Animals ; Genes, p53 ; Genetic Therapy ; Humans ; Neoplasms ; genetics ; metabolism ; therapy ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-mdm2 ; metabolism ; Tumor Suppressor Protein p53 ; genetics ; metabolism

Objective:To determine the differences of age, eruption sequence and gender of permanent teeth in children and adolescents in Xi'an, China. Methods:Cross-sectional data on permanent teeth eruption were collected from children aged 3~15 in pre-school, primary and secondary school. The subjects were drawn by multistage random sampling from the school registers. There were 6 712 subjects involved in present survey, including 3 604 boys and 3 108 girls. The data were subjected to probit regression analysis. Results:The median age of tooth eruption in girls was earlier than that in boys. Although the range of years during which the permanent teeth erupted was similar in both sexes, i.e. 6~12 years, the sequence of the tooth eruption was differed. All mandibular teeth, with the exception of first and second premolars in both males and females, tended to erupt earlier than their maxillary counterparts. Conclusion:The findings seem to be different from earlier studies done in the other parts of China.

BACKGROUND:Compared with the fixation of bone cement prosthesis,the fixation of cementless femoral prosthesis does not have the folowing worries,including cement-prosthesis separation,cement sheath rupture,and cement debris-induced osteolysis.Long-term outcomes are good,and the survival rate is high.OBJECTIVE: To observe the preliminary clinical results and complications of total hip arthroplasty with Accolade TMZF cementless femoral stem.METHODS:From February 2010 to July 2012,67 patients (70 hips) underwent primary total hip arthroplasty with cementless femoral stem.Al patients were treated with Accolade TMZF Biological hip prosthesis system.Femoral component was treated with the same Accolade TMZF cementless femoral stem.Acetabular component was treated with Secure-fit HA and Trident PSL HA.The first mortar joint friction surface was treated withceramic-ceramic composite in 49 hips,ceramic-polyethylene composite in 19 hips and metal-polyethylene composite in 2 hips.After replacement,hip imaging data were utilized to assess biological fixation of femoral stem prosthesis,osteolysis surrounding the prosthesis,and prosthesis subsidence,and to observe hip function,thigh pain and complications.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Al cases were folowed up for more than 2 years.The mean Harris hip score was (32.7±6.2) preoperatively,and improved to (89.2±5.1) during final folow-up.During final folow-up,four patients (6％) suffered from slight pain.No moderate and severe pain or extremely severe pain occurred.None of the patients needed second operation due to failure for various reasons.X-ray films showed that no prosthesis displacement or loosening.Bone fixation surrounding the prosthesis was visible at the femoral side.Only one hip had subsidence of less than 2 mm,and the remaining did not experience subsidence.No blood vessels or nerve injury appeared during the surgery.During prosthesis placement,femoral calcar cleavage fracture occurred in 4 hips,so wire cerclage was used.Deep vein thrombosis in the lower limb or fractures surrounding the prosthesis was not found after placement.These results indicated that the preliminary clinical results of primary total hip arthroplasty with Accolade TMZF cementless femoral stem are encouraging,can effectively improve the function of hip joint.But the folow-up time is shorter,mid-term long-term curative effect should be further observed.

In the present study, the genomic sequence characteristics of HN-JY40 strains of the hepatitis E virus (HEV) isolated from pigs in Henan Province, China, were analyzed and the evolutionary relationship between HN-JY40 and other sequenced strains examined. The whole genome of HN-JY40 was sequenced and analyzed by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction, 3' rapid amplification of cDNA ends (3' RACE) and 5' RACE. Bioinformatic analyses were carried out with Megalign, Expasy, clustal x, and MEGA 4 software. The genome of HN-JY40 was 7 223 bp in size upon removal of polyA sequences. Sizes were 9 bp and 69 bp at 5' and 3' noncoding regions, respectively. The genome of HN-JY40 was predicted to contain three open reading frames (ORFs): ORF1 (5 124 bp) encoding 1 707 amino acids; ORF2 (2 025 bp) encoding 674 amino acids; ORF3 (345 bp) encoding 114 amino acids. Phylogenetic-tree analyses indicated that HN-JY40 is a typical type-IV virus that belongs to a new subgenotype of HEV genotype 4. We sequenced and analyzed the whole genome of HN-JY40. This strategy elicited the genomic characteristics of the HEV isolated from pigs in Henan Province as well as the evolutionary relationships between HN- JY40 and other HEV isolates from pigs. We revealed that the ORF1 of HN-JY40 (153-432 nt) and human HK 104-2004 had high similarity, which offers molecular evidence for uncovering the interspecies transmission of the HEV.
Amino Acid Sequence ; Animals ; Base Sequence ; China ; Cloning, Molecular ; Genome, Viral ; Hepatitis E ; veterinary ; virology ; Hepatitis E virus ; classification ; genetics ; isolation & purification ; Humans ; Molecular Sequence Data ; Open Reading Frames ; Phylogeny ; Sequence Homology, Amino Acid ; Swine ; Swine Diseases ; virology

