Objective To understand change and pathogenesis of microalbuminuria(MAU) in cases of adiposity.Method MAU were measured by immunoturbidmetric methods 300 cases of adiposity and 100 cases of nomal children in morning,meanwhile blood press,blood su-gar,blood fat,blood insulin were measured.Results MAU was higher in cases of middle and severe adiposity than normal controls.The diffe-rence was significant(Pa

Humans ; Indicators and Reagents ; supply & distribution ; Occupational Health

Objective To detect the gene expression of Pax6 in retinoblastoma (Rb).Design Experimental study.Participants Six cases of fresh Rb tumors and two established Rb cell lines.Six cases of retina tissues as normal control group.Methods Pax6 gene ex- pression was assessed in two established Rb cell lines,six primary tumors and six cases of retina tissues using the reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and Western blot.Main Outcome Measures Expression of Pax6 gene in fresh retinoblastoma tis- sue and cell lines.Results The mRNA of Pax6 gene was positive in all two established Rb cell lines and the six primary Rb tumors using RT-PCR.The protein of Pax6 gene was also positive in Western blot.Pax6 mRNA and protein expression in the Rb tumors were increased compared with normal control group (P

Objective To prepare lipid-coated ultrasound microbubbles containing 10-HCPT(HLM) and explore the antitumor effects on mice xenografed H22 solid tumor using the technique of ultrasound-mediated HLM destruction. Methods Sixty-four tumor-bearing mice were radomly divided into A and B groups. Each group was divided into four groups again and administered respectively by tail vein with HI.M, non-drug-loaded microbubbles,10-HCPT and saline once a day. Ultrasound irradiation was applied on the tumor sites immediately after injection. After 7 days of consecutive treatment, all mice in group A were sacrificed and the tumors were harvested to measure weights. The tumor inhibition rate was calculated by weights. The tumor microvessel density (MVD) was detected by immunohistochemical staining. The tumor growth curve was depicted according to volumes. The survival time of mice in group B was recorded. Results The tumor inhibition rate was the highest in HLM group while this group's MVD was the lowest. Survival time in HLM group and 10-HCPT group were obviously longer compared with the control group,while no statistic difference was observed between the two groups. There was no statistic difference between the group of non-drug-loaded microbubbles and the control group. Conclusions Ultrasound irradiation mediates HLM destruction so that the drug is released from the vihicles at the same time, which can significantly enhance the tumor inhibition effect of 10-HCPT on the H22 tumor. This technique is expected to be adopted as a novel tool for liver cancer chemotherapy.

ObjectiveTo study the effect of behavior training on the expression of NR2B around the infarcted focus and in the cortex of temporal lobe in rats with bilateral hippocampal infarction.Methods54 SD rats were randomized into pre-training, 7 d, 14 d, 21 d after training groups, pre-immobilization, 7 d, 14 d, 21 d immobilization groups and control group. Behavior training and immobilization were performed on the 3rd day after the infarction. Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the expression of NR2B around the infarcted focus and in the cortex of temporal lobe at different points of time.ResultsThe expression of NR2B was abundant in the normal hippocampus and cortex of temporal lobe of rats. The expression of NR2B decreased after infarction and increased after behavior training. However, the expression of NR2B had little increased in immobilization groups, and showed significant difference compared with that in behavior training groups (P<0.01).ConclusionBehavior training can accelerate the expression of NR2B around the infarcted focus and in the cortex of temporal lobe in rats with bilateral hippocampal infarction.

Animals ; Chromatography, Thin Layer ; Dichlorvos ; blood ; Dimethoate ; blood ; Insecticides ; blood ; Methyl Parathion ; blood ; Mice ; Organothiophosphorus Compounds ; blood

OBJECTIVETo investigate the association of IL-1beta+3953, TNFbeta+252 and IL-10-592 polymorphisms with serum lipoprotein levels in Chinese Han population in Guangdong Province.

METHODSA total of 428 individuals of Han nationality from Guangdong Province were enrolled in this study. The genotypes of IL-1beta+3953, TNFbeta+252 and IL-10-592 sites were detected using polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP). The serum concentrations of total cholesterol (TC), TG, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) were determined using an automatic biochemistry analyzer.

RESULTSThe concentrations of TC and LDL in individuals of TNFbeta+252GA genotype was significantly higher than that in TNFbeta+252AA genotype (t=-2.406, P=0.017; t=-2.516, P=0.012). The concentration of LDL in IL-10+3953CT genotype was significantly higher than that in IL-10+3953CC genotype (2.743-/+0.723 vs 2.502-/+0.699 mmol/L, t=-2.639, P=0.009). No significant differences were found in TG, TC, HDL, LDL and VLDL between the 3 genotypes (P>0.05).

