Objective Twelve cases with small advanced cole-rectal cancer less than 10 mm in diameter were examined. Methods The endoscopic findings and clinicopathologic data of 12 cases with advanced colorectal cancer less than 10 mm in diameter were compared with those larger than 10 mm in diameter. Results Approximated estimation of the macroscopic types were Ⅱ c in 5 cases, Ⅱ a in 3 cases, and I s in 4 cases respectively. As for the distribution of these lesions, there were 5 in sigmoid colon, 4 in transverse colon, 1 in cecum, and 2 in descending colon. No lesions were detected in rectum. Histologic grade at the deepest invasive portion was shown well, moderately, and poorly differentiated in 2, 8 and 1 case respectively and another case with mucinous adenocarcinomas. Lymphnode metastasis was present in 4 of 12 lesions (33% ). This incidence is rather high, as regards to the small size of each lesion. Endoscopi-cally, all lesions accompanied with converging folds and 7 lesions examined by magnifying colonoscope showed V N pit pattern. Conclusion These results indicated that the advanced colorectal cancers less than 10mm in diameter showing similar characteristics with those of superficial depressed type cancer with likely is the precurser of advanced cancer. The findings of converging folds and pit pattern are considered to be the useful indicators for estimating the depth 'of invasion.

Objective To construct luciferase reporter plasmid containing synthetic CArG elements and to investigate their radiation-inducible property in tumor cells. Methods Insert chimeric regulation elements consisting of nine tandem-repeat copies of CArG sequence (CCATATAAGG) and CMV IE basal gene promoters into pGL3-Basic vectors to construct luciferase reporter plasmids. Tumor cells(HeLa, A549 and HepG2) were transiently transfected by reporter plasmids using lipofectamine, and transfected cells were irradiated by ?-ray with different doses. After 36 h, we assayed the level of reporter gene expression. Results The CArG elements could successfully induce the expression of a downstream reporter gene following irradiation, with maximal expression seen after 3 Gy irradiation. Conclusion The synthetic CArG elements are responsive to low dose of radiation and are able to enhance down-stream gene expression. It is expected to be the essential potential for future application of radiogenetic cancer therapy.

Objective · To explore the correlation between variants located in 3' untranslated regions (3'UTR) of NOTCH1 and JAG1 genes and conotruncal heart defects (CTD). Methods · Six hundred CTD children without 22q11 deletion and three hundred healthy children were enrolled in this hospital-based case-control study. Variants located in the 3'UTR regions of NOTCH1 and JAG1 genes were detected by high-throughput sequencing. The accuracy of the variants were verified by PCR and Sanger sequencing. Online software PicTar, TargetScan and microRNA.org were used to make functional predictions. Results · One mutation and three SNPs were found in the 3'UTR of NOTCH1. Three mutations and six SNPs were found in the 3'UTR of JAG1. The genotypic distributions of two SNPs (rs3840074 and rs8708) located in JAG13'UTR between CTD group and the controls were statistically significant (both P<0.05). Results of prediction showed that all the four mutations and two meaningful SNPs could bind to microRNA. Conclusion · The variants located in 3'UTR regions of NOTCH1 and JAG1 genes may be related to the occurrence of CTD.

Objective To observe the effect of home nursing based upon protocol nursing theory on liq-uid intake compliance improvement of patients undergoing hemedialysis. Methods Forty-eight HD patients of hquid intake un-compliance were randomized into the observation group and the control group with 24 cases in each group. The control group received routine nursing, the observation group was given home care instruc-tion based upon protocol nursing theory for 1 month. The two groups both received follow-up for 3 months and their liquid intake comphance were evaluated before and after intervention. The relationship between family sup-port and relative increase of body weight during hemodialysis was also evaluated. Results The IDGW relative magnitude was lower, the compliance of liquid intake was higher, the level of family support was higher in the observation group than those of the control group. There was negative correlation between the family support and the IDGW relative magnitude the IDGW relative magnitude, family support, comphance of liquid intake. Conclusions Home care nursing based upon nursing theory facilitate patients to get effect family support, increase the compliance of hquid intake and make IDGW within desirable range.

Objective To study the activity of the survivin gene promoter in several tumor cell lines and evaluate the possible application of this promoter in tumor gene therapy. Methods ①The expressions of survivin gene in A549,MDA-MB231 and HepG2 cell lines were detected by RT-PCR and Western blotting.②Tumor cells(A549,MDA-MB231,HepG2) were transiently transfected by reporter plasmids containing different length of survivin promoter using lipofectamine.And 48 h later,the level of reporter gene expression was analyzed.Results There were different levels of survivin expression in A549,MDA-MB231 and HepG2 cell lines.Transient transfection assay approved that pLuc-surP-987,pLuc-surP-596,pLuc-surP-269 and pLuc-surP-158 showed high activity and 269 bp survivin promoter demonstrated the highest activity. Conclusion In transcriptional level,survivin promoter can activate the reporter gene in several tumor cell lines.It is a potential candidate promoter in tumor gene therapy.

