OBJECTIVETo investigate the effect of 8-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) photodynamic therapy (PDT) on the cell proliferation, apoptosis and collagen secretion in keloid fibroblasts and to provide the theoretical base for ALA-PDT treatment of keloids.

METHODSFibroblasts from keloid patients were cultured to the third generation in vitro and incubated in 0, 1, 3, 6, 9 mmol/L of δ-aminolevulinic acid for 3 h in the darkness. Then they were exposed to 635 nm wavelength red light ( 30 J/cm2 ) and continued incubation 24 h after irradiation. CCK-8 assay was used to detect proliferation inhibition rate of fibroblasts. The content of hydroxyproline was measured by colorimetric method. The expression of p-Akt and programmed cell death 4 ( PDCD4) were detected by Western blot.

RESULTSThe inhibition rate of keloid fibroblasts were respectively 0, (8.30 ± 1.01)%, (29.48 ± 3.27)%, (52.01 ± 5.34)%, (79.99 ± 5.85)% with the presence of difference concentrations (0, 1, 3, 6, 9 mmol/L) of ALA. The content of hydroxyproline were respectively (9.540 0 ± 0.352 42), (6.242 5 ± 0.224 85 ), (5.107 5 ± 0.534 88), (3.490 0 ± 0.623 48), (2.945 0 ± 0.514 10) μg/mg. The relative expression of p-Akt were respectively 1, 0.75 ± 0.12, 0.52 ± 0.14, 0.41 ± 0.18, 0.32 ± 0.09. The relative expression of PDCD4 were respectively 1, 1.18 ± 0.19, 1.51 ± 0.22, 0.15 ± 0.30, 2.44 ± 0.22. The difference was statistically significant when compared the group of 1, 3, 6, 9 mmol/L with 0 mmol/L (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONSIn concentration within the range of 1-9 mmol/L, ALA could inhibit the proliferation of fibroblasts significantly, promote fibroblasts apoptosis and reduce the content of hydroxyproline in a dose-dependent manner, indicating that 8-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy may be a potential treatment for keloid.

Aminolevulinic Acid ; pharmacology ; Apoptosis ; drug effects ; Cell Culture Techniques ; Cell Proliferation ; drug effects ; Collagen ; secretion ; Fibroblasts ; cytology ; drug effects ; secretion ; Humans ; Keloid ; drug therapy ; pathology ; Light ; Photochemotherapy ; methods ; Photosensitizing Agents ; pharmacology

Objective To evaluate the Diagnostic value of pulmonary tuberculosis to detecting the anti Mycobacterium tuberculosis antibody with serum samples by the mycobacterium tuberculosis protein Chip and the M.tuberculosis Antibody Colloidal Gold Diagnostic Kit.Methods Application of mycobacterium tuberculosis protein Chip and the M.tuberculosis Antibody Colloidal Gold Diagnostic Kit to detecting the anti Mycobacterium tuberculosis antibody with serum samples,These serum samples are from 110 cases of tuberculosis patients,60 cases of lung disease and 60 cases of healthy people.Results Mycobacterium tuberculosis protein chip sensitivity was 73.6％ (81/110),the specificity was 93.3％ (112/120),the diagnostic kit for detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis antibody colloidal gold assay sensitivity was 64.5％ (71/110)and a specificity of 91.7％ (110/120),both the sensitivity and specificity compared to no significant difference (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusions The Tuberculosis protein chip and the M.tuberculosis Antibody Colloidal Gold Diagnostic Kit to detect serum Mycobacterium tuberculosis antibodies for diagnosis of TB has a high sensitivity and specificity.Both can be used for the auxiliary diagnosis of tuberculosis.

