Objective·To construct effective shRNA-lentiviral vector targeting rat Eap1 gene and explore the effect of Eap1 on Kiss1 at cellular level. Methods·Four shRNA sequences targeting rat Eap1 mRNA and one negative control sequence were designed and synthesized, and then recombined with lentiviral vectors. After DNA sequencing identification, the shRNA recombinant vectors were co-transfected into 293T cells with pGag/Pol, pRev, pVSV-G to packaging lentiviral particles and the virus titers were determined. NRK-52E cells were transfected with all the four lentiviral-Eap1-shRNAs and the negative control lentivirus, and cells were harvested after 72 h. Real-time PCR and Western blotting was performed to detect the change of the mRNA and protein level of Eap1 gene. The most effective LV-Eap1-shRNA was used to infect NRK-52E cells [non-lentivirus and Eap1-shRNA(-) lentivirus as control groups], and then the level of Kiss1 mRNA expression was detected after infection for 72 h. Results·Seventy-two hours after transfection, the Eap1 mRNA and protein expression between blank group and LV-shRNA(-) group showed no significant difference; while Eap1 expression in all LV-Eapl-shRNA groups reduced significantly in comparing to the control groups. In addition, the lentiviral-Eap1-shRNA4 was the most effective in RNA interference. After blocking Eap1 expression in NRK-52E cells, the Kiss1 mRNA level was significantly increased comparing to the control groups. Conclusion·The effective Eap1-shRNA lentiviral vector is established successfully. The Kiss1 gene expression decreases after blocking Eap1 in NRK-52E cell line.

Because the gene right has the attribute of basic human right , as a legal basis for resolving the prob-lem of genetic discrimination , we should confirm its basic legal status .Genetic discrimination has caused the ethi-cal and legal issues in the field of insurance and employment , then put forward the following measures to solve these issues:In the field of insurance , the principle of utmost good faith should be followed to prevent the unscientific use of gene information;In the field of employment , the principle of general prohibition should be combined with the principle of limited exceptions .

Objective The study analyzes the inadequacies of the research integrity educational practice for the medical postgraduate students in the present stage of China.Furthermore,the paper puts forward improvement suggestions and clears the direction for further efforts.Methods From the perspective of the educational law about cognition,emotion,will and behavior,the comparative analysis method is used,based on the rich experience in the United States.Results There are inadequacies of the research integrity educational practice for the medical postgraduate students in China,including that students lack knowledge learning motivation,and the pattern of education is simple.There are not enough emotional experience channels and the participation of students.Students lack honesty will training,and the intensity of supervision and punishment is not strong.The honesty recognition mechanism is weak,and cannot be used to guide practice.Conclusions In order to improve the level of the research integrity for the medical postgraduate students in China,we should optimize the system,follow the law of education,strengthen the transmission of knowledge,put the academic honesty education into normal work,enhance the emotional experience,build a participatory mechanism,highlight the positive guide,and increase the intensity of punishment.

Poly ADP-ribose polymerase(PARP)inhibitor is a targeted biological agent for the treatment of ovarian cancer, which is mainly suitable for platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer patients. However, data from clinical trials showed that PARP inhibitors have certain therapeutic effect on platinum-resistant or platinum-refractory ovarian cancer patients. It may become a new hope for treatment of ovarian cancer patients in the future.

Objective To study the possibility of umbilical cord blood mononuclear cells(UCB MNCs) having polydifferential potention to be induced and differentiated into hepatic stem/progenitor cells.Methods Collecting 32 cases fresh UCB from mature delivery,UCB MNCs were isolated by density-step centrifugal effect and were randomly divided into two groups:(1) control group 8 cases:the basic medium supplemented without cytokines;(2) trial group 24 cases,divided into four groups randomly,and the experimental results were detected at 0d,7d,14d,21d,respectively.The basic medium supplemented with various combinations of growth /differentiation factors(FGF-1,FGF-2,LIF,SCF,HGF,and OSM);cell morphological change was observed,hALBmRNA was examinated using RT-PCR methods,the expressions of ALB、CK18、CK19 were detected by immunohistochemistry.Results In trial group cell number increased,cell volume enlarged,refraction strong,polymorphic cells(mostly oval cells) appeared and obviously attached on the culture dishes.The expression of CK18、CK19、ALB were positive by immunohistochemistry,and the level of hALBmRNA improved along with the culture time.Conclusions UCB MNCs can be induced and differentiated into hepatic stem/progenitor cells in vitro.Human umbilical cord blood mononuclear cells may be a new source of transplantable hepatic stem/progenitor cells and hepatocytes.

