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BACKGROUND@#Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) is a minimally invasive interventional technique that provides a novel and effective treatment strategy for neuropathic pain (NP). PRF is advantageous because it does not damage nerves and avoids sensory loss after treatment. At present, animal studies have demonstrated that PRF is safe and effective for relieving the NP associated with sciatic nerve damage in rats with chronic constriction injury (CCI). However, the mechanism through which this effect occurs is unknown. An increasing body of evidence shows that the expression of the P2X ligand-gated ion channel 3 (P2X3) receptor is closely related to NP; this study was to investigate whether the expression of this receptor is involved in NP relief due to PRF.@*METHODS@#A total of 36 healthy adult male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into three groups: Sham group, CCI group, and PRF group. The right sciatic nerve was ligated in CCI group and PRF group to establish a CCI model; the right sciatic nerve was separated but not ligated in Sham group. On day 14 after the operation, PRF was administered to the ligated sciatic nerve in PRF group (42°C, 45 V, 2 min). A non-live electrode was placed at the exposed sciatic nerve for the rats in Sham and CCI groups. The hindpaw withdrawal threshold (HWT) and thermal withdrawal latency (TWL) were measured at the right hindpaw at different time points before and after PRF or sham therapy. On day 28 after treatment, the dorsal root ganglion (DRG) and spinal dorsal horn of the right L4-6 were harvested from each group to determine the mRNA and protein levels of the P2X3 receptor.@*RESULTS@#On day 28 after PRF treatment, the HWT (8.33 ± 0.67 g vs. 3.62 ± 0.48 g) and TWL (25.42 ± 1.90 s vs. 15.10 ± 1.71 s) were significantly higher in PRF group as compared to CCI group (P < 0.05). The mRNA expression of the P2X3 receptor in the DRG in PRF group was 23.7% lower than that in CCI group (P < 0.05), in the spinal dorsal horns in PRF group was 22.7% lower than that in CCI group (P < 0.05). The protein expression of the P2X3 receptor in the DRG in PRF group was 27.8% lower than that in CCI group (P < 0.05), in the spinal dorsal horns in PRF group was 35.6% lower than that in CCI group (P < 0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#PRF possibly reduces NP in CCI rats by inhibiting the expression of the P2X3 receptor in the L4-6 DRG and spinal dorsal horns.
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Background@#Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) is a minimally invasive interventional technique that provides a novel and effective treatment strategy for neuropathic pain (NP). PRF is advantageous because it does not damage nerves and avoids sensory loss after treatment. At present, animal studies have demonstrated that PRF is safe and effective for relieving the NP associated with sciatic nerve damage in rats with chronic constriction injury (CCI). However, the mechanism through which this effect occurs is unknown. An increasing body of evidence shows that the expression of the P2X ligand-gated ion channel 3 (P2X3) receptor is closely related to NP; this study was to investigate whether the expression of this receptor is involved in NP relief due to PRF.@*Methods@#A total of 36 healthy adult male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into three groups: Sham group, CCI group, and PRF group. The right sciatic nerve was ligated in CCI group and PRF group to establish a CCI model; the right sciatic nerve was separated but not ligated in Sham group. On day 14 after the operation, PRF was administered to the ligated sciatic nerve in PRF group (42°C, 45 V, 2 min). A non-live electrode was placed at the exposed sciatic nerve for the rats in Sham and CCI groups. The hindpaw withdrawal threshold (HWT) and thermal withdrawal latency (TWL) were measured at the right hindpaw at different time points before and after PRF or sham therapy. On day 28 after treatment, the dorsal root ganglion (DRG) and spinal dorsal horn of the right L4–6 were harvested from each group to determine the mRNA and protein levels of the P2X3 receptor.@*Results@#On day 28 after PRF treatment, the HWT (8.33 ± 0.67 g vs. 3.62 ± 0.48 g) and TWL (25.42 ± 1.90 s vs. 15.10 ± 1.71 s) were significantly higher in PRF group as compared to CCI group (P < 0.05). The mRNA expression of the P2X3 receptor in the DRG in PRF group was 23.7% lower than that in CCI group (P < 0.05), in the spinal dorsal horns in PRF group was 22.7% lower than that in CCI group (P < 0.05). The protein expression of the P2X3 receptor in the DRG in PRF group was 27.8% lower than that in CCI group (P < 0.05), in the spinal dorsal horns in PRF group was 35.6% lower than that in CCI group (P < 0.05).@*Conclusion@#PRF possibly reduces NP in CCI rats by inhibiting the expression of the P2X3 receptor in the L4–6 DRG and spinal dorsal horns.
