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Currently, urban and rural communities have become the new focus of social governance in China; however, the existing standards for urban and rural community governance cannot meet the new demand for governance modernization, and thus a new standards system is required. This study aims to research the development strategy of an urban and rural community governance standards system. In this article, we analyze the demand for standardizing urban and rural community governance in China, summarize the development status of standards systems related to urban and rural community governance in China and abroad, and explore the problems in the standardization in China. Moreover, we propose a preliminary framework and key directions for the standards system, covering general standards, community infrastructure, community information platform, community autonomy, community management, and community service. Considering the focus and weaknesses of urban and rural community governance in the new era, we propose several suggestions from five aspects: Top-level design, pilot demonstration, multi-party participation, overall urban–rural planning, and personnel training.

To replace the frequent and laborsome manual label feeding in the cigarette packing process, an automatic label feeding system was designed. The system mainly consists of a positioning and picking device, a kraft paper cutting and reclaiming device, a lifting and buffering device, an overhead conveyor, and a visual label hopper. The positioning and picking device uses a collaborative robot and a 3D industrial camera to complete the accurate positioning and automatic picking of label stacks. According to the results of finite element analysis, the thickness of the cutter in the kraft paper cutting and reclaiming device is determined to be 0.7 mm with a blade angle of 15°. The unpacked label stacks are lifted and stored in the buffering device temporarily, prior to entering the visual label hopper via the overhead conveyor. The automatic label feeding system was tested on a ZB25 packer in Shifang Cigarette Factory. The results showed that the average feeding labor time was reduced from 2 hours/shift to 0. This technology supports the promotion of automation of packing equipment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

BackgroundVariable temperature condition is the most extensive requirement in many scattering experiments. Automatic sample shifting technology based on the variable temperature condition can significantly improve the detection efficiency of samples.PurposeThis study aims to develop a varied temperature automatic sample shifting device for synchrotron radiation small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) experiment.MethodsThe device was designed to accommodate up to 100 samples, covering a wide temperature range of 25~280 °C with temperature control accuracy of ±1 °C. Two-dimensional mobile platform was used to control sample switching, and the temperature controller and heating element were used to control the sample temperature of experiment. In addition, the temperature-stroke coupling control software suitable for this device was implemented to realize the remote control of sample switching and temperature changing. The structure and the temperature distribution of the sample rack were analyzed by numerical simulation and compared with that of experiment to finalize the appropriate structure for this device.Results & ConclusionsThe maximum error between the simulated temperature and the measured temperature is less than 2% and the structure design is reasonable, satisfying multi-sample variable temperature test requirements for SAXS experiment.

Al2O3, SiO2 and ZnO were coated around nano-sized BaTiO3 particles by means of aqueous chemical coating. Then, BaTiO 3 -based energy storage ceramic material with average grain size of 120 nm was fabricated by the two-step sintering method. The coating layer can restrain grain growth and abnormal grain growth, and can enhance significantly the AC breakdown strength of the material to over 150 kV·cm-1, while providing energy density of 0.829 J·cm-3. Energy-dispersive spectroscopy proves the gathering of doping elements near grain boundaries, thus indicating the existence of a core-shell structure. High-temperature impedance spectroscopy and fitting results further explain that the energy storage properties were improved. Although the energy density of this ultrafinecrystalline ceramic material is moderate, the advantages of fine grains and low sintering temperature make it possible for the material to be used in multilayer ceramic capacitors, which can increase energy storage by orders of magnitude. This improvement is impossible to achieve with conventional energy storage ceramics.

Based on IEEE 802.16 protocol,the QoS guaranteed multi-user and multi-traffic resourle allocat scheduling problem were studiedin broadband wireless access network.Tirst,the cross-layer analysis model was given by TDM-OFDMA based on multi-access queuing scheduling system.Then,based on convex optimization method,the minimum residual integrated workload algorithm was proposed.It can be shown that the algorithm has guaranteed the QoS requirements asymptotically when the QoS parameters of arriving traffic are in the stability region of this algorithm;meanwhile,the residual integrated workload of the scheduling system has been minimized.It is also verified by the numerical results of simulation experiments that the algorithm can guarantee the QoS requirements of four types of services actually.

