The morphological and functional differentiation of the thyroid gland of chick embryos of 7～21 days was studied by histological, histochemical and autoradiographic methods.On the 7th day, a few small PAS-positive colloid droplets appeared within the epithelial cells, the capacity of which to concentrate ~3H-leucine was demonstrated by autoradiographic method. On the 8th day, numerous colloid droplets were present within and between the epithelial cells which began to form primary follicles. The cells were capable of selectively concentrating ~(131)Ⅰ. By the 9th day, the gland was apparently divided into peripheral and central zones. The epithelial cells in the peripheral zone were arranged denser and their concentrating capacity for both ~3H-leucine and ~(131)Ⅰ was stronger than that of the cells in the central zone. By the 10 th day, small follicles became distinct in the deeper part of the peripheral zone. Local aggregation of silver grains of ~(131)Ⅰ and deposits in the colloid material of the follicular lumen were visible. After the 13th day, follicles of various sizes were formed progressively throughout the gland. It appears from these data that the morphological and functional differentiation of the thyroid gland of the chick embryo is performed initially in the deeper area of the peripheral zone of the gland.The synthesis of the cytoplasmic colloid droplets as well as the iodination of the thyroglobulin were traced by autoradiographic technique. The results indicate that both processes are taking place within the thyroid cells, and the radioactive products are secreted into the follicular lumen thereafter.

Objective:To investigate the effect of protein tyrosine kinase 6(PTK6) on TNF-α induced human airway epithelial barrier dysfunction and mechamism.Methods: After cultivating 16HBE cells in vitro,the recombined PTK6 and PTK6 siRNA was respectively transfected into the cells,with empty vector and scramble siRNA as control.The cells were incubated with exogenous TNF-α.Cell viability was detected by MTT assay.Cells TER and permeability were detected.ZO-1 and Occludin mRNA were analyzed by RT-PCR.PTK6,ZO-1,Occludin,p-ERK1/2,p-JNK1/2 and p-p38MAPK protein were assayed by Western blot.Results: TNF-α remarkably decreased ZO-1 and Occludin mRNA and protein and TER;increased cells permeability,as well as p-ERK1/2,p-JNK1/2 and p-p38 protein(P<0.05).Upregulation of PTK6 further decreased ZO-1 and Occludin mRNA and protein and TER,enhanced cells permeability and p-JNK1/2 and p-p38 protein(P<0.05),and downregulated PTK6 ,the changes of these indices were opposite(P<0.05).Whereas upregulation or downregulation of PTK6 had no effect on p-ERK1/2.Conclusion: Downregulation of PTK6 inhibits the phosphorylation of JNK1/2 and p38MAPK,thus improving TNF-α-induced human airway epithelial barrier dysfunction.

Objective To investigate the status quo of application of fall risk factors assessment scale in nurses of different position in geriatric ward . Method Eighty-six nurses in different position were investigated by fall risk factors assessment scale . Results About 89 . 5%of the nurses could assess the fall risk factors on time and 80 . 2%could do it accurately , and only 62 . 8%of them worked out their nursing orders based on the possible falls. In terms of the accuracy in using fall risk factors assessment, the primary nurses was poorer than the senior nurses, with statistically significant difference between them (P<0.05). Yet there were no significant differences between them in timeliness and pertinence at working out nursing orders (P>0.05). Conclusion We should strengthen the training to the clinical nurses in correctly using the fall assessment scale , in order to exert the diagnostic value of the fall assessment scale, reduce the incidence of falls and ensure the safety of the patients.

OBJECTIVE: To observe the effects of a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) capsule for replenishing qi, nourishing yin and activating blood on Notch/Hes1 signaling pathway in the renal tissue and vascular endothelial CD34 and CD144 expressions in a rat model of diabetic nephropathy. METHODS: Rat models of early-stage diabetic nephropathy were established by left nephrectomy and high- fat and high- sugar feeding combined with intraperitoneal injection of STZ. The rats were randomized into model group, benazepril group, and high-, moderate-, and low-dose TCM capsule groups for corresponding treatments, with 6 normal rats as the control group. After 8 weeks of drug treatment, blood glucose and 24-h urinary albumin of the rats were measured, and the renal histopathology was observed with HE staining; Hes1 expression in the renal tissue was detected with immunohistochemical staining, and the renal expressions of CD34 and CD144 were detected using Western blotting. RESULTS: Compared with the normal control group, the rat models of diabetic nephropathy showed obvious abnormalities in 24- h urinary albumin and expressions of Hes1, CD34 and CD144d. The TCM capsule at both the high and moderate doses significantly reduced 24-h urinary albumin in the rats; the renal expressions of Hes1 and CD34 was significantly reduced in all the dose groups, and the expression of CD144 was significantly reduced in the high- dose group. Compared with benazepril group, the TCM capsule obviously reduced CD34 expression at all the 3 doses and lowered CD144 expression at the low dose. Histopathologically, the rats in the model group showed glomerular hypertrophy, increased mesenteric matrix, thickening and widening of the mesenteric membrane, and nodular hyperplasia. These pathologies were obviously alleviated by treatment with the TCM capsule at the high and moderate doses. CONCLUSIONS The Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) capsule for replenishing qi, nourishing yin and activating blood can reduce Hes1, CD34 and CD144 in kidney tissue of model rats, play a protective role on kidney function and delay the development of DN.
Animals ; Diabetic Nephropathies ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; Qi ; Rats ; Signal Transduction ; Transcription Factor HES-1