Objective To study the application value of T lymphocyte subsets and inflammatory factors in evaluating severity andprognosisofaplasticanemia.Methods 40patientswithaplasticanemiainthehospitalwereenrolledinthestudyasAAgroup, which was further divided into acute aplastic anemia(AAA) subgroup and chronic aplastic anemia(CAA) subgroup .In addition to that ,40 healthy people who received physical examination in the hospital during the same period were enrolled in the study as con‐trol group .Then blood routine tests were performed ,T lymphocyte subsets content in peripheral blood and serum inflammatory fac‐tor content were detected and the results were compared .Results Th1 ,Th17 contents and Th1/Th2 ,Th17/Treg ratio in AA group were higher than those in control group(P<0 .05) ,while Th2 ,Treg contents were lower(P<0 .05);Th1 ,Th17 contents and Th1/Th2 ,Th17/Treg ratio in AAA group were higher than those in CAA group(P<0 .05) ,while Th2 ,Treg cells contents were lower . Serum IL‐2 ,IFN‐γ ,IL‐17 contents in AA group were higher than those in control group(P<0 .05) ,while IL‐4 ,IL‐6 ,IL‐10 contents were lower(P<0 .05);serum IL‐2 ,IFN‐γ,IL‐17 contents in AAA group were higher than those of CAA group ,while IL‐4 ,IL‐6 , IL‐10 contents were lower .Hb ,PTL contents were negatively correlated with Th1 ,Th17 contents and serum IL‐2 ,IFN‐γ ,IL‐17 contents ,while positively correlated with Th2 ,Treg cells contents and serum IL‐4 ,IL‐6 ,IL‐10 contents .Conclusion Peripheral blood T lymphocyte subsets and serum inflammatory factors contents in aplastic anemia are abnormal and are correlated with the severity and prognosis related indicators .

Objective To investigate the time, location and relationship to clinical manifestation of abnormal expression of tyrosine hydroxylase(TH) in the cerebellum of Niemann\|Pick type C disease (NPC). Methods Immunohistochemical staining was applied, by using antibodies to TH, to brain sections from NPC and normal mice of various ages. Some adjacent sections were stained for calbindin D28k. Results There was no marked decrease in number of cerebellar Purkinje cells(PC), which were negatively stained for TH, in the NPC mice aged 1\|3 weeks. The PC were decreased in number starting from week 5. During postnatal weeks 8\|11, PC were significantly lost, but considerable number of PC in the nodulus and uvula vermis survived. Some survived PC and their dendritic trees were TH immunoreactive after week 8. These PC showed axonal spheroids and irregular dendrites that were bent, broken, locally enlarged or atrophied. Conclusion Mutation of NPC1 gene induces severe loss of cerebellar PC and survived PC have been damaged morphologically and show abnormal gene activity. These may be the pathogenic basis of movement disorders of NPC.

Objective To investigate the distribution of five indicators of hepatitis B(HBV-M)and its relationship with liver function parameters and HBV-DNA load in patients with chronic HBV infection in different stages.Methods The serum samples were collected from 456 patients infected with HBV.The HBV-M,liver functional parameters and HBV-DNA level were quantita-tively detected.According to the stages of disease,the patients were divided into 3 groups including chronic hepatitis B group(inclu-ding mild subgroup,moderate subgroup and severe subgroup),liver cirrhosis group(including compensatory subgroup,decompen-sated subgroup)and hepatocellular carcinoma goup.Results The ratio of HBsAg,HBeAg,HBcAb positive pattern(135 pattern) and HBsAg,HBeAb,HBcAb positive pattern(145 pattern)in the three groups were statistically different(P <0.05).In each chron-ic hepatitis B subgroup,both ALT and AST levels of 135 pattern were significantly higher than the other two patterns(P <0.05). In each liver cirrhosis subgroup and hepatocellular carcinoma group,there were statistically significant differences in ALB and TBIL levels between the three patterns(P <0.05 ).In each group,the HBV-DNA level of 135 positive pattern were significantly higher than the other two patterns(P <0.05).Conclusion With the advancement of chronic hepatitis B,there is a downtrend in the ratio of 135 pattern and increasing trend in the ratio of 145 pattern.If the stage of hepatitis B is discriminated,ALT,AST,ALB TBIL and HBV-DNA level were closely related to HBV-M pattern.

