Objective To study the significance of cytokine tumor necrosis factor ? (TNF ?) gene promoter 308 position polymorphisms in predicting acute graft rejection following renal transplantation. Methods In 35 preoperative recipients,TNF ? produced by peripheral blood cells was measured by enzyme linked immmunosorbent assay,and their TNF ? gene promoter 308 position polymorphisms were determined by PCR restriction fragment length polymorphisms(PCR RFLP).The association between TNF ? gene promoter polymorphisms and production of them was studied.Furthermore,the correlation between their polymorphisms and acute rejection in the first 3 months after renal transplantation was discussed. Results The recipients with A/A or A/G genotype in TNF ? promoter 308 position secreted more cytokine (624.96?177.78)pg/ml and (544.32?132.42)pg/ml than those with G/G (233.16?25.37)pg/ml, P

Objective To investigate the effect of family supporting system on psychological emotion and quality life of leukemic children′s parents. Methods Fifty-eight parents of children with leukemia hosptalized from Juanary to December 2013 were set as control group, which received traditional education. Fifty-nine parents of children with leukemia hospitalized from Juanary to December 2014 were set as observation group which received family supporting system. The survey was done separately before intervention and 6 months after treatment by depression self rating scale (SDS), anxiety self-assessment scale (SAS) and SF-36 (the MOS 36 items short form health survey). Result There were statistical significances in the scores on SDS, SAS and SF-36 as compared those with the pre-intervention (P<0.05). Conclusion The leukemic children parents supporting system can effectively reduce the parents′depression and anxiety and improve their quality of life.

Objective To investigate the relationship between C-peptide and artherosclerosis in lower ex-tremity in patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods Two hundred and fourteen type 2 diabetic patients were included in this retrospective study. They were divided into two groups:type 2 diabetes with artherosclerosis in lower extremi-ty in 123 cases and type 2 diabetes without artherosclerosis in lower extremity in 91 cases. Their medical history and the laboratory data were collected such as fasting serum C-peptide levels and postprandial serum C-peptide levels of 1 hour, 2 hours and 3 hours, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and so on. Results Compared with artherosclerosis group in lower extremity, the age, duration of diabetes, total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), glycated hemoglobin and smoking rate were significantly higher in type 2 diabetes without artherosclero-sis in lower extremity (P < 0.05). However, the high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) was much lower in the last group (P<0.05). There were no significant differences in the other indicators between the two groups (P>0.05). Logistic regression analysis showed that fasting and postprandial (1 hour, 2 hours and 3 hours)serum C-pep-tide levels were all negatively related to artherosclerosis in lower extremity (OR 0.524,P = 0; OR 0.440, P = 0;OR 0.688, P=0;OR 0.795, P=0). Conclusions Serum C-peptide level may be an independent associated fac-tor with artherosclerosis in lower extremity in type 2 diabetes.

Objective To evaluate the clinical features and key points in treatment of ovarian torsion in children. Methods The clinical data of 64 children with ovarian torsion, hospitalized in our hospital from January 2005 to October 2012, were analyzed retrospectively. The clinical manifestations in children of all ages were summarized. The anal examina-tion, B ultrasound examination, CT examination were used for the early diagnosis of ovarian torsion. All children were per-formed laparoscopic surgical exploration. All children were found the typical lower abdominal cramps. The B ultrasound and CT examination showed non-homogeneous mass in pelvic, which suggested the early diagnosis of ovarian torsion. The detec-tion rate of anal examination reached 70.3%(45/64). Results All patients were performed laparoscopic surgical explora-tion. Five patients were treated with ovariectomy. The rest were treated conservatively. The postoperative follow-up was good. Conclusion Ovarian torsion in children was likely to be misdiagnosed. Doppler, CT, anal examination and laparo-scopic operation were important for the early diagnosis and treatment of ovarian torsion.

With the development of functional genomics, high throughput analysis of genes’ function has been the mainstream of research, and exogenous gene's over expression via Agrobacterium-mediated transformation is the most commonly used method in gene functional analysis.The versatile plant expression vector cassette named pBHT-5 was constructed by the method of site-specific mutagenesis based on pBI121. First of all, the restriction enzyme SfiI recognition site in trfA gene (X00713) which was relevant to plasmid replication and stability was replaced without changing its amino acid composition. And then the SfiIA,SfiIB sites were added between promoter CaMV35s and terminator NOS. The versatile plant expression vector cassette can be directly used to construct plant expression vector containing the full-length genes cloned by Clontech SMARTTM technology, which will raise the efficiency of vector construction. The result will provide basis of new genes’ high throughput screening and functional analysis, then get the new genes functioning in plant osmotic stress resistance.

