Objective To study the effects of prokaryotic ubiquitin-like protein ( Pup)-proteasome system on the growth of Mycobacterium strains.Methods The genes encoding Pup ( pup gene) and protea-someβsubunit ( prcB gene) were respectively knocked out from Mycobacterium smegmatis ( M.sm) strains by homologous recombination.The growth and viability of the wild-type and mutant strains of M.sm were an-alyzed under normal culture condition and under hypoxia as well as anaerobic conditions.Results The pup and prcB genes were completely and precisely knocked out from M.sm strains and the mutant strains were named △SM-Pup and△SM-prcB, respectively.The△SM-Pup strains grew faster than the wild type ( WT) and△SM-prcB strains.No significantly differences in the growth of M.sm were found between the WT and△SM-prcB strains.Conclusion The Pup-proteasome system was involved in the growth of M.sm, espe-cially the pup gene.There was difference between pup and prcB genes in regulating the growth of M.sm.The functions and influences of Pup-proteasome system still need further investigation.

The expression of paired immunoglobulin-like receptor B (PirB) in normal and injured spinal cord of rats was investigated. The SD rat hemi-sectioned spinal cord injury (SCI) model was established. Before and 1, 3, 7, 10 days after SCI, the spinal cord tissues were harvested, and Western blot and immunohistochemistry were used to examine the expression and location of PirB. The results showed that the expression level of PirB in the normal spinal cord of SD rats was low. At the first day after SCI, the expression of PirB was obviously increased, and that in the injured spinal cord from the first day to the 10th day was significantly higher than in the normal spinal cord. The positive expression of PirB in neurons from different regions of gray matter of the injured spinal cord was seen. It was concluded that the expression of PirB in the normal spinal cord of rats was low. The expression of PirB in SCI was significantly increased till at least the 10th day.

Objective To investigate the application effect of nasojejunal feeding tube nutrition in patients with severe traumatic brain injury. Methods The clinical data of 54 patients with severe traumatic brain injury admitted to the Department of Surgical Critical Care Medicine,the Third Affiliated Hospital,Sun Yatsen University between June 2012 and December 2014 were analyzed retrospectively. They were divided into either a nasojejunal feeding tube nutrition support group (nasojejunal group,n = 26)or an asogastric feeding tube nutrition support group (asogastric group,n = 28)according to the different ways of enteral nutrition. All patients began to receive nasal feeding whole protein preparations (enteral nutritional emulsion,TPF-D)from the second day after admission to intensive care unit (ICU). The time to reach the enteral nutrition support target,the time of parenteral nutritional support,nutritional index (albumin and hemoglobin),the time admission to ICU,and the incidences of infection and gastrointestinal complications in both groups were observed. Results (1)According to the body weight to calculate calorie demand, the nasojejunal group reaching the time of enteral nutrition support target was faster than that of the asogastric group (3. 0 ± 0. 8 d vs. 7. 7 ± 2. 5 d). There was significant difference between the 2 groups (P < 0. 01). The time of the combined parenteral nutrition support in the nasojejunal group was reduced significantly compared with the asogastric group (2. 0 ±0. 8 d vs. 6. 7 ±2. 5 d). There was significant difference between the 2 groups (P <0. 01). (2)At day 30after treatment,the levels of total serum protein and hemoglobin in the nasojejunal group were higher than those of the asogastric group (64 ± 6 g/ L vs. 61 ± 6 g/ L and 120 ± 17 g/ L vs. 106 ± 16 g/ L,respectively. There were significant differences (P < 0. 05). (3)The mean length of stay in the ICU was obviously shorter in nasojejunal group compared with the asogastric group (11 ± 5 d vs. 14 ± 6 d). There was significant difference between the 2 groups (P < 0. 05). (4)There were no significant differences in complications of the patients,such as the incidences of pulmonary infection,hyperglycemia,and diarrhea between the 2 groups (P > 0. 05). Conclusion Nasojejunal feeding tube nutrition support may be faster to achieve the target of enteral nutrition supports and shorten the time in ICU.

