Paired box2 ( PAX2 ) is a transciption factor which mainly expressed in the developing kid-ney. Researches indicate that PAX2 promote the transcription through interactions with the adaptor PAX transac-tivation domain interacting protein(PTIP). Otherwise,PAX2 protein can lead to chromatin compaction and gene silencing through interactions with Grg4. PAX2 reexpressed in acute kidney injury and involved in promoting cell proliferation. Congenital PAX2 gene mutation is closely related to congenital abnormalies of the kidney and uri-nary tract. In chronic kidney disease,PAX2 promote proliferation and cyst formation. Here,the recent researches on the function of PAX2 and its role in acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease are reviewed.

Objective: To investigate the in vitro and in vivo inhibitory effects of DC (dendritic cell)-CIK (cytokine-induced killer cell) co-cultured cells combined with sorafenib against hepatocellular carcinoma cell line BEL-7402. Methods: DC and CIK cells were generated in vitro by stimulating human peripheral blood mononuclear cells with different cytokines, and then they were co-cultured. The cytotoxicity of DC-CIK co-cultured cells (DC-CIK) combined with sorafenib against BEL-7402 cells was determined by CCK8 kit. The apoptosis of BEL-7402 cells was measured by Annexin V-FITC Kit. BEL-7402-implanted tumor model was established by subcutaneous injection in nude mouse. Tumor-bearing mice were divided into normal saline control group, sorafenib group, DC-CIK group and DC-CIK+sorafenib group. The inhibitory effects were observed in different groups. Results: The cytotoxicity rate of BEL-7402 cells in DC-CIK+sorafenib group was significantly higher than those in the other two groups, with cytotoxicity rate in DC-CIK+sorafenib group being (75.24±1.91)%, which was 1.8 times that in DC-CIK group and 2.1 times that in sorafenib group (P<0.01). The apoptosis rate of BEL-7402 cells in DC-CIK+sorafenib group was significantly higher than those in the sorafenib and DC-CIK groups, with the apoptosis rate in DC-CIK+sorafenib group being (78.32±2.54)% (P<0.05). The volume of tumor in the combination group was significantly smaller than those in the other groups (P<0.05). In vivo results showed that DC-CIK+sorafenib treatment significantly inhibited the growth of BEL-7402-implanted tumors, and the inhibitory rate was (83.37 ±0.16)%, which was significantly higher than those of the other groups (P<0.01). Conclusion:DC-CIK co-cultured cells combined with sorafenib can inhibit the growth of hepatocellular carcinoma cell line BEL-7402 in vitro and in vivo. Molecular targeting therapy combined with immunotherapy may be a new way for the comprehensive treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.

Objective To compare curative effect of decompression and conservative treatment for traumatic superior orbital fissure syndrome to discuss the operation indications and the operative oppor-tunity for this syndrome. Methods Data of 12 patients (seven males and five females) with 14 sides were compared to evaluate different curative effect between decompression and conservative treatment so as to optimize the initial corresponding treatment. Results The patients were at mean age of 28 years and followed up for mean six months. All patients were complicated by one and more of following symptoms in-cluding ophthalmoplegia, ptosis, proptosis and anaesthesia in the distribution of V1 and a fixed dilated pupil. There was one patient complicated by orbital apex syndrome. CT showed involvement of the superi-or orbital fissure in seven patients. Of seven patients treated with decompression, six got recovery at dif-ferent degrees. Meanwhile, three out of five patients treated with conservative treatment recovered to some extent. Conclusions Early effective treatment can improve the functional rehabilitation of the injured nerve. Decompression of superior orbital fissure is proved to be effective in ameliorating symptome, re-ducing disability and improving quality of life.

