Objective To study the age-related changes of rat bone histomorphometry and its correlation to other parameters of bone metabolism. Methods Ten female SD rats at the age of 3 months old,9 months old and 15 months old were labeled with tetracycline(30 mg/kg) via abdomen on fourteen and four days before executing. Histomorphometry were performed on L4 and right tibiae. Physical density of left femur and L2 were measured. Anti-compression property of L3 was assayed. Serum levels of calcium and phosphorus and 1,25(OH)_ 2 D_ 3 were determined. Results Compared with the 3-month-old rats,the trabecular bone volume(TBV) of L4 and right tibiae decreased 43.3%( P

Although tumor immunotherapy has been proposed for many years,the consensus denoting it as an essential approach for fighting against cancer is reached only in recent years. Tumor immunotherapy can be categorized as active and passive ones. In order to successfully cure cancer,safe and efficient active immunotherapy is required. Dendritic cells (DCs)are not only the bridge linking innate and adaptive immunity,but also the key determinants of the quality of adaptive immunity:immunity versus immune tolerance. Therefore,the safe and efficient DC-based tumor-specific and broad-spectral tumor vaccine has an irreplaceable important position in tumor immunotherapy. Because of the high heterogeneity of DCs, the research on DC-based tumor vaccine has encountered a bottleneck. Here,we reviewed the progress in research on DC-based tumor vaccine and related problems needed to be resolved with the incorporation of our experiences.

Objective To survey the current dose level for adults undergoing posteroanterior (PA) chest X-ray photography in Shanghai,and to analyze the main factors affecting the dose level.Methods The thermoluminescence dosimeters (TLDs) were deployed to measure entrance surface dose (ESD) in the center of radiated fields.According to the numbers of three types of X-ray equipment and their distribution among different grade hospitals in Shanghai,the ESDs were surveyed for 1032 adults undergoing examination of PA chest X-ray photography from 2008 to 2010,and the relevant information was also recorded.The differences of the mean ESDs among different grade hospitals,equipment types and photographic parameters were statistically analyzed.Results The arithmetic mean of the ESDs for adults undergoing examination of PA chest X-ray photography in Shanghai was 0.23 mGy,and the 75th percentile value was 0.29 mGy,which were all below the current China diagnostic reference level (0.40 mGy).The averaged ESDs were significantly correlated with the grade of hospital,the equipment types and the photographic parameters.Conclusions Compared with the value in the last century,the ESD for adults undergoing PA chest X-ray photography in Shanghai obviously decreases,and there are the potentials for further reduction.

Objective To establish an accuracy test method for MDCT dose assessment based on information in DICOM images.Methods The type of MDCT studied in this paper was widely used in clinical practice.A software package developed by java language was used to automatically read doserelated information from DICOM files of MDCT.The CTDIvol and DLP of each pectoral or abdominal scan was calculated based on these information and the basic scan parameters such as collimation,mAs and pitch.The calculated values were compared with the displayed values.Results For pectoral scans,the difference between the calculated and displayed values was between-2％-8％ for CTDIvol,and-2％-5％ for DLP.For abdominal scan,the difference between the calculated and displayed values was 0-2％ for CTDIvol,and-2％-3％ for DLP.Conclusions This method is useful for MDCT dose assessment and is worth disseminating its application for general use.

Objective To investigate the effect of xenotransplantation of microencapsulated rabbit parathyroid tissue in different sites in rats for the treatment of hypoparathyroidism. Methods The parathyroid glands from Wistar rats were removed to make them aparathyroid. Ultimately, sixteen rats were included because their serum calcium values were continuously below 1.6 mmol/L. We also encapsulated the cultured rabbit parathyroid tissue with alginate-BaCl2 microcapsule. According to the transplantation sites, rats were randomly divided into two groups: renal adipose microcapsule group and peritoneal microcapsule group, eight in each group. Encapsulated rabbit parathyroid tissues were then transplanted accordingly to different microcapsule groups. The calcium serum contents were examined on 5,15,25,35,45,55 and 65 d respectively after transplantation and the grafts were observed through electron microscope on the 65 d in particular. Results The calcium contents after transplantation in renal adipose microcapsule group restored to normal and the observation outcomes of grafts showed that they survived well. The calcium contents of posttransplantation in peritoneal group also restored to normal with an exception that it dropped to a level lower than 1.6 mmol/L on the 65 d. Electron microscope also showed that there were necrotic tissues in the center and only a few cells survived on the edge of the grafts. Within peritoneal microcapsule group, the values were significantly lower than others taken at different phases. Conclusion Microencapsulated rabbit parathyroid tissue that was xenotransplanted into rats can survive and function without administration of immunodepressant. There are significant differences of calcium contents at varying phases between two transplantation sites, which demonstrate that renal adipose may be an optimal site for microcapsule xenotransplantation.

