A stochastic model of intracellular calcium oscillations is put forward by taking into account the random opening-closing of Ca2+ channels in endoplasmic reticulum (ER) membrane. The numerical results of the stochastic model show simple and complex calcium oscillations, which accord with the experiment results.
Calcium Channels/*metabolism ; *Calcium Signaling ; Endoplasmic Reticulum/*metabolism ; Intracellular Space ; Kinetics ; Mathematics ; Models, Biological ; Stochastic Processes

Objective To compare the efficiency of χ~2-Fisher's exact test which is one of the competitive null hypothesis approaches with SAM-GS which belongs toself-contained null hypothesis approaches. Methods The two methods were used to analyze a simulation experiment which contained five different scenarios. The results were compared with the simulated initialization,and assessing indexes were calculated to compare the efficiency. Results Under the same conditions,SAM-GS always have higher power than that of χ~2-fisher's exact test. However, the final inference is equivalent, namely if the difference between the two groups are smaller than 0.30,the two methods can not be better to identify differences between them. By contrary, when the differences between the two phenotypes are larger than 0.30, the two ways can both identify differences. Conclusion SAM-GS tends to have slightly higher power thanχ~2-Fisher' s exact test. The two methods can be used for screening enrichment gene sets of gene expression profile.χ~2-Fisher's exact test has the important advantage of being able to analyze multi-class phenotype.

Objective To evaluate the outcome of AF ablation in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) related tachycardia-bradycardia syndrome. Methods Fifty consecutive patients with paroxysmal AF and prolonged symptomatic sinus pauses on termination of AF referred to our hospital for ablation were evaluated (ABL group). In another 61 patients, paroxysmal AF was treated with anti-arrhythmic drug and a pacemaker was implanted due to AF related tachycardia-bradycardia syndrome. These patients were used as control (PM group). Results A total of 50 patients in the ABL group fulfilled Class I indication for pacemaker implantation at baseline but they actually underwent AF ablation. Re-evaluation at the end of follow-up showed that 47 (94%) patients no longer needed a pacemaker (Class III indication) because of free from AF with no recurrences of pre-syncopal or syncopal events or documented sinus pauses after the last procedure. More patients in the PM group were on AADs (PM 42.6%, ABL 6.0%, P < 0.001) while sinus rhythm maintenance at the end of follow-up was remarkably higher in the ABL group (82.0%vs. 21.3%in PM group, P < 0.001). The total rates of cardiac related re-hospitalization was not significantly different between the two groups, but hospitalizations caused by tachyarrhythmia was significantly higher in the PM group (PM group 14.8%, ABL group 2.0%, P=0.020).The embolic events, heart failure and death rate were not significantly different between the two groups. Conclusions In patients with paroxysmal AF related tachycardia-bradycardia syndrome, AF ablation seems to be superior to a strategy of pacing plus AAD. Pacemaker implantation can be waived in the majority of patients after a successful ablation.

Objective To study the diagnosis and treatment of mesenteric diseases,and to enhance the understanding.Methods The clinical and histopathological data of 114 cases of mesenteric diseases were retrospectively analyzed.Results The percentage of mesenteric diseases was 0.06% of all inpatients during the same period;the causes were as follows,inflammation (53.5%),tumor (33.3%),lesion of vessels (8.8%) and others (4.4%).The lesion sites were mostly in the mesentery of small intestine (64.0%).The confirming diagnostic methods were exploratory laparotomy,laparoscopy,fine needle aspiration biopsy and ultrasonography.The therapeutic strategies were cause-oriented,but the prognosis of those with unknown causes was poor.Conclusion Mesenteric diseases are clinically rare,and the prognosis of some of the types is unfavourable.

