Objective To investigate the protein expression of stanniocalcin 1 (STC1) in papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) in gerontal patients versus non-gerontal subjects,and its relationship with clinicopathological features.Methods The protein expression levels of STC1 in PTC,nodular goiter and normal thyroid tissues in the gerontal patients versus non-gerontal subjects were detected by immunohistochemistry.The protein expressions of STC1 were detected by Western blotting.Results The protein expression of STC1 in gerontal patients was higher in PTC than in nodular goiter and normal thyroid tissues (60.9％ vs.30.0％,15.0％,P＜0.05 or 0.01).The relative expression of STC1 protein in gerontal patients was higher in PTC than in nodular goiter and normal thyroid tissues [(0.647 ± 0.076) vs.(0.280 ± 0.039),(0.248 ± 0.065),F =9.965 and 1.143,both P＜0.01].STC1 protein expression had no correlations with age,gender,tumor diameter and tumor position in patients (P＜0.05),while it was associated with tumor lymph node metastasis and clinical stage (P＜0.05).There was no significant difference in above indexes between the elderly and non-elderly patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma (F=0.007,P=0.934).Conclusions STC1 protein may be associated with the development of papillary thyroid carcinoma,and it may has a some reference value in differentiating benign from malignant thyroid neoplasms and in predicting the prognosis of thyroid carcinomas.

BACKGROUND:In early experiments, we prepared hydroxyapatite-coated mechanical heart valve embedded with col agen using impulse laser sediment method.
OBJECTIVE:To further analyze the histocompatibility and toxicity of hydroxyapatite-coated mechanical heart valve embedded with col agen.
METHODS:After passage, canine vascular endothelial cellsuspension was inoculated onto the hydroxyapatite-coated mechanical heart valve embedded with col agen. One group was inoculated in 5%CO2, 37 ℃ incubator for 3 weeks static culture, and the other group was inoculated in 5%CO 2 , 37 ℃ incubator for 3 weeks spinner culture. Scanning electron microscope was used to observe cellattachment on the material. 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay was used to the proliferative capacity of vascular endothelial cells cultured with the hydroxyapatite-coated mechanical heart valve embedded with col agen.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:During the spinner culture, adherent cells were found on the surface of mechanical heart valve, and the cells distributed evenly and confluent at 21 days to cover the surface of the material. The number of adherent cells in the spinner culture was higher than that in the static culture. The cells during the static culture were aggregated and distributed irregularly. The mechanical heart valve exhibited no effects on the proliferation of canine vascular endothelial cells which grew wel . These findings indicate that the hydroxyapatite-coated mechanical heart valve embedded with col agen exert no effect on proliferation of vascular endothelial cells, has no toxicity and has good biocompatibility.

Objective:To study the biomechanical basis of swan like memory compressive connector (SMC) for treating fractures and nonunions of humerus. Methods:The study was performed by electrometric, two and three dimensional (3D) photoelasticity techniques. By gauging and multiple time standardization, load strain curve was got, then the dynamic memory force of SMC was calculated. The dynamically compressive force of swan neck compressive part was calculated by 2D photoelasticity. By precision moulding, the epoxy resin 3D photoelasticity humeral model was established, then it was fixated by SMC, meanwhile, an epoxy resin cirque was used to share the continuously memorial compress. The 3D stress distribution of humeral model was got, and 6 space component stress of the inspected node was divided by Leize polarizing microscope. Results:The continuously memory force of SMC was 110.35 N. The longitudinal dynamical compressive memory force was 163.88 N. 3D photoelasticity method showed that the swan neck compressive part of SMC, swan body connecting part of SMC and swan wing holding part of SMC were in consistent with each other, memorably holding bone, 3D fixation style was formed, and overall stress distribution was produced.. Conclusion:The stress field produced by 3D memory fixation of SMC is good for the treatment of fractures and nonunions. Early function exercises are allowed, and the fracture healing is prompted.

