Objective:To investigate the expression pattern of Mtsl/S100A4 in mouse spinal cord;to investigate the effects of Mtsl/S100A4 on glial cell responses.Method:The study was carried out on Mtsl/S100A4 wild type and knock-out mice.The degenerative spinal cord model was established by dorsal root or sciatic nerve injury.The de-myelinated spinal cord model was established by ethidium bromide injections.Then the expressions of S100A4,GFA P,NG2 and Mael were measured.Result:The expressions of Mtsl/S100A4 in mice spinal cord were similar to that in rats.In WT mice this protein expressed in a thin layer of fiber bundles in the tract of Lissauer,and in white matter astrocytes.There was intracellular up-regulation of Mtsl/S100A4 in white matter astrocytes of WT mice after dorsal root or sciatic nerve injury,with no difference in glial cell response between WT and KO mice.However,7 days after ethidium bromide injection,in WT mice,the astroglial reaction was restricted on operated side,where a distinct glial scar had formed.While in KO mice,no distinct glial scar formed in demyelinated area.Conclusion:Mtsl/S100A4 expression in mouse spinal cord is similar to the pattern as in rats;intracellular Mtsl/ S100A4 up-regulation does not affect glial responses in degenerative spinal cord;the presence of extracellular Mtsl/ S100A4,which entered the spinal cord after ethidium bromide induced demyelination,markedly affects the glial cell responses in demyelinative spinal cord,including glial scar formation.

Intravenous preparations take more risk than oral preparation and externally applied agent.In phaseⅠtoler- ance trial of intravenous preparations of TCM on human subjects,minimum dose and maximum dose should be decided in light of data derived from preclinical pharmacodynamic and toxicological experiments,combined with practical situation in clinic.Dose-ascending coefficient of the should be reasonable.During the application of intravenous preparations of TCM in tolerance trial,clinical monitoring must be done to ensure the safety of subjects.Overall and integrated observa- tional indices should be designed on the basis of the features of preparation types,administration methods,the nature of medicine,etc.,so as to provide full-scale data for safe dose range,concentration of the preparation,dripping veloci- ty and possible adverse reactions,etc.

Objective:To investigate the methylation status of the RASSF1A gene promoter in upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC)tissues and its correlation with clinicopathologic characteristics and postoperative recurrence of primary UTUC.Methods:In a retrospective design,a total of 687 patients who underwent surgeries for primary UTUC in the urology department of Peking University First Hospital were enrolled.The methylation status of the RASSF1A gene promoter was analyzed using methylation-sen-sitive polymerase chain reaction on tumor specimens.Results:Aberrant methylation for the RASSF1A gene promoter was detected in 183 (26.6%) DNA samples in total.Aberrant methylation of the RASSF1A gene was strongly associated with tobacco consumption (P =0.044),ipsilateral hydronephrosis (P <0.001 ),tumor location (P <0.001 ),tumor stage (P =0.001 ),tumor grade (P =0.007), lymph node metastasis (P =0.001 )and growth pattern (P =0.013).The methylated RASSF1A gene promoter was an independent risk factor for bladder recurrence (P <0.001,HR =0.471)and contrala-teral recurrence (P =0.030,HR =0.269)of UTUC after surgery.Hypermethylated RASSF1A was pre-dictive for improved bladder recurrence-free survival (BRFS)(P <0.001)and contralateral recurrence-free survival (CRFS)(P =0.021)in the UTUC patients.Compared with the patients with unmethylated RASSF1A,the patients containing tumors with hypermethylated RASSF1A had tendency toward longer re-currence-free survival time [(114.4 ±3.9)months vs.(84.0 ±3.2)months for BRFS,(138.1 ±1.8) months vs.(132.9 ±1.9)months for CRFS]and higher estimated cumulative recurrence-free survive rates (five-year survival rate for example,79.8% ±3.4% vs.57.4% ±2.6% for BRFS,98.9% ± 0.8% vs.93.0% ±1.4% for CRFS).Additionally,tumor multifocality (P =0.002,HR =1.538), and ureteroscopy before surgery (P =0.001,HR =1.725)were independent risk factors for bladder re-currence in postoperative UTUC patients.Conclusion:The methylation status of the RASSF1A gene pro-moter appears to be a promising epigenomic biomarker for assessing the aggressiveness of UTUC and a predictor predicting the urinary tract recurrence after surgery.

