Objective To investigate the antitumor activity of the filtrate of a novel Staphylococcus aureus with incompletehemolytic phenotype(SIHP), and to provide references for screening new antitumor drugs.MethodsThe epidemiologicalcharacteristics of the novel SIHP were summarized and analyzed. The hemolytic phenotypes of the novel SIHP, classic Staphy-lococcus aureus with complete hemolytic phenotype(SCHP) and quality control strains ATCC29213 and ATCC25923 weredetected on blood agar plate(BAP) by three-point method. Staphylococcus aureus filtrate was prepared by inoculating LBbroth, centrifuging and filtering after fermentation. The Staphylococcus aureus filtrate and its diluents with RPMI1640 ofdifferent volume fractions(1∶1, 1∶3, 1∶7) were co-incubated with human non-small cell lung cancer HCC827 cells, themorphological changes were observed, and the cells were classified and counted under a microscope.ResultsThe clinicalspecimen isolation rate of the novel SIHP was only 2. 01%, and its hemolytic phenotype on BAP was unique with strongrecognition. Compared with the classical SCHP and quality control strain ATCC25923, the novel SIHP filtrate showed signifi-cantly stronger tumor cytotoxicity, and damaged HCC827 cells in a concentration-dependent manner, leading to the release of cell contents, balloon-like degeneration of cell membrane or bare nucleus-like degeneration of cells.ConclusionThe novel SIHP may be a new subspecies of Staphylococcus aureus with a unique genetic background, and the filtrate contains highly effective antitumor active substances, which can provide a material basis for the screening of new antitumor drugs.

Objective To study the conventional MRI features of adult Japanese encephalitis (JE)and explore the early features of diffusion weighted imaging(DWI).Methods Thirty-two patients with adult JE were included.MR scanning including T1 WI,T2 WI and FLAIR were done in all patients,and DWI in 28 patients.Twenty-three patients received DWI in the early stage (within 1 to 7 days),in which the appearances of DWI were analyzed,ADC graphs were obtained and the signal noise ratio and the ADC values of lesions were calculated.Results Twenty-eight cases were abnormal on MRI,and 4 patients were normal.The lesions of JE involved the thalamus in 22 cases,the substantia nigra of midbrain in 13,kellogg’s seahorse in 9,the basal ganglia in 7,the splenium corpo-ris callosi in 4,the pons in 6 and the insular lobe in 2,extensive cerebral edema in 2.The early features of DWI in 23 patients showed cytotoxic edema in 2,vasogenic edema in 12,both two edemas existing in 5,and normal in 3.DWI were superior to T2 WI in 6 cases,and T2 WI were superior to DWI in 9 cases,DWI was similar to T2 WI in 5 cases on showing the size and signal of the le-sions.Conclusion Adult JE often occurs in the thalamus,substantia nigra of midbrain and kellogg’s seahorse.DWI shows vasogenic edema in the early stage.Comprehensive analysis of DWI,ADC and T2 WI details helps to early detection and qualitative adult JE le-sions.

Objective To study CT and MRI value in diagnosis of osteoblastoma,in order to achive more information about the disease. Methods The clinical,CT,MRI and histological data of 12 patients with osteoblastomas. Results(1)There were 6 patients wereexamined by CT,the lesions showed mainly lytic with varying degrees of matrix mineralisation,and mild adjacent reactive sclerosis;(2)10 patients were examined by MRI(included 4 patients who have been examined by CT),the lesions presented mixed signal intensity with compart,slightly low and intermediate signal intensity on T_1-weighted images,high signal intensity on T_2-weighted images were found in 9 cases and mainly low signal intensity was found in 1 case.8 cases showed clear low signal intensity surrounding the lension borh on T_1 and T_2,2 cases showed blurry high signal in the adjacent tissue;(3) The tumors presented moderate enhancemen with low dense area inside the lesions after injection of contrast media. Conclusion Osteoblastomas have classical features on CT,while show no characteristic appearances on MRI.

The clinical manifestation of endometrial uterine cancers is similar to other gynecological diseases like endometrial hyperplasia,polyps,uterine myoma,and adenomyosis.This similarity may result in missed diagnosis of endometrial cancer,which should be paid wide attention.In these cases,pathological examination reports malignancy of uterine specimen after simple hysterectomy.Personalized treatment,such as observation and reoperation,should be supplemented for these patients,according to the pathological characteristics of the tumor,risk factors of lymphatic and ovarian metastasis and the willingness of patient.

Objective: To demonstrate that expression of the CCRSDelta32 protein in PBMCs able to down-regulate surface expression of the HIV-1 coreceptor CCR5 and CXCR4.Methods:CCR5Delta32 gene was amplified from human peripheral blood mononuclear cells(PBMCs)genomic DNA by using PCR, and then cloned into lentiviral vector pLenti6/V5-D-TOPO.Recombinant lentiviral particles were produced by packaging using 293T cells.Human PBMCs were transfected with the constructed recombinant lentiviral particles and the expression of CCR5Delta32 was detected by Western blot.The level of CCR5 and CXCR4 expression on transfected PBMCs was detected by FACS analysis.Results: The recombinant lentiviral vector pLenti-CCR5Delta32 was constructed successfully, and the target protein was expressed in PBMCs.FACS analysis showed that CCR5Delta32 protein expressed in PBMCs was able to down-regulate cell surface expression of CCR5 and CXCR4.Conclusion: This study is expected to be used for the gene therapy on AIDS, which deserves further study.

