This article introduces a new method: the chemical-activated luciferase gene expression (CALUX)assay for determine of dioxin,which is based on biological properly of a genetically modified cell line.The published thesis reports that the contents of dioxins in a same sample abtained from the CALUX assay and the internationally recoganized standard method for determination of dioxin: high resolution gas chromatography-mass spectrometry(HRGC-MS)showed perfectly positive correlation and well repeatibility. The CALUX assay presents less amount-required sample,shorter determination cycle and less expense compared with HRGC-MS assay. The CALUX assay can be used as a rapid screen assay for determination of dioxin in a large number of samples,and will be widely applied in the survey of dioxin pollution in environment.

Primary open angle glaucoma ( POAG) is one of the eye diseases which can lead to blindness. The early symptom of POAG is unconspicuous, however, it will result in irreversible optic never damage and visual field defect with the disease progress. As an index for diagnosing and evaluating the therapeutic effect of POAG, intraocular pressure ( IOP ) is simple and important. Clinically, although some treated patients have a target IOP at clinic time, the optic never damage still get worse. Researches indicate that higher nocturnal IOP and 24h IOP variation and lower nocturnal ocular perfusion pressure ( OPP) may be the reasons for this phenomenon. The following essay will give an overview of POAG,IOP and OPP according to the relevant literatures so that we can have a better understanding.

Objective To investigate the effect of atorvastatin on circulating endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) and BP in hypertensive patients with normal lipid profiles.Methods Thirty-eight hypertensive patients were randomly to receive conventional anti-hypertensive drugs (n=18) or conventional anti-hypertensive drugs plus atorvastatin(20 mg QN)combination treatment (n=20).Eight healthy subjects were given atorvastatin (20 mg QN) for 8 weeks as control group.Before and after treatment,peripheral blood were drawn to isolate and culture EPCs.The circulating EPCs were identified by direct fluorescent staining under a laser scanning confocal micro- scope.EPCs populations were assessed using the colony forming unit assay (EPC-CFU) through a inverted phase contrast microscope 10 days after culture.Results After treatment,SBP was decreased (conventional treatment from 165.8?10.3 to 132.7?10.3 mmHg;combined group from 163.7?10.2 to 127.9?10.1 mmHg P

Objective To investigate the oncologic and reproductive outcomes after progestin treatment of complex endometrial hyperplasia(CEH) and grade 1 endometrial carcinoma(EC).Methods In a retrospective study, data were obtained for patients with CEH or grade 1 EC at presumed stage IA(without myometrial invasion) who wished to preserve fertility and were treated at the Peking Union Medical College Hospital, China, between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2011.Patients had received oral medroxyprogesterone acetate(250-500 mg/d) or megestrol acetate(160-480 mg/d) for at least 6 months.Results Among 55 included patients, median age was 32 years(range 21-41 years).41(75%) achieved complete response after a median period of 6(3-24) months.Complete response was less frequent among obese than nonobese patients(4/12 [33%] vs 37/43 [86%];P=0.001).Disease recurrence was recorded in 10(24%) patients with complete response;the 5-year recurrence-freesurvival rate was 71%.Among the 33 patients who retained a desire to conceive, 17(52%) became pregnant.Conclusions Fertility-sparing management with oral progestin is effective and safe.Obesity is associated with a lower probability of long-term success.

Objective To explore the expressions of ER,PR and CerbB-2 in human papillary thyroid carcinoma,and their correlation with the clinical features.Methods The expressions of ER,PR and CerbB-2 were detected by immunohistochemistry in 89 papillary thyroid carcinoma samples and 13 nodular goiter samples.Results In papillary thyroid carcinoma samples,ER,PR and CerbB-2 were detected for 50.56 ％(45/89),43.82 ％ (39/89),24.72 ％ (22/89),respectively.In nodular goiter,ER,PR and CerbB-2 were detected for 15.38 ％ (2/13),7.69 ％ (1/13),0,respectively,there were significant differences between the two groups (x2 =5.649,P=0.017,x2 =6.211,P=0.013,x2 =4.097,P=0.043).The positive rates of PR were 56.26 ％(26/46) in without lymph node metastasis,compared with those lymph node metastasis 30.2 3％ (13/43) were significantly higher,the difference was statistically significant (x2 =6.239,P =0.012).Conclusion The expressions of ER,PR and CerbB-2 are significant higher in papillary thyroid carcinoma.The detection of ER,PR and CerbB-2 might be helpful for early diagnosis and prognosis of papillary thyroid carcinoma.

