Transcription is a multi-stage process that coordinates several steps during the transcription cycle including pre-initiation,initiation and elongation.Recent advances by genome-wide study suggest that control of transcription elongation is a critical step for precise regulation of gene expression across species from Drosophila to mammals.Here we review the molecular mechanisms of how transcription elongation of RNA polymeraseⅡ(PolⅡ) is modulated by the major pausing factors-NELF,DSIF and the positive elongation factor P-TEFb,which is the key player in pause release.We also discuss the potential implications of regulation of transcription elongation in pathogenesis of cancer,inflammation and virus infection.

Objective To discuss the role of matrix metalloproteinase-8(MMP-8) mRNA in apical granuloma and periapical cyst by detecting the its expressions in the periapical granuloma and periapical cyst.Methods Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR) technique was used to measure the expressions of MMP-8 mRNA in 22 cases of periapical granuloma,11 cases of periapical cyst and 10 cases of normal periapical tissues.Results The positive rates and the levels of MMP-8 mRNA expression in apical granulomas and periapical cysts were significantly higher than those in normal tissues(P0.05).Conclusion The expression of MMP-8 may play an important role in the pathogenesy of apical granuloma and periapical cyst,and it may be involved in the process of bone destruction.

Objective To investigate the efficacy and side effects of MINE regimen, as a salvage regimen, in treating patients with recurrent and refractory intermediate grade non-Hodgkin lymphoma(NHL).Methods 45 patients failing to CHOP or CHOP-like regimen were treated with MINE regimen and every patient had received 2-6 cycles of treatment. IFO 15 g/m2, ivgtt on d1-3, combined with mesna 400 mg iv for3 times on Oh, 4h, 8h after IFO ivgtt; MIT 10 mg/m2 ivgtt on dl; VP1665 mg/m2 ivgtt on d1-3. 21-28 daysconsisted of one cycle. The therapeutic effects and side effects were evaluated according to the WHO criteria.Results In all 45 patients, 53.3 % of overall response rate were achieved CR for 9 cases, 15 cases PR, 13 cases SD and 8 cases PD. Main side effects were myelosuppression, nausea, vomit, alopecia, etc. Conclusion MINE regimen is an effective and safe salvage regimen in treating patients with recurrent and refractory intermediate grade NHL. Further clinical study on the application of MINE regimen is recommended.

Objective:To investigate the changes in plasma ET-1 and ANF in IDDM and its microvascular complication.Methods:The plasma levels of ET-1 and ANF were measured by radioimmunoassy in 31 patients with IDDM and 25 normal controls.Results:The plasma levels of ET-1 and ANF significantly increased in IDDM compared with the normal controls (P<0.01);and the levels were also markedly higher in diabetics with microangiopathy complications than in those withou the complications (P<0.01).The more kinds of microangiopathey complications,the higher level of the plasma ET-1 and ANF,which suggests that the elevation of plasma ET-1 and ANF may be concerned with the microangiopathy and ET-1 may reflect the degree of vascular endothelial cell damage.There were no significant correlation between plasma ET-1 or ANF and blood glucose,fructosamine and C-peptide,but the plasma levels of ET-1 and ANF both correlated with the duration of diabetes mellitus.And the plasma level of ET-1 positively correlated with ANF1 (P<0.01).Conclusion:The results of study suggest that ET-1 and ANF are both associated with the development,progress and severity of microvascular complications.

Objective To investigate the life quality and influencing factorin stroke patient.MethodTotally 205 hospi-talized stroke patientin the neurology departmenwere investigated with SF-36 scale .The datwere performed the descriptive sta-tistic,t-tesand multiple linearegression analysi.ResultThe scoreof general healthy statu,physiological function ,physiolog-ical role ,somatipain and social function in the patientwith stroke were significantly lowethan thain the national norm (P＜0 . 01) .The recurrence frequency ,age ,comorbidity ,education level and income were significanfactoraffecting the life quality in the stroke patien.Conclusion The level of general health statu,physiological function ,physiological role ,somatipain and social function are decreased significantly .Therefore iirecommended to perform the pertinenintervention in the clinical work .

Objective To determine the content of rutin in fruits,stems,and leaves of Sambucus williamsii Hance,and provide an essential reference for the exploitation and utilization of the resources. Methods The content of rutin was analyzed on an Agilent ZORBAX Eclispse XDB C18 column(150 mmí4. 6 mm,5 μm). The mobile phase was methanol-0. 1%phosphoric acid (4555),the column temperature was set at 25 ℃,the flow rate was 0. 8 mL·min-1,and the detection wavelength was set at 360 nm. Results The linear range of rutin was 0. 105-0. 525 μg (r=0. 999 6),the average recovery was 97. 86%,and RSD was 0. 49%. The content of rutin in stems, leaves, and fruits of Sambucus williamsii Hance was 0. 171, 0. 522, and 0. 165 mg·g-1 ,respectively. Conclusion The stems,leaves and fruits of Sambucus williamsii Hance all contain rutin,but at a significant different content level. The leaves contain the highest level of rutin.

