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Objective To investigate the role of high-mobility group box-1 (HMGB1) in the pathogenesis and the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the pathogenesis of TWP in treatment of RA.Methods A rat model of collagen induced arthritis (CIA) was developed and CIA rats were divided into the model group, the TWP group, the MTX group and the combination treatment group. And the tissues and blood were drawn from the rats 4 weeks later. HMGB1 expression in synovium, joint and the sera were tested by immunohistochemical stain and ELISA. Results HMGB l expression of the model in the synovium, joint and serum [(23.8±2.2) ng/ml] were remarkably higher than the control [(7.4±1.6) ng/ml] (P＜0.01); HMGB1 expression of the treatment groups in synovium, joint and serum [ (13.3±3.1), (17.4±4.9), (11.7±1.5 ) ng/ml]is obviously lower than the model (P＜0.01), and were higher than that of the controls(P＜0.05). Conclusion HMGB1 participates in the hyperplasia of synovial membrane, cartilage and bone destruction of CIA. The molecular mechanism for the TWP and MTX in the trentment of synovitis and bone destruction of RA is correlated with the expression of HMGB1.

Objective To explore the levels of plasma P-selectin and serum vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)and the correlations with blood lipid and c-reative protein(CRP)in patients with subcortical arteriosclerotic encephalopathy(SAE).Methods The levels of plasam P-selectin,serum VEGF,blood glucose,blood lipid and CRP from the SAE group with 54 patients,and normal control(NC)group with 57 healthy elder were compared and correlated analyzed.Results The levels of P-selectin [(17.61?5.63)ng/ml ]and VEGF[(126.33?47.51)pg/ml] in SAE group were significantly higher than those in NC group[(14.72?3.89)ng/ml,(102.59?40.16)pg/ml](all P

This study discussed the dual affiliated institutions of one author in a scientific paper.This issue could give rise to troubles such as the dispute over signature rights, dispute over intellectual property rights, etc. Moreover, it could bring negative effects on the development of science. In addition, some suggestions were put forward to deal with this issue.

Objective To explore the expression of nemo-like kinase (NLK) in primary hepatic carcino-ma (HCC) and its clinicopathological significance. Methods The expression of NLK was detected in 136 HCC samples by Immunohistochemistry. Results NLK expression was significantly up-regulated in HCC specimens compared to corresponding normal liver tissues. High expression of NLK was significantly associated with Ed-mondson-steiner grade, tumor size and number of tumor nodules (all P < 0.05). There was positive correlation between NLK and proliferation marker Ki-67 (P < 0.01). Kaplan-Meier analysis showed the high expression NLK group was significantly associated with poor overall survival and disease-free survival (all P < 0.001). Univariate analysis showed that the high expression NLK was associated with poor prognosis (P < 0.001). Multivariable Cox regression analysis suggested that the expressions of NLK and Ki-67 , Edmondson-steiner grade , metastasis , tu-mor size and number of tumor nodules were independent prognostic indicators for HCC. Conclusions NLK was markedly upregulated in HCC specimens, and it might be an independent prognostic marker for HCC. NLK might play an important role in tumorigenesis, progression and prognosis of HCC.

Objective To discuss the prognoais after hyperglycemia and electrolyte imbalance caused by stress in moderate or severe hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy newborns. Methods Blood sugar and electrolyte of 73 HIE patients, who hospitalized in our hospitial, including 73 moderate or severe patients and 63 mild patients. Results There was significant difference with increase of serum glucose,decrease of serum sodium and calcium between mod- erate or severe and mild HIE. The rate of hyperglycemia, hyponatremia and hypocalcemia was higher in moderate or severe HIE with 2 or more organ dyafunction than I alone. Conclusion The moderate or severe HIE newborns early time presents the hyperglycemia and the low blood sodium, the low serum calcium often prompts organism existence serious stress response, and prompts electrolyte disorder.

