Electromagnetic Fields ; Environmental Exposure ; Humans ; Radiation Dosage ; Threshold Limit Values

Electromagnetic Fields ; Threshold Limit Values

Objective To observe the distribution of protein kinase C? subunit(PKC?) in the rat nervous system. Methods Immunocytochemical staining for PKC? by using specific antibody against PKC? was performed. Results Intensely and densely stained PKC? immunoreactive neurons were mainly observed in the cerebral cortex,hippocampus,amygdaloid complex,cerebellar cortex, ventral and dorsal cochlear nuclei, caudal spinal trigeminal nucleus and the superficial layers of the spinal dorsal horn.Conclusion\ PKC?\|containing neurons are widely located in the rat nervous system.These results provide morphological evidence for the functional roles of PKC? in the signaling transduction of the nervous system.\;[

Objective To develop an auxiliary recovering device for prone position nursing after the retina vitrectomy in order to improve comfort and treatment compliance.Methods The device was made of stainless steel,and consisted of a base,pulleys,supporting rods and a placing case.Totally 40 patients receiving retinal detachment operation were divided into an experimental group and a control group.The patients in the experimental group applied the auxiliary device and the ones in the control group underwent conventional nursing,and then a 2-week observation was executed on the prone time,overall satisfaction and adverse response after the operation.Results The device behaved well in prone time,patient comfort and satisfaction,and the experimental group gained advantages over the control group in prone time,relieving muscle pains,arthralgia,poor breath,anxiety and insomnia.Chi-square test proved the experimental group had the patient satisfaction significantly enhanced when compared with the control group (P＜0.05).Conclusion The device can be used for auxiliary nursing after retinal detachment operation with simple structure,easy operation and high comfort,and thus is worthy promoting practically.

Objective To explore a new simpler method for the preparation of recombinant alpha virus as a novel vaccine at the DNA level. Methods Plasmids expressing ? gal protein and helper plasmids were transfected into BHK cells. Virus in culture supernatant of the transfected BHK cells were collected and purified and used to infect BHK cells in vitro to identify the expression of target gene and the titre of the recombinant virus. Results Recombinant virus with high titre, prepared by this method, could be expressed well in mammalian cells in vitro . Conclusion High titre recombinant alpha virus can be produced at the DNA level and this method can be applied for vaccine preparation and gene therapy.

The genetic diversity of three Tibetan herbs, i. e., Sang-Di, E-Dewa and Ye-Xingba (Tibetan names), was studied based on the field collection, specimen identification and DNA sequence analysis. Swertia hispidicalyx, Gentiana lhassica and Scrophularia dentata, as the original plants of the three Tibetan herbs, were collected and identified. The regions of ITS, matK, rbcL, rpoC1, trnL(UAA), psbA-trnH, atpB-rbcL, trnS (GCU)-trnG(UCC), rpl20-rps12, trnL(UAA)-trnF(GAA) and nadl 2nd intron were amplified and sequenced. The ITS regions of S. hispidicalyx and S. dentata were cloned and sequenced, and the sequences were classified into different genotypes. All the sequences were analyzed and compared with those of closely related species. Our studies may provide reference for the genetic diversity analysis and molecular identification of the three Tibetan herbs.
Genetic Variation ; Gentiana ; classification ; genetics ; Phylogeny ; Plant Proteins ; genetics ; Plants, Medicinal ; classification ; genetics ; Scrophularia ; classification ; genetics ; Swertia ; classification ; genetics ; Tibet

BACKGROUND: Metabolic disorder of blood lipid can be observed in the non-diabetic first-degree relatives.OBJECTIVE: To explore the relationship between the level of blood lipid and insulin resistance in members of type 2 diabetic pedigrees.DESIGN: A retrospective case control study of the non-diabetic first-degree relatives of type 2 diabetic families.SETTING: The department of endocrinology of a university hospital.PARTICIPANTS: This study was carried out in the Department of Endocrinology of the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical College from June to November 1999. A total of 125 non-diabetic first-degree relatives of type 2 diabetic pedigrees in Chongqing were recruited and divided into hyperlipemia group and normal control group according to their blood lipid level.INTERVENTIONS: Body height, body mass and blood pressure of all the subjects were measured. Their cubital venous blood samples were also obtained for determination of the levels of fasting plasma glucose (FPG), fasting insulin(FINS), fasting C-peptide(FCP), triacylglycerol(TG), total cholesterol(TC), low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), and high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C).homeostasis model assessment insulin resistance(HOMA-IR) between the two groups.RESULTS: The level of FINS was markedly higher in the hyperlipemia group [(12.92 ±5.26) μU/L] than in the control group[(9.15 ±4.66) μU/L]( t = 2. 17, P < 0.05) . HOMA-IR was also significantly higher in the hyperlipemia group [ (2.94 ± 1.25 ) ] than in the control group [ (2.01 ± 0.94) ]( t = 2.70, P < 0.01 ) . In the hyperlipemia group, HOMA-IR was positively correlated with TC, TG and LDL-C ( r = 0. 34, 0. 78, 0.42), with TG most closely correlated( r = 0. 78, P < 0. 01), while HOMA-IR had no significant relation with HDL-C ( P > 0.05).CONCLUSION: There is a close correlation between lipid metabolic disorder and insulin resistance in the high-risk diabetic group.

