Objective To investigate the prevalence,radiological features and the association between HRCT changes and different diseases or clinical features in interstitial lung disease(ILD)caused by diffuse connective tissue diseases(CTD).Methods Retrospective analysis was performed based on the medical records of 412 in-patients with the diagnosis of diffuse connective tissue diseases from June 2003 to June 2005 in our hospital.268 cases were SLE,83 cases were SS,40 cases were DM/PM,21 cases were SSe.All patients had chest X-ray and the suspected cases had HRCT exam.The distribution of ILD among different diffuse CTD.the appearance between X-ray and HRCT appearances were compared.The correlation among HRCT appearance,different diseases and clinical features was studied.Results①In the 412 cases of CTD,ILD de- tected by HRCT was 9.7%(40 case in total),3,9% by X-ray.Among the 40 cases,DM/PM had the highest rate of ILD(25%),23.8% in SS,9.6% in SS and 6.3% in SLE.②The consensus rate between HRCT and X-ray was 40%.The rate of mis-diagnosis of ILD was 60% by X-ray.③The changes of interstitial involvement de- tected by HRCT were:ground glass change(41.0%),consolidation(32.8%),reticular change(16.4%)and hon- eycomb change(9.8%).The concomitant presence of two of the above changes were very common.④More level respiratory symptoms such as cough,panting,chest distress and chest pain and high level of complement were observed in patients with ground glass and consolidation changes,while high CRP level was seen in patients with consolidation and honeycomb changes(P

Objective To evaluate the role of autophagy in hippocampal neurons in cognitive dysfunction caused by sevoflurane anesthesia in juvenile rats.Methods One hundred four male SpragueDawley rats, aged 7 days, weighing 10-16 g, were randomly assigned into 3 groups using a random number table: control group (group C, n =8), sevoflurane anesthesia group (group S, n =48), and sevoflurane anesthesia + rapamycin group (group SR, n =48).Group C inhaled 60％ oxygen for 6 h.S and SR groups inhaled 3.6％ sevoflurane anesthesia for 6 h, and in addition, rapamycin 2 mg/kg was injected intraperitoneally at 1 h before of sevoflurane inhalation in group SR.The equal volume of phosphate buffer solution was given in C and S groups.At 1 h before sevoflurane anesthesia (T0) , immediately after the end of anesthesia (T1) , and at 12, 24 and 48 h after the end of anesthesia (T2-4) , 8 rats were randomly selected from S and SR groups to determine the expression of autophagy-related proteins microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3) Ⅰ , LC3 Ⅱ and Beclin-1 in hippocampal neurons (by Western blot).The ratio of LC3 Ⅱ/LC3 Ⅰ was calculated.Morris water maze test was performed at 5 weeks after the end of anesthesia to assess the cognitive function.The escape latency, frequency of crossing the original platform, and duration of swimming spent at the target quadrant were recorded.Results Compared with the values at T0, the expression of LC3 Ⅱ and Beclin-1 was significantly down-regulated at T1-3 , and the ratio of LC3 Ⅱ/LC3 [was decreased in group S, and the expression of LC3 Ⅱ and Beclin-1 was significantly up-regulated at T1-4, and the ratio of LC3 Ⅱ/LC3 Ⅰ was increased in group SR (P＜0.05).Compared with group C, the escape latency was significantly prolonged, the frequency of crossing the original platform was reduced, and the duration of swimming spent at the target quadrant was shortened at 3-5 days in group S (P＜0.05) , and no significant change was found in the parameters mentioned above in group SR (P＞ 0.05).Compared with group S, the escape latency was significantly shortened, the frequency of crossing the original platform was increased, and the duration of swimming spent at the target quadrant was prolonged at 3-5 days, the expression of LC3 Ⅱ and Beclin-1 was up-regulated at T1-4 , and the ratio of LC3 Ⅱ/LC3Ⅰ was increased in group SR (P＜0.05).Conclusion Weakened autophagy in hippocampal neurons is involved in cognitive dysfunction caused by sevoflurane anesthesia in the juvenile rats.

