ObjectiveTo explore the role of Network Management System (NMS) in decreasing mortality and incidence of cerebral palsy in preterm infants.MethodsThe data of 356 preterm infants transported by NMS from January 2004 to December 2005 were analyzed.ResultsNo death cases occurred during the transportation of 356 preterm infants, the success rate was 100%. 292 cases (84.39%) were cured and 36 cases (10.4%) were effective. 7 case dead for compliance, the mortality was 19.6‰. 3 cases suffered from cerebral palsy , the incidence of cerebral palsy was 8.6‰.ConclusionNMS applied to preterm infants is a high-effective medical model, and plays an important role in improving the forward prognosis of preterm infants.

Objective: To explore the impact of the sense of security on interpersonal relationships among impoverished college students, so as to provide empirical evidence for effective interpersonal communication cirsis prevention among impoverished college students. Methods: In March 2023, a stratified random sampling method was used to select one university from Shanghai, Jiangsu, Henan, Anhui, Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Guangxi respatively. A total of 1 687 impoverished college students from 7 universities were surveyed using the Sense of Security Scale, Interpersonal Relationship Comprehensive Diagnosis Scale, Stress Perception Scale (SPS), and Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS). Moderated mediation effect analysis was performed using Model 7 in the SPSS macro program PROCESS. Results: There was significant gender differences in the sense of security among impoverished college students (t=-2.31，P<0.05), and significant difference in interpersonal relationships by grade was observed (F=3.60，P<0.05). A sense of security was negatively associated with difficulties in interpersonal relationships among impoverished college students (β=-0.17, t=-9.27, P<0.01). Psychological stress partially mediates the relationship between the two, accounting for 19.54% of the total effect. Mindfulness regulates the first half of the path (β=0.10, t=5.32, P<0.01). Conclusions The sense of security shows impacts on interpersonal relationships among impoverished college students through psychological pressure. And it strengthens with the improvement of mindfulness level. Attention should be paid to cultivating a sense of security among impoverished college students, improving their level of mindfulness, and preventing interpersonal crisis due to excessive psychological pressure.

