Aim: To observe the effects of sarsasapogenin ( SAR) on osteoblasts and osteoclasts cultured in vitro. Methods: Colonal murine calvarial osteoblast-like cell line MC3T3-E1 cells were cultured in vitro. MTT,p-nitropheneye phosphate and tinctorial method of alizarin Bordeaux were used to investigate the effects of SAR on the proliferation, ALP expression, and mineralization tuberculation of MC3T3-E1 cells. Mature osteoclasts were i-solated from the long bone of one-day rat. Meanwhile, marrow cells of mouse bone were cultured with induction of 1,25( OH)_2VitD_3. During the culturing of osteoclasts or marrow cells, SAR of different concentrations was added into the medium. The number of osteoclasts was recognized as tartrate resistant acid phosphatase( TRAP) ( +) multinucleate cells and the resorption lacuna on bone slice were examined with toluidine blue staining. Results: Comparing with the control group, SAR (0.01, 0. 1, 1μg/mL) significanthy increased the proliferation of MC3T3-E1 cells (P <0. 05, P <0. 01). There was no significant difference in the expression of ALP in early pro-liferating MC3T3-E1 cells exposed to SAR of 0.01,0. 1, 1μg/mL, but in the differentiation phase MC3T3-E1 cells, SAR improved ALP activity very significantly if compared with the control group, of which SAR of 1 μg/mL had the most promotion effect(P <0. 01). In addition, compared to the control group, there were, to various ex-tents, increased in the number of mineral nodes in MC3T3-E1 cells after 15day incubation with SAR of different conentrations. Furthermore, no obvious effects of 0.01-1μg/mL SAR on mature osteoclast were observed. But typical osteoclasts were formed when marrow cells were cultured with the induction of 1,25(OH)_2D_3 in medium for 7 days while little or no osteoclasts were induced from marrow cells in the presence of SAR. Conclusion: The results suggest that SAR can effectively promote the proliferation, differentiation and mineralization of osteoblasts cultured in vitro. Besides, SAR can inhibit the generation of osteoclasts from marrow cells.

Objective To investigate the immunologic enhancement of Porphyra polysaccharide. Methods Porphyra polysaccharide in different dosages (0.025,0.050,0.150g?kg~(-1)) were injected intraperitoneally into the immunosuppressive mice induced by cyclophosphamide for 7d. On day 8,the cytotoxic activity of NK cells,the levels of interferon-?(IFN-?)and nitric oxide (NO)in the cultured supernatants of spleen cells were determided. Results The cytotoxic activity of NK cell,the levels of IFN-? and NO produced by cultured spleen cells from the group of mice treated with 0.150g?kg~(-1) of Porphyra polysaccharide were higher than those from model group. Conclusion Porphyra polysaccharide could enhance immunological functions to a certain degree in immunosuppressive mice.

ObjectiveTo investigate the relationship between 10 cGy whole brain radiation and cognitive dystunction.MethodsThirty-two male Sprague-Dawley rats at age one month were randomized into irradiation and sham exposed groups.Behavioral and histopathological tests were performed 3 months after irradiation in the order of open field,Morris water maze,passive avoidance,and histopathological test.Comparison between the two groups was conducted using independent samples t-test.ResultsIn the place navigation test of Morris water maze,irradiation group showed significantly longer latency than sham exposed group on day 3 and 4 ( t =2.91 and 2.65,all P ＜ 0.05 ).In the total latency of the place navigation,irradiation group also presented longer latency comparing with sham exposed group ( t =2.63,P ＜ 0.05 ).In the spatial probe test of Morris water maze,the open field test and the passive avoidance test showed no significant difference between the two groups ( t =0.92,0.59,0.83,all P ＞ 0.05 ).The histopathological examination had no significant difference either.ConclusionWhole brain radiation of 10 cGy could partly injury the cognitive function of the rat.

