Objective·To investigate the pathological and physiological changes underlying noise-induced cochlear nucleus damage and the regulating function of astrocytes on the damage,using a combination of morphological analysis,and molecular biology techniques.Methods·Forty-eight male C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into two groups and exposed to 110 dB SPL(sound pressure level)broadband noise for 2 hours.Auditory brainstem response(ABR)tests were performed on the mice on days 1,7,14,30,and 90 after the noise exposure.Immunofluorescence staining of cochlear nuclear tissue was conducted to observe cochlear nuclear neurons and auditory synapses,as well as astrocyte activation levels.In addition,the damage to the cochlear nuclear neurons and synapses caused by noise was verified through Western blotting.Results·A significant decrease in cochlear nuclear Bushy cells after noise exposure was observed.The Western blotting results showed that there was severe loss of nerve fibers in cochlear nuclear neurons,indicating that noise caused significant damage to cochlear nucleus neurons.Moreover,a significant loss of auditory synapses labeled with vesicular glutamate transporter 1(Vglutl)was observed,which was the severest on day 14 after noise exposure and slowly recovered on day 90.Interestingly,astrocytes in the cochlear nucleus displayed obvious clustering and activation after noise exposure.By staining with glial fibrillary acidic protein(GFAP),most astrocytes were distributed around the cochlear nucleus,granule cell area,and auditory nerve root before noise exposure,and they had a small size.However,on day 14 after noise exposure,a large number of activated astrocytes aggregated in the ventral cochlear nucleus,and they all showed a pattern of growth around the synapses.Conclusion·Noise exposure leads to significant damage in the cochlear nucleus,and it is possible that astrocytes are involved in its damage and repair processes.These findings will provide a crucial foundation for further understanding the mechanisms of sound signal analysis,integration,and neural plasticity in the cochlear nucleus.

Objective:To assess the severity of hypoxic-ischemic brain damage (HIBD) in neonatal rats and predict the occurrence of subsequent neurobehavioral abnormalities after brain injury by scoring and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).Methods:7-day-old of 60 Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into control group (14 rats), sham operation group (14 rats) and HIBD model group (32 rats). HIBD model was established by right common carotid artery dissection with Rice-Vannucci method and hypoxia. Within 24 h after modeling, the rats in the model group were evaluated by general condition score and Longa score, and the surviving rats with moderate and severe HIBD were selected for the experiment. 24 h after modeling, 5 rats of the model group were randomly selected for 2,3,5-triphenyltetrazole chloride staining to verify cerebral infarction. 1 week after modeling, 6 rats from each group were randomly selected for hematoxylin-eosin staining to observe HIBD brain injury. 4 weeks after modeling, 4 rats were randomly selected from the control group and the sham operation group, and 8 rats from the remaining model group were used to evaluate the volume of brain damage by MRI. 5-6 weeks after modeling, the remaining 8 rats from each group were subjected to the Cylinder test, and at 13 weeks, they underwent the Morris water maze test to evaluate their neurobehavior.Results:In HIBD model group, 19 rats with moderate to severe HIBD were selected from 32 rats. 24 h after modeling, cerebral infarction was verified in all rats, indicating moderate to severe HIBD. Brain tissue pathology observed 1 week after modeling revealed predominantly gray matter brain damage. MRI showed that 7 out of 8 rats had moderate to severe HIBD. Compared to the control and sham operation groups, the model group exhibited a significant decrease in the usage rate of the left forelimb in the Cylinder test at 5-6 weeks after modeling ( P<0.05), and the latency period in Morris water maze test was significantly prolonged at 13 weeks after modeling ( P<0.05), and the times of crossing platform quadrant were significantly reduced ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the right brain injury volume between 24 h and 4 weeks model group ( P>0.05). The brain injury volume in model group was negatively correlated with the usage rate of left forelimb in cylinder test at 5-6 weeks and the times of crossing platform quadrant in Morris water maze test at 13 weeks ( P<0.05), and positively correlated with latency period in Morris water maze test at 13 weeks ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Within 24 h of HIBD modeling, the severity of brain injury can be preliminarily predicted by general condition score and Longa score. 4 weeks after modeling, in the chronic phase of brain injury, MRI was proved to be an excellent predictor for mid-term and long-term neurobehavioral abnormalities in HIBD rats.

