Bacillus subtilis is a good producer of mannanase.This is the first study to investigate mannanase production under solid state fermentation(SSF) by Bacillus subtilis.Bacillus subtilis WY34 was used for the production of extracellular mannanase in the SSF of wheat bran.The highest mannanase activity was 7,650 U/g dry matter when the following conditions were used: wheat bran 5g,initial moisture content 71%,Tween-80 1%,konjac powder 0.4 g,initial pH 7.0,incubation temperature 50 ℃.Enzyme production was increased 178% after optimization.

Objective: To study the pathological characteristics of columnar alteration with prominent snouts and secretions (CAPSS) and its relationship with incidence of breast carcinoma. Methods: One hundred forty-four CAPSS specimens identified by breast core needle biopsies(CNB) were retrospectively evaluated. The CAPSS specimens were subdivided into lesions with (n=108) and without (n=36) atypical ductal hyperplasia and their pathological findings were compared. Results: In situ and invasive carcinomas were found in 21.5% (31/144) of the specimens, including those with and without atypical hyperplasia. We also found that specimens with atypical hyperplasia had a higher malignant incidence than those without atypical hyperplasia (P=0.001). Conclusion: CAPSS, especially when with atypical ductal hyperplasia, are associated with breast carcinoma.

Bioreactor is a key equipment in bioengineering.The bioprocessing efficiency using bioreactors is significantly affected by the reactor configuration.It is apparent that research on the bioreactor structure is one of key issues in bioengineering.Along with industrialization of penicillin mechanically stirred bioreactor was developed,after that large quantity of bioreactors was invented for the sake of the development of mammal and plant cell cultivation,epiphyte cultivation and algae cultivation.Among these bioreactors mechanical stirred bioreactors and airlift bioreactors are very popular.Recent trends of studies on mechanically stirred bioreactors and airlift ones were reviewed.The focus is on the summarization and analysis of 11 kinds of novel bioreactors developed around the world.

The development of laboratory animal science plays a supporting role in the biomedical field, pharmacy and other fields.It is an important symbol to measure the level of science and technology in each countries in the world. The quality of employees directly affects the speed and quality of the development of laboratory animal industry.The purpose of this standard is to regulate the requirements of animal practitioners, to strengthen the training and qualification certification, and to promote the quality of employees.

Objective To explore the effect of ulinastatin treatment on postoperative delirium (POD) in elderly patients receiving hip fracture surgery.Methods Ninety-six elderly patients (38 males,58 females,aged 70-93 years,ASA grade Ⅱ or Ⅲ) undergoing elective hip fracture surgery were randomly divided into two groups using a random number table: ulinastatin group (group U) and control group (group C),48 cases in each group.After spinal anesthesia and fascia iliaca compartment block,ulinastatin 5 000 U/kg diluted with normal saline to a volume of 50 ml (group U) was administered intravenously over 10 min before surgical incision and the equal doses on post-operative days 1,2.The equal volume of normal saline was administered intravenously in group C at the same time.POD was assessed by using the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) on post-operative days 1-3.Serum samples were collected to measure the levels of IL-6,IL-10 and S100β before the anesthesia (T0),at the end of surgery (T1) and three days after surgery (T2) by ELISA.Results The incidence of POD in group U was significantly lower than that in group C (4.3% vs.28.2%) (P<0.05).Compared with T0,the levels of serum IL-6 and IL-10 in group C at both T1 and T2 significantly increased (P<0.05).Compared with group C,serum IL-6 levels in group U decreased at both T1 and T2 (P<0.05).Compared with T0,the levels of serum S100β in group C at T1 significantly increased (P<0.05).Compared with group C,ulinastatin significantly inhibited the release of serum S100β at T1 (P<0.05).Conclusion Ulinastatin can significantly reduce the incidence of POD in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery.The mechanism may involve inhibition of IL-6 and S100β in serum.

Objective To evaluate the effect of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell (UC-MSC) transplantation on cognitive function in endotoxemic rats.Methods Seventy-two pathogen-free male Wistar rats,aged 180-250 g,were randomly divided into 4 groups (n=18 each) using a random number table:control group (group C),endotoxemia group (group E),UC-MSC group (group M),and endotoxemia+ MSC group (group PM).Cognitive function was assessed using Morris water maze test.At 4 h before training on 2nd day of place navigation test,lipopolysaccharide 100 μg/kg was injected intraperitoneally in group E,the equal volume of normal saline was given in group C,UC-MSC suspension 300 μl (5× 105cells,the fluid was normal saline) was injected via the tail vein immediately after intraperitoneal lipopolysaccharide in group PM,and UC-MSCs were injected via the tail vein in group M.At 4 h after injection,Morris water maze test was continued.At 4,24 h and 5 days after intraperitoneal injection or injection via the tail vein (T1-3),6 rats were selected,and blood samples were collected from hearts.The rats were then sacrificed,and the hippocampus was removed.The levels of interleukin-lbeta (IL-1β),IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) in serum and hippocampus were determined.Results Compared with group C,the escape latency was significantly prolonged on 2nd and 3rd days of Morris water maze test,the number of crossing the platform was significantly decreased,the percentage of swimming distance in 1 st quadrant in the total swimming distance was significantly decreased,and the levels of IL-1 β,IL-6 and TNF-α in serum and hippocampus were significantly increased at T1,2 in group E (P＜0.05).Compared with group E,the escape latency was significantly shortened on 2nd and 3rd days of Morris water maze test,the number of crossing the platform was significantly increased,the percentage of swimming distance in 1st quadrant in the total swimming distance was significantly increased,and the levels of IL-1β,IL-6 and TNF-α in serum and hippocampus were significantly decreased at T1,2 in group PM (P＜0.05).Conclusion UC-MSC transplantation can improve the cognitive decline in endotoxemic rats.

Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Breast Neoplasms ; metabolism ; pathology ; Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast ; metabolism ; pathology ; Female ; Homeodomain Proteins ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2 ; metabolism ; RNA, Messenger ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; Receptors, Estrogen ; metabolism ; Transcription Factors ; biosynthesis ; genetics

OBJECTIVETo study the clinical effects of gabapentin on the treatment of pruritus of scar resulting from deep partial-thickness burn.

METHODSA total of fifty-eight patients suffering from pruritus of scar after deep partial-thickness burn were hospitalized from January 2013 to January 2014. Patients were divided into placebo group (n =18, treated with oral vitamin C in the dose of 100 mg for 4 weeks, twice per day) , cetirizine group (n = 20, treated with oral cetirizine in the dose of 10 mg for 4 weeks, twice per day) , and gabapentin group (n = 20, treated with oral gabapentin in the dose of 300 mg for 4 weeks, twice per day) . Before treatment and on post treatment day (PTD) 3 and 28, the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to assess the itching degree, and the mean scores were recorded. The remission rates of pruritus on PTD 3 and 28 were calculated. The adverse effects were observed during treatment. Data were processed with analysis of variance, q test, and chi-square test.

RESULTSCompared with that before treatment, the itching degree of patients with light, moderate, and severe itching in placebo group was not relieved after treatment; the itching degree of patients with moderate or severe itching in cetirizine group was alleviated after treatment, but not in patients with light itching; itching degree of all patients in gabapentin group was significantly relieved after treatment. There were no obvious differences in VAS scores among the 3 groups before treatment (F = 2.78, P > 0.05). On PTD 3 and 28, the VAS scores of patients in both gabapentin group [(2.3 ± 0.8) and (0.6 ± 0.3) points] and cetirizine group [(4.2 ± 1.7) and (2.8 ± 1.2) points] were lower than those in placebo group [(5.7 ± 2.0) and (5.7 ± 1.9) points, with q values from 6.70 to 7.75, P values below 0.05]. The VAS scores of patients in gabapentin group on PTD 3 and 28 were lower than those in cetirizine group (with q values respectively 6.30 and 6.90, P values below 0.05). The remission rates of pruritus of patients in gabapentin group on PTD 3 and 28 were respectively (66 ± 20)% and (91 ± 17)%, and they were higher than those in cetirizine group [(33 ± 8)% and (56 ± 14)%, with q values respectively 4.70 and 3.82, P values below 0.05]. The remission rate of pruritus of patients in placebo group on PTD 3 and 28 was 0, which was lower than that of the other 2 groups each (with q values from 3.94 to 6.76, P values below 0.05). During the course of treatment, 5 patients in gabapentin group suffered from adverse effects including mild-to-moderate drowsiness and dizziness, but they disappeared one week later. No adverse effects were observed in patients of the other two groups.

CONCLUSIONSFor patients with deep partial-thickness burn, gabapentin can effectively alleviate scar itching after wound healing with safety.

Amines ; administration & dosage ; therapeutic use ; Analgesics ; therapeutic use ; Ascorbic Acid ; administration & dosage ; Burns ; complications ; Cetirizine ; administration & dosage ; Cicatrix ; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids ; administration & dosage ; therapeutic use ; Humans ; Pruritus ; drug therapy ; Skin Transplantation ; Treatment Outcome ; Visual Analog Scale ; Wound Healing ; gamma-Aminobutyric Acid ; administration & dosage ; therapeutic use

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AIM: To investigate the incidence of trachoma in children aged 1 to 9y in Hainan Province and determine high-risk trachoma endemic and non-endemic areas in Hainan, and thus provide evidence for developing trachoma control and prevention therapy.METHODS:The areas of investigation were chosen on the basis of past literatures, expert interviews and survey on the spot.In 2013, Hainan Provincial Office of Blindness Prevention carried out the survey in 7 counties including Dongfang City, Wuzhishan City, Ledong County, Baisha County, Baoting County, Lingao County and Changjiang County.In these districts, 356 pupils including 192 boys and 164 girls were examined, their age ranging from 1 to 9 and their average age being 7 years old.The targeted students received the trachoma rapid assessment by the adoption of simplified trachoma classification system which was recommended by the World Health Organization.RESULTS: No case of active trachoma was found among the 356 students.CONCLUSION:The prevalence rate of trachoma in children under 9 years is less than 5% in Hainan Province.Active trachoma is not a public health issue in Hainan Province.