To study the bacteriostat, anti-inflammatory and relieving itching effects of Yinyanjing gel. Methods: A double dilution method was used to detect the in vitro bacteriostat effect of Yinyanjing gel. The therapeutic effects of Yinyanjing gel on bacterial vaginitis were observed in rats. The antipruritic effect of Yinyanjing gel was observed in guinea pigs. Results:MIC for Staphy-lococcus aureus was 47. 39 mg·ml-1 , and that for Escherichia coli was 189. 59 mg·ml-1 . The therapeutic effects of Yinyanjing gel on bacterial vaginitis were significant. Yinyanjing gel showed notable antipruritic effect on the itching induced by histamine phosphate in guinea pigs. Conclusion:Yinyanjing gel exhibits significant effects of bactriostasis,anti-inflammation and relieving itching.

Objective:To study the effect and underlying mechanism of BCG polysaccharide and nucleic acid ( BCG-PSN) in hy-persusceptibility in guinea pigs to explore the improvement method for the quality control model of BCG-PSN. Methods:The ovalbumin induced hypersusceptibility animal model was established, the effect of BCG-PSN on hypersusceptibility in guinea pigs was observed. According to the guideline for immunity toxicity study on Chinese traditional medicine and natural medicine, the hypersusceptibility tests were carried out. Serum IgE and histamine were determined by ELISA. Results:The guinea pigs in the model group and the low dosage BCG-PSN group showed strong anaphylactic symptoms, while the middle and high dosage BCG-PNS groups showed fewer symp-toms. The level of IgE in the model group was (1. 673 0 ± 0. 158 6) μg·ml-1 and (1. 683 1 ± 0. 228 1)μg·ml-1 before and after the attacking, respectively, which was higher than that in the control group(P<0. 01). The levels of IgE in the middle and high dos-age BCG-PNS groups were decreased compared with those in the model group before and after the attacking(P<0. 01). The same re-sults were observed in the levels of histamine. Before and after the attacking, the levels of histamine in the model group was (1. 499 7 ± 0. 133 1) ng·ml-1 and (1. 512 1 ± 0. 050 6) ng·ml-1 , respectively, while the levels of histamine in low, middle and high dos-age BCG-PNS groups were decreased compared with those in the model group before and after the attacking(P<0. 01). Conclusion:BCG-PSN can dose-dependently inhibit the anaphylactic reaction induced by ovalbumin.

BACKGROUND:Studies have shown that human placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells with strong proliferative ability have rich sources and can remarkably promote tendon-bone healing after celltransplantation.
OBJECTIVE:To observe the effect of human placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells on tendon-bone healing in a bone tunnel.
METHODS:Human placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells were separated using adherent separation screening method. Thirty 8-week-old male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into two groups, 15 rats as experimental group and 15 rats as control group. Experimental group were subjected to transplantation of human placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells and the control group were injected with saline solution.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Stem cells, new vessels, and fibrocartilage hyperplasia were observed on the tendon-bone interface with microscope at 2, 4 and 6 weeks after celltransplantation in the experimental group. Biomechanical y, the maximum pul out load in the experimental group was significantly higher than that in the control group at 4 and 6 weeks after celltransplantation (P<0.05). These findings suggest that human placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells can accelerate early tendon-bone healing in a bone tunnel and strengthen the biomechanical strength.

ObjectiveTo observe the effects of different environmental intervention on neurofilament (NF) expression in rats after unilateral local cerebral infarction. MethodsAfter middle cerebral artery occluded (MCAO) by electric coagulation, 125 male SD rats were randomly divided into individual living group (n=30, living alone in small standard cages), social communication group (n=30, 5 as a group living in large standard stages ), learning group(n=30, 15 as a group living in exploratory cages), enriched environment group (n=30, 5 as a group living in EE cages) and sham operated group(n=5). The rats were randomly sacrificed at the 1st, 3rd, 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th day after MCAO. The expressions of NF in peri-ischemic cortex were detected with immunohistochemistry staining. ResultsThe expression of NF in the peri-ischemia cortex in enriched environment group and learning group was higher than that in other two groups (P<0.01) after 7 days, it also was higher in social communication group than that in individual living group (P<0.05). ConclusionEnriched environment and learning could enhance NF expression in rats after unilateral local cerebral infarction.

The OPT101 photoelectric sensor has the characteristics of good photoelectric response,buih-in transimpedance amplifier and small size,which meet the needs of accurately near-infrared spectral measurement in medical near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) range.Our research team has developed a series of portable NIRS instruments for NIRS measuring in intensive care units (ICU).The characteristics and advantages of OPT101 in the development of clinical ICU-specific NIRS instruments were introduced.The research progress of our team on the development of ICU-NIRS instruments using OPT101 was reviewed.The prospect of OPT101 in clinical noninvasive detection was discussed.

