Objective To quantitatively detect the circulating DNA in plasma of patients with acute pancreatitis and to evaluate its potential clinical values. Methods Blood samples collected from 40 patients with mild acute pancreatitis (MAP), 20 with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) and 50healthy controls were extracted for DNA using genomic DNA extraction kit. The DNA level was detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR assay. The clinical association of DNA level with acute pancreatitis was analyzed. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was set up. Results The median concentration of plasma DNA in SAP group was 24.84 ng/ml, which was significantly higher than that in MAP group (7.60 ng/ml, P=0.006) and the healthy controls (5.23 ng/ml, P=0.000). The median concentration of plasma DNA in patients with acute pancreatitis was higher than in healthy controls (P=0.006), however, there was no significant difference between MAP group and healthy controls (P=0.322).The area under the ROC curve performed by the plasma DNA from SAP and MAP groups was 0. 881(95% CI, 0.773-0.989). With a cutoff value of 11.20 ng/ml, the overall sensitivity was 19/20% and specificity was 72.5%. Plasma DNA level was found to be associated with APACHE-Ⅱ score (P=0.001), Ranson score (P=0. 013), serum Ca2+ level (P=0.000), and c-reactive protein levels (P=0.001). Conclusions Plasma DNA is correlated with the extent of pancreatitis. It can be used in monitoring the development of acute pancreatitis and may be a potential marker for early diagnosis of SAP.

The root canals of 95 maxillary second primary molars were explored by 10#file combined with 17%EDTA.The canal orifice was observed and orientated by endoscope.Hand instruments were used for root canal preparation and screw conveyor was used to fill the ca-nal with Vitapex paste.MB2 was found in 14 of the 95 molars(14.7%).MB2 orifice was usually located mesially along MB-P.

Neurotrophic factors are a species of protein molecules,which produced by tissue supplied by nerve and astrocytes and necessary for neuronal growth and survival.Neurotrophic factors play an important role in the development and physiological function of the nervous system.It can promote neurons growth and development,and keep neurons functional integrity.Except for the regulation and functionality action on the innervated tissue,neurotrophic factors play an important neurotrophic role for the tissue physiology,growth and metabolism.The cornea is the highest density of nerve fibers.Abundant nerve fibers enhance the sensory function.In addition,the nerve fibers can also secrete various nutrition and regulatory factors to keep the physiological function and regeneration.In recent years,the research of neurotrophic factors on promoting corneal epithelial wound healing has made great progress.This article reviews the recent advances in different neurotrophic factors promoting the repair of corneal epithelial injury.

Objective:To investigate the consumption situation and cognition of health care products in hospitalized patients, ana-lyze the problems in purchasing and use of health care products to provide evidence for the correct selection and rational use of health care products. Methods:The investigation and analysis was conducted with an anonymous questionnaire on awareness and consumption situation of health care products in hospitalized patients. Results:The survey received 129 valid questionnaires, and more than 1/3 re-spondents did not know the differences between health care products and medicines, and 27. 91％ of them treated diseases with health care products, 57. 36％ of them purchased health care products per month, and 96. 12％ of them thought the efficacy of health care products were inconsistent with the advertising efficacy. Conclusion:Patients cannot distinguish health care products from medicines, and lack of trust in the health care products market. Corresponding measures should be performed to help patients purchase and use of health care products and safeguard their legitimate rights and interests.

Syncope and epilepsy are common pediatric clinical symptoms and causes of paroxysmal loss of consciousness.They can be manifested as a sudden attack,transient and reversible loss of consciousness,easily leading to misdiagnosis in clinics.The etiology and pathogenesis of syncope and epilepsy are completely different,and the principle of treatment is also different.Therefore,in clinics,making an early diagnosis and differential diagnosis between syncope and epilepsy has an important significance to improve the treatment and the prognosis of the patients.

Objective To analyze the effect of Huashi Xingyu Qingre decoction therapy through identification of the differentially expressed saliva proteins of oral lichen planus. Method The saliva of OLP patients before and after treatment were collected. Total saliva proteins were extracted. The differentially expressed saliva proteins were screened by two-dimensional fluorescence difference gel electrophoresis and identified by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. The differentially expressed proteins were analyzed by Western-blot. Results Six differentially expressed proteins were identified as salivary amylase, serum albumin, IgM, carbonic anhydrase VI, zinc-α2- glycoprote and sIgA. The expression level of serum albumin, IgM, carbonic anhydrase VI and zinc-α2-glycoprotein after treatment were lower than that before. However, the expression level of sIgA was higher. The differences were statistically significant. Conclusions Some differentially expressed saliva proteins of OLP before and after Huashi Xingyu Qingre decoction therapy are characterized, and they may play a vital part in the occurrence and development of OLP.