Objective: To explore effects of allogeneic skin fibroblast (Fb) on promoting wound healing of diabetic mice and the mechanism. Methods: (1) Experiment 1. Ten diabetic mice and ten normal mice were chosen and sacrificed to collect back skin tissue. Suspension of the fourth generation of normal skin Fb and diabetic skin Fb were made. Another 27 diabetic mice were collected and divided into phosphate buffered saline (PBS) group, normal skin Fb group, and diabetic skin Fb group with random number table, with 9 mice in each group. Full-thickness skin defect wounds with area of 1 cm×1 cm were made on back of each mouse. Immediately after injury, 4 corners of wound of mice in normal skin Fb group and diabetic skin Fb group were injected with normal skin Fb and diabetic skin Fb suspension of 200 μL, respectively. Mice in PBS group were injected with the same amount of PBS at the same position. On post injury day (PID) 3, 7, 10, 14, and 17, surviving mice in the three groups were collected for gross wound observation and wound healing rate was calculated. On PID 7 and 14, 3 mice in each group were taken after gross wound observation to collect wound skin tissue. Percentage of Ki67 positive cell in wound tissue was detected by immunofluorescence method. Microvessel density (MVD) of wound tissue was detected by immunohistochemistry. Collagen fiber deposition of wound tissue was detected by Masson staining. (2) Experiment 2. Ten diabetic mice and ten normal mice were collected to make primary and the fourth generation normal skin Fb, and primary and the fourth generation diabetic skin Fb with the same method as in experiment 1. Apoptosis rate of Fb was detected by flow cytometry. The mRNA expressions and protein expressions of transforming growth factor β₁ (TGF-β₁), advanced glycation end products (AGE), matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9), and neurokinin 1 (NK-1) of Fb were detected by real-time fluorescent quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and Western blotting, respectively. Data were processed with analysis of variance of factorial design, one-way analysis of variance, and LSD-t test. Results: (1) The drying and scab growing speeds of wounds of mice in normal skin Fb group and diabetic skin Fb group at each time point post injury were faster than those of mice in PBS group. On PID 17, wound healing rate of mice in normal skin Fb group was close to that of mice in PBS group (t=3.45, P>0.05). At other time points, wound healing rate of mice in normal skin Fb group and diabetic skin Fb group was significantly higher than that of mice in PBS group, respectively (t=9.15, 10.25, 35.28, 6.79, 8.37, 10.69, 22.53, 6.70, 4.47, P<0.05 or P<0.01). On PID 7 and 14, wound healing rate of mice in normal skin Fb group was significantly higher than that of mice in diabetic skin Fb group (t=4.41, 4.16, P<0.05). On PID 7 and 14, percentages of Ki67 positive cells in wound tissue of mice in normal skin Fb group and diabetic skin Fb group were significantly higher than that of mice in PBS group (t=20.89, 31.82, 4.86, 29.53, P<0.05 or P<0.01); percentages of Ki67 positive cells in wound tissue of mice in normal skin Fb group were significantly higher than those of mice in diabetic skin Fb group (t=8.78, 13.51, P<0.05 or P<0.01). On PID 7 and 14, MVD of wound tissue of mice in normal skin Fb group and diabetic skin Fb group was significantly higher than that of mice in PBS group (t=26.92, 56.42, 10.36, 26.85, P<0.01). On PID 14, MVD of wound tissue of mice in normal skin Fb group was significantly higher than that of mice in diabetic skin Fb group (t=8.61, P<0.01). On PID 7 and 14, the amount of collagen fiber deposition of wound tissue of mice in normal skin Fb group was significantly higher than that of mice in diabetic skin Fb group and PBS group, respectively (t=10.09, 5.48, 4.77, 3.14, P<0.05 or P<0.01). (2) Apoptosis rate of primary normal skin Fb was (5.61±0.18)%, which was close to that of normal skin Fb of the fourth generation [(6.48±0.16)%, t=1.44, P=0.06]. Apoptosis rate of primary diabetic skin Fb was (26.25±0.56)%, which was significantly higher than that of primary normal skin Fb (t=36.61, P<0.01) and close to that of diabetic skin Fb of the fourth generation [(25.68±0.93)%, t=0.91, P=0.41]. The mRNA expressions of TGF-β₁ and NK-1 of primary normal skin Fb were significantly higher than those of primary diabetic skin Fb (t=25.25, 273.30, P<0.01). The mRNA expressions of AGE and MMP-9 of primary normal skin Fb were significantly lower than those of primary diabetic skin Fb (t=23.01, 8.84, P<0.05 or P<0.01). The mRNA expressions of TGF-β₁, AGE, and NK-1 in primary diabetic skin Fb were significantly higher than those of diabetic skin Fb of the fourth generation (t=4.34, 22.84, 12.10, P<0.05 or P<0.01). The protein expression of TGF-β₁ and NK-1 of primary normal skin Fb were significantly higher than those of primary diabetic skin Fb (t=4.61, 8.53, P<0.05). The protein expressions of AGE and MMP-9 of primary normal skin Fb were significantly lower than those of primary diabetic skin Fb (t=10.22, 29.90, P<0.01). The protein expressions of AGE and NK-1 of primary diabetic skin Fb were significantly higher than those of diabetic skin Fb of the fourth generation (t=8.09, 4.36, P<0.05 or P<0.01). Conclusions Allogeneic skin Fb can promote wound healing through promoting Fb proliferation, angiogenesis, collagen fiber deposition in wound of diabetic mice. When diabetic skin Fb of mice is cultured in vitro away from diabetic microenvironment, cell activity can′t return to normal levels, and the effects of diabetic skin Fb on promoting wound healing is not as good as normal skin Fb.

Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung ; genetics ; Female ; Genes, erbB-1 ; genetics ; Humans ; Lung Neoplasms ; genetics ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Mutation ; Nucleic Acid Amplification Techniques ; methods ; Receptor, Epidermal Growth Factor ; genetics

The study was aimed to isolate and establish mesenchymal stem cell line from adult murine bone marrow as well as to identify its biological characteristics and differentiation potential. Bone marrow cells (BMCs) were collected by flushing the femurs and tibias of 4 - 5-week-old male C57BL/6 mice, and were inoculated at a concentration of 1 x 10(6)/cm(2). mMSCs were isolated, enriched and expanded by using bone marrow adherant culture and monoclonal culture. The characteristics of the cells, such as morphology, growth pattern, cell cycle, phenotype, karyotype and multipotent differentiation potential, cytogenetic stability and tumorigenesis were determined. The results indicated that the cell population consisted of spindle- and star-shaped cells, they were highly positive for CD29, CD44, Sca-1, MHC-I, moderate positive for CD13, CD90.2 and negative for CD117, CD45, Flk-1 and MHC-II. mMSCs could be induced to differentiate into adipocytes, osteoblast cells and chondrocytes. It is concluded that mMSC can be isolted, expanded and enriched by using bone marrow adhcrent culture and monoclonal culture. No tumor formations are observed for 3 months in nude mice after subcutaneous injection. mMSCs retain their properties after at least 30 passages in culture as well as from frozen stocks.
Animals ; Cell Differentiation ; physiology ; Cell Proliferation ; Cell Separation ; methods ; Cells, Cultured ; Hyaluronan Receptors ; metabolism ; Integrin beta1 ; metabolism ; Male ; Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ; cytology ; immunology ; physiology ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred C57BL ; Mice, Nude

OBJECTIVETo investigate the effect of murine mesenchymal stem cells (mMSC) on immunoproliferative response of spleen cells.

METHODSMitogen (Con A, 20 microg/ml) or irradiated (20 Gy) allogeneic spleen cells (from BALB/c or C57BL/6 mouse depending on the responder cells) were used as stimulators. Proliferations of the responder cells were determined with MTT on day 3 after culture at 37 degrees C, 5% CO2 humidified atmosphere. The ratios of CD4+/CD8+ and CD4+CD25+ cells were analyzed with FACS assay, and the levels of cytokines in supernatants with ELISA.

RESULTS1) mMSC inhibited the response of both syngeneic and allogeneic splenic cells to ConA. At the ratio of mMSC to splenic cells being 1: 1, the inhibition rate reached 84.21%. With the ratio decreasing, the inhibition rate decreased. 2) mMSC inhibited the response of both syngeneic and allogeneic splenic cells to alloantigen. When the ratio of mMSC to responder cells was 1: 10, the inhibition rate was as high as 88.07%. 3) mMSC could increase the ratio of CD4+/ CD8+ T cells and the percentage of CD4+ CD25+ cells in splenic cells. These abilities were in a dose-dependent manner and non-MHC antigen restricted. 4) mMSC decreased interleukin (IL) -2, interferon (IFN)-gamma, while increased TGF-beta1 and IL-4 in the co-culture system.

CONCLUSIONmMSC can suppress proliferative response of splenic cells to mitogen and alloantigen, increase the ratio of CD4+/CD8+ and the proportion of CD4+ CD25+ in T cells, decrease the secretion of proinflammatory cytokines and increase the anti inflammatory cytokines in a dose-dependent and non-MHC antigen restricted manner.

Animals ; Bone Marrow Cells ; immunology ; CD4-CD8 Ratio ; CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes ; immunology ; Cells, Cultured ; Interferon-gamma ; metabolism ; Interleukin-2 ; metabolism ; Interleukin-4 ; metabolism ; Male ; Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ; immunology ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred BALB C ; Mice, Inbred C57BL ; Spleen ; cytology ; immunology ; metabolism ; Transforming Growth Factor beta ; metabolism

OBJECTIVETo establish an xenogeneic acute graft-versus-host disease model by engraftment of G-CSF mobilized human mononuclear cells into NOD/SCID mice.

