Aim To investigate the mechanism of dia-betes changing the hepatic CYP1 A2 through in vitro cell culture study.Methods The function of CYP1 A2 in HepG2 and Fa2N-4 cells were evaluated by determi-ning the level of phenacetin metabolism,and the mR-NA expression of CYP1 A2 in cells was detected by real time PCR.HepG2 cells were co-cultured with serum of diabetic rats(type 1 and type 2)and normal rats,then the CYP1 A2 function in cells were evaluated.Then, the HepG2 and Fa2N-4 cells were co-cultured with a series of concentrations of saturated (including palmitic acid and stearic acid)and unsaturated fatty acids(in-cluding oleic acid and linoleic acid)for 48 h,and the function and expression of CYP1 A2 in the cells were compared.Results It was found that the activities of CYP1 A2 were higher in cells incubated with diabetic serum of both type.All high concentration of fatty acids could increase the function and expression of CYP1 A2 in both HepG2 and Fa2N-4 cells.Conclusion It is speculated that the abnormal level of fatty acids under diabetic state might be part of the reasons why diabetes change the hepatic CYP1 A2,which provides the basis for future study.

Objective To observe the growth of human adipose stem cells (hADSCs) co-culture with expanded polytetrafluoroethylenee (ePTFE) scaffold in vivo.Methods hADSCs were isolated from healthy human liposuction fat.The hADSCs were seeded onto the ePTFE scaffold as Group A,while the ePTFE scaffold without hADSCs as Group B,and the two groups were randomly implanted under the back skin of 10 SD rats.The transplant compound in two groups was harvested at 4 weeks after implantation.Wet weight of transplanted compound was measured.After HE and immunofluorescence CD31 staining,blood vessel density and fibrous proliferation were observed and evaluated.Results Primary cultured hADSCs were spindle-shaped cells.The histological study found that after cultured in vivo,hADSCs could grow in the space of the ePTFE scaffold,several cells were found at the edge of the scaffolds and parts of cells had grown into the inside even the whole layer of the scaffolds.The wet weight of transplanted compound in group A (511.62±32.82) mg was significantly higher than that in group B (363.56±34.74) mg,(P＜0.05).Histological and immunofluorescence analysis showed the blood vessel density was (29.50±2.63)/HPL in group A,(12.00±2.26)/HPL in group B.Compared with group B,group A had significantly higher blood vessel density and lower fibrosis counts (P＜0.05).Conclusions hADSCs have a good biocompatibility with ePTFE scaffold.ePTFE scaffold has no negative effect on the proliferation of hADSCs.

As a member of nuclear receptor superfamily, farnesoid X receptor (FXR) has been shown to regulate numerous metabolic pathways, which include playing an important role in bile acid metabolism, maintaining lipid and glucose homeostasis when FXR is activated. With the prevalence of the glucose and lipids disorder, FXR attracts increasing attention. It may be a potential target for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus and lipid disorders.
Bile Acids and Salts ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 ; Glucose ; metabolism ; Homeostasis ; Humans ; Lipid Metabolism ; Receptors, Cytoplasmic and Nuclear ; metabolism

Objective To explore the effect of erlotinib in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC)in stage ⅢA before operation and the relation with the rate of resection,good operability and postoperative complications.Methods 31 patients with NSCLC in stage ⅢA in group A were treated with erlotinib before operation;34 patients with NSCLC in stage ⅢA in group B only were treated with operation.Results The condition of 64.5%patients were improved.The operability in group A was more than that in group B(P=0.008),the good operability in group A was more than that in group B(P=0.011),the postoperative complications do not have statistical significance (P=0.07).Conclusion The erlotinib can increase the rate of resection in patients with NSCLC in stage ⅢA,and increase good operability in patients with NSCLC in stage ⅢA,but not increase the postoperative complications.

