B-cell translocation gene/transducer of erbB2 (BTG/TOB) protein family is a new antiproliferative protein family.Recent studies have found that BTG/TOB family is absent obviously in many tumor tissue specimens,such as lung cancer,breast cancer and thyroid cancer,and contributes to the genesis and progression of various malignancies.

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.

Objective To explore the clinical diagnosis and treatment of primary appendiceal adenocarcinoma.Methods The clinical data of 8 patients with primary appendiceal adenocarcinoma were retrospectively analyzed.Results The cases of primary appendiceal adenocarcinoma accounted for all appendectomy specimens of 0.13％ (8/6 069).Among them,only 1 case was diagnosed correctly before operation,preoperative conventional abdominal CT examination was valuable for the diagnosis.One stage right hemicolectomy was performed in 2 cases,two stage right hemicolectomy was carried out in 5 cases.Postoperatively systemic chemotherapy was performed in 2 cases.Conclusions Lack of particular presentation,primary appendiceal adenocarcinoma is uncommon and difficult to be diagnosed exactly,preoperative misdiagnosed rate is very high.Right hemicolectomy is the most commonly recommended surgical option,systemic chemotherapy should be offered according to the stage.

Objective To investigate the effect of EGCG on the radiosensitivity of human nasopharyngeal carcinoma CNE-1 cells.Methods CNE-1 cells were divided into four groups:control,EGCG treatment,UVC or X-ray exposure,and EGCG combined with UVC or X-rays.After treatment with different concentrations of EGCG for 24,48 and 72 h and UVC or X-rays,cell growth was determined with MTT assay,cell survival was measured with clonogenic assay,cell cycle was deteeted with flow cytometry,cell apoptosis was detected by the annexin V-FITC cell apoptosis kit,and protein expression was assayed by Westem blot.Results EGCG inhibited cell growth in a dose-and time-dependent manner(r =0.817and 0.364).Compared with UVC or X-ray irradiation alone,the radiosensitivity of CNE-1 cells was enhanced by 2 h pre-treatment of 50 μmol/L EGCG,which disrupted S phase arrest caused by UVC( t =18.68,P ＜ 0.05 ) and increased the population of S and G2/M arrest caused by X-rays ( t =7.11 and 6.99,P ＜0.05 ).UVC could cause a significant increase of sub-G1 population( t =6.67,P ＜ 0.05 ) and Annexin V-FITC assay indicated apoptosis was further elevated by EGCG ( t =10.28,P ＜ 0.05 ).However,no significant induction of apoptosis was observed in the cells either irradiated with X-rays alone or combinationly treated with EGCG and X-rays.The combination treatment of EGCG and UVC significantly increased the expression of Bax and Caspase-3 proteins,but failed to affect Bcl-2 protein expression.Conclusions EGCG enhances the growth inhibition of CNE-1 cells caused by UVC or X-rays,which is relevant to apoptosis induction or cell cycle arrest.

Objective To analyze the pathogenesis,type,diagnosis and surgical methods of adult intussusception.Methods The clinical presentation,diagnosis and therapeutic management of 23 patients admitted with the diagnosis of intussusception in Kunshan First People's Hospital Affiliated to Jiangsu University from January 2014 to March 2017 were reviewed retrospectively.Results For all patients,Symptom included paroxysmal bellyache (22/23),abdominal mass (7/23),nausea and vomit (2/23).Twenty one patients received operation,and all discharged from hospital.Malignant neoplasm,benign tumor,diverticulum,inflammation and fecal stone were main cause for intussusception.Conclusion Most of adult intussusceptions are secondary lesions,with complex pathologic condition and non-specific symptoms.CT scanning has been proved to be the most useful diagnostic radiologic method.Surgery is the main treatment of adult intussusception.As for patients recevied conservative treatment and intraoperative exploration with no obvious lesions,endoscopy is necessary postoperative.