Objective To evaluate and compare the effect of early environmental enrichment on spatial learning and memory in wild house mouse and Kunming mouse,one kind of laboratory mouse which evolved from wild house mouse.Methods The wild house mouse F1 generation were employed to control the environmental enrichment.Offspring were weaned on PND22 and housed in usual or rich environment for one month randomly,then engaged the morris maze:house moutse rich environment(n=7),house mouse poor environment(n=6),Kunming mouse rich environment(n=10),Kunming mouse poor environment(n=10).Results (1)Early environmental enrichment improve the performance of house mouse(poor environment:(39.5±3.8)s;rich environment:(25.2±4.5)s;F(1,22)=8.115,P<0.01),but had no effect on that of Kunming mouse in tests of spatial memory (poor environment:(8.5±2.4)s;rich environment:(7.5±1.7)s;F(1,36)=0.149,P=0.702).(2)Early environmental enrichment improve the performance of house mouse(F(1,132)=15.307,P<0.01)and Kunming mouse (F(1,216)=8.701,P<0.01)in spatial learn session.Conclusion The wild house mouse is more sensitive to the enrich environment than laboratory mouse.Therefore,it has higher validity of model.

ObjectiveTo detect glucose-6-phosphate isomerase (GPI) in knee joint synovial fluid of active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and explore the correlation between GPI and anti-cyclic citrulline peptide antibody (anti-CCP).MethodsGPI and anti-CCP in the synovial fluid were measured by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) from 22 patients with active RA and 37 patients with active osteoarthritis (OA).Student's t-test was used for intergroup comparison and Spearman's analysis was used for correlation analysis.ResultsThe level of GPI and anti-CCP in the synovial of active RA [ (9.6±8.4) μg/ml,( 14.61 ±18.64) U/ml] was significantly higher than that of active OA[ (0.9±1.8) μg/ml,(1.42±0.09) U/ml)].There was positive correlation between GPI and anti-CCP (r=0.447,P=0.037).ConclusionHigh expression of GPI is shown in active RA synovial fluid.It is suggested that GPI as an antigen that may participate in chronic synovitis,bone destruction and joint malformation.Both GPI and anti-CCP may be the laboratory markers for the diagnosis of RA.

Objective To investigate various types and quantities of fetal cells getting into peripheral blood of pregnant women and immune status related to pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome (PIH) and analyze the etiology of PIH.Methods (1) Three markers of fetal nucleated red blood cells (fNRBCs) in normal pregnant women(n=43)and PIH patients (n=39)were measured by flow cytometry: CD71,HbF/iAg and HbF/CA.(2)We detected the levels of sub-groups of lymphocytes and some plasma cytokines.such as TNF-α and IL-6.The blood samples were from normal pregnant subjects and patients of PIH.Results In the peripheral blood of patients of PIH and normal pregnant subjects,(1) The quantities of fetal cells using three different methods in PIH [6.56(11.37)%、0.09(0.16)%、0.06(0.11)%]were significantly different from normal pregnant subjects[1.58(3.35)%、0.04(0.08)%、0.02(0.06)%],Z= -5.31,-2.97,-4.13 respectively,P＜0.01.(2)Except CD8,the levels of CD3 (76.4±8.5)%,CD4(42.6±6.4)%,CD4/CD8(1.5±0.4)%,CD19(10.5±3.9)%,CD16/CD56 (12.2±7.7)%,TNF-α (1.4 ±0.6)μg/L and IL-6(89.6±12.9)μg/L in PIH were significantly different from normal pregnant subjects[CD3(70.4±8.3)%,CD4(35.3±6.9)%,CD4/CD8(1.2±0.4)%,CD19(8.2±2.8)%,CD16/CD56(20.5±8.9)%,TNF-α(0.5±0.2)μg/L and IL-6(22.0±5.7)μg/L,respectively,P＜0.001].There were no significant differences observed in the level of CD8(P＞0.05).Conclusion The increment of fNRBCs getting into peripheral blood of pregnant women and associated immune status were implicated in the development of PIH.

