Objective To detect the induction of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and nitric oxide (NO) production in immunostimulated retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells to seek for the supplying of the arginine, a substrate for NOS; as well as the effects of produced NO on the tight junction of RPE-J cells. Methods Rat′s RPE-J cells were treated with interferon-?(INF-?), tumor necrosis factor-?(TNF-?) and lipopolysaccharide (LPS), and Northern and Western blotting were applied to analyze the expression of the citrulline-NO cycle enzymes and related enzymes and the effect of dexamethasone and cyclic adenosine monophosphate (camp) on the expression of iNOS. Immunocytochemistry reaction and Western blotting were used to evaluate the effect of produced NO on the tight junctions of RPE-J cells. Results iNOS and argininosuccinate synthetase (AS) were highly induced at both mRNA and protection levels in immunostimulated RPE cells while arginiosuccinate lyase (AL) was not induced. NO was produced by cells after stimulation with TNF?, IFN? and LPS. The induction of iNOS mRNA and the production of NO by these immunostimulated cells was further enhanced by cAMP. NO was produced from citrulline as well as from arginine. And the produced NO impaired the tight junction of RPE-J cells, decreased the production of tight junction related protein ZO-1. Conclusion In activated RPE-J cells, citrulline-arginine recycling is important for NO production, and the produced NO weakened the function of tight junction of RPE-J cells.

OBJECTIVE:To investigate the quality of Isatis indigotica of different growing periods.METHODS:The property and the microscopic characteristics of Isatis indigotica of 1 or 2 growing years were identified and the contents of adenosine,indigo and indirubin were determined by HPLC. RESULTS:Isatis indigotca of 1 growing year showed wide liber and sparsely arranged parenchyma cells while Isatis indigotca of 2 growing years showed narrow liber and tightly arranged parenchyma cells. Without timely open-air drying or proper storage after harvesting,the Isatis indigotca was likely to experience color change of darkening in cross-section,increase of the content of the indigo,and decrease of the contents of adenosine and indirubin. The Isatis indigotica of too short growing period or two growing years were low in contents of adenosine,indigo and indirubin. CONCLUSION:The planting of Isatis indigotica should be standardized and which should be given a quality control to avoid the great quality difference arose from differences of habitat,planting and harvesting,initial processing and storing method,etc.

Purpose:To study the clinical significance and hematologic features of CD56 + Acute Myeloid Leukemia(AML). Methods:The expression of differentiation antigens on the acute myeloid leukemia cells were detected by flow cytometry(FCM);the Epstein-Barr Virus(EBV) mRNA in CD56 + AML leukemic cells by Rt-PCR assay;the ultrastructure of the CD56 + AML leukemia cells were showed by electron microscope and immuno-electron-microscope. The hematologic features and clinical characteristics at the first visit retrospectively analysed as well as the effect of chemotherapy.Results:CD56 expression rate in AML was 30.62%(79/258).EBV-mRNA were negative in all CD56 + AML cells detected.The ultrastructural characteristics showed 1-2 masses floccose objects in nucleus of CD56 + AML leukemic cells,CD56 expression had no correlation with age,sex,WBC,Hb,BPC,Leukemic cell count in BM,CR rate and CR duration(P value is 0.128,0.877,0.181,0.866,0.629,0.407,0.998 and 0.096,respectively),but there was correlation with higher extramedullary involvement(77.78% v 61.11%,P=0.019)?higher expression of CD34 (66.67% v 46.48%,P=0.03),higher expression of P170(51.79% v 34.94%,P=0.048) and shorter survival(Median,11.5 months v 18 months,P=0.0478). Conclusions:AML was a specific subtype of AML,with a poor prognosis.It may be useful to have more detailed classification with appropriate therapy for this subtype.

