Purpose To study the expression of HNF-1β in different type ovarian carcinoma and to explore the diagnostic value of HNF-1β in the diagnosis of ovarian clear cell carcinoma. Methods Immunohistochemical EnVision method was used to detect the ex-pression of HNF-1βin 27 clear cell carcinomas, 35 high-grade serous carcinomas, 21 endometrioid adenocarcinoma, 10 mucious carci-nomas, 13 metastatic Krukenberg tumors, and 2 transitional carcinomas. Results All of ovarian clear cell carcinomas variably ex-pressed HNF-1β and the positive rate of HNF-1β in ovarian cleat cell carcinoma was 85. 2%. Of 21 ovarian serous carcinomas, the nuclear positive of HNF-1β was 4 and HNF-1βpositive rate was 2. 9%. There was 5 HNF-1βexpression in endometrioid adenocarci-noma and the positive rate of HNF-1β was 23. 8%. The positive rate of HNF-1β in mucious carcinoma and metastatic Krukenberg tumor was 60. 0% and 53. 8%, respectively. No HNF-1βexpression was seen in transtional cell carcinoma. The sensitivity and speci-ficity of HNF-1β in the diagnosis of ovarian clear cell carcinoma was 85. 2% and 76. 5%. Conclusions HNF-1β may be a higher sensitive marker for the diagnosis of ovarian clear cell carcinoma. The diffuse and strong positive of HNF-1βmay have higher specific for diagnosis of ovarian clear cell carcinoma.

OBJECTIVE To isolate Acinetobacter bacteriophages and analyze their lysis spectrum.METHODS A total of 78 Acinetobacter strains were isolated from the sewage of different sources whose lysis spectrum was determined by method of single layer plates.RESULTS From them only two kinds of Acinetobacter bacteriophages AB46 and AB54 with different lysis spectrum were isolated from 2 strains.The former had a lysis spectrum of 46(1.28%)and the latter had a lysis spectrum of 54,57,59,60,62,69,70 and 78(10.27%).CONCLUSIONS Acinetobacter bacteriophages are isolated and their lysis spectrums are obtained.The lysis spectrums are narrow which need to improve their lysis ranges but they can infect their hosts virulently and form transparent plaques.

Objective To systematically review the efficacy of pregabalin in patients with post-herpetic neuralgia.Methods A comprehensive search was undertaken to identify all randomized placebo-controlled trials of pregabalin in patients with post-herpetic neuralgia.Medline,Web of Science,Cochrane Library,Wanfang Database and CNKI were searched from January 1966 up to December 2008.The modified Jadad scale was used for quality assessment.Numerical rating scale ( NRS),effective analgesia rate and the incidence of adverse effects were taken as main outcomes.Meta-analysis was conducted using the Cochrane Collaboration Review Manager 4.2 software.Results A total of four studies involving 1024 patients were included in this meta-analysis.The modified Jadad scale scores for the 4 studies were ≥ 4.The NRS scores were significantly lower,while effective analgesia rate was higher in groups 150,300,600 mg/d than placebo-controlled group (P ＜ 0.05).There were no significant differences in NRS scores and effective analgesia rate between 150 mg/d and 300 mg/d groups.The NRS scores were significantly lower in 600 mg/d group than in 300 mg/d group,but there were no significant differences in effective analgesia rate between 600 mg/d and 300 mg/d groups.The most frequent adverse effects were dizziness,somnolence,peripheral edema,and headache.Most of the adverse effects were mild or moderate in intensity.The occurrence of adverse effects appeared to be dose-related.Conclusion Pregabalin is effective and safe in patients with post-herpetic neuralgia,but the efficacy of reducing pain is not a dose-dependent manner.

ABSTRACT:The guinea pigs were immunized by the Brucella vaccine through intradermal injections and the skin scratch respectively ,and then the immune effects of the two ways were evaluated .Serum samples were collected one month after the last injection and detected for the total IgG titer by interval ELISA .Cell‐mediated immune was evaluated by late‐onset hyper‐sensitivity .The guinea pigs were challenged with Brucella melitensis M5 ,and then were killed to isolated M5 from spleen of each guinea pig to compare the protective effects of two methods of immunization .The ELISA results showed that both of the two methods of immunization could induce strong humoral immune response ,and DTH response to Br‐PPD antigen were 100%in both methods .No significant difference in the immune protective effect of two methods was detected .Results of humoral im‐munity ,cellular immunity and protective effect showed the same effect by intradermal injections and skin scratches .

