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@#Objective To study the effect of Tangeretin on non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and the tumor stemness, and to find the molecular mechanism of its effect. Methods We used cell counting and cell cloning experiments to study the effect of Tangeretin on the proliferation of NSCLC cells in vitro. The effect of Tangeretin on the invasion of NSCLC cells was detected by transwell assay. We detected the effect of Tangeretin on the proliferation of NSCLC cells in vivo by nude mouse tumor-bearing experiment. The effect of Tangeretin on tumor stemness of NSCLC cells was detected by self-renew assay, and CD133 and Nanog protein expressions. The expressions of PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway-related proteins were detected by Western blotting (WB). Results Tangeretin had a good inhibitory effect on the proliferation of NSCLC cells in vivo and in vitro. Cell counting experiment, clonal formation experiment and nude mouse tumor-bearing experiment showed that Tangeretin could inhibit the proliferation activity, clonal formation ability, and tumor size of NSCLC cells in vivo. Self-renew experiments showed that Tangeretin could inhibit the self-renew ability of NSCLC cells. WB experiments showed that Tangeretin inhibited the expressions of tumor stemness markers CD133 and Nanog in NSCLC cells. Tangeretin could inhibit the activation of PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway-related proteins in NSCLC cells, and the activation of PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway could partially remit the inhibitory effect of Tangeretin on tumor stemness of NSCLC cells. Conclusion Tangeretin can inhibit the tumor stemness of NSCLC cells, which may be related to the regulation of PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway.
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@#Objective To investigate the effects of telmisartan on the proliferation, migration and apoptosis of non-small cell lung cancer A549 and the mechanism of regulating Wnt signaling pathway. Methods Non-small cell lung cancer cell line A549 was cultured in vitro. Cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay was used to detect the effect of telmisartan at different concentrations on the proliferative activity of A549 cells. The survival fraction of A549 treated with different concentrations of telmisartan was determined by colony-formation assay. The effect of telmisartan at different concentrations on the migration ability of A549 cells was examined in the wounding healing assay. Hoechst staining was used to detect the effects of telmisartan at different concentrations on the apoptosis of A549. Western bloting was used to detect the expressions of β-actin, proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), Bax, Bcl-2, Wnt-3a, Beta-catenin (β-catenin), serine protein kinase 3β (p-GSK-3β), glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK-3β) and c-myc. Results Different concentrations of telmisartan treatment inhibited the proliferation activity, colony-formation rate and migration of A549 cells, and reduced the expression of PCNA in a concentration-dependent manner. Telmisartan treatment promoted the apoptosis of A549 cells, significantly increased the expression of pro-apoptotic protein Bax and decreased the expression of anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2. The expression levels of Wnt-3a, β-catenin, p-GSK-3β, and c-myc in A549 cells increased after treatment with telmisartan, while the expression levels of GSK-3β decreased. Conclusion Telmisartan may play a role in the proliferation, migration and apoptosis of non-small cell lung cancer A549 cells, and inhibiting the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway may be one of the mechanisms.
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Objective:To investigate the clinical effect of transsphincter fistulectomy in the treatment of anal fistula.Methods:Seventy-three patients with anal fistula who received treatment in Zhoushan Hospital from March 2016 to March 2020 were included in this study. They were randomly assigned to undergo either conventional incision combined with thread-drawing drainage (control group, n = 35) or transsphincter fistulectomy (observation group, n = 38). Operative time, wound healing time, length of hospital stay, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score 24 and 48 hours after surgery, complications, the improvement in anal sphincter function before and 3 months after surgery were compared between the two groups. Results:Operative time, wound healing time and length of hospital stay in the observation group were (49.83 ± 7.67) minutes, (20.78 ± 3.54) days and (5.31 ± 1.27) days, which were significantly shorter than those in the control group [(62.31 ± 5.45) minutes, (25.87 ± 3.10) days, (7.78 ± 1.32) days, t = 8.063, 6.512, 8.133, all P < 0.05). The VAS score 24 and 48 hours after surgery in the observation group were (2.43 ± 0.64) points and (1.21 ± 0.36) points, respectively, which were significantly lower than those in the control group [(3.87 ± 1.23) points, (2.83 ± 0.97) points, t = 6.347 and 9.607, both P < 0.05]. The incidence of complication in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group [5.26% (2/38) vs. 28.57% (10/35), χ2 = 7.206, P < 0.05]. Conclusion:Transsphincter fistulectomy in the treatment of anal fistula has good therapeutic effects, can reduce pain and has little impact on the function of anal sphincter. It is innovative and scientific.