Objective To investigate the role of Gly82Ser polymorphism of receptor for advanced glycation end-products (RAGE) in the genesis and progression of colon cancer in Chinese population.Methods Using the method of PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP),the Gly82Ser genotype of RAGE were examined in 90 colon cancer patients and 78 control subjects age and sex matched.Analyses stratified by TNM and tumor differentiation were conducted to check the associations of the Gly82Ser gene polymorphisms in RAGE and development of colon cancer.Results The genotype distribution was in agreement with that predicted under Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium for both patients and controls (both P ＞ 0.05).With the GG genotype as reference,the odds ratio (OR) for heterozygous GG and carriers with S allele (GS and SS) were 2.037 (95％ CI:1.207-3.438) and 2.022 (95％ CI:1.275-3.208),respectively,which had a significantly higher risk of colon cancer.Moreover,the elevated colon cancer risk was especially evident in patients with TNM (Ⅲ + Ⅳ) and/or patients with poor differentiation by stratification analysis (OR,3.575,95％ CI:1.495-8.550 and OR,3.580,95％ CI:1.390-9.217,respectively).Conclusions The RAGE Gly82Ser polymorphism may confer not only an increased risk of colon cancer but also with invasion of colon cancer in the Chinese population.

Silent information regulator 1 (SIRT1) is a kind of histone deacetylase which dependents on nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide.It is involved in the occurrence and development of tumors.Data show that SIRT1 is highly expressed in many tumors,such as gastric cancer,breast cancer,prostate cancer and so on.On the other hand,the expression of SIRT1 is lower in many other types of tumors,including glioblastomas,bladder cancer,ovarian cancer and so on.Therefore,the role of SIRT1 in tumor formation process is still uncertain and controversial.

Objective To study the effect of the custom of long term chewing lime tobacco on human tooth enamel electron spin resonance (ESR) dosimetry. Methods A total of 20 enamel samples from lingual parts of adults teeth collected in Bombay, India were obtained by mechanical method. Some enamel samples from Japanese adults were extracted and 10 mixed samples were prepared. Enamel samples were exposed to different doses of 60Co γ-rays several times, and ESR spectra were measured after exposure. Results ESR background signals of 9 Bombay samples were found 1.5-3.3 times higher than those of Japanese mixed samples. The γ-ray dose responses of dosimetric signal with higher background level were a little lower, and the average sensitivity was (0.42 ± 0.03 )mGy, which was close to that of Japanese mixed samples. Conclusions The average level of background signals of Bombay samples was much higher than that of other non-chewing tobacco area, which was possibly caused by tobacco lime, the main component in chewing tobacco productions, and it would help to explore its special influences on ESR, and improve dose reconstruction in accuracy.

OBJECTIVE:To establish a method for the detection of volatile constituents from the leaves and fruits of Piper ni-grum. METHODS:HS-SPME-GC-MS was used. The chromatographic conditions:column was HP-5 MS quartz elastic capillaries, carrier gas was high purity helium(99.999%),flow rate was 1.0 mL/min,the inlet temperature was 250 ℃,initial temperature of column was 50 ℃(temperature programmed),split injection with split ratio of 10:1. MS conditions:ionization mode was electron impact ion source,ionization energy was 80 eV,ion source temperature was 230 ℃,quadrupole temperature was 150 ℃,trans-mission line temperature was 280 ℃,electron multiplier voltage was 1588 V,mass scanning range was m/z 30-400. The spectra were retrieved using RTLPEST3. L and NIST08. L,and the relative contents of the volatile constituents were determined by area normalization method. RESULTS:There were 28 volatile constituents in the leaves and 15 in the fruits,respectively accounting for 67.13% and 36.85%. The major volatile constituents of leaves were β-caryophyllene (15.72%),limonene (9.39%),3-carene (9.32%),β-pinene(6.80%),α-terpine(4.98%),etc.,the main volatile constituents of fruits were 1,7,7-trimethyl-2-vinylbicyclo [2.2.1]hept-2-ene(10.45%),espatulenol(8.28%),caryophyllene oxide(4.81%),etc. 5 constituents were owned in both. CON-CLUSIONS:The study basically clears the main volatile constituents from the leaves and fruits of P. nigrum,and verifies existing obvious differences.