METHODSMobilized human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMNCs) were transplanted into sublethally irradiated NOD/SCID mice. After transplantation, complete blood count, huCD45+ cells and other phenotype human lymphocytes were determined weekly. Mice were sacrificed, and their tissues were examined histopathologically and immunophenotypically. Genomic DNA was also prepared for detecting human beta-globin DNA sequence and endogenous mouse RAPSYN gene.

RESULTSThe human CD45+ cells in the mice appeared 1 week after transplantation. Its percentage was increased with an acute X-GVHD syndrome characterized by rapid and severe weight loss and pancytopenia. Both the specific DNAs of human beta-globin DNA gene and the murine RAPSYN gene were detected in the hu-NOD/SCID chimeras; The survival rate was 14% at 6 weeks posttransplantation. The engrafted human cells consisted mainly of CD3+ T lymphocytes but CD4/CD8 ratios seemed inverted in the chimeras. The xenogeneic graft versus host reaction was heterogeneous in different organs mainly with human lymphocytes infiltration and the liver and lungs were the critical organs.

CONCLUSIONMobilized peripheral blood mononuclear cells are capable of engrafting in irradiated NOD/SCID mice with induced acute X-GVHD syndrome. The liver and the lungs are the critical organs. This is a good model for investigating the effects of human cells in inducing acute graft versus host disease in animal and for testing effective intervention methodology.

Animals ; Disease Models, Animal ; Female ; Graft vs Host Disease ; Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor ; therapeutic use ; Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation ; Humans ; Leukocytes, Mononuclear ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred NOD ; Mice, SCID ; Transplantation, Heterologous

BACKGROUNDPulmonary hypertension (PH) is a set of pathophysiological syndromes characterized by increased pulmonary artery pressure and pulmonary vascular resistance, resulting in increased right ventricular afterload. The left and right ventricles interact through hemodynamics. What impact will PH have on synchronization and function of the left ventricle (LV)? The aim of this study was to evaluate the synchronization of the left ventricular wall motion and left ventricular function in patients with varying degrees of PH using velocity vector imaging (VVI) technology.

METHODSSixty patients with chronic PH served as the experimental group, and 20 healthy volunteers served as the control group. According to the different degrees of pulmonary artery systolic pressure, the experimental group was divided into three groups: mild, moderate, and severe PH groups. The time to peak systolic longitudinal velocity (Tvl), the peak systolic longitudinal velocity (Vsl), the peak diastolic longitudinal velocity (Vel), the peak systolic longitudinal strain (Sl), and strain rate (SRl) in 18 segments were measured in each group.

RESULTSTvl in the control group and each group with PH was reduced from basal to apical segment, and in control group Tvl in various segments of the same wall and in different walls showed no significant difference (P > 0.05). With increase in pulmonary artery pressure, Tvl values measured showed an increasing trend in groups with PH. In groups with PH, Vsl and Vel of each wall were reduced sequentially from basal to apical segments, showing gradient change; Vsl and Vel values measured showed a decreasing trend with increase in pulmonary artery pressure, in which the differences of Vel values measured in the control group and the mild PH group were statistically significant (P < 0.01), and the differences between other groups were statistically significant (P < 0.01). In groups with PH, Sl and SRl in basal segment and the middle segment of each wall were decreased; the difference between groups was statistically significant (P < 0.01).

CONCLUSIONSAsynchronization of the LV and decreased left ventricular function were present in patients with chronic PH; VVI technology can accurately evaluate left ventricular function in patients with PH, and indicators such as Tvl, Vsl, and Vel are valuable.

