Objective To construct a EGFP-labled recombinant plasmid of VEGF165 (vascular endothelial growth factor) gene, and to study the transfection and expression of VEGF165 eukaryotic expression plasmid in mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Methods pIRES2-EGFP-VEGF165 recombinant plasmid was constructed, which was then transfected into rat MSCs. ELISA and MTT were used to detect the expression level and biological activity of VEGF in the conditioned medium after transfection. Results There was a significant increase in VEGF protein in the MSCs after being transfected with pIRES2-EGFP-VEGF165. The conditioned medium after transfection showed the biological activity of stimulating the proliferation of endothelial cells. Conclusions The pIRES2-EGFP-VEGF165, a eukaryotic expression plasmid for VEGF165 gene, is constructed. High levels of VEGF protein expression can be obtained in the MSCs transfected with pIRES2-EGFP-VEGF165. The expressed protein has the biological activity of VEGF.

Objective: To observe the effect of static magnetic fields(SMF) on the proliferation of bone mesenchymal stem cells(MSC) in human. Methods: The MSC were obtained by using gradient centrifuge method, and then selected by the adhesive method. The third generation cells were irradiated by use of static magnetic fields at different intensities for 5 days(8 h/d). The method of MTT was employed to evaluate the level of proliferation. The parameters regarding the variation of the cell cycle were detected with the flow cytometry(FCM). Results: As compared to the control group, the proliferative rate of the MSC exposed to 0.05 mT SMF was significantly higher; there was no difference between the 0.10 mT group and control group; howere, cell proliferation was attenuated significantly when SMF intensity was 0.50 mT and 1.00 mT. No abnormal ploidy was found in any group. Conclusion: The effect of SMF on the proliferation of MSC is dependent on the magnetic intensity. 0.05 mT SMF can accerate the proliferation of MSC. 0.10 mT SMF have no effects on the growth of MSC. Wherease, 0.50 mT and 1.00 mT SMF can attenuate the growth of MSC.

ObjectiveTo observe the effect of raloxifen, a selective eastrogen receptor modulator, on postmenopausal osteoporosis.MethodsSixty six patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis were randomly divided into test group and control group with 33 cases in each group. Patients in the test group were treated with raloxifen (60 mg/day) for six months, at same time; cases in the control group were treated with placebo. Before and after treatment,routine laboratory examinations, transvaginal B type ultrasonic examination, and diagnostic curettage were performed. ResultsThe bone mineral densities of lumbar vertebrae and hip were significantly higher in the test group(60.6%) than in the control group(21.2%) (P<0.01). ConclusionRaloxifen is an effective medicine to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis, and it is also safe, without side effect of stimulating endometrim, etc.

Objective To assess the current status of knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) towards antibiotic use among community residents in Hangzhou, and to explore the correlations among them. Methods A total of 449 permanent residents in Hangzhou were randomly selected using a multistage stratified random sampling method. Self-reported data on basic demographic factors, and relevant KAP information were collected by the questionnaire survey. Differences in KAP scores according to each demographic factor were assessed by the t test or ANOVA test, and AMOS 21.0 was used for the path analysis. Results Scores for knowledge, attitude and practice regarding antibiotic use were (6.17±2.45), (6.45±0.99) and (6.21±1.02) respectively. Results of the path analysis showed that education level and age had effects on the knowledge (coefficients: 0.57 and -0.38 respectively) . Age, gender and knowledge had effects on the attitude (coefficients: -0.27, 0.12 和 0.02 respectively), and attitudes, gender, monthly income and the level of education had effects on the practice (coefficients: 0.48、 0.37、 0.06 and 0.02 respectively) . Conclusion Community residents in Hangzhou lack relevant knowledge, and there are some irrational attitudes and practices regarding antibiotic use. There is a correlation between knowledge and attitudes, as well as between attitudes and practices, but the knowledge and practices are not correlated.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the expression of palate, lung, and nasal epithelial clone (PLUNC) in na sal polyps (NP) and evaluate its association with clinical severity. METHOD: Twenty-eight NP patients (primary polyp, 15; recurrent polyp, 13) and 16 normal controls (healthy uncinate process) were enrolled, the expression of PLUNC was examined in nasal tissues by immunohistochemistric staining, quantitative PCR and ELISA respectively. The protein level of PLUNC in nasal polyps was correlated with nasal symptom score (nasal congestion and rhinorrhea, respectively). RESULT: PLUNC was mainly distributed in the epithelial layer and submucosal glands in nasal tissues. The staining intensity and mRNA level of PLUNC were significantly decreased in polyp tissues than in normal controls (P < 0.01). The protein levels of PLUNC were 0.33 +/- 0.11 and 0.15 +/- 0.05 in primary and recurrent polyp tissues (P < 0.01), and were 0.32 +/- 0.14 and 0.19 +/- 0.07 in small-size and big-size polyp tissues (P < 0.05). The protein level of PLUNC in polyp tissues significantly correlated with both nasal congestion score and rhinorrhea score (r = -0.51 and r = -0.57, P < 0. 01). CONCLUSION Decreased PLUNC in polyp tissues indicated that impaired innate immunity may account for the pathogenic process of NP. Thus upregulating PLUNC may represent a promising therapeutic target for the management of NP.
Adult ; Case-Control Studies ; Female ; Glycoproteins ; metabolism ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Nasal Polyps ; metabolism ; pathology ; surgery ; Phosphoproteins ; metabolism ; Recurrence ; Young Adult

