0.05).Conclusion:Ionizing radiation-induced color change combined with chrominance technique may provide a new convenient method for studying radiation absorbed dose.

Objective To find the similarities and differences between SD rat and C 57 mouse models of chronic renal failure established by 5/6 nephrectomy ,and select an appropriate experimental animal for the study of the treatment and prevention of chronic renal failure .Methods 60 SD rats and C57 mice were randomly and equally divided into 5/6 nephrectomy group and sham operatied group .The mice and rats were killed at 4 weeks , 8 weeks and 12 weeks after the operation, respectively.Serum and renal tissue samples were collected for the detection and analysis of renal function andα-SMA.Results There was no significant difference in the survival rates between the rat and mouse models (P>0.05). The serum creatinine and urea nitrogen in the 5/6NX rat group showed a stable state at 8-12 weeks, which was different from that of the 5/6NX mouse group.Conclusions A 5/6 nephrectomy mouse model of chronic renal failure is successfully established .Although both 5/6 NX mouse and rat groups appear progressive renal failure after the operation , their disease processes are not quite the same .In clinic, appropriate experimental animals should be selected according to the length of the observation period in order to accurately show the disease states .

Objective To investigate the change of Na+ /dicarboxylate cotransporter (SDCT) 1 expression in renal tissues of rats with nephrolithiasis induced by ethylene glycol (EG) and the mechanism of potassium citrate prevention. Methods Male Wistar rats were divided into control, nephrolithiasis and potassium citrate treated groups. Calcium oxalate crystal deposition and histological changes in kidney were examined by anatomical and light microscope. The plasma and urinary biochemical parameters, such as citrate, oxalate etc., were analyzed by routine biochemical method. The expression of SDCT1 mRNA in kidneys was determined by Northern blot, and the change of SDCT1 protein abundance was detected by immunohistochemistry. Results On day 3, the animals in the nephrolithiasis group had a higher level of SDCT1 mRNA and protein abundance in kidneys, as well as a lower level of citrate in the urine when compared with the control group. However none of the rats in this group had obviously calcium oxalate crystal deposition in kidneys. On day 7 and 14, the expression of SDCT1 mRNA and protein abundance were shown further increase, when the urinary citrate concentration was decreased progressively, and 87. 5% to 100% of the rats in this group displayed a large quantity of calcium crystal deposition in the kidney. In the potassium citrate treated group, both the expression of SDCT1 mRNA and protein abundance were shown almost complete inhibited during the whole experiment time, meanwhile the urinary citrate level was significantly elevated with time; furthermore, the occurrence of the renal crystal deposition decreased to 37. 5% on day 14, and the pathologic changes such as tubular dilation and inflammatory cells infiltration were shown to be alleviated. Conclusions The upregulation of SDCT1 mRNA and protein abundance in kidney has a close relationship with hypocitraturia, which may play an important role in the development of nephroliathisis. The treatment with potassium citrate has a beneficial effect on the experimental nephrolithiasis rats through inhibiting the expression of SDCT1 in the renal tissue.

ObjectⅣe To investigate the effect of sense and antisense TIMP-1 on the expression of FN and type Ⅳ collagen of rat glomerular mesangial cells in vitro. Methods Two recombinant retroviral vectors, pLXIN-TIMP-1 (PLT)encoding sense TIMP-1 and pLXIN-ATIMP-1 (PLA)encoding antisense TIMP-1 were constructed by using DNA recombining techniques. These two vectors were then introduced into the PA317 packaging cell line with lipofectin DOTAP. The high-titer retroviral supematants containing sense or antisense TIMP-1 were used to infect rat glomerular mesangial cells. PCR and Northern blot were used to detect the integration and expression of human TIMP-1. Northern blot and ELISA were employed to investigate the expression of endogenous TIMP-1, FN, and Ⅳ collagen. Results Both sense and antisense TIMP-1 were successfully integrated into rat mesangial cells and expressed the sense and antisense ITMP-1 RNA. Overexpression of TIMP-1 induced by sense TIMP-1 caused upregulation of FN and Ⅳ type collagen in protein level, in contrast, supprssion of TIMP-1 expression by antisense TIMP-1 caused downregulation of FN and Ⅳ type collagen protein; but neither sense nor antisense TIMP-1 infection had effects on the RNA level of FN and Ⅳ type collagen. Conclusion TIMP-1 suppresses the degradation of ECM in rat glomerular mesangial cells and antisense TIMP-1 may be available for renal fibrosis in the future.

