Progress in the treatment of central retinal artery occlusion / 国际眼科杂志(Guoji Yanke Zazhi)

Central retinal artery occlusion(CRAO)refers to occlusion of the central retinal artery(CRA), which acts as the primary blood supply to the inner neurosensory retina, and leads to an acute loss of vision and permanent visual disability. The natural history of visual prognosis in CRAO is generally poor. Despite a variety of treatment options have been studied, such as ocular massage, anterior chamber paracentesis, hyperbaric oxygen therapy(HBOT)and intra-arterial infusion of tissue plasminogen activator(tPA), but there is currently no evidence-based management strategies for the treatment of CRAO. Furthermore, the efficacy of all available managements is debatable and many have uncertain risks. This review will offer a summary of the currently known treatment options for CRAO and probe into their safety and efficacy on the prognosis of CRAO.

Regulating effects of Neiguan(PC6)and Gongsun(SP4)on hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis in rats with functional dyspepsia / 针灸推拿医学（英文版）

Objective:To investigate the effects and the possible mechanisms of Neiguan(PC6)and Gongsun(SP4)on the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal(HPA)axis in rats with functional dyspepsia(FD),thus to provide a theoretical basis for the clinical application of the Eight Confluent Points.Methods:Forty specific-pathogen-free Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into a blank group,a model group,an electroacupuncture(EA)group,and a Western medicine group by the random number table method,with 10 rats in each group.Rats in the blank group did not receive modeling or intervention.Rats in the other three groups were subjected to the FD with mood disorder model using the compound etiology modeling method.After the successful modeling,rats in the model group did not receive any interventions,rats in the Western medicine group received deanxit and mosaprid intervention,and those in the EA group received EA intervention on the ipsilateral Neiguan(PC6)and Gongsun(SP4)for 21 d.The sugar-water consumption rate was measured before the experiment and before and after interventions to assess the emotional status.The gastric emptying rate was measured after interventions to assess the gastrointestinal dynamics.The expression levels of hypothalamic corticotropin-releasing hormone(CRH),pituitary adrenocorticotropic hormone(ACTH),and adrenal corticosterone(CORT)were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Results:Compared with the blank group,the sugar-water consumption rate and the gastric emptying rate were decreased(P<0.01),and the hypothalamic CRH,pituitary ACTH,and adrenal CORT expression levels were increased(P<0.01)in the model group.Compared with the model group,the sugar-water consumption rate and the gastric emptying rate were significantly increased(P<0.01),while the expression levels of hypothalamic CRH,pituitary ACTH,and adrenal CORT were significantly decreased(P<0.01)in the EA group and the Western medicine group.The differences between the EA group and the Western medicine group were not statistically significant(P>0.05).Conclusion:The Eight Confluent Points Neiguan(PC6)and Gongsun(SP4)can improve the mood and gastrointestinal dynamics in FD rats,which may be achieved by down-regulating the hypothalamic CRH,pituitary ACTH,and adrenal CORT,as well as by correcting the HPA axis hyperfunction.

On the role of training model of general hospital specialized college in the standardized residency training / 中华医学教育探索杂志

This paper takes the establishment of the College of Basic Gynecology and Obstetrics in the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University as an example, and through reviewing its establishment background, organizational system (including organizational structure, regulation construction, platform construction and teacher construction) and curriculum system (including curriculum goals and principles, curriculum format, specific curriculum settings, assessment system and evaluation feedback system), so that we can understand the development of the Basic College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and its role in the standardized residency training. This general hospital specialized college model focuses on training comprehensive, professional, applied medical talents and clinically competent physicians, which plays an important role in the standardized residency training, and improves the theoretical knowledge and technical skills of the residents. Running of the college has been widely recognized by peers, This college model is worthy of further promotion.

