There is no specific diagnostic tools or marker for detection of asthma in children.However,A large number of studies have shown that atopic disease and positive family history are the important risk factors.It is helpful for the asthma early diagnosis,proper management and prevention through the analysis of the relationship between childhood asthma and atopic disease as well as positive family history.

Objective To detect the sequence of SLC29A1 gene rs1288 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in advanced pancreatic cancer patients,and to explore its correlation with gemcitabine toxicity and prognosis.Methods Peripheral blood samples were collected and DNA was extracted.The segment containing SLC29A1 gene SNP (rs1288) was amplified by PCR,and then DNA sequencing was conducted to identify SLC29A1 gene SNP (rs1288).According to the sequencing results,the patients were divided into SLC29A1 gene rs1288 T→A mutation type group and wild type group.Clinical data,toxicity of gemcitabine chemotherapy,progression free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) between two groups were compared.Results A total of 83 pancreatic cancer patients were enrolled.Sequencing results showed that SLC29 A1 gene 1288 T→A mutation type was present in 52 patients and wide type was observed in 31 patients,so mutation rate was 62.7％.All the patients in both two groups could tolerate the gemcitabine toxicity,and no chemotherapy related death occurred.There were no statistical differences on the gender,age,CA19-9,tumor site,size and TNM stage between the two groups.There were statistically higher iucidences of leukopenia and thrombocytopenia in the SLC29A1 gene rs1288 T →A mutation type group compared to the wild type group (55.8％ vs 32.3％,P＜0.05;40.4％ vs 19.4％,both P＜0.05).Median OS and PFS in mutation type group were shorter than those in wide type group (11 months vs 14 months,P ＜ 0.05;9 months vs 12 months,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions Advanced pancreatic cancer patients with the SLC29A1 gene rs1288 T→A mutation type had a higher incidence of adverse reaction in gemcitabine chemotherapy and a worse therapeutic effect,and thus detecting the mutation of SLC29A1 gene rs1288 point mutation may serve as a marker for evaluating the toxicity and prognosis of gemcitabine chemotherapy in patients with pancreatic cancer.

In eukaryotes,the cell(s) material exchange has long existed in its proliferation and apoptosis,while the exchange of nucleus and cytoplasm only through the shuttle movement of the nuclear pore complex (NPC). NPC in the nuclear membrane,achieves the protein,RNA and other substances's transport task through the shuttle movement between nucleus and cytoplasm of eukaryotes.Specific nuclear pore proteins regulate specific transport path,and because of this,the transport and regulation through the NPC is highly selective and coordination,so the NPC play an important role in gene expression,cell signaling networks and maintain the environment.Some of them will change the structure properties of membrane,affecting mitosis,and some can be combined with the kinase leading to abnormal biochemical reactions,or combined with other biological factors in angiogenesis,cell migration or apoptosis of cells leading to abnormal changes,and leading to tumorigenesis.

[Objective]To assess the functional outcome,influence factors and its management of lateral wedge high tibial osteotomy(HTO)in patients with symptomatic lateral thrust and varus malalignment.[Method]The results of 19 lateral closing wedge HTOs in patients with a symptomatic hyperextension-varus thrust were evaluated from 2000 to 2004.The average age of the patients at the time of surgery was 49 years(ranged,47~54 years).Radiographs were analyzed to compare changes in femorotibial angle,tibial slope,and the height of the fibular head pre-and postoperatively.Functional results were evaluated according to the scoring system of HSS.The varus stress test was used to evaluated the posterolateral knee injury.We used a 5-point visual analogue scale to assess change in knee stability.[Result]Patients were followed for an average of 21 months.Femorotibial axis alignment was 184.5?～197?preoperatively and 167?～176?postoperatively;Posterior tibial slope was 2?～17?preoperatively and-4?～13?postoperatively;The height of fibular head was 7.7～18.5 mm preoperatively and-3.5～10.7 mm postoperatively(P=0.00).All patients had an increase in their HSS score postoperatively.Sixteen patients had Grade 1 posterolateral injuries and 3 patients had Grade 2 injures preoperatively,9 patients had Grades 1 injures and 10 patients had Grade 2 injures(P

