Objective:This study aimed to compare the efficacy and adverse reactions of two different chemotherapeutic regi-mens. In particular, chemotherapy with paclitaxel liposome was administered in combination with either S-1 or oxaliplatin as the first-line therapy of advanced gastric cancer. Methods:A total of 118 patients with advanced gastric cancer were randomly divided into groups A (61 cases) and B (57 cases). In group A, paclitaxel liposome combined with S-1 was administered;in group B, paclitaxel lipo-some combined with oxaliplatin was applied. The short-term efficacy, adverse reactions, Karnofsky performance status score, median time to progression (mTTP), and median overall survival (mOS) of the two groups were observed and compared. Results:No signifi-cant differences were observed in the objective response rate, disease control rate, and mTTP between groups A and B (31.1% vs. 29.8%, 75.4%vs. 71.9%, 4.2 months vs. 3.8 months;P>0.05). The mOS rates were 10.5 and 8.9 months in groups A and B, respectively, with statistically significant differences (P=0.006). The incidence of degreesⅢtoⅣdiarrhea and peripheral nerve toxicity was signifi-cantly higher in group B than in group A (P<0.05). No statistical differences were found between the two groups in terms of other side effects. Conclusion:The two paclitaxel liposome-based regimens showed similar therapeutic effect in patients with advanced gastric cancer. S-1/paclitaxel liposome treatment could be more effective in terms of mOS and had a tendency of lower toxicity.

ObjectiveTo evaluate the esthetic and long-term effec ti veness of Cerinate porcelain(CE) and Belleglass HP (BGHP) in restoring discolore d teeth. MethodsA total of 1871 discolored teeth from 647 pat ients were restored using two materials. The observation of short-term(0.5 to l year) and long-term (over 3 years) effectiveness were followed up, and evaluat ions were made. ResultsThe short-term successful rates were 8 9.5 % and 96.75 % for BGHP CE groups, the long-term successful rates were 88.3 9 % and 96.14 %, and the difference was statistically significant (P0.005). Clinical failure, which was mainly related to t eeth category, teeth position, type of restoration and material, showed as resto ration discoloration, fracture and deciduous, etc. Conclusion BGHP shows higher shear bond strength and longer existence, but further study is required for esthetic results. CE restorations show better esthetic results and longer existence. Therefore, it is an ideal choice to restore discolored teeth.

Objective To screen the mutations of MYOC gene in a Chinese primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) family from Cbengqing and investigate the relationship between the mutations in MYOC/TIGR gene and POAG.Methods In a large 4-generation glaucoma family, myocilin gene (MYOC) was screened in 39 family members, 8 of which were confirmed patients. Normal controls included 100 normal Chinese subjects.The known mutations of MYOC gene ( including G34C, C136T, G144T, G227A, C624G,G736A, C1009G, A1036G, C1081T, G1099A, G1138A, A1139C, T1430A, C1441A and C1442T) were detected by single strand conformation polymorphism(SSCP) , po]ymerase chain reaction restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) analysis and DNA sequencing.Results G227A mutation was detected in 2 POAG patients and 1 asymptomatic patient, but not in the controls.Cl009del mutation was identified in all patients of the pedigree and an offspring member but not in the controls. No other mutations were detected.Since the C1009del mutation was revealed for the first time, a new GenBank number FJ237047 correponding to ACI62293 was applied.Conclusions The G227A mutation is a known site and there is no relationship between G227A mutation and glaucoma. But C1009del may be related to glaucoma which suggests that morbidity could be higher in the relatives of POAG than the controls.

Objective To investigate the relationship between genetic single-nucleotide polymorphisms of ligase Ⅳ (LIG4) and heat shock protein B1 (HSPB1) and prognosis in nasopharyngeal carcinomas.Methods DNAs were extracted by phenol-chlorofrom method from peripheral blood samples of 168 nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients.Genetic single-nucleotide polymorphisms were divided by Taqman realtime polymerase chain reaction (PCR).All statistical analyses were performed with statistical product and service solutions v13.0.A p-value of less than 0.05 was confirmed as statistical significance.Single-factor and multiple-factor logistic analyses were used to calculate odds ratio (OR) and 95％ confidence interval (CI).Long-rank test and COX were also used.Results No relationship was found between the recurrence,metastasis and overall survival of nasopharyngeal carcinoma and genetic single-nucleotide polymorphisms of LIG4 and HSPB1 with single-factor and multiple-factor logistic analyses.Conclusions LIG4 rs1805388 and HSPB1 rs2868371 had no relationship with prognosis of nasopharyngeal carcinomas.

OBJECTIVE:To establish a method for the content determination of rosin acid in Rheumatoid arthritis tablet. METH-ODS:HPLC was performed on the column of ZORBAX SB-C18 with mobile phase of acetonitrile-0.1% formic acid(82∶18,V/V) at flow rate of 1.0 ml/min ,detection wavelength was 241 nm ,column temperature was 30 ℃ and volume injection was 10 μl. MS/MS column was ZORBAX SB-C18 with mobile phase of acetonitrile-0.1% formic acid(80∶20,V/V)at flow rate of 0.2 ml/min;column temperature was 30 ℃;volume injection was 0.5 μl. Ionization mode was ESI+,atomization gas pressure was 25 psi,gas flow as 8.0 L/min,capillary voltage was 4 000 V,capillary outlet voltage was 120 V,precursor ion was 303 m/z,scan range was 50-500 m/z and the gas temperature was 350 ℃. RESULTS:The linear range of rosin acid was 2.5-100.0 μg/ml. RSDs of preci-sion,stability and reproducibility tests were lower than 2.0%,recoveries was 96.75%-98.11%(RSD=0.53%,n=6). CONCLU-SIONS:The method is simple,accurate and reproducible,and suitable for the content determination of rosin acid in Rheumatoid arthritis tablet.

