Objective To explore the significance and value of Kisspeptin in the diagnosis and therapeutic evaluation for idiopathic central precocious puberty(ICPP) in girls.Methods Twenty-four girls with ICPP and 21 girls with premature thelarche(PT) who were hospitalized in the Children's Hospital of Jiangxi Province from Jun.2012 to Jan.2013 were selected as ICPP group and PT group,and 25 healthy girls were selected as healthy control group.The coagulation vein blood in ICPP girls before treatment and after 6 months treatment and PT girls and healthy girls were collected,and enzyme linked immunosorbent assay was used to detect the plasma Kisspeptin level,and t test was used to analyze the differences among the 4 groups.Results The Kisspeptin level of girls with ICPP [(1.80 ± 0.13) μg/L]was apparently higher than that of PT groups [(1.41 ± 0.10) μg/L] and healthy control group[(1.39 ± 0.13) μg/L],and the differences were statistically significant (t =10.974,14.787,all P =0.000).However,the difference of Kisspeptin between PT group and healthy control group was not statistically significant(t =10.970,P =0.095).In addition,the Kisspeptin level of ICPP girls who undewent 6-month treatment [(1.49 ± 0.15) μg/L] was significantly lower than that before treatment,and the difference was statistically significant (t =10.80,P ＜ 0.05) ;but,compared with PT group and healthy control group,there was no significant difference (t =6.32,P =0.060 ; t =7.44,P =0.214).Conclusions Kisspeptin level is related with pubertal development,and it can be used as an important evidence in ICPP diagnosis and an important parameter in ICPP therapeutic evaluation.

It was previously revealed that noncoding RNAs, especially microRNAs, control cardiac genes and regulate heart function.Recently, growing evidence from high-throughput genomic platforms has confirmed that long non-coding RNAs ( lncRNAs) serve as new and enigmatic regulators in cardiac development and homeostasis.Nevertheless, lit-tle is known about their characteristics compared to microRNAs.Here, we review the latest progress on lncRNAs in cardiac biology and diseases, summarizing detailed knowledge of their functions and novel cardiac-related gene regulatory mecha-nisms in epigenetic processes.Finally, we highlight that lncRNAs could be promising therapeutic targets and diagnostic bi-omarkers in cardiac pathophysiology.

Eighty-nine cases of lumbar intervertebral disc herniation were mainly dealt with acupuncture method, supplementing with traction and Tuina at lumbar region. After 4 courses of treatment, 65 cases were cured, 12 cases got marked effects, 7 some effects, and 3 no effect. This integrated treatment had good effects on lumbar intervertebral disc herniation, and are worthy of being applied widely in clinic.

Ductus Arteriosus, Patent ; Humans ; Infant ; Infant, Newborn ; Infant, Premature ; Infant, Premature, Diseases ; Platelet-Rich Plasma

Opjective To study the prevalence of diabetic nephropathy of type 2 diabetes and its correlated risk factors. Methods 1 059 cases with type 2 diabetes in our university hospital during the period of 1997-2000 were screened for diabetic nephropathy,and its correlated risk factors were analysed. Results The prevalence of diabetic nephropathy and end stage of renal disease were 9.73% and 5.47%, respectively. Hypertension and dyslipidemia characterized with hypertriglycemia and low leve1 of HDL were the main risk factors of type 2 diabetic nephropathy. There was no significant relationship between single-determining HbAlc level and UAER. Conclusion The prevalence of diabetic nephropathy of this study was slightly lower than that reported by other authors in western countries,and the risk factors were consistent with those papers.

Due to the dysontogenesis of the arterial duct wall and the abnormal secretion of prostaglandin,symptomatic patent ductus arteriosus is thus often presented in preterm infants.In the past,Indomethacin or Ibuprofen (cyclooxygenase inhibitor) was always chosen to be the interventional medication.While in recent years,Acetaminophen (prostaglandin synthetase inhibitor) has become another therapeutic option for symptomatic patent ductus arteriosus with similar efficacy but less adverse events.The latest research of the mechanism,the therapeutic strategy of time,mode,dosage and duration,the efficacy and the adverse events of Acetaminophen were reviewed.

