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Objective To study the expressions of miR-10a, miR-93 and miR-200a in malignant ovarian tumor tissues and their clinical significances.Methods Real-time quantitative PCR was used to detect the expression of 40 cases of normal ovarian tissue, 40 cases of benign ovarian cyst and 40 cases of miR-10a, miR-93 and miR-200a in malignant ovarian tumor tissues.Analysis of variance and t-Test were respectively applied to compare the expression of miR in different tissues and analyze the correlation between miR and clinicopathological characteristics of malignant ovarian tumor .Kaplan-Meier Log-rank test and Cox proportional hazards regression model were adopted in prognosis.Results The expression lev-els of miR-10a in ovarian cancer tissues were significantly higher than that in benign ovarian tumor tissues and normal ovari-an tissues (p<0.001), whereas the expression of miR-93 and miR-200a in the three types of tissues was no statistically significant difference (p>0.05).The expression quantity of miR-10a in malignant ovarian tumor tissues with greater omen-tum metastasis, lymph node metastasis and distant organ metastasis was significantly higher than that without metastasis ( p<0.05).The median survival time of patients with higher expression of miR -10a was lower than that of patients with low ex-pression of miR-10a (p=0.01).Multi-factor Cox model analysis showed that the expression quantity of miR -10a was an independent factor affecting survival prognosis in patients(p=0.002).Conclusion Our data suggest that miR-10a is asso-ciated with ovarian cancer metastasis, which is the main factor affecting prognosis in ovarian cancer.It might serve as a bio-marker for judging the prognosis in ovarian cancer.

OBJECTIVE To explore the predictive value of human telomerase RNA gene component(hTERC) gene amplification and high-risk human papilomavirus(HR-HPV) testing in cervical intraepithelial neoplasia(CIN) as a marker for early diagnosis of cervix carcinoma.METHODS Fluorescence in situ hybridization(FISH) was used to detect the amplification of hTERC of cervical epithelial cells in 72 cases.By using hybrid capture 2(HC-2),two types of the HR-HPV DNA(HPV16/18) of each case were detected.Then,the results were compared with the pathologic diagnosis.The dual-color probe we used was GLP TERC/CSP 3.HeLa cells and lymphocytes from normal marrow were the positive control,while the cervical specimens from healthy outpatients were the negative control.RESULTS hTERC Gene amplification of specimens was tested in 72 cases,the positive amplification rate of hTERC gene in the cervicitis/CINⅠgroup and normal,compared to the cervical carcinomas(100%) and CIN Ⅱ/Ⅲ(68.75%),which showed a significant difference.The rates in CINⅡ and CINⅢ were 60.00% and 83.33%,respectively,which showed a significant difference compared with normal and CINⅠ/inflammation groups.hTERC gene amplification was positive in both HeLa cells and lymphocytes from normal marrow and HC-2 testing was positive in 32 cases of patients containing 11 cases of CINⅡ/Ⅲ,3 cases of cervical cancer,18 cases of cervicitis/CIN1 diagnosed.The positive predictive value(PPV) and specificity(Sp) of hTERC for the high-grade CIN was significantly higher than the PPV and Sp of HC-2 HR-HPV testing.CONCLUSIONS hTERC Gene involves in the progression and occurrence of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and cervical squamous carcinoma.As a marker for early diagnosis of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and cervical squamous carcinoma,the FISH method for hTERC gene is more reliable to differentiate the malignant diseases from the benign ones in cervixes than HC-2 HR-HPV DNA testing.The combined detection of HR-HPV and hTERC gene will provide more effective and suitable management to enhance the early diagnosis rate of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and cervical squamous carcinoma.

Objective To investigate the cognition and behaviors of sun-protection and the facial photoaging in a Nanjing population, and to analyze the relationships between them. Methods The objects being investigated in Nanjing (n=974) were divided into 10 groups according to age. The ordinary information, knowledge and behavior of sun-protection and Glogau photoageing type of face were studied by questionnaires. The results were analyzed by a logistic regression model to select the related factors to photoageing. Results The risk of skin photoageing increased with age. Most of the 46-65 years old crowds were type Ⅲ photoageing. Most of the objects being investigated had some knowledge and active awareness of sun-protection and could use some ways to protect themselves from sun. However, most people did not use the sunscreen correctly. Those who had higher level awareness and knowledge of sunprotection suffered less risk from skin photoageing. Sunbath without sunscreen for a long time outside activity was a high risk factor of development to skin photoageing. Shade, broad-brimmed hat and sun-protection in autumn were the protective factors. Conclusion Active awareness and correct methods could help prevent skin photoageing. In order to avoid the damages to skin from ultraviolet efficiently, the accurate ways of using sunscreens should be well understood.

