Effects of GM-CSF, IL-3, and GM-CSG/IL-3 fusion protein on apoptosis of human myeloid leukemic cell line Tf-1 induced by irradiation

AIM: To observe the effects of three cytokines on the apoptosis of Tf-1 cells induced by y irradiation and investigate the relationship between apoptosis and caspase-3 activity. METHODS: Different cytokines GM-CSF, IL-3 and GM-CS/IL-3 fusion protein were added into the irradiated Tf-1 cells. MTT assay, morphology, flow cytometry, and DNA fragmentation assay were used to observe the effects of cytokines on apoptosis. The caspase-3 activity was determined with a fluorocytometer. RESULTS: Irradiated Tf-1 cells showed typical morphological characteristic of apoptosis demonstrated by transmission electron microscopy and were accumulated in G0/G1 phase. In the groups treated with growth factors after irradiation, three cytokines significantly increased the viability rate, distinctly decreased the apoptosis rate and the proportion of DNA fragmentation. When Tf-1 cells were irradiated by y     

压电免疫传感器两种抗体固定方法的比较研究

目的比较压电免疫传感器两种抗体固定方法的优劣,选择压电免疫传感器抗体敏感膜固定的最佳方法. 方法分别采用巯基化方法和蛋白A(SPA)固定法将抗人胰岛素单克隆抗体固定在压电免疫传感器金膜电极表面,比较不同抗体工作浓度、不同浓度标准溶液反应条件下抗体固定量、一致性以及传感器响应能力如频率变化、反应时间、检测线性范围以及反应非特异性等. 结果两种固定方法制备的压电免疫传感器其检测灵敏度、反应时间相当,但巯基化固定方法抗体固定量大、一致性好、检测线性范围较宽、非特异反应低. 结论抗体巯基化法制备的压电免疫传感器具有检测范围宽、非特异反应低等优点,是免疫传感器抗体敏感膜制备的理想方法.     

基于影像组学分类器术前预测直肠非黏液性腺癌淋巴结转移

目的：探讨影像组学方法在术前预测直肠非黏液性腺癌淋巴结转移中的价值。方法：回顾性分析91例手术病理切片证实为直肠非黏液性腺癌患者的影像学资料,其中61例为训练样本,30例为验证样本。基于全瘤体积,从每个原发病灶术前高分辨T2加权成像(T2-weighted imaging,T2WI)图像中提取影像组学特征1 301个。基于训练样本,利用最小绝对收缩和选择算子(the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator,LASSO)逻辑回归方法筛选关键特征并构建影像组学分类器。采用受试者工作特征(receiver operating characteristic,ROC)曲线评价影像组学分类器的辨别效能,并将其与形态学标准进行比较。在验证样本中验证影像组学分类器的价值。结果：由5个影像组学特征构建的分类器与淋巴结转移状态有关(P<0.001)。在训练样本和验证样本中,影像组学分类器诊断淋巴结转移的曲线下面积分别为0.874(95% CI：0.787~0.960)和0.878(95% CI：0.727~1.000),形态学标准诊断淋巴结转移的曲线下面积分别为0.619(95% CI：0.487~0.752)和0.556(95% CI：0.355~0.756)。无论是训练样本还是验证样本,影像组学分类器的诊断效能均高于形态学标准(均P<0.05)。结论：影像组学分类器可术前个体化预测直肠非黏液性腺癌淋巴结转移,而且其诊断效能高于形态学标准。     

Individual and joint effects of borderline ankle-brachial index and high plasma total homocysteine on all-cause death in hypertensive adults

