Objective To design a new vacant drowning rescuer in self-help can be effective and free when swimming.Meth-ods Vacant drowning rescuer includes the vacant,life-saving device,the waist straps and the ropes.Results Vacant drowning res-cuer has light weight,high strength,and small size.It is secured to the swimmer′s waist through waist strap and easy to operate. Conclusion Vacant drowning rescuer provides the security for the water activity,which can realize self-help or save others.It can be universally applied for the majority of swimming enthusiasts.

Objective To explore the clinical significance of the blood lactic dehydrogenase(LDH), ?_2-microglobulin(?_2-MG),D-dimer measuring in the diagnosis and treatment of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Methods In 40 cases with NHL,LDH was measured by L-P continuous monitoring method,?_2-MG was measured by luminescent immunoassay,D-dimer was measured by immunoturbidimettic assay.Results The levels of the blood LDH,?_2-MG and D-dimer in patients with NHL were higher than those of in the controls(P 0.05).Con- clusion The levels of blood LDH,?_2-MG,D-dimer can be taken as an auxiliary clinical index to diagnose, classify the phase,evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and prognosis in the NHL patients,and have impor- tant clinical significance.

Objective To analyze the effect of clavicular hook plate(CHP) in treating distal clavicular fracture and acromioclavicular joint dislocation. Methods Eighteen patients with distal clavicular fracture(NeerⅡ) and acromioclavicular joint disclocation(Tossy Ⅲ) were treated by CHP. Results Sixteen patients were observed after operation,according to Lazzcano curative effect standard, fifteen cases were excellent, take 93.75 percent,1 case was good, with 6.25 percent, the excellent and good rates were 100.00 percent. The phenomenon such as the steel plate fracture,loose,escape hook and acromioclavicular joint re-dislocation were not happened. Conclusion CHP is an effective,scientific and convenience way for distal clavicular fracture and acromioclavicular joint dislocation,it worth being promoted.

Objective To confirm the distribution of high arsenic drinking water and the situation of endemic arsenism in Hubei Province, to provide reference basis for prevention and control of endemic arsenic disease. Methods Using typical investigation and sample investigation in 2006 and 2007, the arsenic content of water was detected sampled from 19 counties(cities or communities). And those water samples which were close to or exceeded the stipulated standard were rechecked by the national standard method. Furthermore, the situation of endemic arsenism was investigated in the cities having high arsenic contents of water. Results In 2006,10 028 water samples of 446 villages in 6 counties (cities or communities) were tested, the wells of high arsenic (> 0.05 mg/L) were found in 5 counties (cities or communities) and the proportion of the well that exceeded stipulated standard was 5.29%(530/10 028); In 2007,19 086 water samples of 1282 villages in 17 counties(cities or communities) were tested, the wells of high arsenic were found in 11 counties(cities or communities), and the proportion of the well that exceeded stipulated standard was 1.74%(333/19 086). In these two years, 29 114 water samples were tested, in which 863 water samples were exceeding the stipulated standard. The 2.96% of total wells exceeded stipulated standard and mainly distributed in 179 villages of 12 counties(cities or communities). And the highest arsenic content of water sample was 2.012 mg/L. In the endemic arsenism area, 2 critical, 1 moderate and 1 mild arsenism patients had been found. Conclusions The water of high arsenic content are scattered in Hubei Province and the situation of endemic arsenism disease is mild. Improving water aiming at decreasing arsenic and establishing patient files should be carried out immediately.

OBJECTIVETo study the expression of NFkappaB p65 and its target genes in intestinal metaplasia (IM), dysplasia (Dys), gastric cancer (GC) infected with Helicobacter pylori (Hp) and explore the mechanism of infection by cytotoxin-associated antigen A expressing Hp (CagA(+)Hp) in the development of gastric cancer.

METHODSCagA antibody in blood sample of 289 patients was determined by ELISA. Hp was detected by rapid urease test and Warthin starry staining. Expression of NFkappaB p65 and its target genes in IM, Dys and GC was examined by immunohistochemistry.

RESULTSIn IMI approximately II, IMIII, DysI, DysII approximately III and GC, the expression of NFkappaB p65 was significantly higher in patients with CagA(+)Hp infection than those without CagA Hp infection. In IMIII and DysII approximately III, the expression of NFkappaB p65, c-myc, CyclinD(1) and bcl-xl was significantly higher in patients with CagA Hp infection than those without CagA Hp infection. In gastric cancer infected with CagA(+)Hp, the expression of NFkappaB p65, c-myc, CyclinD(1) and bcl-xl was significantly higher in intestinal type than in diffuse type.

