Objective: To observe the effects of reliving cancerous pain with mitomycin C(MMC). Method:Sixteen patients with terminal cancerous pain received epidural, sacral or neuroplexus administration of MMC 4-8mg (concentration:1-2mg/ml) once a day or every other day, lasting 3-4times and degree of pain relief was evaluated. In different concentration solutions of MMC and normal saline, the pathologic changes of separated nerve of live body in sharp dissection, immersed for 1-24hours (37℃), was observed under microscope. Result: All patients got a good pain relief for 2-6 weeks, nine of them did not required any narcotic analgesic, the other cases needed analgesics, but the dosage required was reduced by 1/2-1/3 and adverse effects did not occur. Pathologic results showed that nerve fiber atrophy appeared with range disturbance, neurilemma changes were dominated by fatty degeneration. Conclusion: MMC can relive cancerous pain,through producing fatty degeneration of neurilemma to reduce excitatory transmission and alleviating nervous constriction of tumor.

ObjectiveTo detect the instabilities of DNA and chromosome in gastric carcinoma. Methods A total of 33 gastric cancer specimens were analyzed by RAPD(random amplified polymorphic DNA) PCR with nine 10-base arbitrary primers for detecting instabilities of DNA and chromosome. ResultsSample 5 and 3 showed the highest genomic changes and that there were significant differences in the ability of each primer to detect genomic instability ranging from 21% to 85%.ConclusionsThe genetic instabilities often concentrated on some special loci of chromosome e.g. repetitive sequences. It is difficult to influence the result of cancer treatment in gene therapy targeting at only one oncogene or tumor suppressor gene because of the extensive DNA variations occurred during the progression of tumor.

The relationship between genetic polymorphisms and onset or development of disease have become a hot point in medical research presently. So as to study the distribution of genetic polymorphisms of stroke associated genes in different people will aid to deepen cognition to pathogenic mechanism of stroke and heighten prevention and cure ability to this disease. The article summarizes the progress in genetic polymorphisms of some stroke associated genes (MTHFR,ACE,AGT,ApoE,eNOS).

Objective To investigate the causes and preventive measures of recurrent pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Methods From January 2000 to January 2006,168 patients developed recurrent pain after LC. The pain was caused by non-incisional wound,postoperative complications,relapse of preoperative symptoms,cholecystitis complicated with gallbladder stones,or other diseases. The data of the cases were reviewed in this study. Results Among the cases,24 patients had neck and shoulder pain,and 5 cases complained of puncture pain; 71 cases showed consistent abdominal pain,among which 28 had bile leak; 23 developed secondary common bile duct stones,6 suffered from acute pancreatitis,and 8 had residual cholecystitis or cholecystic stones; inferior hepatic space inflammatory fluid was detected in 5 cases,duodenal bulbar ulcer in 1 case; and 32 cases suffered from paroxysmal pain in the abdominal cavity,9 of them were diagnosed as bowel hyperperistalsis,and 23 had biliary dyskinesia; 31 patients had jaundice complicated with abdominal pain,right focal dilation of the intrahepatic bile duct was detected in 7 of them,residual stones in the extra hepatic bile duct in 11 cases,ampullary carcinoma in 2 cases,carcinoma in the inferior bile duct in 1 case,and ascariasis of the biliary tract in 2 cases; two patients developed abdominal pain because of abdominal distension,and one was induced by severe nausea and vomiting. In this series,the symptoms were relieved in all of the cases,86 of them were cured by a second operation or ERCP plus EST,and the other 82 received conversational therapy. The patient was followed up for 1 to 36 months,during the period,no complications occurred. Conclusions The causes of recurrent pain after LC involve in each component of perioperation procedures.

Objective To discuss the effect of Ginsenoside-Rg combined with oxaliplatin and sorafenib on hepatic carcinoma cell apoptosis. Method Ginsenoside-Rg, oxaliplatin and sorafenib were divided into single drug group, two drugs group and three drugs group to act on hepatic carcinoma cell. Multiplication, prophase apoptosis, middle and advanced stage apoptosis were observed. Results To combine three drugs could improve hepatic carcinoma cell inhibition ratio, apoptosis ratio, apoptotic index compared to those of two drugs group or single drugs group(P<0.01). Conclusion To combine Ginsenoside-Rg, oxaliplatin and sorafenib can improve hepatic carcinoma cell inhibition ratio.

Objective To study the effect of rehabilitation in stroke patients with dysphagia. Methods 31 cases with dysphagia were randomly divided into rehabilitation group (17 cases) and control group (14 cases). Two groups were given same basic therapy on the whole, while the early rehabilitation was performed on the patients in rehabilitation group three times a day for 3 weeks. We compared assessment score of dysphagia by VFSS (videofluoroscopic swallowing study), and observed serum potassium, sodium, albumin levels and the incidence of inhalation-pneumonia in two groups before and after treatment. Results VFSS score (7.2?2.1) of rehabilitation group was markedly higher than before treatment (4.0?1.9) and control group (4.7?2.1)(all P0.05).Conclusions Rehabilitation has a remarkable effect on stroke patients with dysphagia.

The rat model of multi-infarct was adopted in this study to elucidate the protective mechanism of Sailuotong capsule (Sailuotong) in recovery period of multiple cerebral infarction. The effects of Sailuotong on levels of Glu, GABA and the expression of NMDA receptor subtypes including NR1, NR2A and NR2B, were detected. The multi-infarct model rats were established by injecting embolizing microsphere via internal carotid artery, and were given Sailuotong treatment (16.5 and 33.0 mg x kg(-1)) for 60 days. The pathological changes in brain ultrastructure were observed by transmission electron microscope. The levels of Glu and GABA in brain tissue were measured with high performance liquid chromatography. The expression of NMDA receptors including NR1, NR2A and NR2B in neurons was evaluated by immunohistochemical staining. Compared with the sham rats, abnormal changes were observed in ultrastructures of neurons, neuroglia cells and synapses of model rat brains. Moreover, significant decrease of Glu and GABA, as well as the elevated expression of NR1, NR2A and NR2B were detected in brain tissues. Sailuotong (16.5 and 33.0 mg x kg(-1)) could improve ultrastructure of cerebral tissue, facilitate synthesis of Glu and GABA, and down-regulate expression of NR1, NR2A and NR2B in neurons. The results demonstrated that Sailuotong could exert neuroprotective effects to some extent in the recovery phase of multiple cerebral infarction by promoting expression of NMDA receptors and synthesis of Glu and GABA.

This study was aimed to observe the effect ofRong-Shuan (RS) capsule on rodent tolerance against cerebral ischemia, hypoxia and cerebral reserve capacity, which was related to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. Acute cerebral ischemia and anoxia models were established by permanent left carotid artery ligation on C57 BL/6 mice and hypoxia inhalation (O2?N2 = 8?92) for 15 min. Duodenal administration of RS capsule at different doses (100, 200 or 400 mg·kg-1) or saline were given 10 min after ischemia onset. The local brain blood circulation changes and neurobehavioral function were evaluated 24 h after ischemia onset. SD rats were given RS capsule at different doses (75, 150, 300 mg·kg-1) or saline. The effect of RS capsule on improvement of microcirculation disturbance induced by high molecular dextran was observed. The results showed that compared with the sham operation group, the brain blood circulation in the model group was significantly decreased; the cerebral infarction area increased; and the behavioral score after cerebral hypoxia was significantly increased (P < 0.05, orP < 0.01). Meanwhile, after the injection of high molecular dextran among rats in the model group, the cerebral leptomeninx microcirculation was obviously slowed down at 3 timepoints, which were 10, 20 and 30 min. Compared with the model group, RS capsule (400 mg·kg-1) can significantly increase the local blood circulation in the brain of mice, improve behavioral disturbance, reduce cerebral ischemia area (P< 0.05, orP < 0.01). RS capsule can also improve blood flow velocity and flow pattern in cerebral leptomeninx microcirculation disturbance induced by high molecular dextran at different timepoints (P < 0.05, orP < 0.01). It was concluded that RS capsule can increase the tolerance against cerebral ischemia, hypoxia and cerebral reserve capacity in order to protect the neural tissues to promote neuronal recovery.

