Clinical Impact of Drug Adherence of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Children with Ph-Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia / Journal of the Korean Cancer Association, 대한암학회지

Purpose@#This study aimed to explore the impact of ABL1–tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) adherence on the survival of chromosome-positive (Ph+) acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) children and clarify the potential predictors of patients’ prognosis from TKIs intake practices. @*Materials and Methods@#Ninety newly diagnosed Ph+ ALL patients who received TKIs were enrolled. We collected the baseline characteristics and adverse events in all children; moreover, TKIs adherence was measured by an eight-item Morisky medication adherence scale (MMAS-8). Progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) analysis were performed, and risk factors for PFS and OS were evaluated. @*Results@#Among all patients, 69 cases were regarded as adherers, while 21 were non-adherers. The median duration of TKIs interruption was significantly prolonged in the non-adherence group than in the adherence group (13 [0-101] vs. 56 [11-128], p < 0.001). Additionally, dose reduction occurred in 55.2% of non-adherers versus 23.0% of adherers (p=0.002). The PFS and OS in adherers were significantly higher versus non-adherers (p=0.020 and p=0.039). MMAS-8 score was an independent risk factor for PFS (p=0.010) and OS (p=0.031). Among non-adherers, the median OS was only 23.1% (4.2%-42%) in patients aged ≤ 10 years versus 54.4% (38.8%-70%) in adolescents. Most of the patients who experienced TKIs non-adherence suffered pancytopenia. @*Conclusion@#TKIs adherence during treatment significantly influenced the survival of pediatric Ph+ ALL patients, and non-adherers with age ≤ 10 years were more vulnerable to TKIs disruption. The cumulative TKIs dose should be especially emphasized to patients with age ≤ 10 years, which may result in an inferior achievement of relevant treatment milestones.

Dajianzhong decoction in treating visceral pain of irritable bowel syndrome based on ERK 1/2/nuclear factor kB signal pathway / 解剖学报

Objective To investigate whether Dajianzhong decoction can treat visceral pain of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) by interfering with ERK1/2/nuclear factor kB (NF-kB) pathway and its downstream molecules.Methods The IBS visceral pain rat model was prepared by method such as mother-infant separation, acetic acid enema, and intraperitoneal injection of chicken ovalbumin. Rats were randomly divided into normal control group (normal saline), model group (normal saline), Dajianzhong decoction (10.8 g/kg) treatment group, and the control group of pinaverium bromide (45 mg/kg). Eight rats in each group were given intragastrically for 14 days. To evaluate the visceral sensitivity of rats, abdominal withdrawal reaction (AWR) was used ; the expression of ERK1/2 mRNA, NF-kB mRNA, cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)mRNA, and matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) mRNA in colon tissue of rats in each group were detected by Real-time PCR; Immunohistochemistry staining method was used to detect the expression of NF-kB and COX-2 in the colon tissue of each group. Results Compared with the normal rats, AWR scores of model rats increased significantly at 60, 40 and 20 mmHg pressure (P0.05). Conclusion Dajianzhong decoction can play a role in treating visceral pain of irritable bowel syndrome ( IBS) by interfering ERK1/2/NF-kB pathway and its downstream molecules..

Effect of Da Jianzhongtang on Visceral Pain in Rats with Irritable Bowel Syndrome / 中国实验方剂学杂志

