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SUMMARY: Overexpression of metastasis-associated lung adenocarcinoma transcript 1 (MALAT1) in various tumor tissues and cell lines was found to promote tumor cell proliferation, migration, and invasion. However, the role of MALAT1 in gastric cancer (GC) is still unclear. We aimed to investigate the correlation between long-chain non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), MALAT1, MicroRNAs (miRNA) and vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA) in gastric cancer and to disclose underlying mechanism. The correlation between MALAT1 levels and clinical features was analyzed by bioinformatics data and human samples. The expression of MALAT1 was down regulated in AGS cells to detect the cell proliferation, migration, and invasion characteristics, as well as the effects on signal pathways. Furthermore, we validated the role of MALAT1/miR-330-3p axis in GC by dual luciferase reporter gene assays. Expression of MALAT1 was higher in cancer tissues than in para-cancerous tissues. The high MALAT1 level predicted malignancy and worse prognosis. Down-regulation of MALAT1 expression in AGS cells inhibited cell proliferation, migration, and invasion by targeting VEGFA. By dual luciferase reporter gene assay and miR-330-3p inhibitor treatment, we demonstrate that MALAT1 sponged miR-330-3p in GC, leading to VEGFA upregulation and activation of the mTOR signaling pathway. The MALAT1/miR-330-3p axis regulates VEGFA through the mTOR signaling pathway and promotes the growth and metastasis of gastric cancer.
Se descubrió que la sobreexpresión del transcrito 1 de adenocarcinoma de pulmón asociado a metástasis (MALAT1) en varios tejidos tumorales y líneas celulares promueve la proliferación, migración e invasión de células tumorales. Sin embargo, el papel de MALAT1 en el cáncer gástrico (CG) aún no está claro. Nuestro objetivo fue investigar la correlación entre los ARN no codificantes de cadena larga (lncRNA), MALAT1, los microARN (miARN) y el factor de crecimiento endotelial vascular A (VEGFA) en el cáncer gástrico y revelar el mecanismo subyacente. La correlación entre los niveles de MALAT1 y las características clínicas se analizó mediante datos bioinformáticos y muestras humanas. La expresión de MALAT1 se reguló negativamente en las células AGS para detectar las características de proliferación, migración e invasión celular, así como los efectos sobre las vías de señales. Además, validamos el papel del eje MALAT1/miR- 330-3p en GC mediante ensayos de genes indicadores de luciferasa dual. La expresión de MALAT1 fue mayor en tejidos cancerosos que en tejidos paracancerosos. El alto nivel de MALAT1 predijo malignidad y peor pronóstico. La regulación negativa de la expresión de MALAT1 en células AGS inhibió la proliferación, migración e invasión celular al apuntar a VEGFA. Mediante un ensayo de gen indicador de luciferasa dual y un tratamiento con inhibidor de miR-330-3p, demostramos que MALAT1 esponjaba miR-330-3p en GC, lo que lleva a la regulación positiva de VEGFA y la activación de la vía de señalización mTOR. El eje MALAT1/miR-330-3p regula VEGFA a través de la vía de señalización mTOR y promueve el crecimiento y la metástasis del cáncer gástrico.
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Humanos , Neoplasias Gástricas/genética , Neoplasias Gástricas/patologia , Fator A de Crescimento do Endotélio Vascular , Serina-Treonina Quinases TOR , RNA Longo não Codificante , RNA/genética , Transdução de Sinais , Regulação Neoplásica da Expressão Gênica , Movimento Celular , Western Blotting , Apoptose , Genes Reporter , Proliferação de Células , Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase em Tempo Real , Invasividade NeoplásicaRESUMO
Abstract Background The development of rosacea is suggested to be closely associated with lipid metabolism, inflammation, and anxiety/depression. Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) is a key factor participating in lipid metabolism, which is also confirmed to regulate the inflammatory response. However, the associations of serum GLA levels with rosacea severity and psychological status still remain unclear. Objective and limitations of the study The present study aimed to investigate the associations of gamma linolenic acid (GLA), a key factor participating in lipid metabolism and the inflammatory response, with rosacea severity and psychological status. The present study still had some limitations. First, this study is a cross-sectional study and does not provide longitudinal evidence about the relationship between GLA and rosacea; Second, the cohort in this study is also relatively small, and a larger cohort is needed in further investigation to reveal the potential role of lipid metabolism in the pathogenesis of rosacea. Methods A total of 62 rosacea patients were consecutively recruited. Patient's Self-Assessment (PSA) scale and Clinician Erythema Assessment (CEA) as well as 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) and 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) were conducted to evaluate the degree of erythema severity and anxiety/depression, respectively. Serum GLA levels were determined by gas chromatography mass. Results Lower levels of serum GLA in rosacea patients were observed (p < 0.001), and subgroup analysis revealed that patients with higher-level GLA had lower scores of PSA, CEA, GAD-7 and PHQ-9. Moreover, Spearman correlation analysis uncovered that serum GLA levels were negatively associated with PSA, CEA, GAD-7 as well and PHQ-9 scores, respectively. Linear regression model found that serum GLA levels at baseline were a predictive factor for prognosis of clinical outcomes after 1-month conventional treatment. Conclusion The present study indicates that lower levels of serum GLA in rosacea patients are negatively associated with the degree of erythema and anxiety/depression status.
