Incidence of thyroid cancer has continuously increased in the last three decades globally. A similar trend of thyroid cancer incidence appeared in China. New cases and deaths of thyroid cancer in China accounted for 15.6% and 13.8% of the global new cases and deaths in 2012. The incidence in East China was the highest while that in Middle China was the lowest. Thyroid cancer was more common in urban areas than in rural counterparts. The incidence was substantially higher in female patients than male. Thyroid cancer occurred most commonly in middle age. Radiation exposure, iodine suffciency or deifciency, sex hormone and genetic mutations were risk factors for thyroid cancer. To prevent it, potassium iodide should be taken to prevent radiation fallout in nuclear accidents, unnecessary exposure to radiation from medical imaging is reduced, iodine surveillance system is improved and appropriate standards for iodized salt are established.

Mesoporous silica SBA-15 with a small organic molecular (1,8-Naphthalimide) was synthesized and used as matrix for MALDI-TOF-MS ( Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry) analysis. A modified SBA-15 matrix, SBA-15-NA (1,8-Naphthalimide) was synthesized by covalently attaching SBA-15 to an 1 , 8-naphthalimide formed by 1 , 8-naphthalic anhydride and 3-( trimethoxysilyl) propylamine. The mass spectra obtained with SBA-15-NA exhibited less background interference ions, higher desorption/ionization efficiency, and higher peak intensity. The matrix was initially prepared in methanol and mixed with analyte at a 1∶1 volume ratio in vial. The solution of mixture was at a 10∶1 concentration ratio of matrix/analyte on a stainless steel target and allowed to air dry. The method was used to analyze various types of low molecular weight ( less than 500 ) chemical compounds such as monosaccharides, amino acids, phytohormones, drugs. Under the optimal conditions, it gave low detection limit of 1×10-9 g/L (Leucine, S/N=5) and good reproducibility (≤30%). The modified mesoporous silica materials have been employed in the urinary study for direct detection of metabolites.

Objective To construct baculovirus expression system for the human plasminogen kringle 5(hK5) gene,and detect its expression in Spodoptera frugiperda 21(sf21). Methods Baculovirus Bacmid-rhK5 was prepared with bac-to-bac baculovirus expression system,and sf21 cells were infected.The expression of rhK5 in sf21 cells was determined by Western blot.The activity of purified protein was detected by vascular endothelial cell inhibition test. Results The pFastBac HTB-rhK5 was successfully constructed,and sf21 cells were transfected with the constructed vector.The output of rhK5 obtained was 90 ug/L,and the protein possessed the inhibitory activity of endothelial cell proliferation.The median effective dose(ED50) was 4 ug/mL. Conclusion The rhK5 baculovirus expression vector is highly expressed in sf21 cells,which lays a foundation for the the expression of rhK5 protein with biologic activities.

Objective:To explore the effect of electroacupuncture on the expression of N-methyl-D-aspartic acid (NMDA) in the spine and the activity of α 2 adrenergic receptors in rats with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Methods:In all, 48 adult female rats were randomly divided into a sham operation group, a model group and an acupuncture group. The sham operation group received sham vaginal distention. Both the model and acupuncture groups had SUI induced using endovaginal balloon dilatation. The former group then had no further intervention, while the latter was given acupuncture on the sanyinjiao point for one week. Urodynamic testing and leak point pressure (LPP) determination were then conducted with all three groups, as well as urethral sphincter electromyography. The expression of NMDA in the L 6-S 1 spinal segments using the polymerase chain reaction and α 2 adrenergic receptor activity was analyzed using western blotting. Results:No significant differences in the urodynamic variables were observed among the three groups. However, compared with the sham operation group, a significant decrease in the average LPP and the frequency and amplitude of the external urethral sphincter electromyography was observed in the model group. Moreover, compared with the model group, the acupuncture group showed significantly increased average LPP and higher electromyographic frequency and amplitude. The average mRNA and protein expression of NMDA in the spine were also significantly higher in the acupuncture group, as was the average α 2 receptor activity. Conclusions:Vaginal distention is an effective method of establishing urinary incontinence in rats. Electroacupuncture can not only improve the ability to store urine, it also increases urination, which may be related to the up-regulation of the expression of NMDA and α 2 adrenergic receptors.

