Objective To explore the effect of shRNA silenced aromatic hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) on WNT signaling path-way during the differentiation of P19 cells into cardiac myocytes. Methods The eukaryotic expression vector of mouse AHR gene was designed and constructed. The interference plasmid was transfected into P19 cell and the positive stains to AHR gene silencing were screened by G418. The mRNA expression of important genes GSK3βandβ-catenin were evaluated by real-time fluorescent quantita-tive PCR during the differentiation of P19 cells. Results The constructed AHR-shRNA plasmid significantly inhibited the expression of AHR gene. Along with the differentiation of P19 cell into cardiac myocytes, in the interference group the expression ofβ-catenin gene was lower whereas the expression of GSK3βgene was elevated than those of control group with significant differences (all P<0.01). Conclusions The interference of AHR gene expression can regulate WNT signaling pathway in the development of heart.

Objective To identify two suspected Legionella pneumophila (L.pneumophila) strains isolated from environmental water and air conditioning cooling water systems in Guangzhou city.Methods The two strains were identified by their cultural characteristics,biochemical test,Legionella-specific primer PCR identification,PCR-enzymatic digestion analysis,16S rRNA,mip and rpoB gene sequencing analysis.Results The two suspected L.pneumophila isolates were identified as gram-negative bacillus appeared as white colonies on BCYEα-agar after incubation for 48 hours at 36℃.Both isolates were positive for oxidase,gelatinase and hydrolysis of hippurate,and negative for urease activity and nitrate reduction.Their phenotypic characteristics were similar to those of L.pneumophila strains.Results of PCR identification by using Legionella-specific primer were positive.Enzymatic digestion analysis showed that the 226 bp PCR products of two isolates were not digested by Taa Ⅰ.The two strains were classified as Legionella busanensis as indicated by gene sequencing analysis of 16S rRNA,mip and rpoB gene.Conclusion Two L.busanensis strains were first isolated from environmental and air conditioning cooling water systems in China.Due to their biochemical characteristics,L.busanensis strains were commonly misidentified as L.pneumophila,but could be effectively identified by PCR-enzymatic digestion analysis and multiple genes identification.

OBJECTIVE: To choose the disease-causing gene in a Chinese pedigree with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) by whole-exome sequencing (WES), and provide theory basis for mechanism of disease. METHODS: Clinical data of AS pedigree were collected, including 2 males, the age were 48 and 18 years old, the course of disease were 23 and 4 years. Whole blood genomic DNA of AS was extracted to perform whole exome sequencing, the results were compared with human databases, common variations which had been reported were wiped out, then non synonymous single nucleotide variants(SNVs) from the family members were combined, and candidate genes was selected initially. RESULTS: Totally 80 G data was obtained from AS family with high quality.By comparing results between patient and normal subject, and filtering with number of biological database, the result showed heterozygous mutation of JAK2 gene 12 exon c.1709 A>G (p.Tyr570Cys) may be the potential disease-causing gene. The variant c.1151T>C of MUC3A gene may be one of the causes of intestinal symptoms in the family members. CONCLUSION It is feasible to find t candidate gene mutations of AS by Exon sequencing. The mutation c.1709 A>G in gene JAK2 identified by whole exome sequencing might be the pathogenic mutation in this AS pedigree.
Exome ; Humans ; Male ; Mucin-3 ; Mutation ; Pedigree ; Spondylitis, Ankylosing ; Whole Exome Sequencing

AIM: To compare the clinical efficacy of conbercept and aflibercept in the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration(wARMD)based on 4 consecutive intravitreal injections.METHODS: The clinical data of 108 patients(108 eyes)who were diagnosed as wARMD and treated with intravitreal injection at our hospital from January 2019 to January 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. They were divided into conbercept group(54 cases, 54 eyes)and aflibercept group(54 cases, 54 eyes)according to the different injectable drugs. All patients received intravitreal injection once a month, with four consecutive injections. Follow up for 12mo to observe best corrected visual acuity(BCVA), central macular thickness(CMT), complications and recurrence before and after injection.RESULTS: BCVA and CMT of patients in the two groups at 1, 2, 5 and 8mo after injection had no between-group differences(P>0.05), but both were significantly improved compared with those before injection(P<0.05). By the end of follow-up, conjunctival hemorrhage occurred in 2 eyes of the conbercept group at the early stage, and increased intraocular pressure and conjunctival hemorrhage occurred respectively in 2 eyes of the aflibercept group. There were no serious complications related to drug injection such as retinal detachment, complicated cataract, endophthalmitis and retinal pigment epithelial tear in the two groups, and there was no difference in the recurrence rate between the two groups(7% vs. 6%, P=1.000).CONCLUSION: On the basis of continuous 4 times of intravitreal injection, both conbercept and aflibercept are safe and effective in the treatment of wARMD, and the efficacy is even.