Erythrocyte membrane-associated protein inhibiting Th17 cell differentiation via IL-6 / STAT3 / ROR-γt signaling pathway in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis mice / 解剖学报

Objective To explore the effect of exogenous and endogenous erythrocyte membrane-associated protein (ERMAP) on helper T cell 17 (Th17) cell differentiation through interleukin 6 / signal transducers and activators of transcription 3 / retionoid-related orphan nuclear receptor-γt(IL-6 / STAT3 / ROR-γt) signal pathway in the mouse model of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) . Methods Using flow cytometry to verify the function of ERMAP-Ig fusion protein at different concentrations; Agarose gel electrophoresis was performed to identify ERMAP knockout mice. Flow cytometry was performed to detect the effect of ERMAP-Ig fusion protein on Th17 cell differentiation in vitro. Forty 6-week-old normal C57BL / 6 mice were randomly divided into 2 groups to establish EAE models, control-Ig and ERMAP-Ig groups, with 20 mice in each group; Clinical scores were recorded; Flow cytometry was performed to detect Th17 cell differentiation in EAE mice in vivo. Forty 6-week-old identified wild-type and ERMAP knockout mice were divided into 2 groups to establish EAE models. Identified wild-type and ERMAP knockout mice were divided into 2 groups to establish EAE models, ERMAP

Discovery of the mechanisms of acupuncture in the treatment of migraine based on functional magnetic resonance imaging and omics / 医学前沿

Migraine is one of the most prevalent and disabling neurological disease, but the current pharmacotherapies show limited efficacy and often accompanied by adverse effects. Acupuncture is a promising complementary therapy, but further clinical evidence is needed. The influence of acupuncture on migraine is not an immediate effect, and its mechanism remains unclear. This study aims to provide further clinical evidence for the anti-migraine effects of acupuncture and explore the mechanism involved. A randomized controlled trial was performed among 10 normal controls and 38 migraineurs. The migraineurs were divided into blank control, sham acupuncture, and acupuncture groups. Patients were subjected to two courses of treatment, and each treatment lasted for 5 days, with an interval of 1 day between the two courses. The effectiveness of treatment was evaluated using pain questionnaire. The functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data were analyzed for investigating brain changes induced by treatments. Blood plasma was collected for metabolomics and proteomics studies. Correlation and mediation analyses were performed to investigate the interaction between clinical, fMRI and omics changes. Results showed that acupuncture effectively relieved migraine symptoms in a way different from sham acupuncture in terms of curative effect, affected brain regions, and signaling pathways. The anti-migraine mechanism involves a complex network related to the regulation of the response to hypoxic stress, reversal of brain energy imbalance, and regulation of inflammation. The brain regions of migraineurs affected by acupuncture include the lingual gyrus, default mode network, and cerebellum. The effect of acupuncture on patients' metabolites/proteins may precede that of the brain.

The Crystal Structure and Molecular Docking of CYP76AH3 in the Tanshinone Biosynthesis Pathway / 中国生物化学与分子生物学报

Salvia miltiorrhiza is widely used in the treatment of the angina pectoris, coronary heart disease and myocardial infarction. CYP76AH3 is the key P450 enzyme, locating at the branch point of the tanshinone synthesis pathway. The crystal structural study and key amino acid analysis are of great significance for synthetic biology study on tanshinone. But it is always a challenge for scientists to carry out protein purification, crystallization and crystal structural studies on transmembrane type Ⅱ P450 enzymes. In this study, the prokaryotic expression plasmid was generated, and the high-purity target protein was purified. CYP76AH3 was successfully crystallized, and the crystal structure was solved.After docking range was determined by Cavityplus analysis, molecular docking with Discovery Studio was conducted. The docking result indicated that Gly298 and Asp294 had hydrogen bond interaction with the substrate, while Phe479, Leu367 and Leu293 had hydrophobic interaction with the substrate.In addition, the effect of mutations at the key amino acids on the protein structure stability was predicted throung point mutation simulation. This study would provide a target for protein engineering of CYP76AH3 and lay a foundation for the study of synthesis biology on tanshinones.

