Objective To observe the effect of bromodomain4 (brd4) inhibitor JQ1 on proliferation inhibition and apoptosis of Ph positive acute lymphocytic leukemia (Ph+ ALL) cells, and to explore the influence on the expression of brd4 and its downstream genes (myc and p53), and the reverse effect on bcr-abl.Methods Different concentrations of JQ1 were used on SUP-B15 cells.The proliferation inhibition rate was detected by MTT, the apoptosis rate was determined by flow cytometry (FCM), and the expressions of bcr-abl mRNA, brd4 mRNA, myc mRNA and p53 mRNA were detected by real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR (RT-PCR).Results Different concentrations of JQ1 inhibited SUP-B15 cells proliferation and induced cell apoptosis.The apoptosis rate was significantly increased compared with that in control group with a time-dose dependent manner.Median inhibitory concentration at 72 h was 1.0 pmol/L.At the same time, JQ1 decreased the transcription levels of bcr-abl mRNA, brd4 mRNA and myc mRNA, and increased the transcription level of p53 mRNA.Conclusions As a brd4 inhibitor, JQ1 can decrease the expression of brd4 to affect the expression of its downstream genes myc and p53, meanwhile, it can change the over expression of bcr-abl to suppress the proliferation of Ph+ ALL cells and induce apoptosis.

Objective To analyze the clinical features and risk factors of invasive fungal infections (IFI) in children with acute leukemia.Methods Ninety-six acute leukemia children complicated with IFI admitted in Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center during January 2005 and February 2017 were retrospectively reviewed, and 96 cases of acute leukemia without IFI admitted at the same period were randomly selected as control group.The clinical manifestations of IFI were analyzed, multivariate Logistic regression was used to study risk factors of the complication of IFI in pediatric acute leukemia.Results Among 96 children complicated with IFI, fungus were detected in samples from sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, or blood in 78 cases, in which 42 cases (43.75％) were oral infection, 36 cases (37.50％) were pulmonary infection.Candida albicans (33.33％, 26/78) was the most commonly isolated pathogen, followed by Candida parapsilosis (20.51％, 16/78) and Candida tropicalis (20.51％, 16/78).Univariate analysis revealed hormone-containing chemotherapy, neutropenia (＜ 0.5 × 109/L), time duration of neutropenia ≥ 10 days, usage of carbapenem antibiotics and combined drug administration ≥2 types were associated with fungal infection (P ＜ 0.05 or ＜0.01).Multivariate Logistic regression showed that the time duration of neutropenia ≥ 10 days (OR =11.390, 95％ CI 4.145-55.263, P ＜ 0.01),usage of carbapenem antibiotics (OR =4.825, 95％ CI 1.681-13.842, P ＜ 0.01) and hormone-containing chemotherapy (OR =2.220, 95％ CI 1.542-8.246, P ＜ 0.05) were the independent risk factors of IFI.Conclusion Rational usage of antibiotics and effective measures taken to restore the granulocytes can help to reduce the incidence of IFI in children with acute leukemia.

Objective To investigate the effects of triptolide (TP) on proliferation and apoptosis of acute myeloid leukemia cell line MV411 with FMS-like tyrosine kinase 3 internal tandem duplication (FLT3-ITD), and its effect on PI3K-Akt-mTOR pathway. Methods MTT assay was used to detect the proliferation inhibition of MV411 cell proliferation treated by different concentrations of TP in 24, 48 and 72 h. Flow cytometry was used to measure the cell apoptosis rate at 48 and 72 h. Real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR was used to detect the expression of FLT3, PTEN, PI3K, Akt, mTOR mRNA on PI3K-Akt-mTOR pathway. Results After treated by 0, 5, 10, 20, 40, and 80 nmol/L TP in 24, 48 and 72 h, the viability of MV411 cells was inhibited in a time-dose dependence manner. MV411 cells was treated by 0, 10, and 20 nmol/L TP after 48 and 72 h, the cell apoptosis rates were rising with the increasing of drug concentration, there were statistical significances [48 h:(3.30±0.20) %, (17.10±0.36) %, (35.67±0.61) %, 72 h: (7.37±0.32) %, (49.33± 0.40)%, (68.92±0.11)%, all P=0.000]. The expressions of FLT3, PI3K, Akt, and mTOR mRNA were down-regulated and PTEN mRNA expression was up-regulated by TP. Conclusion TP may inhibit the proliferation and induce apoptosis of MV411 cells by affecting the expression of PI3K-Akt-mTOR pathway related genes.

