circ_0000069靶向miR-338-3p对非小细胞肺癌A549细胞增殖、迁移和侵袭的影响

目的探讨环状RNA 0000069(circ_0000069)是否靶向miR-338-3p调控非小细胞肺癌(NSCLC)A549细胞增殖、迁移和侵袭。 方法采用qRT-PCR技术检测NSCLC患者癌组织、癌旁正常组织中circ_0000069和miR-338-3p表达量。采用CCK-8、Transwell实验分析抑制circ_0000069或过表达miR-338-3p对A549细胞增殖活力、迁移和侵袭的影响。使用荧光素酶酶报告实验和qRT-PCR分析circ_0000069和miR-338-3p之间的相互作用。 结果NSCLC组织中circ_0000069表达量较癌旁组织升高(P＜0.05),而miR-338-3p表达量显著降低(P＜0.05)。抑制circ_0000069或过表达miR-338-3p后A549细胞活力、迁移和侵袭细胞数显著降低(P＜0.05)。miR-338-3p是circ_0000069的靶基因,circ_0000069靶向负调控miR-338-3p表达。干扰miR-338-3p表达显著减弱circ_0000069对A549细胞增殖、迁移和侵袭的抑制(P＜0.05)。 结论抑制circ_0000069通过上调miR-338-3p抑制NSCLC细胞A549增殖、迁移和侵袭。     

下调miR-409-5p对口腔癌细胞SCC-9增殖、迁移的影响

目的探讨下调微小核糖核酸-409-5p(miR-409-5p)对人口腔癌细胞SCC-9增殖、迁移的影响。 方法收集口腔癌患者口腔癌组织及癌旁正常组织,采用qRT-PCR检测癌组织及癌旁正常组织中miR-409-5p mRNA相对表达量。qRT-PCR筛选出细胞株SCC-9细胞后,将其分为空白对照组(Lip2000处理SCC-9细胞)、阴性对照组(Lip2000＋阴性对照序列处理SCC-9细胞)、miR-409-5p组(Lip2000和inhibitor-miR-409-5p共同处理SCC-9细胞)。采用MTT法、Transwell小室法检测miR-409-5p对细胞增殖、侵袭、迁移的影响。qRT-PCR法、Western blotting法检测细胞vimentin mRNA和蛋白的相对表达量。 结果与癌旁正常组织比较,口腔癌组织中miR-409-5p显著增加(P＜0.05)。与空白对照组和阴性对照组比较,miR-409-5p组细胞增殖、侵袭和迁移能力均下降(P＜0.05);miR-409-5p组vimentin mRNA和蛋白相对表达量也显著降低(P＜0.05)。 结论下调miR-409-5p能够抑制SCC-9细胞的增殖、迁移,其机制可能与下调vimentin蛋白表达有关。     

lncRNA TTN-AS1通过靶向miR-204-3p调控胃癌细胞迁移、侵袭及上皮-间质转化

目的：探讨长链非编码RNA肌联蛋白反义RNA 1（lncRNA TTN-AS1）是否可通过靶向微小RNA-204-3p（miR-204-3p）调控胃癌细胞迁移、侵袭及上皮-间质转化（EMT）。方法：采用qRT-PCR法检测胃癌组织、癌旁组织中TTN-AS1、miR-204-3p的表达量;体外培养人胃癌细胞AGS,分别将si-NC、si-TTN-AS1、miR-NC、miR-204-3p mimics、si-TTN-AS1与anti-miR-NC、si-TTN-AS1与anti-miR-204-3p转染至AGS细胞;采用qRTPCR法检测AGS细胞中TTN-AS1、miR-204-3p的表达量;采用Transwell小室实验检测迁移及侵袭能力;双荧光素酶报告实验检测TTN-AS1、miR-204-3p的靶向关系。结果：胃癌组织中TTN-AS1的表达水平比癌旁组织增加约2.90倍（P ＜0.05）,miR-204-3p的表达水平比癌旁组织减少约0.57倍（P ＜0.05）;转染si-TTN-AS1或转染miR-204-3p mimics可明显减少迁移及侵袭细胞数（P ＜0.05）;双荧光素酶报告实验证实TTN-AS1可靶向结合miR-204-3p;共转染si-TTN-AS1与anti-miR-204-3p可明显增加迁移及侵袭细胞数（P ＜0.05）。结论：抑制TTN-AS1表达可通过上调miR-204-3p的表达从而抑制胃癌细胞迁移、侵袭及EMT。     

