Purpose To investigate the presence of perineural invasion (PNI) and the expression of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER-2) in patients with advanced gastric cancer.To discuss the correlation between PNI and the expression of HER-2 and their prognostic significance.Methods Paraffin sections of surgical specimens from 100 patients who underwent gastric resection were selected,and then PNI were detected by HE staining and the expression of HER-2 were detected by immunohistochemical (IHC).The correlation of perineural invasion with the clinicopathological features and HER-2 expression were performed.Results PNI was positive in 42 cases of 100 patients (PNI positive rate was 42％),the occurrence of PNI has significantly related with lymph node metastases,infiltrating depth,tumor emboli,TNM stage and expression of HER2.The difference was statistically significant (P ＜ 0.05).Univariate analysis showed that total survival rate of advanced gastric cancer was associated with T stage,tumor emboli,N stage,TNM stage,PNI and HER-2 expression (P ＜ 0.05).The overall survival of the PNI-negative patients was 45.3 months on average,much better than the PNI positive patients who was 15.4months in average (P ＜ 0.05).The overall survival of the HER2-negative patients was 43.2 months on average,much better than the HER-2-positive patients who was 22.7 months in average (P ＜ 0.05).By muhivariable Cox proportional hazards model of overall smvival,the positivity of PNI and HER-2 appeared to be new independent prognostic factors (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion The detection of PNI and HER-2 expression maybe helpful for the prognosis of patients with advanced gastric cancer.In addition,HER-2 may be responsible for the presence of perineural invasion.

Objectives To investigate the effect and mechanism of terbutaline sulfate on pulmonary fluid transport in pre-mature rats. Methods Pregnant rats were randomly divided into 5 groups (control group, premature group, low-dose terbutaline group, high-dose terbutaline group and dexamethasone group). Drugs were administered by gavage after rats were fertilized for 16 days and continued for 3 days. Premature rats were taken out from the 19 days pregnant rats, and mature rats were delivered on the due day. Lungs were collected, and the ratio of pulmonary wet weight to dry weight (W/D), Na+, K+-ATP ase activity and concentration of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) were measured in lungs. Results The W/D rate, Na+,K+-ATPase acti-vity and cAMP concentration in lungs had significant difference among different groups (P<0.01). The W/D rate was highest in premature group and lowest in the control group. It was lower in the high-dose terbutaline group than in the low-dose terbutaline group and the dexamethasone group (P<0.05). The Na+,K+-ATPase activity was lowest in premature group and highest in high-dose terbutaline group. It was higher in dexamethasone group, low-dose terbutaline group, and high-dose terbutaline group than in premature group, and it was higher in high-dsoe terbutaline group than in low-dose terbutaline group and dexamethasone group (P<0.05). The cAMP levle was lowest in premature group and highest in high-dose terbutaline group. It was higher in dexamethasone group, low-dose terbutaline group, high-dose terbutaline group than in premature group, and it was higher in high-dose terbutaline group than in low-dose terbutaline group and dexamethasone group (P<0.05). Conclusions Terbutaline sulfate facilitates lung fluid transport in premature rats, leading to reduce the W/D rate in terbutaline-treated group. We speculate that this effect is related to the increased cAMP level and Na+, K+-ATPase activity in lung tissue.

Objective To investigate the effect of p53-gene expression on renal function in rat with low birth weight ( LBW) .Methods Fifteen pregnant rats were randomly assigned into normal group, LBW group, and L-arginine ( L-Arg)-treated group.For normal group, pregnant rats were fed with 21% protein diet during pregnancy.For LBW and L-Arg treated groups, rats were fed with 10%protein diet.After de-livery, all rats were fed with 21%protein diet.For L-Arg-treated group, rats were given a supplementation with L-Arg (200 mg/kg) drinking water during 21 d lactation, other rats were given running water.At the age of 2m, the ultrastructural change in mesangial cell and podocyte was observed with electron microscope. At the age of 7 d, 21 d, 2 m, and 3 m old, the p53 mRNA expression in renal tissues was observed with re-verse transcription polymerase chain reaction ( RT-PCR) , blood and urine were collected to detect biochem-ical indicators of renal function and 24 h-urine protein.Results ⑴At the age of 3 m,the blood urea nitro-gen ( BUN) and urine cretinine ( UCr) in normal group were significantly lower than those in LBW group ( P <0.01).Compared to normal group, the Ucr of LBW group was significantly lower at the age of 2 m ( P<0.05).At the age of 3 m,the Ucr of L-Arg treated group and LBW group was significantly lower ( P <0.05), the level of 24 h-Urine protein was notably increased in LBW group and L-Arg treated group than that in normal group ( P <0.01, P <0.05) .⑵At the age of 3 m,the expression of p53 mRNA in LBW group was higher obviously than that in normal group.There is a significantly negative correlation between the expression of p53 mRNA and the level of Ucr in LBW group ( r =-0.91, P <0.05).⑶ There were mesangial cell proliferation with matrix increase, filtration membrane podocyte reduction, and partially dis-solved in LBW group, the mesangial cell proliferation of L-Arg treated group was decreased compared to that in LBW group.Conclusions The higher expression of p53 gene in LBW group might be one of reasons for the decreased renal function in LBW rats.