Objective To investigate the status of cancer pain and the usage of complementary and alternative medicine among gynecological cancer pain patients.Methods Thirty-one patients with cancer pain were investigated with self-designed questionnaire in the Gynecology Department of the First Hospital of Lanzhou University.Results The average score of age was (51.23 ± 11.34) years old,the youngest patient was 23 years old.During the period of cancer,54.84％ (17/31) of the average degree of cancer pain was mild,77.42％ (24/31) of the most severe degree of cancer pain was severe,51.61％ (16/31) of the patients experienced two or more parts of the pain,75.47％ (40/53) of the cancer pain was pelvic pain,72.72％ (24/33) was dull pain.The higher the degree of cancer pain was,the worse the subjective sleep quality was.Merely 25.81％ (8/31) of the patients used complementary and alternative medicine methods to treatment cancer pain,6 cases of them considered that the methods were effective.Conclusions Patients with gynecological cancer became younger and younger,their cancer pain was severe and mostly was pelvic pain and dull pain.Patients' subjective sleep quality was affected by cancer pain.Complementary and alternative methods might mitigate cancer pain but their usage frequency was low,which was anticipated to be more used in clinic.

Objective To evaluate the clinical results of patients submitted to laparoscopic assisted supracervical hysterectomy for benign uterine disease.Methods Women referred for supracervical hysterectomy for benign uterine diseases were divided into laparoscopy group(n=34)or open group(n=30).The operative time,blood loss,complications,morbidity,ileus,wound infections were compared between the two groups.Results In terms of Operative time,both of total operative time and oophosalpingorectomy time,there was no significant difference between laparoscopic group and open group.Less blood loss was found in laparoscopic group than open group.No complications were found in both groups.Conclusions Laparoscopic assisted supracervical hysterectomy is a safer and easier approach to complete supracervical hysterectomy with reduced blood loss and quick convalescence.It can be successfully integrated into a large health maintenance organization/residency-training program.

Objective The purpose of the study was to identify the most frequently used nursing diagnoses,interventions,outcomes and linkages using standardized nursing terminologies for elderly patients with abdominal external hernia surgery.Methods For this study a descriptive design was used.The frequently used NANDA-Ⅰ,NIC,NOC,and NNN linkages were identified through 38 elderly patients with abdominal external hernia surgery who were admitted in hospital from March to August in 2014.Data were analyzed by SPSS17.0.Results The finding showed the most frequently used 5 nursing diagnoses were activity intolerance,impaired tissue integrity,deficient knowledge,chronic pain,and risk for falls,the frequency were 15.51％(38/245),15.51％(38/245),15.10％(37/245),14.69％(36/245) and 14.69％(36/245),the most frequently used 5 nursing outcomes were activity tolerance,ambulation,tissue integrity (skin and mucous membranes),wound healing (primary intention) and knowledge (diet) the frequency were 10.05％(38/378),10.05％(38/378),10.05％(38/378),10.05％(38/378) and 9.79％(38/378); the most frequently used 5 nursing interventions were environmental management (comfort),positioning,exercise therapy (ambulation,) incision site care and environmental management the frequency was all 6.96％(38/546).The most frequently used top 10 NNN linkages were also identified in this study.Conclusions The most frequently used NANDA-Ⅰ,NIC,NOC,and NNN linkages for patients with abdominal external hernia surgery from this study not only offer new knowledge to nurses but also provide scope of evidence-based nursing research in abdominal external hernia clinics.

Objective To understand the depression status and its influencing factors of Chenzhou rural widowed elderly with different genders.Methods A random sample of 342 widowed elderly from 30 villages was investigated using the Geriatric Depression Scale and a self-designed questionnaire.Results Widowed elderly depression detection rate was 29.8％,depressive symptoms among elderly women detection rate was 34.7％,higher than men's depressive symptoms detection rate,which was 22.9％.Binary Logistic regression analysis showed:Alone,decreased self-care ability was the common risk factors of depressive symptoms of widowed elderly.The impact on men was bigger than on female.Age,chronic diseases were the main factors affecting depression status of elderly men,and economic security was the main factors affecting the depression status of elderly women.Conclusions The incidence of depressive symptoms in rural widowed elderly is high,but there are differences between widowed elderly with different genders in depression status and influencing factors.Therefore the community workers need to take targeted interventions to promote mental health for the elderly.

BACKGROUND:Diameter and length of mini-implant have effects on its stability, which has been reported mostly in I and II osteoid, but less in IV osteoid. OBJECTIVE:To optimize the design of mini-implant diameter and length in IV osteoid by a three-dimensional finite element analysis. METHODS:Implant-mandible solid model was established. A 2 N orthodontic force that was perpendicular to the long axis of the implant and at a 30° angle with the distal central axis was applied onto the top of the implant. The implant was designed for different diameters (1.2-2.0 mm) and lengths (6-10 mm). Peak stress and peak displacement of the mandible were mechanicaly assessed, and stress sensitivity variables were analyzed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The stress and displacement of the implant were mainly concentrated in the neck of the implant. The stress of implant-bone interface mainly focused on the contact area of the implant-cortical bone interface, and the stress of the cancelous bone was relatively smal, but the stress of the cortical bone was weakened faster. When the implant length was constant, the implant diameter had a great effect on stress changes, and the stress of bone tissue was reduced with the increase of implant diameter. When the implant diameter was constant, the implant length had no significant effect on the stress of bone tissue. To sum up, the stress of bone tissue and displacement were sensitive to the change of implant diameter rather than the change of implant length. These findings indicate that implant diameter has a greater effect on stress distribution of bone tissue than the implant length, and the implants with > 1.5 mm in diameter are suitable for IV osteoid.