0.05).Conclusion Immunization with HBV gene vaccines plus HBsAg protein has no better immune responses.

Objective:Tumor suppressor gene nitrogen permease regulator like 2 (NPRL2), also called tumor suppressor candidate gene 4 (TUSC4), widely exists in all kinds of human tissues and is highly conserved in different kinds of biological species. The expression of NPRL2 is markedly decreased in many human tumor tissues, such as lung cancer, breast cancer,renal carcinoma, et al. NPRL2 is located in human chromosome 3p2.13, and participates in DNA mismatch modification, regulation of signal transduction du-ring cell cycle progression, and apoptosis induction. NPRL2 gene inactivation is related with the initiation and progression of several malignant tumors. The mechanism underlying the tumor-inhibiting activity of NPRL2 gene is not clear and needs to be further investigated.

Objective To assess the association between polymorphism within the interleukin-10 receptor cDNA gene (IL-10R) and Chinese patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods The IL-10R genotypes of 94 SLE patients and 80 healthy subjects were examined by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction-single strand conformation polymorphism method (RT-PCR-SSCP), RT-PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) and DNA sequencing. Results There were significant differences in the IL-10R2 genotype frequencies of these two groups. The IL-10R2 G520/G520 genotype increased the risk of developing SLE (OR = 0.515, 95% CI 0.414-0.579, P = 0.004) and individuals who had G520/A520 genotype also had a higher susceptibility to SLE (OR = 1.968, 95% CI 0.981-3.949, P = 0.055). There was no significant association between SLE and IL-10R1 genotypes. The risk of developing SLE was detected in the individuals who had the combination of IL-10R1 G241/G241 and IL-10R2 G520/G520 (OR = 0.515, 95% CI 0.444-0.597, P = 0.004). Conclusion The IL-10R2 genotypes of G520/G520 and G520/A520 as well as the combination of genotypes IL-10R1G241/G241 and IL-10R2 G520/G520 may increase the susceptibility to SLE in Chinese people.

Objective To analyze the prevalent feature and variant tendency of Scrub Typhus in Guangdong Province from 2006 to 2012, and provide a basis of strategy and measure on prevention and protection of Scrub Typhus. Methods Clinical information of all individual cases was gained from China Information System for Disease Control and Prevention. Cochran-Armitage trend χ2 test was used to describe the variance of Scrub Typhus incidence and the clinical cases of 2013 were predicted by autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) model, while descriptive epidemiological analysis was adopted to describe the endemic distribution, seasonal characteristics and population distribution of Scrub Typhus. Results A total of 8 163 Scrub typhus cases were reported in Guangdong Province from 2006 to 2012. Annual mean incidence of the disease was 1.15/100 000 with the incidence showing an upward tendency (χ2 = 3 191.976, P < 0.01). There were 14 dead clinical cases reported with a fatality rate to be 1.72‰(14/8 163). Totally 3 166 people were predicted to infect Scrub Typhus in 2013 by ARIMA model. The disease was prevalent from the end of May to early October and the peak time was in late August (Z = 2 303.71, P < 0.01). The top five cities developed Scrub Typhus were Zhaoqing, Guangzhou, Yunfu, Shaoguan and Qingyuan. Male-female ratio was 1.00 ∶ 1.08 in all reported cases in which 52.78%(4 309/8 163) of them aged from 40 to 65 years old and 59.30%(4 841/8 163) of them were farmers. Conclusions The incidence of Scrub Typhus is rising in Guangdong Province, with the prevalent peak in summer and autumn, and rural populations are at high risk. The most effective preventions are strengthening health education , enhancing individual protection and protecting key populations in special districts.

ObjectiveTo study the effect of lentivirus-mediated microRNA-21 RNAi on biological behaviors in human hepatic cancer cells.MethodsMicroRNA-21 specific siRNA gene was synthesized and cloned into the recombinant lentiviral vector,pGCSIL-GFP.HepG2 cells were infected by microRNA-21 siRNA recombinant lentivirus (miR-21-siRNA-Ⅳ).The HepG2 cells were devided into SI group,NC group and N group in vitro.The expression of the targets of miR-21 was detected by RT-PCR.Cell growth was analyzed by MTT assay.The invasion was dectected by tmnswell method.Apoptosis was detected by Hoechst33258.BALB/c nude mice were randomly divided into SI group and NC group.The growth of transplant tumors in BALB/c nude mice were observed.Results ( 1 ) The expression level of miR-21 was inhibited significantly by miR-21-siRNA-lⅣ.(2) The proliferation of HepG2 was also markedly suppressed in MTT at the 96 h point ( P =0.0031,P ＜ 0.05 ).(3) The number of cells that migrated through the chamber of SI group decreased ( P =0.0004,P ＜ 0.05 ).(4) The cell apopotosis in SI group increased markedly.In addition,the caspase 3 mRNA significantly increased ( P =0.0002,P ＜ 0.05 ).( 5 ) Tumor growth curve was not statistically different between groups ( P =0.0002,P ＜ 0.05 ).ConclusionsMicroRNA-21 specific siRNA suppresses the proliferation and migration of HepG2 cells and induces tumor cell apoptosis inhibiting the growth of transplanted tumor in Balb/c nude mice.

