Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of MRI in brachial plexus injury.Methods Total 98 patients with brachial plexus injury were examined by MRI before operation.Fifty-four of 98 patients MR imaging were obtained by 0.5 Tesla scanner and other 44 patients were obtained by 1.5 Tesla scanner.The scanning sequences include: SE T_1WI,T_2WI,FFE T_2WI and T_2WI SPIR. Exploration of the supraclavicular plexus was carried out and the MR imaging were compared with the operative finding in 63 patients.Thirty-five patients who had not surgery were followed-up.Results MR imaging found pre-ganglionic injuries in 45 patients and post-ganglionic injuries in 56 patients.Pre-and post-ganglionic injuries simultaneously in 16 patients among them.MR imaging can not find injury sings in 13 patients.The positive rate was 86.73%.MR imaging finding of pre-ganglionic injuries include:(1) Spinal cord edema and hemorrhage,2 patients (4.44% ).(2)Displacement of spinal cord,17 patients (37.78%).(3)Traumatic meningoceles,37 patients (82.22%).(4)Absence of roots in spinal canal, 25 patients(55.56% ).(5)Scarring in the spinal cnanl,24 patients (53.33%).(6)Denervation of erector spine,13 patients (28.89%).MR imaging finding of post-ganglionic injuries include:(1)Trunk thickening with hypointensities in T_2WI,23 patients (41.07%).(2)Nerve trunk complete loss of continuity with disappeared of nerve structure,16 patients (28.57%).(3)Continuity of nerve trunk was well with disappearance of nerve structure,14 patients(25.00%).(4)Traumatic neurofibroma,3 patients (5.36%).Conclusion MR imaging can reveal Pre-and post-ganglionic injuries of brachial plexus simultaneously.MR imaging is able to determine the location (pre-or post-ganglionic)and extent of brachial plexus injury,provided important information for treatment method selection.

OBJECTIVETo explore the value of flow cytometric immunophenotyping (FCI) in the diagnosis and differentiated diagnosis of lymphoma and explain the immunophenotypic features and differences of malignant lymphoma.

METHODSSeventy four fresh samples of suspicious lymphoma were collected from Nov. 2004 to Aug. 2006. Each sample was individually evaluated by FCI. The results were analyzed and compared with the histopathological diagnosis.

RESULTSAmong the 74 cases, the FCI data consisted with the final morphological diagnosis in 61 cases (82.4%). For the diagnosis of B and T non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), thymoma, carcinoma and benign lesions of lymph node, the concordance between FCI data and morphological diagnosis were 93.5%, 100%, 100%, 100% and 81.3%, respectively.

CONCLUSIONMulti-parameter FCI analysis can provide important information and help for diagnosis of lymphoma. It is an assistant but necessary approach for the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of lymphoma.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Child ; Female ; Flow Cytometry ; Humans ; Immunophenotyping ; methods ; Lymphoma ; diagnosis ; immunology ; pathology ; Male ; Middle Aged

OBJECTIVETo study the clinicopathologic features, immunophenotype and differential diagnosis of plexiform angiomyxoid myofibroblastic tumor (PAMT) of the stomach.

METHODSThe clinical and pathologic findings of 3 cases of PAMT in the gastric antrum were retrospectively analyzed. Immunohistochemical study was carried out and the literature was reviewed.

RESULTSThe age of patients ranged from 31 to 47 years. The male-to-female ratio was 1:2. The clinical presentation included epigastric pain and distension. Endoscopically, the tumor mass protruded into the gastric cavity at the antrum and ranged from 4.5 cm to 8.0 cm in greatest dimension. One of the tumors studied was associated with surface ulceration. Histologically, the tumors were located in the gastric wall. They were composed of bland spindle cells and small vessels arranged in a plexiform or nodular pattern within a myxoid stroma. Immunohistochemical study showed that the spindle cells were consistently positive for smooth muscle actin and muscle-specific actin. There was focal staining for h-caldesmon, desmin in case 3 and focal positive for epithelial membrane antigen, CAM5.2 in case 1. Further, CD10 and progesterone receptor were positive in case 3.

CONCLUSIONSPAMT represents a rare novel mesenchymal tumor of the stomach, with a propensity of gastric antral involvement. The distinctive pathologic features help to differentiate this entity from other benign and malignant tumors.

