Objective To explore the clinical value when treating cervical cancer of supplementing radiotherapy with hyperbaric oxygen treatment. Methods Fifty-eight cervical cancer patients were randomly divided into 2 groups; the HBO group (n=28) received radiotherapy combined with hyperbaric oxygen treatment; a control group (n = 30) received only radiotherapy. Results The complete response rate (CR) of the HBO group was 75.0% , the partial response rate (PR) was 7.1% ,the effective rate(CR + PR) was 92.8% , the total 3 year survival rate was 71.4% , the local recurrence rate was 10.7% , and all of these results were significantly different from the controls (P

ObjectiveTo investigate the relationship between the degenerative mechanisms of lumbar intervertebral disc (LID) and apoptosis.MethodsThe total RNAs were isolated from human LID tissues. Both the mRNAs from the degeneration and normal LID were reversely transcribed to the cDNAs. The cDNAs were labeled with the incorporations of fluorescent dUTP, for preparing the hybridization probes. The mixed probes were then hybridized to the cDNA microarray. After high-stringent washing, the cDNA microarray was scanned for the fluorescent signals and analyzed by computer image analysis. The apoptotic status and the expression of Bcl-2 and Bax in 12 cases of degenerative LID and 10 cases of normal LID were detected with TdT-mediated dUTP-biotin nick end labeling (TUNEL) and immunohistochemistry methods.ResultsAmong the 4096 targets, there were 10 genes related to apoptosis. The expression related to Bax protein gene was up-regulated and it was down-regulated for Bcl-2 protein. In group of normal LID, the average apoptotic index (AI) was (24.897±3.620); percentage of Bcl-2 positive cells was (31.440±4.150)%; percentage of Bax positive cells was (29.372±2.588)%, average optical density (OD) values of positive particles were (0.183± 0.010 ), ( 0.203 ±0.012) and (0.169±0.005) respectively. In group of degenerative LID, the average AI was (49.232±3.440); percentage of Bcl-2 positive cells was (18.239±2.470)%; percentage of Bax positive cells was (52.349±3.764)%; average OD values of positive particles were (0.152±0.003), (0.310±0.008) and (0.262±0.014) respectively. There were significantly differences in AI and expressions of Bcl-2 and Bax proteins between normal LID and degenerative LID (P<0.05).ConclusionCell apoptosis plays an important role in the process of LID degeneration. Both Bcl-2 and Bax take part in the occurrence and progression of LID.

BACKGROUND: The investigation of culturing, passaging and establishing human limbal stem cells can strengthen the recognition of the stem cells and provide the enough cellular reserve for the basic and clinical research of limbal stem cell transplantation.OBJECTIVE: To explore a method of pessaging and establishing cell line of human limbal stem cells cultured in vitro.DESIGN: Randomized controlled observation.SETTING: Gannan Medical College.MATERIALS: The experiment was performed at Scientific Center of Gannan Medical College and the National Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology Hospital Affiliated to Sun Yat-Sen University from June 2003 to April 2004. Fresh human limbus corneae were isolated from two healthy donors. Procedures were performed according to the informed consent of the donors. Main reagents contained RPMI-1640 (Sigma R8755, containing L-glutamine) and 200 g/L fetal calf serum (FCS) (Gibco 16140-071). DMEM medium, chondroitin sulfatase and human epidermal growth factor (hEGF) were purchased from Sigma Co. USA; HEPES and DMSO were bought from Gibco, USA; 100% glycerinum was purchased from Yunjia Huangpu Pharmaceutical Product Limited Company, PRC; glutaraldehyde was bought from E.Merk, Germany; Alcohol, chlorhydric acid, acetone and methyl aldehyde were purchased from Beijing Chemical Agent Company, PRC; 0.25% parenzyme was bought from Shanghai Xinhua Pharmaceutical Factory, PRC.Above-mentioned reagents were analytical pure grade.METHODS: After digestion, human limbal tissues in limbal basilar part with an abundant pigment were cultured in the culture flask containing RPMI-1640 and 200 g/L FCS and in culture dish containing amniotic extracellular matrix (AECM) as the cultural supporter. Primary and passage cells were observed under light microscope and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The revival ratio of stem cell refrigeration of every generation was calculated by the trypanblau exclusion experiment.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: ① Observational results of limbal stem cells during the primary culture and serial subcultivation in vitro, and ② revival ratio of stem cell refrigeration.RESULTS: ①Findings of primary culture: Most limbal stem cells in the culture flask had the adherence and were arrayed uniformly sparsely to form monolayer and adhered to the bottom of culture flask under the inverted phase contrast microscope after 1-day culture. ② Findings of serial subcultivation: After human epidermal growth factor (hEGF) was added into the second passage, cells were scattered into the monolayer and adhered to grow quickly.Morphological variability of all the cells increased obviously when passage the 30th generation. The cellular volume was obviously increasing, and the round or irregular round cells gathered together. The 33rd generation human limbal stem cells still could vigorously differentiate, proliferate and grow in ACEM. ③ The revival ratio of stem cell refrigeration was 82.2%.CONCLUSION: The human limbal stem cell lines were preliminarily established by culturing and freezing the cells of 33 generations in vitro. The human limbal stem cell lines preferred to grow in the culture dish containing AECM as the cultural supporter.