This study was aimed to observe behavioral changes of post-stroke depression (PSD) rats, and to assess effect ofJie-Du Tong-Luo(JDTL) capsule onqi-supplementing and depression-relieving. Microspheres were injected from external carotid artery of rats under anesthesia to prepare the multiple cerebral infarction. Aftermid long term feeding, PSD rat model was established. Then, open-field test (OFT), tail suspension test (TST), forced swimming test (FST) and glucose preference test were employed to study behavioral changes of rats. The results showed that rats suffered multiple cerebral infarction after mid long term feeding formed PSD, which were indicated by reduced food consume, slow body weight increasing, reduction of spontaneous movement and inquiry activity, prolonged accumulative immobility time in TST, FST and lowered glucose preference, compared with rats in the normal group. Compared with the model group, rats in the JDTL capsule group andBu-Chang Xin-Nao-Tonggroup showed larger body weight increase, higher scores in OFT, reduced immobility time in TST, FST, and elevated glucose preference. It was concluded that JDTL capsule had significant efficacy on rats’ body weight, behavior and glucose preference, which might be its pharmacological basis onqi-supplementing and depression-relieving.

Objective To investigate the effects of stress on the methylation of brain derived neurotrophic factor gene in the patients with major depressive disorder (MDD),and to investigate the relationship between BDNF gene methylation and MDD.Methods 47 cases of MDD were divided into MDD stress group (n=24) and MDD non stress group(n=23) while 27 health subjects were collected as normal control group.The methylation status of CpG island in the promoter region of BDNF gene in peripheral blood was detected by the method of heavy hydrogen and hydrogen sulfate.SPSS17.0 statistical software package was used to analyze the data.The differences of 19 CpG methylation rates and the overall level of methylation rates of three groups were analyzed.Results The CpG overall methylation rates (median,interquartile range) of MDD stress group,MDD non stress group and normal control group was 189.150 (7.575),188.500 (400)and 480.200(770) respectively,and the difference was statistically significant (P＜0.01).There was no significant difference in the overall methylation rate of CpG in the MDD stress group compared with MDD non stress group (P＞0.05).The CpG methylation rates (mean± SD or median,interquartile range) of three groups were detected as follows:CpG-1:2.600(0.275),2.700 (0.400),6.500(0.800);CpG-2:3.350(0.650),3.300(0.800),14.600(1.500);CpG-3:1.596±0.363,1.543±0.400,4.581 ±0.437;CpG-4:1.779±0.516,1.522±0.329,4.033 ±0.529;CpG-5:0.900 (0.575),0.800 (0.600),5.700 (1.500);CpG-6:6.258 ± 0.805,6.213 ±0.944,14.589±0.819;CpG-7:10.667±0.894,10.283± 1.006,15.000±0.763;CpG-8:16.421 ±0.697,16.330±0.775,24.796±0.547;CpG-9:4.713±0.565,4.891 ±0.554,28.826±0.679;CpG-10:10.254±0.902,10.378±0.777,11.381±0.538;CpG-11:24.125±2.301,24.170±2.613,37.474± 1.579;CpG-12:5.442±0.641,5.596±1.117,12.141 ±0.940;CpG-13:4.150(1.150),4.200(1.000),61.700(4.800);CpG-14:5.500±0.544,5.717±0.568,6.378±0.397;CpG-15:3.700 (0.700),4.100(1.000),63.300(2.500);CpG-16:8.200 (1.775),8.100(1.500),75.200(3.300);CpG-17:3.250(0.550),3.300(0.800),34.600(5.000);CpG-18:1.988±0.279,1.939±0.259,2.330±0.207;CpG-19:35.338±2.421,35.187±2.259,65.941 ±2.692.16 CpG methylation rates of 19 CpG were higher in MDD stress group and MDD non stress group.Compared with the normal control group,the difference was statistically significant (P＜0.01).There was no significant difference in CpG methylation rate between MDD stress group and MDD non stress group (P＞0.05).Conclusion The overall methylation rate of CpG in BDNF gene promoter region is closely related with MDD,which may affect the incidence of MDD.There was no correlation between CpG methylation in BDNF gene promoter region and MDD,and stressful life events may not be the direct cause of CpG methylation in BDNF gene promoter region in patients with MDD.