Effectiveness of comprehensive nutrition interventions among primary school students in Yiwu City / 预防医学

Objective@#To a evaluate the effectiveness of comprehensive nutrition interventions among primary school students in Yiwu City, so as to provide insights into malnutrition control among children.@*Methods@#Grade 3 to 5 students were sampled from four primary schools in Yiwu City using a random cluster sampling method and randomly assigned into the intervention group and the control group. Students in the intervention group received comprehensive interventions, including nutritional health education, promotion of physical activities, nutritional meal support and creation of a nutritional campus, while students in the control group were given no interventions. The awareness of nutritional health knowledge, dietary behaviors and nutritional status were compared in students between the two groups prior to interventions and one year following interventions, and the effectiveness of interventions was evaluated using generalized estimating equations.@*Results@#Totally 879 students were enrolled. There were 440 students in the intervention group, including 243 males and 197 females, with a male to female ratio of 1︰0.81 and a mean age of (10.47±0.99) years; and there were 439 students in the control group, including 244 males and 195 females, with a male to female ratio of 1︰0.80 and a mean age of (10.35±1.02) years. Following comprehensive interventions, the awareness of “type of food”, “seven nutriments from food”, “eating at least 12 types of food daily”, “less than 6 g of daily salt intake”, “food composition in nutritional breakfast”, “nutritional labels of pure milk”, “no less than 60 min of daily exercise duration” and “too fat or too thin may threaten health” and the increase in the proportion of 3 and more types of food in breakfast were significantly higher among students in the intervention group than in the control group (all P<0.05); however, there was no statistical difference in the proportion of normal nutrition between the two groups (P>0.05).@*Conclusion@#The comprehensive nutritional interventions may effectively increase the awareness of nutrition health knowledge and improve dietary behaviors among primary school students.

Methods to establishment of serum induced syndrome of liver-depression and spleen-deficiency cell model / 中国中药杂志

To explore the method of establishing a cell model of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndromes, HepG2 cells were induced by human serum of liver-depression and spleen-deficiency syndrome(LDSDS) to establish a cell model of LDSDS in this research. The concentration of cells, the content of human serum in culture medium and the growth characteristics of model-cell (cell growth curve, the survival rate and apparent morphology were investigated by MTT assay and microscopy. Evaluation of syndrome cell model: metabolomics was used to analyze the human serum of normal individuals and patients with LDSDS, and cell models induced by these serums, respectively. We obtained the difference metabolites from serums and cell models of LDSDS, respectively; then compared the biomarkers from two metabolomics and their metabolic pathways, to verify that the reliability and applicability of the model. Metabolomics data were collected by UPLC-Q-TOF-MS, and then all data were analyzed by multivariate statistical (PCA，OPLS-DA). The results showed that, model cells have the characteristics of normal growth, slow proliferation and stable morphological structure inducted by 10% serum of LDSD in 24-72 h. There were the same 19 difference metabolites which from the human serum of normal individuals and patients with LDSDS, and cell models induced by these serums; including 9 metabolic pathways that play an important role in maintaining normal physiological activities of the human body, such as lipids, amino acids, nucleotides, and energy metabolism etc. It was shown that the established syndrome cell model can reflect the biological basis of LDSDS to some extent. This research provides a reference method for the establishment of TCM syndrome cell model.

Purchasing management of medical consumables based on drug exchange mode / 医疗卫生装备

Objective To fulfill standardized and precision management of medical consumables purchasing. Methods Medical consumables purchasing was executed based on the e-commerce platform in the drug exchange facility, the access process was standardized for medical consumables, and the monitoring and supervision were implemented for price inquiry, purchasing ways, introduction flow of new products, qualification inspecting of suppliers and etc. Results The improved medical consumables purchasing flow based on drug exchange mode contributed to decreasing purchasing cost, avoiding bidding risks as well as precision management. Conclusion The purchasing based on drug exchange is of great value for hospital medical consumables purchasing management.

