MicroRNAs(miRNAs) are small mm-coding RNA molecules that post-transcriptionul-ly regulate gene expression. Advanced studies show that miRNA are involved in cancer. Even some scientists regard miRNAs as oncogenes or tumor associated genes. This review tries to have a brief introduction on the progress in the relationship between miRNAs and tumor's formation,development,diagnosis,therapy and prognosis in humans.

CdSe/ZnSquantumdots(QDs)werepreparedandcovalentlylinkedtoanti-katacalcinmonoclonal antibodies. After modification, the QDs' maximum emission wavelength was shifted to 625 nm from 620 nm while maintaining the spectral properties. Then the QDs labeled lateral flow strip and corresponding fluorescence measuring instrument were designed and fabricated. To reduce the cost of strip by reducing the amounts of monoclonal antibodies, appropriate amounts of QDs labeled monoclonal antibodies were sprayed on the conjugation pad, with just one test line on the strip but without the control line. Parameters of the strip were optimized by measuring the signal to noise ratio. By using the strip and fluorescence measuring instrument, procalcitonin (PCT) could be detected in 20 min, and the quantitative detection range was 0. 2-100 μg/L with sensitivity of 0. 1 μg/L. A total of 22 blood samples were measured by both our method and the commercial instrument used in the hoptital. The results were consistent for their Pearson correlation coefficient (0. 9995) and Kolmogorov-Smirnov test (Sig=1. 0). The rapid quantitative detection method for PCT is of great importance to quantitative detection of bacterial infection and rational usage of antibiotics clinically.

A novel strain,which could use 2-hydroxypyridine (2HP) as the sole source of carbon,nitrogen,and energy,was isolated from petroleum-contaminated soil at the Liaohe estuarine wetland.Strain 2PR was identified as Arthrobacter based on the morphology and 16S rRNA gene sequence.The optimum growth and degradation condition upon 2PR is 30℃ and pH 7.0,respectively.Under this condition,2HP degradation rate were 97.34％,94.95％,94.48％ and 89.21％ with 2,4,6 and 8 mg/ml initial concentration of 2HP at 42,96,120 and 156 h,respectively.Strain growth and 2HP degradation kinetics studies indicated that the strain followed Logisitic model,which could provide a theoretical and technical reference for the biodegradation of 2HP.The color of strain 2PR culture upon 2HP-MSN changed from colorless to blue,and then turned to brown.The blue pigment,which was observed at the culture of strain 2PR,was identified as 4,5,4',5'-tetrahydroxy-3,3'-diazadiphenoquinone-(2,2') by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) analysis.The LC-MS signal with m/z =249.1 was observed in resting cells reaction sample with 2HP as the substrate.The degradation of 2HP might be achieved by a dioxygenase to produce 2,3,6-trihydroxypyridine,which could transformed to the blue pigment spontaneously,and then 2,3,6-trihydroxypyridine was converted with an pyridine-ring cleavage reaction.Among all the reported strains,strain 2PR has the strongest tolerance and the highest 2HP degradation efficiency at present.The strain has a promising application potential for 2HP waste treatment.

Objective To explore the short-term and long-term efficacy of laparoscopic versus open liver resection(LLR)in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC). Methods The perioperative and follow-up data ofLLR(n = 43)and OLR(n = 73)for the treatment of HCC at the same period were analyzed respectively. Results There were no significant differences in the age,gender,Child-Pugh classification,liver cirrhosis, AFP,and hepatic virus affection between the 2 groups. 1 case in the LLR group was converted for the open surgery and another one case in the OLR group died in the perioperative time. However ,compared with OLR group ,the intraoperative blood loss of LLR group(P < 0.05)was larger and the mean operative time(P < 0.05)was longer. The liver function indicators of the regular hepatectomy subgroup were recovered more quickly(P<0.05),but the indicators of remaining subgroups were not significantly different. The postoperative ambulation time (P < 0.05), the postoperative eating time(P < 0.05),the postoperative hospital stay(P < 0.05)were all shorter. The VAS score was lower(P<0.05). There was no difference in the incidence and distribution of complications and the inci-dence of severe complications between the two groups(all P>0.05). The first and third year disease-free survival rates were 82.2%,53.8%for LLR and 91.5%,75.9%for OLR,respectively(χ2=0.55,P=0.46). The first and third 5 year overall survival rates were 94.2%,79.3%for LLR and 94.9%,47.3%for OLR,respectively(χ2=1.06, P=0.30). Conclusion LLR for HCC treatment is a safe and effective way with the advantages of minimal opera-tive trauma,quick recovery and significant short-term efficacy.

