Objective To establish a reference range for the normal value of thromboelastography (TEG) in pregnant females.Methods According to the results of pregnancy and physical examination,166 pregnant females and 64 healthy females without pregnancy were selected as the pregnant group and the non-pregnant control group,respectively.The TEG value and the traditional coagulation index were measured.The TEG parameters of the two groups were compared and analyzed,establishing a reference range for the parameters.We further analyzed the effect of full-term pregnancy on TEG results and the correlation between traditional coagulation index and TEG test results.Results The traditional coagulation index and TEG test results of the pregnant females andthe non-pregnant females were significantly different.According to the results,a new TEG reference range was established:R 3.9-7.5 min,K 1.0-2.4 min,α 57.6°-74.9°,MA 55.7-75.7 mm,LY30 0-0.56％,CI(-0.97)-3.6.Full-term pregnancy had no significant effect on TEG results.In addition to LY30,other parameters of TEG had some correlation with the traditional coagulation index.Conclusions The general TEG reference range does not apply to pregnant females and established TEG normal reference range for pregnant females can be applied for clinical use.

Objective To study the clinical value of vaccum sealing drainage in plasma cell mastitis.Methods 59 patients with plasma cell mastitis admitted in our hospital were treated with vaccum sealing drainage (the experimental group) from Jan.2011 to Apr.2014.59 plasma cell mastitis patients were treated with traditional vaseline gauze drainage (the control group).Clinical data like hospitalization length,healing time,healing grade,scar size,dressing change frequency,one year recurrence rate and breast deformity were retrospectively analyzed.Results Patients treated with vaccum sealing drainage had shorter hospitalization length and healing time,lower one year recurrence rate and less breast deformity compared to patients treated with traditional Vaseline gauze drainage (P＜0.01),while there was no significant difference in terms of healing grade (P＞0.05).Conclusions Vaccum sealing drainage can significantly shorten the hospitalization time and incision healing time,reduce dressing change frequency and one year recurrence rate in patients with plasma cell mastitis.Because of the smaller scar caused by vaccum sealing drainage,the breast deformity is also less.It is of clinical value for plasma cell mastitis.

With homology cloning approaches coupling with RACE (rapid-amplification of cDNA ends) techniques, the full-length coding sequence of pathogenesis-related protein PR10-1 with differential expression was cloned from the total RNA of the root of Panax notoginseng, and its function was explored furtherly. As a result, the longest 465 bp ORF (named as PnPR10-1 with the Accession No. KJ741402 in GenBank) was detected from the cloned sequence with full-length of cDNA of 863 bp. The corresponding peptide encoded consisted of 155 amino acids, contained some domains such as Bet-v-I, and showed high similarity with that from Panax ginseng by analysis of phylogenetic trees created from the alignments. Real-time quantitative PCR showed that the expression of PnPR10-1 gene was constitutive in different tissues of 1-3 year old plant, suggesting that it might be involved in growth, development, and secondary metabolism; yet it was up-regulated significantly with the infection of Fusarium oxysporum in root, suggesting that it might be involved in defense against many diseases including root rot in P. notoginseng.

Objective To explore the influence of up-regulated Foxp3 on Treg function and kidney transplantation chronic rejection reaction in rat model.Method The kidney transplantation chronic rejection reaction rat model was established.The F344 kidney was transplanted to Lewis rats,and retroviruses highly expressing Foxp3 were constructed.The Banff 97 hierarchical diagnostic criteria were used to diagnose chronic renal allograft nephropathy (CAN).The rat models were divided into three groups by random number table.In experimental group,the pSCV-BsdRFP-FoxP3 retroviruses were injected into the rats via the tail vein after operation.In negative control group,the pSCV-BsdRFP retroviruses were injected into the rats via the tail vein after operation.In blank group,the normal saline was injected into the rats via the tail vein after operation.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect the changes of interleukin-10 (IL-10) and tumor necrosis factor-β (TGF-β) immediate,1,2,3,and 4 weeks after operation.The rats were killed at 4th week after operation,and kidney tissues were taken out for pathological examination.Result The pathological changes of CAN were observed at 4th week.The typical chronic rejection change was seen at 12th week.The levels of IL-10 and TGF-β were increased,and reached the peak at 3rd week.The levels of IL-10 and TGF-β in experimental group were higher than in negative control group and blank group at 1st,2nd,3rd,and 4th week.At 4th week,obviously different degrees of intimal thickening,and mild hyperplasia of interstitial fibers,glomerular sclerosis and infiltration with lymphocytes and plasma cells were observed in the three groups.In the experimental group,the lesions were mildest,and apparent neointimal hyperplasia was found.Conclusion pSCV-BsdRFP FoxP3 retroviruses can reduce the kidney transplantation chronic rejection reaction in rat model,and have the potential treatment effect.

