Objective　To observe the changes of serum soluble interleukin-6 receptor (sIL-6R) and soluble gp130 (sgp130) in patients with pregnancy induced hypertension. Methods　Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to determine serum sIL-6R and sgp130 levels in 40 patients with pregnancy induced hypertension (study group), 20 normal non-pregnant women (control group I) and 20 normal pregnant women (control group II). Results　In study group, sIL-6R was (196.7±12.9) μg/L and sgp130 was (379.4±79.3) μg/L. In control group I, sIL-6R was (174.8±46.2) μg/L and sgp130 was (273.6±28.3) μg/L. In control group II, sIL-6R was (174.4±48.3) μg/L and sgp130 was (254.4±34.7) μg/L. SIL-6R and sgp 130 were higher in study group than those in control groups with significant difference (P<0.01). In study group, the more severe the patients, the higher the sIL-6R and sgp130 levels. There was significant difference (P<0.01). There was no difference in sIL-6R and sgp130 levels between control groups (P>0.05). Conclusions Serum sIL-6R and sgp130 levels are related to the development of pregnancy induced hypertension.

MicroRNA (miRNA) is a family of endogenous single-stranded RNA about 22 nucleotides in length. Through targeting 3' UTR of message RNA (mRNA), they play important roles in post-transcriptional regulatory functions. For further research of miRNA function, the identification of more miRNA positive targets is needed urgently. Aiming at the high-dimensional small sample data sets in miRNA target prediction, an algorithm of eliminating redundant features is proposed based on v-SVM in this paper, and classification and features selection are also fused. The algorithm of eliminating redundant features optimizes the combination of features, and then constructs the best features combination which can represent miRNA and targets interaction model. The prior parameter v (0 < u < or = 1) controls the compression proportion of data set and selects more distinguishing support vectors. Finally, the classifier model of miRNA target prediction is built. The unbiased assessment of the classifier is achieved with a completely independent test dataset. Experiment results indicated that in both classification recognition and generalization performance of miRNA targets predicition, this model was superior to the present machine learning algorithms such as miTarget, NBmiRTar and TargetMiner, etc.
MicroRNAs ; Models, Theoretical ; Support Vector Machine

Objective To investigate the influence of truncated apoptosis inducing factor (AIFΔ1-480 ) on the proliferation and invasion of MCF-7 cells,and to clarify the possibility of promoting cancer gene-radiotherapy. Methods The human breast cancer MCF-7 cells were transfected with AIFΔ1-480 recombinant expression vector pcDNA3.1-Egr-1-AIFΔ1-480 (pE-AIFΔ1-480 )mediated by Egr-1;24 h after 2 Gy X-ray irradiation,MTT assay and Transwell invasion assay were performed to measure the changes of cell proliferation and invasion.The MCF-7 cells were diveded into normal control,pcDNA3.1,pE-AIFΔ1-480 ,2 Gy irradiation and pE-AIFΔ1-480+ 2 Gy irradiation groups.Results After transfection and 2 Gy X-ray irradiation,the cells proliferated very fast in normal control, pcDNA3.1 and pE-AIFΔ1-480 groups, and the proliferation regularity was similar. Compared with normal control group,the cell proliferation abilities were significantly decreased in 2 Gy irradiation and pE-AIFΔ1-480 + 2 Gy irradiation groups (P<0.05 ), and it was more obvious in pE-AIFΔ1-480 + 2 Gy irradiation group, and it was significant lower than that in 2 Gy irradiation group (P<0.05).The number of the cells permeating membrane was basically same in normal control,pcDNA3.1 and pE-AIFΔ1-480 groups;compared with normal control group,they were significantly decreased in 2 Gy irradiation and pE-AIFΔ1-480+ 2 Gy irradiation groups(P<0.05 or P<0.01);and it was more significant in pE-AIFΔ1-480+ 2 Gy irradiation group than that in 2 Gy irradiation group (P<0.01). Conclusion AIFΔ1-480 and ionizing radiation could inhibit the proliferation and invasion of human breast cancer MCF-7 cells,both of them have a synergistic effect,and Egr-1 promoter can enhance the suppression effect under radiation conditions.

