ObjectiveTo observe the effects of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) on growth period of cultured bovine retinal pigment epithelium cells in different durations.MethodsDifferent proportion of phase with 4 ng/ml bFGF were measured by Flow Cytometry (FCM) assay.ResultsbFGF increased the RPE cells' proportion of phase S and decreased the proportion of phase G0-G1. ConclusionbFGF can stimulate RPE cells from phase G1 to phase S.

This paper analyzed the main problems in the thesis of postgraduates with specialized master degree of public health.The problems existed were the poor quality of students,untargeted topics of the thesis and unsound evaluation system,etc.Specific measures were proposed for the construction of quality assurance system for postgraduates with specialized master degree of public health including four focus management,multiple evaluation system and post thesis evaluation.

Objective To observe the chronological and spatial expressions of transforming growth factor-? receptor Ⅱ(TGF-?RⅡ) and fibronectin(Fn) in uriniferous tubules of mouse kidney and investigate the correlation of TGF-?RⅡ and Fn with development of uriniferous tubules.Methods The expressions and content changes of TGF-?RⅡ and Fn were examined by immunohistochemistry and stereological method in mouse kidneys on embryonic days 12,14,16 and 18 and postnatal days 1,3,7,14,21,28 and 42.Results The expression of TGF-?RⅡ was found in all stages of renal tubules and collecting ducts and increased gradually with the kidney development;however,the expressions were obvious in all stages of proximal tubules and collecting ducts,while little was observed in all stages of distal tubules.The expression of Fn was detected in all stages of renal tubules and collecting ducts and also increased gradually with the kidney development.Conclusion TGF-?RⅡ and Fn might play an important role in the development and maturation of uriniferous tubules of mouse kidney.

Objective To investigate the effect of pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate (PDTC) on the proliferation and expression of IL-8 of SKOV3 cells in acid environment,and the role of nuclear factor ?B (NF-?B) in the process.Methods SKOV3 cell lines were divided into 5 groups: normal culture group,acid environment group,acid environment plus PDTC groups (25,50 and 100 mol?L-1 PDTC).All the SKOV3 cells were cultivated for 12 h.The effect of PDTC on the proliferation of SKOV3 in the acid environment was determined by MTT,the content of IL-8 protein in the culture supernatant was detected by ELISA and the expression of NF-?B protein was measured by Western blotting.Results The IL-8 expression level in the acid environment was(1 384.211?42.320) ng?L-1.there was significant difference compared with normal group(617.505 ng?L-1?47.850 ng?L-1)(P

Objective To observe the chronological and spatial expression of fibronectin(Fn)and TGF-?RⅡ in developing mouse glomeruli.Methods The expressions of Fn and TGF-?RⅡ were examined by immunohistochemical and stereological method in embryos(including fetal age of 12,14,16 and 18d)and postnatal mouse kidneys(including the age of 1,3,7,14,21,28 and 42d).Results Immunohistochemical results showed that at fetal age of 14d,Fn was stained in S-shaped corpuscles,but not stained in the comma-shaped corpuscles.After fetal age 16d,Fn was expressed in all stages of glomeruli except the comma-shaped corpuscles.TGF-?RⅡ was stained in all stages of glomeruli from fetal age 14d.Fn and TGF-?RⅡ were localized respectively in basement membrane and cell plasma of glomeruli.Stereological analysis showed that the expression of Fn was increased gradually in all stages of glomeruli with renal development,except in the comma-shaped corpuscles;also,the expression of TGF-?RⅡ increased gradually in all stages of glomeruli with renal development.Conclusion The expressions of Fn and TGF-?RⅡ in embryonic and postnatal mouse kidney show chronological and spatial sequence,implying that they might play a role in the development and maturation of renal glomeruli of mouse.

Objective To develop a fast shimming method for permanent magnet MRI system. Methods Peak location method (PLM) was improved by calculating the eddy current effect, and the time deviation was replaced by their phase to increase the precision. Results Experiment showed that the new method took less than 45 s, which was 3 times faster than conventional method while providing the same homogeneity. The result of PLM satisfied the requirement of homogeneity. Conclusion This new method can significantly improve the homogeneity in a short time and satisfy further fast pulse sequence development on 0.5T permanent magnet MRI system, which can be generalized for any permanent magnet first order shimming.

