Mitochondrial DNA mutations are one of the most important causes of sensorineural hearing loss. A1555G and C1494T mutations of mitochondrial 12S rRNA gene are the molecular basis for aminoglycoside hyper- sensitivity and can lead to aminoglycoside-induced hearing loss. Primary mutations in tRNA such as tRNA(Ser(UCN))7472insC are associated with syndromic hearing loss. While other mutations such as tRNA"(Se(UCN) )G7444A were considered synergy with the primary RNA mutations, modulating the phenotypic manifestation. This review de- scribes a detailed summary of hearing loss associated with mtDNA mutations and/or aminoglycoside antibiotics, and provides the possible molecular mechanisms in deafness expression.
Aminoglycosides ; adverse effects ; Anti-Bacterial Agents ; adverse effects ; DNA, Mitochondrial ; genetics ; Hearing Loss, Sensorineural ; chemically induced ; genetics ; Humans ; Mutation ; RNA, Ribosomal ; genetics

Objective To investigate the curative efficacy of sodium phosphocreatine combined with amin-ophylline in the treatment of postpartum hypertensive heart failure.Methods 80 patients with postpartum hyperten-sive heart failure were randomly divided into the control group and the observation group equally by random number table method,40 cases in each group.The control group was given conventional treatment,such as oxygen inhalation, diuresis by furosemide,strengthening heart by cedilanid,vascular dilation by nitroglycerin,keeping water -electrolyte balance and so on.Besides that,the observation group was given sodium phosphocreatine in combination with amin-ophylline.Then,the curative efficacy,changes of blood pressure,indices of cardiac function and adverse reactions were compared.Results The total effective rate of the observation group was 95.0%,which was higher than 80.0% of the control group(χ2 =4.1 1 ,P <0.05).After treatment,SBP,DBP,LVEDD,LVESD,LVEF in the control group and the observation group were (1 25.7 ±6.5)mmHg vs (1 20.1 ±7.2)mmHg(t =3.651 ),(88.4 ±8.9)mmHg vs (81 .4 ± 9.0)mmHg(t =3.498),(64.0 ±6.8)mm vs (61 .3 ±6.2)mm(t =2.268),(53.7 ±6.3)mm vs (51 .0 ±5.6)mm (t =2.461 ),(38.6 ±9.0)% vs (42.5 ±8.7)%(t =2.476),respectively.In comparison with the control group, SBP[(1 25.7 ±6.5)mmHg vs.(1 20.1 ±7.2)mmHg],DBP[(88.4 ±8.9)mmHg vs.(81 .4 ±9.0)mmHg], LVEDD[(64.0 ±6.8)mm vs.(60.7 ±6.2)mm],LVESD[(53.2 ±5.3)mm vs.(50.2 ±5.6)mm]were signifi-cantly reduced and LVEF[(38.6 ±9.0)% vs.(42.5 ±8.7)%]was significantly increased in the observation group (t =3.651 ,3.498,2.268,2.461 ,2.476,all P <0.05).During the treatment,there was no severe adverse reaction. Conclusion Sodium phosphocreatine combined with aminophylline is effective for postpartum hypertensive heart fail-ure,which can significantly increase curative efficacy,decrease blood pressure and improve cardiac function with less adverse reactions.

The maturity and scientific research strength of medical subjects between PRC and India and between PRC and Japan were demonstrated by comparing the scale and production distribution of international papers authors between PRC and India and between PRC and Japan according to the SCADC(2011), SCIE, InCites Statistical Analysis Database, non-regression fitting curve, K-S Test and Rnew fitting goodness, which showed that SCADC(2011) and SCIE displayed 53 specific medical subjects.Lotka distribution and author scale analysis showed that the maturity and scientific research strength of tropical medicine and pediatrics were lower while those of drug abuse, combined traditional and western medicine, primary health care, medical informatics, parasitology, audiology, speech and language pathology were higher in PRC than in Japan.

Objective To study the effectiveness of niacinamide in treating maintenance hemodialysis patients with hyperphosphatemia.Methods It was a prospective and randomized controlled trial.Patients with hyperphosphatemia (serum phosphate ＞ 1.45 mmol/L) were randomly assigned into two groups:control group (continue their original phosphate binder and rocaltrol treatment) and niacinamide therapy group (additionally received niacinamide,titrated from 600 mg/d to 1200 mg/d).The treatment lasted for 8 weeks.Serum phosphate and calcium were tested every 2 weeks and normalized protein catabolic rate and other relevant indexes were tested monthly.Results 100 patients were recruited and 93 of them completed the trial,including 44 from the therapy group and 49 from the control group.By the repeated measures analysis of variance,changes of serum phosphate in two groups displayed a statistical significant difference,but the levels of serum calcium in both remained steady.At the end of trial,compared to control group,therapy group appeared decreased serum phosphate levels [(1.59±0.36) mmol/L vs (1.94±0.25) mmol/L,P ＜ 0.001] and increased serum HDL levels [(1.32±0.54) mmol/L vs (1.09±0.41) mmol/L,P=0.02].Meanwhile,two groups showed no significant difference in intact parathyoid hormone and alkaline phosphatase.Adverse reactions including thrombocytopenia and gastrointestinal dysfunction were observed in niacinamide therapy group.Conclusions Niacinamide is effective on controlling hyperphosphatemia along with phosphate binder in maintenance hemodialysis patients.It also increases the serum HDL levels.Nonetheless,it is important to monitor the number of platelet.

