Objective To investigate the expression levels of MiR‐96 ,HIF‐1α,Twist and Slug and other predisposing gene in cervical cancer .Methods In this study ,128 patients with cervical cancer treated in our hospital from March 2010 to May 2014 were selected as the observation group ,and 100 cases of healthy people were selected as control group .MiR‐96 ,HIF‐1α,Twist and Slug and other predisposing gene expression levels in cancer tissues were tested .(1) HIF‐1α:HIF‐1α kit was used to detect HIF‐1αmonoclonal antibodies ,the kit was prepared and stained according to the requirements ,and the positive cell rate greater than 10%under the microscope were positive .(2) MiR‐96 ,Twist and Slug:total RNA was extracted according to the instructions ,the RNA was reverse transcribed ,the relative expression values MiR‐96 ,Twist and Slug were detected by quantitative PCR .Results (1) HIF‐1αwas not expressed in normal tissues .And in tumor tissues ,the positive expression rate was much higher than that of normal tissue ,there was a significant difference(P<0 .05);(2)the relative expression values of MiR‐96 in tumor tissue were much greater than that of normal tissue (P<0 .05);(3) the relative expression rate of Twist and Slug gene in the tumor tissue were also much higher than that of normal organizations (P<0 .05) .Conclusion Compared with normal tissues ,MiR‐96 ,HIF‐1α,Twist and Slug gene expression in tumor tissues are significantly greater .

Objective To analyze the changes in the protein expression profile of peripheral blood mononuclear cells in systemic lupus erythematosus patients. Methods Peripheral blood was obtained from SLE patients and healthy controls, then mononuclear cells were isolated and the total protein was extracted by one-step method. Two-dimensional gel electrophoresis was performed and then stained with silver. Protein maps were analyzed and differentially expressed protein spots were detected using ImageMaster 2D Platinum 5.0 software. Results Match rates of (71±4)% and (72±4)% was obtained from gels from controls and pati-ents respectively. 791±17 spots were detected from control gels and 781±17 from patient gels. Eleven protein spots were up-regulated and 9 were down-regulated in SLE patients. Five proteins were identified by MS analysis, some of which had previously been shown to play a potential role in the pathogenesis of SLE. Conclusion There are significant changes in the protein expression of peripheral blood mononuclear cells in systemic lupus erythematosus patients. This study could be used as a preliminary work for better understanding of the pathogenesis and immune regulation pathways of SLE from an integrated lymphocyte protein profile perspective.

ObjectiveTo measure cortical areas involved ankle dorsiflexion and planter flexion.MethodsSix-health subjects performed ankle dorsiflexion and planter flexion. While, functional MRI at 1.5 T was made.ResultsWhen ankle dorsiflexion, the excited cortical areas included bilateral primary motor cortex (MⅠ) and primary somatosensory cortex (SⅠ), but area on contralateral side bigger than that on ipsilateral side, as well as chief visual cortexes and vermis of cerebellum. Inhibited areas included area 19, area 20 and area 39. When ankle planter flexion, the excited areas included contralateral secondary motor area (MⅡ) and striate body, ipsilateral supplementary motor area (SMA) and limbic system. Inhibited areas included bilateral upper middle precentral gyrus and postcentral gyrus, superior parietal lobule, inferior parietal lobule and prefrontal cortex.ConclusionThere is a great difference in the brain function images respectively in ankle dorsiflexion and planter flexion.

AIM: To evaluate the effect of inhibiting ubiquitin-specific protease 14 (USPl4) activity on oxidative stress induced by H2O2 of H9c2 cells.METHODS: The H9c2 cells were incubated with H2O2 at 25 μmol/L for 2 h to establish the oxidative stress injury model.The cells were divided into control group, H2O2 group, IU1 group (25 μmol/L or 50 μmol/L) and IU1+ H2O2 group.The H9c2 cells activity was measured by MTS assay.The level of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and cell survival rate were analyzed by flow cytometry assay.The changes of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) family related proteins were detected by Western blot.RESULTS: Compared with control group, the cell activity and the viability rate in H2O2 group were decreased (P<0.05), while the intracellular ROS, the protein levels of Bax/Bcl-2, P53, p-ERK1/2, p-JNK and p-P38 were increased (P<0.05).Compared with H2O2 group, the cell activity and the viability rate of the H9c2 cells in IU1+H2O2 group were increased (P<0.05), while the intracellular ROS, the protein levels of Bax/Bcl-2, P53, p-ERK1/2, p-JNK and p-P38 were decreased (P<0.05).CONCLUSION: Inhibition of USPl4 activity reduces the oxidative stress injury of the H9c2 cells.The mechanism may be related to inhibition of the MAPK signaling and down-regulation of apoptosis related proteins.

