A canine distemper virus strain was isolated from the lung of dog coming from Aksu in Xing Jiang using lung primary M cell during the CDV molecular epidemiological study. It was demonstrated to be a virulent strain of CDV by a series of systematic identification such as morphology , serology neutralization test, canine infection test, and molecular virology test.

Adult ; Fatty Liver ; diagnostic imaging ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Perfusion Imaging ; Tomography, Spiral Computed ; Young Adult

An automatic inspection system for biochip's print quality is presented in this paper. It consists of an automatic mechanical control, a CCD sensor for getting the image of PET boart, and the special computer software for image processing and recognition. Experimental results indicate that this system is capable of providing a precise and effective realtime inspection for biochips' print quality.
Biosensing Techniques ; instrumentation ; methods ; Equipment Design ; Image Processing, Computer-Assisted ; methods ; Microchip Analytical Procedures ; methods ; Pattern Recognition, Automated ; methods ; Quality Control ; Software

Through consultation of the historical literatures on Mr. CHEN Ying-long, investigating his teaching experiences in Xiamen Hospital of TCM and Xiamen University, the characteristics of his educational idea on acupuncture-moxibustion, are found as follows: great significance is found in the dissemination of Chengjiang acupuncture school in Minnan area of China and abroad through the combination of the succession of education from a masters to disciples and the classroom teaching; importance is attached to medical ethics, and priority is put on building up ethics and teaching by precept and example. In order to inherit the Chengjiang acupuncture school, Mr. CHEN focuses on fostering a proper studying method, emphasizes on the basic skills of acupuncture, reinforces clinical practice and techniques, edits books, and imparts knowledge and solves doubts.
Acupuncture ; education ; history ; Acupuncture Therapy ; history ; China ; History, 19th Century ; History, 20th Century ; Humans ; Moxibustion ; history ; Schools ; history

OBJECTIVETo identify the mutations of iduronate-2-sulfatase (IDS) gene, to reveal its mutation features, and to establish a basis for genetic counseling and prenatal gene diagnosis of Hunter syndrome.

METHODSUrine glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) assay, PCR and DNA sequencing were performed to detect mutation of IDS gene of the patient and his parents.

RESULTSThe result showed that the patient was: DS(++), HS(++), KS(-), CS(-), and that both of his parents were negative. A frame-shift deletion mutation (1062 del 16) was identified in exon 7 of the patient's IDS gene. His parents' genotypes were normal.

CONCLUSIONThe patient's mutation was not inherited by his parents but a novel one. The mutation probably altered the primary structure and tertiary structure of IDS enzyme protein remarkably and lowered the activity of IDS enzyme greatly. Therefore it is supposed to be the direct cause of the disorder.

Asian Continental Ancestry Group ; genetics ; Base Sequence ; Child, Preschool ; Female ; Glycoproteins ; genetics ; urine ; Humans ; Male ; Mucopolysaccharidosis II ; enzymology ; genetics ; urine ; Mutation ; genetics

Objective To investigate the level of cadmium(Cd)in commercial aquatic products in Xiacheng District, Hangzhou. Methods We randomly collected 293 aquatic products which belonged to six aquatic animals in the markets in Xiacheng District to determine the content of Cd. It was further evaluated by single factor pollution index(PI)according to the standard GB 2762-2017. In 11 samples of swimming crabs, Cd was examined in the different parts. Results There was no significant difference in the content of Cd between the samples collected in the markets and those in the supermarkets. It significantly differed in the samples of different aquatic animals(P < 0.05). The prevalence of Cd that exceeded the standard was as follows: seawater crustaceans(28.6%) > cephalopods(11.1%) > freshwater crustaceans(8.4%) > bivalves(6.9%). However, it was not excessive in the samples of fish. The mean level of Cd in the seawater crustaceans was 0.466 3 mg/kg, which resulted in the proportion of the samples that were excessive being 28.6%. Particularly, the mean level in sea crab was as high as 1.101 mg/kg with the proportion being 66.7%. In the samples of swimming crabs, there was a significant difference in the prevalence of Cd between swimming crab gonads and crab chests or legs(P > 0.05), while no statistical difference between crab chests and legs(P > 0.05). Conclusion The content of Cd in the aquatic products may be excessive in Xiacheng District, which warrants additional regulatory efforts to food safety. The public should reduce the consumption of aquatic products with high content of Cd.

