Serpiginous choroiditis (SC) is infrequent, chronic and posterior uveitis displaying a geographic pattern of choroiditis easy to recur. Studies reveal that the active lesions of inflammatory processes are mainly localized to the choriocapillaris and retinal pigment epithelium cells. SC may manifest with variable features, although a creeping pattern of choroiditis, extending from the juxtapapillary area, with grayish yellow discoloration. Fundus fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography, fundus auto-fluorescence and optical coherence tomography are helpful to diagnose atypical SC. In addition, these image examinations can evaluate the activity and progression of lesion, and detect any complication that might occur. SC is mainly distinguished from multifocal SC related with tuberculosis or virus and etc. Pathogenesis is unclear, an organ-specific autoimmune inflammation or infection seems likely to be the underlying process. It is mainly using glucocorticoid with immunosuppressant therapy at present. Timely and effectively control inflammation can effectively prevent vision loss, choroidal neovascularization and choroidal scar in SC patients.

Objective: To evaluate effects of tRA on activity and content of UCP in rat brown adipose tissue mitochondria. Methods: The rats were divided into tRA treatment and control groups using 3H GTP binded UCP in mitochondria. Radioactivity was measured by liquid aglimmer instrument,the dissociation constant( K d)and maximal binding( B max )was determined from Scathard plot. Results: In tRA treatment rat, B max increased by 1.48 fold, K d remained unchanged, rat body weight loss and brown fat weight decreased, white fat became rosiness. Conclusion: tRA can increase concentration of UCP in brown adipose tissue mitochondria, but do not change its activity,it also can increase fat consumption,produce UCP from white adipose tissue. [

Actins ; metabolism ; Adult ; Amyloidosis ; pathology ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Female ; Humans ; Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction ; metabolism ; pathology ; Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic ; pathology ; Muscular Atrophy ; pathology ; Scleroderma, Systemic ; pathology ; Young Adult

Objective To explore the association between mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and hypersensitive C reactive protein (hs-CRP),interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) among Uygurs and Hans in Xinjiang region,China.Methods From July 2008 to October 2010,the epidemiological investigation was performed in Southern,Eastern and Northern of Xinjiang.Based on the diagnostic standard of United States psychiatric society of spirit obstacles diagnosis and statistics manual Ⅳ amendment version in the mild cognitive function,483 MCI patients were diagnosed.Finally,314 MCI patients were selected from above according to the completion of data.Moreover,299 subjects were randomly selected as the control group from the investigation.General information and fasting plasma were collected,and blood glucose,blood lipid and biochemical indexes,serum hs-CRP,IL-1β,IL-6 of concentration were tested.The association between MCI and hs-CRP,IL-1β and IL-6 were analyzed with SPSS 17.0 software.Results (1) The concentrations of serum hs-CRP,IL-1β and IL-6 in MCI group (3.40 (6.53) mg/L,0.09 (0.09) ng/L,136.08(96.77) pg/L) were significantly higher than that in control group (2.99 (3.91) mg/L,0.07(0.06) ng/L,79.32(68.79) pg/L) respectively (Z =-2.525,-2.946,-9.361,all P ＜0.05).(2)The concentrations of serum hs-CRP,IL-1β,IL-6 in Han MCI patients were significantly higher than that in Han non-MCI subject; The concentrations of serum IL-1β,IL-6 in Uygur MCI patients were significantly higher than that in Uygur non-MCI subjects; However,the hs-CRP concentration between MCI and non-MCI group is not statistically different among Uygurs.(3)Non-conditional Logistic regression analysis showed that serum IL-1β(OR =1.008,95％ CI0.897-1.071,P =0.006),hs-CRP (OR =1.096,95％ CI1.056-1.137,P =0.000),IL-6 (OR =1.011,95％ CI1.008-1.014,P =0.000) were associated with MCI.Conclusion The hs-CRP,IL-1β and IL-6 were independent risk factors for MCI.

AIM: To evaluate the effect of cold acclimation on activity and concentration of UCP in mitochondria inner membrane of rat brown fat. METHODS: Using -labeled GTP binded UCP in mitochondria, radioactivity was measured by liquid aglimmer instrument, the dissociation constand(Kd) and maximal binding(Bmax) were determined by Scatchard plot. RESULTS: In cold acclimation pretreated rats, brown fat weight increased, Bmax increased 1.9-fold,Kd decreased 1.4-fold compared with control. CONCLUSION: Cold acclimation not only increase concentration of UCP in mitochondria inner membrane of rat brown fat,but also increase its activity.

