Objective To observe-the different effects of 2 doses recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factors (rhG-CSF) on Nogo receptor(NgR) expression in the brain tissue of neonatal rats after hypoxic-ischemic brain damage(HIBD) at different times in order to reveal the neuroprotective effects of rhG-CSF.Methods Seven-day neonatal Sprague-Dawley(SD) rats were randomly divided into 4 groups by drawing method:sham operation group,model group,low-dose rhG-CSF group and high-dose rhG-CSF group,24 rats in each group.Then each group was divided into 4 subgroups (6 rats in each subgroup)and all rats were exterminated at different times after HIBD(1 d,3 d,7 d and 14 d).In the low-dose rhG-CSF group and high-dose rhG-CSF group,the rats were given daily doses of rhG-CSF 50 μg/kg,100 μg/kg respectively for 7 days by subcutaneous injection immediately after the molding(total 7 injections).In model group,rats received an injection of same amount of 9 g/L saline.In sham operation group,rats received no special treatment.Brain tissues of rats from each group were collected at different time points.The expressions of NgR protein and NgR mRNA in the left brain tissue were detected by immunohistochemistry and real-time fluorescent quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR).Results Immunohistochemistry:NgR proteins were constitutively expressed in the cerebral cortex in sham operation group at each time point;compared with sham operation group,the expressions of NgR in model group were increased markedly at each time point (135.67 ± 16.63,173.98 ± 17.82,234.00 ± 14.70,319.59 ± 25.22),and the differences were statistically significant(all P ＜ 0.01);compared with model group,the expressions of NgR in the cerebral cortex in low-dose rhG-CSF group (134.35 ± 8.89,109.04 ± 12.62,75.99 ± 13.39) and high-dose rhG-CSF group (81.38 ± 12.25,80.14 ± 10.50,72.58 ± 13.66) on the 3rd,7th,14th day were reduced significantly (all P ＜ 0.01).Compared with low-dose rhG-CSF group,the protein expressions of NgR in the high-does rhG-CSF group were decreased faster,and had the marked difference on the 3rd,7th day (P ＜ 0.05).Real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR:compared with the sham operation group,the expressions of NgR mRNA increased gradually in the cerebral cortex in the model group (1.34 ± 0.24,1.88 ± 0.27,2.88 ± 0.84,4.26 ± 0.86),the differences in NgR mRNA expression were statistically significant at different times(all P ＜ 0.05) ; compared with model group,the expressions of NgR mRNA in low-dose rhG-CSF group on the 7th (1.08 ± 0.30),14th day (0.93 ± O.26) and high-dose rhG-CSF group on the 3rd (0.61 ± 0.10),7th (0.56 ± 0.28),14th day (0.47 ± 0.12) were significantly different (all P ＜ 0.05).The expressions of low-dose group and high-dose group were reduced gradually.The NgR mRNA expression reduced more quickly in the high-dose group than in the low-dose rhG-CSF group and had substantial difference between two groups in 3 days (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions The findings suggest that rhG-CSF intervention can reduce the expressions of NgR in the brain tissues of neonatal rats after HIBD,and low-dose rhG-CSF also has neuroprotective effect,but it could be weaker than high-dose rhG-CSF.

Objective Type A lamins are encoded by LMNA and a major component of the nuclear lamina, which have been suggested to play important roles in chromatin organization, transcription, DNA replication, and cell apoptosis. The aim of this study was to analyze the bioinformation of zebrafish lamins. Methods A phylogeny analysis was figured out with protein sequences of different species by Clustal X and MEGA 4?0 software. Then we compared the lamin protein sequences of different species with that of zebrafish by BLAST tool from NCBI. A figure of synteny analysis results was done with lamin sequence information of humans, murine and zebrafish cited from UCSC, Vega and Ensemble. Results The a?nalysis results showed that lmna, lmnb1, and lmnb2 genes of zebrafish are highly conservative and they may be homology of human LMNA, LMNB1 and LMNB2 genes. Conclusions Zebrafish lamins and human lamins have homologous sequence similarity, indicating that these two genes are orthologous genes.

