Objective:To investigate the effect of HNRNPL protein on the proliferative ability of primary hepatocellular carcinoma cells and its potential mechanism.Methods:Online public database and real-time quantitative PCR were used to analyze the difference of HNRNPL expression between cancer and adjacent tissues. The effects of HNRNPL on HCC cell MHCC97H and HepG2 proliferation and MAPK pathway were investigated by Western blot, cell counting assay, colony formation assay and nude mouse transplantation tumor experiments.Results:The level of HNRNPL mRNA was validated to be higher in HCC tissue (2.76±0.37) than in normal tissue (1.00±0.14) with statistical difference ( t=3.93, P=0.002). Colony formation assay showed that the colony numbers of two MHCC97H knockdown groups (33.3±7.7) and (43.3±2.2) were lower than their control group (84.3±6.2), and two HepG2 knockdown groups (59.0±15.5) and (41.7±4.8) were lower than their control group (200.3±6.2) with statistical difference (both P<0.01). HNRNPL knockdown decreased the proliferation ability and activation level of MAPK pathway in HCC cells. Overexpression of oncogene c-RAF partially alleviated the anti-proliferation effect of HNRNPL knockdown and rescued the tumorigenic capacity. Conclusion:HNRNPL can promote hepatocellular carcinoma cell proliferation by activating MAPK signaling pathway.

Objective:To investigate the effect of modified Sijunzi Tang on protein and mRNA expressions of Occludin, Claudin-1 and zonula occludens-1(ZO-1) in cerebral ischemia rats. Method:Totally 60 male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into sham operation group, model group, edaravone group, small-dose modified Sijunzi Tang group, middle-dose modified Sijunzi Tang group and high-dose modified Sijunzi Tang group. The middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) model was prepared by suture method. After 7 days of treatment, the modeling group was put to death. Western blot was used to detect the contents of Occludin, Claudin-1 and ZO-1 in the ischemic cerebral cortex of rats. Detection of Occludin, ZO-1, Claudin-1 mRNA expression in the ischemic cortex of rats by Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR). Result:Compared with the sham operation group, protein expressions of Occludin, Claudin-1, and ZO-1 in the model group were significantly down-regulated (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, protein expressions of Occludin, ZO-1,Claudin-1 in the positive control group and modified Sijunzi Tang groups increased significantly, with statistically significant differences (P<0.01).Compared with the Sham operation group, the expression of Occludin, Claudin-1, and ZO-1 mRNA in the model group was down-regulated (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, mRNA expressions of Occludin, Claudin-1, ZO-1 in the positive control group and modified Sijunzi Tang groups increased, with statistically significant differences (P<0.01). Conclusion:Modified Sijunzi Tang may protect the blood-brain barrier and reduce brain edema in ischemic stroke rats by increasing the expression of tight junction proteins Occludin, ZO-1 and Claudin-1.

Objective: To evaluate the feasibility and potential value of comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) in elderly (≥60 years) patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in China. Methods: The CGA results of 83 newly diagnosed AML (non-APL) patients from 16 hospitals in Beijing and Tianjin between March 2016 and December 2017 were prospectively collected and analyzed. The clinical data, treatment and follow-up information were also collected. Results: Of 83 newly diagnosed elderly AML patients, 81 patients (97.6%) completed all designated CGA assessment. The median number of impaired scales of the CGA assessment in the studied population was 2(0-6). Sixteen patients (19.3%) showed no impairments according to the geriatric assessment scales implem ented by this study. The distributions of impaired scales were as follows: impairment in ADL, 55.4%; IADL impairment, 42.2%; MNA-SF impairment, 48.2%; cognitive impairment, 15.7%; GDS impairment, 31.7%; HCT-CI impairment, 19.5%, respectively. In patients with "good" ECOG (n=46), the proportion of impairment for each CGA scale ranged from 6.5% to 37.0% and 32 patients (68.9%) had at least one impaired CGA scale. Survival analysis showed that the number of impaired scales of the CGA was significantly correlated with median overall survival (P=0.050). Conclusions: CGA was a tool with feasibility for the comprehensive evaluation in elderly AML patients in China. Combined with age and ECOG, CGA may be more comprehensive in assessing patients' physical condition.
Activities of Daily Living ; Aged ; China ; Geriatric Assessment ; Humans ; Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute ; Prospective Studies