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Objective To discuss the feasibility on reducing the postoperative pulmonary complications ( PPC) incidence after thoracot-omy on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD) though application of incentive spirometry ( IS) . Methods 62 patients with COPD concurrent thoracotomy were divided into control group and observation group,the control group was given routine nebulization,expectoration and other physical treatment;the observation group were given IS besides the conventional treatment. The incidence of PPC,prognosis,and the changes on pulmonary function were compared between these two groups. Results The incidence of PPC and mortality of observation group were significantly lower than those of control group,and the inspiratory capacity( IC) from 3~5 days was significantly higher than that of con-trol group. Conclusion Application of IS can reduce the PPC incidence after thoracotomy on COPD patients,and promote the recovery of pulmonary function.

Objective:To evaluate the impact of change in the hormone receptor (HR) status on the long-term outcomes of breast cancer patients treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC).Methods:There were 215 patients for the HR status of their lesions before and after NAC.After surgery,59 cases were confirmed to have achieved complete remission of pathology,The expression of hormo ne receptors was not consistent in 63 patients before and after neoadjuvant chemotherapy.63 patients were divided into two groups,Group A:39 patients received standard endocrine therapy for 5 years after surgery and chemotherapy;Group B:24 patients were not treated with standard endocrine therapy after surgery and chemotherapy.Conclusions:The 3-year DFS rates were 77.4％ and 54.2％ in Group A and Group B patients,respectively,There was not statistical significancebetween the two groups.The 5-year overall survival rate for Group A patients was higher than that of Group B patients(74.3％ vs 45.8％,P=0.028),The difference was statistically significant.Conclusions:This study revealed that breast cancer patients with HR altered after NAC still benefit from standard endocrine therapy.

Objective To study the positions,features and sectional anatomy of the palatovaginal canal and vomerovaginal canal,comparing with CT and MRI findings. Methods The palatovaginal canals in 104 sides and vomerovaginal canals in 60 sides of dry skulls were observed.Three adult cephalic specimens were sliced into celloidin contiguous sections on coronal plane(0.5 mm in thickness) and the results were correlated with the CT studies of 11 patients and MR imaging of a cephalic specimen. Results In dry skulls,the palatovaginal canal displayed as complete canal in 79.8% of the cases,while appeared as groof in 15.4%.There was neither significant canal nor groof in 4.8%.The vomerovaginal canal demonstrated as complete canal in 36.7% of the speciments,while appeared as groof in 33.3%.This canal was communicated with the lateral palatovaginal canal in 15% and it was not detected in 15%.Four typical slices of the celloidin and 3 plane of CT and 3 plane of MRI were selected and the key structures were described.Conclusion The palatovaginal canal and vomerovaginal canal can be well depicted on coronal plane.

Objective To isolate,cultivate and identify the human embryonic fibroblasts(hEFs) derived from the gonadal ridges and dorsal mesenteries of human embryos,and to detect the expression by hEFs of cytokines crucial for the growth of human embryonic germ cells(hEG) in vitro.Methods The hEFs were isolated by enzyme digestion from gonadal ridges and dorsal mesenteries of 5-to 9-week old human embryos.The cells were then cultivated.The biologic characteristics(morphology,growth characteristics and cell cycle) of these cells were also studied.The reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR) was used to seek the expressions of a specific fibroblast marker,prolyl 4-hydroxylase ?,and a specific marker of epithelial cells,cytokeratin-4,in the cells.The expressions of cytokines essential for the growth of hEG,namely basic fibroblast growth factor(bFGF) and leukemia inhibitory factor(LIF),were also examined by RT-PCR.Results The hEFs were successfully isolated and cultivated from gonadal ridges and dorsal mesenteries of human embryos.They could be passaged beyond the 25th generation.The biologic characteristics of the cells did not change,even in high-passage cells or frozen-thawed cells.The cells expressed prolyl 4-hydroxylase ?, but not cytokeratin-4,which was similar to the fibroblasts.The cultured cells expressed bFGF and LIF.Conclusion The hEFs derived from gonadal ridges and dorsal mesenteries of human embryos are successfully isolated and cultivated,and the cells express the cytokines essential for the growth of hEG in vitro.