Objective To study the relationship between expression of matrix metalloproteinases-7 (MMP-7) and clinicopathological characteristics in patients with primary non-smaU cell lung cancer(NSCLC). Methods MMP-7 in 20 normal people and 60 advanced NSCLC patiens were detected with reverse-transcription-polymerase-chain-reaction. Gelatum image analysator analyzed the result. Results The amount of MMP-7 was less in normal people (30.000) than in NSCLC patients(41.231) significantly(P<0.05); the level of MMP-7 was no correlated with gender, age, pathology pattern, tumor size, was inverse correlation with differentiation, and was positive correlation with clinical stages(P <0.05). Conclusion The level of MMP-7 is closely correlated with tissue differentiation and clinical stages of NSCLC, which may serve as a parameter for determining tumor invasion and metastatic.

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Objective To establish a real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) assay for B-cell lymphoblastic leukemia according to individualized and specific immunoglobulin gene rearrangements in leukemia cells, and to use it for the monitoring of minimal residual disease (MRD) of B-cell lymphocytic leukemia. Methods The immunoglobulin gene rearrangements of bone marrow samples from 15 cases of B-cell lymphoblastic leukemia were analyzed with a validated European BIOMED-2 system, and the individualized and specific qPCR-based quantification of leukemic immunoglobulin gene rearrangements was established. Results Unique and specific gene rearrangements of immunoglobulin light and heavy chains were identified in 14 cases and Ig-qPCR based on these gene rearrangements had a sensitivity of 10-5 and high specificity which met the international criteria in 10 patients. Leukemia MRD quantification with immunoglobulin gene rearrangement-based qPCR was similar as compared with other MRD detection methods. Conclusion Immunoglobulin gene rearrangement-based leukemia MRD quantification is feasible, sensitive, specific, precise and much valuable for clinical decision of treatments in B-cell lymphoblastic leukemia.

AIM: To study the effect of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) infusion on hematopoietic recovery after peripheral blood stem cell transplantation in mice. METHODS: BALB/c mice conditioned by high dose chemotherapy/radiotherapy were infused with 10 6 peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) mobilized by granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (PBSCT group), 10 4 MSCs culture-expanded in vitro and 10 6 PBMC(experimental group 1), 10 6 MSCs and 10 6 PBMC(experimental gruop 2). Survival rate within 4 weeks, white blood cell count, bone marrow nucleated cells (BMNC), granulocyte-macrophage colony forming unit(GM-CFU) and fibroblast colony forming unit (F-CFU) were examined. RESULTS: Survival rate, BMNC, GM-CFU, F-CFU were significantly higher in experimental group 2 than that in PBSCT group ( P

Objective To evaluate the feasibility of assessing osteoarthritis (OA) in hip dysplasia using 3D delayed gadolinium-enhanced MRI of cartilage (dGEMRIC).Methods Thirty-five hips in 20 patients with radiographic evidence of hip dysplasia underwent 3D-dGEMRIC scanning.Clinical symptoms were assessed with the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis ( WOMAC ) questionnaire.Radiographic measurement of lateral center-edge angle and T(o)nnis grading were performed on the X-rays.Hips of T(o)nnis grade 1were included in the group of hips with early OA,while the hips with no evidence of OA and without pain symptom were included in the group of hips with normal morphology.The 3D-dGEMRC scans were completed on a 1.5 T MR scanner.The data of 3D-dGEMRIC was reconstructed radically.The dGEMRIC indices were measured on six sites of periphery zones of hip cartilage on reconstructed images.The dGEMRIC indices among different groups were analyzed by non-parametric tests.The differences of dGEMRIC indices among six sites in the group of early OA or the group of normal morphology were analyzed by Wilcoxon test.Results The mean dGEMRIC indices of six sites were lower in group of T(o)nnis grade 1than in group of T(o)nnis grade 0 ( Z =- 2.149,P =0.032 ),and lower in group of T(o)nnis grade 2 than in group of T(o)nnis grade 1( Z =- 1.990,P =0.047 ).The dGEMRIC indices of the anterior site,anterosuperior site,superior-anterior site,and superior site were significantly different between the group of hips with early OA and the group of hips with normal morphology (Z =-2.333--2.041,all of the P values were lower than 0.05).In the group of hips with normal morphology,the dGEMRIC indices of superior-anterior site of hip were lower than superior site(P =0.028).In the group of hips with early OA,the dGEMRIC indices of superior-anterior site were lower than the other sites except for anterior-superior site ( Z =- 3.041- - 2.277,all of the P values were lower than 0.05 ).Conclusions 3 D-dGEMRIC might be a sensitive technique for detection of glycosaminoglycans alteration in early OA and staging of OA in hip dysplasia.Radial reconstruction could provide an accurate assessment of OA,and the results demonstrated that early cartilage alteration could be detected in the anterior to superior sites of hips,and the earliest cartilage alteration may occur in the superior-anterior site of hips.