Objective To study the relationship between spiral CT features and histological differentiation of gastric carcinoma.Methods Triphasic spiral CT scans with water filling method and administration of hypotonic agent were performed in 55 patients with advanced gastric carcinoma.Spiral CT findings were compared with postoperative pathology and histological differentiation.Results(1)The size and enhanced features of the lesions were significantly correlated with tumor histological differentiation(P

For treatment of pediatric inguinal hernia, we fabricated a device, i.e. so called "filling type pediatric hernia sac", which treats the problem from the abdominal cavity, through the abdominal and is a self-adaptive closer, using synthetic material. The device includes filling rack, self-adaptive umbrella support bar, bottom piece, outside pulling line and device fixing lines. The filling rack is composed of 2 concentric circles of 3.0 cm diameter with peripherally fixed together and can be pulled into the shapes of a ball or an olive. The supporting bar is structured of 3 pieces with 0.5 cm wide, 4.0 cm long, cross-fixed on top of the filling rack. The bottom piece is in a circular structure with a diameter of 3.0 cm, and it is connected to the filling rack bottom. Adjust positioning stay outside the fixed on the top of the device are connected at one end, and the other end free through filling the top frame connected with the bottom slice of central fixation. By using this device, we treated 37 pediatric inguinal hernia cases with 38 side-inguinal hernia successfully. The mean duration of post-operation follow-ups was 14.6 ± 5.89 months, without hernia recurrence, obvious scar and hard sections of inguinal region. This device could provide a convenient, safe and effective plugging technology for children's pediatric hernia.
Child ; Hernia ; therapy ; Herniorrhaphy ; instrumentation ; Humans

Objective:To study the correlation among lipoprotein (a) [Lp (a)] ,its gene polymorphism and degenera‐tive calcific aortic valve disease (DCAVD) .Methods :From Feb 2010 to Jan 2014 ,a total of 164 DCAVD cases trea‐ted in our hospital were enrolled as DCAVD group ,another 164 healthy subjects undergoing physical examination in the same period were selected as normal control group .Relationship among Lp (a) level ,its gene polymorphism and aortic valvular calcification was compared and analyzed ,and Logistic regression analysis was used to analyze in‐dependent risk factors of DCAVD . Results :Lp (a ) gene possesses four point mutations in population , namely rs10455872 ,rs6415084 ,rs3798221 and rs7770628. In DCAVD group ,Lp (a) level of AG genotype was significantly higher than that of AA genotype [ (325.5 ± 108.2) mg/L vs .(211.7 ± 135.4) mg/L] in rs10455872 gene pheno‐type ,Lp (a) level of CC+TT genotype was significantly higher than that of CT genotype [ (287.9 ± 144.1) mg/L vs .(240.7 ± 127.2) mg/L] in rs6415084 gene phenotype ,and Lp (a) level of TT+ CC genotype was significantly higher than that of CT genotype [(304.1 ± 124.1) mg/L vs .(226.8 ± 101.6) mg/L] in rs7770628 gene phenotype , P<0.05 or <0.01 ;patient′s percentage of valvular calcification of AG genotype was significantly higher than that of AA genotype (90.0% vs .61.7% ) in rs10455872 , patients percentage of valvular calcification of CC +TT geno‐type was significantly higher than that of CT genotype (83.8% vs .66.7% ) in rs6415084 ,and patient′s percentage of valvular calcification of TT+CC genotype was significantly higher than that of CT genotype (87.3% vs .63.4% ) in rs7770628 , P<0.05 or <0.01. Logistic regression analysis indicated that rs10455872 ,rs6415084 ,rs7770628 and Lp (a) level were independent risk factors for valvular calcification of DCAVD (OR=1.67~2.31 , P<0.01 all) . Conclusion :Lp (a) gene polymorphism (rs10455872 ,rs6415084 and rs7770628) and plasma Lp (a) level are signifi‐cantly correlated to valvular calcification of DCAVD ,which may be susceptible genes for DCAVD occurrence .