ObjectiveTo evaluate CT characteristics of fungal ball in paranasal sinus caused by different fungi and to enhance differential diagnosis.MethodsCT results and clinical data of 74 patients with fungal ball arising from the paranasal sinuses proved by histopathology from 2007 to 2009 were analyzed retrospectively.The CT characteristics of fungal ball in paranasal sinus caused by different fungi were compared using x2 test with P ＜ 0.05 considered statistically significant.Results Among 74 mycotic pathogenic agents,aspergillus was found in 58 cases (including 36 cases with aspergilhs flavus,15 cases with aspergillus fumigatus and 7 with aspergillus versicolor),the others including 5 cases with penicillium,6 cases with schizophyllum commune,and 5 cases with scedosporium apiospermum.There were significant differences in the number of sinus involved ( single sinus involvement was seen in 29 cases caused by aspergillus group and 2 cases caused by non-aspergillus-group,respectively,with x2 =7.245,P =0.007 ),the incidence of fungus ball in ethmoid sinus [ 39.7％ ( 23/58 ) of cases caused by aspergillus group and 81.3 ％ ( 13/16 ) of cases caused by non-aspergillus-group,respectively,with x2 =8.685,P =0.003 ] and calcification (40 of 58 cases caused by aspergillus group and 5 of 16 cases caused by non-aspergillus-group,respectively,with x2 =7.485,P =0.006 ),the location of calcification ( 26 of 40 cases with central calcification and 14 of 40 cases with peripheral calcification in cases caused by aspergillus group,while all of 5 cases caused by non-aspergillus-group with peripheral calcification,x2 =7.697,P =0.006).However,there was no significant difference in the incidence of bilateral lesions ( x2 =1.002,P =0.317 ),maxillary sinus involvement ( x2 =0.020,P =0.888 ),sphenoidal sinus involvement ( x2 =0.704,P =0.401 ),frontal sinus involvement ( x2 =0.126,P =0.723 ),bony sclerosis ( x2 =2.024,P =0.155 ),lamellar calcification (x2 =2.045,P =0.153 ),complication of nasal polyps( x2 =0.018,P =0.893) and submucosal cyst( x2 =0.779,P =0.378 ).ConclusionsThe common CT characteristics of fungal ball in paranasal sinus are unilateral sinus involvement with inhomogeneous high-density soft tissue and lamellar calcification.The CT findings of fungal ball caused by non-aspergillus-group are ethmoid sinus involvement and calcification located on the periphery instead of the center of fungal ball.

One hundred and fifty-one type 2 diabetic patients with coronary heart disease ( T2 DMC) and 142 cases of type 2 diabetes mellitus were included for analyzing the influence of different glucose-lowering rates on MB isoenzyme of creatine kinase (CKMB) and muscle hemoglobin level changes to search for the rational glucose-lowering rate.The level of CKMB in type 2 deabetes mellitus group was significantly lower( P＜0.05 ) at follow-up than that before and after intensive therapy.In type 2 diabetes mellitus group,when the fasting or postprandial glucose-lowering rate was not greater than 6 mmol· L-1 · d-1,the level of CKMB and muscle hemoglobin were significantly lower at follow-up than that before intensive therapy ( P＜0.05 ).When the fasting glucose-lowering rate is greater than 6 mmol· L-1 · d-1,the level of CKMB is significantly higher after intensive therapy than that before glucose-lowering ( P＜0.05 ).In T2DMC group,when the fasting or postprandial glucose-lowering rate was not greater than 4 mmol· L-1 · d-1,the level of CKMB and muscle hemoglobin was significantly lower at follow-up than that before intensive therapy(P＜0.05 or P＜0.01 ),buthigher at follow-up when the fasting glucose-lowering rate was greater than 4 mmol· L-1 · d-1(P＜0.05).

