Objective To observe the protective effect of high expression of mouse proxisome proliferator activated receptor γ1（PPARγ1）on free fatty acid （FFA）-induced βTC3 cell impairment. Methods The recombinant plasmid pcDNA3.1/PPARγ1 was generated with cloning and was stably transfected into pancreatic β TC3 cells. The expression was detected with semi-quantitative RT-PCR. Then the cell viability of wild βTC3 cells was compared with that of the βTC3 cells with high expressed PPARγ1 by MTT viability assay after they were exposed to high-level FFA for 48 hours. Results The sequencing results for amplified target gene showed that the sequence of PPARγ1 from Chinese Kunming mouse is similar to that of mouse PPARγ1 in Genebank, only the codon coding Asp at the site of 421 amino acid changed from AAU to AAC. PPARγ1 was efficiently expressed in βTC3 cells in vitro. The cell viability of wild βTC3 cells reduced after being exposed to high-level FFA for 48 hours（P< 0.01）. Higher the level of FFA was, more obvious the reduction of the cell viability was （r=-0.962, P<0.01）. However, at the same condition, the cell viability of the βTC3 cells high expressing PPARγ1 had no significant change（P>0.05）. Conclusion The high expression of PPARγ1 could protect βTC3 cells from FFA-induced impairment

Objective To investigate the number, distribution and metastatic rule of lymph nodes in the mesorectum of rectal cancer specimen after processing the recta] cancer specimen with modified fat clearance technique. Methods Sixty patients with mid-low rectal cancer who had been admitted to Peking University School of Ontology from 2003 to 2008 were assigned to test group. All the 60 patients who denied neo-adjuvant therapy were treated with total mesorectal excision, and the rectums resected were processed with the modified fat clearance technique. Rectums from another 50 patients with mid-low rectal cancer in control group were fixed in formalin solution for 24 hours. The mesorectum was divided into anterior, posterior, left and right quadrants, and each quadrant was further divided into upper, middle and lower parts. The numbers of lymph nodes harvested and metastatic rate of lymph nodes between the 2 groups were analyzed by t test and chi-square test. Results (1) The numbers of lymph nodes harvested in the test and control groups were 1436 and 525, with statistical difference between the 2 groups (t =- 12. 153, P <0.05). The number of small lymph nodes(diameter≤5 mm) harvested in test group was 985. (2) The numbers of lymph nodes harvested in the anterior, posterior and bilateral mesorectum were 125,696 and 615, respectively. The numbers of lymph nodes harvested in the upper, middle and lower part of the mesorectum were 395,534 and 507, respectively. The metastatic rate of lymph nodes in the upper part of the mesorectum was 18.5% (37/200), which was significantly lower than in the middle [43.5% (87/200)] and lower [38.0% (76/200)] part of the mesoreetum (X2= 9. 414, 6.406, P < 0.05). Two hundred metastatic lymph nodes in 33 patients were harvested, 48.0% (96/200) of which with a diameter of ≤ 5 mm. Twenty percent patients had their TNM stage changed after the retrieval of metastatic small lymph nodes. Conclusions Modified fat clearance technique significandy improves the retrieval of lymph nodes, and more small lymph nodes retrieved can increase the accuracy of staging. Rectal cancer cells have strong tendency to disseminate to the distal mesorectum. Adequate excision of the distal mesorectum is key in controlling the local recurrence.

AIM:To establish HPLC fingerprints of Platycodon grandiflorum in different picking times in Henan province.METHODS:HPLC chromatography condition:Hypersil C_(18) column(250 mm×4.6 mm,5 μm);the mobile phase was acetonotrile with 0.05% phosphoric acid and the gradient elution mode was applied in chromatographic separation;The flow rate was 0.5 mL/min;The temperature of column was 30℃;the detective wavelength was set at 210 nm;RESULTS:The overall similarity in samples collected in autumn was higher than that in spring,and autumn was the appropriate for harvest.CONCLUSION:This method is simple and accurate with a good reproducibility.It provids a reliable scientific basis for the quality control of Platycodon grandiflorum.