Wnt7a / β-catenin / autoimmune regulator signaling pathway involved in the occurrence of type 1 diabetes / 解剖学报

[Abstract] Objective To investigate the relationship between the expression of Wnt signaling pathway, autoimmune regulator (AIRE) and type 1 diabetes (T1D) tissue specific antigen (TSAs) insulin 2(Ins2) and glutamic acid decarboxybase(GAD67) in thymus and the occurrence of T1D in NOD/ Ltj mice with spontaneous type 1 diabetes (T1D). Methods Sixty female NOD/ Ltj mice were divided into three groups: 3 weeks group, 16 weeks non-onset group and 16 weeks onset group. Two consecutive non-fasting blood glucose levels ≥ 11. 1 mmol/ L were considered as the occurrence of T1D. Pancreatic HE staining was used to observe the occurrence of islet inflammation. Anti-Ins and CD45 immunohistochemical staining showed islet cells or infiltrating inflammatory cells. The protein levels and mRNA expressions of Wnt7a, -catenin, AIRE, Ins and GAD67 in thymus were detected by Western blotting and Real-time PCR. The proportion of T cells in thymus was analyzed by flow cytometry. Results 1. With the occurrence of T1D, the islet structure was destroyed, a large number of lymphocytes infiltrated, and the remaining islet cells were reduced. A large number of CD45

Changes of gut microbiota in experimental model rats with hyperuricemia-induced mild cognitive impairment / 中国药理学通报

Aim To explore changes of gut microbiota in experimental model rats with hyperuricemia-induced mild cognitive impairment. Methods The experimental rats were provided with a diet containing 2% W/W uric acid (UA) and 2% W/W oxonic acid for period ranging from 1 day to 12 weeks. Morris water maze, blood biochemical indexes and other auxiliary models were used to evaluate the experimental animal model. Changes of gut microbiota were studied by 16S rDNA high-throughput sequencing. Results Compared with control group, the amount of UA of rats was significantly elevated. In addition, the rats showed significantly reduced spatial learning and memory in an escape latency and probe trial. The diversity of gut microbiota in model rats changed, and the relative abundances of 14 species of gut microbiota changed markedly. The abundance of Butyrivibrio, Erysipelotrichia, Erysipelotrichales, Erysipelotrichaceae, Erysipelatoclostridium, Lachnoclostridium 5, Anaeroplasmatales, Anaeroplasmataceae and Anaeroplasma in model mice increased, while that of Dorea, RuminococcaceaeUCG_005, Butyricicoccus, Tyzzerella 3 and Parasutterella decreased. Conclusions The continuous increase of UA can regulate gut microbiota, and the imbalance of gut microbiota is closely related to the development of mild cognitive impairment, which may be one of the mechanisms of hyperuricemia-induced mild cognitive impairment.

Research progress of JMJD3 in Parkinson's disease / 中国药理学通报

Parkinson's disease is a common neurodegenerative disease in middle-aged and elderly people, in which the pathogenic factors are not yet clear. Genetics, dietary habits, environmental toxins, immunological abnormalities, inflammation and oxidative stress response, apoptosis, and mitochondrial dysfunctions which caused by a variety of physiological and biogenic changes are likely to exacerbate the occurrence of Parkinson's disease. In recent years, studies have shown that the activity of microglia is closely related to Parkinson's disease, and that the active microglia can promote the release of inflammatory factors, while the differentiation of dopamine neurons in the substantial nigra of midbrain area is also closely related to Parkinson's disease. As a histone H3K27me3 demethylase, JMJD3 is involved and affects the activity of microglia, which can regulate the polarization of microglia as well and affect the survival of dopaminergic neurons in the mesencephalon. This provides new methods and strategies for treating Parkinson' s disease. This paper summarizes the structure and function of JMJD3, as well as its role in neuro-inflammation mediated by microglia and its effect on neurons, and explores the functions and related research progress of JMJD3 in Parkinson's disease.