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@#Objective To investigate the long-term effect of pulsed radiofrequency on the expression of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) in dorsal root ganglion of rats with chronic constriction injury. Methods A total of 36 Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into sham group (n=12), model group (n=12) and treatment group (n=12). The sciatic nerve was ligated in the model group and the treatment group, and the treatment group was treated with pulsed radiofrequency on the injured nerve for 120 seconds. Hindpaw withdrawl threshold (HWT) was measured before treatment, and seven days, 14 days, 21 days and 28 days after treatment. After HWT, the right L4-6 dorsal root ganglions were tested the CGRP expression using RT-qPCR and ELISA. Results HWT gradually increased in the treatment group after treatment, and was higher than that in the model group since seven days after treatment (P<0.05), similar to that of the sham group 21 days and 28 days after treatment (P>0.05). The transcription and translation levels of CGRP were both significantly lower in the treatment group than in the model group (P<0.01).Conclusion Pulsed radiofrequency might relieve the neuropathic pain through reducing CGRP expression in dorsal root ganglion in a long term.
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Objective To investigate drug resistance genes and epidemic characteristics of β-lactamase carried by carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) in the respiratory intensive care unit(RICU) in a hospital.Methods Clinically isolated CRAB from RICU patients in October-December 2015 were collected.Five drug resistance genes (KPC-2,IMP,VIM,NDM-1,OXA-23) were specifically amplified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR),amplified products were performed agarose gel electrophoresis and sequencing analysis,the homology was analyzed with pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE).Results A total of 22 CRAB strains were isolated in October-December 2015,19 (86.36％) of which were isolated from sputum.The resistance rate of 22 CRAB strains to compound sulfamethoxazole was 59.09 ％,resistance rate to minocycline was 9.09 ％,all were sensitive to polymyxin B,resistance rates to other antimicrobial agents were more than 80％.Three kinds of resistance genes KPC-2,IMP and NDM-1 were not found by PCR amplification,positive rates of VIM and OXA-23 were both 100％.PFGE homology analysis revealed that 22 strains were divided into 13 different types,each type contained 1-5 strains,9 types(69.23％) contained only 1 strain respectively,the other 4 types (30.77％) contained 2-5 strains.A5,A7,and A8;A9,A11,A14,A19 and A22;A4,A10 and A12;A16 and A18 were of the same type respectively.Conclusion The main types of β-lactamase-resistant genes of CRAB in RICU are VIM and OXA-23.Homology analysis shows a small parts are of the same clone strains,which reveals epidemic of a small scale.
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Objective To analyze the status of quality indicators(QI) on specimen acceptability and establish preliminary qual ity specification.Methods Web based External Quality Assessment system was used to collect data of laboratories partici pated in "Medical quality control indicators in clinical laboratory" from 2015 to 2017,including once in 2015 and 2017 and twice in 2016.Rate and sigma scales were used to evaluate incorrect sample type,incorrect sample container,incorrect fill level and anticoagulant sample clotted.The 25th percentile (P25) and 75th percentile (P75) of the distribution of each QI were employed to establish the high,medium and low specification.Results 5 346,7 593,5 950 and 6 874 laboratories sub mitted the survey results respectively.The P50 of biochemistry (except incorrect fill level),immunology and microbiology reach to 6σ.The P50 of clinical laboratory is 4 to 6σ except for incorrect sample container.There is no significant change of the continuous survey results.Based on results in 2017 to establish the quality specification,the P25 and P75 of the four QIs is 0 and 0.084 4 ％,0 and 0.047 6 ％,0 and 0.114 2 ％,0 and 0.078 4 ％,respectively.Conclusion According to the results of the survey,most laboratories had a faire performance in biochemistry,immunology and microbiology,and clinical laboratory needs to be strengthened.Laboratories should strengthen the laboratory information system construction to ensure the actual and reliable data collection,and make a long time monitoring to achieve a better quality.
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Objective To observe the behavioral and the histopathology changes and expression of NR2B subunit in spinal dorsal horn in chronic constriction injury (CCI) rats after pulsed radiofrequency (PRF). Methods Forty-eight adult Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into Sham-Sham (SS), Sham-PRF (SP), CCI-Sham (CS) and CCI-PRF (CP) groups. The right sciatic nerves (SNs) of the CS and CP groups were ligated to create the CCI model. For the SS and SP groups, the right SNs were separated without ligation. The CP and SP groups accepted PRF at the ligation site 15 days after modeling, while the electrode was placed in rats in the SS and CS groups without elec-tricity. The hindpaw withdrawal threshold (HWT) was measured before and 3, 7, 11, 15 days after modeling, and 1, 3, 7, 11, 15 days after treatment. The right SNs at ligation sites were assessed with optical microscopic score 15 days after treatment, and the NR2B expression in the L4-6 spinal dorsal horn were determined with Western blotting. Results HWT was significantly shorter in the CS and CP groups than in the SS and SP groups after modeling, and was more in the CP group than in the CS group. Under the optical microscope, the axonal diame-ter and myelin sheath thickness increased in the CP group compared to those in the CS group (P<0.01), the NR2B expression was less in the CP group than in the CS group after treatment (F=10.769, P<0.05). Conclusion PRF may reduce hyperalgesia and repair damaged SNs in CCI-induced neuropathic pain, which may associate with inhibition of the NR2B subunit expression in spinal dorsal horn.
