Rab GTPases serve as master regulators of vesicular membrane transport on both the exo-and endocytic pathways. Though there are many reports on Rab proteins, the function of these small proteins still remain in speculation. And no report has ever clarified the character of human Rab26. Here it was reported that a novel Rab protein Rab26 is membranous organelle related and in volved inendocytosis of HeLa cells. By using RT-PCR method a novel Rab26 cDNA full-length cDNA of Rab26 that is 1656 bp was identified.The cDNA sequence that at 1197 is 'A' other than 'G', while 'C' at 956 substitutes for 'T', and has 'GCC' insertion at 48 to 50 compared with published sequences. The complete open reading frame (ORF) is 771 bp in length encoding 256-residue protein with a calculated molecular mass of 27.9 ku (GenBank accession No.AY646153), rather than a shorter one with 190-amino acid residue as reported previously. GFP labeled full-length Rab26 expression showed that Rab26 was mainly sublocated in membranous organelles and could enhance endocytosis which means could took PE labeled protein as an endocytic tracer. RT-PCR analysis showed Rab26 was detected to express in several kinds of adenocarcinoma cell lines such as Acc2, AccM, SPC-A1 and HeLa cell lines, which indicated that Rab26 expression might be associated with some carcinomas.

Objective To explore the association between potential intracranial pressure (ICP) and optic nerve sheath diameter ( ONSD) evaluated by transcranial Doppler( TCD) and ultrasonographic measurement in encephalitis patients. Methods A total of 17 patients with encephalitis received lumbar puncture were enrolled continuously in the Department of Neurology and Neuroscience of the First Hospital of Jilin University from October 2019 to January 2020. The ONSD and TCD examinations were performed before the operation of lumbar puncture, and the relevant data were recorded. All patients were divided into the elevated ICP group (more than 200 mmH2O) (n = 10 ) , the normal ICP group (80 -200mmH2O) (n=7) according to the results of the initial ICP. The difference of baseline data, ONSD, and the parameters of TCD such as peak systolic velocity (PSV) , end-diastolic velocity ( EDV) , mean blood flow velocity (MV) , and pulse index (PI) , were compared between the two groups. Moreover, the correlation between ICP and ONSD was analyzed. Results (1 ) The difference of gender, age, body mass index, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure was not statistically different between the normal and the elevated ICP groups (all P >0. 05). The ONSD was significantly lower in the normal ICP group compared with that in the elevated ICP group ([4.2±0.4] mm vs. [ 4.9 ± 0.4 ] mm, t = - 3. 873, P = 0.002). (2) TCD related parameters (PSV, EDV, MV and PI) were not significantly different between the elevated ICP group and the normal ICP group (all P >0. 05). (3) Univariate analyses revealed that ICP was significantly associated with ONSD (r =0. 87 ,P < 0. 01). Conclusion Results of the study indicate that ONSD is a predictive index for elevated ICP in encephalitis patients.

BACKGROUND:Surgical treatment is often required for fractures of the cervical vertebrae. Anterior interbody fusion technology is stil the main method for the treatment of cervical degeneration or traumatic instability. Here, the self-made oval al ogeneic bone pad can adapt to different height and width of the intervertebral space, in line with the physiological shape of the intervertebral space. OBJECTIVE:By comparison with autogenous iliac crest bone, to evaluate various types of self-designed al ogeneic bone pads on anterior cervical interbody fusion. METHODS:From January 2009 to December 2013, 58 patients with cervical disc herniation were enrol ed and subjected to cervical discectomy and anterior cervical interbody fusion. According to different bone grafts, these patients were divided into al ogeneic bone pad and autogenous iliac bone groups. The course of disease was 12 to 24 months. The postoperative effect was measured by Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score, cervical fusion rate, fusion time, operative time, blood loss and rejection rate. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:At 6 months postoperatively, the JOA score of two groups had no significant difference at 6 months after treatment (P>0.05);the cervical fusion rates were 83.7%and 87.8%, respectively, in the al ogeneic bone pad and autogenous iliac bone groups, with no significant difference (P>0.05). Fusion time was higher in the al ogeneic bone pad than in the autogenous iliac bone group (P<0.05). The internal fixators in the two groups were firmed without loosening, and there was no rejection during the fol ow-up. Compared with the autogenous iliac crest bone, anterior cervical interbody fusion with al ogeneic bone pad can achieve satisfactory effects, which can be better for intervertebral fusion and cannot induce pain due to bone cutting.