LncRNA MIR4435-1HG对胃癌细胞生物学特性的影响

目的 研究长链非编码RNA MIR4435-1HG（LncRNA MIR4435-1HG）对胃癌细胞增殖、迁移、侵袭的影响以及作用机制。方法 荧光定量PCR（qPCR）检测LncRNA MIR4435-1HG在多种胃癌细胞系（MGC-803、MKN45、AGS、GES-1）中的表达量。AGS细胞分为对照组、siRNA-NC组、siRNA-MIR4435-1HG组。对照组细胞常规培养,siRNA-NC组、siRNA-MIR4435-1HG组分别在AGS细胞中转染siRNA-NC和siRNA MIR4435-1HG质粒。CCK-8检测各组细胞的增殖能力,划痕实验和Transwell检测细胞迁移、侵袭能力,流式细胞术检测细胞的凋亡率。在线数据库DIANA-LncBase v2、双荧光素酶报告基因预测和验证LncRNA MIR4435-1HG与微小RNA 150-5p（miR-150-5p ）的靶向关系。 结果 LncRNA MIR4435-1HG在胃癌细胞系中表达量上调（P＜0.05）,其中在AGS细胞中表达量相对较高。与对照组相比,siRNA-MIR4435-1HG组AGS细胞中LncRNA MIR4435-1HG的表达量明显降低（P＜0.05）。下调LncRNA MIR4435-1HG抑制AGS细胞增殖（P＜0.05）,阻碍其侵袭、迁移（P＜0.05）,诱导其凋亡（P＜0.05）。miR-150-5p是LncRNA MIR4435-1HG下游靶基因。结论 LncRNA MIR4435-1HG在多种胃癌细胞系中表达量上调;下调LncRNA MIR4435-1HG可能通过靶向miR-150-5p抑制AGS细胞增殖、侵袭、迁移,诱导凋亡。     

circFARSA与miR-671-5p在胃癌组织中的表达及其对胃癌细胞生物学功能的影响

摘要:目的 探讨circFARSA 与 miR-671-5p在胃癌组织中的表达及其对胃癌细胞生物学功能的影响。方法 采用 qRT-PCR法检测胃癌组织与癌旁组织中circFARSA、miR-671-5p的表达量;采用 Pearson法分析胃癌组织中circFARSA 与 miR-671-5p表达量的相关性;体外培养人胃癌细胞 AGS,随机分为si-NC组、si-circFARSA 组、si-circFARSA+anti-miR-NC组、si-circFARSA+anti-miR-671-5p组;采用 MTT实验检测细胞活力;用流式细胞仪检测细胞周期;采用划 痕实验检测细胞迁移距离;采用 Transwell小室实验检测细胞侵袭能力;双荧光素酶报告基因实验检测circFARSA 与 miR-671-5p的靶向关系。结果 circFARSA 在胃癌组织中呈高表达,且明显高于癌旁组织(P<0.05),癌组织中的 miR671-5p呈低表达,且明显低于癌旁组织(P<0.05);circFARSA 与 miR-671-5p表达呈负相关(r=-0.6374,P<0.01); 与si-NC组比较,si-circFARSA 组细胞活力与S期细胞比例降低(均P<0.05),迁移距离减小(P<0.05),侵袭细胞数减 少(P<0.05),G0/G1期细胞比例升高(P<0.05);circFARSA 可靶向调控 miR-671-5p;转染si-circFARSA 对细胞产生的 生物学作用在anti-miR-671-5p、si-circFARSA 共转染后被逆转。结论 干扰circFARSA 可通过调节 miR-671-5p对胃 癌的细胞增殖、迁移、侵袭过程发挥一定的抑制作用,同时诱导细胞周期阻滞。     

