Objective:To explore the expression of Netrin-1 protein in human renal clear cell carcinoma (RCCC) and the relationships between Netrin-1, pathology and prognosis. Methods:72 cases of RCCC admitted in our hospital from 2008 June to 2009 June and their adjacent tissues were selected for study. They included 30 cases in stage I-II, 42 cases in stageⅢ-IV;9 cases in grade I, 9 cases in grade II, 40 cases in gradeⅢand 14 cases in grade IV. All cases were followed up for more than 5 years. Survival analysis lines were made by Kaplan—Meier method and the difference between groups was tested by the Log-rank test. The expression of Netrin-1 protein was detected by immunohistochemistry staining and its clinical significance was analyzed. Results:Renal clear cell carcinoma:51 cases in high expression of Netrin-1 and 21 cases in low expression, normal tissues: 12 cases in high expression of Netrin-1 and 60 cases in low expression, the difference between the two groups is significant (χ2=42.921, P<0.01). The difference of the expression of Netrin-1in Fuhrman grade and AJCC clinical stage is significant (χ2=8.000,χ2=6.203;P<0.05). The 5-year survival rate in low protein expression group and in high protein expression group was 79%(17/21) and 62%(32/51). The survival curve had different trend, with no significant difference between groups (χ2=1.360, P=0.245). Conclusions: Netrin-1 protein plays an important role in the development of RCCC. It might be a new specific tumor marker of RCCC, and might become a new target in treatment of RCCC.

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Objective To develop a blooding device for blood sucking insects. It's designed for researches, such as artificial breeding of indoor medium insects, evaluation of vermicides'effect, and artificial infection of pathogenic microorganisms. Methods This device was developed with AT89C51 MCU. Results The desired instrument could provide blood which could be adjusted from 30℃to 38℃. The error of temperature could be controlled within 0.5℃. Conclusion The instrument is easily-operated and stable. It can replace the artificial blood-breeding.

Objective: To investigate the effects of VPA (valproate) on proliferation, cell cycle distribution and apoptosis of human kidney carcinoma ACHN cells and the possible underlying mechanisms. Methods: The effect of VPA on the proliferation of ACHN cells was examined by CCK-8 (cell counting kit-8) assay. Flow cytometry was used to analyze the cell cycle distribution and apoptosis of ACHN cells exposed to VPA. The mRNA expressions of cyclin E1, P 21WAF1, Bcl-2 and Bax were detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative-PCR. Results: Incubation with various concentrations of VPA for 48 h resulted in a significant inhibition of proliferation of ACHN cells with an IC50 (50% inhibitory concentration) value of 4.21 mmol/L. After treatment with VPA, the cell cycle was arrested obviously at G 0/G1 phase and the apoptotic rate was significantly increased as compared with the control group. After treatment with 4 mmol/L VPA for 48 h, the levels of P21WAF1 and Bax mRNAs were both significantly increased, and at the same time, the levels of cyclin E1 and Bcl-2 mRNAs were obviously decreased. Conclusion: VPA can inhibit the proliferation of kidney carcinoma ACHN cells by inducing cell-cycle arrest and apoptosis. Copyright © 2013 by TUMOR.

Objective To detect neuroendocrinal factor,and explore whether neurohormonal activation exists in children with conge-nital heart disease(CHD).Methods Concentrations of atrial natriuretic peptide(ANP),brain natriuretic peptide(BNP),angiotensionⅡ(AngⅡ),aldosterone(ALD),endothelin-1(ET-1),and norepinephrine(NE)were determined in 100 children with CHD and were assayed at 24 hours,1 month,3 months and 6 months after interventional therapy in 70 cases with CHD.Results Children with CHD heart disease had elevated levels of ANP(25.6?7.5) pmol/L,BNP(15.7?7.4) pmol/L,ET-1(1.12?0.31) pmol/L(all P=0.0001),(AngⅡ)(90.3?11.5) ng/L,NE(1.07?0.08) nmol/L and ALD(246.1?42.3) pmol/L(all P=0.001).There was a highly significant stepwise increase in ANP,BNP,ET-1,AngⅡ,ALD and NE according to New York Heart Association class,with even asymptomatic patients having evidence of significant neurohormonal activation.The neurohormonal function gradually returned to normal after interven-(tional) therapy.Conclusions Neurohormonal activation in children CHD bears the hallmarks of chronic heart failure,relating to symptom severity and ventricular dysfunction.

Objective To synthesize 628F-Py-AMD3465,to investigate its biodistribution in mice and to perform the microPET/CT imaging on mice bearing human lung cancer cell (A549).Methods AMD3465 quaternary ammonium salt precursor was directly labeled with 18F,then 628F-Py-AMD3465 was synthesized through nucleophilic reaction,hydrolysis,neutralization and the product was purified using HPLC.The labeling yield and radiochemical purity were analyzed by HPLC.Fifteen Kunming mice were injected with 5.55 MBq of 628F-Py-AMD3465 and sacrificed at 5,20,40,60 and 120 min postinjection.The selected tissues were harvested and weighed,and the radioactivity in the tissues was measured by an automated γ-spectrometer.The ％ID/g was calculated.MicroPET/CT studies were performed on A549-bearing mice after injecting 6-18F-Py-AMD3465 through vena caudal.Paired t test was used.Results 6-18F-Py-AMD3465 was successfully synthesized with the labeling yield of (9.0±2.0)％,the total synthesis time was about 60 min,and the radiochemical purity was more than 98％.Biodistribution studies showed that the radiouptake was higher in the kidneys and bladder of normal mice,which demonstrated that 6-18 F-Py-AMD3465 was mainly excreted through the kidneys.Biodistribution in A549-bearing mice was similar to that in normal mice.The tumor/muscle ratio at 40 min was 5.0,but the radiouptake of the tumor was still lower than that of the normal lung:(8.05±0.35) ％ID/g vs (9.33±0.66) ％ID/g;t=5.26,P＜0.05.MicroPET/CT imaging showed that the high-uptake location of 6-18F-Py-AMD3465 in tumor-bearing mice was similar to the normal mice,and the tumor uptake reached the maximum level at 45 min post-injection (SUV 0.67).Conclusions 6-18F-Py-AMD3465 can be synthesized by a simple method.A lower uptake could be shown in the tumor compared to that in the lung and the tracer has limited diagnostic value for lung cancer.