Objective To investigate the prevalence rate of heart valve calcification and its relativity with pathological changes and clinical pathogenic factors in elder patients at autopsy Methods Pathology data at autopsy of 1047 patients with age from 60 to 106 years in Beijing Hospital from November 1954 to March 2016 were collected.Cases of heart valve calcification verified at autopsy were retrospectively reviewed.The prevalence of heart valve calcification and its relativity with age,clinical disease and coronary atherosclerosis was investigated.Results Among 1047 autopsies,aortic valve calcification(AVC)was found in 15.2 ％ (n=159),mitral valve calcification(MVC)in 9.6 ％ (n=101),both AVC and MVC calcification in 5.4 ％ (n =57)and heart valve calcification in 19.4 ％ (n =203).The prevalence of heart valve calcification was 6.4％ (15/234)at age of 60-69,12.8％(37/289)at age of 70-79,22.5％(70/311)at age of 80-89 and 38.0％ (81/213) at age of 90-106 years,respectively(tendency x2 =82.523,P＜0.01).Calcification prevalence was significantly increased when complicated with coronary artery stenosis,hypertension,coronary artery disease (CAD),diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD).Multivariate regression analysis showed that age and CAD were independently risk factors for heart valve calcification(OR=1.066,95％ CI:1.048-1.086,P＜ 0.01;OR =2.238,95％ CI:1.396-3.589,P＜0.01,respectively),while hypertension,diabetes and CKD were not independent risk factors(OR =1.223,95％ CI:0.859-1.741,P＞ 0.05;OR =1.053,95％ CI:0.700-1.586,P ＞0.05;OR =0.924,95％ CI:0.610-1.399,P＞ 0.05,respectively).As compared with patients without heart valves calcification,patients with heart valve calcification had more increased risk for coronary atherosclerosis(OR =2.983,95a％CI:1.868-4.765,P＜0.01).Conclusions Prevalence of heart valve calcification is increased in elder patients with increasing age.Prevalence of heart valve calcification is higher in CAD patients than in non-CAD patients.And heart valve calcification is sigmficantly associated with coronary atherosclerosis.

Objective To investigate the relationship between the cervical MR images and pathological changes, prognosis in patients with cervical spinal stenosis and cervical spondylotic myelopathy. Methods From Nov. 2006 to Nov. 2009, 286 patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy were included through retrospective analysis. All patients were divided into two groups according to whether there was cervical stenosis, the grade of increased signal intensity (ISI) in spinal cord and the degree of spinal cord compression was evaluate in T2-weighted MR images of midian sagittal slices. JOA scale, duration of disease,Hoffmann sign, Babinski sign, sensory loss or hypoesthesia, and lower-extremity/upper-extremity hyperreflexia were recorded. Results The incidence rate of cervical spinal stenosis was 33.6% in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy. The study showed that the age was smaller (P＜ 0.001 ), preoperative JOA score was higher(P=0.0018), duration of disease was longer(P=0.009), and the recovery rate was lower(P＜ 0.001 )in cervical spinal canal narrowing group comparing with control group. There was no significant difference between the two groups in gender (x2=0.006,P=l.00). There was significant difference between two groups in the incidence of ISI in spinal cord through x2 test(x2=62.396,P＜ 0.001 ). Multivariate analysis indicated that the likelihood of the recovery rate of cervical myelopathy decreased with the presence of cervical spinal stenosis, duration of dieaase, number of neurological signs, age (R2=0.565). Conclusion Patients with congenitally narrow cervical spinal canal have to suffer severe spinal cord compression and high incidence of ISI in spinal cord. The duration of disease is long, and prognosis is poor.

