Atherosclerosis is the outcome of polygenic inheritance and interaction of environmental factors.It is one of the important the diseases controlled by the epigenetic laws.DNA methylation is the first discovered and well-studied epigenetic molecular mechanism.There are a variety of ways for the detection of DNA methylation,each has its advantages and disadvantages.The abnormal methylation modification of genomic DNA comprehensive hypomethylation and related candidate genes is closely associated with the occurrence and development of atherosclerosis.This article reviews the related research progress.

The endothelium of 20 cases of rabbit cornea including the normal and postoperated ones (2 weeks and I, 2, 3 months after penetrating keratoplasty) were observed by scanning electron microscope. The photographs of the endothelium in graft-host junction were analysed by computer-assisted image analysis system and the morphometric indexes are as follows: area of the cells, perimeters, density, figure coefficient, long axis, coefficient of variation of the area, and others. After operation the morphology and the density of the endothelial cells were different from the normal ones obviously, but the cells changed from enlargement and irregularity to normal progressively. At the time when the corneas were operated for 3 months, some differences still existed.

Objective To investigate the clinical and imaging features of the reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome(RPLS).Methods The clinical and imagig data of 9 patients with RPLS were analyzed retrospectively.Results Among the patients,4(44%)were secondary to pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome,1(11%)was second to short bowel syndrome,1(11% )was second to acute lymphoblastic leukemia,1( 11% )was second to IgA nephropathy,and 2(22%)were second to hypertensive encephalopathy.Their mean age of symptom onset was 23.4 ± 9.9 years.Their main clinical manifestations were headaches,seizures,blurred vision,and consciousness disturbance.Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)showed symmetrical lesions of bilateral white matter in posterior brain.T1 weighted imaging and diffusion-weighted imaging showed low or isointense signal.T2 weighted imaging,fluid attenuated inversion recovery(FLAIR),and apparent diffusion coefficient(ADC)map showed high-intensity signal.The symptoms of the patients disappeared after the treatment.MRI reexamination showed that the lesions disappeared completely or almost completely.Conclusions The causes of RPLS were different.The imaging mainly showed the signal of vasogenic brain edema on the posterior white matter of the brain.After timely treatment,the symptorms and imaging features were improved rapidly.The patients with young-onset RPLS are their important clinical feature.[Key wonds]Posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome;Magnetic resonance imaaging;Hypertension;Age factors were improved rapidly.The patients with young-onset RPLS are their important clinical feature.

Objective To explore the coincidence rates of positive and reverse blood group of infants younger than six months in Xiamen area in recent years,and to analyze the difference of anti-A or anti-B antibody in infants of different age groups and different ABO blood groups.Methods 2 993 hospitalized infants from 0 to 6 months in five hospitals of Xiamen area were selected.EDTA-K2 anticoagulant blood samples were collected.Micro-column gel agglutination assay was used in ABO blood group.All the infants were divided into six groups,which aged from 0-7 days,8-14 days,15-31 days,1-2 months,3-4 months and 5-6 months.The coincidence rates of positive and reverse blood group of each group were compared.Results Of the 2 993 infants,303 cases were AB type.The coincidence rates of positive and reverse blood group of the other infants which aged from 0-7 days,8-14 days,15-31 days,1-2 months,3-4 months and 5-6 months were 57.0%,61.0%,63.0%,71.8%,84.9% and 91.0%,respectively.The coincidence rates of positive and reverse blood group between different blood groups had no statistically significant difference(x2=0.842,P=0.657).The coincidence rates of positive and reverse blood group had statistically significant difference among different age groups(x2=185.683,P<0.05).Conclusion The IgM antibody of ABO blood group is detected in infants younger than six months.Positive and reverse blood group is necessary in ABO blood group identification of infants to guarantee the safety clinical blood transfusion.

BACKGROUND: As indicated by transplantation experiments in recent years, correlative neural active substances could be synthesized in the transplanted retina(TP); however, the growth and development situation of neural active substance positive neurons in TP is unclear.OBJECTIVE: To observe the differentiation and development of the neuron,and the biosynthesis of neural active substance in TP and its relationship with environment and visual center to explore the rule of development of nerve tissue and its regeneration and plasticity.DESIGN: An observatory comparative study based on animals.SETTING: Department of histology and embryology of two universities.MATERIALS: The study was conducted in the Experimental Animal Center of Guangzhou Medical College between August 2002 and March 2003. Totally 96 healthy SD rats in either gender were selected.INTERVENTIONS: Embryonal 14-day SD retina was transplantedin-between the epithalamus and hypothalamus of the midbrain in P1 rat and the right eye of the P1 rat was removed simultaneously. The development time of TP on the 9th day after operation was corresponding to the normal retina on the 1st day after born, which was then recorded as TP1, and so on. The development and differentiation was shown by histochemical method.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Development and morphological observation of TP and neurons in TP.RESULTS: TP had the same structure of each layer as normal retina and its similar growth and development rule, which also could synthesize relative neural active substance. Nitricoxide synthase(NOS) -positive neuron in TP started at TP4 and reached its peak at TP12, but the number of positive neurons was kept on a relative low level after TP22.CONCLUSION: Embryonal retina could survive and remain its original growth and development rule after intracerebral transplantation, which has same structural characters as normal retina.