Objective:To investigate the effects of Da Jianzhongtang on substance P （SP）， mast cells （MC）， Toll like receptor 2 （TLR2）， TLR4 on MC model and nuclear transcription factor （NF）-<italic>κ</italic>B p65 in visceral pain rats with irritable bowel syndrome （IBS）， and explore its mechanism of action on IBS visceral pain. Method:Forty-eight 3-day-old SD rats were randomly divided into 6 groups： the control group （control）， irritable bowel syndrome group （IBS）， ketotifen group （Ketotifen，0.18 mg·kg^-1）， Da Jianzhongtang low， medium and high dose groups （DJZT-L， DJZT-M， DJZT-H，2.16，1.08，0.54 g·kg^-1）， with 8 rats in each group. Intragastric administration lasted for 2 weeks. Maternal separation method was used to establish the IBS visceral pain model in rats. The visceral sensitivity of rats was evaluated at 60， 40 and 20 mmHg （1 mmHg≈0.133 kPa） with Abdominal wall withdrawal response （AWR） scale. SP and NF-<italic>κ</italic>B p65 protein expression levels in colon tissue were detected with Western blotting technique. TLR2 and TLR4 proteins on mast cell membrane were detected by immunofluorescence staining. The degranulation rate of mast cells in colon tissue was detected by toluidine blue staining. Result:Compared with normal rats， AWR scores of model rats significantly increased at 60， 40， and 20 mmHg pressure （<italic>P</italic><0.05，<italic>P</italic><0.01）， the degranulation rate of mast cells in colon tissue and SP protein expression in colon tissue significantly increased （<italic>P</italic><0.01）， TLR2， TLR4， and nuclear NF-<italic>κ</italic>B p65 expression on mast cell membrane significantly increased （<italic>P</italic><0.01）. Compared with model rats， the AWR scores of DJZT-H group （pressure of 40， 20 mmHg） and DJZT-M group （pressure of 60， 40， 20 mmHg） significantly decreased. Meanwhile， the degranulation rate of colon mast cells， and the SP， TLR2， TLR4， and NF-<italic>κ</italic>B p65 expression also significantly decreased （<italic>P</italic><0.05，<italic>P</italic><0.01）. Conclusion:Da Jianzhongtang can affect mast cell activity and finally decrease visceral pain of IBS rats by down-regulating SP in colon tissue.

Expression and distribution of calcium-binding protein S100P in human placenta during pregnancy

S100P is a member of the S100 family of calcium-binding proteins, and it participates in pathophysiological events, such as tumor growth and invasion. Based on the striking similarities between trophoblast cells and tumor cells with regard to proliferative and invasive properties, we raised the question of whether and how S100P expresses in trophoblast cells during development. This study aimed to investigate the expression pattern of S100P in the human placenta during pregnancy development. In this experimental study, we collected 16 first-trimester placental tissues, 10 second-trimester placental tissues, and 12 term placentas. The mRNA expression levels of S100P were detected by reverse-transcription-polymerase chain reaction [RT-PCR] and quantitative real-time PCR, the protein expression levels were detected by western blot, and the localization of S100P was measured by immunohistochemical staining. The values obtained from PCR and western blot analysis were expressed as the mean +/- SD. Levene's test was used to test equal variances, and one-way analysis of variance [ANOVA] was used to evaluate differences between groups. Protein and mRNA expression of S100P could be detected in placenta during pregnancy, with minor higher levels in first-trimester [p>0.05]. Immunohistochemical staining revealed that S100P protein was strongly expressed in syncytiotrophoblasts, and moderate expression was detected in villous cytotrophoblasts and cytotrophoblast columns. The S100P protein was localized to both cytoplasm and nuclei in syncytiotrophoblasts, while it only existed in the cytoplasm of cytotrophoblasts. S100P was strongly detected in human placenta during pregnancy. The specific expression and distribution of S100P in human placenta throughout gestation suggested that S100P function might vary with its location in the placenta

Effect of bone morphogenetic protein 7 on differentiation of adipose derived mesenchymal stem cells into brown adipocytes in rats / 中国医学科学院学报

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate the effect of bone morphogenetic protein(BMP7)on the differentiation of adipose derived mesenchymal stem cells(AD-MSCs)isolated from different adipose tissues into brown adipocytes in rats.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Primary AD-MSCs were isolated from rate interscapular brown adipose tissue(iBAT),inguinal subcutaneous white adipose tissue(sWAT),and epididymal white adipose tissue(eWAT),respectively,and then cultivated in vitro. Differentiation of AD-MSCs into brown adipocytes was induced by BMP7. The characteristics of brown adipocytes were detected by immunofluorescence staining and oil red staining of cells. The expression levels of brown adipocyte-related genes were detected by polymerase chain reaction.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>AD-MSCs from iBAT and sWAT were differentiated into cluster multilocular cells,which were stained red by oil red "O"staining and showed uncoupling protein 1-positive by immunofluorescent staining method. AD-MSCs from eWAT had a small number of scattered multilocular cells and showed uncoupling protein 1-negative. The results of reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction showed that the uncoupling protein 1 gene was highly expressed in the iBAT group and sWAT group but was negative in the eWAT group.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>AD-MSCs isolated from different adipose tissues in rats have different gene expression profiles and differentiation potentials.</p>

