Purpose To study the prevalence and feature of EGR gene rearrangement in prostatic carcinoma. Methods 242 consecu-tive core biopsies of prostatic carcinoma were evaluated. All biopsy specimens contained 6-14 cores from left and right sides separately delivered. The patient age ranged 58 to 91 years, and PSA value 5 ng/ml to more than 5 000 ng/ml. Immunohistochemistry ( IHC) for ERG protein overexpression and fluorescent in situ hybridization ( FISH) for ERG gene rearrangement were performed. Results 42 cases were detected positive for ERG by IHC ( positive rate 17. 4%) , and positive for ERG rearrangement by FISH either, with 19 ca-ses showing fusion through deletion and 23 through insertion, while no negative cases by IHC demonstrated positive by FISH. 5 cases revealed positive and negative staining in different carcinoma foci of ERG. No ERG positive staining and rearrangement were found in adjacent benign glands. Of positive cases, 12 cases were graded as Gleason score 6, 23 Gleason score 7, and 7 Gleason score 8 or more. Positive rate was 19. 6% in the group of PSA value less than 100 ng/ml, and 10% of more than 100 ng/ml, whereas 17. 2% in the group of clinical T3 stage or less, and 19% of clinical T4 and lymph node or remote metastasis. ERG rearrangement was associated with lower Gleason score, but not with PSA value, clinical stage and progression using theχ2 test analysis. Conclusions IHC is relia-ble for detection ERG rearrangement and helpful for interpretation of prostatic carcinoma. Multiple foci are common in prostatic carcino-ma. There is no significance between ERG rearrangement and disease prognosis.

Purpose To study clinicopathologic feature of prostate cancer by complete embedding of radical prostatectomy specimen. Methods 108 cases of radical prostatectomy by systematic whole organ embedding were reviewed. Results The patient age ranged from 55 to 80 years ( mean 68. 1 years) . The preoperative average PSA value was 18. 3μg/ml. 59 cases ( accounting for 54. 6% of all prostatectomy cases) were in pT2 stage, while 23. 7% (14/59) in pT2a stage, 8. 5% (5/59) in pT2b, and 67. 8% (40/59) in pT2c. 49 cases (45. 4%)in pT3 stage, while 59. 2% (29/49) in pT3a, 40. 8% (20/49) in pT3b. 3. 6%(3/84)cases presented pelvic lymph node metastasis. 8. 3% (9/108) cases were graded as Gleason Score 6 or less, 61. 1% Gleason Score 7, 30. 6%(33/108)Gleason Score 8 or more. Gleason Pattern 5 component was found in 26. 9% (29/108) cases. Positive margin was observed in 25. 9% (28/108) cases, with 75% (21/28) in pT3 stage and 53. 6% (15/28) having Gleason Pattern 5. Patient in pT2 stage pres-ented mean PSA value of 14. 00 μg/ml, involved in no more than 2 biopsy cores in 68. 5% cases, and more than 5 cores in 4. 3%, while in pT3 stage, presented mean PSA value of 23. 82μg/ml, involved in no more than 2 cores in 19. 6%, and more than 5 cores in 28. 3%. The difference of involved core number was significant in pT2 and pT3 tumors ( P<0. 01 ) . 81. 3% cases graded Gleason Score 6 in biopsy was assigned to Gleason Score 7 or more in prostatectomy. Conclusions Completely sampling radical prostatectomy specimen should be recommended for accurate staging and margin status. Preoperative PSA value, Gleason Score of biopsy, involved core number by cancer is a still helpful parameter for clinical staging and risk estimate.

