Objective To investigate the expression of T cell factor-4 (TCF4) gene in dermal papilla cells of hair follicles.Methods The expression of TCF4 gene was examined by in situ hybridization in scalp tissues of patients with alopecia areata and normal human controls,The protein and mRNA exprcssions of TCF4 were detected by immunochemistry and RT-PCR method,respectively,in aggregated and non-aggregated human dermal papilla cells.ResultsAs shown by in situ hybridization,TCF4 gene was expressed in the dermal papilla cells from healthy controls,but not in those from patients with alopecia areata.Both cell immunochemistry and RT-PCR showed that TCF4 gene expressed in aggregated dermal papilla cells,but not in non-aggregated dermal papilla cells.ConclusionsTCF4 gene is expressed in dermal papilla cells.The growth cycle Of follicles may be related to wnt signal.

ObjectiveTo clone TCF4 (T cell factor 4) gene and construct its eukaryotic expression vector. MethodsThe total RNA was extracted from the aggregated human dermal papilla cells. The full length cDNA encoding TCF4 was obtained by RT- PCR, digested by restriction enzyme, then inserted in the eukaryotic expression vector pcDNA3.0. The sequence and reading frame were confirmed by two restriction enzymes and sequencing. The recombinant vector TCF4/pcDNA3.0 was stably transfected into dermal papilla cells, and the expression changes of TCF4 gene were detected. ResultsTCF4 gene was cloned from dermal papilla cells and its eukaryotic expression vector was constructed. After the identification and sequencing, the reconstructed plasmid was confirmed containing the correct and full nucleotide sequence of TCF4 gene. After stable transfection, the mRNA and protein level of TCF4 gene were up-regulated in dermal papilla cells and the proliferation of dermal papilla cells was promoted. ConclusionThe expression vector TCF4/pcDNA3.0 was constructed successfully and could be expressed in the dermal papilla cells. TCF4 gene can promote the proliferation of the dermal papilla cells.

The health information social service in medical college and university libraries was analyzed in terms of the importance attached to it, opening to readers, items of service, requirement of materials, types of readers, and charge of frees, and certain measures were proposed for improving the level of health information social service, such as updating the service concept, innovating the service, and standardizing the management.

Objective To investigate the relationship between expression of matrix metalloproteinases of dermal fibroblasts and wrinkle formation in photoaging skin.Methods In situ hybridization histochemistry and immunocytochemistry were used to detect the expression of matrix metalloproteinases MMP-1,MMP-3mRNA and the expression of tissue inhibitor of MMP-1at(TIMP-1)protein in dermal fibroblasts from non-lesional skin of psoriatic patients during and after PUVA treatment.Results The expression of MMP-1and MMP-3mRNA of dermal fibroblasts from non-lesional skin was persistently up-regulated during PUVA thera-py,and lasted more than6months after treatment;while the expression of TIMP-1protein was only slightly expressed for a short period during PUVA therapy.Conclusion Wrinkle formation in photoaging skin after PUVA therapy is correlated with the imbalance of expression of matrix metalloproteinases and their inhibitors of dermal fibroblasts.

Objective To evaluate the effect of advanced age on sepsis-caused heterogeneity of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR) in the cytomembrane of skeleton muscle in rats.Methods Twenty SPF adult rats (aged 4-5 months,weighing 250-280 g) and 20 aged male Sprague-Dawley rats (aged 18-20 months,weighing 550-600 g),were obtained from the Experimental Animal Centre of Chongqing Medical University.The adult rats were randomly divided into control group (CAd group,n =10) and sepsis group (SAd group,n =10).The aged rats were randomly divided into control group (CAg group,n =10) and sepsis group (SAg group,n =10).Sepsis was produced by cecal ligation and puncture.The specimens of anterior tibial muscle were obtained at 24 h after operation for determination of the expression of neuronal nAChR (α7-nAChR) and fetal nAChR (γ-nAChR) using immunohistochemistry and Western blot.Results The expression of γ-nAChR and α7-nAChR in the cytomembrane of anterior tibial muscle was significantly higher in CAg and SAd groups than in CAd group,and in SAg group than in CAg and SAd groups.Conclusion Advanced age can aggravate sepsis-induced heterogeneity of nAChR in the cytomembrane of skeleton muscle in rats.

Objective To investigate the association of nitrotyrosine with coronary heart disease (CHD) in type 2 diabetes mellitus.Methods The nitrotyrosine levels were determined in 109 patients of type 2 diabetes mellitus without CHD (T2DM).One hundred and fifty-two patients of type 2 diabetes mellitus with CHD (T2DM-CHD) and 103 healthy control subjects by ELISA.Results T2DM-CHD patients had significantly increased nitrotyrosine compared with T2DM group and the control group [ ( 78.17±10.68 )nmol/L,(70.50 ± 9.13) nmol/L vs ( 63.23 ± 11.55 ) nmol/L,Ps ＜ 0.01 ].Nitrotyrosine was correlated with total cholesterol,triglyceride,fasting glucose and Gensini Score (r=0.361,P=0.009;r =0.206,P=0.001 ;r=0.347,P=0.026; r=0.466,P ＜ 0.001 ).Multivariable logistic regression showed nitrotyrosine was independently associated with CHD combined with type 2 diabetes mellitus ( OR=1.094,95％ CI:1.053-1.137 ; P ＜ 0.01 ).Conclusion Nitrotyrosine plays an important role in the formation and development of cardiovascular disease in tvoe 2 diabetes.

