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To provide a basis for further optimization of the polio sequential immunization schedule, this study evaluated the effectiveness of booster immunization with one dose of bivalent oral poliovirus vaccine (bOPV) at 48 months of age after different primary polio immunization schedules. At 48 months of age, one dose of bOPV was administered, and their poliovirus types 1-3 (PV1, PV2, and PV3, respectively)-specific neutralizing antibody levels were determined. Participants found to be negative for any type of PV-specific neutralizing antibody at 24, 36, or 48 months of age were re-vaccinated with inactivated polio vaccine (IPV). The 439 subjects who received a bOPV booster immunization at the age of 48 months had lower PV2-specific antibody levels compared with those who received IPV. One dose of IPV during basic polio immunization induced the lowest PV2-specific antibody levels. On the basis of our findings, to ensure that no less than 70% of the vaccinated have protection efficiency, we recommend the following: if basic immunization was conducted with 1IPV + 2bOPV (especially Sabin strain-based IPV), a booster immunization with IPV is recommended at 36 months of age, whereas if basic immunization was conducted with 2IPV + 1bOPV, a booster immunization with IPV is recommended at 48 months of age. A sequential immunization schedule of 2IPV + 1bOPV + 1IPV can not only maintain high levels of antibody against PV1 and PV3 but also increases immunity to PV2 and induces early intestinal mucosal immunity, with relatively good safety. Thus, this may be the best sequential immunization schedule for polio in countries or regions at high risk for polio.
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Objective To explore the short-term efficacy of digitally-assisted traditional Chinese medicine manual reduction combined with 3D printed splint in the treatment of AO type-A distal radius fractures, and explore the quantification of traditional Chinese medicine manual reduction and personalized improvement of splinting. Methods The clinical data of 50 patients with AO type-A distal radius fractures, who received treatment at the outpatient department of Cangzhou Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital in Hebei Province, were retrospective analyzed. The patient cohort included 22 females and 28 males, with ages ranging from 25 to 75 years old. Among them, 27 cases presented with distal radius fractures on the left side, and 24 cases on the right side. The patients were categorized into two groups: treatment group (n=25) and control group(n=25). There were 13 males and 12 females in the treatment group, with an average age of (56.2±5.5) years old. Treatment approach for this group involved several steps. Initially, Mimics Research software was used to conduct comprehensive analysis of complete CT data from the affected limb, resulting in the creation of a three-dimensional model. Subsequently, 3D models of the bones and skin contours, stored as STL format files, were imported into the Materialise Magics 23.0 software for model processing and repair. This facilitated the simulation of reduction and recording of displacement data, effectively generating a "digital prescription" to guide and quantify traditional Chinese medicine manipulation procedures. Finally, a personalized 3D printed splint was applied for fixation treatment. There were 15 males and 10 females in the control group, with an average age of (53.32±5.28) years old. These patients were treated with manualreduction combined with traditional splinting. The clinical efficacy of the two groups was assessed in terms of fracture reduction quality, fracture healing time, Gartland-Werley wrist joint score and X-ray parameters (palminclination angle, ulnar deviation angle, radius height) at 6 weeks post-operatively. Results The treatment group exhibited a shorter duration for achieving clinical healing compared to the control group (P<0.05). Six weeks post-operatively, the treatment group demonstrated higher wrist joint function scores, and a higher proportion of excellent and good outcomes than the control group(P<0.05). The treatment group was superior to the control group in terms of imaging parameters 6 weeks post-operatively (P<0.05). Conclusion By quantifying skin contours through digital simulation prescription reduction, a personalized 3D printed splint is developed to effectively stabilize fractures, enhancing localized fixation while ensuring greater adherence, stability, and comfort. This innovative approach offers personalized treatment for AO type-A distal radius fractures and presents a novel, precise treatment strategy for consideration.
