Chemokine CXCL9/Mig (monokine induced by IFN-?) belongs to the subfamily of chemotactic cytokines known as CXC-chemokines. In vivo CXCL9 is mainly induced by IFN-? in macrophages and primary glial cells. In vitro, CXCL9 can be secreted by cells such as macrophages, microvascular endothelial cells and neutrophils, in response to the synergy of IFN-? and TLR(toll-like receptor) ligands. CXCL9 is a chemoattractant for activated T lymphocytes, tumor-infiltrating T-lymphocytes, but not for neutrophils or monocytes. The receptor specific for CXCL9 is CXCR3, a G protein-coupled protein which has seven transmembrane domain. The structure and the chemical characterization of CXCL9, as well as its effects on autoimmune deseases, allograft rejection, cancer therapy were reviewed.

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of limbal relaxing incision ( LRl) for correcting corneal astigmatism during implantable collamer lens ( lCL) surgery.METHODS:A total of 185 eyes of 105 patients with high myopia and corneal keratometric astigmatism were included in the study. lCL surgery with concomitant relaxing incision was performed in 105 eyes of 60 patients in LRls group ( Group A) . Eighty eyes of 45 patients only underwent lCL surgery were in control group ( Group B) . All patients undergone ophthalmic examination that included uncorrected visual acuity ( UCVA ) , best -corrected visual acuity ( BCVA ) , Pentacam analysis system to observe the changes of corneal astigmatism before and 1wk, 1 and 3mo after surgery.RESULTS: Respectively comparing UCVA between two groups in 1 and 3mo postoperatively, the P values were considered statistically significant ( P < 0. 05 ). But, respectively comparing BCVA between two groups in 1wk, 1 and 3mo postoperatively, the P values were considered no statistically significant ( P > 0. 05 ). Preoperative corneal astigmatism was 1. 52 ± 0. 55D in group A and 1. 48 ± 0. 57D in group B, there was no statistically significant difference (P>0. 05). One week postoperatively, the astigmatism was 0. 55 ± 0. 41D in group A and 1. 20 ± 0. 48D in group B. One month postoperatively, the astigmatism was 0. 60 ± 0. 38D in group A and 0. 93 ± 0. 47D. Three months postoperatively, the astigmatism was 0. 51 ± 0. 32D in group A and 0. 96 ± 0. 40D in group B. The difference between the two groups were statistically significant ( P<0. 05 ). The difference value of corned astigmatism before surgery and 1wk, 1 and 3mo after surgery had statistical significance ( P<0. 05). ln LRls group, at preoperative and postoperative time points, the average corneal astigmatism changes were also considered statistically significant difference (P<0. 05). CONCLUSlON: LRls performed during lCL surgery appeared to be an effective and safer procedure to reduce pre-existing corneal astigmatism and improve UCVA as well as the visual quality.

Objective To explore the accuracy of bedside arterial blood gas analyzer in detecting electrolytes and anionic gap (AG) in ICU patients, and compare it with auto-analyzer. Methods Results of blood sodium, potassium, chlorine, bicarbonate ions and AG measured by arterial blood gas analyzer and auto- analyzer of 376 ICU adult patients admitted to ICU were retrospectively analyzed. With the outcomes of auto-analyzer as standard, the correlation and difference of electrolytes and AG measured by 2 methods were analyzed. Results The sodium, potassium, chlorine and AG measured by auto-analyzer were 121 - 183 mmol/L, 2.13 - 6.77 mmol/L, 86 - 146 mmol/L and 1 - 62 mmol/L. The blood sodium, potassium, chlorine and AG measured by arterial blood gas analyzer were 114 - 180 mmol/L, 1.78 - 6.36 mmol/L, 94 - 150 mmol/L, -7 - 40 mmol/L. The blood sodium, potassium and AG measured by arterial blood gas analyzer were lower than those measured by auto-analyzer, but the blood chlorine was higher than that measured by auto- analyzer. There were statistical differences in the difference of low, normal and high electrolytes and AG between 2 methods (P<0.01). Conclusions The electrolytes and AG measured by arterial blood gas analyzer and auto-analyzer are significantly different, and the electrolytes measured by arterial blood gas analyzer are unreliable to calculate AG.

Objective To explore the distribution and development characters of the accidental injury and death in urban residents in Chifeng city.Method The data came from the annals of death caused by illness or injury and of the demography of the residents from Hongshan district of the Chifeng city(urban area),Ningcheng county(rural area) and Balin You Banner(pasturing area) during 2001-2003.The causes of the death were classified with ICD-9.Results The mortality of the accidental injury during 2001-2003 were 14.17/100 000 in urban area,48.13/100 000 in rural area and 38.02/100 000 in pasturing area,respectively;and which accounted for 5.63%,10.42% and 9.83% of the total deaths,respectively.The death caused by accidental injury ranked the top 5th in urban and rural areas,and the 4th in pasturing area.The main cause for the potential life losing was traffic accidents of the motor vehicles for men and suicides for women.The mortality of the accidental injury in urban and rural residents of over 20 s yrs was higher,and it was higher in male that in female.Conclusion The main causes for the death of the residents in Chifeng city were traffic accidents,suicides and accidental poisoning.It is necessary to adopt correspond measures and make prevention for it according to the epidemic and different ages and sex characters.

