Objective To investigate the role of cyclophilin A (CypA) and CD147 in the process of skin aging. Methods Twenty cases of tissue samples from junior group(＜15 years old), middle age group(30-40 years old)or old age group (＞65 years old) were collected from photophobic and exposal parts of skin, respectively. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in situ hybridization (ISH) were carried out to semi-quantitatively detect the expression level of CyPA and CD147. Results IHC demonstrated that both CyPA and CD147 were expressed in both photophobic and exposal parts of normal human skin in all 3 groups. The expression levels of both CyPA and CD147 were increased with increase in age. There were significant differences in both CyPA and CD147 expression among 3 groups (P<0.05). CyPA and CD147 were also positively correlated in all 3 groups. Similar results were achieved by ISH. Conclusion The interaction between CD147 and CyPA might play an important role in the process of skin aging.

OBJECTIVETo study the pharmacologic action of Artemisia burning products.

METHODSThe extractions of Artemisia burning products were determined by spectrophotometry. The scavenging ability of Artemisia burning products on DPPH was evaluated. The chemical components and structures of Artemisia burning products were analyzed by Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS).

RESULTSThe scavenging ability of extractions from Artemisia burning products was the strongest. Thirty-six chemical components were detected, and the 5-tert-Butylpyrogallol among them had a stronger anti-oxygen capacity, its scavenging free radical ability was 1.55 times and 1.21 times as strong as VitC and BHT, respectively.

CONCLUSIONThe scavenging free radical ability of 5-tert-Butylpyrogallol extracted from Artemisia burning products is stronger than the natural antioxidant of VitC and artificial synthetic of BHT.

Objective To obtain scientific data for control of iodine deficiency disorders(IDD) by reviewing the surveillance information of school children intelligence quotient(IQ) after the implementation of universal salt iodization. Methods One thousand five hundred and eighty children were selected from 11 primary school in Dalian city of Liaoning province during 2006 to 2009. IQ was measured by Combined Raven Test-C2(CRT-C2) in China. Groups of IQ were classified as outstanding(≥ 130), excellent (120- 129), above average (110- 119), average (90 - 109), below average(80 - 89), margin(70 - 79), low(≤69). Urinary samples of children were collected randomly. Urinary iodine were determined by As-Ce catalytic spectrophotometry. The growth characteristics of IQ were analyzed according to surveillance year and born year. Results The average IQ of children aged 8-10 were 110.4 ± 14.0,112.5 ± 12.4,117.2 ± 11.4,116.2 ± 12.6, respectively, increased year by year from 2006 to 2009. Its average annual increase from 2007 to 2009 were 2.1,3.4,1,9 compared with the IQ in 2006 respectively. The medians of urinary iodine were 224.7,266.7,222.1 μg/L from the year 2007 to 2009, respectively, which were all between 200 - 300 μg/L and can be classified as more than adequate level. The average IQ of children born during the year of 1994 to 2000 were 106.7 ± 13.0,108.1 ± 13.9,108.5 ± 13.4,111.3 ± 14.3,113.6 ± 12.5,115.3 ± 12.3,119.8 ± 11.2, respectively. Its average annual increase from 1995 - 2000 were 1.4,0.9,1.5,1.7,1.7,2.2 compared with the IQ born in 1994 respectively. The ratio of IQ in margin group and low group were all below 2% ; the ratio was increasing in excellent group and outstanding group and decreasing in average group and below average group significantly year after year(x2 = 52.471,34.329,66.483,11.148, all P<0.01). Conclusions Universal salt iodization improves IQ scores. IQ index should be brought into the surveillance project and put in use in IDD control.

Objective To investigate the effect of triptolide on the proliferation and apoptosis of human epidermal squamous cell carcinoma cell line A431 in vitro. Methods Human epidermal squamous cell carcinoma cell line A431 was cultured. After the treatment with triptolide, the inhibi-tion of cellular growth was determined by measuring MTT dye absorption of the living cells. Light mi-croscope showed morphological changes. The cell cycle and apoptosis rate were assessed by flow cy-tometry. Results Triptolide could significantly inhibit the proliferation of A431 cells in a dose- and time-dependent manner. Triptolide could also cause cell morphological changes ( the number of float-ing cells and nuclear pyknosis increase), induce cell apoptosis, and change the distribution of cell cycle phase in A431 cells. Compared with the control group, the G0/G1 phase A431 cell rate in-creased and the rate of S phase cell decreased in TP-treated group. Cell cycles were obviously inhibi-ted by triptolide in G0/G1 phase (both P<0.05). Conclusion TP could play an anti-tumor role by effectively inducing cell apoptosis and inhibiting the proliferation of A431 cells.

