Objective To investigate the water source contamination in Jiangsu Province. Methods Using blowing and arresting device and GC-MS, 90 water samples collected from 15 city drinking water sources in Jiangsu Province were analyzed. Results The main detected compounds were 1, 2-dichloroethane, chloroform, benzene, trichloroethene, toluene, tetrachloroethene, chlorobenzene, m-xylene, p-xylene, o-xylene, 1, 4-dichlorobenzene, 1, 2-dichlorobenzene, 1, 2, 4-trichlorobenzene and hexachlorobutadiene, while 1, 1-dichloroethene, trans-1, 2-dichloroethene, cis-1, 2-dichloroethene, 1, 1, 1-trichloroethane, carbon tetrachloride, bromodichloromethane, dibromochloromethane, bromoform, isopropylbenzene, 1, 2, 3-trichlorobenzene and styrene were not found. The highest concentration of 1, 2-dichloroethane was 27.79 ?g/L, which was close to the limit of surface water. It should be noticed that the detected concentrations of chlorobenzene in water source of district 3 and water source of district 4 were a little higher. Compared with the others, in water source of district 1, water source of district 9 and water source district of 14 a higher concentration of toluene and xylene were detected and the concentration of benzene in water source of district 1, water source of district 2, water source of district 3 and water source district 4 was higher. Only in water source of district 13, none of 25 volatile organic compounds was detected. Conclusion Some drinking water sources have been contaminated by volatile organic compounds in Jiangsu Province.

BACKGROUND:Silk fibroin, chitosan, and nano hydroxyapatite are natural materials, and they al have good biological activity and physical or chemical properties. As tissue engineering materials, they have been already widely used in clinic or research work, but there are some defects in the application of these three kinds of materials. OBJECTIVE:To discuss the preparation and characteristics of silk fibroin/chitosan/nano hydroxyapatite complicated scaffolds which could be used in bone tissue engineering. METHODS:Silk fibroin, chitosan, and nano hydroxyapatite were separately prepared into 2%solution, and then mixed at the ratio of 1:1:0.5, 1:1:1, 1:1:1.5 respectively. The three-dimensional complicated scaffolds were prepared by those mixed liquids through repeated freeze drying and chemical crosslinking technology. Scanning electron microscope was used to detect the pore size of the scaffolds. Porosity, water absorption rate, and hot-water loss rate were determined. Mechanical tester was used to measure the tensile and compressive modulus of dried three-dimensional scaffolds. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The silk fibroin/chitosan/nano hydroxyapatite complicated scaffold in the dry state had no special smel , appeared to be a stabilized solid cylinder, and exhibited clear resiliency and flexibility with a touch. With the increased content of nano hydroxyapatite, the porosity, water absorption rate and average pore size of the scaffolds appeared to be decreased, while the hot-water loss rate and compressive strength were increased. The scaffold prepared at 1:1:1 was better for bone tissue engineering, and the average pore size, water absorption rate and hot-water loss rate were 85.67 μm, (135.65±4.56)%and (22.84±1.06)%, respectively, closer to the needs of the bone tissue engineering. Uniform pores were found within the scaffold at 1:1:1, showing the network structure, developed transport among pores, and the network structure was approximately 10μm.

A method based on HPLC-ICP-MS was established to separate the reaction products of ( ethylenediamine) palladium(Ⅱ) chloride([Pd ( en ) Cl2])and 5’-deoxyguanylic acid ( 5’-dGMP). Two reaction products were detected at pH 8. 0 with 25 mmol/L phosphate buffer solution as chromatography eluent. One was the main product with HPLC retention time of 2. 8 min, the other product’s retention time was 3.2 min. According to ESI-MS(MS/MS) study, m/z=510, 511, 512, 514, 516[M+1]+ parent ions ( abundances same to palladium isotopes) were detected. Further analysis showed that the main product was[Pd( en) ( N1-5’-dGMP) ]. However the other product was hardly to be detected by ESI-MS. By using HPLC-DAD and HPLC-ICP-MS, we found that the two reaction products had the same UV absorption spectra and palladium percentage content. Combined with other groups’research, the other reaction product was deduced as dimmer, trimer or tetramer form of[Pd( en) ( N1-5’-dGMP) ]. Further study revealed that[Pd( en) ( N1-5’-dGMP) ] was easily formed in acid solution while its polymer form was generated in alkaline solution. At pH 6. 0, [Pd(en)(N1-5’-dGMP)] was formed within 12 hours with good stability. Research also revealed that the total amount of two reaction products declined as reaction pH climbed.

