Objective: To clarify whether the signal peptide of human nerve growth factor can mediate secretory expression of beta-endorphin and whether there is difference between the efficiency of signal peptides from human and mouse nerve growth factor. Methods: Two kinds of eukaryotic vectors containing human or mouse signal sequence-mediated secretory expression of beta-endorphin were constructed. The culture supernatant and cells were collected 48 h after NIH3T3 cells were transfected by the two kinds of vectors, and the cover slips with single-layer cells was prepared. The concentration of beta-endorphin in the culture was determined by radio-immunoassay. The total RNA was extracted from cells and mRNA from fusion genes was assayed by RT-PCR. Cells on cover slips were subjected to immunofluorescence staining. Results: RT-PCR showed that the fusion genes were expressed in NIH3T3 cells; the expression of beta-endorphin was mainly in the cytoplasm of NIH3T3 cells. The concentrations of beta-endorphin in the supernatants 48 h after transfection with pcDNA3. 1-hEP and pcDNA3. 1-mEP were (280.33±24.16) pg/ml and (191.04±7.96) pg/ml (P<0.05), respectively, and they were significantly different from that of the blank control group (P<0.01). Conclusion: The signal sequence of human nerve growth factor can mediate the secretory expression of protein and the efficacy of human signal peptide is higher than that of mouse signal peptide.

Objective To study the recent clinical efficacy of compound matrine injections combined with three-dimensional conformal intensity modulated radiotherapy in the treatment of locally advanced pancreatic cancer.Methods 48 cases of untreated locally advanced pancreatic cancer were randomly divided into treatment group (compound matrine injections combined with three-dimensional conformal intensity modulated radiotherapy) and control group (three-dimensional conformal intensity modulated radiationtherapy),there were 24 cases in each group.Three-dimensional conformal intensity modulated radiation therapy used 95 ％ isodose coverage PTV.Using 6 MV X-ray irradiation,2 Gy/day,5 times/week,the total radiation dose was 50 Gy/25 times/5 weeks to complete.Treatment group:one week before treatment infusion of compound matrine injections 20 ml/time,l/d,21-day was one cycle.Control group:simple intensity modulated radiotherapy.Results After treatment,the clinical benefit response rate of the treatment group was 87.5 ％ (21/24),the control group was 70.83 ％ (17/24),the difference was statistically significant (P =0.045).Term efficacy rate of the treatment group was 79.17 ％ (19/24),the control group was 50.00 ％ (12/24),the difference was statistically significant (P =0.035).Adverse reactions were hematologic toxicity,leukopenia occurred in the treatment group was 16.67 ％ (4/24),but the control group was 45.83 ％ (11/24),the difference was statistically significant (P =0.029).Conclusion The effects of compound matrine injections combined with three-dimensional conformal intensity modulated radiotherapy for locally advanced pancreatic cancer are good,they can relieve pain,improve short-term efficacy,reduc side effects,and improve the quality of life.

ObjectiveTo study the HIF-1α expression in rats with paraquat poisoning (PQP).MethodsNinety-six healthy SD rats were randomly (random number) divided into 2 groups ( n =48 in each group) : PQP group and control group. The PQP group was further divided into six subgroups as per thedifferent intervals after Paraquat intoxication. Samples from 6 PQP subgroups and control group were taken at 0 h, and 2 h, 6 h, 12 h, 24 h, 48 h, 72 h and 120 h after paraquat administration. Aarterial blood wascollected for blood gas analysis, and the sections of lung tissue were stained with hematoxyhn-eosin and masson's trichrome to detect the trichrome positive area, and HIF-1α was detected by immunohistochemistryAll data were processed with one-factor analysis of variance and Pearson correlation analysis. ResultsTwo hours after paraquat poisoning, the levels of HIF-1α protein and the collagen were both significantly upregulated in the lung tissue in rats with paraquat poisoning. However, the hypoxemia existed until 72h.There was correlation between levels of Masson's trichrome positive area and HIF-1α positive area (r =0. 819, P ＜0. 05 ). There was correlation between the levels of lactic acid in blood gas analysis and HIF-1α positive area (r=0. 761, P＜0. 05. But there was no correlation between levels ofPO2 and HIF-1α positive area (r=-5.24, P＞0. 05). ConclusionsThe level of HIF-1α was up-regulated in rats with paraquat poisoning and it was not associated with hypoxemla.