Objective To investigate the changes of C- reactive protein( CRP ) and homocysteine ( Hcy)in the type 2 diabetes with depression,and its clinical significance and potential mechanism. Methods One hundred and twenty-four cases with type 2 diabetes were divided into the depression group(63 cases)and non-depression group( 61 cases ) according to the Self-Rating Depression Scale and verified by Self-Rating Anxiety Scale. The information including age,sex,education degree,body mass index,course of disease and the number of complications were recorded. The levels of CRP,Hcy,fasting plasma glucose( FPG ),glycosylated hemoglobin(HbA1c)and blood lipid were measured. The depression group was divided into mild,medium and heavy group to compared the changes of Hcy and CRP. Results The levels of Hcy,HbA1c and the number of complications in depression group were 11. 5( 8. 6,15. 6 )μmol/L,( 10. 13 ± 2. 17 )%,and 2( 1,3 ) respectively,higher than that of non-depression group(8. 6(7. 4,11. 2)μmol/L,(9. 33 ± 2. 20)%,1(0,2)), while the education degree of depression group((9. 75 ± 3. 36)years)was lower than that of non-depression group((11. 56 ± 3. 73)years),and the differences were significant( t/Z = -3. 537,0. 952,-2. 339,0. 228 respectively;P ﹤0. 05). The levels of Hcy in mild,medium and heavy depression group were(8. 75(7. 45, 10. 45)μmol/L,12. 2(8. 90,14. 40)μmol/L,19. 50(14. 33,28. 03)μmol/L respectively and the difference was significant(F =25. 963,P =0. 000). No significance difference was found in terms of CRP level(2. 35 (1. 10,4. 92)mg/L,3. 25(1. 11,5. 68)mg/L,2. 32(1. 27,5. 41)mg/L;F=0. 194,P=0. 907). There was significant correlation between depression scores and Hcy( r=0. 615,P=0. 000). Conclusion Type 2 diabetes with depression is associated with the level of blood glucose,education degree and the course of disease. Hcy,not CRP is an independent risk factor of type 2 diabetes with depression.

Objective To investigate the association of serum dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate( DHEA-S) with the cognition in male type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)patients. Methods 99 male patients cared at Tangshan Gongren Hospital and another 97 male healthy controls without T2DM from the medical examination center were recruited. Data on demographic characteristics and clinical parameters were collected, DHEA-S was measured by radioimmunologic assay. Cognitive performance was assessed by the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status(RBANS). Results (1) Serum DHEA-S levels were lower in male T2DM patients than that of controls[(2. 66 ± 0. 78 vs 4. 02 ± 1. 24) μmol/ L, P<0. 01];(2) Compared with controls, RBANS scores including immediate memory(79. 24 ± 17. 47 vs 86. 25 ± 15. 21, P<0. 01), visuospatial/ constructional(83. 98 ± 17. 98 vs 97. 24 ± 11. 51, P<0. 01), attention(96. 04 ± 14. 65 vs 101. 45 ± 13. 93, P<0. 01), delayed memory (89. 28 ± 11. 74 vs 97. 41 ± 9. 41, P<0. 01), and total scores(85. 85 ± 11. 46 vs 94. 60 ± 10. 91, P<0. 01)were all lower in male T2DM patients;(3) RBANS scores including delayed memory(84. 53 ± 12. 23 vs 93. 94 ± 9. 18, P<0. 01)and total scores(80. 33 ± 10. 91 vs 91. 26 ± 9. 25, P<0. 01)in T2DM patients with low-level DHEA-S(DHEA-S-L)were all lower than those of patients with high-level DHEA-S;(4)Male T2DM patients with cognitive impairment had lower levels of DHEA-S than patients without cognitive impairment(2. 31 ±0. 79 对 2. 90 ±0. 67, P<0. 01);(5) In male T2DM patients, DHEA-S was positively correlated with delayed memory(r = 0. 252, P = 0. 019) and total scores(r=0. 258, P= 0. 016). Conclusion Male T2DM patients are with lower serum DHEA-S levels and worse cognitive performance, and serum DHEA-S was positively correlated with their cognitive performance, suggesting that serum DHEA-S may be involved in the cognitive deficits of male T2DM patients.

OBJECTIVEThis study was about the influence of porcelain thickness on crack at interface.

METHODSThe effect of porcelain thickness on the flaw at the interface between porcelain and metal was studied in three groups with porcelain thickness of 0.5 mm, 1.5 mm and 2.5 mm (metal thickness of 0.5 mm) by means of moire interferometre and interfacial fracture mechanics. The parameter Jc was compared among the three groups and the growing of the flaw was observed.

RESULTSJc and the extreme strength of group with porcelain thickness of 0.5 mm (2.813 N/m and 9.979 N) were lower than those of the groups with porcelain thickness of 1.5 mm and 2.5 mm (5.395 N/m, 19.134 N and 5.429 N/m, 19.256 N). Flaws extend along the interface in the groups with porcelain thickness of 1.5 mm and 0.5 mm.

CONCLUSIONS(1) Fracture resistance of the interface in the groups with porcelain thickness of 1.5 mm and 2.5 mm is similar and it decreases in the group with 0.5 mm thick porcelain. (2) When porcelain is 1.5 mm or 0.5 mm thick, flaws will extend along the interface. When porcelain is 2.5 mm thick, flaws will extend into the porcelain layer.