Objective To study the immunogenicity of extractable nuclear antigens(ENA)in activateed lymphocytes.Methods The ENA of the normal and activated lymphocytes was extracted according to Sharp's method,then syngeneic BALB/C mice were immunized.The dynamic fluctuation of serum IgG anti-dsDNA antibody level in mice was analyzed by ELISA,so did the ENA polypeptide spectrum.The immunofluorescent staining pattern of ANA and renal immunopathologic changes of the mice were investigated.Results ANA could be detected in the sera of the immunized mice by the ENA extracted from the activated lymphocytes,including anti-dsDNA and anti-ENA.The immunofluorescent staining patterns for ANA manifested as homogeneous pattern,peripheral pattern,speckled pattern and nucleolar pattern.Moreover,marked immune complex deposits in glomerulus could be observed in ANA positive mice.The results in those mice immunized by the normal-lymphocyte-ENA were negative.Conclusion The ENA extracted from activated lymphocytes is immunogenic,can drive the production of ANA and cause SLE-like syndrome.

Objective To observe the developmental changes of projection and termination of proprioceptive afferent fibers in the mouse spinal cord. Methods Parvalbumin (PV) immunohistochemistry was used to label the proprioceptive afferents. Single and dual immunofluorescence histochemistry were used to examine the growth pattern of proprioceptive afferents and their relationships with motoneurons in the spinal ventral horn (VH). The stained sections were observed under a confocal laserscanning microscope. Results PV-like immunoreactive (LI) proprioceptive fibers first appeared in the dorsal column on embryonic (E) day 14, then entered the gray matter on El5 and reached the intermediate gray matter and VH more obviously on E16. The number and intensity of PV-LI proprioceptive afferent fibers and punctata increased in the VH with age and reached a maximum during earlier postnatal (P) period (P0-P7). After P14, the number and intensity of proprioceptive afferents gradually decreased. The proprioceptive terminals seemed to form close relationship with motoneurons from E17. Conclusion The present study indicates that the somatotopic organization of proprioceptive afferents in the spinal cord is established during the late embryonic and early postnatal stages. These results provide evidence for understanding the development of the reflex movements.

The present study was designed to examine the developmental changes in projection and termination of nociceptive and proprioceptive afferent fibers in the spinal cord by labeling those two fibers with calcitonion gene-related peptide (CGRP) and parvalbumin (PV)separately in mouse embryos and neonatal pups aged embryonic day 15 to posanatal day 3 (E15 -P3). CGRP-like immunoreactive (LI)nociceptive fibers first appeared in the superficial dorsal horn (DH) at E16. The afferent projections extended laterally to the DH and entered into the deep portions of the DH at E17 and E18. After birth, the projection pattern of CGRP-LI fibers remained unchanged but the intensity of afferent terminals increased in the superficial laminae and their branching patterns became more complicated. In addition,CGRP-LI collaterals that projected into the contralateral DH were also examined after E16. Around birth, the contralateral projections were also found originated from the lateral part of the DH. PV-LI proprioceptive afferents were first observed entering the gray matter at E15 and reached the intermediate gray matter (IG) and the ventral horn (VH) more obviously on E16. The number and intensity of PV-LI fibers increased in the the VH with age and reached a maximum during earlier postnatal period ( P0-P3 ). The proprioceptive terminals seemed to form close relationship with motoneurons in the VH from E17. Our results indicate that the somatotopic organization of nociceptive and proprioceptive afferents in the spinal cord both are established during the late embryonic and early postnatal stages. These results help to understand the development of the sensory transmission in more details.

Actinomycosis ; diagnosis ; pathology ; surgery ; Adult ; Female ; Humans ; Ovarian Diseases ; diagnosis ; pathology ; surgery

Objective To establish a Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) for Pseudomonas aeruginosa rapid detection. Method 152 P. aeruginosa strains isolated from nasal swabs and 30 reference strains were applied. P. aeruginosa ATCC15442 was used to develop LAMP amplification and evaluate sensitivity and specificity. Results Sensitivity of LAMP was 103 times higher than PCR, with DNA amount as 132 fg. When LAMP was applied to 30 reference strains and 152 P. aeruginosa strains , the specification was 100% while iden-tification rate reached 94.7%. Conclusion The establishment LAMP showed a promising prospect in P. aerugi-nosa rapid detection.

eEF1A2 might be a putative oncoprotein in HCC .eEF1A2 over-expression has noticeable effects on the HCC cell prolifera-tion enhancement , differentiation inhibition , and cell cycle acceleration through the G 0/G1 phase to S phase and G 2/M phases.

