Objective To investigate the role of different culture densities of embryoid bodies (EBs) in cardiac dif-ferentiation of mouse embryonic stem cells (ESCs). Methods The mouse ESCs were cultured in hanging drops for 3 days, followed by another 2 days for suspension culture to form EBs. Suspended EBs of different densities (60 or 120 EBs/60 mm tissue culture dish) were transferred onto tissue culture plates. The cardiac specific troponin T (TnT) was detected by immu-nocytochemistry. The percentage of beating EBs was calculated at different time points. The mRNA expression of cardiac spe-cific transcriptional factors Nkx2.5, GATA4 and cardiac specific proteinsβ-MHC and ANF were detected by RT-PCR. The protein expressions of TnT and p38 were detected by Western-blot assay. Results Spontaneously beating EBs were posi-tively stained with TnT. There were significantly higher percentage of beating EBs, higher gene expression levels of Nkx 2.5, GATA4,β-MHC and ANF and higher protein expression of TnT in high density culture group than those of low density cul-ture group (P＜0.05). Furthermore, there was significantly higher activity of p38 pathway in high density culture group than that of low density culture group. And the percentages of beating EBs and TnT protein expression were decreased by p 38 pathway inhibitor SB203580. Conclusion The culture density of EBs is important in regulating the cardiac differentiation of ESCs. The high cell-density density culture of EBs enhances the cardiac differentiation of ESCs, which might be mediated by p38 signaling pathway.

Objective To study the genetic characteristrics of vaccine and varicella-zoster virus(VZV)strains isolated from patients with chickenpox or zoster by molecular analysis.Methods SNP based VZV genetic characteristrics were analyzed in 19 VZV isolates using the restriction fragment length polymorphisms analysis of DNA fragments of the open reading frames 6,38,62 and sequence alignment of the open reading frames 1,31,51,62.Results All vaccine strains were revealed Alu Ⅰ~-Pst Ⅰ~-Sma Ⅰ~+ BssH Ⅱ~+ Nae Ⅰ~+,96% clinical isolates were revealed Alu Ⅰ~+ Pst Ⅰ ~+Sma Ⅰ BssHⅡ Nae Ⅰ~-,2% clinical isolates were revealed Alu Ⅰ~-Pst Ⅰ~-Sma Ⅰ~+ BssH Ⅱ~+,2%clinical isolates were revealed Alu Ⅰ~+ Pst Ⅰ~-Sma Ⅰ~-BssHⅡ Nae Ⅰ~-by restriction fragment length polymorphisms analysis and sequence alignment revealed the mutations also presented in this four vaccine strains.Conclusion Use the restriction fragment length polymorphisms analysis of DNA fragments of the open reading,frames 6 and 62 could be distinguished VZV wild-type strains and vaccine strain in clinical isolates in China.In order to find the adverse effect caused by vaccine from certain company's,analysis on the SNPs in ORFs 1,31,51 and 62 is needed.

Based on quantum mechanics, rotational spectroscopy is a branch of fundamental science to study the rotational spectra of molecules, free radicals and ions, and has great applications on radio astronomy and many analytical fields such as atmospheric remote sensing. In this paper we reviewed the basic theory of rotational spectroscopy, two different types of Fourier transform microwave spectrometers, some typical spectroscopic analysis, and future prospect of the microwave spectroscopic techniques as well.

Data Collection ; methods ; standards ; Data Interpretation, Statistical ; Epidemiologic Methods ; Humans ; Models, Statistical

AIMThere is an increasing evidence for the role of high risk human papillomavirus (HPV) in the pathogenesis of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relevance of HPV infection to the survival and prognosis of OSCC.

METHODOLOGYFifty-two patients with OSCC were followed from 4 to 88 months with a median of 50.7 months. HPV DNA was identified in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tumor specimens by nested PCR with MY09/MY11 and GP5+/GP6+ primer pairs and the HPV genotype was determined by direct DNA sequencing. Association between the HPV status and risk factors for cancer as well as tumor-host characteristics were analyzed. Survival curves were calculated by the Kaplan-Meier method and analyzed using the log-rank test.

RESULTSHPV was found in 40.4% of the tumors with HPV16 accounting for 63.5%, HPV18 for 30.8%, HPV6 for 3.9% and HPV11 for 1.8%. No infection with more than one HPV genotype was detected. HPV infection was significantly associated with poor histological grade, TNM stage I-II, alcohol usage and no smoking status. Multivariate analysis showed that HPV had an independent prognostic effect on the overall survival after adjusting other confounding factors such as histological grade, TNM stage and tobacco usage. The presence of HPV was significantly correlated with a better survival in patients with OSCC.

CONCLUSIONHPV infection can act as an independent predictor for the survival and prognosis of OSCC.

Alcohol Drinking ; Alphapapillomavirus ; classification ; physiology ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell ; virology ; Cause of Death ; DNA, Viral ; analysis ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Forecasting ; Genotype ; Human papillomavirus 11 ; isolation & purification ; physiology ; Human papillomavirus 16 ; isolation & purification ; physiology ; Human papillomavirus 18 ; isolation & purification ; physiology ; Human papillomavirus 6 ; isolation & purification ; physiology ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Mouth Neoplasms ; virology ; Neoplasm Staging ; Papillomavirus Infections ; virology ; Prognosis ; Risk Factors ; Sequence Analysis, DNA ; Smoking ; Survival Rate

Revolution energy spectral CT had its structural innovation introduced from the aspects of detector,driving system and CT bulb as well as high voltage generator,technical principle analyzed from the aspects of SSF,multi-model iterative reconstruction, cardiac imaging unlimited as well as material separation and quantitative analysis, and clinical application described in diagnoses of liver cancer, cholecystolithiasis and kidney stone, coronary arteriongraphy and metal artifact elimination.It's pointed out Revolution energy spectral CT was a new method for identifying the focal nature,tumor homology and components of inorganic substance as well as analyzing multi material quantitatively and qualitatively.

