OBJECTIVE: To obtain the microcrystal agents of sorafenib and examine the in vivo anti-tumor efficiency of sorafenib-microcrystal on hepatocellular carcinoma cells. METHODS: The solubilizing solution or microcrystal of sorafenib was obtained. A highly aggressive HCC cell line, MHCC97-H, was used to form the subcutaneous or intra-hepatic tumor model in nude mice. Sorafenib-solution or microcrystal was injected into tumors. The clearance curve or anti-tumor efficiency of solubilizing solution or microcrystal was identified. Endogenous of EMT related indicators was identified by qPCR. RESULTS: Sorafenib slowly released in tumor tissues by sorafenib-microcrystal but not sorafenib-solution. Treatment of sorafenib-microcrystal inhibited the in vivo growth of MHCC97-H cells. CONCLUSION: The microcrystal agents of sorafenib is prepared. This work also establishes the in vivo anti-tumor efficiency of sorafenib-microcrystal on HCC cells.

ObjectiveTo review the clinical characteristics of patients with gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue(MALT) lymphoma and to investigate the effects of Helicobacter pylori (Hp) eradication therapy in these patients.MethodsClinical data of ninety-five patients with gastic MALT lymphoma were reviewed with respect to their clinical manifestations,endoscopic features,histopathological features and Hp infection.The follow-up data of patients treated by Hp eradication therapy were analyzed.The survival curve was calculated with Kaplan-Meier,while the predictive factors for resistance to Hp eradiation were then analyzed by using Cox proportional hazards model.ResultsThe clinical manifestations and endoscopic features of 85 patients with gastric MALT lymphoma were non-specific.Hp positive was found in 97.9％ (93/95) patients at presentation,and 36 patients were treated by Hp eradication with a median follow-up duration of ( 58.1 ± 29.9) months.Total remission was achieved in 94.4％ ( 34/36),including 24 complete remission 10 partial remission.Therapy failure occurred in 2 patients.3-year survival rate of patients treated by Hp eradication were 86.2％ (25/29). Cox multivariate analysis showed that age ( ≥60 years),multiple lesions and non-superficial lesions were independent predictors of resistance to Hp eradication therapy.ConclusionGastric MALT lymphoma is associated with Hp infection.Eradication of Hp can effectively induce remission in these patients.

ObjectiveTo study the relationship between C-erbB-2 and estrogen (ER) and progesterone (PR) receptors, and the relationship between C-erbB-2, ER, PR with histologic grade. MethodsTo detect ER, PR and C-erbB-2 states by using immunohistochemical analysis and fluorescence in situ hybridization for C-erbB-2 in 163 unselected invasive breast carcinomas. ResultsC-erbB-2, ER ,PR were expressed in 21.5％ ,64.4％ ,44.2％ of 163 cases respectivly . 5 pure mucinous carcinomas , 3 tubular carcinomas and 1 micropapillary carcinoma were ER + ( 100.0％ ) 、C-erbB-2 - ( 100.0％ ) and PR + (40.0％ ,66.7％, 100.0％ ). C-erbB-2 was positive in 22.3％ of grade Ⅱ and 27.0％ of grade Ⅲ invasive ductal carcinomas and negative in all grade Ⅰ invasive ductal carcinomas.ER and PR expression were decreased significantly in C-erbB-2 + tumors compared with C-erbB-2 - tumors( ER,25. 7％ vs 75.0％ ; PR,25.7％ vs 49.2％ ). Although ER or PR expression is decreased in C-erbB-2 + tumors, a substantial proportion of them still express ER or PR. ConclusionC-erbB-2 overexpression or amplifcation was limited to a minority of invasive breast carcinomas. Tumour grade was an independent predictor for ER expression. ER was expressed in small number of high-grade and in large number of grade Ⅰ invasive ductal carcinomas. C-erbB-2 overexpression or amplification essentially was limited to grades Ⅱ and Ⅲ ductal carcinomas and correlated inversely with ER or PR expression.

Objective To investigate the characteristics,treatment and prognosis of the gastrointes-tinal iatrogenic perforation resulting from endoscopic operations.Methods The clinical data of the 107 pa-tients with gastrointestinal iatrogenic perforations caused by endoscopic operations from October 2003 to Octo-ber 2013 were retrospectively studied,and the characteristics,treatment and prognosis of these patients were analysed.Results The incidence of the gastrointestinal iatrogenic perforation resulting from endoscopic oper-ations was 0.041%(107 /263 549,among which 0.006% was diagnostic(13 /232 011),and 0.298% was therapeutic (94 /31 538).A total of 107 patients with gastrointestinal iatrogenic chose conservative medical management,endoscopic clipping or surgery according to different conditions after perforations.All patients had good prognosis.Conclusion Endoscopic therapeutic operations are more likely to lead to the occurrence of iatrogenic gastrointestinal perforations compared with diagnostic operations.And most patients could get good prognosis as long as the appropriate treatment is performed when the perforation occurs.

