Objective To explore the expression and significance of DPC 4/Smad 4 and nm23-H1/NDPK in human pancreatic carcinoma. Methods The expressions of DPC 4/Smad 4 and nm23/NDPK were detected by immunohistochemical method in 34 pancreatic carcinoma tissues and 34 chronic pancreatitis tissues. Results The positive rate of DPC 4/Smad 4 expression was significantly higher in the chronic pancreatitis than in the pancreatic carcinoma(P

Objective To investigate the expressions of phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome 10(PTEN) and P53 protein in cholangiocarcinoma and evaluate their possible relationship and clinical significance. Methods The expressions of PTEN and P53 in 36 cases of cholangiocarcinoma, eight cases of normal biliary duct and 30 cases of para-neoplastic tissue were detected by S-P immunohistochemistry method. Results The positive rate of PTEN protein expression was 63.89%(23/36) in cholangiocarcinoma, which was significantly lower than that in normal biliary duct (100%,8/8) and that in para-neoplastic tissue(100%,30/30), and which had no relationship with tumor locus, but was significantly correlated with the degree of differentiation and metastasis. The positive rate of P53 protein expression was 44.44%(16/36) in cholangiocarcinoma, which was significantly higher than that in normal biliary duct( 0%, 0/8) and that in para-neoplastic tissue (0%, 0/30), and it had no relationship with tumor locus and metastasis,but was significantly correlated with the degree of differentiation. The PTEN protein expression had correlation with the expression of P53. Conclusion The expression of PTEN protein was significantly lower in cholangiocarcinoma and significantly correlated with the degree of differentiation and metastasis other than the locus of tumor. The expression of P53 protein was associated with the degree of differentiation, but not with the tumor locus and metastasis. Moreover, The PTEN protein expression had correlation with the P53 expression.

0.05).Conclusion Negative peak of click sound-induced myogenic reflex potentials on masseter muscle could be of vestibular origin.We have established an ideal animal model of the acoustically evoked vestibulo-masseter reflex by using a metal clip to maintain masseter muscle tension between the jaw and skull.

Objective To observe the effect of high-dose vitamin C on MMP2 expression and invasive ability in PANC-1. Methods Transwell invasion assay was used to compare the invasive ability of PANC-1 cells in different concentrations of vitamin C treated groups. RT-PCR and Western blot were used to detect and compare the levels of MMP2 mRNA and protein expression in each group. Results Compared with the 0mM vitamin C treated group, the mRNA expression of MMP2 was significantly decreased in 1.0,5.0,10. 0mM group(0. 510 ±0. 004 vs 0. 792 ±0. 006, 0. 391 ±0. 007 vs 0. 792 ±0. 006, 0. 282 ±0. 008vs 0. 792 ± 0. 006, P ＜ 0. 05 ). Compared with the 0mM vitamin C treated group, the protein expression of MMP2 was significantly decreased in 1.0,5.0,10. 0mM group(0. 519 ±0. 004 vs 0. 761 ±0. 014,0. 310 ±0. 007 vs 0. 761 ±0. 014,0. 297 ±0. 008 vs 0. 761 ±0. 014, P ＜0. 05). Compared with the 0mM vitamin C treated group, the invaded cell number was significantly decreased in 1.0,5.0,10. 0mM groups ( 452 ± 22 vs653 ± 28,340 ± 32 vs 653 ± 28,409 ± 33 vs 653 ± 28, P ＜ 0. 05 ). Conclusion High-dose vitamin C can decrease the expression of MMP2 in PANC-1 cells, and weaken its invasive ability.

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Objective:To investigate the effects of slowly release(SR) carbohydrate system on glucose and lipide metabolism in the elder patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods:The previous enteral nutrition was replaced totally or partially with Glucerna in 11 cases of elder patients with type 2 diabetes for 1-3 months.The changes in hemoglobin, lymphocyte counts, serum albumin, total protein, glycemia, postprandial 2 hours blood glucose,glycosylated hemoglobin, triglyceride, cholesterol, kidney function,electrolytes and the symptoms of gastrointestinal tract were observed. Result:Total protein(P

0.05). However,the expression level of TKTL1 gene was significantly downregulated in the CNE cells transfected with siRNA TKTL1 construct compared with the cells transfected with control vector. Cancer cells were arrested in G0/G1 phase,and cancer cell proliferation was significantly inhibited in the CNE cells transfected with siRNA TKTL1 construct. CONCLUSION:TKTL1 plays an important role in the total transketolase activity and cell proliferation of human nasopharyngeal carcinoma. TKTL1 may be considered as a potential target for novel anti-cancer therapy.

0.05); in with ser um condition, the transfection efficiency in Dosper group was significant hi gher than that in Lipofectamine group (P

Objective To construct the retroviral vector inserted SV40 large T antigen gene and transfect it into rat hepatocytes, analyze the status of SV40 large T antigen gene expression in rat hepatocytes, and to establish important basis for clinical hepatocytes transplanation. Methods Retroviral vector inserted SV40 large T antigen gene was(constructed) by DNA recombinant techniques in vitro, then the combinant vector was determined with enzyme(digestion) and sequencing and was transfected into the PA317 cell lines by liposome mediation and screened(anti-G4)18 positive clones. The viral titer was determined with the NIH3T3. After transfected into separated and purified rat primary hepatocytes, the SV40 large T antigen gene expression was detected by PCR and immunohistochemical (methods). Results (1)SV40 large T antigen gene fragment was inserted into retroviral vector in sense orientation. (2)The titer of pseudovirion packed by PA317 cell lines was 1.3?10~6CFU/ml. (3)SV40LT antigen gene was(integrated) into rat primary hepatocytes and its expression in transfected cells at 24 hour was higher than 96 hour (P

OBJECTIVE: To study the clinical features, diagnosis and treatments of primary nasopharyngeal tuberculosis. METHOD: A case report was presented, and meanwhile etiopathogenesis and differential diagnosis were also reviewed. RESULT: A biopsy was taken and the histopathological examination showed tuberculosis granuloma with caseous necrosis. After anti-tuberculosis therapy, the symptoms disappeared. CONCLUSION Not only otologic disorders but also nasopharyngeal diseases need to be considered when aural fullness exists. More importantly, primary nasopharyngeal tuberculosis should be taken as one of the differential diagnosis.
Adult ; Female ; Humans ; Nasopharyngeal Diseases ; diagnosis ; microbiology ; Tuberculosis ; diagnosis