0.05) at any observed time points as compared with the controls.3.From day 7 after the adriamycin injection,VEGF protein reduced significantly(P

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Objective:To remove murine embryonic stem cells(mESC)from the differentiating cell culture and purify the differentiated cells by Magnetic Activated Cell Sorting(MACS).Methods:Neural differentiation of mESC was induced by a 5-stage method.The specific cell surface marker,SSEA-1,was used to identify ES cells in the differentiating cells.The optimal dilutions of mouse anti mouse SSEA-1 IgM primary antibody and FITC conjugated goat anti mouse secondary antibody were determined before the flow cytometry test.The incubation time and incubation temperature of primary antibody were all optimized to make the cytometry test accurate.After the optimization,stage 4 cells were dissociated into single cell suspension,incubated with antibody of SSEA-1 and microbeads conjugated goat anti mouse IgM,and then sorted through the magnetic field.The rate of SSEA-1 positive cells in pre-and post-separation groups was assessed by flow cytometry,and the viability of cells was evaluated by trypan blue staining counting under light microscopy.Results:The proportion of SSEA-1 positive cells in the separated cells can be reduced from(7.19?1.36)% to(1.34?0.80)%.The survival rate of sorted cells was more than 92%,similar to that of pre-separation cells.Conclusions:The MACS system we used can effectively remove mESC from the differentiated cells.The sorted cells will be well provided for the subsequent studies about transplantation therapy.

Objective To find out the current situation of brucellosis infection and exposure status of family members of sheep farmers in the western pastoral areas of Jilin Province,and to provide a reference for control of human brucellosis spreading among family members.Methods On November 2012,Qianguo County was randomly selected using a multi-stage sampling method,and two townships,Chaganhua and Wulantala,were randomly selected in the county; half of the villages were selected from each township; all family members of the sheep farmers in these villages were investigated about their demographic characteristics (sex,age,education),high-risk behavior and information about brucellosis infection by using a questionnaire survey.Based on the principle of informed consent,respondents venous blood samples were collected.Brucellosis was confirmed with serum agglutination test (SAT).The effects of gender,age,education and other demographic data,high-risk behavior and high-risk behavior protection on the prevalence of brucellosis were studied.Results Out of the 403 copies of qualified questionnaires collected,84 people were found infected with brucellosis,and the infection rate was 20.84％ (84/403).Men infection [24.78％ (57/230)] was higher than that of women [15.61％ (27/173),x2 =5.038,P ＜ 0.05].The rates of eight kinds of high-risk behaviors were:helping feeding 86.85％ (350/403),cleaning sheepfold 80.40％ (324/403),holding lamp 71.71％ (289/403),delivering sheep 61.54％ (248/403),vaccinating sheep 53.85％ (217/403),apoblema 47.39％ (191/403),milking 22.08％ (89/403) and slaughtering sheep 14.89％ (60/403).The highest risk behavior was vaccinating sheep[24.40％(53/217)],and the lowest was milking [16.90％ (15/89)].The highest rate of basic protection was delivering a sheep [31.85％ (79/248)],the next was apoblema[27.23％ (52/191)],and the lowest was slaughtering sheep [8.33％ (5/60)].There was no statistical significant difference between brucellosis infection and the eight kinds of high-risk behaviors as well as the basic protective behaviors.Conclusions The prevalence of brucellosis infection among sheep farmers' family members is higher than others.Brucellosis infection-related contact manner is ubiquitous and the level of basic protection is low.We should carry out targeted health education on sheep farming household members to improve their level of protection,so as to reduce the risk of brucellosis infection.

OBJECTIVETo observe the expression and clinical implication of receptor for activated C kinase 1 (RACK1) in mononuclear cells and coronary atherosclerotic plaques from patients with coronary artery disease.

METHODSmRNA and protein expressions of RACK1 were detected in mononuclear cells from 29 patients with stable angina pectoris (SAP), 41 patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and 30 healthy volunteers. RACK1 protein expression was also detected by immunohistochemistry in 17 coronary atherosclerotic plaques and 6 normal autopsy coronary samples.

