BACKGROUND:Tamoxifen has been found to exert neuroprotection by reducing cerebral hemorrhage and edema surrounding the injured site of the spinal cord.
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the neuroprotective effect of tamoxifen on rat acute spinal cord injury and the underlying mechanism.
METHODS:Sixty Sprague-Dawley rats were equivalently randomized into five groups, and modeled into spinal cord injury at T10 level using modified Al en’s weight-drop method (70 g/cm), except those in sham operation group. At 30 minutes after modeling, al rats were given the intraperitoneal injection of 2.5, 5.0 and 10 mg/kg tamoxifen or same amount of normal saline, once daily. Basso, Beattie, Bresnahan (BBB) scores were recorded at 24, 48 and 72 hours after surgery. The injured spinal cord was removed at 72 hours to observe its edema. Meanwhile, the levels of interleukin-1β, interleukin-10 and tumor necrosis factor-α, as wel as Caspase-3 activity were detected by ELISA;the protein levels of nuclear factor-κB p65, phosphorylated I-κBαand Caspase-3 were detected by western blot assay.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Compared with the model group, the hind limb function in the tamoxifen groups was significantly improved. Tamoxifen significantly decreased the water content in the rat spinal cord and inhibited spinal cord edema at 72 hours after surgery. ELISA results showed that tamoxifen significantly reduced the activity of interleukin-1β, interleukin-10, tumor necrosis factor-αand Caspase-3 (P<0.05). Western blot assay revealed that tamoxifen significantly downregulated the expression levels of nuclear factor-κB p65, phosphorylated I-κBαand Caspase-3. These results suggest that tamoxifen protects against spinal cord injury via suppressing inflammatory response and apoptosis-associated proteins.

Objective To investigate the histological detection and pleural effusion Mycobacterium tuberculosis and adenosine deaminase(ADA) activity assay value of tuberculous pleurisy.Methods 30 patients with tuberculous pleurisy were chosen as the research object,and selected another non-tuberculous pleurisy caused by pleural effusion in 30 patients as controls,patients received pleural puncture,take detect pleural effusion and pleural biopsy.Results A biopsy to confirm the diagnosis of tuberculous pleurisy in 18 cases,compared to 60.0 percent.Six cases of patients with pleural tissue biopsy again,a ratio of 20.0％.Pleural histopathology diagnosis was 80.0％.Patients with tuberculous pleurisy pleural effusion ADA average activity was (71.3 ± 16.2),which was significantly higher than that of the control [(19.3 ± 10.8)] (t =23.42,P ＜ 0.05).ADA-positive patients with tuberculous pleurisy was 86.7％,which was significantly higher than 3.3％ of the confrol group (x2 =14.64,P ＜ 0.05).Patients with tuberculous pleurisy pleural effusion TB-PCR positive rate was 6 6.7 ％,significantly higher than the 2 0.0 ％ (x2 =8.6 5,P ＜0.05).Application and histopathological examination of pleural effusion TB-PCR and ADA joint detection,diagnosis of tuberculous pleurisy was 100.0％,significantly higher than that of various methods alone(x2 =4.36,5.87,4.16,all P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Histopathological examination of pleural effusion TB-PCR and ADA joint detection can improve diagnostic accuracy of tuberculous pleurisy.

Objective:To research the effects of HH singaling pathway on proliferation,apoptosis and CyclinD1 expression of breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells by MDA-MB-231 cells treated with Cyclopamine,a HH singaling pathway inhibitor.Methods:MDA-MB-231 cells were treated with Cyclopamine.Cell proliferation was detected by MTT;Cell cycle distribution and apoptosis were analysed by flow cytometry(FCM).The mRNA levels of GLI1,CyclinD1 were measured by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR);The protein level of CyclinD1 was detected by immunostaining of cell lines.Results:Compared with control group,Cyclopamine could significantly inhibit the proliferation of MDA-MB-231 cells in a dose-and time-dependent manner;By FCM the treatment of MDA-MB-231 cells with Cyclopamine induced a remarkable increase in the proportion of cells in the G0/G1 phase of the cell cycle and after 48 h the sub-G1 peak appeared.The mRNA levels of GLI1,CyclinD1 and the expression of CyclinD1 protein were reduced.Conclusion:The HH signaling pathway was activeted in MDA-MB-231 cells.HH signaling pathway inhibitor,Cyclopamine,could inhibit the proliferation,induce the apoptosis and reduce the expression of CyclinD1 in MDA-MB-231 cells.

Objective:Investigation on the characteristics of motorcycle accidentrelated fatalities,to provide the reliable information and reference data for the precaution and the reduction of the death rate of the traffic accident.Methods:Collect the information of the 145 people dead in the 135 cases of motorcycle accident which happened in the main urban zone of Chongqing city in 2004 examinated by the Chongqing Technical Authentication Center Of Road Traffic Accident,including the detailed process,time and place of accident as well as the means of transportation,the basic information,the injuries,and the main cause of death,which all were retrospectively analyzed.Results:Sex and age of the dead have the significant difference.In the aspect of the means of transportation,59.31% of the dead are drivers who under 40 ocuppy 79%,20% are passengers,20.69% are pedestrians who over 50 ocuppy 60%,instantly dead occupy 36.55% and dead after salvage occupy 63.45%.In the aspect of the cause of dying,craniocerebral injury occupy 65.52%,other injury or combined injury occupy 34.48% and 95.17% of the dead with the limbs injury which the ratio of the fracture of lower limb and the fracture of arm is 2.1:1.And the ratio of the second,third season and the first,fourth season is 1.64:1.Conclusion:The motorcycle accidents have the obvious features and the preventability.

