OBJECTIVE To discuss the feasibility of signal amplification method with cationic conjugated polymers(liposome) applied during the detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa using piezoelectric gene biosensors.(METHODS) Oligonucleotide probe for P.aeruginosa was immobilized on the surface of gene sensor array and(hybridized) by PCR production of P.aeruginosa.After hybridization,liposome was added.The frequency shifts were recorded and compared with those ones of the control groups.RESULTS The frequency shifts were(significantly) increasing when adding liposome and the compatible concentration of liposome was 0.8?g/?l.(CONCLUSIONS) Liposome signal amplification is proved to be an effective method to amplify the piezoelectric(signal).

OBJECTIVE:To establish an RP-HPLC analysis of Carthamin in mice and to study its pharmacokinetics.METHODS:The serum concentration of Carthamin was determined by RP-HPLC.The blood concentration-time curve was established and the main pharmacokinetic parameters were computed.RESULTS:The linear range of Carthamin was 0.558～55.8 ?g?L-1(r=0.999 2),with the lowest limit of detection at 0.005 ?g?L-1Carthamin in vivo assumed two-compartment model and rapid absorption.CONCLUSION:The proposed method is simple,sensitive and reproducible,and it met the standard for pharmacokinetic study.

Pregnancy ; Humans ; Female ; Cesarean Section/adverse effects* ; Abdominal Cavity ; Neoplasms

Objective To investigate application of modified abdominal closure technique by an all layer in ventro-pelvic part operation and evaluate its value and significance. Methods 3200 cases with ventre-pelvic part operation between May 2002 and Aug 2007, were subjected to single layer closure with non absorbable suture material. The clinic data and some results of follow-up were retrospectively analyzed. Results Operative incisions of 1780 (55.6%) cases were in epigastric zone and their rate of primary healing was 98.5%, others (44.3%) in hypogastric zone (including pelvic cavity) and rate of primary healing was 98.2% (P>0.05). Rate of primary healing in older age-group was 97.9% and control group 98.8%, and primary healing of group diabetes 97.4%, control group 98.2% (P > 0.05). Average time of abdmenal closure was only 11±4 min. Primary complications included dehiscence of wound (0.5%), infection (1.4%) and incisional hernia (0.2%). Follow-up (66%) was performed at 30 days, 3 and 6 months, and at 1, 2 and 3 years. Conclusion It is concluded that closure of an abdominal incision can be effected by a multifilament interrupted absorbable sutures without an increased risk of wound dehiscence or incisional hernia, meanwhile economic and fast. It is the optimal method of abdominal closure and can be generalized.

AIM: To observe the effect of hypoxia on cardiaomyocytes apoptosis and the role of ALDH2 in the process. METHODS: Cultured cardiomyocytes of neonatal rats were used. Hypoxia was imposed to the cardiomyocytes with or without daidzin pretreatment. ALDH2 activity was measured by the method of acetaldehyde metabolism. Apoptosis was measured by Hoechest 33324 staining, fluorescence activated cell sorting (FACS) and the DeadEnd~ TM fluorometric TUNEL system. RESULTS: ALHD2 enzyme activity in myocytes was inhibited by daidzin (24 h, 60 ?mol/L) without induction of apoptosis. When exposed to hypoxia, however, the apoptisis was significantly increased in the cells pretreated with daidzin compared to those without the pretreatment. CONCLUSION: The reduction of ALDH2 activity might increase the susceptivity of myocytes to apoptosis following hypoxia, suggesting a protective role of ALDH2 in hypoxia-induced myocardial injury.

BACKGROUND: Many data demonstrate that the components of soybean can lower blood lipid,suppress the growth of cancer cells and exert weak estrogenic activities. However,little is known about the effect of isolated soybean protein on the lifespan of the organism.OBJECTIVE: To observe the effect of isolated soybean protein on the lifespan of drosophila melanogasters and investigate the mechanism of effective anti-aging and anti-oxidation action.DESIGN: A controlled trial based on drosophila melanogasters.SETTING: Department of nutrition and food hygiene in a university.MATERIALS: The experiment was conducted in the Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene,Public Health College of Xinjiang Medical University from March to June 2002. A total of 400 drosophila melanogasters of American wild type with half for each gender were provided by the Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College of Xinjiang Medical University.METHODS: The 400 drosophila melanogasters were divided into control group(normal culture) and three-dosage experiment groups(normal culture contained isolated soybean protein 0.2%,1.0% and 5.0%,respectively).From the second day on, the number of living and dead drosophila melanogasters was observed and counted until all died. Meanwhile, mean lifespan,half death time and maximal lifespan were calculated.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURFS: Mean lifespan, half death time and maximal lifespan of the drosophila melanogasters.RESULTS: Compared with that of control group, the lifespan of male and female drosophila melanogasters in experiment groups was prolonged by isolated soybean protein and responded in a dose-dependent manner,especially in high-dosage group. The mean lifespan, half death time and maximal lifespan of both female and male drosophila melanogasters were prolonged by 24.5% and20.7%,27.1% and22.0%,and 13.9% and 10.6%,respectively.CONCLUSION: Isolated soybean protein may have anti-aging and lifespan-prolonging effects on drosophila melanogasters.

