Objective To identify hardly recognizable victims of an accident. Methods Tissues of muscle and cartilage were obtained from the dead bodies. Some of the tissues were checked by routine pathological microscopy. Genomic DNA was isolated from the tissues and subjected to STR profiling of 16 sites via multiple fluorescent PCR analysis with ABI’s AmpFLSTR Amplification Kit. Individual identification of the victims was carries out by matching the STR profiles of the victims with those of the parents. Results Routine pathological microscopy showed that the structure of some of the muscle tissues was totally destroyed, while the structure of all cartilage tissues was basically intact. Three patterns of genomic DNA isolated from victims’ muscle tissues could be seen in gel electrophoresis, i.e. basically undegraded, partially degraded and totally degraded. STR profiling failed due to the degradation of genomic DNA of some of the muscle tissues, while all samples of the cartilage genomic DNA could be used for STR typing. Conclusion Paternity identification based on STR genotyping was an effective way to identify victims of accidents, and cartilage tissue from the victims was the first choice for that purpose.

Purpose:To study the effect of insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor ?-strain(IGF1R-?) interrupted by a special antibody (IGFⅠR-?Mab)on lung adenoma cell line SPC-A-1.Methods:IGFⅠR-?Mab was extracted by hybrid technology. SPC-A-1 cells were separated into 2 groups,the IGFⅠR-?Mab and the blank control. The IGFⅠR-?Mab cells were interfered by different densities of IGFⅠR-?Mab, including 20,40,60,80,100,120,140,160,180 and 200 ng/ml. The MTT curve line, morphology, ultrastructure and cell cycles were observed at 0,24,48,72 hours after the intervention respectively. Results:Compared with the control, apoptosis in IGFⅠR-?Mab group was significant(P= 0.009)and proliferation rate was decreased obviously within 160 ng/ml. However, the proliferation rate was no significant when the special antibody density was more than 200 ng/ml.Conclusions:The affinity of IGFⅠR-?Mab at IGF1R ?-strain is high. The interruption of IGF1R ?-strain by IGFⅠR-?Mab shows the obvious biological effects in vitro ,with inclusion of promoting apoptosis and suppressing proliferation, which indicate the interruption targeting IGF1R ?-strain is prospective for non-small-cell lung carcinoma.

Objective To investigate the immunological activity and the effect of an anti－ keratin monoclonal antibody 5G5 on the proliferation of serum－ free cultured keratinocytes. Methods The reactivity of 5G5 with cultured keratinocytes was observed by immunohistohemistry technique. The keratins extracted from the cultured keratinocytes was identified by SDS－ PAGE and their reactivities with 5G5 were assessed by immunoblot analysis. MTT was used to study the influences of 5G5 on the proliferation of cultured keratinocytes. Results 5G5 recognized the band of keratin with molecular weight of 50 000 only. Positive staining of 5G5 was found in the cytoplasm of cultured keratinocytes. The strong potential of 5G5 to inhibit the proliferation of cultured keratinocytes was shown by MTT assay with dose－ dependent manner. Conclusions The antibody which specifically recognizes the keratin with molecular weight of 50 000 may be the effective component to inhibit the proliferation of cultured keratinocytes.

ObjectiveTo establish a analytical system for the survival motor neuron (SMN) subtle mutation,and evaluate its application in two families with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).MethodsSMN genes in seven family members from two SMA families were analyzed at both transcript level and genomic level,by the use of the conventional PCR-RFLP,allele-specific PCR,multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA) and T subcloning and sequencing of SMNI gene.ResultsIn family A,the patient had a single SMN1 copy who was carrying nonsense mutation L228X,which was also found in his father.In family B,as the patient's sample was unavailable,the father was indeed a carrier with one normal SMN1 allele and the other SMN1 allele carrying a frameshift mutation 22_23insA.The remaining family members were SMA carriers with one SMN1 copy.ConclusionThis analytical system for SMN subtle mutation offers viable molecular basis for genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis in SMA families.

Objective To obtain recombinant human pancreatic alpha-amylase protein (AMY2A). Methods Human pancreatic AMY2A cDNA was synthesized by RT-PCR using total RNA from human pancreatic tissues and a couple of primers designed according to the know sequence of human pancreatic alpha-amy lase gene, then digested with BamH Ⅰ and Kpn Ⅰ and inserted into the prokaryotic expression plasmid pGEX-5T vector. Construct The prokaryotic expression vector pGEX-5T-AMY2A was constructed and transformed into E. coli BL21 cell . Protein expressed under the induction of IPTG. The inclusion bodies were isolated and solubilized with urea and washed denatured and refolded. The fusion protein wes purified by affinity chrom atography with glutathione agarose. Results Sequence and restrction analysis revealed AMY2A gene was cloned in frame into pGEX-5T, SDS-PAGE profile showed a clear protein band with a relative molecular weight of 84000 and western blot indicated that the expressed product specifically reacted to polyclonal anti -human pancreatic AMY2A genes. Conclusion Human pancreatic AMY2A gene was successfully cloned,expressed and purification.