Objective To explore the influence of aspirin in the generation and differentiation of osteoclasts and its molecular mechanism. Methods RAW264. 7 cells were cultured with 100 ng/ml RANKL treatment and additioned with aspirin solution (0, 0. 25, 0. 5, 1.0, 1.5 mmol/L) of 5 days. TRAP staining was used to observe the generation of osteoclasts at different time points. Expressions of osteoclast marker mRNAs, including CTSK, MMP-9, and CTR, were detected with real-time PCR. NF-B and MAPKS protein expressions were detected using Western blotting. Nuclear translocation of NF--B p65 was analyzed using immunofluorescence technique. Results Aspirin suppressed RANKL-induced osteoclast formation. With the increase of aspirin concentration, the expressions of marker genes including TRAP, CTSK, MMP9, and CTR mRNA decreased, and the expressions of phosphorylated P65, P50, IκB-a, P38, C-NK, and ERK protein reduced. However, aspirin showed no effect on non- phosphorylated proteins and inhibited P65 dislocation. Conclusion Aspirin inhibits the osteoclastogenesis of RAW264. 7 cells by inhibiting the activation of NF-B and MAPK signaling pathways, indicating that aspirin has the potential of preventing and treating osteoporosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The effects of humic acid water-soluble fertilizer on the growth and physiological characteristics of Bupleurum chinense seedlings(Zhongchai No.1) were studied by using a single factor experiment design. When the seedling age was 60 days, the humic acid water-soluble fertilizer was diluted 1 200 times(T1), 1 500 times(T2), 1 800 times(T3), and 2 100 times(T4) for seedling treatment, respectively, and water was used as the control(CK). The effects of different treatments on growth indexes, biomass accumulation, root activity, antioxidant enzyme activity, membrane lipid peroxidation, and photosynthetic characteristics of B. chinense seedlings were analyzed after 30 days. The results showed that compared with CK, stem height, leaf number, root diameter, and root length of the B. chinense seedlings under T3 treatment were significantly increased by 36.82%, 37.03%, 42.78%, and 22.38%, respectively. Root fresh weight, leaf fresh weight, root dry weight, and leaf dry weight under T3 treatment were significantly increased by 90.36%, 98.68%, 123.84%, and 104.38%, respectively. In addition, humic acid water-soluble fertilizer also enhanced TTC reducing activity of the root of B. chinense seedlings, inhibited malonaldehyde(MDA) content, increased superoxide dismutase(SOD), peroxidase(POD), and catalase(CAT) enzyme activities, improved chlorophyll content, and enhanced P_n, G_s, T_r, and other photosynthetic parameters. In conclusion, the application of humic acid water-soluble fertilizer diluted 1 800 times can significantly promote the growth of B. chinense seedlings, enhance root vitality, improve seedling stress resistance, and enhance photosynthesis. The results of this study can provide a theoretical basis for fertilization of B. chinense seedlings.

Objective: To review the research progress of different cell seeding densities and cell ratios in cartilage tissue engineering., Methods: The literature about tissue engineered cartilage constructed with three-dimensional scaffold was extensively reviewed, and the seeding densities and ratios of most commonly used seed cells were summarized., Results: Articular chondrocytes (ACHs) and bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) are the most commonly used seed cells, and they can induce hyaline cartilage formation in vitro and in vivo . Cell seeding density and cell ratio both play important roles in cartilage formation. Tissue engineered cartilage with good quality can be produced when the cell seeding density of ACHs or BMSCs reaches or exceeds that in normal articular cartilage. Under the same culture conditions, the ability of pure BMSCs to build hyaline cartilage is weeker than that of pure ACHs or co-culture of both., Conclusion: Due to the effect of scaffold materials, growth factors, and cell passages, optimal cell seeding density and cell ratio need further study.