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Adulto , Idoso , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , População do Leste Asiático , Impressão Tridimensional , Estudos Retrospectivos , Contenções , Fraturas do Punho/terapia , Medicina Tradicional Chinesa/métodos , Terapia Assistida por Computador/métodos , Manipulação Ortopédica/métodos , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X , Medicina de Precisão/métodosRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To establish the laboratory historical control values for biological indicators in SD rats with 28-day repeated dose oral toxicity tests. METHODS: The body mass, blood routine indexes, serum biochemical indexes, organ mass and organ coefficient of 10 batches of specific pathogen free SD rats in the control group and the control additional group were collected for 28-day repeated dose oral toxicity tests, and the historical control values was established. RESULTS: The body mass of both male and female SD rats increased with the increasing age(all P<0.01). The body mass of male rats was higher than that of female rats each week(all P<0.01). The body mass, blood routine and serum biochemical indexes, organ mass and organ coefficient of SD rats were affected by the age and gender of rats to varying degrees. The effects of age and gender on organ mass and organ coefficient were not consistent. The laboratory historical control values of body mass, blood routine indexes, serum biochemical indexes, organ mass and organ coefficient of SD rats were established according to the age measured in weeks and the gender of rats. CONCLUSION: The laboratory control values of biological indicators of SD rats should be established according to different weekly age and the gender of rats. Organ coefficient is more suitable as an observation index for toxicological safety evaluation compared with organ mass.
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OBJECTIVE@#To observe the postoperative bleeding after percutaneous renal biopsy (PRB) in Tibet, To analyze and summarize the risk factors associated with bleeding in high altitude patients to improve the safety of surgery.@*METHODS@#A retrospective analysis of 150 cases of PRB in the Department of Nephrology, People's Hospital of Tibet Autonomous Region from May 2016 to May 2018 were carried out, and the correlations between the potential risk factors (gender, age, blood pressure, hemoglobin, platelet, serum creatinine) and postoperative bleeding events were analyzed.@*RESULTS@#During the study period, the 150 patients receiving procedure of PRB were enrolled in our hospital, with an average age of (41.2±15.6) years, of whom 58.7% (88/150) were male, 41.3% (62/150) were female, and major bleeding complications occurred in 12 biopsies (8.0%, 12/150). Six cases for men and women, respectively. The mean age in the bleeding group seemed to be higher than that in the non-bleeding group [(48.3±20.0) years vs. (40.6±15.1) years, P=0.099]. There was no significant difference in the incidence of hypertension, hemoglobinemia, urea nitrogen and prothrombin time between the two groups. The level of serum creatinine in the hemorrhage group seemed to be higher than that in the non-bleeding group (P=0.090), and the time of the hemorrhagic group was longer than that in the non-bleeding group (P=0.069). The platelet count in the bleeding group was significantly lower than that in the non-bleeding group (P < 0.05). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that the prolonged activation of partial prothrombin time and lower platelet count had a relatively high risk of bleeding, which was statistically significant (P=0.079, P=0.082).@*CONCLUSION@#PRB is safe and reliable on the whole in plateau areas; Old age, low platelet count, decreased renal function and prolonged activated partial coagulation time are related to postoperative bleeding of PRB, and hyperhemoglobin is not a risk factor for bleeding. High hemoglobin is not a risk factor for postoperative bleeding of PRB at high altitude.
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Adulto , Idoso , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Biópsia , Hemorragia/etiologia , Tempo de Tromboplastina Parcial , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fatores de Risco , TibetRESUMO
Objective To evaluate the antibody titer distributions after primary vaccination by different sequential schedules of Sabin strain-based inactivated poliovirus vaccine(sIPV) and bivalent oral attenuated live poliomyelitis vaccine against types 1 and 3 (bOPV) in Drug Candy(DC) form or liquid dosage form. Methods Eligible infants of 2 months old selected in Liuzhou were assigned randomly in a ratio of 1:1:1:1 to 4 groups as following: sIPV+2bOPV(DC), sIPV+2bOPV(liquid), 2sIPV+bOPV(DC), 2sIPV+bOPV(liquid), and were vaccinated at 0, 28, 56 days. Polio neutralizing antibody titers against poliovirus types 1, 2 and 3 were tested prior to Dose 1 and at 28 days after Dose 3. Results The antibody titer distribution for type 1 was statistically different between sIPV+2bOPV(DC) and sIPV+2bOPV(liquid) (Z=-2.589, P=0.010) while no significant differences were detected between the two groups for type 2(Z=-0.331, P=0.741) and type 3(Z=-1.556, P=0.120). There were no significant differences between 2sIPV +bOPV(DC) and 2sIPV+bOPV(liquid) for the distributions(All P>0.05) (type 1: Z=-1.249, P=0.212; type 2: Z=-1.658, P=0.097; type 3: Z=-1.436, P=0.151). In the same dosage forms with different sequential schedules, the antibody titer distributions were significantly different between 2 doses sIPV and 1 dose sIPV groups(All P<0.05)(sIPV+2bOPV(liquid) vs 2sIPV+bOPV(liquid): type 1: Z=-2.766, P=0.006; type 2: Z=-9.137, P<0.001; type 3: Z=-5.529, P<0.001. sIPV+2bOPV(DC) vs 2sIPV+bOPV(DC): type 1: Z=-3.748, P<0.001; type 2: Z=-7.660, P<0.001; type 3: Z=-6.030, P<0.001). Conclusions Different dosage forms have similar immune effects, so appropriate dosage forms should be selected for vaccination according to the effectiveness, characteristics of subjects and the population density. In the case of sufficient supply of sIPV, 2 doses sIPV sequential program should be the first choice to complete the primary immunization.
