Objective To investigate the effects of different exercise loads on the myocardial expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in rats. Methods 54 male SD rats were randomly divided into control group(C), moderate-load training group(MT), high-load training group(HT). Both MT and HT group were subdivided into three groups:swimming training for 1 week(n=6),3 weeks (n=6)and 5 weeks(n=6). The general conditions during the training were observed. The expression of VEGF and histological changes were investigated. Results The results showed that the expression of VEGF in MT group increased (P

Objective To assess the influence of different methods of blood sampling on the results detected by instant glucose monitor.Methods We searched the following electronic databases CNKI and VIP(from 1995 to 2007).Five quasi-RCTs involving 305 participants were included,RevMan 4.2.10 was used for statistical analysis.Results There was significance in results between instant glucose monitor and auto-analyzer by finger massage and extrusion(WMD=-1.32,95%CI:-2.05 to-0.59,WMD-2.11,95%CI:-2.95 to-1.27,respectively),but no difference by natural outflow(WMD=-0.17,95%CI:-0.53 to 0.19).Conclusion There are influence on the blood glucose results by different methods of blood sampling,the natural blood outflow of fingers is the better way.

Fungal elicitors are a group of chemicals that can stimulate the secondary metabolite production in plants and microbial cells. After being recognized, it could enhance the expression of related genes through the signal-transduction pathway; regulate the activity of the enzyme involved in the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites. In recent years, the inducible mechanism of fungal elicitors has been studied deeply worldwide. Meanwhile, it has acquired wide concern in the area of biological industry, especially in the fermentation industry. This paper addresses the application and prospect of fungal elicitors in the secondary metabolites of plant and microbial cells.
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To achieve higher level expression of Interferon α2b (IFN-α2b) in methylotrophic yeast (Pichia pastoris), a cDNA fragment coding for the mature IFN-α2b was designed and synthesized based on the synonymous codon bias of P. pastoris and optimized G+C content. The synthetic IFN-α2b was inserted into the secreted expression vector pPICZαA, and then integrated into P. pastoris GS115 genome by electroporation. Multi-copy integrants in the Mut+ recombinant P. pastoris strain were screened by high concentrations of Zeocin. 120 hours culturing allowed expression of the IFN-α2b transformant up to 810 mg/L as detected by SDS-PAGE and quantitative methods. In addition, Western blot analysis showed that the recombinant proteins had immunogenicity. The significant antiviral activity of the recombinant IFN-α2b protein was verified by WISH/ VSV system, which was 3.3×105 IU/mL.

Objective To investigate the source of the elevated serum prostatic specific antigen(PAS) in prostate hyperplasia patients with large volume prostate. Methods Open surgery (ie,suprapubic prostatectomy) was performed in 27 patients who had a preoperative PSA between 8.1 and 75.1 ng/ml and the volume measured by ultrasonography over 50 ml,DER≥Ⅲ? size,but without symptoms and signs of prostate cancer (PCa).The 27 patients were post operatively followed up to measure the serum PSA,to analyze the change in PSA and the source of pre operative elevated PSA. Results The post operative gross examination showed that the average weight of the prostate enucleated was 82.7 g (40 to 185 g).Pathological evaluation of the surgical specimen revealed that no prostate cancer lesion was found in 25 patients;however,PCa lesions were found in 2.Within 1 month the PSA rapidly dropped down to normal in 26 patients;however,in the remaining one with pathologically proven PCa,PSA increased.24 patients were followed up between 17 and 57 months after surgery.The average PSA level was 1.16 ng/ml(0.08 to 2.39 ng/ml). Conclusions In BPH patients with large volume prostate the increased PSA originates from hyperplastic gland (transition zone),not from the peripheral zone.

BACKGROUND:Destroying posterior stable structure of cervical vertebra may facilitate the ligamentum flavum regeneration. Whether anterior cervical instability can induce the regeneration in posterior and adjacent ligamentum flavum remains unclear.
OBJECTIVE:To observe the changes of transforming growth factor-β1 expression and histopathology in the ligamentum flavum of cervical instability animal models.
METHODS:Thirty-six New Zealand white rabbits were randomly divided into control group and experimental group, with 18 rabbits in each group. In the experimental group, cervical instability animal models were established made through destroying annulus fibrosus by anterior puncture and absorbing nucleus pulposus in C4/5 . And no intervention was given to the control group.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Compared with the control group, fibers in the C 3/4, 4/5, 5/6 ligamentum flavum arranged disorderly and the glass like degeneration was found in the experimental group. The expression of transforming growth factor-β1 in ligamentum flavum was increased, especial y in C 4/5 , in the experimental group. At 4, 8, 12 weeks, transforming growth factor-β1 expression in the C 3/4, 4/5, 5/6 ligamentum flavum segments was similar between the two groups. Experimental findings indicate that, anterior cervical instability can induce the regeneration in posterior ligamentum flavum, especial y in the injured segment.