Impact of sub-chronic aluminium-maltolate exposure on catabolism of amyloid precursor protein in rats / 生物医学与环境科学（英文）

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the impact of sub-chronic Aluminium-maltolate [Al(mal)3] exposure on the catabolism of amyloid precursor protein (APP) in rats.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Forty adult male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into five groups: the control group, the maltolate group (7.56 mg/kg BW), and the Al(mal)3 groups (0.27, 0.54, and 1.08 mg/kg BW, respectively). Control rats were administered with 0.9% normal saline through intraperitoneal (i.p.) injection. Maltolate and Al(mal)3 were administered to the rats also through i.p. injections. Administration was conducted daily for two months. Rat neural behavior was examined using open field tests (OFT). And the protein expressions and their mRNAs transcription related with APP catabolism were studied using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The expressions of APP, β-site APP cleaving enzyme 1 (BACE1) and presenilin-1 (PS1) proteins and their mRNAs transcription increased gradually with the increase of Al(mal)3 doses (P<0.05). The enzyme activity of BACE1 in the 0.54 and 1.08 mg/kg Al(mal)3 groups increased significantly (P<0.05). The expression of β-amyloid protein (Aβ) 1-40 gradually decreased while the protein expression of Aβ1-42 increased gradually with the increase of Al(mal)3 doses (P<0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Result from our study suggested that one of the possible mechanisms that Al(mal)3 can cause neurotoxicity is that Al(mal)3 can increase the generation of Aβ1-42 by facilitating the expressions of APP, β-, and γ-secretase.</p>

Three-dimensional cultures of human endometrial cells on Matrigel mimic in vivo morphology / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>The regulation of endometrial physiology and morphogenesis by the paracrine effectors has been well established using in vivo studies. A more complete understanding of the endometrial function has been delayed due, in part, to a lack of appropriate culture models. In this study, we aimed to simulate the in vivo three-dimensional (3-D) growth pattern of endometrial cells using a 3-D in vitro culture system.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Isolated endometrial epithelial cells, stromal cells and RL95-2 cells were seeded into culture chambers coated with the extracellular matrix Matrigel and observed using light microscopy. Fluorescence staining and immunohistochemistry were used to assess the morphology.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Depending on the culture conditions, epithelial cells and RL95-2 cells formed multicellular structures on Matrigel; stromal cells remained individually distinguishable or grew together to form 3-D lattice-like structures.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Matrigel provided a good microenvironment for culturing endometrial cells. The cells cultured in the Matrigel-coated chambers closely resembled those seen in vivo.</p>

Anti-tumor effect of cisplatin combined with DC vaccine on tumor-bearing mice / 中华肿瘤杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explore the anti-tumor mechanism of the combination of cisplatin with DC vaccine in tumor-bearing mice.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>B16 melanoma cells were treated with cisplatin at the final concentration of 20 µg/ml in vitro for 24 h. The expression of HMGB1, Hsp70 and TGF-β were detected by Western blot. B16 tumor-bearing mouse models were generated. The therapeutic effect of the combination of cisplatin (100 µg/mouse i.p., for sequential 3 days) and intratumoral injection of DC cells (3×10(6)/mouse, twice with a 7-day interval) in the tumor-bearing mouse models was evaluated. Expression of MHC II, ICAM-1 and CD86 was analyzed by flow cytometry. The mice were sacrificed at 28 days after tumor cell inoculation. The tumors were removed and weighed, and tissue samples were taken for pathological examination. Tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL) were isolated by discontinuous gradient centrifugation. The distribution of T-reg and CD8(+) T cells in the TIL was analyzed by flow cytometry, and the ratio of CD8(+) T/T-reg was determined. The activity of cytotoxic lymphocytes (CTL) was determined by microcytotoxicity assay.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Cisplatin enhanced both the B16 cell apoptosis and HMGB1 expression. After loading with cisplatin-treated cell lysate, the expression of MHC II, ICAM-1 and CD86 on DC cells were (47.5 ± 8.8)%, (35.5 ± 8.3)% and (36.2 ± 9.2)%, respectively. At 28 days after tumor cell inoculation, the tumor weight of the control group was (2.1 ± 0.6) g, that of the cisplatin group was (0.3 ± 0.2) g and that of cisplatin + DC vaccine group was (0.5 ± 0.2) g, showing a significant inhibition of tumor growth (P < 0.01). Furthermore, the CD8(+) T/T-reg ratio and CTL activity in TIL were also significantly enhanced in the tumor-bearing mice treated with cisplatin + DC vaccine. When the effector-to-target ratio was 20:1, 10:1 and 5:1, the CTL activity in the cisplatin + DC vaccine treated mice was (25.0 ± 5.0)%, (22.0 ± 6.0)% and (14.0 ± 4.0)%, respectively, significantly higher than (8.2 ± 3.6)%, (6.7 ± 1.8)% and (3.6 ± 1.9)%, respectively, in the control group (all P < 0.01).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Cisplatin promotes the anti-tumor effect of DC vaccine by down-regulating T-reg cells and enhancing the CTL activity in tumors.</p>

