Objective To explore the expression and mechanisms of MMP-9 in vascular remodeling of two-kidney and one-cliped hypertension rats. Methods Male Wistar rats were randomly divided into sham operation group( n = 10), two-kidney and one-clip model (2KIC) group ( n = 10) and telmisartan group ( n = 7 ). Telmisartan group were injected with telmisartan every day. The blood pressure was determined every week. The morphologic change of carotid artery and thoracic aorta was observed with HE stainning 8 weeks after treatment with telmisartan.Arteries was performed to evaluate the expression of MMP-9 with immunohistochemisty. Results The blood pressure,vessel wall,and the expression of MMP-9 in model group were significantly higher than that of control group.Telmisartan nearly normalized arterial pressure and suppressed all these changes. Conclusion MMP-9 was related to vascular remodeling and Telmisartan could regulate vascular remodeling in 2-kidney and 1-cliped hypertension rats by inhibiting the pathway of MMP-9.

Objective To investigate the clinical features of and gene mutations in a Chinese Han pedigree with piebaldism. Methods Clinical data were collected with informed consent from a pedigree with piebaldism, processed and documented. A clinical genetic analysis was conducted and pedigree chart was drawn. Genomic DNA was extracted from the peripheral blood of 14 patients and 40 unaffected individuals in the family as well as 50 unrelated human controls, and subjected to the amplification of 21 exons and flanking sequences of the KIT gene by PCR. Sequence analysis was performed by Mutation SurveyorTM. Results There were 73 members in the family, and of them, 14 were diagnosed with piebaldism according to typical clinical features. Piebaldism was inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern in this family. A heterozygous 4-base insertion mutation 1900insATGA in exon 13 of KIT gene was identified in all the 14 affected family members, which resulted in a frame-shift mutation at codon 634 and produced a premature translation termination codon. This mutation was undetected in either the unaffected family members or unrelated controls. Up to the time of this writing, this mutation had not been previously reported. Conclusion The novel mutation 1900insATGA in the KIT gene may be the cause of clinical phenotype of piebaldism in the family.

Objective To investigate the prognostic value of CD44V6, MMP-9, p57kip2 and hCG in diagnosis differential diagnosis and malignant transformation of hydatidiform mole. Methods The expressions of CD44V6 MMP-9 and p57kip2 was detected by SP method and the serum hCG was detected with CLIA method in 55 cases of hydatidiform mole, 20 cases of abortion villi and 10 cases of normal villi, and the value of CD44V6, MMP-9, p57kip2 and hCG in diagnosis differential diagnosis and malignant transformation of hydatidiform mole was analyzed. Results There were 9 cases malignant transforming hydatidiform mole and 44 cases of non-malignant transforming hydatidiform mole(20 cases of complete hydatidiform mole, 26 cases of partial hydatidiform mole). The expression of CD44V6 MMP-9 and p57kip2 of malignant transforming mole was significantly higher than that of non-malignant transforming group (77.8 % vs 30.4 %, 77.8 % vs 34.8 %, 11.1 % vs 58.7 %) (P <0.05) and the expression difference of p57kip2 in complete mole and partial mole group (5.0 % vs 100.0 %) was statistically significant (P <0.05). HCG remained positive in 4 cases of hydatidiform mole and dropping and then rised in 5 cases. The sensitivity of p57kip2 in the diagnosis of partial hydatidiform mole was 100.0 %, the specificity was 95.0 %, the negative prediction was 100.0 %. The sensitivity of CD44V6 in the diagnosis of malignant hydatidiform mole was 77.8 %, specificity was 69.6 %, negative prediction was 94.1 %;The sensitivity of MMP-9 was 77.8 %, specificity was 65.2 %, negative prediction was 93.8 %. The sensitivity of the two combined detection (CD44V6 and MMP-9) was 88.9 %, negative prediction was 96.3 %. The sensitivity of combined detection (CD44V6, MMP-9 and hCG) was higher than any of them. Conclusion p57kip2 is an important marker in differential diagnosis of hydatidiform mole. CD44V6, MMP-9 play important roles in the process of transformation of hydatidiform mole. The combined detection of CD44V6, MMP-9, p57kip2 and hCG can help to diagnosis and differential diagnosis and predict biological behaviors and prognosis of hydatidiform mole.