The purified 3C8 was obtained by two step column purification,including Protein G affinity purification and DEAE anion exchange purification.The purity of purified 3C8 was about 93％ when analyzed by reverse column.SDS-PAGE showed that the purity of 3C8 was increased greatly by two step purification.By flowcytometry we found that 3C8 specifically binded with B7-H4/293T cells and did not bind with Mock/293T cells,moreover 3C8 did not bind with other B7 family members transgene cells.In confocal experiment 3C8 could specifically stained B7-H4/293T cells.In Western blot only B7-H4/293T cells showed positive band while Mock/293T cells showed negative result.The result of immunohistochemistry showed that B7-H4 was highly expressed in prostate cancer and renal cell carcinoma,while para-cancer tissues did not express B7-H4.The T cell proliferation experiment showed that B7-H4-Ig could bind to activate T cells and inhibit T cell proliferation,while 3C8 could block the binding of B7-H4-Ig and reverse the T cell proliferation inhibition effect of B7-H4-Ig by CFSE and CCK8 assay.The cytokine IFN-γ and IL-2 secreted by activating T cells was decreased by B7-H4-Ig and 3C8 could reverse the effect of B7-H4-Ig.

Objective To observe the variation of the blood pressure in patients with persistent vegetative state (PVS) during whirl-pool-bubble bath. Methods 5 PVS patients accepted whirlpool-bubble both therapy, 38℃for 20 minutes. Their blood pressure was recorded 0, 10 and 20 minutes after immersing for 4 weeks. Results The systolic pressure decreased 20 minutes after immersing compared with that just immersing, but all above 60 mmHg. The systolic and diastolic pressure maintained in a satisfactory range during whirlpool-bubble bath. Conclusion Hypotension has not been found in the patients with PVS during whirlpool-bubble bath.

A series of phthalazine ketone compounds were synthesized and the structures were confirmed by H NMR and HR-MS spectrum. All target compounds were obtained through 7 steps, including selective reduction, nitration, bromination, ring enlargement, reduction, Knoevenagel and acylated reaction. The compounds were evaluated for their immunosuppressive effects of T-cell proliferation and inhibitory activity of IMPDH type II in vitro, as well as their structure-activity relationship were assessed. Several compounds exhibited strong immunosuppressive properties, especially compounds 7f and 7h, with IC50 values of 0.093 micromol x L(-1) and 0.14 micromol x L(-1) respectively, which were superior to mycophenolic acid. The information obtained from the studies may be useful for further research on the immunosuppressive agents.

ObjectiveTo investigate the features of normal and psoriasis skin on ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) and explore the method of thickness measurement.MethodsUsing 50 MHz ultrasound probe of biological microscope, ultrasonographic observation and ultrasonic thickness measurement were conducted in 90 normal adults and 40 psoriasis patients. Innormal patients, ultrasound evaluations were performed at 10 different parts of the body skin.ResultsOn sonogram, the normal skin showed a “sandwich” structure with two parallel hyperechoic bands and the middle isoechoic dots and short liens. The sonograms of the psoriasis skin showed obviously thickened epidermis and dermis, disordered internal structure and clear boundary from adjacent normal skin. The range of the epidermis’ thickness measurement was between the medial forearm (0.12±0.03) mm and the palm (0.29±0.15) mm. The range of dermal thickness measurement was between the back hand (1.18±0.32) mm and parasternal (1.55±0.21) mm. Psoriasis skin was thicker than the uninvolved skin (P<0.001). And the dermis’ thickness of uninvolved skin in psoriasis patients was thicker than that of the normal adults (P<0.001).ConclusionNormal adult’s epidermis, dermis and skin appendages can be shown clearly using 50 MHz ultrasound biomicroscopy. And ultrasound biomicroscopy canaccurately measure the thickness of dermis and epidermis, which provides the basis for the diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis.

