Cellular functions like proliferation,differentiation,migration,morphogenesis and apoptosis are modulated by the extracellular matrix.Integrins are the prototypic heterodimeric transmembrane matrix receptors with competing affinities for individual extracellular matrix ligands.The intracellular integrin domain clusters cytoplasmic proteins into focal adhesion plaques for bidirectional(outside-in and inside-out) signaling.Integrin-linked kinase(ILK) is an intracellular serine/threonine protein kinase that interacts with the cytoplasmic domains of ?-integrins.ILK organizes the connections of the extracellular matrix via integrins to the cytoskeleton and is involved in adhesion plaque signaling,and it plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of chronic renal fibrosis.High glucose induces the upregulation of the synthesis and activity of ILK in cultivated mouse podocytes and mesangial cells.The ILK protein level is significantly increased in diabetic glomeruli.ILK activity is likely to provide the basis for an effective therapeutic method for diabetic nephropathy.This review gives an introduction of ILK structure and function,followed by a summary of our current understanding of ILK in diabetic nephropathy with a special focus on glomerular cell-matrix interaction.

Influenza viruses are global epidemic and diversely difficult to distinguish,which threaten human’s survival and development very much.In recentyears,the frequent outbreaks of influenza prompt the rapid development of Influenza virus detection.Compare with the traditional isolated culture and immunological detection,molecular diagnostic technology is of high detection speed,high sensitivity and specificity,that gradually play an important role in the current Influenza virus de-tection.In order to provide a theoretical basis for the rapid diagnosis of Influenza virus in the clinic,the article summarize the update progress of molecular biology and diagnostic techniques of Influenza viruses.

Objective To explore the effects of insulin pump on pancreatic ?-cells in type 2 diabetes mellitus accompanied with hyperglycaemia.Methods We treated 46 cases of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus with fasting blood glucose≥10.0 mmol/L by insulin pump for 2 weeks.Their blood sugar and insulin were determined before and after treatment by oral glucose tolerance test and insulin releasing test.We then calculated the function index,morning secretion of pancreatic ?-cells and insulin resistance index.The patients were followed up for 6 months and the blood glucose was monitored.Results After treatment,insulin,function index and the morning secretion were increased significantly,while the blood sugar and resistance index were decreased.In all the patients,16 could maintain ideal blood glucose only by alimentary control and exercise.Conclusion With the insulin pump in a short term,patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus can rapidly control blood glucose,obviously improve pancreatic ?-cells,and reduce insulin resistance.

Dental Bonding ; Dental Implant-Abutment Design ; Humans ; Matrix Metalloproteinases

Cardiovascular Diseases ; diagnosis ; genetics ; Humans ; MicroRNAs ; blood ; genetics

Aged ; Endocarditis ; etiology ; therapy ; Humans ; Kidney Transplantation ; adverse effects ; Male

Objective To determine the dynamic changes of plasma endothelin (ET), calcitonin gene related peptide (CGRP) and atial natriuretic peptide (ANP) in elderly patients with acute cerebral infarction and explore the pathological role of ET, CGRP and ANP in the development of acute cerebral infarction.Methods The concentrations of ET, CGRP and ANP in plasma were determined with radioimmunoassay in 78 elderly patients with acute cerebral infarction and 60 normal controls.Results (1)The levels of ET and ANP in patient group were significantly higher than those in control group ( P3 cm) and small area infarct group (1.5～3.0 cm) were significantly higher (all P

Objective To explore the etiology and treatmen t of radial nerve injury following in ternal fixa-tion for humeral shaft fracture.Methods 15patients were treated in our department from 1997to 2003for radial nerve injury following steal-plate internal fixation.They were selected for this study and followed up from6to 18months.Their injury cause,clinica l manifestation,methods of treatme nt,diagnosis and prognosis were retrospec-tively analyzed.Results The symptoms of nerve injury disappeared in all patients.Their muscle strength of wrist and digit extension returned to grad e V.The electromyogram showed that t heir nerve conduction velocity and l atent period returned to normal.Conclusions Excessive traction,careless manip ulation and steel plate compression are the main causes for iatrogenic radia l nerve injury.The nerve function can be completely recovered with early diag-nosis and early neurolysis.[

Nano-materials are immensely applied in piezoelectric, electrochemical, optical, magnetic biosensors based on clearly unique nature of it. The important role of nano-materials in biosensors is expounded and the latest application of novel functional nano -materials in biosensor is introduced emphatically, such as nanoparticles, nanotubes, nanowires, quantum dots and nanofibers. The researches make clear that nano-materials can provide momentous value in enhancing performance of biosensors, such as sensitivity, detection range, and repetitiveness of biosensors, as immobilization materials or carriers.

Two 78-years old-old man and woman presented with thyroid tumor without a past history of chronic thyroiditis. Physical examinations showed touchable lumps in thyroid without other lymph nodes swelling or extra nodal lesions. Two cases both had thyroid function test, color Doppler ultrasound examination, computed tomography (CT) scan and fine needle aspiration (FNA) before surgery. The patients underwent partial thyroidectomy or subtotal thyroidectomy. Postoperative pathologic findings were consistent with malignant lymphoma. The diagnosis mainly relied on the postoperative pathologic findings.
Aged ; Female ; Humans ; Lymphoma ; Male ; Thyroid Neoplasms