Relationship between obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and central serous chorioretinopathy / 中华眼底病杂志

Objective:To observe the correlation between obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC).Methods:From October 2016 to December 2018, 50 cases of CSC patients (CSC group) and 50 healthy people (control group) matched by age and sex who were diagnosed in the ophthalmological examination of Xi’an No.3 Hospital were included in the study. According to the course of the disease, CSC was divided into acute phase and chronic phase, with 20 and 30 cases respectively. The average age ( Z=1.125) and body mass index (BMI) ( Z=0.937) of the two groups were compared, and the difference was not statistically significant ( P>0.05); the age of patients with different courses of CSC ( Z=1.525) and gender composition ratio ( χ2=0.397) and BMI ( Z=1.781) were compared, the difference was not statistically significant ( P>0.05). The Berlin questionnaire was used to assess the OSAS risk of subjects in the CSC group and the control group; polysomnography was used to monitor the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and minimum blood oxygen saturation (MOS) during night sleep. OSAS diagnostic criteria: typical sleep snoring, daytime sleepiness, AHI (times/h) value ≥ 5. The severity of OSAS was classified as mild OSAS: 5≤AHI<15; moderate OSAS: 15≤AHI <30; severe OSAS: AHI≥30. Non-normally distributed measurement data were compared by rank sum test; count data were compared by χ2 test. Spearman correlation analysis was performed on the correlation between OSAS and CSC. Results:The AHI data in the CSC group and the control group were 17.46±3.18 and 15.72±4.48 times/h, respectively; the MOS were (83.48±4.68)% and (87.40±3.82)%, respectively; those diagnosed with OSAS were respectively 36 (72.00%, 36/50) and 13 (26.00%, 13/50) cases. AHI ( Z=0.312), MOS ( Z=0.145), and OSAS incidence ( χ2=21.17) were compared between the two groups of subjects, and the differences were statistically significant ( P=0.028, 0.001,<0.001). The AHI of acute and chronic CSC patients were 15.95±3.02 and 18.47±2.92 times/h; the MOS were (86.10±11.07)% and (81.73±4.58)%, respectively. There were statistically significant differences in AHI ( Z=0.134) and MOS ( Z=0.112) in patients with different course of disease ( P=0.005, 0.001). The results of Spearman correlation analysis showed that OSAS and CSC were positively correlated ( r=0.312, P=0.031). Conclusion:OSAS may be a risk factor for the onset of CSC.

Intestinal epithelial chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 7 overexpression protects against high fat diet-induced obesity and hepatic steatosis in mice / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

BACKGROUND@#We previously found that the intestinal epithelial chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 7 (CCL7) plays an important role in the development of toxin-induced acute liver damage. The detailed effects of intestinal epithelial CCL7 on chronic diseases; however, are still unclear. Here, we aimed to investigate the impact of intestinal epithelial CCL7 overexpression on high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity and steatohepatitis in mice.@*METHODS@#Intestinal epithelial CCL7 overexpression (CCL7) mice and their wild-type (WT) littermates were fed with normal chow or HFD for 16 weeks to induce obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Body weight gain, as well as adipose tissue index were assessed. Liver injury was monitored by histological analysis and real time polymerase chain reaction. Gut microbial composition was analyzed by 16S rRNA gene sequencing.@*RESULTS@#We found that the CCL7 mice on a HFD had markedly decreased weight gain (8.9 vs. 17.0 g, P < 0.05) and a lower adipose tissue index that include mesenteric fat (1.0% vs. 1.76%, P < 0.05), gonadal fat (2.1% vs. 6.1%, P < 0.05), subcutaneous fat (1.0% vs. 2.8%, P < 0.05) compared to WT animals. HFD-induced glucose intolerance and insulin resistance were also significantly improved in CCL7 mice compared to WT. Furthermore, HFD-fed CCL7 mice displayed less hepatic lipid accumulation and lower expression of inflammatory factors than WT mice. 16S rRNA gene sequencing demonstrated that CCL7 overexpression in intestinal epithelial cells improved HFD-induced gut microbial dysbiosis.@*CONCLUSIONS@#Our study revealed that CCL7 overexpression in the intestinal epithelium protects mice against the progression of diet-induced obesity, hepatic steatosis, and enteric dysbiosis.