Objective To investigate the efficacy and safety of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) in treatment of chyluria.Methods Retrospectively analyze the HIFU-based treatment results of 131 patients with chyluria received treatment between Jan 2010 and Jun 2011.The patients' age ranges from 23 to 83 years old,with average 59.The patients consisted of 59 male patients and 72 female patients.74 cases were on the left side,right side 51 cases,6 cases bilateral.There were 47 patients with chylous hematuria,22 cases of recurrence after renal pedicle lymphatic vessel ligation,5 cases of recurrence after laparoscopic ligation of renal lymphatic,1 cases of recurrent pelvic perfusion after silver nitrate.The treatment was carried out according to the following procedure.The affected kidney pedicle and superior segment of ureter,after being divided into two or three irradiation layers,were irradiated daily from deep to superficial layers which completely cover the affected kidney pedicle and superior segment of ureter.The technical parameters of the treatment were:focal region size 4 mm×4 mm×7 mm,Ultrasonic power 800-1100 W,Unit firing time 0.15s,Dutv time 0.18s,Single point total transmit 50 times.The patients were followed up and re-examined within one to five years after treatment.Statistical analyses were conducted on the data of Color doppler ultrasound images on kidney pedicle and renal function tests before and after the treatment,blood routine examination and routine urianlysis.Results 116 patients were followed up and the treatment to 96 of them was deemed effective in which 85 patients completely recovered (73.3％ recovering rate) and 11 patients became better (9.5％).The other 20 patients (17.2％) was ineffective.With regard to the time required to cure chyluria,67 patients (69.8％) required one week,13 (13.5％) required two weeks,11 (11.5％) required four weeks,and 5 (7.5％) required five weeks.Results of color doppler ultrasound images on kidney pedicle and renal function tests were as follows.The volume of kidney,the inner diameter of renal artery,Vmax,RI,inner diameter and blood flow rate of renal vein and serum Cr,serum BUN had no significant difference before and after the treatment (P＞0.05).Results of anemia,hematuria,microscopic hematuria and urinary protein positive were significantly different from the before-treatment results (P＜0.05).During the treatment process,all patients had stable vital signs without serious complications.Conclusions Treating chyluria with HIFU could be a safe and effective method.

The cancer stem cells (CSCs) from human osteosarcoma by serum-free three-dimensional culture combined with anticancer drugs were isolated and identified. The primary cells derived from human osteosarcoma were digested by trypsin to prepare a single-cell suspension, and mixed homogeneously into 1.2% alginate gel. Single-cell alginate gel was cultured with serum-free DMEM/F12 medium. Epirubicin (0.8 mug/mL) was added to the medium to enrich CSCs. After cultured conventionally for 7 to 10 days, most of cells suspended in alginate gel were killed by epirubicin. But few cells survived and some single-cell cloning spheres formed. Immunofluorescent staining for Oct3/4 and Nanog was implemented to find cells with properties of self-renewal and multi-potential differentiation. Cells from cloning spheres were transplanted into BALB/c mice to detect the tumorigenicity in vivo. The results showed that some cells positive for Oct3/4 (TRITC) and Nanog (TRITC) were found in single-cell cloning spheres, and most of positive cells were concentrated in the core of sphere. Cells from spheres could form osteosarcoma in the body of mice. It was concluded that cells from single-cell cloning spheres had the properties of the expression of parts of stem cell genes (Oct3/4 and Nanog), resisting anti-cancer drugs, and tumorigenicity in vivo. To sum up, it is believed that cells obtained from osteosarcoma by serum-free three-dimensional culture combined with anticancer drugs are cancer stem cells.

ObjectiveTo standardize the service for mental disability in community, and evaluate scientifically the effect of rehabilitation measures and social factors on the prognosis of disease.MethodsIn the communities selected by cluster sampling method, family-social rehabilitation service was established. The observe groups or specified observers were selected by the community committee, and the maintenance treatment and rehabilitation evaluation were made by psychiatrists.ResultsAfter community rehabilitation treatment, schizophrenia could be compliant with maintenance treatment, which led to satisfactory social function evaluation and rehabilitation result.Conclusion Community rehabilitation treatment could increase the compliance with medical treatment and decrease the occurrence of relapse.

OBJECTIVETo study toxic effects of 2,5-hexanedione (2,5-HD) on pathology and lipid peroxidation in mouse retina.

METHODSForty-eight mice were randomly divided into blank control group (12 mice), negative control group exposed to normal solution (12 mice) and group exposed to 2,5-HD for 2. 4 and 8 weeks, respectively (24 mice) by intraperitoneal injection (2.5% 2,5-HD) at the dose of 400 mg/kg. The pathological changes of mouse retina were examined under light microscope. The activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and the level of malondialdehyde (MDA) in mouse retina were detected.

RESULTSThe retinal structure in the blank and negative control groups was normal. In mice exposed to 2,5-HD for 8 weeks, the swelling of outer and inner segments and disorder arrangement of the segments without clear boundary were found. The staining of outer plexiform layers was uneven and the irregular loose structure appeared. The hyperchromatic pyknotic and necrosis nuclei were presented in ganglion cells layer. Compared with the control and blank groups, the activities of SOD gradually and significantly reduced and the concentrations of MDA increased in group exposed to 2,5-HD (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSION2,5-HD can induce the injury of retina tissues of mice, which may be associated with the lipid peroxidation.

