Objective To investigate the relationship between the expression of FAS/FASL and spermatogenesis in the contralateral testis after unilateral testicular torsion in puberty Sprague-Dawley rats. Methods Five groups of side testicular torsion adolescence SD rats model were established as follows:group A as control group, group B for testicular torsion group,group C for testicular torsion plus methylprednisolone group, D for reverse side testes excision group, and Group E testes excision plus methylprednisolone group for reverse side. SD rats were treated with testicular resection and/or injection of methylprednisolone after torsion for 24 h. The rats were executed at postoperative 1 month, and contralateral testes were collected for histopathological examination. Expression of FAS and FASL was analyzed quantitatively by immunohistochemistry with a computer pathological image analysis system. Each rat was evaluated with regard to endocrine parameters (follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone ( LH) and testosterone ( T) by radioimmunoassay. Results Histopathological examination of the contralateral testes showed that either orchiectomy or orchiectomy plus methylprednisolone was more successful than no treatment. Fas/FasL protein in both control group and 4 experimental groups were expressed. B group showed more expression of FAS and FASL than that of the other groups. FSH, LH and T were normal in all cases. Conclusion Unilateral testicular torsion in puberty SD rats may result in higher expression of FAS and FASL, and accelerate germ cell apoptosis and subfertility. Methylprednisolone may decrease the expression of FAS and FASL and maintain spermatogenesis in the contralateral testis after the unilateral testicular torsion.

Objective To investigate relationship of microalbuminuria (MAU) and insulin resistance (IR) to severity of coronary lesions in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), and its predictive value for short-term prognosis in then.Methods In total, 162 ACS patients admitted to the department of cardiology, Guangzhou First People's Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong province during January 2008 to June 2009 were selected and divided into three groups according to their urine albumin excretion rate (UAER): 54 cases in normal group with UAER less than 20 μg/min, 62 cases in microalbuminuria group with UAER of (20-200)μg/min, and 46 cases in mass-albuminuria group with UAER more than 200 μg/min.Difference in IR (by homeostasis model assessment, HOMA ) and severity of coronary lesions among the three groups was assessed.Effects of baseline MAU and IR on main adverse cardiac events within the recent six months were observed in ACS patients after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).Results IR increased and coronary lesions aggravated as UAER increasing in all the three groups of ACS patients (P＜0.05 or P＜0.01).MAU associated with IR, with a coefficient of correlation of 0.366 (P＜0.01).Results of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that both MAU and IR were strong independent predictors for main adverse cardiac events in ACS patients within six months after PCI.Conclusions MAU and IR associate with severity of coronary lesions in ACS patients, suggesting certain predictive value for main adverse cardiac events in short-term after PCI.

Objective To provide morphological data for image diagnosis and mediastinal surgery planning.Methods Cross-sectional images of fresh tissues from the first Chinese visible female human data-set were reviewed and the main structures of the superior mediastinum were confirmed on a section-by-section basis.The positional rule of the main structures in various plane of superior mediastinum was found out,and a few key sectional images were selected and compared with the relative images of CT or MRI,and the relative data on the cross-sectional images were collected.Results The cross-sectional images of the first Chinese visible female human fairly displayed the aortic arch and its 3 large branches,superior vena cava,left and right brachiocephalic veins,azygos vein,pulmonary trunk,trachea,esophagus,thoracic duct and so on,as well as their relationship clearly.Conclusion The first Chinese visible female human dataset can almost provide complete and accurate data.

Objective To investigate the influencing factors of the results of liver function tests.Methods The clinical data of 357 cases of outpatient examination for liver function were retrospectively analyzed.According to the results of the examination,they were divided into two groups,178 cases in the control group (normal liver func-tion);179 cases in observation group (abnormal liver function).The influencing factors of liver function test results were analyzed.Results In the observation group,the gender,marital status,age,culture degree,BMI,sleep time com-pared with the control group,the differences in marital status were statistically significant(all P <0.05),the liver function abnormal rate of male was 58.66%,which was higher than 41.34% of female(χ2 =14.139,P <0.05).The detection rate of abnormal liver function of the people with age over 40 years old was 55.87%,which was higher than 44.13% of the people with age under 40 years old (χ2 =8.495,P <0.05).The detection rate of abnormal liver func-tion of the crowd in high school level and above was 45.25%,which was lower than 54.75% of the crowd under the high school(χ2 =5.685,P <0.05).The detection rate of abnormal liver function of the crowd with BMI≥24kg/m2 was 62.57%,which was higher than 37.43% of the crowd with BMI <24kg/m2 (χ2 =5.731,P <0.05).The detec-tion rate of abnormal liver function of the crowd with sleep time≥8h was 53.07%,which was lower than 46.93% of the crowd with sleep time <8h (χ2 =18.011,P <0.05).There was no significant difference in the detection rate of abnormal liver function of marriage between the two group(P >0.05).Conclusion The gender,age,culture degree, BMI,sleep time have impact on the liver function test,and the bad eating and living habits should be reasonable corrected,the physical exercise should be strengthened,and the quality of life should be constantly improved.