Capillary zone electrophoresis (CZE) was used to monitor the whole unfolding process of bovine insulin resulted from the dithiothreitol (DTT) reduction. An off-line matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS) was employed to determine the molecular weight of the reaction products at the same time to confirm the observation results obtained by CZE. The structural change during the process of bovine insulin unfolding could be observed directly from the electropherogram and information of protein unfolding could be obtained simultaneously. The results indicated that as an effective tool of monitoring the conformational change of protein,the method of CZE was simple,quick,sensitive and lower sample consumption.

Frailty is a common state or syndrome with a decline in physiological reserves and an increase in an individual's vulnerability for stress in the elderly.Frailty can increase the risk of disability,falls,hospitalization,delirium and mortality.However,the intervention of frailty is under the scarcity and its effectiveness is not satisfied.We need to find new targets to treat frailty according to the pathophysiology of frailty.Human physiology is very similar to that of mouse,thus,mouse can be an ideal animal model of human disease.Mouse models can provide insight into pathogenesis of frailty by reducing the influence of genetic and environment factors and provide more basic data for further studies of frailty.At present,the research on a mouse model of frailty is still in its infancy and still needs further study.This review will summarize the related studies and propose some new ideas for future studies on mouse model of frailty.

Objective To observe the effects of intensive insulin therapy on IL-10 level and NF-ΚB activity in peripheral blood mononuclear cells in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass.Methods The non-diabetic patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass in our department were selected and assigned to intensive therapy group (group A,n=40) and received strict glycemic control after the initiation of surgery.And those who undergoing cardiac surgery but without strict glycemic control were assigned to routine therapy group (group B,n=40) as controls.The blood glucose in group A was maintained at 4.4～8.3mmol/L,whereas the glucose in group B was below 11.lmmol/L.The concentration of serum IL-10 and NF-ΚB activity in peripheral blood mononuclear cells was measured at different time points.Results There were no significant differences in general data between two groups.The concentration of IL-10 in group B was significantly lower than that in group A(P<0.05).compared with group B,strict glycemic control markedly suppressed NF-KB activation (P<0.05).Conclusion Intensive insulin therapy could reduce the activity of NF-ΚB and then reduce the expression of IL-10.Strict glycemic control could significantly mitigate the systemic inflammatory response.

Neuroglobin is a newly discovered member of globulin family.It has neuronprotec- tive effect under the hypoxic and ischemic conditions.In order to make the acting mechanism of globulin clear,many theories have been raised,and corresponding experiments have been done. This article reviews the latest advances systematically in this field,and puts forward possible research directions in the future.

Objective Using a mouse hind limb ischemia model,we compared the ischemia-induced angiogenesis between diabetic and non-diabetic mice,and the effects aminoguanidine,an inhibitor of advanced glycation end products (AGEs),on angiogenesis in diabetic mice.Methods Experimental diabetic models were induced by injected with streptozotocin (STZ)[40 mg/(kg?d),Ip] in C57BL/6 mice.Two weeks after the establishment of diabetic model,diabetic mice were randomly to receive placebo(n=61)or aminoguanidine[200 mg/(kg?d) gavage,n=61) for 8 weeks.Tissue ischemia was obtained by ligation of left femoral artery.Capillary density was determined in the ischemic and non-ischemic limbs by CD31 staining at days 0,1,3,7,14 and 28 post-operatively.Results Compared with non-diabetic controls,diabetic mice had reduced microvascular density[(6.92?0.85) vs (9.21?1.64)/HP,P

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