Objective To estimate the relationship of fibroblast growth factor-1 (FGF-1),mitogen activated protein kinase-1 (MAPK-1) and CD34 expressions with clinicopathological findings in lesions of psoriasis vulgaris.Methods Skin specimens were collected from 30 patients with psoriasis vulgaris,whose general information and clinical findings were recorded.The protein expressions of FGF-1,MAPK-1 and CD34 in these specimens were detected by tissue chip technology and immunohistochemistry,and the mRNA expression of FGF-1 by reverse transcription-PCR.The correlations of FGF-1 protein expression with patients' gender,age,clinical stage,psoriasis area and severity index (PASI) score,angiogenesis and abnormal epidermal proliferation were statistically analyzed.Results The protein and mRNA expressions of FGF-1 were significantly higher in the lesions than in the control skin (both P ＜ 0.05).The protein expressions of CD34 and MAPK-1 were significantly increased,and positively associated with the protein expression of FGF-1 in psoriatic lesions.The up-regulation of FGF-1 protein was unrelated to the age or gender of patients,but associated with clinical stage and PASI score.The proportion of patients with increased FGF-1 expression was significantly larger in patients at active stage and with high PSAI score than in those at quiescent stage and with low PSAI score (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions In psoriasis vulgaris,FGF-1 may participate in the abnormal epidermal proliferation and vascular dysplasia in dermal papilla,and the upregulation of FGF-1 appears to be associated with the progression of disease and aggravation of lesions.

Primary carcinoma of the gallbladder (PCG)is the common malignant tumor in the biliary system.Because there is no specific clinical manifestation, patients diagnosed with PCG are mostlyin intermediate or advanced stages.Therefore, they lose the chance of radical resection of gallbladder carcinoma and have a poor prognosis.Radiotherapy and chemotherapy are not effective palliative measures.Immunotherapy has become an alternative strategy besides operation, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.Treatment with DCs vaccines, as a new method of immunotherapy, has become more and more important.Here we review treatment with DCs vaccines in primary carcinoma of gallbladder.

Humans ; Infant, Newborn ; Sepsis ; diagnosis

Angiogenesis Inhibitors ; adverse effects ; therapeutic use ; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors ; therapeutic use ; Antibodies, Monoclonal ; adverse effects ; therapeutic use ; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized ; Aspirin ; administration & dosage ; therapeutic use ; Bevacizumab ; Hemorrhage ; chemically induced ; Humans ; Hypertension ; chemically induced ; drug therapy ; Intestinal Perforation ; chemically induced ; surgery ; Neoplasms ; drug therapy ; Proteinuria ; chemically induced ; Thromboembolism ; chemically induced ; drug therapy

Objective By exploring the state of residents' living condition, it is helpful to promote the living condition of residents and improve the quality of medical services. Methods A qualitative re-search was conducted on 13 residents in 4 hospitals in Beijing by depth interview during April to May 2016, and the data were collected and analyzed by using Colaizzi seven step method. Results In terms of work, the residents had specific work, and the interpersonal relationship was more harmonious. In learning, residents were able to take the initiative to learn, and hoped to get more help in scientific research. In life, residents faced multiple pressures from the economy and the family. In the subjective cognition, the cogni-tion of resident was rational and objective. Conclusion The residents' work shows a heavy workload, and while working the residents need to take the study and the life pressure into account. And the residents can rationally recognize their role. To improve the living status of the resident physician, we need to integrate multiple forces, to promote the integration of live doctors into the hospital culture, and enhance their sense of existence. We also need to improve the construction of the system and improve the protection of live training physicians to enhance their sense of security. Most important of all, the whole society should pay more attention to the living condition of the residents and enhance their sense of access.

Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of endovascular treatment for iliac vein compression syndrome (IVCS) in 112 cases. Methods From September 2011 to June 2015, 112 cases of IVCS (Cockett syndrome) were treated in our hospital with endovascular methods .The case numbers of different CEAP ( clinical etiological anatomical pathophysical ) classifications were C2 (45 cases), C3 (23 cases), C4 (19 cases), C5 (11 cases) and C6 (14 cases).All the cases were diagnosed by venography .The operations started from puncturing the ipsilateral veins .The stenotic degree and compressed intensity of iliac vein were evaluated by the minimum diameter with low pressure balloon .And then a stent was placed into after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty ( PTA) when residual stenosis was more than 50%.The occlusive segment was dilated by 8 mm diameter balloon firstly , and catheter directed thrombolysis treatment was applied if thrombus was detected .The PTA and stenting were performed when the thrombus was completely removed .The improvement of clinical symptoms was observed after operation and the patients were followed up by ultrasound and venograghy . Results Nine cases were given PTA only , and the other 103 cases underwent stent placement . Postoperative venography showed collateral vessels were disappeared in 22 cases, obviously decreased in 56 cases and mildly decreased in 34 cases.The average difference of swelling leg ’s circle was diminished from (2.56 ±0.88) cm pre-operation to (0.93 ±0.71) cm post-operation, while the average area of skin ulcer was diminished from (6.34 ±3.78) cm2 pre-operation to (2.13 ±1.88) cm2 post-operation, all of which were statistically significant (t =20.24 and 7.19,P=0.000).A total of 86 cases were successfully followed up during a period from 2 months to 45 months (average, 19.2 months).The patency rate of treated iliac vein 12 months after operation was 76.2%in the PTA group, and in the PTA with stenting group was 96.7%, 88.6%, and 86.1%, respectively, at 12, 24, and 36 months after operation, in which a statistical significance was detected (log-rank χ2 =30.32, P=0.000).The patency rate in diameter ≥16 mm group was 95.2%and 95.2%, respectively, at 12 and 24 months after operation, while in diameter <16 mm group was 97.0%and 93.3%, respectively, in which no statistical significance was detected (log-rankχ2 =0.39, P=0.532).Thrombotic complication was found in 2 cases during the follow-up period , including 1 case of iliac vein thrombosis at 1 month and 1 case of thrombus in contralateral leg 8 months later .According to the results of venography in 78 cases at 12 months after operation , restenosis was found in 5 out of 6 cases in the PTA group, and the patency rate in the stent placement group was 95.8%(69/72).No stent migration was found . Conclusion Comfortable clinical results were obtained after endovascular therapy for iliac vein compression syndrome , and the application of stenting could increase the middle and long term patency rate of treated vessels .

OBJECTIVE To investigate and elucidate the role of histamine on the regulation of tight junctions(TJs) gene expression of the airway epithelial cells. METHODS We cultured primary human bronchial epithelial cells from healthy and asthmatic individuals in the presence of histamine for 96 hours in air-liquid interface (ALI) culture system. The TJs expression on the level of mRNA and protein was determined by RT-qPCR and immunofluorescence (confocal microscopy), respectively. RESULTS A RT-qPCR analysis revealed that the mRNA expression of several TJs were up- or down-regulated by histamine. However, examination by confocal microscope revealed no detectable alterations in the morphology of the tight junctions after stimulating with histamine. CONCLUSION Our findings that histamine could regulate the mRNA expression of TJs of bronchial epithelial cells. That might contribute to the pathogenesis of chronic airway inflammatory diseases.

[ABSTRACT]OBJECTIVETo explore the role and mechanism of IL-13 in regulating the differentiation of ciliated cells on cultured human primary nasal epithelial cells.METHODSHuman nasal epithelial cells were cultured in vitro and treated by IL-13, the differentiation of epithelial cells was observed by western blot detection ofβ-tubulinⅣ and ELISA detection of MUC5AC; the percentage of ciliated and goblet cells was quantified by cytospin followed by immunohistochemical staining; the expression level of central ciliary genes was detected by real-time PCR.RESULTSCompared with control group, IL-13 treatment for 14 day significantly decreased the percentage of ciliated cells and expression ofβ-tubulinⅣ, additionally increased the goblet cells and the secretion of MUC5AC; IL-13 treatment significantly reduced the expression of ciliary key transcription factors such as FOXJ1, RFX2 and RFX3, as well as basal body biogenesis genes like CCNO and CETN2.CONCLUSIONIL-13 inhibits the differentiation of human nasal ciliated epithelial cells, which may be by down-regulating the expression of ciliary key transcription factors and basal body biogenesis proteins.