Recent studies have shown that the loss-of-function LKB1 mutations occur in approximately 30% of human non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC). Studies from lung cancer animal models have demonstrated that functional loss of LKB1 dramatically promotes lung cancer invasion and progression, underscoring the essential role of LKB1 as a potent tumor suppressor involved in lung cancerigenesis, differentiation and metastasis. However, the relationship between loss-of-function LKB1 mutations and lung cancer prognosis remain largely unclear, therefore, we summarized the progress of the research on LKB1.

Objective To explore the change of peripheral benzodiazepine receptors (PBR) expression in the telencephalon of mice with schistosomiasis. Methods The changes of PBR mRNA in the telencephalon of schistosomiasis mice were observed by the real-time FQ-PCR method. The results were judged with circle number of times (C_T) when the level of amplification exponent achieved detecting liminal value. Results Comparing the experiment group (n=10) with the healthy control (n=10) at the 8th、12th、20th week, the changes of C_T were significant(P

The role of nuclear factor kappaB in intestine injury induced by hepatic ischemia reperfusion was investigated. Eighteen male Wistar rats were divided into 3 groups randomly: sham operation group (group A), hepatic ischemia reperfusion group (group B) and hepatic ischemia reperfusion plus pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate (PDTC) group (group C). The rats in group A were only subjected to laparotomy, those in group B underwent partial hepatic ischemia reperfusion (ischemia for 1 h and reperfusion for 2 h) and those in group C underwent the same procedure as that of group B but received PDTC 200 mg/kg i.v. before and after ischemia. After reperfusion, tissues of jejunum and venous blood were obtained for measurement of TNF-alpha, MDA and MPO. The levels of TNF-alpha in jejunum and venous blood, the levels of MPO in jejunum in group B were significantly higher than those in group A and group C (P<0.05). There was no significant different in the levels of MDA between group B and group C. The severity of histological intestinal injury in group B and group C was similar. Hepatic ischemia reperfusion caused intestine injury, NF-kappaB may play an important role in this course and the targeting of upstream components of the inflammatory response, such as NF-kappaB, may have important therapeutic applications.
Intestines/*pathology ; Liver/*blood supply ; Liver/metabolism ; NF-kappa B/*biosynthesis ; Random Allocation ; Rats, Wistar ; Reperfusion Injury/*metabolism

Objective To investigate effect of Splenic Aminopeptide Oral Lyophilized Powder on urinary retinol-binding protein and CRP in children of mycoplasma pneumonia infection with asthma .Methods 60 cases were randomly divided into 2 groups, 30 cases of control group were given conventional anti-inflammatory treatment, azithromycin.30 patients of Experimental group were treated with Spleen Aminopeptide Oral Lyophilized Powder treatment, two groups were treated for 7 days.30 cases of healthy children were selected, given no any treatment.After treatment, urinary retinol binding protein, blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, cough, wheezing symptom recovery, C-reactive protein, blood and other changes were compared between two groups.ResuIts Two groups of children with urinary retinol binding protein, urea nitrogen, creatinine levels were improved in different degrees, and in experimental group, urinary retinol binding protein, urea nitrogen and creatinine decreased significantly compared with control group (P<0.05).Two groups of children with asthma and wheeze improved in different degrees, and cough wheeze, cough and wheeze recovery time of experimental group had more improvement than those of control group ( P<0.05 ) .Two group of C reactive protein and white blood cell level both improved in different degrees, and the experimental group of C reactive protein and white blood cell levels were significantly lower than those of control group (P<0.05).ConcIusion Spleen Aminopeptide Oral Lyophilized Powder can significantly improve the infection status of children with mycoplasma pneumonia, and relieve cough and wheeze symptoms, lower urinary retinol binding protein and C reactive protein level, improve kidney function damage induced by hypoxia.

Objective:To investigate the change of thymus in different period of EAE mice. Methods: The thymic index and thymocyte number at 0,10,15,20 days after EAE induced were recorded. The percent of thymic apoptosis and CD4+CD44+T cells in spleen was acquired by Flow Cytometry. The content of p53 and Bcl-2 gene was detected by PCR and electrophoretic technique. Results:The thymic index and thymocyte number correspondingly reduced at 0,10,15 days after EAE induced. Apoptotic rate of thymocyte increased at 10,15 days after EAE induced,highest at 10 days. The percent of CD4+CD44+T cells also increased at 10,15 days after EAE induced, highest at 10 days. The content of p53 increased, while Bcl-2 reduced at 10 days after EAE induced. Conclusion:The atrophy of thymus is most serious at 15 days after induction;while the apoptotic percent is highest at 10 days after induction,which have a relationship with regulation of p53 and Bcl-2. The change of thymus in EAE mice closely related with EAE attack,and the recovery of thymus precede EAE.