Objective To explore the role of p16 gene methylation in fibroblasts in the occurrence and development of keloid.Methods Skin tissue specimens were resected from the lesions of patients with keloid and normal skin of healthy human controls.Fibroblasts were isolated from these tissue specimens and subjected a primary culture.An immunohistochemical analysis was performed to measure the expression of p16 protein in tissue specimens,real-time fluorescence-based quantitative PCR to determine the mRNA expression level (expressed as 2-△△Ct) of p 16 and DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs) in fibmblasts,and bisulfite sequencing PCR (BSP) to estimate the methylation status of p16 gene in the tissue specimens and primary fibroblasts.Results The keloid fibroblasts (KFbs) showed significandy lower mRNA expression of p16 gene (0.64 ± 0.18 vs.1.92 ± 0.23,t =10.54,P＜ 0.05),but significantly higher mRNA expressions of 3 DNMTs (DNMT1:2.58 ± 0.23 vs.1.13 ± 0.21,t =11.22,P ＜ 0.05; DNMT3A:4.87 ± 0.46 vs.2.38 ± 0.32,t =10.81,P＜ 0.05; DNMT3B:1.57 ± 0.12 vs.0.57 ± 0.16,t =12.45,P＜ 0.05) compared with the normal fibmblasts (NFbs).The DNA methylation rate in the p16 gene promoter region was significantly increased in keloid tissue (1.81％ ± 0.46％) and KFbs (3.15％ ± 0.94％) compared with normal skin tissue (0.90％ ± 0.35％,F =14.23,P＜ 0.01) and NFbs (0.17％ ± 0.29％,F=37.62,P＜ 0.01).Conclusions The methylation and low expression of p16 gene in KFbs may be associated with the uncontrolled growth of keloid,and DNMTs may play a role in the pathogenesis of keloid.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of dorsal ligament reconstruction in treatment of old dorsal dislocation of distal radioulnar joint.Methods Seven patients with old dorsal dislocation of distal radioulnar joint were treated with dorsal ligament reconstruction using the palmaris longus tendon from March 2005 to May 2012 in our institute,including 4 males and 3 females with a mean age of 37 years.All patients had a history of wrist injury for more than 3 months and were diagnosed as isolated dislocation of distal radioulnar joint without fractures.During the operation a bone tunnel was made at dorsal ulnar side of radius near the ulnar notch,which was parallelized to long axial of ulna,two holes were drilled from dorsal to palmarulnaris side through the extensor carpi ulnaris sulcus of the ulna.The palmaris longus tendon was harvested and the strip of the tendon was penetrated through the radial hole.After the tips being crossed,put them through the holes of ulna,reduct the distal radioulnar joint by supinating the forearm,the strip of the tendon was sutured after being tightened,the reversed back the free end of the tendon to reconstruct the sheath of extensor carpi ulnaris tendon.Postoperatively,the upper extremity were kept in a long arm plaster in the position of elbow flexion 90° and forearm supination for 3 weeks,then the below elbow cast was replaced for another 3 weeks.Results Patients were followed-up for 1 year and 8 months 4 years and 2 months with the average of 2 years and 9 months.The rotation of wrist was improved and the handgrip strength was increased significantly.A functional evaluation was performed using the modified Mayo wrist scoring system.All patients had better wrists scores postoperatively (mean,93) compared to preoperatively (mean,68).All patients satisfied with the final result.Conclusion Dorsal ligament reconstruction should be a promise surgical modality for the old dorsal dislocation of distal radioulnar joint.

Objective To investigate the roles of TrkA and TrkB in radiation-induced hippocampal neurogenesis impairment.Methods Fifty-six rats were randomized into radiation group and sham control group.Radiation group received whole brain irradiation at a single dose of 10 Gy.The hippocampus were separated from rats in day 1,day 3,day 14 and 1 month after irradiation.Western blot and RT-PCR were applied to detect the protein levels and mRNA levels.Golgi staining was used to observe the dendritic spine of hippocampus.Immunofluorescence was performed to detect neural precursor's proliferation.Results Compared with control group,the numbers of dendritic spine significantly decreased after irradiation and its shape change obviously.Immunofluorescence showed a significant decrease in neural precursor's proliferation comparing with control group (t =6.49,P ＜ 0.05).Protein level of TrkA expression increased (t =2.64,3.06,4.80,2.64,P ＜ 0.05),while the levels of TrkB protein expression decreased significantly (t =4.59,3.06,2.81,2.57,P ＜ 0.05).The mRNA level of TrkA expressions increased (t =4.57,3.06,5.39,5.86,P ＜ 0.05),while the mRNA level of TrkB decreased (t =14.87,11.69,4.98,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions As a signaling pathways downstream of NGF and BDNF,TrkA and TrkB may play an important role in radiation-induced neurogenesis impairment.