Objective To explore the correlation between mutations in the promoter region of TBX1 gene and conotruncal heart defects. Methods A total of 621 children with conotruncal heart defects were recruited. Multiplex ligation-dependent probe ampliifcation (MLPA) was used to detect the copy numbers of chromosomal region 22 q 11 . 2 . Children with 22 q 11 . 2 deletion were excluded. Polymerase chain reaction ampliifcation (PCR) and gene sequencing were applied to analyze promoter region of TBX 1 (-2000 ..+1 ) in 605 children with conotruncal heart defects without 22 q 11 . 2 deletion and 588 healthy children. Bioinformatics software was used to predict and analyze the function of the variable loci. Results There were mutations in the promoter region of TBX 1 gene in children with conotruncal heart defects, including 3 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) sites and 7 rare loci. The incidence of mutation was 1 . 7%. The analysis of 7 rare loci by AliBaba 2 . 1 to showed that 3 of them may inlfuence the combination of trans-acting factors and cis-acting elements of the promoter of TBX 1 gene. Conclusion The mutation in the TBX 1 promoter region may be related to the occurrence of conotruncal heart defects.

Objective To investigate the relationships among clinical features, endoscopic characteristics and pathologic epithelial types of Barrett esophagus. Methods Magnification chromoendoscopy ( MCE) was performed in 2506 patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease ( GERD) and 106 patients with Barrett esophagus in our hospital during Feb,2003 -Feb,2004 were analyzed. The clinical features, endoscopic characteristics, pathologic epithelial types and their relationships were analyzed. Results The symptoms of gastro esophageal reflux disease ( GERD) were the main presentation of Barrett esophagus but 27 (25. 5% ) cases without such presentation. Four types of mueosal patterns, dot pattern, ridge or villous pattern and irregular/distorted pattern. were noted within the columnar mucosa using high magnification endos-copy: There were three epithelial types within the columnar lined esophagus: intestinal metaplasia (IM ) , cardiac and fundie types. Three epithelial types were noted in the methylene blue staining areas; ridged/vil-lous pattern and irregular/distorted pattern, all of them were in epithelial types of intestinal metaplasia. Conclusion Magnification chromoendoscopy helps to identify areas with IM, and having important significance in diagnosis and clinical follow up of Barrett esophagus.

Objective To compare the saccharometabolism with the pancreatic islets functions and insulin resistance index in children with severe stress. Methods Thirty children with severe stress and 30 healthy children in control group were tested. The levels of fasting blood glucose (FBG), fasting insulin (FINS) and fasting C - peptide (FCP) were detected by radioimmunoassay respectively and insulin sensitivity index (ISI), insulin resistance index (IR) and fasting blood cell function index (FBCI) were calculated statistically. Results There were significant differences between the children with severe stress and the normal controls in the levels of FINS, FCP and FBG,(all P0.05). Conclusion There is insulin resistance with the significant decrease in the insulin sensitivity index and significant increase in insulin resistance index in the children with severe stress, which may cause the disorder in glucose metabolism in children with severe stress.

Objective To investigate the efficacy of Amiodarone combined with Wenxin granule in the treatment of unstable angina pectoris complicated with ventricular arrhythmia. Methods A total of 80 patients with unstable angina pectoris complicated with ventricular arrhythmias from February 2014 to May 2016 were randomly divided into the observation group and the control group, with 40 patients in each group. Two groups were treated with conventional dilatation vascular anticoagulation and antiplatelet treatment, on the basis of routine treatment, the observation group was given Amiodarone combined with Wenxin granule, and the control group was given Amiodarone plus conventional treatment, the effects of the treatment in two groups were compared. Results After a course of treatment, the average times within 24 hours of myocardial ischemia and angina occurred of patients in the control group were less than the control group, the cumulative dosage of nitroglycerin is less than the control group (P<0.05), at the same time, the control group during the follow-up period, the incidence of ventricular fibrillation and ventricular rate was lower than the control group. The incidence of adverse reactions was also lower than that of the control group. Conclusion Compared with the control group and the control group, the efficacy and safety of Amiodarone combined with Wenxin granule in the treatment of unstable angina pectoris complicated with ventricular arrhythmias are better than Amiodarone alone. After combination treatment, the times of partial ventricular arrhythmias and angina pectoris in patients were reduced with less adverse reactions and better safety, compared with single use of Amiodarone.

OBJECTIVETo explore the association between monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) variable number tandem repeat (VNTR) polymorphism and major depression in Chinese Han population.

METHODSPolymerase chain reaction was used to genotype MAOA VNTR polymorphism. A total of 512 major depression patients and 566 normal controls were recruited in our study. These patients were also assessed using the 14-item Hamilton anxiety scale. RESULTS The allele frequency of MAOA VNTR was not significantly different between the male/female major depression patients and the normal controls. Compared with the normal controls, MAOA VNTR genotype was significantly more frequent in female major depression patients (P=0.002), but not in male patients (P=0.17). MAOA VNTR-L carrier was also associated with "fear" symptom in female patients (P=0.0056).

CONCLUSIONMAOA gene is associated with the major depression in Chinese Han population, especially among female patients.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Asian Continental Ancestry Group ; genetics ; Case-Control Studies ; China ; Depressive Disorder, Major ; genetics ; Female ; Genetic Predisposition to Disease ; Humans ; Male ; Minisatellite Repeats ; genetics ; Monoamine Oxidase ; genetics ; Polymorphism, Genetic ; Promoter Regions, Genetic ; genetics ; Young Adult