Background Diabetic complication is associated with lipid peroxidation.Aldehyde dehydrogenases (ALDH) catalyze the irreversible oxidation of a variety of biological aldehydes,including lipid-derived aldehydes (LDAs),and thus protect organs and tissues from toxic LDAs.Understanding the activity of ALDH in different ocular tissues in diabetic subjects is very important for prevention and treatment of diabetic ocular complications.Objective This research aimed to investigate the activity and expression of ALDH in different ocular tissues in diabetic rats and to explore the mechanism of ALDH in diabetes-induced eye disease.Methods Twenty-eight healthy SPF male Sprague-Dawley(SD) rats weighted 170-180 g were randomly divided into the normal control group and diabetic group.The diabetic animal model was established by intraperitonial injection of 4％ streptozotocin at 65 mg/kg.Isometric citric acid buffer was injected in the rats of the normal control group.The rats were sacrificed in each group 2 and 4 months after the establishment of the diabetic models,and eyeballs were obtained for the preparation of corneal,lens and retinal homogenates.ALDH activity was detected using a multifunctional microplate reader SpectraMax M5,and ALDH content was measured by ELISA at the wavelength of 450 nm with the SpectraMax M5 ELISA reader.Results The blood glucose level in diabetic rats was significantly elevated at various time points compared with the normal control group(P=0.000),and body weights were evidently lower in the diabetic group than in the normal group (P =0.000).The activities of ALDH (A340) in corneal,lens and retinal tissues in the diabetic group were increased in comparison with the normal control group (F =396.601,P=0.000),and showed an enhancement with the lapsing of time (F =53.139,P =0.000).In addition,the highest level of ALDH was found in the cornea and the lowest level in the lens(F =6973.000,P=0.000).The expression level of ALDH in the corneal,lens and retinal homogenates was significantly higher in the diabetic group compared with the normal control group (F=312.985,P =0.000) and showed a considerable increase over the course (F =19.203,P=0.000).The highest expression level was seen in the cornea and the lowest was in the lens,with a significant difference among these three kinds of tissues (F =3243.000,P =0.000).Conclusions ALDH can protect ocular tissue from the damage of lipid peroxidation.Thess results suggest that ALDH plays a role in preventing diabetes-related ocular complications.

AIM: To investigate the prevalence of poor vision and ametropia and main influencing factors of myopia of primary and secondary school students in Xiangtan, providing scientific basis for prevention and control of myopia among primary and secondary school students.

METHODS:Cluster random sampling was performed. 6 164 samples were randomly chosen to be tested for uncorrected visual acuity, corrected visual acuity and eye position, and among those whose uncorrected far visual acuity of either eyes below 5.0, refractive power of both eyes were further tested. Self-questionnaire was designed to understand the influencing factors of myopia.

RESULTS: Among 6 164 samples, the rate of presenting visual acuity below 5.0 is 40.3%(1 249/3 099)for male and 43.8%(1 343/3 065)for female respectively(P<0.01). The prevalence of myopia is 59.1% for male and 68.7% for female respectively(P<0.01). The prevalence of myopia is 44.1% for primary school students and 71.3% for secondary school students; the prevalence of hyperopia is 3% for primary school students and 1.7% for secondary school students. Multivariate regression analysis showed that, homework time(>2h), average sleeping time(≤8h)and myopic parents are independent risk factors(OR=1.48, 1.55, 1.26, 1.58, 2.13,all P<0.05)for myopia of primary and secondary school students.

CONCLUSION: The prevalence of visual impairment and myopia for primary and secondary school students in Xiangtan are high, which is influenced by many factors, by which should be intervened comprehensively.

