Objective To estimate the association of the single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) and the serum concentration of interleukin (IL)-18 with ulcerative colitis (UC) . Methods Samples collected from 50 patients with UC and 128 healthy controls were detected for SNPs of IL-18 gene including rs187238, rs5744228, rs360718 and rs360717 using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and direct sequencing. Meanwhile, the serum level of IL-18 was measured. ResultsSerum concentration of IL-18 was higher in patients with UC than in healthy controls [(3029.9±111.7) pg/ml vs ( 133.2±39.4) pg/ml,(P<0.01)], rs187238 C, rs360718 C and rs360717 A were significantly related to UC (X~2=9.26, P<0.01). There was significant difference in frequencies of rs187238 C, rs360718 C and rs360717 A between patients with UC and healthy controls (X~2=9.26, P<0. 01). Serum concentration of IL-18 was higher in UC patients with C allele than in healthy controls (P<0.05).Conclusions There is correlation between SNP and serum level of IL-18 , which may involve in susceptibility to UC.

Objective To research the portable electron video equipment for tracheal intubatton in first aid. Methods According to the attributes of physiological bend and specialty of windpipe and gular of image, a horniness endoscopic of "C" model was designed with optical interface, CCD image transducer and small crystal display. It could quickly and visually lead tracheal intubatton through nonnasality. Results It was portable, visual, easily-operated. The rate of successful leading of tracheal intubatton is 97.8% . Conclusion It is especially suited to field battle, first aid, abrupt affairs, etc.

Objective To explore the diagnosis and treatment of altitude sickness combined with urinary retention. Methods 30 cases of altitude sickness combined with urinary retention were treated from April 16th to 26th,2010.They were all male,The average age of them was 24 years (range,19 -38).All were the first time entering the high altitude area (3600 -5000 m) from low altitude area (600 - 1800 m ).The urinary frequency of 25 patients reduced from 8 to 10 times/d to 2 to 4 times/d,the urine output reduced from the 1500- 2400 ml/d to 600- 800 ml/d; the other 5 patients had no urine in 12 -18 h,even had no sense to urinate.26 patients also combined with altitude pulmonary edema and 4 combined with altitude cerebral edema.30 patients had double renal columns enlarged,21 cases had urinary protein ( + ～ ++ ). Results 30 patients were exported urine 300 -600 ml within 10 min,leaded to urine 1800 -2300ml in 12 h,returned to normal voiding after catheter removal in 18 -24 h. After comprehensive treatment such as oxygen,dehydration,diuretic,sedative,antispasmodic and anti-infection,22 cases who with chest tightness,shortness of breath,dyspnea,hemoptysis foam sputum,headache,vomiting and other symptoms of jet-like improved apparently after hospital admission within 1 hour.Their heart rate downed from 90 - 145beats/min to 68 -92 beats/min,respiration from 28 -45 times/min to 18 - 28 times/min,oxygen saturation from 48％ - 84％ to 92％ - 100％ ; 8 cases who with shortness of breath,palpitation and headache improved not obviously.After the antihypertensive treatment,their blood pressure was still high (systolic blood pressure 150 - 180 mm Hg,diastolic blood pressure 90 -110 mm Hg),oxygen saturation between 78％ to 87％,so they were carried to rear area for further treatment.30 cases were all cured no death. Conclusions The high altitude urinary retention is reversible disease,which is often associated with high altitude pulmonary edema,altitude cerebral edema,acute subclinical renal dysfunction and gastrointestinal disorders.They are easily being induced by elements such as gastroenteritis,lung infection,tonsillitis,periodontitis,tiredness and so on; low atmospheric pressure,hypoxia and high altitude is the possible cause; the ratio of missed diagnosis is high; the treatment of oxygen and indwelling catheterization is better; The best method of prevention is to wear pressurized suits and adapt the environment in a ladder-step gradual way.

