Background:Clinical and epidemiological studies revealed that estrogen replacement therapy was associated with a significant reduction in risk of colorectal cancer in postmenopausal women.In our previous studies,estrogen increased the expression of mismatch repair (MMR)gene MLH1 in colonic cancer cells,and re-expression of MLH1 in MLH-deficient colonic cancer cells significantly increased the estrogen-induced apoptosis.Aims:To investigate the signaling pathway implicated in the MLH1-mediated apoptosis in colonic cancer cells induced by estrogen and the roles of p53 and its related genes in this apoptotic pathway.Methods:Plasmid containing wild type human MLH1 (hMLH1)full length cDNA was transfected into MLH1-deficient human colonic cancer cell line HCT116.By using HCT116 cells transfected with empty plasmid as controls,the apoptotic DNA ladder was determined by electrophoresis and the expressions of p53 and other apoptosis-related proteins were assessed by Western blotting under the condition with or without estrogen stimulation. Results:17β-estradiol (E2 )at the concentration of 10 -8 mol/L induced significant apoptosis in HCT116 cells transfected with hMLH1.In HCT116 cells transfected with hMLH1 and stimulated with E2 (group D),the protein expressions of caspase-3,caspase-9,p53,Bax and cytoplasmic cytochrome C increased significantly when compared with HCT116 cells stimulated with E2 only (group B);expressions of the abovementioned proteins were also higher in group D than in group C (transfected with hMLH1 only).Conclusions:MMR gene MLH1 is involved in estrogen-induced apoptosis of human colonic cancer cell line HCT116 by activating p53 signaling and mitochondrial apoptotic pathway.

Anesthesia safety plays an important role in the medical safety of the perioperative.At present the medical institutions in many countries apply crew resource management model for training and assessment in anesthesiology,surgery and emergency.It emphasizes the training of nontechnical skills,called crisis resource management(CRM).This article analyzes the causes of human error incidents and preventive measures and introduces CRM principles in medical principles and anesthesia correlation and applications.CRM helps to foresee the crisis of environment and deal with the crisis source to ensure the safety of patients.

Objective:To study the effect of erythromycin(EM) on cigarette smoke-induced histone deacetylase-3(HDAC3) protein expression in human macrophages in vitro .Methods:The Aqueous cigarette smoke extract ( CSE) was always prepared fresh on the day of the experiment .The U937 monocytic cells were differentiated into macrophages by using phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) according to standard procedures .The U937 differentiated cells were treated with either CSE (1%) or EM (1 μg/ml) pre-treatment, and HDAC inhibitor trichostatin A (TSA;100 ng/ml) for 24 h.HDAC activity was measured with a colorimetric assay kit and Western blot was used for HDAC3 and factor nuclear-kappaB (NF-κB) protein assays.The levels of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α) release in the supernatant were determined by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).Results:CSE(1%) significantly de-creased HDAC activity and HDAC 3 protein levels at 24 h.Preincubation with EM (1μg/ml ) for 24 h significantly inhibit CSE (1%) induced decrease of HDAC3 protein expression.Furthermore, Preincubation with EM(1 μg/ml) for 24 h significantly inhibit NF-κB activity and TNF-αrelease in human macrophages .Conclusion:EM is able to restore HDAC3 levels decreased by cigarette smoke and inhibit NF-κB activity resulting in decreasing CSE-mediated TNF-αrelease, which has shown an important explanation that EM possess the anti-inflammatory effect induced by cigarette smoke .

