Objective To observe the inhibition of asON phosphorothioate to the TIMP-1 gene and protein expression in the liver tissue of immune- induced hepatic fibrosis rats. Methods According to the analysis of modulator, structure protein, encoding sequence of TIMP-1 genome, we designed four different groups of asONs. These asONs were injected into the hepatic fibrosis rat models through coccygeal vein. The results were observed by RT-PCR, immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization with collagen Ⅰ、Ⅲ, special staining of collagen fiber, electron microscope. Results The asON phosphorothioate of TIMP-1 could be expressed in vivo, and could block the TIMP-1 gene and protein expression in the liver of immune- induced hepatic fibrosis rats on the level of mRNA, which could promote the degradation of collagen Ⅰ、Ⅲ(P

Objective To study the expression and distribution of TIMP 1 and TIMP 2 in liver tissue of cirrhosis patient and to investigate the roles and pathogenesis of TIMP 1 and TIMP 2 in liver cirrhosis. Methods TIMP 1 and TIMP 2 proteins and mRNA were detected with immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization methods using monoclonal antibodies and cDNA probes. Results mRNA and proteins of TIMP 1 and TIMP 2 were detected in all the liver tissues from 40 liver cirrhosis patients, all in cytoplasm but not nucleus. TIMP 1 and TIMP 2 were found co exist in all samples, while TIMP 1 concentration was higher. Conclusions mRNA and protein of TIMP 1 and TIMP 2 are found in all the cirrhosis patient samples. Liver TIMP 1 and TIMP 2 concentrations increase with the progression of liver cirrhosis, decrease the degradation of extracellular matrix proteins, resulting in the initiation and the development of liver fibrosis and liver cirrhosis.

Objective To evaluate the accuracy of prediction equations in calculating energy expenditure in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Methods In 75 elderly T2DM patients hospitalized in our hospital between August 2014 and August 2015,the resting energy expenditure (REE)measured with indirect calorimetry was compared with those calculated with six different prediction equations.Statistical analysis was performed with paired t-test,the percentage of individual coincidence,and BlandAltman method.Results The measured REE of the patients was (1 513.2 ± 240.6) kcal/d.There were statistically significant differences between the measured REE and the values predicted with Harris-Benedict,Owen,Mifflin,and Liu equations (all P ＜ 0.05),while no statistically significant differences were observed between the measured REE and the values predicted with FAO/WHO/UNU and Schofield equations (both P ＞0.05).FAO/WHO/UNU equation showed the smallest average difference from the measured value (-18.9 kcal/d),but the 95％ consistency limit (-363.3 kcal/d,325.5 kcal/d) was still beyond the acceptable clinical range.Conclusion The accuracy of prediction equations in estimating REE in elderly patients with T2DM may be dissatisfactory.

The Union Youth Science & Research Fund was set up by the Peking Union Medical College (PUMC) using the Fundamental Research Funds for the central universities.Education Ministry's National College Special Fund for Basic Science& and Research drafted and implemented its own management rules.The rules standardize the fund's various aspects including its system construction,project classification,implementation terms,outlay management,and project management.In consequence,the rules promoted the young teachers' research on funded-subjects and improved the management level on scientific research projects.

Objective　To explore the significance of dynamic determination of arterial blood gas for early diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of patients with acute respiratory stress syndrome(ARDS). Methods　The results of 655 times arterial blood gas assayed in 113 patients with ARDS were analysed retrospectively.Results　(1)Types of acid-basic disturbance:The simple acid-base disturbances were 44 cases,in which respiratory alkalosis were 20 cases, respiratory acidosis 11 cases, metabolic acidosis 10 cases, metabolic alkalosis 3 cases. Complex acid-base disturbances were 53 cases,in which respiratory alkalosis with metabolic acidosis were12 cases, respiratory alkalosis with metabolic alkalosis 14 cases, respiratory acidosis with metabolic acidosis 21 cases, respiratory alkalosis with metabolic alkalosis 6 cases. Triple acid-base disturbances (TABD) were 16 cases, in which the type of respiratory alkalosis were 11 cases, the type of respiratory acidosis 5 cases. the types of acid-base disturbances in cured patients mainly were respiratory alkalosis (17 cases) and respiratory alkalosis with metabolic alkalosis (12 cases). The types of acid-base disturbances in dead patients were mainly respiratory acidosis with metabolic acidosis (19 cases),TABD (14 cases) and respiratory acidosis (9 cases).(2)The oxygenation indexes(PaO2/FiO2) of all 113 patients were less than 26.7kPa.(3)The cured rate in 113cases was 53/113(46.0%)and the mortality was 61/113(54.0%).Conclusion　Dynamic determination of arterial blood gas and calculation of index of oxygenation were of important clinical value in diagnosis and treatment of ARDS.

Objective To investigate the effect of multi-channel minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy in combination with Yag laser in complex renal calculi operation. Methods Eighty six complex renal calculi patients were divided into two groups, study group (46 cases) was treated with multi-channel minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy combined with Yag laser, control group was treated with single-channel minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy combinated with extracorporeal shock wave treatment. Comparison of gravel removed time, stone clearance rate,postoperative hemoglobin decreasing rate, blood transfusion rate of surgery,length of stay time and operative complications were done between the two groups, the results were analysed statistically. Result The gravel removed time was (102±23) min in study group, and ( 121 ± 28) min in control group, there was no significant difference between the two groups(P ＞ 0.05 ). In study group, postoperative hemoglobin decreasing rate was 6.5%(3/46), blood transfusion rate of surgery was 17.4% (8/46), stone clearance rate was 82.6%( 38/46 ), length of stay time was (5.6 ± 1.7) d,while those in control group was 12.5%(5/40),22.5%(9/40),72.5%(29/40), (7.4 ± 1.8) d,respectively. There was statistical significance between the two groups(P＜ 0.05 ). Conclusion Multi-channel minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy in combination with Yag laser in the treatment of complex renal calculi has the shorter operation time, less blood loss,less complications and higher stone clearance rate, and is worthy of promotion.

