Objective To explore the relationship of the ADAM33 gene Q-1,T2 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) and suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Xinjiang Kazakh and Han population. Methods Peripheral blood samples to extract DNA, and the single nucleotide polymorphisms of Q-1 and T2 in ADAM33 gene were detected by SNaPshot SNP genotyping. Results Case group compared with the control group, frequencies of Q-1 locus genotypes and alleles were significant differences in Kazak (P<0.05). In patient group, there were significant differences in ADAM33 gene Q-1 locus genotypes FEV1% predicted, FEV1/FVC of clinical indicators lung function in Kazak, Han(P < 0.05). Kazak Q-1 locus AA genotype,Han GA genotype than GG genotype were significant difference.Compare Kazak AA genotype,Han GA genotype with GG genotype is more likely to cause COPD in Q-1 locus(P<0.05). In the comparison of the case and control group the two ethnic, there was no significant difference between the frequencies of T2 locus genotypes and the frequencies of Q-1,T2 the alleles (P > 0.05). There were no significant differences in T2 locus genotypes and clinical indicators of lung function FEV1% predicted and FEV1/FVC in patient group (P > 0.05). Conclusion The ADAM33 gene Q-1 locus may be related to the COPD susceptibility in Xinjiang Kazak, Han.

Objective To investigate the relationship between polymorphism of IL-4-590C/T and susceptibility of asthma.Methods The case-control articles reporting the relationship between IL-4-590C/T polymorphism and susceptibility of asthma were collected by China National Knowledge Infrastructure,WanFang data,VIP citation databases,Pubmed,Baidu Scholar,time limits are retrieved from the building a database to January 2016.The Meta-analysis software RevMan5.0 and Stata 12.0 was applied for heterogeneity test and pooled OR calculation.Results Seven case-control studies were selected,including 1 167 cases in the asthma group and 1 101 cases in the control group.Meta-analysis showed that both-590C/T polymorphisms genotypes were significantly associated with asthma,five kinds of senotypes OR(95％ CI) were CT+CC vs.TT[0.7 (0.57-0.85)],CC vs.CT+ TT [0.56(0.43-0.72)],CC vs.TT[0.46(0.33-0.64)],CC vs.CT[0.64(0.48-0.85)],C vs.T[0.45(0.27-0.77)].From subgroup analysis,genotype CC vs.CT+TT[0.50(0.35-0.72)],CC vs.TT[0.50(0.27-0.95)],CT vs.TT[0.61(0.41-0.92)],C vs.T[0.47 (0.23-0.95)] with risk correlated in Asian children asthma(P value is 0.01,0.04,0.02,0.03).Genotype CC vs.CT+TT[0.63(0.44-0.90)],CC vs.TT[0.49(0.25-0.96)],CC vs.CT[0.67(0.45-0.98)] also indicated a significant correlation between-590C/T polymorphisms of IL-4 and asthma in non-Asian children(P value is 0.01,0.04,0.04).Conclusion Current evidence suggests that the-590C/T polymorphism of IL-4 gene is associated with children asthma.

Objective To explore correlation of Xinjiang Kazakh population who suffered from COPD with polymor?phisms of F+1,S2,T1,ST+5 locus of ADAM33 gene. Methods Blood samples (n=193) from healthy controls (Control group, n=193) and COPD patients (Case group, n=197) were detected by SNP SNaP shot. Results Comparing case group with the control group, gene frequency and allele frequency of F+1 locus were of significant differences (P<0.05). In patient group, there were no significant differences in F+1 locus genotype and in clinical indicators include lung function FEV1 predicted and FEV1/FVC (P>0.05). The gene frequencies and allele frequency of S2、T1 and ST+5 locus were not significantly differ?ent between case group and control group (P>0.05). F+1 and S2 locus were analyzed by haplotype analysis which showed that there was significant differences in Hap1 (CC) haplotype between case group and control group (P<0.05), and OR<1 indicated that its haplotype may reduce the risk of COPD . There were significant differences (P<0.05) in Hap3(TC) haplo?type between case group and control group and OR>1 revealed that its haplotype may increase the risk of COPD . The distri?bution of Hap2 (TG) and Hap4 (CG) were not significantly different (P>0.05) between the 2 groups. T1 and ST+5 locus were analyzed by haplotype analysis which showed significant differences in haplotypes between case group and control group (P<0.05). Conclusion The occurrence of COPD may be related to the polymorphism of ADAM33 gene in F+1 locus in Xinjiang Kazakh.

