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The identification of the relationships between mutations of the bone morphogenetic protein type Ⅱ receptor (BMPR2) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) has been considered to be one of the most significant discoveries in this area in the 21st century. And BMPR2 mutation is responsible for the majority of hereditary PAH as well as some of idiopathic PAH. Furthermore, clinical and animal expreimental research over the past few years has revealed that BMPR2 signaling pathway plays a critical role in the initiation and progress of PAH, by participateing in the pathogenesis of PAH. In addition, the potential that BMPR2 signaling pathway is used as a therapeutic target is being evaluated. This review summarizes our current understanding of the role of BMPR2 mutations in PAH from the perspectives of genetics, epigenetics, inflammation as well as interactions with other significant pathways.

Objective To evaluate the value of 64-slice spiral CT angiography in diagnosing diabetic leg arteriosclerosis obliterans(DLASO).Methods 64-slice spiral CT angiography was done in 90 patients with diabete and suspected vascular disorders of lower limb.Images were analyzed on the basis of the transverse CT source data including the maximum intensity projection(MIP),volume rendering(VR),multiplanar reconstruction(MPR) and curved planar reconstruction(CPR).Results 64-slice spiral CT angiography could exactly show the space relationship and anatomical detail of aortoiliac and lower extremity arteries.Arteriosclerostic obliterans was found in variant degree in 67 cases(67/90),of them,49(56.3%) were slight to medium arteriostenosis,18(20.7%) were obvious arteriostenosis and 7 were complete obstructed with collateral circulation.Conclusion 64-slice spiral CT angiography is of significant value in the assessment of arteriosclerosis obliterans of lower extremity arteries in the patients with diabetes.

BACKGROUND:In vitro experiments suggest that LIM mineralization protein-1 (LMP-1) gene can increase the expression of LMP-1 protein in osteoporotic bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the LMP-1 expression in osteoporotic bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells transfected with RV-LMP-1-GFP in vitro. METHODS:Twelve SD female rats were selected and subjected to bilateral ovariectomy for establishment of osteoporosis models. After 2 months of feeding, bilateral femurs, tibiae, and humeri of rats were taken to isolate and culture bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. Passage 3 cells were taken and randomly divided into ovariectomized group and LMP-1 transfection group. Another six rats only underwent removal of the same amount of fat tissue around the ovary, and passage 3 cells which were harvested as those in the former two groups served as sham group. RT-PCR and western blot assay were performed to determine the expression of LMP-1 protein and mRNA. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Under an inverted fluorescence microscope, transfected bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells from osteoporotic rats showed green fluorescent expression. The three groups al could express LMP-1 at the protein and mRNA levels. The expression levels of LMP-1 protein and mRNA in the LMP-1 transfection group were significantly higher than those in the ovariectomized group and sham group (P<0.05), but there was no statistical difference between the latter two groups (P>0.05). The successful expression of the RV-LMP-1-GFP gene in osteoporotic SD rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells was realized at the protein and mRNA levels;moreover, the expression of LMP-1 was increased dramatical y. These findings indicate that LMP-1 gene is successful y transferred into osteoporotic SD rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, and significantly elevates the expression of LMP-1 mRNA and protein.

ve To explore the mutagenicity of selenium and lead, the antagonistic effects of selenium on lead. Methods The ICR mice were orally perfused with sodium selenite (Na2SeO3) at different concentrations of 2.5,5.0 and 10 mg/kg and lead acetate [Pb(Ac)2] at different concentrations of 5,10 and 25 mg/kg jointly and con-tinuously for 3 days, and then the numbers of bone marrow polychromative erythrocytes were counted. Results The frequencies of micronucleus of mice only exposed to 10 mg/kg Na2SeO3, 10, 25 mg/kg Pb(Ac)2 respectively showed higher levels compared with those of control (P

It is discussed in this paper the origins and pathogenesis of treating senile disease from spleen in TCM,and the relationship between various methods of invigorating the spleen and senile deficiency syndromes.It has been proposed that the therapy principles of invigorating qi and spleen,stimulating the appetite to awake the splee,primering blood to go back to the spleen,dehumidification to activate spleen-energy,warming the kidney and spleen,dispersing the depressed liver-energy to belifit the spleen,going on dieting to belifit the spleen and clearing away heart-fire to support spleen etc.are used to prevent and cure senile diseases.It also listed the corresponding treatment prescriptions for the elderly patients.It provides a theoretical basis for treatment of senile diseases from the governance of spleen.And it provided a realistic basis and the implementation of the method for the prevention and treatment of elderly patient's deficiency aging.