Objective To analyze the miss rates of colorectal adenomas during colonoscopy as well as risk factors influencing the adenoma miss rates and to take corresponding measures. Methods A total of 432 patients who underwent index and follow-up colonoscopy in 18 months were randomized and investigated. The results of two colonoscopies were compared and the missed adenomas were defined as the adenomas de-tected only during the second colonoscopy. Miss rates were calculated according to patient-based methods. Chi-square test was used to analyze the relative factors influencing the adenoma miss rate of per-patient. Then the meaningful factors were chosen into the logistic regression model for multiple factors analysis. Results Of 432 patients,116(26. 9%)had missed adenomas on first colonoscopy. Single factor analysis found that the size of adenoma( χ2 = 89. 686,P = 0. 000),the shape of adenoma( χ2 = 68. 488,P = 0. 000),the location of adenoma(χ2 = 77. 055,P = 0. 000)and adenoma tissue types(χ2 = 417. 000,P = 0. 000)were the risk factors for miss rates of colorectal adenomas. Number of polyps(χ2 = 8. 450,P= 0. 038),the organi-zation type of polyp(χ2 = 10. 718,P= 0. 013)and proficiency of colonoscopists(χ2 = 56. 069,P= 0. 000), the quality of bowel preparation(χ2 = 39. 195,P = 0. 000),insertion time(χ2 = 13. 133,P = 0. 001)were also the risk factors for miss rates of colorectal adenomas. Logistic regression analysis showed that the bigger the adenoma size,the less missed adenomas(OR= 0. 341,95%CI:0. 173-0. 671). Also,the longer insertion time took,the lower the adenoma miss rate(OR = 0. 987,95% CI:0. 981-0. 994). Per-patient miss rates were lower for high-risk adenomas compared with low-risk adenomas(OR = 0. 324,95%CI:0. 154-0. 680). Adenomas happening in multiple parts of bowel easily leads to missing(OR= 3. 791,95%CI:1. 505-9. 546). Conclusion The missed diagnosis of adenomas is not only significantly associated with features of missed adenomas,but also with skills of colonoscopists,insertion time,and bowel preparation. The key is high-quality index colonoscopy to avoid adenomas missing.

Objective To observe the effects of MSH2 gene re expression on estrogen-induced apoptosis of colon cancer cells LOVO,and to explore its mechanisms.Methods According to different plasmid and whether with estradiol intervention,colon cancer LOVO cells were divided into empty plasmid with ethanol group,empty plasmid with estradiol group,MSH2 with ethanol group,MSH2 with estradiol group,estrogen receptor (ER) β with ethanol group,ERβ with estradiol group,ERβ with MSH2 and ethanol group and ERβ with MSH2 and estradiol group,and received corresponding treatment.The expression of MSH2,ERβ protein and apoptosis related caspase 3 protein were detected by Western blotting.Cell viability was measured by cell counting kit-8.Cell DNA fragments of each group were isolated with apoptosis DNA fragments isolation kit.And the DNA ladder was observed.The rate of apoptosis was detected by flow cytometer.Single factor variance analysis was performed for comparison among multiple groups,and t test was used for comparison between the two groups.Results After transfection,the expression of the MSH2 and ERβ at protein level in LOVO cells significantly increased and neither of their expression was effected by estradiol.The expression levels of caspase 3 cleavaged active fragments of ERβ with estradiol group and ERβ with MSH2 and ethanol group were higher than other groups,and there was no significant difference between these two groups.The LOVO cell viability of empty plasmid with ethanol group,empty plasmid with estradiol group,MSH2 with ethanol group,MSH2 with estradiol group,ERβ with ethanol group,ERβ with estradiol group,ERβ with MSH2 and ethanol group and ERβ with MSH2 and estradiol group was 1.72 ±0.25,1.74 ± 0.31,1.77 ± 0.35,1.74±0.33,1.70±0.34,1.02±0.48,1.71±0.31 and 1.07±0.18,respectively,and the differences between the groups were statistically significant (F=3.791,P＜0.05).Among them,the LOVO cell viability of ERβ with estradiol group was lower than that of ERβ with ethanol group,accordingly,that of ERβ with MSH2 and estradiol group was lower than that of ERβ with MSH2 and ethanol group,that of ERβ with estradiol group was lower than that of empty plasmid with estradiol group,that of ERβ with MSH2 and estradiol group was lower than that of MSH2 with estradiol group,and the differences were statistically significant (t=3.158,3.075,3.648,3.253,all P＜0.05).DNA ladder formed from DNA fragments of apoptosis cells was seen in ERβ with estradiol group and ERβ with MSH2 and estradiol group.The apoptosis rate of empty plasmid with ethanol group,empty plasmid with estradiol group,MSH2 with ethanol group,MSH2 with estradiol group,ERβ with ethanol group,ERβ with estradiol group,ERβ with MSH2 and ethanol group and ERβ with MSH2 and estradiol group was 7.86±0.19,7.87±0.39,8.39±1.02,9.05±1.54,7.54±0.99,19.77±2.35,7.76±1.32 and 19.30±1.75,respectively,and the differences between groups were statistically significant (F=45.436,P＜0.05).Among them,the apoptosis rate of ERβ with ethanol group was lower than that of ERβ with estradiol group,that of ERβ with MSH2 and ethanol group was lower than that of ERβ with MSH2 and estradiol group,that of empty plasmid with estradiol group was lower than that of ERβ with estradiol group,that of ERβ with MSH2 and estradiol group was lower than that of MSH2 with estradiol group,and the differences were statistically significant (t =8.260,9.133,8.596,7.617,all P＜ 0.05).Conclusions Estrogen may promote colon cancer cell apoptosis through ERβ pathway.The process of apoptosis maybe related with caspase protein,MSH2 may not be involved in the regulation of this signal pathway.

