Effects of Artemin and its receptor GFRα - 3 on the invasion and metastasis of human pancreatic cancer cell line MIA PaCa-2

Objective To investigate the effects of artemin and its receptor GFRα - 3 on the invasion and metastasis of pancreatic cancer cells. Methods Human pancreatic cancer cell line MIA PaCa -2 was used in this study. Transwell cell culture chamber assay in vitro was used to detect the ability of invasion and metastasis of MIA PaCa -2 cells. The influence of artemin and GFRα -3 on the protein expression of MMP-2 and E-cadherin was investigated by Western blot and quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction-analyses (Q-RT-PCR). Results As the increase of artemin and GFRα -3, the invasion and metastasis of MIA PaCa- 2 was markedly increased [ 150 ng / ml concentration: Artemin group: 107.4 ± 11.4;GFRα3 group:94. 4 ± 9. 3 ;control group:34. 6 ± 7. 3, P < 0. 01 ]. With 150 ng / ml artemin and GFR-3,the synthesis of MMP-2 in MIA PaCa 2 cells was significantly increased than that in control group[ Artemin grou: (2. 17 ± 0. 05 ) × 108; GFRα3 group: (2. 02 ± 0. 03 ) × 108; control group: ( 1.02 ± 0. 02 ) × 108, t =6. 35,7. 32 ], while E-cadherin significantly decreased [ Artemin group: ( 0. 65 ± 0. 04 ) × 108; GFRα3 group: (0. 74 ± 0. 01 ) × 108; control group: ( 1. 36 ± 0. 03 ) × 108, t = 4. 27,5.61 ], the difference was statistically significant ( P <0. 01 ). Conclusions Artemin and its receptor GFRα3 could promote pancreatic cancer cell invasion and metastasis. This effect may be related to the up-regulated expression of MMP-2 and down regulated expression of E-cadherin.     

三甲基氯化锡对亚慢性染毒大鼠肾氢钾ATP酶活力及蛋白与基因表达的研究

Objective To study the activity、protein and gene expression of renal HK-ATPase (HKA) in rats subchronicly exposed to trimethyltin chloride (TMT). Methods In subchronic toxic test (14-week), 55 female SD rats (age, 6 weeks) were divided randomly into 5 groups: control, low, medium, high and super high dosage, respectively, which drank water with TMT of 0, 8.20, 32.81, 131.25 and 262.50 μg·kg-1 ·d-1 for 14 weeks.Then serum K+ levels were measured; the activities of H K-ATPase (HKA) in kidneys were detected by the method of determinenate phosphorus content;Western Blot assay and real-time PCR were used to exam the protein and mRNA expression levels of HKA in kidneys, respectively. Results The serum K + level in super-high dosage group was (5.6±0.4) mmol/L, which was significantly lower than that [(6.9±0.3) mmol/L] in control group (P＜0.01).The HKA enzymatic activity of kidneys in low and super high dosage groups was 4.50±1.45 and 4.55±0.72 μmolPi·mg prot-1h-1, respectively, which were significantly lower than that (6.55±0.77 μmol Pi ·mg prot-1h-1) in control group (P＜0.05). Conclusion When rats were exposed subchronicly to TMT, the renal HKA activity could reduce, but the expression levels of HKA protein and mRNA did not decrease.     

Effects of oxidative stress and NF-κB levels in peripheral blood mononuclear cells on development of silicosis

