Objective　To investigate the expression of IGF-1 and TGF-β1 at different stages of hypertension in the spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) and their relationship with ventricular hypertrophy and myocardial fibrosis in the left ventricle. Methods　The expression of IGF-1 and TGF-β1 mRNA were measured with RT-PCR. Dynamic changes of the left ventricular hypertrophy and myocardial fibrosis were examined by biochemical assay and image analysis. Results　Increased expression of IGF-1 was observed from the 14 th to the 24 th week which coincided with the progress of the left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), but not with that of myocardial fibrosis (MF). No significant change was observed in the expression of TGF-β1 in SHR group when compared with that of control. Conclusion　Increased expression of IGF-1 in the left ventricle of SHR is probably associated with the progress of LVH.

Along with the quickly popularization of Internet, the literature resource sharing mode in library has been changed. The paper introduces the current development of it, including interlibrary loan, document delivery, IC card service, proposes shortcomings and ideas for the further development of literature resource sharing.

The functions of the top 15 medical APP were compared.Their major functions of medical advice, information service and medical service were analyzed.The key functions of mobile medical APP used in China were described with suggestions for their development.

OBJECTIVETo evaluate a expanded reverse island flap with a saphenous neuro-vascular pedicle for repairing the defects of the feet and ankles.

METHODSAn expanded reverse island skin flap, with the Six saphenous neuro-vascular pedicle, was designed to repair the skin defects on the feet and ankles.

RESULTSpatients with the defects of the feet and ankles were treated with the expanded saphenous island flap and all of the The expanded reversed island skin flaps were survived. The largest flap size was 12 cm x 10 cm.

CONCLUSIONSflap could be a good option for repairing the defects of the feet and ankles.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Ankle Injuries ; surgery ; Child ; Female ; Femoral Nerve ; surgery ; Graft Survival ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Skin Transplantation ; Soft Tissue Injuries ; surgery ; Surgical Flaps ; blood supply ; innervation ; Young Adult

ObjectiveTo explore the correlation between the prevalence of benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH) and metabolic syndrome (MS)in the army elderly.Methods Totally 1 230 veterans (aged 70 years and over) from 26 military sanatorium in Shijiazhuang city were studied.The prevalence of BPH and MS was calculated.ResultsThe prevalence of BPH among the elderly was 77.0％.There was a trend of increase in the prevalence of BPH with increasing age (x2 = 50.4,P＜0.01).The prevalence of MS among the male elderly was 19.6％.MS was a risk factor for BPH(x2 =24.2,P＜0.0001).ConclusionsMS may be one of risk factors for the prevalence of BPH.

A new and effective method to produce transgenic animals was established. Without a surgical incision, the recombinant plasmid containing green fluorescence protein (GFP) cDNA was repeatedly injected into male mouse testis at multi-sites. After few weeks of the final injection, the injected male was mated with normal oestrus female to produce transgenic mice. The presence of the GFP cDNA in F1 transgenic individuals were detected by polymerase chain reaction and Southern blot hybridization, which showed that the transgenic rate of mouse F1 offspring was 41%. The transferred gene was integrated into the host genome and could be transmitted to its offspring. When the positive F1 individuals were mated with the wild type ICR mice, the F2 individuals had a transgenic rate of 37%. The results indicate that the high efficiency of gene transfer and the limited number of manipulations make the method suitable for creating a large number of transgenic animals, especially, for producing domestic animals.

Objective To construct the recombinant plasmid pEGFP-N1-SrV+ and evaluate the expression of SrV+in mammalian 293T cells.nethods srv+.a gene encoding the vailable region of the surface protein of the Streptococcus mutans OMZ175.was cloned chemically based on its reported nucleotide sequence.The eukaryotic expression plasmid,pEGFP-N1-SrV+,was constructed by introducing the srv+ gene into the Kpn Ⅰ/Xho Ⅰ site of pEGFP-NI.The recombinant plasmid pEGFP-N1-SrV+was transfected into 293T cells with lipofectamine and the expression level of SrV+was evaluated.Results The eukaryotic expression plasmid pEGFP-N1-SrV+was constructed successfully.GFP was observed by green fluorescent microscope.and a 72 × 1 03 protein was detected bv Westem blot.Real-time RT-PCR analysis revealed that the expression of the pEGFP-N1-SrV+in 293T was excellent and significant compared the control group. Conclusion The recombinant plasmid pEGFP-N1-SrV+was successfully constructed.which could encode the expression of SrV+after transfected into the mammalian 293T Cells.

Objective To investigate the effects and mechanism of visfatin on matrix metalloproteinases-9(MMP-9)expression and invasive activity in macrophages.Methods THP-1 monocytes were induced into macrophages.To investigate the effects of visfatin on MMP-9,cells were divided into 2 groups:①macrophages+visfatin 12 h;②macrophages+visfatin 24 h.The concentrations of visfatin in each group were:0(control),50,100,200,400 ng/mL.MMP-9 mRNA and protein expression were analysed by RT-PCR and Western blotting,and MMP-9 invasive activity was assayed by gelatin zymography.To investigate the mechanism of visfatin on MMP-9,cells were divided into 5 groups:①macrophages without stimulation(control);②macrophages pretreated with MAPK p38,ERK1/2,JNK pathway inhibitor for 1 h,then stimulated with visfatin(200 ng/mL)for 24 h;③macrophages pretreated with retinoid X receptors(RXR)nature ligand or peroxisome proliferators-activated receptor ?(PPAR?)natural/synthetic ligand for 1 h,then stimulated with visfatin(200 ng/mL)for 24 h;④macrophages stimulated with visfatin(200 ng/mL)for 24 h;⑤macophages+visfatin(200 ng/mL)for different time(5,10,15,30,60 min).MMP-9 expression,PPAR? expression,and the effect of visfatin on MAPK phosphorylation were analysed by Western blotting.Results Visfatin not only significantly enhanced MMP-9 mRNA and protein expression in macrophages(P

Objective To study the early diagnosis and treatment of traumatic diaphragmatic hernia(TDH). Methods Retrospective analysis of the clinical data of 23 cases of TDH was made. Result 12 cases(51%) were preoperatively diagnosed,10 cases(43.5%) misdiagnosed,1 case was misdiagnosed during exploration laporatomy. 20 cases(86.9%) were cured and 3(13.1%) died. 1 case died of toxic shock because of misdignosis resulted in intestinal strangulation. Conclusions Increasing knowledge, dynamic observation of the disease and X-ray, promptly exploration can reduce the rate of misdiagnosis of TDH. With early diagnosis and treatment, most cases of TDH can be cured. The main cause of the death results from delayed diagnosis and treatment, and not related to TDH itself.

Objective To investigate the effects of unaggregated amyloid ? protein(A?25～35) on transient outward potassium channel(IA) in Rat Hippocampal CA3 Pyramidal Neurons.Methods Patch-clamp technique with whole cell recording was used.Results Unaggregated A?25～35 inhibited IA in neonatal rat hippocampal CA3 pyramidal neurons and displayed a time-,concentration- and voltage-dependent manner;the dynamic characteristics of IA were influenced:shifted the steady-state activation and inactivation curves to left significantly.Conclusion These results suggest that the inhibition of unaggregated A?25-35 on transient outward potassium channel in acutely isolated hippocampal CA3 pyramidal neurons may be an important mechanism of its toxicity,which participates in pathological changes of AD.