OBJECTIVE:To establish a method for the determination of dasatinib concentration in human plasma and study the bioequivalence of 2 kinds of tablets. METHODS:In a randomized two-way crossover study,24 healthy male volunteers were divid-ed into two groups,and were administered respectively with test and reference preparations 100 mg under fasting and fed condi-tions. The plasma concentration of dasatinib was determined by LC-MS/MS. Using imatinib mesylate as internal standard,the deter-mination was performed on Welchrom C18 column with mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile-0.1% formic acid(70∶30,V/V). Posi-tive ion scanning was conducted under MRM mode,ESI,and ion pair for quantitative analysis were m/z 488.5→401.2 (dasatinib) and m/z 494.6→394.2(internal standard). DAS 3.2.8 software was used for data processing and variance analysis was adopted to in-vestigate the bioequivalence of 2 kinds of tablets. RESULTS:The linear rang of dasatinib was 1-300 ng/ml. The pharmacokinetic pa-rameters of test and reference preparations under fasting conditions were as follows:cmax were (165.599 ± 67.592) and (164.533 ± 77.960)ng/ml;tmax were(1.145±0.504)and(1.080±0.467)h;t1/2 were(5.080±2.262)and(3.771±1.596)h;AUC0-36 h were (550.487 ± 256.494) and (585.986 ± 324.885) ng·h/ml. The pharmacokinetic parameters of test and reference preparations under fed conditions were as follows:cmax were(163.058±47.533)and(165.440±53.012)ng/ml;tmax were(1.630±1.066)and(1.576± 0.530)h;t1/2 were(4.720±2.677)and(4.311±2.610)h;AUC0-36 h were(568.036±192.521)and(601.100±216.855)ng·h/ml. Relative bioavailability of AUC0-36 h under fasting and fed conditions were(100.2±7.5)% and(99.2±3.8)%. Analysis of variance showed there were no significant difference in the pharmacokinetic parameters of between 2 preparations and cyde(P>0.05),there was statistical significance among subjects(P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS:LC-MS/MS method can determine the concentration of da-satinib in human plasma rapidly;and the two preparations are bioequivalent.

To study the cognitive effects of diterpene ginkgolides (DG), transient middle cerebral artery occlusion (tMCAO)-induced rats were established. tMCAO-rats induced by suture method were divided into sham operation group, solvent control group, NBP group, DG group. The animal experiments in the present study were performed in accordance with the Ethical Guidelines of the Laboratory Animal Welfare Ethical Committee of Peking Union Medical College (00000646, 00000635). The effects of DG on tMCAO rats were evaluated by neurological severity score, cerebral infarction volume measurement, step-down and Morris water maze test. In the acute tMCAO rat model, 100 mg·kg^-1 DG improved the neural score and infarction volume. In the chronic tMCAO rat model, DG 100 mg·kg^-1 significantly improved the survival rate of tMCAO-induced rats. The Morris water maze results showed 100 mg·kg^-1 DG decreased the latency of tMCAO-induced rats to find the platform, while the effect was weaker than the NBP. However, DG 30 mg·kg^-1 did not show a significant effect. In conclusion, DG exerted a therapeutic effect on transient middle cerebral artery occlusion.

