OBJECTIVE:To investigate the stability of garlic oil-hydropropyl-?-cyclodextrin(HP-?-CD)inclusion complex.METHODS:With diallyl trisulfide(DATS)as determination index,the water solution of garlic oil HP-?-CD in-clusion complexes,freeze-drying powders of inclusion complex and the garlic oil injections were respectively subjected to il-lumination,high temperature,dilution tests and accelerated tests,and long-term sample observation tests by gas chro-matography(GC).RESULTS:The content of DATS in freeze-drying powders of inclusion complex had a minimum reduc-tion among the three under conditions of illumination and high temperature.In the accelerated tests and long-term sample observation tests,almost all the determination indexes of freeze-drying powders remained unchanged and a good stability was noted.Within10h,all the different diluents showed no significant effects on the indexes of the inclusion complex.CON-CLUSIONS:As compared with garlic oil injections,the garlic oil inclusion complex had a higher stability,freeze-drying powders of inclusion complex showed the best stability,yet the storing of which still needed to be under a proper temperature and away from light.

Objective To evaluate the prevalence of the DJ-1 mutation in early-onset Parkinson's disease (EOPD) patients,and analyzed the association between the certain polymorphic marker g.168_185del in intron1 and Parkinson' s disease (PD).Methods We screened all 7 exons and exon-intron boundary regions of DJ-1 by PCR and direct nucleotide sequencing in 90 Chinese patients with EOPD.We also compared the allele and genotype frequencies of the g.168_185del polymorphism between EOPD patients and controls.Results We found no causative DJ-1 mutations in our cohort of Chinese EOPD patients.But we did identified 4 known polymorphic variants,including the g.168_185del in intron 1,g.5027G ＞ A (rs17523802),g.5065T ＞ C (rs226249),and g.5094C ＞ T (rs11121064) within exon 1.Del/Ins frequencies of the g.168_185 del polymorphism were 11.1％ (10/90)and 13.3％ (14/105) in EOPD group and normal group,respectively.Ins/Ins frequencies were 88.9％ (80/90) and 86.7％ (91/105),thex2 and P value of genotype frequency were 0.222 and 0.669 between EOPD patients and controls,respectively.The insert frequencies were 94.4％ (170/180)and 93.3％ (196/210) in EOPD patients and controls,the deletion frequencies were 5.6％ (10/180) and 6.7％ (14/210),thex2 and P value of allele frequency were 0.207 and 0.679 between EOPD patients and normal,respectively.Furthermore,the P value of genotype and allele frequencies were 0.736 and 0.744 between familial EOPD patients and controls,respectively;P values of genotype and allele frequencies were 0.847 and 0.852 between sporadic EOPD patients and control group,respectively.There was no statistical difference between groups.Conclusion Mutations in DJ-1 are uncommon in Chinese EOPD patients,and no association is observed between the DJ-1 intron 1 g.168_185del polymorphism and risk of PD.

Objective To observe the electrophysiological characteristics of the inward current of cardiomyocyte-like cells derived from rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Methods Bone marrow specimens was extracted from SD rats aged 1 month. MSCs were isolated by gradient centrifugation and obtained by adherence culture. The second-passage MSCs were treated with 10 ?mol/L 5-azacytidine and incubated for 24 h. After 4 weeks, cardiomyocyte-like cells were identified by immunocytochemical staining technique, then used to detect the inward current with the whole-cell patch-clamp technique, which results were compared with the normal cardiomyocytes and the MSCs without induction. Results Some cardiomyocyte-like cells were stained positive for troponin T, and the quickly activated and inactivated inward currents were elicited 4 weeks after 5-aza cytidine treatment. The inward currents of cardiomyocyte-like cells recorded in the same square pulse were weaker than that of the normal cardiomyocytes, and the I-V curve of cardiomyocyte-like cells was right-shifted. Conclusion After treated with 5-azacytidine, MSCs differentiate into cardiomyocyte-like cells which express the excitable inward current.

Objective Objective In order to better keep up with the development of transplantation immunobiology.we established and compared two types of mouse heterotopic heart transplantation,and hope to help further organ transplantation studies.Methods According to the surgical procedures of Ono's type and Chen's type of mouse model of heterotopic heart transplantation with some modification,we performed celiac and cervical heteropotic heart transplantation between iso-strains and hetero-strains,and compared the operation suecess rate,operation time,allografi survival time,and histopathology of those establishment methods.Results The success rates of mouse celiac and cervical heterotopic heart transplantation were 86.7% and 83.3%,respectively,with a non-significant difference(P>0.05) between the two methods of operation regarding the total operation time,survival time of the allografts,and histopathological findings.Conclusions Based on the mastery of microsurgical techniques,the two models of heterotopic mouse heart transplantation can be established equally,and either of them can be considered depending on the particular requirements of studies.

