Carcinoma, Squamous Cell ; genetics ; metabolism ; Head and Neck Neoplasms ; genetics ; metabolism ; Humans ; MicroRNAs ; genetics ; metabolism

Air ; analysis ; Air Pollutants ; analysis ; Hazardous Substances ; analysis ; Spectrophotometry, Atomic ; methods

AIM:To investigate the differences among Lenstar 900, A-scan ultrasound and keratometer in measurement of axial length ( AL ) , anterior chamber depth ( ACD ) and corneal curvature ( K1 , K2 , Km ) , and evaluate the consistency of the instruments, with the purpose providing references for the clinical application of Lenstar 900.
METHODS: In this study we picked up 36 patients ( 50 eyes ) underwent cataract surgery, and lens nucleus hardness were under level IV. Before the operation, AL, ACD and K1 , K2 , Km were measured by Lenstar 900, A-scan ultrasound and keratometer respectively. The differences between the results were compared by the paired t-test. The correlation of the results was analyzed by Pearson correlation analysis, and the consistency was measured by Bland-Ahamn method.
RESULTS: The mean AL and ACD values measured by Lenstar 900 and A-scan ultrasound had no significantly statistic differences (P>0. 05). The K1, K2, Km measured by Lenstar 900 and keratometer were not significantly statistical different (P>0. 05). The results measured by these three instruments had close linearity correlation ( r>0.9, P<0. 01). The consistency of the results was well in Bland-Ahamn analysis.
CONCLUSION:The preoperatively biometric result of Lenstar 900, A - scan ultrasound and keratometer in patients with cataract are all reliable, and they can be substituted by each other. However, Lenstar 900 can not only measure AL, ACD and corneal curvature at the same time, but also cornal thickness, lens thickness, white to white, pupil size, optical axis eccentricity, retinal thickness and so on. It has a number of advantages such as non-touching, convenient and efficient, and can be recommended to use widely.

Objective To study role of MDC/CCI22-CCR4 axis in mouse milky spots with peritoneal carcinomatosis of gastric cancer. Methods We examined the expression of CCR4 in 615 Mouse gastric cancer cell (MFC) lines by RT-PCR and Western-blot; Peritoneal metastasis model on the 615mouse was established by intraperitoneal injection of 0.2 ml MFC cells(1×104 cells). Dil fluorescence was used to observe the transfer process and section of MFC. Immunohistochemistry was conducted to detect the expression of CCR4 and CCL22 in omental milky spot; the structure of Milky spot was observed by scanning electron microscopy. Mice were randomly divided into 2 groups, namely, the saline control group (received saline) and MFC group. The concentration of CCL22 in ascitic fluid was measured in the 615 mice injected MFC after 6,8,10 days and in the saline group. Results MFC first metastasizes to the milky spot on the omentum, the expression of CCR4 and CCL22 were observered in the milky spot. The surface layer cells in milky spot consisted of discontinuous mesothelial cells and mainly macrophages and lymphocytes. The average value of CCL22 was 43 pg/ml and 364 pg/ml respectively in saline control group and MFC group.Conclusions MDC/CCL22-CCR4 axis plays an important role in the development of peritoneal carcinomatosis in mouse gastric cancer.

The research of interleukin-13 receptor ?2(IL-13R?2) chain is a rising pop these years.Previous studies have shown that many human tumors overexpress IL-13R?2 chain,while normal cells do not express this receptor or express very low level.This difference of express level is significant to diagnose and cure tumors by the IL-13R?2-directed toxin fusion protein.During the past decade,the structure and the function of IL-13R?2 together with the relationship between this receptor and tumors has been further developed.Therefore new therapies and theories can be proposed as the clinical tumor treatments.In this case,the expression in various tumor cell lines was not only focused on but also on the IL-13 and toxin fusion protein killing effect in both the cell level and the in vivo level.Besides,an overview of the mechanism in the treatment of IL-13R?2-directed toxin fusion protein together with the improved methods for fusion protein purification and other relative tumor therapy was given.In conclusion,the current status and progress of IL-13R?2 as well as IL-13R?2-directed toxin fusion protein in tumor therapy were represented.

DEK protein's carboxy-terminal DNA-binding region(CBD)is a newly found DNA-binding domain of DEK,which contains several phosphorylation sites and has a close correlation with DEK protein's function in vivo and in vitro.Using prokaryotic expression system,the peptide of DEK protein's carboxy-terminal DNA-binding region(CDB)was expressed and purified.In detail,the CDB DNA fragment was constructed into pET-30a(+)vector,and E.coli BL21(DE3)competent cells were used as host cells.The fusion protein His-CBD was expressed by induction of IPTG and purified by Ni-NTA agarose.The result of SDS-PAGE showed that the molecular weight of the purified protein was about 10.7kDa.Electrophoretic mobility shift assay(EMSA)indicated that DEK-CDB prefered to bind to supercoiled form of DNA in vitro,it had similar character to the binding of whole length DEK protein with DNA.This suggested that the carboxy-terminal DNA-binding region of DEK protein might function on the binding of DEK protein to DNA partly.

