Objective To determine whether the cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor,{N-[2-(cyclohexyloxy)-4-nitrophenyl]-methane sulfonamide} (NS398),can inhibit proliferation of COX-2 negatively expressed human prostate cancer cell line PC-3 and induce its apoptosis in vitro. Methods The expression of COX-2 in cultured PC-3 cells was examined by RT-PCR and Western blot for mRNA and protein respectively.The proliferative inhibition of PC-3 cells by NS398 was observed by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) rapid photocolorimetric assay.PC-3 cells cultured in 100 ?mol/L NS398 medium for 24 h was marked with AnnexinV-FITC and PI for the cell apoptosis assay by flow cytometry. Results COX-2 was not expressed in PC-3 cell line at either mRNA or protein level.The inhibitory rate of NS398 on proliferation increased with the increasing concentration but was not time-dependent.Compared with the controls (10.563?2.582)%,PC-3 cells cultured in 100?mol/L NS398 medium for 24 h had significantly higher incidence (19.307?3.773)%] Objective To determine whether the cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor,{N-[2-(cyclohexyloxy)-4-nitrophenyl]-methane sulfonamide} (NS398),can inhibit proliferation of COX-2 negatively expressed human prostate cancer cell line PC-3 and induce its apoptosis in vitro. Methods The expression of COX-2 in cultured PC-3 cells was examined by RT-PCR and Western blot for mRNA and protein respectively.The proliferative inhibition of PC-3 cells by NS398 was observed by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) rapid photocolorimetric assay.PC-3 cells cultured in 100 ?mol/L NS398 medium for 24 h was marked with AnnexinV-FITC and PI for the cell apoptosis assay by flow cytometry. Results COX-2 was not expressed in PC-3 cell line at either mRNA or protein level.The inhibitory rate of NS398 on proliferation increased with the increasing concentration but was not time-dependent.Compared with the controls (10.563?2.582)%,PC-3 cells cultured in 100?mol/L NS398 medium for 24 h had significantly higher incidence (19.307?3.773)%] of early apoptosis (P=0.01).Conclusions NS398 can inhibit proliferation of COX-2 negatively expressed human prostate cancer cell line PC-3 and induce its apoptosis in vitro,which suggests its COX-2 independent pathway.

0.05). Islet secretion viabilities in both Matrigel-coated and type Ⅰ and Ⅳ collagen mixture-coated group were better than the control group (P

Objective To isolate and identify the Sertoli′ cells, and the expression of FasL was examined immunohistochemically. Methods Testis were isolated from male Wistar rats and Sertoli′ cells were isolated. After culturing for 72 hours, Sertoli′ cells were morphologically observed by several ways and identified with transmission electron microscope. FasL was examined immunohistochemically. Results The yielded Sertoli′ cells accounted for over 90% of all the cells harvested. FasL was expressed in high level in the 72h cultured Sertoli′ cells. Conclusion Sertoli′ cells that we have isolated can be used for co-transplantation with other cells and offer immune privilege.

Objective This paper was conducted to study the preparation methods and the hypoglycemic effects of oral sodium alginate-insulin nanoparticles (INS-NPs) on the blood glucose level in Streptozotocin-induced diabetic Wistar rats. Methods The INS-NPs were prepared by an ionic gelation method. The changes of the morphology and size of the INS-NPs were examined by transmission electron microscope and Zetasizer 3000HS. The hypoglycemic effects of the INS-NPs were evaluated by monitoring the blood glucose levels in streptozotocin-induced diabetic Wistar rats. Results The INS-NPs were spherical or ellipsoidal in shape with a diameter of 236.4?19.3nm. The entrapment efficiency and load efficiency of INS-NPs were 78.5%?6.1% and 22.6%?4.4%, respectively. In vivo hypoglycemic study showed the levels of blood glucose of diabetic Wistar rats declined at 7h after oral administration of INS-NPs (26U/kg). Their hypoglycemic effects were maintained for 12h and the levels of blood glucose were kept with normal range for 6h (less than 7.0mmol/L). Conclusion The INS-NPs have the hypoglycemic effect on the blood glucose level of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.

