Nondegradable stent graft and drug-eluting stent inhibit intima hyperplasy to certain extent, reduce the incidence of restenosis, and probabilize the treatment of coronary artery disease. However, the stent is a metallic foreign body, so it can induce thrombogenesis or immune responses. Novel biodegradable stent has good biocompatibility and biodegradation. It can degrade into CO2 and H2O2, participate metabolism, with no toxicity or complication caused by permanent metal stent. However, the biodegradable stent possesses inadequate mechanical performance and support. How to improve the biological stability and controllability through optimizing material integral quality and modulating their molecular constitution, and how to reduce inflammatory reaction and vascular restenosis after stenting are the study focuses in medical and material fields.

Objective To evaluate the effect of rediological intervention on thrombotic membranous obstructive Budd-Chiari syndrome(TMOB-CS) .Methods Seventeen cases of TMOB-CS were treated with mutliple stent inplantation to press the thrombus with PTA.Results The inferior vena cave(IVC) pressure declined from(29.4?3.13)cm H 2 O to (3.45?3.20)cm H 2 O after the multiple stent inplantation.There was no severe complication such as pulmonary thrombembolism occurrence in this series.All the patients had been followedup for 3 to 40 months and showed good results.Conclusion Multiple stent inplantation pressing the thrombus with PTA can be used to treat the patients with TMOB-CS.

Objective To observe high residual platelet reactivity in patients with acute coronary syndrome and diabetes mellitus receiving dual antiplatelet therapy with clopidogrel or ticagrelor and its influence on prognosis. Methods A total of 175 patients with acute coronary syndrome and diabetes mellitus in Wuhan Asia Heart Hospital were included in this retrospective study, and all patients were divided into two groups : ticagrelor group ( n = 22 ) and clopidogrel group ( n = 153 ) . The platelet aggregation function was tested by light transmission platelet aggregation (LTA). The high residual platelet reactivity was defined as maximum platelet aggregation rate ﹥46. 0%. The differences of high residual platelet reactivity and the effect of high residual platelet reactivity on cardiovascular events were compared between the two groups. Results The number of patients with high residual platelet reactivity in the clopidogrel group were 99 patients (64. 7%), and 8 patients(36. 4%) in the ticagrelor group (P=0. 011) . For stent thrombosis developed in three months, 3 patients were from the high residual platelet reaction group ( n=107 ) , none from the normal residual platelet reaction group ( n =68 ) ( P =0. 016 ) . For bleeding events at 3 months, there were 2 patients (1. 9%, 2/107) from the high residual platelet reaction group and 2 patients (2. 9%, 2/68) were from the normal residual platelet reaction group (P=0. 631). Conclusions Ticagrelor significantly decreases high residual platelet reactivity than clopidogrel. High residual platelet reactivity increases stent thrombosis risk for ACS and type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Objective To study the distribution of brain dopamine transporter (DAT) in children with autism by single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). Methods Brain SPECT imaging was performed in 10 autistic children and 10 normal children, and DAT distribution in different functional areas of brain were calculated and compared by semi-quantitative evaluation of tracer uptake. Results There were no differences in tracer uptake between left and right striatum either in autistic children or in normal children (P=0.556, 0.563), while the tracer uptake level in autistic children was significantly higher than that in normal children (P=0.018). Conclusions The striatum dopaminergic neurons are hyperactive in children with autism. SPECT is helpful for the diagnosis of autism.

