In this study, the RT-PCR method was employed to detect the expression of AFP in mRNA level in tissue samples form 52 patients suffered from hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) . The results revealed that the positive rate of AFPmRNA was 76.9% in the HCC tumor tissues and 69.4% in the paratumortissues from the HCC patients with severe cirrhosis . Meanwhile, in HCC patients without cirrhosis, the positive rate reached 50% in tumor tissues, but no AFPmRNA expression was found in related paratumor tissues. The study suggested that the AFP protein was specially expressed by hepatoma cells and mutating hepatocytes. The relationships between AFPmRNA and tumoor size, capsule status and tumor metastasis were also demonstrated.

Objective Abnormal activation of mitogen-and stress-activated kinase (MSK1) plays an important role in the development of various cancers.This study was to explore the effect of small interfering RNA (siRNA)-mediated MSK1-silencing on the proliferation of human nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) cells and its underlying mechanism.Methods The siRNA vector targeting MSK1 was constructed and transfected into CNE2 cells, and the NPC cell line stably expressing MSK1 was established.Then the cells were divided into a blank control (without transfection of the plasmid), a negative control (with stable transfection of the negative control plasmid), and an experimental group (with stable transfection of the positive recombinant plasmid).The expressions of MSK1 mRNA and protein were detected by real-time quantitative PCR and Western blot, respectively, the proliferation of the cells determined by CCK-8 and colony formation assays, the cell cycles analyzed by flow cytometry, the level of histone H3 phosphorylation at Ser10 examined by Western blot, and The transcriptional activity and expression of the c-jun protein measured by dual-luciferase reporter gene assay and Western blot.Results Compared with the blank control, the inhibition rates of cell proliferation at 48, 72 and 96 hours were significantly reduced in the experimental group (P<0.05), and so were the colony formation ability of the cells (P<0.01) and the expression and transcriptional activity of the c-jun protein (P<0.05).In comparison with the negative control, the experimental group showed significant decreases in the rate of cell growth after 24 hours, the inhibition rates of cell proliferation at 48, 72 and 96 hours (P<0.05), the number of formed colonies ([221.00±20.08] vs [99.67±15.57] / 300 cells, P<0.01), the proportion of S-phase cells (P<0.01), and the expression of the c-jun protein in the CNE2 cells ([100.00±0.00] vs [48.77±10.71] %, P<0.05), but a remarkable increase in the percentage of G0/G1-phase cells (P<0.01).Furthermore, histone H3 phosphorylation at Ser10 was markedly reduced (P<0.01) but no significant change was observed in the expression of the total c-jun protein in the experimental group.Conclusion Knockdown of MSK1 using siRNA can significantly inhibit the growth and proliferation of CNE2 cells, which may be closely related to the decreased phosphorylation of histone H3 and subsequently down-regulated transcriptional activity of c-jun.

To clone the full length cDNA of the tumor rejection gene MAGE-1 from hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) tissues. This MAGE-1 gene and the tumor rejection antigen encoded by it may be useful in subsequent studies aiming at exploring new strategies for the immunotherapy for HCC. Methods: The full length MAGE-1 cDNA was amplified by RT-PCR method using a pair of primers designed according to the encoding sequence of MAGE-1 gene. The PCR products were then digested by restriction endonucleases and inserted into the plasmid PUC19. After primary selection of the recombinants by endonuclease digestion, the sequences of the inserted gene fragments were confirmed by DNA sequence analysis. Results; Using the same pair of primers, we obtained three clones of different MAGE genes, which were a full length MAGE-1 gene, a 750 bp fragment of MAGE-3 gene and a gene highly homologous to MAGE-6 and MAGE-12 but not identical to any reported MAGE genes. Conclusion: These data suggested that some MAGE genes are expressed in heptocellular carcinoma probably including some unknown genes, which might introduce potential new targets for immune attacks.