Objective To study the mechanism of dermal fibroblasts as a feeder layer to support the growth of human keratinocytes. Methods Human dermis fibroblasts were isolated and cultured and then treated with mitomycin-C. The expression of type Ⅰand type Ⅲ precollagen mRNA and relevant protein in feeder layer were examined by RT-PCR and Immunohistochemistry. KCs were cultured both on FB and NIH3T3 feed layer as control, the adhering numbers and the time of fusion were recorded. Results RT-PCR showed an increase of type Ⅰprecollagen mRNA in FB feeder layer as compared with that of normal fibroblasts (P

Objective To study the state and trends of Kesan disease in Henan province from 2004 to 2009. Methods Surveillance sites were selected: Guxian village of Luoning country from 2004 - 2007, Zuyang town of Lingbao city in 2008, and Shahe village of Lushi country in 2009. All residents of surveillance sites were examined by clinical and electrocardiogram, and suspected patients were inspected by chest X-ray to measure ardiothoracic ratio. Hair and wheat flour samples were collected and selenium levels were detected with hydride generation atomic fluorescence spectrometry. Results From 2004 to 2009, a total of 4034 people were examined.The numbers of chronic and latent KSD patients were 21 and 75 cases,respectively, and the incidence rates were 0.52%(21/4034) and 1.86%(75/4034), respectively . The number of abnormal electrocardiogram was 751 cases, and the incidence rate was 18.62%. The highest proportion of abnormal electrocardiogram was ST-T changes,accounting for 24.63%(185/751), followed by high-voltage, accounting for 18.11%(136/751), and left ventricular accounting for 13.85% (104/751). Sixty-one grain samples were collected and the wheat flour selenium level was averaged 0.034 mg/kg. Thirty hair samples were collected and the selenium median was 0.285 mg/kg. Conclusions The state of Keshan disease is in a steady state in Henna province, but higher rates of abnormal electrocardiogram is a serious problem and should be studied and prevented.

Objective To understand Kaschin-Beck disease(KBD) status in Henan Province and provide the basis for the further prevention and treatment of KBD. Methods Children aged 7 to 12 in 3 villages(Yaodian, Miaowa and Zhuyang) with the same environment such as topography, physiognomy,production mode and living habits in Shan County and Lingbao City were selected to undertake KBD clinical examination in 2008, X-ray examination of right hand and child hair samples and food samples were collected to determine the content of selenium. Selenium was determined using 2,3-Diaminonaphthalene method. Adults who were 16 years or older in 5 counties(Luoning, Lingbao, Mianchi, Shah and Lushi) were selected and examined for KBD. Results One hundred and ninty children aged 7 to 12 were clinically examined and clinical KBD were found, whereas 3 children were diagnosed as KBD by X-ray examination, the positive rate was 1.58% (3/190). All 20 521 adults were clinically examined and KBD prevelance rate was 6.10%(1251/20 521), including degree Ⅰ (3.97%,814/20 521), degree Ⅱ (1.77%, 364/20 521 ), degree Ⅲ (0.36%, 73/20 521). The average selenium contents in hair and food samples were (0.319±0.128)mg/kg and (0.031±0.009)mg/kg, respectively. Conclusions Child KBD in Henan Province is under control or almost under control, whereas the prevalence of adult KBD was relatively serious, which suggested that secondary prevention with the objective of clinically treating KBD patients should be strengthened.

AIM:To examine the role and dynamic changes of mast cell(MC) and its subpopulations in simple and irradiated-wound of rats.METHODS:MC and its subpopulations were estimated using alcian blue-safranin (ABS)double staining RESULTS:(1)The total number of MC in two groups decreased coincidently on day 2 after wounding, and the total MC increased rapidly and reached maximal gradually on day 5 and 7 after wounding, the increment of MC remained consistently 28 day after wounding (2)Both mucosal MC( MMC) and Mix MC decreased obviously on day 2 after wounding, hereafter,they remained the low level all the time However, the CTMC kept in the high level after wounding (3)The Mix MC on day 5 and the total MC during day 5-15 after wounding were lower in irradiated group than in simple wound group CONCLUSION: MC and its subpopulations could delay the healing process of simple and irradiated wound

Objective: To investigate the effects of acupuncture on constipation in rats. Method:Compound diphenoxylate was used to set up rat model of constipation. After needling Heguand Housanli, the time to first bowel movement, and stool grains quantity and weight in 12 rats were observed. Results: The time to first bowel movement was delayed, and the stool grains quantity and weight were reduced in the model rats. Acupuncture could significantly shorten the time to first bowel movement, and increase stool grains quantity and weight.Conclusion: Acupuncture can improve the defecating abilities in rats model of constipation.