Objective To screen out the PI3K/Akt pathway related genes in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) subjected to cyclic strain. Method VSMCs of rat aorta were subjected to cyclic strain (10 %, 1 Hz) by using a FX-4000T system. Phosphorylation of Akt was examined by Western blotting. Suppression subtractive hybridization (SSH) method was employed to analyze the differently expressed cDNA sequence between the strained VSMCs pretreated with and without wortmannin, a specific inhibitor of PI3K. These fragments were ligated with T vectors, screened through the blue-white screening system to establish cDNA library, and was sequenced and analyzed in GenBank with BLASTN search.Result Level of Akt phosphorylation of VSMCs was significantly enhanced by the mechanical strain compared with the control. Ten different expressed sequence tags (EST) were gained after sequencing 30 clones randomly selected from 54 white clones. There may be six genes related with the mechanical strain and cell signal PI3K/Akt, such as High mobility group box 1 (HMGB1), Neural precursor cells expressed (Nedd4a), Cyclin-dependent kinase 5 (CDK5), Histone deacetylase 3 (HDAC3), Ubiquitin-like 1 (Uble1a) and Heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein H1 (hnRNP). Conclusion SSH is an effective and reliable approach to screen out the genes related with the mechanical strain and PI3K/Akt pathway in VSMCs.

Objective:To investigate the roles of Th2 cytokine receptors in the pathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE) and its clinical significance.Methods:RT-PCR technique was used to semiquantitatively analyze Th2 cytokine receptors mRNA expression in PBMC from 89 patients with SLE,double antibody sandwich ELISA was applied to determine Th2 cytokines in serum.Results:The positive Th2 cytokine receptors mRNA expression accounted for 100% among active SLE group(group Ⅰ),inactive SLE group(group Ⅱ) and control group(group Ⅲ).The mean levels of IL-4R mRNA expressions in group Ⅰ,Ⅱ and Ⅲ were 0.604?0.147,0.40?0.13 and 0.37?0.07,respecitively.Compared with group Ⅱ and group Ⅲ,the mean level of IL-4R mRNA expressions in group Ⅰ was markedly increased(P=0.00),while there were no statistical differences between group Ⅱ and group Ⅲ(P=0.351).The mean levels of IL-6R mRNA expressions in group Ⅰ,Ⅱ and Ⅲ were 0.902?0.273,0.519?0.11 and 0.573?0.24,respectively.Compared with group Ⅱ and group Ⅲ,the mean level of IL-6R mRNA expressions in group Ⅰ was markedly increased(P=0.00),while there were no statistical differences between group Ⅱ and group Ⅲ(P=0.289).The mean levels of IL-10R mRNA expressions in group Ⅰ,Ⅱ and Ⅲ were 0.87?0.29,0.722?0.209 and 0.684?0.138,respectively.Compared with group Ⅱ and group Ⅲ,the mean level of IL-10R mRNA expressions in group Ⅰ was markedly increased(P=0.00),while there were no statistical differences between group Ⅱ and group Ⅲ(P=0.405).The mean levels of IL-4 in serum in group Ⅰ,Ⅱ and Ⅲ were 105.57?29.17,51.17?16.69 and 23.73?6.24,respectively.Compared with group Ⅱ and group Ⅲ,the mean level of IL(4 in group Ⅰ was significantly higher than those in group Ⅱ and group Ⅲ(P=0.00),while that in group Ⅱ was higher than group Ⅲ(P=0.00).The mean levels of IL-6 in serum in group Ⅰ,Ⅱ and Ⅲ were 71.89?20.02,17.96?6.93 and 0.035?0.035,respectively.Compared with group Ⅱ and group Ⅲ,the mean level of IL-6 in group Ⅰ was significantly higher than those in group Ⅱ and group Ⅲ(P=0.00),while that in group Ⅱ was higher than group Ⅲ(P=0.00).The mean levels of IL-10 in serum in group Ⅰ,Ⅱ and Ⅲ were 32.32?11.51,18.66?6.63 and 0.289?0.867,respectively.Compared with group Ⅱ and group Ⅲ,the mean level of IL-10 in group Ⅰ was significantly higher than those in group Ⅱ and group Ⅲ(P=0.00),while that in group Ⅱ was higher than group Ⅲ(P=0.00).There were positive correlation between IL-4 and IL-4R in active group and inactive group(r=0.622-0.859,P