Expression of c-FLIPL in Leukemia and Its Clinical Significance / 中国医科大学学报

Objective To investigate the expression of c-FLIPL in leukemia and explore its clinical significance. Methods The expression level of c-FLIPL mRNA in bone marrow mononuclear cells was determined by real-time polymerase chain reaction(PCR)in 103 leukemia patients with different types of leukemia,including 54 cases of acute lymphocytic leukemia(ALL)with 37 newly diagnosed,5 relapsed,and 12 complete remis-sion,38 cases of acute myeloid leukemia(AML)with 24 newly diagnosed,6 relapsed,and 8 complete remission,newly diagnosed 2 cases of acute undifferentiated leukemia(AUL),6 cases of chronic myelocytic leukemia(CML),and 3 cases of chronic myelomonocytic leukemia(CM-ML). The immunophenotype of patients were detected by flow cytometry. Results Expression level of c-FLIPL mRNA was higher in newly diag-nosed and relapsed leukemia patients. There was no significant difference between newly diagnosed and relapsed leukemia patients(P>0.05). Ex-pression level of c-FLIPL mRNA of AUL and CML was higher than that in other patients ,but there was no significant difference(P>0.05). Ex-pression level of c-FLIPL mRNA of all newly diagnosed and relapsed leukemia patients was significantly higher than that in control group and com-plete remission group(P<0.05). The expression level of c-FLIPL mRNA was correlated with risk stratification ,white blood cell(WBC),lactate dehydrogenase(LDH),hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase(HBDH),CD45 and TEL-AML1,but was not associated with age,sex,fibrinogen and chromosome abnormality. Conclusion c-FLIPL mRNA is highly expressed in leukemia patients ,and is closely related with risk stratification , WBC,LDH,HBDH and prognosis.

Relationship of the MTHFRC677T , MTHFRA1298C , and MTRRA66G Gene Polymorphisms with Acute Myelocytic Leukemia / 中国医科大学学报

Objective To investigate the relationship of the MTHFRC677T,MTHFRA1298C,and MTRRA66G gene polymorphisms with acute myelocytic leukemia (AML).Methods Mononuclear cells were collected from 63 patients diagnosed with AML,and 60 healthy,non-AML control-group patients.DNA extracted from each sample was screened for the MTHFRC677T,MTHFRA1298C,and MTRRA66G polymorphisms.Results No significant difference was observed in the distribution of the MTHFRC677T,MTHFRA1298C,and/or MTRRA66G polymorphisms between the two patient groups.In contrast,the MTRR G allele was observed to occur 1.935 times more frequently than the MTRR an allele (x2 =4.708,P ＜ 0.05,95％ CI:1.061-3.530).No significant difference was observed in the distribution of a combination of the three gene polymorphisms (MTHFRC677T,MTHFRA1298C,and MTRRA66G)between the AML and the control group.Conclusion The results of the present study suggest that the MTHFRC677T,MTHFRA1298C,and MTRRA66G polymorphisms are not associated with AML.

Rapid analysis on phenolic compounds in Rheum palmatum based on UPLC-Q-TOF/MSE combined with diagnostic ions filter / 中国中药杂志

Diagnostic ions filter method was used to rapidly detect and identify the phenolic compounds in Rheum palmatum based on ultra performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF/MSE). The representative authentic standards of phenolic compounds, including gallic acid, (+)-catechin, (－)-epicatechin, (－)-epicatechin-3-O-gallate and procyanidin B2, were subjected to analysis by UPLC-Q-TOF/MSE system with negative ion mode. Fragmentation patterns of each standard were summarized based on assigned fragment ions. The prominent product ions were selected as diagnostic ions. Subsequently, diagnostic ions filter was employed to rapidly recognize analogous skeletons. Combined with retention time, accurate mass, characteristic fragments and previous literature data, the structures of the filtered compounds were identified or tentatively characterized. A total 63 phenolic compounds (36 phenolic acid derivatives, 8 flavonoid derivatives and 19 tennis derivatives) in R. palmatum were identified, including 6 potential new compounds. The method of diagnostic ions filter could rapidly detect and identify phenolic compounds in R. palmatum This study provides a method for rapid detection of phenolic compounds in R. palmatum and is expected to complete the material basis of rhubarb.

Clinical Trial Research on Mongolian Medical Warm Acupuncture in Treating Insomnia.

