Objective To investigate the role of MDM2in the cell proliferation and carcinogenesis in condyloma acuminatum(CA).Methods The technique of immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization were used to detect the expression of MDM2protein and mRNA in skin lesions of CA and normal skin of genital area.Polymerase-chain reaction(PCR)was used to type HPV DNA.Results Out of32CA specimens,the expression of MDM2protein was found in18(56.25%),the expression of MDM2mRNA was found in22(68.75%),while co-expression of MDM2protein and MDM2mRNA was found in14.According to PCR results,HPV6/11subtype was shown in28out of32CA specimens(87.5%),and HPV16/18subtype was shown in4out of32(12.5%).In eighteen out of positive specimens expressing MDM2protein,HPV6/11subtype was shown in15and HPV16/18subtype3.In twenty-two positive specimens expressing MDM2mRNA,there were HPV6/11subtype in18,and4were HPV16/18subtype.No expression of MDM2protein and MDM2mRNA was observed in normal skin.Conclusion The overexpression of MDM2may be involved in malignant proliferation and carcinomatous change of condyloma acuminatum.

Objective To investigate the role of costimulatory molecules CD28/B7 in the pathogenesis of psoriasis. Methods The expression of CD28, CD80 and CD86 was detected in the lesional skin of 22 cases by immunohistochemical technique (ABC), and in the peripheral blood lymphocytes of 17 cases by flow cytometry respectively. As control, normal skin and lymphocytes from peripheral blood of healthy volunteers were also tested. Results The immunohistochemistry study showed that the expression of CD28, CD80 and CD86 in the psoriatic lesions was significantly higher than that in the normal controls (P .05). Conclusion CD28, CD80 and CD86 might play a certain role in the pathogenesis in psoriasis.

Ferula sinkiangensis K.M. Shen is a kind of endangered national plant medicine in the northern of Xinjiang,China. It mainly contains sesquiterpene coumarins,sulfides,polysaccharides,aromatic compounds and other effective chemical constitu-tions;Chromatography is used to build the fingerprint and to control the medicine quality in most cases. Both raw plant medicine and specific compounds possess pharmacologic activities such as antibacterial,insecticidal,anti-allergic,and antitumor properties. The present paper summarizes the resource distribution,chemical constituents,fingerprints and pharmacological activities of F. sinkian-gensis,to provide reference for its systematic research,effective quality control and efficient development and utilization.

Objective To determine the serum levels of macrophage migration inhibition factor (MIF) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in patients with vitiligo,and to investigate their clinical significance.Methods The serum concentrations of MIF and TNF-α were determined by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and radioimmunoassay respectively in 66 patients with vitiligo and 30 healthy controls.Results The patients with vitiligo vulgaris showed a significant higher serum level of MIF and TNF-α compared with the healthy controls ((9.56 ± 1.65) vs.(5.18 ± 0.81 ) μg/L,(2.38 ± 0.37) vs.(1.78 ± 0.21 ) μg/L,both P ＜ 0.01 ).There was a positive correlation between the serum level of MIF and TNF-α (r =0.89,P ＜ 0.05).No statistical difference was observed in the serum levels of MIF or TNF-α between the healthy controls and patients with segmental vitiligo (both P ＞ 0.05).The serum level of MIF was significantly higher in patients with progressive vitiligo than in those with stable vitiligo (P ＜ 0.01 ).Conclusions MIF and TNF-α might play a certain role in the pathogenesis of vitiligo,and MIF may be related to the activity of vitiligo vulgaris.

