Objective:To construct an expression plasmid of siRNA against gene hIAP-2 and to assess its effect on breast cancer cell line MCF-7.Methods: A hIAP-2 siRNA plasmid was constructed with mU6pro vector containing U6 promotor and its RNAi effect on MCF-7 cells was detected by RT-PCR and Western blot.The effects of the plasmid on MCF-7 proliferation were analyzed by MTT assay,on the cell cycle by flow cytometry,and on the cell morphology by Hoechst staining.The activity of caspase-3 was determined with its substrate Ac-DEVD-pNA and the expression of some related proteins was detected by Western blot.Results: The hIAP-2 siRNA plasmid knocked down hIAP-2 expression in MCF-7 cells specifically and obviously,inhibited tumor cell proliferation and arrested the MCF-7 cells at G_(1) phase.After hIAP-2 gene was silenced,MCF-7 cells became multinuclear and had macronucleus;procaspase-3 was activated and its expression was increased.The protein levels of I?B?(p37) and p21~(waf1) increased,of NF-?B(p65) decreased and Cyt C remained unchanged.Conclusion: hIAP-2 in MCF-7 cells plays a crucial role in cell proliferation and cell cycle progression.Mitotic cell death might be the main way of the cell death;G_(1) arrest after DNA damage might be associated with the p21~(waf1) increase.

Objective To investigate the effects of different times of needle retention on cognitive function in patients with vascular cognitive impairment no dementia (VCIND). Methods One hundred and four VCIND patients were randomly allocated to group A of 35 cases, group B of 34 cases and group C of 35 cases. All the three groups received acupuncture plus medication. Of them, group A was given scalp acupuncture with 30 min retention of needles;group B, with 1 hr retention of needles;group C, with 10 hrs retention of needles. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score and the ADL score were recorded in the three groups of patients before and after treatment. Results There were statistically significant pre-/post-treatment differences in the MoCA score and the ADL score in every group (P<0.05). There were statistically significant post-treatment differences in the MoCA score and the ADL score between group A or B and group C (P<0.05). Conclusions Acupuncture is an effective way to treat VCIND. It can improve cognitive function in the patients. Scalp acupuncture with 10 hrs retention of needles has a more marked effect.

With the development of global warming,urbanization,ageing of the population,it is paid more attention to the human health impacts on the frequent occurrence of heat wave and urban heat island effect.The study methods and advances in impacts of heat wave on human health were reviewed in the present paper.

Aim To study the role of nitric oxide by measuring the expression and activity of nitric oxide synthase in hippocampus of rats tolerance and dependence to the anticonvulsant action of flurazepam.Method Animal models of toleran and dependence to flurazepam were established. Nitric oxide synthase in hippocampus was measured using Western blot and immunohistochemistry, and its activity was evaluated using colorimetry. Result Hippocampal nNOS increased in rats tolerance to flurazepam. In rats dependence to flurazepam, hippocampal nNOS increased but without statistical significance. Total NOS activity increased dramatically both in flurazepam tolerane and dependene rats.Conclusion NO may play a role in rats tolerance and dependence to the anticonvulsant action of flurazepam.

Objective The study analyzes the inadequacies of the research integrity educational practice for the medical postgraduate students in the present stage of China.Furthermore,the paper puts forward improvement suggestions and clears the direction for further efforts.Methods From the perspective of the educational law about cognition,emotion,will and behavior,the comparative analysis method is used,based on the rich experience in the United States.Results There are inadequacies of the research integrity educational practice for the medical postgraduate students in China,including that students lack knowledge learning motivation,and the pattern of education is simple.There are not enough emotional experience channels and the participation of students.Students lack honesty will training,and the intensity of supervision and punishment is not strong.The honesty recognition mechanism is weak,and cannot be used to guide practice.Conclusions In order to improve the level of the research integrity for the medical postgraduate students in China,we should optimize the system,follow the law of education,strengthen the transmission of knowledge,put the academic honesty education into normal work,enhance the emotional experience,build a participatory mechanism,highlight the positive guide,and increase the intensity of punishment.

OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the improvement effects of sitagliptin on islet B-cell function in type 2 diabetic patients systematically,and to provide evidenced-based reference. METHODS:Retrieved from PubMed,Cochrane library,EMBase, CJFD,Wanfang database,VIP and CBM,RCTs about sitagliptin alone or combined with routine plan(trial group)vs. placbo alone or combined with routine plan(control group)in the treatment of type 2 diabetes were collected. Two reviewers independent-ly screened studies according to exclusion and inclusion criteria,extracted data,and assessed the methodological quality according to Cochrane Manual 5.1.0. Meta-analysis was performed by using RevMan 5.3 software. RESULTS:A total of 5 RCTs were includ-ed,involving 1253 patients. The result of Meta-analysis showed that changes of islet B cell function index(Homa-B)[sitagliptin alone group:MD=9.21,95%CI(4.16,14.25),P<0.001;drug combination group:MD=7.24,95%CI(0.80,13.68),P=0.03] and changes of insulin resistance index(Homa-IR)[sitagliptin alone group:MD=-0.40,95%CI(-0.44,-0.36),P<0.001;drug combination group:MD=-0.35,95%CI(-0.63,-0.07),P=0.02] of trial group were significantly better than those of control group,with statistical significance. CONCLUSIONS:Sitagliptin shows certain therapeutic efficacy in improving islet B cell func-tion and insulin resistance.

