BACKGROUND:Studies have shown that placement, needling point, angle and length of pedicle screws for thoracic vertebral fractures have been unified. Many studies concerned axial pul-out force and biomechanical behavior of a single screw, but few reports addressed the biomechanical behavior after the replacement with three kinds of screw connecting to rods. OBJECTIVE:To further observe and compare biomechanical behavior after three kinds of thoracic screw placement connecting rod using biomechanical testing, to understand the strength of thoracic pedicle screw replacement connecting rods, and the effects of its puling out on the stress of the bone surrounding the placement site. METHODS:The fresh frozen specimens of thoracic vertebra were divided into three groups at random: the pedicle fixation group, the transverse process-vertebral body fixation group, and modified rib transverse process fixation group. Thoracic pedicle screw system was inserted by the standard placement method in each group. The experiment was measured on the mechanical equipment. During puling out, the strength that bone bore was described with dynamic curve, folowed by statistical analysis. The difference in the gripping force on the thoracic vertebra among three kinds of screw placement method was compared. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Among three kinds of screw placement methods and among three kinds of screw placement methods on the injured vertebral body, the gripping force was significantly bigger in the pedicle fixation group than in the transverse process-vertebral body fixation group and modified rib transverse process fixation group (P < 0.01). No significant difference in the gripping force was detected between the transverse process-vertebral body fixation group and modified rib transverse process fixation group. Results verified that the stability of loading ability was apparently better in the pedicle fixation group compared with the transverse process-vertebral body fixation group and modified rib transverse process fixation group.

AIM　The relation between lung collagen,lung elastin and anti-oxidative capacity was investigated in the experiment, and the aging model of mice was induced by D-galactose. METHOD　The aging mice treated with cistanche desertica polysacchrides (50,100 mg*kg-1*d-1) and determinate the modification of SOD、GSH-Px、Vit E、MDA in blood and lung. RESULTS　Cistanche desertica polysacchrides (CDP), which was isolated from Cistanche desertica cultivated in Xinjiang could enhance lung anti-oxidative capacity and inhibit the modification of lung elatic constitution induced by D-galactose. CONCLUSION　Cistanche desertica polysacchrides have anti-oxidative injury and anti-aging effects on lung.

BACKGROUND: Matrix metalloproteinases-7 (MMP-7) plays an important role in the invasion and metastasis of cancer and is related to prognosis of many carcinomas.OBJECTIVE: To investigate the significance of MMP-7 expression in the invasion and metastasis of laryngeal cancer and explore the relationship between MMP-7 expression and the prognosis of laryngeal squamous cell cancer (LSCC).DEGIGN: An open experimental study based on the cells.SETTING: Two otolaryngology departments of two university hospitals and one otolaryngology department of a municipal hospital.MATERIALS: The experiment was conducted in the Center Laboratory of Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University from April 2002 to January 2003. The materials were laryngeal cancer and corresponding neighboring noncancerous tissues, MMP-7 antibody and immunohistochemical kit.METHODS: The expression of MMP-7 protein in 70 samples of paraffin-embedded LSCC and corresponding neighboring noncancerous tissues was detected with immunohistochemical technique. Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR) and Western blot technique were used to examine the expression of MMP-7 in 35 frozen specimens of LSCC and corresponding neighboring noncancerous tissues.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The relationship of MMP-7 mRNA expression with the invasion depth(T grade), neck nodal metastasis and prognosis of LSCC.RESULTS: Immunohistochemical staining of MMP-7 was observed in 77.1% (54/70) of cancer tissues and in 5.7% (4/70) of neighboring noncancerous tissues( P ＜ 0.01) . The mRNA expression of MMP-7 was detected in 74.3% (24/35) of cancer tissues and in 5.7% (2/35) of neighboring noncancerous tissues( P ＜ 0.01 ). The expression of MMP-7 was higher in T3-T4 group than that in T1-T2 group(P ＜ 0.01), and was positively correlated with nodal metastasis( P ＜ 0. 01 ). Western blot showed that both 28 ku (latent form of MMP-7) and 19 ku(active form of MMP-7)bands had close relationship with T grade and neck nodal metastasis. Kaplan-Meier survival curve showed that the group with high MMP-7protein expression had poorer prognosis than the group with weak or negative MMP-7 protein expression(Log-rank = 4. 755 9, 8. 951 3; P = 0. 029 2,0.002 8).CONCLUSION: MMP-7 is closely correlated with the invasion, metastasis,and prognosis of LSCC, and it may serve as a marker in estimating the invasive and metastatic potency and prognosis of LSCC.

