Objective To study the longitudinal change of Migraine patient′s condition ,quality of life and disability ;analyze the evolution of the relationship between headache frequency ,pain intensity ,medication and treatment efficacy .Methods Continuous registration of migraine patients ,using WHO-DAS Ⅱ to assess the disability ,using MSQ2 .1 to assess the health-related quality of life ,using headache diary to record the patient′s condition .Results Compared the conditions of before and after treatment ,the aver-age level of pain ,acute drug using and headache frequency ,were significantly improved .The three dimensions′scores of MSQ2 .1 were decreased .Conclusion In this study ,significant improvement were found in some of the disability and health-related quality of life .Continuity of treatment has an important role to improve health-related quality of life of patients and reduce disability .

Objective To study CT findings, diagnosis and differential diagnosis for prostate cancer. Methods 28 cases with prostate cancer confirmed by surgery and pathology, of them 4 cases were recurrence after operation. Results In 24 cases confirmed by surgery 21 (87.5%) were diagnosed by CT. Their CT appearances were : (1) Focus: in non enhanced scanning the prostate was enlarged unevenly in 18 cases. The density of the mass was slightly lower than the normal prostate in 17 cases, and equal to normal in 11 cases. Patchy calcification was seen in 2 cases moderate. In enhanced scanning, 22 cases showed nodular enhancement but slightly less than normal, 6 cases were equal to normal. (2) Metastastic lesions: 8 cases had local thickened bladder wall, 4 cases had enlarged seminal vesicle with unneven density, 2 cases with thickened anterior wall of rectum.And pelvis mass, enlarged lymph nodes, bony destruction of pelvis and pulmonary metastasses 1 case for each respectively. Conclusion (1) It is emphasized enhanced CT study should be a routine examination in the diagnosis of prostate cancer by CT; (2)CT can define the extent of the lesion and metastases thereby helpful to predict the prognosis and evaluate the effect of treatment.

Foreign student education is an important task in medical colleges and universities.Clinical neurology teaching is very difficult because of its complex discipline.Neurologists in the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University summarized and analyzed the common problems including the training of teachers' ability to use language,teaching of basic subjects,clinical skills training,promotion of patients' compliance and implementation of regular tests so as to provide references for improving the quality of neurology teaching.

Membrane type-1 matrix metalloproteinase (MT1-MMP or MMP14) plays the pivotal role in tumor development and metastasis, so it is a promising drug target in malignancy. To acquire MT1-MMP specific binding peptides, we first analyzed MMPs sequences to find the divergent and specific sequence of MT1-MMP by bioinformatics approach, then set the specific sequence as the sense peptide target and designed antisense peptide library. Finally, by means of molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulation and in vitro cell assays, we screened the antisense peptide library against MT1-MMP and further studied the obtained specific peptides. Here, we identified the divergent and specific sequence of AYIREGHE (Named MT1-loop) located in MT1-MMP loop by multiple sequence alignment and established the antisense peptides library with capacity of 1 536 sequences. After two rounds of virtual screening, we obtained five antisense peptides with Rerankscores in the top for further screening. They all interacted with MT1-MMP, and docked well at the active site composed of MT1-loop sequence. Analysis of the affinities of these five antisense peptides to other MMPs (MMP1-3, MMP7-13, MMP14 HPX, MMP16) revealed that the peptide FVTFPYIR was more specific to MT1-MMP. Molecular dynamics simulation showed that the peptide FVTFPYIR might affect the stability of MT1-MMP and thus have effects on its activities. Meanwhile, the peptide FVTFPYIR could specifically inhibit the growth of MG63 and MDA-MB-231 tumor cells both of which expressed MT1-MMP. The work provides a new insight and way for the development of antitumor lead peptides targeting MT1-MMP.
Amino Acid Sequence ; Humans ; Matrix Metalloproteinase 14 ; chemistry ; Molecular Dynamics Simulation ; Neoplasms ; Peptide Library ; Peptides ; chemistry