Pregnancy outcomes of repeated cycles of in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer / 中华男科学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To analyze the pregnancy outcomes of repeated IVF-ET cycles.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>We retrospectively analyzed 702 repeated IVF-ET cycles (503 cases) performed in our center from 2006 to 2008, among which 191 cycles (Group A) had failed previously in other hospitals and 511 (Group B) in ours, focusing on the relationship of pregnancy outcomes with the number of repeated IVF-ET cycles and the age of the patients.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>In Group A, there were no significant differences in pregnancy rates among the patients with 1, 2 or > 2 previously failed cycles (56.56% vs 66.67% vs 61.54%), while the numbers of oocytes obtained were significantly decreased (8.51 +/- 4.60 vs 8.48 +/- 3.32 vs 4.86 +/- 2.96) and the serum levels of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) remarkably increased ([7.31 +/- 3.66] mIU/mL vs [6.83 +/- 2.35] mIU/mL vs [11.58 +/- 11.40] mIU/mL) in those with > 2 previous failures. In Group B, the results of the first IVF-ET cycle in our center showed that the number of oocytes obtained and the E2 level on the day of hCG injection were markedly decreased in the patients with 2 previously failed cycles (6.66 +/- 4.58 vs 9.59 +/- 4.30 and 2 396.87 +/- 1 602.02 vs 4 061.17 +/- 2 255.63), and so were the pregnancy rate, oocyte number, intimal thickness and essential FSH level in those with > 2 previous failures, but no significant differences were found in the rate of pregnancy, number of oocytes obtained, number of embryos transplanted and rate of abortions in those with 1 previous failure. The pregnancy and implantation rates of the repeated IVF-ET cycles were significantly reduced in the female patients aged < 38 years and with > 3 previously failed cycles, as well as in those aged > 38 years and with 1 - 4 previous failures, but not in those aged < 38 years and with < 3 previous failures in Group B.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The pregnancy outcome of repeated IVF-ET cycles was not correlated with the number of the cycles, but maybe directly with different protocols in different reproductive centers. The rate of pregnancy was obviously decreased in patients that underwent over 4 repeated IVF-ET cycles, but had no obvious correlation with the number of cycles in those that received 1 - 3 cycles in the same reproductive center. The age of the patient influences the results of repeated IVF-ET cycles, and both pregnancy and implantation rates may decrease in those aged > 38 years.</p>

Establishment of human embryonic stem cell line NJGLLhES1 / 中华男科学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To report the derivation and characterization of a new human embryonic stem cell (hESC) line NJGLLhES1.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>From the inner cell mass of frozen-thawed human embryos and with ICR mouse embryonic fibroblasts as the feeder layer, we established a new human embryonic stem cell line, which was named NJGLLhES1. We detected the karyotype of the cell line, determined the expressions of alkaline phosphatase, the specific cell surface antigens SSEA-3, SSEA-4, TRA-1-60, TRA-1-81 and the marker gene Oct-4, and examined the formation of embryoids and teratomas.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>NJGLLhES1 was maintained for over 1 year in vitro, with the morphological characteristics of hESC, a normal karyotype, positive expressions of alkaline phosphatase and specific cell marker genes, and the potential of forming embryoids and teratomas.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>A new human embryonic stem cell line NJGLLhES1 was successfully established, which remains karyotypically and phenotypically stable, undifferentiated and capable of self-renewal and pluripotential differentiation.</p>