BACKGROUND: A latest research indicates that γ~δ T cells following touching with microbe products show characteristics as dendritic cells and antigen-presenting cells (APC) and induce intensive immune response of CD4~+ CD8~+ γ~δ T cells.OBJECTIVE: To verify APC-like functions of γ~δ T cells during transplantation rejection, investigate a simple and effective method to amplify γ~δ T cells in vitro, and to infect γ~δ T cells with FasL retrovirus system.DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: An animal experiment was performed at Central Laboratory of the First Affiliated Hospital of the Fourth Military Medical University of Chinese PLA from August 2007 to August 2008. MATERIALS: A total of 60 healthy adult Wistar rats of clean grade and weighing 200-320 g were used to establish donor and receptor models with segmental heterotopic small intestine transplantation.METHODS: Models of segmental heterotopic small intestine transplantation were established using three sleevelet vascular anastomosis. γ~δ T cells were obtained using flow cytometry and its function was demonstrated. Mononuclear cells were routinely separated and amplified with Mtb-Ag. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Cell proliferation was observed; percentage of γ~δ T cells for lymphocytes was detected using TCRγ~δ magnetic beads kit; γ~δ T cells following transfection were detected using pLXSN FasL retrovirus system. RESULTS: Activated γ~δ T cells showed dendritic cell-like adhesion function and APC-like functions during transplantation rejection. γ~δ T cells accounted 4.5% for mononuclear cells, the purification of γ~δ T cells was up to 72.2% on the 10~(th) day after activated by Mtb-Ag, and the purification of γ~δ T cells was up to 99.1% through positive magnetic sorting. 285 bp FasL fragment demonstrated that the gene integration was observed in PA317 cells. The ration of FasL+ cells was 97.3% after infected by pLXSN FasL retrovirus system.CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated APC-like functions of γ~δ T cells during transplantation rejection. γ~δ T cells were successfully amplified in vitro. PA317/ pLXSN2FasL+ retrovirus system was successfully constructed and γ~δ T cells were modified by FasL retrovirus system.

Objective To investigate clinical service delivered at the Polyclinic of Beijing 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Village and outcomes of the medical patients visited there.to provide experiences in medical care service for other mass-gatherings in the future.Methads Clinical data of all the medical patients evaluated at the Polyclinic during July 27 to August 27 and during August 29 to September 19,2008 were reviewed retrospectively.with univariate and multivariate analyses.Results In total.1537 and 1206 medical patients visited the Polyclinic at the Olympic and Paralympic Village,respectively.Proportion of athletes visited was hisher during the Paralympic Games than that during the Olympic Games(14.2% vs.9.8%,P<0.01).We reeeived 775 patients(50.4%)with acute respiratory tract disorders,including 16 cases(1.0%)with asthma,during the Olympic Games,and 686(56.9%),including eight cases (0.7%)with asthma,during the Paralympic Games,and antibiotics were prescribed for 149(9.7%)and162(13.4%)of them,respectively.Twelve(0.8%)patients were hospitalized during the Olympic Games and four(0.3%)during the Paralyrnpie Games,and age equal to or nlore than 55 years and digestive disease were independent risk factors for hospitalization,with odds ratios(ORs) of 5.3 and 9.5 and their 95% confidence intervals(Cls)of 1.4-19.6 and 2.5-36.4,respectively.Conclusions Acute respiratory disorder was the most connnon cause for medical visits in the Polyclinic.Asthma did not play a significant role to iniluence athletes'performance in the Beijing 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games.Antibiotic prescription in the Polyclinic had been controled to an acceptable level.Conditions in elder patients and those with digestive disorder tended to be severe.deserving more attention infuture's mass gathering.

Objective To summarize the clinical experience of reconstruction by using free flap after operation of head and neck tumor. Method A retrospective review was performed of 36 cases who were operated with free flap to reconstruct postoperative defects in head and neck tumor from March 2007 to March 2009, 28 cases repaired by free anterolateral thigh(ALT) flap, 8 cases repaired by free forearm flap. Results The operations of 26 cases repaired with free ALT flap were successful, 2 cases were necrosis. Vascular pedicle flap was 8-18 cm long, mean 12.5 cm, 25 cases were muscle skin perforator, 3 cases were muscle clearance wear. Eight cases of free forearm flap were successful. All of 36 cases recovered well. Conclusions The successful rate of free flap is perfect, and there is no serious complication in doner-site. The flap can be shaped into various forms. Free flap is an ideal measure to reconstruct hypopharynx and to preserve the laryngeal function.

Objective To evaluate prescribing antibiotics in medical patients visiting the polyclinic at 2008 Beijing Olympic Village for its further reasonable use. Methods Clinical prescriptions for all the medical patients at the polyclinic were reviewed retrospectively. Consistency between antibiotics prescriptions and their indications formulated before 2008 Beijing Olympic Games was evaluated, as well as related factors for their overuse. Results In total, 1537 patients visited the polyclinic and 1233 recipes were prescribed,with 956 patients (62. 2% ) with infections, including 809 (52. 6% ) of respiratory infections. One hundred and forty-nine of 1537 patients (9. 7% ) were treated with antibiotics, accounting for 12. 1 percent of all prescriptions, and 43 cases (28.9%) were identified as antibiotics overuse, including 39 cases with respiratory infections. Prevalence of antibiotics overuse was significantly more for patients of domestic employees than that for non-employees (34. 6% vs. 14.3% , P <0. 01 ), with art independent association between them (OR 3.07, 95% CI 1.11 - 8. 50). Conclusions Although the polyclinic has successfully reduced unnecessary antibiotics use, their overuse remains to be reduced, and physicians' strict adhesion to indications for antibiotics use and patient education are essential for their rational use in primary care of China.