Cell Line ; Cyclooxygenase 2 ; metabolism ; Dinoprostone ; genetics ; metabolism ; Epithelial Cells ; drug effects ; metabolism ; Humans ; Mucin 5AC ; genetics ; secretion ; RNA, Messenger ; genetics ; secretion ; Respiratory System ; cytology ; Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha ; pharmacology ; Up-Regulation ; drug effects

Objective To explore the correlation of the apoptosis of peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) with plasma 8-iso-prostaglandin F2? (8-iso-PGF2?) level in order to confirm the peroxidation damage of hyperbilirubinemia in neonates with jaundice.Me-thods One hundred and twenty-nine neonates who were 2 to 7 days old were divided into 4 groups:slight jaundice (43 cases),moderate jaundice (38 cases),serious jaundice (18 cases),and healthy control(30 cases)groups.Plasma 8-iso-PGF2? levels were assayed by enzyme immunoassay(EIA),and the apoptosis rates of PBMC were determined by flow cytometry.Results 1.There was no significant difference in the apoptosis rate of PBMC between normal and slight jaundice neonates (P=0.108);apoptosis rate of PBMC was increasing with the aggravation of jaundice.2.Plasma 8-iso-PGF2? level in normal neonates was 14.74?6.71 ng/L,there was no difference between normal neonates and neonates with slight jaundice(P=0.502).Plasma 8-iso-PGF2? levels in neonates with moderate and serious jaundice were much higher(Pa=0).3.Positive correlation existed between plasma 8-iso-PGF2? level and PBMC apoptosis rate (r=0.602 P=0).Conclusions Hyperbilirubinemia can induce peroxidation damage,resulting in increase of PBMC apoptosis.Plasma 8-iso-PGF2? level can accurately eva-luate the peroxidation damage in neonates with jaundice.

Objective To analyze the prevalence and factors of birth defect on perinatal fetuses in Hubei province.Method The prevalence of birth defect on perinatal fetuses delivered in 28 weeks or more was analyzed in Hubei surveillance hospital of birth defect during 2001-2005 year.Results The prevalence rate of birth defect on perinatal feruses from 2001 to 2005 year was 107.39 per 10 000,and increased significantly than that in 2001 year 81.07 per 10 000(?2=39.505 P

Objective To construt the adenovirus vectors of Ad-hTERT-PUMA-EGFP containing human telomerase reverse transcriptase(hTERT) ,PUMA and enhanced green fluorescent protein (EGFP) .Methods By a series of molecular biology tech-niques ,PUMA gene was inserted into downstream of the hTERT promoter .And then EGFP was inserted into downstream of the PUMA in adenovirus vectors .Finally ,recombinant adenovirus vector ,Ad-hTERT-PUMA-EGFP was assembled into the adenovi-rus .Results Correct adenovirus laoding vectors was verified by viral genome PCR technology .After 12 h of transfection ,HEK293 cells showed green fluorescence in 72 h .Conclusion The correct structure of the adenovirus vectors containing PUMA gene and EGFP gene was identified by restriction enzyme analysis .

Objective:To study the mechanisms of neutrophil elastase (NE) induced expression of respiratory mucin MUC5AC. Methods:Using gene recombination techniques,four luciferase reporter gene plasmids containing different length of human MUC5AC gene promoter were constructed.Site-directed mutagenesis technique was used to establish mutants of Sp-l and NF-?B site in MUC5AC gene promoter; the relative luciferase activities were detected in the transfected human pulmonary A549 cells. Results:Series of luciferase reporter gene containing different sequences of human MUC5AC promotor were constructed successfully.NE could increase the expression of luciferase reporter gene plasmid containing -1300bp,-689bp and-324bp version of MUC5AC promoter in the transfected A549 cells (P

Objective To explore the possible mechanism for KiSSI gene in control gonadotropin - releasing hormone(GnRH)secretion participating in sexual development onset and normal reproduction regulation by investigating the changes in expression of KiSS1,GnRH in hypothalamus and luteinizing hormone(LH),follicle stimulating hormone (FSH),and estradiol(E2 )in serum by using RNA interference mediated by lentivirus - based vectors,after interfering expression of KiSSI. Methods Ninety female Sprague - Dawley rats of 21 days were randomly divided into 3 groups:interference virus group receiving intracerebroventricular injection of KiSSI - microRNA interference lentivirus;lentivi-rus - control group given intracerebroventricular injection of lentivirus without interference effect;9 g/ L saline control group given intracerebroventricular injection of 9 g/ L saline. Ten rats in each group and the animals were sacrificed at 30 - day - old,35 - day - old,45 - day - old,respectively. Then the expressions of KiSSI and GnRH mRNA were detec-ted in the rat hypothalamus with real - time PCR,the LH,FSH,and E2 in serum was examined with chemiluminescence method. Results The levels of KiSSI mRNA in interference virus group were significantly reduced after being infected with recombinant lentivirus compared with those of 9 g/ L saline control group( at 30 d:0. 106 ± 0. 018;at 35 d:0. 218 ± 0. 025;at 45 d:0. 215 ± 0. 033,all P = 0. 000). The level of GnRH mRNA in interference virus group was sig-nificantly reduced after being infected with recombinant lentivirus compared with that of 9 g/ L saline control group(at 30 d:0. 230 ± 0. 040;at 35 d:0. 407 ± 0. 030,all P = 0. 000). The level of LH in interference virus group was lower than the other 2 groups at 35 d[(0. 101 ± 0. 004)IU/ L,P = 0. 467]. The level of FSH in the interference virus group was lower than that of the other 2 groups at 35 d[(0. 235 ± 0. 014)IU/ L,P = 0. 015]. The level of E2 in the interfe-rence virus group was lower than that of the other 2 groups at 35 d and 45 d[at 35 d:(171. 750 ± 11. 050)nmol/ L, P = 0. 000;at 45 d:(192. 310 ± 13. 100)nmol/ L,P = 0. 010]. Conclusions Lentivirus with KiSSI - microRNA can affect the expression of GnRH mRNA and the levels of sex hormone. Lateral cerebral ventricle microinjection of KiSSI -microRNA lentivirus can delay sexual development of Sprague - Dawley female rats.

