The overall cellular gene expression is well realized by the coordinated regulation between nuclear DNA and mitochondria DNA. Coordinated regulation between two genomes plays a key role not only in mitochondria biogenesis and protein synthesis but also more importantly in the regulation of gene expression of mitochondria respiratory chain subunits in order to mediate the mitochondrial respiratory function. In the present review, we focus on the mechanism of coordinated regulation between two genomes.

To study the pathogenesis of hearing loss in chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). To report one case with CML whose first sign was sudden unilateral hearing loss. Sudden hearing loss in CML was presented with dramatic high white blood cell count in peripheral blood. Some cases of sudden hearing loss in CML may be improved or even cured by leukapheresis and intrathecal chemotherapy. The proposed pathogenesis for deafness in leukemia is due to hyperleukocytosis, hyperviscosity syndrome, leukemic infiltration and the inner ear hemorrhage. In treatment, clinicians should quickly reduce the number of white blood cells to lighten the tumor burden. Intrathecal injection of MTX and plasmapheresis is commonly used.
Ear, Inner ; pathology ; Hearing Loss, Sudden ; etiology ; Hearing Loss, Unilateral ; etiology ; Hemorrhage ; pathology ; Humans ; Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive ; complications ; Leukocyte Count

Objective To investigate the changes and roles of hypoxia inducible factor 1?(HIF 1?) expression in myocardial tissues in rats following severe scald. Methods Male Wistar rats inflicted with 40% TBSA Ⅲ degree scald were used as animal models. HIF 1? protein in myocardial tissues was detected by Western blot and immunohistochemical technique. Results HIF 1? protein expression in rat myocardial tissues increased significantly in the early stage following scald. The difference in HIF 1? level between the left and right ventricles was significant. The increased HIF 1? protein was mainly located in the nucleus. Conclusion HIF 1? protein expression in myocardial tissues of rats can be induced by severe scald and HIF 1? protein expression in the left ventricle is significantly higher than that in the right ventricle. The increased HIF 1? protein in the nucleus can induce downstream cytokine expression.

Objective: To observe the treatment of allergic rhinites by acupuncture combining with Ssemiconduct laser. Methods: Sixty patients were divided into 2 groups.The treatment group of 30 cases were treated by acupuncture and semi-conduct laser on points of Taibai, Taiyuan, Lieque, Fenglong, all in both sides. While the control group of 30 cases were treated by medicine. Results: The total effect rate was 86.7% in treatment group and 36.7% in the control group. There was a significant defference between the two groups (P

Aim To understand the changing aspects of CAP-administration on expression of cytochrome C oxidase(COX) subunits I and IV and their mechanisms regulated by gene expression encoded by mtDNA and nDNA. Methods Wistar rats were randomly divided into control and CAP groups, Rats were administrated CAP(100 mg?kg -1, intraperitoneal injection) every 12 hours for 7 days before sacrificed by decapitation. Rat brain was removed and the cerebral cortex mitochondria was isolated by centrifugation programme. The protein content of COX subunitⅠand Ⅳ in mitochondria and NRF-1 in cerebral tissues was detected by Western blot analysis. And mRNA state levels of COXⅠ, COXⅣ, mtTFA and NRF-1 in tissues were determined by RT-PCR.Results Compared with C group, a decreased protein content of COX subunitⅠand an elevated ratio of subunit Ⅳ/Ⅰwas observed in CAP group, The protein content of COX subunit Ⅳ and NRF-1 as well as COXⅠ,Ⅳ,NRF-1 and mtTFA mRNA state level was not unchanged between the two groups. Conclusion The change of content of COX subunitⅠprotein in mitochondria from cerebral cortex showed there is no regulation of feedback to mitochondrial and nuclear transcription. The nuclear genomes expression does not correspond to mitochondrial expression in CAP-administrated rats.

Objective To understand the changing aspects of CAP-administration on mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation function and cytochrome c oxidase (COX) activity during hypoxia exposure and their mechanisms. Methods Except the control group (C group), adult male Wistar rats were exposed to a hypobaric chamber simulated 5 000-meter high altitude for 23 h every day for 0, 1, 5, 15, 30 d (H_ 0, 1, 5, 15, 30 ) respectively and administrated CAP (100 mg/kg, intraperitoneal injection) every 12 h for 7 d before sacrificed by decapitation. Mitochondrial respiratory function and COX activity were measured by Clark oxygen electrode and polarography, respectively. Results As compared with C group, mitochondrial state 3 respiration (ST_3) and respiratory control rate (RCR) and oxidative phosphorylation rate (ORP) and COX activity in H_0+CAP group all decreased significantly, but by prolonging hypoxia exposure increased and restored to the control level. Conclusion Mitochondrial respiratory function, oxidative phosphorylation efficiency and COX activity in rat brain could improve by administrating CAP during hypoxia exposure and almost reach to the control level by prolonging hypoxia exposure.