Objective To evaluate the contraception efficacy, mode of bleeding, side effects and other positive effects of drospirenone-ethinylestradiol (Yasmin) in healthy Chinese women. Methods This was a multicenter, randomized, control study of 768 healthy Chinese women who consulted about contraception. The subjects were randomized into Yasmin group (30 μg ethinylestradiol plus 3 mg drospirenone, 573 cases) or desogestrel group (30 μg ethinylestradiol plus 150 μg desogestrel, 195 cases) with the ratio of 3: 1. Each individual was treated for 13 cycles. Further visits were required at cycle 4, cycle 7, cycle 10 and cycle 13 of treatment. Weight, height, body mass index were evaluated at each visit. The menstrual distress questionnaire (MDQ) was given to the women at baseline, visit 3 (cycle 7) and visit 5 (after cycle 13). Results The values of basal features were similar between two groups (P> 0.05). The Pearl index (method failure) of Yasmin was 0. 208/hundred women year which was lower than that of desogestrel (0. 601/hundred women year). The mode of bleeding was similar between two groups after trial without showing any significant difference. According to MDQ subscale, the improvement of water retention and increasing appetite during inter-menstrual period and water retention and general well-being during menstrual period in the Yasmin group ( -0. 297, -0. 057, 0. 033, 0. 150 respectively) was more obvious than that in the desogestrel group ( - 0. 108, 0. 023, 0. 231, - 0. 023 respectively) with a significant difference (P < 0. 05 ). Some other values which improved in beth two groups, especially the improvement of breast tenderness and pain and skin abnormality in Yasmin group (18.0%, 89/494; 12. 6%, 62/494) was more distinct than that in desogestrel group (11.3%, 19/168; 5.4%, 9/168). The mean weight increased in desogestrel group (0. 57 kg) while it decreased in Yasmin group ( -0. 28 kg) with a significant difference (P < 0. 01 ). Conclusions Both Yasmin and desogestrel have good efficacy on contraception and similar modes of menstrual bleeding. Yasmin is better than desogestrel in terms of weight control and premenstrual syndrome of oral contraceptive.

The study was designed to explore the drug-drug interactions mechanisms mediated by OATP1B1 between traditional Chinese medicine Danshensu and rosuvastatin. First, the changes of rosuvastatin pharmacokinetics were investigated in presence of Danshensu in rats. Then, the primary rat hepatocytes model was established to explore the effects of Danshensu on the uptake of rosuvastatin by hepatocytes. Finally, HEK293T cells with overexpression of OATP1B1*a and OATP1B1*5 were established using a lentiviral delivery system to explore the effects of Danshensu on the uptake of rosuvastatin. Rosuvastatin pharmacokinetic parameters of C(max0, AUCO(0-t), AUC(0-∞) were increased about 123%, 194% and 195%, by Danshensu in rats, while the CL z/F value was decreased by 60%. Uptake of rosuvastatin in the primary rat hepatocytes was decreased by 3.13%, 41.15% and 74.62%, respectively in the presence of 20, 40 and 80 μmol x L(-1) Danshensu. The IC50 parameters was (53.04 ± 2.43) μmol x L(-1). The inhibitory effect of Danshensu on OATP1B1 mediated transport of rosuvastatin was related to the OATP1B1 gene type. In OATP1B1*5-HEK293T mutant cells, transport of rosuvastatin were reduced by (39.11 ± 4.94)% and (63.61 ± 3.94)%, respectively, by Danshensu at 1 and 10 μmol x L(-1). While transport of rosuvastatin was reduced by (8.22 ± 2.40)% and (11.56 ± 3.04)% and in OATP1B1*1a cells, respectively. Danshensu significantly altered the pharmacokinetics of rosuvastatin in rats, which was related to competitive inhibition of transport by OATPJBI. Danshensu exhibited a significant activity in the inhibition of rosuvastatin transport by OATP1B1*5-HEK293T, but not by OATP1B1*1a, suggesting a dependence on OATP1B1 sequence.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the effects of transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-beta1) gene therapy on bone defect and bone rarefaction around endosseous implant.

METHODSThe primary cultured bone marrow derived stroma cells (BMSCs) was transfected by plasmid pCDNA3.1(+) -TGF-beta1, and was adhered with polylactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) for constructing TGF-beta1 gene-modified artificial bone. The model of rats with placed titanium implants in the proximal metaphyses of the tibiae after ovariectomy was made. The TGF-beta1 gene-modified artificial bone (experimental group), BMSCs-PLGA compound artificial bone (control group) and nothing (blank control group) were placed in the bone defect around implant. The tibiae were examined by decalcified sections with immunohistochemical method and histological analysis methods at intervals of 4 and 8 weeks after implant surgery in order to detect the expression of TGF-beta1 in new bone adjacent to the implant and the healing of the bone defect around the implant.

RESULTSThe expression level of TGF-beta1 of experimental group was higher than that of control group and blank control group at the 4th week. The histological analysis indicated that the gene-modified artificial bone had stronger osetogenic potential than others.

CONCLUSIONTGF-beta1 gene-modified artificial bone promotes the repair of the bone defect around titanium implants in osteoporotic rats.

Animals ; Bone and Bones ; Cells, Cultured ; Dental Implantation, Endosseous ; Dental Implants ; Female ; Genetic Therapy ; Prostheses and Implants ; Rats ; Stromal Cells ; Titanium ; Transfection ; Transforming Growth Factor beta1

OBJECTIVETo study the effect of peroxisome proliferators activated receptors (PPAR) alpha, gamma ligand on ATP-binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1) and caveolin-1 expressions and cholesterol, ox-LDL contents in human monocyte derived foam cells.