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Purpose: To evaluate a method using measured values of total corneal refractive power (TCRP) for a manufacturer’s online calculator by comparing it with the Barrett toric calculator (BTC) and Kane toric calculator (KTC) combined with simulated keratometry values (SimK). Methods: This was a retrospective case series. Patient records were reviewed to identify the patients who had biometry with the IOL Master 700 and Pentacam recorded before toric IOL implantation and refractive follow?up data after implantation. The predicted error in residual astigmatism was calculated by vector analysis according to the calculation methods and the measurements used. Results: A total of 70 eyes of 56 patients were included. The mean absolute astigmatism prediction errors were 0.6 ± 0.32, 0.59 ± 0.35, and 0.61 ± 0.35 D for the ATCTCRP, BTCSimK, and KTCSimK calculators, respectively (P = 0.934), and the centroid of the prediction errors were 0.3 D @ 178°, 0.11 D @ 102°, and 0.09 D @ 147°, respectively (P = 0.23). In the with?the?rule subgroup, the centroid of the prediction error was 0.34 D @ 176° for ATCTCRP and was the highest among the three calculation methods (P = 0.046). Conclusion: The ATCTCRP, BTCSimK, and KTCSimK calculators had similar performance with regards to their astigmatism prediction accuracy. The ATCTCRP calculator combined with 4.0?mm apex/ ring readings of TCRP was slightly intended to result in against?the?rule residual astigmatism.
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Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) risk prediction, diagnosis establishment, clinical management, and all other aspects are facing great challenges. Although the current understanding of its pathogenesis is still incomplete, research over the past 20 years has shown that genetic susceptibility may play an important role in the occurrence and development of DILI. In recent years, pharmacogenomics studies have further revealed the association between human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genes, some non-HLA genes, and hepatotoxicity from certain drugs. However, due to the lack of well-designed, prospective, large-sample cohort validation and low positive predictive values, there may still be some way to go before the current results can be truly translated into clinical practice for precise prediction and prevention of DILI risk.
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Humanos , Predisposição Genética para Doença , Estudos Prospectivos , Fatores de Risco , Doença Hepática Induzida por Substâncias e Drogas/genética , Efeitos Colaterais e Reações Adversas Relacionados a Medicamentos , FígadoRESUMO
Abstract Objectives: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) is a complex disease with both genetic and environmental risk factors. This study aimed to examine the potential association of the +276G/T and −420C>G polymorphisms in the resistin gene with AAA susceptibility and progression. Method: We performed a retrospective study involving AAA patients and healthy controls, assessing the distribution of the +276G/T and −420C>G genotypes in both groups. Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium was assessed for both polymorphisms. Logistic regression was used to explore the influence of these genotypes on AAA occurrence and progression, adjusting for relevant confounders. Results: The distribution of +276G/T polymorphism did not significantly differ between AAA patients and controls. Conversely, a significant difference was observed in the genotype distribution of −420C>G polymorphism between the two groups. The CC genotype and CC/CG genotypes of −420C>G polymorphism were found to be associated with an increased risk and progression of AAA. Conclusions: The −420C>G polymorphism, particularly the CC genotype and CC/CG genotypes, might play a substantial role in AAA susceptibility and progression. The present findings underscore the need for further investigations to confirm these associations and fully elucidate the role of the resistin gene in AAA.