[Objective] To investigate the mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) in treating acute lung injury (ALI) via ALI mouse model.[Methods] By monoclonal antibody Anti-GD2 of specific antigen ganglioside (GD2) only expressed on MSC as a carrier,new fluorescent molecule probe were synthesized through covalently coupling Anti-GD2 and fluorescent group CyDye mono-reactive NHS Esters (Cy7).Synthetic Anti-GD2-Cy7 and MSC were labeled by the specific binding of antigen and antibody in vitro.Total 84 balb/c male mice were selected and randomly selected 48 mice were divided into three groups:sham group (n =16),MSC+ ALI group (n =16),NS + ALI group (n =16).The lung histopathology and scores,lung W/D ratio and permeability of lung microvasculature were examined at 24 h,48 h after ALI mouse model.Other 36 mice were randomly divided into three groups:normal group (n =12),sham group(n =12),MSC +ALI group(n =12).Labeled MSC-GD2-Cy7 were transplanted into MSC+ALI group and sham group mice via tail vein injection.At 30 min,1 d,3 d,and 7 d post-MSC-GD2-Cy7 injection,the mice were sacrificed after anesthesia and then the lung was removed.Excised lung was detected on small animal fluorescent imager.[Results] Contrast to NS+ ALI group,the lung histopathology and scores,lung W/D ratio and permeability of lung microvasculature of MSC +ALI group were more greatly improved at both 24 h and 48 h.Fluorescent results showed that the signal intensity in thc lung of MSC +ALI group was significantly higher than that of sham group at each time point [(3.37 ± 0.02)× 10-4 vs (2.05 ± 0.04) × 10-4 scaled counts/s;(35.54 ± 0.47)× 10-4 vs (25.29 ± 1.48) × 10-4 scaled counts/s;(11.17 ± 0.75)×10-4 vs (6.09 ± 0.62)× 10-4 scaled counts/s;(3.10 ± 0.14) vs (0.00 ± 0.00)× 10-4 scaled counts/s;all P ＜ 0.05].[Conclusion] Our study showed that a proportion of cells migrated into normal and injured lungs 30 min after cell transplantation,and the cells started to recruit and largely gather in injured lungs at day 1 and persisted to day 7,these results suggest that MSC possess the ability to home into injured tissues.

Objective To investigate the immune protection of heparin-hinding hemagglutinin ad-hesin(HBHA) and to estimate its potential diagnostic value. Methods Native HBHA were used to stimu-late peripheral blood mononuelear cells (PBMCs) from different infected-cases including PPD negative healthy control, PPD positive latent tuberculosis(LTB) infection, pulmonary tuberculosis, and the IFN-γ/in the supernatant of culture was detected. Meanwhile, HBHA specific IgG antibody in the sera was detected by ELISA. Results The middle level of HBHA specific IFN-γ of the three groups were 49.5 pg/ml, 781.9 pg/ml and 341.8 pg/ml, respectively. IFN-γ of latent tuberculosis group was much higher than that of the control, and slightly higher than that of the patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. And the absorbency of the IgG antibody to HBHA in the three groups was 0.212±0.066, 0.224 ± 0.076 and 0.285±0.078. lgG an-tibody in the patients with pulmonary tuberculosis is higher than that of the healthy, including the control and the latent tuberculosis infection. Conclusion HBHA has good immunogenieity, and it can stimulate the LTB to release high level IFN-γ, suggests that the LTB doesn't develop active tuberculosis may rely on its protection. HBHA specific. IFN-γ release may identify 1,333 from the healthy. Anti-HBHA antibody plays an auxiliary role in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis.

Organ transplantation is the primary effective treatment for end-stage organ failure. Donor-derived infection (DDI) is significantly associated with the incidence of infection and mortality of the recipients after organ transplantation. Improvement of donor screening technology and early prevention and treatment can improve the safety of transplantation. In this article, the pathogenic characteristics of DDI bacterial infection, fungal infection, viral infection and parasitic infection were summarized, and the research progress upon the prevention and treatment were briefly introduced, aiming to provide reference for reducing DDI.

