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The authors analyzed the opportunities and challenges faced by nurses in the time of elderly care with medical support using SWOT analysis, for the purpose of suggestions for the development of nurses to cope with such new scenario. Advantages of the nurses in such a time are as follows: professional nursing care, holistic care ability, and standardized assessment skill. Their disadvantages include: poor team leadership, insufficient business and management skills, and poor motivation for personal development. Their opportunities include: guidance of the national strategy, innovation of " Internet plus", and flexible working hours. Their challenges include: room of improvements for both quantity and quality of nursing personnel, better efficiency for integration and allocation of resources, and better capability to leverage" Smart elderly care". Four suggestions are raised in this regard, i. e., to strengthen the ability for elderly care with medical support, to improve multidisciplinary coordination, to cultivate their entrepreneurship, and to improving the ability of information application.
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Objective To investigate the diagnosis,surgical therapy of congenital pyloric atresia in neonates.Method Six congenital pyloric atresia neonates in Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University were admitted,including 4 cases of complete atresia with pyloric diaphragm,1 case of incomplete atrsia with a foraminula in the pyloric diaphragm and 1 case of pyloric atresia with solid segment.Three cases were associated with epidermolysis bullosa,multiple intestinal atresia and annular pancreas respectively.Results The main presenting symptoms were nonbilious vomiting,and 5 cases of abdominal X-ray plain film showed a large single gastric air-bubble and no gas distally.Ultrasonography and upper gastrointestinal radiography showed complete gastric outlet obstruction,and in 1 case postbulbar obstruction.Neonates with pyloric diaphragm underwent diaphragm excision and pyloroplasty,and that with solid segment did an extended pyloroplasty.The one complicating intestinal atresia was abandened surgery.Five cases were followed up,and doing well with complete recovery.Conclusion Abdominal X-ray plain film,Doppler ultrasonography and upper gastrointestinal radiography help establish the diagnosis of neonatal congenital pyloric atresia.Surgery is the therapy of choice and the prognosis is very good.
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Objective To investigate the effects of interleukin-17 (IL-17) on the cell proliferation, apoptosis and migration of human laryngeal carcinoma Hep-2 cells.Methods IL-17 was transiently transfected into Hep-2 cells, and at the same time empty vector group (pEGFP-N1) and normal control group were set up.The efficiency of transfection was evaluated by fluorescence microscope, and the mRNA and protein expressions of IL-17 were detected by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and Western blotting.The proliferation of cells was detected by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) method, and the apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry.The migration ability was detected by wound-healing assay and Transwell assay.ResultsHep-2 cells transfected with empty vector pEGFP-N1 and IL-17 showed green fluorescence under the fluorescence microscope.Hep-2 cells expressed IL-17 at both mRNA and protein levels after transfection with IL-17.Compared with the normal control group, the proliferation of IL-17 transfected Hep-2 cells was significantly inhibited after 48 h transfection (0.34±0.03 vs.0.46±0.04, P=0.006).The apoptotic rate of IL-17 transfected cells was higher than that of normal control group (26.80%±0.80% vs.2.90%±0.31%, P=0.000).According to the wound-healing assay, compared with the normal control group, the scratch width of IL-17 transfected cells was significantly greater (1.59±0.01 vs.1.36±0.01, P=0.000).Transwell migration experiment showed that the migration of IL-17 transfected cells was significantly lower than that of the normal control group (26.33±2.08 vs.49.33±1.53, P=0.000).Conclusion IL-17 can inhibit the proliferation of human laryngeal carcinoma Hep-2 cells, reduce their migration ability and enhance their apoptosis ability.Therefore, IL-17 may inhibit the occurrence and development of laryngeal carcinoma through a variety of mechanisms.
