Objective To study the expression of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) in ectopic osteogenesis of autogenetic minimal morselized bone so as to discuss the bone formation of minimal morselized bone. Methods All 48 rabbits were divided into two groups randomly. Then autogenetic minimal morselized bone and bulk bone were implanted into the muscle bag models of gluteus maximus muscle respectively. Samples were harvested on day 1,3,5,7,11,14,21 and 28 postoperatively and tested by the methods of histology, immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in situ hybridization (ISH). Results (1) The morselized bone grew faster than the bulk bone and was replaced by neonatal bone on the 28th day. In the group of bulk bone, the ability of osteogenesis was weaker dominated by bone absorption. (2) In the morselized bone group, the expression peaks of bFGF and bFGFmRNA appeared at day 5-7 postoperatively, mainly appeared in the mesenchymal cells, fibroblast, chondrocyte and osteoblast by the method of IHC and ISH. While in the group of bulk bone, the expressions of bFGF and bFGFmRNA were similar to those in the morselized bone group. The difference between the two groups was significant ( P

Objective To explore the status,developing demands and directions of the education and training of military medical equipment.Methods The main problems of the PLA's medical equipment education and training were analyzed via being compared with those of foreign armies.According to the requirements on the campaign mode changing in the future war,the innovating mode under information-based military training,and the research and exploration of novel equipment and new technology,the developing directions in the future were ascertained.Results The interface was enhanced between new medical equipment development and educational training,and specifications were prepared for medical equipment application and maintenance.Conclutsion Exploring the pivot choke points and the developing directions will provide strategy guidance on the rapid and highly efficient elevation of military medical equipment supporting capacity.

Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are members of RNA that are structurally similar to mRNA. They cannot encode proteins because they do not have a conserved open reading frame. LncRNAs were once regarded as abnormalities or noises or without any biological function after gene transcription. With the further development of research, it has been found that it can participate in normal or abnormal biological processes as an important regulator. LncRNAs are closely related to the development of nervous system function, metabolic disorders and tumors. LncRNAs abnormally expressed in cervical cancer participate in the regulation of various biological processes of cervical cancer by inhibiting or promoting tumors. This article reviews the recent reports on the abnormal regulation, molecular regulation mechanism and potential clinical application of lncRNAs in cervical cancer.
Female ; Humans ; RNA, Long Noncoding ; RNA, Messenger ; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms ; genetics

Objective: To study the situation of the mutations in the A₍₈₎ and A₍₉₎ loci of exon 8 of retinoblastoma protein-interacting zinc finger gene (RIZ) of keloid patients. Methods: From January 2003 to December 2007, 19 outpatient and hospitalized keloid patients of our hospital were conforming to the inclusion criteria. Both 3-5 g keloid tissue and 3 mL peripheral venous blood were collected from each patient to extract their genomic DNA, and the concentration was determined. The A₍₈₎ and A₍₉₎ loci fragments of exon 8 of RIZ were amplified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The length of product was detected by agarose gel electrophoresis, and DNA sequencing was performed after column chromatography. The mutations of A₍₈₎ and A₍₉₎ loci fragments were searched, and the types of mutations were determined. The consistency of genetic mutations of the keloid tissue and peripheral venous blood were compared. Data were processed with McNemar test. Results: The DNA concentrations of the extracted keloid tissue and peripheral venous blood were 0.54 and 0.37 μg/μL, respectively, which were above 0.10 μg/μL. The lengths of PCR products of A₍₈₎ locus fragment DNA of exon 8 of RIZ from keloid tissue and peripheral venous blood were 235 and 238 bp, respectively, and those of A₍₉₎ locus were 242 and 244 bp, respectively, which were basically the same as the designed DNA fragments. PCR products purity of A₍₈₎ locus fragment DNA of exon 8 of RIZ from keloid tissue and peripheral venous blood were 1.81 and 1.75, respectively, and those of A₍₉₎ locus were 1.82 and 1.78, respectively, which were above 1.50. Mutations in the A₍₈₎ locus of exon 8 of RIZ were observed in keloid tissue of 18 patients, totally 6 gene mutations, including 4 point mutations and 2 frameshift mutations. Mutations in the A₍₉₎ locus of exon 8 of RIZ were observed in keloid tissue of 9 patients, totally 9 gene mutations, including 7 point mutations and 2 frameshift mutations. No patient had a mutation in the A₍₈₎ or A₍₉₎ locus of exon 8 of RIZ in peripheral venous blood. Compared with those of peripheral venous blood, the mutations in the A₍₈₎ and A₍₉₎ loci of exon 8 of RIZ in keloid tissue of patients were statistically significant (χ²=16.06, 7.11, P<0.05). Conclusions Point mutations and frameshift mutations occur in the A₍₈₎ and A₍₉₎ loci of exon 8 of RIZ in keloids of patients, which may be associated with the occurrence of keloids.