Objective To identify a psoriasis susceptibility locus on chromosome4q in a Chinese Han population.Methods The genome search was performed using12microsatellite spanning chromosome4q in64Chinese Han families(372family members)comprising197affected and175unaffected individuals.GENEHUNTER was used for the parametric and non-parametric linkage analyses.Results(1)Non-paramet-ric linkage analyses:single-point analyses revealed that two adjacent loci on chromosome4q D4S413and D4S1597had evidence of linkage,with NPL-scores of2.04and2.23,and P values of0.021and0.014re-spectively.Multi-point analyses showed a peak NPL-score of3.44and the corresponding P value of0.00056at157.9cM where D4S413located.Moreover,NPL score of more than3was found with a range from155.1cM to172.3cM.(2)Parametric linkage analyses revealed a LOD score of3.70,a heterogeneity LOD score of4.35and a high proportion of linked families(?)of85%under the assumption of a dominant model with dis-ease-allele frequency of0.0062and penetrance of10%at D4S1597.Conclusion Chromosome4q contains genes involved in the susceptibility to psoriasis vulgaris in a Chinese Han population.

Objective To identify the genetic locus for disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis(DSAP).Methods Genome DNA was extracted from the whole blood of the family members of a pedigree of DSAP.Genotyping on chromosome12q that had been identified was performed by using7microsatellite mark-ers to scan the family members of DSAP and analysed with LINKAGE(5.1Version).Results A maximum2-point lod score of5.15with marker D12S79at a recombination fraction(?)=0.00was found.Conclusion Our study supports that DSAP gene localizes at the long arm of chromosome12,which was first reported in the literature.

Objective To analyses the mutation of connexin30gene in a pedigree with hidrotic ec-todermal dysplasia(HED).Methods Blood samples were obtained from18affected and16normal individ-uals in this family.Mutation scanning was carried out by PCR and direct sequencing.Results A transition,at position on connexin30gene31(G→A),leading to a missense mutation(G11R),was detected in18patients,but was not found in16normal individuals in this HED family and in188unrelated,population-matched control individuals,which indicated that it did not represent common polymorphism.Conclusion A missense mutation(31G→A)in the connexin30gene has been determined in the pedigree with HED,which is probably one of the molecular bases of the pathogenesis of the disease.

Objective: To study the oxidative damage of di- (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) on MCF-7 cells, and to investigate the effects of 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (3β-HSD) gene silence or overexpression on DEHP-induced oxidative damage. Methods: MCF-7 cells, 3β-HSD gene silencing cells and 3β-HSD gene overexpression cells were treated with different doses of DEHP (0,0.05,0.1,0.2,0.4,0.8 mmol/L) for 24h, then intracellular oxidative damage index such as MDA, SOD, GSH, GSH-PX were detected, DNA repair gene hOGG1, hMTH1 mRNA expression were tested by Q-PCR, hOGG1, hMTH1 protein expression were detected by western blot. Results: After MCF-7 cells were treated by DEHP, MDA levels increased; SOD activity, GSH content, GSH-PX activity decreased, hOGG1 and hMTH1 mRNA expression levels increased, hOGG1 and hMTH1 protein expression levels increased, the differences were statistically significant when compared with control (P<0.05 or P<0.01) . In 3β-HSD gene silencing cells which were treated by DEHP, when compared with the same dose group of MCF-7 cells, MDA content increased, SOD activity, GSH content, GSH-PX activity decreased, hOGG1 and hMTH1 mRNA expression levels decreased, hOGG1 and hMTH1 protein expression levels decreased, the difference were statistically significant (P<0.05 or P<0.01) . In 3β-HSD gene overexpression cells which were treated by DEHP, when compared with the same dose group of MCF-7 cells, MDA content decreased; SOD activity, GSH content, GSH-PX activity increased, of hOGG1 and hMTH1 mRNA expression levels increased, hOGG1 and hMTH1 protein expression levels increased, the difference were statistically significant (P<0.05 or P<0.01) . Conclusion DEHP could cause oxidative damage in MCF-7 cells, induce the changes of related genes and proteins, 3β-HSD plays an antioxidant role in the process of DEHP ox-idative damage.