Objective To explore the prevalence and the correlative factors of restless legs syndrome (RLS) in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients.Methods The basic information and clinical laboratory results of 307 MHD patients were collected.The international RLS study group (IRLSSG) diagnostic criteria were applied to assess the presence and the severity of RLS.Binary logistic analysis was used for exploring correlative factors of RLS.Results The prevalence of RLS was 12.1％ in the MHD patients,with 73.0％ patients having mild-to-moderate symptoms and 83.8％ having chronic RLS.There was no significant difference between MHD patients with and without RLS in age,gender,dialysis age,daily urine,Kt/V,history of smoking,drinking,hemoglobin,serum creatinine,urea nitrogen,uric acid,calcium,phosphorus,magnesium,potassium,intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH),prealbumin,albumin and alkaline phosphatase.But the frequency of daily exercise in RLS group is significantly lower than that in non-RLS group (Z=-4.114,P ＜ 0.001).Logistic regression analysis showed that daily exercise was a correlative factor of RLS (B=-2.203,OR=0.111,95％CI 0.033-0.371,P ＜ 0.001).Conclusions RLS is a common complication in MHD patients,with chronic state and mild-to-moderate symptoms.RLS is correlated with daily exercise,which may be a scientific approach to treat or prevent this disease.

Objective To evaluate the prognostic value of microsatellite instability (MSI) in stage Ⅱ colon cancer patients.Methods 120 stage Ⅱ colon cancer patients underwent radical resection in the Department of Colorectal Surgery,Beijing Cancer Hospital from 2000 to 2007.Tissue samples were collected and DNA was extracted for MSI determination using PCR following the Pentaplex panel.Clinical parameters were also combined and analyzed statistically to explore the association between MSI status and clinical parameters.Results The incidence of high frequency of microsatellite instability (MSI-H) was 20.8％ in these 120 stage Ⅱ colon cancer patients.There was a significant correlation between the status of MSI and tumor differentiation (x2 =9.69,P =0.021);However MSI status was demonstrated to be a prognostic factor for disease free survival or overall survival (all P ＞ 0.05).Nor was MSI status associated with tumor relapse or metastasis.Age and preoperative serum CEA level were identified as independent factors for DFS by Cox regression.Conclusion In stage Ⅱ colon cancer patients,MSI status correlates with tumor differentiation,but is not a prognostic factor.

AIM:To establish HPLC fingerprints of Platycodon grandiflorum in different picking times in Henan province.METHODS:HPLC chromatography condition:Hypersil C18 column(250 mm?4.6 mm,5 ?m);the mobile phase was acetonotrile with 0.05% phosphoric acid and the gradient elution mode was applied in chromatographic separation;The flow rate was 0.5 mL/min;The temperature of column was 30 ℃;the detective wavelength was set at 210 nm;RESULTS:The overall similarity in samples collected in autumn was higher than that in spring,and autumn was the appropriate for harvest.CONCLUSION:This method is simple and accurate with a good reproducibility.It provids a reliable scientific basis for the quality control of Platycodon grandiflorum.

AIM: To establish HPLC-fingerprints and quantitatively determine platycodin-D from Platycodon grandiflorum.METHODS: HPLC analysis was carried out on Hypersil C18 column(250 mm ? 4.6 mm,5 ?m),with a mobile phase of acetonitrile-0.05 mol/L phosphoric acid system,gradient elution,with a flow at 0.5 mL/ min,an ultraviolet detection wavelength was at 210 nm for fingerprint and at 206 nm for platycodin-D,column tem-perature at 30 ℃.RESULTS: Twelve common peaks were identified in chromatograms with reference to platycod-in-D peak from the 18 batches of the samples.CONCLUSION: The method of the HPLC-fingerprint and quantita-tive analysis is rapid,simple and accurate with a good reproducibility and can be used for the quality control of Platycodon grandiflorum.