Objective To study the techniques and outcomes of using a retrograde pedicled vascularized radius bone flap based on the 1st,2nd intercompartmental supraretinacular artery (1,2ICSRA) for scaphoid nonunion through dorsal and palmar approaches.Methods Between March 2013 and April 2015,16 patients with scaphoid nonunion were treated by surgery through palmar and dorsal approaches.There were 14 males and 2 females with an average age of 29.1 years (range,19-51 years).The location of lesion was 6 cases on the left and 10 cases on the right.5 cases were treated with plaster fixation.11 cases weren't treated after wrists injured.The preoperative time was 6-26 months,with an average of 16.5 months.The operation was completed within one incision.The bone flaps based on 1,2ICSRA were taken through dorsal approach.The broken ends of the scaphoid fracture were cleaned,and the deformity was corrected with bone grafting and internal fixation through palmar approach.Time of fracture union and wrist pain resolution was evaluated.Wrist motion and grip strength were measured and compared.The result of the latest follow-up was used as the criterion for efficacy evaluation.The wrist pain was evaluated using visual analogue scale (VAS) and the postoperative wrist function based on the modified Mayo wrist score was recorded.Results Post-operative follow up ranged from 6-19 months,with an average of 11 months.Bone union was achieved in all the cases,so the healing rate was 100％.7 cases were healed in 11 weeks.5 cases were healed in 13 weeks.3 cases were healed in 15 weeks.1 case was healed in 17 weeks.The average healing time was 12.5 weeks.The humpback deformity of Scaphoid and DISI of 7 cases were corrected.The bending of wrist could reach 60.2°±3.2°,and the elongation could reach 51.3°± 3.5°.The radial deviation of wrist could reach 13.6°±1.42°,and ulnar deviation could reach 24.4°±1.8°.The range of grip strength was 29-64 kg,with an average of 45 kg.The 16 patients returned to normal work.The pain after wrist movement of 14 cases was completely disappeared,and the VAS was 0.Two cases felt slight pain when wrist was overworked,and the VAS were 0.9 and 1.2.The wrist joint function of patients recovered well.The modified Mayo score was 69-99,with an average of 90.75.The functional results were 12 excellent,2 good,and 2 fair,and the excellent and good rate was 87.5％ (14/16).No complications such as infection,failure of screws,orthopaedic arthritis or scaphoid necrosis were found during the follow-up period.Conclusion The technique of 1,2 ICSRA pedicled bone graft and palmar bone grafting for nonunion of scaphoid can provide convenience for us to deal with the broken ends of the scaphoid fracture,correct the malformation and graft bone through dorsal and palmar approaches.This method can protect the blood supply of the scaphoid,and promote scaphoid union.

Objective Comparing the difference in postoperative recurrence,complications,quality of life and cosmetic results between patients receiving radical mnastectomy and breast conserving surgery,provides an evidence of breast conserving surgery superior to radical mastectomy.Methods A retrospective analysis of 477 breast cancer patients cases in Department of General Surgery,Third People's Hospital of Baoji City from January 2009 to January 2012.These patients were divided into two groups:the control group 229 cases (48％) underwent conservative surgery treatment and the observation group 248 patients (52％) underwent radical surgery.Using SPSS15.0 statistical software analysis and compare with recurrence,postoperative complications,breast cosmetic effect and quality of life for these two groups of patients.Results In breast-conserving group compared with radical mastectomy group,the one and two year recurrence or metastasis rate were not statistically different between the two groups (P ＞ 0.05),the incidence of postoperative complications was significantly decreased (P ＜ 0.05).The scores for quality of life between the breast-conserving group and radical mastectomy group were all significantly different (P ＜ 0.05).Excellent cosmetic results in breast-conserving group was 78.52％,which was significantly higher than that in the radical mastectomy group (61.34％),the difference was statistically significant (x2 =5.86,P ＜ 0.05),The two groups are not significant in overall survival time (x2 =3.154,P ＞ 0.05) and progression free survival (x2 =4.243,P ＞ 0.05) as two indicator of long-term efficacy.Conclusions Conservative surgery compared with radical mastectomyhave less clinical complications,more breast cosmetic effect,better survival quality,and both of them share the same recurrence or metastasis and survival rate,so conservative surgery should be preferable in the clinical application.

