Objective To explore the effect of esculin(ESCL)on hypoxia/reoxygenation(H/R)-induced myocardial cell injury by regulating high mobility group B1(HMGB1)/receptor of advanced glycation endproducts(RAGE)signaling pathway.Methods H9c2 cells were divided into the control group,the H/R group,the ESCL-low group,the ESCL-medium group and the ESCL-high group(ESCL-L,M,H,0.4,0.8,1.6 mmol/L),the ESCL-H+pcDNA-NC group and the ESCL-H+pcDNA-HMGB1 group.The AnnexinV FITC staining method was used to detect the apoptosis rate of H9c2 cells.Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay was used to measure interleukin(IL)-18,IL-1β,tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α,the malondialdehyde(MDA),lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)contents and the superoxide dismutase(SOD)activity.The DCHF-DA fluorescent probe was performed to detect active oxygen(ROS)fluorescence intensity.Immunoblotting was performed to detect B-cell lymphoma-2(Bcl-2),Bcl-2 associated X protein(Bax),HMGB1 and RAGE proteins.Results Compared with the control group,the H/R group showed conspicuously higher apoptosis rate,IL-18,IL-1β,TNF-α,MDA,LDH,ROS fluorescence intensity,Bax,HMGB1 and RAGE proteins in H9c2 cells,and conspicuously lower Bcl-2 protein and SOD activity(P＜0.05).Compared with the H/R group,the ESCL-L,ESCL-M and ESCL-H groups showed a gradual decrease in cell apoptosis rate,IL-18,IL-1β,TNF-α,MDA,LDH and ROS fluorescence intensity,Bax,HMGB1 and RAGE proteins with increasing ESCL concentration,and a gradual increase in Bcl-2 protein and SOD activity(P＜0.05).Overexpression of HMGB1 reversed the protective effect of ESCL on H/R induced cardiomyocyte injury.Conclusion ESCL may reduce H/R induced cardiomyocyte injury by inhibiting HMGB1/RAGE pathway.

Objective:To study the role of cadherin 1 (CDH1) gene DNA methylation in autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) in population from different water-iodine regions.Methods:From May to June 2019, the information of AIT cases and healthy individuals in Shandong Province were collected in three types of water-iodine regions: iodine-fortification (IF) region, iodine-adequate (IA) region and iodine-excess (IE) region. A case-control study design was applied to match 176 AIT cases (case group) with age, gender, body mass index, and place of residence in a 1 ∶ 1 ratio to 176 healthy individuals (control group). Fasting urine and whole blood samples were collected to test the contents of urinary iodine, thyroid function indicators [serum free triiodothyronine (FT 3), free thyroxine (FT 4), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)], and serum iodine. The DNA methylation levels of the target region of the CDH1 gene and its four CpG sites in whole blood were determined using methylation sequencing technology for target regions (MethylTarget TM). Results:The DNA methylation level of the target region of CDH1 gene in the case group was 0.832 ± 0.044, and that in the control group was 0.828 ± 0.049, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups ( t = 0.76, P = 0.448). There was no statistically significant difference in DNA methylation levels of the four CpG sites in the target region of CDH1 gene between the case group and the control group ( P > 0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in the DNA methylation level of the CDH1 gene target region between the case group and the control group in IF, IA and IE regions ( P > 0.05). The detection results of DNA methylation levels at CpG sites in the target region of CDH1 gene in different water iodine regions showed that the DNA methylation level at site 83 in case group in IF region was higher than that in the control group ( t = 2.30, P = 0.023). However, there was no statistically significant difference in the DNA methylation levels of the four CpG sites between the case group and the control group in IA and IE regions ( P > 0.05). The DNA methylation level of CDH1 gene target region in AIT patients was not significantly correlated with urinary iodine, serum iodine, and serum FT 3, FT 4, and TSH contents ( P > 0.05), but was significantly negatively correlated with age ( r =-0.19, P = 0.014). Conclusions:The DNA methylation level at CpG site 83 of CDH1 gene in AIT patients in IF region is significantly higher than that in control population, indicating that DNA methylation at this locus may be involved in the occurrence and development of AIT after iodine fortification. The DNA methylation level of CDH1 gene is negatively correlated with age.