Objective To construct the secretory expression vector of recombinant human C-reactive protein(rhCRP) for its se-cretory expression in Pichia pastoris ,rhCRP was expressed as a secretory protein and purified ,and the immunity reactivity of the purified protein was identified .Methods The DNA fragment of rhCRP which was designed and synthesized was cloned into pPICZαA vector .Recombinant plasmid pPICZαA/rhCRP was linearized by SacⅠand transformed into Pichia pastoris X-33 by elec-trotransformation .The rhCRP was secreted into the medium under the methanol induction .RhCRP was purified by Histamine affin-ity chromatography .The purified rhCRP was identified by SDS-PAGE and Western blotting ,and its immunity reactivity and stabili-ty was identified by indirect ELISA .Results The pPICZαA/rhCRP expression vector was successfully constructed .The rhCRP of 23 × 103 was inducted and successfully expressed as a secretory protein by the recombinant Pichia pastoris strains .The rhCRP was purified by one step up to 90 .42% purity ,and it was showed good immunity and stability by indirect ELISA .Conclusion The rh-CRP with higher purity and immunoreactivity was successfully obtained by using the Pichia pastoris expression system ,which pro-vided an important experimental basis for producing anti-human CRP antibodies and developing testing CRP reagent .

Objective To investigate the changes and possible mechanisms of the expressions of metabolic pattern glutamic acid receptor 1(mGluR1) and mGluR3 in hippocampus of juvenile rats submitted to lithium chloride-pilocarpine induced model of epilepsy in 6 h,5 d,60 d after status epilepticus(SE) onset.Methods Seizures were induced in the juvenile rats with lithium and pilocarpine injected intraperito-neally,and behavioral changes and EEG were observed.Eighteen SD juvenile rats with SE were randomly divided into following groups: groupⅠ,in which the rats were killed at 6 h after SE onset(6 h SE),group Ⅱ,in which the animals were killed during the seizure-free period(5 days after SE onset),and group Ⅲ,in which the animals were killed in 60 days after SE induction(period of spontaneous recurrent seizures).And intraperitoneal injection of saline water control groups were divided into: groupⅠa,group Ⅱa and group Ⅲa.The hippocampus tissues after the rats were put to death were collected,the expressions of mGluR1 and mGluR3 mRNA were detected by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR) in the hippocampus of juvenile rats.Results EEG of rats in group Ⅰ were abnormal,but normal in groupⅡ,and 5(83%) cases of the juvenile rats in group Ⅲ manifested dissemination of sharp waves,spikes or spike wave.The saline control group did not spontaneously attack.There was more significant upregulation of mGluR1 mRNA expression(Pa0.05).The expressional levels of mGluR3 mRNA were upregulated in groupⅠ,group Ⅱ and group Ⅲ(Pa

Objective To further improve the awareness of the clinical feature of acute fibrinous and organizing pneumonia (AFOP).Methods One case of AFOP treated in our department was described in details.The relevant cases were searched in Wanfang database using key words acute fibrinous and organizing pneumonia [in Chinese].Results Four reports containing 9 cases were identified from published literature.A total of 10 cases (including this one) were analyzed.The patients included 7 males and 3 females (43 to 78 years of age).Eight patients presented with cough.Chest tightness and dyspnea were reported in 8 cases,and fever in 9 cases.Velcro crackles were heard in 4 patients.Laboratory tests showed WBC increased in 2 cases,increased neutrophil count in 6 cases,elevated C-reactive protein in 9 cases,and faster erythrocyte sedimentation rate in 8 cases.The partial oxygen pressure (PO2) ranged from 54 mmHg to 69 mmHg.Chest CT scan showed unilateral lesions in 3 cases and bilateral lesions in 7 cases initially.The main CT findings were patchy,consolidation and ground-glass opacities,sometimes associated with air bronchogram.The diagnosis was confirmed by lung biopsy in all the 10 cases.Bronchoscopy biopsy was conducted in 6 cases,and percutaneous lung biopsy in 3 cases.One patient received both bronchoscopy biopsy and percutaneous lung biopsy.Methylprednisolone was used in all cases.No patient received mechanical ventilation.One patient died.Conclusions AFOP is a new type of interstitial lung disease,the etiology of which is unknown.AFOP often occurs in middle-and old-aged patients.AFOP is easily misdiagnosed due to its unspecific clinical manifestations,which are similar to common pneumonia.The confirmation of AFOP diagnosis depends on pathological biopsy.Corticosteroids treatment is appropriate,but the dosage,duration,and long term effect of corticosteroids are not established.

The mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) are key regulators of cell growth and survival in physiological and pathological processes. Aberrant MAPK signaling plays a critical role in the development and progression of human cancer, as well as in determining responses to cancer treatment. The MAPK phosphatases (MKPs), also known as dual-specificity phosphatases (DUSPs), are a family of proteins that function as major negative regulators of MAPK activities in mammalian cells. Studies using mice deficient in specific MKPs including MKP1/DUSP1, PAC-1/DUSP2, MKP2/DUSP4, MKP5/DUSP10 and MKP7/DUSP16 demonstrated that these molecules are important not only for both innate and adaptive immune responses, but also for metabolic homeostasis. In addition, the consequences of the gain or loss of function of the MKPs in normal and malignant tissues have highlighted the importance of these phosphatases in the pathogenesis of cancers. The involvement of the MKPs in resistance to cancer therapy has also gained prominence, making the MKPs a potential target for anti-cancer therapy. This review will summarize the current knowledge of the MKPs in cancer development, progression and treatment outcomes.
Animals ; Dual-Specificity Phosphatases ; Homeostasis ; Humans ; Mice ; Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Phosphatases* ; Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases ; Pathologic Processes ; Phosphoric Monoester Hydrolases

Objective To perform facial nerve monitoring in patients under the low level of neuromuscular blockade during resection of acoustic neurinomas.Methods Twenty-eight patients with large,or medium acoustic neuroma underwent the surgery of acoustic neurinomas resection. During the operation,TOF and EEG monitoring were performed in order to detect the degree of muscle relaxation and the depth of anesthesia. Neuromuscular relaxation was maintained at T_4/T_1=25%～50% by adjusting doses of muscle relaxant and aneasthetic. Free-run EMG and Triggered EMG of orbicularis oris, orbicularis oculi, masseter and trapezius were recordered to monitor the function of the facial, trigeminal and accessory nerves, respectively. The function of the facial nerve was evaluated at first week and half year postoperatively according to House-brackmann classification.Results The facial never was successfully identified and mapped by neurominitoring in all 28 patients. successfully, tThe electrical stimulation was 0.1 mA-0.3 mA and no any involuntary body movement was observed in all patients ne of patients have moved during operation. The preservation of the facial nerve function following surgery was good. Five patients had a HB grade I, 13 a HB grade II, 8 a grade III and 2 a HB grade IV The facial nerve function was HB Grade Ⅰin 5 of 28 patients, HB GradeⅡ in 13, HB Grade Ⅲ in 8 and HB Grade Ⅳ in 2 immediately after operation. Six months after surgery, 10 casespatents showed demonstrated a HB GradeⅠof facial never function, 12 cases exhibited a slight palsy (HB Grade II) , and 5 cases exhibited a HB Grade III palsy and . Another 1 cases a exhibited severe palsy (HB Grade IV).Conclusions Facial nerve monitoring in patients under the low level of neuromuscular blockade can ensure the surgical safety and preserve the facial never function.

ObjectiveTo detect the difference of cytokines and antibodies productions by immunologic system from mice and rabbits vaccinated with the M.RCAg-1 chimeric protein,expressed in E.coli,formulation with different adjuvants,including Freund's adjuvant and three clinically acceptable adjuvants,namely,Al(OH)3,Montanide ISA720 and Montanide ISA51.MethodsSix weeks female BALB/c mice were vaccinated with recombinant protein formulated with different adjuvants through intranasal.Serum were collected to detect specific antibodies of M.RCAg-1 and individual Epitope by ELISA ; natural parasite antigen was recognized by indirect immunofluorescence assay; mouse specific T lymphocyte activation was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent spot test (ELISPOT) ; Affinity assay between protein and immune IgG of rabbits with the biosensor,and the growth of Plasmodiumfalciparum in vitro to evaluate by growth inhibition assay(GIA).ResultsDifferent formulation can induce different levels of antibody titers,the effection of ISA51 adjuvant was most closely with Freund's adjuvant,and can induce a higher specific antibody of 11 epitopes within proteins,can effectively stimulate cellular immune response based on the IFN-γ,to avidity Montanide ISA51 adjuvant immune antibodies and M.RCAg-1 protein affinity than the other two adjuvants;and Montanide ISA720 adjuvants and Al (OH)3 adjuvant group in mice can't induce a significant IFN-γresponse(P＞0.05).On avidity assay,the Montanide ISA51 formulation group was better than the other two adjuvants; and Montanide ISA720 and Al (OH)3 adjuvant formulation group can't induce a significant IFN-γresponse in mice(P＞0.05) ; the inhibition rates were 60% and 100% in 3D7 and Dd2 Plasmodium falciparum at a concentration of 2 mg/ml IgG by Montanide ISA51 formulated protein,and IgG of Al( OH)3 formulation could not effectively inhibit the in vitro growth of Plasmodium falciparum( 10% ),while IgG of Montanide ISA720 formulation could not inhibit growth of parasite in vitro.ConclusionBy comparing three clinically acceptable adjuvants and Freund's adjuvant in BALB/c mice and New Zealand rabbit,Montanide ISA51 adjuvants can be acceptable formulated M.RCAg-1 protein induced humoral and cellular immune responses,can be used as one of the candidate adjuvants.