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OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the mRNA and protein expression of MICA in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma tissue and the Hep-2 cells.@*METHOD@#Reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and Western-blot were used to detect the expression of MICA mRNA and protein levels in the Hep-2 cells and laryngeal cancer tissues.@*RESULT@#The MICA mRNA showed higher expression in Hep-2 cells by RT-PCR. Compared with the control, the mRNA expression of MICA was significantly enhanced in laryngeal cancer tissues (t = 11.878, P < 0.01). The intensity of MICA expression is not related to the clinical stage of cancer. MICA protein demonstrated higher level expression by Western blot. The intensity of MICA protein expression was decreased with increased clinical stage in laryngeal cancer tissues.@*CONCLUSION@#The MICA mRNA showed stronger expression in Hep-2 cells and laryngeal cancer tissues. The intensity of its expression is not related to clinical stage of cancer. The MICA protein expression was strong in Hep-2 cells. The intensity of MICA protein expression was decreased with increased clinical stage in laryngeal cancer tissues. MICA may play an important role in laryngeal carcinoma process.
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Humans , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell , Metabolism , Pathology , Cell Line, Tumor , Head and Neck Neoplasms , Metabolism , Pathology , Histocompatibility Antigens Class I , Metabolism , Laryngeal Neoplasms , Metabolism , Pathology , Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and NeckABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the different expressions of pathological tissue and serum microRNAs (miRNAs)in Hirschsprung disease(HSCR). Methods Pathological colon tissues and serum samples were obtained from 52 confirmed HSCR cases respectively by surgery and pathology and from 52 matched controls,respectively. An initial screening of the tissues and serum microRNA expression were performed through TaqMan Low Density Array. The candidate tissue and serum miRNAs were validated by quantitative real - time - PCR in the 20 paired array samples and extra 32 paired samples after the integration of the screening result. The bioinformatical software online including miR-base,Target Scan,PicTar and MiRanda were used to predict the target mRNA of the consistent microRNAs in the tis-sues and the serum. Results Compared with the controls,47 microRNAs were differently expressed in HSCR tissues, including 17 up - regulated miRNAs and 30 down - regulated miRNAs;32 upregulated miRNAs were also detected to be differently expressed in the HSCR serum. Among these microRNAs,miR - 218 - 1 and miR - 885 - 5p were identi-fied to have a consistent significant different expression in both tissues and the serum,which were validated as high -expressed in microarray samples and expanded 32 paired samples(miR - 218 - 1:tissue array 0. 017 58 ± 0. 002 29 vs 0. 003 37 ± 0. 000 50,P ﹤ 0. 001;tissue expanded expression 0. 013 53 ± 0. 001 74 vs 0. 004 43 ± 0. 000 60,P ﹤0. 001. miR - 885 - 5p:tissue array 0. 000 30 ± 0. 000 11 vs 0. 000 04 ± 0. 0000 08,P = 0. 027 6;tissue expanded ex-pression 0. 004 59 ± 0. 000 16 vs 0. 000 04 ± 0. 000 01,P = 0. 014 5. miR - 218 - 1:serum array 0. 769 60 ± 0. 285 50 vs 0. 045 14 ± 0. 015 07,P = 0. 015 5;serum expanded expression 1. 151 00 ± 0. 430 00 vs 0. 023 07 ± 0. 003 81,P =0. 008 7. miR -885 -5p:serum array 1. 595 00 ±0. 441 70 vs 0. 169 40 ±0. 034 46,P =0. 001 2;serum expanded expres-sion 1. 689 00 ±0. 453 00 vs 0. 146 10 ± 0. 031 24,P = 0. 001 2). Specifically,the target genes of these 2 microRNAs were RET,PLAG1 and NeuroD1,which had been reported to be directly related to HSCR. Conclusions Significantly dif-ferential expressed miRNAs exist in the pathological tissue and the serum of HSCR. MiR - 218 - 1 and miR - 885 - 5p, which showing consistent differential expression,may be involved in the pathogenesis of HSCR.