Objective To observe the anesthesia related effect of dexmedetomidine conscious sedation on Laryngeal mask airway general anesthesia in Parkinson patients with deep brain electric stimulus implantation.Methods Forty patients (72 males, 8 females, aged 18-75 years, ASA physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ) of Parkinson disease with selective operated bilateral subthalamic nucleus deep brain electric stimulus implantation were selected and randomly divided into dexmedetomidine group (group D) and contrast group (group C), 20 cases in each group.The operation divided into two stages: in the first stage, the electrode was put under the local anesthesia, CT examination proof of electrode placement satisfaction was the end of the first stage.The second stage needed to bury the pulse generator under of the chest skin under general anesthesia.For group D, dexmedetomidine 0.5 μg/kg was pumped venously within 15 min after entering the operating room, the speed of 0.1-0.3 μg·kg-1·h-1 was kept subsequently until the end of the first period.For group C, the same dosage of normal saline was pumped.The times of micro-electrode interference, tremor relief were recorded.Ramsay scores of two groups of patients were recorded at the entry of operating room (T0), partial infiltration anesthesia (T1), unilateral electrode implantation (T2), contralateral electrode implantation (T3), the end of the first period (T4);the time needed to vanish consciousness, implant laryngeal mask airway, recover the spontaneous breathing and extubation were recorded;the propofol, remifentanil dosage from the beginning of general anesthesia induction to the end of the surgery were recorded.Results The micro-electrode was intervened and tremble was relieved in both two groups.Compared with group C, the ramsay scores of T1-T4 were obviously increased in group D (P<0.05), the time needed to vanish consciousness, implant laryngeal mask airway, recover the autonomous respiration, extubation were significantly shortened in group D (P<0.05), the dosage of propofol, remifentanil from the beginning of the general anesthesia starts to the end of the surgery were significantly reduced in group D (P<0.05).Conclusion Dexmedetomidine provided the excellent sedation to the first period of Parkinson patients with deep brain electric stimulus implantation;it can shorten the time of the anesthesia induction and awakening time, as well as decreases propofol and remifentanil dosage.

Objective To observe the effects of chemical compounds exposure and hyperthermal environment to pregnant rats on the hippocampus neuronal morphology and neurobehavioral development of their offsprings. MethodsPregnant rats were divided into 4 groups randomly: the control group; chemical compounds exposure group, chemical compounds combined hyperthermal exposure group and hyperthermal group. The control group was living in normal condition; the chemical compounds exposure group in a cabin with benzene (20.26?0.80) mg/m3, toluene (39.66?4.23) mg/m3, dimethylbenzene (42.40?2.85) mg/m3, and formaldehyde (23.13?1.30) mg/m3; the hyperthermal group was kept in an atmosphere of 38.5 ℃; and the combined group was exposed to the chemical compounds and high temperature at the same time. All animals were treated respectively 2 h per day for 10 d since their pregnancy. Their offspring were lived in normal condition. The development of brain and changes of hippocampus neuronal morphology were observed just or 1 month after born. The primary reflex activity of new-born rats was also examined. ResultsThere was no abnormality in the brain of new born rats from 4 groups. In the chemical compounds exposure and the combined exposure groups, the number of degeneration and necrosis neurons in CA1 region of hippocampus were significantly more than those in control and hyperthermal groups (P

AIM: To observe the effects of valproic acid(VPA) and HA14-1 on Bcl-2 overexpressed leukemia cells in vitro and in vivo.METHODS:(1) Cells were divided into control group,HA14-1 group,VPA group and HA14-1+VPA group.The apoptotic rate,the mean fluorescent index(MFI) of Bcl-2,the levels of caspase 3,8 and 9 were detected with FCM.(2) 24 h after transplantation with BALL-1,the NOD/SCID mice were divided into 4 groups as(1),then the survival time was compared.The expression of CD19 in the peripheral blood cells,bone marrows,livers,spleens and lungs of each group was detected.RESULTS:(1) The apoptotic rate in HA14-1+VPA group was(76.5?6.9)%,this was significantly elevated compared to the data in other groups(P