Objective To design and produce specific stealth siRNAs and detect their inhibitive effects on TGF-?1 expression.Methods Three stealth siRNAs aimed directly at different sequences(stealth-48,stealth-166,stealth-594) in TGF-?1 mRNA were made.These siRNAs were transfected into BALB/c mouse lung fibroblast in vitro,then the TGF-?1 expression in those lung fibroblasts was detected by immunohistochemistry.Results In different time periods,the TGF-?1 expression was differently depressed by three stealth siRNAs in vitro.The inhibitory effects of stealth-166 was better than the other two stealth siRNAs.The inhibition could be detected in 48 h,reached the highest level in 72 h and began to attenuate 96 h later.Conclusion The TGF-?1 expression of mouse lung fibroblasts in vitro can be depressed by synthetic stealth siRNAs.It seems possible to provide a new way for the treatment of pulmonary interstitial fibrosis.

BACKGROUND:Hip prosthesis needs to meet the good structural compatibility with femoral bone marrow cavity and the biomechanical properties of the original bone tissue. However, the difference of individual anatomical characteristics and the stress concentration in the local area after replacement directly affect postoperative combination of femoral prosthesis stem, force flow transfer and femoral reconstruction, and finaly result in aseptic loosening of hip joint in some patients.
OBJECTIVE:To analyze the biomechanical characteristics of modified biotype self-locking hip prosthesis by the method of finite element analysis, and to provide the reference for the application of self-locking hip prosthesis in hip replacement.
METHODS:Experimental design contained traditional biotype hip joint prosthesis group and self-locking hip joint prosthesis group. In accordance with the finite element models of self-locking hip prosthesis, 28 kinds of screw fixation were established. Three-dimensional models were generated in the Minics system. After the optimization of prosthesis, prosthesis was designed. In the Solidworks software, the femur was re-positioned and set for contacting set in Ansys to analyze the stress distribution and displacement distribution of the femoral-prosthesis-screw by Ansys. We compared the peak of stress and displacement of the femur and prosthesis, and analyzed the biomechanical stability of prosthesis.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1) By using the Ansys finite element method, we analyzed the stress and displacement distribution of the femoral-prosthesis-screw. The minimum stress peak value of the femur was 15.698 MPa. The minimum stress peak value of prosthesis was 45.491 MPa. The minimum stress peak value of screw was 8.359 MPa. The minimum displacement peak value of femur was 1.125 3 mm. The minimum displacement peak value of prosthesis was 1.039 6 mm. The minimum displacement peak value of screw was 0.566 4 mm. (2) Compared with the traditional biotype hip joint prosthesis group, in 28 kinds of self-locking hip joint prostheses, the stress was minimum in the group E. The displacement was minimum in groups A-F. Regarding comprehensive stress and displacement, groups A-F were the best combination. The maximum stress of femoral-prosthesis-screw was 18.936, 59.494 and 12.382 MPa. The maximum displacement of femoral-prosthesis-screw was 1.125 3, 1.039 6 and 0.626 3 mm. (3) These findings indicated that the stress and displacement parameters of groups A-F was the best parameter combination in 28 kinds of self-locking hip joint prostheses, and it is the recommended index of researching and developing self-locking hip prosthesis.

Mesorhizobium huakuii strain 7653R,isolated from nodules of A.sinicus L,contains two indige-nous plasmids,p7653Ra and p7653Rb,the latter being the symbiotic plasmid.We eliminated the plasmids via Tn5-sacB insertion and obtained its symbiotic plasmid-cured derivative 7653RD.Then,we transferred the symbiotic plasmid pJB5JI of Rhizobium leguminosarum bv.Viciae T83K3 into 7653R and 7653RD.The pot plant test showed an increase in competitive ability and symbiotic nitrogen fixation of transconjugant 7653R-197(pJB5JI) compared to 7653R.pJB5JI could not restore the ability of 7653RD to nodulate Astra-galus sinicus.7653RD(pJB5JI) could form ineffective nodules on peas,implying that the symbiotic plasmid pJB5JI could express its function at the chromosomal background of Mesorhizobium huakuii 7653R.We checked the stability of plasmid in transconjugants under free-living and during symbiosis.The results indi-cated pJB5JI could not be detected in some nodule isolates.We amplified kan resistance gene from all transconjugants and nodule isolates which suggested that pJB5JI might fully or partially integrated into the chromosome of recipients.

Recently, avian viral diseases have become one of the main models to study mechanisms of viral infections and pathogenesis. The study of regulatory relationships and mechanisms between viruses and microRNAs has also become the focus. In this review, we briefly summarize the general situations of microRNAs encoded by avian herpesviruses. Also, we analyze the regulatory relationships between tumorigenicity of avian herpesviruses and microRNAs. Additionally, the possible applications for prevention and treatment of viral diseases (such as infectious bursal disease, avian influenza and avian leucosis) using the regulatory mechanisms of microRNAs are also discussed.
Animals ; Avian Leukosis ; Birds ; virology ; Birnaviridae Infections ; Herpesviridae ; genetics ; Influenza in Birds ; MicroRNAs ; genetics