Objective To investigate the change of indicators of oxidative stress in serum and NF-κB in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of patients with silicosis, and explore the mechanism of the development of silicosis. Methods The subjects were divided into (1) 200 workers exposed to SiO2 for at least 1 years in a foundry served as the dust-exposure group; (2) 130 cases with silicosis (Ⅰ phase silicosis 64 cases, Ⅱ phase 46 cases Ⅲ phase 20 cases) served as the silicosis goup; (3) 32 cases with 0+ phase silicosis in the foundry served as the observed group,(4)100 subjects from a hotel served as the control group. The serum including superoxide dismutase (SOD), nitric oxide (NO), serum glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC), nitric oxide synthase (NOS), lipid malondialdehyde (MDA) and NF-κB protein levels in peripheral blood mononuclear cells were determined, respectively. Results Compared with the control group,NO levels in dust-exposed group and silicosis group significantly increased, and SOD decreased significantly (P＜0.05 or P＜0.01). Compared with the control group and dust-exposed group, T-AOC, NOS, MDA levels in silicosis group significantly increased (P＜0.05 or P＜0.01). GSH-Px in dust-exposed group and silicosis group were (231.164±36.484) and (270.469±39.228)U/md, respectively which were significantly than that [(223.360±46.838) U/ml] in control group (P＜0.05 or P＜0.01), and there was significant difference of GSHPx between the silicosis group and the dust-exposed group significantly (P＜0.01). GSH-Px level [(290.750±39.129) U/ml] in Ⅲ phase silicosis group were significantly higher than those [(256.906±21.41) and (259.594±34.79) U/ml] in observation group and Ⅰ phase silicosis group (P＜0.05). NF-κB levels [(72.06±9.12) and (85.25±11.64) ng/L] in dust-exposed group and silicosis group were significantly higher than that [(59.71±9.27) ng/L] in control group (P＜0.01), and there was significant difference of between the silicosis group and the dust-exposed group (P＜0.01). There was a positive correlation between serum GSH-Px level and the silicosis stages (r=0.507,P＜0.0l). Also there was a positive correlation between NF-κB level and silicosis stages, age, GSH-Px or NO levels (r=0.376, 0.243, 0.233, 0.221, P＜0.01). Conclusion The imbalance of oxidative and anti-oxidation system and the activation of NF-κB are related with the occurrence and development of silicosis. The monitoring of oxidative stress indicators and NF-κB is beneficial to the prediction and prognosis assessment of silicosis.     

EGFL7基因沉默对裸鼠胃癌血管生成的影响

Objective To investigate the effect of short hairpin RNA (shRNA) targeting at epidermal growth factor-1 ike domain 7 ( EGFL7 ) gene on angiogenesis of stomach carcinoma and its mechanism in nude mice.Methods shRNA targeting at EGFL7 gene was constructed and transfected into SGC-7901 cells (pshEGFL7 group), meanwhile, the cells transfected with vector plasmids were used as control group.Positive clones were selected and the transplanted tumor animal models were constructed in nude mice, and the growth and volume of tumors were observed.After 8 weeks, EGFL7 mRNA and protein in transplanted tumor tissues were detected.Moreover, Anti-CD34, VEGF and TSP1 were stained by the immuno- chemistry method, and MMP-2 and TIMP2 mRNA were detected by RT-PCR.Results EGFL7 mRNA was significantly down regulated in pshEGFL7 group.In psh EGFL7 group, the tumor volume was 1.86 ± 0.65 cm3,MVD was 20.84 ± 6.38, while in control group, the tumor volume was 4.86 ± 1.15 cm3, MVD was 39.48±9.01.In EGFL7 group, TSP1 protein presented positive, and VEGF protein presented weakly positive or negative.The expression of MMP-2 mRNA decreased, TIMP2 mRNA increased in pshEGFL7 group, and it was significantly different compared with control group( P ＜0.01 ).Conclusion RNA interference targeting at EGFL7 gene can balance TSP1/VEGF, through regulating the expression of MMP-2/TIMP2 to impair angiogenesis of stomach cancer in nude mice.     

EGFL7基因沉默对裸鼠胃癌血管生成的影响

Objective To investigate the effect of short hairpin RNA (shRNA) targeting at epidermal growth factor-1 ike domain 7 ( EGFL7 ) gene on angiogenesis of stomach carcinoma and its mechanism in nude mice.Methods shRNA targeting at EGFL7 gene was constructed and transfected into SGC-7901 cells (pshEGFL7 group), meanwhile, the cells transfected with vector plasmids were used as control group.Positive clones were selected and the transplanted tumor animal models were constructed in nude mice, and the growth and volume of tumors were observed.After 8 weeks, EGFL7 mRNA and protein in transplanted tumor tissues were detected.Moreover, Anti-CD34, VEGF and TSP1 were stained by the immuno- chemistry method, and MMP-2 and TIMP2 mRNA were detected by RT-PCR.Results EGFL7 mRNA was significantly down regulated in pshEGFL7 group.In psh EGFL7 group, the tumor volume was 1.86 ± 0.65 cm3,MVD was 20.84 ± 6.38, while in control group, the tumor volume was 4.86 ± 1.15 cm3, MVD was 39.48±9.01.In EGFL7 group, TSP1 protein presented positive, and VEGF protein presented weakly positive or negative.The expression of MMP-2 mRNA decreased, TIMP2 mRNA increased in pshEGFL7 group, and it was significantly different compared with control group( P ＜0.01 ).Conclusion RNA interference targeting at EGFL7 gene can balance TSP1/VEGF, through regulating the expression of MMP-2/TIMP2 to impair angiogenesis of stomach cancer in nude mice.     