Expression and clinical significance of Ephrin-A1 in primary hepatocellular carcinoma / 中华外科杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the expression and clinical significance of Ephrin-A1 mRNA and protein expression level in hepatocellular carcinoma.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and immunohistochemistry technique were used to detect the expression of the Ephrin-A1 mRNA and protein of 40 cases of hepatocellular carcinoma and their corresponding para-cancerous tissues and 10 cases of normal liver tissues. The relationships with its clinical pathology characters were analyzed.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The mRNA of Ephrin-A1 was expressed in all of the 40 cases of hepatocellular carcinoma and their corresponding para-cancerous tissues and 10 cases of normal liver tissues. Semiquantitative analysis showed that the mRNA expression level of Ephrin-A1 in hepatocellular carcinoma (0.5413 +/- 0.1527) was greater than that in corresponding para-cancerous tissues (0.3895 +/- 0.0549, P < 0.05) and normal liver tissues (0.3770 +/- 0.1055, P < 0.05); but between corresponding para-cancerous tissues (0.3895 +/- 0.0549) and normal liver tissues (0.3770 +/- 0.1055), the mRNA expression level had no significant difference (P > 0.05). The positive rates of Ephrin-A1 protein were 20% (2/10) in normal tissues, 35% (14/40) in para-cancerous tissues and 62% (25/40) in hepatocellular carcinoma tissues, respectively; the protein expression level of Ephrin-A1 was gradually rising (chi(2) = 14.762, P < 0.05). The overexpression of Ephrin-A1 protein was correlated with histological differentiation, tumor thrombi in portal vein and lymph node metastasis (P < 0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>The overexpression of Ephrin-A1 protein is correlated with histological differentiation, the lymph node metastasis and tumor thrombi in portal vein. It indicates that Ephrin-A1 may play an important role in the malignancy transformation, invasion progression and metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma.</p>

Synthesis and immunosuppressive activity of new artemisinin derivatives containing polyethylene glycol group / 药学学报

<p><b>AIM</b>To search for new artemisinin derivatives with higher immunosuppressive activity.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Two kinds of new artemisinin derivatives containing polyethylene glycol group were synthesized from dihydroartemisinin via condensation and esterification. These compounds were assayed for their inhibitory activity on ConA-induced T cell proliferation and LPS-induced B cell proliferation.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Twenty three new compounds (2a - 2f, 3a - 3d, 4a - 4f, 6a, 6b and 7a - 7g) were synthesized and identified by 1H NMR and elemental analysis.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>These compounds had immunosuppressive activity in vitro. Among them, the symmetrical substituted compound 2 and 6 had higher activity than mono-substituted compound 3, 4 and 7. Especially, compounds 2a - 2f remarkably exhibited higher inhibition in comparison with artemisinin and artesunate.</p>

Preparing of Al2O3/ZrO2 composite dental ceramics through isostatic pressing technology / 华西口腔医学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To find out how to prepare high-density dental ceramics through isostatic pressing so that sintering shrinkage will be reduced.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>To prepare Al2O3/ZrO2 composite powder first, then to mold through dry-pressing, and to shape the green-body through isostatic pressing. The green-bodies were sintered at the temperature of 1 400 degrees C and kept at the temperature for different period of time (2 h, 3 h, 4 h). After that, the density and fracture strength were measured and the microstructure observed by scanning electron microscope (SEM).</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The sample product's density, line-shrinkage, and fracture strength of ceramics was rising with the sintering time lengthened. The sample product kept under the temperature of 1 400 degrees C for 4 hours, the fracture strength was (497.27 +/- 78.45) MPa and glass phase distributed evenly in the ceramics and the grains were integrated owing to the glass phase. The longer the sintering time, the more even the microstructure was.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The sintering quality and the efficiency were improved through isostatic pressing.</p>