AIM: To investigate the effect of sodium ferulate on phosphorylation of heat shock protein 27(HSP27) in vascular smooth muscle cells(VSMCs) induced by angiotensin Ⅱ(AngⅡ) and platelet derived growth factor-BB(PDGF-BB).METHODS: Cultured VSMCs derived from rat thoracic aorta were used.The activity of HSP27 was evaluated by Western blotting with specific phospho-HSP27 antibody.RESULTS: The phosphorylation of HSP27 in response to AngⅡ and PDGF-BB was suppressed by sodium ferulate in a dose-dependent manner,with maximal inhibition rates of 39.0%(P

OBJECTIVE:To inverstigate the inhibitory effects of 14 kinds of traditional Chinese medicines on tyrosinase activity METHODS:The effective components of traditional Chinese medicines were extracted by 50% ethanol The speed of enzymic catalysis of tyrosinase was determined by ultraviolet spectrophotometry to evaluate the inhibitory effects of extracts of traditional Chinese medicines RESULTS:14 reactive time curves of enzymic catalysis of tyrosinase were obtained CONCLUS_ION:13 kinds of traditional Chinese medicines in vitro showed a better inhibitive effect on tyrosinase activity(P

Objective To explore the inhibition effect of recombinant mutant type(mt) p27 gene adenovirus (Ad-mt p27) transfection on the proliferation of colorectal cancer cell line SW480. Methods The recombinant mt p27 adenovirus vector was transfected into SW480 cells, western blotting analysis was applied to determine the p27 expression, and cell cycle distribution was analyzed using flow cytometry, and growth curve was drawn to observe the cell growth. Results There was high expression of p27 protein in the transfected SW480 cells. 77 9% cells were blocked in G 1/G 0 phase in the transfected group, which the percentage of the G 1/G 0 phase of Ad-LacZ transfected group and normal control group were 27 5% and 25 29% respectively. Ad-mt p27 transfection markedly inhibited SW480 cell growth in 24h and the inhibition effects was maintained for 7 days. Conclusion Recombinant adenovirus could efficaciously trasfect mt p27 gene into SW480 cells, and obtain high level mt p27 exprerssion. mt p27 markedly bolcked SW480 cell cycle progression and prominently inhibited SW480 cell growth. The mutant p27 gene transfection may be a new way of gene therapy for colorectal cancer.

Objective To analysis the application value and the existing problems of sentinel lymph node biopsy in breast cancer surgery.Methods Pathological findings were retrospectively analysised in 100 female cases of breast cancer,who were diagnosed with early breast cancer and used blue dye in sentinel lymph node biopsy.Results Among 100 cases,92 cases were found SLNS,that the detected rate was 92％.Detected 217 sentinel lymph node,every case has 1 to 6 node,with the average of 2.4.Nintg-two cases were performed ALND.Among them,the SLNS negative detected 58 cases of ALN feminine,SLNS negative ALN detected positive 4 cases,30 cases of SLNS positive ALN positive detected.All of the patients did not appear allergic reaction.SLNB false positive rate of O,the false negative rate was 11.8％,sensitivity 88.3％,specific degree of 100％,the diagnostic coincidence rate was 95.7％.Conclusions Compared with the conventional axillary lymph node dissection,the sentinel lymph node biopsy has obvious advantages in early breast cancer surgery.For the cases of sentinel lymph node negative,there was no necessary to do the axillary lymph node dissection.

Objective To evaluate the polyethersulfone(PES)hollow fiber membrane automatic plasma collector and its efficiency for separating plasma.Methods The plasma was collected by using the automated plasma collector with an innovating PES hollow fiber membrane plasma separator incorporated into a plasmapheresis device,using single needle.The concentration of total plasma protein was determined by Bio Rad method.Results 1)The sieving coefficients were over 95% during the plasma collection, and were stable.2)As the hematocrit (Hct) increased, the plasma collection rate decreased, but the plasma separation efficiency increased.At constant Hct of 0.45,the plasma filtration rate was 23.6ml/min,and the plasma separation efficiency was 52%.It took 20min to collect 200mL plasma.3)The maximum hemolysis rate after several circulation of collection was below 2.5%.Conclusion The plasma collection was satisfactorily performed, and the yield of plasma protein components was nearly the same as the plasma in whole blood.The PES membrane collector had a comparatively high efficiency of plasma separation.

As a tubulin stabilizer, taxanes are widely used in the treatment of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC),and part of head and neck malignant tumors, and were confirmed to be significantly effective.However, taxanes-induced peripheral neuropathy(TIPN) still affects the quality of life and psychological status of patients to varying degrees, severe cases can lead to dose reduction, and even chemotherapy interruption.In this paper, we summarize the pathogenesis, risk factors, clinical assessment, the progress of prevention and treatment of TIPN, to provide the basis for the prediction and early prevention of TIPN in the clinical administration, thus we can improve patients’ quality of life while extending their survival.