OBJECTIVE:To study the effects of scorpion’s proteins with different molecular weights on angiogenesis of the transgenic zebrafish. METHODS:The vascular fluorescence transgenic zebrafish models were established. Scorpion’s proteins were separated by ultrafiltration and ion exchange chromatography to obtain the scorpion protein fractions with different molecular weights (3-10 ku,>10-50 ku and>50 ku). The embryos of transgenic zebrafishes were cultured in the above 10,100 and 500 μg/ml scor-pion’s proteins. Intersegmental vessels of the transgenic zebrafishes were counted under the fluorescence microscope to optimize the most suitable scorpion’s protein molecular weight. The vessels were counted again with >50 ku scorpion protein component 1 and 2,so as to select suitable component.RESULTS:The >50 ku scorpion’s protein fraction component 1 with the mass concentration of 500 μg/ml had the highest inhibitory activity for the angiogenesis of the transgenic zebrafish,with inhibitory rate of 92.59%. CONCLUSIONS:Scorpion’s protein and its fractions have the activity of angiogenesis inhibition,which may be one of anti-cancer mechanisms of scorpion.

Objective To evaluate recurrent laryngeal nerves exposure during thyroid resection. Methods Nineteen case-control clinical trials were collected from relevant studies published in different Chinese databases, and 9269 cases were collected for analysis OR (odds ratios). 95% confidence intervals using the Mantel-Haenszel method for a fixed-effects model, and the Mantel-Haenszel method for a random-effects model were summarized. Both fixed effect model and random effect model were applied to analyze the results and heterogeneity. Results The injury rate of the recurrent laryngeal nerves was significantly lower in exposure group ( OR 0.29, 95% CI 0.16～0.54, P

Objective To explore the distribution of pathogens and the characteristics of the urine pH values in urinary tract infection (UTI),and provide a new idea for clinical prevention and treatment of UTI.Methods The data of 606 strains of pathogens and the infected urine pH values from urinary samples of patients with UTI from January 2007 to November 2009 in our hospital were obtained.The distribution of pathogens was detected,and these pathogens were divided into 3 groups according to the genus.Urine pH value of different pathogens was analyzed.Results Among 606 strains from UTI,the group of escherichia ranked the first with 186 strains (30.7%),and the infected urine pH by this bacteria ranged from 6.21 to 6.33.A total of 152 strains of candida were detected (25.1%),and the infected urine pH value was from 5.81 to 5.95.There were 86 strains of enterococcus detected (14.2%),and the infected urine pH was from 6.10 to 6.28.By contrasting the infected urine pH of these 3 groups,the infected urine pH by candida was acidic significantly (P

Aim To investigate the effects of 5-HT_4 receptor agonist and 5-HT_3 receptor antagonist 2-[1-(4-piperonyl)piperazinyl]benzothiazole on rat heart rhythm and the involved ionic mechanisms.Methods Langendorff-perfused rat hearts were subjected to 0.1～10 μmol·L~(-1) 2-[1-(4-piperonyl)-piperazinyl]benzothiazole for 15 minutes with simultaneous ECGs recording.The whole-cell patch-clamp electrophysiology was used to record effects of 2-[1-(4-piperonyl)piperazinyl]benzothiazole on inward rectifier K~+ current(I_(K1)),transient outward K~+ current(I_(to)),resting membrane potential(RMP)and action potential(AP)in enzymatic dissociated rat ventricular myocytes.Results In ex vivo Langendorff-perfused hearts,0.1～10 μmol·L~(-1) 2-[1-(4-piperonyl)piperazinyl]benzothiazole elicited singnificant rhythm disturbances.In the presence of 10 μmol·L~(-1) agent,the total of PVB were 236±37,87.5%(7/8)hearts exhibited VT,and 62.5%(5/8)hearts exhibited VF(P<0.01).At the concentration of 0.1～10 μmol·L~(-1),2-[1-(4-piperonyl)piperazinyl]benzothiazole could inhibit I_(K1)(EC50=0.74 μmol·L~(-1))and I_(to)(EC50=2.16 μmol·L~(-1)),decrease RMP and prolong action potential duration(APD)in concentration-dependent manners(n=6,P<0.01).Conclusion Inhibition of IK1,Ito and resultant prolongation of APD,depolarization of RMP might be the critical causes for induction of arrhythmias by 2-[1-(4-piperonyl)piperazinyl]benzothiazole in rat.

Objective To investigate the changes of enteric nervous system in gastrointestinal motility disorder in rats with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) as well as the influence of Chaishao Chengqi Decoction on neuronal nitric oxide synthase neuron (nNOS) neuron expression in myenteric plexus of rat intestinal tract. Methods SD rats were randomly divided into 3 groups (10 for each): sham operation group, model group and Chaishao Chengqi Decoction (CSCQD) group. SAP model was established in taurocholate into the junction of the common bile duct and pancreatic duct. Model group was administered with normal saline and CSCQD group was administered with Chaishao Chengqi Decoction. The gastrointestinal transmission time was observed. Pathological changes of the pancreas were examined with HE staining under light microscope. The neuronal nitric oxide synthase neurons in the small intestines and colonic myenteric plexus were detected by the dual immunofluorescent staining. Results Compared with that in model group, transmission index was increased in CSCQD group (P<0.05). The pathological lesion of the pancreas in CSCQD group was significantly lessened (P<0.05). The percentage of NOS-immunoreactive neurons was significantly decreased (P<0.05). Conclusion By reversing the plasticity of NOS-immunoreactive neurons, Chaishao Chengqi Decoction improves the gastrointestinal motility in rats with SAP and reduces the pathological damages of the pancreas.