Objective To investigate the relationship of thyroid hormones and serum lipid profile during Pregnancy. Methods 30 cases of healthy pregnant women were recruited in the study. The thyrotropin (TSH), free triiodothyronine (FT3), free thyroxine (FT4) and serum lipid profile were examined at 9 ~ 12, 14 ~ 17, 23 ~ 26 and 37 ~ 40 weeks of gestation and the correlations between them were analyzed. Results Positive correlation could be found between serum TSH and total cholesterol (CHOL), triglyceride (TRIG), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), ApolipoproteinA-I (APOA-I), ApolipoproteinB (APOB). Negative correlations could be found between serum FT3, FT4 and total cholesterol (CHOL), triglyceride (TRIG), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), ApolipoproteinA-I (APOA-I), ApolipoproteinB (APOB). And no correlation was found between serum thyroid hormones and high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). Conclusion The thyroid hormones were closely related to serum lipid profile except of HDL-C.

Objective:To study the metabolism of high density lipoprotein cholesterol ( HDL-C ) and apolipoprotein A-Ⅰ( ApoA-Ⅰ) in different thyroid function status during pregnancy. Methods:This study re-cruited thirty cases of euthyroid, with nineteen cases of subclinical hypothyroid and eight cases of subclini-cal hyperthyroid pregnancy. The concentrations of fasting serum HDL-C and ApoA-Ⅰwere detected and ana-lyzed from 9-12, 14-17, 23-26, and 37-40 gestational weeks. Friedman repeated measures ANOVA on ranks was adopted to analyze the changes of serum HDL-C and ApoA-Ⅰat different stages. General line-ar model ( GLM) was adopted to analyze the differences of serum HDL-C and ApoA-Ⅰin different thyroid function status during pregnancy. Results:There were no significant differences of maternal serum HDL-C among different stages (χ2 =5. 428,P=0. 143,χ2 =2. 027,P=0. 567,χ2 =2. 885,P=0. 410). There were significant differences of serum ApoA-Ⅰduring euthyroid and subclinical hypothyroid pregnancies (χ2 =46. 343, P<0. 001,χ2 =35. 984, P<0. 001), and no significant difference during subclinical hyperthy-roid pregnancy (χ2 =6. 750, P=0. 080). There were significant differences of serum HDL-C and ApoA-Ⅰbetween euthyroid and subclinical hyperthyroid pregnancies (P=0. 025,P=0. 027), and no significant differences between euthyroid and subclinical hypothyroid pregnancies (P=0. 378,P=0. 549). Conclu-sion:Subclinical hyperthyroidism affected the metabolism of maternal serum HDL-C and ApoA-Ⅰ, which could affect the fetal growth and development. Subclinical hypothyroidism ( after treatment with drugs) had no obvious effect on the metabolism of maternal serum HDL-C and ApoA-Ⅰ.

Objective In order to get reference data for diagnosis of clinical genetic disease through analyzing chromosome ab‐normality types and rates in 885 patients who ask for cytogenetics consultation in recent years .Methods 324 newborns who asked for cytogenetics consultation because of high risk factors in down′s screening during pregnancy or found abnormality in physical ex‐amination after birth and 561 patients with history of spontaneous abortion ,infertility or fetal death ,growth or mental retardation , sexual abnormality were examined for karyotype analysis .Results 116 cases of chromosome abnormal karyotypes were detected , count for 13 .11% ,among which ,40 cases(34 .48% ) are chromosomal aberration .Chromosome abnormality types and rates are dif‐ferent in patients with different type of diseases .Conclusion Abnormalities in chromosome numbers and sex chromosome abnor‐mality account for the main causes of growth and mental retardation ,abnormalities of sexual differentiation and development ;but for couples suffered from spontaneous abortion ,polymorphism and structure abnormalities takes up the highest portion .

