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Objective To investigate the action mechanism of microRNA‐152(miRNA‐152) in the cisplatin(DDP) resistance process in non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) .Methods The miRNA‐152 level in NSCLC cell line A549 and its cisplatin‐resistant cell line A549/DDP was detected by the real time quantitative PCR(qRT‐PCR) .miRNA‐152 mimic was transfected for increasing the intracellular miRNA‐152 level in A549/DDP .The MTT assay ,inverted miroscope technique and flow cytometry were adopted to observe the effect of up‐regulating miRNA‐152 on cell proliferation inhibition and apoptosis ,meanwhile ,the level changes of intra‐cellular Bcl‐2 and NF‐κB were also observed by adopting qRT‐PCR and Western blot .Results The low expression of miRNA‐152 and the high expression of Bcl‐2 and NF‐κB were found in A549/DDP cells .Up‐regulation of miRNA‐152 enhanced the inhibitory effect of DDP in A549/DDP cells .Furthermore ,after up‐regulating miRNA‐152 ,the inhibiting rate and apoptosis rate of A549/DDP cells caused by DDP were significantly higher than those in the cells without up‐regulating miRNA‐152 ,the difference was statisti‐cally significant(P<0 .05) .In addition ,miRNA‐152 mimic transfection significantly decreased the expression of Bcl‐2 and NF‐κB in A549/DDP cells .Conclusion Low expression of miRNA‐152 may induce the resistance of NSCLC to DDP ,miRNA‐152 could medi‐ate the sensitivity of NSCLC cells to DDP via regulating Bcl‐2 and NF‐κB levels .

Objective To study the variation of endothelin 1(ET 1) and calcitonin generelated peptide(cGRP) and its clinical implication, and to analyze the influence of ET 1 and cGRP on cerebral arteries hemodynamics in neonates with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy(HIE). Methods The variation of ET 1,cGRP in cord blood and peripheral blood were prospectively observed at the time of 1 day,3 days and 7 days after birth in HIE and healthy control infants by radioimmuneassay. The cerebral arteries hemodynamics were determined immediately using color Doppler ultrasonography at 1 day after blood samples were obtained. Results (1) The following factors in cord blood and vein one day after birth in neonatal HIE and healthy controls was: ET 1(70?25)ng/L vs (38?19) ng/L ( P

Objective To investigate the effects and the possible mechanisms of berberine in human cervical cancer Hela cell line in vitro. Methods Cell growth rate was determined with MTT assay. TUNEL was used to examine cell apoptos rate. The expression of COX-2 and Bcl-2 proteins were detected by immunocytochemistry method. Results Berberine induced cytotoxicity and apoptosis in human cervical carcinoma Hela cells in time-dependent and dose-dependent manner. Berberine could down-regulated the Bcl-2 protein expression of Hela cells,but had no significant influence in the expression of COX-2 protein. Conclusion Berberine can inhibit Hela cell growth of cervical carcinoma and induce apoptosis in vitro. Down-regulation of the Bcl-2 protein expression may be involved in berberine-induced apoptosis of HeLa cells.

AIM: To elucidate the role of NO in the effect of tetramethylpyrazine (TMP) on vasomotion of arterioles induced by noradrenalin(NA).METHODS: Albino rabbits were anesthetized,respiration were maintained,the arterial pressure were measured with a pressure transducer attached to a polyethylene canula in the left common carotid artery,the intestinal loop was mounted on the stage of an inverted microscope and bathed in balanced solution.The inside diameter of the arterial was manually measured on a TV monitor using the TV camera mounted on the microscope.RESULTS: Topical applicated NA to measured field inducd spontaneous vasomotion which has frequency and amplitude.TMP inhibited vasomotion in vasodilation. Treatment with L-NMMA did not affect the effect of TMP.CONCLUSION: L-NMMA can not inhibit action of TMP on vasomotion,TMP may act on smooth muscle directly, not through endogenous NO.

Objective To culture human pituitary adenoma cells to provide some useful experimental foundations to practice pituitary adenoma cells as donor cells in the extracranial implantation. Methods Human pituitary adenoma cells obtained by operation were cultured in vitro, and their growth state was dynamically observed. Immunohistochemical staining and RIA were used to evaluate their functional status. Results The cultured pituitary adenoma cells still had secretory function in vitro. 6 cases of GH adenoma cells secreted a large amount of GH, 5 cases of PRL adenoma cells secreted a large amount of PRL, and 3 cases of pituitary adenoma cells without function could also secrete a small quantity of FSH, LH and PRL. Conclusion 14 cases of cultured human pituitary adenoma cells had secretory function in vitro, which provides the useful experimental data to perform extracranial implantation with pituitary adenoma cells as donor cells.