Objective To investigate the single nucleotide polymorphism at G-395A site of the Klotho (KL) gene and to analyze its correlation with the coronary heart disease(CHD) and serum Cystatin C(Cys C) level in the elderly Chinese Han population in central China.Methods A case-control study was conducted in 278 elderly Chinese Han population in this department,who were divided into CHD group(138 cases)and control group(140 cases) according to bear angiography coronary or not.G-395A polymorphism of KL gene was determined by TaqMan Gene probe method,and the relationship between G-395A polymorphism and coronary heart disease and serum Cys-C level was analyzed.Results Compared with the control group,the frequency of GG genotype of G-395A in CHD group was significantly higher,and the frequency of AA genotype and AG genotype was not statistically significant.The levels of Cys-C in the GG genotype were higher than those in the AA and AG genotypes both in the control group and coronary heart disease group.Conclusion In the elderly Han population in central China,the risk of suffering coronary heart disease is higher among the GG genotype of the G-395A locus of the KL gene.KL gene G-395A site gene mutation may affect the development of atherosclerosis by affecting blood Cys-C levels.

The embedded subject service model in ubiquitous knowledge environments has gradually become an important means to deepen library service and promote its reform.The embedded subject services, established service system, its assessment and its support mechanisms were described, the embedded subject service model of medical library for affiliated hospitals in ubiquitous knowledge environments was elaborated in order to pave the way for improving the future service in college and university library.

Objective:To investigate the expression of inositol 1, 4, 5-triphate receptor (IP 3R)-glucose-regulated protein 75 (Grp75)-voltage dependent anion channel 1 (VDAC1)-mitochondrial Calcium uniporter (MCU) Calcium axis molecules in proteinuria and to explore its upstream regulator. Methods:Sixteen Sprague Dawley rats were divided into control group (6 rats) and Adriamycin (ADR) group (10 rats). Nephropathy rat model was established by single injection of ADR through tail vein.The glomerular expression of IP 3R, Grp75, VDAC1, MCU and the activation marker of mammalian target of Rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) were analyzed by immunohistochemical staining.In cultured mouse podocyte, ADR was used to induce podocyte injury, and the Everolimus of different concentrations was applied for intervention.The expression of the Calcium axis molecules and apoptosis marker was analyzed. Results:Compared with control group, the glomerular expression of IP 3R (0.02±0 vs.0, P<0.001), Grp75 (0.04±0 vs.0, P<0.001), VDAC1 (0.04±0 vs.0.01±0, P<0.001), and MCU (0.05±0.01 vs.0.01±0, P<0.001) were significantly increased in ADR-induced nephropathy rats, and the activation marker of mTORC1 (0.57±0.01 vs.0.18±0, P<0.001) was increased as well.In cultured mouse podocytes, compared with control group, the expression of Grp75 (1.89±1.17 vs.0.16±0.08, P=0.001), VDAC1 (1.59±0.34 vs.0.20±0.07, P=0.006), and MCU (1.56±0.38 vs.0.46±0.35, P=0.014) were obviously increased in ADR induced podocytes, and the activation marker of mTORC1 (2.12±0.08 vs.0.39±0.09, P<0.001) was also increased.Compared with the ADR induced podocytes, the expression of Grp75 (0.26±0.20 vs.1.89±1.17, P=0.001), VDAC1 (0.40±0.26 vs.1.59±0.34, P=0.014) and MCU (0.60±0.32 vs.1.56±0.38, P=0.029) in podocytes treated with ADR and 1.0 nmol/L Everolimus were remarkably decreased, accompanied with the decrease of mitochondrial calcium [(2 664.00±140.57) U vs.(3 025.16±180.92) U, P=0.023] and apoptosis marker cleaved Caspase-3 (0.55±0.28 vs.1.48±0.45, P=0.011). Conclusions:The over-production of IP 3R-Grp75-VDAC1-MCU Calcium axis molecules accompanied with the hyper-activation of mTORC1 was involved in ADR induced nephropathy rats.mTORC1 inhibitor decreased the expression of Calcium axis molecules in mouse podocytes, which might involve in the mechanism of mTORC1 inhibitor′s effects on podocyte.

Objective To construct a rapid genetic DNA extraction method, with nano magnetic beads, self-designed reagents system and extracting process. Method Part I: DNA extraction from old blood cotton swab sample with self-designed DNA extraction kit, then quantiifed by UV spectrophotometer. The method was further optimized on the preliminary results. Part II: All kinds of difficult DNA sample were tested with optimized kit, to detect the applicability of the kit. Result By improving the experimental condition, the extraction effects of different DNA sample is good, meanwhile, the extraction cost is relatively low.