BACKGROUND:β-catenin is the most critical signaling molecule in the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, which is involved in the regulation of cellproliferation, differentiation and tissue self-healing balance.
OBJECTIVE:To construct a stableβ-catenin over-expression lentivirus-mediated vector and to transfect mesenchymal stem cells line for investigating its effects on proliferation and migration of mesenchymal stem cells.
METHODS:Over-expression vector, PLV-EF1A-catenin-RFP, was constructed and transfected the 293T cellto infect mesenchymal stem cells, and positive cells were selected with puromycin. The up-regulated efficiency of targetingβ-catenin gene at mRNA level was detected by real-time quantitative PCR, the effect on proliferation of mesenchmal stem cellwas assayed by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay and growth curve, and the migration ability was detected by Transwel motility assay.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The lentiviral vector targetingβ-catenin gene was constructed successful y, and a stable mesenchymal stem cellline that up-regulatedβ-catenin was established. Real-time quantitative PCR results showed that the expression ofβ-catenin gene was efficiently up-regulated by infecting PLV-EF1A-catenin-RFP (P<0.05). The 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay and growth curve showed that celldoubling time was shortened after infected with pLV-EF1A-catenin-RFP (P<0.05), indicating that the over-expression of theβ-catenin gene successful y increased the proliferative capability of mesenchymal stem cells. The Transwel assay also showed similar increasing results on the migration ability (P<0.01). The lenvivirus-mediated over-expression of theβ-catenin gene can be used to increase the proliferation and migration abilities of the mesenchymal stem cells.

BACKGROUND:Previous studies have verified that mesenchymal stem cells could be transplanted into inflammatory bowel mucosa to repair inflammatory bowel tissue. OBJECTIVE:To observe the differential gene expression in large intestine before and after mesenchymal stem celltransplantation in repair of inflammatory bowel tissue of rats using microarray technology, and to primarily discover the main genes during mesenchymal stem celltransplantation, differentiation, and reparation in inflammatory colorectal tissue region. METHODS:Healthy Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into two groups. Experimental rat models of inflammatory bowel disease were established using trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid via enema. At 24 hours after model establishment, green fluorescent protein-labeled mesenchymal stem cells were infused via the caudal vein. The control group was treated with physiological saline by enema, instead of trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid. At 28 days, large intestine was obtained from the experimental group and control group. Differential y expressed genes were screened in the experimental and control groups using microarray technique. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The microarray analysis results showed that there were 388 differential genes in the control and experimental groups (P<0.05, FC>2), in which 191 were up-expressed, and 197 were down-expressed. Al of these genes were mainly involved in inflammatory reaction, immune reaction and celldifferentiation. In the top 10 up-regulation and down-regulation differential genes (total y 20 genes), 3 genes were involved in inflammation, 3 genes were involved in immune reaction, and 2 genes were related to stem celldifferentiation. In the 388 genes, 33 were related to signaling pathways (P<0.05), 6 related to inflammation, 8 related to immunity, and 5 related to stem celldifferentiation. Results suggested that the main genes involved in mesenchymal stem cells in repair of inflammatory bowel tissue were primarily screened using gene expression microarray technique.

Objective To investigate the mechanism of nuclear factor-kappa B(NF-κB)in thioactamide(TAA)induced acute hepatic injury.Methods Seventy-eight Wistar rats were randomly divided into normal group(n=18),TAA model group(n=30)and pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate (PDTC)pretreated group(n=30).The rats in PDTC group were received 100 rag/kg of PDTC 1 h before induction of the model.Every 10 rats in TAA group and PDTC pretreated group and 6 rats in normal group were sacrificed at 6,24,48 hour after induction of the model tO mesure levels of endotoxin,tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α and interleukin(IL)-6.The expression of the intercellular adhesion molecular(ICAM)-1 in hepatic tissue was tested using RT-PCR and the NF-κB activity was 48 hour were higher in TAA group[(87.11±8.23)%.(78.55±6.82)%and(74.27±6.26)%,respectively]than those in normal group[(4.64±1.82)%,(4.55±1.67)%and(4.91±2.12)%,all comparison with normal group(P＜0.01).The serum concentration of endotoxin and TNF-α in PDTC pretreated group were higher than those in normal group(P＜0.0 1).but lower than those in TAA with ticrmal group(P＜0.01).The serum concentration of IL-6 in PDTC pretreated group was higher at 24 and 48 hour than those in normal group(P＜0.01),but lower than thoes in TAA group(P＜group(P＜0.01).The expression of ICAM-1 in PDTC pretreated group was higher than that in immunohistochemical examination showed that liver necrosis was folund in TAA group and PDTC pretreated group.Conclusion The Nuclear factor-κB may aggravate the injury of liver by promoting expressions of TNF-α,IL-6 and ICAM-1.

