Animals ; Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Leucine Zipper Transcription Factors ; genetics ; metabolism ; Diet, High-Fat ; Dietary Carbohydrates ; administration & dosage ; Dietary Fats ; administration & dosage ; Lipoproteins, IDL ; blood ; Liver ; metabolism ; Male ; RNA, Messenger ; genetics ; metabolism ; Random Allocation ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Triglycerides ; blood

Objective To probe into the variation of CT values of surface enhanced layers of nasopharynx wall,intensified regularity and choosing the best scanning time.Methods 138 patients received conventional plus enhanced CT scan and 58 cases of them received delayed and repeated scans.Results 83% of the cases were correspondent to the surface of nasopharynx and had manifest linear enhancement.After giving contrast injection,it reached 97% at the 74 second.All CT values of the cases were enhanced in the phase of 92～344 second.Conclusion The ratio of linear enhancement is manifestly high,which is very helpful to the CT diangosis of NPC restricted to or under the mucosa.The best acquisition time should be just before or after the 74 second,correspondent to the surface of nasopharynx.The enhancement lasted long.

Objective To build experimental animal model of cerebral alveolar echinococcosis disease of sheep,in order to study of human alveolar hydatid disease of the brain.Methods Experiment animal models of ten Xinjiang big-tail sheep were performed by, direct skull puncture,intracerebral inoculation of echinococcus multilocularis.MRI was used to observe the growth status of cerebral alveolar echinococcosis disease of sheep after 8 months,and morphological and pathological characteristics after autopsy were ana-lysed.Results 4 sheep models (40%)were successful built which were confirmed by pathology and MRI.On MRI,4 cases all were single lesion,on T2 WI there was multiple follicles bubbles under the background of low signal in one case,and low signal in other three cases.Under the microscope,a large number of lymphocytes,eosinophils and plasma cells infiltrated the lesion area,around which small blood vessels were blocked and had inflammatory reaction were showed.Conclusion The method using artificial inocula-tion rat alveolar echinococcosis to establish experimental model of cerebral alveolar echinococcosis disease of sheep has the character-istic of feasibility,simplicity and repeatability.

Objective To detect the mutation frequency of EML4-ALK fusion gene in lung cancer patients, and to inves-tigate the distribution of mutation character for EML4-ALK fusion gene in Ⅰ stage lung cancer patients and clinical features as well as provide a reference for the individual treatment of lung cancer .Methods 256 fresh tumor tissue specimens of lung cancer patients were screened from the specimen bank of our hospital and all the patients had accepted the surgical treatment from February 2013 to December 2014.Total RNA was extracted and then be transcribed into cDNA, the amplification-refrac-tory mutation system(ARMS) was used to detect mutation of EML4-ALK fusion gene.The results according to the positive con-trol, negative control and RNA quality control for EML4-ALK fusion type were analyzed.Results During the 256 patients ofⅠ stage lung cancer, there were 17 patients(6.64%) had mutations in EML4-ALK fusion gene.In lung adenocarcinoma mu-tation rate(16/207, 7.73%) was higher than that of lung squamous cell mutation rate(1/39, 2.56%), lung adeno-squamous mutation rate(0/4, 0) and large cell carcinoma(0/5, 0) of the mutation rate;young lung cancer patients( <63 years) of the mutation rate(14/139, 10.07%) was significantly higher than the high age of lung cancer patients(≥63 years old) mutation rate(3/117, 2.56%), P =0.009.EML4-ALK fusion with tumor invasion and visceral pleura group incidence (9/80, 11. 25%) was significantly higher than that of non-invasive and visceral pleura group incidence rate(8/176, 4.55%), P =0.045.Conclusion The occurence of EML4-ALK fusion correlates with patients’ age as well as whether visceral pleura is in-vaded, type 1 EML4-ALK fusion was detected more in phase I lung cancer patients.