Objective In order to solve the scaffold material and the cell source of the tissue engineering bile duct.This experiment was divided into two parts: ⑴To cultivate the vascular smooth muscle cell(VSMCs)in vitro and observe the cultivate status of the VSMCs in 3D environment of polylatic acid-polynlycolic acid(PLGA).⑵To explore the feasibility of differentiation of rat bone marrow stromal cells towards liver stem cells in vitro.Method ⑴To cultivate the VSMCs with PLGA(the film material with 3D material) after they were successfully cultivated,and to observe the cell growth status by inverted microscope,scanning electron microscope and MTT.⑵To culture rBMSCs in vitro by culturing the full bone marrow stem cells in a system containing hepatocte growth factor(HGF).The morphology of the cells was observed by inverted microscope,and the expressions of albumin,AFP were detected with ELISA and immunohistochemistry technique.Result ⑴The VSMCs growth is prosperous in vitro with good compatibility with PLGA.⑵After being cultured with HGF,the rBMSCs showed multilateral and ovary tansformation.The differentiated cells expressed albumin and AFP.Conclusion ⑴The VSMCs were successfully cultivated and purified in vitro and have good compatibility with PLGA.⑵ The rBMSCs have the ability to-differentiate into liver stem cells in vitro.The current studies provide the experimental basis for rBMSCs to differentiate into endothelial cells of the bile duct.

BACKGROUND:Coenzyme Q10 participates in the electron transport of respiratory chain and possesses antioxidant, anti-apoptotic and anti-inflammatory properties. It has achieved good outcomes in cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. Coenzyme Q10 may also have a certain application value in the fields of diabetes and periodontitis. OBJECTIVE:To observe the effect of coenzyme Q10 on the expression of interleukin-17 and interleukin-23 in gingival tissue of type 2 diabetic rats with periodontitis.METHODS:Forty-eight healthy male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 3 groups: control, periodontitis+ diabetes+physiological saline and periodontitis+diabetes+coenzyme Q10. Rats in the control group were fed with normal diet and water. Rats in the periodontitis+diabetes+physiological saline and periodontitis+diabetes+ coenzyme Q10 groups were subjected to induction of periodontitis using the method of silk ligation and type 2 diabetes by feeding a high-fat and high-sugar diet and intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin. After successful modeling, rats in the periodontitis+diabetes+coenzyme Q10 group were intragastricaly administered coenzyme Q10 for 8 successive weeks. Rats in the periodontitis+diabetes+physiological saline group were administered equal amount of physiological saline. At the end of 2nd, 4th and 8th weeks after drug administration, four rats were randomly selected and sacrificed. The expression levels of interleukin-17 and interleukin-23 in gingival tissue were detected by immunohistochemistry. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: At the end of 8th week, interleukin-17- and interleukin-23-positive expression in the periodontitis+diabetes+physiological saline group was significantly higher than that in the periodontitis+ diabetes+coenzyme Q10 group (P < 0.05). Coenzyme Q10 can reduce the expression levels of interleukin-17 and interleukin-23 in gingival tissue of type 2 diabetic rats with periodontitis, and aleviate periodontal tissue inflammation of type 2 diabetic rats with periodontitis.

Objective To observe the change of housefly (Musca domestica) breeding in the pig manure treated ecologically with its larvae. Methods The number of eggs and the hatching rate of larvae in the treated manure were compared with that in the untreated manure. Results The number of eggs laid in the treated manure accounted for only 17^7% of the total eggs, while those in the untreated manure accounted for 82^3%. The hatching rate in the treated manure was 41^4%, but 85^1% in the untreated manure. Conclusion There is a significant reduction of eggs laid and of their hatching rate in the pig manure treated ecologically by housefly larvae.

Objective:To investigate the current situation of junior medical students'cognition on the relationship between doctors and patients,and to provide reference for medical students'medical education and medical education reform,Methods:Self-made questionnaire was adopted to investigate the cognitive status of doctor-patient relationship among junior medical students from three medical universities in Guangzhou.Results:Totally 41.04％ of junior medical students had a basic understanding of doctor-patient relationship,and the degree of understanding of doctor-patient relationship is not different between junior and senior medical students (P ＞ 0.05);76.62％ of medical students got acquainted with the status of doctor-patient relationship mainly through the media;86.57％ of junior medical students thought that the doctor-patient relationship was tense.The cognition of doctor-patient relationship between male and female students was similar (P ＞ 0.05),and so wasit between freshmen and sophomores (P ＞ 0.05).Male and female students had the same opinion on the future trend of doctor-patient relationship (P ＞ 0.05).Many junior medical students were optimistic about the future doctor-patient relationship.Compared with freshmen,sophomore medical students were less optimistic about the future doctor-patient relationship (P ＜ 0.05).Medical students mostly agreed on the causes of medical disputes (P ＞ 0.05),believing that the main reason was the medical system.Conclusions:The cognition of the doctor-patient relationship profoundly affects the junior medical students as well as their choices of future employment and communication styles between patients and them,which may have important significance for avoiding medical disputes.Society,schools and the media should actively create a good atmosphere for the doctor-patient relationship.

