The Janus kinase -signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK-STAT) pathway plays pivotal roles in the regulation of cell proliferation, differentiation, migration and apoptosis, which is closely related with the development of hematopoietic cells and some hematological diseases. As an important signaling axis in JAK-STAT pathway, abnormally activated JAK2-STAT signaling is involved in the development of the hematological malignancies. JAK2V617F mutation is the important molecular pathogenesis of myeloproliferative disorders. Recent studies have demonstrated that JAK2 mutations are present in different acute leukemia subtypes and the frequency of mutations is different and that JAK2 mutations might be closely correlated with acute leukemia formation, treatment and prognosis. The pathogenic mechanism of JAK2 mutations has not been completely elucidated. JAK2 mutations might lead to JAK-STAT overactivation, resulting in the excessive proliferation, apoptosis resistance and differentiation blocking of blood cells. JAK2 inhibitors have been rapidly developed as targeted therapies for hematological disorders with JAK2 mutations. This article mainly focuses on recent studies about the role of JAK2 mutations in the pathogenesis, clinical characteristics and targeted therapies of acute leukemia.
Humans ; Janus Kinase 2 ; genetics ; physiology ; Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute ; genetics ; Molecular Targeted Therapy ; Mutation ; Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma ; genetics ; STAT Transcription Factors ; physiology ; Signal Transduction

Objective: To examine and analyze the nm23, p16 gene expression in gastric cancer tissure,and follow up patients 5 years to discuss the relationship between nm23 and p16 gene synergy expression and gastric cancer biological characteristic and prognosis.Methods: nm23 and p16 protein in gastric cancer tissue and control were detected by immunohistochemistry,and the patients had been followed up for 5 years. Results: In 84 samples of gastric cancer, nm23 positive rate was 46.43%, p16 was 44.05%, the positive rate of gastric cancer tissue and metastasitic lymph node was lower than that of normal control, normal tissue near cancer or benign polyp,and these two genes were related to the depth of tumor invasion and clinical stage.The mortality and recurrence-metastasis rate was higher in these low expression group, and had a shorter median survive period. Conclusion: Abnormal expression of nm23 and p16 gene plays a important role in gastric cancer recurrence and devolepment and may be one of markers for evaluating tumor biological behavior and prognosis.

Objective To investigate interaction effect of hyperglycemia and hyperuricemia on the patients with abnormal alanine aminotransferase(ALT). Methods From March to November 2018, 5 223 cases with complete and suitable data were enrolled in the physical medical examination in Yichang, Hubei Province of China. The metabolic characteristics of the two groups (508 ALT anomaly cases and 513 normal cases) were compared and analysed, Logistic regression model was used to study the independent effects of risk factors, and the interaction between risk factors was analyzed by additive model and multiplicative model. Results Levels of uric acid, triglyceride, total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein-cholesterol, fasting blood glucose, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, body mass index, aspartate aminotransferase were significantly higher than that of the control group(all P<0.05). After adjusting some confounding factors, multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that risk of abnormal ALT was 5.62 times higher in subjects with hyperglycemia and hyperuricemia than in subjects without them(95% CI:1.65-19.73, P=0.004). Interaction analysis of risk factors for abnormal ALT showed that there was no multiplicative interaction between hyperglycemia and hyperuricemia, but with additive interaction, the synergy index was 3.02, the relative excess risk due to interaction was 3.09, the attributable proportion due to interaction was 54.98% and pure factor attribution interaction was 66.87%. Conclusions There are several abnormal metabolic indices in individuals with abnormal ALT. The positive interaction between hyperglycemia and hyperuricemia are among the important risk factors for abnormal ALT patients. They can significantly increase the risk of illness.

OBJECTIVETo evaluate a method to repair the defects after the secondary tumor excision and radiation ulcer in the chest, back and axilla.

METHODSEight patients, with the defects after the secondary tumor excision and the radiation ulcer in the chest, back and axilla, were undergoing the treatment. A "T" shape incision or up-side-down "T" shape incision was designed above the breast or along the inframammary fold below breast, just close to the defect. A split-breast flap was raised above the pectoralis major or deep fascia. The defect was then repaired with a rotating and advancing way.