Objective To determine the relationship between subclinical hypothyroidism and asymptomatic myocardial ischemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus.Methods All of 399 asymptomatic subjects who underwent coronary CT angiography with type 2 diabetes mellitus but without thyroid disease were enrolled retrospectively.Totally patients were divided into subclinical hypothyroidism group (17 patients,type 2 diabetes mellitus with subclinical hypothyroidism) and euthyroid group(382 patients,type 2 diabetes mellitus with normal thyroid function).Results The incidence of subclinical hypothyroidism in type 2 diabetes mellitus was 4.3％(17/399).The ratio of male and smoking in subclinical hypothyroidism group was significantly lower than that in euthyroid group (3/17 vs.194/382,P =0.007;2/17 vs.136/382,P =0.043).The incidence of asymptomatic myocardial ischemia in subclinical hypothyroidism group was 5 cases and in euthyroid group was 130 cases,and there was no significant difference(P=0.694).The age,course of type 2 diabetes mellitus,level of glycosylated hemoglobin and low density lipoprotein cholesterol between two groups had no significant difference(P＞ 0.05).Conclusion Subclinical hypothyroidism is not an independent risk factor for asymptomatic myocardial ischemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Objective: To investigate the antiatherosclerotic effect of the extract from grape seed in C57BL/6J mice. Method: The mice were fed with atherosclerotic diet for 20 w and then with basic diet or different dosage of grape seed extract for 4 w. The blood samples were examined for blood lipid. The sections of aorta were examined and scored microscopically. Results: After fed with atherogenic diet for 20 w, the aortic score was 7.2?1.3 and TG, Chol and MDA in serum were significantly increased. After fed with the extract of grape seed for 4 w, the aortic score was reduced to 6.0?1.2, and TG, TC, and MDA levels also decreased. Conclusion: The extract of grape seed has antiatherosclerotic effect.

Objective:To study the cytokine mechanism of Jiawei Xuanfei Toujie Ji(JXT)therapy to influenza infected mouse.Methods:Mice were inoculated intranasally with mouse lung-adapted influenza virus strain(FM1),and were treated with JXT. At 5th days after postinoculation were sacrificed, and IL-2,TNF-?,IL-6,IFN-? in their sera were measured with ELISA kits, their lungs sections were stained with hematoxylin and eosin.Results:Compared with model group ,the levels of IL-2 and IFN-? in JXT group were dramatically higher,and the levels of TNF-? and IL-6 were lower,and pathological effects of influenza pneumonia showed less lung injury.Conclusion:Regulative effects on cytokine may be one of the factors that JXT decrease the pathogenesis of influenza-induced acute lung injury.

