Objective To investigate the effects of anti-cell membrane associated DNA (mDNA) antibodies in the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) lacking of specific autoantibodies including anti Sm,anti ds-DNA,and anti-nucleosome antibodies.Methods Indirect immunofluorescence assay was used to measure anti-mDNA antibodies in serum of 145 SLE patients,and indirect immunofluorescence,Western-blot and ELISA were used to detect the anti-dsDNA ,anti-Sm and anti- nueleosome antibodies respectively to analysis the value of anti-mDNA antibodies on the specific autoantibodies negative patients with SLE.Results The sensitivity for anti-mDNA antibodies (69.7%) in SLE was significantly higher than anti-Sm (19.7%),anti-dsDNA ( 31.9% ) and anti-nucleosome (45.8% ).The incidences of anti-mDNA antibodies in SLE lacking of anti-dsDNA,Sm and anti-nueleosome antibodies (AnuA) were 64.3% ,70.2% and 60.3% respectively.Conclusion Anti-mDNA antibodies are serologic marker of SLE and important in diagnosis of SLE lacking of anti-dsDNA,Sm and nucleosome antibodies.

Compared with the transgenic approach, transient assays provide a convenient alternative to analyze gene expression. To analyze the relationship between miRNAs and their target genes, a rice protoplast system to detect target gene activity was established. The MIRNA and GFP-fused target sequence (or GFP-fused mutated sequence as a non-target control) were constructed into the same plasmid, and then delivered into rice protoplasts. The GFP expression level decreased significantly when the protoplasts were transfected with the plasmid containing GFP-fused target compared to that of the plasmid with non-target sequence either by fluorescence microscopy or qRT-PCR method. Two microRNA genes, osaMIR156 and osaMIR397, and their target sequences were used to prove the feasibility of the rice protoplast transient assay system. This method will facilitate large-scale screening of rice miRNA target in vivo, and may be suitable for functional analysis of miRNAs of other monocot plants that might share the evolutionarily conserved small RNA processing system with rice.
Gene Targeting ; Green Fluorescent Proteins ; genetics ; MicroRNAs ; genetics ; Oryza ; genetics ; Plasmids ; Protoplasts ; metabolism ; RNA, Plant ; genetics ; Transfection

With the wide use of nanomaterials in biomedicine,materials,chemicals and other fields,their environmental exposure and cellular toxicity have come to the attention of researchers as a new research area in the field of nanotoxicology and nanomedicine. Researches on the toxic effects of nanomaterials have not only provided of a theoretical basis for safety evaluation of nanomaterials ,but also promoted the have applications of nanotechnology. Numerous studies have revealed cell death is closely associated with the toxicity of nanomaterials. In this paper,we elaborated on the roles of three key cell death modes in nanotoxicity,including autophagy,apoptosis,and necrosis. Furthermore,the pos?sible mechanisms involved in these three modes were explored. All this will provide reference for safety evaluation of nanomaterials.

Objective To explore the clinical features and outcomes of defo rm ities correction of old bucket handle and tilt fractures of pelvis. Methods From October 1998 to October 2002, six patients treated with open reduction, osteoto my and internal fixation for old bucket handle and tilt fractures of pelvis were analyzed. There were 3 males and 3 females aging from 18 to 51 years (mean, 27. 5 years). According to Tile’s classification, all fractures were diagnosed as t ype B2 with longitudinal stability and rotational instability, which were caused by traumatic violence of lateral compression, and associated with anterior ring injuries of ipsilateral inferior and superior rami of pubis combined symphysis separation as well as contralateral posterior ring injury of innominate fracture , dislocation of sacraoiliac joint, or sacral fracture. The incidence of associa ted injury was 100% in the patients as injured. The mean interval from the prima ry injury to the operation was an average of 6.5 months ranging from 2 to 15 mon ths. The limb shortening of buckle handle side of pelvis ranged from 2 to 3.5 cm (mean, 2.5 cm), and the rotational deformity of pelvis was more than 30? in al l patients. The tilting proximal fragment of the superior ramus and disrupted sy mphysis projected inferiorly and posteriorly into the perineum. The surgical pro cedures consisted of: 1) osteotomy through the superior pubic ramus malunion in 6 cases to correct anterior ring deformity, and through innominate osteotomy in 3 cases, direct osteotomy of sacral malunion in 1 case , and sacraoiliac fusion in 2 cases to correct the posterior ring deformity; 2) reduction by manipulati on or assisted with instrumentation; 3) fixation with reconstruction plate in 3 , reconstruction plate combined with anterior pelvic frame in 2, and reconstruct ion plate combined with lag screws in 1. Results All the patients were followed up on an average of 15.6 months (range, 3 to 45 months). The limb discrepancy ha d been completely corrected following satisfactory fracture reduction and union. According to Mears’s evaluation, the anatomical reduction of the pelvis was fo und in 5 cases and satisfactory in 1 patient. According to Majeed’s radiography evaluation, 5 patients were classified as excellent, and 1 good. One patient wi th delayed sacral nerve injury recovered without any treatment after operation. Conclusion The combination of osteotomy through anterior and posterior pelvic ri ng to correct the entire deformities in one stage is an useful technique for imp rovement of the affected limb shortening and prevention of the related complicat ions.