Objective To investigate the performance of MSCT in the diagnosis of metanephric adenoma.Methods The imaging data of 5 cases of metanephric adenoma confirmed by operation and pathology in our hospital were collected and analyzed retrospectively.The location, size, shape, density and enhancement of the lesion were further retrospectively analyzed.Results In the incorporated 5 cases of metanephric adenoma, the male to female ratio of cases was 1:4, all were unilateral, including 2 cases of the right kidney,3 cases of the left kidney,2 cases were located in the upper pole, 2 cases in the polar region, 1 case in the lower pole of the kidney.Maximum diameter of the metanephric adenoma ranged from 2.9 cm to 8.4 cm, with an average value of 4.8 cm.The shape of metanephric adenoma was classified into: round (3 cases) and oval (2 cases).On plain scanning slightly lower density was found in 2 cases, equidensity in 2 cases and slightly higher density in 1 case.Furthermore,1 case had small punctatel calcification in the edge of the lesion,1 case with renal papillary carcinoma.4 cases underwent plain and enhanced scanning,and 1 case plain scanning,in which slight density increase after intravenous enhancement was showed in 3 cases,moderate enhancement in 1 case,more uniform enhancement in 3 cases,uneven enhancement in 1 case,delayed enhancement in 4 cases.Conclusion The characteristic MSCT features of metanephric adenoma have a certain specificity.Preoperative correct understanding is helpful to guide the operation scheme.

The aim of the present research was to investigate and analyze the hunting intentions of medical students for rural grassroots in Gansu and to provide a reference for decision-making on rural health human resource . A questionnaire is the research tool which was used to investigate the views of the senior students from six medical schools , and we studied their employment willingness to rural healthcare institutions .Chi-square test and non-condi-tional logistic regression analyses were used for data analysis .A sample of 600 medical graduates was involved in this investigation.The results of this study show that more than a half (55.6%) of the students would like to work in ru-ral, but only 13.8%of which were “very willing” to work at the rural healthcare institutions .According to the out-comes of this investigation , the number of junior college students who would like to work at the grassroots was 2.3 times the number of the undergraduate students .Medical students whose monthly salary expectations were not high ,with the household registration in rural areas , and having a better understanding of the policy of rural grass-roots em-ployment were more likely to work at the rural healthcare institutions .Based on the findings of this investigation , it can be concluded that the grassroots medical career intention of medical students is not only influenced by its own fac -tors, such as education and household registration , but also the policy of the government , school employment guid-ance and social atmosphere play an important role .The above-mentioned factors should be considered by decision-making and management departments of public healthcare .The departments should introduce a reasonable recruit-ment policy and strengthen the construction of grass-roots medical technology , equipment , and infrastructure , im-prove the grass-roots of employment environment and career development opportunities and strengthen the medical students'employment guidance work to make medical students more willing to work at rural healthcare institutions .

OBJECTIVETo investigate the expression of E-cadherin, vimentin, β-catenin and transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) in oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCC).

METHODSEighty-nine cases of OSCC and 20 cases of normal oral mucosa were collected. Then the 89 cases of OSCC were classified as grade I, II, III. The semiquantitative method was used to calculated the positive intensity and positive rate. The relationship between the OSCC differentiation and the four biomarkers was analyzed.

RESULTSThe median of E-cadherin was 9.00 in the normal tissue, 9.00, 6.00 and 6.00 in OSCC I, II and III, respectively. There was significant difference between the normal group and OSCC group (Z=-4.211, P=0.000). The median of vimentin was 0.00 in the normal tissue, 0.00, 0.00 and 4.00 in OSCC I, II and III, respectively. There was significant difference between the normal group and OSCC group (Z=-3.675, P=0.000). The median of β-catenin was 9.00 in the normal tissue, 3.00, 4.00 and 3.00 in OSCC I, II and III, respectively. There was significant difference between the normal group and OSCC group (Z=-6.300, respectively. There was significant difference between the normal group and OSCC group (Z=-3.329, P=0.000). E-cadherin expression was positively correlated to β-catenin expression (r=0.327, P=0.002), negtively correlated to vimentin expression (r=-0.386, P=0.001) and positively correlated to TGF-β1 expression (r=-0.304, P=0.004). Vimentin expression was positively correlated to TGF-β1 expression (r=0.401, P=0.000).

