Objective To investigate the changes of dendritic cell subsets and CD 80,CD86 expression in peripher-al blood in patients with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), and to evaluate the changes of serum interleukin -2(IL-2), serum interleukin-4(IL-4), serum interleukin-10(IL-10) and interferon-γ(IFN-γ) before and after dexam-ethasone treatment, overall, further analyzing the relationship between them and dexamethasone .Methods Collec-ting blood samples of 60 ITP patients and 10 normal controls with heparin anticoagulation , and distribution of den-dritic cell subsets of ITP and normal controls was detected by flow cytometry , and the changes of serum IL-2, IL-4, IL-10 and IFN-γwere detected by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).Results The percentage of DC2 was increased in ITP patients compared with the control group (P <0.05) and there was no statistically significont difference after dexamethasone treatment ; the expressions of CD80 on DC1 and DC2 were increased compared with the control group(P <0.05), as well as the expression of CD86 on DC2 and the percentage of them decreased after treatment.The serum IL-2, IFN-γlevels before the dexamethasone treatment were higher than the normal control group(P <0.05),then decreased after treatment.However, the serum IL-4, IL-10 levels were lower than the nor-mal control group before the treatment (P <0.05), increased after treatment.Conclusion The disorder of the number and function of DCs and the changes of the serum IL -2, IL-4, IL-10 and IFN-γlevels may play important roles in the pathogenesis of ITP.Moreover, there is a probable key relationship between them and the effects of dexamethasone treatment.

Objective To investigate the clinical features, BCL-2,CMYC protein expression and prognosis of patients with hepatitis B virus-associated diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).Methods A retrospective study was used to analyse 94 diagnosed DLBCL patients clinical data.Immunohistochemistry method was used to detect the expression of BCL-2 and CMYC protein in paraffin sections of tumor tissues, and to analyze the clinical features, protein expression and prognosis of patients with hepatitis B virus-associated DLBCL.Results ① The rate of HBV infection in the 94 DLBCL patients was 27.66%, significantly higher than the general population(7.18%).Compared with HbsAg-negative DLBCL, HbsAg-positive DLBCL displayed more advanced disease(P=0.032), higher international prognostic index (IPI)(P=0.047) and more frequent involvement of spleen(P=0.02).There were no significant differences in gender distribution, age, immunological subtype and treatment between the two groups.② The aspect of BCL-2 and CMYC protein expression between the two groups: HbsAg-positive group BCL-2 protein expression was significantly higher than HbsAg-negative group (84.6% vs 58.8%, P=0.018).There were no significant differences on the CMYC protein expression and CMYC/ BCL-2 double expression.③ Univariate survival analysis showed that hepatitis B virus infection, BCL-2 positive, CMYC positive, CMYC/ BCL-2 double expression, IPI high-risk group were associated with unfavorable prognostic of overall survival time (OS) and progression free survival (PFS).Cox multivariate analysis showed that CMYC/BCL-2 double expression, IPI high-risk group were independent adverse prognostic factors for OS and PFS.Conclusion HBV infection, BCL-2, CMYC, BCL-2/CMYC double expression, IPI are related to the prognosis of DLBCL.HBV infection may affect the development and prognosis of DLBCL by regulating the expression of BCL-2.

Objective To investigate the changes in the proportion of regulatory T (Treg) cells and in the levels of cytokines secreted by these cells in the peripheral blood in the patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Methods The enrolled subjects consisted of 30 CML patients who were newly diagnosed , 20 CML patients who were under the effective treatment of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (BCR-ABL 210 transcript ratio is below 10%) and 20 healthy donors whose age and sex were matched .Flow cytometry was used to detect CD4+CD25 high CD127 low /-Treg cells and CD4+ T cells.The enzyme linked immunosorbent assay was used to determine the plasma concentra -tions of interleukin-10(IL-10), transforming growth factor-β1(TGF-β1) and IL-35.Results The proportions of Treg cells in CD4+ T cells were similar among the three groups .As concerns the three kinds of Treg-associated cy-tokines, there were no significant differences in the plasma concentrations of IL -10 among the three groups.Howev-er, compared with the treatment group and the control group , the plasma concentrations of TGF -β1 and IL-35 in the newly diagnosed patients significantly increased (P <0.001), with no significant difference between the treat -ment group and the control group.Conclusion Though the proportion of Treg cells did not significantly change in the newly diagnosed patients, the plasma concentrations of TGF-β1 and IL-35 indeed significantly enhanced , sug-gesting the dysfunction of Treg cells in the newly diagnosed patients might be associated with the progression of dis -ease.Effective treatment of tyrosine kinase inhibitors could down -regulate the plasma levels of these cytokines to baseline, suggesting that monitoring these cytokines might evaluate the efficacy of therapy .