To compare the neuroprotective and anti-dementia pharmacological effects of chiral oxiracetam, glutamate and calcium ions were used to establish neuronal injury models in vitro, and the protective effects of chiral oxiracetam on primary neurons were assayed by MTT. Permanent bilateral common carotid artery occlusion (2-VO)-induced rats were randomly divided into sham group, model group, galantamine 3 mg‧kg^-1 group, oxiracetam groups (30, 100 and 200 mg‧kg^-1), S-oxiracetam groups (30, 100 and 200 mg‧kg^-1) and R-oxiracetam 200 mg‧kg^-1 group. The animal experiments in the present study were performed in accordance with the Ethical Guidelines of the Laboratory Animal Welfare Ethical Committee of Peking Union Medical College. Morris water maze and step-down test were applied to evaluate the cognitive dysfunction induced by cerebral hypoperfusion in rats. Oxiracetam, S-oxiracetam and R-oxiracetam exerted protective effects on primary neuronal damage caused by various stimuli, and oxiracetam and S-oxiracetam showed better neuro-protective effects. Morris water maze and step-down results showed that oxiracetam, S-oxiracetam and R-oxiracetam improved the cognition of 2-VO rats. In summary, S-oxiracetam exerted a better neuro-protective effect than oxiracetam and R-oxiracetam.

To enhance the immunogenicity of DNA and adenoviral vector vaccines expressing HIV-1 subtype B gp160, human interleukin 15 (hIL15) DNA adjuvant (pVR-hIL15) was constructed. BALB/c mice received DNA prime/protein boost immunization with pVR-HIVgp160/Ad5-HIVgp160 alone or combined with pVR-hIL15. Cellular and humoral immune responses were evaluated by IFN-gamma enzyme-linked immunosorbent spot assay and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, respectively. Compared with those immunized with vaccines alone, the mice immunized with vaccines combined with pVR-hIL15 had significantly increased specific cellular response and antibody titer (P < 0.05). It suggests that the IL15 DNA adjuvant can enhance the immune responses induced by prime-boost regimen using DNA and adenoviral vector encoding HIV-1 subtype B gp160.
Adenoviridae ; genetics ; Adjuvants, Immunologic ; Animals ; Antibodies, Viral ; immunology ; Antibody Specificity ; Female ; Genetic Vectors ; genetics ; HIV Envelope Protein gp120 ; immunology ; HIV Envelope Protein gp160 ; genetics ; immunology ; HIV Envelope Protein gp41 ; immunology ; Humans ; Immunity, Cellular ; Immunity, Humoral ; Interleukin-15 ; genetics ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred BALB C ; Vaccines, DNA ; genetics ; immunology

Two isomers of nitrochlorobenzene (o-, and p-NCB) were treated by a Pd/Fe catalyst in aqueous solutions through catalytic amination and dechlorination. Nitrochlorobenzenes are rapidly converted to form chloroanilines (CAN) first through an amination process, and then rapidly dechlorinated to become aniline (AN) and Cl(-), without the involvement of any other intermediate reaction products. The amination and dechlorination reaction are believed to take place predominantly on the surface site of the Pd/Fe catalysts. The dechlorination rate of the reductive degradation of the two isomers of nitrochlorobenzene (o-, and p-NCB) in the presence of Pd/Fe as a catalyst was measured experimentally. In all cases, the reaction rate constants were found to increase with the decrease in the Gibbs free energy (correlation with the activation energy) of NCBs formation; the activation energy of each dechlorination reaction was measured to be 95.83 and 77.05 kJ/mol, respectively for o- and p-NCB. The results demonstrated that p-NCBs were reduced more easily than o-NCBs.
Catalysis ; Industrial Waste ; prevention & control ; Iron ; chemistry ; Isomerism ; Kinetics ; Metals ; chemistry ; Nitrobenzenes ; chemistry ; Palladium ; chemistry ; Structure-Activity Relationship ; Waste Disposal, Fluid ; methods ; Water ; chemistry ; Water Purification ; methods

Objective To identify the association strength of the prevalence of HBeAg, cccDNA with the occurrence of HBV related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in high risk male cohort in Qidong area in China. Methods A cohort of 377 middle aged HBV infected men in Qidong was followed from 1989 for 13. 25 years. HCC cases were registered. A matched case-controlled study was conducted on 32 pairs of inherent HCC cases with non-HCC controls. Serum HBeAg was measured by ELISA. cccDNA was detected by semi-nested PCR and verified by DNA sequencing. Standard statistical comparison between the prevalence of each HBV marker in HCC versus control group provided the odds ratio and P-value was used to evaluate its association strength with HCC occurrence. Results Serum HBeAg prevalence was 53. 1% (17/32) in HCC group versus 15. 6% (5/32) in controls, odds ratio (OR) =6. 12, P