Objective　To study the expressions of some apoptosis related to genes in lung tissues and their relationship to the pathogenesis in rats to hypoxic pulmonary hypertension (HPH). Methods　A total of 60 rats were employed and equally divided into 5 groups, i.e. control, HPH, hemin, Tin Protoporphyrin (Snpp) and low concentration CO groups. Of them, the rats from middle 3 groups were treated with hypoxia under normal pressure for 7 h in every day, 3 weeks except Sunday. Hemin and Tin Protoporphyrin (Snpp) were given half an hour before hypoxia while low concentration CO after 2 h of hypoxia. The expression of bcl-2, bax, Fas and Fas ligand (FasL) were detected with immunohistochemical staining, in situ cell death detection, DNA fragment detection, and in situ hybridization. Results　In low concentration CO and hemin group, typical DNA ladder bands and apoptotic cells were found in lung tissues, and the expressions of Fas, FasL, bax, and bcl-2 mRNA were increased in the epithelial cells of alveoli, vascular and bronchial walls. And the expression of bcl-2 mRNA was decreased than in hypoxic group. Conclusion　CO can regulate the expression of bcl-2, bax, Fas and FasL, these apoptotic genes may involve in the regulation of cell apoptosis of lung tissues under HPH and play important roles in the genesis and development of chronic obstructive lung disorders.

Objective To explore the preliminarily clinical value of strain rate parameters using velocity vector imaging (VVI) evaluating left ventricular regional endocardial systolic function in patients with coronary artery heart disease (CAD).Methods A total of eight six inner subjects who were suspected as CAD was enrolled in the study.Patients with the vascular stenosis rate ≥ 50％ were defined as the CAD group,patients with the vascular stenosis rate ＜ 50％ were defined as the coronary atherosclerosis group,and patients with the completely normal angiographic results were included in the control group,according to the results of angiography.The left ventricular endocardial systolic strain rate parameters of VVI were obtained in standard long axis views (apical two,three,and four-chamber view) and short axis views (at the level of the mitral valve,papillary muscles,and apex).The strain rate parameters were global longitudinal endocardial systolic strain rate in the apical two,three,and four-chamber views (A2-GLSRs,A3-GLSRs,and A4-GLSRs),global radial endocardial systolic strain rate in short axis view of the mitral valve level,papillary muscles,and apex (MV-GRSRs,PM-GRSRs,and AP-GRSRs),and global circumferential endocardial systolic strain rate in short axis view of the mitral valve level,papillary muscles,and apex (MV-GCSRs,PM-GCSRs,and AP-GCSRs).The parametric differences were compared among three groups.Results All the subjects included in the present study had normal left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and there was no significant difference in LVEF across three groups.Compared to other groups,the control group had significantly higher E/A ratio.The LV endocardial systolic strain rate parameters were all significantly reduced in the CAD group compared to the control group and the coronary atherosclerosis group (all P ＜ 0.05).Compared to the control group[(-1.37 ± 0.25)/s],the coronary atherosclerosis group [(-1.12 ± 0.42)/s] had significantly lower MV-GCSRs (P ＜0.01).Conclusions VVI is useful for quantitative assessment of the left ventricular systolic function in CAD.MV-GCSRs might have the potential to predict early left ventricle (LV) systolic dysfunction in subjects with coronary artery stenosis ＜ 50％.

Objective To figure out the preliminary clinical value of real-time three-dimensional echocardiography(RT-3DE) in evaluating the systolic dyssynchrony in patients with coronary artery heart disease(CAD).Methods Eighty patients who were suspected as CAD were included in this study.RT-3DE was performed first.After the analysis,we got the data:ejection fraction (EF),16 segments systolic dyssynchronic index (SDI 16).All subjects should take the coronary angiography.According to coronary angiography results,the patients with the vascular stenosis rate ≥50% were defined as the CAD group,and the patients with the vascular stenosis rate <50% were defined as the coronary atherosclerosis group,the patients with the completely normal angiographic results were included in the control group according to the results of angiography.The parametric differences among the groups were compared.Results There was no significant difference in LVEF among the three groups.SDI 16 had no significant difference between the control group and the coronary atherosclerosis group (t=-1.03,P>0.05).However,SDI 16 had significant difference between the control group[(3.72±2.68)%]and the CAD group[(7.14±3.10)%],the same between coronary atherosclerosis group[(5.12±3.46)%]and the CAD group[(7.14±3.10)%](t=-3.71,-2.34,all P<0.05).ROC curve analysis revealed that a cut-off value for SDI of 5.49%,yielded a sensitivity of 81.8%,with a specificity of 73.1% to predict coronary atherosclerosis to CAD(AUC=0.743).Conclusion SDI 16 >5.49% has a higher value in evaluating systolic dyssynchrony in patients with CAD with RT-3D of Siemens Acuson SC2000 ultrasonic diagnostic instrument.