Objective To investigate the the effect of long-term glucocorticoid on bone mineral density (BMD) and bone turnover makers in patients with glomerular diseases. Methods The dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) was used to measure the bone mineral density of lumbar spine (L1~L4), femoral neck and trochanter of the 97 patients treated with glucocorticoid and the 20 patients in the control group. In addition , ELISA assay was used to measure the concentrations of bone turnover makers including serum PINP and CTX-I. Results (1)Compared with the control group, the BMD of lumbar spine (L1 ~ L4), femoral neck and trochanter and the concentrations of PINP were significantly lower, while the concentration of CTX-I was increased (P < 0.05);(2) Following up the passage of time and the accumulation of the amount of GC application , the BMD of lumbar spine , femoral neck and trochanter , and the concentrations of PINP decreased , while the concentration of CTX-I steadily increased (P<0.05);(3)Multiple linear regression analysis indicated that the BMD of lumbar spine and trochanter were negatively correlated with the time of GC application (P<0.01),and the concentrations of PINP and CTX-I were correlated with the cumulative doses of GC (r = -0.310 vs 0.221, P < 0.05);(4)The incidence of bone abnormalities in patients received vitamin D and calcium was markedly reduced (P<0.05). Conclusion The long-term glucocorticoid treatment for the patients with glomerular diseases can lead to bone mass reduction or osteoporosis , it can be helpful for early prevention and treatment of glucocorticoid osteoporosis with bone mineral density and bone turnover makers.

Objective To determine the specific recognition of Echinococcus granulosus (E.g.) cyst fluid crude antigen (EgCF) and antigen B (EgB) by serum specific IgG and IgE using Western blotting during anaphylactic shock induced by E. g. in sheep, and to investigate the importance of defined characteristics and molecular weight of the specific antigens. Methods EgCF was obtained through local slaughterhouses in Urumqi from the cysts of infected sheep liver. Western blotting was used to analyze total specific IgG and IgE antibodies in serum from sheep infected with E.g. using either crude antigen of E. g. and EgB, and to understand specific recognition of hydatid cyst antigens by serum total IgG and specific IgE. Results SDS-PAGE and Western blotting showed that there were differences between EgB and EgCF in electrophoresis pattern. EgB was recognized by IgG from sera of infected sheep in a series of bands with molecular weight ranging from 31, 43 to 66.2 kDa. No binding of IgG against EgCF was observed in any serum from the infected sheep during anaphylactic shock. In contrast, specific IgE antibodies in E. g. infected sheep obviously recognized the single 43 kDa subunit of EgCF, but no binding of specific IgE against EgB was observed in sera of the infected sheep. Conclusion EgCF is consisted of antigenic components in which there is a specific antigen against IgE with a molecular weight of over 43 kDa. This component may lead to an anaphylactic shock induced by E. g. . EgB is a specific antigen against the total IgG but not to the specific IgE.

Objective To investigate the change of specific antibodies IgG, IgG1 subclass and IgE in sheep infected with Echinococcus granulosus(E.g) during anaphylactic shock, and to observe antigen B reactivity against IgG antibody in E.g\|infected sheep. \ Methods\ Antigen B and crude antigen were prepared with E.g cyst fluid (EgCF) from infected sheep. The enzyme\|linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) was used for detecting the level of specific IgG, IgG1 and IgE during anaphylactic shock in sheep induced by E.g. \ Results \ The level of specific IgG, IgG1 and IgE was significantly higher in the infected sheep after 6 months than that of the uninfected control group (P

Objective To study the changes of the bone density and metabolic makers in patients with lupus nephritis (LN) after long time prednisone treatment.Methods All patients were women.The healthy controls (group A, n =20),the patients with normal renal function (group B, n =25) were studied before and after 2 and 4 month prednisone treatment.Dual energy X ray absorptiometry was used to measure bone mineral density (BMD) in the lumbar spine at L2～L4,femoral neck,Ward′s triangle,great trochanter (GT) and ultradis (ULT).Simultaneously,the serum calcium,phosphate,alkaline phosphate enzyme,PTH M,BGP,24 hour urine calcium,creatinine and other biochemical indices were examined in all of them.Results ① There were no significant differences in BMD between both groups ( P

