Objective To investigate the clinical significance of changes in vascular endothelial cells during the development of glucocorticoid-induced avascular necrosis of femoral head(GANFH),and the preventive and therapeutic effects of "Cugusu Keli",a mixture of traditional Chinese medicines,on GANFH in rabbit.Methods Forty-eight New Zealand white rabbits were randomly assigned to four groups,12 in each,as control group,model group,therapy group and prevention group.The contents of plasma von Willebrand's factor(vWF),6-keto-prostaglandin F1?(6-keto-PGF1?)and the activity of plasminogen activator inhibitor 1(PAI-1)were determined at the 2nd,4th,6th,8th and 12th week after treatment.Meanwhile,rabbits were sacrificed at the 4th,8th and 12th week,and both femoral heads of all rabbits were obtained for histopathological examination.Results Compared with control group,the level of vWF and activity of PAI-1 in model group were elevated since the 4th and the 2nd week,while the level of 6-keto-PGF1? increased since the 4th week(P0.05).Compared with the model group,the level of vWF and activity of PAI-1 in therapy group was lowered,while the level of 6-keto-PGF1? increased(P

Objective To explore the effects of glucocorticoid(GC)and lipid metabolism on the pathogenesis of avascular necrosis of femoral head(ANFH).Methods Thirty-two New Zealand rabbits were randomly assigned into two groups as experiment group(n=24)and control group(n=8).Each rabbit in experiment group was given injection with 8.0mg/kg of hydrocortisone acetate for two times per week,while rabbits in control group were given normal saline in same quantity.Serum glucocorticoid(GC)concentration,total cholesterol(TC)and triglyceride(TG)were determined respectively before and 2,4,6 and 8 weeks after treatment.Rabbits were sacrificed at the 2nd,4th,6th and 8th week.The rabbits,sacrificed at the same time point,were stratified into group A(low concentration group)and group B(high concentration group)according to the GC concentration,in an attempt to observe the rate of empty bone lacuna and glucocorticoid receptor(GR)expression in the soft tissue around hips.Results The concentration of TC of experiment group began to increase since the 6th week,and that of TG since 2nd week(P0.05).In addition,the rate of bone lacuna and OD scores of GR were positively correlated at the 4th and 8th week(r=0.699 0,0.605 0,P

Objective To investigate the antiproliferative effect of HMG CoA reductase inhibitor on ADPKD cyst-lining epithelial cells and its possible mechanism. Methods Cell viability was assayed by MTT. Membrane-bounded p2lras was detected by immunoblotting. The expression of c-jun and c-fos was examined by immunocytochemistry. Results After ADPKD cyst-lining epithelial cells were exposed to HMG CoA reductase inhibitor, proliferation was markedly inhibited( P

Objective To observe the inhibitory effect of IL-4 on the IL-1?-induced rat mesangial cell proliferation, the release of PGE 2, and on the COX-2 mRNA and protein expression, so as to explore the related mechanism of anti-glomerulosclerosis. Methods Rat mesangial cell (MC) was cultured in vitro and the IL-1? -induced proliferation of MC was detected by MTT method. ELISA method was employed to measure the contents of PGE 2 in blank control group, IL-1? group, IL-4+IL-1? group, NS-398 group, NS-398+IL-1? group, indomethacin group, indomethacin+IL-1? group. The expression of mRNA and protein of COX-1 and COX-2 gene were detected by RT-PCR and Western blot, respectively. Results IL-1? could induce the proliferation of MC when the concentration was 0.1-100ng/ml in 12h, 24h and 48h. When its concentration was 2ng/ml, it had the strongest effect in 24h. All the IL-4, NS-398, indomethacin could inhibit IL-1? to induce MC producing PGE 2. The inhibitory rates are in proper order as: IL-4 (84.9%), NS-398(56.5%), and indomethacin(41.2%). Both IL-4 and NS-398 could obviously inhibit the expression of COX-2 mRNA and protein proved by RT-PCR and Western blot. Indomethacin could strongly inhibit the expression of COX-1 mRNA and protein, while only shew a weak inhibition on the expression of COX-2 mRNA and protein. Conclusion IL-4 could markedly inhibit the IL-1? -induced MC proliferation, down-regulate COX-2 gene, decrease the production of PGE 2, and thus take effect on anti-glomerulosclerosis.