Objective To explore the effect of esculin(ESCL)on hypoxia/reoxygenation(H/R)-induced myocardial cell injury by regulating high mobility group B1(HMGB1)/receptor of advanced glycation endproducts(RAGE)signaling pathway.Methods H9c2 cells were divided into the control group,the H/R group,the ESCL-low group,the ESCL-medium group and the ESCL-high group(ESCL-L,M,H,0.4,0.8,1.6 mmol/L),the ESCL-H+pcDNA-NC group and the ESCL-H+pcDNA-HMGB1 group.The AnnexinV FITC staining method was used to detect the apoptosis rate of H9c2 cells.Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay was used to measure interleukin(IL)-18,IL-1β,tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α,the malondialdehyde(MDA),lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)contents and the superoxide dismutase(SOD)activity.The DCHF-DA fluorescent probe was performed to detect active oxygen(ROS)fluorescence intensity.Immunoblotting was performed to detect B-cell lymphoma-2(Bcl-2),Bcl-2 associated X protein(Bax),HMGB1 and RAGE proteins.Results Compared with the control group,the H/R group showed conspicuously higher apoptosis rate,IL-18,IL-1β,TNF-α,MDA,LDH,ROS fluorescence intensity,Bax,HMGB1 and RAGE proteins in H9c2 cells,and conspicuously lower Bcl-2 protein and SOD activity(P＜0.05).Compared with the H/R group,the ESCL-L,ESCL-M and ESCL-H groups showed a gradual decrease in cell apoptosis rate,IL-18,IL-1β,TNF-α,MDA,LDH and ROS fluorescence intensity,Bax,HMGB1 and RAGE proteins with increasing ESCL concentration,and a gradual increase in Bcl-2 protein and SOD activity(P＜0.05).Overexpression of HMGB1 reversed the protective effect of ESCL on H/R induced cardiomyocyte injury.Conclusion ESCL may reduce H/R induced cardiomyocyte injury by inhibiting HMGB1/RAGE pathway.

Objective:To study the role of cadherin 1 (CDH1) gene DNA methylation in autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) in population from different water-iodine regions.Methods:From May to June 2019, the information of AIT cases and healthy individuals in Shandong Province were collected in three types of water-iodine regions: iodine-fortification (IF) region, iodine-adequate (IA) region and iodine-excess (IE) region. A case-control study design was applied to match 176 AIT cases (case group) with age, gender, body mass index, and place of residence in a 1 ∶ 1 ratio to 176 healthy individuals (control group). Fasting urine and whole blood samples were collected to test the contents of urinary iodine, thyroid function indicators [serum free triiodothyronine (FT 3), free thyroxine (FT 4), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)], and serum iodine. The DNA methylation levels of the target region of the CDH1 gene and its four CpG sites in whole blood were determined using methylation sequencing technology for target regions (MethylTarget TM). Results:The DNA methylation level of the target region of CDH1 gene in the case group was 0.832 ± 0.044, and that in the control group was 0.828 ± 0.049, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups ( t = 0.76, P = 0.448). There was no statistically significant difference in DNA methylation levels of the four CpG sites in the target region of CDH1 gene between the case group and the control group ( P > 0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in the DNA methylation level of the CDH1 gene target region between the case group and the control group in IF, IA and IE regions ( P > 0.05). The detection results of DNA methylation levels at CpG sites in the target region of CDH1 gene in different water iodine regions showed that the DNA methylation level at site 83 in case group in IF region was higher than that in the control group ( t = 2.30, P = 0.023). However, there was no statistically significant difference in the DNA methylation levels of the four CpG sites between the case group and the control group in IA and IE regions ( P > 0.05). The DNA methylation level of CDH1 gene target region in AIT patients was not significantly correlated with urinary iodine, serum iodine, and serum FT 3, FT 4, and TSH contents ( P > 0.05), but was significantly negatively correlated with age ( r =-0.19, P = 0.014). Conclusions:The DNA methylation level at CpG site 83 of CDH1 gene in AIT patients in IF region is significantly higher than that in control population, indicating that DNA methylation at this locus may be involved in the occurrence and development of AIT after iodine fortification. The DNA methylation level of CDH1 gene is negatively correlated with age.

