Apoptosis ; Apoptosis Regulatory Proteins ; genetics ; Genetic Vectors ; Humans ; K562 Cells ; Transfection

Objective To investigate the effect and mechanism of serotonin (5-HT) and secretin(SEC) on afferent discharge of vagus in rats. Methods Spontaneous afferent discharge of subdiaphragmatic vagus nerve was recorded in urethane anesthetized rats. The effects of 5-HT, 5-HT3 receptor antagonist and 5-HT+SEC on the discharge of subdiaphragmatic vagus nerve were investigated by intravenous injection of different dosage of 5-HT(3, 10, 30 ?g/kg), Granisetron (1 mg/kg) and 5-HT+SEC. Results Intravenous 5-HT caused obvious exciting effect on spontaneous afferent discharge of subdiaphragmatic vagus nerve. The 5-HT3 receptor antagonist significantly inhibited the effects of 5-HT. 5-HT+SEC could augment the effect of 5-HT on spontaneous discharge. Conclusion The exciting effect of 5-HT on afferent discharge of subdiaphragmatic vagus nerve is possibly mediated by 5-HT3 receptor related to vagus nerve afference. Secretin can augment the exciting effect of 5-HT on spontaneous discharge of vagus afferent nerve.

Objective To strengthen the quality control management and enhance the detection capacity of the experimental animal quality control laboratoriesin our country through the detection of serum esterase-1 (Es-1) in the experimental mice.Methods The samples were prepared according to the standard procedure, and then were randomly numbered and distributed to participating units by cold-chain transport.Before the deadline, the participants submitted the results and the copies of original records.When the results were completely consistent with the standard results,the results were regarded as satisfactory, otherwise were unsatisfactory.Results A total of 11 laboratories participated in this program, of which 10 laboratories were regarded as satisfactory (90.9%) and one laboratory obtained unsatisfactory result (9.1%).Conclusions The results of this proficiency testing project demonstrate that the overall detection level of Es-1 in laboratory mice is highof the participating laboratories.However, more attention still should be paid to standard specifications and some test details.

Objective To investigate the detection capacity of esterase-3 ( Es-3) in the laboratory animals monito-ring laboratories in China, and to improve the quality management of laboratories.Methods We prepared the test sam-ples according to the criteria of China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment(CNAS), all the samples were certificated by homogeneity test and stability test.Then, samples with random numbers and standard operation instruc-tion were distributed to the participant laboratories.The laboratories should submit their reports before the deadline expires. When the results are the same as the standard results, the laboratories will receive excellent remark; when the results are the same as the standard results except the hybridization type, the laboratories will receive satisfactory remark;otherwise, it will receive unsatisfactory remark.If a laboratory did not submit report, the laboratory will also receive unsatisfactory re-mark.Results Ten laboratories participated in the program, and no laboratory received excellent remark.Nine laboratories (90.0%of enrolled laboratories) had satisfactory results, while one laboratory (10.0%of enrolled laboratories) had un-satisfactory results.Conclusions The nationwide overall detection level of laboratories in Es-3 is relatively high.Howev-er, some details should be noticed and several laboratories should improve their detecting ability.

Objective To investigate the detection capacity of malic enzyme 1 and isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 ( Mod1&Idh1) in the laboratory animal monitoring laboratories in China in order to understand the detection capacity of la-boratories and to improve the detection level of laboratory animals’ quality.Methods Based on the program approved by CNAS, samples preparing, homogeneity test and stability test of malic enzyme 1 and isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 in the mouse kidneys were carried out.Standard operation procedure and samples with random numbers were distributed to the la-boratories.The laboratories should submit the result reports before the time limit expires.If the laboratory reports were the same with the standard results, the laboratories will receive satisfactory remark.If laboratory reports were not the same with the standard results, the laboratories will receive unsatisfactory remark.If a laboratory did not submit report, the laboratory will also receive unsatisfactory result.Results Eight laboratories out of 10 (80%) enrolled laboratories reported satisfac-tory experiment results, and two laboratories (20%) presented unsatisfactory results.Conclusions The whole detection level of laboratories in Mod1 &Idh1 is relatively high in the laboratory animals monitoring laboratories in China.It can re-flect the detection level of laboratories to conduct the laboratory capacity evaluation.