cDNA of human interleukin-8 was expressed in E. coli bacteria, and recombi-nant human interleukin-8 ( rhIL- 8 ) was produced. The latter was used for treatment of rat intestinal ischemia-reperfusion(I-R) injury, and it was found that rhIL-8 significantly improved the hypotensive state of the animals,and it also inhibited the elevation of plasma endothelin level , decreased the intestinal myeloperoxidase activity, and obviously prolonged the survival timeof the animals. Perfusion of isolated rat superior mesenteric artery with rhIL-8 markedly inhibited endothelin synthesis or (and) release induced by anoxia. The above results suggest that rhIL- 8 may be an effective preventive and therapeutic agent for I-R injury through its inhibition on leukocyte adhesion and endothelin synthesis or (and) release.

OBJECTIVE:To study the effects of trimetazidine on endothelin and nitric oxide(NO)in patients with unstable angina pectoris.METHODS:80 patients with unstable angina pectoris were randomly assigned to trimetazidine group(n=40)or conventional treatment group(n=40).The levels of endothelin(ET)and NO before treatment and at 4 weeks after treatment were determined.Meanwhile,another 40 healthy volunteers were assigned to normal control group and their fasting levels of ET and NO on resting were determined.RESULTS:In unstable angina pectoris patients,the NO level decreased significantly but plasma ET level increased significantly,showing significant difference as compared with the normal control group(P0.05).The level of NO increased markedly and the ET level decreased markedly in trimetazidine-treated group after treatment,showing significant differences as compared with before treatment(P

Objective:To comprehend morphology changes of temporomandibular joint in adults with mandible deviation,and the correlation in these changes.Methods:The mesofault radiographs of temporomandibular joint were taken in 21 adult patients with mandible deviation.The data described morphology of temporomandibular joint were analysed.Results:In adult patients with mandible deviation,the condyle process of opposite side was anterior and inferior when compared with deflected side.The height of condyle process,the upper height of condyle process,the gradient of prosobevel of condyle process and the gradient of back bevel of glenoid fossa were augmented when compared to deflected side.The gradient of prosobevel of condyle process showed positive correlation to the prosoblank of joint and the deep of glenoid fossa,and the height of condyle process showed positive correlation to the upper height of condyle process in both sides.The gradient of back bevel of condyle process showed positive correlation to the gradient of back bevel of glenoid fossa in deflected side.The gradient of back bevel of condyle process showed negative correlation to the supper blank of joint and the height of articular tubercle in opposite side.Conclusion:There are some differences in morphology of both temporomandibular joint in adults with mandible deviation,and there is some correlation between these changes.

OBJECTIVE To investigate the isolation and antimicrobial resistance of nonfermentative Gram-negative bacilli(NFGNB) in order to provide laboratory evidence for clinically selecting antibiotics.METHODS All isolates were identified by routine procedure and DADE BEHRING MicroScan auto-system,and K-B paper disk diffusion in accordance with NCCLS standards was employed for drug sensitivity tests.RESULTS There were 273 strains of NFGNB isolated from Feb 2005 to Aug 2006,mainly from sputum,middle urine and secretion. The main NFGNB were Pseudomonas aeruginosa,Acinetobacter baumannii and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia.The resistance rates of P.aeruginosa and A.baumannii to imipenem/cilastatin,cefoperazone/sulbactam and cefepime were less than 13.6%,11.9% and 25.4%;to amikacin and piperacillin/tazobactam were 31.1% to 37.8%.The resistance rate of S.maltophilia was the highest among the NFGNB.Its resistance rates to imipenem/cilastatin showed 100%,to cefoperazone/sulbactam,levofloxacin and compound sulfamethoxazole were less than 14.3%.CONCLUSIONS The NFGNB are the important pathogens causing clinical infection,especially P.aeruginosa,A.baumannii and S.maltophilia.There are significant differences in antimicrobial resistance among different NFGNB.