The DNA damage response is a cornerstone of genomic stability.The cell utilizes mutiple mechanisms including damage detection,cell cycle regulation,damage repair and apoptosis to keep cell homeostasis.The DNA damage response include several biochemical pathways:first,the recognition and repair of damaged DNA;second,the activation of DNA damage checkpoint,which arrests cell cycle progression so as to provides time for DNA repair and prevention of the transmission of genomic abnormalities to the daughter cells;third,apoptosis,which eliminates serious damaged cells.The double strand break(DSB) is believed to be one of the most severe types of DNA damage,and errors in DSB repair could result in genomic instability that might lead to malignancy.It has been reported recently that constitutive activation of the ATM-Chk2-p53 pathway and phosphorylation of histone H2AX acts as an inducible anti-cancer barrier in the early stages of human tumorigenesis.This ATM-regulated DNA damage response network maintains genomic integrity and delays or prevents cancer by eliciting growth arrest or cell death.In context with a recent report,the ATM-dependent DNA-damage cellular signaling has also been shown to be involved in the integration of human immunodeficiency virus type-1(HIV-1) into host genomes,and KU55933,a specific ATM inhibitor,attenuated the infection of HIV-1 into host cells.The regulation and mechanisms of the signaling pathways of DSB response,and its role in HIV-1 infection and malignancy genesis were reviewed.

Objective To investigate the expression of 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX) in endometriosis and analyze the relationship of 5-LOX and angionesis in endometriosis. Methods Immunochemical method was used to determine the expression of 5-LOX, VEGF, and the value of MVD in ectopic endometrium (ec-topic group) and eutopic endometrium (eutopic group) of 32 patients with EMs and in eutopic endometrium ( control group) of 25 patients without EMs. Result The expressions of 5-LOX and VECF and the value of MVD in ectopic groups were 0. 43 ± 0.09,0. 39 ±0.07 and 0.40 ± 0.09, respectively, which were higher than that of eutopic group and control group. The expressions of 5-LOX and VEGF and the value of MVD in eutopic group were 0. 35 ± 0. 08, 0.30 ± 0. 06 and 0. 33 ± 0. 08, respectively, which were higher than that of control group ( P <0.05). In ectopic group, the expressions of 5-LOX and VEGF, and the value of MVD in stage III/IV, were much higher than that of stage I/II ( P <0. 05); the expressions of 5-LOX and VEGF and the value of MVD were related to the severe of endometriosis through Spearman correlation analysis. The expressions of 5-LOX were shown to be significantly related to the expressions of VEGF and the value of MVD in ectopic and eutopic groups ( P <0. 05). Conclusion There is a high expression of 5-LOX in endometriosis, suggesting that 5-LOX may be participate in the pathogenesis of endometriosis. 5-LOX may promote angiogenesis of EMs through up - regulating the expression of VEGF.

China ; Humans ; Industry ; Pneumoconiosis

OBJECTIVE:To study the anti-inflammation,analgesia and microcirculation improvement actions of Runingshuang.METHODS:The animals were randomly divided into control group,Sanjierupi glue group and lose dose and high dose Runingshuang groups.The curative effects of the externally applied Runingshuang on dimethylbenzene-induced earlap turgescence and the agar-induced chronic granulomatous inflammation were monitored.And the analgesic effect of the intragastrically administered or externally applied Runingshuang and its antagonistic action in microcirculation disturbance caused by pituitrin were determined by glacial acetic acid writhing method and hot plate method.RESULTS:The inhibitory rate of high and low dosage of Runingshuang on the earlap turgescence caused by dimethylbenzene were 46.2%and 43.1%,respectively,which were significantly different as compared with the control group(P

Objective To investigate the routine ultrasound and contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) features of hepatic nodules in Budd-Chiari syndrome(BCS) after portacaval anastomosis.Methods Routine ultrasonography and CEUS were performed in 18 BCS patients with hepatic nodules after portacaval anastomosis.Results Appearance after portosystemic anastomosis,multiplicity,small size,presence of peripheral rim and hypervascularization were important ultrasound imaging features of hepatic regenerative nodules in patients with BCS.Nodules showedquick wash-in and slow wash-out pattern in CEUS.Sixteen cases showed center-to-periphery enhancement pattern in arterial phase and hyper-enhancement in portal phase and late phase.Two cases showed periphery-to-center enhancement pattern in arterial phase and periphery enhancement in portal phase and late phase.Conclusions Hepatic regenerative have different features on routine ultrasound and CEUS in patients with BCS after portacaval anastomosis,which are useful for differential diagnosis.

Objective To study the influence of the different tidal volume on hemodynamics,pulmonary ventilation and pulmonary mechanics during mechanical ventilation in patients with acute lung injury.Methods To adopt contrast method,making use of the VIIP +0.196 kPa of P-V curve to decide PEEP,then according to the VUIP of P-V curve,obtaining the three different data of humidity 100%Vt,85% Vt and 70 Vt.At the same time,monitoring the change of static compliance,the changing of hemodynamics and P-V curve.Results 85%Vt group was better than 100%Vt group and 70%Vt group in the heart rates,CVP,PaO_2,the peak airway pressure(PIP) and mean pressure(Pm),Cst,PaO_2/FiO_2.Conclusions When insuring the PEEP data in low inflection point pressure (Pinf) of breathing system P-V curve,and 85% humidity in upper inflection point pressure,which is in accordance with individual protecting breathing strategy.The curative effect is the best for improving static compliance and decreasing the harm of lung injury.The change of pressure-volume curve should be paid attention to in nursing.

