Objective To investigate the effect of mechanical thrombectomy device Solitaire AB for the treatment of distal occlusion of the intracranial artery caused acute anterior circulation ischemic stroke. Methods The clinical data of 9 patients with arterial occlusion of distal anterior circulation treated by using the Solitaire AB thrombectomy device were analyzed retrospectively. Seven of them had M2 middle cerebral artery occlusion and 2 had A3 occlusion. Their clinical features,imaging data,treatment,and the results of 3-month clinical follow-up were analyzed. The effectiveness of treatment was evaluated through the recanalization rate after stent thrombectomy,the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)scores before and after treatment,the modified Rankin scale (mRS)scores,and the 3-month clinical follow-up results. The surgery-related complications and mortality of patients were used to evaluate the safety of the treatment. Results (1 )Of the 9 intracranial arterial occlusions,8 were recanalized successfully. The modified thrombolysis in cerebral infarction (mTICI)was 2b or grade 3. (2)The NIHSS score median 9. 5 (3. 0,15. 5)at discharge dropped significantly compared with 19. 0 (16. 0,22. 0)before procedure. (Z=2. 703,P=0. 007). No permanent complications related to operation occurred. Four of the recanalized patients had good prognosis (mRS 0-1)and 4 had disability (mRS 3-4 ). The mRS score of one non-recanalized patient was 4 at the 3 months follow-up. Conclusion The embolectomy effect is good whom using Solitaire AB device for acute occlusion occurred in the intracranial artery M2 or A3 segment. Its efficacy,safety,and indications still need to be further explored in a larger sample controlled trial.

Objective To construct eukaryotic expression plasmid of hCD137 Fc gene and express hCD137 Fc fusion protein with high biological activity. Methods PCR technique was employed to clone the human CD137 cDNA from a normal human activated T cells cDNA library, and then clone its extramembrane encoding region. The extramembrane sequence together with human IgG1 Fc cDNA were inserted into the eukaryotic expression plasmid pcDNA3. CD137 Fc gene was expressed transiently in 293T cells, and then CD137 Fc protein was purified by recombinated protein A affinity chromatography column. At last, the MW, purity and antigenicity of CD137 Fc were identified by sandwich ELISA, SDS PAGE and Western blotting, respectively. Results The ORF of CD137 Fc gene was coincident with what we expected. ELISA and SDS PAGE confirmed protein expression in 293T cells. Western blotting proved the antigenicity of the purified CD137 Fc protein. Conclusion We obtained a purified recombinated CD137 Fc protein with biological activity and the expected MW. This lays the foundation for further studies of CD137 such as its role in immune homeostasis and other biological functions.

Objective To clone the full length cDNA of human LIGHT and to construct the recombinant eukaryotic expression plasmid pCI neo LIGHT for the stable expression on 293T cells. Methods Human LIGHT cDNA was cloned from a normal human activated T cell cDNA library phAD.CAD by PCR. After sequencing, LIGHT cDNA was inserted into plasmid pCI neo for the construction of the eukaryotic expression. The recombinant was transfected into 293T cells by electroporation. The expression of LIGHT on the surface of 293T cells was detected by flow cytometry after screening with G418. Results Sequencing confirmed that ORF of LIGHT gene was intact and right. Restrictive enzyme digestion proved that LIGHT gene was inserted into the recombinant plasmid of LIGHT pCI neo correctly. FACS analysis revealed that about 78.69% 293T cells expressed LIGHT protein on the cell surfaces at 3 months after screening with G418. Conclusion LIGHT gene has been cloned successfully, and a 293T cell line expressing LIGHT protein on its membrane surface has been obtained.

Objective To detect the plasma level of tissue factor (TF) in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients,and to discuss its association with hypercoagulation,venous thromboembolism and prognosis of lung cancer.Methods Sixty-one impatients in our hospital with confirmed lung cancer were enrolled as the study group.Thirteen patients with benign pulmonary diseases and 14 healthy volunteers were selected as the control groups.Bseline and follow-up clinical data were collected from participants.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect the levels of TF in plasma of all subjects.Results The levels of TF in plasma from NSCLC patients and participants with benign pulmonary diseases was significantly higher than that in healthy controls((550.88 ± 201.58) ng/L vs (510.77 ± 201.20) ng/L vs (178.34 ±66.73) ng/L,P ＜0.05).According to the plasma levels of TF,which have been detected in all subjects,the patients were divided into two groups:low level group (range from 103.73 ng/L to 476.22 ng/L) and high level group (range from 476.221 ng/L to 1003.00 ng/L).Statistical analysis showed that there was a positive correlation between plasma TF levels and TNM stages in NSCLC patients (P =0.026).Patient with metastasis had a higher plasma TF level than other patients (P =0.020).The log-rank test revealed that there was no significant difference in survival between the high level group and low level group (x2 =0.145,P =0.704).Multivariate Cox proportional hazards regression analysis indicated that plasma TF levels did not predicted for death(RR =1.001,95％CI0.998-1.004,P=0.452).Conclusion The plasma TF level in NSCLC patients was correlated with TNM stages;it had no significant relationship with hypercoagulation state and survival rate in NSCLC patients.Limitations should be aware of while evaluating the clinical course and prediction of prognosis of NSCLC patients using plasma TF levels.