Issues on basic medical English teaching,curriculum and the construction ne-cessity for teaching material were analyzed and discussed.The corresponding strategy toward these issues in our university and the progress we have made were reported.

Objective To investigate whether the clinical outcomes of HBV infection are associated with single nucleotide polymorphisms of Toll-like receptor (TLR) 9 gene promoter region.Methods The polymorphisms of three positions at TLR9 gene promoter region including A-1923C, T-1486C and T-1237C were detected using real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction in 96 patients with severe chronic hepatitis B, 156 patients with chronic hepatitis B and 151 cases of HBV spontaneous clearance, then the differences between the groups were analyzed.Analysis of variance was performed for measurement data,and χ2 test or Fisher exact probability test were used for enumeration data.Results The frequency of AC genotype at TLR9 gene A-1923C site in chronic hepatitis B group was 3.8%, which was significantly lower than that in HBV spontaneous clearance group (11.3%) (χ2=6.082, P ＜ 0.05), but no significant difference was found between severe chronic hepatitis B group (8.3%) and HBV spontaneous clearance group (χ2=0.552, P ＞0.05).No significant differences of genotype distribution were found between chronic severe hepatitis B group and HBV spontaneous clearance group , chronic hepatitis B group and HBV spontaneous clearance group at polymorphism sites of T-1486C and T-1237C (χ2=1.534 and 0.745, P ＞ 0.05).Conclusions Genotype AC at TLR9 gene A-1923C site is associated with HBV spontaneous clearance, but not correlated with chronic HBV infection and liver failure; there is no correlation of polymorphisms in T-1486C and T-1237C at TLR9 gene promoter region with the clinical outcomes of HBV infection.

Objective: To explore the effect of probucol on enzyme and receptors of high density lipoprotein (HDL) during reverse cholesterol transportation in experimental rabbits with atherosclerosis. Methods: A total of 24 New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into 3 groups: Control group, the rabbits were fed by normal diet, High cholesterol group, the rabbits were fed by high cholesterol diet and Probucol group, the rabbits were fed by high cholesterol diet with probucol.n=8 in each group, all animals were treated for 12 weeks. Blood levels of lipids were examined by colorimetric method, serum lecithin cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT) and cholesterol ester transfer protein (CETP) were detected by ELISA, expressions of ATP binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1) and scavenger receptor class B type I (SR-BI) in aortic plaque were measured by immunohistochemistry; the above indexes were compared among different groups.
Results: ① for blood lipids by mmol/L, the following indexes in Probucol group were lower than High cholesterol group: TC (15.95±1.51 vs 21.95±3.71), LDL-C (13.01±2.28 vs 17.90±3.51), HDL-C (0.56±0.10 vs 1.13±0.12), all P<0.01.② the following perimeters in High cholesterol group were lower than Control group: for CETP by μg/ml (1.24±0.54 vs 2.07±0.64), for LCAT by μg/ml (15.02±3.81 vs 27.01±8.26), all P<0.05; compared with High cholesterol group, Probucol group had increased CETP (3.43±1.01) and LCAT (38.10±7.96), all P<0.05. ③ positive expressions of ABCA1 and SR-BI in aortic plaque in Probucol group were higher than High cholesterol group: for ABCA1 by % (46.81±10.01 vs 24.10±8.48), for SR-BI by % (48.04±10.90 vs 18.61±6.77), all P<0.01.
Conclusion: Probucol may increase blood levels of LCAT, CETP via up-regulating the expressions of ABCA1, SR-B1 and elevating the reverse cholesterol transportation of HDL, therefore improve HDL function in experimental rabbits with atherosclerosis.

