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Objective:To investigate the anti-fibrotic effect of sirolimus(rapamycin)at the cell level.Methods:The primary cultured rat renal cortical myofibroblasts were divided into two groups,control group and sirolimus 40 mg/L group at each time point.The protein levels of ?-SMA,Col-Ⅰ,fibronectin(FN)were analyzed by Western blot in both the whole cell lysates and supernatant culture media 12 h,24 h and 48 h after incubation,respectively.Real-time quantitative PCR was carried out to measure the levels of procollagen-ⅠmRNA 1 h,2 h,4 h,and 6 h after cell incubation.The activities of gelatinase MMP-2 and MMP-9 in the supernatant from the cultured cell media were assayed by gelatin zymography.Results:(1)Sirolimus had no effect on the expression of ?-SMA of myofibroblasts at differnet time points.(2)The expression of Col-Ⅰin the whole cell lysates both reduced at the end of 24 h and 48 h in sirolimus group significantly [(0.58?0.05)and(0.63?0.18),P

OBJECTIVE:To systematically review the effectiveness and safety of methotrexate(MTX)in the treatment of rheuma-toid arthritis,and provide evidence-based reference for clinical treatment. METHODS:Retrieved from Medline,EMBase,Cochrane Library,PubMed,CJFD,CBM,VIP and Wanfang Database,randomized controlled trials(RCT)about MTX in the treatment of rheu-matoid arthritis were collected,Meta-analysis was performed after data extraction and quality evaluation. RESULTS & CONCLU-SIONS:33 effectiveness evaluation were included,involving 8 253 patients,and 53 safety evaluation were included,involving 4 803 patients. Results of analysis show,the efficacy of MTX was not higher than leflunomide in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis,superi-or to cyclosporine A,and similar to sulfasalazine. In addition,MTX shows similar efficacy with etanercept(7.5-20 mg per week),goli-mumab,adalimumab or rituximab,but less effective than trastuzumab. The incidence of adverse reactions of MTX is high,but mainly mild or moderate,and the most common adverse reactions are gastrointestinal symptoms. Oral administration of MTX is more secure than intramuscular injection and subcutaneous injection.

Gram-positive food-borne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes can invade non-phagocytic cells of the hosts by means of the special surface proteins and cause severe systemic infections. Internalins play a key role for Listeria monocytogenes in invading the non-phagocytic cells. In this study we will review and expand upon the recent advances in understanding the molecular mechanisms of InlA- and InlB- mediating the invasion of Listeria monocytogenes into host cells. This paper will also provide the theoretical base for pathogenetic mechanisms, precaution and therapy of food-borne pathogens.

Objective To investigate the dynamic expressions of interleukin-22(IL-22),Interleukin-22 receptor 1(IL-22R1),and hepatic stellate cells(HSC)senescence in mice with Schistosoma japonicum infection. Methods A murine model of S. japonicum infection was established and the serum samples and liver tissues were collected 4,6,8,12 weeks post-infection. The serum samples were detected for the levels of alanine aminotransferase(ALT)and aspartate aminotransferase(AST). The pathological changes and proliferation of hepatic collagen fibers in the liver tissue were observed after HE staining and Masson staining. The HSC senescence in fibrotic livers was determined by the detection of senescence-associatedβ-galactosidase(SA-β-Gal). Sandwich ELISA was used to measure the expressions of IL-22,and Real-time PCR was used to test the mRNA levels of IL-22 and IL-22R1. The control group without S. japonicum infection was set up. Results The serum levels of ALT and AST signifi-cantly increased 8 weeks and 12 weeks after the infection(vs. 0 week,all P<0.05). The level of IL-22 increased 4 weeks and 6 weeks after the infection(vs. 0 week,both P<0.05),but reduced 8 weeks post-infection,and was even lower 12 weeks post-in-fection(vs. 4 weeks and 6 weeks,both P<0.01). Being consistent with the dynamic expression of IL-22 protein,the mRNA ex-pression of IL-22 began to increase 4 weeks and reached the peak 6 weeks after the infection(vs. 0 week,both P<0.05),and continuously declined 8 weeks and 12 weeks post-infections(vs. 6 weeks,both P<0.05). The increase of the expression of IL-22R1 mRNA was correlated with the progression of fibrosis,and the peak was in 12 weeks post-infections(vs. 0 week and 6 weeks,both P<0.05). The number of senescence-associated beta-galactosidase-positive HSCs was reduced with the decreasing expression of IL-22 in the advanced liver fibrosis. Conclusion IL-22 and IL-22R1 are involved in the pathogenesis of schistoso-miasis liver fibrosis. As an inflammation factor,IL-22 significantly increases in the early stage of fibrosis. The expression of IL-22 decreases in the late stage of fibrosis,which may contribute to HSC senescence and restrict liver fibrosis.