Objectives: To investigate the clinical treatment outcomes and the changes of the outcomes over time in extremely preterm twins in Guangdong Province, China., Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed for 269 pairs of extremely preterm twins with a gestational age of <28 weeks who were admitted to the department of neonatology in 26 grade A tertiary hospitals in Guangdong Province from January 2008 to December 2017. According to the admission time, they were divided into two groups: 2008-2012 and 2013-2017. Besides, each pair of twins was divided into the heavier infant and the lighter infant subgroups according to birth weight. The perinatal data of mothers and hospitalization data of neonates were collected. The survival rate of twins and the incidence rate of complications were compared between the 2008-2012 and 2013-2017 groups., Results: Compared with the 2008-2012 group, the 2013-2017 group (both the heavier infant and lighter infant subgroups) had lower incidence rates of severe asphyxia and smaller head circumference at birth ( P <0.05). The mortality rates of both of the twins, the heavier infant of the twins, and the lighter infant of the twins were lower in the 2013-2017 group compared with the 2008-2012 group ( P <0.05). Compared with the 2008-2012 group, the 2013-2017 group (both the heavier infant and lighter infant subgroups) had lower incidence rates of pulmonary hemorrhage, patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), periventricular-intraventricular hemorrhage (P-IVH), and neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS) and a higher incidence rate of bronchopulmonary dysplasia ( P <0.05)., Conclusions: There is a significant increase in the survival rate over time in extremely preterm twins with a gestational age of <28 weeks in the 26 grade A tertiary hospitals in Guangdong Province. The incidences of severe asphyxia, pulmonary hemorrhage, PDA, P-IVH, and NRDS decrease in both the heavier and lighter infants of the twins, but the incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia increases. With the improvement of diagnosis and treatment, the multidisciplinary collaboration between different fields of fetal medicine including prenatal diagnosis, obstetrics, and neonatology is needed in the future to jointly develop management strategies for twin pregnancy.

A novel heterogeneous Fenton catalyst, Prussian blue@yeast (PB@yeast), was prepared via facile self-assembly synthesis. The as-synthesized composite was characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). All of the results indicated that PB nanoparticles were uniformly dispersed on the surface of yeasts with stable core-shell morphology. Degradation of the model anionic fluorescent whitening agent CXT indicated that the PB@yeast catalyst presented a synergistic effect of adsorption and heterogeneous Fenton performance. Owing to the high adsorption capacity of yeast, the CXT molecules were easy to move to the active site of the catalyst, promoting the electron transfer between Fe(Ⅲ) and Fe(Ⅱ) and then enhancing the catalytic activity of the Fenton reaction effectively. Furthermore, the yeast support could improve the dispersity and stability of PB nanoparticles, which maintained excellent catalytic activity and stability after being recycled four times.

Objective: To investigate the effect of MicroRNA-3963(miR-3963) on the adipogenic differentiation of mouse bone-derived mesenchymal stem cells(MSC)., Methods: MSCs were isolated from C57BL/6 mice bone fragment and transfected with miR-3963 mimic, miR-3963 inhibitor and negative control. The expression of miR-3963 and transfection efficiency were detected by q-PCR. These transfected cells were induced to adipocytes and stained with oil red O after 14 days culture. q-PCR and Western blot were used to detect the expression of adipogenic differentiation marker genes C/EBPα and PPARγ at transcriptional level and protein level., Results: The results of q-PCR revealed that miR-3963 expression level was up-regulated after transfection with miR-3963 mimic (P<0.0001), and down-regulated after transfection with miR-3963 inhibitor (P<0.0001). After oil red staining, overexpression of miR-3963 in MSCs could promote the formation of lipid droplet. The q-PCR and Western blot analyses showed the significant increase of expression of adipogenic marker genes C/EBPα and PPARγ in MSC transfected with miR-3963 mimic. Additionally, compared with the control group, miR-3963 inhibitor could decrease adipogenic differentiation of MSC., Conclusion: miR-3963 can regulate and promote adipogenic differentiation of mouse bone-derived MSC.

In this work, the adsorption potential of TiO2@ yeast composite microspheres to remove Fluorescent Whitening Agent-VBL (FWA-VBL) from aqueous solution was investigated using fixed-bed adsorption column. The effects of pH(2.0-8.0), bed height (1-3 cm), inlet concentration (20-80 mg x L(-1)) and feed flow rate (5-11 mL x min(-1)) on the breakthrough characteristics of the adsorption system were determined. The results showed that the highest bed capacity of 223.80 mg x g(-1) was obtained under the condition of pH 2.0, 80 mg x L(-1) inlet dye concentration, 1.0 cm bed height and 5 mL x min(-1) flow rate. The adsorption data were fitted to three well-established fixed-bed adsorption models, namely, BDST model, Thomas model and Yoon-Nelson model. The results fitted well to the three models with coefficients of correlation R2 > 0.980 in different conditions. The TiO2 @ yeast composite microspheres have desired regeneration ability and could be reused for four times.

