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BACKGROUND Cell experiments have found Pim-2 may take part in the tumorigenesis of prostatic carcinoma (PCA). More direct evidences are needed, and the detailed anti-apoptotic mechanism of Pim-2 in PCA cells is still unknown. METHODS Pim-2 expression levels were compared between benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) tissues and PCA tissues using real time PCR and Western blot, respectively. Then Pim-2 expression levels were detected in PCA cell lines DU-145 and LNCaP, as well as in nontumorous prostatic epithelial cell lines RWPE-1 and PNT1a, using real time PCR and Western blot, respectively. The co-expression of Pim-2 and eukaryotic initiation factor 4B (eIF4B) was examined by immunofluorescence cytochemistry using laser scanning confocal microscope. Finally, Pim-2 SiRNA was transfected into DU-145 cells and Pim-2 was transfected into RWPE-1 cells, and the level of Pim-2 and phosphorylated eukaryotic initiation factor 4B (p-eIF4B) were detected, as well as the apoptosis rate. RESULTS The Pim-2 mRNA and protein level were significantly higher in PCA tissues than those in BPH tissues. The Pim-2 mRNA and protein level in DU-145 and LNCaP cells were significantly higher than those in RWPE-1 and PNT1a cells. Pim-2 and eIF4B could co-express in DU-145 cells. Pim-2 level determined the phosphorylation level of eIF4B and the apoptosis rate of prostatic cells. The higher Pim-2 expressed, the more eIF4B phosphorylated, then the less cell got apoptosis, and vice versa. CONCLUSION Pim-2 was over-expressed in PCA cell lines and tissues. It may inhibit the apoptosis of PCA cells through phosphorylating eIF4B, thus promote the tumorigenesis of PCA. Prostate 73: 1462–1469, 2013. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

In this paper three kind of water borne polyurethane are synthesized. FTIR identify the structure of 2-hydroxypropyl acrylate terminated water borne polyurethane with block PDMS. It is found that Si-WPUA has excellent water-resistance, good toughness, and good tensile strength. So, the work has been found the method which could improve water resistance and not decrease mechanical properties. It is hoped that the modified polyurethane could be used as coatings superior to the solvent-borne systems.

The present study investigated the effect of transplanting endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) transfected with the vascular endothelial growth factor gene (VEGF165) into the corpora cavernosa of rats with diabetic erectile dysfunction (ED). A rat model of diabetic ED was constructed via intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin. After streptozotocin treatment, pre-treated EPCs from each of three groups of rats were transplanted into their corpora cavernosa. Our results, following intracavernosal pressure (ICP) monitoring, showed that ICP increased significantly among rats in the trial group when compared to the results from rats in the blank-plasmid and control groups during basal conditions and electrical stimulation (P

In this work, PDMS modified PU was synthesized using two-stage method to improve water resistance and weather resistance in the waterborne polyurethane was investigated. It was found that the absorbed water content decreased with increasing PDMS content in polyurethane. It was also found that PDMS modified polyurethane had better solvent resistance than unmodified polyurethane. The structure incorporated the PDMS into the soft segment of polyurethane chains was confirmed by FTIR. The phase separation increased by increasing PDMS content and was confirmed by DSC. The particle size of the dispersions increased and tensile strength and hardness decreased with the increase of PDMS content. Furthermore, with the improved water resistance and elongation, it was hoped that the modified polyurethane could be used as wood coatings superior to the solvent-borne systems.

To observe the clinical therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture for chronic prostatitis and investigate its mechanism.Forty-eight cases were randomly divided into an electroacupuncture group and a western medicine group, 24 cases in each group. The electroacupuncture group was treated by electroacupuncture and Guanyuan (CV 4), Zhongji (CV 3). Ciliao (BL 32) and Huiyang (BL 35) were selected as main acupoints. The western medicine group was treated by oral administration of Sparfloxacin tablets and Prostat tablets. The scores of NIH-CPSI, changes in uroflow rate-urethral sphincter EMG and their therapeutic effects were observed.The total effective rate was 87.5 % in the electroacupuncture group which, was better than 62. 5% in the western medicine group (P(0. 05). There were significant differences in the scores of NIH-CPSI and Q(max), Q(ave), TL value before and after treatment in the electroacupuncture group (all P0.05), and with a significant difference in the scores of NIH-CPSI and Q(max). Q(ave), TL value after treatment between the two groups (all P0.05).Electroacupuncture based on syndrome differentiation has better therapeutic effect on chronic prostatitis than that of routine clinical medicine.

To study the effect of aqueous abstract from eucommia ulmoides oliv on the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and alpha-actin expression in the penile tissues of rats with diabetes mellitus (DM) in vitro.A diabetes model was established by administration of alloxun twice to Sprague Dawley (SD) rats. Ten diabetic and 10 normal rats were randomly selected and the penile strips of each rat were divided into four equal shares and cultured in two groups, a eucommia ulmoides oliv coculture group (Group A, further dicided into 1 microg/ml, 10 microg/ml and 100 microg/ml subgroups) and a control group (Group B). Seven days later, the activity of SOD in the culture medium was detected by spectrophotometry, and the levels of micro-actin expression in the penile tissues were examined with the immunohistochemical method.Compared with Group B, the activity of SOD in the culture medium in athe 10 and 100 microg/ml subgroups was notably elevated (P0.01), and the numbers of immunoreactive positive cells of alpha-actin in the penile tissues remarkably increased (P0.01).The activity of SOD and alpha-actin expression in the penile tissues of diabetic rats in vitro can be increased by eucommia ulmioides oliv.