removed at 24 h after intraperitoneal administration in group C, and at 6, 24, 48 and 72 h after intraperitoneal administration in L and P groups for determination of brain water content, high-mobility group box 1 ( HMGB1) expression and NF-κB activity, and microscopic examination. Results The brain water content and NF-kB activity were significantly increased, and HMGB1 expression was up-regulated in group L as compared to group C (P ＜ 0.05) . The brain water content, expression of HMGB1 and NF-kB activity were significantly lower in group P than in group L ( P ＜ 0.05) . The microscopic examination showed that brain injury was attenuated in group P compared with group L. The brain water content was positively correlated with the HMGB1 expression and NF- κB activity (r = 0.692 and 0.769 respectively, P ＜ 0.05). Conclusion Propofol can reduce the LPS- induced brain injury by reducing inflammatory response of the brain tissues.

Denture stomatitis is one of the most common problems appearing after patients wearing removable dentures,which appears more frequently in maxillary complete dentures. The clinical symptom is that the mucosa of the stress-bearing area of denture base broadly gets red,and forms the boundary diffusion erythema. Sometimes when the surface of denture base and the mucosa of stress-bearing area are not close well,some granules will be found at the surface of the erythema. With the world's gradually stepping into the aging society,the number of people who have to wear removable dentures is increasing,because dentition defect or edentulous affected by any reasons. As a result,how to solve the secondary disease such as denture stomatitis is becoming a hot spot which more and more researchers concern about. This paper summaries the development of prevention of denture stomatitis in prosthetic area via selection of base materials,manufacture of denture,sterilization of denture,and improvement of base.

Problem tracking method is used in dynamic and systematic tracking of the dual-signature on blood test tubes at wards of the hospital as carried out by the blood transfusion team.This practice is designed to routinely identify problems in implementation of blood transfusion safety regulations,develop and apply reform plans for overall improvement of the safety.

AIM: To discuss the influence of high glucose on the proliferation and ICAM-1 expression of human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVEC) within 48 h and to observe the altered effect of high glucose when high glucose and inflammatory stimulator exist at the same time.METHODS: HUVEC were cultured with different concentrations of glucose.The proliferation of HUVEC induced by high glucose was detected by MTT assay.The ICAM-1expression of HUVEC induced by high glucose was assayed by flow cytometry and cell ELISA.The difference of ICAM-1 expression between induced by LPS and by LPS together with high glucose was compared.RESULTS: 25、(45 mmol?L~(-1)) glucose did not inhibit the proliferation of HUVEC within 48 h,and they also had no effect on the expression of ICAM-1.However,when stimulated HUVEC with LPS, the proliferation of HUVEC was extremely inhibited in high glucose groups,and the expression of ICAM-1 increased significantly in those groups.CONCLUSION: In short time,high glucose has no effect on the proliferation and ICAM-1 expression of HUVEC,but when inflammatory stimulation exists,high glucose can inhibit the proliferation and increase the expression of adhesion molecules.

Objective To introduce an efficient method to isolate and identify the dedifferentiation derived epidermal stem cells. Methods HEKa cells obtained from Casacade (USA) were induced to reverse their differentiated process and produce immature, stem-like cells-the dedifferentiation derived epidermal stem cells (dHEK cells)-by basic fibroblasts growth factors (bFGF) in vitro. Improved collagen Ⅳ-coated adhesion method was used to isolate and cultivate the dHEK cells. Subsequently, morphological features and phenotypic changes of these immature dHEK cells were immunochemically stained and studied with confocal microscopy and flow FACS array. Results Immunocytochemical analysis proved that dHEK cells and their subunits were positive for ?1 integrin, keratin 19 and 14, yet negative for the expression of keratin 10, which was considered as an established marker of differentiated cells. Double staining immunofluorescence demonstrated that markers such as ?6 integrin and CD71 were co-expressed in dHEK cells, and it was shown that there was important regional differences in the distribution of ?6 integrin and CD71 in dHEK cells and their subpopulations. More importantly, two-color flow cytometric analysis of ?6 integrin and CD71 consistently revealed two phenotypically discrete populations of cells in the isolated dHEK cells, i.e. a major subpopulation exhibiting high levels of both ?6 and CD71 expression (?6+CD71+ representing 66.97%?5.04% of the total cells) and a minor population characterized by high level of ?6 expression and low level of CD71 expression (?6+CD71- representing 24.52%?7.88% of the total cells) (n=3). Conclusions The dHEK cells isolated by collagen Ⅳ-coated adhesion method have some characteristics of native epidermal stem cells, and perhaps it may act as a new vehicle for non-genetic manipulation and therapy for both skin disorders and systemic deficiencies. Additionally, although viewed as an ideal substitute of ESCs, the safety of dHEK cells and their functional difference with native epidermal stem cells are still unclear, which need further research.