Objective To establish a zebrafish model of thrombosis induced by three kinds of inducers and observe the anti?thrombotic effect of a Chinese traditional medicine, Guanxinning tablet ( GXN) . Methods The zebrafish models of thrombosis was induced by using 1?5μmol/L phenyl hydrazine, 80μmol/L arachidonic acid and 5 mg/L ponatinib, re?spectively, and were treated with various concentration of GXN, clopidogrel or asprin. The thrombus in the tail vein was observed under microscope, Erythrocytes in the zebrafish heart were stained with o?dianisidine and the erythrocyte staining intensity was assessed with a NIS?Elements DTM image analyzer, and the anti?thrombolic effect of GXN was calculated. Results Venous thrombus was significantly increased and the staining intensities of erythrocytes in the heart were signifi?cantly decreased after induction by phenyl hydrazine, arachidonic acid or Ponatinib ( P <0?001 ) , respectively. At the same time, GXN showed an incresing anti?thrombolic effect in the zebrafish models (P<0?001) in a dose?effect manner, with a IC50 of GXN of 44?32 mg/L,138?5 mg/L and 459?5 mg/L, respectively. Conclusions The zebrafish models of thrombosis are successfully established by phenyl hydrazine, arachidonic acid or Ponatinib, respectively, by different for?mation mechanisms. GXN has been shown to have an anti?thrombosis effect, probably, by multiple target effects.

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the inhibitory effect and possibility inhibitory mechanisms ofendostatin on laryngeal carcinoma cells (Hep-2) and human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC). METHODS ①Using the MTT assay , the effect of different concentrations of endostatin (10 ?g/ml～50 ?g/ml) and endostatin (30 ?g/ml) with different contact times (24～72h) on the livability of Hep-2 and HUVEC cells were determined; ②Changes in the ultrastructures of Hep-2 and HUVEC cells were examined by electron microscopy; ③Survivin mRNA content was determined in Hep-2 cells exposed to endostatin (30 ?g/ml) by RT-PCR test; ④The effect of endostatin (30 ?g/ml) on the ectogenetic artificial blood vessel models was observed by light microscopy. RESULTS ① The growth of Hep-2 and HUVEC cells was significantly inhibited (P

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of pedicle screw fixation combined with bucking bar technique in treatment of C2 pedicle fractures.Methods A retrospective case series study was conducted for 26 cases of C2 pedicle fractures undergone posterior pedicle screw fixation after putting the bucking bar on the anterior surface of C2 via oral cavity from April 2004 to April 2014.There were 19 males and 7 females,with a mean age of 42 years (range,27-71 years).Bilateral C2 pedicle screw placement status,operation time and intraoperative blood loss were recorded.American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) impairment scale and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) were used for outcome evaluation.Fracture reduction and symptoms such as sore throat,expectoration,hoarse voice,dysphagia and condition of posterior pharyngeal wall were detected after operation.Results Pedicle fixation of C2 pedicle fractures was completed successfully in 21 cases,repeat C2 pedicle fixation took place in three,and C1-3 fixation was conducted for two.Operation time was (83.2 ± 16.6) min and blood loss was (171.2 ± 115.5)ml.One of the cases experiencing repeat manipulation for screw insertion had transient body balance disorder caused by cerebellar ischemia and recovered within 2 days.X-ray and CT showed complete reduction in 17 cases and incomplete reduction in nine cases.Bony fusion was obtained 6 months after operation.Twenty cases were followed up for 3-46 months (mean,26 months).Final follow-up showed anatomical reduction and bony healing in 19 cases,while malunion in other three cases.ASIA grade improved from C to D in one case,whereas the rest showed a complete neurological recovery (ASIA grade E).VAS improved from preoperative 3-8 points [(5.2 ± 2.5) points] to 0-4 points [(1.6 ±1.5) points] at the final follow-up (P ＜ 0.05).Mild swollen sore throat occurred in four cases after operation.Laryngoscopy showed injury to the posterior pharyngeal wall mucosa (Grade Ⅰ in six cases and Grade Ⅱ in two cases),which were healed within 5-7 days after operation.Conclusion For C2 pedicle fractures,pedicle screw fixation combined with bucking bar technique via oral cavity benefits fracture reduction and stability without apparent impairment to the soft tissue of pharyngeal mucosa.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the inhibitive role of lentivirus mediated MMP-9 gene silence in the growth of laryngeal cancer xenografts. METHOD: The nude mouse model of laryngeal squamous carcinoma was established and RNA interference (RNAi) technic was used. Recombinant MMP-9-RNAi-Lentivirus was intratumoral injected while the empty vector lentivirus was taken as control. After the treatment, tumor inhibitive effect was observed and western-blot was used to test the expression of MMP-9 in the xenografts. Finally, the PCNA expression in xenografts were examined with immunohistochemistry to evaluate proliferation change of the Hep-2 cells. RESULT: The average tumor weight was (1.484 +/- 0.391) g in group treated with MMP-9-RNAi-Lentivirus which was significantly lower than that (2.618 +/- 0.465) g in the control group (P < 0.05). The average tumor volume was (1.177 +/- 0.270) cm3 in group treated with MMP-9-RNAi-Lentivirus which was significantly lower than that (2.034 +/- 0.366) cm3 in the control group (P < 0.05) and the tumor inhibitive rate was 43.32%. Western-blot showed there were 7 cases of xenografts with MMP-9 protein negative expression and the other 3 cases were tested with weak positive expression in the treated group xenografts. Whereas all the 10 cases of xenografts were tested with MMP-9 positive expression in the control group. Immunohistochemistry showed PCNA index in treated group was (55.41 +/- 8.77)% which was obviously lower than that (77.04 +/- 6.91)% in control group (P < 0.01). CONCLUSION The growth and proliferation of laryngeal cancer could be inhibited by recombinant MMP-9-RNAi-Lentivirus.
Animals ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Gene Silencing ; Humans ; Laryngeal Neoplasms ; metabolism ; pathology ; Lentivirus ; genetics ; Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 ; genetics ; metabolism ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred BALB C ; Mice, Nude ; Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen ; metabolism ; RNA, Small Interfering ; Transfection ; Xenograft Model Antitumor Assays

