Aim To isolate the female-specific sequence of Schistosomajaponicum S. J. in order to provide a basis for researching vaccines of anti-fecundity. Methods Representational difference analysis (RDA) was used to obtain a female-specific sequence of S.j. by the male S.j. genomic DNA substractive hybridization with the female. The fragment was about 562bp. Results This sequence was labeled as Dig probe by PCR technique to hybridize with the restriction fragments of each sex and the tester as well as the driver on the nylon membranes.The antiboly of Dig、 NBT、 and X-phosphate solution were utilized to immunoassay the result of hybridization. The result showed that the probe can hybridize to the tester but can not hybridize to the driver. Conclusion The result suggested that the fragment of approx. 562bp was the female-specific sequence of Schistosoma japonicum.

Objective To investigate the histopathology of liver,spleen and heart in mice model with Chlamydia pneumoniae ( C pneumoniae ) pneumonia Methods The Icr mice were inoculated with C pneumoniae ,strain CWL 029,by the intranasal or intravenous routes After a single inoculation,mice were killed on the 1st,3rd,7th,14th,21st,28th and 60th day separately Specimens of spleen,liver and heart were obtained from the acute stage of C pneumoniae pneumonitis and stained with hematoxylin eosin Results After inoculation of C pneumoniae ,there were infiltration of neutrophils and macrophages in the spleen and necrosis of hepatocytes The histopathology of iv inoculation group was more serious than that of intranasal inoculation group No pathology changes were observed in heart Conclusions After iv inoculation of C pneumoniae ,the histopathologic changes appeared in the tissue of liver and spleen correspondingly,and the changes were more serious than that of iv inoculation group This study demonstrated that C pneumoniae was mainly limited to lungs and dissemination of C pneumoniae was seldom

To construct recombinant reporter plasmids containing different Alpha gene segments and Alpha1-TFEB fusion gene and to evaluate the promoter activity of the Alpha gene. Methods:Promoter regions of the Alpha gene were predicted using a software Primer 0.5. Five Alpha gene segments with different lengths and a normal TFEB gene promoter (pTFEB) were amplified via polymerase chain reaction, and recombinant reporter plasmids containing different Alpha gene segments and a normal TFEB gene pro-moter were constructed. Liposome transfection was used to transfect these vectors into the human embryo kidney 293T cells. The pro-moter activity of the Alpha gene was evaluated via luciferase assay. Meanwhile, the recombinant Alpha1-TFEB plasmid was construct-ed and transfected into the 293T cells. The TFEB expression of the recombinant Alpha1-TFEB plasmid was then detected via Western blot. Results: Recombinant reporter plasmids containing different Alpha gene segments and pTFEB were constructed successfully. Compared with the luciferase activity of pGL3-Basic, that of the groups with Alpha1, Alpha2, Alpha3, Alpha4 and Alpha5 significantly increased (P<0.01). The luciferase activity also increased significantly in the groups with Alpha1, Alpha2 and Alpha5 compared with that of the pTFEB group (P<0.01). The TFEB expression of the pGL3-Enhancer-Alpha1-TFEB was significantly higher compared with that of the pGL3-Enhancer group. Conclusion:In t(6;11) translocation RCC, the Alpha gene has a strong promoter activity and it en-hances TFEB expression. The strongest promoter activity region is in Alpha5 with a sequence from 643 bp to 693 bp.

