Objective:To study the expression and clinical significance of MRP and LRP in carcinoma of large intestine.Methods:Immunohistochemistry is used to examine the MRP and LRP expression in 60 cases of large intestine carcinoma and 10 cases of normal large intestine tissues.Results:The positive expression rates of MRP and LRP in the 60 cases of large intestine carcinoma are 68.3% and 70% respectively and are all significantly higher than those in normal large intestine tissues ( P 0.05).Conclusion:MRP and LRP are both highly expressed in large intestine carcinoma and play an important role in the primary multidrug resistence(MDR) of large intestine carcinoma.

Objective:To investigate the clinical and pathologic morphological features,immunohistochemical speciality of the gastrointestinal stromal tumors(GISTs) and their histogenesis,treatment and prognosis as well.Methods:The morphologic characteristics of GISTs were studied in 51 cases using light microscopy.The expression of c-kit(CDll7),CD34,vimentin,actin,S-100 were detected in all the cases with SP immunohistochemistry staining.Results:Among 51 cases of GISTs,40 were spindle cell type,4 epithelioid cell type and 17 mixturetype.Almost all of the stromal tumors were strongly positive for vimentin(99%),48 out of 51 tumors positive for CD117 (c-kit)(95.0 %) and 41 positive for CD34(78.5%).Some cases also expressed actin,S-100.Conclusion:GISTs are the most frequent mesenchymal tumor seen in the gastrointestinal tract.Under light microscope,the morphology of stromal tumors looks sometimes like that of a leiomyoma and Schwannoma.Application of immunohistochemical markers (particularly CD117 and CD34)is considered necessary for the differential diagnosis.GISTs may originate from the pluripotential stem cell of the interstium.

Objective To explore the feasibility of laparoscopy-assisted total mesorectal excision(TME) for anterior resection of rectal cancer.Methods The clinical records of 42 patients with rectal cancer who underwentlaparoscopic TME from April 2006 to July 2008 were analyzed retrospectively.Results All the laparoscopic TME with anal sphincter preservation operations were successful;no case was converted to open procedure.The distal end of rectum was anastomosed by a reusable linear stapler.The average operative time was 195 min(170-230 min) and the operative blood loss 15 mL(10-30 mL).The time for bowel functionrecovery was 32 hours.One patient had postoperative dysuria,and one had intraoperative subcutaneousemphysema.No anastomotic leakage or infection of incisional wound occurred.Conclusions Laparoscopy-assisted anterior resection for rectal cancer is safe and feasible.

GRP78,as endoplasmic reticulum resident chaperone,is highly induced by a variety of tumor microenvironmental stresses,such as hypoxia and glucose deprivation.GRP78 is implicated in tumor cell proliferation,apoptosis,invasion,metastasis and angiogenesis.Recent evidence indicates that GRP78 levels is correlated with pathological grade,stage and prognosis for the majority of solid tumors.In addition,GRP78 plays an important role in drug tolerance and knockdown of GRP78 has been shown to sensitize malignant cells.GRP78 could not only be a good biomarker to predict cancer progression and chemo-responsiveness,but also an appealing target for the development of a more selective chemotherapy.

Hepatitis C virus (HCV), one of the major pathogens of viral hepatitis, causes significant hazards in humans. Interferon treatment in combination with ribavirin is used as the first line clinical treatment for HCV infection. However, good response to this treatment has only been observed in few patients and repeated recurrence has also been reported frequently. Therefore, new antiviral agents and therapies are in urgent demand. Here, we report a newly constructed Escherichia coli RNase P based M1GS ribozyme that can specifically and efficiently target the core gene of HCV. The guide sequence (GS) of this M1IGS was designed according to the sequence of the core coding region of HCV genome. The GS was then covalently linked to the 3' terminus of M1 RNA, the catalytic subunit of RNase P from Escherichia coli. The specification of this sequence-specific ribozyme, M1GS, was then examined using an in vitro cleavage assay. The cytotoxicity and its activity in inhibition of HCV gene expression and viral proliferation were further studied in vivo. Our results show that the reconstructed M1GS ribozyme displayed obvious catalytic activity in cleaving target mRNAs fragment in vitro. Notable reduction in the expression of HCV core protein and a 1 000-fold reduction in viral growth were also observed in cultured HCV infected Huh7.5.1 cells expressing the functional M1GS ribozyme. This study demonstrated a direct evidence for the antiviral activity of the customized M1GS-HCV/C141 ribozyme, and thus provided a promising new strategy for clinical treatment of HCV infection.
Antiviral Agents ; pharmacology ; Escherichia coli ; genetics ; Genetic Engineering ; Hepacivirus ; genetics ; physiology ; RNA, Catalytic ; genetics ; pharmacology ; RNA, Guide ; genetics ; Ribonuclease P ; genetics ; Viral Core Proteins ; genetics

