Objectives:In order to observe the effect of colonic carcinoma growth on amino acid metabolism. Methods:Levels of tumor tissue 20 free amino acids were measured from 18 patients with colonic carcinoma, and the normal colonic mucosa was used as controls.Reversed Phase High Performance Liquid Chromatography was used for the determination.The correlations between tumor volume and tumor tissue 20 free amino acids were analysed. Results:The contents of colonic carcinoma tissue free glutamine,methionine,arginine,threonine,valine,leucine,phenylalanine,aspargine and serine were significantly increased and the contents of tumor tissue free alanine and tryptophan were significantly decreased when compared with those of normal colon mucosa( P

Objective To investigate the application of proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H-MRS) in patients with white matter lesions (WMLs).Methods Patients with WML were enrolled.According to imaging and clinical symptoms,they were divided into either a subcortical atherosclerotic encephalopathy (SAE) group or a simple leukoaraiosis (LA) group.All patients completed the examinations of MRI,1H-MRS,and auditory event-related potential P300.Multi-voxel 1H-MRS acquisition range was lateral periventricular white matter region.N-acetyl aspartic acid (N-acetylaspartate,NAA),creatinine (Cr),choline (Cho),NAA/Cr,and P300 latency and amplitude were documented.Results A total of 50 patients with WML were enrolled,including 30 patients with SAE and 20 with simple LA.NAA (median,quartile interval; M,IQR) (0.732 [0.680-0.804] vs.0.915 [0.866-0.963] ; Z =5.634,P ＜ 0.001) and NAA/Cr(M,IQR)(1.533 [1.317-1.817] vs.2.003 [1.794-2.387];Z=-3.921,P＜0.001) intheSAE group were significantly lower than those in the simple LA group.The htency of P300 (M,IQR) in the SAE group was significantly bnger than that in the LA group (370.50 [363.50-385.25] msvs.351.50 [342.75-359.00] ms; Z =-4.382,P ＜ 0.001),and the amplitude (M,IQR) was significantly lower than that in the simple LA group (4.35 [2.90-7.20] mVvs.6.95 [5.93-9.10] mV; Z=-2.942,P=0.003).Conclusions 1H-MRS can be used to identify the patients with SAE and simple LA,and provide an objective basis for the prevention of progress from LA to SAE.

Objective To compare the effect and toxicity of domestic idarubicin (IDA) and imported daunorubicin (DNR) in the treatment of acute leukemia (AL).Methods According to the random number table method,68 patients were randomly divided in IDA group with 35 patients and DNR group with 33 patients.In IDA group,the patients with acute myelocytic leukemia were treated following IA scheme (domestic idataubicin plus cytosine arabinoside) and the patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia were treated following VICLP scheme (vincristine,domestic idataubicin,cyclophosphamide,lasparaginase and prednisone).In DNR group,the patients with acute myelocytic leukemia were treated following DA scheme (imported daunorubicin plus cytosine arabinoside) and the patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia were treated following VDCLP scheme (vincristine,imported daunorubicin,cyclophosphamide,lasparaginase and prednisone).Results In IDA group,21 patients achieved a complete remission(CR),5 patients achieved a partial remission(PR),with a 74.2 ％ (26/35) remission rate (RR).In DNR group,the remission rate was 62.3 ％ (20/33).No differences of the remission rate was found between the two groups (t =0.89,P =0.50).17 patients were found remission over one year in IDA group,and 6 patients were in DNR group.The difference was statistically significant between the two groups (x2 =5.56,P =0.02).Conclusion IDA is more effective than DNR in AL treatment.The higher RR and longer remission time are found in IDA group than DNR group.IDA is effective and safe in the treatment of AL.

