Objective To study the genetic relationship between Kirgiz individuals living in Sinkiang China and analyze the difference among Kirgiz and the other population with STR polymorphisms. Methods PCR amplification was performed using PE9700, the PCR products were typed by automated sequencer and genescan. Results A database of nine STR loci of Kirgiz was established. It shows there are at least 73 STR alleles and 191 genotypes in Kirgiz. Genotype frequencies distribution showed no deviation from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium by χ2-test. Kirgiz was compared with the other Chinese ethnic groups, then the American Black and the White. Conclusion These results suggested that the nine STR loci and Amelogenin locus were very useful in human identification, biological archaeology and gene resource studies.

Objective In this study,the change of HO-1,RvD1,LXA4 and IL-6 in the patient with ulcerative colitis (UC)was investigated.Effects on the pathogenesis of ulcerative colitis were dis-cussed.Methods The distribution of HO-1 proteins in the colonic tissues in 60 cases of UC and 30 cases of normal control group were detected by SABC immunohistochemistry and perfusion catheter manometer. The slides were then analyzed with an Image Analyzing system to obtain the density of stained proteins.The levels of RvD1,LXA4 and IL-6 in serum by using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).Results The expression of HO-1 in patients with active UC was higher than that in normal group and remission of UC.The levels of RvD1,LXA4 and IL-6 in patients with active UC were significantly higher than that in normal group and remission of UC.The levels of HO-1,RvD1,LXA4 in patients with active UC were posi-tively correlated with IL-6.The levels of HO-1,RvD1,LXA4 in patients with normal group and remission of UC had no relevance with IL-6.Conclusions The expression of HO-1,RvD and LXA4 in activity of the UC may plays an important role in the pathogenesis of gastrointestinal motility disorders such as UC.

Mucin as an important member in gastrointestinal mucus layer has become the focus of research. Many studies suggested that MUC1 mucin is involved in the mechanism of Helicobacter pylori( Hp)infection. It is important to understand the relationship between MUC1 mucin and Hp for preventing Hp infection and gastric cancer. This article reviewed the relationship between MUC1 mucin and Hp.

Objective To investigate the expressions of endogenous cystathionine-γ-1yase (CSE)/ hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and resolvin E1 (RvE1) in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC),and its effect on the pathogenesis of ulcerative colitis.Methods The distribution and expression of CSE proteins in the rectum mucosa in 60 cases of UC and 30 cases of normal control group were detected by Strept Avidin-Biotin Complex (SABC) immunohistochemistry.The average optical density value of CSE was analyzed with an Image Analyzing systems.The expression of CSE mRNA in the rectum mucosa was detected by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).The levels of H2S and RvE1 in sera were detected by spectrophotometry.Results The expressions of CSE proteins in three groups were detected in the rectum mucosa membrane epithelia.The average optical density value of CSE and the expression of CSE mRNA in patients with active UC were higher than that in normal group and remission of UC.The levels of H2S and RyE1 in patients with active UC were significantly higher than that in normal group and remission of UC.Conclusions The abnormal expressions of CSE/H2S and RyE1 in activity of the UC might play an important role in the pathogenesis of UC.

OBJECTIVE:To optimize the extraction technology of total flavonoids for Bone healing formulation in order to use it for preparation research. METHODS:With the content of total flavonoids as the index,L9(34)orthogonal test was employed to investigate the effects of volume fraction of the solvent ethanol,the amount of solvent,extraction times and extraction time on the extraction of total flavonoids for Bone healing formulation to determine the optimal levels of the factors,and verification tests were conducted. RESULTS:The optimal extraction technology of total flavonoids was 1 h reflux extraction for 3 times,with 70% etha-nol 10 times as much as the amount of medicinal materials. Verification tests showed the average content of total flavonoids was 62.03 mg/ml(RSD=0.84%,n=3),that is to say,6.20 g total flavonoids might be extracted from 100 g medicinal materials for the formulation. CONCLUSIONS:The optimal technology is stable and feasible and can be used for the extraction of total flavo-noids for Bone healing formulation and provide a experimental basis for the preparation of Bone healing liniment.