Objective To detect the inhibiting effects of ionizing radiation combined with inhibitors or inducer of autophagy and apoptosis on MCF7 cell line,and to provide the evidence for human breast cancer therapy radiation.Methods MCF7 cells were exposed to X-rays and randomly divided into 4 groups,including 0 Gy,4 Gy,4 Gy+rapamycin,4 Gy+3-MA,and 4 Gy+z-VAD-fmk groups,including 0 Gy,4 Gy,4 Gy+rapamycin,4 Gy+3-MA,and 4 Gy+z-VAD-fmk groups,respectively.The growth doubling time was calculated by MTT method.The specific protein expressions of LC3 autophagy and beclinl were detected by using Western blot and the difference of Drotein contents wasLC3 autophagy and beclinl were detected by using Western blot and the difference of Drotein contents was compared.The percentage of apoptosis of MCF7 cells was measured by flow cytometry (FCM).Resuits The growth doubling time of MCF7 cells in 4 Gy group wag longer than that in O Gy group(t=4.41,P

Objective: To obtain the conditionally replicative adenovirus with triple-targeting Smac overexpression using gene recombination technology, and to explore its effects on the apoptosis and cell cycle progression of MDA-MB-231 cells. Methods: The triple-targeting Smac overexpression vector pShuttle-Egrl-Smac-HRE-hTERT-ElA-ElBp-ElB55K was constructed by gene recombination technology, which was recombined with the skeleton vector pAdEasy in the BJ5183 bacteria (AdEasy-l +) to obtain the conditionally replicative adenovirus CRAd. pE-Smac. After the MDA-MB-231 cells were infected with CRAd. pE-Smac, the cancer cells were mimiced into hypoxic status with chemical reagent CoCl2, then control group, CRAd. pE-Smac group, hypoxia group and CRAd. pE-Smac + hypoxia group were set up; the cells were irradiated with 4 Gy X-rays, and each group was divided into nonirradiation group and irradiation group. The Smac protein expression was detected by Western blotting assay, the apoptotic rates and the percentages of cells at different phases were detected by flow cytometry. Results: The Western blotting results showed that the Smac protein expressions were increased after infection of CRAd. pE-Smac, hypoxia and 4 Gy irradiation, especially in CRAd. pE-Smac + hypoxia+4 Gy irradiation group. The FCM results showed that the apoptotic rates in CARd. pE-Smac, hypoxia, CARd. pE-Smac + hypoxia group were increased compared with control group (P<0. 05 or P<0. 01), and the apoptotic rates of cells irradiated with 4 Gy were significantly increased compared with the unirradiated cells (P<0. 05 or P<0. 01), especially in CRAd. pE-Smac + hypoxia + 4 Gy irradiation group; the percentages of the cells at S and G2/M phases in irradiation groups were significantly increased (P<0. 05 or P<0. 01), which had the similar regularity with the apoptotic change. Conclusion: After the MDA-MB-231 cells are infected with the conditionally replicative adenovirus CRAd. pE-Smac and treated with hypoxia and irradiation, the triple-targeting Smac overexpression can be achieved, and it has the role of promoting the cancer cell apoptosis and inducing the G2/M arrest.

Objective To study the effect of dexmedetomidine in the functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) on the recovery period of general anesthesia. Methods Fifteen min before the end of surgery, 40 FESS patients were treated with intravenous infusion of dexmedetomidine at 0.6μg/kg. The occurrence of cough response, degree of pain and agitation in patients were observed. Result The response score of choking cough of the patients with intravenous infusion of dexmedetomiindine was (1.2 ± 0.5), the score of VSA was (1.9 ± 0.5), and the degree of agitation was (1.2 ± 0.4). Conclusion For those undergoing FESS, postoperative use of dexmedetomidine 15 min before the end of surgery, can not only have an effective effect for reducing the incidence of choking cough and agitation and but also decrease the pain degree so that the patients can live through the general anesthesia recovery period.

The technology of Tim can support multiple seperated matrix coil units while the units can be freely assorted and seamlessly joined to form the a total imaging matrix possessing huge field of view.This paper analyzes the role of Tim which can help to improve extreme flexibility of examination,to possess more signal-to-noise(SNR),to achieve superior " local" resolution,and to possess faster scan time.It is concluded that Tim technology have the strong advantages at improving and optimizing MRI workflow.

