Objective:To examine the ultrastructure changes and the effects ot different sucrose con-centrations on the developmental potential of human frozen-thawed oocytes at different maturity stages.Methods:Oocytes at different maturity stages collected from polycystic ovarian syndrome patients wereinvolved in the study.Different sucrose concentrations(0.1,0.2 or 0.3 mol/L)were used to study thedevelopmental potential of the frozen-thawed oocytes.Non-frozen and frozen-thawed different maturity oo-cytes were processed for transmission electron microscopy observation.Results:The results revealed thatthe mitochondria and the vesicles in the immature oocytes cytoplasm were fewer than those in the matureoocytes without regular distribution.Electron density of the mitochon dria and distribution of the vesiclesin the mature oocytes changed with the cryopreservation.No remarkable change was produced in the im-mature oocytes between non-frozen and frozen-thawed oocytes.Cryopreserving with 0.2 mol/L sucrose re-sulted in perfect development potential for both mature and immature oocytes than that with 0.1 mol/L.Study involving 0.3 mol/L sucrose in the cryoprotectant resulted in higher survival rate and clinical preg-nancies.Conclusion:The results suggest that sucrose concentration of 0.3 mol/L in the cryoprotectantsolution is efficient in freezing oocytes with slow-freezing method.Cryopreservation with slow-freezingmethod could produce ultrastructure changes in the human oocytes.

Objective To investigate significance and correlation of free fetal DNA (fDNA) and β-human chorionic gonadotropin(β-hCG) in circulation in pregnant women with high-risk of Down's syndrome (DS). Methods Pregnant women with a male fetus at second trimester screening for Down's syndrome were chosen, including 5 women with a trisomy 21 fetus (DS group), 21 women with DS high-risk pregnant women (DS high-risk group) matched with 22 normal pregnant women as control group. Free fDNA in maternal plasma were extracted. Male DYS14 gene was labled as fDNA, real-time PCR was used to detect fDNA expression. The concentration of β-hCG in maternal serum was detected by chemiluminescence immune assay. The relationship between level of free fDNA and β-hCG concentration was analyzed by Pearson correlation analysis. Results (1) The mean level of free fDNA was (127±58 ) GE/ml in DS group, which was significantly higher than (78±28) GE/ml in DS high-risk group and (48±21 ) GE/ml in control group,respectively (P<0.01). When compared the level of free fDNA between DS high-risk group and control group, it reached statistical difference (P<0.01). (2) The mean concentration of β-hCG was (97±43) kU/L in DS group, which was significantly higher than (58±25) kU/L in DS high-risk group and (38±19) kU/L in control group, respectively (P<0.01). The level of β-hCG in DS high-risk group was also significantly higher than control group (P<0.01). (3) The positive relationship between the level of free fDNA in maternal plasma and β-hCG concentration in maternal serum was observed amongthree groups (r=0.83,P<0.05;r=0.76,P<0.01;r=0.86,P<0.01). Conclusions Free fDNA in maternal plasma might be a candidate marker used for prenatal DS screening. However, its clinical value need to be evaluated because of positive correlation between free fDNA and β-HCG in maternal circulation.

Objective To explore the value of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) in predicting and mornitoring ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome(OHSS). Methods 11 cases of OHSS patients and 16 cases of high-responder patients were enrolled in this study, respectively from IVF-ET or ICSI programme. Serum VEGF level before giving gonadotrophin, on the days of hCG administration, OPU and ET, and at the 7th and 14th days after ET as well as the VEGF level of follicular fluid (FF) on the day of OPU were measured. The serum VEGF of hospitalized women with severe OHSS were also measured during the whole therapy. Results Compared with high-responder patients, serum VEGF level on mid luteal and late luteal phases significantly increased in OHSS patients, and FF VEGF level obviously increased as well. Serum VEGF level gradually decreased along with clinical and biological improvement of OHSS. Conclusion FF VEGF level could predict the occurrence of OHSS, and serum VEGF level could monitor the progress of OHSS.

Objective To perform the cytogenetic diagnosis on single lymphocyte of DMD patient with dystrophin gene exon 50 deletion.Methods Single lymphocytes of a DMD patient with dystrophin gene exon 50 deletion and normal volunteers were picked out and prepared for two-time duplex PCR.Results The rate of precise positive was 92%,91% and 93% in specimens of the patient(SRY positive,exon 50 negative),the male volunteer(SRY positive,exon 50 positive)and the female volunteer(SRY negative,exon 50 positive),respectively.Conclusion Two-time duplex PCR is fit for the genetic diagnosis of single lymphocyte from DMD patient with dystrophin gene exon 50 deletion.