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the anti-depressant effect of schisandrin A in rats with depression caused by chronic unpredictable mild stress(CUMS)as well as the relevant mechanism. METHODS: The depression-like rat model using CUMS was established. Rats were randomly divided into control, CUMS model, CUMS+fluoxetine (10 mg·kg-1)and CUMS + schisandrin A (25, 50, 100 mg·kg-1)groups. Drugs or vehicle were administrated after stress procedures for 21 d. Open-field test (OFT), sucrose preference tests (SPT)and forced swim test (FST)were used to evaluate the anti-depressant effects of schisandrin A. The reactive oxygen species (ROS)and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) level as well as superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT)activities in hippocampus were determined by ELISA methods. IL-1β, TNF-α, and IL-10 expression were measured by real time qPCR and Western blot analysis. RESULTS: Behavioral test indicated that crossing score and rearing score in OFT and sucrose preference index in SPT of model group were significantly lower than control group (P<0.01), while immobility time in FST was significantly increased (P<0.01). Compared with those in control group, the ROS and PGE2 level increased significantly (P<0.01), SOD and CAT activities decreased significantly (P< 0.01),the mRNA and protein level of IL-1β, TNF-α, and IL-10 were increased significantly (P<0.05 or P<0.01)in rats of CUMS. CONCLUSION: Schisandrin A and fluoxetine could ameliorate those changes induced by CUMS. Schisandrin A could improve the depression-like behaviors of rats induced by CUMS, of which the mechanism might involve the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the protective effects of dipyridamole on learning and memory impairment of vascular dementia (VD) in rats and explore the potential mechanisms. METHODS: 4-Vessel occlusion (4-VO) was performed to establish the model of VD. Spatial memory performance was examined using the Morris water maze and step-through passive avoidance tests. The mRNA and protein levels of nuclear factor (NF)-κB, tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α) and interleukin (IL) -1β were measured by RTPCR and Western-blot in the CA1 district of hippocampus, respectively. RESULTS: Compared with vehicle-treated controls, rats treated with 4-VO spented a longer time finding the hidden platform during the acquisition trials of the Morris water maze task; this was reversed by repeated treatment with dipyridamole. In the passive avoidance test, the model rats showed decreased retention tested 24 h after initial training; this was reversed by dipyridamole. The expression of NF-κB, TNF-α and IL-1β levels were increased after 4-VO performed and the dipyridamole significantly reduced the release of these inflammation-related factors. CONCLUSION: Dipyridamole could reverse the learning and memory impairment of VD by reducing the inflammation reaction.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the changes in the expression of EphA5 and its ligand ephrinA5 in the hippocampus of rats with epilepsy and their role in the pathogenesis of temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A total of 240 Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into control group and TLE group, with 120 rats in each group. A rat model of lithium-pilocarpine TLE was established, and then the rats were divided into subgroups at 12 and 24 hours and 7, 15, 30, and 60 days after epilepsy was induced. In-situ hybridization was used to measure the mRNA expression of ephrinA5 in the CA3 region and the dentate gyrus of the hippocampus in 9 rats; immunohistochemistry was used to measure the protein expression of EphA5 in the CA3 region and the dentate gyrus of the hippocampus in 9 rats; Neo-Timm silver staining was used to observe mossy fiber sprouting in the CA3 region of the hippocampus in 2 rats.