AIM: To study the effect of Ginkgo biloba extract (GbE) on the expression of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) in the initiating stage of pulmonary fibrosis of rats after administration of bleomycin (BLM).METHODS: The expression of CTGF in lungs was detected by Western blotting. The content of hydroxyproline was assayed by the method of chloramines T. The content of malondialdehyde (MDA) in plasma was investigated by colorimetry.RESULTS: On day 14 after administration of BLM, the contents of CTGF in lungs and MDA in plasma in BLM+NS group were higher than those in NS group, respectively (P

OBJECTIVETo screen the potential protein biomarkers in minimal residual disease (MRD) of the acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) by comparison of differentially expressed serum protein between APL patients at diagnosis and after complete remission (CR) and healthy controls, and to establish and verify a diagnostic model.

METHODSSerum proteins from 36 cases of primary APL, 29 cases of APL during complete remission and 32 healthy controls were purified by magnetic beads and then analyzed by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS). The spectra were analyzed statistically using FlexAnalysis(TM) and ClinProt(TM) software.

RESULTSTwo prediction model of primary APL/healthy control, primary APL/APL CR were developed. Thirty four statistically significant peptide peaks were obtained with the m/z value ranging from 1000 to 10 000 (P < 0.001) in primary APL/healthy control model. Seven statistically significant peptide peaks were obtained in primary APL/APL CR model (P < 0.001). Comparison of the protein profiles between the two models, three peptides with m/z 4642, 7764 and 9289 were considered as the protein biomarker of APL MRD. A diagnostic pattern for APL CR using m/z 4642 and 9289 was established. Blind validation yielded correct classification of 6 out of 8 cases.

CONCLUSIONSThe MALDI-TOF MS analysis of APL patients serum protein can be used as a promising dynamic method for MRD detection and the two peptides with m/z 4642 and 9289 may be better biomarkers.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Case-Control Studies ; Child ; Humans ; Leukemia, Promyelocytic, Acute ; classification ; diagnosis ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Neoplasm, Residual ; classification ; diagnosis ; Prognosis ; Spectrometry, Mass, Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption-Ionization ; methods ; Young Adult

BACKGROUNDPeripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) is generally characterized by poor prognosis after conventional chemotherapy. The place for high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) in these patients is still not clear. In this study, we presented the outcomes of PTCL patients followed these treatments in our centre.

METHODSWe retrospectively analyzed the outcomes of 39 patients with PTCL received the two treatments between 1999 and 2010.

RESULTSThe 3-year overall survival (OS) of 61.9% and 3-year progression free survival (PFS) of 35.7% were observed in the 39 patient. Twenty-one patients received Hyper-CVAD chemotherapy with 3-year OS of 46.2% and 3-year PFS of 27.9%. Eighteen patients received ASCT with 3-year OS of 70.3% and 3-year PFS of 44.2%. Further analysis revealed that patients with elevated lactate dehydrogenase, at least 2 international prognostic index (IPI) points, and extranodal involvement had a poorer outcome compared with the control group.

CONCLUSIONThese findings might suggest that Hyper-CVAD chemotherapy and ASCT could offer a durable survival benefit for patients with aggressive PTCL.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols ; therapeutic use ; Cyclophosphamide ; therapeutic use ; Dexamethasone ; therapeutic use ; Doxorubicin ; therapeutic use ; Female ; Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation ; methods ; Humans ; Lymphoma, T-Cell, Peripheral ; drug therapy ; therapy ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Retrospective Studies ; Vincristine ; therapeutic use ; Young Adult

Objective To evaluate the burden of road traffic injury (RTI) from perspectives both on the health of population and on social economic status so as to provide scientific evidence for policy making. Methods The status of mortality and disability caused by traffic accident in Penglai county was estimated, based on data from death registration and a sampling survey from 2006 to 2007.Together with the disability weights gained from global burden of disease (GBD) , health burden (DALY) was measured with GBD formula. The economic burden of RTI was evaluated. Results Average loss of the health life years (HLY) related to RTI was 31 373.04 per year. 70.59 HLY were lost per 1000 persons. Loss among the males was higher than females. The loss of DALY among the age group 15-44 years ranked the first place (39 209.71 HLY) which accounted for 62.42% of the total DALY. 79.45% of the total DALY were caused by disability. In 2006 and 2007 ,the economic loss caused by RTI was as high as 2.19 billion RMB, which accounted for 4.89% of the total amount of GDP while the indirect economic costs (2.15 billion RMB) accounted for 98.45% of the total costs in Penglai city. The economic loss of the males was obviously higher than the females and the loss by the group aged 15-59 years old accounted for 97.65% of the total. Conclusion RTI had severely influenced the health of the residents in Penglai city and brought heavy burden to the individuals,families as well as the society.

This paper presents a novel monitor which uses ARM controller AT91SAM7S64 as its main processor, LCM (Liquid Crystal Display Module) for displaying ECG waves, SD (Secure Digital memory) card for data storage and RF module PTR8000 for radio data transmission. This portable monitor boasts alarm function for abnormality and can provide dynamic ECG monitoring for patients.
Computer Communication Networks ; Electrocardiography ; instrumentation ; Humans ; Monitoring, Physiologic ; instrumentation ; Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted ; instrumentation ; Telemetry ; instrumentation ; methods

Adult ; Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic ; administration & dosage ; therapeutic use ; Azacitidine ; administration & dosage ; analogs & derivatives ; therapeutic use ; Female ; Humans ; Karyotype ; Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute ; drug therapy ; genetics ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Myelodysplastic Syndromes ; drug therapy ; genetics ; Treatment Outcome

OBJECTIVETo construct the adenovirus vector containing recombinant human catalase (CAT) and to express the recombinant gene in vitro.

