Objective To investigate the correlation of serum lipoprotein(a)[Lp(a)]level and coronary artery lesion degree in elderly coronary heart disease (CAD) patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Methods 163 elderly patients with CAD in accordance with the control fasting glucose(FPG)levels on admission were divided into A,B,C three groups:FPG <6.1 mmol/L for group A(50 cases);6.1 mmol/L≤FPG <7.0 mmol/L for group B (69 cases);FPG >7.1 mmol/L for group C (44 cases).The clinical data,count in patients with coronary artery lesions and lesion severity index(Gensini score),blood lipid and lipoprotein(a)[Lp(a)],etc were recorded.Results There was significant difference in serum Lp(a)among three groups(F =21.577,P <0.001),the Lp(a)of group C [(413.5 ±63.1)mmol/L]was higher than group B[(376.3 ±58.3)mmol/L],group B was higher than group C [(335.3 ±52.5 )mmol/L].The differences of serum Lp (a)between coronary lesion groups were statistically significant(F =69.447,P <0.001),three lesion group Lp(a)[(436.6 ±60.2)mmol/L]was higher than the double branch lesions[(362.5 ±55.7 )mmol/L],double branch lesion group was higher than the single lesion group [(315.4 ±49.9)mmol/L];Gensini score between different coronary lesions group had significant differences (F =179.969,P <0.001),three lesion group Gensini score[(61.9 ±15.4)points]was higher than double branch lesion group[(34.3 ±12.5 )points],double branch lesion group was higher than the single lesion group [(17.2 ± 9.1)points];Lp(a)≥372.3 mmol/L group Gensini score[(58.4 ±12.5)points]was significantly higher than the Lp(a)<372.3 mmol/L group[(19.2 ±10.3)points](t =21.836,P <0.01);Lp(a)≥372.3 mmol/L group three lesions proportion(57.3%)was significantly higher than 18.5% of Lp(a)<372.3 mmol/L group(χ2 =37.142, P <0.001);Pearson correlation analysis showed that the serum level of Lp(a)was positively related with Gensini score(r =0.439,P <0.001 );Multiple linear regression analysis showed that the Lp(a)was the independent risk factors affecting the Gensini score(β=4.210,P <0.001).Conclusion In elderly patients with CAD 2 diabetes significantly higher serum levels of Lp(a),the higher level is closely related to the severity of coronary lesions,and can be used as an independent predictor of coronary artery lesion severity.

Objective To evaluate the application value of BODE and the relationship between BODE index and life quality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in rural China. Methods A total of 26 rural patients with stable COPD were enrolled. BODE index and it's four components including body mass index ( BMI ), airflow obstruction ( FEV1 % ), dyspnea ( MMRC ) and exercise capacity ( 6MWD ) were calculated. St. Georgeps Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) were used to evaluate health-related quality of life of these patients. Results The BODE index was significantly correlated with the SGRQ total score , symptom ,activity and impact score ( r = 0. 674,0. 430,0. 460,0. 495 respectively, Ps ＜ 0. 05 ). GOLD grade was only significantly correlated with the SGRQ total score and active score( r =0. 447,0. 418 ,Ps ＜0. 05 ). Stepwise liner multiple regression analysis showed that activity score of SGRRQ was an influence factor of BODE index. 6MWD of BODE index( t = - 2. 397, P = 0. 025 ) and MMRC ( t = 2. 257, P = 0. 034 ) were independently correlated with activity scores of SGRQ . Conclusion BODE index and life quality had significant relationship. 6MWD and MMRC of BODE index were the most powerful influence factors of life quality in rural COPD patients.

OBJECTIVETo detect the presence of p15 antisense RNA(p15AS) in acute myeloid leukemia(AML).

METHODSp15AS and p15 mRNA in two leukemia cell lines was detected with strand-specific primer RT-qPCR. To explore the connection between p15AS and AML, 43 patients with newly diagnosed AML and 21 patients with benign diseases (Iron deficiency anemia) as controls were enrolled. The expression level of p15AS in bone marrow cells derived from the patients and the controls were determined by strand-specific primer RT-qPCR, and its relationship with clinical features was analyzed.

RESULTSThe two AML lines displayed high p15AS and low p15 expression. Samples derived from the AML patients showed relatively increased expression of p15AS and down-regulated p15 expression in their bone cells. In contrast, the 21 controls showed high expression of p15 but relatively low expression of the p15AS. Compared with the normal controls, the expression levels of p15 protein were significantly lower among the AML patients (P<0.01). No relationships were detected between the level of p15AS and the patient's age, gender, FAB subtype, total white blood cell count, platelet count, proliferative degree of bone marrow cell and karyotype classification (P>0.05 for all comparisons).