Objective To evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of progressive liver fibrosis in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).Methods A total of 2 054 subjects who underwent health check up and were diagnosed as NAFLD in 9 institutions were included in the study.Blood routine and biochemical findings were collected to calculate aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index (APRI).Subjects were divided into three groups according to diagnostic threshold of liver fibrosis:APRI ＜0.43 group,APRI 0.43-0.53 group and APRI ≥ 0.54 group.The correlation between APRI and biochemical variables was analyzed,and the risk factors of progressive fibrosis were also analyzed.Results Among 2 054 subjects (male/female 1 598/456) there were 61 cases with APRI ≥ 0.98 (2.97％,progressive fibrosis),318 with APRI ≥0.54 (15.48％),1 475 with APRI ＜ 0.43 (71.81％),261 with APRI 0.43-0.53 (12.71％).Logistic stepwise regression analysis showed that TG (P =0.002,OR =1.095,95％CI:1.033-1.161),2 hPG(P =0.000,OR =1.103,95％ CI:1.058-1.151,BUN(P =0.034,OR =1.215,95 ％ CI:1.014-1.454) were risk factors,and H DL-C (P =0.034,OR =0.353,95 ％ CI:O.135-0.924) was a protective factor for the progression of fibrosis.Conclusion The progressive fibrosis in patients with NAFLD is closely associated to blood glucose and lipid metabolism disorder.

Objective To compare the pregnancy and obstetric outcomes in elective single versus two cleavage-stage embryo transfer. Methods Fresh cleavage-stage embryo transfer cycles between January, 2014 and October, 2015 were reviewed, including 39 single embryo transfer (eSET) cycles and 200 double embryo transfer (DET) cycles. The clinical pregnancy rates, implantation rates, multiple pregnancy rates, live birth rate, and obstetric outcomes (gestational age, preterm delivery rate and mean birth weight) were compared between the two groups. Results The baseline characteristics were comparable between the two groups. The estradiol level on the day of trigger and the oocyte number were significantly higher in eSET group than in DET group (10654.4 pmol/L vs 8284.2 pmol/L and 8.4 vs 7.0, respectively). No significant difference was found in the pregnancy rate (56.4% vs 66.0%) or live birth rate (48.7% vs 51.5%) between the two groups, and their implantation rates differed significantly (56.4% vs 37.8%). No multiple pregnancies occurred in eSET group while the rate of multiple pregnancies was 22.7% in DET group. The gestational age and mean birth weight were significantly higher in eSET group (P<0.05), and the preterm delivery rate after DET was nearly three times of that after eSET, although this difference was not statistically significant. Conclusions Elective single embryo transfer can be performed without compromising the live birth rates. Multiple pregnancy rates can be significantly reduced with eSET, which also results in a higher chance of delivering a term singleton live birth compared with DET.

Objective To compare the pregnancy and obstetric outcomes in elective single versus two cleavage-stage embryo transfer. Methods Fresh cleavage-stage embryo transfer cycles between January, 2014 and October, 2015 were reviewed, including 39 single embryo transfer (eSET) cycles and 200 double embryo transfer (DET) cycles. The clinical pregnancy rates, implantation rates, multiple pregnancy rates, live birth rate, and obstetric outcomes (gestational age, preterm delivery rate and mean birth weight) were compared between the two groups. Results The baseline characteristics were comparable between the two groups. The estradiol level on the day of trigger and the oocyte number were significantly higher in eSET group than in DET group (10654.4 pmol/L vs 8284.2 pmol/L and 8.4 vs 7.0, respectively). No significant difference was found in the pregnancy rate (56.4% vs 66.0%) or live birth rate (48.7% vs 51.5%) between the two groups, and their implantation rates differed significantly (56.4% vs 37.8%). No multiple pregnancies occurred in eSET group while the rate of multiple pregnancies was 22.7% in DET group. The gestational age and mean birth weight were significantly higher in eSET group (P<0.05), and the preterm delivery rate after DET was nearly three times of that after eSET, although this difference was not statistically significant. Conclusions Elective single embryo transfer can be performed without compromising the live birth rates. Multiple pregnancy rates can be significantly reduced with eSET, which also results in a higher chance of delivering a term singleton live birth compared with DET.

OBJECTIVE:To evaluate therapeutic efficacy and safety of Aidi injection combined with S-1 for advanced gastric cancer systematically,and to provide evidence-based reference. METHODS:Retrieved from CJFD,Wanfang database,VIP, CBM,Cochrane Library,PubMed and EMBase,randomized controlled trials(RCTs)about Aidi injection combined with S-1(tri-al group) vs. S-1 alone (control group) for advanced gastric cancer were collected. Meta-analysis was conducted by Rev Man 5.3 software after data extraction and quality evaluation by risk bias evaluation tool of Cochrane Handbook Version 5.1.0. RESULTS:A total of 8 RCT were included,involving 690 patients. Results of Meta-analysis showed that there was no statistical significance in therapeutic efficacy of solid tumor between 2 groups [OR=1.19,95%CI(0.88,1.61),P=0.26]. The improvement rate of survival quality[OR=3.62,95%CI(2.48,5.30),P<0.001],immunoglobulin level [CD3:SMD=1.31,95%CI(1.06,1.56),P<0.001;CD4:SMD=1.71,95%CI(1.38,2.04),P<0.001;CD8:SMD=-1.46,95%CI(-1.68,-1.23),P<0.001;CD4/CD8:SMD=1.45,95%CI(1.14,1.76),P<0.001] in trial group was significantly higher than control group. The incidence of leukopenia [RR=0.52,95%CI (0.40,0.68),P<0.001],thrombocytopenia [RR=0.49,95%CI(0.36,0.67),P<0.001] and gastrointestinal disorder [RR=0.56,95%CI(0.43,0.71),P<0.001] in trial group were significantly lower than control group,with statistical significance. CONCLUSIONS:Compared to S-1 alone,S-1 combined with Aidi injection can not significantly improve therapeutic efficacy of solid tumor therapy, but can improve survival quality and immunity of patients,as well as reduce the occurrence of ADR.

