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A total of 291 patients with genotype-1b chronic hepatitis C (CHC) admitted in Hangzhou Xixi Hospital and Jiande Second People′s Hospital between August 2018 to June 2019. All patients received sofosbuvir/daclatasvir (SOF/DCA) therapy for 12 weeks, and were followed up for 24 weeks after treatment. Data were missed in 2 cases, among remaining 289 cases, there were 238 cases without cirrhosis (non-cirrhosis group), 48 cases with compensated cirrhosis (compensated cirrhosis group) and 5 cases with decompensated cirrhosis (decompensated cirrhosis group). The biochemical indexes, blood routine test results, aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index (APRI) , fibrosis-4 (FIB-4) and related adverse event were collected. In non-cirrhotic group, 15 cases and 41 cases were lost follow-up after 12 weeks and 24 weeks of treatment, respectively. The sustained virologic response rate on week 12 (SVR12) and SVR24 in non-cirrhotic group were 82.2% (194/236) and 81.7% (193/236) respectively; whole SVR12 and SVR24 rates in compensated cirrhosis group (48/48) and decompensated cirrhosis group (5/5) were all 100% (χ 2=0.96, χ 2=0.44, P>0.05). The blood ALT [ 14 (6, 23) and 14 (5, 72) U/L], AST[22 (14, 24) and 23 (15, 52) U/L], hemoglobin [46 (42, 48) and 46 (34, 51) g/L], globulin [ (32.6±4.0)和(31.6±3.8) g/L], PLT[ (145.0±49.7) and (142.0±47.4) ×10 9/L], APRI [0.4 (0.2, 0.4) , 0.4 (0.3, 1.5) ] of 289 cases on week 12 and 24 after treatment were significantly improved; compared with baseline values [44(8, 175) U/L, 44(23, 154)U/L, 45 (41, 49) g/L, (33.0±4.0) g/L, (150.0±53.7) ×10 9/L, 0.7(0.3, 6.3)] (Week 12: Z=-14.21, Z=-13.97, Z=-14.72, t=2.00, t=5.22, Z=-13.52; (Week 24: Z=-13.12, Z=-13.04, Z=-4.63, t=7.18, t=7.25, Z=-9.48, all P<0.05). Compared with baseline values [ (16.1±5.4) μmol/L, (5.7±1.5) ×10 9/L, 3.4(1.2, 15.2)], the total bilirubin (15.4±5.8)μmol/L, WBC (6.2±1.8)×10 9/L, FIB-4[3.2 (1.5, 13.7) ] levels were also improved ( t=2.34, t=-5.51, Z=-3.40, all P<0.05). Univariate logistic analysis did not find factors influencing the SVR24 of Sofosbuvir/Daclatasvir therapy. The most common adverse events were fatigue (14.8%,36/248), headache (9.3%,23/248), skin rash and pruritus (4.8%, 12/248), diarrhea (5.6%, 14/248), all of which were alleviated after treatment. In conclusion, SOF/DCA is the optimized selection for na?ve patients with genotype-1b CHC with high SVR12 and SVR24 rate and good safety.