BACKGROUND: Regeneration of type Ⅱ furcation defects of periodontal tissues is still a great clinical challenge. OBJECTIVE: To compare different densities of autologous bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (auto-BMSCs) for repairing canine experimental class Ⅱ furcation defects of periodontal tissues. DESIGN: A randomized controlled trial. SETTING: Laboratory in Stomatological Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University and Department of Animal Experiment in Fuzhou General Hospital. MATERIALS: Experiments were performed at the Laboratory in Stomatological Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University and Department of Animal Experiment in Fuzhou General Hospital of Nanjing Military Area Command of Chinese PLA from July 2005 to September 2006. Six 18-month Beagle dogs were provided by Department of Animal Experiment in Fuzhou General Hospital of Nanjing Military Area Command of Chinese PLA. Animal intervention met animal ethical standards. Bio-Gide collagen membrane and BME-10X collagen membrane were used in the study.METHODS: Class Ⅱ furcation defects were induced surgically on the buccal side of canine mandibular second and third premolar (P2, P3) and first molar (M1). The ex vivo expanded auto-BMSCs from six 18-month Beagle dogs were seeded in BME-10X collagen membranes at cell density of 5×108 L-1，5×109 L-1，5×1010 L-1, and delivered into experimental class Ⅱ furcation defects, underneath a Bio-Gide membrane. Bio-Gide membrane alone was used as a control. The percentage of new cementum length and percentage of new alveolar bone area were measured on OLYPUS IX 71 inverted research microscope and OLYSIA BioAutoCell software in a computer.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Each specimen was stained with hematoxylin and eosin. The lengths of new cementum and the area of new alveolar bone were calculated.RESULTS: The percentage of newly formed cementum length and the percentage of newly formed alveolar bone area were (51.5±5.6)% and (27.1±7.7)% in the control group,（84.8±8.9）% and（30.6±7.7）% in the 5×108 L-1 BMSCs group, (91.8±5.2)% and (68.3±11.4)% in the 5×109 L-1 BMSCs group and (88.8±7.2)% and (78.5±12.7)% in the 5×1010 L-1 BMSCs group. There were significant differences when comparing the BMSCs groups to the control group (P < 0.01), but there was no significant difference in each BMSCs group. There were significant differences in the percentage of newly formed alveolar bone when comparing the 5×109 L-1 and 5×1010 L-1 BMSCs groups to 5×108 L-1 BMSCs group and control group (P < 0.05), but there was no significantly difference between the first two groups, and neither was the later.CONCLUSION:Periodontal regeneration can be induced by BMSCs transplantation. The mechanism of regeneration is associated with inoculated density.

Object To provide evidences for the identification of the root of Ampelopsis brevipedunculata (Maxim.) Trautv. var kulingensis Rehd as a basis for the rational exploitation and utilization of this medicinal plant Methods The characteristic features were studied by macroscopic and microscopic observations and its chemical costituents identified qualitatively by TLC Results Macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of this crude drug were described 4 chemical compositions, such as lupeol, were found by TLC Conclusion The distinct characteristics revealed in the studies could provide a basis for the identification of this crude drug

OBJECTIVETo evaluate the protective effects of punicosides on alcohol induced acute liver injury in mice and its possible mechanisms as well.

METHODThe 60 mice were randomly divided into normal control, model group, three dose groups of punicosides with low, medium and high, then there is silibinin group. Three dose groups of punicosides and silibinin were given in advance by gavage for 4 weeks, then the mouse model of alcoholic acute liver injury was established. The serum levels of ALT, AST and TG were determined, and the mice were killed to calculate somatic index of liver, thymus as well as spleen. MDA, SOD, GSH-Px and GSH-ST were detected in the liver homogenate. Histopathological changes of the liver were observed by HE staining. The expression of MCP-1 and NF-kappaB in the liver tissues were detected by immunohistochemistry.

RESULTMid and high dose of punicosides reduced the liver index in mice significantly, improved liver steatosis, decreased the level of ALT, AST and TG in serum and the content of MDA in liver homogenate, furthermore the two dose groups increased the activity of SOD, GSH-Px and GSH-ST, inhibited the expression of MCP-1 and NF-kappaB in liver tissue.

CONCLUSIONPunicosides can protect the acute liver damage induced by alcohol.

