each group were sacrificed, respectively. Distributions of BrdU positive cels and ChAT positive cels were detected by S-P immunohistochemical method. The learning and memory abilities of rats were detected by Morris water maze system.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:BrdU positive cels were mainly distributed in the cortex and hippocampus, especialy around the blood vessels, and there was the presence of focal aggregation. A smal amount of BrdU positive cels were observed in the basal ganglia and thalamus as wel as in the ependyma. BrdU positive cels were counted at different time after operation. The number of BrdU positive cels decreased with time, and only a smal number of BrdU positive cels were observed at 60 days after transplantation. The number of ChAT positive cels at different time after transplantation was ranked as folows: neural stem cel transplantation group > model group > sham operated group (P < 0.05). Compared with the model group, the time for searching the platform was significantly lower in the neural stem transplantation group and sham operated group, but the number of crossing the platform was significantly higher in the neural stem cel transplantation group and sham operated group (P < 0.05). The results show that neural stem cels could be transplanted into the rats with vascular dementia, and the cels could survive and migrate in the brain of rats and significantly improve the learning and memory ability. This mechanism may be related to the differentiation and growth of cholinergic neurons in the hippocampus.

Objective To explore the effect of listening zhidiao tone in the five elements music together with language training on the rehabilitation of stroke patients with aphasia.Methods 57 subjects of stroke patients with aphasia were randomly divided into three groups,one was zhidiao music group,another was west music group,and the third was the control group.Four weeks later,using the scale called the Chinese Rehabilitation Research Center Standard Aphasia Examination (CRRCAE) and the Stroke Aphasic Depression Questionnaire Hospital Version(SADQ-H) to see the variance of scores of language function,and depression in the three groups before and after intervention.Results After the intervention,depressed mood scores of three groups decreased significantly,zhidiao music group experienced less depressed mood compared with the control group.According the Ridit analysis,the clinical curative effect was significantly better in the zhidiao music group than in the western music group or the control group.Conclusion Zhidiao music combined with language training can improve the patients’ depression status,and improve compliance and enthusiasm of language training,so as to promote the reha-bilitation of the language function.Listening to zhidiao music had a positive role in language rehabilitation in stroke patients with aphasia,and worthy of further promotion and application.

Objective To examine the stability of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C)during serum incubation at different temperature and time periods.Methods Ten healthy volunteers (4 males and 6 females,aged 24 to 59 years)from Beijing Hospital were recruited in May 2015.Fasting venous blood samples were collected and centrifuged to separate the sera.Serum samples were incubated at 4℃ for 24 h,25℃for 0,1,8 and 24 h (with or without an LCAT inhibitor).Serum to-tal cholesterol (TC),total free cholesterol (TFC)HDL-C and HDL-FC were measured by the HPLC Method.Results HDL-FC and HDL-C changed -6.91% and -2.17% during serum incubation at 4℃for 24h.TFC,HDL-FC and HDL-C changed significantly (averaged -13.70%,-25.88% and -1.53% respectively)during serum incubation at 25℃ for 24 h,in which the decrease of TFC and HDL-FC were inhibited by the addition of the LCAT inhibitor.The decrease of HDL-C was even higher in the presence of the LCAT inhibitor.Conclusion Serum TFC,HDL-C and HDL-FC levels changed during serum incubations,which were caused by the LCAT and CETP activities and the transfer of cholesterol among lipoproteins. For accurate measurement of serum HDL-C,prolonged serum storage should be avoided in clinical laboratories.

Objective To explore the intervention effect of active fraction of Angelica Sinensis Radix in mice under high altitude hypoxia condition. Methods Totally 72 healthy SPF mice were randomly divided into control group (K), model group (M), Rhodiola rosea group, and active fraction of Angelica Sinensis Radix groups (B, C, X). The mice were administerted corresponding treatment by gavage for 21 days. Control mice were given normal saline in same volume. From the 8th day, all mice excepted control mice were exposed to high altitude hypoxia cabin after 0.5 hour gavage treament. On the 22nd day, after got out of the cabin and their body weight were measured, mice were put to death through eyeball blood sampling to prepare splenic lymphocyte suspension. The proliferation and transformation capacities of lymphocyte cell and killing activity of NK cells were detected by MTT. The content of IL-2 in the serum of mice in each group were detected by ELISA. Results Compared with the control group, the body weight of mice, the proliferation and transformation capacities of lymphocyte cell, the killing activity of NK cells, and the content of IL-2 were all significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). Experiment tests showed that the proliferation and transformation abilities of lymphocyte cell and the killing activity of NK cells were all increased in the mice of group B, C, and X compared with those of the model group (P<0.05, P<0.01). The stimulate index of lymphocyte cell was raised after X intervention compared with those of the model group (P<0.05). The content of IL-2 in the serum was enhanced after intervention of active fraction C and X of Angelica Sinensis Radix compared with those of the model group (P<0.05, P<0.01). Conclusion Active fraction of Angelica Sinensis Radix shows increasing immunological function of mice exposed to hypoxia.

