Daxx is found in the nucleus where it localizes to PML oncogenic domains (PODs). Its multiple domains can interact proteins involved in transcriptional regulation and apoptotic signal transduction. In addition, Daxx is associated with viral infection、tumorigenesis and embryonic development.

Background The mitochondrial Na+/Ca2+exchanger, NCLX, plays an important role in the balance between Ca2+influx and efflux across the mitochondrial inner membrane in endothelial cells. Mitochondrial metabolism is likely to be affected by the activity of NCLX because Ca2+activates several enzymes of the Krebs cycle. It is currently believed that mitochondria are not only centers of energy produc-tion but are also important sites of reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain receptor 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome activation. Methods&Results This study focused on NCLX function, in rat aortic endothelial cells (RAECs), induced by glucose. First, we detected an increase in NCLX expression in the endothelia of rats with diabetes mellitus, which was induced by an injection of streptozotocin. Next, colocalization of NCLX expression and mitochondria was detected using confocal analysis. Suppression of NCLX expression, using an siRNA construct (siNCLX), enhanced mitochondrial Ca2+influx and blocked efflux induced by glucose. Un-expectedly, silencing of NCLX expression induced increased ROS generation and NLRP3 inflammasome activation. Conclusions These findings suggest that NCLX affects glucose-dependent mitochondrial Ca2+signaling, thereby regulating ROS generation and NLRP3 in-flammasome activation in high glucose conditions. In the early stages of high glucose stimulation, NCLX expression increases to compensate in order to self-protect mitochondrial maintenance, stability, and function in endothelial cells.

Objective To investigate the incidence of metabolic syndrome among obese children in clinics. Methods One hundred and thirteen obese children aged 7 to 14 years were selected from clinics of nutrition(case group),and another 366 healthy students aged 7 to 14 years were served as controls.Height,body weight,waist circumference,hip circumference,blood pressure and liver ultrasound were measured,related biochemical parameters such as fasting blood glucose,fasting insulin,serum total cholesterol,triglyceride(TG),hiSh density lipoprotein and low density lipoprotein were detected,and the incidences of metabolic syndrome were obtained in two groups.Insulin resistance(IR)was evaluated by homeostasis model assessment(HOMA). Results There was no significant difference in age and gender between case group and control group(P>0.05).Body weight,body mass index(BMI),waist circumference,hip circumference,waist to hip ratio,systolic blood pressure,diastolic blood pressure,fasting blood glucose,fasting insulin,HOMA index and TG in case group were significantly higher than those in control group(P<0.01).The 75th percentile of HOMA index in control group was 3.28,and IR subgroup and non-IR subgroup were divided according to this cutpoint.In case group,body weight,BMI,waist circumference and TG in non-IR subgroup were significantly higher than those in IR subgroup (P< 0.05).Metabolic syndrome occurred in 51 cases(45.1%) in case group.The incidence of metabolic syndrome was higher in IR subgroup than that in non-IR group(50.0% vs 21.1%)(P<0.05). Conclusion The prevalence of metabolic syndrome is higher in overweight and obese children.IR has a close relationship with metabolic syndrome.

Objective To investigate the prevalence of parenteral nutrition related central venous catheter infection in elder patients with malignant tumors,and explore the risk factors. Methods The clinical data of 366 patients with malignant tumors who were managed with parenteral nutrition after operation were retrospectively analysed.The data of age,gender, body weight,diagnosis of primary disease,surgical approach,past history,volume of blood and albumin transfusion and time of fever(body temperature ≥38℃) were collected.Parenteral nutrition related parameters such as time of parenteral nutrition,total calorie,non-protein cMorie,amount of fat,protein and glucose,calorie to nitrogen ratio and carbohydrate to fat ratio were also recorded. Results The mean age of 366 patients was (71.8±6.9)years,mean time of parenteralnutrition was (10.6±6.3)d,and total time of catheterization was 3 336 days.The prevalence of parenteral nutrition related central venous catheter infection was 2.5%(9/366).Logistic regression analysis demonstrated that the relative risks of plasma albumin level before parenteral nutrition and time of high fever to catheter infection were 1.257 and 2.518,respectively(P<0.01 for both). Conclusion Plasma albumin level before parenteral nutrition and time of fever were two risk factors for parenteral nutrition related catheter infection in elder patients with malignant tumors.