This study was purposed to explore the apoptosis-inducing effect of tetrandrine (Tet) and imatinib (IM) alone or both combined on K562/G01 cells and their mechanism. MTT assay was used to detect the inhibitory effect of drugs on cell growth, flow cytometry was used to detect the cell cycle and apoptosis rate. The expression of caspase-3/BCL-2 mRNA was determined by real time-PCR, and the expression of caspase-3/BCL-2 protein was assayed by Western blot. The results showed that after being treated by 1.0 µmol/L IM or 1.5 µmol/L Tet alone and combination of these two drugs for 48 h, the inhibitory rate was (22.74 ± 0.05)%, (20.34 ± 0.57)% and (44.28 ± 0.60)%, respectively, suggesting that inhibitory effect of two drug combination was more obvious. The arrest of cell cycle at G1/S phase could be observed after Tet treatment. Early apoptosis rate was (7.81 ± 0.16) %, (14.10 ± 0.28) % respectively after being treated by combination of 1.5 µmol/L and 3.0 µmol/L Tet with 1.0 µmol/L IM. After being treated with Tet alone, FQ-PCR and Western blot showed that the expressions of caspase-3 mRNA and caspase-3 protein were up-regulated, the expressions of BCL-2 mRNA and protein were down-regulated, the effect of both drug combination was more significant. It is concluded that IM or Tet alone can induce apoptosis of K562/G01. Combination of IM with Tet shows obvious synergistic effect, mechanism of which may associate with up-regulation of caspase-3 mRNA and protein expressions, and down-regulation of BCL-2 mRNA and protein expressions.

Objective: To study the effect of triptolide (TP) on the methylation status of human promyelocytic leukemia cells (HL-60) and explore a preliminary demethylation mechanism., Methods: Normal HL-60 cells as control group, the cell proliferation level of HL-60 cells was detected by MTT assay, being treated by different concentration TP (3.125, 6.25, 12.5, 25 nmol/L) for 24 h or 48 h respectively; Choosing the 3.125 nmol/L and the 6.25 nmol/L TP affected HL-60 cells for 48 h, the cell apoptosis rate and cell cycle were determined by flow cytometry, the expressions of death-associated protein kinase 1 (DAPK-1) and methyltransferase DNMT1, DNMT3B mRNA were measured by real time-PCR (RT-PCR), LINE-1, DAPK-1 genes'methylation variations were analyzed by methylation specific PCR (MSP)., Results: Compared with control group, the different concentration TP could significantly inhibit the proliferation of HL-60 in a time-dose dependent manner (P<0.05, P<0.01). After being treated by TP for 48 h, the cell early apoptosis rate of control group and 6.250 nmol/L TP group were (2.07 ± 1.91)%, (9.77 ± 3.52)%, respectively (P<0.05); When the TP concentration increased, DAPK-1mRNA expression increased (P<0.01), DNMT1, DNMT3B mRNA expression significantly dampened (P<0.01); the promoter of LINE-1, DAPK-1 genes were hypermethylation state in the control group, after being treated by TP for 48 h, the brightness of LINE-1, DAPK-1 genes'methylation strips weakened, and the non-methylation strips enhanced all in a dose-dependent manner., Conclusion: TP could down-regulate the transcriptional expression of methyltransferase DNMT1/3B genes, indirect action to reduce the degree of DAPK-1, LINE-1 genes mathylation, thus promote DAPK-1 gene expression level and inhibit the HL 60 cell growth.

This study was aimed to explore the inhibitory effect of triptolide on proliferation and inducing apoptosis effect of K562/G01 cells and their possible mechanism. MTT assay was used to detect the effect of imatinib or triptolide alone and their combination on K562/G01 proliferation; the cell cycle, apoptosis rate, P-gp protein expression were detected by flow cytometry (FCM); the expression of P-gp was assessed by Western blot; the BCR/ABL gene expression was assayed by real time quantitative PCR. The results showed that triptolide could enhance the effect of imatinib on proliferation inhibition and apoptosis of K562/G01, arrested the cell cycle in G1 phase, down-regulated the expression of BCR/ABL gene and P-gp protein. It is concluded that triptolide induces K562/G01 cell proliferation inhibition and apoptosis, the mechanism may be related to cell cycle arrest, decrease of P-gp protein expression, inhibition of BCR/ABL gene expression.