Objective To analyze the alterations of serum protein in ESCC,compare alterations of serum protein with and without LM. Methods Serum samples were collected from 64 ESCC patients before operation and 60 cases with gender and age-matched healthy controls,special serum protein or peptide spectra was determined by SELDI-TOF-MS measurement after treating the sample onto weak cation exchange (WCX2) protein chip for each case. The serum protein profiles were compared by Biomarker Wizard Software between the ESCC patients and healthy controls, and among ESCC patients stratified according to gender, age, location of tumor, size of tumor, infiltration and with or without LM. Results (1)120 protein peaks were detected at the molecular range of 0 to 50000 in comparing of ESCC patients and healthy controls. 31 significantly different peaks were found between ESCC patients and healthy controls (P <0.05), 10 peaks were selected(P<0.01). (2) One significantly different protein peak (m/z 4174) was detected between T1 and T3, T4 (P<0.05). (3) There were three significantly different protein peaks (m/z 3970,4174 and 4277) between with LM and without LM (P<0.05).The peak (m/z 4174) was shared by two groups above. (4) No significant different protein was found when patients stratified according to gender, age, location of tumor and size of tumor. Conclusion Significant difference exists in serum proteins between ESCC patients and healthy controls. There are statistical difference exists in serum proteins between T1 and T3, T4, with LM and without LM. This difference is less than between ESCC patients and healthy controls. Some commonness is existed in serum protein fingerprint for patients with serious infiltration and with LM.

BACKGROUND: Tumor-adopted immunity and gene transduction technique are used to introduce tumor necrosis factor-α vector into carrier cells, which are then re-infused into the body so that cancer cells can be killed by tumor necrosis factor-α more directly and effectively with fewer side effects on the other tissues due to high local expression.OBJECTIVE: To study the bioactivity of in vitro cultured tumor necrosis factor-α transduced tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes as well as the inhibitory effects on cancer cells of cancer-loaded rats infused in different ways.DESIGN: A randomized controlled study based on experimental animals.SEETING: Cancer Research Institute of China Medical University.MATERIALS: This study was carried out at the Cancer Research Institute and the Experimental Animal Department, China Medical University,between January 2000 and December 2001. TJ8510 cell line (human brain glioblastoma cell line) was provided by the Neurological Research Institute of Tianjin Medical University Affiliated Hospital. The experimental animals were 36 BALB/C nude mice congenitally having no thymius.METHODS: Based on the establishment of tumor necrosis factor-α retroviral transduction system and the preparation of cartier cells tumor-infil-trating lymphocytes, the monoclonal virus cell line PLC-2 and PLJC-5available were used to introduce marked gene NeoR and targeted gene tumor necrosis factor-α into tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, respectively.Then cell proliferation, tumor necrosis factor expression and in vitro antitumor activity were examined. After cancer cell inoculation, the 36 nude mice were randomly divided into 6 groups: local infusion control group, local tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes infusion group, local tumor necrosis factor-tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes infusion group, venous infusion control group, venous tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes infusion group and venous tumor necrosis factor-tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes infusion group, and the therapeutic effects on the cancer-loaded mice were observed.proliferation and tumor necrosis factor-α expression in tumor-infiltrating oR-tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes and tumor necrosis factor-tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes was not significantly different from each other (P ＞ 0.05).NeoR-tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, though not significantly different (P ＞0.05), significantly differ from that of tumor necrosis factor-tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (P ＜ 0.01); moreover, tumor necrosis factor-tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes were found to express higher tumor necrosis factor-α conactivity did not significantly differ between tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes and NeoR-tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (P ＞ 0.05), but obviously increased come of the animal experiment: 40 days after tumor necrosis factor-tumorinfiltrating lymphocytes infusion, cancer size in local tumor necrosis factortumor-infiltrating lymphocytes infusion group was found smaller than that in local infusion control group [(307±42) and (2 048±278) mm3, P ＜ 0.01],and it was also smaller in venous tumor necrosis factor-tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes infusion group than that in venous control group [(954±195)and (1 989±305) mm3 , P ＜ 0.05].CONCLUSION: Tumor necrosis factor-α gene transduced tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes could effectively express tumor necrosis factor, exerting higher and in vivo anti-tumor effects than tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes in cancer-loaded nude mice. No obvious inhibitory effects on the growth of subcutaneous solid carcinoma could be observed in nude mice after venous infusion of human brain glioblastoma tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, but the inhibitory effects became obvious due to venous infusion of tumor necrosis factor-tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes and significant due to local tumor necrosis factor-tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes infusion, indicating that local infusion is the preferable way in the treatment of glioblastoma by immuno-gene therapy.