Actins ; metabolism ; Adenomyoma ; metabolism ; pathology ; Adult ; Antigens, CD34 ; metabolism ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Female ; Fibromatosis, Abdominal ; metabolism ; pathology ; Follow-Up Studies ; Gastrectomy ; methods ; Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors ; metabolism ; pathology ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Myofibroma ; metabolism ; pathology ; surgery ; Myxoma ; metabolism ; pathology ; surgery ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-kit ; metabolism ; Stomach Neoplasms ; metabolism ; pathology ; surgery

Objective To evaluate the effects on correlated biochemical indexes of combined Danshen Chuanxiongqin injection and atorvastatin in coronary heart disease with renal injury .Methods One hundred and fifty-four patients of coronary heart disease with renal injury were randomly divided into A ( n=51 ) , B ( n=52 ) and C ( n=51 ) group. Group A was given atorvastatin 20 mg? d-1 orally.Group B was given Danshen Chuanxiongqin injection 10 mL? d -1 intravenous infusion . Group C was given atorvastatin 20 mg? d-1 orally and Danshen Chuan-xiongqin injection 10 mL? d-1 .All patients were treated for 14 d.Levels of vascular endothelial growth factor ( VEGF ) , myocyte enhancer factor 2A(MEF2A), retinol binding protein 4(RBP4), serum creatinine(Scr) and blood urea nitrogen ( BUN ) in serum were detected before and after treatment in three groups.Results After treatment, the levels of VEGF and MEF2A in group C were (35.19 ±5.26), (12.39 ±2.12)μg? mL-1, higher than (27.37 ±3.85),(9.74 ± 1.24)μg? mL-1 in group A and(25.19 ±4.41),(8.48 ±1.18) in group B(P<0.05).The levels of RBP4, BUN and Scr of patients in group C were (53.72 ±8.26), (73.69 ±16.12), (5.39 ±1.62)mmol? L-1, had significantly difference with (78.73 ±8.85 ) ,( 89.49 ±19.83 ) , ( 7.14 ±2.24 ) mmol? L-1 in group A and ( 68.91 ±9.14 ) , (81.48 ±18.18),(6.48 ±2.18)mmol? L-1 in group B (P<0.05).The main symptoms of adverse drug reactions were chest tightness and chest pain, with no significant difference in three groups (P>0.05).Conclusion Both treat-ments can reduce blood lipid , and improve vascular endothelial function .Meanwhile , Danshen Chuanxiongqin injection play a good role on renal injury, but drug combination showed better efficacy from the change of indexes .

Objective To evaluate the relationship between the changes of diffusion tensor imaging(DTI)and the clinical stages in patients with cerebral infarction. Methods One hundred and seven patients with cerebral infarction were chosen to perform conventional MRI and DTI,respectively.With double-blind method,the signal intensity of fractional anisotropy(FA)and isotropic apparent diffusion coefficient(ADCiso)in responsible to infraction regions was observed and based on their results,the relationships between the changes of DTI and the clinical stages were analyzed. Results In 29 cases of cerebral infarction in acute stage,10 were manifested as type I(hypointensity on ADCiso map,hyperintensity on FA map)and type Ⅱ(hypointensity on ADCiso map and FA map with hyper intensive circumference)on DTI;3 were manifested as type Ⅲ on DTI(iso-/Paypo-intensity on ADCiso map and FA map with normal circumference);6 were manifested as type Ⅳ on DTI(hyperintensity on ADCiso map,hypointensity on FA map).In 34 cases of cerebral infarction in sub-acute stage,2 were manifested astype Ⅰ on DTI;20 were manifested astype Ⅱ;8 were manifested as type Ⅲ and 4 were manifested as type IV.In 44 cases of cerebral infarction chronic stage.1 Was manifested as type Ⅱ on DTI;2 were manifested as type Ⅲ and 41 were manifested as type IV.Positive correlation was found between changes of DTI and clinical stages(r=0.693,P=0.000). Conclusion The intensity of infraction on DTI can directly demonstrate the clinical stages,providing precise evidence for classifying the stages of cerebral infarction.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the feasibility of interphase FISH in the routine clinicopathological practice and its values in the differential diagnosis of lymphomas.

