As constructive cells of the glomerular filtration barrier, podocytes plays an essential role in the maintenance of the glomerular blood filtration, and also in the prevention of protein loose from blood. Many factors cause podocyte injury, and consequently contribute to the onset and progression of glomerular lesions. This review focuses on relationship between podocyte injury and glomerular disease.

China ; Head and Neck Neoplasms ; surgery ; Humans ; Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures

Objective To investigate the attitude of career in undergraduates of rehabilitation therapy. Methods 41 undergraduate students were investigated with questionnaire. Results 14.6% of the students preferred rehabilitative therapeutist, 53.7% knew little about the profession, 31.7% selected this profession for employment, 22.0% loved rehabilitation work, 41.4% would take rehabilitation work for life.Conclusion It is important for school to help the students understanding the profession of rehabilitative therapeutist correctly.

Objective To establish a 29 Y-STRloci multiplex PC Rsystemfor investigating the genetic polymorphisms and to assess its application value in forensic science. Methods Amultiplex PC Rsystemw as established using a five color fluorescence labeling 29 Y-STRloci (DYS456, DYS389Ⅰ, DYS437, DYS447, DYS389Ⅱ, DYS438, DYS522, DYS460, DYS458, DYS622, DYS390, DYS392, DYS448, DYS449, DYS391, Y-GATA-H4, DYS388, DYS19, DYS385a/b, DYS527a/b, DYS393, DYS459a/b, DYS635, DYS439, DYS570 and DYS627) for multiple amplification and capillary electrophoresis. And its applicability w as validated w ith genetic polymorphismdata of 29 Y-STRof unrelated 2 000 male samples in Shandong Han population. Results Atotal of 1981different haplotypes of 2 000 individuals show ed genotype diver-sity betw een 0.370 0 and 0.965 4. The systemprovided stable and accurate typing w ith high sensitivity of 0.05 ng. It satisfied the needs of variety of routine biological samples. Conclusion The 29 Y-STRloci multiplex PC Rsystemcould be applied for actual cases and establishment of Y-STRdatabase. In addi-tion, it has great significance in forensic science practices and related research.

The changes of serum malondialdehyde, myeloperoxidase, total antioxidant capacity, superoxide dismutase activity, and glutathione peroxidase were observed in patients with Graves′ disease. The myeloperoxidase level increased in patients with Graves′ disease. The balance between oxidation and antioxidative defense was disrupted in patients with newly-onset Graves′ disease. Oxidative stress seems to be related to hyperthyroidism.

Objective To investigate the effects of self-efficacy-oriented nursing intervention on postoperative quality of life of lung tumor patients. Methods Ninety patients with lung tumors undergoing chest surgery in our hospital from March 2010 to March 2012 , involved in the study. The nursing data were retrospectively analyzed for investigation of the nursing strategies. The patients were randomized into two group with random digits table in equal number: The control group received routine nursing and the intervention group with self-efficacy-oriented nursing intervention beside routine nursing care. 3 months after nursing intervention , the two groups were compared by Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS) and Self-rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) in terms of quality of life and psychological state. Results The scores of the intervention group by SDS and SAS were both significantly higher than those of the control group (P < 0.05). The scores of the intervention group on self efficacy and quality of life were significantly higher than those of the control (P < 0.05). Conclusion The self-efficacy-oriented nursing intervention applied in the postoperative nursing care to lung cancer patients can significantly improve the postoperative symptoms and psychological status. It can also improve their self efficacy and then enhance their quality of life.