Objective To investigate the effect of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) on intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) expression in rat model with congestive heart failure (CHF). Methods The model of CHF in male Sprague-Dawley rat was established using subcutaneous injection of isoproterenol. The rats were randomized into model group (n = 10),angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) group ( n=10) and IGF- 1 group ( n = 10). The rats injected with saline were used as normal controls (n=10). The haemodynamic parameters of rats in each group were detected. The concentration of plasma angiotensin Ⅱ (Ang Ⅱ ) and expression of ICAM-1 in rat myocardium were determined by radioimmunoassay and immunohistochemistry,respectively. Results Compared with model group, ACEI and IGF-1 could rescue the diversities of hemodynamic parameters. In addition, ACEI and IGF-1 could also significantly down-regulated concentration of plasma Ang Ⅱ and inhibited ICAM-1 expression. Compared with ACEI, IGF-1 more significantly inhibited ICAM-I expression (0. 804 ± 0. 024 vs. 1. 254 ± 0. 059) and down-regulated concentration of plasma AngⅡ [(369.2±65.0) μg/L vs. (384.4±56.2) μg/L]. Conclusions IGF-1 can suppress ICAM-1 expression in rat model with CHF induced by isoproterenol. This effect may be related to inhibiting activation of RAS system.

OBJECTIVESTo evaluate the clinical characteristics, in-hospital and three-year outcome in ST-elevation myocardial Infraction (STEMI) patients receiving conservative treatment (CT), thrombolytic treatment (TT) and primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in Beijing.

METHODSThis 12-month prospective, multicenter registry study was conducted in 19 hospitals with 808 patients with STEMI in Beijing between Jan. 2006 and Dec. 2006, 518 (64%) received PCI, 106 (16.1%) received TT and 184 (22.8%) received CT therapy. Patients were followed up for 3 years.

RESULTSAt baseline, the age of patients in CT group [(64.5 ± 13.5) years] was significantly higher than those in TT group p(57.9 ± 11.0) years] and in PCI group [ (60.4 ± 12.3) years, all P<0.01]; and the median time from symptom onset to hospital in CT group (207 min) was significantly longer than those in TT group (130 min) and PCI group (130 min, all P<0.01). Emergency Medical Service (EMS) use was significantly higher in PCI group (184/518, 35.5%) than in CT group (46/184, 27.3%) and TT group (29/107, 25.0%, all P<0.05). Health insurance holder was the highest in PCI group (P<0.01). PCI was performed less frequently than thrombolytic therapy [66.6% (345/518) vs. 80.2% (85/106)m P=0.02] during off-hours and more frequently performed in tertiary hospitals than in secondary hospitals[66.8%(437/651) vs. 52.6% (81/154, P<0.01)]. The in-hospital mortality and the cardiovascular mortality at 3 year after hospital discharge was significantly higher in CT group [9.2% (17/185) and 9.4% (15/159)] than in PCI group [3.5% (18/518), 4.5% (20/446)] and TT group [6.6% (7/106), 2.3% (2/86), all P<0.01]. Patients in PCI group had the highest adherence level of aspirin, β-blocker, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin-receptor blockers or statins at 3-years follow-up (all P<0.05). Multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression analysis showed that only PCI was associated with lower risk of cardiovascular death (HR-0.40, 95% CI:0.21-0.73, P<0.01).

CONCLUSIONSSocial and clinical setting may affect the physician's decision to provide reperfusion therapy in Beijing for STEMI patients. Better adherence of secondary preventive drugs and lower cardiovascular death are observed in STEMI patients receiving PCI during the 3-year follow-up

Aged ; China ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Myocardial Infarction ; therapy ; Percutaneous Coronary Intervention ; Prognosis

The study reports the detection of neuroprotective effect of 10 kinds of coumarin derivatives and explores their possible mechanism. MTT method was used to screen the neuroprotective effect of 10 coumarin derivatives on neurotoxic agents (Aβ25-35 and rotenone) or OGD (oxygen-glucose deprivation). A compound with better protective effect was obtained. Then the effect of this compound on neurotoxic agents on PC12 was detected by the morphological observation. Furthermore, the effect of compound 3 on microglia with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induced inflammation was detected. And the inflammatory factor was tested. Finally, direct free radical scavenging ability was detected. Compound 3 was found to be the best compound through three neurons toxic models. Not only compound 3 ameliorated cell viability reduced by three neurons toxic models, but also significantly inhibited the production of inflammatory factor (TNF-α and IL-1β). And its free radical scavenging ability is very good, especially the effect on superoxide anion, which is comparable with vitamin C. The significant scavenging effect of compound 3 on superoxide anion might be the mechanism of the neuroprotection. Compound 3 as a potential neural cell protective agent merits further investigation.
Animals ; Coumarins ; chemistry ; Free Radical Scavengers ; chemistry ; Inflammation ; Microglia ; drug effects ; Neurons ; drug effects ; Neuroprotective Agents ; chemistry ; PC12 Cells ; Rats

Objective To evaluate the potential of interventional regional arterial infusion for severe acute pancreatitis (SAP). Methods Regional arterial infusion with somatostatin and antibiotic was performed in 20 cases of SAP within 4 hours after diagnosis confirmed,and pressurized infusion lasted for 5 days. Another 28 cases of SAP as control group received drug treatment all over the body. The SAP clinical data such as symptom,mortality,complication rate and stay time in hospital were analysed in two groups. Results There were significant differences in remission,serum amylase,urine amylase and lipase between the regional and total infusion groups. The stay time in hospital,mortality,complication and operation rate were lower in regional infusion group than those of control group(P