Objective:To optimize the extraction parameters for anthraquinones in Semen Cassiae by Box-Behnken experimental design. Methods:Based on single factor screening, a three-factor and three-level Box-Behnken experimental design was employed with the ethanol concentration, material to liquid ratio and extraction time as the independent variables. The dependent variables including the extration rates of chrysophand and aurantio-obtusin were transformed into desirability mathematically by Hassan 's method. The mathematical relationship was established between the dependent variables and the independent variables. The optimum experimental conditions were selected from the stationary point of the response surfaces. Results:The optimum extraction conditions were as follows:12-fold amount of 44％ ethanol as the solvent, extracted three times with 2. 65h for each time. The extraction rate of chrysophanol and aurantio-obtusin was 1. 921％ and 3. 244％, respectively. Conclusion:The measured value is close to the predicted one,which indi-cates the comprehensive extraction parameters optimized by Box-Behnken experimental design can be used for the extraction of chry-sophanol and aurantio-obtusin from Semen Cassiae.

Objective To compare the lipoprotein(a) (Lp-a) and lipid metabolism level in rheumatoid arthritis(RA) patients and control group (healthy subjects),and evaluate the correlation between Lp-a levels and systemic inflammation in patients with RA.Methods Blood samples from 30 RA patients with positive rheumatoid factor and 30 healthy controls were collected,with same distribution of gender and age in both groups.Lipid metabolism level such as Lp-a,triglyceride(TG),total cholesterol(TC),high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C),low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C),very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDL-C) and inflammation markers such as tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α),interleukin 6 (IL-6) and C reactive protein (CRP) were detected and analyzed statistically.Results LP-a levels were higher in RA patients than that of control group(P＜0.001),HDL-C levels were lower in RA group (P＜0.05),while TC,TG,LDL-C and VLDL-C levels showed no difference (P＞0.05).The TNF-α、IL-6 and CRP levels of RA patients were higher than that of control group(P＜0.05),and the association between higher Lp-a level and TNF-α were confirmed (r=0.753,P＜0.001).Conclusions High levels of Lp-a are often observed in RA patients,and a rising Lp-a level are associated with systematic inflammation reaction.Lp-a may be a risk factor for RA progress.

Objective To compare the effects of fentanyl,sufentanil and remifentanil on the immune function of dendritic cells in human umbilical cord blood.Methods Human umbilical cord blood mononuclear cells were obtained by density gradient centrifugation and seeded in 24-well plates with a density of 1 × 106/ml (2ml/hole).The cells were randomly divided into 7 groups (n =15 each):control group (group C),fentanyl 1.0 ng/ml group (group F1),fentanyl 5.0 ng/ml group (group F5),sufentanil 0.1 ng/ml group (group S1),sufentanil 0.5 ng/ml group (group S5),remifentanil 1.0 ng/ml group (group R1),and remifentanil 5.0 ng/ml group (group R5).The cells were incubated for 10 days in serum-free culture medium containing 50 ng/ml recombinant human granulocyte colony stimulating factor,10 ng/ml recombinant human interleukin-4 or the corresponding concentration of fentanyl,sufentanil or remifentanil,and then 50 ng/ml recombinant human tumor necrosis factor alpha was added to the culture medium and the cells were incubated for another 4 days in the seven groups.Three holes in each group were chosen and the cell morphology was examined with inverted microscope.Six holes in each group were chosen for determination of the concentration of IL-12 in the supernatant and expression of CD80/CD86.Six holes in each group were chosen for measurement of the cell viability.Results Compared with group C,the concentration of IL-12 and cell viability were significantly decreased and the expression of CD80/CD86 was down-regulated in groups F5,S1,S5,R1 and R5 (P ＜ 0.05).The concentration of IL-12,cell viability and expression of CD80/CD86 were significantly lower in groups S1 and R1 than in group F1 (P ＜ 0.05).Compared with group F5,the concentration of IL-12 was significantly decreased in group S5,and the concentration of IL-12 and cell viability were significantly decreased and the expression of CD80/CD86 was down-regulated in group R5 (P ＜ 0.05).The concentration of IL-12 and cell viability were significantly lower in group R1 than in group S1 (P ＜ 0.05).The concentration of IL-12,cell viability and expression of CD80/CD86 were significantly lower in group R5 than in group S5 (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Remifentanil has stronger inhibitory effect on the immunological function of dendritic cells in human umbilical cord blood than sufentanil,and the inhibitory effect of sufentanil is stronger than that of fentanyl.

Objective To evaluate the association of Smad2/3,Smad4 and P-Smad3 protein expressions in tissue with liver fibrosis in patients with chronic HBV infections.Methods Liver biopsy was performed to determine the liver fibrosis grades in 131 cases of chronic HBV infections.Immunohistochemistry and semiquantitative analysis were applied to detect the expression of Smad2/3,Smad4 and P-Smad3 proteins in liver tissues.Results Smad2/3,Smad4 and P-Smad3 were detected mainly in fibrous septum,portal areas,myofibroblasts,sinus and cytoplasm in the liver tissue.The expression of Smad2/3,Smad4 and P-Smad3 was increased with the development of fibrosis ( r =0.81,0.58and 0.68,P =0.000),and a strong positive correlation was observed among three proteins (r =0.75,0.87and 0.84,P =0.000).Conclusion The expression of Smad2/3,Smad4 and P-Smad3 is correlated with liver fibrosis in chronic HBV infection,which suggests that the up-regulation of Smad proteins may be involved in the progression of liver fibrosis.

Objective To evaluate the effects of personality on the development of postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) in elderly patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery.Methods Fifty-eight elderly patients,aged 65-70 yr,of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status Ⅱ or Ⅲ,with Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ) P rating scale score ＜50,scheduled for elective gastrointestinal surgery under general anesthesia,were enrolled in the study.Personality was assessed by using EPQ at 1 day before surgery.By using a 2 × 2 factorial design,2 empirical factors introversion or extroversion (factor A) and neuroticism (factor B) were used.A1 and A2 were introversion (EPQ E rating scale score＜50) and extroversion (EPQ E rating scale score ≥ 50),respectively.B1 and B2 were emotional stability (EPQ N rating scale score＜50) and emotional instability (EPQ N rating scale score ≥ 50),respectively.The patients were divided into 4 groups:A1B1 group (n=8),A1B2 group (n=10),A2B1 group (n=26),and A2B2 group (n =14).Cognitive function was assessed at 7 days after surgery,and the development of POCD was recorded.Results The incidence of POCD was 0,0,15％ and 57％ in A1B1,A1B2,A2B1and A2 B2 groups,respectively,the incidence of POCD was significantly higher in group A2B1 than in A1B1and A1 B2 groups,and the incidence of POCD was significantly higher in group A2B2 than in the other three groups (P＜0.05).Factor A and factor B produced effects on the development of POCD (P＜0.01),and an interaction between them was found (P＜0.01).Conclusion The incidence of POCD is higher for the non-mentation patients who are extroverted and emotionally unstable.

Objective To study the diagnostic value of CT combined with serum carbohydrate antigen 19-9(CA19-9), carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA), carbohydrate antigen 125(CA125)in diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.Methods 68 patients with pancreatic occupying lesions were selected and they were divided into pancre -atic cancer group(n=43)and non-pancreatic cancer group(n=25)according to pathological diagnosis.34 cases from physical examination were set as the control group .All patients received CT examination and the consistency between CT diagnosis and pathological results was analyzed .Serum CA19-9, CEA, and CA125 were detected by chemiluminescence method.The sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of CT combined serum CA 19-9, CEA, CA125 were analyzed.Results Among the 68 cases, 35 cases were pancreatic cancer diagnosed by CT , and the CT diagnosis was not ideal compared with pathological results .Nonparametric test found that serum CA 19-9, CEA and CA125 in pancreatic cancer group were higher than those of the non-pancreatic cancer group and the control group, and the difference had statistical significance ( P<0.05 ) , while the difference between non-pancreatic cancer group and the control group had no statistical significance ( P>0.05 ) .Conclusion CT diagnosis had high susceptibility and low specificity ,CT combined with serum CA19-9,CEA, and CA125 can improve accuracy of pancreatic cancer diagnosis .