Objective To observe pain behavior and the expression of Fos in the related brain re? gions,including Anterior Cingulate Cortex ( ACC) ,Periaqueductal Gray ( PAG) ,Rostral ventromedial nucle?us ( RVM) in chronic constrictive injury ( CCI) rats and to explore whether ACC modulate spinal nociceptive transmission through endogenous descending facilitatory system. Methods A total of 48 male SD rats were randomly divided into six groups:Naive group,Sham group ( just separated the left sciatic nerves without liga?tion) ,CCI group ( the left sciatic nerve was ligated) ,CCI+P group ( on the 14 th day after surgery,intraper?itoneal injection of 10 mg/kg paroxetine 45 min before behavior test) ,ACC?Sham group ( bilateral microin?jection of 0.9% NaCl in ACC,1μl/each side) and ACC?AP5 group ( bilateral microinjection of AP5 25 mM in ACC,1μl/each side on the 13th day after surgery) . On the 14th day after light?dark transition test,forced swimming test,paw?withdrawal mechanical threshold( PWMT) and paw?withdrawal thermal patency( PWTL) were performed,the rats were terminally anesthetized and ACC,PAG,RVM and the spinal cord was rapidly removed,and then the expression of c?fos was measured by immunohistochemistry. Results ( 1) Rats in CCI group demonstrated nociceptive hypersensitivity and depressive?like behaviors compared with Naive rats, while rats in CCI+P group and in ACC?AP5 group showed less nociceptive hypersensitivity and less depres?sive?like behaviors compared with CCI group. (2)Compared with Naive group,the number of c?fos positive neurons in the bilateral ACC (left,surgery side,4920.6±1053.7;right,2059.3±409.1),VIPAG (9074.8± 2320.3),RVM (6195.4±895.0) and bilateral spinal cord (left,15148.8±3080.2;right,6400.2±1558.4) was significantly enhanced in CCI group, especially in the left side. In contrast, the amount of fos labeled neurons declined in the bilateral ACC (left,2776.4±820.1;right,1120.5±141.4),VIPAG (4002.2± 1171.8),RVM (2938.9±910.3) and bilateral spinal cord (left,8742.0±1131.0;right,3933.1±858.9) in CCI+P group and also declined in the bilateral ACC (left,3623.1±667.4;right,696.5±164.8),VIPAG (5668.8±1403.3),RVM (3972.3±851.7) and bilateral spinal cord (left,10675.4±1725.3;right,3818.3± 1085.1) in ACC?AP5 group. Conclusion Endogenous descending facilitatory system may contribute to ACC modulating spinal nociceptive transmission.

Objective To investigate the pathogenesis,clinical characteristics,diagnosis and treatment of Ceftriaxone-associated urinary tract and biliary pseudolithiasis in children.Methods A 6-year-old boy was treated in our hospital in March 2011.The initial diagnosis was acute suppurative tonsillitis.Ceftriaxone was administered intravenously at a dose of 3 g/d [ 117 mg/( kg · d) ]for three days.After that the boy complained of bilateral abdominal pain and nausea.Abdominal sonogram obtained after cessation of ceftriaxone treatment revealed urinary tract and gallbladder stone and hydronephrosis.After cessation of ceftriaxone treatment and intubation tube into the ureters by cystoscope,symptoms gradually disappeared and renal function recovered.Results After cessation of ceftriaxone treatment,symptoms gradually disappeared,with urinary tract CT scan normal after 10 days.Urinary tract and gallbladder sonograms were found to be normal 22 days after diagnosis without specific treatment.Followed up for 1 month,no recurrence of stone was observed.Conclusions Ceftriaxone-associated urinary tract and biliary pseudolithiasis in children is rare.These complications generally resolve spontaneously with cessation of the ceftriaxone therapy.Physicians should be aware of these complications so as to avoid unnecessary therapeutic procedures.

Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of Achillon,a novel guide for Achilles tendon suture produced by Newdeal Ltd in France,in the mini-invasive surgical treatment of acute Achilles tendon rupture. Methods Between December 2010 and March 2011,7 patients(7 feet) with acute Achilles tendon rupture were treated in our department.They were 5 males (5 feet) and 2 females (2 feet),with an average age of 34.2 years (range,21 to 53 years).The interval between injury and operation ranged from 1 to 11 days(3.8 days on average).A longitudinal incision approximately 2.0-3.5 cm in length was made around the ruptured Achilles tendon for minimally invasive repair after insertion of the Achillon.Postoperative rehabilitation was carried out. Results All the wounds healed at the first stage.All patients were followed up for 5 to 11 months, with an average of 7.2 months. All patients regained normal weight-bearing walking 3 months after operation without any re-rupture. According to the ankle-hindfoot scoring system of American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS),they scored 93.2 points.By the visual analogue scale(VAS),they scored 1.2 points at the operation site. Conclusion The surgical treatment of acute Achilles tendon rupture with Achillon has advantages of mini-invasion,a low rate of incision problems and quick function recovery.