Information integration of heterogeneous systems needs implementing to meet the communication requirements of all subsystems of Hospital Information System (HIS). The solution is to introduce Health Level Seven (HL7), an international medical information exchange standard. With extensible Markup Language (XML) as the message-encoding manner, HL7 version 3 follows the object-oriented methodology. Based on the message system of HL7 version 3, this paper introduces an XML-based message processing technology and then testifies its feasibility.

Objective To study the role of the expression of P-selectin and intercellular adhesion molecule-1(ICAM-1) in hamster to rat concordant cardiac xenotransplantation.Methods Intra-(abdominal) cardiac transplantation was performed by using SD rats as recipients of Golden Syrian(hamster) hearts.The rats were divided into 4 groups randomly: group I(n=15),unmodified(recipients) were used as control; group II(n=15),splenectomy at day 0;group III(n=15),the rats were treated with cyclosporine A(CsA) 10 mg/kg every day from day 0;group IV(n=15),splenectomy in combined with CsA.The survival of hamster hearts was observed in each group.The xenograft was harvested at rejection and scheduled time in accordance with the experimental design,and analyzed for histology.The expression of P-selectin and ICAM-1 was detected by immunohistochemistry in xenograft after xenotransplantation.Results The mean survival time of the xenograft in group IV was 34.20?8.98 days,which was significantly longer in groups I,II and III (P

Background and purpose:Chemotherapy is the important way of breast cancer treatment, but the drug-resistance has attracted special attention. The emergence of drug resistance is closely related to the abnormal enhancement of DNA-damage repair. Both Kif4A and PARP-1 are important molecules of DNA repair. The research investigated the function of Kif4A in epirubicin up-regulating the activity of PARP-1 in breast cancer cells and possible significance. Methods:Western blot was used to detect the expression of Kif4A and PARP-1 after treatment with epirubicin in MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cells; the expression of PARP-1 and its activity were detected after high expression of Kif4A and treatment with epirubicin;FCM was used to detect cell apoptosis after treatment with epirubicin combined with PARP-1 inhibitor 3-ABA. Results:Epirubicin up-regulated PARP-1 activity and induced low expression of Kif4A in breast cancer cells, both of them showed dose-dependent and time-dependent. After high expression of Kif4A, the activity of PARP-1 was inhibited and the apoptosis of cells increased, epirubicin partially reversed the activity of PARP-1 inhibited by high Kif4A expression. Both of epirubicin and 3-ABA induced cell apoptosis, combination of them further increased cell apoptosis compared with alone used (P<0.05). The results also showed the apoptosis rate of MDA-MB-231 cells induced by epirubicin, PARP-1 inhibitor 3-ABA and high expression Kif4A was higher than that of MCF-7 cells (P<0.05). Conclusion:Epirubicin increases the activity of PARP-1 dependent on the low expression of Kif4A in breast cancer cells. Kif4A might become a novel target for overcoming resistance of epirubicin.

