Open-path Fourier transform infrared ( OP/FT-IR) spectra were analyzed with target factor analysis ( TFA) and band-target entropy minimization ( BTEM) respectively, with the purpose to reconstruct spectral characteristics of target molecules from matrices of spectra. Five sessions of continuous OP/FT-IR monitoring were carried out around farms. For each session, the spectra were arranged row-wisely in order of measuring time, which yielded five matrices for data analysis. Results showed that both BTEM and TFA could reconstruct spectral characteristics of target molecules from the spectral data matrix, but the performance of the two methods differed slightly. TFA can retrieve spectral features of target molecules in the presence of interferences, and the reconstructed spectra are similar to corresponding reference. BTEM can implement such spectral retrieval without the reference spectrum. This work presents not only the application of BTEM method to qualitative analysis for OP/FT-IR spectra, but also a thorough comparison between the two methods. The conclusion is helpful to qualitative analysis of complex multi-component systems.

Objective To investigate the quantitative abnormality of CD~+_5B lymphocytes in the bone morrow of the patients with autoimmunic hemocytopenia and its clinical significance.Methods The patients were referred to the Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital,Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College.Quantities of CD~+_5B lymphocytes in the bone morrow of 14 patients with autoimmune hemolytic anemia(AIHA)or Evans syndrome,22 immunorelated pancytopenia(IRP)patients and 10 normal controls were assayed by FACS.The correlation between their clinical and laboratory parameters with CD~+_5B lymphocytes was analyzed.Results The qutantity of CD~+_5B lymphocytes were significantly higher in AIHA and Evans and IRP patients than in normal controls;there was no significant difference between AIHA、Evans syndrome and IRP patients.The qutantity of CD~+_5B lymphocytes in the bone morrow of all cytopenic patients showed negative correlation with C_3 complement.In AIHA、Evans syndrome patients,the quantity of CD~+_5 B lymphocytes in their bone morrow showed positive correlation with IBIL.In Evans syndrome patients,the quantity of CD~+_5B lymphocytes in their bone morrow showed positive correlation with PAIgG and PAIgM.The qutantity of CD~+_5B lymphocytes in the bone marrow of all cytopenic patients showed negative correlation with treatment response,but no correlation with the yields of CFU-E、 BFU-E、CFU-F and CFU-GM cultured from their bone marrow mononuclear cells in vitro.Conclusion CD~+_5B lymphocytes in the bone marrow of the patients with autoimmunic hemocytopenia significantly increase and are related to the disease severity and clinical response.It is suggested that CD~+_5B lymphocytes might have important roles in the pathogenesis of autoimmunic cytopenia.

Objective To investigate the impact of percutaneous coronary interventional (PCI) on the inflammatory indices and postoperative vascular restenosis.Methods This study involved 90 patients undergoing PCI procedures for Coronary artery disease (CAD) compromising a single coronary artery.Fourty healthy individuals with normal findings by coronary angiography were selected as the control group.Before and after PCI or coronary angiography,plasma hs-CRP and IL-6 were measured in all the subjects by immunonephelometry and enzyme-linked immunosorbant assay (ELISA),respectively.Results (1) In the CAD patients,the plasma hs-CRP level was significantly elevated after PCI as compared with the preoperative level((18.69 ±5.14) mg/L vs (14.45 ± 4.32) mg/L,t =1.42,P ＜ 0.01),whereas in the control group,the hs-CRP level underwent no significant changes after coronary angiography((13.59 ±5.99) mg/L vs(12.46 ±5.35) mg/L,t =1.25,P ＞ 0.05).(2) PCI procedures also resulted in significant elevation of plasma IL-6 level in the CAD patients((1.87±0.45) pg/L vs (1.35 ±0.39) pg/L,t =1.33,P＜0.01),but in the control group,IL-6 showed no significant variation after coronary angiography ((1.32 ± 0.41) pg/L vs (1.21 ± 0.38)pg/L,t =1.16,P ＞ 0.05).We observed significant difference of hs-CRP and IL-6 levels between the CAD patient group and the control group (t =4.96,6.61 respectively,P ＜ 0.01).Conclusion Plasma hs-CRP and IL-6 are elevated in CAD patients following PCI procedures.But the roles of elevated hs-CRP and IL-6 in the vascular restenosis following the procedures need further investigation.