Objective To evaluate the effect of pulsed radiofrequency application to dorsal root ganglions (DRGs) on neuronal Navl.8 expression in a rat model of inflammatory pain.Methods Twenty-four adult male Sprague-Dawley rats,aged 6-8 weeks,weighing 200-250 g,were randomly divided into 4 groups (n =6 each) using a random number table:control group (group C),inflammatory pain group (group IP),pulsed radiofrequency group (group PR),and inflammatory pain + pulsed radiofrequency group (group IP+PR).2.5％ formalin 100 μl was injected into the plantar surface of the right hindpaw to induce inflammatory pain.Pulsed radiofrequency was applied on L4,5 DRGs at 42 ℃ for 180 s starting from 4 days after formalin injection.At 1 day before formalin injection (T0),and 1,3,5 and 7 days after formalin injection (T1-4),the mechanical paw withdrawal threshold (MWT) and thermal paw withdrawal latency (TWL) were measured in the right hindpaw.After the last measurement of pain threshold,the rats were sacrificed,and the DRGs of the L4.5 were removed for determination of Navl.8 mRNA expression (by real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction) and Nav1.8 protein expression (by Western blot).Results Compared with group C,the MWT was significantly decreased,and the TWL was shortened at T1-4,and the expression of Navl.8 protein and mRNA was up-regulated in IP and IP+PR groups (P＜0.05).Compared with group IP,the MWT was significantly increased,and the TWL was prolonged at T1.4,and the expression of Navl.8 protein and mRNA was down-regulated in group IP+PR (P＜0.05).Conclusion The mechanism bv which pulsed radiofrequency application to DRGs reduces inflammatory pain is probably related to down-regulation of neuronal Nav1.8 expression in rats.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of destruction of dorsal root ganglia with local doxorubicin injection guided by CT for postherpetic neuralgia involving thoracic back region. Methods One hundred and fifty patients suffering from postherpetic neuralgia in thoracic back region were randomly divided into 3 groups ( n = 50 each): group A oral medicine; B and C groups undergoing local injection under the guidance of C-arm and CT respectively + oral medicine. Three spinal segments severely affected by herpes virus were chosen for paravertebral puncture. 1% lidocaine 1 ml was injected at each segment as test dose. Fifteen minutes later doxorubicin 3.3 mg and betamethasone compound 4.7 mg were injected at each segment if no side-effect occurred. All 3 groups were given oral medicine according to the intensity of pain after local injection. The number of patients who exited from the study because of the side effects of oral medicine was recorded. VAS, sleep interference score (SIS) and a short form of McGill pain questionnaire (SF-MPQ) were used to evaluate the efficacy of the treatment the day before (baseline), 24 h, 1 week, 1, 3 and 6 months after local injection. The dosage of oxycodone extended-release tablets and gabapentin was recorded, and also the incidence of pneumothorax within 12 h after local injection. Results The exit rate, VAS, SIS and SF-MPQ scores, dosage of oxycodone extended-release tablet and gabapentin were significantly lower in B and C groups than in group A, but there was no significant difference between the 2 groups. The incidence of pneumothorax was 10% in group B but no pneumothorax developed in group C.Conclusion Destruction of dorsal root ganglia with local doxorubicin injection guided by CT is more effective for the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia.

ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of paravertebral injection of doxorubicin on pain behavior and ultrastructure of dorsal root ganglion ( DRG ) neurons in rats with neuropathic pain.MethodsOne hundred male SD rats,aged 3 months,weighing 200-250 g,were studied.The spared nerve injury (SNI) model was established by ligation and separation of tibial and common fibular nerves.The rats were randomly divided into 5 groups ( n =20 each):SNI group and different concentrations of doxorubicin groups (groups A1,A2,A3,A4 ).The animals were anesthetized with intrapetitaneal 10％ chioral hydrate 0.3 ml/100 g.The L4,6 intervertebral foramina was exposed.Normal saline and 0.25％,0.50％,0.75％ and 1.00％ doxorubicin 5 μl were injected into the intervertebral foramina in groups SNI,A1,A2,A3,and A4 respectively.The paw withdrawal latency to the radiant heat stimulation (PWL) and paw withdrawal duration to acetone (PWD) were measured before administration and on day 1-28 after administration.Three rats were chosen in each group on day 28 after administration and DRG were removed to observe the ultrastructure of large and small neurons with electron microscope.ResultsCompared with group SNI,PWL was significantly prolonged and PWD was significantly shortened in groups A1,A2,A3,A4 in a concentration manner ( P ＜ 0.05).Nucleus condensation,mitochondrial swelling,increased lysosomes,chromatin condensation,fibrosis of intercellular substances,and cell necrosis were observed in small neurons.Mitochondrial swelling and increased fibers wcre observed in large neurons and most of large neurons survived.ConclusionParavertebral injection of doxorubicin can reduce neuropathic pain and result in damage to large and small DRG neurons,and small neurons in the DRG are more susceptible and vulnerable to doxorubicin than large neurons in rats.