丙泊酚通过调控miR-574-5p/SOX2表达抑制胃癌AGS细胞增殖、侵袭和迁移

【摘要】 目的 探讨丙泊酚通过调控微小RNA-574-5P(miRNA-574-5P）/性别决定区Y框蛋白（SOX2）对胃癌AGS细胞增殖、侵袭和迁移的影响和分子机制。 方法 以0、5、10和20 μg/mL丙泊酚处理AGS细胞48 h。筛选丙泊酚最佳使用浓度。将转染后的AGS细胞分为对照组、丙泊酚组、丙泊酚+miR-NC组、丙泊酚+miR-574-5p组、丙泊酚+si-con组、丙泊酚+si-SOX2组、丙泊酚+miR-574-5p+pcDNA组、丙泊酚+miR-574-5p+ pcDNA-SOX2组。采用细胞计数（CCK-8）法检测细胞增殖;克隆形成实验检测细胞克隆形成能力;Transwell实验检测细胞侵袭和迁移;实时荧光定量聚合酶链反应（PCR）法检测细胞中微小RNA（miR）-574-5p的表达水平;免疫印迹法检测细胞中SOX2蛋白的表达水平。采用上述方法检测AGS细胞增殖、侵袭、迁移能力。双荧光素酶报告基因实验检测miR-574-5p与SOX2的靶向关系。 结果 选择20 μg/mL丙泊酚浓度进行实验。与0μg/mL比较,5、10、20 μg/mL丙泊酚处理组细胞存活率、克隆形成率、侵袭细胞数和迁移细胞数均明显降低（P＜0.05）,且呈浓度依赖性,miR-574-5P表达水平呈浓度依赖性降低,SOX2呈浓度依赖性升高（P＜0.05）。与对照组比较,丙泊酚组AGS细胞存活率、克隆形成率、迁移和侵袭细胞数以及miR-574-5p表达显著降低（均P＜0.05）,SOX2蛋白表达显著升高（P＜0.05）。与丙泊酚+miR-NC组比较,丙泊酚+miR-574-5p组AGS细胞存活率、克隆形成率、迁移和侵袭细胞数以及miR-574-5p表达显著升高（均P＜0.05）,SOX2蛋白表达显著降低（P＜0.05）。与丙泊酚+si-con组比较,丙泊酚+si-SOX2组AGS细胞存活率、克隆形成率、迁移和侵袭细胞数以及miR-574-5p表达显著升高（均P＜0.05）,SOX2蛋白表达显著降低（P＜0.05）。与丙泊酚+miR-574-5p+pcDNA组比较,丙泊酚+miR-574-5p+ pcDNA-SOX2组AGS细胞存活率、克隆形成率、迁移和侵袭细胞数以及miR-574-5p表达显著降低（均P＜0.05）,SOX2蛋白表达显著升高（P＜0.05）。miR-574-5p直接与SOX2结合。 结论 丙泊酚通过调控miR-574-5p/SOX2表达抑制胃癌AGS细胞增殖、侵袭和迁移。     

