Tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand(TRAIL)is the third member of the tumor necrosis factor(TNF)superfamily.It has received much concern because of its selective killing effect on tumor cells and virus infected cells.However,the subsequent studies have suggested that TRAIL also induces normal cells,such as the death of neurons and oligodendrocytes.TRAIL is associated with a variety of central nervous system diseases including primary brain tumor,multipie sclerosis and ischemic stroke.

Tumor necrosis factor-like weak inducer of apoptosis(TWEAK)is a new member of the tumor necrosis factor family.After TWEAK binding to its receptor Fn14.it induces extensive biological activities.TWEAK-Fn14 pathway participates in pathophysiological mechanisms of cell apoptosis,regulation of the blood-brain barrier permeability and inflammation in central nervous system,and it is closely correlated with the diseases such as ischernic stroke.multiple sclerosis and gliocytoma.

Thrombolysis can effectively treat ischemic stroke, but it has the risk of resulting in hemorrhagic transformation. A number of studies have suggested that hemorrhagic transforma-tion is closely correlated with matrix metalloproteinase mediated disruption of blood-brain barrier and the increase of vasopermeability. The increase plasma matrix metalloproteinase(MMP) -9 can be used as an independent predictor of hemorrhagic transformation. Using MMP inhibitors during the early cerebral ischemia may reduce the incidence and severity of hemor-rhagic transformation, however, it needs to be further validated.

Objective To evaluate the safety of dynamic anterior plate fixation for cervical distractive flexion injuries and compare its rigidity between different types of plate design. Methods Twelve sets of cadaveric calf spine were used in this test. All the specimens were made into distractive flexion injury models (C4-C5) ac- cording to Allen's method. After discectomy and grafting, they were randomized into three groups in which Orion, Codman, and Window instrumentations were used respectively. The stiffness of each construct was tested in flexion, extension, lateral bending and axial torsion conditions sequentially. Results Compared with an intact cervical spine, the range of motion (ROM) of an injured cervical spine increased whatever plate was applied. Orion in- strumentation presented stiffness the closest to that of the normal control, except for less torsional stiffness. Codman instrumentation provided stiffness close to that for normal and Orion groups only in lateral bending. Window's was the weakest mad not enough in all kinds of movement. Conclusions Static anterior fixation is the first choice for cervical injuries. Dynamic plate fixation may sacrifice stiffness to some extent, especially when a shifting kind of design is to be chosen.

Objective To investigate the effects of acetylated HMGB1 on cognitive function in rats with sepsis associated encephalopathy (SAE) and the effect of HMGB1 inhibitor.Methods Forty-eight males mice were randomly assigned to three groups (n=16): sham group (group S),cecal ligation puncture group (group C),cecal ligation puncture+sodium butyrate group (group B).Cecal ligation puncture was applied to establish the SAE model,and group S received sham operation.Rats in groups S and C were injected with normal saline 5 ml/kg 30 min and 4 h after CLP,respectively.The rats in group B were intraperitoneally injected with sodium butyrate 500 mg/kg 0.5 h and 4 h after CLP,respectively.All animals were performed Morris water maze test on 4th day after operation,and the exploring time of space exploration experiments were assessed on 7th day after CLP surgery.IL-6,BDNF,HMGB1 and acetylated HMGB1 expression in hippocampus of all rats were determined by Western Blot.Results Compared with group S,the latency of rats in group C was longer and the exploring time was shorter (P<0.05).Compared with group C,the latency of rats in group B was shorter and the exploring time was longer (P<0.05).Compared with group S,the expression of IL-6,HMGB1 and acetylated HMGB1 in group C increased (P<0.05) and the level of BDNF decreased (P<0.05).Compared with group C,the expression of IL-6,HMGB1 and acetylated HMGB1 in group B decreased (P<0.05) and the level of BDNF increased (P<0.05).Conclusion HMGB1 inhibitor sodium butyrate can inhibit the expression of acetylated HMGB1 in the hippocampus of SAE rats,and reduce the cognitive impairment induced by sepsis.

