Objective To evaluate the performance verification of serum copper detected by Roche Cobas 8000 automatic biochemical analyzer.Methods Referring to CLSI files and other documents,the precision,accuracy,analysis of measuring range and reference interval of serum copper from Roche Cobas 8000 automatic biochemical analyzer were verified.Results The coefficient of variations (CV) of within-run precision with high and low values were 2.96％,2.91％,respectively;CV of the between-run precision with high and low values were 3.07％,2.99％,respectively,which were all less than the CV provided by the manufacturer (10.00％).The bias between detection results and target value were 1.78％ and 1.56％,respectively,which were all within the measurement range of quality assessment.Analysis of measuring range of the detected items was in line with the linear range provided by the specification.The quotative biological reference range conformed to the group of this laboratory services.ConclusionThe main analytic characteristic of serum copper measurement by Roche Cobas 8000 automatic biochemical analyzer is consistent with acceptable quality standards,and the experimental evaluation project of CLSI shows maneuverability and practicability.

Animals ; Apoptosis ; Cardiomegaly ; metabolism ; pathology ; Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3 ; metabolism ; Mice ; Mice, Transgenic ; Myocytes, Cardiac ; cytology

Antigens, CD1 ; metabolism ; Child, Preschool ; Cholangitis, Sclerosing ; diagnosis ; etiology ; metabolism ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Female ; Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell ; complications ; metabolism ; pathology ; Humans ; Immunohistochemistry ; Liver ; metabolism ; pathology ; S100 Proteins ; metabolism

Objective To measure the levels of serum transferrin receptors (sTfR) and serum ferritin (SF) in children with hemoglobin H disease for investigation the iron metabolism(sideropenic or iron overload) and to guide the proper intervention.To get a best index of judging the iron overload in HbH children by analysis of the values of sTfR and sTfR/lgSF.Methods Peripheral blood specimens were obtained from 50 cases of HbH children and 30 cases of healthy normal controls,the levels of sTfR and SF were examined by enzyme linked immunosorbent assays(ELISA).The diagnosis efficiency of sTfR and sTfR/lgSF in HbH children′s iron metabolism was judged by receiver operator cha-racteristic (ROC) curve analysis.Results The level of sTfR in HbH group was (6.74?1.02) mg?L-1,which was significantly lower than that in healthy control group[(8.09?0.67) mg?L-1](P

Objective To observe the effect of transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1) on thyroid peroxidase activity and the expression of mRNA in primary porcine thyrocytes, and approach its possible mechanism. Methods In vitro cultured porcine thyrocytes were divided into 0 μg/L(control group), 2, 5, and 10 μg TGF-β1/L groups.After cultured for 72 h, the cell survival rate was measured with methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) assay and the thyroid peroxidase (TPO) activity was measured by guaiacol method. The expression of TPO mRNA was determined cell survival rates of 2, 5, 10 μg/L groups(85.26%, 75.14% and 63.21%) were significantly lower(all P < 0.05 ).significantly decreased as compared with the control group [(2.143 ± 0.102), all P < 0.05)], and the TPO of TGF-β1, the lower the expression of TPO mRNA [(0.875 ± 0.078), (0.466 ± 0.044), (0.273 ± 0.007)] compared with the control group[(1.419 ± 0.148), all P < 0.05)]. Conclusions The inhibiting effect of TGF-β1 on primary cultured porcine thyrocytes may be related to its mechanism of inhibiting TPO activity and reduced mRNA expression.

Child ; Humans ; Lymphoma, Follicular ; diagnosis ; therapy

Gaucher Disease ; Humans

Objective To study the relationship between blood uric acid(BUA)level and oxidative stress in the elderly. Methods One hundred and eighteen healthy subjects who aged 60years and over were recruited.They were divided into 3 groups according to the serum uric acid level:(1)Control group:BUA 142-416 μmol/L;(2)Hyperuricemia group Ⅰ:BUA 417-470 μmol/L;(3)Hyperuricemia group Ⅱ:BUA＞470 μmol/L.Serum xanthine oxidase(XO)activity,superoxide dismutase(SOD)activity,total antioxidation capacity(TAOC)and peroxide concentration were examined. Results (1)No significant differences in TAOC[control group:(8.40±2.09),Hyperuricemia group Ⅰ:(8.13±1.92)and Hyperuricemia group Ⅱ:(7.95±1.54)U/ml,all P＞O.05)and in SOD activity[control group:(80.57±15.44),Hyperuricemia group Ⅰ:(81.37±11.92)and Hyperuricemia group Ⅱ:(87.45±11.38)U/ml,all P＞0.05)among the 3 groups were found.The serum peroxide level and XO activity were significantly higher in hyperuricemia group Ⅰ and Ⅱ[XO activity:(9.17±1.68) vs.(9.32±1.87)U/ml,all P＜0.05;serum peroxide:(149.5±25.7)vs.(150.7±23.1)μmol/L,all P＜0.05]than in group control[XO activity:(7.81±1.84),serum peroxide:(122.5±33.8)].(2)Multifactorial regression analysis showed TAOC was related to age,triglyceride and uric acid(all P＜0.05),XO activity was related to uric acid(P＜0.05)and peroxide concentration was related to age and uric acid(all P＜0.05). Conclusions This study supports the presence of the xanthine oxidase-related oxidative stress in the elderly with hyperuricemia.

Child ; Hodgkin Disease ; therapy ; Humans

OBJECTIVETo study the effects of sacral nerve root electrostimulation (SNS) on the colon function and its mechanisms in rats with spinal cord injury (SCI).

METHODSOne hundred and four Wistar rats were divided into three groups: A, B and C. A group ( n = 24) was divided into three subgroups (n = 8) for studying the bioelectricity: Normal group (NG), SCI group (SCI) and SCI group with SNS(SNS); B group( n = 24) was divided into three subgroups( n = 8) for studying the colon motility: NG, SCI and SNS. C group( n = 56) were divided into three groups for studying the change of morphology and neurotransmitters(SP and VIP): NG (n = 8), SCI (n = 24), and SNS (n = 24) . In SCI and SNS, included of three subgroups: 24, 48, 72 h after spinal cord injury (n = 8).

RESULTSIn SCI group, the activity of bioelectricity in proximal and distal colon was reduced; the colon motility was lessened, and colon mucosa appeared different degree of damage; cell-cell connections between intestinal epithelial cells were destroyed. The expressions of substance P(SP) and vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) in colon were decreased obviously. SNS was found to activate the bioelectricity, promote the colon motility, improve the intestinal mucosal, and increase the expressions of SP and VIP. Conclusion: SNS can activate the peristalsis, rehabilitate the motility of denervated colon, protection of the intestinal mechanical barrier between intestinal epithelial cells and tight junction, rebuild the colon function through activating the bioelectricity and increase the expressions of SP and VIP.

Animals ; Colon ; physiopathology ; Electric Stimulation Therapy ; Epithelial Cells ; drug effects ; Intestinal Mucosa ; drug effects ; Lumbosacral Region ; innervation ; Neurotransmitter Agents ; metabolism ; Rats ; Rats, Wistar ; Spinal Cord Injuries ; therapy ; Substance P ; metabolism ; Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide ; metabolism