lncRNA SNHG6通过microRNA-26b-5p对三阴性乳腺癌细胞增殖、迁移、侵袭的作用机制研究

目的 探究lncRNA SNHG6通过microRNA-26b-5p（miR-26b-5p）对三阴性乳腺癌（TNBC）细胞增殖、迁移、侵袭的作用机制。方法 体外培养人TNBC细胞系MDA-MB-231细胞,培养后分组转染。设置对照组（空载质粒转染）,SNHG6敲减组（si-SNHG6慢病毒载体转染）、miR-26b-5p抑制组（空载质粒+miR-26b-5p-inhibitor转染）及共转染组（si-SNHG6慢病毒载体+miR-26b-5p-inhibitor转染）。实时荧光定量聚合酶链反应检测SNHG6及miR-26b-5p的表达,分别进行CCK-8实验、划痕实验及Transwell实验检测MDA-MB-231细胞增殖、迁移及侵袭能力,采用双荧光素酶报告实验检测SNHG6与miR-26b-5p的靶向作用。结果 与对照组比较,SNHG6敲减组SNHG6 mRNA表达下调（P <0.05）,miR-26b-5p mRNA表达上调（P <0.05）;与对照组比较,miR-26b-5p抑制组SNHG6 mRNA表达上调（P <0.05）,miR-26b-5p mRNA表达下调（P <0.05）;与SNHG6敲减组比较,miR-26b-5p抑制组和共转染组SNHG6 mRNA表达上调（P <0.05）,miR-26b-5p mRNA表达下调（P <0.05）;与miR-26b-5p抑制组比较,共转染组SNHG6 mRNA表达下调（P <0.05）,miR-26b-5p mRNA表达上调（P <0.05）。对照组、SNHG6敲减组、miR-26b-5p抑制组、共转染组24 h、48 h、72 h的OD值比较,采用重复测量设计的方差分析,结果 ①不同时间点OD值有差异（F =52.481,P =0.000）。②4组OD值有差异（F =50.336,P =0.000）,与对照组比较,SNHG6敲减组及共转染组24 h、48 h及72 h的OD值降低（P <0.05）,miR-26b-5p抑制组24 h、48 h及72 h的OD值升高（P <0.05）;与SNHG6敲减组比较,miR-26b-5p抑制组和共转染组24 h、48 h及72 h的OD值升高（P <0.05）;与miR-26b-5p抑制组比较,共转染组OD值降低（P <0.05）。③4组OD值变化趋势有差异（F =20.109,P =0.000）。与对照组比较,SNHG6敲减组和共转染组划痕愈合率降低,侵袭细胞数减少（P <0.05）,miR-26b-5p抑制组划痕愈合率升高,侵袭细胞数增加（P <0.05）;与SNHG6敲减组比较,miR-26b-5p抑制组和共转染组划痕愈合率升高,侵袭细胞数增加（P <0.05）;与miR-26b-5p抑制组比较,共转染组划痕愈合率降低,侵袭细胞数减少（P <0.05）。且SNHG6与miR-26b-5p基因序列上存在结合位点。结论 敲减SNHG6通过靶向上调MDA-MB-231细胞中miR-26b-5p的表达,抑制TNBC增殖、迁移及侵袭。     

微小RNA-382-5p靶向作用核因子蛋白90对乳腺癌细胞增殖和凋亡的影响

目的 观察微小RNA-382-5p （miR-382-5p）对乳腺癌细胞增殖和凋亡的影响,并探讨其作用机制。方法 采用荧光实时定量聚合酶链反应（qPCR）的方法检测miR-382-5p在9例乳腺癌患者癌组织和乳腺癌细胞株中的表达,细胞计数试剂盒（CCK-8）法和平板克隆实验分别检测过表达miR-382-5p后乳腺癌细胞活力和增殖能力,流式细胞仪检测细胞凋亡情况。qPCR和Western blot法检测过表达miR-382-5p的乳腺癌细胞中核因子蛋白90（NF90）的表达。采用荧光素酶活性实验验证miR-382-5p对靶基因的靶向作用。结果 miR-382-5p在乳腺癌组织和细胞中低表达（P<0.05）,过表达miR-382-5p可抑制乳腺癌细胞的增殖能力,促进细胞的凋亡（P<0.01）。转染miR-382-5p模拟物组NF90基因的相对表达量较miR-NC组明显降低（P<0.01）。荧光素酶活性实验显示miR-382-5p与NF90基因3''非翻译区存在靶向关系（P<0.01）。结论 miR-382-5p对乳腺癌细胞的增殖具有抑制作用,对细胞的凋亡具有促进作用,其机制与靶向抑制NF90基因表达有关。     

