Connexin26 gene ( GJB2): prevalence of mutations in the Chinese population

The connexin26 gene ( GJB2) has been shown to be responsible for DFNB1 and DFNA3 (Autosomal Recessive Hereditary Nonsyndromic Deafness Locus 1 and Autosomal Dominant Hereditary Nonsyndromic Deafness Locus 3). Two hundred ten independently ascertained Chinese probands with nonsyndromic hearing loss (NSHL) were evaluated for mutations in GJB2, including 43 probands from families with more than one sib with NSHL, likely indicating dominant inheritance, and sporadic cases of NSHL, compatible with recessive inheritance. Of the 210 probands, 43 (20%) were homozygous or heterozygous for mutations in GJB2. Four different mutations were identified: 35delG, 109G-A, 235delC, and 299-300delAT. It was confirmed that GJB2 mutations are an important cause of hearing loss in this population. Of these four mutations, 235delC was the most prevalent at 93%; yet the 35delG mutation, which is the most common GJB2 mutation in Caucasian subjects (Europeans and Americans), was found in low frequency in the present study. It appears from our limited data and reports from other East Asians that 235delC is the most prevalent GJB2 mutation in these populations. GJB2 mutations are consistent with ethnic predilections.     

NGF在成年猴脑的分布

为了解NGF在成年猴脑的分布,采用免疫组化SP法对成年猴脑多个冠状位切片进行免疫组化反应。结果证明,NGF阳性反应神经元主要分布于大脑皮质Ⅲ、V层,小脑Purkinje细胞,海马,齿状回,纹状体,脑干网状结构等处。此外,在黑质、舌下神经核、迷走神经背核、前庭神经核、三叉神经核、疑核、下橄榄核也出现NGF阳性反应。在大脑和脑干还观察到NGF阳性胶质细胞。本实验结果表明,在成年猴脑的多个脑区有NGF表达,提示NGF可能涉及猴脑某些神经元及胶质细胞的生理过程。     

心理治疗在全程助产责任制中的应用

目的探村心理治疗封产科全程助产责任制分娩模式的影响。方法选择2002年3月至2004年9月在我院住院的初产妇1700例（均孕足月、单胎、无难产指征），随机分为治疗组和对照组两组，比较两组分娩方式、产程时间、产后出血。结果第一产程及总产程均短于对照组（P〈0．05），两组剖宫产率、阴道助产率、产后出血率比较均有显著差异（P〈0．05）。结论心理治疗应用于产科全程助产责任制，使产妇得到心理安慰和生理上的帮助，保障母婴健康，值得推广使用。     

Rapid detection of group B streptococci in pregnant women at delivery

BACKGROUND: Group B streptococcal infections are an important cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. A rapid method for the detection of this organism in pregnant women at the time of delivery is needed to allow early treatment of neonates. METHODS: We studied the efficacy of two polymerase-chain-reaction (PCR) assays for routine screening of pregnant women for group B streptococci at the time of delivery. We obtained anal, vaginal, and combined vaginal and anal specimens from 112 pregnant women; in 57 women, specimens were obtained before and after the rupture of the amniotic membranes. The specimens were tested for group B streptococci by culture in a standard selective broth medium, with a conventional PCR assay, and with a new fluorogenic PCR assay. RESULTS: Among the 112 women, the results of the culture of the combined vaginal and anal specimens were positive for group B streptococci in 33 women (29.5 percent). The two PCR assays detected group B streptococcal colonization in specimens from 32 of these 33 women: the one negative PCR result was in a sample obtained after the rupture of membranes. As compared with the culture results, the sensitivity of both PCR assays was 97.0 percent and the negative predictive value was 98.8 percent. Both the specificity and the positive predictive value of the two PCR assays were 100 percent. The length of time required to obtain results was 30 to 45 minutes for the new PCR assay, 100 minutes for the conventional PCR assay, and at least 36 hours for culture. CONCLUSIONS: Colonization with group B streptococci can be identified rapidly and reliably by a PCR assay in pregnant women in labor both before and after the rupture of membranes.     

Age-dependent and iron-independent expression of two mRNA isoforms of divalent metal transporter 1 in rat brain

The DMT1(Nramp2/DCT1) is a newly discovered proton-coupled metal-ion transport protein. The cellular localization and functional characterization of DMT1 suggest that it might play a role in physiological iron transport in the brain. In the study, we evaluated effects of dietary iron and age on iron content and DMT1 expression in four brain regions: cortex, hippocampus, striatum, substantia nigra. Total iron content in all regions was significantly lower in the low-iron diet rats and higher in the high-iron diet rats than that in the control animals, showing that dietary iron treatment for 6-weeks can alter brain iron levels. Contrary to our expectation, there was no significant alternation in DMT1(+IRE) and (-IRE) mRNA expression and protein content in all brain regions examined in spite of the existence of the altered iron levels in these regions after 6-weeks' diet treatment although TfR mRNA expression and protein level were affected significantly, as was expected. The data demonstrates that expression of DMT1(+IRE) and (-IRE) was not regulated by iron in these regions of adult rats. The lack of response of DMT1 to iron status in the brain suggests that the IRE of brain DMT1 mRNA might be not really iron-responsive and that DMT1-mediated iron transport might be not the rate-limiting step in brain iron uptake in adult rats. Our findings also showed that development can significantly affect brain iron and DMT1(+IRE) and (-IRE) expression but the effect varies in different brain regions, indicating a regionally specific regulation in the brain.     

