Objective To observe vasculogenic mimicry (VM) of human choroidal melanoma cell line OCM-1 cultured in vitro and the expression of PI3K and EphA2 protein,as well as to explore the possible mechanisms.Methods OCM-1 cells were cultured in vitro and stained with periodic acid Schiff (PAS) on days 7,which aimed to observe the formation of PAS-positive cyclic structures,that is,VM formation.Then immunohistochemical staining was performed to detect PI3K and EphA2 on day 1,4,7 and the results were observed.Ressults On day 4 of 3-demintional culture,most of OCM-1 cells were polygonal and the cytoplasm was abundant;the nuclei were round and the nucleoli were visible.A small part of the tumor cells were long spindle.It was found that several long spindle cells were connected to each other to form hemicyclic structure.After 7 days,a large number of tumor cells became long spindle,growing along the collagen scaffold,and long protrusions appeared,forming a ring structure.PAS staining showed that the tumor cells were mostly arranged in a row,and tumor cells imitated the formation of body blood vessels,resulting in cell band and pipeline-like cell layers,with one layer of extracellular matrix (PAS-positive substance) making up the ring structure.Moreover,the expression levels of PI3K and EphA2 on day 4 and 7 were significantly higher than those on day 1 (all P ＜ 0.05),and their expression levels on day 7 were higher than those on day 4 (all P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion EphA2 and PI3K may play an important role in the VM formation in 3-dimentional culture of human choroidal melanoma cell line OCM-1.

Objective To analyze HRCT and thin-slice CT scan findings in 150 patients with pulmonary diffuse mild micronodule, and to find the features with the purpose of identifying random micronodule, peri-lymphatic micronodule, and centrilobular micronodule. Methods The useful features in 150 patients with pulmonary diffuse mild micronodule were translated into scores by means of discrimination method of large log-likelihood to identify the micronodular category. Results The accuracy of diagnosis was 94.0% for random micronodule, 76.0% for peri-lymphatic micronodule, and 90.0% for centrilobular micronodule. Conclusion HRCT and thin-slice CT scans were helpful in differential diagnosis of pulmonary diffuse mild micronodule. The discrimination method of large log-likelihood was propitious to diagnosis and differential diagnosis.

OBJECTIVE:To determine the plasma concentration of mycophenolic acid (MPA) in renal transplantation patients by HPLC-Fluoremetry. METHODS: The sample was subjected to precipitation of proteins using 5% Zinc Sulfate methanol saturated solution,and the supernatant (20 ?L) was taken for sample injection and determination on Zorbax Eclipse XDB C18 with mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile-methanol-0.2 mol?L-1 glycine buffer(18∶2∶80,pH=9.0) at a flow rate of 1.0 mL?min-1. The column temperature was of 25℃;the excitation wavelength(EX) was 342 nm and the emission wavelength(EM) was 425 nm. RESULTS: The linear range of MPA was 0.5～40 mg?L-1,with its lowest limit of quantitation at 0.5 mg?L-1. The methodology recovery was 98.23%～101.00%;the extraction recovery of MPA was 91.56%～94.46%;the intra-day RSD was 0.64%～3.22% and the inter-day RSD was 5.12%～6.10%. CONCLUSION: The method is sensitive,rapid,accurate,convenient,and applicable for the quantitative determination of plasma concentration of MPA in renal transplantation patients.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with high morbidity and mortality has become a major public health problem.Health education can improve the quality of life in patients with COPD, and reduce the number of exacerbations and cost due to repeated hospitalizations. There is no unified conclusion in content, manner, time for health education. There are large number of patients with COPD in China. Patients are generally poorly aware of the disease, and need various content and form of education, which can't meet for lack of knowledge and less focus on health education of medical workers. Many new progresses are emerging, such as the commonwealth of education, integrity and improvement of education, and enhancement of the educators.

OBJECTIVE:To prevent and reduce the occurrence of nosocomial deep mycosis.METHODS:The medical records of patients with nosocomial deep mycosis in the period from January2001to December2002in this hospital were ret?rospectively analysed.RESULTS:There were43patients with nosocomial deep mycosis,which accounted for10.54%of all nosocomial infections in the same period.The predilection sites were respiratory tract(34.88%)and digestive tract(30.23%). The main pathogen was Candida albicans(77.78%).All patients had serious underlying diseases and were treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics,and some of them had received adrenocortical steroids.CONCLUSION:Rational use of broad-spectrum antibiotics and adrenocortical steroids is the most important way to prevent deep mycosis and improve the prognosis.

This paper presented both the theoretical basis and the technical route of the study for health system reform in Shanghai via system monitoring and evaluation.By way of two rounds of expert consultation and joint liaison meetings,the study initially established framework indicators of such based on the following four aspects,including inputs and activities,outputs,outcomes and impact.Also,the study identified 13 grade-2 indicators and 133 grade-3 indicators.Based on the main results of the baseline survey,the paper preliminary analysed the problems and challenges that may be faced in the field of Shanghai health system reform,and proposed suggestions for carrying out monitoring and evaluation of the health system reform respectively on both a research and practical level.

