Objective To clone the vascular endothelial growth factor C gene(VEGF-C),construct its sense and antisense eukaryotic expression vectors,and then to identify and analyze the gene's sequence.Methods Total RNA was isolated from human SGC-7901 cells when the cells were in logarithm growing period.The sense and antisense total length cDNA of VEGF-C gene were then synthesized and amplified from the total RNA by RT-PCR.The plasmid pCI-neo and pcDNA3 were transformed and prepared by Escherichia coli.After being cut with Hind Ⅲ+EcoR I and Xba I+EcoR I respectively,the VEGF-C cDNA was cloned into eukaryotic expression vector pCI-neo and pcDNA3.The recombinant plasmids pcDNA3-sense VEGF-C and pCI-neo-antisense VEGF-C were verified finally by restriction endonuclease analysis and sequencing.Results The positive clone of total length cDNA of VEGF-C gene which had been synthesized and amplified by RT-PCR contained approximately 1.3kb insert.The sense and antisense recombinants were pcDNA3-sense VEGF-C and pCI-neo-antisense VEGF-C.Their positive clone contained an approximately 6.8kb insert.Sequencing of basic radicals confirmed that the sequences of DNA fragments introduced to the recombined plasmids fitted the parameters of the expected design,and the two fragments were complementary with opposite direction.Conclusions The human VEGF-C gene has been cloned and both its sense and antisense eukaryotic expression vectors are constructed successfully,which set up a foundation for the next step of study on the effects of transfected antisense VEGF-C cells on the growth of tumor cells in vitro,and for the further study on the effects of VEGF-C in the formation of lymphatics and metastasis of gastric carcinoma.

Recent studies show that post-activation depression is highly correlated with the severity of spasticity in patients with stroke or cerebral palsy, which may be potentially used in the evaluation of spasticity. This article reviewed the concept, mechanism and related factors of post-activation depression.

Objective To explore the effect of Botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) injected into the contralateral facial muscle on central facial palsy post stroke. Methods 30 stroke patients with moderate to severe central facial palsy were recruited (course of 3~10 months). They were divided into control group (n=15) and treatment group (n=15), who accepted facial training and BTX-A injection in addition, respectively.The bilateral deference of distance from angulus oris to the midline of the teeth(D1) and from the paropia to the angulus oris (D2) were measured before and 4 weeks after injection. Results The D1 and D2 both at resting and movement all decreased after injection in the treatment group, and decreased more than those in the control group. Conclusion BTX-A injection can further correct central facial palsy post stroke.

Object To research genovariations between genuine Chinese herbs and non genuine ones and to develop a valuable tool used in identification of the Chinese herb.Methods RAPD technique was applied in studies on the samples of Alisma orientalis (Sam.) Juzep. from different area in Fujian, Sichuan and Jiangxi provinces.Results The DNA fingerprints of genuine and non genuine Chinese herbs were compared and it was suggested that the herbal populations growing in different area in above three provinces had different genus characteristics.Conclusion RAPD technique is a valuable tool for identification of genuine Chinese herbs.

