OBJECTIVE:To analyze the chemical constituents of Galanga Resurrectionlily Rhizome from Hainan province. METHODS: Galanga Resurrectionlily Rhizome volatile oil was extracted by wet distillation method and determined by GC-MS, and the relative content of different constituents was determined by chromatographic peak area normalization method. RESULTS: For Galanga resurrectionlily rhizome volatile oil, 21 chromatographic peaks were separated and 19 chemical constituents were detected. The chief constituents of the volatile oil were Ethyl-p-methoxycinnamate(49.118%), ethyl cinnamate (19.323%), pentadecane (15.018%) and ?-careen (5.270%). CONCLUSION: This method provided not only data for the further study of the physiological activity and action mechanism of Galanga Resurrectionlily Rhizome volatile oil but also scientific basis for the development and application of Galanga Resurrectionlily Rhizome volatile oil.

Objective To investigate the relationship between rapists and related allele genes based on the analysis of 15 short tandem repeats (STRs) loci genetic polymorphism. Methods The method of Genome-wide scan was being used. Buccal swab samples of 129 rapists and 156 random populations were collected and PCR compound amplification was carried out with the aid of AmpFISTR Identifiler system. Then the products were subjected to electrophoresis and gene detection with AB13100 type gene analysis system so as to calculate and compare the alleles of 15 STRs gene frequency in the two groups. Results All the 15 STRs loci allele gene frequency in rapists and random population was found to coincide with Hardy-Weinberg law(P>0. 05). Allele 28 of D21S11 (rapists: 1.55% ,control group:5. 13%) ,allele22 of FGA(rapists:24.03% ,control group:16.99%),allele23 of FGA(rapists: 17.05% ,control group:26.28%) ,allele 10 of TH01(rapists:1.16% ,control group:4.17%) ,allele 8 of TPOX(rapists:55.77% ,control group:63.77%),allele 12 of TPOX(rapists:4.26% ,control group: 1.28%) were different between the two groups (P< 0.05) .while it is no differ significantly in other STRs loci allele gene(P >0.05). Conclusion Allele 28 of D21 S11,allele 22 and 23 of FGA, allele 10 of TH01, allele 8 and 12 of TPOX may be associated with the violent crime of rape. It is suggested that there are existing sensitive or resistance genes about the violent crime of rape in chromosome 2,4,11,21.

Objective. To investigate the expression of telomerase gene hTRT mRNA in HeLa cells and to obtain hTRT pro-tein for futher study. Methods. The gene for encoding hTRT catalytic domain was cloned based on RT-PCR amplification from HeLa cells and sequenced. The cloned hTRTcDNA was in-frame inserted into His-tag fusion expression vector pEK318. The His-tag hTRT fusion proteins were purified by Ni-NTA chromatography and stained by westerm blotting. Results. An approximately 620bp fragment was generated and cloned into pBluescript SK + between Sail and BamHI sites. DNA sequencing showed the isolated fragment was consistem to those reported. SDS-PAGE present that a 17kDa protein was expressed stably in E. coli JM109 harboring pEKTRTM4 containing 6 × His-tag and hTRT 150aa, and the expression level of the protein was about 26% of the total bacterial proteins, while the expression of pEKTRT containing 6 × His-tag and hTRT 243aa was only detectable as 27 kDa band in western blotting. Both of fu-sion proteins were purified by Ni-NTA chromatography and showed single band( ＞ 95% purifity) in Coomassie Bril-liant staining. Westem-blotting confirmed that two proteins could be recognized by the Ni-NTA AP conjugate. Conclusions. The hTRT catalytic domain was highly conserved. The expressed hTRT protein contained recogniz-able His-tag, telomerase-specific and strong antigenic epitops, which may be convenient for further investigation.

Regular physical activity (PA) is a key element in the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Participation in regular PA improves blood glucose control and can prevent or delay T2DM and its complications, along with positively affecting lipids, blood pressure, cardiovascular events, mortality, and quality of life. However, most people with T2DM are not active and show poor adherence. This paper reviews the possible barriers to PA and strategies to improve the adherence to PA. Based on the currently available literature, it is concluded that self-efficacy and social support from family, friends, and health care providers play the important role in adoption and maintenance of regular PA. Here we also highlight some new modern and innovative interventions that facilitate exercise participation and improve the adherence.
Adoption ; Blood Glucose ; Blood Pressure ; Diabetes Mellitus ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 ; Friends ; Health Personnel ; Humans ; Motor Activity ; Quality of Life ; Self Efficacy

Radiographic detection of pulmonary nodules based on three-dimensional Hessian matrix is highly sensitive but frequently produces false positive results in areas where blood vessels intersect. We propose a novel approach to pulmonary nodule detection using Hessian matrix-based adaptive window structure analysis, in which the structure coefficients is used to differentiate a voxel that belongs to a nodule or vascular structures, followed by construction of the 3D adaptive window to analyze the local structure characteristics; the nodules were then detected using the discrimination function. The experimental results on pulmonary CT images from 17 patients showed a 100% detection sensitivity for nodules of varying sizes and types, with also significantly reduced false positive results generated by the vessel junctions. This approach provides valuable assistance to follow-up positioning and segmentation of the pulmonary nodules.
Humans ; Lung ; pathology ; Lung Neoplasms ; diagnosis ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed

OBJECTIVETo investigate the distribution of hyaluronic acid (HA) with iohexol tracing in the knee joint cavity of rabbits using CT plain scan, three-dimensional reconstruction and Χ-ray and observe how different injection sites affect HA distribution.

METHODSMixtures of HA and iohexol (tracer) were prepared that contained final iohexol concentrations of 2.5%, 5%, 10%, 20%, or 40%. The HA-iohexol mixtures (0.5 ml) were injected into rabbit knee joints, and the optimal iohexol concentration that allowed clear differentiation of the injected agents from the surrounding tissues was determined using dual-source CT plain scan and three-dimensional reconstruction technique. The HA-iohexol mixture (0.5 ml) containing the optimal concentration of iohexol was then injected into the knees of the rabbits either through the patella medial approach or the medial joint line approach, and HA distribution in the knee joint cavity was observed using CT scan and Χ-ray.

RESULTSThe CT value of HA-iohexol mixture increased progressively with the tracer concentration. After injection of the mixture containing 2.5%, 5%, 10%, 20%, and 40% iohexol, the CT value ratios of the soft tissue, HA-iohexol mixture and bone cortex were 2:7:46, 2:14:44, 2:28:44, 2:60:46, and 2:98:45, respectively, and a iohexol concentration of 5% was determined as optimal for differntiating the injected agents from the surrounding tissues. The HA-iohexol mixutre containing 5% iohexol injected through the medial-patellar approach was distributed mainly over the patello-femoral joint, and that injected through the joint line approach was found mainly over the tibio-femoral joint.

CONCLUSIONHA-iohexol mixture containing 5% iohexol allows clear differentiation of bone cortex and soft tissues in rabit knee joint from the injected agents on CT scan and Χ-ray, and the injection approach can influence HA distribution in the knee joint cavity.

Radiographic detection of pulmonary nodules based on three-dimensional Hessian matrix is highly sensitive but frequently produces false positive results in areas where blood vessels intersect. We propose a novel approach to pulmonary nodule detection using Hessian matrix-based adaptive window structure analysis, in which the structure coefficients is used to differentiate a voxel that belongs to a nodule or vascular structures, followed by construction of the 3D adaptive window to analyze the local structure characteristics;the nodules were then detected using the discrimination function. The experimental results on pulmonary CT images from 17 patients showed a 100%detection sensitivity for nodules of varying sizes and types, with also significantly reduced false positive results generated by the vessel junctions. This approach provides valuable assistance to follow-up positioning and segmentation of the pulmonary nodules.