Traditionally GPCR can exist as monomer, and its function is linear. The signal is transduced when the ligand binds to the orthosteric site. It has been reported that GPCR can form homodimer or heterodimer. In the dimers, allosteric sites will form when ligand binds to one monomer and then regulates of another monomer. Therefore the signaling pathway and the function of the receptor will be changed. Compared to orthosteric agonists, allosteric modulators have a number of potential advantages, which make allosteric modulators as a drug discovery candidate for GPCR. Herein, we introduce the concept of allosteric regulation at GPCR dimers, and its impact on the function of the receptor. We also introduce the drug screening methods of allosteric regulator, and those will contribute to drug discovery for GPCR.

Bradykinin receptors are an important member of the G protein-coupled receptors family. Bradykinin receptor-mediated signal transductions play a significant role in maintaining cardiovascular homeostasis, regulating pain and inflammation. In recent years, the introduction of fluorescence resonance energy transfer, bioluminescence resonance energy transfer and their extended technologies, confirmed that bradykinin receptors can exist in the formation of dimerizations or even high-order oligomers. Compared with the monomer, its signal transduction and pathological features have changed accordingly. In this paper, we overview how bradykinin receptor monomeric and dimers regulate physiological and pathological processes as well as the latest research techniques.

This paper is aimed to acquire high Geometric similar Subject-specific three-dimensional (3D) finite element mesh model of hip joint containing necrotic femoral head according to individual patient's X-ray, CT and MRI by using the image registration and fusion technology. We selected a middle-aged female patient with osteonecrosis of femoral head, obtained the X-ray, CT and MRI images respectively. Then we established 3D solid model separately based on these image data by using Mimics 13. 1 and Pro/E 5.1 software. We confirmed the match points and then proceed the 2D image registration after image projection conversion. Finally we showed the 3D finite element mesh model. A highly geometric similar subject-specific 3D finite element mesh model for osteonecrosis of femoral head has been established, which included normal cortical bone, cancellous bone, articular cartilage and necrotic zone, fractured trabecular bone within the femoral head. The model truly reflects the morphological characteristics and relationship of hip joint with osteonecrosis of femoral head, provides a relatively ideal research platform for further biomechanical analysis and surgical simulation.

To study the chemical constituents of Asarum himalaicum, fifteen compounds were isolated from a 70% ethanol extract by using a combination of various chromatographic techniques including column chromatography over silica gel, Sephadex LH-20, and semi-preparative HPLC. By spectroscopic techniques including 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and HR-ESI-MS, these compounds were identified as 4-demethoxyaristolochic acid BII (1), aristolochic acid I (2), aristolochic acid Ia (3), 7-hydroxyaristolochic acid I (4), aristolochic acid IV (5), aristolic acid II (6), debilic acid (7), aristololactam I (8), 9-hydroxyaristololactam I (9), 7-methoxyaristololactam IV (10), (2S)-narigenin-5, 7-di-O-beta-D-pyranosylglucoside (11), 4-hydroxybenzoic acid (12), 3, 4-dihydroxybenzoic acid (13), 4-hydroxycinnamic acid (14), and beta-sitosterol (15). All of these compounds (1-15) were obtained from A. himalaicum for the first time. Among them, 1 was identified as a new compound, and compounds 3-6, 9, 12-14 were isolated from Asarum genus for the first time. Since the kidney toxicity of aristolochic acids and aristololactams has been reported, the result of this investigation suggests that it should be cautioned to use A. himalaicum as a medicine.

This is a report on how we use the hybrid force-displacement control method to load the human knee and analyze the effect and value of our robot experimental system through the biomechanical experiments of total meniscal resection of human knee. The whole robot control system can load continuously on the specimens, thus overcoming the shortcomings of the traditional loading methods which can only load discretely. In the meantime, by using the robot-based testing system, the force (torque) of the specimens and the spatial position under the force can be measured in real-time, which overcomes the shortcomings caused by the separation of force (torque) measurement from displacement measurement and so greatly improves the measurement accuracy.

Objective: To modify a percutaneous transpedical interbody bone grafting apparatus for better surgical performance in transpedical interbody bone grafting., Methods: The puncture needle, guide pin and expander were removed from the original design of interbody bone grafting apparatus, with also modification of the bone grafting funnel, obturator, wick and bone harvesting device. Percutaneous puncture and transpedical interbody bone grafting were performed using the modified apparatus on two cadavers, and the operative procedures, bone grafting scope and surgical trauma were observed., Results: This modified apparatus allowed increased bone grafting scope with shortened operative time, simplified operation procedures, and reduced surgical trauma., Conclusion: Percutaneous puncture and transpedical interbody bone grafting can be easily and safely performed with the modified apparatus.

