Focal adhesion kinase (FAK) is a non-receptor protein tyrosine kinase (PTK) that can localize indirectly to sites of clustering integrin family of heterodimeric receptors. As an important structure and signaling molecule in the adhesive complexes, which are large and stable referred as ‘focal adhesions’ or relatively small and transient within filopodia and lamellipodia named ‘focal complexes’, FAK is closely related with cell death, proliferation and migration. In this review, we discuss the function of FAK in the regulation of endothelial cell migration based on current data.

OBJECTIVE:A RP-HPLC method was established to determine the concentration of ambroxol hydrochloride in human plasma.METHODS:Waters HPLC instrument was used with the Hypersil BDS C 18 column(5?m,250mm?4.6mm). Ditiazem hydrochloride was chosen as the internal standard.The mobile phase was composed of acetonitrile-methyl alcohol-0.01mol/L phosphatic buffer(pH7.0)-tetrahydrofuran(35∶35∶27.5∶2.5).Flow rate was1.0ml/min.Detection wavelength was242nm.A single oral dose of90mg imported ambroxol hydrochloride tablet was given to9healthy male volunteers.Ambro xol concentration in plasma was assayed.RESULTS:The standard curve of ambroxol hydrochloride was linear in the range of10～640ng/ml.The minium detection concentration was10ng/ml.The extraction recovery was more than90%.A one-compartment open pharmacokinetic model was adopted in ambroxol plasma concentration-time data analysis.The main pharmac okinetic parameters were as follows:C max =(226.53?34.59)ng/ml,T max =(1.82?0.80)h,T 1/2ke =(6.27?0.66)h,AUC 0～24 =(2363.55?448.86)ng/(h?ml).CONCLUSION:The method is simple.The sensitivity and accuracy are high.It is applicable to study the pharmacokinetics of ambroxol hydrochloride in healthy male volunteers.

Objective To evaluate the activation of premotor area (PMA) in verb generation task, and to discuss the possible function of PMA in language expression. Methods Block-designed fMRI with verb generation task was performed on 23 subjects with GE 1.5T MR Scanner. During the test, the subjects were asked to generate a verb based on a given noun word. The white + appeared on the center of the black screen was used as control. The fMRI data were processed with SPM 2. Group analysis was performed with single sample t-test. Average mapping was obtained and overlapped onto standard MNI template. Activation of the PMA was analyzed. Results The fMRI data of eleven subjects were selected for group analysis after head motion effect was ruled out. Average mapping showed activation in the Broca's area, posterior part of the right inferior frontal gyrus, bilateral PMA and supplemental areas (SMA), left posterior parietal cortex, right thalamus, left basal ganglions, right cerebellum, and posterior part of the right temporal lobe. The area with the greatest activated intensity in the brain was the left PMA. Conclusion PMC is important in verb generation and may be responsible for voice processing, motor imagery, word extracting as well as advanced regulation of information.

Objective To evaluate the MRI features of neuropsychiatric abnormalities in systemic lupus erythematosus(NPSLE).Methods Brain MRI images of 21 cases with NPSLE confirmed by clinic were analyzed retrospectively.ADC values of the lesions and normal brain tissue were measured.Results Brain abnormal MRI findings in 20/21 cases were found(95%)including:(1)High signal intensity on DWI in 14 cases,11 were diffuse lesions,3 were focal lesions,4 of 14 combined with brain atrophy.The lesions mostly localized in white matter.The ADC values of the lesions in gray matter were decreased(t=2.513,P=0.019),while the ADC values of the lesions in white matter were increased(t=2.877,P=0.007).(2)2 cases only showed brain atrophy.(3)Leukoaraiosis presented in 2 cases.(4)Encephalomalacie presented in 2 cases,1 accompanied with brain atrophy.(5)No enhancement(3/5)and little patchy enhancement(2/5)were observed at contrast MRI study.Conclusion MRI plays an important role in displaying cerebral lesions and the location of it,progression and succession of NPSLE.

