Objective: To search for the differentially expressed genes between gastric adenocarcinoma and normal gastric mucosa using cDNA microarray. Methods: The PCR products of 12 800 human genes were spotted on a chemical material coated glass plate in array. DNAs were fixed onto the glass plate after series of treatments. The total RNAs were isolated from the tissues, and were purified to mRNAs by Oligotex. Both mRNAs from the gastric adenocarcinoma and normal gastric mucosa were reversely transcribed to the cDNAs with the incorporation of fluorescent dUTP to prepare the hybridization probes. The mixed probes were hybridized to the cDNA microarray. After high stringent washing, the cDNA microarray was scanned for the fluorescent signals and showed differences between 2 tissues. Results: Among the 12 800 target genes, 27 genes differentially expressed in all 5 samples were identified, 11 were up regulated (0.086%) and 16 down regulated (0.125%). There were 2 novel genes among the down regulated group. Conclusion: cDNA microarray technique is effective in screening the differentially expressed genes between gastric adenocarcinoma and normal gastric mucosa. [

Objective: According to heparanase’s gene sequence of gene bank, to construct heparanase gene-targeted small interfering RNA (siRNA)and its expression vector and to observe its interfering effect on the expression of heparanase gene in human malignant breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells. Methods: Heparanase gene-targeted hairpin siRNA was designed, two complementary oligonucleotide strand was synthesized and inserted into pGPU6/GFP/Neo vector,which was identified by sequence identify. Human malignant breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells were transfected with the constructed vector with lipofectamine method. Western blot was per-formed to evaluate the expression of heparanase protein. Results: Four kinds of heparanase gene-targeted hairpin siRNA were designed, and were inserted into pGPU6/GFP/Neo vector after annealing. The vector containing siRNA was proved to be right by sequencing. The result of Western blot indicated that the expression of heparanase could be degraded by siRNA. Conclusion: The expression of heparanase can be degraded by siRNA method, and HPSE-A and HPSE-B showed the best results.

Objective To investigate the efficacy of adhesive negative pressure suction apparatus in treatment of wound infection after colorectal surgery.Methods From January 2010 to November 2011,consecutive patients with wound infection after colorectal surgery were randomized to the experimental group (n =24 ) and the control group (n =24).The patients in experimental group were treated with the adhesive negative pressure suction apparatus.The patients in the control group were treated with traditional wound therapy.The results of treatment were evaluated.Results Time from debriding the wound infection to secondary suture was significantly shorter in patients of the experimental group ( P ＜ 0.05 ).The total number of dressing changes was very significantly less in patients of the experimental group ( P ＜ 0.01 ).The total cost of dressing in experimental group was significantly less than the control group (P ＜ 0.05 ).Conclusions The application of adhesive negative pressure suction apparatus in treatment of the wound infection after colorectal surgery can shorten the wound processing time,reduce the number of dressing changes and the total cost of dressing,thus has a high clinical value.

OBJECTIVETo explore the effect and safety of topical propranolol hydrochloride gel for treatment of infantile hemangioma. METHODS Thirty nude mice (BALA/c, nu/nu) were divided into three groups, experimental group, control group and normal group. Human hemangioma endothelial cells cultured in vitro were injected subcutaneously in experimental group and control group to establish infantile hemangioma model. Topical propranolol hydrochloride gel was applied on the surface of the hemangioman in experimental group and normal group. Tumor volumn change and the skin situations (edema, erythema, ulceration) were observed at different periods. 45 days after cell injection, the mice were killed and plasma concentration was detected in the experimental group and the control group by high performance liquid chromatography with evaporative light scattering detector, and tumors were subjected to histopathologic examination and immunohistochemistry for CD31 and CD34. The correlation between volumes and plasma concentration was statistically analyzed with SPSS 13.0 paired samples t test with α = 0.05 as statistical standard.

RESULTSAt 45 days, the volume of the tumor in control group was (366.57 ± 17.08) mm³, which has a significant difference as compared to the experimental group (13.36 ± 2.09) mm³ (P < 0.05); and the plasma concentration was (16.83 ± 1.53) ng/ml in experimental group, and (18.42 ± 2.21) ng/ ml in normal group (P > 0.05 ). Topical propranolol hydrochloride gel (3%) has no irritation to nude mice's skin.