Objective To study and compare the metabolism of Chrysanthemum morifolium extracts(CME) in vitro intestinal flora from human,rat,Beagle dog,and rabbit.Methods Intestinal flora of human,rat,Beagle dog,and rabbit and CME were anaerobically cultured at 37 ℃ in vitro. After being extracted by acetic ether,the main metabolites of CME were separated and quantified by HPLC.Results In vitro,CME was easily metabolized by the intestinal flora and the main metabolites in incubation medium were determined in high concentration after 0.5 h.By LC-MS,luteolin and apigenin were identified,respectively;both metabolites were degraded with prolongation of incubation time and the concentrations of luteolin and apigenin were low after 24 h;moreover,CME was quickly metabolized by human,rat,Beagle dog intestinal flora,and gently by rabbit intesinal flora.Conclusion In vitro,CME is easily metabolized by intestinal flora human,rat,Beagle dog,and rabbit and the main metabolites are luteolin and apigenin.

Objective To analyze the clinical feature of X-linked chronic granulomatous disease (X-CGD) and gene mutation of CYBB. Method The clinical data of X-CGD in one child and the results of CYBB gene detection in his family were reviewed. Results This boy had onset in the neonatal period and presented with recurrent severe pulmonary infection as his main manifestation. Results of nitroblue tetrazolium test (NBT) in both non-stimulation group and LPS stimulation group in the child were 0, and neutrophil oxidation index (NOI) was 1.15. Gene analysis showed a deletion mutation in exon 6 of CYBB gene in the child (579-582delATTA), which resulted in frameshift mutation started from coding sequence of 189—isoleucine (I) and stop codon occured in advance in the 212th amino acid (I189fsX212). Both the child's mother and grandmother were carriers of the mutated gene. The same deletion mutation was not found in the CYBB gene in the amniocyte from the mother's next child. Conclusion One case of X-CGD patient with CYBB gene mutation and his families were diagnosed by gene detection. Prenatal diagnosis can avoid the birth of children with X-CGD.

AIM: To investigate the protective effects of quercetin on nephrotoxicity induced by cyclosporine A(CsA)in rats. METHODS: Male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were divided into four groups of seven rats each. Control group, quercetin (40 mg/kg) group, CsA (40mg/kg) group, CsA (40 mg/kg) plus quercetin (40 mg/kg) group. The all groups were administered once day respectively for 15 days. Twenty-four hour urines were collected at the 10th and 14th day respectively after administration to measure the content of urinary protein and urinary N-acetyl-?-D-glucosaminidase(NAG). The animals in all groups were sacrificed 4 h after the last administration. Blood samples were collected to measure serum creatinine(SCr), blood urea nitrogen(BUN). Kidneys were removed rapidly, excised and sectioned for histological analysis. Other kiney tissues were utilized for biochemical analysis. RESULTS: Quercetin prevented urinary protein, SCr, BUN, NAG, and kidneys histological alterations.Quercetin significantly decreased malondialdehyde(MDA) content while significantly increased glutathione(GSH) content and glutathione-S-transferase(GST), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), catalase(CAT) activities of kidneys tissues in the rats treated with CsA. CONCLUSION: Quercetin can effectively attenuate the nephrotoxicity induced by CsA.

Objective To investigate the effects on intraocular pressure and blood pressure following anterior chamber paracentesis in acute primary angle closure glaucoma with high blood pressure.Methods 64 eyes of 64 glaucoma patients with high blood pressure were received anterior chamber paracentesis.the intraocular pressure and blood pressure were measured before and after paracentesis.Results The mean systolic blood pressure(SBP) and diastolic blood pressure(DBP) before paracentesis of 64 glaucoma were 195.10?15.24mmHg and 117.1?11.76mmHg respectively,after administration of paracentesis,the SBP and DBP were 138.82?20.86mmHg and 93.19?12.07mmHg respectively,the intraocular pressure also significantly decreased from 68.64?10.05mmHg to 10.66?4.41mmHg.There was statistical difference in SBP,DBP and intraocular pressure before and after administration of paracentesis.Conclusions Administration of paracentesis in acute primary angle closure glaucoma with high blood pressure can significantly reduce intraocular pressure and blood pressure simultaneously.