Objective To investigate molecular diagnostic method for hereditarymethemoblobinemia. Methods The cDNA coding sequence of NADH-cytochrome b5 reductase (b5R) from 3 patients with hereditary methemoglobinemia was analyzed by direct sequencing of RT-PCR products and the genomic DNA of b5R gene by PCR-restriction endonuclease digestion or PCR-sequencing. Results The b5R cDNA of patient A was T/C heterozygous at nucleotide 527 and G/A heterozygous at nucleotide 608. The b5R cDNA of patient B was G/A heterozygous at both nucleotide 170 and nucleotide 179. The b5R cDNA of patient C was G/A heterozygous at nucleotide 608 and C/T heterozygous at nucleotide 791. Result of genomic DNA analysis was in agreement with that of cDNA approach. Conclusion The method for molecular diagnosis of hereditary methemoglobinemia was established and 3 novel b5R gene mutations were identified in compound heterozygosity in 3 Chinese patients.

Objective To construct a recombinant vector of sperm-specific human lactate dehydrogenase ( hLDH-C4 ), express it in Escherichia coli ( E. coli ) BL21 ( DE3 ) and utilize it in the detection of anti-sperm antibody. Methods The coding sequence of hLDH-C4 was amplified from human testis λTripIEx cDNA library, and inserted into pET-28a( + ) after restriction enzyme digestion with Hind Ⅲ and Xho Ⅰ. The resultant recombinant vector was used to transform E. coli BL21 ( DE3 ) and the His-Tag fused hLDH-C4 was expressed after induction with IPTG. Western blot was used to analyzed the recombinant protein and LDH activity of bacterial lysates was determined. An indirect ELISA method for the detection of anti-sperm antibody was established by using the recombinant hLDH-C4 as antigen matrix. Results pET-28a( + )-hLDHC was successfully established. The protein with size of 35kD could be induced by IPTG when the recombinant plasmid was transfected into E. coli BL21 ( DE3 ). Western blot showed that the recombinant protein could be specifically recognized beth by anti-His tag monoclonal antibody and by rabbit anti-human LDH-C4 antibody. In addition, the recombinant protein showed high-level LDH activity when the bacterial lysate after IPIG induction was used to check LDH activity. The recombinant hLDH-C4 was confirmed when it was used in indirect EL1SA to detect anti-hLDH-C4 antibody. Conclusions The coding sequence of hLDH-C4 is cloned into the vector pET-28a( + ) and recombinant hLDH-C4 was expressed at a high level in E. coli. The recombinant hLDH-C4 is useful in the detection of anti-sperm antibody.

Parasitism characteristics of spirometra mansoni sparganum in the living donor kidney are analyzed by present cases and relevant literatures. A female aged 49 years voluntarily donated a kidney to her son. Results of healthy evaluation were accorded with the standards of living donor kidney. During repairing kidney, a sliver cyst was found in the adipose capsule on the kidney ventral surface, near to the renal hilum. The cyst was incised, and a ivory white girdle-shaped worm was obtained. After identification, the worm was identified spirometra mansoni sparganum (living body). Pathological examination showed that the cyst developed granulomatous inflammation, combined with neutrophil and eosinophilic granuiocyte infitration. Following surgery, the donor and recipient were treated with praziquantel. No proglottid or worm ovum was detected by dung detection within 3 months, without any discomfortable symptom. The infection mode and pathway may be by eating unmatured paratenic host meat or infected cyclops. The donor and recipient should be examined for parasitic infection of sparganosis mansoni prior to transplantation. No significant symptom could be detected following parasitism of sparganosis mansoni in the kidney, so it was seldom found. Worm ovum was examined in feces, which could be the evidence for sparganosis mansoni and for case history inquisition. Eosinophilia in the blood always indicated that chronic parasitic infection. Zoogenetic infection test could be tested when necessary. Sparganum antigen could be used for various immunological tests, which could provide evidence for auxiliary diagnosis of immunology. The diagnosis was usually confirmed by obtaining a polypide by surgery or histological examination. CT scanning and magnetic resonance imaging have diagnostic value of renal sparganosis mansoni.