Objective To analyze the imaging features of ovarian thecoma-fibroma in multi-slice CT (MSCT )and improve the di-agnostic level.Methods CT features of 26 patients with 28 pathologically confirmed lesions were analyzed retrospectively.Correla-tion between tumor length and ascites and menopause was analyzed.Results Of 26 patients (28 lesions),24 patients were unilateral, 2 patients were bilateral.Of 28 lesions,there were 18 ovarian thecoma,6 fibrothecoma and 4 fibroma.The longest diameter of tumor ranged from 34.74 mm to 227.64 mm (mean value 101.06 mm±42.25 mm).The longest diameter of tumor in the group of ascites (n=1 7)was larger than that of without ascites.All the tumors had well-defined border,with 24 of them round or oval in shape,4 lobulated;with 22 of them solid in composition,4 mixed,2 cystic;with 20 of them inhomogeneous in density.The tumors showed no or mild enhancement,0-5 HU added CT value in 1 1,5-10 HU in 1 1,10 -20 HU in 6,with 4 cases showing multiple slim blood vessels during the arterial phase.Conclusion The typical imaging features of ovarian thecoma-fibroma were unilateral,oval,solid mass with well-defined border,no or mild enhancement (less than 20 HU)and accompanied by ascites.These characteristics will be helpful in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of ovarian thecoma-fibroma.

Objective To explore the dietary intakes of carotenoids in Chinese adults.Method One hundred and eighty four 30-60 year-old adults(84 males and 100 females) from three different communities were recruited in the investigation.The dietary samples were collected by double-servings in every season of the year respectively.The double sample comprised all the foods of continuous 3 d at equal variety and quantity,and were analyzed by HPLC for the contents of ?-carotene,?-carotene,?-cryptoxanthin,lycopene,and lutein/zeaxanthin.Results The dietary samples were collected and analyzed from 184,184,169,and 161 subjects in summer,autumn,winter and spring respectively.The dietary intakes of ?-carotene,?-carotene,?-cryptoxanthin,lycopene,and lutein+zeaxanthin in the investigated subjects in summer were 2.48?2.71mg,276.6?469.4 ?g,86.9?241.4 ?g,2.16?3.38 mg,and 1.48?1.65 mg respectively.Those in autumn were 3.39?4.10 mg,271.7?462.8 ?g,339.9?1016.8 ?g,0.25?1.34 mg and 2.07?3.00 mg respectively.Those in winter were 2.85?3.76 mg,302.7?622.6 ?g,108.8?142.3 ?g,0.36?1.46 mg and 1.97?3.00 mg.and those in spring were 3.76?3.35 mg,162.4?413.9 ?g,42.1?93.8 ?g,0.86?1.39 mg and 6.10?6.26 mg respecfively.The lycopene intakes were relatively higher in summer,?-cryptoxanthin higher in autumn,and lutein/ zeaxanthin higher in spring.The intakes of ?-and ?-carotene were relatively less fluctuated by seasons.Generally,the subjects from the central urban community consumed more carotenoids than those from the outskirt community and the rural village,with the only exception of lutein/zeaxanthin intake in spring.Conclusion The dietary carotenoids intakes in Chinese adults were studied,and the data would be helpful for further researches about carotenoids nutrition among Chinese population.

