Using an anti-nucleolar protein B23 monoclonal antiboby, we examined the changes of protein B23 content in NIH3T3 fibroblasts during serum-induced proliferation and the difference in protein B23 content between mitotic and interphase NIH3T3 fibroblasts by immunofluorescence and im-munoblot methods. When NIH3T3 cells grew confluent, the serum containing medium was removed and replaced by serum-free medium,and the cells were cultured for another 24h. Then cells were refed with serum and further cultured. The results showed that protein B23 content was low in serum-starved NIH3T3 cells,and it markedly increased after serum addition. Furthermore,the increase occurred early at 6h after serum treatment. It was also showed that protein B23 content in mitotic cells blocked by the microtubule inhibitor colcemid was much higher than that in interphase ones. Our results suggested that nucleolar protein B23 might play some roles in the early stage of serum- induced proliferation and during transition from G2 to mitosis in cell cycle.

Objective To explore the clinical significance of prenatal ultrasound examination in diagnosing twin reversed arterial perfusion sequence (TRAP). Methods This was a retrospective study on 5 cases of TRAP sequence conifrmed by prenatal ultrasound and clinical method. The clinical data and ultrasound images were analyzed. Cases were collected at Hubei Maternal and Child Health Hospital from 2001 January to 2013 February. Results Four-iffths of TRAP were not corrected diagnosed and another one was misdiagnosised as asymmetrical conjoined twins in early pregnancy. Five cases of TRAP were correctly diagnosed during the second trimester. Sonographic ifndings of ifve acardia without blood lfow were as follows:(1) All acardias had no blood perfusion in body and umbilical cord, were absence of the fetal head (acephalous) and heart (acaidia), without skin edema, and a linear object resemble as umbilical cord extend from umbilical region of acardia to plcenta could be seen. Four (case 2-5) had lower limbs or dysplasia of lower limbs (two had spine), and one (case 1) had an irregular mass with bone. (2) Four pump twins had no obvious abnormity, while one had two clubfeet (case 2). Three died in uterus, one underwent induced labor due to oligohydramnios and heart dysfunction, and another one survived. Prenatal ultrasound images were consistent with MRI, X-ray examination, autopsy and postnatal neonatal examination results. Conclusions Acardia without blood lfow which was generally misdiagnosed as single gestation in utero can be diagnosed according to the special disformity of acardia and the linear umbilical cord extend from umbilical region to placenta, besides, it still need to strengthen monitoring the pump twin even if there was no blood perfusion to acardia.

Objective To investigate the causes, diagnosis and treatment of infants with secondary methylmalonic aciduria due to maternal vitamin B 12 deficiency. Methods The clinical, laboratory data and treatment of 7 children with secondary methylmalonic aciduria and their mothers′ health and nutrition were retrospectively reviewed. Results All children were presented to the hospital with vomiting, seizures or mental retardation during 1 to 13 months after birth. Varied degrees of anemia was found in 6 infants and 5 with metabolic acidosis and liver dysfunction. Methylmalonic aciduria was found in all subjects. Four of the mothers had chronic gastritis, one with gallstones in liver and gallbladder and one was a vegetarian. Decreased serum level of vitamin B 12 and folic acid and elevated homocystine concentrations were found in all mothers. After vitamin B 12 and folic acid supplementation, significant improvement was observed in all patients. Six infants showed normal development and one had mild mental retardation. Conclusions Chronic gastritis, liver/gall bladder diseases or being a vegetarian might lead to maternal vitamin B 12 deficiency and then infantile secondary methylmalonic aciduria. Early diagnosis and vitamin B 12 and folic acid supplement are crucial in improving the prognosis.