CONCLUSIONThere are different mechanisms in intestinal type and diffuse type in the development of gastric cancer. The occurrence of intestinal type gastric cancer is associated with CagA(+)Hp infection which by NFkappaB p65 upregulating the expression of c-myc, CyclinD(1),bcl-xl in patients with IMIII, DysII approximately III. It may be an effective method to prevent gastric cancer by inhibiting NFkappaB p65.

Adult ; Aged ; Antigens, Bacterial ; analysis ; Bacterial Proteins ; analysis ; Cyclin D1 ; metabolism ; Female ; Helicobacter Infections ; complications ; metabolism ; microbiology ; Helicobacter pylori ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Precancerous Conditions ; metabolism ; microbiology ; pathology ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-myc ; metabolism ; Stomach Neoplasms ; metabolism ; microbiology ; pathology ; Transcription Factor RelA ; genetics ; metabolism ; bcl-X Protein ; metabolism

The aim of this study was to evaluate the homing capabilities of hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells (HSPCs) derived from human placenta tissues (PT). Single cell suspension of human PT was prepared by mechanical method. The expression levels of homing-related adhesion molecules (HRAM) including CD11a, CD49d, CD44, CD49e, CD62L and CD54 on CD34(+) cells and the percentages of CD34(+) cells and their subpopulations in nucleated cells (NC) from fresh human PT, umbilical cord arterial blood (UCAB) and umbilical cord venous blood (UCVB) were detected by using flow cytometry. The results showed that the percentage of CD34(+) cells and CD34(+)CD38(-) cells in placenta were higher than those in UCAB and UCVB. There were no significant difference in percentage of HSPC between UCAB and UCVB. Placenta-derived CD34(+) cells strongly expressed CD11a, CD49d, CD44, CD49e and CD54, among which expression levels of CD49e and CD54 on placenta-derived CD34(+) cells were significantly higher than those on UCAB and UCVB-derived CD34(+) cells. While the percentage of CD34(+)CD62L(+) cells in placenta was only lower than that in UCVB. It is concluded that human placenta is rich in HSPC. Moreover, the expression levels of most HRAM in CD34(+) cells from PT are higher than those from UCAB and UCVB or are close to them. It suggested that HSPCs derived from PT might have stronger homing capabilities than those from UCB.
Antigens, CD34 ; biosynthesis ; Cell Adhesion Molecules ; biosynthesis ; Fetal Blood ; cytology ; Hematopoietic Stem Cells ; metabolism ; Humans ; Hyaluronan Receptors ; biosynthesis ; Integrin alpha5 ; biosynthesis ; Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 ; biosynthesis ; Placenta ; cytology

Several studies have demonstrated the role of 4-1BBL in T cell activation. Furthermore, enhanced 4-1BB/4-1BBL interaction has been shown to amplify T-cell-mediated antitumor immunity in several mouse models. However, when applied in humans, it was difficult to generate sufficient T cells ex vivo and whole cell vaccines to transfer back into patients. To overcome this difficulty, we have focused on producing the human 4-1BBL extracellular domain/anti-CD20 Fab' fusion protein. In this report, PCR and overlap PCR were used to construct the human 4-1BBL extracellular domain/anti-CD20 Fab' expression vector. DNA sequence was analyzed by the Terminus of Dideoxy Nucleotide. The product was purified by affinity chromatography and analyzed by SDS-PAGE and HPLC; its antigen binding activity was examined by rosetting assay. The data of DNA sequence showed that the human 4-1BBL extracellular domain/anti-CD20 Fab' fusion protein was corrected. The fusion protein was recovered in high yield (up to 200 microg/mL) after E-taq purification. The fusion protein was capable of simultaneous binding to stimulated Jurkat cells and Raji cells as shown by cellular rosetting. In conclusion, the human 4-1BBL extracellular domain/anti-CD20 Fab' fusion protein was induced to express in E. coli 16C9. The results of some biological activity experiments indicated that the fusion protein could bind to stimulated Jurkat cells and Raji cells. Furthermore, 4-1BBL-negative tumors can be converted into 4-1BBL-positive tumors by the fusion protein without the need for 4-1BBL gene transfer to the malignant cells.
4-1BB Ligand ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; Antibodies, Bispecific ; immunology ; Antigens, CD20 ; immunology ; Humans ; Immunoglobulin Fab Fragments ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; Immunotherapy ; methods ; Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin ; therapy ; Recombinant Fusion Proteins ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; immunology

