Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are endogenous non-coding RNAs with covalently closed structures, which have important functions in plants. However, their biogenesis, degradation, and function upon treatment with gibberellins (GAs) and auxins (1-naphthaleneacetic acid, NAA) remain unknown. Here, we systematically identified and characterized the expression patterns, evolutionary conservation, genomic features, and internal structures of circRNAs using RNase R-treated libraries from moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) seedlings. Moreover, we investigated the biogenesis of circRNAs dependent on both cis- and trans-regulation. We explored the function of circRNAs, including their roles in regulating microRNA (miRNA)-related genes and modulating the alternative splicing of their linear counterparts. Importantly, we developed a customized degradome sequencing approach to detect miRNA-mediated cleavage of circRNAs. Finally, we presented a comprehensive view of the participation of circRNAs in the regulation of hormone metabolism upon treatment of bamboo seedlings with GA and NAA. Collectively, our study provides insights into the biogenesis, function, and miRNA-mediated degradation of circRNAs in moso bamboo.
RNA, Circular/metabolism* ; Multiomics ; Poaceae/metabolism* ; Seedlings/genetics* ; Hormones/metabolism* ; MicroRNAs/metabolism* ; Gene Expression Regulation, Plant

Objective To explore the diagnostic value of radial ultrasound (EBUS) combined with virtual navigation (VBN) in peripheral pulmonary nodules.Methods Two hundreds and forty cases of peripheral pulmonary nodules(0.8 cm≤diameter≤3 cm) in the respiratory department of our hospital from July 2014 to July 2015 were included and according to the different guide de vices,which were divided into the radial ultrasound combined with virtual navigation group (EBUS+ VBN group),radial ultrasound group (EBUS group),virtual navigation group (VBN group) and control group.The diagnostic rates were compared among the four groups and among different sizes of lesion.The time of lesion location and operating time were also compared between the EBUS+ VBN group and EBUS group.Results Among 240 cases,the diagnostic rate in the EBUS+VBN group was highest(81.67％),and the diagnostic rates had statistically significant difference among the four groups (x2=19.344,P=0.00);the diagnostic rates of lesions less than 2 cm in diameter were lower than that of lesions ＞2 cm in the EBUS+-VBN group and EBUS group,but without statistically significant difference (x2 =2.04,3.40,P =0.15,0.07);the locating lesions time and operating times in the EBUS+ VBN group were shorter than those in the EBUS group,but the difference between them was not statistically significant (P=0.03,0.04).Conclusion EBUS combined with VBN could improve the diagnostic rate of peripheral pulmonary nodules and shorten the time of lesion location and operating time.

Objective To investigate the pathogenic mutations of BRCA1 and BRCA2 in patients with early-onset breast cancer(≤35 years) and explore the relationships between BRCA1/2 mutations and clinical features.Methods Seventy-four patients with early-onset breast cancer were enrolled,who were treated in Hospital 307 between September 2014 and June 2016.High-throughput sequencing was used to test the 49 exon sequences and adjacent sequences of BRCA1 and BRCA2.χ2 test was used to analyze the distribution of BRCA1/2 pathogenic mutations in each group that was set up according to clinical features.Results Fifteen mutations(20.27%) were identified,including 5(6.76%) in BRCA1 and 10(13.51%) in BRCA2.Eleven new pathogenic mutations were discovered,and BRCA1:c.5470_5477delTGCCCAAT was found in one patient.The frequency of BRCA1/2 mutations in the group with a family history of breast cancer or ovarian cancer was higher than in the group without a family history (40.91% vs 11.54%) (χ2=6.534,P=0.011).Conclusion BRCA1/2 pathogenic mutation is significant for early-onset breast cancer,especially for those with a family history of breast or ovarian cancer.The new mutations may be specific to Chinese people.BRCA1:c.5470_5477delTGCCCAAT may be the ancestor mutation among the Chinese.

