Background and purpose:Members of the NF-kappaB family of transcription factors could activate bcl-2 anti-apoptotic genes at the transcriptional level and then regulate cell apoptosis.The p53 tumor suppressor gene has a clear role!in both the regulation of cell cycle and expression of apoptosis-related bcl-2 family.There were few reports about the expression of NF-?Bp65,bcl-2,bcl-xL and their relationships with p53 and cell apoptosis in pancreatic cancer.The present study was designed to analyze the expression of the antiapoptotic molecules nuclear factor kappaB(NF-?Bp65),bcl-2 and bcl-xL in pancreatic ductal carcinoma(PC) and their correlations to the apoptosis index and p53 expression.Methods:Immunohistochemical analyses of P53 protein was performed on 25 cases of pancreatic ductal carcinoma and 9 cases of normal pancreas;Western blot was used to evaluate NF-?Bp65 protein and RT-PCR for bcl-2 mRNA and bcl-xL mRNA of 25 cases of pancreatic ductal carcinoma and 9 NP cases.The apoptosis was determined by TUNEL.Results:The positive rate of P53 protein was 56%(14/25)in PC tissues,significantly higher than that in NP tissues(P

Objective:To investigate whether PUMA gene transfection can increase sensitivity of pancreatic cancer cells (PC) to 5-FU-induced apoptosis. Methods: PUMA-pCEP4 containing full length PUMA cDNA or pCEP4 was transfected into human pancreatic cancer cell line AsPC-1 by lipofectamine transfection, G418 selection was used to select positive cells. AsPC-1, AsPC-1/PUMA and AsPC-1/pCEP4 cells were separately treated with serial concentrations of 5-FU(0.01-100 ?mol/L). MTT assay was used to determine the cell survival rate in each group and IC50 of 5-FU was calculated. TUNEL,FCM and DNA ladder observation were employed to study cell apoptosis. Western blotting was performed to detect the expression of PUMA protein. Results: The 5-FU IC50 values of AsPC-1, AsPC-1/PUMA and AsPC-1/pCEP4 cells were (12?1.9)?mol/L,(1.6?0.4)?mol/L and (10.4?1.6) ?mol/L, respectively, with the sensitivity of AsPC-1/PUMA cells increased by 7.5 folds. 5-FU induced cell apoptosis of AsPC-1 cells in a dose-dependent manner, with the apoptosis of AsPC-1/PUMA cells more prominent than those of AsPC-1 and AsPC-1/pCEP4 cells. Low concentration of 5-FU (0.1 ?mol/L) induced few apoptosis of AsPC-1/pCEP4 cells([1.14?0.28]%) and AsPC-1 cells ([0.9?0.23]%), and induced apoptosis in AsPC-1/PUMA cells([6.47?1.42]%). High concentration of 5-FU (1.0 ?mol/L) induced apoptosis in all groups, with that in AsPC-1/PUMA cells([34.54?9.36]%) significantly higher than those in AsPC-1/pCEP4 cells([15.8?5.15]%) and AsPC-1 cells ([12.8?3.74]%, both P

Objective To study the changes of blood gastrointestinal hormones concentration and effect of early feeding in premature infants on it. Methods Seventy-two premature infants were divided into 4 groups: self-sucking (group Ⅰ),tube feeding (group Ⅱ),minimal enteral nutrition (MEN, group Ⅲ), non-nutritive sucking (NNS, group Ⅳ). The plasma motilin and serum gastrin were measured within 12 hour before enteral feeding, on day 3 and day 7 of life by radioimmunoassay. 16 full-term neonates were studied as control. Results (1)The serum concentration of gastrin in premature infants before enteral feeding, on day 3 and day 7 were (61?24)ng/L,(93?37)ng/L,(126?45) ng/L respectively, which were significantly lower than that of control(126?30) ng/L,(135?34)ng/L,and (178?46)ng/L,(P

OBJECTIVE:To optimize the management of drug inventory so as to reduce days of drug turnover. METHODS:Depending on the information management system of the hospital,the method of quality control circle was used to analyze the rea-sons of long days of drug turnover,corresponding measures for continuous improvement were developed,and the effects of the ac-tivities in the quality control circle were evaluated on the basis of the rate of achieving the goal and the growth rate of circle mem-bers. RESULTS:In the activities of the quality control circle,based on the factors such as personnel,drugs and the method,corre-sponding measures were developed in respect of permanent applicants for drugs,the upper and lower limits of drugs to be gotten by the applicant,the increase in the frequency of purchase,“zero inventory”management for part of drugs,and the optimization of the generation program of purchase orders,where the percentage of the drugs with the turnover days within 15 d was increased from 72% to over 85%,the rate of achieving the goal was 107.9%. All the circle members significantly grew as to the application of the method of quality control circle,sense of responsibility,initiative,team spirit,communication and coordination,with growth rate of 12%-28%. CONCLUSIONS:The activities of the quality control circle have achieved a good effect in optimizing the drug inventory management of our hospital and increased the percentage of the drugs with the turnover days within 15 d.