Background and purpose:The incidence of Hashimoto’s disease (HD) coexistent with thyroid carcinoma is 0.5%-38%, and it is increased significantly in recent years. Therefore, we investigated the clinical characteristics and surgical experiences in patients with HD coexistent with thyroid neoplasm. Methods:The clinical data in 417 cases of HD coexistent with thyroid nodules including 93 cases of HD coexistent with thyroid carcinoma treated surgically and confirmed pathologically from Jun. 1985 to Dec. 2007 were analyzed. Results:The coexistent rate of HD with thyroid carcinoma (TC) was 22.3% respectively. The coexistent rate of HD with TC was 9.2% before 1995, and it went up to 24.7% after that year (P

Background and purpose: The incidence of Hashimoto's disease (HD) coexistent with thyroid carcinoma is 0.5%-38%, and it is increased significantly in recent years. Therefore, we investigated the clinical characteristics and surgical experiences in patients with HD coexistent with thyroid neoplasm. Methods: The clinical data in 417 cases of HD coexistent with thyroid nodules including 93 cases of HD coexistent with thyroid carcinoma treated surgically and confirmed pathologically from Jun. 1985 to Dec. 2007 were analyzed. Results: The coexistent rate of HD with thyroid carcinoma (TC) was 22.3% respectively. The coexistent rate of HD with TC was 9.2% before 1995, and it went up to 24.7% after that year (P<0.05). Among those HD coexistent with TC patients, 66 cases were papillary carcinoma, 15 cases were follicular carcinoma, 9 cases were mixture and 3 cases were lymphoma. There were 43 cases of micro-foci thyroid carcinoma, which accounted for 46.2% of the malignancy. Unilateral or bilateral, total, subtotal or partial thyroidectomy and biopsy were the main operative procedures for the disease. Conclusion: There is a high incidence of thyroid carcinoma in patients with HD coexistent with thyroid nodules, and it is rising up recently. In the clinical treatment of HD, we should be aware of the coexistent thyroid tumors and micro-foci thyroid carcinoma.

Objective To study the changes in expression of osteoglycin (OGN) in the lung tissue in a rat acute pulmonary embolism (PE) model and its effects on the metabolism of collagen. Methods A rat acute PE model was reproduced by injecting 3-4 emboli into the left jugular vein. The lung tissue samples were collected at different time points as following: 1h, 8h, 24h and 48h, then the total RNA and total proteins of the lung tissue were extracted. Normal rats were used as control. The changes in mRNA level in OGN were assayed by semi-quantitative RT-PCR, and the changes in protein level were determined by Western blot method. The immunohistochemical method was employed to study the distribution and expression changes in OGN in the lung tissue after PE. Masson staining was employed to observe the deposition of collagen in the lung tissue 4 weeks after acute PE. Results t different time points, the mRNA levels and the protein levels of OGN were lowered gradually in the lung tissue in rat acute PE models. The immunohistochemical study indicated that OGN was distributed beneath the bronchial epithelium, and in the periphery of cartilaginous tissue and the lung alveoli. It also could be observed beneath the arterial endothelium and in the adventitia of pulmonary arteries. In pulmonary veins, OGN accumulated in the adventitia, media, and intima. The deposition of collagen in the lung tissue increased obviously 4 weeks after acute PE. Conclusion The expression of OGN is down-regulated after acute PE. It facilitates the deposition of collagen in the lung tissue.

Objective To explore the feasibility for applying passive individual samplers to determine NO2 and SO2 in the air simultaneously and to monitor the levels of them in the indoor and outdoor air. Methods Ten households were selected in urban and suburban area of Beijing respectively. Passive individual sampler made by Green blue Co. in Japan was used to sample and the ion chromatographic technique was used to determine the concentration of NO2 and SO2. Results There was no significant difference had been seen between the NO2 and SO2 level monitored by passive sampler and by the assay recommended by the national standard. It showed that the levels of NO2 and SO2 in ambient air were higher that that in indoor air, both indoor and outdoor air pollution in the urban area was more serious than that in the suburban area. The outdoor sulfur dioxide concentration in the urban area in winter was as 3.14 times high as that in the suburban area in 2001. The level of sulfur dioxide in the urban ambient air in 2002 was much lower than that in 2001. Conclusion Passive individual samplers with molecular diffusion will be suitable for environmental quantity monitoring.

Objective To determine whether leflunomide could control the proinflammatory cytokine expression induced by anthralin via inhibiting the activation of nuclear factor ?B (NF-?B). Methods The expression of NF-?B inhibitory protein ? (I?B?), was analyzed by using Western blot method. MTT assay and RT-PCR were used to assess the proliferating activity and mRNA expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) of HaCaT keratinocytes, respectively. Results Leflunomide inhibited the degradation of I?B? by anthralin, i.e. the activation of NF-?B signaling pathway, in a dose-dependent manner. The inhibition of keratinocyte growth by anthralin did not correlate with the activation of NF-?B. Under the experimental conditions used, leflunomide was shown to be able to significantly inhibit the over-expression of ICAM-1 on keratinocytes induced by anthralin; this inhibition occurred in a dose dependent manner. Conclusions Growth inhibition by topical anti-psoriatic medication anhtralin is unrelated to the NF-?B-dependent signaling pathway, and leflunomide can control ICAM-1 expression induced by anthralin via inhibiting the activation of NF-?B.