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Objective@#To explore the relationship between HCM pathogenic gene mutations and clinical phenotypes by analyzing the prenatal diagnosis and genetic characteristics of a pregnant woman from a family with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). @*Methods@#The clinical data of the proband and her family members was collected. The DNA was extracted from the peripheral blood, amniotic fluid cells and cultured amniotic fluid cells of proband. Next generation sequencing (NGS) was utilized for screening pathogenetic loci of the proband. The suspected mutation sequences of HCM pathogenic candidate genes MYH7 and MYBPC3 were directly sequenced after PCR. Pathogenicity prediction of amniotic fluid cells was performed by using genetic data and bioinformatics software, such as Mutation taster, PolyPhen-2 and ANTHEPROT. @*Results@#The sequencing results showed that heterozygous mutations of MYH7 c.1988G>A (p.Arg663His) and MYBPC3 c.151G>A (p.Ala51Thr) were found in the proband. The phenotype of her father was normal, and no abnormal mutations were detectable. Her mother also showed normal phenotype but carried MYBPC3 c.151G>A heterozygous mutation. Only MYH7 c.1988G>A heterozygous mutation was found in the fetus and no abnormal variation of MYBPC3 was showed. The prediction of mutation effect and analysis of protein structure and function revealed that the two missense mutations could affect the hydrophobicity and antigenicity of the protein. The genetic data demonstrated MYH7 c.1988G>A was defined as a pathogenic mutation. @*Conclusion@#MYH7 c.1988G>A should be a newly generated pathogenic mutation in the proband, or caused by reproductive chimerism of her parents. MYBPC3 c.151G>A mutation may promote the occurrence of HCM. Although the fetus only carries MYH7 c.1988G>A, her phenotype may still display as HCM.
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Objective To investigate the interference of thyroglobulin antibodies ( TgAb ) on the measurement of thyroglobulin ( Tg) by 2 chemiluminescence immunoassays ( CLIAs) .Methods Data of 199 315 individuals with determined TgAb and Tg , including physical checkup subjects , differentiated thyroid carcinoma ( DTC) patients and patients with other diseases , were retrospectively collected in Peking Union Medical College Hospital from November 2012 to April 2015.The correlation between serum Tg level and serum TgAb concentration was analyzed and the positive rate of TgAb in physical checkup subjects was calculated.Furthermore, 290 serum samples with different TgAb concentration were applied in the recovery test by adding in confirmed serum Tg .The correlation between the recovery of confirmed serum Tg and TgAb concentrations was evaluated using Pearson correlation analysis .Results The serum Tg was all decreased with the elevated TgAb concentration in each group of subjects .The positive rate of TgAb was 10.84%(8 416/77 634) in physical checkup subjects .It was higher in females than in males and was increased with age.Recovery test showed that the average recoveries of confirmed serum Tg in TgAb-negative serum were 107.28%(86.30%-117.60%) and 107.94% (85.60%-124.10%) respectively in Roche and Beckman systems.But in TgAb-positive serum samples , the average recoveries in Roche and Beckman systems were 88.59% (35.85% -141.53%) and 95.77% (36.48% -131.78%) respectively, and 12.63%(24/190) and 13.68%(26/190) samples displayed a recovery less than 80%.The recovery rate of confirmed serum Tg showed a significantly negative correlation with elevated TgAb concentration , with r=-0.239 (P=0.001) in Roche and r=-0.251 (P<0.001) in Beckman.Conclusions TgAb-positive serum, especially with high concentration of TgAb , significantly interfered the measurement of Tg .Thus, serum TgAb should be determined together with serum Tg to explore whether there was an interference .To avoid misdiagnosis and inappropriate therapy , clinician should be informed once serum TgAb displayed positive.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the expression of methionine sulfoxide reductase (MsrA) in colorectal cancer stem cells and its association with the tumorigenesis and progression of colorectal cancer.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The CD133⁺/CD44⁺/ESA⁺ subpopulation of colorectal cancer cell line SW480 was obtained by magnetic activated cell sorting (MACS). The expression of MsrA, VEGF, MMP-13 and CXCR4 in the cancer cells, cancer stem cells and normal colon mucosa cells were detected using RT-PCR. The proliferation of colorectal cancer stem cells was evaluated with MTT assay.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The expression of MsrA was significantly higher in cancer stem cells than in the cancer cells and normal mucosa cells. Overexpression of MsrA inhibited the proliferation of colorectal cancer stem cells and down-regulated the expression of VEGF, MMP-13 and CXCR4.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>MsrA suppresses the tumorigenesis and progression of colorectal cancer cells possibly by inhibiting cell proliferation and down-regulating VEGF, MMP-13 and CXCR4.</p>