Objective: To investigate the effects of tanshinone IIA (TA, one of the active components of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bge), on the proliferation of cultured rat vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC), and to clarity the probable mechanism., Method: Cell culture technique was used in vitro and treated with or without 10% FBS. The inhibitory effect of TA on proliferation of VSMC was observed by cell count, MTU metabolism measuring and BrdU incorporation assay. Flow cytometry was performed to track cell cycle progression. Western bolts were performed to evaluate ERK1/2 activity. The expression of c-fos was examined by RT-PCR., Result: The results of cell number, MTU assay and BrdU incorporation showed that TA cound significantly inhibit 10% FBS induced proliferation in a dose-dependent manner. Flow cytometry (FCM) analysis indicated that the G5/G1 phase fraction ratio of TA group was higher than that of 10% FBS group, while the S-phase fraction ratio was lower than that of 10% FBS group. Western blot's results displayed that TA inhibited the phosphorylation of ERK1/2, and in accordance with this findings. TA could decrease the early elevation of c-fos expression., Conclusion: These results suggest that TA can inhibit 10% FBS induced the proliferation of VSMC. This effect may be related to its blocking VSMCs cell cycle in G0/G1 phase, inhibiting of the ERK1/2 activity, and decreasing the expression of c-fos.

Objective: To investigate the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) on mitochondrial membrane potential and neuronal apoptosis in the cerebral cortex of rats with focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion (CI/R) injury., Methods: Thirty-six male SD rats were uniformly randomized into sham operation (sham), CI/R and CI/R + EA groups. CI/R model was established by middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) and reperfusion. EA (2/15 Hz, 1 mA) was applied to "Shuigou" (GV 26) and "Baihui" (GV 20) for 30 min after CI/R. The mitochondrial membrane potential and neuronal apoptosis in the cerebral cortex (fronto-parietal lobes) in each group were detected by flow cytometer (FCM)., Results: In comparison with sham group, the mitochondrial membrane potential of CI/R group decreased significantly (P<0.01), while compared with CI/R group, it increased remarkably in CI/R + EA group (P<0.01). The percentage of neuronal apoptosis in CI/R group was significantly higher than that in sham group (P<0.01), and that of CI/R + EA group was significantly lower than that of CI/R group (P<0.01)., Conclusion: EA can alleviate CI/R injury partially by up-regulating the mitochondrial membrane potential, which may contribute to its effect in reducing cerebral neuronal apoptosis.

Objective: To investigate the mRNA expression of severe acute respiratory syndrome-associated coronavirus (SARS-COV) functional receptor, angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), in human femoral head and conjunctiva, and explore the possible entry route of SARS-COV in human femoral head., Methods: ACE2 mRNA in human femoral head was detected by nested RT-PCR with human beta actin gene as the positive control., Results: The mRNA of human beta actin gene could be amplified efficiently in all the tissue samples. The mRNA of human ACE2 was expressed efficiently in the normal lung tissue, but not in the cartilage and cancellous bone under the weight-bearing area of the femoral head., Conclusion: SARS-COV can not infect the femoral head tissue and lead to avascular necrosis of the femoral head directly by the spike glycoprotein, and mechanism of the virus for causing avascular necrosis needs further investigation.

Objective: The histological changes of rhBMP-2/calcium phosphate cement (CPC) were evaluated in vertebroplasty on nonhuman primate models in order to determine the feasibility of this carrier formulation instead of PMMA., Methods: Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) was performed in 4 adult rhesus monkeys which were evenly distributed in two groups. Ten vertebral bodies(VBs) from T10 to L7, of each rhesus were selected, and the 20 VBs in each group were randomly divided into 3 sub-groups. Group A:8 VBs, filled with rhBMP-2/CPC; Group B:6 VBs, filled with injectable PMMA; Group C:6 VBs, as control, filled with normal saline. The 2 rhesus monkeys in each group were killed at 2 and 6 months after operation, respectively, and the specimens of all the 40 VBs were collected for histological examination., Results: In group A,radiographic and histologic studies confirmed that part of the rhBMP-2/CPC cement degraded with new bone and new vessels ingrowth into the material after 2 months. No gap, fibrous hyperplasia or sclerotic callus was found in the interface. After six months, the cement was almost completely replaced by mature bone tissue. In group B, no new bone formation and material degradation but inflammatory cell infiltration and fibrous membrane gap were found 2 months after operation. After 6 months, the inflammatory cell infiltration subsided, the fibrous membrane gap became narrower, but there were still no new bone formation and material degradation. In group C, the tunnels were filled with irregular new trabeculae after 2 months and unrecognizable from the surrounding mature bone after 6 months, indicating the completion of bone healing., Conclusions: With the characteristic of osteo-induction, the rhBMP-2/CPC can accelerate the healing of vertebral bone in nonhuman primates. Bone substitution is synchronous with material degradation, and the complete degradation of this material in late stage can avoid the potential adverse effects of PMMA on contiguous vertebral fracture and annulus degeneration. It might be a perfect bone substitute material for vertebroplasty instead of PMMA in the future.

