Diminished ovarian reserve(DOR)is associated with a reduced quantity and/or quality of retrieved oocytes,usually leading to low numbers of retrieved oocytes and poor reproductive outcomes.DOR may potentially progress to premature ovarian insufficiency and premature ovarian failure,which have adverse impacts on women's health.There is currently no effective clinical treatment to rescue ovarian function.The limited availability of human ovarian tissues and medical ethics issues mean that animal models are crucial for improving our understanding of the molecular pathogenesis of DOR and identifying preventive and therapeutic targets.This review thus aims to summarize the techniques and strategies used to establish rodent models of DOR,to provide a reference for future studies.

One hundred Alzheimer′s disease (AD) patients with behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) treated with donepezil+risperidone group ( n=50, group 1) or hydrochloride memantine+risperidone group ( n=50, group 2) in geriatric departments of Hangzhou Seventh People′s Hospital were enrolled in the study. Montreal cognitive assessment scale (MoCA), positive and negative syndrome scale (PANSS), treatment emergent symptom scale (TESS) were applied for evaluation; and blood routine examination, blood biochemistry, eletrocardiogram were performed in two groups before and after treatment. After treatment, MoCA score in group 2 (16.10±3.90) was significantly higher than that in group 1 (18.14±3.71)( t=-3.99, P<0.01), and PANSS score in group 2 (86.66±6.62) was significantly lower than that in group 1 (109.50±11.51; t=12.67, P<0.01). The incidence rates of dry mouth (16%,8/50), extrapyramidal side effects (10%,5/50) and the total score of TESS (3.92±2.02) in group 2 were markedly lower than those of group 1 [44%(22/50), 36%(18/50), (12.49±1.45);χ 2=9.33,9.54, t=17.90,all P<0.01]. Meanwhile, group 2 had significantly lower influences on the levels of blood lipids and fasting blood glucose (all P<0.01). The risperidone dose used in group 2 was significantly lower than that in group 1 [(2.06±0.50) vs. (3.85±0.89)mg, t=14.40, P=0.04].The results suggest that hydrochloridememantine combined with risperidone is more effective with less side effects compared to donepezil combined with risperidone for AD patients with BPSD.

Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is also known as premature ovarian failure, as one of the main causes of female infertility, and has been widely concerned, mainly manifested by low estrogen levels and high gonadotropin levels. The etiology and mechanism of POI are complex, and there is no consensus at present. With the deepening of stem cell research, stem cell therapy for POI has become a new focus. This paper summarizes the etiology of POI and the mechanism of action of stem cell therapy for POI from different sources, providing reference for future research.

Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is also known as premature ovarian failure, as one of the main causes of female infertility, and has been widely concerned, mainly manifested by low estrogen levels and high gonadotropin levels. The etiology and mechanism of POI are complex, and there is no consensus at present. With the deepening of stem cell research, stem cell therapy for POI has become a new focus. This paper summarizes the etiology of POI and the mechanism of action of stem cell therapy for POI from different sources, providing reference for future research.

OBJECTIVES: Pseudolaric acid B (PAB) has been shown to inhibit the growth of various tumor cells, but the molecular details of its function are still unknown. This study investigated the molecular mechanisms by which PAB induces apoptosis in HeLa cells. METHODS: The 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assays were performed to investigate the effect of PAB treatment in various cervical cancer cell lines. Annexin V/propidium iodide staining combined with flow cytometry and Hoechst 33258 staining were used to assess PAB-induced apoptosis. Additionally, we performed bioinformatics analyses and identified a paired box 2 (PAX2) binding site on the BAX promoter. We then validated the binding using luciferase and chromatin immunoprecipitation assays. Finally, western blotting assays were used to investigate PAB effect on the Wnt signaling and the involved signaling molecules. RESULTS: PAB promotes apoptosis and downregulates PAX2 expression in HeLa cells in a time- and concentration-dependent manner. PAX2 binds to the promoter of BAX and inhibits its expression; therefore, PAX2 inhibition is associated with increased levels of BAX, which induces apoptosis of HeLa cells via the mitochondrial pathway. Additionally, PAB inhibits classical Wnt signaling. CONCLUSION: PAB effectively inhibits Wnt signaling and PAX2 expression, and increases BAX levels, which induce apoptosis in HeLa cells. Therefore, PAB is a promising natural molecule for the treatment of cervical cancer.
Apoptosis ; Binding Sites ; Bisbenzimidazole ; Blotting, Western ; Cell Line ; Chromatin Immunoprecipitation ; Computational Biology ; Flow Cytometry ; HeLa Cells ; Humans ; Luciferases ; Mitochondria ; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms ; Wnt Signaling Pathway

