Objective: To investigate the correlation between cord blood vitamin D level and recurrent respiratory tract infection in infants. Methods: From August 2014 to July 2015, 298 neonates in the Second Hospital of Jiaxing were selected in this study.The serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D[25(OH)D] were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) in umbilical cord blood of neonates.The incidence of respiratory tract infection in infants was followed up. Results: There were 53.1%(158/298) newborns with vitamin D deficiency(deficiency group), 24.8%(74/298) neonates with inadequate vitamin D(inadequate group), 22.1%(66/298) infants with adequate vitamin D(adequate group). The incidence rates of recurrent respiratory infections in vitamin D deficiency group, inadequate group and adequate group were 29.7%(47/158), 17.6%(13/74), 10.6%(7/66), respectively.The incidence of recurrent respiratory tract infection among the three groups was statistically significantly different(χ²=11.114, P=0.01). Conclusion Vitamin D nutrition level of neonates has a significant correlation with infants with respiratory tract infection, especially lower respiratory tract infection.Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the supplement and detection of vitamin D during pregnancy, so as to reduce the incidence of infant respiratory diseases in the region.

Objective: To study serum HCV antibody (anti-HCV) with geographic distribution characteristics in Zhejiang Province. Methods: A stratified random cluster sampling method was used. Serum samples of the surveyed population were collected from selected hospitals, anti-HCV antibodies were examined, then hepatitis C infection rates among different genders, regions and age groups were analyzed. The anti-HCV rate was compared using the χ ² test. Results: The average anti-HCV positive rate in Zhejiang Province was 0.24% [95% confidence interval (CI): 0.16% ~ 0.32%]. The antibody positive rate in the plain area was 0.32% (95% CI: 0.19% ~ 0.45%), which was significantly higher than the coastal islands 0.05%(95% CI: 0.00% ~ 0.12%, χ ² = 7.638, P < 0.05). There was no significant difference between plain area and hilly area 0.22% (95% CI: 0.03% - 0.41%). There was no statistically significant difference in anti-HCV positive rates between males and females (χ ² = 2.238, P = 0.135). The highest positive rate of anti-HCV (0.93%) was in the population aged 56-60 years and the lowest in the population aged less than 20 years. Anti-HCV positive rate of all age groups in 2017 was lower than that of 2006 seroepidemiological study of hepatitis C. Conclusion Zhejiang Province is a region with low anti-HCV positive rate and the disease prevalence further reduced than 10 years ago. The positive rate of anti-HCV in plain areas is higher than islands. Middle-aged and elderly people are the age group with high prevalence, and the anti-HCV positive rate in people under 20 years old is exceptionally low. Gender differences in anti-HCV positive rate have little effect.

Humans ; Karyotype ; Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute

BACKGROUNDDual sensor (DS) for rate adaption was supposed to be more physiological. To evaluate its superiority, the DS (accelerometer [ACC] and minute ventilation [MV]) and normal sinus rate response were compared in a self-controlled way during exercise treadmill testing.

METHODSThis self-controlled study was performed in atrioventricular block patients with normal sinus function who met the indications of pacemaker implant. Twenty-one patients came to the 1-month follow-up visit. Patients performed a treadmill test 1-month post implant while programmed in DDDR and sensor passive mode. For these patients, sensor response factors were left at default settings (ACC = 8, MV = 3) and sensor indicated rates (SIRs) for DS, ACC and MV sensor were retrieved from the pacemaker memories, along with measured sinus node (SN) rates from the beginning to 1-minute after the end of the treadmill test, and compared among study groups. Repeated measures analysis of variance and profile analysis, as well as variance analysis of randomized block designs, were used for statistical analysis.

RESULTSFifteen patients (15/21) were determined to be chronotropically competent. The mean differences between DS SIRs and intrinsic sinus rates during treadmill testing were smaller than those for ACC and MV sensor (mean difference between SIR and SN rate: ACC vs. SN, MV vs. SN, DS vs. SN, respectively, 34.84, 17.60, 16.15 beats/min), though no sensors could mimic sinus rates under the default settings for sensor response factor (ACC vs. SN P-adjusted < 0.001; MV vs. SN P-adjusted = 0.002; DS vs. SN P-adjusted = 0.005). However, both in the range of 1 st minute and first 3 minutes of exercise, only the DS SIR profile did not differ from sinus rates (P-adjusted = 0.09, 0.90, respectively).

CONCLUSIONSThe DS under default settings provides more physiological rate response during physical activity than the corresponding single sensors (ACC or MV sensor). Further study is needed to determine if individual optimization would further improve adaptive performance of the DS.

Adult ; Aged ; Cardiac Pacing, Artificial ; methods ; Exercise ; physiology ; Exercise Test ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Pacemaker, Artificial

OBJECTIVETo construct a RNA interference lentiviral vector for human glutathione peroxidase 2 (GPX2) gene and observe the effect of GPX2 knockdown on cell apoptosis.

METHODSThe sequence of the small interfering RNA (siRNA) for GPX2 interference was inserted into the pSicoR vector. HepG2 cells were infected by the packaged si-GPX2 lentivirus and the expression of GPX2 in the infected cells was detected by both RT-PCR and Western blotting. Changes of cell apoptosis following the infection were analyzed by flow cytometry.

RESULTSThe lentiviral particles pSicoR-GPX2 were successfully packaged. The expression of GPX2 in the infected cells was obviously down-regulated at both RNA and protein levels. GPX2 knockdown caused increased apoptosis rate, increased Bax expression and lowered Bcl-2 expression in HepG2 cells.