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Objective To evaluate the effect of early aerosol inhalation on sore throat of the patients after double lumen endobronchial intubation. Methods 90 patients scheduled for thoracic surgery were randomly assigned to 3 groups,30 cases in each group: control group (Group C), early aerosol inhalation group (group one) and later aerosol inhalation group (group two). All patients were sent to PACU after extubation.The patients in group C were intraveously injected with 6 mL saline , those in group one were treated with aerosol inhalation of 1mg budesonide, while the patients in group two with budesonide at the same dosage 2 h later. Patients were examined with indirect laryngoscopy 6 h after surgery. The cases of vocal cord congestion and glottis edema were recorded. The degree of pharyngolaryneal pain was assessed with the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) when they were sent to PACU , 6 , 24 and 48 hours after surgery . Results The rates of vocal cord congestion and glottis edema in group one were lower than those in group C and group 2, 6 h after surgery (P < 0.05). The pharyngolaryneal VAS in group one was significantly lower than that in group C and group 2 , 6 and 24 h after operation (P < 0.05), but there was no statistical difference between them 48 h after surgery between 3 groups. Conclusions Aerosol inhalation of budesonide after double lumen endobronchial intubation for the patients scheduled for thoracic surgery during early postoperative stage can reduce the incidences of vocal cord congestion and glottis edema, inhibit airway inflammation, significantly reduce the extent of the POST. The effect is better than that of the lateraerosol inhalation of budesonide.
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Objective To investigate the effect of miR-27a mimic and inhibitor on proliferation and apoptosis in melanoma cell line WM239. Methods The miR-27a mimic,inhibitor and its negative control were transfected into WM239 cells. The transfection efficiency was evaluated by fluorescence microscope. The expres-sion of miR-27a was detected by real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR. The proliferation of cells was detected by MTT. The cell apoptosis and cell cycle were analyzed by flow cytometry. Results The transfection efficiency in WM239 cells was 80% to 90%. The expression of miR-27a was markedly up-regulated in miR-27a mimic group (2-△△CT value is 26. 98 ± 0. 01),with statistically significant difference(t= -1 123. 67,P=0. 00);and the miR-27a inhibitor group showed lower expression of miR-27a(2-△△CT value is 0. 96 ± 0. 02),there was no statisti-cally significant difference compared with normal control group(t=0. 04,P=0. 06). The proliferation of cells was obviously inhibited in miR-27a mimic group,and there was statistically significant difference compared with normal control group[absorbance of 72 h(0. 45 ± 0. 02)∶(0. 72 ± 0. 01),F=129. 56,P﹤0. 05]. The percent-age of WM239 cells in G0-G1 phase was increased[(74. 83 ± 1. 46)∶(63. 73 ± 1. 25),F=30. 33,P﹤0. 05], and the percentage of WM239 cells in S phase and G2-M phase were decreased[(21. 33 ± 1. 75)∶(27. 50 ± 1. 25),F=14. 98,P﹤0. 05;(3. 90 ± 1. 31)∶(8. 80 ± 2. 10),F=3. 66,P﹤0. 05]. The apoptosis rate of cells was significantly increased in miR-27a mimic group compared with normal group[(29. 67 ± 0. 91)%∶(1. 44 ± 0. 85)%,F=530. 90,P﹤0. 01],but the inhibitor group had no obvious effect on cell cycle and cell apoptosis. Conclusion MiR-27a can suppress melanoma cell proliferation and act as a tumor suppressor gene,which is rel-evant to induce cell apoptosis and block cell cycle in G0-G1 phase.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate the safety and efficacy of fast track surgery (FTS) combined with laparoscopy in the treatment of infant Hirschsprung disease.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Clinical data of 72 infants with Hirschsprung disease undergoing elective pull-through surgery from June 2010 to June 2013 were retrospectively summarized. The patients were divided into two groups: fast track surgery combined with laparoscopy group (FTS group, n=33) and laparoscopic surgery with traditional management perioperatively (control group, n=39). Postoperative intestinal function recovery, hospital stay, cost of hospitalization, complications were compared and postoperative recovery was followed-up for four weeks.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>There were no significant differences in intraoperative blood loss and operative time between FTS and control group (both P>0.05). The recovery of bowel movement was earlier in the FTS group but the difference was not statistically significant (P=0.078). The hospital stay was shorter [(10 ± 2) d vs. (14 ± 4) d] and cost of hospitalization was lower [(15 316 ± 2273) Yuan vs. (18 641 ± 3082) Yuan] in FTS group than those in control group(P<0.01). Postoperative complications and recovery conditions during 4 weeks follow-up were similar between the two groups.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Fast track surgery combined with laparoscopy in the treatment of infant Hirschsprung disease is safe and effective.</p>
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Female , Humans , Infant , Male , Hirschsprung Disease , General Surgery , Laparoscopy , Retrospective Studies , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
Chemokine receptor 4 (CXCR4) belongs to G protein-coupled receptor superfamily.It can induce immune cells directed chemotaxis and keep their homeostasis.CXCR4 expresses on a variety of tissues and cells.In different tumors and at different stages of tumor,CXCR4 expression is significantly higher than that in normal tissue.CXCR4 plays an important role in tumor progression since it is involved in tumor cell proliferation,adhesion,invasion and metastasis.