Objective:To explore the impact of the number of pathological lymph node metastasis areas on the prognosis of patients with thoracic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) after radical surgery.Methods:The clinicopathologic data of 153 patients with ESCC treated by radical surgery at the Department of Thoracic Surgery of the Affiliated Taixing People′s Hospital of Yangzhou University from January 2012 to December 2014 were retrospectively analyzed. Among these patients, 76 had no adjuvant therapy, and 77 received adjuvant radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy after surgery. According to the lymph node classification criteria of American Thoracic Association and the number of pathological lymph node metastasis areas, the patients were divided into non-regional lymph node metastasis group ( n=68), oligo-regional lymph node metastasis group (1-2 regional lymph node metastasis, n=54) and multi-regional lymph node metastasis group (≥3 regional lymph node metastasis, n=31). Kaplan-Meier method was used to calculate survival rate and survival comparison was performed by log-rank test. The Cox proportional hazards model was used to analyze prognostic factors, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to analyze the predictive value of the number of lymph node metastasis areas. Results:The median overall survival (OS) was 37.0 months for the 153 patients, and the 1-, 3- and 5-year OS rates were 97.4%, 51.0% and 30.7% respectively. In the non-regional lymph node metastasis group, the median OS was 46.0 months, and the 1-, 3- and 5-year OS rates were 97.1%, 58.8% and 39.7% separately. In the oligo-regional lymph node metastasis group, the median OS was 39.0 months, and the 1-, 3- and 5-year OS rates were 94.4%, 55.6% and 35.2% respectively. In the multi-regional lymph node metastasis group, the median OS was 26.0 months, and the 1-, 3- and 5-year OS rates were 98.1%, 25.8% and 3.2% separately. There was a statistically significant difference among the three groups ( χ2=18.257, P<0.001). Among the 76 patients without adjuvant treatment, the 1-, 3- and 5-year OS rates were 94.7%, 50.0% and 34.2% in patients with non-regional lymph node metastasis, 90.9%, 36.4% and 9.1% in patients with oligo-regional lymph node metastasis, 97.4%, 18.8% and 0 in patients with multi-regional lymph node metastasis, and there was a statistically significant difference ( χ2=8.201, P=0.017). Among the 77 patients with adjuvant therapy, the 1-, 3- and 5-year OS rates were 97.7%, 66.7% and 46.7% in patients with non-regional lymph node metastasis, 96.9%, 68.8% and 53.1% in patients with oligo-regional lymph node metastasis, 93.3%, 26.7% and 6.7% in patients with multi-regional lymph node metastasis, and there was a statistically significant difference ( χ2=18.083, P<0.001). Univariate analysis showed that age ( HR=1.534, 95% CI: 1.041-2.260, P=0.030), T stage ( HR=1.757, 95% CI: 1.197-2.579, P=0.004), N stage ( HR=1.548, 95% CI: 1.043-2.297, P=0.030), TNM stage ( HR=1.392, 95% CI: 1.114-2.459, P=0.015), adjuvant therapy ( HR=0.545, 95% CI: 0.370-0.803, P=0.002) and number of lymph node metastasis areas (multi-regional lymph node metastasis versus non-regional lymph node metastasis: HR=0.385, 95% CI: 0.238-0.624, P<0.001; multi-regional lymph node metastasis versus oligo-regional lymph node metastasis: HR=0.442, 95% CI: 0.269-0.726, P=0.001) were closely related to OS in patients with ESCC after operation. Multivariate analysis showed that T stage ( HR=1.699, 95% CI: 1.143-2.525, P=0.009), adjuvant therapy ( HR=0.577, 95% CI: 0.386-0.864, P=0.008) and number of lymph node metastasis areas (multi-regional lymph node metastasis versus non-regional lymph node metastasis: HR=0.553, 95% CI: 0.411-0.996, P=0.011; multi-regional lymph node metastasis versus oligo-regional lymph node metastasis: HR=0.550, 95% CI: 0.328-0.924, P=0.024) were independent prognostic factors for OS. The number of lymph node metastasis areas (AUC=0.648, 95% CI: 0.560-0.735, P=0.004) was better than the number of lymph node metastasis (AUC=0.595, 95% CI: 0.497-0.694, P=0.061) in predicting OS of patients with ESCC after radical surgery. Conclusion:The number of postoperative pathological lymph node metastasis areas in thoracic ESCC has important value in predicting survival prognosis, and adjuvant therapy can significantly improve the OS of patients with oligo-regional lymph node metastasis.

Objective To evaluated the inhibitory effect of garcinia glycosides on growth of 8 kinds of human tumor cells in vi-vo by hollow fiber assay and confirm the reliability of hollow fiber assay in anticancer effect by the nude mice xenograft test .Methods Hollow fibers containing tumor cells were inserted underneath the skin of the NOD /SCID mice.The fibers were collected from the mice on the day after the administration and subjected to the stable endpoint MTT assay .The tumor cells of HL-60 and B16 were subcutane-ously implanted into the right flank of BALb /c nude mice.The positive control group was treated with cyclophosphamide .Each group was administered for 10 days.24 hours after the last administration , the mice were sacrificed and the tumors were excised and weigh-ted, the inhibition rate of tumor growth was calculated .Results The high-dose group of 8 mg/( kg· d) , middle dose group of 4 mg/( kg· d) of garcinia glycosides were measured by hollow fiber assay and nude mice test significantly inhibited the in vivo growth of HL -60 and B16 comparing with those in the solvent control group (P<0.01).Conclusion As a new model by hollow fiber assay to evalu-ate the inhibitory effect of garcinia glycosides , the test results were basically the same with nude mice test results .It made the experi-ment more rapidly , accurately and economically .An instruction and reliable evidence for follow-up study of garcinia glycosides was provided in this study .