Immunogenicity and safety of revaccination of 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine in people aged 60 years and above / 中华流行病学杂志

Objective: To evaluate the immunogenicity and safety of revaccination of 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV23) in elderly people aged ≥60 years. Methods: The elderly aged ≥60 years with 1 dose of PPV23 vaccination were selected as revaccination group and those without history of pneumococcal vaccine immunization were selected as the first vaccination group. One dose of PPV23 was administered to both groups, and the first blood samples were collected before vaccination while the second blood samples were collected on day 28-40 after vaccination. ELISA was used to detect the concentrations of anti-specific serotype Streptococcus pneumoniae podocyte polysaccharide immunoglobulin G, and the safety of the vaccination was evaluated after 30 days. Results: The geometric mean concentration (GMC) of antibody to 23 serotypes before the vaccination (0.73-13.73 μg/ml) was higher in revaccination group than in the first vaccination group (0.39-7.53 μg/ml), the GMC after the vaccination (1.42-31.65 μg/ml) was higher than that before the vaccination (0.73-13.73 μg/ml) in the revaccination group, and the GMC after the vaccination (1.62-43.76 μg/ml) was higher than that before the vaccination (0.39-7.53 μg/ml) in the first vaccination group; the geometric mean growth multiple in revaccination group (2.16-3.60) was lower than that in the first vaccination group (3.86-16.13); The mean 2-fold antibody growth rate was lower in revaccination group (53.68%, 95%CI: 52.30%-55.06%) than in the first vaccination group (93.16%, 95%CI: 92.18%- 94.15%), all differences were significant (P<0.001). After the vaccination, 13 serotypes of GMC were higher in the first vaccination group than in revaccination group (P<0.001), the differences were not significant for 10 serotypes of GMC (P>0.05). The incidence of local adverse reaction was 19.20% and 13.27% in revaccination group and the first vaccination group, respectively (P=0.174). Conclusions: The antibody level in ≥60 years people who received one dose of PPV23 after a 5-year interval was still higher than that in unvaccinated people. The antibody level decreased after 5 years of the first vaccination, and the antibody level could be rapidly increased by one more dose vaccination, but the overall immune response was lower than that of the first vaccination; revaccination with PPV23 has a good safety.

Research progress of influenza vaccination, pneumococcal vaccination and COVID-19 vaccination among cancer patients / 中华预防医学杂志

This article reviews the relevant studies on the efficacy and safety of influenza, pneumococcal and COVID-19 vaccination among tumor patients worldwide in recent years. By combing and analyzing the retrieved literature, the results show that influenza and pneumococcal vaccination can significantly reduce the morbidity and hospitalization rate of infectious diseases in tumor patients, reduce the risk of cardiovascular events and death, and significantly improve survival prognosis. COVID-19 vaccination can also protect tumor patients, especially those who have completed full dose vaccination. Authoritative guidelines and consensuses worldwide all recommend that tumor patients receive influenza, pneumococcal and COVID-19 vaccines. We should carry out relevant researches, as well as take effective measures to strengthen patient education, so that tumor patients can fully experience the health protection brought by the vaccine to this specific group.

Trends in the incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer in Jing'an District of Shanghai from 1993 to 2017 / 上海预防医学