Objective To analyze the epidemic characteristics of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis(MDR-TB)in Hunan Province from 2013 to 2016,and provide theoretical basis for the prevention and control of tuberculosis.Methods Information about TB patients in Hunan Province reported by China Information System for Disease Control and Prevention between January 2013 and December 2016 was analyzed retrospectively.Results From 2013 to 2016,the total drug resistance registration rate in Hunan Province was 5.53/million(1 496/270 330 000),multidrug registration rate was 5.40/million(1 459/270 330 000),drug resistance rate and multidrug resistance rate showed an upward trends(trend x2 =113.605,96.590,respectively,both P<0.001).Among MDR-TB patients,male were more than females(74.09%vs 25.91%),most were more than 25 years of age,especially 45～age group(27.07%);the proportion of patients with MDR-TB retreatment was higher than that of the initial treatment(69.91%vs 30.09%).From 2013 to 2016,distribution range of MDR registration rates in different regions were 4.07/million-7.23/million.Conclusion MDR-TB in Hunan Province in 2013-2016 is increasing year by year,and mainly concentrate on young people over 20 years old.There are more cases of male and retreatment;it is necessary to strengthen regular treatment and prevention of key population,enhance the ability to identify and diagnose MDR-TB patients,and reduce the spread of MDR-TB.

Objective To explore the methods of breeding ,reproduction and genotype of GJB2 knock -out (cCx26KO) mice and further study the critical role of GJB2 mutation in the onset of nonsyndromic hearing loss (NSHL) .Methods Two pairs of transgenic mice (Cx26loxp/loxp and Pax2 -Cre/+ ) were inbreeded to produce Cx26loxp/-_Pax2-Cre/+ ones ,female of which were used to mate with the male Cx26loxp/loxp ones to finally get the Cx26loxp/loxp_Pax2 -Cre/+ mice(cCx26KO) .The genotype was done by PCR and Agarose gel electro-phoresis using genome DNA extracted from the mice tails .The c-ABR was used to detect the hearing ability of the cCx26KO mice .Results Both breeding and reproduction of cCx26KO mice were successful .It was fruitful to obtain four genotype mice(Cx26loxp/loxp_ Pax2-Cre / + ,Cx26loxp / -_Pax2-Cre / + ,Cx26loxp/loxp ,Cx26loxp /-) by the breeding Cx26loxp / -_Pax2Cre / + and Cx26loxp/loxp mice .The results of breeding were met with the Mendel's law .The c-ABR revealed elevated response threshold around 95 dB SPL in cCx26KO mouse compared to the wild type ones ,which further validated the accuracy of the PCR method .Conclusion The PCR method is cor-rectly identified sub pups genotype and the female Cx26loxp/-_Pax2-Cre/+ mice mating with the male Cx26loxp/loxp ones is an effective way to obtain the cCx 26KO mice .

graduate from self-study examination of nursing,the quality evaluation scale for graduation thesis of undergraduate from serf-study examination of nursing was developed.Methods The quality evaluation scales,which involving the scale using for faculty advisers,the scale using for reviewing teachers and the scale using for thesis defense teachers,for graduation thesis of undergraduate from self-study examination of nursing were constructed by adopting literature method,and so on.The scales were evaluated by reliability analysis,validity analysis,correlation analysis and factor analysis.Results The scale using for faculty advisers included 5 first-level indicators and 16 second-level indicators.The scale using for reviewingteachers included 4 first-level indicators and 14 second-level indicators.The scale using for thesis defense teachers included 5 first-level indicators and 14 second-level indicators.Their content validity indexes were respectively 0.909,0.952 and 0.864.Their construct validity cumulative contribution rates of the dimensions factors were respectively 72.77％,66.19％ and 63.79％.Their internal consistency reliability coefficients Cronbach α were respectively 0.953,0.810 and 0.926.The correlations between each factor and total score were significant.Conclusions three evaluation scales have good reliability and validity,which could be used to evaluate graduation thesis quality of undergraduate from self-study examination of nursing.

