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Objective:To optimize the best molding process of Jinpuju Qingrelishi Granules.Methods:Based on the single factor test, the relative density of clear ointment and the amount of diluent (dextrin∶lactose=2∶1) are used as investigating factors, and the overall evaluation of the molding rate and angle of repose overall desirability (OD) is used as the evaluation index. The effect surface method is used to optimize the best molding process of Jinpuju Qingrelishi Granules.Results:The best molding process conditions: the relative density of the clear paste is 1.20 (60 ℃) and the amount of diluent is 3 times that of the clear paste. After mixing the clear paste and diluent, make soft material, pass through a 14-mesh sieve to granulate, dry in an oven (55 ℃) for 1 hour, and sizing to obtain. The molding rates of the three batches of verification test granules were 93.73%, 93.03%, 95.59%, respectively, the predicted OD value was 0.928, the verification value was 0.936, and the deviation from the predicted value was -0.86%.Conclusion:The molding process of this experiment is stable and reliable, with good repeatability, which can provide a reference for the follow-up research of Jinpuju Qingrelishi Granules.
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Objective To investigate association of vitamin D receptor (VDR) polymorphisms with susceptibility to psoriasis vulgaris and clinical response to calcipotriol in patients with psoriasis vulgaris.Methods A total of 110 patients with psoriasis vulgaris and 183 healthy controls were enrolled into this study,and they were all of Han nationality from Hainan province.Ligase detection reaction (LDR) was conducted to determine the genotypes of VDR gene polymorphisms rs2228570,rs731236,rs1544410 and rs7975232.Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)-based association analysis in genotypic and allelic models,and haplotype-based association analysis were then performed.Then,75 patients with psoriasis area and severity index (PASI) scores less than 10 were topically treated with calcipotriol ointment alone.After 6-week treatment,the efficacy of calcipotriol ointment was evaluated,and the correlation between the efficacy and individual genotypes was analyzed.Results The frequency of A allele of rs7975232 in the psoriasis group and control group was 39.09％ and 27.05％ respectively,and the risk of developing psoriasis in rs7975232 A allele carriers was significantly higher than that in non-carriers (OR =1.731,95％ CI:1.213-2.471,P ＜ 0.05).Additionally,the risk of developing psoriasis in individuals with AA genotype (OR =2.404,95％ CI:1.085-5.328,P ＜ 0.05),as well as in individuals with AC genotype (OR =2.143,95％ CI:1.283-3.579,P ＜ 0.05),was significantly higher than that in patients with CC genotype.CTGA haplotype carriers (rs2228570,rs731236,rs1544410,rs7975232,respectively) had significantly higher risk of developing psoriasis compared with non-carriers (OR =1.907,95％ CI:1.132-3.214,P ＜ 0.05).Among 72 patients with mild-to-moderate psoriasis whose PASI scores were less than 10,patients with CC genotype of rs7975232 showed better response to calcipotriol ointment compared with those with AC genotype (OR =3.798,95％ CI:1.061-13.590,P ＜ 0.05) and those with AA genotype (OR =9.667,95％CI:1.556-60.040,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion VDR polymorphisms are associated with psoriasis susceptibility and clinical response to calcipotriol in patients with psoriasis individuals.
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<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>Breast cancer has become one of the most common malignant tumors among females over the past several years. Breast carcinogenesis is a continuous process, which is featured by the normal epithelium progressing to premalignant lesions and then to invasive breast cancer (IBC). Targeting premalignant lesions is an effective strategy to prevent breast cancer. The establishment of animal models is critical to study the mechanisms of breast carcinogenesis, which will facilitate research on breast cancer prevention and drug behaviors. In this study, we established a feasible chemically-induced rat model of premalignant breast cancer.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Following the administration of the drugs (carcinogen, estrogen, and progestogen) to Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats, tumors or suspicious tumors were identified by palpation or ultrasound imaging, and were surgically excised for pathological evaluation. A series of four consecutive steps were carried out in order to determine the carcinogen: 7,12-dimethylbenzaanthracene (DMBA) or 1-methyl-1-nitrosourea, the route of carcinogen administration, the administration period of estrogen and progestogen, and the DMBA dosage.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Stable premalignant lesions can be induced in SD rats on administration of DMBA (15 mg/kg, administered three times) followed by administration of female hormones 5-day cycle.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>were confirmed by ultrasound and palpation.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Under the premise of drug dose and cycle, DMBA combined with estrogen and progestogen can be used as a SD rat model for breast premalignant lesions.</p>
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Animals , Female , Rats , 9,10-Dimethyl-1,2-benzanthracene , Breast Diseases , Disease Models, Animal , Mammary Neoplasms, Experimental , Rats, Sprague-DawleyABSTRACT
ObjectiveTo explore the influencing factors in neoadjuvant chemotherapy on pathological complete response (pCR),by analyzing the effect of 6 cycles epirubicine combined with docetaxel(ET) regimen in breast cancer patients. MethodsFrom June 2009 to September 2011,clinical date of 52 Ⅱ,Ⅲ stage breast cancer patients treated with ET regimen for neoadjuvant chemotherapy for 6 cycles were retrospectively analyzed.The curative effect was evaluated by palpation and ultrasonography,and finally compared with postoperative pathological results. ResultsIn these 52 patients,the total pCR rate was 42.3％ after 6 cycles chemotherapy.After the first circle of chemotherapy,pCR rate was higher in patients with tumor size reducing ＞ 30％ than those ＜ 30％ as measured by ultrasonography(60.9％ vs.27.6％,P ＜0.05 ).Higher pCR rate was obtained in patients with tumor size ≤3 cm than those in which the initial tumor size ＞ 3 cm(52.9％ vs.22.2％,P ＜0.05) after 6 cycles ET neoadjuvant chemotherapy.PCR rate was higher in patients with positive HER-2 or triple negative breast cancer after 6 cycles than those with luminal type 1breast cancer ( 77.8％,75.0％ and 25.7％,respectively,P ＜ 0.05 ).Logistic regression analysis showed that tumor size and its early response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy evaluated by ultrasonography were the significant predictive factors. ConclusionsHigher pCR rate can be achieved after 6 cycles ET regimen neoadjuvant chemotherapy in stage ]Ⅱ,Ⅲ breast cancer patients.Tumor's early response to chemotherapy as evaluated by ultrasonography could forecast the pCR.Tumor size and molecular type are important influencing factors on pCR in breast cancer patients.