Objective To investigate the function of myeloid dendritic cells (mDCs) from severe aplastic anemia ( SAA ) patients in stimulating allogeneic T lymphocytes proliferation in vitro and then explore the immunopathogenesis of SAA. Methods Twenty-five SAA patients ( 15 untreated and 10 recovered after immunosuppressive therapy) and 12 normal controls were enrolled in this study. Their mature mDCs were induced from their bone marrow monocytes with recombined human interleukin-4 ( rhIL-4) , recombined human granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (rhGM-CSF) and recombined human tumor necrosis factor (rhTNF) in vitro. Then mDCs were co-cultured with allogeneic lymphocytes (mixture lymphocyte reaction, MLR) at a ratio of 1: 100 or 1: 50. The growth rate of lymphocyte was measured with methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium ( MTT) colorimetry.The concentrations of interleukin( IL) -12 and inlerferon -y (IFNγ) in MLR supernatant were measured with EL1SA. The correlation between the growth rate and the concentration of IL-12 or IFNγ was analyzed. Results When mDCs and lymphocytes were co-cultured at the ratio of 1: 100, the growth rates of lymphocytes stimulated with mDCs from untreated, recovered SAA patients and controls were (219. 8 ±94. 0)% , (159. 1 ±66. 0)% and (160. 1 ±91. 9)% respectively. The concentrations of IL-12 in MLR supernatant were (8. 2 ± 3. 6) ng/L, (6. 5 ± 2. 8) ng/L and (6. 1 ± 2. 6) ng/L and the concentrations of IFNγ were (21. 8 ± 8. 7) ng/L, (25. 5 ± 9. 1) ng/L and (22. 6 ± 7. 8) ng/L respectively. All of them had no statistical differences among the three groups ( P > 0. 05 ). When mDCs and lymphocytes were co-cultured at the ratio of 1: 50, the growth rate of lymphocytes stimulated with mDCs from untreated patients was (322. 1 ± 171. 1)% , which was higher than that of recovered patients [ (180. 9 ±79. 1)% and controls (192. 3 ±91. 9)% ]. The concentrations of IL-12 in MLR supernatant in the three groups were (12.6 ±4.4) ng/L, (9.4 ±3.3) ng/L and (8.5 ±3.7) ng/L, and the concentrations of IFNγ were (32. 3 + 9. 2 ) ng/L, ( 27. 4 ± 6. 5) ng/L and (24. 4 ± 7. 4 ) ng/L Both of the values in untreated cases were higher than those of the recovered cases or controls (P < 0. 05 ) , but there were no statistical difference between the recovered and control groups ( P >0. 05 ). The concentration of IL-12 in MLR supernatant correlated positively with the growth rate of lymphocyte (r=0. 529,P <0. 01) and so did the concentration of IFNγ (r = 0. 381, P < 0. 05). Conclusion The function of mDCs to stimulate T lymphocytes proliferation in SAA was enhanced; it might play an important role in the immunopathogenesis of SAA.

Objective To analyze the characteristics of the genotype, phenotype, and follow-up of Gitelman's syndrome (GS) in the largest group of Chinese patients. Methods Sixty seven patients with GS underwent SLC12A3 gene analysis. Clinical characteristics and biochemical findings at the first presentation as well as follow-up were reviewed. Additionally, the associations of genotypes and phenotypes were explored. Results Forty-one different SLC12A3 mutations were identified in 67 patients with GS, including 11 novel ones, and 5 recurrent ones. 3 families (5. 7% ) had triple SLC12A3 mutations. Typical hypocalciuria and hypomagnesemia were not found in 6(9% ) and 8 (11. 9% )patients, respectively. In addition, male patients had an earlier age of onset and a higher urinary fraction excretion of electrolytes. 2 patients presented with chronic kidney disease, 13 (19. 4% ) with type 2 diabetes, 14 (20. 9% )with impaired glucose tolerance, and 5(7. 5% ) with impaired fasting glucose. Conclusion This study revealed 41 mutations in 67 Chinese patients with GS, including 11 novel variants and 5 high-frequency ones. Fraction excretion of electrolyte in urine may be more sensitive in the evaluation of phenotype compared with those of blood. It is difficult to correct hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia in GS. Patients with GS are at higher risk of the development of diabetes than ordinary people.

