Objective To study the quantitative cytomorphologic parameters in early diagnosis and follow-up of lung cancer.Method With HE staining and image analysis,quantitative analysis of cytomorphology was made on paraffin sections of 86 specimens of bronchial mucosa,sampled by bronchoscopic biopsy,which would reflect a series of events from squamous metaplastic bronchial epithelium to invasive bronchogenic carcinoma.Result 8 nuclear parameters (area,deviation of area,perimeter,deviation of perimeter,shape factor,deviation of shape factor,volume density nucleus,nucleus/plasma ratio)and 2 cellular nodes(perimeter,deviation of perimeter)increased or decreased parallelly with advancing nuclear atypia.Conclusion The two stages of the moderate and severe atypical metaplasia of bronchial epithelium are the critical ones changing from benign to malignant.The quantitative analysis of cytomorphology is useful for discovering and following up the precancerous lesions of bronchogenic squamous cell carcinoma.

Objective:To study the relationships of portal hypertensions to vasoactive substances-angiotensin(AT-Ⅱ)in cirrhosis patients.Methods:48 patients with liver cirrhosis(LC)(including 18 patients with compensated LC and 30 patients with decompensated LC) and 32 normal controls(NC) were studied. Color duplex doppler ultrasonography was used to study portal venous and splenic venous blood flow(PVBF and SVBF).Also,the blood concentration of AT-Ⅱ was detected.Then,analyze the correlation between PVBF and SVBF to AT-Ⅱ.Results:Portal hyperdynamic exists in cirrhosis patients from beginning to the end. Low level of AT-Ⅱ in compensated LC patient has no relation with portal hyperdynamic, high level of AT-Ⅱ in decompensated LC has positive relation with portal hyperdynamic.Conclusion:This study has directed significance of clinical treatment and diagnosis.

PPP2R5C is one of the members of regulatory subunits of protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A), which plays a critical role in cell proliferation, differentiation and transformation, based on its induction of dephosphorylation of P53 at various residues. Recently, it was characterized that the alteration of expression pattern of PPP2R5C is associated with cell malignant transformation, thus PPP2R5C was thought as a marker for progressive disease in B-CLL. In this article the gene structure and biological function of PPP2R5C as well as relation of PPP2R5C with genesis and development of cancer were discussed.
Cell Line, Transformed ; Cell Proliferation ; Cell Transformation, Neoplastic ; Humans ; Molecular Structure ; Protein Phosphatase 2 ; genetics ; Protein Subunits

By combining the teaching environment and taking the multimedia teaching system as the platform,we adopted the nimble utilization teaching method in physiology teaching process which fully aroused the students'enthusiasm in studies,and played the certain impetus role to students' quality enhancement.

Objective To investigate the correlation between deep vein thrombosis(DVT) and clinical laboratory tests in the regulation of hemostasis. Methods Endothelin-1 (ET-1), thrombomodulin (TM), P-selectin, prothrombin fragment _ 1+2 (F_ 1+2 ), thrombin-antithrombin complex (TAT), thrombus precursor protein (TpP) and D-Dimer (D-D) were measured in DVT patients (n=72) and normal individuals (n=20) with ELISA method. The sensitivity, specificity, negative predictive value (NPV), positive predictive value (PPV) and accuracy were evaluated for each of the items, and the area of the underlying receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC ROC ) was used to appraise diagnostic efficiency. Results Except ET-1, there were significant differences between the DVT group and normal control group in the other items. The AUC ROC of P-selectin, F_ 1+2 , TpP and D-D was bigger than that of ET-1, TM and TAT (P0.05). The TpP had the highest sensitivity, NPV and accuracy, and the D-D had the highest specificity and PPV. Conclusion The increase of D-D and TpP could reflect the occurrence of continuous coagulation and fibrolysis respectively. Thus the combination of measuring TpP and D-D could provide better laboratory evidence for the diagnosis of patients with DVT.

OBJECTIVETo clone, express, and purify cyclic diadenosine monophosphate (c-di-AMP) metabolism-related genes from Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) ATCC33277.

