BACKGROUND:It has been demonstrated that there are different expressions of fatty acid binding proteins (FABPs) in most malignant tumors such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, liver cancer, lung carcinoma and bladder carcinoma;therefore, FABPs are closely related to the occurrence, metastasis, invasion and drug resistance of malignant tumors. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of fatty acid binding protein-5 (FABP-5) silencing on the proliferation, invasion and apoptosis of U251 cel s (human glioma cel s). METHODS:siRNA molecules targeting the mRNA of FABP-5 was designed and chenical y synthesized, which was transiently transfected into U251 cel s. U251 cel s were divided into three groups:Lv-shRNA-FABP-5 was added into FABP-5-shRNA group, LV-shRNA-NC added into negative control group, and blank control group underwent normal culture. mRNA and protein expressions of FABP-5 were detected by RT-PCR and western blot assay, respectively. The cel proliferation in vitro was determined by cel counting kit-8 assay, the cel cycle, apoptosis and expressions of CD44+and CD133+were detected by flow cytometry, and the apoptosis was observed using TUNEL staining. RESULTS AND COUNCLUSION:mRNA and protein expressions of FABP-5 in the FABP-5-shRNA group were significantly lower than those in the negative control and blank control groups. Compared with the negative control and blank control groups, the cel growth rate was significantly decreased, the cel cycle arrested in the G0/G1 phase, and the cel number in the S phase was decreased, and moreover, the proportion of CD44+/CD133+expression was significantly decreased in the FABP-5-shRNA group (P<0.05). Besides, compared with the negative control and blank control groups, the apoptosis rate was significantly increased, and the cel proliferation and invasiveness were significantly decreased in the FABP-5-shRNA group (P<0.05). In conclusion, it is possible that FABP-5 directly or indirectly regulates the cel cycle and apoptosis of glioma cel s, and its expression changes share a close relationship with the invasiveness of tumor cel s.

Objective To investigate the effects of different general anesthesia protocols on immune function in patients with oral malignant tumor. Methods Sixty ASA Ⅰ or Ⅱ patients undergoing elective radical operation for oral malignant tumor were randomly divided into 3 groups ( n = 20 each): group Ⅰ total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA); group Ⅱ combined intravenous-inhalational anesthesia (IV-INH) and group Ⅱ inhalational anesthesia (INN). Anesthesia was induced and maintained with propofol and remifentanll in group Ⅰ; with sevoflurane,propofol and remifentanil in group Ⅱ and with sevoflurane and remifentanil in group Ⅲ. Peripheral venous blood samples were taken at 30 min before (To) and 1 h (T1), 3 h (T2 ) and 5 h (T3) after induction of anesthesia, the end of operation (T4 ) and at 24 h (T5 ), 48 h (T6 ) and 72 h (T7) after operation for determination of the percentages of T lymphocyte subsets (CD3+ , CD4+ , CD8+ , CD4+/CD8+ ratio). Natural killer (NK) cells (CD16+ ,CD56+ ) and B lymphocyte (CD19+ ) with flow cytometer. Results The percentages of CD3+ , CD4+ , NK cells, B lymphocyte and CD4+/CD8+ ratio were significantly decreased during and after operation at T1-5 in all groups and the percentges of CD3+ ,CD4+ ,NK cells and CD4+/CD3+ ratio were decreased at T6 in groups Ⅱ and Ⅲ as compared with the baseline values before anesthesia at To. The percentage of CD4+ cells and CD4+/CD8+ratio were significantly lower during anesthesia at T2,3,6 in group Ⅱ than in group Ⅰ . The percentages of CD4 +and NK cells and CD4+/CD8+ ratio were significantly higher after operation at T4,5 in group Ⅱ than in group Ⅲ.The percentages of CD3 + , CD4 + , NK cells and CD4 +/CD8 + ratio were significantly lower at T2-6 in group Ⅲthan in group Ⅰ . Conclusion TIVA with midazolam, propofol and remifentanil has less impact on immune function than inhalational and combined intravenous-inhalational anesthesia in patients with oral malignant tumor under-going elective radical operation.

The ultrastructural characteristics of the mouse mammary adenocarcinoma cell line (MA782/5S-8102) have been studied by transmission electron microscope. The results show that the cells were irregular in the shape, with abundant microvilli on cell surface. The nucleus was abnormal in shape with the nuclear membrane sunk or swollen, the nucleus/cytoplasmic ratio (N/C) was high. There were many free ribosomes, abundant mitochondrias, dilated rough endoplasmic reticulum in the cytoplasm. Golgi apparatus, lysosomes and lipid droplets were present. Moreover, many cytoplasmic type-A particles and a few immatural type-B particles at the surface of the cell were observed.

Objective To study the clinical effect of microsurgical surgery for the treatment of intracranial aneurysms in the acute phase. Methods 88 patients with intracranial aneurysm who were treated with the microscopic surgery in our hospital were selected as the research object. The prognosis was evaluated by Glasgow scale ( GOS) ,and the mortality rate during the follow-up period and postoperative complications were observed. Results All the patients received surgery success. The operation time was (60. 5 ± 20. 3) min,and the intraop-erative blood loss was (45. 2 ± 21. 5) mL. 12 months after operation,according to the GOS score of daily living ability,42 patients were of good prognosis and the other 46 cases were of poor prognosis. The good prognosis rate was 47. 7% and it is significantly higher than that of 3 months and 6 months after surgery. The difference was statistically significant (P<0. 05). There were 4 cases died among the 88 patients with a mortality of 4. 5%. Conclusion Using microsurgical treatment to treat intracranial aneurysms can receive good prognosis and low mortality rate. Complications were significantly improved after symptomatic treatment.

