Objective To construct the microbial limit test method for tetracycline ointment. Methods The medium dilution method and extracting binding membrane filtration method were used in the recovery rate and control bacterial test of tetracycline ointment. Results The counting of mould and yeast could be tested by the medium dilution. Extracting binding membrane filtration method could help to bacterial counting and detection of control bacterial. Conclusion The method can detect the microbial contamination of tetracycline ointment effectively,which supplies the scientific data for the better evaluation of the validity and quality control to tetracycline ointment.

Objective To design and develop an intelligent material cabinet system in the department to execute informatized management of auto replenishment,quality safety and statistical query.Methods The intelligent material cabinet system had the functions of auto replenishment after inventory prewarning,recalling material record after login of an authorized user,and quality control of enterprise qualification and expiration prewarning.Mircosoft.Net technology framework,C/S architecture design and MS SQL Server database were involved in to develop the system,which was composed of a weighing cell,an electronic display screen,a material tray,an intelligent material cabinet and etc.The cabinet system had uniprocessor and network versions,and realized medical material fine management based on the hospital intranet.Results The cabinet system contributed to standardized operation,high-efficiency transport and quality safety.Conclusion The cabinet system behaves well in standardized,streamlined and informatized medical material management,and thus is worthy promoting practically.

Objective To investigate the role of osteopontin (OPN) in the pathogenesis ot cholesterol gallstone formation in bile.Methods The nucleation time of OPN in model bile and human gallbladder bile was studied by the nucleation time assay,the effect of OPN on cholesterol crystal growth in model bile was examined by the cholesterol crystal growth assay.The effect of OPN on vesicle was detected by the transmission electron microscopy in model bile and gallbladder bile; then the content of OPN and calcium were detected via the commercial kits in human bile.Results Osteopontin prolonged nucleation time in a dose dependent manner in model bile and human bile,and this effect was correlated with calcium.Compared with control group,the nucleation times were prolonged by 1.50and 1.93 times in lithogenic bile at the concentration of osteopontin 50 μg/ml and 100 μg/ml (P＜0.01),respectively. Nucleation time were prolonged by 1.17 and 1.33 times in normal bile (P＜0.01) and by 1.29 and 1.48 times in model bile (P＜0.01),respectively.The rate of cholesterol crystals growth was not influenced by calcium ions,but inhibited by osteopontin in a dose dependent manner in the model bile.Furthermore,the formation,aggregation and fusion of vesicles were delayed by osteopontin in bile samples as indicated by the transmission electron microscopy.The concentration of osteopontin [(0.53± 0.08) mg/ml vs. (0.65 ± 0.14) mg/ml,P＜0.05] and the calcium ions [ (0.71 ± 0.17) mmol/L vs. ( 0.84 ± 0.08 ) mmol/L,P ＜ 0.05 ] were lower in lithogenic bile than in control.Conclusions Osteopontin can inhibit the cholesterol gallstone formation in model and human gallbladder bile as the anti nucleating factor.

Objective To analyze the characteristics of external hydrocephalus in infancy with MR imaging,and to explore the cause of accumulation of extracerebral fluid and the relation with brain development.Methods Conventional magnetic resonance T_1 weighted imaging(T_1WI) and T_2 weighted imaging(T_2WI) were performed in 46 infants aged 2 years or younger with external hydrocephalus(EH),and the results were analyzed.They were divided into 7 age groups.The width of extracerabral space was measured on T_2WI and compared with normal standard.Results EH mainly resulted from infection,subdural hematoma or subarachnoid hemorrhage,HIE,which were 67.4%(31/46 cases) of the cases;EH with unknown cause were 26.1%(12/46 cases).EH was mainly located at the foreside of cerebral convexity,of which 80.4%(37/46 cases)was predominantly in the subarachnoid space,8.7%(4/46 cases) in subdural space,10.9% was subdural coexisted with subarachnoid collection.Duramater and piamater were high signal on T_1WI or T_2WI in purulent meningitis,and subdural or coexisted with subarachnoid collection often occurred.In subdural and(or) subarachnoid hematoma,subdural collection commonly coexisted with subarachnoid collection,and the cerebral cortical veins were often seen thickened diameter,stasis and hemorrhage with high signals on T_1WI.HIE caused subarachnoid collection,63.6%(7/11 cases) of which were concurred with delayed myelination.EH with unknown cause often appeared bilateral symmetrical subarachnoid collection.Enlargement of ventricular size were predominantly seen in HIE,subdural hematoma or subarachnoid hemorrhage.Conclusion EH often had definite etiological factor,which were mainly hemorrhage,infection and HIE.The location was associated with brain development.MR imaging was useful for judging reason and ascertaining character of EH.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of mNGF to peripheral neuropathy induced by n-bexane. Methods 54 cases were treated with mNGF (18 μg i. m qd.) and the period of treatment is 56 days. 15 severe cases treated with two periods of treatment. Subjects received symptoms and signs of nerve system and activi-ties of daily living (ADL) scale were examined before and every 14 days after treated, The efficacy of mNGF was as-sessed by score increase of each index before and after treatment himself. To evaluate the safety, subjects received Is-boratory examinations before and every 28 days after treated, recorded adverse events everyday. Results During the trial, The indexes had improved remarkably in two weeks after the treatment , There were highly significant differ-ences in score increase after 4 ～ 8 weeks of treatment(P < 0. 01). It indicated that treatmented with mNGF was effec-tive. There were no severe adverse events (SAE) found among 54 trial subjects. There were no evident abnormalities in laboratory examinations before and after treatment. Pains of the injected sites are the main ADR, the incidence was 68.5% (37/54). Conclusion The results of the research indicated that mNGF clinical application could be consid-ered as safe and effective.

PurposeTo evaluate the existence and extent of magnetic resonance(MR) artifacts caused by frequently used metallic dental materials and to compare the influence of different MRI sequences on artifacts.MethodsA total of 22 kinds and 25 metallic dental samples were tested with 1.5 T MR imager and gradient-echo sequence. Spin-echo and fast spin-echo were added to parts of these samples. Results Of all the 25 metallic dental samples, 11 including gold, amalgam, and silver point did not produce artifact. Titanium alloy and porcelain product fused in metal had mild artifacts. Whereas the remaining 12 samples such as the retention pin and pivot pin showed severe artifacts. Artifacts produced by retention pin, nickel chromium crown and so on were less severe on fast spin-echo. ConclusionsAttention should be paid to some of the metallic dental materials, which could cause severe MR artifacts and image degradation, when undergoing face,jaw and head MR examination. Artifacts can be alleviated by using proper metallic materials or choosing proper imaging sequence and parameters.

Objective To report specific clinico-radiological syndromes in neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (NPSLE).Methods Ten patients with NPSLE in Peking Union Medical College Hospital from 2005 to 2011 were studied retrospectively with magnetic resonance imaging, computer tomography or positron emission tomography. Results Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome was diagnosed in 2 patients with radiological features,headache and tonic-clonic seizure;3 patients with bilateral diffuse leukoencephalopathy,cognitive disorder and acute confusional state; 1 Fahr' s disease patient,with cognitive disorder and psychiatric symptom,movement disorder; 2 Parkinsonism patients with tremor and cogwheel rigidity,and 2 chorea patients. Conclusions The emergence of diffuse brain calcinosis,leukoencephalopathy and edema may happen in lupus encephalopathy particularly.Autoantibody reaction and vascular disease may play an important role in movement disorder including Parkinsonism and chorea.

