AIM: To observe the effect of LPS on CIAS1 gene expression and to analyze the function-structure relationship of its mutation region, the NACHT domain of cryopyrin. METHODS: RT-PCR was used to detect the expression of CIAS1 gene in human leucocytes in the presence of LPS. The methods of molecular modeling and bioinformatics were used to observe the relationship of the structure-function of NACHT domain in human CIAS1 gene. RESULTS: LPS increased CIAS1 mRNA expression in a dose-dependent manner. However, the stimulation with LPS at a concentration of 100 mg/L at different time points showed the pattern of early down-regulation and later up-regulation of CIAS1 mRNA expression. The sequence analysis suggested that the motifs Walker A and Walker B, to which the ATP and Mg~ 2+ can bind, were found in the NACHT domaim of CIAS1 gene encoded product cryopyrin. The main points of the disease-associated mutation showed the close relation in sequence and structure to these motifs. The binding sites of Ca~ 2+ and polysaccharide were observed in the leucine rich repeats region of cryopyrin. CONCLUSION: Cryopyrin may act as an important regulator in inflammation. LPS induces human leukocytes to express the CIAS1 gene product.

Objective To observe the effect of Huoxue Jiedu Recipe(Herbal recipe for activating blood and removing toxins)on proliferation and cell cycle status of keratinocytes cultured in vitro in psoriasis.Methods Using the serum pharmacologic technique,the clean SD rats were adopted to make the Huoxue Jiedu Recipe medicated serum(high,moderate,low dose),Dexamethasone medicated serum,and blank serum,which were added into the keratinocytes culture system respectively.After incubated for 48 hours,the cell proliferation of keratinocytes was measured by MTT assay,and the cell cycle distribution estimated with flow cytometer(FCM).Results The different density of Huoxue Jiedu Recipe could all inhibit significantly the generation of COLO-16 keratinocyte line and change the distribution proportion of each phase in the cell division cycle.Conclusion Huoxue Jiedu Recipe treats psoriasis through inhibiting the proliferation of keratinocytes.

Objective To investigate the variations of tendency of drug-resistance from Jan 2006 to Dec 2008. the origin and the distributing of Acinetobacter baumannii and provide basis for selection of clinical drugs.Methods The characteriztion and sensitivity to antibiotics of Acinetobacter baumannii were analysed using VTTEK-32 system.Results 107 strains of Acinetobacter baumannii were separated and characterized during the three years.The rates of resistance to antibiotics were Imipenem 0.9%,Amikacin 5.6%,Ampicillin/Sulbactam 6.5%,Ampicillin 74.8% Ceftriaone 63.6%,Cefotaxime 38.3%,Aztreonam 25.2%.The resistance rate of Acinetobacter baumanii increased from 2006 to 2008,showed increasing tendency.Conclusion Acinetobacter baumannii showed good sensitivity to Carbapenems,Aminoglycosides,β-lactam antibiotics,Acinetobacter baumanii are widely distributing in hospital and are widely resistant to many kinds of antibiotics,The results suggested that the resistance of Acinetobacter baumannii to antibiotics should be continuously monitored,it will be beneficial for infection-control to collect antibiotics basing on the results of drug-sensitive test.

Objective:To characterize the volatile compounds in 10 batches of disposable infusion sets and 6 batches of nasal can-nulas by GC-MS and determine the main odor-active compounds. Methods:The volatile components were extracted using a headspace sampler. An HP-5MS capillary column (30 m × 0. 25 mm,0. 25 μm) was adopted, and the qualitative analysis was performed by total ion chromatography ( TIC) of full scan with temperature programmer. Results:A total of 19 major volatile compounds were identified, which were hydrocarbon, alcohol and carbonyl compounds (such as aldehyde and ester). Based on the combination of odor test and GC-MS, the concentration of alcohol compounds (2-ethyl hexanol, 2-EH) had the most notable effect on the odor of samples. Conclu-sion:The samples with unacceptable order contain 2-EH with relatively high content, which should be paid more attention.