Objective To investigate the effectiveness of endoscopy and enteral nutrition (EN) in the treatment of acute biliary pancreatitis (ABP) in elderly patients and its impact on prognosis.Methods Eighty-four elderly patients with ABP were randomly divided into two groups,including 42 cases of combination treatment group,42 cases of routine treatment group.The routine treatment group was managed with normal comprehensive treatment,and in combination treatment group,patients were treated with additional endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP),endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) and endoscopic naso-biliary (ENBD) drainage and EN.The clinical symptoms,serum inflammatory cytokines,complications and prognosis were compared.Results The CRP,TNF-α,IL-2,and serum amylase,glucose,AST after treatment were significantly lowered than those before treatment (P ＜ 0.05).In addition,the levels of CRP,TNF-α,IL-2,and serum amylase,glucose,AST,ALB in combination treatment group were significantly lower than those in routine treatment group (P ＜ 0.05).The time to abdominal pain cessation,time to fever cessation,hospital stay in combination treatment group were (4.6± 1.3),(3.7± 1.3),(13.5± 2.7) d,which were significantly lower than those in routine treatment group [(6.1 ± 1.3),(5.5 ± 2.1),(18.1 ± 3.8) d,P ＜ 0.05].The APACHE Ⅱ score of combination group after treatment was (7.l ± 1.8) point,which was significantly lower than that in routine treatment group [(9.2 ± 2.6) point,t =3.41,P ＜ 0.05)].The incidence rates of ARF,ARDS,peri-pancreatic infection and abdominal hemorrhage,in combination group were 7.1％,4.8％,4.8％,4.8％,respectively,which were significantly lower than those in routine treatment group (23.8％,19.1％,21.4 ％,19.1％,P＜0.05).The mortality in combiration group was 4.8％,which was lower than 16.7％ in routine treatment group with no statistical significant.Conclusions It is a safe and effective to treat elderly ABP patients with endoscopy combined with EN,which can significantly reduce complications and mortality.

This study was purpose to investigate the diagnostic value of hematopoietic cell dysplasia in myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). Sixty-four cases of WHO-MDS were detected by cytomorphology, cytohistochemical staining and bone marrow biopsy. The characteristics of hematopoietic cell dysplasia were analyzed, and its sensitivity and specificity were evaluated for WHO-MDS diagnosis. The results showed that though myeloblast, megakaryocytes presented in peripheral blood and granular Auer body, abnormal granular pseudo Pelger-Huër, vacuole of erythroid, micro-megakaryocytes appeared in bone marrow for diagnosis sensitivity were not very high, and respectively were 34.4%, 3.1%, 3.1%, 75.0%, 6.3%, 42.4%, the specificity of these characteristics was 100%. Moreover, erythroid odd nucleus, nuclear deformity, fragmentation, nuclear budding, ring sideroblasts, single and more round nuclear megakaryocyte had better reference value for WHO-MDS diagnosis. By bone marrow biopsy, the dysplasia and abnormal localization of immature precursor (ALIP) also were found in patients with WHO-MDS. More than half patients with WHO-MDS had mild to moderate increase in reticulin fibres. It is concluded that the cytomorphology assay is the base and key for the diagnosis of WHO-MDS. Diagnostic accuracy can be improved by combinative use of a variety of detection methods.
Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Bone Marrow ; pathology ; Erythroid Precursor Cells ; pathology ; Female ; Granulocyte Precursor Cells ; pathology ; Humans ; Male ; Megakaryocytes ; pathology ; Middle Aged ; Myelodysplastic Syndromes ; blood ; diagnosis ; pathology ; Sensitivity and Specificity