Objective To summarize the experiences in the diagnosis and treatment of delayed rupture of spleen.Methods The clinical data of 26 patients with traumatic delayed rupture of spleen who were admitted to the Dachang Hospital from January 2005 to December 2013 were analyzed retrospectively.The medical history,clinical presentation,results of laboratory examinations were analyzed,and the splenic trauma was graded.Surgical procedures were selected according to the condition,severity of the splenic trauma and time of injury.Patients were followed up via outpatient examination or telephone interview till June 2014.Results Twenty-six patients had the history of injury of the left hypochodriac region,and were accompanied by slight abdominal pain and a short period of pain alleviation,and then pain in all regions of the abdomen at postoperative hour 48.All thepatients had pale face,tenderness,rebound tenderness or tonus.The pulse above 100 per minute was observed in 20 patients,and 15 patients had blood pressure under 90/60 mmHg (1 mmHg =0.133 kPa).The level of hemoglobin under 5 g/L was observed in 3 patients,and 5-10 g/L in 21 patients.All the 26 patients received abdominal paracantesis,non-coagulating blood was extracted in 25 patients.Twenty-six patients received B ultrasonography,and 24 had splenic rupture.Nineteen patients received computed tomography (CT),and 19 had splenic rupture.Ten patients had type Ⅰ splenic rupture,12 had type Ⅱ splenic rupture,3 had type Ⅲ splenic rupture and 1 had type Ⅳ splenic rupture.All the 26 patients received operation,including 2 received suture of the ruptured spleen,2 received resection of the lower part of the spleen,9 received total splenic resection,and 13 received total splenic resection + autogeneous transplantation of greater omentum.Two patients died of hemorrhagic shock intraoperatively,and the other 24 patients were cured.The operation time and volume of hemoperitoneum were (90 ± 15)minutes and (1 500 ± 700) mL,respectively.Twenty-four patients received blood transfusion,with the volume of transfused blood of 1 200 mL.The mean duration of hospital stay was 16.7 days.Two patients had complications after the operation,which were left pleural effusion and splenic fossa effusion,and they were cured by symptomatic treatment.No infection or other complications were observed.All the 24 patients were followed up for 6-108 months (median,46 months).One patient died of myocardial infarction at postoperative year 5,and the other 23 patients survived.Conclusions B sonography and computed tomography are important methods for the treatment of delayed rupture of spleen.Traumatic delayed rupture of spleen should be considered when the patient had symptoms including history of injury of the left hypochondriac region,the course of abdominal pain,abdominal pain alleviation,abdominal pain recurrence,time for abdominal pain alleviation longer than 48 hours,interperitoneal hemorrhage and the signs of splenic rupture indicated by B ultrasonography and computed tomography.The indication of spleen-preservation surgery or splenectomy for patients with delayed rupture of spleen should be strictly controlled and optimal surgical procedure should be designed according to the condition of the patient.

Objective To investigate the role of Furin in breast cancer cell proliferation and provide a theoretical basis for in￣depth study of breast cancer. Methods Different concentrations of Furin inhibitor were added in MCF￣7 cell culture to test MCF￣7 cell proliferation by MTT essay.Hochest 33342 staining was used to detect the morphological change of apoptosic cells.Western blot analysis was applied to measure the level of cell apoptosis associated proteins,such as Caspase￣3,Caspase￣8 andCaspase￣9.The enzyme￣linked immunosorbent assay was used for detection the CAT and SOD levels in cell culture. ResultsMCF￣7 cell growth was inhibited by Furin inhibitor in a time and dose dependent manner.The results of Western blot and Hochest33342 staining indicated that MCF￣7 cells were apoptosis after Furin inhibitor treatment. The level of CAT was increasedsignificantly,associated with the level of SOD. Conclusion Furin inhibitor could induce MCF cell apoptosis, thereby inhibitcell proliferation by modulating MCF￣7 cell redox state.

The paper summarized the explorations of public hospital pilots in the compensation mechanism and identified the following findings.For example,by means of fiscal support of public hospital infrastructure and development spending,cancellation of drug markup,higher service prices, and reformed payment mode of medical insurance,these hospitals have made initial changes at their business operating mechanism, motivation-guidance of compensation, and their makeup of medical revenue.In addition,such hospitals are found with lower cost of medical care per visit,and higher income of medical workers.The authors also pointed out such problems as inflated drug pricing and expenses,lack of scientific pricing mechanism for medical services,vague definition of policy-related losses,and old-fashioned practice of government investment and health insurance payment.Based on such findings,the paper advised to adjust health care prices by stages and to improve the management of health insurance and the coherence of compensation mechanism.