Objective:To characterize the trends in the incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer in Jing'an District of Shanghai， thus optimizing the prophylactic options for this malignancy. Methods:Data from Shanghai Cancer Registration and Reporting System were used to analyze the colorectal cancer prevalence in Jing'an District from 1993 to 2017. Joinpoint software was used to analyze the trends in the standardized incidence rate and mortality rate by calculating the annual percentage of change （APC） and the average annual percentage of change （AAPC）. Results:A total of 13 580 new cases of colorectal cancer were reported in Jing'an District during 1993 and 2017， with an average crude incidence rate of 52.94/105 and a standardized incidence rate of 24.77/105. The total number of deaths was 7 572， with an average crude mortality rate of 29.52/105 and a standardized mortality rate of 12.20/105. The standardized incidence rate of colorectal cancer in Jing'an District from 1993 to 2017 showed an increasing trend （AAPC=1.64%，P<0.001）， and the standardized incidence rate of colorectal cancer in both sexes increased （AAPC： 2.10% in men， 1.04% in women）. The age-standardized mortality rate （ASMR） did not change significantly. The incidence rate of colorectal cancer increased in men in both age groups of 50 to 74 years and 75 years and older， with an AAPC of 2.07% and 3.32%， respectively. However， this was not evident in women of all age groups. The mortality rate of colorectal cancer in men aged 0-49 years， as well as in men and women at 50-74 age groups， decreased significantly， with an AAPC of -7.46%，-1.13%， and -2.72%， respectively. The mortality rate of colorectal cancer in men of 75 years or older showed no significant trend， while that in women of 75 years or older increased （AAPC=2.30%）. Conclusion:The overall standardized incidence rate of colorectal cancer in Jing'an District from 1993 to 2017 was increased， and ASMR did not change significantly. Public health prophylactic options are suggested， including improvement of lifestyle/physical activity and eradication of precancerous lesion polypus in males aged ≥50 years to reduce the incidence of colorectal cancer， and enforcement of second-grade prophylaxis in females aged ≥75 years to decrease the mortality of colorectal cancer.

Long-term trend of viral hepatitis mortality and potential years of life lost in Jing’an District of Shanghai， 1976-2015 / 上海预防医学

Objective:To analyze the long-term trend of viral hepatitis mortality in Jing’an District of Shanghai， and to provide a reference for viral hepatitis prevention and control. Methods:Mortality rate， standard mortality rate， PYLL and potential years of life lost rate （PYLL‰） of viral hepatitis in Jing’an district of Shanghai from 1976 to 2015 were calculated. The annual percent change （APC） of the mortality and PYLL‰ were analyzed by Joinpoint regression analysis. Results:From 1976 to 2015， there were 1 342 viral hepatitis death cases， including 832 males and 510 females. The average crude mortality rate was 8.31/100 000， and the average age-standardized mortality rate was 5.45/100 000. Among the deaths of viral hepatitis， men had a higher mortality rate， age-standardized mortality rate and PYLL% than women （χ2Pearson=107.34， 112.93， 39.15， all P<0.01）， men were mainly in the age group of 35-64 years （accounted for 62.62%）， while women were mainly in the age group of 65 years and above （accounted for 55.49 %）， and the average death age of men was earlier than that of women （by rank-sum test： Z=-8.879，P<0.01）. After 1990 （except in 2002）， hepatitis B was the main cause of deaths from viral hepatitis， accounting for 75.00%-100%， and the proportion of other and unclassified cases gradually decreased. Overall， the mortality rate of viral hepatitis declined significantly during 1976-2015 （APC=-2.0%，P<0.05）， with the turning point in 2002. The mortality rate of viral hepatitis declined significantly from 2002 to 2015 （APC=-8.1%，P<0.05）. The overall PYLL‰ of viral hepatitis declined significantly during 1976-2015 （APC=-3.7%，P<0.05）， with the turning point in 1992. After 1992， the PYLL‰ of viral hepatitis declined significantly during 1992-2015 （APC=-6.5%，P<0.05）. Conclusion:There has been a significant decline trend of viral hepatitis in the mortality rate in Jing’an District of Shanghai from 2002 to 2015， with hepatitis B as the main cause of death.

Analysis on the prevalence of thyroid cancer in Jing′an District, Shanghai / 上海预防医学

Objective To explore and analyse the prevalence of thyroid cancer among population of Jing′an District, Shanghai, providing a scientific basis for prevention and intervention. Methods Analysis was made on the prevalence of thyroid cancer in Jing′an District in 2014 and its incidence and death trend from 2009 to 2014 based on the data of Shanghai Cancer Registration and Reporting System. Results From 2005 to 2014, the total number of thyroid cancer cases in Jing′an District were 2 430, ranking fourth of all malignant tumors.The crude incidence rate of thyroid cancer was 24.33/100 000, the standardized incidence rate was 16.67/100 000.The ratio of male to female was 0.34 : 1;the difference in incidence between male and female was significant(χ2=579.77, P < 0.01).In different age groups the difference in incidence was also statistically significant(χ2=419.90, P < 0.01).The highest incidence was in 45-64 years old group, followed by 15-44 years old group. Only 155 deaths occurred; the ratio of death to morbidity was 1 : 15.68.Standardized incidence of thyroid cancer was increasing in Jing′an District from 2005 to 2014(trend Chi-square tests, χ2=7.33, P < 0.01).APC was 20.69%(male 23.81%, female 19.44%).The standardized mortality rate from 2005 to 2014 was at a relatively low level, and the trend of change was not statistically significant. Conclusion The government and society should pay high attention to the status of high detection rate and low mortality rate of thyroid cancer.The focus of prevention and control is rational diagnosis and treatment for a large number of thyroid cancer patients.

One-stage transpedicular debridement, posterior internal fixation and fusion for the treatment of senile thoracolumbar tuberculosis / 中国骨伤

OBJECTIVE@#To evaluate the clinical outcomes of one-stage transpedicular debridement, posterior internal fixation, RBK mixed streptomycin filled bone grafting for the treatment of elderly patients with thoracolumbar tuberculosis.@*METHODS@#The clinical data of 20 elderly patients with thoracolumbar tuberculosis underwent one stage transpedicular debridement, posterior internal fixation, OSTEOSET RBK mixed streptomycin-filled bone grafting from September 2006 to July 2017 were retrospectively analyzed. There were 12 males and 8 females, aged from 62 to 83 years with an average of (72.4±6.9) years old. Visual analogue scale (VAS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)were used to evaluate the pain and spinal function. The kyphosis angle (Cobb angle) of the lesion segment and the bone growth of the lesion area were observed by the X-ray films.@*RESULTS@#All the operations were successful, the operation time was (160.9±23.8) min, and the intraoperative blood loss was (317.9± 112.7) ml. The incisions were healed by first intention, and no sinus and incision were delayed. Spinal tuberculosis was completely cured, Frankel grade has one or more improvements. The VAS score decreased from (7.50±1.15) points before surgery to (1.70±1.39) points at 12 months after surgery (<0.05). The ODI score decreased from preoperative (92.50±1.17)% to (12.80±0.89)% at the final follow up (<0.05). The sagittal Cobb angle of the lesion segment decreased from preoperative (24.2±1.6)° to (8.3±0.7)°at 12 months after surgery(<0.05), the kyphosis deformity was significantly corrected. In all cases, bone fusion was achieved in bone graft area, without bone nonunion and device fracture complications.@*CONCLUSION@#One-stage transpedicular debridement, posterior internal fixation, RBK mixed streptomycin filled bone grafting is suitable for thoracolumbar tuberculosis patients with good general condition and less vertebral destruction.

Relationship between alterations of spine-pelvic sagittal parameters and clinical outcomes after oblique lumbar interbody fusion / 中国骨伤

OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the relationship between spine-pelvic sagittal parameters and clinical efficacy before and after oblique lumbar interbody fusion(OLIF).@*METHODS@#A retrospective analysis of clinical data of 65 patients with lumbar degenerative diseases treated with OLIF were performed from July 2017 to July 2018. There were 26 males and 39 females aged from 33 to 79 years old with an average of (62.72±10.23) years old. Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and visual analogue scale (VAS) before and at the latest follow up were evaluated. Disc height (DH) and spine- pelvic sagittal parameters of the surgical segment were measured before and at the latest follow- up, including pelvic incidence (PI), pelvic tilt (PT), sacral slope (SS) and lumbar lordosis (LL). According to the difference of PI-LL, it was judged whether PI and LL match and the patients were grouped, PI-LL ranged from -9° to 9° was set as matching group, and PI-LL less than -9° or larger than 9° was set as mismatching group. The spine-pelvic sagittal parameters were analyzed before and at the latest follow-up of OLIF in patients with lumbar degenerative diseases, and the correlation between changes and clinical efficacy was compared.@*RESULTS@#All patients were followed up from 8 to 20 months with an average of (14.20±3.68) months. Operation time was (91.54±25.97) min, intraoperative blood loss was (48.15±10.14) ml, and the hospitalization time ranged from 6 to 19 days with an average of (9.28± 2.50) days. Totally 84 surgical levels, 46 patients were single segment and 19 patients were double segments. VAS and ODI score were improved from (4.88±0.99) point, (67.60±13.73) % preoperatively to (2.85±1.30) points, (30.57±6.48) % at the latest follow-up. There were significant differences in VAS and ODI scores between before and at the latest follow-up. The sagittal parameters of LL, PT, SS, PI, PI -LL and the surgical level DH were (42.80 ±16.35)° , (23.22 ±10.91)° , (26.95 ± 13.30)°, (50.22±14.51)°, (7.53±16.13) °, (0.91±0.29) cm preoperatively and improved to the latest follow-up (49.95± 12.82) °, (17.94±9.24) °, (33.71±12.66) °, (51.65±10.26) °, (1.68±17.00) °, (1.20±0.40) cm;there were statistical differences in LL, PT, SS, PI-LL, DH before operation and at the latest follow up, while no difference in PI. LL of preoperative PI-LL in matched group was (48.76±11.09)° , and (38.00±18.37)° in PI-LL mismatch group, there was difference between two groups. There were no differences in VAS, ODI, PT, SS, PI and DH between two groups. At the latest follow-up, ODI between PI-LL matched group and PI-LL mismatched group were (29.40±5.93)% and (32.86±7.02)% respectively, and had difference in ODI between two groups;while there were no significant differences in VAS, LL, PT, SS, PI, and DH. Pearson correlation analysis showed preoperative PT-LL was positively correlated with VAS;PT was positively correlated with ODI at the latest follow-up.@*CONCLUSION@#OLIF has a good surgical effect on lumbar degenerative diseases, and could change spine-pelvic sagittal parameters of patient to a certain extent, and further restoring the balance of the sagittal plane of lumbar spine.

A review of combined immunization: current research situation and its promising future / 中华流行病学杂志

Combined immunization consists of combined vaccines (including polyvalent vaccines) and simultaneous administration of vaccines, aiming to reduce unnecessary inoculating times for children, and to broaden immunization coverage and a significant larger group of population would be benefit from the Expanded Program on Immunization. In this review, we have summarized a list of research papers focused on combined immunization. By scrutinizing the safety and effectiveness outcomes of combined immunization, we provide some suggestions about upgrading the current immunization program as well as research and development of new combined vaccines.

Current situation and reflection of preserving reproductive function in cervical cancer patients / 中国实用妇科与产科杂志

With the standardization and popularization of cervical cancer screening techniques,more and more young patients with cervical cancer are being detected at an early stage,and most patients with cervical cancer at reproductive age have a strong intention to preserve fertility.This article will summarize the operation indication,operation methods,safety,oncologic outcomes and related controversies of fertility preservation surgery in patients with cervical cancer.

Prevention of chemotherapy-induced ovarian damage in patients with gynecological malignant tumors / 中国实用妇科与产科杂志

Improvement in diagnosis has made it possible to have the early detection of gynecologic malignancies.Among premenopausal women,the loss of future fertility or ovarian function is considered among the most dreadful long-term side effects of treatments.Therefore,the preservation of fertility and ovarian function during chemotherapy treatment is of great important.This article will summarize the effect of chemotherapy on ovarian function and protective measures for chemotherapy-induced ovarian damage.

Preparation,Characterization and in Vitro and in Vivo Absorption Characteristics of Daidzein Nanosuspension Capsules / 中国实验方剂学杂志

Objective:To prepare daidzein nanosuspension capsules,and to investigate intestinal absorption and oral bioavailability by comparing with commercial daidzein capsules. Method:Daidzein nanosuspensions were prepared by precipitation method combined with high pressure homogenization,orthogonal design method was utilized to optimize its formulation.Daidzein nanosuspensions was characterized by X-ray powder diffraction(XRPD),Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR),transmission electron microscope(TEM),and indexes including mean particle size,polydispersity index(PDI),and Zeta potential.Intestinal absorption study was carried out to compare the accumulative permeated amount of daidzein from daidzein nanosuspensions and commercial daidzein capsules.Biodistribution of daidzein in gastrointestinal tract was investigated,and oral bioavailability was examined through pharmacokinetic study by HPLC. Result:The in vitro small intestinal absorption enhancement ratio of daidzein nanosuspension capsules was approximately 2.49-fold higher than that of commercial capsules(PConclusion:Daidzein nanosuspensions prepared by combined method can be applied to the production of capsules,which is beneficial to increase the absorption of drug in small intestine and improve its bioavailability after oral administration.

Dynamics of Proliferation and Differentiation after Transplantation of Hematopoietic Cells in Mouse / 中国实验血液学杂志

OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the effects of Listeria monocytogenes infection on hematopoietic stem and progenitor cell (HSPC) composition, cell cycle and cell colony-forming ability in mouse bone marrow.@*METHODS@#The C57BL/6J mice were divided into infected group and control group. The mice in injected group were infected intraperitoneally with 6.7×10 CFU Listeria monocytogenes,while the mice in control group were injecfed with PBS of same volume.The serum levels of IFNγ were detected at different time points. After 24 hours, the HS/PC composition, cell cycle and cell colony-forming ability in bone marrow of mice were measured, and the difference between the control group and the infected group was statistically analyzed.@*RESULTS@#Serum IFNγ levels peaked at 24 hours after infection with Listeria monocytogenes. After 24 h, the proportion of LSK, LSK in S phase, and short-term hematopoietic stem cells (ST-HSC) in the infected group were significantly higher than those in the control group (P＜0.001), long-term hematopoietic stem cells (LT-HSC) and the proportion of LT-HSC in S phase were significantly increased (P＜0.01), and the cell colony-forming ability of bone marrow significantly decreased (P＜0.01). [WTHZ]Conclusion: [WTB1]After infection with Listeria monocytogenes, bone marrow hematopoietic stem cells enter the proliferative state from rest, the cell colony-forming ability decreases, suggesting that Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause hematopoietic stem cell depletion.

Expression and significance of Wnt-5a gene in a model of intervertebral disc degeneration / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND: Important extracellular matrixes are reduced with the prolongation of duration of cyclic pressure in the endplate of the intervertebral disc. Meanwhile, the expression of Wnt-5a gene is significantly decreased. There is an important relationship between Wnt-5a gene and intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD). OBJECTIVE: To investigate the expression of Wnt-5a gene under cyclic pressure in a rabbit model of IDD and to explore its role in IDD progress. METHODS: Lumbar intervertebral discs were removed from the 6-month-old New Zealand white rabbits to prepare IDD models and were then randomly divided into experimental (cyclic pressure ) and control (no intervention) groups. The morphological changes of intervertebral discs were observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining and safranin O-fast green staining. The mRNA expression levels of proteoglycan, collagen type Ⅱ, and Wnt-5a were detected by real-time PCR. The protein expression level of Wnt-5a was detected by western blot assay. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The morphology of intervertebral discs cultured for 7 days in the experimental and control groups showed a certain change, but was still intact; expression levels of aggrecan, type Ⅱ collagen, Wnt-5a showed differences from the intervertebral discs cultured for 0 day. On day 14, the damage to the histomorphology was severer in the experimental group than the 0-day control group. The mRNA expression levels of proteoglycan, collagen type Ⅱ, and Wnt-5a were decreased in both groups, especially the experimental group, at 7 and14 days. The mRNA and protein expression levels of Wnt-5a revealed the same change trend with time. To conclude, regulation of Wnt-5a expression may alter the process of endplate cartilage degeneration, and thus providing new ideas for the prevention and treatment of IDD.

Effect of prmt3 knockout on A549 cell line using CRISPR/Cas9 / 军事医学

Objective To construct plasmids for knock-out of protein arginine methyltransferase 3 (prmt3) gene using CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing method and examine the effect of prmt3 knockout on the proliferation of human non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC)A549 cells.Methods Synthesized sgRNA oligos targeting prmt3 gene were cloned into LentiCRISPR vector and positive constructs confirmed by sequencing later .After infection with the packaged virus , A549 cells were screened with puromycin , and then the single clones were isolated .The protein level of PRMT3 in individual cell clones was analyzed with Western blot . Biological assay of clone formation , wound healing , flow cytometry assay and mass spectrometry ( MS) analysis were used to compare cellular proliferation behavior changes between control cells and cells with prmt3 gene knockout .Results The LentiCRISPR plasmids targeting prmt3 gene were confirmed by sequencing , and the PRMT3 protein level was significantly decreased in PRMT 3 KO cells compared with control cells .Depletion of PRMT3 promoted cell proliferation and led to cell cycle arrest at G 2/M phase, but had no influence on cell migration .Besides, some PRMT3 substrate candidates were identified with mass spectrum assays .Conclusion A549 cells with prmt3 gene knockout based on CRISPR/Cas9 are successfully established .PRMT3 can regulate cell cycle and proliferation .

Construction of BRCC3 gene knockout mice and preliminary analysis of the pheno-type / 军事医学

Objective To construct BRCC3(BRCA1/BRCA2-containing complex subunit 3)gene knockout mice and preliminarily study the phenotypes.Methods Using the Cas9/sgRNA-Mediated genome Editing, the BRCC3 knockout mouse models were constructed.Genomic DNAs of mouse tail tissues were extracted and identified, the genotypes of mice were determined at the DNA level,and RNAs and proteins of tissues, such as the heart, liver, spleen, lung, kidney of mice were extracted and the expression of BRCC3 gene was detected by real-time-PCR and Western blotting(WB).The trend of relative body mass change and indexes that might affect the growth development and metabolism were observed. Major organs were hematoxylin-eosin(HE)stained and observed.The routine blood test of peripheral blood of mice was conducted.Results The mouse model of BRCC3 knockout was successfully constructed.BRCC3 knockout mouse survived and were fertile, indexes of blood lipid and liver function were normal, organs were not degenerative and indexes of peripheral blood in routine blood test were all in the normal range.The relative body mass of BRCC3 knockout mice was higher than that of wild type mice,and the level of serum cholesterol was increased.Conclusion BRCC3 may be involved in relative body mass regulation and cholesterol metabolism in mice.

Role of Abro1 in LPS-induced acute lung injury / 军事医学

Objective To investigate the effect of Abro1 on acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS)/acute lung injury(ALI)in mice.Methods Abro1 knock-out(KO)mice and wild type(WT)mice were both randomly divided into two groups for intratracheal instillation of lipopolysaccharide(LPS)or normal saline.At 6 or 24 hours after treatment, the pathological changes in lung tissue were observed by HE staining.At 6 hours after treatment,inflammatory immune cells and cytokines production(IL-6)in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid were examined.Myeloperoxidase(MPO)and the mRNA level of IL-6 in the lung tissue were compared.Results At 24 hours after treatment, compared with WT mice treated with LPS,Abro1 KO mice showed a significantly lower lung injury score.At 6 hours after treatment,Abro1 depletion resulted in reduced levels of inflammatory immune cell infiltration and cytokines production(IL-6)in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(P<0.05).In addition,the MPO content and the mRNA level of IL-6 in the lung tissue were much lower than those in WT mice treated with LPS for 6 hours(P<0.05).Conclusion Abro1 deficiency can attenuate LPS-induced ARDS/ALI.

Construction of Protein Phosphatase 2A Catalytic Subunit β (PPP2Cβ) Overexpression Lentiviral Vector and Its Effect on K562 Erythroid Differentiation / 中国实验血液学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To construct the ovexpression lentivirus vector of PPP2Cβ, the catalytic subunit of protein phosphatase 2A, so as to obtain high-titer packaged lentivirus particles, and to examine the effect of PPP2Cβ on the erythroid differentiation Methods: The CDS of PPP2Cβ was cloned into the second generation of lentivirus vector FUGW, which should be used to co-transfect HEK 293T cells with the lentiviral expression vector and packaging vectors including pMD2G and pSPAX2. Lentiviruses were harvested at 36 and 48 hours after transfection. Titers of viral stock were determined by using flow cytometric analysis. The Western blot was performed to detect the expression level of PPP2Cβ in K562 cells transinfected with the lentiviruses. Benzidine staining and real-time PCR analysis were used to assess the erythroid differentiation of K562 cells.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The PPP2Cβ overexpressing lentivirus vectors were constructed, the high-titer lentiviral particles were obtained, and then the PPP2Cβ overexpression K562 cell line was established and promote erythroid differentiation of K562 cells.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>This study suggests that overexpression PPP2Cβ can promote K562 cell erythroid differentiation.</p>