热性惊厥患儿血清褪黑素水平和细胞免疫功能的变化及其临床意义

Objective To investigate the changes of melatonin and cellular immunological function in children with febrile seizures and its clinical significance. Methods 50 children, including 23 cases with complex febrile seizure (CFS) and 27 cases with simple febrile seizure (SFS) , and 25 cases with upper respiratory infections children selected as control group were enrolled in this study. Serum melato- nin was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and cellular immunological function was measured by flow eytomcter. Results The levels of serum melatonin in the 3 groups of CFS, SFS, control were(14. 91±2. 61) ng/L, (20. 72±2. 54) ng/L, (23.93± 2. Ol) ng/L, respectively. The melatonin levels in CFS children were significantly decreased than that in control group and SFS children (P <0. O1). CD3 + ,CD4 +, the ratio of CD4 + /CD8 + and CD8 + in CFS group were significantly decreased than that in control group and SFS group (P <0.01). The ratio of CD4 +/CD8 + in SFS group was significantly decreased than that in control group (P <0.05), but CD3 + ,CD4 + and CD8 + had no statistics significance among these groups(P >0. 05). The serum rnelatonin level were positive related withdecreaseddegreeofCD3+,CD4+ andtberatioofCD4+ /CDS+ (r≥0. 472, P <0.05). Conclusion The disorder cfcellular immunological function was possible related with the loss of serum melatonin, and the loss of serum melatonin maybe one of the reasons for febrile seizures relapse and brain injured.     

热性惊厥患儿血清褪黑素水平和细胞免疫功能的变化及其临床意义

Objective To investigate the changes of melatonin and cellular immunological function in children with febrile seizures and its clinical significance. Methods 50 children, including 23 cases with complex febrile seizure (CFS) and 27 cases with simple febrile seizure (SFS) , and 25 cases with upper respiratory infections children selected as control group were enrolled in this study. Serum melato- nin was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and cellular immunological function was measured by flow eytomcter. Results The levels of serum melatonin in the 3 groups of CFS, SFS, control were(14. 91±2. 61) ng/L, (20. 72±2. 54) ng/L, (23.93± 2. Ol) ng/L, respectively. The melatonin levels in CFS children were significantly decreased than that in control group and SFS children (P <0. O1). CD3 + ,CD4 +, the ratio of CD4 + /CD8 + and CD8 + in CFS group were significantly decreased than that in control group and SFS group (P <0.01). The ratio of CD4 +/CD8 + in SFS group was significantly decreased than that in control group (P <0.05), but CD3 + ,CD4 + and CD8 + had no statistics significance among these groups(P >0. 05). The serum rnelatonin level were positive related withdecreaseddegreeofCD3+,CD4+ andtberatioofCD4+ /CDS+ (r≥0. 472, P <0.05). Conclusion The disorder cfcellular immunological function was possible related with the loss of serum melatonin, and the loss of serum melatonin maybe one of the reasons for febrile seizures relapse and brain injured.     

热性惊厥患儿血清褪黑素水平和细胞免疫功能的变化及其临床意义

Objective To investigate the changes of melatonin and cellular immunological function in children with febrile seizures and its clinical significance. Methods 50 children, including 23 cases with complex febrile seizure (CFS) and 27 cases with simple febrile seizure (SFS) , and 25 cases with upper respiratory infections children selected as control group were enrolled in this study. Serum melato- nin was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and cellular immunological function was measured by flow eytomcter. Results The levels of serum melatonin in the 3 groups of CFS, SFS, control were(14. 91±2. 61) ng/L, (20. 72±2. 54) ng/L, (23.93± 2. Ol) ng/L, respectively. The melatonin levels in CFS children were significantly decreased than that in control group and SFS children (P <0. O1). CD3 + ,CD4 +, the ratio of CD4 + /CD8 + and CD8 + in CFS group were significantly decreased than that in control group and SFS group (P <0.01). The ratio of CD4 +/CD8 + in SFS group was significantly decreased than that in control group (P <0.05), but CD3 + ,CD4 + and CD8 + had no statistics significance among these groups(P >0. 05). The serum rnelatonin level were positive related withdecreaseddegreeofCD3+,CD4+ andtberatioofCD4+ /CDS+ (r≥0. 472, P <0.05). Conclusion The disorder cfcellular immunological function was possible related with the loss of serum melatonin, and the loss of serum melatonin maybe one of the reasons for febrile seizures relapse and brain injured.     

