Objective To investiGate the effect of quit smokinG combine with respiratory rehabilitation traininG for quality of life of elderly severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease( COPD patients. Methods One hundred and fifty patients with smokinG history in hospitalized patients with severe COPD were divided into treatment Group( n=75 )and control Group( n =75 ). The patients in control Group were treated with reGular treatment,and in treatment Group were added with quittinG smokinG. Before treatment and 3 months after treatment,6 minutes walk test(6 MWT)distance was measured. The patients in treament Group who quit smokinG sucessful and whose Gener and aGe consistent with them in control Group were both Given respiratory rehabilitation traininG,and 6 MWT distance was measured after 3 months aGain. Results There was statistical siGnificant diference between treatment Group and control Group in term of 6 MWT distance at the first intervetion after 3 months((463. 0±37. 4)m vs.(4ll. 0±4l. 6)m,P<0. 05). There were 38 cases quit smokinG sucessfully in smokinG cessation intervention Group. After rehabilitation traininG,6 MWT distance were increased in smokinG cessation sucessful Group and control Group,and the difference was statistical siGnificant(( 497. 0 ±25. 6 )m, (456. 0±47. 5)m,P<0. 05). Conclusion SmokinG cessation intervention can increase the exercise tolerance of COPD patients,and joint with respiratory rehabilitation traininG can further more improve the exercise tolerance of COPD patients,so that to improve their quality of life.

Objective To explore the effect of flexible laser endotracheal intubation optical device (patent number 201520785723.7) on oral and maxillofacial intubation operations. Methods Forty-two patients with the oral and maxillofacial intubation optical device for general anesthesia were included in this study. The patients were from 16 to 73 years old and ASAⅠ-Ⅱ. Surface anesthesia was prepared for airway and nasal cavity. There were 27 patients whose mouth opening were smaller than 3 cm. After intravenous injection of midazolam 0.05 mg/kg and sufentanil 0.2μg/kg, reinforced endotracheal tube was inserted into throat 13-15 cm, then the probe shape to 120° and optical device were placed into the tube respectively, guided the tube according to the light spot in front of neck. There were 15 patients whose mouth opening were not smaller than 3 cm. The quick guidance optical device and larygoscope were adopted to help the intubation. After intravenous injection of midazolam 0.05 mg/kg, sufentanil 0.5 μg/kg, propofol 2 mg/kg, cisatracurium 0.2 mg/kg, the reinforced endotracheal tube was inserted into the oral cavity nasally, and completed intubation with laryngoscope. The success rate of intubation, time of intubation, the real-time blood pressure before and after intubation, heart rate and related complications were recorded before intubation and after intubation. Results In the 42 patients, 41 patients were successful for guidance intubation, and the success rate of intubation was about 97.6%. The average intubation time was(124.5±38.2) seconds. The shortest intubation time was 12 seconds and the longest was 276 seconds. During intubation, the increases of blood pressure and heart rate were in the normal range (<30%). Levels of SpO2 were maintained at 0.92-1.00. All the patients were without agitation. There were no serious complications such as hoarseness and pharyngalgia after operation.Conclusion The flexible laser endotracheal intubation optical device can be used quickly for oral and maxillofacial intubation, and the 45° bevel design for optical device can form two kinds of zones with bright light upward and downward. It is a new tool for nasal intubation that is more convenient for location of light guidance, and has high success rate and small stimulation.

