Objective To study the anti acute rejection effect of ethanol extract of poria cocos wolf (EEPCW) in heart transplantation rats.Methods Homologous heart transplanted rats were divided into 4 groups ( n =20 in each group). EEPCW 50?mg?kg -1 ?d -1 , EEPCW 25?mg?kg -1 ?d -1 , CsA 5?mg?kg -1 ?d -1 and olive oil 8?ml?kg -1 ?d -1 were given to different groups. Cardiac allograft survival was observed on 10 of each groups. The pathologic lesion, the contents of IL 2 and IFN ? in peripheral blood, percentage of CD3 +, CD4 +, CD8 + lymphocytes and ratio of CD4 +/CD8 + were determined on another 10 in each groups and 10 normal rats. Results Survival of the donor heart was significantly prolonged and pathologic lesion was relieved, the contents of IL 2 and IFN ? in peripheral blood, percentage of CD3 +, CD4 +, CD8 + lymphocytes and ratio of CD4 +/CD8 + were significantly reduced in EEPCW groups.Conclusion Acute rejection of heart transplantation can be effectively suppressed by ethanol extract of poria cocos wolf.

Objective To manufacture rapamycin (RPM)-a new type immunosuppressant made in our country and investigate its immunosuppressive mechanism.Methods The effect of RPM on mouse splenocyte (Tc) proliferation induced by ConA,splenocyte (Bc) proliferation induced by LPS,DTH induced by DNCB and rat GVHR were studied.Results RPM obviously restrained the proliferation of Tc with IC50=1 nmol/L,significantly lower than IC50(10 nmol/L) of CsA (P＜0.05).RPM evidently repressed the proliferation of Bc with IC50=1 nmol/L significantly lower than IC50＞10 nmol/L of CsA(P＜0.05).RPM inhibited murine DTH to DNCB with ED50:1.8 mg/kg,significantly lower than ED50＞30mg/kg of CsA(P＜0.05).RPM controlled rat's GVHR with ED50=3 mg/kg,significantly lower than ED50≥30 mg/kg of CsA(P＜0.05).Conclusions RPM can inhibit lymphocytic proliferation and DTH,GVHR more markedly than CsA and they have combined efforts.

Genome-wide association studies use high-throughput genotyping technologies to scan thousands of nucleotides of the entire human genome to investigate the relation of clinical conditions and measurable phenotypes.Bladder cancer is the result of the interaction between genetic variants and environmental factors.Many progresses have been acquired from genome-wide association studies.New genetic regions have been discovered to provide us new strategies for the etiology investigation of bladder cancer.

Purpose　To detect the prevention of EGF and GLN on the side effect of TPN.　Methods　We randomized SD rats into four groups:group A (control),B(STPN),C(TPN+GLN),D(TPN+GLN+EGF).All rats were maintained on their respective diets for 8 days,at which time they were killed and the proximal jejunum was incised for biopsy,the MLN and celiac vein blood were collected for bacterial culture(aerobic culture).　Results　Group B rat mucosal cell atrophied,DNA and RNA content and plasma cell decreased,the positive rat of MLN bacterial culture was 62.5%.Atrophy in group C alleviated and bacterial translocation rate declined(37.5%).Group D was similar with group A.　Conclusions　GLN combined with EGF is more effective in protecting gut barrier function and preventing bacterial translocation than GLN alone.

Objective To investigate essentiality of bone scintigraphy in patients with renal cellcarcinoma.Methods The clinical data of 152 patients with confirmed renal cell carcinoma from Jan uary 1999 to June 2007 were retrospectively analyzed.There were 106 men and 46 women with a meanage of 56 years (range 11-86 years).The tumor size was 1.5-20.0 cm (mean 6.0 cm).Accordingto the TNM and AJCC staging classification,88 patients had stage I,included of T1a in 47 cases,T1bin 41; 38 had stage Ⅱ; 16 had stage Ⅲ,included of T3a,in 10 cases,T3b in 6; and 10 had stage Ⅳ.Histological grade was well differentiated in 90 cases,moderately in 43,poor in 19.Ten clinical pa thology factors were evaluated by Logistic analysis to present the significant factors related to osseousmetastatic lesions.Results Overall osseous metastatic lesions were present in 22 of the 152 patients(14.5%).Of the 126 patients with clinically localized,11 cases (8.7%) had osseous metastatic le sions.Of the 16 patients with clinically advanced,5 eases (31.2%) had osseous metastatic lesions.Ofthe 10 patients with metastasis,6 cases(60%) had osseous metastatic lesions.Clinical stage was re lated to osseous metastatic lesions by Logistic analysis.The incidence of osseous metastatic lesionswas 40.9% in localized renal cell carcinoma patients with bone pain.Conclusions Bone seintigraphymay be omitted in patients with clinically localized renal ceil carcinoma(stage Ⅰ,Ⅱ) unless bone pain is pres ent.Bone scintigraphy should be performed in patients with stage Ⅲ or Ⅳ regardless of symptoms.

