Objectives To explore the correlation between lipoprotein (a) and left main coronary artery ( LMCA) disease in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Methods A total of 264 ACS patients managed with coronary angiography (CAG) from June 2012 to December 2013 were included in the study and then they were divided into 2 groups (high-Lp(a) (> or = 300 mg/L) group (n = 93) and low-Lp(a) (< 300 mg/L)group(n = 171). The clinical data were studied and compared between the two groups. Binary unconditional logistic regression analysis was used to select the risk factors of LMCA disease. Results The percentages of multiple branch lesion (43.0% vs. 25.1%) and LMCA disease (17.2% vs. 8.2%)were higher in the high-Lp(a) group as compared with the low-Lp(a) group (P<0.05). Logistic regression analysis showed Lp(a) was independent factor of LMCA disease. Conclusions In ACS patients the elevated Lp(a) levels are associated with the severity of coronary disease and Lp(a) is an independent factor of LMCA disease.

BACKGROUND:Lung invasive fungal infection is the main reason for the failure in renal transplant recipients. Caspofungin has specific anti-fungi mechanism, and can effectively prevent the candida fungus that is resistant to Fluconazol and Itraconazole. Caspofungin exerts good tolerance, without dose-or time-dependent toxicity.
OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Caspofungin in treatment of pulmonary invasive fungal infection fol owing kidney transplantation.
METHODS:A retrospective analysis was performed in renal transplant patients who were diagnosed pulmonary invasive fungal infection in Department of Respiratory Medicine, Sanmenxia Central Hospital between January 2013 and December 2013. The patients were then treated with Caspofungin as antifungal therapy. The initial dose was 70 mg per day and then changed to 50 mg per day, via intravenous drip. After drug intervention, liver function was evaluated twice per week. The severity of liver functional impairment or emergency of new impairment indicated the adjustment of Caspofungin dose or withdrawal. The treatment was given for 10-14 days. The curative effect and adverse reaction of patients were observed.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Total 12 patients were treated, and the percentage of fungi microbiology evidence was 66.7%. Among these evidenced patients, candida fungus was the dominant, accounting for 75.0%, accompanying bacterial infection was found in 58.3%, accompanying cytomegalovirus infection was found in 25.0%. The effective treatment rate was up to 91.67%(11/12), the mortality was 8.33%(1/12), and the incidence of adverse reactions was 25%. Caspofungin effectively prevented pulmonary invasive fungal infection fol owing kidney transplantation, as empirical antifungal therapy, with low incidence of adverse reactions. Therefore Caspofungin is the preferred drug against pulmonary invasive fungal infection in renal transplant recipients.

Objective To observe the effects of exogenous basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) on radiation-induced apoptosis of C17.2 neural stem cells (NSCs) with γ-secretase inhibitor (DAPT) condition and explore the relationship between bFGF and Notch signal pathway.Methods The cell viability was detected by using the MTF method.After the cells attached to the flasks,different concentrations of DAPT was added in accordance with the experimental design and cultured cells for 24 h.C17.2 NSCs were subjected to irradiation exposure by linear accelerator and treated with bFGF (40 ng/ml) 5 min after the exposure.After 48 hours,the apoptosis of cells was detected by using Flow Cytometry.Results After adding in DAPT,the cells growth was inhibited and depended on the concentrations of DAPT.Compared with the control group,all groups had statistically significant differences(P＜0.05).Flow cytometry showed compared with the control group all groups had significant differences (P＜0.05).The apoptosis rate was (11.53±0.81)％ in radiation group,(7.18±0.0.94)％ in radiation+bFGF group,(9.82±0.77) ％ in DAPT group,(21.45±0.98) ％ in Radiation+DAPT group and (10.26+ 1.03) ％ in Radiation+ DAPT +bFGF group.Between Radiation + bFGF group and Radiation group,it had statistically significant difference(P＜0.05).The pairwise comparisons of DAPT group and Radiation + DAPT group which had the same DAPT concentration had statistically significant differences (P＜0.05).The pairwise comparisons of Radiation + DAPT+bFGF group and Radiation + DAPT group which had the same DAPT concentration had statistically significant difference(P＜0.05).Conclusion Fx ogenous bFGF can inhibit apoptosis of C17.2 NSCs.Notch signaling patbway inhibitor DAPT can promote apoptosis of C17.2 NSCs which are subjected to irradiation exposure by linear accelerator and bFGF can weak apoptosis.bFGF protective effect on radiation-induced neural stem cells may be related to the Notch signaling pathway.

ObjectiveTo compare the differences in stroke subtype classification between ASCO and modified TOAST.MethodsAll 425 first-ever ischemic stroke patients were recruited and classified into different stroke subtypes according to the ASCO and modified TOAST criteria.Results Comparing ASCO grade 1 with modified TOAST,more patients were classified as atherosclerosis (60.2％ vs 57.9％ ; x2 =2.68,P=0.132) and fewer as small artery disease and cardiac disease subtype (13.4％ vs 14.8％ and 8.5％ vs 8.7％ ; x2 =1.30 and 0.00,P =0.238 and 1.000,respectively).ASCO grade 1 did not reduce the proportion of cause undetermined patients compared with modified TOAST ( 15.5％ vs 16.2％ ; x2 =0.09,P =0.795 ). Agreement was showed in every subtype categories between the two approaches.Agreement for atherosclerotic cause and small artery disease was very good ( all κ over 0.81 ),and for the cardiac disease subtype was good (κ: 0.61-0.80). Conclusion Agreement can be found in every subtype categories between ASCO and modified TOAST classification.ASCO grade 1 does not reduce the proportion of cause undetermined cases compared with modified TOAST,but the subtype categories characteristics of the two approaches should be considered in practice.