Innate lymphoid cell is a type of newly discovered innate immune cell , which can function as adaptive T cells . Based on the transcription factors and the expression of effector cytokines , innate lymphoid cells can be categorized into three sub-groups:ILC1, ILC2 and ILC3.The inflammatory factors these produced by ILC play an important role in the development of inflamma -tory bowel disease (IBD), but ILC3 can secrete IL-22, which promotes the restoration of intestinal epithelial cells .Exploring the func-tion of ILC has a great significance in the treatments of IBD .This article reviews their phenotype , function and also relationship with IBD.

Purpose:To investigate the relationship between cell apoptosis and dephosphorylated RB protein in human breast cancer. Methods:In our work,human breast cell lines (MCF-7/S,the chemosensitive cell line and MCF-7/ADR,the chemoresistent cell line)were evaluated. Chemosensitivity of two cell lines was evaluated by the MTT colorimetric assay;the expressive levels of dephosphorylated RB protein were detected with immunocytochemistry. Apoptosis rates were determined by flow cytometry(FCM). Results:ADR inhibited proliferation of chemosensitive cell line MCF-7/S ,the 50% inhibition concentration (IC 50 ) was 0.128 ?g/ml;And IC 50 of MCF-7/ADR was 10.89 ?g/ml. The chemotherapeutic sensitivity of MCF-7/S was more than that of MCF-7/ADR by 86 times . Before treatment with ADR,phosphorylated RB protein was positive in two cell lines,but dephosphorylated RB protein was negative;After treatment of different concentration ADR,when the concentration of ADR was increased,expression of dephosphorylated RB protein elevated accordingly in MCF-7/S,but no significant change in MCF-7/ADR. Apoptosis and cell cycle was detected by FCM assays shows ADR induced apoptosis of MCF-7/S more than MCF-7/ADR(P0.05).

Objective:To investigate the relationship between clinical effects of acupuncture for elderly patients with sensorineural deafness and ear distending sensation.Methods:A total of 120 elderly patients with sensorineural deafness were randomly divided into a comprehensive treatment group,an acupuncture group and a Western medicine group,with 40 cases in each group.The acupuncture group received acupuncture treatment,the Western medicine group received oral mecobalamin tablets and the comprehensive treatment group received acupuncture plus acupoint injection and auricular acupoint sticking.The values of pure tone hearing threshold test of the three groups were observed before and after treatment,and the relationship between clinical effects and ear distending sensation was compared.Results:The total effective rate of the comprehensive treatment group was 82.5％ versus 67.0％ in the acupuncture group and 62.5％ in the Western medicine group.The inter-group comparisons showed statistically significant differences in the comprehensive treatment group versus the Western medicine group (P＜0.01) and the acupuncture group (P＜0.05).In the comprehensive treatment group,there were 23 cases (57.5％) with ear distending sensation,the clinical total effective rate was 86.9％;there were 17 cases (42.5％) without the sensation,the clinical total effective rate was 76.5％.In the acupuncture group,there were 24 cases (60.0％) with ear distending sensation,the clinical total effective rate was 71.0％;there were 16 cases (40.0％) without the sensation,the clinical total effective rate was 63.0％.In the Western medicine group,there were 21 cases (52.5％) with ear distending sensation,the clinical total effective rate was 66.7％;there were 19 cases (47.5％) without the sensation,the clinical total effective rate was 57.9％.The total effective rate of patients with ear distending sensation were higher than the rates of those without ear distending sensation in the three groups,but the differences were insignificant (all P＞0.05).Conclusion:The comprehensive therapy is one of the effective methods to treat elderly patients with sensorineural deafness.In the three groups of elderly patients with sensorineural deafness,the relief of ear distending sensation and the hearing loss were basically simultaneous,and the hearing recovery in the patients with ear distending sensation may be slightly better than that in those without ear distending sensation.Nevertheless,further research is needed.