Objective To investigate the biological effects of human gastric carcinoma cell line SGC-7901 transinfected by antisence vascular endothelial growth factor-C (anti VEGF-C) gene on the tumorigenicity and vascular generation,and explore the role of VEGF-C gene in metastasis and vascular generation of gastric cancer.MethodsThirty nude mice were randomly divided into three groups (10 each):transgenic anti VEGF-C group,transgenic pure liposome group and non-transgenic group.0.2ml (1?107/ml) of SGC-7901 suspension,either transinfected by anti VEGF-C gene,or by pure liposome,or transinfected nil,was respectively subcutaneously injected into the three groups of mice,once every 2 days for 3 consecutive days.After injection,the size and growth velocity of the neoplasm were measured.The microlymphatic vessel density (MLVD) and microvessel density (MVD) of tumor were also determined.ResultsThe neoplasm grew more slowly and was smaller in the mice of transgenic anti VEGF-C group than in non-transgenic ones.At the end of the 1st,2nd and 3rd week,the MLVD in the mice of transgenic anti VEGF-C group was 4.0?2.2,6.0?3.1 and 9.0?2.7/high field (/HF),respectively.In the transgenic pure liposome group,the MLVD was 6.0?8.7,9.0?3.5 and 18.0?7.2/HF,respectively.In the non-transgenic group,the MLVD was 7.0?4.9,9.0?6.4 and 19.0?6.5/HF,respectively.The MVD in the transgenic anti VEGF-C group was 3.0?2.4,5.0?2.1 and 8.0?1.7/HF,respectively.In the transgenic pure liposome group was 4.0?1.8,6.0?2.7 and 10.0?1.3/HF,respectively,and in non-transgenic group was 4.0?1.5,6.0?1.3 and 9.0?1.2/HF,respectively.There existed significant difference in lymphangiogenesis of the tumor (P0.05).ConclusionsThe anti VEGF-C gene may suppress the tumorigenicity and lymphangiogenesis of human SGC-7901 gastric carcinoma cells,but have little effect on angiogenesis of the tumor.VEGF-C might participate in the lymphangiogenesis of gastric tumor.

Objective To understand the epidemiological characteristics and clinical features of Zika virus disease,and to improve its prophylaxis and treatment.Methods The first case with imported Zika virus disease in China was retrospectively reported and analyzed.The literature of Zika virus infection in human was reviewed.Results This patient was the first case with imported Zika virus disease in China who presented with typical clinical characteristics and had clear epidemiological history.All the contacts were test negative for Zika virus nucleic acid.Literature retrieval showed evidence of Zika virus propagation in more than 40 countries in Africa,Asia,and Americas.The majority of patients presented with mild symptoms and the main prevention measures included mosquito control and improved awareness of personal protection.Conclusions Human infected with Zika virus often shows recessive infection.Only a small part develop disease and have generally good prognosis with supportive treatment.

Objective Using Mental Practice as a training method to train students grasping skills of minimally invasive surgery(MIS),and analyze the change of mental practice in training grasping skills of MIS.Methods 36 students were randomly divided into mental practice training group (MPTG) ( n =12 ),conventional training group (CTG) ( n=12),control group (CG) ( n=11 ).Under the uniform appraisal standards and conditions,using different training methods to teach the grasping skills of MIS,and analyze the results statistically.Results MPTG' s pre-training test results ( 16.18 ± 5.73 ) and post-training test results (79.47 ± 22.05 ) were significantly different(P ＜ 0.001 ),post-training and two weeks later test results ( 89.32 ± 31.56) displayed no significant difference(P=0.283) ; CTG' s pre-training test results ( 17.47 ±8.33) and post-training test results (57.18± 21.83 ) were significantly different (P ＜ 0.001 ),post-training and two weeks later test results (42.27 ± 24.64)had significant difference(P=0.048) ; CG's pre-training test results ( 18.19 ± 4.74) and post-training test results (38.04 ± 19.13 ) were significantly different(P =0.003 ),post-training and two weeks later test results (23.71 ±15.71 ) had significant difference (P=0.034).Compared with MPTG in pre-training test,CTG (P=0.632) and CG (P =0.464) neither had significant difference,but in the post-training test,CTG (P =0.014) and CG (P ＜0.001 ) both had significant difference compared with MPTG.In the two weeks later test,CTG and CG both (P＜0.001 ) had significant difference compared with MPTG.Conclusion Mental practice training method can improve the pedormance of gasping skills of MIS significantly and better durability,improve the learning curve,easy to implement in teaching,easy to master students,it will be a new method of MIS skills training in the future.

