Liver regeneration following injury aids the restoration of liver mass and the recovery of liver function. In the present study we investigated the contribution of megakaryocytic leukemia 1 (MKL1), a transcriptional modulator, to liver regeneration. We report that both MKL1 expression and its nuclear translocation correlated with hepatocyte proliferation in cell and animal models of liver regeneration and in liver failure patients. Mice with MKL1 deletion exhibited defective regenerative response in the liver. Transcriptomic analysis revealed that MKL1 interacted with E2F1 to program pro-regenerative transcription. MAPKAPK2 mediated phosphorylation primed MKL1 for its interaction with E2F1. Of interest, phospholipase d2 promoted MKL1 nuclear accumulation and liver regeneration by catalyzing production of phosphatidic acid (PA). PA administration stimulated hepatocyte proliferation and enhanced survival in a MKL1-dependent manner in a pre-clinical model of liver failure. Finally, PA levels was detected to be positively correlated with expression of pro-regenerative genes and inversely correlated with liver injury in liver failure patients. In conclusion, our data reveal a novel mechanism whereby MKL1 contributes to liver regeneration. Screening for small-molecule compounds boosting MKL1 activity may be considered as a reasonable approach to treat acute liver failure.

ObjectiveTo develop basic training courses for family doctor teams for people with disabilities. MethodsUtilizing the methods and theories of the World Health Organization (WHO) rehabilitation competency framework (RCF), and referring to the WHO universal health coverage global competency framework, the rehabilitation competency characteristics of family doctor teams for people with disabilities in community settings were analyzed, and a basic training course system for these teams based on the RCF was developed. Results and ConclusionBased on RCF, a competency framework for family doctor teams serving people with disabilities has been constructed. The objectives, content and training course system for basic rehabilitation training has been established.

Color is an important indicator for evaluating the ornamental traits of horticultural plants, and plant pigments is a key factor affecting the color phenotype of plants. Plant pigments and their metabolites play important roles in color formation of ornamental organs, regulation of plant growth and development, and response to adversity stress. It has therefore became a hot topic in the field of plant research. Virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS) is a vital genomics tool that specifically reduces host endogenous gene expression utilizing plant homology-dependent defense mechanisms. In addition, VIGS enables characterization of gene function by rapidly inducing the gene-silencing phenotypes in plants. It provides an efficient and feasible alternative for verifying gene function in plant species lacking genetic transformation systems. This paper reviews the current status of the application of VIGS technology in the biosynthesis, degradation and regulatory mechanisms of plant pigments. Moreover, this review discusses the potential and future prospects of VIGS technology in exploring the regulatory mechanisms of plant pigments, with the aim to further our understandings of the metabolic processes and regulatory mechanisms of different plant pigments as well as improving plant color traits.
Plant Viruses/genetics* ; Plants/genetics* ; Gene Silencing ; Plant Development ; Gene Expression Regulation, Plant ; Genetic Vectors

Under the background of the high-quality development of public hospitals and performance appraisal of public hospitals,the satisfaction management of the medical experience has become a hot and difficult issue.Anhui Children's Hospital has constructed the"two-three-three"management mode of patient medical experience,That is,external and internal satisfaction,three-level management,three-level index monitoring and assessment sys-tem.This management mode has achieved certain results,in improving the hospital's internal performance assess-ment,professional title promotion,annual evaluation and other management systems,to achieve scientific,re-fined and standardized management of medical experience,continuous improvement and enhancement of patients'satisfaction with medical experience,to provide experience and reference for medical experience management of medical institutions.