Objective To investigate the effect of the optimal prescription of huiru yizeng on rats with hyperplasia of mammary gland and hyperprolactinemia. Methods Fifty-six female Wistar rats were randomly divided into 7 groups (n=8), including normal control group, model control group, sodium chloride group, bromocriptin group, rupi sanjie group, the original prescription group and optimizing prescription group. Rat model of mammary gland hyperplasia with hyperprolactinemia was replicated in 6 groups but not the normal control group. The successfully established experimental rats were given corresponding drugs by intragastric gavage. After 30 days, the levels of the estradiol, progesterone, and prolactin were detected, and the pathomrphology of glandular tissue was observed. Results Prolactin levels of model control group, the original prescription group and optimize prescription group were (69.47 ±6.08), (53.13 ±10.59), and (28.41 ±6.37) pg·mL-1, respectively . Compared with that in the model control group, the contents of prolactin in both the optimal prescription group and the original prescription group were reduced, but the optimal prescription group was better (P<0. 01). In the original prescription group, the lobules of mammary gland showed a few of hyperplasia, the individual alveoli and duct showed a slight hyperplasia, and a small amount of secretions was found in the duct. The degree of the hyperplasia was alleviated in the optimal prescription group similar to that observed in the normal control group, which showed that there was no hyperplasia in the lobules of mammary gland or no secretions in the duct. Conclusion The therapeutic effects of the optimal prescription are much better than the original prescription, which can effectively lower the level of prolactin, adjust the balance among the prolactin , estrogen and progesterone, and alleviate the pathological hyperplasia of mammary glands in the model rats.

Objective: To investigate the visual acuity of primary and middle school students in Ningxia by using decision tree model and logistic regression, and to provide evidence for the prevention and control of visual acuity. Methods: Using stratified cluster sampling method, 3 257 children aged 7-18 years were randomly selected from Yinchuan and Wuzhong in Ningxia. Visual acuity test and questionnaire survey were conducted. The C 5.0 algorithm in Clementine12.0 and Logistic regression were used to analyze the factors associated with visual acuity. Results: The overall rate of low vision of the middle school of Ningxia was 62.6%, with girls (68.1%) higher than that of boys(56.8%)(P<0.01). There was a significant difference in the prevalence of low vision among different educational stages(P<0.01), with high school students had the highest detection rate(82.2%). Results of decision tree C 5.0 algorithm showed that educational stage, gender, time to do homework after school and frequency of moderate intensity exercise per week associated with poor eyesight of primary and secondary school students. Logistic regression results showed that girls, the distance between the eyes and the computer display screen <66 cm(OR=1.24, 95%CI=1.00-1.52), and the distance between the eyes and the textbook when reading was less than one foot (OR=2.05, 95%CI=1.23-3.40) were positively associated with poor vision. Low grade students and homework time <2 hours after school (OR=0.76, 95%CI=0.62-0.92) were negatively associated with lower risk of poor vision. Conclusion Educational stage, gender and time of homework after school are associated with the visual acuity of primary and secondary school students in Ningxia. It is suggested that prevention of myopia should start from the low-grade students, reducing after-school work for primary and secondary school students, and increasing outdoor activities. All the girls should be encouraged to engage in more outdoor activities, to prevent the occurrence and development of myopia.

Objective: To determine the impact and mechanism of HIV derived microRNA99 (miRNA99) on macrophages pyroptosis. Methods: THP-1 cells were stimulated by phorbol ester (PMA) and then were cultured and differentiated into sidewall attached macrophages; the morphology and phenotype of CD11b were measured by microscopy and flow cytometry. TLR8 RNAi plasmid was transfected to macrophages and were detected by confocal fluorescence microscopy. The levels of IL-18 and IL-1β released by macrophages were measured by ELISA. Western blot(WB) was employed to examine TLR8 and cleaved caspase-1 protein expression in macrophages. Results: THP-1 cells that were challenged with PMA (100 ng/ml) for 24 h became smooth and adherent. In addition, the expression of CD11b in macrophages was up to 99%. TLR8 protein expression in macrophages transfected with TLR8 plasmids was significantly lower than that in macrophages transfected with control plasmids. Levels of IL-18 and IL-1β secreted by macrophages were elevated in LPS+ ATP group, miRNA99 group and control plasmid group, but not in control group and TLR8 RNAi plasmid group. Cleaved caspase-1 protein from macrophages of miRNA99 experimental group/ LPS+ ATP group and control plasmid group was significantly higher than that of control group and TLR8 RNAi plasmid group. Conclusions The present study demonstrates that HIV-derived miRNA99 could induce pyroptosis of macrophages via TLR8-dependent pathway.

