Objective To investigate the changes of microarchitecture and gene expression of subchondral bone in the initial stage of traumatic arthritis ,to explore the characteristics of subchondral bone remodeling and its role in the articular cartilage de‐generation .Methods The medial meniscal tear (MMT) was performed on the right knees of 13 SD rats to simulate the traumatic osteoarthritis ,while sham operation on the control group .Three weeks later ,all the rats were executed and dissected ,with proximal tibiae being kept and distributed into the two groups ,10 respectively .Micro‐computed tomography (micro‐CT) was adopted to re‐construct and analyze the subchondral bone .After being fixed by 4% paraformaldehyde ,all the samples were decalcified until six weeks passed ,followed by paraffin‐sectioning ,safranin O and fast green staining ,and examining and photographing under an ordina‐ry optical microscope .The RNA of another 3 SD rats′subchondral bone was extracted ,and a real‐time PCR test was carried out to illuminate the expression variation of bone‐formation marker genes (ALP ,RUNX2 ,and OCN) ,and bone‐resorption marker genes (TRAP ,CTSK and MMP9) ,between the two groups .Results Three weeks after MMT surgery ,subchondral bone disorders were observed among the experimental samples through micro‐CT scanning .There was lesser BV/TV ,Conn .D and Tb .Th(P<0 .05) and more Tb .Sp(P<0 .05) in the experimental group compared with the control group .In the pathological section ,arthritic degen‐eration was not spotted in both groups ,but trabeculae of the experimental group were found to be sparse .Compared with control group ,the level of mRNA expression of the bone‐formation marker genes of the experimental group was decreased(P<0 .05) ,while bone‐resorption related genes increased(P<0 .05) .Conclusion The model of initial traumatic osteoarthritis induced by MMT in rats′knees showed an active bone remodeling ,more bone absorbing than bone formation ,lowered bone volume ,and microarchitec‐ture changing of the subchondral bone .

BACKGROUND: Ultraviolet light (UVA) has a close relationship with photoaging, and mitochondrial damage is a basis of coil senescence and death.OBJECTIVE: To explore the influence of UVA on the mitochondrial deoxyribonucleic acid of human skin fibroblasts, in addition, to discuss whether transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1) could relieve mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) deletion. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: The experiment was performed at Department of Plastic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Fourth Military Medical University from March 2007 to April 2008.MATERIALS: TGF-β1 was purchased from PerProtech Company; rnitochondrial DNA 4 977 bp primer was synthesized by Shanghai Sangon Biological Engineering Technology & Services Co., Ltd; UVA light was produced by Beijing Optical Instruments Factory; and the ultraviolet radiation meter was provided by Photoelectric Instrument Factory of Beijing Normal University.METHODS: Young adult's fibroblasts were obtained from 12 cases with posthectomy. Then the cells were divided into control,UVA irradiation (30, 60, 90 J/cm~2) groups. The mitochondrial DNA 4 977 bp deletion was detected by semi-quantitative PCR. After that, TGF-β1 with different doses (0.1, 1, 10 βg/L) were used to interfere the cells with UVA 90 J/cm~2 irradiation.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: DNA 4 977 bp deletion under different doses cumulative irradiation, as well as the effect of TGF-β1 on mtDNA 4 977bp deletion after irradiates UVA90 J/cm~2 were observed.RESULTS: Mitochondrial DNA 4 977 bp had deleted when irradiated with cumulative dose of 60 J/cm~2 UVA, the deletion was aggravated when the UVA dose arrived at 90 J/cm~2, The absorbance value, PCR electrophoresis and band scanning showed that the deletion of mitochondrial DNA 4 977 bp was reduced after adding TGF-β1 at 2 hours prior to irritation in the large dose (10 μg/L) group. However, the difference between the medium and small dose groups had no obviously significance.CONCLUSION: A certain dose of TGF-β1 (10 μg/L) has protective effect on mtDNA 4 977 bp deletion.

