Objective To construct and screen the human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) negative regulation factor (Nef) peptide-specific CD4+ T lymphocyte clone.Methods Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) from five asymptomatic HIV-1 infected patients were collected and Bulkcultured with Nef end peptides.The CD4 molecule and intracellular interferon (IFN)-gamma of cultured cells were detected by two-color flow cytometry.The Nef end peptide-specific T cell clone was then constructed by limited dilution and confirmed through enzyme linked immunospot assay (ELISPOT).The best grown cells were selected and cultured as the final clone.Results The Nef end peptide-specific-T lymphocyte clone was successfully constructed from PBMC of one HIV-infected patient and confirmed by ELISPOT.The detection of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-DRB1 type showed that the epitope of this peptide was probably HLA-DRB1 * 0406.Conclusion The Nef end specific-T cell clone is successfully constructed,and a new epitope in the C-terminus of Nef protein and its HLA restriction are identified.

Objective To determine the changes in phosphorylation of conventional protein kinase C?(cPKC?)-interacting extracellular signal regulated kinase 1/2(ERK1/2) in the hippocampus of hypoxic preconditioned(HPC) mice.Methods Healthy male BalB/c mice were used to develop "auto-hypoxia"-induced HPC mice and randomly divided into 3 groups as follows: normoxic control(H0),early(H3) and delayed hypoxic preconditioned groups(H6).Co-immunoprecipitation and Western blot were applied to quantitatively analyze the phosphorylation level of cPKC?-interacting ERK1/2 in cytosolic and particulate fractions of hippocampus of HPC mice.ResultsERK1/2 was co-immunoprecipitated by cPKC? in hippocampus of mice.The phosphorylation level of cPKC? interacting ERK1/2 at tyrosine 204 decreased significantly in the hippocampus of H3 and H6 groups as compared with that of the H0 group(P

The possibility of polyoxymethylene (POM) as heart valve leaflet material was investigated by comparing the hemocompatibility with that of 316L stainless steel and low-temperature isotropic pyrolytic carbon (LTIC). Surface hydrophobicity was characterized by water contact angle measurement. Platelet adhesion, APTT/PT/TT and hemolysis rate tests were applied for evaluating hemocompatibility. The results showed that POM was hydrophobic and had a low hemolytic rate, adhesion amount and activation degree of platelets on POM surface were less than 316L stainless steel, and was similar to LTIC. This research pointed out potential application of POM as heart valve leaflets.
Biocompatible Materials ; chemistry ; Blood Platelets ; Carbon ; chemistry ; Heart Valve Prosthesis ; Heart Valves ; Humans ; Platelet Adhesiveness ; Resins, Synthetic ; chemistry ; Stainless Steel ; chemistry

Objective To study the effects of endothelin (ET) and Xuesaitong injection on hepatic, renal and myocardial tissues after bile duct ligation (BDL) in rabbits. Methods Seventy-two rabbits were randomly divided into three groups: BDL group (24 rabbits), BDL+Xuesaitong injection group (24 rabbits), and sham operation group (24 rabbits). Each group was subdivided into four subgroups of postoperative 3, 6, 9 and 12 d (6 rabbits in each subgroup). Automatic biochemical analysis equipment was used to detect the levels of serum TBIL, ALT, BUN and Crea. The levels of ET in plasma, hepatic, renal and myocardial tissues were measured with radioimmunological method. Results The levels of ET in plasma, hepatic, renal and myocardial tissues in both BDL group and BDL+Xuesaitong injection group were higher than those of sham operation group (P

Objective To observe the curative effect of low melocular weight heparin(LMWH) on the hypercoagulability in acute Kawasaki disease(KD).Methods Forty-six patients were diagnosed KD.Twenty-two cases out of all KD patients whose serum concentration of whether platelet(PLT) or fibrinogen(FIB) was significantly increased or who were found thrombus in their coronary artery by ultrasonic Doppler were treated with LMWH by subcutaneous injection once every day for 7-10 days.All the patients were divided into 2 groups accor-ding to whether using LMWH or not:H group(using LMWH) and NH group(no using LMWH).It were detected before and after treatment that included thrombin time(TT),activated partial thromboplastin time(APTT),international normalized ratio(INR),FIB,plasma mucosity,erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR),hematocrit(HCT) and situation of haemorrhage.Results 1.Before treatment,PLT and FIB of patients in H group were significantly higher than those in NH group(Pa

The key words, social network and author cooperation network in papers ( published in 2003-2014 ) on reform in domestic public hospitals were analyzed using Ucinet and CiteSpace visual softwares with CNKI as the data source.The current situation in reform in domestic public hospitals was revealed by mining its research hotspots, progress and author cooperation .Some suggestions were put forward for strengthening the reform in domestic public hospitals .

Objective To confirm the diagnosis and to localize the pathogenic gene of ectodermal dysplasia in a family SUffering from only hair and nail abnormalities.MethodsBlood samples were collected from 7 affected patients and 15 unafiected individuals in the family.Genomic DNA was extracted from blood samples by routine phenol-chloroform methods.The whole coding regions of candidate genes K16,K17,K6a,K6b and GJB6 were amplified by PCR followed by direct sequencing.Then,the gene mutation was further confirmed at mRNA level by RT-PCR.ResultsA heterozygous missense mutation 3 1G→A in the GJB6 gene.which leads to the substitution of glycine by arginine at codon 11(G11R)on the N-terminal of the protein,was detected in all the patients.but in none of the 15 normal individuals in this family.The mutation was also confirmed in the CDNA originating from the proband's skin biopsy.Conelusionn A missense mutation G31A.which has been shown previously to cause hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia(HED),is localized in the GJB6 gene of patients in this family.

