Hemicellulose is a kind of very abundant carbohydrate,which is not y ot exploited Arabinofuranosidase is important enzyme in biodegradation of hemi cellulose Up to now many arabinofuranosidases and genes have been studied in t he world In this paper, we reviewed mainly on the classification, characterizati on, utility and gene expression of arabinofuranosidase

Objective To explore the effect of icariin on stimulating Smad4 mRNA level in MC3T3-E1 cells. Methods MC3T3-E1 cells were treated by 0 ng/ml, 10 ng/ml, 20 ng/ml, 40 ng/ml icariin respectively. MTT method and population diploid time were applied to observe the cell proliferation. The cell ALP level was measured by atomic absorptiometry and the type Ⅰ collagen was observed by immunohisto-chemistry. RT-PCR was used to find the Smad4 mRNA level in the MC3T3-E1 cells. Results Under the inversion phase contrast microscopy, MC3T3-E1 cells were oligodendrocytes-shaped rich with cell organs. The cells density in 10 ng/ml, 20 ng/ml were higher than those in 0 ng/ml,40 ng/ml. Cell growth curve in 10 ng/ml was higher than other 3 groups and the 20ng/ml was higher than 0 ng/ml, 40 ng/ml groups( P

Objective To introduce laminar shelling decompression technique and to discuss its benefit for decompression of thoracic ossification of ligamentum flavum. Methods 102 patients were diagnosed as thoracic ossification of ligamentum flavum, 63 males and 39 females with an average age of 49.7 years (range, 33 to 71 years). 99 cases suffered with sensation disturbance, 73 cases with constriction on trunk or lower limbs, 77 cases with sphincter dysfunction. The IMSOP Standard Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury was applied for localized the level of thoracic spondylopathy. The JOA lower limb motor function standard and sphincter function standard were used to evaluate the ability of lower limb motion and sphincter function respectively. In the decompression the dorsal cortex of lamina was the first layer to resect, the facet joint surface indicate the depth for removing the second layer, then thinning the ossified tissue by shaving with the motor bur until it was somewhat lucent. Finally decompress the spinal canal by moth eaten manner. Results The mean decompression length was 2.8 lamina(2 to 4 lamina). The mean follow-up duration was 18.9 months (3 to 41 months). Among 99 sensation disturbance 69 totally recovered, 30 relived. 73 cases with the feel of constriction of trunk or lower limbs were completely recovered. Postoperative JOA sphincter function score was 2.632?0.407, comparing with the preoperation score, and the difference was significant (t=15.93, P

3 cm)ultrasonography image was the absent of rotator cuff image(nonvisualization)or discontinuity(local nonvisualization);moderate full thickness cuff tears(size 1-3 cm)ultrasonography image was the hypoechoic zone extending through the entire substance of the cuff;bursa surface partial thickness was small hypoechoic discontinuities of the external surfaces of the cuff;articular surface partial thickness was small hypoechoic discontinuities of the internal surfaces of the cuff.All the ultrasonography examination results were compared with findings at shoulder operation or arthroscopy as a golden standard.12 shoulders were open repaired;16 shoulders were limited open and arthroscope repaired;6 shoulders were contracted under the radio frequency ablation;22 shoulder were taken acrominal plasty under the arthroscope.Results The ultrasonography correctly depicted 30 of 33 rotator cuff tears with sensitivity 90.91%,specificity 91.30%,positive predictive value 93.75%,negative predictive value 87.50%.6 large to extensive tears,11 small and moderate full-thickness tears,5 acrominal partial-thickness tears,11 articular partial-thickness tears.Conclusion The ultrasonography is a highly accurate diagnostic method for detecting full-thickness rotator cuff tears,but is less sensitive in detecting partial-thickness rotator cuff tears.

Objective To investigate the pathological and physiopathological difference between the ruptured” and the “degenerated” typed lumbar disc herniation (RDH and DDH) by measurement of the pressure of the herniated lumbar disc both in the herniated site and in the nucleus pulposus during the surgery, combined with the clinical,light microscopical and immunohistochemical properties. Methods Fifty seven cases of lumbar disc herniation undergone operation in the Tianjin Medical University Hospital were included in this study. The patients were divided into 2 groups. 1) Rupture typed lumbar disc herniation in which the herniated chip of the lumbar disc separated from the parent disc and was squeesed or drew out easily when the superficial posterior longitudenal ligament and anulus fibrosis were opened in the herniated site. 2) Degenerated typed lumber disc herniation in which no herniated chip of the lumber disc escaped; the herniated material can not be taken out unless the disc was resected by the instrument. Before the herniated disc was incised, the intervertebral disc pressure was measured using GENERAA710 multifunctional monitor. Both the light microscopical and the immunohistochemical difference between the RDH and the DDH was studied. Results 1) In the herniated site, the pressure in the RDH is higher than that in the DDH(P0.05). 3) In the RDH, the pressure in the herniated site is higher than that in the nucleus pulposus (P0.05). 5) The“lumbar pain score”and the pressure have obviously relationship in all of 35 patients(r=0.539,P

