AIM To observe protective effects of doxepin on focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion(I-R)injured rats. METHODS 120 rats were randomly divided into ischemia-reperfusion group,doxepin, nimodipine group and sham-operated group respectively, ischemia-reperfusion model was made by using the suture emboli method, the content of NO and MDA, activities of NOS and SOD in the cerebral tissues and the intracellular [Ca 2+ ] i in the cerebral cortex were determined respectively. RESULTS The content of NO, MDA and [Ca 2+ ] i and the activities of NOS decreased and the activities of SOD increased significantly in the doxepin and nimodipine group compared with ischemia-reperfusion group respectively(P

The circle of Willis is the major cerebral collateral circulation.Its anatomical variation is in populations higher.The previous studies showed that anatomical variation in circle of Willis was an independent risk factor for cerebral ischemia.This article reviews the relationship between the various anatomical variation types of the circle of Willis and cerebral ischemia.

Purpose:To study the efficacy and the toxic side effects of high dose epirubicin containing combination regimen in the treatment of advanced breast cancer. Methods:16 patients with advanced breast cancer were treated with epirubicin (EPI) 100 mg/m 2,CTX 600 mg/m 2,5 FU 500 mg/m 2,every 21 days,Each patient was given at least 2 cycles. Results:There were 2 CR and 9 PR, the overall response rate was 68.8% (11/16). Main side effects were grade Ⅰ—Ⅱ leucopenia, nausea and vomitting, alopecia.Conclusions:This study confirmed that combination chemotherapy with high dose epirubicin is a safe and effective regimen for patients with advanced breast cancer and is worthy of further clinical trial.

Objective: The effect of oil of Hippophae rhamnoides (OHR) supplements on sGOT,metabolism of free radical and ultrastructure of myocardium was observed in mice.Methods: 70 male ICR mice were randomly divided into six groups: sedentary control group (SCG), sedentary+OHR group (SHG), immediately after exhaustive exercise in control group (IEC) and in OHR group (IEO), 24 hours recovery after exhaustive exercise in control group (REC) and in OHR group (REO). After 6 w swimming program with gradually increasing intensity, these mice carried out an exhaustive swimming before sacrifice. Serum GOT, SOD and MDA in myocardium were measured and the changes of ultrastructure of myocardium were observed by transmission electron microscope (TEM). Results: 1) Serum GOT was significantly different among these groups except between SCG and SHG, IEC and REC. 2) SOD was significantly different among the above groups except between SCG and SHG, IEO and REO. 3) The concentration of MDA was significantly different among the above groups except between IEC and IEO, REC and REO. 4) The integrity of mitochondrion, rough surfaced endoplasmic reticulum and myofilament in myocardium was better in OHR groups than in control groups and the pathological tendency of these ultrastructures was lighter in OHR groups compared with control groups. Conclusion: OHR supplementation can reduce the damage of myocardium caused by exercise and enhance antioxidative status of myocardium; OHR supplementation can protect the ultrastructure of myocardium.

Objective To evaluate the CT features and the role of CT in the diagnosis of Crohn′s disease. Methods CT manifestations of 18 patients with pathology confirmed Crohn′s disease were retrospectively analyzed. The majority of the patients were scanned with spiral CT or multidetector row CT.Results All 18 patients, segmental thickening of the bowel wall was detected. There were two different appearances in contrast-enhanced CT scans: (1) mural thickening without enhancement or mural stratification, and homogeneous attenuation in the thickened wall were observed in 7 patients; (2) mural thickening and stratification, resulting in the target or double-halo appearance, were detected in 11 patients, and the bowel wall thickening ranged from 5 to 10 mm. Nine patients had perienteric abnormalities including fibrofatty proliferation, phlegmon and mesenteric hypervascularity. According to the CT manifestations, 5 patients were initially diagnosed as other diseases including intestinal obstruction (1 case), tuberculosis (1 case), cancer (2 cases), and abscess (1 case), respectively. Conclusion CT has the unparalleled ability to depict the abnormalities in the bowel wall, mesentery, abdominal and pelvic viscera, and contrast-enhanced CT can distinguish active Crohn′s disease from quiescent Crohn′s disease. These features make CT particularly valuable in the management of Crohn′s disease.