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The original version of this article unfortunately contained two misunderstandings.
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Objective:To identify risk factors for cement leakage in percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) for Kümmell disease.Methods:A total of 309 patients (351 levels) with Kümmell disease who underwent PVP between November 2015 and June 2019 were retrospectively reviewed. Age, gender, time of symptom onset, staging of Kümmell disease, fracture site(thoracic, lumbar), cortical disruption, type of fracture (wedge, biconcave, crush), fracture severity (mild, moderate, severe), intrusion of posterior wall, basivertebral foramen, puncture approach (unilateral, bilateral), cement distribution pattern (lumped, spongy), cement volume, cement leakage (yes, no) and cement leakage type were recorded. Cement leakage was classified into three types: through the basivertebral vein, through the cortical defect, and through the segmental vein. The data was analyzed by univariate and multivariate analysis to determine related factors of cement leakage in general and each type.Results:The rate of overall leakage was 65.8% (231/351). The leakage rate of basivertebral vein type, cortical defect type, and segmental vein type was 21.4% (75/351), 37.6% (132/351) and 22.8% (80/351), respectively. Multivariate analysis showed that three significant factors related to leakage in general were cortical disruption, basivertebral foramen and cement distribution pattern. Significant factors related to basivertebral vein type leakage were basivertebral foramen and cement distribution pattern. Significant factors related to cortical defect type leakage were cortical disruption and cement distribution pattern. Significant factors related to segmental vein type leakage were basivertebral foramen, cement distribution pattern, cement volume and fracture site.Conclusion:Risk factors of cement leakage in PVP for Kümmell disease include cortical disruption, basivertebral foramen and cement distribution pattern.
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Brucellosis is a common global zoonotic disease caused by Brucella, which has a variety of clinical manifestations. Fever, sweating and musculoskeletal pains appear in partial brucellosis patients. The most common complication of brucellosis is osteoarthritis, including spondylitis, sacroiliitis, and peripheral arthritis such as osteomyelitis, bursitis, and tenosynovitis. The spine and sacroiliac are the most frequent affected sites of brucellosis osteoarthritis; however, the reports of peripheral arthritis such as osteomyelitis, bursitis, and tenosynovitis are low. Early and proper treatment is vital for patients with brucellosis osteoarthritis. The therapy of drugs and surgery are two current options for treatment of brucellosis osteoarthritis. In this review, clinical manifestations and treatments of brucellosis osteoarthritis are discussed in detail, which are helpful to deepen clinicians' knowledge in brucellosis.
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OBJECTIVE: To observe the clinical effect of multistep breathing training combined with acupoint plastering on the treatment of patients with occupational coal worker's pneumoconiosis(CWP). METHODS: Eighty cases of male occupational CWP patients were selected as the research subject using convenient sampling method. They were divided into control group(40 cases) and treatment group(40 cases) according to random number table method. The control group was given conventional treatment, while the treatment group received multistep respiratory training combined with acupoint plastering for 12 weeks based on conventional symptomatic treatment. Before and after treatment, clinical curative effect, pulmonary function, immune function, the total score of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Assessment Test(CAT) Questionnaire and 6 minutes walk distance(6 MWDS) in two groups were observed. RESULTS: Before treatment, there was no statistical difference on forced vital capacity(FVC), ratio of forced expiratory volume in one second(FEV_1)/FVC, lymphocyte cluster of differentiation(CD) 4~+/CD8~+ ratio, percentage of natural killer cells(NK), total CAT scores and 6 MWD(P>0.05). After treatment, the FVC, FEV_1/FVC ratio and lymphocyte CD4~+/CD8~+ ratio increased [median: 78.3% vs 80.7%, 68.7% vs 72.5%, 1.16 vs 2.00, P<0.01], 6 MWD was increased [(430.6±45.9) vs(494.8±58.7) m, P<0.01], and CAT total score was decreased [(18.1±5.6) vs(15.5±5.3) points, P<0.01] in the treatment group compared with the control group. There was no significant difference in NK cell percentage between the two groups(P>0.05). CONCLUSION: Multistep respiratory training combined with acupoint plastering can alleviate the clinical symptoms such as cough, and shortness of breath of patients with CWP, improve their lung function, regulate the function of immunity, as well as improve sports endurance.
