Objective To explore the clinical features of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) induced by sunlight.Methods The clinical data of 52 patients with SLE induced by sunlight and 40 SLE patients without photosensitivity were analyzed. Results Compared with SLE patients without photosensitivity, malar rash and anti-ds-DNA antibody in patients with SLE induced by sunlight were more common,which pleuritis, pericarditis, renal disorder and hemolytic anemia were less frequency. There were not significant differences in oral ulcers, arthritis, neurologic disorder, leukopenia, positive anti-Sm antibody and antinuclear antibody between the two groups patients. Conclusion We should pay more attention to the clinical features of SLE induced by sunlight.

Objective To investigate the effect factors and the relationship of diagnostic system efficiency as soft copy reading with medical LCD.MethodsThirty chest images were selected from PACS on-line.Three of high,mid and low-experienced radiologists interpreted the images on different types of displays independently.Design four display levels based on five factors influencing diagnostic system efficiency,including view distance (0.3 m,0.6 m,0.9 m,1.2 m),monitor resolution ( 1 MP,2 MP,3 MP,5 MP),illuminant level (50 Ix,100 Ix,200 lx,400 lx),view angle (0°,15°,30°,45°) and angle of negative effect light (0°,30°,60°,90°).Three indices of misdiagnosis frequency,diagnosis time and frequency of unable to recognize were analyzed.Orthogonal experimental design and software SPSS 13.0 were used to analyze the results.Results The indices were much different for different factors at different levels.According to the index of average misdiagnosis frequency,extreme difference value of view angle was the lowest (1.4) and angle of negative effect light was the highest (5.0).Extreme difference value of view distance,monitor resolution and illuminant level were 2.9,2.8 and 2.5,respectively.ConclusionsThe order of different factors influencing diagnostic system efficiency is as follows: angle of negative effect light,view distance,monitor resolution,illuminant level and view angle.

Objective: To investigate the role of retinoic acid (RA) in the differentiation, and maturation of dendritic cells (DCs) derived from cord blood monocytes, and its mechanism. Method: Nine cord blood samples were collected from healthy and well nourished newborns. Monocytes were isolated and cultured in vitro. Cells were divided into 4 groups: control group; retinoid acid receptor ? (RAR? )agonist group (RA group); RAR? antagonist group (RO group) and agonist plus antagonist group (RA+RO group). Part cells were collected in D9, and the surface markers on cells were detected by flow cytometer. The mixed lymphocyte reaction (allo-MLR) was used to evaluate the ability of DC to induce proliferation of T cells and the influence by RA and RAR?. Th cytokines were measured in protein level by ELISA and in mRNA levels by RT-PCR to decipher the effect of RA and RAR? in the regulation of Th1/Th2 balance by DCs. Results: The differentiation and maturation of DCs were inhibited significantly in RA group compared with control group. When RO was added into the culture, the effects of RA can be reversed. After MLR , the suppression effect of RA on allo-T cell proliferation was inversed by RO. During the influence of DC on Th cell polarization, RO could inhibit the down-regulation of Th1 cytokine (IFN-?) as well as the up- regulation of Th2 cytokines (IL-4, IL-10) by RA, whether on protein levels or on mRNA levels. Conclusion: Retinoic acid inhibited the differentiation and maturation of DC derived from cord blood monocytes, reduced the ability to stimulate allo-T lymphocytes proliferation by DCs, and made immune response bias to Th2. RAR? plays a very important role in the regulation of RA on DCs.

Objective: To investigate the effects and mechanisms of vitamin A on tracheal mucosal immunity. Method: The rat model with vitamin A deficiency (VAD) was established. By use of immunohistochemical, RT-quantity PCR and ELISA methods, the number of dendritic cells (DCs, OX-62 positive cells), the maturation of DCs (the positive areas of CD80 and CCR7), the pathogen recognition receptors (the positive areas of TLR2 and of TLR4) and TLRs signal transduction (the mRNA level of MyD88), as well as cytokines production in tracheal mucous membrane were detected. Results: In VAD rats, the number of DCs in trachea was increased, but the expressions of CD80 and CCR7 were similar with control group. The TLR2 and MyD88 mRNA levels were up-regulated, and IL-12 production was also raised. However, Th2 cytokines IL-4 and IL-6 were reduced significantly in protein and mRNA levels, and the production of IL-10 protein was declined compared with the control. Conclusion: In VAD rats, the number of DCs, receptors of pathogens recognition, and cytokines production in trachea mucosa were significantly changed. The affection of VAD on DCs may play important role in the impaired mucosal immunity of trachea.

Objective: To evaluate the protective effect of epidermal growth factor (EGF) on intestinal barrier functionin rats with acute pancreatitis. Methods: Thirty-two male SD rats received injection of sodium taurocholate solution(3. 5 mg?L-1) into the pancreatic duct were randomly divided into control group (n=16) and treatment group (n=16). Animals incontrol group received total parenteral nutrition (TPN), animals in treatment group were fed on the same TPN formula ascontrol group and injections of EGF at a dose of 0. 2 mg' kg l' day--'. Rats were sacrificed on d 1 and d 5 of TPN. Concen-tration of xylose and fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC)-dextran in superior mesenteric vein (SMV), protein and DNA contentin je junal mucosa were determined. Samples from SMV, mesenteric lymph nodes, pancreas, liver, spleen were harvested forcultures. Results: FITC-dextran concentration in treatment group was significantly lower than in control group [(3. 4?0. 7)vs (7. 5?0. 9) mg. L-1, P＜0. 0l]. Protein and DNA content in je junal mucosa in treatment group were significantly higherthan in control group [(2. 65?0. 23) vs (1. 12?0. 18) mg? cm-1, (0. 25?0. 07) vs (0. 12?0. 04) mg?cm-1, P