OBJECTIVETo analyse the genetic relationship of local strains of dengue type 1 viruses isolated in different years and regions from Guangdong Province, and to explore the genetic links with strains of adjacent countries by comparing with the sequences of relevant strains in Genbank.

METHODSThe viral RNAs were extracted and used for one-step reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) to amplify the partial nucleotide fragments in E/NS1 gene junction which were then cloned into the plasmid pBluescript II SK for sequencing, the results were analysed by DNASTAR software.

RESULTSThe phylogenetic tree of the sequenced 14 strains of dengue type 1 viruses branches into two genotypic groups. The nucleotide sequences showed a maximal homologies of 99.2% with Indonesia strains, 100% with Philippines strains and 98.8% with Thailand strains.

CONCLUSIONSThe dengue type 1 viruses of Guangdong Province are closely related to the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand strains, which may indicate the possibility of importation from those countries.

Base Sequence ; China ; Dengue Virus ; classification ; genetics ; isolation & purification ; Genes, Viral ; genetics ; Sequence Analysis, DNA ; Sequence Homology, Nucleic Acid

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relationship between serum levels of soluble Fas(sFas), soluble Fas li gand(sFasL), soluble IL-2 receptor(sIL-2R) and coronary heart disease (CHD). METHODS: With enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) tests, sFas, sFasL and sIL-2R were measured in the sera from 30 patients with CHD and 26 subjects without CHD as controls. RESTULTS: Mean level of sFas was significantly higher in patients with CHD than in controls [(1 583.41+/-174.46)ng/L compared with (1 374.55+/-142.42)ng/L, P<0.01]. Compared with the controls, the mean level of sIL-2R was significantly higher in patients with CHD [(944.50+/-395.59)ng/L compared with (652.45+/-163.36)ng/L P<0.01]. Moreover, in patients with CHD sFas and sIL-2R were positively correlated (r=0.418 P<0.05). Whereas no such difference was found between both groups in sFasL (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: High levels of serum sFas and sIL-2R were associated with CHD, and elevation of sFas may inhibit apoptosis in activated T cells, leading to coronary events.

OBJECTIVETo determine the epidemiological characteristics and risk factors of Dengue fever in Guangdong province in 1990-2000, and to develop the strategy for its prevention and control.

METHODSSequential of the partial nucleotide fragments in E/NS1 gene junction was analysed.

RESULTSA total of 9,747 cases were reported with three deaths in Guangdong province, 1990-2000. The average incidence was 1.27 per 10,000 (range: 0-9.75 per 10,000). Outbreaks were commonly seen, with 13 cities (61.9%) involved, but most of the cases occurred in Guangzhou, Chaozhou, Zhaoqing and Foshan cities. Numbers of cases reported monthly were gathered with sporadic imported cases reported from January to June while the period of epidemics was from July to December. Sex ratio of patients was 1.04, but all age group was susceptible. Four sero-types of Dengue virus were found during these epidemics. The partial nucleotide fragments in E/NS1 gene junction of 12 isolated viruses were sequenced and 2 sub-gene types were identified in Guangdong province. The clinical symptoms seemed typical. Social and natural factors were responsible for the epidemic of Dengue fever in the regions.

CONCLUSIONThe epidemic of Dengue fever in Guangdong was closely related to the situations of neighboring countries, indicating the possibility of importation of virus from these countries. The epidemics usually started with imported cases. However, the endemic nature of the disease had not been identified yet.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; China ; epidemiology ; Dengue ; epidemiology ; etiology ; Female ; Humans ; Infant ; Infant, Newborn ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Time Factors

OBJECTIVETo investigate the effects of novel triterpene (12-oleanene-3beta, 6alpha-diol) from Celastrus hypoleucus on the proliferation and apoptosis of human colorectal cancer cell line RKO.

METHODThe inhibitory effect of the novel triterpene on RKO cell proliferation was assayed by MTT dye reduction. The morphology of apoptotic cells was observed with AO/EB double fluorescence staining and HE staining, DNA fragment with electrophoresis on agarose gels, sub-diploid peak and cell cycle with flow cytometer (FCM).