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>In-situ hybridization showed mRNA expression of ephrinA5 in the CA3 region of the hippocampus, but this was not found in the dentate gyrus. Compared with the control group at the same time point, the TLE group had a significant reduction in the mRNA expression of ephrinA5 in the CA3 region of the hippocampus at 7 and 15 days after epilepsy was induced (P<0.05); at 30 and 60 days after epilepsy was induced, the TLE group had a gradual increase in the mRNA expression of ephrinA5 in the CA3 region of the hippocampus, and there was no significant difference between the TLE and control groups (P>0.05). Immunohistochemistry showed that EphA5 protein was expressed in the CA3 region and the dentate gyrus of the hippocampus and had a similar trend of change as ephrinA5 mRNA. Neo-Timm silver staining showed that the TLE group developed marked mossy fiber sprouting in the CA3 region of the hippocampus at 7 and 15 days after epilepsy was induced.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Downregulation of ephrinA5 and EphA5 in the CA3 region of the hippocampus may participate in the mechanism of mossy fiber sprouting and is closely associated with the development and progression of epilepsy.</p>
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Animais , Masculino , Ratos , Efrina-A5 , Genética , Fisiologia , Epilepsia do Lobo Temporal , Metabolismo , Hipocampo , Química , RNA Mensageiro , Ratos Sprague-Dawley , Receptor EphA5 , Genética , FisiologiaRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To explore the effects of aquaporin 4( APQ4) in rat toxic brain edema induced by subacute 1,2-dichloroethane( 1,2-DCE) exposure. METHODS: Thirty-two specific pathogen free healthy adult female SD rats were randomly divided into control( 8 rats),low-dose( 12 rats) and high-dose( 12 rats) groups. The treatment groups were exposed to 1,2-DCE( low-dose: 600 mg / m3; high-dose: 1 800 mg/m3,nose-only) and the control group was exposed to fresh air by dynamic inhalation for 8 hours per day for consecutive 7 days. After exposure,histopathologic changes were examined in the cerebral cortex. Real-time polymerase chain reaction was used to detect the mRNA relative expression of matrix metalloproteinase 2( MMP2),Na-K-Cl cotransporter-1( NKCC1) and AQP4. The Western blotting was used to detect the expression of AQP4 protein in the cerebral cortex. RESULTS: The pathological results showed that the cerebral cortex tissues were loose around the peripheral vessels and the vessels tissue space appeared widen in low-dose exposure group. The pathological change was more serious in high-dose group than low-dose group,with obvious loosen vessels and vacuole. Compared with those of the control group and the low-dose group,the relative expression level of MMP2 mRNA in the high-dose group increased significantly[( 1. 07 ± 0. 41) vs( 1. 56 ± 0. 55),( 1. 21 ± 0. 59) vs( 1. 56 ± 0. 55),P <0. 05],while the the relative expression level of AQP4 mRNA in the high-dose group significantly decreased [( 1. 03 ±0. 25) vs( 0. 81 ± 0. 12),( 1. 00 ± 0. 20) vs( 0. 81 ± 0. 12),P < 0. 05]. The relative expression levels of NKCC1 mRNA in all groups showed no statistical difference [( 1. 03 ± 0. 31) vs( 1. 14 ± 0. 43) vs( 1. 36 ± 0. 50),P > 0. 05]. The relative expression level of AQP4 protein in the high-dose group was lower than that of the control group [( 0. 80 ± 0. 25) vs( 1. 19 ± 0. 42),P < 0. 05]. CONCLUSION: The brain edema induced by subacute inhalation of 1,2-DCE is of mixed types with vasogenic edema as its main symptom. Its pathogenesis is related to the changes of AQP4 expression.