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Humans , Cell Line, Tumor , Cell Proliferation , Colorectal Neoplasms , Down-Regulation , Matrix Metalloproteinase 13 , Metabolism , Methionine Sulfoxide Reductases , Metabolism , Neoplastic Stem Cells , Receptors, CXCR4 , Metabolism , Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A , MetabolismABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate the impact of Fc gamma receptor IIIa (FcγR IIIa) polymorphisms on the efficacy of rituximab (RTX) combined chemotherapy for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>FcγRIIIa polymorphisms were analyzed by PCR in 122 patients and 100 healthy controls. All patients received 8(4-12) cycles of RTX combined chemotherapy.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>78(63.93%) patients with F/F, 5(4.10%) with V/V, and 39(31.97%) with V/F were identified, which were not different compared to controls. Patients with different FcγRIIIa genotypes did not have any difference in terms of gender, age, molecular subtypes, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) or international prognostic index (IPI). The overall response rate (ORR) was 89.35% with a complete response (CR) of 80.33% and a partial response (PR) of 9.02%. The ORR was 83.33%, 100.00% and 100.00% in F/F, V/V and V/F, respectively. A higher response rate was observed in V/V and V/F as compared with F/F (P<0.05). With a median follow-up of 35 months (range: 12-62 months), 46(37.71%) patients had relapsed and 40 (32.79%) cases progressed and ended in death. The 3-year progress-free survival (PFS) rate was 41.03%, 100.00%, 100.00% in F/F, V/V and V/F, respectively. The 3-year overall survival (OS) rate was 48.72%, 100.00% and 100.00% in patients with three genotypes. The PFS and OS rate were significantly higher in V/V and V/F as compared with F/F (P<0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>FcγR III a polymorphisms could predict response and prognosis of RTX combined chemotherapy for patients with DLBCL.</p>
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Humans , Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived , Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols , Therapeutic Uses , Asian People , Genetics , Disease-Free Survival , GPI-Linked Proteins , Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse , Drug Therapy , Genetics , Polymorphism, Genetic , Prognosis , Receptors, IgG , Genetics , Remission Induction , RituximabABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the association between MDR1 gene expression in breast cancer stem cells and the molecular subtypes of breast cancer tissue.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>According to ER, PR, Her-2 and CK5/14 expression profiles, 153 breast cancer specimens were divided into 5 molecular molecular subtypes, in which the expression of MDR1 was detected to analyze the relationship between MDR1 gene expression and the subtypes of breast cancer stem cells.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The expression of MDR1 in Luminal A subtype breast cancer was 0.26∓0.04, which showed no significant difference from that of Luminal B subtype (0.31∓0.03, P>0.05). Compared with these two subtypes, HER-2 (+) subtype breast cancer tissues showed a significantly higher MDR1 expression(0.56∓0.05, P<0.05). MDR1 expression in Basal-like subtype and Normal-like subtype breast cancers was comparable (0.98∓0.01 vs 0.90∓0.15, P<0.05), but both significantly higher than that in Luminal A and B subtypes and HER-2 (+) subtype (P<0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The expression of MDR1 gene in cancer stem cells is related with the molecular subtypes of breast cancer tissue.</p>
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Adult , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , ATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Subfamily B , ATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Subfamily B, Member 1 , Genetics , Metabolism , Breast Neoplasms , Genetics , Metabolism , Neoplastic Stem Cells , MetabolismABSTRACT