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Objective To study the clinical curative and protective effects of erythropoietin (EPO)on treating the premature infants with brain damage. Methods Forty-two premature infants with periventricular leukomalacia were divided into the EPO treatment group (n = 22) and control group (n = 20). From postnatal day 3 to 5 ,the EPO treatment group received EPO for 4 weeks. Neonatal behavioral neurological assessments (NBNA) for all infants were performed separately in 40 weeks after correcting gestational age. All infants were followed up until 6 month after birth, MRI and electroencephalogram were performed. The developmental quotient(DQ) was evaluated at the age of 3 and 6 months. Results The NBNA scores of EPO group in 40 weeks and DQ were significantly higher than those of control group (P ＜ 0.05). Conclusion EPO can rehabilitate the damaged neurological system of premature infants with brain damage. Early EPO therapy can promote development of the neurobehavioral and improve prognosis.
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ObjectiveTo investigate the distribution of thethymidylate synthase (TS) gene polymorphisms inChinese femaleHan-nationality breast cancer patients,including tandemrepeat polymorphisms in the enhancer region ( ER), 6 bp deletion/insertion (del6/ins6) polymorphism in the 3′untranslated region (3′-UTR) and G→C single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP). The association of TS gene polymorphism with pathological results was retrospectively analyzed.MethodsThis study included 83 breast cancer patients who received no preoperative chemotherapy. The polymorphisms of TS, ER and TS 3′2UTR were determined by polymerase chain reaction restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) method.Results ( 1 ) Of the 83 patients, the frequencies of the TSER 3R/3 R, 2R/3 R and 2R/2R were 68.7％ ,27. 7％ and 3. 6％, respectively; (2) Due to existence of the G→C single nucleotide polymorphism,TSER genotypes were divided into 2R/2R, 2R/3C, 2R/3G, 3G/3G,3C/3C and 3G/3C,their frequencies were 3. 6％, 19. 3％, 8.4％, 19. 3％, 37. 3％ and 12. 1％, respectively; ( 3 ) Of the 83 patients, the frequencies of the TS 3′-UTR ins6/ias6、ins6/del6 and del6/del6 were 8.4％ 、50.6％ and 41.0％, respectively; (4) TSER polymorphisms were correlated with lymph node metastasis ( P = 0.019 ),Ki67 ( P = 0.022 ) and histological grade ( P = 0.042 ). The TS 3′-UTR polymorphisms were correlated with age ( P = 0.002) and histological grade (P = 0.042). G→C SNP were correlated with lymph node metastasis ( P = 0.021 ) and histological grade ( P = 0.028 ).ConclusionsChinese female Han-nationality breast cancer patients have more genotypes frequencies of the TSER 3R/3R and 3′-UTR del6/del6; The TS polymorphisms are correlated with pathological factors of breast cancer.
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Jerusalem artichoke tubers with inulin as major component are potential feedstock for fuel ethanol production, and Kluyveromyces cicerisporus Y179 expressing high level of inulinase is suitable for ethanol production with this feedstock by simultaneous saccharification and fermentation approach. In this article, the impact of inoculum, aeration and temperature on ethanol production by the yeast was studied. The experimental results illustrated that inoculum with different levels and seed collected at different cultivation times had negligible effect, while anaerobic conditions enhanced ethanol production, and more ethanol was produced by the yeast at 30 degrees C than at 37 degrees C or 42 degrees C. The medium using Jerusalem artichoke tuber meal as sole component with 22% (W/V) total sugars was inoculated with 36 h-precultured seed at 10% (V/V), and the batch fermentation was conducted in a 5 L fermentor at 30 degrees C with a stirring speed of 300 r/min under anaerobic conditions. After 144 h, 12.3% (V/V) ethanol was produced and the yield of ethanol from sugars was 86.9% of its theoretical one, with 93.6% sugars consumed. These results indicate that K. cicerisporus Y179 is a promising candidate for industrial ethanol production using Jerusalem artichoke tuber feedstock.
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Ethanol , Metabolism , Fermentation , Glycoside Hydrolases , Metabolism , Helianthus , Chemistry , Industrial Microbiology , Methods , Kluyveromyces , MetabolismABSTRACT
Objective To analyze the clinicopathologic characterizations and patients prognosis of basal-like breast cancer. Methods The clinicopathologic eharacterizations,patient 5 year disease-free survival rate and overall survival rate of 25 basal-like breast cancer patients were compared with 34 CerbB2 overexpressing subtype and 37 ER positive subtype breast cancer patients admitted in our hospital in the same period. Results Patients of basal-like breast cancer accounted for 15.7% of all patients admitted.Compared with CerbB2 over-expressing subtype(29.4%)and ER positive subtype(35.1%),basal-like breast cancer patients were eider with 56.0% being≥50 years old(P＜0.05).Basal-like subtype breast cancer was larger in tumor size than ER positive subtype(P＜0.05),56% of basal-like subtype were of poor-differentiated grade pathologically compared with 18% in CerbB2 overexpression type and 16% in ER positive subtype respectively. Meanwhile, axillary lymph node metastasis was hishbar in CerbB2 overexpressing and ER positive subtype(64.7%,64.9%)than that of basal-like subtype(40.0%).Most visceral metastases were found in basal-like and CerbB2 subtype,but there were more local lymph node and bone metastases in ER positive subtype.Five year overall survoval rate of CerbB2 overexpressing subtype (48.5%)and basal-like subtype breast cancer patients(44.1%)were poorer than that of ER positive subtype(83.8%).respectively;However,there was no difference in 5 year disease-free surviVal rate between the three subtypes(42.7%,40.4%,58.3%,respectively).Conclusions Similar to CerbB2 over-expressing subtype.tlle clinicopathologic characterization and prognosis in basal-like breast cancer are poorer than that in ER positive subtype.
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The research capacity in post-graduate education process is an important content,also an important indicator of educational outcomes.School of Medicine and Health Management of Hangzhou Normal University has done a bold exploration at this area,making the integration and innovation,from the management system to the practical operation,from the school management to the society support.Considering the compound characteristics of Social Medicine and Health Service Management specialty,the school has designed the "ladder" training research capacity programs by playing the school system,teacher roles and social support,and many other forces,in order to ensure and enhance the research capability of post-graduates.
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Gene disruption by homologous recombination is a powerfu l tool for investigating gene function in yeast. Since 1980’s, it has been deve loped a lot. PCR-mediated gene disruption technique makes the manipulation easi er and it can be used to precisely delete genes in yeast. Multi-gene disruption technique can delete several genes successively in the same yeast strain. After the completion of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae genome sequencing, the gene disruption technique for systematic analysis meets the need of the functio nal genomics in yeast. It also enlighten the study on human functional genomics.
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Objective To investigate the value of clinical application of mammotome under ultrasonic guidance for minimal excision and biopsy of breast tumor.Methods Excision and biopsy of 152 breast masses from 115 patients were performed using mammatome under ultrasonic guidance,and the patients were followed up.Results Total resection of 152 breast tumors were accurately performed by mammotome vacuum device and biopsy was performed.On pathological examination,86 cases were fibroadenoma,34 cases were adenosis,2 cases were fat necrosis,3 cases were gynecomastia,1 case was ductal inflammatory change and 26 cases were breast cancer.Postoperatively,hematoma was found in 3 cases,subcutaneous ecchymosis in 4 cases and skin injury in one case.All cases were followed up for a period of time and no residual or recurrent masses were found.Conclusions Mammotome vacuum system is an exact,effective and safe method.It is an ideal minimally invasive operation in treating benign breast masses with few complications.It can also be applied to biopsy for breast cancer before operation.
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The authors attempt to combine medical ethics education and the professional training objectives of health supervision in the teaching practice of medical ethics for health supervision majors within the limited curriculum course.Under the premise of a standardized syllabus norm and scientific teaching goals,appropriate teaching forms,methods and trials are implemented to impart health supervision majors with medical ethics knowledge and meanwhile promote their quality and ability reserves.
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OBJECTIVE:To study the effect of basic medical insurance system(BMIS) on essential medicine system(EMS) . METHODS:By analyzing the relationship between BMIS and EMS,ideas on facilitating BMIS participate in every part of EMS were put forward. RESULTS&CONCLUSION:Basic medical insurance system ensure the accessibility of essential medicine system,supervise the implement and participate in every part of EMS,meet the demand of patients on essential drugs.