Objective To detect the expression of CD70 in peripheral T lymphocytes of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and the effect of azacitidine, an inhibitor of DNA methylation, on it. Methods Blood samples were obtained from 10 patients with active SLE (SLEDAI score ≥5), 10 patients with nonactive SLE (SLEDAI score < 5) and 10 normal human controls. Peripheral T lymphocytes were isolated and cultured for 72 hours. A part of the T lymphocytes from normal controls, which were cultured in the presence of azacitidine at 1 mol/L, served as the methylation-inhibited group. Semiquantitative reverse transcription PCR and flow cytometry were applied to detect the mRNA expression of CD70 and frequency of CD70+CD4+ cells in the cultured lymphocytes, respectively. Results The frequency of CD70+CD4+ lymphocytes was 14.55%±5.49% in normal control group, 85.25%±14.08% in active SLE group, 77.65% ±18.77% in nonactive SLE group, and 81.54%±8.71% in methylation-inhibited group. Compared with the normal control group, a significant increase was observed in both the frequency of CD70+CD4+ lymphocytes (all P < 0.01) and the expression of CD70 expression (all P < 0.05) in other three groups. There was a positive correlation between the frequency of peripheral CD70+CD4+ lymphocytes and disease activity of SLE in patients (r = 0.72, P < 0.05). Conclusions The elevated expression of CD70 appears to play a significant role in the immunologic disarrangement in SLE, and may act as a indicator of disease activity of this disease.

Objective To investigate the changes in the expression of acid-sensing ion channel 3(ASIC3)in the dorsal root ganglion(DRG)in a rat model of bone cancer pain.Methods Twenty-four female SD rats,aged 3-4 yr,weighing 180-220 g,were randomly divided into 2 groups:sham operation group(group S,n =8)and bone cancer pain group(group P,n =16).Bone cancer pain was induced by intra-tibial inoculation of 10 μl Walker 256 cancer cell suspension in group P,while group S received intra-tibial inoculation of 5 μl normal saline.Body weight and paw withdrawal threshold to mechanical stimulation with yon Frey filaments(MWT)were measured at 0,1,3,5,7,9,1 1 and 14 d after cancer cell inoculation.The tibia was removed at 14 d after cancer cell inoculation in group S and at 7 and 14 d after cancer cell inoculation in group P for pathological and imaging examinations.The tumor cell growth and bony destruction were observed.The expression of ASIC3 in the DRG was determined by immunolluorescence.Results Pathological damage occurred at 14 d after cancer cell inoculation,bony destruction was observed obviously,ant cortical bone was missing in many places.Compared with group S,body weight at T3-7 and MWT al T2-7:were significantly decreaed,and the expression of ASIC3 was up-regulated at 14 d after cancer cell inoculation in group P(P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Up-regulation of the expression of ASIC3 in the DRG is involved in the developntent and maiutenence ot bone cancer pain in rars.

Objective To investigate the methods and results of reverse island flap of the adjacent digit pedicled with the Y-V vascular of digital artery by anastomosis of superficial veins for repairing soft tissue defects of the fingers.Methods From March 2009 to June 2011,twenty cases with soft tissue defect distal to the proximal interphalangeal join of fingers were treated by reverse island flap of the adjacent digit pedicled with the Y-V vascular of digital artery by anastomosis of superficial veins.There were 12 cases of the index finger,eight of middle finger,the largest area of the flaps was 4.5 cm × 3.5 cm,and the smallest area was 3.5 cm × 2.5 cm,an average of the pedical length was 4.0 cm.All cases anastomosis one superficial vein,fourteen cases suture dorsal digital nerve,and the donor area covered with full-thickness skin graft.Results All flaps survived.Postoperative follow-up time ranged from 8 to 16 months,the appearance and texture of the flaps were excellent,the flaps with suture nerves,the two-point discrimination was 7 mm to 9 mm,the other flaps that the nerves were disconnected.The sensation of the flaps recovered to S2-S3,no morbidity of the donor fingers occurred.Conclusion Reverse island flap of the adjacent digit pedicled with the Y-V vascular of digital artery by anastomosis of superficial veins can form a longer vascular pedicle,to repair the soft tissue defect distal to the proximal interphalangeal joint,through anastomoses superficial venous can reduce the flap venous pressure obviously,improve the survival quality of the flap,the effect is satisfacted.

