Objective To explore the application value of real-time shear wave elastography (SWE) technique in diagnosing and staging of chronic viral hepatitis B and hepatic fibrosis and to establish Young's modulus reference range for diagnosing and staging of hepatic fibrosis.Methods Forty-eight patients with chronic hepatitis B and fifty-eight healthy adults were enrolled and their Young's modulus values of S5 and S6 segments of liver were measured.Histopathologic examination was performed on 48 patients with chronic hepatitis B.Comparative analysis was conducted between the pathological findings and Young's modulus values,by means of which Young's modulus reference range for diagnosis and staging of hepatic fibrosis was obtained.Results There was significant difference in Young's modulus values of S5 and S6 segments of liver between chronic hepatitis B group and the normal control group (P＜0.05).Young's modulus values of S5 and S6 segments of liver in chronic hepatitis B group were (11.7 ± 2.9) kPa and (12.1 ± 3.2) kPa respectively,which were significantly higher than those in the normal control group,(5.7 ± 1.1) kPa and (5.8 ± 1.3) kPa respectively.Significant differences of Young's modulus values were detected in every staging of hepatic fibrosis (P＜0.05).S5 segment of liver Young's modulus values in S0-S4 stages were (5.8 ± 2.2) kPa,(7.3 ± 1.9) kPa,(10.3 ± 2.8) kPa,(10.3 ± 2.8) kPa,and (25.3 ± 3.6) kPa,respectively.S6 segment of liver Young's modulus values in S0-S4 stages were (5.7 ± 2.3) kPa,(9.2±2.1) kPa,(10.5±2.1) kPa,(14.7±4.5) kPa,and (26.1 ±2.1) kPa,respectively.Young's modulus value of the liver rose with the increase of S stage.Conclusion SWE technique can establish the Young's modulus reference range for hepatic fibrosis stage.Besides,it features high sensitivity,specificity and accuracy.

Objective To observe the impact of ginkgo biloba extract in rats with chronic cerebral ischemia on the expression of PSD-95 protein and the content of amino acid neurotransmitter.Methods A total of 42 SD rats were divided into the sham group (n=12), the model group (n=14) and the ginkgo biloba extract group (n=14) by random number table method. Cerebral ischemia rats were produced by permanent ligation of bilateral common carotid arteries . The rats in the ginkgo biloba group were intrgastric administrated with ginkgo biloba extract suspension 28 mg/kg daily for 40 days, since 2 hours later after the surgery. The rats in the sham and model groups were intragastric administrated with equal-Volume nomal saline daily for 40 days, since 2 hours later after the surgery. The expression of PSD-95 protein was detected by immunohistochemistry techniques with image analysis. The content of Glu and GABA in the thalamus was determinated by OPA-pre-column derivatization and HPLC fluorescence detection method.Results The expression of PSD-95 protein (cortex was 212.58 ± 45.02vs.244.20 ± 34.28, thalamus was 132.33 ± 28.32 vs.272.00 ± 62.14) were significantly lower in the cortex and thalamus of the model group than those of the sham group (P<0.01). The content of GABA (6 081.46 ± 2 388.91 mmol/Lvs.8 280.45 ± 3 388.49 mmol/L) in the thalamus of the model group rats was significantly lower than the sham group (P<0.05). Ginkgo biloba extract could significantly improve the expression of PSD-95 protein (cortex was 237.89 ± 34.41 vs.212.58 ± 45.02, thalamus was 226.18 ± 75.80 vs. 132.33 ± 28.32) in the cortex and thalamus of chronic cerebral ischemia rats (P<0.01), and significantly improve the content of Glu and GABA (Glu was 10 523.78 ± 3 639.72 mmol/L vs.6 081.46 ± 2 388.91 mmol/L, and GABA was 18 440.93 ± 7 476.88 mmol/Lvs.11 239.83 ± 4 411.79 mmol/L) in thalamus with chronic cerebral ischemic rats compared with the model group rats (P<0.01).Conclusion Ginkgo biloba extract could regulate the levels of Glu, GABA and selectly regulate the PSD-95 experssion in the cortex and thalamus of cerebral ischemia rats.

Objective To determine whether the small intestinal submucosa(SIS)/nano meter crystal ?-tricalcium phosphate(nm ?-TCP) composite can enhance the regeneration of rabbit mandibular defects. Methods Twenty-six mandibular defects were made on thirteen New Zealand rabbits,and were ramdonly divided into four groups: groupⅠ,single SIS was applied to each defects;group Ⅱ,nm ?-TCP;groupⅢ,the composite scaffold materials of SIS and nm ?-TCP;groupⅣ,control.Twelve weeks after the operation,the samples were extracted for gross observation,histological analysis,X-ray examination,and relative bone density(RBD) recording.Results Twenty weeks after the operation,the newborn bone trabecula took up most of the area with defects.The restorative materials in the SIS group and composite scaffold materials group had almost degraded,and little remained in the ?-TCP group.The composite scaffold materials group was found more newborn bone trabecula with mature formation,and the average RBD was relatively higer,while less newborn bone trabecula with irregular formation and more collagen were observed in the control group. Conclusion The composite materials of SIS and nm ?-TCP,which enjoy favourable bone formation characteristics and histocompatibility, can enhance bone regeneration in rabbit mandibular defects.

