Objective:To investigate the expression of u-PA and PAI-1 and their possible role in oral submucous fibrosis(OSF). Methods:Immunohistochemistry and imaging analysis were used to detect the expression of u-PA and PAI-1 in 30 cases of OSF and 10 cases of normal control.Results:The expression of u-PA and PAI-1 was observed in the cytoplasm of blood vessel endothelium,fibroblasts and inflammatory infiltration cells in lamina propria of OSF and control samples.u-PA expression was increased at the early stage of OSF(P0.05).PAI-1 expression was increased following the development of the disease(P

Objective To investigate the effect of fresh apple pulp on abdominal distention and constipation in patients with tube feeding.Methods 62 patients with tube feeding were divided into the observation group(n=31) and control group(n=31) randomly.The patients in the observation group were given routine enteral nutrition and fresh apple pulp,while those in the control group were given the routine enteral nutrition and rice soup.Results 3 cases developed abdominal distention in the observation group,but 10 cases in the control group(P<0.05).4 cases developed constipation in the observation group,but 12 cases in the control group(P<0.05).Moreover,the duration of abdominal distention and constipation significantly decreased in the observation group compared with those of the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion Fresh apple pulp can prevent and reduce abdominal distention and constipation in patients with tube feeding.

In order to improve the accuracy of blood pressure measurement in wearable devices, this paper presents a method for detecting blood pressure based on multiple parameters of pulse wave. Based on regression analysis between blood pressure and the characteristic parameters of pulse wave, such as the pulse wave transit time (PWTT), cardiac output, coefficient of pulse wave, the average slope of the ascending branch, heart rate, etc. we established a model to calculate blood pressure. For overcoming the application deficiencies caused by measuring ECG in wearable device, such as replacing electrodes and ECG lead sets which are not convenient, we calculated the PWTT with heart sound as reference (PWTT(PCG)). We experimentally verified the detection of blood pressure based on PWTT(PCG) and based on multiple parameters of pulse wave. The experiment results showed that it was feasible to calculate the PWTT from PWTT(PCG). The mean measurement error of the systolic and diastolic blood pressure calculated by the model based on multiple parameters of pulse wave is 1.62 mm Hg and 1.12 mm Hg, increased by 57% and 53% compared to those of the model based on simple parameter. This method has more measurement accuracy.
Blood Pressure ; Blood Pressure Monitoring, Ambulatory ; Cardiac Output ; Electrocardiography ; Heart Rate ; Heart Sounds ; Humans ; Pulse Wave Analysis ; Regression Analysis

Objective To explore the two-dimensional images features and color flow characteristics of scrofula, as well as their application in the localization of scrofula. Methods A total of 110 cases of the scrofula confirmed by operation were retrospectively analyzed. Two-dimensional images and color flow characteristics, the relationship with vascular traveling and the invasion site were recorded. Results Lymph nodes of the lateral neck region along with large vessels were most commonly involved, then followed the submaxillary lymph nodes and the lymph nodes anterior neck longitudinally. There might be multiple lesions behaving differently on two-dimensional images and with different color flow characteristics. Conclusion Most of scrofula can be diagnosed clearly according to the two-dimensional images and color flow characteristics. The description of relationship between involved lymph nodes with vascular, the depth and position of scrofula make the operation safety.

Objective To evaluate the value of early diagnosis and follow-up of bleeding and necrotizing pancreatitis by ultrasound.Methods 52 cases with bleeding and necrotizing pancreatitis confirmed by operation and pathology were examined by ultrasound. The pancreas were observed section by section in the blood vessel surrounding the pancreas acted as the mark under reduced the influence of gas in gastro-intestine and using adopting protruding probe with high resolution and compounding scanning technique in multi-posture. Results The accurate rate of diagnosis by ultrasound was 92%(48/52).During the follow-up period, pseudocysts and other complications were found in 9 cases, all cases recovered gradually after operations and treatment of symptoms except 3 cases who died caused by complications such as multiple organ dysfunction. Conclusion Ultrasound can identify bleeding and necrotizing pancreatitis early and also can regard as a significant follow-up method.

Objective: To investigate the changes of neuronal apoptosis induced by ischemia reperfusion in gerbil hippocampus CA 1 after hyperbaric oxygen(HBO) treatment, and to study the effects of HBO on the treatment of cerebral ischemia. Methods: Ischemia reperfusion model of gerbil was established. The effects of HBO treatment for 3 succesive days on neuronal apoptosis of hippocampus CA 1 were examined using H E and TUNEL staining methods. Results: The number of neuronal apoptosis in hippocampus CA 1 was significantly decreased in HBO treatment groups ( P

Human interleukin-15 (hIL-15) is an important cytokine to activate endothelial cells and can be regulated by many other cytokines. The aim of this study is to examine the ability of interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) to induce the production of human interleukin-15 (hIL-15) and IL-15 receptor (IL-15Ralpha) by human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). The data are summarized as follows: 1. Northern blot revealed that IL-15 mRNA was up-regulated by IFN-gamma and TNF-alpha. 2. Intracellular IL-15 protein was visualized by fluorescence microscopy, whereas the expression of IL-15 on the surface of HUVECs was detected by fluorescence activated cell sorting (FACS), and no detectable IL-15 in the medium was verified by ELISA. 3. IL-15Ralpha was detected on the surface of HUVECs by FACS after IFN-gamma and TNF-alpha stimulation, whereas Western blotting revealed that the elevated expression on surface IL-15Ralpha was not due to the increased protein expression. The conclusion demonstrated from our results is that IFN-gamma and TNF-alpha play an important role in regulating the expression of IL-15 and IL-15Ralpha on the surface of HUVECs.

Purpose To produce enzymatic hydolysates with angiotensin Ⅰ-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activity and antihypertensive activity from Acetes chinensis. Methods ACE inhibitory activity of the hydrolysates of Acetes chinensis by five commercial proteases were determined in vitro to select a protease as the enzyme used in the preparation of enzymatic hydrolysate of Acetes chinensis, and orthogonal trials were employed to optimize its hydrolysis parameters, spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) were used to assess in vivo the hypotensive effects of hydrolysate under optimized condition. Results The hydrolysate with IC50 being0.65 mg/ml was obtained under the optimized condition of pH 2.4, 41℃, 3 h hydrolysis time, 3% enzyme/substrate ratio (E/S) and 8 % substrate concentration, and a recorded SBP reduction of 3 886.3 Pa (29mmHg) at 4 h after administration (1.0 g/kg BW) was observed. Conclusion Peptic hydrolysate of Acetes chinensis shows significant ACE inhibitory activity and antihypertensive activity.

Objective To report a method for preparation of saturated oligosaccharides from al- ginate. Methods The alginate was degraded by acid hydrolysis, followed by fractionation at pH 2.85 resulting in the homopolyguluronic acids (PG) and homopolymannuronic acids (PM). The alginate-derived homopolymers were further degraded by acid hydrolysis at pH 3.8, 120 ℃ for 3 h, and at pH 4, 120 ℃ for 4 h, respectively. The resulted acidic hydrolysates were separated by gel permeation chromatography to get oligosaccharide fractions, and the oligosaccharides were obtaind by repeated purification on gel chromatography. The structures of the oligosaccharides were characterized by analyses of infra-red spectroscopy (IR), nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry (NMR), and mass spectrometry (MS). Results It was showed that the derived oligosaccharides were in saturated structures with the same structure characteristics as the original alginate macromolecule. Conclusion The method des cribed in this paper is a effective and convenient approach for the preparation of low-molecular-weight oligosaccharides from alginate.

ated acute peritonitis induced by LPS in rats.