Aquaporin 1 (AQP1) is a specific protein that transports water molecules through the cell membrane. AQP1 mainly ex-presses in the choroid plexus epithelial cells of the central nervous system and participates in the formation of cerebrospinal fluid. In gli-omas, AQP1 expresses in neoplastic astrocytes and vascular endothelial cells. AQP1 expression is increased in parallel with histological grade in gliomas. AQP1 expression in gliosarcoma cell line is induced by dexamethasone, platelet-derived growth factor, sodium chlo-ride, hypoxia, D-glucose, and fructose. AQP1 mRNA expression is upregulated with increasing dosage. Through the expression of AQP1 in gliomas and the existing research on its function, we suggest that AQP1 may participate in tumor angiogenesis and tumor-relat-ed edema. AQP1 is closely associated with glioma cell migration. The function of AQP1 and its mechanism has been elucidated. Thus, this protein can be used as a new therapeutic target to inhibit the metastasis and recurrence of gliomas.

Objective To investigate the curative effect of benidipine hydrochloride on patients with coronary slow flow angina pectoris(CSFA).Methods Sixty cases patients with CSFA were randomly divided into two groups of 30 patients each.In the control group patients were received aspirin(100 mg,1 times/d) and atorvastatin(20 mg,1 times/d) as basic treatment;in the treatment group patients were received basic treatment plus benidipine hydrochloride(4 mg,1 times/d).Follow up for 6 mouths,the effectiveness rate of treatment(relief of angina and electrocardiogram of myocardial ischemia),the correction of thrombolysis in myocardial infarction(TIMI) frame count(CTFC) before and after the different intervention,and the incidence of adverse cardiovascular events were compared between the treatment group and the control group.Results The effectiveness rate of treatment in the treatment group(86.7%,26/30) was significantly higher than that in the control group(63.3%(19/30);χ2=4.356,P=0.037).There were significant reductions of CTFC in both groups after the different intervention(treatment group:(28.43±3.95) frames vs.(18.40±3.73) frames,t=10.254,P=0.000;control group:(27.87±4.14) frames vs.(21.87±4.17) frames,t=5.580,P=0.000).There was more significant reductions of CTFC in the treatment group as compared to the control group(t=2.138,P=0.037).The incidence of adverse cardiovascular events in the treatment group(10.0%(3/30)) was significantly lower than that in the control group(33.3%(10/30),P=0.028).Conclusion Benidipine hydrochloride is effective in the treatment of CSFA.

Aim To express and purify a new sub-type of interferon α , α 1c in E.coli. Methods To establish a brief protocol for expression and purification of IFN-α 1c. In vitro assay for the IFN activity is required for the measurement of antiviral, antiproliferative and immunoregulatory properties. Results Expression of IFN-α 1c was verified by its reactivity to IFN-α 1-specific neutralizing antibodies by ELISA. Western blot also detected a band with relative molecular mass(Mr) of 19 000. IFN-α 1c possessed antiviral biological activity(3.2× 107) higher than IFN-α 1b(1.0× 107～ 1.8× 107) did on VSV challenged WISH cells. IFN-α 1c also inhibited growth rate of A549 comparable to IFN-α 1b. IFN-α 1c as an immunologic effector also augmented the cytotoxic activity of NK cells. Conclusion These results demonstrate that IFN-α 1c can be successfully expressed in E.coli. This interferon with high bioactivity may be a good candidate for clinical use.