Background and Objective:Radiotherapy(RT)is a major nonsurgical modality in the comprehensive treatment for colorectal adenocarcinoma.The radioresistance of cancer stem cells(CSCs)is a key factor that influences therapeutic effectiveness.This study was to investigate the effects of specific chromosome structure and histone modification in CSCs in colorectal adenocarcinoma radioresistance.Methods:Samples were collected from resected human colorectaI adenocarcinomas.Subcutaneous colorectal cancer model was established in nude mice.Immunohistochemistry showed that xenografts generated from bulk colorectaI cancer cells resembled the original tumor specimen.Flow cytometry was performed to sort CSCs (CD133~+)and non-CSCs(CD133~-)from both resected samples of colorectal adenocarcinoma and xenograft before and after high single-dose radiation.The markers labeling heterochromatin(H3K9me3,HP1-α,and H3K4me1)and euchromatin(H3K4me3)in CD133~+ and CD133-nucleus were detected by immunoflurescence.Results:There was distinct difference in chromatin structure between colorectaI CSCs(CD133~+)and non-CSCs (CD133~-).The chromatin displayed compact patches in CD133~+ nucleus,but loosely latticed structure in CD133-nucleus:immunoflurescence verified that the compact patches existing in CSCs was generated from heterochromatin construction.In addition.the vacuole-like defect in heterochromatin regions of CSCs was observed within 24 h after exposure to 10 gray(Gy)single-dose RT.Interestingly.this phenomenon was repaired from 96 h.and recovered to dense plaque structure in heterochromatin regions of CSCs after 144 h.However,no significant difference in non-CSCs was observed after RT exception for a loose chromatin structure.Conclusions:CSCs play a role in radiosensitivity in colorectal cancer.The mechanism may be related to heterchromatin formation and histone methylation.

OBJECTIVE: To study the clinical efficacy and complications of Endobutton titanium plate and clavicle hook plate in the treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation. METHODS: Total 48 patients with Rockwood Ⅲ to Ⅴ acromioclavicular joint dislocation from March 2015 to May 2019 were retrospectively divided into two groups according to different surgical methods. Among the patients, 23 patients were treated with Endobutton loop titanium plate fixation (observation group), including 15 males and 8 females, ranging in age from 23 to 59 years old, with an average of(36.2±8.1) years old;Rockwood type Ⅲ in 6 cases, type Ⅳ in 11 cases and type Ⅴ in 6 cases. Twenty-five patients were treated with clavicular hook plate(control group), including 17 males and 8 females, ranging in age from 22 to 54 years old, with an average of (34.7±6.4) years old; Rockwood type Ⅲ in 6 cases, type Ⅳ in 14 cases and type Ⅴ in 5 cases. The operation time, intraoperative bleeding, hospitalization time, visual analogue scale (VAS) of pain, Constant-Murley score of shoulder function and postoperative complications were compared between the two groups. RESULTS: All the patients were followed up, and the duration ranged from 24 to 51 months, with a mean of (30.5±6.5) months. The amountof bleeding and hospitalization time in the observation group were (71.9±4.0) ml and(8.2±1.6) d respectively;and those in the control group were (97.6±13.4) ml and (12.8±1.2) d respectively. There was significant difference between the two groups ( CONCLUSION Compared with clavicular hook plate internal fixation in the treatment of acromioclavicular joint dislocation, Endobutton loop titanium plate internal fixation technology has the advantages of less surgical bleeding, shorter hospitalization time, less postoperative pain, good recovery of shoulder joint function and less complications.
Acromioclavicular Joint/surgery* ; Adult ; Bone Plates ; Case-Control Studies ; Female ; Humans ; Joint Dislocations/surgery* ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Retrospective Studies ; Treatment Outcome ; Young Adult

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVERadiotherapy (RT) is a major non-surgical modality in the comprehensive treatment for colorectal adenocarcinoma. The radioresistance of cancer stem cells (CSCs) is a key factor that influences therapeutic effectiveness. This study was to investigate the effects of specific chromosome structure and histone modification in CSCs in colorectal adenocarcinoma radioresistance.