Objective:To elucidate the relationship between HLA-DQB1 allele polymorphism as well as the expression level of Th1/Th2 cytokines with familial clustering of hepatocellular carcinoma ( HCC) to provide some evidence for the seeking susceptibility gene or resistant gene of HCC in Guangxi yao,China.Methods:With the same sexuality,age ±5 year,40 members whose families have had two or more HCC patients( high-occurrence families) were selected as the case group,and 40 members whose families have no any cancer patient were selected as the controls.Peripheral blood samples were collected to extract DNA,PCR-SSP was used to detect HLA-DQB1 alleles and ELISA was used to detect IL-2,IL-4 and IL-10.Results:(1) The gene frequency of the HLA-DQB1*02/09 alleles in the case group was higher than that in the controls(P<0.05);but the gene frequency of the HLA-DQB1*04/05/06/07/08 alleles were never significant difference between two groups ( P>0.05 ).( 2 ) The gene frequency of alleles HLA-DQB1 in HBsAg positive group and HBsAg negative group were never significant difference (P>0.05).(3)The expression levels of IL-4,IL-10 in the case group was higher than that in the control ( P<0.05 ).( 4 ) The expression level of IL-10 in the positive group of the HLA-DQB1*02 allele was higher than that in the negative group of the HLA-DQB1*02 allele ( P<0.05 ).( 5 ) The expression level of IL-4 in the positive group of the HLA-DQB1*09 allele was higher than that in the negative group of the HLA-DQB1*09 allele( P<0.05) .Con-clusion:(1) HLA-DQB1*02/09 seem to be susceptibility genes of hepatocellular carcinoma in high HCC incidence areas of Guangxi yao.(2) There may be not significant correlation bewteen HLA-DQB1 alleles and the susceptibility of HBV infection in high HCC incidence areas of Guangxi yao.( 3 ) The imbalance of IL-4, IL-10 might be associated with familial clustering of hepatocellular carcinoma in Guangxi yao.(4)The imbalance of IL-10 might be due to the carrying of HLA-DQB1*02;the imbalance of IL-4 might be due to the carrying of HLA-DQB1*09.Through the same approaches,these might lead to the phenomenon of familial aggregation of HCC in Guangxiyao.

Objective: To investigate the role of indoleamine 2, 3-dioxygenase in the development of uterine cervical squamous carcinoma. Methods: From January 2008 to December 2008, 116 uterine cervical carcinoma specimens and 18 metastatic lymph node specimens from patients with CIN Ⅰ-Ⅲ and uterine cervical squamous carcinoma were evaluated for iDO expression by immunohistochemistry. Twenty normal cervical specimens and 20 normal lymph node specimens were used as the controls. Results: The expression of IDO was not found in normal cervix and CIN Ⅰ. In CIN Ⅱ, IDO expres-sion was weakly positive in 2 cases (2/10, 20%) and negative in 8 cases (8/10, 80%). In CIN Ⅲ, IDO expression was weak-ly positive in 8 cases (8/13, 61.5%), positive in 1 case (1/13, 7.7%) and negative in 4 cases (4/13, 30.8%). The positive ex-pression rate of IDO in cervical cancer stage Ⅰ -Ⅳ was 100% (83/83). In cervical cancer stage Ⅰ A and Ⅰ B, the positive ex-pression rate of IDO was significantly higher than that in CIN Ⅱ and CIN Ⅲ (P<0.01). The positive expression rate of IDO in cervical cancer stage Ⅱ A-Ⅳ B was significantly higher than that in Ⅰ A and Ⅰ B. IDO expression was associated with cervi-cal cancer progression (OR=0.807, P<0.01). IDO expression in primary lesions with lymph node metastasis was significant-ly higher than that in those without lymph node metastasis. IDO expression rate was 100% in metastatic lymph nodes. The IDO expression was not associated with cervical squamous carcinoma differentiation degree (OR=-0.139,P>0.05). Conclu-sion: In CIN Ⅱ, escape mechanisms that stimulate cervical squamous carcinoma progression is gradually developed. IDO expression in metastatic lymph nodes is possibly associated with immune tolerance. IDO expression is not associated with differentiation degree of cervical squamous carcinoma. IDO may be a prognostic factor for uterine cervical squamous carci-noma and a therapeutic target for treatment.

ObjectiveTo investigate the correlation of dysphagia and malnutrition of patients with acute stroke and to establish intervention countermeasures.MethodsThe Swallow Water Test was performed by professional rehabilitation nurses in 100 cases of acute stroke patients without food and water within 24 hours after admission and two weeks later to confirm the existence of dysphagia.Rehabilitation exercises of swallow function were performed pertinently.At the same time,we evaluate the state of nutrition of these patients and followed up for two weeks,and to determine the state of malnutrition.ResultsThere was 23.0%(23/100) acute stroke patients didn't pass the initial Swallow Water Test,19 patients (82.5%) with dysphagia could swallow normally before discharge,13% patients needed indwelling nasal-gastric tube.The rate of malnutrition in dysphagia group (34.8%) was higher than patients without dysphagia (11.7%),the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).In addition,the activity ability of daily living was poorer,the disability degree was higher and the average day of hospitalization was longer in dysphagia group in the fourth week.ConclusionsTo estimate the dysphagia timely in acute stroke patients can make the medical staff think highly of this status to formulate the scientific project of nutrition and provide the scientific rehabilitation exercises to the patients.It can decrease the incidence rate of malnutrition,complications and the disability degree of the acute stroke patients and to promote early rehabilitation.