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Objective@#To investigate the role and mechanism of nonreceptor tyrosine kinase Tec in the production of pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-8 (IL-8) induced by endotoxin/lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in human alveolar epithelial cells A549.@*Methods@#Human alveolar epithelial cells A549 were routinely cultured and passaged in Roswell Park Memorial Institute-1640 medium containing 10% fetal bovine serum. The second or third passage of cells were collected for subsequent experiments. (1) Cells were collected and divided into 6 groups with 4 wells in each group according to the random number table. Cells in blank control group were routinely cultured for 2 h. Cells in simple LPS group were routinely cultured for 1 h and then stimulated by 1 μg/mL LPS for 1 h. Cells in simple LFM-A13 group were cultured with conventional culture medium adding 75 μmol/L LFM-A13 for 1 h and then cultured with replaced conventional culture medium for 1 h. Cells in 25 μmol/L LFM-A13+ LPS group, 75 μmol/L LFM-A13+ LPS group, and 100 μmol/L LFM-A13+ LPS group were cultured with conventional culture medium adding 25, 75, and 100 μmol/L LFM-A13 respectively for 1 h and then all stimulated by 1 μg/mL LPS added into the replaced conventional culture medium for 1 h. The protein expression of Tec in cells of each group was detected by Western blotting, and the content of IL-8 in cell culture supernatant of each group was determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. (2) Cells were collected and divided into 5 groups with 4 wells in each group according to the random number table. Cells in blank control group were routinely cultured for 2 h. Cells in small interfering RNA (siRNA) control+ LPS group were transfected with empty lentivirus for 10 h and then stimulated by 1 μg/mL LPS added into the conventional culture medium for 2 h. Cells in Tec mus-298 RNA interference (RNAi)+ LPS group, Tec mus-299 RNAi+ LPS group, and Tec mus-300 RNAi+ LPS group were transfected with lentivirus loaded with Tec mus-298 RNAi, Tec mus-299 RNAi, and Tec mus-300 RNAi respectively for 10 h and then stimulated by 1 μg/mL LPS added into the conventional culture medium for 2 h. The protein expression of Tec in cells of each group was detected by Western blotting to screen Tec-siRNA with the best silencing effect on Tec gene. (3) Cells were collected and divided into 4 groups with 4 wells in each group according to the random number table. Cells in blank control group were routinely cultured for 2 h. Cells in virus control group were transfected with empty lentivirus for 10 h and then routinely cultured for 2 h. Cells in simple LPS group were stimulated by 1 μg/mL LPS added into the conventional culture medium for 2 h. Cells in Tec-siRNA+ LPS group were transfected with lentivirus loaded with Tec-siRNA with the best silencing effect on Tec gene for 10 h and then stimulated by 1 μg/mL LPS added into the conventional culture medium for 2 h. The protein expressions of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) MAPK of cells in each group were detected by Western blotting. Data were processed with one-way analysis of variance and the least significant difference-t test.@*Results@#(1) Compared with that of blank control group, the protein expression of Tec of cells in simple LPS group was obviously increased (t=9.72, P<0.05), but the protein expression of Tec of cells in simple LFM-A13 group was not obviously changed (t=4.31, P=0.05). Compared with that of simple LPS group, the protein expression of Tec of cells in 25 μmol/L LFM-A13+ LPS group, 75 μmol/L LFM-A13+ LPS group, or 100 μmol/L LFM-A13+ LPS group was obviously decreased (t=9.72, 9.07, 16.33, P<0.05 or P<0.01). Compared with (189±22) pg/mL of blank control group, the content of IL-8 in culture supernatant of cells in simple LPS group was obviously increased [(214±10) pg/mL, t=2.18, P<0.05], but the content of IL-8 in culture supernatant of cells in simple LFM-A13 group was not obviously changed [(173±43) pg/mL, t=0.64, P>0.05]. Compared with that of simple LPS group, the content of IL-8 in culture supernatant of cells in 25 μmol/L LFM-A13+ LPS group was not obviously changed [(204±38) pg/mL, t=0.54, P>0.05], but the content of IL-8 in culture supernatant of cells in 75 μmol/L LFM-A13+ LPS group and 100 μmol/L LFM-A13+ LPS group was obviously decreased [(144±44), (137±51) pg/mL, t=3.63, 2.55, P<0.05 or P<0.01]. (2) Compared with that of