This paper reports reaction of Bacillus lichendermis on the inhibitor vacations. The result Shows that, inhibition of the 500?g/mL of cephalosporin 1000?g/mL of penicillin, 500?g/mL of streptimycin, on the Bacillus Licheniformis,Whe the Phis 7.0. This provides a sicentific basis for using the preparation of Bacillus licheniformis.

Objective To observe the effects of Zhuyunjiaonang on morphological change of the ovary, serous hormone and the expression of P450arom in PCO model rats. To explore its target and mechanism in treating PCO model rats. Methods Using INS and HCG to establish PCO model. The PCO rat models were devided into 4 groups randomly, which included control group, model group, Zhuyunjiaonang group and mefformin group. Zhuyunjiaonang group was given 3.0 g/(kg ? d) Zhuyunjiaonang, mefformin group was given 0.75 g/(kg ? d) metformin, control group and model group were given same volume distilled water 1 mL/100 g. The effects of Zhuyunjiaonang on ovaries and ovarial follicular development were observed by light microscope. The levels of serum gonadal hormone were detected by radioimmunoassay. The expression level of P450arom was detected with immtmohistochemical staining technique. Results Zhuyunjiaonang could increase the thickness of granular cell layer and decrease the thickness of theca cell layer, decrease the level of T and LH, and increase the level of FSH and E_2 in serum. Meanwhile the expression of P450arom in ovary were increased. Conclusion Zhuyunjiaonang could indirectly or directly affect the expression of the P450arom in ovary, it could regulate the endocrine function of PCO rat and promote the mature and ovulation of follicular.

Objective To study the content of isorhynchophylline from different regions and different harvest time.Methods The content of isorhynchophylline in Uncaria rhynchophylla from different regions and different harvest time was tested by HPLC. The Waters Symmetry C18 color (4.6 mm× 250 mm, 5 μm), mobile phase of methanol - 0.01 mol/L ammonium acetate buffer (pH 8.0) (60:40), column temperature 25℃, 20 μl sample volume, velocity of 1.0 ml/min, detection wavelength of 246 nm were setted.Results The isorhynchophylline can be detected in different regions and different harvest time, with the highest content was found in Ningming county and from September to February of the next year.Conclusion The content of isorhynchophylline in Uncaria rhynchophylla varied from different regions and harvest times. The best harvest time is during September to February of the next year.

Objective To evaluate the clinical value of fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) level in asthmatic children to predict bronchial hyperresponsiveness by analyzing the correlation between fraction of exhaled nitric oxide and bronchial provocation test.Methods One hundred and fourteen asthma outpatients of Shengjing Hospital were enrolled, FeNO levels, spirometry and bronchial provocation test were measured.Results In the bronchial provocation test,there were 33 positive and 81 negative cases.The positive group had a significantly higher FeNO levels than the negative ones(19.0 × 10-9 vs.16.0 × 10-9 ,p =0.000).By the ROC curve, the best FeNO cut-off value to predict bronchial hyperresponsiveness was 38.5 × 10-9 with high specificity (92.6％) but relatively low sensitivity (36.4％).There was no relationship between methacholine provocative dose causing a 20％ fall in FEV1 (PD20-FEV1) and the level of FeNO.Conclusion FeNO level has important predicting value for bronchial hyperreactivity in children with asthma.The level of FeNO ＞ 38.5 × 10-9 has high predictive value in asthmatic children with bronchial hyperreactivity.

Objective To establish the mathematical model and perform experimental mensuration on effective slice width for 4-slice spiral CT. Methods First, assuming the spiral slice sensitivity profile (SSP) was Gauss distribution, a formula about effective slice width, defined as the full width at half maximum (FWHM) of SSP, was get. Then, using Philips Mx8000 4-slice spiral CT system and the same CT technique as those used for clinical CT, CTP 528 of Phantom Catphan 500 was scanned with parameters as follows: 120 kV, 150 mAs, 180 mm FOV, 512×512 Matrix, 180° linear interpolation, different pitch and 0.5 mm detector width. Finally, FWHM was got from the coronal multiplanar reconstruction image passing by the center of tungsten ball in CTP528 for each sequence. Results With pitch of 0.500, 0.625, 0.875, 1.000, 1.250, 1.500 and 1.750, the measured FWHM was 0.7, 0.7, 0.7, 0.8, 0.7, 0.7 and 0.7 mm, respectively. With detector width of 0.5, 1.0 and 5.0 mm, the measured FWHM was 0.7, 1.2, and 6.7 mm, respectively. All the measured effective slices were higher than those of theoretical values. Conclusion The relativity between effective slice width and detector width is direct proportion, while that between effective slice width and pitch is non-linear.

Objective:In order to study the correlation between The expression of CD44v6 protein and Bcl-2 protein in thyroid cancer were examined.Methods:The expression of CD44v6 and Bcl-2 in 50 thyroid cancers,20 adjacent noncancerous portion,45 adenoma and 10 normal thyroid tissue were respecitively investigated by catalyzed signal amplification immunohistochemical technique. Results:The positive rate of CD44v6 and Bcl-2 in thyroid cancer was 64.0% and 46.0%, which was significantly higher than that in adenoma or adjacent noncancerous ( P