AuNP flares-capped mesoporous silica nanoplatform for MTH1 detection and inhibition

The human mutT homologue MTH1, a nucleotide pool sanitizing enzyme, represents a vulnerability factor and an attractive target for anticancer therapy. However, there is currently a lack of selective and effective platforms for the detection and inhibition of MTH1 in cells. Here, we demonstrate for the first time a gold nanoparticle (AuNP) flares-capped mesoporous silica nanoparticle (MSN) nanoplatform that is capable of detecting MTH1 mRNA and simultaneously suppressing MTH1 activity. The AuNP flares are made from AuNPs that are functionalized with a dense shell of MTH1 recognition sequences hybridized to short cyanine (Cy5)-labeled reporter sequences and employed to seal the pores of MSN to prevent the premature MTH1 inhibitors (S-crizotinib) release. Just like the pyrotechnic flares that produce brilliant light when activated, the resulting AuNP flares@MSN (S-crizotinib) undergo a significant burst of red fluorescence enhancement upon MTH1 mRNA binding. This hybridization event subsequently induces the opening of the pores and the release of S-crizotinib in an mRNA-dependent manner, leading to significant cytotoxicity in cancer cells and improved therapeutic response in mouse xenograft models. We anticipate that this nanoplatform may be an important step toward the development of MTH1-targeting theranostics and also be a useful tool for cancer phenotypic lethal anticancer therapy.     

Application of recombinase polymerase amplification method for rapid detection of infectious laryngotracheitis virus

Infectious laryngotracheitis is a significant respiratory disease of chickens that causes huge economic losses due to high morbidity and mortality and reduced egg production. A real-time recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) assay was developed to accurately detect ILTV. The specific probe and primer sets were carefully designed and screened. The real-time RPA assay was carried out at 39 °C for 30 min, and results were obtained within 15 min. The results of the specificity assay showed no fluorescence signals with other avian-related viruses. The sensitivity of the assay was 1 × 10² copies/μL. The low CV value showed that the assay was reproducible. A total of 115 clinical samples were tested using the real-time RPA assay and the real-time PCR assay in parallel; the coincidence rates of the two detection methods were 100%. The results indicated that the real-time RPA assay is a specific, sensitive, rapid, and useful tool for epidemiological studies and clinical diagnosis, especially in the field and in resource-poor areas.     

3种霍乱弧菌检测方法在外环境标本中的应用研究

目的：通过改进霍乱弧菌检测的技术手段，提高外环境标本中霍乱弧菌的检出率。方法：将常规分离鉴定法、PCR检测法和胶体金免疫层析试验法同时用于检测霍乱流行期间的外环境标本，并对其现场应用结果进行比较分析。结果：3种方法检测80份外环境标本霍乱弧菌的结果显示：它们均未出现假阳性，3种方法各有优势，且结果相互符合性好，但也存在各自弱点。结论：只用单一种方法来检测外环境标本霍乱弧菌存在明显不足。建议在外环境霍乱监测中选用胶体金法进行初筛，再用常规法和PCR法检测。最大限度减少漏检的可能性。     

瑞格列奈与迪沙片治疗新诊断2型糖尿病的疗效对比观察

比较对新诊断2型糖尿病患者应用瑞格列奈（11例）和迪沙片（10例）治疗4周后空腹血糖（FPG）、餐后2h血糖（2hPG）、晨3点血糖（3aPG）,空腹胰岛素（FIns）、餐后2h胰岛素（2hIns）,糖化白蛋白的值。结果显示,与迪沙片组相比,瑞格列奈组治疗后空腹血糖、餐后2h血糖的下降幅度更为明显,但低血糖的发生次数反而减少。     

Detection of local recurrence of soft-tissue sarcoma with positron emission tomography using [18F]fluorodeoxyglucose

Background: It is often difficult to detect a local recurrence of soft-tissue sarcomas due to disturbance of the normal anatomy by previous surgery and radiotherapy. The aim of this study was to assess the value of positron emission tomography (PET) with [¹⁸F]fluoro-2-deoxy-d-glucose (FDG) for detecting local recurrences. Methods: In the period 1992–1995, 17 patients with proven or suspected local recurrence of soft-tissue sarcoma were examined using FDG-PET. Fifteen of these patients were ultimately proven to have a recurrence. Results: Recurrence was visualized in 14 patients (93%). Small tumors (maximum diameter 0.5 cm) were as easily visible as large lesions (maximum diameter 20 cm). In one patient the PET scan was positive, but the recurrence could not be proven histologically. Recurrence was proven 1 year later. A recurrent low-grade liposarcoma was not visualized. The two patients with benign lesions had a negative PET scan. The mean glucose metabolic rate was calculated to be 13.2 μmol/100 g/min (range 1.9–28.4). A correlation was found between the histological malignancy grade and the metabolic rate (p<0.05; Kruskal-Wallis). Conclusion: PET with FDG is a useful addition to the diagnostic armamentarium for detecting local recurrence of soft-tissue sarcomas and provides an indication of the malignancy grade of the recurrent lesion. Presented at the 47th Annual Meeting of The Society for Surgical Oncology, Houston, Texas, March 17–20, 1994.     

复发性口腔溃疡患者血Cu,Fe,Zn含量分析

目的：探讨微量元素在复发性口腔溃疡发病中的作用。方法：检测了44例复发性口腔溃疡患者血清微量元素Cu,Fe,Zn含量，并与正常健康人对照，统计结果用t检验。结果：复发性口腔溃疡患者血清Zn含量明显低于对照组，而Fe含量高于对照组。结论：提示缺Zn是诱发复发性口腔溃疡的因素之一。     

对产超广谱β-内酰胺酶细菌的检测和耐药性分析

目的 :了解临床病人标本中产超广谱 β-内酰胺酶 (ESBLs)细菌的检出率及耐药情况 ,以指导临床合理使用抗生素。方法 :用NCCLS规定的表型确证试验进行ESBLs的检测。结果 :ESBLs的总阳性率为 19.9% ,大肠埃希菌为 18. 1% ,肺炎克雷伯菌为 2 2 . 7%。产ESBLs菌对 8种抗生素的耐药率与不产ESBLs菌相比有显著差异 (P <0 0 5 ) ,对 3种抗生素 (亚胺培南、头孢哌酮 /舒巴坦、哌拉西林 /他唑巴坦 )的耐药率与不产ESBLs菌相比无显著差异。结论 :临床实验室应加强对ESBLs的检测 ,治疗产ESBLs菌引起的感染 ,应选用头霉素、碳青霉烯类及含酶抑制剂的复合抗生素。     

微柱凝胶法在检测孕妇IgG抗体中的应用研究

目的:探讨微柱凝胶法检测对孕妇产前IgG抗体效价的应用价值。方法:对我院120例门诊和住院O型待产孕妇采取微柱凝胶法检测血型抗体IgG。结果:当抗体效价≥64时,才使新生儿发生HDN;当抗体效价达到1024时,发病率达到100%。结论:微柱凝胶法检测灵敏度高,对检验孕妇产前IgG抗体效价具有较高的临床应用价值,可在基层进行推广和应用。     

咳喘患儿气管支气管异物的检出

气管支气管异物是引起小儿咳喘的重要原因之一。本文就X线诊断中的几点体会作了详细介绍,认为X线检查对气管支气管异物的诊断和治疗有极为重要的价值。