Objective To establish a method for the determination of gastrodin in Tianyuan Granula. Methods The sample was refluxed with methanol, then eluted with 80 % ethanol through the alumina column(neutral). The chromato-graphic conditions were as follows: Diamonsil Cts chromatographic column(250 mm ×4.6 mm, 5 μm) with a mobile phase of acetonitrile-0. 15 % phosphoric acid (1 : 99), the detection wavelength being at 220 nm and the flow rate be-good (r=0.9999 95, n=7).The average recovery was 99.09 % and RSD=1. 50 % (n=6). Conclusion The method for determination of gastrodin in Tianyuan Granula is accurate, and with a good reproducibility.

Objective To investigate the correlation between body mass index ( BMI) , type Ⅱ diabetes and colorectal neoplastic lesions including adenoma and adenocarcinoma. Methods A total of 971 subjects, aged 20-86, who underwent colonoscopy from July 2008 to July 2009 were included. The body height and weight were measured, and history of type Ⅱ diabetes was recorded. Based on the results of colonoscopy and pathology, the subjects were divided into study group (with confirmed adenoma or adenocarcinoma; n =471) and normal control group (n = 500). All data were analyzed by using logistic multi-factors regression. Results With adjustment for some potential mixed factors, obesity group run 2. 55 times of risk of colorectal adenoma or adencarcinoma compared with the normal weight group (OR = 2.55, 95% CI: 1.26-3.05, P =0.027), among which obese male's risk was 3. 32 (OR =3.32, 95% CI: 1. 50-6. 86, P = 0.007) times of that in normal weight males. There was no correlation between female's BMI and incidence of colorectal adenoma & adencarcinoma. Patients with type Ⅱ diabetes ran 2. 10 times of risk of developing colorectal neoplastic lesions compared with those without ( OR = 2.10, 95% CI: 1. 25 - 3. 57, P = 0.010). Incidence of colorectal adenoma & adencarcinoma was 3 times higher in those with type II diabetes less than 6 years, compared with those with history more than 6 years ( OR = 3.00, 95% CI: 1.05 - 10. 86, P =0. 040), which was not correlated with gender of diabetic patients. Those with both type Ⅱ diabetes and obesity had 3.05 times of risk of colorectal adenoma & adencarcinoma, compared with non-obese diabetic patients (OR = 3.05,95% CI: 1.08 - 18.41, P - 0.041). Conclusion Obesity is positively correlated with colorectal adenoma and adencarcinoma, and obese males run higher risk than females. Type Ⅱ diabetes also leads to a higher incidence of colorectal neoplastic lesions, which will run even higher when combined with o-besity.

Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic ; Female ; Humans ; Laryngeal Neoplasms ; Middle Aged

Objective To assess the efficacy and safety of transurethral bipolar plasmakinetic resection of the prostate(TUPKRP) for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH).Methods The operation was completed using a bipolar plasmakinetic resection system(CIRCON ACMI).Three trenches were created at 5,7,and 12 o'clock position,respectively,to divide the middle,left,and right lobes of the prostate gland for resection.The bladder neck was widened in overlapping vaporizing swathes to create a wide-necked funnel down to the level of the surgical capsule.The apical tissue was resected to the anterior border of the seminal colliculus.With a F_(20) or F_(22) three-cavity catheter indwelling for 3~5 d,normal saline irrigation was used for 1~2 d postoperatively.Results The duration of the procedure was 20~180 min(53.2?28.7 min),and resected tissue weighed 8~130 g(23.5?21.6 g).The intraoperative blood loss was 10~300 ml(65.4?46.8 ml) and no blood transfusion was required.No perforation of the prostatic capsule or transurethral resection syndrome occurred.The peak urinary flow rate(Qmax) increased from 8.4?1.9 ml/s preoperatively to 18.4?1.8 ml/s 1 month postoperatively(q=55.498,P﹤0.05).The residual urine(RU) decreased from 80.8?59.7 ml preoperatively to 19.5?10.0 ml postoperatively(q=17.287,P﹤0.05). The international prostate symptom score(IPSS) decreased from 25.7?5.5 preoperatively to 5.7?2.4 postoperatively(q=52.969,P﹤0.05).The scores of quality of life(QOL) decreased from 4.4?1.0 preoperatively to 1.1?0.2 postoperatively(q=42.146,P﹤0.05). Conclusions Transurethral bipolar plasmakinetic resection of the prostate for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia is effective and safe,with few complications.