BACKGROUND: Insulin-like growth factor 1(IGF-1) plays an important role in regulating osteocyte function and bone metabolism. The association of insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF-1R) gene polymorphisms with osteoporosis in postmenopausal women has not yet been reported.OBJECTIVE: To investigate the correlation between IGF-1R gene rs2229765 single nucleotide polymorphism and osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.METHODS: IGF-1R gene rs2229765 SNPs were detected using PCR-RFLP in 218 patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis and 270 postmenopausal women with normal bone mineral density. The bone mineral density of the lumbar spine, femoral neck and forearm was determined by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Serum IGF-1 level was investigated by ELISA.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The AA genotype (29% vs. 17%, P=0.001) and A allele (51% vs. 40%, P=0.000)distributions of the rs2229765 polymorphism in the osteoporosis group were significantly higher than those in the control group. Compared with GG genotype of rs2229765, AA genotype was significantly associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis (OR=2.12, 95%CI=1.27-3.54, P=0.004). The analysis of serum IGF-1 showed that osteoporotic women with rs2229765AA (P=0.007) and GA (P=0.016) genotype were found to have a lower serum IGF-1 level than osteoporotic women with GG genotype. Our results indicate that the IGF-1R gene rs2229765 polymorphism capable of regulating serum IGF-1 level is associated with postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Objective To investigate the prevalence and epidemiological characteristics of hypothyroidism, possible related lifestyle and metabolic risk factors of hypothyroidism in adults of Gansu province, and to provide scientific evidence for the prevention of hypothyroidism. Methods Stratified multi-stage cluster sampling with probability proportionate to size method was used to collect data from 10071 residents aged 18 to 79 years and who had lived in the local area for more than 5 years. All participants were asked to fill in the questionnaire, and to take physical examination including anthropometric measurements and venous blood samples. Risk factors of hypothyroidism were analyzed by Chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression analysis. Result The prevalence of hypothyroidism was 10.1％ (overt hypothyroidism: 1.5％, subclinical hypothyroidism: 8.7％). Female (12.1％) had a higher percentage when compared to male (7.5％). In addition to the increased odds with older age and female gender, current or previous smoking history (OR: 0.467, 95％CI: 0.289-0.754, P=0.002), salty taste preference (OR:0.355, 95％CI:0.162-0.776, P=0.022) and a frequent seafood intake (OR:0.148, 95％CI:0.057-0.385, P<0.001) were tended to be associated with reduced risk of hypothyroidism. Logistic regression analysis showed that positive thyroid peroxidase antibodies (OR:1.976, 95％CI:1.037-3.768, P=0.039), positive thyroglobulin antibodies (OR:2.419, 95％CI:1.160-5.043, P=0.018) and triglycerides (OR:1.241, 95％CI:1.044-1.474, P=0.014) were associated with increased risk of hypothyroidism. Conclusion The prevalence of hypothyroidism in Gansu province was high, affecting approximately one in ten adults, and majority of which were SCH. Both lifestyle factors and metabolic factor were associated with hypothyroidism. Developing a healthy lifestyle at work and home, and paying attention to the control of blood lipids are conducive to the prevention of hypothyroidism.

Objective To investigate the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and its associated metabolic risk factors in the healthy adults in Gansu Province, a western province of China.Methods Through stratified, multistage probability population sampling, 11 300 adults (4 740 men and 6 417 women aged 18-79 years) who had been living in their current residence for at least 5 years were arbitrarily chosen from seven representative geographical cities in Gansu Province from June 2014 to December 2015.The data obtained from a questionnaire-based survey, anthropometric and biochemical assessments, and areal bone mineral density measurement were collected and analyzed.Results The overall mean serum 25(OH)D was (16.07±9.40) μg/L.The prevalence of severe deficiency (<10 μg/L), deficiency (≥10 μg/L and <20 μg/L), insufficiency (≥20 μg/Land <30 μg/L), and sufficiency (≥30 μg/L) among these adults were 17.3％, 64.6％, 11.8％, and 6.3％, respectively.The significant predictors of vitamin D deficiency included younger age and female sex(P<0.05), whereas sun exposure, physical activity, and calcium supplementation were protective (P<0.05).Serum 25(OH)D was inversely associated with parathyroid hormone (r=-0.279, P<0.001) and positively associated with serum calcium (r=0.239, P<0.001), serum phosphorus (r=0.090, P=0.018), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(r=0.100, P=0.008), and body mass index (r=0.093, P=0.014).The 25(OH)D concentration showed no significant correlation with bone mineral density (P>0.05).Conclusions Vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent among adult populations in Gansu, northwestern of China, and is largely attributed to younger age and female sex.The cumulative effects of factors including sun exposure, physical activity, and calcium supplementation play an influential role in maintaining vitamin D levels.

