Prostate cancer is one of the most common malignant tumor of male population in the West.Via binding to androgen response element in the genome and interacting with co-regulators,androgen receptor can participate in the development of prostate cancer and the convertion from androgen dependent prostate cancer to androgen independent prostate cancer.Chromatin immunoprecipitation ,coupled with PCR , chip,and high-throughput sequencing ,makes a huge progress in the study on the downstream target genes of androgen receptor and provide a new way to understand the molecular mechanisms of castration -resistant prostate cancer.

Objective To investigate the dynamic expression of Nogo-A receptor (NgR) in the hippocampus following focal cerebral ischemia in rats.Methods The focal cerebral ischemia model was established by electrocoagulating the right middle cerebral artery in rats.The expression of NgR in the ischemic hippocampal CA1,CA2 and CA3 regions at different time points after cerebral ischemia were detected by immunohistochemical staining.Results The expressions of NgR were up-regulated in hippocampal CA1 and CA2 regions at the first day,in the CA3 region at the second day after cerebral ischemia; the expressions of NgR in the CA1 and CA2 regions at the fifth day was decreased to the lowest.The expressions of NgR was up-regulated again in the CA1 and CA2 regions at the 28th day.Conclusions The NgR expression in the hippocampus in ischemic side showed different change characteristics at different regions,however,the overall change trend showed a 2 peaks and a valley phenomenon,which indicated that NgR might have different functions at different time periods after cerebral ischemia.

Objective To investigate the histological injury as well as the risk factors for the course of HBeAg-negative chronic hep-atitis B virus( HBV)-infected patients with persistently normal alanine aminotransferase ( ALT) levels ( PNAL) . Methods Ninty four patients of HBeAg-negative chronic HBV-infected with PNAL were performed liver puncturing. The ALT, HBV markers, and liver histo-logical changes were detected. The gender, age, family history, HBV-DNA and HBsAg levels were compared between different patients with liver inflammation and fibrosis. And the Logistic model was used during the analysis of independent risk factor. Results Among 94 cases, patients with inflammatory necrosis classification≥G2 accounted for 74. 5%, fibrosis grading≥S2 accounted for 27. 7%. Patients in the group of inflammatory necrosis classification≥G2 was older than the group of < G2, and the ALT level of≥G2 group was higher, as well as a higher HBV-DNA. What is more,Patients in the group of inflammatory necrosis classification ≥G2 were mainly male, and were associated with a family history of hepatitis B. Patients in the group of fibrosis stage ≥S2 was older than < S2 group, and the ALT level of fibrosis stage ≥S2 group was higher. And those patients were often associated with a family history of hepatitis B, but there was no significant difference among the HBV-DNA level and gender constitution. HBV-DNA and family history were the independent risk fac-tors of liver inflammation necrosis≥G2, and family history was the only independent risk factor of fibrosis stage≥S2. Conclusion The patients of HBeAg-negative chronic HBV-infected with PNAL, regardless of the ALT and HBV-DNA, must have a liver biopsy. The pa-tients with high level of HBV-DNA and with a family history of hepatitis B should be performed liver puncturing accordingly.

In the thyroid surgery,parathyroid and laryngeal recurrent nerve injury is the most common complications.With the deepening understanding of the laryngeal recurrent nerve anatomy and surgical skills,laryngeal recurrent nerve injury incidence decline,and the prevention of complications of thyroid operation has turned to protect the parathyroid gland from laryngeal recurrent nerve protection.The technique of carbon nanoparticles labeled lymph nodes can effectively protect the parathyroid gland in thyroid surgery.

Objective To evaluate the killing effects of oxymatrine(OM) on human colon cancer cell line SW1116 and the mechanism of its anti-neoplastic effect. Methods Methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium analysis, flow cytometry , polymerase chain reaction(PCR)-enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and RT-PCR were used to detect the killing effects of OM and its influence on cell cycle dis- tribution , telomerase activity, expressions of human telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT), c-myc ,p53 and mad1 genes in SW1116 cells. Results OM exhibited dose-dependent killing effects on SW1116 cells and induced the increase of G1/G0-phase cells and decrease of S-phase cells. It was found that OM could supress the telomerase activity of SW1116 cells, and the effects were dose- and time-dependent. After OM administration, the expression of hTERT gene in SW1116 cells was decreased, those of p53 and mad1 genes were increased, and the expression of c-myc gene had no marked changes. Conclusions OM has dose-dependent killing effects on SW1116 cells.The anti-neoplastic activity of OM might be due to the inhibition of telomerase activity by means of its influence on hTERT and the up-stream regulation genes.