Objective To evaluate the structure and function of left ventricle in diabetes mellitus (DM) patients without complications by myocardial velocity gradient (MVG) measured by myocardial velocity profile (MVP). Methods Thirty type 2 DM patients without complications and 30 healthy volunteers as controls were enrolled. The heart structure, systolic function and diastolic function of left ventricle were measured by echocardiography and the left ventricular mass index (LVMI) was calculated. Mitral annular systolic movement (Sm) , early rapid filling phase movement ( Em) and atrial contraction movement(Am) were measured by tissue Doppler image and the left ventricular MVG at diastole and systole in subendocardium and subepicardium (MVGs,MVGd) were measured by MVP. Results The diameter of left atria and left ventricle, thickness of interventricular septum and LVMI were higher in DM group than those of control group ( P <0. 05 or P <0. 01) , MVGs, MVGd, and Em were lower in DM group than those of control group( P <0. 05 or P <0. 01). There were no significant differences on E/A, Em/Am and E/Em between two groups. In addition, there were also no significant differences on Sm,left ventricular ejection fraction and left ventricular fraction shortening between two groups. Conclusions Structure and function of left ventricle have changed in patients of DM without complications. MVG measured by MVP is an accurate and sensitive index to assess left ventricular systolic and diastolic function.

Objective To investigate the value of platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) in the prognosis prediction of patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).Methods Total of 105 patients with DKA who were treated in resuscitation room of Peking Union Medical College Hospital from January 1,2006 to December 31,2015 were reviewed.Among them,there were 8 cases died,and the other 97 cases survived.Another 105 patients with diabetes mellitus who were treated in the ward of Endocrinol ogy Department in the same period were selected as non DKA control group.The clinical characteristics of the patients in each group were compared and Logistic regression analysis was performed on the prognosis of DKA.Results Mechanical ventilation,simultaneous other organ dysfunction,PLR,Glasgow coma score related to prognosis of DKA (P ＜ 0.05).The OR value of platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio was 3.242.The optimal cutoff value of PLR for predicting the prognosis of patients was 256.50.Its sensitivity and specificity were 87.5％ and 88.7％,respectively.Conclusions PLR can be used as a sensitive indicator to predict the prognosis of DKA patients.

OBJECTIVE:To investigate the inhibitory effect of Baixuan xiatare tablet on the model mouse with allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). METHODS:60 BALB/c mice were equally randomized into normal control (isometric solvent) group,model (isometric solvent)group,ebastine(positive control,0.003 g/kg)group and the groups of high,middle and low doses of Baixuan xiatare tablet(2.0,1.0 and 0.5 g/kg). The mice were given drugs,ig,once daily for 14 consecutive days. 0.5% 2,4-dinitrofluoro-benzene(DNFB)acetone olive oil solution was applied,for sensitization,on the prepared mouse’s skins one and two days before administration,and 0.2% DNFB acetone olive oil solution on their left ears 16 days thereafter to establish mouse models of ACD. At 48 h after successful establishment of the models,the thickness of the mouse’s left ear margin was measured and the difference value and swelling degree were calculated;flow cytometer was used to determine the levels of T lymphocyte subsets CD4+ and CD8+ in mouse blood and calculate the ratio of CD4+ to CD8+;the levels of interleukin 4(IL-4)and IL-6 in mouse serum were de-termined. RESULTS:Compared with normal control group,those in the model group had higher difference value of ear margin and swelling degree,lower level of CD4+ in blood and ratio of CD4+ to CD8+,and higher content of IL-6 in serum. There was statisti-cally difference (P<0.01). Compared with model group,those in the groups of high,middle and low doses of Baixuan xiatare tablet had lower degree of left ear swelling and higher level of CD4+ in blood;those in the groups of high and middle doses thereof had lower difference value of left ear margin and level of IL-6 in serum;and those in the group of high dose thereof had higher lev-el of CD8+ in blood. There was statistically significance(P<0.01 or P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Baixuan xiatare tablet has inhibi-tory effect to some degree on the mouse model with ACD by a mechanism which may be related to the balance of subsets CD4+and CD8+in blood and the reduction of IL-6 in serum.