Objective To observe the expression of FcRIIa and FcRIIb on the surface of several immune cells.Methods The expression of FcRIIa and FcRIIb on the surface of several immune cells were detected by RT-PCR and Western blot before and after IVIG incubation. The difference of Fc?RIIb expression on U937 and human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBM) after IVIG induction. was also analyze by FACS.Results Under normal conditions Fc?RIIa was mainly detected in macrophages/monocytes and B lymphocyte cells, while Fc?RIIb could not be detected. After IVIG administration, the expression of FcRIIb on the surface of U937 cells was quickly up-regulated (RT-PCR). FACS analysis revealed that the Fc?RIIb expression on U937 and human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBM) after IVIG induction was also increased. Conclusion The effect of immunoregulation of IVIG was partly achieved by up-regulation of the expression of FcRIIb on the surface of some immune cells.

Studies in recent years revel that there is a close relationship between gastrin/cholecystokinin-2 receptors (GAS/CCK-2R) and pancreatic cancer. CCK-2R is widely distributed in human body, but not in normal exocrine pancreas. However, CCK-2R is abnormally expressed in pancreatic carcinoma. The abnormal expression of CCK-2R in pancreatic tissues leads to the abnormal protein expression and activation, changes in acinar cells' morphology and phenotype and an increase in the sensitivity to carcinogenic substances. And some GAS/CCK-2R antagonists can be used for the early and late treatment of pancreatic cancer.

Objective To investigate the practical value of ultrasound-guided percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage (PTGD) and percutaneous transhepatic bile duct drainage (PTBD)in the treatment of hepatobiliary diseases. Methods A total of 68 times of ultrasound-guided PTGD/PTBD were performed in 60 patients from December 2000 to December 2003, including 15 cases of acute pyogenic cholecystitis, 8 cases of acute severe cholangitis and 37 cases of malignant obstructive jaundice. Results Out of the 15 cases of acute pyogenic cholecystitis, PTGD was completed successfully in 14 cases and failed in 1 case which then required a conversion to open operation. The 37 cases of malignant obstructive jaundice had undergone 45 times of PTBD, which consisted of 42 times of successful drainage tube placement and 3 times of failure (2 cases of conversions to open operation and 1 case of quitting treatment). Out of the 37 cases, resection of bile duct carcinoma or palliative cholangiojejunostomy was conducted in 14 cases, stents were inserted into the bile ducts under radioscopy in 8 cases, and the drainage tubes were left in place permanently in 15 cases (the maximum survival time was over 2 years and the mean survival time was 9 months). Of the 8 cases of acute severe cholangitis, successful drainage was achieved in 6 cases, a conversion to open surgery was required in 1 case because of blocked drainage, and 1 patient died of the multiple organ failure (MOF). Complications included 2 cases of bile leakage, 3 cases of hemorrhage, 1 case of portal vein-bile duct fistula, and 7 cases of drainage tube dislocation or blockage. Conclusions Ultrasound-guided PTGD/PTBD is an effective alternative for bile duct drainage, with advantages of minimal invasion, simplicity and accurateness of performance, safety and fewer complications. It presents much clinical value for hepatobiliary diseases, especially acute cholecystitis.

Objective To investigate the therapeutic value of ultrasound-guided percutaneous drainage in the treatment of pancreatic pseudocyst. Methods Twelve patients with pancreatic pseudocyst underwent ultrasound-guided percutaneous drainage from December 2000 to October 2003 in this hospital, including 1 case of simple puncture aspiration and 11 cases of drainage placement. Results A conversion to open cyst-jejunum Roux-en-Y anastomosis was required in 1 case because the cyst and the main pancreatic duct opened into each other. Pseudocysts disappeared in the remaining 11 cases. The drainage time was 7～90 days, with a mean of 28 days. No complications occurred. Follow-up in the 12 cases for 6～34 months (mean, 18 months) found 1 case of recurrence of cyst which decreased remarkably in size. Conclusions Ultrasound-guided percutaneous puncture aspiration and drainage for pancreatic pseudocyst is simple and feasible, offering advantages of minimal invasion and fewer complications. The procedure may be applied repeatedly at early stage to multiple sites.

Objective To inactivate Death-associated protein kinase 1 gene (DAPK1) by transfecting complementary methylated oligonucleotides and studies its effect on the proliferation of myelogenous leukemia cell line K562. Methods Methylated oligonucleotides complementary to DAPK1 gene promoter were transfected into K562 cells by Iipo2000. Methylation specific PCR (MSP) and Reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR) were applied to detect DAPK1 gene promoter methylation status and its mRNA expressions respectively. MTT was used to detect the proliferation of K562 cells pre- and post- oligonucleotides transfection. Results DAPK1 gene promoter in non-treated and control groups were unmethylated with detectable mRNA expressions, but it became methylated with inhibited mRNA expressions after methylated oligonucleotide transfection. Proliferation in methylated oligonucleotide treatment group was significantly higher than that in non-treated and control groups. Conclusion Complementary methylated oligonucleotides could inactivate DAPK1 gene and inhibit its expression in K562 cells, which could promote its proliferation.