Objective To investigate the safety and efficacy of holmium laser transurethral enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) for large volume of prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with navigation of ultrasonic anatomical landmarks.Methods Data of 242 patients with BPH (≥ 80 cm3) underwent domestic HoLEP from Jan.2016 to Jan.2018 were retrospectively analyzed.General data,IPSS,QOL,prostate volume,PSA were assessed.Their average volume of prostate was (103.2 ± 21.4) cm3,the average PSA was (2.6 ± 1.4) ng/ml,the residual urine volume was (105 ± 75) ml,Qmax was (6.4 ± 5.2) nd/s,IPSS score was 22.5 ± 5.3 and QOL score was 4.8 ± 1.2.Result All patients were completed the operation successfully and their LUTS indicators were greatly improved.The enucleation time was between 25 and 80 min,average (49.0 ± 12.2) min;the mass of wet weight of gland was (70.5 ± 15.3) g;the removal efficiency was (1.6 ±0.3) g/min.The IPSS score dropped to 14.8 ± 6.5,P ＜ 0.01;QOL score dropped to 2.6 ± 1.5,P ＜ 0.01;PSA dropped to (1.1 ± 1.2) ng/ml,P ＜ 0.01;the maximum urinary flow rate growth to (16.5 ±7.1) ml/s,P ＜0.01.Conclusion For large volume of prostatic hyperplasia,holmium laser transurethral enucleation with ultrasonic navigation surgery is safe and efficient.

Objective: To understand the HIV and syphilis infection and related treatment status of low-fee female sex workers (FSWs) in 3 provinces of China. Methods: Four cross-sectional survey data of low-fee FSWs from six cities (counties) in Guangxi, Yunnan and Hunan Province between October 2012 and July 2015 were obtained from the national science and technology major special project intervention study for reducing sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) in low-fee FSWs' database, which included social demographic characteristics, sexual service characteristics and related medical care seeking behaviors, etc. A total of 2 050 subjects were included in the database. Results: The age of the subjects was (35.16±9.76) years old, with a minimum age of 15 and a maximum age of 67. Those who use condoms every time in commercial sex accounted for 58.9% (n=1 206). Among the reasons of not using condom, the proportion of client reluctant to use was the highest (81.0% (n=682)). Only 38.1% (n=782) was tested for HIV in the last six months. HIV confirmed positive rate was 6.8% (n=139), previous positive accounts for 76.3% (n=106). Rate of antiviral therapy was 55.4% (n=77). By the end of 2015, the loss rate of antivirus treatment was 18.2% (n=14). Those who self-reported symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases in the last 6 months accounted for 9.4% (n=191). 50.3% (n=96) of reporters chose to go to formal hospitals, 23.0% (n=44) chose to go to private clinics and 20.4% (n=39) chose their own medication. The syphilis infection rate was 13.5% (n=277), among them, 91.3% (n=253) were asymptomatic. Conclusion Among low-fee FSWs, the rates of HIV and syphilis infection are higher, the condom consistent use rate, HIV antibodies and syphilis test rate are lower. In this group, active seeking medical idea is poor, the rate of anti-virus treatment and the rate of seeking medical treatment in formal medical institutions is low.