Objective To investigate the infection status quo of 21 kinds of genotypes of human papillomavirus (HPV)and their distribution rule among the women in Hengyang region.Methods A total of 8 032 women voluntarily accepting cervical cancer screening in the Hengyang Municipal Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital fromg April 2012 to May 2013 were selected as the research subjects.The exfoliated cells samples of cervical tissue were collected for detecting 21 kinds of HPV genotypes by Hybri-Max.The HPV infectious rate and the HPV gene distribution were analyzed by using SSPS13.0.Results Of 8 032 women,1 664 cases were detected out 1 kind or more than 2 kinds of HPV,the HPV infectious rate was 20.72%(1 664/8 032).The top 6 geno-types of HPV were HPV16,52,58,81,53 and 18.Among 1 664 female cases of HPV infection,the single HPV infection rate was 76.44%,the multiple infection rate was 23.56%,which was dominated by the double infection;the total positive rate in the various age groups of HPV infection presented theU-type distribution with the age increase,however the total positive rate had no statis-tically significant differences among all age groups(P >0.05 ).Conclusion The HPV female infection rate in Hengyang region is relatively higher,moreover the high risk HPV is predominant.HPV 16 occupies the top ranking.

Objective To investigate the distribution of homeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance(HOMA-IR)index and its relationship with metabolic syndrome and inflammatory cytokines in students aged 7 to 14 years. Methods The data of 366 students(n=163 for boys and n=203 for girls) aged 7 to 14 years were collected,including anthropometric parameters (height,body weight,body mass index,waist circumference,hip circumference and waist-hip ratio),blood pressure,total fat mass,fat proportion,fasting blood lipid,fasting blood glucose,fasting insulin and serum levels of inflammatory cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),C-reactive protein(CRP)and interleukin-6(IL-6),and insulin resistance was evaluated by HOMA-IR index. Results The 75 th percentile of HOMA-IR index for boys and girls was 3.62 and 2.88,respectively.Body weight,height,body mass index,waist circumference,hip circumference,total fat mass and fat proportion were positively related to HOMA-IR index(P<0.01).When HOMA-IR index surpassed 75th percentile,age,anthropometric parameters,total fat mass,fat proportion and systolic blood pressure significantly increased in boy and girl students(P<0.05),no significant change occurred in diastolic blood pressure in boy and girl students,the levels of serum TNF-α and IL-6 significantly increased in boy students(P<0.05),while there was no significant change in level of CRP in boy students and levels of CRP.TNF-α and IL-6 in girl students. Conclusion The increase of HOMA-IR index leads to a dramatic increase of anthropometrie parameters,total fat mass,fat proportion and serum TNF-α and IL-6 in boy students,while that results in the increase of anthropometric parameters,total fat mass and fat proportion in sid students,with no significant change in serum inflammatory cytokines.

Objective To explore the prevalence of parenteral nutrition-associated liver disease (PNALD) and its risk factors in elderly people after gastrointestinal operation. Methods Seventy-five patients received parenteral nutrition (PN) after gastrointestinal operation were retrospectively analyzed. Age, height, body mass index, suftering diseases, history of diseases, time of therapy, total calorie, nonprotein calorie, the kind and amount of fat emulsion and amino acid, the amount of glucose, non-protein energy to nitrogen ratio, ratio of glucose to lipid, liver function, renal function and blood routine were collected. Results The prevalence of PNALD was 25.3% (19/75). The total calorie, nonprotein calorie, the amount of protein, the amount of glucose and ratio of glucose to lipid were obviously higher in PNALD group than in non-PNALD group [(24.0±6.5) vs. (20.7±5.4)kcal·kg-1·d-1, (20.5±5.5)vs. (17.2±4.8)kcal·kg-1·d-1, (1.0±0.3)vs. (0.9±0.2)g ·kg-1·d-1, (2.9±0.9)vs.(2.3±0.9)g·kg-1·d-1, 1.5±0.7 vs. 1.1±0.5; all P<0.05], while the hemoglobin was lower in PNALD group [(97.4±15.1)vs. (110.1±19.1)g/L, P<0.05]. The kind of fat emulsion and amino acid, gender, history of diseases, suftering diseases, body mass index, serum albumin, leukocyte levels and renal function were comparable between the two groups (χ2=0.114,0.843,0.116,0.531,0.344,1.588,0.006,0.063 and 0.549, all P>0.05). Conclusions The prevalence of PNALD is 25.3% in 75 elderly patients after gastrointestinal operation. Total calorie, the amount of glucose and the ratio of glucose to lipid should be reduced in these patients for preventing PNALD.