Background Oxidative stress is a major mechanism underlying the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease. It can trigger inflammatory cascades which are primarily mediated via nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB). The NF-κB transcription factor family includes several subunits (p50, p52, p65, c-Rel, and Rel B) that respond to myocardial ischemia. It has been proved that persistent myocyte NF-κB p65 activation in heart failure exacerbates cardiac remodeling. Mechods A recombinant adeno-associated virus serotype 9 carrying enhanced green fluorescent protein and anti-NF-κB p65 ribozyme (AAV9-R65-CMV-eGFP) was constructed. The cells were assessed by MTT assay, Annexin V–propidium iodide dual staining to study apoptosis. The expression of P65 and P50 were assessed by Western blot to investigate the under-lying molecular mechanisms. Results After stimulation with H2O2 for 6 h, H9c2 cells viability decreased significantly, a large fraction of cells underwent apoptosis. We observed a rescue of H9c2 cells from H2O2-induced apoptosis in pretreatment with AAV9-R65-CMV-eGFP. Moreover, AAV9-R65-CMV-eGFP decreased H2O2-induced P65 expression. Conclusions AAV9-R65-CMV-eGFP protects H9c2 cells from oxidative stress induced apoptosis through down-regulation of P65 expression. These observations indicate that AAV9-R65-CMV-eGFP has the potential to exert cardioprotective effects against oxidative stress, which might be of great importance to clinical efficacy for cardiovascular disease.

BACKGROUND:Arterial stiffness is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease.Augmentation index(Alx)is an important marker which reflects the systemic arterial stiffness.OBJECTIVE:To investigate Alx and the affecting factors in Xinjiang Uygur health adults.METHODS:A total of 559 healthy adults(251 males and 308 females)with a mean age of(44.95±11.87)years were selected from Hetian,Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.The following indexes of all subjects were measured,including questionnaire,physical examination,blood biochemistry and C-reactive protein(CRP).Central systolic blood pressure(cSBP)and central Alx were measured by Sphygmocor.Pearson correlation and partial correlation analysis were used for two-group analysis of correlation,and multiple regression analysis was used to analyze influential factors for Alx.RESULTS AND CONCULUSION:Alx was greater in female than in male and was positively related to age in both sexes(male:r=0.548,female:r =0.405,P < 0.05),as well as adjusted other influential factors(male:r=0.182,female:r =0.234,P < 0.05).Multiple regression analysis showed that cSBP,systolic blood pressure(SBP),sex,age and CRP were main factors which affected Alx in Uygur healthy adults,cSBP,SBP,age,body mass and CRP were main factors which affected Alx in the male,while cSBP,SBP,age,height and CRP were main factors which affected Alx in the female.Results revealed that Alx was greater in female than in male which was positively related to age in both sexes.Age,cSBP,SBP and CRP were main factors that affected Alx in Xinjiang Uygur healthy adults.

BACKGROUND:Breast cancer stem cells not only lead to theoccurrence of breast cancer, but also may cause breast cancer metastasis and recurrence. The relationship between stem cells and cell resistance is also gaining increasing attentions, and the focus on the stem cell treatment may result in unexpected results.OBJECTIVE:To explore the reversal effect of psoralen on glutathione-S-transferase π (GST-π) in human breast cancer MCF-7/ADR cells and its mechanism.METHODS:MCF-7/ADR cells were cultured and enriched in serum-free medium to obtain breast cancer stem cells.RT-PCR and western blot were used to detect the expression of GST-π at the levels of gene and protein in the MCF-7/ADR cells after treatment with 0, 4, 8, 12, 16 mg/L psoralen. To observe the activation of nuclear factor-κB,western blot was used. The expression of GST-π was detected by RT-PCR in 18 μmol/L SN50 group and 8 mg/L psoralen group. Cell counting kit-8 assay was used to detect the effect of doxorubicin on cell proliferation.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Compared with the control group, psoralen reduced the expression of GST-π at the mRNA and protein levels, and significantly inhibited the activation of nuclear factor-κB. It was suggested that psoralen could reverse the multidrug resistance of human breast cancer MCF-7/ADR stem cells by decreasing the expression level of GST-π. The mechanism may be achieved by inhibiting the nuclear factor-κB signal pathway.

Objective To evaluate the stability of U6 and let-7a as internal reference genes of miRNAs in RTqPCR by using femoral head samples of cartilage tissue from inbred DA rats.Methods Total RNA was extracted from femoral head cartilage tissues of female DA rats at three different time points,i.e.at birth (D0),ablactation (D21) and maturation (D42).The expressions of different miRNAs (miR-1,-25,-26a,-140,-146a,-150,-181a,-195,-223 and-337) were detected by RT-qPCR using U6 or let-7a as the internal reference.The two sets of miR expression were compared with the results from Solexa sequencing in our pioneer work to evaluate the stability of the two internal references.Results The relative values of U6 (P =0.045) and let-7a (P =0.021 5) revealed significant difference in the D42 sample.Both in U6 and let-7a systems,miR-26a,-140,-223,and-337 showed a similar tendency in expression and quantification but miR-1 and-146a did not have significant differences.miR-25,-150,-181a and-195 differed significantly (P＜0.05).Comparison of absolute quantification results between the two generations' sequencing showed that let-7a is more stable than U6.Conclusion Let-7a is more suitable to be used as the internal reference gene in RT-qPCR for miRNAs in cartilage tissue.