Objective Oral lichen planus ( OLP) is a common complaint in the oral mucosa , for which there is no definite therapy hitherto.This article aimed to investigate the possible effect of Huashi Xingyu Qingre Decoction (HXQD) on OLP. Methods This study included 30 randomly selected cases of OLP treated with HXQD .Fasting venous blood and total serum protein were obtained before and after medication for screening and identification of OLP-related differential proteins by two-dimensional fluorescence differ-ence gel electrophoresis (2D DIGE) and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS), followed by Western blot validation . Results Haptoglobin , antithrombin Ⅲ, C1 complement , and vitamin D binding protein were differentially expressed in the serum of the OLP patients before and after treated with HXQD .Compared with the baseline , the expression of haptoglobin was significantly in-creased (103.086 ±27.536 vs 159.704 ±24.228, P<0.05) while that of antithrombin Ⅲ remarkably decreased after treatment (150.00 ±54.04 vs 98.00 ±28.04, P<0.05). Conclusion Haptoglobin, antithrombin Ⅲ, C1 complement, and vitamin D binding protein are differentially expressed in the serum of OLP patients before and after HXQD medication , which may be associated with the development and progression of OLP .

The objective of the present study was to examine the joint effects of the body mass index and the MAOA gene polymorphism on depressive symptoms. In two independent Chinese samples, we measured adolescents' depressive symptoms and body mass index and collected their DNA. The results indicated that the main effects of the MAOA gene polymorphism on depressive symptoms were significant. However, the main effects of body mass index and the interaction of the MAOA gene polymorphism and body mass index on depressive symptoms were not significant. By using Chinese adolescents, this study confirmed that the MAOA gene polymorphism directly influenced adolescents' depressive symptoms.
Adolescent ; Asian Continental Ancestry Group ; Body Mass Index* ; Depression* ; DNA ; Humans ; Joints*

Background and purpose:EPHA2 has been reported to enhance the proliferation of gastric cancer cells through promoting CyclinD1 expression and cell cycle progression. However, the underlying mechanism that EPHA2 promotes CyclinD1 expression and cell cycle progression is still poorly understood. Akt/mTOR signaling pathway has been reported to enhance the proliferation of gastric cancer cells by promoting CyclinD1 expression and cell cycle progression, and some studies have shown that EPHA2 can activate Akt/mTOR signaling pathway. Based on this, this study investigated whether EPHA2 promoted gastric cancer SGC-7901 cell proliferation through enhancing Akt/mTOR signaling pathway.Methods:Western blot was used to determine the effect of EPHA2 overexpression or knockdown on the phosphorylation of Akt and mTOR in SGC-7901 cells. SGC-7901-NC infected with control lentivi-rus and SGC-7901-EPHA2 cells with EPHA2 overexpression were treated with DMSO, MK2206 (an Akt inhibitor) and RAD001 (a mTOR inhibitor) for different time periods, respectively. Cell proliferation was detected using the CCK8 assay. Cell cycle was detected using lfow cytometry, and the expression of CyclinD1 was determined by Western blot. Results:Overexpression of EPHA2 enhanced Akt/mTOR signaling pathway in SGC-7901 cells, and silencing EPHA2 in SGC-7901 cells inhibited Akt/mTOR signaling pathway. MK2206 and RAD001 antagonized the promoting effect of EPHA2 on the proliferation, S-phase and CyclinD1 expression of SGC-7901 cells, respectively.Conclusion:EPHA2 promotes SGC-7901 cell proliferation through enhancing Akt/mTOR signaling pathway. Akt inhibitor or mTOR inhibi-tor could be an effective treatment strategy for gastric cancer patients overexpressing EPHA2.

The method of flying through the air is a qi-promoting and qi-circulating technique commonly used in clinical acupuncture. It includes four methods: the blue dragon wagging its tail, the white tiger shaking its head, the green turtle probing the cave and the red phoenix winging to the source and functions to circulate bodily meridian qi. The method of flying through the air was firstrecorded in Golden needle Fu. Later and modern doctors developed it on the basis of Golden needle Fu. This article straightens up the historical origin and development of four methods of flying through the air.