Objective To explore the safety,efficacy and clinical significance of stenting with cerebral protection devices for carotid artery stenosis.Methods 14 patients with carotid artery stenosis were treated by intra-arterial stents implanted.All of them used cerebral protection of filter devices.Results 18 self-expandable stents were successfully implanted in 14 patients.Of them,stroke ictus caused by microemboli in 2 patients ,and they recovered after treatment for 1~3 d,6 patients had transient bradycardia and hypotension.No cerebral infarction could be seen in all cases during the follow-up period.Conclusion Carotid setenting with cerebral protection devices is an effective and safe method in treating carotid stenosis,and it is helpful to reduce the neurological complication.

In recent years, the discovery of thousands of long non-coding RNAs ( lncRNAs) has certainly changed human′s view of the complexity of mammalian genomes and transcriptome, as they play an important role in the regulation of transcription, post-transcription as well as epigenetic level, widely involved in various physiological process and diseases.Here this review summarized the lncRNAs associated with cancers, discussed the established methods used to detect and quantify lncRNAs, and evaluated the clinical application of lncRNAs as biomarker.

Objective To investigate the antitumor effect and its mechanism of microbubble contrast combined with Mitoxantrone exposed to low-frequency ultrasound on human breast cancer cell MCF-7. Methods MTT method was applied to examine the growth inhibition of MCF-7 treated with Mitoxantrone. MCF-7 cells were randomly divided into 4 groups:Mitoxantrone group (group D), ultrasound+Mitoxantrone group (group U+D), ultrasound+microbuble +Mitoxantrone group (group U+M+D) and control group (group C). The cytoactive of each group was examined with MTT. The intracellular drug content in each group was measured with high performance liquid chromatography. The morphology of MCF-7 cells apoptosis was observed with transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Results The IC_(50) of Mitoxantrone was 2.87 μg/ml. The differences of cytoactive among all groups were significant (P<0.05). The intracellular drug content of group U+M+D was higher than that of group U+D, and the latter was higher than that of group D. The morphological changes of apoptosis were observed with TEM. Conclusion Low-frequency ultrasound can promote intracellular drug content as to enhance the sensitivity of chemotherapy drugs on tumor cells, and this effect can be enhanced by microbubble contrast exposure to low-frequency ultrasound.

Objective To explore inhibition of nicotine on apoptosis of chondrocytes induced by monosodium iodoacetate ( MIA) .Methods Rat primary chondrocytes were isolated by enzyme digestion, and the cells were treated with 10 -8 , 10 -7 , 10 -6 , 10 -5 mol/L nicotine for 48 h.The cases were randomly divided into five groups, except for normal group, the other four groups were treated with 4μmol/L MIA 24 h, and three groups were treated 10 -8 , 10 -7 , 10 -6 mol/L nicotine.The viability of chondrocytes was detected by MTT assay.The apoptosis of chondrocytes was examed by Annexin V-FITC/PI flow dual-staining method.The activity of cysteinyl aspartate specific proteinase 3 ( Caspase 3 ) was measured by spectrophotography method.The activation of phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase ( PI3K)/protein kinase B ( AKT) and the expression of down-stream molecule Bax, Bcl-2 was assayed by western blot.Results 10 -7 , 10 -6 mol/L nicotine increased chondrocytes' viability (P<0.05), 10 -5mol/L nicotine reduced chondrocytes' viability (P<0.05), and 10 -8 mol/L nicotine didn't effect on chondrocytes' viability (P>0.05).10 -8, 10 -7, 10 -6 mol/L nicotine could increase MIA-induced chondrocytes' viability (P<0.05), suppress MIA-induced chondrocytes' apoptosis and the activity of MIA-induced Caspase 3 (P <0.05).Moreover, 10 -7, 10 -6 mol/L nicotine could increase the expression of PI3K and phosphorylation of AKT ( P<0.05) , down-regulate the expression of Bax and up-regulate the expression of Bcl-2 in MIA-induced rat chondrocytes ( P<0.05 ) .Conclusion These results suggested nicotine could exert anti-apoptosis in MIA-induced rat chondrocytes, which might be related to PI3K/AKT signal pathway.