Background Research demonstrated that alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid GluR2 (AMPA-GluR2) is associated with amblyopia.It has been shown that levodopa and cytidine diphosphate choline can improve visual function of amblyopic children,but the mechanism is unclear.Objective This study was to explore the possible effects of levodopa and cytidine diphosphate choline on amblyopia.Methods Monocular deprivation (MD) animal models were created in 60 2-week-old SD rats by monolateral eyelid suturing and observed for 31 days and reared in natural light together with 15 other matched normal healthy SD rats.The models were randomly divided into the MD group,levodopa group,cytidine diphosphate choline group and normal saline control group,with 15 rats for each group.40 mg/kg of levodopa,80 mg/kg of cytidine diphosphate choline,I ml normal saline were given to the rats,respectively,for 28 consecutive days.Expressions of the AMPA-CluR2 protein and AMPA-CluR2 mRNA in the rat visual cortex were detected by immunohistochemistry,Western blot and real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR.Use of the animals followed the Regulations for the Administration of Affairs Concerning Experimental Animals by State Science and Technology Commission.Results The expression values of the AMPA-GluR2 protein (AMPA-GluR2/β-actin) and AMPA-GluR2 mRNA (2-△△Ct) were significantly lower in the MD group than those of the normal control group (protein:0.32 ± 0.02 vs.0.64 ± 0.05,t =13.287,P＜0.05 ;mRNA:0.30±0.01 vs.0.84±0.03,t=38.184,P＜0.05).Those in the levodopa group were significantly increased in comparison with the normal saline solution group (protein:0.59 ±0.04 vs.0.33 ±0.03,t =11.628,P＜0.05 ; mRNA:0.71±0.06 vs.0.33 ±0.02,t =13.435,P＜0.05).The expression values of the AMPA-GluR2 protein and AMPA-GluR2 mRNA were significantly increased in the cytidine diphosphate choline group compared with the normal saline solution group (protein:0.52 ± 0.04 vs.0.33 ± 0.03,t =8.497,P ＜ 0.05 ; mRNA:0.48± 0.04 vs.0.33 ± 0.02,t =7.500,P＜0.05).Conclusions AMPA-GluR2 is associated with the plasticity of visual development.Levodopa and cytidine diphosphate choline may improve visual function by down-regulating the expression of AMPA-GluR2 in the visual cortex.

Objective To investigate the clinical significance of early diagnosis and treatment of impal-pable breast tumor.Methods From Jan.2007 to Dec.2014, 570 patients with impalpable breast tumor were treated.Among them, 107 patients were found with breast nodules by ultrasound scan , 340 patients were found with nodules , calcification or distort gland structure and 123 patients were found with nipple discharge by mam-mography .They were biopsied with various methods such as wire localization guided by ultrasound , X-ray mam-mography and fiberoptic ductoscopy .All patients were treated routinely and followed up .Results The his-topathological examination results were as follows:134 cases of breast cancer (23.51%) and 436 cases of benign lesions.44 breast cancer patients were localized by ultrasound , 78 cases were localized by X-ray mammography, and 12 cases were localized by fiberoptic ductoscopy .All lesions were accurately localized and excised .During the two-year follow up, no recurrence or metastasis occurred .Conclusion Early diagnosis and treatment of im-palpable breast tumor can improve early diagnosis level of breast cancer .

Objective To investigate the significance and safety of repeat transurethral resection(Re‐TUR) for treating stage T1 of non‐muscle invasive bladder cancer .Methods The clinical data were retrospectively analyzed on 41 cases of stage T1 of non‐muscle invasive bladder cancer in this department of our hospital from January 2013 to November 2014 .All cases underwent Re‐TUR at 4-6 weeks after primary surgery .Among them ,33 cases were male and 8 cases were female ,24 cases were single tumor and 17 cases were multiple tumors at first operation .The maximal tumor diameter was ≥ 3 cm in 13 cases and <3 cm in 28 cases . The first treatment was transurethral resection of bladder tumor(TURB‐t) .The pathological report was the stage T1 of urothelium cancer .Results All 41 cases were completed the operation smoothly ,and no serious complication occurred .In the postoperative pathological examination ,7 cases(17 .07% ) had tumor residue or tumor recurrence ,among them ,3 case had residue f tumor base and 4 cases were new onset tumor;the pathological grade at Re‐TUR in 1 case was increased from G2 to G3 .The follow up lasted for 3―27 months(average 13 .2 months) ,9 cases relapsed ,3 cases (42 .86% ,3/7) were positive at Re‐TUR and 6 cases(17 .65% , 6/34) were negative at Re‐TUR .Conclusion Re‐TUR for treating stage T1 of non‐muscle invasive bladder cancer is safe and feasi‐ble ,its significance to pick out high‐risk patient for conducting further active treatment ,which may have certain effect for reducing the recurrence rate of non‐muscle invasive bladder cancer .