To investigate the correlation between traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome and short-term prognosis of ischemic stroke.

Objective To construct the eukaryotic expression plasmid of recombinant human hypoxia-inducible factor-1?(HIF-1?) and get ready for the coloning and expressing of HIF-1? gene. Methods The total RNA was isolated from blood cells,and cDNA library was constructed by reverse transcription PCR method.PIREGFP containing EGFP fragment and cDNA were used as templet,the three designed primers (EGFP-linker,HIF-1? upstream and HIF-? downstream)were put into,after amplification the target gene fragment was inserted into the shuttle vector T,and transfected with E.coli DH5?,the bacterial colonies containing recombinant plasmids were identified by LB/KANA-agar plate,and the recombinant plasmids were extracted and purified.All sequences amplified by PCR were confirmed by complete sequencing.The correct sequences were cloned into the pVAX1 vector.Results The amplified fragments were about 870,1 199,672 bp by PCR,they were inserted into the shuttle vector T and sequenced. The result of sequencing was identical with that provided by GenBank.The final plasmid about 1 800 bp was obtained by the identification of enzyme digestion and it had same molecular size as expected.Conclusion The eukaryotic expression plasmid pVAX1-EGFP-linker-HIF-1? of recombinant human HIF-1? is successfully constructed.

Objective:To reconstruct middle ear structure for open mastoid antrum with external auditorycanal after radical mastoidectomy in one-stage. Method: 71 ears of post-mastoidectomy (discharging 53 ears anddried up 18 ears) were undergone with reconstruction of middle ear. The posterior wall of external auditorycanal, mastoid cavity and chain of ossicles were reconstructed with homologous costal cartilage. Result: 69 ears of71 cases were near normal structure followed up 6 months to 5 years after operations. The result showed hearingimprovement over 15 dB were 55 ears (77.5％) and under 15 dB were 11 cases (15.5％). Five cases (7.0％)were failed. Conclusion: Reconstruction of middle ear with homologous costal cartilage is a ideal surgery toreconstruct hearing structure and avoid infection of middle cavity after radical mastoidectomy.

Objective To explore the applicability and feasibility of the hierarchical linear model in dealing with the repeated measurement data by applying it into multi-center clinical trials’ evaluation of new Chinese medicine. Methods The theoretical research described the basic concepts and principles of hierarchical linear model and compared the applying conditions of traditional statistical methods with hierarchical linear model. In the empirical study, the hierarchical linear model was used into a real multicenter clinical trial research of traditional Chinese medicine, with the TCM syndrome score as the analysis indicator. Results The hierarchical linear model added time, group and time×group as random variables into the model to get the final result. All of the three variables were significant in the result. The interaction (time×group) statistical result was t=2.65, P=0.008 1. During the whole treatment, the TCM syndrome mean score of trial group reduced 8.5 and the control group reduced 7.47. At the end of treatment, the TCM syndrome mean score of trial group was 2.46, and the control group was 3.31, which was higher than trail group. For this result, combining with the TCM syndrome score’s developing trend, we can see that the efficacy of trial group is not worse than the control group. Conclusion By comparing the data requirements, applying conditions and analysis results, the hierarchical linear model could be an effective method which can be used in multi-center trial to evaluate traditional Chinese drug.

The finite element method(FEM)is a numerical computation method based on computer tech-nology, and has been gradually applied in the fields of medicine and biomechanics. The finite element analysis can be used to explore the loading process and injury mechanism of human body in traffic in-jury. FEM is also helpful for the forensic investigation in traffic injury. This paper reviews the develop-ment of the finite element models and analysis of brain, cervical spine, chest and abdomen, pelvis, limbs at home and aboard in traffic injury in recent years.

The zinc finger antiviral protein (ZAP) specifically inhibits the replication of Moloney murine leukemia virus (MLV) and Sindbis virus (SIN), but has very modest inhibitory effect on HIV. Previous studies suggest that ZAP directly binds to the viral RNA and recruit the RNA degradation machinery to degrade the target RNA. The HIV-1 Tat and Rev are regulatory proteins which bind to HIV RNA. Tat and Rev were fused with ZAP in various manners. Two fusion proteins, ZAP-Tat and ZAP-Rev were found to be able to inhibit the expression HIV-1 vector.

