Objective To screen polymorphisms and mutations in the promoter region of WD gene.Methods DNA from peripheral blood was obtained from 71 subjects of 36 family (48 WD patients,23 patients first-degree relatives) and 20 healthy people from Feb.2001 to Feb.2004.DNA sequence of the genes was analyzed by PCR amplification and direct genomic sequencing.Results There were three polymorphisms at positions-190,-78,+260(transcription start site as +1) of the promoter region of WD gene.Normal controls,WD patients and patients’ first-degree relatives all showed the polymorphisms;three of 48 WD patients presented C→T base substitution mutations at the same position -183:two were homozygous mutation,while the other was heterozygous.Normal control subjects and patients' relatives didn’t show this kind of mutation.Conclusion It suggests that the mutation of the promoter region is one of WD pathogenesis.

Objective To compare the therapeutic result of endoscopic po lypectomy with colectomy for polypoid malignant colorectal tumor. Methods A tot al of 61 cases of polypoid malignant colorectal tumor including thirty－ nine pa tients treated by endoscopic polypectomy and surveillance,twenty－ two patients treated by colectomy.Follow－ up ranged from 28 to 168(mean 64) months. Results During the follow－ up period,one patient died relating to this disease,two rec urred at the original site,and one metastasized to the liver.The distribution of the adverse outcome had no significant statistical difference between the group of endoscopic polypectomy and colectomy;significant difference existed between the sessile and pedunculated malignant polyps (P=0.006),as well as between favou rable(carcinoma invading the muscularis mucosa or above,limited to the head of t he pedunculated polyp,polypectomy margin negative,and well and moderately differ entiated)and unfavourable(without those criteria) histologic characteristics(P=0 .002).Conclusion The polypoid malignant colorectal tumors with favourable his tologic characteristics could be treated by endoscopic polypectomy alone,tumors with unfavourable histologic characteristics should be treated by colectomy.

Objective To evaluate the relationships between the unstable coronary lesions and the levels of serum C-reactive protein(CRP) and urico-acid (UA).Methods 205 patients with primary diagnoses as coronary heart disease were examined by selective coronary angiography,and in the mean time ,the serum CRP and UA levels were measured.These patients were grouped the control,the unstable coronary lesion group and stable coronary lesion group according to the extent of coronary artery atherosclerosis stenosis.All data were undergone statistical analysis.Results The serum CRP level in unstable coronary lesion group was higher than that in stable coronary lesion group(P0 05).Conclusions The serum CRP level is significantly positive relation with the unstable coronary lesions.The serum UA level is not association with the unstable coronary lesions.

Objective To compare the specificities of the cell membrane stationary phases(CMSP) with cell membrane chromatography(CMC).Methods Cell chromatographic columns were constructed for both rat aorta tissue cells and cultured rat aorta smooth muscle cells.Then the chromatographic affinities of ten ligands of ?-adrenergic receptor(?-AR) with both said chromatographic columns were investigated.Capacity factors(k'),as a chromatographic parameter,were calculated.Results The correlation analysis showed a positive correlation between the rat aorta tissue CMSP and the cultured rat aorta smooth muscle cell CMSP,with correlation factor of r=0.923,P

Objective 　To study the sequence and structure of intron 8 in WD gene in order to further understand the relationship between intron 8 and WD. Methods　We utilized polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to the amplification of exon 8-intron 8-exon 9 which were then sequenced by a dideoxy chain termination methon in 10 normal controls and 32 members of 11 families(20 WD patients and 10 of their relative). The results were analyzed by the computer. Results　The sequence of intron 8 was 703 bp with the G　+　C content of 42.7%. There were one short tandom repeats, 7 direct and inverted repeats in it. An open reading frame coded with 82aa was found at 323 base pairs of downstream of a TATAbox. There were two DNA polymorphisms at 408 and 487 nucleotides. The sequence analysis showed that the 5end has the sequence of 5-GTAAC, 3end has the sequence of CCTAG-3, and branchpoint of 5-TTTCGA-3.Conclusions　The sequences and structures of intron 8 in WD familiess members are not different from normal controls. Our data suggest that the WD gene intron 8 might not play an important role in the pathogenesis of WD.

Objective To explore the clinical value of multi-slice CT enhancement perfusion imaging (MSCTPI) in diagnosis and differential diagnosis of thyroid disease. Methods Thirty-three patients with benign thyroid diseases were enrolled in the benign group, and were divided into subgroups of nodular goiter (n=17) and thyroid adenoma (n=16), while 10 patients with thyroid carcinoma were enrolled in the malignant group. All patients underwent routine CT scanning and MSCTPI with GE LightSpeed 16-detector row CT scanner. Time-density curve (TDC) of common carotid for benign thyroid diseases and thyroid carcinoma was depicted. Perfusion parameters of blood flow (BF), blood volume (BV), mean transit time (MTT) and permeability surface area product (PS) were obtained automatically. All parameters were statistically analyzed among groups. Results TDC showed single peak in common carotid artery, with small peak of speed up and slow down in benign group, while with baseline segment, up above, down segment and horizontal segment in thyroid carcinoma. There was statistical difference between benign and malignant groups in BF, BV, MTT and PS value (P=0.001, <0.001, 0.003 and <0.001, respectively). No significant difference of BV and MTT was found between subunits of benign and thyroid carcinoma (all P>0.05). BF was significantly different in benign and maligant groups (P<0.05), whereas PS in thyroid carcinoma and nodular goiter was significant different (P<0.05). No statistical difference of BF, BV, MTT and PS was detected between nodular goiter and thyroid adenoma. Conclusion MSCTPI can exactly show the blood flow features of thyroid. The analysis of BF, BV, MTT and PS is helpful for differential diagnosis between benign thyroid disease and thyroid carcinoma.