Objective To study the effect of renal p53 protein expression on kidney development in rats with intrauterine growth restriction ( IUGR) . Methods Pregnant rats were randomly assigned into normal group, IUGR group and L-Arg treated group. Normal group were fed with normal diet (21％protein). IUGR group and L-Arg treated group were fed with low-protein diet (10％ protein). During lactation, maternal rats in the three groups were all fed with normal diet. Maternal rats in L-Arg treated group were given additional special drinking water ( L-Arg:200 mg/kg) , while maternal rats in normal and IUGR group were given normal drinking water. Offspring weaned after 21 d and had free access to normal rodent diet and water. When the pups grew up to 2 m, the number of glomeruli was counted using acid digestion method, the proliferation and apoptosis of glomerular and tubular cells were studied using TUNEL and Ki-67 immunohistochemistry, and the ultrastructure of epithelial cells was determined by electron microscopy. At 7 d, 21 d, 2 m and 3 m, p53 protein expression in renal tissue was measured by Western blot, respectively. Results At 2 m, the number of glomerulus ( right kidney) in IUGR group was significantly lower than normal group [(23 647±541) vs. (27 689±492), P＜0. 01]; the index of renal cell apoptosis in IUGR group was higher than normal group [(21. 9 ± 2. 0) vs. (16. 7 ± 2. 5), P＜0. 05];however, IUGR group and normal group had no statistically significant difference (P＞0. 05). The proliferation of mesangial cells was found in IUGR and L-Arg treated group, but not in normal group. And the extent of proliferation in L-Arg treated group was lesser than IUGR group. A reduction of foot process and partial fusion of foot process could be observed in IUGR group and L-Arg treated group while the foot process morphology in normal group was normal. At 2 m and 3 m, p53 protein level in IUGR group and L-Arg treated group were higher than normal group [ 2 m: ( 0. 28 ± 0. 03 ) and ( 0. 21 ± 0. 01 ) vs. (0. 10±0. 02);3 m:(0. 39±0. 04) and (0. 26±0. 02) vs. (0. 17±0. 03);P＜0. 01], while IUGR group higher than L-Arg treated group ( P＜0. 05 ) . Conclusions The kidney of IUGR rats showed reduced glomerular number, increased renal cell apoptosis, enhanced p53 protein expression, increased proliferation of glomerular mesangial cells, decreased foot process, and partial fusion of foot process. And L-Arg could to some extent improve the organizational structure of the kidney in IUGR rats.

Objective To explore the effect of early application of pediauic amino acids on extrauterine growth and development of preterm and small for gestational age infants.Methods A total of 106preterm and small for gestational age infants was selected in our NICU from June 2011 to May 2013,and randomly divided into two groups:treatment group (group T) and control group (group C).Next,each group was divided into two subgroups according to gestational age and birth weight.Such as ≥34W group (group T1,group C1),＜ 34W group (group T2,group C2),＜ 1.5 kg group (group T3,group C3) and ≥ 1.5 kg group (group T4,group C4).They were observed the effect of extrauterine growth and correlative serum biochemical indicators with application of pediatric amino acid in postnatal 6 hours and 12 hours.Resuits After 2-week treatment,the head circumference and weight growth of group T were higher than that of group C (P ＜ 0.05,or P ＜ 0.01),and the time of birth weight recovery was significantly shortened(P ＜ 0.05,or P ＜ 0.01).The incidence rate of extrauterine growth retardation(EUGR) in the group T was lower than that in group C,there is significantly statistical differences(P ＜ 0.01).The concentration of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) in group T was obviously increased than that in the group C(P ＜0.01).The levels of ALT,aspartate aminotransferase (AST),total bilirubin (TBIL),cholesterol (CH) and triglycerides (TG) were not different between the group T and group C.The comparison of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels were statistically significant between group C4 and group T4.In the different gestational age groups,the concentration of BUN in group T was obviously higher than that in the group C after 2-week treatment(P ＜0.05),the levels of AST,TBIL,CH and TG were not different between the group T and group C (P ＞ 0.05).The incidence rate of EUGR in the 4th group C was increased significantly than that in the 4th group T(P ＜0.05).Conclusions The preterm and small for gestational age infants were safe after the pediatric amino acid was used at the 6 h after birth.Amino acid can promote growth of head circumference and weight,shorten the birth weight recovery time and reduce the incidence of EUGR.