Objective To observe the effects of electro-acupuncture (EA) on body weight, insulin resistance, hypothalamic agouti gene-related protein (AGRP) and neuropeptide Y (NPY) in diet induced obesity (DIO) rats; To discuss its mechanism for DIO.Methods Fifty SD male rats were randomly divided into low fat diet groups (LFD) and high fat diet group. After the DIO models were established, the successful model rats were randomly divided into model group, EA group and Orlistat (OLST) group. EA was applied to “Zusanli” (ST36) and “Quchi” (LI11) for 20 minutes. The treatment was done once a day for 28 days. OLST was treated with orlistat by gavage. LFD and model did not receive treatment. Body weight was recorded every day. FPG and FINS were detected. The expressions of AGRP and NPY were detected by RT-QPCR. Morphological changes of adipocyte and liver were examined by HE staining.Results The body weight, HOMA-IR, AGRP, NPY and diameter of adipocyte of EA group and OLST group were significantly lower than model group (P<0.05), difference between EA group and OLST group. The states of hepatic steatosis were improved in EA group and OLST group.Conclusion EA has the effects on weight loss by inhibiting the expressions of AGRP and NPY by improving IR.

Objective To explore the expression of transporter associated with antigen processing (TAP) and major histocompatibility complex class (MHC)-Ⅰ molecule in malignant melanoma cell lines. Methods Three malignant melanoma cell lines, including A375, A875, and KZ28 cells as well as normal melanocytes were cultured. Western blot, reverse transcription PCR and flow cytometry were used to detect the protein and mRNA expression of TAP as well as the membrane expression of MHC-Ⅰ in these cells. Results A significant decrease was observed in the expression of TAP mRNA (t = 5.89, 4.45 and 4.57 re-spectively, all P< 0.01) and protein (t= 5.46, 4.32 and 4.67 respectively, all P< 0.01) in A375, A875 and KZ28 cells compared with the melanocytes, with the strongest decrease occurring in A375 cells. Similarly, the expression of MHC-Ⅰ molecule was significantly lower in A375, A875 and KZ28 cells than that in the melanocytes (t= 6.16, 5.22 and 5.61 respectively, all P< 0.01).Conclusions The protein and mRNA expres-sion of TAP is down-regulated in three melanoma cell lines A375, A875 and AZ28, which may contribute to the escape of melanoma cells from human immune surveillance.

Objective: To analyze the survival rate of stomach cancer patients and its variation during different periods in Linzhou city, Henan Province, from 1988 to 2004, and evaluate the level of secondary prevention and diagnosis of stomach cancer in this area. Methods: All of the incidence and death records of stomach cancer from 1988 to 2004 were collected and matched from Linzhou Cancer Registry. The records that were identified as duplicate cases or had only death certificate (DCO) were excluded. The tumor cause eliminated life tables in this area were calculated and linked to the data of incidence and death of stomach cancer. FivE-year observed survival rates and fivE-year relative survival rates in three periods (1990-1994, 1995-1999, and 2000-2004) were calculated using period survival analysis mehod. The relative survival curves in the three periods were plotted. Results:The 5-year relative survival rate of stomach cancer was 26.66% during 1990-1994, 32.01% during 1995-1999, and 40.43% during 2000-2004 in Linzhou city. It showed a gradually increasing trend. The 5-year survival rates were higher in males than those in females. During 1990-1994 and 1995-1999, the 5-year survival rates of gastric cardia cancer were higher than those of non-cardia cancer. During 2000-2004 period, the 5-year survival rate of gastric cardia cancer was lower than that of non-cardia cancer. Conclusion: The survival rates of stomach cancer in Linzhou city are increasing gradually since 1990s in 20 century. It indicates that the levels of secondary prevention and clinical diagnosis and treatment on stomach cancer kept increasing in this area.

