Objective Using siRNA to downregulate Her2 expression in Her2 positive breast cancer cell line SK-BR-3,to observe the influence of siRNA of cell proliferation and apoptosis. Methods Two siRNAs against the Her2 gene were designed and transfected into SK-BR-3 cells respectively, Her2 gene expression was measured using RT-PCR, Her2 protein expression was analysed using flow cytometer. Cell proliferation was measured with MTT assay, the apoptotic cells were stained with annexin-V-FITC and analysed by flow cytometry. Results 42.88%,49.27% silencing of Her2 mRNA expression were observed after transfecting with two siRNA respectively. The corresponding decrease of Her2 protein expression was confirmed by flow cytometric analysis. As a consequence, cell growth inhibition was observed,28.51% and 42.81% of cells apoptosis were observed after transfecting with two siRNA respectively.Conclusion These results demonstrated that siRNA against Her2 could effectively downregulate Her2 expression in SK-BR-3 cell line, inhibit cell growth and induce cell apoptosis.

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Objective To investigate the effect of steroid hormones on lymphatic stomata of ovarian bursa and fluid adsorption. Methods The lymphatic adsorption was traced by trypan blue,and the ultrastructure of the lymphatic stomata and estrogen receptor level of mesothelial cells on ovarian bursa was observed by scanning electron microscopy,transmission electron microscopy and immuno-colloid golden technology. Results The absorption and opening area of lymphatic stomata were enhanced in estrogen group mice,and decreased in androgen group as compared to control group mice.Estrogen receptor was first identified in the nuclei of mesothelial cells on the inner layer of mice ovarian bursa and the level was down-regulated by estrogen and slightly up-regulated by androgen.Conclusion The absorption and the opening area of lymphatic stomata can be regulated by steroid hormones in mice,and the machanism may be related to the expression levels of estrogen receptor in the nuclei of mesothelial cells.

In fifteen human fetuses spcimens the peritoneal stomata were studied with SEM and TEM, and measured by image processing system. In order to prove that the peritoneal stomata are the passageway of absorbed matter from the peritoneal cavity, animal experiments were made. There are two types of the mesothelial cells on diaphragmatic peritoneum, i. e. the cuboidal cells and the flattened cells. The peritoneal stomata, which arranged in clusters or strips, were only found between the cuboidal cells. The shape and size of the stomata were often irregular. The average area of the stoma on the muscular portion is 10.43?1.61?m~2, while on the tendinous portion is 7.93?1.67?m~2. The connective tissue underlies below the stomata, under which no basement membrane was found. Many lymphatic capillaries were observed in the connective tissue, which may promote absorption of matter from the peritoneal cavity. In animal experiments, some particles of trypan blue were absorbed through the stomata of rabbit diaphragmatic peritoneum. The authors consider that the stomata, are first observed in human, are important pathway for draining matter from the peritoneal cavity.

By transmission electron microscopy and freeze etching technique 15 human fetuses were utilized to study the ultrastructure of the mesothelial cells on the parietal peritoneum. The mesothelial cells of the diaphragmatic peritoneum contained numerous vesicles which were frequently communicated with the free surface, the basement membrane, intercellular space and the peritoneal stomata. Some of the vesicles seemed to fuse each other and form vacuoles. Vacuoles also occurred close to, or communicated with the basement membrane and cell free surface. Sometimes they appeared as secretory particles. The microvilli contained vesicles opened to the free surface. The mesothelial cells on the pelvic wall displayed abundant endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus, but scanty vesicles. So, the mesothelial cells on parietal peritoneum of human fetuses might be classified into two types, i. e. the vesiclecontaining cells on the diaphragmatic peritoneum and the ER-containing cells on the peritoneum of the pelvic wall. The vesicle-containing cells seemed to uptake material from the peritoneal cavity. Abundant endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus reflected a high synthetic activity, hence the ER-containing cells might be possibly related to the production of peritoneal fluid.