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OBJECTIVE: To study the metabolic characteristics of 5-bromo-2-fluorobenzonitrile in vitro and compare the differences between rats and human,and for the purpose of providing data for poison effect research and extrapolating poison effect of 5-bromo-2-fluorobenzonitrile from animals to human being. METHODS: Equilibrium dialysis method was used to analyze the protein binding ratio of 5-bromo-2-fluorobenzonitrile in the plasma of rats and humans in the groups of low dose,medium dose and high dose which were treated with mass concentration of 5-bromo-2-fluorobenzonitrile at 500,5 000 and 50 000 μg / L respectively. Metabolic incubation systems of SD rat microsomes and human liver microsomes were established in vitro. When the mass concentration of 5-bromo-2-fluorobenzonitrile in the systems was 800 μg / L,the concentration of liver microsome was 0. 5 g / L; after being incubated for 0,10,30,60 and 90 min with the involvement of the regeneration system of nicotinamide-adenine dinucleotide phosphate in the incubation systems,the metabolic reaction was stoped. The residual amounts of 5-bromo-2-fluorobenzonitrile were analyzed and metabolic half-life of 5-bromo-2-fluorobenzonitrile incubating with liver microsomes in vitro was figured out. RESULTS: Protein binding ratio of 5-bromo-2-fluorobenzonitrile in the groups of low dose,medium dose and high dose were( 83. 5 ± 0. 9) %,( 88. 8 ± 0. 3) % and( 88. 6 ± 0. 3) % in rats plasma,and( 85. 2 ± 0. 1) %,( 89. 0 ± 0. 1) % and( 91. 1 ± 0. 4) % in human plasma. Both in rat plasma and human plasma,the protein binding ratio of 5-bromo-2-fluorobenzonitrile in the groups of medium dose and high dose were significantly increased than that in the low-dose group( P < 0. 01). In human plasma,the protein binding ratio of 5-bromo-2-fluorobenzonitrile in the high-dose group significantly increased than that in the medium-dose group( P < 0. 01). In the groups of low dose and high dose,the protein binding ratio of 5-bromo-2-fluorobenzonitrile in human plasma significantly increased than that in rats plasma( P < 0. 01). Absolute differences in protein binding ratio of 5-bromo-2-fluorobenzonitrile between the rat plasma and the human plasma were no more than 2. 5% in the same dose groups. Metabolic half-life of 5-bromo-2-fluorobenzonitrile incubating with rats and human liver microsomes and control solution in vitro were respectively( 58. 6 ± 1. 6),( 59. 2 ± 1. 5) and( 65. 0 ± 6. 3) min,which shows no significant differences( P < 0. 05). CONCLUSION: The potein binding ratio and metabolism of 5-bromo-2-fluorobenzonitrile in liver microsomes in rat plasma is similar to those in human plasma. Both in the plasmas of rats and humans,5-bromo-2-fluorobenzonitrile has high protein binding ratio,and 5-bromo-2-fluorobenzonitrile is not metabolized in liver microsomes of either rats or humans.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>The objective was to provide a brief history of J wave syndromes and to summarize our current understanding of their molecular, ionic, cellular mechanisms, and clinical features. We will also discuss the existing debates and further direction in basic and clinical research for J wave syndromes.</p><p><b>DATA SOURCES</b>The publications on key words of "J wave syndromes", "early repolarization syndrome (ERS)", "Brugada syndrome (BrS)" and "ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)" were comprehensively reviewed through search of the PubMed literatures without restriction on the publication date.</p><p><b>STUDY SELECTION</b>Original articles, reviews and other literatures concerning J wave syndromes, ERS, BrS and STEMI were selected.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>J wave syndromes were firstly defined by Yan et al. in a Chinese journal a decade ago, which represent a spectrum of variable phenotypes characterized by appearance of prominent electrocardiographic J wave including ERS, BrS and ventricular fibrillation (VF) associated with hypothermia and acute STEMI. J wave syndromes can be inherited or acquired and are mechanistically linked to amplification of the transient outward current (I to )-mediated J waves that can lead to phase 2 reentry capable of initiating VF.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>J wave syndromes are a group of newly highlighted clinical entities that share similar molecular, ionic and cellular mechanism and marked by amplified J wave on the electrocardiogram and a risk of VF. The clinical challenge ahead is to identify the patients with J wave syndromes who are at risk for sudden cardiac death and determine the alternative therapeutic strategies to reduce mortality.</p>
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Humanos , Síndrome de Brugada , Diagnóstico , Eletrocardiografia , Infarto do Miocárdio , DiagnósticoRESUMO