Objective To evaluate the applicationof the double-disk synergy test(DDST) and combined disk test(CDT) in clini cal metal enzyme phenotype deteetion.To evaluate the value of multiplex PCR in detecting the metallo-β-1actamase in clinical.Methods 56 strains of metallo-β-1actamase-positive strains were identified [NDM-1(n=9),VIM(n=32),IMP(n=15)]for appraise the two methods.By optimizing the design of PCR primers,3 pairs of primers were designed and detected (IMP,VIM,NDM-1) in one tube for evaluate the method.Results The DDST was 80.36％(45/56),and 100.00％(56/56) in the CDT.The accuracy of multiplex PCR was 100.00 ％ (56/56),and the size of the amplified fragment was used to distinguish three types of metallo-β-lactamase.Conclusion The CDT is more suitable for clinical application than DDST.Multiplex PCR has the characteristics of simple,rapid and accurate in detection of metallo-β-1actamase.It is suitable for daily use of clinical microbiological laboratory,which will help the clinical timely and effective administration.

Objective To investigate the optimal time and molecular mechanism of gene therapy for promoting distraction osteogenesis by observing the effect of gene transfecting at different time on expression of cyclins in mandibular distraction area.Methods Forty eight New-Zealand rabbits were employed.After accomplishing bilateral mandibular distraction osteogenesis model,the rabbits were randomly divided into the group A,B,C and D.The group A,B and C were transfected by recombinant plasmids pIRES-hBMP2-hVEGF165 2 μg(0.1 μg/μL)at the distraction area instantly after operation,on postoperative 4,14 d and given local electroporation stimulation.The four groups entered the consolidation stage after 10 d continuous traction at a rate of 1 mm/d on postoperative 4 d.Three rabbits in each group were respectively sacrificed on 7,14,28,56 d of the consolidation stage.The expression of cyclin A,D1,and E of fresh bone tissue in distraction area were detected by immunohistochemical staining.Results Cyclin A,D1,and E were strongly expressed in the traction gap on 7,14 d of consolidation stage found,which was strongest on 7 d,moreover the group A,B and C were stronger than the group D.The expression in each group was weakened on 28,56 d.The expression on 7 d in the group B was stronger than that in the4 group A,C and D(P<0.05),the expression had no statistical difference between the group A and C(P>0.05),but all were stronger than the group D(P<0.05);the expression in the group B and C on 14 d was stronger than that in the group A and D,but the expression had no statistical difference between the group B and C and between the group A and D(P>0.05).Conclusion The high expression of cyclin A,D1 and E can promote the cellular division,proliferation and differentiation in distraction area,thus accelerates the new bone formation in the distraction area,prompting that the distraction period is the best time for distraction osteogenesis under gene therapeutic intervention.

Bromodomain-containing proteins (BCPs) can specifically recognize acetylated lysine (KAc) in histones and other substrate proteins. Recently, several kinase inhibitors were found to inhibit bromodomains, such as the PLK1 inhibitor BI-2536 and the JAK2 inhibitor TG101209, which bind to BRD4 with IC₅₀ values of 25 nmol·L^-1 and 130 nmol·L^-1, respectively. To obtain potent BRD4 inhibitors from inhibitor BI-2536, we used dihydroquinoxalin-2(1H)-one to replace the 7,8-dihydropteridin-6(5H)-one in BI2536. By exploring the structure-activity relationships of the new dihydroquinoxalin-2(1H)-one structures, we obtained a novel phenyl side chain series of BRD4 inhibitors. We identified several potent BRD4 inhibitors, especially compounds 16, 22, 28 and 29, which had IC₅₀ values below 100 nmol·L^-1 in fluorescence anisotropy (FA) assays, indicating this series of compounds are worth to fruther investigation.

