Objective To investigate the influence of thymosin injection combined with chemotherapy on the immune function and quality of life in patients with ovarian cancer. Methods A total of 206 patients with ovarian cancer were chosen and were divided into the control group (n = 103) and the observation group (n = 103) according to the random number table. The control group received chemotherapy. Based on the treatment of control group, the observation group was additionally treated with thymosin injection, the immune function and quality of life were analyzed and compared between two groups. Results The rates of effectivity and disease control were higher in the observation group than those in the control group [44.66 % (46/103) vs 30.10 % (31/103), 86.41 % (89/103) vs 66.99 % (69/103)], the differences were statistically significant (χ2 =3.942, 4.138, P = 0.022, 0.015), and number of cases of adverse reactions were lower in observation group than those in the control group (22 cases vs 35 cases, χ2= 3.601, P = 0.026), and the improvement rate of quality of life of patients were higher in the observation group than that in the control group [60.19 % (62/103) vs 40.78 % (42/103), χ2 = 3.974, P = 0.021]. After treatment, the expression levels of IgA, IgG, IgM and CD3, CD4, CD4/CD8, NK cells were significantly higher in the observation group than those in the control group, the difference was statistically significant (all P < 0.05). Conclusion Thymosin injection combined with chemotherapy is helpful to improve the immune function and the quality of life in patients with ovarian cancer, it is worthy of wider promotion and application.

Objective To discuss action of microelement Se in serum and milk of gestational diabetes melli-tus parturient.Methods The serum and milk samples were collected from 50 gestational diabetes mellitus parturient and 50 healthy parturient.The selenium contents were detected by radioimmunoassay.Results The serum Se content in gestational diabetes mellitus parturient was obviously lower than that in healthy parturient(t =2.128,P <0.05). The milk Se content in gestational diabetes mellitus parturient was lower than that in healthy parturient(t =1.014, P >0.05).Conclusion Selenium deficiency persisted in gestational diabetes mellitus parturient.But Selenium defi-ciency did not exist in milk of gestational diabetes mellitus parturient.So encouraging breastfeeding,elevating selenium containing food intake,and supplement the selenium preparation properly maybe prevent and delay type 2 diabetes in gestational diabetes mellitus parturient.

Objective To investigate the influence of Norcantharidin(NCTD)on apoptosis-related gene expression of gastric cancer cell line SGC-7901.Methods The experiment was divided into control group,5-Fu group,NCTD group and 5-Fu+NCTD group.The inhibitory rate,apoptosis rate and expression of survivin,bcl-2,and caspase-3 were detected by MTT assay,flow cytometry and SABC immunohistochemical method,respectively.Results NCTD showed that the inhibitory effect on growth of SGC-7901 cells with a dose-and time-effective dependent manner.The apoptotic rate increased from(8.30?1.49)% to(20.56? 1.32)%.The expressions of survivin decreased from(86.57?4.39)% to(26.11?2.27)% and bcl-2 from(85.35? 3.25)% to(30.26?1.83)%,while caspase-3 increased from(54.49?3.07)% to(92.78?2.47)%,5-Fu had the synergistic effects with NCTD.Conclusion NCTD can inhibit the growth of SGC-7901 cell lines.5-Fu had the synergistic effects with NCTD.The mechanism might correlate with induction of cell apoptosis via effect of the expression of apoptotic-related genes such as survivin,bcl-2 and caspase-3.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) s a serine/tyrosine kinase which s expressed widely and regulates various signal transduction pathways in mammalian cell. As one of the key branches of MAPK pathway, p38 MAPK signaling pathway plays an important role in various physiological and pathological processes, such as cell proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis and cell cycle regulation. In recent years, the research on p38MAPK signaling pathway in cell growth, metabolism and function of osteoclast, osteoblast and chondrocyte related to bone metabolism has attracted increasing attention. This article reviews the relationship beween p38MAPK and bone metabolism, in order to investigate the mechanism of action of p38MAPK in bone metabolism related diseases.

Objective To investigate the situation and demands of the nursing services for both urban and rural elderly people with chronic diseases in China,so as to provide basis of establishing the new elderly care mode. Methods 1902 urban and rural elderly with chronic diseases in almost 29 provinces had been enrolled by the convenience and stratified sampling method to complete the investigation. Results The utilization of relevant nursing care and the demand of psychological counseling and hospice care in cities and towns were higher than those of villages.The demand of common chronic diseases in towns were all higher than that in cities and villages.The demand of pain management in cities wee lower than that in towns and villages.73.3％ of elderly in the survey will choose community to subsequent recovery after discharge.The physical,psychological health and economic status might be the pivotal factors. Conclusions At present,endowment in community becomes an inevitable trend in China.Meanwhile,there are still lots of problems in our community health care services,so it remind relevant staffs that some measures should be taken to change such situations.

