Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium test is the base of genetic epidemiology. The new methods for Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium test involve: X chromosome-linked single nucleotide polymorphism Hardy-Weinberg test, inbreeding coefficient(F) test, an incomplete enumeration algorithm for an exact test of Hardy-Weinberg proportions with multiple alleles, and graphical tests for Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium based on the ternary plot. It is necessary to conduct Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium test in genetic epidemiology studies and adjust the associations as deviation of Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium occurs.

Objective To explore the effect of ghrelin on insulin release of mouse pancreatic islet ?-cell line(NIT-1 cells) and its probable mechanism.Methods NIT-1 cells were incubated in high-glucose DMEM with ghrelin.Then,the media was sampled for the assay of insulin by RIA.The(mRNA) expressions of glucose transporter 2(GluT2),pancreatic-duodenal homeobox-1(PDX-1),inwardly rectifying potassium channel with two transmembrane regions(Kir6.2) and sulphonylurea receptor 1(SUR-1) in the cells were detected by using RT-PCR.The cell proliferation was determined by MTT assay.Results(1) 10~(-9)mol/L to 10~(-7)mol/L of ghrelin inhibited dose-dependently the high-glucose challenged insulin release of the NIT-1 cells.(2) The mRNA expression of Kir6.2,but not GluT2,PDX-1and SUR-1,was down-regulated by 10~(-7)mol/L of ghrelin.(3) Ghrelin had no effect on proliferation of the cells.Conclusions Ghrelin inhibits high-glucose induced insulin secretion of the islet ?-cells.This effect may be secondary to the down-regulation for the expression of Kir6.2,(a component) of ATP-sensitive potassium channel.

Objective To find the cells in myocardium controlling in cardiomyogenic differentiation of marrow derived-mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs).Methods Rat marrow derived-MSCs,cardiomyocytes(CM)and endothelial cells(EC)were isolated and cultured,then MSCs were incubated with the CM or EC or cultured alone after labeled by 5-Bromo-2-deoxyuridine(BrdU)for 72 hours.The cells were identified by morphology,immunocytochemistry and double immunocytochemistry.Results More than 95% of the cells isolated and cultured belonged to MSCs,CM or EC.Incubated with CM,most MSCs labeled by BrdU showed cardiomyocyte-like morphology.After 4 weeks of cultivation,positive staining of double immunocytochemistry of BrdU and Sarcomeric Actin or Connexin-43(CX-43)were observed in 44% cells.However,there was no obvious change in morphology and no positive staining of double immunocytochemistry was recorded in MSCs incubated with EC or cultured alone after 1、2、3 and 4 weeks of cultivation.Conclusion MSCs can differentiate into cardiomyogenic cells in cardiomyocyte microenvironment and cardiomyocytes may play a crucial role in the differentiation.

BACKGROUND: The main clinical manifestation of the nerve entrapment syndrome in the inguinal region is chronic and spontaneous pain of the scrotal region and proximal ventro-medial thigh region. Few reports have discussed the anatomic background of this kind of pain with special reference to skin innervation.OBJECTIVE: To study the features of clinical anatomy in entrapment of nerve for providing anatomic basis for preventing and treating entrapment of nerves in the inguinal region.DESIGN: Observational study based on cadavers.SETTING: Anatomical department in a university.MATERIALS: Fifty halves of twenty-five adult male cadavers that were routinely embalmed and fixed by the Anatomical Department of Dali University from January 1998 to December 2000.METHODS: Cutaneous nerves in the inguinal region in 50 halves of 25adult male cadavers were observed, measured and drawn.tionship of the genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve to the inguinal canal.RESULTS: In addition to cutaneous branches originating from the iliohypogastric nerve in 3 of 50 cases(6% ), cutaneous branches from the ilioinguinal nerve were found in the inguinal region in 45 of 50 halves(90% ),cutaneous nerves from the genital branch of genitofemoral nerve were in 21 of 50 halves(42% ), the unions of the ilioinguinal nerve and genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve were in 6 of 50 sides(12% ), and branches from the femoral branch of the genitofemoral nerve were in 4 of 50 sides(8% ) . The genital branch of genitofemoral nerve and the ilioinguinal nerve united at three the canal(1 case). The cutaneous branches of the genital branch were found to perforating the transversus abdominis and the obliquus internus abdominis via the border between the ligament and the aponeurosis of obliquus externus abring after being united with the ilioinguinal nerve.CONCLUSION: The courses of cutaneous nerves in the inguinal region vary considerably, and the anatomic variations of these nerves may be a principal cause for nerve entrapment.

Objeetive To investigate the effect of alteration of blood flow in the hepatic artery on the therapeutic effect of cryoablation in VX2 hepatic tumor rabbit model.Methods Thirty rabbits with VX2 hepatic tumor were divided into three groups according to hepatic artery blood flow:complete occlusion of the hepatic artery(group A),paaial occlusion of the hepatic artery(group B),and no occlusion of the hepatic artery(group C).With conventional CT scau and perfusion scan,the values of blood flow(BF)and blood volume(BV)of VX2 tumor were computed and the differences among the three groups were analyzed.After cryoablation,the animals were euthanized and the livers were removed.The hepatic tissue from the cryoablation area and surrounding area underwent both methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium(MTT)diaphorase staining and triphenyl tetrazolium chloride(TTC)staining.The gross pathology and histopathological 3.14)ml/100 g in group C,respectively.There were significant differences among the three groups in the BF and BV(F value was 452.16 and 421.33 in the BF and BV,respectively,P＜0.01);(2)The maximum diameter of cryoablation-induced necrosis was(2.3±0.3)cm in group A,(1.5±0.2)cm in group B,and(0.8±0.1)cm in group C,respectively.The difference was significant among the groups (F value was 315.32,P＜0.01).(3)There were well-defined frozen areas.bordering areas and normal surrounding areas in MTT staining.In group C,positive staining around some blood vessels could be seen.Conclusion Alteration of the blood flow in the hepetatic artery can affect the cryoablation efficacy.With the decrease of hepatic artery blood flow,the efficacy of cryoablation on liver tumor increased.