Objective To explore the effect and mechanism of Kuntai Capsule (KC) on premature ovarian failure in rats.Methods Totally 40 SD female rats were randomly divided into four groups:control group,model group,Kuntai Capsule (KC) group and conjugated estrogens tablets (CET) group.The premature ovarian failure model in rats was made by ig administration of 75 mg/kg tripterygium.After the model was established,rats were continually treated with 0.6 and 0.625 g/kg of KC and CET respectively by ig administration for 36 d.HE staining was used to observe the morphology of ovary and count the number of follicle.The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (Elisa) method was used for the detection of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH),luteinizing hormone (LH),serum estradiol (E2),and anti-Mueller tube hormone (AMH) level.The real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR (qRT-PCR) method was used to detect the mRNA expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF).Results Compared with control group,the number of primordial follicles,preantral follicles and antral follicles were significantly reduced,the number of atretic follicles was increased (P ＜ 0.05),E2 and AMH significantly decreased (P ＜ 0.05),FSH and LH levels increased significantly (P ＜ 0.05),and the levels of VEGF and bFGF mRNA in model group were significantly decreased (P ＜ 0.05).Compared with model group,the number of primordial follicles,preantral follicles,and antral follicles were significantly increased,the number of atretic follicles was significantly reduced (P ＜ 0.05),E2 and AMH significantly increased (P ＜ 0.05),FSH and LH levels significantly decreased (P ＜ 0.05),and the levels of VEGF and bFGF mRNA in KC group were significantly increased (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion By regulating the level of hormone and up-regulating the expression of VEGF and bFGF,KC can repair the damaged ovarian tissue and promote the growth and development of the follicle,so as to inhibit the premature exhaustion of mRNA.

Objective To compare the proteome difference between multiple myeloma cell line U266 cells treated and untreated with PS-341, to investigate the potential drug targets, and to provide theoretical evidence for clinical therapy of multiple myeloma. Methods Two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2-DE) was performed to separate proteins from treated and untreated U266 cells with proteasome inhibitor PS-341. ImageMaster 2D Platinum software was used to analyze 2-DE image, and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS) was used to identify the differentially expressed proteins. The expression levels of differential protein BAG-2 in the 2 groups of U266 cells lines were detected by Western blot. Results The 2-DE reference pattern of treated and untreated U266 cells with PS-341 was established. A total of 31 differential proteins were identified by MALDI-TOF-MS, 27 of which were down-regulated after PS-341 treatment. The differential expression level of BAG-2 in the 2 groups of U266 cells was confirmed by Western blot. Conclusion Some down-regulated proteins may be the potential drug targets of proteasome inhibitor PS-341.

Objective:To explore the impact of compound nutrients supplementation on nutritional and immune status in middle-aged and elderly people.Method:The volunteers aged 50-65 years old were randomized into two groups.The supplement was given to the test group,the control group took placebo.Results:In comparison with the control group,the test group had a higher level of serum vitamin A and zinc,blood selenium.The humoral immune indices as IgA、IgG、IgM、C3 of the test group were higher than those of the control group,but no significant difference of cellular immunity indices between two groups.Conclusion:Supplementation of compound nutrients could improve the nutritional status of vitamin A,zinc and selenium,and may promote humoral immunity.

AIM: To investigate the effects of metformin on airway inflammation, remodeling and neovascularization in a mouse model of chronic asthma and its possible mechanisms.METHODS: BALB/c mice were randomly divided into saline group, ovalbumin (OVA) group and OVA+metformin group, with 8 in each.At the end of OVA exposure, blood and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) were collected for the measurement of OVA specific IgE and leukocyte counts.Lung tissue sections were stained with hematoxylin-eosin, periodic acid-Schiff and Masson's trichrome to detect inflammatory cell infiltration, goblet cell hyperplasia, and collagen deposition around the airway, respectively.Immunohistochemistry was used to evaluate the number and percentage area of new blood vessels (CD31+), and the protein level of phosphorylated AMP-activated protein kinase (p-AMPK) in the airway.RESULTS: Compared with saline group, the eosinophil percentage and OVA specific IgE in serum in OVA group were all increased obviously (P<0.01).Metformin inhibited the above increases (P<0.05).Compared with control group, a marked increase in inflammation infiltration, PAS+ cells and collage deposition in the airway mucosa in OVA group were observed.Metformin partially relieved the above changes.CD31+ vessels in the wall of bronchi showed the abundance of blood vessels observed in OVA group compared with control group, which was suppressed by the treatment with metformin (P<0.05).The protein level of p-AMPK was reduced in the lung tissue challenged with OVA as compared with control group (P<0.05), while metformin increased the protein level of p-AMPK (P<0.01).CONCLUSION: The protein level of p-AMPK in the airway in OVA group is attenuated.Metformin effectively inhibits airway inflammation, remodeling and neovascularization possibly via activating AMPK signaling pathway.

