Through the two-step method FST group and FST6 group both can successfully induce DC into mature functions;the induction in FST6 group is more efficient.

Objective To investigate the effect of long non-coding RNA (LncRNA) Hox transcript antisense inter-genic RNA ( HOTAIR ) on the cell proliferation and apoptosis of renal cancer cell lines 786-O and ACHN. Methods Small interfere RNA ( siRNA ) that aims to down-regulate HOTAIR expression was transfected into two renal cell lines respectively, and the transfection efficiency was evaluated by qRT-PCR. Then the MTT assay,Ho-chest staining assay and enzyme-linked immunosorbnent assay(ELISA) were used to detect cell proliferation and apoptosis. Results The expression of HOTAIR could be down-regulated effectively by the siRNA (P < 0. 05). Down-regulation of HOTAIR could inhibit the proliferation(P < 0. 05) and increase apoptosis(P < 0. 05) of two re-nal cancer cells. Conclusion HOTAIR plays a role in promoting cell growth of renal cancer.

Objective To explore the risk factors of newly emerging advanced schistosomiasis patients in endemic areas.Methods The study areas were selected in two counties of Dongting Lake regions and a 1 :2 match case-control study was designed.Sixty schistosomiasis patients,who newly evolved into advanced schistosomiasis from 2006 to 2007,were selected into the case group,and 120 cases with chronic schistosomiasis into the control group.Questionnaires including potential risk factors of advanced schistosomiasis were designed and the information was collected based on face to face interviews.SPSS 12.0 was used to analyze the simple factors and multi ones (logistic regression) attributable to the development of advanced schistosomiasis.Results The history of hepatitis B (OR = 10.729),models of water contact (OR = 3.919) ,yearly exposure days to the infested water (OR = 5.457) and times of chemotherapy in the nearly 10 years(OR = 1.578) were the risk factors of development of advanced schistosomiasis.The times of examinations with positive schistosome eggs were protective factors.No association was found between yearly income,education degree,times of checking for schistosomiasis,times of examination with sera positive results and the emergence of advanced schistosomiasis.Conclusion The high frequency of exposure to the infested water,repeated infections,incomplete diagnosis and treatment are the risk factors of advanced schistosomiasis.The concurrent infection with hepatitis B is associated with the acceleration of development of advanced schistosomiasis.

A rapid and sensitive method has been developed for the simultaneous determination of four selenium species Se(Ⅵ), Se(Ⅵ), selenomethionine, and Se-methylselenocysteine in Se-enriched yeast by liquid chromatography-hydride generation atomic fluorescence spectrometry (HPLC-HG-AFS). The isolation of the analytes from yeast samples was accomplished by proteaseⅩⅣ and trypsin enzymatic digestion. The target compounds were separated on a PRP-X100 anion exchange column and analyzed by HG-AFS. The mobile phase was 20 mmol/L (NH4)2HPO4. Good linearity was obtained for all the selenium species, with linear correlation coefficients higher than 0. 9996. The LODs of the four species were between 0. 5 and 5. 0 μg/kg. Average recoveries for the four analytes were in the ranges of 82 . 5%-101 . 2%, with intra-and inter-day RSD lower than 8. 6% and 14. 5, respectively. The proposed analytical method is simple, sensitive, with low operation cost, making it applicable for the determination of the selenium species in Se-enriched feeds.

Objective To analyze clinical features and treatment results of primary non-Hodgkin lymphoma of bone (PLB) and further to investigate the rational treatment. Methods Clinical data of 26 patients with PLB were analyzed. Twenty-three (88.5 %) patients received radiotherapy in combination with chemotherapy, three received chemotherapy alone, and three patients also received surgical resection. Results The pathological types of lymphoma in the patients were diffused large B-cell iymphoma (DLBCL) in 15 patients (57.7 %), small B-cell lymphoma in 1 patient(3.8 %), B-cell lymphoma with unclassified subtypes in 4 patients (15.5 %), T-cell lymphoma in 5 patients (19.3 %,among which anaplastic large cell lymphoma in 3 patients), and unclassified lymphoma in one patient (3.8 %). Of the 26 cases of PLB, 15 were at stage Ⅰ, 3 at stage Ⅱ, 3 at stage Ⅲ and 5 at stage Ⅵ. The 3- and 5-year overall survival rates were 59.16 % and 31.37 %respectively. In the eleven patients who died of lymphoma, three had Iocol-regional relapse, and nine had systemically involved lymphoma. The radiation-induced bone fracture had not been observed after local radiotherapy with median dose of 50 Gy. Conclusion Pelvis maybe a common primary site of PLB, and DLBCL type are the most observed histological subtype. The optimal treatment for PLB is radiotherapy combined with chemotherapy. Local regional radiotherapy with median dose of 50 Gy can be safe and feasible.

