Objective:To determine whether there were alteration of miRNA expression in peripheral Treg cells,through the contrast between normal people and patients with ITP and to explore the pathogenesis of ITP.Methods:Peripheral blood was obtained from ITP patients and normal people ,and Treg cells were isolated by flow cytometry.RNA was extracted from Tregs in each group,then for miRNA arrays analysis through Solexa sequencing.Compare ITP group and normal control group microarray to identify differentially expressed miRNA.Differentially expressed miRNA were analyzed to find the abnormal signaling pathways.Results: We screened multiple miRNA abnormal expression in Treg cell of ITP patients,which has significant differences were miR-1976,miR-548ae-5p,miR-5096-p3,miR-548am-5p,PC-3p-63471,and PC-3p-96627.By enrichment analysis,we found two abnormal signaling pathways:ErbB signaling pathway and TGF-βsignaling pathway.Conclusion:Differentially expressed miRNA were found in peripheral Treg cell of ITP patients,which may be affected the normal functioning immune regulation of Treg cells,and involved in the pathogenesis of ITP.

To investigate whether glutamate and voltage-gated calcium channels-independent calcium influx exists during acute anoxic neuronal damage and its possible relationship to neuronal protective function of NGF. In in vitro model of acute anoxia, hippocampal cultures from newborn rats were exposed to 3 mmol/L KCN. Changes of intracellular Ca(2+) concentration ([Ca(2+)](i)) were monitored by con-focal imaging and cell viability was assayed by PI and cFDA staining. The results showed that after treatment with primary hippocampal cultures with 3 mmol/L KCN for 15 min, [Ca(2+)](i) was significantly increased 6.27-fold compared to pre-anoxia level and 73.3% of the cells died. When combination of 20 mumol/L MK-801 (glutamate receptor antagonist), 40 mumol/L CNQX (AMPA receptor antagonist) and 5 mumol/L nimodipine (voltage-gated calcium channel antagonist) (hereafter denoted as MCN) were administrated to hippocampal cultures, levels of [Ca(2+)](i) and cell death rate induced by KCN were partially reduced by 35.9% and 47.5% respectively. However, Gd(3+) (10 mumol/L) almost completely blocked KCN-mediated [Ca(2+)](i) elevation by 81.9% and reduced neuronal death by 88.8% in the presence of MCN. It is noteworthy that NGF, used in combination with MCN, inhibited KCN-induced [Ca(2+)](i) increase by 77.4% and reduced cell death by 87.1%. Only PLC inhibitor U73122 (10 mumol/L) abolished NGF effects. It is concluded that Gd(3+)-sensitive calcium influx, which is NMDA (glutamate receptor) and voltage-gated calcium channels-independent, is responsible for acute anoxic neuronal death. NGF can inhibit Gd(3+)-sensitive calcium influx and reduce anoxic neuronal death through activating PLC pathway.

AIM: To evaluate the alterations of maternal hepatic drug-metabolizing enzymes and antioxidative function in tobacco-induced intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR). METHODS:Pregnant rats were assigned to control group and tobacco group. IUGR model was produced by smoking from gestational days (GD) 9 to GD 20. Fetuses were removed by laparotomy on GD 21. The fetal development parameters such as fetal body weights, litter size and placental weights were recorded. Subcelluar fractions of liver were prepared by differential centrifugation. Activities of drug-metabolizing and antioxidative enzymes were monitored. RESULTS:In the tobacco exposure group, fetal body weights, litter size and placental weights were significantly reduced (P

Objective To evaluate engraftment status of patients after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation(Allo-HSCT) and prompt relapse of disease based on DNA polymorphism analysis technique.Methods Sixty-six cases were detected by DNA polymorphism analysis technique and 25 cases were monitored and analyzed dynamically during this period.Results After Allo-HSCT,48 patients obtained type of donors,but 13 patients did not; 5 patients showed mixed chimerism.Two cases of type of donors converted into mixed chimerism and 4 cases of mixed chimerism converted into type of donors after some time. The others' engraftment status did not change.Conclusion DNA polymorphism analysis technique can detect engraftment status of patients exactly, rapidly, which provides effective evidences of constitution for more clinical therapy projects.