Studies on active aromatic constituents from rhizomes of Sophora tonkinensis / 中国中药杂志

Aromatic constituents from rhizomes of Sophora tonkinensis were purified by extensive chromatographic techniques including column chromatography over macroporous resin,MCI,silica gel,weak acid cation exchange resin,Sephadex LH-20,ODS,and semi-preparative HPLC. Twelve aromatic compounds were isolated and identified from the water aqueous extract of the rhizomes of S.tonkinensis. Their structures were elucidated as 4-( 3-hydroxypropyl) phenol( 1),( ±)-4-( 2-hydroxypropyl) phenol( 2),benzamide( 3),( ±)-3-( p-methoxyphenyl)-1,2-propanediol( 4),4-methoxybenzamide( 5),3-hydroxy-1-( 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl) propan-1-one( 6),tyrosol( 7),( ±)-2,3-dihydroxypropyl benzoate( 8),vanillin alcohol( 9),7,3'-dihydroxy-8,4'-dimethoxyisoflavone( 10),7,4'-dihydroxy-3'-methoxyisoflavone( 11),and 7,3'-dihydroxy-5'-methoxyisoflavone( 12). Compounds 1-9 were firstly isolated from the Sophora genus. Compounds 4,5,10 and 11 can remarkably protect Hep G2 cell against APAP-induced damage at the concentration of 10 μmol·L-1. Compounds 1-12 exhibited no significant activities on the assays of inhibition of LPS-induced NO production in RAW cell lines and NF-κB inhibition.

Phosphorylation residue T175 in RsbR protein is required for efficient induction of sigma B factor and survival of Listeria monocytogenes under acidic stress / 浙江大学学报（英文版）（B辑：生物医学和生物技术）

Listeria monocytogenes is an important zoonotic foodborne pathogen that can tolerate a number of environmental stresses. RsbR, an upstream regulator of the sigma B (SigB) factor, is thought to sense environmental challenges and trigger the SigB pathway. In Bacillus subtilis, two phosphorylation sites in RsbR are involved in activating the SigB pathway and a feedback mechanism, respectively. In this study, the role of RsbR in L. monocytogenes under mild and severe stresses was investigated. Strains with genetic deletion (ΔrsbR), complementation (C-ΔrsbR), and phosphorylation site mutations in the rsbR (RsbR-T175A, RsbR-T209A, and RsbR-T175A-T209A) were constructed to evaluate the roles of these RsbR sequences in listerial growth and survival. SigB was examined at the transcriptional and translational levels. Deletion of rsbR reduced listerial growxth and survival in response to acidic stress. Substitution of the phosphorylation residue RsbR-T175A disabled RsbR complementation, while RsbR-T209A significantly upregulated SigB expression and listerial survival. Our results provide clear evidence that two phosphorylation sites of RsbR are functional in L. monocytogenes under acidic conditions, similar to the situation in B. subtilis.

Expression and significance of FBXW10 and cyclin E in renal clear cell carcinoma / 实用肿瘤学杂志

Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the expressions of and clinical significance of F-box/WD-40 domain protein 10(FBXW10) as well as the expression of cell cycle protein cyclin E( cyclin E) in renal clear cell carcinoma. Methods Immunohistochemistry SP method was used to detect the expressions of FBXW10 and cyclin E protein in 60 cases of renal clear cell carcinoma and 20 cases of adjacent normal tissues. The relationship between the expressions of FBXW10 and cyclin E,and the clinical pathological characteristics was analyzed. Results The expression rates of FBXW10 and cyclin E protein in renal clear cell carcinoma were 40. 0% ,70. 0% ,respectively and adjacent normal tissues were 55. 0% and 25. 0% ( P<0. 05). The expression of FBXW10 was correlated with the histologic grade of renal clear cell carcinoma(P=0. 041),histologic grade( P=0. 030);the ex-pression of cyclin E was correlated with the pathological tumor stage of clear cell renal cell carcinoma(P=0. 005),degree of differen-tiation(P=0. 035),and distant metastasis(P=0. 011). There was a significant correlation between the expressions of FBXW10 and cyclin E in renal clear cell carcinoma(r=0. 533,P<0. 001). Conclusion FBXW10 and cyclin E may play important roles in the development of renal clear cell carcinoma.

