ays revealed that the-(167-111)bp region Was the minimal promoter of the human IRF3 gene.These results suggested that transcriptional factors such ag E2F might be involved in the transcriptional regulation of IRF3 gene.

Objective: To investigate the effect of dimethyl dicarboxylate biphenyl ( DDB) on the proliferation, apoptosis and PPARγ expression of hepatic stellate cells. Methods: HSC-T6 cells were cultured in 96-well plates and 6-well plates, and after the 24-hour drug treatment, the influence of DDB on the proliferation and apoptosis of HSC-T6 were detected respectively by CCK-8 kit and flow cytometry. Quantitative real-time-PCR ( Q-PCR) and Western blotting were adopted to determine the effect of DDB on the PPARγmRNA level and the protein expression in HSC-T6 cells. Results:DDB obviously inhibited the proliferation of HSC-T6 (P<0. 05) and significantly promoted the apoptosis of HSC-T6 (P<0. 05) at the experimental concentration (8-64 μmol·L-1) when compared with the control group (0 μmol·L-1). The expression of PPARγ in drug-treated HSC-T6 was notably improved. Conclusion: DDB can inhibit the proliferation and promote the apoptosis of HSC-T6 cells by up-regulating the expression of PPARγ.

Objective PB840 ventilator to explore non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in the ICU of the application,efficacy and safety.Methods Application PB840 Ventilator-Non-invasive mechanical ventilation in the treatment of the seven cases of different causes of respiratory failure patients,non-invasive ventilation in the treatment of 4 h,the blood gas (PaO2,PaCO2 and pH value) analysis and analysis of clinical symptoms to improve the situation.Results Patient before and after treatment of PaO2,PaCO2 and pH compared to the value there is significant difference.Target to improve the blood after treatment significantly (P<0.05),reduce or alleviate the symptoms of sick;cyanosis improved.However,leakage is still a major disadvantage,some patients can not tolerate when there is need to immediately replace invasive mechanical ventilation.Conclusion PB840 ventilator mode non-invasive ventilation can improve the patient′s respiratory failure and clinical symptoms of blood-gas target,but most critically ill patients should be carefully applied.

Objective To investigate the imaging features of the juxta-artieular bone cyst (intraosseous ganglia). Methods The imaging findings of 54 cases histopathologically confirmed were studied retrospectively. X-ray, CT, and MRI were performed in 46 eases,30 cases, and 14 cases, respectively.Results Of the 54 cases, 27 arised from the ankle (including multiple lesions), 16 from the knee joint,7 from the hip joint, 1 from the proximate end of the humerus, ulna, trapezium bone, the first phalange in each, and 1 from the talus and the distal end of the tibia. There were 43 eases (44 lesions) in the ankle and knee joints, with 29 (65.9%) lesions located in the medial articular surface. Fifty-four eases had thinning sclerotic rim, showing a unilocular round osteolytic appearance in 44 cases and a muhiloculated-cystic appearance with septa in 10 cases. Discontinuous articular surface were seen in 15 cases, articular surface collapse in 1, gas density in 3 and fluid-fluid plane in 1. (1) On x-ray films, 46 cases (47 lesions) with well-defined sclerotic rim revealed round, arch or irregular lyric areas at the adjacent articular surface. The fissures were found at the adjacent articular surface in 6 lesions. No joint spaces were abnormal. (2)On CT,30 cases with sclerotic rim showed round in 19 lesions, arch in 3, and irregular in 8. The fissures were seen at the adjacent articular surface in 14 lesions. The density showed homogeneous in 27 lesions, and gas existed in 3. (3) Fourteen cases (15 lesions)showed hypointense to isointense signal on MR T1 Wl and hyperintense signal on T2WI. Fluid- fluid plane was found in 1 ease. The fissures were observed at the adjacent articular surface in 8 lesions. 7 cases showed swelling soft tissue. Conclusion The characteristic locations combined with the typical imaging features may suggest the diagnosis of jaxta-articular bone cyst.

Objective To assess prenatal heart disease screening program by ultrasound. Methods A total of 11 544 second-trimester screening scans were performed before 24 weeks′ gestation on 11 410 women between February 2004 and May 2007 in Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University. Fetal heart screening was based on four-chamber and outflow tract views( left ventricular outflow + three vessel view). The sensitivity and specificity of different views were evaluated. Follow-up data of newborns was obstained. Results (1) Among 11 544 cases, 48 cases of congenital heart disease (CHD) were diagnosed in utero. Six cases were false negative, and 2 cases were false positive. The incidence of CHD was 0.47% (54/11 544). (2) Thirty-three CHDs were detected based on the four-chamber view, including 18 ventricular septal defect (9 with conotroncal anomalies),6 anomalous atrioventricle valve, 9 disproportion of left/right ventricle. The sensitivity of the four-chamber view alone was 61.11% (33/54), and the specificity was 99. 98% ( 11 488/11 490). Fifteen CHDs were detected based on the left ventricular outflow and three vessel views, including 1 pulmonary atresia, 3 pulmonary valve stenosis, 2 transposition of the great arteries ( TGA ), 1 pulmonary stanosis with TGA, 6 tetralogy of Fallot, and 2 pulmonary stenosis. The sensitivity of the combination of the four-chamber and outflow tract views was 88. 89% (48/54), and the specificity was 99. 98% (11 488/11 490). (3)Of 48 CHDs,11 cases were eceompanied by other malformations. Eleven cases were performed amniocentesis, amony whom 5 cases were trisemy 21. Conclusion The screening program based on four-chamber and outflow tract views shows good sensitivity and excellent specificity. Our prenatal heart screening program is clinically feasible.

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OBJECTIVETo explore association genetic polymorphism of XPD with chromosomal damage in workers exposed to radiation.

METHODS182 workers exposed to radiation for at least one year with chromosomal damage were selected as cases based on a general health examination for all workers exposed to radiation in Tangshan city. The control group without chromosomal damage was matched to case by age (within 5 years), sex, work unit, type of exposed to radiation, cumulate serve length (within 1 year) according to 1:1. The micro whole blood cultivation was used for the chromosome analysis. The chromosome aberration type and rate were observed and counted. The polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) was used to examine the genotype of three XPD loci (751, 312 and 156).

RESULTSThe frequency of XPD 751 AA in cases was higher than that in controls (P < 0.05). The frequency of 751 allele in case group was statistically higher than that in the control groups (P < 0.05). No statistical difference was found in the frequencies of XPD 312 genotype and allele between the case and control group (P > 0.05). 156 mutant gene type in case group was higher than that in the control groups. The frequency of 156 A allele in case group were higher than that of the control groups (P < 0.05). The frequency of genotype with both 751AA and 156CA or 751AA and 156AA was higher in cases than that of controls (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONXPD 751AA genotype is a possible risk factor for radiation-induced chromosomal damage. XPD 156 mutant gene type is a possible risk factor for radiation-induced chromosomal damage. Individuals with both XPD 751AA and 156 (CA+AA) genotypes are susceptible to radiation-induced chromosomal damage. No association of XPD 312 polymorphism with radiation-induced chromosomal damage is found.

Adult ; Case-Control Studies ; Chromosome Aberrations ; radiation effects ; Female ; Genetic Predisposition to Disease ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Occupational Exposure ; adverse effects ; Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length ; Radiation ; Xeroderma Pigmentosum Group D Protein ; genetics ; Young Adult