10pg/ml and IL-8≥70 pg/ml as the critical value,PCT and IL-6 levels had diagnostic sensitivities of 90.6% and 75.0%,and specificities of 83.3% and 77.7%,respectively.The combination of PCT and IL-6 had a sensitivity of 81.2%,and specificity of 94.2%.The positive predictive value was of 96.2% and the negative predictive value of 73.0%.CONCLUSIONS Serum PCT appears to be a promising indicator in differentiating viral infection from bacterial gastroenteritis,but the combination of PCT and IL-6 has a more clinical value.

We have carried out experiment design and comment,and students write the reports of experiment design in patho- physilolgy teaching from the aspects of basic process of experiment research and basic factors,principle and meaning of experi- ment design.By way of the teaching reform,the major position of students in studying is established,students' ability to study in- dependently and acquire knowledge actively are well cultivated,their comprehensive quality are enhanced and the teachers con- struction is also promoted.

OBJECTIVE: To make a review of nowadays related dissertations about epigenetic modifications (DNA methylation, histone modifications, chromatin remodeling and the non-coding microRNA interruption, etc.) mediating the abnormal expression of drug metabolic enzymes and inactive metabolism of substances in organisms. METHODS: Researches on epigenetic modifications regulating the genes expression or activity change of drug metabolism enzymes were reviewed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The research in this field can provide reference for determining biomarkers in clinical diagnosis and therapies of tumors.

The nutritional status in early life have been gradually recognized that it can change the status of development and metabolism of adults.Epidemiological evidence and animal model study have found that low birth weight is the risk factors of adult metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease.Insulin resistance is a common pathophysiological basis.Renin-angiotensin system and insulin signaling systems interact to promote the development of insulin resistance.

Objective To observe the influence of silymarin on expressions of transforming growth factor-?1(TGF-?1) and collagen type Ⅲ(Col Ⅲ) in rats with experimental tubulointerstitial fibrosis(TIF) induced by unilateral ureteral obstruction(UUO).Methods Se-venty-two Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into 3 groups:sham operation group(n=24),model group(n=24) and silymarin treatment group(n=24).The rats in model group and treatment group were operated by ligation of left-ureter.The rats in sham opera-tion group operated by dissociating left-ureter were taken as controls.Rats in treatment group were fed with silymarin [30 mg/(kg?d)]24 h before operation,and rats in model group and sham operation group were treated by intragastric administration with the same volume nomal saline at the same time.Eight rats were killed at day 7,14,and 21,respectively.The score of TIF changes,histologically,was evaluated under light microscope.Expressions of TGF-?1 and Col Ⅲ in tubulointerstitial tissue in 3 groups were investigated by immunohistochemistry.Results 1.The TIF pathological index in treatment group was less than that in model group,but more than sham operation group at day 14 and 21(Pa

AIM: To observe the effects of polysaccharides-2b from mudan cortex of Paeonia Suffruticosa Andr on glycocylation hemoglobion(GHb),blood glucose(BG),superoxide dismutase(SOD),the content of malonaldehyde(MDA) in serum and blood rheology of diabetic rats. METHODS: Diabetic rats were induced by associating streptozotocin(STZ) with freund's adjuvant complete(CFA),and then the diabetic rats were divided randomly into five groups: model group,polysaccharides-2b lower dose group(30 mg/kg),middle dose group(60 mg/kg),high dose group(120 mg/kg),positive group.Normal group was established additionally.PSM2b was perfused into stomach in diabatic rats for 60 days.The blood glucose was measured on the 10 th,30 th and 60 th days.The rehologic indexes,GHb,SOD and MDA were measured on the 60 th days. RESULTS: Compared with model group,every administrative group of PSM2b were able to apparently reduce high blood glucose and GHb(P

Interferon ( IFN) plays an essential role in antiviral infection.Interferons are divided into different categories according to their structure and function.People have attached increasing importance to TypeⅠinterferon( IFN-Ⅰ) in light of its unusual antiviral mechanism.This review is intended to shed light on IFN-Ⅰ,including its antiviral function,signal pathway and regulation.

Objective To explore the relationship between TLR3 mRNA expression on peripheral blood mononuclear cells(PBMCs)and acute rotavirus(RV)diarrhea.Methods Sixty-one children with acute RV diarrhea served as study subject,the expression of TLR3 mRNA on PBMCs was detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative RT-PCR.the concentrations of IFN-γand TNF-α in serum were measured by the method of Enzyrme-linked immunosorbent assay(EUSA).Results The expression of TLR3 on PBMCs and the serum levels of IFN-γ and TNF-α in the serious diarrhea group were 0. 820±0.051,(33.67±12.88)Pg/ml, (62.21±14.65)pg/ml,respectively,while it were 0.717±0.040,(24.01±10.06)pg/ml,(50.99± 12.18)pg/ml in the slight diarrhea group,and 0.525±0.029,(12.52±5.19)pg/ml,(28.65±7.44)pg/ml in the control group.Compared with the control group.the expression of TLR3 on PBMCs and the serum levels of IFN-γ,TNF-α in the serious and slight diarrhea group were significantly higher(P<0.01).There were significant differences between the serious and slight diarrhea group(P<0.01).There were positive relationship between the expression of TLR3 on PBMCs and tHe serum IFN-γ,TNF-α levels(r=0.431,P< 0.05,r=0.372,P<0.05).Conclusion The expression of TLR3 on PBMCs in children with acute rotavirus dialThea iS up-regulated,TLR3 and its mediated immune response are associated with the development of acute rotavirus diarrhea.

Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease of global importance for infecting humans .The early diagnosis of brucellosis infection plays a significant role in the treatment and rehabilitation .This paper reviews the different methods used to diagnose brucellosis ,particularly introduces the basic principles and applications of fluorescence polarisation assay as a diagnostic tool for brucellosis ,which could provide the reference for clinical diagnosis and epidemiological investigation on brucellosis .

BACKGROUND:Experiments have shown that the col agen substrate has the capability of stimulating cartilage generation, but the stimulating role of different types of col agen substrates remains controversial. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of type I and type II col agen on the biological characteristics of human chondrocytes cultured in vitro. METHODS:Human chondrocytes at passage were cultured onto the ordinary culture plates (ordinary plate), type I col agen-coated culture plates (type I plate), and type II col agen-coated culture plates (type II plate). cellgrowth curves were determined by MTT method after cells were cultured for 10 days. By ELISA, PCR, and 1,9-dimethyl methyleneblue technology, type I and type II col agen and glycosaminoglycan contents were quantitatively detected in cartilage cells 28 days after culture. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The number of cartilage cells was the highest in type II plate, which was twice of that in type I plate and five times of that in ordinary plate. Cartilage cells in type II plate secreted the least amount of type I col agen, which showed significant differences compared with the ordinary plate (P<0.01) and had no statistical y significant difference with type I plate (P>0.01). Cartilage cells in type II plate secreted the most amount of type II col agen and glycosaminoglycan, showing significant differences compared with the other two plates (P<0.01). The cartilage cells cultured in col agen plates are better than that cultured in ordinary culture plate, type II col agen culture plate is better than type I col agen culture plate in maintaining cellshape, extending the dedifferentiation pattern, and promoting celldifferentiation.