Objective To observe the effect of autophagy inhibitor on the activation of alcohol induced hepatic stel-late cells, and the mechanisms thereof. Methods HSC-T6 cells were cultured in vitro and divided into four groups, includ-ing blank control group, alcohol group, 5 mmol/L 3-MA+alcohol group (low alcohol group) and 10 mmol/L 3-MA+alcohol group (high alcohol group). RT-PCR was used to detect the expression levels ofα-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and typeⅠcollagen. The levels of LC3Ⅱ,α-SMA and typeⅠcollagen were detected by Western blot assay. The cell viability of HSC-T6 was detected by MTT assay. Results The mRNA expressions ofα-SMA, typeⅠcollagen and the protein of expressionsα-SMA, typeⅠcollagen and LC3Ⅱwere significantly up-regulated in alcohol group compared with those of control group (P<0.05), while the expressions of those parameters were significantly down-regulated in 10 mmol/L 3-MA+alcohol group (P<0.01). The mRNA and protein levels ofα-SMA and typeⅠcollagen were significantly decreased in two 3-MA-treated groups compared with those in alcohol group (P<0.05). Meanwhile, compared with the 5 mmol/L 3-MA+alcohol group,the protein expressions ofα-SMA, typeⅠcollagen and LC3Ⅱwere significantly decreased in10 mmol/L 3-MA+alcohol group (P < 0.05 ). Compared with the alcohol group,there was significantly lower proliferation activity in all two 3-MA-treated groups (P<0.05). Conclusion 3-MA can inhibit the protein expression of LC3Ⅱ,α-SMA and typeⅠcollagen induced by alcohol in HSC-T6 cells, and inhibit the proliferation of HSC cells.

Objective To analyze the ultrasonographic appearance of thyroglossal duct cysts and thyroglossal duct ifstula, and disicuss the value of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of thyroglossal duct cysts and thyroglossal duct ifstula. Methods Totally 142 cases of surgically and pathologically conifrmed thyroglossal duct cysts and thyroglossal duct ifstula cases in Beijing Children′s Hospital Afifliated to Capital Medical University from 2005 to 2012 were retrospectively reviewed and the ultrasonographic characteristics were analyzed. Results Among 142 cases, 128 cases of thyroglossal duct cyst were diagnosed by ultrasound. The ultrasonographic manifestation generally presented as anechoic and uneven medium echo cystic masses, with posteria wall echo enhancement. Most of the cyst walls were thin, and close to the thyoid, with or without deep ifstula. If the cysts were associated with infection, the wall would be thickening and echo enhancement of the surrounding soft tissue could be seen. Cysts ranged from the root of tongue to the suprasternal fossa, mostly in midline level of the neck. Of all the 128 cases, 95 cases were single cyst, round in shape; 33 cases had irregular shape with a fistula extended deeply, 13 cysts extended to the hyoid trailing edge, 20 cases extended to the mouth lfoor. Ultrasound examination revealed ifstulas in 10 cases, which presented as a hypoechoic thin strip-like echo inside the neck soft tissue, 6 cases extended to the hyoid bone direction, 2 cases extended to the mouthlfoor, 2 cases extended to the front thyroid. The other 4 cases showed anterior hypoechoic area, without cyst or ifstula structure. Conclusions Ultrasound is valuable in detcting the size, position, internal echo of the cyst and sinus, as well as showing their relationship with the hyoid. It is an optimal choice for the diagnosis of thyroglossal cyst and thyroglossal ifstula.

The expressions of StAR (steroidogenic acute regulatory protein) mRNA in testes from 7,14,23 and 37 day-old piglets were studied by tissue in situ hybridization. The results indicated that in the testes of piglets, StARmRNA was expressed in Leydig cells of pig testes. The expression level of StARmRNA was lower in 7 days piglets but higher in 14,23,37 days. The results indicated that StAR gene played an important role in steroid biosynthesis.

