Background and purpose: Alternative splicing is an important regulation mechanism of gene expression. Aberrant alternative splicing is associated with dysregulation of the cell cycle, activation of oncogenes and inactivation of the tumor suppressor genes. Thus, it is closely correlated with the pathogenesis and progression of various tumors. DNA methylation is an important part of epigenetic phenomena. Aberrant methylation of the gene promoter can result in gene silencing. Hypermethylation of tumor suppressor genes and DNA repair genes correlates with the onset of many different cancers. Additionally, DNA methylation acts as a pivotal factor for alternative splicing. Aberrant methylation disrupts the stabilization of the alternative splicing. This study investigated the promoter methylation and expression of RNA binding protein, fox-1 homolog 1 (RBFOX1) gene in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), and to elucidate its role in ESCC. Methods: MassARRAY approach and RT-PCR were used respectively to examine the methylation level of RBFOX1 gene and its expression at mRNA level in tumors and corresponding adjacent normal tissues. The correlation between methylation level and clinicopathological features was analyzed. Results:RBFOX1 methylation level and mRNA expression in tumor tissues were signiifcantly lower than those in corresponding adjacent normal tissues (41.8% vs 68.3%, P<0.01). No significant correlation was observed between methylation level and clinicopathological features. The cut-off (33.6%) was calculated as the mean of the normal samples to which we applied 2.5 SD. According to the cut-off value, the object of the study was divided into two groups. The methylation level lower than the cut-off was deifned as group 1;methylation level higher than the cut-off was deifned as group 2. The 5-year overall survival rates of the two groups were 57.0%and 35.7%, respectively (P=0.06);5-year progression-free survival rates were 48.7%and 28.9%, respectively (P=0.03). However, the multivariate analysis results indicated that TNM stage was the independent factor of prognosis.Conclusion: The methylation level and mRNA expression of RBFOX1 in tumor specimens are signiifcantly lower than those in corresponding adjacent normal tissues. The methylation level of the RBFOX1 promoter is not an independent factor of prognosis.

ObjectiveTo provide evidence for the education on sychological health for the undergraduates by analyzing the relationship among interpersonal relationship, coping style, self consistency and congruence of local college students. Methods uestionnaires about interpersonal relationship, coping style, and self consis tency and congruence have been carried out on a stratified random sample of 1471 students from four local colle ges. And all the data of the questionnaire scales will be dealt with by the software SPSS15.0. Results①Total scores on interpersonal relationship and self consistency and congruence of male college students( (9.88 ±5.51 );(93.29 ± 13.48 ) respectively) were much higher than the scores of the female college students ( ( 8.84 ± 5.11 );(90.09 ± 12.60) respectively). Total scores of the above two items for the seniors( ( 10.26 ± 5.89 ); ( 96.79 ±12.93) respectively) were obviously higher than the total scores of students of other grades. For the engineering students, whose total scores on the two items( ( 10.26 ±5.86); (93.57 ± 12.83 ) respectively) were remarkably higher than the scores of students of other majors. Regarding the various factors of coping style, there are signifi cant differences in gender, grade and major( P ＜ 0. 01 ). ②Concerning the college students, there were conspicu ous relationship among their interpersonal relationship, coping style, self consistency and congruence ( P ＜ 0.01 ). ③ Self consistency and congruence could be effectively predicted by factors, i.e. total score of interpersonai rela tionship, remorse, problem-solving, rationalizing, fantasy, recoil, help-seeking and grade. ConclusionCollege students' ability of self consistency and congruence is affected by their coping style and interpersonal relationship. To improve the individual' s ability of self consistency and congruence and the condition of their psychological health, the most effective way is to cultivate the capability on interpersonal communication and apply the positively flexible coping style.

ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect and safety of dezocine and sufentanil in intravenous analgesia for postoperative pain. Methods60 patients with ASA Ⅰ～Ⅲ,underwent general anaesthesia operation were divided into two groups randomly,with 30 cases for each group:dezocine 0.6mg/kg and sufentanil 0.6mg/kg was applied to PCIA in group A and B.PCIA was administered with subsequent bolus of 1 ml with lockout time 15 minutes and background infusion of 2ml/h.The analgesic effect was evaluated by VAS,BCS and Ramsay at 1、2、4、12、24、48 hours after operation.The changes of vital sign were also assessed. ResultsThere was no significant difference between two groups in analgesia effect(all P＞0.05)and adverse reaction incidence rate(P＞0.05). ConclusionThe effect of dezocine in intravenous analgesia for postoperative pain could be as satisfaction as that of sufentainyl.