Objective To study the effect of transplanted endothelial progenitor cell (EPC) on hyperoxia-induced lung injury in neonatal rats.Methods Rat bone marrow mononuclear cells were cultured in endothelial cell growth medium to obtain EPCs,which were identified by morphology,phagocytosis and CD34+ analyses.Sixty neonatal Sprague-Dawley rats were allowed to acclimate in room air for 24 h after birth,and were then divided into four groups (15 per group),including the air group,the hyperoxia group,the EPCs transplantation group and the N ω-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME) intervention group.Neoborn rats in the Air and Hyperoxia groups were fed in the room air or hyperoxia (85％ oxygen) for 28 days.For rats in transplantation group were exposed continuously to hyperoxia for 28 days,and got an EPC (1 × 105 cells) injection on the 21st day.Rats in Intervention group were exposed continuously to hyperoxia for 28 days,got an EPC (1 × 105 cells) injection on the 21st day,and a daily injection of L-NAME from day 21 to day 28,with a daily dose of 20 mg/kg.Levels of circulating CD34+ cells and serum VEGF expression were detected.Specimens from lung tissues were analyzed by immunohistochemistry or immunofluorescence.The expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF),VEGF receptor 2 (VEGFR2) and eNOS were detected by realtime polymerase chain reaction and Western-blotting.NO production were detected by nitrate reductase assay.One way ANOVA and Bonferroni test were used for statistical analysis.Results (1) The cultured cells had a typical cobblestone appearance; double positive cell binding of fluorescein Ulex Europaeus agglutinin-1 and uptake of Dil-labeled acetylated low density lipoprotein accounted for approximately 85％ of the total number of cells.CD34+ cells accounted for 68.2％-72.4％ of total cultured cells.(2) Circulating CD34+ cells in the air group,hyperoxia group,EPC transplantation group and L NAME intervention group were (1.91 ± 0.34)％,(1.06 ± 0.10)％,(1.47 ± 0.06)％ and (0.77 ± 0.11)％ (F=32.710,P=0.000).The number of circulating CD34+ cells in the hyperoxia group was lower than the air group,in the EPC transplantation group the number of these cells was higher than the hyperoxia group,and in the L-NAME intervention group the number of these cells was lower than that in the EPC transplantation group,and the differences between these two groups were statistically significant (P ＜ 0.05,respectively).Serum VEGF in the four groups was (7.90±2.72),(6.38±0.72),(14.00± 1.66) and (11.70± 1.91) pg/ml,respectively.The difference between the four groups was statistically significant (F=22.809,P=0.000),and serum VEGF in the EPC transplantation group was higher than that in the hyperoxia group (P ＜ 0.05).(3) Transplanted EPCs could engraft in pulmonary vascular endothelium and alveolar interstitium,and L-NAME intervention significantly reduced the engraftment of EPCs in the lungs (10.7±0.47 / field vs 16.95±0.5 /field,t=17.820,P=0.000).(4) There were significant differences in the radial alveolar count (RAC) and number of microvessels between the four groups (F=859.580 or 211.150,P=0.000,respectively).RAC and the number of microvessels in the hyperoxia group were less than those in the air group (7.98±0.23 vs 13.12±0.20,3.98±0.42 vs 9.50±0.22,P ＜ 0.05,respectively).The number of microvessels in the EPC transplantation group was 5.40±0.41,being higher than that in the hyperoxia group (P＜0.05).(5) VEGF mRNA in lungs in the hyperoxia group was lower than that in the air group (0.23 ± 0.16 vs 1.05 ± 0.33,P ＜ 0.05); in the EPC transplantation group,VEGF mRNA was higher than that in the hyperoxia group (0.69 ± 0.09 vs 0.23 ± 0.16,P ＜ 0.05); and in the L-NAME intervention group,VEGF mRNA was lower than that in the EPC transplantation group (0.31 ±0.08 vs 0.69±0.09,P ＜ 0.05).VEGF protein in the lungs in the hyperoxia group was lower than the air group (0.52±0.01 vs 0.82±0.01,P ＜ 0.05),and was higher in the EPC transplantation group than the hyperoxia group (0.58±0.05 vs 0.52±2501,P ＜ 0.05).VEGFR2 mRNA in the hyperoxia group was lower than the air group (0.35±0.13 vs 1.07±0.45,P ＜ 0.05).eNOS mRNA in the hyperoxia group was lower than the air group (0.46±0.10 vs 1.05±0.36,P ＜ 0.05).eNOS protein in the hyperoxia group was lower than the air group (0.32±0.01 vs 0.51 ±0.03,P ＜ 0.05),and was higher in the EPC transplantation group than the hyperoxia group (0.86±0.02 vs 0.32±0.01,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Transplanted EPC can engraft in the lung tissue,improving alveolar and pulmonary vascular development,which may be associated with upregulation of the expression of eNOS and VEGF in lung.

Background Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) is an immune related receptor.It plays an important role in inducing inflammation response.The inflammatory response secondary to optic nerve crush will results in serious retinal damage.It is worthy of studying the expression and effect of TLR4 in retina after optic nerve crush.Objective This experimental study was to explore the role of TLR4 in the loss of retinal ganglion cells(RGCs) after optic nerve crush.Methods Twenty-four SPF adult health Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were used in the study and radomized into two groups based to the experimental time.The optical nerve crush models were established by crushing the optical nerve in the right eyes of the rats,and the left normal eyes served as controls.The rats were sacrificed by over anesthesia and retinas were isolated 3 days and 7 days after operation.Expression of TLR4 in the retinas was detected using immunofluorescence method.Reverse trancription PCR (RT-PCR) and Western blot were applied respectively for the detection of TLR4 mRNA and protein in the retinas.The apoptosis of RGCs was evaluated using TUNEL staining.The use and care of experimental animals followed theGuide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals of NIH.This study was approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee at the Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center.Results The expression of TLR4 in rat retinas presented with green fluorescence mainly in the inner layer of retinas.The fluorescence was enhanced in the model 3 days group and the model 7 days group compared with the corresponding control groups.The relative expressing values of TLR4 mRNA in the retinas were 2.92±0.06and 3.92±0.12 in the model 3 days and 7 days groups,respectively,which were significantly higher than 2.87±0.12and 3.44±0.17 in the control 3 days and 7 days group (t3d =-12.888,P＜0.001 ;t7d =-4.669,P=0.010).In the model 3 days group and model 7 days group,the grey values of TLR4 protein were 1.14±0.05 and 1.49±0.03,and those in the control 3 days and 7 days groups were 0.99 ± 0.09 and 1.38 ± 0.07,showing significant differences between them(t3d =-11.324,P＜0.001 ;t7d =-5.638,P=0.005).Apoptotic RGCs were obviously increased in the optic nerve damage group in comparison with the control group.Conclusions The TLR4 is over-expressed in the inner layer of retina after optic nerve crush,which suggestes that TLR4 is probably involved in the loss of RGCs after optic nerve crush.

Background Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) is one of the frequent glaucomatous types,and genetic factor participates in pathogenesis and development of the disease.Recently,MYOC mutation was found to be associated with POAG.Objective This study was to describe the clinical and genetic findings in a POAG family from Luoyang,China.Methods This study protocol was approved by Ethic Committee of Affiliated First Hospital of Henan University of Science and Technology.The study adhered to Declaration of Helsinki.A POAG family with 29 members of 5 generations was surveyed and followed-up for 5-year duration.The mode of inheritance was determined by the pedigree analysis.The periphery blood sample was collected form 12 families and 100 health controls for the extraction of genomic DNA under the informed consent.The third exon and its flanking introns of MYOC were amplified,and quantitative real time PCR products were sequenced,and the structure and function of mutated gene were examined by restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis.The predicted effects of the detected variants on the secondary structure of MYOC protein were evaluated using Garnier-Osguthorpe-Robson (GOR) method,and homology analysis of protein was carried out by Blast software provided by National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI).Results This POAG family included 29 members of 5 generations,and the clinical data were not clear in 11 family members.Three individuals from 3 generations were determined POAG,another one was ocular hypertension,and 2 were carriers.Pedigree analysis appeared an autosomal dominant inheritance.In 12 subjects included 6 members genetically affected and 6 members with normal phenotype,the heterozygous mutation was found in the third exon of MYOC gene in 6 genetically affected members,which revealed a T→C transition at position 1021 (p.S341P),resulting in a switch of serine (Ser) to proline (Pro).It was a missense mutation abolished a CviKI-1 restriction site that segregated with the affected members.Secondary structure prediction of p.S341P suggested that myocilin protein was misfolded.Analysis of protein homology and switched Ser was conservative amine acid at position 1021 (p.S341P).No similar change was found in the 6 normal families and the normal controls.Conclusions Ser341Pro MYOC mutation is disease-causing factor in the POAG family of Luoyang.The clinical and genetic features of this mutation warrant further investigation.The mutation spectrum of MYOC is expanded to offer a better diagnosis and treatment for POAG patients.

SUMOylation is a post - translational modification consisting of covalent conjugation of ubiquitin - like proteins called small ubiquitin related modifier ( SUMO ) . SUMO modification has been shown to significantly alter protein activity, which can modulate protein stability, affect protein-protein interactions, and modify protein localization and trafficking. This process adds another layer of control in eukaryote gene expression, and it regulates both transcriptional activation and repression. This article reviews the current situation and future development of SUMOylation in ophthalmology.

Objective To investigate the genotype in Chinese patients with nonclassical 21 hydroxylase deficiency (NC 21OHD). Methods Eight patients with NC 21 OHD, 35 patients with classical one and 20 normal controls were studied as followed: CYP21 gene was amplified into fragment 1 (exon1→exon3) and fragment 2 (exon3→exon10) through PCR with specific primers. Second round PCRs were performed using fragment 1 and 2 as template, and PCR products were digested by restrictive endonucleases to analyze mutations by 3% 4% agarose gel electrophoresis. Results (1) The most frequent mutation in 8 cases of Chinese NC 21 OHD was P30L(6/16,37.5%), followed by V281L(4/16,25.0%). NC 21 OHD also carried mutations causing moderate or severe degree of enzymatic compromise, such as i2g (3/16, 18.8%), Q318X and R356W (1/16, 6.3% respectively), and I172N (3/16, 18.8%). (2) In ACTH 1 24 stimulation tests of 8 NC 21 OHD patients, basal 17 OH progesterone level was (23.9?28.4)?g/L and stimulated 17 OH progesterone level was (92.0?83.7)?g/L. (3) Genotype had strong correlation with phenotype in 21 OHD patients. Conclusion (1) As compared with caucasians, the most frequent mutation in Chinese NC 21 OHD is P30L, not V281L. (2) Much more attention should be paid to patients with hyperandrogenism to screen NC 21 OHD.