Objective: To investigate the relationship between rs4373814 polymorphisms of calcium channel (CACNB2) gene and the susceptibility of essential hypertension (EH) occurrence in Han population at northeastern area of China. Methods: A case-control study in Han population at northeastern of China was carried out and the research included 1998 participants as 2 groups: EH group,n=1006 patients treated in our hospital, and Control group,n=992 subjects with normal blood pressure from physical examination. The rs4373814 polymorphisms were examined by Snapshot technique and the statistical analysis was performed by SPSS 19.0 software. Results: The rs4373814 risk allele C frequency of CACNB2 gene was signiifcantly different between EH group and Control group,P=0.039, OR=1.068, 95% CI (1.004-1.137). Logistic regression analysis showed that with adjusted gender, age, BMI, smoking, drinking, in dominant model, the genotype rs4373814 carring CC + GC/GG obviously increased the risk of EH occurrence,P=0.037, OR=1.260, 95% CI (1.013-1.567). Conclusion: The rs4373814 polymorphisms of CACNB2 gene are related to the susceptibility of EH occurrence in Han population at northeastern area of China.

AIM:To dynamically observe and compare the relative changes of the indexes from the process of acute inflammation to chronic remodeling in asthmatic mice induced by ovalbumin ( OVA) .METHODS:Female BALB/c mice (n=60) were randomly divided into normal control group and asthma group .The mice in asthma group were sensi-tized and challenged by OVA , while the mice in normal group received equal volume of normal saline ( NS) .The challenge was performed for 3 consecutive days from the 21th day to observe the response of acute inflammation , and then the mice in different groups were challenged once per week for 5 weeks.Detailed comparisons of the dynamic changes of cell infiltra-tion, cytokine expression and airway remodeling were conducted .RESULTS:Compared with NS group , the mice in OVA group showed a predominantly eosinophilic infiltration into the airway lumen , increased production of Th 2-type cytokines , secretion of epithelial mucus and deposition of subepithelial collagen .In OVA challenge groups , the levels of inflammatory cells and inflammatory factors were remarkably higher in 24 d group, whereas the most obvious changes of goblet cell hyper-plasia and airway remodeling were observed in 52 d group.CONCLUSION:Acute asthma model is sufficiently induced by 3 consecutive days of OVA challenge protocol , which is accompanied with high levels of inflammatory cells and inflammato-ry factors.The OVA challenge protocol once per week for 5 weeks could induce a chronic asthma model with obvious airway remodeling .

Objective To explore the role of resveratrol (RES) on cardiomyocyte hypertrophy of rat induced by isoproternol (ISO) and the effect of Res on the expression of GRP78 and GRP94 in endoplasmic reticulum stress of cardiomyocyte hypertrophy.Methods Hypertrophic model of cardiomyocytes was induced by ISO.Cardiomyocytes was divided into four group: control group, the model group, RES+ISO group and RES group.Hypertrophy status of cardiomyocytes was determined by Leica 2Q500 image analysis system measuring the cell surface area and the gene expression of ANP.The content of LDH and MDA was measured in different groups, and the protein expressions of GRP78 and GRP94 were detected by Western blot.Results Compared with control group, ISO induced cardiomyocytes hypertrophy, endoplasmic reticulum stress related factors GRP78 and GRP94 protein expression were increased, compared with ISO group, RES intervention effectively suppressed the cardiomyocytes hyper-trophy induced by ISO, reduced the protein expression of GRP78 and GRP94, at the same time, reduced lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and malondialdehyde (MDA) release in cell medium.Conclusions Treatment of RES may protect cardiomyocytes hypertrophy, which is partially mediated by inhibiting the expression of ERS factors GRP78 and GRP94.

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