OBJECTIVEIn this study, five heavy metals contamination of soil and different parts of Panax notoginseng in the plantation area was investigated. Analysis of heavy metals correlation between the planting soil and P. notoginseng; and the absorption and accumulation characteristics and translocation of soil heavy metals by P. notoginseng plants was revealed.

METHODThrough field investigation and laboratory analytical methods, analysis of China's 30 different soil P. notoginseng origin and content of heavy metals in five different parts of the P. notoginseng plant content of heavy metals.

RESULTThe results revealed that the soil heavy metals should not be neglected in the plantation area Referring to the national soil quality standards (GB15608-1995), the excessive degree of soil heavy metals pollution showed Hg > As > Cd > Cr in the plantation area, and Pb content of soil was in the scope of the standard. Refer to 'Green Industry Standards for Import and Export of Medical Plants and Preparations', the excessive degree of heavy metals content of P. notoginseng plants showed As > Pb > Cr > Cd, and Hg content of plants was in the scope of the standard. Concentrations of five heavy metals of underground parts of P. notoginseng plants are higher than aboveground, and heavy metals elements are more concentrated in the root, followed by the rhizome of P. notoginseng plants. Heavy metal accumulation characteristics of the different parts of the P. notoginseng of the overall performance is the root > the rhizome > the root tuber > leaves > stems. From the point of view BCF value analysis of various parts of the P. notoginseng plants to absorb heavy metals in soil, BCF values of all samples were less than 1, description P. notoginseng not belong Hyperaccumulator. From the view of transportation and related analysis of the soil-P. notoginseng systems, the rhizome of P. notoginseng and the content of As and Cr in soil was significantly correlated, the root of P. notoginseng and the content of Cd in soil was significantly correlated, and no significant correlation between the other indicators. Through the analysis of transportation transfer coefficient showed: Pb, As and Cr are not easy to transport aboveground part from the underground, but Cd and Hg are relatively easy to transport stems from rhizome, the migration of five heavy metals in the aerial part is relatively strong, and heavy metal of stems is easily transported to the leaves.

CONCLUSIONP. notoginseng does not belong to the enrichment of heavy metals in crops, especially for Hg in soil with strong patience. In survey area, the content of heavy metals of P. notoginseng's planting soil is relatively high, and the heavy metals As, Pb, Cr, Cd of P. notoginseng also exist heavy metals exceeded problems. Due to the presence of heavy metals in crops internal absorption and translocation of special laws, accumulation of heavy metals varied significantly in different parts of P. notoginseng. The overall, the performance for the heavy metal content of the underground parts is more than aboveground, it explain heavy metals of P. notoginseng plants is still the main source of the soiL Therefore, the key to control of planting area soil environmental quality and reduce exogenous harmful substances secondary pollution of soil in the cultivation process are to study and solve the heavy metals pollution problem of P. notoginseng.

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Choriocarcinoma ; diagnosis ; Female ; Humans ; Liver ; pathology ; Pregnancy

