Objective To observe the expression changes of microRNA-124(miRNA-124) following traumatic brain injury (TBI) in mice and investigate the correlation of miRNA-124 with neural axon regeneration.Methods Ninety-one C57BL/6 mice were assigned into TBI group (n =63) and control group (n =28) according to the random number table.Mice in TBI group were subjected to controlled cortical impact and euthanized at 12 hours and 1,3,7,14,21,28 days postinjury for the collection of brain tissue in the trauma zone.Mice in control group underwent craniectomy only.Trauma zone observation was done using the HE staining.Expression of miRNA-124 was detected using the real-time PCR.Levels of Nrp-1,Gap-43 and Tau were detected using the Western blot and immunohistochemical staining.Results After injtury,study of mice behavior and HE staining indicated the establishment of experimental model was successful.Expression of miRNA-124 reached the peak at 3 days postinjury (3.80 ± 0.22),expression of Nrp-1 reached the peak at 7 days postinjury (2.006 ±0.179),expression of Tau reached the peak at 14 days postinjury (2.063 ±0.172),and expression of Gap-43 sustained high level since 12 hours after injury(1.355 ± 0.093) (P ＜ 0.05).Count of axon marker positive cells in TBI group was the lowest at 1 day postinjury due to the direct damage and edema,and then slowly recovered.There was no significant difference in the count of axon marker positive cells between the two groups at 14,21 and 28 days postinjury (P ＞ 0.05),but the morphology in TBI group changed obviously.Although the positive cells of axon marker decreased at 1 day postinjury,expressions of miRNA-124,Nrp-1,Tau and Gap-43 in TBI group were significantly increased compared to the detections in control group (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Increased expression of miRNA-124 in trauma zone may closely related to axon regeneration after TBI in mice.

Objective To clarify the association of onset and maintenance of metabolic syndrome (MS) with energy metabolism imbalance,especially with dialysate glucose load in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients.Methods Using retrospective self-controlled study,the changes of MS,dialysate glucose load and dietary energy intake (DEI) in 126 PD patients in about 1 year were collected and analyzed to define the effect of energy intake on MS.Resting energy expenditure (REE) was measured and physical activity level (PAL) was evaluated based on the activity records in PD patients with unchanged MS state and their impacts on MS were analyzed.Results The incidence of changing from non-MS to MS was higher in glucose load increasing group than that of glucose load unchanged or decreasing group.When glucose load increased,patients developing MS had significantly increased serum triglyceride (TG) level (P＜0.01) and significantly decreased serum high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) level (P＜0.05),while the waist circumference and blood glucose level did not alter significantly.In patients changing from MS to non-MS,their serum C reactive protein (CRP) levels significantly decreased during the follow-up (P＜0.05).No significant difference was found in DEI in patients changing from MS to non-MS.However,in patients changing from non-MS to MS,their DEI decreased during the follow up (P＜0.05).In a subgroup analysis in 36 PD patients who maintained their metabolic status and did not change their glucose load,there was no difference in REE per body surface per day between the MS group and the nonMS group (t=0.840,P＞0.05).However,the PAL was lower in the MS group than that of the nonMS group (t=2.358,P＜0.05).Conclusions The increase of dialysate glucose load may be an important factor leading to the onset of MS,by altering serum TG and HDL-C level.Inflammation and the sedentary life also contribute to the MS state.

Objective To compose a scientific, systematic and operative nursing quality evaluation system for neonatal blood exchange transfusion, and to provide a reference for quality control of clinical nursing practice. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted, the related literature was reviewed, and a preliminary Delphi enquiry questionnaire with the frame of structure quality, process quality and outcome quality was ultimately formed. Through Delphi enquiry questionnaires and analytic hierarchy processing method, all the indictors and the weights were affirmed. Results Totally 19 experts participated in the inquiry, the authority coefficients in the 2 rounds were 0.91 and 0.93 respectively, theχ2 test of Kendall′s W coefficients was significance with P<0.01. The nursing quality evaluation system for neonatal blood exchange transfusion was finalized with 3 level-1 indicators, 9 level-2 indicators and 39 level-3 indicators. Conclusions The nursing quality evaluation system developed through this study can provide practical reference to clinical nursing practice.