Objective To explore the effects of semiconductor laser on proliferation of the multidrug-resistant model of human osteosarcoma cell line(ROS-732).Methods Four test groups and one control group were set up.The test groups were divided into A,B,C and D groups according to the irradiation time(output power was 200 mW).The time of laser irradiation of A,B,C and D groups were 5,10,20 and 40 min,repectively.The control group(E) wasn′t treated with laser irradiation.MTT method was used to observe the proliferation of R-OS-732,and the morphological changes of the cells were observed by inverted microscope.Results The survival rates of cells in all test groups under condition of semiconductor laser irradiation with 200 mW output power and 532 nm weavlength,compared with control group(P

Objective To study the possibility of the exist of specific antibody against platelet in tumor patients and to evaluate the value of MAIPA in measure of specific antibody against platelet in malignant tumor patients with nonimmune thrombocytopenic purpura. Methods Anti- GPⅡb/Ⅲa and anti- GPⅠb/Ⅸ autoantibodies were detected by a modified monoclonal antibody immobilization of platelet antigens assay(modified MAIPA). Results The positive rate of the platelet antibody in nonimmune thrombocytopenic purpura is very low with MAIPA. Conclusions The platelet GP- specific autoantibody detection is considerably important in discriminating immune from nonimmune thrombocytopenia.

This paper reported the suitable medium of L S-1 stain in detail,which could yield natural blue pigment.Single-factor exper imental design shows that the best carbon source was 2% glucose and nitrogen was 0 1% KNO 3.Orthogonal experimental design shows that the most suitable fermen tation medium was consisted of 4% glucose,0 1% KNO 3,0 075% salt and 10?g/m L FeSO 4.The best cultivation temperature was 30℃ and pH7 4.The dissolved oxyg en on the process of fermentation,as well as the variety of pH and the utilized condition of carbon and nitrogen were measured and analyzed.The separation of th is blue pigment by HPLC shows that this material contains actinorhordin and at l east other four ingredients.

OBJECTIVE To investigate the application of antibacterials in patients accepted operation in grass-roots(hospitals),so to standardize the application of antibacterials and cut down the medical cost.METHODS Full-time administrators for nosocomial infection investigated the application of antibacterials in patients who accepted(operation) in Sep 2004,and filled in the questionnaires.RESULTS In 1 383 cases of 11 hospitals the application rate of antibacterials was 98.63%;in which 86.50% were for prophylactic usage and 13.50% for therapeutic usage;(29.90%) for single antibiotics treatment and 50.15% for bigeminy,18.70% were for trigeminy.Time of(application) differentiated(6.90,7.00,6.60d) fromⅠto Ⅲ kinds of operation.Per capita cost of antibacterials was $956.50(47.60%).CONCLUSIONS High cost of antibacterials results from such factors as multiple kinds,long time and(combined) application.

Objective:To investigate the differential diagnosis of MRI between male malignant and benign breast lesions.Methods:Totally 34 patients with male breast lesions who underwent breast MRI examination from January 2011 to March 2019 were collected from Shanghai Cancer Center.All images were evaluated by two radiologists who were blinded to pathological results. When there was a disagreement, another independent senior radiologist assessed the imaging features. The imaging features including lesion location, T 1WI signal, T 2WI signal, lesion type and accompanying signs were evaluated. All lesions were confirmed by biopsy or surgical pathology. Twelve patients were in benign group, 22 patients in malignant group. The imaging findings of MRI were recorded and statistically analyzed by univariate analysis (continuous variables were tested by Mann-Whitney U test and categorical variables were tested by Fisher′s exact test). Results:Among the 34 patients, 31 cases clinically touched the mass and 3 cases showed simple nipple bleeding. In MRI signs, breast cancer showed mass-like enhancement (22/22), benign lesions showed non-mass enhancement (7/12), the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.05). And ipsilateral axillary enlarged lymph nodes only appeared in breast cancer, which was significantly different from that in benign lesions ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in age, lesion location, T 1WI signal, T 2WI signal, skin thickening and nipple invagination between benign and malignant lesions. There was no significant difference in the size, shape and edge of the mass between benign and malignant lesions on MRI ( P>0.05). Conclusions:MRI can distinguish male malignant and benign breast lesions. Most of non-mass enhancement are benign lesion and enlarged lymph nodes are helpful to detect breast cancer, nipple retraction and skin thickening in the diagnosis of male breast cancer are limited.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the effects of different concentrations of lipopolysaccharide (LPS), tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα), interleukin-6 (IL-6), dexamethasone (Dex), and insulin on the mRNA and protein expressions of GPR54 in the MCF7 cell line in vitro.