Objective To investigate the influence of S100A6 gene RNA interference on the biological behaviors of A549 lung adenocarcinoma cells.Methods The S100A6 gene RNA interference vector was transfected in A549 lung adenocarcinoma by lentivirus.The experiment was divided into three groups:pLenR-GPH group (the vector without S100A6 RNAi gene was transfected),negative control group (no vectors was transfected),and RNAi group (the vector with S100A6 RNAi gene was transfected).S100A6 mRNA and protein were detected using real-time PCR and Western blotting.The biological behavior including cell proliferation,invasion,cell cycle and cell apoptosis were detected by 3-(4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazoly)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide,transwell,and flow cytometer,respectively.Results The expression of S100A6 mRNA of A549 lung adenocarcinoma cell line in RNAi group (0.009 ± 0.001) was significantly decreased than those in negative control group (0.049 ± 0.005) and pLenR-GPH group (0.030 ± 0.006),with statistically significant differences (t =57.56,P =0.000;t =48.21,P =0.000).The expression of S100A6 protein of A549 lung adenocarcinoma cell line in RNAi group (0.107 ± 0.002) was significantly decreased than those in negative control group (0.341 ± 0.005) and pLenR-GPH group (0.311 ± 0.006),with statistically significant differences (t =37.34,P =0.000;t =27.51,P =0.001).The ability of cell proliferation at 48 hours in RNAi group (0.230 ± 0.008) was significantly declined than those in negative control group (0.292 ± 0.038) and pLenR-GPH group (0.307 ± 0.013),with statistically significant differences (t =25.31,P =0.003;t =29.42,P =0.001).The number of transmembrane cells in RNAi group (11.40 ± 1.36) was significantly declined than those in negative control group (26.80 ± 1.83) and pLenR-GPH group (25.80 ± 1.93),with statistically significant differences (t =29.44,P =0.001;t =23.17,P =0.005).The cell proportion of S phase in RNAi group (28.26％ ± 0.38％) was significantly lower than those in pLenR-GPH group (44.73％±0.66％) and negative control group (45.15％ ± 1.69％),with statistically significant (t =63.69,P=0.000;t =71.55,P =0.000).Cell propotion of G2-M phase in RNAi group (26.99％ ± 0.29％) was signi-ficantly higher than those in negative control group (13.26％ ±0.49％) and pLenR-GPH group (12.41％ ± 0.46％),with statistically significant (t =56.31,P =0.000;t =51.39,P =0.000).The cell apoptosis proportion in RNAi group (8.90％ ±0.48％) was significantly higher than those in negative control group (5.84％ ±0.21％) and pLenR-GPH group (5.99％ ±0.37％),with statistically significant (t=51.34,P =0.000;t =47.27,P =0.000).Conclusion S100A6 gene involves the proliferation,invasion,cell cycle and apoptosis of tumor cells,which has close correlation with occurrence,development and metastasis of lung adenocarcinoma.S100A6 gene is hopeful to become a molecular target for the diagnosis and treatment of lung adenocarcinoma.

Objective To observe the curative effects of applying laryngeal masks in the airway management in total laparoscopic hysterectomy in obese patients.Methods 60 cases of obese patients who underwent total laparoscopic hysterectomy were collected and were randomly divided into,the Endotracheal intubation (ET) group(n =30) and the laryngeal mask (LMA) group (n =30).The pre-operative co-existent diseases,applications of analgesia and intra-operative vital signs,the peak airway waves (Paw) 60min after pneumoperitoneum,blood gas;revival time;the incidences of complications were observed.Results 60min after pneumoperitoneum,MAP,HR,Paw and SpO2 values were:ET group:[(114.6 ± 22.4) mmHg,(108.2 ± 19.6) times/min,(25.4 ± 3.1) mmHg,(96.1 ± 1.2％)] LMA group:[(97.5 ±20.8)mmHg,(86.5 ±20.7) times/min,(22.6 ±3.7)mmHg,(98.9 ±0.8％)].The difference was statistically significant (P ＜ O.05);The blood gas analysis,PH,PaO2,PaCO2 and BE values are:ET group:[(7.34 ± 0.05),(177.5 ± 44.5) mmHg,(42.6 ± 6.1) mmHg,(-4.9 ± 0.8) mmol/L],LMA group:[(7.38 ± 0.05),(216.7 ± 46.6) mmHg,(38.4 ± 5.5) mmHg,(-3.1 ± 0.6) mmol/L].The difference was statistically significant (P ＜ 0.05);the status of complications:23 cases in ET group,accounting for 77％,10 cases in LMA group,accounting 30％,presenting significant differences (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion The application of laryngeal masks in the airway management in total laparoscopic hysterectomy in obese patients facilitated the maintaining the stability of hemodynamics and blood gas,resulted in smooth post-anesthesia recovery and fewer complications.