热性惊厥患儿血清褪黑素水平和细胞免疫功能的变化及其临床意义

Objective To investigate the changes of melatonin and cellular immunological function in children with febrile seizures and its clinical significance. Methods 50 children, including 23 cases with complex febrile seizure (CFS) and 27 cases with simple febrile seizure (SFS) , and 25 cases with upper respiratory infections children selected as control group were enrolled in this study. Serum melato- nin was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and cellular immunological function was measured by flow eytomcter. Results The levels of serum melatonin in the 3 groups of CFS, SFS, control were(14. 91±2. 61) ng/L, (20. 72±2. 54) ng/L, (23.93± 2. Ol) ng/L, respectively. The melatonin levels in CFS children were significantly decreased than that in control group and SFS children (P <0. O1). CD3 + ,CD4 +, the ratio of CD4 + /CD8 + and CD8 + in CFS group were significantly decreased than that in control group and SFS group (P <0.01). The ratio of CD4 +/CD8 + in SFS group was significantly decreased than that in control group (P <0.05), but CD3 + ,CD4 + and CD8 + had no statistics significance among these groups(P >0. 05). The serum rnelatonin level were positive related withdecreaseddegreeofCD3+,CD4+ andtberatioofCD4+ /CDS+ (r≥0. 472, P <0.05). Conclusion The disorder cfcellular immunological function was possible related with the loss of serum melatonin, and the loss of serum melatonin maybe one of the reasons for febrile seizures relapse and brain injured.     

热性惊厥患儿血清褪黑素水平和细胞免疫功能的变化及其临床意义

Objective To investigate the changes of melatonin and cellular immunological function in children with febrile seizures and its clinical significance. Methods 50 children, including 23 cases with complex febrile seizure (CFS) and 27 cases with simple febrile seizure (SFS) , and 25 cases with upper respiratory infections children selected as control group were enrolled in this study. Serum melato- nin was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and cellular immunological function was measured by flow eytomcter. Results The levels of serum melatonin in the 3 groups of CFS, SFS, control were(14. 91±2. 61) ng/L, (20. 72±2. 54) ng/L, (23.93± 2. Ol) ng/L, respectively. The melatonin levels in CFS children were significantly decreased than that in control group and SFS children (P <0. O1). CD3 + ,CD4 +, the ratio of CD4 + /CD8 + and CD8 + in CFS group were significantly decreased than that in control group and SFS group (P <0.01). The ratio of CD4 +/CD8 + in SFS group was significantly decreased than that in control group (P <0.05), but CD3 + ,CD4 + and CD8 + had no statistics significance among these groups(P >0. 05). The serum rnelatonin level were positive related withdecreaseddegreeofCD3+,CD4+ andtberatioofCD4+ /CDS+ (r≥0. 472, P <0.05). Conclusion The disorder cfcellular immunological function was possible related with the loss of serum melatonin, and the loss of serum melatonin maybe one of the reasons for febrile seizures relapse and brain injured.     

谈病人满意度管理

病人满意度管理直接关系到医院的声誉和医疗市场.医院要从医院服务层次、医疗服务模式、医学人文精神和社会价值观等五个方面来管理病人满意度,建立起全程的、科学的、规范的满意度管理机制,从而更好地为医院赢得声誉、争取市场.     

小檗碱调节外阴阴道假丝酵母菌病小鼠阴道组织免疫状态的实验研究

目的 观察小檗碱对外阴阴道假丝酵母菌病小鼠阴道组织免疫状态的影响.方法 采用雌激素化+阴道灌洗白假丝酵母菌菌液,构建外阴阴道假丝酵母菌病小鼠模型.实验分为正常组、模型组、实验组(小檗碱低、中、高剂量)和制霉菌素组.干预10天,在接菌后的4d、7d、14d观察小鼠阴道组织中TGF-β1、IL-2的表达水平.结果 造模成功后,小鼠阴道组织中的TGF-β1表达水平明显上调、IL-2表达水平明显下调(P＜0.05);经过阴道灌洗,小檗碱高剂量组、制霉菌素组阴道组织中TGF-β1表达水平均有明显下调、IL-2表达水平有明显上调(P＜0.05);与制霉菌素组比较,小檗碱高剂量阴道组织中TGF-β1、IL-2表达水平均有明显差异(P＜0.05).结论 小檗碱可以调节阴道局部的免疫系统.     

From the end of the world to the top of the world

I've been on the road a bit this summer. Because of the kind generosity of my London broker, Lloyd and Partners, Ltd., I've been allowed the unique opportunity to have an insider's view of the London market. I observed an interesting renewal situation and sat with underwriters in their boxes amid the hallowed (at least to us insurance geeks) trappings of Lloyd's. I spent several lovely days in Hanover with my long‐time lead reinsurer, Hanover Re, while trying desperately to keep up with my own work back home. It's been stimulating and thought‐provoking, and I know I won't ever view the purchase of insurance in the same way.