AIM: To isolate and identify flavones from Taxillus chinensis (DC.) Danser, to establish the content determination of quercetin. METHODS: The flavones were isolated and purified by column chromatography on silica gel. Its structures were identified by spectroscopic methods, including IR, UV, MS. HPLC was used to assay the quercetin. RESULTS: quercetin and quercitrin content were determined. CONCLUSION: This method is accurate, reliable with good separability and reproducibility, it can be applied as standard for the control of Taxillus chinensis (DC.) Danser.

Objective To investigate the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2)in pancreatic carcinoma and the relationship between MMP-2 with tumour clinicopatholngical features. Methods The expression of MMP-2 was detected by S-P immunohistochemistry in 36 cases with pancreatic carcinoma and 14 normal pancreat-ic tissues. Results The positive expression rate of MMP-2 was 66.7% (24/36) in pancreatic carcinoma tissue and 14.3% (2/14) in normal pancreatic tissues (χ2 = 3. 587, P < 0.01 ) ;The expression rate of MMP-2 in pancreatic carcinoma tissue with positive-node was 86.7% ( 13/15 ) ,which was higher than that with negative-node,which was 52.4% ( 11/21 ) ( P < 0.05 ) ; As to TNM staging in pancreatic carcinoma, the expression rate of MMP-2 was 41.2% (7/17) with Ⅰ,Ⅱ staging and 89.5% (17/19) with Ⅲ,Ⅳ staging(χ2=9.418,P <0. 01 ) ;The expression rate of MMP-2 was 50.0% (5/10) ,66.7% (10/15) and 72.8% (8/11) in highly,moderately and poorly differentiated pancreatic carcinoma(P > 0.05 ). Conclusions The expression of MMP-2 is strengthened significantly in pancreatic carcinoma tissue and involved in turnout invasion and metastasis features; MMP-2 might be regarded as one more marker for the invasive properties of pancreatic carcinoma.

Objective To study the effect of PUMA gene mediated by recombinant adenovirus vector combined with radiation on the pancreatic carcinoma. Methods The PANC-1 cells were infected with Ad-PUMA (MOI = 10, 50 and 100, respectively) for 48 h. The expression of PUMA mRNA and protein was detected by RT-PCR and Western blot, respectively. PANC-1 cells were divided into 4 groups: control group, transfection group, irradiation group and combined treatment group. The cell growth inhibition rate and apoptotic rate of PANC-1 cells were assessed by MTT assay and flow cytometry. Human pancreatic carcinomas were transplanted subcutaneously in nude mice, which were randomized into 4 groups: control group, transfection group, irradiation group and combined treatment group. Tumor growth rate and apoptotie index at different time points were recorded in 35 days. Results The expression of PUMA mRNA and protein was increased with the increase of MOI of Ad-PUMA, which was does-dependant (MOI = 10, mRNA = 0.46 ± 0.02, protein = 0. 75 ±0.09;MOI=50, mRNA= 1.12±0.09, protein = 1.01 ±0.18;MOI= 100, mRNA= 1.50±0.08, protein=1.80 ± 0.15 ;P < 0.05). The proliferation of PANC-1 cells was suppressed significantly when transfected by Ad-PUMA in a dose-dependent manner(r = -0.986 55), which was more significant combined with radiation (r = -0.971 26, P < 0.05). Meanwhile, the apoptotie rate was increased in the same manner [for pre- and post-irradiation,which was (45.4 ± 5.26) % and (73.2 ± 6.62) %, respectively, P < 0.05]. From 7 to 35 d after PUMA gene transfection and radiotherapy, the tumor growth was significantly slower than those of irradiation group, transfection group and control group [35 d after therapy, the volume of tumor was (19.82 ± 6.45)mm3 ,(39.5 ± 9.23)mm3 , (33.6 ±3 10.3)mm3 and (52.0 ± 11.43)mm3 , respectively, P < 0.05]. And the apoptotic index was increased in the same manner (AI = 0.43 ± 0.05, 0.29 ± 0.10, 0.24 ± 0.05 and 0.00 ± 0.00, respectively, P < 0.05). Conclusions Recombinant adenoviral-mediated PUMA gene combined with irradiation could increase the cell-killing effect on pancreatic carcinoma. It is better than that of either one kind of therapy.

