Objective:To explore whether the mRNA expression of TNFRSF12 in peripheral blood leukocytes of SLE patients is abnormal and to determine whether the TNFRSF12 gene is susceptibility gene to SLE.Methods:The level of mRNA expression of TNFRSF12 in peripheral blood leukocytes was detected by TaqMan one-step RT-PCR method.Results:The mRNA expression pattern in SLE patients is different to that of normal control.The mRNA in SLE consists of 2 types of isoforms of TNFRSF12,encoding membrane bound glycoprotein and potentially secreted molecules respectively,whereas only the latter in normal control.After PHA treatment,the mRNA expression pattern in normal control becomes the same as that of SLE patients.Overall TNFRSF12 mRNA expression was significantly decreased in active SLE group and significantly increased in lupus nephritis group.Conclusion:The results indicated that TNFRSF12 may play a role in the pathogenesis of SLE and was susceptibility gene to SLE.

Objective To explore the pathogenesis of invasive pituitary adenomas,and to improve the effect of clinical treatment.Methods 15 pairs of invasive pituitary adenoma tissues and noninvasive pituitary adenoma tissues were selected from 114 specimens collected and the Id1 gene expression and Id1 protein expression in invasive pituitary adenoma tissues and noninvasive pituitary adenoma tissues were tested by quantitative RT-PCR,Western blot and immunohistochemical methods;Then small interfering RNA (siRNA) was used to interfer Id1 gene expression in NQ-04 cells.Results The Id1 gene expression in invasive pituitary adenoma tissues was significantly higher than that in noninvasive pituitary adenoma tissues(n =15,t =2.725,P =0.013) ;The migration of pituitary adenoma cells interfered was significantly reduced.Conclusion The invasive pituitary adenoma tissues has high level of Id1 gene expression,which may be correlated with its invasion.And Id1 is expected to become a biological marker of diagnosis and determination in the prognosis of pituitary adenoma.

Objective To study the effect of continuous renal replacement therapy(CRRT) in preventing myonephropathic metabolic syndrome(MNMS) after operation of acute arterial occlusion. Methods Twenty-four patients with acute arterial occlusion were divided randomly into 2 groups: CRRT group(n=11) and control group(n=13).The patients were treated with embolectomy or revascularization.In control group,we used conventional therapy such as anti-inflammation,expansion of blood capacity,anticoagulation,and correcting acidosis and electrolyte disorder.In CRRT group,patients were treated by continuous veno-venous hemofiltration(CVVH) with 6 h during operation and 24 h after operation. Results In control group,24 h after operation,the serum potassium,blood urea nitrogen(BUN),serum creatinine(SCr),and myoglobin(Mb) were significantly increased(P

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The aim of the present study is to investigate the protective effect of chrysin (5,7-dihydroxyflavone) on right ventricular remodeling in a rat model of monocrotaline-induced pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). PAH rats were induced by a single injection of monocrotaline (60 mg x kg(-1), sc) and were administered with chrysin (50 or 100 mg x kg(-1) x d(-1)) for 4 weeks. At the end of experiment, the right ventricular systolic pressure (RVSP) and mean pulmonary artery pressure (mPAP) were monitored via the right jugular vein catheterization into the right ventricle. Right ventricle (RV) to left ventricle (LV) + septum (S) and RV to tibial length were calculated. Right ventricular morphological change was observed by HE staining. Masson's trichrome stain was used to demonstrate collagen deposition. The total antioxidative capacity (T-AOC) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in right ventricle were determined according to the manufacturer's instructions. The expressions of collagen I, collagen III, NADPH oxidase 4 (NOX4) and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) were analyzed by immunohistochemisty, qPCR and (or) Western blot. The results showed that chrysin treatment for 4 weeks attenuated RVSP, mPAP and right ventricular remodeling index (RV/LV+S and RV/Tibial length) of PAH rats induced by monocrotaline. Furthermore, monocrotaline-induced right ventricular collagen accumulation and collagen I and collagen III expression were both significantly suppressed by chrysin. The expressions of NOX4, NF-κB and MDA contents were obviously decreased, while the T-AOC was significantly increased in right ventricule from PAH rats with chrysin treatment. These results suggest that chrysin ameliorates right ventricular remodeling of PAH induced by monocrotaline in rats through its down-regulating of NOX4 expression and antioxidant activity, and inhibiting NF-κB expression and collagen accumulation.

Objective To investigate the complications of different enteral nutrition in patients after surgery for massive cerebellar infarction,so as to guide rational application of enteral nutrition in patients.Methods Forty-nine patients with massive cerebellar infarction were divided into three groups randomly:conventional nasogastric tube feeding group (group A,n =12),nasogastric tube feeding plus gastric motor drug group (group B,n =18),and nasojejunal tube feeding group (group C,n =19).The incidences of diarrhea,reflux,aspiration,upper gastrointestinal bleeding and aspiration pneumonia within 3 weeks after initiation of enteral nutrition were observed and compared among the groups.Results The incidence of diarrhea showed no statistically significant difference among the 3 groups (x2 =0.092,P =0.955).Compared with group A,the incidences of reflux,aspiration and aspirafion pneumonia were significantly lower in group B and group C (P ＜ 0.05),and lower in group C compared with group B (P ＜ 0.05).Compared with group C,the incidence of upper gastrointestinal bleeding was significantly lower in group C than in group A and group B (x22 =4.748,P2 =0.029;x23 =4.284,P3 =0.038),but the difference between group A and group B was not significant (x21 =0.000,P1 =1.000).Conclusions Because of the unique pathophysiological features in patients after surgery for massive cerebellar infarction,early enteral nutrition by conventional nasogastric tube feeding may be inappropriate.Nasogastric tube feeding plus gastric motor drug may be applied in mild case with short course of disease.Nasojejunal tube feeding may be the approach of choice for enteral nutrition in critical patients with massive cerebellar infarction for its association with lower incidence of complications.