Objective To investigate the influence of participation of healthcare-associated infection (HAI)man-agement department in ward round presided over by hospital director on hand hygiene compliance of health care workers (HCWs)in a basic-level hospital.Methods Implementation of hand hygiene in January-June 2012 (control group :HAI management department didn’t participate ward round)and January-June 2013 (trial group :HAI management department participated ward round)were investigated,the compliance of hand hygiene of two groups of HCWs and consumption of hand hygiene products of each department were compared.Results HAI case rate in trail group was significantly lower than control group (1.49% vs 2.01% )(χ2= 4.31,P<0.05);HCWs’hand hy-giene compliance rate was significantly higher than control group (71 . 56% [3 249/4 540 ]vs 44. 00% [1 914/4 350]),hand hygiene compliance rates in nurses were higher than doctors of both groups(χ2= 151.30,179.92, respectively,bothP<0.001),hand hygiene compliance rate in trial group from high to low was department of pedi-atrics,obstetrics and gynecology,surgery,and internal medicine. The consumption of rapid hand disinfectant of trail group and control group was 5.38mL/bed-day and 1.88 mL/bed-day respectively,the consumption of hand sanitizer was 11.51 mL/bed-day and 7.03 mL/bed-day respectively.Conclusion Hand hygiene checked during the ward round presided over by hospital director can improve HCWs’hand hygiene compliance,reduce the incidence of HAI,and ensure medical safety.

Aim To investigate the inhibitory effects of xanthotoxol(XT) on neutrophil infiltration and brain edema induced by focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats.Methods Focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion model in rat was induced by transient occlusion of the middle cerebral artery for 2 hours and followed by 24 hours of reperfusion.XT(2.5,5 and 10 mg?kg-1,ip)was administered at 1 hour and 12 hours after the onset of ischemia,respectively.After 24 hours of reperfusion,the influence of XT on neurological deficit score,brain edema and infarct size were evaluated;the activity of Na+,K+-ATPase,Ca2+-ATPase and myeloperoxidasse(MPO) in the ischemic hemisphere cortex of the middle cerebral artery area was assayed by spectrophotometry;the expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1(ICAM-1) and E-selectin was measured with immunohistochemistry.Results XT significantly reduced the neurological deficit score,brain edema and infarct size,enhanced activity of Na+,K+-ATPase and Ca2+-ATPas,suppressed the injury-induced upregulation of MPO activity and cell adhesion molecules(ICAM-1 and E-selectin) expression in the brain tissue.Conclusion XT attenuates brain damage following focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion in rats and its mechanism may partly be due to the inhibition of inflammation and brain edema induced by ischemia-reperfusion.

Objective To investigate the expression of radiation-induced IER5 protein and screen its potential interaction proteins that may participate in DNA repair process.Methods HeLa cells were irradiated with 4 Gy ionizing radiation.IER5 protein expression in whole cell lysate and in nuclear fraction were detected by Western blot at different timepoints after irradiation.3 × Flag-IER5 pCMV plasmid was constrcuted and the Flag tagged-IER5 expression was verified by Western blot.293T cells were transfected with 3 × Flag-IER5 pCMV plasmid.After irradiation the cells were collected and proteins were extracted.The IER5 interaction proteins were purified using immunoprecipitation and separated by 12％ SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis.Then the binding proteins were cut from the gel and analyzed by Mass spectrometry.Results The expression of IER5 protein began to increase 4 hour post-irradiation and its peak level was observed at 12 hour post-irradiation,and it lasted until 48 hour after irradiation.The expression level of IER5 protein in whole cell lysate and nuclear fraction were both increased.With the mass spectrometry analysis,a total of 347 proteins and 256 proteins were identified in irradiated and nonirradiated groups,respectively.Fourty one differential proteins were obtained,where 10 proteins were associated with DNA metabolic process and DNA rapair in the irradiated group and the poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP1) protein was further confirmed by Western blot.Conclusions IER5 protein is an DNA damage related protein,and it may participate in DNA repair process.

Objective: To investigate the childrens congenital and acquired nutritional status and the physical development among the different nationalities in Guizhou province; to find out the factors that greatly influence the childrens physical development. Methods: Investigations were carried out on the diet, height and the weight of the mothers during the early and late stage of their pregnancy and after the delivery of the babies. Results: The living conditions in the groups of Miao and Buyi were very poor. For the pregnant women among Han, Miao and Buyi groups, during their middle and late stage of the pregnancy, the intakes of protein, calcium and VB 2 did not reach 80% RDA. For the 2-4 years old children, the intake of protein was below 80% RDA. For those in Miao and Buyi groups, the chief source of protein was from cereals. There was a great insufficient intake of calcium and VB 2 in different age groups of the children mentioned above. With the increase of age, the infants of Buyi and Miao groups were gradually diverting from the standard criterion from 3rd or 4th month. The greatest difference was in Miao group, i.e. at the age of 6, the difference in height was 9.8 cm(male), 8.3 cm(female); the difference in weight was 1.64 kg(male), 1.92 kg(female). Conclusion: The physical development of the infants in Buyi and Miao groups is inferior to those in Han group. Besides the environmental influence, the quality and quantity of the protein in diet play an important role in physical development.