Objective To determine the factors contributing to the development of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the lower extremity in patients after hip or knee arthroplasty and hip fracture internal fixation.Methods One hundred and forty-seven consecutive patients receiving hip or knee arthroplasty and hip fracture internal fixation from 2004 to 2005 were included in this study. Their age ranged from 33 to 92 years. Duplex color ultrasonic inspection was performed on veins of the bilateral lower extremities before operation and 2 weeks after operation for detection of DVT. The patients were divided into a DVT group and a DVT-free group based on the development of DVT after operation. Detailed perioperative clinical information about the patients, surgery and anesthesia was collected.Results Lower extremity DVT was found in 42.2% of the patients after operation, while the incidence of proximal DVT was 2.7%. Compared with the DVT-free group, the usage rate and dosage of ephedrine increased significantly, the duration of anesthesia was significantly longer, and the white blood cell count (WBC) on the 1st postoperative day and the highest WBC count were significantly higher in the DVT group(P＜0.05). Logistic regression analysis indicated that the above factors were closely related to DVT.Conclusion Duration of anesthesia ＞ 3 h, ephedrine administration and a marked increase in WBC count after operation are the risk factors for DVT in the lower extremities in patients after hip or knee arthroplasty and hip fracture internal fixation.

Objective To investigate the changes of T lymphocyte subsets of severe acute respiratory syndrome(SARS) patients during acute phase and recovery stage and study its clinical significance in early diagnosis of SARS.Methods T lymphocyte subsets of 40 patients of SARS and 22 cases of SARS recovery stage were detected by flow cytometry.Results Compared with normal group, T lymphocyte, Th and Ts cell counts of SARS patients decreased obviously( P =0.013, P 0.05). Conclusion The cellular immunity of SARS patients were badly damaged during acute phase. Their T lymphocyte, Th and Ts cell counts decreased obviously. This could be a guideline of early diagnosis of SARS. The counts of T lymphocyte subsets of SARS patients can return to normal after they were cured.

Objective To compare the difference of echocardiography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in measurement of cardiac function in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM).Methods Totally 41 patients with DCM underwent echocardiography and MRI to measure cardiac function,the parameters included left ventricular end-diastolic volume (LVEDV),end systolic volume (LVESV),left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and stroke volume (SV).The vertical long axis (VLA),horizontal long axis (HLA) and short axis (SA) of heart were measured by echocardiography.The differences of echocardiography and MRI were compared by linear regression and linear correlation.Results ①The value of LVEDV and LVESV obtained by the two methods:the value of LVEDV [(262.6 ± 117.0) ml] and LVESV [(196.4 ± 109.8) ml] obtained by MRI were higher than those of echocardiography [(211.4 ± 90.6),(216.5 ± 71.5),(219.1 ± 80.1) ml;(153.3 ± 76.1),(153.9 ± 54.1),(157.0 ± 61.1) ml,all P ＜ 0.05].②The value of SV and LVEF obtained by the two methods:the value of SV[(66.2 ± 21.3) ml] obtained by MRI was higher than that of echocardiography VLA [(58.1 ± 14.4) ml,P ＜ 0.05].The value of LVEF [(25.2 ±7.2)％] obtained by MRI was lower than those of echocardiography HLA and echocardiography SA [(28.9 ± 6.1)％,(28.3 ± 6.1)％,all P ＜ 0.05].③The value of LVEDV and LVESV obtained by echocardiography SA were associated with those obtained by MRI (r =0.785,0.653,all P ＜ 0.05).The value of LVEF obtained by echocardiography VLA was associated with it obtained by MRI (r =0.690,P ＜ 0.05).The value of SV obtained by echocardiography HLA and echocardiography SA were associated with those obtained by MRI (r =0.734,0.701,all P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion There are differences in accuracy and reliability using echocardiography and MRI when measuring dilated cardiomyopathy heart function,which must be treated differently.