Aim Toinvestigatetheeffectsoftriptonot-erpene methyl ether ( TME ) , a diterpene derived from the medicinal plant Triptergium wilfordii, on human gastric cancer AGS cell proliferation inhibition and ap-optosisinducedinvitro.Methods MTTassaywas used for screening tumor spectrum and detecting the vi-ability of AGS cells and normal human gastric epitheli-al cells GES-1 . Cell morphology was observed by light microscopy and AO / EB staining. Flow cytometry was used to detect cell apoptotic rate and cell cycle. JC-1 staining and fluorescence probe DCFH-DA were em-ployed to detect the changes of mitochondrial mem-brane potential and reactive oxygen species ( ROS ) . The effect of inhibiting AGS clonogenic survival was as-sayed by the method of plate clone formation. Western blot was used to analyse the expression of caspase-3 , caspase-8,Bcl-2andBax.Results MTTresults showed that TME exhibited significantly higher cytotox-icity to gastric cancer AGS cell line than to noncancer-ous cell line GES-1. IC50 for AGS of 48 h treatment was 23 . 85 μmol · L-1 . TME significantly inhibited colony formation and caused morphological changes in AGS cells. Annexin V-FITC / PI double staining showed the apoptotic rate increased. DCFH-DA stai-ning showed TME resulted in an increase in intracellu-lar ROS levels. Mitochondrial membrane potential de-creased after TME treatment. Western blot results showed that TME increased the proportion of Bax /Bcl-2 , with the activation of caspase-8 and caspase-3 . The broad-spectrum caspase inhibitor z-VAD-fmk pre-treatment reduced the expression of caspase-8 and caspase-3. TME enabled AGS cell cycle arrest in G0/G1phase.Conclusion TMEpossessespotenttumor selected toxicity and can induce apoptosis of AGS cells through cell cycle arrest, which is associated with Bcl-2 protein family.

Objective To explore the effect of self-made venous compressor on hemostasis after withdrawing femoral vein catheter in patients with liver failure.Methods 200 patients with liver failure undergoing femoral venous intubation were divided randomly into observation group and control group in equal number.Hemostasis was performed after withdrawing the catheter using the self-made venous compressor and bandage combined with pressure dressing in the former and latter group respectively.The two groups were compared in terms of the complication rate,time for hemostasis manipulation and time limb immobilization.Results The rate of complications in the observation group was significantly lower than that of the control group.The time for hemostasis manipulation and time for limb immobilization in the observation group were both significantly shorter than those of the control group(P<0.01). Conclusion Performance of hemostasis using self-made venous compressor may lower the rate of complication from withdrawing femoral vein catheter and shorten the time for hemostasis manipulation and the time for limb immobilization.

Objective To evaluate the importance of plasma MicroRNAs in early diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI).Methods 24 patients with AMI as the test group and 20healthy volunteers as the control group were enrolled in this study.Plasma levels of microRNA-1,microRNA-133a,microRNA-208a and microRNA-499 were detected by quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) at 3 h,6 h,12 h,24 h,48 h,72 h after the onset of AMI.Results Plasma microRNA-1 level was greatly increased and reached the peak at 3 h after AMI,then was decreased gradually to normal level at 72 h after AMI.Plasma microRNA-133a level was significantly elevated at 6 h after AMI,reached peak at 12 h after AMI,then was decreased to normal level at 48 h after AMI.Plasma microRNA-1 and microRNA-133a levels were correlated with cTnI expression.The peak time of microRNA-1 was earlier than that of cTnI,while the peak time of microRNA-133a was the same as that of cTnI.Conclusions Increased circulating microRNA-1 and microRNA-133a may serve as potential and novel biomarkers for early diagnosis of AMI.

Objective To evaluate the growth inhibition and apoptosis of human monocytic leukemia THP-1 cell line by using 5,8-dimethyl-2-β-hydroxyisovalerylshikonin (SK36) and explore its preliminary mechanism. Methods CCK colorimetric assay and cell counting was used to examine the growth inhibition of shikonin on THP-1 cells. The apoptosis of THP-1 cells was detected by Annexin V/PI double labeling. The activation of Caspase-3 apoptosis pathway was determined by FCM. The apoptosis and the necrosis of THP-1 cells were detected by the laser scanning confocal microscopy. Results When the THP-1 cells were treated with SK36 at 1.02 μg/ml for 24 h and 48 h, the growth inhibition was dose-dependent. The cell apoptotic rate of THP-1 cells treated with 1.02 μg/ml evaluated by FCM with Annexin V/PI double labeling staining were (40.61 ±2.13) % and (67.40±9.15) % at 24 h and 48 h after treatment, respectively, which were significantly higher than that of the control group [(16.97±0.61) %] ([ = 18.444, t = 9.528, P <0.01). SK36 could induce THP-1 cells apoptosis involving the activation of Caspase-3 (F= 323.61, P<0.01). Conclusion SK36 can induce human THP-1 cells to undergo apoptosis, and its primary mechanism was to activate the Caspase-3.