Objective To design and construct a vector of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) small interfering RNA (siRNA),and to investigate the effect of the recombinant plasmid on the proliferation and apoptosis of gastric cancer cell SGC7901. Methods The PAVU6+27-STAT3 siRNA expression vector was constructed, then transfected into the cultured gastric cancer cells SGC7901 by DOTAP method. STAT3 mRNA and protein in SGC7901 were determined by RT-PCR and Western blotting respectively. Cell proliferation was tested by MTT and 3H-TdR incorporation. Cell apoptosis percentage and bcl-2 expression were observed by TUNEL and flow cytometry respectively. Results The PAVU6+27-STAT3 siRNA expression vector was successfully constructed. In the transfected SGC7901 cells, cell proliferation, 3H-TdR incorporation and bcl-2 expression were decreased, and cell apoptosis percentage was increased. Conclusion PAVU6+27-STAT3 siRNA expression vector may be an efficient method to inhibit the proliferation and promote the apoptosis of gastric cancer cells.

Objective:To explore the impact of urinary iodine concentration (UIC) on response to 131I treatment in differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) patients with different risk stratifications. Methods:A total of 181 patients with DTC (75 males, 106 females, age: (44.1±12.5) years), who received the first 131I treatment in Tianjin Medical University General Hospital between January 2018 and February 2019, were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were divided into low- to intermediate-risk and high-risk groups. The treatment response was categorized into excellent response (ER) and non-excellent response (non-ER). Factors being evaluated including age, sex, preablative stimulated thyroglobulin (ps-Tg), UIC, etc. Mann-Whitney U test, χ2 test and logistic regression analysis were used for data analysis. Results:The UIC and ps-Tg in the low- to intermediate-risk group ( n=113) was 111.60(55.80, 204.65) μg/L and 2.08(0.63, 4.91) μg/L, respectively. Compared with the ER subgroup ( n=86), non-ER subgroup ( n=27) had higher UIC and ps-Tg level ( z values: -2.585, -4.511, both P<0.05). In the high-risk group ( n=68), UIC was 115.40(61.23, 167.28) μg/L and ps-Tg was 16.65(4.52, 43.45) μg/L. Compared with the ER subgroup ( n=20), non-ER subgroup ( n=48) had higher ps-Tg level ( z=-4.677, P<0.01), while the UIC was not significantly different between ER and non-ER subgroups ( z=-0.013, P>0.05). The multivariate logistic analysis indicated the ps-Tg level was the significant variable for non-ER in low- to intermediate-risk group (odds ratio( OR)=6.157(95% CI: 1.046-36.227); OR=22.965(95% CI: 3.591-146.857), both P<0.05) and high-risk group ( OR=9.696 (95% CI: 1.379-68.169), P<0.05); a high UIC could be an indicator of non-ER only in the low- to intermediate-risk group ( OR=3.715(95% CI: 1.201-11.488), P<0.05). Conclusions:The non-ER is associated with UIC in the low- to intermediate-risk group; however, UIC does not affect the non-ER in the high-risk group. Higher ps-Tg level is associated with non-ER in patients with low- to intermediate-risk and high-risk DTC.

Objective To investigate the brain glucose metabolism with 18 F?FDG microPET/CT in mouse models of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). Methods A total of 12 healthy adult male mice were randomly divided into sham operation group (group A, n=6) and ICH model group (group B, n=6) by simple random sampling method. The animal models were established by injecting collagenase Ⅳ into the caudate nucleus of mice. Thereafter (5.5±0.3) MBq of 18F?FDG was injected into caudal vein at 6 h, 24 h, 48 h and 3 d, 5 d, 8 d, 14 d, respectively, following anesthesia. 18 F?FDG microPET/CT scans were ac?quired 30 min after the trace injection. SUV in the perihematomal brain tissue of ICH was measured and an?alyzed. Two?sample t test was used to compare SUV between groups. Results ( 1) Some mice had mild neurologic deficit after the sham operation in group A, while all mice had a marked neurologic deficit in group B, especially at 24 h after 18 F?FDG injection. ( 2) After 6 h, FDG uptake in perihematomal brain tis?sue decreased(SUV=0.80±0.04), which significantly lower than that in the opposite side(SUV=1.10± 0?04;t=2.69, P<0.05) and decreased to the minimum at 24 h(SUV=0.50±0.05). 18F?FDG uptake in perihematomal brain tissue began to increase at 3 d(SUV=1.20±0.05) and kept increasing during the 14 d observation. Compared with the group A, glucose metabolism in group B was significantly lower at each time point(t=37.67-86.60, all P<0.05). Conclusions 18 F?FDG microPET/CT may dynamically reflect the changes of brain glucose metabolism in ICH mouse models. The FDG uptake in the center of ICH may disap?pear and the volume of hematoma with decreased uptake may shrink during the observation period.