Animals ; Hexanones ; toxicity ; Lipid Peroxidation ; drug effects ; Malondialdehyde ; metabolism ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred Strains ; Retina ; drug effects ; metabolism ; pathology ; Superoxide Dismutase ; metabolism

Objective To confirm the distribution of high arsenic drinking water and the situation of endemic arsenism in Hubei Province, to provide reference basis for prevention and control of endemic arsenic disease. Methods Using typical investigation and sample investigation in 2006 and 2007, the arsenic content of water was detected sampled from 19 counties(cities or communities). And those water samples which were close to or exceeded the stipulated standard were rechecked by the national standard method. Furthermore, the situation of endemic arsenism was investigated in the cities having high arsenic contents of water. Results In 2006,10 028 water samples of 446 villages in 6 counties (cities or communities) were tested, the wells of high arsenic (> 0.05 mg/L) were found in 5 counties (cities or communities) and the proportion of the well that exceeded stipulated standard was 5.29%(530/10 028); In 2007,19 086 water samples of 1282 villages in 17 counties(cities or communities) were tested, the wells of high arsenic were found in 11 counties(cities or communities), and the proportion of the well that exceeded stipulated standard was 1.74%(333/19 086). In these two years, 29 114 water samples were tested, in which 863 water samples were exceeding the stipulated standard. The 2.96% of total wells exceeded stipulated standard and mainly distributed in 179 villages of 12 counties(cities or communities). And the highest arsenic content of water sample was 2.012 mg/L. In the endemic arsenism area, 2 critical, 1 moderate and 1 mild arsenism patients had been found. Conclusions The water of high arsenic content are scattered in Hubei Province and the situation of endemic arsenism disease is mild. Improving water aiming at decreasing arsenic and establishing patient files should be carried out immediately.

Objective To establish rat models of polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS) induced by different methods,to assess the serum levels of several related hormones,to examine the morphological changes in the ovaries,and to discuss their significance.Methods Letrozol,sodium prasterone sulfate,or sodium prasterone sulfate combined with human chorionic gonadotropin were used to establish rat models of PCOS.Radioimmunoassay was used to measure the serum levels of hteinizing hormone(LH),follicle-stimulating hormone(FSH),estrogen(E_2),progesterone(P),testosterone(T),prolactin(PRL),and insulin(INS).HE staining was used to examine the morphological changes of the ovaries.Results Comparing with the normal group A,the serum FSH was increased and the serum progesterone was reduced in the group B,with a statistically significant difference(P<0.05).The serum testosterone was significantly higher in the group B than in the group A(P<0.01).The levels of serum sex hormones and insulin were not significantly different in the group D and C(P>0.05).In comparison with the group C,the levels of serum testosterone and LH/FSH ratio was significantly increased in the group E.(P<0.05).Comparing with the group D,the serum levels of progesterone and testosterone were significantly increased in the group E(P<0.05).The ovaries in the rats of groups A and C showed almost a normal histyology,with mature follicles and dominant follicles.Polycystic changes were observed only in the ovaries of groups B,D and E.Conclusion At the aspect of affecting the level of sex hormones in serum and changing the ovarian morphology.adopting letrozol tablets or sodium prasterone sulfate combined with HCG to induce rat PCO model is more close to clinic manifestations and meets the criteria of PCO animals.In the rat PCOS models induced with letrozol or with sodium prasterone sulfate combined with HCG,either the serum levels of sex hormones and ovarian histology are quite similar to those of human clinical appearance,and may well meet the modeling requirements for future experimental studies of polycystic ovary syndrome.

Objective To investigate the current situation of the prevention and contml of iodine deficiency disorders(IDD)in Hubei Province,SO as to provide a policy.making basis for controlling work of IDD. Methods Using the method of proportional population sampling(PPS),30 eounties were seiected in Hubei Province.In each selected county,1 primary school was chosen.In every primary school,40 pupil8 aged 8～10 years were selected to examine thyroid size,intelligent quotient(IQ),and salt iodine contents at their home.In the selected pupils,2 boys and 2 girls were chosen to determine their urinary iodine contents in each age grouD.Twenty pupils in the above school and 5 housewives ileal"to this school were tested in health education questionnaire. Results The median of salt iodine was 30.1 mg/kg,and the rate of comsuming qualified iodized salt was 96.2% (1154/1200).The rates ofchild goiter were 6.5%(78/1200)by palpation and 4.1%(49/1200)by B ultrasound.The median of urinary iodine Was 358.4μg/L and mean of the IQ was 105.3±14.4.The rate of qualified scores of both students and housewives Was 25.5%(153/600)、90.7%(136/150).Conclusions The current Bituation of iedine nutrition is good.The goal of eliminating IDD has been achieved in Hubei Province.