Objective To identify the potential DNA vaccine candidate which can induce the protective immune response to Toxoplasma gondii by inoculating mice with plasmid DNAs encoding three different forms of P30 antigen (membranous secretory,and intracellular). Methods Three forms of recombinant plasmid: pcDNA3 P30Mb(contain the whole P30 gene sequence,including the gene encoding signal peptide and hydrophobic tail),pcDNA3 P30Se(contain the whole P30 gene sequence, without the gene encoding hydrophobic tail) and pcDNA3 P30In(contain the whole P30 gene sequence,without the gene encoding signal peptide) were constructed by PCR and subcloning technique. The mice were immunized with different forms of recombinant plasmids and IgG antibodies in the mice were detected by ELISA and Western blotting. Results Three forms of expression recombinant plasmid of Toxoplasma gondii P30 gene were successfully constructed. The P30 inserts were identified by restrictive enzyme digestion and sequencing. ELISA and Western blotting analysis demonstrated that specific IgG antibody could be induced in three immunized groups, but there was some difference in appearence time and intensity of IgG.Conclusion Genetically immunization of mice with the recombinant plasmids could elicit specific IgG antibodies. In respect to IgG response, the immune efficiency of the three forms of recombinant plasmids was different at the beginning (2 wk),but 4 wk later approximately same.

Objective To check the maneuverability of the nursing safety management indicators for skilled nursing facilities.Methods A hospital based skilled nursing facility in Chongqing was chosen as the main study target while a Red Cross nursing hospital in Shanghai which operated earlier was also included as a comparison object.Combination of files reference,on-the-scene observation,manager interviews,sampling survey and institution's self-assessment,scores of indicators were calculated,and the total scores for both institutions were calculated as well.Results The institution from Chongqing marked 81 points while the other one got 86 points.Conclusions The indicator system had good maneuverability and the weight of indexes was consistent with the practical requirement of safety management.This indicator system could provide reference for standardize skilled nursing facilities' management,but still needed further revision and consummation.

Objective To identify and analyze the effective compositions of Schistosoma japonicum 31-32 kDa proteins by using the techniques of proteomics.Methods The total proteins were prepared from 32-day adult worms of Schistosoma japonicum.After two-dimensional(2-D)gel electrophoresis,the distinct protein spots from 2-D gels were isolated and analyzed by MALDI-TOF-MS.Results A total of 13 protein spots,within the range of 31-32 kDa,were detected in the 2-D gels.Three of them had high homology with Actine-2 of S.mansoni,glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase of S.japonicum and cathepsin B endopeptidase of S.mansoni.Conclusions The 31-32 kDa antigens contain 3 important antigens:actine-2,glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase and cathepsin B endopeptidase,which have been demonstrated to have certain protective effect against S.japonicum.Our findings can facilitate the development of multi-epitope vaccine against S.japonicum.

Objective To model the newborn hypoxic-ischemic brain damage in rats. Methods 25 7-day-old healthy Wistar rats were divided into control group (n=12) and model group (n=13). 2 h after ligating and mutilating the unilateral common carotid arteries, the rats in the model group were put into an airtighted box with the volume fraction of 8% oxygen and 92% nitrogen for 2 h. 4 weeks after operation, all the rats were assessed behaviorally and pathologically. Results The footprint repeat space of rats were larger and more instable in the model group than in the control group (P<0.05). The time the rats crossing the balance beam was longer in the model group than in the control group (P<0.05). The escape latency of the water maze test was longer in the model group than in the control group (P<0.05). The right brain became smaller than the contralateral. HE staining showed that the cells around impaired periventricle were swelling, and cell number was less than the contralateral. The neurons decreased, some degenerated and necrosis neurocytes appeared in the impaired side. Conclusion The model of hypoxic-ischemic brain damage has been established.

Objective To study the risk factors,auxiliary examinations and severity of disease between elderly female and male pulmonary thromboem bolism(PTE)patients.Methods One hundred and nineteen elderly PTE patients(72females and 47males)admitted to our hospital were included in this study.Their clinical symptoms,past medical history,laboratory testing parameters,imaging data,treatment plan,and risk stratification were compaired between elderly female and male PTE patients.The risk stratification such as PESI,sPESI,and prognosis scores were assessed. Results The rate of past PTE history was significantly higher while that of smoking was significantly lower in female patients than in male patients(P＜0.05,P＜0.01).The serum hemoglobin and creatinine levels and the incidence of AF were significantly lower while the number of lymphocytes was significantly greater,the change of V2and V3lead T-waves was more obvious and the ratio of oral anticoagulation therapy was significantly higher in female patients than in male patients(P＜0.05,P＜0.01).The PESI score was significantly lower in female patients than in male patients(86.5 vs 102.0,P＜0.01).No significant difference was detected in clinical symptoms,sPESI score,prognosis score and risk stratification between female and male PTE patients (P＞0.05).Conclusion No significant difference is detected in clinical symptoms,sPESI score,prognosis score and risk stratification between elderly male and female PTE patients.Changes of V2and V3lead T-waves on ECG are common in female PTE patients.

Objective To investigate the association between diabetic retinopathy ( DR) and atherosclerosis cardiovascular disease ( ASCVD) .Methods Clinical data of 654 patients with type 2 diabetic mellitus (T2DM) were collected from a cross sectional , population based survey on chronic diseases and risk factors which was conducted in Beijing Changping district from July 2010 to March 2011.Among 654 T2DM patients, there were 73 patients with ASCVD (ASCVD group) and 581 patients without ASCVD ( non-ASCVD group ) .The association between DR and ASCVD was analyzed .Results Patients with ASCVD had significantly older age [58.5(53.9,65.9) years], more female sex[52(71.2%)], higher proportion of ASCVD history [45(61.6%)], higher levels of PG 2 h[16.26(11.08,19.20) mmol/L], HbA1c[7.20(6.55,8.85)%], systolic pressure [151(133,165) mmHg(1 mmHg＝0.133 kPa)] and lower eGFR[87.2(75.0,103.0) ml· min-1· 1.73 m-2] than non-ASCVD patients[52.4(46.5,58.3) years, Z＝-5.86, P＝0.00; 307(52.8%),χ2＝-8.86, P＝0.00; 256(44.1%),χ2＝8.07, P＝0.01; 13.10(8.99,17.93) mmol/L, Z＝-2.35, P＝0.02; 6.70(6.00, 7.90)%, Z＝-3.33, P＝0.00; 143(131,158) mmHg, χ2＝-2.28, P＝0.02; 94.6(84.8,106.3) ml· min-1· 1.73 m-2, Z＝-3.47, P＝0.00].The trend to develop DR in ASCVD group was significantly higher than that in non-ASCVD group [19.2%(14/74) vs.8.3%(48/581), χ2＝9.01, P ＝0.00] .DR was an independent statistical indicator of the presence of ASCVD [ OR ( 95%CI ): 2.64 ( 1.37 -5.06 ), P ＝0.00 ] . Furthermore, when DR was divided into NPDR and PDR according to its severity , only PDR was significantly associated with incident ASCVD [OR(95%CI): 12.05 (2.63-55.12), P＝0.00].After adjusting for traditional ASCVD risk factors , such an association still existed , with the risk of having ASCVD increasing by 718%[ OR (95% CI): 8.18 ( 1.56 -42.81 ), P ＝0.01] .DR associates strongly with ASCVD in the Chinese population with T 2DM.Conclussion With the severity of DR increasing , the risk of ASCVD also grows.After adjustment for traditional risk factors , PDR is still associated with the risk of prevalent ASCVD.