ObjectiveTo explore the effects of vector fusion peptides on the conformation and immune reactivity of recombinant polyepitope antigens,M.RCAg-1.MethodsWe subcloned polyepitope artificial antigen gene,M.RCAg-1,into prokaryotic expression vectors,pDS-ex,that contain different fusion tags at the N-terminus or no any tag by different restriction enzyme cutting site.Three recombinant proteins expressed by these vectors,named P312-1,P312-2,and P312-3,were purified and purity is greater than 95％.Then BALB/c mice were vaccinated with the three proteins formulated with Freund's adjuvant through intranasal.Serum were collected to detect specific antibodies of M.RCAg-1 and individual epitope by ELISA ; natural parasite antigen was recognized by indirect immunofluorescence assay; mouse specific T lymphocyte activation was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent spot test (ELISPOT) ; and the growth of Plasmodium falciparum in vitro to evaluate by growth inhibition assay(GIA),and analyze secondary and tertiary structures of recombinant proteins from different expression vectors by bioinformatics and circular dichroism technique.ResultsThe P312-1,P312-2 have almost the same amino acid sequence,and the three proteins have the same immunogenicity in animal models(P＞0.05),however,the different proteins elicited various T-cell responses,the rabbit antibody induced by these proteins showed diverse efficacy in malaria parasite growth inhibition assaysin vitro ( respectively,93.9％,14.7％,54.3％ ).The significant differences of secondary and tertiary structures were shown in recombinant proteins from different expression vectors,analyzed by bioinformatics and circular dichroism technique,which demonstrated the change of protein molecule spaces conformation,and the obviously change of some epitope locations.ConclusionThese results suggest that the expressed polyepitope artificial antigens originating from the different vector fusion peptides indeed affect the protein folding and,subsequently,the epitope exposure.Thus,these proteins are able to induce both distinct humoral and cellular immune responses in animal models,and they affect the efficacy of immune inhibition against the parasite,the enhancement or suppresses.

Objective To identify risk factors associated with the severity of acute kidney injury (AKI) in-duced by crush syndrome and whether the patient required hemodialysis (HD). Method A retrospective study was designed. Within 19 days after the Chinese Wenchuan earthquake (May 12, 2008), 63 victims (33 men, 30women) of 2139 cases were hospitalized at Mianyang Central Hospital (Siehuau, China) because of crush syn-drome caused by crush injuries. The patients with renal dysfimcfion before the earthquake were excluded. Totally 63 patients with AKI associated with crush syndrome were included in this study and were divided into two groups: group 1, 25 patients, requiring HD (when urine volume <250 mL/d;serum potassium> 6 mmol/L) ; and group 2, 38 patients, without HD. The following data were collected retrospectively for all patients: (1) epidemiological parameters: age, gender, race, time under the rubble, liquid treatmem before being rescued; (2) clinical param-eters: blood pressure, body area crushed, amputation, fasciotomy, blood transfusion, quantity of fluid infusion, urine output in the first 24 hours; (3) initial laboratory data: complete blood count, urine analysis, serum chem-istry, arterial blood gas analysis. Comparisons between the two groups were made using SPSS 10.0. The quantita-tive data and categorical data were analyzed using t tests and χ2 tests, respectively. P -values < 0.05 were consid-ered to indicate significant differences. The significant variables were entered into logistic regression models to de-termine the risk factors for the severity of AK1 in patients with crush syndrome and whether the patient required HD. Results Four significant risk factors with P -values < 0.05 were identified: fasciotomy, cystatin C (Cys C)level, myoglobin (MB) level and lactic acidosis. The odds ratios (95% confidence intervals) were 8.641 (3.027～76.479), 6.956 (3.027～76.479), 5.379 (3.027～76.479) and 4.833 (2.569～32.764), respectively. Conclusions In addition to urine output and potassium levels, we found that four risk factors, namely faseiotomy, Cys C and MB levels, and lactic acidosis, were significanfly associated with the severity of AKI and whether the patient required hemodialysis.