Adult ; Aged ; Echocardiography ; Elasticity Imaging Techniques ; Female ; Heart Ventricles ; diagnostic imaging ; physiopathology ; Humans ; Hypertension, Pulmonary ; diagnostic imaging ; physiopathology ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Ventricular Function, Left ; physiology

OBJECTIVETo explore the molecular mechanism of dutasteride inhibiting fertility by studying its effects on the expressions of the epididymal epithelial junction proteins Claudin1 and β-catenin in rats.

METHODSSixteen 3-month-old SD male rats were equally divided into an experimental and a negative control group to be treated intragastrically with dutasteride at 40 mg/kg per day and the same dose of solvent, respectively, for 14 consecutive days. Then, the sperm motility and morphology of the rats were detected by computer-assisted sperm analysis, the serum levels of testosterone (T) and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) measured by ELISA, changes in the tight junction of epididymal cells observed under the transmission electron microscope, the protein and gene expressions of Claudin1 and β-catenin determined by RT-PCR and immunohistochemistry, and the conception rate of the mated female rats calculated.

RESULTSDutasteride significantly suppressed the serum DHT level, sperm motility, and fertility of the rats (P <0.05). Interspaces between epididymal epithelial cell tight junctions were observed, the volume of epididymal fluid obviously increased, and the expressions of Claudin1 and β-catenin gene and protein remarkably downregulated in the experimental rats (P <0.05).

CONCLUSIONDutasteride can significantly inhibit the fertility of male rats by reducing the serum DHT level, suppressing Claudin1 and β-catenin expressions, and damaging epididymal epithelial cell junctions.

Animals ; Azasteroids ; pharmacology ; Claudin-1 ; metabolism ; Dihydrotestosterone ; blood ; Dutasteride ; Epididymis ; drug effects ; metabolism ; Female ; Fertility ; drug effects ; Humans ; Intercellular Junctions ; drug effects ; Male ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Sperm Motility ; drug effects ; Testosterone ; blood ; Urological Agents ; pharmacology ; beta Catenin ; metabolism

BACKGROUNDGenetic variations at the interleukin 28B (IL-28B) locus are important in predicting outcome following therapy for chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The aim of this research was to evaluate the role of IL-28B single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) variations in Chinese patients undergoing pegylated interferon-α plus ribavirin (PEG-IFN-α/RBV) treatment.

METHODSTo determine the effect of IL-28B variation on the response to HCV therapy, these variants were genotyped in a cohort of 220 patients who were chronically infected with HCV and received combined PEG-IFN-α/RBV therapy.

RESULTSThe proportions of rs12979860 CC, CT, and TT genotypes were 71.4%, 25.0%, and 3.6% respectively, in the sustained virological response (SVR) group; 15.8%, 60.5%, and 23.7% respectively, in the null virological response (NVR) group; and 38.1%, 52.4%, and 9.5% respectively, in the relapse (Rel) group (P < 0.05). Logistic regression analysis showed that, compared to those having the CC genotype, CT heterozygotes had an increased risk of NVR and Rel (OR = 10.95, 95%CI = 4.12-29.11, P = 1.5×10(-7) and OR = 3.93, 95%CI = 1.86-8.32, P = 2.1×10(-4) respectively). The RNA quantification assay showed that patients with genotype CC exhibited much higher levels of IL-28 expression than those with genotype CT or TT (P < 0.001).

CONCLUSIONSThe IL-28B SNP rs12979860 genotype was related to the effectiveness of HCV therapy: patients with the CC rs12979860 genotype had higher rates of SVR than those with the CT or TT genotype, and the CC genotype revealed a significantly higher level of IL-28 mRNA expression.

Adult ; Antiviral Agents ; therapeutic use ; Genotype ; Hepatitis C, Chronic ; drug therapy ; genetics ; Humans ; Interferon-alpha ; therapeutic use ; Interleukins ; genetics ; Middle Aged ; Polymerase Chain Reaction ; Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide ; genetics ; Ribavirin ; therapeutic use