Objective To investigate the expression and significance of endothelin-1 ET-1 in urothelial transitional cell carcinoma. Methods Immunohistochemistry was applied to detect ET-1 expression in 30 cases of urothelial transitional cell carcinoma and 20 cases of normal urothelial transitional cell samples, the results were analyzed in combination with clinical data. Results ET-1 expression in urothelial transitional cell carcinoma was 40.5%, which was significantly higher than that in normal urothelial transitional cell samples(P ＜0.05). ET-1 expression was correlated with grade and stage of urothelial transitional cell carcinoma (P ＜0.05). Conclusion The over expression of ET-1 in urothelial transitional cell carcinoma tissues correlates closely with cancer genesis progression and invasiveness, suggesting that ET-1 might be a biomarker and as a therapeutic target in human urothelial transitional cell carcinoma.

Objective: To observe the effect of nerve growth factor (NGF) and Mecobalamin on chronic peripheral neuropathy in rats induced by 1-bromopropane. Methods: 36 male SD rats were exposed to 1-bromopropane vapor at concentrations of 4 000 mg/m³, 6 hours per day, 5 days per week for 12 weeks. The rats were randomed divided into 4 groups, and treated by Mecobalamin for 300 μg/kg qd, NGF for 40 μg/kg qd, Mecobalamin+NGF with the dose as mentioned above, respecively. The control group were fed in normal condition. The changes of Sciatic nerve conduction velocity (NCV) , electromyography (EMG) and pathology were observed 30 days later. Results: The nerve conduction velocity were decreased in all the rats. Compared with the control group, the motor nerve conduction velocity (MCV) was improved in group Mecobalamin and group Mecobalamin+NGF, The difference was statistically significant, as the sensory nerve conduction velocity (SCV) was improved only in group Mecobalamin+NGF. Sciatic nerve biopsy observed by electron microscope showed that myelinated nerve fibers were obvious swelling, lamellar separation, partial myelin vacuolization, and axonal degeneration. After treatment with exogenous nerve growth factor, the number and severity of damaged nerve fibers were restored. Conclusion Exogenous nerve growth factor contributes to the recovery of peripheral nerve damage induced by 1-bromopropane.

Objective: To study the electrophysiological changes and pathological characteristics of peripheral nerve in rats exposed to 1-bromopropane through chronic inhalation. Methods: 40 male SD rats were randomed divided into 4 groups, and exposed to 1-bromopropane vapor at concentrations of 1 000 mg/m³, 2 000 mg/m³, 4 000 mg/m³ and fresh air respectively, 6 hours per day, 5 days per week for 12 weeks. The changes of nerve conduction velocity (NCV) , electromyography (EMG) and pathology were observed. Results: After 4 weeks of exposure, the body weights of high dose group are lower than that of the control group. Compared with the control group, the high and medium dose group have a decline in MCV and CMAPs, while SCV and SNAPs descend in the high dose group (P<0.05) . The EMG examination showed that there are denervation changes in high dose group. Sciatic nerve biopsy observed by electron microscope showed that axonal degeneration and demyelination coexist in the rats exposed to high concentration. Conclusion Chronic inhalation of 1-bromopropane at the concentration of 4 000 mg/m³ can cause peripheral nerve injury, which is characterized by axonal degeneration and demyelination. Axonal degeneration is the main pathological change.

Purpose: The poor retention and ambiguous differentiation of stem cells (SCs) within corpus cavernosum (CC) limit the cell application in erectile dysfunction (ED). Herein, the effects and mechanism of microRNA-145 (miR-145) gene modification on modulating the traits and fate of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) were investigated. Materials and Methods: The effects of miR-145 on cell apoptosis, proliferation, migration, and differentiation were determined by flow cytometry, cell counting kit-8, transwell assays and myogenic induction. Then, the age-related ED rats were recruited to four groups including phosphate buffer saline, BMSC, vector-BMSC, overexpressed-miR-145-BMSC groups. After cell transplantation, the CC were harvested and prepared to demonstrate the retention and differentiation of BMSCs by immunofluorescent staining. Then, the target of miR-145 was verified by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction and immunohistochemical. After that, APTO-253, as an inducer of Krüppel-like factor 4 (KLF4), was introduced for rescue experiments in corpus cavernosum smooth muscle cells (CCSMCs) under the co-culture system. Results: In vitro, miR-145 inhibited the migration and apoptosis of BMSCs and promoted the differentiation of BMSCs into smooth muscle-like cells with stronger contractility. In vivo, the amount of 5-ethynyl-2′-deoxyuridine (EdU)+cells within CC was significantly enhanced and maintained in the miR-145 gene modified BMSC group. The EdU/CD31 co-staning was detected, however, no co-staining of EdU/α-actin was observed. Furthermore, miR-145, which secreted from the gene modified BMSCs, dampened the expression of KLF4. However, the effects of miR-145 on CCSMCs could be rescued by APTO-253. Conclusions Overall, miR-145 modification prolongs the retention of the transplanted BMSCs within the CC, and this effect might be attributed to the modulation of the miR-145/KLF4 axis. Consequently, our findings offer a promising and innovative strategy to enhance the local stem cell-based treatments.