OBJECTIVE: To study the apoptosis inducing effect of tumor necrosis factor related apoptosis-ligand (TRAIL) on human laryngeal squamous carcinoma Hep-2 cells and its effect mechanism. METHOD: The human laryngeal squamous carcinoma Hep-2 cell line was treated with different concentration of TRAIL in vitro. The inhibition ratio of tumor cells was determined by MTT colorimetric assay, the incidence of cell apoptosis was determined by flow cytometry method. The morphologic changes of laryngeal squamous carcinoma Hep-2 cell were observed with transmission electron microscope. RESULT: In vitro, all the different concentrations of TRAIL inhibited laryngeal squamous carcinoma cell's growth. The inhibited growth ratio showed significant concentration-dependence. The concentrations for inducing apoptosis-ratio(TRAIL 1, 10, 100 microg/L) determined by flow cytometry was (11.49 +/- 0.36)%, (22.31 +/- 0. 82)%, (59.64 +/- 1.10)% respectively in the study group, and (3.13 +/- 0.12)% in the control group, which was significantly different between these two groups (P < 0. 01). CONCLUSION In vitro, TRAIL inhibited the growth of human laryngeal squamous carcinoma Hep-2 cells. The induced apoptosis of TRAIL shows significant concentration- independence. TRAIL inhibits the growth of human laryngeal squamous carcinoma Hep-2 cells trough inducing apoptosis.
Apoptosis ; drug effects ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell ; pathology ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Humans ; Laryngeal Neoplasms ; pathology ; TNF-Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand ; pharmacology

OBJECTIVE: To study the effect of anti-tumor peptide of tumstatin on tumor growth of human laryngeal squamous carcinoma in nude mice and the underlying mechanism. METHOD: Nude mice model bearing laryngocarcinoma were established by using human laryngeal squamous carcinoma cell line (Hep-II). The animals were given tumstatin or PBS for 10 consecutive days. The volumes of the subcutaneous tumor were observed. The microstructure in which the general 2-step immunohistochemical examination was adopted and ultra-micro-structural changes of carcinoma after administration of tumstatin were observed under light and electron microscopes for pathology examination. RESULT: The differences was statistically significant in the net mice weight, tumor weight, tumor volume and tumor weight/net mice weight between the treatment group and the control group (P<0.01). The restrained percentage of tumor was 51.58%. The necrosis and apoptosis of the tumor cells and the angiogenesis reduction were found under light and electron microscope in the treatment group. MVD of the treatment group was lower than that of the control group (P<0.01). CONCLUSION Tumstatin can significantly restrain the development of laryngocarcinoma.
Animals ; Apoptosis ; drug effects ; Autoantigens ; pharmacology ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell ; pathology ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Collagen Type IV ; pharmacology ; Female ; Humans ; Laryngeal Neoplasms ; pathology ; Male ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred BALB C ; Mice, Nude ; Peptides ; pharmacology ; Xenograft Model Antitumor Assays

OBJECTIVE: To observe the therapeutic effect of tympanoplasty with soft-wall reconstruction of ear canal for chronic otitis media with cholesteatoma. METHOD: Seventy-three patients (76 ears) suffering from chronic otitis media with cholesteatoma were treated with canal wall down mastoidectomy with tympanoplasty. Postauricular myo-periosteal flap was used to the soft-wall reconstruction of ear canal, and the cavityplasty of auricular concha was not performed. The auricular bone prosthesis was made of the autogeneic mastoid cortical bone or residual incus. The postoperative modality and the function of external auditory canal and the postoperative hearing and the postoperative complications were observed. RESULT: The mean dry ear time was (21.1 +/- 3. 1) days after surgery in this study. The postoperative modality of external auditory canal was normal on the whole. The patients were followed up between 6 months and 24 months after surgery. The postoperative average air conduction hearing was improved by (14.5 +/- 6.1) dB HL. CONCLUSION Tympanoplasty with soft-wall reconstruction of ear canal using the postauricular myo-periosteal flap can recover the modality and function of external auditory canal on the whole, and the cavityplasty of auricular concha is not needed. The postoperative hearing can be improved by this technique satisfactorily.
Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Bone Transplantation ; Child ; Cholesteatoma, Middle Ear ; surgery ; Ear Canal ; surgery ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Treatment Outcome ; Tympanoplasty ; methods ; Young Adult