Ligustrazine, one of the major effective components of the Chinese traditional medicinal herb Ligusticum Chuanxiong Hort, has been reported plenty of biological activities, such as protect cardiovascular and cerebrovascular, neuroprotection and anti-tumor, et al. Because of its remarkable effects, studies on structural modification of ligustrazine have attracted much attention. Ligustrazine synthetic derivatives reported in recent decades are mainly derived from four primary intermediates (TMP-COOH, TMP-OH, TMP-NH2, HO-TMP-OH). To explore the neuroprotection activitiy of ligustrazine intermediates, six ligustrazine intermediates (2, 5, 8, 11, 12, 13) were synthesized and their protective effects against CoCl2-induced neurotoxicity in differentiated PC12 cells were studied. The target compounds were prepared via different chemical methods, including oxidation, substitution, esterification and amidation without changing the structure nucleus of ligustrazine. Compared with TMP (EC50 = 56.03 micromol x L(-1)), four compounds (2, 5, 12 and 13) exhibited higher activity (EC50 < 50 micromol x L(-1)) respectively, of which, compound 2 displayed the highest protective effect against the damaged PC12 cells (EC50 = 32.86 micromol x L(-1)), but target compounds 8 and 11 appeared lower activity (EC50 > 70 micromol x L(-1)). By structure-activity relationships analysis, the introduction of carboxyl, amino to the side chain of ligustrazine and appropriately increase the proportion of ligustrazine may contribute to enhance its neuroprotective activity, which provides a reference for the design, synthesis and activity screening of relevant series of ligustrazine derivatives in the future.
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Animais , Ratos , Diferenciação Celular , Técnicas de Química Sintética , Cobalto , Toxicidade , Medicamentos de Ervas Chinesas , Química , Fármacos Neuroprotetores , Química , Farmacologia , Neurotoxinas , Toxicidade , Células PC12 , Pirazinas , Química , FarmacologiaRESUMO
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the genetic polymorphisms of 6 short tandem repeats (STR) loci, namely, D6S1043, D2S1772, D7S3048, D22-GATA198B05, D8S1132 and D11S2368 in native Han population of Jiangxi province, China.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Two hundred and twelve blood samples of unrelated subjects of Han population in Jiangxi province were collected. Genotyping was performed by using multiplex polymerase chain reaction-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Thirteen alleles and 52 genotypes in the D6S1043 locus, 13 alleles and 66 genotypes in D2S1772, 12 alleles and 48 genotypes in D7S3048, 11 alleles and 44 genotypes in D22-GATA198B05, 10 alleles and 38 genotypes in D8S1132, 10 alleles and 41 genotypes in D11S2368 locus, were detected in the 212 subjects. The observed heterozygosity (h) in D6S1043, D2S1772, D7S3048, D22-GATA198B05, D8S1132 and D11S2368 loci ranged from 0.8019 to 0.8774. The expected heterozygosity (H) varied from 0.8553 to 0.8896. The discriminating power (DP) ranged from 0.9559 to 0.9735. The probability of exclusion (PE) ranged from 0.7053 to 0.7751. The polymorphism information content (PIC) varied from 0.8452 to 0.8774.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>All the 6 loci were of Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. The genetic polymorphism of the 6 STR loci in Han population of Jiangxi province was high. The allelic distribution data at the 6 loci are valuable in population study, individual identification and paternity test for this population.</p>
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Humanos , Alelos , Povo Asiático , Etnologia , Genética , Etnicidade , Genética , Frequência do Gene , Genótipo , Heterozigoto , Repetições de Microssatélites , Genética , Polimorfismo GenéticoRESUMO
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To observe the expression of protein arginine N-methyltransferase (PRMT) genes in the lung and spleen of E3 rats with acute asthma.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>E3 rats with ovalbumin-induced pulmonary inflammation were divided into two groups (n=10), and the validity of the acute asthma model was evaluated by histological observation with HE and PAS staining and by measurement of NO production. Semi-quantitative RT-PCR was employed to detect the expressions of PRMT1-PRMT6 genes in the lung and spleen tissues of the rats.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>In the lung tissue of the asthmatic rats, the gene expressions of PRMT1 (P<0.01), PRMT2 (P<0.01), PRMT3 (P<0.05) and PRMT5 (P<0.05) were significantly increased, but the expression of PRMT4 gene (P<0.05) was significantly decreased as compared with those in the control tissue. In the spleen tissue of the asthmatic rats, the expressions of PRMT2 (P<0.05) and PRMT5 genes (P<0.05) showed a significant increase as compared with those in the control rat tissue.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The gene expressions of PRMTs vary significantly between asthmatic rats and control rats, suggesting that PRMTs play an important role in the post-translational modification process of asthma-related genes.</p>