Plantar pressure distribution can reflect the force of several key points on foot while standing and walking. A comprehensive understanding of the plantar pressure distribution makes great sense in the following aspects: the understanding of the normal foot biomechanics and function, clinical diagnosis, measurement of disease extent, postoperative efficacy evaluation, and rehabilitation research. A simple plantar pressure measurement device was designed in this study. This paper uses FlexiForce flexible sensor to pickup plantar pressure signal and USB A/D board to do data acquisition. The data are transferred into a laptop and processed by a VB-based software which can display, remember and replay the data. We chose patients with hallux valgus and normal people to measure the pressure distribution and make contrast analysis of plantar pressure with this device. It can be concluded that people with hallux valgus have higher pressure on the second metatarsophalangeal joint and the distribution move outward. The plantar pressure of patients postoperative could be greatly improved compared to the preoperative. The function of this device has been confirmed.
Foot ; physiology ; Hallux Valgus ; physiopathology ; Humans ; Metatarsophalangeal Joint ; physiopathology ; Monitoring, Physiologic ; instrumentation ; Pressure ; Walking

Objective To investigate the genetic stability, immunogenicity and protective efficacy of AdC68-rab. gp, a novel rabies vaccine based on the replication-defective chimpanzee adenoviral vector AdC68-ept. Methods The recombinant adenovirus AdC68-rab. gp expressing the glycoprotein of rabies vi-rus ERA strain was constructed. Genomes of the AdC68-rab. gp of different generations were extracted and analyzed. HEK293 and Huh7 cells were infected with the AdC68-rab. gp of different generations. ICR mice were immunized with the AdC68-rab. gp and blood samples were collected 4 weeks or 6 months after immuni-zation. Rapid fluorescent focus inhibition test ( RFFIT) was performed to detect the neutralizing antibody against rabies virus in mice serum samples. ICR mice were challenged with lethal dose of rabies virus 4 weeks after the immunization with AdC68-rab. gp to evaluate the protective efficacy of AdC68-rab. gp. Re-sults The genome of AdC68-rab. gp was stable after 15 passages, which was identical to that of the 5th and 1st generations. High levels of neutralizing antibody against rabies virus in serum samples were detected in mice immunized with AdC68-rab. gp and maintained for a long period of time. Immunization mice with one dose of AdC68-rab. gp could protect all mice from the lethal dose challenge of rabies virus. Conclusion The novel AdC68-rab. gp was characterized by good genetic stability and ideal protective effi-cacy. The adenoviral vector based vaccine could be further developed as a potential candidate for the substi-tute of current rabies vaccine.

Objective To study the effects of electromagnetic field (EMF) on the activation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathways in mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and their interaction, and to explore the cellular signal transduction mechanism of the biological effects induced by EMF.Methods The 3rd-passage rat bone marrow MSCs were randomly divided into a control group, an EMF group, an EMF + PD98059 group and an EMF + SB202190 group.Cells in the EMF group were cultured in the electromagnetic field, those in the EMF + PD98059 and EMF + SB202190 groups cultured in the electromagnetic field after PD98059 or SB202190 was added, and those in the control group were cultured normally.Different groups of cells were exposed to electromagnetic fields (15 Hz, 1 mT, sine wave form) for different exposure duration.The activated phosphorylated and non-phosphorylated p38MAPK were measured using Western blotting analysis with their specific corresponding antibodies.The alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity in cells in different groups was detected according to the instructions of ALP kit.MTT assay was applied to investigate the proliferation of cells.Results Electromagnetic fields could rapidly induce the activation of p38 MAPK (P ＜ 0.05) and the phosphorylation of p38 MAPK elevated after 15 min exposure to EMF.The phosphorylation of p38 MAPK was significantly lower in the EMF + SB202190 group than that of the EMF group.After 5 days of EMF exposure, the ALP activity of cells was significantly improved, and the effect could be inhibited by SB202190.The bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells proliferation increased significantly after being exposed to EMF for 3 days, and it could not be blocked by SB202190.Phosphorylation of ERK and MAPK increased significantly when the p38 MAPK pathway was blocked by SB202190 and exposed to EMF for 5 minutes, and it also increased significantly when the ERK MAPK pathway was blocked by PD98059 and received 30 minutes of EMF exposure.Conclusion EMF can quickly activate ERK and p38 MAPK pathways to induce cell proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells.Moreover, in EMF there is a mutual interference between ERK and p38 MAPK pathways.