Agenesis of Corpus Callosum ; Chromosomes, Human, X ; Gene Deletion ; Glycerol Kinase ; genetics ; Humans ; Infant ; Male ; Syndrome

The array CGH technique (Array Comparative Genome Hybridization) has been developed to detect chromosomal copy number changes on a genome-wide and/or high-resolution scale. It is mainly used in human genetics and oncology. Generally PCR amplified bacterial artificial chromosomes (BACs) or cDNAs have been spotted on the arrays as probes. Recently, however, oligonucleotide arrays designed with more flexibility and provide much higher resolution with high sensitivity, have been successfully explored in stead of BAC array CGH and can save considerable time and efforts. There will be a gradual transition from BAC array CGH to oligonucleotide array CGH in the coming years. The combination of oaCGH and other high-through put analysis can lead to discoveries of a host of novel oncogenes, tumor suppressors as well as tumor drug resistance genes. Some major platforms of oaCGH concerning their spatial resolution, optimal probe length, sensitivity, specificity and application in recent years were compared.

Humans ; Infant ; Male ; Mandibulofacial Dysostosis

Compounds were isolated through various chromatographic techniques and their structures were identified by spectroscopic data analysis and comparison with those reported in the literatures. Thirteen compounds were obtained from the petroleum ether and ethyl acetate extracts. Their structures were identified as 4,4'-dimethoxy-9,9', 10,10'-tetrahydro-(1, 1'-biphenanthrene) -2, 2', 7, 7'-tetrol (1), 4, 4', 7, 7'-tetrahydroxy -2,2'-dimethoxy-1, 1'-biphenanthrene (2), 3, 5-dihydroxy-2, 4-dimethoxyphenanthrene (3), physcion (4), chrysophanol (5), emodin (6), genkwanin (7), quercetin (8), quercetin 3'-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (9), 3-methoxy-4-hydroxy phenylethanol (10), syringic acid (11), vanillin (12), and p-hydroxybenzaldehyde (13), respectively. Compounds 1-3 and 5-12 are reported from this genus for the first time.
Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; chemistry ; isolation & purification ; Orchidaceae ; chemistry ; Plant Tubers ; chemistry

Hydrophidae, one of the precious traditional Chinese medicines, is generally drily preserved to prevent corruption, but it is hard to identify the species of Hydrophidae through the appearance because of the change due to the drying process. The identification through analysis on gene barcode, a new technique in species identification, can avoid the problem. The gene barcodes of the 6 species of Hydrophidae like Lapemis hardwickii were aquired through DNA extraction and gene sequencing. These barcodes were then in sequence alignment and test the identification efficency by BLAST. Our results revealed that the barcode sequences performed high identification efficiency, and had obvious difference between intra- and inter-species. These all indicated that Cyt b DNA barcoding can confirm the Hydrophidae identification.
Animals ; Base Sequence ; China ; Cytochromes b ; genetics ; DNA Barcoding, Taxonomic ; Elapidae ; classification ; genetics ; Molecular Sequence Data ; Phylogeny ; Reptilian Proteins ; genetics ; Sequence Analysis, DNA

Animals ; Hypertension ; metabolism ; physiopathology ; Male ; Myocardium ; metabolism ; Peptidyl-Dipeptidase A ; genetics ; metabolism ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins ; genetics ; metabolism ; RNA, Messenger ; genetics ; metabolism ; Rats ; Rats, Inbred SHR ; Rats, Inbred WKY ; Receptor, Angiotensin, Type 1 ; genetics ; metabolism ; Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled ; genetics ; metabolism

OBJECTIVETo deposit silver nanoparticles on a titanium surface to obtain antibacterial properties. To reduce the incidence of peri-implantitis, and improve the success rate of implantation.

METHODSA silver nanoparticle-modified titanium (Ti-nAg) surface was prepared using silanization method, and its surface was characterized by using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDX). Two species of bacteria, namely, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, were used to test the antibacterial effect of Ti-nAg surface.

