Objective To investigate the effects and mechanism of different doses of rosuvastatin on expression of tissue factor(TF) in cultured human monocyte-macrophage cells which were induced by oxidized low density lipoprotein (ox-LDL).Methods The human monocyte-macrophage cells were divided into seven groups:control group,ox-LDL group,poly-insine monophosphate group,different doses of rosuvastatin group(0.01 μmol/L,0.1 μmol/L,1 μmol/L,5 μmol/L).The expression of LOX-1 mRNA and TF mRNA was assayed by RT-PCR.The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was performed to determine the protein concentration of TF.Results Effects of different doses of rosuvastatin on expressions of LOX-1mRNA,TF mRNA and TF in cultured human monocyte-macrophage cells induced by ox-LDL:comparison among seven groups,the difference was statistically significant (F =91.334,58.833,103.552,P ＜0.05).Compared with control group,the expressions of LOX-1 mRNA,TF mRNA and TF were increased in the ox-LDL group[(3.25156 ± 0.15772) vs (1 ±0) ;(2.522451 ±0.138967) vs (1 ±0) ;(207.7233± 1.154701)ng/L vs (184.8467 ± 0.871799)ng/L],and they were in a concentration-dependent manner (P ＜ 0.05).Compared with the PolyⅠ group and the different doses of rosuvastatin group,the expressions of LOX-1 mRNA,TF mRNA and TF were in the ox-LDL group,and the different doses of rosuvastatin were decreased by dose-dependent manner.It was in a concentration dependent manner (P ＜ 0.05).Different doses of rosuvastatin were compared between groups (between each group P ＜ 0.05),the difference between each two groups was statistically significant (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions LOX-1 may be responsible for the expression of TF in Human monocyte-macrophage cells induced by ox-LDL.Rosuvastatin by dose dependent manner and by means of ox-LDL reduced monocyte-macrophage LOX-1 mRNA and TF mRNA expressions,which reduced expression of TF.

Objective To investigate the protective effect of RLN revealed for RLN in high -risk thyroid surgery,and the clinical value of detecting nerve,thus to provide a reference for clinical treatment.Methods 132 patients of thyroid high -risk surgery were selected,according to whether to explode recurrent laryngeal nerve,they were divided into exposed group (80 cases)and non -exploded group(52 cases).The recurrent laryngeal nerve damage rate,clinical indicators of operation time were compared between the two groups.In the explode group,80 patients according to whether implementation of the nerve monitoring,were divided into the monitored group (36 cases)and non -monitored group(44 cases).The hours to find the nerve,recurrent laryngeal nerve injury rates and other indicators were compared.Results The operative time of the exploded group was (133.66 ±21.48)min,which was significantly longer than the non -exploded group,difference was statistically significant (t =3.994,P =0.025 ).The exposed group had similar incidence of hypocalcemia compared with the other groups,there was no statistically significant difference (P >0.05).The revealing recurrent laryngeal nerve injury rate of the exposed group was 2.50%,which was significantly lower than the non -exploded group,difference was statistically significant (χ2 =5.794,P =0.008).The recurrent laryngeal nerve positioning time of the monitoring group was (4.78 ±0.94)min,which was significantly shorter than the unmonitored group,difference was statistically significant (t =7.168,P =0.001).The recurrent laryngeal nerve injury rate of the monitoring group was 2.78%,showed no significant difference (χ2 =0.911,P =0.338).Conclusion In a high risk thyroid surgery,explode recurrent laryngeal nerve can reduce the rate of recurrent laryngeal nerve damage,nerve monitoring can effectively speed up the nerve localization time,but has no significant effect on reduce the rate of recurrent laryngeal nerve injury.