OBJECTIVETo evaluate the effect of use of deltopectoral flaps with delayed expansion in repairing large scar on face.

METHODSThirteen patients with large scars on face received above-mentioned surgery. The cutaneous branches of thoracoacromial artery and transverse cervical artery of patients were divided when the expander was implanted. As a result, the blood supply of expanded deltopectoral flaps principally depended on the second and third intercostal branches of internal thoracic artery, and a delaying effect was achieved. The distribution of vascular net in the flap and the state of blood supply of the flap were observed to evaluate the effect of delaying.

RESULTSThe vascular net of expanded flap increased and thickened. No blood supply disorder occurred at the distal end of the transferred flap. Patients were followed up for 4 to 18 months. The outline of the burn side of face was in accord with the opposite side, which was not fat and clumsy. The complexion of the flap was similar to that of normal skin of the face, and the flap was soft in texture.

CONCLUSIONSThe application of delaying can better ensure the blood supply of transferred deltopectoral flap. The result of applying delayed expansion of deltopectoral flaps in repairing large scars on face was good.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Cicatrix ; surgery ; Face ; surgery ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures ; methods ; Skin Transplantation ; Surgical Flaps ; Tissue Expansion ; Young Adult

OBJECTIVETo explore the mechanism of acupuncture for treatment of perimenopausal syndrome.

METHODSThe rats of perimenopausal syndrome were randomly divided into 3 groups, including an acupuncture group treated with acupuncture, a medication group with Gengnian'an, and a perimenopausal control group, with young rats used for a control group. Granulocyte apoptosis and expressions of Bcl-2 and Fas proteins in the ovary of the rat were detected.

RESULTSGranulocyte apoptosis increased significantly (P < 0.01), expression of Bl-2 proteins decreased significantly (P < 0.01) and expression of Fas proteins increased significantly (P < 0.01) in the ovary of perimenopausal rats as compared with the young rats; after acupuncture treatment, granulocyte apoptosis decreased significantly (P < 0.05), expression of Bel-2 proteins increased significantly (P < 0.05) and expression of Fas proteins decreased significantly (P < 0.01); after treatment of Gengnian'an, granulocyte apoptosis did not significantly change (P > 0.05), expression of Bcl-2 prteins increased significantly (P < 0.05) and expression of Fas proteins decreased significantly (P < 0.01).

CONCLUSIONAcupuncture can inhibit granulocyte apoptosis, up-regulate expression of Bcl-2 proteins and down-regulate expression of Fas proteins in the ovary of the perimenopausal rat.

Acupuncture Therapy ; Animals ; Apoptosis ; Female ; Granulocytes ; pathology ; Ovary ; metabolism ; pathology ; Perimenopause ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2 ; analysis ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; fas Receptor ; analysis

Purpose To investigate the clinicopathological features, the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of spindle cell lipoma/pleomorphic lipoma (SCL/PL). Methods Eight cases of SCL/PL were studied by HE staining and immunohistochemistry. The literature was reviewed. Results Microscopically, the neoplasm consisted of spindle cells, mature adipocytes and thick rope-like collagen bundles in variable proportions with mucinous degeneration. The floret-like multinucleated giant cells were easy to be seen in the pleomorphic lipoma. Immunohistochemical analysis revealed that the tumor cells were positive for CD34 and vimentin. The Ki-67 was approximately 2％. The patients were followed up for 3 ～ 74 months, and no recurrence or metastasis occurred. Conclusion The SCL/PL is a special subtype of benign lipoma, surgery is considered the first choice, and outcome is favorable. The diagnosis and differential diagnosis of SCL/PL are important.

Objective To discuss the clinical value of transabdominal sonography after bowl preparation in diagnosis of ileocecal valve syndrome ( IVS) .Methods The ultrasonic features of IVS in 37 cases were summerized and correlated with the follow-up findings after conservative treatment or the pathologic results after operation .Twenty-eight cases were confirmed by follow-up and 9 cases by operative pathology.Results Among the 37 cases of IVS,28 were idiopathic IVS (75.7%,28/37) and 9 were secondary IVS (24.3%, 9/37%).For the secondary cases, the primary diseases included 5 acute appendicitis,2 Meckel diverticulum,1 terminal ileitis and 1 carcinoma of ascending colon .The diagnostic accuracy rate of ultrasound was 89.2%(33/37).Misdiagnosis rate was 10.8%(4/37),including 1 case of idiopathic and 3 cases of secondary IVS .The IVS ultrasonic images coulde be displayed clearly using 7.0-10.0 MHz probes.In fasting examination,three ultrasonic characteristic signss were found in interminal ileum region at the right lower abdomen .And these features were bagel-shaped sign [91.9%(34/37),average size (1.9 ±1.6) cm ×(0.8 ±0.3) cm],short sleevelet-shaped sign [91.9% (34/37,average size (2.1 ± 0.4)cm ×(1.3 ±0.2) cm],and rose-shaped sign [83.8% (31/37),average size (1.4 ±0.2) cm × (1.0 ±0.2) cm].The shapes of some signs were changeable when the probe compressed .In the case of idiopathic IVS ,several pathologic changes could be seen on sonography after intestinal tract filling of oral 20%mannitol,including slight thickened mucosa and submucosa of erminalileum ,enlarged ieocecal valve and the crocodile-mouth sign.Conclusions Transabdominal ultrasonic examination with high frequency probe after bowl preparation plays an important role in diagnosis of IVS .The method is simple and accurate and should be recommended and applied clinically .