Objective To establish normal reference ranges of Z-score of coronary sinus CS diameter in normal fetuses and to explore the diagnostic value of CS Z-score in fetuses with persistent left superior vena cava PLSVC Methods A retrospective cross-sectional study of 227 singleton normal fetuses and 30 fetuses with PLSVC were involved Non-cardiac biometrical parameters included biparietal diameter BPD femoral length FL heart area HA and an assessment of gestation age GA based on menstrual age GA Systolic diameter of CS CSDs and diastolic diameter of CS CSDd were measured at the end of systole and diastole CSDs and CSDd Z-score models were constructed by linear regression analysis with GA FL HA and BPD as independent variables Subsequently Z-scores between normal fetuses and fetuses with PLSVC were compared Results Correlations between fetal CSDs and CSDd and four independent variables BPD FL HA and GA were excellent GA had close correlation with CSDs and CSDd CSDd Z-score= the actual measurement of CSDd- prediction of CSDd based on GA BPD FL or HA SD forecast CSDd CSDs Z-score= actual measurement CSDs-prediction CSDs based on GA BPD FL or HA SD forecast CSDs Normal reference value of CSDd and CSDs in 227 normal fetuses could be predicted as followings with GA as independent variable CSDd and CSDs were 0 139 ~ 0 3 19 cm and 0 046~0 166 cm respectively For BPD CSDd and CSDs were 0 128 ~0 303 cm and 0 040~0 1 59 cm respectively For FL CSDd and CSDs were 0 135~0 307 cm and 0 046~0 164 cm respectively For HA CSDd 0 1 57~ 0 323 cm and CSDs 0 059 ~ 0 1 75 cm respectively With GA as independent variable CSDd Z-score and CSDs Z-score were -0 906~1 256 and -0 920~0 895 respectively For BPD CSDd Z-score and CSDs Z-score were -1 168~1 196 and -0 864~0 899 respectively For FL CSDd Z-score and CSDs Z-score were -1 478~ 1 546 and -1 297~ 1 3 10 respectively For HA CSDd Z-score and CSDs Z-score were -0 832 ~ 0 610 and -0 619 ~ 0 688 respectively CSD Z-scores of 30 PLSVC fetuses as followings with GA as independent variable CSDd Z-score and CSDs Z-score were 5 263 ~ 1 1 659 and 2 846~9 923 respectively For BPD CSDd Z-score and CSDs Z-score were 4 469 ~ 1 1 000 and 2 3 10 ~9 1 14 respectively For FL CSDd Z-score and CSDs Z-score were 5 473 ~ 13 056 and 3 234 ~ 13 135 respectively For HA CSDd Z-score and CSDs Z-score were 1 922~5 701 and 1 359~5 723 respectively Z-scores of PLSVC fetuses were far away from the normals Conclusions Development of normal fetal CSDs and CSDd Z-score reference ranges is realized The CSDs and CSDd Z-scores can provide quantitative evidence in prenatal diagnosis of PLSV.

Objective To quantitatively study the distance between the left atrial posterior wall and the descending aorta(DLD)in the normal fetal four-chamber view using fetal echocardiography.Methods The distances between the left atrial posterior wall and the descending aorta in end-systole (DLDs) and in end-diastole(DLDd) were measured in a standard apical four-chamber view using fetal echocardiography in 300 normal fetuses.The gestation ages ranged from 20 to 40 weeks.Fetal non-cardiac biometric parameters included femoral length(FL),biparietal diameter(BPD) and gestation age (GA) based on menstrual age. The correlation between DLDs,DLDd and non-cardiac biometric parameters were analyzed.Results In normal fetuses,the DLDs was (0.32±0.08)cm with a range of 0.19 -0.48 cm,the DLDd was (0.43 ± 0.10)cm with a range of 0.25-0.62 cm.The DLDs and DLDd increased with the growth of GA,and were correlated with GA and BPD and FL significantly (r = 0.545,0.556,0.574,0.530,0.563 and 0.576, respectively,all P <0.001).The linear regression equations between DLDs,DLDd and GA,BPD,FL were:Y =0.009GA+0.041 ,Y =0.038BPD+0.028,Y =0.044 FL+0.073,Y =0.01 1 GA+0.083,Y =0.048 BPD+0.063,Y = 0.054 FL + 0.124,respectively.Conclusions In normal fetuses,the DLDs and DLDd increase with the growth of GA,and have good correlation with GA,BPD,and FL respectively.Normal reference ranges of DLDs and DLDd have been provided.These normative data may be a new tool for assessment of fetal heart,especially has potential applications in screening of total anomalous pulmonary venous connection(TPVAC),absent pulmonary valve syndrome(APVS)or other complex congenital heart defects.