Objective To identify uropathogens responsible for urinary tract infection in children less than 5 years of age and determine the antibiograms.Methods The data of 523 children(2 months to 5 years old) admitted at the Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University from January 2008 to December 2013 were studied retrospectively.Results Out of 523 children suffering from urinary tract infection,54 (10.3％) were complicated urinary tract infection,including 24 vesicoureteral reflux,8 ureter-pelvic junction stenosis,5 hydronephrosis,4 double kidneys,2 renal dysplasia,2 bladder diverticula,2 bladder ear,2 neurogenic bladder,1 urethral vaginal fistula,1 congenital megaureter,1 horseshoe kidney,and 1 Ureteral cyst and stone.A total of 487 cases underwent urine culture,207 (42.5 ％) had positive bacterial growth,the gramnegative bacteria accounted for 94.69％,gram-positive bacteria 5.31％.E coli was the most common uropathogens in gram-negative bacteria (79.23 ％),the second was Klebsiella (5.31％),the third was Proteus mirabilis(2.90％).Gram-positive bacteria was almost Enterococcus (4.35％).Twenty one strains were extended-spectrum beta-lactamase enzyme positive(ESBLs +),and they were sensitive to imipenem,amikacin and piperacillin/tazobactam.Conclusion The clinical features were atypical in children with urinary tract infection,we should investigate the underlying causes such as urinary anomalies or stones.E coli was still the most common uropathogens in children with urinary tract infection,the empirical therapy should according to the patient's conditions while awaiting the culture and sensitivity results.

Objective To examine the clinical features and long - term outcome of pediatric IgA nephropathy and to explore the clinical effect of Mycophenolate Mofetil(MMF)and Cyclophosphomide(CTX)in children with IgA nephropathy with nephrotic syndrome(NS). Methods A single - centre,retrospective,observational study of 115 chil-dren with IgA nephropathy from 2004 to 2013 in Pediatric Nephrology of Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University was conducted. Demographic and clinical data were reviewed retrospectively for age,sex,medical history,presenting symptoms,medications,follow - up duration and the responsiveness to treatment. Results In all children,NS occurred in 20(17. 4% ). There were 35 patients(30. 4% )with non - NS and 60 patients(52. 2% )with isolated hematuria. No special treatment in patients with IgA nephropathy with isolated hematuria. Among patients with proteinuria less than 20 mg/(kg·d),12 patients were treated with angiotensin - converting - enzyme - inhibitor(ACEI),8 patients were trea-ted with ACEI and corticosteroid. At all time points,mean proteinuria was significantly decreased in ACEI and cortico-steroid group compared with ACEI group(P ﹤ 0. 001). Patients with 20 - 49 mg/(kg·d)proteinuria were treated with ACEI and corticosteroid. At all time points,mean proteinuria was significantly decreased compared with the prior time point. Patients with NS were treated with MMF and corticosteroid or CTX and corticosteroid. Eleven patients were trea-ted with MMF,9 patients were treated with CTX. A significantly difference was seen after 3 months in proteinuria greater decrease from pretreatment in CTX group than those in MMF group(P ﹤ 0. 001). No significant difference in proteinuria was observed at other time point. No significant change in white blood cell count was observed in MMF group and CTX group. No serious complication developed in any patient during treatment. During the median follow - up of 35. 2 months (range 4. 0 - 124. 6 months),no patient progressed to end stage renal disease. Conclusions IgA nephropathy patients with isolated hematuria should be long - term followed up. Children with non - nephrotic - range proteinuria should be treated with ACEI or corticosteroid. Patients with NS should be treated with corticosteroid and MMF or CTX. The long -term prognosis within 3 - 5 years should be good if proteinuria within normal range in pediatric IgA nephropathy pa-tients.