RESULTSEight patients were repaired in one stage. Blood circulation of the flaps was abundant except one with distal edge necrosis. The ptosis breast was corrected and the fullness of the chest wall was also achieved. But, the Nipple of the opposite health breast was lost the original position to the lateral or medial.

CONCLUSIONSThe above-mentioned technique may be an efficient method to repair the defects after the secondary tumor excision and radiation ulcer in the chest, back and axilla. It is adapt to the old patients whose health is worse, but it is not good for the young patients resulted from the injury breast.

Adult ; Age Factors ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Axilla ; surgery ; Back ; surgery ; Breast ; surgery ; Dermatologic Surgical Procedures ; Female ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Surgical Flaps ; Surgical Procedures, Operative ; methods ; Thorax ; Treatment Outcome

OBJECTIVETo investigate the causes of complications of polyacrylamide hydrogel injection for facial plasty and reliable treatments.

METHODSEight patients were included in the study. Some of them were examined by MRI. All the patients received surgical treatments.

RESULTSThe injected polyacrylamide hydrogel was found in the superficial layer of the superficial temporal fasica, the loose connective tissue below the deep temporal fascia, the subcutaneous tissue or the orbicularis muscle. Polyacrylamide hydrogel injected into the superficial layer of the superficial temporal fascia could spread to the face along the SMAS. Polyacrylamide hydrogel injected into the loose connective tissue below the deep temporal fascia could spread down to the cheek. The patients' symptoms were relieved with the operation. Satisfactory results were obtained.

CONCLUSIONPolyacrylamide hydrogel injection does not adapt to facial plasty. The reliability of polyacrylamide hydrogel injection for facial plasty is in doubt.

Acrylic Resins ; adverse effects ; Adult ; Face ; surgery ; Female ; Humans ; Injections ; adverse effects ; methods ; Middle Aged ; Surgery, Plastic ; adverse effects ; methods ; Treatment Outcome

OBJECTIVETo introduce a method to reconstruct hemifacial atrophy (Romberg's disease).

METHODSThrough a temporal incision, the compound grafts of pedicled superficial temporal fascial flap and free dermis-fat were inserted into the cheek to correct soft tissue depression on the face. The dermis-fat was harvested from gluteal crease site.

RESULTS6 cases were treated with this technique. 3 to 10 months' follow-up showed satisfactory results and few resorption of the compound grafts.

CONCLUSIONSThe mentioned technique is simple and reliable in reconstructing bulk defects of the face.

Adipose Tissue ; transplantation ; Adolescent ; Adult ; Age of Onset ; Child ; Dermis ; transplantation ; Facial Hemiatrophy ; epidemiology ; surgery ; Humans ; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures ; methods ; Subcutaneous Tissue ; transplantation ; Surgical Flaps ; Young Adult

Objective To study the features of Yersinia pestis(Y.pestis)in areas along Qinghai-Tibet Railroad in Qinghai Province.Methods To identify the biologic types and the molecular biological feathers of Y.pestis isolated from areas along Qinghai-Tibet Railroad in Qinghai from 2001-2006.Results All the tested Y.pestis was biologically of classical type and ecologically of Qinghai-Tibet plateau type.The Y.pestis had high virulence.The Y.pestis of 65×106 plasmids was distributed in the Tanggula area,the Y.pestis of 52×106plasmids,in Tianjun and Delingha areas.The Y.pestis srains carried 52 × 106 plasmids.except the two containing 65 X 106 plasmids in Wulan County.The genetic type of Y.pestis in Tanggula was type 5 and that in Zongwulong of Delingha,Saishike,Keke,Tongpu of Wulan was type 8 except 2 strains of Y.pestis isolated from woodchuck and the patients in Dananwan of Tongpu,Wulan County were type 15.Conclusion The Y.pestis in the area along Qinghai-Tibet Railroad in Qinghai belongs to Qinghai-Tibet plateau type with high virulence.