Objective To investigate caspase 3 in the apoptosis of EJ cells in bladder carcinoma induced by mitomycin C(MMC). Methods The apoptosis and changes in cell cycle were examined by means of TUNEL and flow cytometry. The ability of caspase 3 antibody to resist apoptosis induced by a low dose of mitomycin was also studied. Results The typical characteristics of apoptosis were observed in EJ cells treated with low dose of mitomycin and the apoptotic index (AI) was (62.9? 2.2 )%, being much higher than that in the group treated combinedly with caspase 3 antibody and MMC(4.9?0.3)% and in the controls (2.7?0.7)%, P

To determine the ATPase activity of erythrocytic membrane and intraerythrocyticionic concentrations in 20 patients with chronic renal failure (CRF). Methods: Erythrocyte membrane AT-Pase activites were determined as described by Sha1ev, and erythrocyte Na+ and Ca2+ concentrations weredetected by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Results: The Na+-K+-ATPase, Ca2 t -ATPase, Mg2+ATPase activities were significantly lower in CRF patients than in normal individuals (P

Objective To study effects of recombinant ciliary neurotrophic factor(CNTF) on the changes of JAK\|STAT pathway and tyrosine phosphorylation in the injured neurons. Methods Sciatic nerve of rat was resected and sutured into silicone tube with local infusion of recombinant CNTF.The distribution and quantity of STAT3 and phosphotyrosine(PTyr) immunoreactivity in the neurons of L3\|L5 spinal anteriolateral nuclei and L5 spinal ganglion were observed and measured by immunohistochemical ABC method with computer image analysis. Results There was much STAT3 immunoreactivity in the neuron located in the nucleus of spinal anteriolateral nuclei.PTyr immunoreactivity showed higher in the cell membrane of spinal anteriolateral nuclei and in the cytoplasma and neucleus of spinal ganglion in CNTF group than that in SAL group.Conclusion\ The results suggest JAK\|STAT pathway in the injured motoneurons be activated and strengthened and tyrosine phosphorylation in the injured neurons be enhanced by recombinant CNTF.\;[

Objective To study effects of recombinant ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF) on gene expression of Schwann cells in the injured peripheral nerves. Methods Sciatic nerve of rat was resected and sutured into silicone tube with local infusion of recombinant CNTF.One or two weeks after nerve repaired,the distribution and quantity of S100 protein (S100),growth associated protein 43 (GAP-43), phosphotyrosine (PTyr) and signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3) immunoreactivity in the distal nerve of the injured sciatic nerve were observed and measured with immunohistochemical ABC method by computer image analysis. Results S100,GAP-43,PTyr and STAT3 immunoreactivity showed significantly higher in the distal nerve of the injured sciatic nerve in CNTF group than that in SAL group.Conclusion\ Recombinant CNTF could up-regulate the expressions of S100,GAP-43,PTyr and STAT3 in Schwann cells of the injured peripheral nerve.The results suggest that the JAK-STAT pathway can be strengthened,and the expressions of S100 and GAP-43 can be subsequently up-regulated by recombinant CNTF in Schwann cells.