Objective To establish an external quality assessment (EQA) scheme for cell morphological interpretation of bone marrow smears and investigate its application value.Methods The Laboratories taking part in the assessment were periodically provided with diagnosed bone marrow smears,clinical data and other examination results for cell morphological interpretation of EQA.Results The coincidence rate was improved year after year from 50% in 1988 up to 85.8% in 2005 (P

This paper retrospectively analyzed the quality control methods of Fructus Forsythiae, summarized the corresponding achievements and problems on its quality control. It can provide some available envidences for the quality control of Fructus Forsythiae and its preparations.

Background and purpose: The ataxia-telangiectasia mutated (ATM) gene results in ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T) and it is closely associated with tumors. ATM is an important signal transducer that is involved in the repair of DNA double-strand break damage by phosphorylating numerous target proteins . This study was aimed to investigate the correlation between a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in ATM gene (IVS62+60G>A) and the risk of non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC) in a case-control study. Methods: From June 2004 to December 2005, a total of 264 patients with NSCLC were recruited, 264 healthy people as control. All of specimens were collected from Zhejiang Tumor Hospital. DNA was extracted from peripheral blood and then was used to determine. ATM genotype by Taqman SNP genotyping assays. Logistic regression model was employed to analyze the relationship between SNP and NSCLC risk. Results: The percentage of NSCLC patients in 86 patients with A/A genotype, 139 patients with A/G and 39 patients with G/G were 32.6% (86/264), 52.6% (139/264), 14.8% (39/264), respectively. The percentage in 68 healthy people with A/A genotype, 139 healthy people with NG and 55 healthy people with G/G were 26.0% (68/262), 53.0% (139/262) and 21.0% (55/262), respectively. The proportion of G/G genotype in 264 patients was obviously lower than that in the 264 healthy control (14.8% vs 21.2%, P<0.05). The people with G/G genotype had lower risk to NSCLC than there with A/A genotype (OR=0.561, 95% CI=0.334-0.942, P=0.029). Conclusion: The ATM SNP(IVS62+60G>A)was associated with the NSCLC risk, and homozygous G alleles may be a protective factor to NSCLC.

Objective To investigate the developmental feasibility of early human fetal testes (<3 months) using xenografting technique and to acquire an accessible donor derivation that is essential for studying human germ cell development. Methods Nine testes from 10-13 weeks aborted fetus were grafted under the back skin of 6 castrated nude mice. Grafts were collected at different time point according to the growth of the donor tissues and the health condition of the recipients. Morphological and histological analyses were performed for the observation of the development of grafted immature testicular tissues. Results The mass of grafts was increased from about 5-7mg to 84.1mg (the biggest). Six of 9 testes were to be in developing. Histological observations showed a significant expansion of seminiferous tubules from (44.26±3.14)μm to (77.69±7.47)μm. Cells dispersedly distributed in seminiferous cords at the time of grafting migrated towards the basal part of seminiferous epithelium. Some germ cells with spermatogonium-like characteristics located on the basement membrane. Sertoli cells were in stages from immature into matured with abundant cytoplasm which were orderly arranged around spermatogonia forming a niche-like structure. Conclusion Testes from early aborted human fetus grafted under the back skin of castrated nude mice showed further development and therefore could be used as an easier accessible donor tissues for the investigation of human spermatogenetic mechanism.

Objective To determine the effect of signal transducers and activators of transcription 3 (STAT3) gene silencing by shRNA mediated by lentiviral vector for the treatment of colorectal cancer. Methods The recombinant lentiviral vector pRNAT-shSTAT3, empty lentiviral vector pRNAT-GFP, and lentiviral packaging plasmids in supernatant were collected to transfect HT-29 cells for harvesting the HT-29-shSTAT3 cells and HT29-GFP cells. Fifteen male rats were divided into three groups (n = 5 ), and then they were inoculated with HT-29cells, HT-29-GFP cells and HT-29-shSTAT3 cells, respectively. Cell growth was assessed by MTT assay and the changes in cell cycle were detected by flow cytometry. The changes in microvessel density (MVD) of tumors were detected by immunohistochemistry. All data were analysed by one-way analysis of variance. Results The growth of HT-29-shSTAT3 cells was significantly suppressed compared with HT-29 and HT-29-GFP cells (F = 632.50,P ＜ 0. 05 ). The proportions of cells at the G0/G1 phase were 68.7% ± 2.9% in HT-29-shSTAT3 cells, 38.5% ±1.6% in HT-29-GFP cells and 38.7% ± 2.3% in HT-29 cells, with a significant difference among the three groups (F = 166.53, P ＜ 0.05 ). The MVDs of HT-29 cells, HT-29-GFP cells and HT-29-shSTAT3 cells were 29 ±5, 28 ±4 and 10 ±3, respectively, with a significant difference among the three groups (F=31.60, P ＜0.05). Conclusion STAT3 gene silencing by shRNA mediated by lentiviral vector can significantly inhibit the growth of colorectal cancer cells.