[Objective] To detect the expression levels of connexin43(Cx43),P-gp and COX-2 in bone marrow of patients with acute leukemia (AL),and investigate their relationship with the pathogenesis,prognosis and resistance of this condition.[Methods]Using SYBR green real-time quantitativereverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (SYBR-RT-PCR),the expression of Cx43,P-gp and COX-2 mRNA were detected in 77 AL patients at different phases,including 36 initially-treated,20 complete-remission (CR)and 20 relapsed.A follow-up was done in those initially lreated.[Results]Expression levels of Cx43,P-gp and COX-2 mRNA from initially-treated were 0.52±0.57,1.42 ±1.06,1.14±0.95;those from relapse AL patients were 0.20±0.40,2.29 ±1.11,1.69±0.81,respectively,those from CR patients were 0.95±0.37,0.93±-0.73,0.79±0.58,respectively,those from normal patients were 1.16 ±0.67,0.86±0.63,0.61±0.57.Expression levels of Cx43 mRNA in initially-treated and relapse AL patients were significantly lower than those in normal patients and CR patients(initially-treated P were 0.001,0.005;relapse patients were P<0.001),while the comparison between normal patients and CR patients showed no statistical significance(P=0.185).Cx43mRNA expression level was negatively correlated with P-gp and COX-2 mRNA,and a negative correlation was noted of both two expressions in initially-treated and relapse groups (Cx43 mRNA and P-gp mRNA r were -0.471,-0.362,-0.526;Cx43 mRNA and COX-2 mRNA r were -0.479,-0.344,-0.471).A follow-up of four months was conducted in 36 initially-treated patients,eight of them died.The expression Cx43 in those who died was lower than that who survived.The difference was significant(t=2.16,P=0.042).[Conclusion] Cx43mRNA expression levels of initially-treated and relapse AL patients were lower than those in normal patients and CR patients,P-gp and COX-2 mRNA expression levels of initially-treated and relapse AL patients were higher than those in normal patients and CR patients.Cx43 expre-ssion probably is a favorable prognostic factor.Cx43 is participation in the genesis,development and drug resistance of AL.
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Previous researches showed that the expression level of E-Cad in most infiltrating cancer cells was reduced or negative. This study explored whether 4HPR restrained the infiltration of bladder cancer cells through regulating the expression of E-Cad. The infiltrating bladder cancer cells T24 were cultured, and then treated by a proper dosage of drug. Their viability was a determined by MTT method. Western blotting and RT-PCR were adopted to detect the changes of E-Cad gene expression at both protein and mRNA levels. Moreover, immunofluorescent staining and confocal fluorescence microscopy were employed for the observation of the expression of E-Cad. The result showed that, at both mRNA and protein levels, the expression level of E-Cad in T24 cells treated by 4HPR was significantly higher than that of control group, while the β-Cat expression was also relocated from the cell nucleus to cytoplasm. Our findings suggested that the regulatory function of 4HPR on infiltration of bladder cancer cells T24 is at least partly achieved by regulating the expression of E-Cad.
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BACKGROUND: It has been demonstrated that electromagnetic field (EMF) can adjust proliferation and differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, but the specific mechanism is not clear. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of EMF-activated ERK1/2 pathway on proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells.METHODS: The 3rd passage of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells were received EMF treatment (15 Hz, 1 mT, sine wave), 20 μmol/L PD98059 + EMF treatment, or only PD98059 treatment. Simultaneously, a normal control group was established. Western blotting was applied to detect the activation of ERK signal pathway after EMF exposure. MTT assay was used to determine the activation of proliferation of cells. And alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity in cells was detected by an ALP kit. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The ERK1/2 phosphorylation, proliferation and ALP activity of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells were remarkably increased after exposure to EMF (P < 0.01). PD98059 could effectively block the increasing of ERK1/2 phosphorylation and cell proliferation (P < 0.01), but elevate ALP activity in a certain level (P < 0.01). EMF stimulation can fast activate ERK1/2 signal pathway and then promote the proliferation of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, however, ERK1/2 signal pathway activation has a less effect on osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells.