Objective. Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders. Hypnotics have poor long-term efficacy. Mongolian medical warm acupuncture has significant efficacy in treating insomnia. The paper evaluates the role of Mongolian medical warm acupuncture in treating insomnia by investigating the Mongolian medicine syndromes and conditions, Pittsburgh sleep quality index, and polysomnography indexes. Method. The patients were diagnosed in accordance with International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD-2). The insomnia patients were divided into the acupuncture group (40 cases) and the estazolam group (40 cases). The patients underwent intervention of Mongolian medical warm acupuncture and estazolam. The indicators of the Mongolian medicine syndromes and conditions, Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI), and polysomnography indexes (PSG) have been detected. Result. Based on the comparison of the Mongolian medicine syndrome scores between the warm acupuncture group and the drug treatment group, the result indicated P < 0.01. The clinical efficacy result showed that the effective rate (85%) in the warm acupuncture group was higher than that (70%) in the drug group. The total scores of PSQI of both groups were approximated. The sleep quality indexes of both groups decreased significantly (P < 0.05). The sleep quality index in the Mongolian medical warm acupuncture group decreased significantly (P < 0.01) and was better than that in the estazolam group. The sleep efficiency and daytime functions of the patients in the Mongolian medical warm acupuncture group improved significantly (P < 0.01). The sleep time was significantly extended (P < 0.01) in the Mongolian medical warm acupuncture group following PSG intervention. The sleep time during NREM in the Mongolian warm acupuncture group increased significantly (P < 0.01). The sleep time exhibited a decreasing trend during REM and it decreased significantly in the Mongolian warm acupuncture group (P < 0.01). The percentage of sleep time in the total sleep time during NREM3+4 in the Mongolian medical warm acupuncture group increased significantly. Conclusion. Mongolian medical warm acupuncture is efficient and safe in treating insomnia. It is able to better improve the patients' sleep time and daytime functions. It is better than that in the estazolam group following drug withdrawal in terms of improving the sleep time. It is more effective in helping the insomnia patients than hypnotics.

Research Progress of Necroptosis in Hematological Malignancies -Review / 中国实验血液学杂志

Necroptosis is a novel programmed cell death mechanism which is characterized by a necrotic morphology, but the necroptosis is precisely regulated by cellular signaling pathway just like apoptosis. Recently, many reports have revealed that necroptosis contributes to the pathogenesis of inflammation, ischemic reperfusion injury and tumour. Hematological malignancies are a set of hemotopathy diseases with poor prognosis. In this review, the research progress of signaling pathway of necroptosis and its role in hematological malignancies are summarized.

Immunophenotypic Analysis of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia / 中国实验血液学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the immunophenotype of leukemia promyelocytes (LP) in bone marrow of patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) and to explore their characteristics and significance.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The immunophenotypes of leukemia cells in 43 patients with APL were analyzed by means of 4 color immunophenotypes; the cell population in which CD45 strength localized at 10(2) and the SSC strength locatized at 10(2) was defined as R3, the cell population in which CD45 strength localized at 10(3) and the SSC strength localized at 10(2) was defined as R5, moreover the ratio of positive cells >80% was defined as strong positive expression, the ratio of positive cells between 20%-80% was difined as weak positive expression, the ratio of positive cells <20% was difined as negative by gating method of CD45/SSC.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>There was a abnormal cell population (R3) in 79.07% cases; the immunophenotypes of R3 was cheracteried by high SSC, weaker expression of CD45, the rate of CD38, CD9 and CD13 all was 100%, moreover their bright expression (>80%) was 86.05%, 90.70% and 86.05%, respectively; the positive expression rate of CD33, CD117 and CD64 was 97.67%, 95.35% and 83.80% respectively, moreover thier bright expression was 84.04%, 69.77% and 30.23% respectively; the CD15 was weakly expressed in 39.53% cases, the CD34 and HLA-DR were weakly expression in 16.28% and 6.98% cases respectively. All the cases did not express CD116. There were 2 cell populations (R3 and R5) in 20.93% cases, the immunophenotypic features of R3 were cosistant with above mentioning, while the immunophenotypes of R5 were lower than those of R3 SSC; the fluorescence intensity of CD45 was higher, but lower than that in normal lymphycytes, the positive rate of CD9, CD13, MPO was 100%, moreover thier fluorescence intensity was high; they did not expressed CD123, CD25, CD22, CD4, CD64 and CD14. Thereby it can be concluded that the typical immunophenotypes is characterized by CD13(+) CD9(+) CD38(+) CD33(+) CD117(+) CD64(+) CD11b(-) CD34(-) HLA-DR(-) in APL. There was a special immunophenotype in the APL with basophilic granules. Conclusoin: APL has a characteristic immunophenotypic profile, whose typical immunophenotype is characterized by CD13(+) CD9(+) CD38(+) CD33(+) CD117(+) CD64(+) CD11b(-) CD34(-) HLA-DR(-). The special immunophenotype exists in the APL with basophilic granules. Flow cytometric immunophenotyping may be a useful for rapid recognition of APL and has significant for prognosis.</p>

