Purpose　To study the effect of heparin on expression of type collagen Ⅰ,ⅢmRNA in cultured fetal rat lung fibroblast (LFb). Methods　By using Northern blot method and immage analysis,the expression of collagenⅠ, Ⅲ mRNA were quantitatively analysed in the fibroblasts treated with different concentration heparin (0.1 mg/L, 1 mg/L, 10 mg/L, 100 mg/L)separately. Results　Heparin treatment at 0.1 mg/L,1 mg/L, 10 mg/L and did not influence the expression of collagen Ⅰ,Ⅲ mRNA，but the expression of collagen Ⅰ,Ⅲ mRNA were inhibited at 100 mg/L. Conclusion　Expression of collagen Ⅰ, ⅢmRNA is related to the concentration of heparin.

Objective To identify novel tumor suppressor genes at chromosome 3p24-26 in human nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC).Methods Twenty epithelial-derived expressed sequence tags (EST) were selected from chromosome 3p24-26. RT-PCR and Northern blot were used to detect the expression of the ESTs in NPC cell line, HNE-1, and primary cultures of normal nasopharyngeal epithelial cells. One EST, which was substantially downregulated in the HNE-1 cell line, was detected in 19 NPC biopsy samples, cDNA library screening was used to get its full sequence and the sequence of this novel gene was analyzed.Results A novel gene located at chromosome 3p25.3 was obtained and named NAG-7. It was downregulated in 26.3％ (5/19) of NPC biopsy samples. Its 1677 bp full length cDNA had a potential open reading frame predicting a 94 amino acid protein with a molecular weight of 11023.87 Dalton. Analysis of the NAG-7 gene showed that it was a transmembrane protein containing a protein kinase C phosphorylation site and a myristyl site. It has no significant homology to any reported genes in the database of GenBank. Conclusion NAG-7 is a novel gene downregulated in NPC, suggesting that it may be involved in the development of NPC.

Background and purpose:As one of the most fatal malignant tumors in China, the morbidity and mortality of lung cancer remain high. Early diagnosis and normative treatment is the key to improve the prognosis of lung cancer. The aim of this study was to explore the practice of early lung cancer screening with low-dose spiral computed tomography (CT) based on the current situation in community health service, with integration of superior resources of med-ical institutions at all levels in Shanghai.Methods:From Aug. 2013 to Aug. 2014, we screened high-risk population in selected communities of Minhang District, Shanghai, for early diagnosis of lung cancer with low-dose spiral CT combined with multidisciplinary comprehensive treatment models including minimally invasive surgery, exploring the medical service network covering prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and follow-up.Results:Screening population is 11 332 (male 7 144, female 4 188); Twenty-nine cases with pathological diagnosis of malignant tumor, including 27 cases of pri-mary lung cancer, 1 case of lung metastasis, 1 case of breast cancer. The morbidity of primary lung cancer is 238.26×10-5. There were 22 cases of Stage 0-Ⅰ lung cancer accounting for 81.48% of all diagnosed primary lung cancer.Conclusion:Based on community health service, screening with low-dose spiral CT could improve the early diagnosis rate of lung can-cer with feasibility and validity, which could be applicable in qualified eligible medical center and community in China.