RESULTSScanning electron microscope (SEM) revealed that a small quantity of silver nanoparticles were deposited on the titanium surface. XPS analyses revealed that 6.8% of silver was present on the titanium surface. After 24 h of incubation, 94.23% of Staphylococcus aureus and 95.34% of Escherichia coli were killed on the Ti-nAg surface.

CONCLUSIONResults suggest that silver nanoparticle-modified titanium is a promising material with an antibacterial property that may be used as an implantable biomaterial.

Acute Coronary Syndrome ; etiology ; Aortic Valve Insufficiency ; Female ; Heart Valve Prosthesis ; adverse effects ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Prosthesis Failure

Objective To explore preliminary clinical results of a new anatomical shape allogeneic bone posterior lumbar fusion cage. Methods Follow-up patients used the allogeneic bone posterior lumbar fusion cage and use imaging methods and clinical score (VAS, ODI) to evaluate the patients′ clinical efficacy. Results 14 patients were followed up for 6 months or more , with an average follow-up time of 9.7 months , mean preoperative VAS 6.8 ± 1.1, ODI 32.7 ± 4.5. The mean preoperative disc height was (9.7 ± 2.0) mm and the average intervertebral height of 3 days post operation was (13.2 ± 1.7) mm. All patients got bony fusion in 6 months post operation, pain and function scores improved significantly compared with the pre-operation: VAS 2.4 ± 0.8 (P =0.000), ODI 9.8 ± 2.5 (P = 0.000), the average intervertebral height was (13.1 ± 1.7) mm (P = 0.000). The average was VAS 2.1 ± 0.1 (P = 0.000), average ODI was 8.9 ± 0.9 (P = 0.000) at last follow up. Average of intervertebral height was (13.0 ± 1.8) mm, no significant difference compared to three days after surgery (P=0.831). No serious complications and deep surgical site infection was observed. All implants were found no fragmentation, shift, cutting boards, and obviously sinking. Conclusion The anatomical shape allogeneic bone posterior lumbar fusion device is suitable for posterior lumbar interbody fusion , advantages of high fusion rate , satisfactory clinical results in the initial clinical trials , but its long-term efficacy requires further observation.

OBJECTIVE:To discuss the effect of early usage with Wulingjun powder on the behavior of rats with post-traumat-ic stress disorder(PTSD)and the level of interleukin-1β(IL-1β)and IL-6 in their hippocampi. METHODS:50 SD rats were ran-domized into control group(normal saline),model group(normal saline),positive control group(paroxetine,10 mg/kg)and the groups of low and high-dose(0.4,0.8 g/kg)Wulingjun powder. The rats in all groups except for control group,were exposed to single prolonged stress for the establishment of PTSD models. Corresponding drugs were given ig immediately after such establish-ment,qd,for 7 consecutive days. An open field test(the times of the rats’entering the central area and the percentage of the time the rats spent in exploring the central area within 10 min were recorded)was conducted 7 days after giving drugs;and an elevated plus-maze test(the times of the rats’in opening arms and the percentage of the time the rats spent in opening arms within 5 min were recorded)was carried out 8 days thereafter,to observe the behavior of the rats. Then the rats were sacrificed to determine the level of IL-1β and IL-6 in their hippocampi by ELISA. RESULTS:Compared to the normal group,the behavioral index of the rats in model group was significantly lower,and the level of IL-1β and IL-6 in their hippocampi was significantly higher(P<0.05 or P<0.01). Compared to model group,the behavioral index of the rats in positive control group and the group of high-dose Wuling-jun powder was significantly higher,and the level of IL-1β and IL-6 in their hippocampi was significantly lower (P<0.05),but no statistically significant difference was shown in all indexes in the group of low-dose Wulingjun powder (P>0.05). CONCLU-SIONS:High-dose Wulingjun power can improve the anxiety-like behavior of the rats with PTSD,which may be related to the re-duction in the level of IL-1βand IL-6 in the hippocampus.