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<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>Pain physicians pay close attention to neuropathic pain (NP), since there is currently no ideal treatment. Radial shock wave therapy (RSWT) is a noninvasive treatment to chronic pain of soft tissue disorders. So far, there is no information on the use of RSWT for the treatment of NP. Therefore we observe the effects of RSWT on a NP model induced by chronic constriction injury (CCI) in rats.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Four different energy densities (1.0, 1.5, 2.0 and 2.5 bar) RSWT administered as a single session or repeated sessions in rats with NP induced by CCI of the sciatic nerve. The analgesic effect was assessed by measuring mechanical withdrawal threshold (MWT) and thermal withdrawal latency (TWL). The safety was assessed through calculating sciatic functional index (SFI).</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>MWT and TWL increased after a single session of RSWT from day 1 to day 5 but returned to baseline levels by day 10. Following repeated sessions of RSWT, both the MWT and TWL were significantly higher than NP group (P < 0.01) for at least 4 weeks. In addition, no significant changes of SFI were observed in any groups after repeated sessions of RSWT and no increased pain or other side effects in any animals.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>A single session of RSWT is rapidly effective in the treatment of CCI, but the efficacy maintained in a short period. However, repeated sessions of RSWT have prolonged efficacy.</p>
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Animals , Male , Chronic Pain , Therapeutics , High-Energy Shock Waves , Neuralgia , Therapeutics , Rats, Sprague-Dawley , Sciatic NerveABSTRACT
Objective To explore the relationship between the HLA-G 14 bp insertion/deletion polymorphism and the infection of Epstein-Barr virus(EBV) for children.Methods The study genotyped HLA-G 14 bp insertion/deletion polymorphism of 102 infectious mononucleosis children and 165 normal controls by PCR-PAGE,detected the plasma sHLA-G level of 51 infectious mononucleosis children and 146 normal controls by ELISA.Results A significant difference was observed for the frequencies of the HLA-G 14 bp genotype between the two groups( x2 =6.742,P=0.034 ),and a significant difference was also observed for the 14 bp allele frequencies between the two groups( x2 =6.672,P=0.01 ).The plasma sHLA-G levels in the infectious mononucleosis children were dramatically higher than that in normal controls,and a significant difference was observed between the two groups( Z=-9.472,P＜0.01 ).Among the infectious mononucleosis children,levels of sHLA-G was find a significant difference between the three genotypes of HLA-G 14 bp insertion/deletion polymorphism( H=6.09,P =0.048 ),and the level of s HLA-G with 14 bp+/+ genotype was markedly lower than that of the two other genotypes (Z=-2.376,P=0.01 8).Conclusion There was a relationship between the HLA-G 14 bp insertion/deletion polymorphism and the susceptibility to the infectious mononucleosis for children.Children who carried the 14 bp-/- genotype or deleted the 14 bp allele may have a significantly increased risk of the infection of EBV.The plasma sHLA-G might be considered as an index for auxiliary diagnosis infectious mononucleosis.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To study possible influences of 1,25(OH)(2)D(3) on endothelial cell proliferation, apoptosis and endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) expression of aorta in apolipoprotein E-deficient (apoE(-/-)) mice and to explore the relationship between vitamin D and atherosclerosis.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>Endothelial cell of aorta in apoE(-/-) mice were isolated and cultured, and the influence of 1,25(OH)(2)D(3) on endothelial cell proliferation were observed by MTT, apoptosis of cells were quantitated by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase mediated dUTP nick end labelling, Bcl-2 mRNA, fas mRNA and eNOS mRNA was detected by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction.</p><p><b>RESULT</b>Endothelial cell proliferation rate of aorta did not significantly change in the two control groups (0.162 ± 0.031 vs. 0.158 ± 0.006, P > 0.05). Compared with control groups, 1,25(OH)(2)D(3) stimulated endothelial cell proliferation of aorta (P < 0.05), but endothelial cell proliferation rate did not significantly change in different 1,25(OH)(2)D(3) concentration groups [1,25(OH)(2)D(3) concentration: 10(-4)mol/L, 10(-5) mol/L, 10(-6) mol/L, 10(-7) mol/L, 10(-8) mol/L, endothelial cell proliferation rate: 0.189 ± 0.013 vs. 0.285 ± 0.011 vs. 0.296 ± 0.026 vs. 0.284 ± 0.017 vs. 0.233 ± 0.010, P > 0.05]. 