OBJECTIVE:To establish the quality standard of Ligularia fischeri. METHODS:TLC was used for qualitative identification of samples. The contents of moisture,ash and extract were determined. The content of ferulic acid in samples was determined by HPLC. The determination was performed on Waters SunFire C18column with mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile-0.1% phosphoric acid(13:87,V/V)at the flow rate of 1.0 mL/min. The detection wavelength was set at 319 nm, and column temperature was 30 ℃. The sample size was 10 μL. RESULTS:TLC spots were clear and well-separated without interference from genitive control. The moisture,total ash,acid-insoluble ash and extract of samples were 7.6%-9.4%, 11.7%-19.6%,5.9%-14.1% and 25.4%-37.5%,respectively. The linear range of ferulic acid were 0.021 2-0.636 8 μg(r=0.999 9). limited of quantation was 2.25 ng,the limited of detection was 0.75 ng. RSDs of intermediate precision, reproducibility and stability tests were all lower than 3.0%. The recoveries ranged 97.81%-100.59%(RSD=1.02%,n=9). CONCLUSIONS:The moisture,total ash and acid-insoluble ash of samples are no more than 10.0%,19.0%,12.0%;the extract and the content of ferulic acid are no less than 25.0% and 0.1%. Established standard can provide reference for quality control of L. fischeri.

Objective: To establish an intensity-classified Chinese facial emotion image database and provide materials for emotional researches in China. Methods: Firstly, under the guidance of professional director, 22 professional dramatic actors put up seven kinds of emotion, including anger, disgust, fear, sadness, surprise, happy and calm. The process of facial emotional performance of actors were filmed by a high-speed camera. Then we made screen captures according to the intensity of emotion performed by the actors. A total of 814 black-and-white photographs with same size and gray level were made after we removed the irrelevant parts to the facial features. Each kind of emotion contains six levels of intensity scoring from 1 to 6. Totally, 112 healthy volunteers were recruited to evaluate the emotional intensity, pleasure and arousal of all images via a visual scale ranged from 0 to 100. Results: A Chinese face emotional intensity hierarchical picture library was set up, which contained 2 sublibraries. The first library was consisted of 436 images with hierarchical emotional intensity images collected from different performers. The second one was built with 640 images, in which the hierarchical emotional intensity image was collected from same actor/actress. Both image libraries had corresponding scores for intensity, pleasure, and arousal. Furthermore, both exhibited a high degree of internal consistency in reliability analysis (with a Cronbach' s alpha value larger than 0. 9). Conclusion: The present study has established an intensity-classified Chinese facial emotion image database with good recognition degree and psychological measurement attribution, which could provide materials for emotional researches in China.

Gene transcription and new protein synthesis regulated by epigenetics play integral roles in the formation of new memories. However, as an important part of epigenetics, the function of chromatin remodeling in learning and memory has been less studied. Here, we showed that SMARCA5 (SWI/SNF related, matrix-associated, actin-dependent regulator of chromatin, subfamily A, member 5), a critical chromatin remodeler, was responsible for hippocampus-dependent memory maintenance and neurogenesis. Using proteomics analysis, we found protein expression changes in the hippocampal dentate gyrus (DG) after the knockdown of SMARCA5 during contextual fear conditioning (CFC) memory maintenance in mice. Moreover, SMARCA5 was revealed to participate in CFC memory maintenance via modulating the proteins of metabolic pathways such as nucleoside diphosphate kinase-3 (NME3) and aminoacylase 1 (ACY1). This work is the first to describe the role of SMARCA5 in memory maintenance and to demonstrate the involvement of metabolic pathways regulated by SMARCA5 in learning and memory.
Mice ; Animals ; Memory ; Chromatin Assembly and Disassembly ; Hippocampus/metabolism* ; Transcription Factors/metabolism* ; Chromatin/metabolism* ; Metabolic Networks and Pathways

【Objective】 To investigate the relationship between maternal oral health behavior during pregnancy and premature birth. 【Methods】 A total of 248 preterm and 700 non-preterm pregnant women who delivered in Northwest Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Shaanxi Province from January to December 2022 were included in case group and control group, respectively. General demographic characteristics and oral health behavior during pregnancy were collected by questionnaires, and the oral health impact profile-14 (OHIP-14) was used to assess the oral health related life quality of pregnant women. Logistic regression model was used to analyze the relationship between maternal oral health behavior during pregnancy and premature birth. 【Results】 During pregnancy, maternal frequent eating after brushing teeth (OR=1.62, 95% CI: 1.03-2.57), unused fluoride toothpaste (OR=2.03, 95%CI: 1.25-3.05), late visit to the doctor for oral discomfort (OR=1.41, 95%CI: 1.02-1.96), brushing teeth less than twice one day (OR=1.77, 95%CI: 1.13-2.78) or less than 3 minutes each time (OR=1.52, 95%CI: 1.09-2.11), and elevated OHIP-14 score (OR=1.07, 95%CI: 1.04-1.10) increased the risk of premature birth. 【Conclusion】 Poor oral health behavior during pregnancy may increase the risk of premature birth. Therefore, more efforts should be made to publicize oral health knowledge and guide pregnant women to establish good oral health habits so as to improve oral health and promote maternal and child health.