Objective To compare the effect of Acetate Sodium Potassium Magnesium Calcium and lactate ringers′ as priming solution in pediatrics with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) during congenital heart surgery. Methods Sixty children, aged 1-6 years, weighting 8 to 20 kg, with ASA Ⅱ to Ⅲ class and with ventricular or atrial septal defect elective , received heart surgery with CPB. They were randomly divided into two groups: the lactate ringers′ group (R) and the sodium acetate, potassium, magnesium and calcium glucose injection pre-filled group (L). Levels of artery blood gas, lactic, gluclose, electrolytes were detected at the time points of induction of anesthesia (T1), aortic cross damping (T2), stopping before (T3), and closing chest later (T4). Results Levels of the blood glucose and lactic acid in the two groups post-CPB were increased (P <0.01) at T2 and T3. Lactic acid level in group L was lower than that in group R (P < 0.05), and the blood glucose level in group L was higher than that in group R (P < 0.01). No significant difference was found in the lactic acid and blood glucose post-closing chestbetween the two groups (P > 0.05). Conclusion Sodium, potassium , magnesium , calcium and glucose injection as children CPB priming crystalloid fluid could provide energy substrate, reduce lactic acid concentration, with little effect on electrolyte and blood gas.

Objective To investigate the stress distribution in a cemented femoral component in elderly patients with a partial marrow type Ⅰ intertrochanteric fractures and to compare differences in the stress distribution after a long-and short-stem prosthetic replacement.Methods Spiral CT images of right femur of the volunteer were obtained and processed with Mimics software and modeling software to reconstruct a three-dimensional model of the femur.Based on this,a three-dimensional physical model for partial marrow type Ⅰ intertrochanteric fractures,long-and short-stem femoral prostheses,and cement mantle was established.Subsequently,a three-dimensional finite element model of long-and short-stem prosthetic replacement for intertrochanteric fractures was established using the finite element analysis software,and biomechanical analysis was implemented for the model.Results No significant changes in stress distribution of the femur occurred after long-or short-stem prosthetic replacement.Stress on the femur still presented a gradual increase from the proximal end to the distal end,peaked at the lower 1/3 of the medial and lateral junction and then decreased at the end.A stress concentration zone formed in the medial and lateral end of cement-stem interface in short-stem prosthetic replacement.Besides,the maximum value of stress in the lateral interface reached 15.3 MPa,but without surpassing the fatigue strength of the bone cement.Whereas,a stress concentration zone formed in the distal medial and lateral part of cement-stem interface and the medial middle part of the interface in long-stem prosthetic replacement and the maximum value was also lower than the fatigue strength of bone cement.No significant stress concentration zones were found in the femoral calcar reconstructed using bone cement.Conclusions Cemented long-or short-stem prosthetic replacement achieves no significant alteration in stress distribution of the femur.Loosening probability of the cemented long-or short-stem prosthesis is almost the same,but the latter has advantages of shorter surgery time,minor trauma,and fewer complications and may be more suitable for treatment of the elderly patients with a partial marrow type Ⅰ intertrochanteric fractures.

Objective To investigate the level of serum vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in stable schizophrenia patients, and to explore the relationship between serum VEGF level and clinical symptoms. Methods Seventy-five patients with stable schizophrenia and 40 healthy controls were enrolled. The levels of serum VEGF were detected by flow multiplex protein analysis. The clinical symptoms of patients were assessed by positive and negative symptom scale (PANSS). Results The level of serum VEGF was significantly lower in patients group than in healthy control group [medians (lower and upper quartiles) were 3.77 (2.61, 5.14) pg/mL vs. 6.21 (4.37, 11.16) pg/mL, P＜0.01]. There was no significant difference in serum VEGF levels between patients with different gender, smoking or family history of mental illness (P＞0.05). The level of VEGF was negatively correlated with the total score of PANSS (r=-0.27, P=0.03), negative symptom subscale score (r=-0.25, P=0.04), lack of response score (r=-0.26, P=0.02), but not with other PANSS scores (P＞0.05). Conclusion The serum level of VEGF in patients with stable schizophrenia is lower than that in healthy control group. There is, to some degree, a relationship between the level of VEGF and the severity of clinical symptoms in patients with stable schizophrenia.

Objective: Based on the nature, location and size of parotid tumor, different incisions were chosen and method of selecting the best cosmetic incision for parotid gland tumor operation would be discussed. Methods: 33 cases of parotid benign tumor patients that received by Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery of First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University during 2015-2017 were included in this study. According to the size of the tumor location, different incisions, mainly pretragal vertical, pretragal crutch and rhytidectomy incision were selected. The facial nerve and the great auricular nerve were protected during the operation. In 1-month and 3-month follow-up, clinical examination of temporary facial paralysis, salivary fistula, especially the cosmetic outcome after the surgery were evaluated. Results: The satisfaction rate of parotid cosmetic incision was significantly higher than that of the traditional group, the incidence of transient facial paralysis, salivary fistula was not statistically significant compared with the traditional incision. Conclusions According to the location of parotid tumor, we should choose the proper cosmetic incision approach, which is better than the traditional surgical incision.

