Objective To analyze the influence of ionizing radiation on the lymphocytes and its regulatory T cells in mice.Methods Mice were administered with whole body irradiation of γ-rays at different doses,and lymphocytes were separated from thymus and spleen,then the number of total cells were counted and the percentages of CD4 + T and CD4 + FOXP3 + CD25 + Treg lymphocytes were analyzed by using FACS.Results The lymphocyte numbers in thymus and spleen decreased in dosedependent manner and reached to the minimum at 4 d after irradiation (F =118.08,144.01,P ＜ 0.05).Exposure to higher dose(more than 1 Gy) decreased Treg number time-dependently in thymus,however increased it in spleen.On the contrary,exposure to lower dose (less than 0.75 Gy) increased Treg number in thymus.Besides,the percentage of Treg cells increased dose-dependently(in thymus,F =5.16,89.44,3.01,P ＜ 0.05 ; in spleen,F =52.02,32.13,27.45,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions The radiation responses of lymphocytes and their Treg subpopulation vary with the different doses.Treg cells are resistant to high dose irradiation,however,their differentiation could be induced by low dose irradiation.In addition,the different time-dependent responses of lymphocytes and their subpopulation to ionizing radiation indicate the difference of lymphocyte maturation,differentiation and emigration.

Objective To detect the changes of the percentage of micronucleated reticulocytes (MN-RET) in the peripheral blood of mice exposed to 60Co γ-rays,in order to provide evidence for a new biomarker of radiation biodosimetry.Methods ICR mice were irradiated in whole body with 0,0.5,1,2,4 and 8 Gy at a dose rate of 0.24 Gy/min.Peripheral blood was collected for MN-RET assay using a flow cytometry.Results The percentage of peripheral MN-RET increased steadily with irradiation doses up to 2 Gy and then had a downtrend beyond 2 Gy.The changes of MN-RET observed with a microscope were consistent with the results from flow cytometry.The dose response of the MN-RET fitted to a lineal model (R2 =0.9063),and the MN-RET at 2 Gy was significantly higher than that of nonirradiated control (t =-2.856,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Percentage of peripheral M N-RET could be an early,rapid and high-throughput radiation bio-dosimeter in certain range of doses.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the effect of MTHFR gene on schizophrenia and its cognitive function.

METHODSWe recruited 254 schizophrenia patients with stable condition, 339 healthy controls for genetic analysis and 72 healthy controls for cognitive evaluation. The repeatable battery for the assessment of neuropsychological status (RBANS) was used for cognitive measurement. PCR-RFLP technique was carried out to genotype 677C/T polymorphism.

RESULTSThere were no significant differences in genotypic or allelic frequencies of the 677C/T polymorphism between the case and control groups (P> 0.05). In the RBANS, patients had higher scores of immediate memory, visuospatial skill, language, attention, delayed memory and total scores than healthy controls (P< 0.01); Patients with different genotypes of 677C/T polymorphism had significant differences in the scores of immediate memory, attention and total scores (P< 0.05).

CONCLUSIONOur results did not provide evidence for MTHFR gene conferring susceptibility to schizophrenia. However, there was a significant association between the MTHFR gene and cognitive impairment in patients with schizophrenia, especially in immediate memory and attention.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Cognition ; Genotype ; Humans ; Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (NADPH2) ; genetics ; Middle Aged ; Polymorphism, Genetic ; Schizophrenia ; genetics ; Schizophrenic Psychology ; Young Adult

Objective To explore the mutation types and disciplines of STR commonly used in forensic in gynecologic and breast cancerand investigate the application of microdissection in forensic practice involving tumor tissue. Methods DNA of tumor tissues, adjacent normal tissues and peripheral blood from 62 patients with breast cancer, 62 patients with gynecologic cancer and 10 patients with benign gynecologic tumor were amplified by PowerPlex 21 System kit and Argus X-12 kit. Capillary electrophoresis of PCR products was carried out on an ABI 3130 Genetic Analyzer to obtain genotypes. Some tumor tissues with STR variation were microdissected. Results The genotype of peripheral blood in cancer patient was consistent with that of corresponding normal tissue. 4 types of STR variations were found in 46.77% gynecologic cancer tissues, compared with that in benign tumor tissues and breast cancer, the difference of STR variation was significant(P<0.01,P=0.009). The genotype of stromal cells separated by microdissection was consistent with that of corresponding adjacent normal tissue. Conclusion The STR loci detected in the study with poor stability are not suitable for forensic cases involving gynecologic cancer tissues. The genotype of stromal cells separated accurately from tumor tissues by microdissection could represent the normal DNA genotype of the individual with cancer. Microdissection is an effective solution in forensic cases with tumor tissues.