A total of 105 patients with ketosis-onset diabetes were divided into four groups (A+B-,A + B +,A - B -,A - B +) based on the results of islet-associated autoantibodies (A +,A - ) and β-cell function (B +,B - ).Nearly 94％ patients in the A -B + group and 1/10 patients in the A - B - group were non-insulin dependent.While in the A + B - and A + B + groups,the detection rates of subsequent non-insulin dependency were 20％ and 58％,respectively.Among the four groups,patients in the A - B + groups had a lower level of IL-6 and a higher level of TNF-α. Patients in the A + B - and A + B + groups had a higher level of IL-18.Our study indicates that patients with ketosis-onset diabetes may present different clinical characteristics. Evaluate the islet-associated autoantibodies and pancreatic β-cell function may be helpful to the clinical diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in diabetes.

Objective To identify the nanobaeteria in prostate fluid of patients with CPPS.Methods Expressed prostatic secretion(EPS)and urine specimens were collected by Meares-Stamey way from CPPS patients(n=100)and normal controls(n=100).The specimens were cultured and nanobacteria was identified by indirect immunofluoreseenee staining with rnonoelonal antibody.The morphological features were observed by using transmission electron microscopy(TEM). Results The positive rate of nanobaeteria in the EPS cdture of CPPS patients and controls were 43% and 5% respectively,with significant statistical difference(X2=39.58,P＜0.01).By TEM,the sizes of NB ranged from 100 to 500 nm and appeared eoccoid-ccccobacillary shape. Conclusion Nanobaeteria infection may exist in EPS of CPPS patients.

OBJECTIVETo establish the quality standard of Entadae Semen, and provide scientific basis for its quality control.

METHODTLC and HPLC were used for qualitative identification and quantitative analysis of phaseoloidin and entadamide A-O-β-D-glucopyranoside in Entadae Semen. The test of water content, ash and ethanol-soluble extractives of Entadae Semen was carried out according to the methods recorded in appendix of Chinese Pharmacopeia (2010 edition).

RESULTThe TLC was well separated with clear spots. The linear range of phaseoloidin was between 0.014 to 2.747 g x L(-1) (r = 0.999 6, n = 9) with an average recovery rate of 101.06% (RSD 0.90%, n = 6); the linear range of entadamide A-O-β-D-glucopyranoside was between 0.002 to 0.452 g x L(-1) (r = 0.999 7, n = 9) withan average recovery rate of 101.52% (RSD 1.09%, n = 6). The content of phaseoloidin in sample is between 5.12% to 9.24%, entadamide A-O-β-D-glucopyranoside is between 0.55% to 2.17%, alcohol-soluble extracts is between 30.9% to 45.2%, water is between 6.6% to 8.6%, and total ash is between 2.4% to 2.9%.

CONCLUSIONThe established standard is acceptable for quality control of Entadae Semen.

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Objective To investigate the prevalence and related factors of sexual dysfunction (SD) in patients with Parkinson's disease.Methods A total of 411 patients with Parkinson' disease in Nanjing Brain Hospital were analyzed retrospectively.The ICD-10 diagnostic criteria for SD was used to evaluate SD.The Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) part Ⅲ, Hoehn and Yahr (H&Y) staging, Non-motor Symptoms Questionnaire (NMS-Quest), Parkinson's Disease Sleep Scale (PDSS), Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAMA), Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HRSD) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) were used to evaluate patients.Results SD was found in 145 (35.3 ％) patients and the prevalence was higher in male than in female.Patients with SD had older age, longer duration, severer motor symptoms, and higher scores of UPDRS-Ⅲ, HAMD, HAMA and NMS-Quest (all P＜0.05).In male patients, SD was positively associated with age, duration of disease, UPDRS-Ⅲ , H-Y stage, HAMD, HAMA and NMS (r=0.127, 0.303, 0.240, 0.236, 0.181, 0.221 and 0.302, all P＜0.05).In female patients, SD was positively associated with duration of disease, HAMD, HAMA and NMS (r=0.194, 0.163, 0.189 and 0.178, all P＜0.05).The forward binary Logistic regression analysis indicated that female gender (OR=0.539, P＜0.05), duration of disease (OR=1.133, P＜0.05), NMS (OR=1.104, P＜0.05) and history of exposure to heavy metals (OR=5.268, P＜0.05) were associated with SD.Conclusions SD is a common complication in patients with Parkinson's disease, and a great attention should be paid to its screening and diagnosis.