Animals ; Chronic Disease ; Endotoxemia ; blood ; etiology ; Endotoxins ; blood ; Escherichia coli ; Humans ; Liver Cirrhosis ; blood ; complications ; Liver Diseases ; blood ; complications

OBJECTIVETo investigate the effects of sinusoidal magnetic field on isolated sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) calcium release channel (RyR1) function.

METHODSWith the Ca2+ dynamic spectrum and isotope labeled methods, the Ca2+ release and [(3)H]-Ryanodine binding, the initial rates of NADH oxidation and the production of superoxide of SR exposed to 50 Hz sinusoidal magnetic field (MF) were investigated respectively.

RESULTS0.4 mT, 50 Hz sinusoidal MF exposure for 30 min increased SR Ca2+ release initial rate about 35% from (10.82 +/- 0.89) pmol.mg(-1) pro.s(-1) to (14.69 +/- 1.21) pmol.mg(-1) pro.s(-1); and the [(3)H]-Ryanodine binding by about 15% from (2.13 +/- 0.05) pmol/mg pro to (2.45 +/- 0.07) pmol/mg pro, which regulated by 1 mmol/L NADH with 1 mmol/L NAD+. Meanwhile MF upregulated the rate of NADH oxidation by about 22% from (0.88 +/- 0.11) x 10(-4) FI/s to (1.07 +/- 0.13) x 10(-4) FI/s and upregulated the production of superoxide by about 32% from (0.99 +/- 0.09) x 10(-5) FI/s to (1.31 +/- 0.06) x 10(-5) FI/s.

CONCLUSION0.4 mT sinusoidal MF increases the activity of RyR1 within the low redox potential environment, and promotes NADH oxidase activity and superoxide production.

Animals ; Calcium ; metabolism ; Magnetic Fields ; adverse effects ; Rabbits ; Ryanodine Receptor Calcium Release Channel ; metabolism ; Sarcoplasmic Reticulum ; metabolism ; radiation effects

Aged ; Coronary Disease ; complications ; Humans ; Hypertension ; complications ; Renal Artery Obstruction ; diagnosis ; Renal Insufficiency ; complications ; Risk Factors

Objective:To discuss the management principles and skills for treatment of intractable ureterostenosis under ureteroscope.Methods:Our management experience on 19 patients with intractable ureteral stenosis was retrospectively analyzed.The 19 cases included urological TB-caused multiple ureteral stenosis,oncothlipsis to ureters from intestinal tract or gynecology,restenosis 3 months to 12 years after pelviureteric junction plasty,operative site stenosis after ureterolithotomy. double ureter back flow accompanied by stenosis,ureter imperforation after renal parenchyma lithotomy without placing double"J",ureter imperforation 3 months after extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy due to ureterolith,tubal bladder stoma stenosis after renal transplantation,restenosis after tubal bladder stoma due to distal ureterostenosis,and so on.All the patients were treated under ureteroscope.The management methods included:the Wolf 8/9.8 CH12?and Wolf 6/7.6 CH5?ureteroscope was used as a dilator to dilate the stenoses:balloon expanding under ureteroscope was used to dilate the stenoses;the ureter pliers was used to expand the stenoses to different directions;the cold knife was used to open the stenoses;if the diameter of stenoses were smaller than the that of the ureteroscopes,F4.5 or F3 double"J"tubes were inserted guided by a wire under ureteroscope; and 2 or 3 weeks later,a larger tube or two tubes were introduced into the stenoses already dilated partly by the former tube. Results:Ureteroscopic method failed in treating 2 patients in our group and succeeded in treating all the other patients.The outcomes of patient were fine during 9 months to 3 years'follow-up.Conclusion:It is difficult to treat patients with intractable ureterostenoses.With good experience in manipulation of ureteroscope,the flexible application of several techniques according to the different conditions of different patients can guarantee successful treatment in most patients.