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Animais , Feminino , Masculino , Ratos , Doença Aguda , Asma , Processamento de Proteína Pós-Traducional , Proteína-Arginina N-Metiltransferases , Classificação , Genética , Metabolismo , Distribuição Aleatória , Ratos EndogâmicosRESUMO
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To fine map the gene responsible for pure paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia in a Chinese family.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Six additional markers flanking the tightly linked markers were chosen in the candidate region resulting from a whole genome-wide scanning and tested by parameter and nonparameter analysis using Linkage and Genehunter softwares to fine map the candidate region.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Evidence for linkage of the pure paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia to chromosome 3 was further confirmed. A maximum two-lod score of 2.82 at theta=0 was obtained with D3S3669. Critical recombinants place the PKD gene between D3S1314 and D3S1265.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>A new locus of pure paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia (PKD) is localized within a 10.2 cM interval on 3q28-29, between markers D3S1314 and D3S1265.</p>
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Adolescente , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Povo Asiático , Genética , Coreia , Genética , Mapeamento Cromossômico , Métodos , Ligação Genética , Marcadores Genéticos , Genética , Genoma Humano , Genética , Genômica , Haplótipos , LinhagemRESUMO
OBJECTIVE@#To explore the diagnosis,therapy and prognosis of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT).@*METHODS@#Twenty-two CVT patients were reviewed. The onset age, clinical manifestations, imaging, treatment, and prognosis were analyzed.@*RESULTS@#Their age ranged from 15 to 58 (mean 33.0+/-8.8) years. Nine were males and 13 were females (1:1.4), 41% of whom were women of childbearing age.This disease occurred rapidly, and the relative pathogeny could be found in most patients (59%), and the hypercoagulative state was the commonest one.The clinical manifestations were variable. Most patients had symptoms and signs of intracranial hypertension(86%), accompanied with or without focal neurological dysfunction and seizures. Disorders of consciousness were found in some sever conditions.The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure was significantly increased, and the quantity of proteins or white blood cells in CSF was nearly normal.The occluded dural sinus and the clot could be visualised directly by means of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) or digital subtraction angiogrophy (DSA).After dehydration,anticoagulation,application of adrenal cortex hormone and etilogical treatment,9 patients improved,7 nearly cured, 2 had no changes,1 had cerebral hemorrhage, and 3 died.@*CONCLUSION@#CVT should be suspected when patients show manifestation of intracranial hypertension and/or focal neurological dysfunction and seizures. MRI and MRA are efficient choices for the early diagnosis of CVT. Early diagnosis and anticoagulation with heparin are keys to good prognosis.
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Adolescente , Adulto , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Angiografia Digital , Anticoagulantes , Usos Terapêuticos , Heparina , Usos Terapêuticos , Angiografia por Ressonância Magnética , Prognóstico , Trombose dos Seios Intracranianos , Diagnóstico , Tratamento Farmacológico , Terapia TrombolíticaRESUMO
Objective To establish the animal model of diffuse cortical dysplasia in Sprague-Dawley rats. Methods Pregnant rats were given intraperitoneal injections of BCNU on embryonic day 17 (E17). Cresyl-violet staining was applied to observe the histological changes in the cortex, hippocampus and neurons of the resulted pups at P60. EEG recordings were detected, and daily activities were observed. Hot water bath was used to induce seizures, the latency to seizure onset and duration of SE (epileptic status) were compared. Learning and memory abilities were estimated with Y maze at different time points. Results The mean wet brain weights in the BCNU-exposed pups were lower than those of controls on P0 (P<0.01). Cresyl-violet staining revealed disruption of cortical lamination and heterotopic cell clusters within the hippocampus. Daily activities were poor in BCNU-exposed pups. No obvious epilepsia discharges were detected. After being induced seizures, adult rats with cortical dysplasia had shorter latency to seizures(P<0.01). The frequency of attempting learning and memory of rats in model group was increased than that in normal group (P<0.05). Conclusions Intraperitoneal injections of BCNU on embryonic day 17 (E 17) can establish the animal model of diffuse cortical dysplasia, and this model has increased seizure susceptibilities and cognitive functional impairments.
