The DNA microarray study showed that in STZ-induced diabetic rats the elevatedexpression of 42 genes in artery were depressed markedly after atorvastatin treat ment .This suggeststhat atorvastatin may have the protective effects on the diabetic vascular lesion.

Objective To determine the relationship between the polymorphism of D2S140 gene and type 2 diabetes mellitus.Methods D2S140 region polymorphism were analyzed with the polymerase chain reaction and short tandem repeat methods in 103 subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus and 105 nondiabetic subjects.All subjects were biologically unrelated Chinese without a family history of DM.Results There were 7 alleles ranging from 151bp to 163bp in all subjects.The frequencies were 0.01 to 0.37,2 alleles were more common in diabetic patients than in nondiabetic subjects (RR=16.04, P

Partial left ventriculectomy(PLV),also named as left ventricular volume reduction or the Batista procedure,is gradually used as a new alternative method to treat end-stage heart disease.This article summarizes the progress of the mechanism of partial left ventriculectomy with rapid left ventricle reshaping and hemodynamics change and patho-physiological effect etc.

Objective To investigate the relationship between polymorphisms of candidate genes 〔glucokinase (GCK) gene, NIDDM1(D2S140) gene, fatty acid bindingprotein2(FABP2)gene〕and type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) in Shandong Chinese Han population. Methods Short tandem repeat (STR) region polymorphisms of GCK gene, NIDDM1 gene and FABP2 gene were analyzed with the polymerase chain reaction and polyacrylamide sequencing gel in 107 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and 105 normal subjects. The subjects studied were unrelated and they are Chinese Hans living in Shandong province and no diabetes family history was revealed. Results A5 allele of GCK gene and B2 allele of NIDDM1 gene were positively related with type 2 diabetes (RR=15.70, P0.05). Logistic regression analysis showed that A5 allele and B2 allele were among the risk factors of type 2 diabetes. Conclusion Polymorphic microastellite repeat markers at the glucokinase gene and the NIDDM1 (D2S140) gene locus are associated with type 2 diabetes in Chinese. The polymorphism at the FABP2 locus is not a genetic marker for type 2 DM in Chinese Hans.

Objective To describe a minimal invasional surgical procedure for the treatment of avulsion fracture of tibial intercondylar eminence. Methods From July 1999 to December 2000, 26 cases of avulsion fracture of tibial intercondylar eminence were treated. With the arthroscope, reduction and absorbable suture fixation of anterior cruciate ligament or the avulsion fracture were performed. Taking the advantage of ACL－ aimer, bone tunnels, through which the suture can be pulled out and tied outside the joint, could be accurately produced. Results Twenty-two patients were available for 2－ 17 months(mean 10.5 months) follow-up. Seventeen patients gained normal range of motion, 5 have limited flexion but exceeded 90 degrees. X－ ray demonstrated bone union in all the cases and anatomical reduction obtained in 21 cases. Conclusion Arthroscopically guided operation, gives less trauma, and is a simple and effective method for the avulsion fracture of the tibial intercondylar eminence.

Objective To observe the possible relationship of cardiac troponin T (cTnT) with cardiac disease and death events in hemodialysis patients Methods The cTnT was measured with dry chemical method in 57 hemodialysis patients The patients were followed up for one year Results The concentration of cTnT was more than 0 10 ?g/L in 12 of the 57 unselected hemodialysis patients 8 in the 12 patients were diagnosed as diabetes mellitus 7 of 12 patients died and the death reason was acute left ventricular failure(33 3%) in 4 patients In other 45 patients with normal cTnT, 3 died and only 1 died of heart failure(2 22%) The cTnT concentrations of pre-and post-hemodialysis were measured in 24 patients The concentration was more than 0 1 ?g/L in 6 patients before dialysis Post-dialysis concentration was increased in 5 patients', the value was decreased in the other one Conclusions In hemodialysis patients without acute myocardial infarction, mortality and cardiovascular events are closely correlated with the increase of cTnT concentration. Patients with diabetes mellitus have higher incidence in the abnormality of cTnT concentration.The process of hemodialysis does not affect the concentration of cTnT.