Objective To explore the values of manual anastomosis with two operations out of anus in laparoscopic anal sphincter preserving resection of ultra low rectal cancer. Methods Radical excision of ultra low rectal cancer was performed with ultrasonic scalpel in 12 patients based on the concept of total mesorectal excision (TME) and ultra low coloreclal/anal anastomosis was performed applying manual anastomosis with two operations out of anus. Results All the operations were finished successfully, without conversions to open for surgery. One case had anastomotic leakage, and there were no bleeding and infection of abdominal cavity, anastomotic stenosis and other complications. The operating time was 185-310 (218 ±10) min, the blood loss was 160-450 (232 ±8) ml,the length of hospital stay was 9-14 (11 ±3) d. All patients were followed up 6-36(18 ± 2) months, local recurrence was not found but 1 case had liver metastasis.Conclusions The manual anastomosis with two operations out of anus in laparoscopic anal sphincter preserving resection of ultra low rectal cancer is safe,economical,effective,minimally invasive, and has the benefits of less bleeding during the operation and shorter hospital stay. It should be widely used.

Objective To investigate the protective effect of electroacupuncture pretreatment on myocardial ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury and its influence on high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) expression in rats. Methods Sixty Wistar rats were randomly divided into sham operation group, myocardial I/R model group and electroacupuncture pretreatment group by random number table (each n = 20). Myocardial I/R injury model was reproduced by ligating the left ventricular branch coronary artery at about 0.5 cm below the atrial appendage lower margin for 10 minutes to occlude the blood flow, then the ligature was relaxed for 1 hour reperfusion; in electroacupuncture pretreatment group, 7 days before I/R, the electroacupuncture at Neiguan acupoint was applied once daily for 20 minutes till the 7th day when I/R was established. Under light microscope, the pathological changes of myocardial specimen stained by hematoxylin-eosine (HE) method were observed. The myocardial histopathological integral was detected by semi quantitative integral method, and the changes of histological scores in three groups were investigated. The levels of plasma HMGB1, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), cardiac troponin T (cTnT) were detected by enzyme-labeled immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The expressions of HMGB1, monocyte chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1), TNF-αmRNA and protein in myocardium were detected by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (PT-PCR) and Western Blot. Results Under light microscope, the myocardial tissue in myocardial I/R model group showed partial fracture of myocardial fibers, large patches of myocardial cell necrosis, hazy boundary, cellular condensation, rupture and dissolution or even disappearance, interstitial edema with a lot of inflammatory cell infiltration; the above myocardial tissue injury in electroacupuncture pretreatment group was significantly milder than that in myocardial I/R model group. Compared with sham operation group, in myocardial I/R model group the HMGB1, TNF-α, cTnT contents and histological score were significantly increased [HMGB1 (μg/L):9.64±1.16 vs. 2.15±0.31, TNF-α(μg/L):91±22 vs. 19±5, cTnT (μg/L):1.50±0.35 vs. 0.07±0.03, histological score:2.5±0.3 vs. 0.0±0.0, all P<0.01], HMGB1, MCP-1, TNF-α mRNA and protein expressions were increased obviously (HMGB1 mRNA: 1.42±0.16 vs. 0.02±0.00, MCP-1 mRNA:0.46±0.06 vs. 0.01±0.00, TNF-αmRNA:0.75±0.04 vs. 0.03±0.00;HMGB1 protein:1.08±0.01 vs. 0.20±0.01, MCP-1 protein:0.92±0.03 vs. 0.40±0.01, TNF-αprotein:1.10±0.02 vs. 0.35±0.01, P<0.05 or P<0.01);compared with myocardial I/R model group, in electroacupuncture pretreatment group, HMGB1 (6.58±0.73), TNF-α (63±19), cTnT (1.15±0.31) levels were significantly decreased (all P < 0.01), HMGB1, MCP-1, TNF-αmRNA and protein expressions were markedly reduced (mRNA expression was 0.74±0.12, 0.18±0.02, 0.10±0.03, and protein expression was 0.40±0.01, 0.36±0.02, 0.50±0.02, respectively all P<0.05), and histological score (1.2±1.0) was remarkably lowered (P < 0.01). Conclusion Electroacupuncture pretreatment may reduce the myocardial I/R injury in rats, and the mechanism may be related to the amelioration of inflammatory response mediated by HMGB1 at late stage.