blank control group, the protein expression of Tec of cells in siRNA control+ LPS group was obviously increased (t=14.24, P<0.01). Compared with that of siRNA control+ LPS group, the protein expression of Tec of cells in Tec mus-298 RNAi+ LPS group or Tec mus-299 RNAi+ LPS group was obviously decreased (t=36.03, 18.23, P<0.01), but the protein expression of Tec of cells in Tec mus-300 RNAi+ LPS group was not obviously changed (t=4.08, P>0.05). The protein expression of Tec was the lowest in cells of Tec mus-298 RNAi+ LPS group, so Tec mus-298 RNAi was used in subsequent experiment. (3) Compared with 1.16±0.16 and 0.78±0.11 of blank control group, the protein expressions of p38 MAPK and ERK MAPK of cells in virus control group were not obviously changed (1.66±0.13, 0.89±0.11, t=11.09, 3.60, P>0.05), but the protein expressions of p38 MAPK and ERK MAPK of cells in simple LPS group were obviously increased (2.83±0.29, 1.86±0.37, t=9.70, 7.23, P<0.05). Compared with those of simple LPS group, the protein expression of p38 MAPK and protein expression of ERK MAPK of cells in Tec-siRNA+ LPS group were obviously decreased (0.69±0.16, 1.03±0.24, t=13.78, 4.12, P<0.05 or P<0.01).@*Conclusions@#Tec may mediate the production and release of pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-8 from human alveolar epithelial cells A549 induced by LPS via the p38 MAPK and ERK MAPK signal pathways.
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Brucellosis is a common bacterial zoonotic disease that affects a variety of organs and tissues and causes a variety of clinical manifestations. Bone and joint are the most frequently involved parts, among which sacroiliac arthritis, spondylitis and peripheral arthritis are the most common osteoarticular disease. Brucella induces bone damage by affecting various cells of the skeletal system and the immune system, Brucella increases the expression of nuclear factor kappa B receptor activating factor ligand (RANKL), tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and interleukin (IL)-17 in osteoclasts and osteocytes, enhances the activity of osteoclasts. Brucella can proliferate in osteoblasts and osteocytes, induce apoptosis of osteoblasts and osteocytes, and inhibit the deposition of mineral and organic matrix in osteoblasts. After Brucella infection, inflammatory cells such as monocyte macrophages, neutrophils, T cells and B cells also participate in the inflammatory response, these inflammatory cells and bone system secrete more pro-inflammatory cytokines, chemokines and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), which enhance the inflammatory response and promote the degradation of extracellular matrix. Finally, the bone homeostasis is broken and the bone injury is aggravated. With the development of research on the molecular mechanism of Brucella osteoarthropathy, more and more people will understand the pathogenesis of chronic osteoarthropathy caused by Brucella.
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Brucellosis is a common bacterial zoonotic disease that affects a variety of organs and tissues and causes a variety of clinical manifestations. Bone and joint are the most frequently involved parts, among which sacroiliac arthritis, spondylitis and peripheral arthritis are the most common osteoarticular disease. Brucella induces bone damage by affecting various cells of the skeletal system and the immune system, Brucella increases the expression of nuclear factor kappa B receptor activating factor ligand (RANKL), tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and interleukin (IL) -17 in osteoclasts and osteocytes, enhances the activity of osteoclasts. Brucella can proliferate in osteoblasts and osteocytes, induce apoptosis of osteoblasts and osteocytes, and inhibit the deposition of mineral and organic matrix in osteoblasts. After Brucella infection, inflammatory cells such as monocyte macrophages, neutrophils, T cells and B cells also participate in the inflammatory response, these inflammatory cells and bone system secrete more pro-inflammatory cytokines, chemokines and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), which enhance the inflammatory response and promote the degradation of extracellular matrix. Finally, the bone homeostasis is broken and the bone injury is aggravated. With the development of research on the molecular mechanism of Brucella osteoarthropathy, more and more people will understand the pathogenesis of chronic osteoarthropathy caused by Brucella.