Objective To investigate the effect of melatonin on oxidative stress and inflammatory reaction in patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and to explore its mechanisms. Methods 42 patients with moderate to severity chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in stable stage were random-ly divided into melatonin group and control group,and 21 patients in each group treated with melatonin(3 mg/d) or placebo for 3 months respectively. The plasma levels of 8- isoprotane,IL-8,TNF-α,h-CRP pulmonary func-tion,six minutes walking test and MRC dyspnea score before treatment,2 months and 3 months after the treatment were analyzed. Results After 2 months of treatment,compared to placebo groups,melatonin could significantly decrease the concentration of 8-isoprotane(10.40 ± 5.4 vs. 16.92 ± 4.33,P<0.05),and the concentration of IL-8 (6.88 ± 2.37 vs. 11.33 ± 3.39,P < 0.05). After 3 months of treatment,compared to placebo groups,melatonin could significantly decrease the concentration of 8-isoprotane(9.40 ± 4.0 vs. 17.92 ± 3.33,P < 0.01),and IL-8 (5.67 ± 3.22 vs. 9.31 ± 3.23,P < 0.05). Compared with before treatment,melatonin could significantly de-creased the concentration of 8-isoprotane(9.40 ± 4.0 vs. 20.40 ± 8.4,P<0.01 )and IL-8(5.67 ± 3.22 vs. 12.33 ± 3.88,P<0.05)after 3 months. Meanwhile,the concentration of the TNF-α(25.83 ± 9.18 vs. 35.83 ± 12.18,P<0.05)and hypersensitive C(1.76 ± 1.18 vs. 3.09 ± 1.79,P < 0.05)reactive protein in the melatonin group was greatly lower than the placebo group. After 3 months,compared to the placebo group,MRC dyspnea score of pa-tients in the group of melatonin was improved significantly(1.56 ± 1.38 vs. 2.09 ± 1.16,P<0.05 ),and lung func-tion and six minutes walk test showed no significant difference between patients in the two groups. Conclusions Exogenous melatonin administration can decrease the concentration of 8-isoprotane,IL-8,TNF-αand h-CRP in the blood of patients with moderate to severe COPD ,and improve the MRC dyspnea score. Melatonin has a significant effect on reducing oxidative stress and inhibiting inflammatory reaction in patients with moderate and severe stage stable COPD,which demonstrates its potential therapeutic value with broad clinical application prospects.

BACKGROUND:Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) has strong osteoinductibility. At present, it becomes a hot topic to find a proper carrier for BMP. Calcium phosphate cement (CPC) may become a favorable carrier for BMP for its many merits. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate using the CPC/BMP composite as well as only CPC to repair experimental avascular necrosis of femoral head (ANFH).DESIGN: A randomized controlled experimental study SETTING: Experimental Animal Laboratory of the 208 hospital of Chinese PLAMATERIALS: The subjects were 24 healthy adult rabbits of either sex,weighing 2.5-3.0 kg. BMP was provided by Research Institute of Orthopaedics, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University of Chinese PLA. CPC was developed together by Department of Orthopaedics, First hospital of Jilin University and Department of Orthopaedics, Aichi Medical University, Japan and Mitsubishi Material Corporation, Japan)METHODS: This experiment was conducted in the Animal Laboratory,the 208 Hospital of Chinese PLA between April 2003 and April 2004.The CPC/BMP composite was constructed by combining calcium phosphate cement (CPC) with bone morphogenetic protein (BMP). The 24 rabbits were randomly divided into two groups: CPC group and CPC/BMP group, 12 rabbits in each group. The models of experimental avascular necrosis of femoral head (ANFH) were made. Then the CPC or CPC/BMP composite were filled into the bone defects. The specimens were harvested separately at the end of 3 and 12 weeks after operation. A series of examinations were carried out including radiograph, histomorphology, and observation under transmission electron microscope (LEM).MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Bone formation, degradation of materials and repairing of bone defects in each group.RESULTS:Totally 24 rabbits were examined and analyzed. ① The results of general observation and X-ray examination on the bone defect regions in two groups: at week 12 in CPC group much new bone formed, the volume of CPC decreased. In CPC/BMP group more new bone formed. The phenomena of degradation and absorption were evident and the volume of the material decreased evidently. ② The results of histology observation and transmission electron microscope (TEM) observation in femoral heads in two groups: at week 12 in CPC group CPC decreased and there were some interspaces between CPC and new bone. New bone trabecula enlarged. Juvenile osteocytes could be found with round nucleus, chromatin deviating to one side, rough endoplasmic reticulum (rER) swelling and there were the phenomena of mitochondrion vacuolated and mitochondrial cristaes broken. In CPC/BMP group, CPC was dispersed with new bone intruded into the material and enwrapping each other. Osteoblasts contacted with CPC granules tightly whose rER and mitochondrion in cytoplasm increased and swelled. Many capillaries invaded the material and were encircled by many osteoblasts.CONCLUSION: CPC is an ideal carrier to BMP. The CPC/BMP composite has stronger steoconductibility and osteoinductibility in ANFH repairing than CPC, and is effective in repairing experimental avascular necrosis of femoral head.