Objective To established a diagnostic methods to idenfity Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC) in China. Methods Two patients aged 5 and 20 years respectively who presented progressive neurologic regression and splenomegaly were subjected to filipin staining of cultured skin fibroblasts and genetic analyses of NPC1 gene. Results Although there were differences in onset ages and clinical presentations, filipin staining of the cultured skin fibroblasts confirmed the clinical diagnosis of NPC, showing an intense punctate pattern of fluorescence concentrating around the nuclei, consistent with the accumulation of unesterified cholesterol in NPC cells. Genetic sequence analysis further verified the results of filipin staining. The case 1 was compound heterozygous for M1142T(3425T＞C),R1186H(3557T＞C)and case 2 for Q88H(264G＞T),469_470insGT.The latter 2 mutations were novel, and the possibility of polymorphisms was not supposed by analyzing 134 DNA samples obtained form normal controls. Conclusions Filipin stainning of the cultured skin fibroblasts is a reliable method to clinically diagnose NPC with a sensitivity. Genetic diagnose should be performed where genetic analysis is allowed.

Objective To evaluate the choice of early diagnosis method of primary ureteral neoplasms in or-der to improve the ratio of clinical diagnosis. Methods 28 cases with primary ureteral neoplasms were retrospectively analyzed. Ultrasonic examination, IVU, retrograde urogram, spiral CT, MRI, ureteroscopy and exfoliative cell examina-tion of urine were compared in this study. Results The most useful methods of detecting tumors preoperation were retrograde urogram, spiral CT, MRI, ureteroseopy. All the 28 patients underwent surgical treatment. Among them, nephroureterectomy and bladder cuff or partial resection were performed in 19 cases. Postoperative pathology showed transitional cell carcinoma in 27 cases,and adenoma in 1 case. 8 cases were T1-2 tumours. Of the 14 cases during 1990 ～1999 period, 1,5,3,2,2 and 1 cases had survival time of 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 years ,respectively. Of the 14 cases during 2000～2007,4 were lost to follow-up;2 survived for 3 years and 2 for 1 year;the other 6 who have survived near 5 years have been followed till now. Conclusions To improve the early diagnosis rate,B-ultrasonic examination, IVU,retrograde urogram,3D spiral CT and MRI examination were necessary in the early stage. The patients should be opeiated as early as possible after diagnosis.

Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of Zhang's acupoint pressure therapy plus electroacupuncture (EA) in treating post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis.Methods:A total of 98 eligible patients with post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis were divided into group A and B by the random number table, 49 cases in each group. Group A was intervened by Zhang's acupoint pressure therapy plus EA; group B was given medicinal fumigation. The clinical efficacies of the two groups were compared.Results:The markedly effective rate of group A was significantly higher than that of group B.Conclusion:Zhang's acupoint pressure therapy plus EA can produce a satisfactory clinical efficacy in treating post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis, and is worth promotion.

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of stage treatment withTiao He Ying Wei(regulating Ying-nutritional and Wei-defensive qi) needling in treating insomnia.Method A hundred insomnia patients presenting difficulty falling asleep were randomized into group A1 and B1, 50 cases each; 100 insomnia patients presenting difficulty maintaining sleep were randomized into group A2 and B2, 50 cases in each group; 100 insomnia patients presenting early-morning awakening were randomized into group A3 and B3, 50 cases each. Group A1, A2 and A3 were treated withTiao He Ying Wei needling, while group B1, B2 and B3 were treated with conventional medication. The Symptoms score and cerebral blood flow indicators were observed before and after the intervention.Result After the treatment, the symptoms scores were significantly changed in each group (P<0.05). The improvement of symptoms score in group A1 was superior to that in group B1 (P<0.05); the improvement of symptoms score in group A2 was superior to that in group B2 (P<0.05); the improvement of symptoms score in group A3 was superior to that in group B3 (P<0.05). The cerebral blood flow indicators (middle cerebral artery, posterior cerebral artery, anterior cerebral artery, and basilar artery) were significantly changed after the treatment in group A1, A2 and A3 (P<0.05). After the treatment, there were significant differences in comparing the cerebral blood flow indicators between group A1 and B1, A2 and B2, and A3 and B3 (P<0.05).Conclusion Stage treatment withTiao He Ying Wei needling can improve the sleep quality of insomnia patients.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to find if systemic family therapy (SFT) does work in anxiety and depression with epilepsy in adolescents (ADAE). METHODS: 104 adolescents with epilepsy, aged 13-20 years old, were included from December 2009 to December 2010, the enrolled patients were with anxiety [Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA) score ≥14 points] or depression [Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD) score ≥20 points]. The patients were randomly divided into the control group (n=52) treated with antiepileptic drugs (AED) and the intervention group (n=52) undergone Systemic Family Therapy (SFT) as well as AED. The AED improvements, anxiety and depression scores, Social Support Rating Scale (SSRS), Family Assessment Device (FAD) and scale of systemic family dynamics (SSFD) were observed after 3-month treatment. RESULTS: The frequencies of epileptic seizures in intervention group was decreased much more significantly than the control group (4.22±3.54 times/month vs. 6.20±5.86 times/month, p=0.04); and the scores of anxiety (9.52±6.28 points vs. 13.48±8.47 points, p=0.01) and depression (13.86±9.17 points vs. 18.89±8.73 points, p=0.02) were significantly decreased than the control group; meanwhile, the family dynamics and family functions were significantly improved, and the social support was also increased (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: SFT combined with AEDs had better efficacies than AEDs alone, not only the frequency of epileptic seizures was decreased, but also the patients' anxiety and depression were improved, and the family dynamics, family functions and social support were improved.
Adolescent* ; Anticonvulsants ; Anxiety* ; Comorbidity* ; Depression* ; Epilepsy* ; Family Therapy* ; Humans