ObjectiveTo investigate the effects and mechanism of rosuvastatin on the expression of tissue factor in cultured human monocyte-macrophages cells which was induced by oxidized low density lipoprotein(ox-LDL).MethodsThe human monocyte-macrophages cells were divided into four groups:control group,ox-LDL group,Poly-inosine monophosphate (Poly Ⅰ) group,rosuvastatin group.The expression of LOX-1mRNA and TF mRNA was assayed by RT-PCR.The ELISA was performed to determine the protein concentration of TF.ResultsCompared with control group,the expression of LOX-1 mRNA and TF mRNA was increased in the ox-LDL group[ (3.25156±0.15772) vs (1±0) ; (2.522451±0.138967) vs (1±0) ],and it was in a concentration-dependent manner (P＜0.01).Compared with the expression of LOX-1 mRNA in the Poly-inosine monophosphate group and rosuvastatin group,TF mRNA were decreased in the ox-LDL group[ (2.95139±0.157253) vs(3.25156±0.15772) ; (2.877343±0.156558) vs(3.25156±0.15772) ; (1.811956±0.169699) vs (2.522451±0.138967) ; (1.687701±0.174647) vs (2.522451±0.138967)],and it was in a concentration-dependent manner(P＜0.05).Compared with control group,the expression of TF in the ox-LDL group was increased [(207.7233±1.154701) vs (184.8467±0.871799) ],and it was in a concentration-dependent manner (P＜0.01).Compared with the Poly-inosine monophosphate group and rosuvastatin group [(197.8733±1.505003) vs (207.7233±1.154701) ;(202.9567±2.722744)vs(207.7233±1.154701) ],the expression of TF in the ox-LDL group were decreased,and it was in a concentration-dependent manner (P＜0.05).ConclusionsLOX-1 may be responsible for the expression of TF in human monocyte-macrophages cells induced by ox-LDL.Rosuvastatin is able to down-regulate the expression of LOX-1mRNA in human monocyte-macrophages cells through oxLDL,and TF mRNA and TF expression can be reduced.

Objective To discuss the operation skills and clinical effects of C-arm fluoroscopy in arthroscopic reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament(ACL)with the Ligament Advancement Reinforcement System(LARS)artificial ligaments.Methods The study involved 36 patients with acute ACL rupture treated with the LARS artificial ligaments from June 2006.There were 25 males and 11 females,at age range of 22-51 years(average 28.3 years),involving 19 left knees and 17 right knees.The results of preoperative MRI of all patients suggested discontinuation of ACL,with average score of Lysholm on knee joint for 50.The operation was completed under arthroscope.While the locations of the femoral tunnel portal and the tibial tunnel exit were mainly determined by the C-arm fluoroscopy.The diameter of the LARS artificial ligament was 7.5 mm while that of the interference screw 8 mm.Results All 36 patients were followed up for a mean duration of 18 months(9-20 months).The average Lysholm Score was 52 preoperatively and 92 at the 12th week after operation.The clinical results were graded as excellent in 23 patients,good in nine and fair in four according to the Lysholm's classification,with excellence rate of 89%.Conclusions Arthroscopic reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament with LARS artifical ligament under C-arm fluoroscopy takes advantages of convenient operation,accurate location and satisfactory clinical effect.

Objective To investigate the initial effect of LARS artificial ligaments arthroscopically in reconstruction of ipsilateral anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL).Methods A total of 21 patients (13 males and 8 females,at average age of 31.5 years) received ACL and PCL restoration using LARS artificial ligaments since June 2006.Preoperative MRI exactly confirmed them as ACL and PCL ruptures.Lysholm score on knee joint was (47.6 ±6.7) points.Surgery had reconstruction of PCL prior to ACL under arthroscope.Results All patients were followed up for average 42 months (range,36-49 months),which showed no infection,ligament rupture,ligament loosening,or other postoperative complications.At postoperative 3 years,Lysholm score was (90.8 ± 3.7) points and International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score was normal in 14 patients,near normal in six,and abnormal in one,with excellent-good rate of 95％.Conclusions LARS artificial ligaments can attain anatomical reconstruction and stability of the knee joint in treatment of ACL and PCL ruptures.Meanwhile,arthroscopic surgery shows superiorities of micro-wound,rapid recovery and satisfactory curative effect.