Objective To evaluate the left atrial(LA) and right atrial(RA) volumes and functions of fetuses in second and late trimester by using atrial volume tracking (AVT).Methods One hundred and seventy-six fetuses were enrolled in this study.Using AVT,the maximal and minimal volumes of RA and LA were measured from time-atrial volume tracking curves.RA and LA ejection fraction (RAEF and LAEF) derived from the value of atrial maximal volumes(LAVmax,RAVmax) subtracted atrial minimal volumes (LAVmin,RAVmin) and divided by LAVmax or RAVmax.Pearson correlation analysis was used to analyze the relationships between LAVmax,RAVmax,LAVmin,RAVmin,LAEF,RAEF and gestational ages.Results For all normal cases,the volumes of LA and RA were closely correlated with gestational weeks(r =0.80,0.85,0.83,0.82,P ＜0.001).The volume of LA was significantly smaller than that of RA (P ＜0.01).The RAEF and LAEF remained stable with advancing gestational age and there was no significantly difference between RAEF and LAEF (P ＞0.05).Conclusions This study establishes normal reference values for fetal RA and LA volumes during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.The volumes of RA and LA are correlated with gestational weeks,and the volume of RA is bigger than that of LA.RAEF and LAEF are uncorrelated with gestational weeks,and there's no difference between RVEF and LAEF.

Objective To investigate the diagnostic value of prenatal ultrasonography in the fetal hemivertebra. Methods The ultrasonographic findings of three fetuses with hemivertebra diagnosed in our hospital were reviewed and compared with those of postnatal ultrasonography,other image modalities,and autopsy. Results In all fetuses,a distortion of the spine was observed where only one half of the vertebra could be identified. The parents opted for termination of the pregnancy in one case and the deformity was confirmed by autopsy. The other two fetuses were delivered and in one fetus the diagnosis was confirmed by radiological assessment. Conclusions Hemivertebra can be diagnosed accurately by second-trimester ultrasonography. The prognosis is mostly favorable when no other anomalies are associated. Meticulous examination may disclose the lesion and help decide the fate of pregnancy.