Objective To evaluate the value of ultrasonic elastography for diagnosis of chronic nonspecific low back pain. Methods From March to September, 2016, 32 patients diagnosed as chronic nonspecific low back pain and other 32 healthy people (controls) were measured lumbar erector spinae with ultrasonic elastography, and calculated Yang's modulus. The correlation between Yang's modulus and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) or Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score in the patients were investigated with Pearson's analysis. Re-sults There was no significant difference in Yang's modulus between bilateral lumbar erector spinae in both the patients and the controls (t<1.849, P>0.05), but it was more in the patients than in the controls (t=9.931, P<0.001). The Yang's modulus was positively correlated with VAS score in the patients (r=0.614, P<0.001), but not with the JOA score (r=-0.243, P=0.180). Conclusion Ultrasonic elastography can be applied to differentiate low back pain from the healthy, and measure the intensity of pain.

Recently, the Th17 cells and IL-17 have been shown to play a critical role in the immune-mediated liver injury in hepatitis B, while their functions in acute liver failure have not been well elucidated yet. In this study, we primarily investigated the role of IL-17 in the development of mouse hepatitis virus strain 3 (MHV-3)-induced acute liver failure. IL-17 mRNA levels in liver tissue were quantified by using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction, and cytokine IL-17 levels in liver tissue and serum were determined by using ELISA in MHV-3-induced murine fulminant hepatitis model. The IL-17 expression levels on CD4(+)T and CD8(+)T cells were determined by using flow cytometry. The correlation between IL-17 level and liver injury was studied. Th17 associated cytokines were also investigated by intracellular staining. Our results showed that the IL-17 expression was significantly elevated in the liver and serum of BALB/cJ mice infected with MHV-3. Moreover, a time course study showed that the percentage of both IL-17-producing CD4(+)T cells and IL-17-producing CD8(+)T cells was increased remarkably in the liver starting from 48 h and peaked at 72 h post-infection. There was a close correlation between hepatic or serum IL-17 concentration and the severity of liver injury defined by ALT level, respectively. Th17 associated cytokines, IL-6, IL-21 and IL-22, were also increased significantly at 72 h post-infection. It was concluded that IL-17 may contribute to the pathogenesis of MHV-3-induced acute liver failure.

Purpose To investigate the clinicopathologic and immunohistochemical features,and differential diagnosis of nephrogenic metaplasia (NM).Methods The clinical data,histological and immunohistochemical characteristics of 6 cases of NM were analyzed,with review of the literature.Results There were 1 case of female,5 cases of male,aged from 31 to 81 years,with average of 58.1 years.The history revealed lithiasis of urologic tact in 2 cases,previous transurethral resection for benign prostatic hyperplasia or cystitis glandularis in 3 cases,and concurrent urothelial carcinoma in 1 case.The lesion involved in the ureter in 3 cases,prostatic urethra in 2 cases,and bladder trigone in 1 case.Cystoscopic examination demonstrated mucosal rough or low villous protrude.Microscopically,the lesion was consisted of tubules,cysts,small nests and papillary structures with basement membrane-like eosinophilic sheath,and lined by cuboidal,or low column epithelial cells with cytological atypia in some area,and shown inflammation in stroma.Immunohistochemically,there was positive staining for PAX2,PAX8,CK7 and P504S,negative for p63,CD10,and PSA.Conclusion NM is a rare tumor-like lesion often with injure of urologic tract,and should be differential with urothelial carcinoma,prostatic carcinoma,clear cell adenocarcinoma and endometriosis.It's important to know the clinicopathological and immunohistochemical features of NM for the correct interpretation.

Objective: To observe the immediate effect of small-angle Tui-Pushing and An-Pressing anti-rotation bone-setting manipulation in improving the correction of braces for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Methods: A total of 50 cases of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis were selected and given brace correction first. The whole spine anteroposterior and lateral radiographs were taken, the Cobb angle was measured, and the visual analog scale (VAS) score of pain caused by brace wearing was recorded. After removal of the brace, small-angle Tui-Pushing and An-Pressing anti-rotation bone-setting manipulation was performed once. After treatment, the same brace was put on again to take a whole spine anteroposterior radiograph, the Cobb angle was measured, and the VAS score was recorded. The changes in Cobb angle and VAS score after manipulation were compared, and the immediate efficacy was evaluated. Results: After the manipulation, the Cobb angle was significantly smaller than that before treatment (P<0.01) and the VAS score was significantly lower than that before treatment (P<0.01). Conclusion: Small-angle Tui-Pushing and An-Pressing anti-rotation bone-setting manipulation can improve the immediate efficacy of brace in treating adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and relieve the pain caused by brace wearing at the same time.

