Objective To observe the changes of serum IGF-I,VEGF levels in premature infants,and to dis-cuss the predicting values for the development of ROP;Methods Preterm infants admitted into those whose birth weight ( BW)≤1 500g and ( or) gestational age ( GA)≤31 weeks joined in ROP-screen,and those who were diag-nosed as ROP according to ICROP were included into ROP group.In the same time,those who didn't develop ROP were divided into the control group.Serum IGF-I,VEGF were measured one week from their birth or correct gestational age of 31 weeks.Serum IGF-I, VEGF were evaluated with ELISA method.Results The concentration of IGF-I, VEGF:Group ROP[(20.65 ±11.11)μg/L,(195.61 ±105.98)ng/L] were all significantly lower than the control group [(42.86 ±18.72)μg/L,(363.59 ±101.08)ng/L](all P<0.01).There were significant different of birth weight[ROP group (1 229.69 ±232.37)g,the control group (1 401.32 ±171.78)g;t=4.144)],GM[ROP group (3.20 ±1.23)mmol/L,the control group (3.70 ±1.17)mmol/L;t=2.082],the time of oxygen inhaling[ROP group (32 ±22)d,the control group (21 ±12)d;t=-2.856],oxygen inhalation mode(the percentage of mechanical ventilation)[ROP group 33/48(68.8%),the control group 16/50(32.0%);χ2 =16.363] and fertilization way(the percentage of test tube baby)[ROP group 13/48(27.1%),the control group 4/50(8.0%);χ2 =6.262] between ROP and control group (all P<0.05).Conclusion The low serum IGF-I(<28.08μg/L),VEGF(<232.89ng/L) of a premature in the first week or correct gestational age of 31 weeks and (or)BW≤1 500g would probably suggest the development of ROP.

Objective To evaluate the clinical significance of the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine international(IFCC) reference reagent(SRM2B) standardized ,particles unit method in detecting the lipoprotein(a)[Lp (a)] .Methods Precision ,linearity ,clinical reportable range ,reference interval index of total number of particles in the kit express-ing Lp(a) by nmol/L were evaluated ,and compared with the kit expressed Lp(a) by mg/L .At the same time serum alanine amin-otransferase(ALT) ,aspartate aminotransferase(AST) ,total bilirubin(TBIL) ,UREA ,creatinine(CREA) ,triglycerides(TG) ,total cholesterol(CHOL) ,high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C) ,low density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C) of all the subjects were detected and the correlations of them between LP(a) were analyzed .Results The method with-run coefficient of variation (CV)<1 .5% ,between-run CV< 2 .0 .Within the scope of 0 .6 -236 .0 nmol/L the linear was good(r2 = 0 .996 2) .Reportable range:7-720 nmol/L ,normal reference range <75 nmol/L .With a total mass(mg/L) said good correlation between content Lp(a) kit .The correlation of Lp (a) and ALT ,AST ,TBIL ,UREA ,CERA ,TG ,CHOL ,HDL-C ,LDL-C of were -0 .120 ,-0 .091 ,-0 .372 ,-0 .096 ,-0 .087 ,0 .056 ,0 .263 ,0 .226 ,0 .159 .Conclusion This methods shows good performance ,and without interfer-ence from serum ALT ,AST ,UREA ,CERA ,TG ,HDL-C ,LDL-C levels ,but affected by the levels of serum TBIL and CHOL .It could be traced to the IFCC international reference methods and reference materials(SRM2B) ,which isn′t influenced by Lp(a) poly-morphisms ,detects Lp(a) particle number really ,expressed Lp(a) protein with nmol/L accurately ,helps evaluating clinical cardio-vascular disease risk ,and increases the comparability among different clinical research data .