Objective To understand the current status of health literacy among Shanghai residents, and to provide information for developing health policy and health education intervention strategies. Methods During 2008-2015, residents of 15-69 years old in Shanghai were investigated, with multi-stage stratified random sampling method. Results Annual increase of health literacy among Shanghai residents of 15-69 years old was witnessed, i.e.21.94%in 2015, an increase of 14.97%com-pared with that in 2008.Among three aspects of health literacy, the level of basic health concept and knowledge, and the level of health related skills were higher than the level of health lifestyle and behaviors.Among six types of health issues, except for infectious disease prevention and health informa-tion, the health literacy level of other four health issues were improved significantly.During the past eight years, the health literacy level of all types of people improved.However, the health literacy level among residents in rural area or with low education level was lower than other groups, and was increasing with slower pace. Conclusoin The intervention of health literacy gains obvious benefits , however,intensive intervention is required for residents with lower health literacy .

The growing status of Anoectochilus roxburghii seedling was observed and the survival rate of seedlings, height, stem diameter and plant fresh weight under the conditions of different transplanting substrate compositions, planting density, shading rate were measured. The results showed that the effects of different transplanting substrates, planting densities, shading rates and nutrient solutions on the growing status of A. roxburghii plantlets varied greatly. A. roxburghii plantlets demonstrated a high survival rate and better growing status under the Following conditions: the ratio of peat and river sand as 2: 1, the planting density as 3 cm x 3 cm, the shading rate as 70%, and the nutrient solution as 1/4MS. The findings of the study provide a solid technical solution for the artificial cultivation of A. roxburghii plantlets.
Breeding ; methods ; Culture Media ; chemistry ; pharmacology ; Orchidaceae ; drug effects ; growth & development ; Seedlings ; drug effects ; growth & development ; Survival Analysis

Nine morphologic traits, plant height, ground diameter, leaf length, leaf width, leaf area of plant, leaf fresh weight, blades, length/width ratio, plant fresh weight of Anoectochilus roxburghii from 13 different areas were determined for correlation analysis, path analysis and principal components analysis. Different source of morphological trait variation coefficient of A. roxburghii was 2.96% -12.59%, plant fresh weight was significant positively correlated with ground diameter, plant height and leaf number, and positively correlated with leaf fresh weight. Path analysis showed that plant height had the largest positive direct effect on plant fresh weight, the leaf fresh weight and blades number had indirect effects on the plant fresh weight. Through principal component analysis, morphological traits of A. roxburghii can be divided into "Determinants of high-yielding morphology" and "Determinants of leaf production". In the actual process of production and breeding of A. roxburghii, we should pay attention to plant height, leaf fresh weight, blades numbers and other traits.
China ; Orchidaceae ; anatomy & histology ; chemistry ; classification ; growth & development ; Phenotype ; Plant Leaves ; anatomy & histology ; chemistry ; growth & development

Objective To observe the quantitative corpus callosum (CC) segmentation MRI topology and brain white matter tractography variations in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS),and to assess the correlation between quantitative indicators and scores of expanded disability status scale (EDSS).Methods Conventional MRI and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) were applied in 32 MS patients and 32 healthy volunteers,admitted to our hospital from June 2011 to June 2013.The areas,average diffusion coefficent (ADC) values,fractional anisotropy (FA) values and tracked lines of each CC segment (1-5) and total CC were measured.T tests were used to compare the above quantitative indices in MS patients with those in controls.Linear regression model was used to determine the relationship between quantitative indices and scores of EDSS in MS patients.Results Various degrees of damage of white matter tracts in CC of MS patients could be visually identified by tractography.The areas,FA values and tracked lines of each CC segment in MS patients were smaller than those in controls (P＜0.05),and the ADC values of segment 1-3 in MS patients were larger than those in controls (P＜0.05).Moreover,the areas ([549.13±64.07] mm2),FA values (0.55±0.05) and tracked lines (519.78±79.03) of total CC in MS patients were smaller than those in controls ([614.56±39.67] mm2,[0.67±0.02] and [612.34±39.51],P＜0.05),and the ADC values ([0.93±0.09]×10-3 mm2/s) of total CC in MS patients were larger than those in controls ([0.86±0.03]×10-3 mm2/s,P＜0.05).Both areas and tracked lines of each CC segment in MS patients had negative correlations with EDSS scores (P＜0.05).Moreover,both areas and tracked lines of total CC in MS patients were found having negative correlations with EDSS scores (r=-0.686,P=0.000;r=-0.676,P=0.000).Conclusion Both areas and tracked lines of each CC segment and total CC reflect the degrees of clinical disability in MS patients,which can be used for disease and efficacy evaluation of MS patients.