Objective To observe the effect of dexamethasone(Dex)on the proliferation and os- teogenic differentiation of human marrow stromal cells(MSCs)in vitro.Methods The primary human MSCs were isolated and cultured by Ficoll seperation culture in vitro.In subcultures,human MSCs were respectively treated with dexamethasone 10~(-9),10~(-8) and 10~(-7) mol/L.The proliferation of human MSCs was measured using MTF method;cytoplasmic alkaline phosphatase(ALP)activity was measured;the osteogenic marker osteopontin (OPN)mRNA were examined by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR).Results The op- tical density values in cultures treated with dexamethasone 10~(-8) and 10~(-7) mol/L for 8 days were significantly lower than those in the controls(P＜0.05).Treatment of cells with Dex for 12 days led to a significant increase in cytoplasmic ALP activity(P＜0.05)in a dose-dependent manner.Dex induced OPN mRNA.Conclusion Dex inhibits the proliferation of human MSCs and dexamethasone 10~(-7) mol/L leads to a strong decrease in cell number.Dex induces human MSCs differentiate to osteoblastic cells.

Objective: To investigate the prevalence and influencing factors of adolescent depression symptoms in Zhejiang, so as to provide reference for improving their mental health. Methods: The middle school and university students in 11 cities of Zhejiang Province were selected by stratified cluster random sampling method. The depression symptoms of the adolescents were assessed by Center for Epidemiological Survey-Depression Scale ( CES-D ) and the influencing factors were analyzed by multivariate logistic regression model. Results: A total of 25 855 students were investigated, and 25 614 ( 99.07% ) valid questionnaires were collected. The detection rate of depressive symptoms was 26.86%(6 879 cases). The detection rate of depressive symptoms in girls was 29.75%, which was higher than 24.12% in boys ( P<0.05). The detection rate of depressive symptoms in high school students was 31.74%, the highest compared with other grades. The multivariate regression analysis showed that female students ( OR=1.690, 95%CI: 1.592-1.794 ), resident students ( OR=1.071, 95%CI: 1.010-1.137 ) , internet addiction ( OR=2.948, 95%CI: 2.527-3.439 ) , attempt smoking ( OR=1.516, 95%CI: 1.359-1.690 ), drinking ( OR=1.624, 95%CI: 1.525-1.729 ), bullied in the past 30 days ( OR=3.143, 95%CI: 2.938-3.363 and having serious injuries within a year ( OR=1.369, 95%CI: 1.263-1.543 ) were associated with adolescents who had depressive symptoms. Conclusions The detection rate of depressive symptoms is relative 26.86% among adolescents of Zhejiang Province. The students who are female, live on campus, have internet addiction, have been bullied or seriously injured, smoke and drink are more likely to have depressive symptoms.

Adult ; Aged ; Antineoplastic Agents ; pharmacology ; therapeutic use ; DNA-Binding Proteins ; genetics ; metabolism ; Drug Therapy, Combination ; Endonucleases ; genetics ; metabolism ; Female ; Fluorouracil ; pharmacology ; therapeutic use ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Organoplatinum Compounds ; pharmacology ; therapeutic use ; RNA, Messenger ; drug effects ; metabolism ; Statistics as Topic ; Stomach Neoplasms ; drug therapy ; genetics ; metabolism ; Survival Analysis ; Treatment Outcome

Objective To analyze the clinical and pathological characteristics of Alport syndrome in children. Methods Clinical and pathological information gathered from 62 patients during March 1989 to August 2012 was retrospectively analyzed. Results Four autosomal recessive Alport syndromes (AR-AS) and 58 X-linked Alport syndromes (XL-AS) were analyzed. Of the XL-AS, 47 were boys and 11 were girls. Most of patients induced by upper respiratory tract infections, and onset with hematuria and proteinuria. There was no signiifcant gender difference in family history, impaired renal tubular proteins, hypertension, im-paired renal function, hearing loss, ocular abnormalities or renal pathological changes under light microscopy. However, extensive lamination and split of glomerular basement membrane (GBM) dense layers were found in 83.0%male and 18.2%female patients (P=0.000) and the rest patients were presented with limited distribution of typical GBM changes. Proteinuria progressed signiif-cantly with age in XL-AS males (r=0.501, P=0.000). Five XL-AS patients developed to end stage renal disease (ESRD) between 11 to 16 years old. Conclusions XL-AS is the main inherited type and severe changes of GBM are common in XL-AS males. Proteinuria increases remarkably with age. The detection of type IV collagen in renal tissue or skin is helpful to diagnose Alport syndrome and conifrm inheritance modes.