CONCLUSIONThe polymorphisms of proinflammatory cytokines are related to the serum lipoprotein level in these subjects. The T allele in IL-1beta+3953 and the G allele in TNFbeta+252 are positively correlated to dyslipidemia.

Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Asian Continental Ancestry Group ; genetics ; China ; Female ; Gene Frequency ; Genotype ; Humans ; Interleukin-10 ; genetics ; Interleukin-1beta ; genetics ; Lipoproteins ; blood ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Polymerase Chain Reaction ; Polymorphism, Genetic ; Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length ; Transforming Growth Factor beta ; genetics ; Young Adult

OBJECTIVETo develop the certified reference material of mercury in lyophilized human urine.

METHODSHuman urine samples from normal level mercury districts were filtered, homogenized, dispensed, lyophilized and radio-sterilized. Homogeneity test, stability inspection and certification were conducted using a atom fluorescence spectrophotometric method. The physical and chemical stability of the certified reference material were assessed for 18 months. The certified values are based on analysis made by three independent laboratories.

RESULTSThe certified values are as follows: low level was (35.6 ± 2.1) µg/L, high level was (50.5 ± 3.0) µg/L.

CONCLUSIONThe certified reference material of mercury in lyophilized human urine in this research reached the national certified reference material requirements and could be used for the quality control.

Freeze Drying ; standards ; Humans ; Mercury ; urine ; Reference Standards ; Spectrometry, Fluorescence ; Urinalysis ; standards

The number of new cases of hypophyseal tumor increases along with the advances in neuroimaging technology in recent years. The common treatment models include surgical treatment, radiotherapy, and medical therapies. This article discusses the application of long-term follow-up in non-operative hypophyseal tumor patients and its influence on the prognosis. Meanwhile, since the medical mode has switched from biomedical model to biopsychosocial medical model, management of hypophyseal tumor should not be limited in its biological aspect, but also from the perspective of psychology by providing more humanistic care to meet the patients'psychological needs.
Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Pituitary Neoplasms ; therapy ; Prognosis

OBJECTIVETo evaluate the role of brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and tumor markers in the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) and serum in the diagnosis and treatment of intracranial germinoma in children.

METHODSTotally 5 children (3 girls and 2 boys) who were treated in our hospital between January 2009 and December 2010 due to central diabetes insipidus. All patients received contrast-enhanced brain MRI at presentation and during each follow-up: meanwhile, their anterior pituitary hormones and tumor markers including human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and alpha fetoprotein (AFP) were also determined.

RESULTSThree patients presented without prior evaluation, and two patients were referred to our hospital due to exaggerated disease of unknown cause. Their ages at presentation ranged from 8 years to 12 years 1 month, and the duration of symptoms at presentation was between 1 month to 78 months. All of them had polyuria and polydipsia at presentation. Except one child, the other 4 patients had growth retardation and failure in initiation of puberty. Although the growth rate and puberty development were normal during the 2-year follow-up for the excepted child, all child experienced anterior pituitary hypofunction and an increased concentration of plasma prolactin after the lesion became enlarged. Three patients had cerebral hernia, which presented in 18, 24, and 78 months, respectively. In three patients, brain MRI at presentation showed isolated pituitary stalk thickening, which further developed into massive tumor in the hypothalamus pituitary region 18-22 months later; in the remaining two patients, large brain tumor was found via MRI at their first presentations. In all five patients, the posterior pituitary gland (bright spot) disappeared on T1-weighted MRI images. CSF hCG elevated in all five patients, and serum hCG increased in four patients; the level of hCG varied with the mass size of tumor. Serum and CSF AFP increased in only one patient.

CONCLUSIONSPatients with idiopathic central diabetes insipidus must be closely followed to identify the etiology, especially when anterior pituitary hormone deficiencies are detected. For patients with normal brain MRI results or simply isolated pituitary stalk thickening at presentation, the changes of serial contrast-enhanced brain MRI should be observed during follow-up to ensure the early detection of an evolving occult hypothalamic-stalk lesion. Determination of CSF hCG at the first presentation may be useful, because an increased CSF level of hCG precedes MRI abnormalities.

Biomarkers, Tumor ; analysis ; blood ; cerebrospinal fluid ; Brain Neoplasms ; blood ; cerebrospinal fluid ; diagnosis ; Child ; Female ; Germinoma ; blood ; cerebrospinal fluid ; diagnosis ; Humans ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging ; Male ; Retrospective Studies