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DNA damage response (DDR) in different cell cycle status of human peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBLs) and the role of H2AX in DDR were investigated. The PBLs were stimulated into cell cycle with phytohemagglutinin (PHA). The apoptotic ratio and the phosphorylation H2AX (S139) were flow cytometrically measured in resting and proliferating PBLs after treatment with camptothecin (CPT) or X-ray. The expressions of γH2AX, Bcl-2, caspase-3 and caspase-9 were detected by Western blotting. DDR in 293T cells was detected after H2AX was silenced by RNAi method. Our results showed that DNA double strand breaks (DSBs) were both induced in quiescent and proliferating PBLs after CPT or X-ray treatment. The phosphorylation of H2AX and apoptosis were more sensitive in proliferating PBLs compared with quiescent lymphocytes (P<0.05). The expression levels of anti-apoptotic proteins Bcl-2 were reduced and cleaved caspase-3 and caspase-9 were increased. No significant changes were observed in CPT-induced apoptosis in 293T cells between H2AX knocking down group and controls. It was concluded that proliferating PBLs were more vulnerable to DNA damage compared to non-stimulated lymphocytes and had higher apoptosis rates. γH2AX may only serve as a marker of DNA damage but exert no effect on apoptosis regulation.
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Objective:To evaluate clinical efficacy of Z-plate and indications for the anterior fixation system for thoracolumbar fracture.Methods:50 cases of thoracolumbar fracture underwent direct anterolateral decompression with sagittal reduction and corpectomy,antologous bone-grafting reconstruction and Z-plate fixation procedure.Results:4 cases were lost to follow-up,and 46 cases were followed up from 4 to 36 months.According to Frankel classification of neurologic deficit,36cases with neurologic deficits recovered completely;8 cases obtained a good functional outcome;2 case didn’t recoved;No patient had neurologic deterioration after surgery Neither breakage of loosening of connections wac found.conclusion:Z-plate system is an effective ideal thoracoiumbar anternal fixation system.It has the advantages of reliable easy manipuplation,safety andless comlications.