Objective To analyze the optimal threshold of Doppler ultrasonography(DUS)in the diagnosis of hepatic artery stenosis(HAS)after liver transplantation and propose the diagnostic criteria of CT angiography(CTA) or digital subtraction angiography(DSA)for patients with tardus parvus waveform(TPW)in combination with liver dysfunction. Methods Clinical data of 171 patients undergoing liver transplantation, postoperative conventional DUS, liver function test, CTA or DSA were collected. The optimal threshold of resistance index(RI)and systolic acceleration time (SAT)for the diagnosis of HAS were determined by multi-level likelihood ratio(MLR). Different diagnostic criteria were established and the diagnostic efficacy was statistical y compared. Positive TPW was defined as the diagnostic criterion with low confidence, positive TPW+liver dysfunction as the moderate confidences, and positive TPW+liver dysfunction or positive TPW+optimal threshold as the high confidence. Results MLR revealed that RI<0.4 and SAT>0.12 s were the optimal threshold for the diagnosis of HAS. The specificity of diagnostic criteria with moderate and high confidence was significantly higher compared with that of the low confidence(P<0.05). Moreover, the false-positive rate was significantly decreased(P<0.05). The sensitivity of diagnostic criterion with moderate confidence was significantly lower than those of low and high confidence(both P<0.05), whereas the sensitivity did not significantly differ between the diagnostic criteria with low and high confidence(P>0.05). Conclusions For patients with positive TPW detected by DUS after liver transplantation, the optimal threshold of diagnostic criteria combined with liver dysfunction contribute to appropriate clinical decision-making for clinicians.

Objective:To explore the morbidity features and therapeutic outcomes of rejections in pediatric kidney transplantation (KT) recipients.Methods:Between January 2013 and June 2022, 360 children undergoing KT were recruited.The relevant clinical data were collected for examining the morbidity features and therapeutic outcomes of rejections.The serum levels of creatinine were compared among groups by non-parametric rank test.And Kaplan-Meier and Log-rank methods were employed for examining the incidence of rejection and comparing mortality-censored graft survival rates among patients with different times of rejection.Results:A total of 58 recipients had 82 incidents of rejection with a cumulative incidence of 6.3%, 9.2% and 11.3% at 3/6/12 months respectively.Among 50 incidents of biopsy-proved rejections, the types were T cell-mediated rejection [TCMR, 42.0%(21/50)], antibody-mediated rejection [20.0%(10/50), ABMR] and mixed rejection [38.0%(19/50)].Among 58 incidents of initial rejection, 69% had maintained graft function (MGF) and 31% impaired graft function (IGF) after anti-rejection regimens.Among 80.8%, 85.7% and 75% of recipients with clinical rejection, ABMR or borderline rejection while 36.4% in TCMR patients had MGF.Fifteen kidney allografts lost function in 58 recipients with rejection.Five-year death-censored graft survival was significantly lower in patients with two or more incidents of rejection (30.5%, 95% CI: 12.3%-75.4%) than in those without rejection (92.9%, 95% CI: 89.3%-96.6%) ( P<0.000 1) or with only one rejection (82.9%, 95% CI: 65.9%-100%)( P<0.001). Conclusions:The rejection rate remains high in KT children and it affects graft survival.And TCMR is more likely to cause impaired graft function.Recurrent rejections have a more pronounced impact upon graft survival.