Objective To explore the mechanism of reversal of mutidrug resistance of GBC-SD cell lines by grape seed polyphenols(GSP).Methods GBC-SD cell lines were used to determine the effect of GSP.MTT assay was adopted to evaluate the cytotoxity(IC_(50)),RT-PCR were used to determine MDR1mRNA,(P-gp),bcl-2 and cellular adriamycin was measured by flow cytometry.Results In non-toxic(3?g/mL) and low toxic(6?g/mL) comcentration of GSP treated group(P

Objective To assess the value of prenatal ultrasonography in diagnosing fetal absent pulmonary valve syndrome(APVS). Methods This was a retrospective study of 8 fetuses with absent pulmonary valve syndrome. Fetal echocardiography and segmental analysis were used to determine the atrial situs,atrioventricular connections and ventriculoarterial relationships. Cardiac chamber dimensions,Doppler studies of the atrioventricular valve and semilunar value were recorded, and cardiothoracic ratio were calculated. Results Levocardia,normal situs and atrioventricular connections were present in all cases. All cases showed typical signs:severe dilatation of the pulmonary trunk and it's branches, and concurrent occurrence of pulmonary valve stenosis and regurgitation. In 6/8 there was an associated ventricular septal defect,overriding aorta and absent arterial duct(Fallot-like APVS),while in 2/8 there was an assoiciated intact ventricular septal and patent arterial duct. Extracardiac malformations were detected in 5 cases.Conclusions APVS can be accurately diagnosed by prenatal ultrasonography but we should pay more attention to the ventricular septal and arterial duct,due to the existence of two variants.

ObjectiveTo explore the clinical value of ultrasound and MRI in diagnosis of simple fetal indirect hernia.MethodsA total of 671 558 fetuses were examined in maternal and child healthcare hospital of Hubei from February 2003 to February 2015. Once inguinal hernia or testicular tumors was suspected, MRI examination was performed after prenatal ultrasound. Final diagnosis was confirmed by postnatal follow-up. The ultrasonographic characteristics of fetal indirect hernia were compared with prenatal MR image characteristics and postnatal follow-up results.ResultsThree cases were conifrmed after birth. The simple fetal indirect hernia was uncommon clinical entity which occurred during 3rd trimester. The ultrasonic characteristics in prenatal period were: (1) Right enlarged scrotum was iflled with heterogeneous lesion; intestinal peristalsis within the scrotum was found in real-time ultrasonography. (2) The contralateral testis in left scrotum and penis could be found. MRI could display the characteristicsof indirecthernia contents and its extension from abdominal cavity intoinguinalregion, which may help diagnose fetal simple indirect hernia. One case of fetal indirect hernia was misdiagnosed as testicular tumors, which was correctly diagnosed by MRI.ConclusionsThe simple fetal indirect hernia can be prenatally diagnosed by characteristic ultrasonic features, which can present with abnormal mass ininguinalregion. Prenatal ultrasound is the primary screening method of fetal indirect hernia. MRI can serve as a supplement approach. The combination of US and MRI can further improve the diagnostic accuracy of fetal indirect hernia.

Objective: To investigate effect of exogenous wild-type p53 gene on the cell growth and tumorigenicity of human gallbladder cancer cell lines. Methods: After identification of the genetic status of p53 gene of GBC-SD cell lines with the immunocytochemistry staining and the direct sequencing technique of PCR products, eukaryotic expressing plasmid pCMV-p53 was introduced by lipofectamine-mediated into GBC-SD cell lines. Growing transfected cells were selected by G418. The presence and expression of exogenous p53 gene was detected by PCR, RT-PCR and Western blot. The cellular proliferating ability was assessed using the cell growth curve and cloning assay. The xenograft in nude mice was performed to examine the effect of tumorigenicity. Results: P53 protein overexpression was showed in GBC-SD cell lines. A transversion of TAC→AAC at codon 126 of exon 5 was confirmed. PCR, RT-PCR and Western blot showed exogenous p53 gene had successfully transfected into GBC-SD cells and obtained high expression. The growth and proliferation of the cells were greatly decreased, and the tumorigenicity was significantly inhibited after transfection wtp53. Conclusion: The expression of exogenous wild-type p53 gene could effectively inhibit the growth of gallbladder cancer GBC-SD cells in vitro and in vivo.

