Objective To investigate the effects of methylmercury on outward potassium currents in isolated outer hair cells of guinea pig cochlea.Methods The whole-cell patch clamp technique was used.Calcium sensitive outword potassium currents were recorded when the concentrations of mercurial were 1/1000 LD_(50),1/100 LD_(50) and 1/10 LD_(50).Results After methylmercury poisoning,amplitudes of the outword potassium currents I_(K(Ca)) were(1.48?0.28),(1.36?0.16) and(1.22?0.13)nA.Compared with control group,the amplitudes in three methylmercury poisoning groups were decreased by 8%,16% and 25%(P

The occurrence of 20 to 25 percent of ovarian cancer is associated with genetic factors.Hereditary ovarian cancer includes genetic ovarian cancer and familial ovarian cancer.The genetic characteristics of tumors and the development of gene testing technology make it possible to detect tumor-related mutational genes by testing the gene of the proband and thus identify the other family members at risk and intervene early so as to realize early prevention and detection of the cancer.The paper reviews the genetic basis and pathogenesis of hereditary ovarian cancer as well as methods of detecting mutational genes, management of the proband, problems at present, and disease prevention for high-risk individuals.It stresses that we should pay attention to hereditary ovarian cancer in clinical work, identify the proband, and make comprehensive evaluation of risks of the patients` relatives so as to provide individualized guidance and carry out the concept of precision medicine.

The genes of P53,retinoblastoma (Rb),C-myc and human papilloma virus (HPV) were determined by PCR method in specimens of 33 patients with laryngeal carcinoma and 4 normal laryngeal tissues as a control group.There were 23 males and 10 females,ranging in age from 40 to 11 years old.Results showed that the mutation rate of P53 and Rb gene were 69.69%(23/33) and 48.48%(16/33),respectively;c\|myc gene amplification rate and HPV insertion rate were 58.62% (17/29) and 72.72%(24/33),respectively.There were significant difference(P＜0.05)in comparison between positive and negative expression above these genes.The expression rate were 50.00%(12/24),45.83%(11/24)and 66.67%(16/24)of C-myc,Rb and P53 genes respectively in 24 cases who were HPV positive of laryngeal carcinoma.The positive rates were 73.68%(14/19),63.16%(12/19),57.89%(11/19)and 84.21%(16/19) of HPV,C-myc,Rb and P53,respectively in 19 cases who have heavy smoking (20/day,20 years smoking history).Above results suggested that there were closed relationship in the C-myc gene activation and P53,Rb genes inactivation with smoking and HPV infection.It was believed that carcinogen factors on laryngeal carcinoma was the result of factors,genes and stages interaction.

ABSTRACT:Objective To explore the expressions of Toll-like receptor4/NF-κB and PI3K/AKT/NF-κB signa-ling pathways in rat ulcerative colitis (UC)induced by the combined enema of trinitrobenzene sulphonic acid and ethano and the interventional effect of electroacupuncture on them.Methods Totally 240 male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 6 groups:normal control group,model control group,electroacupuncture group,TLR4mAb group,LY294002 group,and TLR4mAb combined with LY294002 (T&L)group.The combined enema of trinitro-benzene sulphonic acid (TNB)and ethanol was intrarectally administered for 4 weeks to induce UC.At the same time of modeling ,Zusanli point was electro-acupunctured in electroacupuncture group while intraperitoneal injec-tion of TLR4mAb and LY294002 was given respectively to the corresponding group.Each rat was treated with the above-mentioned TLR4mAb injection and LY294002 injection in T&L group for 4 weeks.The disease activity index (DAI)of all the rats was evaluated daily.The rats were killed after 4 weeks.The colonic mucosa damage index (CMDI)and tissue damage index (TDI)were evaluated by a pathologic grading system.The expressions of P-Akt and active NF-κB protein in the colon mucosa were determined by Western blotting.TLR4 mRNA,PI3K mRNA, AKT mRNA,NF-κB mRNA,TNF-αmRNA and IL-1βmRNA expressions were measured with RT-PCR.Results Compared with those in normal control group,TLR4 mRNA,PI3K mRNA,P-AKT,active NF-κB,TNF-αmRNA and IL-1βmRNA expressions as well as DAI,CMDI and TDI were all increased obviously in model control group (P <0.01).Compared with those in model control group,TLR4mRNA expression was decreased obviously in TLR4mRNA group (P <0.01),the expressions of PI3KmRNA and P-AKT were decreased obviously in LY294002 group (P <0.01 ).Not only TLR4mRNA expression but also PI3KmRNA and P-AKT expressions were decreased significantly in electroacupuncture group and T&L group (P <0.01 ).Corresponding to the above-mentioned chan-ges,active NF-κB,TNF-αmRNA and IL-1βmRNA expressions as well as DAI,CMDI and TDI were decreased obvi-ously in all the treated groups compared with those in model control group (P <0.05 or P <0.01),but the six inde-xes were better in electroacupuncture group and T&L group than in TLR4mAb group and LY294002 group (P <0.05).There were obvious positive correlations of active NF-κB with TNF-αmRNA and IL-1β mRNA expressions (r 1 =0.579,P <0.05;r 2 =0.561,P <0.05).Conclusion Electroacupuncture can significantly decrease NF-κB activity and TNF-αmRNA and IL-1β mRNA expressions in UC rats,thus alleviating the severity of UC,which is closely correlated to its blocking both TLR4/NF-κB and PI3K/AKT/NF-κB signaling pathways.