Recently, the Th17 cells and IL-17 have been shown to play a critical role in the immune-mediated liver injury in hepatitis B, while their functions in acute liver failure have not been well elucidated yet. In this study, we primarily investigated the role of IL-17 in the development of mouse hepatitis virus strain 3 (MHV-3)-induced acute liver failure. IL-17 mRNA levels in liver tissue were quantified by using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction, and cytokine IL-17 levels in liver tissue and serum were determined by using ELISA in MHV-3-induced murine fulminant hepatitis model. The IL-17 expression levels on CD4(+)T and CD8(+)T cells were determined by using flow cytometry. The correlation between IL-17 level and liver injury was studied. Th17 associated cytokines were also investigated by intracellular staining. Our results showed that the IL-17 expression was significantly elevated in the liver and serum of BALB/cJ mice infected with MHV-3. Moreover, a time course study showed that the percentage of both IL-17-producing CD4(+)T cells and IL-17-producing CD8(+)T cells was increased remarkably in the liver starting from 48 h and peaked at 72 h post-infection. There was a close correlation between hepatic or serum IL-17 concentration and the severity of liver injury defined by ALT level, respectively. Th17 associated cytokines, IL-6, IL-21 and IL-22, were also increased significantly at 72 h post-infection. It was concluded that IL-17 may contribute to the pathogenesis of MHV-3-induced acute liver failure.
Animals ; Female ; Hepatitis, Viral, Animal ; metabolism ; Interleukin-17 ; metabolism ; Liver Failure, Acute ; metabolism ; virology ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred BALB C ; Murine hepatitis virus ; metabolism

Objective To investigate the effect of Hsp22 on phenylephrine-induced cardiomyocytes hypertrophy.Methods Primary rat myocardial cells were isolated and cultured in Department of Cardiology,the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University.Cells were divided into four groups randomly:Control group,model group,treatment group with 1 μg/mL Hsp22,and treatment group with 10 μg/mL Hsp22.Phenylephrine stimuli was used to induce cardiomyocytes hypertrophy model.Cell viability was measured by 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay.Cardiomyocytes surface area was evaluated by α-actin immunofluorescence staining.Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) was used to detect the transcription level of hypertrophic markers.Reactive oxygen species level was detected by 2',7'-Dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate (DCFH-DA) fluorescent probe.Apoptosis was detected by TUNEL staining.Signal pathway protein expression was detected by Western blot.SPSS 13.0 was used for statistical analysis.Data were expressed as mean + standard deviation.All data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA between groups.Comparisons between two groups were performed using LSD-t test.A P＜0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results Different concentrations of Hsp22 had no effect on cardiomyocytes viability (F=6.622;P＞0.05).Phenylephrine stimulation significantly increased cardiomyocytes area (t=10.80;P＜0.05),increased the transcription level of hypertrophy markers atrial natriuretic peptide (t=37.72;P＜0.05),type B natriuretic peptide (t=16.85;P＜0.05),and myosin heavy chain beta (t=41.53;P＜0.05).Different concentrations of Hsp22 significantly reduced cardiomyocytes area (PE+ 1 μg/mL Hsp22 t=4.018;P＜0.05;PE+10 μg/mL Hsp22 t=10.80;P＜0.05),reduced the transcription level of hypertrophic markers atrial natriuretic peptide (PE+1 μg/mL Hsp22 t=27.12,P＜0.05;PE+10 μg/mL Hsp22 t=37.72,P＜0.05),type B natriuretic peptide (PE+1 μg/mL Hsp22 t=4.82,P＜0.05;PE+10 μg/mL Hsp22 t=12.74,P＜0.05),and myosin heavy chain beta (PE+1 μg/mL Hsp22 t=23.68,P＜0.05;PE+10 μg/mL Hsp22 t=30.54,P＜0.05).Westem blot showed that Hsp22 increased the activation of AMP-activated protein kinase α (PE+1 μg/mL Hsp22 t=5.89,P＜0.05;PE+10 μg/mL Hsp22 t=5.88,P＜0.05),reduced mTOR phosphorylation level (PE+1 μg/mL Hsp22 t=16.80,P＜0.05;PE+10.μg/mL Hsp22 t=20.46,P＜0.05).Conclusions Hsp22 inhibits cardiomyocytes hypertrophy by activating AMP-activated protein kinase α.Hsp22 may become a potential anti-hypertrophic drug.