METHODMalondialdehyde (MDA) was measured by TBARS method, ox-LDL detected by ELISA method, cholesterol measured by fluorescence spectrophotometric method, ABCA1, caveolin-1 mRNA and protein expressions determined by RT-PCR and Western blot, in human monocytes, foam cells [human monocyte-derived macrophage induced by myristate acetate (PMA) further treated with 50 mg/L ox-LDL for 24 h], foam cells plus 10 micromol/L pioglitazone for 48 h, foam cells plus 5 micromol/L clofibrate for 48 h.

RESULTThe intracellular total cholesterol (TC), free cholesterol (FC), cholesteryl ester (CE), ox-LDL and lipid peroxide were significantly increased and the membrane expressions of ABCA1, caveolin-1 were down-regulated in foam cells compared to monocytes (all P < 0.05) and these changes were significantly attenuated by cotreatment with PPARalpha, gamma ligand.

CONCLUSIONThe anti-atherosclerosis effects of PPARalpha, gamma ligand are related to reducing cholesterol contents and up-regulating ABCA1, caveolin-1 expressions in foam cells.

ATP Binding Cassette Transporter 1 ; ATP-Binding Cassette Transporters ; metabolism ; Caveolin 1 ; metabolism ; Cell Line ; Cholesterol ; genetics ; metabolism ; Foam Cells ; metabolism ; Gene Expression ; Humans ; Malondialdehyde ; metabolism ; Monocytes ; metabolism ; PPAR alpha ; metabolism ; PPAR gamma ; metabolism

OBJECTIVETo study the pathology characteristics and management of Hangman's fracture combined with intervertebral disc injury.

METHODSTwenty-one patients suffered from this special injury were converged in this study. All patients underwent anterior C(2 - 3) discectomy and fusion, 18 cases were fixed by anterior cervical plate. The type of fractures, radiology characteristics, and clinical outcomes were investigated.

RESULTSNo graft displacement or absorption, infection and neurologic deterioration occurred. All fresh dislocation of axis and C(2 - 3) angulation were corrected. Fusion of C(2 - 3) intervertebral space and pedicle fracture were acquired in all of the patients. After a mean follow-up of 31 months, ranging from 8 to 48 months, nearly all of the complains disappeared after operation.

CONCLUSIONSHangman's fracture is not restricted at pedicle of the axis. Fracture combined with intervertebral disc injury is a special type of Hangman's fracture. Anterior discectomy and fusion of C(2 - 3) intervertebral disc is an effective operation method in accord with the pathophysiology of this special injury.

Adult ; Axis, Cervical Vertebra ; Bone Transplantation ; methods ; Cervical Vertebrae ; injuries ; surgery ; Diskectomy ; methods ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Intervertebral Disc ; injuries ; surgery ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Spinal Fractures ; complications ; diagnosis ; surgery ; Spinal Fusion ; methods ; Traction ; Treatment Outcome

Adult ; Aged ; Cisterna Magna ; anatomy & histology ; Female ; Humans ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging ; Male ; Middle Aged

This study was aimed to investigate the pro coagulation effects of hemocoagulase atrix and its effective components (batroxobin and factor X activator) on plasma of normal subjects and patients with bleeding disorders and their mechanisms. Activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) and prothrombin time (PT) were measured. The factor (F)X activation and thrombin generation were analyzed by using chromogenic substrate method. The results showed that the plasma APTT of normal subjects was shortened by hemocoagulase atrix, batroxobin and FX activator, and the effect of FX activator was found to be concentration-dependent (r = 0.889, P < 0.05). The prolonged APTT of plasma from patients with bleeding disorders could be corrected by hemocoagulase atrix, batroxobin and FX activator, but PT showed no great changes resulted from the treatments. FX activator could promote FX activation and thrombin generation, while neither hemocoagulase atrix nor batroxobin showed such abilities. It is concluded that hemocoagulase atrix promotes coagulation process, and corrects coagulation abnormalities in patients with bleeding disorders, its main component batroxobin directly acts on fibrinogen, and FX activator promotes thrombin generation through activating FX.
Adult ; Batroxobin ; pharmacology ; Blood Coagulation ; drug effects ; Blood Coagulation Disorders ; blood ; Case-Control Studies ; Cysteine Endopeptidases ; pharmacology ; Factor X ; metabolism ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Neoplasm Proteins ; pharmacology ; Partial Thromboplastin Time ; Thrombin ; metabolism ; Young Adult