BACKGROUND: Retinitis pigmentosa(RP) is a group of commonest genetic blindness-inducing eyeground diseases, which have relative great heterogenicity in both heredity and phenotype. Pierce et al discovered a new retinal photoreceptor cell specific gene-RP1 in 1999, and also found in their following research that the mutation of this gene can induce autosomal dominant RP(adRP) . Present RP1 molecular genetic researches mainly concentrate in Caucasians.OBJECTIVE: To investigate the mutation frequency, characteristics of RP1gene in Chinese RP patients and its role in RP pathogenesis.DESIGN: A comparative study by employing RP patients as subjects and healthy individuals as control.SETTING: Gene diagnosis and therapy center in a hospital affiliated to a military medical university of Chinese PLA.PARTICIPANTS: Totally 101 RP patients without genetic classification were visited patients of the outpatient Department of Ophthalmology of Hong Kong Prince Wales Hospital and Hong Kong Hospital of Ophthalmology between January 1998 and December 2001, which aged between 10 and 79years old(including 43 male and 58 female cases) with an average age of 40years old. Inclusive criteria: Cases who were in accordance with the general national and international standards for RP diagnosis(including funduscope observation and electroretinogram test). Exclusive criteria: patients of other retinal pathological changes. A total of 190 healthy adults were selected in control group, which had no RP family history and no RP or other eye diseases in eye examination, for the confirmation of whether the detected variation was the polymorphism of RP1 gene.METHODS: Totally 101 cases received conformation sensitive electrophoresis(CSGE) and DNA direct sequencing analyses to detect the point mutation in entire RP1 gene encoding range.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Mutation frequency and patterns of RP1gene in Chinese RP patients and its role in RP pathogenesis.RESULTS: The mutation detectable rate of RP1 gene in all PR patients was 1/101. Mutation ultimately caused serious truncation in RP1 protein. The phenotype of the disease might be originated from functional deficiency in PR1protein synthesis. In addition, 10 missense mutations were found in our study population, most of which were RP1 gene polymorphism except the unconfirmed pathological significance of M479I.CONCLUSION: The deletion of corresponding segments(codon 1052-1933) in RP1 protein would induce RP. Large-scale RP1 genotying is necessary, which also can discover more RP-inducing mutation and RP1 gene polymorphism different from other races simultaneously for further fundamental therapy of RP and thorough improvement of the quality of life of the patients.

A novel citrinin derivative, penicitrinol L (1), along with two known analogues, penidicitrinin B (2) and pennicitrinone A (3) were isolated from the marine-source fungus Penicillium citrinum. The structure of the new compound was elucidated by spectroscopic methods including one and two-dimensional NMR as well as high-resolution mass spectrometric analysis. Furthermore, compound 1 showed modest cytotoxic activity against HL-60 cell line and compound 3 showed weak cytotoxic activity against A375 cell line.

Objective To investigate perioperative nursing of respiratory system in severe scoliosis patients.Methods 26 severe scoliosis patients with respiratory function training before operation were retrospected.All of them tested pulmonary function before and after training,postoperative respiratory system nursing were also taken to maintain airway unobstructed,including respiratory rate and oxygen saturation monitoring,effective pain management and respiratory complications controlling.Results The average forced vital capacity(FVC)was 45.9%and 52.1%before and after breathing exercises,the mean forced expiratory volume in one second(FEV1)was 43.8%and 48.8%before and after breathing exercises,with lung function improvement in 69.2%patients. There were two hemopneumothorax and three mild or moderate pleural effusion occurred within 10 days after surgery,but all recovered after effective treatment and nursing.Conclusions Perioperative systematic and effective training in respiratory function and airway management can improve lung function and surgical safety,reduce the incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications,and promote early rehabilitation .

OBJECTIVE To discuss the feasibility of signal amplification method with cationic conjugated polymers(liposome) applied during the detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa using piezoelectric gene biosensors.(METHODS) Oligonucleotide probe for P.aeruginosa was immobilized on the surface of gene sensor array and(hybridized) by PCR production of P.aeruginosa.After hybridization,liposome was added.The frequency shifts were recorded and compared with those ones of the control groups.RESULTS The frequency shifts were(significantly) increasing when adding liposome and the compatible concentration of liposome was 0.8?g/?l.(CONCLUSIONS) Liposome signal amplification is proved to be an effective method to amplify the piezoelectric(signal).

Objective:To study the effects of glutamine on the rehabilitation and the immune function in patients with acute stroke. Methods: The study included 57 patients with cerebral ischemia and 29 patients with brain hemorrhage.Nutritional and immune function parameters were evaluated at admission and after 2 weeks following stroke respectively.Neurological deficit was also evaluated by the Chinese Stroke Scale at admission and after 28 days following stroke.The infective complications were investigated. Results:At the same duration after acute stroke,the extent of neurological deficit recovery was significantly lower in the control group than the glutamine group.The rate of the infective complications was significantly higher and it's duration was significantly longer in the control group than the glutamine group.The degree of nutriture and immune function deteriorating was significantly severer in the control group than the glutamine peptide group. Conclusion:Parenteral glutamine supplements is helpful for the rehabilitation and in preventing deterioration of nutrition status and immune function following acute stroke.

OBJECTIVE To study the optimal reagent for regeneration of aptamer-coated piezoelectric quartz crystal chips and detect storage ability of aptamer-coated chips. METHODS Anti-IgE aptamers were immobilized on the gold surface of piezoelectric quartz crystal biosensor with biotin-avidin method. The reaction between anti-IgE aptamers and IgE was monitored in time on piezoelectric sensor. We tried to regenerate the sensor surface after binding IgE by rinsing the aptamer-coated chips with HCl, NaOH, EDTA, urea and formamide individually. Aptamer-coated chips were stored in PBS with 0.1% sodium azide and the stored chips were used to detect IgE in 35 days. RESULTS Of the five reagents, EDTA was the best one for regeneration of aptamer-coated chips and the sensor could retain 91.5% of the original detecting signals after five regeneration cycles. Moreover, the aptamer-coated chips could be stored in the binding buffer for 21 days without obvious loss of activity. CONCLUSIONS Compared with antibody-based piezoelectric sensor, aptamer-based sensor has lower cost, more regeneration cycles and longer time for the storage of chips. This series of experiments shows the superiority of aptamer detection.