Objective To determine the diagnostic value of two and three dimensional ultrasound in detecting fetal hand malformations. Methods In the retrospectively analysis,the severe fetal hand malformations detected by prenatal ultrasound during the recent three years in our hospital were classified according to the prenatal sonographic characteristics,family history,karyotype analysis and autopsy results,etc.Results Fourteen fetuses with hand-anomaly were detected during the 16-28th week of gestation,both hands were affected in 10 cases,with the same morphology bilaterally in 8 cases.Thirteen cases had other abnormal sonographic findings.They were detected and classified into three categories,Wrist deformity (9 cases),three fetuses were associated with total absence of radius and radial clubhand,and six fetuses had palmar deviated hands,with various etiologies including familial hereditary arthrogryposis multiplex congenita,distal type 1 (AMCD1),amniotic band syndrome,body stalk anomaly,trisomy18 and micromelia.Hand (figer) hypoplasia or aphasia (3 cases),one hand was absent in one fetus without associated anomaly,absence of five fingers with ipsilateral multicystic dysplastic kidney in the second fetus,and the third fetus had split hand/foot malformation (SHFM).Overlapping fingers (4 cases),three of them were trisomy18,and two fetuses had both wrist deformity and overlapping fingers.Conclusions Prenatal two and three dimensional ultrasound play an important role in detecting and diagnosing severe type of fetal hand malformations.

Objective To observe the clinical effect ofintravitreal injection of tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA),ranibizumab and C3F8 in the treatment of early submacular hemorrhage (SMH) induce to polypoid choroidal vasculopathy (PCV).Methods The clinical data of 20 eyes of 20 patients with early SMH induce to PCV were enrolled in this study.The duration of bleeding in the eye was 7 to 28 days,and the mean duration of bleeding was 14.8± 5.6 days.All eyes are measured using the Snellen chart best corrected visual acuity (BCVA),logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution (logMAR) was used to calculate visual acuity.Measure central retinal thickness (CRT) and central retinal pigment epithelial detachment (PED) thickness using frequency-domain optical coherence tomography.The average logMAR BCVA of eyes was 1.73 ±0.91;the mean CRT was 620.0±275.8 μm;the average central PED thickness was 720.3±261.9 μm.All eyes receive intravitreal injection of t-PA,ranibizumab and C3F8.The intravitreal injection of ranibizumab was administered once a month for 3 consecutive months,followed by an on-demand treatment plan.Mean follow-up time was 9.9 ± 3.6 months.The changes in BCVA,CRT,central PED thickness and clearance degree of SMH at 6 months after treatment were observed.Results On the 6 months after treatment,the average logMAR BCVA,CRT and central PED thickness of the eyes were respectively 0.42 ± 0.37,290.2 ± 97.4 μmn and 41.6 ± 78.1 μm.Compared with baseline,the after treatment BCVA was significantly increased (F=38.14,P=0.000),but the CRT and central PED were significantly decreased (F=7.48,75.94;P=0.000,0.000).Among the 20 eyes,16 eyes of SMH was completely cleared,accounting for 80％;4 eyes was partially cleared,accounting for 20％.No recurrence and systemic or local complications occurred during follow-up of all eyes.Conclusion Intravitreal injection oftPA,ranibizumab,and C3F8 in the treatment of early SMH induce to PCV can effectively remove SMH,improve vision,reduce CRT and central thickness of PED.

OBJECTIVE: To explore the method of the controlled synechiae technique to maintain the stability of middle turbinate (MT), reduce the incidence of middle meatus synechia formation and improve the treatment effect of endoscopy surgery. METHOD: Eighty-six patients with chronic sinusitis were randomly divided into control group and treatment group in this study. In control group, the patients received extended nasal packing in middle meatus until 1 week after surgery. In treatment group, the patients received the controlled synechiae technique. RESULT: The MT position was described as stable, slight drifting laterally and synechia formation. And the incidence of synechia between MT and the nasal lateral wall was 29.4% and 14.9% in control group and treatment group,respectively. The differences were significant (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION For those patients with anatomic variation, destruction or weak supporting structures resulted from previous surgery, the controlled synechiae technique is very useful in preventing lateralization of the middle turbinate after endoscopy surgery.
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