Embryonic stem cells detached from inner cell mass(ICM),can maintain self-renewal undifferentiation status and differentiate into almost every type of cells.Lots of genes take part in the regulation of embryonic stem cell's proliferation and differen-tiation.In this paper,we reviewed the related genes about embryonic stem cell's proliferation and differentiation,meantime draw off questions which need to be further illuminated.

Objective To establish a model of full-thickness avascular meniscal defect to assess outcome of bone-marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) modified with human insulin-like growth factor Ⅰ (hIGF-Ⅰ) gene and compounded with injectable calcium alginate gel in repair of meniscal defect.Methods Models of full-thickness defect were created in the anterior comer of meniscus in goats,an area lacking of blood supply.The trial categorized the models to four groups:gene-ehanced tissue engineering (GETE) group (hIGF-Ⅰ transfected BMSCs were mixed with calcium alginate gel),BMSCs group (BMSCs were mixed with calcium alginate gel),empty group (calcium alginate gel was used alone) and control group (the defect was excluded from repair).Macroscopy was done at 4,8,and 16 weeks after operation.Variation of repair tissue was observed by light and scanning electric microscopy and aggrecan in repair tissue was determined as well.Results Meniscal defect was on the mend at 4-16 weeks after operation in GETE group,with the defect area being thoroughly filled with the white,elastic and tight repair tissue similar to normal meniscal tissue.Macroscopic examination showed a better result in GETE group than that in other groups.Light microscopy showed that repair tissue which was mainly fibrochondrocytes was arranged in line with calcium alginate fibers and that space between the fibers was mostly crammed with the matrix secreted by those cells.At the same time,those cells were tightly arranged and the matrix secreted by those cells was equally distributed according to light microscopy.Electroscopy demonstrated neat and tight arrangement of fibers and tight extracellular matrix in fiber space in GETE group.Aggrecan concentration in GETE group was relatively higher than in other groups,but still had difference from the normal meniscus.Conclusion hIGF-Ⅰ gene-transfected BMSCs combined with injectable calcium alginate gel can improve the effect in repair of full-thickness meniscal defect.

ObjectiveTo define the difference of urine analysis result,α1-microglobulin (α1-MG) and β2-microglobulin ( β2-MG) between those patients suffering from calcium oxalate stone,non-calcium oxalate stone and non-urolithiasis controls at the same time period.MethodsData from 100 patients admitted to the Department of Urology,First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University from July,2010 to September,2010 were reviewed.66 patients (45 men,21 women) suffered from urolithiasis,and 34 patients (22 men,12 women) were non-urolithiasis.Patients' ages in urolithiasis group varied from 13 to 78 years and the male to female ratio was 2.1∶1.0.The patients in non-urolithiasis controlgroup aged from 12 to 80 years and the male to female ratio was 1.8∶1.0.Blood and urine were taken from the patient the next morning after admission.The biochemistry from blood and 24 h urine were measured by automatic biochemistry analyzer.The α 1-MG and β2-MG content were measured by radioimmunoassay.The stone compositions were analyzed by infrared spectroscopy.ResultsThere was difference in the levels of serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen among three groups ( P ＜ 0.05).In controls,those with calcium oxalate stone had higher level of urinary α1-MG and β2-MG,but there were no differences in the urinary electrolyte levels.Group of non-calcium oxalate stones urinary uric acid levels were higher than calcium oxalate and control groups,the difference was statistically significant.ConclusionsIn the formation of uric acid stones,uric acid increased as independent risk factors.α1-MG,β2-MG may promote the formation of calcium oxalate stones.

BACKGROUND: Hypertrophic scar results from imbalance between local collagen synthesis and degradation and abnormal aggregation of collagen after burn and trauma.OBJECTIVE: To observe the effects of collagenase on collagen degradation in nude mice with graft of hypertrophic scar and its therapeutic effects on hyertrophic scar.DESIGN: Controlled experiment was designed.SETTING: Department of Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy,Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University of Chinese PLA MATERIALS: The experiment was performed in Experimental Center of the Third Military Medical University of Chinese PLA from July 1995 to April 1997, in which, 10 specimens of hypertrophic scar were employed, collected from the removed hypertrophic scars in Department of Plastic Surgery.All of patients were in the known before the operation. Experimental animals were 15 BACB/C nude mice, of which, 8 mice were male and 7 mice female.Totally 15 mice were grafted with hypertrophic scar tissue, 10 mice of which were survived after once graft; with second graft in the rest mice, 2 mice were survived and 3 mice were dead. The survival nude mice were randomized into experimental group and the control, 6 mice in each one.METHODS: The removed hypertrophic scars in plastic operation were grafted in the wound on the dorsum of nude mice to establish graft model of hypertrophic scar. In experimental group, 1% collagenase was injected locally in scar tissue; in the control group, collagease solvent was injected locally, once a week, for 4 weeks totally. After treatment, the materials were collected for macrogcopic observation and observation and analysis with optic and electronic microscopes.scar tissue before and after treatment.RESULTS: Twelve nude mice were survived after scar graft and all of them entered result analysis, 6 mice of which were in experimental group was smaller in size, thinner in thickness and softer in quality compared staining, Van Gieson's collagenous fiber staining and compound staining on slices, it was displayed that in experimental group, dermal layer became thin, collagenous fiber was unclear in structure and disperse in arrangement, but in the control, the dermal layer of scar tissue was hypertrophic microscopic observation, in experimental group, collagenous fibers were destroyed and unclear in structure, but in the control, collagenous fibers were disturbed in arrangement with distinct strips and clear structure.CONCLUSION: Collagenase degrades collagen of hypertrophic scar,lessens and softens scar, suggesting that local injection of collagease is probably a good therapy for hypertrophic scar.