Objective To compare the MRP8/14 level in Normal people,benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH) patient and prostate cancer patient,and explore the relationgship between MRP8/14 and prostate cancer.Methods 150 cases of normal people,150 cases of BPH patients and 150 cases of prostate cancer patients were chose from December 2012 to December 2014 in our hospital.ELISA method was used to detect the MRP8/14 level in each group.ROC cure was used to analyse the prediction value of MRP8/14 for prostate cancer.According to the cut off value of MRP8/14,prostate cancer patients were divided into MRP8/14 low value group (MRP8/14 ＜ cut off value) and MRP8/14 high value group (MRP8/14 ≥cut off value),and the difference of patient's clinical characteristics and survival function between high value group and low value group were explored.Results The MRP8/14 level of normal people was (966.7 ± 152.8) ng/ml,while the BPH patient was (1 207.0 ± 190.6) ng/ml,and the prostate cancer patient was (2 833.3 ± 1 101.5) ng/ml,the difference is statistically significant.ROC analysis result showed that the AUC for the prediction of prostate cancer was O.887 (95％ CI 0.841-0.934),with a high statistical significance,indicating that MRP8/14 may possess high prediction value for prostate cancer.In addition,the cut off value was 2 845.682 ng/ml,with the specifity of 76.4％ and sensitivity of 85.1％.According to the cut off value of MRP8/14,prostate cancer patients were divided into the low MRP8/14 group (＜ 2 845.682 ng/ml) and the high MRP8/14 group (≥2 845.682 ng/ml).Among the 150 prostate cancer patients,88 cases were in the low MRP8/14 group and 62 cases were in the high MRP8/14 group.Comparations of the baseline characteristics of the two groups showed that amount of patients belong to ECOG PS =1,Gleason score =8-10,organ involvement ＞ 2 and tumour stage ＞ Ⅲ were much more in MRP8/14 high value group.PSA level,LDH level,AKP level,CRP level and Alkaline Phosphatase level were also significantly increased in MRP8/14 high value group.Besides,prostate cancer patient with an average follow-up of 2 years,a total of 32 cases of patients died,12 cases in the MRP8/14 low value group with mortality of 13.6％,20 cases in MRP8/14 high value group with mortality of 32.3％.Kaplan Meier survival function curve shows 2 years survival rate of patients in high value group was significantly reduced.Cox regression analysis showed that MRP8/14 was possible risk factors associated with mortality,and the independent predictors for all-cause mortality during follow-up.Conclusion MRP8/14 was significantly increased in prostate cancer patients,and it was an independent predictor of 2-year mortality in prostate cancer patients.

The present study was to determine the effect of c-SRC on the viability of human cervical cancer HeLa cells and the expression of phosphorylated signal transducer and activator of transcription-3 (p-STAT3) of the cell. Post-transfection of c-SRC RNA interference vector, RT-PCR and Western blot were utilized to observe the contents of c-SRC mRNA and protein, respectively, in HeLa cells. The MTT was used to observe the viability of the cells. Cell cycle was observed by flow cytometry. The content of p-STAT3 in the cells was also investigated after knockdown of c-SRC. Knockdown of c-SRC significantly decreased the contents of c-SRC mRNA and protein in the cells. The viability of the cells decreased by 23.1%, 29.3%, 38.6% and 45.0% (all P < 0.05), respectively, after the cells were transfected with c-SRC RNA interference vector for 24, 48, 72, and 96 h. The number of S-phase cells decreased by 5.6%, 10.0%, 15.2% and 19.9% (all P < 0.05), respectively, after transfection of c-SRC RNA interference vector for 24, 48, 72, and 96 h. The content of p-STAT3 also decreased when c-SRC was knockdowned. Compared with the control group, after treatment of HeLa cells with STAT3 inhibitor Piceatannol for 24, 48, 72, and 96 h, the cell viability decreased by 23.8%, 29.7%, 37.3% and 45.4% (all P < 0.05), respectively, while increase of c-SRC content could not reverse the inhibitory effect. These results suggest that the inhibited viability of HeLa cells caused by knockdown of c-SRC is associated with the decreased content of p-STAT3 protein.
Cell Survival ; Female ; Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic ; Gene Knockdown Techniques ; Genes, src ; genetics ; HeLa Cells ; Humans ; Phosphorylation ; RNA, Messenger ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; STAT3 Transcription Factor ; genetics ; metabolism ; Transfection