Objective To summarize the progress in dermatological researches in the past 5 years achieved domestically and abroad,and venture to propose the developmental orientation and problems to be emphasized in dermatology in the next 5 years. Methods The achievements and progresses gained in dermatology in the recent 5 years were retrieved by employing the well-know informatics technology. Results Remarkable achievements have been gained in dermatological researches during recent 5 years,especially those concerning psoriasis,connective tissue diseases,vitiligo and dermatomycosis. Two professional journals in dermatology were founded by military medical service in recent 5 years. Several awards for the achievements in dermatology were rewarded,such as,one each,the first-and second-class Army Science and Technology Progress Award,second-class Army Medial Achievements Award,second-class Chinese Science and Technology Award in medicine,provincial level second-class Science and Technology Progress Award,etc. Apart from those awards,researches on investigation and prevention of skin diseases during military training had made important breakthrough. Conclusions In the next 5 years,the points of focus in dermatological research should still be put on serving the basic army units,raising the level of prevention and treatment of skin diseases in the course of training,ensuring the psychological health of soldiers,supporting the important research items and promoting further the development of dermatology.

Objective To investigate the impact of intermittent porta hepatis occlusion on postoperative intra-hepatic recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma.Methods We retrospectively reviewed the records of 335 patients who underwent partial hepatectomy.The patients were classified into 2 groups:(1) the study group (n=97):porta hepatis was occluded with intermittent Pringle maneuver with 2-3 cycles of clamp/unclamp time of 15 min/5 min,repeated 2-3cycles; (2) the control group (n=238):including using Pringle maneuver,preconditioning occlusion of porta hepatis and selective occlusion of portal blood inflow.Patients were followed-up in the Outpatient Department once every 2-3 weeks in the 1st year,and once every 3-6 weeks in the 2nd year with US/CT/MRI and serum AFP test.The mean duration of follow-up was 26.5 months.Results The perioperative mortality was 1.8％ (6/335).Tumour recurrence in the study group was 31.6％ and 48.4％ in the 1st and 2nd year,respectively.The recurrence rates were significantly higher,than the 21.4％ and 38.0％ in the control group (P＜0.05).To exclude the miscellaneous factors which were involved in intra-hepatic recurrence of HCC,we set up 3 criteria to include patients for subgroup analysis:tumor ≥5 cm; serum AFP decreased to normal level within 4 weeks; negative intra-operative US scan.The number of patients included were 79 and 155 in the study and the control groups,respectively.There were significant differences in recurrence rate between the study and the control groups in the 1st and 2nd year (29.1％ vs 18.7％,46.8％ vs 35.5％,P＜0.05).There were no significant differences in overall survival rate between the two groups.Conclusions Intermittent porta hepatis occlusion is a risk factor of postoperative intra hepatic recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma.

OBJECTIVEThe SSR information in the transcriptome of Erigeron breviscapus was analyzed in this study, in order to further develop new functional genes SSR markers laid a solid foundation.

METHODSSR loci were searched in all of 52,060 unigenes by using est_timmer. Perl program and SSR primers were designed by Primer3. Furthermore, 36 pairs of primers were randomly selected for the polymorphism analysis on 13 Erigeron breviscapus plants collected from different places.

RESULTA total of 3639 SSRs were found in the transcriptome of Erigeron breviscapus, distributed in 3260 unigenes with the distribution frequency of 6.99%. Di-nucleotide repeat was the main type, account for as much as 34.41% of all SSRs, followed by mono-nucleotide (31.41%) and tri-nucleotide repeat motif (28.08%). The di-nucleotide repeat motifs of AT/AT and AC/GT were the predominant repeat types (28.71%). The tri-nucleotide repeat motifs of AAT/AT was the predominant repeat types (7.94%). For validation the availability of those SSR primers, we randomly selected 36 pairs of primers for PCR amplification. Among them, 34 pair primers (94.44%) produced clear and reproductive bands, 19 pair primers showed polymorphism (52.78%), and 13 Erigeron breviscapus plants were divided into 2 groups.

CONCLUSIONThere are numerous SSRs in Erigeron breviscapus transcriptome with high frequency and various types, this will provide abundant candidate molecular markers for genetic diversity study and genetic map in this plant.

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