BACKGROUNDThe cardiovascular hazards of total homocysteine (tHcy) are long known. In addition, despite the acknowledgment on the importance of low ankle-brachial index (ABI) (< 0.9), borderline ABI (0.91-0.99) was once commonly overlooked. This study aims to explore the independent and joint effect of tHcy level and borderline ABI on all-cause death in hypertensive population.METHODSThis study included 10,538 participants from China H-type Hypertension Registry Study. ABI was described into two groups: normal ABI (1.00-1.40) and borderline ABI. tHcy level was also divided into two groups: < 15.02 and ≥ 15.02 μmo/L. Four groups were analyzed, using COX proportional hazard regression model, separately and pairwise to observe the independent and joint effect on all-cause death.RESULTSA total of 126 (1.2%) deaths were observed in the 1.7 years follow-up time. Borderline ABI has a higher predicted risk of death than normal ABI (HR = 1.87, 95%CI: 1.17-3.00) after adjusting for potential covariates. Compare with tHcy level < 15.02 μmo/L (low tHcy), those with tHcy ≥ 15.02 μmo/L (high tHcy) had higher risk to event outcome (HR = 1.99, 95% CI: 1.30-3.05). According to the cumulative hazard curve, group with borderline ABI and high tHcy level has significantly higher altitude and larger increasing rate over follow-up period compare to other groups. Among those with borderline ABI, participants with high tHcy had higher death risk than those with low tHcy, nevertheless, no significant different between borderline and normal ABI among those with low tHcy levels.CONCLUSIONSBorderline ABI and tHcy level both have independent predictive value on all-cause death. The combined group of borderline ABI and high tHcy has highest risk factor of outcomes, which suggested the mutual additive value of borderline ABI and tHcy. More attention should be given to the importance of borderline ABI in hypertensive population, especially with elevated tHcy level.

Homocysteine (Hcy) is a sulfur-containing, non-proteinogenic amino acid synthesized through the transmethylation of amino acid methionine from one-carbon metabolism. Elevated plasma total homocysteine (tHcy) level is associated with endothelial dysfunction, increased blood coagulation, and metabolic disturbance, promoting cardiovascular diseases, stroke, and coronary artery disease.^[1,2] Notably, patients with high Hcy levels and concomitant hypertension were suggested to be at particularly higher risk.^[3] Moreover, increasing studies have explored a positive association between advanced Hcy level with all-cause mortality. According to a recent dose-response meta-analysis, for each 5-μmol/L increment of tHcy levels, the risk for all-cause mortality increased by 33.6%.^[4]The ankle-brachial index (ABI) is an effective, well-established measure that is commonly used in the diagnosis of peripheral artery disease (PAD),^[5] meanwhile was well studied as an important indicator of atherosclerosis and CVD events.^[6] Although ankle-brachial index (ABI) ≤ 0.90 has been recognized as the threshold value for abnormal/low ABI, which was proven to increase the risk of all-cause mortality,^[7] a study from the American Heart Association has suggested ABI between 0.91 and 1.00 should be considered as “borderline area” in terms of cardiovascular risks,^[8] considering of prior probability and sensitivity of ABI calculation. Emerging studies have aimed to explore the predictive value of borderline ABI,^[9-11] however, controversy remains because of limited and inconsistent data. The current study aimed to explore the individual and joint effect of borderline ABI and tHcy on all-cause mortality among hypertensive adults. Although ABI level ≤ 0.90 has been and is going to remain significant in clinical practice, we believe broader concern should be placed on borderline ABI, especially for its value in risk differentiation and identification. To the best of our knowledge, there are no similar previous studies.     

青壮年股骨颈骨折患者行闭合复位内固定手术后发生股骨头无菌性缺血坏死影响因素分析

目的探讨青壮年股骨颈骨折患者经闭合复位内固定手术治疗后发生股骨头无菌性缺血坏死的影响因素。方法回顾性分析自2015年1月至2020年1月北部战区总医院骨科收治的经闭合复位内固定手术治疗的62例青壮年股骨颈骨折患者临床资料,包括年龄、性别、体质量指数、骨折侧、Garden分型、损伤至手术前时间、术前是否牵引、内固定是否取出、股骨头后倾角度、是否有股骨颈皮质粉碎、术后负重活动时间、复位质量等,并分析上述指标对术后发生股骨头无菌性缺血坏死的影响。结果青壮年患者发生术后股骨头无菌性缺血坏死与Garden分型、内固定是否取出、股骨头后倾角度、股骨颈皮质粉碎情况、复位质量相关(P<0.05)。多因素Logistic分析显示,内固定是否取出、复位质量、股骨头后倾角度与术后发生股骨头无菌性缺血坏死关系密切(P<0.05)。结论青壮年股骨颈骨折闭合复位内固定术后发生股骨头坏死的影响因素较多,其中,内固定是否取出、复位质量、股骨头后倾角度与术后发生股骨头坏死密切关系。     