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Congenital cataract is a highly heterogeneous disorder at both the genetic and the clinical-phenotypic levels. A unique cataract was observed in a 4-generation Chinese family, which was characterized by autosomal dominant inheritance and late-onset. Mutations in the 13 known genes (CRYAA, CRYAB, CRYBB1, CRYBB2, CRYGC, CRYBA1/A3, CRYGD, Connexin50, Connexin46, intrinsic membrane protein LIM2, cytoskeletal protein BFSP2, the major intrinsic protein-MIP and the heat shock factor HSF4) have previously been demonstrated to be the frequent reason for isolated congenital cataracts, but the exact molecular basis and underlying mechanisms of congenital cataract still remain unclear. This study was designed to find whether these 13 genes developed any mutation in the family members and to identify the disease-causing gene. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and direct DNA sequence analysis were carried out to detect the 13 genes. The results showed that no mutation causing amino acid alternations was found in these potential candidate genes among all patients in the family, and only several single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were identified. A transitional mutation in the fourth intron of CRYBB2 and some silent mutations in the first exon of BFSP2 and CRYGD were found in the cataract family, but further study showed that these mutations could also be found in normal controls. It was concluded that some unidentified genes may underlie the occurrence of late-onset cataract in this family. A genome-wide screening will be carried out in the next study.
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Congenital cataract is a highly heterogeneous disorder at both the genetic and the clinical-phenotypic levels. A unique cataract was observed in a 4-generation Chinese family, which was characterized by autosomal dominant inheritance and late-onset. Mutations in the 13 known genes (CRYAA, CRYAB, CRYBB1, CRYBB2, CRYGC, CRYBA1/A3, CRYGD, Connexin50, Connexin46, intrinsic membrane protein LIM2, cytoskeletal protein BFSP2, the major intrinsic protein-MIP and the heat shock factor HSF4) have previously been demonstrated to be the frequent reason for isolated congenital cataracts, but the exact molecular basis and underlying mechanisms of congenital cataract still remain unclear. This study was designed to find whether these 13 genes developed any mutation in the family members and to identify the disease-causing gene. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and direct DNA sequence analysis were carried out to detect the 13 genes. The results showed that no mutation causing amino acid alternations was found in these potential candidate genes among all patients in the family, and only several single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were identified. A transitional mutation in the fourth intron of CRYBB2 and some silent mutations in the first exon of BFSP2 and CRYGD were found in the cataract family, but further study showed that these mutations could also be found in normal controls. It was concluded that some unidentified genes may underlie the occurrence of late-onset cataract in this family. A genome-wide screening will be carried out in the next study.
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Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Cataract , Genetics , China , DNA Mutational Analysis , Genes, Dominant , PedigreeABSTRACT
The action mechanism of matrix metalloproteinases-2 (MMP-2) and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-2 (TIMP-2) in the genesis, development and degeneration of haemangioma was investigated by detecting their expression in the tissue of haemangioma in different phases by using the immunohistochemistry. Fifty paraffin-embedded specimens of skin capillary haemangioma were collected, which were documented in the Department of Pathology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University from 2000 to 2006. All samples were stained by regular HE method, and proliferative cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) was tested by immunohistochemical S-P method. The samples were classified according to the Mulliken criteria and the expression pattern of PCNA. Immunohistochemical S-P method was applied to detect the expression of MMP-2 and TIMP-2 in proliferative and degenerative phases of cutaneous capillary haemangioma, and in normal skin tissues. In combination with the detection of the expression of factor VIII-related antigen, it was verified that in haemangioma tissues, the cells expressing MMP-2 and TIMP-2 were vascular endothelial cells. The MMP-2 and TIMP-2 expression was quantitatively analyzed by image analysis system (HPIAS-1000), and one-way ANOVA(107) and SNK(q) test were done to analyze average absorbance (A) and positive area rate of immunohistochemically positive particles by using SPSS11.5. The results showed: (1) Among 50 samples of haemangioma, there were 26 proliferative haemangiomas, and 24 degenerative haemangiomas, respectively; (2) The expression of MMP-2 was weak in normal vascular endothelial cells, cytoplasm of connective tissues and extracellular matrix around blood vessels. The expression of MMP-2 in proliferative group was significantly higher than in degenerative group and control group (normal skin) (P<0.05), but there was no statistically significant difference between the latter two groups; (3) TIMP-2 was highly expressed in normal tissues, degenerative vascular endothelial cells, cytoplasm of connective tissues and extracellular matrix around blood vessels. The expression level of TIMP-2 in proliferative phase was significantly lower than in degenerative phase (P<0.05), and the expression of TIMP-2 in proliferative phase was significantly different from that in degenerative phase and normal tissues (P<0.05). It was concluded that in proliferative phase of haemangioma, MMP-2 may promote over-proliferation of endothelial cells of haemangioma, and in degenerative phase, TIMP-2 can inhibit the proliferation of endothelial cells of haemangioma. The two substances play important roles in the genesis, development and degeneration of haemangiomas.