Objective To study the utility of inferior vena cava-collapse index (IVC-CI) for assessing fluid resuscitation for hypovolemic shock in order to look for better echocardiographic markers to assess patients' condition with hypovolemic shock,also to look for optimal guidance for the adjustment of the treatment for these patients.Methods A total of 40 patients with hypovolemic shock admitted to Emergency Department were enrolled for study.All patients were treated with 500 mL normal saline iutravenously as fluid resuscitation.The vital signs and echocardiographic findings before and after the treatment were documented.Comparison of data between pre-treatment and post-treatment was carried out.Results Of 40 patients,there were 23 male and 17 female with average age (50.00 ± 17.71) years.The time consumed for echocardiography examination was (8.68 ± 5.73) min,time required for establishing central line was (29.32 ± 8.06) min.Collapse index of inferior vena cava (IVC-CI) before and after treatment were (0.43 ± 0.16) and (0.38 ± 0.13),respectively.In hypovolemic shock group,the relationship of the peak velocity (Vpeak) of left ventricular outflow between before and after treatment was r =0.75,P =0.001.The relationship of the peak velocity of left ventricular outflow with left ventricular end diastolic volume (LEDV) before treatment was P =0.03 and after treatment was P =0.05.Conclusions (1) Between IVC-CI and the effectiveness of fluid resuscitation,there was no relationship.It was inappropriate to take IVC-CI as a marker for assessment.(2) Vpeak increased apparently after the fluid resuscitation.(3) Vpeak was proved to be associated with LEDV which supported that Vpeak is the indicator of left ventricular contractility.(4) Time consumed for echocardiography examination was shorter than that for establishing the central line in the group.

Objective To investigate the changes of interleukin-17A(IL-17A)and interleukin-22(IL-22)in the lung of cigarette smoke exposed mice and the effect of smoking cessation and N -acetylcysteine (NAC )treatment . Methods BALB /c mice in experimental groups were exposed to cigarette smoke.Then the smoke-exposure was stopped and mice were treated with NAC gavage.The mice were executed 1,2,and 3 months after smoking cessa-tion.Lung tissue sample and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF)were collected.HE staining was used to observe the pathologic changes of the lung and ELISA was used to measure the level of IL-17A and IL-22.Results Con-siderable emphysematous changes was found in the lung of mice exposed to cigarette smoke.Compared with the controls,the level of IL-17A and IL-22 elevated remarkably in pulmonary tissue and BALF after smoking exposure and declined gradually after smoking cessation.Additional NAC gavage treatment enhanced the decline tendency. Conclusion IL-17A and IL-22 might play a complex role in the chronic inflammatory changes of lung in mice ex-posed to cigarette smoke.

Objective:To investigate the expression of human epidermal growth factor receptor 4 (HER4) and metastasis-related protein (MMP-9) in human esophageal carcinoma tissues, and their relationship with clinicopathological features of the disease. Methods:Immunohistochemical Envision technique was applied to detect the expressions of HER4 and MMP-9 in 45 specimens of esophageal carcinoma tissues, paracancerous tissues and normal tissues. Statistical method was used to analyze the association of the positivity of HER4 with clinical pathological index and MMP-9 expression.Results:The positive rates of HER4 expression were 73.3%, 33.3%, and 2.2% in 45 specimens of esophageal carcinoma tissues, paracancerous tissues, and normal tissues, respectively. The expression of HER4 was correlated with TNM stage and lymph node metastasis (P<0.01), but not correlated with histological grade (P>0.05). The expression of MMP-9 correlated with T stage, invasion depth, TNM stage, and lymph node metastasis (P<0.05). Conclusion:The expression of HER4 is apparently different in esophageal carcinoma tissues, paracancerous tissues, and normal tissues. Its positive expression in esophageal carcinoma tissues is correlated with TNM stage and lymph node metastasis. The expression of MMP-9 in esophageal carcinoma tissues is correlated with the T stage, TNM staging, and lymph node metastasis. The positive expression of HER4 in esophageal carcinoma tissues is associated with the expressions of MMP-9.

Objective To investigate the safety of different intensity anticoagulation therapy of warfarin in preventing thromboembolism in octogenarian patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). Methods The 130 patients with persistent or permanent NVAF were randomly divided into three groups: low-intensity warfarin group (35 cases, international normalized ratio, INR (1.5-2.0), moderate-intensity warfarin group (32 cases, INR 2.1-2.5) and aspirin control group (63 cases). The rate of hemorrhagic events and the effect on renal function were observed. Results The incidence of hemorrhage was the lowest in low-intensity warfarin group compared to the other groups with slight bleeding in one case. life-threatening bleeding in one case, severe bleeding in one case and slight bleeding in four cases occurred in moderate-intensity warfarin group. Life-threatening bleeding in three cases, severe bleeding in two cases and slight bleeding in six cases occurred in aspirin control group. There were significant differences in bleeding incidence among the three groups (χ2=5.13,P＜0.05). The low-intensity warfarin group and moderate-intensity warfarin group were superior to the aspirin control group in the effect on renal function (P＜0.05). Conclusions It is safe that the dose of warfarin is maintained at low anticoagulation intensity between INR 1.5 and 2.0 in octogenarians with NVAF.