CONCLUSIONHigh expression of p15 antisense RNA was frequently found among AML patients, and may play an important role in epigenetic silencing of p15.

Adult ; Aged ; Bone Marrow Cells ; metabolism ; Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor p15 ; genetics ; Epigenesis, Genetic ; Female ; Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic ; Humans ; Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute ; genetics ; metabolism ; Male ; Middle Aged ; RNA, Antisense ; genetics ; metabolism ; Up-Regulation ; Young Adult

Objective To investigate the expression and clinical significance of S100A14 and LOXL2 in papillary thyroid carcinoma tissues. Methods Paraffin blocks from 90 cases of thyroid lesion were collected to make tissue microarray. The expression of S100A14 and LOXL2 in 30 cases of nodular goiter (NG), 30 cases of classic papillary thyroid carcinoma (CPTC) and 30 cases of high invasion papillary thyroid carcinoma were detected by immunohistochemistry. The correlation of S100A14 and LOXL2 expression with the clinicopathological characteristics of papillary thyroid carcinoma patients was investigated. Results S100A4 and LOXL2 were highly expressed in papillary thyroid carcinoma. There was a gradually increasing trend from the expression in NG group, CPTC group to high invasive group. The positive rate of S100A14 in papillary thyroid carcinoma with lymph node metastasis was higher than that without lymph node metastasis (P < 0.05). There was significant difference of S100A14 and LOXL2 expression between CPTC group and high invasion group (P < 0.05). S100A14 expression was positively correlated with LOXL2 expression (r=0.332). Conclusion The high expression of S100A14 and LOXL2 may be related to the malignant biological behavior and invasiveness of papillary thyroid carcinoma, and S100A14 may promote lymph node metastasis.

Objective To compare the efficacy and safety ofetanercept injection 50 mg once weeklycombined with methotrexate (MTX) therapy for patients withactive rheumatoid arthritis.Methods This studyconsists of 2 parts：a 12-week double-blind treatmentperiod (part A) followed by a 12-week open-labelsafety study period (part B).The randomization oftreatments in double-blind treatment period was completedthrough the clinical operations randomization environment(CORE) system.During part A,the subjects wererandomly assigned to the etanercept 50 mg or placebo group. The dosage regimen for etanercept was 50 mgadministered subcutaneously once weekly while MTX wasadministered orally.All subjects who completed partA received 50 mg etanercept once weekly and MTX1 during theopen-label treatment.The primary endpointwas ACR 20 response at week 12.Secondary endpoint variablesincluded physician／patient global assessmentsof disease activities,duration of morning stiffness,painvisual analog scale (VAS),health assessment questi onnaire (HAQ),CRP level and tender and swollen joint counts .The results of safety between the two groupswere compared.The primary endpoint and other secondarybinary endpoints were analyzed using the Fisher’sexact test.For continuous endpoints.the change frombaseline was analyzed with analysis of covariance.Results One hundred and fifty six subjects satisfiedmodified intent-to-treat (mITT) population were enrolled during part A,of which 77 subjects were in theetanercept+MTX group,and 79 subjects were in theplacebo+MTX group respectively.A total of 149 subjectscompleted part A.As early as week 4.the ACR 20response achieved 39％ (30,77) in the etanerceptgroup,which was significantly higher than that of theplacebogroup [16％(13／79),P<0.001].At week 12,the ACR 20respouse achieved 62％(48,77)in the etanercept group and 23％(18／79) in the placebo group (P<0.01).Fromweek 4,other study endpoints including physician global assessment,patient globalassessment,duration of morning stiffness,painVAS,HAQ,CRPlevel,tender joint counts,swollen joint counts were alsocompared.The results showed that all above efficacyendpoints in the etanercept+MTX group were better than thoseof the placebo+MTX group(P<0.01).Butthere Was no significant difference in the total adverseeriects between the two groups.ConclusionEtanercept 50 mg once weekly + MTX treatment for 24 weeks iswell tolerated.During the first 12-weektreatment period,the etanercept group has shown a rapidefficacy onset and a significantly better therapeuticeffect compared to that of the placebo group.

