Objective: To analyze some influence factors during isokinetic eccentric test. Method: Twenty normal males were tested by Biodex isokinetic test and rehabilitation system. Their peak torque(PT) and peak torque to body weight (PT/BW) were analyzed under different conditions. Result: It was found that velocity and contraction mode influence the results significantly( P＜0.01). Conclusion: Many factors must be considered during isokinetic eccentric test and training.

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Purpose To investigate the relationship between the expression of Runx3 protein and pathogenesis, development,clinicopathological features and its prognostic significance in gastric adenocarcinoma.Methods Immunohistochemical SP method was used to detect the expression of Runx3 protein in 63 cases of gastric cancer,19 cases of atypical hyperplasia and 10 cases of normal gastric mucosa obtained from patients whose partial gastrotomy was performed for benign diseases.Results Compared with gastric atypical hyperplasia tissue (68.4%) and normal gastric mucosa (90%), the positive rate of Runx3 protein in gastric cancer (39.7%) was significantly lower (P＜0.05); the expression of Runx3 protein was related to tumor differentiation, invasive depth and lymphnode metastasis, but not to age, sex, tumor size and TNM stages; the survival rate of the patients with Runx3 protein expression was higher than that without Runx3 expression (P＜0.05).Conclusion Runx3 protein may play an important role in the occurrence and development of gastric cancer, and it is an important marker in evaluating the prognosis of the patients.

Objective To investigate the physiological characteristics and the association with low prevalence of metabolic syndrome in Keriyans,a nomadic tribe,in the Taklimakan Desert.Methods An epidemiological survey focusing on diet and standardized physical examinations were made in a randomly selected natural population of 508 Keriyans individuals residing in the Taklimakan desert.In addition,237 of Uyghur subjects from Yutian county were enrolled as controls.Results Between these two populations,statistical significances were observed in body mass index (BMI) [(21.25 ± 3.10 vs 22.66 ± 4.18) kg/m2,P＜0.05],blood pressure (P＜0.01),triglyceride [TG,(0.98 ± 0.77 vs 1.50 ± 1.29) mmol/L,P＜0.01],total cholesterol [TC,(2.23 ± 1.02 vs 3.26 ± 0.85) mmol/L,P＜0.01],low density lipoprotein-cholesterol[LDL-C,(1.41 ± 0.68) mmol/L,P＜0.01],fasting blood glucose [(4.43 ± 1.19 vs 5.56 ± 1.39) mmol/L,P＜0.01],fat and salt intake (P＜0.05).The Keriyans had a low incidence of hypertension(9.94％ vs 29.11％,P＜0.01),raised blood cholesterol and diabetes mellitus(2.2％ vs 11.91％,P＜0.01) compared with the control group.The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 0.6％ (3/500) in Keriyans and 13.62％ (32/235) in the control group.The prevalence of metabolic syndrome in Keriyans was much lower than that in the control group (P＜0.01).The caloric intake in keriyans group was lower tha than in the control group [(1 502.341 vs 2106.870) kcal,P ＜ 0.01].Conclusions The preliminary results showed that the physiological characteristics with low BMI,blood glucose,and the low levels of TG,TC,LDL-C,as well as they were inured to low salt loading,little smoking and no alcohol drinking,and natural living environment free from pollution,these factors might be associated with the low prevalence of metabolic syndrome in Keriyans.And their low calorie intake might be the most important factor of their low prevalence of metabolic syndrome.

Objectives:To compare the effect of glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor(GDNF) and methylprednisolone(MP) on intracellular free calcium(［Ca2+］i) and capacity of containing water(CCW) after spinal cord injury(SCI).　Methods:Forty-two SD rats were divided into four groups： control, GDNF,MP and GDNF+MP.GDNF and MP were supplied through subarachnoid cavity, tail vein and both of the above after T12 segments spinal cord injury by modified Allen crush method. Animals were executed and specimens were collected at 24 h, 72 h and 168 h after SCI.［Ca2+］i and CCW were measured using Fura-2 method.　Results:Both ［Ca2+］i and CCW of injured spinal cord in GDNF,MP, and GDNF+MP groups were lower than that of the control group at 24 h and 72 h after SCI(P<0.01).Levels of ［Ca2+］i and CCW in GDNF group was much higher than that of MP and MP+GDNF groups(P<0.01),but there was no difference between MP group and MP+GDNF group(P>0.05) 24 hours after SCI. Seventy-two hours after SCI,［Ca2+］i in GDNF group was higher than that in MP group, MP group was higher than MP+GDNF group(P<0.05).CCW of GDNF group exceeded that of MP and MP+GDNF group(P<0.01).［Ca2+］i in GDNF group was higher than that in MP group, and MP group was higher than MP+GDNF group(P<0.01) 7 days postoperatively, but for CCW, there were no differences among GDNF,MP and MP+GDNF groups(P>0.05).　Conclusions: Both GDNF,MP and GDNF + MP groups might reduce ［Ca2+］i and CCW of injured spinal cord. The curative effect of MP for SCI preponderate over that of GDNF, the effect of MP could be enhanced by adding GDNF.