The effect of microRNA-204 on autophagy in U251 / 实用肿瘤学杂志

Objective To investigate the effect of microRNA-204(miR-204)on autophagy in U251. Methods Inhibition of miR-204 in U251 cell lines was done by transfection of miR-204 inhibitor(AMO-204) .Cell viability was detected by MTT assay.The autophagy of U251 was tested by immunofluorescence tech-nique.The protein level of Beclin 1,LC3 and Bcl-2 was detected by Western blot.Results Cell viability was markedly increased after inhibition of miR-204 in U251 cells.The number of autophagosome was decreased.The levels of Beclin 1 and LC3 were decreased,the protein level of Bcl-2 was significant increased by transfection of AMO-204 in U251 cells(P<0.05).Conclusion MiR-204 might at least in part promote glioma via inhibi-ton autophagy,indicating that miR-204 might be a potential target for the treatment of glioma.

Comparison of efficacy of three kinds of neurolytic celiac plexus block in patients with upper abdominal cancer pain / 中华麻醉学杂志

Objective To compare the efficacy of three kinds of neurolytic celiac plexus block (NCPB) in the patients with upper abdominal cancer pain.Methods Sixty-seven patients of both sexes,with upper abdominal cancer,aged 45-64 yr,weighing 52-69 kg,were randomly divided into 3 groups using a random number table:single-needle NCPB using crura of diaphragm space approach group (group S,n =23),double-needle NCPB via an anterior and posterior crura of diaphragm space approach group (group D,n =22),and continuous NCPB via crura of diaphragm space approach group (group C,n =22).In S and D groups,NCPB was performed with single injection of anhydrous alcohol 25-30 ml after CT-guided successful single and double punctures,respectively.In group C,a catheter was inserted into the crura of diaphragm space and then anhydrous alcohol 25-30 ml was injected via the catheter once a day for 3 consecutive days to perform NCPB.Before treatment,at 1 week after treatment,1,2,4 and 6 months after treatment,the daily consumption of morphine and VAS score were recorded.The therapeutic efficacy was evaluated using VAS weighted value calculation.The development of adverse effects such as diarrhea,hypotension,dysuria and damage to nerves was recorded.Results Compared with S or D groups,the daily consumption of morphine was significantly decreased at 4-6 months after treatment,the rate of effective treatment was increased at 4-6 months after treatment,and the incidence of hypotension was decreased in group C.The incidence of diarrhea was significantly higher in D and C groups than in group S.Conclusion For the patients with upper abdominal cancer pain,continuous NCPB via crura ofdiaphragm space approach provides perfect efficacy with fewer adverse reactions,and the efficacy is better than that of single-needle NCPB using crura of diaphragm space approach or double-needle NCPB via an anterior and posterior crura of diaphragm space approach.

Cloning and Expression Analysis of a Novel MYCT1 Transcript / 中国医科大学学报

Objective To identify the transcriptional start site and clone a novel transcript variant of MYCT1(Myc target 1)for further study of its structure and function. Methods Transcriptional start site was confirmed using MYCT1 conserved sequence by 5′-RACE method and a novel MYCT1 isoform was cloned by splicing with 3′-RACE PCR product. Then,the cDNA or amino acid sequence between MYCT1 and its isoform was compared using bioinformatics server. Finally,the expression profile of this novel transcript in different cell lines was detected through RT-PCR. Re-sults A 1 106 bp transcript named MYCT1-TV(Myc target 1 transcript variant 1)was successfully cloned,and its transcriptional start site was confirmed which located at 140 bp upstream of the ATG start codon of MYCT1-TV. MYCT1-TV shows no obviously structural difference with MYCT1 and is widely expressed in various cell lines. Conclusion The transcriptional start site analysis and MYCT1-TV cloning provide an experi-mental basis for the further exploration and understanding of the function and the transcriptional regulation mechanism of MYCT1.