Objective To Pulse oximetry saturation has been wildly used clinically.It has been reported that pulse oximetry plethysmographic waveform (POP) reflected the peripheral tissue perfusion.In this study,we parameterized POP,observed the value of POP parameters in normal adults,and established the normal reference value range.Methods A multi-center prospective descriptive study.Total of 1 019 adult volunteers with normovolemia from 7 cities were enrolled in this study.Sex,age,height,weight and pulse oximetry data in awake and spontaneous breathing under in quiet conditions in the room temperature were collected.POP parameters and perfusion index were analyzed using MATLAB 2012a software.The normal reference value ranges of POP parameters,including the amplitude of POP (Amp) and the area under the curve of POP (AUC),were formulated.Results Statistical differences of POP parameters were detected between men and women in the normal adult.The 95％ confidence reference value of POP parameters in normal population was as follows:Amp (104.8-2298.7) PVA and AUC (3265.8-6028.5) PVPGin total,Amp (129.4-2433.6) PVA and AUC (3319.0-5862.2) PVPG in male;Amp (89.5-2138.2) PVA and AUC (3163.9-5929.9) PVPG in female.Conclusions POP,including the amplitude of POP (Amp) and the area under the curve of POP (AUC),had normal reference value ranges in normal adults.

Objective:To compare the therapeutic effect of polysaccharide iron complex capsule and Shengxuening tablet on renal anemia in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients.Methods:Patients who received MHD treatment from April to June 2016 in our dialysis center and met the criteria for iron deficiency anemia were block-randomly divided into two groups: the polysaccharide-iron complex group and the Shengxuening group. Blood routine, iron metabolism biomarkers and biochemical exams were measured before treatment and at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd months after treatment, and the incidence of adverse reactions were recorded. The compliance rate of the two groups was observed and compared, and the block-randomized-statistical methods were used to compare the clinical data of the two groups before and after treatment, and cost-benefit analysis was also conducted.Results:Thirty patients in each group completed follow-up. After three months of treatment, the blood routine and iron metabolism indicators of the two groups were improved. Compared with the Shengxuening group, the polysaccharide iron complex group had higher therapeutic efficiency, and the levels of hemoglobin, transferrin saturation and serum ferritin were higher, and lower use of recombinant human erythropoietin ( P<0.05). The other indexes such as red blood cell (RBC), hematocrit (HCT) levels and the effective rate of anemia correction, the effective rate of iron therapy, the effective rate of iron therapy between the two groups were similar. Cost-benefit analysis suggested that the use of polysaccharide iron complexes to treat anemia has lower costs and higher benefits ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Polysaccharide iron complex capsule can better correct anemia and improve iron metabolism, and has low cost-effectiveness, which can effectively reduce medical insurance expenditure. It is a good iron supplementing method in addition to intravenous iron supplement.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to prospectively investigate the value of the myocardial extracellular volume fraction (ECV) in predicting myocardial functional outcome after revascularization of coronary chronic total occlusion (CTO). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty patients with CTO underwent cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) before and 6 months after revascularization. Three baseline markers of functional outcome were evaluated in the dysfunctional segments assigned to the CTO vessels: ECV, transmural extent of infarction (TEI), and unenhanced rim thickness (RIM). At the global level, the ECV values of the whole myocardium with and without a hyperenhanced region (global and remote ECV) were respectively measured. RESULTS: In per-segment analysis, ECV was superior to TEI and RIM in predicting functional recovery (area under receiver operating characteristic curve [AUC]: 0.86 vs. 0.75 and 0.73, all p values < 0.010), and it emerged as the only independent predictor of regional functional outcome (odds ratio [OR] = 0.83, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.77–0.89; p < 0.001) independent of collateral circulation. In per-patient analysis, global baseline ECV was indicative of ejection fraction (EF) at the follow-up examination (β = −0.61, p < 0.001) and changes in EF (β = −0.57, p = 0.001) in multivariate regression analysis. A patient with global baseline ECV less than 30.0% (AUC, 0.93; sensitivity 94%, specificity 80%) was more likely to demonstrate significant EF improvement (OR: 0.38; 95% CI: 0.17–0.85; p = 0.019). CONCLUSION: Extracellular volume fraction obtained by CMR may provide incremental value for the prediction of functional recovery both at the segmental and global levels in CTO patients, and may facilitate the identification of patients who can benefit from revascularization.
Collateral Circulation ; Coronary Vessels* ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Infarction ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging* ; Myocardial Infarction ; Myocardial Ischemia ; Myocardium ; Prospective Studies ; ROC Curve ; Sensitivity and Specificity