Aim To investigate the effects and mechanisms of DMA on cardiac function in cardiomegaly rat isolated hearts.Methods With Langendorff perfusion,the changes in the indicators reflecting cardiac function were observed in cardiomegaly rat isolated hearts.Its probable mechanism was explored with calcium channel blocker and sodium calcium exchange(NCX) blockers.Results DMA(0.5～2 ?mol?L~(-1))enchanced cardiac function and exerted positive effects on LVSP-LVDP,+dp/dt_(max)and-dp/dt_(max) in Langendorff-perfused cardiomegaly rat isolated hearts.The effects of DMA on cardiac function in cardiomegaly rat isolated hearts weren′t blocked by nicardipine-one of calcium channel blockers and were blocked by NiCl_2——one of sodium calcium exchange(NCX) blockers.Conclusion DMA can enhance systolic and diastolic function in cardiomegaly rat isolated hearts.By agitating NCX,DMA enhances cardiac function in cardiomegaly rat isolated hearts,independent of L-calcium channel.

Objective To compare the effects of continuous subcutaneous insulin injection(CSII) and multiple subcutaneous insulin injection(MSII) on hyperglycemia in 60 elderly patients(30 in each group). Methods For the baseline parameters including HbA1c, fasting blood glucose(BG), average BG at the second hour of three postprandial (APBG) and bedtime BGs, only fasting BG level in CSII group was markedly higher than that in MSII group. Results On the third day of post insulin therapy for two groups(CSII vs MSII), the fasting BG 〔(6 6?1 2) vs (8 8?2 1)mmol/L, P

Objective To understand thoroughly the effect of water improvement by investigating fluoride contents of drinking water in Meizhou fluorosis prevalent regions, the prevalence of fluorosis and the problems in water supply improvement projects. Methods In 2004, fluoride contents in drinking water were determined, 5 082 native pupils were examined for dental fluorosis according to Dean's method and the running status of water supply improvement projects was investigated also. Results After water supply improvement, the prevalence rate of the dental fluorosis in the fluorosis region(28.43 %) decreased significantly compared with that(56.99%) before the water supply improvement, the rate of fluoride content in drinking water that was up to standard reached 83.33%, the good running rate of water supply improvement projects was 68.42%. Conclusion The effect of water supply improvement is remarkable and satisfactory. In some regions little attention was paid to the management and daily maintenance of water supply but water source, which may cause water supply improvement projects damaged, in addition, water insufficiency and the alternate consumption of high fluoride water and normal water may be the main factors for fluorosis prevalence in some areas where although the water supply improvement has been finished.

Objective:To study the effects of 17 beta-estradiol (E2) on the proliferation and metastasis potential of salivary gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma M_3SP_4 cells. Methods:The effects of E2 on the potential of proliferation and metastasis of M_3SP_4 cells were investigated by cell counting, MTT assay, clonegenetic assay, in vivo tumour growth and metastasis assay in nude mice.The expression of VEGF,c-erbB-2,Ki-67 and P16 in M_3SP_4 cells was examined by immunohistochemistry assay. Results:E2 increased the proliferation of M_3SP_4 cells at 10~-10-10~-5 mol/L. E2 at 10~-7 mol/L showed the strongest effects.After treatment with E2 at 10~-7 mol/L,the population doubling time of M_3SP_4 cells decreased by 10.8%,clonegenecity increased by 225%, VEGF,c-erbB-2 and Ki-67 expression increased,P16 decreased.In the in vivo assay,the tumour growth increased by 65% and metastasis increased by 609% in nude mice treated with E2 at 0.005 2 mg/d. Conclusion:E2 may stimulate the proliferation and metastasis potential of M_3SP_4 cells.

Objective:To establish a culture method of human salivary gland epithelial cells and to study their growth characteristics in vitro.Methods:Tissue explant technic was employed to culture human salivary gland epithelial cells in serum free medium (SFM),1∶1 DMEM/F12 and 1∶1 DMEM/F12 containing 25 ml/L fetal boven serum (FBS) respectively.The morphology of the cultured cells was observed by phase contract microscope.The cell growth was studied by cell counting.The cells were identified by HE staining,PAS staining and SP staining.Results:Growth of human salivary gland epithelial cells was observed in primary culture in the three kinds of medium in all 10 cases. The cultured cells were epidermoid, positive for cytokeratin, negative for Vimentin and positive for PAS staining. The cells in SFM could be subcultured for five passages,while only for one passage in the other two kinds of medium.Conclusion:SFM is superior to serum free 1∶1 DMEM/F12 or 1∶1 DMEM/F12 containing 25 ml/L FBS for the culture of human salivary gland epithelial cells.