This study was aimed to investigate the effects of peripheral blood Th17 cells, IL-17 and IL-21 in the occurrence and development of acute leukemia. 60 patients with acute leukemia (19 patients with ALL, 41 patients with AML) were divided into non-remission group (group A, n=24), remission group (group B, n=36); 25 healthy volunteers were used as control group (group C). In addition to this, these 60 patients were divided into infection group (n=32) and non-infection group (n=28) on the basis of infection status. The concentration of IL-17 and IL-21 in the peripheral blood mononuclear cell culture supernatant after stimulation with anti-CD3 and anti-CD28 mAb were determined with ELISA. The expression of CD4+ IL-17+ cells was determined by flow cytometry. The results showed that (1) the concentrations of IL-17 and IL-21, and proportion of Th17 cells in group A and group B were much lower than those in group C (p<0.05); (2) the expression levels of IL-17 and IL-21, and the proportion of Th17 cells in group A were lower than those in group B (p<0.05); (3) the expression levels of Th17 and IL-17 in infection group were lower than those in non-infection group (p<0.05). It is concluded that Th17 cells may play important roles in the occurrence and development of acute leukemia through secreting IL-17 and IL-21, and their functional level can partially reflect the status of leukemia and can be used to evaluate the risks of infection in patients with leukemia.
Adolescent ; Adult ; CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes ; Case-Control Studies ; Female ; Humans ; Interleukin-17 ; metabolism ; Interleukins ; metabolism ; Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute ; metabolism ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma ; metabolism ; Th17 Cells ; secretion ; Young Adult

Objective: To explore the interaction effects and possible sex differences in childhood emotional overeating and polygenic influences on adolescent pubertal timing and tempo. Methods: In March 2016 (T0), all participants were recruited from grades 1 to 3 from two primary school of Bengbu, Anhui Province using cluster sampling, and follow up surveys were conducted once per year (T1, T2, T3). Emotional overeating was assessed at T1 and pubertal development was assessed annually (breast Tanner stage in girls and testicular volume in boys). The nonlinear growth model was used to estimate pubertal timing and tempo. Polygenic risk scores were calculated based on 17 SNPs for early pubertal timing. Hierarchical linear regression was performed to examine the interaction effects between childhood emotional overeating and polygenic risk scores on pubertal timing and tempo. Results: The complete data of 896 children were analyzed, including 373 boys (41.60%) and 523 girls (58.40%). A total of 203 (22.7%) children reported emotional overeating behavior at T1. After adjusting for several variables including early life adversity, delivery mode, and birthweight, only emotional overeating was associated with accelerated pubertal tempo among girls with a high genetic risk (B=0.19, 95%CI=0.07~0.32， P<0.01), although there was no association with pubertal timing (B=0.14, 95%CI=-0.12~0.41，P=0.28). In girls with a low genetic risk and boys, no evidence was found to support interaction effects between childhood emotional overeating and polygenic influences on pubertal timing and tempo (P＞0.05). Conclusion Emotional overeating was associated with a faster pubertal tempo in girls who had a high genetic risk of early pubertal development.

Objective: To evaluate the development trajectory of sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) intake in childhood, and to explore the influence of different SSB intake patterns on childhood obesity. Methods: In 2016, a follow-up cohort study was carried out in two primary schools in Bengbu, Anhui Province. Three annual follow-ups were conducted in 1 263 children at baseline, and 997 children were included in the final analysis. Parental and student questionnaires were used to obtain basic information related to the children s consumption of SSBs. A group-based trajectory model (GBTM) was applied to classify the development trajectory of SSB intake patterns in childhood. Multiple linear regression analyses were performed to assess the correlation between different SSB intake patterns and childhood obesity. Results: GBTM identified four childhood SSB intake patterns, namely, the "persistently-low group (n=822), “decreasing-after-increasing” group (n=20), “gradually-decreasing” group (n=106), and “increasing” group (n=49). In the decreasing-after-increasing group and the gradually-decreasing group, baseline BMI levels and BMI levels obtained at the three follow-ups were significantly higher than those observed in the persistently-low group (F=6.26, 5.90, 5.99, 5.87, P<0.01). There were sex differences in the association between SSB intake patterns and the children s BMI levels. Among girls, after adjusting for confounding factors, the gradually decreasing group increased by 1.20 kg/m 2(B=1.20，95%CI=0.25-2.15, P=0.01) when compared with the persistently low group at the third follow-up. Among boys, no statistically significant association was found between SSB intake patterns and BMI levels (P>0.05). Conclusion Sex differences were observed with respect to the association between SSB intake patterns and obesity in children. Girls with a higher SSB intake had a significantly increased risk of obesity. Further studies are needed to explore the physiological mechanisms underlying sex differences, to provide the theoretical basis for developing intervention programs to prevent childhood obesity.