Objective To determinate the serum level of adiponectin,visfatin and resistin in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and to explore its role in the development of RA and its clinical significance.Methods Blood samples were collected from 67 cases of RA patients and 65 healthy controls,the serum levels of adiponectin,visfatin and resistin were tested by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).Adipokine levels in different groups were compared using the Mann-Whitney U test.Spearman test and multivariate analysis were used to evaluate the correlation with clinical and laboratory parameters [erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR),C reactive protein (CRP),blood platelet (PLT),rheumatoid factor (RF),anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP),disease activity score (DAS)28].Results The serum level of adiponectin,visfatin and resistin in RA patients were significantly higher than those in healthy controls[8.17(4.51,28.53) μg/ml vs 6.83(4.48,25.32) μg/ml,U=1 663,P=0.019];[6.56(5.34,8.40) ng/L vs 4.24 (3.01,6.65) ng/L,U=762,P=0.001];[10.65 (5.99,20.70) ng/ml vs 6.12 (4.49,9.98) ng/ml,U=1 406.5,P=0.000].The serum level of visfatin was positively correlated with RF in patients with RA (r=0.186,P=0.013),and serum levels of adiponectin,visfatin and resistin were positively correlated with DAS28 (r=0.370,0.263,0.285;P＜0.05).The level of visfatin in RA patients with high activity group was higher than that in the low and moderate activity group [4.37(2.72,7.53)ng/L vs 4.11 (3.11,6.44) ng/L,U=133.5,P=0.019].Conclusion Multivariate analysis has showm that ESR,PLT and DAS28 can significantly affect adiponectin,and CRP can significantly influence resistin.Serum level of adiponectin,visfatin and resistin are elevated and correlate with DAS28,suggesting that they may be involved in the chronic inflammation of RA.

Objective To evaluate the role of necroptosis in liver injury induced by intestinal ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) in rats.Methods Thirty-two healthy adult male Sprague-Dawley rats,weighing 250-300 g,were divided into 4 groups (n=8 each) using a random number table:sham operation group (S group),I/R group,specific necroptosis inhibitor necrostatin-1 group (N group) and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) group (D group).Intestinal I/R was produced by occlusion of the superior mesenteric artery for 1.5 h followed by 6 h of reperfusion.The superior mesenteric artery was only isolated but not ligated in group S.At 30 min before ischemia,necrostatin-1 1 mg/kg (diluted to 200 μl in DMSO) was intraperitoneally injected in group N,while the equal volume of DMSO was given instead in group D.The animals were sacrificed at the end of reperfusion,livers were removed for examination of the pathological changes with a light microscope,and the severity of liver injury was evaluated using the Eckhoff's scale score.Blood samples were collected from the cardiac apex for determination of serum alanine transaminase (ALT) concentrations by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.The expression of receptor-interacting protein kinase 1 (RIP1),RIP3 and high-mobility group box 1 protein (HMGB1) in cytoplasm of hepatocytes was detected by Western blot.The location of RIP1 and RIP3 in liver tissues was determined by immunohistochemistry,and the translocation of HMGB1 from nucleus to cytoplasm was tested by immunofluorescence.Results Compared with group S,the Eckhoff's scale score of liver tissues and serum ALT concentration were significantly increased,the expression of RIP1,RIP3 and HMGB1 in liver tissues was up-regulated (P＜0.05),and the hepatocytes in which RIP1 and RIP3 were highly expressed in the portal area were increased in group I/R.Compared with group I/R,the Eckhoff's scale score of liver tissues and serum ALT concentration were significantly decreased,the expression of RIP1,RIP3 and HMGB1 in liver tissues was down-regulated (P＜0.05),and the hepatocytes in which RIP1 and RIP3 were highly expressed in the portal area were decreased in group N,and no significant changes were found in the variables mentioned above in group D (P＞0.05).HMGB1 was expressed in the nucleus of hepatocytes in the portal area in group S;a large number of HMGB1 in hepatocytes in the portal area was translocated to cytoplasm in I/R and D groups;a small number of HMGB1 in hepatocytes in the portal area was translocated to cytoplasm in group N.Conclusion Necroptosis is involved in intestinal I/R-induced liver injury in rats.

