Objective: To analyze chromosome aberrations in bladder transitional cell carcinoma with exfoliated cells, and to evaluate the clinical value of fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) in bladder cancer. Methods: FISH was performed using centromeric probes of 3, 7, 17 and locus probe of p16 to examine chromosome aberrations of exfoliated cells of 56 bladder cancer patients and 20 healthy controls to analyze the correlation of chromosome aberration with the pathological features of bladder cancer. The urine cytology of the 56 bladder cancer patients was performed. Results: The rates of aneuploidy of chromosomes 3, 7, and 17 were 58.9%, 39.3%, 58.9% and 75.0% for aberration of p16 in exfoliated cells from the 56 bladder cancer patients. All of the aberrations had no correlation with tumor stage (P>0.05). The aberrations of chromosomes 3, 7, and 17 were significantly correlated with pathological grade (P<0.05). The sensitivity of the 4 chromosome probes for detecting bladder cancer was 80.4%. The detection rate of FISH was obviously higher than that of udne cytology. Conclusion: Chromosome aberration is correlated with the growth of bladder cancer. The detection of FISH has significance for early di-agnosis, prognosis evaluation, and recurrence monitoring of bladder cancer.

Objective To evaluate the value of susceptibility-weighted imaging (SWI)sequence in the diagnosis of metastatic en-cephaloma pre and after radiotherapy by comparing the appearance of the SWI and contrast-enhanced T1-weighted imaging(T1 WI). Methods Thirty-eight lung cancer patients with brain metastases underwent SWI and contrast-enhanced T1-weighted imaging re-spectively before and 2-3 months after radiotherapy.Evaluated the two methods by score(the score ranged from 0-3,0 represen-ted no showing,1 represented not showing clearly,2 represented could judging,3 represented showing obviously).Results Before radiotherapy,SWI detected 1 61 lesions of metastases and could obviously show tumor vascular in brain metastases (mean score 2.73±0.05).Contrast-enhanced T1 WI detected 1 61 lesions(mean score 1.93±0.04 ).SWI showed significantly higher score than enhanced T1 WI(P <0.05)through paired sample t test.After radiotherapy,SWI found 98 lesions (mean score 1.47±0.1 1 )and en-hanced T1 WI found 140 lesions (mean score 1.80±0.07),enhanced T1 WI had significantly higher score than SWI(P <0.05).Con-clusion SWI is superior to contrast-enhanced T1 WI to show the metastases before radiotherapy and can show tumor vascular in brain metastases obviously.SWI is inferior to enhanced T1 WI after radiotherapy.It has some value and may provide a new method for evaluating effects of radiotherapy.

Objective:To observe the inhibition of Chuanhong Baliu Paste on S180 tumor and investigate its apoptotic induction. Methods:60 mice were divided into 5 groups randomly after inoculating S180 tumor. S180-bearing mice were smeared with different dosages of Chuanhong Baliu Paste respectively on skin of right armpit. Model group was administrated with normal sodium and positive group was injected intraperitoneally with Cyclophosphamide (25mg/kg) respectively. The growth inhibition was evaluated; apoptotic cells were detected by DNA agarose gelelectrophoresis and flow cytometry. The expression of Caspase-3 was determined by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction method. Results:Compared with model group,Chuanhong Baliu Paste could signifi cantly inhibit the growth of S180 (P

[Objective] To search a suitable preoperative intestinal cleansing method for the operation of colon and rectum. [Methods] A randomized controlled trial was applied in 70 cases before colic and rectal operations. Group A was give:n decoction of Folium Cassiae for oral use and saline enema and Group B was treated with saline enema only. The effect on intestinal cleansing was observed during the operation. [Results] In Group A, 26 cases were remarkably effective in intestinal cleansing, 8 effective, and 1 ineffective and 14, 16 and 5 in Group B respectively ( P

Object To compare the hupzine A (Hup A) in Huperzia serrata (Thunb.) Trev. obtained by different extracting methods and investigate the amount of alkaloids and the content of Hup A from different parts of the plants and from different places. Methods Using HPLC for the determination of Hup A. Results The content of Hup A in the stem and leaf is richer than that in the root. The content of Hup A from Guizhou, Guangdong and Anhui Provinces is 0.018%, 0.021% and 0.020% repectively; The difference of extract method of Hup A is no prominence. Conclusion The content of Hup A in the ground is richer than that of underground, and there are some difference in the content of Hup A obtained from different places.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of wet compress with herbs for cetuximab correlative erythra. Methods Forty-two patients received radiochemotherapy combined with cetuximab were randomly divided into two groups. The 23 patients in the experimental group received one-week wet compress with 5g/100ml flos lonicerae twice to five times per day. While the 19 patients in the control group were given wet compress with tepid water. The efficacy on day 3 and day 7 were observed. Results The efficacy on erythra was better in the experimental group than that of control group P<0.05. Conclusion The wet compress with flos lonicerae is effective,safe and economical for the treatment of cetuximab correlative erythra,which is deserved to be applied in clinical practice.

