Objective: To investigate the effect of three different goals of blood glucose control by insulin therapy on protein metabolism in the patients with critically cerebral disease.Methods: We performed a prospective,randomized,controlled study.A total of 122 patients with critically cerebral disease were randomly divided into three groups according to the target glucose-control levels:Group A: 4.4-6.1 mmol/L(n=41),Group B: 6.1-8.3 mmol/L(n=42),and Group C: 10-11.1 mmol/L(n=39).The state of protein metabolism and ratio of hypoglycemia of three groups were compared.Results: The indicators of nitrogen balance,prealbumin and transferrin in group A and group B were significantly better than that in group C(P<0.05),but the ratio of hypoglycemia in group A was significantly higher than those in group B and group C(P<0.05).Conclusion: Maintaining the blood glucose level ≤8.3 mmol/L might improve the nutrition status in the patients with critically cerebral disease by decreasing catabolism and promoting synthesis of protein.

Objective To investigate the expression of ERBB3 protein,which encoded by ERBB3 gene,in gastric cancer(intestinal type and diffuse type)as well as the normal tissue,and to elucidate the possible role of ERBB3 gene in the progress of gastric cancer.Methods 65 samples of gastric cancer tissue(of which 43 samples were intestinal type and 22 were diffuse type,classified according to the Lauren patho-classification)and 65 samples of normal tissue(control group)were investigated immunohistochemically.The expression of ERBB3 in both control group and gastric cancer group was determined.Comparisons were made according to different pathological types and TNM clinical stages within and between groups.Results 7 of 65 samples(10.8%)in gastric cancer group were found to over-express the ERBB3 protein,while only 1 of 65 samples(1.6%)in control group was found to over-express the ERBB3 protein.Statistical differences(P

The subcellular localization and the resistance to fungal pathogen Gibberella fujikuroi of the protein encoded by Arabidopsis AtELHYPRP2 (EARLI1-LIKE HYBRID PROLINE-RICH PROTEIN 2, AT4G12500) were investigated using transgenic tobacco plants. The coding sequence of AtELHYPRP2 was amplified from genomic DNA of Col-0 ecotype. After restriction digestion, the PCR fragment was ligated into pCAMBIA1302 to produce a fusion expression vector, pCAMBIA1302-AtELHYPRP2-GFP. Then the recombinant plasmid was introduced into Agrobacterium tumefaciens strain LBA4404 and transgenic tobacco plants were regenerated and selected via leaf disc transformation method. RT-PCR and Western blotting analyses showed that AtELHYPRP2 expressed effectively in transgenic tobacco plants. Observation under laser confocal microscopy revealed that the green fluorescence of AtELHYPRP2-GFP fusion protein could overlap with the red fluorescence came from propidium iodide staining, indicating AtELHYPRP2 is localized to cell surface. Antimicrobial experiments exhibited that the constitutive expression of AtELHYPRP2 could enhance the resistance of tobacco to fungal pathogen G. fujikuroi and the infection sites could accumulate H2O2 obviously. The basal expression levels of PR1 and the systemic expression levels of PR1 and PR5 in transgenic tobacco plants were higher than that of the wild-type plants, suggesting AtELHYPRP2 may play a role in systemic acquired resistance.
Agrobacterium tumefaciens ; Arabidopsis ; Arabidopsis Proteins ; genetics ; Disease Resistance ; Gibberella ; pathogenicity ; Hydrogen Peroxide ; Plants, Genetically Modified ; microbiology ; Recombinant Fusion Proteins ; genetics ; Tobacco ; genetics ; microbiology