Objective To retrospectively analyse pathogenic bacteria isolated from inpatients with lupus erythematosus (SLE) and lupus nephritis (SLE‐LN ) ,and provide references for diagnosis and treatment for these patients with infection . Methods A total of 380 inpatients diagnosed with SLE/SLE‐LN in our hospital from 2010 to 2014 were enrolled in this study ,in‐cluding 96 cases of patients with SLE‐LN .Bacterial inoculation ,culture ,isolation ,identification and drug sensitivity test were carried out .Statistical analysis and susceptibility analysis was performed by using the SPSS 19 .0 and WHONET5 .6 software .Results For patients with SLE and SLE‐LN ,urinary tract infection accounted for 25 .0% and 27 .1% ,hematogenous infection accounted for 8 .1% and 10 .4% ,skin tissue infection accounted for 12 .0% and 8 .3% ,respectively .The most common gram negative bacteria was Escherichia coli ,which accounted for 25 .53% and 30 .21% in patients with SLE and patients with SLE‐LN ,respectively .Followed by Bauman Acinetobacter ,which accounted for 13 .42% and 14 .54% in patients with SLE and patients with SLE‐LN ,respectively . The most common gram positive bacteria was Staphylococcus aureus ,which accounted for 11 .58% and 11 .46% in patients with SLE and patients with SLE‐LN ,respectively .Strains of Escherichia coli were isolated from urine specimens of 69 .79% of patients with SLE and 66 .67% patients with SLE‐LN ,the percentages were significantly higher than that of the conventional urine culture (45% ,P< 0 .01) .The resistance rate of Escherichia coli strains isolated from patients with SLE to quinolones was higher than 66 .00% ,the resistance rate to ampicillin was 89 .69% ,and the resistance rate to piperacillin/tazobactam was low (3 .09% ) .The iso‐lation rates of ESBLs‐producing Escherichia coli strains and ESBLs‐producing Klebsiella pneumoniae strains in patients with SLE‐LN were higher than those in patients with SLE .Conclusion The patients with SLE have a higher risk for infection .The beta‐lac‐tams could be used for the treatment of Escherichia coli urinary tract infection in patients with SLE .

The tumor multidrug resistance reversal effect of NPB304, a novel taxane, was studied. MTT assay was used to determine the IC50 of chemotherapy drugs. Western blotting assay was applied to analyze the expression of P-glycoprotein (P-gp). The effect of compounds on the P-gp function and P-gp ATPase activity was determined by rhodamine 123 (Rh123) accumulation assay and analysis kit, respectively. Molecular docking was employed to predict the binding force between compounds and P-gp. Transmembrane transport of NPB304 was analyzed using MDCK II and MDR1-MDCK II cell model. NPB304 displayed multidrug resistance reversal effect on KBV cells and MCF-7/paclitaxel cells, NPB304 collaborative with P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitors verapamil enhanced the reversal activity, specifically, 10 μmol x L(-1) verapamil in combination with paclitaxel reversed resistance by 56.5-fold, while combined with NPB304 increased the reversal fold; NPB304 synergistically increased Rh123 accumulation in the resistant cells when combined with verapamil, and NPB304 at 0-1 μmol x L(-1) enhanced the ATPase activity activated by verapamil was observed. NPB304 existed the hydrophobic interactions with the TM regions of P-gp, and the binding force between NPB304 and the A chain of the TM region was stronger. P-gp ATPase activity assay demonstrated NPB304 at lower concentrations (0-1.5 μmol x L(-1)) could activate the P-gp ATPase, playing a role on inhibition of P-gp function. However, NPB304 did not have an obvious feature of P-gp substrate. NPB304 exerted itself and synergy with verapamil activity on reversing tumor resistance via inhibiting the P-gp function.