Phosphorylation residue T175 in RsbR protein is required for efficient induction of sigma B factor and survival of Listeria monocytogenes under acidic stress / 浙江大学学报（英文版）（B辑：生物医学和生物技术）

Listeria monocytogenes is an important zoonotic foodborne pathogen that can tolerate a number of environmental stresses. RsbR, an upstream regulator of the sigma B (SigB) factor, is thought to sense environmental challenges and trigger the SigB pathway. In Bacillus subtilis, two phosphorylation sites in RsbR are involved in activating the SigB pathway and a feedback mechanism, respectively. In this study, the role of RsbR in L. monocytogenes under mild and severe stresses was investigated. Strains with genetic deletion (ΔrsbR), complementation (C-ΔrsbR), and phosphorylation site mutations in the rsbR (RsbR-T175A, RsbR-T209A, and RsbR-T175A-T209A) were constructed to evaluate the roles of these RsbR sequences in listerial growth and survival. SigB was examined at the transcriptional and translational levels. Deletion of rsbR reduced listerial growxth and survival in response to acidic stress. Substitution of the phosphorylation residue RsbR-T175A disabled RsbR complementation, while RsbR-T209A significantly upregulated SigB expression and listerial survival. Our results provide clear evidence that two phosphorylation sites of RsbR are functional in L. monocytogenes under acidic conditions, similar to the situation in B. subtilis.

Effect of Tongma Qining Prescription on Sciatic Nerve Injury in Rats / 中国药学杂志

OBJECTIVE: To study the effect and mechanism of Tongma Qining prescription(TQP) on improving sciatic nerve injury (SNI) in rats. METHODS: The SNI model rats were replicated by using hemostatic forceps. The model rats were randomly divided into the model group, the mecobalamine group (mecobalamine 6×10-4 g•kg-1), the high-dose group (30 g •kg-1), the medium-dose group (15 g•kg-1) and the low-dose group (7.5 g•kg-1), and the sham operation group was set(10 mice per group). After continuous intragastric administration for 6 weeks, sciatic nerve index (SFI), sensory conduction velocity (SNCV) and hemodynamic indexes were detected in each group. HE staining were employed to detect the pathological alterations of sciatic nerve tissues. Then the expression of BDNF, NGF and VEGF in sciatic nerve were detected by IHC-P, the protein expression of NGF and VEGF were detected by Western blot. RESULTS: Tongma Qining prescription was able to alleviate sciatic nerve tissue injury in SNI rats, significantly improved SFI and SNCV (P<0.01), observably reduced the hematocrit, plasma viscosity and value of whole blood viscosity (high shearing and low sheating)(P<0.05), and markedly upregulated the expression level of BDNF, NGF, VEGF and the protein expression level of NGF, VEGF (P<0.01). CONCLUSION: The Tongma Qining prescription can significantly improve SNI in rats. Its action mechanism may be related to improving blood rheology, promoting angiogenesis and protecting nerve cells.

Dual flow immunochromatographic assay for rapid and simultaneous quantitative detection of ochratoxin A and zearalenone in corn, wheat, and feed samples / 浙江大学学报（英文版）（B辑：生物医学和生物技术）

A one-step dual flow immunochromatographic assay (DICGA), based on a competitive format, was developed for simultaneous quantification of ochratoxin A (OTA) and zearalenone (ZEN) in corn, wheat, and feed samples. The limit of detection for OTA was 0.32 ng/ml with a detection range of 0.53‒12.16 ng/ml, while for ZEN it was 0.58 ng/ml with a detection range of 1.06‒39.72 ng/ml. The recovery rates in corn, wheat, and feed samples ranged from 77.3% to 106.3% with the coefficient of variation lower than 15%. Naturally contaminated corn, wheat, and feed samples were analyzed using both DICGA and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) and the correlation between the two methods was evaluated using a regression analysis. The DICGA method shows great potential for simple, rapid, sensitive, and cost-effective quantitative detection of OTA and ZEN in food safety control.