Objective To investigate the distribution and antimicrobial resistance of pathogens isolated from lower respiratory tracts of early onset and late-onset ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)patients in intensive care unit. Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on data collected from1324 patients admitted to the ICU in the Third People' s Hospital in Wenzhou from July 2008 to December 2011 who received invasive mechanical ventilation.Patients were divided into early-onset pneumonia group (EOP,≤ 4 d mechanical ventilation ) and late-onset pneumonia group (LOP, ＞ 4 d mechanical ventilation).x2 or t test was performed to compare the pathogen distribution and antimicrobial resistance between two groups.Results In 1324 patients,552 (41.7％) suffered from VAP,including 74 ( 5.6％ )patients with EOP,382 (28.9％) patients with LOP,and 96 (7.3％) patients with both EOP and LOP.The top 6 pathogens in EOP group were Acinetobacter baumannii ( 72,22.6％ ),Pseudomonas aeruginosa (45,14.1％ ),Klebsiella pneumoniae (32,10.0％ ),Canidia albicans ( 31,9.7％ ),Burkholderia cepacia ( 31,9.7％ ) and Staphyloccocus aureus ( 28,8.8％ ) ; and in LOP group were Acinetobacter baumannii (235,21.2％ ),Canidia albicans (201,18.1％ ),Pseudomonas aeruginosa ( 111,10.0％ ),Candida glabrata ( 86,7.8％ ),Klebsiella pneumoniae ( 81,7.3％ ) and Staphyloccocus aureus ( 46,4.2％ ).Staphylococcus aureus infection in EOP group was more common than that in the LOP group (x2 =10.780,P =0.002),but the separation rate of Candida albicans in EOP group was significantly lower than that in the LOP group (x2 =12.907,P =0.000).Gram-negative bacteria isolated from EOP or LOP group were both highly resistant to most commonly used antibacterial agents,especially for Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains. Most Staphyloccocus aureus strains were methicillin-resistant strains (EOP:67.9％,19/28; LOP:63.0％,29/46).Canidia albicans and Candida glabrata were sensitive to most antifungal agents.Conclusion For both EOP and LOP groups,the majority of pathogens isolated from lower respiratory tract are Gram-negative bacteria,and drug resistance is serious.

【Objective】To devise the optimal method and the optimal water content for the storage of seeds of Aquilaria sinensis(Lour.) Gilg..【Methods】The seeds of Aquilaria sinensis(Lour.) Gilg.were stored in plastic bag,drying apparatus,wet sand and dry sand separately.And then the germination capacity of the seeds with different water content was detected at 4℃ and room temperature(30℃) in different time.【Results】The germination capacity of Aquilaria sinensis(Lour.) Gilg.decreased with the prolongation of storage time and with the decrease of water content.The seeds with water content being 9.34% and 7.35% had a higher germination capacity when stored at 4℃ for 35 days than that stored at room temperature.The fresh seeds stored in wet sand sprouted and the seeds stored in drying apparatus and dry sand had lower germination capacity and went mouldy.【Conclusion】Low temperature and moderate water content are benificial to the storage of the seeds of Aquilaria sinensis(Lour.) Gilg..

Objective To study the chemical constituents of Lignum Aquilariae Resinatum.MethodsThe compounds were isolated and purified by silica chromatography and their structures were identified on the basis of physicochemical constant and spectral analysis.Results The compounds were determined as 6-hydroxy-2-[2-(3'-methoxy-4'-hydroxy phenylethyl)] chromone(Ⅰ)and a triterpene,hederagenin(Ⅱ).Conclusion Compound I is a new compound and compound Ⅱ is found in this plant for the first time.

【Objective】To explore the long-term storage method for the seeds of Aquilaria sinensis(Lour.)Gilg..【Methods】The seeds of Aquilaria sinensis(Lour.)Gilg.with different water contents were preserved with liquid nitrogen for 55 days.And then the seeds were taken out to detect their germination capacity.The effect of cryopreservation methods on the germination capacity was also observed.【Results】The seeds with water content being 16.30% lost their germination capacity completely,the seeds with water content being 13.02% and 9.34% had a lower germination capacity,and the seeds with water content being 7.35% had a higher germination capacity.Quickly-frozen seeds had a higher germination capacity than the slowly-frozen seeds.【Conclusion】Cryopreservation with liquid nitrogen is suitable for the long-term preservation of the seeds of Aquilaria sinensis (Lour.)Gilg.with water content being 7.35%.