1,25(OH)(2)D(3) research concentration as chosen as 10(-6) mol/L. In 1,25(OH)(2)D(3) 10(-6) mol/L group, the expression of Bcl-2, eNOS mRNA was significantly increased (0.78 ± 0.16 vs. 0.46 ± 0.21 vs. 0.42 ± 0.17, 0.56 ± 0.16 vs. 0.39 ± 0.13 vs. 0.35 ± 0.11, 0.46 ± 0.2 vs. 10.42 ± 0.17 vs. 0.78 ± 0.16, 0.79 ± 0.21 vs. 0.81 ± 0.20 vs. 0.43 ± 0.12), apoptotic index, Fas mRNA was significantly decreased (15.14 ± 3.19 vs. 18.94 ± 4.22 vs. 19.27 ± 4.58, 0.43 ± 0.12 vs.0.79 ± 0.21 vs. 0.81 ± 0.20)(P < 0.05). The quantity of eNOS gene expression was inversely associated with apoptosis index and Fas mRNA, was positively associated with Bcl-2 mRNA (r = -0.676, -0.758, 0.762, P < 0.01).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>1,25(OH)(2)D(3) stimulated endothelial cell proliferation, inhibited apoptosis and increased eNOS expression of aorta in apoE(-/-) mice. These results may deepen understanding of the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis.</p>
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Animals , Female , Male , Mice , Aorta , Metabolism , Apolipoproteins E , Apoptosis , Calcitriol , Pharmacology , Cell Proliferation , Cells, Cultured , Endothelial Cells , Metabolism , Nitric Oxide Synthase Type III , Metabolism , RNA, Messenger , GeneticsABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To identify a new allele by analyzing the polymorphism of D18S1364 in Power Plex(TM)16.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>An abnormal band was found in paternity test by short tandem repeat-PCR, and collected by gel extraction. Then the DNA was amplified, cloned and sequenced.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>A fragment containing eight bases less than the minimal allele in the D18S1364 ladder, was found with the core sequence of (ATCT)₆(ATGT)₁(ATCT)₃. The allele was D18S1364-10.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The D18S1364-10 allele was found and reported for the first time in China.</p>
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Adult , Child , Female , Humans , Alleles , Base Sequence , Microsatellite Repeats , Genetics , Molecular Sequence Data , Sequence Analysis, DNA , MethodsABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the relationship between survivin mRNA and protein expression and nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Survivin mRNA and protein were detected by in situ hybridization and immunohistochemical S-P staining respectively.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Among 64 cases of NPC, 42 cases (65.6%) were positive for survivin mRNA expression, 30 cases (46.9%) had high expression level. In 46 cases (71.9%) of NPC were positive for survivin protein expression, and 38 cases (59.4%) had high expression level. In 22 cases of NPC with detailed clinical information, the positive expression rates of survivin mRNA and protein in stages III+ IV of NPC were 66.7% and 61.1% respectively, which were higher than those in stages I+ II of NPC (50.0% and 50.0% respectively). There was no significant difference between survivin mRNA and protein expression regarding age or gender of NPC patients (all P> 0.05). The positive expression rates of survivin mRNA and protein in chronic nasopharyngitis group were 33.3% and 23.3% respectively, which were lower than those in NPC group (chi (2)= 12.04, P< 0.01 and chi (2)= 19.57, P< 0.01, respectively). In 64 cases of NPC, 36 cases were positive for both survivin mRNA and protein, and the expression of survivin mRNA and protein showed positive correlation (phi = 0.43).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The expression of survivin gene may play some roles in the pathogenesis of NPC. Detection of survivin mRNA and protein will be helpful for diagnosis, clinical staging and prognosis of NPC.</p>
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Adult , Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Age Factors , Carcinoma , Genetics , Metabolism , Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic , Immunohistochemistry , In Situ Hybridization , Inhibitor of Apoptosis Proteins , Microtubule-Associated Proteins , Genetics , Metabolism , Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms , Genetics , Metabolism , Sex FactorsABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the chemical constituents from the aerial parts of Breynia fruticosa.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>Various chromatographic techniques were employed for isolation and purification of the constituents. The structures were elucidated by chemical evidence and spectral methods.</p><p><b>RESULT</b>Seven compounds were obtained and identified by spectroscopic methods and compared with authentic samples as aviculin [(+)-isolariciresinol-9'-rhamno-pyranoside], friedelan-3beta-ol, friedelin, arborinone, isoarborinol, 5-hydroxy-7,8,4'-trimethoxy flavone, 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methoxy-3-methyl-acetophenone.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>All compounds were firstly isolated from B. genus, furthermore, aviculin was isolated from Euphorbiaceae for the first time.</p>
