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Objective To investigate the expression of Notch1,Notch3 and Hes1 in gastrointestinal stromal tumors(GIST) and their clinical significance.Methods Quantitative real-time polymerase chain-reaction(Q-PCR) and Western blot were applied to detect the mRNA and the expression of Notch1,Notch3 and Hes1 in 135 matched GIST specimens and adjacent tissues.Meanwhile,the expression of Notch1,Notch3 and Hes1 was detected by immunohistochemistry,and the relationship between their expression and clinicopathological factors in GIST patients was analyzed.In addition,a total of 40 wild type mice(WT) and Notch1 knockout mice(KO) was divided into WT group,KO group,WT+ GIST group and KO+GIST group,and the expression of Notch1,Notch3 and Hes1 in each group was detected.Results Compared with adjacent tissues,the mRNA andthe expression of Notch1,Notch3 and Hes1 were up-regulated in GIST tissues(P＜0.05).The positive rates of Notch1,Notch3 and Hes1 in the GIST specimens (59.26 ％,65.19 ％ and 62.22 ％) were higher than those in the adjacent tissues(17.780％,22.22 ％ and 17.78 ％),and the difference was statistically significant(P＜0.05).Statistical analysis showed that the expression of Notch1 was significantly correlated with the NIH grade of GIST(x2 =8.532,P=0.002);the expression of Notch3 was significantly related with tumor metastasis of GIST (x2 =7.532,P=0.003);the expression of Hes1 was significantly associated with the tumor size of GIST(x2 =6.781,P=0.012).The expression of Notch1,Notch3 and Hes1 was higher in WT+GIST group compared to the expression found in WT group(all P＜0.05).There were no significant differences in the expression of Notch1,Notch3 and Hes1 between WT+ GIST group and KO+GIST group.The expression of Notch1,Notch3 and Hes1 was lower in KO+ GIST group compared to the expression found in WT+GIST group(all P＜0.05).Conclusion The expression of Notch1,Notch3 and Hes1 related to Notch signaling pathway is elevated in GIST tissues,and the activation of Notch signaling pathway may play an important role in the occurrence and progression of GIST.
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Objective To explore the application value in diagnosis of chronic atrophic gastritis using the magnifying endoscopy and narrow-band imaging.Methods A total of 98 cases of chronic atrophic gastritis patients was selected,and carried out the ordinary white light endoscopy,magnifying endoscopy and narrow-band imaging(ME-NBI) and pathological examination in file,followed by comparison of the results.Results The sensitivity and specificity of chronic atrophic gastritis by magnifying endoscopy and narrowband imaging mode were 74.07％ and 82.35％,respectively;which were significantly higher than that obtained by conventional endoscopy,which were 48.15％ and 64.71％ (P ＜0.05).In magnifying endoscopy and narrow-band imaging endoscopy group,60 patients were positive,which intestinal metaplasia accounted for 35％,while in conventional endoscopy group,39 patients were positive which was only 17.95％ (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions Magnifying endoscopy and narrow-band imaging can improve the diagnostic accuracy of chronic atrophic gastritis.
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@#Objective To report the operative technique and clinical results of reversed perforator-plus sural neurofasciocutaneous flap in lower leg. Methods Perforator-plus sural neurofasciocutaneous flaps, which designed along the axis of the sural nerve and based on the dual-pedicle of fasciocutaneous and per-oneal perforator, were used to reconstruct soft-tissue defect in lower extremities. Results Twenfy-four flaps, ranged from 25 cm×12 cm - 8 cm ×7 cm in size, survived completely without venous congestion and distal ischemia and necrosis. The color and texture of the flaps were good. The appearance and functional re-suits were satisfactory with following up for 6 to 12 months. Conclusion The modified technique in pediclehave minimized the complication, enlarged the size of the flap and improved the survive rates. It is a goodmethod in repairing large soft-tissue defects of extremities.
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Objective To report the operative technique and clinical experiences of the modified reversed superficial peroneal neurocutaneous island flaps for reconstruction of the ankle and foot.Methods According to the previous anatomical studies and our clinical experiences,we devised the reversed superficial peroneal neuroeutaneous island flap based on the descending branch of the distal perforator of the peronealrtery and its venae comitantes,and covered the soft defect of the ankle and foot with it.Results Twenty-one of the 23 flaps survived completely without complications,while the other two occurred marginal necrosis.The maximum surface of the flap in our series was 12 cm×13 cm.and the minimum one was 5 cm×4 cm.The length of the pedicle ranged from 5 cm to 10 cm.The texture of the flaps was good,while the cosmetic and function of them were evaluated as acceptable in all cased after 6 to 21 months follow-up.Conclusion The reversod superficial peroneal neurocutaneous island flaps is a versatile,reliable procedure useful in reconstruction of the ankle and foot.
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Objective To investigate the clinical features and related risk factors of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)in Xinjiang area for early diagnosis and prevention.Methods Retrospective case-control study was done to explore the clinical features and related risk factors of NAFLD with Logistic regression analysis.Results Levels of serum ALT increased significantly in the patients with NAFLD and were often more than 2-fold of the normal limit;serum AST was only increased mildly.Obesity,type 2 diabetes mellitus,heart and brain blood vessel disease and hyperlipidemia were syndromes of NAFLD.BMI、DBP、high lipid food、serum TG、serum ApoB were negatively correlated with the occurrence of NAFLD,while serum HDL was positively correlated with the occurance of NAFLD.Conclusion BMI、DBP、high lipid food、serum TG and serum ApoB may be independent risk factors of NAFLD.To prevent NAFLD and its syndromes,periodical physical examination,changing bad life styles and controlling obesity are most important.