ObjectTo study the application of ultrasonic circulation technique for the extraction of triterpenoids from Ganoderma lucidum (Leyss.ex Fr.) Karst. Methods On the basis of conventional method, the processing steps of ultrasonic circulation treatment were added. Results The comparative experiments showed that less amounts of various solvents and shorter extraction time were needed for ultrasonic circulation extraction, with the product ratio of about 40 percent higher than that of conventional method. Furthermore, a good consistency of the target product analyzed by HPLC was found between two different extraction methods. Conclusion The ultrasonic circulation technique has a potential application to the extraction of triterpenoids from G. lucidum.

OBJECTIVES: To assess the efficacy of Fuhuang Tablets in treating internal hemorrhoid hemorrhage and discussing the design and quality control of clinical trials of traditional Chinese medicine. METHODS: According to two-center, randomized, blinded and controlled study, 144 patients with internal hemorrhoids were divided into 2 groups. Seventy-two patients were treated with Fuhuang Tablets (4 tablets t.i.d. per os) and the other 72 patients were treated with Zhining Tablets (4 tablets t.i.d. per os). Symptoms and signs of the patients were recorded and evaluated at the third and seventh day of treatment respectively. RESULTS: At the third day of treatment, the overall response rates of Fuhuang Tablets-treated group and Zhining Tablets-treated group were 58.57% and 27.78% respectively, with statistic difference between the two groups (P<0.05). At the seventh day of treatment, the overall response rates of Fuhuang Tablets-treated group and Zhining Tablets-treated group were 91.43% and 81.94% respectively, with no statistic difference between the two groups. The laboratory test results and life signs of the 144 patients were normal before and after the treatment. CONCLUSION: Fuhuang Tablets are effective and safe in treating internal hemorrhoid hemorrhage.

BACKGROUND:Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe3O4 NPs) have been widely used in MRI. It is vital to prepare the superparamagnetic MRI contrast agent with high stability, biocompatibility and tumor targeting in order to prevent the aggregation of Fe 3 O 4 NPs and realize the high-precision diagnose of tumor. OBJECTIVE:To prepare the amphiphilic superparamagnetic composite particles with tumor targeting mediated by folate receptor. METHODS:The stable amphiphilic superparamagnetic composite particles with tumor targeting function were prepared by coating the Fe3O4 NPs with a Pluronic F127-folic acid conjugate, which was synthesized via an esterification reaction between the carboxyl group of the tumor targeting molecule, folic acid and the hydroxyl group of an amphiphilic triblock copolymer, Pluronic F127. The resultant Pluronic F127-folic acid-Fe3O4 composite particles were characterized by transmission electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared-spectra, UV-vis absorption spectra, thermal gravimetric analysis, vibrating sample magnetometer and T2-weighted imaging. WST assay was used to characterize their cytotoxicity preliminarily. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The Pluronic F127-folic acid conjugates were prepared via esterification reaction. Then Fe 3 O 4 NPs were wrapped with Pluronic F127-folic acid to result in the superparamagnetic composite particles with wel dispersion and biocompatibility. The size of most superparamagnetic composite particles was less than 200 nm and the size of Fe 3 O 4 core was 10-20 nm from the observation of transmission electron microscopy. The results from the Fourier transform infrared-spectra and UV-vis absorption spectroscop confirmed that folic acid molecules were modified on the surface of the superparamagnetic composite particles successful y. The mass ratio of Pluronic F127-folic acid conjugate was determined by thermal gravimetric analysis as 27.2 wt%in the resultant Pluronic F127-folic acid-Fe 3 O 4 composite particles. The saturated magnetic intensity of the superparamagnetic composite particles was 47.35 emu/g by vibrating sample magnetometer and the relaxation rate was 0.025×106 mol/s from MRI. The WST assay showed the negligible cellcytotoxicity of Pluronic F127-folic acid-Fe3O4. The superparamagnetic composite particles have potential application as the MRI contrast agents with tumor targeting, and the Pluronic F127-folic acid-Fe 3 O 4 composite particles is expected to be used as a MRI contrast agent for tumor targeting.