Objective:To investigate the pathogenic factors of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) in occupational women of childbearing age and the prognostic value of interferon-γ (IFN-γ), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin (IL)-2.Methods:184 patients from the Meishan Maternal and Child Health Hospital from June 2016 to June 2017 in the gynaecological clinic were selected for research.The self-made general situation questionnaire was used to investigate the situation of the patients, and the vaginal secretions of the patients were sampled for microscopic examination to diagnose vulvovaginal candidiasis. According to the prevalence and recurrence of VVC, the patients were divided into recurrent group (42 cases), non recurrent group (55 cases) and non-VVC group (87 cases). Single factor analysis and multi factor logistic analysis were used to analyze the pathogenic factors of VVC.Results:Among the 184 patients, 97 were diagnosed as VVC, with a 52.72% incidence rate. The results of single analysis showed that age, drinking sugary drinks, eating sweets, exercising, sedentary, emotional state, frequency of using pads in non menstrual period, wearing tights, history of vaginitis, frequency of vaginal washing, history of curettage, contraceptive method, first sexual intercourse age, number of sexual partners, whether washing vulva before and after sexual life were related to the incidence of vulvovaginal candidiasis in occupational women of childbearing age ( P<0.05). The results of multivariate analysis showed that sedentary, drinking sugary drinks, eating sweets, wearing tights, vaginal washing frequency, first sexual intercourse age, contraceptive method, number of sexual partners, history of curettage, history of vaginitis, and cleaning vulva before and after sexual life were all independent factors ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in TNF-α level among the three groups ( P>0.05), while the IFN-γ and IL-2 levels were the lowest in the recurrent group, the second in the non recurrent group, and the highest in the control group ( P<0.05). Conclusions:The incidence rate of VVC in the women of childbearing age occupation is related to sedentary, sugar drinking, sweet food, tight pants frequency, vaginal irrigation frequency, first sex, contraceptive methods, sexual partners, curettage history, vaginitis history, sexual cleansing before and after sexual activity. Clinically, relevant factors can be intervened to reduce the incidence of the disease. The decrease of IFN-γ and IL-2 may increase the risk of VVC.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the impact of premature birth on long term cardio-cerebral vascular events of puerpera.

METHODSAmbispective cohort study method was used and 3 659 pregnant women giving birth during October 1976 to December 2008 at Kailuan medical group were included and divided into premature birth (PTB) group (n = 226) and non-PTB (NPTB) group (n = 3 433) by the history of PTB. Incidence of cardio-cerebral vascular events (myocardial infarction, cerebral infarction and cerebral hemorrhage) was obtained during follow-up. Multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression models was used to assess the relative risk of cardio-cerebral vascular events.

RESULTS(1) The childbearing age, proportion of pregnancy-induced hypertension, systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure before delivery were significantly higher while weight and height of newborn were significantly less in PTB group than in NPTB group (P < 0.05 or 0.01). (2) There were 71 cardio-cerebral vascular events during the follow-up of (15.19 ± 7.75) years. In PTB group, the incidence of cardio-cerebral vascular events and myocardial infarction was 3.23/1 000 person-years and 2.05/1 000 person-years, respectively, while the corresponding incidence was 1.15/1 000 person-years and 0.42/1 000 person-years, respectively in NPTB group (all P < 0.05). After adjustment for other traditional cardiovascular risk factors, the risk of total cardio-cerebral vascular events, myocardial infarction in PTB group was 2.03 fold (95% CI: 1.02-4.04, P = 0.002) and 3.11 fold (95% CI: 1.18-8.18, P < 0.001) higher than in NPTB group.

CONCLUSIONPTB is an independent risk factor for total cardio-cerebral vascular events, especially myocardial infarction of puerpera.

Blood Pressure ; Cardiovascular Diseases ; epidemiology ; Cohort Studies ; Female ; Humans ; Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced ; Incidence ; Myocardial Infarction ; epidemiology ; Pregnancy ; Premature Birth ; Proportional Hazards Models ; Risk Factors ; Stroke