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Objective To establish the technique of hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp and to study the reference value of insulin sensitivity index in healthy Chinese. Methods According to the feedback mathematical model developed by DeFronzo, the technique of hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp was used in 90 healthy Chi- nese [ male:female =71 = 19; age; (28. 3±6. 1) years; body mass index (20. 9±1.5) kg/m2 ] to study die glu-cose metabolized rate. Blood samples were obtained at timed intervals in the fasting state and during the clamp for the measurement of glucose, insulin and C peptide. Results During the clamp tests, the blood glucose levels were con-trolled within 10% of target value. The coefficient of variation of glucose levels was 3. 8% 0.1%. In the steady state, the insulin sensitivity index (glucose metabolized rate, M value ) was (7.78±2.30) mg· kg-1 min-1, which was distributed normally. The lowest quartile of M value was 6. 286 mg·kg -1 min-1'. The coefficient of variation of M value was 9.4%±2.8%. Conclusion The technique of hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp and the reference value of insulin sensitivity index in healthy Chinese are successfully established in our center.
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emic euglycemic clamp quantitively.
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Objective To investigate the key procedures of the acute traumatic intracranial hematoma com-bined with herniation and the prognosis factors. Methods 45 cases of acute traumatic intraeranial hematoma com-bined with herniation from February 1997 to June 2008 were admitted in our hospital. Timely establishment of effec-tive ventilation and circulation and pre-operative examination were done to all the eases. Craniotomy hematoma clean was performed in 8 cases, hematoma clean and decompressive craniectomy was canducted in 33 cases and 4 cases were not operatively treated. Results 26 eases (58%) were cured,and 19 cases (42%) died. Conclusions The key procedures of the acute tranmatie intraeranial hematoma combined with herniation is timely establishment of ef-fective ventilation and circulation, and that is effective method to prevent secondary brain injury ; removing hematoma as soon as possible,and lifting the oppression of the brain stem are the keys to rescue patients. Prognosis is closely related to the degree of primary brain injury, eonseious level before operation and the time of herniation appearance.
