Hemodynamics-simulation-based cardiovascular surgical planning.which is the patient-specific surgical hemodynamics optimization based on medical image,is the further development of clinical-applica-tion-oriented computational hemodynamics,it is very helpful for cardiovascular surgical decision-making.The art-in-work of hemodynamics-simulation-based cardiovascular surgical planning in both domestic and over-seas research was reviewed,the key problems and solutions involved were analyzed,and the further develo-ping objectives were presented.

Hemodynamics-simulation-based cardiovascular surgical planning.which is the patient-specific surgical hemodynamics optimization based on medical image,is the further development of clinical-applica-tion-oriented computational hemodynamics,it is very helpful for cardiovascular surgical decision-making.The art-in-work of hemodynamics-simulation-based cardiovascular surgical planning in both domestic and over-seas research was reviewed,the key problems and solutions involved were analyzed,and the further develo-ping objectives were presented.

Hemodynamics is closely related with the initiation, development and treatment of neo-cardiovascular diseases. The studies on the hemodynamics in neo-cardiovascular system are the hotspots of biomechanics and biomedical engineering. The research topics, research method, research achievement and its medical application, which are issued in the articles in this special column, were remarked. Emphasis was paid to the review of the research driver, research progress and research tendency of hemodynamics. The application prospect of hemodynamics research on the clinical procedure and healthcare was demonstrated with respect to its multi level application in prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the role of fascin, an actin bundling protein, in the development and progression of human esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), and explore its association with the clinicopathologic characteristics and 5-year survival of the patients.

METHODSUsing tissue array and immunohistochemistry, the expression of fascin was determined in 241 ESCC tissues and the corresponding normal esophageal mucosal tissues.

RESULTSESCC tissues showed a significantly higher overexpression rate of fascin than the corresponding normal esophageal mucosal tissues (68.9% vs 15.5%, P<0.05). The overexpression of fascin was correlated to lymph node metastasis and TMN stage, but not to the patients' age, gender, tumor differentiation and general classification. Survival analysis showed that abnormal expression of fascin was associated with the 5-year survival rate of patients with ESCC.

CONCLUSIONSThe abnormal expression of fascin may play an important role in the progression of ESCC, and detection of fascin expression may have important prognostic values.

Aged ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell ; metabolism ; pathology ; Carrier Proteins ; metabolism ; Esophageal Neoplasms ; metabolism ; pathology ; Female ; Humans ; Lymphatic Metastasis ; Male ; Microfilament Proteins ; metabolism ; Middle Aged ; Prognosis

Complete mannanase gene with two introns was cloned from Trichoderrna reesei by PCR. The two introns were then removed by overlap extension PCR. The gene encoding the mature mannanase protein was inserted into the expression vector pPIC9K, downstream of a alpha-factor signal peptide sequence. The resultant recombinant vector was named pM242. After linearized with Sac I , pM242 was transformed to Pichia pastoris GS115 by electroporation. After screening, the recombinant strain Gpmf25 that expresses the secretory protein at high level was obtained. The activity of the recombinant mannanase reached 12.5 IU/mL. Optimum pH and temperature for the recombinant enzyme were 5.0 and 80 degrees C, respectively. The enzyme was stable at pH 5.0-6.0 and maintained over 50% of original activity after incubation at 70 degrees C for 30 min.
Fungal Proteins ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration ; Pichia ; genetics ; metabolism ; Recombinant Proteins ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; Temperature ; Trichoderma ; enzymology ; genetics ; beta-Mannosidase ; biosynthesis ; genetics

The objective of this study was to observe the expression of hoxc4 and hoxc6 genes in the process of differentiation of hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) to colony forming unit-T Lymphocyte (CFU-TL) in vitro. and to explore the possible mechanism of HCMV-induced maldevelopment of human cord blood CFU-TL on genetic level through effecting the differentiation progress by human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) with and/or all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA), Normal CFU-TL culture was used as blank control. After detection with MTT, mRNA expression levels in the human cord blood CFU-TL hoxc4 and hoxc6 genes following HCMV infection and ATRA treatment were detected by fluorogenic quantitative reserve transcription polymerize chain reaction (FQ-RT-PCR) method. HCMV of 10(6) plaque formation unit (PFU)/ml was diluted to 0.1 ml 10(5) PFU/ml and added into the infected group. The results showed that the expression of hoxc4 and hoxc6 genes in the differentiation process increased slightly on day 3, and were up to the most on day 7 (p < 0.05), while became lower on day 12 respectively in normal group, HCMV group and ATRA group. Compared with the expression of hoxc6, the expression of hoxc4 was obviously higher in each group (p < 0.05). Compared with the expression of hoxc4 and hoxc6 genes in normal group, the expressions of hoxc4 and hoxc6 in ATRA group were up-regulated remarkably (p < 0.05), while the expressions of hoxc4 and hoxc6 in group HCMV were down-regulated (p < 0.05). It is concluded that the regular expression of hoxc4 and hoxc6 genes mRNA appeared in each group. A positive co-relationship exits between hoxc4/hoxc6 genes and lymphocytic progenitor hematopoiesis. Compared with the expression of hoxc6 gene, the expression of hoxc4 gene is obviously higher in each group. HCMV can down-regulate the expression of hoxc4 and hoxc6 genes and lead to suppression effect on cell morphology, which confirms that the normal hematopoietic lineage determination and maturation rely on the stable and consistent expression of homeobox gene. At the same condition, ATRA (6 x 10(-8) mol/L at 60 nmol/ml) can up-regulate hoxc4 and hoxc6 genes expression. ATRA can up-regulate the expression of hoxc4 and hoxc6 genes.
Cell Line ; Cell Proliferation ; Cytomegalovirus ; genetics ; Cytomegalovirus Infections ; genetics ; Homeodomain Proteins ; genetics ; Humans ; Lymphoid Progenitor Cells ; cytology ; Tretinoin ; pharmacology