Objective:To explore the effect of hydrotherapy combined with breathing training on lung function and mobility of patients with thoracolumbar spinal cord injury.Methods:A total of 80 patients with thoracolumbar spinal cord injury admitted to Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University from April 2018 to March 2020 were selected as observation objects.A prospective cohort study was conducted and randomly divided into observation group and control group with 40 cases in each group.The control group was given routine rehabilitation therapy combined with respiratory training.On the basis of the control group, the observation group was treated with water therapy.The indexes of lung function, motor function, lower limb muscle tension, function evaluation and activities of daily living were compared between the two groups.Results:After intervention, the observation group′s forced vital capacity (FVC) was (3.86±0.82) L, the forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1) was (3.76±0.68) L, the maximum ventilation (MVV) was (102.34±10.38) L/min, the maximum suction pressure (MIP) is (50.36±4.62) cmH 2O; the control group FVC was (3.41±0.76) L, and FEV1 was ( 3.35±0.63) L, MVV was (90.67±11.68) L/min, MIP was (44.38±4.85) cmH 2O, the difference between the two groups is statistically significant ( t=2.546, 2.797, 4.723, 5.646, respectively, all P<0.05). After the intervention, the motor function score of the american spinal injury association (ASIA) of the observation group was (58.62±7.56) points, and the modified ashworth scale (MAS) score was (2.74±0.89) points; The ASIA motor function score of the control group was (42.24±6.40) points, and the MAS score was (3.36±0.94) points.The difference between the two groups was statistically significant ( t=10.459 and -3.029, respectively, all P<0.05). After intervention, the observation group′s spinal cord independence measure (SCIM III) score was (75.33±10.72) points, and the modified barthel index (MBI) was (66.64±6.34) points; the SCIM III score of the control group was (68.34±9.55) points, and the MBI score was (57.52±6.77) points, the difference between the two groups was statistically significant ( t=3.079 and 6.219, respectively, all P<0.05). Conclusion:Hydrotherapy combined with breathing training can significantly improve lung function and respiratory muscle strength in patients with thoracolumbar spinal cord injury, and improve motor function and ability of daily living.

Adult ; Humans ; Malocclusion, Angle Class III ; therapy ; Orthodontics ; Orthodontics, Corrective ; methods ; Preoperative Care ; methods

After the antidepressant patents were retrieved from Innography, their distribution, R& D level, hot spots and core patents were analyzed , which showed that the largest number of antidepressant patents was produced in USA, the medicinal preparations containing organic active ingredients were the hot spots, the technological and economic strengths of Pfizer, Novo and Sanofi-Aventis were relatively tremendous.The law-suited patents, reex-amined patents and patent strength were mined.

OBJECTIVE To investigate the drug resistance of ESBLs-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae in local nosocomial infection,for guiding the clinical drug resistance. METHODS ATB analysis system was used for identification of bacteria,extra-susceptibility tests were detected by K-B method. RESULTS The isolation rate of ESBLs-producing E. coli and the K. pneumoniae was 29.9% and 30.8%,respectively. The drug susceptibility was indicated the resistance rate of ESBLs producing strains to antibacterial agents except imipenem was higher than that of non-ESBLs producing strains. CONCLUSIONS Detecting drug resistance of ESBLs producing strains is of important significance for guiding the clinical rational use of antibacterials and controling the epidemics.

Objective:To explore the changes of cerebra flow in retroperitoneoscopic surgery.Methods: Twenty-two patients undergoing retroperitoneoscopic surgery were selected.We measured Vm、Delt and PI with transcranial Dopple(TCD),and measured endothelin(ET),neurol peptide Y(NPY),Calcitonin gene-related peptide(CGRP) in plasma before CO2 insufflation,after CO2 insufflation,and after CO2 deflation.Results:Vm and Delt increased significantly at 30 min after pneumoperitonenum,and reached the peak at 90 min after pneumoperitonenum.PI decreased significantly 90 min after pneumoperitonenum.The plasma concentrations of ET and NPY increased significantly 60 min after pneumoperitonenum. Conclusion:Cerebra flow changes significantly in patients undergoing retroperitoneoscopic surgery,which is correlated to the changes of plasma CO2 and vascular bioactive substances.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Compound Yihe Tea on improving insulin resistance in obesity mice. Thirty-two male C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into 4 groups: the normal fat diet group(NFD group), high fat diet group(HFD group), Compound Yihe Tea low dosage group［20 mg/(kg ·d), YH-L group］ and high dosage group［40 mg/(kg ·d), YH-H group］. NFD group was given standard feed, and the remaining mice were administered with high fat diet. After 6 weeks, YH-H and YH-L groups were given Compound Yihe Tea for 6 weeks. Blood glucose was measured at week 11 and serum levels of total cholesterol(TC), serum triglyceride(TG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C)and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C)were measured at week 12. Liver tissues were prepared for oil red O and HE staining. Immunohistochemical analysis was used to test the protein expression of GLUT4 in liver. Protein expressions of PI3K, Akt and GLUT4 in epididymis white adipose tissue(WAT)were tested by Western blot. The results showed that Compound Yihe Tea could effectively reduce body weights and the serum levels of TC, TG and LDL-C. Furthermore Compound Yihe Tea could improve the histopathological changes of liver, up-regulate the protein expression of PI3K, Akt and GLUT4 in epididymis WAT and the protein expression of GLUT4 in liver. Compound Yihe Tea can reduce the fat accumulation in liver tissue, improve the indexes of blood glucose and lipid levels, and improve insulin resistance via PI3K-AKT-GLUT4 pathway.