RORγt, an immune cell-specific isoform of RORγ( retinoic acid receptor-related orphan nuclear receptor gam-ma) , is a key transcription factor for the development of Th 17 cells both in human and mouse .RORγt is required for the induction of IL-17 transcription and for the manifestation of Th 17-dependent autoimmune diseases in mice .RORγt natural ligands are retinoic acid . RORγt is closely implicated in the pathology of numerous autoimmune diseases , infectious diseases and cancer .With the further re-searches about the role of RORγt, we will clarify the mechanism of RORγt in autoimmune diseases , which will provide new ideas to di-agnose and treat autoimmune diseases .

BACKGROUND:With the development of science and technology and modern aerospace, the effects of mechanobiology in extreme mechanical environment—high acceleration are becoming an issue of concern. Studies have shown that high acceleration has certain effects on the cels. OBJECTIVE:Based on a centrifuge, to design a cel loading centrifuge used for exploration of cel mechanobiology under high acceleration. METHODS:For the cel loading centrifuge, a culture plate or/and culture bottle ful of culture fluid was/were loaded with constant acceleration or variable velocity to explore the experimental feasibility. Besides, a finite element model was built by ANSYS software according to structure and properties of the rotor. The rotor system was calculated under equilibrium and dangerous working conditions, respectively, to analyze the stress and deformation distribution. Moreover, the strength of the main shaft was checked under the dangerous working conditions. Then the analysis results of ANSYS were compared with the results of strength check. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Experimental findings showed that the culture plate or/and the culture bottle could be used for (0-40)×g highly constant acceleration or variable acceleration loading. Through the simulation and comparison analysis, we confirmed the reliability of the cel loading centrifuge. This cel loading centrifuge can be used to implement the study of cel mechanobiology under high acceleration in the general biology laboratory. It also provides a basis for wide application of cel loading centrifuge in the future.

Objective:To observe the effects of sera Th1/Th2-typed cytokines in patients allergic rhinitis (AR) who were treated with kebimin decoction(KD),and to study the therapeutic mechanism of KD in AR.Methods:60 patients of AR were randomly divided into two groups (treating group,TG and control group,CG). Patients in TG were treated with KD,while those in CG were treated with Xinfang Rhinitis Capsule before and after treatment,the levels of serum Th1-typed cytokines IFN-?、IL-2、IL-12 and Th2-typed cytokines IL-4、IL-5、IL-10 were determined by enzyme-linked immune sorbent assay (ELISA); and compared with 30 healthy controls.Results:The levels of serum Th2-typed cytokines IL-4、IL-5、IL-10 were higher and the levels of Th1-typed cytokines IFN-?、IL-2、IL-12 were lower in AR than that in healthy control ( P 05).Conclusion:Kebimin decoction is highly effective in treating allergic rhinitis by regulating the levels of Th1、Th2-typed cytokines,correcting the imbalance Th1/Th2-typed cytokines network.

0.05).The DPOAE incidence in sensorineural hearing loss group was 18%,compared with normal group and pseudo-anacousia group,the DPOAE incidence were significantly lower(P

Objective To investigate the effect and clinical application of two kinds of endoscopic titanium clip in treatment of iatrogenic or iatrogenic perforation of duodenal descending part. Methods For 15 cases of perforation of duodenal descending part, according to the specific location of the perforation, select different endoscopic, compare the closing efficiency and success rate. Results 8 cases closed under gastroscopy in 15 cases of descending part of duodenum perforation, successfully closed in 7 cases, success rate was 87.5 %; 7 cases closed under duodenoscopy, successfully closed in 7 cases, the success rate 100.0%. 14 cases successfully closed by endoscopic titanium clip in 15 cases, 1 case failed, the success rate was 93.3 %. The effective titanium clip quantity, invalid (loss) titanium clip quantity and the closing time between the two groups has no statistically significance (P > 0.05). Conclusion It is safe and effective to use two kinds of endoscopic titanium clips in treatment of iatrogenic or iatrogenic duodenal per-foration.

BACKGROUND: It is of great significance to study the resilience of articular cartilage for human daily routine and their match quality. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the micromechanical properties of articular cartilage resilience under different loads and at time points. METHODS: The swine cartilage samples coated with tracers were compressed using the MTF-100 tensile machine, and the cartilage compression and resilience were recorded by CCD. Images were processed using digital image correlation technology.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: During resilience, the strain value on the superficial surface of the cartilage was decreased most, successively followed by the middle layer and the deep layer, while the time of a decrease from 20%, 10% and 6% to 3% was similar. The longer the resilience time was, the more slowly the strain changed in different layers of the cartilage, but the ultimate strain was less than 1%. On the same layer under different compressive stress, the larger load caused faster strain change firstly, and then the smaller load brought about faster strain change. The effect of different continuous compressive time on the same layer of cartilage was similar with the load. These results showed that 90% resilience of the articular cartilage occurred within the first 15 minutes. The mechanical resilience of different layers of the articular cartilage has a close relationship with the loading and the loading time, and both compressive time and loading do harm to the resilience of articular cartilage. Besides, the cartilage will rebound to the state before compression.