Objective To investigate the inhibition effect in vitro of mucin gene MUC2 antisense oligodeoxynucleotide (ASODN) on its gene expression and proteolytic enzyme on gastric cancer cell line. Methods Phosphorothioated MUC2 ASODN were synthesized and transfected to SGC7901 cells mediated by lipofectin. MUC2 mRNA and MUC2 protein expressed on SGC7901 cells was detected by RT-PCR and immunohistochemical method. The inhibitory effects of ASODN on proteolytic enzyme, such as cathepsin D, MMP-2 and MMP-9 protein were detected by immunohistochemical staining. The cell cycle and apoptosis were determined by flow cytometry (FCM). Results The inhibition effects peaked at 48th hour after transfection, and the inhibition rate reached 55% when the concentration of ASODN was 0.5 ?mol/L. The number of the cells treated with MUC2 ASODN was decreased as compared to the control cells. MUC2 ASODN transfection could inhibit the transition period of S phase to G2/M phase, and G2/M did not change much. The apoptosis rate was about 4.38%. As compared with blank control group, MUC2 ASODN could significantly inhibit MUC2 mRNA expression of SGC7901 cells. ASODN could downregulate the expression levels of MUC2 protein, MMP-2 and cathepsin D protein. Conclusion MUC2 ASODN transfection could specifically inhibit SGC7901 cells by downregulating the expression levels of proteolytic enzyme.

Objective To analyze the CT and clinical features of acute pancreatitis(AP) patients with perirenal space(PRS) invasion.Methods CT images and renal function tests(serum urea,creatine) changes of 64 AP patients were retrospectively studied. PRS invasion by inflammation on CT scan and the relation between PRS invasion and renal function changes were analyzed. Results 81% patients had PRS invasion in which 52% were grade B, 25% were grade C. CT features of the PRS invasion varied from mild inflammatory changes to fluid collection or phlegmonous.The PRS invasion was detected in 35 of 52 patients with mild pancreatitis and all severe pancreatitis. Renal function abnormity was 47%, only 3% patients had abnormal renal function in patients without PRS invasion compared to 44% patients with PRS invasion. PRS invasion in patients with abnormal renal function attenuated on CT scan after the pancreatitis was controlled. Conclusions The CT clearly reveals the features of PRS in acute pancreatitis patients. The attenuation of PRS invasion in acute pancreatitis patients on CT parallels renal function recover.

[ABSTRACT]OBJECTIVEThe purpose of the study is to put forward some ideas and suggestions for the future research of allergic rhinitis.METHODSThe experimental animal species, strains, methods of replicating animal model and the judging standard of allergic rhinitis in China from January 1998 to December 2014 were reviewed and analyzed.RESULTSThe experimental animal species, strains, methods of replicating animal model and the judging standard of allergic rhinitis used in 137 articles were different.CONCLUSIONOnly standardized and unified experimental animal model can ensure the implementation of scientific research successfully and the reliability of the experimental results.

Objective To explore the application value of tissue dispersion quantitative analysis in rat liver fibrosis stages and provide a reference for clinical non-invasive diagnosis of liver fibrosis.Methods Seventy-two male Wistar rats were randomly divided into experimental group (n =64) and control group (n =8).The experimental groups of rats were gavaged with the volume fraction of 60％ CCl4 olive oil solution to form different stages of liver fibrosis,the control group did wvith normal saline,All the rat underwent tissue dispersion quantitative analysis to obtain 12 elastic parameters,the differences in above parameters were compared among rats with different liver fibrosis stages,then the correlation with pathological stages were analyzed.Results Except for COMP,ASM,CORR,there were significant differences in all parameters among rats of different liver fibrosis (P ＜0.05),which were correlated with pathological stages(P ＜0.05).Among these parameters,％ AREA had the highest correlation coefficient (r =0.891,P =0.001).The ROC curve was made by ％AREA to estimate the fibrosis stage.the area under ROC curve for ％ AREA was 0.914 (≥ the control group + S0),0.963 (≥early liver fibrosis S1 + S2),0.969 (≥middle liver fibrosis S3),0.948 (early cirrhosis S4),respectively.Conclusions The technique of tissue dispersion quantitative analysis has a good evaluation value for liver fibrosis stages,it is able to provide a preliminary reference for clinical non-invasive diagnosis of liver fibrosis.

Objective To study the pre-existing intimal hyperplasia and the expression of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) and vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 (VCAM-1) in great saphenous vein(GSV) among the patients with diabetes mellitus undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting(CABG).Methods Segments of GSV were collected from 20 patients with diabetes mellitus and 22 patients without diabetes mellitus undergoing CABG.Morphometric analysis was performed after hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining and Masson staining by microscopic computer analysis.Immunohistochemistry staining was used to examine the expression of NF-κB and VCAM-1 in intima.Results Pre-existing intimal hyperplasia was more common and server in GSV of the patients with diabetes mellitus.The expression of NF-κB and VCAM-1 were significantly higher in intima of GSV in patients with diabetes mellitus than patients without diabetes mellitus.The expression of VCAM-1 was positively related to NFκB in intima of GSV.Conclusion The pre-existing intimal hyperplasia and the expression of NF-κB and VCAM-1 were more common and server in GSV of the patients with diabetes mellitus than patients without diabetes mellitus.This can partially explain the poor prognosis of patients with diabetes mellitus after CABG.