Objective To determine the effect of endomorphin (EM) on colonic electromyography activity and investigate the pathogenesis of slow transit constipation (STC). Methods An experimental rat model of slow transit constipation was constructed by contract laxatives mixed with the feed. The changes of colonic electromyography and reaction to endomorphin 1 and endomorphin 2 were examined. Results Compared with the control group, the frequency and amplitude of slow wave in cathartic colon rats were decreased significantly. Endomorphin 1 and endomorphin 2 significantly decreased the amplitudes of slow wave, but did not change the frequencies of slow wave. The effect of endomorphin 1 was more pronounced than that of endomorphin 2, which could be reversed by the morphine antagonist Naloxone in concentration-dependent manner. Endomorphin could not block the stimulating effect of acetylcholine. Conclusions Endomorphin can influence the colonic electromyography activity and intestine motility of cathartic colon rats, and may be involved in the pathologic mechanism of slow transit constipation.

Objective To assess the efficacy of dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the breast in the detection of residual lesions of early stage breast carcinoma after lumpectomy. Methods 53 patients with breast masses confirmed to be malignant tumors by pathology after lumpectomy underwent the dynamic contrast-enhanced breast MR imaging and then further surgical treatment by lumpectomy. The DCE MRI-based diagnoses were compared to the results of pathological analyses after the second lumpectomy. Results 17 (32%) cases were detected with abnormal enhancement. 8 cases presented mass-like enhancements , and 6 of them showed tumorous residuals (P < 0.01). 6 presented focal enhancements, taking up 35% and one of them was confirmed pathologically to have tumorous residuals (P < 0.01). 3 cases presented mass-like enhancement, taking up 18% and 2 of them were confirmed with cancerous residuals . MR dynamic enhancement showed 68% of the them presented no abnormal enhancements in the breast and 33 of themhad no residual cancer , taking up 92%. 3 of them were confirmed with tumorous residuals , taking up 8%. The The positive predictive value and negative predictive value of DCE MR imaging for diagnosing residual malignant lesion were 52% and 92%, respectively . Conclusion The dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI of breast is helpful for evaluating residual malignant lesion after lumpectomy and affects positively subsequent treatment.

Objective To detect the expression of microRNA(miRNAs)in the late stage terminal hindgut de-velopment in fetal rats.Methods Twenty -four female rats were randomly divided into 2 groups.They were matched in proportion of male and female 21 .The experimental rats(n =1 2)received 1 0 g/L ethylenethiourea (1 25 mg/kg)by gavage on gestational day 1 1 ,and the control rats (n =1 2)received same amount of distilled water.The fetal rats were obtained by caesarean section on the gestational day 1 6 in each group.One centimeter rectum was taken out from 2 similar weight fetal rats for extracting total RNA by Trizol method.There were 24 fetal rats in each group.Chip hybri-dization was conducted after Poly(A)and biotin added to the RNA.Then,the chip was washed and dyed,and scanned thereafter.According to the differences in the expression profile of miRNAs and target gene analysis results,the miRNAs probably regulating the key gene of hindgut development was selected for target genes expression analysis.Results Compared with control group,expressions of 1 1 1 miRNAs in terminal hindgut of experimental group were up -regulated on the gestational day 1 6,and 1 1 7 miRNAs were down -regulated.Ten miRNAs of biggest differential expression be-tween them were selected for target genes prediction,pathway analysis,and Gene Ontology analysis.The results showed that some genes were closely related to rat fetus terminal hindgut growth and development,such as Shh,Hoxd13,and so on.According to the differential expression of miRNAs and target genes analysis,miR -1 93 might have an important role in the Hoxd13 gene for anorectal development.Real -Time PCR and Western blot showed that the expression of Hoxd13 and its protein level were significantly decreased when miR -1 93 highly expressed in rat intestinal epithelial cells,and the difference was statistically significant compared with the control group(1 .00 ±0.1 2 vs 0.71 ±0.1 0) (0.88 ±0.06 vs 0.75 ±0.08)(t =3.329,3.1 30;P =0.029,0.01 1 ).Conclusions miRNAs probably have an im-portant regulatory role in their target gene expression in terminal hindgut development of fetal rats,and miR -1 93 can significantly inhibit the expression of Hoxd13 gene in rat intestinal epithelial cells.

Objective To predict the risk of acute myocardial infarction with 64-row CT and left ventricular function analysis.Methods Both 64-row CT coronary angiograhphy and 64-row CT left function in 289 patients were analysed. All the patients were divided into four groups according to the degree of stenosis of their coronary arteries. Mean left ventricular myocardial mass( LVMM ) , left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF) and left ventricular end diastolic volume(LVEDV) of each group were calculated and compared with their clinical materials.Results LVMM, LVEDV as determined with 64-row corrected well with the occurrence of the myocardial ischemia proved by clinical evidence(r≈0.82,0.76),while LVEF showed a negative correction(r≈-0.74).Conclusion It is not accurate enough to predict the acute myocardial infarction with only the degree of narrow of the coronary artery. 64-row CT provides not only the degree of stenosis of the coronary artery , but also the functional features of the left ventricular as well. Both of them are of much importance to predict the risk of the acute myocardial infarction.