Objective: To investigate the effect of miR-143 (microRNA-143) on biological activity of pancreatic cancer PANC-1 cells. Methods: MiR-143 mimics were chemically synthesized and transfected transiently into PANC-1 cells by LipofectAMINE™ 2000. The expression of miR-143 in pancreatic cancer cells was examined by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR. The cell proliferation was measured by MTT method. The apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry. Transwell and wound healing assays were performed to examine the migration ability of PANC-1 cells. The dual luciferase reporter vectors containing 3'-UTR (3'-untranslated region) with miR-143 binding site of wild type or mutant TAK 1 (transforming growth factor-β activated kinase 1) were constructed by using Dual-Luciferase® Reporter Assay System, and then the relative activity of Renilla reniformis luciferase was detected to confirm the binding site of miR-143 on TAK1's mRNA. Results: The expression of miR-143 in miR-143 mimicstransfected PANC-1 cells was significantly up-regulated. The transfection of miR-143 failed to influence the activities of proliferation and apoptosis of PANC-1 cells (P > 0.05), and however, the migration ability of PANC-1 cells was reduced (P < 0.05). Compared with negative control or wild type TAK 1 or mutant TAK 1, cotransfection with miR-143 and wild type TAK 1 3'-UTR could significantly decrease the relative activity of Renilla reniformis luciferase. Conclusion: miR-143 can restrain the migration ability of PANC-1 cells in vitro , in which TAK 1 may be one of the target genes. Copyright © 2012 by TUMOR.

Biomarkers, Tumor ; metabolism ; Carcinoma, Small Cell ; genetics ; metabolism ; pathology ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell ; pathology ; Chromosome Aberrations ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Humans ; Keratins ; metabolism ; Lymphoma ; pathology ; Mucin-1 ; metabolism ; Urinary Bladder ; pathology ; Urinary Bladder Neoplasms ; genetics ; metabolism ; pathology

Objective To investigate the incidence and risk factors of acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiopulmonary bypass(CRB) in children with non cyanotic congenital heart disease. Methods A total of 150 children who underwent cardiopulmonary bypass operation from 2012 May to 2014 May were analyzed retrospectively. The patients were divided into two groups:AKI group (n=29) and non AKI group (n=121). Clinical data were collected and compared between two groups, including gender, age and baseline serum creatinine level. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate the risk factors for AKI after operation. Results There was no death in the 150 cases. Comparison between groups, there were significant differences in age, history of heart failure and (or)pneumonia, baseline serum creatinine level, baseline uric acid, body mass, CPB) time, aortic clamping time, mechanical ventilation time, postoperative transfusion and hypotension. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that age (≤1 years old), the history of pneumonia and (or) heart failure, CPB time (＞40 min), aortic clamping time (＞30 min) were the independent risk factors for AKI after operation. Conclusion It is important to choose the best age for surgery in children, actively prevent preoperative complications and shorten the CPB and aorta blocking time for preventing the occurrence of AKI.

Objective To evaluate the therapeutic effects of aminoguanidine(AG) on cerebral ischemia-reperfusion damage in rats. Methods The intravascular thread models with 2 h of occlusion and 22 h of reperfusion were made in the rats.The brain infarction size and the degree of blood brain barrier(BBB) disruption in the ischemic regions were evaluated by staining with 2,3,5-triphenyl tetrazolium chloride and observing with Evans blue fluorescence microscope.HE staining was utilized for observing neutrophil infiltration. Results The brain infarction(volume,) the area of BBB disruption and the degree of neutrophil infiltration were dramatically decreased in the treatment group as compared to the control group(P

Adult ; Aged ; Biomarkers ; blood ; Female ; Humans ; Laminin ; blood ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Occupational Exposure ; Risk Assessment ; Silicon Dioxide ; adverse effects ; Silicosis ; blood ; diagnosis ; Superoxide Dismutase ; blood ; Transforming Growth Factor beta ; blood

Carcinoma in Situ ; diagnosis ; pathology ; surgery ; Carcinoma, Transitional Cell ; diagnosis ; pathology ; surgery ; Cystectomy ; Humans ; Neoplasm Invasiveness ; Neoplasm Staging ; methods ; Urinary Bladder ; pathology ; surgery ; Urinary Bladder Neoplasms ; diagnosis ; pathology ; surgery

Acute Disease ; Child ; Cytidine Deaminase ; genetics ; Humans ; Leukemia ; genetics ; Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide ; genetics

Animals ; Gene Expression ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred Strains ; Spinal Cord ; metabolism ; Spinal Cord Injuries ; genetics ; metabolism ; p21-Activated Kinases ; genetics

OBJECTIVETo investigate the gene frequencies of 4 STR loci in Tibetan population of Yunnan.

METHODSMultiple polymerase chain reaction (PCR), denaturing polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and silver staining were used to detect D21S11, D8S1179, D16S539 and LPL loci. DNA samples collected from 105 unrelated Tibetan individuals in Yunnan province were analyzed.

RESULTSAt D21S11, D8S1179, D16S539 and LPL loci, 13, 8, 7, 6 alleles and 33, 21, 16 and 9 genotypes were observed, respectively. The genotype distribution of the 4 STR was in accordance with the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.

CONCLUSIONThe high combined discrimination power and exclusion power of the four loci in Tibetan population make multi-PCR detection a valuable tool for forensic identity, genetics and anthropology.

Alleles ; China ; DNA ; genetics ; Gene Frequency ; Genotype ; Humans ; Lipoprotein Lipase ; genetics ; Polymerase Chain Reaction ; methods ; Tandem Repeat Sequences ; genetics ; Tibet ; ethnology

Objective To assess the clinical outcome of varicose veins with incompetent great saphenous vein(GSV) treated with ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy. Methods Forty limbs with moderate to severe symptomatic varicose veins with incompetent GSV in 38 patients were injected with foam sclerosing agent (Fibro-Vein) under ultrasound guidance. There were 36 patients with unilateral varicose veins and 2 with bilateral varicose veins. No of them suffered from deep vein incompetence or perforating vein incompetence. Second injection was performed one month after the initial injection in 7 limbs. Thirty-eight of 40 limbs were followed up with clinical examination and duplex ultrasound scan 30-47 months (mean 40 months) after the treatment. Results Among 38 limbs with follow-up mild debilitation was found in two limbs(5. 3%). There were no other symptoms or complications. Duplex ultrasound demonstrated four type of results: type I, sclerosed GSV trunk with no detectable venous flow in 32 of 38 limbs (84. 2%) ;type II,patent GSV trunk in 3 limbs (7. 9%) ,two of them had mild reflux in the GSV trunk;type III,sclerosed GSV trunk and mild reflux in the GSV tributaries, 1/38(2. 6%) ; type IV,sclerosed proximal GSV trunk,patent distal GSV communicated with a superficial vein and mild reflux in the veins, 2/38 (5. 3% ). Conclusions Clinical examination and duplex ultrasound scan demonstrated excellent results of varicose veins with incompetent GSV treated with ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy 40 months after the treatment. Sclerotherapy is less invasive treatment option for varicose veins with incompetent GSV with satisfactory clinical and cosmetic outcome.