Object To preliminarily study the difference of proteins in the seed of spine date and the seed of Indian jujube. Methods Protein contents were measured with Kieldahl method. Amino acids constituting the protein were determined by means of acidolysis. The proteins were analyzed using sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and capillary zone electrophoresis (CZE). Results Contents of proteins in the seed of spine date and the seed of Indian jujube were 36.13% and 41.58%, respectively. The content of valine and methionine in the seed of Indian jujube were significantly more than that in the seed of spine date remarkably, and the contents of other amino acids from the seed of spine date and seed of Indian jujube were similar. Their SDS-PAGE spectra showed that the seed of spine date contained a protein with molecular weight 39 800 and the seed of Indian jujube contained a protein with molecular weight 50 100 . In CZE spectra for the seed of spine date, there was a peak at the mobile time of 3.1 min and in CZE spectra from the seed of Indian jujube, there was a peak at the mobile time of 4.8 min. Conclusion Protein content in the seed of Indian jujube is more than that in the seed of spine date; The content of valine and methionine in the seed of Indian jujube is more than that in the seed of spine date remarkably. The spectra of SDS-PAGE and CZE for the seed of spine date are different from that for the seed of Indian jujube clearly.

Objective To study the chemical constituents of the inflorescence of Echinops latifolius as a Mongolia herbal medicine. Methods The compounds were and purified by column chromatography on silica gel, ODS, and Sephadex LH-20. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic methods, including MS and NMR. Results Fourteen compounds were isolatied from the inflorescence of E. latifolius Tausch, and identified as ψ-taraxasteryl acetate (1), apigenin (2), daucosterol (3), 13-propyl-pentacosane (4), apigenin 7-O-(4″-O-p-coumaroyl)-β-glucoside (5), apigenin-7-O-glucoside (6), caffeic acid (7), 1,5-O-dicaffeoylquinic acid (8), 3,5-O-dicaffeoyl quinic acid (9), methyl 3,4-O-dicaffeoyl quinic acid (10), methyl 3,5-O-dicaffeoyl quinic acid (11), apigenin 7-O-β-D-(4″-p-coumaroyl) glucoside (12), 3,4-O-dicaffeoyl quinic acid (13), and methyl-1-O-methyl 3,5-O-dicaffeoyl quinic acid (14). Conclusion Compounds 1, 4, 5, and 12 are isolated from this plant for the first time. Compound 7-11, 13, and 14 are isolated from the genus Echinops for the first time.

·AIM: To investigate the efficacy and security of the silicone membrane implant through observing intraocular pressure, filtering blebs and histopathologic results.·METHODS; Forty rabbits were randomly divided into 4 groups. Each group consisted of 10 rabbits. Trabecu-lectomy and silicone membrane implantation were performed in one eye of each rabbit, while the other eye was only performed trabeculectomy as control. The change of intraocular pressure, filtering blebs were observed postoperatively. And each eye had undergone histopathologic examination.·RESULTS:The duration of low intraocular pressure and existence of filtering blebs in implanted eyes was longer than that in controlled eyes. Light microscopy revealed that patent drainage tract and biting site could be seen in silicone membrane implanted eye. The activity and regularity of fibroblast proliferation in implanted eyes and controlled eyes were similar. Excessive expression of fibroblast proliferation was not induced by silicone membrane.·CONCLUSION: Characterized by safety, effectiveness and simplicity, silicone membrane implantation can act as a new drainage surgery.KEYWORDS: silicone membrane; drainage surgery;intraocular pressure

Objective To investigate flow patterns at carotid bifurcation in vivo by combining computational fluid dynamics(CFD)and MR angiography imaging.Methods Seven subjects underwent contrast-enhanced MR angiography of carotid artery in Siemens 3.0 T MR.Flow patterns of the carotid artery bifurcation were calculated and visualized by combining MR vascular imaging post-processing and CFD. Results The flow patterns of the carotid bifurcations in 7 subjects were varied with different phases of a cardiac cycle.The turbulent flow and back flow occurred at bifurcation and proximal of internal carotid artery (ICA)and external carotid artery(ECA),their occurrence and conformation were varied with different phase of a cardiac cycle.The turbulent flow and back flow faded out quickly when the blood flow to the distal of ICA and ECA.Conclusion CFD combined with MR angiography can be utilized to visualize the cyclical change of flow patterns of carotid bifurcation with different phases of a cardiac cycle.

Objective To prohc into the distinguished feature of postoperation of early inflammatory intesti- nal and the principle of diagnosis and treatment.Methods 23 cases of early intestinal postoperatively treated during the year of 2003 to 2005 were analysed.Results In the 23 cases,20 of them were treated conservatively while 3 of them were treated operatively,both of which were recovered and dischanged from hospital.Conclusion The early inflammatory intestinal postoperatively is a kind of special one in which both mechanical factor and dynamic factor could be found.Most of the patients could be cured by conservative way and they should surely be in closed observa- tion of the condition in order to be handled properly.