血液回收对非体外循环冠状动脉旁路移植患者红细胞和血液粘度的影响

目的观察血液回收技术对非体外循环冠状动脉旁路移植患者红细胞、血小板和血液粘度的影响。方法2005年8月~2007年10月间,共完成46例非体外循环冠状动脉旁路移植术,随机分为实验组(血液回收组)和对照组(不使用血液回收机组),每组23例。观察两组用血液制品的数量和术后24h的引流量,比较两组术前和术后24h的红细胞计数、血红蛋白、红细胞压积、血小板计数、低切全血粘度和高切全血粘度。结果实验组用浓缩红细胞和血浆的量明显少于对照组,两组术后24h引流量、术前和术后24h的红细胞计数、血红蛋白、红细胞压积、血小板计数、低切全血粘度和高切全血粘度之间的差异无显著性意义。结论血液回收技术在非体外循环冠状动脉旁路移植患者中能减少输血,对红细胞、血小板和血液粘度无不利影响。     

带翼金属烤瓷冠在残根残冠修复中的应用

目的 保留根周健康的残冠残根，采取带翼金属烤瓷冠修复牙体缺损，以恢复功能及美观。方法 选择85例患者110颗患牙经过根管治疗，给予金属烤瓷冠修复，修复时在它的邻牙腭或舌侧设计金属翼以加强固位。结果 经1～5年观察修复效果良好。结论 带翼金属烤瓷冠增加了唇、颊向对抗力，并分散了残根的垂直耠力，加强了摩擦力及固位。临床观察，具有一定实用性和可行性，但远期效果有待进一步探讨。     

Genetically engineered negative signaling molecules in the immunomodulation of allergic diseases

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review summarizes current knowledge regarding the control of human mast cell and basophil signaling and recent developments using a new therapeutic platform consisting of a human bifunctional gamma and epsilon heavy chain (Fc gamma-Fc epsilon) protein to inhibit allergic reactivity. RECENT FINDINGS: Crosslinking of Fc gamma RIIb to Fc epsilon RI on human mast cells and basophils by a genetically engineered Fc gamma-Fc epsilon protein (GE2) leads to the inhibition of mediator release upon Fc epsilon RI challenge. GE2 protein was shown to inhibit cord blood-derived mast cell and peripheral blood basophil mediator release in vitro in a dose-dependent fashion, including inhibition of human IgE reactivity to cat. IgE-driven mediator release from lung tissue was also inhibited by GE2. The mechanism of inhibition in mast cells included alterations in IgE-mediated Ca mobilization, spleen tyrosine kinase phosphorylation and the formation of downstream of kinase-growth factor receptor-bound protein 2-SH2 domain-containing inositol 5-phosphatase (dok-grb2-SHIP) complexes. Proallergic effects of Langerhan's like dendritic cells and B-cell IgE switching were also inhibited by GE2. In vivo, GE2 was shown to block passive cutaneous anaphylaxis driven by human IgE in mice expressing the human Fc epsilon RI and inhibit skin test reactivity to dust mite antigen in a dose-dependent manner in rhesus monkeys. SUMMARY: The balance between positive and negative signaling controls mast cell and basophil reactivity, which is critical in the expression of human allergic diseases. This approach using a human Fc gamma-Fc epsilon fusion protein to co-aggregate Fc epsilon RI with the Fc gamma RII holds promise as a new therapeutic platform for the immunomodulation of allergic diseases and potentially other mast cell/basophil-dependent disease states.     

HBV感染人胎盘滋养层细胞机制的初步探讨

目的 采用透射电镜观察HBV体外感染人胎盘滋养层细胞的超微结构变化.方法 HBV体外感染人胎盘滋养层细胞.ELISA检测培养上清中HBsAg,PCR检测细胞培养上清和滋养层细胞中的HBV DNA.HBV荧光定量PCR检测细胞培养上清中HBV DNA量(拷贝/ml).透射电镜观察滋养层细胞的超微结构.结果 感染组滋养层细胞培养上清中HBsAg在PBS清洗后12 h时A值为0.942,96 h时上升为1.264.PCR检测感染组细胞培养上清和感染组细胞HBV DNA均为阳性.PBS彻底清洗后0、12、36、60、84 h感染组细胞培养上清的HBV DNA分别为:＜103,3×104,6×105,5×105,3×105拷贝/ml.透射电镜观察到感染组滋养层细胞膜附近存在包涵素(Clathrin)形式的内吞小体形成,并且发现内吞小体内存在病毒颗粒样结构.在感染组细胞粗面内质网内发现HBsAg特异性的纤维丝状结构.结论 HBV可能经包涵素依赖的细胞内吞形式进入滋养层细胞,进而实现感染细胞或通过胞释作用将病毒排至细胞的对侧而实现穿越滋养层细胞屏障.     

新鲜羊膜致I型超敏反应的变应原性研究

研究新鲜人羊膜的变应原性及其致敏后发生I型超敏反应的可能性。建立豚鼠全身主动过敏实验模型。分新鲜羊膜组、新鲜蛋清组(阳性对照)和PBS液组(阴性对照),每组10只豚鼠。观察豚鼠在致敏期和激发后的反应,采用化学荧光法检测外周血组胺含量,血液流变分析系统检测4项血液流变学指标(全血高切变率黏度、全血低切变率黏度、血浆黏度、红细胞聚集指数)。致敏期间各组豚鼠的体重变化无明显差别(P>0.05);激发后羊膜组豚鼠与阴性组表现一致,无异常反应;羊膜组外周血组胺含量及4项血液流变学指标均与阴性对照无明显差别(P>0.05),与阳性对照有显著性差异(P<0.01)。经规范化无菌处理后的新鲜羊膜,一般不具有变应原性,不会引起I型超敏反应。