AIM:To study the mRNA expression and methylation status of imprinted gene SLC22A18 in infiltrating ductal carcinomas(IDCs),and the correlation between methylation status and clinical characteristics in IDCs.METHODS:The methylation status at the promoter regions of SLC22A18 gene was examined by methylation-specific polymerase chain reaction(MSP)in the specimens of IDC from 40 patients.The mRNA expression of SLC22A18 gene was detected by real-time reverse quantitative transcriptase polymerase chain reaction(real-time RT-PCR)in 40 specimens of IDC and the cell line MDA-MB-231.The cell line MDA-MB-231 was treated with 5-aza-2'-deoxycytidine(5'-aza-dc)and trichostatin A(TSA),then MSP and rea1-time RT-PCR were used to detect the methylation status and mRNA expression levels of SLC22A18 gene.RESULTS:SLC22A18 mRNA expression in 40 IDC tissues was lower than that in al1 corresponding adjacent non-cancerous tissues(P

Objective To investigate the expression of sLc22A1 8,an impfinted tumor suppressor gene,in breast cancer and explore the relationship between expression of SLC22A18 and the pathogenesis of breast cancer. Methods Real-time quantitative reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction was applied on 46 cases of infiltrating duetal breast carcinoma(IDC),46 csges of corresponding adjacent noncancerous tissues and 20 benign breast tissues in order to detect mRNA expression of SLC22A18 gene.Protein expression was detected by immunohistochemistry.Statistical analysis was carried out to analyse the correlation between SLC22A18 gene expression and various elinical parameters in these breast cancer patients. Results SLC22A18 mRNA expression in 46 IDC tissues Was lower than that in all corresponding adjacent non-cancerous tissues(Z=-4.900,P＜0.01).SLC22A18 mRNA expression was lower in breast cancer eases,when compared with that in benign cases(Z=-3.182,P＜0.01).SLIC22A18 mRNA expression in 40 IDCs Was lower than that in 6 dutal carcinoma in situ(part of IDC)(Z=-2.022,P＜0.05).There was a decreased or completely diminished SLC22A18 protein expression in breast cancer.A significant difference of SLC22A18 protein expression was also observed in IDC and benign groups(P＜0.05).Neither mRNA nor protein expression of SLC22A18 gene correlated with clinieopathologic parameters such as age of patients,size of tumor,ehnical stage,pathologic subtype,histologlc grade or lymph node metastasis(P＞0.05).Condusion Decreased expression of SLC22A18 gene may play an important role in the carcinogenesis of IDC.

Objective To investigate the effects of transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 activation by capsaicin on the oxidative stress in lipopolysaccharide-induced lung injury in mice in order to elucidate the potential mechanisms.Methods A total of 108 specific pathogen free (SPF) ICR male mice were randomly divided into six groups:normal control group (n =18),capsaicin control group (CAP control group,n =18),capsazepine control group (CAPZ control group,n =18),acute lung injury group (n =18),capsaicin treatment group (CAP treatment group,n =18) and capsazepine treatment group (CAPZ treatment group,n =18).After modeling,superoxide dismutase (SOD),catalase (CAT) and malondiachehyche (MDA) levels in lung were measured with the method of chromatometry,and the expression of heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1) in lung tissue was assessed with enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA),while the level of NF-E2-related factor-2 (Nrf2) was determined by western blotting and the expression of Nrf2 mRNA was measured by RTPCR.Pathological changes of lung tissue were observed under light microscope.Results The activities of SOD and CAT in lung tissue at 3,8,16 h were dramatically lower in acute lung injury group than those in normal control group (P ＜ 0.05),while the level of MDA was higher.Compared with acute lung injury group,the lung levels of SOD and CAT at 8 h and 16 h were higher in CAP treatment group (P ＜0.05),while the lung level of MDA was lower (P ＜ 0.05).The levels of SOD and CAT in CAPZ treatment group were decreased at 8 h and 16 h,while the levels of MDA in this group were increased at 3,8,16 h (P ＜0.05).The pulmonary levels of HO-1,Nrf2 and expression of Nrf2 mRNA were significantly higher in acute lung injury group than those in normal control group (P ＜ 0.05).Compared with acute lung injury group,the levels of HO-1,NRF2 and expression of NRF2 mRNA were increased markedly in CAP treatment group (P ＜ 0.05)and were obviously decreased in CAPZ treatment group (P ＜0.05).At 8 h,16 h after modeling,the degree of lung damage was ameliorated in CAP treatment group compared with acute lung injury group under light microscope,while the lung damage was aggravated in CAPZ treatment group.Conclusions The activation of TRPV1 could apparently up-regulate the levels of CAT,SOD,Nrf2,HO-1,and reduce the MDA level in lung tissue of mice with acute lung injury,ultimately protecting the endotoxemia mice from oxidative stress.