Recombinant AAV serotype 8 (rAAV8) vector is new and promising for gene delivery,which transduces muscular and hepatic cells highly efficiently. The transduction varies with the administration routes. It was observed that the rAAV8 virus injected intraperitoneally had been delivered to many different tissues through the blood circulation and resulted in extensive and prolonged gene expression. The interest gene (human coagulation factor Ⅸ) has been highly expressed via the rAAV8 vector injected intraperitoneally into mice at the dose of 5?1010 gc/ mouse. Considerable expression was detected in mouse plasma at two weeks after the administration. Expression peak up to 1 000% level compared to the UCRP occurred between 1~2 months after administration, and then the expression declined gradually but obvious expression persisted at 4 months post administration. APTT test proved the clotting activity of the recombinant hFⅨ in mouse plasma. Immunohistochemical assay showed that the human coagulation factor has been expressed significantly in several organs including liver, kidney, heart and muscles (abdominal and hindleg). These suggest that the rAAV8 virus injected intraperitoneally has been delivered via blood circulation and transduced different cells of multi-organs, and the product of the gene mediated by the rAAV8 vector is biologically active.

Objective To compare and explore the curative effects of elective operation and emergency operation in treating atlantoaxial vertebral segmental spinal canal space-occupying lesions.Methods Thirty-two patients suffering from atlanto-axial vertebral segmental spinal canal space-occupying lesions treated in our hospital from May 2010 to April 2015 were selected and divided into the emergency operation group (group A,n =14) and elective operation group (group B,n =18).The emergency and elective operations were adopted respectively.Then the operation time,intraoperative blood loss,JOA score,ODI index,VAS score,postoperative imaging(MRI) and effect satisfaction degree were compared between the two groups.Results After treatment,the JOA score in the group A was (25.23±4.47) points,which was higher than (22.10±3.56) points in the group B,and the difference was statistically significant (t=3.67,P＜0.05).The ODI index and VAS score of the two groups all were decreased.The ODI index in the group A was (18.56±3.10) points,which in the group B was (21.56±4.37) points,and there was statistically significant difference between the two groups (t=3.76,P＜0.05).The VAS score in the group A was (1.89 ±-0.53)points,which in the group B was (3.16±0.89)points,the difference was statistically significant between the two groups (t=3.76,P＜0.05).Before surgery and at postoperative 1 month,the spinal cord function classification(Frankel grade) of the two groups had no statistically significant difference between the two groups(Z=-0.18,P=0.85＞0.05,Z=-0.52,P=0.60＞0.05).The operation time had no statistical difference between the group A and B[(120.23±9.02)min vs.(126.25±12.12)min,P＞0.05].The intraoperative bleeding volume had had no statistical difference between the group A and B [(211.26±12.25)mL vs.(220.43±17.58)mL,P＞ 0.05].After one month of treatment,the satisfaction degree in the group A was 92.56 ％,which was higher than 72.22％ in the group B,and the difference was statistically significant (Z=-2.13,P＜0.05).Conclusion Emergency operation in treating atlantoaxial segment spinal space occupying lesions can effectively improve the therapeutic effect,and has higher patients satisfaction after treatment.Therefore which is worth promoting and applying.

BACKGROUND: The choice of suitable bone graft substitute is vital for spinal fusion treatment, which can solve some limitations caused by autogenous bone graft and other materials. OBJECTIVE: To investigate properties of different bone graft fusion materials, and to explore their application in dog spinal fusion of lumbar vertebral body. METHODS: Forty-five Chinese rural dogs were enrol ed to prepare lumbar interbody fusion models, and then were randomized into three groups transplanted with autogenous ilium, recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 composite or al ograft ilium, respectively. Afterwards, effects of different materials in the lumbar interbody fusion were analyzed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The fusion rate of the composite group was significantly higher than those of the other groups (P < 0.05). Oswestry dysfunction index of the composite group was significantly lower than those of the other groups after surgery (P < 0.05). Hematoxylin-eosin staining showed that dogs achieved complete bony fusion, continuous bone trabecula gradual y formed, and there was no gap between the transplanted bone and the bone surface in the composite group compared with the other groups at 12 weeks after surgery. These results demonstrate that recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 composites can significantly promote the spinal fusion superior to autologous and al ogeneic bone grafts.

OBJECTIVE To improve capability of nosocomial infection(NI) prevention and control in reusable textiles management.METHODS In an investigation to previous reused textiles handled procedure,care to keep from creation of potential infectious aerosols should not be taken in contaminated textiles collection,transportation of clean and soiled textile was done in undistinguished uncovered vehicles,sorting room shared a common space with dressing room and washing room,and personal protection was not performed in handling contaminated textiles.RESULTS A series of NI management as follows effectively were adopted in hospital laundry.Appropriate bags were adopted for collecting used textiles or fabrics at the point of generation and subsequently closed securely for transportation of them to the laundry.An independent sorting area with exclusive ventilation system was separated from other parts of the laundry.Hand hygiene facilities and products and appropriate personal protective equipments were available.Transportation and storage of clean from soiled textiles were separated.CONCLUSIONS Appropriate handling and processing textiles in infectious disease hospital plays key role in NI management.