Objective To evaluate reverse effect of recombinant human Endostatin on drug-resistance of A549/DDP cells to cisplatin (DDP). Methods Lung adenocarcinoma cell line A549 and its DDP-resistant cell line A549/DDP were treated with DDP and recombinant human Endostatin. Difference in drug resistance was analyzed between different regimens ( DDP, Endostatin and combination) and between different cell lines ( human lung adenocarcinoma A549 and drug resistant A549/DDP), after a 72h-treatment in vitro. Reverse effect of recombinant human Endostatin on drug-resistance of A549/DDP to DDP was tested by MTT assay. Results The observed 50% inhibitory concentration ( IC50 ) was (0.72 ± 0.05 ) ug/ml against A549 and ( 11.54 ± 0.64)against A549/DDP in DDP, and (2.0 ± 0.1 ) μg/ml against A549/DDP in rh-Endostatin- DDP combination respectively, with a reversal fold (RF) of 5.77 and a relative reversal rate of 88. 2%. Conclusion rh-Endostatin may reverse drug-resistance of A549/DDP cells to DDP.

Bm04862 is a novel hemocyte-specific gene, which has been identified and cloned through the microarray data in silkworm, Bombyx mori. Initially, we successfully obtained the full-length cDNA sequence of Bm04862 via the rapid amplification of cDNA ends (RACE). The sequence consists of an open reading frame (ORF) with 819 bp, which could encode 273 amino acid residues. The bioinformatics analysis predicted that Bm04862 was a transmembrane protein. Furthermore, qRT-PCR analysis revealed that the expression of Bm04862 was specifically detected in hemocyte and reached a peak at L4M and PP2 stage. Bm04862 was overexpressed in Sf9 insect cells, and the cellular localization indicated that Bm04862 was specifically located in cytoplasm and nuclei membrane. Interestingly, the expression of Bm04862 increas'd dramatically after challenged with Escherichia coli for 24 hours, which predicted its potential role in the innate immune system. Overall, this study could provide the fundamental knowledge for further research.
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Objective To construct the eukaryotic expression vector for mouse microRNA miR-21 and identification its expression activ-ity in 293 cells. Methods The genomic sequence containing pre-miR-21 was amplified from mouse genomic DNA by PCR and cloned into the pRC/CMV plasmid. The constructed recombinant plasmid pRC/CMV-mmu-miR-21 was transfected to 293 cells by lipofectamine 2000, and the stably transfected cells were screened with G418,from which total RNA was extracted for detecting the expression of mature miR-21 by northern blot. In the meantime,a luciferase report plasmid examing the activity of miR-21 named pmiR-21-Luc reporter was also construc-ted,and luciferase activity analysis indicated the product of pRC/CMV-mmu-miR-21 indeed had biological activity. Results Both restriction enzyme digestion analysis and sequencing proved the recombinant plasmids were constructed correctly. The miR-21 was highly expressed in the screened clones of 293 cells and it had good biological activity. Conclusion The eukaryotic expression plasmid of mouse miR-21 was successfully constructed,which laid the foundation of further investigation of the role of miR-21 during skin wound healing.

The molecularly imprinted separating medium with halloysite nanotubes as carrier, which were environmentally friendly natural silica substrate nano-materials, aspirin as template molecule and acrylamide as functional monomer was synthesized using reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer polymerization. The template molecule and monomer were bound to stable composite at 1: 2 using the method of ultraviolet spectroscopy combined with Lamber-Beer theory at molecular level. The morphology and adsorption capacity of imprinted material was studied with Fourier transform infrared spectrometer ( FT-IR ) , transmission electron microscope ( TEM) , static adsorption and selective adsorption. The experimental results showed that a good uniformity of imprinted layer with the thickness of 38 nm was coated steadily on the halloysite nanotubes surface. Compared with the conventional surface imprinted material and the material with silica gel as carrier, our molecularly imprinted material had the characteristics of high adsorption capacity and favorable imprinted effect. Its imprinted factor achieved to 3. 5. The molecularly imprinted material was applied for mimetic intestinal juice diffusion experiment. The experimental results indicated that the imprinted material release the aspirin for 12 h, which was 2 times for non imprinted material for only 6 h, demonstrating excellent drug release result, which provided basic data for potential applications of drug carrier.