Study on effects of anticancer and immunoregulation of Fuganchun 6 on hepatoma of mouse / 中国中药杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To study the anticancerous effect of Fuganchun 6 (FGC-6) and its immunoregulatory effect on tumor-bearing mice.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>The mice inoculated by H22 cells were divided into 5 groups: model group, 5-Fu group and FGC-6 in high dose, medium dose, and low dose groups. The normal mice were also observed. These mice were treated for 10 days. The weight of tumor mass and mouse were examined. The target-cell-killing activity of NK cells. The proliferation activity of lymphocyte and the production of IL-2 of murine splenocytes were detected respectively. The serum containing FGC-6 was prepared and its inhibition effect on H22 cells was examined by MTT assay and growth curve in vitro.</p><p><b>RESULT</b>Growth of tumor was inhibited markedly by FGC-6 high dose. The inhibition of serum containing FGC-6 on the proliferation of H22 cells in vitro was observerd in a dose and time-dependent manner. The target-cell-killing activity of NK cells and the production of IL-2 of murine splenocytes of model group were lower than those of normal group (P < 0.05). When compared with model group, FGC-6 in high dose elevated the two indexes above-mentioned, and also enhanced the proliferation activity of lymphocyte markedly (P < 0.05). The production of IL-2 of murine splenocytes was also improved when treated by FGC-6 in medium dose (P < 0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>FGC-6 can inhibite the growth of H22 cells markedly and also can strengthen the immunity of H22 transplanted mouse.</p>

Clone and Expression of Loop1 and Loop2 Gene of Hexonof Infectious Canine Hepatitis Virus / 中国生物工程杂志

The mainly antigenic sites for the adenovirus neutraliation are present on Loop1 and Loop2 of hexon.Majority research were focus in the human adenovirus.Little was known on infectious canine hepatitis virus (ICHV), which was also called canine adenovirus typeⅠ.Here,ICHV (the isolated strain) DNA was isolated and purified from the cultured MDCK cells.The Loop1 and Loop2 fragments were amplified by polymerase chain reaction(PCR) method,and then was connected by ligase T4.The target fragment was then connected with vector pET28a.The nucleotide sequence ecoding Loop1 and Loop2 was determined.The nucleotide sequence identity of Loop1 region between the isolated strain and CLL, RI261 and Toronto A26/61 strains is 100%, 100% and 83.8%, and the nucleotide sequence identity of Loop2 region between the isolated strain and CLL, RI261 and Toronto A26/61 strains is 88.1% , 88.1% and 99.3%, and amino acid identity is 93.6%, 93.6% and 98.6%.The recombinant Loop protein was expressed in E.coli and was approximately 36kDa in size,and then was purified. Then BALB/c mice were injected subcutaneously in the back and armpit with the recombinant Loop protein.The anti-ICHV antibody titers of immunized serum was tested by indirect ELISA and the titers were up to 1:320.Western blot demonstrated that immunized sera could specifically combine with ICHV. The research laid a foundation for creating new genetic engineering products of infectious canine hepatitis virus.

Influence of female age on the pregnancy and obstetric outcome in in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer / 中华男科学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the influence of female age on the pregnancy and obstetric outcome of in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer, expecting to select the most suitable strategy for women with different ages.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>One thousand three hundred and one IVF-ET cycles from January 2002 to May 2005 were analyzed retrospectively. All the cycles were divided into five groups by female age: < or = 25, 26 to approximately 29, 30 to approximately 34, 35 to approximately 39 and > or = 40 years.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The pregnancy rate was significantly lower( 58.2%, 60.0%, 52.3%, 45.7% and 29.41% respectively, P < 0.05), and implantation rate was significantly lower too(40.8%, 39.72%, 33.78%, 29.6% and 13.9% respectively, P < 0.05). But the abortion rate increased dramatically (5.3%, 6.8%, 9.7%, 11.6% and 26.7% respectively) and multiple pregnancy rate decreased (57.9%, 45.5%, 41.9%, 46.5% and 6.7% respectively). There were no significant differences about the obstetric results (premature delivery, gestational age, birth weight, caesarean).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>With the age growing, the implantation rate, pregnancy rate and multiple rate decreased, while the abortion rate increased, especially when the age over 40. Suitable controlled ovarian hyperstimulation regimens and improving oocyte quality were described for elder women. For younger women, suitable transfer strategy should be advised to decrease multiple pregnancy without decrease in the ongoing pregnancy rate.</p>

Study on Purification and Identification of Streptavidin / 微生物学通报

The aim of this research is to refine the protocol of purification of SA and identify the character of SA. By utilizing the cold-denaturing method, most of other kinds of protein were screened out and SA was purified from the fermentation broth of L-183 by using the refined affinity chromatography method. The rate of recollection was checked to be 75%～85%. By identification, it is indicated that the molecular weight of self-made SA was 74.5kD, the biotin-combining number 3.2, the activity 11.2u/mg, the pI around 7.4. So, the essential characters of SA are same as described by documents.