Astragalus polysaccharide induces apoptosis of human KG-1a cells through inhibiting PTEN-PI3K-Akt signaling pathway / 白血病·淋巴瘤

Objective To investigate the effect of astragalus polysaccharide (AP) on proliferation and apoptosis of human acute myelocytic leukemia cell line KG-1a and the underlying mechanisms.Methods Human acute myelocytic leukemia cell line KG-la was cultured under 37 ℃ and 5 ％ C02,when appropriate cell passage and cryopreservation were performed.After treatment for 48 h with different concentrations of AP,the proliferative activity and apoptosis rate of KG-1a cells were examined by CCK-8 assay and flow cytometry,respectively.The expressions of p-Akt and bcl-2 protein in AP-treated KG-1a cells were evaluated by Western blot.The expression of PTEN mRNA by quantified real-time PCR.Results The proliferative activity of KG-la cell was obviously suppressed by AP treatment,and the inhibition rate increased in a dosedependent manner.The flow cytometry showed that,compared with the control group,the apoptosis rates of KG-1a cells were significantly increased after treatment with AP for 48 h.The early apoptosis rates were (1.98±0.16) ％,(12.60±0.48) ％,(16.31±0.73) ％,the late apoptotic rates were (3.11±0.19) ％,(17.17±1.40) ％,(21.17 ± 0.81)％,the differences were statistically significant (P ＜ 0.05).Western blot showed that the expressions of p-Akt and bcl-2 protein in KG-1a cells decreased significantly after treatment with AP (P ＜ 0.05).In contrast,the mRNA level of PTEN increased (P ＜0.05),which was shown by real-time PCR.Conclusion AP could repress cellular proliferation activity of KG-1a cells,which could be attributed to inhibition of PTEN-PI3K-Akt signaling pathway.

Efficacy of gabapentin for prevention of post-thoracotomy pain syndrome / 中华麻醉学杂志

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of gabapentin for prevention of post-thoracotomy pain syndrome (PTPS).Methods Sixty-nine ASA physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ patients of both sexes,aged 46-69 yr,weighing 47-78 kg,scheduled for elective resection for lung cancer under general anesthesia combined with epidural block,were randomly divided into 2 groups using a random number table:group A (n =36) and group B (n =33).In group A,gabapentin 300 mg was given orally at 2 h before operation and gabapentin 100 mg was given orally three times a day from 1st day after operation until 10th day after operation.Group B received placebo instead of gabapentin.Epidural blockade with ropivacaine and sufentanil was performed before induction of anesthesia and the level of block was controlled at T4-10.Patient-controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA) was performed within 3 days after operation and VAS scores were maintained ≤ 3.The development of pain (numeric rating scale score ＞ 4) within 6 months after operation and the duration were recorded.The consumption of propofol and remifentanil during operation and the number of attempts for PCEA after operation were recorded.The adverse reactions such as postoperative drowsiness,dizziness,fatigue were also recorded.Results Compared with B group,the incidence of pain within 6 months after operation was significantly decreased,the duration of pain was shortened (P ＜ 0.05),and no significant changes were found in the consumption of propofol and remifentanil during operation and the number of attempts for PCEA after operation in A group (P ＞ 0.05).No adverse reactions developed in group B.Mild dizziness and fatigue occurred in 2 patients in group A.Conclusion Gabapentin (continuous application at 2 h before operation and 10 days after operation) can reduce the development of PTPS in patients with no obvious adverse reactions.

Behaviors of uis ng foreign medical and health information resources on Intre net:A review / 中华医学图书情报杂志

Thirty investigation items coveredin 30 foreign papers published by 17 countries were analyzed with medical and healthinformation resourceson Internet as its starting point , followed by an elaboration on the informa-tion needs, information access, information retrieval, information assessmentand information using behaviors in different user groups.