A CdTe/ZnSe quantum-dot submicrobead ( QBs ) , which exhibited fluorescence intensity approximately 2800-fold stronger than that of single quantum dots, was conjugated with the anti-histidine rich protein( HRP )-Ⅱ mAbs using N-( 3-( Dimethylamino ) propyl )-N'-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride ( EDC ) method as fluorescence probe. The goat anti-HRP-Ⅱ polyclonal antibodies and donkey anti-mouse polyclonal antibodies were sprayed onto the nitrocellulose membrane as test line and control line, respectively. The resultant fluorescence probes were introduced to the immunochromatographic strip for the quantitative determination of Plasmodium falciparum. For determination of Plasmodium falciparum in serum, the QBs based immunochromatographic strips exhibited a good dynamic linear range from 5 . 8 Parasite/μL to 8010 Parasite/μL with a limit of detection of 5. 8 Parasite/μL. The detection time of the proposed QBs based immunochromatographic strips for each sample was only 15 min. Moreover, the recovery rates of the intra-and inter-assay ranged from 93. 0% to 111. 9%, and 98. 3% to 115. 1% respectively, while the relative standard deviations ( RSDs) of intra-and inter-assay were below 5%.

Objective:To explore the category,prevalence and related factors of comorbidities associated with Tourette syndrome.Methods:125 patients with TS according to CCMD-3(Chinese Classification of Mental Disorders,3rd edition)were assessed with a self-designed family circumstance questionnaire,YGTSS,CBCL,Leyton obsessive-compulsive scale,and Conner's Child Behavior Checklist.Results:Of 125 TS patients,the comorbidities included attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder(ADHD,41.6%),obsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD,25.6%), anxiety disorders(8.0%),depressive disorders(4.8%),conduct disorders(8.0%),self-injurious behavior(3.2%),and sleep disorder(2.4%).Conclusion:There are many kinds of comorbid disorders at high prevalence in TS patients. These comorbidities adversely influence the therapy and prognosis of TS and are taken as the possible reasons for social function deficit.

Objective To investigate the expression of granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) and its associated mechanism during the wound healing. Methods The animal model with the full-thickness skin injury was used in the study. Fifty male mice were involved in the study and divided randomly into control group (n = 25) and GM-CSF group (n = 25). Each group had five time points (5 mice per time point). All the mice received full-thickness skin defect (1 cm × 1 cm) through the panniculus camosus on the midline of the back near the neck after anesthesia. Recombinant human granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (RhGM-CSF) gel (10 μg/cm2) were applied in the GM-CSF group and gel matrix without RhGM-CSF applied in the control group. The wound healing time and rate were observed at days 3, 5, 7, 10 and 14 after injury. The wound specimens were collected to detect the histopathological change. The microvessel density of the wound was counted based on the results of CD31 immunohistochemistry. RT-PCR was employed to detect the expression changes of GMCSF, platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) , vascular endothelial growth factor ( VEGF) and stromal cell derived factor-1 (SDF-1). Results RT-PCR results showed that the gene expression of GM-CSF reached the peak at day 3 after injury (P＜0. 01) and kept the high level at days 3-10 after injury (P＜ 0. 05) , followed by a sharp decrease to a normal level at day 14 after wound. The wound healing time was average (2.4 ±0. 3) days earlier than the control mice after application of rhGM-CSF, with significant increase of the wound healing rate during 7-14 days after injury ( P ＜ 0. 05 ). In the GM-CSF group, the early histology of trauma wound showed a small number of neutrophils, obvious epithelial cell proliferation in the wound margin, marked hyperplasia of the granulation tissue, high cell density with quantity of spindle-shaped and oval-shaped cells and increased number of new blood vessels. The microvessel density was also increased significantly (P ＜ 0. 05) at days 7-14 after injury. The gene expressions of VEGF and SDF-1 were significantly increased at day 7 and day 10 respectively after injury (P＜0.05) and the gene expression of pro-healing factor PDGF was significantly increased in every time point (at days 5, 7 and 10,P＜0.05;at day 14,P＜0.01). Conclusion GM-CSF expresses highly in the early stage after injury and can promote the wound healing, when the mechanism may relate to the up-regulated expressions of pro-angiogenic factors and pro-healing growth factors.

objective To assess the DNA damage of radiation workers in different grade hospitals,and to explore the correlation between the types of work or work time and the levels of DNA damage.Methods DNA single strand break were detected by using alkaline single cell gel electrophoresis(SCGE),and the comet was analyzed with CASP(Comet Assay Software Project).TDNA,TL,TM and OTM were calculated.Results The parameters of SCGE in the radiation greup were higher than those of control group(F=3.93,P<0.01).The significant difference was found not only among the different types of work or difierent work time,but also among the different grade hospitals(F=1.83,1.9 1,P<0.05).Conclusions Various levels of DNA damage could be detected in the radiation workers of the two hospitals.DNA damage of radiation workers is less serious in the higher-grade hospital than the lower grade one.Different types of work or work time might affect the DNA damage level.