RESULTNovel triterpene (12-oleanene-3beta, 6alpha-diol) from C. hypoleucus significantly inhibited proliferation of RKO cells in dose-dependent and time-dependent manner, the IC50 was (12.20 +/- 0.79) microg x mL(-1) at 48 h. Typical apoptotic changes were observed in RKO cells under the fluorescence microscope and the light microscope. DNA ladder was detected on agarose gels at concentrations from 10 microg x mL(-1) to 20 microg x mL(-1) at 48 h. With FCM methods, dose-dependent apoptosis-induced effect was observed in RKO cell line after treatment of triterpene for 48 h, and the apoptotic rates were increased from(2.93 +/- 0.84) % to (50.79 +/- 6.61) % at concentrations from 2.5 microg x mL(-1) to 20 microg x mL(-1). DNA histograms data from FCM analysis showed that the number of cells was obviously reduced during G0-G1 phase and G2-M phase, but not during S phase for RKO cell line after treatment with various concentrations of the triterpene for 48 hours.

CONCLUSIONNovel triterpene (12-oleanene-3beta, 6alpha-diol) from C. hypoleucus can induce apoptosis and has inhibition effect on the proliferation in RKO cell line.

Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic ; isolation & purification ; pharmacology ; Apoptosis ; drug effects ; Celastrus ; chemistry ; Cell Cycle ; drug effects ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Cell Proliferation ; drug effects ; Colorectal Neoplasms ; pathology ; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug ; Humans ; Inhibitory Concentration 50 ; Oleanolic Acid ; administration & dosage ; analogs & derivatives ; isolation & purification ; pharmacology ; Plant Stems ; chemistry ; Plants, Medicinal ; chemistry

Objective To investigate the diagnostic value of endoscopic ultrasonography(EUS)for esophageal submucosal tumor(SMT). Methods Clinical data of 388 patients with esophageal SMT, who underwent EUS and endoscopic treatment in Tianjin Medical University General Hospital were collected from May 2010 to September 2016. The golden standard for the origin of esophageal SMT was the diagnosis during endoscopic treatment, and the golden standard of pathological type was the combination of postoperative pathological and immunohistochemical findings. The diagnostic accuracy of EUS for esophageal SMT was evaluated. Results The conventional endoscopy revealed that 31.70%(123/388)and 43.81%(170/388)esophageal SMTs were located in the middle and lower segments of esophagus,respectively. The diagnostic consistency of EUS for the origin of lesion was 71.51%(251/351), while the diagnostic consistency of EUS for lesion originated from the muscularis mucosae, submucosa and muscularis propria layer was 92.90%(170/183), 34.38%(11/32), and 51.47%(70/136), respectively. The diagnostic consistency of EUS for the type of lesion was 81.00%(260/321), while the diagnostic consistency of leiomyoma, esophageal cyst, and lipoma were 88.42%(252/285), 14.81%(4/27), and 80.00%(4/5), respectively. Conclusion EUS can preliminarily diagnose the origin and pathological type of esophageal SMT,but there are limitations on the diagnosis of uncommon lesions,which need combination of pathological and immunohistochemical findings.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the effects of the epidermal growth factor on the mRNA expression of endothelin-1 and its receptors (ET(A)R, ET(B)R) in hormone refractory prostate cancer (HRPC) PC-3 cell lines.

METHODSPC-3 cells were cultured in vitro. After the treatment with EGF, the mRNA expressions of endothelin-1, ET(A)R and ET(B)R were detected by RT-PCR in PC-3 cell lines. The levels of the mRNA expression of endothelin-1 and its receptors were examined at different time points by RT-PCR.

RESULTSThe expressions of endothelin-1 and ET(A)R mRNA but not the mRNA expression of ET(B)R was observed in PC-3 cell lines. After 24 hours of treatment with EGF, the expressions of endothelin-1 and ET(A)R in PC-3 cell lines were both up-regulated and there was significant difference (P < 0.05) between the experimental and control groups. Different expression levels of endothelin-1 and ET(A)R mRNA were noted at different time points of EGF intervention, up-regulated with the increase of treatment time, and with significant difference (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONEGF can up-regulate the mRNA expressions of endothelin-1 and ET(A)R in PC-3 cell lines and play a great role in prostate cancer progression, which may offer a substructure of molecular biology for the treatment of HRPC.

Cell Line, Tumor ; Endothelin-1 ; genetics ; Epidermal Growth Factor ; pharmacology ; Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic ; drug effects ; Humans ; Male ; Prostatic Neoplasms ; genetics ; pathology ; RNA, Messenger ; genetics ; metabolism ; Receptor, Endothelin A ; genetics ; Receptor, Endothelin B ; genetics ; Receptors, Endothelin ; genetics ; Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction