Objective To investigate the effects of Ligustrazine on TNF-?-induced TGF-?1 and CTGF expression in human peritoneal mesothelial cells (HPMCs). Methods HPMCs were isolated from human omenta by trypsin digestion. Then,the subcultured HPMCs were divided into control group,TNF-?-induced (1 ?g/L) group and TNF-?-induced plus low-,medium-and high-dose Ligustrazine (10,20 and 40 mg/L Ligustrazine respectively) groups. The viability of HPMCs was measured by MTT assay. RT-PCR was used to detect the expressions of TGF-?1 and CTGF mRNAs in HPMCs. TGF-?1 and CTGF in supernatants were measured by ELISA. Cell protein concentration was measured by trace bicinchoninic acid (BCA) method to validate the ELISA assay results.ResultsLigustrazine significantly decreases TNF-?-induced TGF-?1 and CTGF expression in a dose-dependent manner at both protein and gene levels (P

Objective To investigate the effects of Ligustrazine on TNF-α-induced TGF-β and CTGF expression in human peritoneal mesothelial cells (HPMCs). Methods HPMCs were isolated from human omenta by trypsin di-gestion. Then, the subcultured HPMCs were divided into control group, TNF-α-induced (1 μg/L) group and TNF-α-induced plus low-, medium-and high-dose Ligustrazine (10, 20 and 40 mg/L Ligustrazine respectively) groups. The viability of HPMCs was measured by MTT assay. RT-PCR was used to detect the expressions of TGF-β1 and CTGF mRNAs in HPMCs. TGF-β1 and CTGF in supernatants were measured by ELISA. Cell protein concentration was measured by trace bicinchoninic acid (BCA) method to validate the ELISA assay results. Results Ligustrazine significantly decreases TNF-α-induced TGF-β1 and CTGF expression in a dose-dependent manner at both protein and gene levels ( P < 0. 05 ). In addition, medium-and high-dose Ligustrazine injection significantly ameliorates the viability of HPMCs inhibited by TNF-α ( P < 0. 05 ). Conclusion Ligustrazine inhibits expressions of TGF-β and CTGF of HPMCs in an inflammatory conditions.

To investigate the effects of ligustrazine injection on type I collagen, matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) expressions in human peritoneal mesothelial cells (HPMCs) cultured in high glucose conditions.

Objective To study the clinic effect of repairing the femoral head with the transposition of great trochanter bone flap pedicled with branch of transverse lateral circumflex femoral vascular Methods To opt the stage Ⅲ～Ⅳ cases of adult avascular necrosis of the femoral head, after cleared the pathological changes position, the transposition of greater trochanter bone flap pedicled with branch of transverse lateral circumflex femoral vascular were repaired the femoral head Results Twelve cases were subjected to a serial follow up (average 2 9 years). The function of hip joint were recover and the clinic good was seen. The excellent rate was 75 5% Conclusion The lack bone after the operation of avascular necrosis of the femoral head, appling with the transposition of greater trochanter bone flap pedicled with branch of transverse lateral circumflex femoral vascular to repair the femoral head, renew the function of hip joint Its an effective means to treat avascular necrosis of femoral head

Objective To evaluate the clinical application of high-frequency ultrasound-guided Mammotome Breast Biopsy System in the biopsy of breast microcalcification.Methods The sterotactic biopsy of microcalcification in breast was performed under the guidance of high-frequency ultrasonography in 24 patients.Results The location of the lesion was accurately determined in all the 24 patients.Pathological findings showed malignant breast tumors in 3 patients(12.5%) and benign breast diseases in 21 patients(87.5%).The malignant tumors included ductal carcinoma in situ in 2 patients and invasive ductal carcinoma in 1 patient.The benign diseases included cystic lobular hyperplasia in 9 patients,ductal hyperplasia and dilation in 6 patients,galactophore cirrhosis in 5 patients,and intraductal papilloma in 1 patient. Conclusions Use of the Mammotome Breast Biopsy System under the guidance of high-frequency ultrasonography is a safe and effective option for the diagnosis of impalpable breast lesions.