Background: The emergence of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 omicron variant has been triggering the new wave of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) globally. However, the risk factors and outcomes for radiological abnormalities in the early convalescent stage (1 month after diagnosis) of omicron infected patients are still unknown. Methods: Patients were retrospectively enrolled if they were admitted to the hospital due to COVID-19. The chest computed tomography (CT) images and clinical data obtained at baseline (at the time of the first CT image that showed abnormalities after diagnosis) and 1 month after diagnosis were longitudinally analyzed. Uni-/multi-variable logistic regression tests were performed to explore independent risk factors for radiological abnormalities at baseline and residual pulmonary abnormalities after 1 month. Results: We assessed 316 COVID-19 patients, including 47% with radiological abnormalities at baseline and 23% with residual pulmonary abnormalities at 1-month follow-up. In a multivariate regression analysis, age ≥ 50 years, body mass index ≥ 23.87, days after vaccination ≥ 81 days, lymphocyte count ≤ 1.21 × 10 -9 /L, interleukin-6 (IL-6) ≥ 10.05 pg/mL and IgG ≤ 14.140 S/CO were independent risk factors for CT abnormalities at baseline. The age ≥ 47 years, presence of interlobular septal thickening and IL-6 ≥ 5.85 pg/mL were the independent risk factors for residual pulmonary abnormalities at 1-month follow-up. For residual abnormalities group, the patients with less consolidations and more parenchymal bands at baseline could progress on CT score after 1 month. There were no significant changes in the number of involved lung lobes and total CT score during the early convalescent stage. Conclusion The higher IL-6 level was a common independent risk factor for CT abnormalities at baseline and residual pulmonary abnormalities at 1-month follow-up. There were no obvious radiographic changes during the early convalescent stage in patients with residual pulmonary abnormalities.

Objective:To compare the effects of leukocyte-poor platelet-rich plasma (Lp-PRP) and leukocyte-rich platelet-rich plasma (Lr-PRP) on dorsal wound healing in rats.Methods:Thirty-six male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into Lp-PRP group, Lr-PRP group and control group, each containing twelve rats. Venous blood was drawn and the Lp-PRP and Lr-PRP were prepared separately using a centrifugal method. Circular full-thickness skin defect wounds (15 mm in diameter) were created on the backs of the rats in the three groups. The wounds were then treated with 100 μl Lp-PRP, Lr-PRP and saline, respectively. At 7 and 14 days post-operation, the wounds were photographed, and Image J software was used to calculate the wound area rate (postoperative wound area/wound area at modeling time × 100%). At 14 days post-operation, the total neo-epithelium length and collagen deposition rate of the wounds were evaluated using HE and Masson staining, respectively. At 7 days post-operation, the relative expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in the wounds was detected by Western blotting, and the number of CD31 positive microvessels in the wounds was examined by immunohistochemistry. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 28.0. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to compare the three groups, and Tukey’s test was used for pairwise comparisons. A significance level of P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results:Blood analysis revealed that the platelet concentrations in the prepared Lp-PRP and Lr-PRP were 4.1 times and 4.5 times that of whole blood, respectively ( P<0.01), with no significant difference between the two PRPs ( P>0.05). The leukocyte concentration in Lp-PRP was undetectable, while in Lr-PRP, it was 3.5 times that of whole blood ( P<0.01). The wound area rate at 7 and 14 days post-operation, the total neo-epithelium length and collagen deposition rate at 14 days post-operation, as well as the relative expression of VEGF and the number of CD31-positive microvessels at 7 days post-operation in the Lp-PRP and Lr-PRP groups were superior to those in the control group (all P<0.01). However, there was no significant difference between the two PRP groups (all P>0.05). Conclusion:Both Lp-PRP and Lr-PRP promote dorsal wound healing in rats by enhancing re-epithelialization, collagen deposition, and angiogenesis. The impacts of Lp-PRP and Lr-PRP on promoting wound healing are comparable and not influenced by the presence of leukocytes in PRPs.