LncRNA UNC5B-AS1对胶质母细胞瘤细胞增殖、迁移、侵袭的影响及与microRNA-199的关系

目的 探究长链非编码RNA UNC5B-AS1（LncRNA UNC5B-AS1）对胶质母细胞瘤（GBM）细胞增殖、迁移、侵袭的影响及与microRNA-199（miR-199）的关系。方法 体外培养GBM细胞系U251,分为对照组、空载组、抑制组及过表达组。对照组细胞不做处理;空载组、抑制组、过表达组分别采用空载质粒、si-LncRNA UNC5B-AS1、过表达LncRNA UNC5B-AS1载体转染GBM细胞系U251。qRT-PCR检测LncRNA UNC5B-AS1、miR-199的表达;CCK-8法、划痕实验、Transwell实验分别检测U251细胞增殖、迁移及侵袭能力;双萤光素酶法检测LncRNA UNC5B-AS1与miR-199的靶向作用;Western blotting检测PI3K/Akt通路蛋白的表达。结果 与对照组、空载组比较,抑制组LncRNA UNC5B-AS1降低（P <0.05）,miR-199升高（P <0.05）,过表达组LncRNA UNC5B-AS1升高（P <0.05）,miR-199降低（P <0.05）。与对照组、空载组比较,抑制组细胞活力指数、划痕愈合率、细胞侵袭数、p-PI3K/PI3K、p-Akt/Akt蛋白相对表达量降低（P <0.05）,过表达组细胞活力指数、划痕愈合率、细胞侵袭数、p-PI3K/PI3K、p-Akt/Akt蛋白相对表达量升高（P <0.05）。双萤光素酶实验结果显示,LncRNA UNC5B-AS1与miR-199-mimics基因上存在结合靶点。结论 LncRNA UNC5B-AS1在GBM细胞中高表达,抑制LncRNA UNC5B-AS1能够抑制GBM细胞的增殖、迁移、侵袭作用,其作用机制可能与靶向调控miR-199和调节PI3K/Akt通路有关。     

miR-519b-3p调控IL-6/STAT3通路对宫颈癌细胞凋亡、迁移、侵袭的影响

目的探讨miR-519b-3p调控IL-6/信号转导和转录激活因子3(STAT3)通路对宫颈癌细胞(SiHa)凋亡、迁移、侵袭的影响。 方法qRT-PCR检测miR-519b-3p在宫颈癌组织中的表达。SiHa细胞分为miR-NC组、miR-519b-3p组、miR-NC+RhIL-6组、miR-519b-3p+RhIL-6组。流式细胞术评估SiHa细胞凋亡率,Transwell实验检测细胞迁移和侵袭情况。Western blotting检测B细胞淋巴瘤-2基因(Bcl-2)、E-钙黏蛋白(E-cadherin)、N-cadherin、Bcl相关x蛋白(Bax)、STAT3和p-STAT3蛋白水平。 结果与癌旁组织比较,宫颈癌组织miR-519b-3p表达下调(P＜0.05)。SiHa细胞凋亡率、Bax和E-cadherin蛋白水平miR-519b-3p组高于miR-NC组,miR-NC+RhIL-6组低于miR-NC组,miR-519b-3p+RhIL-6组低于miR-519b-3p组(P＜0.05)。SiHa细胞迁移数、侵袭数、Bcl-2、N-cadherin、p-STAT3蛋白水平miR-519b-3p组低于miR-NC组,miR-NC+RhIL-6组高于miR-NC组,miR-519b-3p+RhIL-6组高于miR-519b-3p组(P＜0.05)。 结论miR-519b-3p通过抑制IL-6/STAT3通路来抑制宫颈癌细胞迁移和侵袭,并增加细胞凋亡。     

Value of D-Dimers in patients with acute aortic dissection

Objective: To evaluatel the value of D-dimers in patients with acute aortic dissection (AAD). Methods: This study consisted of 16 patients with AAD and 27 non-AAD patients. Serum D-dimets were measured by Sta-Liatest D-DI immunoturbidimetric assay. Results: D-dimer level was higher (P ＜ 0.001) in patients with AAD(7.91 ± 5.52 μg/ml) than that in non- AAD group(1.57±1.24 μg/ml). D-dimer was positive (＞0.4 μg/ml) in all patients with AAD and in 10 control group patients (37%). Among patients with acute AAD, D-dimers tended to be higher in Stanford A than in Stanford B (8.67 ± 4.31 μg/ml vs. 3.24±1.27 μg/ml, P ＜0.01). D-dimer values tended to be higher in more extended disease(3.84 ± 1.65 μg/ml, 8.57 ± 3.58 μg/ml and 11.87 ± 5.69 μg/ml in thoracic aorta, thoracic and abdominal aorta, thoracic and abdominal aorta and iliacal arteries, respectively, P ＜ 0.05 for both 8.57 ± 3.58 and 11.87 ± 5.69 vs. 3.84 ± 1.65 ). Including the control group into the analysis, we found a sensitivity of 100%, a negative predictive value of 100%, and a specificity of 66% and a positive predictive value of 64% for D-dimer in diagnosis of AAD in our patients with suspected AAD. Conclusion: D-dimer was elevated in patients with AAD. A negative D-dimer test result could be useful in excluding AAD.     

Research of combined liver-kidney transplantation model in rats

Objective： To set up a simple and reliable rat model of combined liver-kidney transplantation. Methods： SD rats served as both donors and recipients. 4℃ sodium lactate Ringer＇s was infused from portal veins to donated livers,and from abdominal aorta to donated kidneys, respectively. Anastomosis of the portal vein and the inferior vena cava （IVC） inferior to the right kidney between the graft and the recipient was performed by a double cuff method, then the superior hepatic vena cava with suture. A patch of donated renal artery was anastomosed to the recipient abdominal aorta. The urethra and bile duct were reconstructed with a simple inside bracket. Results： Among 65 cases of combined liver-kidney transplantation, the success rate in the late 40 cases was 77.5%. The function of the grafted liver and kidney remained normal. Conclusion： This rat model of combined liver-kidney transplantation can be established in common laboratory conditions with high success rate and meet the needs of renal transplantation experiment.     

APPLICATION OF LORNOXICAM TO PATIENT-CONTROLLED ANALGESIA IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING ABDOMINAL SURGERIES

FOR anesthesiologis s ,treatingpostoperativepainhas alwaysbeen a problem.Althoughopioidshave been provedtobe effective,theirsideeffectscouldnotbeignored.With thedevelopmentofscienceand pharmacology,many drugs with aspectsof satisfactoryanalgesicefficacyand couldbe welltoleratedby patientshave been developed.And lornoxicamisone of them, which isa non-steroidalanti-inflammatorydrug (NSAID ), with analgesic, anti-infl-ammatory,andantipyreticproperties.Itseliminationhalf-time(3 to 5 hours) isle…     