Objective To explore the clinical feature,diagnosis,therapy and prognosis of primary cardiac lymphoma.Methods One case of primary diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the heart was studied.The clinical feature,pathogenesis,diagnosis,therapy and prognosis of primary cardiac lymphoma were further investigated through literatures review.Results Patient,female,64 years old,mainly clinical feature with the activities of chest tightness,gas tight,echocardiogram showed right atrial lesions,ECG of sick sinus syndrome.Right atrial tumor excision by pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of diffuse large B cell lymphoma(DLBCL),treated with R-CHOP (rituximab,cyclophosphamide,vinorelbine,pirarubicin,prednisone) chemotherapy,cardiac pacemaker implantation,the patient had received 3 cycles of chemotherapy currently,and was at the intermission of chemotherapy.Conclusion Primary cardiac lymphoma is extremely rare.Its pathogenesis remained to be unclear.With non-specific clinical manifestations,the diagnosis is mainly confirmed by histopathological and immunohistochemical staining.It is sensitive to chemotherapy generally,but the special location of the tumor leads to poor prognosis.

Background In recent years, a growing number of studies have indicated that perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) exposure can impact heart development, though the specific mechanisms remain elusive. The aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) is a critical environmental sensor capable of inducing oxidative stress and cell apoptosis. Objective To explore the role of AHR in the cardiac developmental toxicity of PFOA by using zebrafish embryo as an in vivo model. Methods Zebrafish embryos at 2 h post-fertilization (2 hpf) were exposed to dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) control, 1, 10, 100, and 1000 μg·L⁻¹ of PFOA. The AHR inhibitor CH223191 (CH) was added to the high-concentration group (1000 μg·L⁻¹) to form an intervention group. Under a dissecting microscope, the survival rate, mortality rate, heart rate, and heart malformation rate of 72 hpf zebrafish larvae were assessed. The activity of AHR was measured using 7-ethoxyresorufin-O-dealkylation (EROD) staining. The levels of intracellular and mitochondrial ROS in the heart of zebrafish larvae were assessed using dichloro-dihydro-fluorescein diacetate and MitoSOX™ Red, respectively. Apoptosis was examined using acridine orange (AO) staining and Immunofluorescence method. Total RNA was extracted from dissected hearts, and mRNA expression levels of oxidative stress-related genes (sod2, cat) and apoptosis-related gene (p53) were analyzed using quantitative PCR. Results Compared to the DMSO control group, PFOA at even the lowest concentration (1 μg·L⁻¹) increased heart malformation rate (P＜0.05) and reduced heart rate (P＜0.01) in the zebrafish larvae at 72 hpf, and the results showed a clear concentration-response relationship. Adding the AHR inhibitor CH significantly decreased heart malformation rate and restored heart rate to the control group level. The EROD results showed that PFOA at 1000 μg·L⁻¹ increased AHR activity (P＜0.001). Further studies revealed that PFOA caused a dose-dependent increase in intracellular ROS (P<0.001) and an increase in mitochondrial ROS (P<0.001) in the heart region of zebrafish larvae. A high dose of PFOA (1000 μg·L⁻¹) also induced elevated mRNA expression levels of oxidative stress-related genes sod2 and cat (P<0.05). Addition of the AHR inhibitor CH effectively antagonized PFOA-induced (1000 μg·L⁻¹) oxidative stress in the heart of zebrafish larvae (P<0.001). In addition, PFOA exposure induced a concentration-dependent increase in apoptotic bodies in the heart of zebrafish larvae (P<0.05). Moreover, PFOA at 1000 μg·L⁻¹ caused an increase in the cleaved-caspase 3 immunofluorescence signal (P<0.05) as well as overexpression of the apoptosis-associated gene p53 (P<0.001).which were attenuated by the CH supplementation. Conclusion PFOA triggers oxidative stress and apoptosis via AHR activation in the heart of zebrafish larvae, resulting in cardiac defects.

BACKGROUND: Although regulatory T cells (Tregs) are key to the maintenance of immunologic homeostasis and tolerance, little is known about Treg-mediated immunosuppression in the stage of sepsis. This article aimed to review the current literature on the role of Tregs in the pathophysiology of septic response, attempting to investigate the role of Tregs in immune dysfunction during sepsis. DATA SOURCES: A literature search was conducted in January 2014 using the China National Knowledge Infrastructure and PubMed. Articles on the role of Tregs in immune dysfunction during sepsis were identified. RESULTS: The identified articles indicated that Treg levels can be used for the assessment of the course of sepsis. The inhibition of Treg activity can promote the recovery of immune function. CONCLUSION: Since the mechanism of Tregs is complex during the sepsis, more studies are needed.

Objective To evaluate the clinical outcomes of different flaps for repairing the soft tissue defects of heels.Methods A total of 26 patients with soft tissue defects around the heel treated modified propeller perforator flap,medialis pedis flap,or anterolateral thigh flap from March 2012 to June 2016 were analyzed retrospectively.There included 19 males and 7 females,aged 4-64 years (mean,38.1 years).There were 9 patients with posterior heel defect,3 with weight-bearing defect,6 with posterior medial defect and 8 with posterolateral defect.The wound areas were from 6.0 cm × 4.0 cm to 12.0 cm × 9.5 cm,while the flap areas were from 7.0 cm × 5.0 cm to 13.5 cm × 10.5 cm.According to the principle of flap selection,the pedicled skin flap instead of free skin flap was selected in order to minimize damage to the donor site area.Modified propeller perforator flap was applied in 13 patients,medialis pedis flap in 3 patients and anterolateral thigh flap in 14 patients.The flap donor site was directly sutured in 23 patients and a simultaneous skin graft was applied in 3 patients.The survival rate,appearance,texture and feeling recovery of flaps,complications,walking ability,and the status of donor sites were compared.Besides,postoperative functions of all cases were estimated according to foot scoring scale of American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS).Results All flaps survived well in 26 patients.The wounds of flaps and flap donor sites were healed at Ⅰ stage.A total of 24 patients were followed up for 12-36 months (average 16 months).The appearance,color and texture of the flaps were good.There was no ulcer in flaps or flap donor sites.The protective feeling of flaps was recovered and the feeling of distinguishing two points was 6-13 mm.Modified propeller perforator flap donor site was directly sutured,the wound of which showed a linear healing.There was no fat deformity or obvious scar formation around ankle.The skin graft of the medialis pedis flap donor site was healed well,without scar hyperplasia,rupture,or deformity of arch.The anterolateral thigh flap was healed linearly without scar,and the anterolateral skin felt slightly depressed.The muscle strength of the four biceps femoris muscle was 4.According to AOFAS score,the feet's functions were evaluated as excellent in 5,good in 16,fair in 4,and poor in 1,with excellence rate of 81％.Conclusions For different soft tissue defects of the heels,propeller perforators flap,medial plantar flap or anterolateral thigh flap can not only attain appearance reconstruction of the defects and good functional recovery,but also minimize the injury of flap donor site.

OBJECTIVE:To prepare the sterilized medical bone wax and to establish the standard of quality control.METHODS:The bone wax was identified with chemical approach and the quality of bone wax was evaluated by saponification value.RESULTS:The bone wax was appropriate in formula,feasible in preparing technique and satisfactory in therapeutic efficacy with a satisfication rate of 98%.CONCLUSION:There are no obvious differences between the bone wax developed by our hospital and imported bone wax in quality,therefore the prepared bone wax can take the place of imported products.

Objective To investigate the anatomic characteristics of the nasolabial fold and to give an accurate description and definition of it in order to to provide theoretical basis for plastic, cosmetic and maxillofacial surgery. Methods Ten (20 sides) adult fresh bodies with vascular perfusion of formalin fixed after morphological observation under a 10 × magnifying len. Results Nasolabial fold was a border between fat-rich zone and non-fat zone in the midfacial region. The nasolabial fold derived from nasal alar skin point in the transverse portion of nasalis, and ended at the outer skin point of zygomaticus major muscle in the mouth. From the anatomy point of view, the nasolabial fold was divided into three segments: the upper, the middle and the under. The upper segment ( Ⅰ ) was the transverse portion of nasalis, (20. 38± 0. 74) mm in length; the middle section ( Ⅱ ): levator labii superioris,(17.13 ± 0.57) mm in length; the under segment (Ⅲ ): modiolus, (20. 81 ±0. 70) mm in length. The nasolabial fold was a connecting region where seven mimetic muscles inserted into the skin point. Superficial musculoapneurotic system (SMAS) and the nasolabial fold were composed of seven mimetic muscles belonging to the same layer. Conclusions The nasolabial fold is a region where the seven mimetic muscles insert into the skin point for connection, and regardless of age, it is an eternal existence. The nasolabial fold is different from the nasolabial wrinkle formed with facial aging and the nasolabial ridges formed by facial mimetic muscles changes.