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To enhance animal productivity and maximize economic returns, mineral salts are routinely added to animal feed worldwide. Salinity and ionic composition of animal manure from intensive poultry and livestock farms in Guangdong province were investigated. Field experiments were conducted for six successive crops of Brassica Parachinensis to evaluate the possibility of secondary soil salinization by successive application of chicken manure (CM) and pigeon manure (PM) to a garden soil. The concentration of total soluble salts (TSS), which were mainly composed of sulfate and chloride of potassium and sodium, averaged 49.0, 20.6 and 60.3 g.kg(- 1) in chicken, pig and pigeon manure, respectively. After three crops, successive application of CM and PM increased soil concentrations of TSS, Na(+), K(+), Mg(2+), SO(4)(2-), and Cl(-) with application rate, resulting in a rise in soil salinity from low to medium levels and a slight reduction in soil pH. After heavy rains during the last three crops, soil TSS was reduced considerably and pH showed a slight increase. Concentrations of Cl(-) and Mg(2+) increased and Ca(2+) decreased at the end of the experiment, all leading to changes in the ionic composition of soil salinity. Manure with higher ion concentrations appeared to play a more important role in affecting ionic composition of soil salinity. The results further suggest that even in a region with abundant rainfall like Guangzhou, there is still potential risk for secondary soil salinization when high rates of CM and PM are applied.
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Cloretos/análise , Fertilizantes , Esterco/análise , Metais/análise , Poluentes do Solo/análise , Sulfatos/análise , Agricultura , Animais , Brassica , Galinhas , Columbidae , Concentração de Íons de Hidrogênio , Chuva , SuínosRESUMO
OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the clinical and pathologic features of melanocytic lesion of the central nervous system.@*METHODS@#We analyzed the clinical features, neuroimages, and operational and neuropathological findings of 2 patients of neurocutaneous melanosis and 4 patients of primary leptomeningeal melanoma.@*RESULTS@#All the 6 patients had the common clinical features of intracranial hypertension and epilepsy. Brain CT and MRI showed abnormal signals. More melanin pigment nevi were found on the skin of the 2 patients subjected to neurocutaneous melanosis. The other 4 patients subjected to primary leptomeningeal melanoma had no melanin pigment nevus on the skin, but the brain section displayed positive meningeal melanoma.@*CONCLUSION@#Intracranial hypertension and epilepsy are the main clinical manifestations of melanocytic lesion of the central nervous system, and cutaneous lesion and radiological findings are very important for the diagnosis.
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Adolescente , Adulto , Criança , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Adulto Jovem , Melanose , Patologia , Neoplasias Meníngeas , Patologia , Doenças do Sistema Nervoso , Patologia , Síndromes Neurocutâneas , PatologiaRESUMO
<p><b>AIM</b>To observe the intracellular calcium ion spatio-temporal and dynamic changes in the hippocampal neuronal culture model of epilepsy induced by low magnesium ion medium, and to explore the relationship between calcium ion and epilepsy.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Applying both laser scanning confocal microscope and patch clamp to timely observe the changes of [Ca2+]i and electrophysiological in the hippocampal neuronal culture model of epilepsy, and the influence of NMDA receptor-gated channels retarder and non-NMDA receptor-gated channels retarder.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>After the hippocampal nerve cell broken into epileptiform discharges, [(Ca2+]i rapidly ascended to (620 +/- 70) nmol/L, NMIDA acceptor retarder (MK-801, 10 micromol/L) and non-NMDA acceptor retarder (NBQX, 10 micromol/L) reduced [Ca2+]i ascendance. Recovery of the elevated [Ca2+]i was obviously delay, after 90 min and 150 min epileptiform discharges, it took (114.8 +/- 5.2) min and (135.0 +/- 22.7) min (P < 0.05) respectively.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>In vitro status epilepticus causes sustained elevation of intracellular calcium levels in hippocampal neurons</p>