Diabetic nephropathy is one of the most common microvascular complications of diabetes mellitus. With an increasing prevalence, its proportion in end-stage renal diseases is ascending. Research on the mechanism of diabetic nephropathy was initially focused on the mesangial matrix and glomerular basement membrane. In recent years, changes in the structure and functions of glomerular filtration barriers, especially podocyte injury, has became new hotspots. Podocyte injury involves the decreases in the density and amount of podocytes, the hypertrophy and degeneration of podocytes, and foot-process effacement, along with changes in some specific protein structure and functions. It is the result of multiple factors and multiple pathways. This articles summarizes the common features of podocyte injury and its role in the development of diabetic nephropathy.
Diabetic Nephropathies ; pathology ; Humans ; Podocytes ; pathology

OBJECTIVETo investigate the effects of serum containing Gumibao (Chinese character: see text) on the proliferation and differentiation of osteoblast induced by dexamethasone.

METHODSOsteoblasts were extracted from skulls in newly born (within 24 hours) SD rats, and digested with collagenase. The first passage of cells were used for experiments. Cells were cultured in the medium containing different concentrations of dexamethasone (0, 10(-8), 10(-7), 10(-6), 10(-5) ,10(-4) mol/L). Alkaline phosphatase staining were carried out after 1 week and numbers of mineralized nodes with alizarin red staining were observed after 3 weeks. Accordingly, following the treatment of 10(-5) mol/L dexamethasone for 1 week, cells were cultured in the medium with serum containing Gumibao (Chinese character: see text). One week after Cumibao (Chinese character: see text) treatment, cells were stained with Alkaline phosphatase and collagen I and PCNA were examined by Western-blot. However, the observation of numbers of mineralized nodes with alizarin red stain required one more week.

RESULTSHigh concentration of dexamethasone could inhibit the expression of PCNA, collagen I, alkaline phosphatase and reduce the number of mineralized nodes of osteoblast, while serum containing Gumibao (Chinese character: see text) could reverse the inhibition.

CONCLUSIONHigh concentration of dexamethasone could inhibit the proliferation and differentiation of osteoblastic cells, while serum containing Gumibao (Chinese character: see text) could reverse the inhibition.

Animals ; Cell Differentiation ; drug effects ; Cell Proliferation ; drug effects ; Cells, Cultured ; Collagen Type I ; analysis ; Dexamethasone ; pharmacology ; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; pharmacology ; Female ; Osteoblasts ; cytology ; drug effects ; physiology ; Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen ; analysis ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley

OBJECTIVETo evaluate the potential corrosive effect of topical fluoride agents used for professional treatments at dental prophylaxis on the polished surfaces of five composite resins.

METHODSA total of 125 specimens were fabricated from micro hybrid composite, nano-combined composite, nanocomposite, compomer and ormocer in a phi 6 mm x 3 mm cavity with 25 specimens for each composite group. The flat surfaces of the specimens were smoothed and polished, then applied respectively with four topical fluoride agents and distilled water, and stored at 37 degrees C 100% relative humidity for 30 min. The changes in morphologic features of the surfaces were assessed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The disintegrated surface was further analysed under a confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM).

RESULTSAll fluorides showed reaction to all composites except nanocomposite. The aggressiveness of the fluorides arranged sequentially as F (Elmex fluid) > G (Elmex gelée) > D (Duraphat) > B (Bifluorid 12). The treated surfaces were generally rough. F and G caused the overall surface corrosion, whereas etching on the surface by D and B was sporadic confined. The destructive effects demonstrated a large number of craters on the surface somewhat like an atoll owing to filler dissolution. Crack formation resulted in destruction of the filler-matrix interface was observed. Ormocer was severely affected after F and G treatment. Instead of crater glass filler protruding from the bumpy surface indicated the excessively disintegrated matrix of ormocer. Topography under CLSM exhibited the roughening of the composite surface, roughness parameters for profile (Sa, Sz, Smax) increased when the surface was treated. Surface change in nanocomposite specimens was neither visually nor numerically discerned.

CONCLUSIONSTopical application of highly concentrated fluoride prophylactic agents leaded to surface degradation and porosity of composite, nanocomposite was, however, chemically resistant. Isolation of the composite surface should be considered in clinical application of topical fluoride.

Composite Resins ; chemistry ; Corrosion ; Fluorides, Topical ; chemistry ; In Vitro Techniques

OBJECTIVETo investigate the factors that affect the clinical pregnancy rate after intrauterine insemination (IUI).