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ABSTRACT Introduction Sports injury is a common injury among professional tennis players compared to other sports. Updated rehabilitation methods can accelerate players' recovery and ensure a return to sporting activity. However, contemporary rehabilitation monitoring practices want updated reporting. Objective Monitoring tennis players' function and recovery methods during rehabilitation training after injury. Methods The tennis player underwent arthroscopic capsulotomy of the left ankle joint, free body removal, and synovectomy. The athlete's body composition, blood routine, biochemistry, nutritional indices, and physiological indicators were monitored. Data were collected before, during, and at the end of the four months (6-10 months) of rehabilitation after the operation. Results 1 month after the operation, weight and lean mass decreased significantly; body fat percentage increased; static heart rate increased significantly (P<0.05). Three months after surgery, the athlete's lean mass increased significantly to 43.7 kg; body fat percentage decreased to 24.5% (P<0.05); hemoglobin, serum iron, total protein, and albumin improved; in rehabilitation during October, blood routine and biochemical blood indices were regular; Resting, maintained-load and recovery heart rate decreased significantly (P<0.05). Conclusion Tennis players should begin function monitoring, rehabilitation training, and nutritional recovery as soon as possible after ankle joint surgery. Evidence Level II; Therapeutic Studies - Investigating the result.
RESUMO Introdução A lesão esportiva é uma lesão comum entre os tenistas profissionais, em comparação com outros esportes. Métodos atualizados de reabilitação podem acelerar a recuperação dos jogadores e garantir um retorno à atividade esportiva. Porém o monitoramento das práticas de reabilitação contemporâneas carece de relatórios atualizados. Objetivo Explorar o monitoramento da função e métodos de recuperação dos jogadores de tênis durante o treinamento de reabilitação após uma lesão. Métodos O tenista foi submetido a capsulotomia artroscópica da articulação do tornozelo esquerdo, remoção de corpo livre e sinovectomia. Foram monitorados a composição corporal do atleta, rotina sanguínea, bioquímica sanguínea, indicadores nutricionais e indicadores fisiológicos. Esses dados foram coletados antes, durante e ao final dos 4 meses (6-10 meses) de reabilitação após a operação. Resultados 1 mês após a operação, o peso e a massa magra diminuíram significativamente, aumentando a porcentagem de gordura corporal; o ritmo cardíaco estático aumentou significativamente (P<0,05). 3 meses após a cirurgia, a massa magra do atleta aumentou significativamente para 43,7 kg, a porcentagem de gordura corporal caiu para 24,5% (P<0,05); a hemoglobina, o ferro sérico, a proteína total e a albumina melhoraram. Na reabilitação durante o mês de outubro, a rotina sanguínea e os índices bioquímicos do sangue foram normais; a frequência cardíaca em repouso, com carga mantida e de recuperação diminuiu significativamente (P<0,05). Conclusão Os tenistas devem começar o monitoramento das funções, treinamento de reabilitação e recuperação nutricional o mais rápido possível após uma cirurgia na articulação do tornozelo. Nível de evidência II; Estudos Terapêuticos - Investigação de Resultados.
RESUMEN Introducción La lesión deportiva es una lesión común entre los tenistas profesionales en comparación con otros deportes. Los métodos de rehabilitación actualizados pueden acelerar la recuperación de los jugadores y garantizar la vuelta a la actividad deportiva. Sin embargo, el seguimiento de las prácticas contemporáneas de rehabilitación carece de informes actualizados. Objetivo Explorar el seguimiento de la función y los métodos de recuperación de los tenistas durante el entrenamiento de rehabilitación después de una lesión. Métodos El tenista fue sometido a una capsulotomía artroscópica de la articulación del tobillo izquierdo, a la extracción del cuerpo libre y a la sinovectomía. Se controló la composición corporal del atleta, la rutina sanguínea, la bioquímica sanguínea, los indicadores nutricionales y los indicadores fisiológicos. Estos datos se recogieron antes, durante y al final de los 4 meses (6-10 meses) de rehabilitación tras la operación. Resultados 1 mes después de la operación, el peso y la masa magra disminuyeron significativamente, aumentando el porcentaje de grasa corporal; la frecuencia cardíaca estática aumentó significativamente (P<0,05). 3 meses después de la operación, la masa magra de la atleta aumentó significativamente hasta 43,7 kg, el porcentaje de grasa corporal disminuyó hasta el 24,5% (P<0,05); la hemoglobina, el hierro sérico, la proteína total y la albúmina mejoraron. En el periodo de entrenamiento de rehabilitación en el mes de octubre, la rutina sanguínea y los índices bioquímicos sanguíneos fueron normales; la frecuencia cardíaca en reposo, con carga mantenida y en recuperación disminuyó significativamente (P<0,05). Conclusión Los jugadores de tenis deben comenzar el control de la función, el entrenamiento de rehabilitación y la recuperación nutricional lo antes posible después de la cirugía de la articulación del tobillo. Nivel de evidencia II; Estudios terapéuticos - Investigación de resultados.
