Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) Xiaoaiping shows a pharmacological activity in treatment of breast cancer. Although neoadjuvant chemotherapy has been more and more widely used in treatment of breast cancer in recent years, no report has been made about the clinical efficacy and mechanism of the combined application of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and Xiaoaiping in treatment of breast cancer. In this study, 66 patients with breast cancer were selected and divided into the control group and the treatment group evenly with the random number table method. All patients received TEC neoadjuvant chemotherapy. On that basis, the treatment group also received the adjuvant therapy of Xiaoaiping injection (60 mL, i. v. , qd). The short-term response rate and the follow-up survival rate of the two groups were observed and compared. Surgical specimens of the patient were collected to observe and compare their expressions of estrogen receptor ER-α36 in breast cancer tissues with the immunohistochemical method. According to the findings, the overall response rate of the treatment group was 78.79%, which was significantly higher than that of the control group (57.58% , χ2 = 5.48, P < 0.05). Compared with the control group, the treatment group showed significant increases in the disease-free survival (DFS) rate and the total survival rate at the 3rd year and 5th year (all P < 0.05) , and a notable reduction in ER-α36 expression in breast cancer tissues (P < 0.05). Based on the our results, Xiaoaiping can significantly enhance short-term ad long-term efficacies of neoadjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer. Its mechanism may be correlated with the inhibition of ER-α 36 expression in breast cancer tissues.
Adult ; Aged ; Antineoplastic Agents ; administration & dosage ; Breast Neoplasms ; drug therapy ; genetics ; metabolism ; mortality ; Combined Modality Therapy ; Drug Therapy, Combination ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; administration & dosage ; Estrogen Receptor alpha ; genetics ; metabolism ; Female ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Neoadjuvant Therapy ; Treatment Outcome

BACKGROUND:Mechanical signal has close correlation with the growth, development, repair and reconstruction of the skeletal system and the development of disease, the effect and the mechanism on bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel s is worthy to concern.
OBJECTIVE:To explore the effect and mechanism of hydrostatic pressures on the differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel s.
METHODS:Short-term experiment:the human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel s were incubated into the normal Dulbecco’s modified Eagle’s medium, osteogenic medium or the Dulbecco’s modified Eagle’s medium containing extracel ular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 inhibitor U0126, respectively. Homemade pressure loading system was used to impose 0, 40 and 80 kPa hydrostatic pressure for 1 and 4 hours. Long-term experiment:human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel s were incubated into the normal Dulbecco’s modified Eagle’s medium or osteogenic medium respectively, and then 40 kPa hydrostatic pressures was loaded for 4 hours per day, and lasted for 14 days. The cel s without hydrostatic pressure were regarded as the control group.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Real-time quantitative reverse transcription PCR results showed that after osteogenic induction and simulated with 40 kPa hydrostatic pressure for 4 hours, the mRNA expressions of core binding factorα1 and osteocalcin in the bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel s were increased, while the mRNA expressions of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptorγ2 and adipsin were decreased, and the 80 kPa hydrostatic pressure did not cause such reactivity. The osteogenic induction effect of 40 kPa hydrostatic pressure could be partial antagonized with U0126. Histochemical staining showed that after simulated with 40 kPa hydrostatic pressure for 7 days, the expression and activity of alkaline phosphatase of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel s were increased;after lasted for 14 days, the mRNA expressions of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptorγ2 and adipsin were increased. Certain intensity and duration of hydrostatic pressure stimulation can regulate the differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel s, and the mechanism is only partly mediated by the extracel ular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 signaling pathway.

Abstract LRR-RLKs plays an important role in multiple signal transduction in plant.One full-length cDNA encoding a LRR-RLKs homologue was isolated from maize through in silico cloning and named as ZmLRRPK1(GenBank accession:EU873320).The predicted ZmLRRPK1 protein has 594 amino acids with an estimated molecular mass of 66kDa and an isoelectric point of 5.42.ZmLRRPK1 has the typical domain of LRR-RLKs.RT-PCR analysis indicated that ZmLRRPK1 expression was induced by ABA,mannitol and salt in coleoptiles of maize and kept high level during 24 hours.