Humans ; Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Objective To investigate clinicopathological features of scalp angiosarcoma, and to analyze the relationship of tumor stage and treatment with prognosis. Methods Clinical and follow-up data were collected from 16 patients with non-metastatic primary scalp angiosarcoma treated in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University from September 2002 to June 2013. According to the seventh edition American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC)TNM staging system for soft tissue sarcomas (2010), staging of scalp angiosarcoma was performed for the 16 patients. Statistical analysis was carried out by the Kaplan-Meier method for survival rates and by the Log-rank test for survival curve. The Cox regression model was used for multivariate regression analysis. Results Of the 16 patients, 4 had stageⅠangiosarcoma, 4 stage Ⅱangiosarcoma, and 8 stage Ⅲ angiosarcoma. The tumor usually began as ecchymosis-like lesions on the head or face in early stage, and progressed into dark red infiltrative plaques, nodules and ulcers which easily ruptured and bled in later stage. Histopathological examination showed generalized vascular proliferation and infiltration with high histological morphological diversity. Cytologic atypia was commonly seen. The median time to recurrence was 15 months, and local recurrence occurred in 7 patients. The median time to metastasis was 20.5 months, and distant metastasis was observed in 8 cases, including 4 cases of pulmonary metastasis, 2 lymph node metastasis, 1 liver metastasis and 1 bone metastasis. The survival time was 33.0 ± 4.4 months (median, 32 months)in 4 patients with stage Ⅰangiosarcoma, 24.0 ± 7.9 months(median, 15 months)in 4 patients with stage Ⅱangiosarcoma, and 23.9 ± 3.9 months (median, 24 months)in 8 patients with stage Ⅲ angiosarcoma. Additionally, the survival time was 23.4 ± 5.2 months(median, 21 months), 24.4 ± 5.7 months(median, 24 months)and 35.8 ± 9.7 months(median, 26 months) in 5 patients receiving surgical treatment alone, 7 patients receiving surgical treatment and radiotherapy, and 4 patients receiving surgical treatment, radiotherapy and immunotherapy, respectively. Conclusions Surgical treatment combined with radiotherapy and immunotherapy may serve as the first-choice treatment for scalp angiosarcoma. Tumor size and treatment regimens are main factors influencing prognosis of scalp angiosarcoma.

Objective To improve recongnition of CT manifestations and value in diagnosing aortic dissection and rupture.Methods The CT plain and enhanced findings in 16 cases with aortic dissection were analyzed retrospectively,these 16 cases were classified in to DeBakey type Ⅰ?Ⅱand Ⅲ in 2,4 and 10,in which 3 cases had subacute and chronic rupture.Results Among these 16 patients with AD,the aortic double lumen and intimal flap,6 cases were showed minor calcifications in the dissection membrane,3 cases were acute rupture or slow leakage complications including periaortic mediastinal,pericardiac pleural or retroperitoneal effusion and retroperitoneal diffuse fibrosis.Conclusion CT is a helpful reliable and rather simple technique for AD lesion and complication.It should be suggested if a diffuse fibrosis occure in retroperitoneal space complicating with chronic permeability of AD.

Aim To investigate the reversal effect of GP on the activity of P-gp in MDR-associated tumor cells and to develop a useful approach to inhibit the drug efflux in MDR-associated tumor cells.Methods MTT assay was used to detect the effect of GP on the cytotoxicity of cisplatin(DDP),vincristine(VCR) and doxorubicin(DOX).Flow cytometry was used to determine the influence of GP on the intracellular accumulation of DOX.Results GP synergistically increased the cytotoxity and the intracellular accumulation of DOX in K562/DOX cells;GP also increased the cytotoxity of DDP,DOX,and VCR in A549/DOX cells.However,the effect was relatively weak.Conclusion GP could increased the cytotoxity and the intracellular accumulation of chemotherapeutic drugs in MDR-associated tumor cells.GP may be a promising MDR modulator.

Objective To observe the effects of oxaliplatin on proliferation in human hepatoma cell lines QGY in vitro and investigate the mechanism. To provide the theory foundation whether it can be used for the chemotherapy of hepatocellular carcinoma. Methods The inhibition of proliferation in QGY cell was estimated by MTT-test. Morphologic changes were observed under light microscope and electronic microscope. Distribution of cell cycle and apoptosis was analyzed using flow cytometry. The expression of cell cycle protein and apoptosis-associated gene protein was detected with immunohistochemical technique. Results Oxaliplatin could inhibit the proliferation of QGY cells and the inhibition depended on the exposure time and dose. The cells showed morphologic changes at the early stage of apoptosis under the light microscope: the shrunk and round cells, condensed cytoplasma and pycnosis nucleus. Apoptotic cells and apoptotic body could be found under the transmission electronic microscope. The analysis of cell cycle indicated that oxaliplatin blocked cells at S and G_2/M phases and the cells of G_0/G_1 phase reduced. When treated with oxaliplatin for 72 h, the expression of cyclin A and Bax were up-regulated, mutant type P53, Bcl-2 and Myc down-regulated, and Fas was not changed. Conclusion Oxaliplatin could inhibit proliferation of the hepatoma cell lines. Cell cycle blocked at S and G_2/M phase. The apoptosis were related to the up-regulation of Bax and down-regulation of mutant type P53, Bcl-2 and Myc. It could not induce apoptosis through the Fas approach.