Objective： To clone rat cardiac myosin α he avy chain cDNA fragment encoding aa736-960 and construct its recombinant retrov irus vector(RV). Methods: The 681 bp target gene was amplified f rom heart tissue of young rats with RT-PCR, fusion gene of huIL-2/myosin was c onstructed by splicing with huIL-2 cDNA using ligation methods and its RV was constructed. RT-PCR and immunohistochemical assay were used to iden tify the expression of myosin protein in transfected cell. Results: The determination of nucleotide sequence showed that the nucleotide and ami no acid sequence of gene clone was the same as reported, its openin g reading frame was correct, the digesting result of pLNC-huIL-2-myosin was i dentical with the predicted. NIH3T3 cell was transfected with recombinant RV, and G418-resistant NIH3T3 cell was established.RT-PCR analysis indicated tha t mRNA of pLNC-huIL-2-myosin was present in cell transfected with RV. The im munohistochemical assay also showed that the myosin protein expression was highe r in the cell transfected with constructed RV. Conclusion: Rat cardiac myosin α heavy chain cDNA has been cloned and its RV has also been cons tructed and expressed in NIH3T3 successfully, it will contribute to research of prevention and treatment of heart immune injury by cardiac myosin gene transfer to induce specific tolerance.

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Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of atorvastafin intensive treatment before percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and its affects on serum interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-8.Methods Sixty ACS patients were divided into observation group and control group according to different treatment with 30 cases each.Control group received conventional therapy,while observation group was added with atorvastafin intensive treatment before PCI on the basis of conventional therapy.The serum IL-6 and IL-8 levels were detected before PCI at 24 h,3 d and 6 months after surgery,and the occurrence of cardiac adverse events were observed within 30 days after surgery.Results The serum IL-6 and IL-8 levels between observation group and control group had no statistical differences before surgery (P＞ 0.05).The serum IL-6 and IL-8 levels of observation group were significantly lower than those of control group at 24 h,3 d and 6 months after surgery,respeclively [ IL-6:( 11.56 ± 4.95 )ng/L vs.(20.24 ± 8.67) ng/L,(8.51 ± 3.65) ng/L vs.( 18.83 ± 8.07 ) ng/L,(5.60 ± 2.40) ng/L vs.( 10.02 ±4.29) ng/L;IL-8:(50.34 ± 21.57) ng/L vs.(74.50 ± 31.93) ng/L,(30.80 ± 13.20) ng/L vs.(53.30 ± 22.84)ng/L,( 26.00 ± 11.14 ) ng/L vs.( 40.61 ± 17.40 ) ng/L ] ( P ＜ 0.05 ).There was no cardiac adverse event in observation group within 30 days after surgery.There was 1 case who occurred angina pectoris at 16 days after PCI in control group,and the syrnptoms disappeared after emergency treatment.Conclusions The atorvastatin intensive treatment before PCI can effectively decrease the levels of IL-6 and IL-8 in ACS patients and has the effects of anti-inflammatory and protecting myocardium from damage.

Objective To understand the clinical features,differential diagnosis,treatment and prognosis of postpartum hemolytic uremic syndrome (PHUS). Methods Three PHUS cases and relevant literature were reviewed. Results Three patients were admitted because of microangiopathie hemolytic anemia,thrombocytopenia and acute renal failure.which occurred within 3 days after cesarean section.All of them received plasmapheresis and hematodialysis.Now,one of the patients recovered,and the other lives on hematodialysis. Conelusiom Early diagnosis and proper treatment of PHUS ensures a better outcome.

Objective To assess the changes of right atrial size and mechanical function after radiofrequency catheter ablation in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation using real-time threedimensional echocardiography(RT-3DE), and to study the correlation between the changes of left atrial(LA)and right atrial(RA) volume and function. Methods Thirty-five patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation were undergone radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) successfully. Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE),tissue Doppler imaging(TDI) and RT-3DE were performed before, 1 month and 3 months after procedure respectively. Late systolic volume and area of RA and LA,ejection fraction(EF) of RA and LA,late diastolic peak velocity of mitral valve inflow, tricuspid valve inflow and late diastolic peak velocity of mitral annulus and tricuspid annulus were recorded. Results The 3DE images of all patients were satisfied.LA max area and 3DE LA max volume were significantly reduced at 1 months and 3 months after procedure compared with basic stage [ ( 18.8 ± 6.3) cm2 vs (21.5 ± 6.2) cm2 , (38.8 ± 17.0) ml vs (46.1 ± 20.0) ml,P ＜ 0.05]. 3DE LA EF also declined markedly at 1 month after RFCA, and restored at 3 months later compared with baseline [(41.1 ± 13.7) % vs (51.7 ± 15.9) %, (41.1 ± 13.7) % vs (45.6 ± 18.3) %, P ＜0.05]. The size and mechanical function of the right atrial after procedure were no obvious changes. There were no evidently correlation between the changes of LA and RA volume and function. Conclusions RT3DE can provide a precise method to quantify the value of atrial volume and function. The LA size and volume are significantly reduced after RFCA in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, however, the RA size and function are no obvious changes.