Objective To investigate the in vitro anti-proliferation effect of a histone deacetylase inhibitor,chidamide,on a cutaneous malignant melanoma cell line,A375.Methods Cultured A375 cells were treated with different concentrations of chidamide(5,10,50,100,500 μmol/L)and aichostatin A (TSA)(0.1,0.25,0.5,1.0 μmol/L),respectively,for various durations(24,48,72,96,120 hours).Subsequently,cell proliferation,apoptosis and cell cycle were detected by MTT assay,annexin Vfluorescein isothiocyanate and propidium iodide double staining,and DNA ploid analysis,respectively.Results The proliferation of A375 cells was inhibited in a dose-dependent manner by chidamide of 5-500μmol/L and TSA of 0.1-1 μmol/L,and in a time-dependent manner from 0 to 120 hours after the beginning of trealment with ehidamide of 5-500μmol/L and TSA of 0.25-1μmol/L.The 48-hour 50% growth inhibition concentration(IC50)of ehidamide and TSA on A375 cells was about 250 μmol/L and 0.7μmol/L,respectively.After 48-hour treatment,the apoptosis mte was 80.27%±3.06%,79.53%±5.70%,83.13%±6.90%in A375 cells treated with chidamide of 62.5,125,250 μmol/L,respectively,16.27%±2.46%,28.83%±2.55%,83.40%±8.65%in those treated with TSA of 0.175,0.35,0.7 μmol/L,respectively,10.43%±0.96%in ontreated cells;a statistical increase was noticed in chidamide-treated cells and TSA-treated cells vs.untreated cells(all P＜0.001).A positive correlation was observed between the apoptosis rate and concentrations of TSA(r=0.955,P=0.000).Cell cycle analysis indicated that treatment with chidamide induced cell cycle arrest in G0/G1 phase,with the cell proportion in G0/G1 phase being 76.30%±6.06%,82.79%±0.74%,88.91%±5.29%in A375 cells treated with chidamide of 62.5,125,250μmol/L,respectively,versus 38.73%±3.36%in untreated cells.While after 48-hour treatment with TSA of 0.35 and 0.7 μmol/L,the proportion of cells in G2/M phases was 25.15%±2.71%and 58.71%±3.45%,respectively,compared to 15.73%±0.23%in untreated cells(P＜0.01).Conclusion Chidamide and TSA could induce cell cycle arrest and apoptosis,as well as inhibit the growth of A375 ceils in vitro.

Objective To explore the expression of antigen activated of macrophages ( MΦ) of bone marrow and its clinical significance in pancytopenia patients with positive bone marrow mononuclear cells (BMMNC)-Coombs test ( immunorelated pancytopenia, IRP) . Methods Sixty-one IRP patients, 10 severe aplastic anemia (SAA) patients and 13 healthy controls were enrolled in this study. The categories of auto-antibodies(IgG, IgM) on BMMNC(CD_(34)~+/CD_(15)~+/GlycoA~+ hematocytes), the quantity (CD_(68)~+/CD_(45)~+)% and expression of antigen activated ( CD_(69) ) of MΦ ( CD_(68)~+ CD_(69)~+/CD_(68)~+ ) % in bone marrow of all cases and controls were measured by fluorescence activated cell sorting( FACS). Results The quantity and expression ratio of activated antigen of bone marrow ( BM ) MΦ in IRP patients [ ( 0. 57 ± 0. 30 ) % and ( 40. 30 ± 18.49)%] were respectively significantly higher than those in SAA [ (0.46 ± 0. 08)% and ( 32. 44 ± 19.37)%] and healthy controls [ (0. 44 ± 0. 69)% and (29.71 ± 11. 67 )% ] ( both P < 0. 05 ). The quantity presented high-positive correlation with the expression ratio of activated antigen of BM MΦ ( r = 0.89, P<0. 01). Patients with IRP were classified into two subgroups according to the quantity of MΦ: Group A (MΦ≥0. 5% , 34 cases) and Group B ( MΦ <0. 5% , 27 cases). Thirty-two cases (94. 12%) were with auto antibody ( IgG) in Group A, while only 2 (7. 41% ) with auto antibody ( IgG) in Group B. There was significant difference in expression ratio of activated antigen of BM MΦ between Group A (49. 19 ± 16. 63) % and Group B (29. 11 ± 14. 30) % ( P < 0. 05 ) , but no difference was found between Group B and the control group (P >0. 05). Total curative rates at 3 and 6 month (47. 06% and 79. 41% ) of Group A were better than those of Group B (22.22% and 51.85%). Thirty-four IRP patients with autoantibody ( IgG) ( + ) were divided into two subgroups according to the quantity of MΦ: high level group ( >0. 75% , 9 cases) and low level group( <0. 75% , 25 cases) , 24 cases (96% ) in MΦ low level group were found auto-antibody (IgG) on one hemotopoietic cell lineage, 1 on two lineages, while 8 (88. 89% ) in MΦ high level group were detected auto-antibody (IgG) on two cell lineages, and 1 on three cell lineages. Expression ratio of activated antigen (56. 12 ± 15. 11) % was much higher in MΦ high level group than that in MΦ low level group (44. 58 ± 18. 16)% (P < 0. 05 ). The count of red blood cell concentration of hemoglobin and platelet in peripheral blood in MΦ high level group were respectively lower than those in MΦ low level group, while the percentage of Ret, the level of total bilirubin and indirect bilirubin, the ratio of erythroid of sternal bone marrow in MΦ high level group were higher than those in MΦ low level group. Conclusion The expression of activated antigen of BM MΦ was enhanced in IRP especially with autoantibody (IgG) , which might be involved in damage process of hemotopoietic cell.