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Objective To observe the changes of left atrial dimension and f unction before and after cardioversion for atrial fibrillation (AF) and the rela tion between dimension and function.Methods Among 94 cases,34 ca ses who had spontaneous cardioversion converted to sinus rhythm,60 cases were ra ndomly grouped into 31 cases with drug cardioversion and 29 cases with direct-c urrent shock.Left atrial diameter,volume and A-wave velocity were measured to e valuate left atrial dimension and function using Dopplor echocardiogram in all c ases before and after cardioversion.Results After conversion,Lef t atrial diameter and volume decreased remarkably (P

Objective To study the effect of tiotropium on urination disorder in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Methods In our prospective pilot study,96 BPH patients with COPD patients were enrolled as the treatment group and another 25 similar cases as the control group:In the former group tiotropium was administered and the control group was not.The two groups were compared in terms of the score by the international Prostate Symptom Score(IPSS),the quality of life by QOL,maximum flow rate (Q-max),average flow rate (Q-ave),time to Q-max (TTQ-Max),prostate volume (PVR) and bladder voiding efficiency (BVE) after six months treatment.Results As compared to the control,after six months treatment,such indexes in the treatment group as IPSS (15.1 ± 4.1,16.3 ± 3.4 and 14.7 ± 3.1,P =0.864),QOL(3.9 ± 0.8,4.0± 0.8 and 4.0 ± 0.9,P =0.992),Q-Max(ml/s) (8.5 ± 2.9,10.9 ± 2.2 and 9.0 ± 2.4,P =0.214),Q-ave(ml/s) (3.9 ±1.2,5.0 ± 1.4 and 3.8 ± 0.9,P =0.054),TTQ-Max(s) (11.1 ± 5.6,11.2 ± 4.0 and 10.4 ± 5.1,P =0.424),PVR(mL)(56.8 ± 33.3,62.3 ± 30.5 and 57.4 ± 29.5,P =0.981),BVE(％) (75.6 ± 13.8,72.7 ± 10.5 and 74.3 ± 12.1,P =0.992).showed no significant differences.Conclusion Tiotropium does not adversely affect lower urinary tract functions in BPH patients with COPD.

OBJECTIVE:To establish a method for the content determination of cabozantinib in its raw material. METHODS:RP-HPLC method was adopted. The determination was performed on Inertsil ODS-SP C18 column with mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile-0.02 mol/L ammonium acetate buffer (pH 5.2,52:48,V/V) at the flow rate of 1.0 mL/min. Detection wavelength was set at 241 nm,the column temperature was 38 ℃,and sample size was 20 μL. RESULTS:The linear range of cabozantinib were 9.88-49.40 μg/mL(r=0.9999). The limit of quantitation was 11.46 ng,and the limit of detection was 3.36 ng. The RSDs of preci-sion,stability,repeatability tests were all lower than 2.0%;recoveries were 98.5%-101.7%(RSD=1.2%,n=9). CONCLU-SIONS:The method is simple,accurate and suitable for the content determination of cabozantinib in its raw material.

Objective To evaluate the impact of hydrogen sulfide signal system during the process of rat bone marrow-derived mesenchymal cells osteogenesis under tensile stress. Methods After the H2S signal system of cell rooms regulated by tool drugs (Group A with propargylglycine;Goup B with PBS;Group C with GYY3147), 4 000 μ strain tensile stress were applied on rat BMMCs by four-point bending apparatus for 60 minutes. Four hours later, the H2S signal system and cystathionine-γ-lyase were detected. Meanwhile, the change of the alkaline phosphate, osteocalcin, procollagen typeⅠN-terminal propeptide, and runt-related transcription factor 2 mRNA level were also examined to evaluate the osteogenic ability. Results With the increase of H2S expression, the osteogenic capacity gradually increased, while the osteogenic capacity was compromised after the endogenous cystathionine-γ-lyase was inhibited. Conclusion The H2S signal system plays an important role during BMMCs osteogensis under tensile stress. The up-regulation expression of H2S may promote osteogenesis during distraction osteogenesis.