Objective To investigate epigenetic inactivation of SPOCK2 gene in the malignant transformation of ovarian endometriosis ( EM ) by comparing the methylation status and protein expression of SPOCK2 gene in the malignant tissues,ectopic endometria and the eutopic endometria of endometriosis.Methods From Jan.2005 to Jan.2011,22 paraffin-embedded specimens diagnosed as malignant transformation of ovarian endometriosis ( EAOC ) including 11 cases with ovarian endometrioid carcinoma,8 cases with clear cell carcinoma,2 cases with serous cystadenocarcinoma and 1 case with mucous cystoadenocarcinoma matched with 22 cases with ovarian endometriosis and 16 cases with normal endometrium form cervical intraepithelial neoplasia(CIN) patients as controls in Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Shengjing Hospital.Twenty-two malignant tissues,15 ectopic endometria and 10 eutopic endometria were captured by microdissection in EAOC group; 22 eetopic endometria and 17 eutopic endometria were captured in EM group; 22 endometrium were captured in the NE group.The methylation statue of SPOCK2 was determined by combined bisulfite restriction analysis,and the protein expression of SPOCK2 was evaluated by immunohistochemistry.Results ( 1 ) Methylation of SPOCK2:in the EAOC group,the frequency of SPOCK2 hypermethylation in malignant tissue was 45％ (10/22),which was significantly higher than 1/15 in the ectopic endometrium (P＜0.05).There was no statistical difference of the frequency of SPOCK2 hypermethylation in ectopic endometrium in the EAOC group(1/15) and EM group (5％,1/22) (P＞0.05).(2) SPOCK2 protein:the loss rate of SPOCK2 was 44％ (11/22) in malignant tissue in EAOC group,which were significantly higher than 2/15 of in ectopic endometrium of EAOC (P ＜ 0.05).However,there was no remarkable difference in loss rate of SPOCK2 protein between ectopic endeometrium of EAOC and endometrium of EM [ 2/15 vs.5％ ( 1/22 ),P ＞ 0.05 ].No significantly difference in loss rate of SPOCK2 in eutopic endometrium was observed among three groups ( P ＞ 0.05 ).(3) The abnormal methylation of SPOCK2 could lead to loss expression of protein ( P ＜ 0.05 ).Conclusion Epigenetic inactivation of SPOCK2 gene is involved in the malignant transformation of ovarian endometriosis.

Structural variation (SV) of the genome is a group of critical genetic abnormalities in hematological tumors. The currently commonly-used cytogenetics and gene testing techniques have significant limitations in the detection of SV. Genome optical mapping technology provides a powerful tool for analyzing SV with ultra-long fragments, high resolution, automation, high throughput and genome-wide range. It is also known as the next-generation cytogenetics (NGC) technology. In recent years, there have been research reports on the use of NGC for the analysis of SV of leukemia genome. The related research progress is now introduced in conjunction with the reports at the 62nd American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of gefitinib on the treatment of advanced NSCLC with brain metastases.Methods 17 cases received gefitinib 250 mg/m2/d,30 days a cycle.Results Objective response rate of 35.3% was achieved,and DCR was 70.6% ,the toxic reactions could be controlled with relative therapy.Conclusion Gefitinib is effective and well tolerable for advanced NSCLC with brain metastases.It is worth to be used.

Objective To investigate the application value of CT/MR image fusing in gross tumor volume (GTV) delineation of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.Methods Twenty-nine patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma to be treated with radical surgery underwent routine CT scanning,MR T2-weighted imaging (T2WI) and diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) before surgery.Diffusion-sensitive gradient b values were taken at 400,600,and 800 s/mm2.GTVs were delineated on the CT image,CT/ MR T2WI,and CT/MR DWI respectively.The MR T2W1 image was used as the intermediary for the fusion of the CT image and MR DWI image.The length of GTVs measured under different imaging conditions were compared with the length of the resected specimen of esophagus.Results The GTV length was (44.94 ± 18.46) and (45.05 ±21.47) mm on the CT images and CT/MR T2WI images respectively.When the b values were 400,600,and 800 s/mm2,the esophageal carcinoma GTV length on CT/MR DWI images was (42.12 ± 17.79),(41.18 ± 17.17) and (39.77 ± 17.66) mm,respectively.The coefficient between the esophageal carcinoma GTV lengths on CT/MR DWI images and the pathological lesion lengths was 0.928,0.926 and 0.927 respectively.Conclusions CT/MR DWI images displays esophageal carcinoma GTV length more accurately,thus guiding the delineation of GTV effectively.