OBJECTIVE:To investigate transdermal behavior in vitro of total flavonoids and its monomer components in Guyu liniment. METHODS:Vertical Franz diffusion cell was adopted to perform a test on excised mouse skin as transdermal barrier. UV spectrophotometry was used to determine the content of total flavonoids,and HPLC to determine the content of monomer flavo-noid hydroxysafflor yellow A(HSYA)to observe transdermal absorption in vitro within 12 hours. RESULTS:The accumulative per-meation quantity Q of the total flavonoids and HSYA in Guyu liniment increased with time(t),demonstrating a significant correla-tion with t1/2,and transdermal absorption was in conformity with Higuchi equation (r=0.995 6,0.999 5);permeate flux of total flavonoids and HSYA were 126.24,47.516μg/(cm2·h). CONCLUSIONS:The transdermal behavior of total flavonoids in Guyu lin-iment is similar to that of HSYA. Both belong to matrix diffusion-type transdermal drug delivery system,with the characteristic of long-term sustained release.

Objective To study the expression of endogenous cystathionine-β-synthase (CBS) and hydrogen sulfide in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), and explore their possible role in the pathogenesis of UC. Methods Thirty patients with active period UC (active period UC group), 30 patients with remission period UC (remission period UC group) and 30 healthy controls (control group) were selected, and SABC method was used to observe the localization of CBS in rectal mucosal tissues. The optical density value of CBS was analyzed with image analysis systems. The relative expression of CBS mRNA in the rectal mucosa tissue was detected by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), and the expression of glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) was detected as an internal reference. The expression level of mRNA was detected by semi quantitative analysis with gel imaging analysis system, and the results were expressed as the ratio of the target bands to the GAPDH absorbance. The serum level of hydrogen sulfide was detected. Results The serum level of hydrogen sulfide, optical density value of CBS and relative expression of CBS mRNA of rectal mucosal tissues in active period UC group were significantly higher than those in remission period UC group and control group: (90.13 ± 3.12) μmol/L vs. (50.34 ± 2.34) and (48.13 ± 2.75) μmol/L, 0.433 ± 0.037 vs. 0.295 ± 0.064 and 0.214 ± 0.026, 1.532 ± 0.134 vs. 1.031 ± 0.107 and 0.986 ± 0.067, and there were statistical differences (P < 0.01); but there were no statistical differences between remission period UC group and control group (P>0.05). Conclusions The abnomal expression of CBS and hydrogen sulfide in aactive period UC may play an important role in the pathogenesis of UC.

Objective: To study the genetic relationship between Kirgiz individuals living in Sinkiang China and analyze the difference among Kirgiz and the other population with STR polymorphisms. Methods: PCR amplification was performed using PE9700, the PCR products were typed by automated sequencer and genescan. Results: A database of nine STR loci of Kirgiz was established. It shows there are at least 73 STR alleles and 191 genotypes in Kirgiz. Genotype frequencies distribution showed no deviation from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium by χ2 -test. Kirgiz was compared with the other Chinese ethnic groups, then the American Black and the White. Conclusion: These results suggested that the nine STR loci and Amelogenin locus were very useful in human identification, biological archaeology and gene resource studies.