Objective To evaluate the radiation protective efficacy of different types and the positions of ceiling-suspended lead shield to the principal and assistant interventional operators in order to provide a scientific basis for the selection of optimal scheme in using ceiling-suspended lead shield.Methods At the principal and assistant interventional operators’ standing places the personal dose-measuring instruments were set up, which were placed at the height of 20 cm to 180 cm above the ground with an interval distance of 20 cm between each other.The postero-anterior (PA) projection and left lateral projection were used.The ceiling-suspended protection lead shields included lead glass (glass type) and lead glass with connected lead flexible stripe below (mixed type).The placed sites of the protection lead-shields were close to the principal operator, away from the principal operator, on the left side of the principal operator and close to the X-ray tube respectively.The radiation doses of PA projection and left lateral projection were determined.The real-time radiation dose rate and dose shielding rate at the nine measuring positions for the principal operator and assistant operator were separately calculated.The results were analyzed.Results The radiation protection of the glass type was slightly superior to that of the mixed type, but the difference was not significant.The principal operator was best protected when the shield was positioned close to him in the PA projection, and for left lateral projection the principal operator was best protected when the shield was positioned on his left side.For the assistant operator, the optimal protection was obtained when the shield was positioned close to him in both PA and left lateral projection.In the optimal position of ceiling-suspended lead shield, the highest radiation dose rate (0.71 mSv/h in glass group and 1.07 mSv/h in mixed group) was recorded on the principal operator at the height of 120 cm at PA projection, and higher radiation dose rate (≥0.47 mSv/h) was recorded on every point of both operators at the left lateral projection.Meanwhile, the overall received radiation doses of the two groups were very close.At the principal operator standing area, except for the position of 120 cm height (attenuation ratio 60.11% in glass group and 39.89% in mixed group), the attenuation ratio of each measuring point was above 93%.And the assistant operator standing area the attenuation ratio was 57%-97%.The lateral shielding ratio was generally slightly higher than PA shielding ratio.Conclusion The radiation protection effect of the two type shields is quite similar, both shields can obtain excellent protection efficacy.But the radiation dose at the height of 120 cm above the ground at PA projection is higher for the principal operator, while at lateral projection the radiation dose at all height levels is still relatively higher for both operators.Therefore, the radiation protection at the level of 120 cm height needs to be strengthened and the lateral projection exposure should be used as less as possible.

Objective To measure the dose to the primary operator and assistant operators by employing eight beam projections commonly used in coronary angiography with and without radiation protection shields in order to supply helpful guidance on radiation protection in cardiac intervention.Methods From 20 to 180 cm above the ground at the primary and assistant operators' locations,a DoseAware personal dose meter was placed in terms of an increment of 20 cm to measure radiation dose.Eight commonly used beam projections were performed,including LAO (left anterior oblique) 45°,RAO (right anterior oblique) 30°,CRAN (cranial)25°,cranial LAO (LAO45°/25°),caudal LAO(LAO45°/ 25°),CAUD (caudal) 25°,cranial RAO (RAO30°/25°),caudal RAO (caudal RAO30°/25°).Under the two different conditions,with or without radiation protection shields,the doses to the operators in the selected beam projections were respectively recorded at nine measuring positions and the shielding factor were calculated.Results The primary operator was effectively protected with radiation protection shields.In the standing area of the primary operator,except for the position at the height of 120 cm (radiation dose rate:0.35-4.78 mSv/h;shielding factor:27.67％-89.33％),the shielding factor for each measuring position was above 91％.Higher radiation doses were found at caudal LAO,LAO,and cranial LAO.The shielding factor for the assisting operator was lower than for the primary operator.In the standing area of the assisting operator (radiation dose rate:0.27-1.86 mSv/h;shielding factor:30.34％-92.13％),the peak levels were found at the height of 80,100,140 cm.And caudal RAO,caudal LAO,CRAN,LAO were found to have received higher radiation doses.Conclusions Emphasis should be attached to the use of radiation shields in coronary angiography.With radiation protection shields,higher dose is still recorded in caudal LAO,LAO,cranial LAO,caudal RAO.Furthermore,it should be paid more attention to radiation protection at 80-140 cm height,and less prolonged exposure should be employed in those beam projections mentioned above.