OBJECTIVE: To observe changes of serum Th1/Th2 cytokines and IgE of rats with experimental allergic rhinitis (AR) treating with Scoparone (20 ml/kg, the concentration is 168 mg/L). METHOD: Forty male SD rats were randomly divided into 4 groups : group NC, group AR, group Sco, group Dxm. The rats were sensitized with OVA and were then treated with Scoparone, during the treatment, the behaviors were observed and the change in nasal mucosa were recorded. The level of serum cytokines IFN-gamma, IL-4, IL-5 and IgE were determined by ELISA. RESULTS: The behavior scores of group Sco were significantly lower than those of group AR, the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.01). Comparing to group Dxm and group NC respectively, the difference was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). The nasal inflammation of group Sco was significantly less than that of group AR. The level of serum IFN-gamma of group Sco was significantly higher than that of group AR, while the levels of serum IgE, IL4, IL-5 of group Sco were significantly lower (P < 0.01). There were no significantly difference between group Sco and group NC, group Dxm, the difference was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION Scoparone is highly effective in treating allergic rhinitis by regulating the expression of Th1/Th2 cytokines and IgE.
Animals ; Coumarins ; pharmacology ; Disease Models, Animal ; Immunoglobulin E ; blood ; Interferon-gamma ; blood ; Interleukin-4 ; blood ; Interleukin-5 ; blood ; Male ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Rhinitis, Allergic ; Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial ; drug therapy ; Th1-Th2 Balance ; drug effects

Objective To understand the birth conditions of newborns in four cities of China and its trend. Methods The physical development data of single live newborns in 4 cities of Beijing, Harbin, Changsha and Guangzhou were investi-gated by random cluster sampling method, and was compared with the national neonatal growth standard developed from the investigation in 15 cities from 1986 to 1987. Results The study investigated a total of 5 539 newborns:1 412 in Beijing, 1 410 in Harbin, 1 274 in Changsha and 1 443 in Guangzhou. Except for the head circumference of male newborns, the weight, height and head circumference of full-term newborns in four cities in 2012 were all more than the national neonatal growth standard of 1986-1987 (P<0.05). Compared with the data obtained from 1986-1987, the sex ratio and the prevalence of macrosomia and premature were higher, but the rates of post-term delivery and low birth weight were lower (P<0.01). Conclusions The new-borns in four cities of China are in good condition during recent 25 years. More attention should be paid to improve the birth sex ratio and to decrease rates of macrosomia and premature.

Objectives To investigate factors affecting neonate birth weight. Methods Random cluster sampling method was adopted to investigate the physical development of 5539 single live newborns in Beijing, Harbin, Changsha, and Guang-zhou. Single factor analysis and logistic regression analysis were used to find the factors influencing neonate birth weight. Re-sults Single factor analysis showed that neonatal sex, gestational age, maternal age, maternal pre-pregnancy BMI, gestational weight gain, mother's education and occupation have effects on neonatal birth weight. Risk factors for macrosomia, including male fetus, maternal age≥25 years before pregnancy, maternal pre-pregnancy BMI≥24 kg/m2, gestational weight gain greater than 12.5 kg, and preterm delivery and maternal pre-pregnant BMI<18.5 kg/m2 are the risk factors of low birth weight. Conclu-sions Premature, excessive weight gain during pregnancy, high or low maternal pre-pregnancy BMI are main factors that caused abnormal body mass in neonates.

Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of interventional techniques in the diagnosis and therapy of Dieulafoy disease. Methods A retrospective study was performed, including 17 patients with massive upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage (patients without peptic ulcer and portal hypertension or diagnosed with Dieulafoy disease by endoscopic examination). All patients had both DSA and interventional embolization treatment, and were followed for 12 months to appraise the clinical effectiveness. Results Sixteen patients were diagnosed as Dieulafoy disease by using DSA. Fifteen of the 16 patients were treated with embolization successfully withoutserious complications. One patient received subtotal gastrectomy because of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage recurrence. Nine patients with irregular upper abdominal pain and burning sensation had complete remission after symptomatic management. Fifteen patients who had embolization showed no serious complications during the follow-up period of 12 months, there was no hematemesis and melena for the 15 cases with successful embolization. Conclusion The angiography and embolization are safe and efficacious in the diagnosis and therapy of Dieulafoy disease.