METHODSPolymerase chain reaction (PCR) from the genome of P. gingivalis ATCC33277 amplified, the coding regions of pgn0523, pgn1187, and pgn2003 genes. The amplified DNA fragments were ligated with a prokaryotic expression vector pET28a to construct the recombinant expression plasmids pET-pgn0523, pET-pgn1187, and pET-pgn2003. These recombinant plasmids were transformed into Escherichia coli (E. coli) BL21 (DE3) competent cells. The expression of recombinant proteins was induced by isopropyl-β-D-thiogalactoside and detected by sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Proteins were purified using a Ni²⁺ matrix column, and their concentrations were determined by a BCA Protein Quantitative Kit.

RESULTSThe c-di-AMP metabolism-related genes from P. gingivalis ATCC33277 were amplified successfully with the correct molecular size. The recombinant expression vectors were constructed by ligating enzyme-digested PCR products and pET28a vector, and verified by PCR and sequencing. After induction and purification, recombinant proteins were expressed successfully and obtained with the correct molecular size (19.5 x 10³, 39.9 x 10³, 66.0 x 10³). The final protein concentrations were 0.708, 0.523, and 0.861 mg · mL⁻¹ after dialysis.

CONCLUSIONThe c-di-AMP metabolism-related genes from P. gingivalis ATCC33277 are cloned successfully, and their coding products are expressed correctly in E. coli. High-purity proteins are finally obtained. The cloning and purification of these important proteins will help us to further investigate the physiological function and regulatory mechanism of c-di-AMP signaling system in P. gingivalis.

Bacterial Proteins ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; isolation & purification ; Cloning, Molecular ; Dinucleoside Phosphates ; Escherichia coli ; genetics ; Genetic Vectors ; Plasmids ; Polymerase Chain Reaction ; Porphyromonas gingivalis ; genetics ; Recombinant Proteins

Adult ; Esophagus ; surgery ; Female ; Foreign Bodies ; surgery ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Neck ; surgery

In this study, we explored the establishment of the database of Chinese medicine and minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for tumor based on the internet, thus to promote the application of Chinese medicine in the comprehensive treatment for tumor. The database was composed of general information database, Chinese medicine database, MIS database, which was characterized by the internet-based information system structure. Data exchange between net server and remote terminal can be achieved through the firewall. The results of testing performance showed that the established database can realize the real-time share of case report, and is convenient in basic retrieve and information analysis function, indicating the feasibility and stability of the database.

Objective To investigate the changes of TRPM 7-like current in mouse cardiac fibroblast(CFs) after myocardial infarction and the effect of myocardial ischemia on the TRPM 7 expression and current. Methods (1) The model of myocardial infarction was made and CFs were isolated;(2) CFs were cultured and infected by TRPM 7 siRNA;(3) The effects of myocardial ischemia on TRPM 7 current were recorded by whole cell patch clamp technique;(4) The influences of myocardial isehemia on Ca2+ influx in CFs were recorded by Ca2+ fluorescence imaging. (5) The effects of ischemia on total collagen content of CFs were studied. Results (1) Ca2+ inward current of CFs was increased after myocardial infarction [(16.2±1.7) vs. (7.4±0.7) pA/pF, P<0.053];(2) TRPM 7 current was reduced by 90% after siRNA infection;(3) The total collagen content of CFs after ischemia was approximately 2.3-fold higher than basic value. Conclusions Ca2+ influx in CFs plays an important role in the pathophysiological process of myocardial fibrosis.

Objective To investigate the effects of acidosis on the current change of transient receptor potential channel M7 (TRPM7) and collagen production in mouse cardiac fibroblast (MCFs), and to explore the pathophysiological function of TRPM7 on the cardiac fibrosis. Methods (1) The model of MCFs was established and isolated. (2) MCFs was subcuhured. (3) Patch clamp technique was used to observe the current characteristics of TRPM7 in low PH solutions. (4) The influence of acidic condition on Ca2+ influx in MCFs was recorded by calcium fluorescent indicators. Results (1) There was a high level expression of TRPM7 in MCFs and the electrophysiological characteristics of TRPM7-like (TRPM7L) was similar to that of TRPM7. (2) Ca2+ influx was increased in acidic condition, and the F340/F380 ratio was increased from 1.0 to 4. 6 at pH 4.0 compared with pH 7.0 (t=2.72, P<0.01). Conclusions (1) TRPM7 is the molecular basis of the native TRPM7L in MCFs and TRPM7L plays an important role in Ca2+ influx. (2) The pathophysiological function of MCFs is influenced by regulation of Ca2+ influx mediated by TRPM7L in the condition of acidosis.