CONCLUSIONSE-cadherin and β-catenin in OSCC had a down-regulated expression, while the vimentin has an up-regulated expression.

Cadherins ; metabolism ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell ; metabolism ; pathology ; Cell Differentiation ; Humans ; Mouth Mucosa ; cytology ; metabolism ; Mouth Neoplasms ; metabolism ; pathology ; Neoplasm Proteins ; metabolism ; Transforming Growth Factor beta1 ; metabolism ; Transforming Growth Factors ; metabolism ; Vimentin ; metabolism ; beta Catenin ; metabolism

In this paper, water extract of Nauclea officinalis was absorbed by AB-8 macroporous resin and subsequently gradient-eluted with alcoholic solution of different proportion to prepare pumiloside monomer of high purity. The metabolites in urine, feces and bile of rats with gavage administration were analyzed by UPLC-QTOF/MS. Accurate MS/MS data of all components were collected with full scan mode, and analyzed by MetaboLynx software. Results showed that the monomer of high-purity pumiloside was prepared and four metabolites in rats were identified.

Objective To summarize the multi slice spiral computed tomography(MSCT)features of bronchiolar adenoma(BA).Methods The imaging data of 9 cases of BA confirmed by surgery and pathology were analyzed retrospectively,and relevant literature was also reviewed.Results Among the 9 cases of BA,there were 8 cases with peripheral BA(away from the pleura≤5 mm)inclu-ding 4 cases close to the pleura and 1 case in central area.BA were located in the superior lobe of the right lung in 3 cases,the middle lobe of the right lung in 2,the inferior lobe of the right lung in 2,and the inferior lobe of the left lung in 2.Five cases were solid nod-ules,2 were ground-glass nodules and other 2 were cystic cavity nodules.In 2 cases of the solid nodules,the boundary on the non-venous side was blurred.In the 1 case of the ground-glass nodule,linear and reticular shadows were observed in the lesion,accompanied by a blurred boundary.2 nodules had mild pleura indentation,and other 7 nodules were found blood vessels entering into or adhering to the lesion,3 of which were accompanied by vascular thickening.In 8 cases with 2-48 month followed up,1 cystic cavity nodule was accompa-nied by obstructive pneumonia and then inflammatory absorption,1 solid nodule enlarged accompanied by the appearance of vacuoles,and the rest 6 had no changes.One central type nodule was operated after the CT examination.Conclusion BA are mainly manifes-ted as peripheral nodules of the lung,mostly close to the pleura and away from the pleura≤5 mm.Most BA are solid nodules,and sometimes are ground-glass or cystic cavity nodules.Some nodules show blurred boundaries or inflammation on the non-venous side,and few nodules increase during follow-up,with or without small vacuoles.

Objective To summarize risk factors for clinical outcomes in heart transplantation patients, evaluate the characters of Chinese patients by comparing with international data, and introduce new clinical strategies. Methods We performed 200 heart transplantations from Jun. 2004 to May 2010. The clinical information was recorded and all patients were followed up. By analyzing 160 patients with a follow-up period of more than one year, we summarized clinical outcomes and risk factors of early and late results of heart transplant patients. Results Of 160 patients, 8. 1 % received postoperative extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support and 10% continuous renal replacement therapy. In 550 cases/times of endomyocardial biopsies, the incidence of rejection with grades more than Ⅱ (concluding grade Ⅱ ) was 14. 9%. In-hospital mortality was 3. 8%. Smoking,preoperative diastolic pulmonary arterial pressure, PAWP, total serum protein level and albumin level were risk factors of peri-operative mortality, and preoperative diastolic pulmonary arterial pressure,primary heart diseases, pulmonary hypertension and implantations of ICD, MCS and ECMO were risk factors of late mortality. Postoperatively, 1-, 3- and 5-year survival rate was 94. 4%, 91.9% and 88. 8%, respectively. Compared with UNOS data, the rate of primary heart diseases, pulmonary hypertension, and implantation of ICD, MCS and ECMO were different, and the long-term survival rate of 160 patients was higher than that reported by ISHLT. Conclusion The risk factors of mortality of Chinese heart transplant patients are different with their counterparts from western countries. Our corresponding peri-operative treatments and clinical strategies have produced satisfactory clinical outcomes.