We described chemical composition in Cangzhu in recent years, volatile oil is the important chemical composition, The beta-eudesmol, hinesol are active ingredient in volatile oil and there are 38 kind of glycosides. At the same time, we overview the applying of RAPD technology in atractylodes lancea. The results is that there are correlation in chemical composition, genetic differentiation and geographical distribution, there is some truth in bounded by a territorial division of the north-south Cangzhu, and genetic differentiation has been happened in atractylodes lancea to adapting the environment. We described advances of pharmacological in dampness spleen, cardiovascular system, genitourinary system, nervous system, and the results show that there are pharmacological activity in digestive system, cardiovascular system, genitourinary system of atractylodes lancea.
Animals ; Atractylodes ; chemistry ; genetics ; China ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; chemistry ; pharmacology ; Humans ; Molecular Biology

OBJECTIVETo evaluate the safety and effectiveness of direct gastroscopy for detecting gastric cancer.

METHODSClinical screening by direct gastroscopy was performed for gastric cancer (GC) from September 1985 to July 1998. 3048 elderly people were screened. Their age ranged from 60 to 93 years, and 2034 of the 3084 were followed up.

RESULTSNinety-two patients with gastric cancer were discovered by gastroscopy, representing 3.02% of the screened population. The rate of early gastric cancer (EGC) was 63.04% (58/92) of all gastric cancers detected. The rate was up to 79.59% (39/49) on follow-up, and was 74.14% (43/51) in asymptomatic patients with gastric cancer. The excision rate was 88.89% for patients with gastric cancer, and 100% for patients with early gastric cancer. The 5-year survival rate was 91.89% for patients with gastric cancer, and 96.30% for patients with early gastric cancer.

CONCLUSIONClinical screening and follow-up by direct gastroscopy in persons over 60 years of age are a safe and effective method for raising the 5-year survival and detection rate of gastric cancer, especially early gastric cancer.

Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Gastroscopy ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Prognosis ; Stomach Neoplasms ; diagnosis ; mortality ; Survival Rate

OBJECTIVETo explore the differences of the main pharmacological action in wild and cultivated Atractylodes lancea.

METHODStudy the effect of the 70% ethanol extracts from the wild and the culticated A. lancea on the mice with gastriculcer induced by absolute ethyl alcohol or HCl. Stdudy the effect on intestinal propulsive function in mice by measuring the length of intestine and distance of Indian ink. Observe anti-bacteria effect in vitro of the A. lancea by determining the minimum inhibitory concentrations.

RESULTThe pharmacological action, which made a little difference in the sane productive places, and made significant differences in different productive places. Compared to Jurong, it has better actions in Luotian on small intestinal propulsive function and bacteriostatic action. There was not an obvious difference in protective effect on gastric ulcer induced by absolute ethyl alcohol and 0.6 mol x L(-1) HC1 between different locations.

CONCLUSIONTo the main effect, cultvated A. lancea had no significant difference on the whole but having better result in some respects, which can provide the pharmacodynamics evidence of cultivated A. lancea being used instead of the wild.

Animals ; Atractylodes ; chemistry ; Disease Models, Animal ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; pharmacology ; Gastrointestinal Motility ; drug effects ; Humans ; Male ; Mice ; Stomach Ulcer ; chemically induced ; drug therapy ; pathology ; physiopathology

More than 300 million people worldwide suffer from asthma, and the incidence is increasing year by year. As one of the most common chronic diseases, asthma is an immune-mediated inflammatory disease with complex triggering mechanisms and strong heterogeneity. With the in-depth study of physiological and pathological mechanisms, therapeutic small molecule and hormone drugs have been introduced to control and treat most patients, but about 5% - 10% of patients still suffer from various subtypes of difficult to control and treat asthma, that is, severe asthma. In the past decade, with the rapid development of bio-pharmaceutical research, protein and antibody have become the key drugs for the treatment of severe asthma with high efficacy, high specificity and high safety. However, biological drugs are usually administered by injection, they cannot be noninvasive and directly delivered into the lung to quickly absorb and take effect. Therefore, there is an urgent need for the introduction of inhaled biologics with quick effectiveness, convenience, economy and safety in clinical. The review summarizes the existing small molecule, hormone and biological therapy drugs, and summarizes the development of inhalable biological agents of asthma, and analyzes the future prospects of the inhalable biological drugs, which is designed to deepen the perception of the direction of the inhalable biological drugs research, and update the information of the field, in order to provide reference for the development of more inhalable biologics.