The deletion of tumor suppressor gene PTEN's expression was familiar in many tumors, including prostate cancer. The guide would be given in the diagnosis, therapy and prognosis of prostate cancer by studying about PTEN's tumor suppression mechanism and relation with expression deletion. This review makes an overview focusing on the recent progress of PTEN's structure, function, expression deletion, and the correlation between PTEN and prostate cancer.

LASS gene family is a group of highly conserved and longevous gene LASS protein has a ceramide synthase activity,which can synthesize different types of ceramides.Ceramide is a key intermediate in tumor cells growth,signal transduction and other aspects.Thus it is inferred that the expression of LASS gene can suppress the occurrence and development of tumor within a certain range.

Programmed cell death 5(PDCD5)is a novel gene which can promote and regulate apoptosis. The evidences of some studies show that PDCD5 displays reduced expression in a variety of tumor tissue. Increased expression of PDCD5 can improve the sensitivity of anti-tumor chemotherapy. Because of this feature with PDCD5,it is expected to become a new chemosensitizer.

Nucleic acid aptamer is the systematic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment syn-thesized in vitro screening technology resulting single-stranded oligonucleotides (DNA or RNA),by folding into unique spatial structure specific recognition binding target molecules.Aptamers function is similar to the anti-bodies but more specifically,as novel molecular probes for the field of cancer therapeutics and diagnostics.

Objective To evaluate the clinical significance of retroperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy for benign adrenal tumors.Methods A total of 81 cases of retroperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy from March 2002 to October 2005 was retrospectively analyzed,including 21 cases of Cushing's syndrome,57 cases of aldosterone-preducing adenoma,2 cases of adrenal pheochromocytoma,and 1 case of bilateral adrenocortical hyperplasia.Three trocars were introduced at the lumbar part and a retroperitoneal space was established by blunt dissection with the camera assembly.The tumor was removed by using a harmonic scalpel.Results The procedure was successfully completed in all the 81 cases,with an operation time of 20~140 min(mean,60 min) and an intraoperative blood loss of 20~100 ml(mean,45 ml).There was no need of blood transfusion intra-and post-operatively.Retroperitoneal hematoma occurred in 1 case post-operatively.Follow-up examinations in 37 cases for 3~18 months(mean,11 months) showed normal blood pressure,stature and laboratory findings.Conclusions Retroperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy has advantages of minimal invasion,little blood loss,quick post-operative recovery,and low complication incidence.It should be considered as the first choice for treating benign adrenal tumors.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of transurethral plasmakinetic resection for patients with superficial bladder tumor(SBT) complicated with benign prostate hyperplasia(BPH).Methods A total of 41 patients with SBT complicated with BPH were treated by transurethral plasmakinetic resection in our hospital.Various procedures were selected basing on the location,size,quantity of the bladder tumors,size of the prostate,and degree of adhesion around the gland.Results The opertion was completed in all of the 41 cases.The mean operation time was(67.2?25.3) min for resection of the bladder tumors and(72.3?23.2) min for the prostate.During the surgery,7 cases showed obturator nerve reflex and 2 developed bladder perforation.No patients died or had transurethral resection syndrome or rectal perforation.Six months after the operation,reexamination showed a mean IPSS of 6.2?3.7 and Qmax of(20.1?4.2) ml/s,which were significantly imporved compared with those detected before the surgery [25.3?4.1,(8.9?4.1)ml/s,t=22.209 and -12.174 respectively;and both P=0.000].The patients were followed up for 1 to 4 years,during which 9 cases showed recurent bladder tumor.Conclusions Transurethral plasmakinetic resection is safe and effective for patients with SBT complicated with BPH.The surgical procedure should be determined accordingly.

Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) and regulatory T cells (Tregs) are important inhibitory immune cells.Research finds that MDSCs and Tregs increase in a large number under the conditions of inflammation,infection and tumor and they are able to suppress the immunity system and promote tumorigenesis and metastasis through multiple mechanisms.Finding the causes resulting in the increase of MDSCs and Tregs in tumor microenvironment and the eliminating methods have become new focuses in the field of antitumor immunotherapy.