Objective In children with neurogenic bladder and secondary vesicoureteral reflux , we ex-plore the differences of urodynamics between the children with and without detrusor overactivity (DO). The study is in order to provide theoretical support for clinical practice. Method From January 2013 to March 2016, 110 children with NB vesicoureteral reflux diagnosed by videourodynamics were recruited. There are 63 boys and 47 girls aged 4-12 years with mean of 7.5 years. According to presence of DO during the filling phase, the patients were divided into DO (n=32) and non-DO groups (n=78). The time of bladder ureter reflux perfusion and detru-sor pressure were recorded for calculation of bladder compliance when the reflux occurs in the two groups. Maximum cystometry capacity and maximum detrusor pressure were recorded for calculation of the bladder compliance at the end of filling in the two groups. According to the reflux flow level, patients were divided into mild reflux (Ⅰ-Ⅱdegrees), severe reflux (Ⅲ-Ⅴdegrees). The difference of reflux side of the two groups and reflux degree were an-alyzed. Result In DO group, bladder capacity and compliance were (107.5 ± 21.3) mL and (5.6 ± 1.8) mL/cmH2O, respectively, when bladder ureter reflux occurs. In non-DO group, the bladder ureter reflux bladder capac-ity and compliance were (124.7 ± 35.6) mL, (6.7 ± 2.3) mL/cmH2O. The two parameters were significantly differ-ent in both groups. In DO and non-DO groups, the detrusor pressure were (21.7 ± 8.3) cmH2O and (19.6 ± 9.2) cmH2O, respectively, which does not have any significant statistical difference. At the end of filling, bladder capac-ity and compliance in DO group were (198.7 ± 36.5) mL, (5.8 ± 1.9) mL/cmH2O. In non-DO group, bladder ca-pacity and compliance were (223.8 ± 40.2) mL and (6.5 ± 1.4)mL/cmH2O. In both group, there are difference. In DO group, there are 20 cases of unilateral reflux (63%) and 12 cases of bilateral reflux (37%). In non-DO group, there are 31 cases of unilateral reflux (40%) and 47 cases of bilateral reflux (60%). The reflux of the two groups are also serious. Conclusion Small bladder capacity and poor bladder compliance are the urodynamic characteris-tics of children with NB and secondary vesicoureteral reflux when DO occurs.

Objective To explore the correlation between Th1,Th2,Th17,and Treg cells differentiation and related cytokines in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Methods Seventy-one patients with active RA were enrolled in this study.They were divided into low,moderate and high disease activity groups according to disease activity score (DAS28).The frequencies of Th1,Th2,Th17,and Treg cells in the peripheral blood of RA patients group (n=71) and healthy conlrol group (n=18) were determined by flow cytometry.T test was used for statistical analysis.Results Significant difference could be detected between the proportions of Th1 [ (6.2±4.5)％],Th17 [ (1.1±0.9)％] and Treg [(1.8±1.2)％] cells in the peripheral blood of RA patients and the control group (P＜0.05),and there was correlation between proportions of these three kinds of cell and the DAS28.Conclusion Th1 and Th 17 cells may promote the development of RA disease,but Th2 and Treg cells could prevent further development of RA disease.

Objective To observe the effect of sustained release type Ⅰ collagen-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) on healing of bone-tendon junction injuries.Methods Partial patellectomy was conducted in 72 rabbits divided equally into control group,type Ⅰ collagen group,and collagen type Ⅰ-VEGF group.The scaffold was planted into the bone-tendon interface.Animals were sacrificed at 4,8 and 12 weeks.New bone formation into the patella-patella tendon surface was detected using X-ray films and histological observations.Quality of bone healing was assayed using biomechanical testing.Results At postoperative 4,8 and 12 weeks,X-ray films showed bone formation of type Ⅰ collagen group [(4.1 ± 0.4) mm2,(12.1 ± 0.5) mm2,(13.0 ± 1.2) mm2 respectively] and of collagen type Ⅰ-VEGF group [(3.8 ± 0.4) mm2,(11.0 ± 0.5) mm2,(13.1 ± 1.0) mm2 respectively] were more than that of control group [(2.1 ± 0.6) mm2,(4.1 ± 0.3) mm2,(6.6 ± 0.6) mm2 respectively] (P ＜ 0.05).Histology identified few new bone,massive fibrocyte accumulation and disrupted alignment of tendon fiber in control group,massive new bone formation,neat and orderly alignment of collagen fiber tissues and massive aggrecan expression at postoperative 4 and 8 weeks (fibrous cartage repair in largely) in collagen type Ⅰ-VEGF group,and massive new bone formation but worse alignment of tendon collagen fibers and less aggrecan expression (fibrous repair in largely) in type Ⅰ collagen group.Biomechanical test showed the ultimate tensile strength increased over time in all groups,with significantly higher value at 12 weeks than that at 4 and 8 weeks.At the same time point,ultimate tensile strength ranged in an order as follows:collagen type Ⅰ-VEGF group ＞ collagen type Ⅰ group ＞ control group (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Sustained release type Ⅰ collagen-VEGF can accelerate early healing of bone-tendon junction injury and improve the histological and mechanical properties.

