Objective To review the recent studies on the suppressing function of breast cancer metastasis suppressor 1 (BRMS1) in breast cancer metastasis. Methods The recent literatures on the mechanisms of BRMS1 in the breast cancer that were published in and abroad were reviewed and summarized. Results BRMS1, similar to the other anti-metastasis genes, only suppresses the metastasis of breast cancer cells but has nothing to do with the growth of tumor. BRMS1 could suppress metastasis of tumor cells by reestablishing both the homospecific and the heterospecific gap junctional intercellular comminications (GJIC) and by altering the expressions of relevant metastasis genes in the breast cancer. Conclusion Further studies on BRMS1 may be helpful to understand the metastasis of breast cancer, which may provide a new way for the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.

Objective To assess the efficacy and safety of 800 nm diode laser for removing unwanted hair of Ⅲ-Ⅴ skin type.Methods A total of 114 patients were treated with 800 nm diode laser on 234 sites.Four sessions were performed at an interval of 6-8 weeks.Percentage of hair reduction was evaluated 3 months after each session by comparing the terminal hair count to the baseline values.Follow-up was performed 6-8 months after the last session.In addition,subjective satisfaction of physicians and patients was evaluated according to a four-grade scale and the satisfaction rates were calculated.Results After fouth session,97.01％ of patients had more than 40 ％ hair reduction,and 83.33 ％ patients had more than 60 ％ hair reduction.Hyperpigmentation was observed on 15 (6.41％) sites,and disappeared after 6-8 months follow-up.The satisfactory rates of the physicians and the patients were 98.25 ％ and 96.12 ％,respectively,with no statistical difference (x2 =3.33,P＞0.05).Conclusions 800 nm diode laser for removing unwanted hair of Ⅲ-Ⅴ skin type is a safe and effective treatment option for hair removal,with relatively less side effect.

AIM To investigate actions of total paeony glycoside(TPG) on learning and memory capacity and related products of metabolism of senile mice induced by D galactose. METHODS The subacute senile mouse models induced by injection of D galactose subcutaneously were used. RESULTS TPG could improve the learning and memory capacity of model mice in shuttle test and enhance spatial resolution in water maze test. TPG not only reduced the content of monoamine oxidase(MAO) and inhibited the decrease of cholinesterase(CHE) significantly, but also lessened the level of malondialdehyde(MDA) and inhibited the decrease of superoxide dismutase(SOD) in cerebrum of model mice. TPG still promoted the recovery of lobar atrophy and hypoimmunity of senile mice remarkedly. CONCLUSION TPG possesses obvious effects of improvement on learning, spatial resolution and delaying senility.

Background Increase in ophthalmic optical medical instruments and microsurgical applications leads to retinal photochemical damage and other problems delivery of a variety of devices,so the in-depth study and understanding of its pathogenesis after retina light damage can provide a reference for the clinical treatment of related diseases.Objective This study was to investigate the therapeutic effect and relative mechanism of erythropoietin (EPO) on mouse retina photic injury by studying the expression of matrix metalloproteinases-2 (MMP-2)and MMP-9.Methods Fifty-two SPF BALB/c mice were randomized into normal control group,simple light-induced group and EPO pretreatment group by balloting method.The mice of simple light-induced group and EPO pretreatment group were continuously irradiated with 6000 lx diffuse light for 4 hours in a home-made box to establish the models of light-induced damage;while recombinant human EPO (rhEPO)of 5000 U/kg was intraperitoneally injected prior to the light exposure in the EPO pretreatment group.The expressions of MMP-2 and MMP-9 were examined at 6,12,36,72,96 hours and 7 days following light-exposure by immunohistochemistry.Results Edema and structural disorder of RPE cells appeared inthe simple light-induced group after light-exposure and aggravated with lapse of light-exposure time,but no similar change was seen until 7 days in the EPO pretreatment group.The immunohistochemistry findings showed that the expression of MMP-2(A value)in RPE cells was less in the normal mice.However,a large quantity of positive cells appeared in RPE layer 36 hours after light-exposure.Compared with the simple light-induced group,the positive expression of MMP-2 protein in EPO pretreatment group was significantly decreased,showing statistically significant differences among these three groups and different time points (Fgroup =3.68,P =0 04; Ftime =9.13,P=0.00).There was hardly any MMP-9 expression in the retina of the normal mice.In simple light-induced group,a few of positive cells appeared in RPE layer 6 hours after light-exposure and reached its peak 12 hours following light-exposure.The gradually down-regulation of MMP-9 expression happened 96 hours later following light-irradiation.The expression tendency of MMP-9 in EPO pretreatment group was similar to the simple light-induced group.Significant differences in expressions of MMP-9 were found among different groups and time points (Fgroup=3.61,P =0.04;Ftime =16.91,P=0.00).Conclusions MMP-2 and MMP-9 may be involved in the mechanism of retina photic injury by down-regulating the expression of MMP-2 and MMP-9 in RPE cells.