METHODSMCF7 breasr cancer cells were cultured and treated with different concentrations of LPS (10 and 20 µg/ml), TNFα (20 and 100 ng/ml), IL-6 (10 and 20 ng/ml), Dex (10(-6) and 10(-7) mol/L), and insulin (0.01 and 0.1 IU/L). Those treated with culture fluid only served as controls. The mRNA and protein expressions of GPR54 were measured by real-time PCR and Western blot, respectively, after 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours of treatment.

RESULTSCompared with the blank con- trol, LPS (10 and 20 µg/ml), TNFα (20 and 100 ng/ml), IL-6 (10 and 20 ng/ml), Dex (10(-6) and 10(-7) mol/L), and insulin (0.01 and 0.1 IU/L) significantly increased the expressions of GPR54 mRNA (P < 0.05) and protein (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONLPS, TNFα, IL-6, Dex, and insulin evidently increase the expression of GPR54 in the MCF7 cell line, indicating their influence on the function of gonads by regulating the GPR54 level.

Blotting, Western ; Dexamethasone ; administration & dosage ; pharmacology ; Glucocorticoids ; administration & dosage ; pharmacology ; Gonads ; drug effects ; metabolism ; Humans ; Hypoglycemic Agents ; administration & dosage ; pharmacology ; Insulin ; administration & dosage ; pharmacology ; Interleukin-6 ; administration & dosage ; pharmacology ; Lipopolysaccharides ; administration & dosage ; pharmacology ; MCF-7 Cells ; RNA, Messenger ; metabolism ; Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction ; Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled ; drug effects ; genetics ; metabolism ; Receptors, Kisspeptin-1 ; Time Factors ; Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha ; administration & dosage ; pharmacology

OBJECTIVETo investigate the effects of nitrogen forms on the camptothecin (CPT) content, tryptophan synthase (TSB) and tryptophan decarboxylase (TDC) activities in Camptotheca acuminata seedlings.

METHODThe seedlings of C. acuminata with 6 pairs of leaves were subjected to 5 different NH4(+) -N/NO3(-) -N ratio (0 : 100, 75 : 25, 50 : 50, 25 : 75, 100 : 0) treatments by sand culture in a greenhouse. The CPT content, TSB activity in the young leaves and TDC in the stem barks of the seedlings were determined by HPLC on the 15th, 30th, 45th, 60th and 75th day, respectively.

RESULTThe obvious relationship between CPT content and nitrogen forms was observed. When NH4(+) - N /NO3(-) -N ratio was 25 : 75, CPT accumulation in young leaves displayed the best advantages (the highest value is 5.69 per thousand) and increased in the early 30 days of treatment and then declined. There was no obvious relationship between TSB activity in the young leaves and nitrogen forms. TDC activity in the stem bark was the highest when NH4(+) -N /NO3(-) -N ratio was 25 : 75, and the change of TDC activity paralleled to CPT content in the young leaves.

CONCLUSIONA short-term treatment that NH4(+) -N /NO3(-) -N ratio was 25:75 may gain high CPT content in the young leaves through enhancing the TDC activity in the stem bark of C. acuminata seedlings.

Aromatic-L-Amino-Acid Decarboxylases ; metabolism ; Camptotheca ; drug effects ; enzymology ; metabolism ; Camptothecin ; metabolism ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; metabolism ; Nitrogen ; chemistry ; pharmacology ; Plant Leaves ; drug effects ; enzymology ; metabolism ; Seedlings ; drug effects ; enzymology ; metabolism ; Tryptophan Synthase ; metabolism