Objective To investigate the changes in the expression of acid-sensing ion channel 3 (ASIC3)in the dorsal root ganglion (DRG) in a rat model of bone cancer pain.Methods Twenty-four female Sprague-Dawley rats,aged 3-4 weeks,weighing 180-220 g,were randomized into 2 groups:sham operation group (group S,n =8) and bone cancer pain group (group P,n =16).Bone cancer pain was induced by inoculating Walker 256 carcinoma cells into the medullary cavity of the left tibia,while group S received normal saline instead.The pain threshold was measured after determination of body weight on the day of inoculation (T0) and on 1,3,5,7,9,11 and 14 days after inoculation (T1-7).The tibia was removed for microscopic examination of the inoculated tibia and X-ray examination.The growth of tumor cells and damage to the tibia were observed.The expression of ASIC3 in the DRG was detected using immunofluorescence.Results The tumor cell infiltration occurred in the medullary cavity and bone destruction was observed in P group.Compared with S group,the body weight was decreased at T3-T7,and the pain threshold was decreased at T4-T7,and the expression of ASIC3 in the DRG was upregulated at T7 in P group (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion ASIC3 protein expression in DRG is significantly up-regulated in the rats with bone cancer pain,suggesting that the pathway may be involved in the mechanism of bone cancer pain.

Objective To investigate the method and result of repairing multi-fingers soft tissue defects using the dorsal metacarpal flaps with cutaneous branches as pedicle.Methods From February,2010 to January,2013,9 patients with multi-fingers tissue defects were treated with the 2nd,3rd,4th dorsal metacarpal flaps with cutaneous branches as pedicles.The area of flaps ranged from 1.2 cm × 2.5 cm to 2.5 cm × 5.0 cm.The donor sites were sutured with full thick skin graft.Results All flaps survived.After a followed-up of 8 months to 24 months(average 12 months),the texture and shape of the flaps were good and non-bloated.The flap sensibility as sessment were S3-S3+.The two-point discrimination testing were 10 to 13 mm (average 11.6 mm).The TAM score of range of motion was 60％ to 75％ of the healthy side.The skin graft of donor site were soft.Conclusion Procedure of dorsal metacarpal flaps with cutaneous branches as pedicles easy is a good method to repaire the soft tissue defects of muhi-fingers.

Aim To investigate the effects of meloxi-cam on the proliferation,migration and expression of PTEN of human colorectal cancer LoVo cells.Meth-ods The colony formation test was used to detect the effect of meloxicam on the proliferation of LoVo cells. The cell migration assay was applied to analyze the effect of meloxicam on LoVo cells activity.The RT-PCR assay was used to detect the effect of meloxicam on the mRNA expression of PCNA and PTEN gene. The western blot assay was applied to analyze the effects of meloxicam on the expression of PTEN pro-tein.The recombinant adenovirus and Annexin-V assay were used to testify the relationship between PTEN gene and anti-cancer effect of meloxicam.Results Compared with the control group,meloxicam could in-hibit the colony formation and PCNA protein expression of LoVo cells.At 48 h and 80 μmol·L -1 ,the expres-sion of PCNA protein was reduced to 61 .57% ± 2.81 %(T =7.086,P =0.01 9),the mRNA expres-sion of PTEN gene increased to 1 60.43% ±4.71 %(T=24.244,P =0.002),and the expression of PTEN protein increased to 1 52.63% ±3.33%(T =27.359, P =0.001 ).Results Annexin-V test indicated that the anti-cancer effect of meloxicam was associated with the up-regulated expression of PTEN.Conclusions Meloxicam can inhibit the proliferation and migration of LoVo cells by up-regulating the expression of PTEN.

AIM: To evaluate the changes in central corneal thickness (CCF) caused by mydriasis with Mydrin-P.METHODS: A total of 106 eyes of 53 patients with refractive errors were studied. Each eye had instillation of Mydrin-P to obtain mydriasis. CCT was examined before and after mydriasis using ultrasonic pachymeter.RESULTS: CCT increased significantly after mydriasis with Mydrin-P.CONCLUSION: Mydrin-P can affect the measurement of CCT.