Objective To study the effect on the environmental radioactivity level and the health of the residents in Shanghai when Qinshan Nuclear Power Station(QNPS) has been in normal operational condition for 17 years. Methods The field monitoring and the sampling analytical method were used for monitoring the radioactivity level in outdoor environment, drinking water, food and soil. Results The outdoor natural radiation level and the radioactivity level in the sample of the environmental media were on the normal background level. There was no distinct change in the environmental radiation level of Jinshan Area when QNPS was in normal operational condition. The radioactivity level in the environmental media was far lower than the limit values specified by the national standard GB. The effective dose of the outdoor natural external exposure for the residents is about 0.102 mSv/a and the effective dose of the internal exposure from the artificial radionuclides 90Sr and 137Cs in food for the residents is about 0.488 μSv/a. Conclusions There is no effect of the radioactive contamination on the environmental radioactivity level and the health of the residents in Shanghai when QNPS has been in normal operational condition for 17 years.

Objectives: To evaluate the clinical significance of nuclear matrix protein 22 (NMP 22) in the detection of bladder transitional cell carcinoma (BTCC) and compare with voided urine cytology(VUC). Methods: A total of 69 cases with voided urine samples for NMP 22 and VUC test were included in this study. Thirty of them were BTCC patients(BTCC group) and twenty nine suffered from other urological diseases (nonbladder cancer group, NBC group). Ten were healthy volunteers (control group). Results: The NMP 22 values for BTCC group (67.3 U/ml) were significantly higher than that of NBC group(7.4 U/ml) and control group (4.3 U/ml)( P 0.05). NMP 22 was more sensitive than VUC in low grade BTCC(Ⅰ,Ⅱ)(62.50% vs 12.50%,P 0.05). Conclusions:Urinary NMP 22 is a useful marker for the early diagnosis of BTCC. It is more sensitive than VUC in low stage and grade BTCC.

Objective To study the expression of insulin-like growth factor I(IGF-I)and insulin like growth factor binding protein -3(IGFBP-3)in the colorectal cancer and the relations between them. Methods A case-control study was conducted.We selected 113 patients with a pathologically conformed diagnostic colorectal cancer as the colorectal cancer(CRC)group, 37 patients with colorectal benign diseases as benign control(N-CRC)group, and other 76 healthy subjects as normal control(NC)group. CRC was divided into lymphatic metastasis(M-CRC)subgroup and no lymphatic metastasis(NM-CRC) subgroup and was also categorized by TNM staging.Concentrations of serum IGF-I and IGFBP-3 were measured by chemiluminescence method.SNK test and one-way ANOVA were used for comparison between the two groups and among multi-groups, respectively.Results A slightly decreasing trend of the concentrations of serum IGF-I was observed following the sequences of the NC, N-CRC and CRC groups. Moreover,the concentrations of serum IGF-I in T4 were significantly lower than that in(T1+T2)and T3 (F=6.279,P=0.003).The concentration of serum IGFBP-3 in the CRC group(3.13 ±1.57)μg/ml was significantly lower than that both in the N-CRC(3.42 ±1.32)μg/ml(F=3.04,P=0.09)and the Normal group(4.62 ±1.10)μg/ml(F=10.88,P=0.001).The concentration of serum IGFBP-3 in the M-CRC was higher than that in NM-CRC(F=4.44,P<0.05).The ratio of IGF-I/IGFBP-3 in the CRC group (48.85 ±29.14)was remarkably higher than that both in the N-CRC group(42.38 ±12.58)(F=5.05, P=0.02)and the Normal group(42.46 ±16.24)(F=5.68,P=0.02).The value of diagnosis is general. The area under the ROC curve(AUC)of IGF-I was 0.63(95% CI 0.56 -0.70), the sensitivity and specificity of IGF-I were 85.8%and 40.7%respectively when the critical value was 102.5 μg/ml.The area under the ROC curve(AUC)of IGFBP-3 was 0.72(95%CI 0.64-0.78),the sensitivity and specificity of IGFBP-3 were 78.8%and 62.8%respectively when the critical value was 3.32 μg/ml.Conclusions The concentrations of IGF-I and IGFBP-3 were low expressed in serum of patients with colorectal cancer. Meanwhile,they are correlated with the lymphatic metastasis and TNM staging.