OBJECTIVE To understand the condition of hepatitis B infection among workers of Yellow River Bureau.METHODS On March 2007 326 workers had the physical examination by ELA test in a hospital.RESULTS The positive rate was 11.4% among which HBsAg,HBeAg and HBcAb positive together accounted for 1.5%;HBsAg,HBeAb and HBcAb positive together accounted for 1.5%.CONCLUSIONS Screening hepatitis B and vaccine inoculation are important.

Objective: To analyze the spatial distribution of tuberculosis (TB) and identify the clustering areas in Qinghai province from 2014 to 2016, and provide evidence for the prevention and control of TB. Methods: The data of pulmonary TB cases confirmed by clinical and laboratory diagnosis in Qinghai during this period were collected from National Disease Reporting Information System. The visualization of annual reported incidence, three-dimensional trend analysis and local Getis-Ord G(i)(*) spatial autocorrelation analysis of TB were performed by using software ArcGIS 10.2.2, and global Moran's I spatial autocorrelation analysis were analyzed by using software OpenGeoDa 1.2.0 to describe and analyze the spatial distribution characteristics and high incidence areas of TB in Qinghai from 2014 to 2016. Results: A total of 20 609 pulmonary TB cases were reported in Qinghai during this period. The reported incidences were 101.16/100 000, 123.26/100 000 and 128.70/100 000 respectively, an increasing trend with year was observed (trend χ(2)=187.21, P<0.001). The three-dimensional trend analysis showed that the TB incidence increased from northern area to southern area, and up-arch trend from the east to the west. Global Moran's I spatial autocorrelation analysis showed that annual reported TB incidence in different areas had moderate spatial clustering (Moran's I values were 0.631 3, 0.605 4, and 0.587 3, P<0.001). And local G(i)(*) analysis showed that there were some areas with high TB incidences, such as 10 counties of Yushu and Guoluo prefectures (Gande, Banma and Dari counties, etc., located in the southwest of Qinghai), and some areas with low TB incidences, such as Huangzhong county, Chengdong district and Chengbei district of Xining city and Dachaidan county of Haixi prefecture, and the reported TB incidences in the remaining areas were moderate. Conclusion: The annual reported TB incidence increased year by year in Qinghai from 2014 to 2016. The distribution of TB cases showed obvious spatial clustering, and Yushu and Guoluo prefectures were the key areas in TB prevention and control. In addition, the spatial clustering analysis could provide the important evidence for the development of TB prevention and control measures in Qinghai.
China/epidemiology* ; Cluster Analysis ; Disease Notification/statistics & numerical data* ; Female ; Geographic Information Systems ; Humans ; Incidence ; Male ; Spatial Analysis ; Spatio-Temporal Analysis ; Tuberculosis/microbiology* ; Tuberculosis, Pulmonary/ethnology*

Insect larvae and adult insects found on human corpses can provide important forensic evidence however it is useful to be able to prove evidence of association. Without this, it could be claimed that the insect evidence was a contaminant or had been planted on the body. This paper describes how mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and STR analysis of the crop contents of larvae of the blowfly Aldrichina grahami collected from separated body parts was used to provide evidence of association.

Background Surgery is regarded as the most effective treatment to relieve pain and reduce complications in chronic pancreatitis (CP).Two major strategies exist:duodenum-preserving pancreatic head resection (DPPHR) and pancreatoduodenectomy (PD).Many studies suggest that DPPHR offers advantages during surgery and in the short-term; however,the long-term effects have not been thoroughly investigated.We analyzed the long-term outcomes of DPPHR and PD,over follow-up times of at least 1 year,to determine the optimal surgical treatment for CP.Methods We systemically reviewed all CP surgical treatment reports,and only included randomized controlled trials (RCT) comparing DPPHR and PD,excluding unqualified studies using several pre-specified criteria.When multiple publications of a single trial were found,the most comprehensive current data were selected.Characteristics of the study populations and long-term postoperative outcome parameters were collected.The quality of the studies and data was analyzed using RevMan 4.2 software.Results Five trials were qualified for meta-analysis,with 261 participants in total (114 in the DPPHR group and 147 in the PD group).There were no significant differences in the age,gender,or indications for surgery of each group.At the mean of 5.7-year (1-14 years) follow-up examination,DPPHR and PD resulted in equally effective pain relief,exocrine and endocrine function,and similar mortality rates (P ＞0.05); however,DPPHR patients had improved global quality of life and weight gain,and reduced diarrhea and fatigue (P ＜0.05).Conclusion DPPHR and PD result in equal pain relief,mortality,and pancreatic function; however,DPPHR provides superior long-term outcomes.

Objective: To explore the sampling method in China National Human Biomonitoring Program (HBP) and the related errors, so as to calculate and evaluate the study design in sampling. Methods: The sampling method of HBP is of multistage nature. Taking the results of sampling method from Guizhou province as an example, results related to sampling error and variation coefficient were calculated, using the multistage unequal probability sampling error method. Results: The HBP covered 152 monitoring sites in 31 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) and with 21 888 residents selected. The replacement rates at various stages were 5.26%, 6.35% and 40.6% respectively. The sampling error in Guizhou province was 3 207 594, and the coefficient of variation was 0.097. Conclusions: According to the multi-stage unequal probability sampling method, the sampling coefficient variability appeared small with high precision, in Guizhou province. However, this method did not consider the weight adjustment of non-sampling errors such as population missing rate and response rate. Methods related to the calculation on multi-stage sampling error among large-scale public health monitoring projects need to be further studied.
China ; Cities ; Environmental Monitoring ; Humans ; Research Design

OBJECTIVETo mutate human annexin V gene and transform it to Pichia Pastoris for mutant human annexin V expression, so as to be purified as active annexin V with endogenous metal chelating site.