Objective To investigate the effects of echocardiography-guided pacemaker parameters optimization in order to enhance the efficacy of cardiac resynchronization therapy(CRT).Methods Seventeen patients with chronic heart failure received biventricular resynchronous pacing therapy.A-V delay and V-V delay was optimized under the guiding of spectral Doppler echocardiography and tissue Doppler imaging.Results The indices of heart function in all patients were significantly improved after the treatment.The NYHA class of the patients was improved from class Ⅲ～Ⅳ to class Ⅱ～Ⅲ.Since PAV/SAV was optimized to 130-180/100-150 ms,left ventricular filling time(LVFT) was increased from (354±147)ms to (420±112)ms,mitral reflux (MR) was decreased from (8.41±4.55)cm2 to (5.36±4.71)cm2.After VV delay was optimized to 4-40ms,standard deviation of time to regional peak systolic velocity (Ts-SD-12) was decreased from (48.4±17.9)ms to (30.2±18.6)ms,left ventricular outflow tract velocity time integral(VTI LVOT) was increased from (20.6±9.0)cm/s to (26.1±3.1)cm/s.Conclusions Echocardiography-guided optimization of the pacemaker parameters is necessary in order to enhance the efficacy of CRT.

Objective To investigate the expression of six-transmembrane epithelial antigen of the prostate (STEAP) in prostate cancer and its relationship with prostate specific antigen (PSA).Methods A retrospective analysis was performed of 65 consecutive patients verified for prostate canc-er by prostate biopsy or post-operational pathological examination.The clinical stage was classified ac-cording to TNM system and the pathological grade was classified according to Gleason score.STEAP expression in 65 prostate cancer samples (T1 9,T2 14,T3 17,T4 25;high differentiation 37,moder-ate differentiation 12 and low differentiation 16) was studied by using STEAP monoclonal antibody (Santa Cruz Biotech,USA) and SP immunohistochemical staining.Positive staining gray values were introduced to describe the intensity of STEAP expression.STEAP expression level was analyzed with respect to stage,grade,serum total PSA and free/total PSA (f/t PSA) ratio respectively.Results The serum total PSA concentration and f/t PSA ratio in all cases was (27.65±8.34) ng/ml and 0.15～0.04 respectively.STEAP was positively stained in 63 patients (T1 7,T2 14,T3 17,T4 25; high differentiation 37,moderate differentiation 11 and low differentiation 15).The mean STEAP-positive staining gray values in stage T1,T2,T3 and T4 of prostate cancer were 26.8%,45.6%,62.3% and 76.5%,respectively and in high,moderate and low differentiation group were 71.2%,52.8%,and 34.4% respectively.The positive staining gray values of STEAP expression was posi-tively correlated to the clinical stage of cancer and negatively correlated to the Gleason score and the ratio of f/t PSA (P<0.01,respectively).There was no significant relationship between STEAP ex-pression and serum total PSA concentration (P>0.05).Conclusion STEAP expression may act as one of new markers to the invasion degree and pathological grade of prostate cancer.