Objective:To investigate the efficacy of CT virtual colonoscopy with carbon dioxide (CO 2) versus room air and the effects of bowel cleanliness on polyp detection rate. Methods:A total of 186 patients who underwent CT virtual colonoscopy in the Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University (Hangzhou Second People's Hospital), China between October 2015 and November 2020 were included in this study. They were randomly divided into CO 2 and control groups ( n = 93/group). In the CO 2 and control groups, CO 2 and room air were respectively injected through the anus to fill the intestinal cavity. The Boston Bowel Preparation Scale (BBPS) score, abdominal distension score, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score, Bruggrmann comfort scale (BCS) score and polyp detection rate were compared between the two groups. Results:According to BBPS score, there were 62 and 60 patients with good bowel cleanliness (BBPS score ≥ 7 points), and 31 and 33 patients with poor bowel cleanliness (BBPS score < 7 points) in the CO 2 and control groups, respectively. There were no significant differences in abdominal distension score, VAS score and BCS score measured during the examination between the two groups (all P > 0.05). At 30 minutes after examination, abdominal distension score and VAS score in the CO 2 group were (2.21 ± 0.40) points and (1.43 ± 0.34) points, respectively, which were significantly lower than those in the control group [(3.50 ± 0.49) points, (3.03 ± 0.55) points, t = 2.59, 2.38, both P < 0.05)]. At 60 minutes after examination, abdominal distension score, VAS score and BCS score in the CO 2 group were (1.15 ± 0.39) points, (1.22 ± 0.28) points, (1.27 ± 0.35) points, which were significantly lower than those in the control group [(2.16 ± 0.43) points, (1.91 ± 0.32) points, (1.85 ± 0.37) points, t = 2.45, 2.27, 2.40, all P < 0.05). The detection rate of small (< 6 mm) - and large (≥ 6 mm) -sized polyps in the CO 2 group was 32.7% (34/104) and 88.1% (37/42), respectively and they were 29.0% (29/100) and 85.1% (40/47) respectively in the control group. There were no significant differences in the detection rate of small- and large-sized polyps between CO 2 and control groups (both P > 0.05). The detection rate of large-sized polyps in patients with good bowel cleanliness in the CO 2 group was 92.3% (24/26) and 89.7% (26/29), respectively, which were significantly higher than those in patients with poor bowel cleanliness in the control group [81.3% (13/16), 77.8% (14/18), χ2 = 6.03, 6.44, both P < 0.05]. The detection rate of small-sized polyps in patients with poor bowel cleanliness in the CO 2 group was 41.9% (26/62) and 42.9% (21/49), respectively, which were significantly higher than those in patients with poor bowel cleanliness in the control group [19.0% (8/42), 15.7% (8/51), χ2 = 15.32, 13.78, both P < 0.01]. Conclusion:CT virtual colonoscopy with CO 2 injection is less uncomfortable than CT virtual colonoscopy with room air and it does not affect polyp detection rate. Bowel cleanliness has a remarkable effect on polyp detection rate in virtual colonoscopy.

ObjectiveTo understand the epidemiological characteristics of syphilis in Ruian City, so as to provide a scientific basis for developing syphilis prevention and control strategies. MethodsDescriptive epidemiological methods were used to investigate the infection status of syphilis cases reported among the permanent resident population in Ruian City from 2014 to 2023, and its epidemiological characteristics were analyzed. ResultsA total of 5 482 syphilis cases were reported in Ruian from 2014 to 2023, with a male-female ratio of 1∶1.47. The average annual incidence rate from 2014 to 2023 was 37.51/100 000, with a declining trend in the incidence rate among females (APC=-4.78%, P<0.05). The incidence of primary and secondary syphilis decreased, while the proportion of latent syphilis cases increased. No cases of congenital syphilis were reported from 2017 to 2023. The majority of cases (60.29%) were reported among individuals aged 20‒<50 years. In terms of occupation, the highest proportion was found among housekeepers and the unemployed, constituting 42.70% the total cases. Dermatology departments reported the most cases in medical institutions, accounting for 33.38% of the total cases. The most likely route of infection was heterosexual transmission, accounting for 85.84%. ConclusionThe incidence of syphilis among females in Ruian City shows a declining trend, but the overall situation remains concerning. Prevention and control efforts should be intensified among key groups and high-risk populations, along with an enhancement on health education to curb the spread of syphilis.

Objective To investigate and analysis the epidemiological characteristics of a cluster epidemic of COIVD-19 in a collective workplace in Tianjin, evduate the prevention and control measures based on limited evidence and experience in early period of COVID-19 epidemic. Methods Descriptive research method was used to describe the distribution and other epidemiological characteristics of the cluster cases of COVID-19. Results Since the onset of the first index case on January 15, ten confirmed COVID-19 cases had occurred in the workplace, and the epidemic had spread from the workplace to 4 families, infecting 7 family members. The median age of 17 cases was 55 (19-79) years. All the 10 employee cases were males, and in 7 family cases, 3 were males and 4 were females. Of the employee cases, 8 worked in CW workshop and 2 worked in administrative office building. The median exposure-onset interval of all the cases was 4 (0-12) days, and the median exposure-onset interval was 4.5 days in the employee cases and 4 days in the family cases. The median onset-medical care seeking interval was 4 days in the non-isolated cases, 2.5 days in the cases with home isolation after onset, and 0.5 day in the cases with home isolation before onset. Conclusion The clustering of COVID-19 cases was observed in this workplace in Tianjin, which affected 4 families. In the early stage of the epidemic, accurate and rapid blocking and control measures can completely prevent the large-scale spread of COVID-19.