Objective To investigate the change of sperm mitochondrial membrane potential in obese male infertility patients,and to explore the re?lationship of sperm mitochondrial membrane potential with the reactive oxygen species and free fatty acids in seminal plasma. Methods According to the research conditions,samples were randomly selected by cluster sampling from outpatient,and divided into normal body mass index fertile men as control group(n=51),normal body mass index infertile group(n=36),overweight infertile group(n=44),and obesity infertile group(n=45). Semen routine analysis was performed. Free fatty acid and reactive oxygen species in the seminal plasma was determined by ELSA method,sperm mitochondrial membrane potential was determined by flow cytometry. Results The rate of normal sperm mitochondrial membrane potential in nor?mal weight infertility(27.34%±13.38%),overweight infertility(28.26%±9.76%),obesity infertility group(25.27%±7.51%)were lower than the control group(35.12%±15.90%),the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05). Although obesity infertility group normal rate of mitochon?drial membrane potential were lower than normal weight infertility group and the overweight infertility group,but there was no statistically significant difference. The rate of sperm normal mitochondrial membrane potential was positively correlated with the rate of sperm progressive motility(r=0.29, P<0.01). Free fatty acid was positively correlated with reactive oxygen species in seminal plasma(r=0.30,P<0.01),reactive oxygen species in seminal plasma was negatively correlated with sperm normal mitochondrial membrane potential(r=-0.24,P<0.01). Conclusion Free fatty acid was elevated in the seminal plasma of overweight and obese patients with male infertility,which causes increased reactive oxygen species,reduced mitochondrial membrane potential,and eventually lead to the decline of sperm movement ability. Patients undergoing the treatment should be ad?vised to reduce the high fat diet and perform proper exercise.

Objective To explore the method and the clinical effects of surgical treatment for severe hedge brain injury at frontotemporal bottom. Methods 96 patients with severe hedge brain injury at frontotemporal bottom were scored by GOS before surgery. Then unilateral or bilateral craniotomy was carried out,via a large flap incision in the site of frontotemporal and parietal hair,and the blood clots within the surgical fieldand the inactivation brain tissue having been fell off were removed, and the contusion lesions of brain bottom were exposed, and the inactivation brain tissue was cleared. If the brain injury was serious ,the removal of frontal pole and temporal pole should be proper. Discretion to The removing or replacing the bone flap should be based on consideration of the circumstances. Six nonths or one year after injury,96 patients were scored by GOS again. Results There were 17 cases of grade Ⅰ(17.71%) ,11 cases of gradeⅡ (11.46%),13 cases of gradeⅢ (13.54%),21 cases of grade Ⅳ(21.86%),34 cases of grade Ⅴ (35.42%) in 96 patients. Conclusion Early surgical treatment of severe hedge brain injury at frontotemporal bottom could improve the cure rate and reduce the rate of disability.

BACKGROUND: The data of epidemiological survey on rheumatic diseases such as ankylosing spondylitis (AS) are very rare in China, especially in Shenzhen. The comprehensive understanding of epidemiological situation of AS in Shenzhen can be used to draw up treatment plans by Shenzhen Health Bureau and some other health organizations.OBJECTIVE: To investigate the epidemiological features of AS.DESIGN: Randomized complete collection and cross-sectional investigation.SETTING: Shenzhen Rheumatism Institute of Guangdong Medical College. PARTICIPANTS: From December 2001 to April 2004, totally 6 684 adults aged over 16 years were selected from three regions (one region of river and lakes, one local mountain region and one inhabitant region) of Shenzhen. Among them, 5 922 adults (2 659 males and 3 263 female) were actually investigated and the investigative rate was 88.6%. Males were accounted for 44.9% and females were 55.1%, and the ratio was 1:1.23.METHODS: Step 1 and 2, the investigated individuals were questioned and their answers were recorded by the investigators. The questionnaire proceeded one by one for every individual and proceeded at homes. Step 3,the individuals with positive findings at steps 1 and 2 were examined by rheumatologic doctors. Step 4, individuals with suspected AS were subjected to human leukocyte antigen B27 (HLA-B27) assays, radiographies including plain pelvic films, plain lumbar-vertebral films and if necessary, radiographies at other areas of spinal column as well as peripheral joints.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Frequencies of rheumatic complaints,prevalence rate of AS, positive frequencies of hum an HLA-B27, and comparisons with relevant data abroad.RESULTS: ① General frequency of rheumatism was 21.6%, and the highest complaint was at knee joint, then at waist, shoulder, neck and hand. In female, the frequencies of complaints at every joint mentioned above were higher than those in male (P ＜ 0.05). A total of 13 patients (4.7%) had to discontinue their work because of rheumatic diseases. ②Prevalence rate of AS was accounted for 0.37%, and the ratio between male and female was 4.5: 1. The onset of AS began at middle age in majority patients. ③ Positive frequency of HLA-B27 was 5.0%. ④ Rate of misdiagnosis, the rate of early diagnosis and the rate of long-term irrational drug-usage were 64%, 27% and 73%, respectively.CONCLUSION: In Shenzhen, the prevalence rate of AS (0.37%) is ranked higher than that in Beijing (0.26%), Shantou (0.26%), America(0.20%) and the whites of Greece (0.24%). The differences among them may be connected with the fact that in Shenzhen the young people occupy a large proportion of population.