Background and purpose:Axillary lymph node metastasis of breast cancer has an important significance in prognosis and treatment of breast cancer. This study was to investigate the correlation between axillary lymph node metastasis and ultrasonographic characteristics of axillary lymph node combined with immunohistochemistry in breast cancer patients.Methods:A total number of 366 breast cancer patients were selected in this study. Seven hundred and twenty-eight axillary lymph nodes were collected. With ultrasonography, the maximum cortex thickness, the ratio of the height to the length, the ratio of the cortex to the medulla and blood lfow of axillary lymph nodes were observed, in order to study the correlation between these indicators and axillary lymph node metastasis combined with the postoperative immunohistochemical results.Results:According to univariate analysis, axillary lymph node maximum cortex thickness, the ratio of the height to the length, characteristics of blood flow and the positive expression rate of p53 were related to axillary lymph node metastasis (P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve showed that axillary lymph node maximum cortex thickness was the best indicator to determine axillary lymph node metastasis. The positive expression rate of p53 in patients with maximum cortex thickness >3 mm (42.78%) of axillary lymph node was signiifcantly higher than that in patients with maximum cortex thickness≤3 mm (25.82%) (P<0.01).Conclusion:Ultrasonographic characteristics of axillary lymph node and immunohistochemistry method are closely correlated with axillary lymph node metastasis in patients with breast cancer, which is important in diagnostic and treatment in clinic.

Objective To investigate the application of leukoreduction filter in removal of leukocytes in platelet concentrate . Methods Platelet concentrate was prepared by using platelet‐rich plasma method .35 bags of the same type of prepared platelet concentrate were filtered by using leukoreduction filter .The changes of conventional indicators of platelet before and after filter were measured and recorded .The activating platelets indicators PAC‐1 and CD62p were detected by using flow cytometry .The platelet hypotonic shock was measured by biochemical analyzer .The platelet aggregation was measured by using platelet aggrega‐tion instrument .Results After platelet concentrate was filtered by using leukoreduction filter ,leukocyte removal rate was(98 .28 ± 0 .97)% ,platelet recovery rate was(86 .37 ± 2 .84)% .After filtration ,white blood cell count ,platelets ,red blood cells were reduced than before filtration(P<0 .05) .The differences of capacity of platelets ,mean platelet volume and pH before and after filtration were not statistically significant(P> 0 .05) .Before and after filtration ,the expression of platelet activation markers PAC‐1 and CD62p ,platelet aggregation and platelet hypotonic shock were not statistically different(P>0 .05) .Conclusion Platelet leukore‐duction filter could effectively filter leukocytes in platelet concentrate .It would not change the conventional indicators ,and not affect platelet activation ,aggregation and anti‐hypotonic shock capacity significantly .

Objective To investigate the effect of atorvastatin on the expressions of solubility P-selectin(sP-selectin) and high sensitive C reactive protein(hs-CRP) in patients with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI),and to explore the protective effect of atorvastatin on myocardium.Methods A total of 100 acute coronary syndrome patients having underwent successful PCI were enrolled in this study.All patients were divided into 3 groups by random digits table method:standard treatment group (group A,30 patients,atorvastatin 20 mg),low-dose atorvastatin pretreatment group (group B,35 patients,preoperative 12 h and 2 h atorvastatin 40 mg and 20 mg,respectively) and high-dose atorvastatin pretreatment group (group C,35 patients,preoperative 12 h and 2 h atorvastatin 80 mg and 40 mg,respectively).The level of sP-selectin was measured with ELISA.The level of hs-CRP was measured with latex enhanced immunoturbidimetry.Results Before operation,the levels of sP-selectin in group A,B,C were (2.32 ±0.40),(2.51 ± 0.33),(2.47 ± 0.28) μ g/L.After 6 and 12 h of operation,the levels of sP-selectin in group A,B,C were (4.12 ± 0.75),(3.34 ± 0.42),(3.31 ± 0.46) μ g/L and (5.64 ± 1.07),(4.08 ± 0.74),(3.84 ±0.48) μg/L.The levels of sP-selectin in group A,B,C after operation were significantly higher than that before operation (P ＜ 0.05).At the same time point,the levels of sP-selectin in group B,C after operation were significantly lower than that in group A (P＜ 0.05).Before operation,the levels of hs-CRP in group A,B,C were (4.32 ±0.51),(4.46 ±0.57),(4.29 ±0.43) mg/L,after 6 and 12 h of operation,the levels of hs-CRP in group A,B,C were (8.91 ± 1.34),(7.44 ± 1.06),(7.28 ±0.95) mg/L and (13.66 ± 1.49),(8.08 ± 1.14),(7.92 ± 1.04) mg/L.The levels of hs-CRP in group A,B,C after operation were significantly higher than that before operation (P＜ 0.05).At the same time point,the levels of hs-CRP in group B,C after operation were significantly lower than that in group A (P ＜ 0.05).The analysis of Pearson correlation showed,the level of sP-selectin was positively related with hs-CRP (r =0.753,P ＜0.01).The incidence of perioperative myocardial infarction was 23.3％ (7/30),5.7％ (2/35) and 2.9％ (1/35) in group A,B and C,respectively.The incidence in group A was significantly higher than that in group B and C (P ＜ 0.05).But there was no significant difference between group B and group C (P＞ 0.05).Conclusion The atorvastatin pretreatment can decrease the levels of sP-selectin and hs-CRP in patients after PCI,which play an important role in myocardium protection.

Objective To explore the correlation between the strength of trunk flexors and extensors obtained by isometric and isokinetic concentric tests. Methods The strength of trunk extensors and flexors were measured by isometric and isokinetic concentric tests during trunk flexion and extension in 50 healthy subjects, and the peak torque of flexion and extension (FPT and EPT) and the ratios of FPT/EPT were analyzed with correlation and regression analysis. Results The FPT and EPT of trunk flexors and extensors were positively correlated (r_F=0.827,P0.05, respectively), the regression equations of FPT and EPT were y^=8.158+1.097X and y^=-12.375+0.781X, respectively. Conclusion The isometric test of the trunk extensors and flexors could assess accurately the changes of the trunk muscle strength without aggravating pain and diseases. It is more reasonable to evaluate the stability of trunk with the FPT/EPT ratio at neutral position.