Objective:To study the clinical features and treatment outcome of AIDS associated oral candidiasis.Methods:The clinical data of 31 cases with AIDSassociated oral candidiasis from 201209 to 201303 were studied retrospectively,including general data,clinical features,oral manifestation,CD4 cell count,opportunistic infections,and antifungal therapy outcome,etc.Results:CD4cell count ＜200 cell/μl was found in 30 cases,AIDSrelated multiple opportunistic infection was observed in 29 cases.30 cases hadpseudomembranous candidiasis,1 cases had erythematous candidiasis and 2 cases had pseudomembranous candidiasis with angular candidiasis.After antifungal treatment,the lesion of 8 cases reduced,that of 23 cases disappeared completely,lesion relapse after drugwithdrawal happened in 3 cases.Conclusion:AIDSassociated oral candidiasis was more common in AIDS patients with CD4 ＜200cells/μl,the main clinical form is pseudomembranous type,and with multiple opportunistic infections.The antifungal treatment is effective for the patients.

Objective To compare the similarities and differences of the five detection methods used in the detection of fungi in vaginal secretions,and find the most sensitive、the most specific、the fastest、the most cost effective and the simplest method used in the detection of fungi in vaginal secretions.Methods A total of 442 patients were selected from the Department of Gynecology of Shenzhen OCT Hospital from May 2016 to August 2016.The vaginal secretion of 442 specimens was detected by using the methods of fungi culture、saline and KOH suspension method,Gram stain,Wright''s stain and Vaginitis Multi Test Kit.In these five methods,Fungi culture were using as gold standard to evaluate the specificity,sensitivity,negative predictive value,positive predictive value and accuracy of the other four methods.Results Using the fungus culture method to detect 442 cases of vaginal secretion,we found the positive rate of mycotic infection was 34.8%(154/442).Compared with the fungi culture method,the Specificity of saline and KOH suspension method was 97.9%,the sensitivity was 64.9%,the negative predictive value was 83.9%,the positive predictive value was 94.3% and the accuracy was 86.4%;the Specificity of Gram stain was 96.5%,the Sensitivity was 83.1%,the negative predictive value was 91.4%,the positive predictive value was 92.7% and the accuracy was 91.8%;the Specificity of Vaginitis Multi Test Kit was 84.7%,the Sensitivity was 46.8%,the negative predictive value was 74.8%,the positive predictive value was 62.0% and the accuracy was 71.5%;the Specificity of Wright''s stain was 96.9%,the Sensitivity was 78.6%,the negative predictive value was 89.4%,the positive predictive value was 93.1% and the accuracy was 90.5%.Conclusion Gram stain could be the most sensitive and specific method in the four methods,with highest accuracy,and the the fastest,the most cost effective and the simplest method for the detection of fungi in vaginal secretions.The accuracy of detecting fungi in vaginal secretions could be improved by the combination of Gram stain method in clinical work.

Altitude ; Altitude Sickness ; Animals ; Hypoxia ; Iron ; Mice ; Spleen

BACKGROUND: Xinjiang is a multi-ethnic region with significant differences in local geographical position, economic development and climatic environment. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the occurrence and development tendency of birth defects, disease categories and disparity among different ethnic groups and regions in Xinjiang.METHODS: A stratified cluster random sampling observation was performed in 13 counties (cities) according to the status of ethnical distribution and local economics of Xinjiang. Quarter Report Sheet on Babies and The defect babies register card were filled as the scheme of Chinese birth defect monitoring, and ICD10 diagnostic code was adopted in birth defect diagnosis. The birth defects rate was calculated from January 2005 to December 2008, and the disease categories and disparity among different ethnic groups and regions in Xinjiang were analyzed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The average incidence rate of birth defect was 9.74‰, which was dramatically descended in 2006 and ascended afterward yearly. The incidence rate of countryside was higher than city, and male more than female. In geography, south of Tianshan Mountain was higher than north and east in birth defect incidence. Among major ethnic groups in Xinjiang, Sibe and Uygur had the highest birth defect incidence rate, followed by Man, Hazakh, and Han. The birth defect incidence of Han, Uygur and Hazakh people showed descend tendency, Hui, Mongolia, and Man people fluctuated, yet Sibe's rate had a change of rise and fall. The first five birth defect entities were neural tube deformity, cleft lips, anencephaly, congenital hydrocephalus and cleft palate combined with cleft lips. The birth defects rates are different from ethnic groups and regions in Xinjiang.