CONCLUSIONSTopical application of 3% propranolol hydrochloride gel is effective and safe for the treatment of infantile hemangioma.

Animals ; Gels ; administration & dosage ; Hemangioma ; drug therapy ; pathology ; Humans ; Immunohistochemistry ; Mice ; Mice, Nude ; Propranolol ; administration & dosage ; Skin Neoplasms ; drug therapy ; pathology ; Tumor Burden ; drug effects

OBJECTIVETo investigate the effect of topical propranolol gel on the levels of plasma vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), basic fibroblastic growth factor (bFGF) and matrix metalloproteinases-9 (MMP-9) in proliferating infantile hemangiomas (IHs) of superficial type.

METHODS33 consecutive children with superficial IHs were observed pre-treatment, 1 and 3 months after application of topical propranolol gel for the levels of plasma VEGF, MMP-9 and bFGF by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in Department of General Surgery of Dongfang Hospital from February 2013 to February 2014. The plasma results of IHs were compared with those of 30 healthy infants. The clinical efficacy in IHs was evaluated by Achauer system. Differences of plasma results between the healthy group and the IHs group pre-treatment were analyzed using Mann-Whitney U-test. Paired sample comparisons of any two time points of pre-treatment, 1 month and 3 months after treatment in IHs were evaluated by Wilcoxon signed-rank test.

RESULTSThe clinical efficiency of topical propranolol gel at 1, 3 months after application were 45.45%, 81.82% respectively. The levels of plasma VEGF and MMP-9 in patients pre- treatment were higher than those in healthy infants [(362.16 ± 27.29) pg/ml vs (85.63 ± 8.14) pg/ml, (1376.41 ± 42.15) pg/ml vs (687.27 ± 44.1) pg/ml, P < 0.05], but the level of bFGF did not show significant difference [(176.03 ± 13.60 ) pg/ml vs (235.94 ± 35.43 ) pg/ml, P > 0. 05 ]. The concentrations of VEGF and bFGF at 1, 3 months after treatment decreased obviously [(271.51 ± 18.59) pg/ml vs (362.16 ± 27.29 ) pg/ml, (135.85 ± 12.66) pg/ml vs (176.03 ± 13.60) pg/ml], 1 month after treatment vs pre-treatment, P < 0.05; (240.80 ± 19.89) pg/ml vs (362.16 ± 27.29) pg/ml, (107.31 ± 5.82) pg/ml vs (176.03 ± 13.60) pg/ml, 3 month after treatment vs pre-treatment, P < 0.05, whereas the levels of plasma MMP-9 declined slightly [(1321.18 ± 48.74) pg/ml vs (1376.41 ± 42.15 ) pg/ml, (1468.68 ± 32.78) pg/ml vs (1376.41 ± 42 2.15 ) pg/ml, P > 0.05 ].

CONCLUSIONSPropranolol gel may suppress the proliferation of superficial infantile bemangiomas by reducing VEGF and bFGF.

Administration, Topical ; Case-Control Studies ; Child ; Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay ; Fibroblast Growth Factor 2 ; blood ; Gels ; Hemangioma ; blood ; drug therapy ; Humans ; Infant ; Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 ; blood ; Propranolol ; pharmacology ; Time Factors ; Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A ; blood