Aim To evaluate the effect of 15d-PGJ2 on up-regulated expression of PPAR? and inducing HSC apoptosis and inhibiting HSC proliferation. Methods The rat liver stellate cell line (HSC-T6) was cultured in DMEM, and treated with PPAR? agonist 15d-PGJ2 of different concentrations. The expression of PPAR? mRNA was detected by RT-PCR. The protein expression of NF-?B was examined by Western blot. The cell proliferation rate of HSC-T6 was determined by MTT colorimetric assay. The cell cycle and apoptosis ratio were measured using flow cyto -metry analysis. Results The proliferation rate of the rat liver stellate cell line (HSC-T6) was significantly inhibited by 15d-PGJ2 (vs controls, P

Objective: To study if the immune-enhancing effect of Arg was mediated via liver.Methods: The direct effect of Arg on T cell proliferation was measured by 3H-TdR incorporation. Rat hepatocytes were primarily cultured in serum-free DMEM/F12 medium, and then cultured in medium containing Arg(?mol/L:0,7.5,75,750,7 500), and the supernatant was collected at 0, 24, 48, 72 hours, and added to splenocytes culture, and T cell proliferation, NK cell activity and IL-2 activity,〔Ca 2+〕i were measured respectively.Results: Arg had no direct effect on splenocyte proliferation. The hepatocyte culture supernatant significantly increased the lymphocyte〔Ca 2+〕i ,IL-2 activity and T lymphocyte proliferation; 7 500 ?mol/L was most effective. Conclusion: Arg may enhance immune function via secretion of bioactive molecules by hepatocytes.

Objective To investigate the expressions of CD133 and CD44 and their prognostic significance in gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST).Methods Streptavidin perosidase (SP) method of immunohistochemistry was used to detect expressions of CD133 and CD44 proteins in 42 cases of GIST, and the relationship between their expressions and tumor size, mitotic count were analyzed by univariate and multivariate factor analyses.Results The expressions of CD133 and CD44 proteins in GIST were 21.4％ (9/42) and 78.6％ (33/42), respectively.The expressions of CD133 and CD44 proteins were significantly correlated with tumor size and mitotic count (P ＜ 0.05).Univariate factor analysis showed that the overall survival of GIST patients with positive CD133 protein (23.2 months) was shorter than that of patients with negative CD133 protein(63.1 months) (P ＜ 0.05).The overall survival of GIST patients with negative CD44 protein (23.2 months) was shorter than that of patients with positive CD44 protein (63.3 months) (P ＜ 0.05).Multivariate factor analysis showed that tumor size, mitotic count and CD44 protein were independent prognostic indicators for survival time after operation.Conclusions The positive expressions of CD133 and CD44 proteins might be the prognostic factors of GIST patients.

Objective To investigate the protective effects of ulinastatn on the lungs in patients with lung cancer undergoing lobectomy. Methods Forty ASA Ⅱ or Ⅲ patients with stage Ⅲ lung cancer, aged 50-64 yr weighing 53-70 kg undergoing lobectomy were randomly divided into 2 groups ( n = 20 each): control group (group C) and ulinastatin group (group U). In group U ulinastatin 10 000 U/kg in 20 ml normal saline was infused iv over 30 min immediately after induction of anesthesia. The patients were premedicated with diazepam 10 mg and scopolamine 0.3 mg im. Anesthesia was induced with midazolam 0.05 mg/kg, fentanyl 4 μg/kg, TCI of propofol (Cp 4 μg/ml) and vecuronium 0.12 mg/kg and maintained with TCI of propofol (Cp 2-3 μg/ml) and intermittent iv boluses of fentanyl and vecuronium. The patients were intubated with double-lumen tube. Correct position of the tube was checked with fiberoptic bronchoscope. One-lung ventilation (OLV) was performed (VT 6-8 ml/kg, RR 10-16 bpm, I:R 1:2, FiO2 100% ). PETCO2 was maintained at 35-45 mm Hg. Arterial blood samples were taken before anesthesia (T0, baseline), at 0.5 h and 1 h of OLV (T1, T2 ) and 4 h and 24 h after operation (T3, T4 )for blood gas analysis and determination of plasma TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-10 concentrations. Respiratory index (RI)was calculated. (RI= PA-a O2 /PaO2 ).Results Compared with the baseline values at To, plasma TNF-α and IL-6 concentrations and RI at T1-4 and plasma IL-10 concentrations at T1-3 were all significantly increased in group C,while in group U plasma TNF-α and IL-6 concentrations at T2,3 and plasma IL-10 concentrations and RI at T1-4 were all significantly increased ( P ＜ 0.05 ). Plasma TNF-α and IL-6 concentrations and RI were significantly lower while plasma IL-10 concentration was significantly higher in group U than in group C (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Ulinastatin 10 000 U/kg can effectively protect the lungs in patients with lung cancer undergoing lobectomy by attenuating systemic inflammatory response.