Objective: To explore the effects of ramipril, trimetazidine and the combination of ramipril and trimetazidine on renal cell apoptosis index (AI) and cytochrome C (Cyt-C) expression in experimental rats with chronic heart failure (CHF).
Methods: CHF model was established by partially banding of abdominal aorta superior to renal artery in experimental rats. A total of 50 male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 5 groups: Sham operation group, Model group, Ramipril group, Trimetazidine group and Combination (ramipril and trimetazidine) group.n=10 in each group. Renal tubular cell AI was examined by TUNEL method, mRNA and protein expressions of Cyt-C were detected by RT-PCR and Western Blot analysis in each group respectively.
Results: Compared with Sham operation group, Model group had increased AI of renal tubular cells, increased mRNA and protein expressions of Cyt-C,P<0.01. Compared with Model group, Ramipril group, Trimetazidine group and Combination group showed decreased AI of renal tubular cells (20.02 ± 1.14) %, (20.10 ± 1.2) % and (14.27 ± 1.40) % vs ( 40.82 ± 1.31) %; reduced Cyt-C mRNA expression (0.54 ± 0.06), ( 0.56 ± 0.05) and (0.44 ± 0.04) vs (0.89 ± 0.03); reduced Cyt-C protein expression (1.50 ± 0.11), (1.58 ± 0.12) and (0.75 ± 0.06) vs (2.53 ± 0.10); the most reduction was obtain by Combination group, allP<0.01.
Conclusion: Ramipril and trimetazidine can inhibit renal cell apoptosis and effectively improve the renal function in CHF rats. Combined medication is better than either of them alone.

Objective To study the effects of Pervanadate(Per) on BET-2 cells cell cycle arrest and apoptosis induced by ionizing radiation. Methods The BET-2 cells were radiated with 0, 1, 3, 5, 7, 10 Gy and divided into PTP(protein tyrosine phosphatases)-specific inhibitor Per-treated group and non-pervanadate group(served as a control) and then incubated after ?-ray irradiation. Cell cycle and apoptosis were measured by FCM and Hematoxylin-Eosin staining at different time phases. Results G2/M phase arrest and apoptosis were induced in a pattern of dose-effect and time-course after irradiation in the BET-2 cells. In Per-treated group, G2/M phase arrest increased more notably, and apoptosis decreased markedly. Conclusions These studies suggested that Pervanadate potentialy enhance the ratio and prolong the term of G2/M phase arrest, and facilitate the damaged hematopoietic cells to be repaired, remarkably prevent radiated-cells from apoptosis.

Objective To explore the effect of an electromagnetic field (EMF) on the viability,proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of rats' bone mesenchymal stem cells (rBMSC).Methods Sinusoidal 1mT EMFs of 10 Hz,30 Hz,50 Hz and 70 Hz were administered to rBMSC for 2 hours per day during 2 weeks of cultivation.The cell viability was analyzed using live/dead assays.The cells' DNA was quantified to evaluate cell proliferation.Von Kossa staining was performed to study the mineralization of the extracellular matrix.The enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and immunohistological staining were employed to observe the synthesis of osteocalcin (OC) and bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2).Results Cell viability decreased under exposure to the 50 Hz and 70 Hz fields.The proliferation of rBMSC was elevated significantly in the 10 Hz EMF-treated group.The expression OC and BMP-2 was elevated after two weeks of 50 Hz EMF stimulation.Moreover,the mineralization of the extracellular matrix was found to be enhanced after 50 Hz EMF exposure.Conclusion Exposure to a 1 mT EMF has different effects on the viability,proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of rBMSC depending on the frequency.The data provide practical guidance for applying electromagnetic fields in bone regenerative medicine.

Aim To measure the methylation rate of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs) using ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry, and determine the methylation rate in the process of senescence.Methods The DNA extracted from BMMSCs would be digested into individual deoxynucleosides using enzymatic hydrolysis.To quantify the global genomic DNA methylation rate,we developed a method using ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry with multiple reaction monitoring to simultaneously measure the levels of 5-methyl deoxycytidine and deoxyguanosine in digested genomic DNA.Results The DNA methylation rate could be analyzed within two minutes after hydrolyzing 1μg DNA for an hour.The detection limit of DNA methylation rate was 5.00×10-4.The coefficient of variance of the intra-day and inter-day precision was within 7.12×10-2 and 0.119, respectively.With the subculture of BMMSCs, the methylation rate gradually decreased.The methylation rate of stem cells was the lowest in 4~6 generation, and gradually increased with the subculture.Conclusions Using this method, the preliminary data on DNA methylation of BMMSCs in the process of senescence are obtained.The method is simple and convenient for sample preprocessing, and the method is fast and accurate with good sensitivity and repeatability.