Myocardial fibrosis is a pathological process characterized by fibroblast proliferation and collagen deposition,which occurs in the normal structure of the myocardium.MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of endogenous,non-coding RNA of approximately 22 nucleotides in length,regulating gene expression at posttranscriptional level by complementary pairing with the target gene mRNA.Recent studies have showed that miRNAs play an important role in the formation of myocardial fibrosis,therefore,much attention has been paid to miRNAs as they may serve as targets for prevention and treatment of myocardial fibrosis.

This study was aimed to compare the function of dendritic cells (DCs) in patients of Y in-Huang syn-drome and Y ang-Huang syndrome from the peripheral blood of HBV related hepatic failure. Jaundice patients of HBV related hepatic failure were divided into two groups, which were the Y ang-Huang syndrome group and Y in-Huang syndrome group. And a healthy control group was also established. The DCs were separated and cultured in vitro from PBMCs in the peripheral blood. Surface molecules such as HLA-DR, CD80, CD86, CD83 and CD1αwere detected by the flow cytometry. And the level of IFN- α and IL-4 in the supernatant of DCs were also de-tected. The expression difference of inflammatory cytokines and immune cells between Y in-Huang and Y ang-Huang syndrome in patients of HBV related hepatic failure were compared. The results showed that compared with healthy people, the expression rate of DCs phenotype such as HLA-DR, CD1α, CD83, CD80, CD86 in patients of HBV related hepatic failure was significantly decreased (P < 0.01); the excreted factor IFN-α had a significant rising (P < 0.01). Compared to Y ang-Huang syndrome group, the expression rate of CD83 and CD86 in the Y in-Huang syndrome group of HBV related hepatic failure patients was significantly reduced (P < 0.01). And the ex-creted factor of IL-4 had a significant rising in Y in-Huang syndrome group (P < 0.01). Compared to the Y in-Huang syndrome group, the excreted factor IFN-α in the Yang-Huang syndrome group had a significant rising (P< 0.01). It was concluded that DCs function of patients with HBV related hepatic failure in both Y in-Huang syn-drome and Y ang-Huang syndrome group showed low immune function. And the immune function of the Y in-Huang syndrome group was lower. There was excessive releasing of inflammatory factors in the Y ang-Huang syn-drome group. And there was enhanced anti-inflammatory cytokine expression in the Y in-Huang group.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the clinical application of free superficial iliac circumflex artery skin flaps, as well as the management of donor site defects.

METHODS17 free superficial iliac circumflex artery skin flaps were applied for the traumatic defects or deformities on face, neck, foot, hand, ankle and lower leg, respectively. The donor site defects were closed directly or covered by paraumbilical island flaps.

RESULTSThe 17 flap size ranged from 5 cm x 3 cm to 19 cm x 14 cm. 16 flaps survived completely except 1 flap with partial necrosis, which was closed by free skin graft. The donor site defects were closed directly in 10 cases, and covered by paraumbilical island flaps in 7 flaps without no flap necrosis. The abdomen had a good appearance.

CONCLUSIONSGood appearance can be achieved with free superficial iliac circumflex artery skin flaps for the defects on face, neck, foot, hand, ankle and lower leg. Paraumbilical island flap can be used for the donor site defects.

Arteries ; Foot ; Free Tissue Flaps ; blood supply ; transplantation ; Humans ; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures ; Skin ; Skin Transplantation ; Transplant Donor Site ; surgery ; Wounds and Injuries ; surgery