Efficient use of the hospital information system can protect and promote the orderly operation of medical practice.The HIS usage effect by the medical staff is mainly affected by individual mastery of information technology,IS technical level and the organizational environment.A survey and analysis of these three factors were made at three tertiary hospitals in Anhui,and the results indicate personal command of information technology,technology and organizational impact to bear significant positive impacts on medical staff' use effect.Based on the results,the paper proposed countermeasures and suggestions on strengthening the HIS construction and enhancing medical staffs HIS use effect.

Objective To clarify mechanism of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and gastric banding on diabetes induced by STZ injection. Methods 40 rats with STZ induced diabetes were randomly allocated into Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) group (group RYGB, n=10), gastric banding group (group GB, n=10 ), diet control group (group F, n=10), control group (group C,n= 10). The fasting blood glucose, the fasting insulin IGF-1, the fasting Plasma leptin, the fasting plasma insulin level, the weight and the food-intake, the operation time, the death rate were measured and recored before and after operation on 1st , 2nd, 3 rd ,4th, 8th and 16 th week postoperatively. Results The fasting blood glucose of the group of gastric banding(GB) descended to (12.6±3.7) mmol/L, the fasting plasma insulin rose to (58.7±9.2) mIU/L, the fasting plasma leptin descended to (14.6±3.3) pg/ml, the weight was (212.6±15.1) g.There were significant differences between before and after operation on 16 th week(P<0.01). The fasting blood glucose of the group of Roux-en-Y (RYBG) descended to 8.8±4.9 mmol/L in the sixteenth week, the fasting insulin IGF-1 rose to (148.6±7.3) ng/L, the fasting plasma insulin rose to (14.1±3.5) pg/ml, the fasting plasma leptin descended to 14.1±3.5 pg/ml, the weight was (200±15.1) g. There were significant differences between before and after operation 16 th week (P<0.01). There were significant differences of the fasting plasma insulin and the the fasting plasma leptin between group F and group C during the 3 rd to 4th week after operation (P<0.05). Compared the weight of the group F and the group C on the third week of operation, there were significant differences (P<0.05), and there were no significant differences in other time. The fasting blood glucose of the group F and the group C had no sig-nificant differences between before and after operation.(P<0.05). Conclusions The fasting blood glucose and the fasting insulin level of the group F improve more than of the group GB at the same time. The plasma insulin and the plasma leptin of the two groups all work in glucose control. The diet control and the modification of the plasma insulin and the plasma leptin all play a major role in the gastric banding mechanism, and the IGF-1 may work in the descending the blood glucose after the operation of Roux-en-Y. In the operation time and die rate, the group of F surpass the group of GB.

Objective: To investigate the feasibility of chitin as bone substitute material and carrier of rhBMP2.Methods: Porous chitin and chitin/rhBMP2/collagen complex were implanted into calvarial defects in 8 rabbits. Bone repairing ability was assessed by radiographic and histological observation. 2 rabbits without implantation were served as controls. Results: Chitin had certain bone conductive ability. When combined with rhBMP2,a complex possessing both bone conductive activity and bone inductive activity was produced. The complex had greater bone repairing ability than chitin alone. Conclusion: Chitin may be used as a bone substitute material and carrier of BMP. But its mechanical strength and surface activity should be improved.

Objective To evaluate the feasibility of reconstruction of artificial bladder tissue using the expanded bladder cells seeded onto both sides of a synthetic PLGA polymer and cultured in the nude mice by tissue engineering technique. Methods The urothelial cells and smooth muscle cells were obtained from young rabbits by mechanical isolation and enzyme digestion method. In vitro cultured and expanded smooth muscle cells and urothelial cells were seeded onto the outer and inner surfaces of each polymer. Then, the constructs were implanted into the subcutaneous pockets of athymic mice. At 4 and 8 weeks after implantation, the specimens were harvested and examined macroscopically, histologically, and immunohistochemically. Results The polymer was covered with urothelial cells inside and smooth muscle cells outside. As polymer degradation was in progress, the urothelial cells and the smooth muscle cells kept proliferation and converged. Conclusion Artificial bladder tissue reconstructed by tissue engineering technique has the similar properties to those of the normal bladder wall. This study has laid solid foundation for further studies of tissue engineering bladder.