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Objective To study the activated status of insula during the performance of word generation task, and to explore the function of different part of insula with functional MRI (fMRI). Methods Twenty-eight subjects were recruited in this study (male 15, female 13), all of them underwent block-designed fMRI with word generation tasks and resting-state scan. SPM 5 and REST 1.3 were used to process the data. Bilateral anterior insula and posterior insula were selected as seeds to calculate the connectivity coefficiency with other voxels, and differences between the anterior and the posterior insula were compared. Results Bilateral anterior insula was significantly activated, while bilateral posterior insula was significantly deactivated. The functional connectivity areas with left anterior insula included right anterior insula, right posterior insula, supplementary motor area (SMA), left superior temporal gyrus, left middle frontal gyrus, left superior frontal gyrus, left inferior parietal lobe, middle cingulate gyrus, right striatum and right inferior frontal gyrus. The functional connectivity areas with left posterior insula included right posterior insula, left anterior insula, right superior temporal gyrus, middle cingulate gyrus, right precentral gyrus and right striatum. The functional connectivity areas with right anterior insula included SMA, left inferior frontal gyrus, right inferior parietal lobe, left inferior parietal lobe, left superior temporal gyrus, right precentral gyrus, right striatum, middle cingulate gyrus, left middle frontal gyrus, left striatum, right middle frontal gyrus, right inferior frontal gyrus and left transverse temporal gyrus. The functional connectivity areas with right posterior insula included right precentral gyrus, left superior temporal gyrus, left anterior insula, left posterior insula, right supramarginal gyrus and middle cingulate gyrus. Conclusion Anterior insula and posterior insula are functionally connected with different areas, and concerned with the language function in different manners. Left lateral anterior insula may play an important role in the language function.

Objective To analyze the resting-state functional connectivity of the left posterior inferior frontal gyrus in normal subjects with functional MRI and to investigate its preliminary application in post-stroke aphasia.Methods Eleven male patients with post-stroke aphasia and 11 male normal subjects were recruited in this study.Resting-state fMRI data were obtained with GE 1.5 T Twin speed MR Scanner.The fMRI data were processed with SPM2, AFNI and Matlab programs.Based on the results of previous fMRI study with category member generation task , the region of interest ( ROI ) was created in the left posterior inferior frontal gyrus The time course correlations between the ROI and other voxels within whole brain were analyzed.Intra-and inter-group analysis was performed with single sample t-test and two sample t-test.Results Brain regions showed positive resting-state functional connectivity with the ROI in normal subjects including left inferior/middle frontal gyrus , left premotor cortex , left precuneus , left insula , left putamen, right inferior frontal gyrus, right cerebellum and bilateral inferior parietal lobules (voxels 33-809, t=5.80-23.55,P<0.005,uncorrected).Brain regions functionally connected with the ROI in patients with post-stroke aphasia included left inferior/middle frontal gyrus , left premotor cortex , left precuneus , left inferior parietal lobules and right inferior frontal gyrus ( voxels 34-833, t =5.08-20.34, P<0.005, uncorrected ).The left fusiform gyrus was the only region showed significantly decreased functional connectivity with the ROI in the patients group (voxels 84,t=6.25,P<0.005, uncorrected).Conclusions The neural network related to language output exists in normal subjects at the resting-state.Resting-state functional connectivity can be used to investigate the neural mechanism of development and restoration of post-stroke aphasia.