Objective:To study the effect of compressive stress on expression of connective tissue growth factor(CTGF) in rabbit mandibular condylar chondrocytes in vitro. Methods:CTGF mRNA were determined by semiquantitative RT-PCR in rabbit mandibular condylar chondrocytes cultured in vitro. Results:Within a certain compressive stress, CTGF mRNA were up-regulated with the increase of compressive stress. While under certain compressive stress, CTGF mRNA were gradually up-regulated following the increase of culturing time, and reaching the maximum at 2~6 h, then gradually down-regulated until at 24 h. Conclusion:Application of different compressive stresses can up-regulate the expression of CTGF mRNA in rabbit mandibular condylar chondrocytes. It may be involved in the stress -mediated mandibular condylar cartilage remodeling.

Early Diagnosis ; Hearing Loss ; prevention & control ; Humans ; Infant ; Infant, Newborn

Objective To study the effect of the extract of total flavonoids of chrysanthemum indicum(TFC) on adjuvant arthritis synovial cells. Methods 0.1ml of the complete Freund's adjuvant was subcutaneously injected into the right hind feet pads of the SD rats.24 days after immunity synovial cells in knee joint were treated with TFC and inhibition of proliferation was measured with MTT assay.DNA fragmentations were analyzed with DNA gel electrophoresis.Fluorescence staining of Hoechst 33258 to observe apoptotic body.Results The IC_50 of TFC on synovial cells was 112mg/L.DNA gel electrophoresis showed ladder-like strap.Apoptotic bodies were observed by Hoechst 33258.Conclusion TFC can inhibit proliferation and induce apoptosis in synovial cells,and exerts therapeutical effect on rheumstoid arthritis.

Objective To explore the microanatomy of the horizontal segment of the facial nerve (FN)in temporal bone and its adjacent structures,in order to provide microanatomical datag for the clinical works.Methods In 20 adult wet skull specimens(40 temporal bones),horizontal segment of FN and their adjacent structures in temporal bones were observed according to operational layers by simulating transmagtoid approach.Results The lenglh of the horizontal segment was[(8.85±1.01)(7.10～11.25)]mm;The diameter of the horizontal segment wag[(1.88±0.65(1.55～1.90)]mm;The angle opening towards anterior direction between horizontal segment and vertical segment wag[(115.5±6.89)(109.5～128.6)]..The ansh towards posterior direction between horizontal segment of FN and tympanic tegmen wag [(28.5±3.66)(25.8～31.5)°;The vertical distance from the cochlear form process to the horizontal segment of the FN wag[(1.89±0.58)(0.90～3.05)]mm;The vertical distance from the head of the stapes to the horizontal segment of the FN wag[(2.30±0.85)(1.97～3.11)]mm;The distance between the summit of pyramidal segment of FN and the apex of shor limb of incus wag 2.55±0.21(2.10-2.90)mm;The distance between the summit of pyramidal segment of FN and the eminence of the lateral semicircuiar canal wag[(2.86±0.31)(2.23～3.56)]mm;No branching or dislocated nerve of the horizontal segment of the FN wag found in all 40 cases.Five percent(2/40)distal part of the horizontal segment of FN tracks forward lateral to the eminence of the literal semicircular canal.Conclusion Geniculate ganglion,cochlearform process,stapes,tympanic tegmen,lateral semicircular canal,incus are important landmarks by which horizontal segment of FN might be located in manipulation of mastoid;The relations of horizontal segment of FN and its adjacent structures are complicated,compact.It will be good that the manipuliter absorb a great deal of anatomical knowledge about landmarks that can be used in locating horizontal segment of FN.

Objective: To study the compatible stability of cyclophosphamide (CTX) and Mesna admixture for injection in 4 commonly used infusions (5% glucose injection,0.9% sodium chloride injection,fructose injection and xylitol injection) at different temperatures.Methods: An HPLC method was adopted to determine the contents of CTX for injection in 24h respectively under 5℃ and 25℃.The appearance and pH value of the admixture were investigated.Results: No significant changes of appearance, pH value or content of the admixture were found out in 24h under 5℃ and 25℃.Conclusion: CTX and Mesna admixture for injection is compatible with the 4 commonly used infusions under 5℃ and 25℃ for clinical use in 24 h.

Objective To study the effects of pulmonary function training on the lung function and surgical tolerance of lung cancer patients with different degrees of obstructive ventilatory defect.Methods Pulnonary function training was performed with 103 lung cancer patients with obstructive ventilatory defects (26 mild cases,53 moderate cases,24 severe cases).The duration of the intensive training was 5-7 days.Vital capacity (VC),vital capacity percentage (VC％),forced vital capacity (FVC),forced vital capacity percentage (FVC％),forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1),percentage of the forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1％),maximum voluntary ventilation percentage (MVV％),peak expiratory flow percentage (PEF％),fraction of the forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1/FVC),and maximum mid-expiratory flow percentage (MMEF％) were measured before and after the training.Any postoperative complications were recorded.Results The average MMEF％ improved significantly among the moderate patients after their training.Eventually 19/26 patients (73.08％) in the mild group,34/53 patients (64.15％) in the moderate group,and 8/24 patients (33.33％) in the severe group met the requirements to undergo lung operations.These were significant differences among the groups.Among those operated on,27 (44.26％) suffered from postoperative complications,a significantly higher percentage than among the normal controls (20.00％).Conclusion Lung function exercises can improve the operation tolerance of lung cancer patients with obstructive ventilation dysfunction,but the risk of operating is still much higher than for patients with normal ventilation function.