PurposeAcute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome is a common severe disease, this paper aims to explore the pathological basis of diffuse comet-tail artifacts in rabbits with acute lung injury and evaluate the imaging value on pathological changes.Materials and Methods The bilateral anterior chest walls of the rabbits were divided into four zones, namely, left upper zone, right upper zone, left lower zone and right lower zone. The normal chest ultrasound images of the 6 rabbits were obtained. After oleic acid (0.1 ml/kg) was injected, the images of comet-tail artifact in the four lung zones were dynamically observed and stored for 1 hour. The chest ultrasound images were evaluated according to the ultrasound scores. The degree of pathological damage in each lung zone was assessed and analyzed in terms of the correlation with the ultrasound results.Results The animal model of acute lung injury with diffuse comet-tail artifacts was successfully made in all of the 6 rabbits. The main pathological changes of the animal model of oleic acid were diffuse pulmonary edema, congestion and congestive hemorrhage; necrosis was found in 4 rabbits. The area of pulmonary edema, congestion, and congestive hemorrhage increased gradually from top to bottom, and double diaphragm leaves were typical. A significant correlation was found between the ultrasound scores of comet-tail artifacts and the degrees of pathological damage (r=0.819,P<0.05).Conclusion The histological changes of chest diffuse comet-tail artifacts due to acute lung injury are pulmonary edema, congestion and congestive hemorrhage. The scope and density of diffuse comet-tail artifacts may indicate the degree of pulmonary parenchyma injury, which is important as reference to guide the treatment and prognosis.

Objective To investigate the correlation between ultrasonographie classification, age and lesion in female. Methods One thousand two hundred and eight patients with 2416 mammary gland were comfired by pathologic findings, including 132 benign lesion and 54 malignancy lesion. According various sonographic appearances in the mammary gland structure and involution grade, the mammary glonds were classified into glandular,fibroglandular and fatty types. A single mammary gland is statistic unit. Results To follow age growth, the proportion of glandular type was decrease, 61.7% in under 30 years of age,31.5% in 30-39 years of age,15.3% in 40-49 years of age,8.6% in 50-59 years of age,4.5 in over 60 years of age. To follow age growth, the proportion of fatty type was higher, 1.6 % in under 30 years of age, 5.80% in 30-39 years of age,5.5% in 40-49 years of age,10.8% in 50-59 years of age,38.6% in over 60 years of age. Before 60 years of age, to follow age growth, the proportion of fibroglandular type was higher, which achieved the peak value (79.2%) in 40-49 years and last to 50-59 years of age (80.6%) ,but it was decrease to 56.9% after 60 years of age. There was significant difference of the proportion in any age(P=0.000).The proportion of the benign lesion no difference in three categories. The proportion of malignancy lesion (6.23%, 16/257 mammary gland)in fatty type was higher than that in fibroglandular type (2.18%,37/1698 mammary gland) which was significant difference(P=0.000). There was no malignancy lesion in glandular type. Conclusions Significant correlation were present between uhrasonographic classification, age and malignancy lesion, no significant correlation were found between uhrasonographic classification, age and benign lesion.

Objective To evaluate the clinical outcome of external bracket fixation in the treat- ment of complex tibia diaphysis fracture involving intra-articular fractures.Methods Forty-two cases of complex tibia diaphysis fracture with proximal and distal intra-articular fractures treated surgically in our hospital from January 1999 to January 2004 were analyzed.The complex tibia diaphysis fractures were categorized according to the AO classification as type C2 (multiple segments fracture) and type C3 (ir- regular fracture),proximal and distal intra-articular fractures in 23 and 19 cases,respectively.Definite operation was done within one week.Twenty-two cases were treated with simple external fixator,and 20 cases treated with screws and external fixator.Results All the 42 cases were followed-up regularly. According to AO evaluation of the knee and ankle joint movement,83% (35/42 cases) of the cases gained satisfactory functional outcome,14% (6/42 cases) had quite satisfactory results and 2% (1/42 case) had unsatisfactory functional outcome.Conclusion External bracket fixation can obtain outcome of relative length of the tibia and fibula,tube structure reconstruction,smoothness of the articular surface and the parallel and symmetric relation of knees and ankles for complex tibia diaphysis fracture with proxi- mal and distal intra-articular fracture.The arthritis resulting in pain in movement and restriction of func- tion is considered to be the most important factor affecting the joint function.Early functional exercise is important for best recovery of knee and ankle function.