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Objective:To study the effect of Baihutang on blood glucose, blood lipid metabolism and vascular remodeling in type 2 diabetic rats and its regulation on insulin receptor substrate-1(IRS-1)/ phosphatidylinositol-3 kinase(PI3K)/ protein kinase B(Akt) signal pathway. Method:The 90 rats were randomly divided into normal group, model group, Baihutang low, middle and high dose groups and metformin group, with 15 rats in each group. Except for normal group, the other rats were injected intraperitoneally with streptozotocin to establish the model of type 2 diabetes. The rats in the low, middle and high dose groups were given Baihutang formula granules of 5, 10, 20 g·kg-1 respectively according to their body weight. The positive control group was given metformin (100 mg·kg-1) by intragastric administration, while those in the control group and model group were given the same amount of normal saline once a day for 12 weeks. The levels of fasting blood glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin, serum tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), interleukin-6(IL-6), interleukin-1 β(IL-1β), total cholesterol(TC), triglyceride(TG) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C) were measured after administration. The levels of sterol regulatory element binding protein 1C (SREBP1C), acetyl CoA carboxylase (ACC), fatty acid synthase gene (FASN) and carnitine palmitoyl transferase 1A (CPT1A), acylcoa oxidase 1(ACOX1), recombinant human acylcoa dehydrogenase (ACADM) mRNA in liver of rats were detected by Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction(Real-time PCR), Western blot was used to detect the protein levels of IRS-1, PI3K and Akt in liver of rats. Hematoxylin-eosin(HE) staining was used for histopathological examination of rat thoracic aortic vessels. The migration ability of vascular smooth muscle cells in rat thoracic aorta was detected by scratch test. Result:Compared with the normal group, the fasting blood glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin, serum TNF-α, IL-6,IL-1β, TC,TG and LDL-C levels, liver lipid synthesis gene mRNA level and vascular smooth muscle cell migration ability of thoracic aorta in model group were significantly higher than those in normal group (P<0.05), while fatty acid oxidation gene mRNA level and IRS-1,PI3K,Akt protein level in liver were significantly decreased in model group (P<0.05). The vascular wall thickness of thoracic aorta increased significantly in rats (P<0.05). Compared with model group, the levels of fasting blood glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin, serum TNF-α,IL-6, IL-1β, TC, TG and LDL-C, the level of lipid synthesis gene mRNA in liver and the migration ability of vascular smooth muscle cells in thoracic aorta of rats in all Baihutang groups were significantly lower than those in model group (P<0.05). The mRNA level of fatty acid oxidation gene and the protein levels of IRS-1, PI3K and Akt in liver were significantly increased(P<0.05), and the histopathology of thoracic aorta was significantly improved and the vascular wall thickness decreased significantly(P<0.05). Conclusion:Baihutang can reduce the levels of blood glucose, blood lipid and serum inflammatory factors in type 2 diabetic rats, regulate the expression of genes related to lipid metabolism in liver, and improve the histopathology and vascular remodeling of thoracic aorta. The mechanism may be related to the regulation of IRS-1/PI3K/Akt signal pathway.
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Objective To investigate the effects of angelica lactone combined with Xiaoke pill on blood glucose regulation, renal protection and vascular endothelial growth factor signal pathway in diabetic nephropathy rats. Methods Totally 75 rats were randomly divided into control group, model group, Xiaoke pill group, angelica lactone group and angelica lactone combined with Xiaoke pill group, with 15 rats in each group. Except for the control group, the rest of the rats established diabetic nephropathy model. Rats in Xiaoke pill group, angelica lactone group and angelica lactone combined with Xiaoke pill group were given Xiaoke pill (0.8 g/kg), angelica lactone (20 mg/kg), Xiaoke pill (0.8 g/kg) combined with angelica lactone (20 mg/kg), respectively, once for 8 weeks. The levels of 24-hour urinary protein, fasting and postprandial blood glucose, glycosylated serum albumin and glycosylated hemoglobin, fasting insulin and insulin sensitivity index, serum creatinine (SCr) and urea nitrogen (BUN) were measured. The levels of insulin (INS) and glucose-6-phosphatase (G6Pase) mRNA in islet tissue were measured by Real-time PCR. Renal histopathological changes were detected by HE staining. The levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR2) in rat kidney were detected by Western blotting and immunohistochemistry. Results Compared with the model group, 24-hour urinary protein, fasting and postprandial blood glucose, glycosylated serum albumin and glycosylated hemoglobin, fasting insulin, SCr and BUN, VEGF and VEGFR2 protein levels and relative integral absorbance of kidney tissue in angelica lactone combined with Xiaoke pill group were significantly lower than those in model group(P<0.05). The insulin sensitivity index, the levels of INS and G6Pase mRNA in islet tissue were significantly increased (P < 0.05), and the renal histopathology of diabetic nephropathy rats was significantly improved. Conclusion Angelica lactone combined with Xiaoke pill can reduce blood glucose level, increase insulin sensitivity index, and its mechanism may be related to the regulation of VEGF signal pathway.
