Objective To investigate the effects of volatile organic compounds escaped from alkyd dope on neurotransmitter content in the brain of mice.Methods 56 BALB/c mice were randomly divided into 7 groups,8 in each and exposed to volatile organic compounds(30 mg/m3)escaped from alkyd dope by dynamic inhalation exposure.The neurotransmitters(cholines,monoamines,amino acids)in the brain were determined during the period of exposure and comeback.Results Compared with the control,DA,5-HT,NE and Glu significantly decreased and Gly,GABA significantly increased during the period of exposure,however NE still kept significant decrease during the period of comeback.Conclusion Volatile organic compounds escaped from alkyd dope may cause neurochemical change in mice.

OBJECTIVE:To investigate the feasibility,safety and efficacy of domestic small waist big edge-type occluder for patients with multiple outlets sac-type membranous ventricular septal defection (VSD),and summarize its technical problems and the choice of treatment strategies.METHODS:A total of 20 patients with sac-type membranous VSD,underwent left ventricular angiography at left anterior oblique 45°-60° plus CAOD 20°-25°;the left ventricular entrance diameters were 7-21 (10.9±5.2) mm,more than 2 outlets in the right ventricular surfaces,and the largest outlet diameters were 3-10 (4.8±2.9) mm.According to the result from transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) and angiography,the sac-bag size,shape,location,extent of tissue adhesion,and stability were determined.Different types of small waist big edge-type occluder were implanted,and the occluder diameter was 5-14 (4.6±2.8) mm.Following 15 minutes of blocking,the immediate effects of occlusion were observed through repeating left ventricuiar angiography and TTE.All patients rechecked ultrasonic cardiography and electrocardiogram at 5-7 days of hospital stay,and 1,3,6 and 12 months following surgery.All patients took aspirin tablets for 6 months.RESULTS:Of 20 patients,17 cases underwent domestic small waist big edge occluder,blocked successfully through left ventricular entrance,2 cases were successful using symmetry block,and 1 case was failed.Intraoperative occlusion did not affect the aortic valve and tricuspid valve function.There were 1 case with left bundle branch block and 1 case with right bundle branch block during the operation,and all recovered within a week by using hormone therapy.After 6 months,the cardiac sizes were reduced to different degrees.CONCLUSION:It is safe and effective to treat multiple outlets sac-shaped membranous VSD with domestic small waist big edge-type occluder.The key technology,according to the sac size,shape,firmness,outlet orientation,import size,and the size of aortic stump,is to determine the block site and to select a suitable occluder.

Objective We reported the rehabilitative nursing points of patients with pectoralis minor muscle transplantation for recovery of thumb oppositional function. Methods We selected 10 patients who underwent pectoralis minor muscle transplantation for recovery of thumb oppositional function and gave them perfect preoperative examination and psychological nursing. We also implemented rigorous monitoring postoperation and auxiliary electric stimulation and functional exercises. The emphasis was put on the exercise of thumb oppositional function. Results The thumb oppositional function of all the ten patients recovered. The myodynamia reached level 4 and the shape of thenar was satisfying after 6 to 12 months of follow-up visit. Conclusions Sufficient preoperative psychological nursing and effective postoperative rehabilitative treatment had pivotal significance for the success of operation and the recovery of thumb oppositional function.

Objective To investigate the immunomodulation of lower polypeptide from sea cucumber in mice.Methods Effects of polypeptide from sea cucumber on the immunity were studied by the observation of the serum hemolysins level(HC_(50)),the plaque-forming cell (PFC),the phagocytosis of the phagocytes and the activities of NK cells.Results To compare experiment groups with control group,the enhancement facilitation of HC_(50),PFC,phagocytosis ability of macrophage and activity of NK cell was observed.Conclusion The results indicated that polypeptide from sea cucumber has the function of immunomodulation in mice.

Objective: To investigate the prevalence of hyperactive behavior and risk factors among preschool children, and to provide a reference for early intervention of problem behavior. Methods: A total of 7 982 children aged 3-6 were selected from 30 kindergartens by multi stage stratified cluster random sampling in 5 areas, Anhui Province, and their parents were surveyed with Conners Parent Rating Scales(PSQ) and Related factors questionnaire from June to July 2020. Results: A tollay of 126 children were detected with hyperactivity behaviors, with a detection rate of 1.6%. The detection rate of boys (2.2%) was higher than that of girls (0.8%). The difference was statistically significant ( χ 2=26.51, P <0.01). Among 126 hyperactive children, 40(31.7%)had another type of behavior problem, and 82(65.1%)had two or more additional behavior problems. The results of Logistic regression analysis showed that boy( OR =2.85, 95% CI =1.88-4.30), sleep deprivation( OR =1.87, 95% CI =1.31-2.68), occupation of mother being farmer or otherwise( OR =1.81, 95% CI =1.11-2.94) were associated with more hyperactivity behavior. While, living with parents in the past six months ( OR =0.61, 95% CI =0.40-0.92) was associated with less hyperactivity behavior( P <0.05). Conclusion Early intervention of preschool children s behavior problems should focus on boys, maintain reasonable sleep time and increase parental care.