Objective To compare the treatment response of plasma exchange and immunoadsorption for children suffering from severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE),and then find the more advantageous treatment method.Methods Between March 2007 and March 2013,27 children with severe SLE were collected from the Department of Pediatric Nephrology and Rheumatology of Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University.Part of them about 11 children accepted plasma exchange treatment (plasma exchang group) and the others accepted immunoadsorption(immunoadsorption group).The clinical features,ANA,IgG,serum ions,the cost of treatment and the hospitalization time were reviewed,and the comparative analysis were performed in two groups.Results There were comparabilities between plasma exchange group and immunoadsorption group in age,gender,couse of disease and systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity index(SLEDAI) score before treatment.(1)In plasma exchang group,11 children were conducted 26 times treatment.The SLEDAI score significantly decreased after plasma exchange (19.00 ± 3.77 vs 5.34 ± 4.35,P ＜0.05),and the ANA and IgG significantly decreased as well[2 439.58 ± 1 430.56 vs 303.54 ± 169.32; (8.35 ± 5.67) g/L vs (4.04 ± 2.23) g/L,P ＜ 0.05].(2) There were 16 children in immunoadsorption group,they accepted immunoadsorption treatment about 44 times.The SLEDAI score after immunoadsorption significantly decreased (18.25 ± 4.62 vs 4.25 ± 2.23,P ＜ 0.05),and the ANA and IgG significantly decreased as well [2 560.39 ± 1 563.78 vs 289.62 ± 137.62 ; (9.98 ± 6.03) g/L vs (3.23 ± 1.37) g/L,P ＜0.05].(3) There were no statistical differences in the value of SLEDAI score,ANA and IgG after the treatment between two groups.(4) The concentrations of serum potassium,sodium and chlorine and calcium in the children treated by plasma exchange or immunoadsorption were consistent with the original.(5) The hospitalization expense in plasma exchange group was distinctly higher than that of immunoadsorption group (P ＜ 0.05).(6) There was no significant difference in the length of hospitalization between two groups [(33.6 ± 8.60) d vs (31.9 ± 14.6) d,P ＞ 0.05].Conclusion The treatment both plasma exchange and immunoadsorption were effective methods for the children with severe SLE.However,the cost of plasma exchange was much higher and had a great influence on the concentration of antihypertensive drugs.

Objective To evaluate the clinical effect of femoral neck fracture fixed with 7.5mm QWIX screws and to find out risk factors for avascular necrosis of the femoral head postoperatively.Methods From January 2009 and March 2013, 53 patients underwent closed or open reduction of femoral neck fracture with 7.5mm QWIX screws.Healing process of fracture, complications of internal fixation, Harris hip score and avascular necrosis of the femoral head were followed up.The data reviewed were age, gender, injury patterns, fracture type, preoperative waiting time, reduction ways, reduction condition, and others.Unilateral and multivariate Logistic analysis were applied to identify factors for avascular necrosis of the femoral head.Results All patients were followed up for 2-5 years (mean, 3.4 years).There was no non-union at follow-up, and all the screws were in the original site without loosening, cut-out or penetration.Mean Harris score was 91.2 points (range, 68 to 100 points) 2 years after operation, including 42 excellent, 6 good, 1 fair and 4 poor results with the excellent-good rate of 91％.Four patients (8％) had avascular necrosis 12 to 15 months after operation.With Logistic regression analysis, fracture anatomic type was identified as the only factor for avascular necrosis of the femoral head.Conclusions The 7.5 mm QWIX fixation screw provides rigid fixation, high healing rate and low incidence of avascular necrosis of the femoral head, appearing to be a good hardware to repair femoral neck fracture.Avascular necrosis of the femoral head is associated with the anatomic type of femoral neck fracture after operation.

Objective To investigate the relation between the expression of MICA/B in lung cancer cells and the mediastinum lymph node metastasis. Methods The samples of the lung cancer tissue as test group and the healthy tissue beside lung cancer as control group from 30 cases of patients with lung cancer were collected, and the expression of MICA/B on lung cancer cells surface were detected by flow cytometry.All patients were divided into three groups(N0, N1, N2) according to the state of lymph node metastasis, and the expression of MICA/B was analyzed among the three groups. Results The expression level of MICA/B in test group was significantly higher than that in control group[(0.3788±0.2398) %, (0.1908±0.1760) %] (P ＜0.01),however the MICA/B expression level between N0 and N1 or between N1 and N2 was not statistically different (P＞0.05), while that between N0 and N2 had statistical difference (P＜0.05). Conclusion The expression level of MICA/B on surface of lung cancer cells is high, and the MICA/B as ligand of NKG2D may play an important role in the tumor immune response. The expression of MICA/B in mediastinum metastatic lymph node from lung cancer is remarkably increased and the prognosis of patients with lymph node metastasis is poor. MICA/B could be considered as a marker of mediastinum lymph node metastasis.