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ABSTRACT Sarcopenia, a concept reflecting the loss of skeletal muscle mass, was reported to be associated with the prognosis of several tumors. However, the prognostic value of sarcopenia in patients with renal cancer remains unclear. We carried out this metaanalysis and systematic review to evaluate the prognostic value of sarcopenia in patients with renal cell carcinomas. We comprehensively searched PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library from inception to December 2018. Hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were pooled together. A total of 5 studies consisting of 771 patients were enrolled in this quantitative analysis, 347 (45.0%) of which had sarcopenia. Patients with sarcopenia had a worse OS compared with those without sarcopenia (HR=1.76; 95%CI, 1.35-2.31; P <0.001). In the subgroup of patients with localized and advanced/metastatic diseases, sarcopenia was also associated with poor OS (HR=1.48, P=0.039; HR=2.14, P <0.001; respectively). With a limited sample size, we did not observe difference of PFS between two groups (HR=1.56, 95% CI, 0.69-3.50, P=0.282). In the present meta-analysis, we observed that patients with sarcopenia had a worse OS compared with those without sarcopenia in RCC. Larger, preferably prospective studies, are needed to confirm and update our findings.
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Humanos , Carcinoma de Células Renais/complicações , Sarcopenia/complicações , Neoplasias Renais/complicações , Prognóstico , Estudos ProspectivosRESUMO
Bufalin is one of the main pharmacological and toxicological components of Venenum Bufonis and many traditional Chinese medicine preparations. The cardiotoxicity clearly limits its application to patients living in countries. Hence, an investigation of its toxicological mechanism is helpful for new drug development and treatment of the related clinical adverse reactions. We investigate the cardiotoxicity of bufalin using human induced pluripotent stem cells-derived cardiomyocytes (hiPSC-CMs) (0.003-0.1 μmol·L), human induced pluripotent stem cells-derived cardiomyocytes (hiPSC-CMs) (0.03-0.3 μmol·L) and eight human cardiac ion channel currents (0.01-100 μmol·L) combined with an impedance-based bioanalytical and patch clamp method. Biphasic effect of bufalin on the contractility in hiPSC-CMs, which has been shown to strengthen myocardial contractility, accelerate conduction, and increase beating rate at the earlier stage of administration, whereas weakened myocardial contractility, abolished conduction, and ceased beating rate at the later stage of administration. Bufalin decreased the action potential duration (Action potential duration at 30%, 50% and 90% repolarization), cardiac action potential amplitude, and maximal depolarization rate and depolarized the resting membrane potential of hiPSC-CMs. Spontaneous beating rates of hiPSC-CMs were markedly increased at 0.03 μmol·L, while were weakened at 0.3 μmol·L after application. Bufalin blocks I in a concentration-dependent manner with half maximal inhibitory concentration of 74.5 μmol·L. Bufalin respectively increased the late sodium current and Na-Ca exchange current with a concentration for 50% of maximal effect of 2.48 and 66.06 μmol·L in hiPSC-CMs. Whereas, bufalin showed no significant effects on other cardiac ion channel currents. The enhancement of the late sodium current is one of the main mechanism for cardiotoxicity of bufalin.
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A large amount of evidence has showed that sexually transmitted infection is an important synergistic factor of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.Therefore, this paper reviews the current situation of sexually-transmitted diseases (STD) and HIV infection, introduces HIV prevention and intervention measures and problems for STD patients at home and abroad, and proposes that behavior-psychology-society integrated intervention model should be constructed based on the characteristics of STD patients.
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Background: Chinese herbal medicine have been reported to have less side effects in treatment of depression disorder than Western antidepressants, while the mechanism remains unclear. Our previous studies have shown that combined use of Radix Morinda officinalis and Cortex cinnamomi have antidepressant effects Objective: To explore the mechanism of combined use of Radix Morinda officinalis and Cortex cinnamomi in treating depression disorder. Methods: Sixty SD rats were randomly divided into experimental group, control group, model group and blank group with 15 rats in each group. After establiment of depression models, the experimental group and control group were given the Chinese decoction (2 mL/day) and fluoxetine hydrochloride (2 mL/day) respectively for 3 weeks, meanwhile the model group and blank group were fed with normal saline (2 mL/day). Body weight measurement and sucrose preference test were performed regularly. Finally, the rats were sacrificed after treatment, and the hippocampus were taken to detect 5-hydroxytryptamine, norepinephrine, and dopamine contents. Results: The experimental group showed increased body weight and sucrose consumption than the other groups. Higher 5-hydroxytryptamine, norepinephrine and dopamine contents were also observed in the experimental group than other groups. Conclusions: The antidepressant effects of Radix Morinda officinalis and Cortex cinnamomi decoction may show antiexpression effects by up-regulating content of 5-HT, NE, and DA in rats' hippocampus.