Objective: Many studies have demonstrated that low levels of insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) may be associated with the hypoxic-ischemic brain damage (HIBD) and that IGF-I has a neuroprotective effect. The role of IGF-II, a structurally and functionally homologous polypeptide with IGF-I, is unclear in HIBD. This study was designed to observe the changes of serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) IGF-II levels in neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) and to investigate its effects on HIE., Methods: Serum and CSF IGF-II levels in 41 neonates with HIE were measured by radioimmunoassay in the acute phase (postnatal age 12-24 hrs) and the convalescence phase (postnatal age 10-12 days). The 41 HIE neonates included 10 cases of mild, 12 moderate, and 19 severe HIE. Serum samples of 10 normal neonates were used as controls., Results: In the acute phase, serum IGF-II levels in the Mild HIE group (203.28 +/- 40.09 ng/mL) and the Moderate HIE group (192.33 +/- 39.66 ng/mL) were not significantly reduced, but were obviously reduced in the Severe HIE group (116.72 +/- 39.50 ng/mL) compared with normal controls (229.38 +/- 43.39 ng/mL) (P<0.01). During the convalescence phase, serum IGF-II levels in the Mild HIE group (285.53 +/- 49.44 ng/mL) and in the Moderate HIE group (278.69 +/- 51.34 ng/mL) increased significantly (P < 0.01); CSF IGF-II levels increased in the Mild HIE group from 27.23 +/- 7.82 ng/mL (acute phase) to 81.58 +/- 9.77 ng/mL (convalescence phase) (P < 0.01) and also increased in the Moderate HIE group from 23.43 +/- 7.79 ng/mL (acute phase) to 78.48 +/- 10.44 ng/mL (convalescence phase) (P < 0.01). The patients from the severe HIE group whose neurological symptoms or signs were improved in the convalescence showed higher serum and CSF IGF-II levels than in the acute phase (254.08 +/- 48.50 ng/mL vs 122.21 +/- 46.26 ng/mL; 69.42 +/- 10.20 ng/mL vs 15.05 +/- 7.03 ng/mL; P < 0.01). A positive correlation was found between the serum and CSF IGF-II levels in the HIE group (r=0.69, P < 0.01)., Conclusions: IGF-II levels in serum and CSF are associated with the pathogenesis and the prognosis of neonatal HIE.

To summarize the new progress of the study about volatile oil of the angelica, including the distillable methods, the analysis of the chemical components, the pharmacological effects and the clinical applications. We tracked and searched the correlative references and study reports about volatile oil of the angelica in CNKI data base(1994-2004) and Medline data base (1997-2004). We summarized and compared the different distillable methods of volatile oil of the angelica, meanwhile we summarized many study reports about the analysis of the chemical components of volatile oil of the angelica and it's pharmacological effects, including the toxicity of the volatile oil and it's effects on the uterus smooth muscle, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, central nerve system and immune system. Finally we summarized the clinical application of the volatile oil of the angelica. There are three distillable methods of volatile oil of the angelica . The harvest efficiency of volatile oil is different with different distillable methods. The chemical components are very complicated and the new chemical components are separated and identified. The volatile oil has bidirectional effects on the uterus smooth muscle. It can inhibit the contraction of the uterus smooth muscle induced by different mechanisms. Meanwhile it can depress the blood pressure and ameliorate the cardiac ischemia. The volatile oil can resist the arrhythmia and asthma, restrain the central system, improve the immune function. Nowadays the volatile oil of the angelica is applied to therapy the dysmenorrhea and disorder of the catamenia. The chemical components of the volatile oil of the angelica are very complicated, moreover the pharmacological effects of the volatile oil are comprehensive. People make the new progress of the study about volatile oil of the angelica.