0.05).RBC and haematocrit(HCT)were significantly decreased(P

Objective To analyze MRI features of different cervical flexion positions in Hirayama disease (HD) and discuss the effects on these features by different cervical flexion angles.Methods The cervical MR images of neutral and different flexion positions (20°, 25°, 30°, 35° ,40°) of 20 patients, who were clinically diagnosed as HD,were studied.At flexion positions, the appearance of anterior shifting of the posterior wall of the cervical dural canal and widening of epidural space was recorded.The maximum sagittal diameters (d) of widened cervical epidural space and the cervical canal sagittal diameters (D) on the same level were measured to calculate d/D value for quantitative evaluation of the two signs.Comparisons of appearance of the signs among different flexion positions were made using F/sher's exact test.Repeated measures analysis of variance (rmANOVA) was used to compare mean d/D values among groups with different positions, and paired comparisons were also performed.Results The appearance of anterior shifting of the posterior wall of the cervical dural canal were different between 20° group (70%, 14/20) and other 4 larger angles groups (100%) (χ2 =5.76, P=0.020).The d/D values were 0.51±0.06,0.54±0.08,0.57±0.09,0.61±0.09,0.59±0.07 respectively at abovementioned 5 flexion positions, which were different among groups( F = 3.450 ,P = 0.013 ).The value was greater at 35° than that at 20° and 25°( P <0.05 ), and it was also greater at 40° than that at 20° ( P < 0.05 ).Conclusion Cervical flexion angle has an effect on anterior shifting of the posterior wall of the cervical dural canal and widening of epidural space.

Objective To explore the significance of motor unit number estimation (MUNE) by using multiple point stimulating technique to evaluate patients with Hirayama disease (HD).Methods Multiple point stimulating technique was used to estimate the motor unit number of abductor pollicis brevis and abductor digiti minimi in 35 normal subjects [14-33 years old,mean (20.9 ±4.0) years old,33 men and 2 women]without nerve and muscle disease and 69 patients definitely diagnosed as HD [16-35 years old,mean (21.46 ±6.61 ) years old,67 men and 2 women].The differences between the two groups were examined by Fisher's exact test and t test.Results There were 42 patients with atrophy and 27 patients with normal clinical manifestation of left hand.For right hand there were 54 patients with atrophy and 15 normal.For controls,the MUNE value of left abductor pollicis brevis was 226.97 ± 30.59,while that of right side was 22g.31 ± 25.35.The MUNE value of left abductor digiti minimi was 237.43 ± 30.78,while that of right side was 240.20 ± 37.73.For HD patients,the MUNE of left abductor pollicis brevis and abductor digiti minimi was 145.66 ± 126.10 ( t =5.07,P ＜ 0.01 ) and 102.20 ± 112.67 ( t =9.31,P ＜ 0.01 )respectively,while those of right hand was 149.72 ± 117.80 ( t =5.31,P ＜ 0.01 ) and 64.23 ± 69.27 ( t =16.76,P ＜0.01 ) respectively.MUNE of left abductor digiti minimi in 17 patients that was below 200 among 27 patients with normal clinical manifestation (x2 =9.57,P =0.002).MUNE of right abductor digiti minimi in 12 patients that was below 200 among 15 patients with normal clinical manifestation ( x2 =4.64,P =0.03).Conclusions The differences of MUNE values by multiple point stimulating technique between the normal subjects and the HD patients is significant,which suggests this method is very useful to evaluate HD in the early state.

OBJECTIVE:To establish the method for simultaneous determination of 21 inorganic elements in Hypericum japoni-cum. METHODS:ICP-MS method was adopted. The power was 1300 W;flow rate of cooling gas was 1.5 L/min;flow rate of carrier gas was 0.8 L/min;flow rate of auxiliary gas was 0.2 L/min;integration time was 10 s;delay time of 1 s;repetition times was one time;measurement mode was standard curve method. SPSS 16.0 statistical software was used for relationship analysis and main component analysis. RESULTS:The linear range of iron,magnesium,calcium,aluminum,potassium,sodium,zinc,co-balt,nickel,barium,manganese,phosphorus,selenium,titanium,strontium,copper,arsenic,cadmium,chromium,lead,mer-cury were 50-250 μg/mL(r=0.9972),25-100 μg/mL(r=0.9989),25-100 μg/mL(r=0.9977),2.5-15 μg/mL(r=0.9996), 25-150 μg/mL(r=0.9991),2.5-15 μg/mL(r=0.9999),2.5-10 μg/mL(r=0.9999),2.5-10 μg/mL(r=0.9999),2.5-10 μg/mL(r=0.9999),2.5-10 μg/mL(r=0. 0.9999),2.5-10 μg/mL(r=0.9998),2.5-10 μg/mL(r=0.9996),0.5-2 μg/mL(r=0.9995),2.5-10μg/mL(r=0.9999),0.5-2 μg/mL(r=0.9983),2.5-10 μg/mL(r=0.9997),2.5-10 μg/mL(r=0.9999),2.5-10 μg/mL(r=0.9999), 2.5-10 μg/mL(r=0.9999),0.05-0.2 μg/mL(r=0.9992),0.05-0.2 μg/mL(r=0.9997),respectively. RSDs of precision,stability and reproducibility tests were all lower than 5.0%. The recoveries were 93.9%-106.9%(RSD were 0.22%-2.94%,n=6).CONCLU-SIONS:The method is simple,precise,stable and reproducible,and can be used for simultaneous determination of 21 inorganic el-ements in H. japonicum.