Aim To investigate the effects of 6% hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4(6%HES 130/0.4)and Ringer's solution resuscitation on early lung injury in hemorrhagic shock rats and its mechanisms.Methods Twenty-four male SD rats were divided into 4 groups:sham,Ringer's solution(RS),two HES groups(H1,H2).Group H1,H2 received HES 33,50 ml·kg~(-1) and Ringer's solutions respectively after 90-minute shock(the dose of Ringer's solutions was 3 times as muchas the maximum shed blood volume minus the dose of HES).Blood samples were taken from artery for blood analysis and the expression of CD11b/CD18 at T_0,T_1,T_4,T_5.The lungs were removed for ultrastructure examination.Results PaO_2 increased in group H1 at T_(1～5) and group H2 at T_5 as compared with T_0.PaCO_2 decreased in all the resusitation groups.The ultrastructure was basically normal except that the mitochondria changed slightly in group H1.In group H2,the perinuclear space was dilated slightly and the rough endoplasmic reticulum expanded slightly,and the degranulation was observed.Compared with group RS,the expressions of CD11b and CD18 decreased at T_4,T_5;compared with group H1,the expressions of CD11b and CD18 in group H2 increased.Conclusions Treatment with 6%HES(130/0.4)33 ml·kg~(-1)and Ringer's solution can attenuate hemorrhagic shock,and the resuscitation reduces lung injury through inhibition of expressions of CD11b and CD18.

BACKGROUND:The electrospinning technique has been used to prepare biological scaffolds to simulate nano-fiber structure of extracelular matrix; therefore, widespread attention has been paid to the electrospinning technique in the field of regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. OBJECTIVE: To review the articles about increasing electrospun nanofiber scaffold porosity, enlarging pore diameter, promoting cel infiltration with related technologies, in order to discover the most practical and economical technology. METHODS:The first author retrieved CNKI database, Wanfang database and PubMed with the keywords of “cel infiltration, 3D scaffold, electrospinning” in Chinese and English, respectively. Literature retrieval period was from January 2004 to October 2014. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Electrospinning technology is the most effective method for preparation of nanofiber scaffolds. Electrospinning scaffolds as tissue engineering scaffolds have become an issue of concern in the basic research year by year. However, the internal nano-scale pore of nanofiber scaffolds limits the cels to grow on the surface, so recent research has been focused on highly porous three-dimensional structure which can promote the permeable growth of cels instead of two-dimensional scaffolds. Several techniques have been used, which go from the adjustment of materials and speed of electrospinning to the applications of various kinds of complicated machines. However, the existing researches are stil not mature and stable, the majority of which are applied onlyin vitro as cel implantation or subcutaneous implantation in smal animals. The above-mentioned methods stil need long-term comparative studies to confirm the feasibility in the tissue-engineered repair of organs.

Objective To investigate the effect of GH on proliferation of pancreatic cancer cells and observe the features of IGF-IGFBP3 pathway in the host after GH administration. Methods Pancreatic cancer cells (SW-1990,PANC-1 and P3) during exponential growth stage were harvested and cultured in medium containing growth hormone (50 ng/ml). After 24, 48 and 72 hours, cells were counted using a Coulter Counter. Thirty-five Athymic nude Balb/c mice were inoculated with SW-1990cells. When tumors became palpable after inoculation, animals were randomized to receive GH points (1 h, 2 h, 6 h, 24 after the last injection), plasma samples were gathered for subsequent ELISA determination and liver was rapidly incised for immune blotting analysis. Results The results revealed that GH stimulated cell growth in vitro. GH elevated levels of IGF-Ⅰ , Ⅱ at the 1st , 2nd , 6th hour after the last injection. GH augmented the expression of IGFBP3 in the liver of the host in vivo (1 h, 2 h, 6 h, 24 h, respectively). Conclusion Such proteins as IGF- Ⅰ and Ⅱ might be associated with mechanism of last effect of GH on tumor host. The up-regulation of IGFBP3 by GH administration in the host may help to explain the phenomena that GH doesn't accelerate growth of pancreatic tumor in vivo.

ObjectiveTo explore the feasibility, safety and clinical value of laparoscopic Rouxen-Y cystojejunostomy in the treatment of pancreatic pseudocyst. Method Four patients with pancreatic pseudocyst received totally laparoscopic pancreatic pseudocystojejunostomy. The data on intraoperative bleeding, operative time, postoperative time to get out of bed, time of first flatus/bowel motion, complication and duration of hospital stay were collected and analyzed retrospectively. ResultsAll operations were carried out successfully with laparoscopic surgery. The mean operative time was 90 min. The average intraoperative blood loss was 40 ml. The mean postoperative time to get out of bed was 1.5 d, and the mean time of first flatus/bowel motion was 2. 3 d. All patients recovered smoothly without any pancreatic fistula. The average hospital stay was 7 days. Fever, pancreatitis,adhesive intestinal obstruction and other complications did not occur. ConclusionsTotally laparoscopic Roux-en-Y pancreatic pseudocystojejunostomy was an efficacious, safe, and minimally invasive procedure.