Tibetan ancient literature is an important foundation for the development of Tibetan medicine and clinical research. The essential features and advantages of inheritance and development of Tibetan medicine play an ines-timable role. Jing-Zhu Materia Medica is by far the most important Tibetan medicine monograph. This book is rich in content, national characteristics, featured prominent plateau, which is practical in the clinical application. This ar-ticle analyzed the literature value and academic characteristics of Jing-Zhu Materia Medica from the drug classifi-cation, medicinal processing method, and comparison between Tibetan medicine and Chinese medicine. It promoted the analysis of ancient Tibetan medicine literatures to provide references for the scientific research, medical practice and application development of Tibetan medicine.

Child ; Female ; Humans ; Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype ; Influenza, Human ; complications ; diagnostic imaging ; Pneumonia, Viral ; diagnostic imaging ; virology ; Radiography

Adult ; Diagnostic Errors ; Endolymphatic Duct ; Female ; Humans ; Lymphocytes ; Lymphoma ; diagnosis ; Palatine Tonsil ; Polyps ; diagnosis

Objective To observe the effects on rabbit corneas and retinas after single intravitreal injection of voriconazole at different doses.Methods According to the randomization table,25 healthy rabbits were randomly divided into control group,and voriconazole 50,100,200,and 400 μg groups.Therefore,there were 5 rabbits in each group.The eyes of control group received intravitreal injection of 0.1 ml balanced saline solution,and those treatment groups received 0.1 ml voriconazole injection of corresponding dose.Before the injection and 1,7,and 14 days after the injection,endothelial cell counts and corneal thicknesses were measured;full-field electroretinogram were performed and b-wave amplitudes in maximal combined reaction (Max-R) were recorded.On 14 days after the injection,histologic structures were observed by light microscope and transmission electron microscope.Results There was no significant difference in endothelial cell counts (F=0.320,0.291,0.467,0.649) and corneal thicknesses (F=0.214,0.284,0.360,0.225) with those of control group at any time points (P＞0.05).Before and 1 day after the injection,b-wave amplitudes of each voriconazole group had no significant difference compared with those of control group (F=0.220,0.106;P＞0.05).On 7 days after the injection,b-wave amplitudes decreased significantly at doses of 200 μg and 400 μg (P＜0.05).On 14 days after the injection,there was no significant difference between the the amplitude of 200 μg group and that of control group (P＞ 0.05).However,the amplitude of the 400 μg group decreased continuously and there was still significant difference (P＜0.05).Light microscopy did not reveal any corneal abnormality in both control group and voriconazole groups.The retinas were normal except that of the 400 μg group,which had a thinner and degenerated inner nuclear layer and disordered photoreceptor layer.Under transmission electron microscope,there were no ultrastructure damages of corneas in both control group and voriconazole groups,either.The rabbit retinas of the 50 μg and 200 μg group have normal inner nuclear layer and photoreceptor layer,but degrees of changes in both layers were observed in the eyes of 200 μg and 400 μg group.Conclusions There is no obvious effects on rabbit corneas and retinas after single intravitreal injection of voriconazole at he dose less than or equal 100 μg.There are no obvious effects on rabbit corneas at the dose of 200 μg and 400 μg,while there are damages to the retinas in both functions and histological structures.