Objective To investigate the effect of electroacupuncture on the rehabilitation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and level of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin 1β (IL-1β). Methods 140 cases of RA meeting the inclusion criteria were divided into control group and observation group equally according to therapeutic schemes. All the patients accepted medicine and rehabilitation training, while the observation group accepted electroacupuncture in addition. The effective rate and the symptoms were observed, the serum level of rheumatoid factor (RF), antistreptolysin O antibody (ASO), C-reactive protein (CRP), NF-κB, TNF-α and IL-1β were tested before and after treatment. Results The effective rate was 92.8% in the observation group, which was significantly more than that of 80.0% in the control group (P<0.05). The joint pain index, joint tenderness index and joint swollenness index reduced in the observation group compared with those in the control group (P<0.05), as well as the serum level of RF, ASO, CRP, NF-κB, TNF-α and IL-1β (P< 0.05). Conclusion Electroacupuncture may improve the effects of rehabilitation training for RA and inhibit the inflammation, which may associate with the inhibition of activation of NF-κB.

Objective To evaluate the effects of curcumin pretreatment on the expression of Nrf2 protein during ventilator-induced lung injury in rabbits.Methods Twenty-four healthy male New Zealand white rabbits,aged 3-6 months,weighing 2.5-3.0 kg,were randomized into 3 groups (n =8 each) using a random number table:two-lung ventilation (TLV) group; one-lung ventilation (OLV) group; and curcumin pretreatment group (group Cur).In group Cur,curcumin 40 mg/kg (dissolved in 2 ml of 1％ sodium carboxymethylcellulose) was given via a gastric tube into the stomach twice a day for 7 consecutive days starting from 7 days before ventilation,while the equal volume of sodium carboxymethylcellulose was given via a gastric tube instead of curcumin in TLV and OLV groups.All the rabbits were tracheostomized,and a tracheal tube was inserted to perform TLV in TLV group,and a tracheal tube was inserted into the right bronchus to establish OLV in OLV and Cur groups.Volumecontrolled ventilation was used in the three groups and the ventilatory parameters were regulated to maintain SpO2 ＞ 90 ％.Immediately before beginning of ventilation (T0) and at 1,2 and 3 h of ventilation (T1-3),arterial blood samples were obtained for blood gas analysis and determination of PaO2.The oxygenation index was calculated.At the end of ventilation,the rabbits were sacrificed and right lungs were removed for determination of wet/dry lung weight ratio (W/D ratio).The right lower lobe was isolated and puhmonary specimens were obtained for determination of malondialdehyde (MDA) content and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity (using colorimetric method) and the expression of Nrf2 and HO-1 protein (by Western blot) in lung tissues and for microscopic examination of pathological changes of the lung which were scored.Results Compared with group TLV,the W/D ratio,pathological scores,MDA content,and expression of Nrf2 and HO-1 were significantly increased,and the SOD activity and oxygenation index at T2,3 were decreased in OLV and Cur groups (P ＜ 0.05).Compared with group OLV,the W/D ratio,pathological scores,and MDA content were significantly decreased,and the SOD activity,oxygenation index at T3,and expression of Nrf2 and HO-1 were increased in group Cur (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Curcumin pretreatment reduces ventilator-induced lung injury through promoting the expression of Nrf2 protein in lung tissues in rabbits.

Objective To summarize and analyze the results of national external quality assessment (EQA) of maternal serum prenatal screening in second trimester during 2004-2013,in order to provide a assistance for the quality improvement of the prenatal screening testing.Methods Five different concentration samples were distributed to each participated laboratories and were measured at each external quality assessment program during 2004 to 2013.The results reported in a specified time.The testing performance of alpha fetoprotein (AFP),total human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG),total β-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-HCG),free β-human chorionic gonadotropin (free β-HCG),unconjugated estriol (uE3) were evaluated.Results During 2004-2013,the number of laboratory participated increased from 57 to 500.The robust variation coefficient increased from 2.77％ to 18.98％ for AFP,5.6％ to 36.12％ for HCG,4.69％ to 24.38％ for β-HCG,2.66％ to 81.54％ for free β-HCG,and 3.83％ to 26.51％ for uE3.The percentage of passing rate reached 93％ (463/496) for AFP,66％ (35/53)for HCG,85％ (137/ 161) for β-HCG.The percentage of passing of free β-HCG (μg/L) increased from 52 ％ (24/46) to 94％ (248/264),but the passing percentage of free β-HCG (mIU/ml) were 47％ (18/38).The percentage of passing of uE3 reached 84％ (252/299).Conclusions The testing performance of AFP is best in prenatal screening,followed by β-HCG,other item testing have some problems.It is great important to improve the quality of maternal serum prenatal screening by strengthening external quality assessment and building comprehensive quality control system in China.