BACKGROUND: Previous studies have confirmed that rabbit bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) can differentiate into osteoblasts under osteogenic induction in vitro, stably express the specific phenotype of osteoblasts and have osteogenic ability. Calf cortical bone scaffold with partial cancellous bone has good biocompatibility and degradability, which can be used as a carrier material of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. OBJECTIVE: To combine rabbit BMSCs with calf bone composite according to the basic principles of bone tissue engineering and to observe the osteogenesis in the New Zealand white rabbits after implantation of BMSCs/calf bone composite into the ilium, thereby providing a direct evidence for preliminary clinical application of tissue-engineered bone products.METHODS: BMSCs/calf cortical bone scaffold with partial cancellous bone (tissue-engineered bone group), simple calf heterogeneous bone (heterogeneous bone group) or autologous iliac bone (autologous iliac bone group) was randomly implanted into the rabbit ilium. The changes of implant surface and tissue reactions around the implant were observed.X-ray examination was performed to observe osteogenic changes at 4, 8, 12, 24 weeks after implantation. Immunohistochemistry staining was used to observe the expression of bone morphogenetic protein 2.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: After heterogeneous bone implantation, the wound healed well, and there were no systemic or local inflammation and toxicity reactions in all groups. The X-ray results showed that at postoperative 24 weeks, the implant was basically fused with the host bone in the tissue-engineered bone group, but the fusion was unsatisfactory in the heterogeneous bone group. The process of ossifications from cartilages was observed in all groups by hematoxylin-eosin staining, and bone morphogenetic protein 2 was positive for immunohistochemical staining. Findings from in vivo experiments indicate that rabbit BMSCs seeded onto the calf cortical bone scaffold with partial cancellous bone could construct tissue-engineered bone by osteoinductation in vitro in the rabbits.

Objective To summarize clinical features and explore diagnosis and treatment of femoral intercondylar notch non-bony impingement syndrome. Methods 15 patients of femoral intercondylar notch non-bony impingement syndrome were identified during arthroscopic operation of 115 patients (120 knees) with restricted knee joint extention during Oct 2004 to Dec 2007. Among these 15 patients, there were 3 cases of Bucket Handle Tear(BHT), 1 case of ACL's cyst, 3 cases of ACL tibial avulsion injury, 3 cases of synovial incarceration, and 5 cases of synovial chondroma. 9 patients were diagnosed by MRJ and 2 by X-ray before operation. All 15 patients were confirmed under arthroscopy. Results 15 patients( 15 knees) were operated and followed up for a period of 4～24 months, mean 13 months. Mean Lysholm score was 65(range, 41～75) before operation and 89(range, 75～100) after operation. Joint extension restrict was 5～25 degrees (mean 8.1 degree) before operation and 0 degree after operation. Conclusion Arthroscopy could accurately diagnose femoral Intercondylar notch non-bony impingement syndrome. Pre-operation MRI was helpful for diagnosis. If MRI and X-ray showed negative findings, diagnostic arthroscopic examination could be applied. Good subjective and objective effects could be achieved with arthroscopic operation.

AIM: To investigate the effect of IL-1 gene polymorphism on the expression of IL-1? mRNA in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. METHODS: The method of FQ-RT-PCR was used to detect the expression of IL-1? mRNA in peripheral blood mononuclear cells separated from rheumatoid arthritis patients with different IL-1? genotype. RESULTS: The expression levels of IL-1? mRNA in 20 patients who carried IL-1? 2*2 genotype were higher than patients who carried no 2*2 genotype and normal subjects. Significant difference existed among three groups. CONCLUSION: IL-1? gene polymorphism influences the transcription of IL-1?. [

Objectives To track bone marrow stem cells (BMSCs) labeled by enhanced green fluorescent protein (EGFP) and superparamagnetic iron oxide ( SPIO ) -poly-L-lysine (PLL) compound by MRI in vitro for autotransplantation into pancreas of type 1 diabetes miniature pigs. Methods The BMSCs were isolated by density gradient centrifugation and attachment culture from type 1 diabetes minipigs' bone marrow. Expressional intensity of EGFP in BMSCs transfected lentivirus-EGFP with a multiplicity of infection Different magnetic resonance scanning protocols were carried out on various density BMSCs labeled by different concentration of SPIO in various time-point in vitro. Results When SPIO concentration was 25mg/L (count in Fe3 + ), the positive Fe3+ -labeling rate of BMSCs was 93. 1%. Most of SPIO particles in BMSCs' cytoplasm were observed in secondary lysosomes, but they were not detected in important organelle as cell nucleus. Comparing with gelatin the MRI of BMSCs labeled with SPIO in the condition with 1 ×104/ml cells density and 25 mg/L Fe3+ concentration in vitro, the signal intensity changes (△SI) after BMSCs labeled with SPIO 3 weeks and 6 weeks in TSE T1WI, TSE T2WI and FLASH T2 * WI sequences were 12%, 41%, 63% and 7%, 28%, 46% respectively (P ＜ 0.01 and P ＜ 0.05, respectively).Conclusions The data showed that the porcine BMSCs labeled with SPIO and EGFP could be traced successfully in vitro by MRI in the suitable sequences.

It analyzed the definition, mechanism, characteristics of Mirror Visual Feedback and summarized the application of mirror visual feedback in recovering upper limb function after stroke patients at home and abroad, so as to provide evidences for the further research in China.

Objective To investigate the relationships between low one-minute Apgar score and the prognosis of extremely preterm infants (EPI) and extremely low birth weight infants (ELBWI). Methods Altogether 50 EPI and ELBWI who had a low one-minute Apgar score ( ≤ 7) and were admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Peking University Third Hospital from January 1,2010 to December 31, 2015 were enrolled in this study. All of them were divided into two groups according to their Apgar score: mild group (4-7) and severe group (0-3). Medical records of the subjects were reviewed and an at least 18 months follow up study was conducted. Conditions of all subjects during perinatal period and hospitalization were summarized. Outcomes and follow-up results were compared between the two groups by using Fisher exact test. Results (1) General information: Fifty infants were involved, among which 37 had a mild low Apgar score and 13 had a severe low Apgar score. The mean gestational age was (27.7±2.1) weeks and the mean birth weight was (884.4±174.3) grams. (2) Main complications (some infants with more than one complication): There were 42 cases of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome, 12 cases of pulmonary hemorrhage, 21 cases of bronchopulmonary dysplasia, 31 cases of patent ductus arteriosus, 36 cases of intraventricular hemorrhage, 22 cases of white matter damage and six cases of retinopathy of prematurity. (3) Outcomes: The survival rate was 48% (24/50) and the mortality rate was 52% (26/50). Among the 26 infants, five died despite treatment and 21 died within 72 hours after their parents giving up treatment. There were no significant differences in the survival rates, mortality rates and rates of abandon treatment between the two groups [43% (16/37) vs 8/13; 11%(4/37) vs 1/13; 46% (17/37) vs 4/13; Fisher exact test, all P>0.05]. (4) Follow-up results: Twenty-one infants were followed-up to at least 18 months of age, among which four were normal, 10 had growth retardation and recurrent respiratory tract infection and seven had motor development retardation. The incidence of motor development retardation in severe group was higher than that in mild group, and the difference between them was statistically significant (5/8 vs 2/13, Fisher exact test, P=0.046). Conclusions EPI or ELBWI with a low one-minute Apgar score have many nosocomial complications, resulting in high mortality and high incidence of motor development retardation.