Objective To evaluate the efficacy,safety and the possible mechanism of shenfu injection (SFI)in the treatment of severe acute pancreatitis(SAP).Methods A total of fifty-eiSht patients with SAP admitted to Research Institute of General Surgery of Nanjing Military Command from June 2006 to September 2008 were randomized into the conventional group(n=28)and SFI group(n=30).Patients in SFI group were treated by plus SFI(50 ml per day for 7 days)on routine treatment.The time to pain ease,bowel sound recovery times,body temperature recovery time were observed;APACHE Ⅱ score,Binder point was calculated;serum amylase,TNF-α and IL-1β were measured.The complication rate,operation rate,mortality were analyzed.Results The duration of abdominal pain,recovery of bowel sound,body temperature,and mean hospital stay days in SFI group were 95.3±2.8)d,(5.1±1.7)d,(7.1±2.4)d and(32.4±6.4)d;7 days later the APACHE Ⅱ score,Binder point was 8.63±1.33 and 6.50±1.66.respectively;the serum levels of amylase,TNF-α,and IL-1β were(1152±576)U/L,(48.7±16.4)ns/na and(199.3±53.3)ng/ml,respectively.12 episodes of severe complication occurred,operation rate was 3.33%(4/30)and the mortality rate was 0%.All the parameters were statistically significantly lower than those in the conventional group(P＜0.05 or P＜0.01).There was no adverse event related to SFI.Conclusions SFI was safe and effective for SAP,and the mechanism may be related to inhibit over-release of inflammatory medium and cytokines,and improve microcirculation.

Objective:To analyze the value of serum ceruloplasmin (CP) levels in predicting the outcome of patients with hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF).Methods:The clinical data of 1 751 patients with HBV-ACLF treated in the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University from January 2010 to March 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. According to 30-day outcomes, 1 220 survival patients were classified into group A; 465 fatal patients and 46 patients receiving liver transplantation were classified into group B (total 531 cases). Risk factors associated with 30-day survival were estimated using Cox proportional hazards regression. ROC curve analysis was performed to evaluate the predictive value of CP on the 30-day outcome of patients with HBV-ACLF.Results:Multivariate analysis indicated that CP, albumin and alpha fetoprotein were independent protective factors for 30-day survival of HBV-ACLF patients ( P<0.05 or <0.01), while age, white blood cell count, AST, total bilirubin, INR, serum creatinine, HBV DNA, hepatorenal syndrome and hepatic encephalopathy were independent risk factors ( P<0.01). The area under the ROC curve (AUC) of CP was 0.570 (95% CI 0.540-0.599, P<0.01); while AUC of MELD score was 0.783 (95% CI 0.759-0.807, P<0.01) and MELD-Na score was 0.774 (95% CI 0.750-0.798, P<0.01). Compared with MELD score and MELD-Na score, the value of CP in predicting the 30-day prognosis of HBV-ACLF patients was lower ( P<0.01). The cut-off value of CP for predicting 30-day outcome of HBV-ACLF patients was 0.173 g/L, with the sensitivity of 69.4%, and the specificity of 41.6%. According to the cut-off value, the patients were divided into low CP level group (level of CP<0.173 g/L) and high CP level group (level of CP≥0.173 g/L); the 30-day cumulative survival rate of low CP level group was lower than that of high CP level group ( χ2=17.75, P<0.01). Conclusions:Serum CP level can predict the 30-day outcome of HBV-ACLF patients to a certain extent.

Objective To explore the clinical application of our self-designed controllable and portable double-pin traction device on calf in the treatment of tibiofibular fractures.Methods Our controllable and portable double-pin traction device on calf was designed to fulfill the purpose of traction and address current problems in traction for tibiofibular fractures.This device is composed of double-hole connectors,nuts of various specifications,traction pin sleeves,2 transfixion pins and 2 threaded rods for traction.The transfixion pins are fixed at conventional traction positions.The threaded rods for traction are paralleled to the long axis of lower limb and located on both sides of the calf.Bone ends can be distracted by adjusting the nut of M8 width and the speed of pulling can be controlled.This device can be used not only for rapid traction during surgery but also for slow traction preoperatively.It was applied in the 30 patients with tibiofibular fracture who had been treated at Department of Orthopaedic Surgery,920th Hospital of Joint Logistic Support Force from January to December 2017.Their radiographs were taken before traction and at 3 and 6 days after traction to observe the changes in overlapped fracture ends and fracture gap.The lengths of distraction were measured.After limited open reduction,fracture gaps and tensions of surrounding soft-tissues were observed.Results Their radiographs before and after traction demonstrated that their overlapped and displaced fracture ends were distracted more or less.The length of distraction ranged from 7.2 mm to 45.8 mm (mean,23.1 mm);it was ＜ 15 mm in 6 cases,between 15 mm and 30 mm in 18,between 31 mm and 45 mm in 5,and ＞ 45 mm in one.Their radiographs showed that regular traction for 6 days was more obvious than that for 3 days.The limited open reduction revealed that the gap between fracture ends was expanded,the soft-tissue tension effectively relaxed,the overlapping of fracture ends diminished,and the dissection of surrounding soft-tissue and periosteum decreased,leading to less difficulty in reduction.In fractures near the joint or involving the articular surface,the joint space was expanded.The 30 patients were followed up for one to 16 months (mean,5.8 months).No such complications as pin site infection,traction fracture or osteomyelitis was observed.Conclusion Our self-designed controllable and portable double-pin traction device on calf is effective and advantageous,because it is simple,easy,light in weight,and controllable for traction speed.