METHODSThe 5' and 3' end of native annexin V gene were mutated by specific primers. The mutant annexin V gene was inserted into pPIC9K and sequenced. The correct plasmid was linearized and transformed into Pichia Pastoris strain GS115 by electroporation. The transformants were selected from MD plates and cultured in BMGY medium and induced with methanol. The culture was centrifuged and the supernatant was analyzed by SDS-PAGE and silver staining. The binding activity of mutant human annexin V from culture supernatant was determined with phosphatidylserine exposed erythrocytes and fluorescein isothiocyanate-annexin V.

RESULTSThe 5' end of native human annexin V gene was fused with GCAGGCGGCTGCGGCCAT coding sequence and 3' end 946-948 site TGT was mutated to AGC. Pichia Pastoris transformants secreted proteins of relative molecular mass 36 000 48 h after methanol induction. The concentration of this protein that inhibited 50% of the binding of fluorescein-annexin V was 4nmol/L.

CONCLUSIONHighly-active recombinant mutant human annexin V with endogenous metal-chelating sites can be expressed in Pichia Pastoris system.

Annexin A5 ; genetics ; Base Sequence ; Humans ; Molecular Sequence Data ; Mutation ; Pichia ; genetics ; RNA, Messenger ; genetics ; Recombinant Proteins ; biosynthesis ; genetics

Objective To explore the mechanism of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) induced endothelial injury and the efficacy and mechanism of ginsenoside Rg1 on the inhibition of endothelium injuries in human endothelial cells exposured to PM2.5.Methods Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were stimulated with various concentrations PM2.5 (0.1,0.2,0.4,0.8 mg/ml) and PM2.5 at concentration 0.8 mg/ml induced significant endothelial injury and was chosen for the main study in the presence or absence of Rg1 (0.04 mg/ml).After 24 h treatment,cell growth A value was detected through MTT,intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) level through fluorescence labeling probe method and HO-1,Nrf2 mRNA expression was detected by RT-PCR.Results The cell A value was significantly lower while the ROS fluorescence gray value and the average optical density ratio of HO-1 were significantly higher in PM2.5 group than in the control group (all P ＜ 0.05).The average optical density ratio of Nrf2 was similar between PM2.5 group and control group (P ＞ 0.05).The A value and the average optical density ratio of HO-1 were significantly higher while the ROS fluorescence gray value was significantly lower in co-treated PM2.5 (0.8mg/ml) + Rgl (0.04 mg/ml) group than in the PM2.5 (0.8 mg/ml) group (all P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion PM2.5 could induce human endothelial cells injury by increasing oxidative stress which could be attenuated by ginsenoside Rg1.

Objective To investigate the impact of S518 phosphorylation in Merlin on the interaction with CD44 in vestibular schwannoma and the tumor growth.Methods Thirty-five samples of vestibular schwannoma were identified by pathology.Immunohistopathology and western blot were employed to analyze the expression and localization of S518 phosphorylated Merlin in the tumor tissues.Nerve tissues that were collected during other surgical operation were used 118 control.The expression level of S518 phosphorylated Merlin was compared with clinical stages,tumor size,clinical course and cystic degeneration.Immunoprecipitation was used to evaluate the impact of S518 phosphorylation in Merlin on the interaction with CD44.Results In vestibular schwannoma,Merlin was phosphorylated at S518 and demonstrated perinuclear localization.The S518 phosphorylation level was much lower in the normal control nerve tissues than that in vestibular schwannoma tissues.There was no correlation between the phosphorylation level on Merlin and clinical stages,tumor size,clinical course and cystic degeneration.The S518 phosphorylated Merlin bound CD44 Was higher than wild-type Merlin bound CD44 in vestibular schwannoma tissues.Conclusions The affinity of Merlin to CD44 Was increased after phosphorylation at S518.Different cellular biological results might be triggered through binding to wild type Merlin and S518phosphorylated Merlin.

Objective To express, purify and refold recombinant luteinizing hormone releasing hormone-angiogenin(LHRH-Ang) toxin using E. coli. expression system. Methods Recombinant LHRHAng expression vector was constructed by replacing of EGF fragment in plasmid pET28a/EGF-Ang with LHRH-P Ⅱ fragment amplified from plasmid pET28/MSH-PEA0. DNA sequencing would be used to verify the correction of fused LHRH-P Ⅱ -Ang gene. Then, E. coli strain BI21 (DE3) was transformed by pET28a/LHRH-Ang vector. Expression of recombinant LHRH-Ang toxin was induced by Isopropyl-β-D-Thiogalactoside( IPTG ). Refolding effects of gradient dialysis was evaluated by SDS-PAGE. Results Prokaryotic expression vector pET28a/LHRH-Ang, containing LHRH-P Ⅱ -Ang fusion gene, was constructed by PCR amplification, restriction enzyme digestion and ligation method. Sequence correction of fusion gene was confirmed by DNA sequencing After IPGT induction, recombinant LHRH-Ang protein was expressed in BL21 ( DE3 ) as inclusion body ,it took 18.43% of total protein. Inclusion body was resolved in 8 mol/L urea and purified by DEAE-Sepharose FF column, the purity was 85%. Recombinant LHRH-Ang toxin was refolded and concentrated by gradient dialysis and PEG 20000, respectively. Conclusions Recombinant LHRH-Ang protein was expressed in E. coli and refolded successfully.