Objective: To investigate the expression of long non-coding RNA (lncRNA)H19 in gallbladder cancer and its relationship with clinicopathological parameters and prognosis. Methods: 74 cases of allbladder cancer resected in our hospital were collected and studied. At the same time, 66 cases of benign gallbladder lesions were selected as benign lesion group. The expression of lncRNA H19 in tissues was detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). The correlation between lncRNA H19 expression and clinicopathological parameters of gallbladder cancer patients was analyzed.The patients were followed up for 3 years and COX was used to analyze the prognostic factors affecting the survival rate.The survival was analyzed by Kaplan-Meier curve. The survival differences of lncRNA H19 expression groups were detected by Log-Rank method. Results: The expression level of lncRNA H19 in gallbladder cancer was significantly higher than that in benign lesions (P<0.05). The expression of lncRNA H19 was correlated with stage, differentiation and lymph node metastasis (P<0.05). Age, sex, histological grade, stage and depth of invasion of gallbladder cancer had no significant correlation with 3-year survival rate (P>0.05). The survival rate of patients with differentiated tumors and non-metastatic lymph nodes were higher (P<0.05). The survival rate of patients with low expression of lncRNA H19 was significantly higher than those with high expression of lncRNA H19 (P<0.05). Tumor differentiation, lymph node metastasis and lncRNA H19 expression were independent risk factors affecting the prognosis of patients with gallbladder cancer. Conclusions LncRNA H19 is highly expressed in gallbladder cancer, which is closely related to the degree of differentiation, lymph node metastasis and survival rate of patients.

Objective:To identify the genetic variation in a mucopolysaccharidosis type Ⅱ(MPS Ⅱ)family, and conduct a functional study of iduronate-2-sulfatase(IDS): c.323A>C.Methods:A five-generation MPS Ⅱ family of 83 individuals including 4 patients from northern China was collected. Urine mucopolysaccharide and Alder-Reilly body were tested to assist the clinical diagnosis of MPS Ⅱ. IDS enzyme activity was detected on core family members. By the whole exome sequencing of a MPS Ⅱ patient in this family and bioinformatics analysis, the variant was screened and further identified by PCR-Sanger sequencing. Finally, to validate the function of the variant in vitro, the wild-type IDS overexpression plasmid(pCMV-hIDS-WT)and the IDS overexpression plasmid carrying the mutation site(pCMV-hIDS-c.323A>C)were transfected into COS-7 cells and the IDS activity was detected. Results:The proband(Ⅳ3)and Ⅳ4 were diagnosed as MPS Ⅱ by urine mucopolysaccharide, Alder-Reilly body, and IDS enzyme activity tests. Ⅳ3, Ⅳ4, Ⅲ19, and Ⅲ32 were determined to carry IDS: c.323A>C missense variant through the whole-exome sequencing, and diagnosed as MPS Ⅱ. Meanwhile, Ⅱ2, Ⅱ4, Ⅱ8, Ⅱ12, Ⅱ14, Ⅲ5, Ⅲ7, Ⅳ14 in the MPS Ⅱ family carried IDS: c.323A>C missense variant, and were excluded as MPS Ⅱ. The in vitro experiment in COS-7 cells showed that the missense mutation led to a significant decrease in IDS enzyme activity. Conclusion:The variant IDS: c.323A>C: p.Y108S significantly decreases the activity of IDS enzyme in vivo and in vitro, and it is identified as a pathogenic variant for MPS Ⅱ.