RESULTS(1) mRNA expression of RACK1 was significantly upregulated in mononuclear cells from patients with ACS compared with those from patients with SAP (18.71 ± 5.45 vs. 12.18 ± 4.14, P < 0.05), and the latter was also significantly higher than in healthy controls (12.18 ± 4.14 vs. 3.65 ± 1.57, P < 0.05). (2) Similar changes were observed for protein expression of RACK1 for the three groups. (3) Increased expression of RACK1 was found in atherosclerotic plaques, especially in unstable plaques, positive RACK1 stain was evidenced in foam cells, inflammatory cells, smooth muscle cells and endothelial cells.

CONCLUSIONSThe expression of RACK1 is significantly upregulated in mononuclear cells from patients with coronary artery disease, especially in patients with ACS, and in coronary atherosclerotic plaques, especially in unstable plaques. Our results thus suggest that RACK1 might play an important role in the development and progression of coronary artery disease.

Adult ; Aged ; Case-Control Studies ; Coronary Artery Disease ; blood ; genetics ; pathology ; Female ; Gene Expression ; Humans ; Leukocytes ; metabolism ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Receptors for Activated C Kinase ; Receptors, Cell Surface ; genetics ; metabolism

OBJECTIVETo investigate the clinical features and prognosis of rhabdomyolysis related to seizure attacks and use of statin.

METHODSThe medical records of 3 patients with established diagnosis of rhabdomyolysis were analyzed and the related literatures were reviewed.

RESULTSAll the 3 patients had seizure attacks and/or used statin before the onset of rhabdomyolysis. Two of the patients complained of back pain, and all the 3 patients had dark-colored urine. Serum levels of creatine kinase (CK) were markedly increased by over 50 times above the normal upper limit. CK level kept increasing even after proper interventions, till reaching the peak level about 3 days later. The patients improved rapidly with full recovery thereafter, and CK became normal in 2 weeks. None of the patients had renal failure.

CONCLUSIONSeizure attacks and use of statin are common risk factors for non-traumatic rhabdomyolysis. Caution needs to be taken when prescribing statin to patients with recent seizure attacks. Special attention should be given to such early symptoms as muscle pain, weakness and dark-colored urine, and CK level monitoring is advisable in such cases.

Cerebral Infarction ; drug therapy ; Creatine Kinase ; blood ; Epilepsy ; complications ; Humans ; Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors ; adverse effects ; therapeutic use ; Lovastatin ; adverse effects ; therapeutic use ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Rhabdomyolysis ; chemically induced ; enzymology ; etiology ; Simvastatin ; adverse effects ; therapeutic use

Objective To investigate the expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR?)in lupus nephritis(LN)patients and the possible mechanisms of PPAR?in the pathogenesis of LN. Method PPAR?expression was examined in 21 LN patients and 5 normal kidney biopsy specimens by im- munohistochemical method.The relationship between PPAR?expression and renal pathologic changes was an- alyzed.Results Glomerular and tubular positive staining of PPAR?in LN patients was markedly up-regulated compared with that in normal kidney specimens.The distribution and expression of PPAR?in classⅣwas sig- nificantly increased compared with that in classⅤandⅡ.The relevance assay showed that there was positive relationship between active index and glomerular PPAR?immunohistochemistry staining cell numbers(r=0.94, P＜0.01 ).Conclusion This study demonstrates in vivo that PPAR?expression is increased in active LN pa- tients with pathological active inflammation.These data suggest that the increase of PPAR?expression in renal cells may play an important role in the pathogenesis of LN.

Objective To investigate the management of pregnancy and cardiovascular complications in women with Marian syndrome(MFS).Methods From October 1994 to September 2006, 30 patients with MFS undergoing cardiovascular surgery were studied retrospectively.Results In the labor of 46 offsprings given birth by 30 women,5 cases(11%)were performed elective cesarean section because of the existence of aortic complication,and 12(26%)were diagnosed as MFS.The gestation in two patients was terminated due to deterioration of aortic abnormalities during their third trimester,and they received surgical treatment with Bcntall procedure.Two developed acute aortic dissection during labor and post delivery respectively.With the manipulation of anticoagulation peripartum,one who had the implantation with mechanical prosthesis went through pregnancy and delivery uneventfully.The average duration between delivery and cardiovascular surgery was(15?9)years.Conclusions Vaginal delivery can be done safely in patients with the MFS who do not have or have mild cardiovascular system abnormalities,aortic dissection,or other important cardiac abnormalities,cesarean section should be the preferred method of delivery.Women with MFS are at increased risk for dissection and congestive heart failure during pregnancy and should be counseled before pregnancy about these risks,as well as the inheritance of the condition.