METHODSWe retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 611 IUI cycles and analyzed the relationship of the clinical pregnancy rate after IUI with the female age, infertility duration, type of infertility, cycle number, cycle protocol, thickness and type of endometrium, and semen parameters before processing.

RESULTSThe clinical pregnancy rate was significantly higher in the ovulation induction than in the natural ovulation cycles (23.03% vs 11.03%, P < 0.01), but lower in the 4th cycle and above than in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd cycles (2.04% vs 21.30%, 18.13%, and 12.67%, P < 0.01). Marked decreases were found in the clinical pregnancy rate in the females aged ≥ 40 years and the cases with pre-processing total progressively motile sperm count (TPMSC) < 10 x 10(6), progressive motile sperm < 20%, or morphologically normal sperm < 2% (all P < 0.05). Logistic regression analysis revealed the cycle protocol, cycle number, and percentage of progressively motile sperm as three predictive variables affecting the clinical pregnancy rate after IUI (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONThe cycle protocol, cycle number, percentage of progressively motile sperm, female age, TPMSC, and sperm morphology are the main factors affecting the clinical pregnancy rate following IUI, while infertility duration, type of infertility, and thickness and type of endometrium exert little influence.

Adult ; Age Factors ; Female ; Fertilization in Vitro ; Humans ; Infertility ; Insemination, Artificial ; Male ; Ovulation Induction ; Pregnancy ; Pregnancy Rate ; Retrospective Studies ; Semen ; Sperm Count ; Sperm Motility

Objective To study the differences in retinoic acid receptor γ(RARγ) mRNA expression levels in blood leukocytes between antipsychotic-free and antipsychotic-naive schizophrenic patients and healthy control,especially in different genders. Methods Forty-three acute schizophrenic patients who were antipsychotic-naive or antipsychotic-free for at least three months (male = 34, female = 9) and 39 age- and sex-matched healthy subjects (male =25 ,female = 14) were included for blood leukocytes expression of RAR γ mRNA ,using real-time PCR technique. Results Kolmogorov-Smirnov Z analysis showed a significant increase of RARγ mRNA (P =0.041) level in blood leukocytes of pooled schizophrenic patients(0. 027 ± 0. 003) than in the healthy subjects (0. 020 ± 0.002). The elevation was mainly found in the female patients (0. 030 ± 0.003). Within-sex analysis showed that the female schizophrenic patients showed a trend increase (P = 0. 166) of RAR γmRNA expression compared with the male patients (0. 026 ± 0. 001) and exhibited greater RARγ mRNA expression (P = 0. 014)when compared with the female healthy subjects(0. 018 ±0.004). Conclusions The present findings showed an abnormal expression of leukocyte RARγ mRNA level in antipsychotic-free and antipsychotic-naive schizophrenia especially in the female patients. Blood RARγ markers could add to the diagnosis and individualized pharmacotherapy of schizophrenic patients ,especially the female patients.

Objective To explore the serum level of gentamycin for orally in children with serious illness.Methods The serum level of gentamycin in 41 children who were in serious illness [multiple organ dysfunction(MODS)group with 21 cases and non-MODS group with 20 cases ] were monitored and the patients were treated with select decontamination of the digestive tract(SDD) from October 2004 to April 2005.Dosage:10 mg/(kg?d),orally taken three times(every 8 hours) one day.The blood after taking the drug one hour later in the fourth day was selected and the serum level of getamycin was monitored.Results Thirty-six children of 41 cases serum level of gentamycin were negative and 5 children(4 in MODS group and 1 in non-MODS group) who had alimentary tract hemorrhage were masccline in serum after taking gentamycin one hour later in the forth day.The absorption of gentamycin from enteric after orally was not(rela)-ted to MODS.There were statistics value between the gestrintestinal tract ulcer and serum level of gentamycin.Conclusions The safety for treating the children in serious illness with gentamycin for SDD is obvious.But we suggest to monitor the serum level of gentamycin for who has severe alimentary tract hemorrhage together with insufficiency of liver and kindey.