Objective To explore the relation of the expressions of MDM2 and VEGF in osteosarcoma with the pathological parameters and prognosis of the tumor.Methods The expressions of MDM2 and VEGF were detected with immunohistochemical(SP) method in specimens from 56 cases of osteosarcoma.The correlation between the expressions of MDM2,VEGF and pathological grade,metastasis and prognosis was analyzed statistically.while 8 cases of fibrous dysplasia of bone were used as negative control group.Results The positive rates of MDM2 and VEGF in osteosarcoma were 64.3%(36/56) and 67.9%(38/56),respectively .MDM2 and VEGF didn't express in negative control group.The expression of MDM2 and VEGF were not significantly correlated to the pathological grades of the osteosarcoma,but which were significantly correlated with tumor metastasis and prognosis(P

Our studies tried to demonstrate Eha (Et haemolysin activator) could regulate the resistance of the bacterium against acidification to survive in the macrophage and explain its underlying molecular mechanism.When the bacteria infected the macrophages at time intervals,intracellular survival rate in bafilomycin-treated macrophages was higher than that with untreated cells,and the rate of wild type ET 13 was higher than that of its eha mutant,respectively (P＜0.05).The survival rate of the wild type was higher than that of the mutant under acid treatment (P＜0.05).To determine the conditions that induced the highest eha expression,we constructed a pMP220-Peha LacZ plasmid and determined the lacZ expression under different conditions.After exposure of pH6.3 medium for 2 h time,we performed the whole transcriptomic profiles of the wild type and mutant by RNA-sequencing.We identified 147 differentially-expressed genes ([log2 ratio| ≥1),113 and 34 of which were significantly up-and down-regulated,respectively in the mutant,comparing with the wild type.These findings were validated by qRT-PCR.GO functional analysis revealed that these genes were divided into 25 categories,including the bacterial catalysis,cellular composition,combination,localization,metabolism,processing,and transportation.Based on the KEGG database,these genes were distributed in 55 pathways,such as two-component system,ABC transporters,and microbial metabolism in diverse environments.Overall,Eha is an important regulator to affect all kinds of target genes and pathways for E.tarda to adapt to an acid environment.These results could be helpful for further investigations of the mechanisms by which E.tarda survives in macrophages.

Objective To investigate the knowledge level and needs in Xinjiang Uygur and Han patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), compare the differences between the two ethnic groups. Methods A total of 194 Uygur and Han UC patients were investigated with the general information questionnaire, the Crohn′s and Colitis Knowledge Score (CCKNOW) questionnaire, disease related knowledge needs questionnaire, to analyze the investigate results. Results CCKNOW score of Uygur and Han UC were (6.9±3.5) points and (9.2±3.1) points respectively, and Uygur was significantly lower than that of Han (Z=-2.831, P=0.005). Knowledge accuracy of dietary (30% and 63%) and drug (45% and 44%) were higher than general information (24% and 32%) and complications (12% and 30%) . Disease related knowledge needs score of Uygur and Han UC patients were (168.2±15.6) points and (155.4±17.2) points respectively, the score of Uygur patients was significantly higher than that of Han patients (t=4.429, P=0.001).The highest disease related knowledge needs score was (4.7±1.0) points of reproductive knowledge for Uygur UC patients, for Han patients was knowledge of daily life which was (4.8 ± 0.8) points. Conclusions The disease related knowledge level of Xinjiang Uygur and Han UC patients are relatively low, especially lack of general knowledge and diet knowledge, disease related knowledge of Uygur UC patients are lower than Han patients. The needs of the disease knowledge are very high for two ethnic groups, different one has different ethnic, gender, age, education level, living environment, hospitalization times, areas of disease related knowledge needs are also different. It is necessary to choose the targeted education content and suitable education way according to individual differences for nursing staff.

BACKGROUND:18-Alkylated-chitosan has been proved to exhibit a good coagulation capacity through hydrophobic modification. OBJECTIVE:To improve the adhesion between the material and the wound through the introduction of alkylated-chitosan molecules. METHODS:The alkyl group was introduced in the chitosan by potentiodynamic method to prepare the alkylated-chitosan with different substitution degrees (7%,16%, 26%and 40%), and then their structure, viscosity, porosity, water absorption, contact angle and in vitro coagulation capacity were detected. Thirty New Zealand rabbits were enrol ed, modeled into the left femoral artery hemorrhage, and randomized into six groups, including four experimental groups, positive control and control groups, fol owed by treated with alkylated-chitosan sponges with different degrees of substitution, absorbable hemostatic gauze and chitosan sponge, respectively. Afterwards, the blood loss and clotting time were observed. RESULTS AND CONCLUISON:With the degree of substitution increased, the viscosity of alkylated-chitosan increased firstly and then decreased, the porosity and water absorption decreased gradual y, and the contact angle on a rise. Compared with chitosan, different alkylated-chitosans showed a better henostatic effect in vitro, especial y the alkylated-chitosan with 16%substitution degree. The blood loss and clotting time in the experimental groups except that the alkylated-chitosan with 7%substitution degree were significantly lower than those in the control group (P<0.05);the bold loss in the alkylated-chitosan with 40%substitution degree group was significantly lower than that in the positive control group (P<0.05). These findings suggest that the alkylated-chitosan with 40%substitution degree exhibits the best hemostatic effect in vivo.