In order to explore new ways in restraining the ascending blood pressure, this paper reports a research on the effects of multi-mode audio frequency pulse modulating laser irradiation with electrical stimulation on the hemorrheology and blood pressure of the spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR). Forty male SHR were randomly divided into four groups: Group A (control), Group B (treated with electrical stimulation on stomach 36 point (ST-36)), Group C (treated with low level pulse laser irradiation on Erjian acupuncture point), Group D (low level laser irradiation together with electrical stimulation on Erjian acupuncture point and ST-36). Laser irradiation lasted for 45 min/ day, while electrical stimulation lasted for 30 min/day. After 10 days' treatment, we compared the hemorrheology and blood pressure of the rats in the four groups. The results were that values of hemorrheology in group A and group C were obviously improved compared with those in the other two groups. Meanwhile, the blood pressures in the three treated groups (B, C, and D) were lower than in the control group after the treatment, and the value of the rats in group A was the lowest. In conclusion, the treatment the laser irradiation combined with electrodes stimulation on spontaneously hypertensive rats brought better results of hemorrheology and blood pressure in the tested rats.
Acupuncture Points ; Animals ; Blood Pressure ; physiology ; Blood Viscosity ; Electric Stimulation ; Electroacupuncture ; Hemorheology ; physiology ; Hypertension ; blood ; physiopathology ; therapy ; Laser Therapy ; Male ; Rats ; Rats, Inbred SHR

Objective: Empirical findings confirmed that autistic and schizotypal traits are associated with attentional function as well as include various dimensions. So far, no study has reported which dimension of these traits relates to attentional networks. This study aimed to find out whether there are associations between attentional networks and autistic traits; and between attentional networks and schizotypal traits. Methods: A total of 449 volunteers was included in this study, and autism-spectrum quotient (AQ), schizotypal personality questionnaire (SPQ), and attention network test (ANT) were used to measure autistic traits and schizotypal traits. The three independent attentional networks, including alerting network, orienting network, and executive control network, were also measured. Results: Autistic traits were associated with the orienting network, whereas schizotypal traits were associated with the orienting network and executive control network. Furthermore, attentional networks could be predicted by specific dimensions of autistic and schizotypal traits. AQ-attention switching [0.104 (-1.175– -0.025), p=0.041] and AQ-attention to detail [-0.097 (-0.798– -0.001), p=0.049] were significant predictors of orienting network and gender were significant predictor of executive network (Beta=0.107; 95% CI=-0.476–10.139; p=0.031). Whereas, schizotypal dimension “interpersonal” was a significant predictor of all three attentional networks [Alerting: 0.147 (-0.010–0.861), p=0.045; Orienting: 0.147 (0.018–0.733), p=0.040; Executive: 0.198 (0.215–1.309), p=0.006]. Conclusion This study demonstrated that autistic and schizotypal traits were associated with attentional networks. The specific dimensions of autistic and schizotypal traits could predict attentional networks. Nevertheless, the attentional networks predicted with these two traits were different.

Objective: Empirical findings confirmed that autistic and schizotypal traits are associated with attentional function as well as include various dimensions. So far, no study has reported which dimension of these traits relates to attentional networks. This study aimed to find out whether there are associations between attentional networks and autistic traits; and between attentional networks and schizotypal traits. Methods: A total of 449 volunteers was included in this study, and autism-spectrum quotient (AQ), schizotypal personality questionnaire (SPQ), and attention network test (ANT) were used to measure autistic traits and schizotypal traits. The three independent attentional networks, including alerting network, orienting network, and executive control network, were also measured. Results: Autistic traits were associated with the orienting network, whereas schizotypal traits were associated with the orienting network and executive control network. Furthermore, attentional networks could be predicted by specific dimensions of autistic and schizotypal traits. AQ-attention switching [0.104 (-1.175– -0.025), p=0.041] and AQ-attention to detail [-0.097 (-0.798– -0.001), p=0.049] were significant predictors of orienting network and gender were significant predictor of executive network (Beta=0.107; 95% CI=-0.476–10.139; p=0.031). Whereas, schizotypal dimension “interpersonal” was a significant predictor of all three attentional networks [Alerting: 0.147 (-0.010–0.861), p=0.045; Orienting: 0.147 (0.018–0.733), p=0.040; Executive: 0.198 (0.215–1.309), p=0.006]. Conclusion This study demonstrated that autistic and schizotypal traits were associated with attentional networks. The specific dimensions of autistic and schizotypal traits could predict attentional networks. Nevertheless, the attentional networks predicted with these two traits were different.