Objective:To explore the effect of Hsp22 on the activation of cardiac fibroblasts stimulated by TGFβ1 and its possible molecular mechanism.Methods:Cardiac fibroblasts of adult mice were isolated and cultured, and stimulated with TGFβ1 to induce fibroblast activation. Fibroblasts were incubated with Hsp22 of different concentrations (1, 2, 4, 8, 10 μg/mL) for 24 h, and their activation, proliferation and secretion were observed. CCK8 kit was used to detect cell proliferation. RT-PCR was used to detect the transcription of fibrogenic factor. Immunofluorescence was used to detect the expression of α-SMA protein. Immunoblotting was used to detect the possible signal protein.Results:CCK8 results showed that fibroblast increased significantly after TGFβ1 stimulation ( P<0.05). The expression of α-SMA in fibroblasts and the transcription of fibrosis-related genes increased significantly after TGFβ1 stimulation ( P<0.05). Different concentrations (1, 2, 4, 8, and 10 μg/mL) of Hsp22 all inhibited the proliferation of fibroblasts significantly (( P<0.05). Eight μg/mL and 10 μg/mL Hsp22 inhibited the expression of α-SMA ( P<0.05). and reduced the transcription of fibrosis-related genes ( P<0.05). Immunoblotting results indicated that after induced by TGFβ1, the expression of WNT and β-catenin, the phosphorylation level of GSK3β, and the nuclear translocation of β-catenin increased ( P<0.05). Ten μg/mL Hsp22 inhibited the expression of WNT and β-catenin, and reduced the phosphorylation of GSK3β the nuclear translocation of β-catenin and the phosphorylation of smad2 and smad3( P<0.05). Conclusions:Hsp22 could block TGFβ1-induced fibroblast activation, proliferation and secretion via inhibiting the WNT/β-catenin signaling pathway.

Objective? To expLore the effects of diaLectic nursing-oriented hybrid teaching modeL in pediatric nursing teaching in traditionaL Chinese medicine (TCM). Methods? TotaLLy 113 nursing students from 2 cLasses (midwifery) admitted in 2015 in the SchooL of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine were seLected by convenient sampLing. ALL the subjects were femaLe. The 2 cLasses were divided into the observation group (n=58) or the controL group (n=55) by coin tossing. Nursing students in the controL group received traditionaL teaching, whiLe nursing students in the observation group were taught with the diaLectic nursing-oriented hybrid teaching modeL. At the end of the course, the objective structured cLinicaL examination (OSCE) was used to evaLuate their diaLectic nursing abiLity; and the SeLf-Rating ScaLe of SeLf-Directed Learning (SRSSDL) was used to evaLuate their seLf-directed Learning abiLity. ResuLts? At the end of the course, the totaL score of diaLectic nursing and scores of various dimensions of the observation group were higher than those of the controL group (P＞ 0.05). The totaL score of seLf-directed Learning abiLity and scores of Learning awareness, Learning behavior, Learning strategy and interpersonaL skiLLs of the observation group were higher than those of the controL group (P＜0.05). ConcLusions? The hybrid teaching modeL in TCM pediatric nursing teaching in universities of Chinese medicine can enhance nursing students' diaLectic nursing abiLity, heLp to cuLtivate their seLf-directed Learning abiLity and achieve the best teaching resuLts.