ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and dexamethasone on mRNA expressions of surfactant protein B (SP-B) and transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) of type Ⅱ alveolar epithelial cell (AECⅡ). MethodsAECⅡ were isolated and purified from fetal rat lung tissues,then cultured with different dose of VEGF (25,50 and 100 ng/ml) and dexamethasone (25,50,100 and 200 nmol/ml).The mRNA levels of SP-B and TGF-β1 were detected by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and expression of TGF-β1 protein was detected by immunocytochemistry.ANOVAor q-test wasappliedtocompare the difference among groups.ResultsCompared with control group,SP-B mRNA levels in 25 ng/ml VEGF group and 25,50,100 and 200 nmol/ml dexamethasone groups were higher (13.500±3.172,3.547±0.690,5.219±0.782,3.493±0.335,and 3.981 ± 1.133 vs 1.001 ± 0.059,q=-5.286,-4.943,- 7.228,- 9.906 and - 3.525 respectively,P＜0.05) ; TGF-β1 mRNA expression of 25 ng/ml VEGF group,50,100 and 200 nmol/ml dexamethasone group was lower (0.451 ± 0.078,0.579±0.019,0.422 ± 0.020 and 0.769 ± 0.025 vs 1.019±0.226,q=4.110,3.356,4.551 and 1.901 respectively,P＜0.05) ; other groups had no significant differences compared with control group (P＞0.05).Immunocytochemistry showed that the positive rate of TGF-β1 expression in 25 ng/ml VEGF,50,100 and 200 nmol/ml dexamethasone group was 23％,26％,22％ and 29％,respectively,while in the control group,the expression of TGF-β1 was positive in most of the AECⅡ (80％).ConclusionsBoth VEGF and dexamethasone could increase the expression of SP-B at mRNA level at appropriate concentrations.At the same time,the expression of TGF-β1 is inhibited.It is suggested that both VEGF and dexamethasone might increase the mRNA expression of SP-B by inhibiting the expression of TGF-β1.

Objective To investigate MR imaging characteristics of MELAS syndrome.Methods The clinical data and MRI features of 13 cases with MELAS syndrome were retrospectively analyzed.Results Multiple hypointense on T1WI and hyperintense on T2WI lesions were showed predominantly in the gray matter of the temporal, parietal and occipital lobes. The lesions crossed vascular boundaries. No stenosis and occlusion of main artery were displayed by MRA.Basal ganglia calcifications and cerebral atrophy with widening of ventricles were also frequent found. Increased ADC value of the leison on DWI and appearance of Lac peak on1H-MRS were useful in diagnosis.Conclusion There are some characteristics of MRI in patients with MELAS syndrome.Combined clinical informations with neuroimaging and muscle biopsy, the diagnosis of MELAS syndrome can be made correctly.

Objective To compare the clinical efficacy of Rivaroxaban and Warfarin in the treatment of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis.Methods From January to December 2015,51 patients of deep vein thrombosis of the lower limb divided into.Warfarin group (21 cases) and Rivaroxaban group (30 cases).The time of each therapy lasted for 3 months or longer.The characteristics and the change of lower limb venous patency rate in two groups of patients were analyzed to evaluate the curative effect.Results Rivaroxaban group had shorter therapy time than Warfarin group.The lower limb venous patency rate in Rivaroxaban group were higher than that in Warfarin group (85.7％ vs.60％,P ＜0.05).Ultrasonography showed partial patency in 5 mixed thrombus patients of Warfarin group,while complete patency in 2 and partial patency in 3 of Rivaroxaban group.Normalized rate in peripheral venous thrombosis patients of Rivaroxaban group were higher than Warfarin group (84％ vs.25 ％ P ＜ 0.001).Conclusions Rivaraxaban is superior to Warfarin in the complete recanalization of DVT,while safe and reliable.

Objective To analyze the clinical application of high?throughput gene sequencing technolo?gy and STR in chromosome karyotype analysis of the villus tissues of spontaneous abortion. Methods In 27 ca?ses of spontaneous abortion after pregnancy,classic cell of villus tissues culture and chromosomal karyotype anal?ysis,and high ?throughput gene sequencing technology and STR were performed,and then compared the analysis results of two methods. Results ( 1) The successful rate of cell of villus tissues culture and chromosomal karyo?type analysis was 85%( 23/27) ,of high?throughput gene sequencing technology and STR was 96%( 26/27) ,and the difference was not significant( P>0. 05) ( 2) In the 4 cases that failed in karyotype analysis,there were 3 ca?ses showed abnormal chromosomal number variation( CNV) in high?throughput gene sequencing technology and STR. ( 3) Of the 23 cases,chorionic villus was successfully cultured in 10 cases,abnormal karyotypes were iden?tified in 13 cases,the positive rate was 57%. Of the 26 cases,high?throughput gene sequencing technology and STR was successfully checked in 3 cases,abnormal CNV were identified in 23 cases,the positive rate was 85%, the difference was significant(χ2=6.387,P<0.05). (4)The rates of chromosomal number abnormality were 52%( 12/23) and 50% ( 13/26) of karyotype analysis and chromosome aberration detection,respectively. In 10 cases of normal cell culture karyotype,there were 7 cases in the presence of micro deletion / micro repetition de?tected by high?throughput gene sequencing technology and STR. Conclusion The method of massively parallel sequencing in chromosome analysis,compared with the method of cell of villus tissues culture and chromosome a?nalysis,can be accurate and quick,and has high successful rate in detecting the chromosome of non aneuploid and deletion/duplication abnormality,which can be a good complementary and alternative method of the classic cell of villus tissues culture and chromosome karyotype analysis.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of tegaserod in treating overlapping symptoms of chronic constipation and dyspepsia or reflux.Methods Eighty eight patients with overlapping symptom were enrolled and randomly divided into:tegaserod group(TEG group,received tegaserod 6 mg bid), PPI group(esomeprazole 40 mg qd)and combined group(tegaserod 6 mg bid and esomeprazole 40 mg qd).Esomeprazole was taken 30 min-prior to the meals in the morning.Each group was treated for 4 weeks.Endpoints to evaluate the clinical efficacy including complete relief rates(CRRs)of epigastric symptoms,the total scores of gastrointestinal symptoms,gastric emptying and colonic transit time and gastric sensation.Results The total scores of gastrointestinal symptoms were all significantly decreased in three groups after four-week therapy,which were more decreased markedly in TEG group(7.23?3.13)and the combined group(5.13?2.26)than that in PPI group(13.58?2.02,P

