[Objective]Through the analysis of 82 cases of spondylolisthesis treated with surgery,the different types of surgical procedures were evaluated.[Method]Patients with spondylolisthesis were divided into 4 groups based on their pathology and different surgical procedures were used accordingly.Group Ⅰ consisted of 18 patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis with back pain(3 cases)and isthmic spondylolisthesis(13 cases)and traumatic spondylolisthesis(2 cases)of Ⅰ degree;They were treated with posterior interlaminar and interspinous process fusion;Group Ⅱ consisted of 31 cases with degenerative spondylolisthesis(2 cases)and isthmic spondylolisthesis(23 patients)and traumatic spondylolisthesis(6 cases)of Ⅰ degree(11 cases)and Ⅱ degree(20 cases);They were treated with reduction of sliding vertebra and posterior interlaminar and interspinous process fusion;Group Ⅲ consisted of 19 cases with degenerative spondylolisthesis(2 cases)and isthmic spondylolistbesis(17 cases)of Ⅰ degree(2 cases),Ⅱ degree(13 cases)and Ⅲ degree(4 cases);They were treated with laminectomy and decompression,with reduction of sliding vertebra and transverse process fusion;Group Ⅳ consisted of 14 cases with isthmic spondylolisthesis of Ⅰ degree(1 case),Ⅱ degree(10 cases)and Ⅲ degree(3 cases);They were treated with laminectomy and decompression,with intervertebral body fusion,with reduction of sliding vertebra and transverse process fusion.[Result]In group Ⅰ,solid fusion were in 15 cases giving a fusion rate of 83%,0.03% rate of reduction,52.69% rate of improvement;In group Ⅱ,solid fusion were in 30 cases giving a fusion rate of 96%,56.20% rate of improvement,83% rate of reduction;In group Ⅲ,fusion rate,reduction rate and improvement rate reached 89%,90%,59.85% respectively;In group Ⅳ,the fusion rate,reduction rate and improvement rate were as high as 100%,92%,61.08% respectively.[Conclusion]Different operative methods have different operative indications.Operative methods differ from different patients.

Objective To investigate the effect of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) on transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1)/Notch signaling pathway in injured podocytes induced by adriamycin (ADR) in vitro.Methods Podocytes cultured in vitro were randomly divided into normal group,model group,ATRA treatment control group,12-hour ATRA intervention group and 24-hour ATRA intervention group.Morphological changes were observed by using light microscope.The expressions of TGF-β1,podocin,Notch 1,Jagged 1 mRNA were evaluated through real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and the corresponding proteins were detected by using Western blot.Results (1) No obvious changes between normal group and ATRA treatment control group were revealed as the plump podocytes and distinct outline were found in light microscope,while podocytes in model group showed disordered arrangement,fuzzy boundary,atrophy,hypertrophy and increased cellular debris.Of note,the podocytes in 12-hour ATRA intervention group and 24-hour ATRA intervention group almost returned to normal.(2) In contrast with those in model group,the amounts of TGF-β1,Notchl,Jaggedl mRNA levels decreased in 12-hour ATRA intervention group (1.34 ±0.43 vs.4.16 ±0.31,1.67 ±0.2 vs.4.21 ±0.92,2.08 ±0.27 vs.5.14 ±0.63,q =23.83,11.45,19.67,all P ＜0.05) and 24-hour ATRA intervention group (1.22 ± 0.16 vs.4.16 ± 0.31,1.73 ± 0.53 vs.4.21 ± 0.92,2.08 ± 0.29 vs.5.14 ± 0.63,q =24.85,11.18,19.67,all P ＜ 0.05),and the differences were significant;similar trend was detected in the protein levels (1.04 ± 0.03 vs.4.31 ± 0.10,1.06 ± 0.04 vs.4.47 ± 0.24,1.07 ± 0.04 vs.4.20 ± 0.16,1.06 ±0.03 vs.4.31 ±0.10,1.07 ±0.03 vs.4.47 ±0.24,1.09 ±0.03 vs.4.20 ±0.16,q =163.50,69.61,90.36,162.50,69.40,89.78,all P ＜ 0.05),and the differences were significant;whereas the level of podocin mRNA (1.13 ±0.05 vs.0.40 ± 0.06,1.16 ± 0.03 vs.0.40 ± 0.06,q =36.50,38.00,all P ＜ 0.05) and protein (1.01 ± 0.01 vs.0.44 ±0.01,1.02 ±0.01 vs.0.44 ±0.01,q =180.25,183.41,all P ＜0.05) increased,and the differences were sig nificant.(3) The expressions of Notch1,Jagged1 mRNA were positively correlated with TGF-β1 mRNA (r =0.84,1.00,all P ＜ 0.05),but negatively correlated with podocin mRNA (r =-0.95,-0.94,all P ＜ 0.05) in model group.Conclusions ATRA might alleviate podocyte injury through cutting the expressions of TGF-β1,Notch1,Jagged1 and raising the expression of podocin in injured podocytes induced by ADR.