Objective:To evaluate the clinical outcomes of patients after intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) for hepatocellu-lar carcinoma (HCC) with portal vein tumor thrombosis (PVTT) or inferior vena cava tumor thrombosis (IVTT). Methods:A registry data-base of 41 patients treated with IMRT for HCC with PVTT or IVTT in Radiotherapy Center of No.3 Hospital of Beijing Chinese People Armed Police Forces between January 2013 and May 2015 were analyzed retrospectively. The biological effective dose of radiation was ranged 48-94Gy. Short-term effects and prospective efficacy were observed. Log-rank test, Cox regression were used for survival analysis and prognostic factor identification. Results: Grade 2 or higher level gastrointestinal reaction was observed in 12 patients (29.3%). Hematological toxicity was observed in 11 patients (26.8%), and radiation-induced liver disease was observed in 6 patients (14.6%). We found that 29.3%of patients achieved a complete response and 31.7%of patients achieved a partial response. The stable and progressive disease rates were 39.0%and 0.0%, respectively. Median patient survival was 11 months, and the 1-year survival rate was 34.1%. The significant independent variables associated with the overall survival included Child-Pugh grade, AFP test, and CHE lev-el. Conclusion:IMRT is a safe and effective treatment for PVTT or IVTT in patients with HCC.

Inflammation response is the most crucial link in the pathogeneses of spinal cord injury (SCI),and is the basis of secondary damage. NF-κB Signalling pathway is activated excessively after SCI,so that numerous NF-κB possessing biological activities is quickly translocated into the nuclear and regulates the target genes,resulting in heightened inflammation and further tissue damage. Suppressing NF-κB signalling pathway and controlling inflammation response effectively are effective approaches to promoting SCI repair. It is found that curcumin has multiple target molecules to suppress NF-κB signalling pathway,block the excessive activation of NF-κB and reduce the expression of proinflammation cytokines,which plays an important role in SCI repair. This article discusses NF-κB signalling pathway,the contribution of NF-κB signalling pathway to SCI and the role of curcumins inhibition of NF-κB signalling pathway in SCI.

Phthaloyl dichloride (1)was reacted with LiAlSeH2 to give benzo[c]selenophene-1;3-dione (2);which was treated with the Grignard reagents to generate hydroxyl compounds 3a-3h.These compounds were finally converted to target products 4a-4h by treatment with hydriodic acid.The structures of 4a-4h were confirmed by MS and 1 H NMR.Their inhibitory activity against adenosine diphosphate (ADP)-induced platelet aggregation was evaluated by Born′s turbidimetric assay;free radical scavenging activity was assayed by xanthine oxidasemethod and 1;10-phenanthroline spectrophotometric method.It was found that compound 4 f displayed more potent inhibi-tory effect on platelet aggregation than 3-n-butylphthalide and comparable hydroxyl free radical scavenging activity in vitro to that of edaravone.Therefore;compound 4 f might be the candidate for further investigation.

Objective To evaluate the protective effect of propofol on liver in severely scalded rabbits.Methods Twenty healthy male New Zealand rabbits, aged 3-4 months, weighing 2.3-2.5 kg, were randomly divided into either scald group (group S, n =10) or propofol group (group P, n =10).Thirty percent of the total body surface was shaved chemically with 10％ sodium sulphate and then exposed to 98 ℃ water for 20 s to produce third degree thermal injury at the back and buttocks of anesthetized rats.In group P, propofol was injected at a dose of 1.5 mg/kg at 1 h after scald, followed by an infusion of 4 mg· kg-1 · h 1 for4 h.The equal volume of normal saline was given in groupS.Before scald (T1), at 1 h after scald (T2) , and at 6, 12 and 24 h after administration of propofol or normal saline (T3-5) , blood samples were taken from the internal jugular vein for determination of serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) activity (by lactate dehydrogenase method), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activity (by MDH), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) concentrations (by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay).The rabbits were sacrificed at T5, and their livers were removed and cut into sections which were stained with haematoxylin and eosin and examined under microscope.Results The serum ALT and AST activities and TNF-α concentrations were significantly higher at T2-5 than at T1.Compared with the values at T2, the serum ALT and AST activities and TNF-α concentrations in group S and serum TNF-α concentrations in group P were significantly increased at T3-5, and no significant change was found in the serum ALT and AST activities at T3-5 in group P.Compared with group S, the serum ALT and AST activities and TNF-α concentrations were significantly decreased at T3 5, and the pathological changes were mitigated in group P.Conclusion Propofol provides protective effect on liver in severely scalded rabbits.