Objective To investigate the relationship between K+ concentration in rabbit vitreous humor and postmortem interval (PMI) under different ambient temperature. Methods Rabbit corpses were stored at 5℃ , 15℃ , 25℃ , and 35℃ after execution, and 80~100μL vitreous humor was extracted from each eye of the rabbit in turn every 12 hours. The concentrations of K+ were examined by Modular DPPI automatic biochemistry analyzer. The Interpolation Functions were used to analyze the statistical relationship between PMI and K+ concentration under different temperature. Results In each animal group, K+ concentration increased with PMI. Equation was obtained after interpolation analysis on range of temperature 5℃ ~30℃ . The three-variable quintic surface equation was f(x,y)=-1.998e14+1.345e12x+5.902e13y+0.005585x2-4.509e11xy-3.876e12y2-0.0002868x3+0.003545x2y+4.406e10xy2-1.746e10y3+2.669e-6x4-1.568e-5x3y-0.0001771x2y2-1.64e9xy3+6.669e9y4-8.672e-9x5+4.467e-8x4y+2.354e-7x3y2+2.459e-6x2y3+2.05e7xy4-1.214e8y5(R2=0.9956), x stands for temperature, y stands for K+ concentration, f(x,y) stands for PMI. Conclusion The rule of K+ concentration changes at ambient temperature complied with three-variable quintic surface equation distribution. Measurement of interpolation function may be used for PMI estimation at different ambient temperature.

Objective:To study the effects of parathyroid hormone (PTH) on BMP3 expression of cultured human dental papilla mesenchymal cells (DPMCs). Methods:DPMCs were obtained by cell culture, BMP3 mRNA expression was studied by in situ hybridization. BMP3 gene expression of human DPMCs after exposure to 33.3 nmol/L PTH for 5 days were measured. The cells cultured in the medium without PTH served as control.Results: Stronger BMP3 positive signals were observed in PTH treated cells than that in the control cells.Conclusion:PTH stimulats BMP3 systhesis of cultured DPMCs.

AIM: The contents of pachymic acid in Poria in different parts and in different localities were measured and compared. METHODS: 9 samples were measured with HPLC. RESULTS: The content of pachymic acid in Fushen is the highest in different parts and the content of pachymic acid in Guangxi province is the highest in five localities. CONCLUSION: The content of pachymic acid was obviously variable in different parts and this result made the basis of the application of with the different parts of Poria. The content of pachymic acid wasn't obviously variable in different localities.

Objective To analyze outcome of pulmonary tuberculosis(TB) patients in different household in Shenzhen in 2008, and provide scientific basis for development of TB control strategy. Methods The data from monthly,quarterly,annual report as well as the TB report card and other related information were collected and analyzed. Results A total of 4 826 active pulmonary tuberculosis patients were found in 2008, in which 86.0% were mobile population;2 349 cases of new smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis patients were found;Mobile population cure rate of new smear positive(75.0%) was significantly lower than that of household population(P＜0.01). Mobile population moving out or loss rate of new smear positive(13.5%) was significantly higher than that of household population(P＜0.01). Conclusion Mobile population cure rate of new smear positive was lower and moving out or loss rate of new smear positive(13.5%) was higher. Mobile population TB control in Shenzhen was the key and difficult.