To understand molecular modules related to polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) synthesis and eventually produce PUFA at high efficiency, we developed a protein complex analysis technology in Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803, and applied it to identify possible partner proteins interacting with the key enzymes that catalyze PUFA biosynthesis. We first constructed a recombinant expression of protein of slr1609 encoding the fatty acid activation enzyme, by fusing 3xFLAG tag with the target protein. Then we verified its expression by Western blotting targeting 3xFLAG tag. To maximize purification of Slr1609 protein complex, we optimized the protein expression conditions of Slr1609 in Synechocystis in a 5 L fermenter by monitoring its gene expression using RT-qPCR. The purification of the Slr1609 protein complexes was demonstrated by a Native-PAGE analysis. Finally, LC-MS/MS proteomic analysis allowed identification of the possible partner proteins interacting with Slr1609.
Bacterial Proteins ; chemistry ; Chromatography, Liquid ; Fatty Acid Synthases ; chemistry ; Fatty Acids, Unsaturated ; biosynthesis ; Proteome ; chemistry ; Proteomics ; Synechocystis ; enzymology ; Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Objective To analyze the clinical data of recipients over 15 years after renal transplantation,and to find the factors that affect the long-term survival of recipients after renal transplantation.Method Before June 30,2000,326 renal transplant recipients in our hospital were collected retrospectively.The risk factors which affect the survival of kidney transplant recipients and kidney were analyzed from four dimensions.A Cox model was established to analyze these multi factors.Result Cox hazard model indicated that advanced age (P=0.010,RR =1.052),AMR (P＜0.001,RR =18.311),nonadherence (P =0.001,RR =2.854),smoking (P =0.025,RR =2.097)were the risk factors for recipients' survival.Using immunosuppressive regimen FK506 + MMF+ Pred (P =0.019,RR =0.433),or CsA + MMF + Pred (P =0.019,RR =0.413) was the protective factor for recipients' survival.Nonadherence (P＜0.001,RR =5.645),and diabetes (P＜0.001,RR =3.310) were the risk factors of grafts' survival.Using immunosuppressive regimen FK506 + MMF + Pred (P＜0.001,RR =0.236),or CsA + MMF + Pred (P =0.002,RR =0.317) was the protective factor of grafts' survival.Conclusion To enhance the long-term outcome of recipients and grafts,the individualization of immunosuppressive regiments and controlling of the chronic diseases progress by changing the unhealthy life style are cutting on edge.

Photosynthetic cyanobacteria possess a series of good properties, such as their abilities to capture solar energy for CO2 fixation, low nutritional requirements for growth, high growth rate, and relatively simple genetic background. Due to the high oil price and increased concern of the global warming in recent years, cyanobacteria have attracted widespread attention because they can serve as an 'autotrophic microbial factory' for producing renewable biofuels and fine chemicals directly from CO2. Particularly, significant progress has been made in applying synthetic biology techniques and strategies to construct and optimize cyanobacteria chassis. In this article, we critically summarized recent advances in developing new methods to optimize cyanobacteria chassis, improving cyanobacteria photosynthetic efficiency, and in constructing cyanobacteria chassis tolerant to products or environmental stresses. In addition, various industrial applications of cyanobacteria chassis are also discussed.
Biofuels ; Cyanobacteria ; genetics ; physiology ; Genetic Engineering ; methods ; Photosynthesis ; Synthetic Biology ; methods

Objective To investigate the predialysis education on dialysis timing of patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Methods 129 patients with chronic renal failure (CRF) and serum creatinine(Scr)＞442μmol/L, endogenous creatinine clearance rate (Ccr)＜20 ml/min were randomly divided into the experimental group(70 cases) and the control group(59 cases), the experimental group received predialysis education, the control group received routine care.The basic situation, dialysis timing, depression and quality of life on the 6th,12th months after dialysis were assessed. Results There was no significant difference in age, sex, education background, health care payment manners, employment, serum creatinine, endogenous creatinine clearance rate before education.For the timing of dialysis, Ccr for the experimental group was (9.49 ± 0.77)ml/min, Ccr for the control group was (4.54 ±1.79) ml/min,the difference was significant, depression and quality of life between two groups after 6,12 months of dialysis was also statistically different. Conclusions Strengthening predialysis education is conducive to a timely start of dialysis and can effectively improve the quality of life in patients with ESRD.

Medical preparedness and response to radiation emergency are challenged by the fast development of nuclear energy and nuclear technology, the rapid use of radiological source and devices,and terrorist threats involving radiological material. Against this background, hospitals play a vital role in medical response to radiation emergency. In this article, we discussed the hospital's responsibility in medical response to radiation emergency, and raised a series of requirements to the medical bases engaged in radiation emergency, which cover the planning, personnel, facilities, equipments and drugs stockpiling, and medical management technique of such bases. Adequate preparedness in advance makes the best guard for such bases, to effectively handle nuclear and radiological emergency, minimizing casualties and health damage and protecting people's health and safety.

Apolipoprotein A5(ApoA5)level and other indices were determined in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and healthy individuals.Compared to control group,ApoA5 level in the diabetic group was lower (P

Thearticle is aimed to find the correlation between bioactive components of XYE-E and the antidepressant efficacy, by analyzing the immovability time in tail suspension test (TST) and forced swimming test (FST). Using the method of gray relational analysis, correlation analysis and regression analysis, relating the peak area of each common peak of1H-NMR spectra with the immovability time in TST or FST, we found that there were total 14 chemical components identified in the1H-NMR spectrum of XYE-E. Among them, 8 compounds, including saikosaponin a, saikosaponin c, saikosaponin E, saikosaponin F, saikosaponin G, saikosaponin b2, atractylenolide I and atractylenolide II, had significant correlation with antidepressant efficacy.