To study the apoptotic regularity of peripheral lymphocytes in radiation compound wound healing and explore their relationship to radiation delayed wound healing, apoptosis and Bax and Bcl 2 proteins were estimated by in situ terminal labeling (TUNEL) and immunohistochemical method of alkaline phosphatase, respectively. White blood cells in radiation compound wound(RW) group decreased and reached the lowest 3 days after wound, it was still lower in RW group than in simple wound(SW) group 5 days after wound; apoptosis of peripheral lymphocytes of both groups increased, however, the lymphocyte apoptosis in RW group was higher than that in SW from beginning to end in the whole process of wound healing; the expression of Bax protein of lymphocyte increased at different times after wound, and the expression in RW group was obviously higher than that in SW group, while Bcl 2 showed an opposite tendency. It is suggested that reduction of white blood cells and increment of lymphocyte apoptosis are the major causes of radiation delayed wound healing; Bax and Bcl 2 proteins take part in the regulation of lymphocyte apoptosis in wound healing.

Objective To investigate the expression of Kruppel like factor 8(KLF8)in human renal cell carcinoma(RCC)specimens and clinical significance.Methods RT-PCR and immunohistochemistry were used to detect the KLF8 mRNA and protein expression respectively in RCC cell strain 786-0,OS-RC-2 with 37 RCC specimens and adjacent normal tissues of the same patients.Results The expression of KLF8 mRNA was high in RCC cell strain 786-0,OS-RC-2,was 0.80±0.28 and 0.41±0.11 in the RCC specimens and normal tissues respectively(P＜0.01).The level of KLF8 protein expression of 37 RCC specimens(17 was expressed at++-+++)was significantly higher than that of the normal tissues(29 was expressed at--+)(P＜0.01).KLF protein was high expressed in RCC cell strain 786-0,OS-RC-2.The levels of KLF8 mRNA and protein expression were positively correlated with the tumor size,cell differentiation,clinical stage,but not correlated with the patients sex and age.Conclusions The KLF8 mRNA and protein expressions are elevated in the human RCC.KLF8 may be involved in the development and progression of RCC.

Objective To investigate the relationship between non muscle-invasive bladder can-cer and polymorphisms of DNA repair genes among Han nationality in Shanghai. Methods From January 2006 to June 2008, 94 patients with non muscle-invasive bladder cancer and 304 controls were enrolled. Known single nucleotide polymorphism(SNP) in the XPC, XPG, XRCC1 genes were detec-ted by TaqMan real-time PCR. After adjusted for age, sex, and smoking, interaction effects of the genotypes and non muscle-invasive bladder cancer risk, genotypes and clinical and pathological features of bladder cancer were analyzed using unconditional Logistic regression. Results After adjusted for age, sex, and smoking, the XPC 939 Lys/Gln, XPC 939Gin/Gin genotype and XPG 1104 Asp/His, XPG 1104 His/His genotype were more frequent in patients with non muscle-invasive bladder cancer, adjusted OR=1.89, 95%CI 1.14-3. 23 and OR=1.07,95%CI 0.86-1.87, respectively. The XRCC1 Arg399Gln polymorphisms were not significantly associated with non muscle-invasive bladder cancer, adjusted OR= 1.15, 95% CI 0.55-2.40. There were no significant associations between tumor clinical and pathological features in patients who possessed either the XPC or XPG polymor-phisms (P>0.05). Conclusion XPC Lys939Gln and XPG Asp1104His may modulate non muscle-invasive bladder cancer risk among Han nationality in Shanghai.

Objective To evaluate the correlation between periodontitis and life style. Methods By using randomized cluster sampling method,2990 health check-up receivers were enrolled in this cross sectional survey from September 2007 to September 2008. The participants were requested to fill in a questionnaire to assess community periodontal index and synthesis grades. Multiple linear regression was used for data analysis. Results Gender (P = 0. 000) , age (P = 0. 000 ) , educational level ( P = 0. 001) , smoking (P = 0.011 ) and duration of teeth brush ( P = 0.026 ) were positively correlated with periodontitis. However, periodontitis showed no relationship with alcohol consumption, food intake, daily activity,frequency of teeth brush, periodontal bleeding. Conclusion Periodontitis is a condition with multiple risk factors. Improving life style may help to prevent general population from periodontitis.

Objective To evaluate the surgical technique,urinary continence and clinical efficacy of extraperitoneal laparoscopic radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer. Methods This series included 28 cases of prostate cancer aged 60 -75 years (mean,68 years). The PSA level ranged from 0. 7 ng/ml to 23. 6 ng/ml. TNM classification showed T1N0M0 tumor in 11 cases, T2N0M0 tumor in 15 and T3aN0M0 tumor in 2. All cases underwent extraperitoneal laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. The functional reconstructive technique consisted of preservation of the urethral and bladder outlet sphincter muscles, and reconstruction of the bladder neck. Results All the operations were successful. The operative time was 180 - 380 min( mean, 240 min) ,and the blood loss was 400 - 1200 ml( mean,800 ml) . All the catheter were removed 2 weeks after surgery. Mild urinary incontinence occurred in 3 cases, and it improved after supportive treatment. The PSA level was 0. 02 -0. 10 ng/ml 3 months after operation. No recurrence of prostate cancer was found during the follow-up of 1 month-2 years. Conclusions Extraperitoneal laparoscopic radical prostatectomy is safe and effiective for the treatment of prostate cancer. It can be widely applied in clinical practice.