Objective To study the reference values and related factors of tympanometry for children between 2 and 15 year-old .Methods From December 2014 to March 2015 ,a total of 120 children (240 ears total) among 2 to 15 year-old (6 .95-3 .12) with Type A tympanograms received the singe -frequency component tympanometry test ,including acoustic equivalent volume (Vea ) ,peak-compensated static admittance (Ytm ) ,tympanometric peak pressure (TPP) and tympanometric gradient (TG) .With the results of each test ,the relationships were conducted according to the differences of age and gender .The outcomes also were compared with the recent studies abroad .Re-sults The difference of TPP was statistically significant among the gender group ,and the differences of Vea and TPP were statistically significant between different age groups ,2-6 year pre-school children and 7~15 yr school children .Conclusion The normative values of each tests were significantly different between Chinese and western children of 2-15 years .We would speculate that the differences of TPP in the age and gender group have changed with the physiological characteristics of Eustachian tubes and eardrums and the differences among male and female .

In recent years, along with the in-depth research of Y-STRs, a lot of new loci are found and applied in forensic medicines. To solve some questions, the International Society of Forensic Genetics have published two guidance and recommendations successively concerning the Y-STRs in 2001 and 2005, which clarify contents regarding the term, the nomenclature principle of loci and alleles and the population genetics et al of Y-STRs. This report mainly describes the nomenclature principle of loci and alleles of Y-STRs.

Physical examination of the nervous system is a very practical clinical skill.Based on our experience,we have found that conventional teaching approaches are not satisfactory in fully enabling medical trainees to master these skills and use them efficiently in clinical settings.Therefore we have developed a novel approach which involves prioritizing and standardizing examination procedures,imposing goal-oriented practices,improving teaching methodology and intensifying repeatitive exercises.This systemic approach has yielded considerable success that is not achievable through conventional teachings.

Collagen (Coll), as the basic material of matrix scaffolds for cell growth, has been widely used in the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. In this study, collagen protein was modified by L-lysine (Lys), and cross-linked by genipin (GN) to prepare the L-lysine-modified collagen (Lys-Coll-GN) scaffolds. Microstructure, pore size, porosity, stability and biocompatibility of Lys-Coll-GN scaffolds were observed. The results showed that the bond between L-lysine and collagen protein molecule was formed by generating amide linkage, and mouse embryo fibroblasts proliferation was not inhibited in the Lys-Coll-GN scaffolds. In the multiple comparisons of Coll-scaf- folds, Coll-GN scaffolds and Lys-Coll-GN scaffolds, Coll-scaffolds was the worst in mechanical characteristics while the highest in biodegradation rate. Compared to Coll-GN scaffolds, Lys-Coll-GN scaffolds had more fiber structure, higher interval porosity (P<0. 01). Although the tensile stress of Lys-Coll-GN scaffolds reduced significantly, its e- longation length extended when the scaffolds was fractured (P<0. 01). The percentage of Lys-Coll-GN scaffolds residual weight was lower than that of Coll-GN scaffolds after all the scaffolds were treated by collagenase for 5 days (P<0. 01). This study suggested that Lys-Coll-GN scaffold had good biocompatibility, and it improved the mechanical property and degradation velocity for collagen-based scaffold. This study gave a new predominant type of tissue engineering scaffold for the regenerative medicine.
Animals ; Biocompatible Materials ; chemistry ; Cell Proliferation ; Collagen ; chemistry ; Cross-Linking Reagents ; Fibroblasts ; cytology ; Iridoids ; chemistry ; Lysine ; chemistry ; Mice ; Porosity ; Tissue Engineering ; Tissue Scaffolds

Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous ; pathology ; Breast Neoplasms ; pathology ; Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast ; pathology ; Carcinoma, Renal Cell ; pathology ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell ; pathology ; Cystadenocarcinoma, Mucinous ; pathology ; Cystadenoma, Mucinous ; pathology ; Female ; Giant Cells ; pathology ; Humans ; Osteoclasts ; pathology ; Ovarian Neoplasms ; pathology ; Pancreatic Neoplasms ; pathology ; Thyroid Carcinoma, Anaplastic ; Thyroid Neoplasms ; pathology ; Tongue Neoplasms ; pathology ; Urologic Neoplasms ; pathology

