In thirty seven patients with autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) intrathyroidal macrophages (M ) and activated T cells were identified by alkaline phosphatase anti-alkaline phosphatase (APAAP) immunocytochemical technique using monoclonal antibodies Ki-M8, TLiSA 1 and anti-Tac. Different degrees of infiltration of M (Ki-M8-) and activation of T cells (TLiSA1- or Tac-) were seen in the thyroid tissue of Hashimoto thyroiditis (HT), Graves disease (GD) and Graves disease with thyroiditis(GDAT). However, there were no significant difference in proportions of the positive staining reactions among the different diseases. Staining of serial sections revealed a significant correlation between the proportions of Me and activated T cells in thyroid gland mononuclear cells (TG-MNC). It suggests that infiltration of M may have an influence on intrathyroidal T cell activation in AITD.

AIM:To explore the effects of the new drug of sulfonylurea(1-{4-[2-(3-ethyl-4-methyl-2-oxo-3-pyrroline-1-carboxamido)ethyl]-phenylsulfonyl}-3-(1,4-tetramethylene)-urea,BGW) on the glucose uptake and the activation of Akt/PKB in SMMC7721 cells.METHODS:Cultured SMMC7721 cells were divided into control group,glibenclamide group,insulin group,BGW group and BGW+insulin group.Scintillation was used to detect the glucose uptake in SMM7721 cells.The activation of Akt/PKB was tested by Western blotting.RESULTS:Compared to control cells,gibenclamide,insulin,BGW and BGW+insulin significantly increased the glucose uptake(P

Cultivating the talents with scientific research and innovation has been the emphasis of medical education in 21st century.We make a deep exploration and practice on how to cultivate the innovative ability of undergraduates in functional experimental teaching.The article points out that it is an effective way to convert educational sense,to update educational mode,to strengthen the scientific research practice,and to enhance the innovative experiment.

AIM To establish the methods for assaying the activities of tolbutamide hydroxylase (CYP2C8/9) and chlorzoxazone 6-hydroxylase(CYP2E1) from adult human livers microsomes. METHODS The microsomes was isolated from human adults liver and the contents of microsomal protein were determined. Using the tolbutamide and chlorzoxazone as substrates, the amount of hydroxytoblbutamide and hydroxychlorzoxazone formed during the incubation period was quantified by extroppolating from the standard curve and the specific activity of CYP2C8/9 and CYP2E1 were calculated. RESULTS There was no siginificant influence on the activities of CYP2C8/9 and CYP2E1 in different times. CONCLUSIONS The methods utilized to estimate the activity of CYP2C8/9 and CYP2E1 were simple, stable, and repeatable. These methods can be used in new drug screening, safety evaluation and reseasch on pathology and toxicology of liver.

Objective To investigate the effects of different doses of sufentanil on the minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) of sevoflurane for sedation in patients undergoing bronchoscopy. Methods ASA physical status I orⅡpatients of both genders, aged 20 ~ 65, undergoing bronchoscopy under general anesthesia,were randomly divided into 4 groups (n=20 each):control group (group C) and different doses of sufentanil groups (Sl, S2 and S3 groups). Sufentanil 0.1, 0.2 and 0.3 μg/kg in 5 mL of normal saline was intravenously infused before induction of anesthesia in groups of SI S2 and S3 respectively. While 5 mL of the normal saline was given instead in the group C The patients were mechanically ventilated after insert laryngeal mask. Anesthesia was maintained with inhalation of sevoflurane. Each time the concentration of sevoflurane at end expiration increased/decreased in the next patient depending on the concentration of sevoflurane at end expiration with which the former had no cough. The ratio between the two consecutive concentrations was 1.1. The middle point between the positive response and negative response served as a crossover pair. After at least 7 independent crossover pairs were observed in each group. The MAC and 95%confidence interval of sevoflurane were calculated. The time of anesthesia induction and analepsis was recorded. Results The MAC (95%CI) of sevoflurane was 3.0%(2.8%~3.3%), 2.3%(2.1%~2.5%), 1.9%(1.6% ~ 2.2%) and 1.6% (1.3% ~ 1.9%) in groups of C, S1, S2 and S3 respectively. The MAC of sevoflurane was significantly lower in groups of S1, S2, S3 than in the group C, and in groups S3 than in the group S1 (P<0.05). The time of anesthesia induction was significantly shorter in groups of S2, S3 than in the group C and significantly longer in groups S3 than in the group C. Conclusion Sufentanil of 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 μg/kg can significantly decrease the MAC of sevoflurane in patients undergoing bronchoscopy in a dose-dependent manner.