BACKGROUND:To in vitro isolate neural stem cel s with high purity and uniform biological properties and to establish a complete set of neural stem cel culture system is the basis for neural stem cel research.
OBJECTIVE:To establish an isolation and culture system for neural stem cel s from newborn mouse hippocampus, olfactory bulb and cortex and to analyze the biological properties of cel s.
METHODS:Neural stem cel s were isolated from the hippocampus, olfactory bulb and cortex tissue of newborn Kunming mice by mechanical separation and trypsin digestion. Serum-free culture technology, mechanical pipetting and trypsin digestion were used for subculture of neural stem cel s. 10%fetal bovine serum was used to induce differentiation of neural stem cel s. Neural stem cel s and their differentiated products were identified by
immunofluorescent staining of Nestin, CD133,β-TubulinIII, glial fibril ary acidic protein.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The neural stem cel obtained from newborn mouse hippocampus, olfactory bulb and cortex had the capacity of self-renewal and differentiation which were positive for Nestin and CD133. After induction with fetal bovine serum, neural stem cel could differentiation toβ-tubulinIII or glial fibril ary acidic protein positive cel s that were neurons and astrocytes. This experiment has successful y established the neural stem cel isolation, culture, identification and induction system, providing experimental basis for subsequent studies of neural stem cel s.

Objective To summary the experience of surgical types selection of chronic suppurative otitis media tympano‐plasty and evaluate its clinical curative effect .Methods Chronic suppurative otitis media patient records were collected ,surgical types selection based on hearing ,otoscope and mastoid CT selection .Finally 161 chronic suppurative otitis media patients (164 ears) whoes medical records and follow‐up of contents were complete were collected ,in which type Ⅰ tympanoplasty group with 40 ears , intact bridge radical mastoidectomy+ type Ⅰ tympanoplasty group with 30 ears ,and open radical mastoidectomy+type Ⅱ tympan‐oplasty group with 94 ears .The therapeutic effects of the three surgical methods for the treatment of chronic suppurative otitis media were evaluated from hearing ,quality of life as well as satisfactory score after surgery .Results The mean values of the air conductive hearing thresholds after operation in the three tympanoplasty groups were decreased than those before operation (all P<0 .05) ,while the mean values of the bone conductive hearing thresholds after operation showed no obvious changes (all P>0 .05) .There were no statistically significant improvements in the air conductive hearing thresholds in the three tympanoplasty groups (P>0 .05) .The improvements in patient′s subjective hearing of the there surgical methods were 82 .5% ,70 .0% and 83 .0%respectively ,there was no statistically significant (P>0 .05) .The improvements in the overall quality of life of the three surgical methods were 80 .0% ,80 .0% and 79 .8% respectively ,showed no statistically significant differences (P>0 .05);the reduction rate of patient′s worry about illness were 90 .0% ,93 .3% and 95 .7% ,showed no statistically significant differences (P>0 .05);the bas‐ic satisfaction rates in the postoperative satisfaction ratings of the three surgical methods were 100 .0% ,100 .0% and 97 .9% ,and there were no statistically significant differences (P>0 .05) .Conclusion For tympanoplasty in chronic suppurative otitis media pa‐tients ,surgical types selection based on hearing ,otoscope ,mastoid CT selection and intraoperative findings .From the evaluation of postoperative patients with hearing and quality of life ,three surgical methods of chronic suppurative otitis media Tympanoplasty a‐chieve satisfactory results .

Background:TLR4 can mediate immune and inflammatory responses,TFF3,MUC2 are the intestinal mucosa protection factor and can maintain the intestinal barrier function. Aims:To investigate the effect of Anchang Yuyang decoction on colon tissue TFF3,MUC2 and TLR4 gene expressions in rats with ulcerative colitis. Methods:TNBS was used to establish ulcerative colitis model in rats. Ninety Wistar rats were randomly divided into normal control group,model group,low,moderate and high dose Anchang Yuyang decoction groups and mesalazine group,and distilled water,different concentrations of Anchang Yuyang decoction and mesalazine were given respectively. All the rats were sacrificed after 21 days. Colonic histopathological score was assessed,and RT-PCR was used to detect gene expressions of colon tissue TFF3, MUC2 and TLR4. Results:Compared with model group,histopathological score and TLR4 expression were significantly decreased in moderate,high dose Anchang Yuyang decoction groups and mesalazine group(P < 0. 05),expressions of TFF3 and MUC2 were significantly increased( P < 0. 05). Compared with moderate dose Anchang Yuyang decoction group,histopathological score in high dose Anchang Yuyang decoction group and mesalazine group was significantly decreased(P < 0. 05),and TFF3 expression was significantly increased( P < 0. 01). Compared with moderate dose Anchang Yuyang decoction group and mesalazine group,MUC2 expression in high dose Anchang Yuyang decoction group was significantly increased(P < 0. 01),and TLR4 expression was significantly decreased( P < 0. 01). Conclusions:Anchang Yuyang decoction can promote the repair of colonic mucosa in rats with ulcerative colitis,and its mechanism may be related to the increase of TFF3 and MUC2 gene expressions and down regulation of TLR4 gene expression.