Objective: To investigate the prevalence and influencing factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in neck and shoulder among workers in pharmaceutical and chemical enterprises, so as to provide the basis for prevention of WMSDs. Methods: Workers in 8 pharmaceutical and chemical enterprises in Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province from July to October 2023 were sampled using a stratified random sampling method, and demography, work conditions and WMSDs prevalence were collected using questionnaire surveys. Factors affecting WMSDs in neck and shoulder were analyzed using a multivariable logistic regression model. Results: A total of 1 343 workers were surveyed, including 496 males (36.93%) and 847 females (63.07%). The mean age of workers was 38 (15) years, and the length of service in current posts was 6 (8) years. There were 356 workers with WMSDs (26.51%), with 206 workers with neck WMSDs (15.34%) and 167 workers with shoulder WMSDs (12.43%). Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that gender (female, OR=1.692, 95%CI: 1.203-2.381), sufficient rest time (OR=0.660, 95%CI: 0.471-0.926) and maintaining same neck posture for a long time (OR=1.690, 95%CI: 1.148-2.510) were factors affecting neck WMSDs; gender (female, OR=1.572, 95%CI: 1.060-2.311), sufficient rest time (OR=0.619, 95%CI: 0.422-0.906), repetitive daily work (OR=1.678, 95%CI: 1.064-2.647), uncomfortable work posture (OR=3.791, 95%CI: 1.330-10.803), multiple repetitive movements per minute (OR: 1.988-2.413, 95%CI: 1.060-4.161) and maintaining same neck posture for a long time (OR=1.926, 95%CI: 1.218-3.043) were factors affecting shoulder WMSDs. Conclusion The prevalence of WMSDs in neck and shoulder are high among workers in pharmaceutical and chemical enterprises in Jinhua City, and mainly affected by gender, rest time and adverse ergonomics.

[Objective] To study the relationship between structure of anterior segment tissues and open angle(AA) in normal subjects.[Methods] A total of 211 eyes from 211 normal subjects were enrolled,whose anterior chambers and lens were scanned using anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT).The measuring items included AA,anterior chamber depth (ACD),anterior chamber horizontal diameter (ACHD),anatomical anterior chamber depth (AACD),ciliary band length (CBL),iris thickness (IT),lens thickness (LT),lens position (LP) and lens anterior apex position (LAAP).The relationship between the 8 biometric parameters and AA was analyzed using linear correlation,respectively.[Results] The mean of AA was (40 ± 17)°,with (44 ± 18)° in male,and (37 ± 16)° in female.The difference of AA between male and female was statistically significant (t ＝ 2.893,P ＝ 0.004).There was significant correlation between AA and ACD (r ＝ 0.721,P ＝ 0.000),LT (r ＝ -0.545,P ＝ 0.000),CBL (r ＝ 0.615,P ＝ 0.000),LAAP (r ＝ -0.717,P ＝ 0.000),LP (r ＝ 0.557,P ＝ 0.000),and ACHD (r ＝ 0.175,P ＝ 0.011).There was no significant correlation between AA and AACD (r ＝ 0.130,P ＝ 0.059),IT (r ＝ 0.129,P ＝ 0.061).[Conclusion] The AA of females was narrower than that of males.In normal subjects,the most important factors which determine AA are the lens,the location of the peripheral iris and ciliary body.

Objective To find out technological evidence for the rapid propagation of Aloe vera L.var.chinensis (Haw.)Berber. Methods The technique of plant tissue culture was used to study the rapid propagation of Aloe vera L.Var.Chinesis(Haw.)Berger.The shoot growing from the underground stem of Aloe vera L.Var.chinensis(Haw.)Berger was taken as the explant to induce fascicular bud. Results The optimal culture medium was MT.MT culture medium added with 6-benzylaminopurine(BA) was effective to induce the shoot formation and increase the direct shooting rate.The optimal BA concentration for the induction and formation of shoot was 2 mg?L -1 ,the shooting rate being 100%.As for the induction of rooting,MT culture medium adding with 0.5 mg?L -1 naphthalene acid was optimal,the rooting rate being 100%. Conclusion The culture of Aloe shoot growing from the underground stem,proper culture medium and BA concentration are important for the rapid propagation of Aloe.

According to teaching practice,the authors discuss the problems on teaching exploratory experiment of experimental physiology sciences and propose some reflection and suggestions.