Objective To evaluate the clinical effects of recombinant human epidermal growth factor (rhEGF) on wound healing of perianal absceess after operation.Methods 80 patients who received operation of perianal absceess were selected.The patients were randomly divided into the study group(n=40) and control group(n=40).All the patients underwent the treatment of anal abscess incision and drainage.The patients in the control group were disinfected routinely and treated by metronidazole,while the patients in the study group were treated by rhEGF after disinfection of saline.All patients were followed up for one month after surgery.The wound edema score,granulation growth and the healing time of the wound were recorded.Results One month after surgery,the wound edema score in the study group was less than that in the control group at any time.After 2 weeks and 4 weeks,the wound edema scores in the study group were (1.41±0.33)points,(0.54±0.11)points,which were significantly lower than (2.09±0.28)points,(1.37±0.16)points in the control group (t=9.937,27.036,all P<0.001).After 2 weeks and 4 weeks,the granulation growth scores in the study group were (1.71±0.38)points,(0.81±0.16)points,which were significantly lower than(2.16±0.38)points,(1.66±0.21)points in the control group (t=5.296,20.363,P<0.001).The healing time of the wound in the study group was (19.52±1.47)d,which was less than (25.49±1.75)d in the control group (t=16.521,P<0.05).Conclusion The rhEGF can distinctly promote wound healing and shorten the healing time of perianal absceess after operation,which is worthy of the clinical promotion.

Objective To investigate the role of Rho kinase on collagen(COL)Ⅰ and Ⅲ expression of human renal tubular epithelial cells .Methods Human kidney tubular epithelial (HK‐2) cells were cultured in the RPMI‐1640 culture solution containing 15% fetal bovine serum .After 30 min pretreatment by the ALD receptor antagonist eplerenone(10 μmol/L) and Rho kinase inhibi‐tor Y27632(1 μmol/L) ,100 nmol/L ALD acted the HK‐2 cells for 24 h .The expressions of collagenⅠ and Ⅲ mRNA in each group were detected by real time PCR and the expression levels of COL Ⅰ ,Ⅲ and Rho kinase protein were detected by ELISA .Results ALD could up‐regulate the expressions of COLⅠ ,Ⅲ mRNA in HK‐2 cells ,and increased the levels of Rho kinase ,COLⅠ and Ⅲprotein ,while the Rho kinase inhibitor Y27632 and ALD receptor inhibitor eplerenone could antagonize these effects .Conclusion ALD could activate Rho kinase signal transduction pathway in HK‐2 cells and accelerate the progression of tubular interstitial fibro‐sis via Rho kinase induced expression of COL Ⅰ and Ⅲ .

[ ABSTRACT] Prenyl diphosphate synthase subunit 2 ( PDSS2), which encodes the second subunit of prenyl diphosphate synthase, an essential enzyme involved in the biosynthesis of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), is almost expressed in all tissues and organs at different developmental stages of human beings.The abnormal expression of PDSS2 may result in many diseases through impacting the biosynthesis of CoQ10.Recent studies show that PDSS2 gene has decreased in mela-noma, gastric cancer, lung cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma, and the degree of reduced level is closely related to the clinical features, which enlighten us that PDSS2 maybe a tumor suppressor gene involves in the development and progres-sion of carcinoma.This review aims to introduce the recent research progress about PDSS2 gene on carcinoma, discuss its roles and value on cancer research.

Embolic stroke of undetermined source ( ESUS ) refers to non-lacunar brain infarcts without definite proximal arterialstenosis or major cardioembolic sources.Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation may be the most important cause of ESUS, thus anticoagulation may be more effective than antiplatelet therapy for secondary stroke prevention to this group of patients.This paper reviews the latest progress on the definition, epidemiology, diagnostic approach, relation to atrial fibrillation and management of ESUS.

Objective To establish a method for determination of chlorogenic acid, galuteolin and 3,5-O-dicaffeoyl quinic acid in chrysanthemums by quantitative analysis of multi-components by single marker ( QAMS ) . Methods Using chlorogenic acid as the internal standard substance, the relative correction factors ( RCFs ) of galuteolin and 3, 5-O-dicaffeoyl quinic acid were determined by HPLC.The contents of chlorogenic acid, galuteolin and 3,5-dicaffeoyl quinic acid in 12 samples of chrysanthemums were authentically determined by the external standard method, so as to to verify the accuracy of the QAMS method. Results The average relative error of contents of galuteolin and 3,5-O-dicaffeoyl quinic acid was 2.75% and 1.33%by the external standard method and QAMS, respectively. Conclusion The established RCFs have good reproducibility.In case of lack of standard substances, the QAMS method with chlorogenic acid as an internal standard for determination of 3 indicators in chrysanthemum is feasible.

Objective:To evaluate the surface free energy and Streptococcus mutans(S.mutans)adhesion on the surfaces of Co-Cr al-loy specimens fabricated by selective laser sintering(SLS)and casting method(SG and W280)respectively.Methods:The specimens of three groups were polished by SiC sandpaper.Surface morphology test,surface contact angle test and surface adhesion test of S.mu-tans were performed.Results:With the same surface roughness value,the surface contact angle of group SLS,W280 and SG was 66.200 ±3.112,74.212 ±3.206 and 67.238 ±2.047(P >0.05),the surface adhesion of S.mutans colone was 8.88 ±2.90,9.25 ± 2.05 and 8.50 ±1.85(P >0.05),respectively.Conclusion:The cobalt chromium alloy fabricated by SLS and casting method have similar surface performance.