OBJECTIVE:To study the feasibility of overflow dissolution method for evaluating the drug in vitro sustained re-lease performance. METHODS:Overflow dissolution method was established by simulating the drugs elimination in vivo. Using Nifedipine sustained-elease tablets(Ⅰ)from 2 different manufacturers as model drug A,B,concentration-time curve,cumulative release rate- time curve,release velocity-time curve of model drugs in release pool at 3 different overflow speed (0,1.50,3.00 mL/min)were investigated. RESULTS:When overflow speed was 0,the cumulative dissolution was consistent with that of the con-ventional dissolution method. As the overflow speed increased,cmax of drug A,B was decreased [A:(8.89±0.20),(5.21±0.04), (3.51±0.03)μg/mL;B:(7.62±0.05),(4.80±0.09),(2.89±0.04)μg/mL];cumulative release rate was increased [A:(85.47± 2.45)%,(94.29 ± 2.44)%,(96.04 ± 2.56)%;B:(73.28 ± 1.13)%,(78.46 ± 1.94)%,(82.50 ± 1.69)%] ;tmax was ahead (A:1.5,1.0,0.5 h;B:2.0,1.0,0.5 h). CONCLUSIONS:Overflow dissolution method has avoided the inhibition of too large drug concentration on drug release,making complete drug release and more accurate evaluation of in vivo sustained release performance of the preparation.

Objective:To study the effects of Docetaxel o n the proliferation of adenoid cystic carcinoma SACC-83 cells of salivary gland. Methods:The inhibitory effects of Docetaxel on the proliferatio n of SACC-83 cells were investigated with cell counting, soft agar clonogenic a ssay, and flow cytometry. Results:With the exposure time of 24, 48 or 72 h the IC 30(nmol/L) of Docetaxel was 1.39,1.26 and 0.47, the I C 50(nmol/L) 13.02, 3.34 and 1.26 respectively; the relative antitumor acti vity (RAA) of the drug against SACC-83 cells was 330, 1 289 and 3 426 respectiv ely. After the cells had been treated for 72 h, the percentages of G 1, S and G 2 phase cells in the cell cycle in the control group were 73.8,19.8 and 6.4, in IC 30 group 65.0, 29.5 and 5.5, in IC 50 group 57.6,42.4 and 0, res pectively. The clonogenesity (%) in control, IC 30 and IC 50 groups we re 36.0?0.5,8.3?2.5 and 0.5?0.3 respectively. Conclusion:Doc etaxel may inhibit the proliferation of SACC-83 cells in a dose and time depend ent way.

Objective To study the status of prevalence of hyperlipidaemia among rural residents aged from 30 to 59 in Changzhou and provide evidence for taking prevention measures.Methods By the means of the cluster random sampling,a questionnaire survey and medical examination were conducted among 10 018 permanent residents in rural areas of Changzhou.The fasting plasma cholesterin(TC),triglycerides(TG),high density lipoprotein-C(HDL-C) were measured.Age-standardized prevalence rates were calculated by using the direct standardization method according to 2000 China population census.Results The prevalence of hyperlipidaemia of this population was 32.3%,the age-standardized prevalence was 31.3%,and the prevalence among men was significantly higher than women(P

Aim To study the inotropic action of DMA in normal rat isolated hearts and papillary muscle and search for its primary mechanism.Methods With Lansendorff-perfusion and isolated papillary muscle perfusion,cardiac performance and the systolic function of papillary muscle were measured to estimate the inotropic action of DMA;L-calcium channel blocker and sodium calcium exchanger(NCX)inhibitor were used to search for its primary mechanism.Results ①(1~20)?mol?L-1 DMA exerted a positive inotropic action in normal rat isolated hearts,that is in Langendorff-perfused hearts,DMA enhanced cardiac performance,i.e.LVSP-LVDP,+dp/dtmax,-dp/dtmax significantly(P

Objective To summarize the clinical characteristics of SLE patients complicated with Listeria monocytogenes meningitis (LMM).Methods The clinical manifestations,systemic involvements,laboratory tests,cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) examinations,treatment and prognosis of SLE inpatients combined with LMM in Peking Union Medical College Hospital during Janurary 2000 to December 2015 were retrospectively analyzed.Results Eight SLE patients with LMM accounted for 0.14％ of the 5 675 hospitalized SLE patients.Seven were female and 1 was male,with the mean age of (35±16) year.Headache (7/8) was the most common neurological symptom followed by positive meningeal irritation sign (5/8),unconsciousness (3/8) and nausea or vomiting (2/8).Increased intracranial pressure was found in 7 cases and 4 of them were even higher than 330 mmH2O.CSF protein elevated in 6 cases and CSF glucose decreased in 6 cases.LMM often occurred in inactive or mild active SLE with the average SLE disease activity index (SLEDAI) score of 4.7±1.5.Systemic manifestations included hematologic changes (6/8),rashes (4/8),renal involvement (4/8) and arthritis (3/8),etc.Treated by autibiotics such as penicillin and medications for SLE,7 patients achieved clinical improvements,1 patient died.Conclusion LMM is one of the opportunistic infections in SLE patients and tends to occur in inactive lupus cases.There are unspecific clinical and laboratory features and CSF changes which maybe overlap and mix up with systemic manifestations of SLE.That's why it is necessary to take continuous cultures of CSF.Early identification and appropriate treatment lead to prognostic improvement of these patients.