BACKGROUND:The important reason for failed back surgery syndrome is the postoperative epidural scar adhesions, therefore, exploring the methods of preventing postoperative lumbar epidural scar adhesions has always been a hot research in spine surgery field. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of Shenshu point magnetic stimulation therapy on epidural scar adhesions in rat models of failed back surgery syndrome. METHODS:Sixty Sprague-Dawley rat models of failed back surgery syndrome were successfuly established using the method of laminectomy, and then divided into Shenshu magnetic therapy group and blank control group. Beginning from 1 week after modeling, rats in the Shenshu magnetic therapy group were subjected to bilateral Shenshu magnetic stimulation for 6 weeks, 5 days of treatment per week. Rats in the blank control group were not given any intervention. At 13 weeks after modeling, rats were harvested and the area ratio of epidural scars, range of adhesions and formation of colagen fibers were observed under light microscope. Fibroblasts were counted. Hydroxyproline content and transforming growth factor β1 expression in scar tissue were compared between these two groups.

Cytokine-Induced Killer Cells ; immunology ; Cytotoxicity, Immunologic ; Dendritic Cells ; immunology ; Fetal Blood ; immunology ; HL-60 Cells ; Humans ; K562 Cells ; Killer Cells, Natural ; immunology

Objective To analyze the clinical characteristics of Klebsiella pneumoniae infection in preterm infants. Methods Clinical data of 75 preterm infants infected with Klebsiella pneumoniae treated in BaYi Children's Hospital from February 6,2008 to February 10,2010 were retrospectively analyzed.The difference of auxiliary examination between early-onset and late-onset infection group were compared by two independent samples t test.Spearman correlation analysis and non-conditional Logistic regression analysis were used to analyze the high risk factors and the prognostic factors of Klebsiella pneumoniae infection in preterm infants. Results The incidence of Klebsiella pneumoniae infection was 2.8％ (75/2721) in preterm infants,and the mortality rate was 9.3％ (7/75). There were 71 cases of Klebsiella pneumoniae sepsis and 4 cases of Klebsiella pneumoniae pneumonia.Among 75 cases,63 cases were early-onset infection (onset age≤72 h) and 12 were late-onset infection (onset age＞72 h).All patients presented with poor response,heart rate during quiet sleep ＞ 160/min and low oxygen saturation.The mean corpuscular volume and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration in early-onset Klebsiella pneunoniae infection cases were higher than those in late-onset neonates [(128.87±24.60) fl vs (113.72±13.54) fl,t=-2.07,P＜0.05and (38.11±2.15) pg vs (36.98±1.05) pg,t=-2.76,P＜0.05].Low birth weight and caesarean section were associated with early-onset Klebsiella pneumoniae sepsis (r=0.250 and -0.240,P＜0.05). The prognosis of Klebsiella pneumoniae infection was associated with hospital stay and duration of premature rupture of membranes (r=0.368 and 0.318,P＜0.05). Conclusions There were no specific clinical manifestations for Klebsiella pneumoniae infection in preterm infants.Preterm infants with low birth weight,long duration of premature rupture of membranes,delivered by caesarean section and received invasive operation are likely to develop Klebsiella pneumoniae infection.

Objective To study the risk factors,methods of etiologic diagnosis and treatment of disunion of fracture due to delayed infection after the internal fixation. Methods The clinical data including bacterial tests, clinical manifestation and the administration of antibiotics , of 24 cases of disunion of fracture due to delayed infec-tion after the internal fixation were retrospectively analyzed. Results 22 strains of pathogenic bacteria were distin-guished with a detection rate of 91.67% in the 24 cases. 16 strains of these bacteria were gram-positive,and 6 gram-negative. The gram-positive ones were all sensitive to vancomycin and teicoplanin. The gram-negative ones were all sensitive to imipenem and meropenem. It was common for patients to take antibiotic after operation. Conclusion More infection is caused by gram-positive bacteria than by gram-negative ones. Antibiotic therapy based on the bacte-rial test is reasonable and necessary besides surgeries.