0.05).But transitional PBL had much priority in enhancing students' learning interests. Conclusion The applicational of transitional PBL requires to be further deepened and improved in the realm of medical education.

Chimeric antigen receptor-T cell (CAR-T) therapy is one of the effective novel immunotherapy for malignancies, and it has a great effect on leukemia and lymphoma. More researches are needed to improve the understanding of CAR-T therapy and promote the development of this technology in order to treat hematological malignancies from a novel perspective.

Objective To report the clinical outcomes of the patients with open comminuted intra-articular calcaneal fracture who were treated with our self-designed bilateral triangle external fixators which are extensible and gimbaled.Methods Between January 2011 and June 2014,12 patients with open comminuted intra-articular calcaneal fracture were treated and followed up.They were 8 men and 4 women,aged from 23 to 58 years (average,36.8 years).According to the Sanders classification,the fractures were type Ⅱ in 4 cases,type Ⅲ in 7,and type Ⅳ in one.According to the Gustilo classification,the soft tissue injury was type Ⅱ in 2 cases,type ⅢA in 7,and type Ⅲ B in 3.All the patients were treated with immediate debridement and preventive intravenous antibiotics.First stage wound closure or temporary coverage with vacuum sealed drainage was chosen according to the condition of soft tissue injury.Our self-designed bilateral triangle external fixators were applied together with cannulated screws or Kirschner wire in all the patients after Kirschner wire poking.Of them,7 received emergency treatment and 5 were treated 3 to 5 days after injury.After no wound infection was observed for sure,6 cases received selective open reduction and internal fixation via a lateral incision while 6 continued external fixation with Kirschner wire for 8 to 10 weeks (average,9.1 weeks).Results The 12 patients were followed up for 6 to 36 months (average,18.5 months).Their AOFAS scores averaged 84.6 points (range,from 74 to 94 points).One case required tissue transfer for wound coverage.Wound shallow infection developed in 3 cases.No deep infection or amputation happened.No wound infection or necrosis occurred in the 6 cases that had undergone open reduction and internal fixation at the second stage.Conclusion Application of our self-designed extensible gimbaled bilateral triangle external fixators in the treatment of open comminuted intra-articular calcaneal fractures may help effectively reduce the deep infection or incidence of osteomyelitis after operation as long as early debridement is thorough,internal fixation is timely applied,and indications for internal fixation are properly followed.

Objective To identify and investigate B(A)02 allele in a patient. Methods Serological tests were performed with standard serological methods in a patient with B(A)02 allele. DNA sequences of all seven exons and exon-intron boundaries of ABO gene were analyzed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR), direct DNA sequencing and sequencing after gene cloning. In order to analyze the allele, PyMOL software was used to establish 3D model of Glycosyltransferases B (GTB). Results The serological results showed the characteristics of B(A) phenotype. DNA analysis revealed that ABO gene of the individual was heterozygous of B(A)02/O01 allele. 700C>G mutation was identified in B101 allele, which resulted in the amino acid substitution P234A in GTB. Through the analysis of the 3D structure of GTB, it was speculated that the P234A replacement affected the intermolecular forces of the 234 amino acid and Met-266, thus changed the conformation of the donor-binding pocket of GTB,that made GTB capable of recognizing and tranferring the GalNac to the H antigen, which can lead to the formation of the weak A antigen on membrane of red blood cells. Conclusion The P234A replacement can affect the spatial conformation of the specific recognition region conformed by Met-266 and Ala-268 residues, which leads to the antigenicity change of the ABO blood group.

A yeast strain Rhodotorula sp.NJ-298,which was isolated from antarctic sea-ice,could produce carotenoids pigment,and the total production was 1986?g?g~(-1).UV-visible spectrum and LC/MS analysis indicated astaxanthin was the major component of the carotenoids,and HPLC analysis showed its content accounted for 81.9 % of total carotenoids productoin.Maximum astaxanthin production 6506 ?g?L~(-1) was obtained when the yeast was grown at steady-state phase.Optimum temperature for the strain grow was at 8℃,and sodium acetate and peptone were the best carbon and nitrogen sources for the astaxanthin production.Moreover,the pigment had strong activity of scavenging free radicals,and the IC_(50) was 0.40 ?g?mL~(-1) by DPPH assay.