Cellular functions like proliferation,differentiation,migration,morphogenesis and apoptosis are modulated by the extracellular matrix.Integrins are the prototypic heterodimeric transmembrane matrix receptors with competing affinities for individual extracellular matrix ligands.The intracellular integrin domain clusters cytoplasmic proteins into focal adhesion plaques for bidirectional(outside-in and inside-out) signaling.Integrin-linked kinase(ILK) is an intracellular serine/threonine protein kinase that interacts with the cytoplasmic domains of ?-integrins.ILK organizes the connections of the extracellular matrix via integrins to the cytoskeleton and is involved in adhesion plaque signaling,and it plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of chronic renal fibrosis.High glucose induces the upregulation of the synthesis and activity of ILK in cultivated mouse podocytes and mesangial cells.The ILK protein level is significantly increased in diabetic glomeruli.ILK activity is likely to provide the basis for an effective therapeutic method for diabetic nephropathy.This review gives an introduction of ILK structure and function,followed by a summary of our current understanding of ILK in diabetic nephropathy with a special focus on glomerular cell-matrix interaction.

Influenza viruses are global epidemic and diversely difficult to distinguish,which threaten human’s survival and development very much.In recentyears,the frequent outbreaks of influenza prompt the rapid development of Influenza virus detection.Compare with the traditional isolated culture and immunological detection,molecular diagnostic technology is of high detection speed,high sensitivity and specificity,that gradually play an important role in the current Influenza virus de-tection.In order to provide a theoretical basis for the rapid diagnosis of Influenza virus in the clinic,the article summarize the update progress of molecular biology and diagnostic techniques of Influenza viruses.

Objective To explore the effects of insulin pump on pancreatic ?-cells in type 2 diabetes mellitus accompanied with hyperglycaemia.Methods We treated 46 cases of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus with fasting blood glucose≥10.0 mmol/L by insulin pump for 2 weeks.Their blood sugar and insulin were determined before and after treatment by oral glucose tolerance test and insulin releasing test.We then calculated the function index,morning secretion of pancreatic ?-cells and insulin resistance index.The patients were followed up for 6 months and the blood glucose was monitored.Results After treatment,insulin,function index and the morning secretion were increased significantly,while the blood sugar and resistance index were decreased.In all the patients,16 could maintain ideal blood glucose only by alimentary control and exercise.Conclusion With the insulin pump in a short term,patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus can rapidly control blood glucose,obviously improve pancreatic ?-cells,and reduce insulin resistance.

Cardiovascular Diseases ; diagnosis ; genetics ; Humans ; MicroRNAs ; blood ; genetics

Dental Bonding ; Dental Implant-Abutment Design ; Humans ; Matrix Metalloproteinases

Aged ; Endocarditis ; etiology ; therapy ; Humans ; Kidney Transplantation ; adverse effects ; Male

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of self-management anticoagulation treatment for low pulmonary embolism severity index (PESI) outpatient with acute pulmonary embolism (APE).Methods Sixty-eight patients with APE of PESI grade Ⅰ-Ⅱ were divide into inpatient group and outpatient group with 34 cases each by random digits table.All the patients were treated with low molecular heparin followed by oral anticoagulation,and self-management was used in outpatient group.The efficacy was observed within 14 days and 3 months.The efficacy outcome included recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE),standardization time of international normalized ratio (INR),VTE-related emergency department visit times,bleeding events and total mortality.Results There were 2 cases(5.9％,2/34) in inpatient group and 1 case (2.9％,1/34) in outpatient group with recurrent VTE,and there was no statistical significance between two groups (P ＞ 0.05).Standardization time of INR in inpatient group [(8.5 ± 2.9) d] was shorter than that in outpatient group [(16.1 ± 4.4) d],and there was significant difference (P＜ 0.01).There was no significant difference in the VTE-related emergency department visit times between two groups (P ＞ 0.05).There was 1 case with major bleeding and 1 death respectively in outpatient group.Conclusion It is effective and safe to give early self-management anticoagulation treatment to APE patients with PESI grade Ⅰ-Ⅱ,which could shorten time spending in hospital and release burden both physically and mentally.

Purpose:To investigate the pathogenesis,diagnos is and treatment of hashimoto's disease(HD) complicated with papillary thyroid c ancer (PTC ). Methods:Clinical data of 12 cases of HD complicated with PTC un dergoing surgery were analysed retrospectively and followed-up for one half to 8 years. Results:In this series papillary thyroid cancer occurred in 25 % (12/48) in patients with HD, but correct preoperative diagnosis was obtained i n 3 (25%) of 12 cases.All patients had thyroid nodules and received thyroidectom y,3 cases underwent functional cervical clearance of lymph nodes. All patients w ere followed up for 6 months to 8 years and there was no death , no recurrence and no metastasis. Conclusions:HD can develop into PTC .The clinical diagnosis of coexistence of HD and PTC is still difficult. The key to diagnosis and rational treatment includes detailed understanding its clinical features, routine examin ation of serum antibodies and ultrasonography, selected scintigraphic thyroid s can or FNAB and finally quick frozen pathologic section in operation. HD complic ated with PTC should be treated surgically.Intraoperative frozen section diagnos is should be performed routinely so that HD complicated with PTC can be diagnose d.The operation procedure should be individualized.All patients should be given small dosage of thyroxine.

Objective To investigate the clinical features of anuria caused by pediatric congenital bilateral ureteral stenotic obstruction,and to improve the diagnosis and treatment of the disease.Methods This series included 7 infants(2 males and 5 females;age range,35-57 d) with congenital bilateral ureteral stenotic obstruction.The clinical presentations were characterized by sudden anuria or oliguria.B-ultrasound,cystography and puncture pyelography were performed in all of them,and magnetic resonance urography(MRU) in 3.Based on the definite diagnosis,resection of stenotic segment of the ureter or ureteral implantation was performed on them.Results The diagnosis was confirmed by puncture pyelography in all of the 7 cases.Six cases underwent phase I surgery and recovered.No ureteral stenosis and cystoureteral reflux occurred during a follow-up of 2-4 years.The renal function was normalized in them.One case had stenosis recurrence due to scar formation,and was cured by the second operation.Conclusions Anuria caused by pediatric congenital bilateral ureteral stenosis should be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.Definite diagnosis can be established by puncture pyelography and MRU.Resection of the obstructive segment of the ureter,protection of renal function,and ureteral implantation are the main therapies.

Objective To establish a method used for determination of Aconitine and Hypaconitine and Mesaconitine in blood by LC/MS/MS.Methods Extraction of blood sample was conducted by use of 1% thirdchloroactic acid and acetonitrile liquid,and the electrospray fog ionic source,and positive ion MRM scan were employed.Result The linearity correlation coefficients(r)was≥0.992 2.The limit of quantification (LOQ S/N=5) was 2.0 ng/ml for Aconitine,0.5 ng/ml for Hypaconitine,and 0.5 ng/ml for Mesaconitine.The recovery of appended contrast in blank blood sample ranged from 91.25% to 103.1% with coefficient of variation (CV,n=6) less than 10.93%.Conclusion The method of LC/MS/MS is sensitive and reliable,and the sample handling is quick and simple,which was suitable for determination of the Aconitine and Hypaconitine and Mesaconitine in blood sample.