Objective To evaluate the effect of exogeneous adiponectin on hippocampal advanced glycation end products (AGEs)-reactive oxygen species (ROS)-endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) pathway in aged mice with postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD).Methods Thirty-two healthy male C57BL/6 mice, aged 18 months, weighing 20-25 g, were randomly divided into 4 groups (n=8 each) using a random number table: control group (group C), POCD group, exogeneous adiponectin group (group APN), and vehicle group (group Veh).Splenectomy was performed to establish the POCD model in aged mice anesthetized with intraperitoneal pentobarbital sodium.In group APN, adiponectin 0.1 μg/g (in 2 μl of phosphate buffer solution) was injected into the lateral cerebral ventricle at 30 min before establishing the model.Phosphate buffer solution 2 μl was given at 30 min before establishing the model in group Veh.Cognitive function was assessed on day 7 after surgery.The mice were then sacrificed, and the hippocampus was harvested for determination of the area of AGE deposition (by immunohistochemistry), levels of ROS (by flow cytometry), and levels of glucose-regulated protein 78 (GRP78), C/EBP-homologous protein (CHOP), caspase-12 and ROS (using Western blot).Results Compared with group S, the freezing time in the contextual fear conditioning test was significantly shortened, the area of AGE deposition and levels of ROS, CHOP and caspase-12 were increased, and the level of GRP78 was decreased in POCD, APN and Veh groups.Compared with POCD and Veh groups, the freezing time in the contextual fear conditioning test was significantly prolonged, the area of AGE deposition and levels of ROS, CHOP and caspase-12 were decreased, and the level of GRP78 was increased in group APN.Conclusion Exogeneous adiponectin decreases the occurrence of POCD probably by blocking hippocampal AGEs-ROS-ERS pathway in aged mice.

Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of interventional techniques in the diagnosis and therapy of Dieulafoy disease. Methods A retrospective study was performed, including 17 patients with massive upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage (patients without peptic ulcer and portal hypertension or diagnosed with Dieulafoy disease by endoscopic examination). All patients had both DSA and interventional embolization treatment, and were followed for 12 months to appraise the clinical effectiveness. Results Sixteen patients were diagnosed as Dieulafoy disease by using DSA. Fifteen of the 16 patients were treated with embolization successfully withoutserious complications. One patient received subtotal gastrectomy because of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage recurrence. Nine patients with irregular upper abdominal pain and burning sensation had complete remission after symptomatic management. Fifteen patients who had embolization showed no serious complications during the follow-up period of 12 months, there was no hematemesis and melena for the 15 cases with successful embolization. Conclusion The angiography and embolization are safe and efficacious in the diagnosis and therapy of Dieulafoy disease.

Objective To explore the clinical efficacy of indwelling suture in preventing re-adhesion of fallopian tube after fallopian tube recanalization(FTR). Methods Screen 93 patients with fallopian tube obstruction and FTR indications of prospective, the patients without other interference factors of infertility, they were randomized with random sampling into two groups (treatment group 50 and control group 43)and treated by FTR,then the treatment group with indwelling sutures in fallopian tube for 3 days, the control group were infused lipiodol into the tube and with a intrauterine cavity perfusion in 3 days. The two groups received followed up examination at 2,6 months after operation ( a treatment was repeated with the case of re-obstruction) . Follow-up for 12 months to appraise the pregnancy rate and the influence of pregnancy competence of tube with indwelling suture(6 months after operation, to collect and compare the pregnancy rate and ectopic pregnancy rate of patent tube in two groups). Results The tubal patency rate were 89.8%(53/59),89.5%(51/57)of treatment group at 2,6 months after operation and the control group were75.9%(44/58),75.0%(39/52), there was a significant difference between the two groups(2 m:χ2=4.027, P<0.05;6 m:χ2=3.958,P<0.05). One year after operation,the pregnancy rate of treatment group was 43.2%(16/37) , the control group was 20.6%(7/34) ,there was a significant difference(χ2=4.152,P<0.05). Six
months after operation, the pregnancy rate and ectopic pregnancy rate of patent tube in treatment group were 21.6%(11/51),2/11, the control group were15.4%(6/39),1/6, there was no significant difference between them(pregnancy rate:χ2=0.552,P>0.05). Conclusions The indwelling suture of fallopian tube can prevent re-adhesion better after FTR, then improve the long-term recanalization rate and the pregnancy rate. There is no change on the pregnancy competence of fallopian tube.