Objective To investigate maternal risk factors for fetal congenital heart diseases (CHD). Methods A case-control study was conducted on 16 645 pregnant women who underwent cardiovascular malformation screening for fetal cardiovascular system,whose pregnancy outcomes were recorded,and whose newborns were scanned by an echocardiography in Peking University People's Hospital,Haidian,Changping,Mentougou and Daxing Maternal and Child Health Hospital from Nov.2006 to Oct.2009.One hundred and twelve pregnant women whose babies were found to be CHD (40 severe CHD and 72 simple CHD) before or after delivery were taken as study group.Women in control group (n =304) were randomly selected from those pregnant women who had infants without CHD.Logistic regression analysis and x2 test were used to analyze the maternal risk factors for fetal CHD. Results (1) The average age of women whose infants had severe CHD was 28.3 years (21-40 years),and it was 29.9 years (22-39 years) for women whose infants had simple CHD.There were no significant differences between the control group (29.5 years,20-44 years) and the above two groups (t=1.511 and -0.826,P=0.138 and 0.410 respectively).(2) Single factor analysis:during first trimester,the rate of upper respiratory infection (18/39,46.2 ％) and exposure to certain chemicals (13/40,32.5％) of severe CHD group were higher than those of control group [(14.9％ (45/303) and 2.0％ (6/304)] (x2 =22.399 and 62.678,OR=4.895 and 23.753,95％CI:2.419-9.905 and 8.358-67.506,P =0.000 respectively).Compared with control group (0.0％,0/304),the rate of pregnant women with CHD family history in simple CHD group was significantly higher (4.2％,3/72)(Fisher exact test,P=0.007).(3) Logistic regression analysis:maternal upper respiratory infections (OR =5.120,95％CI:2.340-11.206,P =0.000) and exposure to certain chemicals (f)R=23.030,95％CI:7.506-70.665,P=0.000) during first trimester were risk factors for fetal severe CHD. Conclusions Upper respiratory infection and exposure to certain chemicals during first trimester might play important roles in the occurrence of fetal severe CHD.Maternal family history of CHD might associate with fetal simple CHD.

Objective To evaluate the clinical effect of breast implant on congenital mammary dysplasia with mild pigeon chest deformity. Methods From January 2003 to July 2009,10 cases of female mammary dysplasia (between 20 to 31 years of age) underwent breast implant surgery. Subpectoral placement and transaxillary incision were selected. The surgeon marked the range of the operation on the skin, made a 3-4 cm incision in the armpit, separated the tissue until the pectoral lateral margin, cut the pecto-ralis fascia and bluntly created a suitable pocket under the pectoralis major for the implant. After the implant was placed in the pocket, the incision was closed. Results Ten cases of breast implant surgery did not pose the complications of local skin necrosis, infection, implant shift, heart and lungs dysfunction after one year follow-up. The appearance of anterior chest wall deformity was markedly improved. Conclusions The application of breast implant surgery in the treatment of congenital mammary dysplasia with mild pigeon chest deformity should be promoted, because of the double surgical effect of easy performing, minimal surgical damage, perfect breast shape and concealed deformity.

AIM: To investigate the effects of Hua Yu Dao Zhi decoction (HYDZD) on renal interstitial fibrosis induced by gentamicin in rats. METHODS: 32 healthy male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 3 groups: control group (n=6), gentamicin group (n=13) and HYDZD+gentamicin group (n=13). The renal tubulointerstitial fibrosis in rats was induced by gentamicin for 9 d. All rats were sacrificed on 30 d after modeling and renal tissues were stained with HE. The renal indexes were calculated and the changes of serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, total urinary protein in 24 h, and the level of α-SMA, Smad2, Smad7 were detected. RESULTS: Compared to control group, it was observed that there was mainly necrosis and partly degeneration in the renal tubular epithelial cells, proliferation of fibroblasts and infiltration of the inflammatory cells in the interstitial substance in gentamicin group under the light microscope. The renal indexes, serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, total urinary protein in 24 h, and the level of α-SMA, Smad2 were significantly higher than those in control group (P<0.01) and the level of Smad7 was significantly lower than that in control group (P<0.01). Under the light microscope, the results of all mentioned above in HYDZD+gentamicin group were improved significantly (P<0.01), the level of α-SMA, Smad2 were significantly lower than those in gentamicin group (P<0.01). However, no significant difference of Smad7 protein expression between gentamicin group and HYDZD+gentamicin group was observed (P>0.05). CONCLUSION: HYDZD is very effective in preventing and treating renal interstitial fibrosis caused by gentamicin with the decreased level of Smad2.

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