Objective To investigate the clinical value of the combined detection of manganese superoxide dismutase (Mn-SOD)genetic polymorphism and lipoprotein phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2)in the early diagnosis of coronary heart disease (CHD).Methods 92 cases of coronary heart disease patients and 78 cases of healthy control group were selected.The activ-ity of Lp-PLA2,the activity of Mn-SOD and genotype of Mn-SOD 9 Ala/Val genetic polymorphism were detected in the ser-um of each group via the use of colorimetry,continuous monitoring technique and gene-sequencing method respectively and then the correlation of serum Mn-SOD,Lp-PLA2 and Mn-SOD genetic polymorphism with CHD were analyzed.Results The Lp-PLA2 activity in serum of CHD groups with Mn-SOD 9 VV genotype was statistically significantly higher than that of patients with the AV+AA genotype (P<0.01).The serum Mn-SOD activity in patients with VV genotype was signifi-cantly lower than that of those with AV+AA genotype (P<0.01).Conclusion Combined detection of Mn-SOD 9 Ala/Val genetic polymorphism and Lp-PLA2 activityin the serum can provide an important foundation for the diagnosis and predic-tion of coronary heart disease.

AIM:To investigate the effect of 18 alpha-glycyrrhetinic acid (18α-GA) on delaying the senescent progress and promoting the proliferation in late-passage bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells ( BMSCs ) .METHODS:Late-passage BMSCs were incubated with 2.0 mg /L 18α-GA or the same volume of DMSO for 30 d, and the cells were harvested to determine the proteasome activity .The expression of senescence-related proteins p53, p21 and p16 was detec-ted by senescence-associated β-galactosidase ( SA-β-Gal) staining and Western blot .The cell proliferation , the expression level of cell cycle-related proteins and cell cycle distribution of the cells were measured by CCK -8 assay, BrdU incorpora-tion, Western blot and flow cytometry.RESULTS:Compared with DMSO group, the proteasome activity in 18α-GA group increased significantly by about 0.2 times (P<0.01).SA-β-Gal-positive cells in 18α-GA group decreased, and cell stai-ning was lighter.The contents of p53 and p21 in 18α-GA group were decreased (P<0.05).The results of CCK-8 assay showed that the A value in 18α-GA group was 0.3 times higher than that in DMSO group (P<0.01).BrdU incorporation showed the increased proliferation in 18α-GA group compared with DMSO group ( P<0.05).The cells in G1 phase in 18α-GA group decreased significantly compared with DMSO group , while the cells in S phase increased significantly ( P<0.05).The expression level of cyclin D1 in 18α-GA group was 2.8 times higher than that in DMSO group (P<0.01), and the CDK4 level was 1.4 times higher than that in DMSO group (P<0.05).CONCLUSION:Activation of the pro-teasome activity by 18α-GA delays the aging process in the BMSCs and promotes the cell proliferation via up -regulation of the cell cycle-related proteins .

Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; therapeutic use ; Humans ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; methods ; Phytotherapy ; Treatment Outcome

Objective To investigate the pathogenesy of postmenopausal osteoporosis and the influence of leptin on osteoporosis.Methods Healthy woman volunteers with different ages were divided into four groups: 25～34 years old(n=37),35～44 years old(n=31),45～54 years old(n=30),postmenopausal women 55～65 years old(n=40),with no significant difference in BMI among each groups.The serum levels of leptin,follicle-stimulating hormone(FSH),luteinizing,hormone(LH),beta-estradiol(E_2),testosterong(T),boneglaprotein(BGP),alkaline phosphates(ALP),tatrate-resistantacid phosphatase(TRAP),interleukin-6(IL-6),plasma calcium(Ca) and phosphate(P) were detected.Results The serum levels of leptin and BGP increased with the age in the nonobese women group.The serum levels of FSH,IL-6 and TRAP increased while those of E_2 and BMD decreased in the postmenopausal women compared with other groups.Conclusion Leptin serves as an important factor in promoting bone formation during bone rebuilding of postmenopausal women.The serum levels of leptin and BGP increase and bone formation increases.The E_2 and leptin contribute to the enhancement of bone formation and bone absorption in the postmenopausal women.The level of E_2 decreases but it acts more efficiently than leptin.The bone absorption is faster than bone formation,which contributes to the pathopoiesis of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.