Objective: To explore the efficacy of closed negative pressure irrigation and suction device (Patent number: Z200780013509.8) in the treatment of high perianal abscess. Methods: From January 2015 to December 2016, ≥18-year-old patients with primary high perianal abscess who were treated at our department were prospectively enrolled. Exclusion criteria: (1) recurrent perianal abscess; (2) complicated with anal fistula formation; (3) preoperative, intraoperative or postoperative physical therapy, and curettage treatment, negative pressure irrigation; (4) Crohn′s disease-related perianal abscess; (5) with immunosuppressive status, such as transplant recipients; (6) co-existence of malignant tumors, such as leukemia; (7) with diabetes; (8) those who could not receive long-term follow-up and were not suitable to participate in this study. According to the random number table method, the patients were randomly divided into negative pressure irrigation and suction group and routine drainage group. All patients were clearly diagnosed and the location and size of the perianal abscess were marked before surgery. These two groups were treated as follows: (1) Negative pressure irrigation and suction group: the skin was incised at a diameter of 1-2 cm at the site where the abscess fluctuated most obviously. After the abscess was removed, a closed negative pressure irrigation and suction device was installed and the pressure of -200 to -100 mmHg (1 mmHg=0.133 kPa) was maintained to keep the abscess cavity collapsed. Generally, the irrigation was stopped 5 days later or when the drainage was clear. The closed vacuum suction was maintained for 2 additional days, before the wound was sutured. (2) Conventional drainage group: conventional incision and drainage was carried out. The skin was cut at a diameter of 8 to 10 cm at the site of abscess with most obvious fluctuation. After the abscess was removed, normal saline gauze was used for dressing. Dressing was changed regularly until the wound healed. The efficacy, operative time, intraoperative bleeding, incision length, frequency of dressing change, pain index (visual analogue score, VAS score), postoperative healing time, complications, recurrence rate of perianal abscess, anal fistula formation rate were observed. The t test and χ² test were used for comparison between the 2 groups. Results: There were both 40 patients in the negative pressure irrigation and suction group and the conventional drainage group. There were 28 males and 12 females in negative pressure irrigation and suction group with a mean age of (38.3±12.0) years and mean disease course of (6.6±2.1) days. The abscess in pelvic-rectal space accounted for 50.0% (20/40) and the mean diameter of abscess was (8.0±3.7) cm. There were 26 males and 14 females in the conventional drainage group with a mean age of (37.1±11.8) years and mean disease course of (6.4±2.5) days. The abscess in pelvic-rectal space accounted for 55.0% (22/40) and the diameter of abscess was (8.2±3.5) cm. The differences in baseline data between two groups were not statistically significant (all P>0.05). Both groups successfully completed the operation. There was no significant difference in operative time between two groups (P>0.05). As compared to conventional drainage group, intraoperative blood loss in negative pressure irrigation and suction group was less [(12.1±5.5) ml vs. (18.3±4.4) ml, t=5.606, P<0.001], incision length was shorter [(2.3±0.8) cm vs. (7.6±1.7) cm, t=17.741, P<0.001], postoperative VAS pain scores at 1-, 3-, 7-, and 14-day after operation were lower [3.7±1.4 vs. 7.6±1.8, t=10.816, P<0.001; 3.0±1.3 vs. 6.8±1.6, t=11.657, P<0.001; 2.7±0.9 vs. 5.1±1.1, t=10.679, P<0.001; 1.2±0.3 vs. 1.6±0.4, t=5.060, P=0.019], the dressing change within 7 days after operation was less (3.5±1.2 vs. 12.6±2.7, t=19.478, P<0.001), postoperative healing time was shorter [(10.4±3.0) d vs. (13.5±3.8) d, t=4.049, P<0.001] and postoperative complication rate was lower [17.5% (7/40) vs. 2.5% (1/40), χ²=5.000, P=0.025]. During