Alkaline phosphatase(ALP)is widely expressed in human tissues.ALP plays an important role in the dephosphorylation of proteins and nucleic acids.Therefore,quantitative analysis of ALP plays a vital role in disease diagnosis and the development of biological detection methods.Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase(TdT)catalyzes continuous polymerization of deoxynucleotide triphosphates at the 3'-OH end of single-stranded DNA in the absence of a template.In this study,we developed a highly sensitive and selective method based on TdT and endonuclease Ⅳ(Endo Ⅳ)to quantify ALP activity.After ALP hydrolyzes the 3'-PO4 end of the substrate and generates 3'-OH,TdT can effectively elongate the 3'-OH end with deoxynucleotide adenine triphosphate(dATP)and produce a poly A tail,which can be detected by the poly T probes.Endo Ⅳ digests the AP site in poly T probes to generate a fluorescent signal and a new 3'-OH end,leading to the generation of exponential fluorescence signal amplification.The substrate for TdT elongation was optimized,and a limit of detection of 4.3×10-3 U/L was achieved for ALP by the optimized substrate structure.This method can also detect ALP in the cell lysate of a single cell.This work has potential applications in disease diagnosis and biomedical detection.

Marinesco-Sj?gren syndrome (MSS), also known as hereditary ataxia-dwarf-mental retardation syndrome, is a rare autosomal recessive ataxia syndrome. This article reviews the recent advance in clinic characteristics, pathogenic gene mutation sites, pathogenesis and clinic diagnosis and treatment of MSS, in order to improve clinicians' understanding of the disease and diagnosis and treatment level, and reduce the missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis of the disease.

PURPOSE: Synuclein-gamma (SNCG), which was initially identified as breast cancer specific gene 1, is highly expressed in advanced breast cancers, but not in normal or benign breast tissue. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of SNCG siRNA-treatment on breast cancer cells and elucidate the associated mechanisms. METHODS: Vectors containing SNCG and negative control (NC) siRNAs were transfected into MDA-MB-231 cells; mRNA levels were determined by real-time polymerase chain reaction. Cell proliferation was evaluated using the MTT assay, cell migration was assessed by the Transwell assay, apoptosis and cell cycle analyses were conducted with the flow cytometer, and Western blot analysis was performed to determine the relative levels of AKT, ERK, p-AKT, and p-ERK expression. RESULTS: SNCG mRNA levels were significantly reduced in MDA-MB-231 cells transfected with SNCG siRNA. Our results indicate that in SNCG siRNA-treated cells, cell migration and proliferation decreased significantly, apoptosis was induced, and the cell cycle was arrested. Western blot analysis indicated that the protein levels of p-AKT and p-ERK were much lower in the SNCG siRNA-treated groups, than in the control and NC groups. CONCLUSION: SNCG siRNA could decrease the migration and proliferation of breast cancer cells by downregulating the phosphorylation of AKT and ERK.
Apoptosis ; Blotting, Western ; Breast ; Breast Neoplasms ; Cell Cycle ; Cell Migration Assays ; Cell Movement* ; Cell Proliferation ; Extracellular Signal-Regulated MAP Kinases ; Phosphorylation* ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt ; Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction ; RNA, Messenger ; RNA, Small Interfering ; Synucleins*

Objective:To investigative the molecular mechanism of C-X-C chemokine receptor type 4 (CXCR4) antagonist AMD3100 in epileptic seizure.Methods:(1) Animal experiment: 36 adult male SD rats were randomly divided into control group (Con, n=12), epilepsy group (Epi, n=12), Epi+AMD3100 group ( n=12). Experimental epilepsy rat models in the Epi group were induced by intraperitoneal injection of pentrazole (PTZ, 40 mg/kg); rats in the Epi+AMD3100 group were given intraperitoneal injection of PTZ (40 mg/kg) 20 min after lateral intracerebroventricular injection of 5 μL (5 mg/mL) AMD3100; rats in the Con group were given intraperitoneal injection of normal saline. Racine grading was used to evaluate the levels of epileptic seizure and the latency of epileptic seizure was recorded in rats from each group. EEG was used to record the abnormal discharges of brain neurons in rats from each group. The content of γ -aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the hippocampus was detected by ELISA kit; γ -aminobutyric acid A receptor α1 subunit ( GABAAR α1) mRNA levels of hippocampal neurons in each group were detected by real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR (qRT-PCR). (2) Cell experiment: the hippocampal neurons from 1-d-old SD rats were primarily cultured; 7 d after cultivation, these cells were divided into control group, epilepsy group and AMD3100 group; the cellular epileptic models in the epileptic group were induced by magnesium-free external fluid; neurons in the AMD3100 group were cultured in magnesium-free external solution containing 10 nmol/L AMD3100 for 3 h, and then changed to Neurobasal medium for further culture; cells in the control group were cultured with Neurobasal medium. Whole cell patch clamp technique was used to detect the spontaneous inhibitory postsynaptic currents (sIPSCs) after AMD3100 (10 nmol/L) perfusion. Results:(1) Animal experiment: the seizure latency in Epi+AMD3100 group was significantly shorter than that in Epi group ([663.30±74.84] s vs. [164.40±17.20] s, t=6.490, P<0.001). The frequency of seizures>grading 4 in the Epi+AMD3100 group was significantly decreased as compared with that in the Epi group (3.75±0.39 vs. 9.00±0.73, t=4.680, P<0.001). ELISA results showed that GABA content in the 3 groups was significantly different ( F=17.850, P<0.001): that in the Epi group was significantly lower than that in the Con group, and that in the Epi+AMD3100 group was significantly higher than that in Epi group ( P<0.05). The qRT-PCR results showed that GABAAR α1 mRNA content among the 3 groups was significantly different ( F=14.400, P<0.001): that in the Epi group was significantly lower than that in the Con group, and that in the Epi+AMD3100 group was significantly higher than that in the Epi group ( P<0.05). EEG results showed that the discharge frequency of rats in the Epi+AMD3100 group was lower than that in Epi group; there was no significant difference in EEG power among the 3 groups ( F=3.220, P<0.001), but the EEG power in the Epi+AMD3100 group was lower than that in Epi group and control group. (2) Cell experiment: patch clamp technique showed that the average frequency and amplitude of sIPSCs in the 3 groups were statistically significant ( F=13.670, P<0.001; F=10.920, P<0.001). As compared with those in the control group and epilepsy group, the average frequency and amplitude of sIPSCs in AMD3100 group were significantly increased ( P<0.05). Conclusion:CXCR4 antagonist AMD3100 can reduce seizure frequency by enhancing inhibitory neurotransmission.