Alkaloids ; pharmacology ; Animals ; Liver Neoplasms, Experimental ; enzymology ; prevention & control ; Quinolizines ; pharmacology ; Rats ; Selenium ; pharmacology ; Telomerase ; metabolism ; Yeast, Dried ; pharmacology

This study aimed to explore the outcomes of progestin-primed ovarian stimulation protocol (PPOS) in aged infertile women who failed to get pregnant in the first IVF/ICSI-ET cycles with GnRH-a long protocol.A self-controlled study was conducted to retrospectively investigate the clinical outcomes of 104 aged infertile patients who didn't get pregnant in the first IVF/ICSI-ET treatment by stimulating with GnRH-a long protocol (non-PPOS group),and underwent PPOS protocol (PPOS group) in the second cycle between January 2016 and December 2016 in the Center for Reproductive Medicine,Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University.The primary outcomes included clinical pregnancy rate of frozen-thawed embryos transfer (FET) in PPOS group,and good-quality embryo rate in both groups.The secondary outcomes were fertilization rate,egg utilization rate and cycle cancellation rate.The results showed that there were no significant differences in basal follicle stimulating hormone (bFSH),antral follicle count (AFC),duration and total dosage of gonadotropin (Gn),number of oocytes retrieved,intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) rate,fertilization rate,and cycle cancellation rate between the two groups (P＞0.05).However,the oocyte utilization rate and good-quality embryo rate in PPOS group were significantly higher than those in non-PPOS group (P＜0.05).By the end of April 2017,62 FET cycles were conducted in PPOS group.The clinical pregnancy rate and embryo implantation rate were 22.58％ and 12.70％,respectively.In conclusion,PPOS protocol may provide better clinical outcomes by improving the oocyte utilization rate and good-quality embryo rate for aged infertile patients who failed to get pregnant in the first IVF/ICSI-ET cycles.

Palynology, one science of plant's pollen and spores, has been proven to be a new frontier discipline. Because of the characteristics of pollen and spores, such as small size, light weight, large amount, and difficult to be found, they can leave physical evidence and provide new clues to solve a case. Therefore palynology has a good prospect for practical application in forensic medicine. The paper intends to analyze the advantage and limitation of palynology in forensic medicine by reviewing its general characteristics, classification, morphology, and disseminating circadian rhythm. We hope to provide some reference to apply palynology in forensic medicine.
Botany ; Clothing ; Ecosystem ; Expert Testimony ; Forensic Medicine/methods* ; Humans ; Pollen/ultrastructure* ; Spores

BACKGROUND: In traditional culture systems for embryonic stem cells, feeder cell preparation and embryonic stem cell culture are mostly performed under normoxic conditions. Changes in oxygen culture conditions are likely to influence feeder cells, thereby altering the growth characteristics or differentiation ability of embryonic stem cells, but there is still no relevant systematic report until now. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of sustained hypoxia culture on the pluripotency of mouse embryonic stem cells cultured on mouse embryonic fibroblast feeder layers. METHODS: Primary mouse embryonic fibroblasts were persistently subcultured under normoxia (20% O2) and hypoxia (5% O2) conditions. Cell proliferation was measured for drawing growth curve. Reactive oxygen species level and mitochondria membrane potential of the feeder cells were detected respectively. Mouse embryonic stem cells were divided into two groups: normoxia group (plated on mouse embryonic fibroblast feeder layers under 20% O2), and hypoxia group (plated on mouse embryonic fibroblast feeder layers under 5% O2). The cell morphology was observed and the pluripotency of embryonic stem cells were detected by measurement of Oct4 and Sox2 expressions. Hypoxia inducible factor-1α mRNA expression was also tested in the four groups. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: As compared to the normoxia group, mouse embryonic fibroblasts in the hypoxia group proliferated faster, reactive oxygen species significantly declined, and the mitochondria membrane potential level increased significantly (P < 0.05). Embryonic stem cells were positive for alkaline phosphatase, and highly expressed Oct4 and Sox2 mRNA. Much more median- or small-sized colonies formed in the hypoxia group than the normoxia group (P < 0.05). The mRNA expression of hypoxia inducible factor-1α in embryonic stem cells had a significant difference between the hypoxia and normoxia groups (P < 0.05). These findings indicate that a sustained hypoxia environment can significantly promote the viability of mouse embryonic fibroblasts as feeder layers and maintain the pluripotency of embryonic stem cells under 5% O2.