Objective:To investigate the effects of β-glucan combined with agonistic anti-CD40 monoclonal antibody (5C11) on the immune functions of dendritic cells (DCs) and the possible molecular mechanism.Methods:Mononuclear cells were separated from fresh concentrated white cells (granulocytes) of healthy subjects using Ficoll density gradient centrifugation, and induced by GM-CSF and IL-4 to differentiate into immature DCs. Following various stimulation (5C11 alone, β-glucan alone, 5C11 combined with β-glucan), flow cytometry was used to detect the expression of CD40, CD80, CD83, CD86 and MHC-Ⅱ molecule HLA-DR on the surface of DCs. ELISA was used to detect the secretion of cytokines including IL-12, IL-6, TNF-α and IL-10. Western blot was used to detect the phosphorylation of proteins related to MAPK signaling pathway.Results:Flow cytometry suggested that β-glucan significantly induced the expression of co-stimulatory molecule CD40 on the surface of DCs ( P<0.05). After the DCs were co-stimulated with β-glucan and 5C11, CD80, CD83 and CD86 expression were further significantly increased, and a strong synergistic effect on CD83 expression, a key marker of DC maturation, was observed ( P<0.01). ELISA showed that β-glucan combined with 5C11 could significantly promote the secretion of cytokines such as IL-12, IL-6 and TNF-α by DCs, and have a synergistic effect on the secretion of IL-12, a critical cytokine in regulating DC functions ( P<0.01). Western blot indicated that the phosphorylation of p38 MAPK and p44/42 MAPK in DCs was increased significantly after combined treatment, and the phosphorylation started earlier and lasted longer compared to that in DCs stimulated with 5C11 or β-glucan alone ( P<0.01). Conclusions:This study suggested that β-glucan combined with 5C11 had a synergistic effect on promoting the maturation and improving the immune functions of DCs, providing a new strategy for the preparation of anti-tumor DC vaccines.

OBJECTIVETo assess the value of chromosome microarray analysis (CMA) for identifying the etiology of patients with congenital cleft lip and palate.

METHODSTwenty-two patients with no identifiable chromosomal aberrations by conventional cytogenetic technique were selected. DNA was extracted and hybridized with Affymetrix CytoScan(TM) HD arrays following the manufacturer's protocol. The data were analyzed with a CHAS v2.0 software.

RESULTSCMA analysis has identified submicroscopic copy number variants (CNVs) in all of the cases, which have ranged from 100 kb to 1.8 Mb. Potential pathogenic CNVs were identified in 5 patients (22.7%), which involved microdeletions and microduplications on 8p23.1, 10q22.2-q22.3, 6q26, 20p12.1 and 18q12.3. MYST4, MACROD2 and SOX7 genes are likely the causative genes.

CONCLUSIONCMA is an effective method for identification of etiology in patients with cleft lip and palate. CMA should be provided for patients with cleft lip and palate but a normal karyotype. Especially for those with additional structural abnormalities, there is a high risk for submicroscopic chromosomal aberrations.

Child ; Child, Preschool ; Chromosome Aberrations ; Chromosome Disorders ; diagnosis ; genetics ; Cleft Lip ; diagnosis ; genetics ; Cleft Palate ; diagnosis ; genetics ; DNA Copy Number Variations ; Female ; Humans ; Infant ; Male ; Microarray Analysis

Objective:To investigate the effect of tripartite motif-containing 23 (Trim23) on the differentiation and maturation of dendritic cells and the possible mechanism.Methods:Mouse bone marrow-derived dendritic cells (BMDCs) were prepared from bone marrow cells of C57BL/6 mice with the presence of Flt3L. Real-time quantitative PCR and Western blot were used to detect the expression of Trim23 in BMDCs after LPS stimulation. An overexpression vector for full-length Trim23 (Trim23 OE) was constructed and transfected into BMDCs, and the pcDNA3.1 empty vector was used as control. Flow cytometry was used to detect the expression of CD80, CD86, CD40 and MHCⅡ on the surface of vector-transfected BMDCs after LPS stimulation and ELISA was used to detect the secretion of IL-12p40, TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-10 by these cells. CD8 + and CD4 + T cells were isolated from spleen and lymph nodes of OT-Ⅰ and OT-Ⅱ mice by magnetic beads and co-cultured with LPS-treated BMDCs in the presence of ovalbumin (OVA). Flow cytometry was used to detect the proliferation and differentiation of CD8 + and CD4 + T cells. Western blot was performed to analyze the phosphorylation of p38, ERK1/2 and AKT in BMDCs. Two overexpression vectors for Trim23 mutants lacking RING or ARF domain (Trim23 ΔRING and Trim23 ΔARF) were constructed and transfected into BMDCs. Then flow cytometry and ELISA were used to detect the expression of surface molecules and cytokines. Results:The expression of Trim23 in BMDCs was significantly down-regulated after LPS stimulation. The expression of MHCⅡ, CD86 and CD80 and the secretion of TNF-α and IL-6 decreased significantly in BMDCs overexpressing Trim23. Furthermore, overexpression of Trim23 inhibited the ability of BMDCs to induce the proliferation and differentiation of CD4 + T cells and the proliferation of CD8 + T cells. Western blot showed that the phosphorylation of p38 and ERK1/2 decreased significantly in Trim23-overexpressing BMDCs. Compared with wildtype Trim23, overexpression of Trim23 ΔRING had no significant influence on the expression of surface molecules (MHCⅡ and CD86) and the secretion of cytokines (TNF-α and IL-6) in BMDCs stimulated by LPS. Conclusions:Trim23 overexpression inhibited the maturation and immune activation of BMDCs via MAPK signal pathway and its RING domain. This study provided reference for targeting Trim23 to improve the immune response of dendritic cell-based tumor vaccines.