Objective To analyze the efficacy and tolerance of methotrexate(MTX)in remission maintenance of Crohn′s disease (CD).Methods From June 2012 to August 2015 ,49 CD patients who received MTX as mainly treatment medication to maintain remission were enrolled.The pre-medication history,efficacy,dosage and side effects of MTX were analyzed.The effects of inducing strategy on disease recurrence were analyzed.Chi-square test and t test were used for statistical analysis.Results Among the 49 patients,34 (69.4%)received steroids for remission inducing,nine (18.4%)received infliximab for remission inducing and six (12.2%)achieved remission after operation.In the 44 patients treated with azathioprine (AZA)before,the median treatment time was one month and the dosage for withdrawal of AZA was (42.0 ± 14.8)mg/d.The most common reason was leucopenia (81 .8%, 36/44).Till the time point of follow-up,46 of the 49 CD patients still took MTX orally with a median treatment time of 16 months,and the weekly dosage was (12.7 ±2.0)mg.Thirty-one cases (67.4%) achieved clinical stability,while 15 cases (32.6%)underwent clinical recurrence.The median Crohn′s disease activity index (CDAI)was 123.5 ± 66.6.The weekly dosage of clinical stability group was (12.5 ±2.1)mg,and that of clinical recurrence group was (13.0 ±1 .7 )mg,there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups (t =0.802,P =0.426 ).The recurrence rate of steroids-induced remission group was 41 .2% (14/34 ),which was higher than that of infliximab and surgery-induced remission group (1/15),and the differnce was statistically significant (χ2 =5 .177,P =0.023 ). The common side effects were gastrointestinal reaction (26.5 %, 13/49 ), impaired liver function (20.4%,10/49)and leukopenia (12.2%,6/49).Only three cases could not tolerate the side effects and underwent medication withdrawal.Conclusions As a second-line immunosuppressant for maintanence remission in CD,MTX is effective and well-tolerated in patients.So it can be an important option during the long course of CD.

Head and neck tumors often have complex anatomical structures and are adjacent to important organs. Radiation injury caused by conventional radiotherapy technology is the main dose-limiting factor. Carbon ion beam has become the most ideal radiation to replace photon due to its excellent relative biological effect and Bragg peak. By 2019, 32 000 people worldwide have received carbon ion radiotherapy (CIRT). Despite the efficient tumor killing ability of this technology, radiation injury cannot be avoided. This article reviews the types and incidence of moderate to severe radiation injury caused by CIRT in head and neck cancer to provide a comprehensive understanding of the potential risks in CIRT.

OBJECTIVETo recognize the characteristics of desmoplastic small round cell tumor (DSRCT) and improve the standard of diagnosis.

METHODSWe retrospectively reviewed the clinical data on the treatment of 2 patients with DSRCT in terms of their conditions, tissue sources, pathologic characteristics, immunohistochemical methods, clinical manifestation, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.

RESULTSClinical manifestations were complicated. The 2 patients were mis diagnosed before operation. Their tumors consisted of irregular nests of small and round cells, with nuclear hyperchromatism and scant cytoplasm embedded in a plenty of fibrous connective tissues. The edge of the nest was clear, with different sizes and shapes. Immunohistochemically, the 2 patients were positive for CK or EMA, NSE, des and vim of the epithelium, nerve, muscle and interstitial. They died 9 months after operation.

CONCLUSIONSThe tumor may occur in the abdomen, pelvic cavity and other sites, with different clinical manifestations. Routine examination should be replaced by immunohistochemical test for correct diagnosis of the tumor. Prognosis of most patients is not good.

Adolescent ; Carcinoma, Small Cell ; diagnosis ; Female ; Humans ; Immunohistochemistry ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Neoplasms, Connective Tissue ; diagnosis ; Retrospective Studies

Objective To investigate the advantage of neuronavigation assisted microsurgical resection of gliomas in eloquent areas of brain. Methods The clinical data of 99 patients with gliomas in eloquent areas of brain and underwent microsurgery in the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University from January 2012 to December 2017 were analyzed retrospectively. All patients were divided into two groups: neuronavigator-guided microsurgery group (neuronavigation group,46 cases) and non-neuronavigator-guided microsurgery group (non-neuronavigation group,53 cases). The neuronavigation group received neuronavigation assisted microsurgery, while the non-neuronavigation group received general microsurgery. MRI examination, Karnofsky performance scale (KPS) score and symptomatic improvement rate were used to analyze the extent of resection and postoperative function. Results The total resection rate of neuronavigation group was 91.3% (42/46). Comparing with 73.6% (39/53) total resection rate in non-neuronavigation group,the difference of total resection rate was statistically significant (Z=-2.343,P＜0.05). The postoperative symptoms improved both in neuronavigation group and non-neuronavigation group,and the KPS score at discharge were higher than that before operation (P＜0.05). No aggravation of symptoms and signs or new complications occurred in all patients except one case of postoperative muscle strength decline in non-neuronavigation group after the surgery. According to tumor size,the total resection rate of neuronavigation group and non-neuronavigation group among patients whose maximum size of tumor≥3cm were 89.5%(34/38) and 72.5%(37/51) respectively. The difference of total resection rate was statistically significant between these two groups (Z=-2.040,P＜0.05). Conclusion Neuronavigation assisted microsurgical resection of gliomas in brain eloquent areas can improve the rate of total resection and postoperative quality of life without increase in postoperative complications.