Chondroma ; pathology ; Female ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Nasal Cavity ; pathology ; Nose Neoplasms ; pathology ; Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms ; pathology

Disease Outbreaks ; prevention & control ; Humans ; Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype ; Influenza Vaccines ; Influenza, Human ; prevention & control

Objective To investigate the interventional effect of multidimensional strategy to reduce the incidence of neonatal ventilator-associated pneumonia.Methods The patients who were admitted to the NICU department and received mechanical ventilation (MV) for more than 48 hours from October 2012 to September 2014 were recruited. The control group received the experienced interventions from October 2012 to September 2013, neonates from October 2013 to September 2014 were recruited as the intervention group receiving multidimensional controlling strategy, including bundle care, education, pro-cess and outcome surveillance and feedback on the practices. The compliance of before-after implementation of interventions were quantitatively evaluated,and the rate of VAP was compared between the two groups.Results The compliance rate of hand hygiene and the qualiifed rate of sputum suction, oral care, drain condensation from ventilator circuit, semi-recumbent posi-tion, and preventing of stress-ulcers were increased 17.0%, 11.4%, 14.7%, 18.2%, 37.5% and 56.3% respectively after implemen-tation of multidimensional strategy, and had statistical difference (χ2=36.47-294.36,P<0.01). But the qualiifed rate of antibiotic use only was 66.1% in the post-VAP bundle phases, and showed no statistical difference before and after(P>0.05). The VAP rate was 41.7 cases per 1000 MV-days during control group and 19.7 cases per 1000 MV-days during intervention group, had statis-tical signiifcance (P<0.05). But the rate of ventilator application showed no statistical difference between two group (P>0.05). ConclusionThe multidimensional strategy can effectively prevent the incidence of VAP.

Objective To analyse and monitor the genetic quality of closed colony NIH mice in Beijing district for the last 3 years.Methods We use biochemical genetic markers( including alkaline phosphatase -1 and the like 14 biochemical markers), selecting A and B colonies from different facilities for genetic monitoring in 2011 to study the polymorphism.And in 2014, 30 NIH mice just from B colony were monitored using the same testing and sampling methods.Results In 2011,NIH mice form both A and B facilities existed 6 polymorphic biochemical markers(Ce2,Car2, Gpi1,Es10,Gpd1,Pgm1); and NIH mice of B company also existed polymorphism in Es3 loucs.Between the 2 NIH mice colonies, there were significant difference in Es3、Gpd1、Pgm1 loci (P <0.01), and difference in Car2 locus(P <0.05).FST of the 2 colonies was 0.0406, the genetic identity was 0.9619, and the genetic distance was 0.0388.In B company, NIH mice of 2014 appeared 2 homozygous loci(Ce2 and Gpd1) when compared with NIH mice of 2011.Between the 2 NIH mice colonies, there were significant difference in Es10 and Gpd1 loci (P <0.01), and difference in Pgm1 locus(P <0.05).Fst of the 2 colonies was 0.1103, the genetic identity was 0.8847, and the Genetic distance was 0.1266.Conclusions Population isolation, breeding and selection, populationpopulation quantityquantity and generation significantly affected the genetic architecture of NIH mice.So when breeding and reserving seeds, we should strengthen the genetic monitoring of outbred NIH mice, in order to offer reliable genetic quality protection.

Objective To analyze the clinical features in patients with primary cardiac tumors and surgical treatment of primary cardiac tumors.Methods A retrospective analysis of primary cardiac tumors patients from June 2002 to September 2012 was performed.79 patients were confirmed using cardiac echocardiography.Primary cardiac tumors were excised using general anesthesia during cardiopulmonary bypass.Results Only 5 patients relapsed after the follow-up for 6 months to 5 years.No tumor recurrence and distant metastases were found in the other patients.Conclusion Left atrial myxoma should be removed by surgical resection as soon as possible once there is a clear diagnosis.The surgical effect of left atrial myxoma is good but it may relapse.The malignant cardiac tumors progress rapidly and should be removed by early surgery combined with comprehensive treatment to improve the prognosis.