Objective To investigate the effect of electro-acupuncture (EA) on nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) expression in the renal tissues of rabbits with endotoxic shock-induced acute kidney injury (AKI) and the relationship with p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38MAPK) signaling pathway.Methods Seventy male New Zealand white rabbits,weighing 1.5-2.0 kg,aged 2 months,were randomized into 7 groups (n =10 each) using a random number table:normal control group (C group),endotoxic shock-induced AKI group (AKI group),EA + endotoxic shock-induced AKI group (EA group),non-acupoints + endotoxic shock-induced AKI group (SA group),EA + endotoxic shock-induced AKI + specific p38MAPK blocker SB203580 group (EAS group),SB203580 group (S group),and ethanol group (A group).EA (intensity 1-2 mA,frequency 2/100 Hz,wave length 0.2-0.6 ms) of Zusanli and Shenyu lasting for 15 min was performed once a day for 5 consecutive days in EA and EAS groups.In SA group,EA was performed at the points 0.5 cm lateral to the acupoints of bilateral Zusanli and Shenyu using the parameters of EA mentioned above.At 24 h after the last EA,endotoxic shock-induced AKI was induced by injection of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) 5 mg/kg (in 2 ml normal saline) in AKI,EA,SA and EAS groups,while the equal volume of normal saline was given in the other groups.At 30 min before the model was established,5/μmol/kg SB203580 (in 0.5 ml ethanol) was injected intravenously in EAS and S groups,while ethanol 0.5 ml was given in A group and the equal volume of normal saline was given in the other groups.Blood samples were obtained at 6 h after administration of LPS or normal saline for determination of serum urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine (Cr) concentrations.The animals were sacrificed and kidney specimens were obtained for microscopic examination of pathological changes which were scored and for measurement of Nrf2 protein expression and phosphorylation of p38MAPK (by Western blot) and Nrf2 mRNA expression (using fluorescent quantitative PCR).Results Compared with C group,the pathological score and serum BUN and Cr concentrations were significantly increased,and Nrf2 mRNA and protein expression was up-regulated in AKI,EA,SA and EAS groups,the phosphorylation of p38MAPK was increased in AKI,EA and SA groups,and no significant changes were found in the parameters mentioned above in S and A groups.Compared with AKI group,the pathological score and serum BUN and Cr concentrations were significantly decreased,and Nrf2 mRNA and protein expression was up-regulated in EA and EAS groups,the phosphorylation of p38MAPK was increased in EA group,the phosphorylation of p38MAPK was decreased in EAS group,and no significant changes were found in the parameters mentioned above in SA group.Compared with EA group,the pathological score and serum BUN and Cr concentrations were significantly increased,Nrf2 mRNA and protein expression was down-regulated,and the phosphorylation of p38MAPK was decreased in EAS group.Conclusion The mechanism by which EA mitigates endotoxic shock-induced AKI may be related to activation of p38MAPK signaling pathway and up-regulation of Nrf2 expression in renal tissues of rabbits.

Objective To further research the urinary monitoring of the maternal thyroid functional status ,the levels of urine thyroid hormones were analyzed during pregnancy .Methods This study recruited 30 cases of healthy pregnant women at 9-12 ges-tational weeks .Their random urine specimens were collected every four weeks until delivery .The concentrations of urine thyrotro-pin(uTSH) ,urine free triiodothyronine(uFT3) and urine free tetraiodothyronine(uFT4) were detected by electrochemical lumines-cence immunoassay(ECLIA) .The urine retinol binding protein(uRBP) was detected by enzyme immunoassay (EIA) .After correc-ted by uRBP ,the statistical analysis was done to analyze the variation of the ratio of uTSH and uRBP (uTSH/uRBP) ,the ratio of uFT3 and uRBP(uFT3/uRBP)and the ratio of uFT4 and uRBP(uFT4/uRBP)during pregnancy .Results The median levels of u-rine thyroid hormone parameters were obtained from the healthy pregnant women every four weeks and were compared among dif-ferent stages .The difference of uFT3/uRBP and uFT4/uRBP was statistically significant (F= 6 .222 ,P< 0 .05 ;F= 5 .078 ,P<0 .05) ,and the levels of them varied linearity during pregnancy (F=27 .480 ,P<0 .05 ;F=23 .959 ,P<0 .05) .The difference of uT-SH/uRBP had no statistical significance(F=2 .731 ,P=0 .054) .Conclusion After corrected by uRBP ,the levels of uFT3 and uFT4 of healthy pregnant women decreased linearity among different gestational stages ,and the levels of uTSH had no noticeable change .