Objective To compare the clinical efficacy between single and double volume exchange transfusion for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia,and to verify whether single volume exchange transfusion had advantages in maintaining homeostasis and reducing blood transfusion related complications.Methods Clinical materials of 86 neonates with neonatal hyperbilirubinemia who received blood exchange transfusion,from December 2013 to December 2014,in the diagnosis and treatment center of our hospital were retrospectively analyzed.Cases were divided into the single volume group (35 cases,with a blood volume 80-110 mL/kg) and double volume group (51 cases,with a blood volume 150-180 mL/kg) based on blood volume per kilogram of body weight.Comparisons of the homeostasis changes between pre-transfusion and post-transfusion were performed for each group,and the incidence rate of major adverse events were compared between the two groups.Results (1)In the single volume group and double volume group,the average blood exchange transfusion volumes were (98.16 ± 10.75) mL/kg and (157.78 ± 7.37) mL/kg,the exchange rate of bilirubin were (41.68± 8.52) ％ and (50.22 ± 13.14) ％,and the average time for blood transfusion were (85.60 ±18.66) min and(1 1B.22± 24.81)min respectively,and there were statistically significant differences in the exchange rate of bilirubin and average time for blood transfusion between the two groups (P＜0.05).(2)Compared with pre-transfusion,WBC and platelet (PLT)count,levels of serum total bilirubin (TBIL),albumin,serum potassium,serum sodium,serum chlorine,serum calcium and HCO3-,and pH value were significantly decreased after blood exchange transfusion,while RBC count,PT,APTT and blood glucose were significantly increased in the two groups (P＜0.01).Moreover,the changes of blood glucose,PLT and TBIL in the double volume group were more significantly than those in the single volume group,there were statistically significant differences (P＜0.05).No statistically significant difference was found in the rate of major adverse events between the two groups (P＞0.05).Conclusion Compared with double blood exchange transfusion therapy,single volume exchange transfusion can significantly decrease plasmic bilirubin level with less change of homeostasis,less blood volume for transfusion and less human resources consumption,its value in clinical application is recognized.

Background and purpose: Current colorectal cancer patient-derived xenografts (PDXs) models were established by samples taken during surgery. However, metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) patients have less surgical opportunities, and it was difcult to obtain enough tumor fragment. The aim of the present study was to es-tablish mCRC PDXs by image-guided biopsy. Methods: A total of 12 patients with colorectal cancer who underwent surgery were included. All patients had recurrent lesions or metastatic lesions needed to be histologically confirmed, and none of them had contraindication to biopsy. Tumor tissues not required for clinical diagnosis were used to establish mCRC PDXs. Results: Seven PDXs grew sufficiently for transfer into mice. The success rate was 77.8%. Conclusion:The PDXs established by image-guided biopsy had the advantage of convenient operation, good reproducibility, high achievement ratio, short experimental periodicity and reliably retain specific genetic and morphological features of the primary patient tumors.

Objective To investigate the metabolite features of chronic pancreatitis in rats in vitro by high resolution magic angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Methods A total of 30 Spraque-Dawley rats were randomized into experimental group (n =20) and control group (n = 10). All the animals in experimental group were intravenously injected with 8 mg/kg body weight DBTC, and the animals in the control group received same amount of solvent. Pancreatic tissues were examined by histology and Van Gieson staining. Metabolic changes of chronic pancreatitis in vitro in rats were studied by high resolution magic angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Results 60 days after DBTC application, the pancreatic tissue was characterized by an extended interstitial fibrosis with infiltrating mononuclear cells. Compared with the control group, the signal intensities of phosphocholine (Pc) and glycerophosphocholine (Gpc), taurine (Tau), lactate (Lac) of chronic pancreatitis group increased. Oppositely, the signal intensities of betine (Bet), glutamic acid ( Glu ), alanine (Ala), ileucine (He), leucine ( Leu ) and valine (Val) decreased. The signal intensities of acetic acid (Ace) and choline (Cho) were not changed. Conclusions There were obvious metabolic features of chronic pancreatitis in rats, and it is helpful for the application of magnetic resonance spectroscopy in chronic pancreatitis in human studies.