Objective To analyze and summarize the clinical-pathological features,immunophenotype and prognosis of the lymphoepithelioma-like gastric carcinoma (LELGC).Methods The clinical,radiographic and histological data of four patients with LELGC were retrospectively analyzed.The expression of cytokeratin (CK),CD20,CD3,CD4,CD8,E-cadherin,β-catenin,bcl-2,p16,p53,p63,c-erbB-2,cyclin D1,Ki67 and DNA methyl-transferase 1 (DNMT1) in tumor was detected by Epstein-Barr virus-encoded small RNA (EBER) in situ hybridization and immunohistochemical methods.Results The size of four tumor was 1.8 cm× 1.6 cm,1.5 cm× 2.0 cm,2.5 cm× 2.0 cm and 4.0 cm× 2.5 cm.Under light microscope,tumor cells appeared like cords,small lumps or scattered single infiltration with vacuolized nucleus; clear nucleoli and obvious interstitial lymphocytic infiltration.The results of immunohistochemical examination indicated that in four tumors CK was positive in membrane of all the tumor cells,while EBER was positive in all cell nucleus.The number of lymphocytes with CD3 positive was over those with CD20 positive,which was mainly CD8 positive lymphocytes.The percentage of E cadherin and β-catenin positive in the cell membrane of four tumors was between 10 ％ and 90 ％,and two cases with β-catenin positive in cytoplasm.The expressions of DNMT1,cyclin D1 and bcl-2 were all positive,while p16 and c-erbB-2 were all negative.The expression of p63 was positive in only one case,and p53 was negative in one case.The percentage of Ki67 positive was 40％,15％,60％ and 40％,respectively.Conclusions LELGC is a rare neoplasm with better prognosis.The features of clinical pathology and immunohistology may help to make a correct diagnosis.

Objective:To investigate the serum level of miR-224 in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients and its clinical diag-nostic significance. Methods:The serum level of miR-224 was detected by real-time quantitative PCR. This study included 42 cases of patients with HCC, 36 patients with liver cirrhosis (LC), 55 patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB), and 40 healthy persons (NC). The relative expressions of miR-224 were calculated. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were analyzed to determine the sensitivity and specificity of miR-224 expression levels in HCC diagnosis. Results:Result shows that the relative miR-224 expression was higher in the serum of HCC patients than that in the CHB, LC, and NC groups. The difference was statistically significant (P<0.05 or P<0.01). The relative miR-224 expression in the serum of HCC patients and alpha fetoprotein (AFP) were positively correlated (P<0.05). By comparison, the tumor size, TNM stage, tumor differentiation, and lymph node metastasis were not correlated with mirR-224 expression (P>0.05). ROC analysis shows that the best critical value of the relative expression levels of miR-224 was 3.47, with sensi-tivity of 82.2%, specificity of 92.8%, and area under the curve of 0.935. Conclusion:The serum level of miR-224 in HCC patients has high specificity, and miR-224 has great potential to become a new serological marker for the diagnosis of HCC.

Objective To investigate the difference among neonatal rat models of hypoxia-ischemia induced white matter injury of brain by three different methods and to provide theory basis on choosing the proper animal model for deep study on white matter injury of premature infants.Methods Three different hypoxia-ischemia methods were applied to induce brain white matter injury model of Wistar rats of postnatal 3rd day which were left carotid artery ligation followed by 6％ oxygen for 30 minutes and for 4 hours respectively,and bilateral carotid artery ligation followed by 8％ oxygen for 30 minutes.Compared brain pathological results of rats in different groups,changes in white matter of brain by glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and myelin basic protein (MBP) immunostaining,and changes in time of opening eyes and eyes appearance.Results Left carotid artery ligation followed by 6％ oxygen for 30 minutes resulted in sparse and vague periventricular white matter without necrotic lesions,and the degree of GFAP intensity [(5 021.63 ± 358.92) OD] increase and MBP intensity [(18 488.63 ± 1 822.62) OD] decrease were lowest (P ＜ 0.000 1),as well as the delay of opening time of the left eye.Left carotid artery ligation followed by 6％ oxygen for 4 hours resulted in necrotic lesions of periventricular white matter,with the degree of GFAP intensity [(6 069.13 ± 458.61) OD] and MBP intensity [(15 003.38 ± 1 559.11) OD],and also the delay of opening time of the left eye.Bilateral carotid artery ligation followed by 8％ oxygen for 30 minutes caused cystic necrosis of bilateral periventricular white matters,and the degree of GFAP intensity [(6 194.50 ±432.69) OD] increase and MBP intensity [(10 119.35 ± 735.16) OD] decrease of the left side were highest(P ＜ 0.000 1),as well as the delay of opening time and cataract in both eyes.Conclusion Left carotid artery ligation followed by 6％ oxygen for 30 minutes is more suitable for investigating mild brain white matter injury.Left carotid artery ligation followed by 6％ oxygen for 4 hours and bilateral carotid artery ligation followed by 8％ oxygen for 30 minutes are more proper for the investigation of severe periventricular leukemacia cases.

Objective To study CT features of liver abscesses caused by the fasciola hepatica infection , and discuss its pathologic basis.Methods CT images of 15 Patients were collected. All patients underwent both unenhanced and biphasic enhanced CT scanning, then its CT performances were analyzed. Results round and nodular lesions were observed in 15 cases, branching and stripping lesions like dilated bile duct in 9 cases. The density of lesions was inhomogeneous, and the lesions were multifocal and multiform. The liver abscesses caused by the fasciola hepatica infection had no “rim sign” or “target” sign, Liver abscesses were less than 3.0 cm in diameter, and the dilation of the bile duct were not observed. Conclusion Liver absessed caused by the fasciola hepatica infection have characteristic CT features. Combined with clinical examination and laboratory test, the reliability of diagnosis will be considerably increased.