Objective To investigate the therapeutic effect of immunodepressant on Crohn's disease (CD).Methods 105 patients with CD were collected from 1983 to 2006 in Peking Union Medical College Hospital.All of their clinical manifestations and therapeutic results were analyzed retrospectively.Results (1)The application of immunedepressant was significantly increased after the year of 2000 (34.7% vs 3.0%,P=0.000).(2)The application of immunodepressant and the clinical features of these patients were as fouows：①The number of patients with modcrate to severe CD were more than that with mild CD in those using immunodepressant (28.9% vs 0).②The use of immunodepressant was not related with the diseased site of CD.because there were no difference among the groups with lesion in small intestine (20.0%),colon(27.3%)and ileocolon(27.1%),P=0.726.③The serum albumin level of CD patients using immunodepressant was significantly lower than that of those not using(31.9 g/L vs 35.1 g/L,P=0.047).④The use of immunodepressant did not decrease the incidenee of operative treatment(38.5% vs 50.0%,P=0.320).(3)The rate of remission in 19 CD patients using azathioprine is 68.4%(13/19)and the percentage of neutrophil in the group with relief was lower than that without relief(0.76 vs 0.65,P=0.032).Conclusions Immunodepressant is playing more important role in the treatment of CD.The patients with moderate and severe CD with as well as lower serum albumin should be treated with immunodepressant as early as possible.Whether immunedepressant is necessary or not is not decided by the diseased site.CD patients with higher percentage of neutrophil have less therapeutic effect than those with lower.

Objective To improve the understanding of autoimmune disease related panereatitis by analyzing their clinical features.Methods The clinical features were analyzed retrospectively in 28 autoimmune disease related pancreatitis cases from Peking Union Medical College Hospital(PUMCH),according to the associated autoimmune diseases.Results (1)The average age was(40.0±16.1)years,and the ratio of male to female patients Was 1:6.There were 24 acute and 4 chronic pancreatitis in the 28 cases.(2)The common related autoimmune diseases were systemic lupus erythematosus(20/28)and Sjogren's syndrome(6/28).(3)The characteristics of the autoimmune diseases was multi-system involvement,such as hematologic system,kidney,liver,etc.(4)Clinical features of those acute pancreatitis shown that no distinct trigger exist for acute pancreatitis.and the radiological changing Was not prominent.(5)In laboratory examination,an obvious increase of CA199 coaid be seen,paralleling the severity of pancreatitis.(6)Glucocorticoids or immunosuppressors was effective,and the mortality rate of acute pancreatitis cases was 33.3%.ConclusionsAutoimmune disease related pancreatitis is dominant with acute pancreatitis and females is common,which may reflect the activity of autoimmune diseases.Autoimmune disease related acute pancreatitis has a high mortality rate.Glucocorticoids and/or immunosuppressors may be useful to relieve the pancreatitis.

OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of NF-κB on cardiomyopathy induced by doxorubicin(Dox) in rats and the effect of melatonin(MT). METHODS Thirty male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into 3 groups: normal control group; Dox model group; Dox+MT group. The content of nitric oxide (NO) and the activity of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) in cardiac tissues were examined by spectrophotography method; the activity of NF-κB in myocardial cell was observed by immunohistochemistry method; the apoptosis information of myocardial cell was detected by TUNEL method. RESULTS There was significant difference in activity of NF-κB between normal control and the Dox model group. MT could inhibit the activation of NF-κB(P＜0.05). There was significant difference in the content of NO and the activity of iNOS between normal control and Dox model group, MT could decrease content of NO and the activity of iNOS(P＜0.05); apoptotic rate in Dox model group was significantly increased compared with that in normal control group, MT could significantly decrease myocardial cell apoptosis (P＜0.05). CONCLUSION The activation of NF-κB plays an important role in cardiomyopathy induced by Dox, NF-κB seems to increase the activity of iNOS, and then significantly increase the content of NO in cardiac muscle; NF-κB possibly enhances myocardial cell apoptosis in cardiomyopathy induced by Dox. MT may inhibit the activation of NF-κB, and prevent excessive oxidative stress and suppress myocardial cell apoptosis, MT has protective effect against cardiomyopathy induced by Dox.

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Objective To explore the long-term effect, prognosis and administration of corticosteroid treatment on autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP). Methods Clinical data were analyzed in 13 diagnosed and followed up AIP patients of Peking Union Medicine College Hospital during August 2004 to August 2008. Results Of 13 patients, 12 were males and 1 was female, with a mean age of 58.7 years old, and a mean follow-up of 30 months. Of 11 patients compliated with bile duct disease,biliary stents were placed in 9 patients and already taken out. Corticosteroid treatment was received by cured patients. The average corticosteroid therapeutic time was 9.2 months, 7.9 months in 6 biliary stent placed patients, 13.4 months in corticosteroid treated alone patients, the statistical difference was significant (P = 0. 023). Serum inflammatory parameters normalized range from 5. 3 to 8.8 weeks. After corticosteroid treatment, pancreas enlargement improved in all patients at the first imaging reexamination (1.0 to 11.3 weeks), pancreatic size normalized in 9 patients with an average of 16.6 weeks corticosteroid treatment. No relapsing sign was found with imaging examination during follow-up. Of 8 newly onset diabetes patients, glucose level normalized in 4 patients after corticosteroid treatment. Two patients complicated with autoimmune hepatitis developed early hepatic cirrhosis symptoms at the end of the follow-up. Swollen submandibular gland enlargement relapsed in one patient after corticosteroid withdrawn for six months. Conclsion AIP patients responsed well to corticosteroid treatment. Placement of biliary stent could shorten corticosteroid therapeutic time.Patients with bile duct complications and newly onset diabetes could partially relieve after the corticosteroid treatment, the prognosis of patients with autoimmune hepatitis complications was relatively poor.