Correspondence analysis was used for determining the important factors from the six factors influencing analysis of cephalosporin in reversed phase-high performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC). Experiments were planed by U7（76）, then the synthetical correspondence between a series of optimizations and the factors was calculated. Result indicated that that proportion of organic solvent, pH and concentration of buffer were three most important factors. It showed that the correspondence analysis was a better method to determining the important factors in RP-HPLC

ObjectiveTo analyze the seroepidemiologic of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection and evaluate antibiotics medication of some positive patients by follow-up. Methods Serodia-MycolⅡ particle agglutination assay was used to detect serum antibodies against Mycoplasma pneumoniae in 3 134 clinically suspected infections. Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection was determined and seroepidemiologic was analyzed by results of the test, including positive antibody rates in whole subjects, in male or female groups, in different seasons or age groups as well as in different sources. Evaluate antibiotics medication of some positive patients by follow-up. The average days of medication were counted, different antibiotics medication and medication effect were analyzed. Results In 3 134 serum samples from clinically suspected Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections, 350 ( 11.2％ ) were tested with positive antibodies. The positive antibody rate in female patients was 12. 3％ ( 198/1 604), which was higher than 9. 9％ ( 152/1 530) in males (X2 =4. 58,P ＜0. 05). The peak season was found in the fourth quarter (October-December) with 13.2％ of positive antibody and the highest positive rate (32. 8％, 45/137 ) was found in school aged (5 -9 years old )children. Samples from pediatrics clinic and ward were tested to have highest positive rates ( 27. 9％ and 26. 5％, respectively ), comparing that from other sources. Infection due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae was identified in 28％ (7/25) of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) patients, which is higher than other diseases. Based on the follow-up of 91 antibody positive patients, between 5 to 120 days ( mean 24. 2 days )were counted from appearance of clinical symptoms to clinic visiting/testing. 71 of 91 (78. 0％ ) patients was medicated with macrolide antibiotics, 4 (4. 4％ ) with quinolones, 4 (4. 4％ ) with cephalosporin, and the rest 12 ( 13.2％ ) patients were medicated with other antibiotics or only symptomatic treatment. The average period of antibiotics medication was between 3 to 21 days (mean 8. 2 days). Medication effect results by follow-up were cure in 35 ( 38. 5％ ), improvement in 50 (54. 9％ ), and poor responses in 6 (6. 6％ ).ConclusionsMycoplasma pneumoniae positive rate in female patients was higher than in males, and peak rate was found in the fourth quarter and in school aged children. Samples from pediatrics clinic and ward were tested to have highest positive rates. Physicians could choose first line antibiotics according to laboratory test results of Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and gain good effect.

Objective To explore the principle of diagnosis and treatment of intermittent claudication caused by lumbar spine disease combined with lower extremity arteriosclerosis obliterans. Method Eighteen cases of patients with intermittent claudication caused by lumbar spine disease combined with lower extremity arteriosclerosis obliterans, using MRI and MRA, to determine the main reason due to of disease, to take the treatment for the cause. Results The patients were followed up for 7 to 24 months, average (16.0 ± 4.7) months. Assessed according to the modified MacNab criteria of clinical efficacy, excellent in 7 cases, good in 8 cases, general in 3 cases,satisfactory rate was 83.3%(15/18). Intermittent claudication were improved with all patients, walking distance of more than 1000 meters, relief rate was 100%. Postoperative ankle brachial score(0.90±0.54 ) was obviously increased compared with preoperative average(0.58±0.36), there was significant statistical difference(P<0.01). All cases were not amputee due to circulation disturbance. Conclusion The diagnosis and treatment of intermittent claudication caused by lumbar spine disease combined lower extremity arteriosclerosis obliterans,it is necessary to collect a history of serious and careful investigation,combined with imaging, can accurately determine the responsibility of lesions, target to give the appropriate treatment, can get a good effect