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of Kuntai capsule on the gonadotrophin releasing hormone agonist(GnRH-a)-induced perimenopaus symptoms and the sex hormone levels.METHODS: A total of 99 patients with uterine fibroids,adenomyosis or moderate to severe endometriosis who needed the treatment of GnRH-a at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University from June 2015 to March 2016 were collected and randomly divided into research group(Kuntai capsule)and control group(Tibolone). GnRH-a was injected once every 28 days and first injection of GnRH-a was administered on the 2 nd to 4 th day of menstrual period or retraction bleeding after surgery.Kuntai capsule or Tibolone was orally taken beginning from the first GnRH-a injection,and the co-administration of Caltrate D-600 and alfacalcidol was given in both groups.The Kupperman scores,sex hormone levels including folliclestimulating hormone(FSH)and estrogen(E_2),and adverse events were recorded.RESULTS: Kuntai capsule kept the perimenopause symptoms at mild level with the slow increase of Kupperman scores,whose effect was significantly superior to Tibolone(P<0.05)after 8 weeks of treatment,especially in paresthesia,nervousness,and formication.The FSH and E_2 levels in both Kuntai and Tibolone groups were obviously decreased when compared with the pre-treatment(P<0.05),and these hormone levels in Kuntai group were comparable to those in Tibolone group.No adverse events occurred in either group. CONCLUSION: In the short-term treatment of GnRH-a,Kuntai capsule exhibits significant alleviating effects on perimenopause symptoms caused by GnRH-a with high safety and few adverse reactions.
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Objective@#The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of climbing exercise intervention on gross motor function in children aged 8 to 9 years, and to provide a theoretical basis and scientific reference for the application of climbing exercise in the improvement of children health.@*Methods@#Random sampling method was used to select 53 children aged 8-9 from a public school in Haidian District in Beijing, and children were randomly divided into control group (n=30) and exercise group (n=23), children in the exercise group received climbing exercises for 8 weeks . KTK test was used to assess gross motor development.@*Results@#After intervention, the gross motor level of male and female children in Exercise group were significantly higher than before (in male group, before intervention, KTK score:217.5±32.3,after intervention, KTK score:245.1±24.2,P<0.01;in female group, before intervention, KTK score: 219.6±30.3, after intervention, KTK score: 246.9±23.2,P<0.01); while the gross motor level in control group had no significant change compared to the intervention state before(in male group, before intervention, KTK score:219.9±26.8,after intervention, KTK score:224.8±30.2,P>0.05;in female group, before intervention, KTK score: 216.6±18.1,after intervention, KTK score:214.8±28.6,P>0.05). There were no differences of gross motor level between sham and exercise group at baseline (P>0.05). After intervention, except the MS scores (P>0.05), other test program scores were higher than those of control group (in exercise group, WB: 52.1±6.8; HH: 61.7±8.7; JS: 73.7±7.6; in control group, WB: 43.1±9.9; HH: 54.5±15.2; JS: 64.9±6.8) (P<0.01).@*Conclusion@#Our research shows that climbing exercise intervention helps promoting the children’s physical quality, and establishes substantial foundation for the formation and promotion of sports cognition and complex motor skills.
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OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the genetic carrier rate of thalassemia and its gene mutation types as well as the distribution characteristics among the people in Lingshui Li autonomous county of Hainan province, so as to provide the basis for making the prevention programs of thalassemia in administrative departments.@*METHODS@#Samples were collected from couples undergoing premarital and pregestational screenings, in which the positive ones in preliminary screening were further tested by genetic diagnoses and the genotypes were analyzed.@*RESULTS@#The rate of thalassemia gene carriers was 19.41% (274/1412) of the couples of childbearing age in Lingshui Li autonomous County of Hainan Province. In these carriers,α-thalassemia accounted for 83.21%(228/274), β-thalassemia for 8.03%(22/274), and both α-and β-thalassemia gene accounted for 8.76% (28/274).@*CONCLUSION@#The carrying rate of thalassemia gene in population Lingshui Li autonomous county of Hainan province is high, and its distribution has geographical characteristics,the major type is α-thalassemia. Blood screening and genetic diagnosis of thalassemia should be strengthened, and corresponding measures should be taken to reduce its gene frequency.