Objective To prepare recombinant human adenovirus type 3 expressing Norovirus cap-sid protein gene(Noro-orf2). Methods The cDNA for Noro-orf2 was amplifed by RT-PCR from stool of in-fantile gastroenteritis and cloned into the adenovirus shuttle vector pBSE3CMV-egfp. The vector pBSE3CMV-Nor was linearized with EeoR Ⅴ and Not Ⅰ, and transformed into E. coil BJ5183 with lined edenovirus ge-nomic DNA pLasmid pBRAdv3 by Rsr Ⅱ. The identification of recombinant adenovirus plasmid pBRAdv3E3dNor was performed by PCR, enzyme digestion and DNA sequencing. Then pBRAdv3E3dNor was digested with AsiS Ⅰ and transfeeted into Hep-2 cells with LipofectAMINETM 2000 to package recombi-nant adenovirus particles. Results Noro-orf2 was successfully inserted into the shuttle vector. The recombi-nant adenoviral plasmid pBRAdv3E3dNor was generated by homologous recombination in E. coil BJ5183 and confirmed by PCR and enzyme digestion. The recombinant adenovirus was successfully packaged and puri-fied. Norovirus eapsid protein gene expression was confirmed in Hep-2 cells by immunecytochemistry assay. Conclusion The recombinant type 3 adenovirus expressing Norovirus eapsid protein gene was successfully constructed. This study laid a foundation for developing vaccine against Norovirus.

Objective To investigate the safety and efficacy of intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) in elderly patients (aged≥80 years) with acute ischemic stroke.Methods From July 2014 to February 2016,157 consecutive patients with acute cerebral infarction treated with alteplase for intravenous thrombolysis within 4.5 h after onset at the Department of Neurology,the Third People's Hospital of Chengdu were collected retrospectively.They were confirmed by head CT or MRI.They were divided into a ≥80-year old group (n=47) and a <80-year old group (n=110) according to the age of onset.The baseline data were documented,including the risk factors for cardiocerebrovascular diseases,National Institute of Health stroke scale (NIHSS) score,onset to thrombolytic time (3.0-4.5 h),and application of anticoagulant drugs,etc.The adverse reactions of the patients were observed and the safety and efficacy of thrombolysis were evaluated,that is 7 d and 3 months mortality,symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage rate,and good recovery rates of intravenous thrombolysis at 24 h,1 week,and 3 months.Results (1) Compared with the <80-year old group,the ratio of atrial fibrillation and median age in the ≥80-year old group were higher.There were significant differences between the two groups (59.6% [n=28] vs.32.7% [n=36],83 [81,85] vs.67 [59,75] years old,all P<0.01).There were no significant differences in the remaining baseline data between the two groups (all P>0.05).(2) In the subtypes of cerebral infarction etiology,the proportion of cardiogenic embolism in the ≥80-year old group was higher than that in the <80-year old group.There was significant difference between the two groups (59.6% [n=28] vs.32.7% [n=36],P<0.01).There was no significant difference in the other etiological types between the two groups (all P>0.05).(3) There were no significant differences at one week (6.4% [n=3] vs.6.4% [n=7] respectively) and 3 months (12.8% [n=6] vs.9.1% [n=10]) in the mortality rates between the ≥80-year old group and the <80-year old group (all P>0.05).There were no significant differences in the proportions of intracranial hemorrhage (10.6% [n=5] vs.8.2% [n=9]) and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (4.3% [n=2] vs.6.4% [n=7]) between the two groups (all P>0.05).There was no significant difference between the good recovery rate at 24 h (38.3% [n=18] vs.45.5% [n=50]) and that at one week (53.2% [n=25] vs.62.7% [n=69];all P>0.05).The long-term (3 months) favorable prognosis rate in the ≥80-year old group was lower than that in the <80-year old group.There was significant difference between the two groups (51.1% [n=24] vs.71.8% [n=79], P<0.05).Conclusion For the onset within 4.5 h (aged≥80 years) in elderly patients with acute ischemic stroke,selecting the appropriate cases for intravenous thrombolysis is help to increase safety and early benefit.

Objective To establish the data including anatomy and histology of main organs in Rongshui miniature pig (RMP).Methods F1 Rongshui miniature pigs with male and female (2 in each group) in 6 month old were used in this experiment.We measured body weights, dissected these pigs after anaesthesia, recorded total blood volume, total plasma volume, number of spine and dental formula, took main organs for photographs, and made histological sections observed and took photographs by microscope.Results We gained the photographs of main organs and histological sections, organ weights,organic coefficients and other basic data.Conclusion Basic anatomy and histology data of main organs in RMP were collected.