Objective:To investigate the pathogenic gene locus and prenatal genetic diagnosis of 54 families with oculocutaneous albinism (OCA).Methods:This retrospective study enrolled 54 OCA probands and their families from Gansu Province Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital from May 2014 to May 2020. TYR gene variation screening was performed on the probands by Sanger sequencing. Those with negative results were analyzed by high-throughput sequencing, and further verification was performed on their parents by Sanger sequencing. Among the 54 families, 15 ml amniotic fluid were collected from 16 women at 18-21 gestational weeks in their subsequent pregnancy. Sanger sequencing combined with short tandem repeats sequence for linkage analysis were performed for genetic analysis. All data were analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis. Results:Out of the 54 OCA probands, 48 were diagnosed as OCA1, five were OCA2 and one was OCA4 based on the Sanger sequencing and high-throughput sequencing detection. A total of 26 different variation sites were involved in the 48 OCA1 probands, including 15 missense mutations, five nonsense mutations, three splicing mutations, and three frame-shift mutations, among which, c.929insC (29%, 28/96) was the most frequent mutation, followed by c.896G>A (11%, 11/96), c.832C>T (8%, 8/96) and c.703T>C (5%, 5/96). The diagnosis was confirmed in all 16 fetuses in the 16 families that underwent prenatal diagnosis. Five of them were affected and their mothers chose to terminate the pregnancies, the other 11 pregnancies continued to delivery, including seven heterozygous carriers and four fetuses without the same pathogenic allele as the proband. Maternal contamination was excluded in all prenatal samples using short tandem repeat for linkage analysis. All 11 children were in good health during telephone follow-up one month after birth. Postnatal validations were consistent with the prenatal tests.Conclusions:Genetic diagnosis could accurately identify various types of OCA and help to provide prenatal diagnosis and fertility consultation for subsequent pregnancies.

Objective To investigate the relationship between maternal body composition in first trimester and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Methods In this nested case-control study based on a prospective cohort study, we enrolled gravidas between 8 and 14 weeks of gestation, who received prenatal care and voluntary nutrition evaluation in Gansu Provincial Maternity and Children Health Care Hospital, from July 2016 to January 2017. Body mass index (BMI) of each gravida was recorded and the maternal body composition including body fat, body fat percentage and fat-free mass was measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis. Pregnancy outcomes were followed up. A total of 70 patients diagnosed with GDM were allocated to the GDM group and 140 healthy gravidas matching for age and pre-pregnancy BMI were selected as the control group. Differences in body composition between two groups and their relationships with GDM were analyzed by Chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression. ResuLts Maternal BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 (OR=1.973, 95%CI:1.095-7.664, P=0.024) and body fat percentage≥30%,≥35% and≥40% in first trimester (OR=1.261, 95%CI:1.021-2.982, P=0.010; OR=4.020, 95%CI: 1.341-7.950, P<0.001; OR=8.311, 95%CI: 5.018-42.771, P<0.001) were the risk factors of GDM. ConcLusions BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 and body fat percentage ≥ 30% in first trimester are risk factors for GDM and excessive adipose tissue may play an important role in the development of GDM.

Objective To investigate the anti-oxidative effects of alprostadil on contrast-induced nephropathy(CIN)after percuteous coronary intervention (PCI)in patients with chronic kidney disease(CKD).Methods A total of 200 patients with CKD were enrolled in our hospital.According to the random number table was divided into alprostadil 100 cases,100 cases of conventional treatment group.The levels of serum creatinine (Scr),creatinine clearance (eGFR),serum cystatin C (ScysC)and 8-hydroxy-deoxyguanine (8-OHdG)were observed before and after operation at 72 h and 7 d after operation.Results The incidence of CIN in the alprostadil group was significantly lower than that in the conventional treatment group (6% vs 12%,P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the level of Scr,eGFR,ScysC and 8-OHdG between the alprostadil group and the conventional treatment group (P>0.05).The level of Scr in the alprostadil group was significantly lower than that in the conventional treatment group at 72 h and 7 d after operation.The level of eGFR was significantly higher than that of the conventional treatment group (P<0.05).The levels of ScysC and 8-OHdG in the two groups were significantly higher than those before operation at 72 h and 7 d(P>0.05).The levels of ScysC and 8-OHdG in the alprostadil group were significantly lower than those in the conventional treatment group at 72 h and 7 d after PCI(P<0.05).Conclusion Alprostadil may improve the oxidative stress in patients with CKD and provide a preventive effect on CIN.