Objective:To investigate the effect of melatonin (MEL) influence on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced long-term anxiety-like behavior and activation of astrocytes in septic neonatal rats.Methods:Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly(random number) assigned to the control group, LPS group and LPS+MEL group. Sepsis model was intraperitoneally injected with LPS (1 mg/kg), and neonatal rats in the MEL group were administered with MEL (10 mg/kg) 30 min after LPS injection. At different time points after injection, rats in each group were divided into three subgroups: 3 d, 7 d and 28 d. The expression of GFAP and TNF-α in the corpus callosum was detected by immunofluorescence staining and Western blot. Open-field test was applied to observe anxiety-like behaviors. In vitro, cultured neonatal SD rat astrocytes were divided into the control group, LPS group, LPS+MEL group, and LPS+MEL+luzindole group. Immunofluorescence staining was used to observe the expression of GFAP and TNF-α. Expression of GFAP, TNF-α, p-NF-κBp65, NF-κBp65 protein in astrocytes were assessed by Western blot. RT-qPCR was used to investigate the mRNA expression of GDNF and BDNF. One-way ANOVA and two-way ANOVA were used for comparison of multiple groups of variables. A P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results:LPS reduced the duration of movement in the central area and distance in the central area/total distance in open-field test, while melatonin evidently reversed the LPS-induced anxiety-like behavior. Compared with the LPS group, the expressions of GFAP and TNF-α were significantly decreased in the corpus callosum at 3 d and 7 d in the MEL group ( P< 0.05). Compared with the LPS group, MEL could significantly decrease the expression of GFAP, TNF-α and p-NF-κBp65 in astrocytes ( P< 0.05), which could be blocked by Luzindole. In addition, compared with the LPS group, MEL pretreatment could reverse the down regulation of GDNF and BDNF induced by LPS ( P<0.05). Conclusions:MEL can relieve LPS-induced long-term anxiety-like behavior in septic neonatal rats. The mechanism may be related to the inhibition of astrocyte activation and inflammatory reaction through NF - κ B pathway.

Objective To increase the transfection of EGFP-N3 plasmids into 293T cells using ultrasound-targeted microbubbles delivery(UTMD) mediated a peptide nucleic acid (PNA) binding nuclear localization signal (NLS).Methods Antibody-targeted microbubbles were used in the experiments which can specifically recognize the SV40T antigen receptor.The SV40T antigen receptors were expressed on the membranes of 293T cells.The PNA containing the NLS were inserted in the EGFP-N3 plasmid DNA,which increased nuclear localization.Ultrasound-targeted microbubble delivery (UTMD) and the PNA binding NLS were utilized to improve the cytoplasmic import of plasmids and the nuclear intake of the plasmid from the cytoplasm,respectively.The study was divided into five groups:Contrast (group A),Common microbubble + DNA (group B),Antibody-targeted microbubbles + DNA (group C),Common microbubbles + NLS-PNA-DNA (group D),Antibody-targeted microbubbles + NLS-PNA-DNA (group E).Fluorescence microscope was used to observe the fluorescent light in each group;flow cytometry to test the transfection;RT-PCR and Western blot to detect genes' mRNA and protein expression level.Results Ultrasound and antibody-targeted microbubble delivery (UTMD) significantly enhanced the cytoplasmic intake of exogenous genes and maintained high cell viability(＞80％).Fluorescent microscope showed that the quantities of green fluorescence in cells were increased successfully.The transfection results of flow cytometry were 0,(9.30 ± 0.46)％,(26.46 ± 2.01)％,(29.54 ± 0.62)％,(45.72 ± 1.86)％,respectively,and the differences were statistically significant(P ＜0.05).The relative mRNA and protein expression in group E were greater than those in group C and D respectively (P ＜0.05).Conclusions UTMD combined with antibody-targeted microbubbles and a PNA binding NLS plasmid can significantly improve transfection efficiency of exogenous genes by enhancing both cytoplasmic and nuclear DNA import.