Objective To investigate the clinical and pathological features of elderly patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)and the prognosis after radical resection.Methods From January 2013 to December 2014,98 elderly patients with primary liver cancer were enrolled in this study,with 120 non-elderly patients with primary liver cancer serving as the control group.Comparison was made concerning clinical and pathological characteristics,short term postoperative outcomes and long-term prognosis between the two groups.Results The average age of patients in the elderly group(68.4±3.7)was significantly higher than in the control group(53.6 ±5.3),and the difference was statistically significant(t=23.376,P＜0.001).The positive rate of HBsAg in the elderly group was 38.8 ％,higher than in the control group (70.0 ％),and the difference was statistically significant (x2 =21.341,P＜0.001).The incidence of liver failure in the elderly group was 4.1％,higher than in the control group (0.0 ％),and the difference was statistically significant (xe =4.990,P =0.026).There was no significant difference in survival rate at 6 months,1 year and 2 years between two groups (x2 1.427,2.127,and 0.510,each P＞0.05).There was no significant difference in recurrence rate between the two groups at 1 year and 2 years(x2 =0.205 and 0.706,each P＞0.05).Conclusions Elderly patients with hepatocellular carcinoma present favorable clinical and pathological features and show similar short and long-term outcomes,compared with non-elderly patients.Radical resection is valuable in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma in elderly patients.

Using a bioassay-guided fractionation technique, two compounds were isolated from the roots of Incarvillea younghusbandii Sprague through silica gel, reverse-phase C18 column chromatography and reverse-phase HPLC. Their structures were identified as acteoside (1) and isoacteoside (2) by ESI-MS, GC-MS, 1D- and 2D-NMR. 1 and 2 showed *OH scavenging capacity similar with benzoic acid, higher O2*- (or *OH) scavenging capacity than ascorbic acid, far higher hepatic LPO inhibitory activities than 2, 6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol (BHT) or ascorbic acid, and more powerful effect on protecting erythrocytes from oxidative damage than ascorbic acid. The *OH scavenging capacity was positively proportional to the concentrations of 1 and 2 ranging from 0.015 6 to 0.500 0 mg x mL(-1). The hepatic LPO inhibitory activities increased with the increasing concentrations of 1 and 2 from 0.001 9 to 0.250 0 mg x mL(-1), but decreased slightly with the increasing concentration from 0.250 0 to 1.0000 mg x L(-1).

Objective To study the clinical effect of gasless-laparoscopic vaginoplasty using sigmoid colon segment.Methods Clinical data of 119 cases undergoing laparoscopic or gasless-laparoscopic vaginoplasty using a vascularized pedicled sigmoid colon segment in Beijing Anzhen Hospital from January 2007 to December 2010 were reviewed retrospectively.Those patients were classified into 57 cases with laparoscopic sigmoid colon vaginoplasty and 62 cases with gasless-laparoscopic sigmoid colon vaginoplasty.The operation time,blood loss in operating,bowel movement after operation,postoperation hospital duration,side effect,and artificial vagina were compared between laparoscopic and gasless-laparoscopic group.Results The vaginoplasty were preformed successfully in 119 cases.The mean operation time of were (159 ± 18) min in laparoscopic group and (146 ± 17) min in gasless-laparoscopic group,respectively,which reached statistical difference (P ＜0.01).The blood loss in operating were (83 ± 14) ml and (86 ± 13)ml,bowel movement after operation were (68 ± 8) hours and (68 ± 11) hours,and postoperation hospital duration were (11.1 ± 1.3) days and (11.4 ± 1.9) days respectively in laparoscopic group and gasless-laparoscopic group.No significant difference were found in the blood loss in operating,bowel movement after operation,and postoperation hospital duration between two groups (P ＞ 0.05).No intraoperative complication occurred.There were two cases with incomplete adhesive intestinal obstruction at 15-20 days postoperatively,which one was in laparoscopic group and one was in gas-less laparoscopic group.At 6-50 months of following up (median time 12 months),all artificial vaginas had a capacity of over two fingers in wideness and 12-15 cm in length.Vaginal discharges resembled a milky white water or mucus without odour.Eighty-five patients with sexual intercourse reported satisfactory feeling.One patients complained vaginal stenosis in laparoscopic group.Conclusion Gasless-laparoscopic vaginoplasty using sigmoid colon segment is an alternative feasible and practical treatment.

AIM: To understand the epidemiology and related factors of strabismic amblyopia of students of primary school, and to provide guidances for the prevention and control strategy.
METHODS: A total of 600 cases of primary school students of Leshan City, Jiajiang County were given vision, oblique incidence and ocular and other screening. The prevalence rate of poor eyesight of strabismus, amblyopia prevalence rate of different sexes, ages were compared, and the degree of amblyopia and strabismus of children with different types of amblyopia and whether or not had stereoscopic vision were counted.
RESULTS: The prevalence rate of amblyopia and strabismus prevalence rate were respectively 4. 0% and 2.5%;With the growth of all age, low vision of students was significantly decreased, the difference of comparison of low vision rate of each age had statistical significance (P<0. 05), but different ages, strabismus prevalence of different sexes, amblyopia prevalence were compared, the difference had no significant differences ( P>0. 05 );Ametropic amblyopia was the main type, accounting for 55. 6%, and the degree of amblyopia mainly was light, moderate; ametropic amblyopia, most of ametropic amblyopia and strabismus had stereo vision, but there were no stereopsis of most of the strabismic amblyopia and all esotropia.
CONCLUSION:Ametropic is mainly type of amblyopia, the prevalence of relationship between the incidence of strabismic amblyopia of primary school students and sexes is not obvious, but the oblique amblyopia treatment effect, such as the establishment of stereoscopic vision and the age, eye position has a close relationship, should be early discovered, early treatment.