Objective To establish a molecular technique of internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequencing to identify pathogenic fungi species from the fungal sinusitis tissues. Methods Total 270 sinusitis tissues samples were collected by endoscopic surgery from 2006 to 2008. The histopathology, organize spring clip culturation and ITS region (ITS region region of fungal rRNA, including ITS1-5. 8S rRNA-ITS2) sequencing were employed simultaneously. And then to evaluate the ITS sequencing as the tool for identification of pathogenic fungi directly from clinical samples. Results Of the 270 samples, histopathology positive rate was 80.0% (216/270) , organize spring clip positive rate was 80.0% (216/ 270), fungal culturation positive rate was 53.0% (143/270) , ITS region sequencing positive rate was 63. 0% [ (134 +28 +8)/270], There were 22 species and 6 genera identified by fungal culturation, and 32 species identified by ITS region sequencing. Conclusion ITS region sequencing will become a applicable tool in clinical laboratory in future.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of eating on pharmacokinetics of ethanesulfonic acid levofloxacin tablets.METHODS: The blood concentration of 10 healthy male subjects were determined by HPLC after receiving single oral dose of 200mg ethanesulfonic acid levofloxacin both before and after eating by randomized crossover way.The data processing was conducted with 3p97 software so as to figure out the pharmacokinetic parameters.RESULTS: The plasma concentration-time curves of the subjects after administration of drugs were in conformity with two-compartment model.The respective main pharmacokinetic parameters of the eating group and the empty stomach group were as follows: Cmax were (1.91?0.36)mg/L and(2.16?0.69) mg/L; AUC0～t were (14.14?2.32)(mg?h)/L and(14.40?3.11)(mg?h)/L; t1/2? were(6.59?1.66)h and(6.94?0.81 )h.CONCLUSION: Neither eating nor empty stomach has effect on the pharmacokinetics of ethanesulfonic acid levofloxacin tablets.

Objective To report clinical manifestations, electroencephalogram (EEG), and the genotypes of two siblings with type Ⅲ Gaucher disease.Methods Two patients with different features were siblings. Their clinical data, signs, peripheral leukocytes acid β-glucosidase activity, andGBA gene were analyzed.Results (1) The proband was a boy. He visited us at the age of nine years old because of hepatosplenomegaly, thrombocytopenia and growth retardation without any neurologic symp-toms. He had normal intelligence but abnormal EEG ifndings. The activity of acid β-glucosidase in his leucocytes decreased to 1.5 nmol h-1·mg-1 Pr (normal range 6.0-16.7 nmol h-1·mg-1 Pr), supporting the diagnosis of type Ⅲ Gaucher disease. (2) The elder sister of the proband was 12 years old. She had tonic-clonic seizure and myoclonus seizure from the age of seven years old. Mild hepatomegaly, abnormal EEG, poor effect for antiepileptics, and progressive deterioration of psychomotor abilities were found. Her blood leucocytes acid β-glucosidase activity decreased to 1.8 nmol h-1·mg-1 Pr (normal range 6.0-16.7 nmol h-1·mg-1 Pr). Two heterozygous missense mutations, c.680A>G, (p.N188S) and c.1342G>C (p.D409H) were detected from the two siblings, respec-tively.Conclusions Patients with type Ⅲ Gaucher disease usually have the onset in childhood with typical features of Gaucher disease without neurologic involvement. Abnormal EEG may be helpful to the differential diagnosis of type I or type Ⅲ. On the other hand, neurologic manifestations could be presented as the ifrst symptom in some patients without viscera enlargement. The patients of type Ⅲ Gaucher disease with the same genotype could have different phenotypes, even between the siblings.

Objective To investigate the role of lysyl oxidase (LOX) in synovitis and cartilage destruction by comparing the expression of LOX in synovial fluid and synovium of active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and active osteoarthritis (OA).Methods LOX in the synovium was detected by immunohistochemistry from 14 patients with active RA,24 patients with active OA and 20 patients with knee injury (the control group).LOX in the synovial fluid was measured by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) from 14 patients with active RA and 24 patients with active OA.T-test was used for statistical analysis.Results The level of LOX expression in active RA synovium (0.012±0.007) was similar to that in active OA synovium (0.013±0.011,P＞0.05).But the expression of LOX in synovium of active RA and active OA was significantly higher than that in synovium of the control group (0.003±0.004,P＜0.01).The amount of LOX in the synovial fluid of active RA [(1.9±1.4) μg/ml] was significantly higher than that of active OA [(1.0±0.4) μg/ml,P＜0.05].Conclusion High expression of LOX in the synovial fluid and synovium of active RA and active OA suggest that LOX may be involved in chronic synovitis and cartilage destruction,and may be related with the extent of synovitis and cartilage destruction.