Objective:To explore the effects of interpregnancy interval (IPI) on pregnancy outcomes of subsequent pregnancy.Methods:A multicenter retrospective study was conducted in 21 hospitals in China. Information of age, height, pre-pregnancy weight, IPI, history of diseases, complications of pregnancy, gestational age of delivery, delivery mode, and pregnancy outcomes of the participants were collected by consulting medical records of pregnant women who had two consecutive deliveries in the same hospital during 2011 to 2018. The participants were divided into 4 groups according to IPI:<18 months, 18-23 months, 24-59 months and ≥60 months. According to the WHO′s recommendation, with the IPI of 24-59 months group as a reference, to the effects of IPI on pregnancy outcomes of subsequent pregnancy were analyzed. Stratified analysis was further carried out based on age, history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), macrosomia, and premature delivery, to explore the differences in the effects of IPI on pregnancy outcomes among women with different characteristics.Results:A total of 8 026 women were included in this study. There were 423, 623, 5 512 and 1 468 participants in <18 months group, 18-23 months group, 24-59 months group and ≥60 months group, respectively. (1) The age, pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI), history of cesarean section, GDM, gestational hypertension and cesarean section delivery rate of <18 months group, 18-23 months group, 24-59 months group and ≥60 months group were gradually increased, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05). (2) After adjusting for potential confounding factors, compared with women in the IPI of 24-59 months group, the risk of premature delivery, premature rupture of membranes, and oligohydramnios were increased by 42% ( OR=1.42, 95% CI: 1.07-1.88, P=0.015), 46% ( OR=1.46, 95% CI: 1.13-1.88, P=0.004), and 64% ( OR=1.64, 95% CI: 1.13-2.38, P=0.009) respectively for women in the IPI≥60 months group. No effects of IPI on other pregnancy outcomes were found in this study ( P>0.05). (3) After stratified by age and adjusted for confounding factors, compared with women in the IPI of 24-59 months group, IPI≥60 months would significantly increase the risk of oligohydramnios for women with advanced age ( OR=2.87, 95% CI: 1.41-5.83, P=0.004); and <18 months could increase the risk of premature rupture of membranes for women under the age of 35 ( OR=1.59, 95% CI: 1.04-2.43, P=0.032). Both the risk of premature rupture of membranes ( OR=1.58, 95% CI: 1.18-2.13, P=0.002) and premature delivery ( OR=1.52, 95% CI: 1.07-2.17, P=0.020) were significantly increased in the IPI≥60 months group. After stratified by history of GDM and adjusted for confounding factors, compared with women in the IPI of 24-59 months group, IPI≥60 months would lead to an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage for women with a history of GDM ( OR=5.34, 95% CI: 1.45-19.70, P=0.012) and an increased risk of premature rupture of membranes for women without a history of GDM ( OR=1.44, 95% CI: 1.10-1.90, P=0.009). After stratified by history of macrosomia and adjusted for confounding factors, compared with women in the IPI of 24-59 months group, IPI≥60 months could increase the proportion of cesarean section for women with a history of macrosomia ( OR=4.11, 95% CI: 1.18-14.27, P=0.026) and the risk of premature rupture of membranes for women without a history of macrosomia ( OR=1.46, 95% CI: 1.12-1.89, P=0.005). After stratified by history of premature delivery and adjusted for confounding factors, compared with women in the IPI of 24-59 months group, IPI≥60 months would significantly increase the risk of premature rupture of membranes for women without a history of premature delivery ( OR=1.47, 95% CI: 1.13-1.92, P=0.004). Conclusions:Both IPI≥60 months and <18 months would increase the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes in the subsequent pregnancy. Healthcare education and consultation should be conducted for women of reproductive age to maintain an appropriate IPI when they plan to pregnant again, to reduce the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes in the subsequent pregnancy.