Objective To compare the differences in clinical outcomes of ovulation induction with highly purified human menopausal gonadotropin(HP-hMG,Menopur)versus recombinant human follicle stimulating hormone(rFSH,Gonal-F)in normal ovarian responder patients treated with the GnRH-antagonist protocol.Methods Pa-tients treated with the GnRH-antagonist protocol were retrospectively analyzed and divided by gonadotropin(Gn)usage into HP-hMG group and rFSH group.The basic characteristics,ovulation induction method,laboratory inde-xes,and clinical outcomes were compared between the two groups.Results A total of 614 normal ovarian re-sponder patients were enrolled in the study,with 216 in the HP-hMG group and 398 in the rFSH group.There was no significant difference in P levels and LH levels on the hCG trigger day between the two groups.However,the E2 levels on the hCG trigger day were significantly lower in the HP-hMG group(P＜0.001).Moreover,the HP-hMG group had a higher biochemical pregnancy rate(69.23％vs 63.51％)and clinical pregnancy rate(66.67％vs 59.46％)compared to the rFSH group.The incidence of OHSS in the HP-hMG group(2.31％vs 3.02％)showed a decreasing trend compared to the rFSH group.Conclusion Compared to rFSH,HP-hMG offers distinct advanta-ges in reducing the incidence of OHSS and improving pregnancy outcomes in normal ovarian responder patients un-dergoing pituitary suppression with the GnRH-antagonist protocol.

【Objective】 To investigate the prevalence and risk factor of hepatitis E virus(HEV) infection among blood donors in Wuhan. 【Methods】 A total of 1 302 serum samples (including 1 076 with normal ALT and 226 with elevated ALT) from blood donors were randomly collected from January to December 2021 in Wuhan Blood Center. Anti-HEV IgG, IgM and HEV antigen (Ag) were examined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The IgM or Ag positive and elevated ALT samples were subjected to real time-PCR to detect HEV RNA. Multivariable logistic regression modeling was used to examine the risk factors associated with HEV prevalence. 【Results】 Overall, the positive rates of anti-HEV IgG, IgM, and Ag were 16.44%, 1.0% and 0.08%, respectively. However, none of the serum samples were HEV RNA positive. The prevalence of anti-HEV IgG and anti-HEV IgM was similar in samples with increased ALT and normal ALT (IgG 13.72% vs 17.01%, P>0.05; IgM 1.33% vs 0.93%, P>0.05). Multivariate analysis revealed a strong statistical association between age and HEV IgG seroprevalence. The prevalence increased with increasing age, from 5.4% (18~25 years old) to 68.7%(the highest) in blood donors above 46 years (P<0.05). 【Conclusion】 HEV showed a seroprevalence among blood donors in Wuhan, some of whom were recent infections, suggesting a threat to the safety of blood transfusions. A low anti-HEV prevalence in young adults (18~25 years) is indicative of a susceptible population and implicates a higher risk of HEV infections in this age group in the future.

Objective: To study the epidemiological characteristics of tsutsugamushi disease, and to confirm the existence of the disease's epidemic foci in Taizhou. Methods: From 2013 to 2014, Dongxing town hospital and Xingqiao town hospital were selected as specimen collection sites in Jingjiang city. Blood samples (5 ml) were collected from 40 patients with acute tsutsugamushi disease. A total of 59 rodents were captured with cage night method in the survey sites at 5, 7, 9, 10, and 11 months in 2013, from which, the spleen, liver, and kidney specimens were selected. Chigger mites were captured by small blackboard method and from the ears of the captured rodents. A total of 226 small blackboards were laid, 27 mites were captured, and the samples were grounded into suspension. Nested-polymerase chain reaction and cell and tissue culture techniques were used to test the specimen from the probable patients, host animals and chigger mites. Results: Among the 40 acute tsutsugamushi disease blood samples, 29 were found to meet the test requirements, 17 were positive for orientia tsutsugamushi nucleic acid with 59% of the positive rate, and 1 stran orientia tsutsugamushi was isolated. 59 rats were captured and the density of mice was 5.5%. Among them, there were 26 Mus musculus (2.4%), 18 Rattus flavipectus (1.7%) and 15 Smelly shrew (density 1.4%). 1 Smelly shrew was tested positive for orientia tsutsugamushi nucleic acid, and the negative results were found in the other rodent specimens. 27 Chigge mites were collected by small blackboard method and the density of mites was 0.12 for each blackboard, among which 3 larvae and 24 nymphs were found. 33 Chigger mites were collected from the ears of 3 Smelly shrew, and the density of the mite was 11 per mouse. All the captured Chigger mites were identified as Leptotrombidium scutellare and 1 group of specimens of Chigger mites from the external environment were positive for orientia tsutsugamushi nucleic acid. Conclusion There was a high density of mice in the epidemic area from May to November and the species of the chigger mites were Chigger mites in Taizhou. The nucleic acid of the oriental tsutsugamushi was detected in the patients with acute scrub typhus, rodents and vectors. According to the above-mentioned results, it was considered that the scrub typhus epidemic area of Taizhou city has the natural foci of scrub typhus.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the role of microRNA-34a (miR-34a) in regulating the cell cycles of bladder cancer cell line J82 and explore the underlying mechanism.