CONCLUSIONWe have successfully constructed the lentiviral vector for RNA interference of human GPX2 gene.

Apoptosis ; Down-Regulation ; Genetic Vectors ; Glutathione Peroxidase ; genetics ; Hep G2 Cells ; Humans ; Lentivirus ; RNA Interference ; RNA, Small Interfering

Objective To construct a RNA interference lentiviral vector for human glutathione peroxidase 2 (GPX2) gene and observe the effect of GPX2 knockdown on cell apoptosis. Methods The sequence of the small interfering RNA (siRNA) for GPX2 interference was inserted into the pSicoR vector. HepG2 cells were infected by the packaged si-GPX2 lentivirus and the expression of GPX2 in the infected cells was detected by both RT-PCR and Western blotting. Changes of cell apoptosis following the infection were analyzed by flow cytometry. Results The lentiviral particles pSicoR-GPX2 were successfully packaged. The expression of GPX2 in the infected cells was obviously down-regulated at both RNA and protein levels. GPX2 knockdown caused increased apoptosis rate, increased Bax expression and lowered Bcl-2 expression in HepG2 cells. Conclusion We have successfully constructed the lentiviral vector for RNA interference of human GPX2 gene.

Objective To construct a RNA interference lentiviral vector for human glutathione peroxidase 2 (GPX2) gene and observe the effect of GPX2 knockdown on cell apoptosis. Methods The sequence of the small interfering RNA (siRNA) for GPX2 interference was inserted into the pSicoR vector. HepG2 cells were infected by the packaged si-GPX2 lentivirus and the expression of GPX2 in the infected cells was detected by both RT-PCR and Western blotting. Changes of cell apoptosis following the infection were analyzed by flow cytometry. Results The lentiviral particles pSicoR-GPX2 were successfully packaged. The expression of GPX2 in the infected cells was obviously down-regulated at both RNA and protein levels. GPX2 knockdown caused increased apoptosis rate, increased Bax expression and lowered Bcl-2 expression in HepG2 cells. Conclusion We have successfully constructed the lentiviral vector for RNA interference of human GPX2 gene.

Objective To observe any effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on pul monary function,airflow obstruction,dyspnea,exercise capacity and levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in the sputum of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Methods Thirty patients with stage Ⅰ or Ⅱ COPD were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group with 15 cases in each.TENS applied at the Feishu acupuncture point (BL13) was used in the treatment group,while sham stimulation of the same point without current output was used in the control group.The treatment was administered 40 minutes once daily,5 days a week for a total of 4 weeks.The outcome measures were measured before and after 4 weeks of treatment.Results FVC,FEV1,FEV1％,and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) all improved significantly in the treatment group after 4 weeks of treatment.After treatment,the average TNF-α level in induced sputum and exercise capacity as indicated by the average BODE index had both improved significantly in the treatment group.Compared with the control group,pulmonary function,TNF-α and the BODE index in the treatment group were all significantly better.There was no significant difference in pulmonary function,BODE index or TNF-α before and after treatment in the control group.Conclusion TENS at the Feishu acupoint can reduce airway inflammation,improve pulmonary function and exercise capacity,and decrease TNF-α levels in patients with stage Ⅰ or Ⅱ COPD.This treatment should be very useful for enhancing their ability in the activities of daily living.

OBJECTIVETo construct a lentiviral vector for RNA interference (RNAi) of human glycerol kinase (GK) gene to stably down-regulate GK expression in human hepatocytes.

METHODSThe sequence of siRNA for GK interference were cloned into the pSicoR vector. Following packaging in 293T cells, the lentivirus was titrated using fluorescence activated cell sorting. Human hepatocyte L02 cells was infected with the lentivirus and the expression of GK was analyzed using Western blotting.

RESULTSThe lentiviral particle pSicoR-GK was successfully packaged with a virus titer reaching 3×10(7) pfu/ml. The expression level of GK protein was down-regulated to 20% of the control level in L02 cells infected with the lentivirus.

CONCLUSIONThe lentiviral vector for RNAi of human GK gene has been successfully constructed, which can significantly down-regulate GK expression in human hepatocytes.

Cell Line ; Gene Expression Regulation ; Genetic Vectors ; Glycerol Kinase ; genetics ; Hepatocytes ; enzymology ; Humans ; Lentivirus ; genetics ; Plasmids ; RNA Interference ; RNA, Small Interfering ; genetics ; Transfection

Objective To compare the outcome of laparoscopic with open partial nephrectomy for duplication anomalies. Methods A total of 64 patients with mean age of 17 months were divided into 2 groups.Open group consisted of 36 patients,and laparoscopic group consisted of 28 patients.In open group,there were 19 boys and 17 girls,15 cases were of ectopic ureter,18 of ureterocele,2 of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) and 1 of ureteropelvic junction obstruction.Mean age was 18 months.In laparoscopic group,there were 18 boys and 10 girls,9 were of ectopic ureter,16 of ureterocele and 3 of VUR.Mean age was 1 6 months.There were no significant differences in age and diseases.Results There were 2 conversion to open surgery in laparoscopic group and no other intra-operative and post-operative complications in 2 groups.Mean duration of operation was 2.5 h for open group,the difference of pre- and post-operation hemoglobin was 2.64 g,the volume of drainage was 91.4 ml,the time of drainage was 4.2 d and mean hospital stay was 19.3 d.In Iaparoscopic group,the figures were 2.9 h,1.45 g,55.4 ml,3.4 d and 14.3 d,respectively.The differences of the figwres were significant between the 2 groups (P＜0.05). Conclusion Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy is effective and safe for the treatment of duplicated kidney with a dysfunctional moiety.