Objective To study the diagnosis value of giant cell temporal arteritis with high frequency ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging.Methods The total of 29 cases testified as giant cell temporal arteritis clinically were assessed by high frequency ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging.The 29 cases were assessed by high frequency ultrasonography,the 11 cases were assessed by magnetic resonance imaging,mural thickness and lumen diameter of temporal arteries were examined,and were compared with the biopsy specimens.Meanwhile 30 healthy volunteers were randomly selected as control group,the ultrasonography of normal temporal arteries were analyzed.Results All temporal arteries were diaplayed clearly.27 cases were diagnosed for giant cell temopral arteritis by high frequency ultrasonography in 29 cases,the diagnostic accuracy was 93.1％.The 11 cases were diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging,the diagnostic accuracy was 100％.The imaging features were mural thickness,the lumen stenosis,and partial temporal arteries occluded,the mural was contrasted by Gd-DTPA.Conclusions High frequency ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging are noninvasive methods for giant cell temporal arteritis diagnosis,it is important clinical value for therapy.

The level of serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) in the population with new-onset diabetes was detected and its influential factors were analyzed.The concentrations of hsCRP increased with age in the population with new-onset diabetes( Ptrend＜0.01 ).The percentage of subjects with hsCRP levels ＞3 mg/L was 18.8％in men and 26.7％ in women.A logistic regression analysis indicated that age,gender,body mass index,waist circumference,fasting plasma glucose,and triglyceride were the influential factors of hsCRP levels in diabetic population( P＜0.05 or P＜0.01 ).A variety of cardiovascular factors affected hsCRP level and a strong association existed between hsCRP and abdominal obesity.

Stroke seriously endangers people's life and health because of its high prevalence, disability and recurrence rate. Among them, large vessel occlusive stroke (LVOS) has the worst outcome. Rapid recovery of cerebral perfusion is the key to improve the outcomes of patients with LVOS. As a new type of treatment, endovascular treatment can effectively recanalize the occluded blood vessels and extend the treatment time window. The level of collateral circulation determines the severity of symptoms, treatment choices, treatment effects and outcomes in patients with LVOS. This article summarizes the clinical factors related to collateral circulation compensation in patients with LVOS, and focuses on the application value of imaging technology in the evaluation of collateral circulation.

Objective To determine the value of acute phase protein in the early diagnosis of recurrence after curative gastric cancer surgery. Methods Acute phase serum protein level was measured before and after the gastric cancer surgery in 120 patients,and was compared with that of the control group. At 1, 3, 6, 9, 12 months after the operation in 87 patients undergoing curative gastric cancer surgery, the levels of acute phase proteins were measured. They were followed up for at least 12 months or until death. Results The levels of serum C reactive protein(CRP), ?1 antitrypsin (?1 AT) and ? acid glycoprotein (? AG) in gastric cancer group were significantly higher than those in the control group (P0.05). In patients who underwent curative gastric cancer surgery in a certain period after the operation, the serum levels of CRP, ?1 AT and ? AG were significantly lower than those before the surgery(P0.05).There were significant difference in CRP,?1 AT and ? AG between the recurrence groups and nonrecurrence group before and after the operation (P

OBJECTIVETo evaluate further the nature of HLA-DQB1 alleles association with dermatomyositis/polymyositis (DM/PM).

METHODSHLA-DQB1 typing of 52 patients with DM/PM were investigated by polymerase chain reaction-sequence specific primer method, and the frequencies of HLA-DQB1 alleles were compared.

RESULTSIt was found that the patients with DM/PM had significantly increased frequency of HLA-DQB1*0401(RR=3.56, P=1.79 10(-3), Pc<0.05).

CONCLUSIONThe results suggest that HLA-DQB1*0401 gene contribute to genetic susceptibility to DM/PM.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Alleles ; Child ; Dermatomyositis ; genetics ; Female ; Gene Frequency ; HLA-DQ Antigens ; genetics ; HLA-DQ beta-Chains ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged