Rat lens aldose reductase (AR) activity was assayed in this study with a fiuorometric method. Rat lenses were homogenized in Na, K-phosphate buffer and centrifuged at 19127 ? g, 4℃ for 15 min. The supernatant was reserved as enzyme fraction. The incubation mixture contained 135 mmol KHaPO4-Na2HPO4 buffer (pH 7.0), 100 mmol Li2SO4, 6 ?mol NADPH, 1.0 mmol DL-glyceraldehyde or 10 mmol glucose and 20/ul enzyme fraction. AR activity in diabetic rat lent have not been shown to be significantly higher than that of the con rols. This method can be used properly to screen AR inhibitors in vitro.

We described a simple method for determining glycated lipoproteins (glc Lps) in serum by agarose gel film electrophoresis, and color development with nitroblue tetrazolium. The resulting blue bands on the film were measured densitometrically at 545 nm to quantify ?-, pre-?-, and ?-glc Lps. The concentration of gfc ?-Lp in serum from diabetics was 2,2-fold higher than that in normal individuals. Diabetic patients with vascular complications had higher concentrations of glc ?-Lp than did patients without vascular complication. The concentration of glc ?-Lp (glc LDL) in serum may be a useful diagnostic indicator of diabetic vascular complications and their severity.

Aortic collagen advanced glycosylation endproduct (AGE) and collagen contents were determined in 8 streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats and 8 control rats. Ten weeks after a peritoneal injection of streplozotocin, the AGE and collagen contents were significantly increased in diabetic rats (P

Objective To investigate the differences of clinical features,pulmonary function tests,chest imaging and prognosis between patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) combined with emphysema and without emphysema.Methods A total of 43 patients with IPF and with pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE) were selected as observation group,and 40 patients with IPF and without emphysema were selected as control group.The clinical data of two groups of patients,including pulmonary function,partial pressure of oxygen,cellular components of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF),survival time were retrospectively analyzed and compared between two groups.Results The smoking index was (29 ± 17) pack years in observation group,much higher than that in control group (17 ± 15) pack years,the difference was statistically significant (P ＜ 0.05).The percentage of forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) and forced vital capacity (FVC) was (70 ± 6)％ in observation group,significantly lower than that in control group (84 ± 9)％,the difference was statistically significant (P ＜ 0.05).The percentage of diffusion capacity of carbon monoxide (DLCO) in observation group was (43 ± 11)％,significantly lower than that in control group (55 ± 17)％,the difference was statistically significant (P ＜ 0.05).The percentage of lung volume in observation group was (78 ± 12)％,significantly higher than that in control group (63 ± 11)％,the difference was statistically significant (P ＜0.05).The vital capacity was expected to account for partial pressure had no significant difference in percentage and resting arterial oxygen value between two groups (P ＞ 0.05).The total number of BALF cells,macrophages,neutrophils,lymphoeytes and eosinophils ratio had no significant difference between two groups (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion Smoking is an important risk factor of IPF with emphysema,emphysema does not affect the prognosis of patients with IPF.

Objective To analyze the survey results of iodine nutritional level among women of childbearing age,pregnant,lactating women and infants before and after the adjustment of iodine concentration in salt of Zibo City,in order to provide a scientific basis for reasonable iodine supplement.Methods The iodine content in the residents' edible salt samples was determined in 2011 and 2015.Four groups of target populations including women of childbearing age,pregnant,lactating women and infants from 7 districts and towns of Zibo were investigated to test their urinary iodine level in 2011 and 2015.The monitoring results of the two years were compared and analyzed.Results A total of 2 100 and 2 160 residents edible salt were monitored in 2011 and 2015,and the median of salt iodine were 30.2 and 22.7 mg/kg,there was statistically significant difference in the constitute of salt iodine level between the two years (x2 =141.90,P ＜ 0.01).A total of 354,402,403,362 urine samples of women of childbearing age,pregnant,lactating women and infants' were detected and the median urinary iodine were 161.80,127.20,138.80,147.10 μg/L in 2011,and 350,706,350 and 352 of the corresponding target population's urine samples were detected and the median urinary iodine were 127.80,129.95,70.20 and 152.35 μg/L in 2015.Conclusions The salt iodine median has reduced and the urinary iodine in childbearing age women and infant is in the appropriate level,while it is insufficient in the pregnant women and lactating women after the adjustment of iodized salt concentration in Zibo.It is necessary to promote health education and instruct pregnant women and lactating women to supplement iodine,additionally,surveillance of the iodine nutrition status of the targeted populations should be strengthened.

Objective To investigate the effect of recurrent patella dislocation by grafting dual-bundle semitendinosus to anatomically reconstruct of medial patellofemoral ligament(MPFL)under arthroscopy.Methods From January 2006 to January 2010,29 cases(31 knees)with recurrent dislocation of the patella were performed arthroscopic surgery,including 11 males and 18 females(20 knees)with an average age of 22 years(range,16-32).The key point of surgery was reconstruction MPFL with dual-bundle free autogenous semitendinosus by using two anchors and bone groove to fixed on the patella,and using the interference screw to fixed on the femur.Adjusting the patella reset under arthroscopy.Tibial tubercle were transferred to inside in 5 cases.All patients were followed up for an average of 14 months(ranging 9-22).The imaging evaluation included congruence angle,lateral patellofemoral angle and lateral shift.The clinical therapeutic effect was evaluated with International Knee Documentation Committee(IKDC),Lysholm and Tegner scores.Results The fear test was negative after operation.There was no redislocation and fracture of the patella during follow-up.The congruence angle,lateral patellofemoral angle and lateral shift were 5.65°±2.23°,3.52°±2.63° and 0.25±0.46 respectively at the final follow-up.The mean IKDC,Lysholm and Tegner scores were 93.20±5.33,93.02±6.08 and 6.58±0.87 respectively at the final follow-up.All were showed statistically significant differences compared with preoperation(P＜0.05).Conclusion It is demonstrated that there was a reliable short-term effect to treat recurrent patella dislocation by grafting dual-bundle semitendinosus to anatomically reconstruct of MPFL under arthroscopy.

Background and purpose:Previous studies have shown that Bubl was a critical component of the spindle checkpoint.Paclitaxel sensitivity was considered to be dependent on the functionality of this spindle checkpoint.This study investigated the effects of pEGFP-Bubl-shRNA plasmid stably transfected into the cell cycle and its sensitivity in human ovarian cancer cell line A2780.Methods:After the pEGFP-Bubl-shRNA plasmid and empty plasmids were constructed.they were transfected into A2780 cells by the Lipofectamine 2000~(TM).The nontransfected cells were the control.RT-PCR and Western blotting were used to determine the target gene and protein expression.The rate of proliferation inhibition was tested by an MTT assay,apoptosis and cell cycles were determined by flow cytometry,and the mitotic index was determined bv Hoechst33342 dye.Results:RT-PCR and Western blotting showed that pEGFP-Bubl-shRNA/A2780 group displayed a low expression of Bubl compared to the A2780 and pEGFP-Cl/A2780 group(P＜0.05).The sensitivity of the pEGFP-Bubl-shRNA/A2780 group was significantly lower than the non-transfccted and pEGFP-Cl/A2780 cells(P＜0.05).Flow cytometry revealed that the rates of G2/M phase and apoptosis were significantly lower in the pEGFP-Bubl-shRNA/A2780 group than those in the control group (P＜0.05).Conclusion:Bubl plays an important role in the paclitaxel treatment.A down-regulation of Bubl could reduce the drug sensitivity and rate of G_2/M cells in human ovarian cancer cell line A2780.

In this article, the status of spindle assembly checkpoint and the alteration of its major component, Mad2 protein level were examined in A2780 and SKOV3 ovarian cancer cell lines. Recombinant eukaryotic expression plasmid pEGFP-Mad2 was transfected into paclitaxel-resistant SKOV3 cells and Mad2 protein was knocked down by Mad2-specific siRNA in paclitaxel-sensitive A2780 cells. Then the expression level of Mad2 gene was detected by Western blotting. Flow cytometry revealed that SKOV3 cells were not fully arrested in G(2)/M phase in contrast to A2780 cells in the presence of paclitaxel. However, paclitaxel sensitivity assay showed that sensitivity to paclitaxel was reversed after the transfection in both cell lines in terms of number of cells arrested at G(2)/M phase and the expression of Bcl-2 was significantly changed. These results suggest that weakened spindle checkpoint with reduced expression of Mad2 is associated with resistance to paclitaxel in ovarian cells and Bcl-2 may be involved in this process.

Objective To evaluate the value of serum E2 levels during COH in predicting IVF-ET outcome. Method Data from 311 IVF-ET cycles received long protocol were collected and analyzed according to E 2 levels 5 days after stimulation:Group A (E2≤500 pmol/L), Group B (500 2 000 pmol/L). Results In groups with E2>1 000 pmol/L, the conditions of oocyte and embryo are higher than E2<1 000 pmol/L. With the increase of E2 levels, period cancellation rate increases. When E2> 2 000 pmol/L, the pregnancy rate become lowest. Conclusion E2 levels among 1 000~1 500 pmol/L during early COH predicts a better pregnancy outcome.

Objective To describe a new technique with mini-open reconstruction of lateral ligaments of ankle with partial tendon of its peroneus brevis and evaluate its effect in treatment of chronic lateral ankle instability. Methods A total of 11 cases of chronic lateral ankle instability;at mean age of 27.6 years(16-42 years),were treated with mini-open reconstruction of the lateral ligaments of the ankle with partial tendon of its peroneus brevis.The mean delay between the initial episode of ankle sprain and the surgery was 10.3 months(4-32 months).Postoperatively,all cases were examined with MRI,stress X-rays and comparative stability of bilateral ankle inspection at clinical follow-up.The function of the ankle were evaluated bv American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS)score and ankle-hind foot scale. Results The average duration of follow-up was 17.5 months(12-37 months).The mean AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score was 88.3 points(72-96 points)at the time of the latest follow-up,including excellent result in 6 cases(55%),good in 4(36%)and fair in 1(9%).MRI results showed that the ruptured lateral collateral ligaments of the ankle were repaired and remodeled very well in all patients.There was no recurrence of the ankle instability or other complications. Conclusion Mini-open reconstruction of the lateral ligaments of ankle with partial tendon of its peroneus brevis is safe and effective for treatment of chronic lateral ankle instability.