Objective To investigate the role of osteopontin (OPN) in cholesterol gallstone formation.MethodsGallbladder bile was obtained from patients with cholelithiasis (n=36,the experimental group) and from donors of liver transplantation (n=19,the control group).OPN,calcium ion and lipid were analysed quantitively.The nucleating role of OPN in bile was evaluated using nucleating time (NT) approach.ResultsOPN inhibited cholesterol nucleation in a dose dependent manner.OPN (50 μg/ml and 100 μg/ml) prolonged NT by 48.90％ (91.51％) and 17.07％ (32.93％) in lithogenic and control bile,respectively.OPN (100 μg/ml) also inhibited the nucleating effect induced by calcium ion.Furthermore,a combination of OPN (50 μg/ml) and calcium prolonged NT by 75.78％ and 33.96％ in lithogenic and control bile,respectively.A combination of OPN (100 μg/ml) and calcium prolonged NT by 125.9％ and 62.26％ in the 2 groups.The contents of osteopontin and calcium were significantly lower in lithogenic bile than control bile (P＜0.05).On the other hand,the cholesterol saturation index and the contents of cholesterol,phospholipid and bile acid were significantly higher (P＜0.05).ConclusionsOPN inhibited cholesterol gallstone formation.It may be involved in the pathogenesis of cholelithiasis.

Objective To explore the effect of antinuclear antibody ( ANA+dsDNA),extractable nuclear antigen (ENA) and antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) on the clinical manifestation and cerebrospinal fluid characteristics of neuromyelitis optica (NMO).Methods All 41 patients with NMO in PUMC hospital from 1985 to 2009 were retrospectively reviewed.All patients underwent examination of serum ANA+dsDNA,ENA and ANCA.Fourteen positive-autoantibody patients were compared with 27negative-autoantibody patients in gender,onset age,duration,relapse ratio,first demyelination event,the extent of optic neuritis and myelitis,EDSS,CSF protein,WBC,Oligoclonal band, 24 hours IgG index and myelin basic protein.Results The 14 NMO patients (34.1%) had positive non-organ-specific antibodies.NMO patients who had negative autoantibodies were compared with NMO patients with positive autoantibodies with significantly higher EDSS (the EDSS score were 4.5 and 2.5 respectively,U=92.5,P=0.008),more complete damage of spinal cord (3/14 vs 0/27, x2=6.736, P=0.0095) and tended to have higher visual Function Scale in remitting phase.There was no significant difference on the gender,onset age,duration,relapse ratio,first demyelination event.The positive-autoantibody patients had higher CSF WBC (2.0 vs 0,U=68.0,P=0.007) and tended to have lower 24 hours IgG index (-8.663 vs 0.163,U=30.0,P=0.053).There was no significant difference in CSF protein,MBP and OB.Conclusion NMO patients with positive autoantibodies have more severe intrathecal autoimmune inflammatory and disability,so they might need more intensive treatment.

Objective To investigate the relationship between high sensitive C reactive protein(hsCRP) and monocyte chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1) in patients with metabolic syndrome(MS).Methods Sixty-two patients with MS and 52 normal healthy individuals (NS) were recruited in the study.And the levels of hs-CRP and MCP-1 were detected by ELISA.The severity of Insulin resistance was calculated by homeostasismodel assessment of insulin resistance(HOMA-IR).The monocytes in blood were isolated,cultured and stimulated by different concentrations of CRP.MCP-lexpression of monocytes was measured by real-time PCR.Results Patients with MS displayed significantly higher serum levels of hs-CRP and MCP-1 compared with healthy control group [(80.26 ±35.52) nmol/L vs (3.12 ±2.55) nmol/L for hs-CRP,P ＜0.01 ; (15.35 ± 10.12) nmol/L vs (9.76 ± 6.15) nmol/L for MCP-1,P ＜ 0.05].There was significantly positive correlation between hs-CRP and MCP-1.Serum hs-CRP,MCP-1and insulin resistance index were positively correlated,respectively.In vitro experiments indicated that CRP could up-regulate MCP-1 expression of monocytes in a concentration-dependent way.When the concentration of CRP was 176nmol/L,the expression of MCP-1 could reach 105％ compared with non-stimulated group.Conclusion With the severity of the inflammatory response and enhanced insulin resistance,elevated serum CRP level may result in MCP-1 expression in patients with metabolic syndrome.