OBJECTIVE: To study the diagnosis and treatment of parotid Lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma (LELC), and improve the rate of the diagnosis and treatment. METHOD: Eighteen cases with parotid LELC confirmed pathologically were collected in our department, and the clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis were retrospectively summarized and analyzed from 1982 to 2002. RESULT: All of these LELC patients were found in unilateral side. All cases received Epstein-Barr virus serological test except 2 cases because of refusing, and the testing result displayed: EBV-VCA-IGA positive rate in 93% (15/16); EBV-EA-IGA in 75% (12/ 16); EBV-DNA enzyme in 63% (10/16). Of 16 cases with facial nerve reserved, parotid superficial lobectomy were undertaken in 6 cases, resecting a majority of parotid in 5 cases, whole lobectomy in 5 cases. Facial never resection and whole lobectomy in 2 cases due to facial nerve trunk involved. Functional neck lymph dissection in superior and middle part was undertaken in 14 cases and radical neck lymph dissection in 4 cases, total neck lymph node metastasis rate was 67% (12/18). All of patients received radiotherapy to 50-70 Gy. The follow up were over 1 year, and local recurrence occurred in 2-4 years after operation for 4 cases and had to undergo reoperation. The 1, 3, 5 years survival rates of the 18 cases were 94% (17/18), 72% (13/18) and 50% (9/18), respectively. The chief Causes of death were distant metastasis and local recurrence. CONCLUSION There maybe be close relationship between occurrence of LELC and Epstein-Barr virus infection. Its histopathologic feature is similar to undifferentiated nasopharyngeal carcinoma and nasopharynx biopsy must be demanded before confirming diagnosis for eliminating metastasis focus. The neck lymph node metastasis rate of LELC is high and local invasion is strong. It is important to undergo enlarged local resection, neck lymph dissection and postoperative radiotherapy.
Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Antigens, Viral ; analysis ; Carcinoma ; diagnosis ; surgery ; virology ; Female ; Herpesvirus 4, Human ; pathogenicity ; Humans ; Lymphatic Metastasis ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Neck Dissection ; Parotid Neoplasms ; diagnosis ; surgery ; virology ; Prognosis ; Retrospective Studies ; Young Adult

Objective To investigate the incidence and risk factors of acute kidney injury (AKI)in hepatitis B virus (HBV)related acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF)patients,and to explore the impact of AKI on the prognosis of ACLF.Methods The medical records of 227 patients who were diagnosed with HBV-related ACLF at the Department of Infectious Diseases in the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University from January 2015 to August 2016 were retrospectively reviewed.Patients were divided into AKI group and non-AKI group based on the AKI criteria published by International Club of Ascites in 2015 .Demographic and clinical data were compared between groups.The AKI incidence and its impact on patients’prognosis were analyzed.The comparison of continuous variables was done by t test or rank-sum test.The comparison of categorical variables was done byχ2 test or Fisher exact test.AKI risk factors were analyzed by using logistic regression.Results There were 66 (29.1 %)cases were diagnosed with AKI among 227 ACLF patients,among which,45 patients (68.2%)were stage Ⅰ,14 (21 .2%) were stage Ⅱ and 7 (10.6%)were stage Ⅲ.Age,cirrhosis,concentrations of total bilirubin and albumin,international normalized ratio (INR),percentage of neutrophils,MELD scores and spontaneous peritonitis rate (SBP)were all statistically different between AKI group and non-AKI group (all P <0.05).The binary logistic regression analysis revealed that only INR (OR=3.132,P =0.001 )and SBP (OR=4.204,P =0.001 )were the independent risk factors of AKI.The optimal cut-off value for INR was 2.025 with AUROC of 0.609 (P =0.01),sensitivity of 59.1 % and specificity of 62.1 %.The 30-day mortality of AKI group was significantly higher than non-AKI group (χ2= 18.324,P < 0.01). Conclusions AKI is relatively common in patients with ACLF.The risk factors of AKI are INR and SBP. AKI has significant impact on the short-term survival rate of ACLF.Therefore,physicians should pay attention to patients with INR of ACLF at admissions and SBP during the management so as to prevent the occurrence of AKI and to reduce the fatality of ACLF.