Objective The aim of this study was to construct a recombinant lentivirus-mediated short hairpin RNA (shRNA) expression vector targeting the long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) BC002811 and establish a gastric cancer SGC-7901 cell line with stable BC002811 down-regulation. Methods Three small interfering RNAs (siRNA) were designed and synthesized. The best sequence for RNA interference was selected by real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR) and inserted into the lentiviral vector pLVX-shRNA2. After identification by DNA sequencing, the lentiviral vectors carrying BC002811 shRNA were packaged in HEK293T cells. The lentiviral particles were collected to infect human gastric cancer SGC-7901 cells. After screened by limiting dilution analysis, the SGC-7901 cell line with stable BC002811 down-regulation was established, the expression level of BC002811 detected by qPCR, and the effect of BC002811 on the proliferation of the cells analyzed by MTS. Results The results of qPCR showed that BC002811 siRNA-1 was the most effective siRNA sequence, with a knockdown efficiency of 87%. The recombinant lentiviral vector was packaged in the HEK293T cells with a viral titer of 3.7 × 108 TU/mL in the shRNA-1 group as compared with 4.5 × 108 TU/mL in the control. The expression of BC002811 in the shRNA-1 group was only 10% of that in the control group (P < 0.01), which indicated the successful establishment of the gastric cancer SGC-7901 cell line with stable BC002811 down-regulation. BC002811 knockdown significantly inhibited the proliferation of the SGC-7901 cells in the shRNA-1 group as compared with the control. Conclusion A recombinant lentiviral vector expressing BC002811 shRNA was successfully constructed and the gastric cancer cell line SGC-7901 with stable BC002811 silencing was established.

Objective:To analyze the relationship between microRNA-137 gene polymorphisms and ischemic post-stroke depression (PSD). Methods:January, 2017 to January, 2019, the single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) of rs1625579 in microRNA-137 was genotyped in 250 ischemic PSD patients and 250 healthy controls with SNaPshot. The expression of microRNA-137 was measured with quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction in the mononuclear cells, and the association of the SNP rs1625579 with microRNA-137 expression was analyzed. Results:The allele T was more in the patients than in the controls (OR = 2.033, 95%CI 1.255 to 3.294, P = 0.003), as well as the genotype TT (OR = 2.139, 95%CI 1.272~3.595, P = 0.004). The microRNA-137 expression was less in the patients than in the controls (t = 28.23, P < 0.001). For the controls, the microRNA-137 expression was also less in those with genotype of TT than with GT and GG (t = 3.764, P < 0.001). Conclusion:The genotype TT of SNP rs1625579 in microRNA-137 is a risk factor of susceptibility to ischemic PSD, which may associate with the decrease of expression of microRNA-137.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the apoptosis-inducing effect of Ent-11α-hydroxy-15-oxo-kaur-16-en-19-oic-acid (5F), a compound isolated from Pteris semipinnata L (PsL), on human gastric cancer SGC7901 cells and explore its mechanism.

METHODSThe inhibitory effect of 5F on SGC7901 cells was observed by MTT assay and flow cytometry, and the changes of the expression of Bcl-2 and Bax in SGC7901 cells following 5F exposure were evaluated by Western blot analysis.

RESULTS5F inhibited the proliferation of SGC7901 cells in a concentration- and time-dependent manner, and the cell apoptosis induced by 5F was confirmed by Annexin V-EGFP staining and caspase-3 activation assay. The cell apoptosis induced by 5F was associated with decreased Bcl-2 and increased Bax expressions.

CONCLUSION5F exposure induces apoptosis in SGC7901 cells by activating mitochondrial apoptotic pathways.

Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic ; pharmacology ; Apoptosis ; drug effects ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Cell Proliferation ; drug effects ; Diterpenes ; isolation & purification ; pharmacology ; Humans ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2 ; metabolism ; Pteris ; chemistry ; Stomach Neoplasms ; pathology ; bcl-2-Associated X Protein ; metabolism

OBJECTIVETo investigate whether apollon immunoexpression in breast cancer tissues helps to predict pathological complete response (pCR) after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC).

METHODSThe expressions of Apollon, Her-2, estrogen receptor (ER) and progesterone receptor (PR) were detected immunohistochemically in biopsy tissues from 124 breast cancer patients. The clinical responses to NAC were evaluated in line with the response evaluation criteria in solid tumors (RECIST). The pCR rate was analyzed for different types of breast cancer. The correlations between Apollon status with Her-2, ER, PR, lymph node status and tumor size were analyzed. Immunohistochemistry was used to compared the changes in Apollon expression in the breast cancer tissues before and after NAC.

RESULTSThe pCR rate was 18.5% (23/124) in these patients. Negative expressions of apollon, ER and PR were all associated with a higher pCR rate after NAC. Apollon was significantly correlated with Her-2, ER, PR and lymph node involvement. Chemotherapy significantly down-regulated apollon expression in the tumor cells.

CONCLUSIONA negative apollon expression might be a predictor of pCR in patients with breast cancer.

Biopsy ; Breast Neoplasms ; drug therapy ; metabolism ; Female ; Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic ; Humans ; Immunohistochemistry ; Inhibitor of Apoptosis Proteins ; metabolism ; Neoadjuvant Therapy ; Receptor, ErbB-2 ; metabolism ; Receptors, Estrogen ; metabolism ; Receptors, Progesterone ; metabolism

OBJECTIVETo investigate the effect of small interfering RNA (siRNA) targeting Apollon in enhancing the chemosensitivity of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells in vitro.

METHODSHCC cells transfected with the siRNA targeting Apollon were tested for Apollon protein expression using Western blotting. MTT assay and ELISA were used to evaluate the proliferation and apoptosis of HCC cells transfected with siRNA after exposure to 5-FU or adriamycin.

RESULTSApollon siRNA obviously down-regulated Apollon protein expression in HCC cells. The siRNA-mediated suppression of Apollon expression resulted in a marked inhibition of cell growth and increased apoptotic rate of HCC cells, and enhanced both the growth-inhibiting and apoptosis-inducing effects of the chemotherapeutic drugs.

CONCLUSIONApollon siRNA can enhance the chemosensitivity of HCC cells to the chemotherapeutic drugs. Apollon can be a potentially important and feasible therapeutic target for HCC.

Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols ; therapeutic use ; Apoptosis ; genetics ; Carcinoma, Hepatocellular ; pathology ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Hep G2 Cells ; Humans ; Inhibitor of Apoptosis Proteins ; genetics ; metabolism ; Liver Neoplasms ; pathology ; RNA Interference ; RNA, Small Interfering ; genetics

OBJECTIVETo explore the cardiac protective effect of integrative therapy in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) with elevated ST segment after reperfusion.

METHODSSixty-four AMI patients who having received decimalization by thrombolysis were assigned to two groups by retrospective analysis, 36 patients in the treated group and 28 in the control group. Both were treated by intravenous administering of urokinase for thrombolysis, and to the treated group, intravenous dripping of Xueshuantong Injection (, XST) was added. Serum levels of myocardial associated enzymes were monitored before treatment and at various time points after thrombolysis, and the heart function parameters were detected with color echocardiography before treatment and on the 7th and 14th day of treatment. The patients were followed up for 6 months to observe the incidence of cardiac events.

RESULTSThe differences between groups at the peak and peak appearing time of creatine kinase and creatine kinase isoenzyme were not significant. All the heart function parameters on the 7th and 14th day in the treated group were improved and superior to those at the corresponding time points in the control group (P<0.05, P<0.01). Incidence of some heart events in the treated group within the 6-month follow-up period was lesser than that in the control group (P<0.05).

CONCLUSIONXST Injection could provide effective protection for the heart after reperfusion.

Creatine Kinase, MB Form ; blood ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; therapeutic use ; Electrocardiography ; Female ; Heart ; physiopathology ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Myocardial Infarction ; drug therapy ; physiopathology ; Retrospective Studies ; Thrombolytic Therapy ; Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator ; therapeutic use