Objective: To investigate the effects of herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion on the plasma levels of trimethylamine (TMA), trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), and flavin-containing monooxygenase 3 (FMO3) in rabbits with atherosclerosis (AS), as well as to explore the possible mechanism of herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion in treating AS. Methods: After 1-week adaptive feeding, 28 male New Zealand rabbits were divided into a blank group, a model group, an antibiotic group, and a herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion group according to the random number table method, with 7 rabbits in each group. Rabbits were fed with a basic diet in the blank group, while with a basic diet plus 1％ choline in the remaining groups to prepare the AS model. Rabbits were given drinking water with broad-spectrum antibiotics in the antibiotic group, and herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion in the herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion group for 12 weeks. The atherosclerotic plaques by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, the blood lipid levels, the plasma TMA and TMAO levels by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry were detected for rabbits in each group at the end of interventions. Liver FMO3 protein expression was detected by Western blotting. Liver FMO3 mRNA expression was detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Results: HE staining showed that the arterial wall was rough, the intima was significantly thickened, and more foam cells and lipid deposits were seen in rabbits of the model group. Arterial wall thickening was not obvious with a few foam cells and lipid deposits in the herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion group. Compared with the blank group, the serum levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and total cholesterol (TC) were increased (P<0.01), the plasma levels of TMA and TMAO were increased (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the expression levels of liver FMO3 protein and mRNA were all increased (P<0.05, P<0.01); while the serum high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) level was decreased in the model group (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the LDL-C and TC levels were decreased (P<0.01 or P<0.05), the HDL-C levels were increased (P<0.01), the TMA and TMAO levels were decreased (P<0.05), while the protein and mRNA expression levels of FMO3 were decreased without statistical significance in the herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion group and the antibiotic group. Conclusion: Herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion can slow atherosclerotic plaque formation and regulate lipid levels in AS rabbits, and the mechanism may be related to the down-regulation of TMA and TMAO expression in the plasma.

Objective: To investigate the hospital employee satisfaction and trustworthiness in the background of the trusteeship mode and to find out the problems after trusteeship.Methods: Minnesota satisfaction questionnaire (MSQ) and the self-made questionnaire were used to conduct the survey.Results: The overall employee satisfaction (3.80±0.86) and trustworthiness (3.95±0.77)were higher.The highest level of trustworthiness concerned the cultural connotation (84.8%) followed by the management concept (82.8%) for overall satisfaction.The lowest level of employee satisfaction concerned income and workload (53.7%), followed by the working conditions and environment (55.3%).The administrative staff satisfaction was higher compared to that of medical staff (p=0.001), which showed significant statistical differences.Conclusions: The hospital has made some achievements after the trusteeship system reform, however, it still needs improvement and further strengthening in many aspects.The hospital must always keep abreast of the demands of workforce and improve the staff satisfaction so as to promote its continuous and sustainable development.

Objective To analyze and explore the dynamic changes of postoperative serum TNF-α,IL-6,IgG,IgM and C3 levels in patients with craniocerebral injury,and to study the effect and evaluation on clinical significance.Methods Eighty-two patients who were diagnosed as craniocerebral injury and treated in our hospital from March 2015 to March 2017 were selected as the clinical research subjects,and the patients were randomly divided into the infection group and the non-infection group,41 cases in each group.The dynamic changes of postoperative serum TNF-α,IL-6,IgG,IgM and C3 levels of two groups were compared.Results Serum TNF-α and IL-6 levels at 1,3 and 7 days after operation in the infection group were higher than those in the non-infection group,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).Serum IgM,IgG and C3 levels at 1,3 and 7 days after operation in the infection group were lower than those in the non-infection group,and the differences were statistically(P<0.05).At 7 days postoperatively,the serum IgG level in the infection group was restored to the levels in the non-infection group,and there was no significant difference(P>0.05).Conclusion Monitoring the postoperative serum TNF-α,IL-6,IgG,IgM and C3 levels in patients with craniocerebral injury is helpful for early diagnosis of postoperative infection,and has a high value in judging the severity of the disease.