Objective To investigate the diagnostic value of conventional MRI combined with DWI in the differential diagnosis of orbital lymphoproliferative disorders (LPD). Methods As a retrospective study, 42 patients were enrolled, including 23 orbital lymphoma and 19 benign orbital LPD confirmed pathologically or clinically. These patients underwent conventional MR, DWI and contrast?enhanced MRI examination of orbit. Qualitative MR imaging features [location, margin, patient ratio of involved quadrants (≥2), signal intensity,“flow void sign”, sinusitis] and quantitative features [ADC and contrast enhanced ratio of the lesion to temporal muscle (CER)] were evaluated. Chi?square test and t test were used for the analysis of qualitative and quantitative features between lymphoma and benign orbital LPD groups, respectively. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis was employed to identify the significant variable for predicting malignant LPD. ROC analysis was used to evaluate the ability of the diagnostic models established based on identified variables. Results “Flow void sign”(9 lymphomas and 17 benign LPDs) and sinusitis (5 lymphomas and 13 benign LPDs) were statistically significant (P<0.05). The MR imaging features [location, margin, patient ratio of involved quadrants (≥2), and signal intensity] had no significant difference between the two groups (P>0.05). Both ADC [(0.79±0.09)×10?3 mm2/s of lymphoma, (1.29±0.35)×10?3 mm2/s of benign LPD] and CER (1.43±0.17 of lymphoma, 1.79±0.31 of benign LPD) between the two groups had significant difference (t=-6.630, -8.257;P<0.01). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that ADC value, CER and“flow void sign”were significant variables for predicting malignant orbital LPD (P<0.05). ROC curve showed that ADC value was the most significant single variable in differentiating orbital LPD [threshold value, 0.74 × 10- 3 mm2/s; areas under ROC curve (AUC), 0.97; sensitivity, 87.0%; specificity, 94.7%]. Combination of ADC and CER could further improve the specificity in differentiating benign from malignant orbital LPD (AUC, 0.90;sensitivity, 78.3%;specificity, 100.0%, accuracy 88.1%). Conclusions ADC, CER and“flow void sign”on T2WI were significant variables for predicting malignant orbital LPD. ADC value was the most significant single variable. Combination of ADC and CER could further improve the specificity in differentiating benign from malignant orbital LPD.

Objective To observe the post-systolic shortening (PSS) during isovolumic relaxation phase and its clinical significance in regional myocardium in chronic heart failure (CHF) patients.MethodsLeft ventricular regional myocardium movement in 60 CHF patients (CHF group) and 30 healthy volunteers (control group) were assessed with tissue velocity imaging (TVI). QLAB software was used to measure the systolic peak velocity (V_s), regional systolic time (T_s), post-systolic shortening velocity (V_(pss)) and post-systolic shortening time (T_(pss)) at the basal and middle levels of left ventricle. Results In CHF patients, the rate of isovolumic relaxation phase PSS was 34.44% both in basal and mid segments, the rate of pathological PSS was 29.44% and 29.72%, respectively. The rate of isovolumic relaxation phase PSS in control group was 26.11% and 20.56%, respectively; none pathological PPS occured. Compared with the physiological PSS of control group, the pathological PSS of CHF group had a higher peak velocity and a longer time (P<0.05). Conclusion The pathological PSS of CHF patients has high peak velocity and long duration, which may be one of the causes leading to the asynchronous movement of left ventricle in CHF.

Objective To investigate the effects of naloxone (Na) on pneumocyte apoptosis and expression of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) during ischemia reperfusion injury of lung in rats. Method Forty-two male Sprague-Dawley rats were made models of ischemia reperfusion injury of unilateral lung, and were randomly( random number) divided into three groups: sham operation group (Sh group), ischemia reperfusion group (IR group) and naloxone group (Na group). The hilus of lung was clamped for 45 minutes and the clamp was taken off to build the I/R model. After 3-6 hours reperfusion, naloxone in dose of 1 mg/kg was injected intra-peritoneally in rats of Na group. The rate of cell apoptosis in lung tissue was detected with the way of Annexin-V-PI in flow cy-tometer. The wet to dry weight ratio (W/D) of lung tissue was measured. The expression of HO-1 in lung was measured by using RT-PCR and the ultra-structure change of lung tissue was observed under electron microscope. Results The rate of pneumocyte apoptosis and W/D ratio of lung tissue were significantly higher in IR group than in Sh group (P < 0.01), and the rate of pneumocyte apoptosis and W/D ratio of lung tissue were negatively correlated with the expression of HO-1 mRNA in lung tissue. Compared with IR group, the rate of cell apoptosis and W/D ratio were lower and the expression of HO-1 mRNA was higher in Na group (P < 0.01). The ultra- structure changes of lung tissue were lessened in Na group than in IR group. Conclusions During early period of lung IR injury, HO-1 induced by naloxone can inhibit the cellular apoptosis and protect the lung tissue.