BLOOD PRESSURE CHANGE WITH AGE IN SALT-SENSITIVE TEENAGERS

Objective To observe blood pressure change with age in salt-sensitive teenagers whose salt sensitivity were determined by repeated testing.Methods Salt sensitivity was determined through intravenous infusion of normal saline combined with volume-depletion by oral diuretic furosemide in 55 teenagers. After five years, salt sensitivity was re-examined and subject blood pressure was followed up. Blood pressure changes in salt-sensitive teenagers were compared to that of non-salt sensitive teenagers over five years.Results After 5 years, the repetition rate of salt sensitivity determined by intravenous saline loading is 92.7%. In teenagers with salt sensitivity on the baseline, both the systolic blood pressure increments and increment rates were much higher than non-salt sensitive teenagers (12.7±12.1 mmHg vs. 2.8±5.2 mmHg, P＜ 0.01; 12.2%± 12.0% vs. 2.5% ±4.4%, P＜ 0.001,respectively). There was a similar trend for diastolic blood pressure (8.4 ± 6.4 mmHg vs. 3.7 ± 6.4 mmHg, P = 0.052; 13.2% ±10.6 % vs. 6.8%± 10.1%, P = 0.053, respectively).Conclusions Salt sensitivity determined by intravenous saline loading showed good reproducibility. Blood pressure increments with age were much higher in salt-sensitive teenagers than non-salt sensitive teenagers, especially in terms of systolic blood pressure.     

Development on Adjustable Calibration Marker for Shock Wave Focus

Shock wave lithotripsy （SWL） is a treatment of choice for upper urinary stones. However, this procedure is inappropriate for obese patients because the focus is often unable to reach the target owing to the limited focal distance in shock wave source. Although treating such patients in a blast path may increase the application length of shock wave source, it＇s difficult to find this path on the lithotripter monitor. For this reason, we invented an adjustable calibration marker in order to set an effective focus in the shock wave hath.     

Study on the TCM Pathogenesis of Angiopathic Complications of Type II Diabetes

Excess production of reactive oxygen species(ROS)of mitochondrion mediated by hyperglycemia is the common pathogenesis of angiopathic complications of diabetes.TCM holds that the damp from the dysfunction of spleen.kidney and liver is the causative factor of complications of diabetes.This is similar to the mechanism of Ros resulting in angiopathic complications of diabetes.When the angiopathic complications of type II diabetes mellitus(T2DM)are difierentiated as caused by turbid damp in TCM can be explained as ROS.Since the obstruction of pathogenic damp in channels and collaterals is said to be the main pathogenesis,the treating principle should be dissolving the damp to remove the obstruction.     

Leptin, Ghrelin and TNF-α before and after Hypo-caloric Traditional Chinese Diet and Auricular Acupuncture

INTRODUCTION Obesity is a complex emergent problem, which can be possibly solved not only by the diet but also by the life style and promotion of a constant physical exercise. 1, 2 No doubt careful attentions must be given to the nutritional condition of obese people, the dietary habits, the somatic build (i.e. distribution of fat mass) and the organic functions linked to formation of the fat mass. All the parameters should be constantly monitored before, during and after a diet treatment. 3, 4, 5     

Relationship between Dysglycemia and Carotid Atherosclerosis in Tibetan Population

People with dysglycemia are at high risk for atherosclerotic diseases. This study aims at investigating the atherosclerotic vascular damage in dysglycemia and its metabolic origin in Tibetan population.     

Acupuncture Combined with Spinal Tui Na for Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea in 30 Cases

Objective: To observe the therapeutic effects in acupunture treatment of primary dysmenorrhea combined with spinal Tui Na, and study its mechanism. Methods: Thirty cases of the treatment group were treated by acupuncture combined with spinal Tui Na, and thirty cases in the control group were treated by routine acupuncture. Results: The total effective rate was 93.3% in the treatment group, and 73.3% in the control group, with a significant difference between the two groups (P<0.05). Conclusions: Acupuncture combined with spinal Tui Na has good prospects for treatment of primary dysmenorrhea.     

Luo Lingjie's Experience in Treating Chronic Nephropathy

In treating chronic nephropathy,Luo Lingjie,a chief physician,pays attention to regulating the balance between yin and yang,treating infection if present,and removing pathogenic factors.He prescribes gentle drugs and uses carefully strongly warming-tonifying ones,emphasizes the importance of persuading the patient to persist in treatment with medication and nurse one's health for recuperation,and is good at combined use of TCM and western medicine therapy and brings the merits of various therapies into full play,with obvious theraoeutic effects.