Objective To explore the relationship of interleukin-6 (IL-6) gene polymorphisms and its serum level with essential hypertension (EH) in Chinese Hans population and investigate the effect of IL-6 gene polymorphisms on serum IL-6 level. Methods The polymorphisms of IL-6 gene, -597 G/A, - 572 C/G and 174 G/C, were checked in 191 EH patients and 197 control subjects by PCR-RELP. Meanwhile their serum IL-6 level was determined by ELISA. Results Only -597 GG genotype and -174 GG genotype of IL-6 gene was found in the test population. There was significant difference in frequencies of - 572 genotype and allele between 2 groups. -572 CG+GG genotype and G allele were more frequent in patients than in controls (P

Objective To evaluate the prognostic impact of a wide spectrum of pathologic parameters in a consecutive series of homogenously treated and well-characterized patients with stage Ⅰ and Ⅱ colorectal cancer, and to investigate the prognostic value of lymph node occult disease (micrometastasis) in disease-free survival rate detected by immunohistochemistry with epithelial membrane antigen and carcinoembryonic antigen. Methods The study included 126 patients operated on by a single surgeon for stage Ⅰ and Ⅱ colorectal tumors. The postoperative follow-up was performed for 64 to 106 months. At least 10 lymph nodes were harvested and examined in all the specimens. The prognostic value of 10 pathologic parameters, including lymph node occult disease (micrometastasis) detected by immunohistochemistry was investigated. Results Multivariate analysis identified lymphatic vessel invasion (absent or present;P=0.009) in lymph node positive and negative by immunohistochemistry. The five-year disease-free survival rates were 78.7%, 65.5% and 43.8% for the lymph node negative, isolated tumor cells and micrometastasis groups, respectively. There was significant difference between the lymph node negative and micrometastasis groups (P=0.005). However, the difference between the lymph node negative and isolated tumor cells groups was not statistically significant (P=0.144). Conclusions We propose that for patients found micrometastasis in lymph node with high-risk stage Ⅰ and Ⅱ colorectal cancer, adjuvant therapies are justified and effective.

Objective To explore the effect of ionizing radiation and cisplatin on the expression of Transducer of erbB2,1 ( TOB1 ) in human lung adenocareinoma SPCA-1 and LTEP-α-2 cell lines.Methods SPCA-1 and/or LTEP-α-2 cells were respectively irradiated with 2,4,6,8,and 10 Gy X-rays generated by a linear accelerator (with the source skin distance of 100 cm and dose rate of 200 cGy/min).The cell molecular samples were subtracted at 6,12,18,and 24 h after 6 Gy irradiation.For X-rays and cisplatin combination treatment,cells were divided into radiation group (6 Gy X-rays),cisplatin group (20 mol/L cisplatin),and combination group (6 Gy X-rays + 20 mol/L cisplatin).SPCA-1 and LTEP-α-2 cells without any treatment were used as control group.The relative levels of TOB1 mRNA and protein expression were detected by rigorously controlled semi-quantitative RT-PCR and Western blot analysis with quantitation of the mRNA/protein bands by densitometry.Results The expression level of TOB1 was significantly increased in both mRNA and protein level after radiation exposure (t =8.25-24.48,P ＜0.05).For time-dependent induction of TOB1,the expression was significantly increased 6 h after X-rays exposure (t =14.23-15.82,P ＜ 0.05 ).More significant increase of TOB1 expression was identified after the combination treatment of X-rays and cisplatin,compared to that of the radiation and/or cisplatin treatment alone (t =11.21-13.67,P ＜0.05).Conclusions lonizing radiation and cisplatin could upregulate the expression of TOB1 in lung cancer cells in both mRNA and protein levels.TOB1 may be a molecular target for ionizing radiation and cisplatin treatment in lung cancer and it may have potential implication in evaluating the curative efficiency of chemo-and radio-therapy.

This paper proposed a rehabilitation training system with electromyography (sEMG) feedback for stroke patients based on ARM embedded system and LabVIEW. The system can achieve real-time acquisition, processing and dualview of multi-channel sEMGs and compute related sEMG parameters including iEMG, RMS, MPF and co-contraction ratio. The system was detected by clinical experiments and related inspection department. The result showed that the system is functional, interactive and in accordance with the relevant standards for medical devices so that it can fully satisfy the clinical demands. In addition, the system can help doctors to master the training state of the patient more effectively in a real-time and quantitative way that is direct to improve the training programs of stroke patients.
Electromyography ; Humans ; Neurofeedback ; Stroke Rehabilitation