IgE介导的食物过敏诊断程序及临床评价

目的 对IgE介导的食物过敏的诊断流程进行临床评价。探讨高效的食物过敏诊断程序。方法 0～6岁患儿88例,以支气管哮喘、过敏性鼻炎、特应性皮炎以及消化道症状为主要临床表现,进行食物过敏原皮肤点刺试验（skin prick test,SPT）,皮肤试验阳性者检测血清特异性IgE（sIgE）、sIgE阳性者进一步进行双盲安慰剂食物激发试验（double-blind placebo-control food challenge,DBPCFC）证实诊断。sIsE阴性者通过DBPCFC建立或排除诊断。结果 88例患儿中SPT（＋）者25例。其中SPT（＋）sIgE（＋）者16例,SPT（＋）sIsE（-）者9例;前者经DBPCFC进一步证实为食物过敏的有14例;后者通过DBPCFC建立诊断的3例。排除诊断的6例,根据SPT（＋）sIgE（＋）或SPT（＋）sIsE（-）诊断食物过敏的阳性预计值为87．5％．阴性预计值为77．8％。结论 皮肤点刺试验结合sIgE检测有较高的食物过敏确诊率,当前两者不一致时,需要通过DBPCFC建立诊断。     

内源性一氧化碳对肺动脉平滑肌细胞增殖基因表达谱的影响

目的 运用芯片技术研究内源性一氧化碳（CO）刺激下血管平滑肌细胞内增殖相关基凼表达谮的变化。方法 取SD大鼠肺动脉平滑肌细胞进行离体培养,用血小板源性生长因子（PDGF,20ng／m1）和Hemin（20μmol／L）进行刺激后,用Affymetrix表达基因谱芯片检测其基因表达谱变化。结果 Hemin刺激与PDGF刺激相比差异表达基因366条,与增殖相关的差异表达基因21条,上调11条,下调10条。其中原来在PDGF刺激下上调表达的一些基因（Map2k3、cyclinD1、PDGFA、mybL1、a．nape10、MMP14等）在经内源性CO刺激后其表达则显著下调。结论 内源性CO很可能是通过作用于MAPK途径来抑制PDGF的促增殖功能,同时伴有cyclinD1、cyclinG1、P21等的参与。     

曾被误诊的麻痹性痴呆23例分析

目的:研究麻痹性痴呆的诊断与治疗。方法:对曾被误诊的23例麻痹性痴呆,使用简明精神病评定量表(BPRS)及简易精神状态检查(MMSE)评定。并予驱梅毒及抗精神病药治疗。结果:驱梅毒治疗后可显著提高疗效。结论:麻痹性痴呆应及早正确诊断,作驱梅毒及抗精神病治疗。     

脑脊液14-3-3蛋白定量检测对散发性Creutzfeldt-Jakob病的诊断价值

目的探讨脑脊液14-3-3蛋白定量检测对散发性Creutzfeldt-Jakob病(sCJD)的诊断价值。方法采用Capture Assay方法定量检测14例sCJD患者(sCJD组)、10例痴呆患者(OD组)、12例非痴呆患者(ND组)脑脊液14-3-3蛋白的含量。结果脑脊液中14-3-3蛋白含量中位数(MD)sCJD组为40.00ng/mg,OD组为2.65ng/mg,ND组为3.10ng/mg;sCJD组脑脊液中14-3-3蛋白含量明显高于OD组及ND组(均P<0.01)。以脑脊液14-3-3蛋白含量≥9ng/ml为分界值时,其对sCJD诊断的敏感性为86.7%,特异性为86.4%,阳性预测值为81.3%,阴性预测值为90.5%。结论应用Capture Assay方法定量检测脑脊液中14-3-3蛋白含量对于临床可疑sCJD的患者有较高的敏感性和特异性。