OBJECTIVE:To observe the clinical efficacy and safety of different doses of atorvastatin in the treatment of chron-ic subdural hematoma(CSDH). METHODS:One hundred and tweaty-eighie CSDH patients selected from our hospital during Jun. 2013-May 2015 were divided into observation group(n=62)and control group(n=66)in accordance with random number table. Both groups were given conventional treatment of brain cell nutrition. Control group received Atorvastatin tablet 20 mg,po,qd;observation group received Atorvastatin tablet 40 mg,po,qd. Both groups were treated for 6 months. Clinical efficacy,CSS and ADL score,hematoma volume,the levels of serum inflammatory factors (hs-CRP,MMP-9,IL-6,TNF-α) were observed in 2 groups. ADR was recorded during treatment and recurrence rate was also recorded. RESULTS:2 patients withdrew from observa-tion group and 6 from control group. Finally,120 patients met the criteria were included,with 60 cases in each group. Total re-sponse rate of observation group(88.3%)was significantly better than that of control group(73.3%),with statistical significance (P<0.05). After 1,3,6 months of treatment,CSS score,hematoma volume,the serum levels of hs-CRP,MMP-9,IL-6 and TNF-α in 2 groups were significantly decreased,while ADL score was increased significantly;the improvement of above indexes in observation group was significantly better than in control group,with statistical significance(P<0.05). There was no statistical significance in the incidence of ADR between 2 groups(P>0.05). The recurrence rate of control group(13.3%)was significantly higher than that of observation group(3.3%),with statistical significance(P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Daily dose of shows ator-vastatin 40 mg better therapeutic efficacy and lower recurrence rate in the treatment of CSDH with good safety.

Objective To study the efficacy of chitosan on rehabilitation treatment after sinuses open surgery .Methods Fifty-six cases patients after sinuses open surgery were collected during June 2013 to October 2014 and divided into experimental group and control group by random sampling method, 28 cases in each group.The experimental group were smeared with chitosan on surface after cleaning by normal saline, while control group cleaned by normal saline alone.The efficacy, adhesion of nasal mucosa and time of mucosa complete epithelialization in two groups at three and six months were analysed while out-patient review.ResuIts After three and six months, the total effective rate of experimental group was significantly higher than that of control group[85.71% vs.60.71%(χ2 =4.46,P<0.05);92.86% vs.67.86%(χ2 =5.54,P<0.05)].The time of mucosa complete epithelialization in experimental group was (50.4 ±6.5)d, which was shorter than (62.3 ±7.5)d of control group (t=6.34,P<0.05).After three and six months, the nasal mucosa without adhesion in experimental group was better than that in control group (χ2 =5.60, χ2 =5.49;P<0.05). ConcIusion Chitosan can promote nasal mucosa epithelialization, reduce adhesion of nasal mucosa, improve the postoperative curative effect of chronic nasal-sinusitis.

OBJECTIVE:To provide reference for the further improvement of the drug purchasing system in Chongqing city. METHODS:30 primacy medical and health institutions in Chongqing were selected to collect the data about cost changes and busi-ness development in above-mentioned institutions from 2009 to 2013,the purchasing price,use and supply of essential medicines were collected via Chongqing Municipal Health and Family Planning Commission to evaluate and analyze the effects and existing problems of drug purchasing system,and suggestions were put forward. RESULTS:Compared with 2009,the non-essential drugs’ prices fell an average of 28.00%in 2013,prices of 307 varieties in National Essential Medicine System(2009 edition)fell an aver-age of 32.97%,205 varieties in supplementary list of local prices fell an average of 43.78%. The proportion of sales amount(not including Chinese herbal medicine)in primacy medical and health institutions increased from 76.48% in 2010 to 92.07% in 2013, the average rate of essential medicines increased from 6.84% to 28.12%. Compared with 2009,the average drug cots and inpatient drug costs decreased 16.78% and 25.85% in 2013,the proportion of drugs decreased from 56.32% in 2009 to 49.70% in 2013. CONCLUSIONS:Generally speaking,the implementation of drug purchasing system in Chongqing is successful,but also exists some problems,such as imperfect pricing mechanism,difficult supply of low-cost drugs,slow rise of average outpatient costs in primacy medical and health institutions and irrational drug use. It is suggested to improve it from aspects of perfecting drug pricing mechanism,optimizing logistics and distribution,strengthening the role of the medical insurance institutions,regulating medication overuse and improving compensation policy of medical institutions.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the clinical efficacy of Panlongqi tablet (Chinese characters) combined with lumbar facet joint release for lumbar spinal stenosis of type Fengshi Bizu (Chinese characters).

METHODSSince February 2012 to February 2013, 120 patients with lumbar spinal stenosis of Fengshi Bizu (Chinese characters) syndrome were retrospectively studied. According to different treatment methods, 120 patients with lumbar spinal stenosis were divided into Panlongqi tablet (Chinese characters)group and control groups, respectively. In Panlongqi tablet (Chinese characters)group, 60 patients were treated by Panlongqi tablet (Chinese characters) combined with lumbar facet joints release solution including 26 males and 34 females with an average age of (60.40±3.36) years old ranging from 46 to 65 ; the course of the disease was 2 to 15 years (averaged 7.6 years). In control group the other 60 patients were treated with lumbar facet joint release including 24 males and 36 females with an average age of (61.20±2.47) years old ranging from 48 to 63; the course was 3 to 14 years (averaged 6.9 years). The clinical effect of patients were evaluated by JOA and ODI score before treatment, at 4 weeks and 3 months after treatment.