Objective To examine the association of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) blood flow (Qa) dynamics with inflammation state and its effect on cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients.Methods Thirty MHD patients with AVF and twelve healthy people were enrolled in the study.Qa and cardiac output (CO) were measured by Transonic Hemodialysis Monitor HD 02.In MHD patients,pre-dialysis blood samples were taken before Qa monitoring.High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) was measured by immunoturbidimetry (Kyoma,Japan).Inflammatory factors IL-2,IL-6,IL-10,TNF were measured by Cytometric Bead Array (BDTM).Cardiovascular diseases morbidity was monitored prospectively within nineteen months follow-up period.Results There were no significant differences in age and sex between MHD patients and healthy people.The serum IL-6,IL-10,TNF and hsCRP were significantly higher in MHD patients than those in healthy controls [2.38 (1.86-4.69) vs 1.14 (0.27-1.18) ng/L,P＜0.01; 1.47 (1.19-2.10) vs 1.04 (0.00-1.23) ng/L,P＜0.01; 1.33 (1.05-1.56) vs 0.54 (0.00-1.24) ng/L,P＜0.05; 4.90 (1.58-7.45) vs 1.50 (0.63-1.90) mg/L,P=0.01].During the follow-up period,6 patients (20.0％) developed at least one episode of cardiovascular event.Qa,serum IL-6 and hsCRP levels were significantly higher in patients with CVD as compared to those without CVD [(1120±192) vs (893±189) ml/min,P＜0.05; 4.86 (2.96-7.85) vs 2.20 (1.80-3.10) ng/L,P＜ 0.01;11.75 (3.83-31.53) vs 4.45 (1.05-6.68) mg/L,P＜0.05].Binary Logistic regression analysis demonstrated that serum IL-6 was an independent and stronger risk factor for CVD morbidity [HR=1.943,95％CI (1.110-3.402),P=0.02].Spearman rank correlation analysis and liner regression analysis showed that Qa was positively correlated with serum IL-6 (β=0.492,P＜0.01).Path analysis suggested that Qa contributed to CVD mortality via the increase of serum IL-6.Conclusions AVF blood flow monitoring is important for MHD patients.IL-6 is an independent risk factor of CVD in MHD patients.AVF blood flow increases cardiovascular diseases morbidity in MHD patients via its promotion of IL-6 production.

Objective To evaluate the imaging features of benign fibrous histiocytoma (BFH).Methods Imaging data were retrospectively collected and reviewed in 11 patients with pathologically proved BFH.Of the 11 patients,X-ray was performed in all patients,MR scans in 6 patients,and CT scans in 4 patients.Results ALL lesions detected were a solitary lesion.The distribution of BFH was in the tibia (n =5 ),femur ( n =3),fibula ( n =1 ),sacrum ( n =1 ),and thoracic vertebrae ( n =1 ).X-ray features included eccentric osteolytic lesions in 7 patients and centric in 2 patients,with clear boundary and thinning of the cortex,and 7 patients with varying degrees of ossified border were found. CT scan shows bone destruction with density similar to soft tissue.The majority of lesions ( n =3 ) were observed in the expanding shell of bone,2 patients in the tibia and 1 patient in the thoracic lesions with cortical bone perforation.The thoracic lesion as soft tissue mass was detected. All of the lesions detected in CT showed no periosteal reaction.In patients with MR images,hypo to isointense signal intensity on T1WI and hyperintense signal intensity on T2WI was found. All lesions on post-contrast T1WI were detected with homogeneous or heterogeneous lesion with moderate or significant enhancement.Conclusion Imaging features were typical for MFH which is useful tool helping correct diagnosis of MFH.

Tramadol and its metabolites in rat urine were identified by LC-MS(n). Rat urine samples of 0-36 h were collected after ip 9.0 mg x kg(-1) tramadol, then the samples were enriched and purified through solid-phase extraction cartridge. Purified samples were analyzed by LC-MS(n). Possible metabolites were discovered by comparing the full scan and SIM chromatograms of the test samples with the corresponding blanks and analyzing the retention time, quasi-molecular ion and fragment ion of all chromatograms. Nine phase I metabolites and four phase II metabolites were identified in rat urine. One of the metabolites was found first time in living body. The metabolites were formed via the following metabolic pathways: O-demethylation, N-demethylation, hydroxylation, N-oxidation and conjugation. The method can be used to identify tramadol and its metabolites in other animals and human.

Adolescent ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Endometriosis ; pathology ; Female ; Humans ; Melanoma ; pathology ; Melanosis ; complications ; pathology ; surgery ; Ovarian Neoplasms ; complications ; Peritoneal Diseases ; complications ; pathology ; surgery ; Teratoma ; complications