Objective: To explore the effect of intravenous recombinant human brain natriuretic peptide (rhBNP) on regional myocardium deformability in patients with anterior acute myocardial infarction (AMI) after primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods: A total of 35 patients with anterior AMI who received primary PCI within 12 hours of symptom onset in our hospital from 2013-06 to 2013-12 were enrolled in this study and randomized into 2 groups: rhBNP group, the patients received intravenous rhBNP,n=18, Control group, the patients received standard intravenous nitrates,n=17, and the intravenous pumping administration maintained for 72 hours in both groups. The echocardiography was conducted at immediately, 7 days and 1 month after PCI respectively to compare the relative parameters. The occurrence of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) were followed-up for 6 months in all patients. Results: The baseline condition was similar between the two groups,P>0.05 , the parameters of echocardiography as LVEF and WMSI at immediately and 7 days after PCI were similar between the two groups,P>0.05. Compared with Control group, rhBNP group had the increased LVEF and decreased WMSI at 1 month after PCI ,P<0.05; rhBNP group had increased SRs at 7 days after PCI,P<0.05, while SRe and SRa were similar between the two groups,P>0.05; SRs, SEe and Sra were increased at 1 month after PCI, allP<0.05. The cTnI value in rhBNP group was lower than that in Control group as (50.09 ± 16.88) ng/ml vs (63.24 ± 18.60) ng/ml,P=0.036. The occurrence of MACE was similar between the two group,P>0.05. Conclusion: Intravenous administration of rhBNP could improve the regional myocardium deformability and the systolic/diastolic function in patients with anterior AMI after primary PCI.

Objective To construct an eukaryotic expression vector for TAP genes fused with enhanced green fluorescent protein(EGFP)gene,and to analyze the expression and subcellular localization of the fusion protein in A375 human malignant melanoma cells transfected with the eukaryotic expression vector.Methods A375 cells were cotransfected with the combination of plasmid(P)TAP1-EGFP or pTAP2-EGFP and pDsRed2-endoplasmic reticulum(ER),or with pEGFP-TAP1 and-TAP2,or monotransfected with pTAP1-EGFP or pTAP2-EGFP alone.The monoclonal A375 cells stably expressing TAP were obtained by G418 selection.Then.the distribution and expression of fusion proteins were assessed in A375 cells by using fluorescence microscopy and Western blot,respectively.Flow cytometry was used to measure the expression of HLA class Ⅰ on A375 cells.Results Transfection of A375 cells with pTAP1-EGFP or pTAP1-EGFP and pTAP2-EGFP significantly increased the expression of TAP 1 and TAP 2 in as well as HLA class Ⅰ antigen on A375 cells.The green fluorescence of TAP1-EGFP and TAP2-EGFP overlapped with the red fluorescence of ER marker in cotransfected cells.indicating that TAP was localized subcellularly on the ER.Conclusions The expression vector for TAP-EGFP fusion gene has been constructed cuccessfully and expressed in A375 cells,and the expressed fusion protein is subcelluiarly localized to ER.This study will provide a basis for the research into subsequent immune response following induction of TAP expression.

Objective To investigate the expression and distribution of cellular FLICE-inhibitory protein (c-FLIP) in peripheral blood and lesions of psoriatic patients. Methods Peripheral blood and skin samples were obtained from 30 patients with psoriasis vulgaris and 20 normal controls. Flow cytometry was used to detect intracellular c-FLIP protein in peripheral T and B lymphocytes, immunohistochemistry to examine the expression of c-FLIP in lesional tissue. Results Based on the positivity rate of c-FLIP, there was a significant increase in T lymphocytes in active psoriasis compared with regressive psoriasis and normal controls (6.32%±1.17% vs 2.64%±0.74% and 2.28%±0.54%, P＜0.01 and 0.05, respectively), while no significant difference was found in B lymphocytes among these three groups (0.78%±0.16%, 0.71%±0.32%, 0.69%±0.18%, respectively, P＞0.05). The expression intensity of c-FLIP in keratinocytes was also higher in active psoriasis than in regressive psoriasis and normal controls (89.73±5.24 vs 117.40±7.50,121.58±7.93, P＜0.01 and 0.05 respectively), and there was no difference between regressive psoriasis and normal controls (P＞0.05). Conclusions c-FLIP is highly expressed in lesions and peripheral T lymphocytes of patients with active psoriasis, suggesting the possible involvement of c-FLIP in the proliferation of T lymphocytes in psoriasis.