Objective To develop an MR optical dual-modality probe targeting angiogenesis of gastric cancer and to study its physical characteristics , in vitro cytotoxicity and magnetic effects of different pulse sequences on 3 T clinical MR scanner.Methods We conjugated GX1-Cy5.5, a novel gastric cancer neo-vasculature targeted peptide labeled with Cy 5.5, to the surface functionalized magnetic nanoparticles according to different molecular weights (1∶100, 1∶500),resulting in dual-modality probe DPs100 and DPs500 (named DPs).The hydrodynamic size and zeta potential of DPs and DPs 500 were analyzed by nano-ZS.The human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and BGC-823 cells were treated with DPs for 24 h, and methyl thiazol tetrazolium ( MTT) method was used to detect the survival rate of cells.DPs with different concentrations were scanned on different MR sequences , and then the relative signal intensity was observed.The absorbance of HUVECs and BGC823 cells treated with DPs of different concentration (0.00, 1.25, 2.50, 15.00, 50.00, 100.00 and 150.00 μg/ml) were compared with single factor analysis of variance.Relative signal intensity of different MR sequences was compared using a paired Wilcoxon signed-rank test.Results The dual-modality probe targeting angiogenesis of gastric cancer was successfully constructed.The hydrodynamic size of iron oxide nanoparticles , DPs100 and DPs500 was (35.23 ±0.07), (39.49 ±0.16) and (40.43 ±1.70) nm and the Zeta potential was (0.31 ±0.20), ( -4.15 ±0.79) and ( -10.51 ± 2.37) mV.The coupled rates of DPs 100 and DPs500 with polypeptide were 92%and 94% respectively.The absorbance of HUVECs and BGC823 cells treated with DPs of different concentrations were 0.76 ±0.04, 0.80 ±0.03, 0.79 ±0.05, 0.75 ±0.06, 0.74 ±0.05, 0.77 ±0.01,0.71 ±0.04 and 0.38 ±0.04, 0.43 ±0.04, 0.41 ±0.03, 0.43 ±0.07, 0.44 ±0.04, 0.41 ±0.07 and 0.40 ±0.04, there was no statistical significance ( F=0.94, 0.51;P>0.05).The signal intensity increased first and then decreased following the increasing concentrations of DPs on T 1WI,especially on FSPGR T1WI (Z =-3.294,P <0.05), while the signal intensity decreased on T2WI or T2*WI.There was no significant differences in signal intensity on FSE T2 WI and SSFSE T2*WI with iron concentration >10μg/ml( Z=-7.110,P>0.05).With iron concentration≤10 μg/ml,the signal intensity on SSFSE T 2*WI was significantly decreased compared to FSE T2 WI ( Z =-2.023, P <0.05 ) .Conclusions DPs may be potential dual-modal probes for characterization of tumor angiogenesis by MR and optical imaging noninvasively , without causing significant effects on the cell activity in vitro , and SSFSE T2*WI may be the most sensitive sequence for DPs evaluation on MR.

Background lnterleuldn-18(IL- 18) plays a key role in the development,progression and outcome of coronary artery disease and its complications.However,its variability relation to the characterization of atherosclerotic plaque and percutaneous coronary intervention are still unknown.Methods Fifty four patients with coronary artery disease [22 patients with stable angina (SA) and 32 patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS)] were enrolled in this study.All patients underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).The stability of the plaques at the criminal vessels was assessed with analogical IVUS.Serum IL-18 levels were measured at the time points of 5 rain before PCI,and Oh,6h,24h and lmonth after PCI in all patients.Results ACS group consisted mainly of lipidic unstable plaques while SA group of fibrous stable plaques.Moreover,compared with those in SA group,eccentricity index (EI) and remodeling index (RI) were significantly higher in ACS group.Positive remodeling was seen in ACS group while negative or no remodeling in SA group.Further,serum IL-18 levels were significantly elevated in patients with ACS than those in SA group before PCI,increased at Oh,6h,24h after PCI (P＜0.05)and were not significant different at 1 month after PCI from those before PCI.Conclusions There is significant difference in the composition and structural characteristics of atherosclerotic plaques between ACS and UA groups.PCI triggersd and enhances the inflammatory response in a short time.Serum levels of IL- 18 are the predictors of progression of unstable plaque in atherosclerosis.Post-operative complications of PCI might be reduced by inhibiting IL- 18.(J Geriatr Cardiol 2008;5:21-24)