Objective: To investigate the expression and therapeutic effects of miR-34a in mice with allergic rhinitis. Methods: 10 mice were selected as blank control group, and 30 mice were used to construct mouse allergic rhinitis model with ovalbumin. They were randomly divided into model group, miR-34a inhibitor group and negative control group(NC group) with 10 cases each. 100 μl of physiological saline, 100 μl of negative transfection plasmid, and 100 μl of miR-34a inhibitor carrier mixed solution were injected into the tail vein respectively. The behavioral changes of mice after 1 week of intervention were observed; ELISA was used to detect the level of ovalbumin-specific IgE in mouse serum; qRT-PCR was used to detect interleukin(IL)-6, IL-8, IL-10, and IL-35, the relative expression of matrix metalloproteinase(MMP)-2, MMP-9 and vascular cell adhesion molecule(VCAM)-1 mRNA. The content of CD3+, CD4+, CD8+T cells in peripheral blood was detected by flow cytometry. Results: The serum level of miR-34a mRNA in model mice was significantly higher than that in the blank group(P<0.05). Compared with the negative control group, the total behavioral score of mice after miR-34a inhibitor intervention was significantly reduced(P<0.05). The concentration of ovalbumin-specific IgE was significantly reduced(P<0.05), while IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, MMP-2, MMP-9 and VCAM-1 mRNA were significantly reduced(P<0.05), IL-35 increased significantly(P<0.05), and CD3+, CD4+/CD8+increased significantly(P<0.05). Compared with the blank control group, the levels of IL-2 and IFN-γ in the model group decreased(P<0.05); compared with the model group, the levels of IL-2 and IFN-γ in the miR-34a inhibitor group and NC group increased(P<0.05); those indexes of miR-34a inhibitor group and NC group were compared,and there were statistically significant differences(P<0.05); there was no difference between the model group and NC group. Conclusion miR-34a is highly expressed in mice with allergic rhinitis. Inhibition of miR-34a expression can significantly reduce the symptoms and inflammation of model mice, and improve immune function.

Objective: To investigate the prevalence of glucose-6-posphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency and its gene mutations among neonates in Hainan Province. Methods: The G6PD activity of dried blood spots of 914 520 neonates born from 2007 to 2016 was screened by fluorescence spot test in Hainan Province. The G6PD/6-glucose phosphate dehydrogenase (6GPD) ratio method was used to confirm the diagnosis of suspected specimens, and 3 012 of year 2016 dried blood spots of neonates with G6PD deficiency were genotyped using the multicolor probe-based fluorescence melting curve analysis. Results: From 2007 to 2016, 36 314 positive cases were screened in 914 520 neonates. A total of 26 370 cases of G6PD deficiency were diagnosed with an incidence rate of 2.88%(26 370/914 520) in Hainan Province. The incidences of G6PD deficiency were 2.80%(21 688/774 555) in ethnic Han population, 3.45% (4 292/124 419) in ethnic Li population, 3.31%(212/6 401) in ethnic Miao population and 1.95%(178/9 145) in other ethnic groups. There were significant differences in the incidence of G6PD deficiency in ethnic Han population and ethnic Li population(χ²=161.261, P=0.000), ethnic Miao population(χ²=6.104, P=0.013) and other ethnic groups(χ²=24.283, P=0.000). A total of 13 mutation types were detected by gene detection in 3 012 confirmed cases of G6PD deficiency, of which c.1376 G>T, c.1388 G>A, c.95 A>G and c.1024 C>T mutations and related combinations accounted for approximately 91.74%. Two mutations outside 16 genotypes, c.86 C>T and c.1311 C>T, were found by gene sequencing. Conclusions The incidence of G6PD deficiency among newborns in Hainan Province is high, and there are ethnic and regional differences. The dominant genetic mutations in Hainan Province are c.1376 G>T, c.1388 G>A, c.95 A>G and c.1024 C>T.

Objective: To investigate the prevalence of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) gene mutation in newborns of Hainan Province, and to provide reference for prevention and treatment of G6PD deficiency in this region. Methods: Neonatal disease screening filter paper dry blood spots from all midwifery agencies were collected in 18 cities (counties) in Hainan Province from January to June 2016, G6PD activity screening test was conducted at Neonatal Disease Screening Center, Hainan Women and Children's Medical Center, and the enzyme activity was normal when fluorescence value > 1 600, and enzyme deficiency when fluorescence value ≤1 600. Referred to "China's Major Birth Defects and Genetic Diseases Survey and Biological Resources Collection", women newborns (3 371 cases) with fluorescence values ≤2 200 and men newborns (1 620 cases) with fluorescence values ≤1 700 were included in the study. Molecular screening was performed using multicolor melting curve analysis (MMCA), and the distribution and mutation characteristics of G6PD gene mutants were analyzed. Results: Among the 4 991 newborns, 2 111 cases with G6PD gene mutation, and the detection rate was 42.30% (2 111/4 991). A total of 27 G6PD gene mutants were found, including 14 single mutants and 13 composite mutants. The mutation detection rates of c.1376 G>T (21.42%, 1 069/4 991), c.1388 G>A (11.54%, 576/4 991), c.95 A>G (2.40%, 120/4 991) and c.871 G>A (2.24%, 112/4 991) were higher. The mutation detection rate (61.54%, 136/221) of Baisha County (inland area) was the highest, and the mutation detection rate (22.15%, 64/289) of Wenchang City (coastal area) was the lowest. The mutation detection rate (49.88%, 628/1 259) of the Li nationality was the highest. A total of 873 female heterozygotes were detected, including 13 gene mutants, of which 44.67% (390/873) with normal enzyme activity. The c.86 C>T heterozygous mutation was first detected in a sample of Li female with normal enzyme activity. Conclusions Hainan Province is the high incidence area of G6PD gene mutation, the most common mutations are c.1376 G>T, c.1388 G>A, c.95 A>G and c.871 G>A in newborns. Inland area is the high incidence area, and Li nationality is the high incidence population.

