Apoptosis ; drug effects ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Cell Proliferation ; drug effects ; Flavonoids ; pharmacology ; Humans ; Isoflavones ; chemistry ; Leukemia, Promyelocytic, Acute ; pathology ; Tretinoin ; pharmacology

Objective To study the expression and its significance of Platelet-derived growth factor(PDGF) and Collagen type Ⅰ (Col- Ⅰ) mRNA in hepatic tissue in mice exposed to arsenic in drinking water. Methods Fifty mice were divided into control group, sodium arsenite group(iAs3+ group, 300 mg/L) and sodium arsenate group (iAs5+ group, 300mg/L) at random. The mice were sacrificed after 10 months for liver function test (ALT, AST and GLB examined by automatic biochemical analyzer) and pathologic examinations. Masson staining and immunohistochemical SABC methods were used. Through the result of Masson staining fibrosis semi-quantitative analysis of the fibrosis number was carried out in the per unit area. Using immuonhistochemical SABC methods, the expression of PDGF and Col- Ⅰ was detected. Results ①Serum ALT was statistically significant among control group [(36.67±3.51) U/L], iAs3+ group[(61.46±13.85) U/L] and iAs5+ group[(43.31±4.21) U/L, F= 6.56, P < 0.05], especially between the control and iAs3+ group (P < 0.05) ;Serum AST had a statistical significance among control group [(135.00 ± 20.42)U/L], iA3+ group [(510.86 ± 59.01)U/L] and iAs5+ group[(258.93 ± 22.40) U/L, F= 83.36, P < 0.05] ;Serum GLB had no statistical significance among control group [(20.86 ± 0.61)g/L], iAs3+ group [(26.94± 3.73)g/L] and iAs5+ group[(24.59 ± 5.27)g/L, F = 2.80, P < 0.05]. ②Masson staining revealed notable liver cell necrosis, regeneration, infiltration of inflammatory cells in portal area. Masson staining Semi-quantitative results showed significantly increasing size of fibrosis in model group. Compared with control group(0.069 ± 0.013) and iAs5+ group(0.143 ± 0.122), fiber hyperplasia of iAs3+ group(0.192 ± 0.108) had statistical significance (F = 1.91, P < 0.05). ③Immunohistochemistry results showed higher expression of PDGF in the portal area, sepetal and preisinus cells in model group. The heavy expression of Col- Ⅰ distributed in the surrounding of blood vessels and bile duet and along portal wall extensting to the liver in model group. Semi-quantitative results showed that PDGF among control group(202.79 ± 7.46), iAs3+ group(174.38 ± 7.71) and iAs5+ group(177.64 ± 7.81) had a statistical significance(F= 102.91, P < 0.05);Col-Ⅰ had a statistical significance among control group(200.11 ± 7.46), iAs3+ group (176.47±10.20) and iAs5+ group (177.378 ±7.948, F = 78.51, P < 0.05). Conclusions Exposed in oral drinking arsenic, mice can develop hepatic injury and hepatic fibrosis. The PDGF and Col-Ⅰ play significant effects on the process of hepatic fibrosis caused by oral drinking arsenic exposed mice.

OBJECTIVEThis study aims to construct a long-term, osteogenesis-targeting HU-308 drug delivery implant by the layer-by-layer electrostatic self-assembly (LBL) technique, and observe the features of its delayed release in vitro.

METHODSA heparin (Hep) and chitosan (Chi) multilayer was coated on pure titanium using the LBL technique, and the titanium implants were dipped into the solution to load HU-308. The amount of loaded drug and release rates were measured using a UV-Vis spectrophotometer. The relationships between the loading efficiency, release time, and multilayer films were evaluated. The morphology of all the multilayers was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM).

RESULTSThe results showed that the Hep/Chi self-assembly multilayer was gradually fabricated on the titanium surface. HU-308 was successfully loaded on the titanium implants. The amount of loaded drug increased with the amount of multilayer films, except in the T20 group. In vitro drug release study showed that drug release was more difficult in the system with thicker films, and large amounts of multilayer films decreased the release speed. Both SEM and AFM measurements showed typical LBL deposition of Hep and Chi.

CONCLUSIONThe HU-308 drug delivery implant is successfully fabricated via LBL technology. It could provide sustained release of HU-308 over 30 d. This type of implant may provide a new possi- bility of promoting implant-bone osseointegration for osteoporotic patients.

Accidents, Occupational ; Humans ; Work Schedule Tolerance

To reduce the mismatching and non-matching in the protein two-dimension electrophoresis (2-DE) images, we proposed an auto-matching algorithm based on gray hierarchical and geometric blocking in this study. Firstly, protein spots in the gel images were divided into groups by gray level and geometric position, and then a method based on shape context and normalized correlation was used for coarse matching in protein spots. Secondly, matched pairs in coarse matching were set as feature points, and the precise matching in the rest of not matched protein spots was accomplished by the method of geometric correlation and similarity criterion. Finally, local affine transformation was used in the verification of matching results to remove non-matching and mis-matching points. The algorithm was applied to different 2-DE gel images. The results showed that the new matching algorithm could reduce the non-matching and mis-matching spots, and increase the matching accuracy.
Algorithms ; Electrophoresis, Gel, Two-Dimensional ; Image Processing, Computer-Assisted ; Proteins ; analysis