Objective To evaluate complete mesocolic excision in laparoscopy-assisted right hemicolon carcinoma radical resection. Methods Laparoscopy-assisted right hemicolon carcinoma radical resection with complete right-side mesocolic excision was performed in 36 cases between June 2010 and July 2011 at Zhongshan Hospital,Xiamen University. Results The operations were completed successfully without conversion to open surgery.The mean operative time was (134 ±22) min.The blood loss was (95 ±53 ) ml.The median number of total lymph nodes removed was 15.7.The average time for passage of flatus was (3.1 ± 1.2) d.The postoperative complications were observed in 6 of 36 cases (17％) including lymphatic fistulas in 4 patients,pulmonary infection in 1 patient and postoperative bleeding in 1 case.Conclusions Laparoscopy-assisted complete right-side mesocohc excision can be successfully performed for right hemicolon carcinoma,and the lymphoid tissue could be eliminated maximally.The long-term results need further evaluation.

Objective To explore the influencing factors of patients with post-stroke depression (PSD) and study their impact on the quality of life.Methods Fifty-two stroke patients admitted to the First ospital of China Medical University from February 2015 to May 2015 were randomly selected for the study,and these patients did not suffer depression as evaluated by the depression rating scale.Their age,history of diseases,types of diseases,cause of illness,disease area and treatments were collected in detail.These patients were followed up for six month.The mental state was assessed by Hamilton depressive scale (HAMD) and self-rating depressive scale (SDS).The life quality was evaluated by stroke specific quality of life score (SS-QOL) and modified Rankin scale(mRS).These data were selected by stratified sampling method and analyzed by SPSS 17.0 software.Results The incidence of PSD in elder patients (≥ years) was significantly higher than in the younger patients (P ＜ 0.05).Patients with cardiogenic cerebral embolism are more likely to suffer from PSD (P ＜ 0.05).The patients with infarction in different regions have different probability to suffer from PSD.Those patients with cerebral infarction in basal ganglia exhibited more possibility on PSD than others (P ＜ 0.01).Previous disease,including hypertension,diabetes and coronary disease,had no effects on PSD.There were no significant effects of stroke types and thrombolytic therapy on PSD.PSD had an unfavorable effect on the life quality of the patients.Conclusion The patients with cerebral infarction in basal ganglia,aged over sixty and cardiogenic cerebral embolism are prone to PSD,and we should pay more attention to them.PSD has a negative impact on the quality of life of patients.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the expressions of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) and the BH3-only subgroup of Bcl-2 related proteins (Bim) in multidrug-resistant hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells and their association with drug resistance in the cells.

METHODSThe multdrug-resistant HepG-2 cell line was established by treatment with gradually increasing doses of ADM. CCK-8 assay was used to determine the drug sensitivity of the cells, and the expressions of MRP-1, P-gp, ERK1, ERK2, ERK5, and Bim were detected with Western blot. Bim mRNA expression level was measured using quantitative real-time PCR.

RESULTSThe drug resistance indices to ADM, 5-FU and CDDP was 6.8, 4.10, and 4.5 in HepG-2/ADM cells, respectively. The drug-resistantcells showed marked up-regulation of MRP-1, P-gp, ERK1, ERK2 and ERK5 with down-regulated phosphorylated ERK2 protein expression but no significant changes in phosphorylated ERK1 protein expression to result in a decreased ratio of P-ERK1/2 and P-ERK1/2. Bim mRNA and protein expressions were both decreased in HepG-2/ADM cells.

CONCLUSIONERK and Bim are related to multidrug resistance in HepG-2/ADM cells.

ATP-Binding Cassette, Sub-Family B, Member 1 ; metabolism ; Carcinoma, Hepatocellular ; metabolism ; Down-Regulation ; Drug Resistance, Multiple ; Drug Resistance, Neoplasm ; Extracellular Signal-Regulated MAP Kinases ; metabolism ; Hep G2 Cells ; Humans ; Liver Neoplasms ; metabolism ; Phosphorylation ; Up-Regulation

Objective:To systematically evaluate the risk factors for postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery.Methods:PubMed, Embase, Cochrance Library, CBM, CNKI and Wanfang Databases were searched.Search strategy was subject word combined with random word.The case control and cohort studies involving the influencing factors for PPCs in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture from January 2000 to November 2020 were retrieved.PPCs included pneumonia, aspiration pneumonitis, pulmonary infections, respiratory failure, atelectasis and pleural effusion, etc.The quality of literatures was assessed by using Newcastle-Ottawa Scale, data were extracted and analysis was performed using RevMan5.3 software.Results:A total of 18 studies were finally enrolled, including 15 case control studies and 3 cohort studies.The results of analysis showed that the advanced age, male, history of smoking, low body mass index, history of cerebrovascular accident, history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, history of diabetes, preoperative albumin concentration<35 g/L, preoperative hemoglobin concentration<120 g/L, American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification≥Ⅲ, operation delay≥48 h and general anesthesia were the risk factors for PPCs ( P<0.05). Conclusions:There are numerous risk factors for PPCs in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery, and advanced age, male, history of smoking, low body mass index, history of cerebrovascular accident, history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, history of diabetes, preoperative albumin concentration<35 g/L, preoperative hemoglobin concentration<120 g/L, American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification≥Ⅲ, operation delay≥48 h and general anesthesia are the risk factors for PPCs in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery.