Objective To systematically review the efficacy and safety of prolapse surgery versus combined prolapse and midurethral sling surgery in women with pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence.Methods Databases including PubMed,EMbase,the Cochrane Library(Issue 7,2016),Web of Knowledge,CNKI,CBM,WanFang Data and VIP were searched from inception to July 31th 2016,to collect randomized controlled trial(RCT) of combined prolapse and midurethral sling surgery versus prolapse surgery for pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence.Two reviewers independently screened literature,extracted data and assessed the risk of bias of included studies.Then,meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.3 software.Results A total of 4 RCT involving 446 patients were included.The results of meta-analysis showed that,for postoperative outcomes,compared with prolapse surgery,the incidence of urinary incontinence,stress urinary incontinence,urgency urinary incontinence,any treatment for SUI,surgery for stress urinary incontinence[RR=0.57,95%CI(0.46~0.70),P<0.000;RR=0.24,95%CI(0.10~0.60),P=0.002;RR=0.58,95%CI(0.39~0.85,P=0.006;RR=0.20,95%CI(0.06~0.67),P=0.009;RR=0.07,95%CI(0.01~0.56),P=0.010]were lower in combined prolapse and midurethral sling surgery.For complications,the incidence of bladder perforation or injury,urinary tract infection,incomplete bladder emptying at 1 week[RR=9.72,95%CI(1.78~53.01),P=0.009;RR=1.77,95%CI(1.23~2.54),P=0.002;RR=1.39,95%CI(1.06~1.81),P=0.020]were higher in combined prolapse and midurethral sling surgery,while there were no statistical differences between the two groups in the incidence of voiding dysfunction,vaginal tape erosion,major bleeding or vascular complication.Conclusion For women with pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence,compared to prolapse surgery,the incidence of urinary incontinence and treatment of urinary incontinence is lower in combined prolapse and midurethral sling surgery,the incidence of partial complications is higher in combined prolapse and midurethral sling surgery.Due to the limited quality and quantity of the included studies,more high quality studies are needed to verify the above conclusion.

As a new type of treatment for ovarian cancer,the fertility sparing surgery is put forward for patients who has fertility requirements and the surgical indication.But the indications and safety are still controversial at present on the international.The operation is based on the traditional surgery way,the retention of the uterus and at least one side of the ovary,and then the corresponding adjuvant chemotherapy and ovarian protection,and choosing the right pregnancy timing based on individual difference,to the excellent oncologic outcomes and the favorable reproductive outcomes.

Objective To investigate the expressions of minichromosome maintenance protein 5 (MCM5)and P1 6 INK4A gene and protein in cervical squamous cell cancer (SCC),cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)and normal tissues.Methods Real-time PCR and immunohistochemistry were used respectively to detect the expression levels of mRNA and protein of MCM5 and P1 6 INK4A in 40 cases of cervical cancer,1 1 cases of CIN I,1 5 cases of CIN Ⅱ - Ⅲ and 1 5 cases of normal cervical tissues.Results ① The expression levels of mRNA and protein of MCM5 and P1 6 INK4A in tissues of cervical squamous cell cancer were significantly higher than those in normal cervical tissues,CIN I and CIN Ⅱ-Ⅲ tissues (P <0.05).The expression level of P1 6 INK4A was significantly higher in tissues of cervical squamous cell cancer than in normal cervical tissues and CIN I tissues (P < 0.01 ). However,it did not differ from that in CIN Ⅱ-Ⅲ tissues (P >0.05 ).② The high expression of MCM5 mRNA and protein in cervical squamous cell carcinoma was positively correlated with clinical stage and differentiation grade of cervical cancer (P <0.01),but not correlated with age (P >0.05).P1 6 INK4A expression exhibited no correlation with clinical stage or age of patients (P >0.05),but positive correlation with differentiation grade (P <0.01).③ A positive correlation was found between MCM5 and P1 6 INK4A expressions in cervical cancer (r = 0.538,P <0.01).Conclusion The over-expressions of MCM5 and P1 6 INK4A may play an important role in the carcinogenesis and progression of cervical cancer.MCM5 may be used as a new marker of the proliferation of cervical cancer. Detection of P1 6 INK4A and MCM5 is of great significance to studying the grade and outcome of CIN,which may improve the rate of cervical cancer screening.

Objective To explore the clinical effects of aripiprazole on post-schizophrenic depression and its effects on patients' life quality. Methods A total of 82 patients with post-schizophrenic depression who were admitted to our hos-pital from January 2011 to July 2014 were selected as research subjects. They were randomly assigned to control group(n=41)and experiment group(n=41). The control group was given risperidone, and the experiment group was given aripiprazole. Changes of PANSS scores, HAMD scores, CGI scores and QOL-100 scores between the two groups were compared. Results PANSS scores, HAMD scores, CGI scores and QOL-100 scores between groups before the treatment were not statistically different(P>0.05). After the treatment, scores in the two groups improved significantly compared to those before the treatment, and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05). Psychopathology score in the experiment group 24 weeks after the treatment was lower than that in the control group. Scores of negative symptom scale and HAMD scores 12 weeks and 24 weeks after the treatment were both lower than those in the control group. CGI score 12 weeks after the treatment was lower than that in the control group. QOL-100 scores was higher than that in the control group. The differences were all statistically significant (P<0.05). Differences of adverse events were not statistically significant(χ2=0.179, P>0.05). Conclusion After the treatment of aripiprazole for patients with post-schizophrenic depression, depression and negative symptoms are improved greatly, and the life quality is enhanced.

Objective To investigate the effect of health education on self-efficacy in schizophrenia patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods The inclusion criteria for schizophrenia patients with type 2 diabetes of 84 patients were randomly divided into intervention group and control group each of 42 cases, the intervention group were given self-efficacy to emphasize health education, healthy control group received conventional health education, before the intervention and comparison groups to intervene to restore the degree of biochemical parameters, quality of life and social function after 6 weeks. Results The intervention group fast glucose, triglycerides, glycosylated hemoglobin of intervention group were significantly lower than the control group (P<0.05). After the intervention, psychosocial, energy / symptoms, energy /power ratings of intervention group were significantly lower than the control group (P<0.05). After the intervention the ward activities, personal self-care, accountability and planning, social withdrawal, interest rates on the outside of inter-vention group were significantly lower than the control group(P<0.05). Conclusion Health education helps to improve self-efficacy in schizophrenia patients with type 2 diabetes to control blood sugar metabolism , and benefit their mental illness symptoms to improve the quality of life for the rehabilitation and restoration of social functions.