Adolescent ; Humans ; Laryngeal Neoplasms ; Male ; Sarcoma, Synovial

BACKGROUND:A variety of embryonic stem cells induction and differentiation systems have been established so far, while the research that promotes embryonic stem cells to differentiate into hematopoietic stem cells is stil at an initial stage, and the induction efficiency needs to be improved.
OBJECTIVE:To active the Wnt/β-catenin signal pathway in mouse embryonic stem cells with exogenous win3a as an inducer, and then to observe whether the activation of this pathway wil promote the directional differentiation of embryonic stem cells into hematopoietic progenitor cells.
METHODS:The ES-E14TG2a mouse stem cells were cultured with the exogenous wnt3a (100 μg/L) for 21 days, the content ofβ-catenin was tested by cellimmunofluorescence and western blot, and expression of Wnt downstream target gene was detected by quantitative reverse transcription PCR to determine the activation of Wnt/β-catenin signal pathway. Single-layer adherent culture method was used to induce the directional differentiate of above-mentioned cells into hematopoietic stem cells, and detection of hematopoietic development associated surface marker CD34+/Sca-1+was achieved by flow cytometry;meanwhile, the expression of hematopoietic associated gene was measured by quantitative reverse transcription PCR.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:We found thatβ-catenin accumulated in ES-E14TG2a mouse stem cells after cultured with wnt3a (100 μg/L) for 21 days;the expressions of Wnt downstream target genes such as Pitx2, Frizzled, Sox17 and Oct4 showed the different degrees in increase, meaning the activation of Wnt/β-catenin signal pathway. Furthermore, during the time that we used single-layer adherent culture method to induce hematopoietic stem cells, the CD34+/Sca-1+cells accounted for 20.2%of total cells at day 14, and control cells only accounted for 11.9%. Again, expression quantity of hematopoietic associated gene BMP4, FLK2 and CD34 increased while Smad5 was suppressed significantly. Our data suggest that sustaining action by wnt3a wil active Wnt/β-catenin signal pathway, and also promote the directional differentiation of ES-E14TG2a mouse stem cells into hematopoietic progenitor cells.

Objective To understand the distribution characteristics and drug resistance of bacteria isolated from blood cul‐ture in Xinjiang area during 2013 .Methods The identification of isolated bacteria were performed by adopting the France VITEK‐Compact and the ABI series bacterial identification instruments .The antimicrobial susceptibility test was carried out by using the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and Kirby‐Bauer (K‐B) methods .Results A total of 3 962 strains of bacteria were isola‐ted from clinical blood culture ,in which Gram‐positive bacteria and Gram‐negative bacteria accounted for 50 .8% and 49 .2% respec‐tively .The most frequent strains were coagulase‐negative staphylococci (31 .7% ) ,Escherichia coli (23 .2% ) ,Staphylococcus aureus (9 .5% ) ,Klebsiella pneumoniae (8 .7% ) ,Acinetobacter baumannii (3 .6% ) ,Enterobacter cloacae (2 .5% ) ,Enterococcus faecium (2 .5% ) ,Pseudomonas aeruginosa (2 .2% ) ,Enterococcus faecalis (2 .0% ) and Streptococcus pneumoniae (1 .1% ) .The detection rate of extended‐spectrum beta‐lactamase (ESBLs) producing Escherichia coli ,Klebsiella pneumoniae and Proteus mirabilis were 69 .8% ,62 .6% and 66 .7% respectively .The detection rates of methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA) and methicillin‐resistant coagulase‐negative Staphylococcus (MRCNS) was 36 .2% and 86 .3% respectively .The pan‐drug resistant (XDR) strains of Acinetobacter baumannii ,Pseudomonas aeruginosa ,Klebsiella pneumonia were 14 strains(9 .9% ) ,1(1 .2% ) ,2 strains(0 .1% ) ,16 strains(0 .6% ) .No strains resistant to vancomycin or linezolid were found in Staphylococcus and Enterococcus faecalis .Conclusion Among blood culture isolated bacteria in Xinjiang area ,the proportion of Gram‐positive bacteria and Gram‐negative bacteria have little difference .The diversity of bacterial species exist .The resistance to commonly used antibiotics is serious .The distribution situ‐ation of blood culture isolated bacteria should be timely understood .The bacterial drug resistance monitoring should be strengthened to control the nosocomial infections ,guide rational drug use in clinic and control the generation and spread of drug resistant bacterial strains .