Objective To compare the lung volume before and after the operation for the treatment of chronic empyema with CT 3-dimensional imaging,and to evaluate its role in the assessment of pulmonary function. Methods A total of 78 patients with chronic empyema from 2000 to 2016 in our hospital were enrolled in this study.The patients were divided into two groups according to the operational styles,with 47 cases in the decortication group and 31 cases in the catheter drainage group respectively.Reformation of the chest CT data was used to determine the lung volumes and the routine pulmonary function tests(PFT)were performed before and after the operation. The lung volumes and the PFT results before and after the operation were compared between the two groups with t test. Then multiple linear regression analysis was applied to test the relationship between the lung volumes and the values of PFT after the operation. Results The mean lung volume of catheter drainage group was(1 548±467)cm3,while it was(1 418±802) cm3for the decortication group preoperatively(t=1.665,P=0.07).After the operation,the mean lung volume of decortication group was(2 677±815)cm3,while it was(2 169±185)cm3for the catheter drainage group. There was statistically significant difference for the increase of lung volume between the two groups after operation(t=2.371,P<0.05).There was no significant difference between the two groups before the operation for the values of the PFT(t=1.467 to 1.874,P>0.05). After the operation, the values of the PFT in the decortication group were higher than those in the catheter drainage group(t=1.990 to 2.799, P<0.05). The changes of postoperative lung volume were positively correlated with the values of the PFT(β=0.312 to 0.701,P<0.05). Conclusions Decortication has a better effect on the lung volume and the pulmonary function for patients suffered from chronic empyema. CT modeling (3-dimensional-imaging) is an effective method for evaluating the pulmonary function of postoperative lung according to the lung volume measurement.

Human hydatid disease (cystic echinococcosis, CE) is a chronic parasitic infection caused by the larval stage of the cestode Echinococcus granulosus. As the disease mainly affects the liver, approximately 70% of all identified CE cases are detected in this organ. Optical molecular imaging (OMI), a noninvasive imaging technique, has never been used in vivo with the specific molecular markers of CE. Thus, we aimed to construct an in vivo fluorescent imaging mouse model of CE to locate and quantify the presence of the parasites within the liver noninvasively. Drug-treated protoscolices were monitored after marking by JC-1 dye in in vitro and in vivo studies. This work describes for the first time the successful construction of an in vivo model of E. granulosus in a small living experimental animal to achieve dynamic monitoring and observation of multiple time points of the infection course. Using this model, we quantified and analyzed labeled protoscolices based on the intensities of their red and green fluorescence. Interestingly, the ratio of red to green fluorescence intensity not only revealed the location of protoscolices but also determined the viability of the parasites in vivo and in vivo tests. The noninvasive imaging model proposed in this work will be further studied for long-term detection and observation and may potentially be widely utilized in susceptibility testing and therapeutic effect evaluation.
Animals ; Cestoda ; Echinococcosis ; Echinococcus granulosus* ; Echinococcus* ; Fluorescence ; Humans ; In Vitro Techniques ; Liver ; Mice* ; Molecular Imaging ; Parasites

Human and animal alveolar echinococcosis (AE) are important helminth infections endemic in wide areas of the Northern hemisphere. Monitoring Echinococcus multilocularis viability and spread using real-time fluorescent imaging in vivo provides a fast method to evaluate the load of parasite. Here, we generated a kind of fluorescent protoscolices in vivo imaging model and utilized this model to assess the activity against E. multilocularis protoscolices of metformin (Met). Results indicated that JC-1 tagged E. multilocularis can be reliably and confidently used to monitor protoscolices in vitro and in vivo. The availability of this transient in vivo fluorescent imaging of E. multilocularis protoscolices constitutes an important step toward the long term bio-imaging research of the AE-infected mouse models. In addition, this will be of great interest for further research on infection strategies and development of drugs and vaccines against E. multilocularis and other cestodes.
Animals ; Cestoda ; Echinococcosis ; Echinococcus multilocularis* ; Echinococcus* ; Helminths ; Humans ; Metformin ; Mice ; Models, Animal ; Parasites ; Vaccines