OBJECTIVE:To study the chemical constituents in ethanol extract from the stem of Miao medicine Rubus multibracteatus. METHODS:The ethanol extract from the stem of Miao medicine R. multibracteatus was isolated and purified by silica gel column,preparative liquid chromatography and Sephadex LH-20 gel column,etc. The structure of compounds were analyzed and identified according to physicochemical properties and spectrum data(MS,hydrogen spectrum and carbon spectrum). RESULTS:Ten compounds were isolated from the ethanol extract of R. multibracteatus stem,i.e. 5,4′-dihydroxy-8-(3,3-dimethylally)-2″, 2″-dimethylpyrano [5,6∶6,7] isoflavone(1),3-hydroxy-1-(4′-hydroxy-3′-methoxyphenyl)propan-1-one(2),3β-hydroxysitost-5-en-7-one (3),Lupeol(4),Coniferaldehyde(5),E-p-hydroxy-coumaric acid(6),Genistein(7),1-O-p-coumaroylglycerol(8),Scopoletin(9), and Kaempferol(10). CONCLUSIONS:Compound 1-9 are isolated from the plants of R. multibracteatus for the first time,and Compound 2,5,8 are isolated from the plants of Rubus L. for the first time. The study lays the foundation for further development and utilization of R. multibracteatus.

Objective To explore the difference of gene expression profiling between normal basilar arteries and basilar arteries of cerebral vasospasm (CVS) after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) in rabbits. Methods cDNA chip of normal basilar arteries and basilar arteries of CVS after SAH in rabbits were downloaded from GEO database. The chip was analyzed and screened by Bioconductor software, and function enrichment and pathway analysis of the differentially expressed genes were analyzed by Cytoscape software. Then 6 adult male Japanese rabbits were used, and randomly divided into normal control group (n=3) and SAH model group (n=3). Rabbit SAH models were established by cisterna secondary-blood-injection method. RNA data of normal basilar artery specimens on the 0 day and basilar artery specimens after SAH on the 5-day were used to validate the parts of differentially expressed genes by qRT-PCR. Results A total of 4356 differentially expressed genes were found in normal basilar arteries and basilar arteries of CVS after SAH in rabbits. Among them, 920 genes were considered to be significant with P-value<0.05, such as GRIK1, MYH13, ZNF45, SAA3, RLN1, MSR1 and others. Function enrichment analysis indicated that the differentially expressed genes were involved in regulation of Ca2+transmembrane transporter activity, negative regulation of ion transmembrane transport, regulation of potassium ion transport, positive regulation of JAK-STAT signaling cascades and other biological processes. Pathway analysis showed that calcium signaling pathway, cGMP-PKG signaling pathway, HIF-1 signaling pathway, PI3K-Akt signaling pathway and other signaling pathways maybe related with the differentially expressed genes. qRT-PCR verification showed that the expression of MSR1 in SAH model group was consistent with that of the chip result. Conclusion The gene expressions of basilar arteries of CVS after SAH in rabbits are significantly different, and MSR1 gene can be used as a potential target for studying the pathological mechanism of CVS.

Objective To compare the changes of plasma lipid indexes and coronary artery atherosclerotic plaque in TaqI B genotypes in CHD patients with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) before and after statin therapy. Methods A total of 196 CHD with IGT and 160 controls were included. The changes of plasma lipid indexes and coronary artery atherosclerotic plaque in TaqI B genotypes were analyzed before and after Rosovastatin therapy. Sequenom Mass ARRAY platform was used to detect the CETP TaqI B SNPs. Results The genotype frequency of the B1B1, B1B2 and B2B2 in CHD with IGT group was 35.7%, 48.0% and 16.3% respectively, while in control group was 31.3%, 53.1% and 15.6% respectively. HDL-C, PA and MLA levels increased after Rosuvastatin therapy, while LDL-C, TG, TCH, Lpa, PA, EEMA and PB levels decreased. Conclusions CETP gene polymorphisms TaqI B would have association with the effects of Rosuvastatin therapy in the CHD with IGT.

