Objective To explore the expression of P16, TGF-β1 and CD44v6 in gastric carcinoma and the relationship between their expression and clinicopathological features. Methods The expressions of P16, TGF-β1 and CD44v6 in 78 cases of gastric carcinoma, 20 cases gastric epithelial dysplasia and 25 cases normal gastric tissues were detected by immunohistochemistiy (SP method). Results The expressions of P16 in gastric carcinoma (46. 2% ) and gastric epithelial dysplasia (60. 0% ) were markedly lower than that in normal gastric tissues (92. 0% ). The expressions of CD44v6 in gastric carcinoma (51.3%) and gastric epithelial dysplasia (45.0% ) were markedly higher than that in normal gastric tissues (4.0% ). The expression of TGF-β1 in gastric carcinoma (65.4% ) was much higher than the counterparts in normal gastric group (12. 0% ) and gastric epithelial dysplasia group (35.0% ). P16 was positively correlated with the differentiation degree of gastric carcinoma, the depth of invasion, lymphatic metastasis and TNM stage ( P < 0. 05 ), and it had no significant correlation with tumor size,vessel tumor thrombus and the progression of the disease. CD44v6 was positively related with the invasive depth of gastric carcinoma, lymphatic metastasis, progression and TNM stage ( P <0.05) and had no significant correlation with differentiation degree of tissue, tumor size and vessel tumor thrombus ( P >0.05). TGF-β1l was positively correlated with the differentiation degree of gastric carcinoma, the depth of invasion, lymphatic metastasis and TNM stage ( P < 0.05 ) and had no significant correlation with tumor size, vessel tumor thrombusand the progression of the disease. There was a significant positive correlation between the expressions of CD44v6 and TGF-β1 of on gastric carcinoma ( r = 0. 532, P < 0.05 ). And a negative correlation was found between CD44v6 and P16 ( r = - 0. 615, P < 0. 05 ). Conclusions P16 ,TGF-β1 and CD44v6 may play a role in the tumorigenesis and progression of gastric carcinoma in some degree. Combined detection of P16, TGF-β1 and CD44v6 may be helpful to judge the degree of malignancy and potential lymph node metastasis and evaluate the prognosis.

Objective To investigate the major types and clinical manifestations of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA)mutations in Chinese patients with Leber′s hereditary optic neuropathy(LHON). Methods A total of 119 patients with bilateral optic neuropathy from 117 pedigrees, including 37 with determinate diagnosis of LHON(group A) and 82 with suspected LHON(group B),were tested for mtDNA mutations by using single-strand conformational polymorphism, mutation-specific primer polymerase chain reaction and sequencing. Pertinent clinical data and history of the patients with the 11778 mutation were collected. Results Nucleotide positions(np)11778 mutation and np 14484 mutation was found in 33 (89.2%) and 3 (8.1%) patients respectively in group A, while np 11778 mutation was obtained in 26 (31.7%)in group B. No 3460 mutation was found in group A or B. The clinical manifestations of 59 patients with np 11778 mutation were as follows: acute or chronic visual loss,no ophthalmalgia, the age of onset of 10-25, and either a central or paracentral scotoma in perimetry. The visual recovery rate was 8.6%～11.6%. Conclusion Chinese patients with LHON have a very high incidence of np 11778 mutation and the clinical manifestations of the patients with np 11778 mutation are similar to those of Caucasian patients.

Objective To explore the expression and clinical significance of two oncogenes,CerbB-2 and p53,on cervical squamous carcinoma.Methods The immunohistochemical S-P process was performed on 45 cases of cervical squamous carcinoma.The expressions of CerbB-2 and p53 on 15 cases of CIN(cervical intraepithelial neoplasia)and on 10 cases of normal cervical tissues were chosen and the relationship between the expressions and the related clinicopathological factors were analyzed.Results The positive expression rate of CerbB-2 on normal cervical tissues, CIN and cervical squamous carcinoma was 0,26.7% and 66.7%, respectively; that of p53 was 0,13.3% and 68.9% ,respectively.From the normal cervical epithelium to the CIN and to the cervical squamous carcinoma,the positive rate of CerbB-2 and p53 was increased significantly(P<0.05);the positive rate of CerbB-2 was associated with the pathological grade and the metastasis of lymph node(P <0.05) and that showed no statistic significance with the clinical stage ,the diameter of tumour,the infiltration of vessel and infiltrative depth(P > 0.05) ;the positive rate of p53 is only associated with the pathological grade(P <0.05) ;the difference between the CerbB-2 and p53 expressions on cervical squamous carcinoma were not statistically significant(P> 0.05).Conclusion The expressions of CerbB-2 and p53 have some practical values on the occurrence, the development and the clinical prognostic evaluation for the cervical squamons carcinoma.

Objective To explore the effect of early rehabilitation on function recovery in stroke patients.Methods 70 patients were divided into two groups, rehabilitation group (38 cases) and control group (32 cases). Rehabilitation group was given clinical treatment and early rehabilitatio therapy, while control group was given clinical treatment and unguided self-training, and the evaluation was done in pre-treatment and eight weeks after the treatment respectively. Motor function of limbs was assessed in Brunnstrom grade and Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA), Neurological Function would be assessed with the scale of Clinical Neurological Function Defects (CNFD), and Activities of Daily Living was assessed in Modified Barthel Index(MBI). Results All scores in the rehabilitation group were superior to that in the control group (P< 0.05). Conclusion Early rehabilitation training on stroke patients may obviously improve motor function, promote neurological function and increasing the activities of daily living.