The expression of paired immunoglobulin-like receptor B(PirB)in normal and injured spinal cord of rats was investigated.The SD rat hemi-sectioned spinal cord injury(SCI)model was established.Before and 1,3,7,10 days after SCI,the spinal cord tissues were harvested,and Western blot and immunohistochemistry were used to examine the expression and location of PirB.The results showed that the expression level of PirB in the normal spinal cord of SD rats was low.At the first day after SCI,the expression of PirB was obviously increased,and that in the injured spinal cord from the first day to the 10th day was significantly higher than in the normal spinal cord.The positive expression of PirB in neurons from different regions of gray matter of the injured spinal cord was seen.It was concluded that the expression of PirB in the normal spinal cord of rats was low.The expression of PirB in SCI was significantly increased till at least the 10th day.

Objective To investigate the cause,prevention and treatment of intra-abdominal hemorrhage after liver transplantation. Methods Clinical data of 82 patients undergoing liver transplantation were retrospectively analyzed. All participants were divided into the intra-abdominal hemorrhage (n =12)and control groups (n =70). Preoperative parameters including age,model for end-stage liver disease (MELD)score,prothrombin time (PT),prothrombin time international normalized ratio (PT-INR),fibrinogen (FIB),activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT),platelet (Plt) were statistically compared between two groups. Intraoperative hemorrhage volume,cold ischemia time of donor liver, anhepatic phase time and operation time were also compared between two groups. Postoperatively,the mortality rate was compared between two groups. Results Among 82 patients,1 2 (1 5%)presented with intra-abdominal hemorrhage and required twice surgical hemostasis. In the intra-abdominal hemorrhage group,4 cases (33%)died,and 8 (1 1%)died in the control group. No statistical significance was documented between two groups (P>0. 05 ). Age,MELD score,PT-INR, FIB,APTT and PLT did not significantly differ between two groups (all P>0. 05 ). Compared with patients in the control group,those in the intra-abdominal hemorrhage group yielded significantly more blood loss intraoperatively,longer operation time and longer cold ischemia time of donor liver (all P<0. 05 ). Anhepatic phase time did not significantly differ between two groups (P>0. 05 ). Conclusions After liver transplantation,intra-abdominal hemorrhage is associated with longer cold ischemia time of donor liver,more intraoperative blood loss and longer operation time. In order to decrease the incidence of postoperative intra-abdominal hemorrhage,coagulation function should be completely corrected prior to surgery and the surgical skills should also be enhanced.

Objective To summarize the treatment experience of sepsis after liver transplantation.Methods The clinical features and treatment methods of 1 patient developing sepsis after liver transplantation, who was admitted and treated in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University in September 201 4,were retrospectively studied.The interpretation of International Guidelines for Management of Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock (SSC Guidelines)and relevant literature were reviewed.Results One male patient at the age of 50 years old developed high fever and decrease of blood pressure at 1 d after liver transplantation,and was diagnosed as septic shock.The symptoms were relieved after the appropriate treatment like goal-directed fluid resuscitation,anti-infection and blood purification,etc.And the patient was discharged in stable conditions.Conclusions It is easy to develop infection after liver transplantation and the fatality rate of sepsis caused by infection is high.Once the sepsis occurs,clinicians must perform early goal-directed therapy and bundle therapy according to the SSC Guidelines positively,and select the appropriate drugs according to the pathogen culture results in order to reduce the fatality rate.

OBJECTIVE To identify potential mutations in five infants with neonatal intrahepatic cholestasis caused by citrin deficiency (NICCD). METHODS The SLC25A13 gene was analyzed by next-generation sequencing. Suspected mutations were confirmed by PCR and Sanger sequencing in the probands and their parents. Impact of novel mutations was predicted with PolyPhen-2 software. RESULTS All neonates have harbored mutations of the SLC25A13 gene. Eight mutations were discovered, which included two novel mutations (c.1357A>G and c.1663dup23). All parents were found to be carriers of the mutations. CONCLUSION Mutations of the SLC25A13 gene probably underlie the NICCD among the five patients, among which 851del4 and 1638-1660dup were the most common ones. This has enriched the spectrum of SLC25A13 mutation in association with NICCD.