METHODSA total of 74 fresh tissue samples clinically suspicious of lymphoma were investigated by FISH using three probes including IgH/bcl-2, IgH/CCND1 and API2/MALT1, corresponding the translocation t(14;18), t(11;14) and t(11;18) respectively. The results of FISH were analyzed and compared with the histopathologic diagnosis.

RESULTSHistological evaluation eventually confirmed that there were 62 cases of lymphoma and 12 cases of reactive lymphoid processes. The translocations were detected in 7 cases in 62 cases of lymphoma: 3 demonstrated t(14;18) including 2 cases of follicular lymphomas and 1 nodular sclerosing Hodgkin lymphoma. Four cases had t(11;14) including mantle cell lymphoma (2 cases), follicular lymphoma (1 case) and small cell lymphoma (1 case). A lymphoid hyperplasia case showed detectable t(14;18). All 25 cases of DLBCL showed no evidence of t(14;18). Amplification or loss of regional genes was seen more often in malignant than in the benign cases.

CONCLUSIONInterphase FISH offers useful ancillary technology that plays an important role in differential diagnosis and classification of lymphoma.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Child ; Chromosomes, Human, Pair 11 ; Chromosomes, Human, Pair 14 ; Chromosomes, Human, Pair 18 ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Female ; Hodgkin Disease ; diagnosis ; genetics ; pathology ; Humans ; In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence ; methods ; Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell ; diagnosis ; genetics ; pathology ; Lymphoma ; classification ; diagnosis ; genetics ; pathology ; Lymphoma, Follicular ; diagnosis ; genetics ; pathology ; Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse ; diagnosis ; genetics ; pathology ; Lymphoma, Mantle-Cell ; diagnosis ; genetics ; pathology ; Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin ; diagnosis ; genetics ; pathology ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Translocation, Genetic ; Young Adult

To enhance the DNA immunogencity of PRRSV ORF5 gene, CpG sequence and the universal helper T cell antigen epitope (PADRE) sequence were inserted between the decoy epitope and the neutralizing epitope. At the same time, site-mutations were introduced at N33 and N51 to diminish the coverage effect to epitope B from the polysaccharides. Subsequently, the modified ORF5 gene (MORF5) and PRRSV ORF6 gene were cloned into the eukaryotic expression vector pcDNA3.0 under the control of two CMV promoters, respectively. With indirect immunofluorescence assay and Western-blot the expression in vitro of the two genes was confirmed, then six-week-old Balb/C mouse were immunized with the modified expression plasmid pcDNA-M5A-6A. The non-modified expression plasmid pcDNA-5A-6A, the blank eukaryotic expression plasmid pcDNA3.0, living attenuated vaccine and inactivated vaccine were used as controls. The PRRSV specific neutralizing antibodies and the T cell proliferation response were elevated with virus neutralization assay and MTf method. Results indicate that the modified plasmid pcDNA-M5A-6A can elicit not only higher titer of neutralizing antibodies in a rapid time, but also more vigorous T cell proliferation response compared with the non-modified plasmid pcDNA-5A-6A and commercial vaccines, indicating that DNA vaccine pcDNA-M5A-6A maybe a promising candidate for PRRS prevention.
Animals ; Antibodies, Neutralizing ; immunology ; Antibodies, Viral ; blood ; immunology ; Binding Sites ; genetics ; Blotting, Western ; CHO Cells ; Cell Proliferation ; Cricetinae ; Cricetulus ; Female ; Glycosylation ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred BALB C ; Mutation ; Open Reading Frames ; genetics ; Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome ; immunology ; prevention & control ; Porcine respiratory and reproductive syndrome virus ; genetics ; immunology ; metabolism ; Swine ; virology ; T-Lymphocytes ; cytology ; immunology ; metabolism ; Vaccines, DNA ; administration & dosage ; immunology ; Viral Proteins ; genetics ; immunology ; metabolism ; Viral Vaccines ; administration & dosage ; immunology