Objective To study the effects of Fasudil on expression of Nogo-A and NF200 in neonatal hypoxic-ischemic brain damage(HIBD) rats.Methods One hundred and twenty 7-day-old Wistar rats were divided into 3 groups with random number table:Sham operation group (n =40),HIBD group (n =40) and Fasudil group (n =40).Sham group only separated from the common carotid artery,without ligation,direct suture the incision does not do hypoxia; HIBD group were injected with saline; Fasudil group was injected with fasudil(10 mg/kg).The rats were killed at 6 h,12 h,24 h,72 h,7 d,after administration.The pathological changes were observed by means of HE.The expression of Nogo-A and NF200 was studied with immunohistochemical staining.Results 1.Naked eye observation:Sham group bilateral symmetrical cerebral hemispheres; HIBD group of brain edema aggravated,the visible hemisphere focal necrosis; fasudil treatment group of edema than HIBD group ease.2.HE stain:the structure and shape of brain in Sham operation group were normal.In HIBD group,the cells became edema,karyopyknosis,lyse,and the inflammatory cells became more.The number of edema cells and karyopyknosis decreased in Fasudil group.3.Immunohistochemical stain:there were less expressions of Nogo-A in Sham operation group.It increased slightly after 12 h in HIBD group but decreased later.The expression of Nogo-A in Fasudil group was less than the other two groups at any time except 6 h (P ＜0.01).There was more expression in HIBD and Fasudil group compared with Sham operation group(P ＜0.01).NF200 was less expression in Sham operation group.NF200 appeared after 6 h and became less after 12 h.The expression of NF200 was at 24 h and later became more.The expression of NF200 in Fasudil group was more with HIBD group at each different time (P ＜ 0.01).The expressions of NF200 in Fasudil and HIBD group were more compared with Sham operation group.Conclusions Fasudil can rehabilitate the damaged axon and promote nerve regeneration through controlling the Rho/Rock and make the expression of NF200 increase.

Objective To investigate the protective effects of insulin like growth factor 1(IGF-1) on cortical neurons under condition of hypoxia and the possible mechanism. Methods Cerebral cortical neurons from newborn rats were cultured under the condition of oxygen and glucose deprivation (OGD) . On day 7, neurons were treated with IGF-1 or IGF-1 plus LY294002 or PD98059 under condition of OGD or normal condition. MTT assay was used to analyze the viability of neurons in each group. The expression of total Akt and p-Akt were analyzed by Western blot. Results Compared with the control, the neuron viability was significantly higher in IGF-1 treated group under normal or OGD condition (P＜0.05). The protective effects of IGF-1 were attenuated in the presence of LY294002 but not PD98059. The result of Western blot showed IGF-1 upregulated the expression of p-Akt, which was inhibited by LY294002. Conclusion PI3K pathway may play an important role in neuroprotection afforded by IGF-1.

Objective To study the effect of labeling esophageal carcinoma with sliver clips on two sides by esophagoscopy in mapping the target for conformal radiotherapy (CRT). Methods Eighty patients with esophageal carcinoma (28 patients in early stage, 52 patients in late stage), who were eligible for CRT, were collected and the tumor volume was detected by three methods: CT (A),CT combined with X-ray (B) and CT combined with sliver clip labeling by esophagoscopy (C). The differences of the tumor length and position in head-foot site (Y-axsis) among three methods were compared. Results The comparison of average length of tumor in early stage patients showed significant difference among three methods in all types of tumor (F= 4.07 ～ 7.43, P＜0.05 ) except papillary type (F= 1. 71, P＞0. 05). There was difference (ranged from 0. 5 cm to 2. 0 cm) in detection of position in head-foot site between A and B methods and C method. Significant difference was found in determining the displacement on head-foot site among three methods (F = 34. 36 ～193.50,P ＜0.01). The comparison of average length of tumor in middle or terminal stage patients showed significant difference among three methods in all types of tumor (F=4. 07～30.10 ,P＜0.05) except mushroom type (F = 2.44, P＞ 0. 05). Significant difference was found in determining the displacement on head-foot site among three methods (F= 12.00 ～ 21.16, P ＜ 0. 01 ). Conclusion These findings indicate that C method is more sensitive and correct in mapping the target for CRT in comparison with other two methods.