Objective To study the ultrastructure of ovary lymphatic stomata in human and compared with the animals′. Methods The morphology of human ovary surface was examined using scanning electron microscopy and the lymphatic stomatas were counted by the ELESCOPE computer image processing system. Results The human ovary epithelium was composed of cuboidal and flat cells. There were lymphatic stomatas not only among the cuboidal cells, but also among the cuboidal and flat cells. The stomata were usually circular in shape and about 1 80?0 82??m in diameter, 6 27?2 65??m in circle. Lymphatic stomata in external surface of ovary mucinous tumor was also found. Conclusion There are ovary lymphatic stomatas in human. These stomatas connect lymphatic vessels in ovary with the peritoneal cavity. They also present morphological basis for early\|metastasis of ovary tumor. [

Objective To investigate the application of delayed sternal closure in the process of open heart surgery.Methods Delayed sternal closure was performed from Mar.2000 to Jun.2005 in 11 patients(4 males and 7 females,aged 16-67 years with an average of 42 years) after cardiac surgery.The indication included: cardiac dilatation(4 cases),intractable arrhythmia(4 cases),continuous bleeding(2 cases) and severe pulmonary edema(1 case).During the open chest period,the wound was covered with 3-layers of latex temporarily,and the delayed sternal closure was performed when bleeding was controlled,heart size reduced,and hemodynamic condition became stable.Results Except two patients died of acute kidney failure during open chest period,delayed sternal closure was successfully carried out in 9 patients 8-43 hours(23.7?11.0) after cardiac surgery.Except one patient died of cardiac arrest 21 days after operation,the 8 others survived and were discharged from ICU 1-8 days(3.9?2.4) after sternal closure,and the wounds healed well.Follow-up for the 8 survivors revealed an improvement of NYHA class(class Ⅰfor 4 cases,class Ⅱfor 2 cases,and class Ⅲ for 2 cases).Conclusion The delayed sternal closure is an effective method in the treatment of postoperative cardiac compression,severe bleeding and arrhythmia,and it does not increase the incidence of complications such as sternal infection.

AIM: To investigate the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-3 (VEGFR-3) and CD31 in relation to metastasis in ovarian epithelial tumors. METHODS: VEGFR-3 and CD31 expression were examined by immunohistochemical methods, VEGFR-3 positive microlymphatic count (MLC) and microvessel density (MVD) were assessed by the image analysis. RESULTS: Both MLC and MVD in ovarian epithelial carcinomas were higher than those in benign tumors(MLC, P 0 05). CONCLUSIONS: VEGFR-3 and CD31 expression correlate significantly with metastasis, MLC and MVD might predict peritumoral lymphangiogenesis and angiogenesis, which may be as a biologic marker for metastasis in ovarian epithelial tumors. [

This study analyzes the reason and situation of the educational inspection for colleges and universities.The author suggests the five points to solve these problems and provide countermeasures for improving the educational inspection.

Objective The TCS gene without N-and C-terminal sequences was cloned into pET-29b in order to get the recombinant trichosanthin(rTCS) at the relatively high level in E.coli,and the rTCS immunogenicity was compared with natural TCS(nTCS). Methods TCS gene without the N-and C-terminal coding sequences was amplified by RT-PCR,and then inserted into pET-29b.The soluble rTCS was induced with IPTG and purified through metal chelate affinity chromatography,the purity and content were showed by the thin-layer scan analysis and bradford assay.After the rabbits were immunized with purified rTCS and nTCS,respectively,the titer and specificity of polyclonal antibody were detected by indirect ELISA assay and Western blotting. Results 1.The vector pET-29b-TCS was constructed successfully after it was confirmed with the same restriction enzymes.2.The rTCS attained the maximum in the presence of 1 mmol/L IPTG for 4?h at 30℃.3.The soluble rTCS was expressed at relatively high level(36% of total protein in E.coli) and the yield of rTCS with a purity of 95% was 1.2?g in 1 L bacterium.4.The polyclonal antisera titer of nTCS was significantly higher than that of rTCS(1∶40?960 and 1∶5?120 respectively).5.The specific reaction between rTCS and anti-nTCS antibody was detected by Western blotting.Conclusion The high level expressing vector pET-29b-TCS,carrying TCS gene withoug the N-and C-terminal coding sequences,was constructed successfully.The immunogenicity of rTCS was remarkably lower than that of nTCS,which indicates that glycosylation of nTCS has a relationship with the antigenicity.