Objective:To explore the expression of aquaporin1 (AQP1) in human glioma tissues and its relationship with the clini-copathological parameters and prognosis of this tumor. This study also observed the function of AQP1 in the proliferation and invasion of LN229 glioblastoma cells. Methods:The expression of AQP1 in 135 cases of glioma was detected by immunohistochemical meth-od, and the correlation between AQP1 and pathological features of glioma was analyzed. The relationship of AQP1 with survival was al-so investigated using 103 specimens with complete clinical data. AQP1 was successfully transfected into LN229 cells with lentiviral vector, and the expression of AQP1 protein was tested by Western blot. Cell proliferation was detected by using methyl thiazolyl tetrazo-lium assay, whereas cell invasion was determined by Transwell assay. Results:The expression of AQP1 was positively correlated with pathological grading. High AQP1 expression was associated with poor prognosis (P<0.05). Moreover, the overexpression of AQP1 can significantly increase the proliferation and invasion of LN229 cells (P<0.05). Conclusion:AQP1 is closely associated with the progres-sion of glioma. Upregulation of the AQP1 expression promoted the proliferation and metastasis of glioma cells. These findings indicat-ed that AQP1 can function as a therapeutic target for glioma in future research.

BACKGROUND:Poly lactic acid as an excellent delivery has good biocompatibility.
OBJECTIVE:To prepare recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2)/poly lactic acid (PLA) sustained release microspheres, and to study its physical and chemical properties.
METHODS:The rhBMP-2/PLA sustained release microspheres were prepared using w/o/w solvent evaporation method. Scanning electron microscopy, laser particle size, zeta potential, and swel ing properties were detected. ELISA kit was utilized for measurement of encapsulation efficiency, drug-loading rate and in vitro drug release rate.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Under the scanning electron microscope, rhBMP-2/PLA sustained release microspheres were approximately circle with excellent dispersion. The uniform spheres were visible with a mean particle size of 839.6 nm. The zeta potential were (-32.93±3.74) mV. The swel ing coefficient was 1.157±0.059. The drug-loading rate and encapsulation efficiency of rhBMP-2/PLA sustained release microspheres were (88.943±2.878)%and (0.026±0.001)%respectively. The drug release rate at 1 day was about 10.199%, then the drug release was relatively constant, and til 19 days, the cumulative drug release rate was 54.643%. These findings indicate that the constructed rhBMP-2/PLA sustained release microspheres meet the requirement of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia (10th edition) that the encapsulation efficiency is not less than 80%and the microspheres have a good slow-release function in vitro.

Objective To determine whether nitric oxide may result in different effects on cardiac function at the different time points during the course of myocardial ischhemia and reperfusien of rats in viwo, and if so, to investigate the mechanisms involved.Methods Male adult rats were subjected to 30 minutes of myocardial ischemia followed by 5 hours of reperfusien. L-arginine was administrated at a bolus at both 10 minutes before and 50 minutes after reperfusion in early treatment group. The L-arginine was administrated at a bolus at both 3 and 4 hours after reperfusion in late treatment group. The following variables were measured: cardiac hemodynamic parameters, myocardial easpase 3 activity, iNOS and total NO content. Results Compared with vehicle group, administration of L-arginine at early reperfusion markedly reduced myocardial caspase 3 activity, and improved cardiac function. In strict contrast, administration of L-arginine at late reperfusion resulted in a significant increase in myocardial NOx content, myocardial apoptosis, and depressed the cadiac function. Conclusion Timely administration of L-arginine might inhibit apoptosis while late administration of L-arginine might enhance apoptosis.

A method for the simultaneous determination of 34 pesticides in sunflower oil, soybean oil and corn oil was developed. The samples were extracted and purified by a modified QuEChERS method, and then the supernatant was analyzed by on-line gel permeation chromatography-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry ( GPC-GC-MS ) . The linear range was from 0 . 01 to 0 . 2 mg/L with a good correlation coefficients ( r≥0. 9913). The average recoveries of 31 pesticides (except p,p′-DDE, p,p′-DDD, p,p′-DDT. For detail, please reference to section 3 . 6 ) ranged from 70 . 3% to 115 . 4%, 69 . 5% to 112 . 6% and 70 . 2% to 116 . 1%spiked at 0. 05 μg/g and 0. 1 μg/g with the relative standard deviations (RSDs, n=6) less than 13. 3%, 13. 5% and 12. 1% in sunflower oil, soybean oil and corn oil samples, respectively. The LODs of this method ranged from 0. 0692 to 2. 28, 0. 0559 to 2. 01 and 0. 0584 to 2. 14μg/kg (S/N=3) in sunflower oil, soybean oil and corn oil samples respectively. The convenient operation and versatility of this method are suitable for the fast screening and detection of 34 pesticide residues in sunflower oil, soybean oil and corn oil.