Objective To evaluate the ability of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI)in differentiating pancreatic carcinoma from chronic lump type pancreatitis. Methods Totally 38 cases of pancreatic cancer, 9 cases of chronic lump type pancreatitis, 15 cases of normal patients underwent DWI. DWI with b value＝0, 500, 1 000 s/mm2 was performed twice. Apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) was measured by analysis of imagines of ADC. Results The mean ADC value of 38 subjects with pancreatic carcinoma was (1.411± 0.101)×10-3 mm2/sec, the mean ADC value of 9 subjects with lump type pancreatitis was (1.053±0.113) ×10-3 mm2/sec, and the mean ADC value of normal pancreas subjects was (1.245±0.112)×10-3 mm2/s. The difference between the three groups were statistically significant (P＜0.05). Conclusions DWI may have the clinical potential to differentiate chronic lump type pancreatitis from pancreatic carcinoma.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of purified CD34⁺ stem cell boost in the treatment of poor graft function (PGF) after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) . Methods: 12 patients with poor graft function, reported in our hospital during January 2014 to March 2018, were retrospectively analyzed; The donors of 12 patients were HLA mismatched family members, and all treated with donor purified CD34⁺ stem cell after G-CSF mobilization, calculating and statistical analyzing the purity of separation and the recovery rate of CD34⁺ stem cells. The related complications and the recovery of blood cells after infusion were observed. Results: The purity of CD34⁺ cells in the separation products was 92.0% (44.0%-97.0%) , and the recovery rate was 55.0% (45.0%-96.7%) . The median number of CD34⁺ cells was 1.9 (0.9-4.4) ×10⁶/kg with CD3⁺ cells as 0.6 (0.3-2.0) ×10⁴/kg. The median durations of white blood cells, platelet and red blood cells recoveries were 18 (14-39) , 29 (16-153) and 60 (9-124) days, respectively. All 12 patients didn’t experience serious adverse reactions in the process of infusion, 10 patients achieved hematopoietic recovery, 1 case partial remission, 1 case no recovery, without occurrence of aggravated infection, graft versus host disease and other complications. Conclusion The infusion of donor purified CD34⁺ stem cell was a safe and effective method for PGF after allogeneic HSCT.

Objective To explore the influence of exosome-derived miR-124 on the molecular expression related to axonal regeneration after mechanical damage to cortical neurons in mice,aiming to provide experimental data for intervention in neurogenesis after traumatic brain injury (TBI).Methods The plasmid loaded with miR-124 was used to transfect the HEK293 cell line.The transfection effect was identified by real time Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR).The exosomes were isolated from the supematant of cultured transfected HEK293 cell line by the SBI isolation kit.The isolated exosomes were identified by electron microscopy and Western blotting,and the involved miR-124 in the exosomes was identified by qPCR.After the cortical neurons were isolated from the pregnant mice (14-17-day old) and cultured for 7 days,they were divided into 4 groups:control,damage,damage + exosomes without miR-124 and damage + exosomes with miR-124.The Petri dishes were manually scratched with a 10 μL plastic stylet needle to construct a mechanical damage in vitro in the latter 3 groups.The isolated exosomes without or with miR-124 were added into the cultured medium for culture for 72 h in the latter 2 groups,respectively.The expression ofmiR-124,NRP-1,Tau and Gap-43 was measured by qPCR and Western blotting respectively.Results The exosomes containing miR-124 were successfully obtained by plasmid transfection and the SBI isolation kit.The expression levels of miR-124,NRP-1 and Gap-43 in the damage + exosomes with miR-124 group were elevated significantly greater than in the other 3 groups (P＜0.05).The expression levels ofmiR-124,NRP-1 and Gap-43 in the damage group and damage + exosomes without miR-124 group were elevated significantly greater than in control group (P＜0.05).Conclusions The exosomes may transmit miR-124 to the cortical neurons in mice after mechanical damage and increase the expression ofmiR-124,NRP-1 and Gap-43 in the cortical neurons in mice.