Objective To investigate the relationship between PrfA-dependent promoters and PrfA regulation. Methods LacZ reporter gene fusions used to investigate the inhibitory elements for PrfA-dependent transcription were carried on two promoters of Listeria monocytogenes: a PrfA-dependent promoter of the phospholipase gene pica (PplcA) and a putative promoter of the aroA gene (ParoA2) which contains a similar PrfA-binding site (PrfA-box) and a similar-10 box as PplcA but does not function as PrfA-dependent promoter. A series of hybrid plcA-aroA promoters by exchanging corresponding sequence elements of these two "promoters" were constructed and incorporated into upstream of a promoterless lacZ gene. The variant promoter-lacZ transcriptional fusions were then electroporated into L. monocytogenes wild-type strain P14, prfA mutant P14a and prfA deletion mutant A42, respectively. The expression level of PrfA is the highest in the P14a and the lowest in A42. The corresponding transcription activities of hybrid promoters were measured by the β-galactosidase assay. Results The two critical elements of PrfA-dependent promoters, the PrfA-box and the-10 box, can be functionally exchanged as long as the distance in between is maintained 22 or 23 bp. However, the interspace sequence and the sequence downstream of the -10 box of ParoA2 were strongly inhibitory for PrfA-dependent transcription. Conclusion Downstream sequence together -10 box of ParoA2 might fold into a hairpin structure when present in a single stranded DNA and possibly block the formation of the transcriptional initiation open complex, hence, inhibit the PrfA-dependent transcription from ParoA2.

Balloon tamponade hemostasis has been applicated for 50 years,and its appropriate usage can obtain exact curative effect with less adverse reactions.In recent years,with the continuous improvement in surgical therapy,balloon tamponade technique in treating various types of bleeding has accumulated many successful experiences.This paper intends to review the advances in balloon compression technology for recent years.

High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)is a new technology of focal therapy for patients with hepatic carcinoma.Comparing with operation and other focal therapeutic methods (such as radiofrequency and transcatheter arterial chemoembolization) of liver cancer,HIFU is non-invasive,accurate,and definite in killing the tumor tissue with fewer complications.Thus,it is widely accepted in clinical settings and has a promising prospect.In this article,we review the mechanism and present situation of hepatic carcinoma therapy with HIFU and dicuss some clinical application and development in the future.

translational research highly depends on Translational research organizations.America is the leading country in science and technology. It is very important to learn from America successful experience in order to develop perfect translational research organization.This paper analyzed the needs of changing the current research organization,and provided some suggestions for Chinese translational research organization based on understanding the differences between America and Chinese present research organization.

Diarrhea can also be a symptom of many serious diseases.Diarrhea is caused by infections or illnesses that either lead to excess production of fluids or prevent absorption of fluids.There are some measures that can prevent diarrhea.There are some medications that can slow down the movement of stool through the intestines and increase intestinal water absorption.The patient may need a combination of drugs adjustments to achieve relief.This review summarizes the reasonable application of anti-diarrheal medications.

To compare the differences in the measurement of maximum quantity of respiratory oxygen (VO2max) between direct and indirect methods, we selected 30 male students from the College of Physical Education, Hunan Normal University including 15 football players and 15 track and field players in November 2006. The VO2max was measured directly with the cardio-pulmonary function test, and measured indirectly with Doblen step test. The results showed that the VO2max measured by indirect method was higher than that by direct method [(3.70?0.56), (3.30?2.61) L per minute, P

Objective To explore the correlation of urine albumin and creatinine ratio(UACR)and short -term prognosis in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS).Methods 112 patients with AIS were selected as the research subjects.The admission UACR and related laboratory examination indexes were detected,the US national institutes of health stroke scale (NIHSS)scores,and 28 d after admission of the modified Rankin scale (mRS) prognostic score were recorded.The NIHSS 5 or more points and NIHSS <5 points,different levels and UACR patient observation index between the different prognosis group were compared.Results NIHSS 5 or more group of patients on admission UACR level[(15.41 ±3.21 mg/g)]was higher than the NIHSS <5 patients (9.52 ±2.04)mg/g (t =12.214,P <0.001);UACR acuity 11.60mg/g group in NIHSS of 5 or more proportion of patients (87.5%),mRS score >2 points (82.1%),the proportion of the recent death patients (23.2%)than the proportion of UACR <11.60mg/g,the proportion of the group (32.1%,25.0%,7.1%;the chi -square values 33.509,34.476,5.598,all P <0.050);MRS score >2 groups of patients UACR level[(16.10 ±3.29)mg/g]was higher than that in patients with mRS score 2 points or less (8.38 ±1.95)mg/g(t =20.132,P <0.001);Pearson correlation analysis showed that the standard of UACR and NIHSS score (r =0.412,P <0.05 ),high -sensitivity C -reactive protein (hs -CRP)(r =0.473,P <0.050),white blood cell count (WBC)(r =0.442,P <0.050),fasting plasma glucose (FPG)(r =0.375,P <0.050)were positively correlated.Multiariable Logistic regression analysis showed that UACR (OR =1.587,P <0.050)was a recent independent risk factors of poor prognosis in patients with AIS. Conclusion UACR the illness severity and recent prognosis of patients with AIS is closely related to high levels of UACR may be recent independent risk factors of poor prognosis in patients with AIS.

The nature of collaborative innovation is to share the resources for innovation through management,which would play great role in scientific policy change in China. Translational medicine actually is combine theory and daily practice,basic and clinic research,which need multidiscipline,collaboration between different areas.Collaborative innovation is the requirement of translational medicine.Therefore,establishing research organization with characteristic of collaborative innovation is the key for the development of translational medicine.