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Tumor models are required to keep the most original characteristics of the primary tumor in precision treatment.Patient-derived xenograft models are established when cancerous cells or tissues directly from patients'primary tumors are transplanted into immunodeficient mice to mimic human tumor biology in vivo,which have been widely used in cancer research.In this review,we initially summarize the methodology and its progress to create patient-derived xenograft models from three aspects including grafts,hosts and grafting regions,and then go over recent applications of patient-derived xenograft models in basic cancer research on the areas of tumorigenesis,metastasis and drug resistance and in translational medical research of tumor,such as exploring cancer biomarkers,screening anti-cancer drugs and personalized therapy for neoplasm.Finally,we propose the problems of patientderived xenograft,which must be solved urgently.
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OBJECTIVE To explore the genetic basis for a family affected with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS). METHODS Genomic DNA was extracted from peripheral blood and oral swab samples from the patient and her relatives. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) was used to analyze 106 target genes by capturing the exons and adjacent intronic regions. Suspected pathogenic mutation was verified by NGS. RESULTS A missense STK11 mutation was detected in the proband, which was not reported previously. The mutation has caused substitution of Leucine by Proline. NGS has detected the same mutation in the mother but not among other relatives. CONCLUSION This hereditary case of PJS may be attributed to the missense mutation of the STK11 gene.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To generate mice which are specific for peroxisomproliferator-activated receptor-γ coactivator-1(PGC-1α) knockout in the GABAergic interneuron.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Conditional mice specific for PGC-1αwere introduced from the Jackson Laboratory, USA and initially inbred to obtain homozygote PGC-1αmice. The PGC-1αconditional mice were further crossed with Dlx5/6-Cre-IRES-EGFP transgenic mice to achieve specific knockout of PGC-1α in the GABAergic interneuron.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The offspring with specific knockout PGC-1α gene were successful for the generation of GABAergic interneuron, with the resulting genotype being PGC-1α.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The PGC-1αmice were obtained through a proper crossing strategy, which has provided a suitable platform for studying the function of PGC-1α in neuropsychiatric diseases.</p>
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Animals , Female , Humans , Male , Mice , Interneurons , Metabolism , Mice, Knockout , Neurodegenerative Diseases , Genetics , Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Gamma Coactivator 1-alpha , Genetics , gamma-Aminobutyric Acid , MetabolismABSTRACT
Objective To explore the effect of peripheral nerve electrical stimulation on axon regeneration after spinal cord injury (SCI) in rats. Methods Nighty-two healthy Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into blank control group (n=12), control group (n=40) and experimental group (n=40). All groups were suffered NYU impaction to prepare T8 SCI models, the control group and the experimental group implanted stimulating electrode on the sciatica nerve. The experimental group received electric intervention in addition. They were evaluated with BBB score one day, one week, two weeks, four weeks and eight weeks after modeling; and with motor evoked potentials (MEP) one week, two weeks, four weeks and eight weeks after modeling. Morphological changes and the expression of neurofilament pro-tein (NF)-200 and glial fibers acid protein (GFAP) were observed by HE staining and immunohistochemistry one week, two weeks, four weeks and eight weeks after modeling. Results There was no significant difference in BBB scores among three groups (P>0.05) in all the time points except eight weeks (P0.05), however, there was significant difference two weeks, four weeks and eight weeks after modeling (P0.05), but was different two weeks, four weeks and eight weeks after modeling (P0.05). Conclusion Implantable peripheral nerve electrical stimulation can improve conduction function and motor function in rats with SCI. And it may promote axonal regeneration of the injured segments.
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Objective To investigate the effects of Huoxue yiqi runchang decoction in the treatment of chronic intractable constipation in colonic dynamics.Methods 68 cases patients of chronic obstinate functional constipation from October 2013 to June 2016 in linhai traditional chinese medicine hospital were selected and randomly divided into two groups,34 cases in each group,two groups received reasonable diet and lifestyle guidance and general treatment, and the control group received oral mosapride,and the experiment group received more with Huoxue yiqi runchang decoction.Levels of serum MTL and SP,the score of line Wexner constipation and GIQLI,colon motility examination,and clinical efficacy were compared.Results Compared with before treatment,levels of serum MTL and SP in two groups were increased (P<0.05),score of Wexner constipation decreased (P<0.05),and score of GIQLI increased (P<0.05),and transmission time of RCTT,LCTT and RSTT decreased (P<0.05).Compared with the control group,levels of serum MTL and SP in the experiment group were higher,score of Wexner constipation were lower (P<0.05),score of GIQLI were higher(P<0.05), and transmission time of RCTT,LCTT and RSTT was lower ( P <0.05 ) , and the clinical efficacy was higher ( P <0.05 ) .Conclusion Huoxue yiqi runchang decoction can improve clinical symptoms in patients with chronic constipation, and enhance the gastrointestinal motility,and improve the clinical efficacy.
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Objective To explore the effect of lactulose oral solution in the treatment of patients with chronic functional constipation and its influence on the level of MTL and NO.Methods 54 cases of patients were selected with primary glaucoma who were treated in our hospital from June 2013 to October 2014 as research objective,and they were randomly divided into research group(29 cases)and control group(25 cases)according to the number table method.All of the patients were given treatment as diet adjusting,defecating exercise and so on.The research group got extra treatment as taking lactulose oral solution 10 g,2 to 3 times per day,for 6 weeks.Results MTL in the research group before treatment was 203.71ng/mL,and it was 371.03ng/mL after treatment for 6 weeks,there was statistically significance on difference of MTL levels between before treatment and after treatment(P <0.05).NO in the research group before treatment was 120.52ng/mL,andit was 69.01ng/mL after treatment for 6 weeks,there was statistically significance on difference of NO levels between before treatment and after treatment(P <0.05).MTL in the control group before treatment was 206.21ng/mL,which was 279ng/mL after treatment for 6 weeks,there was statistically significance on difference of MTL levels between before treatment and after treatment(P <0.05).NO in the control group before treatment was 123.92ng/mL,which was 98.75ng/mL after treatment for 6 weeks,there was statistically significance on difference of NO levels between before treatment and after treatment(P <0.05 ).MTL levels in the research group after treatment was higher than that in the control group when NO levels was lower than that in the control group,the difference was statistically significant(P <0.05).Conclusion Lactulose can improve the secretion of gastrointestinal hormones in plasma such as promoting the secretion of MTL and reducing the synthesis of NO.
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Virophages have crucial roles in ecosystems and are the transport vectors of genetic materials. To shed light on regulation and control mechanisms in virophage--host systems as well as evolution between virophages and their hosts, the promoter motifs of virophages were predicted on the upstream regions of start codons using an analytical tool for prediction of promoter motifs: Multiple EM for Motif Elicitation. Seventeen potential promoter motifs were identified based on the E-value, location, number and length of promoters in genomes. Sputnik and zamilon motif 2 with AT-rich regions were distributed widely on genomes, suggesting that these motifs may be associated with regulation of the expression of various genes. Motifs containing the TCTA box were predicted to be late promoter motif in mavirus; motifs containing the ATCT box were the potential late promoter motif in the Ace Lake mavirus . AT-rich regions were identified on motif 2 in the Organic Lake virophage, motif 3 in Yellowstone Lake virophage (YSLV)1 and 2, motif 1 in YSLV3, and motif 1 and 2 in YSLV4, respectively. AT-rich regions were distributed widely on the genomes of virophages. All of these motifs may be promoter motifs of virophages. Our results provide insights into further exploration of temporal expression of genes in virophages as well as associations between virophages and giant viruses.