Objective To explore the risk factors of stroke- associated pneumonia (SAP) in stroke patients. Methods A retrospective study was designed to analyze the clinical data of 159 patients with stroke. They were divided into SAP group (n=35) and non-SAP group (n=124). Their age, gender, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, gastric mucosal protective agents, dysphagia after stroke (DAS), stroke history, type of stroke, hypoproteinemia, disturbance of consciousness, nasal feeding and smoking were analyzed with univariate analysis and multivariate Logistic regression analysis. Results 22% of the 159 patients suffered from SAP. Univariate analysis showed, there was statistical difference in age (P<0.01), gastric mucosal protective agents (P<0.01), DAS (P<0.01), hypoalbuminemia (P<0.05), disturbance of consciousness (P<0.05), nasal feeding (P<0.001) and smoking (P<0.01) between two groups. Binary Logistic regression for the multivariate analysis indicated that age≥70 years old, DAS, nasal feeding and smoking were the risk factors related with SAP. After adjusting for all other variables, the odds of SAP were 5.119 times higher for patients requiring nasal feeding than those without nasal feeding. Conclusion There is a high morbidity for SAP, which is attributed to multiple factors. Age≥70, DAS, nasal feeding and smoking may be the most important risk factors related with SAP.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical efficacy of self-made 32P applicator for treating different kinds of keloid. others were treated with surgical excision combined with self-made 32P applicator. The 32P applicator was shaped according to the size and shape of the diseased region and the application time was calculated according to the dose rate and the decay correction. 4.0-5.0 Gy was applied in every diseased region in each of the four days (one course), and 4-6 courses in total was required, with 4 weeks of intervals following each course. For children, dose was reduced to 4 Gy or less once a day in every diseased region. Patients in the operation combined with application group were performed keloids excision first. Then 32P applicators were applied to the wound without any exudation in the same way as above. RESULTS: Of all the 39 patients (lesion thickness≤0.3 cm, 32P applicator therapy only), 32 ones was cured (82.1%), with the total effective rate of 98%. For patients with lesion thickness > 0.3 cm, the total effective rate of 32P applicator therapy and surgical excision combined with self-made 32P applicator were 55.6% and 93.3% respectively, and the difference was ofsignificance (P < 0.01 ). Among these patients, those with disease course less than 9 months had the effective rates of 25.0% and75.0% corresponding to 32P applicator therapy only and surgical excision combined with self-made 32p applicator respectively.For those with long course of disease, the effective rates were 13% and 77% respectively. A total of 26 patients experienced local buming and slight pain during the 32P applicator treatment, and all the symptoms were relieved by using calamine lotion; 5 patients and 2 patients expedencad grade Ⅰ and Ⅱ radio dermatitis respectively, which were relieved by using Mupirocin Ointment. No radio dermatitis of grade Ⅲ or above occurred to any patient. In addition, pigmentation or color changing occurred at local skins of cured patients.CONCLUSION: 32P applicator therapy is safe and effective for treating keloid. For patients with short disease course and lesion thickness ≤0.3 cm, 32P applicator therapy only is enough. Otherwise, patients are suggested to use 32P applicator after operation.

The volatile oils of endophyte isolates R1 (Acremonium sp.) and R2 (Acremonium sp.) from Aqui-laria sinensis were extracted by solvent method. Twenty and sixteen ingredients were identified from the volatile oils of R1 and R2 by GC-MS, respectively. Fatty acids, such as oleic acid, linoleic acid, hexa-decanoic acid etc., were the main components, whereas terpenoids like 1,8-cineole, zingiberene, ar-curcumene were also found in both oils. It’s the first report about the volatile oil constituents of endophyte isolates from A. sinensis.

Objective To study the diagnosis and treatment of gastric stromal tumor(GST). Methods The clinical manifestation,pathological features ,diagnosis and treatment of 14 patients with GST were retrospectively analysed . Results Of the 14 GST,7 located in the fundus and the body of the stomach, 7 in the antrum of the stomach. The main symptom was abdominal pain, All the 14 GST were diagnosed by endoscopey, barium, ultrasound and CT. All patients were treated by excision. Histological diagnosis was as benign tumor in 8(57.1%)cases, uncertain types in 5 (35.7%)cases , and malignant tumor in 1 ( 7.1 %)case. There were local recurrence in 3 cases and death in 1 case after the operation. Conclusions The complete local excision is recommended for GST patients. Long term postoperative follow up is necessary for patients with GST. Reexcision may be helpful to the patients with recurrence or metastasis.