Radiographic detection of pulmonary nodules based on three-dimensional Hessian matrix is highly sensitive but frequently produces false positive results in areas where blood vessels intersect. We propose a novel approach to pulmonary nodule detection using Hessian matrix-based adaptive window structure analysis, in which the structure coefficients is used to differentiate a voxel that belongs to a nodule or vascular structures, followed by construction of the 3D adaptive window to analyze the local structure characteristics;the nodules were then detected using the discrimination function. The experimental results on pulmonary CT images from 17 patients showed a 100%detection sensitivity for nodules of varying sizes and types, with also significantly reduced false positive results generated by the vessel junctions. This approach provides valuable assistance to follow-up positioning and segmentation of the pulmonary nodules.

Objective To investigate the distribution of hyaluronic acid (HA) with iohexol tracing in the knee joint cavity of rabbits using CT plain scan, three-dimensional reconstruction and X-ray and observe how different injection sites affect HA distribution. Methods Mixtures of HA and iohexol (tracer) were prepared that contained final iohexol concentrations of 2.5%, 5%, 10%, 20%, or 40%. The HA-iohexol mixtures (0.5 ml) were injected into rabbit knee joints, and the optimal iohexol concentration that allowed clear differentiation of the injected agents from the surrounding tissues was determined using dual-source CT plain scan and three-dimensional reconstruction technique. The HA-iohexol mixture (0.5 ml) containing the optimal concentration of iohexol was then injected into the knees of the rabbits either through the patella medial approach or the medial joint line approach, and HA distribution in the knee joint cavity was observed using CT scan and X-ray. Results The CT value of HA-iohexol mixture increased progressively with the tracer concentration. After injection of the mixture containing 2.5%, 5%, 10%, 20%, and 40%iohexol, the CT value ratios of the soft tissue, HA-iohexol mixture and bone cortex were 2∶7∶46, 2∶14∶44, 2∶28∶44, 2∶60∶46, and 2∶98∶45, respectively, and a iohexol concentration of 5% was determined as optimal for differntiating the injected agents from the surrounding tissues. The HA-iohexol mixutre containing 5% iohexol injected through the medial-patellar approach was distributed mainly over the patello-femoral joint, and that injected through the joint line approach was found mainly over the tibio-femoral joint. Conclusion HA-iohexol mixture containing 5% iohexol allows clear differentiation of bone cortex and soft tissues in rabit knee joint from the injected agents on CT scan and X-ray, and the injection approach can influence HA distribution in the knee joint cavity.

Objective To investigate the distribution of hyaluronic acid (HA) with iohexol tracing in the knee joint cavity of rabbits using CT plain scan, three-dimensional reconstruction and X-ray and observe how different injection sites affect HA distribution. Methods Mixtures of HA and iohexol (tracer) were prepared that contained final iohexol concentrations of 2.5%, 5%, 10%, 20%, or 40%. The HA-iohexol mixtures (0.5 ml) were injected into rabbit knee joints, and the optimal iohexol concentration that allowed clear differentiation of the injected agents from the surrounding tissues was determined using dual-source CT plain scan and three-dimensional reconstruction technique. The HA-iohexol mixture (0.5 ml) containing the optimal concentration of iohexol was then injected into the knees of the rabbits either through the patella medial approach or the medial joint line approach, and HA distribution in the knee joint cavity was observed using CT scan and X-ray. Results The CT value of HA-iohexol mixture increased progressively with the tracer concentration. After injection of the mixture containing 2.5%, 5%, 10%, 20%, and 40%iohexol, the CT value ratios of the soft tissue, HA-iohexol mixture and bone cortex were 2∶7∶46, 2∶14∶44, 2∶28∶44, 2∶60∶46, and 2∶98∶45, respectively, and a iohexol concentration of 5% was determined as optimal for differntiating the injected agents from the surrounding tissues. The HA-iohexol mixutre containing 5% iohexol injected through the medial-patellar approach was distributed mainly over the patello-femoral joint, and that injected through the joint line approach was found mainly over the tibio-femoral joint. Conclusion HA-iohexol mixture containing 5% iohexol allows clear differentiation of bone cortex and soft tissues in rabit knee joint from the injected agents on CT scan and X-ray, and the injection approach can influence HA distribution in the knee joint cavity.