METHODSTotal RNA was extracted from human leukocytes and full-length human CAT cDNA was obtained with RT-PCR method. The CAT gene was cloned into pcDNA3.1(+) vector and pcDNA3.1(+)CAT was constructed. The positive clones were confirmed by the restriction enzyme digestion and gene sequencing. The CAT gene was cloned into the entry vector pENTR1A, and pENTR1A-CAT vector was constructed. By LR reaction pENTR1A-CAT and pAd/CMV/V5-DEST was recombined in vitro, and the recombinant adenovirus pAd/CMV/V5-DEST-CAT was obtained. The positive pAd/CMV/V5-DEST-CAT was confirmed by sequencing and transfected into 293A cells with Pac I linearization and Lipofectamine 2 000, and the recombinant virus particles were packaged and amplified in the cells. The expression of CAT protein and CAT enzyme activities of the recombinant virus were determined by Western blot and 240 nm UV absorption methods.

RESULTHigh expression of recombinant adenovirus was obtained and the expressed human catalase had high enzyme activity.

CONCLUSIONAd/CMV/V5-DEST-CAT vector containing human catalase gene has been constructed successfully; and the expressed enzyme in 293A cells has high activity.

Adenoviridae ; genetics ; Catalase ; genetics ; metabolism ; Cell Line ; Genetic Vectors ; Humans ; Transfection

OBJECTIVETo determine the association between elevated levels of serum cancer antigen (CA) 125 and hepatitis cirrhosis in different stage, and also to explore the clinical application value of serum CA-125.

METHODSDuring June to December in 2008, 200 cases with hepatitis cirrhosis were random selected in our hospital. CA-125 levels were measured by electrochemiluminescence immunization assay in sera collected from these cases which were termed with Child-Paugh classification and analyzed by SAS.

RESULTSSerum CA-125 levels were correlated closely with ascites, primary peritonitis and liver function Child-Paugh classification, but no associated with primary carcinoma of liver and other liver function index,such as ALT, AST, ALB, TBIL and PT.

CONCLUSIONThe levels of serum CA-125 in hepatitis cirrhosis patients were osculating correlating with lesion of liver and ascite degree, could serve as a sensitive and conventional laboratory index for liver lesion degree and monitoring ascite generation. It was necessary to further study on the association with serum CA-125 level with primary hepatic carcinoma.

Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Ascites ; pathology ; CA-125 Antigen ; blood ; Female ; Humans ; Liver ; pathology ; Liver Cirrhosis ; blood ; pathology ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Young Adult

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of overexpression of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) on the expression of epithelial cell markers (E-cadherin and alpha-catenin) and mesenchymal cell markers (N-cadherin and vimentin) in endometrial carcinoma. METHODS: The expression of all 4 markers was evaluated in EGFR overexpressing Ishikawa cells, control Ishikawa cells, and KLE cells using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and Western blotting. The expression of these 4 markers was also determined in cancerous tissues of patients with endometrial carcinoma using immunohistochemical staining. RESULTS: Ishikawa cells transfected with EGFR showed decreased expression of E-cadherin and alpha-catenin and increased expression of N-cadherin and vimentin compared with control Ishikawa cells (p<0.01 for all). The expression of N-cadherin and vimentin was higher and the expression of E-cadherin and alpha-catenin was lower in stage II-III than stage I and in grade II-III than grade I endometrial carcinoma tissue (p<0.01 for all). CONCLUSION: Decreased expression of epithelial markers (E-cadherin and alpha-catenin) and increased expression of mesenchymal markers (N-cadherin and vimentin) were observed in human endometrial carcinoma tissue. These findings correlate with high EGFR expression in cultured endometrial carcinoma cells.
alpha Catenin ; Blotting, Western ; Cadherins ; Endometrial Neoplasms* ; Epidermal Growth Factor* ; Epithelial Cells ; Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition ; Female ; Humans ; Polymerase Chain Reaction ; Receptor, Epidermal Growth Factor* ; Reverse Transcription ; Vimentin

OBJECTIVETo analyze operative and perioperative factors associated with hepatectomy in hepatolithiasis.

METHODS245 consecutive hepatolithiasis patients undergoing hepatectomy from January 1986 to December 2005 at Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital were investigated retrospectively according to medical documentation.

RESULTSHepatolithiasis accounted for 29.6% (245/827) in all benign liver diseases treated with hepatectomy during this time period. There were 88 cases in male and 157 cases in female, the average age was (46.9 +/- 11.3) years. Cases of right liver resection and hepatic segments resection were much more than that in 1963 - 1985. Blood transfusion during operation was given in 45.3% of cases. Complication incidence was 16.3%, with infection 3.3% and bile leakage 2.4%. Length of stay after operation was (15.7 +/- 9.2) days. Perioperative mortality rate was 0.4% (1/245).

CONCLUSIONSIndividualized hepatectomy is the important surgical treatment of hepatolithiasis. Hepatectomy can be performed safely with low mortality and low complication incidence, provided that it is carried out with optimized perioperative management and innovative surgical technique.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic ; Cholelithiasis ; surgery ; Female ; Hepatectomy ; methods ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Perioperative Care ; Retrospective Studies ; Treatment Outcome