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Chemokine receptor 4 (CXCR4) belongs to G protein-coupled receptor superfamily.It can induce immune cells-directed chemotaxis,thus keeping their homeostasis.CXCR4 expresses on a variety of tissues and cells.In different tumors and at different stages of tumors,CXCR4 expression is significantly higher than that in normal tissues.CXCR4 plays an important role in tumor progression since it is involved in tumor cell proliferation,adhesion,invasion and metasta.
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Toll-like receptor (TLR) is an important pattem recognition receptor (PRR) which partici pates in innate immunity and regulates adaptive immunity.TLR can be expressed in immune cells and malig nant tumors recognize conservative molecular structure,mediate response of inflammation,tissue injury and repair,which plays an important role in the process of tumor.Research results about some molecules and signal pathways of TLR demonstrate that it can act anti or pro-tumor dual functions,which has an extensive prospects in prevention and treatment of tumor.
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Objective To investigate the effects of resveratrol (Res) on the proliferation,cell cycle and apoptosis of three breast cell lines DU4475,MDA-MB-23land MCF-7 with different estrogen receptor (ER) expressions.Methods Res was added to the drug treatment group at 6.25,12.5,25,50,100 and 200 μmol/L,respectively.Three observation periods at 24,48 and 72 hours were set up respectively.MTT assay was used to detect the effects of Res on proliferation of breast cells.Cell cycle and apoptosis were analyzed by flow cytometry (FCM).The concentrations of drugs were 0,12.5,25,50 μmol/L.The results were analysed by the statistical software SPSS17.0.Results After Res intervention,the proliferations of three cell lines were inhibited to different extent.After 48 and 72 hours of Res,inhibitions of Res with different concentration were significant different (F =15.26,P ＜ 0.05).Inhibition rates of DU4475 and MDA-MB-231 with ER-negative were higer than that of MCF-7 with ER-positive.FCM results prompted that these three kinds of cells were blocked in S phase after 48 hours treatment of 12.5-50 μmol/L Res and the block percentages had significant difference (F =34.81,P ＜ 0.05).The percentages of S phase for DU4475 and MDA-MB-231 arresting were higher than that of MCF-7.For DU4475,the apoptotic and necrosis percentage were higher than that of MCF-7 at 100 μmol/L (t =16.082,P ＜0.05).Conclusion Res can inhibit proliferation,induce cell cycle changing and apoptosis of DU4475,MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cells.The inhibitions of Res on DU4475 and MDA-MB-231 are better than that of MCF-7 with ER-positive.