Objective To evaluate the feasibility of renal artery angiography with interpolated finite impulse response (IRFR) sequence on 1.5T MR. Methods A total of 122 subjects underwent MR scan with IFIR sequence. On axial image of IFIR, bilateral signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and breath artifact of renal artery were measured and 3D maximum intensity projection (MIP) images were reconstructed on workstation ADW 4.3, and each branch was scored according to its displaying quality. Influence of SNR, age and breath artifact on the displaying of renal artery were compared and analyzed. Results Renal segmental artery could be seen in 112 subjects (91.80%). Among them, segmental artery was showed clearly in 78 subjects (63.93%), post-segmental artery was showed in 54 subjects (44.26%) and branches of post-segmental artery was showed in 22 subjects (18.03%). There was statistical difference of renal artery scores mean rank between ≥60 years group and ＜60 years group (49.25 vs 67.48, P=0.006), as well as between the group without and with breath artifact (66.66 vs 43.35, P=0.002). No statistical difference of SNR was found among renal artery scores from 1-5 (P=0.177). Conclusion IFIR sequence is simple and safe for renal artery angiography on 1.5T MR, and different grades of renal artery branch can be showed clearly.

OBJECTIVESTo evaluate the clinical characteristics, in-hospital and three-year outcome in ST-elevation myocardial Infraction (STEMI) patients receiving conservative treatment (CT), thrombolytic treatment (TT) and primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in Beijing.

METHODSThis 12-month prospective, multicenter registry study was conducted in 19 hospitals with 808 patients with STEMI in Beijing between Jan. 2006 and Dec. 2006, 518 (64%) received PCI, 106 (16.1%) received TT and 184 (22.8%) received CT therapy. Patients were followed up for 3 years.

RESULTSAt baseline, the age of patients in CT group [(64.5 ± 13.5) years] was significantly higher than those in TT group p(57.9 ± 11.0) years] and in PCI group [ (60.4 ± 12.3) years, all P<0.01]; and the median time from symptom onset to hospital in CT group (207 min) was significantly longer than those in TT group (130 min) and PCI group (130 min, all P<0.01). Emergency Medical Service (EMS) use was significantly higher in PCI group (184/518, 35.5%) than in CT group (46/184, 27.3%) and TT group (29/107, 25.0%, all P<0.05). Health insurance holder was the highest in PCI group (P<0.01). PCI was performed less frequently than thrombolytic therapy [66.6% (345/518) vs. 80.2% (85/106)m P=0.02] during off-hours and more frequently performed in tertiary hospitals than in secondary hospitals[66.8%(437/651) vs. 52.6% (81/154, P<0.01)]. The in-hospital mortality and the cardiovascular mortality at 3 year after hospital discharge was significantly higher in CT group [9.2% (17/185) and 9.4% (15/159)] than in PCI group [3.5% (18/518), 4.5% (20/446)] and TT group [6.6% (7/106), 2.3% (2/86), all P<0.01]. Patients in PCI group had the highest adherence level of aspirin, β-blocker, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin-receptor blockers or statins at 3-years follow-up (all P<0.05). Multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression analysis showed that only PCI was associated with lower risk of cardiovascular death (HR-0.40, 95% CI:0.21-0.73, P<0.01).

CONCLUSIONSSocial and clinical setting may affect the physician's decision to provide reperfusion therapy in Beijing for STEMI patients. Better adherence of secondary preventive drugs and lower cardiovascular death are observed in STEMI patients receiving PCI during the 3-year follow-up

Aged ; China ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Myocardial Infarction ; therapy ; Percutaneous Coronary Intervention ; Prognosis

Objective To study the effect of Ro60 on migration and invasion of lung adenocarcinoma A 549 cells. Methods We knocked down Ro60 and analyzed the ability of migration and invasion of A 549 cells.Quantitative real time ( RT)-PCR and Western blotting were performed to detect mRNA and protein levels of selected molecules associated with migration and invasion of neoplasm .Results When Ro60 was downregulated , the migration and invasion of A 549 cells decreased markedly.Meanwhile,the mRNA expression of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)9,c-Src etc was observably reduced.Furthermore, downregulation of Ro60 diminished the expression of Src protein and the activation of MMP-9 protein.Conclusion Downregulation of Ro60 inhibits migration and invasion of A549 cells by regulating Src protein and activating MMP-9 protein.

OBJECTIVETo study the relationship between angiogensis and TCM Syndrome type of cyclomastopathy (CMP) to investigate the objective standardization of TCM Syndrome diagnosis of the disease.

METHODSOne hundred and forty patients with CMP were divided into three groups according to TCM syndrome typing. The pathological type, grade and expressions of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) and microvascular density (MVD) in mammary biopsy were observed.

RESULTSThe expressions of VEGF, bFGF and MVD was different in CMP patients of different TCM types and pathological grades (P < 0.05). The proportion of atypical proliferation, the count of MVD and the expression of VEGF and bFGF were higher in patients of phlegm and stasis type than those in Gan stagnation caused Qistagnation type and Chong and Ren meridians disorder type.

CONCLUSIONTCM Syndrome type of CMP patients is related with vascular activity and grade of angiogensis. The pathological characteristics of mammary tissue and expression of VEGF, bFGF and MVD can be regarded as the objective indexes of TCM typing and clinical efficacy evaluation for CMP.

Adult ; Breast ; blood supply ; pathology ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Female ; Fibroblast Growth Factor 2 ; biosynthesis ; Fibrocystic Breast Disease ; classification ; metabolism ; pathology ; Humans ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; Neovascularization, Pathologic ; Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A ; biosynthesis