OBJECTIVE We have previously shown that inhibition of phosphodiesterase-4(PDE4)protects against neuronal damage in models of Parkinson's dis-ease(PD).However,the mechanisms have not yet been completely revealed.Here we aimed to elucidate the pharmacological effects and mechanisms of action of rof-lupram(ROF),an novel PDE4 inhibitor,in experimen-tal models of PD.METHODS The survival rate,apopto-sis rate and toxicity level of SH-SY5Y cells were deter-mined by MTT,flow cytometry and lactate dehydroge-nase detection kit.At the same time,LYT staining was used to detect the changes of lysosome fluorescence intensity:Western blotting was used to detect the changes of lysosome associated proteins,Sirtuin1 and α-Syn;NAD/NADH assay kit was used to determine the change of NAD content.To explore whether SIRT1 inhibitor(EX527)and lysosomal inhibitor could block the effect of ROF.In addition,ROT was used to stimulate C57BL/6J mice to construct a mouse model of PD to verify the effect and mechanism of ROF.The changes of motor function were evaluated by behavioral experiments(pole climb-ing,bar rotating and balance beam experiments).Super-oxide dismutase kit and Western blotting were used to detect the changes of SOD activity and expression of related proteins in substantia nigra.RESULTS We showed that pretreatment with ROF significantly attenu-ated cell apoptosis in ROT-treated SH-SY5Y cells.Fur-thermore,ROF significantly enhanced the lysosomal function,as evidenced by the increased levels of mature cathepsin D(CTSD)and lysosomal-associated mem-brane protein 1(LAMP1)through increasing NAD+/NADH and the expression of sirtuin 1(SIRT1).Pretreatment with an SIRT1 inhibitor selisistat(SELI,10 μ mol·L-1)attenuated the neuroprotection of ROF,and ROF-increased expression levels of LAMP1 and mature CTSD.Moreover,inhibition of CTSD by pepstatin A(20 μmol·L-1)attenuated the protective effects of ROF.In vivo study was conducted in mice exposed to ROT(10 mg·kg-1·d-1,ig)for six weeks;then,ROT-treated mice received ROF(0.5,1 and 2 mg·kg-1·d-1,ig)for four weeks.ROF significantly ameliorated motor deficits,which was accompanied by increased expression levels of tyro-sine hydroxylase,SIRT1,mature CTSD,and LAMP1 in the substantia nigra pars compacta.CONCLUSION Taken together,these results demonstrate that ROF exerts a neuroprotective action in PD models.The mech-anisms underlying ROF neuroprotective effects appear to be associated with NAD+/SIRT1-dependent activation of lysosomal function.

The implementation of Diagnosis-Related Group(DRG)payment has promoted the high-quality development of medical institutions and accelerated the performance reform of public hospitals.Taking a tertiary hospital in Shandong Province as an example,this study explores the use of digital platforms to leverage medical big data and constructs a multi-dimensional per-formance management model that integrates tools such as Resource-Based Relative Value Scale(RBRVS),DRG,Diagnosis In-tensity Payment(DIP),and Key Performance Indicators(KPI).This model organically integrates key indicators and synergisti-cally improves performance allocation schemes,enhances operational management indicators,improves hospital service efficien-cy,increases employee satisfaction,and stimulates intrinsic motivation among medical staff.This model embodies the public wel-fare nature of public hospitals and demonstrates a path towards high-quality development in hospitals.

Objective To investigate the clinical value and surgical methods of pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) combined with portal vein (PV)/superior mesenteric vein (SMV) resection and reconstruction in the treatment of pancreatic cancer with PV/SMV invaded by tumor.Methods The clinical data of 21 patients of pancreatic cancer with PV/SMV invaded by tumor (group A) and 62 patients of pancreatic head cancer without PV/SMV invaded by tumor (group B) in the same period were collected and analyzed retrospectively from Jan 2014 to Apr 2017.There were no distinct invasion of celiac artery (CA),hepatic common artery (HCA) and superior mesenteric artery (SMA) in two groups of pancreatic cancer patients.The patients of group A underwent PD combined with PV/SMV resection and reconstruction,and the patients of group B were only treated with PD surgery.The complication rate and overall survival time after PD was compared between the 21 patients of pancreatic cancer with PV/SMV invaded by tumor and the 62 patients of pancreatichead cancer without PV/SMV invaded by tumor.'Results The average overall survival time of 21 patients of pancreatic cancer with PV/SMV invaded by tumor (group A) was 19.2 months,specifically with 1-year survival rate of 57.1％ (12/21),2-year survival rate of 28.6％ (6/21),and 3-year survival rate of 14.3％ (3/21).Meanwhile,the average overall survival time of group B was 19.4 months,specifically with 1-year survival rate of 58.1％ (36/62),2-year survival rate of 30.6％ (19/62),and 3-year survival rate of 14.5％ (9/62).The results indicated that no differences for overall survival time of patients treated with PD including 1,2,3-year survival rate between two groups were found (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusions For pancreatic cancer accompanied by PV/SMV invasion without invasion of SMA,CA and HCA,PD combined with PV/SMV resection and reconstruction are safe and feasible surgical procedures.The surgical reconstruction method was determined according to the location and length of the invaded vessels,and also there were no significant differences on the complication rate and overall survival time after PD between the pancreatic cancer patients with invasion of PV/SMV and the pancreatic head cancer patients without invasion of PV/SMV.