An automatic inspection system for biochip's print quality is presented in this paper. It consists of an automatic mechanical control, a CCD sensor for getting the image of PET boart, and the special computer software for image processing and recognition. Experimental results indicate that this system is capable of providing a precise and effective realtime inspection for biochips' print quality.
Biosensing Techniques ; instrumentation ; methods ; Equipment Design ; Image Processing, Computer-Assisted ; methods ; Microchip Analytical Procedures ; methods ; Pattern Recognition, Automated ; methods ; Quality Control ; Software

OBJECTIVETo evaluate the anti-leukemia effects of prophylactic G-CSF mobilized donor lymphocytes infusion (pG-DLI) and its relationship with the incidence of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in high-risk leukemia patients with non-myeloablative stem cell transplantation (NST).

METHODS12 patients with high-risk leukemia were analyzed, including Ph⁺ acute lymphocytic leukemia (n=1), acute leukemia (AL) with persistent non-complete remission (n=2), acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with central nervous system (CNS) relapse (n=3), hybrid AL (n=1), secondary AML evolving from myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS/AML) (n=2), chronic myeloid leukemia in accelerated phase (CML-AP) (n=1), CML in blastic phase (CML-BP) (n=2). All patients received non-myeloablative conditioning and pG-DLIs were administered 30-40 days post transplantation if no signs of GVHD were present. The percentage of donor cell chimera was analyzed by short tandem repeat-polymerase chain reaction (STR-PCR) just before and after pG-DLI. The incidence of leukemia relapse and GVHD were observed.

RESULTS12 high-risk leukemia patients with a median age of 38 (range: 29-52) years received G-DLI at a median interval of 35 (32-40) days. The median numbers of infused mononuclear cells (MNCs), CD34⁺, and CD3⁺ cells/kg recipient body weight was 2.3×10⁸/kg, 1.7×10⁶/kg, and 0.6×10⁸/kg, respectively. 10 of 12 patients had full donor chimera before pG-DLIs and conversion from mixed to full donor chimera occurred in the other 2 patients shortly after pG-DLI. Grade II acute GVHD (aGVHD) was observed in only 2 patients and chronic GVHD (cGVHD) developed in 6 patients, including involvement of skin (n=3), skin and intestine (n=2), liver (n=1). 1 patient died of cGVHD. With a median follow-up of 40 (24-64) months, 7 patients are alive in remission, with 3-year actuarial overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) rates of the same 58.3%.

CONCLUSIONOur findings indicate that pG-DLI after NST does not increase the risk of aGVHD, but could enhance the capacity graft-vs-leukemia and prevent relapse in high-risk leukemia patients.

Adult ; Female ; Graft vs Host Disease ; prevention & control ; Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor ; Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation ; adverse effects ; methods ; Humans ; Leukemia ; surgery ; Lymphocyte Transfusion ; methods ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Neoplasm Recurrence, Local ; prevention & control ; Tissue Donors ; Transplantation, Homologous

The disorders of DNA and histone methylation have a close relationship with the development and progression of tumors. Epigenetic regulation is critical in maintaining the stability and integrity of the expression profiles of different cell types by modifying DNA methylation and histone methylation. However, the abnormal changes of methylation often result in the development and progression of tumors. This review summarized the theory of tumor genomic and histone methylation, detection methods of methylation and their applications, and the clinical application of methylation as biological markers and drug targets.
DNA Methylation ; Histones ; metabolism ; Humans ; Methylation ; Neoplasms ; genetics ; metabolism

As the most homologic homologue of silent information regulator 2 of yeast, Sirt1 gene is extensively expressed in mature tissues, and is rich in early embryo and reproductive cells. It is involved in the regulation of gene transcription, energy metabolism and cell aging. It promotes fat mobilization in adipocytes and glucose production in liver and regulates insulin secretion in islet beta cell. Furthermore, Sirt1 gene is an essential endogenous apoptosis inhibitor. In future, it may be used as new drug targets or applied in other disease management modalities.
Animals ; Humans ; Sirtuin 1 ; genetics ; metabolism ; physiology