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Humanos , China , Testes Genéticos , Genótipo , Heterozigoto , Talassemia alfa , Talassemia betaRESUMO
ABSTRACT Objective: miR-483-5p has been identified as a miRNA oncogene in certain cancers. However, its role in prostate cancer has not been sufficiently investigated. In this study, we investigated the role of miR-483-5p in prostate cancer and examined RBM5 regulation by miR-483-5p. Material and methods: Expression levels of miR-483-5p were determined by quantitative real-time PCR. The effect of miR-483-5p on proliferation was evaluated by MTT assay, cell invasion was evaluated by trans-well invasion assays, and target protein expression was determined by western blotting in LNCaP, DU-145, and PC-3 cells. Luciferase reporter plasmids were constructed to confirm the action of miR-483-5p on downstream target gene RBM5 in HEK-293T cells. Results: we observed that miR-483-5p was upregulated in prostate cancer cell lines and tissues. A miR-483-5p inhibitor inhibited prostate cancer cell growth and invasion in DU-145 and PC-3 cells. miR-483-5p directly bound to the 3' untranslated region (3'UTR) of RBM5 in HEK-293T cells. RBM5 overexpression inhibited prostate cancer cell growth and invasion in LNCaP cells. Enforced RBM5 expression alleviated miR-483-5p promotion of prostate cancer cell growth and invasion in LNCaP cells. Conclusion: The present study describes a potential mechanism underlying a miR-483-5p/RBM5 link that contributes to prostate cancer development.
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Humanos , Masculino , Neoplasias da Próstata/genética , Neoplasias da Próstata/patologia , Regulação Neoplásica da Expressão Gênica/genética , Proteínas de Ciclo Celular/metabolismo , Regiões não Traduzidas/genética , Proteínas Supressoras de Tumor/metabolismo , MicroRNAs/fisiologia , Proliferação de Células/genética , Proteínas de Ligação a DNA/metabolismo , Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase em Tempo Real , Neoplasias da Próstata/mortalidade , Regulação para Baixo , Regulação para Cima , Proteínas de Ligação a RNA/metabolismo , MicroRNAs/antagonistas & inibidores , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Invasividade NeoplásicaRESUMO
·AIM:To investigate the clinical effect of scleral buckling with nondrainage of subretinal fluid in the treatment of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment.·METHODS: A total of 111 patients ( 113 eyes ) with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in our hospital from January 2012 to January 2017 were retrospectively reviewed. All the patients were identified as fulfilling the criteria of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Localization and scleral cryotherapy of retinal breaks with binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy in all eyes were performed during the operations. Simple scleral pressure were performed in 98 eyes. Intravitreal injection of sterile air were performed in 15 eyes. Scleral cryotherapy were performed in all cases with retinal degeneration and breaks. Anterior chamber puncture were performed before ligation suture. The final retinal reattachment rate, best corrected vision acuity, intraocular pressure and complications were observed.·RESULTS: The mean follow-up period was 6mo after operation. The final retinal reattachment rate at 6mo was 97. 4%. There were 91 eyes (80. 5%) with improved visual acuity after operation. High intraocular pressure can be controlled after operation. Complications were occurred in 7 eyes in the operation, 3 eyes postoperatively.·CONCLUSION: The surgery of scleral buckling with nondrainage of subretinal fluid have few complications and is effective.
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·AIM: To evaluate the effect of bupivacaine in non-catheter infiltration anesthesia during vitretomy operation.·METHODS:Fifty-eight patients (58 eyes) with vitreous retinal surgery were selected. Patients were randomly divided into observation group ( 28 eyes ) and control group ( 30 eyes ) . The observation group were received non-catheter infiltration anesthesia. The control group were received traditional Sub- Tenon's block ( STB ) . Degree of pain, basic vital signs, the duration of anesthesia and analgesia grade were recorded and compared between two groups.·RESULTS: No significant difference was found in the 11-point numeric rating scale ( NRS - 11 scoring ) of anesthesia process, sclera incision, intraocular operation and the end of operation between two groups (P>0. 05). The difference were not significant in heart rate and blood pressure between two groups(P>0. 05). There was statistically significant difference in the duration of anesthesia between two groups (P<0. 05).·CONCLUSION: Both groups can provide the same anesthetic effect. Compared to STB, non - catheter infiltration anesthesia takes short time, and it is a safe and effective anesthesia methods. In addition, compare to the mixture of bupivacaine and lidocaine injection, bupivacaine injection can provide the same anesthetic effect.