Objective To assess MR characteristics of supratentorial intraparenchymal ependymomas(SIEs)in different age groups.Methods 40 patients with SIEs confirmed by surgery and pathology were analyzed retrospectively.All patients were examined by head MRI without or with contrast.Patients were divided into two groups according to age:child and adult group.T test was used to analyze the difference of tumor volume of two groups.Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare cystic,edema and pathological types of two groups.χ2test was used to distinguish sexual distinction.Results 39 cases of SIEs were located in cerebral surface,1 case located in inside cerebral essence.SIEs of child group(n=13)were male dominance(n=11),5 cases were located in the frontal lobe,all lesions were cystic solid masses.In the adult group(n=27),13 cases were male,9 cases were located in the frontal lobe,solid tumors were seen in 3 cases.There were significant difference among two groups in sexual distinction(χ2=3.921,P=0.048)and cystic change(U=98.50,P=0.02).There were no significant difference in the volume of tumor(t=1.828,P=0.087),edema(U=219.00,P=0.49)and pathological types(U=258.00,P=0.10).Conclusion There are MR characteristics differences in the SIEs in different age groups.Child has a superiority of male,tumors are mainly as cystic-solid mass,edema of the tumor is mild and has a high incidence cystic necrosis,the border is clear.In adult group,tumors are mainly as cystic-solid mass,and can also be solid mass, the solid portion of the lesion is easy to bleed,edema of the tumor is serious.

This study is to determine age-specific prostate-specific antigen (PSA) distributions in Chinese men without prostate cancer (PC) and to recommend reference ranges for this population after comparison with other studies. From September 2003 to December 2006, 9 374 adult men aged from 18 to 96 years agreed to participate in the study. After all cases of PC were excluded, 8 422 adult men participated in statistical analysis and were divided into five age groups. Simple descriptive statistical analyses were carried out and quartiles and 95th percentiles were calculated for each age group. The age-specific PSA reference ranges are as follows: 40-49 years, 2.15 ng mL(-1); 50-59 years, 3.20 ng mL(-1); 60-69 years, 4.10 ng mL(-1); 70-79 years, 5.37 ng mL(-1). The results indicate that the ethnic differences in PSA levels are obvious. The currently adopted Oesterling's age-specific PSA reference ranges are not appropriate for Chinese men. The reference ranges of this study should be more suitable to Chinese men.
Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Aging ; blood ; ethnology ; China ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Prostate-Specific Antigen ; blood ; Prostatic Neoplasms ; blood ; diagnosis ; ethnology ; Reference Values ; Retrospective Studies ; Young Adult

OBJECTIVETo elucidate the effect of the low dosage endotoxin damage on the expression of the organic cation transporter 1 (OCT1) mRNA in hepatocytes and make an approach to the probable effect of dexamethasone on the expression of the OCT1 mRNA after endotoxin damage.

METHODS(1) The endotoxin damage model was established in rats; (2) The change of the expression of OCT1 mRNA in hepatocytes after endotoxin damage was observed by in situ hybridization method; (3) The change of the ultra structure of hepatocytes after endotoxin damage was observed with the electron microscope; (4) Dexamethasone was injected intraperitoneally before endotoxin damage in order to determine the influence of dexamethasone on the expression of OCT1 mRNA after endotoxin treatment.

RESULTSThe expression of OCT1 mRNA decreased until 16 hours (0.5745+/-0.012, P<0.01) after endotoxin treatment and then increased after this time point, which was still lower than the normal control; The expression of OCT1 mRNA in rat hepatocytes increased at each time point after endotoxin damage with dexamethasone treatment. It was highest at 16 hours (0.6327+/-0.007, P<0.01) after endotoxin damage, but it was still lower than that of the normal control.

CONCLUSIONEndotoxin could repress the expression of OCT1 mRNA even before the low dosage endotoxin inducing serious damage to the structure of hepatocytes; Dexamethasone could not induce the expression of OCT1 mRNA in normal hepatocytes, but could lighten the repression of endotoxin on the expression of OCT1 mRNA. And then the expression of OCT1 mRNA could increase at some extent after endotoxin damage with dexamethasone treatment.

Animals ; Dexamethasone ; pharmacology ; Endotoxins ; toxicity ; Male ; Organic Cation Transporter 1 ; genetics ; RNA, Messenger ; analysis ; Rats ; Rats, Wistar