OBJECTIVETo evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of bortezomib plus dexamethasone (BD) in patients with primary systemic (AL) amyloidosis.

METHODSEleven AL amyloidosis patients, including four relapsed or progressed after previous therapies and 7 newly diagnosed were treated with BD. Ten patients had two or more organs involved. Precursor protein analysis showed that 1 was κ light chain, 9 λ light chain; 5 patients with positive immunofixation including 1 IgG κ, 3 IgG λ and 1 IgA λ. BD was administered according to standard two-week schedule.

RESULTSEight patients were evaluable, the median number of treatment cycles was 3 (range 1 - 6). Median follow-up duration was 6 months. At least one affected organ response was observed in six patients and median time to organ response was 2 months. Three patients progressed and two of them died. Toxicities were mainly diarrhea, thrombocytopenia, peripheral neuropathy, fatigue and herpes zoster, and 7 evaluable patients who had toxicities were adjusted dosage and 2 of them interrupted therapy. Epilepsia, paralytic ileus, acute cardiac dysfunction, and postural hypotention were occurred in 3 inevaluble patients.

CONCLUSIONBortezomib plus dexamethasone is effective in AL amyloidosis. Adverse events are common, and in some patients are severe.

Amyloidosis ; drug therapy ; Boronic Acids ; therapeutic use ; Bortezomib ; Dexamethasone ; administration & dosage ; Humans ; Multiple Myeloma ; drug therapy

The dominant gene Xa21 with broad-spectrum and high resistance to Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo) was transferred into C418, an important restorer line of japonica hybrid rice in China using double right-border (DRB) T-DNA binary vector through Agrobacterium-mediated transformation. 17 transgenic lines were Xa21-positive with high resistance to the race P6 of Xoo through PCR analysis and resistance identification, among the total 27 independent primary transformants (T0) obtained. The subsequent analysis of the T1 progenies of these 17 T0 lines through PCR-assisted selection and resistance investigation showed that four Xa21 transgenic T0 lines could produce selectable marker-free (SMF) progenies. The frequency of primary transformants producing SMF progenies was 15%. In addition, PCR analysis also revealed these SMF progenies did not contain vector backbone sequence, and they were named as SMF and vector backbone sequence-free (SMF-VBSF) Xa21 transgenic plants. The further molecular and phenotypic analysis of the T2 and T3 progenies testified the homozygous SMF-VBSF Xa21 transgenic plants were obtained with high resistance to Xoo.
DNA, Bacterial ; genetics ; Genetic Vectors ; Oryza ; genetics ; Plant Proteins ; genetics ; Plants, Genetically Modified ; genetics ; Protein-Serine-Threonine Kinases ; genetics ; Rhizobium ; genetics ; Transformation, Genetic ; Xanthomonas

Objective To compare the clinical features between cryptogenic stoke(CS)with and without right-to-left shunt(RLS)so as to determine whether shunt severity determined by control-enhanced transcranial Doppler(c-TCD)is correlated with the risk of paradoxical embolism(RoPE)score.Methods We made a retrospective analysis of clinical characteristics of 138 CS patients with and without RLS admitted to our department between January 2014 and November 2016.For patients documented by c-TCD,we evaluated whether there was a correlation between RLS severity and RoPE score. RLS was diagnosed by c-TCD and contrast-enhanced transthoracic echocardiography(c-TTE).We compared every modality for detecting RLS with and without Valsalva maneuver.For patients found with RLS in c-TCD and c-TTE,we judged whether there was an agreement in grading RLS between two modalities.Results For patients with CS,shunt severity by c-TCD was positively correlated with RoPE score(r= 0.26,P= 0.05).The clinical features were different between CS patients with RLS and without RLS.Compared with the positive results of c-TCD and c-TTE at rest,the positive rate was higher in Valsalva maneuver,respectively(P＜0.01).There was a moderate agreement between shunt grades identified by the two techniques(Kappa=0.428).Conclusion There is a positive correlation between RoPE score and RLS severity determined by c-TCD in CS patients.Valsalva maneuver can significantly increase the positive rate of RLS detected by c-TCD and c-TTE.