Objective To investigate the ideal reconstruction methods after pelvic tumor resection and to assess the feasibility of three-dimensional (3D) printing technology for pelvic reconstruction,we performed a retrospective study of patients with pelvic tumors who received tumor resection and reconstruction using 3D-printed pelvic endoprostheses.Methods Thirty-five patients received tumor resection and functional reconstruction with 3D-printed pelvic endoprostheses in our center from Sep.2013 to Dec.2015.According to Enneking' s classification,there were 3 cases of Type Ⅰ,12 cases of Type Ⅱ+Ⅲ,5 cases of Type Ⅰ+Ⅱ,2 case of Type Ⅰ+Ⅱ+Ⅲ,10 cases of type Ⅰ+Ⅱ+Ⅳ and 3 cases of type Ⅰ+Ⅱ+Ⅲ+Ⅳ resection.Methods of reconstruction included 3 patients with 3D-printed iliac endoprosthesis,12 patients with 3D-printed standard hemipelvic endoprosthesis and 20 patients with 3D-printed screw-rod connected hemipelvic endoprosthesis.Results All 35 patients underwent en bloc resection.Margins were wide in 15 cases,marginal in 14 cases and intralesional in 6 cases.After a mean followed-up of 20.5 months (6 to 30),25 patients survived without evidence of disease,5 patients were alive with diseases and 5 patients died of distant metastasis.Complications included 7 cases of delayed wound healing,2 cases of hip dislocation and no cases of deep infection.The average MSTS 93 score was 19.1 (9-26) for all of the 30 alive patients,22.7 (20 to 25) for 3 patients with iliac endoprosthesis reconstruction,19.8 (15 to 26) for 12 patients with standard hemipelvic endoprosthesis reconstruction,and 17.7 (9 to 25) for 15 patients with screw-rod connected hemipelvic endoprosthesis at the last follow up.Conclusion The application of 3D-printing technology could facilitate precise matching and osseointegration between the implants and host bone.Our clinical results proved that application of 3D-printed pelvic endoprostheses for reconstruction of bony defect was safe without additional complications,and that good functional results could be expected during short-term follow-up.

Objective To investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of internal jugular vein (IJV) intervention therapy in patients with cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST)with color Doppler ultrasound (CDU). Methods Twelve patients with CVST diagnosed by CDU and the 13 IJV lesions (localized luminal stenosis in 9 cases,venous long-segment slender in 2 cases,and right IJV localized luminal stenosis,and long-segment slender on the left in 1 case)confirmed by magnetic resonance venography (MRV)and/ or digital subtraction angiography (DSA)were enrolled retrospectively. CDU examinations were used at 1 week before and after IJV intervention therapy,6 months,1 year,and 2 years. The changes of the maximum diameter and the maximum velocity (V max )of the IJV were compared. The success rate and the long-term efficacy of the intervention therapy were analyzed. Results One week after treatment,the CDU examinations showed that the diameter of IJV stenosis in 13 IJV were increased significantly compared with those before procedure (4. 7 ± 2. 1 mm vs. 2. 3 ± 1. 3 mm;t = 5. 325,P < 0. 01). The velocity of blood flow of IJV was improved compared with before procedure (localized stenosis in 10 IJV[50 ± 15 cm/ s vs. 87 ± 24 cm/ s];t = 6. 285,P < 0. 01). Six of the 12 patients were followed up for a mean of 18 ± 7 months, two patients had restenosis after balloon dilatation. Conclusions For CVST patients with IJV lesions,the preliminary observation has indicated that IJV intervention therapy may improve the lesion lumen and hemodynamics. However,the intervention therapy,especially after balloon dilatation,the incidence of restenosis is higher. CDU can be used as an objective evaluation means for the long-term efficacy of IJV stenosis.

Adult ; Female ; Humans ; Lacrimal Apparatus ; immunology ; Lymphocytes ; immunology ; Male ; Mucous Membrane ; immunology

By analyzing data from a questionnaire survey on bilingual teaching, we evalueted the results of bilingual teaching for seven-year medical students and the main problems of bilingual teaching and solutions accordingly. An uneven English level on the part of teachers and students and imperfect materials etc. affect the overall results of bilingual teaching. Therefore persistent efforts need to be made in enhancing the teachers' English level, improving teaching methods and compiling proper textbooks so as to genuinely improve the bilingual teaching program.