0.05).Immunohistochemical staining for intratumoral aromatase in endometrial cancer was positive,21(42 %)in stromal cells.The expression of P450 aromatase in stromal cells correlated positively with advanced surgical stage and histologic grade,indepedent on muscular invasion and lymph node metastasis.Conclusion Aromatase P450 play an important function in establishment and devel- opment of the endometrioid endometrial cancer.The expression of P450 aromatase in intratumoral stromal cells correlated positively with the development and prognosis of endometrioid endometrial cancer.

Objective To compare the clinical value of three-dimensional dynamic contrast enhanced magnetic resonance angiography (3D DCE MRA) and digital subtraction angiography (DSA) in diagnosing inferior vena cava diseases in suspected case of Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS).Methods Radiological findings of 91 suspected BCS cases obtained from 3D DCE MRA and DSA in the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University were retrospectively analyzed.DSA test was considered as golden standard,which assess the capacity of 3D DCE MRA in diagnosing inferior vena cava diseases,including sensitivity,specificity and accuracy.Kappa test was utilized to compare the coincidence ratio of 3D DCE MRA and DSA in diagnosing inferior vena cava diseases.Results Among 91 suspected BCS cases with 3D DCE MRA,a total of 17 cases without inferior vena cava diseases were misdiagnosed as inferior vena cava stenosis,two patients with inferior vena caval obstruction was misdiagnosed as falsely negative.Seventy-two patients with 3D DCE MRA were confirmed via DSA in diagnosing inferior vena cava diseases,sensitivity was up to 97.7％ (58/60),false positivity 54.8％ (17/31),specificity 45.2％ (14/31),respectively.Fair coincidence ratio of 3D DCE MRA and DSA in diagnosing inferior vena cava diseases (Kappa =0.474,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions There could be clinical value of 3D DCE MRA for its high sensitivity and low specificity in diagnosing inferior vena cava diseases,and favorable coincidence ratio was discovered between 3D DCE MRA and DSA.Comprehensive consideration is needed for suspected cases of inferior vena cava stenosis detected by 3D DCE MRA,and further analysis may figure out potential causes of misdiagnosis and decline false positive events.

Objective: To observe the effect of different moxibustion durations on rats with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and to evaluate the relationship between moxibustion amount and moxibustion efficacy.Methods: Eight rats were randomly selected as a normal group from the 40 male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats, and the other 32 rats were used to establish typeⅡ collagen-induced RA models. After successful modeling, the 32 rats were randomly divided into a model group, a moxibustion for 20 min group, a moxibustion for 40 min group and a moxibustion for 60 min group, with 8 rats in each group. Rats in the normal group did not receive modeling and moxibustion intervention; rats in the model group did not receive moxibustion after modeling; rats in the moxibustion for 20 min group, the moxibustion for 40 min group and the moxibustion for 60 min group were treated with moxibustion at Shenshu (BL 23) and Zusanli (ST 36) for 20 min, 40 min and 60 min, respectively. Six days were a course of treatment, with a total of 3-course treatments and a 1-day rest between the courses of treatment. After treatment, the serum levels of interleukin (IL)-1β and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, arthritis index (AI) scores, toe volumes and pathological score of synovitis were evaluated in the rats.Results: Compared with the normal group, the serum IL-1β and TNF-α levels, and the toe volumes in the model group were increased, and the differences were statistically significant (P<0.01), before the treatment. Compared with the model group, the serum IL-1β and TNF-α levels, toe volumes and arthritis index (AI) scores were significantly decreased in the moxibustion for 20 min group, the moxibustion for 40 min group and the moxibustion for 60 min group (P<0.05 orP<0.01 ). Compared with the moxibustion for 20 min group and the moxibustion for 60 min group, serum IL-1β and TNF-α levels, toe volumes and AI scores were decreased more significantly in moxibustion for 40 min group, and the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05 orP<0.01). There were no significant differences in serum IL-1β and TNF-α levels, AI scores and toe volumes between the moxibustion for 20 min group and the moxibustion for 60 min group (allP>0.05). The synovial histopathological improvement was the most obvious in the moxibustion for 40 min group, when the synovial histopathological changes were compared among the moxibustion for 20 min group, moxibustion for 40 min group and moxibustion for 60 min group.Conclusion: The therapeutic efficacy of moxibustion for 40 min in RA rats was more significant than that of moxibustion for 20 min and moxibustion for 60 min, indicating that the duration of moxibustion is the main factor affecting its therapeutic efficacy.