Objective To analyze the feature and cause of stumps of amputees after Wenchuan earthquake,and study the effects of rehabilitation treatment for stumps.Methods Fifty-two cases with stump limbs post-amputation were evaluated,including stump skin status,stump shape,stump length,stump swelling,range of motion (ROM)of joint and strength of stump,and were treated with physical therapy,stump moulding and kinesiotherapy.Results The incidences of stump ulcer,stump swelling,conical stump,short stump and limitation of ROM of joint in all 52 cases were 76%,73%,34%,40%and 42%respectively.After rehabilitation treatment stump ulcers healed,stump swelling eliminated;stump shape,ROM of joint and muscle strength improved obviously.All poor stumps could be fit with the prosthetic limb and get good function.Conclusion The incidences of poor stump limb post·amputation after earthquake were high.Rehabilitation treatment can improve the stump condition.Early comprehensive rehabilitative intervention after amputation is important for fitting the prosthetic limb tO the stump.

Objective To evaluate the effect of prosthetic rehabilitation and analyze the exercise training program with myoelectric signal for upper limb stumps.Methods Twenty canes with 22 upper limb stumps were treated with exercise for strength training,muscle contraction and control training and the complication of stump were managed.The myoelectrlc signal of upper limb stumps were detected and the stumps were trained with electronic biofeedback software system,including basic signal of biofeedback training and visual biofeedback training.Then the myoelectric prostheses were assembled.Results After prosthetic rehabilitation and myoelectfic signal training,there Wan no significant atrophy of muscle of stumps,muscle strength and range of motion of these twenty limb stumps increased.The amputees could control muscle contraction and grasp,pinch,wrist rotation,elbow extension or flexion consciously.Twenty myoelectrie prostheses were assembled.Conclusion The prosthetic rehabilitation and myoelectric signal training of limb stump is important for assembling myoelectric prosthesis.

Objective To observe the effect of comprehensive rehabilitation treatment before and after fabrication of lower limb prostheses for the earthquake wounded.Methods The patients were treated with comprehensive rehabilitation treatment before and after fabrication of lower limb prostheses,including stump treatment(massage,pat and stump mold),physiotherapy(range of motion,strength,balance,standing and walking training,and use of physical agents),psychological therapy.Results The percentage of stump ulcer,stump swelling,limitation of joint motion and stump pain of all 42 cases was 74%,72%,41%and 5%,respectively.Stump ulcer healed and stump swelling decreased after comprehensive rehabilitative treatment.The stump shape,motion of joint and muscle strength improved significantly.All stumps can be fit with prosthetic limb.Excellent,good and fair walk functions of prosthetic limb were 51%,44%,and 2%,respectively.Conclusion The rate of poor stump limb was high after earthquake.Application of comprehensive rehabilitation treatment before and after fabrication of lower limb prostheses is very important for the earthquake wounded.

Objective To investigate the effect of reptroperitoneal laparoscopic operation on the parameters of platelet, D-dimer and thrombomodulin(TM). Methods Forty cases were divided into two groups according to the operative way, retroperitoneal laparoscopic operation (n= 20) and open operation (n=20). Blood samples were taken preoperatively and at the end of the surgery. The following parameters were measured and compared within each group and between groups: platelet count (PLT), mean platelet volume (MPV), platelet distributionwidth(PDW), D-dimer, TM. ResultsThere were no significant differences for the PLT, PDW, MPV, TM and D-dimer between before and after operation in each group. There was no difference between 2 groups either for all these indicators.No patients from either group suffered thrombosis or abnormal bleeding as a pastoperative complication. Conclusion Compared with the conventional operation, retroperitoneal laparoscopic operation dioesd not induce more change on parameters of platelet, D-dimer and TM.

Objective To investigate the prevalence and relevant factors of psychological disorders in patients with premature ejaculation (PE). Methods From September 2009 to October 2010,we employed the Self- Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) and Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS),Chinese Index of Sexual Function for Premature Ejaculation ( CIPE-5 ),NIH-Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index (NIH-CPSI),International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) and self-designed questionnaire to investigate the psychological status of 1164 patients with PE.The relevance between scores of SAS,SDS and such parameters as NIH-CPSI score,CIPE-5 score,erectile function,age,disease duration,occupation,education,personality characteristics and other factors were evaluated. Results The SAS and SDS scores of 1,164 cases with PE were 43.87 ± 10.53,44.05 ±9.81,respectively.If the cut-off points were set at SAS ≥ 50 and SDS ≥53,341 (29.3％) of cases had symptoms of anxiety and 217( 18.6％ ) patients had symptoms of depression.The SAS,SDS scores and detection rate of anxiety and depression were correlated with the CIPE-5 score,NIH-CPSI score,erectile function and duration of disease,personality characteristics ( P ＜ 0.05),while they were not correlated with age,occupation,and education. Conclusions Psychological disorders widely exist in patients with PE and may have a close relationship with a variety of factors.