The previous studies identify connexin as a tumor suppressor gene,which inhibits the occurrence and development of breast cancer.However,some researches of resent years demonstrate that the expression level of connexin in a large part of metastatic breast cancer is elevated and connexin may promote breast cancer metastasis.Therefore,connexin may play different roles by different mechanisms in the occurrence,development,invasion and metastasis of breast cancer.Rational use of connexin in breast cancer treatment can be beneficial to breast cancer patients.

Objective To explore the inhibitory action of antisense c-jun oligodeoxynucleotides(ODN) on matrix metalloproteinase(MMP) expression of fibroblasts induced by ultraviolet B (UVB). Methods The c-jun and c-fos protein expression induced by UVB were measured by Western blot. The mRNA expression of c-jun was determined by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) after transfection with c-jun antisense ODN. The pro-MMP-1 and MMP-3 synthesis of fibroblasts was measured by ELISA after treatment with UVB and antisense c-jun ODN. Results The UVB-induced c-jun protein expression of fibroblasts increased to 1.8, 2.6, 3.3 times compared with that of non-irradiated controls,while there was no significant change in c-fos protein expression. The pro-MMP-1 and MMP-3 synthesis induced by UVB irradiation increased obviously. After transfection with different concentrations of c-jun antisense ODN, the UVB-induced c-jun mRNA expression could be significantly inhibited(P

The serum levels of visceral adipose tissue-derived serine protease inhibitor (vaspin)were measured in 65 elderly type 2 diabetic patients with carotid atherosclerosis( T2DM + CA group), 63 elderly type 2 diabetic patients without carotid atherosclerosis (T2DM group ) and 55 normal elderly individuals( NC group)by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The results showed that the serum vaspin levels in T2DM + CA group were significantly lower than those in T2DM group[(0. 23 ± 0. 13 ) μg/L vs.(0. 41±0. 16)μg/L, P ＜0. 01]. The serum vaspin levels in T2DM + CA group and T2DM group were significantly lower than those in NC group respectively[(0. 63 ± 0. 11 ) μg/L, P ＜ 0. 01 and P ＜ 0. 05].Logistic regression analysis showed that high sensitivety C-reactive protein and Homeostasis Model Assessment insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR) were negatively correlated with serum vaspin levels,which indicates that lower serum vaspin levels might be associated with the pathogenesis of carotid atherosclerosis in elderly type 2 diabetic patients.

Objective To evaluate the value of pre-S1 Ag in combined detection of hepatitis B virus. Methods 288 patients' serums with chronicity type B hepatitis (CHB)were collected when they had been detected with HBV-DNA,HBVM or ALT/AST,and then ELISA assay were applied to detect pre-S1Ag. Results A total of 288 patients ,including 175 males and 113 females( their meso-age is 36.89 years old) were recruited into this study. 161 patients were pre-S1 Ag positive(68.4%), 197 patients' HBV DNA contents exceeded 5.0E + 2 copy/ml(55.9%) ,71patients were H BeAg positive (24.6%), 186 patients were HBeAg negative (64.58%). The rate of 64 patients' ALT and AST exceeded 0. 84, and their' ALT exceeded 40 u/ml ( 22. 2% ). 60 patients' AST exceeded 50 u/ml (20. 8% ). These patients were divided into pre-S1 Ag positive group and pre-S1 Ag group. In pre-S1 Ag positive group, 124 patients' HBV DNA contents exceeded 5.0E + 2 copy/ml( 62.9% ), 118 patients were HBeAg negative (59.8%). When HBV DNA content was less than 5.0E+2 copy/ml,pre-S1 Ag positive rate was 35.2% and pre-S1 Ag negative rate was 63.6%. when HBV DNA content was less than 5.0E + 3 copy/ml, pre-S1 Ag positive rate was 56.9% and pre-S1 Ag negative rate was 81.7%. When HBV DNA content exceeded 5.0E + 5 copy/ml but less than 5.0E + 8 copy/ml ,pre-S1 Ag positive rate was 33% and pre-S1 Ag negative rate was 14.3% ,so two groups had significant difference. Conclusion Pre-S1 Ag positive and HBeAg negative in the CHB patients serums signify virus replication,and it can help us decide prognosis.

0.25)levels in the two groups.In the group treated with42mJ/cm 2 UVB irradiation followed by the addition of EGCG,the numbers of apoptotic and dead cells and Fas mRNA were decreased,but bcl-2protein was increased.Conclusions Low dosage of UVB irradiation could induce apoptosis of keratinocytes.High dosage of UVB irradiation might result in cell death.EGCG could reduce UVB-induced apoptosis of keratinocytes by increasing bcl-2protein and decreasing Fas mRNA.