Differential expression of integrin alpha5beta1 in the degenerated articular cartilage after knee osteoarthritis / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND: Integrin α5β1 has been shown to be related to acetabular cartilage degeneration due to developmental dysplasia of the hip.OBJECTIVE: To investigate the expression of integrin α5β1 in differently degenerated cartilage tissues of the knee after knee osteoarthritis.METHODS: Seventy-five degenerated articular cartilage specimens at the weight-bearing surface of femoral lateral and medial condyles were removed from patients with knee osteoarthritis who underwent total knee replacement, and were then allotted to four groups based on Mankin's grading system: normal (n=6), mild degeneration (n=24), moderate degeneration (n=26) and severe degeneration (n=19) groups. The expression of integrin α5β1 in each group was detected using real-time PCR, immunohistochemistry and western blot assay.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The detected results were consistent in the three kinds of assays, and the expression level of integrin α5β1 was ranked as follows: severe degeneration group > moderate degeneration group > mild degeneration group > normal group (P < 0.05). To conclude, differential expression levels of integrin α5β1 are found in different degenerative degrees of articular cartilage in knee osteoarthritis. Furthermore, the expression level of integrin α5β1 is increased with the degenerative severity.

Relationship between disease activity and choroidal thickness in patients with inflammatory bowel disease / 眼科新进展

Objective To investigate the relationship between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) activity and choroidal thickness,and evaluate the utility of a choroidal thickness measurement in assessing IBD activity.Methods A total of 100 eyes of 50 patients of IBD with different disease activity,including 23 patients of ulcerative colitis,27 patients of Crohn's disease (CD).Ninety-six eyes of 48 healthy volunteers were recruited as control group.Choroidal thickness was measured using enhanced depth imaging(EDI)optical coherence tomography.Results Compared with the subfoveal choroidal thickness (294.37 ± 35.04) μm in healthy volunteers,the subfoveal choroidal thickness (349.28 ± 76.57) μm in UC patients with severe disease activity,the subfoveal choroidal thickness (326.71 ± 59.71) μm and (354.24 ± 66.34) μm,respectively,in CD patients with moderate and severe disease activity were found to be increased significantly (all P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Choroidal thickness should be considered as a potential marker to assess the disease activity in patients with IBD,especially in patients with CD.

MicroRNA-320d Inhibits Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition Function in Endometrial Carcinoma JEC Cells by PBX3 / 中山大学学报(医学科学版)

[Objective]To investigate the inhibitory effect and mechanism of the microRNA-320d(miR-320d)on epithelial mesenchymal transition in endometrial carcinoma JEC cells.[Methods]JEC endometrial carcinoma cell lines were transfected with miR-320d mimics or negative control mimic,respectively,as M320d or NCM group. Control group was established with untreated JEC endometrial carcinoma cells. miR-320d content in each group was detected by RT-PCR method. Transwell assay was used to detect the migration and invasion ability of the 3 groups. Western-blot assay was used to detect the expressions ofα-Catenin,E-cad-herin,Vimentin and PBX3 protein in 3 groups. Antagonistic effect of PBX3 overexpression on miR-320d inhibition of EMT was detect-ed by western blot assay. The relationship between miR-320d and PBX3 was detected by dual luciferase assay.[Results]The expres-sion level of miR-320d in M320d group was significantly up-regulated,and the expression level of miR-320d was 808.25 ± 15.58 times higher than that of control group(P<0.05). The number of migrating cells in M320d group was 29.56 ± 0.59,which was signif-icantly lower than that of control group at 94.48 ± 1.02(P < 0.05). The number of invasive cells in M320d group was 7.33 ± 0.84, which was significantly lower than that of group control 86.28 ± 3.51(P < 0.05). Compared with control group ,the expression of α-Catenin and E-cadherin protein was significantly increased ,the expression of Vimentin protein was significantly decreased ,and the expression of PBX3 protein was significantly decreased. After PBX3 overexpression,the expression ofα-Catenin and E-cadherin protein were significantly decreased,the expression of Vimentin protein were significantly increased. Dual luciferase assay showed that PBX3 is a downstream target gene of miR-320d(P<0.05).[Conclusion]miR-320d may inhibit the expression of EMT related protein through the downstream target gene PBX3 and inhibit the epithelial mesenchymal transition function of endometrial carcinoma JEC cells.