Objective To investigate the role of PTEN protein in secretion of collagen Ⅳ and fibronectin after stimulation of transforming growth factor beta 1(TGF-?1) from renal fibroblasts of rat in vitro.Methods The cultured rat renal fibroblasts were transfected with the reconstructed adenovirus containing PTEN or adenovirus only containing green fluorescence protein(GFP).The fibroblsts were treated in four manners:control group with no added treatment,TGF-?1 group with TGF-?1 stimulation,PTEN+ TGF-?1 group with TGF-?1 stimulation after Ad-PTEN transfection,and GFP+ TGF-?1 group with TGF-?1 stimulation after Ad-GFP transfection.Invert fluorescent microscope was used to detect the GFP expression,meanwhile the PTEN mRNA was determined by RT-PCR method.36h after the transfection,TGF-?1 was added into the culture medium in a concentration of 10ng/ml.After another 24h,ELISA method was used to evaluate the level of collagen Ⅳ and fibronectin.Results The expressions of both GFP and PTEN mRNA increased obviously after the rats' renal fibroblasts were transfected with adenovirus.The secretion of collagen Ⅳ and fibronectin increased significantly in both TGF-?1 group and GFP+ TGF-?1 group compared with that in control group,and decreased markedly in PTEN+ TGF-?1 group compared with that in both TGF-?1 group and GFP+ TGF-?1 group(P

Objective To clone the human gene of Hepatitis B virus e antigen binding protein 1 (HBEBP1), which was screened with yeast two-hybrid system and bioinformatics techniques, to construct prokaryotic expression vector of pET-32a(+)-HBEBP1, and to induce the expression of recombinant protein in E. coli BL21. Methods The DNA fragment of HBEBP1 of about 372bp was amplified by reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR), in which the mRNA was taken from HepG2 cells as the template, and cloned into pGEM-T vector. After restriction enzyme digestion identification and sequencing, the correct target DNA fragment was inserted into inducible prokaryotic expression vector pET-32a(+) and then transformed into competent E. coli BL21. By restriction enzyme digestion and PCR, the positive transformed clones were identified and induced with IPTG to obtain fusion protein. The HBEBP1 fusion protein was analyzed by Western blotting hybridization. Results The 372bp DNA fragment of HBEBP1 was amplified by RT-PCR. The recombinant expression vector pET-32a(+)-HBEBP1 was constructed successfully. After transformation with pET-32a(+)-HBEBP1 and induction with IPTG, the recombinant target protein of about 33kD was obtained, which was consistent with our anticipation. Western blotting assay showed that the protein had good specificity. Conclusions The recombinant prokaryotic expression vector pET-32a(+)-HBEBP1 is constructed, and the HBEBP1 gene is cloned successfully. The HBEBP1 fusion protein could be expressed in prokaryotic expression system of E. coli. These results lays a foundative for studying the immunogenicity and the biological characteristics of the HBEBP1 protein.

0bjective: To observe the effects of parotid saliva(PARS), extraparotid saliva(EPS) and purified high molecular weight mucin(MG1) on the aggregation of streptococcus mutans . Methods: PARS, EPS and MG1 were prepared routinely and applied in the cultures of S. mutans Inbritt, S.mutans LM and S.sobrinus OMZ 176 respectively for 2 h. The aggregation of the bacteria was measured spectrophotometrically.Results: The aggregation (%) of S.mutans Inbritt, S.mutans LM and S.sobronus OMZ 176 induced by EPS was 32.80 , 57.87 and 35.46 , that by MGI 25.68, 32.77 and 24.16 , that by PARS 13.52, 22.23 and 16.00, respectively. Conclusion: The effect of MGI on the aggregation of streptoccus mutans is weaker than that of EPS and stronger than that of PARS. The aggregation may be primarily induced by mucins.

Objective To investigate the stimulating effects of activin A(ACT-A) and follistatin(FS) on the secretion of type I collagen(Col I) and the expression of Col I mRNA of cultured rat renal interstitial fibroblasts in vitro.Methods Rat renal interstitial fibroblasts isolated from normal SD rat renal medulla were cultured in vitro.The cells were divided into three groups:different concentrations of ACT-A(group A),different concentrations of FS(group F),and different concentrations of FS plus 30ng/ml ACT-A(group A+F).The expression of Col I mRNA in cultured rat renal interstitial fibroblasts was detected by RT-PCR,and the expression of Col I protein in cultured rat renal interstitial fibroblasts was examined by immunocytochemistry.Results Renal interstitial fibroblasts were successfully cultured in vitro.In present study,the expression of Col I mRNA increased significantly in cultured rat renal interstitial fibroblasts after stimulated by ACT-A in dose-dependent manner(P0.05).FS could inhibit the effects of ACT-A(30ng/ml) on Col I mRNA and Col I protein of the cultured renal interstitial fibroblasts in dose-dependent manner in A+F group(P

Objective To establish QAMS method to determine the contents of three alkaloids in bile processed Coptidis Rhizoma; To compare the results of QAMS with those from external standard method; To prove the feasibility of QAMS.Methods An HPLC method was developed. Berberine hydrochloride was selected as the internal reference substance. 2 relative correction factors (RCF) of berberine hydrochloride to palmatine hydrochloride and to jatrorrhizine hydrochloride were established. Obtained RCFs were used to conduct content calculation (calculated value) to complete QAMS method. At the same time, the contents (measured value) of the three components were also determined by external standard method. Calculated value and measured value were compared.Results The analysis results showed that there was no significant difference between the calculated values and the measured values of the three alkaloids in 10 batches of bile processed Coptidis Rhizoma.Conclusion The QAMS method can be applied in the determination of alkaloids in bile processed Coptidis Rhizoma.