BACKGROUND:Tissue-engineered bone scaffold fabricated by 3D-bioprinting technique has good controlability in morphology and structure. However, construction of tissue-engineered bone/cel growth factor complex and time-dose effect of sustained-release factors are needed to be further researched.
OBJECTIVE:To fabricate a sustained-release composite of polylactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA)/nano-hydroxyapatite (n-HA) scaffold carrying bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) using 3D-bioprinting technique, and test the biological properties of the PLGA/n-HA scaffold carrying BMP-2 and the sustained-release properties, thereby to discuss its feasibility as the tissue-engineered bone scaffold composite.
METHODS:Temperature-sensitive chitosan hydrogel was prepared using chitosan andβ-glycerophosphate to construct a sustained-release composite, chitosan nanoparticles carrying BMP-2 . 3D-bioprinting technique was utilized to fabricate the PLGA/n-HA scaffold carrying BMP-2. Biological features of the scaffold composite were tested, and time-dose effect of BMP-2 sustained-release was observed.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The average pore size of the scaffold-cytokine composite was (431.31±18.40)μm, and the porosity was (73.64±1.82)%. The cumulative release rate of BMP-2 from the scaffold-cytokine composite that effectively controled the burst release during 48 hours and 30 days were suitable for the physiological needs. In conclusion, the porosity, pore size, release property, degradation rate, and mechanical strength of the scaffold-cytokine composite al meet the biological requirements of tissue-engineered bone construction.

Objective:To assess the possibility of suicide in setting condition among urban and rural residents samples in northern China.Methods:By randomly sampling,1007 persons aged 18 years or older were selected from 10 urban neighborhoods in Beijing and from 10 rural village in Hebei province.The Survey Schedule of Atti-tudes in China in which 24 negative life events were listed,and the possibility of committing suicide was asked to the subjects when they encountered the supposed events.Results:The rates of thinking about committing suicide when encountered the supposed life events were 65.2% of incurable illness,62.0% of burden on other and no future hope,61.2% of drug dependence,57.3% of large debt due to gambling,54.2% of being raped, 51.6% of severe depression,50.7% of being elderly and no family to provide support.Only 14.6% of the ur-ban and rural residents would not consider suicide when encountered any type of supposed problems.Conclusion:There is higher possibility of considering suicide in urban and rural residents when encountered negative life events, so it is important to give support to the residents with one or more life events.

Objective To analyze the correlation between apolipoprotein E(ApoE) gene polymorphisms and the incidence rate of chronic cardiovascular disease as well as the blood lipid levels of patients.Methods ApoE gene polymorphism and lipid levels were measured by suing gene chip analysis system and biochemical analyze in 1 414 cases of chronic cardiovascular disease patients(experimental groups) and 374 cases of healthy subjects(control group).Results Compared with control group,E3/4 genotype frequency was increased in experimental group,while E2/E3 genotype frequency decreased(P<0.05).Compared with control group,the levels of total cholesterol(TC),triglyceride(TG),low density lipoprotein-cholesterol(LDL-C) were obviously increased and the level of HDL-C was decreased in experimental group(P<0.05).Compared with patients with E2/E3 genotype,the level of HDL-C in patients with E3/E4 genotype was decreased and the levels of TC,LDL-C were increased significantly(P<0.05).Proportions of different ApoE genotypes in patients with cerebral infarction,cerebral hemorrhage,hypertension,coronary heart disease,type-2 diabete and fatty liver were different.Compared with the E2/E3 genotype,the proportion of the E3/E4 genotype in patients with cerebral infarction,cerebral hemorrhage,hypertension,coronary heart disease,type-2 diabete and fatty liver were increased(P<0.05).Conclusion ApoE gene polymorphism might be important cause of the individual difference of lipid levels and a risk factor for the occurrence and development of chronic cardiovascular diseases.