BACKGROUND: Many studies have suggested that angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors(ACEI) protect blood vessels through anti-atherosclerosis independent of lowering blood pressure, but its mechanism is still unclear.OBJECTIVE: To investigate the anti-atherosclerotic mechanism of ACEI by observing the effects of Enalapril on lipoprotein(a) and oxygen free radicals in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) .DESIGN: A controlled study based on the observation of the patients with AMI.SETTING: Second Department of the South Building, General Hospital of Chinese PLAPARTICIPANTS: Thirty-five inpatients with AMI(19 males and 16 females, aged 42 -75 years old, and averaged (62 ± 9) years old and hospitalized at the Department of Cardiology of Tianjin Harbor Hospital from April 2001 to August 2002 were chosen. These patients were randomly divided into 2 groups: the therapeutic group(20 cases) and the control group(15cases). Inclusion criteria: the diagnosis of patients with AMI was confirmed by WHO criteria. Exclusion criteria: patients with renal dysfunction, shock,hypotension, a history of allergy to ACEI, and a history of severe cough induced by ACEI. All patients had not taken ACEI in the past 2 weeks and agreed to participate in this study.METHODS: On early morning of the third day after AMI, patients in the treatment group took 5 mg of Enalapril one time. If they had no first-dose reaction of hypotension, on the fourth day after AMI, the patients of the treatment group were given a dose of 5 mg twice per day for the following 2 weeks. Then, they were given the drug at a dose of 10 mg twice per day for 2 weeks. The patients in the control group were not given Enalapril. Blood samples were taken respectvely prior to the administration and 2 weeks and 4 weeks after the administration in the two groups. Serum content of lipoprotein(a), oxygen free radicals, triglyceride, total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein(HDL) cholesterol, Apo(a) were measured.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: We compared the level of serum of lipoprotein (a), oxygen free radicals (OFR), triglyceride, total cholesterol,HDL cholesterol, Apo(a) pre-treatment and post-treatment respectively in patients of the two groups.RESULTS: Serum levels of OFR were significantly lowered in the treatment group, which were(1 423.14±216.23), (1 076.62±287.12) and (566.57 ± 138.02) U/mL respectively 2 weeks and 4 weeks before and after the treatment(t =2. 937, 3. 571, P ＜0. 01), but there were no significant changes in serum concentrations of lipoprotein(a) and lipids( P ＞ 0.05) .CONCLUSION: Enalapril improved the prognosis of patients with AMI by antioxidation, but not by lowering the serum levels of lipoprotein(a) and lipids. The study can serve as a theoretical reference that the mechanism of Enalapril might inhibit atherosclerosis in patients with AMI.

Objective:To explore therapeutic effects of sodium nitroprusside (SNP) combined verapamil on no-reflow during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).Methods: A total of 106 patients, who suffered from no-reflow during PCI in our department from Jan 2011 to Dec 2013, were selected.According to random number table method, patients were divided into SNP group (n=55, received SNP based on routine treatment) and combined treatment group (n=51, received verapamil based on SNP group).Cardiac troponin I (cTnI) level before and 16h~18h after PCI, cardiac function indexes after 12-month follow-up, incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) were measured and compared between two groups.Results: Compared with before PCI, there were significant rise in cTnI level in both groups on 16~18h after PCI, P=0.001 both;compared with SNP group, there were significant reductions in cTnI level [(1.31±0.44)μg/L vs.(0.11±0.02)μg/L] and percentage of cTnI>0.10μg/L (94.5% vs.54.9%) in combined treatment group, P=0.001 both.Compared with SNP group after 12 months, there was significant rise in left ventricular ejection fraction [(62.29±3.06)% vs.(65.65±3.94)%], and significant reductions in left ventricular end-diastolic dimension[(50.24±3.73)mm vs.(47.60±4.72)mm] and left ventricular end-systolic dimension [(33.29±2.11)mm vs.(31.00±4.33)mm] in combined treatment group, P<0.05 all.There were no significant adverse reactions during hospitalization and follow-up in both groups.Conclusion: When no-reflow occurs during PCI, intracoronary injection of SNP combined verapamil can improve cardiac function, and its safety is good, which is worth extending.

Objective: To investigate mental health and its associated factors in college students during COVID-19 confinement in campus, and to provide a scientific basis for mental health education. Methods: A general questionnaire, the Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9) and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder- 7 (GAD-7) were administered. A total of 1 816 college students under COVID-19 confinement in campus in Lanzhou City were surveyed from October 18 to November 18, 2021. Data were analyzed by using the ordinal Logistic regression method. Results: The overall incidence of depressive emotions was 38.76%, and the incidences of mild, moderate to severe depression emotions were 31.33% and 7.43%, respectively. About 16.36% of students showed anxiety, with mild, moderate to severe anxiety being 13.33% and 3.03%, respectively. Multivariate analysis showed that poverty( OR =1.29), daily schedule (basically normal OR =0.33, normal OR =0.18), adaptability of online learning (moderate adaptation OR =0.45, high level of adaptation OR =0.25), concerns about the infection of oneself and family members (some concerns OR =1.73, considerable concerns OR =2.09),male( OR =0.78), and the isolation mode( OR =1.70). The music listening (sometimes OR =0.44, often OR =0.41), daily schedule (basically normal OR =0.36, normal OR =0.19), adaptability of online learning (moderate adaptation OR =0.42, high level of adaptation OR =0.28), and concerns about the infection of oneself and family members (some concerns OR =1.87, considerable concerns OR =3.27) were primary factors associated with high level of anxiety among college students( P <0.05). Conclusion The incidence of depression and anxiety among college students increased following COVID-19 confinement and centralized isolation for medical observation in campus. Universities and relevant departments should take timely and precise measures for psychological counseling.