Objective To explore the CT manifestations of splenic artery aneurysm (SAA)in patients with liver cirrhosis,and its relationship with degree of cirrhosis.Methods SAA in 61 patients were confirmed from total 2 024 patients with liver cirrhosis but without hepatoma,and the clinic and CT data were retrospectively analyzed.Results SAA incidence rate of 3.0% (13.6% of women,1.5% of men,9.3% of portal hypertension and 10.2% of hypersplenotrophy)was observed in patients with liver cirrhosis. Multiple SAAs usually were showed with large round lesions (>1.0 cm)in the middle and distal segment of splenic artery and small fusiform ones (≤1.0 cm)in the branches of splenic artery (P =0.000).With the gradual deterioration of cirrhosis produce,the number and size of large aneurysms in proximal segment of splenic artery and number of small ones were increased with more inci-dence rates of calcification of aneurysm wall,haematoma of peri-aneurysm,mural thrombosis in SAA,megalosplenia/infarction of spleen and phlebeurysma (P =0.000).Conclusion Higher incidence rate of SAA in female patients with liver cirrhosis,portal hy-pertension and hypersplenotrophy is observed.CT can show well the location,number,size,shape and other features of SAA and portal hypertension,CT findings are correlated with the degree of cirrhosis,which may help for the treatment.

Objective To explore the effect of TCM differentiated treatment and nursing on patients with multiple myeloma and blood stasis.Methods Two hundred and thirteen patients with multiple myeloma and blood stasis were managed with TCM differentiated treatment and nursing.The blood-stasis score was compared before the treatment and two curative courses after the treatment.Result The blood-stasis score significantly decreased after treatment(P<0.01).Conclusions TCM differentiated treatment with diet instruction and emotional comfort can improve the symptom of multiple myeloma with blood stasis,promote the life quality of the patients.

Objective To investigate the feasibility and safety of autologous tumor tissue lysate loading den-dritic cells(DC) for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Methods The monocytes-derived DC were induced and antigen loaded with tumor tissue lysate to produce DC vaccine. Vaccination and clinical observation were conducted in 12 HCC patients for 41 times. Results The average output of DC was 1.69×107(1.69×107±9.44×106>) from 90 ml peripheral blood. 63.41% (26/41)patients appeared to develop delayed-type hypersensitivity after intradermal injection. After an average of 9 months follow up, 1 patient out of 4 recurrence and metastasis pa- tients survived for 17 months. The other three patients progressed. Out of 8 patients undergoing immunotherapy post- operatively,6 patients had no signs of recurrence and the others were found to have liver rceurrence and progression. Conclusion DC based immunotherapy is safe and feasible,with no side effects,which can be applied in the immu- notherapy strategy of HCC patients.

Objective To evaluate the curative effect of selective window decompression surgery for over 80-year-old patients with mul-tiple segment lumbar spinal stenosis. Methods The patients received the operation through posterior median approach. The location of le-sions were determined according to patients' symptom,physical examination and imaging examination,the selective window decompression sur-gery was performed in patients,JOA scoring method was used to evaluating the effect of surgery. Results In the recent follow-up of first 6 months after surgery,the response rate of 52 patients with follow-up was 100%. During the mid-term follow-up after 24~36 months,the re-sponse rate of 47 patients with follow-up is 90. 4%,the average follow-up time was 30. 4 months. The preoperative JOA score and postopera-tive score were (6. 93 +0. 52) and (11. 98 +0. 72) respectively,of which 40 cases achieved optimal standard (76. 9%),10 cases (19. 2%) achieved a good standard,2 cases reached the standard (3. 9%),the excellent rate was 96. 1%. The JOA score of mid-term fol-low-up was (12. 06 +0. 46),of which 36 cases reached optimal standard (76. 6%),10 cases achieved a good standard (21. 3%), but standard was in 1 case (2. 1%),the excellent rate was 97. 9%. The difference of JOA scores was statistically significant (P<0. 01). Con-clusion Selective windowing decompression has the advantages of small trauma,short recovery time and satisfied curative effect,which is suitable for elderly patients with lumbar spinal stenosis.

Objective To evaluate how to select operation procedures for different CT manifestation of splenic artery aneurysm ( SAA) with posthepatitic cirrhosis. Methods In 61 cases with SAA,the CT manifestation ( location,number,size,portal vein,varicose vein,proxi-mal splenorenal shunt and spleen changes) of SAA,clinical features of cases,and operation approach were were retrospectively analyzed. Re-sults 4 patients who have the primary tumors located in the distal splenic artery with diameter 1. 0~2. 0 cm,spleen kidney shunt and mega-losplenia were given aortic aneurysm exclusion and branch aneurysms embolism by stages. Amiong the 15 cases of tumors resection,splenecto-my and devascularization,there were 4 cases of the primary tumors located in the middle of splenic artery and 11 cases in the distal splenic artery. There were 15 cases whose diameter of the primary tumor were lager than 2. 0 cm and 13 cases whose diameter of the primary tumor were 1. 0~2. 0 cm. There were 4 cases of cavernous transformation of portal vein,5 cases of splenic and gastric varices,15 cases of esophage-al and gastric varices,4 cases of splenic and gastric venous shunt,15 cases of megalosplenia and 4 cases of splenic infarction. Tumors resec-tion and branch aneurysms embolism by stages were conducted in 7 cases. The primary tumors located in the proximal splenic artery occured in 7cases,and the diameter of the primary tumor were 1. 0~2. 0 cm occured in 7 cases. Esophageal and gastric varices occured in 2 cases and splenomegaly occured in 7 cases. And there were 4 cases whose diameter of the tumor were 1. 0~2. 0 cm were given tumor resection and re-construction of splenic artery and continuity, including 1 case of proximal splenic artery,2 cases of medial splenic artery and 1 case of distal splenic artery. Conclusion Operation procedures were confirmed by CT findings such as location,number,size,portal vein,varicose vein, proximal splenorenal shunt and spleen changes of SAA combined with age,gender,body mass index and history.