RESULTSAll patients were followed up for 4 to 7 months (means 5.6 months). After 3 months,7 cases in control group recurrenced symptoms,only 1 case in Panlongqi tablet (Chinese characters) group recurrenced. At 4 weeks and 3 months of follow-up, ODI score and JOA score of Panlongqi tablet group were much better than those of the control group.

CONCLUSIONFor lumbar spinal stenosis of type Fengshi Bizu (Chinese characters),which were treated with lumbar facet joint release with Panlongqi tablet(Chinese characters), supplemented by back muscle exercise, in relieving waist and low back pain symptoms and improving functional status of lower lumbar spine, can obtain satisfactory clinical outcome, is a good method of conservative treatment for such diseases.

Aged ; Combined Modality Therapy ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; administration & dosage ; Exercise Therapy ; Female ; Humans ; Lumbosacral Region ; physiopathology ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Punctures ; Retrospective Studies ; Spinal Stenosis ; drug therapy ; physiopathology ; therapy

The Src homology-2 domain-containing phosphatase SHP-2 encoded by PTPN11 is an essential component in several signaling pathways.Different types of mutation in SHP-2 have been confirmed in several types of leukemia and solid tumors. Elucidation of the events underlying Shp2-evoked transformation may provide new insights into the novel targets for anti-cancer therapy.
Humans ; Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase, Non-Receptor Type 11 ; chemistry ; metabolism ; physiology

OBJECTIVETo investigate the effects of RCCS on cell seeding onto 3-D scaffold and cell-scaffold composite culture in vitro.

METHODSRabbit skin fibroblasts of passage 2 were seeded at 2 x 10(6) cell per cm(3) onto/into polyglycolic acid (PGA) foams by static seeding (dropping a cell suspension onto foams) or dynamic seeding (rotating PGA foams and a cell suspension in RCCS). Attachment of cells in foams was observed by cell-counting after trypsin digestion. The effects of culture condition were next studied by culturing cell-PGA complexes in RCCS versus static culture condition. Distribution and proliferation of cells in foams were investigated with MTT, stereomicroscope and scan electron microscope.

RESULTSNumbers of cells adhering to polymers increased gradually during an initial period of 24 hours. Eight, 12 and 24 hours after seeding, the rates of adhering cells were significantly higher in the dynamic seeding group than in the static seeding group (46.70% + 2.16% vs. 31.50% +/- 3.54%; 56.36% +/- 3.18% vs. 34.28% +/- 3.16%; 66.32% +/- 4.60% vs. 37.38% +/- 4.66%; P < 0.01). The dynamic culture method as compared to the static method resulted in new tissues with a higher cellularity and more uniform cell distribution during a 3 period of weeks.

CONCLUSIONSRCCS has advantages of promoting cell attachment, uniform migration and proliferation in polymer scaffolds and can be used for construction of 3-D cell-polymer tissues in vitro.

Animals ; Cell Adhesion ; Cell Culture Techniques ; methods ; Cell Division ; Cell Movement ; Fibroblasts ; cytology ; Polyglycolic Acid ; pharmacology ; Rabbits ; Time Factors

Objective To determine the risk factors for imipenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (IRPA) infections in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).Methods One hundred and eighty-eight Pseudomonas aeruginosa infected children (confirmed by pathogenic examination) in the NICU of Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Guangdong from January 1,2008 to December 31,2011,were chosen as the objects of study,and were divided into two groups.The first group included 73 children that had been isolated with IRPA strains(IRPA group),and the second group included 115 children that only had imipenem-sensitive Pseudo monas aeruginosa (ISPA) strains (ISPA group).Chi-square test or t-test was applied.The risk factors were investigated by univariate or multivariate Logistic regression analysis.Results Data from univariate analysis showed that the gestational age and birth weight of neonates were lower than those in ISPA group [(34.0±3.5) weeks vs (35.6±2.8)weeks,t=3.413,P＜0.01; (1848.1±276.4) g vs (2110.7±345.6) g,t=5.472,P＜0.01].There were more neonates with gestational age ≤ 32 weeks [67.1％ (49/73) vs 45.2 ％ (52/115)],birth weight ＜1500 g [73.9％ (54/73) vs 33.0％(38/115)],small for gestational age [68.5％ (50/73) vs 29.6％ (34/115)],receiving imipenem [72.6％ (53/73) vs 27.0％ (31/115)] or the third generation cephalosporins [65.8％ (48/73) vs 33.0％ (38/115)] two weeks before the isolation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa,and mechanical ventilation [78.1％ (57/73) vs 61.7 ％ (71/115)],deep vein catheterization [83.6％(61/73) vs 65.2％(75/115)] in the IRPA group than in the ISPA group (all P＜0.05 or 0.01).The multivariate Logistic regression analysis revealed that imipenem treatment within two weeks before the isolation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (OR=6.409; 95％ CI:1.926-21.333,P =0.002) was an independent risk factor.Conclusions IRPA infection in NICU hospitalized infants is strongly related to their gestational age and birth weight.History of imipenem administration could be an independent risk factor.