Objective To evaluate the feasibility and effect of transthoracic echocardiography(TTE)on guiding the occlusion of the soft-rim atrial septal defect(ASD).Methods Sixty two patients with the soft-rim ASD were enrolled.The size of ASD was measured and rim of ASD was observed by TTE on various views by using color Doppler system with tissue harmonic function before occlusion,and filmy rim of ASD with flapping which could not sustain occluder was eliminated.The size of occluder was selected by integratively judging the size of ASD and"sustainable diameter of ASD"The waist size of occluder was measured after releasing occluder and compared with the longest diameter of ASD and"sustainable diameter of ASD"measured by TTE.Results The longest diameter of ASD measured by TTE before occlusion was 11-35 mm[average(21.6±5.2)mm],the "sustainable diameter of ASD"was 15-37 mm[average(25.6±5.(J)mm],the size of selected occluder was 18-44mm[average(30.7±5.5)mini and the waist size of released occluder was 13-35 mm[average(24.2±5.6)mm].Fine correlation was existed between the longest diameter of ASD measured by TTE and the waist size of released occluder(r=0.86,P＜0.000I).Morever,improved correlation was found between the"sustainable diameter of ASD"measured by TTE and the waist size of released occluder(r=0.89,P＜0.0001).Occluder was firmly fixed without falling in all patients.Conclusions TTE with tissue harmonic function can be used to measure the size of soft-rim ASD and the"sustainable diameter of ASD".It is a feasible,and effective method on guiding occlusion of soft-rim ASD.

Objective:To investigate the distribution of polymorphism of estrogen receptor (ER) gene in postmenopausal Han women in Beijing as well as its relationship with bone mineral density (BMD).Methods:Xba Ⅰ,and Pvu Ⅱ polymorphisms of ER gene were studied by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphisms (PCR-RFLP) and BMD were determined by DEXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry).The relationship between BMD and polymorphism of ER gene was studied by variance analysis.Results:Pvu Ⅱ polymorphism of ER gene was not associated with BMD of spongy and compact bone of radius;while Xba Ⅰ polymorphism of ER gene was associated with BMD of spongy and compact bone of radius.The lowest BMD was found with XX genotype while the highest BMD was found with xx genotype.Conclusion:There is high correlation between of Xba Ⅰ polymorphism and BMD of spongy and compact bone of radius.Our study suggested some bases to explore the pathogenesis of osteoporosis and to prevent the development of osteoporosis.

Objective To investigate the role of expressions of pituitary tumor transforming gene(PTTG) and p27 in glioma,and explore the relationship between the expressions of them and cell cycle regulation.Methods Specimens of 40 patient with gliomas were divided into gradeⅠ:8 cases,gradeⅡ:10 cases,gradeⅢ:13 cases, gradeⅣ:9 cases,PTTGmRNA and p27mRNA were detected by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR),and their expressions of PTTG,P27,CDK4 protein were detected by immunostaining assay using strep- tavidin-peroxidase(SP) method.Results The expressions of PTTGmRNA in gradeⅠ～Ⅳwere (0.907?0.065),(1.109?0.083),(1.312?0.089),(1.499?0.215) respectively,there was significant difference among the groups(P

Objective:To establish and identify humanized-SCID mouse model(hu-SCID).Methods:SCID mouse was treated by CTX to inhibit the hemocytopoiesis. With successive 4-day injection, human peripheral blood mononuclear cells(PBMC) were engrafted into SCID mouse through intraperitoneal injection. After 4, 8 and 12 weeks of engraftment, peripheral blood, spleen and liver tissues of engrafted SCID mouse were harvested. Human CD3~+, CD19~+ cells in peripheral blood were analyzed by inflorescence microscopy and FCM, human CD3~+, CD19~+ cells in spleen and liver tissues were observed by immune histochemistry, and human IgG level in SCID mouse serum was measured by ELISA.Results:After engraftment of 4, 8 and 12 weeks, human CD3~+, CD19~+ cells in SCID peripheral blood were identified by inflorescence microscopy and the percents were 31% and 10% respectively by FCM analysis. And these cells could be evidenced after 12 weeks later. Through immune histochemistry human CD3~+、CD19~+ cells were detected in mouse spleen but not in liver tissue. Furthermore the titer of human IgG in mouse serum was 390,1 100 and 1 040 ?g/ml at each time point respectively.Conclusion:Our experimental results demonstrated that a bona fide humanized SCID model was established.