BACKGROUND: It is the most effective and economical method to reduce the incidence of stroke by conducting the health education concerning the etiological factors or risk factors and therapeutic knowledge of hypertension, diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidemia among the public and improving their knowledge level about the prevention and treatment of stroke.OBJECTIVE: To investigate the cognition of the knowledge concerning the prevention and treatment of stroke among the public in Dongguan area.DESIGN: A cluster sampling and simple randomized sampling survey.SETTINGS: Department of Neurology, the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University and the Department of Neurology, Affiliated Tungwah Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University.PARTICIPANTS: Between March and June in 2001, totally 2 500 cases were randomly selected by means of cluster sampling combined with simple randomized sampling from the residents and migrant populations no younger than 17 years old in the government organization, enterprises, factories of various forms, Dongguan University of Technology and senior middle schools of urban and rural Dongguan city and the administrative villages of the rural areas of Dongguan city in Guangdong province before March 2003.METHODS: The inventory was modified according to relevant literatures,including demographic data, general knowledge of stroke, and knowledge about the prevention, identification and treatment of stroke, and the pathway to obtain knowledge about the prevention and treatment of stroke.Each item for the knowledge about the prevention and treatment of stroke was marked as 1-4.5 points, and the total score was 60. There was no mark for the pathway to obtain knowledge about the prevention and treatment of stroke. One unit was investigated each time, and 300-600 questionnaires were sent out, 500 questionnaires were randomly handed out to the healthy physical examinees in the Tungwah Hospital.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The correct rate of answers to the questionnaire, the total score of each kind of knowledge about the prevention and treatment of stroke, the total score of each kind of knowledge in the subgroups, and the pathways to obtain knowledge about the prevention and treatment of stroke were mainly observed.RESULTS: Totally 2 320 complete and effective questionnaires were collected back. ① The average correct rate of answers to all the questions was 49.80%, and those of knowledges about identification and treatment were lower, the total score was ＜ 60% in 48.20% of the subjects. ② The level for each knowledge about the prevention and treatment of stroke was lower in males than in females (P ＜ 0.05), but higher in the middle-age and old groups than in the young group (P＜0.05), and it was decreased from various civil servants, free agents, workers, farmers and students in order (P＜0.05), and there was significant difference between students and free agents (P＜0.01); it was also decreased in order from higher educational level to middle and lower ones in order (P＜0.05); it was also higher in the subjects with stroke history than in those without (P ＜ 0.05). ③) After the subjects were subdivided according to gender, age, profession and educational level, the pathways to obtain knowledge about the prevention and treatment of stroke in order were reading newspapers and magazines,watching TV, reading handbooks about science popularization, influence from relatives and friends, promotion and education of medical staff, and the last one was the least in all the groups.CONCLUSION: The level for the knowledge about the prevention and treatment of stroke was lower among the public in Dongguan area during the investigation, especially the knowledges about identification and treatment, so proper measures should be adopted to further develop education on the knowledge about the prevention and treatment of stroke.

Objective To investigate the effects of sevoflurane wash-in during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) on myocardial injury in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting(CABG).Methods Forty ASA Ⅱ or Ⅲ patients aged 50-64 yr,weighing 53-90 kg undergoing scheduled for CABG under CPB were randomly divided into 2 groups (n =20): control group (group C) and sevoflurane group(group S).Anesthesia was maintained with propofol 3-5 mg·kg-1 ·h-1 and sufentanil 0.5-1.0 μg·kg-1 ·h-1 in both groups.Sevoflurane 1％-2％ was washed into extracorporeal circuit during CPB in group S.Blood samples were taken from central vein after the induction of anesthesia (T0,baseline) and at 6,12 and 24 h (T1-3) after operation for determination of plasma cardiac troponin I(cTnI) concentration and creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB) activity.Myocardial specimens were obtained from right auricle before aortic cross-clamping and at the end of CPB for ultrastructure examination.The severity of mitochondria injury was assessment and scored (0 =normal,4 =impaired inner mitochondrial membrane integrity).Results CPB significantly increased plasma cTnI concentration at T1-3 as compared with the baseline values at T0 before CPB.Plasma cTnI concentration was significantly lower at T2 and T3 in group S than in group C.Mitochondrial injury index was significantly lower at the end of CPB in group S than in group C.There was no significant difference in plasma CK-MB activity between the 2 groups.Conclusion Wash-in of sevoflurane during CPB can attenuate myocardial injury in patients undergoing CABG.

Objective:To develop a two-step method for purification of monoclonal antibody rhTF243 protein from mouse ascites by using hydrophobic charge induction chromatography(HCIC) and affinity chromatography with protein A sepharose CL-4B.Methods:The ascites was first purified by HCIC after centrifugation and filtration.Then the fraction containing the protein of interest was directly purified by affinity chromatography with protein A sepharose CL-4B.Results:The purity of the obtained monoclonal antibody was up to 97% with recovery of 73% and of high activity.Conclusion:The method for purification of monoclonal antibody is developed using HCIC and Protein A affinity chromatography and the obtained antibodies are of high purity and activity.