Functional constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal diseases. Currently, there is no effective Western medical therapy for functional constipation and it significantly impacts the quality of life of the patients. Integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine therapies were reported to have better therapeutic effects than routine Western medicine therapies.

Objective To explore the expression of CTGFmRNA and MDA in rats with alcoholic hepatic fibrosis and intervention of Huangqi injection on them.Methods 45 male SD rats were randomly divided into three groups:a normal group,a model group,and a Huangqi injection group.Alcohol was intragastricly administrated for 16 weeks to induce the model of hepatic fibrosis.At the same time of modeling,The Huangqi injection was injected into tail vein of rats in the Huangqi injection group.The rats were killed after 16 weeks.The histomorphylogic structure of the liver tissues were observed under optical microscope;The levels of MDA in liver tissue were determined by radioimmunoassay,and the expressions of connective tissue growth factor(CTGF)mRNA were measured by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR).Results Compared with the model group.the destructions and proliferations of collagen fibers were lightened,fiber cords were loosened and narrowed swelling of liver cells and degeneration were alleviated,infiltrating cells got decreased(P＜0.01)in the treated groups;Compared with the model group,the collagen area,the MDA and CTGFmRNA expression in liver tissue were decreased obviously in Huangqi injection group(P＜0.01).The expression level of MDA and CTGFmRNA was positively correlated with collagen area(R_1=0.571,P＜0.05;R_2=0.558,P＜0.05).Conclusion Huangqi injection can protect liver from chronic damage in rats and obviously decrease hepatic fibrosis,which is closely correlated to its inhibiting the expression of CTGFmRNA in liver tissues and anti-lipid peroxidation.

Objective To investigate the distribution of hepatitis B virus genotypes in Hangzhou area and preliminarily identify and evaluate the applied characteristics of oligonuleotides(oligo)microarray for genotyping hepatitis B virus(HBV).Methods HBV PCR products were hybridized with oligonucleotide probes,which were prestablized on the chip.The hybridized results were colorized.According to the hybridization signal and the corresponding probe sequence,HBV genotype was determined.Results Of the 106 HBV DNA positive patients 37(34.91%)were genotype B,and 69(65.09%)were genotype C,No genotype A,E and F were found in the studied subjects.Conclusions HBV genotype B and C exsited in Hangzhou No HBV genotype A,D,E and F were found in the studied subjects.We should take further investigation for HBV genotypes by enlarging study population.The advantages of this assay are sensitive accurate,fast and economical when using it for HBV genotype test comparing with other relative methods.

Objective To investigate the distribution and virologic characteristics of HBV genotypes,and possible association with the severity of liver disease.Methods HBV genotype was determined,using oligonuleotides(oligo) microarray method.Results 37patients were differentiated as genotype B,69 genotype C.The clinical manifestations demonstrated that the serum lever of HBVDNA and HBeAg positive rate in patients of genotype C was 7.02?1.26 and 60.87% higher than 5.62?1.02and 32.43% in those of genotype B,the serum HBeAb positive rate in patients of genotype B was 67.57% higher than 39.13% in those of genotype C.The occurrence rates of those developed to chronic hepatitis B liver cirrhosis and hepatoma in those of genotype C were 46.38%,30.44% and 11.59% highter than that of 40.54%,13.51%and 8.11% in those of genotype B.Patients with genotype B were much younger than those with genotype C.Conclusions Genotype B and C exsited in Hangzhou,genotype C is a predominated genotype.The serum leverl of HBVDNA in those of genotype C is highter than that of genotype B.The positive rate of HBeAg in those of genotype B is highter than that of genotype C.The damage to liver induced by genotype C is severe than that of genotype B.

Object To study the effect of rare-earth elements La3+ on growth of hairy roots and normal roots of Rheum palmatum L and their yield of anthraquinones. Methods The biomass and an- thraquinone yield of two hairy clones DH5c, DH7a, and normal root NOR cultures of R. palmatum were evaluated statistically after various concentration of La3+ were administrated into culture medium. Results Significant differences of biomass yield and anthraquinone yield were shown among six La3+ concentrations, in which 10 mg/L showed obvious inhibitory effect for root growth and 1. 0 mg/L was the best for anthraquinone yield. In general, aloe-emodin and rhein were predominant in five anthraquinones after treated with the rare-earth element. Conclusion The growth of hairy root cultures of R. palmatum and their anthraquinone yield are greatly promoted by addition of La3+ to the medium.

[Objective]To investigate the effect of a single subcutaneous dose of an antisense oligonucleotide(ASO) on particle-induced osteolysis.[Method]The murine calvaria osteolysis model was utilized in ICR mice.Bone resorption was measured with the toluidine blue staining.Osteoclasts were detected by tartrate resistant acid phosphatase(TRAP) staining assay and were quantified by a TRAP quantification kit.[Result]Bone resorption was 0.347 ? 0.09 mm2 in animals with particle implantation,and decreased to 0.123 ? 0.05 mm2 and 0.052 ? 0.02 mm2 after ASO treatment in low and high doses,respectively.The bone resorption was reestablished in animals given an additional TNF-?.The number of osteoclasts in animal calvaria treated with ASO was reduced obviously compared with those untreated animals and the quantification results indicated that about 90% osteoclastgenesis was suprressed by the ASO.Additionally,the osteoclastgenesis was reestablished by the addition of TNF-?.[Conclusion]An antisense oligonucleotide targeting an inflammatory factor,TNF-?,has been to suppress the osteolysis induced by particle for the first time.This new finding holds a great promise.It is a therapeutic strategy for the component loosening.