To study and compare the protective effects of Cordyceps sinensis from different habitats on acute injury of hepatic tissue induced by carbon tetrachloride ( CCl4 ) . Methods:The rat model of acute injury of hepatic tissue induced by CCl4 was established. The biochemical indicators of alanine aminotranferease ( ALT) and aspartate aminotransferease ( AST) in the serum and superoxide dismutase ( SOD) and L-glutathione( GSH) in the liver tissue were detected, and the liver tissue HE staining was used for the histopathology determination. Results:Compared with those in the model group, the levels of AST and ALT in the serum were sig-nificantly reduced, the levels of SOD and GSH in the liver tissue were notably increased, and the necrosis of liver cells was improved in Cordyceps sinensis groups at low, medium and high dose from different habitats (P<0. 05), however, the differences between the two different habitats were not significant (P>0. 05). Conclusion: Cordyceps sinensis from Qinghai and Tibet shows some positive differences in the protective effect on the acute chemical liver injury induced by CCl4 in rats,however, the differences are not remarka-ble.

Objective: To investigate the curative effects of apoptin on the multidrug-resistant model, of human osteosarcoma cell line (R-OS-732). Methods: 363 bpVP 3 gene was cloned into the vector pIRES1 and the recombinant eukaryon expression vector pIRVP3 was transfected into R-OS-732 cells with liposome. The expression of apoptin gene at transcription level was proved by RT-PCR. The pathological changes of the cells was observed by light microscope and electronmicroscope. The transfected R-OS-732 cells were collected after 48 hours. The genomic DNA extracted from the cells was observed by agarose gel electrophoresis. The apoptosis rate of the cells was analysed by flow cytometry. Results: The expression of apoptin gene at transcription level had been proved by RT-PCR. The construction changes of the two groups were obviously different under light microscope: most of R-OS-732 cells in the transfected group existed in form of being away from the bottom of the culture dish after 24 hours, in form of apoptosis after 48 hours and in form of necrosis after 72 hours; but those cells in the controlled group grow luxuriantly. And under electronmicroscope there was much change of cell nucleus between the two groups. DNA ladder of the transfected cells was observed through agarose gel electrophoresis only one band was observed in the controlled group; but bands of fragmented DNA observed in ositive control group. Flow cytometry analysis showed that the apoptosis rate of the cells in the transfected group was relatively higher than that of the controlls( P

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ObjectiveTo observe the therapeutic effect of proprioception strengthening training on knee osteoarthritis.MethodsBased on clinical diagnostic criteria, 80 patients with knee osteoarthritis were randomly divided into a treatment group(41 cases) and a control group(39 cases). The patients in the treatment group were administered proprioception strengthening training, muscle strengthening exercise and treatment with sodium hyaluronate injection of knee joint, while the patients in the control group were administered muscle strengthening exercise and treatment with sodium hyaluronate injection of knee joint. Before and after the treatment, knee function were assessed with Lysholm Assessment Standard on knee function.ResultsThe patients in both groups scored significantly higher on Lysholm on knee function than the patients before the treatment (P<0.01). The patients in the treatment group are better than the patients in the control group(P<0.01).ConclusionProprioception strengthening training can improve the knee function and it is a valid method to treat knee osteoarthritis.

A simple and rapid liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS) method was de-veloped and validated for simultaneous determination of acetaminophen and oxycodone in human plasma. Acetaminophen-d4 and oxycodone-d3 were used as internal standards. The challenge en-countered in the method development that the high plasma concentration level of acetaminophen made the MS response saturated while the desired lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) for oxycodone was hard to reach was well solved. The analytes were extracted by protein precipitation using acetonitrile. The matrix effect of the analytes was avoided by chromatographic separation using a hydrophilic C18 column coupled with gradient elution. Multiple reaction monitoring in positive ion mode was performed on tandem mass spectrometer employing electrospray ion source. The calibration curves were linear over the concentration ranges of 40.0–8000 ng/mL and 0.200–40.0 ng/mL for acetaminophen and oxycodone, respectively. This method, which could contribute to high throughput analysis and better clinical drug monitoring, was successfully applied to a pharmacokinetic study in healthy Chinese volunteers.

Objective:To establish the quality standard for Isatidis folium dispensing granules. Methods:Indigo and indirubin in the granules were identified by TLC. The extract content was determined by a hot dipping method for the determination of alcohol-solu-ble extract. The content of indirubin was determined by HPLC. Results:The spots in TLC were clear and well-separated. The extrac-tion limit no less than 12. 0% was preliminarily drawn up. Indirubin showed a good linear relationship within the range of 0. 50-8. 04μg·ml-1(r=0. 999 9) with the average recovery of 99. 41%(RSD=1. 21%, n=9). The content limit no less than 50. 0 μg per pack was preliminarily drawn up for indirubin. Conclusion: The method is easy-operated and accurate with good specificity for the quality control of Isatidis folium dispensing granules.