METHODSSamples were collected from resected human colorectal adenocarcinomas. Subcutaneous colorectal cancer model was established in nude mice. Immunohistochemistry showed that xenografts generated from bulk colorectal cancer cells resembled the original tumor specimen. Flow cytometry was performed to sort CSCs (CD133+) and non-CSCs (CD133-) from both resected samples of colorectal adenocarcinoma and xenograft before and after high single-dose radiation. The markers labeling heterochromatin (H3K9me3, HP1-alpha and H3K4me1) and euchromatin (H3K4me3) in CD133+ and CD133- nucleus were detected by immunofluorescence.

RESULTSThere was distinct difference in chromatin structure between colorectal CSCs (CD133+) and non-CSCs (CD133-). The chromatin displayed compact patches in CD133+ nucleus, but loosely latticed structure in CD133- nucleus; immunofluorescence verified that the compact patches existing in CSCs was generated from heterochromatin construction. In addition, the vacuole-like defect in heterochromatin regions of CSCs was observed within 24 h after exposure to 10 gray (Gy) single-dose RT. Interestingly, this phenomenon was repaired from 96 h, and recovered to dense plaque structure in heterochromatin regions of CSCs after 144 h. However, no significant difference in non-CSCs was observed after RT exception for a loose chromatin structure.

CONCLUSIONSCSCs play a role in radiosensitivity in colorectal cancer. The mechanism may be related to heterochromatin formation and histone methylation.

AC133 Antigen ; Adenocarcinoma ; pathology ; radiotherapy ; Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Animals ; Antigens, CD ; metabolism ; Cell Nucleus ; genetics ; pathology ; Colorectal Neoplasms ; pathology ; radiotherapy ; Female ; Glycoproteins ; metabolism ; Heterochromatin ; metabolism ; Histones ; metabolism ; Humans ; Male ; Methylation ; Mice ; Mice, Nude ; Middle Aged ; Neoplasm Transplantation ; Neoplastic Stem Cells ; pathology ; radiation effects ; Particle Accelerators ; Peptides ; metabolism ; Radiation Dosage ; Radiation Tolerance

OBJECTIVETo evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of laparoscopy-assisted radical gastrectomy with D2 lymph node (LN) dissection for elderly patients with gastric cancer.

METHODSFrom January 2007 to December 2009, 255 gastric cancer patients aged over 65 years underwent D2 LN dissection. Of these, 116 patients underwent laparoscopy-assisted radical gastrectomy (LAG group), while 139 patients underwent conventional open gastrectomy (OG group). The recovery and complication rate were compared between the two groups. Risk factors associated with postoperative complications were investigated by univariate and multivariate analyses.

RESULTSCompared to the OG group, the mean blood loss and number of patients who required blood transfusion were less, and the time to first flatus, the time to resume soft diet, and postoperative hospital stay were shorter in the LAG group (all P<0.01). However, the operation time and the mean number of LN retrieval were not significantly different between the two groups (both P>0.05). The postoperative morbidity in the LAG group was 15.5% (18/116), lower than that in OG group [28.1% (39/139), P<0.05]. Logistic regression analysis revealed that there were three significant factors associated with postoperative complications such as laparoscopy-assisted gastrectomy (P<0.05), operation time (P<0.01), and preoperative comorbidity (P<0.01). Operation time (P<0.05) and preoperative comorbidity (P<0.01) were independent risk factors for complication in laparoscopy-assisted radical gastrectomy of elderly patients. The mean survival time of LAG and OG were 23.0 months and 22.5 months, respectively, and the difference was not statistically significant (P>0.05).

CONCLUSIONSLaparoscopy-assisted radical gastrectomy with D2 LN dissection is oncologically compatible with open gastrectomy in elderly patients with gastric cancer less invasive. Operation time and preoperative comorbidity are independent risk factors for complication in laparoscopy-assisted radical gastrectomy of elderly patients.

Aged ; Female ; Gastrectomy ; methods ; Humans ; Laparoscopy ; Male ; Stomach Neoplasms ; surgery ; Treatment Outcome