Objective To investigate the difference of clinical characteristics and outcomes between different isoforms of BCR/ABL in adults with Philadelphia-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).Methods The data of 106 adults with Ph+ALL diagnosed in our hospital from January 1, 1996 to December 31, 2007 were reviewed. The difference of clinical characteristics between different subgroups of BCR/ABL was compared and their relation with outcomes was studied. Results The median age of the 106 patients was 34 years and the median white blood cell count at baseline was 28. 5 × 109/L. Comparative analysis demonstrated that patients in p210 group had an older age, higher blood platelet count (BPC) and more frequent occurrence of splenomegaly. Referring to the outcomes, the complete remission (CR) rate of the two groups were 92. 2% and 93.9%, respectively. The median overall survival (OS) and relapse free survival (RFS) in p190 group were 13 months and 10 months, the 1,3-year estimated OS were (54. 7±6. 7)% and (5.5±5.2)%, and the 1,3-year estimated RFS were (40. 2±6. 8)% and (7. 8±6. 7)%,while in p210 group, the median OS and RFS were 15 months and 10 months, respectively, the 1,3-year estimated OS were (65.8±8. 9)% and (14. 5±7.4)%, and the 1,3-year estimated RFS were (48. 3±9. 4)% and (12. 9±7. 7)%. All of the above data had no statistic significance between the two groups.Conclusion Majority of the adults with Ph+ALL is p190 positive and patients with p210 have older age, higher BPC and more frequent occurrence of splenomegaly, while there is no significant difference between p190 group and p210 group in CR rate, RFS and OS.

Objective To evaluate the clinical results of the thumb dorsoradial flap and the greater thenar flap for coverage of thumb soft tissue defect,and to provide guidance on clinical selection of flaps.Methods From January,2013 to June,2014,23 thumb dorsoradial flaps and 20 greater thenar flaps were used to repair the soft tissues defects in thumbs and were followed up to compare the results.Patient satisfaction,cold intolerance scores,TAM of the reconstructed thumb,sensation (pain and temperature sensation,Semmes-Weinstein monofilament test,static two-point discrimination) and blood perfusion of the flaps were recorded and analyzed statistically.Results Thumb dorsoradial flaps group:patient satisfaction was (36.97 ± 7.70)％,cold intolerance score was 58.96 ± 12.47,TAM of the thumb was (87.57 ± 12.83)°,median Semmes-Weinstein monofilament test was 3.61mm,static two-point discrimination was (14.22 ± 2.84)mm,and blood perfusion was (98.41 ± 15.66) PU.Greater thenar flaps group:patient satisfaction was (50.00 ± 10.80)％,cold intolerance score was 60.45 ± 14.10,TAM of the thumb was (95.00 ± 14.58)°,median Semmes-Weinstein monofilament test was 4.31mm,static twopoint discrimination was (20.70 ± 2.56)mm,and blood perfusion was (104.74 ± 14.12)PU.The greater thenar flap had a larger degree of satisfaction than the dorsoradial flap (P ＜ 0.05).Both pain and temperature sensation of the flap were regained in all cases,but the dorsoradial flap presented better Semmes-Weinstein monofilament score and static two-point discrimination(P ＜ 0.05).No differences were found regarding TAM of the thumb,cold intolerance score and blood perfusion of the flap (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion The dorsoradial flap is suitable for repairing the thumb pulp defect due to its good sensation.For the small defect of non-functional dorsal area,the greater thenar flap will be a satisfactory method.

OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to find out the impact of micro-ecological environment on the incidence of allergic rhinitis after developing a model of allergic rhinitis on mice. METHOD: Sixty mice were randomly divided into GF group (n=30) and SPF group (n=30). Mice of GF group were fed in the germ-free environment and mice of SPF group were fed in the specific pathogen-free environment. Then each group were randomly divided into model group (20 mice) and control group (10 mice). Establish allergic rhinitis model in the mice of model group using ovalbumin (OVA) at the age of 6 weeks, observe and score the corresponding symptoms and signs that could been induced. Stain with hematoxylin eosin (HE) staining method for nasal mucosa to observe the morphological changes. Using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay to detect the concentration of IgE, IFN-γ and IL-4 in the peripheral blood serum. RESULT: The chi square test showed that the incidence of allergic rhinithis in the mice of GF group was significantly higher than that in the SPF group (P< 0. 05). HE staining showed that the nasal mucosas of allergic rhinitis positive reaction mice were highly congestive and edematous and had a large number of inflammatory cell infiltration, while there was no abnormal morphology of nasal mucosas in mice with no allergic rhinitis reaction. EOS counting displayed that the number of eosinophilic cells in nasal mucosa of positive allergic rhinitis reaction mice was increased significantly. The concentration of IgE and IL-4 in the serum of positive allergic rhinitis reaction mice was highly increased (P <0. 05), and IFN-γ was significantly decreased (P< 0.05). CONCLUSION The difference of micro-ecological environment may play a key role in the occurrence of allergic rhinitis in mice.
Animals ; Disease Models, Animal ; Environment ; Incidence ; Interleukin-4 ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred BALB C ; Nasal Mucosa ; Ovalbumin ; Rhinitis ; Rhinitis, Allergic ; etiology