Objective Rat glial cell derived neurotrophic factor(GDNF) gene and tyrosine hydroxylase(TH) gene were widely used in gene therapy of Parkinson's Disease(PD).The present study was designed to investigate whether the two target genes GDNF and TH could express simultaneously in one adeno-associated virus(AAV)vector and to discuss the probability of using it in gene therapy of PD.Methods RNA of GDNF and TH in HEK293 packaging cells were examined by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR).Expressions of GDNF and TH in infected bone marrow stromal cells(BMSCs) and rat brain coronal sections were examined with immunocytochemistry and immunohistochemistry assay.Results RNA of GDNF and TH were detected in HEK293 packaging cells.Expressions of this two genes were observed in both bone marrow stromal cells and brain sections of rats.Theexpression efficiency of AAV-LacZ was about 50% in HEK293 packaging cells and approximately 15% in infected BMSCs and the expressions of TH and GDNF on the AAV-GDNF/TH virus injected points both had significant differences(P

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Objective To investigate the ECG atypical changes in acute myocardial infarction(AMI). Meth-ods 352 patients with AMI were selected sequentially and examined by electrocardiogram(ECG) ,Holter of 24h,my-ocardial enzymes testing and coronary angiography, and electrocardio-monitoring was performed at the same time. Data were analyzed by statistics. Results The incidence of ECG atypical changes in patients with AMI was 14. 5%. The ECG atypical changes including Q wavelet with the elevation value of ST segment, the delays of Q wave and the only changes of ST-T. Conclusion The above several kind of ECG performane are present in atypical AMI.

BACKGROUND: Chitosan/poly (3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) copolymer has been paid close attention for special biological source of Chitosan and PHB. However, there has been no proper method for them to polymerize effectively.OBJECTIVE: To prepare chitosan/PHB graft copolymer in a homogeneous medium, using a gentle initiator.DESIGN, TIME and SETTING: This study, a single-sample experiment, was performed at the Research Center of Chemistry, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China from August 2007 to October 2007.MATERIALS: Chitosan: DD=100%, Mη=123000, Kyoto, Japan. PHB was purchased from Aldrich chemicals and the molecular weight was 10000.METHODS: Chitosan was grafted with poly (3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) in acetic acid/dimethyl sulfoxide system, and benzoyl peroxide (BPO) was used as initiator. The reaction temperature was 85℃ and the reaction continued for 5 hours with nitrogen protection. Grafting reaction and the chemical structure of the copolymer were confirmed by infrared analysis, NMR and elemental analysis. The crystal form and thermal stability of copolymer were characterized with wide-angel X-ray diffraction (WAXD) and thermogravimetric/differential thermal analysis balance, respectively.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The chemical structure of copolymer, crystal form as well as thermal stability.RESULTS: Grafting reaction was confirmed by infrared analysis, NMR and elemental analysis. Wide angle X-ray diffraction and thermogravimetric analysis indicated that graft copolymer was different from chitosan and PHB in crystalline morphology, and had a good thermal stability.CONCLUSION: Using BPO as initiator, chitosan/PHB grafting copolymer is prepared and it has a steady property.

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0.05). The median duration of survival was 11.5 months for TEP gr oup versus 8.5 months for EP group (P0.05,no statistical difference). The main toxicity wa s myelosuppression for the two groups.The incidence rate of Ⅲ～Ⅳ degree neutro p enia and thrombocytopenia was higher in the TEP group than that in the EP group( P

Objective To study the expression of glycosylphosphatidylinositol(GPI) anchored protein in lymphocyte subsets of healthy individuals. Methods Flow cytometry and two/three color McAbs were used to detect CD59 expression in granulocytes, lymphocytes and subsets. Results In 50 samples, granulocytes mainly showed a single population of cells strongly positive for CD59, the percentage of CD59 expression was (98.6?1 5)%. Lymphocytes had a small population of weakly positive and negative for CD59, positive cells being (90 0? 14.9)%. CD3 +T cells had a similar profile as that of total lymphocytes, but there were more weakly positive /negative cells and less strong positive cells. As compared with CD3 +T cells, CD4 +T cells had a larger population of strongly positive for CD59, positive cells being (92.9?8.1)%; while CD8 +T cells had a smaller population of strongly positive, positive cells being (74.6?9.1)%. CD59 expression of activated T cells was between that of CD3 +and CD8 +T cells. CD45RA +and CD45RO +T cells both had a similar profile like that of CD3 +T cells. CD20 +B cells showed a similar profile to that of granulocytes, positive cells being (96.3?0 6)%. Conclusions Population of low or negative expression of CD59 among the lymphocytes of healthy controls was related to T cells, especially CD8 +T cells. B cells had uniform positive expression of CD59, and could be a candidate for detecting PNH.

0.05).The annual incidence of haemorrahagia was 0.49% in the low intensity group compared with 3.74% in the standard intensity group,and there was significant difference (P

Objective To study the inductive effect of targeted UVB phototherapy on skin hyperpigmentation and its mechanism.Methods Ten brownish guinea pigs were used to develop experimental models.After depilation,four adjacent areas were selected on the back of each guinea pigs and served as the control,low-dose,moderate-dose and high-dose group to receive targeted UVB irradiation with a cumulative dose of O,2500,3500,4500 mJ/cm2,respectively.After 6-week irradiation,the guinea pigs were sacrificed and skin sampies were obtained.The hyperpigmentation induced by UVB irradiation was estimated by naked eyes,staining for melanocytes(Imokawa method)and melanin granules(Masson-Fontana staining),respectively.Immunohistochemistry was carried out to determine the level of nitric oxide synthase and HE staining to observe epidermal histological changes.Results A statistical difference was observed in the pigmentation score,quantity of melanin granules and dopa-positive melanocyte number among the four groups (P<0.05),and the moderatedose group was higher than the high-dose group in terms of these parameters.The expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase increased in a radiation dose-dependent manner,and the median value for inducible nitric oxide synthase expression level was 0.50,1.25,1.75,2.00 in the control,low-dose,moderate-dose and highdose group,respectively(P<0.05).Conclusions Targeted UVB phototherapy can induce hyperpigmentation of the skin in brownish guinea pigs in a dose-dependent manner,but higher dose may not work better.To irradiate with an initial dose close to or slightly higher than the minimum erythema dose may result in a satisfactory effect with reduced cumulative dose and potential risk for cancer.