OBJECTIVETo retrospectively analyze the clinicopathology of patients with gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumor(gGIST) who underwent radical excision within 18 years in 10 domestic medical centers in order to understand the status of domestic surgical treatment of gGIST.

METHODSClinicopathological data of gGIST patients undergoing radical excision in 10 medical centers from January 1998 to January 2016 were collected, and their operational conditions, postoperative adjuvant therapy, gene detection and survival were analyzed retrospectively.

RESULTSA total of 1 846 cases were recruited in this study, including 246 cases from Guangdong General Hospital, 331 cases from Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, 374 cases from Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 342 cases from Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University, 265 cases from Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, 148 cases from Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, 49 cases from West China Hospital of Sichuan University, 43 cases from Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, 28 cases from the 81st Hospital of Pepole's Liberation Army(PLA), 20 cases from Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital and Institute. There were 918 male (49.7%) and 928 female patients (50.3%) with median onset age of 59(18 to 95) years old. Fundus(735 cases, 39.8%) and body (781 cases, 42.3%) of stomach were the common sites of lesions. The average size of tumor was (5.3±4.6) cm. There were 1 421 cases with mitotic count ≤5(77.0%). According to the operation procedure, 924 cases (50.1%) underwent laparoscopic surgery, 759 cases (41.1%) laparotomy, 120 cases (6.5%) endoscopic surgery, and 20 cases (1.1%) laparoscopic combined with endoscopic surgery, 6 cases (0.3%) laparoscopic excision surgery through gastric wall and cavity, and 17 cases (0.9%) laparoscopy and then were transferred to laparotomy. Wedge excision were performed in 1 308 cases (70.9%), proximal gastric excision in 226 cases(12.2%), distal gastric excision in 92 cases (5.0%), total gastrectomy in 94 cases (5.1%), and local gastrectomy in 126 cases(6.8%). Multi-visceral excision was performed in 138 cases, and the splenectomy was performed in 83 cases(60.1%)with the highest ratio. According to modified NIH classification, 399 cases(21.6%) were extreme low risk, 580 cases(31.4%) were low risk, 424 cases(23.0%) were moderate risk, 443 cases (24.0%) were high risk. A total of 461 cases received postoperative imatinib adjuvant therapy, accounting for 53.2%(461/867) of patients with moderate and high risk. Among 1 846 cases, 1 402 cases (75.9%) had complete follow-up data and the median follow-up time was 33.6 (0.1 to 158) months. The 5-year survival rates of extreme low risk, low risk, moderate risk and high risk were 100%, 98.5%, 92.5%, and 79.2% with significant difference(P=0.000).

CONCLUSIONSGastric GIST occurs mostly in fundus and body of stomach in China. Wedge excision is the main operational procedure and laparoscopic operation is over 50%. General prognosis of gastric GIST is quite good.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Antineoplastic Agents ; therapeutic use ; China ; Combined Modality Therapy ; Female ; Gastrectomy ; Gastrointestinal Neoplasms ; Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors ; pathology ; surgery ; Humans ; Imatinib Mesylate ; therapeutic use ; Laparoscopy ; Laparotomy ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Postoperative Period ; Prognosis ; Retrospective Studies ; Splenectomy ; Stomach Neoplasms ; pathology ; surgery ; Survival Rate ; Young Adult

Objective:To explore the clinical characteristics of patients with cholelithiasis in Jinshan district of Shanghai city. Methods:The clinical characteristics of 3455 patients with cholelithiasis treated in Jinshan Branch of Shanghai Sixth People′s Hospital from Jul 2010 to Dec 2012 were analyzed.Results:Among them,3127 patients (90.5%)had clinical symptoms,and 328 patients (9.5%)had no symptoms.The incidence rate of symptomatic cholelithiasis in male patients was lower than that in female patients,while the incidence rate of asymptomatic cholelithiasis in male patients was higher than that in female patients (P <0.05).The incidence rate of asymptomatic cholelithiasis in patients decreased with the increase of age,and the difference was statistically significant(P <0.05).The incidence of cholecystolithiasis was 54.5%.The appearance of symptoms in patients with cholelithiasis was not correlated with the body mass index(BMI)and the location of cholelithiasis(P >0.05).Conclusions:Jinshan district of Shanghai city has high incidence of cholelithiasis.The appearance of Symptoms in patients with cholelithiasis is correlated with gender and age,but not correlated with BMI and location of cholelithiasis.