Objective:To establish a method for the determination of chlorothalonil in air by filtration membrane sampling, solvent elution and gas chromatography.Methods:PTFE filter was used for sampling, eluted with dichloromethane, separated by DB-5 capillary column, and determined by FID.Results:The standard curve was used for quantitative detection, and the correlation of chlorothalonil in the range of 15 μg/ml-300 μg/ml, R2=0.9999. The detection limit of this method was 1.70 μg/ml and the lower quantitative limit was 5.70 μg/ml. The minimum detected concentration was 0.045 mg/m 3 (75L air sample was collected) . The recovery rate was 90.14%-91.81%. The precision of the same batch was 1.5%-1.8%, and that of different batches was 2.3%-3.8%. The sampling efficiency can reach above 95%; The samples can be stored for 14 days at room temperature. Conclusion:The results show that the method of filtration membrane sampling-solvent elude-gas chromatography is suitable for the determination of chlorothalonil in the air.

Objective:To establish a method for the determination of chlorothalonil in air by filtration membrane sampling, solvent elution and gas chromatography.Methods:PTFE filter was used for sampling, eluted with dichloromethane, separated by DB-5 capillary column, and determined by FID.Results:The standard curve was used for quantitative detection, and the correlation of chlorothalonil in the range of 15 μg/ml-300 μg/ml, R2=0.9999. The detection limit of this method was 1.70 μg/ml and the lower quantitative limit was 5.70 μg/ml. The minimum detected concentration was 0.045 mg/m 3 (75L air sample was collected) . The recovery rate was 90.14%-91.81%. The precision of the same batch was 1.5%-1.8%, and that of different batches was 2.3%-3.8%. The sampling efficiency can reach above 95%; The samples can be stored for 14 days at room temperature. Conclusion:The results show that the method of filtration membrane sampling-solvent elude-gas chromatography is suitable for the determination of chlorothalonil in the air.

Objective:To evaluate and screen the anti-atrial ifbrillation drug with multiion channel targets by micro-electrode chip technology in a rapid atrial pacing (RAP) rabbit model.
Methods:A total of 32 rabbits were randomly divided into 4 groups, n=8 in each group. Potassium channel blocker (TEA) group, Potassium channel blocker (BaCl2) group, Potassium channel blocker (CdCl2) group and Amiodarone group.
The electrode was inserted into right atrium via internal jugular vein with rapid right atrial pacing (600 beat/min) and the effect of each anti-atrial ifbrillation drug on ifeld action potential (fAPD) were measured in different groups.
Results:With 24 hour RAP, the fAPD was prolonged from (176.67 ± 8.66) ms to (196.11 ± 10.76) ms, P=0.012 in TEA group;from (182.22 ± 12.87) ms to (191.11 ± 13.09) ms, P=0.039 in BaCl2 group;from (178.33±7.85) ms to (206.67 ± 9.70) ms, P=0.0015 in CdCl2 group;from (167.38 ± 13.67) ms to (185 ± 15.14) ms, P=0.002 in Amiodarone group.
Conclusion: RAP induced atrial fibrillation in experimental rabbit model is a simple and feasible method for screening the anti-atrial fibrillation drugs, combining with micro-electrode chip technology, it might be used for developing the new product.

Provisional restorations are beneficial to final restorations. However, the importance of provisional restorations is often overlooked because they are designed to function for a limited period. This article summarizes the clinical values and two common materials of provisional restorations.

Objective To explore the correlation between blood pressure variability (BPV) and arterial elasticity in elderly patients with stroke.Methods One hundred and eighty-three stroke patients (121 with cerebral ischemic stroke and 62 with hemorrhagic stroke),admitted to our hospital from May 2014 to December 2016,and 61 non-stroke individuals were enrolled according to the inclusion and exclusion criterion.Carotid-radial pulse wave velocity (CrPWV) was calculated and carotid artery ultrasound was used to measure intima-media thickness (IMT);24 h ambulatory blood pressure monitoring was performed to calculate the BPV parameters.The arterial stiffness index β was calculated.Results As compared with those in the non-stroke subjects,morning blood pressure surge (MBPS),standard deviation of systolic blood pressure (SBP),variable coefficient of SBP,systolic blood pressure fall (SBPF),CrPWV,IMT and stiffness index β in stroke patients were significant increased (P＜0.05).Correlation analysis indicated that MBPS,standard deviation of SBP,weighted standard deviation of SBP,variance of SBP,variable coefficient of SBP,SBPF,and diastolic blood pressure fall were signficantly correlated with CrPWV and stiffness index β (P＜0.05);IMT was closely related to MBPS,standard deviation of SBP,variable coefficient of SBP,and SBPF (P＜0.05).Multivariate linear regression analysis showed that MBPS,standard deviation of SBP and SBPF were the independent influencing factors of IMT,CrPWV and stiffness index β5.Conclusion BPV showed significant relationship with vascular elasticity in stroke patients,and reduction of BPV helps to delay the process of atherosclerosis.

Social anxiety disorder has a significant negative impact on individuals'social interaction and normal life,and childhood trauma plays an important role in the occurrence and development of SAD.Childhood trauma affects the development of self-awareness,impairs the ability of information processing,hinders the normal development of prefrontal cortex-limbic system loop and default mode network,and causes abnormal secretion of glucocorticoid and oxytocin,which leads to individuals'inability to correctly understand social clues and reasonably regulate emotions,and thus unable to produce adaptive emotional and behavioral responses in social situations,which may lead to SAD.In conclusion,childhood trauma has a lasting adverse effect on social function from both psychological and physiological aspects.