AIM:To study the changes of mitochondria during apoptosis in Jurkat cells induced by arsenic oxide(As2O3).METHODS:By treated with 4?10-6 mol/L As2O3,apoptosis and necrosis of Jurkat cells were assessed by annexin V-FITC/PI double staining flowcytometry.Mitochondrial mass and its membrane potential(△?m)was measured by NAO/PI and DiOC6(3)/PI staining,respectively.Free radical formation was detected by DCFDA staining.RESULTS:After 48 h of As2O3 treatment,the rates of early apoptotic Jurkat cells in As2O3 and control groups were(18.98?1.40)% and(5.17?0.80)%,respectively(P

Objective:To analyze the prognostic factors in patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Methods:A total of 205 patients with pretreated MBC were included in this study. These patients were admitted to the Tianjin Medical University Cancer Insti-tute&Hospital and had undergone radical surgery of breast cancer between January 2008 and December 2010. The clinicopathologic information of the patients was collected in this retrospective analysis. Results: The median overall survival of the patients was 32 months (1 month to 132 months). Luminal A, Luminal B, HER-2 overexpression, and triple-negative patients had a median overall sur-vival of 36 months (4 months to 132 months), 32 months (7 months to 122 months), 29 months (1 month to 85 months), and 24 months (1 month to 98 months), respectively. Univariate analysis showed that lymph node metastases, clinical stage, molecular type, visceral disease, first multiple metastatic sites, and shorter metastasis-free interval were significantly associated with poor outcomes. In multivar-iate analysis, lymph node metastases, clinical stage, molecular type, visceral metastasis, and the number of first metastatic sites were significant predictors of patient survival. Conclusion:Lymph node metastasis, clinical stage, triple-negative breast cancer, and visceral metastasis were used as independent poor prognostic indicators for survival in patients. Results of this study may assist physicians in evaluating the survival potential and determining the appropriate therapeutic strategy for MBC patients.

BACKGROUND:The gut microbiota in our intestine performs numerous useful functions and has a major impact on the host’s health. Recently some studies have revealed that the gut microbiota cannot only control intestinal activity but also affect bone metabolism by regulating the immune system. OBJECTIVE:To review the new research development in the effects of gut microbiota on bone metabolism. METHODS: We retrieved the PubMed database using “gut microbiota, immune system, bone metabolism, osteoporosis” as keywords. A total of 46 articles were included which were related to gut microbiota, immune system and bone metabolism. For the articles in the same field, those published recently or in authorized journals were selected. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Gut microbiota-osteoporosis research wil bridge the gaps between bone physiology, gastroenterology, immunology, and microbiology.In vivo experiments in the germ-free mice and human body have found that the gut microbiota has important effects on bone metabolism, and the intervention of antibiotics, probiotics and prebiotics has further confirmed the effects of gut microbiota on bone mass. The gut microbiota has more obvious effects on bone mass in the adolescent and post-menopause periods.

Objective:To investigate the relationship between the gene polymorphism cluster of differentiation 14 (CD14)-159C/T (rs2569190),and interleukin-8 (IL-8)-251A/ T (rs4073)and the susceptibility of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC),to clarify the influencing factors of susceptibility of NEC and to provide genetics theory basis for the research on the pathogenesis of NEC. Methods:Total 28 newborns with NEC and 41 newborns without NEC were selected.The amplification of peripheral blood DNA was conducted by PCR.The genotypic and allelic frequencies of CD14-159C/T and IL-8-251A/T of the patients were detected by Sanger DNA sequencing method. The relationship between them and the susceptibility of NEC was studied.Results:The distribution of genotypic frequencies of CD14-159C/T and IL-8-251A/T was consistent with Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (P >0.05).There were no significant differences of the allelic and genotypic frequencies of CD14-159C/T,or genotypic frequencies of IL-8-251A/T between two groups (P >0.05).While in NEC group,the T allelic frequency of IL-8-251A/T site was higher than that in control group (χ2 = 4.184, P = 0.041, OR = 2.14, 95% CI: 1.03 - 4.46 ). Conclusion:The polymorphism of CD14-159C/T is irrelevant to the pathogeny of NEC,but T allelic frequency of IL-8-251A/T site might be related to the susceptibility of NEC.So T allele in IL-8-251A/T may be one of the danger factors of NEC.

OBJECTIVE To investigate the status of the management of nosocomial infection in Anhui Province so as to help to improve it.METHODS Twenty-four hospitals were on-the-spot investigated in a way of questioning and sampling using uniform questionnaire by trained investigators.RESULTS 95.83% Of all involved hospitals have built independent department of nosocomial infection management.These departments from 70.83% hospitals play an important role in infection management and 45.83% of them have suitable structure of staff.There are some problems in the key regions of nosocomial infection control such as operating room,blood dialyzing center and sterilization supply department: small work area,old equipment,irrational arrangement,sterilizing inadequately and so on.CONCLUSIONS The work of administration of nosocomial infections needs to be strengthened.

Objective To investigate the expressions and significance of transforming growth factor-beta 1(TGF?1) and its typeⅡ receptor(TGF?RⅡ) in experimental rat ascending aortic aneurysm of rat model.Methods The rat ascending aortic aneurysm models were made by banding ascending aorta of young Wistar rats.The ascending aortas were taken 4 months after operation.Immunohistochemistry staining and Western blotting were used to investigate the expressions of TGF?1 and TGF?RⅡ.Result Immunohistochemistry staining results showed that TGF?1 expressed in all layers of the aortic aneurysm and the control.TGF?RⅡ was extensively located in the hyperplastic intima and tunica media smooth muscle cells in the aortic aneurysm,while there was only a little positive staining in the control group.Western blotting results indicated that the expression levels of TGF?1 and TGF?RⅡ in the aortic aneurysm were stronger than the control,P