Objective To investigate certified specialized nurses' willingness in building an reappraisal system and to provide a basis for further completing the appraisal system and criteria for specialized nurses, defining their roles, and encouraging them to play their leading roles in clinical work.Methods Totally 250 certified specialized nurses from 8 Class Ⅲ hospitals in Beijing were selected by convenient sampling and investigated with the self-designed questionnaire. The subjects' willingness in building the reappraisal system and criteria were analyzed.Results In terms of the 240 specialized nurses' wiliness in building the reappraisal system, their scores in clinical competence, teaching ability and research capability were (13.14±3.86), (13.60±2.27) and (9.50±2.94), respectively. There was statistical difference in the willingness in building the evaluation criteria of clinical competence between specialized nurses with different length of service and titles (P<0.05); there was also statistical difference in the willingness in building the evaluation criteria of teaching ability between specialized nurses with different educational background (P<0.05).Conclusions The specialized nurses' willingness in building the reappraisal indicators. Nursing managers shall train specialized nurses based on their shortcomings, build stricter criteria for future training for specialized nurses, and encourage the nursing team to become expert nurses.

Objective To summarize the experience in nursing patients with gut leak after liver transplantation. Methods Two patients with recurrent gut leakafter liver transplantation underwent surgical repair. The nursing measures included strict observation of postoperative disease, observation of drainage fluid and abdominal signs, early nutritional support, good psychological nursing and health education. Results Gut leak occurred in the two cases again after liver transplantation.One case was treated with repair again and the other with end-stage ileotomy and ileostomy. The patients were discharged after medication and nursing care. Conclusions The close postoperative observation of the disease, observation of drainage fluid and abdominal signs can prompt the discovery of intestinal re-perforation.The early nutritional support plays an important role in the rehabilitation of patients with gut leak after liver transplantation.Mental care and health education can enhance patient's confidence in treatment.

Objective To investigate the different components of Acorus tatarinowii and Polygala tenuifolia(volatile oil, aqueous extract)on the expression of phosphorylated Tau protein at site Ser396 and Tau-5 in the hippocampus of rats with Alzheimer′s disease(AD). Methods Male Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into 8 groups:normal control group, model control group,low-,middle-,and high-dose groups of volatile oil of Acorus tatarinowii and Polygala tenuifolia,and low-, middle-,and high-dose groups of aqueous extract of Acorus tatarinowii and Polygala tenuifolia. The subacute aging model was established by intraperitoneal injection of D-galactose( D-gal). Rats were given different components of Acorus tatarinowii and Polygala tenuifolia(crude drug dosage,0.6,1.2,1.8 g·kg-1 )in experimental groups,and 0.9% sodium chloride solution in normal control group and model control group,by gavage for 28 days.The levels of phosphorylated Tau protein at site Ser396 and Tau-5 were detected in hippocampal tissues by Western blotting and immunohistochemistry. Results The levels of phosphorylated Tau protein at site Ser396 were significantly enhanced in the model control group,as compared with those in normal control group (P<0.01).The relative expression levels of Tau protein Ser396 were 3.83±0.10,3.35±0.01,3.11±0.01,2.75±0.03,2.93±0.01,2.55± 0.07,and 2.23±0.08 in model control group,low-,middle-,and high-dose groups of volatile oil of Acorus tatarinowii and Polygala tenuifolia,and low-,middle-,high-dose groups of aqueous extract of Acorus tatarinowii and Polygala tenuifolia,respectively.Two components of Acorus tatarinowii and Polygala tenuifolia could dephosphorylate Tau protein Ser396 to vary degrees in a dose-dependent manner.The aqueous extract component was slightly better than the volatile oil component,especially in the high-dose group(P<0.01).But Tau-5 did not change significantly after treatment with Acorus tatarinowii and Polygala tenuifolia(P>0.05). Conclusion Acorus tatarinowii and Polygala tenuifolia could promote the dephosphorylation of Ser396 site of Tau protein in the hippocampus of AD rats,with the aqueous extract component having better effects.