Objective To investigate the effect of FK506 on the expression of TNF -? mRNA in isolated liver with reperfusion. Methods After the model of isolated liver with reperfusion was set upp,the expression of TNF-? mRNA was detected with RT-PCR in different preservation time of the isolated liver. Results In FK506-treated group, expression level of TNF-? mRNA was obviously lower(P

Objective　To observe some biological features of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and explore the best conditions for isolatin g and culturing in vitro. Methods　Common cell culture techn ique, light and electron microscopy were used to study the effects of the growth , proliferation, morphology of the bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in differe nt adherent time, concentration of serum and cell density. Results　The best culture condition in vitro for growth was 4-24 hours adherent time, 5%-10% fetal bovine serum, (4-8)×104/ml cell density. The cells were sp indle in shape and had a strong ability of proliferation. The time for cell duplication was 3 to 4 days. The cells showed the characteristics of stem cell s in electron microscope. Conclusion　The best condition for iso lation and culture of bone marrow mesemchymal stem cells was successfully establ ished and some biological features were obserred. It found a base for further in vestigation and using of mesenchymal stem cells.

Objective To investigate the expression of regulators of G protein signaling(RGS), including RGS2, RGS3 and RGS4 in OLETF rats, as well as the effects of metformin on these expressions. Methods LETO rats were used as control group. Eight-week-old male OLETF rats were assigned to two guoups randomly:model and trial(metfomin dose during 8~(th) to 22~(nd) weeks:300mg kg~(-1)·d~(-1);during 23rd to 28th weeks:400 mg·kg~(-1) ·d~(-1))groups. Expressions of RGS mRNA in aorta and heart werequantified by real-time PCR. Results RGS2, RGS3 and RGS4 mRNA of the thoracic aorta and left ventricle were significantly higher in model group than in control group (P<0.01). Compared with model group, metformin significantly reduced their mRNA in trial group (P<0.01). Conclusions Upregulation of RGS2, RGS3 and RGS4 mRNA expression in the thoracic aorta and left ventricle of OLETF rats is in correlation with cardiovascular lesions; while downregulation of their expression is in correlation with the action of metformin.

Objective To assess the feasibility of semi-quantitative scoring system for contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS)quantitative analysis's color images in the differential diagnosis of breast nodules.Methods Totally 244 BI-RADS 4 breast solid lesions received CEUS before core needle biopsy or surgical resection were included.A semi-quantitative scoring system for color images of CEUS quantitative analysis were built.The scores were given as follows:1 )Color type and its distribution (0 to 4);2)Color scope (0 to 1 );3)Color margin (0 to 1 );4)Color shape (0 to1 ).The total score for each lesion would be from 0 to 7.And the differenital value between benign and malignant lesions were assessed.Results The total semi-quantitative scores of 102 malignant tumors (5.1 ±1 .7)was significant higher than that of benign lesions (3.34±0.7)(P < 0.05 ).In 102 malignant lesions,the total scores of 81 lesions (79.41 %)were more than 4 points,and in 142 benign lesions,the total scores of 89 lesions (62.67%)were less than 4 points.Depending on the Wilcox rank sum test (Mann-Whitney)analysis,the distribution of total scores between benign and malignant lesions was significant different (P <0.000 1).Total score 4 was selected as the best cutoff,the area under ROC curve was 0.749,on which the sensitivity,specificity and accuracy were 79.4%,62.7% and 69.67%,respectively.Conclusions The semi-quantitative scoring system of CEUS quantitative analysis color images showed good sensitivity but not satisfied specificity and accuracy in differential diagnosis between malignant and benign breast lesions.

Objective: To explore the feasibility with the safety at peri-operative and early post-operative periods for left atrial appendage occlusion in patients with non-valvular atrial ifbrillation (AF).
Methods: A total of 17 non-valvular AF patients with transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and CAHDS2 evaluation who received left atrial appendage occlusion in our hospital were summarized. The effect and complications during peri-operative and 1 month post-operative periods were analyzed.
Results: All 17 patients had successful operation without severe complications. There were 8 patients having small amount residual shunt by TEE examination, 2 having ecchymosis near the puncture point at peri-operative period and 3 having small amount of hydropericardium by peri-cardio ultrasound examination. At the average of 45 days follow-up study, only 3 patients had small amount residual shunt, no left atrium thrombus and hydropericardium were observed.
Conclusion: Left atrial appendage occlusion has the high success rate, it is safe during peri-operative and early post-operative periods in non-valvular AF patients.