Identification of COQ2 as a regulator of proliferation and lipid peroxidation through genome-scale CRISPR-Cas9 screening in myeloma cells.

Multiple myeloma (MM) is the second most common malignant haematological disease with a poor prognosis. The limit therapeutic progress has been made in MM patients with cancer relapse, necessitating deeper research into the molecular mechanisms underlying its occurrence and development. A genome-wide CRISPR-Cas9 loss-of-function screening was utilized to identify potential therapeutic targets in our research.

[Research progress on Pheretima and earthworms with related origin].

Through literature analysis of Pheretima and its origin-related earthworm,this study summarized the progress on Pheretima in textual criticism of origin,origin identification,effective components,detection of harmful components,and pharmacological effects,which can lay a basis for further research on Pheretima. Through literature research,the authors found that Pheretima was first recorded in Secret Formulary for Traumatology and Fracture Taught by Immortal written by LIN Daoren in Tang Dynasty rather than the Taiping Holy Prescriptions for Universal Relief in Song Dynasty. The latest techniques for origin identification include microscopic trait identification,DNA barcoding,and HPLC.

[Integration and demonstration of key techniques in surveillance and forecast of schistosomiasis in Jiangsu Province III Development of a machine simultaneously integrating mechanized environmental cleaning and automatic mollusciciding].

Objective: To develop a machine simultaneously integrating mechanized environmental cleaning and automatic mollusciciding and to evaluate its effectiveness of field application, so as to provide a novel Oncomelania hupensis snail control technique in the large-scale marshlands.

Methods: The machine simultaneously integrating mechanized environmental cleaning and automatic mollusciciding, which was suitable for use in complex marshland areas, was developed according to the mechanization and automation principles, and was used for O. hupensis snail control in the marshland.

Left ventricular remodeling and fibrosis: Sex differences and relationship with diastolic function in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Objectives: We investigated sex differences in left ventricular (LV) remodeling and fibrosis and their relationship with LV diastolic dysfunction by cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR).

Methods: CMR imaging was performed simultaneously in 152 age-matched patients (76 men, 76 women; mean age: 49±9 years) without LV systolic dysfunction. LV remodeling index (LVRI) was calculated as the ratio of LV mass and end-diastolic volume.

Determination of base binding strength and base stacking interaction of DNA duplex using atomic force microscope.

As one of the most crucial properties of DNA, the structural stability and the mechanical strength are attracting a great attention. Here, we take advantage of high force resolution and high special resolution of Atom Force Microscope and investigate the mechanical force of DNA duplexes. To evaluate the base pair hydrogen bond strength and base stacking force in DNA strands, we designed two modes (unzipping and stretching) for the measurement rupture forces.

Biventricular reverse remodeling after successful alcohol septal ablation for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

The aim of the present study was to investigate the long-term effects of alcohol septal ablation (ASA) on left ventricular (LV) and right ventricular (RV) remodeling in patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HC) using cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR). CMR was performed at baseline and 16 months after ASA in 38 patients with obstructive HC (mean age 48 ± 9 years) despite optimal medical treatment. ASA resulted in significant reductions of LV outflow tract gradient (mean 89 ± 22 vs 24 ± 12 mm Hg, p <0.

Amplification and overexpression of TP63 and MYC as biomarkers for transition of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia to cervical cancer.

Objective: Biopsy confirmed that cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) may naturally regress or progress. Currently, the risk assessment for CIN progression to cervical cancer is still not satisfactory in clinical practice. We investigated copy number and protein expression of TP63 and MYC and explored the possibility to use them as progression biomarkers.

[Surveillance of schistosomiasis in Yanjiang Village, Hanjiang District, 2005-2010].

The endemic situation of schistosomiasis and Oncomelania snail status in Yanjiang Village, Hanjiang District decreased significantly from 2005 to 2010. However, the surveillance in key population such as fishmen and boatmen still needs to be strengthened.

[Approach to the road of vigorously developing Chinese medicine by scientific location of channels and collaterals].

Through researches of channels and collaterals and clinical practice of many years, the authors understand that Chinese medicine, which considers the human body as an interrelated, mutual constraints, whole, dynamic living system, has gradually become an important part of modern medicine. Channels and collaterals are a closed loop system which is communicated and linked by energy and information in the form of electromagnetic oscillation, reflecting many characteristics similar to quantum. Channels and collaterals are not a fixed organizational structure.

[Effects of PML-RARalpha on cAMP-induced AML cell differentiation].

To explore the molecular mechanisms of acute promyelocytic leukemia cell differentiation induced by cAMP combined with low-dose As2O3, the PR9 cell line, which was stably transfected by PML-RARa fusion gene, was used as in vitro model. The effects of PML-RARa on cAMP-induced AML cell differentiation were evaluated according to cell growth, cell morphology, cell surface antigen as well as luciferase reporter gene assay, in the cells before and after the treatment with cAMP and/or As2O3. The results showed that cAMP alone could slightly increase the expression of CD11b in the PR9 cells expressing the PML-RARa fusion protein, but could not induce these cells to differentiate.