Objective To evaluate the effect of fluid load on the prognosis of severe hand , foot and mouth disease in children. Methods The patients with severe hand foot and mouth disease in the emergency department of PICU in our hospital were enrolled as the research object. We would collect demographic characteristics , labora-tory tests and clinical data: age, gender, focus, basic disease, and simplified acute severity score (SAPS)Ⅱ and record the cumulative amount of fluid balance at 24, 48, 72 hours after admission. Results There was a signifi-cant difference on fluid balance at 48 and 72 hours between the survival group and the death group , the death group appeared the positive liquid balance , and there were significant differences in PICU retention time , mechani-cal ventilation rate, MODF involved organs, mortality and other prognostic indicators between the negative fluid balance group and the positive fluid balance group. Conclusion Fluid balance is an important treatment for severe hand foot and mouth disease, and positive liquid balance is related to mortality and other adverse prognosis.

Objective To analyze the characteristics of TCM syndromes of children abnormal sweating;To investigate the correlation between diseases and primary and secondary syndromes. Methods Through a multi-center epidemiology investigation, 400 cases were collected to statistically analyze the five TCM syndromes of children abnormal sweating, and characteristics of each syndrome were analyzed. Results In the 400 cases of children abnormal sweating, there were 129 cases (32.25%) of dysfunction of lung-wei pattern, 50 cases (12.50%) of nutrient qi and defensive qi discordance, 84 cases (21.00%) of qi and yin deficiency pattern, 57 cases (14.25%) of dampness heat forced steamed pattern, and 80 cases (20.00%) of qi and yang deficiency pattern. Spontaneous sweating and night sweating were found in the four patterns besides qi and yin deficiency pattern, and night sweating can be mainly found in qi and yin deficiency. Each type is consistent in the syndrome differentiation and cluster analysis. Conclusion Spontaneous sweating and night sweating, each has the certification of yin and yang. Spontaneous sweating can be caused by yin deficiency while night sweating can be caused by yang deficiency. Each pattern of children abnormal sweating has its own syndrome characteristic, which can provide the basis for clinical diagnosis and treatment.

The author introduces the basic concepts of microsatellite and population genetics and its characteristics, expounds the application of these theories for population genetic structure and genetic diversity, gene flow and evolutionary significant unit ESU division research. This paper discuss its applicationin study of genetic causes, origin of cultivation, different regional origins of geoherbs, aiming at providing a new theory and method for geoherbs.
Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; Evolution, Molecular ; Genetic Markers ; genetics ; Genetic Techniques ; Geography ; Microsatellite Repeats ; genetics

Objective To investigate the value of high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (HR-MRI) for assessing the plaque stability as well as the risk factors for unstable plaque and severe stenosis in patients with symptomatic carotid stenosis.Methods The patients with symptomatic carotid stenosis were enrolled.HR-MRI was use to evaluate carotid plaque compositions and identify the stability of plaques.The carotid plaques from the patients underwent carotid endarterectomy were collected for pathological examination.The consistency of the preoperative HR-MRI and the postoperative pathological findings were compared.The clinical data of all patients were collected and the risk factors for the stability of carotid plaques and the severity of vascular stenosis were analyzed.Resulls A total of 219 patients with symptomatic carotid stenosis (stenosis ＞ 50％) who underwent HR-MRI were enrolled.Among them,102 patients (46.6％) had stable plaques and 117 (53.4％) had unstable plaques;118 (53.9％) had moderate stenosis and 101 (46.1％) had severe stenosis.Thirty-fiwe patients received carotid endarterectomy,HR-MRI showed that the plaque in 19 (54.3％) of them were instable,and pathological examination showed that the plaque in 20 (57.1％) cases were instable,and both were highly consistent (κ =0.942,P ＜ 0.001).The proportions of male (P =0.007),hyperlipidemia (P =0.013),smoking (P ＜0.001),as well as the levels of total cholesterol (P =0.001),low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (P ＜0.01),and fasting blood glucose (P =0.001) in the unstable plaque group were significantly higher than those in stable plaque group.Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that male (odds ratio [OR] 2.33,95％ confidence interval [CI] 1.08-5.04;P=0.032),smoking (OR 3.45,95％ CI 1.67-7.14;P=0.001),and higher fasting blood glucose level (OR 1.26,95％ CI 1.07-1.48;P =0.006) were the independent risk factors for unstabke plaque.All the data did not show any significant difference between the moderate stenosis group and the severe stenosis group.Conclusions HR-MRI accurately assessed the plaque stability in patients with symptomatic carotid stenosis.Sex,smoking,and fasting blood glucose level were the independent risk factors for carotid artery unstable plaque.

Objective:To summarize our experience on perioperative anesthesia management of patients with crush syndrome caused by earthquake under field condition.Methods:The clinical anesthesia data of 10 patients with crush syndrome caused by China Wenchuan earthquake,who were treated under field condition,were retrospectively analyzed,and our experience on perioperative anesthesia management was summarized.Results:After volume therapy,urine alkalization,and stabilization of internal environment,the 10 patients underwent dehridement,decompression by fasciotomy or amputation under epidural anesthesia or brachial plexus block plus psychological therapy and moderate tranquillizer.During the operation,the patients showed smooth respiratory and cardiovascular characteristics without pain.Conclusion:Under field condition,regional anesthesia can provide adequate analgesic effect during and after the surgery.Early fluid resuscitation and life support are vital to the safety and life of patients.