cAMP response element binding protein(CREB) is a genetranscription regulator locating in the nucleus.The activated CREB by phosphoration plays an important role by binding to the cAMP response elements and modulate the transcription of various target genes.In addition,the activity of CREB is also regulated by lots of transcriptional regulators in signal transduction mechanism.In central nerve system,CREB participates in promoting neuron growth,the processes of plasticity and long term memory.More importantly,researches of CREB in the pathological processes of Alzheimers disease,Hungtingtons disease and HIV-related dementia have made a progress recently,providing a basis for some therapy strategies to the related neurodegenerative disorders.

Objective: To observe the effects of Tenglong Buzhong Decoction (TLBZD), a compound traditional Chinese herbal medicine, on proliferation and apoptosis of colon carcinoma cell line LS174T in vitro. Methods: Human colon carcinoma cell line LS174T and human colon epithelial cell line CRL-1790 were treated with different doses of TLBZD. Cell proliferation was detected with cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay and clone formation assay. Cell cycle and apoptosis were detected by flow cytometry, and caspase-3, -8 and -9 activities in LS174T cells were detected by colorimetric assay. Results: TLBZD had no obvious cytotoxicity in normal CRL-1790 cells. After 72-hour treatment of 1 mg/mL TLBZD, or 48- and 72-hour of 2 mg/mL TLBZD, or 24-, 48- and 72-hour of 5-20 mg/mL TLBZD, proliferation of LS174T cells was significantly inhibited. Clone formation of LS174T cells was significantly inhibited by 1 to 20 mg/mL TLBZD treatment. TLBZD at doses of 5 to 20 mg/mL also induced apoptosis and cell cycle arrest at G(0)/G(1) phase in LS174T cells. In addition, caspase-3, -8 and -9 activities were significantly elevated after 5 to 20 mg/mL TLBZD treatment. Conclusion: TLBZD can inhibit cell proliferation, arrest cell cycle at G(0)/G(1) phase, and induce apoptosis in LS174T cells, which may be related to activating of caspase-3, -8 and -9.

Cell senescence is an important anti-cancer mechanism and may contribute to cancer therapeutic outcome. The present study observed the effects of Tenglong Buzhong Decoction (TLBZD), a Chinese herbal formula, on senescence in human colon carcinoma LS-174-T cells.

Objective To explore the improvement effect of humanistic care on cognitive function impairment and living ability of patients with Alzheimer's disease. Methods 76 patients with Alzheimer's disease from January 2009 to May 2011 were taken as the research object.They were randomly divided into the control group and the observation group with 38 cases in each group.The control group was given conventional procedures for nursing care,and the observation group used humanistic nursing care as the guidance.The MMSE scale score,living ability index and family satisfaction degree before nursing and 1 month and 3 months after nursing for the two groups were taken for statistical comparison. Results The proportion of patients whose MMSE scale≥ 21 points and living ability score ranging from71 to 95 1 month and 3 months after care were higher than those of the control group.The satisfaction degree of patients in the observation group was also higher than the control group. Conclusions Humanistic care can significantly improve the cognitive dysfunction and living ability of patients with Alzheimer's disease,besides,family members of patients are more satisfied with this nursing model.

OBJECTIVE To study and improve the washing methods for the metal piping medical instruments. METHODS Some contaminated metal uteroventral scraping and drawing instruments were randomly divided into group A(by the ultrasonic vibration with proteinase washing method)and group B(by the traditional manual washing method). The effects of two washing methods were studied. RESULTS The qualified rate of experimental samples in the group A was higher than that in the group B(P

OBJECTIVE To appraise the bacteriostatic and blocking effect and cost construction of different kinds of materials.METHODS To divide all items into three parts at random:cotton fabric,paper-plastic package,and medical grade wrinkle paper and to study the bacteriostatic and blocking effect and cost construction of them.RESULTS Paper-plastic package and medical grade wrinkle paper had better bacteriostatic and blocking properties than cotton fabric.Comparing with cotton fabric,paper-plastic package and medical grade wrinkle paper could reduce the cost separately by 27% and 50%;the cost of wrinkle paper was lower than paper-plastic package by 32%.CONCLUSIONS Paper-plastic package and wrinkle paper have better effect on blocking bacteria and less cost than cotton fabric,which deserve more extensive application in clinic.

OBJECTIVE To comprehend the mycoetiology of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis(RVVC),and to analyze the drug resistance of pathogens.METHODS Vaginal secretion samples extracted from the cases which were diagnosed RVVC were inoculated and identified by coloration medium.Susceptibility test was carried out by Rosco scrip diffusion method.RESULTS Totally 178 monilias were isolated from 159 RVVC samples.From them 122(68.5%) were Candida albicans,49(27.5%)C.glabrata.The susceptibility test result of C.albicans was as follows: to amphotericin B(100.0%),clotrimazole(100.0%),mycostatin(99.2%),ketoconazole(KCZ)(99.2%),and miconazole(36.9%).That of non-C.albicans was to mycostatin(100.0%),amphotericin B(98.2%),econazole(96.4%),fluconazole(60.7%),and terbinafine(0).CONCLUSIONS C.albicans and C.glabrata are the main pathogenic fungsi which induce RVVC,non-C.albicans infection is upgraded manifestly,so fungus culture and susceptibility test must be done.Mycostatin,KCZ,and clotrimazole are the first selection for treatment of RVVC.

OBJECTIVE To investigate mechanisms of sulfamethoxazolel trimethoprim(SMZco) resistance in multi-drug-resistant strains of Shigella.METHODS The strains of multi-resistant Shigella were selected with K-B susceptibility method.The genes(sul1,dfrA1,dfrA5,dfrA12 and dfrA17) of SMZco resistance were detected by polymerase chain reaction(PCR).And using the DNA sequencing determined that bears the genotype.RESULTS In 20 Shigella strains the drug-resistance rate of Shigella to SMZco was 95.0%.Sul1,dfrA1,dfrA12 and dfrA17-positive rate was 15.0%,100.0%,5.0% and 0,DfrA1 positive gene sequencing showed highly homology with the sequence of GenBank.CONCLUSIONS There is a close relation of the SMZco resistance in Shigella to sul1 and dfrA1 existing.

OBJECTIVE To investigate mechanisms of chloramphenicol resistance in multi-drug-resistant strains of Shigella.METHODS The strains of multi-resistant Shigella were detected with K-B susceptibility method.The genes(catB,cmlA)of chloramphenicol resistance were detected by polymerase chain reaction(PCR)and the DNA sequencing.RESULTS In 20 strains,the drug-resistance rate of Shigella to chloramphenicol was 70.0%.Two strains carried cmlA but no catB detected was out.The cmlA gene product sequence showed it was cmlA1.CONCLUSIONS The multiple-drug resistante cmlA1 is detected out.This is the first report in China.

OBJECTIVE To explore the best method of cleaning and sterilization of laparoscopic apparatus.METHODS Laparoscopic apparatus useed in the hospital was divided into four groups at random:with artificial cleaning and sterilization by ethylene oxide(EO),with machine-cleaning and sterilization by EO,with artificial cleaning by hydrogen peroxide plasma,and with machine-cleaning and sterilization by hydrogen peroxide plasma.And The sterilization effect of four groups was observed.RESULTS The positive cleaning result of manual with ultrasonic cleaning was 97.5%,but with autowash cleaner was 73.3%.The rate of qualification of artificial-groups was higher than machine groups obviously(P