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We developed a method for detecting encephalitis and meningitis virus by using multiplex PCR combined with invasive reaction and a chromogenic reaction catalyzed by gold nanoparticles.Primers were designed based on the conservative regions of encephalitis and meningitis virus (Eastern equine encephalitis virus,EEEV;Western equine encephalomyelitis virus,WEEV;West Nile virus,WNV;Nipah virus,NiPA;Japanese encephalitis virus,JEV).Multiplex PCR system,invasive reaction and a chromogenic reaction catalyzed by gold nanoparticles were established to detect different encephalitis and meningitis virus in one reaction.Tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV),St Louis encephalitis virus (StLEV),Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) and Dengue virus(DV) were used to test its specificity.Quantitative RNA transcribed in vitro and PCR fragments were used to assess its sensitivity.Clinical specimens collected from JEV patients were detected by this method.A method for detecting encephalitis and meningitis virus by using multiplex PCR,invasive reaction and a chromogenic reaction catalyzed by gold nanoparticles were successfully established.This method can detect targeted pathogens specifically,and it has no cross reaction with TBEV,StLEV,CHIKV and DV.The detecting limitation for different targets was 103 copies/μL.Clinical samples were positive for JEV nucleic acids for above assay.The method presented here has characteristic of high specificity,sensitivity and throughput.The results can be observed by visual inspection.This method has broad application prospects in pathogen detection.
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This study investigated the effects of visfatin on the structure and the immunity levels in the small intestine of LPS-induced rats. Forty Wistar male and female SPF rats were randomly and equally divided into four groups: the saline (control), vistfatin, lipopolysaccharide (LPS), and visfatin+LPS co-stimulated. The functions of visfatin in the intestinal mucosal immunity were investigated by examining the variation of tissue structure, inflammation and immunity-related proteins in the intestine of immunologically stressed rats using HE staining, ELISA, immunohistochemistry and Western Blot. The results showed that, when compared with the control group, the visfatin-treated group showed a decrease in the intestinal villus height and width, and a significant increase in the levels of IL-6 and TNF-ð as well as Immunoglobulin A (IgA) positive cells. Additionally, when compared with the LPS-treated group, the visfatin+LPS co-stimulated group showed a decrease in the villus height and width as well as the levels of IL-6 and TNF-ð, and an increase in IgA levels, implying a shrinking response to LPS injection. All the results suggest that, under normal physiological conditions, visfatin disturbs the body's homeostasis and causes intestinal villus atrophy by increasing IgA expression. While under immune response conditions, LPS acts as an exogenous antigen to promote visfatin against LPS-induced inflammation by decreasing the expression of IgA. Under immune stress conditions, visfatin as an exogenous stimulus promotes the immune response by regulating the protein levels of IL-6, TNF-ð and IgA.
Este estudio investigó los efectos de la visfatina sobre la estructura y los niveles de inmunidad en el intestino delgado de ratas inducidas por lipopolisacáridos (LPS). Cuarenta ratas Wistar se dividieron aleatoriamente e igualmente en cuatro grupos: solución salina (control), vistafin, LPS y visfatina + LPS co-estimuladas. Las funciones de la visfatina en la inmunidad de la mucosa intestinal se investigaron mediante el examen de variación de la estructura del tejido, la inflamación y las proteínas relacionadas con la inmunidad en el intestino de ratas estresadas inmunológicamente; usando tinción HE, ELISA, inmunohistoquímica y Western Blot. Los resultados mostraron que, en comparación con el grupo control, el grupo tratado con visfatina presentó una disminución en la altura y ancho de las vellosidades intestinales, y un aumento significativo en los niveles de IL-6 y TNF-ð, así como inmunoglobulina A (IgA células positivas). Además, al comparar este grupo con el grupo tratado con LPS- el grupo visfatina + LPS co-estimulado mostró una disminución en la altura y ancho de las vellosidades, así como en los niveles de IL-6 y TNF-ð, y un aumento en los niveles de IgA, lo que implica reducción de una respuesta a la inyección LPS. Todos los resultados sugieren que, en condiciones fisiológicas normales, la visfatina perturba la homeostasis del cuerpo y provoca la atrofia de las vellosidades intestinales mediante el aumento de la expresión de IgA. Mientras que bajo condiciones de la respuesta inmune, LPS actúa como un antígeno exógeno para promover visfatina contra la inflamación inducida por LPS por la disminución de la expresión de IgA. En condiciones de estrés inmunológico, la visfatina como estímulo exógeno promueve la respuesta inmune mediante la regulación de los niveles de proteína de IL-6, TNF-ð e IgA.