Objective To study the expression of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) and the tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase (TIMP) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and its relation with the prognosis of patient. Methods MMP 1,MMP 2,MMP 9 and TIMP 2 in human HCC tissue and HCC cell line were measured and quantified with immunohistochemistry, Northern blot hybridization and image analysis. Results MMP 1,MMP 2 and MMP 9 were localized in the cytoplasm of tumor cells. The 5 years survival rate were markedly higher in the cases of MMP 1 negative, MMP 9 negative, both MMP 1 and MMP 2 negative or both MMP 1 and MMP 9 negative staining than that of the positive cases ( P

To study the possible etiopathology of senile cataract,the changes in the activity of lens epithelial enzyme in senile cataract and the effects of oxidative damage on the enzymatic activity of the cultured bovine lens epithelial cells. Methods 1. The activities of succinate dehydrogenase ( SDH)、 Lactate dehydrogenase ( LDH)、 Glucose - 6 - phosphate dehydrogenase (G60D) and Adenosine triphosphatase (ATPase) collected from senile cataract and normal lens epithelial cells were observed by enzyme histochemistry methods. 2. An experimental oxidative damage model of cultured bovine lens epithelial cells in vitro was established. Then the activities of SDH、 LDH and G6PD were observed after oxidative damage and then,after VitC treatment. Results 1. The activities of SDH、 LDH、 G6PD and ATPase of senile cataract lens epithelial cells were apparently lower than those of normal transparent lens.2. After oxidative damage, the activities of SDH、 LDH and G6PD of cultured bovine lens epithelial cells dramatically decreased. Vitamin C partly raised the enzyme activities, rather than bring them to normal.Conclusion Activities of enzyme related with energetic metabolism are decreased following oxidative damage, which may be a possible cause of senile cataract.

Objective To optimize the extraction method for assaying Jinyou Tankeqing Tablets(JTT).Methods With the total flavonoids content as the index,Orthogonal Experimental Design was used to optimize the extraction condition for assaying JTT.Results The optimized ultrasonic extraction method was as follows: adding 0.2 mL?mg-1 powder to 95 % ethanol,extracting for 30 min;the optimized Sohlex extraction method was: adding 1.2 mL?mg-1 powder to 95 % ethanol,extracting for 2 h,the former method being better than the later.Conclusion The optimized extraction method for assaying JTT is adding 0.2 mL?mg-1 powder to 95 % ethanol and extracting for 30 min with ultrasonic wave.

OBJECTIVE To investigate the expression of PTEN and VEGF gene in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma and their clinical significance. METHODS The expression of PTEN and VEGF gene were examined by using immunohistochemical S-P staining method in 10 cases of normal tissues, 20 cases of para-tumor tissues and 60 cases of LSCC. RESULTS The positive rates of PTEN in normal tissues, para-tumor tissues and LSCC were 100.0 %, 95.0 %, and 70.0 % respectively (P＜0.05),and VEGF protein showed positive expression of 20.0 %,50.0 %,73.3% in normal, para-tumor and LSCC tissues with statistical significance(P＜0.05), In LSCC, the expression of PTEN and VEGF was positively correlated with TNM stage, differentiation of tumor, cervical and distant metastasis of lymph node, 3-year survive rate of patients(P＜0.05),No significant association was observed in expression of PTEN and VEGF with tumor location,patient's age and sex(P＞0.05). Spearman correlation analysis revealed that PTEN was negatively correlated with VEGF expression(?=-0.3948, P=0.0018). CONCLUSION The aberrant expression of PTEN and VEGF may play a role in occurrence, progression and metastasis of LSCC.

Epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor (EGFR-TKI) targeted treatment has been a standard therapy for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), but it is not tolerated well by all patients. In China, some studies have reported that traditional Chinese medicinal herbs (TCMHs) may increase efficacy and reduce toxicity when combined with EGFR-TKI, but outside of China few studies of this kind have been attempted.

Objective To review the clinical treatment and outcome of ultrasonographic soft markers in prenatal diagnostics. Methods This study recruited 268 pregnant women who underwent prenatal diagnostics in our hospital between Jun 2005 to Mar 2009. Fetuses were followed up postnatally. The outcome and chromosomal abnormalities of ultrasonographic soft markers were assessed. Results Of 268 cases consulted, 29 cases were missed (10.8%), 34 cases (12.7%) chose abortion, and 205 cases (76.5%) delivered. The top four most common delivered isolated markers were thickened nuchal fold, mild pyelectasis, echogenic bowel and rhizomelic limb shortening. Mild ventriculomegals had the highest aborted rate (17.2%). Six chromosomal structural abnormalities and one 21-trisome were detected in 59 fetuses who received chromosomal examination. Conclusions Ultrasonographic soft markers are risks to both fetal trisome and chromosomal structural abnormalities. Owing to extinction in most cases, consultant should be strengthed to avoid unnecessary invasive examination and abortion.

OBJECTIVE To study the methods and curative effects of reconstruction of oropharyngeal defects after resection of tonsillar cancer. METHODS Nineteen patients with tonsillar cancer underwent operation. The choice of surgical procedure was decided on the size of the lesions. The tumor was resected through the hyoid approach and mandibular swing approach. Surgical defects were repaired immediately with tongue flap, temporalis myofascial flap, pectoralis major myocutaneous flap. RESULTS The functions of respiration, chewing, deglutition, and speech were restored satisfied in all patients. Partial necrosis of the pectoralis major myocutaneous flap occurred in one patient, and mild difficulty of open mouth in 3 patients after repaired with temporalis myofascial flap. CONCLUSION Choosing what is optimum from multiple feasible surgical methods is prerequisite for better oropharyngeal function and quality of life in patients with tonsillar cancer.