The transgenic wheat of improved resistance to the storage pest was production. We have introduced the cowpea trypsin inhibitor gene (CpTI) into cultured embryonic callus cells of immature embryos of wheat elite line by Agrobacterium-mediated method. Independent plantlets were obtained from the kanamycin-resistant calli after screening. PCR and real time PCR analysis, PCR-Southern and Southern blot hybridization indicated that there were 3 transgenic plants viz. transformed- I, II and III (T- I, T-II and T-III). The transformation frequencies were obviously affected by Agrobacterium concentration, the infection duration and transformation treatment. The segregations of CpTI in the transgenic wheat progenies were not easily to be elucidated, and some transgenic wheat lines (T- I and T-III) showed Mendelian segregations. The determinations of insect resistance to the stored grain insect of wheat viz. the grain moth (Sitotroga cerealella Olivier) indicated that the 3 transgenic wheat progeny seeds moth-resistance was improved significantly. The seed moth-eaten ratio of T- I, T-II, T-III and nontransformed control was 19.8%, 21.9%, 32.9% and 58.3% respectively. 3 transgenic wheat T1 PCR-positive plants revealed that the 3 transgenic lines had excellent agronomic traits. They supplied good germplasm resource of insect-resistance for wheat genetic improvement.
Agrobacterium tumefaciens ; genetics ; Animals ; Hymenoptera ; growth & development ; Lepidoptera ; growth & development ; Peas ; genetics ; Plant Proteins ; genetics ; Plants, Genetically Modified ; genetics ; Transformation, Genetic ; Triticum ; genetics ; Trypsin Inhibitors ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; alpha-Amylases ; antagonists & inhibitors

OBJECTIVETo observe the effects of acute immobilization stress on the mRNA expression of tyrosine kinase B (TrkB) in rats' hippocampus.

METHODSEighteen SD rats were randomly divided into three groups, i.e., the normal control group, the model group, and the medication group, 6 in each group. The acute immobilization stress model was prepared in the model group using acute immobilization for 2 h. Ginsenoside Rb1 (40 mg/kg) was peritoneally injected to rats in the medication group 30 min before modeling, with the same procedure as those for rats in the model group. No treatment was performed to rats in the normal control group. The plasma adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and corticosterone (CORT) contents were detected using ELISA. The mRNA expression of TrkB in the rats' hippocampus was detected using real-time fluorescence quantitative RT-PCR.

RESULTSBefore modeling there was no statistical difference of plasma CORT or ACTH concentrations among three groups (P >0.05). The plasma CORT and ACTH concentrations increased in the model group and the medication group more significantly after modeling than before modeling, showing statistical difference (P <0.05). Besides, they were obviously higher in the model group than in the normal control group (P <0.05). They were obviously higher in the medication group than in the model control group (P <0.05). Compared with the normal control group, the mRNA expression of TrkB significantly decreased in the model group (87.73 +/- 7.62 vs 50.65 +/- 5.19, P < 0.05), showing statistical difference. The mRNA expression of TrkB was significantly higher in the medication group (78.91 +/- 18.07) than in the model group, showing statistical difference (P <0.05).

CONCLUSIONPretreatment by ginsenoside Rb1 could increase the plasma CORT and ACTH concentrations, maintain the mRNA expression of TrkB, thus relieving injury induced by acute immobilization stress.

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone ; blood ; Animals ; Corticosterone ; blood ; Ginsenosides ; pharmacology ; Hippocampus ; metabolism ; Male ; RNA, Messenger ; genetics ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Receptor, trkB ; genetics ; metabolism ; Stress, Psychological ; metabolism

BACKGROUNDTo construct the pRSETB-HDAg recombinant expression plasmid and to obtain soluble hepatitis D virus antigen with high biological and antigenic activity.

METHODSHDAg gene fragment was inserted into fusion expression pRSET B vector that includes T7 promoter and a polyhistidine tag. The recombinant plasmid was transformed into host bacterium BL21 after induction with IPTG. The expression supernatant was purified by chelating affinity chromatography and the recombinant HDAg antigenic activity was detected by EIA.

RESULTSEIA detection using the recombinant HDAg showed strong positive reaction with hepatitis D patients sera. The positive rates of the EIA, compared with HDAg from USA and Hua Mei EIA kit in detecting 26 cases of anti-HDV positive reference sera, were 100%, 96.15% and 100%, respectively.

CONCLUSIONRecombinant plasmid for HDAg with good antigenicity was successfully constructed and could be used as hepatitis D antibody detection reagent.

Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel ; Escherichia coli ; genetics ; Gene Expression ; Hepatitis Delta Virus ; genetics ; immunology ; metabolism ; Hepatitis delta Antigens ; genetics ; immunology ; metabolism ; Immunoenzyme Techniques ; Recombinant Proteins ; immunology ; metabolism