Dermatitis and eczema are allergic relapsing inflammatory skin disorders. The precise mechanisms still are unclear. Experimental animal models are indispensable tools to study the pathogenic mechanisms and test novel therapy. A considerable number of mouse models have been proposed and used to study specific aspects of the disease. This paper summarizes the currently available animal models.

OBJECTIVE To analyze the application of antibacterials in liver transplanted patients of our hospital in order to improve the rational use of antibacterials in perioperative period of liver transplantation.METHODS According to the criteria of DDD and DUI recommended by WHO,a retrospective study of the application of antibacterials in 82 patients with liver transplantation who discharged hospital during from Jun 2003 to Jun 2005 was made.RESULTS Among the 82 patients,100.0% patients had received antibacterials and 48 patients received combined medication,in which 45.10% used two kinds and 13.41% used three kinds.The longest medication time was 49 days while the shortest was 10 days.Nineteen antibacterials′ DUI were all less than one except meropenem whose DUI was 1.03.CONCLUSIONS This study proved that patients with liver transplantation in our hospital received rational antibacterials.

Objective To explore the role of bright vessel sign (BVS) on raw three dimensional arterial spin labeling (3D ASL) image in evaluating occlusion of intracranial artery. Methods One hundred and twenty-two patients who were highly suspected of acute cerebral infarction were enrolled and analyzed. All patients were performed magnetic resonance scan with diffusion weighted image (DWI), 3D ASL and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) sequences within 24 hours after admission. The presence or absence of restricted lesion on DWI, BVS and occlusion of intracrainal artery on MRA was reviewed. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value of BVS and consistency of BVS and MRA in assessing occlusion of intracranial artery were assessed. Results The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of BVS in assessing occlusion of intracranial artery were 83%, 99%, 95% and 96%, respectively.And the presence or absence of BVS on ASL was highly consistent with MRA in assessing occlusion of intracranial artery (κ=0.86, P<0.01). Conclusion BVS has a good sensitivity and high specificity in identifying occlusion of intracranial artery, and it is highly consistent with MRA.

OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the economic efficiency of three oral administration schemes in treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy(BPH).METHODS:73patients with BPH were divided into three groups:group A,Pule’an,group B,Alfuxosin hydrochloride,group C,Finasteride.Data was evaluated using the pharmacoeconomic cost-effectiveness analysis. RESULTS:The effective rates in the group B and group C were higher than that in group A,the effective rate in group B was comparable to that in group C.The cost-effectiveness ratios of A,B,C were1.30,1.80,4.36,respectively.Using sensitivity analysis,the cost-effectiveness ratios were1.17,1.62,3.92,respectively.CONCLUSION:Among the three schemes,scheme B was the best one.

Objective To evaluate the role of oxidative stress in the spinal neurotoxicity induced by ropivacaine in rats.Methods Ninety pathogen-free male Sprague-Dawley rats,weighing 250-320 g,aged 3 months,in which intrathecal catheter was successfully implanted into L5,6 interspace without complications,were randomly divided into 3 groups (n =30 each) using a random number table:control group (group C),ropivacaine group (group R),and antioxidant Tempol group (group T).The rats received 1％ ropivacaine 1.2 μg/g for 8 times at 1.5 h intervals through the catheter in R and T groups,while the rats received the equal volume of normal saline instead in group C.In T group,Tempol 20 μg/g was injected intrathecally at 4,8,12,24,48 and 72 h after the last injection of ropivacaine.The rats were sacrificed at 1,3,5,7 and 14 days after the end of ropivacaine injection,and their lumbar enlargements were removed for TUNEL staining to detect the cell apoptosis.SOD activity was determined by colorimetry and MDA content was measured using TBA photoelectric colorimetry.Apoptosis index was calculated.Results Compared with group C,apoptosis index and MDA content were significantly increased,and SOD activity was decreased in R and T groups.Compared with group R,apoptosis index and MDA content were significantly decreased,and SOD activity was increased in group T.Conclusion Oxidative stress is involved in the development of spinal neurotoxicity induced by ropivacaine in rats.