Migration inhibitory factor in spinal tuberculosis: -173G/C polymorphisms, and transcript and protein levels in a northern province of China.

The aim of this study was to elucidate the possible association between migration inhibitory factor (MIF)-173G/C gene polymorphisms and transcript and plasma levels of MIF in spinal tuberculosis (TB) patients. Clinical data were collected from 254 spinal TB patients and 262 healthy controls participating in the study. The genotype of the MIF-173G/C gene was amplified by polymerase chain reaction and genotyped by DNA sequencing technology.

Rapid synthesis of isoquinolinones by intramolecular coupling of amides and ketones.

Amides and ketones were intramolecularly coupled in the presence of KOt-Bu/DMF. The reaction provided good yields of a variety of isoquinolinones. A reaction mechanism of radical addition and subsequent E2-elimination is proposed.

[SNP in differentially methylated region upstream of H19 gene in Chinese Korean nationality].

Objective: To investigate SNP and distribution of haplotypes in differentially methylated region (DMR) upstream of H19 gene in Chinese Korean nationality in order to provide basic data for forensic application and population genetics research.

Methods: One hundred and one blood samples from unrelated Chinese Korean individuals and 14 blood samples from 5 Chinese Korean intergenerational families which known genetic relationship were collected. The SNP in DMR upstream of H19 gene were investigated by PCR-cycle sequencing and McrBC digestion followed by PCR.

[Body mass, energy budget and leptin of mice under stochastic food restriction and refeeding].

Periods of restricted food intake that lead to lower body weight are often followed by rapid regaining of the lost weight after ad libitum refeeding, an event generally known as the "compensatory growth". To explore the physiological mechanisms underlying "compensatory growth", we evaluated a series of energetic parameters (energy intake, energy expenditure, body composition and serum leptin levels) of adult KM mice subjected to three cycles of stochastic food restriction following by ad libitum refeeding (SFR-Re). The results indicated that animals lost their body mass after stochastic food restriction and then regained to the control level after refeeding.

Intramolecular dehydrative coupling of tertiary amines and ketones promoted by KO-t-Bu/DMF: a new synthesis of indole derivatives.

A new synthesis of indole derivatives has been achieved through intramolecular dehydrative coupling of tertiary amines and ketones promoted by KO-t-Bu/DMF. The reaction probably proceeds via an α-amino alkyl radical pathway.

Efficient cyclization of tertiary amines and alkenes promoted by KOt-Bu-DMF.

Nitrogen heterocycles could be prepared in good yields via intramolecular cyclization of tertiary amines and alkenes promoted by KOt-Bu-DMF.

Unprecedented construction of C═C double bonds via Ir-catalyzed dehydrogenative and dehydrative cross-couplings.

Unprecedented constructions of C═C double bonds have been achieved by Ir-catalyzed intramolecular dehydrogenative and dehydrative cross-coupling of tertiary amines and ketones. The reactions are proposed to proceed via an Ir-mediated C-H activation mechanism.

Enantioselective synthesis of 3,3'-dihydropyrryl-spirooxindoles via an organocatalytic three-component reaction.

An organocatalytic three-component reaction of isatins, malononitrile and isocyanoacetates provided 3,3'-dihydropyrryl-spirooxindoles in excellent yields and enantioselectivities. The products could be readily converted to valuable 3,3'-pyrrolidinyl-spirooxindoles.

[Synthesis, characterization and luminescence properties of novel beta-diketone and Eu(III) ternary complex].

The novel beta-diketone 1-(4-bromophenyl)-3-phenylpropane-1, 3-dione (L) was synthesized at room temperature by classical Claisen condensation reaction. With the beta-diketone L as the first ligand and phen as the secondary ligand, and a new rare-earth Eu (III) ternary complex was prepared. The ligand L and ternary complex were characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra, UV spectra and fluorescence spectra.

[Clinical trial to verify the value of the CD14(+) monocyte human leukocyte antigen DR as a marker in evaluating immunosuppression in patients with severe sepsis].

Objective: To verify that CD14(+) monocyte human leukocyte antigen DR (HLA-DR) may serve as a reliable index for immunosupression, and for prediction of prognosis as well as to evaluate the efficacy of Thymopentin (TP-5) to enhance immunologic function in patients with severe sepsis, and to evaluate the validity of compensatory anti-inflammatory response syndrome (CARS).

Methods: Patients in a SICU with symptoms and signs of severe sepsis conforming to the criteria set forth by ACCP/SCCM were enrolled in this clinical trial. CD14(+) monocyte HLA-DR was determined by flow cytometry.