Objective To evaluate the histologic changes of dorsal root ganglion (DRG) and pain threshold following implantation of iodine-125(125I) seeds in the lumbar intervertebral foramina in rats.Methods Thirtysix adult male SD rats aged 6 months weighing 220-250 g were randomly assigned into 3 groups (n =12 each):group sham operation (group A) and groups low and high radioactive 125I seeds (groups B and C).125I seeds of 0.4 and 0.8 mCi were implanted in L4,5 and L5,6 intervertebral foramina in groups B and C respectively.Paw withdrawal threshold to von Frey filament stimulation (MWT) and paw withdrawal latency to thermal nociceptive stimuli (TWL) were measured 2 days before (T1,baseline) and at 2,7,14,30 and 60 days after implantation (T2-6) in 6 animals in each group.The remaining 6 animals in each group were sacrificed at 14 and 60 days after 125I seeds implantation for microscopic examination of L5 DRG.Results MWT and TWL were significantly decreased after 125I seeds implantation at T4 compared with the baseline values at T1 in both groups,and returned to the baseline in group B and were significantly increased in group C at T6.The neurons were severely injured in DRG in groups B and C in a time-and dose-dependent manner.Conclusion Implantation of 125I seeds in intervertebral foramen can induce radiation resection of DRG.

Objective: To explore the impact of knocking out wildtype p53 phosphatase 1 gene on heart function with the changes of cardiac tissue mRNA and protein expressions in experimental mice. Methods: Our research included in 2 groups: Wildtype (WT) mice group and Wip1 knockout (Wip1-KO) mice group. n=10 in each group. The heart function, ratio of heart weight to body weight (HW/BW) were examined and compared between 2 groups; cardiac tissue morphology was observed by HE staining; mRNA expressions of ANP, BNP, MCP-1 andα-SMA were determined by RT-PCR and protein expressions of Bcl-2, Bax and c-caspase3 were measured by Western blot analysis. Results: Compared with WT mice group, Wip1-KO mice group showed decreased Wip1 mRNA expression,P<0.05, decreased LVEF, LV fraction shortening and increased left ventricular end systolic diameter (LVESD), allP<0.05; Wip1-KO mice group had reduced BW and elevated ratio of HW/BW, bothP<0.05 even the heart weight was similar between 2 groups. There was no difference in cardiac tissue morphology between 2 groups; mRNA expressions of ANP, BNP, MCP-1 and α-SMA were similar between 2 groups,P>0.05; apoptosis related protein expressions of Bax/Bcl-2 and c-caspase3 were similar between 2 groups,P>0.05. Conclusion: Wip1 gene knockout may impair the heart function in experimental mice, while the relevant mechanism should be further investigated.

We have evaluated the plague epidemic situation in the Three Rivers Source Region,Qinghai Province in recent 20 years to provide the basis for revising the plague prevention countermeasures.We have analyzed the time distribution and the plague epidemic situation between animals and human beings during twenty years in the Three Rivers Source Region,Qinghai Province by describing epidemiology.The animal plague in the natural source of Marmot plague was extremely serious in the Three Rivers Source Region during the past 20 years.It mainly distributes in Yushu State and Tanggula County,Germu City and the serious season ran through the whole period of marmot camp ground activities and the peak was between June and August.Human plague epidemic took place between May and October each year and reached its peak between July and September.The peak covered about 41.67％ at most.It mainly endemic distributes in Nangqian and Xinghai Country.During the past 20 years,we have totally found 14 human plague epidemics in the Three Rivers Source Region,among which 48 cases took place and there were deaths of 17 cases.The fatality rate was 35.42％.The lung type was the majority among 48 cases,which startde with the glandular type.During the past 20 years the plague epidemic has been active and the animal plague epidemic broke out continuously in the Three Rivers Source Region,Qinghai Province.The variety of animals and insects infected the plague epidemic was increasing.The human plague epidemics is most serious with high fatality rate,but it is on the decline as a whole.