METHODSJ82 cells were transfected with a miR-34a mimic or an inhibitor to induce miR-34a overexpression or silencing. The RNA level of miR-34a in the transfected cells was detected by real-time PCR, and CD44 expressions at the mRNA and protein levels were detected by real-time PCR and Western blotting. Luciferase reporter assay was used to detect the activation of 3'UTR of CD44, and flow cytometry was performed to analyze the cell cycle changes.

RESULTSThe expression level of miR-34a was significantly increased and CD44 expression significantly lowered in cells transfected with miR-34a mimic; miR-34a inhibitor transfection caused reverse effects on miR-34a and CD44 expressions. MiR-34a mimics downregulated while miR-34a inhibitor enhanced the activation of 3'UTR of CD44 with corresponding changes in the expressions of some cell cycle-related proteins. MiR-34a mimics and miR-34a inhibitor induced opposite changes in J82 cell cycle, which were partly reversed by CD44.

CONCLUSIONMiRNA-34a regulates cell cycles by targeting CD44 in human bladder carcinoma cell line J82.

Cell Cycle ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Down-Regulation ; Humans ; Hyaluronan Receptors ; metabolism ; MicroRNAs ; metabolism ; RNA, Messenger ; Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction ; Transfection ; Urinary Bladder Neoplasms ; pathology

Objective To investigate the role of microRNA-34a (miR-34a) in regulating the cell cycles of bladder cancer cell line J82 and explore the underlying mechanism. Methods J82 cells were transfected with a miR-34a mimic or an inhibitor to induce miR-34a overexpression or silencing. The RNA level of miR-34a in the transfected cells was detected by real-time PCR, and CD44 expressions at the mRNA and protein levels were detected by real-time PCR and Western blotting. Luciferase reporter assay was used to detect the activation of 3'UTR of CD44, and flow cytometry was performed to analyze the cell cycle changes. Results The expression level of miR-34a was significantly increased and CD44 expression significantly lowered in cells transfected with miR-34a mimic; miR-34a inhibitor transfection caused reverse effects on miR-34a and CD44 expressions. MiR-34a mimics downregulated while miR-34a inhibitor enhanced the activation of 3'UTR of CD44 with corresponding changes in the expressions of some cell cycle-related proteins. MiR-34a mimics and miR-34a inhibitor induced opposite changes in J82 cell cycle, which were partly reversed by CD44. Conclusion MiRNA-34a regulates cell cycles by targeting CD44 in human bladder carcinoma cell line J82.

Objective To investigate the role of microRNA-34a (miR-34a) in regulating the cell cycles of bladder cancer cell line J82 and explore the underlying mechanism. Methods J82 cells were transfected with a miR-34a mimic or an inhibitor to induce miR-34a overexpression or silencing. The RNA level of miR-34a in the transfected cells was detected by real-time PCR, and CD44 expressions at the mRNA and protein levels were detected by real-time PCR and Western blotting. Luciferase reporter assay was used to detect the activation of 3'UTR of CD44, and flow cytometry was performed to analyze the cell cycle changes. Results The expression level of miR-34a was significantly increased and CD44 expression significantly lowered in cells transfected with miR-34a mimic; miR-34a inhibitor transfection caused reverse effects on miR-34a and CD44 expressions. MiR-34a mimics downregulated while miR-34a inhibitor enhanced the activation of 3'UTR of CD44 with corresponding changes in the expressions of some cell cycle-related proteins. MiR-34a mimics and miR-34a inhibitor induced opposite changes in J82 cell cycle, which were partly reversed by CD44. Conclusion MiRNA-34a regulates cell cycles by targeting CD44 in human bladder carcinoma cell line J82.

Objective:To synthesize substituted pyridine propynyl carbamates and to test their antimicrobial activities. Methods: Eight novel compounds were designed and synthesized. Antimicrobial tests in vitro were carried out with 8 common mildews (Aspergullus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus versicolor, Trichoderma viride, Paecilomium varioti Bainier, Chaetomium globsum, Penicillium citrinum, Cladochytrium clodospoium) and 5 bacteria (Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas fluorescens, Bacillus fluorescens, Bacillus megatherium). Results: All compounds synthesized showed antimicrobial activity, especially the compound 1f, whose activity was more potent than that of compound 3-iodo-2-propynyl-butyl-carbamate (IPBC). Conclusion: Compound 1f is worth further studying and exploration.