This study was aimed to evaluate effects of different production techniques of Shuxue Tongmai (SXTM) capsules for blood coagulation function and thrombosis formation among mice. The observation was made on the clot-ting time, bleeding time and instauration rate of collagen-adrenaline model of mice. The results showed that com-pared with SXTM II and Ⅲ production technique, the SXTM I production technique of the same dosage group can prolong the clotting time of mice significantly (P < 0.05), and increase the instauration rate of collagen-adrenaline model of mice significantly (P< 0.05). There was no significant difference on the bleeding time of mice between the SXTM I production technique of same dosage group and the saline group. It was concluded that the SXTM had an-ticoagulative and antithrombotic effects. And the SXTM I production technique receives better effects.

Objective To investigate the therapeutic effect of anteromedial ankle approach for talus fracture.Methods From January 2012 to October 2018,the data of 28 cases of talus fracture treated by anteromedial ankle approach were retrospectively analyzed,including 26 males and 2 females,aged 24-61 years with an average of 38.6 years.All 25 cases of closed injuries and 3 cases of open injuries were fresh injuries.There were 16 cases of traffic injuries,8 falling injuries,2 heavy object injuries and 2 sprains.Among the 28 patients,17 were talus neck fractures,and according to Hawkins talus neck fracture classification,there were 1 case of type Ⅰ,12 type Ⅱ,and 4 type Ⅲ.There were 11 cases of talus fracture,which were classified according to Sneppen talus fracture types:2 cases of type Ⅰ,8 cases of type Ⅱ and 1 case of type Ⅴ.Among them,2 cases of talus neck fracture complicated with T12 vertebral body fractures and 2 cases complicated with calcaneal fractures.The time from injury to operation for 3 patients with open fracture was 3-6 hours.25 cases of closed fracture injuries took 2-10 hours to operate,with an average time of 5.6 hours.All patients were fixed with cannulated screws through the anteromedial ankle approach.The weight-bearing time and strength of lower limbs were determined according to fracture healing after surgery.The ankle function was evaluated by American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Score.Results All 28 patients were followed up for 23 to 82 months,with an average of 37.5 months.All fractures healed.The healing time of talus neck fracture was 3.5-8 months,with an average of 5 months.The healing time of talus fracture was 3-7 months,averaging 4.5 months.At the latest follow-up,AOFAS score ranged from 68 to 100,with an average of 82.5 points,including excellent in 15 cases,good in 8 cases,fair in 4 cases and poor in 1 case,with the excellent and good rate of 82.1％ (23/28).There were no signs of fracture displacement,malunion,loosening and prolapse of internal fixation,fracture and ischemic necrosis of talus after operation.Traumatic arthritis occurred in 9 patients,with an incidence rate of 32.1％ (9/28).Tibial joint was involved in 5 cases,talus joint in 3 cases,tibialis in 1 case and talus joint in 1 case.Among them,traumatic arthritis occurred in 2 cases of open injury.Nine patients (32.1％) suffered from traumatic arthritis 6-10 months after operation,with an average of 8 months.According to conservative treatments such as weight control,ankle immobilization,physiotherapy,anti-inflammatory and analgesic,nutrition of articular cartilage drugs,joint traction and plasty were given.The patients' conditions improved to different degrees and could tolerate walking and normal life and work.Conclusion The anteromedial ankle approach has the advantages of minimal vessel injuries,clear exposure for direct reduction,low rate of necrosis of talus and satisfactory curative effect.

Objective: To understand the mental sub-health status of Chinese adolescents and its correlation with muscle strength index, and to provide information for relevant research in mental health and muscle strength development of Chinese adolescents. Methods: A total of 16 545 adolescents aged 13-22 year-old in six administrative regions of China were administered with the Adolescent Sub-Health Multidimensional Assessment Questionnaire (MSQA). Muscle strength indicatros were tested and its relations with mental sub-health were analyzed. Results: The detection rates of Chinese adolescents emotional problems, character problems, social adjustment difficulties, and mental sub-health status were 25.5%, 25.0%, 16.0%, and 19.7%, respectively. The detection rates of mental sub-health status of adolescents in the group of muscle index P75 were 30.3%, 19.0%, and 10.4%, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant(χ2=522.03, P<0.01). Logistic regression analysis showed that junior high school(OR=2.55), high school(OR=2.27), male students(OR=1.15), muscle index Conclusion There is a correlation between the mental sub-health of Chinese adolescents and the muscle strength index. The higher the muscle strength index, the lower detection rate of mental sub-health.