Objective When cumulus-enclosed oocytes are isolated from ovarian follicles and cultured in vitro,they undergo germinal vesicle breakdown(GVBD) and extrude the first polar body,then remain in meiotic arrest.In this study,we examined the timing of progression of human oocytes through meiosis using in vitro maturation conditions.Measurements made include nuclear changes,oocyte diameter and the perivitelline space(PVS).Methods Oocytes were collected from polycystic ovary patients by transvaginal immature follicle puncture(TV-IMFP) and matured in vitro.At 4,8,12,16,20,24,and 28?h from the onset of culture,oocytes were put into culture droplets and analyzed under light microscope to measure their diameter and the PVS width,then fixed and stained to evaluate the chromosomal status.Results About 50% of the oocytes underwent GVBD before 10?h culture,maximum chromatin condensation peaked at 8?h to 12?h,the majority of oocytes reached metaphase Ⅰ at 20?h,and soon anaphase and telophase Ⅰ progression occurred from 20?h to 24?h.Finally about 70% of oocytes extruded the first polar body by 28?h.With the maturation progressing,oocyte diameter did not change significantly;however,the perivitelline space width enlarged from 5.27+/-0.88??m to 17.18+/-1.26??m during this time.Conclusion The results presented here delineate the timing of nuclear events in the human oocyte during maturation in vitro with this culture system. The size of PVS is related to human oocyte meiotic progression.Thus,the size of the perivitelline may be a useful indication of the maturation state of the ooeyte.

AIM: To observe the effects of sapindoside on blood pressure,AngⅡ,Ald,ET in the blood plasma and NO in the serum in primary hypertension rat. METHODS: The primary hypertension rats were divided into 5 groups(high,middle and low sapindoside group,control group and captopril group,10 each) in a random fashion and drugs had been given by ig.for 32 days.The blood pressure was messured in the 1,3,7,32 day after administration.At the end of the 32 nd days,AngⅡ,Ald,ET in the blood plasma and NO in the serum were measured. RESULTS: Sapindoside could significantly lower the blood pressure,increase the levels of NO in serum,reduce the concentration of AngⅡ,Ald,ET in the blood plasma. CONCLUSION: Sapindoside plays an important role in decreasing the blood pressure of primary hypertension rat.

OBJECTIVE To explore clinical results of fat liquefaction of incision wound following cesarean section for obese pregnant women.METHODS Totally 300 obese pregnant women with cesarean section were randomly divided into three groups: group A,iodine(PVP-Ⅰ) group(using PVP-Ⅰ(0.5%) after suturing the abdominal rectus sheath);group B(normal saline group);group C(control group without any liquid).All patients were preoperatively used antibiotics to control the infection.The rate of puerperal morbidity,white cell count and wound infection were observed.RESULTS All parameters of group A were lower than group B or C.There were significant differences among three groups(P

876 women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) were collected from Sep 2004 to Oct 2006. Among them 800 patients with polycystic ovary ultrasound image belonged to group A; the other 76 women without polyeystic ovary ultrasound image belonged to group B. As compared with group A, group B showed significantly higher hirsutism scores, serum testosterone, cholesterol, and lower density lipoprotein. Significantly higher prevalences of diabetes mellitus and hypertension appeared in the first degree relatives in group B than in group A.

Objective To investigate the relationship between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) susceptibility single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) and metabolic phenotypes in glucose and lipid metabolism and explore the pathophysiological mechanism of the susceptibility genes.Methods Three of PCOS susceptibility locus 2p16.3 (rs13405728 of LHCGR gene),2p21 (rs13429458,rs12478601 of THADA gene) and 9q33.3 (rs2479106,rs10818854 of DENNDIA gene) were selected and the metabolic phenotypes were compared between different genotypes of SNP in PCOS patients (using dominant model).Results Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol was significantly increased in CC genotype group than in TC + TT groups at rs12478601 of THADA gene [(2.5 ± 0.8),(2.4 ± 0.8) mmol/L; P =0.01].Serum insulin level of 2 hours after 75 g glucose intake was significantly higher in GG + AG groups than that of AA group at rs2479106 of DENND1A gene[(71 ±65),(64 ±50) mU/L;P =0.05],and the prevalence of type Ⅱ diabetes in first-degree relatives of patients were also increased [9.9％ (66/666),6.9％ (52/751) ; P ＜ 0.05].No association was found between metabolic phenotypes and genotypes of rs13429458,rs10818854,and rs13405728.Conclusions Genetic factors probably have effect on the metabolic characteristics of PCOS.THADA gene is related to lipid metabolism,while DENND1A gene may be involved in insulin metabolism in patients with PCOS.

Objective To investigate the relationship between microdeletion of azoospermia factor (AZF) and male infertility. Methods Overall 102 non selected male infertile patients undergoing assisted reproductive treatment and 10 healthy controls were enrolled and studied through general andrological examinations,including semen analysis,serum hormone level measurement and AZF examination.According to semen analysis the patients were classified as azoospermic ( n =61),severe oligozoospermic (20?10 6/ml with motility