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OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the expression levels of Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2) in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) tissue and the adjacent normal epithelial tissue.@*METHOD@#Reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR) and Western-blot were used to detect the expression of TLR2 mRNA and protein levels in the tumors and adjacent normal epithelial tissues in 22 patients with LSCC, while vocal cord polyps were used as control.@*RESULT@#RT-PCR demonstrated that TLR2 mRNA expressed obviously in both of tumor and adjacent tissue, but rarely in control. The expression levels of TLR2 mRNA in tumor is higher than that in adjacent normal epithelial tissue (t=4.279, P<0.01). It's expression intensity was closely related to LSCC clinical stage (F=5.496, P<0.05)and lymph node metastasis status (N stage of tumor) (F = 4.271, P<0.05). The protein levels of TLR2 were consistent with mRNA expression.@*CONCLUSION@#Both mRNA and protein levels of TLR2 were obviously elevated in LSCC, which were associated closely with tumor clinical stage and lymph node metastasis. It is indicated that TLR2 may play an important role by multiple mechanism in laryngeal carcinoma process.
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Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Laryngeal Neoplasms , Metabolism , Pathology , Neoplasm Staging , Toll-Like Receptor 2 , MetabolismABSTRACT
Resveratrol is a natural polyphenolic compound. It possesses a variety of biological properties including neuroprotective effects, cardiovascular protection, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects. In recent years, the anti-tumor effects of resveratrol have attracted a lot of attention. Its anti-tumor effects may be mediated by inhibiting tumor initiation, inhibiting tumor cell proliferation, promoting tumor cell apoptosis and inhibiting tumor cell invasion.
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Objective To summarize the clinical characteristics,diagnosis and management methods and prognosis of hepatorrhagia and splenorrhagia of newborns.Methods A retrospective review of clinical data of neonates with hepatorrhagia and splenorrhagia in perinatal period was performed from June 1,1992 to June 1,2009 in Nanjing Children's Hospital.Results There were twenty-three neonates suffered from hepatorrhagia and splenorrhagia in the perinatal period.There were 12 macrosomias and 6 preterm newborns.Abnormal birth history (65.2%,15/23),including caesarean section,fetal distress,application of vacuum extractor,prolonged labour and precipitate labor,were most commom reasons of hepatorrhagia and splenorrhagia,and birth injuries [47.8% (11/23)]was subsequent.In all cases,14 cases were hepatorrhagia,six were splenorrhagia,three were hepatorrhagia and splenorrhagia simultaneously.Primary early symtoms included low response,sleepiness (91.3%,21/23);jaundice 78.3% (18/23);pallor and anemia 73.9% (17/23);abdominal distension (65.2%,15/23) and so on.Ultrasonography and computed tomography may make a definite diagnosis.Fifteen newborns underwent non-operative treatment and 8 received hemostatic laparotomy.The general mortality was 13.0%(3/23).Conclusions Hepatorrhagia and splenorrhagia of neonates in perinatal period is associated with macrosomias,abnormal birth history and preterm birth,and birth injuries were the major etiological factors.Clinical presentations are nonspecific which maybe asociated with the degree of blood loss.Abdominal ultrasonography is an optimal diagnostic method.Nonoperative management may be successful in hemodynamically stable patients,while immediate intervention,such as laparotomy,is required to control persist bleeding.
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Vacuum pyrolysis of phenolic resin laminate substrate in temperature-programmed furnace reactor was studied.The sample and product oils were characterized by elemental analysis, Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) analysis and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry(GC-MS).Analytical results showed that the up per clear liquid of pyrolysis oils was mainly consisted of water-soluble substances, such as phenol, cresol, xy lenol, sugars, hydantoins, morpholines, pyranones and pyridine derivatives compounds, etc., while the lower sediment was mainly insoluble or hardly water-soluble substances, such as the big substituent phenolics (the number of substituent carbon atoms of which is greater than or equal to 2), aryl phosphate esters, fatty acid esters and nitrile compounds, and so on.Both of the upper clear liquid and lower sediment have a higher content of melamines.