To explore the effects of bilirubin on alveolar macrophages (AM) and expression of iNOS and NO in them in emphysema model, the rats were pretreated with bilirubin before exposed to smoke. AM were isolated from bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) and cultured. Pathological microscopic examination of AM and immunohistochemical analysis of iNOS were performed. Nitric oxide (NO) content in the samples was determined by nitrate reductase technique. The results showed both alveoli and alveolar septum appeared normal in size and shape in normal group. AM showed kidney-shaped nucleus and were rich in Golgi complexes and primary lysosomes in the cytoplasm. The inner membrane of mitochondrion was continuous. Most cristae of the mitochondria were intact. In model group, the alveoli were expanded, ruptured and bullaes were formed. Both the population and sizes of AM increased significantly. Secondary lysosomes were rich in the cytoplasm. Deformation and pyknosis of the nucleus, swelling of the mitochondrions and rupture of the inner mitochondrial membrane could also be seen. At high magnification, most of the mitochondrial cristae were broken, or completely lost at certain points. In bilirubin group, alveoli partly expanded and the population of AM also increased, with morphological changes being slighter than that in model group. Both NO contents and expression of iNOS in model group were higher than those in normal group (P<0.05). In bilirubin group the two indice were lower than those in model group (P<0.05). Our findings suggested that high expression of iNOS and high NO content in AM accelerate the development of emphysema associated with smoking in rats. Bilirubin may exert protective effects on AM and retards the development of emphysema in rats.
Animals ; Antioxidants ; pharmacology ; Bilirubin ; pharmacology ; Cells, Cultured ; Emphysema ; metabolism ; pathology ; Female ; Macrophages, Alveolar ; drug effects ; metabolism ; pathology ; Male ; Nitric Oxide ; biosynthesis ; Nitric Oxide Synthase ; biosynthesis ; Nitric Oxide Synthase Type II ; Rats ; Rats, Wistar

Objective To discuss the views and significance of the "parallel" training mode, and provide a reference for the smooth development of the graduate students' standardized training work. Methods The self-designed questionnaire included rotation/training, clinical skills, scientific research, supporting conditions, and the rationality and prospect of the integrated training mode. We chose the graduate students of professional type classes of Grade 2014 and 2015 in a university affiliated hospital of Kunming, in a secret-based manner , and questionnaires were distributed and collected by stratified sampling and random sampling according to the proportion of 50％ of the total number of them. Excel database was used for data processing and analysis. Results A total of 200 questionnaires were distributed and 167 were recovered with an effective recovery rate of 83.5％. The research items involved in the investigation of the students that were more satisfied with the project were as follows:methods of integrated training mode being more reasonable (85.0％, n=142), improving clinical comprehensive ability (83.2％, n=139), accelerating the development of high-level clinical talents (67.7％, n=113), conducive to unify the clinical practice standards (55.1％, n=92), conducive to employment (48.5％, n=81), saving medical resources (44.3％, n=78). Meanwhile, the survey found that graduate students were not satisfied with the following items: research time (88.0％, n=147), arrangements for plans of rotate conversion (65.8％, n=110), monthly income (89.8％, n=150). Conclusion The integrated training mode can accelerate the development of high-level clinical talents, save medical resources, further improve the medical education system and better improve the clinical com-prehensive ability of medical students. However, it still needs to be further improved in terms of the arrange-ments for plans of rotate conversion of clinical departments, cultivation of scientific research ability, and salary, etc.

Objective: To investigate the effect of glyphosate on blood routine of occupational exposure population. Methods: The workers who were occupationally exposed to glyphosate were selected as exposure group, and administrative staffs who were not exposed to glyphosate were selected as control group. Occupational health examination was conducted on all the subjects, and personal monitoring was applied to detect the concentration of glyphosate in the air of workplace. Time weighted average (TWA) concentration was calculated by the result of determination. Statistical methods were employed to compare the difference of blood routine results between the contact group and the control group, as well as between different posts. Results: 178 glyphosate workers were included in the contact group, and 203 non-contact persons were included in the control group. There was no statistically significant difference in the equilibrium test between the two groups(P>0.05). The abnormal rate of blood routine in the exposure group and the control group were 70.8% and 69.0%, respectively, but the difference was not statistically significant (P>0.05). Compared with the control group, the red blood cell count and platelet distribution width difference (P<0.05) were significant difference. There was no significant difference between different positions (P>0.05). Conclusion When TWA value is below 9.40 mg/m³, glyphosate has effect on the results of platelet distribution width and red blood cell count, but has no effect on the abnormal rate of blood routine.