Objective To explore the ability for constructing tissue engineering bone in vivo in complex scaffolds with PHB‐HHx as the scaffolds material and human umbilical cord mensenchymal stem cells (hUCMCs) as the seed cells .Methods hUCM‐SCs were inoculated into PHBHHx scaffolds to induce osteogenesis culture in vivo for two weeks ,the the induced group was the experimental group and those without instilling hUCMCs served as the control group ,the nude mouse subcutaneous implantation was performed .Then taking material at 1 ,3 ,5 months after implantation in vivo was performed for conducting HE ,collagenⅠim‐munohistochemical ,alkaline phosphatase staining and RT‐PCR .Results hUCMSCs showed good cellular adsorbability .The size and form in the experimental group basically maintained the original status ,and the osteogenesis specific indicators were positive ;but the control group did not keek the original status ,its volume was gradually shrunk until complete degradation ,and the osteogen‐esis specific indicators were negative .Conclusion The PHBHHx scaffolds combined with hUCMSCs has the capability of in vivo heterotopic constructing tissue engineering bone in nude mouse by in vitro osteogenic induction .

Objective To observe the effects of TLR9 on the nude mouse transplanted tumor growth of human pancreanc cancer and its drug resistance.Methods The nude mouse transplated tumor of human pancreatic cancer PANC-1 was established and randomly divided into 6 groups for conducting the experiment:sterile normal saline group,TLR9 agonist,TLR9 inhibitor group,gemcitabine group,TLR9 inhibitor plus gemcitabine Bin group,TLR9 agonist plus gemcitabine.The tumor size and growth situation were recorded by the vernier caliper.The immunohistochemical method was used to detect tumor TLR9 receptor expression.The tumor growth,metastasis and paracancerous nssue invasion situation were observed by the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).Results The volume and growth speed of resected tumor mass in the gemcitabine group,TLR9 agonist + gemcitabine group,TLR9 inhibitor plus gemcitabine group was significantly smaller than those in other groups (P＜0.05),which in the TLR9 agonist + gemcitabine group were significantly greater than those in the TLR9 inhibitor plus gemcitabine group and gemcitabine group (P＜0.05),the difference between the TLR9 inhibitor plus gemcitabine group and gemcitabine group had statistical significance (P＜0.05),while the difference among the TLR9 agonist group,TLR9 inhibitor group and normal saline group had no stastistical significance (P＞0.05).The tumor in mice at 7 weeks after planting showed oval shape with clear boundary by MRI observation,no obvious metastais and paracancerous invasion were seen in paracancerous nssues no statistically significant,5 weeks,6 weeks after planting,seven weeks mice observed in MRI,the tumor into an,state clearly that the transfer of the surrounding tissue,no significant vascular invasion,heart,liver,kidney disease.The TLR9 expression on the surface of tumor tissue was detected and identified.Conclusion Pancreatic cancer nude mouse transplated tumor has definitely positive expression of TLR9,TLR9 activation can significantly decrease the sensitivity of pancreatic cancer to chemotherapy,increases the drug resistance of tumor,on contrary promotes the tumor growth.

BACKGROUND:Polyhydroxybutyrate-co-volerate (PHBV) is a noticeable tissue engineering material of polyhydroxyalkanoates family. It has the properties of low immune rejection response and good biocompatibility, and its degradation products are non-toxic.
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the biocompatibility of PHBV membrane material and human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel s in vitro.
METHODS:Human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel s at passage 3 were seeded upon PHBV membrane as experimental group and upon conventional culture plates as control group. Then we calculated the adherent cel number of two groups at 1, 2 and 4 hours and got the cel adherent rate. 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazoliumbromide assay was used at days 2, 4, 6, 8 to observe the cel proliferation of two groups. Fluorimetric method with the fluorescent dye Hoechst 33258 was used to detect the DNA content of cel s at days 3, 6, 9 and 12 in both groups. After cel s were seeded upon PHBV membrane for 5 days, the cel growth upon the material was examined under a scanning electron microscope.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:When the cel s were cultured for 1 hour, the adherent rate in the experimental group was lower than that in the control group;but there were no significant differences between two groups at the other two periods. No difference was found in the cel proliferation and the DNA content between the two groups. Human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel s seeded upon PHBV membrane for 5 days grew wel with spindle morphology and the intercel ular connections were tight and more extracel ular matrices were observed by scanning electron microscopy. Taken together, PHBV membrane material shows a good biocompatibility with human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel s.