Expression of heat shock protein 70 mRNA in guinea pig cochlea with ototoxicity of gentamicin / 生理学报

To examine the significance of heat shock protein 70 mRNA in ototoxicity resulted from gentamicin (GM), twenty healthy albino guinea pigs (200-250 g) of either sex with a positive Prier reflex were divided into two groups randomly. In GM group the animals received 100 mg/kg GM daily by intraperitoneal injection for 10 d. In saline control group the animals received 2.5 ml/kg saline daily by intraperitoneal injection for 10 d. Auditory brainstem response (ABR) thresholds were recorded in each animal before and 1 d after GM or saline administration. After the second ABR measurement, the expression of HSP70 mRNA in guinea pig cochlea was observed with in situ hybridization and image quantitative analysis system. The results showed that the threshold of ABR in the GM group was significantly higher than that of the saline control (P< 0.001). The expression of HSP70 mRNA was more intensive in stria vascularis, spiral ligament and spiral ganglion cells in the GM group than that of the saline control group. These results suggest that administration of gentamicin can induce the expression of HSP 70 mRNA in guinea pig cochlea, and that this effect may protect hearing function from ototoxicity.

Sorption of paraquat on clay components in Taiwan's oxisol.

The sorption of herbicides in soils is mainly influenced by clay components. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the contribution of clay components on paraquat sorption. The surface soils (0-20 cm) of a Laopi pedon (Fine, mixed, Hyperthermic Typic Hapludox) were separated clays into whole (< 2.0 microm), coarse (0.2-2.0 microm), and fine (< 0.2 microm) fractions with the treatments of removals of organic matter (OM) and free Fe (Fed) oxides. Results indicated that sorption isotherm of paraquat was fitted by the nonlinear Freundlich equation with R2 values ranged in 0.79-0.96, respectively. The shape of paraquat adsorption isotherm on the fine fraction was H-type, but their shapes on the whole and coarse fractions were L-types. The fine clay fractions gave higher contribution on paraquat sorption than the coarse clay fractions identified by their K(f) values. Organic matter associated with fine clay fraction had high CEC contributing to relatively high affinity for paraquat. The DCB treatment created high-affinity sites for paraquat on the fine clay, but had little effect on paraquat sorption for the coarse clay. Chemisorption is the major mechanism for retention of paraquat on clay components, not ion exchange. However, the silicate clay had the highest affinity for paraquat and free Fe compound had the lowest.

Heat shock response in guinea pigs cochlea with gentamicin ototoxicity / 中国应用生理学杂志

<p><b>AIM</b>To explore the effects of gentamicin ototoxicity on the expression of heat shock protein 70 in guinea pigs cochlea.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>We used immunohistochemistry staining and image quantitative analysis system, combined with auditory brainstem response (ABR) measurement to investigate the change on the expression of HSP70 in guinea pigs cochlea of gentamicin ototoxicity.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The levels of HSP70 immunoreactivity in guinea pigs cochlea of experimental animals were high including Corti's organ, stria vascularis, medial spiral limbus, spiral ganglion cells and the threshold of ABR was in high correlation with the expression of HSP70 ([ r] > 0.8, P < 0.01).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Gentamicin can induce expression of HSP 70 in guinea pigs cochlea and protect hearing function.</p>

Transfer and Expression of Recombinant Human Thrombopoietin Gene in COS-7 Cells and Mice In Vivo / 中国实验血液学杂志

In order to investigate the expression of recombinant TPO gene in COS-7 cells and in vivo of the mouse model, eukaryotic expressing plasmid pcd2/TPO with human TPO cDNA was constructed with DNA recombinant techniques. The plasmid pcd2/TPO was transiently transfected into the COS-7 cells by means of lipofection, the naked pcd2/TPO plasmid was injected into the skeletal muscle of mice with electric pulses. RT-PCR and ELISA methods were used to detect the TPO expression of the transfected COS-7 cells, both showed high level expression. The MTT test showed the expressed TPO had proliferative activity to TPO-dependent cell line. High efficiency of gene transfer in transgenic mice was also observed by RT-PCR and immunohistochemical methods. The serum TPO level [(1 185 +/- 264) ng/L] in transgenic mice was quite different compared with the normal mice [(250 +/- 76) ng/L]. All these results provided solid foundations for the research of TPO gene therapy in the future.