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To study the protective effects of astragaloside (AST) on memory impairment and the expression levels of amyloid precursor protein (APP) and its mRNA, alpha secretase and beta secretase mRNA in the brain of mice induced by dexamethasone (DEX).</p><p><b>METHOD</b>Mice were randomly divided into six groups: control group, model group, AST ( 10, 20, 40 mg x kg(-1)) groups and ginsenoside Rg1 (6.5 mg x kg(-1)) group. The animal models of dysmnesy mice were established by intragastrical administration of DEX (5 mg x kg(-1)) for 21 days. Subsequently, the dysmnesy mice were treated by intragastrical administration of ginsenoside Rg1 and different doses of AST (10, 20, 40 mg x kg(-1)), respectively. Morris water maze was applied to evaluate the learning and memory function in mice. The expression of APP, alpha secretase and beta secretase mRNA were analysed by RT-PCR, and immunohistochemistry was used to evaluate the expression levels of APP in cerebral cortex, hippocampus CA1 and CA3.</p><p><b>RESULT</b>AST (20, 40 mg x kg(-1)) could improve the learning and memory function in mice (P<0.05, P<0.01), decrease the expression levels of APP and beta secretase mRNA (P<0.05), increase the expression level of alpha secretase mRNA (P<0.05), and decrease the expression level of APP in cerebral cortex and hippocampus CA1 (P<0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>AST could improve the learning and memory function in mice, which mechanism may contribtuted to the expression inhibition of APP and APP mRNA, beta secretase mRNA, and promotion of the expression of alpha secretase mRNA.</p>
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Animals , Male , Mice , Amyloid Precursor Protein Secretases , Genetics , Amyloid beta-Protein Precursor , Genetics , Dexamethasone , Pharmacology , Memory Disorders , Drug Therapy , RNA, Messenger , Saponins , Pharmacology , Triterpenes , PharmacologyABSTRACT
Studies have shown that IL-24 is the only cytokine capable of inhibiting tumor growth and neovascularization as well as stimulating immune system. IL-24 exerts its inhibition effects through pathways independent of p53, Rb, p16 and other tumor suppressor genes and has no effect on normal cells. IL-24 has emerged as a hot topic in cancer therapy research.
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OBJECTIVE@#To study the relationship between genetic polymorphisms of GSTM1 GSTT1 and the susceptibility of laryngeal and hypopharyngeal carcinomas (LHC).@*METHOD@#The GSTM1 and GSTT1 genotypes were determined by multiplex PCR analysis in 76 LHC patients and 76 population controls. The association between the genotypes and LHC risk was measured by odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs).@*RESULT@#The frequency of GSTM1 null genotype was 59.2% in the LHC patients and 42.1% in controls (OR=1.935, 95% CI=1.069-3.510), the difference was significant (P0.05). In smokers, the risk of the LHC increased in subjects of GSTM1 null genotype (OR=5.545, 95% CI=2.158-13.528).@*CONCLUSION@#GSTM1 polymorphisms are associated with susceptibility to the LHC. It has the synergistic effects with smoking in the development of the LHC. GSTT1 genotypes might have no association with risk of the LHC in urban Linyi.
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Female , Humans , Male , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell , Genetics , Case-Control Studies , Disease Susceptibility , Gene Frequency , Genotype , Glutathione Transferase , Genetics , Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms , Genetics , Laryngeal Neoplasms , Genetics , Polymorphism, GeneticABSTRACT
Objective:To study the relationship between genetic polymorphisms of GSTM1 GSTT1 and the susceptibility of laryngeal and hypopharyngeal carcinomas(LHC).Method:The GSTM1 an GSTT1 genotypes were determined by multiplex PCR analysis in 76 LHC patients and 76 population controls.The association be tween the genotypes and LHC risk was measured by odds ratios(ORs)and 95% confidence intervals(95%Cls).Resuit:The frequency of GSTM1 null genotype was 59.2% in the LHC patients and 42.1% in controls(OR=1.935,95%CI=1.069-3.510),the difference was significant(P＜0.01).The frequency of GSTT1 null genotype was 57.9% in the LHC patients and 51.3% in controls.The difference was not significant(P＞0.05).In smokers,the risk of the LHC increased in subjects of GSTM1 null genotype(OR=5.545,95%CI=2.158-13.528).Conclusion:GSTM1 polymorphisms are associated with susceptibility to the LHC.It has the synergistic effects with smoking in the development of the LHC.GSTT1 genotypes might have no association with risk of the LHC in urban Linyi.