Objective To explore the relationship between cervical bone age and male juvenile mandibular second molar (Msm) root growth ,and to provide evidence for the development of bone and teeth in patients with orthodontic treatment . Methods The CBCT and lateral cephalometric radiographs of 114 cases of 9 .5 to 15 .5 years old children in Chongqing city and ad‐olescents cervical vertebral bone and MSM root length were measured ,using statistical analysis to explore the relationship between cervical vertebral bone ,tooth root length change of age and Msm .Results By Pearson correlation analysis ,Msm root length chan‐ges and cervical vertebral bone were positively correlated(r= 0 .737 ,P< 0 .01) .Msm root length changes showed a positive correla‐tion with age(r= 0 .681 ,P< 0 .01) .Msm root length changes was positively related with dental age(r = 0 .795 ,P< 0 .01) .Conclu‐sion The root growth of the mandibular second molar was highly correlated with cervical vertebral bone in male children .When the growth and development of patients were judged by orthodontic treatment ,we can adopt the mandibular second molar root length forecast growth level of male adolescents .

Objective To explore the mechanism of resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics of Moraxella catarrhalis (Me) in children with lower respiratory tract infection, to guide the rational and objective administration and provide measures of avoiding changes of antimicrobial resistance of Mc. Methods Total 40 strains Mc with positive beta-lactamase were taken from lower respiratory tract of hospitalized children with pneumonia from July to December in 2006. Polymerase chain reaction technology was used to amplify genes. The DNA product of the 40 strains were digested by restriction enzyme (BCgI). The expression and type of the drug resistance gene (BRO) for ampicillin according to different strap in agarose gel electrophoresis were analyzed. Clinical characteristics of different genotype was studied. Results Among 40 strains Me with positive Nitrocefin disk, positive BRO-1 gene was 90.0% while positive BRO-2 gene was 7.5%, and another 2.5% was neither positive BRO-1 gene nor positive BRO-2 gene. BRO-3 or TEM-1 enzyme produced may be the possible cause. The diameter of inhibition zone to beta-lactam antibiotics of Mc was smaller in positive BRO-1 gene than that Mc of positive BRO-2 gene. Conclusions BRO-1 gene was the main genotype of Mc with beta-laetamase positive in our study.

AIM:To investigate the effect of intense pulsed light on the meibomian gland dysfunction ( MGD) , and to observe whether the intense pulsed light can improve the symptoms and objective indexes of the patients with meibomian gland dysfunction. · METHODS: A retrospective noncomparative interventional case series was conducted. Totally 21 MGD patients (42 eyes) were selected from November 2016 to February 2017 in Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, the results of the following tests is recorded:OSDI score, corneal fluorescein staining, tear break-up time, ocular surface analyzer, scanning confocal microscopy, all patients respectively were received intense pulsed light treatment 3 times at 3wk intervals, and followed up after 1mo. Paired sample t test was used to analyze the difference in outcome. ·RESULTS: In the 21 cases ( 42 eyes ) , the OSDI score decreased, the mean value before treatment was 30. 18 ± 4. 07, and the mean value after treatment was 24. 87±4. 32. The first tear film break-up time ( first, BUT) increased, the mean value before treatment was 5. 37 ± 0. 82s, the mean value after treatment was 7. 12 ± 0. 74s. The mean value of meibomian gland secretion scores before the treatment was 1. 57 ± 0. 52,the mean value after treatment was 1. 22 ± 0. 52. The mean value of corneal fluorescence staining before treatment was 0. 82 ± 0. 41, and the mean value after treatment was 0. 51 ± 0. 53, the difference was statistically significant (t=11. 2, 2. 68, 3. 31, 2. 78, 2. 61;P<0. 05). · CONCLUSION: Intense pulsed light can effectively improve the subjective symptoms of patients with MGD and alleviate the obstruction of meibomian glands. It is an important method for MGD treatment.

Objective To evaluate the effect of moderate activities at moderate high altitude on acute mountain sickness (AMS) incidence .Methods Ninety-one healthy sea level residents traveled from sea level (345 m) to high altitude city (3200 m) ,by train within 48-hour .They walked 5 kilometers after 2-night stayed ,Lake Louis Score (LLS) Questionnaires ,blood pressure(BP) and oxygen saturation (SpO2 ) was administered before and after walking .Results Seven subjects were excluded because of incomplete data .The incidence of AMS before and after exercise was 20 .24% (n=17/84) and 11 .90% (n=10/84) respectively(P>0 .05) .Af-ter a 5 kilometer walking ,the heart rate increased from (73 .83 ± 9 .96)bpm to(84 .31 ± 12 .55)bpm (P<0 .05) ,Systolic BP and SpO2 level decreased from(128 .86 ± 13 .93)mm Hg to (124 .48 ± 13 .13)mm Hg ,(92 .80 ± 2 .25)% to (89 .94 ± 2 .45)% (P<0 .05) .Headache symptom improved after walking (P<0 .05) .Smoking was negative correlate with LLS score before and after ex-ercise(P<0 .05) .There is no relation between SpO2 and LLS scores .Conclusion Walking five kilometers at 3200 m improve head-ache symptom and tend to decrease AMS .