Objective:To investigate the correlation between the number of circulating DLBCL cell and the marrow tumor cell burden and the prognostic indicators in patients with DLBCL, and to evaluate the feasibility of circulating DLBCL cell reflecting the marrow tumor burden and disease progression. Optimization of FCM for screening circulating DLBCL cell was done to monitor MRD and recurrence.Methods:We conducted a retrospective study in 75 diagnosed DLBCL patients in the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from June 2020 to February 2021, including 43 males and 32 females aged 61 (37-85) years. According to the diagnosis and treatment criteria, the patients were divided into initial and recurrence group ( n = 53), partial response(PR)group ( n=14) and complete response(CR)group ( n=8). According to the positive criteria of circulating DLBCL cells, 48 cases were divided into circulating DLBCL positive group and 27 cases were negative group. 30 anemia patients with non-B-cell tumor-related diseases were selected as the control group, including 16 males and 14 females, aged 52 (30-79) years. 70 healthy subjects, including 36 males and 34 females, aged 39 (25-57), were selected for methodology optimization. FCM was used to detect the ratio of marrow and circulating DLBCL cells in each group, and analyze the connection between circulating DLBCL cells and clinical indicators. Statistical analysis was performed using t test, χ 2 test, Kruskal-Wallis H test, Spearman rank correlation, and Logistic regression. Results:(1) Bone marrow and circulating DLBCL cells were not detected in CR group and control group; The positive rate of circulating DLBCL cells in the initial/recurrent group and PR groups was 75.47% and 57.14%, respectively. The proportion of bone marrow and circulating DLBCL cells was positively correlated in the two groups ( P value was <0.001 and 0.020, respectively). (2) The proportion of bone marrow and circulating DLBCL cells in the initial and recurrent groups, PR group, CR group and control group decreased successively ( P<0.05). The proportion of DLBCL cells was 27.72% (initial and recurrent bone marrow group), 26.92% (initial and recurrent circulating group), 3.23% (bone marrow PR group) and 1.67% (circulating PR group), respectively. (3) Compared with the negative group, the circulating DLBCL cell positive group had increased LDH, β 2-MG, and CMYC expression(≥80%), with decreased LYM, HGB<100 g/L, B symptoms, PD-L1 expression, and age ≥60 years, showing higher ECOG, aaIPI/IPI scores and Ann staging ( P<0.05). Age ≥60, B symptoms, and PD-L1 expression were independent risk factors for circulating DLBCL cells ( P<0.05). Conclusions:The detectable rate of circulating DLBCL cell could be improved by optimizing the preoperative treatment conditions of FCM. Circulating DLBCL cells can reflect the tumor burden and disease progression. Detecting circulating DLBCL cells may improve patients′ compliance.

The PEPC family proteins are ubiquitous in various plants and play an important role in the process of photosynthetic carbon assimilation and have many non-photosynthetic biological functions. However, PEPC genes have not been reported in apple. In this study, the members of apple MdPEPC family were identified based on the new apple genome data by bioinformatics analysis, and their expression patterns in different tissues and the apple axillary bud transcriptome treated by decapitation and TDZ (cytokinin) were analyzed in order to explore the role of MdPEPC genes in apple axillary bud outgrowth. The results showed that 6 MdPEPC family members were identified in apple, which distributed on 6 different chromosomes, and had similar physicochemical characteristics. Phylogenetic tree and sequence alignment analysis showed that the MdPEPC could be divided into two subgroups (Group Ⅰ and Group Ⅱ), in which four members in MdPEPC family were clustered into Group Ⅰ, belonging to plant-type PEPCs. However, MdPEPC4 and MdPEPC5 were clustered into Group Ⅱ with AtPPC4, belonging to bacterial-type PEPCs. There were 7 pairs of fragments repeats among MdPEPC members, but no tandem repeats existed. The promoter cis-acting element analysis showed that MdPEPC genes were not only affected by light and stress, but also regulated by multiple hormones. The expression profiles showed that all MdPEPCs except MdPEPC4 and MdPEPC5 were expressed in different apple tissues. Transcriptome data analysis showed that the expression levels of MdPEPC1 and MdPEPC3 were up-regulated after decapitation and TDZ treatment, whereas MdPEPC2 was significantly down-regulated at 48 h after treatments. In conclusion, MdPEPC1, MdPEPC2 and MdPEPC3 were selected as the candidate genes involved in axillary bud outgrowth regulation for further study.
Malus/metabolism* ; Gene Expression Regulation, Plant ; Phylogeny ; Decapitation ; Family ; Plant Proteins/metabolism*