To compare the activity of RGD-TRAIL in different expression systems, RGD-TRAIL in both Escherichia coli (E.coli) and Pichia pastoris was constructed and expressed. In vitro activity of RGD-TRAIL from Pichia pastoris expression system was also analyzed. Genetic engineering techniques were used to construct recombinant plasmid pET30-rgd-trail and pHBM-rgd-trail. The recombinant protein RGD-TRAIL was purified with Ni ion affinity chromatography after induction. MTT assay, ELISA, scratch wound healing, transwell migration assay and Hoechst 33342 staining were performed to detect the effects of RGD-TRAIL on proliferation, binding activity, migration and apoptosis. The expression of apoptosis-associated proteins was detected by Western blotting. Recombinant protein RGD-TRAIL was successfully expressed in a form of inclusion body in E.coli, while expressed secretorily in Pichia pastoris. It possessed more potent cytotoxicity than RGD-TRAIL in E.coli by MTT assay. The RGD-TRAIL expressed by Pichia pastoris showed powerful binding affinity with cancer cells expressing α(v), DR4, DR5 and highly potent cytotoxicity through inducing apoptosis of cancer cells. Nuclear fragmentation was examined by Hoechst 33342 staining. Cleaved PARP and caspase-3 were also detected after incubation with RGD-TRAIL. Additionally, RGD-TRAIL inhibited migration significantly in A549 and HT1080 cells. The results demonstrate that Pichia pastoris expression system is more suitable for the recombinant protein RGD-TRAIL. Its binding affinity and antitumor activity might make RGD-TRAIL a promising candidate for cancer therapy.
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ObjectiveTo discuss treatment experiencing in femur periprothetic fracture after hip arthroplasty in pre-, intra- and post-surgery.Methods From March 2005 to May 2011, 27 patients (11 males, 16 females) aged ＞75 years with femur periprothetic fracture after hip replacement were studied. The mean time from primary hip replacement to femur perprosthetic fracture was 63 months(ranging from 7 to 83 months). According to vanconver classification, type A applying steel wire of character for 8 bind technique was 5 cases, type B applying prolonging stem technique locking compress plate (LCP)technique surrounding instrument technique was 19 cases and type C applying bone graft and plate fixation technique was 3 cases. All patients were followed up from 9 to 25 months (average, 16 months). The results of treatment were evaluated by Harris score and X rays. Results Bony heal was obtained in 22 patients and was not obtained in five cases among whom bony heal occurred in 3 cases and 2 patients could only keep prothetic and limb stable after receiving the bone graft once more. Walking was free in 14 cases,9 cases needed assistant walking instrument,and only 4 cases stayed in the bed freely. Harris score for last follow-up was 52 to 93 (mean 76).Conclusions Based on the patient general status, the fracture types and practical and stable principle, the effective methods can get good results in the treatment of femur periprosthetic fracture in aged patient.

Objective To observe the effect of acupuncture plus early-stage rehabilitation training on the neurological function and levels of serum ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) and neuron-specific enolase (NSE) in patients with acute cerebral infarction.Method Sixty-eight patients with acute cerebral infarction were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 34 cases each. The control group was intervened by conventional medications, while the treatment group was intervened by acupuncture plus early-stage rehabilitation training in addition to the medications given to the control group. The two groups were both treated once a day, 10 d as a treatment course. Three treatment courses later, the changes of serum IMA and NSE levels were observed; the Modified Edinburgh-Scandinavian Stroke Scale (MESSS), Barthel Index (BI) and Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) scores were compared before and after the treatment.Result The MESSS, BI and FMA scores were significantly changed in both groups after the intervention (P<0.01). After the intervention, the MESSS, BI and FMA scores in the treatment group were significantly different from those in the control group (P<0.05). The serum IMA and NSE levels were significantly changed in both groups after the intervention (P<0.01). After the treatment, the serum IMA and NSE levels in the treatment group were markedly lower than those in the control group (P<0.01).Conclusion Acupuncture medication combined plus early-stage rehabilitation training can promote the recovery of neurological function of acute cerebral infarction patients, which is related to the down-regulation of serum NSE and IMA levels.

Objective To explore whether childhood abuse experiences predict higher levels of depression and lower levels of self-esteem for graduate students and examine the mediating role of social support between childhood abuse and mental health.Methods A sample of 907 graduate students were investigated with the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ-SF),Perceived Social Support Scale (PSSS),Self-esteem Scale (SES) and Center for Epidemiological Survey Scale (CESD).Results The scores of childhood abuse,social support,self-esteem,and depression of graduate students were (33.88±9.35),(68.31±12.01),(36.62±4.80) and (35.85± 9.20).Childhood abuse was negatively correlated with self-esteem (r=-0.32,P＜0.01),but positively correlated with depression (r=0.28,P＜0.01),and negatively correlated with social support (r=-0.44,P＜0.01).Social support was positively correlated with self-esteem (r=0.39,P＜0.01),and negatively correlated with depression (r=-0.41,P ＜0.01).Examining the mediation model indicated that social support had a partial mediation effects(42％) on the relationship between childhood abuse and self-esteem,and social support had a partial mediation effects(54％) on the relationship between childhood abuse and depression.Conclusions The childhood abuse not only affects the graduate student's self-esteem and depression directly,but also can take the same effect by social support indirectly.

Objective To explore the affinify of combination of Helicobacter pylori (Hp) and its L-form with surfactant protein D(SP-D),and to find function of SP-D in Hp infection and immunity. Methods SP-D was extracted from the lung of rats by Tris-HCl-EDTA and maltose-agarose affinity column. The combination of Hp and SP-D was detected by slide and tube agglutination tests,and the agglutination inhibition with SP-D immune serum was carried out. The L-form of Hp was induced by Ceftriaxon sodrum and identified by PCR and sequencing of the 16S rDNA fragment.The combination of SP-D and the L-form was tested by slide agglutination test. Results Agglutination of Hp NCTC11637 and SP-D was observed on slide,but NCTC11639,SS1 and the L-form failed to agglutinate. Agglutination was found 45 minutes after reaction and was inhibited by SP-D immune sera. Conclusion The ability of combination with SP-D was different between strains of Hp.The combination could be weakened or vanished when Hp lost the cell wall.