AIM: To explore the therapeutic strategies of heat-clearing and detoxifying (HCDT) and Yin-invigorating and fluid-supplementing (YIFS), the method of Chinese medicine, on the high density lipoprotein (HDL) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) molecules, which are associated with endotoxin-degradation. METHODS: The animal model of endotoxemia was established by the injection of E. Coli lipopolysaccharides through rabbits ear vein. The endotoxemic rabbits were treated respectively with two representative herbal preparations of therapeutic principles against febrile diseases: HCDT or YIFS preparations. The serum levels of interleukin-1 (IL-1), tumor necrosis factor ? (TNF-?) and HDL, the ALP activity, the expression of ALP mRNA in liver and kidney tissues were observed. RESULTS: The serum levels of IL-1 and TNF-? in HCDT group were significantly decreased, while the serum ALP activity and the expression of ALP mRNA in liver and kidney tissues were obviously increased, as compared with those in model group. Meanwhile, the serum levels of IL-1 and TNF-? in YIFS group were significantly reduced, and its plasma HDL level was elevated. CONCLUSIONS: Both the herbal preparations, HCDT and YIFS, have the scavenging effects on the overproduction of inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1 and TNF-? induced by endotoxin, but their effects on the endotoxin-degrading molecules might be different. HCDT principally increases ALP activity and enhances ALP expression in liver and kidney tissues, while YIFS might preferably facilitate the elevation of plasma HDL level.

BACKGROUND: Iliac bones are common habitant parts in metastatic tumor of bone, and the affiliate cortex is easy to be penetrated into soft tissue blots. The irregular iliac shape and its complex surrounding tissues create the difficulties in puncture operations and cement perfusion.OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical outcomes of CT-guided versus DSA-guided puncture combined with bone cement perfusion for metastatic tumor to the ilium.METHODS: Sixty-four patients with metastatic tumor to the ilium udergoing bone cement perfusion were enrolled, and then divided into control and experimental groups (n=32 per group), followed by treated with DSA-guided percutaneous injection of bone cement, and CT-guided puncture, respectively. Subsequently, the diffuse distribution of bone cement was observed using CT. The success rate, leakage rate, Visual Analogue Scale scores and Oswestry Disability Index were compared between two groups.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) All patients received the surgery successfully, and bone cement leakage happened in two cases of control group and one case of experimental group. (1) The Visual Analog Scale and Oswestry Disability Index scores in the two groups were significantly better than those before treatment (P < 0.05), and the scores showed no significant differences between two groups (P > 0.05). (3) No difference was found in the pain relief and functional recovery between two groups. (4) To conclude, CT-guided treatment can achieve satisfactory outcomes for metastatic tumor to the ilium by bone cement infusion in appropriate time.

Objective To analyze the clinical characteristics and prognostic factors in patients with primary gastrointestinal diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (PGI-DLBCL),and to improve the diagnosis and treatment of PGI-DLBCL.Methods Retrospective analysis was conducted in 51 cases of PGI-DLBCL between January 2009 and August 2013.The data included clinical manifestations,pathological features,treatment regimens and prognosis.Results 51 patients included 31 males and 20 females,the range of ages was from 16 to 80 years old,median age was 48 years old.The major clinical presentation were abdominal pain,abdominal distension,abdominal mass,nausea and vomiting,abdominal mass.The occurrences in stomach,small intestine,colon,rectum and multiple involvement were 56.86 ％,29.41％,7.84 ％,1.90 ％ and 3.92 ％ respectively.The mass bigger than 10 cm was found in 13 cases (25.49 ％).47.06 ％ (24/51) of the cases belonged to the GCB subtype and 52.94 ％ (27/51) belonged to the non-GCB subtype.There was no significant impact of lymphoma cell origin,disease distribution (stomach or intestinal) and mass on prognosis of lymphoma treatment.The univariate analysis revealed that the patients with Lugano stage Ⅳ,increased level of serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH),modified-international prognosis index (modified IPI) 3-5 and increased level of CA125 had poor prognosis (all P ＜ 0.05).There was no difference of survival rate between patients treated with rituximab plus chemotherapy and single CHOP like therapy.Surgery plus postoperative chemotherapy significantly improved survival of patients treated with simple chemotherapy (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion The clinical Lugano stage,IPI score,increased LDH and CA125 are important prognostic factors of PGI-DLBCL.