Objective To study the feature of bone metabolism in different phase of elder type 2 diabetic nephropathy (DN) patients.Methods One hundred and fifty elder type 2 DN patients (non-microalbuminuria group,microalbuminuria group,clinic proteinuria group,DN renal inadequacy group and DN uremia group,each group was 30 cases),60 elder non-DN patients in chronic renal failure (CRF) (non-DN renal inadequacy group and non-DN uremia group,each group was 30 cases) ,and 30 elder healthy people (control group) were selected to observe the changes of osteocalcin (OT),β -crosslaps,parathyroid hormone ( iPTH),alkaline phosphatase (AKP),serum calcium (Ca),serum phosphorus (P) and Ca × P.Results In non-microalbuminuria group,microalbuminuria group and clinic proteinuria group,OT and β -crosslaps levels were lower than those in control group,and the lowest in microalbuminunia group (P＜0.01).In DN renal inadequacy group and DN uremia group,OT and β -crosslaps levels were higher than those in control group(P＜0.01).In the phase of CRF,OT,β -crosslaps and iPTH had no statistic difference between DN patients and non-DN patients,but had linear correlation.Serum P level was higher in DN renal inadequacy group and DN uremia group than that in control group(P＜0.01).Either DN or non-DN,serum P had more influence to Ca × P than serum Ca.Conclusions In the different phase of elder type 2 DNpatients,the effect of bone metabolism is different because of the different injury of renal function.Bone metabolism in the different phase has respective feature and mechanism,with low turnover in the first and high turnover in the end.

Objective To observe the prokinetic effect of domperidone on esophagus and lower esophageal sphincter (LES), and compare its effect with that of mosapride and cisapride. Methods In vivo experiments: forty rats were divided into control, domperidone, mosapride, and eisapride groups. Strain gauges were planted in proximal esophagus, distal esophagus and LES to record the activities of esophagus and LES in conscious rat. In vitro experiments: in the thermostatic muscle bath, the prokinetic effect of domperidone, mosapride, and cisapride on the contractility of rat muscle strips from esophagus body and LES were recorded by tone-transducers. Results In vivo experiments, ① In the interdigestive period of resting conscious rats, only mild contraction activities were recoded in esophagus bodies. In LES, typical interdigestive migrating motor complex (MMC) with phase Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ,and Ⅳ was recorded. The contraction amplitude of LES was much greater than esophagus body. ② Domperidone significantly enhanced the contraction of esophagus body and LES. The mean contraction amplitude of proximal esophagus, distal esophagus, and LES increased by 63.24%±7.17%, 75.54%±5.27%, and 85.81%±6.02%, respectively, compared with controls. The prokinetic effect showed a dose-effect relation. Mosapride at the same dosage increased the mean contraction amplitude of proximal esophagus, distal esophagus, and LES by 29. 71%±4.15%, 40.15%±3.30%, and 35.24%±5.36%, respectively, compared with controls. The prokinetic effects of mosapride on esophagus and LES were much less than domperidone. Cisapride at the same dosage increased the mean contraction amplitude of proximal esophagus, distal esophagus, and LES by 59.84%±6.55%, 70.11%±5.62%, and 75.13%± 5.10%, respectively, compared with controls. The prokinetic effects of cisapride were similar as domperidone. In vitro experiments. ① Domperidone perfusion could significantly increase the contraction of esophagus body and LES muscle strips by 87.74%±7.65% and 92.44±7.17%, respectively, compared with Krebs-Ringer (KR) solution perfuslon. Mosapride at the same dosage increased the mean contraction amplitude by 35.42%±5.02% and 31.12%±4.32%, respectively, compared with KR controls. The prokinetic effects of mosapride were much less than domperidone. Cisapride of the same dosage showed a similar prokinetic effect as domperidone. ② Atropine and tetrodotoxin could block the prokinetic effects of domperidone on esophagus and LES. Conclusions Domperidone can significantly enhance the esophagus body contraction and LES motility. The effects of domperidone are similar as cisapride and much greater than mosapride. The prokinetic effects of domperidone on esophagus and LES are not only through well-known dopaminergic receptor blockade, but also through the cholinergic nerves of the enteric nervous system.