Mutagenic and Estrogenic Effects of Organic Compounds in Water Treated by Different Processes: A Pilot Study / 生物医学与环境科学（英文）

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>In this study, a pilot-scale investigation was conducted to examine and compare the biotoxicity of the organic compounds in effluents from five treatment processes (P1-P5) where each process was combination of preoxidation (O3), coagulation, sedimentation, sand filtration, ozonation, granular activated carbon, biological activated carbon and chlorination (NaClO).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Organic compounds were extracted by XAD-2 resins and eluted with acetone and dichlormethane (DCM). The eluents were evaporated and redissolved with DMSO or DCM. The mutagenicity and estrogenicity of the extracts were assayed with the Ames test and yeast estrogen screen (YES assay), respectively. The organic compounds were detected by GC-MS.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The results indicated that the mutation ratio (MR) of organic compounds in source water was higher than that for treated water. GC-MS showed that more than 48 organic compounds were identified in all samples and that treated water had significantly fewer types and concentrations of organic compounds than source water.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>To different extents, all water treatment processes could reduce both the mutagenicity and estrogenicity, relative to source water. P2, P3, and P5 reduced mutagenicity more effectively, while P1 reduced estrogenicity, most effectively. Water treatment processes in this pilot plant had weak abilities to remove Di-n-butyl phthalate or 1, 2-Benzene dicarboxylic acid.</p>

Optimization of conditions for human erythropoiesis in human-mouse xenotransplant model / 中国实验血液学杂志

This study was purposed to investigate the conditions for improving human-mouse xenograft and the erythroid differentiation of human hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) in the xenotransplant model. The engraftments of different mouse strains (NOD/SCID or NOD/SCID/IL2rγ(null)), schemes of irradiation (single-time or 2-times radiation; Co(60)γ-ray or X-ray) and strategies of CB CD34(+) cells ex vivo culture time and lentivirus infection were compared. The results showed that at 4 weeks after transplantation, the ratio of hCD45 positive cells in bone marrow of NOD/SCID/IL2rγ(null) mice increased to (51.4 ± 13.9)%, and erythroid precursor could be detected. All of the mice receiving X-ray irradiation for 2 times (a dose of 1 Gy, then the second of 1.5 Gy, with an interval of 15 min) survived. Fresh isolated CB CD34(+) cells were cultured and infected with lentivirus for 72 h and then transplanted into receptor mouse. After 4 weeks, higher engraftment [hCD45 (51.4 ± 13.9)%] and better erythroid development [hCD71(+) GPA(+) (5.98 ± 3.46)%] were observed. It is concluded that NOD/SCID/IL2rγ(null) mice receiving X-ray irradiation for 2 times and were injected with fresh isolated CB CD34(+) cells cultured and infected with lentivirus ex vivo within 72 h show a better xenograft and erythroid development.

Temporal and spatial population dynamics of rabies virus isolates in China / 病毒学报

In order to study phylogeography, population dynamics and molecular evolution of rabies viruses (RABVs) isolates from China, especially spatio-temporal dynamics, the timescale of RABVs evolution and its pattern of migration, we performed an extensive comparative analysis of RABV N gene sequence data, representing 167 isolates sampled from 20 provinces in a 78-year period (from 1931 through 2009). The available Chinese isolates could be divided into two distinct clades:Phylogroup clades I comprised Chinese group 1-4; Phylogroup clades II contained Chinese group 5-8. We found no evidence for positive selection (dN/dS>1) acting at any codon and found strong selective constraints for N gene. Bayesian Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) analysis suggested that the Chinese rabies viruses originated within the last 2000 years and the mean rates of nucleotide substitution for the N gene were approximately 4 x 10(-4) substitutions per site per year. The analyses of the spatial and spatio-temporal evolution indicated that RABV isolates from China migrated among different Provinces.