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Euphorbiaceae , Chemistry , Glycosides , Chemistry , Plant Components, Aerial , Chemistry , Plants, Medicinal , Chemistry , Triterpenes , ChemistryABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>The study was conducted to reveal the distribution of genetic polymorphism of four Y chromosome specific short tandem repeat (Y-specific STR) loci in Li ethnic groups in Hainan Island, China.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Four tetranucleotide STR loci were simultaneously amplified with fluorescently labeled primers, and genotypes were determined with an automated DNA sequencer.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Among 230 unrelated males, the alleles at the four Y-specific STR loci were composed of some complex repeat structure. 4,5,4,5 alleles were observed in loci DYS3891, DYS390, DYS391, DYS393 respectively. A set of human allele ladders for the typing of the four Y-specific STRs was obtained in Li ethnic population. Gene diversity index (D) and haplotype diversity data were estimated for the four Y-STRs.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The preliminary study indicates a reference population for detecting male migration events and should be useful in population genetics and forensic applications.</p>
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Humans , Male , China , Chromosomes, Human, Y , Genetics , DNA , Chemistry , Genetics , Gene Frequency , Genetic Variation , Haplotypes , Genetics , Microsatellite Repeats , Genetics , Sequence Analysis, DNAABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>Coronary heart disease (CHD) is one of the most common causes of death in the world. Some studies suggested that CHD begins in childhood. Obesity and dyslipidemia are important risk factors of coronary heart disease. Apolipoprotein (apo)E gene associated with dyslipidemia and coronary heart disease. The present study was designed to investigate the expression status of apoE gene in peripheral blood monocyte and association of apoE gene expression with lipids in children with obesity.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Among 32 children with obesity and 32 healthy children without obesity or overweight, ApoE gene expressions were determined by competitive reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction in peripheral blood monocyte. The concentrations of plasma triglyceride, total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein-cholesterol, high density lipoprotein-cholesterol, lipoprotein(a), apoA I, apoB(100) and apoE were measured.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Expression of apoE gene was detected in peripheral blood monocyte. Expression of apoE gene was significantly reduced in children with obesity as compared with control group (0.29 +/- 0.14 moles/mole GAPDH mRNA vs. 0.36 +/- 0.10 moles/mole GAPDH mRNA, t = 2.15, P < 0.05). The more severe was the degree of obesity, the more significantly reduced the expression of apoE gene; the degree of obesity was negatively correlated with the levels of expression of apoE gene (correlation coefficient = -0.40, P < 0.05). Compared with control group, the levels of triglyceride, total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein-cholesterol, and apoB(100) were higher, and those of high density lipoprotein-cholesterol, apoA I and apoE were lower in children with obesity [(1.68 +/- 0.50) mmol/L vs. (0.99 +/- 0.54) mmol/L, (4.47 +/- 0.91) mmol/L vs. (3.33 +/- 0.90) mmol/L, (2.23 +/- 0.71) mmol/L vs. (1.13 +/- 0.96) mmol/L, (94.48 +/- 9.97) mg/dl vs. (83.81 +/- 15.64) mg/dl, (1.47 +/- 0.39) mmol/L vs. (1.73 +/- 0.36) mmol/L, (112.71 +/- 27.86) mg/dl vs. (134.80 +/- 45.36) mg/dl, (24.50 +/- 10.92) mg/L vs.(35.07 +/- 9.79) mg/L, respectively, P < 0.05]. ApoE gene expression was associated with plasma lipids metabolism in children with obesity. The quantity of apoE gene expression was inversely associated with low density lipoprotein-cholesterol, positively correlated with apoE (correlation coefficient = -0.33, 0.35, respectively, P < 0.05). The quantity of apoE gene expression was not associated with total cholesterol, triglyceride, high density lipoprotein-cholesterol, lipoprotein(a), apoA I, and apoB(100) (correlation coefficient = -0.19, -0.11, 0.16, 0.09, 0.18, 0.22, P > 0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Expression of apoE gene was significantly reduced in peripheral blood monocyte in children with obesity. The quantity of apoE gene expression was associated with degree of obesity and abnormality of blood lipids.</p>