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BACKGROUND: It has been proved that electromagnetic field can adjust and control proliferation and differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells v/a cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)-protein kinase A (PKA) signal transduction system. However, there are few relevant reports about Ca2+ as the second messenger in application. OBJECTIVE: To study the effects of verapamil on the proliferation and differentiation of bone marrow rnesenchymal stem cells stimulated by electromagnetic fields and to conclude influx changes of Ca2+.DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: Electrostimulative cytological observation in vitro, which was performed in Laboratory of Orthopedic Surgery, Tongji Hospital between April and June 2005.MATERIALS: Six 4-5-week SD rats of clean grade were selected in this study. Verapami| was provided by Sigma Company, USA, and Helmholtz coil-magnetic field producer was made in Department of Electric Machine, Navy Engineering University.METHODS: The bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells were isolated and cultured in vitro with adherence method and digested with trypsin. The fourth-passage cells were harvested, adjusted to 1 × 107 L-1 in density, and divided into A, B, C and D groups in 96-well plate with 200 μ I/well. Cells in the normal control group were not performed with any agent. On the second day of inoculation, cells in the magnetic field (EMF) group were cultured in Helmholtz-coil magnetic field (0.8 mT, 50 Hz) in 0.05% CO2 saturated humidity incubator at 37 ℃, 30 minutes for each, 12 hours for interval, six time in total. Cells in the verapamil group were cultured with 20 μ mol/L verapamil, and cells in the combination group were cultured with 20 μ mol/L verapamil and magnetic stimulation.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Proliferative activity was tested with MTT method, content of alkaline phosphate differentiated to osteoblasts was measured, and cells were stained with modified Gomori Ca-Co staining. RESULTS: Proliferative activity was significantly increased in the EMF group as compared with that in the normal control group after 3-day magnetic stimulation (P < 0.01), but verapamil could inhibit promotive effect on proliferation. Content of alkaline phosphate in the normal control group was similar to that in the EMF group, while those two contents were significantly higher than those in the verapamil group and the combination group (P < 0.01); furthermore, content of alkaline phosphate in the combination group was significant higher than that in the EMF group (P < 0.01). Qualitative analysis of alkaline phosphate showed a coincident result as mentioned above.CONCLUSION: EMF of 50 Hz frequency and 0.8 mT intensity can change intracellular free calcium ion concentration of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, and the change play a key role in the cellular proliferation and play a partial role in the differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells into osteoblasta.
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The contrast of technical force between hospital and society is astonishing in the maintenance & service of large-scale medical equipment.When the maintenance & service plan must be chosen to socialized service,all the plans must be seriously compared and evaluated according to the current situation of the equipments in hospital for an economical and suitable selection.A right selection is necessary in promoting maintenance and management of large-scale medical equipment,keeping good operation of equipment,prolonging service life,and creating better economic and social benefits.
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0.05).Conclusions The expression of galetin-3 was obviously increased in liver metastasis from colon cancer,and MCP can effectively inhibit the development of liver metastasis of colon cancer.
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Objective To examine the expression of VEGF,MMP-1,and CXCR4 in breast cancer stem cells and its significance.Methods Flow cytometry was employed to separate breast cancer stem cells from MCF-7 cell.Then the expression of VEGF,MMP-1,and CXCR4 was detected by PCR in different subsets of cells.ResultsCompared with the non-stem cells of breast cancer,the expression of VEGF,MMP-1,and CXCR4 in breast cancer stem cells was significantly higher,but the expression of MMP-1 was not different.ConclusionsThe breast cancer stem cells could achieve increased metastasis ability by enhanced expression of VEGF and CXCR4,which are the key factors in metastasis of breast cancer.
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Objective To understand the achievements of clonorchiasis sinensis control in Shandong Province during the past forty years. Methods The data of the previous annual clonorchiasis sinensis investigation in Shandong Province were collected and analyzed. Results From 1960s to 1970s, there were 107 counties existing the prevalence of clonorchiasis sinensis in Shandong Province. The infection rate of population was 1.51%, and 85.70% of the infected people were children below fifteen years old. Through the forty years' control, the decreasing of intermediate hosts such as various kinds of fishes and water-snails due to 85. 00% of ditches and ponds dried up by the lasting drying weather after 1980s, and 90. 00% of rivers polluted by increasing liquid waste, as well as the decreasing of infective chances due to 97. 90% of people breaking off the habit of eating not-well-cooked fishes by popularizing health knowledge, to 2003, the population infection rate dropped to 0.04%, 95.60% of the village where residents had the infection dropped to below 1. 00% , and 60. 00% of counties where no Clonorchis sinensis infection was found. Conclusion The clonorchiasis sinensis transmission areas reduce gradually, the infection rate of population decreases to the lowest in the history and the transmission has been controlled in Shandong Province.