Objective To investigate whether endogenous retinal stem cells can be activated in the retina of Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) rats during the onset and development of retinitis pigmentosa. Methods The RCS-p+ rats with inherited retinal dystrophy were divided into 3 groups: the initial stage group (15-day RCS rats), the mid-stage group (30-day RCS rats) and the advanced stage group (90-day RCS rats) according to the severity of degeneration (n=4 in each group). RCS-rdy+p+ rats without retinal degeneration served as controls, and divide into three groups (15-day control, 30-day control, 90-day control) matched with RCS-p+ rats. A transcription factor (Chx10) expressed by embryonic retinal progenitors was detected using immunofluorescence and Western blotting. Results All of the retinal layers in the three control groups and in the 15-day RCS rats did not express Chx10, while the positive expression was observed in the photoreceptor layers of the 30-day and 90-day RCS rats. Chx10 protein could be detected by Western blotting in all RCS groups, but expressed higher in 30-day RCS rats than in 15-day and 90-day RCS rats (P

Objective To study the genetic toxicity of magnesium sulfate to the root tip cells of Vicia faba. Methods The root tip cells of Vicia faba with 1.5-2 cm root tip were taken as the subjects and were exposed to magnesium sulfate of different concentrations(0.50%-2.00%) for 6 h. In the other test,the cells were treated with 1.5% magnesium sulfate for 2,4,6,8 and 10 hours respectively. The distilled water and potassium dichromate (0.05%) were used as the negative and positive control respectively. The micronucleus and the chromosomal aberration were calculated after 24 hours of culture. Results Compared with the negative control group,0.1%,0.15%,0.175% and 0.2% of magnesium sulfate increased the micronucleus and 0.05%,0.1%,0.15%,0.175%,0.2% of magnesium sulfate increased the chromosomal aberration in Vicia faba root tip cells. Compared with the control group (0 h),both of the micronucleus and the chromosomal aberration of Vicia faba root tip cells increased (P

Objective To understand the sanitary status of the air conditioning system of public places and to discuss the countermeasure.Methods Fifty public places where the air conditioning system were used were selected as the research objects in September 2008.The questionnaires about the hygienic management, the air conditioning system and the cooling tower were used to investigate the basic situations of the air conditioning system in public places,and Legionella pneumophila(Lp) of cooling water in the cooling tower was detected.Results All the fifty public places didn't establish complete sanitary management system.90% of the cooling towers were less than one kilometer from the residential areas, schools, kindergartens, agedness flats and hospitals.And 18% of the cooling towers were less than one hundred meters from the walking streets and entertainment plaza.Moreover,8% of the public places had not fresh air, the air purification wasn't installed in 74% of the public places and sterilization equipments, and automatic or on-line sterilization equipments in the cooling towers weren't installed in all the public places.In addition, the positive rate of Legionella pneumophila in the cooling towers was 89.58%.Thereinto, the positive rate of Lp1 type(79.07%) of Legionella pneumophila was significantly higher than that of Lp2-Lp14 type(11.63%) as well as that of Lp1 type and Lp2-Lp14 type(9.30%)(P0.05).Conclusion The air conditioning systems of public places are being faced with some sanitary problems and the cooling water in the cooling tower was polluted with Legionella pneumophila.Therefore,it is suggested that its sanitary management should be reinforced and the sterilization management of cooling water as well as the shield between the cooling towers and the circumferences should be taken into account.

BACKGROUND:Currently, fibroblast-like synoviocytes from the synovial tissue of patients with rheumatoid arthritis or adjuvant arthritis rats are isolated and cultured mainly using enzyme digestion method, but tissue explant adherent method is rarely reported in primary culture. OBJECTIVE:To establish a culture method of fibroblast-like synoviocytes from adjuvant arthritis rabbits and to investigate cell biological characteristics. METHODS:Rabbit models of adjuvant arthritis were prepared by injected with adjuvant at multiple sites and times, the knee synovial tissues were obtained, and fibroblast-like synoviocytes were separated and cultured by the tissue explant adherent method. Furthermore, the cell morphology was observed. The cell proliferation was measured using cell counting kit-8 assay, and the expression of Vimentin was detected by immunofluorescence.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The primary cultured rabbit synoviocytes were long spindle fiber-like and coincided with the fibroblast-like synoviocytes. Moreover, cells were positive for Vimentin. In conclusion, fibroblast-like synoviocytes from rabbits with adjuvant arthritis are successfully isolated and cultured by the tissue explant method.