Objective To explore the effects of antisense NF-?B p65 oligodeoxynucleotides on UV-induced IL-6 secretion of keratinocytes. Methods NF-?B p65 oligodeoxynucleotides were transfected to a keratinocyte cell line, HaCaT cells, mediated by lipofectamine. The NF-?B p65 protein in the cells was measured by Western blot assay, the mRNA level of NF-?B p65 was detected by RT-PCR, and UV-induced IL-6 level was determined by ELISA pre- and post-transfection and/or UVB irradiation. Results The NF-?B p65 protein expression was significantly increased in UVB (10, 20, 30 mJ/cm2 ) irradiation groups as compared with that of the control groups (P

Objective: The Phenomenon of different species with the same name has created potential threats to cinical safety of medication. Because of that, two kinds of “gonglao leaf” and their sibling adulterants have been identified by molecular methods in this study, to secure its safety in medication. Methods: Ilexcornuta, Mahoniabealei, Mahoniafortuneiand their sibling adulterants total of 9 species 45 samples were collected in this experiment,Total genomic DNA was extracted from them by the method of improved CTAB, ITS2 sequences were amplified, and the PCR products were sequenced. Sequence assembly and consensus sequence generation were performed by the CodonCode Aligner V 4.2.4.. The genetic distances were computed by MEGA 6.0 in accordance with the Kimura 2-Parameter (K2P) model and the phylogenetic tree constructed by the neighbor-joining (NJ) method. Results: The analysis results of the genetic distances, variable sites and the NJ phylogenetic tree showed that Ilexcornuta, Mahoniabealei, Mahoniafortunei were seperated from their sibling adulterants obviously. Conclusion: ITS2 sequence was able to identify two kinds of “gonglao leaf” and their sibling adulterants which can provide a basis for clinical accurate medication.

Objective To discuss the diagnostic value of CT in the hip joint dislocation.Methods We analyzed and compared 17 cases of the hip dislocation examined by X-ray and CT.Results X-ray plain film displayed hip joint dislocation in 15 cases,fractures in 10 cases,soft tissue swelling in 9 cases,widened hip joint space in 6 cases and bone fragment in 3 cases after restoration.CT showed hip joint dislocation and fractures in 17 cases,soft tissue swelling in 15 cases,widened hip joint space in 11 cases and bone fragment in 10 cases after restoration.Conclusion For the direction and the degree of hip joint dislocation,acetabulum fracture,bone fragment in articular space and soft tissue swelling,CT has distinct advantage.We find that CT may be one of a routine method in hip joint dislocation,especially after restoration.

Objective To observe the effects of early postnatal exposure to low-dose m-tolyl methylcarbamate(MTMC) on neurobehavior and spatial learning and memory ability in adolescent and early adult mice,and to dertermine when to affect this ability.Methods ICR mice pups randomly divided into 5 groups received intraperitoneal injections(i.p.) of different doses of MTMC(5 mg?kg-1,0.5 mg?kg-1,0.05 mg?kg-1),DMSO solution and normal saline respectively every other day during postnatal days(PND) 3～13.The general physiological condition and neural development of mice during experiment were evaluated,and a battery of tasks,i.e.hole-board test,beam walking,open field,Morris water maze(MWM),was used to assess their neurobehavior and spatial learning and memory ability in different time.Results Scores were negatively correlated to the doses of MTMC by Spearman rank correlation analysis in beam walking on PND60(rs=-0.418,P

BACKGROUND: A discussion is ongoing whether the elderly patients with femoral neck fractures should be treated with a non-cemented or a cemented hemiarthroplasty.OBJECTIVE: To evaluated the results of cemented hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fractures in the patients older than 85 years with high-risk clinical problems and functional outcomes.METHODS: Thirty-two patients with femoral neck fractures were treated with cemented bipolar hemiarthroplasty. X-ray examination after operation was done at 1, 3 and 6 months and annually in all patients. The mean follow-up period was 2 to 5 years.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Medical complications occurred in five patients (16%) and four patients (25%) died within the follow-up period. Dislocation occurred in one patient (3%). None of the patients had heterotopic ossification. The mean Harris-hip score was 84. Cemented hemiarthroplasty can provide stability, security and good outcomes for the treatment of femoral neck fractures in elderly patients.