BACKGROUND: Post-transplantation diabetes mellitus has the same characteristics as type II diabetes mellitus; however, correlation between human leucocyte antigen (HLA) and post-transplantation diabetes mellitus remains unclear among Han population in Hunan and Jiangxi provinces. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the correlation between HLA and post-transplantation diabetes mellitus, to determine predisposing genes and protecting genes of post-transplantation diabetes mellitus, and to provide reference data for personalized medicine of post-transplantation diabetes mellitus. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: A survey analysis was performed at Department of Urological Organ Transplantation, the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University from May 2007 to July 2008. PARTICIPANTS: Patients with kidney transplantation selected from Department of Urological Organ Transplantation, the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University between 2003 and 2008 were followed-up on individual information, testing results before and after transplantation, and zygosity. Among 195 included cases, there were 22 patients with post-transplantation diabetes mellitus and 173 with non-post-transplantation diabetes mellitus. Methods: METHODS: χ~2 was used to compare frequency of HLA antigen between post-transplantation diabetes mellitus and non-post-transplantation diabetes mellitus groups. The 195 patients were divided into ciclosporin A group and tacrolimus group according to immunosuppressive regimen, and the incidence of post-transplantation diabetes mellitus were compared usingχ~2 test. All the patients were then divided into elderly group (age ≥ 40) and low-age group (age < 40), and the incidences of post-transplantation diabetes mellitus were calculated and compared usingχ~2 test.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Following-up was performed including age, blood pressure, urine volume, blood and urine routine test, liver and kidney function, blood glucose, and blood drug level. RESULTS: HLA-A30 and HLA-DR7 might be the predisposing genes of post-transplantation diabetes mellitus in south China; however, protecting genes were not found. Low dosage and low blood drug level of calcineurin inhibitors were applied in this study, and there was no significant difference in the incidence of post-transplantation diabetes mellitus between ciclosporin A and tacrolimus groups (P > 0.05). The incidence of post-transplantation diabetes mellitus in elderly group was significantly higher than that in low-age group (P < 0.05).CONCLUSION: HLA-A30 and HLA-DR7 might be the predisposing genes of post-transplantation diabetes mellitus in south China; therefore, they should be paid much attention on levels of blood glucose and urine glucose after transplantation so as to adjust the types and dosages of immunosuppressive drug in time. Low-dosage and low-concentration tacrolimus was not increased incidence of post-transplantation diabetes mellitus remarkably. However, the incidence of post-transplantation diabetes mellitus in the elderly patients was high; moreover, the incidence of cardio-cerebrovascular disease was also high. Therefore, post-transplantation diabetes mellitus might easily cause the onset of cardio-cerebrovascular disease. It was important for elderly patients to monitor blood glucose and urine glucose levels and set up an individual immunosuppression program following transplantation.

Objective To investigate methods for prenatal molecular diagnosis of fetuses at high risk for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy(X-ALD).Methods The amniotic fluid was obtained and genomic DNA was isolated from amniotic fluid cells.Maternal contamination was evaluated by paternity test.PCRRFLP,sequencing and denaturing high performance liquid chromatography(DHPLC)were used to detect the ABCD1 gene of fetal genome.Results In the pedigree 1,the PCR product(799 bp)of the fetus 1 and her father(normal control)could be digested with BcnI. No P560L mutation,which was present in the index patient,was detected in the ABCD1 gene from the genomic DNA of the fetus 1 using direct sequencing.In the pedigree 2,the PCR product(232 bp)of the fetus 2 and her father could not be digested with MaeI and no Q177X mutation,which was present in the propositus,was detected in the ABCD1 gene from the genomic DNA of the fetus 2 using direct sequencing.In the pedigree 3,the PCR product(271 bp)was digested with AciI.the pattern of the fetus 3 and the propositus being the same,and the R617C mutation was found in the ABCD1 gene from the genomic DNA of the fetus 3 using direct sequencing.In the pedigree 4,the PCR product(269 bp)was analyzed with the DHPLC,and the pattern of elution peaks of the fetus 4 and her father was similar,but different from that of the propositus.No K276E mutation was detectable in the ABCD1 gene from the genomic DNA of the fetus 4 by using direct sequencing.Judging from the sex of the fetuses,fetuses 1 and 2 were normal homozygotes,fetus 3 was an ALD hemizygote,and fetus 4 was a normal hemizygote.Conclusion A new protocol for X-ALD prenatal molecular diagnosis is proposed,which would ensure the accuracy of prenatal diagnosis.