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Base Sequence , Evolution, Molecular , Genome, Viral , Genetics , Genomics , Nucleotide Motifs , Genetics , Promoter Regions, Genetic , Genetics , Satellite Viruses , GeneticsABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE@#To explore the relationship between ABCC11 gene single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) and the incidence of axillary osmidrosis in Chinese Han population.@*METHODS@#The genotype of ABCC11 gene SNP at rs17822931 in 40 patients with axillary osmidrosis and 5 normal Han people was detected and analyzed by high resolution melt and gene sequencing.@*RESULTS@#The detection of the genotype of ABCC11 gene SNP at rs17822931 showed that: 37 of the 40 patients were GA genotype and the other 3 were GG genotype, while the 5 normal subjects were AA genotype.@*CONCLUSION@#SNP in ABCC11 is the genetic cause of axillary osmidrosis. GG or GA leads to axillary osmidrosis, while AA allele presents the absence of axillary osmidrosis.
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Humans , ATP-Binding Cassette Transporters , Genetics , Alleles , Asian People , Axilla , Gene Frequency , Genotype , Incidence , Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide , Sweat Gland Diseases , GeneticsABSTRACT
Objective To explore clinical effect of dinoprostone in premature rupture of the membranes at term cervical ripening.Methods 42 cases with premature rupture of the membranes at term cervical ripening were selected.All patients were randomly divided into two groups.The dinoprostone group had 21 cases,which applied the treatment of dinoprostone belt the posterior fornix of vagina medicine induced abortion.The oxytocin group had 21 cases,which applied the treatment of intravenous drip oxytocin.The time of induction labor,6h,12h cervical Bishop score after using the medication,drugs acting time,labor conditions and perinatal situation,pregnancy outcome and some other index were observed.Results It taken (6.18 ± 4.48 ) h until parturient and ( 12.62 ± 8.03 ) h until the cervical mouth full open in the dinoprostone group,which were shorter than the oxytocin group,that taken( 10.21 ±5.42) h,( 18.87 ± 9.14) h.( t =2.62,2.35,all P ＜ 0.05 ).There was no significant difference about cervical Bishop score before using the medication.It's(7.52 ± 2.44 ) point 6h after using the medication and( 9.03 ± 1.96 ) point 12h after in the dinoprostone group.They were better than the oxytocin group,which were(5.97 ± 1.95 )point,(7.13 ±2.12 )point.It was significantly different( t =2.27,3.02,all P ＜0.05 ).The average incubation period of dinoprostone group wss (9.91 ± 1.73 )h.It's longger than the oxytocin group,which was( 8.72 ± 1.34)h.The active period of dinoprostone group was(4.36 ± 0.66 ) h.It's shortter than the oxytocin group,which was( 5.84 ± 1.02 ) h.The difference was significant( t =2.49,5.58,all P ＜ 0.05 ).There was no significant difference in the second and third stage of laber between the two groups( t =0.56,0.33,all P ＞ 0.05 ).There was also no significant difference about intrauterine distress,amniotic fluid contamination,cesarean section,intestinal bleeding,the Apgar score of newborns and some other index in the two groups ( x2 =0.00,0.00,0.52,t =0.84,1.04,all P ＞ 0.05 ).Conclusion Dinoprostone had good promoting effect on cervical ripening for preterm premature rupture of membranes pregnant woman.Its effect was better than oxytocin and it was safe to use.
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BACKGROUND: Studies have demonstrated that trehalose possesses protective effects on cyropreserved sternum. But the mechanism of action remains poorly understood. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of trehalose on bcl-2 and bax mRNA expression in cryopreserved sternum. METHODS: Four groups of freshly prepared solution were used: low-potassium dextran (LPD), LPD + dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), LPD + trehalose, LPD + DMSO + trehalose. Rat sternum was cut and then immediately cryopreserved in the tubes containing each group of solution. Fresh rat sternum tissue and 4 groups of samples cryopreserved for 120 days were taken and bcl-2 and bax mRNA expression in fresh and cryopreserved sternum was detected using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: bcl-2 mRNA expression in the LPD + trehalose group was significantly higher, but bax mRNA expression was significantly lower, than in the LPD, LPD + DMSO groups (both P 0.05). These findings indicate that trehalose may protect cell activity in cryopreserved sternum by enhancing bcl-2 mRNA expression and inhibiting bax mRNA expression, and trehalose together with DMSO shows better protective effects.