BACKGROUND:There is a certain cel subset in esophageal cancer tissues, with certain invasive and metastatic properties, which is closely related to the clinical therapeutic effect on tumors.
OBJECTIVE:To isolate tumor stem cel spheres in human esophageal carcinoma cel lines KYSE-150 and TE-1 and to analyze their proliferation and invasion ability. METHODS:KYSE-150 and TE-1 cels were cultured in serum-free medium to observe the formation of cel spheres. Cel proliferation and invasion were detected using MTT and Transwel chamber culture. Surface markers of cels were detected using flow cytometry. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Cel spheres that were stably subcultured were obtained from KYSE-150 and TE-1 cels cultured in serum-free medium. The proliferation and invasion abilities of cel spheres were significantly stronger than those of parent cels (P < 0.05). The number of CD44+, CD271+ and CD44+CD271+ cels in TE-1 and KYSE-150 cel spheres was significantly higher than that in the TE-1 and KYSE-150 parent cels (P < 0.05). These experimental results show that cel spheres isolated from human esophageal carcinoma cel lines TE-1 and KYSE-150 have tumor stem cel properties as wel as strong proliferation and invasion abilities. And moreover, CD44 and CD271 can be used as important surface markers of esophageal carcinoma stem cels. Cite this article:Wang YL, Wang ZM, Wang Y, Tao YP, Han GY.Culture, differentiation, proliferation and invasion of tumor stem cels in human esophageal carcinoma cel lines KYSE-150 and TE-1. Zhongguo Zuzhi Gongcheng Yanjiu. 2016;20(1):55-59.

Objective To introduce a method for fast establishment of pig models with secondary hypersplenism, and using this model to study the effect of radiofrequency ablation (RFA). Methods Congestive splenomegaly was created by CT- guided percutaneous embolization of splenic vein and its collateral branches in pigs. Then radiofrequency ablation was employed in the models to observe the changes of peripheral blood as well as the spleen changes in its morphology and histopathology. The blood cell count for peripheral venous blood was determined once a week, and the spleen size was measured by CT scanning. Results One week after splenic vein embolization, the counts of peripheral erythrocytes and platelets showed a reduction, which became more obvious in three weeks (P < 0.05). Erythropenia, thrombocytopenia and splenomegaly could last for over six weeks. At the second week after the procedure , pathologically the spleen assumed passive congestion appearance. The thermal energy produced by radiofrequency ablation could cause local splenic coagulation necrosis, splenic vessels occlusion and splenic thrombotic infarction due to diffuse micro-vascular thrombosis. Conclusion To establish an animal model with secondary hypersplenism, the method of CT-guided percutaneous embolism of splenic vein is simple and reliable. The animal models can be used for surgical or interventional researches. Radiofrequency ablation is an effective intervention means.

Objective To determine the renal function compromised in patients after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) with left ventricular aneurysms (LVA) by measurement of serum cystatin C (Cy-C) concentrations and Cy-C-based eGFR.Methods A total of 355 patients admitted from January 2011 to December 2012 could be categorized into group A (STEMI without LVA,n =183) and group B (STEMI with LVA,n =172) confirmed by echocardiography in 24 hour after admission.Of them,273 patients were treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) after admission and included in the analysis.Cy-C-based estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and creatinine (Cr)-based eGFR were calculated for evaluating cardiac function in tern to assess the magnitude of compromised renal function.The correlation between magnitude of compromised renal function and in-hospital mortality was analyzed.Distributions of categorical variables were compared using the chi-square test.Continuous variables were compared by one-way ANOVA with the Bonferroni test.Results The in-hospital mortality rate of whole patient cohort was 14.0％.Mortality in the group B was 18.6％ and in the group A was 9.8％ (P ＜ 0.01).With multivariable regression analysis,the compromised renal function was found when the Cr-based eGFR was ＜60 mL/ (min · 1.73 m2) or Cy-C-based eGFR was ＜ 60 mL/min/1.73m2 which were independently associated with in-hospital mortality (OR 0.13,95％ CI 0.02-0.7,P =0.02 ; OR 0.01,95％CI 0.003-0.05,P ＜ 0.01).Compared with the acute myocardium infarction (AMI) patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 2,the Cy-C based eGFR was greater in the AMI patients with LVA group (P ＜ 0.05),and compared with AMI with CKD stages 3 or CKD 3-5,this difference was also significant (P ＜ 0.01).Conclusions Renal dysfunction was an independent predictor of in-hospital mortality in patients with STEMI,especially in patients with LVA.Cy-C and Cy-C based eGFR were more sensitive to judge renal dysfunction in STEMI patients with LVA.

Animals ; Heart Function Tests ; Heme Oxygenase (Decyclizing) ; metabolism ; In Vitro Techniques ; Ischemic Preconditioning, Myocardial ; methods ; Male ; Malondialdehyde ; metabolism ; Rats ; Rats, Wistar

Animals ; Heme Oxygenase (Decyclizing) ; metabolism ; In Vitro Techniques ; Ischemic Preconditioning ; Male ; Myocardial Ischemia ; metabolism ; RNA, Messenger ; genetics ; Rats ; Rats, Wistar