To elucidate the expression of WT1 in all types of leukemias and its implications for monitoring minimal residual disease in patients with acute leukemia, the peripheral blood from 55 leukemia patients and 10 normal voluteer was detected by using FQ-RT-PCR. Follow-up monitoring of WT1 expression of peripheral blood was performed for 20 patients with acute leukemia. The results showed that the expression of WT1 gene in all types of leukemias was significantly higher than that in normal control (P < 0.001). For ANLL and ALL patients, the survival time in the group of WT1 6.8 x 10(-3), (P = 0.027). Follow-up detection of the expression of WT1 in peripheral blood samples from 20 acute leukemia patients, 7 cases relapsed after complete remission has been done. In 5 of 7 relapsed patients, the expression of WT1 had obviously increased about 2 - 3 months before clinical relapse became apparent. It is concluded that the established FQ-RT-PCR method is accurate and specific. The expression of WT1 gene is relatively high in all types of leukemias compared with normal peripheral blood cells, the higher WT1 expression may associate with poor prognosis in acute leukemia, and the dynamics of WT1 level correlate with the disease status. The quantitative assessment of WT1 expression in peripheral blood samples by FQ-RT-PCR may be a useful tool for monitoring minimal residual disease.

Objective: To explore the relationship between CCAAT/enhancer binding protein alpha (C/EBPalpha) gene mutations and the development of acute myeloid leukemia (AML)., Methods: The whole coding region of C/EBPalpha gene were screened in 48 cases of AML and 11 normal subjects by PCR-single strand conformation polymorphism (PCR-SSCP) and sequencing., Results: C/EBPalpha mutations were detected in 5 of 48 AML patients. Four duplications and 1 deletion were confirmed by DNA sequencing. All of those are newly identified mutations., Conclusions: Different mutation types of C/EBPalpha gene exist in a small number of patients with AML and might be related to the pathogenesis of some leukemias.

Objective: To study the effect of the high molecular weight polyethylene on the periprosthetic tissue in vivo as to give some reference to treatment of loosening hip arthroplasty., Methods: Every lower limb of 20 New Zealand white rabbits was implanted a Co-Cr-Mo plug in femur by intercondylar notch. 15 mg polyethylene particles, dispersed in 1.5 ml normal saline solution, were injected into one knee joint. The other knee joint was injected 1.5 ml normal saline solution as control. This procedure was repeated 2,4,6,8 and 10 weeks after the implantation. Both of two lower limbs were given a X-ray examination 10 weeks to assess if there were periprosthetic osteolysis and loosening of the plugs. All animals were killed 2 weeks afer the last injection. The distribution of polyethylene in the knee joint capsule was examined to understand if there were loosening of implants or tissue change around implants. Knee joint capsule tissues and periprosthetic tissues were examined by optical microscope., Results: Nine cases formed fibrous membrane and four cases formed new bone around prostheses in experiment group. Eleven cases formed new bone and two cases formed fibrous membrane in control group (P < 0.05) The X-ray results indicated that the plugs were in distal medulla of femur. There was no sign of periprosthetic osteolysis, implants loosening or new bone formation. Optical microscope study indicated that there were a lot of polyethylene particles inside the capsule. The polyethylene particles were surrounded by multinucleated foreign-body giant cells and fibroblast. In some cases, there were fibroblasts and fibrous tissue around plug. There were no polyethylene particles and multinucleated foreign-body giant cells around plug in the marrow. There were a lot of polyethylene particles on the joint surface. The bone surface that contacted multinucleated foreign-body giant cells was coarse., Conclusion: Maximizing ultra high molecular weight polyethylene can restrain rabbit periprosthetic bone formation.

To study the influence of hypercholesterolemia with caveolin-1 on the plasmalemma of vascular endothelium, we used the methods of immunohistochemistry to detect the dynamic changes of caveolin-1 in cultured ECV-304 cells which were stimulated high cholesterol serum and the arterial endothelium of hypercholesterolemia rats. It is resulted that high cholesteorol level can upregulate the expression of caveolin-1 both in vitro and in vivo. In the initial stage of hypercholesterolemia model, the expression of caveolin-1 increased as the time of high cholesterol level added, but in the later period it was decreased slightly.