Objective To investigate possible neural mechanism of anisometropic amblyopia by analysing the whole brain volume changes both in grey matter and white matter using optimized voxel-based morphometry (VBM).Methods Twelve anisometropic amblyopia patients and 12 age,gender and handedness matched healthy volunteers underwent 3-dimensional (3D) fast spoiled gradient echo (FSPGR)sequence scanning on 1.5 Tesla MR system.Raw data was processed and analyzed using statistical parametric mapping (SPM)5.ResultsCompared to healthy controls,the grey matter exhibiting significantly decreased volume in patients included right cuneus,bilateral occipital gyrus,right middle frontal gyrus,left middle temporal gyrus,right superior temporal gyrus,right precuneus,and middle part of right cingulate gyrus ( clusters ＞ 10).The grey matter showing increased volume in patients included right cerebellum,right parahippocampal gyrus,left precentral gyrus,and left superior frontal gyrus (clusters ＞ 10).The white matter volume in bilateral optic radiation and internal capsule,especially right optic radiation,decreased significantly in patient group (clusters ＞ 10 ).No white matter showed significantly increased volume in patient group.ConclusionVBM can be used to investigate the changes of grey matter volume and white matter volume in the whole brain of anisometropic amblyopia children,it provides a method to illustrate the presumed neuro-mechanism from a morphologic point of view.

Objective To explore the influence of albumin-activated renal tubular epithelial cells (RTECs)on peritubular capillaries in co-culture system and its potential mechanism. Methods Endocytosis of TRITC labeled bovine scrum albumin (TRITC-BSA) by HKC was detected by laser scanning confocal fluorescence microscope. HKC or HKC transfected with cubilin (endocytic receptor of albumin) siRNA or pre-treated with rotenone was incubated with albumin(20 g/L) for 24 h respectively. Fluorescence probe technique and spectrometry were applied for determination of intracellular superoxide anion O2-and H2O2 in supematant. Then, the albumin-aetivated-HKC, pretreated-HKC with cubilin siRNA or rotenone, was cultured with HUVEC for 24 h in co-culture system respectively. HUVEC proliferation was determined by MTT and cellular apoptosis was analyzed by flow cytometry. Tabular morphogenesis of endothelial cells was examinedby microscopy. Results TRITC-BSA uptake was obviously lower in HKC transfected with cubilin siRNA. Intracellular generation of O2-and H2O2 in culture supernatant was increased in dose-and time-dependent manner after stimulating with albumin. The levels of O2-and H2O2 were suppressed by cubilin siRNA and rotenone. In co-culture system, albumin-activated-HKC induced endothelial cells apoptosis and inhibited their capillary tubular morphogenesis. Pretreatment of HKC with cubilin siRNA or rotenone could suppress endothelial cells apoptosis and promote capillary tubular morphogenesis. Conclusions There may be a crosstalk between RTECs and peritubular microvascular endothelial cells in renal proteinurie diseases. The generation of ROS by albumin-activated RTECs may play an important role in this process.

Objective To examine whether the minimally invasive video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery(VATS) in atrial septal defect(ASD) closure yields better clinical outcome equivalent to those of more established procedures,such as median sternotomy,moreover,to provide our own clinical experience in ASD Closure.Methods From January 2012 to January 2013,100 ASD patients were treated,50 patients received traditional open heart surgery (OHS group),17 males and 33 females,aged(23.3 ± 7.5) years,weighted (47.5 ± 16.5) kg; 50 patients underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS group),20 males and 30 females,(22.6 ± 8.2) years old and (49.6 ± 17.2) kg weight.Collected and analyzed the clinical date of intraoperation and postoperation.Results All patients survived after surgery without serious complications like death.Clinical date of both group(OHS group vs.VATS group)include:Total operating room time (121.3 ± 20.5) min vs.(105.3±17.5) min (P＜0.05); tracheal intubation time in ICU (210.0±36.5) min vs.(100.0 ±47.5) min(P＜0.05) ; volume of thoracic drainage after operation (350.3 ± 50.8) ml vs.(47.0 ± 10.9) ml (P ＜ 0.005) ; postoperative length of hospital stay (6.2 ± 1.7) days vs.(4.4 ± 1.5) days (P ＜ 0.005).Rate of return to work in 3 weeks of postoperation 0 vs.78.4％ (P ＜ 0.005).Conclusion Completed VATS in ASD closure is less invasive,accelerates recovery and maintains overall surgical efficacy,which brings good economic and social benefits.For the appropriate patients,and for the experienced and skilled surgeon,completed VATS is the best method of choice of ASD closure in our department.