Objective:To investigate the effects of kaempferol on the oxidized low density lipoprotein(ox-LDL)-induced injury in human umbilical vein endothelial cell (HUVECs) and to explore its underlying molecular mechanism.Methods: HUVECs were randomly divided into 6 groups:control group,ox-LDL group,Kaempferol+ox-LDL group,Kaempferol+ox-LDL+Compound C group, Kaempferol+ox-LDL+si-Nrf2 group and Kaempferol+ox-LDL+si-HO-1 group.The cell activity was measured by MTT assay.The cell apoptosis was analyzed by flow cytometry.The protein expression were measured by Western blot.The ROS levels were evaluated by flow cytometry.Results: Compared with control group,ox-LDL treatment decreased the cell viability,increased the cell apoptosis,up-regulated the protein levels of cleaved-caspase 3 and down-regulated the Bcl-2 level,elevated the expression of TNF-α,IL-1β,IL-6, vascular cell adhesion molecule (VCAM1),intercellular adhesion molecule (ICAM1) and selectin E (E-selectin),promoted the reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and reduced the superoxide dismutase(SOD) levels,and decreased the protein levels of p-AMPK,Nrf2 and HO-1.Compared with the ox-LDL group,kaempferol treatment reversed the ox-LDL-induced cell activity inhibition, apoptosis and oxidative stress damage,and increased the protein levels of p-AMPK,Nrf2 and HO-1.Compound C,si-Nrf2 and si-HO-1 inhibited AMPK/Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway,elevated the production of ROS and thus inhibiting the protective effects of kaempferol on ox-LDL-treated HUVECs.Conclusion:Kaempferol alleviates ox-LDL-induced endothelial cell injury,which may be related with the activation of AMPK/Nrf2/ HO-1 signaling pathway.

Ethanol can be produced from lignocellulose by first hydrolysing the material to sugars,including hexose,and pentose,and then fermenting the hydrolysate to ethanol.Hydrolysis using dilute-acid has advantages over other methods.However,compounds which inhibit fermentation are generated during this kind of hydrolysis.Therefore,it is important to focus on microorganisms metabolizing xylose and tolerating/decomposing inhibitors,on detoxification methods of hydroly- sates with low-cost and facilitated to scale-up,and different fermentation modes in ethanol production from hydrolysate.This review summarized the advance in above aspects.

To explore the role and application of Meta-regression and subgroup analyses to recognize and control the heterogeneity in Meta-analysis, Meta-regression models were established by secondary data to screen the factors resulting heterogeneity,and subgroup analyses were used to compare the change of heterogeneity before and after.The heterogeneity was found in the Meta-analysis(Q=44.71,df=27,P=0.017).Sample size and region were selected(P=0.012 and P=0.091,respectively)by Meta-regression from many possible factors such as sample size,year,region and case/contml ratio.The Q values were lowered from 44.71 to 32.11 after subgroup analyses.Thus,Metaregression method was convenient and reliable to screen the affected factors of heterogeneity,and subgroup analyses based on the hypothesis that could significantly lower the heterogeneity.It was recommended to a combined use when an obvious heterogeneity existed but was in need to get an overall result in Metaanalysis.We could correctly judge and lower the heterogeneity to increase the robustness and rationality of results from Meta-analysis.

Objective To search for the changes of T cells subpopulations and immunoglobulin and their relation-ship in children patients with simple nephrotic syndrome. Design Case-control research. Patients aud Participants 39 patients with simple nephrotic syndrome were divided into two groups:the incipient group and relapse group (6 cases were determined at the incipient and relapse time) .Thereare 28 patients in incipient group, 19 males and 9 females, at the age of 2 to 10 years old. There are20 patients in relapse group, 12 males and 8 females, at the age of 3 to 13 years old. There are 35health children in control group, 21 males and 14 females, 2～13 years old. Interventions T cells subpopulations were determined by indirect immunofluorescence of OKT linesmonoclonal antibodies. The serum IgG was determined by routine simple agar immunodiffusion tests. Results and Conclusions The CD_3~+ and CD_4~+ cells are of no change in the children patients withsimple nephrotic syndrome, and the CD_8~+ and CD_(10)~+ cells are obviously increased, the Values of CD_4~+/CD_8~+ are obviously lower than those in the control qroup, there are no difference between the incipientand relapse groups. The levels of serum IgG were decreased in the 85.3% children patients, IgM were inc-reased in 29.4% of that. The values of CD_4~+/CD_8~+ have positive correlation and negative correlationwith the levels of serum IgG and IgM respectively.

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