Objective To observe the changes of sodium iodide symporter (NIS) in mammary gland of rats at different lactation periods,and to explore iodine uptake mechanism.Methods Seventy-five adult Wistar rats were selected,including 60 females,15 males,weighting 220-250 g.All female Wistar rats were divided into 4 groups according to their body mass via random number table method:normal non-pregnant group,lactating for 7-,14-and 21-day groups,15 rats in each group.All rats were fed with adequate conventional fodder and tap water.In addition to normal non-pregnant group,other three groups of female and male rats were mated at 3 ∶ 1,respectively,then after lactating for 7th,14th and 21th days,mammary gland tissues were harvested.The expressions of NIS mRNA and protein were measured with real time quantitative PCR (qRT-PCR) and immunohistochemical staining,respectively.Results NIS protein was expressed in the small ductal epithelium of mammary gland and the basal lateral membrane under light microscope,obvious brown particles visible.The expression of NIS mRNA (0.79 ± 0.11,1.05 ± 0.21,0.98 ± 0.18,0.89 ± 0.16) in mammary gland showed significant differences between groups (F =5.965,P ＜ 0.05),the expressions of NIS mRNA in 7th and 14th day groups were higher than that of normal non-pregnant group (P ＜ 0.05).The expression of NIS protein in mammary gland showed significant differences between groups (H =32.747,P ＜ 0.05),the staining intensity of mammary gland tissue after lactating for 7th,14th and 21th days groups was stronger than that of normal non-pregnant rats (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions NIS is expressed in mammary gland of rats at different lactation periods.The iodine uptake of mammary gland is enhanced in early lactation period.

Objective To analyze the characteristics of epidemic situation of HIV/AIDS in Yongzhou from 1993 to 2014,and provide evidence for HIV/AIDS prevention and control strategy.Methods Descriptive epidemiological analysis was conducted on HIV/AIDS epidemic situation in Yongzhou from 1993 to 2014.Results A total of 2 917 HIV/AIDS cases were reported,the reported cases increased year by year;the ratio of male to female cases was 2.30∶1 ;52.04% were aged 20-49 years old,46.76% were aged ≥50 years old,the percentage of population ≥50 years old increased obviously in recent years;the major transmission route was sexual contact (88.48% ),gay transmission accounted for 2.64%.Conclusion The knowledge about AIDS in Yongzhou should be strengthened, intervention in high risk population should be implemented,scope of detection should be expanded,so as to prevent the transmission of AIDS effectively.

Objective To determine the influence of depression on C reactive protein in patients with chronic ischemic heart failure (CIHF).Methods 73 patients with CIHF were divided into CIHF without depression group(n=49) and CIHF with depression group (n=24) according to the standard sore of the self-rating depression scale.C reactive protein(CRP)and other clinical characteristics were detected.The geometric means of CRP between two groups were compared,and stepwise multiple linear regression analysis was used to confirm the independent correlation factors of CRP.Results (1) The geometric means of CRP in CIHF without depression group and CIHF with depression group were (1.38± 1.29)mg/L and (1.78±1.53) mg/L respectively.No statistically significant difference was found between two groups(P=0.276).(2) Stepwise multiple linear regression analysis showed that aspirin inversely related with CRP(β=-1.070,P=0.004),but brain natriuretic peptide (BNP)positively related with CRP(β=0.426,P=0.001).Conclusion Depression has no additional effect on CRP in patients with CIHF.

Objective To investigate the distribution of androgen receptor (AR) gene CAGrepeats in the Chinese Han nationality and its application in genetic diagnosis for Kennedy's disease (KD). MethodsRT-PCR,denaturing polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (DPAGE) and gene sequencing were conducted for AR gene CAG repetition among 100 healthy controls and 28 patients diagnosed as motorneuron diseases,and the number of the repetition was counted. Results The healthy controls had a range of 15-31 times of CAG repetition,with an average of (23 ± 3) times.Among patients with motoneuron disease,3 cases with CAG repetition for more than 40 times (namely,46,47 and 47 times) were diagnosed as KD.The main clinical manifestations included slow progress of limb weakness,primarily in the proximal lower limbs,fatigue accompanied by myalgia,muscle jumping,muscle atrophy,elevated serum creatine kinase (CK) levels,neurogenic damage revealed by electromyogram (EMG) and androgen insensitivity.Conclusions The incidence of KDmay be underestimated in the Chinese population.Performing genetic diagnosis in patients with motor neuron disease for AR gene can improve clinical diagnosis and avoid misdiagnosis.