Objective To analyze the regulatory of miRNA (miR)-149-5p for the expression of Aurora-B in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Methods The pathologic histology paraffin blocks of 61 patients with ESCC in Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital from January 2010 to December 2017 were collected. The immunohistochemical staining and tissue section in situ hybridization method were used to observe the expressions of Aurora-B and miR-149-5p in the tumor tissues and adjacent mucosas of the patients, and their relationship with clinicopathological parameters was analyzed. miRNA was predicted by using software TargetScan and miR walk. The relationship between Aurora-B and miR-149-5p were verified by using Western blot in ESCC TE-1 cells. Results The result of immunohistochemical staining showed that in 61 patients, 37 (61％) tumor tissues showed higher expression of Aurora-B compared with adjacent mucosas, the Aurora-B expression in 15 (26％) tumor tissues were in line with benign tissues, the Aurora-B expression in 9 (13％) tumor tissues were inferior to benign tissues. The expression of Aurora-B were not correlated with age (χ2=0.008, P=0.929), gender (χ2=0.088, P=0.767), grade of differentiation (χ2=2.632, P=0.268), but correlated with TNM staging (χ2=15.153, P<0.01) and lymph node metastasis (χ2=5.979, P=0.014). The miR-149-5p was predicted to combine with Aurora-B 3'untraslated region (UTR) by using TargetScan and miRwalk software. The result of in situ hybridization showed that the miR-149-5p showed low expression in 22 (36％) tumor tissues. The expression of miR-149-5p was correlated with Aurora-B expression (χ2 = 5.622,P= 0.018), and not correlated with age (χ2= 2.617, P= 0.106), gender (χ2= 1.529, P= 0.216), grade of differentiation (χ2 = 2.854, P= 0.240), TNM staging (χ2 = 0.870, P= 0.351) and lymph node metastasis (χ2= 0.128, P= 0.351). The Western blot results of TE-1 cells showed that the expression of Aurora-B in simultaneous over-expression of miR-149-5p and Aurora-B group was higher than that in over-expression of miR-149-5p group, and lower than that in over-expression of Aurora-B group. Conclusion The miR-149-5p can be involved in ESCC progression through regulating the expressions of Aurora-B.

OBJECTIVETo study the effects of hypoxia and hyperoxia on the expression and activity regulation of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) of the hepatic stellate cell (HSC).

METHODSThe expression of MMP-2, tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (TIMP-2) and membrane type matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MT1-MMP) in cultured rat HSC under hypoxic or hyperoxic conditions were detected with immunocytochemistry (LSAB method), the contents of MMP-2, TIMP-2 in culture supernatant with ELISA and the activity of MMP-2 in supernatant with zymography.

RESULTS(1) In the situation of hypoxia for 12 h, the expression of MMP-2 increased (hypoxia group positive indexes: 5.7 +/- 2.0; control: 3.2 +/- 1.0; P < 0.01), while TIMP-2 decreased (hypoxia group positive indexes: 2.5 +/- 0.7; control: 3.6 +/- 1.0; P < 0.05) in HSC, and the activity of MMP-2 in supernatant declined obviously (hypoxia group: 7.334 +/- 1.922; control: 17.277 +/- 7.424; P < 0.01). At the different time courses of hypoxia, the change of expression and activity of MMP-2 was most notable at 6 h. (2) In the situation of hyperoxia for 12 h, the protein contents of MMP-2, TIMP-2 in supernatant were both higher than those of the control, especially the TIMP-2 (hyperoxia group A(450): 0.050 +/- 0.014; control: 0.022 +/- 0.010; P < 0.01), and so was the activity of MMP-2 (hyperoxia group total A: 5.252 +/- 0.771; control: 4.304 +/- 1.083; P < 0.05). The expression of MT1-MMP was also increased.

CONCLUSIONSThe HSC is sensitive to the oxygen. Hypoxia accelerates the expression of MMP-2 and the effect is more marked at the early stage. Hyperoxia increases the activity of MMP-2.

Animals ; Cell Hypoxia ; physiology ; Hyperoxia ; enzymology ; Liver ; cytology ; enzymology ; Male ; Matrix Metalloproteinase 2 ; analysis ; metabolism ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-2 ; analysis

Objective To explore the effect of atorvastatin on the proliferation and apoptosis of K562 cells andto investigate its mechanisms.Methods The cells were treated by different concentrations of atorvastatin.The CCK-8 assay was employed to detect the cell proliferation.The cell apoptosis was detected by AnnexinV-FITC/PI dual staining;the flow cytometry was used to detect the cellular cycle;the activities of caspase-3,-8,-9 were detected by the colorimetric method;qRT-PCR was employed to measure the mRNA expression levels of Bcl-2 and PDCD5 in K562 cells.Results Atorvastatin could inhibit the proliferation of K562 cells in a time-and dose-dependent manner(P＜0.05);and induced the apoptosis of K562 cells,the percentage of G0/G1 phase cells was increased after atorvastatin treating k562 cells(P＜0.01),while the percentage of S phase cells was decreased(P＜0.01),moreover which showing the concentration dependence(P＜0.01);atorvastatin activated the caspase-3,-8,-9 (P＜0.01);down-regulated Bcl-2 mRNA expression and up-regulated PDCD5 mRNA expressionin a concentration dependence(P＜0.01).Conclusion Atorvastatin can inhibit the proliferation and induce apoptosis in K562 cells.