Objective To study the awareness of Brucellosis prevention knowledge and prevalence of risk behaviors among the primary and secondary school students from breeding livestock’s families in Western pastoral areas of Jilin province,and to provide evidence for the prevention and control of Brucellosis.Methods With application of multi-stage random sampling method,a questionnaire survey which including Brucellosis prevention knowledge and risk behaviors was conducted among 209 primary and secondary school students in west part of Jilin province in 2012.Results 105(50.97%)students had heard Brucellosis among 206 students,the older students knew more about Brucellosis than the younger(χ2 =28.80,P=0.00).The M(Q)of the score of the Brucellosis-related knowledge was 8(6.00,9.00),the total passing rate was 28.64%.72(68.61%)students learned Brucellosis from village doctors and acquaintances,only 11(10.51%)students learned it from school;the contact rates of eight kinds of high-risk behaviors were helping feeding 21.84%(62/206),holding lamb 16.50%(58/206),cleaning sheepfold 8.73%(26/206),vaccinating sheep 5.34%(17/206),milking 2.91%(6/206);cleaning apoblema 2.91%(6/206),slaughtering 2.42%(5/206)and delivering lamb 1.94%(4/206);there was no significant difference between the passing rate and the eight kinds of the basic protective behaviors except feeding (P>0.05).Conclusion The level of Brucellosis prevention knowledge is low in Western pastoral areas of Jilin province, and there was a high-risk of contact behavior with sheep and low basic protection rate. It indicates that the education about prevention and control of Brucellosis in the students from breeding livestork’s familes should be strengthened in order to prevent Brucellosis infection.

Objective To investigate plasma glutathione S-transferase(GSTs) activity and GSTP1 gene Ile105Val polymorphism in Bijie City, Guizhou Province, a coal-burning fluorosis endemic area. Methods One hundred and sixty villagers from Yachi Twon using non-improved cooking stoves were selected as the non-intervened group in Bijie City, Guizhou Province where coal-burning fluorosis was prevailing; 153 villagers as the intervented group were chosen from Changchun Twon, where cooking stoves were improved; 151 villagers were served as the control group from Baiyunshan Twon, Changshun County without endemic fluorosis. The activity of GSTs was tested by colorimetric analysis with spectrophotometer. The genotype of the GSTP1 gene Ile105Val polymorphism, presenting as either homozygous wild-type (AA), or heterozygous mutation type (AG), or homozygous mutation type (GG), was detected through the PCR-RFLP procedure. Results The activity of GSTs in plasma of non-intervened group [(12.44±4.97) kU/L]was significantly lower than that of intervened group (P < 0.05), and that of intervened group[(20.78±6.20)kU/L]was significantly lower than that of control group[(24.30±6.27)kU/L, P< 0.05]. The difference of the enzyme activity of three groups were statistically significant (F = 51.71, P < 0.05), but this enzyme activity did not vary significantly in each sex of each grnup(P > 0.05). Compared intervened group [AA:67.3%(103/153), AG:29.4%(45/153),GG:3.3%(5/153)]and non-intervened group[AA:66.9%(107/160), AG:30%(48/160), GG:3.1%(5/160)]with control group[AA:74.8%(113/151), AG:25.2%(38/151), GG:0 (0/151)], the Ile105Val polymorphism site of GSTP1 gene had significant difference(χ2= 6.04,6.07, both P< 0.05), but not significant between intervened and non-intervened groups(χ2 = 0.02, P>0.05). Conclusions Fluorosis can decrease the activity of GSTs and introduce the GSTP1 gene Ile105Val polymorphism, intervention with the fluorine intake will improve the effect of fluoride on the body.