Objective To explore the influence of diabetes on the protective effect of ischemic preconditioning(IPC) on ischemic-reperfused(IR) myocardium of rat.Methods Sixty male SD rats(30 with diabetes and 30 without diabetes) were divided into six groups(10 each): non-diabetic rats control group(group A),non-diabetic rats IR group(group B),non-diabetic rats IPC group(group C),diabetic rats control group(group D),diabetic rats IR group(group E) and diabetic rats IPC group(group F).The isolated heart perfusion Langendorff models were established after rats were sacrificed.Isolated hearts of the two control groups were undergone a 90min perfusion without any other intervention;those of the two IR groups were undergone a 30min equilibration period,a 30min ischemia and a 30min reperfusion;those of the two IPC groups were undergone a 10min equilibration,then elicited by two cycles of 5min ischemia interspersed with 5min reperfusion prior to 30min ischemia and a 30min reperfusion.The recovery rates of the left ventricular function,such as cardiac output(CO) and left ventricular developed pressure(LVDP),and the maximum upstroke and decay velocities of left ventricular pressure(?dp/dtmax) were recorded.The activity of creatine kinase(CK) in coronary outflow,contents of malonyldialdehyde(MDA) and superoxide dismutase(SOD) in myocardium were detected,and myocardial water ratio were assessed.Results In non-diabetic rats IPC group,the activity of CK,content of MDA and water ratio of myocardium declined significantly,while the content of SOD increased and the recovery rates of CO,LVDP and ?dp/dtmax rose significantly compared with that in non-diabetic rats IR group(P0.05).Conclusion Diabetes may inhibit the protective effect of ischemic preconditioning on ischemic reperfused rat heart.

Microbial nitrilases have attracted increasing attention in nitrile hydrolysis for carboxylic acid production in recent years. A bacterium with nitrilase activity was isolated and identified as Pseudomonas putida CGMCC3830 based on its morphology, physiological and biochemical characteristics, as well as 16S rRNA gene sequence. The nitrilase production was optimized by varying culture conditions using the one-factor-at-a-time method and response surface methodology. Glycerol 13.54 g/L, tryptone 11.59 g/L, yeast extract 5.21 g/L, KH2PO4 1 g/L, NaCl 1 g/L, urea 1 g/L, initial pH 6.0 and culture temperature 30 degrees C were proved to be the optimal culture conditions. It resulted in the maximal nitrilase production of 36.12 U/mL from 2.02 U/mL. Investigations on substrate specificity demonstrate P. putida nitrilase preferentially hydrolyze aromatic nitriles. When applied in nicotinic acid synthesis, 2 mg/mL P. putida cells completely hydrolyzed 20.8 g/L 3-cyanopyridine into nicotinic acid in 90 min. The results indicated P. putida CGMCC3830 displayed potential for industrial production of nicotinic acid.
Aminohydrolases ; biosynthesis ; Culture Media ; Hydrolysis ; Niacin ; biosynthesis ; Nitriles ; metabolism ; Pseudomonas putida ; enzymology ; Pyridines ; metabolism ; RNA, Ribosomal, 16S ; genetics ; Substrate Specificity ; Temperature

From the perspective of portable monitoring devices,we use an analog front-end AFE4490 design a module of Non-invasive blood oxygen measurement, used to collect human pulse wave signal and peak (valley) value detection and then use the principles of non-invasive oximetry calculated oxygen saturation (SPO2). This design of noninvasive oximetry module has the characteristics of small size, low power consumption, and the results of test show that the measurement of oxygen saturation are correct.
Heart Rate ; Humans ; Oximetry ; instrumentation ; methods ; Oxygen ; blood

Objective To evaluate the complications after trans-vaginal mesh-augmented pelvic floor reconstruction in treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP).MethodsFrom February 2007 to October 2009,vaginal mesh procedures were performed on 91 women with POP stage Ⅲ-Ⅳ in Pekiug University Third Hospital.The operative complications were studied.Results Ninety patients underwent successful surgery among 91 patients.Follow-up rate was 94％ (85/90) at a median follow-up of 28.4 ( 15 -44) months.One patient underwent intraoperative organ injuries,and 10 patients had postoperation mesh-related complications.The rate of mesh-related complications was 2％ ( 2/85 ),2％ ( 2/85 ),4％ ( 3/85 ),4％ ( 3/85 ) on 6,6 - 12,12 -24 and more than 24 months following up,respectively.Seven patients underwent conservative treatment and the symptoms were improved.Three patients underwent the second surgery,and the symptoms were cured or relieved.Conclusion The incidence of mesh-related complications was low,and interventions were effective in vaginal mesh procedure.

Objective To evaluate the practical value of procaleitonin(PCT)in diagnosis of pneumonia in patients after kidney transplantation.Method A total of 102 patients with pneumonia after kidney transplantation were reviewed.According to the diagnostic criteria of pathogens of pneumonia,32 patients were enrolled in bacterial group and 70 patients in non-bacterial group.The data of the PCT level and the C-reactive protein (CRP) level of the two groups were determined and compared with each other.Results There was significant difference in PCT level between bacterial pneumonia patients after kidney transplantation and non-bacterial pneumonia patients group (P<0.01).The difference in CRP level between bacterial pneumonia patients after kidney transplantation and non-bacterial pneumonia patients group was not significant (P>0.05).The changes of PCT level and the CRP level in 32 patients with bacterial pneumonia after kidney transplantation were not significant (P>0.05),and they were not associated with each other.Conclusions Monitoring the PCT level in patients with bacterial pneumonia after kidney transplantation would have an obviously clinical significance in diagnostic value.