Objective To assess the short- and long-term results of patients with Takayasu arteritis underwent intervention therapy. Methods A total of 13 peripheral arteries in 10 consecutive patients with Takayasu disease were treated with percutaneous transluminal interventions. The target vessels included 2 subclavian arteries, 5 renal arteries, 1 abdominal artery, lcarotid artery, 1 lilac artery, and 3 pulmonary arteries. Nine stents were implanted in 8 patients for suboptimal results or dissection. Results Angioplasty and stenting were successful in all attempted lesions. Diameter stenosis was reduced from (90?11)% to (11?12)% ( P

Objective To evaluate the safety, efficacy and short term results of cutting balloon (CB) coronary angioplasty Methods CB angioplasty was performed on 116 lesions in 102 patients (male 90%, age 57 5?11 2 years) Results The overall success rates of the primary cutting balloon angioplasty without predilatation were 94% Combined with small conventional balloon predilatation improves the procedural success rate to 97% 16 cases of in stent restenosis were also treated with CB successfully 72 lesions were treated with CB followed by stents insertion In 44 lesions treated with the CB alone, there was a marked reduction in the luminal stenosis from (80 9?11 6)% to (11 6?5 9)% One patient developed cardial tamponade 3 hours after CB angioplasty, which was resolved with pericardiocentesis One case developed severe dissection after CB angioplasty No abrupt coronary closure, emergency bypass surgery and acute myocardial infarction occurred 10 (9 8 %)patients experienced angina pectoris during 1 to 20 months (average 11 2 months) follow up, there were no further cardiac events in other patients 3 cases of angiographic restenosis were confirmed in 12 patients who underwent follow up angiography Conclusion CB angioplasty is a safe and efficient technique with a high success rate and satisfactory short term results

1?216 kPa(12 atm, 1 atm=101.325 kPa)] or low- (≤1?216 kPa) pressure inflation. Results In group A, all patients were successfully treated with PCI. In group B, 40 cases (95%) were successfully treated with DS, and DS in the remaining 2 patients failed due to an angle in IRL, which were successfully managed with pre-dilation. There were no procedure-related death, re-infarction, or emergency bypass surgery in both groups. The incidence of no-reflow after stenting was significantly higher in patients with high-pressure inflation than in those with low-pressure inflation (32% vs 7%, P

Objective To evaluate the safety,efficiency and short-term results of cutting balloon coronary angioplasty.Method This procedure was performed on 63 lesions in 52 patients (male 94%,age 57?9 years).Results The overall procedural success rate for the cutting balloon angioplasty without predilation were 92.1%.Seven out of 9 cases of total occluded lesions had satisfactory results.Two cases of in-stent restenosis were also treated with CB successfully.Forty-three lesions were treated with cutting balloon followed by stents insertion.In 20 lesions treated with the cutting balloon alone,there was a marked reduction in the luminal stenosis from 78.8?11.6% to 7.2?5.6%.One patient developed pericardial tamponade 3 hours after cutting balloon angioplasty,which was resolved with pericardiocentesis.No severe dissection,no abrupt coronary closure,no emergency bypass surgery and acute myocardial infarction occurred.During 6 to 2 months' follow-up,only one patient treated by cutting balloon alone experienced angina pectoris and coronary angiography showed a restenosis, there were no further cardiac event.Conclusion Cutting balloon coronary angioplasty is a safe and effective interventional therapy with a high success rate and satisactory short-term results.

Endometrial blood flow is directly related to endometrial receptivity thereby affecting in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) outcomes. In recent years a growing number of studies have shown that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can play a role to improve endometrial blood flow and embryo transfer. Studies have confirmed that formulas based on reinforcing kidney and activating blood can promote the formation of uterine endometrial blood vessels by adjusting expressions of a variety of vessel growth factors, and regulating nitric oxide level for inhibition of vascular smooth muscle contraction of the uterus. Treatments based on differentiation of syndromes are key to the theory of TCM. Differentiation of syndromes should be combined with biomedical disease diagnosis. It is also necessary to further clarify other endometrial blood flow disorders using TCM diagnostic methods. In these cases, drugs for reinforcing kidney and activating blood are relevant, but other medicines for smoothing liver qi and nourishing blood, as well as tonifying the spleen and generating blood may also be effective. Future clinical studies should focus on the observation of different types of TCM syndromes and the research on compatibility ratio and dose-dependent relationship of Chinese medicines. Acupuncture has been used during IVF-ET for more than 10 years. Electro-acupuncture can control the expansion of the uterine arteries by inhibiting the sympathetic nerves. However, acupuncture has not been proved to regulate endometrial arteries. To sum up, TCM can be applied to improve endometrial blood flow so as to increase birth rates in IVF-ET. The combination of Chinese and Western medicines and acupuncture application will increase their combined effect, thereby obtaining greater clinical benefits.

Recently the combination of acupuncture with assisted reproductive technology (ART) to increase the outcomes of ART is being widely studied. In this article, the literatures concerning random controlled clinical trials since 2002 are reviewed and the designs of the trials, especially the timing of acupuncture, are evaluated. Over the past 5 years, the related clinical trials have primarily showed that acupuncture done immediately before and after embryo transfer might increase the assisted reproduction rates, but still requiring further high quality trials with large samples; in addition, different stimulation modes could produce different result, and so far there has not been a consensus as to the optimal time-point for the acupuncture intervention during the in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) course. Since the effects of acupuncture change with women's endocrine cycles, it is important and possible to make a breakthrough in ART outcomes if acupuncture is performed at a suitable time point during the cycle of IVF/ET combined with ART.