Objective To study the relationship between the changes of diffusion tensor imaging(DTI)and diffusion tensor tractography(DTT)of optic radiation and the defect of visual field.Methods DTI and DTT were performed in 37 patients with invasion of the optic radiation by intracranial lesions and in 20 normal control group at 3.0T MR scanner,the visual fields of all cases were examined.The relativity between FA values,ADC values and mean sensitivity(MS)values,mean defect(MD)values of visual field and the relativity between the morphological change of optic radiation and the defect of visual field were analysed.Results In comparison with control group,FA values decreased and ADC values increased in subject group,there were statistically significant differences(P＜0.001)between them.In disordered group,FA values were positive correlation with MS values(r=0.718)and negative correlation with MD values(r=-0.694);ADC values were negative correlation with MS values(r=-0.625)and positive correlation with MD values(r=0.538).DTT showed that the ventral tracts of optic radiation were damaged which oppeared as the defect of ditto quadrant of bilateral field vision in 9 cases,the dorsal tracts and the lateral tracts of optic radiation were damaged which appeared as the defect of inferior quadrant of bilateral field vision in 7 cases,the optic radiations were damaged extensively that caused symmetric or asymmetric congruous hemianopia of bilateral field vision in 21 cases.Conclusion DTI and DTT of optic radiation are intimately correlated with the examined results of visual field,it will be a objective index to extimate the function and the morphological changes of optic radiation.

ObjectiveTo investigate the value of MR diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) of optic nerve in the estimation of optic nerve changes of primary chronic angle-closure glaucoma (PCACG).Methods Twenty-five patients with PCACG including monocular involvement in 4 patients and binocular involvement in 21 patients and involving 46 eyes in which 24 right eyes and 22 1eft eyes,and 20 normal volunteers were enrolled.Conventional MRI and DTI were performed on all subjects using Magnetom Tim 3.0 T MRI.Fractional anisotropy( FA),mean diffusivity ( MD),axial diffusivities ( λ ∥ ) and radial diffusivities ( λ ⊥ )were measured and then compared between patients group and control group and between left eyes and right eyes.Two independent samples t-test and paired t-test were used.ResultsOn conventional MRI,thinner optic nerve with vaginal cavity widened slightly was found in 8 optic nerves of 6 patients.The value of FA,λ∥,λ⊥ and MD of 24 right optic nerves in patient group was(0.27 ± 0.09) × 10-3,(2.30 ±0.26) × 10 - 3,( 1.55 ± 0.35 ) × 10 - 3,and ( 1.80 ± 0.31 ) × 10 - 3 mm2/s respectively and that of 22 left optic nerves was (0.24 ± 0.09) × 10-3,(2.25 ± 0.41) × 10-3,(1.61 ± 0.46) × 10-3,and (1.82 ±0.47) × 10-3mm2/s respectively.The FA of optic nerve in patient group was lower than that of control group (P ＜0.05 ),while the meanλ∥,λ ⊥ and MD values was obviously higher than control group (P ＜ 0.05).There was no significant difference between right and left optic nerves in patient gro up ( P ＞0.05).ConclusionsDTI could detect abnormality and provide information about the pathological process of optic nerve in patients with PCACG.