follow-up of 12 to 36 (24±5) months, the recurrence rate of perianal abscess within 1 year after operation and anal fistula formation rate in negative pressure irrigation and suction group were lower than those in conventional drainage group [5.0% (2/40) vs. 20.0% (8/40), χ²=4.114, P=0.042 and 2.5% (1/40) vs. 17.5% (7/40), χ²=5.000, P=0.025, respectirely]. The one-time cure rate of negative pressure irrigation and suction group and conventional drainage group was 92.5% (37/40) and 62.5%(25/40), respectirely (χ²=10.323, P=0.001). Conclusions The application of the negative pressure irrigation and suction device in the treatment of high perianal abscess can improve the efficiency of one-time cure, reduce postoperative pain, accelerate healing time, decrease the morbidity of postoperative complication and the rates of abscess recurrence and anal fistula formation, indicating an improvement of the treatment.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and long-term safety of autologous bone marrow stem cells(ABMSC)transplantation in patients with hepatitis B virus(HBV)-associated decompensated liver cirrhosis.Methods This was an open-label,prospective matched case-control study.Thirty patients with HBV-associated decompensated liver cirrhosis hospitalized at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University from January 2005 to June 2010 were collected and infused with stem cells(stem cell group). Another thirty patients in control group were matched according to baseline characteristics and treated with standard medicine therapy.The patients in stem cell group were treated with stem cells infusion by hepatic artery or portal vein based on standard medicine therapy.All the patients were followed up for 5 to 10 years after surgery. Biochemical indicators were evaluated within the first 48 weeks after transplantation.The complications of cirrhosis and the cumulative incidence rate of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)were observed.Measurement data with normal distribution were analyzed by t test. Measurement data with non-normal distribution were compared by Mann-Whitney test.Count data were compared by χ2 test.The cumulative incidence rate of HCC development was compared by Kaplan-Meier analysis.Results The bone marrow aspiration and transplantation surgery were well tolerated in all patients in stem cell group.No complication related to stem cell transplantation therapy was observed. The levels of alanine aminotransferase(ALT),aspartate aminotransferase(AST),total bilirubin(TBil) and prothrombin time(PT)decreased,albumin level increased,while model for end-stage liver disease (MELD)scores decreased in both groups after treatment.Serum albumin level in stem cell group increased and ALT level decreased markedly at week 4,compared with that in control group at week 4(Z=2.188,P=0.029,Z=3.296,P=0.001,respectively).In stem cell group,21 patients received stem cells transplantation by hepatic artery and 9 patients by portal vein.Biochemical indicators were improved in all patients compared to baseline.However,there was no statistically significant differences between hepatic artery group and portal vein group.The median follow-up time was 6 years.Two patients in stem cell group and 1 patient in control group died(χ2=0.351,P=0.554).Six patients in stem cell group (20.0%)and 11 patients(36.7%)in control group developed HCC.There was no significant differences in the cumulative incidence rate of HCC between two groups(χ2= 0.148,P= 0.701).Hepatorenal syndrome did not development in either group.There were no statistically significant differences in the rates of complications including spontaneous peritonitis,hepatic encephalopathy and gastrointestinal hemorrhage between two groups after 5 to 10 years of follow-up(χ2=0.162,P=0.688,χ2=1.071,P=0.301,χ2=1.071,P=0.301,respectively).Conclusion ABMSC transplantation in patients with HBV-associated decompensated liver cirrhosis improves liver function transiently and has long-term safety.