Objective To evaluate the vulnerability of carotid arteriosclerosis plaque by ultrasound real-time tissue elastography in patients with SSS-TOAST1 style cerebral infarction, and discussing the value of the technique in assessment of the clinical course after cerebral infarction. Methods There were 113 patients of SSS-TOAST1 style cerebral infarction who had carotid arteriosclerosis plaque and 48 patients of contrast group who had carotid arteriosclerosis plaque selected by ultrasound in Department of Ultrasound, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital University of Medical Sciences. The results between two groups were compared. The cerebral infarction group was divided into two sub-groups according to the clinical course of patients after cerebral infarction, and the difference between them was compared. Results The size had no significant difference between cerebral infarction group and contrast group as well as between aggravated group and non-aggravated group (t=15.61, 10.77, 4.52, P<0.05). The real-time tissue elastography of carotid arteriosclerosis plaques were red-green in most patients of cerebral infarction group. The real-time tissue elastography of carotid arteriosclerosis plaques were green-blue in most patients of in control group. The value of elasticity of plaque, vessel wall and stiffness of carotid arteriosclerosis plaque between cerebral infarction group and control group had significant differences (t=15.61, 10.77, 4.52, P<0.05). The value of real-time tissue elastography between aggravated group and non-aggravated group had significant difference (t=6.39, 2.30, 3.80, P<0.05). Conclusion Real-time tissue elastography could evaluate the stiffness of carotid arteriosclerosis plaque, which was related with the vulnerability of carotid arteriosclerosis plaque. The values of elasticity of plaque, vessel wall and stiffness of carotid arteriosclerosis plaque in patients with SSS-TOAST1 style cerebral infarction were lower, and the vulnerability of carotid arteriosclerosis plaque was higher. Real-time tissue elastography had some worth in evaluating the clinical course of patients after cerebral infarction.

Objectives:To investigate effect of the methionine/valine(Met/Val) depleted enteral nutrition on tissue distribution,RNA,DNA and protein metabolism in tumor bearing(TB) rats. Methods:SD rats underwent catheterization of jejunostomy.A suspension of Walker 256 sarcocarcinoma cells was subcutaneously inoculated.The TB rats were randomly divided into 4 groups:A,B,C and D.The TB rats received jejunostomy feedings supplemented with balanced amino acid,methionine/valine depleted nutnition for 6 days before injection of 7.4?10 5 Bq 3H methionine/vatine.The tissue uptake and 3H Incorporation rate of radioactity into RNA,DNA and proteins in tumor tissues at 0.5,1,2,4 h after injection were assessed. Results:①Uptakes of 3H by tumor tissues in group B at 2,4 h after injection were (8.09?0.12)% and (7.81?0.17)% respectively and they were (6.59?0.24)% and (6.16?0.06)% in group A( P

Cyclic diguanylate (c-di-GMP) is a bacterial second messenger of growing recognition involved in the regulation of a number of complex physiological processes. In combinations to the related progress of Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae, the causing agent of bacterial blight of rice in our lab, this review describes (1) the biosynthesis and hydrolysis of c-di-GMP and several mechanisms of regulation of c-di-GMP metabo-lism, (2) the contribution of c-di-GMP to regulating virulence, motility and biofilm formation, processes that affect pathogenesis of many bacteria, and (3) ways in which c-di-GMP may mediate these regulatory effects.

Objective To discuss the relation between gynecologic tumor and dysmenorrheal and tongue petechia, make clear the diagnostic value of tongue petechia in gynecology department tumor and dysmenorrheal, and provide theoretic basis for diagnosing gynecologic diseases by TCM. Methods A total of 169 patients with gynecologic tumor and dysmenorrheal were set as a treatment group, and a total of 211 patients who excluded the tongue signs of gynecologic tumor and dysmenorrheal were set as a control group. Tongue petechias were identified and compared between the two groups. Results ①Probability of tongue petechia showed a significantly higher value in the treatment group than the control group. (P<0.01) ; ②Probability of tongue petechia showed a significantly higher value of patients with tumor in the treatment group than patients with other gynecologic diseases in the control group (P< 0.05) ; ③Probability of tongue petechia showed a significantly higher value of patients with dysmenorrhea in the treatment group than patients with other gynecologic diseases in the control group (P<0.01). Conclusion ①Relevant researche of gynecologic tumor, dysmenorrheal and tongue petechia at the tip of tongue was based on TCM theory, diagnostics and clinical experiences. The data of this study has proven this diagnostic method.②Compared with other kinds of diseases, gynecologic tumor and dysmenorrheal showed a higher probability in the appearance of tongue petechia. Therefore, petechia at the tip of tongue can be used as one of diagnostic references for gynecologic tumor and dysmenorrheal.