Objective To investigate the effect of bumetanide pretreatment on focal cerebral ischemiareperfusion(I/R) injury in rats.Methods One hundred and five male SD rats weighing 250-300 g were randomly divided into 3 groups (n =35 each ):sham operation group(group S),focal cerebral I/R group (group I/R) and bumetanide pretreatment group (group B).Focal cerebral I/R was induced by occluding the fight middle cerebral artery with a nylon thread with a rounded tip which was inserted into internal carotid artery and advanced cranically until resistance was met in groups I/R and B.In group B bumetanide 30 mg/kg was injected iv at 10 min before ischemia.Neurologic function was assessed and scored-neurologic deficit scores (0 =no deficit,4 =unable to move).The animals were sacrificed at 3,24 and 48 h of reperfusion and their brains were immediately removed for determination of cerebral water content and expression of Na+ -K+ -2Cl- cotransporter 1 (NKCC1).The infarct size was measured at 24 h of reperfusion.Results Focal cerebral I/R significantly increased neurelogic deficit scores,NKCC1 expression,cerebral water content and infarct size in group I/R as compared with group S.Bumetanide pretreatment significantly attenuated cerebral focal I/R-induced increase in neurologic deficit scores,NKCC1 expression and cerebral water content in group B as compared with group I/R.There was no significant difference in infarct size between groups I/R and B.Conclusion Bumetanide pretreatment can reduce focal cerebral I/R injury in rats,and down-regulation of NKCC1 expression is involved in the mechanism.

Objective To evaluate the feasibility of using ultrasound-guided lumbosacral plexus block combined with nasopharyngeal airway in hip replacement in elderly patients with pulmonary and lumbar diseases.Methods Eighteen elderly patients who were diagnosed as having puhnonary and lumbar diseases before operation,aged 75-97 yr,with body mass index of 18-22 kg/m2,of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status Ⅱ or Ⅲ,scheduled for elective unilateral total hip replacement,were enrolled in this study.Unilateral lumbosacral plexus block was performed under the guidance of ultrasound.After completion of block,mild sedation was carried out with propofol,nasopharyngeal airway was implanted,oxygen was inhaled by mask,and sedation was maintained with small doses of propofol during operation.Bispectral index value was maintained at 60-75 during operation.Mean arterial pressure and heart rate were recorded before block,at 15 min after completion of block,before implantation of nasopharyngeal airway and at 1 min after implantation of nasopharyngeal airway.The postoperative nasopharyngeal airway removal time,development of cognitive dysfunction within 7 days after operation and recurrent puhnonary complications and mortality within 30 days after operation were recorded.Results All the patients underwent operation successfully,and vital signs were stable during operation.Nasopharyngeal airway was removed within 5 min after the end of operation,recurrent pulmonary complications were not found,and no patients developed cognitive dysfunction within 7 days after operation.No patient died within 30 days after operation.Conclusion Ultrasound-guided lumbosacral plexus block combined with nasopharyngeal airway produces reliable efficacy and fewer complications when applied to hip replacement and is suitable for elderly patients with pulmonary and lumbar diseases.

Objective: To understand the effect of dobutamine on the integrated backscatter of myocardium. Methods: Nineteen open-chest dogs were detected by HP Sonos 5500 with S8 transducer, and the WT, AIBS and CVIB were measured before and after the dobutamine stress. Results: During the dobutamine stress, following the increase of WT, the transmural, subepicardial and subendocardial CVIB all increased. And the increase of subepicardial CVIB was greater than that of subendocardial CVIB, leading to the decrease of TGI. But the AIBS didn't change significantly in the whole process. Conclusion: Dobutamine can enhance myocardium CVIB but has no obvious infleunce on AIBS.

Objective To investigate the effects of long-term glucocorticoid administration on neuromuscular block of cisatracurium in elderly patients undergoing general anesthesia. Methods Forty ASA Ⅱ or Ⅲ patients,aged≥65 yr,with BMI of 18-24 kg/m2 ,scheduled for elec-tive operation were studied.According to the history of using or not long-term glucocorticoid,patients were assigned into two groups (n = 20 each):control group(group C),glucocorticoid group(group J).Midazolam 0.03 mg/kg was injected,mask inhalation of 8% sevoflurane and flow rate of oxygen 8L,every 30 s decline 2%,until the 4%.After the disappearance of eyelash reflex,cisatracurium 0.1 5 mg/kg was injected intravenously.After 1 min intravenous injection of remifentanil 2 g/kg and 30 s after stop of sevoflurane inhalation anesthesia, endotracheal intubation for mechanical ventilation,target controlled infusion of propofol and remifentanil anesthesia,using TOF-Watch SX acceleromyography monitoring of muscle relaxation,and onset time,clinical duration and recovery in-dex(for T1 to return from 25% to 75% of the control twitch)were recorded.Results Compared with group C,the onset time was significantly prolonged,clinical duration and recovery index were short-ened in group J (P <0.05 ).Conclusion Long-term glucocorticoid admininstration could reduce the neuromuscular blocking effect of cisatracurium in elderly patients.

Objective: To understand the effect of dobutamine on the integrated backscatter of myocardium. Methods: Nineteen open chest dogs were detected by HP Sonos 5500 with S8 transducer, and the WT, AIBS and CVIB were measured before and after the dobutamine stress. Results: During the dobutamine stress, following the increase of WT, the transmural, subepicardial and subendocardial CVIB all increased. And the increase of subepicardial CVIB was greater than that of subendocardial CVIB, leading to the decrease of TGI. But the AIBS didn't change significantly in the whole process. Conclusion: Dobutamine can enhance myocardium CVIB but has no obvious infleunce on AIBS. [