Objective To observe the clinical outcomes of the superior gluteal neurocutaneous flap for sacrococcygeal pressure sores. Methods Twelve cases with sacrococcygeal pressure sores were covered by the superior gluteal neurocutaneous flap from May 2005 to Nov. 2009. The sore size ranged from 15 cm ×30 cm to 5 cm × 8 cm, while the flap size ranged from 17 cm × 32 cm to 10 cm× 12 cm. Results All 12 flaps survived totally with the pressure sores healed. The longest follow-up time was four years, the short follow-up time was half a year, the average time was 2.5 years. The superior gluteal neurocutaneous flap was good blood circulation, pressure sores not recur. Conclusion The superior gluteal neurocutaneous flap is a good treatment for sacrococcygeal pressure sores for its reliable blood supply and simple harvesting.

Objective:The current systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness and quality of interventions on depressive symptoms of informal caregivers of people with dementia in China and to provide evidences regarding protocols for the most effective interventions.Methods:A systematic literature search of Chinese and English databases was performed, covering randomized controlled trails published up to March 2019. The papers for final review were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were extracted and analyzed with RevMan 5.3, after a quality appraisal of the included studies.Results:A total of 17 papers were identified as eligible for descriptive analysis and 14 of the papers provided estimates for meta-analysis, with 991 participants. An overall mean reduction in depression was identified among the participants of intervention group, compared to those in the control group ( SMD value was -0.75, 95% CI -0.88 - -0.62, P<0.01). Psychotherapeutic ( SMD value was -0.59, 95% CI -0.78 - -0.40, P<0.01) and psychoeducational interventions ( SMD value was -0.84, 95% CI -1.02 - -0.67, P<0.01) showed significant reductions of depressive symptoms among the caregivers. In addition, Evidence exists for the effectiveness across from the short-term ( SMD value was -0.54, 95% CI -0.82 - -0.26, P<0.01), medium-term ( SMD value was -0.68, 95% CI -0.83 - -0.52, P<0.01) to the long-term interventions ( SMD value was -0.80, 95% CI -1.08 - -0.53, P<0.01). Conclusion:Interventions targeting to reduce depressive symptoms are effective among informal caregivers of persons with dementia in China. However, insufficient evidences are found regarding the most effective protocols and more high-quality studies are needed for the target population.

Objective:To explore the application of engage-study-activate (ESA) flipped classroom combined with small private online course (SPOC) teaching in the practice teaching of rehabilitation medicine.Methods:A total of 87 students who practiced in the department of rehabilitation medicine from January 2018 to October 2020 were divided into control group ( n=43) and observation group ( n=44). The control group used routine teaching, and the observation group used ESA flipped classroom combined with SPOC teaching. The individual assessment results and team assessment results of the two groups of interns were compared, and the evaluation of teaching effect and the recognition of interns were analyzed. SPSS 22 0 was performed for chi-square test and t test. Results:The scores of medical history collection, specialized physical examination, treatment methods, individual assessment, humanistic communication, participation and team assessment in the observation group were better than those in the control group ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in auxiliary examination score, diagnosis score and teamwork score between the two groups ( P>0.05). The scores of learning efficiency, classroom interaction ability, autonomous learning ability, combination of theory and practice, mastery of basic knowledge, clinical innovative thinking ability and teamwork ability in the observation group were higher than those in the control group ( P<0.05). The recognition of teaching in the observation group was 97.73% (43/44), which was higher than 81.40% (35/43) in the control group. Conclusion:ESA flipped classroom combined with SPOC teaching can improve the individual assessment results and group assessment results of interns, improve the educational environment, and its teaching effect is better than conventional teaching methods, which can improve the recognition of interns, so it has important application value in medical teaching.

OBJECTIVE: To develop a radioactive sewage purification device that can effectively filter the nuclides in low-level nuclide-contaminated wastewater. METHODS: The radioactive sewage purification device was composed of lifting pump, stack filter, multi-medium filter, security filter, tubular ultrafiltration membrane, high-pressure pump and reverse osmotic membrane. The combined process of adsorption-ultrafiltration-reverse osmosis was used to separate radioactive elements from wastewater by reverse osmosis membrane separation system. Through two-stage multi-medium filter circulation system circulation treatment, radioactive sewage was purified. The flow rate of water treatment is 20 L/min. The filtration efficiency and purification efficiency of the device were tested by filtration experiments on elements containing radionuclide and purification experiments on radionuclide.RESULTS: The filtration efficiency on iodine, potassium, strontium and cesium, that are the common elements in radioactive sewage samples were 97.88%, 98.38%, 99.99% and 99.80%, respectively. The single purification efficiency of radionuclide ~(40)K in low-level radioactive sewage was over 90.00%. CONCLUSION: The device has high filtering efficiency for common elements such as iodine, potassium, strontium and cesium in sewage and high removal rate of radioactive activity for sewage containing ~(40)K. It can be further optimized and transformed into a suitable radioactive sewage water purifier.