OBJECTIVETo disclose the molecular genetic mechanism of type 2 diabetes mellitus and to determine chromosomal location of type 2 diabetes mellitus gene.

METHODSGenome-wide screening and genotyping were conducted in a family of type 2 diabetes mellitus, and linkage analysis by LINKAGE and GENEHUNTER package was used to determine the potential chromosomal location of the family of type 2 diabetes mellitus gene.

RESULTSEvidence of linkage was found at the long arm of chromosome 2. The maximum Lod score is 1.80 and non-parameter Lod score is 5.06.

CONCLUSIONThe type 2 diabetes mellitus gene of the family is located at 2q.

Adult ; Age of Onset ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Chromosome Mapping ; Chromosomes, Human, Pair 2 ; genetics ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 ; genetics ; Family Health ; Female ; Genetic Linkage ; Genetic Predisposition to Disease ; genetics ; Genome, Human ; Humans ; Lod Score ; Male ; Microsatellite Repeats ; Middle Aged ; Pedigree

Objective:To explore the effect of combining motor imagery therapy (MIT) with kinesio taping in rehabilitating the upper limb motor function of stroke survivors.Methods:Ninety-two stroke survivors were randomized into a control group ( n=31), an MIT group ( n=31), and a combination group ( n=30). All were given 40 minutes of basic rehabilitation therapy daily, while the MIT group received additional MIT therapy, and the combination group received kinesio taping with the MIT therapy. The taping was applied according to a patient′s condition and changed every other day. The MIT was conducted twice a day. The experiment lasted 8 weeks, six days a week. Before and after the 8 weeks, the upper limb functioning, ability in the activities of daily living and muscle tension of each subject were assessed using the Fugl-Meyer assessment for the upper extremities (FMA-UE), the Hong Kong version of the functional test for a hemiplegic upper extremity (FTHUE-HK), the modified Barthel index (MBI) and the modified Ashworth scale (MAS). Results:The average post-treatment FMA-UE and MBI scores of the combination group were significantly higher than those of the MIT group, and both were significantly higher than the control group′s averages. The average FTHUE-HK grading of the combination group and MIT group after the treatment was significantly higher than in the control group, with that of the combination group significantly superior to the MIT group′s average. After the intervention the average MAS rating of the combination group was significantly lower than that of the control group.Conclusion:MIT combined with Kinesio taping can significantly improve the upper limb motor functioning of stroke survivors, and significantly reduce their abnormal muscle tone compared to traditional treatments.

OBJECTIVETo study the potential association of DNA oxidation and DNA methylation, in vitro cultured cells were exposed to different doses of H2O2, 8-oxo-dG formation, cell DNA 5-mC contents were analyzed to explore the time- dose-response relationship of DNA oxidation and DNA methylation.

METHODSA549 cells were exposed to different doses of H2O2, 8-oxo-dG formation and cell genomic DNA 5-mC contents were analyzed by a high-performance liquid chromatography system and high performance capillary electrophoresis (HPCE), respectively.

RESULTSH2O2 induced the formation of 8-oxo-dG and 5-mC in different characteristics, it need at least 10 days for significant changes in the level of DNA methylation, whereas under the same conditions, changes in the level of DNA oxidation cast only 12 hours. H2O2 induced decreased levels of DNA methylation in A549 cells in a dose-dependent manner. In a certain range of time and dose, it showed a negative correlation between DNA oxidation and DNA methylation.

CONCLUSIONThe study suggests that oxidative DNA could lead to reduced levels of DNA methylation, DNA oxidation may affect the regulation of cellular methylation mechanisms, in the course of chemical mutagenesis, DNA oxidation may be an earlier important molecule event than DNA methylation.

Cell Line ; DNA ; chemistry ; DNA Damage ; DNA Methylation ; Deoxyguanosine ; analogs & derivatives ; chemistry ; Humans ; Hydrogen Peroxide ; toxicity ; Oxidative Stress