This study was aimed to investigate the effect of bortezomib alone or combined with arsenic trioxide on the apoptosis of Jurkat cells and expression of livin mRNA. The Jurkat cells were cultured and treated with different concentrations of bortezomib, arsenic trioxide or their combination for 24 hours. Then, the expression of livin mRNA was detected by RT-PCR, the cell proliferation was analyzed with MTT assay and flow cytometry. The results showed that 5 - 25 nmol/L bortezomib could effectively inhibit Jurkat cells in a dose-dependent manner, the group of bortezomib combined with arsenic trioxide showed more inhibitory effect on Jurkat cells than the effect of bortezomib alone or arsenic trioxide alone on Jurkat cells. The expression of livin mRNA in Jurkat cells decreased in a dose-dependent manner after treated with bortezomib, which was downregulated significantly after combined treatment. It is concluded that bortezomib and arsenic trioxide can induce apoptosis by inhibiting the expression of livin mRNA in Jurkat cells. The combination of bortezomib with arsenic trioxide displays a synergistic effect.
Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing ; genetics ; metabolism ; Apoptosis ; drug effects ; Arsenicals ; pharmacology ; Boronic Acids ; administration & dosage ; pharmacology ; Bortezomib ; Humans ; Inhibitor of Apoptosis Proteins ; genetics ; metabolism ; Jurkat Cells ; Neoplasm Proteins ; genetics ; metabolism ; Oxides ; pharmacology ; Pyrazines ; administration & dosage ; pharmacology ; RNA, Messenger ; genetics

OBJECTIVETo investigate the feasibility of square skin flap for the correction of cryptotia.

METHODSFrom 2001 to 2004, 9 cases (15 sides) with cryptotia were treated with square skin flaps. The upper part of the auricle was distracted from behind the scalp. Based on the Hyakusoku square flap method, 2 triangle flaps and one square flap were designed on the upper part behind the auricle. The flaps were elevated and auricular muscles were released. Then the flaps were transferred.

RESULTSAll the flaps survived completely with good wound healing. The patients were followed up for 3 months to 2 years with satisfactory aesthetic and functional results.

CONCLUSIONSThe square flap is suitable for mild and moderate cryptotia, which provides enough tissue for reconstruction of auriculocephalic sulcus. The method is easily performed with good result and minor donor stie morbidity.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Ear, External ; abnormalities ; surgery ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures ; methods ; Surgical Flaps ; Young Adult

OBJECTIVETo study the relationship between hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and the interaction of polymorphisms in the NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase (NQO1) gene with environmental factors using a hospital-based case-control study. FMETHODS: our-hundred newly diagnosed HCC cases and 400 healthy individuals (non-tumor controls) were enrolled in the study. Demographic information and medical history was obtained by questionnaire. TaqMan minor groove binder real-time PCR was carried out to detect the NQO1 C609T genotype using blood-derived DNA from all study participants. Unconditional logistic regression analysis was carried out to estimate the odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs).

RESULTSThe frequencies of NQO1 609 CC, CT and TT genotypes were 23.75%, 50.25% and 28.00% in the HCC group, and 37.55%, 43.75% and 18.25% in the control group. The differences between the HCC and control group reached statistical significance (all P less than 0.05). The ORs of NQO1 609 CT and TT genotypes were significantly higher compared to the CC genotype; the adjusted OR(95% CI) of CT was 2.106(1.137-3.110) and of TT was 2.564(1.357-4.744). Individuals carrying the NQO1 609 T allelic gene had a significantly higher risk of HCC than those carrying the C allelic gene; the adjusted OR(95% CI) was 1.86(1.235-2.980). Interactions were found between hepatitis B virus infection with hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)-positivity and NQO1 gene polymorphisms (adjusted OR: 2.431) and history of cancer (adjusted OR: 8.3592).

CONCLUSIONThe NQO1 C609T genotype is associated with increased risk of HCC. Interactions between HBsAg-positive infection, history of cancer, and NQO1 gene polymorphisms may contribute to HCC.

Adult ; Aged ; Carcinoma, Hepatocellular ; epidemiology ; genetics ; Case-Control Studies ; China ; epidemiology ; Female ; Genotype ; Humans ; Liver Neoplasms ; epidemiology ; genetics ; Male ; Middle Aged ; NAD(P)H Dehydrogenase (Quinone) ; genetics ; Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide ; Risk Factors